,transcrib]'s ,note3 ,?is v]sion ( ! text _c repres5t c]ta9 typographical effects4 ,italics are delimit$ ) ! und]score "* z italic4 ,footnotes h be5 mov$ to foll[ ! *apt]s 9 :i* !y are ref]5c$4 ,a ,body ( ,div9ity ,a ,,body ,,( ,,div9ity3 ,,:]e9 ,,! ,,doctr9es ,,( ,,! ,,*ri/ian ,,religion ,,are ,,expla9$ ,,& ,,def5d$4 ,,be+ ,,! ,,sub/ance ,,( ,,sev]al ,,lectures ,,on ,,! ,,assembly',s ,,l>g] ,,cate*ism4 ,,by ,,?omas ,,ridgley1 ,d4 ,d4 ,,) ,,notes1 ,,orig9al ,,& ,,select$1 ,,by ,,james ,p4 ,,wilson1 ,d4 ,d4 ,,9 ,,f\r ,,volumes4 ,,vol4 ,i4 ,,fir/ ,,am]ican ,,edition1 ,,f ,,! ,,?ird ,,european ,,edition4 ,,philadelphia3 ,,pr9t$ ,,by ,,& ,,= ,,william4 ,w4 ,,woodw>d1 ,,corn] ,,( ,,*esnut ,,& ,,s\? ,,second ,,/reets4 #ahad4 ,di/rict ( ,p5nsylvania1 to wit3 ,,be ,,x ,,rememb]$1 ,t on ! sev5te5? day ( ,may1 9 ! ?irty-eigh? ye> ( ! ,indep5d5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica1 ,a4 ,d4 #ahac1 ,william ,w4 ,woodw>d1 ( ! said ,di/rict1 ha? deposit$ 9 ?is (fice ! title ( a ,book1 ! "r :]e( he claims z proprietor1 9 ! words foll[+1 to wit3 8,a ,body ( ,div9ity3 :]e9 ! doctr9es ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 are expla9$ & def5d$4 ,be+ ! sub/ance ( sev]al lectures on ! ,assembly's l>g] cate*ism4 ,by ,?omas ,ridgley1 ,d4 ,d4 ,) notes1 orig9al & select$1 by ,james ,p4 ,wilson1 ,d4 ,d4 ,9 f\r volumes4 ,fir/ ,am]ican1 f ! ?ird ,european ,edition40 ,9 con=mity to ! ,act ( ! ,congress ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 intitl$1 8,an ,act = ! enc\ragem5t ( ,le>n+1 by secur+ ! ,copies ( ,maps1 ,*>ts & ,books1 to ! au?ors & proprietors ( su* ,copies dur+ ! times !re9 m5tion$40--,& also to ! ,act1 entitl$ 8,an ,act supplem5t>y to ,an ,act1 entitl$ #8,an act = ! enc\ragem5t ( ,le>n+1 by secur+ ! ,copies ( ,maps1 ,*>ts1 & ,books1 to ! au?ors & proprietors ( su* ,copies dur+ ! times !re9 m5tion$1' & ext5d+ ! b5efits !re( to ! arts ( design+1 engrav+1 & et*+ hi/orical & o!r pr9ts40 ,d4 ,,caldwell1 ,cl]k ( ! ,di/rict ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,,to ,,! ,,read]4 ,9 ?is fir/ ,am]ican edition ! orig9al text rema9s unalt]$1 ! notes :i* ,dr4 ,ridgley _h subjo9$ to 8 "w are reta9$1 & = ! sake ( di/9ction1 pr9t$ 9 ,italics4 ,! o!r notes h be5 add$ by ,dr4 ,wilson2 & 9 e in/ance :]e9 !y h be5 select$ by him f o!rs1 !y are accompani$ by m>ks ( quotation1 & ! "n ( ! au?or or book f :5ce !y 7 tak54 ,,preface4 ,! influ5ce :i* ! diff]5t s5tim5ts ( m51 9 matt]s ( religion1 h1 = ! mo/ "p1 on _! temp] & behavi\r t[>ds "o ano!r1 af=ds v little gr\nd to expect t any attempt to expla9 or def5d ! mo/ important doctr9es ( ,*ri/ianity1 %\ld n be treat$ ) dislike & opposition by "s1 h[ mu* soev] x may af=d matt] ( conviction to o!rs4 ,?is consid]ation w\ld h put a /op to my p51 & !reby sav$ me a great deal ( fatigue1 9 prep>+ & publi%+ ! foll[+ %eets1 _h x n be5 ov]-balanc$ by :at ,i _c1 at pres5t1 ?9k any o!r ?an a s5se ( duty1 9 compliance ) ! call ( provid5ce4 ,i he>tily wi% !re 7 no occasion to v9dicate "s ( ! great doctr9es ( ! gospel1 :i* 7 m g5]ally receiv$ 9 ! la/ age1 ?an at pres5t1 f misrepres5tation1 z ?\gh ! me?od 9 :i* !y _h be5 expla9$ l$ to lic5ti\sness1 & ! doctr9es !mselves1 especially ^? ( election1 p>ticul> r$emption1 efficaci\s grace1 & "s o!rs1 t dep5d ^u !m1 7 inconsi/5t ) ! moral p]fections ( ! div9e nature3 ^! are n[ traduc$ by _m1 z ?\gh !y 7 new & /range doctr9es1 n f\nd$ on scripture1 nor to be ma9ta9$ by any j me?ods ( reason+ d$uc$ f x1 or z if ! duties ( practical religion c\ld n be inculcat$ consi/5tly !re)4 ,if ?is ins9uation 7 true1 our prea*+ w\ld be va91 our hope also va91 & we %\ld be f\nd false witnesses = ,god1 & h no solid gr\nd :]eon to set our feet1 :i* w\ld be a mo/ trem5d\s ?\ght4 ,&1 if ?is be n suffici5t to ju/ify my pres5t und]tak+1 ,i h no?+ to allege ( equal weight4 ,i mu/ confess1 t :5 ,i took ! fir/ /ep1 9 ord] to ! sett+ ?is design on foot1 by cons5t+ t proposals %\ld be pr9t$1 ab\t two ye>s s9ce1 ,i reckon$ x little o!r ?an an exp$i5t to dis5gage myself f any f>!r ?\ghts1 & my fri5ds f any expectation ( x1 :i* ,i c\ld n well d1 b by hav+ a pro( ( ! backw>dness ( p]sons to enc\rage1 by subscription1 a "w :i* w\ld be s v exp5sive to ! und]tak]s2 b1 ! design be+ c\nt5anc$1 beyond :at ,i c\ld h imag9$1 & numb]s subscrib$ =1 ) m exp$ition ?an is usual1 ,i 0 laid "u an obligation imm$iately to prep>e my notes = ! press1 & set =w>d ! "w1 :i*1 ?r\gh ! div9e goodness1 has be5 ?us f> c>ri$ on2 & ,i _c b take occasion to express my grateful ackn[l$gm5t ( ! respect t has be5 %ew$ me1 by ^? :o h enc\rag$ ?is und]tak+4 ,if x may answ] _! expectation1 & subs]ve _! spiritual advantage1 ,i %all c\nt my lab\r well employ$1 & humbly (f] ! glory !re(1 z a tribute due to ,god1 ^: int]e/ is ! only ?+ t dem&s all our "t1 /r5g?1 & utmo/ abilities4 ,if ,i may b h a te/imony f him t ,i h spok5 no?+ conc]n+ him t is a di%on\r to 8 "n1 unbecom+ 8 p]fections1 or t has a t5d5cy to lead 8 p out ( ! "r way to ! glorify+ & enjoy+ ( him1 my end is fully answ]$4 ,:atev] weakness ,i h discov]$1 aris+ f m9e inequality to ! greatness ( ! subjects insi/$ on1 ,i hope to obta9 =giv5ess !re( f ,god1 ^: cause ,i h endeav\r$ to ma9ta92 &1 to be excus$ by m51 z ,i may truly say1 ,i h n (f]$1 ei!r to him or !m1 :at co/ me no?+4 ,i h1 z f> z ,i am able1 adapt$ my me?od ( reason+ to ! capacities ( ^? :o are unacqua9t$ ) sev]al ab/ruse & uncommon words & phrases1 :i* h be5 (t5 us$ by "s :o h treat$ on ^! subjects1 :i* h a t5d5cy r to p]plex1 ?an improve ! m9ds ( m53 t]ms ( art1 z !y are sometimes call$1 or h>d words1 us$ by metaphysicians & s*oolm51 h done little s]vice to ! cause ( ,*ri/4 ,if ,i h expla9$ any doctr9e1 or giv5 ! s5se ( any scripture 9 a way some:at diff]5t f :at is commonly receiv$1 ,i h nev] done x out ( ! lea/ affectation ( s+ul>ity1 nor tak5 pleasure 9 go+ out ( ! beat5 pa?1 hav+ z great a reg>d to ! foot/eps ( ! flock1 z is consi/5t ) t lib]ty ( ?9k+ & reason+1 :i* we are all[$ to use1 :o conclude no?+ to be an infallible rule ( fai?1 b ! inspir$ writ+s4 ,z to :at ,i h advanc$ conc]n+ ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 & ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,i h ?\ght myself oblig$ to rec$e f "s common modes ( explication1 :i* h be5 us$1 bo? by anci5t & mod]n writ]s1 9 insi/+ on ^! my/]i\s doctr9es1 :i*1 probably1 w appe>1 if duly weigh$1 n to h done any great s]vice to ! cause1 :i*1 ) conv9c+ evid5ce1 !y h ma9ta9$2 s9ce x is obvi\s t ?is is ! pr9cipal ?+ t has giv5 occasion to "s mod]n ,arians to fill ! m>g9s ( _! books ) quotations1 tak5 out ( ! writ+s ( o!rs1 :om !y h ei!r1 )\t gr\nd1 pret5d$ to h be5 on _! side ( ! "q1 or *>g$ ) pluck+ d[n ) "o h&1 :at !y h built up ) ! o!r4 ,:e!r my me?od ( expla9+ ^! doctr9es be reckon$ j1 or no1 ,i _c b p]suade myself1 t if :at ,i h said1 conc]n+ ! subord9ation ( ^! div9e p]sons1 be consid]$ 9 any o!r view1 ?an z an explication ( ! ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 & ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 x w n be reckon$ a deviat+ f ! common fai? ( ^? :o h def5d$ ! doctr9e ( ! ev]-bless$ ,tr9ity2 &1 if x be an error to ma9ta9 t ^! div9e p]sons1 z well z ! ,fa!r1 are indep5d5t1 z to _! p]sonality1 z well z _! ess5ce1 or to ass]t t ! mann] ( _! hav+ ! div9e ess5ce1 z "s express x1 is indep5d5t1 z well z ! ess5ce itself1 !n :at ,i h deliv]$1 on t subject1 is to no purpose1 :i*1 :5 ,i am conv9c$ (1 ,i %all readily ackn[l$ge my mi/ake1 & c\nt x an happ9ess to be undeceiv$4 ,z to :at respects ! decrees ( ,god1 & m p>ticul>ly ^? t relate to angels & m51 & 8 provid5ce1 z conv]sant ab\t s9ful actions1 & ! orig9 ( moral evil1 ,i h endeav\r$ to acc\nt = !m 9 su* a way1 z1 ,i tru/1 does n 9 ! lea/1 inf] ,god to be ! au?or ( s92 nor h ,i1 9 any in/ance1 repres5t$ ,god z puni%+ s91 or det]m9+ to d x1 out ( 8 m]e sov]eignty1 z ?\gh he design$ to r5d] 8 creatures mis]able1 )\t consid]+ !m z contract+ guilt1 & !reby procur+ ?is to !mselves4 ,&1 :5 ,i h be5 l$ to insi/ on ! fre5ess ( div9e grace1 & ! cov5ant ( grace1 z made ) ,*ri/1 &1 9 him1 ) ! elect1 & ma9ta9$ ! absolut5ess & indep5d5cy h]e( on ! w ( man to r5d] x effectual to salvation1 ,i h1 not)/&+1 said z mu* z is necess>y conc]n+ ! conditionality ( our claim to ! bless+s !re(1 & ! insep>able connexion t !re is betwe5 practical religion & salvation1 :i* f5ces aga9/ ! *>ge t is (t5 br\ght aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 z ?\gh x l$ to lic5ti\sness4 ,?is ,i c\ld n omit to m5tion1 t ! read] might n ent]ta9 gr\ndless prejudices aga9/ "s ( ! doctr9es insi/$ on1 be=e he duly weighs ! me?od 9 :i* !y are h&l$1 or consid]s :e!r my def5ce ( !m aga9/ ! popul> objections1 ( t or any o!r k9d1 be j or no4 ,"s1 x may be1 w see reason to conclude t x is2 & o!rs1 :o ?9k t !re are _m unsurm\ntable difficulties on our side ( ! "q1 may be conv9c$1 t !re are difficulties ( ano!r nature1 z great1 if n great]1 att5d+ ! opposite s*eme1 :i* !y !mselves ma9ta94 ,b ?is ,i r *use to submit to ! imp>tial judgm5t ( ^? :o are n dispos$ to condemn a doctr9e1 )\t desir+ to "k :at may be said 9 its def5ce4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! "w 9 g5]al1 x may be obs]v$1 t :5 ,i h occasion to illu/rate an argum5t1 by mak+ use ( any criticism t may be ( advantage to x1 or to give ! s5se ( anci5t writ]s1 ei!r = or aga9/ :at ,i h laid d[n1 ,i h ins]t$ x 9 ,italics 9 ! notes1 t x might n appe> to be a digression1 or break ! ?read ( ! disc\rse4 ,?\gh ! title ( e page m5tions only ! g5]al subject ( ! "q1 !re is a table prefix$ to ea* volume1 t comprises ! cont5ts !re(1 laid d[n 9 su* a =m1 z t ! read] may easily see ! heads ( argum5t1 "u e "q1 9 _! prop] me?od & connexion4 ,&1 at ! end1 !re is an index ( scriptures1 9 :i* only ^? are ins]t$ t are ei!r m l>gely or concisely expla9$4 ,?is1 toge!r ) ! table1 0 drawn up by a k9d bro!r1 :i* ,i ?ankfully ackn[l$ge1 z hav+ af=d$ me m leisure to att5d to ! "w itself4#a ,z to :at conc]ns ! second edition1#b x 0 und]tak5 at ! reque/ ( "s :o did n expect t ! =m] w\ld be s soon out ( pr9t4 ,t :i* gives me great satisfaction is1 ! acceptance x has met ) f _m judici\s div9es & o!rs1 9 ,nor?-,brita92 & ,i _c b reckon ! hon\r t ! le>n$ pr(essors 9 ! univ]sity ( ,ab]de5 did me1 9 signify+ _! approbation ( x1 mu* m to be desir$1 ?an ! highe/ titles t c\ld h be5 conf]r$ ^u me )\t x4 ,i h no?+ f>!r to tr\ble ! read] ) 9 ?is preface2 b w\ld only reque/ ( him1 t1 :at ?\ghts soev] he may ent]ta9 conc]n+ ! way 9 :i* ,i h endeav\r$ to /ate & def5d "s great & important tru?s1 he w\ld se>* ! scriptures1 & expla9 !m agreeably to ! div9e p]fections1 & n ?9k ! worse ( ! gospel1 :i* /&s ^u a firm] basis1 ?an ! weak ef=ts ( fallible m51 :o use _! be/ endeav\rs to def5d x4 ,if we _h n a sur] rule ( fai?1 ?an ! me?ods ( human reason+1 religion w\ld be a matt] ( great unc]ta9ty1 & we %\ld be 9 dang] ( be+ toss$ to & fro1 & c>ri$ ab\t ) e w9d ( doctr9e4 ,b our be/ security aga9/ ?is1 w be our hav+ he>ts e/abli%$ ) grace1 & rightly dispos$ to make a practical improvem5t ( :at we le>n2 &1 if we are enabl$ to foll[ on to "k ! ,"l ) m9ds free f prejudice1 &1 if "u a due s5se ( our weakness1 we humbly pres5t our supplications to him1 :o is able to make u wise to salvation1 we may !n hope to atta9 to t k ( ! tru?1 z x is 9 ,jesus1 :i* %all be att5d$ ) peace & com=t "h1 & cr[n$ ) bless$ness & glory h]eaft]4 ,may ! great ,god1 9 ^: h& is ! life & usefulness ( all m51 succe$1 ) 8 bless+1 :at is humbly (f]$ to 8 s]vice1 s f> z x is adapt$ !reunto1 & approv$ ( by him1 t h]eby x may be conducive to ! spiritual advantage ( pr(ess+ families1 & ! ris+ g5]ation4 ,footnote #a3 ,& besides ! above-m5tion$ ,indexes !re are n[ add$ to ?is edition an alphabetical index to ! :ole matt]s conta9$ 9 ! "w4 ,footnote #b3 ,& ! same reason may be assign$ :y ?is ?ird is n[ (f]$ to ! public4 ,,! ,,cont5ts ,,( ,,! ,,fir/ ,,volume4 ,,que/4 ,i4 ,( glorify+ ,god1 & ! enjoym5t ( him4 ,) :at di/9ction ! glorify+ & enjoym5t ( ,god may bo? be said to be man's *ief & highe/ end1 ,page #ac ,:at x is to glorify ,god ibid ,h[ ,god glorifies himself ibid ,h[ creatures glorify him #ad ,:at x is to enjoy ,god #ag ,! connexion betwe5 glorify+ ,god & ! enjoym5t ( him #ah ,cont5t$ness to p]i%1 t ,god may be glorifi$1 unju/ly made a m>k ( grace #ai ,to be quick5$ to duty by a respect to ! heav5ly glory1 no sign ( a m]c5>y _s #bj ,,que/4 ,,ii4 ,( ! ,be+ ( a ,god4 ,reasons :y we %\ld be able to prove ?is by argum5ts #ba ,! ,be+ ( a ,god may be ev9c$1 ,f ! light ( nature ibid ,:at meant !reby ibid ,h[ x proves ! ,be+ ( a ,god #bb ,f ! works ( creation #bd f creatures bel[ man #cb f ! /ructure ( man's body #cc f ! nature ( 8 s\l #cd f ! nature & (fice ( consci5ce #ce f ! b\ndless desires ( ! s\l #cg ,f ! cons5t ( all nations ibid ,objection1 ,t !re h be5 "s speculative ,a!i/s1 answ]$ #ch ,! belief ( a ,god took n its rise f human policy #dj ,x 0 n propagat$ m]ely by tradition ibid ,f ! works ( provid5ce #da ,f ! =etell+ future ev5ts #db ,f ! provision made = all #dc ,p>ticul>ly = man's safety #dd ,! objections tak5 f ! prosp]ity ( ! wick$1 answ]$ #de ,no?+ %ort ( revelation suffici5t to give a sav+ discov]y ( ,god #dg ,,que/4 ,,iii4 ,( ! ,holy ,scripture4 ,! names giv5 to x #dh ,:y call$ a ,te/am5t #ej ,h[ ! want ( a writt5 ^w 0 suppli$ to ! *ur* be=e ,moses #eb ,:e!r ! *ur*1 "u ! ,old ,te/am5t1 und]/ood ! spiritual mean+ ( ! laws conta9$ 9 x #ec ,:e!r ! prophets und]/ood _! own pr$ictions #ed ,h[ f> ! ,old ,te/am5t is /ill a rule #ef ,h[ ! scriptures are a complete revelation ( ! w ( ,god #eh ,! scripture a suffici5t rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce #ei ,its prop]ties z a rule #fa ,x is ! only rule ibid ,human traditions ( no div9e au?ority #fb ,! ,popi% doctr9e ( !m confut$ ibid ,! ,canon ( scripture pres]v$ entire #fe ,is n p]v]t$ #ff ,,que/4 ,,iv4 ,( ! ,div9e ,au?ority ( ! ,scriptures4 ,9 :at respects call$ div9e #fi ,a div9e revelation necess>y #ga ,n contr>y to ,god's p]fections ibid ,inspiration n impossible #gb ,! scripture prov$ to be ! ^w ( ,god ibid ,f ! maje/y ( its /yle #gc ,f ! purity ( its doctr9es #gd ,its hol9ess consid]$ absolutely ibid ,& z comp>$ ) o!r writ+s #gf ,f ! h>mony ( all its p>ts #gh ,dr4 ,paley on ! g5u95ess ( ! scriptures1 9 a note #gi ,its h>mony %ewn 9 ! accompli%m5t ( _m pr$ictions #hf ,x do? n contradict itself #hg ,v>i\s objections answ]$ #hh ,rules = reconcil+ seem+ contradictions 9 scripture #id ,grotius on _! au?ority1 9 a note #ig ,f its scope & design #ih ,f ! "* ( ! p5m5 #ajb ,^! 7 fai?ful ibid ,!y 7 n impos$ on #ajf ,h[ !y might "k !y 7 "u inspiration #ajh ,!y mi/ook n ! devil's impressions = div9e revelation #aji ,! words z well z matt] ( scripture 7 giv5 by inspiration #aaj ,f its antiquity & pres]vation #aab ,f ! te/imony ( ,god by miracles ibid ,two objections answ]$ #aad1 #aae ,by ! conviction & conv]sion ( s9n]s #aaf ,h[ ,*ri/ians come to a full p]suasion ( ! div9ity ( scripture #aah ,! inw>d te/imony ( ! ,_s expla9$ ibid ,,que/4 ,v1 ,,vi4 ,! pr9cipal matt]s conta9$ 9 scripture4 ,,que/4 ,,vii4 ,( ! nature & p]fections ( ,god4 ,h[ we may conceive aright ( ! div9e p]fections ibid ,( ! communicable & incommunicable p]fections ( ,god #abb ,no?+ common betwe5 ,god & ! creature ibid ,god is a ,_s2 :at a ,_s is #abc ,diff]5ce betwe5 o!r spiritual sub/ances & ,god #abd ,indep5d5t #abd4 ,inf9itely p]fect #abf ,all-suffici5t #abg4 ,:5 ?is p]fection is 9 effect d5i$ #abg ,et]nal #abi4 ,8 et]nal duration n successive #acb4 ,h[ ! p>ts ( "t are attribut$ to ,god #acc ,immutable4 ,:5 immutability is a p]fection4 ,h[ peculi> to ,god #ace4 ,argum5ts to prove him s #acf ,incompreh5sible #ach ,omnipres5t #aci1 & ,almighty #adj ,:]e9 8 p[] appe>s #ada ,:at ?+s ,god _c d #adb ,! improvem5t ( ?is subject #adc ,omnisci5t #ade4 ,he kn[s all future cont+5cies #adg ,prop]ties ( ,god's k #adi4 ,its improvem5t #aej ,:5 x is practically d5i$1 ibid4 ,wisdom ( ,god inf9ite #aeb ,diff]5t f k ibid ,:]e9 x appe>s ibid ,9 ,creation #aed4 ,provid5ce #aee4 ,r$emption #aef ,9 ! con/ant gov]nm5t ( ! *ur* ibid ,inf]5ces f ,god's wisdom #aeh ,hol9ess ( ,god inf9ite #aei ,:at x is1 ibid4 ,in/ances ( x #afj ,8 suff]+ ! entrance ( s91 0 no refection on x #afa ',tis ! /&>d ( doctr9es #afb ,in/ances ( doctr9es :i* lead to lic5ti\sness #afb1 #afc ,:5 ,god's hol9ess is contemn$ #afc ,ju/ice ( ,god inf9ite #afd ,h[ di/+ui%$ f 8 hol9ess ibid ,glory1 h[ call$ a rew>d #afg ,afflictions ( believ]s n prop]ly a puni%m5t ibid ,m]cy & grace ( ,god inf9ite #afh ,diff]5ce betwe5 goodness1 m]cy1 grace1 & pati5ce #afi ,m]cy is ei!r common or special #aga ,grace free & sov]eign #agb ,discrim9at+ #agc4 ,in/ances ( x1 ibid4 ,afflictions n inconsi/5t ) x #agd ,leads n to lic5ti\sness ibid ,pati5ce ( ,god1 :at x is #agf ,:e!r devils are objects ( x ibid ,in/ances ( ,god's pati5ce #agh ,:]e9 manife/$ to ! wick$ #agi ,n inconsi/5t ) ju/ice #aha ,h[ to be improv$ #ahc ,by :om x is abus$ #ahd ,tru?1 ,god is abundant !re9 #ahf ,h[ he is call$ a ,god ( tru? #ahg ,fai?fulness ( ,god1 ibid4 ,no impea*m5t h]e( t "s ?reat5+s h n be5 execut$ #ahh4 ,nor t "s promises h n pres5tly be5 p]=m$ #aij ,h[ ?is p]fection is to be improv$ #aia ,,que/4 ,,viii4 ,( ! ,unity ( ! ,godhead4 ,h[ ,god is /yl$ ! liv+ ,god #aid ,unity ( ! ,godhead prov$ ibid ,ab]ne?y on t subject1 9 a note #aig ,0 n d5i$ by ! wis] ,hea!n #bjj ,inf]5ces f x #bjb ,h[ we %\ld conceive ( x #bjc ,diff]5t modes us$ 9 speak+ ( ! p]fections ( ,god #bjd ,,que/4 ,,ix1 ,x1 ,,xi4 ,( ! ,doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,calv9 on ! ^w ,p]son1 9 a note #bjg ,! doctr9e ( ! highe/ importance #bji ,h[ to det]m9e ! importance ( a doctr9e #baa ,:at k ( x necess>y to salvation #bac ,x is a great my/]y1 #bad4 ,:at a my/]y is1 ibid4 ,x is incompreh5sible #baf ,dr4 ,bates on my/]ies1 9 a note #bag ,objections on ?is acc\nt answ]$ #bbj ,:e!r to receive x be to use words )\t ideas ibid ,:e!r ! revelation ( x be un9telligible #bba ,:e!r t :i* is un9telligible be ! object ( fai? #bbb ,h[ ?is doctr9e promotes religion #bbc ,9 :at s5se revelation is an improvem5t ( ! light ( nature #bbd ,n contr>y to reason1 ?\gh above x #bbf ,:5 a doctr9e is contr>y to reason ibid ,x is n *>geable ) ,tri!ism #bbg ,! use ( reason 9 prov+ doctr9es ( pure revelation #bbi ,x _c be kn[n by ! light ( nature #bcj ,h[ x 0 made kn[n to ,adam ibid ,:e!r ! hea!n knew x #bca ,:itak] on ! ^w ,logos us$ by ! ,jews1 9 a note #bcc ,tr9ity1 n to be illu/rat$ by similitudes #bce ,rules = int]pret+ scriptures relat+ to x #bcf ,! ^w ,tr9ity expla9$ #bci ,p]son1 ! ^w expla9$ #bci ,! diff]5ce betwe5 div9e & human p]sons #bdb ,sacr$ ,?ree1 9 :at respect ,"o #bdc ,dr4 ,jamieson on ! ,tr9ity1 9 a note #bdc ,h[ _! glory equal1 h[ ! same ibid ,p]sonality ( ! ,son1 #bdh4 ,( ! ,_s #bej ,n metaphorically ascrib$ to ei!r #beb ,et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 h[ und]/ood by _m #bei ,ano!r me?od ( acc\nt+ = x #bfa ,?is acc\nt !re( prov$ #bfd ,scriptures relat+ to ,*ri/'s son%ip expla9$ #bgd ,*ri/'s son%ip z ,m$iator1 consid]$ #bgf ,ano!r view ( ! subject1 9 a note #bgi ,procession ( ! ,_s1 h[ und]/ood by _m1 #bfj4 ,:at x is #bfa ,! scripture doctr9e ( x #bhj conomy ( ! sacr$ ,?ree expla9$ #bia ,h[ di/9ct works are ascrib$ to !m #bib ,! ,deity ( ! ,son prov$ ibid ,f 8 div9e names #bie ,jehovah ,god's incommunicable "n #bif ,nev] giv5 to creatures #big ,x is n appli$ to angels #cja ,*ri/'s ,deity prov$ f x #cjb ,god & ,"l1 h[ appli$ 9 scripture #cjd ,*ri/'s ,deity prov$ !reby #cjf ,?is argu$ f #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 #caa ,& f ,acts xx4 #bh4 #cac4 ,rom4 ix4 #e4 ibid4 ,f #a ,john v4 #bj4 #cae4 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 #cag ,f ,titus ii4 #ac4 ibid4 ,john xx4 #bh4 #cai ,:5 ! ^w ,god is us$ absolutely #cba ,its mean+ :5 s us$ #cba ,9 :at s5se ,*ri/ is /yl$ ,god by ! ,soc9ians #cbb ,f ! ascription ( ! div9e nature to him 9 ,col4 ii4 #i4 #cbe ,9 ,philip1 ii4 #f4 ?is expla9$ & def5d$ #cbf ,g5u95ess ( #a ,john v4 #g4 def5d$ #cbi ,f 8 conf]5ce ) ! ,jews #cce ,f 8 ,attributes #cdb ,et]nity1 #cdc4 ,immutability1 ibid4 ,omnipres5ce #cde ,?is prov$ f ,john iii4 #ac4 #cdg ,omnisci5ce1 #cdi4 ,objections answ]$ #cej ,omnipot5cy #ceb ,f 8 glori\s titles #cec ,f 8 "w ( creation #ceg ,! ,soc9ian acc\nt !re( #cei ,*ri/ no in/rum5t 9 creation #cfa ,h[ ! ,fa!r made ! _w by him #cfb ,m5 only moral in/rum5ts 9 miracles #cfe ,f 8 works ( provid5ce #cff ,*ri/ ! ,gov]nor ( all ?+s #cfg ,f 8 act+ z ,judge #cfh ,subs]vi5cy ( 8 k+dom to ! ,fa!r #cga ,*ri/ z ,m$iator bel[1 yet equal ) ! ,fa!r #cgd ,inf]iority ( ,*ri/1 h[ to be und]/ood 9 scripture #cgf ,f ! wor%ip paid him #cgg ,*ri/ ! ,object ( religi\s wor%ip #cgi ,f ,baptism #chb ,f ! doxologies appli$ to him #chf ,anti-,tr9it>ians diff] ab\t ! wor%ip due to ,*ri/ #chh ,"r to div9e wor%ip is incommunicable #chi ,objections aga9/ ! deity ( ,*ri/ answ]$ #cia ,dr4 ,prie/ley's dis+5uity1 9 a note #cig ,( ! div9ity ( ! ,holy ,gho/ #cih ,8 div9ity prov$ ibid ,f ,acts v4 #c1 #d4 #djj ,f 8 div9e ,attributes #djd ,f 8 div9e works #dje ,su* works p]=m$ by him #djg ,f ! wor%ip giv5 to him #djh ,objections answ]$ #daj ,practical inf]5ces f ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity #dad ,,que/4 ,,xii1 ,,xiii4 ,( ,god's ,decrees4 ,"s ?+s premis$ 9 g5]al #dag ,dissuasives f prejudices #dai ,! g5]al me?od laid d[n #dba ,9 :at s5se ,god =e-orda9$ all ?+s #dbb ,t he did s1 prov$ #dbd ,dr4 ,smalley on ! orig9 ( s9 #dbe ,purpose ( ,god free1 wise1 holy #dcb ,h[ x r5d]s salvation necess>y #dhd ,x is un*angeable #dha ,rep5tance1 h[ ascrib$ to ,god #dhc ,pr$e/9ation1 ! ^w expla9$ #dcc ,consequ5ces ( d5y+ x #dii ,election1 ! ^w expla9$ #dcd ,h[ us$ 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t #dch ,h[ 9 ! ,new #dda ,fa!rs1 _! s5se ab\t ?is doctr9e #ejg ,election to salvation ass]t$ 9 scripture #ddb ,*ur*es1 h[ /yl$ elect #ddc ,*os51 "p ( mank9d 7 s #ddg ,^! /yl$ a ,remnant #ddi ,a ,remnant *os5 out ( ! ,jews #dej ,m5 elect$ to sanctification z well z salvation #dfa ,acts xiii4 #dh4 expla9$ & def5d$ #dfc ,m5 *os5 9 ,*ri/ #dfg ,supra-laps>ian & ,sub-laps>ian s*emes diff] #ddf ,pro(s ( ! doctr9e ( ,election ibid4 f ,god's =e-k #deb f 8 giv+ ! means ( grace #ded ,jacob lov$1 ,esau hat$1 expla9$ #def ,objections answ]$ #deh ,! opposite doctr9e1 h[ def5d$ #eja ,prop]ties ( ,election #dfi ,misrepres5tations ( x answ]$ #dfe ,reprobation1 h[ to be expla9$ #dhf ,pret]ition a bran* ( x 7vide ! note1 #ebi7 #dhh ,pr$amnation consid]$ f ,jude1 v]4 #d4 #dia ,rom4 ix4 #bb4 & xi4 #g-aj4 expla9$ #dib #b ,!s4 ii4 #aa1 #ab4 ,psal4 lxxxi4 #ab4 ,john xii4 #ci1 #dj4 expla9$ #did ,wick$1 h[ made = ! day ( evil #die ,w ( ,god secret & reveal$ #dga ,is free1 sov]eign1 & unconditional #dgf ,its absolut5ess #dgg ,t x is conditional1 _c be prov$ f scripture #dhj ,conditional propositions1 h[ und]/ood !re #dgi ,h[ ,god w h all sav$ #eja ,expectation ( ,god n disappo9t$ by ! w ( man #eje ,god n really disappo9t$1 griev$1 or resi/$ #ejf ,b\nds ( life fix$ by him #ejh ,/oical fate1 h[ x diff]s f ,god's decrees #eaf ,objections aga9/ ,election answ]$ #ejg ,practical improvem5t ( x #ebf ,dr4 ,williams on election1 9 a note #ebi ,,! ,,introduction4 ,be=e we ent] on our pres5t und]tak+1 we %all premise a few ?+s lead+ to ! subject matt] !re(2 & t we may beg9 ) :at is mo/ obvi\s1 let x be consid]$1 ,i4 ,t x is a duty incumb5t on all :o pr(ess ! ,*ri/ian "n1 to be well acqua9t$ ) ^? great doctr9es on :i* our fai?1 hope1 & wor%ip are f\nd$2 =1 )\t ! k h]e(1 we mu/ necess>ily be at a loss z to ! way ( salvation1 :i* none has a "r to prescribe1 b he :o is ! au?or !re(4#c ,,ii4 ,?is k ( div9e tru? mu/ be d]iv$ f ! holy scriptures1 :i* are ! only f\nta9 ( spiritual wisdom1 :]eby we are in/ruct$ 9 ^? ?+s t c\ld h be5 kn[n no o!r way1 b by div9e revelation4 ,,iii4 ,x w be ( s+ul> use = u n only to "k ! doctr9es t are conta9$ 9 scripture2 b to obs]ve _! connexion & dep5d5ce on "o ano!r1 & to dige/ !m into su* a me?od1 t subsequ5t tru?s may give light to !m t w5t be=e2 or to lay !m d[n 9 su* a way1 t ! :ole s*eme ( religion may be compris$ 9 a n>r[ compass1 &1 z x 71 beheld ) "o view1 :i* w be a v great help to memory3 & ?is is :at we call a sy/em ( div9e tru?s1 or a me?odical collection ( ! *ief articles ( our religion1 adapt$ to ! capacity ( ^? :o ne$ to be taught ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! oracles ( ,god3 & if !y are design$ to give ! _w a specim5 ( t =m ( s\nd words1 :i* ! *ur* ?9ks itself oblig$ to hold fa/1 & /$fa/ly to adh]e to1 !n we call x a confession ( fai?2 or1 if dige/$ into que/ions & answ]s1 we call x a cate*ism4 ,& ?\gh sy/ems ( div9ity1 confessions ( fai?1 & cate*isms1 are treat$ ) contempt1 in/ead ( bett] argum5ts1 by _m :o are no fri5ds to ! doctr9es :i* !y conta91 & :o appe> to be p>tial 9 _! res5tm5t1 9 z mu* z !y d n dislike ^? treatises :i* are agreeable to _! own s5tim5ts1 by :atev] "n !y are call$2 yet we are b\nd to conclude t ! lab\rs ( ^? :o h be5 happy 9 ! s5se !y h giv5 ( scripture1 & ! me?od 9 :i* !y h expla9$ ! doctr9es !re(1 9 :at =m soev] !y h be51 are a great bless+ to u2 ?\gh we are f> f conclud+ t !y are ( equal au?ority ) scripture1 or t e ^w :i* !y use is infallible2 nor d we reg>d !m any f>!r ?an z !y are agreeable to1 or suffici5tly prov$ f scripture4 ,,iv4 ,confessions ( fai? & cate*isms are n to be reckon$ a novel inv5tion1 or n consonant to ! scripture rule1 s9ce !y are no?+ else b a peculi> way ( prea*+ or in/ruct+ u 9 div9e tru?s4 ,!re=e1 s9ce scripture lays d[n no c]ta9 inv>iable rule conc]n+ ?is matt]1 ! same comm& t w>rants prea*+ ! ^w 9 any me?od1 includes ! expla9+ ( x1 z occasion s]ves1 9 a cate*etical "o4 ,v4 ,z !re are _m excell5t bodies ( div9ity pr9t$ 9 our own & =eign languages1 & collections ( s]mons on ! pr9cipal heads !re(2 s !re are v>i\s cate*isms1 or me?odical summ>ies ( div9e tru?s1 :i*1 :5 consonant to scripture1 are ( great advantage to all ,*ri/ians1 :e!r eld] or y\ng]4 ,,vi4 ,! cate*isms compos$ by ! ,assembly ( ,div9es at ,we/m9/]1 are e/eem$ z n inf]ior to any t are extant1 ei!r 9 our own or =eign languages1 ! doctr9es !re9 conta9$ be+ ( ! highe/ importance1 & consonant to scripture2 & ! me?od 9 :i* !y are laid d[n is s agreeable1 t x may s]ve z a directory = ! rang+ our ideas ( ! common heads ( div9ity 9 su* an ord]1 t :at occurs "u ea* ( !m may be r$uc$ to its prop] place4 ,x is ! l>g] ( !m t we h attempt$ to expla9 & regulate our me?od by2 because x conta9s sev]al heads ( div9ity n t\*$ on 9 ! %ort]4 ,& if1 9 any p>ticul> in/ance1 we are oblig$ to rec$e f ! common mode ( speak+1 7?\gh x is to be hop$ n f ! common fai?1 once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts7 we submit our reason+ to ! judgm5t ( ^? :o are dispos$ to p>don less mi/akes1 & improve :at comes ) suffici5t evid5ce to ! be/ purposes4 ,! "w inde$ is l>ge1 b ! va/ v>iety ( subjects w r5d] x m tol]able2 ! =m 9 :i* x appe>s is some:at diff]+ f t 9 :i* x 0 fir/ deliv]$1 9 a public audi5ce1 ?\gh t may probably be no disadvantage to x1 especially s9ce x is r design$ to be read 9 families ?an committ$ to memory1 & repeat$ by diff]5t p]sons1 z x has be54 ,! pla9ness ( ! /yle may contribute to its usefulness2 & its be+ less emb>rass$ ) s*ola/ic t]ms ?an "s controv]sial writ+s are1 may r5d] x m intelligible to private ,*ri/ians1 ^: in/ruction & advantage is design$ !reby4 ,x w\ld be too great a vanity to expect t x %\ld pass ?r\gh ! _w )\t t c5sure :i* is common to all attempts ( ! l nature1 s9ce m5's s5tim5ts 9 div9ity diff] z mu* z _! faces2 & "s are n dispos$ to weigh ^? argum5ts t are br\ght to support any s*eme ( doctr9e1 :i* diff]s f :at !y h be=e receiv$4 ,h[ev]1 ! "w comes =? ) ?is advantage1 t x has already conflict$ ) "s ( ! difficulties x is l to meet )1 z well z be5 fav\r$ ) "s success1 & !re=e ! ev5t h]e( is left 9 8 h& ^: cause & tru? is endeav\r$ to be ma9ta9$4 ,footnote #c3 8,,*ri/ianity10 x ha? be5 said1 8is n f\nd$ 9 argum5t40 ,if x 7 only meant by ^! words1 t ! religion ( ,jesus c\ld n1 by ! s+le aid ( reason+1 produce its full effect ^u ! he>t2 e true ,*ri/ian w\ld *e]fully subscribe to !m4 ,no argum5ts unaccompani$ by ! influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,_s1 c conv]t ! s\l f s9 to ,god2 ?\gh ev5 to su* conv]sion1 argum5ts are1 by ! ag5cy ( ! ,_s1 r5d]$ subs]vi5t4 ,aga91 if we 7 to und]/& by ?is aphorism1 t ! pr9ciples ( our religion c\ld nev] h be5 discov]$1 by ! natural & unassi/$ faculties ( man2 ?is position1 ,i presume w\ld be z little disput$ z ! =m]4 ,b if1 on ! contr>y1 "u ! cov] ( an ambigu\s expression1 x is int5d$ to ins9uate1 t ^? pr9ciples1 f _! v nature1 c admit no rational evid5ce ( _! tru?1 7& ?is1 by ! way1 is ! only mean+ :i* c avail our antagoni/s7 ! gospel1 z well z common s5se1 l\dly reclaims aga9/ x4 8,! ,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ! au?or ( our religion1 (t5 argu$1 bo? ) 8 disciples & ) 8 adv]s>ies1 z ) reasonable m51 on ! pr9ciples ( reason1 )\t ?is faculty1 he well knew1 !y c\ld n be susceptible ei!r ( religion or ( law4 ,he argu$ f prophecy1 & ! con=mity ( ! ev5t to ! pr$iction4 ,luke xxiv4 #be1 c4 ,john v4 #ci1 #df4 ,he argu$ f ! te/imony ( ,john ! ,bapti/1 :o 0 g5]ally ackn[l$g$ to be a prophet4 ,john v4 #cb1 #cc4 ,he argu$ f ! miracles :i* he himself p]=m$1 ,john v4 #cf4 x4 #be1 #cg1 #ch4 xiv4 #aj1 #aa4 z uncontrov]tible evid5ces1 t ,,god ,almighty op]at$ by him1 & _h s5t him4 ,he expo/ulates ) 8 enemies1 t !y did n use _! reason on ?is subject4 ,:y1 says he1 ev5 ( y\rselves judge ye n :at is "r8 ,luke xii4 #eg4 ,9 l mann] we are call$ ^u by ! apo/les ( our ,"l1 to act ! "p ( wise m5 & judge imp>tially ( :at !y say4 #a ,cor4 x4 #ae4 ,^? :o d s1 are highly comm5d$1 = ! c&\r & prud5ce !y discov]1 9 an affair ( s great consequ5ce4 ,acts xvii4 #aa4 ,we are ev5 comm&$1 to be always ready to give an answ] to e man t aske? u a reason ( our hope2 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ae4 9 meekness to in/ruct !m t oppose !mselves2 #b ,tim4 ii4 #be4 & e>ne/ly to cont5d = ! fai? :i* 0 once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts4 ,jude #c4 ,god has nei!r 9 natural nor reveal$ religion1 left himself )\t a witness2 b has 9 bo? giv5 moral & ext]nal evid5ce1 suffici5t to conv9ce ! imp>tial1 to sil5ce ! ga9say]1 & to r5d] inexcusable ! a!i/ & ! unbeliev]4 ,?is evid5ce x is our duty to att5d to1 & c&idly to exam9e4 ,we mu/ prove all ?+s1 z we are expressly enjo9$ 9 holy writ1 if we w\ld ev] hope to hold fa/ t :i* is good4 #a ,!ss4 v4 #ba40 ,,campbell4 ,que/4 ,i4 ,,que/4 ,i4 ,:at is ! *ief & highe/ end ( man8 ,,answ4 ,man's *ief & highe/ end is to glorify ,god1 & fully to enjoy him = ev]4 #a4 ,x is suppos$1 9 ?is answ]1 t e intellig5t creature1 act+ z su*1 designs "s end1 :i* excites endeav\rs to atta9 x4 #b4 ,! ends = :i* we act1 if w>rantable1 may be consid]$ z to _! degree ( excell5cy1 &1 9 proportion to x1 are to be pursu$ by prop] means conduc+ !reto4 #c4 ,!re is "o t may be t]m$ ! *ief & highe/ end1 z hav+ an excell5cy & t5d5cy to make u bless$ above all o!rs3 ?is consi/s1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 9 ! glorify+ & et]nal enjoym5t ( ,god1 ! f\nta9 ( bless$ness4 ,if x be enquir$ ) :at propriety ^! may bo? be call$ *ief & highe/1 ! answ] is obvi\s & easy1 viz4 ,t ! =m] is absolutely s1 beyond :i* no?+ m excell5t or desirable c be conceiv$2 ! latt] is ! highe/ or be/ 9 its k9d1 :i*1 not)/&+1 is ref]r$1 z a means lead+ to ! o!r2 & bo? ^! ends1 :i*1 ) ?is di/9ction1 we call *ief & highe/1 are to be p>ticul>ly consid]$ by u1 toge!r ) ! connexion t !re is betwe5 !m4#d ,i4 ,we are to consid] :at x is to glorify ,god4 ,9 ord] to our und]/&+ ( ?is1 let x be premis$1 #a4 ,t !re is a great diff]5ce betwe5 ,god's glorify+ himself & our glorify+ him2 he glorifies himself :5 he demon/rates or %ews =? 8 glory2 we glorify him by ascrib+ to him ! glory t is 8 due3 ev5 z ! sun discov]s its brightness by its rays1 & ! eye beholds x4 ,god glorifies himself1 by furni%+ u ) matt] = praise2 we glorify him :5 we (f] praise1 or give unto him ! glory due to 8 "n4 #b4 ,creatures are said to glorify ,god v>i\s ways3 "s ?+s d x only objectively1 z by !m1 angels & m5 are l$ to glorify him2 ?us ! heav5s decl>e 8 glory1 ,psal4 xix4 #a4 ,! same might be said ( all o!r inanimate creatures :i* glorify ,god1 by answ]+ ! end ( _! creation1 ?\gh !y "k x n3 b intellig5t creatures1 & p>ticul>ly m51 are said to glorify ,god actively2 & ?is !y d by admir+ & ador+ 8 div9e p]fections3 ^!1 z incompreh5sible1 are ! object ( admiration2 & accord+ly ! apo/le admires ! div9e wisdom1 ,rom4 xi4 #cc4 ,o ! dep? ( ! ri*es1 bo? ( ! wisdom & k ( ,god2 h[ unse>*able are 8 judgm5ts1 & 8 ways pa/ f9d+ out6 & z !y are div9e1 s !y are ! object ( adoration3 ,god is to be admir$ 9 all ! displays ( 8 relative or manife/ative glory2 & 8 "w :i* m5 behold1 is to be magnifi$1 ,job xxxvi4 #bd4 ,b he is to be ador$ m especially = 8 ess5tial p]fections4 ,we are to glorify ,god1 by recomm5d+1 proclaim+1 & sett+ =? 8 excell5cy to o!rs4 ,:at we h ! highe/ value =1 we desire t o!rs may h ! same reg>d to x ) ourselves3 ?us x is obs]v$ by ! evangeli/1 t :5 ! disciples receiv$ _! fir/ conviction t ,jesus 0 ! ,messiah1 !y imp>t$ ?is to o!rs2 z ,&rew to ,pet]1 & ,philip to ,na?anael1 ,john i4 #da1 #de4 s ! woman ( ,sam>ia be+ conv9c$ h]e(1 endeav\r$ to p]suade all h] neighb\rs to believe 9 him1 z %e did1 ,john iv4 #bh1 #bi4 ,?us we glorify ,god by mak+ m5tion ( 8 "n ) rev]5ce1 proclaim+ 8 goodness ) ?ankfulness1 & invit+ o!rs1 z ! ,psalmi/ does1 ,psal4 xxxiv4 #h4 to ta/e & see t he is good4 ,b s9ce ?is is a v compreh5sive duty includ+ 9 x ! :ole ( practical religion1 x may be consid]$ "u ! foll[+ p>ticul>s4 #a4 ,we glorify ,god by confess+ & tak+ %ame to ourselves = all ! s9s we h committ$1 :i* is int]pretatively to ackn[l$ge ! hol9ess ( 8 nature1 & ( 8 law1 :i* ! apo/le ass]ts to be holy1 j1 & good1 ,rom4 vii4 #ab4 ,?is ,jo%ua advises ,a*an to d2 to give glory to ,god1 by mak+ confession to him1 ,jo%4 vii4 #ai4 ,& ?us ! p5it5t ?ief1 :o 0 crucifi$ ) our ,savi\r1 glorifi$ ,god1 by confess+ t he receiv$ ! due rew>d ( 8 de$s1 ,luke xxiii4 #dj1 #da4 ,s did ! ,levites1 9 _! pray] record$ by ,nehemiah1 :5 !y said to ,god1 ,?\ art j 9 all t is br\ght ^u u1 = ?\ ha/ done "r1 b we h done wick$ly1 ,neh4 ix4 #cc4 #b4 ,by lov+ & delight+ 9 him above all ?+s1 :i* is to act z ^? :o own ! transc5d5t amiabl5ess ( 8 p]fections1 z ! object ( _! highe/ e/eem4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #be4 ,:om h ,i 9 heav5 b !e2 & !re is none1 or no?+1 ^u e>?1 t ,i desire besides !e4 #c4 ,by believ+ & tru/+ 9 him1 committ+ all our conc]ns1 bo? 9 life & dea?1 = "t & et]nity1 into 8 h&s3 ?us ,abraham is said to be /rong 9 fai?1 giv+ glory to ,god1 ,rom4 iv4 #bj4 ,& ! apo/le ,paul1 #b ,tim4 i4 #ab4 to h committ$ 8 all to him4 #d4 ,by a f]v5t zeal = 8 hon\r2 & t ei!r = ! hon\r ( 8 tru? & gospel1 :5 d5i$1 disbeliev$1 or p]v]t$2 or = ! hon\r ( 8 hol9ess1 or any ( 8 o!r p]fections1 :5 !y are reflect$ on1 or reproa*$1 ei!r by ! tongues or actions ( ^? :o set !mselves aga9/ him4 #e4 ,by improv+ our tal5ts1 & br++ =? fruit 9 proportion to ! means we enjoy2 h]e91 says our ,savi\r1 is my ,fa!r glorifi$1 t ye be> mu* fruit1 ,john xv4 #h4 #f4 ,by walk+ humbly1 ?ankfully1 & *e>fully be=e ,god4 ,humility ackn[l$ges t inf9ite di/ance :i* is betwe5 him & u2 reta9s a due s5se ( our own unwor?9ess ( all we h or hope =2 & owns e ?+ we receive to be ! gift ( grace2 ,by ! grace ( ,god1 says ! apo/le1 ,i am :at ,i am1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #aj4 ,?ankfulness gives him ! glory1 z ! au?or ( e m]cy2 & accord+ly sets a due value on x1 9 t respect4 ,& to walk *e>fully be=e him1 is to recomm5d 8 s]vice z mo/ agreeable1 :]eby we discov] t we d n rep5t t we 7 engag$ !re92 :i* is :at ! ,psalmi/ int5ds1 :5 he says1 ,psal4 c4 #b4 ,s]ve ! ,"l ) gladness4 #g4 ,by heav5ly-m9d$ness2 :5 we desire to be ) him to behold 8 glory4 ,to :i* we mu/ add1 t all ?is is to be done 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 our great ,m$iator1 & by /r5g? d]iv$ f him4 #h4 ,z we are to glorify ,god1 by yield+ ob$i5ce to 8 comm&+ w1 z 9 ! a=esaid in/ances1 s we are to d x by an entire submission to 8 dispos+ w2 p>ticul>ly1 :5 "u afflictive disp5sations ( provid5ce1 we mu/ own 8 sov]eignty & "r to d :at he w ) u z 8 own1 ,mat?4 xx4 #ae4 & t ^! afflictions are inf9itely less ?an our iniquities des]ve1 ,ezra ix4 #ac4 ,& we mu/ adore 8 wisdom & goodness 9 try+ our graces h]eby1 & deal+ ) u 9 su* a way z is ne$ful1 & t only = a season1 #a ,pet4 i4 #f4 ,& we are to own 8 goodness 9 suit+ our /r5g? to our burd5s1 & ov]-rul+ all ?is = our spiritual advantage4 ,x also consi/s 9 an easy1 pati5t1 & cont5t$ frame ( _s1 )\t ! lea/ murmur+ or rep9+ ?\ght2 conclud+1 t :atev] he does is well done1 ,psal4 cxix4 #fe4 ,&1 :i* is some?+ m1 9 rejoic+ t we are c\nt$ wor?y to suff] ! loss ( all ?+s1 yea1 ev5 ( life itself1 if call$ to x1 = 8 sake2 ( :i* we h v>i\s in/ances 9 scripture1 ,acts v4 #da4 ,heb4 x4 #cd4 ,acts xx4 #bd4 ,moreov]1 we ought to glorify ,god 9 all ! natural1 civil1 & religi\s actions ( life1 :i* are to be consecrat$ or devot$ to him4 ,we enjoy ! bless+s ( life to no purpose if we d n live to ! ,"l1 & ?ankfully ackn[l$ge t we receive !m all f 8 h&2 & :atev] ! call+ be1 :]e) we are call$1 we mu/ !re9 abide ) him1 & see t we h 8 w>rant to engage 9 x1 & expect success f 8 bless+ att5d+ x1 or else x w be to no purpose4 ,?us says ,moses1 ,x is ! ,"l ?y ,god t give? !e p[] to get weal?1 ,deut4 viii4 #ah4 ,&1 9 all our deal+s ) m51 we are to consid] ourselves z "u ! inspection ( ! all-see+ eye ( ,god1 to :om we are acc\ntable = all we d1 & %\ld be induc$ h]eby1 to ex]cise ourselves always to keep consci5ces void ( (f5ce t[>ds ,god & man4 ,z = religi\s duties1 :]e9 we h m imm$iately to d ) ,god1 we are to glorify him1 by tak+ up a pr(ession ( religion 9 g5]al1 z be+ influ5c$ by 8 au?ority1 enc\rag$ by 8 promis$ assi/ance1 & approv+ ourselves to him1 z ! se>*] ( he>ts3 & we mu/ take he$ t we d n re/ 9 an outw>d =m or %ew ( godl9ess1 )\t ! p[] !re(2 or 9 hav+ a "n to live )\t a pr9cipal ( spiritual life1 by :i* we may be enabl$ to put =? liv+ & spiritual actions agreeable !reunto3 & all ^! religi\s duties mu/ be p]=m$ by fai?1 :]eby we dep5d on ,*ri/1 our great ,m$iator1 bo? = assi/ance & acceptance2 by :i* means we glorify him1 z ! f\nta9 ( all grace1 9 :om alone bo? our p]sons & s]vices are accept$ 9 ! sight ( ,god1 & r$\nd to 8 glory4 ,& ?is is to be done at all times2 s t :5 our ?\ghts are n directly conv]sant ab\t any ( ! div9e p]fections1 z x (t5 happ5s1 :5 we are engag$ 9 "s ( ! m m9ute1 or indiff]5t actions ( life2 yet we are to glorify him habitually1 z hav+ our he>ts "r ) him2 s t :atev] we d may ref] ultimately to 8 glory4 ,z e /ep ! travell] takes is t[>d 8 j\rney's end1 ?\gh x may n be e mom5t 9 8 ?\ghts2 s ! less important actions ( life %\ld be subs]vi5t to ^? t are ( great] consequ5ce1 9 :i* ! hon\r ( ,god & religion is m imm$iately conc]n$2 9 :i* s5se we maybe said to glorify him !re94 ,?us hav+ consid]$1 t x is our indisp5sable duty to make ! glory ( ,god our highe/ end 9 all our actions1 we might f>!r add1 z a motive to en=ce x1 t ,god is ! fir/ cause ( all ?+s1 & 8 own glory 0 ! end he design$ 9 all 8 works1 :e!r ( creation or provid5ce3 & x is c]ta91 t ?is is ! mo/ excell5t end we c propose to ourselves2 !re=e ! mo/ valuable actions ( life ought to be ref]r$ to x1 & our he>ts mo/ set ^u x2 o!rwise we act bel[ ! dignity ( our nature2 &1 :ile o!r creatures1 design$ only to glorify him objectively1 answ] ! end = :i* !y 7 made1 we1 by d5y+ him t tribute ( praise :i* is due f u1 abuse our sup]ior faculties1 & live 9 va94 ,,ii4 ,! next ?+ to be consid]$ is :at x is to enjoy ,god4 #a4 ,?is supposes a propriety 91 or claim to him1 z our ,god4 ,we _c be said to enjoy t :i* we h no "r or claim to1 z "o man _c be said to enjoy an e/ate :i* belongs to ano!r2 s ,god mu/ be our ,god 9 cov5ant1 or we _c enjoy him2 & t he is s1 ) respect to all t fe> him1 is evid5t1 inasmu* z he gives !m leave to say1 ,psal4 xlviii4 #ad1 ,?is ,god is our ,god2 &1 ,psal4 lxvii1 #f4 ,god1 ev5 our ,god1 %all bless u4 #b4 ,to enjoy ,god1 is to h a special graci\s communion ) him1 to conv]se or walk ) him1 & to delight 9 him2 z :5 we c say1 #a ,john i4 #c4 ,truly our fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is enjoym5t ( ,god1 or communion ) him1 is1 7#a47 ,t :i* we are bless$ ) 9 ?is _w1 :i* is b imp]fect1 z we "k & love him b 9 "p1 & our communion ) him is (t5 int]rupt$ & weak5$1 ?r\gh ! preval5cy ( indwell+ s93 & t joy & delight :i* arises f !nce is (t5 cl\d$ & sulli$2 &1 at be/1 we enjoy him "h b 9 a m$iate way1 9 & "u 8 ord9ances1 z agreeable to ?is pres5t /ate4 7#b47 ,believ]s %all enjoy him p]fectly & imm$iately 9 heav51 )\t int]mission or abatem5t1 & t = ev]2 ?is is call$1 ,see+ him z he is1 #a ,john iii4 #b4 & be+ ) him :]e he is1 to behold 8 glory1 ,john xvii4 #bd4 ,& 9 ord] h]eto1 _! s\ls %all be made capable or receptive h]e(1 by ! removal n only ( all s9ful b natural imp]fections1 & %all be m enl>g$1 z well z h bright] discov]ies ( ! div9e glory3 & ?is %all be att5d$ ) a p]fect fre$om f all ! consequ5ces ( s92 su* z sorr[1 div9e des]tion1 & ! _m evils t att5d u 9 ?is pres5t life2 z well z f all temptations to x4 ,s t _! happ9ess %all be confirm$ & secur$ to !m1 & t ) ?is advantage1 t x %all be impossible = !m to be dispossess$ ( x4 ,?is is c]ta9ly ! mo/ desirable end1 next to ! glory ( ,god1 t c be int5d$ or pursu$ by u4#e ,,iii4 ,?is leads u to consid] ! connexion t !re is betwe5 our glorify+ ,god & enjoym5t ( him4 ,god has jo9$ ^! two toge!r1 s t "o %all n be atta9$ )\t ! o!r4 ,x is ! highe/ presumption to expect to be made happy ) him = ev]1 )\t liv+ to 8 glory "h4 ,= 9 z mu* z heav5 is a /ate ( p]fect bless$ness1 !y1 :o %all h]eaft] be possess$ ( x1 mu/ be tra9$ up1 or made meet = x2 :i* is ! gr& design ( all ! means ( grace4 ,h[ prepo/]\s w\ld x be to suppose1 t !y1 :o h no reg>d to ! hon\r ( ,god "h1 %all be cr[n$ ) glory1 hon\r1 immortality1 & et]nal life1 9 8 pres5ce h]eaft]6 ,!re=e a life ( hol9ess is absolutely necess>y to ! heav5ly bless$ness2 & s9ce ^! two are s connect$ toge!r1 !y :o exp]i5ce ! "o1 %all n fail ( ! o!r2 = ?is is secur$ to !m by ! fai?fulness ( ,god1 :o has promis$ to give grace & glory1 ,psal4 lxxxiv4 #aa4 ,!re=e1 he :o beg9s a good "w 9 !m1 w p]=m x1 ,phil4 i4 #f4 & give !m ! end ( _! fai?1 ev5 ! salvation ( _! s\ls1 #a ,pet4 i4 #h4 ,f ! connexion t !re is betwe5 our glorify+ & enjoy+ ,god1 we may inf]1 #a4 ,t x is a v prepo/]\s ?+ = any "o to assign ?is z a m>k ( grace1 t p]sons mu/ be cont5t to p]i% et]nally1 t ,god may be glorifi$4 ,x is true1 x is alleg$ 9 fav\r ( ?is supposition1 t ,moses1 & ! apo/le ,paul1 seem to give c\nt5ance to x2 "o by say+1 ,exod4 xxxii4 #cb4 ,if ?\ wilt =give _! s92 &1 if n1 blot me1 ,i pray !e1 out ( ! book :i* ?\ ha/ writt52 ! o!r1 ,rom4 ix4 #c4 ,i c\ld wi% t myself 7 accurs$ f ,*ri/1 = my bre?r5 & k9sm5 accord+ to ! fle%4 ,b to ?is x may be answ]$1 t ,moses1 9 desir+ to be blott$ out ( ! book :i* ,god _h writt51 mu/ n be suppos$ to be will+ to p]i% et]nally = ,israel's sake2 b he is cont5t to be blott$ out ( ! book ( ! liv+1 or to h 8 "n no m rememb]$ on e>?2 & seems to decl9e ! hon\r :i* ,god _h (f]$ him1 :5 he said1 ,exod4 xxxii4 #aj4 ,let me alone1 t ,i may consume !m2 & ,i w make ( !e a great nation2 he desires n ! advancem5t ( 8 own family1 if ,israel mu/ cease to be a p1 to :om ,god _h promis$ to be a ,god4 ,z = ! apo/le ,paul's wi%1 x is ei!r1 z "s suppose1 a ra% & inconsid]ate flight ( zeal = ,god1 & s n w>rantable1 ?\gh 9 "s respects proce$+ f a good pr9ciple2 or r1 z ,i humbly conceive ! mean+ is1 he c\ld wi% himself accurs$ f ,*ri/1 s f> z is consi/5t ) 8 love2 or he is cont5t to be "u ! ext]nal m>ks ( ,god's displeasure2 or depriv$ ( ! com=table s5sation ( 8 love1 or _m ( ^? fruits & effects !re(1 :i* ! believ] enjoys 9 ?is life3 = ,i _c1 9 ! lea/1 ?9k he desires to be depriv$ ( a real int]e/ 9 x1 or to be et]nally sep>at$ f ,*ri/1 on any condition :atsoev]4#f #b4 ,s9ce ! et]nal enjoym5t ( ,god is "o great end :i* we ought to h 9 view1 x is no sign ( a m]c5>y _s to h an eye to ! heav5ly glory1 to quick5 u to duty2 see+ ?is is promis$ by ,god to ^? :o are fai?ful1 ?us1 ,psal4 lxxxiii4 #bd4 ,?\ %alt guide me ) ?y c\nsel1 & aft]w>d receive me to glory4 ,! l promises we h 9 _m o!r scriptures1 :i* are design$ to excite our desire & hope ( ?is bless$ness2 !re=e ! ex]cise ( ^! graces1 f su* motives1 is f> f be+ unlawful3 yea1 x is comm5d$ 9 ! sa9ts1 :o are said1 ,heb4 xi4 #af4 to desire a bett] c\ntry1 t is1 an heav5ly4 ,& ,moses is comm5d$ = hav+ ! recomp5ce ( rew>d 9 view1 :5 he pref]r$ ! reproa* ( ,*ri/ be=e ! treasures ( ,egypt1 v]4 #bf4 ,nev]!less1 :5 ?is respect to future bless$ness is w>rantable1 x mu/ be consid]$ z an exp$i5t = our glorify+ ,god1 :ile we behold 8 glory2 & :5 we consid] x z a rew>d1 we mu/ n look ^u x z :at is m]it$ by our s]vice1 or conf]r$ 9 a way ( debt1 b z a rew>d ( grace1 giv5 freely to u1 ?\gh f\nd$ on ! m]its ( ,*ri/4 ,footnote #d3 ,he :o glorifies ,god int5tionally1 !reby promotes 8 own happ9ess4 ,our enjoy+ ,god is glorify+ him4 ,! two objects coalesce4 ,vide note on page #ai4 ,footnote #e3 ,! answ] connect$ ) ?is "q makes ! glorify+ & enjoym5t b "o end2 & ?us ! enjoym5t is suppos$ to consi/ 9 ! glorify+ ,god4 ,footnote #f3 ,x is n probable t ! idea ( a book ( life1 :i* is n to be und]/ood lit]ally1 0 at all 9 use 9 ! days ( ,moses4 ,! t]m us$ by ,paul is n hypo!tical1 b affirmative1 & 9 ! pa/ t5se1 ,i did wi%1 or r ,i 0 wi%+ to be sep>at$ f ,*ri/4 ,! tru? ( ?is ass]tion no "o1 :o is acqua9t$ ) 8 hi/ory1 c d\bt2 = he _h be5 a p]secutor4 ,su* a wi%1 made aft] he 0 a subject ( sav+ grace1 w\ld h be5 unnatural1 irrelevant1 impi\s & impossible4 ,x has be5 nev]!less1 zeal\sly cont5d$ by "s le>n$ & pi\s mod]n div9es t1 8! b5evol5t p]son is dispos$1 & will+ to give up1 & rel9qui% 8 own int]e/ & happ9ess1 :5 inconsi/5t ) ! public good1 or ! greate/ good ( ! :ole40#g ,by b5evol5ce !y mean love to be+ 9 g5]al1 )\t reg>d to any excell5cy 9 t be+1 8unless m]e exi/5ce0#h be su*4 ,9 ?is !y place all virtue1 & all religion4 ,& t !y may ! m cle>ly di/+ui% ?is species ( love f t ( complac5cy & gratitude1 9 :i* ! p>ty ev] has 8 eye ^u 8 own advantage1 !y usually adopt ! phrase dis9t]e/$ b5evol5ce1 yet n :olly disc>d+ ! idea ( ! p>ty's own int]e/1 b view+ x only on ! g5]al scale ) t ( all o!r be+s4 ,true hol9ess consi/s 9 a disposition1 & suitable expressions ( x1 9 con=mity to ! reveal$ w ( ,god2 s f> z ?is accords ) ! good ( ! :ole1 su* b5evol5ce w run p>allel ) hol9ess2 b e attempt to sub/itute any o!r rule ( action or gr\nd ( obligation ?an ! au?oritatively express$ w ( ,god1 approa*es ! crime ( idolatry4 ,x is c]ta9ly a v high /& we assume1 :5 we pr(ess to pass by all ! amiabl5ess1 & excell5cy ( ! div9e "*2 & all 8 goodness1 & m]cy to u2 & to love 8 be+ only toge!r ) creat$ exi/5ces1 ) ! same indep5d5t1 & dignifi$ love ( b5evol5ce1 :i* he ex]cises t[>ds 8 helpless creatures4 ,all ! displays ( 8 p]fections & compassions seem design$ r to elicit ! affections ( complac5cy & gratitude4 ,t ! advantages ( religion 9 ?is _w1 & ! next may be s\ght f selfi%1 & m]c5>y views is a lam5table tru?2 b because c>nal m9ds may f9d _! own de/ruction 9 aim+ at ! bless+s :i* ! spiritual only c enjoy1 ?is is no reason :]e=e ! sa9ts %\ld n f9d _! ultimate int]e/ to accompany _! duty 9 e in/ance4 ,accord+ly1 = _! enc\ragem5t1 ! bless+s ( peace1 & spiritual consolations "h1 & ( et]nal happ9ess1 are exhibit$ to _! view 9 gl[+ col\rs4 ,b ?is w\ld n h be5 done if x 7 ess5tial to ! "* ( _! love1 t !y %\ld be will+ to be sep>at$ f ,*ri/4 ,t we h by nature a fe>ful prop5sity to e>?ly good1 :i* is va91 illusory1 disgu/+ & debas+1 mu/ be ackn[l$g$2 & t we are !re=e requir$ to d5y our natural selves is kn[n unto e ,*ri/ian4 ,b x by no means results1 t because we mu/ turn away f ! temptations ( temporal ?+s1 we may n aspire to ^? bless+s :i* are spiritual & et]nal4 ,god himself is et]nally happy 9 8 own self complac5cy1 & has enc\rag$ u to expect ev]la/+ happ9ess f ! same s\rce4 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ^: b5evol5ce t[>ds u is an et]nal appeal to our gratitude1 :i* supposes a reg>d to our own int]e/2 9 suff]+ dea? _h respect also to ! joy :i* 0 set be=e him1 & %all see ( ! travail ( 8 s\l & %all be satisfi$4 ,love is ess5tial to duty1 )\t :i* x is =c$1 & _c be deem$ ob$i5ce 9 ! view ( him :o se>*es ! he>t4 ,?is has be5 notic$ by ! ,savi\r1 b he has omitt$ ^? di/9ctions1 :i* are acc\nt$ s important 9 mod]n times2 yet 8 doctr9es are n less spiritual1 ?an ours aft] we h sublimat$ ! gospel to ! highe/ pit* ( ref9em5t4 ,footnote #g3 ,dr4 ,,hopk9s4 ,footnote #h3 ,presid5t ,,edw>ds4 ,que/4 ,,ii4 ,,que/4 ,,ii4 ,h[ do? x appe> t !re is a ,god8 ,,answ4 ,! v light ( nature 9 man1 & ! works ( ,god1 decl>e t !re is a ,god2 b 8 ^w & ,_s only1 d suffici5tly & effectually reveal him unto m5 = _! salvation4 ,be=e we ent] on ! pro( ( ?is important doctr9e1 let x be premis$1 t we ought to be able to prove by argum5ts1 or give a reason ( our belief t !re is a ,god4 #a4 ,because x is ! f\ndation ( all natural & reveal$ religion2 & !re=e x mu/ n be receiv$ m]ely by tradition1 z ?\gh !re 7 no o!r reason :y we believe x1 b because o!rs d s1 or because we h be5 in/ruct$ h]e9 f our *ildhood2 = t is unbecom+ ! dignity & importance ( ! subject1 & w\ld be an in/ance ( great /upidity1 especially see+ we h s full & demon/rative an evid5ce !re(1 tak5 f ! :ole frame ( nature2 9 :i* !re is no?+ b :at af=ds an argum5t to confirm our belief t !re is a ,god4 #b4 ,!re is a great deal ( a!ism 9 our he>ts1 by reason :]e( we are prone sometimes to call 9 "q ! be+1 p]fections1 & provid5ce ( ,god4 ,to :i* we may also add1 t ! ,devil frequ5tly injects a!i/ical ?\ghts into our m9ds2 :i* is a great affliction to u1 & r5d]s x necess>y t we %\ld use all possible means = our e/abli%m5t 9 ?is great tru?4 #c4 ,! ab\nd+ ( a!ism 9 ! _w1 & ! boldness ( _m 9 argu+ aga9/ ?is tru?1 r5d]s x necess>y t we %\ld be able to def5d x1 t we may /op ! m\?s ( blasphem]s1 & s plead ! cause ( ,god1 & ass]t 8 be+ & p]fections aga9/ ^? t d5y !m2 z ,psal4 xiv4 #a4 ,! fool1 :o sai? 9 8 he>t !re is no ,god4 #d4 ,?is w greatly t5d to e/abli% our fai? 9 ^? com=table tru?s t arise f our int]e/ 9 him1 & give u a m solid f\ndation = our hope1 z excit$ by 8 promises1 :i* receive all _! =ce & virtue f ^? p]fections :i* are impli$ 9 ! idea ( a ,god4 #e4 ,?is w make u set a due value on 8 works1 by :i* we are l$ to conclude 8 et]nal p[] & ,godhead1 & s to admire him 9 !m1 ,job xxxvi4 #bd4 ,rememb] t ?\ magnify 8 "w1 :i* m5 behold4 ,we %all n[ consid] ^? argum5ts m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 by :i* ! be+ ( a ,god may be ev9c$2 z1 ,i4 ,f ! light ( nature 9 man1 by :i* we und]/& t reason :i* he is end[$ )1 :]eby he is di/+ui%$ f1 & r5d]$ sup]ior to1 all o!r creatures 9 ?is l[] _w1 :]eby he is able to obs]ve ! connexion ( ?+s1 & _! dep5d5ce on "o ano!r1 & inf] ^? consequ5ces :i* may be d$uc$ f !nce4 ,^! reason+ p[]s1 inde$1 are v mu* sulli$1 deprav$1 & weak5$1 by our apo/acy f ,god1 b n :olly oblit]at$2 s t !re are "s rema9s !re(1 :i* are common to all nations1 :]eby1 )\t ! help ( special revelation x may be kn[n t !re is a ,god4 ,b ?is ei!r respects ! pr9ciple ( reason+1 :i* we 7 born )1 ^u ! acc\nt :]e( infants are call$ intellig5t creatures2 or ! ex]cise !re( 9 a discursive way1 9 ! adult1 :o only are capable to disc]n ?is tru?1 :i* !y d m or less1 9 proportion to _! natural capacity1 z !y make advances 9 ! k ( o!r ?+s4 ,n[ = ! pro( ( ! be+ ( a ,god f ! light ( nature1 let ! foll[+ propositions be consid]$ 9 _! respective ord]4 #a4 ,!re ha? be51 = _m ages pa/1 a succession ( creatures 9 ! _w4#i #b4 ,^! creatures c\ld n make !mselves1 = t :i* is no?+ _c act2 if x makes itself1 x acts be=e x exi/s2 x acts z a creator be=e x exi/s z a creature2 & x mu/ be1 9 ! same respect1 bo? a cause & an effect1 or x mu/ be1 & n be1 at ! same "t1 ?an :i* no?+ c be m absurd2 !re=e creatures 7 made by ano!r1 ^u :i* acc\nt we call !m creatures4 #c4 ,^! creatures c\ld n make "o ano!r2 = to create some?+ out ( no?+1 or out ( matt] altoge!r unfit to be made :at is produc$ out ( x1 is to act above ! natural p[]s ( ! creature1 & contr>y to ! fix$ laws ( nature2 & !re=e is too great a "w = a creature1 :o c d no?+ b 9 a natural way1 ev5 z an artific]1 ?\gh he c build an h\se ) fit mat]ials1 yet he _c produce ! matt] out ( :i* he builds x2 nor c he build x ( matt] unfit = 8 purpose1 z wat]1 fire1 air1 c4 ,all creatures act )9 _! own sph]e1 t is1 9 a natural way3 b creation is a sup]natural "w1 & too great = a creature to p]=m2 !re=e creatures _c be suppos$ to h made "o ano!r4 #d4 ,if x 0 suppos$ possible = "o creature to make ano!r1 !n sup]iors mu/ h made inf]iors2 & s man1 or "s o!r intellig5t creature1 mu/ h made ! _w3 b :]e is ! creature t ev] pret5d$ to ?is p[] or wisdom1 s z to be call$ ! ,creator ( ! ends ( ! e>?4 #e4 ,if any creature c\ld make itself1 or o!r creatures ( ! same species1 :y did he n pres]ve himself2 = he t c give be+ to himself1 c c]ta9ly cont9ue himself 9 be+8 or :y did he n make himself m p]fect8 ,:y did he make himself1 & o!r creatures ( ! same species1 9 su* a condition1 t !y are always indig5t1 or /& 9 ne$ ( support f o!r creatures4 ,or f>!r1 suppos+ ! creature made himself1 & all o!r ?+s1 h[ comes x to pass t no "o kn[s mu* ( himself comp>atively1 or o!r ?+s8 ,does n he t makes ?+s und]/& !m8 !re=e man c\ld n make himself1 or o!r creatures4 #f4 ,x foll[s !re=e f h5ce1 t !re mu/ be a ,god1 :o is ! fir/ cause ( all ?+s1 necess>ily exi/+1 & n dep5d+ on ! w ( ano!r1 & by ^: p[] all ?+s exi/2 ,( him1 & ?r\gh him1 & to him are all ?+s1 ,rom4 xi4 #cf4 ,9 him we live1 & move1 & h our be+1 ,acts xvii4 #bh4 ,?us mu* conc]n+ ! m g5]al me?od ( reason+1 :]eby ! light ( nature ev9ces ! be+ ( a ,god2 we proce$1 ,,ii4 ,to consid] m p>ticul>ly h[ ! be+ ( ,god may be ev9c$ f 8 works4 ,! cause is kn[n by its effects2 s9ce !re=e1 z 0 b n[ obs]v$1 creatures c\ld n produce !mselves1 !y mu/ be creat$ by "o :o is n a creature4 ,n[1 if !re be no m$ium betwe5 ,god & ! creature1 or betwe5 inf9ite & f9ite1 betwe5 a self-exi/5t or und]iv$1 & a d]iv$ be+2 & if all creatures exi/1 z has be5 %ewn1 by ! w & p[] ( _! ,creator1 & s are f9ite & dep5d5t2 !n x foll[s1 t !re is "o f :om !y d]iv$ _! be+1 & on :om !y dep5d = all ?+s2 t is1 ,god4 ,?is is usually illu/rat$ by ?is similitude4 ,suppose we 7 ca/ on an unkn[n isl&1 & !re saw h\ses built1 b no m5 to inhabit !m1 %\ld we n conclude !re _h be5 "s !re t built !m8 ,c\ld ! /ones & timb] put !mselves into t =m 9 :i* !y are8 ,or c\ld ! bea/s ( ! field build !m1 t are )\t und]/&+8 ,or :5 we see a curi\s piece ( workman%ip1 z a wat*1 or a clock1 p]=m all its motions 9 a regul> way1 c we ?9k ! :eels came toge!r by *ance8#aj %\ld we n conclude t x 0 made by "o ( suffici5t skill to frame & put !m toge!r 9 t ord]1 & give motion to !m8 ,%all ! clay say to him t fa%ion$ x1 ,:at make/ ?\1 or ?y "w1 ,he ha? no h&s8 ,isa4 xlv4 #i4 ,?is leads u to consid] ! wisdom ( ,god 9 8 works1 :i* demon/rates 8 be+4 ,?is ! ,psalmi/ m5tions ) admiration1 ,psal4 civ4 #bd4 ,o ,"l1 h[ manifold are ?y works2 9 wisdom ha/ ?\ made !m all6 ,:5 we see lett]s put toge!r1 :i* make words or s5t5ces1 & ^! a book1 conta9+ ! greate/ s5se1 & ! ideas jo9$ toge!r 9 ! mo/ beautiful ord]1 %\ld we n conclude t "s man1 equal to ?is "w1 _h put !m toge!r8 ,ev5 s ! wisdom t %9es =? 9 all ! p>ts ( ! creation1 proves t !re is a ,god4 ,?is appe>s1 ,9 ! exact h>mony & subs]vi5cy ( "o "p ( ! creation to ano!r1 ,hos4 ii4 #ba1 #bb4 ,i w he>1 sai? ! ,"l2 ,i w he> ! heav5s1 & !y %all he> ! e>?4 ,& ! e>? %all he> ! corn1 & ! w9e1 & ! oil1 & !y %all he> ,jezreel4 ,"o "p ( ?is frame ( nature m9i/]s to ano!r4 ,?us ! sun1 & o!r heav5ly bodies1 give light to ! _w1 :i* w\ld be no bett] ?an a cave or dungeon )\t !m2 & af=d life & influ5ce to plants & trees2 & ma9ta9 ! life ( all liv+ creatures4 ,! cl\ds s5d d[n ra9 t moi/5s ! e>?1 & makes x fruitful2 & ?is is n p\r$ =? by :ole oceans toge!r1 b by small drops1 ,job xxxvi4 #bg4 ,he make? small ! drops ( wat]2 !y p\r d[n ra9 accord+ to ! vap\r !re(2 & ^! are n p]petual1 = t w\ld t5d to its de/ruction4 ,! moi/ places ( ! e>?1 & ! sea supply ! cl\ds ) wat]1 t !y may h a suffici5t /ore to return aga9 to x4 ,! air fans & refre%es ! e>?1 & is necess>y = ! gr[? ( all ?+s1 & ! ma9ta9+ ! life & heal? ( ^? t dwell !re94 ,?is subs]vi5cy ( "o ?+ to ano!r is )\t _! own design or contrivance2 = !y are n end[$ ) und]/&+ or w2 nei!r do? ?is dep5d on ! w ( ! creature4 ,! sun do? n enlight5 or give w>m? to ! _w1 or ! cl\ds or air refre% ! e>? at our pleasure2 & !re=e all ?is is subject to ! ord] & direction ( "o :o is ! ,god ( nature1 :o comm&s ! sun1 & x %9e?1 & ! cl\ds to give ra9 at 8 pleasure4 ,x is he t gave ! regul> motion to ! heav5ly bodies1 &1 by 8 wisdom1 fix$ & cont9ues ! v>i\s seasons ( ! ye>1 summ] & w9t]1 se$-"t & h>ve/1 day & night1 & e ?+ t t5ds to ! beauty & h>mony ( nature2 !re=e ^! curi\s1 & nev]-en\gh to be admir$1 works1 pla9ly decl>e t !re is a ,god4 ,?is is describ$ ) unp>allel$ elegancy ( /yle1 ,job xxxvii4 #i1 c4 ,out ( ! s\? come? ! :irlw9d2 & cold out ( ! nor?4 ,by ! brea? ( ,god1 fro/ is giv52 & ! bread? ( ! wat]s is /rait5$4 ,also by wat]+ he we>ie? ! ?ick cl\d2 he scatt]e? 8 bright cl\d4 ,do/ ?\ "k ! balanc+s ( ! cl\ds1 ! wondr\s works ( him :i* is p]fect 9 k8 ,h[ ?y g>m5ts are w>m :5 he quiete? ! e>? by ! s\?-w9d8#aa ,b t we may f>!r ev9ce ?is tru?1 we %all lay d[n ! foll[+ argum5ts to prove ! be+ ( a ,god1 :i* appe>s1 ,i4 ,f ^? creatures t are end[$ ) a l[] k9d ( life ?an man4 #a4 ,no creature c produce a fly or ! lea/ insect1 b accord+ to ! fix$ laws ( nature2 & t :i* we call life1 or ! pr9ciple ( _! respective motion & actions1 none b a ,god c give2 s t 8 be+ is pla9ly prov$1 f all liv+ creatures bel[ man1 :i* are subs]vi5t1 _m ( !m1 to "o ano!r1 & all to man1 & t n by our ord]+2 !re=e ?is is done by ! h& ( him :o is ! ,god ( nature4 #b4 ,! natural in/9ct ( liv+ creatures1 e "o act+ accord+ to its k9d2 & "s ( ! smalle/ creatures produc+ ?+s t no human art c imitate1 pla9ly proves a ,god4 ,?us ! bird 9 build+ its ne/2 ! spid] 9 fram+ its web2 ! bee 9 provid+ /ore-h\ses = its honey2 & ! ant 9 ^? provisions :i* x lays up 9 summ] aga9/ w9t]2 ! silk-worm 9 provid+ cloa?+ = man1 & 9 be+ trans=m$ into v>i\s %apes1 & _m o!rs ( small] sort ( creatures1 t act 9 a wond]ful way1 )\t ! ex]cise ( reason or design1 ^! all prove ! be+ ( ,god4 #c4 ,! great]1 fi]c]1 or m =midable sort ( liv+ creatures1 z ! lion1 tig]1 & o!r bea/s ( prey1 are s ord]$1 t !y fly f man1 :om !y c\ld easily dev\r1 & avoid ^? cities & places :]e m5 inhabit1 t s we may dwell safely4 ,!y are n *as$ into ! woods by u2 b ^! are allott$1 z ! places ( _! resid5ce by ! ,god ( nature4 #d4 ,^? liv+ creatures t are mo/ useful to m51 & s subject to !m1 viz4 ! horse1 camel1 & _m o!rs1 ^! "k n _! own /r5g?1 or p[]1 to resi/ or rebel aga9/ !m2 :i* is ord]$ by inf9ite wisdom3 & !re are _m o!r in/ances ( ! l nature1 all :i* are v /rong argum5ts to prove t !re is a ,god1 ^: glory %9es =? 9 all 8 works4 ,,ii4 ,f ! /ructure ( human bodies1 9 :i* respect we are said to be fe>fully & wond]fully made2 ?is1 if x be ab/ract$ly consid]$ )\t reg>d to ! fix$ c\rse & laws ( nature1 exce$s ! p[] & skill ( all creatures1 & c be no o!r ?an ! workman%ip ( a ,god1 & !re=e is a demon/ration ( 8 be+ & p]fections4 ,no man ev] pret5d$ to give a specim5 ( 8 skill !re94 ,! f9e/ /atu>ies or limn]s1 :o h imitat$ or giv5 a picture1 or repres5tation ( human bodies1 h n pret5d$ to give life or motion to !m2 h]e9 _! skill is baffl$4 ,! wise/ m5 9 ! _w h confess$ _! ignorance ( ! way & mann] ( ! =mation ( human bodies2 h[ !y are fram$ 9 _! fir/ rudim5ts1 pres]v$ & gr[ to p]fection 9 ! womb1 & h[ !y are increas$1 n\ri%$1 & cont9u$ 9 _! heal?1 /r5g?1 & vig\r = _m ye>s4 ,?is has made ! inquiries ( ! mo/ ?\ghtful m5 issue 9 admiration3 h]e9 we pla9ly see ! p[] & wisdom ( ,god1 to :i* alone x is ow+4 ,"h x may be obs]v$1 t !re are sev]al ?+s v wond]ful 9 ! /ructure ( human bodies1 :i* f>!r ev9ce ?is tru?4 ,z1 #a4 ,! organs ( s5se & spee*4 #b4 ,! circulation ( ! blood1 & ! natural heat :i* is pres]v$ = _m ye>s toge!r1 ( :i* !re is no in/ance b 9 liv+ creatures4 ,ev5 fire w consume & wa/e itself by degrees1 & all ?+s1 :i* h only acquir$ heat1 w soon gr[ cold2 b ! natural heat ( ! body ( man is pres]v$ 9 x z long z life is cont9u$4 #c4 ,! cont9ual supply ( animal spirits1 & _! subs]vi5cy to s5se & motion4#ac #d4 ,! n]ves1 :i*1 ?\gh small z ?reads1 rema9 unbrok51 ?\gh e "o ( ^! small fibres p]=ms its (fice1 & t5ds to convey /r5g? & motion to ! body4 #e4 ,! situation ( ! p>ts 9 _! mo/ prop] place3 ! int]nal p>ts1 :i* w\ld be ru9$ & de/roy$ if expos$ to ! injuries t ! ext]nal ones are3 ^! are secur$ 9 prop] inclosures1 & s pres]v$1 ,job x4 #aa4 ,?\ ha/ cloa!d me ) sk9 & fle%1 & ha/ f5c$ me ) bones & s9ews4 #f4 ,all ! p>ts ( ! body are s dispos$1 t !y are fitt$ = _! respective uses1 z be+ situate 9 ^? places :i* r5d] !m mo/ fit to p]=m _! prop] actions4 #g4 ,! diff]+ features ( diff]5t bodies1 s t we sc>ce see p]sons 9 all respects alike1 is wond]ful1 & ! result ( div9e wisdom3 = ev5 ?is is necess>y = society1 & our p]=m+ ! duties we owe to "o ano!r4 #h4 ,! union ( ?is body ) ! s\l1 :i* is a _s ( a v diff]5t nature1 c nev] be suffici5tly admir$ or acc\nt$ =2 b gives u occasion h]e9 to own a sup]ior1 inf9itely wise be+4 ,:i* leads u1 ,,iii4 ,to consid] h[ ! be+ ( ,god may be ev9c$ f ! nature ( ! s\l ( man4 ,he is said1 ,ze*4 xii4 #a4 ,to h =m$ ! _s ( man )9 him4 ,& h]eby 8 p[] & wisdom1 & consequ5tly 8 be+1 is decl>$4 ,=1 #a4 ,! nature ( a spiritual sub/ance is mu* less kn[n ?an t ( bodies2 & !re=e t :i* we _c fully und]/&1 we mu/ admire4 ,if ! wisdom & p[] ( ,god is visible 9 ! /ructure ( our bodies1 x is mu* m s 9 ! =mation ( our s\ls2 & s9ce we _c fully describe :at !y are1 & "k little ( !m b by _! effects1 c]ta9ly we c\ld n =m !m2 & !re=e !re is a ,god1 :o is ! ,fa!r ( spirits4 #b4 ,! p[]s & capacities ( ! s\l are v>i\s1 & v ext5sive4 7#a47 ,x c frame ideas ( ?+s sup]ior to its own nature1 & c employ itself 9 contemplat+ & behold+ ! ord]1 beauty1 & connexion ( all ^? ?+s 9 ! _w1 :i* are1 z x 71 a book1 9 :i* we may read ! div9e p]fections1 & improve !m to ! be/ purposes4 7#b47 ,x takes 9 ! va/ compass ( ?+s pa/1 :i* x c reflect on & rememb]1 ) satisfaction1 or regret3 & x c look =w>d to ?+s to come1 :i* x c expect1 & accord+ly conceive pleasure or uneas9ess 9 ! =e?\ghts !re(4 7#c47 ,x c *use or embrace :at is good1 or fly f & reject :at is evil & hurtful to x4 7#d47 ,x is capable ( moral gov]nm5t1 ( conduct+ itself accord+ to ! pr9ciples ( reason1 & c]ta9 rules enjo9$ x = ! atta9+ ! highe/ end4 7#e47 ,x is capable ( religion1 & s c argue t !re is a ,god1 & give him ! glory t is due to 8 "n1 & be happy 9 ! enjoym5t ( him4 7#f47 ,x is immortal1 & !re=e _c be de/roy$ by any creature2 = none b ,god has an absolute sov]eignty ov] ! spirits ( m52 ,no man ha? p[] ov] ! _s to reta9 ! _s2 nei!r ha? he p[] 9 ! day ( dea?1 ,eccles4 viii4 #h4 ,,iv4 ,f ! nature & (fice ( consci5ce1 :i* is t :]eby ! s\l takes a view ( itself1 & its own actions1 z good or evil2 & consid]s itself z "u a law to a sup]ior be+1 f :om x expects rew>ds or puni%m5ts2 & ?is evid5tly proves a ,god4 ,=1 #a4 ,consci5ce is (t5times di/ress$ or com=t$ by its reflection on ^? actions1 :i* no man on e>? c "k3 & !re=e :5 x fe>s puni%m5t = ^? crimes1 :i* come n "u ! cognizance ( human laws1 ! uneas9ess t x f9ds 9 itself1 & its dread ( puni%m5t1 pla9ly discov]s t x is appreh5sive ( a div9e be+1 :o has be5 (f5d$1 ^: wra? & res5tm5t x fe>s4 ,all ! endeav\rs t m5 c use to bribe1 bl9d1 or /upify _! consci5ces1 w n prev5t ^! fe>s2 b ! sad appreh5sion ( des]v$ puni%m5t1 f "o :om !y conceive to "k all ?+s1 ev5 ! mo/ secret crimes committ$1 ?is makes p]sons uneasy1 :e!r !y w or no4 ,:i!rsoev] !y fly1 or :at amusem5t soev] !y betake !mselves to1 consci5ce w /ill foll[ !m ) its accusations & dread ( div9e wra?3 ,! wick$ are l ! tr\bl$ sea1 :5 x _c re/1 ,isa4 lvii4 #bj4 ,a dreadful s\nd is 9 8 e>s2 9 prosp]ity ! de/roy] %all come ^u him1 ,job xv4 #ba4 ,t]rors take hold ( him z wat]s1 a tempe/ /eale? him away 9 ! night4 ,! ea/-w9d c>rie? him away1 & he dep>te?2 & z a /orm hurle? him out ( 8 place4 ,= ,god %all ca/ ^u him1 & n sp>e2 he w\ld fa9 flee out ( 8 h&1 ,job xxvii4 #bj1 #ba1 #bb4 ,! wick$ flee :5 no man pursue?1 ,prov4 xxviii4 #a4 ,& ?is is univ]sal1 !re are none b are1 "s "t or o!r1 liable to ^! fe>s1 aris+ f self-reflection1 & ! dictates ( consci5ce2 ! mo/ advanc$ circum/ances 9 ! _w w n =tify aga9/1 or deliv] f !m1 ,acts xxiv4 #be4 ,z ,paul reason$ ( righte\sness1 temp]ance1 & judgm5t to come1 ,felix trembl$4 ,ev5 ,ph>aoh himself1 ! mo/ h>d-he>t$ s9n] 9 ! _w1 :o w\ld fa9 h =c$ a belief ^u himself t !re is no ,god1 & boldly said1 ,:o is ! ,"l1 t ,i %\ld obey him8 yet he c\ld n w>d (f ! conviction t !re is a ,god1 :i* 8 own consci5ce sugge/$4 ,!re=e he 0 =c$ to say1 ,exod4 ix4 #bg4 ,i h s9n$ ?is "t2 ! ,"l is righte\s1 & ,i & my p are wick$4 ,& inde$ all ! pleasures t any c take 9 ! _w1 :o give !mselves up to ! mo/ luxuri\s way ( liv+1 _c prev5t _! trembl+1 :5 consci5ce sugge/s "s ?+s t]rible to !m = _! s9s4 ,?us ,bel%azz>1 :5 9 ! mid/ ( 8 jollity & dr9k+ w9e1 hav+ made a great fea/ to a ?\s& ( 8 lords1 :5 he saw ! f+] ( a man's h& ^u ! wall1 x is said1 ,dan4 v4 #f4 ,! k+'s c\nt5ance 0 *ang$1 & 8 ?\ghts tr\bl$ him2 s t ! jo9ts ( 8 lo9s 7 loos$1 & 8 knees smote "o aga9/ ano!r4 ,?us conc]n+ ^? dictates ( consci5ce1 :i* make m5 v uneasy1 :]eby wick$ m5 are =c$ to own t !re is a ,god1 :e!r !y w or no2 we n[ proce$ to consid] good m51 z hav+ frequ5tly su* s]5ity ( m9d & peace ( consci5ce1 z af=ds !m f>!r matt] ( conviction conc]n+ ?is tru?4 ,x is1 inde$1 a privilege t !y enjoy1 :o h ! light ( scripture revelation1 & s x might h be5 consid]$ "u a foll[+ head2 b s9ce x is oppos$ to :at 0 b n[ br\ght1 z a pro( ( ! be+ ( a ,god1 we may "h obs]ve1 t "s h t composure ( m9d1 9 believ+ & walk+ closely ) ,god1 z t5ds to confirm !m yet m 9 ?is tru?4 ,=1 7#a47 ,?is composure ( m9d abides "u all ! tr\bles & disappo9tm5ts !y meet ) 9 ! _w3 ^? ?+s :i* t5d to di/urb ! peace ( o!r m51 d n s mu* affect !m2 ,he %all n be afraid ( evil tid+s2 8 he>t is fix$1 tru/+ 9 ! ,"l1 ,psal4 cxii4 #g4 ,& z ?is peace abides "u all ! tr\bles ( life1 s x does n leave !m1 b is sometimes m abundant1 :5 !y draw nigh to dea?4 7#b47 ,x is a regul> & ord]ly peace t !y h1 accompani$ ) grace1 s t consci5ce is mo/ quiet :5 ! s\l is mo/ holy2 :i* %ews t !re is a h& ( ,god 9 work+ or speak+ ?is peace1 z design+ !reby to enc\rage & own t grace :i* he has wr\ght 9 !m3 ,rom4 x4 #ac4 ?us ! ,god ( hope is said to fill u ) all joy & peace 9 believ+4 7#c47 ,let !m lab\r nev] s mu* aft] x1 !y c nev] atta9 ?is peace1 )\t a div9e intimation1 or ,god's speak+ peace to _! s\ls2 !re=e :5 he is pleas$1 = wise ends1 to )draw f !m1 !y are de/itute ( x2 s t ,god is h]eby kn[n by 8 works1 or by ^? influ5ces ( 8 grace1 :]eby he gives peace to consci5ce4 ,v4 ,! be+ ( a ,god appe>s f ^? va/ & b\ndless desires1 :i* are implant$ 9 ! s\l2 s t x c take up its re/1 & meet ) full satisfaction1 9 no?+ %ort ( a be+ ( inf9ite p]fection3 !re=e !re is su* an "o1 :i* is ,god4 ,?is w f>!r appe> if we consid]1 #a4 ,we f9d1 by exp]i5ce1 t ?\gh ! s\l1 at pres5t1 be ent]ta9$1 & meets ) "s satisfaction 9 creature-enjoym5ts1 yet x /ill craves & desires m1 ( :at k9d soev] !y be2 & ! reason is1 because !y are n comm5surate to its desires2 ,! eye is n satisfi$ ) see+1 nor ! e> ) he>+1 ,eccles4 i4 #h4 ,t :i* is want+ _c be numb]$1 v]4 #ae4 #b4 ,we _c rationally suppose t su* b\ndless desires %\ld be implant$ 9 ! s\l1 & yet t !re %\ld be no?+ suffici5t to satisfy !m2 = !n ! mo/ excell5t creature 9 ?is l[] _w w\ld be1 9 "s respects1 m mis]able ?an o!r creatures ( a l[] ord]1 :i* obta9 _! ultimate desire4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/1 speak+ ( ! brute creatures1 says1 ,psal4 civ4 #bh4 ,!y are fill$ ) good2 t is1 !y h all t !y crave4 ,!re=e1 #c4 ,!re mu/ be "o t is inf9itely good1 :o c satisfy ^! desires1 consid]$ 9 _! utmo/ ext5t2 & t is ,god1 ! f\nta9 ( all bless$ness4 ,,vi4 ,! be+ ( a ,god may be f>!r ev9c$1 f ! cons5t ( all nations to ?is tru?4 ,n[ t :i* all mank9d agrees 91 mu/ be f\nd$ 9 ! nature ( man1 & t :i* is s1 is evid5t f ! light ( nature4 ,x is true1 !re are _m :o h ?us kn[n ,god1 :o h n wor%ipp$ & glorifi$ him z ,god2 b h be5 va9 9 _! imag9ations1 & h *ang$ ! tru? ( ,god into a lie1 & wor%ipp$ & s]v$ ! creature m ?an ! ,creator1 z ! apo/le says1 ,rom4 i4 #ba1 #be4 ,b x do? n foll[ f h5ce1 t ! hea!n1 :o 7 guilty ( idolatry1 _h no notion ( a ,god 9 g5]al1 b r ! contr>y2 t !re is some?+ 9 ! nature ( man1 :i* sugge/s1 t !y ought to wor%ip "s div9e be+1 :om !y c\ld n1 by ! light ( nature1 suffici5tly "k1 & !re=e !y did s]vice to ^? :o 7 by nature no gods2 h[ev]1 ?is proves t !y 7 n :olly de/itute ( "s ideas ( a ,god1 :i* !re=e are common to all mank9d4 ,n[ t all nations h _h "s disc]n+ t !re is a ,god1 appe>s1 #a4 ,f ! cr$it t is to be giv5 to all anci5t hi/ory2 :i* suffici5tly discov]s t m51 9 all ages1 h own$ & wor%ipp$ some?+ t !y call$ a ,god1 ?\gh !y knew n ! true ,god4 #b4 ,! hea!n !mselves1 z may easily be und]/ood f _! own writ+s1 reckon$ a!ism a dete/able crime1 = ?is reason1 because contr>y to ! light ( nature2 & !re=e "s ( !m h ass]t$1 t !re is no nation 9 ! _w s b>b>\s1 & void ( reason1 z to h no notion ( a ,god4 #c4 ,we may consid] also1 t no *anges 9 ! _w1 or 9 ! circum/ances ( m51 h :olly eras$ ?is pr9ciple3 :atev] *anges !re h be5 9 ! ext]nal modes ( wor%ip1 or 9 ^? ?+s :i* h be5 receiv$ by tradition1 /ill ?is pr9ciple has rema9$ unalt]able1 t !re is a ,god4 ,!re=e ! be+ ( a ,god may be prov$ by ! cons5t ( all nations4 ,object4 #a4 ,b x is object$ to ?is1 t !re h be5 "s speculative a!i/s 9 ! _w4 ,hi/ory gives u an acc\nt ( ?is2 & we are in=m$1 t !re are "s :ole c\ntries 9 ,africa & ,am]ica1 :]e !re is no wor%ip1 &1 z to :at appe>s to u1 no notion ( a ,god4 ,!re=e ! be+ ( a ,god _c be prov$ by ! cons5t ( all nations4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to ! fir/ bran* ( ?is objection1 t !re h be5 "s speculative a!i/s 9 ! _w2 x is true1 hi/ory furni%es u ) in/ances ( p]sons :o h be5 deem$ s1 yet _! numb] has be5 v inconsid]able2 s t x w n foll[ f h5ce1 t ! idea ( a ,god is n "s way or o!r1 impress$ ^u ! he>t ( man4 ,might x n z well be said1 t1 because "s few are born idiots1 !re=e reason is n natural to man1 or univ]sal8 ,& x may be f>!r obs]v$1 t !y :o are br&$ ) ! "* ( a!i/s 9 anci5t hi/ory1 or su* z appe> to be a!i/s 9 our day by _! conv]sation1 are r practical a!i/s ?an speculative4 ,we d n d5y1 t _m 9 all ages h1 & n[ d1 ass]t1 & pret5d to prove1 t !re is no ,god2 b x is pla9 t !y discov]1 at "s times1 su* fe> & di/ress ( consci5ce1 z is suffici5t to disprove :at !y pret5d to def5d by argum5ts4 #b4 ,z to ! second bran* ( ! objection1 t !re are "s p>ts ( ! _w1 :]e ! p seem to be s /upid1 z n to own or wor%ip a ,god2 ?is is h>d to be prov$2 nei!r h any1 t h ass]t$ x1 _h t famili>ity ) !m1 z to be able to det]m9e :at _! s5tim5ts are ab\t ?is matt]4 ,b suppose x 7 true 9 fact1 t "s nations h no notion ( a ,god or religion1 no?+ c\ld be argu$ f x1 b t su* nations are b>b>\s & bruti%1 & ?\gh !y h ! pr9ciple ( reason1 d n act l reasonable creatures2 & x is suffici5t to our purpose to ass]t1 t all m51 act+ l reasonable creatures1 or :o argue f ^? pr9ciples ( reason1 t !y are born )1 may f !nce conclude t !re is a ,god4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$ by a!i/s aga9/ ! be+ ( ,god1 & inde$ aga9/ all religion1 :i* is f\nd$ !reon1 t bo? "o & ! o!r took its rise f human policy1 t h]eby ! _w1 be+ amus$ ) su*-l speculations1 might be re/ra9$ f ^? irregul>ities1 :i* 7 inconsi/5t ) ! well-be+ ( civil gov]nm5t2 & t ?is 0 readily receiv$1 & propagat$ by tradition1 & s by an implicit fai? transmitt$ f "o g5]ation to ano!r1 among ^? :o enquir$ n into ! reason ( :at !y believ$2 & t all ?is 0 support$ by fe>1 :i* fix$ _! belief 9 ?is matt]3 s t human policy inv5t$1 tradition propagat$1 & fe> root$ 9 ! m9ds ( m51 :at we call ! natural ideas ( ,god & religion4 ,answ4 ,?is is a vile ins9uation1 b mu* 9 ! m\?s ( a!i/s1 )\t any %ad[ ( reason1 or attempt to prove x2 & inde$ x may be easily disprov$4 ,!re=e1 #a4 ,x appe>s t ! notices we h ( ! be+ ( a ,god1 are n 9 ! lea/ f\nd$ 9 /ate policy1 z a trick ( m51 to keep up "s religion 9 ! _w1 z necess>y = ! support ( civil gov]nm5t4 ,=1 ,if ! notion ( a ,god1 & religion consequ5tial h]eon1 7 a contrivance ( human policy1 x w\ld foll[1 7#a47 ,t x mu/ be ei!r ! inv5tion ( "o s+le man1 or else x 0 ! result ( ! contrivance ( _m conv5$ toge!r 9 a jo9t assembly ( m51 9 conf$]acy1 to impose on ! _w4 ,if x 0 ! inv5tion ( "o man1 :o 0 he8 :5 & :]e did he live8 ,:at hi/ory gives ! lea/ acc\nt ( him8 or :5 0 ! _w )\t all k ( a deity1 & "s religion1 t we may "k1 at lea/1 9 :at age ?is notion fir/ sprang up1 or 0 contriv$8 ,or c\ld ! contrivance ( "o man be s univ]sally compli$ )1 & yet none pret5d to "k :o he 01 or :5 he liv$8 ,& if x 0 ! contrivance ( a numb] ( m5 conv5$ toge!r1 h[ 0 ?is possible1 & yet ! ?+ n be discov]$8 or h[ c\ld ! pr9ces ( ! e>?1 :o 7 at ! head ( ?is contrivance1 h mutual intellig5ce1 or be conv5$ toge!r8 ,by ^: au?ority did !y meet8 or :at 0 ! occasion !re(8 7#b47 ,x is morally impossible1 t su* a piece ( /ate policy %\ld be made use ( to deceive ! _w1 & univ]sally take place1 & yet none 9 any age ev] discov] ! impo/ure4 ,! _w c\ld nev] be s impos$ on1 & yet n "k by :om2 ! plot w\ld c]ta9ly h be5 confess$ by "s :o 7 9 ! secret4 7#c47 ,if human policy _h fir/ inv5t$ ?is notion1 c]ta9ly ! pr9ces & great m5 ( ! _w1 :o _h a h& 9 x1 w\ld h exempt$ !mselves f any obligation to own a ,god1 or any =m ( wor%ip1 :]eby !y ackn[l$ge him _! sup]ior2 = impo/ors g5]ally design to beguile o!rs1 b to exempt !mselves f :at !y b9d !m to4 ,if any ( ! pr9ces1 or great m5 ( ! _w1 _h inv5t$ ?is op9ion1 t !re is a ,god1 & t he is to be wor%ipp$1 _! pride w\ld h l$ !m to p]suade ! _w t !y 7 gods !mselves1 & ought to be wor%ipp$2 !y w\ld nev] h includ$ !mselves 9 ! obligation to own a subjection to ,god1 if ! notion ( a ,god _h1 = political ends1 be5 inv5t$ by !m4 7#d47 ,if ! belief ( a ,god 0 inv5t$ by human policy1 h[ came x to be univ]sally receiv$ by ! _w8 ,x is c]ta91 t x 0 n propagat$ by p]secution2 = ?\gh !re has be5 p]secution to in=ce p>ticul> modes ( wor%ip1 yet !re nev] 0 any su* me?od us$ to in=ce ! belief ( a ,god1 = t took place )\t any ne$ !re(1 x be+ in/amp$ on ! nature ( man4 ,if !re=e x 0 n propagat$ by =ce1 nei!r 0 ! belief ( a ,god spread ?r\gh ! _w by fraud1 :at are ^? arts :i* are pret5d$ to h be5 us$ to propagate x8 ,x took its rise1 say !y1 f human policy2 b ! politicians n kn[n1 nor ! arts !y us$ to p]suade ! _w t !re is a ,god f\nd out4 ,h[ unreasonable !re=e is ?is objection1 or r cavil1 aga9/ a deity1 :5 ! a!i/s pret5d t x 0 ! result ( human policy6 #b4 ,x appe>s t ! belief ( a ,god 0 n propagat$ 9 ! _w m]ely by tradition1 & s receiv$ by implicit fai?4 ,=1 7#a47 ,^? notions t h be5 receiv$ ) implicit fai? by tradition1 f g5]ation to g5]ation1 are n pret5d$ to be prov$ by reason2 b ! belief ( a ,god is f\nd$ on ! highe/ reason2 s t if no "o 9 ! _w believ$ x besides myself1 ,i am b\nd to believe x1 or else mu/ no long] lay claim to t reason :i* is natural to mank9d1 & %\ld r %ew myself a brute ?an a man4 7#b47 ,no s*emes ( religion1 t 7 propagat$ m]ely by tradition1 h be5 univ]sally receiv$2 = tradition respects p>ticul> nations1 or a p>ticul> set ( m51 :o h propagat$ !m4 ,b z has be5 be=e consid]$ ! belief ( a ,god has univ]sally prevail$4 ,moreov]1 if ! belief ( a ,god 0 ?us spread by tradition ?r\gh ! _w1 :y 0 n ! mode ( wor%ip settl$1 t s !re might be b "o religion 9 ! _w8 ,! reason is1 because _! respective modes ( wor%ip 7 receiv$1 by ! hea!n1 by tradition3 :]eas ! belief ( a ,god 0 n s1 b is root$ 9 ! nature ( man4 7#c47 ,:atev] has be5 receiv$ only by tradition1 has n cont9u$ 9 ! _w 9 all ! turns1 *anges1 & ov]?r[ ( p>ticul> nations1 t receiv$ x2 b ! belief ( a ,god has cont9u$ 9 ! _w ?r\gh\t all ! ages & *anges !re(3 !re=e x is n f\nd$ 9 tradition1 b by ! light ( nature4 #c4 ,x appe>s1 moreov]1 t ! belief ( a ,god c\ld n take its fir/ rise m]ely f fe> ( puni%m5t1 :i* m5 expect$ w\ld be inflict$ by him1 ?\gh t be a /rong argum5t to e/abli% u 9 ! belief !re(4 ,=1 7#a47 ,a liabl5ess to puni%m5t = crimes committ$1 supposes t !re is a ,god1 :o is (f5d$ by s91 & f :om puni%m5t is expect$4 ,!re=e z ! effect _c give be+ to ! cause1 s fe> c\ld n be ! fir/ gr\nd & reason ( ! belief ( a ,god4 ,b1 7#b47 ,! pr9cipal idea :i* mank9d has ( ,god1 & t :i* is mo/ natural to u1 is1 t ( an inf9itely amiable object1 & s we conceive ( him1 z a be+ ( inf9ite goodness1 #a ,john iv4 #h4 ,god is love4 ,?us we conceive ( him1 z ! spr+ ( all we enjoy & hope =2 & z = fe>1 t is only :at arises 9 ! brea/s ( wick$ m51 & is f\nd$ 9 ! second>y ideas we h ( him2 to wit1 z tak+ v5geance1 suppos+ he is (f5d$4 ,b !y :o d n (f5d him are n afraid ( 8 v5geance2 & ! s5tim5ts ( ! wor/ ( m5 are n to be our rule 9 judg+ conc]n+ ! be+ ( a ,god4 ,if ^! believe t !re is a ,god1 only because !y fe> him1 o!rs believe him to be ! f\nta9 ( all bless$ness1 & z su* !y love him3 !re=e ! ideas t m5 h ( ! be+ ( a ,god1 did n arise f fe>4 ,,vii4 ,! be+ ( a ,god1 may be prov$ f ! works ( provid5ce1 :]eby ! _w is gov]n$1 z well z pres]v$ f return+ to its fir/ no?+4 ,x is t :i* supplies all creatures ) ^? ?+s t _! respective natures or necessities require3 creatures c\ld no m provide = !mselves ?an !y c\ld make !mselves2 !re=e he t provides all ?+s = !m is ,god4 ,all f9ite be+s h _! respective wants1 :e!r !y are s5sible !re( or no2 & he mu/ be all-suffici5t t c fill or supply ! necessities ( all ?+s1 & su* an "o is ,god4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ speaks ( ?is ,god1 z supply+ ! necessities ( bea/s & creep+ ?+s2 :o are said1 to wait ^u him1 t he may give !m _! meat 9 due season1 ,psal4 civ4 #be1 #bg4 ,psal4 cxlv4 #ae1af4 ,9 consid]+ ! provid5ce ( ,god1 :]eby 8 be+ is ev9c$1 we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,! extraord9>y disp5sations !re(1 :5 ?+s happ5 contr>y to ! common c\rse1 & fix$ laws ( nature1 z :5 miracles h be5 wr\ght4 ,^! are und5iable pro(s ( ! be+ ( a ,god2 = h]e9 a *eck or /op is put to ! c\rse ( nature1 ! fix$ ord] or laws !re( contr\l$ or inv]t$2 & ?is none c d b he :o is ! ,god & au?or !re(4 ,to d5y t miracles h be5 wr\ght1 is little bett] ?an scepticism2 s9ce x ha? be5 prov$1 by ! mo/ unque/ionable te/imony1 conta9$ n only 9 scripture1 b 9 o!r writ+s1 & is confess$1 ev5 by ^? :o d5y ! pr9cipal ?+s design$ to be confirm$ !reby4 ,x is true1 !y 7 nev] wr\ght ) an imm$iate design to prove t !re is a ,god1 s9ce t is suffici5tly demon/rat$ )\t !m2 b 9 z mu* z !y h be5 wr\ght ) o!r views1 ! be+ ( a ,god1 ^: imm$iate p[] has be5 ex]t$ !re91 appe>s beyond all contradiction4 #b4 ,?is may be prov$ f ! common disp5sations ( provid5ce1 :i* we daily behold & exp]i5ce 9 ! _w4 ,^! we call common1 because !y conta9 no?+ miracul\s1 or contr>y to ! laws ( nature3 !y are inde$ wond]ful1 & h 9 !m ! traces & foot/eps ( inf9ite wisdom & sov]eignty1 & !re=e prove t !re is a ,god4 ,=1 7#a47 ,x _c o!rwise be acc\nt$ =1 t s _m ?+s %\ld befal u1 or o!rs 9 ! _w1 t are altoge!r unlook$ =4 ,?us "o is ca/ d[n1 & a bla/ ?r[n on all 8 endeav\rs1 & ano!r rais$ beyond 8 expectation1 ,psal4 lxxv4 #f1 #g4 ,promotion come? nei!r f ! ea/1 nor f ! we/1 nor f ! s\?4 ,b ,god is ! judge2 he putte? d[n "o1 & sette? up ano!r4 7#b47 ,! wise/ & be/ conc]t$ s*emes ( m5 are (t5 baffl$1 & br\ght to n\ght1 by "s unexpect$ occurr5ce ( provid5ce1 :i* argues a div9e contr\l1 z ,god says1 #a ,cor4 i4 #ai4 ,i w de/roy ! wisdom ( ! wise1 & w br+ to no?+ ! und]/&+ ( ! prud5t4 ,& :o is x t c turn ! c\nsels ( m5 into fooli%ness2 b an inf9itely wise ,god8 ,,viii4 ,! be+ ( a ,god may be prov$ by ! =etell+ future ev5ts1 :i* h come to pass accord+ly4 ,=1 #a4 ,no creature c1 by 8 own wisdom or sagacity1 =etel future cont+5t ev5ts ) a c]ta9 p]emptory & infallible k1 & n by m]e conjecture1 ,isa4 xli4 #bd4 ,%ew ! ?+s t are to come h]eaft]1 t we may "k t ye are gods4 ,& ! reason is pla91 because our k rea*es no f>!r ?an to see effects1 & judge ( !m 9 & by _! causes4 ,?us we may easily =etel t necess>y causes w produce ^? effects t are agreeable to _! nature3 b :5 ! effect is n necess>y1 b cont+5t1 or purely arbitr>y1 !n we h no?+ to judge by1 & !re=e _c come to ! k ( ?+s future1 )\t an intimation giv5 u !re(1 by him :o ord]s & disposes ( all ?+s1 & t is ,god3 & !re=e to =etel ?+s to come 9 ?is s5se1 is an evid5t pro( ( ! be+ ( ,god4 #b4 ,t !re h be5 su* pr$ictions1 & t ! ?+s =etold h come to pass accord+ly1 is v obvi\s f scripture3 & if x be highly reasonable to believe t :i* is s well atte/$1 z scripture is1 we are b\nd f h5ce to conclude t !re is a ,god4 ,b s9ce we are argu+1 at pres5t1 ) ^? :o d5y a ,god1 & consequ5tly all scripture-revelation1 we w only suppose t !y :om we cont5d ) w all[ t "s cont+5t ev5ts h be5 =etold2 & !n x w foll[1 t ?is c\ld be done no o!r way1 b by "s intimation f "o t is omnisci5t1 & t is ,god4 ,,ix4 ,! be+ ( a ,god appe>s f 8 provid+ = ! necessities ( all liv+4 ,"h let u consid]1 #a4 ,t !re is a natural in/9ct 9 all creatures1 to take c>e ( & provide = _! "y1 be=e !y are capable ( provid+ = !mselves4 ,?is is n only obs]vable 9 mank9d1 z ! prophet says1 ,isa4 xlix4 #ae4 ,c a woman =get h] suck+ *ild8 b also 9 ! l[] sort ( creatures2 & among !m 9 ^? :o are naturally mo/ fi]ce & savage1 ev5 !y provide = _! "y ) extraord9>y dilig5ce1 & sometimes neglect1 & almo/ />ve1 !mselves to provide = !m1 & sometimes endang] _! own lives to def5d !m4 #b4 ,!y br+ =? _! "y at ! mo/ conv5i5t season ( ! ye>1 :5 ! grass beg9s to spr+ to supply !m ) food1 & :5 ! f[ls ( ! air may get a livelihood by pick+ up ! se$ t is s[n1 & n cov]$ by ! e>?1 & :5 ! trees beg9 to put =? _! fruits to supply & fe$ !m4 #c4 ,:5 !y br+ =? _! "y1 !re is a provid5ce t provides ! brea/1 ! paps1 ! udd] repl5i%$ )1 milk to fe$ !m2 & !re is a natural in/9ct 9 _! "y1 )\t in/ruction1 to desire to receive _! n\ri%m5t t way4 #d4 ,provid5ce has furni%$ _m ( ! bea/s ( ! fields ) weapons = _! def5ce1 & has giv5 o!rs a natural swiftness to fly f dang]1 & has provid$ holes & cav]ns 9 ! e>? to secure !m f ^? t pursue !m4 ,& ?is _c be ! effect ( m]e *ance1 b x is an evid5t pro( ( ! be+ ( a ,god4 #e4 ,provid5ce is1 9 a peculi> mann]1 conc]n$ = ! supply ( man1 ! noble/ ( all creatures 9 ! _w2 ,he give? food to all fle%1 ,psal4 cxxxvi4 #be4 ,?\ pres]ve/ man & bea/1 ,psal4 xxxvi4 #f4 ,! e>? is /or$ ) v>iety ( food2 & :]eas ! poor1 :i* is ! great] "p ( mank9d1 _c pur*ase ^? f>-fet*$1 or co/ly da9ties1 :i* are ! support ( luxury1 ^! may1 by _! indu/ry1 provide t food :i* is mo/ common1 & ) :i* ! e>? is pl5tifully /or$1 :]eby _! lives & heal? are z well ma9ta9$1 z ! ri*1 :o f>e delici\sly e day2 & if _! families increase1 & a great] numb] is to be provid$ =1 !y g5]ally h a supply 9 proportion to _! increas+ numb]4 #f4 ,provid5ce has /or$ ! e>? ) v>i\s m$ic9es1 & giv5 skill to m5 to use !m z a relief aga9/ ! _m sicknesses t we are expos$ to4 ,all ^! ?+s1 & innum]able o!r in/ances t might be giv51 argue ! c>e & b\nty1 & consequ5tly prove ! be+ ( ,god1 ^: t5d] m]cies are ov] all 8 works4 ,"h let u consid] h[ ! provid5ce ( ,god provides = ! safety ( man aga9/ ^? ?+s t ?reat5 8 ru94 ,! contr>iety & opposition ( ?+s "o to ano!r w\ld br+ ) !m inevitable de/ruction1 did n provid5ce prev5t x4 ,z1 7#a47 ,^? ?+s1 :i* are ! greate/ bless+s ( nature1 w\ld be de/ructive1 7 !re n a provid5ce3 z ! sun t enlight5s & *]i%es ! _w by its heat & influ5ce1 w\ld be ( no advantage1 7 x situate at too great a di/ance1 & w\ld burn x up if x 7 too ne>4 ,s ! sea w\ld swall[ up1 & br+ a deluge on ! e>?1 if ,god _h n1 by 8 decree1 fix$ x )9 c]ta9 b\nds1 & made ! %ore an inclosure to x1 & said hi!rto %alt ?\ g & no f>!r4 7#b47 ,! elem5ts are advantage\s to u1 by _! due temp]ature & mixture2 b1 7 x o!rwise1 !y w\ld be de/ructive4 ,s ! v>i\s hum\rs & j>r+ pr9ciples 9 our bodies w\ld t5d to de/roy u1 b t !y are s mix$1 z ! ,god ( nature1 has temp]$ & dispos$ !m1 = ! pres]vation ( life & heal?4 7#c47 ,! wild bea/s w\ld de/roy u1 _h n ,god put ! fe> & dread ( man into !m1 or1 at lea/1 caus$ !m n to desire to be :]e m5 live2 ! =e/s & des]t places1 remote f cities1 be+ allott$ = !m2 & "s creatures w\ld be de/ructive to m51 by ! increase ( _! numb]1 did !y n dev\r "o ano!r4 ,& insects w\ld de/roy ! fruits ( ! e>?1 did n "o season ( ! ye> help =w>d _! de/ruction1 z ano!r t5ds to bre$ !m4 7#d47 ,m5 by reason ( _! contr>y temp]s & int]e/s1 & t malice & envy1 :i* is ! consequ5ce ( our fir/ apo/acy1 w\ld de/roy "o ano!r1 if !re 7 n a provid5ce t re/ra9s !m1 & gives a *eck to t wick$ness t is natural to !m1 :]eby ! _w is kept 9 a great] measure ( peace ?an o!rwise x w\ld be2 h5ce1 ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,psal4 lxxvi4 #aj4 ,surely ! wra? ( man %all praise !e2 ! rema9d] ( wra? %alt ?\ re/ra94 ,object4 ,x is object$1 by a!i/s1 aga9/ ! be+ ( a ,god1 t ! wick$ are obs]v$ to prosp]1 9 ! _w1 & ! righte\s are oppress$4 ,?is temptation ! ,psalmi/ 0 almo/ ov]come by2 z he says1 my feet 7 almo/ gone2 my /eps _h well nigh slipt4 ,= ,i 0 envi\s at ! fooli%1 :5 ,i saw ! prosp]ity ( ! wick$1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #b1 #c4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 #a4 ,t ! idea ( inf9ite sov]eignty is includ$ 9 t ( a ,god2 & ?is di/ribution ( good & evil1 if made at any "t1 )\t reg>d to ! des]ts ( m51 argues ! sov]eignty ( provid5ce2 & !re=e proves t !re is a ,god1 :o gives no acc\nt ( 8 matt]s1 b has an absolute "r to d :at he w ) 8 own4 #b4 ,!re is a display ( inf9ite wisdom 9 ^! disp5sations ( provid5ce1 9 t ! good man is made bett] by affliction1 z h]eby ! k9dness & c>e ( provid5ce appe>s2 & ! wick$ man is =c$ to own1 by 8 daily exp]i5ce1 t all ! outw>d bless+s he enjoys 9 ?is _w1 _c make him easy or happy1 or be a suffici5t portion = him4 #c4 ,outw>d prosp]ity do? n prev5t or remove inw>d remorse1 or t]ror ( consci5ce1 :i* embitt]s ! joys ( ! wick$2 ,a dreadful s\nd is 9 8 e>s2 9 prosp]ity ! de/roy] %all come ^u him1 ,job xv4 #ba4 ,ev5 9 laught] ! he>t is sorr[ful2 & ! end ( t mir? is heav9ess1 ,prov4 xiv4 #ac4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 outw>d tr\ble 9 ! godly is n inconsi/5t ) spiritual joy & inw>d peace1 :i* is m ?an a balance = all ! di/resses !y lab\r "u2 x is said1 ,! he>t kn[e? 8 own bitt]ness1 & a /rang] do? n int]m$dle ) 8 joy1 ,prov4 xiv4 #aj4 ,he %all be satisfi$ f himself1 v]4 #ad4 #d4 ,we are n to judge ( ?+s accord+ to _! pres5t appe>ance1 :5 we det]m9e a p]son happy or mis]able1 b are to consid] ! end !re(1 s9ce e ?+ is well t ends well4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/1 :o1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 0 /agg]$ at ! prosp]ity ( ! wick$1 _h 8 fai? e/abli%$1 by consid]+ ! diff]5t ev5ts ( ?+s4 ,conc]n+ ! wick$ he says ,psal4 lxxiii4 #ah1 #ai1 #bj4 ,?\ did/ set !m 9 slipp]y places2 ?\ ca/$/ !m d[n to de/ruction4 ,h[ are !y br\ght into desolation1 z 9 a mom5t6 !y are utt]ly consum$ ) t]rors4 ,z a dream :5 "o awake?3 s1 ,o ,"l1 :5 ?\ awake/1 ?\ %alt despise _! image2 :i* is a v beautiful expression1 repres5t+ all _! happ9ess z imag9>y1 a va9 dream1 & su* z is wor?y to be contemn$3 b z = ! righte\s1 he repres5ts !m z "u ! special protection & guidance ( ,god "h1 & at la/ receiv$ to glory1 & !re enjoy+ him z _! ev]la/+ portion4 ,hav+ consid]$ h[ ! light ( nature1 & ! works ( ,god prove 8 be+1 we %all proce$ to %ew h[ ?is appe>s f scripture1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t ! ^w & ,_s only d suffici5tly & effectually reveal him unto m5 = _! salvation4 ,! argum5ts hi!rto laid d[n are direct$ m especially to ^? :o are n conv9c$ t !re is a ,god1 & consequ5tly d5y ! div9e orig9al ( scripture3 b ?is argum5t supposes a conviction ( bo?2 b yet x mu/ n be suppos$ unnecess>y1 9 z mu* z we are (t5times expos$ to _m temptations1 :i* t5d to /agg] our fai?2 s t ?\gh we may n p]emptorily d5y t !re is a ,god1 yet we may desire "s additional evid5ce ( 8 be+ & p]fections1 beyond :at ! light ( nature af=ds2 & ?is we h 9 scripture4 ,h]e9 ! glory ( ,god %9es =? ) ! greate/ lu/re1 & we h an acc\nt ( works m glori\s ?an ^? ( nature1 includ$ 9 ! way ( salvation by a ,m$iator4 ,! light ( nature1 inde$1 proves t !re is a ,god2 b ! ^w ( ,god discov]s him to u z a reconcil$ ,god & ,fa!r to all :o believe1 & is also att5d$ ) ^? int]nal convictions & evid5ces ( ?is tru?1 :i* are ! peculi> gifts & graces ( ! ,holy ,_s2 & !re=e x is well obs]v$1 t ?is k only is suffici5t & effectual to salvation2 :i* leads u to consid] ! insuffici5cy ( ! light ( nature to answ] ?is end4 ,! k ( ,god1 t may be atta9$ !reby1 is suffici5t1 inde$1 9 "s measure1 to re/ra9 our corrupt passions1 & x is conducive to ! peace & welf>e ( civil societies3 x af=ds "s conviction ( s91 &1 9 "s respects1 leaves m5 )\t excuse1 & r5d]s _! condemnation less aggravat$ ?an t ( ^? :o s9 aga9/ gospel light2 b yet x is insuffici5t to salvation1 s9ce x is a tru? ( univ]sal ext5t1 t !re is salvation 9 no o!r1 b 9 ,*ri/1 ,acts iv4 #ab4 & t x is life et]nal to "k n only ! true ,god1 b ,jesus ,*ri/1 :om he ha? s5t1 ,john xvii4 #c4 & ?is _c be kn[n by ! light ( nature1 b by div9e revelation2 :i* leads u to consid] 9 :at respect ! k ( ,god1 z x is conta9$ 9 & d]iv$ f scripture1 is suffici5t to salvation4 ,"h we d n ass]t ! suffici5cy !re(1 exclusive ( ! aids ( div9e grace1 s z to oppose ! ^w to ! ,_s3 !re=e x is said1 9 ?is answ]1 t ! ^w & ,_s ( ,god alone c reveal him to m5 suffici5tly to _! salvation4 ,! ^w is a suffici5t rule1 s t we ne$ no o!r to be a /&>d ( our fai?1 & to direct u 9 ! way to et]nal life2 b x is ! ,_s t enables u to reg>d1 und]/&1 & apply ?is rule1 & to walk accord+ to x3 ^! two are n to be sep>at$2 ! ,_s do? n save any )\t ! ^w1#ad & ! ^w is n effectual to salvation1 unless made s by ! ,_s4 ,t no?+ %ort ( scripture-revelation is suffici5t to salvation1 w appe>1 if we comp>e x ) ! natural k we h ( ,god4 ,=1 #a4 ,?\gh ! light ( nature %ews u t !re is a ,god1 x do? n fully display 8 p]fections1 s z !y are manife/$ 9 scripture1 :]e9 ,god is beheld 9 ! face ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,nei!r do? x discov] any ?+ ( ! doctr9e ( a ,tr9ity ( p]sons 9 ! div9e ess5ce1 :o are equally ! object ( fai?3 nor do? x give u any intimation ( ,*ri/1 z ! ,"l our righte\sness1 9 :om we obta9 =giv5ess ( s9s3 ?is is kn[n only by scripture-revelation2 !re=e1 s9ce ?is is necess>y to salvation1 we are b\nd to conclude t ! scripture alone is suffici5t to lead to x4 #c4 ,! light ( nature sugge/s1 x is true1 t ,god is to be wor%ipp$2 b !re is an in/itut$ way ( wor%ipp+ him1 :i* dep5ds :olly on div9e revelation2 & s9ce ?is is necess>y1 x proves ! necessity ( scripture4 #d4 ,!re is no salvation )\t communion ) ,god2 or he t does n enjoy him "h1 %all n enjoy him = ev] h]eaft]4 ,n[ ! enjoym5t ( ,god is :at we atta9 by fai?1 :i* is f\nd$ on scripture4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 #a ,john i4 #c4 ,t :i* we h se5 & he>d1 decl>e we unto y1 t ye also may h fell[%ip ) u2 & truly our fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,b s9ce x is "o ?+ to say1 t ! k ( ,god1 :i* is d]iv$ f scripture1 is suffici5t to salvation 9 an objective way2 t is1 t x is a suffici5t rule to lead u to salvation1 & ano!r ?+ to say1 t x is made effectual !reunto3 we are n[ to inquire :5 x is made s4 ,9 answ] to :i*1 let u consid]1 t ! doctr9es conta9$ 9 scripture are made effectual to salvation2 n by all ! skill or wisdom ( m5 repres5t+ !m 9 _! true/ light1 nor by all ! p[] ( reason+1 :i* we are capable (1 )\t ! aids ( div9e grace1 b !y are made effectual by ! ,_s2 & ?is he does1 7#a47 ,by ! int]nal illum9ation ( ! m9d1 giv+ a spiritual disc]n+ ( div9e tru?1 :i* ! natural man receive? n1 z ! apo/le says1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ad4 & x is call$1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #f4 a %9+ into our he>ts1 to give ! light ( ! k ( ! glory ( ,god1 9 ! face ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 7#b47 ,by subdu+ ! ob/9ate w ( man1 & s enabl+ x to yield to a ready1 *e>ful1 & univ]sal ob$i5ce to ! div9e comm&s conta9$ 9 scripture2 &1 9 p>ticul>1 incl9+ x to own ,*ri/'s au?ority1 z k+ ( sa9ts2 & to say1 z conv]t$ ,paul did1 ,"l1 :at wilt ?\ h me to d8 ,acts ix4 #f4 7#c47 ,he works ^u our affections1 excit+ 9 u holy desires aft] ,god & ,*ri/1 & a v high e/eem & value = div9e tru?1 & removes all ^? prejudices :i* are 9 our m9ds aga9/ x1 op5s & enl>ges our he>ts to receive ! ^w1 & comply ) all ! comm&s !re(1 ?us1 ,acts xvi4 #ad4 ,! ,"l op5$ ! he>t ( ,lydia1 t %e att5d$ to ! ?+s t 7 spok5 ( ,paul4 ,s ,david prays1 ,psal4 cxix4 #ah4 comp>$ ) v4 #e4 ,op5 ?\ m9e eyes1 t ,i may behold wondr\s ?+s out ( ?y law4 ,o t my ways 7 direct$ to keep ?y /atutes6 ,footnote #i3 8,z = our own exi/5ce1 we p]ceive x s pla9ly1 & s c]ta9ly1 t x nei!r ne$s1 nor is capable ( any pro(4 ,= no?+ c be m evid5t to u ?an our own exi/5ce2 ,i ?9k1 ,i reason1 ,i feel pleasure & pa93 c any ( ^! be m evid5t to me1 ?an my own exi/5ce8 ,if ,i d\bt ( all o!r ?+s1 t v d\bt makes me p]ceive my own exi/5ce1 & w n suff] me to d\bt ( t4 ,= if ,i "k ,i feel pa91 x is evid5t ,i h z c]ta9 p]ception ( my own exi/5ce1 z ( ! exi/5ce ( ! pa9 ,i feel3 or1 if ,i "k ,i d\bt1 ,i h z c]ta9 p]ception ( ! exi/5ce ( ! ?+ d\bt+1 z ( t ?\ght :i* ,i call d\bt4 ,exp]i5ce !n conv9ces u1 t we h an intuitive k ( our own exi/5ce1 & an int]nal infallible p]ception t we are4 ,9 e act ( s5sation1 reason+ or ?9k+1 we are consci\s to ourselves ( our own be+1 &1 9 ?is matt]1 come n %ort ( ! highe/ degree ( c]ta9ty40---- 8,9 ! next place1 man kn[s by an intuitive c]ta9ty1 t b>e no?+ c no m produce any real be+1 ?an x c be equal to two "r angles4 ,if a man kn[s n t non-entity1 or ! abs5ce ( all be+1 _c be equal to two "r angles1 x is impossible he %\ld "k any demon/ration 9 ,euclid4 ,if1 !re=e1 we "k !re is "s real be+1 & t non-entity _c produce any real be+1 x is an evid5t demon/ration1 t f et]nity !re has be5 some?+2 s9ce :at 0 n f et]nity1 _h a beg9n+1 & :at _h a beg9n+1 mu/ be produc$ by some?+ else4 8,next1 x is evid5t1 t :at _h its be+ & beg9n+ f ano!r1 mu/ also h all t :i* is 91 & belongs to its be+ f ano!r too4 ,all ! p[]s x has mu/ be ow+ to1 & receiv$ f ! same s\rce4 ,?is et]nal s\rce1 !n1 ( all be+1 mu/ also be ! s\rce & orig9al ( all p[]2 & s ?is et]nal ,be+ mu/ be also ! mo/ p[]ful4 8,aga91 a man f9ds 9 himself p]ception & k4 ,we h !n got "o /ep f>!r2 & we are c]ta9 n[1 t !re is n only "s be+1 b "s kn[+ intellig5t be+ 9 ! _w4 8,!re 0 a "t1 !n1 :5 !re 0 no kn[+ be+1 & :5 k began to be2 or else !re has be5 also a kn[+ be+ f et]nity4 ,if x be said1 !re 0 a "t :5 no be+ _h any k1 :5 t et]nal ,be+ 0 void ( all und]/&+3 ,i reply1 t !n x 0 impossible !re %\ld ev] h be5 any k2 x be+ z impossible t ?+s :olly void ( k1 & op]at+ bl9dly1 & )\t any p]ception1 %\ld produce a kn[+ be+1 z x is impossible t a triangle %\ld make itself ?ree angles bigg] ?an two "r ones4 ,= x is z repugnant to ! idea ( s5seless matt]1 t x %\ld put into itself s5se1 p]ception & k1 z x is repugnant to ! idea ( a triangle1 t x %\ld put into itself great] angles ?an two "r ones4 8,?us1 f ! consid]ation ( ourselves1 & :at we infallibly f9d 9 our own con/itutions1 our reason leads u to ! k ( ?is c]ta9 & evid5t tru?1 t !re is an et]nal1 mo/ p[]ful1 & mo/ kn[+ be+2 :i* :e!r any "o w please to call ,god1 x matt]s n4 ,! ?+ is evid5t1 & f ?is idea duly consid]$1 w easily be d$uc$ all ^? o!r attributes1 :i* we ought to ascribe to ?is et]nal ,be+4 ,if1 nev]!less1 any "o %\ld be f\nd s s5selessly arrogant1 z to suppose man alone kn[+ & wise1 b yet ! product ( m]e ignorance & *ance2 & t all ! re/ ( ! univ]se act$ only by t bl9d hap-haz>d3 ,i %all leave ) him t v rational & emphatical rebuke ( ,tully1 l4 #b4 de leg4 to be consid]$ at 8 leisure4 8,:at c be m sillily arrogant & misbecom+ ?an = a man to ?9k t he has a m9d & und]/&+ 9 him1 b yet 9 all ! univ]se beside !re is no su* ?+8 ,or t ^? ?+s1 :i* ) ! utmo/ /ret* ( 8 reason he c sc>ce compreh5d1 %\ld be mov$ & manag$ )\t any reason at all80 ,quid e/ enim v]ius1 quam nem9em esse oport]e tam /ulte arrogantem1 ut 9 se m5tem et rationem putet inesse1 9 clo mundoque non putet8 ,aut ea qu vix summa +5ii ratione compreh5dat1 nulla ratione mov]i putet8 8,f :at has be5 said1 x is pla9 to me1 we h a m c]ta9 k ( ! exi/5ce ( a ,god1 ?an ( any ?+ our s5ses h n imm$iately discov]$ to u4 ,nay1 ,i presume ,i may say1 t we m c]ta9ly "k t !re is a ,god ?an t !re is any ?+ else )\t u4 ,:5 ,i say we "k1 ,i mean !re is su* a k )9 our rea*1 :i* we _c miss1 if we w b apply our m9ds to t1 z we d to sev]al o!r inquiries40 ,,locke4 ,footnote #aj3 8,9 cross+ a hea?1 suppose ,i pit*$ my foot aga9/ a /one1 & 7 ask$ h[ ! /one came to be !re1 ,i might possibly answ]1 t1 = any ?+ ,i knew to ! contr>y1 x _h la9 !re = ev]2 nor w\ld x1 p]haps1 be v easy to %ew ! absurdity ( ?is answ]4 ,b suppose ,i _h f\nd a wat* ^u ! gr\nd1 & x %\ld be enquir$ h[ ! wat* happ5$ to be 9 t place1 ,i %\ld h>dly ?9k ( ! answ] :i* ,i _h be=e giv51 t1 = any ?+ ,i knew1 ! wat* might h always be5 !re4 ,yet1 :y %\ld n ?is answ] s]ve = ! wat*1 z well z = ! /one8 ,:y is x n z admissible 9 ! second case1 z 9 ! fir/8 ,= ?is reason1 & = no o!r1 viz4 t1 :5 we come to inspect ! wat*1 we p]ceive 7:at we c\ld n discov] 9 ! /one7 t its sev]al p>ts are fram$1 & put toge!r = a purpose1 e4 g4 t !y are s =m$ & adju/$ z to produce motion1 & t motion s regulat$ z to po9t out ! h\r ( ! day2 t1 if ! sev]al p>ts _h be5 diff]5tly %ap$ f :at !y are1 ( a diff]5t size f :at !y are1 or plac$ aft] any o!r mann]1 or 9 any o!r ord]1 ?an t 9 :i* !y are plac$1 ei!r no motion at all w\ld h be5 c>ri$ on 9 ! ma*9e1 or none :i* w\ld h answ]$ ! use1 t is n[ s]v$ by x4 ,to reckon up a few ( ! pla9e/ ( ^! p>ts1 & ( _! (fices1 all t5d+ to "o result3 ,we see a cyl9drical box1 conta9+ a coil$ ela/ic spr+1 :i*1 by its endeav\r to relax itself1 turns r\nd ! box4 ,we next obs]ve a flexible *a9 7artificially wr\ght = ! sake ( flexure7 communicat+ ! action ( ! spr+ f ! box to ! fusee4 ,we !n f9d a s]ies ( :eels1 ! tee? ( :i* cat* 91 & apply to1 ea* o!r1 conduct+ ! motion f ! fusee to ! balance1 & f ! balance to ! po9t]2 & at ! same "t1 by ! size & %ape ( ^? :eels1 s regulat+ t motion1 z to t]m9ate 9 caus+ an index1 by an equable & measur$ progression1 to pass ov] a giv5 space 9 a giv5 "t4 ,we take notice t ! :eels are made ( brass1 9 ord] to keep !m f ru/2 ! spr+s ( /eel1 no o!r metal be+ s ela/ic2 t ov] ! face ( ! wat* !re is plac$ a glass1 a mat]ial employ$ 9 no o!r "p ( ! "w1 b1 9 ! room ( :i*1 if !re _h be5 any o!r ?an a transp>5t sub/ance1 ! h\r c\ld n be se5 )\t op5+ ! case4 ,?is me*anism be+ obs]v$ 7x requires inde$ an exam9ation ( ! in/rum5t1 & p]haps "s previ\s k ( ! subject1 to p]ceive & und]/& x2 b be+ once1 z we h said1 obs]v$ & und]/ood17 ! inf]5ce1 we ?9k1 is inevitable2 t ! wat* mu/ h _h a mak]2 t !re mu/ h exi/$1 at "s "t1 & at "s place or o!r1 an artific]1 or artific]s :o =m$ x = ! purpose :i* we f9d x actually to answ]2 :o compreh5d$ its con/ruction1 & design$ its use4 8,i4 ,nor w\ld x1 ,i appreh5d1 weak5 ! conclusion t we _h nev] se5 a wat* made2 t we _h nev] kn[n an arti/ capable ( mak+ "o2 t we 7 altoge!r incapable ( execut+ su* a piece ( workman%ip ourselves1 or ( und]/&+ 9 :at mann] x 0 p]=m$3 all ?is be+ no m ?an :at is true ( "s exquisite rema9s ( "s anci5t art1 ( "s lo/ arts1 &1 to ! g5]ality ( mank9d1 ( ! m curi\s productions ( mod]n manufacture4 ,does "o man 9 a million "k h[ oval frames are turn$8 ,ignorance ( ?is k9d exalts our op9ion ( ! unse5 & unkn[n arti/'s skill1 if he be unse5 & unkn[n1 b raises no d\bts 9 our m9ds ( ! exi/5ce & ag5cy ( su* an arti/1 at "s =m] "t1 & 9 "s place or o!r4 ,nor c ,i p]ceive t x v>ies at all1 ! inf]5ce1 :e!r ! "q arise conc]n+ a human ag5t1 or conc]n+ an ag5t ( a diff]5t species1 or an ag5t possess+1 9 "s respects1 a diff]5t nature4 8,,ii4 ,nei!r1 secondly1 w\ld x invalidate our conclusion1 t ! wat* sometimes w5t wrong1 or t x seldom w5t exactly "r4 ,! purpose ( ! ma*9]y1 ! design1 & ! design]1 might be evid5t1 & 9 ! case suppos$ w\ld be evid5t1 9 :atev] way we acc\nt$ = ! irregul>ity ( ! movem5t1 or :e!r we c\ld acc\nt = x or n4 ,x is n necess>y t a ma*9e be p]fect1 9 ord] to %ew ) :at design x 0 made3 /ill less necess>y1 :]e ! only "q is1 :e!r x 7 made ) any design at all4 8,,iii4 ,nor1 ?irdly1 w\ld x br+ any unc]ta9ty into ! argum5t1 if !re 7 a few p>ts ( ! wat*1 conc]n+ :i* we c\ld n discov]1 or _h n yet discov]$1 9 :at mann] !y conduc$ to ! g5]al effect2 or ev5 "s p>ts1 conc]n+ :i* we c\ld n asc]ta91 :e!r !y conduc$ to t effect 9 any mann] :atev]4 ,=1 z to ! fir/ bran* ( ! case2 if1 by ! loss1 or disord]1 or decay ( ! p>ts 9 "q1 ! movem5t ( ! wat* 7 f\nd 9 fact to be /opp$1 or di/urb$ or ret>d$1 no d\bt w\ld rema9 9 our m9ds z to ! utility or int5tion ( ^! p>ts1 al?\gh we %\ld be unable to inve/igate ! mann] accord+ to :i*1 or ! connection by :i*1 ! ultimate effect dep5d$ ^u _! action or assi/ance3 & ! m complex is ! ma*9e1 ! m likely is ?is obscurity to arise4 ,!n1 z to ! second ?+ suppos$1 namely1 t !re 7 p>ts :i* might be sp>$ )\t prejudice to ! movem5t ( ! wat*1 & t we _h prov$ ?is by exp]im5t2 ^! sup]flu\s p>ts1 ev5 if we 7 completely assur$ t !y 7 su*1 w\ld n vacate ! reason+ :i* we _h in/itut$ conc]n+ o!r p>ts4 ,! indication ( contrivance rema9$1 ) respect to !m1 ne>ly z x 0 be=e4 8,,iv4 ,nor1 f\r?ly1 w\ld any man 9 8 s5ses ?9k ! exi/5ce ( ! wat*1 ) its v>i\s ma*9]y1 acc\nt$ =1 by be+ told t x 0 "o out ( possible comb9ations ( mat]ial =ms2 t :atev] he _h f\nd 9 ! place :]e he f\nd ! wat*1 mu/ h conta9$ "s int]nal configuration or o!r2 & t ?is configuration might be ! /ructure n[ exhibit$1 viz4 ( ! works ( a wat*1 z well z ( a diff]5t /ructure4 8,v4 ,nor1 fif?ly1 w\ld x yield 8 enquiry m satisfaction to be answ]$1 t !re exi/$ 9 ?+s a pr9ciple ( ord]1 :i* _h dispos$ ! p>ts ( ! wat* into _! pres5t =m & situation4 ,he nev] knew a wat* made by ! pr9ciple ( ord]2 nor c he ev5 =m to himself an idea ( :at is meant by a pr9ciple ( ord]1 di/9ct f ! intellig5ce ( ! wat*-mak]4 8,,vi4 ,six?ly1 he w\ld be surpris$ to he>1 t ! me*anism ( ! wat* 0 no pro( ( contrivance1 only a motive to induce ! m9d to ?9k s4 8,,vii4 ,& n less surpris$ to be in=m$1 t ! wat* 9 8 h& 0 no?+ m ?an ! result ( ! laws ( metallic nature4 ,x is a p]v]sion ( language to assign any law1 z ! effici5t1 op]ative1 cause ( any ?+4 ,a law presupposes an ag5t2 = x is only ! mode1 accord+ to :i* an ag5t proce$s3 x implies a p[]2 = x is ! ord]1 accord+ to :i* t p[] acts4 ,)\t ?is ag5t1 )\t ?is p[]1 :i* are bo? di/9ct f itself1 ! law does no?+2 is no?+4 ,! expression1 #8! law ( metallic nature1' may s\nd /range & h>% to a philosophic e>2 b x seems q z ju/ifiable z "s o!rs :i* are m famili> to him1 su* z #8! law ( vegetable nature1' #8! law ( animal nature1' or inde$ z #8! law ( nature'1 9 g5]al1 :5 assign$ z ! cause ( phnom5a1 9 exclusion ( ag5cy & p[]2 or :5 x is sub/itut$ into ! place ( ^!4 8,,viii4 ,nei!r1 la/ly1 w\ld our obs]v] be driv5 out ( 8 conclusion1 or f 8 confid5ce 9 its tru?1 by be+ told t he knew no?+ at all ab\t ! matt]4 ,he kn[s en\gh = 8 argum5t4 ,he kn[s ! utility ( ! end3 he kn[s ! subs]vi5cy & adaptation ( ! means to ! end4 ,^! po9ts be+ kn[n1 8 ignorance ( o!r po9ts1 8 d\bts conc]n+ o!r po9ts1 affect n ! c]ta9ty ( 8 reason+4 ,! consci\sness ( kn[+ little1 ne$ n beget a di/ru/ ( t :i* he does "k40---- 8,suppose1 9 ! next place1 t ! p]son :o f\nd ! wat*1 %\ld1 aft] "s "t1 discov]1 t1 9 addition to all ! prop]ties :i* he _h hi!rto obs]v$ 9 x1 x possess$ ! unexpect$ prop]ty ( produc+1 9 ! c\rse ( its movem5t1 ano!r wat* l itself2 7! ?+ is conceivable27 t x conta9$ )9 x a me*anism1 a sy/em ( p>ts1 a m\ld = in/ance1 or a complex adju/m5t ( la?s1 files1 & o!r tools1 evid5tly & sep>ately calculat$ = ?is purpose2 let u enquire1 :at effect ought su* a discov]y to h ^u 8 =m] conclusion6 8,i4 ,! fir/ effect w\ld be to increase 8 admiration ( ! contrivance1 & 8 conviction ( ! consummate skill ( ! contriv]4 ,:e!r he reg>d$ ! object ( ! contrivance1 ! di/9ct app>atus1 ! intricate1 yet 9 _m p>ts intelligible1 me*anism by :i* x 0 c>ri$ on1 he w\ld p]ceive1 9 ?is new obs]vation1 no?+ b an additional reason = do+ :at he _h already done2 = ref]r+ ! con/ruction ( ! wat* to design1 & to supreme art4 ,if t con/ruction )\t ?is prop]ty1 or1 :i* is ! same ?+1 be=e ?is prop]ty _h be5 notic$1 prov$ int5tion & art to h be5 employ$ ab\t x2 /ill m /rong w\ld ! pro( appe>1 :5 he came to ! k ( ?is fur!r prop]ty1 ! cr[n & p]fection ( all ! re/4 8,,ii4 ,he w\ld reflect1 t ?\gh ! wat* be=e him 71 9 "s s5se1 ! mak] ( ! wat*1 :i* 0 fabricat$ 9 ! c\rse ( its movem5ts1 yet x 0 9 a v diff]5t s5se f t1 9 :i* a c>p5t]1 = in/ance1 is ! mak] ( a *air2 ! au?or ( its contrivance1 ! cause ( ! relation ( its p>ts to _! use4 ,) respect to ^!1 ! fir/ wat* 0 no cause at all to ! second3 9 no su* s5se z ?is 0 x ! au?or ( ! con/itution & ord]1 ei!r ( ! p>ts :i* ! new wat* conta9$1 or ( ! p>ts by ! aid & in/rum5tality ( :i* x 0 produc$4 ,we might possibly say1 b ) great latitude ( expression1 t a /ream ( wat] gr\nd corn3 b no latitude ( expression w\ld all[ u to say1 no /ret* ( conjecture c\ld lead u to ?9k1 t ! /ream ( wat] built ! mill1 ?\gh x 7 too anci5t = u to "k :o ! build] 04 ,:at ! /ream ( wat] does 9 ! affair1 is nei!r m nor less ?an ?is3 by ! application ( an un9tellig5t impulse to a me*anism previ\sly arrang$1 arrang$ indep5d5tly ( x1 & arrang$ by intellig5ce1 an effect is produc$1 viz4 ! corn is gr\nd4 ,b ! effect results f ! arrangem5t4 ,! =ce ( ! /ream _c be said to be ! cause or au?or ( ! effect1 /ill less ( ! arrangem5t4 ,und]/&+ & plan 9 ! =mation ( ! mill 7 n ! less necess>y1 = any %>e :i* ! wat] has 9 gr9d+ ! corn3 yet is ?is %>e ! same1 z t :i* ! wat* w\ld h contribut$ to ! production ( ! new wat*1 ^u ! supposition assum$ 9 ! la/ section4 ,!re=e1 8,,iii4 ,?\gh x be n[ no long] probable1 t ! individual wat* :i* our obs]v] _h f\nd1 0 made imm$iately by ! h& ( an artific]1 yet do? n ?is alt]ation 9 any wise affect ! inf]5ce t an artific] _h be5 orig9ally employ$ & conc]n$ 9 ! production4 ,! argum5t f design rema9s z x 04 ,m>ks ( design & contrivance are no m acc\nt$ = n[1 ?an !y 7 be=e4 ,9 ! same ?+1 we may ask = ! cause ( diff]5t prop]ties4 ,we may ask = ! cause ( ! col\r ( a body1 ( its h>dness1 ( its heat2 & ^! causes may be all diff]5t4 ,we are n[ ask+ = ! cause ( t subs]vi5cy to an use1 t relation to an end1 :i* we h rem>k$ 9 ! wat* be=e u4 ,no answ] is giv5 to ?is "q by tell+ u t a prec$+ wat* produc$ x4 ,!re _c be design )\t a design]2 contrivance )\t a contriv]2 ord] )\t *oice2 arrangem5t1 )\t any ?+ capable ( arrang+2 subs]vi5cy & relation to a purpose1 )\t t :i* c\ld int5d a purpose2 means suitable to an end1 & execut+ _! (fice 9 accompli%+ t end1 )\t ! end ev] hav+ be5 contemplat$1 or ! means accommodat$ to x4 ,arrangem5t1 disposition ( p>ts1 subs]vi5cy ( means to an end1 relation ( in/rum5ts to an use1 imply ! pres5ce ( intellig5ce & m9d4 ,no "o1 !re=e1 c rationally believe1 t ! ins5sible1 inanimate wat*1 f :i* ! wat* be=e u issu$1 0 ! prop] cause ( ! me*anism we s mu* admire 9 x2 c\ld be truly said to h con/ruct$ ! in/rum5t1 dispos$ its p>ts1 assign$ _! (fice1 det]m9$ _! ord]1 action1 & mutual dep5d5cy1 comb9$ _! sev]al motions into "o result1 & t also a result connect$ ) ! utilities ( o!r be+s4 ,all ^! prop]ties !re=e1 are z mu* unacc\nt$ = z !y 7 be=e4 8,,iv4 ,nor is any ?+ ga9$ by runn+ ! difficulty fur!r back1 i4 e4 by suppos+ ! wat* be=e u to h be5 produc$ by ano!r wat*1 t f a =m]1 & s on indef9itely4 ,our go+ back ev] s f> br+s u no ne>] to ! lea/ degree ( satisfaction ^u ! subject4 ,contrivance is /ill unacc\nt$ =4 ,we /ill want a contriv]4 ,a design+ m9d is nei!r suppli$ by ?is supposition1 nor disp5s$ )4 ,if ! difficulty 7 dim9i%$ ! fur!r we w5t back1 by go+ back indef9itely we might exhau/ x4 ,& ?is is ! only case to :i* ?is sort ( reason+ applies4 ,:]e !re is a t5d5cy1 or1 z we increase ! numb] ( t]ms1 a cont9ual approa* t[>ds a limit1 !re1 by suppos+ ! numb] ( t]ms to be :at is call$ inf9ite1 we may conceive ! limit to be atta9$3 b :]e !re is no su* t5d5cy or approa*1 no?+ is effect$ by l5g!n+ ! s]ies4 ,!re is no diff]5ce z to ! po9t 9 "q1 7:atev] !re may be z to _m po9ts7 betwe5 "o s]ies & ano!r2 betwe5 a s]ies :i* is f9ite1 & a s]ies :i* is inf9ite4 ,a *a9 compos$ ( an inf9ite numb] ( l9ks1 c no m support itself1 ?an a *a9 compos$ ( a f9ite numb] ( l9ks4 ,& ( ?is we are assur$1 7?\gh we nev] c h tri$ ! exp]im5t7 because1 by increas+ ! numb] ( l9ks1 f t5 = in/ance to a hundr$1 f a hundr$ to a ?\s&1 c4 we make n ! smalle/ approa*1 we obs]ve n ! smalle/ t5d5cy1 t[>ds self-support4 ,!re is no diff]5ce 9 ?is respect 7yet !re may be a great diff]5ce 9 sev]al respects7 betwe5 a *a9 ( a great] or less l5g?1 betwe5 "o *a9 & ano!r1 betwe5 "o t is f9ite & "o t is indef9ite4 ,?is v mu* resembles ! case be=e u4 ,! ma*9e1 :i* we are inspect+1 demon/rates1 by its con/ruction1 contrivance & design4 ,contrivance mu/ h _h a contriv]2 design1 a design]2 :e!r ! ma*9e imm$iately proce$$ f ano!r ma*9e1 or n4 ,t circum/ance alt]s n ! case4 ,t o!r ma*9e may1 9 l mann]1 h proce$$ f a =m] ma*9e3 nor does t alt] ! case3 contrivance mu/ h _h a contriv]4 ,t =m] "o f "o prec$+ x3 no alt]ation /ill3 a contriv] is /ill necess>y4 ,no t5d5cy is p]ceiv$1 no approa* t[>ds a dim9ution ( ?is necessity4 ,x is ! same ) any & e succession ( ^! ma*9es2 a succession ( t51 ( a hundr$1 ( a ?\s&2 ) "o s]ies z ) ano!r2 a s]ies :i* is f9ite1 z ) a s]ies :i* is inf9ite4 ,9 :atev] o!r respects !y may diff]1 9 ?is !y d n4 ,9 all equally1 contrivance & design are unacc\nt$ =4 8,! "q is n simply1 ,h[ came ! fir/ wat* into exi/5ce8 :i* "q1 x may be pret5d$1 is done away by suppos+ ! s]ies ( wat*es ?us produc$ f "o ano!r to h be5 inf9ite1 & consequ5tly to h _h no su* fir/1 = :i* x 0 necess>y to provide a cause4 ,?is1 p]haps1 w\ld h be5 ne>ly ! /ate ( ! "q1 if no?+ _h be5 be=e u b an unorganiz$ unme*anis$ sub/ance1 )\t m>k or indication ( contrivance4 ,x might be difficult to %ew t su* sub/ance c\ld n h exi/$ f et]nity1 ei!r 9 succession 7if x 7 possible1 :i* ,i ?9k x is n1 = unorganiz$ bodies to spr+ f "o ano!r17 or by individual p]petuity4 ,b t is n ! "q n[4 ,to suppose x to be s1 is to suppose t x made no diff]5ce :e!r we _h f\nd a wat* or a /one4 ,z x is1 ! metaphysics ( t "q h no place2 =1 9 ! wat* :i* we are exam9+1 are se5 contrivance1 design2 an end1 a purpose2 means = ! end1 adaptation to ! purpose4 ,& ! "q1 :i* irresi/ibly presses ^u our ?\ghts1 is1 :5ce ?is contrivance & design8 ,! ?+ requir$ is ! int5d+ m9d1 ! adapt+ h&1 ! intellig5ce by :i* t h& 0 direct$4 ,?is "q1 ?is dem&1 is n %ak5 (f1 by increas+ a numb] or succession ( sub/ances1 de/itute ( ^! prop]ties2 nor ! m1 by increas+ t numb] to inf9ity4 ,if x be said1 t1 ^u ! supposition ( "o wat* be+ produc$ f ano!r 9 ! c\rse ( t o!r's movem5ts1 & by means ( ! me*anism )9 x1 we h a cause = ! wat* 9 my h&1 viz4 ! wat* f :i* x proce$$1 ,i d5y1 t = ! design1 ! contrivance1 ! suitabl5ess ( means to an end1 ! adaptation ( in/rum5ts to an use 7all :i* we discov] 9 ! wat*17 we h any cause :atev]4 ,x is 9 va91 !re=e to assign a s]ies ( su* causes1 or to allege t a s]ies may be c>ri$ back to inf9ity2 = ,i d n admit t we h yet any cause at all ( ! phnom5a1 /ill less any s]ies ( causes ei!r f9ite or inf9ite4 ,"h is contrivance1 b no contriv]2 pro(s ( design1 b no design]4 8,v4 ,our obs]v] w\ld fur!r also reflect1 t ! mak] ( ! wat* be=e him1 01 9 tru? & reality1 ! mak] ( e wat* produc$ f x2 !re be+ no diff]5ce 7except t ! latt] manife/s a m exquisite skill7 betwe5 ! mak+ ( ano!r wat* ) 8 own h&s by ! m$iation ( files1 la?s1 *isels1 c4 & ! dispos+1 fix+1 & ins]t+1 ( ^! in/rum5ts1 or ( o!rs equival5t to !m1 9 ! body ( ! wat* already made1 9 su* a mann]1 z to =m a new wat* 9 ! c\rse ( ! movem5ts :i* he _h giv5 to ! old "o4 ,x is only work+ by "o set ( tools1 in/ead ( ano!r4 8,! conclusion :i* ! fir/ exam9ation ( ! wat*1 ( its works1 con/ruction1 & movem5t sugge/$1 01 t x mu/ h _h1 = ! cause & au?or ( t con/ruction1 an artific]1 :o und]/ood its me*anism1 & design$ its use4 ,?is conclusion is inv9cible4 ,a second exam9ation pres5ts u ) a new discov]y4 ,! wat* is f\nd 9 ! c\rse ( its movem5t to produce ano!r wat* simil> to itself3 & n only s1 b we p]ceive 9 x a sy/em ( organization1 sep>ately calculat$ = t purpose4 ,:at effect w\ld ?is discov]y h1 or ought x to h1 ^u our =m] inf]5ce8 ,:at1 z ha? already be5 said1 b to increase1 beyond measure1 our admiration ( ! skill1 :i* _h be5 employ$ 9 ! =mation ( su* a ma*9e8 ,or %all x1 in/ead ( ?is1 all at once turn u r\nd to an opposite conclusion1 viz4 t no art or skill :atev] has be5 conc]n$ 9 ! bus9ess1 al?\gh all o!r evid5ces ( art & skill rema9 z !y 71 & ?is la/ & supreme piece ( art be n[ add$ to ! re/8 ,c ?is be ma9ta9$ )\t absurdity8 ,yet ?is is a!ism40 ,,paley4 ,footnote #aa3 8,! works ( nature want only to be contemplat$4 ,:5 contemplat$1 !y h e ?+ 9 !m :i* c a/oni% by _! greatness2 =1 ( ! va/ scale ( op]ation1 ?r\gh :i* our discov]ies c>ry u1 at "o end we see an intellig5t ,p[] arrang+ planet>y sy/ems1 fix+1 = in/ance1 ! trajectory ( ,saturn1 or con/ruct+ a r+ ( a hundr$ ?\s& miles diamet]1 to surr\nd 8 body1 & be susp5d$ l a magnific5t ar* ov] ! heads ( 8 inhabitants2 &1 at ! o!r1 b5d+ a hook$ too?1 conc]t+ & provid+ an appropriate me*anism1 = ! clasp+ & reclasp+ ( ! filam5ts ( ! fea!r ( a humm+-bird4 ,we h pro(1 n only ( bo? ^! works proce$+ f an intellig5t ag5t1 b ( _! proce$+ f ! same ag5t3 =1 9 ! fir/ place1 we c trace an id5tity ( plan1 a connexion ( sy/em1 f ,saturn to our own globe2 & :5 arriv$ ^u our own globe1 we c1 9 ! second place1 pursue ! connexion ?r\gh all ! organiz$1 especially ! animat$1 bodies1 :i* x supports4 ,we c obs]ve m>ks ( a common relation1 z well to "o ano!r1 z to ! elem5ts ( :i* _! habitation is compos$4 ,!re=e "o m9d ha? plann$1 or at lea/ ha? prescrib$ a g5]al plan =1 all ^! productions4 ,"o be+ has be5 conc]n$ 9 all4 8,"u ?is /up5d\s ,be+ we live4 ,our happ9ess1 our exi/5ce1 is 9 8 h&s4 ,all we expect mu/ come f him4 ,nor ought we to feel our situation insecure4 ,9 e nature1 & 9 e portion ( nature1 :i* we c descry1 we f9d att5tion be/[$ ^u ev5 ! m9ute/ p>ts4 ,! h+es 9 ! w+s ( an e>wig1 & ! jo9ts ( its ant5n1 are z highly wr\ght1 z if ! ,creator _h _h no?+ else to f9i%4 ,we see no signs ( dim9ution ( c>e by multiplicity ( objects1 or ( di/raction ( ?\ght by v>iety4 ,we h no reason to fe> !re=e1 our be+ =gott51 or ov]look$1 or neglect$4 8,! exi/5ce & "* ( ! ,deity1 is1 9 e view1 ! mo/ int]e/+ ( all human speculations4 ,9 none1 h[ev]1 is x m s1 ?an z x facilitates ! belief ( ! fundam5tal articles ( ,revelation4 ,x is a /ep to h x prov$1 t !re mu/ be some?+ 9 ! _w m ?an :at we see4 ,x is a fur!r /ep to "k1 t1 among/ ! invisible ?+s ( nature1 !re mu/ be an intellig5t m9d1 conc]n$ 9 its production1 ord]1 & support4 ,^! po9ts be+ assur$ to u by ,natural ,!ology1 we may well leave to ,revelation ! disclosure ( _m p>ticul>s1 :i* our rese>*es _c rea*1 respect+ ei!r ! nature ( ?is ,be+ z ! orig9al cause ( all ?+s1 or 8 "* & designs z a moral gov]nor2 & n only s1 b ! m full confirmation ( o!r p>ticul>s1 ( :i*1 ?\gh !y d n lie altoge!r beyond our reason+s & our probabilities1 ! c]ta9ty is by no means equal to ! importance4 ,! true ,!i/ w be ! fir/ to li/5 to any cr$ible communication ( div9e k4 ,no?+ :i* he has le>nt f ,natural ,!ology1 w dim9i% 8 desire ( fur!r in/ruction1 or 8 disposition to receive x ) humility & ?ankfulness4 ,he wi%es = light3 he rejoices 9 light4 ,8 inw>d v5]ation ( ?is great ,be+1 w incl9e him to att5d ) ! utmo/ s]i\sness1 n only to all t c be discov]$ conc]n+ him by rese>*es into nature1 b to all t is taught by a revelation1 :i* gives reasonable pro( ( hav+ proce$$ f him4 8,b1 above e o!r article ( reveal$ religion1 does ! ant]ior belief ( a ,deity1 be> ) ! /ronge/ =ce1 ^u t gr& po9t1 :i* gives inde$ int]e/ & importance to all ! re/--! resurrection ( ! human dead4 ,! ?+ might appe> hopeless1 did we n see a p[] "u ! guidance ( an intellig5t w1 & a p[] p5etrat+ ! inmo/ recesses ( all sub/ance4 ,i am f> f ju/ify+ ! op9ion ( ^?1 :o #8?\ght x a ?+ incr$ible t ,god %\ld raise ! dead2' b ,i admit t x is fir/ necess>y to be p]suad$1 t !re is a ,god to d s4 ,?is be+ ?or\ghly settl$ 9 our m9ds1 !re seems to be no?+ 9 ?is process 7conceal$ & my/]i\s z we confess x to be17 :i* ne$ to %ock our belief4 ,!y :o h tak5 up ! op9ion1 t ! acts ( ! human m9d dep5d ^u organization1 t ! m9d itself inde$ consi/s 9 organization1 are suppos$ to f9d a great] difficulty ?an o!rs d1 9 admitt+ a transition by dea? to a new /ate ( s5ti5t exi/5ce1 because ! old organization is app>5tly dissolv$4 ,b ,i d n see t any impracticability ne$ be appreh5d$ ev5 by ^!2 or t ! *ange1 ev5 ^u _! hypo!sis1 is f> remov$ f ! analogy ( "s o!r op]ations1 :i* we "k ) c]ta9ty t ! deity is c>ry+ on4 ,9 ! ord9>y d]ivation ( plants & animals f "o ano!r1 a p>ticle1 9 _m cases1 m9ut] ?an all assignable1 all conceivable dim5sion2 an aura1 an effluvium1 an inf9itesimal2 det]m9es ! organization ( a future body3 does no less ?an fix1 :e!r t :i* is ab\t to be produc$1 %all be a vegetable1 a m]ely s5ti5t1 or a rational be+2 an oak1 a frog1 or a philosoph]2 makes all ^! diff]5ces2 gives to ! future body its qualities1 & nature1 & species4 ,& ?is p>ticle1 f :i* spr+s1 & by :i* is det]m9$ a :ole future nature1 itself proce$s f1 & owes its con/itution to1 a prior body3 nev]!less1 :i* is se5 9 plants mo/ decisively1 ! incept$ organization1 ?\gh =m$ )91 & ?r\gh1 & by a prec$+ organization1 is n corrupt$ by its corruption1 or de/roy$ by its dissolution2 b1 on ! contr>y1 is sometimes extricat$ & develop$ by ^? v causes2 survives & comes into action1 :5 ! purpose1 = :i* x 0 prep>$1 requires its use4--,n[ an conomy :i* nature has adopt$1 :5 ! purpose 0 to transf] an organization f "o individual to ano!r1 may h some?+ analog\s to x1 :5 ! purpose is to transmit an organization f "o /ate ( be+ to ano!r /ate3 & !y :o f\nd ?\ght 9 organization1 may see some?+ 9 ?is analogy applicable to _! difficulties2 =1 :atev] c transmit a simil>ity ( organization w answ] _! purpose1 because1 accord+ ev5 to _! own !ory1 x may be ! vehicle ( consci\sness1 & because consci\sness1 )\t d\bt1 c>ries id5tity & individuality along ) x ?r\gh all *anges ( =m or ( visible qualities4 ,9 ! mo/ g5]al case1 t1 z we h said1 ( ! d]ivation ( plants & animals f "o ano!r1 ! lat5t organization is ei!r itself simil> to ! old organization1 or has ! p[] ( communicat+ to new matt] ! old organic =m4 ,b x is n re/rict$ to ?is rule4 ,!re are o!r cases1 especially 9 ! progress ( insect life1 9 :i* ! dormant organization does n mu* resemble t :i* incloses x1 & /ill less suits ) ! situation 9 :i* ! inclos+ body is plac$1 b suits ) a diff]5t situation to :i* x is de/9$4 ,9 ! l>va ( ! libellula1 :i* lives con/antly1 & has /ill long to live1 "u wat]1 are descri$ ! w+s ( a fly1 :i* two ye>s aft]w>ds is to m\nt into ! air4 ,is !re no?+ 9 ?is analogy8 ,x s]ves at lea/ to %ew1 t1 ev5 9 ! obs]vable c\rse ( nature1 organizations are =m$ "o b5ea? ano!r2 &1 among/ a ?\s& o!r in/ances1 x %ews completely1 t ! ,deity c m\ld & fa%ion ! p>ts ( mat]ial nature1 s z to fulfil any purpose :atev] :i* he is pleas$ to appo9t4 8,!y :o ref] ! op]ations ( m9d to a sub/ance totally & ess5tially diff]5t f matt]1 z1 mo/ c]ta9ly1 ^! op]ations1 ?\gh affect$ by mat]ial causes1 hold v little aff9ity to any prop]ties ( matt] ) :i* we are acqua9t$1 adopt1 p]haps1 a ju/] reason+ & a bett] philosophy2 & by ^! ! consid]ations above sugge/$ are n want$1 at lea/ 9 ! same degree4 ,b to su* z f9d1 :i* "s p]sons d f9d1 an insup]able difficulty 9 %ak+ (f an adh]5ce to ^? analogies1 :i* ! corporeal _w is cont9ually sugge/+ to _! ?\ghts2 to su*1 ,i say1 e consid]ation w be a relief1 :i* manife/s ! ext5t ( t intellig5t p[] :i* is act+ 9 nature1 ! fruitfulness ( its res\rces1 ! v>iety1 & aptness1 & success ( its means2 mo/ especially e consid]ation1 :i* t5ds to %ew1 t1 9 ! translation ( a consci\s exi/5ce1 !re is n1 ev5 9 _! own way ( reg>d+ x1 any ?+ greatly beyond1 or totally unlike1 :at takes place 9 su* p>ts 7probably small p>ts7 ( ! ord] ( nature1 z are accessible to our obs]vation4 8,aga92 if !re be ^? :o ?9k1 t ! contract$ness & debility ( ! human faculties 9 our pres5t /ate1 seem ill to accord ) ! high de/9ies :i* ! expectations ( religion po9t out to u1 ,i w\ld only ask !m1 :e!r any "o1 :o saw a *ild two h\rs aft] its bir?1 c\ld suppose t x w\ld ev] come to und]/& fluxions2#ab or :o !n %all say1 :at fur!r amplification ( intellectual p[]s1 :at accession ( k1 :at advance & improvem5t1 ! rational faculty1 be its con/itution :at x w1 may n admit (1 :5 plac$ amid/ new objects1 & end[$ ) a s5sorium1 adapt$1 z x und\bt$ly w be1 & z our pres5t s5ses are1 to ! p]ception ( ^? sub/ances1 & ( ^? prop]ties ( ?+s1 ) :i* our conc]n may lie4 8,^u ! :ole2 9 e ?+ :i* respects ?is awful1 b1 z we tru/1 glori\s *ange1 we h a wise & p[]ful ,be+1 7! au?or1 9 nature1 ( inf9itely v>i\s exp$i5ts = inf9itely v>i\s ends17 ^u :om to rely = ! *oice & appo9tm5t ( means1 adequate to ! execution ( any plan :i* 8 goodness or 8 ju/ice may h =m$1 = ! moral & acc\ntable "p ( 8 t]re/rial creation4 ,t great (fice re/s ) him3 be x ours to hope & prep>e2 "u a firm & settl$ p]suasion1 t1 liv+ & dy+1 we are 82 t life is pass$ 9 8 con/ant pres5ce1 t dea? resigns u to 8 m]ciful disposal40 ,,paley4 ,footnote #ab3 ,see ,se>*'s ,light ( ,nature1 passim4 ,footnote #ac3 ,! !ory ( a n]v\s fluid1 or animal spirits1 is g5]ally ab&on$4 ,footnote #ad3 ,see ?is d\btful doctr9e discuss$ po/ ,que/4 #fj4 ,que/4 ,,iii4 ,,que/4 ,,iii4 ,:at is ! ,^w ( ,god8 ,,answ4 ,! holy scriptures ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t are ! ^w ( ,god1 ! only rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce4 ,9 speak+ to ?is answ]1 we %all consid] ! sev]al names by :i* ! scripture is set =? ) ! import !re(1 & m p>ticul>ly t by :i* x is mo/ kn[n2 to wit1 ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t1 & !n speak ( x z a rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce4 ,i4 ,!re are sev]al names giv5 to ! ^w ( ,god1 9 ,psalm cxix4 "o ( :i* is f\nd 9 almo/ e v]se !re(4 ,x is sometimes call$ 8 law1 /atutes1 precepts1 comm&m5ts1 or ord9ances1#ae to signify 8 au?ority & p[] to dem& ob$i5ce ( 8 creatures :i* he does !re91 & %ews u 9 :at p>ticul> in/ances1 & h[ we are to yield ob$i5ce to x4 ,x is also call$ 8 judgm5ts1 imply+ t he is ! great ,judge ( ! _w1 & t he w deal ) m5 9 a judicial way1 accord+ to _! works1 z agreeable or disagreeable to ?is law ( 81 conta9$ 9 8 ^w2 &1 = ?is reason1 x is also call$ 8 righte\sness1 because all t he comm&s 9 8 ^w is holy & j1 & 8 s]vice highly reasonable4 ,x is also call$ ,god's te/imonies1 z conta9+ ! witness1 evid5ce1 or record1 t he has giv5 to 8 own p]fections1 :]eby he has demon/rat$ !m to ! _w4 ,?us we are said1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ah4 ,to behold1 z 9 a glass1 ! glory ( ! ,"l4 ,x is also call$ 8 way1 z conta9+ a decl>ation ( ! glori\s works t he has done1 bo? ( nature & grace2 ! v>i\s me?ods ( 8 deal+ ) m51 or ! way t !y %\ld walk 91 :i* leads to et]nal life4 ,moreov]1 x is call$1 ,rom4 iii4 #b4 ,! oracles ( ,god1 to d5ote t _m ?+s conta9$ 9 x c\ld n h be5 kn[n by u till he 0 pleas$ to reveal !m !re94 ,agreeably h]eto1 ! apo/le speaks ( ! great ?+s conta9$ 9 ! gospel1 z be+ hid 9 ,god2 hid f ages & g5]ations pa/1 b n[ made manife/ to ! sa9ts1 ,eph4 iii4 #i1 ,col4 i4 #bf4 ,aga9 x is sometimes call$ ! gospel1 especially ^? p>ts ( scripture :i* conta9 ! glad tid+s ( salvation by ,*ri/1 or ! me?od :i* ,god orda9$ = ! tak+ away ! guilt1 & subdu+ ! p[] ( s92 & p>ticul>ly ! apo/le calls x1 ,! glori\s gospel ( ! bless$ ,god2 #a ,tim4 i4 #aa4 & ! gospel ( our salvation4 ,eph4 i4 #ac4 ,&1 9 ?is answ]1 x is call$ ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t2 t "p ( x :i* 0 writt5 be=e our ,savi\r's inc>nation1 :i* conta9s a relation ( ,god's deal+s ) 8 *ur*1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w to t "t1 or a pr$iction ( :at %\ld be fulfill$ 9 foll[+ ages1 is call$ ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,! o!r :i* conta9s an acc\nt ( ,god's disp5sation ( grace1 f ,*ri/'s fir/ to 8 second com+ is call$ ! ,new4 ,a te/am5t is ! decl>$ or writt5 w ( a p]son1 9 :i* "s ?+s are giv5 to ^? :o are conc]n$ or describ$ !re94 ,?us ! scripture is ,god's writt5 w or te/am5t1 conta9+ an acc\nt ( :at he has freely giv5 9 8 cov5ant ( grace to fall5 man2 & ?is is ! pr9cipal subject matt] ( scripture1 z a te/am5t2 !re=e x conta9s an acc\nt1 #a4 ,( _m valuable legacies giv5 to ! heirs ( salvation2 ! bless+s ( bo? worlds1 all ! privileges conta9$ 9 ^? great & preci\s promises1 ) :i* ! scripture s ab\nds4 ,?us x is said1 ,?\ %alt guide me ) ?y c\nsel1 & aft]w>d receive me to glory2 ,psal4 lxiii4 #bd4 & ! ,"l w give grace & glory1 ,psal4 lxxxiv4 #aa4 #b4 ,x describes ! te/ator ,*ri/1 :o gives et]nal life to 8 p1 & confirms all ! promises :i* are made 9 him2 z !y are said1 #b ,cor4 i4 #bj4 ,to be 9 him yea & am51 to ! glory ( ,god2 & m especially he ratifi$ ?is te/am5t by 8 dea? z ! same apo/le obs]ves1 :i* is a kn[n maxim ( ! civil law1 t :]e a te/am5t is1 !re mu/ ( necessity be ! dea? ( ! te/ator1#af ,heb4 ix4 #af1 #ag4 ^u :i* ! =ce or validity !re( dep5ds4 ,& ! ^w ( ,god gives u a l>ge acc\nt h[ all ! bless+s1 :i* ,god be/[$ ^u 8 p1 receive _! validity f ! dea? ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,x also discov]s to u :o are ! heirs1 or legatees1 to :om ^! bless+s are giv51 :o are describ$ !re91 z rep5t+1 believ+1 return+ s9n]s1 :o may lay claim to ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 #d4 ,x has sev]al seals annex$ to x1 viz4 ! sacram5ts "u ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t1 ( :i* we h a p>ticul> acc\nt 9 scripture4 ,?is leads u to consid] h[ ! scripture is o!rwise divid$ or di/+ui%$4 7#a47 ,z to ! ,old ,te/am5t1 x is sometimes di/+ui%$ or divid$ into ,moses & ! prophets1 ,luke xvi4 #bi4 or ,moses1 ! prophets1 & ! psalms1 ,luke xxiv4 #dd4 ,& x may be consid]$ also z conta9+ hi/orical & prophetic writ+s1 & o!rs t are m especially doctr9al or poetical2 & ! prophets may be consid]$ z to ! "t :5 !y wrote1 "s be=e & o!rs aft] ! captivity4 ,!y may also be di/+ui%$ z to ! subject matt] ( !m3 "s conta9 a v cle> & p>ticul> acc\nt ( ! p]son & k+dom ( ,*ri/1 e4 g4 ,isaiah :o is1 = ?is reason1 by "s1 call$ ! evangelical prophet4 ,o!rs conta9 repro(s1 & d5\nce & lam5t approa*+ judgm5ts1 z ! prophet ,j]emiah4 ,o!rs enc\rage ! build+ ( ! temple1 ! sett+ up ! wor%ip ( ,god1 & ! re=mation ( ! p ^u _! return f captivity3 ?us ,ze*>iah & ,haggai4 ,z = ! hi/orical p>ts ( scripture1 ^! ei!r conta9 an acc\nt ( ,god's deal+s ) 8 p be=e ! captivity2 z ,jo%ua1 ,judges1 ,samuel1 ,k+s1 c4 or aft] x1 z ,ezra & ,nehemiah4 7#b47 ,! books ( ! ,new ,te/am5t maybe ?us divid$4 ,"s ( !m are hi/orical1 viz4 su* z conta9 ! life & dea? ( our ,savi\r1 z ! f\r gospels1 or ! m9i/ry ( ! apo/les1 & ! fir/ plant+ & spread+ ( ! gospel1 z ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les4 ,o!rs are m especially doctr9al1 & are wrote 9 ! =m ( an epi/le by ! apo/le ,paul1 & "s o!r ( ! apo/les4 ,"o book is prophetical1 z ! ,revelations1 :]e9 is =etold ! diff]5t /ate & condition ( ! *ur*1 ! p]secutions x %\ld meet ) f its ,anti-*ri/ian enemies1 its f9al victory ov] !m1 & its triumphs1 z reign+ ) ,*ri/ 9 8 k+dom4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 :5 ,god fir/ reveal$ 8 w to man 9 scripture1 & h[ ?is revelation 0 gradually enl>g$1 & transmitt$ d[n to ! *ur* 9 succe$+ ages4 ,!re 0 no writt5 ^w1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 till ,moses's "t1 :i* 0 betwe5 two & ?ree ?\s& ye>s2 & x 0 almo/ a ?\s& ye>s long] be=e ! canon ( ! ,old ,te/am5t 0 complet$ by ,mala*i ! la/ prophet1 & "s hundr$ ye>s aft] t be=e ! canon ( ! ,new ,te/am5t 0 giv52 s t ,god reveal$ 8 w1 z ! apo/le says1 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! epi/le to ! ,hebrews1 at sundry times1 z well z 9 div]s mann]s1 & by div]s inspir$ writ]s4 ,not)/&+ ! *ur*1 be=e x _h a writt5 ^w1 0 n de/itute ( a rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce1 nei!r 7 !y unacqua9t$ ) ! way ( salvation2 = to suppose ?is1 w\ld be greatly to detract f ! glory ( ! div9e gov]nm5t1 & reflect on ,god's goodness2 !re=e he took o!r ways to supply ! want ( a writt5 ^w1 & h]eby %ew$ 8 sov]eignty1 9 t he c make kn[n 8 w :at way he pleases1 & 8 wisdom & goodness1 9 giv+ 8 writt5 ^w at su* a "t :5 ! necessities ( m5 mo/ requir$ x4 ,?is w appe>1 if we consid]1 #a4 ,t :5 !re 0 no writt5 ^w1 ! ,son ( ,god frequ5tly condesc5d$ to appe> himself1 & conv]se ) man1 & s reveal$ 8 m9d & w to him4 #b4 ,!re 0 ! m9i/ry ( angels subs]vi5t to ?is end1 9 :i* respect ! ^w 0 (t5 spok5 by angels1 s5t to in/ruct m5 9 ! m9d & w ( ,god4 #c4 ,! *ur* _h among !m all ?is :ile1 m or less1 ! _s ( prophecy1 :]eby _m 7 in/ruct$ 9 ! m9d ( ,god2 & ?\gh !y 7 n comm&$ to commit :at !y receiv$ by inspiration to writ+1 yet !y 7 h]eby furni%$ to in/ruct o!rs 9 ! way ( salvation4 ,?us ,eno* is said to h prophesi$ 9 8 day2 ,jude v]4 #ad1 #ae4 & ,noah is call$1 a prea*] ( righte\sness1 #b ,pet4 ii4 #e4 ,heb4 xi4 #g4 #d4 ,great "p ( ?is "t ! lives ( m5 7 v long1 7viz47 eight or n9e hundr$ ye>s1 & s ! same p]sons might transmit ! ^w ( ,god by _! own liv+ te/imony4 #e4 ,aft]w>ds 9 ! latt] "p ( ?is int]val ( "t1 :5 !re 0 no writt5 ^w1 ! _w apo/atis$ f ,god1 & almo/ all fle% corrupt$ _! way2 n = want ( a suffici5t rule ( ob$i5ce1 b ?r\gh ! p]v]s5ess & depravity ( _! nature2 & aft]w>ds ! _w 0 almo/ :olly sunk into idolatry1 & s 7 judicially exclud$ f ,god's special c>e2 & s9ce ,abraham's family 0 ! only *ur* t rema9$ 9 ! _w1 ,god cont9u$ to communicate to !m ! k ( 8 w 9 ^? extraord9>y ways1 z he _h done to ! fai?ful 9 =m] ages4 #f4 ,:5 man's life 0 %ort5$1 & r$uc$ to ! same /&>d1 z n[ x is1 ( ?reescore & t5 ye>s1 & ! *ur* 0 v num]\s1 increas$ to a great nation1 & ,god _h promis$ t he w\ld increase !m yet m1 !n !y /ood 9 great] ne$ ( a writt5 ^w to prev5t ! inconv5i5ces t might h aris5 f _! cont9u+ any long] )\t "o1 & ,god ?\ght fit1 z a great in/ance ( fav\r to man1 to comm& ,moses to write 8 law1 z a /&+ rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce to 8 *ur*4 ,?is leads u to consid] a v important "q1 viz4 :e!r ! *ur*1 "u ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation1 und]/ood ?is writt5 ^w1 or ! spiritual mean+ ( ^? laws t are conta9$ !re98 ,"s1 inde$1 h ?\ght t ! /ate ( ! *ur*1 be=e ,*ri/ came 9 ! fle%1 0 att5d$ ) s mu* d>kness1 t !y did n "k ! way ( salvation1 ?\gh !y _h1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ! scriptures ( ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,! ,papi/s g5]ally ass]t1 t !y did n2 & !re=e !y fancy1 t all :o liv$ be=e ,*ri/'s "t1 7 %ut up 9 a prison1 :]e !y rema9$ till he w5t f ! cross to reveal himself to !m1 & s1 z _! lead]1 to conduct !m 9 triumph to heav54 ,& "s ,prote/ants ?9k ! /ate ( all :o liv$ 9 ^? times1 to h be5 att5d$ ) s mu* d>kness1 t !y knew b little ( ,*ri/ & 8 gospel1 ?\gh %ad[$ =?1 or typifi$ by ! c]emonial law2 :i* !y f\nd on su*like places ( scripture z t1 :]e ,moses is said to h put a vail ov] 8 face1 t ! *ildr5 ( ,israel c\ld n /$fa/ly look to ! end ( t :i* is aboli%$2 & t ?is vail is done away 9 ,*ri/1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ac1 #ad4 & ^? scriptures t speak ( ! ,jewi% disp5sation1 z a night ( d>kness1 comp>$ ) t ( ! gospel1 :i* is repres5t$ z a p]fect day1 or ! ris+ ( ! sun1 ,isa4 xxi4 #aa4 ,cant4 ii4 #ag4 ,mala*i iv4 #b4 ,& z ^! ext5d ! d>kness ( t disp5sation f>!r ?an1 z ,i humbly conceive1 !y ought to d1 s !y speak m ( ! wra?1 bondage1 & t]ror t att5d x1 ?an !y h gr\nd to d1 especially :5 !y make x univ]sal2 s9ce !re are sev]al reasons1 :i* may induce u to believe t ! *ur*1 at t "t1 und]/ood a great deal m ( ! gospel1 %ad[$ =? 9 ! c]emonial law1 & _h m communion ) ,god1 & less wra?1 t]ror1 or bondage1 ?an ^! suppose !y _h2 = :i* ,i w\ld (f] ! foll[+ reasons1 #a4 ,"s ( ! ,old ,te/am5t sa9ts h express$ a great degree ( fai? 9 ,*ri/1 & love to him1 :om !y expect$ to come 9 our nature2 & _m ( ! prophets1 9 _! inspir$ writ+s1 h discov]$ t !y 7 n /rang]s to ! way ( r$emption & reconciliation to ,god by him1 z ! ,"l our righte\sness4 ,a multitude ( scriptures might be cit$1 t speak ( ,*ri/1 & salvation by him 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #e1 #f4 ,ze*4 xiii4 #g4 ,psal4 xxxiii4 #a1 #b4 comp>$ ) ,rom4 iv4 #f4 ,?us ,abraham is describ$1 z rejoic+ to see 8 day1 ,john viii4 #ef4 & ! prophet ,isaiah is s v p>ticul> & express 9 ! acc\nt he gives ( 8 p]son & (fices1 t ,i _c see h[ any "o c reasonably conclude him to h be5 :olly a /rang] to ! gospel himself1 ,isa4 xxii4 #be4 *4 lii4 #ac1 #ad1 #ae4 ,c any "o ?9k ?is1 :o reads 8 #ec;d *apt]1 :]e he treats ( 8 life1 dea?1 suff]+s1 & (fices1 & ( ! way ( salvation by him8 ,object4 ,x is object$ h]eunto t ! prophets :o deliv]$ ^! evangelical tru?s1 und]/ood b little ( !m !mselves1 because ( ! d>kness ( ! disp5sation !y 7 "u4 ,?us x is said1 #a ,pet4 i4 #aj1 #aa1 #ab4 t ! prophets1 inde$1 se>*$ into ! mean+ ( _! own pr$ictions1 b to no purpose2 = x 0 reveal$ to !m1 t n unto !mselves1 b unto u1 !y m9i/]$2 t is1 ! acc\nt !y gave ( our ,savi\r 0 n design$ to be und]/ood by !m1 b u 9 ?is pres5t gospel-disp5sation4 ,answ4 ,! answ] t may be giv5 to ?is objection is1 t ?\gh ! prophets are repres5t$ z enquir+ into ! mean+ ( _! own prophecies1 yet x do? n foll[ f !nce t !y _h b little or no und]/&+ ( !m3 all t c be ga!r$ f x is1 t !y /udi$ !m1 z _! own salvation 0 conc]n$ !re92 b we mu/ n suppose t !y did ?is to no purpose1 z :at !y 7 n able to und]/&2 & :5 x is f>!r said 9 ?is scripture1 t n unto !mselves1 b unto u1 !y did m9i/] ! ?+s t are n[ report$2 ! mean+ is1 n t !y did n und]/& ^? ?+s1 or _h n mu* conc]n 9 !m1 b t ! glory ( ! gospel /ate1 t 0 =etold 9 _! prophecies1 0 :at we %\ld behold ) our eyes1 & n !y !mselves1 9 :i* s5se !y are said n to m9i/] to !mselves1 b to u2 s t ?is objection ha? no =ce 9 x to ov]?r[ ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+2 we !re=e proce$ to consid]1 #b4 ,t x is c]ta91 t ! :ole c]emonial law _h a spiritual mean+ annex$ to x2 = x is said1 ,t ! law 0 a %ad[ ( good ?+s to come1 ,heb4 x4 #a4 & t all ^? ?+s happ5$ to !m = ensamples1 or types & !y are writt5 = our admonition1 #a ,cor4 x4 #aa4 #c4 ,x is unreasonable to suppose t ! spiritual mean+ ( ! c]emonial law %\ld n be kn[n by ^? to :om x 0 pr9cipally giv52 or t ! gospel1 wrapt up !re91 %\ld n be se5 ?r\gh ?is %ad[ till ! disp5sation 0 aboli%$1 ! c]emonial law abrogat$1 & ! nation ca/ (f to :om x 0 giv54 #d4 ,if ! k ( ! gospel1 or fai? 9 ,*ri/1 :i* is f\nd$ ^u x1 be necess>y = our salvation1 x 0 necess>y = ! salvation ( ^? :o liv$ 9 =m] ages2 = x 0 z mu* a tru? !n z x is n[1 t !re is salvation 9 no o!r2 !re=e ! *ur* ( old 7 oblig$ to believe 9 him to come1 z mu* z we are to believe 9 him z already come2 b x is inconsi/5t ) ! div9e goodness to require ?is k1 & n to give !m any exp$i5t to atta9 x2 !re=e we mu/ ei!r suppose ?is k atta9able by !m1 & consequ5tly t he 0 reveal$ to !m1 or else !y mu/ be exclud$ f a possibility ( salvation1 :51 at ! same "t1 !y 7 oblig$ to believe 9 ,*ri/1 :i* !y c\ld n d1 because !y did n und]/& ! mean+ ( t law1 :i* 0 ! only means ( reveal+ him to !m2 or if ,*ri/ 0 reveal$ 9 ! c]emonial law1 & !y _h no way to und]/& x1 x is all "o z ?\gh he _h n be5 reveal$ !re94 #e4 ,!y _h suffici5t helps = ! und]/&+ ! spiritual mean+ !re(1 viz4 n only "s h9ts ( explication1 giv5 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 b1 besides ^!1 !re 01 7#a47 ,extraord9>y revelation & inspiration1 ) :i* ! ,jewi% *ur* m or less1 0 fav\r$1 almo/ ?r\gh\t all ! ages !re(2 & h]eby x is m ?an probable t1 toge!r ) ! canon ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 !y receiv$ ! spiritual s5se & mean+ ( ^? ?+s :i* 7 conta9$ !re94 7#b47 ,!re 0 "o :ole tribe1 viz4 t ( ,levi1 t 0 almo/ :olly employ$ 9 /udy+ & expla9+ ! law ( ,god2 !re=e x is said1 ,!y %all tea* ,jacob ?y judgm5ts1 & ,israel ?y law1 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #aj4 & t ! prie/'s lips %\ld keep k1 & !y %\ld seek ! law at 8 m\?2 ,mal4 ii4 #g4 t is1 ! prie/s %\ld1 by all prop] me?ods1 und]/& ! mean+ ( ! law1 t !y might be able to tea* ! p1 :5 com+ to be in/ruct$ by !m4 7#c47 ,!re 7 among !m sev]al s*ools ( ! prophets 79 "s ages at lea/ ( ! ,jewi% *ur*7 9 :i* "s _h extraord9>y revelations2 & !y t _h !m n1 made ! scriptures _! /udy1 t !y might be able to in/ruct o!rs2 s t1 f all ?is1 x appe>s t !y _h a great deal ( k ( div9e tru?s1 & ! spiritual mean+ ( ! ,old ,te/am5t2 ?\gh yet we w n d5y t ! gospel disp5sation ha? a cle>] light1 & excels 9 glory4#ag ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid]1 h[ f> ! ,old ,te/am5t is a rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce to u1 ?\gh t disp5sation be aboli%$2 = we are n to reckon x an useless "p ( scripture1 or t x does n at all conc]n u4 ,s9ce1 7#a47 ,! greate/ "p ( ! doctr9es conta9$ !re9 are ( p]petual obligation to ! *ur*1 9 all ! disp5sations or *anges !re(4 7#b47 ,z = ! c]emonial law1 :i* is aboli%$1 ) "s o!r =5sick1 or political laws1 by :i* ! ,jews1 9 p>ticul>1 7 gov]n$1 ^!1 inde$1 are n s f> a rule ( ob$i5ce to u1 z t we %\ld ?9k ourselves oblig$ to obs]ve !m1 z ! ,jews 7 ( old3 not)/&+1 7#c47 ,ev5 ^! are ( use to u1 z h]e9 we see :at 0 !n ! rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce to ! *ur*1 & h[ f> x agrees z to ! sub/ance !re(1 or ?+s signifi$ !reby1 ) ! pres5t disp5sation2 s t x is ( use to u1 z h]e9 we see ! wisdom1 sov]eignty1 & grace ( ,god to 8 *ur* 9 =m] ages1 & h[ :at 0 !n typifi$ or prophesi$1 is fulfill$ to u4 ,?us x is said1 t :atsoev] ?+s 7 writt5 a=e-"t1 7 writt5 = our le>n+1 t we1 ?r\gh pati5ce & com=t ( ! scriptures might h hope1 ,rom4 xv4 #d4 ,! scriptures ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t conta9 a revelation ( ! :ole m9d & w ( ,god1 & !re=e are v ju/ly /yl$ a p]fect rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce4 ,nev]!less1 ,we d n h]eby int5d t !y conta9 an acc\nt ( e ?+ t ,god ha? done1 or w d1 9 8 works ( provid5ce & grace1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end ( "t2 = su* a l>ge k ( ?+s is n necess>y = u to atta94 ,?us x is said1 ,john xx4 #cj4 t ,*ri/ did _m o!r signs1 t are n writt5 9 ! gospel2 b ^? ?+s t are conta9$ !re91 are writt5 t we might believe2 !re=e we h a suffici5t acc\nt !re( to support our fai?2 & t !re 7 _m o!r ?+s :i* ,jesus did1 :i*1 if !y %\ld be writt5 e "o1 ! _w w\ld n conta9 ! books t %\ld be writt51 ,john xxi4 #be4ah ,nor d we und]/& h]eby1 t ,god has giv5 u an acc\nt ( all 8 secret c\nsels & purposes relat+ to ! ev5t ( ?+s1 or ! f9al e/ate ( p>ticul> p]sons1 ab/ract$ f ^? m>ks on :i* our hope ( salvation is f\nd$1 or _! outw>d condition1 or ! good or bad success t %all att5d _! und]tak+s 9 ! _w1 or ! "t ( _! liv+ !re93 ^!1 & _m m ev5ts ( ! l nature1 are secrets :i* we are n to enquire into1 ,god hav+ n ?\ght fit to reveal !m 9 8 ^w1 = wise ends be/ kn[n to himself1 :i* %ews 8 sov]eignty1 ) respect to ! matt] ( revelation2 ,secret ?+s belong unto ! ,"l our ,god2 b ^? ?+s :i* are reveal$ belong unto u1 & to our *ildr51 ,deut4 xxix4 #bi4 ,:5 ,pet] 0 ov]-curi\s 9 enquir+ conc]n+ ! future e/ate or condition ( ,john1 our ,savi\r gives him ?is tacit repro(1 ,:at is t to !e8 ,john xxi4 #ba1 #bb4 ,nor are we to suppose t ! div9e p]fections1 :i* are inf9ite1 are fully & adequately reveal$ to man1 s9ce x is impossible t !y %\ld1 f ! nature ( ! ?+2 = t :i* is 9 itself incompreh5sible1 _c be s reveal$ t we %\ld be able fully to compreh5d x1 ?\gh t :i* is possible1 or at lea/ necess>y1 to be kn[n ( ,god1 is cle>ly reveal$ to u4 ,aga91 we d n suppose t e doctr9e1 t is to be ass5t$ to z an article ( fai?1 is reveal$ 9 express words 9 scripture1 s9ce _m tru?s are to be d$uc$ f x by j & necess>y consequ5ces1 :i* !reby become a rule ( fai?4 ,nor are we to suppose t e "p ( scripture fully & cle>ly discov]s all ^? ?+s :i* are conta9$ 9 ! :ole ( x1 s9ce !re 0 f>!r light giv5 to ! *ur*1 by degrees1 9 succe$+ ages1 z x grew up1 f its infant-/ate1 to a /ate ( p]fect manhood2 !re=e !re is a cle>] & full] revelation ( ! glori\s my/]ies ( ! gospel1 "u ! ,new ,te/am5t-disp5sation1 ?an !re 0 be=e x4 ,! apo/le uses ! same metaphorical way ( speak+1 :5 he comp>es ! /ate ( ! *ur*1 "u ! c]emonial law1 to t ( an heir "u age1 or ( *ildr5 "u ! direction ( tutors & gov]nors1 ^: in/ruction & advances 9 k are proportion$ to _! age2 s ,god reveal$ 8 ^w at sundry times1 z well z 9 div]s mann]s1 ,gal4 iv4 #a1 #c4 ,heb4 i4 #a4 ,! ^w ( ,god1 accompani$ ) ^? additional helps be=e m5tion$1 = ! *ur*es und]/&+ ! s5se !re(1 0 always1 inde$1 suffici5t to lead m5 into ! k ( div9e tru?2 b ! canon be+ compleat$1 x is s n[ 9 an em95t degree2 & x is agreeable to ! div9e p]fections t su* a rule %\ld be giv52 = s9ce salvation c\ld n be atta9$1 nor ,god glorifi$1 )\t a discov]y ( ^? means1 :i* are conducive !reto1 x is n consi/5t ) 8 wisdom & goodness t we %\ld be left at ! utmo/ unc]ta9ty z to ?is matt]1 &1 at ! same "t1 r5d]$ incapable ( ! highe/ privileges :i* att5d in/itut$ wor%ip4 ,c we suppose t1 :5 all o!r ?+s necess>y to salvation are adju/$1 & _m insup]able difficulties surm\nt$1 & an invitation giv5 to come & p>take ( x1 t ,god %\ld lay su* a b> 9 our way1 t x %\ld be impossible = u to atta9 x1 z be+ )\t a suffici5t rule8 ,& s9ce none b ,god c give u su* an "o1 x is inconsi/5t ) 8 sov]eignty to leave x to m51 to prescribe :at is acceptable 9 8 sight4 ,!y may1 inde$1 give laws1 & !reby oblige _! subjects to ob$i5ce2 b ^! mu/ be su* z are )9 _! own sph]e2 _! p[] does n ext5d itself to religi\s matt]s1 s t our fai? & duty to ,god %\ld dep5d ^u _! w2 = ?is w\ld be a bold presumption1 & ext5d+ _! au?ority & influ5ce beyond due b\nds2 !re=e s9ce a rule ( fai? is necess>y1 we mu/ conclude t ,god has giv5 u su* an "o2 & x mu/ c]ta9ly be wor?y ( himself1 & !re=e p]fect1 & e way suffici5t to answ] ! end !re(4 ,t x is s1 f>!r appe>s f ! ev5t1 or f ! happy consequ5ces ( our ob$i5ce to x2 f t peace1 joy1 & hol9ess1 :i* believ]s are made p>tak]s (1 :ile /eadfa/ly adh]+ to ?is rule3 ?us x is said1 t ?r\gh com=t ( ! scriptures !y h hope1 ,rom4 xv4 #d4 & t h]eby ! man ( ,god is made wise to salvation1 & p]fect1 ?or\ghly furni%$ unto all good works1 #b ,tim4 iii4 #ae1 #ag4 ,! p]fection ( ! law is demon/rat$1 by ! ,psalmi/1 by its effects1 9 t x conv]ts ! s\l1 makes wise ! simple1 rejoices ! he>t1 enlight5s ! eyes1 ,psal4 xix4 #g1 #h4 ,we might f>!r argue1 t ! scripture is a p]fect rule ( fai?1 f ^? ?reatn+s :i* are d5\nc$ aga9/ !m1 :o pret5d to add to1 or take f x2 ?is 0 /rictly =bidd51 ev5 :5 !re 0 b a "p ( scripture committ$ to writ+4 ,?us says ,god2 ,ye %all n add to ! ^w :i* ,i comm& y2 nei!r %all ye dim9i% ought f x1 ,deut4 iv4 #b4 ,& ! apo/le d5\nces an ana!ma aga9/ any "o :o %\ld pret5d to prea* any o!r gospel1 ?an t :i* he _h receiv$ f ,god1 ,gal4 i4 #h1 #i4 ,&1 9 ! close ( ! scripture1 our ,savi\r te/ifies1 to e man1 t if any %\ld add to ^! ?+s1 ,god w\ld add to him ! plagues writt5 9 ?is book4 ,& if any %\ld take away f ?is book1 ,god w\ld take away 8 "p out ( ! book ( life1 ,rev4 xxii4 #ah1 #ai4 ,?us hav+ consid]$ ! scripture z a rule ( fai?1 we proce$ to %ew :at are ! prop]ties :i* belong to x z su*4 #a4 ,a rule1 :5 x is design$ = g5]al use1 mu/ h ! sanction ( public au?ority3 ?us human laws1 by :i* a nation is to be gov]n$1 :i* are a rule to det]m9e ! goodness or badness ( m5's actions1 & _! des]t ( rew>ds or puni%m5ts accord+ly1 mu/ be e/abli%$ by public au?ority4 ,ev5 s ! scripture is a rule ( fai?1 z x conta9s ! div9e laws1 by :i* ! actions ( m5 are to be tri$1 toge!r ) ! gr\nd :i* "s h to expect future bless$ness1 & o!rs to fe> puni%m5ts ?reat5$ to ^? :o walk n accord+ to ?is rule4 #b4 ,a rule by :i* we are to judge ( ! nature1 tru?1 excell5cy1 p]fection1 or imp]fection ( any ?+1 mu/ be infallible1 or else x is ( no use2 &1 z su*1 no?+ mu/ be add$ to1 or tak5 f x1 = !n x w\ld cease to be a p]fect rule3 ?us x mu/ be a c]ta9 & imp>tial /&>d1 by :i* ?+s are to be tri$3 ,su* a rule z ?is is scripture1 z 0 b n[ obs]v$4 ,& x is an imp>tial rule1 to :i*1 z a /&>d1 all tru? & goodness is to be r$uc$ & measur$ by x2 ,to ! law1 & to ! te/imony2 if !y speak n accord+ to ?is ^w1 x is because !re is no light 9 !m1 ,isa4 viii4 #bj4 #c4 ,all appeals are to be made to a rule1 & controv]sies to be tri$ & det]m9$ by x4 ,?us ! scripture1 z x is a rule ( fai?1 is a judge ( controv]sies2 s t :atev] diff]5t s5tim5ts m5 h ab\t religion1 all mu/ be r$uc$ to1 & ! w>rantabl5ess !re( tri$ h]eby1 & a /op put to gr[+ errors by an appeal to ?is rule1 r ?an to co]cive p[]1 or ! c>nal weapons ( viol5ce & p]secution4 ,moreov]1 ! judgm5t we pass on ourselves1 z be+ s9c]e or hypocrites1 accept$ or reject$ ( ,god1 is to be =m$ by comp>+ our conduct ) scripture1 z ! rule by :i* we are to try ! goodness or badness ( our /ate1 & ( our actions4 #d4 ,a rule mu/ h no?+ ( a diff]5t nature set up 9 competition )1 or opposition to x2 = t w\ld be to r5d] x useless1 & unfit to be ! /&>d ( tru?3 ?us scripture is ! only rule ( fai?1 & !re=e no human traditions are to be set up z /&>ds ( fai? 9 competition ) x1 = t w\ld be to suppose x n to be a p]fect rule4 ,?is ! ,papi/s d1 & !re=e may be *>g$1 z ! ,ph>isees 7 ( old by our ,savi\r1 ) transgress+ & mak+ ! comm&m5t ( none effect by _! tradition1 ,mat4 xv4 #c1 #f4 conc]n+ :om he also says1 t 9 va9 !y wor%ip him1 tea*+ = doctr9es ! comm&m5ts ( m51 v]4 #i4 ,:at is ?is b to reflect on ! wisdom1 & affront ! au?ority & sov]eignty ( ,god1 by ca/+ ?is contempt on t rule ( fai? :i* he ha? giv58 ,hav+ consid]$ scripture z a rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce1 x is f>!r obs]v$1 t x is ! only rule !re(1 9 opposition to ! ,popi% doctr9e ( human traditions1 z pret5d$ to be ( equal au?ority ) x2 by :i* means ! law ( ,god is made void at ?is day1 z x 0 by ! ,jews 9 our ,savi\r's "t1 & ! scripture suppos$ to be an imp]fect rule2 ! defect :]e( !y take ?is me?od to supply2 & to give c\nt5ance !reto1 #a4 ,!y ref] to ^? ,scriptures1 9 :i*1 x is said1 our ,savi\r did _m o!r signs 9 ! pres5ce ( 8 disciples1 :i* are n writt51 ,john xx4 #cj4 & 8 own words1 :]e9 he tells !m1 t he _h _m ?+s to say unto !m1 :i* !y c\ld n !n be>1 ,john xvi4 #ab4 z also to ! words ( ! apo/le ,paul1 ,acts xx4 #ce4 9 :i* he puts ! *ur* 9 m9d ( a say+ ( our ,savi\r1 receiv$ by tradition1 because n conta9$ 9 any ( ! evangels1 viz4 x is m bless$ to give ?an to receive4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 ,answ4 7#a47 ,t ?\gh x is true !re 7 _m ?+s done1 & words spok5 by our ,savi\r1 :i* are n record$ 9 ,scripture1 & !re=e we mu/ be cont5t n to "k !m1 be+ satisfi$ ) ?is1 t no?+ is omitt$ !re9 :i* is necess>y to salvation1 yet to pret5d to recov]1 or transmit !m to u by tradition1 is to ass]t & n to prove1 :at !y impose on u z matt]s ( fai?4 7#b47 ,^? ?+s :i* our ,savi\r _h to say1 :i* he did n !n imp>t to 8 disciples1 because !y 7 n able to be> !m1 respect$1 z is m ?an probable1 :at he design$ to discov] to !m aft] 8 resurrection1 dur+ 8 =ty days abode "h on e>?1 or by 8 ,_s1 aft] 8 asc5sion into heav51 conc]n+ ! *ange ( ! ,sabba?1 f ! sev5?1 to ! fir/ day ( ! week1 ! abolition ( ! c]emonial law1 ! ,spirituality ( 8 k+dom1 :i* !y 7 at t "t less able to be> ?an !y 7 aft]w>ds1 & o!r ?+s relat+ to ! success ( _! m9i/ry1 ! ga!r+ & gov]n+ ( ^? *ur*es1 :i* %\ld be plant$ by !m2 ^! seem to be int5d$ by t expression1 & n ^? doctr9es :i* ! ,papi/s transmit by oral traditions2 su* z ! use ( oil & spittle1 toge!r ) wat] 9 baptism1 & ! sign ( ! cross !re92 ! baptism ( bells1 ! light+ up ( c&les 9 *ur*es at noon-day3 nor t ( purgatory1 or pray+ = ! dead1 or giv+ div9e adoration to images or relics1 :i* are altoge!r unscriptural1 & su* z he w\ld n h1 at any "t1 communicat$ unto !m4 7#c47 ,^? words ( our ,savi\r1 ,x is m bless$ to give ?an to receive1 ?\gh !y are n conta9$ 9 "o di/9ct proposition1 or 9 express words 9 ! gospels1 yet he !re9 exhorts 8 p to give to him t aske?2 & speaks ( ! bless+ t att5ds ?is duty1 t !y might be1 t is1 approve !mselves to be ! *ildr5 ( _! ,fa!r1 ,mat4 v4 #db4 comp>$ ) #de4 & exhorts !m to hospitality to ! poor1 & adds a bless+ to x1 ,luke xiv4 #ab1 #ac1 #ad4 ,or1 suppose ! apo/le ref]s to a say+ frequ5tly us$ by our ,savi\r1 :i* might !n be rememb]$ by "s :o _h conv]s$ ) him2 ?is is no suffici5t w>rant = any "o to advance doctr9es contr>y to ^? our ,savi\r deliv]$1 "u a pret5ce ( hav+ receiv$ !m by unwritt5 tradition4 #b4 ,?is doctr9e is f>!r def5d$ f ! words ( ! apo/le1 9 #a ,tim4 vi4 #bj4 :]e he advises ,timo?y to keep t :i* 0 committ$ to 8 tru/1 viz4 ^? traditions :i* he 0 to rememb] & communicate to o!rs3 & also ! advice :i* he gives to ! *ur*1 ,to hold ! traditions :i* !y _h be5 taught1 ei!r by ^w or by 8 epi/le1 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #ae4 ! =m] respects1 say !y1 unwritt5 traditions1 ! latt] is inspir$ writ+s4 ,answ4 ,t :i* 0 committ$ to ,timo?y to keep1 0 ei!r ! =m ( s\nd words1 or ! gospel1 :i* he 0 to hold fa/1 #b ,tim4 i4 #ac4 or ! m9i/ry :i* he _h receiv$ ( ! ,"l1 or ^? gifts & graces :i* 7 communicat$ to him1 to fit him = public s]vice4 ,& z = ^? traditions :i* he speaks ( 9 ! o!r scripture1 ! mean+ is only ?is3 t !y %\ld rememb] n only ! doctr9es !y _h receiv$ f him1 :i* 7 conta9$ 9 8 inspir$ epi/les1 b ^? :i* 7 agreeable to scripture1 t he _h imp>t$ 9 ! ex]cise ( 8 public m9i/ry2 ! =m] 7 to be dep5d$ ^u z an infallible rule ( fai?1 ! latt] to be reta9$ & improv$ z agreeable !reunto1 & #c4 ,!y f>!r add1 t x 0 by ?is means t ,god in/ruct$ 8 *ur* = above two ?\s& ye>s be=e ! scripture 0 committ$ to writ+4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t ,god communicat$ 8 m9d & w to !m1 dur+ t int]val1 9 an extraord9>y mann]1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 page #eb1 #ec1 :i* _c be said ( any ( ^? traditions :i* are plead$ = by !m4 #d4 ,x is f>!r argu$1 t ! book ( ! law 0 =m]ly lo/ 9 ,josiah's "t2 = x is said1 t :5 x 0 f\nd1 & a "p ( x read to him1 he r5t 8 clo!s1 & 0 a/oni%$1 z ?\gh he _h nev] read x be=e1 #b ,k+s xxii4 #h4 to #aa1 yet he be+ a good man1 0 well in/ruct$ 9 ! doctr9es ( religion2 !re=e ?is mu/ h be5 by tradition4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t ! book1 :i* 0 !n f\nd1 0 d\btless1 an orig9al manuscript ( ,scripture1 ei!r ( all ! books ( ,moses or ,deut]onomy 9 p>ticul>1 b x is n to be suppos$ t he _h nev] read x be=e2 = a p]son may be affect$ at "o "t 9 read+ t portion ( scripture1 :i* he has (t5 read )\t its hav+ ! l effect ^u him2 & d\btless1 !re 7 _m copies ( scripture transcrib$1 by :i* he 0 made acqua9t$ ) ! doctr9es ( religion1 )\t le>n+ !m f unc]ta9 traditions4 #e4 ,!y f>!r allege1 t "s books ( scripture are lo/1 & !re=e x is necess>y t !y %\ld be suppli$ ?is way2 ! in/ances !y give ( ?is are "s books ref]r$ to 9 scripture1 viz4 ! book ( ! w>s ( ! ,"l1 ,numb4 xxi4 #ad4 & ano!r go+ "u ! "n ( ,ja%]1 #b ,sam4 i4 #ah4 comp>$ ) ,jo%4 x4 #ac4 & ano!r call$ ! book ( ! acts ( ,solomon1 #a ,k+s xi4 #da4 & also 8 ,songs & ,prov]bs1 & ! acc\nt he gives ( trees1 plants1 bea/s1 f[ls1 creep+ ?+s1 & fi%es1 #a ,k+s1 iv4 #cb1 #cc4 ,!re are also o!r books said to be writt5 by ,samuel1 ,na?an1 & ,gad1 #a ,*ron4 xxix4 #bi4 ! prophecy ( ,ahijah ! ,%ilonite1 & ! visions ( ,iddo ! se]1 #b ,*ron4 ix4 #bi4 & ,j]emiah's lam5tation = ,josiah1 is said to be writt5 9 ! books ( ! ,lam5tations1 #b ,*ron4 xxxv4 #be4 :]eas !re is no m5tion ( ,josiah 9 ! book ( scripture1 :i* goes "u t "n2 !re=e !y suppose t !re 0 "s o!r book s call$ :i* 0 writt5 by t prophet1 b is n[ lo/4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to ! argum5t 9 g5]al1 t "s books ( scripture are lo/1 suppose we %\ld take x = grant$ t !y are s1 mu/ ?is loss be suppli$ by traditions1 pret5d$ to be div9e1 ?\gh )\t suffici5t pro(3 h[ev]1 ,i am n will+ to make ?is concession1 ?\gh1 inde$1 "s ,prote/ant div9es h done x1 z ?9k+ x equally supposable1 t "s books1 writt5 by div9e inspiration1 might be lo/1 z well z _m words spoke by ! same inspiration3 b ev5 ^! con/antly ma9ta9 t :atev] inspir$ writ+s may h be5 lo/1 yet !re is no doctr9e necess>y to ! edification ( ! *ur*1 9 :at imm$iately relates to salvation1 b :at is conta9$ 9 ^? writ+s1 :i* are pres]v$1 by ! c>e & goodness ( provid5ce1 to ?is day2 b1 )\t giv+ into ?is concession1 ,i w\ld r adh]e to ! m commonly receiv$ op9ion1 t no book design$ to be a "p ( ! canon ( scripture is lo/1 ?\gh _m un9spir$ writ+s h p]i%$2 & !re=e z to ^? books b n[ m5tion$1 !y ref] to "s books ( scripture1 9 :i* we h no m5tion ( ! inspir$ writ]s !re(1 :i*1 z is m ?an probable1 7 wrote by "s not$ prophet t fl\ri%$ 9 ! *ur* at t "t1 :i* _! respective hi/ories ref] to2 !re=e "s suppose t ! books ( ,na?an & ,gad1 or ,iddo1 ref] to ^? ( ,k+s or ,*ronicles1 :i* are n lo/4 ,b s9ce ?is is only a probable conjecture1 we pass x ov]1 & add1 t x is n unreasonable to suppose t ! books said to be writt5 by !m1 z also ^? ( ,solomon1 t are n conta9$ 9 scripture1 7 n writt5 by div9e inspiration1 :i* is n only a safe b suffici5t answ] to ! objection4 ,z = ,j]emiah's lam5tation = ,josiah1 x is probable t ! book ( scripture1 :i* goes "u t "n1 0 writt5 on ! occasion ( ,josiah's dea?1 9 :i*1 ?\gh he do? n m5tion ! "n ( t good k+1 yet he lam5ts ! desolat+ judgm5ts :i* 7 to foll[ soon aft] x4 ,moreov]1 ! ,papi/s pret5d1 t "s "p ( ! ,new ,te/am5t is lo/2 p>ticul>ly ! epi/le f ,laodicea1 m5tion$ 9 ,col4 iv4 #af4 & "o writt5 to ! ,cor9?ians1 n to company ) =nicators1 #a ,cor4 v4 #i4 & ano!r m5tion$1 #b ,cor4 vii4 #h4 by :i* he made !m sorry4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to ! epi/le f ,laodicea t 0 probably "o ( 8 inspir$ epi/les1 writt5 by him :5 at ,laodicea1 & n direct$1 z is pret5d$1 to ! ,laodiceans4 #b4 ,z to t epi/le1 :i* he is suppos$ to h writt5 to ! ,cor9?ians1 x is n expressly said t x 0 ano!r epi/le he _h wrote to !m2 b x is pla9ly intimat$1 v]4 #ab4 t he ref]s to ! epi/le1 :i* he 0 !n writ+ to !m2 a "p ( :i* relat$ to t subject1 z ?is *apt]1 9 p>ticul> does1 #c4 ,z to ! lett]1 :i* he wrote to !m1 :i* made !m sorry1 x is n necess>y to suppose t x 0 writt5 by div9e inspiration2 = z e ?+ he deliv]$ by ^w ( m\?1 0 n by ! extraord9>y afflatus ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :y may we n suppose t !re 7 sev]al epi/les writt5 by him to ! *ur*es1 "s to com=t1 o!rs to admoni%1 reprove1 or make !m sorry1 besides ^? t he 0 inspir$ to write8 ,hav+ consid]$ ! argum5ts br\ght to prove t "s books ( scripture are lo/1 we %all n[ prove1 on ! o!r h&1 t we h ! canon !re( compleat & entire4 ,"s ?9k ?is is suffici5tly evid5t f :at our ,savi\r says1 ,till heav5 & e>? pass away1 "o jot1 or tittle %all n pass f ! law1 ,mat4 v4 #ah4 & x is easi] = heav5 & e>? to pass1 ?an = "o tittle ( ! law to fail1 ,luke xvi4 #ag4 ,if ,god w take c>e ( e jot & tittle ( scripture1 w he n take c>e t no :ole book1 design$ to be a "p ( ! rule ( fai?1 %\ld be entirely lo/8 ,x is object$1 inde$1 to ?is1 t our ,savi\r h]eby int5ds pr9cipally ! doctr9es or precepts conta9$ 9 ! law2 b if ! subject matt] !re( %all n be lo/1 surely ! scripture t conta9s x %all be pres]v$ entire4 ,b ?is w m evid5tly appe>1 if we consid] t ! books ( ! ,old ,te/am5t 7 compleat 9 our ,savi\r's "t2 = x is said1 ,t beg9n+ at ,moses1 & all ! prophets1 he exp\nd$ to !m 9 all ! scriptures1 ! ?+s conc]n+ himself1 ,luke xxiv4 #bg4 & ?is may also be prov$ f :at ! apo/le says1 ,:atsoev] ?+s 7 writt5 a=etime1 7 writt5 = our le>n+1 ,rom4 xv4 #d4 n[ x is impossible t !y %\ld be writt5 = our le>n+ if !y are lo/4 ,to ?is x may be add$1 t ! goodness ( ,god1 & ! c>e ( 8 provid5ce1 ) respect to ?is *ur*1 f>!r ev9ces ?is tru?2 = if he gave !m gr\nd to conclude t he w\ld be ) !m always1 ev5 to ! end ( ! _w1 ,mat?4 xxviii4 #bj4 surely ?is argues1 t he w\ld pres]ve ! rule he _h giv5 !m to walk by1 f all ! injuries ( "t1 s t x %\ld n be lo/ to ! end ( ! _w4 ,aga91 ! ,jews 7 ! keep]s ( ! oracles ( ,god1 ,rom4 iii4 #b4 n[ !y are n reprov$ by our ,savi\r1 or ! apo/le ,paul1 = any unfai?fulness 9 n pres]v+ !m entire2 & c]ta9ly our ,savi\r1 :5 he reproves !m = mak+ void ! law by _! traditions1 & ?reat5s ^? t %\ld add to or take f x1 if he _h f\nd !m faulty1 9 n hav+ fai?fully pres]v$ all ! scriptures committ$ to !m1 he w\ld h sev]ely reprov$ !m = ?is great brea* ( tru/4 ,object4 ,x is object$ aga9/ ! scriptures be+ a p]fect rule ( fai?1 t !y are 9 sev]al places corrupt$1 viz4 t ! ,old ,te/am5t 0 s by ! ,jews1 out ( malice aga9/ our ,savi\r1 & ! ,*ri/ian religion1 t !y might conceal1 or p]v]t to ano!r s5se1 "s prophecies relat+ to ! ,messiah1 & ! gospel-/ate4 ,& z = ! ,new ,te/am5t1 !y pret5d t x 0 corrupt$ by "s h]etics1 9 def5ce ( _! p]v]se doctr9es4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to ! ,old ,te/am5t1 x is v improbable & unreasonable to suppose t x 0 corrupt$ by ! ,jews4 ,=1 7#a47 ,be=e our ,savi\r's "t1 no valuable end c\ld be answ]$ !reby2 = !n !y expect$ ! ,messiah to come1 accord+ to :at 0 =etold by ! prophets1 & und]/ood _! pr$ictions 9 a true s5se4 7#b47 ,aft] he 0 come1 & ,*ri/ianity took place 9 ! _w1 ?\gh malice might h prompt$ !m to x1 yet !y w\ld n d x1 because !y _h always be5 tra9$ up 9 ?is notion1 t x 0 ! vile/ crime to add to1 take f1 or alt] x3 s t "o ( _! own writ]s#ai says conc]n+ !m1 t !y w\ld r die an hundr$ dea?s1 ?an suff] ! law to be *ang$ 9 any in/ance2 yea1 !y h su* a v5]ation = ! law1 t if1 by any accid5t1 "p ( x %\ld fall to ! gr\nd1 !y w\ld proclaim a fa/ z fe>+ le/1 = ?is1 ,god w\ld de/roy ! :ole _w1 & r$uce x to its fir/ *aos3 & c any "o ?9k1 t1 "u any pret5ce :atev]1 !y w\ld design$ly corrupt ! ,old ,te/am5t8 ,yea1 !y 7 s f> f do+ x1 t !y took ! greate/ c>e1 ev5 to sup]/ition1 to prev5t its be+ corrupt$1 ?r\gh inadv]t5cy1 & accord+ly numb]$ n only ! books & sections1 b ev5 ! words & lett]s1 t n a s+le lett] might be add$ to1 or tak5 f x4 7#c47 ,if !y _h any incl9ation to d ?is1 out ( malice aga9/ ,*ri/ianity1 x w\ld h be5 to no purpose1 aft] our ,savi\r's "t2 = x 0 !n translat$ into ,greek1 & ?is translation 0 9 ! h&s ( almo/ all ,*ri/ians2 s t ! fallacy w\ld soon h be5 detect$4 ,& if !y _h corrupt$ "s copies ( ! ,hebrew ,bible1 !y c\ld n h corrupt$ or alt]$ !m all2 !re=e to attempt any ?+ ( ?is k9d1 w\ld h be5 to expose !mselves to no purpose4 7#d47 ,x w\ld n h be5 = _! own advantage to p]v]t x2 =1 9 alt]+ ! texts t make = ,*ri/ianity1 !y w\ld 7especially if ! fraud %\ld h be5 detect$7 h weak5$ _! own cause s f>1 t ! reputation ( scripture be+ h]eby lo/1 !y c\ld n h made use ( x to t advantage1 to prove _! own religion f x4 ,b1 not)/&+ all ?is out-cry ( ! scriptures be+ p]v]t$1 !y pret5d to give no pro( h]e(1 except 9 two or ?ree words1 :i* d n mu* affect ! cause ( ,*ri/ianity2 :]eas1 if ! ,jews _h design$ to p]v]t x1 :y did !y n alt] ! fifty-?ird ( ,isaiah1 & _m o!r scriptures1 :i* s pla9ly speak ( ! p]son & (fices ( ! ,messiah8 #b4 ,z to ! o!r "p ( ! objection1 t ! ,new ,te/am5t ha? be5 corrupt$ by h]etics s9ce our ,savi\r's "t1 :atev] *>ge ha? be5 br\ght aga9/ ! ,arians1 & "s o!rs1 ( hav+ out "s words1 or v]ses1 :i* t5d to ov]?r[ _! s*eme1 !y h n be5 able1 ev5 :5 ! empire 0 mo/ fav\rable to _! cause1 to alt] all ! copies2 s t _! fallacy has be5 detect$1 & ! corruption am5d$4 ,z = ^? v>i\s read+s t !re are ( ! same text1 ^! consi/ pr9cipally 9 lit]al alt]ations1 :i* d n mu* t5d to p]v]t ! s5se !re(4 ,x 0 next to impossible = s _m copies ( scripture to be transcrib$ )\t "s mi/akes1 s9ce !y :o 7 employ$ 9 ?is "w 7 n "u ! infallible direction ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 z ! fir/ p5m5 72 yet ! provid5ce ( ,god ha? n suff]$ !m to make notori\s mi/akes2 & :atev] mi/akes !re may be 9 "o copy1 !y may be correct$ by ano!r2 s t ! scripture is n1 = ?is reason1 *>geable ) ! reproa* ca/ ^u x1 z ?\gh x 7 n a p]fect rule ( fai?4 ,footnote #ae3 ,he :o has creat$ all ?+s1 ) all _! relations1 & :o is ! univ]sal ,sov]eign1 has a "r to ! allegiance ( 8 rational creatures1 & !y are "u obligation to obey 8 laws1 because x is 8 w t !y %\ld d s4 ,he has connect$ our int]e/ ) our duty1 z a motive to ob$i5ce1 & because he is good2 b if we %\ld sub/itute utility = 8 au?ority1 & con=m to 8 laws1 m]ely because !y are advantage\s1 we rebel aga9/ our ,sov]eign1 & r5\nce 8 au?ority1 t we may pursue our own advantage4 ,virtue is amiable = its intr9sic rectitude4 ,if we *oose to practice x m]ely because beautiful1 we please ourselves2 & ?\gh ! excell5cy ( virtue is int5d$ z a motive1 & x is well = ! man :o is *>m$ by x1 yet1 if ?is be ! only inducem5t1 he has lo/ sight ( ! ,div9e au?ority1 & 8 virtue is no ob$i5ce to ! laws ( ,god4 ,if ! obligation ( virtue be f\nd$ solely on its utility1 or beauty1 we are at lib]ty to =ego our advantage1 or pleasure )\t guilt1 & remorse ( consci5ce w be unacc\ntable4 ,x is also fit & prop]1 t we %\ld practice virtue1 b ?is is no m to be sub/itut$ = ! ,div9e au?ority1 ?an ! o!r motives ( advantage or pleasure4 ,if x be object$1 t ! fitness ( moral good is et]nal1 & a rule ev5 to ,deity1 & s may be deem$ a f\ndation ( ! obligation ( human virtue4 ,x is conc$$ t ! fitness ( virtue is et]nal1 = ,god is et]nal1 & has be5 always holy1 & j2 9 ! same mann] also ! beauty ( virtue is et]nal2 b to suppose ^! to h exi/$ ant]ior to ?\ght & action1 & to be indep5d5t ( an et]nally & immutably holy ,god is to indulge ! m9d 9 speculations1 :i*1 to say ! lea/ ( !m1 are gr\ndless4 ,we may z well assign a cause to et]nal exi/5ce1 z to et]nal hol9ess4 ,:5 ! ,creator =m$ ! ,univ]se ( intellig5t creatures1 he gave !m1 ) _! exi/5ce1 ! v>i\s relations & circum/ances :i* sprang up ) !m3 & _! obligations ) respect to him & 8 works orig9at$ at ! same "t1 & f ! same s\rce2 :i* c\ld be no o!r ?an ! ,div9e pleasure2 & ! positive express appo9tm5ts1 :i* h be5 s9ce sup]-add$1 re/ ^u ! same basis1 ! w ( ,god4 ,t we might disc]n 8 w & con=m to x1 he has set be=e u 8 own "*1 :i* 9 all ?+s is good4 ,he has giv5 u reason1 or active intellectual p[]s capable ( pursu+ ! tru?1 & discov]+ 8 "*1 z a rule ( our conduct4 ,& because reason is matur$ by sl[ degrees1 & ! advantages = its improvem5t are unequal1 he has giv5 u a s5se susceptible ( ! impressions ( good & evil1 by :i* we c di/+ui% betwe5 moral good & evil almo/ z easily1 z by our natural s5ses we disc]n ! diff]5ces betwe5 light & d>kness1 sweetness & bitt]ness2 & ?us has he r5d]$ ! judgm5t ^u our own actions almo/ always unavoidable4 ,! light ( nature has be5 confirm$ by express revelation2 & because ! law ( nature id5tifies itself ) ! writt5 law ( ,god1 ! obligation ( bo? re/s ^u ! same f\ndation1 ! ,sov]eign w4 ,footnote #af3 ,:]e a cov5ant is1 !re %\ld be ! dea? ( ! devot$ victim4 ,footnote #ag3 ,,prophets ,,be=e ,,! ,,captivity4 ,) ! ord] & times ( _! ,prophecies4 ,ye>s be=e ,*ri/4 #hab ,amaziah k+ ( ,judah1 ,jonah s5t ) a message4 #b ,j]oboam ,,ii4 k+ ( ,israel ,k+s xiii4 #bj4 xiv4 #be4 #hjj ,uzziah k+ ( ,judah4 ,j]oboam ,joel i4 ii4 iii4 ,,ii4 #hjj ,j]oboam ,,ii4 k+ ( ,israel4 ,amos i4----ix4 ,uzziah k+ ( ,judah #hjj ,j]oboam ,,ii4 ,uzziah ,hosea i4 ii4 iii4 #ggb ,m5ahem ,i4 ,hosea iv4 #ggj ,m5ahem ,,ii4 ,jonah i4 ii4 iii4 iv4 #gei ,uzziah #eb4 ,pekah #a4 ,isaiah vi4 ii4 iii4 iv4 v4 #gec ,jo?am #e4 ,pekah #g4 ,micah i4 ii4 #gdb ,ahaz #a4 ,pekah #ah4 ,isaiah vii4 ,9 ! same ye> ,isaiah viii4 ix4 x4 ,9 ! same ye> ,isaiah xvii4 #gdj ,ahaz #c4 ,pekah #bj4 ,isaiah i4 ,9 ! same ye> ,isaiah xxviii4 #gci ,aphaz #d4 ,hosea v4 vi4 #gbf ,hezekiah #b4 ,isaiah xiv4 v]4 #bh1 c4 ,9 ! same ye> ,isaiah xv4 xvi4 #gbe ,hezekiah #c4 ,ho%ea #f4 ,hosea vii4-xiv4 ,micah iii4 iv4 v4 vi4 vii4 #gbj ,hezekiah #g4 ,nahum i4 ii4 iii4 #gae ,hezekiah #ac4 ,isaiah xxiii4-xxvii4 #gad ,hezekiah #ad4 ,isaiah xxxviii4 xxxix4 #gad ,hezekiah #ad4 ,isaiah xxix4 xxx4-xxxv4 ,9 ! same ye> ,isaiah xxii4 v]4 #a-ae4 ,9 ! same ye> ,isaiah xxi4 #gac ,hezekiah #ae4 ,isaiah xx4 ,9 ! same ye> ,isaiah xviii4 xix4 #gaj ,hezekiah #ah4 ,isaiah x4 v]4 #e1 c4 xi4 xii4 xiii4 xiv4 v]4 #bh1 c4 ,9 ! same ye> ,isaiah xxxvi4 xxxvii4 ,9 ! same ye> ,isaiah xl4-xliii4 c4 #fih ,manasseh #a4 ,isaiah xxii4 v]4 #ae4 #fbh ,josiah #ac4 ,j]emiah i4 ii4 #fbc ,josiah #ah4 ,j]emiah xi4 v]4 #a-ah4 ,j]emiah iii4-x4 xii4-xxi4 ,j]emiah xi4 v]4 #ah1 c4 #faa ,josiah #ca4 ,habbakkuk i4 ii4 iii4 ,zephaniah i4 ii4 iii4 #faj ,jehoiakim #a4 ,j]emiah xii4 v]4 #a-bd4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxvi4 #fjf ,jehoiakim #d4 ,j]emiah xxv4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxxv4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xlvi4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxxvi4 v]4 #a-i4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xlv4 ,9 ! same ye> ,daniel i4 #fje ,jehoiakim #e4 ,j]emiah xxxvi4 v]4 #i1 c4 #fjc ,jehoiakim #g4 ,daniel ii4 #eii ,z$ekiah #a4 ,j]emiah xxii4 v]4 #bd1 c4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxiii ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xiii4 v]4 #ac1 c4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxiv4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xlix4 v]4 #cd1 c4 #eih ,z$ekiah #b4 ,j]emiah xxix4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxx4 xxxi4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxvii4 #eif ,z$ekiah #d4 ,j]emiah xxviii4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah l4 li4 #eie ,z$ekiah #e4 ,jehoia*9's capt4 ,ezekiel i4-vii4 #e #eid ,z$ekiah #f4 ,jehoia*9's capt4 ,ezekiel viii4-xi4 #f #eic ,z$ekiah #g4 ,jehoia*9's capt4 ,ezekiel xii4-xix4 #g ,9 ! same ye>1 fif? mon? ,ezekiel xx4-xxiii4 #eia ,z$ekiah #i4 ,jehoia*9's capt4 ,j]emiah xxi4 xxxiv v]4 #a-h4 #i ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xlvii4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xlviii4 xlix4 v]4 #a-cd4 ,9 ! same ye> ,ezekiel xxiv4 xxv4 #eij ,z$ekiah #aj4 ,jehoia*9's ,j]emiah xxxvii4 v]4 #a-aa4 capt4 #aj ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxxiv4 v]4 #h1 c4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxxvii4 v]4 #aa-af ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxxii4 xxiii4 ,9 ! same ye> ,ezekiel xxix4 v]4 #a-ag4 xxx4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxxvii4 v]4 #ag1 c4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxxviii4 v]4 #a-ad4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxxix4 v]4 #ae1 c4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xxxviii4 v]4 #ad1 c4 #ehi ,z$ekiah #aa4 ,jehoia*9's capt ,ezekiel xxxvi4 xxxvii4 #aa4 fir/ mon? xxxviii4 ,9 ! same ye>1 ?ird mon? ,ezekiel xxxi4 ,9 ! same ye>1 f\r? mon? ,j]emiah xxxix4 v]4 #a-aa4 lii4 v]4 #a-cj4 ,9 ! same ye>1 fif? or ,j]emiah xxxix4 v]4 #aa-ae4 six? mon? xl4 v]4 #a-g4 ,9 ! same ye> ,j]emiah xl4 v]4 #g4 xli4 xlii4 xliii4 xliv4 v]4 #a-h4 ,,prophets ,,aft] ,,! ,,de/ruction ,,( ,,! ,,temple1 ,,dur+ ,,! ,,captivity4 #ehh ,jehoia*9's captivity #ab4 ,ezekiel xxxiii4 t5? mon? ,9 ! same ye>1 twelf? ,ezekiel xxxii4 mon? ,betwe5 ! #ab & #be ,ezekiel xxxiv4 xxxvi4 xxxvii4 captivity xxxviii4 xxxix4 ,9 ! same ye> ,obadiah ,9 ! same ye> ,ezekiel xxxv4 ,9 ?is ye> ,nebu*adnezz> ,daniel iii4 set up 8 gold5 image #egd ,jehoia*9's captivity #be4 ,ezekiel xl4 xli4 c4 #efi ,jehoia*9's captivity #cj4 ,ezekiel xxxi4 v]4 #ag1 c4 ,9 ! same ye> ,daniel iv4 #efb ,jehoia*9's captivity #cg4 ,j]emiah lii4 v]4 #ca1 c4 #eee ,bel%azz> #a4 ,daniel vii4 #eec ,bel%azz> #c4 ,daniel viii4 #eci ,bel%azz> #ag4 ,daniel v4 #ech ,d>ius ! ,m$e #a4 ,daniel vi4 ,9 ! same ye> ,daniel ix4 #ecf ,cyrus #a4 ,ezra i4 ii4 #ece ,cyrus #b4 ,ezra iii4 ,,prophets ,,aft] ,,! ,,captivity ,,"u ,,! ,,second ,,temple4 #ece ,cyrus #b4 ,ezra iv4 ,9 ! ?ird ye> ( ,cyrus1 ,daniel x4 xi4 xii & ?ird aft] ! captivity #ebj ,d>ius ,hy/aspis #b4 six? ,haggai i4 v]4 #a-ab4 mon? ,9 ! same ye> & mon? ,haggai i4 v]4 #ab1 c4 ,ezra v4 ,9 ! same ye>1 sev5? ,haggai ii4 v]4 #a-aj4 mon? ,9 ! same ye>1 eigh? mon? ,ze*>iah i4 v]4 #a-g4 ,9 ! same ye>1 n9? mon? ,haggai ii4 v]4 #aj1 c4 ,9 ! same ye>1 elev5? ,ze*>iah i4 v]4 #g1 c4 mon? ii4-vi4 #eaf ,d>ius #c4 ,ezra v4 v]4 #c1 c4 #eah ,d>ius #d4 ,ezra vi4 v]4 #a-ae4 ,9 ! same ye>1 n9? mon? ,ze*4 vii4 viii4 ,subsequ5t to ! f\r? ye> ,ze*>iah ix4-xiv4 ( ,d>ius ,hy/aspes #eae ,d>ius #f4 ,ezra vi4 v]4 #ae1 c4 #dfb ,ahasu]us #c4 ,e/h] i4 #dfa ,ahasu]us #d4 ,e/h] ii4 v]4 #a-af4 #deh ,ahasu]us #g4 ,ezra vii4-x4 ,9 ! same ye> ,e/h] ii4 v]4 #af-ba4 #deg ,ahasu]us #h4 ,e/h] ii4 v]4 #ba1 c4 #dec ,ahasu]us #ab4 ,e/h] iii4 iv4 v4 c4 #dde ,ahasu]us #bj4 ,nehemiah i4-iii4 c4 #dcc ,ahasu]us #cb4 ,nehemiah xiii4 v]4 #f4 #dbi ,ahasu]us #cf4 ,mala*i i4-iv4 #dbh ,ahasu]us #cg4 ,nehemiah xiii4 v]4 #f1 c4 #bif ,ptolemy ,sot] #i4 ,! ,canon ( ! ,old ,te/am5t complet$1 by add+ two books ( ,*ronicles1 ,ezra1 ,nehemiah1 ,e/h]1 & ,mala*i2 by ,simon ! ,j4 ,,dr4 ,,taylor4 ,footnote #ah3 is ! unreg5]ate _w1 ,john vii4 #g4 & 1 is to receive k9dly1 #b ,cor4 vii4 #b4 ,footnote #ai3 ,vid4 ,philo4 ,jud4 de ,vit4 ,mosis2 eund4 citat4 ab ,euseb4 9 ,prp4 ,evang4 l4 viii4 c4 #f4 ,joseph1 contr4 ,app4 l4 ii4 ,que/4 ,,iv4 ,,que/4 ,,iv4 ,h[ do? x appe> t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god8 ,answ4 ,! scriptures manife/ !mselves to be ! ^w ( ,god by _! maje/y & purity2 by ! cons5t ( all ! p>ts1 & ! scope ( ! :ole1 :i* is to give all glory to ,god2 by _! light & p[] to conv9ce & conv]t s9n]s1 to com=t & build up believ]s to salvation3 b ! ,_s ( ,god be>+ witness by & ) ! scriptures 9 ! he>t ( man1 is alone able fully to p]suade x1 t !y are ! ^w ( ,god4 ,be=e we proce$ to consid] ! argum5ts "h br\ght to prove ! scriptures to be ! ^w ( ,god1 "s ?+s may be premis$4#bj #a4 ,:5 we speak ( ! scriptures z div9e1 we d n only mean t !y treat ( ,god & div9e ?+s2 to wit1 8 nature & works1 z ref]r+ pr9cipally to ! subject matt] !re(2 = ?is may be said ( _m human un9spir$ writ+s1 :i*1 9 proportion to ! wisdom ( _! au?ors1 t5d to set =? ! div9e p]fections4 ,& :51 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 we ass]t t e ?+ conta9$ !re9 is infallibly true1 we d n d5y b t !re are _m ?+s1 :i* we receive f human te/imony1 ( :i* x w\ld be scepticism to ent]ta9 ! lea/ d\bt ( ! tru?2 not)/&+1 :5 we receive a tru? f human te/imony1 we judge ( ! c]ta9ty !re(1 by ! cr$ibility ( ! evid5ce1 &1 9 proportion !reunto1 !re is a degree ( c]ta9ty aris+ f x3 b :5 we suppose a tru? to be div9e1 we h ! highe/ degree ( c]ta9ty equally applicable to e ?+ t is s1 & t = ?is reason1 because x is ! ^w ( him t _c lie4 ,?us we consid] ! holy scriptures1 z be+ ( a div9e orig9al1 or giv5 by ! inspiration ( ,god1 or z 8 reveal$ w1 design$ to b9d ! consci5ces ( m52 & t ! p5m5 7 n ! inv5t]s ( !m1 b only ! in/rum5ts made use ( to convey ^! div9e oracles to u1 z ! apo/le says1 #b ,pet4 i4 #ba4 ,prophecy came n 9 old "t by ! w ( man2 b holy m5 ( ,god spake1 z !y 7 mov$ by ! ,holy ,gho/3 & ! apo/le ,paul says1 ,gal4 i4 #aa1 #ab4 ,i c]tify unto y1 t ! gospel1 :i* 0 prea*$ ( me1 is n aft] man2 nei!r receiv$ ,i x ( man2 nei!r 0 ,i taught x1 b by ! revelation ( ,jesus ,*ri/3 ! =m] ass]ts ?is conc]n+ scripture 9 g5]al1 & ! latt] conc]n+ t "p !re( :i* 0 transmitt$ to u by him3 ?is is :at we mean :5 we say ! scripture is ! ^w ( ,god4 #b4 ,x is necess>y = u to "k & believe ! scriptures to be ! ^w ( ,god1 because !y are to be receiv$ by u z a rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce1 9 :atev] respects div9e ?+s1 o!rwise we are de/itute ( a rule1 & consequ5tly our religion w\ld be a matt] ( ! greate/ unc]ta9ty2 & z ?is fai? & ob$i5ce is div9e1 x is a bran* ( religi\s wor%ip1 & z su*1 conta9s an entire subjection to ,god1 a firm & un%ak5 ass5t to :atev] he reveals z true1 & a read9ess to obey :atev] he comm&s1 z be+ influ5c$ by 8 au?ority2 :i* is inconsi/5t ) any hesitation or d\bt conc]n+ ?is matt]4 ,moreov]1 x is only !re9 t we h an acc\nt ( ! way 9 :i* s9n]s may h access to ,god2 ! t]ms ( _! f9d+ acceptance 9 8 sight1 & all ! promises ( et]nal bless$ness1 on :i* _! hope is f\nd$1 are conta9$ !re92 if !re=e we are n c]ta9 t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god1 our fai? & hope are va92 x is h]e9 t life & immortality is br\ght to light1 &1 by se>*+ !m1 we ?9k t we h et]nal life4 #c4 ,z div9e revelation is necess>y1 s x is n impossible1 contr>y to reason or ! div9e p]fections1 = ,god to imp>t 8 m9d & w to m5 9 su* a way z we call inspiration3 ^! ?+s mu/ be made appe>1 o!rwise x is a va9 ?+ to attempt to give argum5ts to prove ! scriptures to be ! ^w ( ,god2 &1 9 ord] h]eto1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t div9e revelation is necess>y2 ?is appe>s because z religion is necess>y1 s !re are "s ?+s conta9$ 9 x :i* _c be kn[n by ! light ( nature1 to wit1 all ^? div9e laws & in/itutions1 :i* are ! result ( ,god's express$ w2 & ^! c\ld n be kn[n by ! light ( nature1 or 9 a way ( reason+ d]iv$ f x1 !re=e !y mu/ be kn[n by special revelation4 ,positive laws1 z oppos$ to ^? t are moral1 dep5d ^u a diff]5t f\ndation2 ! glory ( ,god's sov]eignty em95tly appe>s 9 ! "o1 z t ( 8 hol9ess do? 9 ! o!r3 n[ 8 sov]eign pleasure relat+ !reto c\ld nev] h be5 kn[n )\t div9e revelation1 & !n all t rev5ue ( glory1 :i* is br\ght to him !reby1 w\ld h be5 entirely lo/1 & !re w\ld h be5 no in/itut$ wor%ip 9 ! _w2 & ! gospel1 :i* is call$ ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/1 ,eph4 iii4 #h4 mu/ h be5 = ev] a hidd5 ?+1 & ! condition ( ^? :o be> ! ,*ri/ian "n w\ld h be5 no bett] ?an t ( ! hea!n1 conc]n+ ^: devotion1 ! apo/le ,paul1 ?\gh speak+ ( ! wise/ & be/ ( !m says1 ,acts xvii4 #bc4 t !y ignorantly wor%ipp$ an unkn[n ,god3 & else:]e1 #a ,cor4 i4 #bd4 t ! _w by wisdom knew n ,god2 & ! reason is1 because !y 7 de/itute ( div9e revelation4 7#b47 ,x is n impossible1 contr>y to reason or ! div9e p]fections1 t ,god %\ld reveal 8 m9d & w to man1 :i* may be argu$ f h5ce2 x conta9s no impossibility1 = if x be possible = "o creature to imp>t 8 m9d & w to ano!r1 !n c]ta9ly ,god c d ?is1 = !re is no excell5cy or p]fection 9 ! creature b :at is em95tly 9 him2 & if x be n unwor?y ( ! div9e maje/y to be omnipres5t1 & uphold all ?+s by ! ^w ( 8 p[]1 x is n unbecom+ 8 p]fections to manife/ himself to intellig5t creatures1 :o1 z su*1 are fit to receive ! discov]ies ( 8 m9d & w2 & 8 end[+ !m ) faculties capable ( receiv+ ^! manife/ations1 argues1 t he design$ t !y %\ld be fav\r$ ) !m2 & !re=e :atev] displays !re may be ( inf9ite condesc5sion !re91 yet x is n unbecom+ 8 p]fections s to d4 7#c47 ,z ,god _c be at a loss = an exp$i5t h[ to discov] 8 m9d & w to man1 & is n conf9$ to "o c]ta9 way1 s he may1 if he pleases1 make x kn[n by inspiration2 x is n impossible1 nei!r is !re any ?+ 9 ! subjects t %\ld h9d] him f impress+ :atev] ideas he designs to imp>t1 on ! m9ds ( m54 ,?is a f9ite _s may d2 & t !re is su* a ?+ z ?is1 w h>dly be d5i$ by any1 b ^? :o1 ) ! ,sadducees1 d5y ! nature & p[] ( spirits3 x h5ce foll[s1 t ,god c mu* m impress ! s\ls ( m51 or imm$iately communicate 8 m9d to !m 9 su* a way1 z we call inspiration2 & to d5y t !re is su* a ?+ z inspiration1 is n only to d5y ! cr$ibility ( scripture hi/ory1 z well z its div9e au?ority1 b x is to d5y t :i* ! hea!n1 by ! light ( nature1 h univ]sally believ$ to be consonant to reason1 & !re=e !y (t5 repres5t _! gods z conv]s+ ) m52 & !y appe>1 9 _m ( _! writ+s1 n to h ! lea/ d\bt :e!r !re has be5 su* a ?+ z inspiration 9 ! _w4 ,^! ?+s be+ premis$1 we are n[ m p>ticul>ly to consid] ^? argum5ts :i* are br\ght to prove ! scriptures to be ! ^w ( ,god1 or t !y 7 giv5 by div9e inspiration3 ^! are tak5 ei!r f ! int]nal evid5ce we h h]e(1 viz4 ! subject matt] ( scripture1 f ! maje/y ( ! /yle1 ! purity ( ! doctr9es1 ! h>mony or cons5t ( all its p>ts1 & ! scope or t5d5cy ( ! :ole to give all glory to ,god2 or else ext]nal1 tak5 f ! te/imony :i* ,god himself gave to x1 at fir/ by miracles1 :]eby ! mission ( ! prophets1 & consequ5tly :at !y 7 s5t to deliv]1 0 confirm$1 & aft]w>ds1 9 succe$+ ages1 by ! use :i* he ha? made ( x 9 conv9c+ & conv]t+ s9n]s1 & build+ up believ]s to salvation4 ,^! are ! argum5ts m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* w be di/9ctly consid]$1 & "s o!rs add$1 z a f>!r pro( ( ?is matt]1 to wit1 ^? tak5 f ! "* ( ! inspir$ writ]s1 p>ticul>ly z !y 7 holy m51 & s !y w\ld n impose on ! _w1 or pret5d !mselves to h be5 inspir$1 if !y 7 n2 & also1 z !y 7 pla9 & hone/ m51 void ( all craft & subtilty1 & s c\ld n impose on ! _w2 &1 _h !y attempt$ to d s1 !y _h a great _m subtle & malici\s enemies1 :o w\ld soon h detect$ ! fallacy4 ,to ?is we %all also add an argum5t tak5 f ! sublimity ( ! doctr9e1 9 :i* respect x is too great1 & has too mu* wisdom 9 x = m5 to h inv5t$2 & o!rs tak5 f ! antiquity !re(1 toge!r ) its wond]ful pres]vation1 not)/&+ all ! endeav\rs ( its enemies to root x out ( ! _w2 & !n we %all consid] h[ f> ! te/imony ( ! *ur* is to be reg>d$1 n z ?\gh x conta9$ ! pr9cipal f\ndation ( our fai?1 z ! ,papi/s suppose2 b yet ?is may be1 if duly consid]$1 an additional evid5ce to ^? t h be5 be=e giv52 & !n we %all speak some?+ conc]n+ ! witness ( ! ,_s ) ! scripture 9 ! he>t ( man1 :i* incl9es him to be p]suad$ by1 & re/ 9 ! o!r argum5ts br\ght to support ?is tru?3 & if all ^! be tak5 toge!r1 !y w1 we hope1 beget a full conviction 9 ! m9ds ( m51 t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god2 :i* leads u to consid] ! argum5ts 9 p>ticul>4 ,i4 ,f ! maje/y ( ! /yle 9 :i* x is writt54 ,?is argum5t does n equally hold good ) respect to all ! p>ts ( scripture2 = !re is1 9 _m places !re(1 a great pla9ness ( spee* & famili>ity ( expression adapt$ to ! meane/ capacity1 & sometimes a b>e relation ( ?+s1 )\t t maje/y ( expression1 :i* we f9d 9 o!r places3 ?us 9 ! hi/orical books we d n obs]ve su* a l(t9ess ( /yle1 z !re is 9 ,job1 ,psalms1 ,isaiah1 & "s o!r ( ! prophets2 s t !re are argum5ts ( ano!r nature to prove !m to be ( div9e au?ority4 ,h[ev]1 we may obs]ve su* expressions int]sp]s$ ?r\gh\t almo/ ! :ole scripture1 :i* set =? ! sov]eignty & greatness ( ,god2 z :5 he is repres5t$ speak+ imm$iately himself 9 a maje/ic way1 t5d+ n only to bespeak att5tion1 b to /rike ^? t he> or read ) a rev]5tial fe> ( 8 div9e p]fections2 ?us1 :5 he gives a summons to ! :ole creation to give e> to 8 words1 ,he>1 ,o heav5s2 & give e>1 ,o e>?1 = ! ,"l ha? spok51 ,isa4 i4 #b4 or1 swe>s by himself1 t unto him e knee %all b[1 & e tongue %all swe>1 *ap4 xlv4 #bc4 or :5 x is said1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l1 ! heav5 is my ?rone1 & ! e>? is my foot/ool1 *ap4 lxvi4 #a4 & else:]e1 ,! ,"l reigne?1 let ! e>? rejoice2 let ! multitude ( ! isles be glad !re(4 ,cl\ds & d>kness are r\nd ab\t him2 righte\sness & judgm5t are ! habitation ( 8 ?rone4 ,a fire goe? be=e him2 8 lightn+s enlight5$ ! _w4 ,! hills melt$ l wax at ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l2 at ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l ( ! :ole e>?1 ,psal4 xcvii4 #a-e4 ,& :5 he is repres5t$ z ca/+ contempt on all ! great m5 ( ?is _w1 ?us he is said to cut (f ! _s ( pr9ces1 & to be t]rible to ! k+s ( ! e>?1 ,psal4 lxxvi4 #ab4 & to *>ge ev5 8 angels ) folly1 ,job iv4 #ah4 or :5 ! prophet speaks ( him1 z "o :o _h measur$ ! wat]s 9 ! holl[ ( 8 h&1 & met$ ! heav5s ) a span1 & compreh5d$ ! du/ ( ! e>? 9 a measure1 & weigh$ ! m\nta9s 9 scales1 & ! hills 9 a balance2 & t ! nations ( ! e>? are z a drop ( ! bucket1 & are c\nt$ z ! small du/ ( ! balance2 yea1 z no?+1 less ?an no?+ & vanity1 :5 comp>$ ) him1 ,isa4 xl4 #ab1 #ae1 #ag4 ,x w\ld be almo/ endless to ref] to ! _m places ( scripture1 9 :i* ,god speaks 9 su* a /yle1 z is inimitable by any creature2 ( ?is we h sev]al in/ances 9 ! book ( ,job1 especially 9 ^? *apt]s :]e he is repres5t$ z answ]+ ,job out ( ! :irlw9d1 & speak+ ) su* a l(t9ess ( /yle1 z1 x may be1 ! l _c be f\nd 9 any human composure1 ,job1 *ap4 xxxviii4 to xli4 :]e su* expressions are us$1 :i* argue ! /yle to be div9e1 great & magnific5t2 s t if x 0 n imm$iately f ,god1 x w\ld be ! mo/ bold presumption = any creature to speak 9 su* a way3 !re=e ?is argum5t1 tak5 f ! maje/ic /yle ( scripture1 is n )\t its prop] weight2 h[ev]1 x may s]ve to prep>e u to receive ^? o!r argum5ts1 :i*1 toge!r ) ?is1 ev9ce its div9e orig9al4 ,,ii4 ,f ! purity & hol9ess ( its doctr9es1 & t ei!r1 if we consid] x absolutely1 or comp>e x ) all o!r writ+s1 :]eby x w appe> n only to h ! pref]5ce to !m1 b to be truly div9e1 & s is des]v$ly /yl$ ! holy scripture1 ,rom4 i4 #b4 & ! words !re( pure z silv] tri$ 9 a furnace1 purifi$ sev5 times1 ,psal4 xii4 #f4 & to speak ( "r ?+s1 9 :i* !re is no?+ fr[>d or p]v]se1 ,prov4 viii4 #f1 #g1 #h4 ,?us e "o t duly weighs ! subject matt] !re(1 may behold !re9 ! displays ( ! glory ( ! hol9ess ( ,god3 "h let u consid]1 t ! ^w ( ,god appe>s to be div9e f its purity & hol9ess1 #a4 ,z consid]$ absolutely1 or 9 itself4 ,=1 7#a47 ,x lays op5 ! vile & dete/able nature ( s91 to r5d] x abhorr$ by u4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,rom4 vii4 #g4 ,i _h n kn[n s92 t is1 ,i _h n s fully und]/ood ! abom9able nature !re( z ,i d1 b by ! law3 = ,i _h n kn[n lu/1 except ! law _h said1 ?\ %alt n covet2 & h]eupon he concludes1 t ! law is holy1 & ! comm&m5t holy1 & j1 & good4 7#b47 ,x pres5ts to our view ! v>i\s in/ances ( ! div9e v5geance1 & %ews u h[ ! wra? ( ,god is reveal$ aga9/ ! unrighte\sness ( s9n]s to make !m afraid ( rebell+ aga9/ him4 ,?us x gives u an acc\nt h[ ! angels h]eby fell f & lo/ _! fir/ habitation1 & are ?ru/ d[n to hell1 be+ res]v$ 9 *a9s "u d>kness1 unto ! judgm5t ( ! great day1 ,jude #f4 ,& also h[ man h]eby lo/ 8 primitive integrity & glory1 & expos$ himself to ! wra? & curse ( ,god due to s91 & all ! mis]ies ( ?is life consequ5t !reon2 & h[ x has de/roy$ fl\ri%+ nations1 & r5d]$ !m desolate4 ,?us x gives u an acc\nt h[ ! ,jews 7 fir/ c>ri$ into ,babylon = _! idolatry1 & o!r abom9ations1 & aft]w>ds ca/ (f & made ! sad monum5t ( ! div9e wra?1 z at ?is day1 = crucify+ ,*ri/1 p]secut+ 8 foll[]s1 & oppos+ ! ,gospel4 ,x also gives an acc\nt ( ! di/ress & t]ror ( consci5ce1 :i* wilful & presumptu\s s9s h expos$ p>ticul> p]sons to2 su* z ,ca91 ,judas & o!rs2 ?is is describ$ 9 a v pa!tic mann]1 :5 x is said ( ! wick$ man1 :o has 8 portion ( ! good ?+s ( ?is life1 t :5 he comes to die1 ,t]rors take hold ( him z wat]s1 a tempe/ /eale? him away 9 ! night4 ,! ea/ w9d c>rie? him away1 & he dep>te?1 & z a /orm hurle? him out ( 8 place4 ,= ,god %all ca/ ^u him1 & n sp>e2 he w\ld fa9 flee out ( 8 h&1 ,job xxvii4 #bj1 #ba1 #bb4 ,moreov]1 ! purity ( ! ,scripture f>!r appe>s1 9 t x w>ns s9n]s ( t et]nal ru91 :i* !y expose !mselves to 9 ! o!r _w2 ,:o %all be puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & f ! glory ( 8 p[]1 #b ,!ss4 i4 #i4 ,all ^! ?+s discov] ! purity & hol9ess ( ! ^w ( ,god4 7#c47 ,x nev] gives ! lea/ indulg5ce or disp5sation to s91 nor 9 any ( its doctr9es1 :i* are pure & holy1 do? x lead to lic5ti\sness2 x n only reproves s9 9 ! lives & outw>d conv]sations ( m51 b also discov]s its secret recesses 9 ! he>t1 :]e its *ief seat is2 obviates & gu>ds aga9/ its fir/ motions1 t5d+ !reby to regulate ! secret ?\ghts ( m51 & ! pr9ciple ( all _! actions1 :i* x requires to be pure & holy4 ,9 ?is ! ,scripture excels all o!r writ+s ) respect to its hol9ess4 7#d47 ,all ! bless+s & b5efits :i* x holds =?1 or puts u 9 m9d (1 z ! peculi> in/ances ( div9e fav\r & love to man1 are urg$ & insi/$ on z motives to hol9ess2 ?us x is said1 ,! goodness ( ,god leade? !e to rep5tance1 ,rom4 ii4 #d4 & :5 ,moses _h be5 putt+ ! ,israelites 9 m9d ( ,god's increas+ !m1 z ! />s ( heav5 = multitude1 ,deut4 x4 #bb4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xi4 #a4 he adds1 !re=e ?\ %alt love ! ,"l ?y ,god1 & keep 8 *>ge & /atutes1 8 judgm5ts & comm&m5ts alway4 ,& :5 ! lov+ k9dness ( ,god has be5 abus$ by m51 x sev]ely reproves !m = _! vile +ratitude2 z :5 x is said1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #f4 ,d ye ?us requite ! ,"l1 oh fooli% p & unwise8 ,is n he ?y ,fa!r t b\ght !e8 ,ha? n he made !e1 & e/abli%$ !e8 7#e47 ,all ! examples propos$ to our imitation !re91 are su* z sav\r (1 & lead to1 hol9ess2 & :5 x recomm5ds ! actions or conv]sation ( m51 x is m especially = t hol9ess :i* is discov]$ !re93 &1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 x gives u ! "* ( wick$ m51 toge!r ) ! dreadful consequ5ces !re(1 x is t we may avoid & be det]r$ f committ+ ! same s9s t w be _! ru9 9 ! end4 7#f47 ,! rules laid d[n relat+ to civil affairs 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation1 & ! behavi\r ( "o man t[>ds ano!r1 h a ve9 ( hol9ess runn+ ?r\gh !m all4 ,?us ! gov]nm5t ( ! ,jewi% /ate1 z describ$ 9 ! books ( ,moses1 & else:]e1 discov]s x to be an holy commonweal?2 & !y are (t5 call$ an holy nation1 z gov]n$ by ^? laws :i* ,god gave !m2 s ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur* 9 ! ,gospel-disp5sation1 is a holy gov]nm5t3 visible hol9ess is a t]m ( *ur*-communion1 & apo/acy & revolt f ,god excludes f x4 7#g47 ,all ! promises conta9$ 9 ,scripture1 are1 or w be c]ta9ly fulfill$1 & ! bless+s x gives u gr\nd to expect1 conf]r$2 & !re=e x is a fai?ful ^w1 & consequ5tly pure & holy4 #b4 ,if we comp>e ! ,scripture ) o!r writ+s1 :i* are ( a human composure1 x pla9ly excels 9 hol9ess4 ,=1 7#a47 ,if we comp>e x ) ! writ+s ( hea!n morali/s1 su* z ,plato1 ,s5eca1 & o!rs1 ?\gh !y conta9 a great _m good directions = ! ord]+ ! conv]sations ( m5 agreeably to ! dictates ( nature & "r reason1 yet mo/ ( !m all[ (1 or plead = "s s9s1 :i* ! ,scripture m5tions ) abhorr5ce1 su* z rev5g+ injuries1 & self-murd]2 sev]al o!r in/ances ( moral impurity1 7 n only practis$ by ^? :o laid d[n ! be/ rules to in=ce moral virtue1 b ei!r c\nt5anc$1 or1 at lea/1 n suffici5tly f5c$ aga9/1 by :at is conta9$ 9 _! writ+s2 & ev5 _! /ronge/ motives to virtue or ! gov]nm5t ( ! passions1 or a g5]\s contempt ( ! _w1 are tak5 pr9cipally f ! t5d5cy :i* su* a c\rse ( life w h to free u f ^? ?+s t t5d to debase & afflict ! m9d1 & fill x ) uneas9ess1 :5 we consid] ourselves z act+ contr>y to ! dictates ( nature1 :i* we h z intellig5t creatures2 :]eas1 on ! o!r h&1 ! ,scripture leads u to ! practice ( ,*ri/ian virtues f bett] motives1 & consid]s u n b>ely z m51 b ,*ri/ians1 "u ! highe/ obligations to ! bless$ ,jesus1 & con/ra9$ h]eunto by 8 condesc5d+ love express$ 9 all t he has done & suff]$ = our r$emption & salvation2 & x puts u ^u desir+ & hop+ = communion ) ,god1 ?r\gh him1 9 ! p]=mance ( ^? evangelical duties1 :i* ! light ( nature kn[s no?+ (1 & s discov]s a solid f\ndation = our hope ( =giv5ess ( s91 ?r\gh 8 blood1 toge!r ) peace ( consci5ce & joy result+ f x2 x also directs u to look = t life & immortality1 :i* is br\ght to light ?r\gh ! ,gospel2 9 :i* respects1 x f> exce$s ! writ+ ( ! be/ hea!n morali/s1 & s conta9s 9 x ! visible m>ks & *>act]s ( its div9e orig9al4 7#b47 ,if we comp>e ! scriptures ) o!r writ+s among ,*ri/ians1 :i* pret5d n to inspiration1 we %all f9d 9 ^! writ+s a great numb] ( impure & false doctr9es1 d]ogatory to ! glory ( ,god1 9 _m ( ! pret5d$ expositions ( ,scripture4 ,if !re=e m51 :o h ! ,scripture 9 _! h&s1 propagate unholy doctr9es1 !y w\ld d s mu* m 7 !re no ,scripture to guide !m3 ?us ! doctr9e t grace is n necess>y to :at is spiritually good3 ! m]it ( good works1 human satisfactions1 p5ances1 indulg5ces1 & disp5sations = s91 are all impure doctr9es1 :i* are directly contr>y to ,scripture2 &1 z contr>ies illu/rate ea* o!r1 s h]eby ! hol9ess & purity ( ,scripture1 :i* ma9ta9s ! contr>y doctr9es1 w appe> to ^? :o imp>tially /udy x & und]/& ! s5se !re(4 7#c47 ,if we comp>e ! ,scriptures ) ! impo/ure ( ,mahomet1 9 ! book call$ ! ,alcoran1 :i* ! ,turks make use ( z a rule ( fai?1 & pref] x to ,scripture1 & reckon x truly div9e1 t conta9s a sy/em n only ( fabul\s1 b corrupt & impure notions1 accommodat$ to m5's s5sual incl9ations4 ,?us x all[s ( polygamy1 & _m impurities 9 ?is _w1 & promises to its vot>ies a s5sual p>adise 9 ! next1 all :i* is contr>y to ,scripture2 s t composures m]ely human1 :e!r !y pret5d to div9e inspiration or n1 discov] !mselves n to be ! ^w ( ,god1 by _! unhol9ess2 z ! ,scripture manife/s itself to be div9e1 by ! purity ( its doctr9e2 & inde$1 x _c be o!rwise1 consid]+ ! corruption ( man's nature1 z well z ! d>kness & bl9dness ( 8 m9d1 :i*1 if x pret5ds to frame a rule ( fai?1 x w be l himself1 impure & unholy2 b t :i* has su* m>ks ( hol9ess1 z ! ,scripture has1 appe>s to be inspir$ by a holy ,god4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! hol9ess ( ,scripture doctr9es1 we proce$ to %ew ! weight ( ?is argum5t1 or h[ f> x may be insi/$ on to prove its div9e au?ority4 ,x is to be confess$1 t a book's conta9+ holy ?+s or rules = a holy life1 do? n ( itself prove its div9e orig9al2 = !n o!r books might be call$ ! ^w ( ,god besides ! ,scripture1 :i* is s call$1 n only z conta9+ "s rules t promote hol9ess1 b z be+ ! f\nta9 ( all true religion2 & its be+ adapt$ above any book ( human composure1 to answ] ?is end1 af=ds an argum5t ( "s weight to prove x to be ( ,god4 ,=1 #a4 ,man1 :o is prone to s91 naturally bl9d$ & prejudic$ aga9/ div9e tru? & hol9ess1 c\ld nev] compose a book t is s consonant to ! div9e p]fections1 & conta9s su* a display ( ,god's glory1 & is s adapt$ to make u holy4 #b4 ,if we suppose t man c\ld inv5t a collection ( doctr9es1 t t5d$ to promote hol9ess1 c\ld he inv5t doctr9es s glori\s1 & s mu* adapt$ to ?is end1 z ^! are8 ,if he c\ld1 he t does ?is mu/ ei!r be a good or a bad man3 if we suppose ! =m]1 he w\ld nev] pret5d ! ,scripture to be ( div9e au?ority1 :5 x 0 8 own composure2 & if ! latt]1 x is contr>y to 8 "*1 z su*1 to endeav\r to promote hol9ess2 = !n ,satan's k+dom mu/ be divid$ aga9/ itself3 b ( ?is1 m 9 its prop] place1 :5 we come to consid] ! "* ( ! p5m5 ( ,scripture1 to give a fur!r pro( ( its div9e au?ority4 #c4 ,x is pla91 t ! _w )\t ,scripture c\ld n arrive to hol9ess2 = ! apo/le says1 #a ,cor4 i4 #ba4 ,t ! _w by wisdom knew n ,god2 & c]ta9ly :]e !re is no sav+ k ( ,god1 !re is no hol9ess2 & ! same apo/le1 ,rom4 i4 #bi1 #cj1 #ca4 gives an acc\nt ( ! great abom9ations t 7 committ$ by ! hea!n2 be+ de/itute ( ,scripture light1 !y 7 fill$ ) all unrighte\sness1 =nication1 wick$ness1 covet\sness1 malici\sness1 full ( envy1 murd]1 debate1 deceit1 malignity1 c4 ,if !re=e ! doctr9es conta9$ 9 ,scriptures are n only pure & holy !mselves1 b t5d to promote hol9ess 9 u1 ?is is n )\t its prop] weight to prove _! div9e orig9al4 ,,iii4 ,! scriptures f>!r manife/ !mselves to be ! ^w ( ,god f ! cons5t or h>mony ( all ! p>ts !re(4#bb ,?is argum5t w appe> m /rong & conclusive1 if we comp>e !m ) o!r writ+s1 9 :i* !re is b little h>mony4 ,?us1 if we consult ! writ+s ( mo/ m5 un9spir$1 we %all f9d t _! s5tim5ts conta9$ !re9 (t5 times v widely diff]2 & if1 z hi/orians1 !y pret5d to report matt]s ( fact1 _! evid5ce1 or report1 does n1 9 all respects1 agree toge!r1 :i* %ews t !y are fallible2 b ! exact & h>moni\s agreem5t ( scripture proves x div9e4 ,t o!r writ+s ( human composure agree n among !mselves1 is v evid5t2 & x is less to be wond]$ at if we consid]1 7#a47 ,t m5 are naturally bl9d & unacqua9t$ ) ! ?+s ( ,god2 & !re=e _! writ+s w h>dly be consi/5t ) !mselves1 mu* less ) "o ano!r1 z !y are (t5times inconsi/5t ) ! /&>d ( tru?1 by :i* !y are to be tri$2 no?+ is m common ?an = m5 to betray _! weakness1 & ca/ a blemi% on _! composures1 by contradict+ !mselves1 especially if !y are long1 & consi/ ( v>i\s subjects4 7#b47 ,m5 are mu* m liable to contradict "o ano!r :5 any s*eme ( doctr9e is pret5d$ to be laid d[n by diff]5t p]sons2 = :5 !y attempt to repres5t matt]s ( fact1 !y (t5 d x 9 a v diff]5t light3 ?is may be m especially obs]v$ 9 ^? acc\nts t are giv5 ( doctr9es t are new1 or n well kn[n by ! _w1 or 9 hi/orical acc\nts1 n only ( g5]al occurr5ces1 b ( p>ticul> circum/ances att5d+ !m1 :]e tru/+ to _! memory & judgm5t1 !y (t5 impose on !mselves & o!rs4 7#c47 ,?is disagreem5t ( human writ+s w m evid5tly appe>1 :5 _! au?ors 7 m5 ( no great natural wisdom1 especially if !y liv$ 9 diff]5t ages1 or places remote f "o ano!r1 & s c\ld h no opportunity to consult "o ano!r1 or comp>e _! writ+s toge!r2 we %all sc>ce ev] f9d a p]fect h>mony or agreem5t 9 su* writ+s2 nei!r %\ld we 9 scripture1 7 x n writt5 by div9e inspiration4 ,?is w appe>1 if we consid] t ! p5m5 !re( 7 9 !mselves z liable to mi/ake z o!r m52 & _h !y be5 left to !mselves h]e91 !y w\ld h betray$ z mu* weakness1 confusion1 & self-contradiction1 z any o!r writ]s h done2 & x may be m1 inasmu* z _m ( !m _h n ! advantage ( a lib]al education1 nor 7 conv]sant 9 human le>n+1 b 7 tak5 f mean employm5ts1 & made use ( by ,god 9 ?is "w1 t s we may h]e9 see m ( ! div9ity ( ! writ+s !y 7 employ$ to transmit to u3 besides1 !y liv$ 9 diff]5t ages & places1 & s c\ld n consult toge!r :at to imp>t1 & yet we f9d1 z we %all endeav\r to prove1 t !y all agree toge!r3 !re=e ! h>mony ( _! writ+s is an evid5t pro( t !y 7 inspir$ by ! same _s1 & consequ5tly t !y are ! ^w ( ,god4 ,we might "h consid] ! hi/orical p>ts ( scripture1 & ! acc\nt :i* "o inspir$ writ] gives ( matt]s ( facts z agree+ ) :at is relat$ by ano!r2 & also ! h>mony ( all ! doctr9es conta9$ !re91 z n only agree+ 9 ! g5]al scope & design !re(1 b 9 ! way & mann] 9 :i* !y are laid d[n or expla9$3 b we %all m p>ticul>ly consid] ! h>mony ( scripture1 z :at is =etold 9 "o "p !re(1 is relat$ z accompli%$ 9 ano!r4 ,&1 #a4 ,!re are v>i\s pr$ictions relat+ to ! provid5tial deal+s ( ,god ) 8 p1 :i* _h _! accompli%m5t 9 an age or two aft]4 ,?us ! prophets ,isaiah1 ,j]emiah1 & o!rs1 =etold ! captivity & ! numb] ( ye>s !y %\ld be deta9$ 9 ,babylon1 & _! deliv]ance by ,cyrus1 :o is expressly m5tion$ by "n4 ,^! prophecies1 & ! accompli%m5t !re( are s obvi\s1 t !re is no "o :o reads ! ,old ,te/am5t b w see an h>mony betwe5 !m2 s t :at 9 "o place is repres5t$ z =etold1 9 ano!r place1 is spok5 ( z accompli%$ 9 its prop] "t1 ,isa4 xliv4 #bh4 & ,*ap4 xlv4 #a1 #d4 comp>$ ) ,ezra i4 #b1 #c4 ,& ! revolt & apo/acy ( ,israel1 _! turn+ aside f ,god1 to idolatry1 :i* 0 ! occasion ( _! desolation1 0 =etold by ,moses1 ,deut4 xxxi4 #bi4 & by ,jo%ua1 ,*ap4 xxiii4 #ae1 #af4 & ,*ap4 xxiv4 #ai4 ,& e "o t reads ! book ( ,judges1 w see t ?is 0 accompli%$2 = :5 ,moses & ,jo%ua 7 dead1 & t g5]ation :o liv$ ) !m1 !y revolt$ to idolatry & 7 puni%$ = ! same 9 v>i\s in/ances1 ,judg4 ii4 #h1 #aj1 #aa1 #ad4 ,& ! prophecy ( ! great re=mation :i* ,josiah %\ld make1 & 9 p>ticul>1 t he %\ld burn ! bones ( ! idolatr\s prie/s on ! alt> at ,be!l1 #a ,k+s xiii4 #b4 0 exactly accompli%$ above ?ree hundr$ ye>s aft]1 #b ,k+s xxii4 #ae1 #af4 #b4 ,!re are v>i\s pr$ictions "u ! ,old ,te/am5t relat+ to our ,savi\r1 & ! ,new ,te/am5t *ur*1 _m ( :i* h _h _! accompli%m5t1 & o!rs are daily accompli%+4 ,x is said1 ,acts x4 #dc4 ,to him gave all ! prophets witness1 t ?r\gh 8 "n :osoev] believe? 9 him1 %all receive remission ( s9s2 & we %all f9d1 t :at is =etold conc]n+ him 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 is relat$ z accompli%$ 9 ! ,new2 p>ticul>ly1 7#a47 ,t he %\ld come 9 ! fle%1 0 =etold 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ,hag4 ii4 #g4 ,mal4 iii4 #a4 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 & is m5tion$ z accompli%$ 9 ! ,new1 ,john i4 #ad4 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 7#b47 ,t he %\ld "w miracles = ! good ( mank9d1 & to confirm 8 mission1 0 =etold1 ,isa4 xxxv4 #e1 #f4 & accompli%$1 ,mat?4 xi4 #d1 #e4 7#c47 ,t he %\ld live 9 ?is _w 9 a l[ & humbl$ /ate1 0 =etold1 ,isa4 lii4 #ad4 & *ap4 liii4 #c4 & ! :ole acc\nt ( 8 life 9 ! gospels be>s witness t ^? pr$ictions 7 fully accompli%$4 7#d47 ,t he %\ld be cut (f1 & die a viol5t dea?1 0 typifi$ by ! braz5 s]p5t 9 ! wild]ness1 viz4 t he %\ld be lift$ up ^u ! cross1 ,numb4 xxi4 #i4 comp>$ ) ,john iii4 #ad4 & =etold 9 sev]al o!r scriptures1 ,isa4 liii4 #g4 & ,dan4 ix4 #bf4 & ?is is l>gely insi/$ on1 z fulfill$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 7#e47 ,t aft] he _h cont9u$ "s "t 9 a /ate ( humiliation1 he %\ld be exalt$1 0 =etold1 ,isa4 lii4 #ac4 *ap4 liii4 #aa1 #ab4 ,psal4 lxviii4 #ah4 & fulfill$1 ,acts i4 #i4 ,phil4 ii4 #i4 7#f47 ,t 8 glory %\ld be proclaim$ & publi%$ 9 ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 0 =etold1 ,isa4 xi4 #aj4 ,psal4 cx4 #b4 ,isa4 lx4 #a1 #b1 #c4 & fulfill$1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 ,m>k xvi4 #ae4 z appe>s f _m scriptures4 7#g47 ,t he %\ld be ! spr+ & f\nta9 ( all bless$ness to 8 p1 0 =etold1 ,g54 xxii4 #ah4 ,psal4 lxxii4 #ag4 ,isa4 xlix4 #h1 #i4 & fulfill$1 #b ,cor4 vi4 #b4 ,acts iii4 #bf4 ,9 ^!1 & _m o!r in/ances1 we may obs]ve su* a beautiful cons5t ( all ! p>ts ( scripture1 z proves x to be ! v ^w ( ,god4 ,b s9ce x w n be suffici5t1 to support ! div9e au?ority ( scripture1 to ass]t t !re is su* a h>mony1 z we h obs]v$1 unless we c prove t x do? n contradict itself 9 any in/ances2 !re=e ! next ?+ we are to consid]1 is ! reproa* ca/ ^u x by ^? :o w\ld br+ all div9e revelation into contempt1 z ?\gh x contradict$ itself 9 sev]al in/ances1 & conta9$ v>i\s absurdities2 :i*1 7 !y able to make appe>1 w\ld en]vate ! =ce ( ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+1 to prove ! scripture to be ! ^w ( ,god f ! cons5t ( ! p>ts !re(3 !re=e we %all consid] "s ( ^? contradictions1 :i* _m1 :o pret5d to criticise on ! words ( scripture1 *>ge x )1 z s _m objections aga9/ ! h>moni\s cons5t1 & consequ5tly ! div9e au?ority !re(1 toge!r ) ! answ]s1 :i* may be giv5 to ea* ( !m4 ,object4 #a4 ,if we comp>e our ,savi\r's g5ealogy1 z relat$ 9 ! fir/ ( ,mat!w & ! ?ird ( ,luke1 !y allege t !re is a v great inconsi/5cy betwe5 !m1 = "o m5tions diff]5t p]sons1 z 8 prog5itors1 f :at ! o!r does2 z1 = in/ance1 9 ,mat?4 i4 he is said to be ! son ( ,joseph1 & ,joseph ! son ( ,jacob1 & he ! son ( ,mat?an2 b ! o!r evangeli/1 viz4 ,luke1 says t he 0 ! son ( ,joseph1 :i* 0 ! son ( ,heli1 :i* 0 ! son ( ,mat?at3 & s we f9d ! names ( ea* g5ealogy v diff]+1 till we come to ,david2 !re=e !y suppose bo? ^? g5ealogies _c be true1 inasmu* z ! "o contradicts ! o!r4 ,answ4 ,x evid5tly appe>s1 t !re is no contradiction betwe5 ^! two g5ealogies1 s9ce ,mat!w gives an acc\nt ( ,joseph's ance/ors1 & ,luke ( ,m>y's1 & s1 bo? toge!r1 prove t he 0 ! son ( ,david1 by 8 reput$ fa!r's1 z well z 8 "m's side4 ,& if x be repli$1 t ,luke1 z well z ,mat!w1 gives an acc\nt ( ,joseph's g5ealogy1 & !re=e ?is answ] is n suffici5t3 we may obs]ve1 t x is said1 ,luke iii1 #bc1 #bd4 t ,jesus 01 z x is suppos$1 ! son ( ,joseph1 :i* 0 ! son ( ,heli1 c4 ! mean+ is1 he 01 inde$1 ! suppos$ son ( ,joseph1 b he really desc5d$ f ,heli1 ! fa!r ( ! virg9 ,m>y2 & no?+ is m common 9 scripture ?an = gr&sons to be call$ sons2 & if we obs]ve ! mean+ ( ! ,greek words1 :i* we r5d]1 :i* 0 ! son1 c4 x may bett] be r5d]$1 :o desc5d$ f ,heli1 & !n !re is n ! lea/ absurdity 9 x1 suppos+ ,heli to be 8 gr&fa!r2 & !re=e !re is no appe>ance ( contradiction betwe5 ^! two scriptures4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is pret5d$1 t !re is a pla9 contradiction betwe5 ^! two places1 #b ,sam4 xxiv4 #bd4 & #a ,*ron4 xxi4 #be4 9 ! =m] :]e( x is said1 t ,david b\ght ! ?re%+-floor ( ,araunah ! ,jebusite1 to build an alt> on1 & ! ox5 = burnt-(f]+s1 t ! plague might be /ay$1 = fifty %ekels ( silv]2 b 9 ! o!r1 viz4 9 ,*ronicles1 x is said1 t he gave him = ! place six hundr$ %ekels ( gold2 !re=e !y pret5d t "o ( ^! places mu/ be wrong1 inasmu* z !y pla9ly contradict "o ano!r4 ,answ4 ,! answ] t may be giv5 to ?is objection1 is1 t ,david paid ,araunah 7:o is o!rwise call$ ,ornan7 = 8 ?re%+-floor1 :]e he built an alt>1 & = ! ox51 :i* he b\ght = sacrifice1 fifty %ekels ( silv]1 z x is express$ 9 ,samuel4 ,b1 beside ?is ?re%+-floor1 he b\ght ! :ole place1 z x is said 9 ,*ronicles1 i4 e4 ! :ole tract ( gr\nd1 or m\nta91 on :i* x /ood1 :]eon he design$ t ! temple %\ld be built2 & !re=e he sai? conc]n+ x1 #a ,*ron4 xxii4 #a4 ,?is is ! h\se ( ! ,"l ,god1 i4 e4 ?is place1 or tract ( l&1 :i* ,i h b\ght r\nd ab\t ! ?re%+-floor1 is ! place :]e ! h\se ( ,god %all /&2 & ?is is ! alt> ( burnt-(f]+ = ,israel1 :i* 0 to be built 9 t p>ticul> place1 :]e ! ?re%+-floor 03 n[1 ?\gh he gave = ! ?re%+-floor b fifty %ekels ( silv]1 7:i* probably 0 z mu* z x 0 wor?7 yet ! :ole place1 conta9+ gr\nd en\gh = ! temple1 ) all its c\rts1 & ! places lead+ to x1 0 wor? a great deal m2 or1 if !re 7 any h\ses 9 ! place1 ^! 7 also pur*as$ to be pull$ d[n1 to make room = ! build+ ( ! temple2 &1 = all ?is1 he gave six hundr$ %ekels ( gold1 & we c h>dly suppose x to be wor? less2 s t !re is no real contradiction betwe5 ^! two places1 ,object4 #c4 ,x is pret5d$1 t !re is a contradiction betwe5 #b ,sam4 xxiv4 #ac4 & #a ,*ron4 xxi4 #ab4 9 ! =m] ( :i* ,gad came to ,david1 be+ s5t to reprove him = 8 numb]+ ! p1 & said1 ,%all sev5 ye>s ( fam9e come unto !e 9 ?y l&8 ,b1 9 ,*ronicles1 he speaks ( b ?ree ye>s ( fam9e4 ,answ4 ,to reconcile ?is seem+ contradiction1 #a4 ,"s ?9k1 t 9 "s anci5t copies1 x is n sev51 b ?ree1#cg ye>s ( fam9e1 9 ,samuel1 z x is 9 ,*ronicles2 ! reason ( ?is conjecture is1 because ! ,,lxx1 or ,greek translation1 h x s2 & !y ?9k t ^! translators w\ld h>dly h made s bold ) scripture1 z to put ?ree = sev51 if !y _h n f\nd x s 9 ! copies t !y made use (1 :5 !y compil$ ?is translation3 b probably ?is answ] w n give satisfaction to ! objectors2 !re=e1 #b4 ,! be/ way to acc\nt = ?is seem+ contradiction1 is ?is3 9 ,*ronicles1 ,gad bids him *use if he w\ld h ?ree ye>s ( fam9e1 viz4 f t "t2 b 9 ,samuel he sai?1 %all sev5 ye>s ( fam9e come unto !e1 t is1 z ?\gh he %\ld say !re ha? be5 ?ree ye>s ( fam9e already1 = ,saul & 8 bloody h\se1 because he slew ! ,gibeonites1 #b ,sam4 xxi4 #a4 ,n[1 t fam9e ceas$ b ! ye> be=e1 & ! gr\nd be+ s *ap$ & h>d = want ( ra9 ?is ye>1 :i* 0 ! f\r?1 x 0 little bett] ?an a ye> ( fam9e4 ,n[1 said ,gad1 wilt ?\ h ?is fam9e cont9u$ ?ree ye>s m 7:i*1 9 all1 makes up sev5 ye>s7 unto !e 9 ! l&8 ,&1 if we take x 9 ?is s5se1 !re is no contradiction betwe5 ^! two scriptures1 ?\gh "o speaks ( ?ree ye>s1 & ! o!r ( sev54 ,object4 #d4 ,!y pret5d to f9d an inconsi/5cy1 or absurdity1 little bett] ?an a contradiction1 by comp>+ #a ,sam4 xvi4 #ba1 #bb4 & *ap4 xvii4 #ee4 ,9 ! =m] x is said1 ,david came to ,saul1 & /ood be=e him1 & he lov$ him greatly2 & he s5t to ,jesse1 ) ! int5t t he might give him leave to /& be=e him1 inasmu* z he _h f\nd fav\r 9 8 sight4 ,n[1 say !y1 h[ c ?is be consi/5t ) ! o!r scripture2 :]e ,saul see+ ,david go+ =? aga9/ ,golia? ! ,phili/9e1 ask$ ,abn]1 ,^: son is ?is y\?8 ,& ,abn] repli$1 ,he c\ld n tell2 &1 9 ! next v]se1 he is ord]$ to enquire :o he 04 ,n[ h[ c\ld ?is be1 :5 he _h be5 8 arm\r-be>]1 /ood be=e him1 & f\nd fav\r 9 8 sight2 & he _h s5t to ,jesse1 to desire t he might live ) him8 ,answ4 ,i c see no appe>ance ( absurdity1 or defect ( h>mony1 betwe5 ^! two scriptures2 = suppos+ ,saul's memory _h fail$ him1 & he _h =got t ,david _h /ood be=e him z a s]vant1 %all ! scripture1 t gives an acc\nt ( ?is1 be reflect$ on1 z conta9+ an inconsi/5cy8 ,x is true1 ,david _h /ood be=e ,saul1 z 8 arm\r-be>]2 yet he _h1 = "s "t1 be5 s5t home & dismiss$ f 8 s]vice1 dur+ :i* "t he kept 8 fa!r's %eep2 & probably he liv$ n long 9 ,saul's family2 !re=e x is no wond] if ,saul _h n[ =got him4 ,!re is no ma/] ( a family b may =get :at s]vants h =m]ly liv$ ) him1 & mu* m a k+1 :o h>dly kn[s ! names ( ! greate/ "p ( ! s]vants t are ab\t him3 besides1 at ?is "t1 ,david appe>$ 9 ! habit ( a %eph]d1 & !re=e ,saul might well say1 ^: son is ?is y\?8 ,?is suffici5tly acc\nts = ! difficulty1 & v9dicates ?is scripture f ! *>ge ( inconsi/5cy2 ?\gh "s acc\nt = x ?us1 by suppos+ t ,saul knew ,david1 7z hav+ be5 8 arm\r-be>]7 b did n "k 8 fa!r1 & !re=e asks1 ^: son is ?is8 or :o is he t ha? s bold & d>+ a son1 z ?is y\? appe>s to be8 ,if ^! ?+s be consid]$1 !re appe>s n ! lea/ absurdity 9 ?is scripture4 ,object4 #e4 ,ano!r contradiction1 :i* "s *>ge ! scripture )1 is1 t :5 ,israel1 pursuant to ! advice ( ,balaam1 committ$ idolatry1 & w5t a-:or+ aft] ! daught]s ( ,moab1 & ,god consum$ !m = x by ! plague1 x is said1 ,numb4 xxv4 #i4 ,^? t di$ 9 ! plague 7 tw5ty-f\r ?\s&2 b ! apo/le ,paul1 ref]r+ to ! same ?+1 says1 #a ,cor4 x4 #h4 ,nei!r let u commit =nication1 z "s ( !m committ$1 & fell 9 "o day ?ree & tw5ty ?\s&4 ,answ4 #a4 ,! answ] t may be giv5 to ?is objection1 t ! apo/le ,paul1 :5 he says1 ?ree & tw5ty ?\s& di$1 or fell1 9 "o day1 speaks ( ^? :o di$ by ! imm$iate h& ( ,god1 by ! pe/il5tial di/emp] t 0 s5t among !m2 b1 besides ^!1 !re 7 _m m t di$ by ! h& ( public ju/ice = ?is s92 = 9 t *apt] 9 ,numb]s1 v]se #d & #e4 we read ( ! heads ( ! p be+ hang$ up be=e ! ,"l1 & ! judges be+ ord]$ to slay e man 8 m5 t 7 jo9$ unto ,baal-peor4 ,^! di$ by ! sword ( ju/ice1 & x is no great impropriety to say1 t su* di$ 9 a m$iate way1 by ! plague1 or sword ( ,god2 ! sword is "o ( 8 plagues1 z well z pe/il5tial diseases1 & is frequ5tly s /yl$ 9 scripture3 n[ we _c suppose t few] di$ ( ?is latt] plague1 if t be ! import ( ! ^w1 ?an a ?\s&2 s t ,moses gives ! numb] ( all t di$1 :e!r by ,god's imm$iate h&1 or by ! sword ( ! magi/rate1 pursuant to 8 comm&3 b if x be reckon$ too great a /ra9 ^u ! s5se ( ! ^w plague1 to admit ( ?is solution1 let x be f>!r obs]v$1 t1 9 ! #i? v]se1 :]e ,moses gives ! sum total ( ^? t di$1 x is n said t !y 7 su* :o di$ ( ! plague1 b 9 ! plague2 t is1 ^? t di$ 9 or soon aft] ! "t t ! plague rag$ among !m1 ^: dea? 0 occasion$ by ?is s91 7 f\r & tw5ty ?\s&2 s t ^! two places ( scripture are s f> f contradict+1 t !y r illu/rate "o ano!r4 ,object4 #f4 ,ano!r contradiction is pret5d$ to be betwe5 ,gal4 i4 #h4 :]e ! apo/le says1 ,?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r gospel unto y1 ?an t :i* we h prea*$ unto y1 let him be accurs$2 #b ,cor4 xi4 #d4 ,if he t come?1 prea*e? ano!r ,jesus :om we h n prea*$1 or if ye receive ano!r _s1 :i* ye h n receiv$1 or ano!r gospel1 :i* ye h n accept$1 ye might well be> ) him4 ,9 "o place he speaks aga9/ ^? :o prea* ano!r gospel2 9 ! o!r he says1 !y may be borne )2 :i* seems to be a contradiction4 ,answ4 ,= ! reconcil+ & acc\nt+ = ! s5se ( ^! two scriptures1 let u consid]1 t 9 ! =m] ( !m ! apo/le pron\nces !m t prea*$ ano!r gospel accurs$1 & !re=e1 d\btless1 !y 7 n to be borne )1 or all[$ (2 !re=e x mu/ be enquir$ :at he means :5 he says1 9 ! o!r scripture1 t su* may be well borne )2 n[ ?is scripture w1 )\t ! lea/ /ra9 or =ce ^u ! words1 admit ( "o ( ^! two s5ses4 #a4 ,x may be consid]$ z conta9+ a s>casm1 by :i* ! apo/le reproves _! be+ too mu* incl9$ to adh]e to false tea*]s3 if1 says he1 ^! br+ y tid+s ( a bett] ,_s1 a bett] gospel1 !n be> ) !m2 b ?is !y _c d1 !re=e reject !m2 or1 #b4 ,! words may be r5d]$1 in/ead ( ye might well be> ) him1 ye might well be> ) me1 z is obs]v$ 9 ! m>g9al ref]5ce2 ! ^w him be+ 9 an ,italic "*1 z w be else:]e obs]v$1#ch is n 9 ! orig9al1 & !re=e me may z well be suppli$ z him1 & s ! mean+ is ?is2 ye be> ) false prea*]s1 are v fav\rable to !m1 & seem a little cold to u ! apo/les2 s t ,i am afraid1 z is obs]v$ 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 le/ y\r m9ds %\ld be corrupt$ f ! simplicity t is 9 ,*ri/2 y c be> ) ^! false tea*]s1 & w y n be> ) me8 z he says1 v]4 #a4 ,w\ld to ,god y c\ld be> ) me a little 9 my folly1 & inde$ be> ) me4 ,x is a sign religion is at a l[ ebb1 :5 x is ) "s difficulty t pr(essors are p]suad$ to be> ) ^? t prea* ! pure gospel ( ,*ri/1 :o are too prone to turn aside to ano!r gospel4 ,take ! words 9 ei!r ( ^! s5ses1 & !y exactly h>monize ) t text 9 ,galatians1 & n1 z ! objectors pret5d1 contradict x4 ,object4 #g4 ,ano!r *>ge ( contradiction1 :i* is br\ght aga9/ scripture1 is1 t our ,savi\r sai?1 ,mat?1 x4 #cd4 ,?9k n t ,i am come to s5d peace on ! e>?2 ,i came n to s5d peace1 b a sword3 ?is is contr>y to ,*ri/'s g5]al "*1 z a pr9ce ( peace1 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 & to ! advice he gives 8 disciples1 n to use ! sword1 because su* %all p]i% by x1 ,mat4 xxvi4 #eb4 & :at be sai? else1 ,my k+dom is n ( ?is _w1 ,john xviii4 #cf4 & !re=e n to be propagat$ by might or p[]1 by =ce or civil policy1 or ^? o!r c>nal me?ods1 by :i* ! k+doms ( ?is _w are advanc$ & promot$4 ,answ4 ,= ! reconcil+ ?is seem+ contradiction1 let x be consid]$1 t ,*ri/ did n come to put a sword into 8 foll[]s h&s1 or to put !m ^u mak+ w> ) ! p[]s among :om !y dwell1 = ! propagat+ ! ,*ri/ian religion2 8 gospel 0 to be advanc$ by spiritual me?ods3 9 ?is s5se1 ! design ( 8 com+ 0 n to s5d a sword1 b to br+ spiritual peace to 8 p2 b :5 he sai?1 ,i came to s5d a sword1 x implies t 8 com+1 8 k+dom & gospel1 %\ld occasion p]secution & w>1 by reason ( ! corruption ( m52 ?is ! gospel may d1 & yet n put m5 ^u di/urb+ _! neighb\rs1 or mak+ w> ) !m2 & ?is is n contr>y to ,*ri/'s g5]al "* ( com+ to be ! au?or ( spiritual peace to 8 p4 ,object4 #h4 ,ano!r contradiction is pret5d$ to be betwe5 #a ,k+s viii4 #i4 & ,heb4 ix4 #d4 9 ! =m] x is said1 ,!re 0 no?+ 9 ! ark b ! two tables1 :i* ,moses put !re2 9 ! latt]1 t !re 0 ! gold5 pot1 t _h manna1 ,a>on's rod t budd$1 & ! tables ( ! cov5ant4 ,answ4 ,?is seem+ contradiction may easily be reconcil$3 = we suppose x true t !re 0 no?+ 9 ! ark b ! two tables1 z x is said 9 ! =m] ( ^! scriptures2 !re=e to expla9 ! latt] agreeably to x1 two s5ses may be giv5 ( x4 #a4 ,x is n necess>y to suppose1 t ! apo/le means1 9 ! ark 0 ! gold5 pot1 c4 b 9 ! holie/ ( all1 :i* he m5tions 9 ! =ego+ v]se2 !re=e ! mean+ is1 z 9 ! holie/ ( all1 !re 0 ! gold5 c5s]1 & ! ark ( ! cov5ant1 s 9 x 0 ! gold5 pot & ,a>on's rod3 b because !re may be an objection aga9/ ?is s5se1 f its be+ said 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+1 t ov] x 7 ! *]ubims ( glory %ad[+ ! m]cy-seat1 :]e x ref]s to ! ark1 & n to ! tab]nacle1 or holie/ ( all2 if !re=e ! *]ubims 7 ov] ! ark1 !n ! o!r ?+s mu/ be suppos$ to be 9 x1 :i* objection1 inde$1 is n )\t its =ce1 unless we suppose t ! words#ci may be r5d]$ 9 ! high] p>ts ( x1 to wit1 ( ! holie/ ( all1 7 ! *]ubims ( glory above ! m]cy seat1 & accord+ly ! mean+ is ?is2 t )9 ?is second vail 0 n only ! ark1 ! gold5 pot ( manna1 ,a>on's rod1 c4 b also ! *]ubims ( glory1 :i* 7 above !m all3 b s9ce ! grammatical con/ruction1 seems r to fav\r ! objection1 !re is ano!r s5se giv5 ( ! words1 :i* suffici5tly reconciles ! seem+ contradiction1 viz4 #b4 ,:5 x is said1#dj t !re91 or 9 x1 to wit1 ! ark1 0 ! gold5 pot t _h manna1 & ,a>on's rod t budd$1 ! mean+ is1 !y 7 ne> x1 or beside x1 or "s way or o!r fa/5$1 or adjo9+ to x1 9 "s inclosure1 9 ! outside ( ! ark1 :]eas no?+ 0 9 x b ! two tables2 s t !re is no real contradiction betwe5 ^! two scriptures4 ,_m m in/ances ( ! l nature might h be5 giv51 b1 in/ead !re(1 we %all r *use to lay d[n "s g5]al rules = ! reconcil+ seem+ contradictions 9 scripture1 :i* may be appli$ by u 9 o!r cases1 :]e we meet ) ! l difficulties4 ,z1 #a4 ,:5 two scriptures seem to contradict ea* o!r1 we sometimes f9d t ?is arises f ! inadv]t5cy ( "s :o h transcrib$ ! copies ( scripture1 putt+ "o ^w = ano!r2 ?\gh x may be obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t ?is is n (t5 f\nd2 = z great c>e has be5 tak5 9 transcrib+ ! manuscripts ( scripture1 z 9 any manuscripts :atev]1 if n great]4 7#b47 ,if !re h be5 mi/akes 9 transcrib+1 x is only 9 a few in/ances1 :]e !re is a lik5ess betwe5 two words1 s t "o might easily be mi/ak5 = ! o!r2 & ?is ought n to prejudice any aga9/ ! scripture1 = x only argues1 t ?\gh ! inspir$ p5m5 7 infallible1 ! scribes t took copies ( scripture = common use 7 n s4 7#c47 ,:5 !re is any su* mi/ake1 x may g5]ally be rectifi$ by "s o!r copy1 t has ! ^w z x really %\ld be3 x is s 9 our pr9t$ ,bibles1 9 "s editions ( !m we f9d mi/akes1 z to "s words1 t may be rectifi$ by o!rs1 :i* are m correct2 & if s1 :y may n ?is be suppos$ to be 9 "s writt5 copies !re(1 t 7 us$ be=e pr9t+1 :i* is b a late inv5tion1 0 kn[n 9 ! _w1 f :i* all our pr9t$ copies are tak58 #b4 ,:5 ! same action 9 scripture seems to be ascrib$ to diff]5t p]sons1 or ! same ?+ said to be done 9 diff]5t places1 !re is no contradiction1 = ! same p]son1 or place1 is sometimes call$ by v>i\s names3 ?us ,moses's fa!r-9-law1 :o met him 9 ! wild]ness1 & advis$ him 9 ! settl+ ! gov]nm5t ( ! p1 is call$1 9 "o place1 ,je?ro1 ,exod4 xviii4 #a4 & 9 ano!r ,hobab1 ,numb4 x4 #bi4 ,s ! m\nta91 f :i* ,god gave ! law to ,israel1 is sometimes call$ m\nt ,s9ai1 ,exod4 xix4 #bj4 & at o!r times ,horeb1 ,deut4 i4 #f4 #c4 ,*ronological difficulties1 or seem+ contradictions1 aris+ f a diff]+ numb] ( ye>s1 9 :i* ! same ?+ is said to be done1 may be reconcil$1 by comput+ !m f ! diff]5t epo*a's1 or beg9n+s ( computation3 z x is said1 ,exod4 xii4 #dj4 ,! soj\rn+ ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 :o dwelt 9 ,egypt1 0 f\r hundr$ & ?irty ye>s2 b1 :5 ,god =etels ?is soj\rn+1 x is said1 ,g54 xv4 #ac4 ,?y se$ %all be /rang]s 9 a l& t is n !irs1 & %all s]ve !m1 & !y %all afflict !m f\r hundr$ ye>s3 n[ ! f\r hundr$ & ?irty ye>s takes its beg9n+ ( computation f ,abraham's be+ call$ to leave 8 c\ntry1 & soj\rn 9 ! l& ( promise1 z 9 a /range l&2 ?is 0 f\r hundr$ & ?irty ye>s be=e ,israel w5t out ( ,egypt2 b ! f\r hundr$ ye>s m5tion$ 9 ,g5esis1 dur+ :i* "t 8 se$ %\ld soj\rn1 takes its beg9n+ ( computation f 8 hav+ ! promis$ se$1 or f ! bir? ( ,isaac1 :i* 0 tw5ty-five ye>s aft] 8 leav+ 8 c\ntry2 f t "t to ! *ildr5 ( ,israel's go+ out ( ,egypt 0 f\r hundr$ & five ye>s2 & ! five ye>s above f\r hundr$ are left out1 z be+ an inconsid]able numb]1 :i* is v agreeable to our common way ( comput+ "t1 :5 a l>ge ev5 numb] is m5tion$1 to leave out a small "o ( f\r or five ye>s1 m or less1 z 9 ! in/ance "h m5tion$1 especially :5 "t is express$ by c5turies1 z x is "h2 = x is said1 9 v]4 #af4 9 ! f\r? g5]ation1 t is1 aft] ! f\r? c5tury ( ye>s1 !y %all come hi!r aga94 #d4 ,:51 by comp>+ ! ye>s ( ! reign ( sev]al ( ! k+s ( ,judah & ,israel1 m5tion$ 9 ! books ( ,k+s & ,*ronicles1 we f9d t "s are said1 9 "o ( !m1 to h reign$ ?ree or f\r ye>s long] ?an ! acc\nt ( ! ye>s ( _! reign1 m5tion$ by ! o!r1 ! seem+ contradiction may be reconcil$1 by consid]+ him z beg9n+ to reign be=e 8 fa!r's dea?1 z ,solomon did be=e ,david di$2 or f 8 be+ nom9at$ z 8 fa!r's successor1 & own$ z su* by ! p1 :i* 0 sometimes done to prev5t disputes t might arise ab\t ! matt] aft]w>ds2 & sometimes1 :5 a k+ 0 engag$ 9 =eign w>s1 9 :i* he 0 oblig$ to be abs5t f 8 p1 & ! ev5t h]e( 0 unc]ta91 he appo9t$ 8 son to reign 9 8 abs5ce1 f :i* "t he _h ! title ( a k+1 ?\gh 8 fa!r 0 liv+3 or :5 a k+ 0 sup]annuat$1 or unfit to reign1 z ,uzziah 0 :5 smote ) leprosy2 or :5 he 0 we>y ( ! fatigue & burd5 ( gov]nm5t1 he w\ld settle 8 son1 z 8 vic]oy1 9 8 life-"t1 on :i* acc\nt ! son is sometimes said to reign ) 8 fa!r3 ?us _m acc\nt = t difficulty1 9 #b ,*ron4 xxxvi4 #i4 :]e x is said1 ,jehoia*9 0 eight ye>s old :5 he began to reign2 b 9 #b ,k+s xxiv4 #h4 he is said to h be5 eighte5 ye>s old :5 he began to reign3 ! mean+ is1 t :5 he 0 eight ye>s old1 he 0 nom9at$ z 8 fa!r's successor2 b :5 he 0 eighte5 ye>s old1 he began to reign alone1 8 fa!r be+ !n dead4 #e4 ,scriptures t seem to contradict "o ano!r may n treat ( ! same1 b diff]5t subjects1 z to ! g5]al design !re(3 ?us1 t seem+ contradiction betwe5 ! apo/les ,paul & ,james is to be acc\nt$ =2 ! =m] says1 ,gal4 ii4 #af4 ,kn[+ t a man is n ju/ifi$ by ! works ( ! law1 b by ! fai? ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 b ! o!r says1 ,jam4 ii4 #bd4 ,t by works a man is ju/ifi$1 & n by fai? only4 ,! apo/le ,paul speaks ( a s9n]'s ju/ification1 or fre$om f ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law 9 ! sight ( ,god1 :i* gives him a "r to et]nal life1 9 :i* respect he looks = x out ( himself1 &1 by fai?1 dep5ds alone on ,*ri/'s righte\sness2 9 ?is s5se1 works d n ju/ify3 :]eas ! apo/le ,james1 :5 he ass]ts1 t a man is ju/ifi$ by works1 & n by fai? only1 int5ds t our pr(ession & s9c]ity !re9 is ju/ifi$2 t is evid5c$1 n by our hav+ j notions ( ?+s1 or an hi/orical fai?1 su* z ! devils !mselves h1 b by ^? works ( hol9ess1 :i* are ! fruits ( x2 ?is is ! only ju/ification he treats (1 & !re=e do? n 9 ! lea/ contradict ! apo/le ,paul1 :o treats ( ano!r k9d ( ju/ification1 9 :i* works are exclud$4 #f4 ,:5 two scriptures seem to contradict "o ano!r1 !y may sometimes be reconcil$1 by consid]+ ! same ?+ absolutely 9 "o place1 & comp>atively 9 ! o!r3 ?us1 9 _m scriptures1 we are comm&$ to ext5d t love to e "o 9 _! sev]al relations1 :i* is due2 & yet our ,savi\r says1 ,luke xiv4 #bf4 ,if any man come to me1 & hate n 8 fa!r & "m1 & wife1 & *ildr51 & bre?r5 & si/]s1 he _c be my disciple3 ?is is to be und]/ood comp>atively1 t is1 our love to ! creature ought to be> no proportion to t :i* is due to ,god4 #g4 ,scriptures t seem to contradict "o ano!r1 (t5 speak ( diff]5t p]sons1 or p]sons ( diff]5t *>act]s3 ?us x is said1 ,luke vi4 #cf4 ,be ye m]ciful1 z y\r ,fa!r also is m]ciful2 or1 ,judge n1 t ye be n judg$1 ,matt4 vii4 #b4 ,?is respects p]sons 9 a private capacity1 & !re=e do? n contradict ^? o!r scriptures t are appli$ to magi/rates 9 ! execution ( public ju/ice2 to su* x is said1 ,deut4 xix4 #ba4 ,?9e eye %all n pity1 b life %all g = life1 eye = eye1 too? = too?1 h& = h&1 foot = foot4 #h4 ,two contr>y ass]tions may be bo? true 9 diff]+ respects2 ?us our ,savi\r says 9 "o place1 ,! poor ye h always ) y1 b me ye h n always1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #aa4 & 9 ano!r1 ,lo1 ,i am ) y always1 ev5 to ! end ( ! _w1 *ap4 xxviii4 #bj4 ^! are bo? true1 "o respect+ ,*ri/'s bodily pres5ce1 z man1 9 :i* respect he is n n[ ) u2 ! o!r 8 spiritual & p[]ful influ5ces1 :]eby he is always pres5t ) 8 p z ,god4 #i4 ,we mu/ take notice ( diff]5t times or disp5sations1 9 :i* respect ^? laws or ord9ances1 :i* 7 to be receiv$ & obs]v$ z a rule ( fai? & duty at "o "t1 may n be s at ano!r2 ?us circumcision is recomm5d$ z a duty1 & a privilege to ! ,jews be=e ,*ri/'s "t1 9 :i* respect ! apo/le reckons x among ! advantages :i* !y =m]ly _h above all o!r nations1 ,rom4 iii4 #a1 #b4 b :5 ! gospel disp5sation 0 erect$1 & ! ,jewi% conomy aboli%$1 x 0 s f> f be+ an advantage1 t ! obs]vance ( x 0 deem$ no less ?an a subv]sion ( ! gospel1 z ! apo/le says1 ,gal4 v4 #b4 ,if ye be circumcis$1 ,*ri/ %all pr(it y no?+2 & ! same apo/le gives a v dim9utive "* ( ^? in/itutes ( ! c]emonial law1 :i* he calls1 9 8 "t1 weak & begg>ly elem5ts1 su* z _h a t5d5cy to br+ !m aga9 into bondage1 & blames !m = obs]v+ ! ,jewi% fe/ivals1 su* z days1 mon?s1 times1 & ye>s2 to wit1 ! new moons1 fea/s ( weeks1 or ( ye>s1 su* z ! sev5? ye>1 or ! jubilees1 & tells !m1 on ?is occasion1 ,i am afraid ( y1 le/ ,i h be/[$ on y lab\r 9 va91 *ap4 iv4 #i1 #aj1 #aa4 s t :at 0 a duty & a privilege 9 "o age ( ! *ur*1 & enjo9$ ) ! greate/ /rictness1 & sev]e/ puni%m5ts on ^? t neglect$ x1 is =bid1 z a s9 9 ano!r age !re(1 )\t ! lea/ %ad[ ( contradiction betwe5 ^? scriptures1 :i* ei!r enjo9 or =bid x3 ?us1 :5 our ,savi\r fir/ s5t 8 twelve disciples to prea* ! gospel1 he comm&$ !m1 ,n to g 9 ! way ( ! ,g5tiles1 ,matt4 x4 #e4 to wit1 s long z he 0 "h ^u e>?1 or till !y _h f9i%$ _! m9i/ry among ! ,jews1 to :om ! ^w 0 fir/ to be prea*$2 b aft]w>ds1 :5 ! gospel 0 to be spread ?r\gh\t ! _w1 he gave !m a commission to prea* ! gospel to all nations1 *ap4 xxviii4 #ai4 :i* accord+ly !y did1 z appreh5d+ !re 0 no contradiction betwe5 ! =m] prohibition & ! pres5t comm&4#da ,,iv4 ,! div9e au?ority ( scripture may be fur!r prov$ f ! scope & design ( ! :ole1 :i* is to give all glory to ,god4 ,x may be obs]v$1 conc]n+ ! scripture1 t ! advanc+ ! div9e p]fections1 & debas+ ! creature1 is ! great end design$ by ,god 9 giv+ x2 & we f9d t :atev] doctr9e is laid d[n !re91 ?is end is /ill pursu$4 ,n[ scripture-doctr9es are design$ to advance ! glory ( ,god1 ei!r directly or by consequ5ce4 #a4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!1 ! scripture ab\nds ) in/ances1 9 :i* ,god is ador$ or set =?1 z ! object ( adoration1 t is1 z hav+ all div9e p]fections1 & z do+ e ?+ becom+ himself z a ,god ( glory3 ?us he is describ$ h]e91 z ! ,"l mo/ high & t]rible1 a great ,k+ ov] all ! e>?1 ,psal4 xlvii4 #b4 & glori\s 9 hol9ess1 fe>ful 9 praises1 do+ wond]s1 ,exod4 xv4 #aa4 & z ! true ,god1 ! liv+ ,god1 & an ev]la/+ ,k+1 ,j]4 x4 #aj4 & z ! great & dreadful ,god1 keep+ ! cov5ant & m]cy to !m t love him1 & to !m t keep 8 comm&m5ts1 ,dan4 ix4 #d4 & x is also said1 ,?9e1 ,o ,"l1 is ! greatness1 & ! p[]1 & ! glory1 & ! victory1 & ! maje/y2 = all t is 9 ! heav51 & 9 ! e>? is ?9e3 ?9e is ! k+dom1 ,o ,"l1 & ?\ art exalt$ z ,head ov] all1 #a ,*ron4 xxix4 #aa4 ,^!1 & su*-l adorable p]fections1 are n only occasionally ascrib$ to ,god 9 scripture1 b e "p !re( displays 8 glory 9 a mann] s illu/ri\s1 z gives gr\nd to conclude1 t ! great design ( x is to raise 9 u becom+ appreh5sions ( him1 & to put u ^u ador+ & wor%ipp+ him z ,god4 #b4 ,x may1 by a j consequ5ce1 be said to give all ! glory to him1 z x repres5ts ! empt9ess1 & ev5 no?+ness ( all creatures1 :5 comp>$ ) him1 & h]eby recomm5ds him1 z all 9 all3 :5 x speaks ( ! be/ ( creatures1 z veil+ _! faces be=e him1 z ackn[l$g+ !mselves unwor?y to behold 8 glory1 & z d]iv+ all _! happ9ess f him2 & :5 x speaks ( man z a s9ful guilty creature1 expect+ all f him1 & dep5d+ ^u him = grace suffici5t = him2 & :5 x speaks ( ,god1 z ! au?or & f9i%] ( fai?1 9 :om alone !re is hope ( obta9+ m]cy & =giv5ess1 grace "h1 & glory h]eaft]1 & lays d[n ?is z ! sum ( all religion2 we mu/ c]ta9ly conclude t its design is to give all glory to ,god4 ,n[ let u consid] ! =ce ( ?is argum5t1 or h[ ! g5]al scope & design ( scripture1 to give all glory to ,god1 proves its div9e au?ority4 ,_h x be5 ! inv5tion & contrivance ( m51 or if ! writ]s !re( _h pret5d$ !y _h receiv$ x by inspiration f ,god1 & x _h n be5 s1 !n ! great design !re( w\ld h be5 to advance !mselves2 & !y w\ld c]ta9ly h laid d[n su* a s*eme ( religion !re91 z is agreeable to ! corrupt appetites & incl9ations ( m51 or w\ld t5d to indulge & disp5se ) s91 & n su* an "o z sets =? ! hol9ess ( ,god1 & 8 inf9ite displeasure aga9/ x4 ,& z = salvation1 ! p5m5 ( scripture1 _h !y n be5 inspir$1 w\ld c]ta9ly h repres5t$ x z v easy to be atta9$1 & n z a "w ( su* difficulty z x really is2 & !y w\ld also h propagat$ su* a religion1 z supposes ! creature n dep5d5t on1 or behold5 to ,god = ?is salvation1 & !n ! scripture w\ld h detract$ f 8 glory2 b s9ce1 on ! o!r h&1 its g5]al design is to give him ! glory due to 8 "n1 ?is is a conv9c+ evid5ce ( its div9e orig9al4 ,f ! g5]al design ( scripture1 z be+ to give all glory to ,god1 we may inf]1 7#a47 ,t :5ev] we read ! ^w ( ,god1 we ought to h ?is great design 9 view1 & s n consid] x b>ely z an hi/orical n>rative ( ?+s done1 b %\ld obs]ve h[ ! glory ( ! div9e p]fections is set =?1 t h]eby we may be induc$ to ascribe greatness to ,god1 & admire him = all ! discov]ies :i* he makes ( himself !re94 7#b47 ,! scriptures' g5]al design %\ld be a rule to u 9 ! :ole ( our conv]sation1 :]e9 we ought to give all glory to ,god3 :atev] we receive or expect f him1 or :atev] duty we engage 91 let u act z ^?1 t n only take ! scripture = our rule1 b its g5]al scope & design = our example4 7#c47 ,:atsoev] doctr9es are pret5d$ to be d$uc$ f1 or to conta9 ! s5se ( scripture1 :i*1 not)/&+1 t5d to depreciate ! div9e p]fections1 ^! are to be reject$1 z contr>y to its g5]al scope & design4 ,v4 ,ano!r argum5t may be tak5 f ! "* ( ! p5m5 ( scripture2 & "h let !m be suppos$ to be ei!r good m51 or bad3 if good m51 !n !y c\ld n give !mselves su* a lib]ty to impose ^u ! _w1 & pret5d t !y receiv$ t f ,god1 :i* !y did n2 & if !y 7 bad m51 !y nei!r c\ld nor w\ld h laid d[n su* doctr9es1 z c5tre 91 lead ! s\l to ,god1 & t5d to promote self-d5ial1 & advance 8 glory 9 all ?+s2 s9ce ?is is to suppose ! wor/ ( m5 to h ! be/ ends1 :i* we c nev] d2 =1 z our ,savi\r says1 ,matt4 vii4 #af4 ,d m5 ga!r grapes ( ?orns1 or figs ( ?i/les8 ,he is speak+ ( false prophets1 :o 7 to be kn[n by _! fruits2 wick$ m5 w h bad designs1 or are l ! corrupt tree1 :i* br+e? =? evil fruit4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 if p]sons deliv] t :i* c>ries 9 x su* int]nal evid5ce ( div9e tru?1 & h su* a noble design 9 view1 z ! secur+ ! hon\r ( ,god1 & promot+ 8 int]e/ 9 ! _w1 ^! mu/ c]ta9ly be approv$ ( by him1 & conclud$ to be good m52 & if s1 !n !y w\ld n impose a fallacy on ! _w1 or say t ! scripture 0 giv5 by div9e inspiration1 :5 !y knew x to be o!rwise4 ,if ! scriptures are n ! ^w ( ,god1 !n ! p5m5 !re( h mis]ably deceiv$1 n a small numb] ( cr$ul\s p1 b ! :ole ,*ri/ian _w1 among :om we mu/ all[ t _m 7 judici\s1 & su* z w\ld n easily suff] !mselves to be impos$ on2 to :i* we may add1 t o!rs to :om ! gospel 0 prea*$1 7 exasp]at$ enemies to ^? t prea*$ x1 & p>ticul>ly to ^! inspir$ p5m5 ( scripture1 & greatly prejudic$ aga9/ _! doctr9e1 & !re=e w\ld use all possible endeav\rs to detect ! fallacy1 if !re _h be5 any2 s t x 0 morally impossible = !m to deceive ! _w 9 ?is in/ance1 or make !m believe t ! scriptures 7 ! ^w ( ,god1 if !re _h n be5 ! /ronge/ evid5ce to conv9ce !m ( x1 :i* !y c\ld n )/& or ga9say4 ,b1 t we may ent] a little fur!r into ! "* ( ! p5m5 ( scripture1 let x be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t !y c\ld n be *>g$ by _! enemies ) immoral practices1 or notori\s crimes1 :i* might weak5 ! cr$it ( ! tru?s !y deliv]$3 !y 71 inde$1 compass$ ab\t ) l infirmities ) o!r m52 = x is n to be suppos$1 t1 because !y 7 inspir$1 !re=e !y 7 p]fectly free f s92 s9ce t does n necess>ily foll[ f _! hav+ ?is privilege conf]r$ ^u !m2 yet _! enemies !mselves c\ld f9d no great blemi%es 9 _! "*1 :i* might ju/ly prejudice !m aga9/ _! writ+s1 or t might r5d] !m unfit to be employ$ 9 ?is great "w ( transmitt+ ! m9d ( ,god to ! _w4 #b4 ,!y appe> to be m5 ( great integrity1 n decl9+ to discov] & aggravate _! own faults1 z well z ! s9s ( o!rs4 ,?us ,moses1 ?\gh a man ( great meekness1 z to 8 g5]al "*1 discov]s 8 own fail+1 9 rep9+1 & be+ uneasy1 because ( ! unt[>d & turbul5t _s ( ! p1 ov] :om he 0 appo9t$ a gov]nor1 :5 he repres5ts himself z compla9+ to ,god2 ,:]e=e ha/ ?\ afflict$ ?y s]vant8 & :]e=e h ,i n f\nd fav\r 9 ?y sight1 t ?\ laye/ ! burd5 ( all ?is p ^u me8 ,h ,i conceiv$ all ?is p8 ,h ,i begott5 !m1 t ?\ %\lde/ say unto me1 ,c>ry !m 9 ?y bosom8 ,:5ce %\ld ,i h fle% to give unto all ?is p8 ,i am n able to be> ?is p alone1 because x is too heavy = me4 ,& if ?\ deal ?us ) me1 kill me1 ,i pray !e1 out ( h&1 if ,i h f\nd fav\r 9 ?y sight2 & let me n see m9e own wret*$ness1 ,numb4 xi4 #aa-ae4 ,?is 0 c]ta9ly a v great blemi% 9 ! "* ( ?is excell5t man2 b he does n attempt to conceal x2 nor does he omit to m5tion 8 backw>dness to comply ) ! call ( ,god1 to deliv] 8 bre?r5 out ( _! bondage 9 ,egypt1 b tells u :at poor trifl+ excuses he made2 z :5 he says1 ,exod4 iv4 #aj1 #ac1 #ai4 ,o ,"l1 ,i am n eloqu5t2 & :5 ,god answ]s him1 by promis+ to supply ?is defect1 he ob/9ately p]si/s 9 decl9+ ?is s]vice1 & says1 ,o my ,"l1 s5d1 ,i pray !e1 by ! h& ( him :om ?\ wilt s5d2 t is1 by any "o b myself2 s t he :o express$ su* c\rage & resolution =ty ye>s be=e 9 def5d+ ! oppress$ ,israelites1 & suppos$ t 8 bre?r5 w\ld h und]/ood t ,god1 by 8 h&1 w\ld deliv] !m1 b !y und]/ood x n1 ,acts vii4 #bd1 #be4 :5 ,god really call$ him to deliv] !m1 he ob/9ately refus$ to obey2 &1 inde$1 :atev] excuses he might make1 ! ma9 ?+ t lay at ! bottom 0 fe>1 & !re=e1 z a fur!r inducem5t to x1 ,god tells him1 ,! m5 7 dead t s\ght 8 life4 ,all ?is he says conc]n+ himself2 & else:]e he tells u1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #ea1 #eb4 comp>$ ) ,numb4 xx4 #aj1 #aa1 #ab4 & ,deut4 iii4 #be-bg4 t he did n sanctify ! "n ( ,god 9 ! eyes ( ! p1 b spake unadvis$ly ) 8 lips2 & t1 = ?is1 ,god w\ld n let him g into ! l& ( ,canaan1 ?\gh he e>ne/ly desir$ x4 ,& ! prophet ,j]emiah tells u1 h[ he 0 ready to fa9t1 &1 9 a murmur+ way1 curses ! day ( 8 bir?1 ,j]4 xx4 #g1 #h1 #ad1 #ae1 #af4 & seems almo/ det]m9$ n to make m5tion ( ,god1 nor speak any m 9 8 "n1 because he _h be5 put 9 ! /ocks by ,pa%ur1 & 0 d]id$ & mock$ by o!rs1 :o 71 inde$1 bel[ 8 notice4 ,& ,david discov]$ 8 own s91 ?\gh x 0 a v sc&al\s "o1 9 ! matt] ( ,uriah1 ,psal4 li4 ! title1 comp>$ ) v]4 #ad4 & prays1 ,deliv] me f blood guilt9ess2 :i* is a confession ( 8 be+ guilty ( murd]4 ,! apo/les also discov] _! infirmities4 ,?us ,paul discov]s 8 furi\s temp]1 9 p]secut+ ! *ur*1 be=e 8 conv]sion1 & ranks himself among/ ! *ief ( s9n]s1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ac1 #ae4 ,& h[ will+ is ,mat!w to let ! _w "k1 t1 be=e 8 conv]sion1 he 0 a publican3 ?us he *>act]ises himself1 ,matt4 x4 #c4 & says1 *ap4 ix4 #i4 t :5 ,*ri/ call$ him1 he sat at ! receipt ( cu/om1 ?\gh ! publicans 7 reckon$ among ! vile/ ( m5 = extortion1 & o!r crimes1 & 7 univ]sally hat$ by ! ,jews4 ,moreov] z ! p5m5 ( scripture expose _! own crimes1 s !y d ^? ( _! ne>e/ & de>e/ fri5ds & relatives1 :i* c>nal policy w\ld h incl9$ !m to conceal4 ,?us ,moses tells u h[ ,a>on 8 bro!r made ! gold5 calf1 & s 0 ! enc\rag] & promot] ( ! p's idolatry2 t x 0 he t bid !m break (f ! gold5 e>-r+s1 :i* he receiv$ at _! h&1 :]e( he made a molt5 calf1 & !n built an alt> be=e x1 ,exod4 xxxii4 #b-e4 ,?\gh ! ,jewi% hi/orian#db 0 s politic1 z to conceal ?is ?+1 = ! hon\r ( 8 own nation2 & !re=e :5 he tells u1 t ,moses w5t up into ! m\nt to receive ! law1 he says no?+ ( ! sc&al\s crime1 :i* ! p 7 guilty ( at ! foot ( ! m\nta9 at ! same "t4 ,moreov]1 z !y d n conceal _! s9s1 s !y sometimes decl>e ! meanness ( _! extraction1 :i* %ew$ t !y did n design to h hon\r f m54 ,?us ,amos tells u1 ,amos i4 #a4 ,he 0 among ! h]dm5 ( ,tekoa3 & t he 0 n br$ up 9 ! s*ools ( ! prophets1 :i* he int5ds1 :5 he /yles himself1 no prophet1 nei!r a prophet's son1 *ap4 vii4 #ad4 ,& ! evangeli/s occasionally tell ! _w h[ !y 7 fi%]-m51 :5 call$ to be ,*ri/'s disciples1 & s n br$ up 9 ! s*ools ( le>n+ among ! ,jews4#dc #c4 ,!y 7 v f> f be+ crafty or design+ m52 nei!r did !y appe> to be m5 t 7 able to manage an impo/ure ( ?is nature1 or frame a new s*eme ( religion1 &1 at ! same "t1 make ! _w believe t x 0 f ,god4 ,=1 7#a47 ,none t read ! scriptures c f9d any appe>ance ( design 9 ! p5m5 !re(1 to advance !mselves or families4 ,moses1 inde$1 _h ! burd5 ( gov]nm5t1 b he did n affect ! pomp & spl5dor ( a k+2 nei!r did he make any provision = 8 family1 s z to advance !m to great hon\rs 9 ! _w1 :i* x 0 9 8 p[] to h done3 ! laws he gave1 r5d]$ ^? ( 8 own tribe1 to wit1 t ( ,levi1 incapable (1 & n design$ = k+ly gov]nm5t2 & ! highe/ hon\r ( ! prie/hood1 :i* 0 fix$ 9 t tribe1 0 conf]r$ on 8 bro!r's *ildr51 n 8 own4 7#b47 ,! prophets 7 v few ( !m great m5 9 ! _w1 n advanc$ to great places 9 ! gov]nm5t2 ! e/eem & reputation !y _h among ! p at any "t1 0 only = _! integrity1 & ! hon\r conf]r$ on !m by ,god2 & ! apo/les 7 pla9 m51 :o drove on no design to ga9 ri*es & hon\rs f ^? to :om !y prea*$ ! gospel2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 !y expect$ no?+ b pov]ty1 reproa*1 imprisonm5t1 &1 at la/1 to die a viol5t dea?3 !re=e1 h[ c x be suppos$ t !y 7 subtle design+ m51 :o _h "s worldly advantage 9 view8 ,x is pla9 t !y _h no design b to d :at ,god comm&$1 & to communicate :at !y _h receiv$ f him1 & %unn$ n to decl>e ! :ole c\nsel ( ,god1 :atev] x co/ !m4 ,! apo/le ,paul 0 s f> f endeav\r+ to enri* himself by prea*+ ! gospel1 t he tells ! *ur*1 ,i seek n y\r's1 b y1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #ad4 & h[ he 0 =tifi$ aga9/ ! afflictions1 :i* he =esaw w\ld att5d 8 m9i/ry1 :5 he says1 ,philip1 iv4 #aa1 #ab4 ,i h le>n$ 9 :atsoev] /ate ,i am1 !re) to be cont5t4 ,i "k h[ to be abas$1 & ,i "k h[ to ab\nd1 to be full1 & to be hungry1 to ab\nd & to suff] want3 & he 0 n only cont5t to be> afflictions1 b1 :5 call$ to x1 he pr(esses himself to take pleasure 9 reproa*1 9 necessities1 9 p]secutions1 9 di/resses1 = ,*ri/'s sake1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #aj4 ,hi!rto we h prov$1 t ! p5m5 ( scripture 7 m5 ( su* a "*1 t !y w\ld n design$ly impose on mank9d4 ,b "s w say1 might !y n be impos$ on !mselves1 & ?9k !y 7 div9ely inspir$1 :5 !y 7 n8 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t if !y 7 deceiv$ or impos$ on !mselves1 :5 !y ?\ght !y receiv$ ! scripture by div9e inspiration1 ?is mu/ proce$ f "o ( ^! two causes3 ei!r1 #a4 ,!y took :at 0 ! result ( a heat$ fancy1 a /rong imag9ation1 or rais$ affections = inspiration1 z "s ( our mod]n en?usia/s h done1 :o h prefac$ _! w>n+s1 z !y call !m1 )1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l1 c4 :5 ! ,"l did n speak by !m4 ,& ! dei/s h ! same notion ( ! prophets & inspir$ p5m5 ( scripture1 & e/eem _! writ+s no f>!r ?an z !y conta9 ! law ( nature1 or ^? doctr9es t are self-evid5t1 or might h be5 inv5t$ by ! reason ( man2 & z su* !y receive !m1 )\t any reg>d to div9e inspiration4 ,or1 #b4 ,if ! inspir$ p5m5 ( scripture 7 o!rwise impos$ on1 x mu/ be by a diabolic inspiration1 ( :i*1 9 o!r cases1 ! _w has _h v>i\s in/ances1 :5 ,satan is said 7to use ! apo/le's words7 to trans=m himself into an angel ( light1 #b ,cor4 xi4 #ad4 or has be5 suff]$ to deceive 8 foll[]s1 n only by putt+ =? signs & ly+ wond]s1 b impress+ _! m9ds ) /rong delusions1 :]eby !y h believ$ a lie1 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #i1 #aa4 z suppos+ x to proce$ f div9e inspiration2 &1 to give c\nt5ance !reto1 has produc$ su* viol5t agitations1 trembl+s1 or di/ortions 9 _! bodies1 z h seem$ pret]natural1 n mu* unlike ^? ) :i* ! hea!n oracles 7 deliv]$ ( old1 :i* 7 call$ by "s1 a div9e fury2 b ?is _c1 ) any %ad[ ( reason1 be appli$ to ! inspir$ writ]s1 !re=e !y 7 n impos$ on4 #a4 ,!y did n mi/ake _! own fancies = div9e revelation4 ,to suppose t !y did s1 is n only to conclude t all reveal$ religion is a delusion2 b t ! *ur* 9 all ages1 & among/ !m ! wise/ & be/ ( m51 h be5 en?usia/s1 & all _! hope1 f\nd$ on ?is revelation1 has be5 no bett] ?an a va9 dream4 ,b x is "o ?+ to ass]t1 & ano!r ?+ to prove2 & because !y :o take ?is lib]ty to reproa* ! scriptures1 pret5d n to support _! *>ge by argum5t1 x might seem less necess>y to make a reply3 h[ev]1 t our fai? may be e/abli%$1 we %all briefly consid] ?is objection4 ,!re=e1 7#a47 ,?is *>ge is ei!r br\ght aga9/ all t ev] spake or wrote by div9e inspiration1 or only aga9/ "s ( !m2 if only "s ( !m h be5 ?us delud$1 we might dem& p>ticul> in/ances ( any ( ! inspir$ writ]s1 :o are liable to ?is *>ge1 toge!r ) ! reasons !re(4 ,if x be said t "s ( !m 7 m5 ( less wisdom1 or _h n ^? advantages to improve _! natural abilities1 z o!rs h _h2 ?is w n be suffici5t to support _! cause1 s9ce ,god c make use ( :at in/rum5ts he pleases1 & end[ !m ) wisdom 9 an extraord9>y way1 to qualify !m = ! s]vice he calls !m to1 :]eby ! glory ( 8 sov]eignty m appe>s4 ,if he pleases to *use ! fooli% ?+s ( ! _w1 to conf\nd ! wise1 t no fle% %all glory 9 8 pres5ce1 #a ,cor4 i4 #bg1 #bi4 %all he = ?is be call$ to an acc\nt by va9 man8 ,& x is c]ta91 t "s :o h _h ?is gift1 h1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 be5 end[$ ) su* wisdom1 z has t5d$ to conf\nd _! mo/ malici\s enemies4 ,b we w suppose t !y1 :o br+ ?is *>ge aga9/ ! inspir$ writ]s1 w n pret5d to s+le out any among !m1 b accuse !m all 9 g5]al ( en?usiasm2 & if ?is *>ge be gr\nd$ on ! va9 pret5sions ( "s to inspiration 9 ?is age1 9 :i* we h no gr\nd to expect ?is div9e gift1 w x foll[1 t1 because "s are delud$1 !re=e div9e revelation1 support$ by inconte/able evid5ce1 0 a delusion8 ,or if x be said1 t "s ( old1 :om we conclude to h be5 inspir$1 7 call$ en?usia/s1 z ,jehu1 & 8 fell[-soldi]s conclud$ ! prophet to be1 :o 0 s5t to ano9t him k+1 #b ,k+s ix4 #aa4 no?+ c be inf]r$ f !nce1 b t !re 71 9 all ages1 "s ,dei/s1 :o h treat$ ?+s sacr$ ) reproa* & ridicule4 7#b47 ,b if ?is *>ge be pret5d$ to be support$ by any ?+ t has ! lea/ appe>ance ( an argum5t1 x w be alleg$1 9 def5ce !re(1 t x is impossible = a p]son c]ta9ly to "k himself to be inspir$ at any "t2 if t c\ld be prov$ inde$1 x w\ld be some?+ to ! purpose3 & inasmu* z we are oblig$ to ass]t ! contr>y1 x w be dem&$1 h[ x might be kn[n t a p]son 0 "u inspiration1 or :at are ! c]ta9 m>ks by :i* we may conclude t ! inspir$ writ]s 7 n mi/ak5 9 ?is matt]8 ,i confess1 x is some:at difficult to det]m9e ?is "q1 especially s9ce inspiration has s long ceas$ 9 ! _w2 b we %all endeav\r to answ] x1 by lay+ d[n ! foll[+ propositions4 #a4 ,if "s p[]ful & impressive influ5ces ( ! ,_s ( ,god on ! s\ls ( m51 9 ! m common & ord9>y me?ods ( div9e provid5ce & grace1 h be5 n only exp]i5c$1 b _! tru? & reality disc]n$ by !m1 :o h be5 fav\r$ !re)1 s t )\t pret5d+ to inspiration1 !y _h suffici5t reason to conclude t !y 7 div9e2 c]ta9ly :5 ,god 0 pleas$ to conv]se ) m5 9 su* a way1 z t :i* we call inspiration1 x 0 n impossible = !m to conclude t !y 7 inspir$2 :i* is an argum5t tak5 f ! less to ! great]4 #b4 ,!re 7 "s p>ticul> in/ances1 9 :i* x seem$ absolutely necess>y1 t !y :o receiv$ intimations f ,god 9 su* a way1 %\ld h infallible evid5ce t !y 7 n mi/ak51 especially :5 "s great duty 0 to be p]=m$ by !m1 pursuant to a div9e comm&1 9 :i* x w\ld be a dang]\s ?+ = !m to be deceiv$2 z 9 ! case ( ,abraham's (f]+ up 8 son2 & ,jacob's go+ ) 8 family into ,egypt1 :i* 0 a =sak+ ! promis$ l&1 an expos+ !m to ! loss ( _! religion1 ?r\gh ! influ5ce or example ( ^? ) :om !y w5t to soj\rn2 & x might be unc]ta9 :e!r !y %\ld ev] return or no2 !re=e he ne$$ a div9e w>rant1 enquir$ ( ,god ) respect to ?is matt]1 & d\btless _h "s way to be infallibly assur$ conc]n+ ! div9e w relat+ h]eunto1 ,g54 xlvi4 #b1 #c1 #d4 ,moreov]1 our ,savi\r's disciples1 leav+ _! families1 go+ into ! mo/ remote p>ts ( ! _w to propagate ! gospel1 :i* !y _h receiv$ 9 ?is way1 ev9ces ! necessity ( _! kn[+ !mselves to be "u a div9e inspiration3 & if !y _h be5 deceiv$ 9 ?is matt]1 w\ld !y n h be5 reprov$ = x by him1 ^: intimations !y are suppos$ to h foll[$ 9 ! simplicity ( _! he>ts8 #c4 ,z to ! way by :i* ,god might conv9ce !m1 beyond all mann] ( d\bt1 t he spake to !m :o 7 "u div9e inspiration1 !re are v>i\s ways1 t might h be5 tak51 & probably 74 ,z1 7#a47 ,sometimes extraord9>y impressions 7 made on ! s\l ( ! prophet1 aris+ f ! imm$iate access ( ,god to x3 ( ?is we h frequ5t in/ances 9 scripture2 z 9 t p>ticul> vision :i* ,daniel saw1 :i* occasion$ 8 comel9ess to be turn$ into corruption1 & 8 hav+ no /r5g?1 ,dan4 x4 #h4 & ! vision ( our ,savi\r1 :i* ,john saw1 ! effect :]e( 0 8 fall+ at 8 feet z dead1 ,rev4 i4 #ag4 & _m o!r in/ances ( ! l nature might be ref]r$ to1 :i* 71 at lea/1 antec$5t to inspiration1 & ! result ( ! access ( ,god to ! s\l1 :i* occasion$ su* a *ange 9 nature1 z c\ld n b be disc]n$ aft] ! p]son _h a little recov]$ himself4 ,b if x be said1 t su* an effect z ?is might be produc$ by an inf]nal _s1 ! answ] ,i w\ld give to t is1 t suppos+ ?is possible1 yet x mu/ be prov$ t ,god w\ld suff] x1 especially 9 su* an in/ance1 9 :i* 8 own cause 0 s mu* conc]n$2 & besides1 x is n improbable t ! s\l ( ! prophet 0 sometimes br\ght into su* a frame ( _s1 z resembl$ ! heav5ly /ate1 z mu* z x is possible = any "o to atta9 to 9 ?is _w2 su* an int]c\rse z ?is made ,jacob say1 ,?is is no o!r b ! h\se ( ,god1 & ?is ! gate ( heav54 ,g54 xxviii4 #ag4 7#b47 ,z ?is conv]se ) ,god conta9$ 9 x some?+ sup]natural & v extraord9>y 9 ! effects !re(1 s x is n improbable t ,god might "w miracles1 ( v>i\s k9ds1 to confirm ! prophet's belief z to ?is matt]1 ?\gh !y are n p>ticul>ly record$ 9 all ! in/ances 9 :i* we read ( inspiration2 & ?is w\ld be z full an evid5ce z c\ld be desir$4 ,if x be object$1 t x is n probable t miracles 7 always wr\ght to give ?is conviction3 ,i w\ld n be too p]emptory 9 pret5d+ to det]m9e ?is matt]1 x is suffici5t to say !y 7 sometimes wr\ght2 b1 h[ev]1 !re 71 d\btless1 "s o!r concurr+ circum/ances1 :i* put ! ?+ out ( all dispute2 = n to suppose ?is1 is to reflect on ! wisdom & goodness ( ,god1 z well z to depreciate "o ( ! greate/ hon\rs :i* he has be5 pleas$ to conf] ^u m54 ,?us we h consid]$ ! unreasonabl5ess ( ! *>ge br\ght aga9/ ! inspir$ p5m5 ( scripture1 z ?\gh !y 7 impos$ on1 by mi/ak+ _! en?usia/ic fancies = div9e revelation4 ,we proce$ to consid]1 #b4 ,t !y 7 n impos$ ^u by ! devil1 z mi/ak+ "s impressions made by him on _! m9ds1 = div9e revelation3 ?is is evid5t2 = #a4 ,div9e inspiration 0 n only occasional1 or conf]r$ 9 "s p>ticul> in/ances1 ) a design to amuse ! _w1 or confirm "s doctr9es :i* 7 altoge!r new1 impure1 & subv]sive ( ! div9e glory 9 "s ages !re(1 :5 m5 7 univ]sally deg5]ate1 & _h ca/ (f ,god & religion2 b x 0 cont9u$ 9 ! *ur* = _m ages1 :5 !y evid5tly appe>$ to be ! peculi> objects ( ! div9e reg>d2 & !re=e1 #b4 ,god w\ld nev] h suff]$ ! devil1 9 su* circum/ances ( "t & ?+s1 to h delud$ ! _w1 & t 9 su* a degree1 z t he %\ld be ! au?or ( t rule ( fai?1 :i* he design$ to make use ( to propagate 8 int]e/ !re92 s t 8 p %\ld be behold5 to _! gr& enemy = ^? doctr9es :i* 7 transmitt$ by inspiration4 #c4 ,satan w\ld h act$ aga9/ 8 own int]e/1 %\ld he h inspir$ m5 to propagate a religion1 :i* has a direct t5d5cy to ov]?r[ 8 own k+dom2 9 :i* in/ance1 z our ,savi\r obs]ves1 ,8 k+dom w\ld be divid$ aga9/ itself1 ,mat?4 xii4 #be1 #bf4 ,z x is contr>y to ! wisdom & hol9ess ( ,god to suff] x1 s ,satan c\ld nev] h done x out ( *oice1 & he has too mu* subtilty to d x ?r\gh mi/ake2 !re=e ! inspir$ writ]s c\ld n be impos$ on by any inf]nal _s4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ?is c\ld n be done by a good angel2 = if su* a "o _h pret5d$ h]e9 to h imitat$1 or z x 71 usurp$ ! ?rone ( ,god1 he w\ld n h des]v$ ! "* ( a good angel2 !re=e x foll[s1 t !y c\ld n h be5 inspir$ by any b ,god himself4 ,hav+ consid]$ t ! p5m5 ( scripture h fai?fully transmitt$ to u :at !y receiv$ by div9e inspiration1 we mu/ n[ take notice ( "s ?+s :i* are alleg$ by ^? :o endeav\r n only to depreciate1 b ov]?r[ ! div9e au?ority ( ! sacr$ writ+s1 :5 !y allege t !y 7 only inspir$1 z to ! sub/ance or g5]al idea ( :at !y committ$ to writ+1 & 7 left to express ! ?+s conta9$ !re9 9 _! own words1 :i*1 z !y suppose1 ha? occasion$ "s contradictions1 :i* !y pret5d to be f\nd !re91 aris+ f ! trea*]y ( _! memories1 or ! unfitness ( _! /yle1 to express :at _h be5 communicat$ to !m4 ,?is !y f\nd on ! diff]5ce ( /yle obs]v$ 9 ! v>i\s books !re(2 z "s are writt5 9 an elegant & l(ty /yle1 o!rs cl\d$ ) my/ical & d>k expressions2 "s are m pla91 o!rs are laid d[n 9 an argum5tative way2 all :i* diff]+ ways ( speak+ !y suppose agreeable to ! "* ( ! inspir$ writ]s !re(3 s t1 ?\gh ! matt] conta9s 9 x some?+ div9e1 ! words & phrases1 9 :i* x is deliv]$ c h>dly be reckon$ s4 ,& z = "s books ( scripture1 especially ^? t are hi/orical1 !y suppose t ^! might be writt5 )\t inspiration1 & t "s ( !m 7 tak5 f ! hi/ories :i* 7 !n 9 be+1 or "s occurr5ces :i* 7 obs]v$ 9 ! days 9 :i* ! writ]s liv$1 & 7 g5]ally kn[n & believ$ 9 ^? times1 to :i* !y m imm$iately relate4 ,& z = ^? books ( scripture1 :i* are m especially doctr9al1 !y suppose t !re are _m mi/akes 9 !m1 b t ^! respect only doctr9es ( less importance2 :]eas ! provid5ce ( ,god has prev5t$ !m f mak+ any gross or notori\s blund]s1 subv]sive ( natural religion2 s t ! scripture may be deem$ suffici5t to answ] ! g5]al design !re(1 9 propagat+ religion 9 ! _w1 ?\gh we are n oblig$ to conclude t x is altoge!r free f ^? imp]fections t w necess>ily att5d su* a k9d ( inspiration4 ,answ4 ,if ?is acc\nt ( scripture be true1 x w\ld h>dly des]ve to be call$ ! ^w ( ,god2 !re=e1 t we may v9dicate x f ?is asp]sion1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,z to ! diff]5t /yles obs]v$ 9 ! v>i\s books !re(1 x does n foll[ f h5ce1 t ! p5m5 7 left to deliv] :at !y receiv$1 9 _! own words2 = c]ta9ly x 0 no difficult matt] = ! ,_s ( ,god to furni% ! writ]s !re( ) words1 z well z matt]1 & to inspire !m to write 9 a /yle agreeable to :at !y us$ 9 o!r cases1 :]eby !y might bett] und]/& & communicate ! s5se !re( to ^? to :om x 0 fir/ giv52 z if a p]son %\ld s5d a message by a *ild1 x is an easy matt] to put su* words into 8 m\? z are agreeable to 8 common way ( speak+1 )\t leav+ ! matt] to him to express x 9 8 own words3 ?us ! inspir$ writ]s might be furni%$ ) words by ! ,holy ,gho/1 adapt$ to t /yle :i* !y commonly us$1 )\t suppos+ !y 7 left to !mselves to clo! ! g5]al ideas ) _! own words4#dd #b4 ,z to :at is said conc]n+ ! hi/orical p>ts ( scripture1 t x is n necess>y = !m to h be5 transmitt$ to u by div9e inspiration1 x may be repli$1 t ^!1 z well z o!r p>ts !re(1 7 writt5 = our le>n+1 ,rom4 xv4 #d4 s t :at is excell5t 9 ! "* ( p]sons1 is design$ = our imitation2 _! blemi%es & defects1 to humble u "u a s5se ( ! univ]sal corruption ( human nature2 & ! evil consequ5ces !re(1 to awak5 our fe>s1 & dehort u f expos+ ourselves to ! same judgm5ts :i* 7 inflict$ z ! puni%m5t ( s93 & ! acc\nt we h ( ! provid5tial deal+ ( ,god ) 8 *ur*1 9 ! v>i\s ages !re(1 is ( use to put u ^u admir+ & ador+ ! div9e p]fections1 z mu* z ! doctr9al p>ts ( scripture2 & !re=e x is necess>y t we h ! greate/ c]ta9ty t ! inspir$ writ]s h giv5 u a true n>ration ( ?+s1 & consequ5tly t ! words1 z well z ! matt]1 are truly div9e4 #c4 ,:51 t !y may a little palliate ! matt]1 !y all[ t ! inspir$ writ]s1 ?\gh left to ! weakness ( _! memory1 & ! impropriety ( _! /yle1 71 not)/&+1 pres]v$1 by ! int]posure ( div9e provid5ce1 f committ+ mi/akes 9 matt]s ( ! highe/ importance2 x may be repli$1 ,t x w be v difficult = !m to assign :at doctr9es are ( great]1 & :at ( less importance1 9 all ! in/ances !re(1 or :]e9 provid5ce has int]pos$1 to prev5t _! runn+ into mi/akes1 & :5 x has n2 s t we are /ill 9 an unc]ta9ty :at doctr9es are deliv]$ to u1 z !y 7 receiv$ by inspiration1 & :at are misrepres5t$ by ! p5m5 ( scripture2 & we %all be ready to conclude1 t 9 e section or p>agraph !re(1 "s ?+s may be true1 & o!rs false2 "s doctr9es div9e & o!rs human1 :ile we are left )\t any c]ta9 rule to di/+ui% "o f ! o!r1 & accord+ly we _c be sure t any "p ( x is ! ^w ( ,god2 s t su* a revelation z ?is w\ld be ( no real s]vice to ! *ur*1 & our fai? w\ld be f\nd$ 9 ! wisdom1 or r weakness ( m51 & our religion1 dep5d+ on x1 c\ld n be truly div9e2 s t ?is me?od ( reason+ is1 to use ! ^w inspiration1 b to de/roy all ! valuable ends !re(4 ,,vi4 ,ano!r argum5t1 to prove ! scriptures to be ! ^w ( ,god1 may be tak5 f _! antiquity & wond]ful pres]vation = s _m ages2 ?is appe>s m rem>kable1 if we consid]1 #a4 ,t _m o!r writ+s1 ( mu* lat] date1 h be5 lo/1 & no?+ m is kn[n ( !m1 b t !re 7 once su* books 9 ! _w2 & books might m easily be lo/1 :5 !re 7 no o!r b writt5 copies ( !m1 & ^! procur$ ) mu* exp5se & difficulty1 & consequ5tly _! numb] proportionably small4 #b4 ,t ! scripture %\ld be pres]v$1 not)/&+ all ! malice ( its av[$ enemies1 z prompt$ h]eunto by ,satan1 ^: k+dom is ov]?r[n by x4 ,_h x be5 9 8 p[]1 he w\ld c]ta9ly h utt]ly aboli%$ & de/roy$ x2 b yet x has be5 pres]v$ unto ?is day1 :i* discov]s a wond]ful h& ( provid5ce2 & w\ld ,god s rem>kably h tak5 c>e ( a book1 t pret5ds to advance itself by be>+ ! "* ( a div9ely inspir$ writ+1 if x _h n be5 really s8 ,:i* leads u to ! next argum5t1 conta9+ an advice1 :i* is m conv9c+ ?an any o!r2 or1 at lea/1 if ?is be add$ to ^? argum5ts :i* h be5 already giv51 ,i hope x w m abundantly appe> t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god2 s9ce1 ,,vii4 ,! div9e au?ority !re( is atte/$ by ,god himself2 & if1 9 o!r cases1 we receive ! witness ( m51 surely1 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 ! witness ( ,god is great]1 #a ,john v4 #i4 ,n[ ! te/imony ( ,god to ! au?ority ( scripture is tw(old2 ,fir/1 ,extraord9>y2 ,secondly1 ,ord9>y2 ! extraord9>y te/imony ( ,god is t ( miracles2 ! ord9>y is tak5 f ! use :i* he makes ( x1 9 conv9c+ & conv]t+ s9n]s1 & build+ up 9 hol9ess & com=t1 ?r\gh fai?1 unto salvation4 #a4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!1 ,god has atte/$ ! tru? h]e( by miracles4 ,a miracle is an extraord9>y div9e "w1 :]eby some?+ is produc$1 contr>y to ! common c\rse & laws ( nature3 ?us ! magicians confess$1 t "o ( ! miracles :i* ,moses wr\ght 0 ! f+] ( ,god1 ,exod4 viii4 #ai4 ,( ^! !re are _m und5iable in/ances record$ 9 scripture1 bo? 9 ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t2 & ^! be+ above ! p[] ( a creature1 & works peculi> to ,god1 !y conta9 a div9e te/imony to ! tru? t is confirm$ !reby1 = ! confirmation :]e( an appeal 0 made to !m4 ,n[ :5 we say t ! div9e au?ority ( scripture 0 confirm$ by miracles1 we mean1 7#a47 ,t ,god has wr\ght miracles to te/ify 8 approbation ( mo/ ( ! prophets & apo/les1 :o 7 ! inspir$ writ]s !re(1 :]eby _! mission 0 decl>$ to be div9e2 & we _c ?9k t ,god1 :o kn[s ! he>ts & secret designs ( m51 w\ld employ or s5d any to p]=m s great & important a "w1 if he knew !m to be dispos$ to deceive & impose on ! _w2 or t !y w\ld 9 any in/ance1 call t 8 ^w :i* !y did n receive f him4 ,! reason :y m5 sometimes employ unfai?ful s]vants ab\t _! "w is1 because !y d n "k !m2 !y nev] d x out ( *oice2 & !re=e we _c suppose t ,god1 :o p]fectly kn[s ! he>ts ( m51 w\ld d s2 !re=e1 hav+ n only employ$ ! p5m5 ( scripture z 8 s]vants1 b confirm$ _! mission1 & te/ifi$ 8 approbation ( !m1 by miracles1 ?is is a gr\nd ( conviction to u t !y w\ld n h pret5d$ ! scriptures to be ! ^w ( ,god1 if !y 7 n s4 ,n[ t miracles h be5 wr\ght = ?is end1 ,i ?9k1 ne$s no pro(2 = we are assur$ h]e(1 n b>ely by ! report ( ^? prophets1 ^: mission is suppos$ to h be5 confirm$ !reby1 b x 0 univ]sally kn[n & receiv$ 9 ! *ur*1 9 ^? times1 9 :i* !y 7 wr\ght1 & x is n pret5d$ to be d5i$1 by its mo/ invet]ate enemies2 ! tru? h]e(1 viz4 t ,moses1 & sev]al o!r ( ! prophets1 & our ,savi\r1 & 8 apo/les1 wr\ght miracles1 c h>dly be reckon$ a matt] 9 controv]sy2 = x is a k9d ( scepticism to d5y x3 & x is c]ta91 t h]e9 !y appeal$ to ,god = ! confirmation ( _! mission2 z ,elijah is said explicitly to h done1 :5 he prays to ?is effect2 ,"l ,god ( ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ( ,israel1 let x be kn[n ?is day t ?\ art ,god 9 ,israel1 & t ,i am ?y s]vant2 & t ,i h done all ^! ?+s at ?y ^w1 #a ,k+s xviii4 #cf4 & we read1 t ,god answ]$ him accord+ly1 ,by ! fire f heav5 consum+ ! burnt-sacrifice1 c4 v]4 #ch4 7#b47 ,su* appeals to ,god1 & answ]s f him1 h atta9$ _! end1 by giv+ conviction to ^? :o 7 m imm$iately conc]n$2 ?is is evid5t f :at is said2 9 t ! same prophet1 hav+ _h 8 reque/ grant$ him1 :5 ,god wr\ght a miracle1 9 rais+ ! dead *ild to life1 ! woman ( ,z>epha? confess$1 t by ?is %e knew t he 0 a man ( ,god1 & t ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 9 8 m\?1 0 tru?1 #a ,k+s xvii4 #ba-bd4 ,& x is n d5i$ by ! ,jews1 ! mo/ irreconcileable enemies to ,*ri/ianity1 t :at is relat$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 conc]n+ our ,savi\r's1 & 8 apo/les1 work+ miracles1 0 true 9 fact2 b ! only ?+ d5i$ by !m is1 t ?is 0 a div9e te/imony1 or t !y 7 wr\ght by ! h& ( ,god2 & !re=e ! common reproa* :i* is ca/ on !m is1 t !y 7 wr\ght by magic art1 z ! ,jews ( old object$ to our ,savi\r1 t he ca/ out devils by ,beelzebub1 ! pr9ce ( ! devils1 ,mat?4 xii4 #bd4 & 8 reply to !m 0 unansw]able1 :5 he said1 t ?is objection w\ld argue ,satan divid$ aga9/ himself2 intimat+1 t he w\ld nev] take su* a me?od z ?is to ov]?r[ ! ,*ri/ian religion1 :i* he c\ld n b "k 0 m conducive to ! e/abli%m5t ( x1 ?an any o!r t c\ld be us$4 ,object4 #a4 ,b if x be object$1 t ?\gh miracles 7 wr\ght to confirm ! mission ( sev]al ( ! prophets1 yet none 7 wr\ght to confirm ! div9e au?ority ( ! subject matt] ( ! scriptures3 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be easily answ]$2 t x is suffici5t1 if we c prove t ,god has giv5 8 te/imony1 t he made *oice ( ^? prophets to decl>e 8 m9d & w to ! _w2 & t he has accord+ly deem$ !m fit to be cr$it$1 & t !y 7 n m5 liable to any suspicion ( c>ry+ on a design to deceive ! _w2 s t if ,god himself n only /yles !m holy m51 z he does all ! inspir$ writ]s 9 g5]al1 :5 he says1 #b ,pet4 i4 #ba4 ,holy m5 ( ,god spake z !y 7 mov$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 b also wr\ght miracles to prove t !y 7 8 s]vants & mess5g]s1 employ$ 9 ?is "w2 ?is is z conv9c+ a te/imony1 z ?\gh e "p ( scripture wrote by !m _h be5 confirm$ by a miracle4 ,besides1 x is n unreasonable to suppose1 t ! *ur* liv$ 9 ^? ages1 9 :i* ! v>i\s p>ts ( scripture 7 writt51 _h "s extraord9>y pro(s ( _! div9e au?ority2 s9ce1 9 _m ( !m1 miracles 7 v common1 &1 at ! same "t t ! p5m5 ( scripture _h ! gift ( inspiration1 o!rs _h1 :at ! apo/le calls1 a disc]n+ ( spirits1 #a ,cor4 xii4 #aj4 s t !y 7 enabl$1 by ?is means1 to "k :e!r ! prophet1 t pret5d$ to inspiration1 0 really inspir$3 ?is1 to me seems v probably1 ! s5se ( ! apo/le1 :5 he says1 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #cb4 ,! spirits ( ! prophets are subject to ! prophets1 = he is disc\rs+ be=e ( prophets speak+ by div9e revelation1 & o!rs judg+ !re(3 n[ if !re 0 ?is extraord9>y gift ( disc]n+ ( spirits 9 ! ages1 9 :i* p>ticul> books ( scripture 7 writt51 !y :o 7 fav\r$ h]e)1 _h a conv9c+ te/imony ( ! inspiration ( ! prophets & apo/les1 f ! same ,_s by :om !y 7 inspir$1 by :i* means ! div9e au?ority ( scripture 0 infallibly kn[n to !m1 & s imp>t$ to o!rs = _! f>!r confirmation z to ?is matt]4 ,object4 #b4 ,we are n n[ to expect miracles to confirm our fai?1 z to ! div9e orig9al ( scripture2 !re=e h[ c we be said to h a div9e te/imony4 ,answ4 ,z miracles are n[ ceas$1 s su* a me?od ( confirm+ div9e revelation is n necess>y 9 all succe$+ ages3 ,god did n design to make t disp5sation too common1 nor to cont9ue ! evid5ce x af=ds1 :5 !re 0 no necessity !re(4 ,?us :5 ! scribes & ,ph>isees came to our ,savi\r1 desir+ to see a sign f him1 ,matt1 xii4 #ch4 he w\ld n comply ) _! unreasonable dem&2 & ! apo/le ,paul takes notice ( hum\r prevail+ among ! ,jews 9 8 "t1 :o !n requir$ a sign1 #a ,cor1 i1 #bb4 b1 in/ead ( comply+ ) !m h]e91 he ref]s !m to ! success ( ! gospel1 :i* is ! p[] ( ,god to salvation1 z ! only te/imony to ! tru? !re( t 0 !n ne$ful2 & our ,savi\r1 9 ! p>able1 intimates1 t ! tru? ( div9e revelation has be5 s well atte/$1 t !y :o believe n ,moses & ! prophets1 w\ld n be p]suad$1 ?\gh "o rose f ! dead1 ,luke xvi1 #ca4 ,!re=e1 s9ce we h su* a conv9c+ evid5ce h]e(1 x is an unreasonable degree ( ob/9acy to refuse to believe ! div9e au?ority ( scripture1 m]ely because miracles are n n[ wr\ght2 s9ce1 to dem& a f>!r pro( ( x1 is no o!r ?an a tempt+ ,god1 or dis[n+ t :at he has done is suffici5t = our conviction2 & to say1 t = want ( ?is evid5ce1 our fai? is n f\nd$ on a div9e te/imony1 is no?+ to ! purpose1 unless x c\ld be prov$ t x is n f\nd$ on su* a te/imony =m]ly giv51 ! contr>y to :i* is und5iably evid5t1 s9ce we h ?is tru? confirm$ by ! confession ( ! *ur* 9 all ! ages !re(1 & !re=e we h z mu* gr\nd to believe ?is matt]1 z ?\gh miracles 7 wr\ght e day = its confirmation4 ,?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid] ! abundant gr\nd we h to conclude t ,god has =m]ly giv5 su* a te/imony to 8 ^w2 :i* leads u to enquire h[ f> ! te/imony ( ! *ur*1 9 all ! ages !re(1 is to be reg>d$4 ,! *ur* has giv5 its suffrage1 ?r\gh\t all ! ages !re(1 to ! div9e orig9al ( scripture1 h[ mu* soev] x has p]v]t$ ! s5se ( x4 ,t ?is argum5t may be set 9 a true light1 let u consid] :at ! ,papi/s say to ?is matt]1 :5 !y appeal to ! *ur*1 to e/abli% ! div9e au?ority ( scripture2 & :]e9 we diff] f !m2 & h[ f> its te/imony is to be reg>d$1 z a means = our f>!r conviction4 ,we are f> f ass]t+1 ) !m1 t ! *ur*'s te/imony alone is to be reg>d$1 )\t ! int]nal evid5ce ( ! div9e au?ority ( scripture1 z ?\gh t 7 ! pr9cipal1 if n ! only f\ndation on :i* our fai? is built4 ,if1 inde$1 !y c\ld prove ! infallibility ( ! *ur*1 we %\ld m readily conclude ! infallibility ( its te/imony2 b all _! attempts ( ?is nature are va9 & trifl+4 ,moreov]1 we d n mean altoge!r ! same ?+ by ! *ur* z !y d1 :5 !y int5d by x a c\ncil conv5$ toge!r1 to decree & e/abli% matt]s ( fai?1 by him :om !y pret5d to be ! visible head !re(2 & s a majority ( votes ( a body ( m51 e "o ( :om are liable to error1 mu/ det]m9e1 &1 accord+ to !m1 give a div9e sanction to our fai?4 ,nor d we ?9k t ^?1 :om !y call ! fa!rs ( ! *ur*1 are to be any f>!r reg>d$1 ?an z !y prove :at !y ass]t1 s9ce !re is sc>ce any error or absurdity1 b :at "s or o!r ( !m h giv5 into4 ,we also di/+ui% betwe5 ! *ur*es te/imony1 t ! scripture 0 giv5 by div9e inspiration1 & ! s5se !y give ( _m ( its doctr9es2 z to ! latt] ( ^!1 x has giv5 u gr\nd en\gh to conclude1 t its judgm5t is n mu* to be dep5d$ ^u2 h[ev]1 we f9d t1 9 all ages1 x has giv5 suffici5t te/imony to ?is tru?1 t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god1 & t !y h be5 prov$ to be s1 by ! seal :i* ,god has set !reunto1 to wit1 by ! miracles t h be5 wr\ght to confirm x4 ,if !re=e ,god has _h a *ur* 9 ! _w1 or a remnant :om he has pres]v$ fai?ful2 & if _! fai?1 & all _! religion1 & hope ( salvation1 has be5 f\nd$1 )\t ! lea/ exception1 on ?is tru?1 t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god1 we _c altoge!r set aside ?is argum5t4 ,b !re is yet ano!r1 :i* we lay m /ress on1 namely1 ! use :i* ,god has made ( x1 :i* is ! second ?+ to be consid]$1 viz4 #b4 ,8 ord9>y me?od ( atte/+ ?is tru?2 x appe>s !re=e1 z is f>!r obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god1 f _! light & p[] to conv9ce & conv]t s9n]s1 & to com=t & build up believ]s to salvation4 ,"h let u consid]1 #a4 ,t ! "w ( conviction & conv]sion is1 & has be5 at all times1 exp]i5c$ by ^? :o h _h any "r or claim to salvation2 ( :i* !re h n only be5 v>i\s in/ances1 9 all ages1 b ! v be+ ( ! *ur*1 :i* supposes & dep5ds !reon1 is an und5iable pro( ( x4 #b4 ,z ?is "w is truly div9e1 s ! scriptures h be5 ! pr9cipal1 if n ! only direct means1 by :i* x has be5 br\ght ab\t2 s t we h nev] _h any o!r rule1 or /&>d ( fai?1 or reveal$ religion2 nor has ! "w ( grace be5 ev] begun1 or c>ri$ on1 9 ! s\ls ( any1 )\t x2 f :5ce x evid5tly appe>s1 t ,god makes use ( x to propagate & advance 8 int]e/ 9 ! _w1 & has giv5 8 *ur* gr\nd to expect 8 pres5ce ) x1 9 all 8 ord9ances1 9 :i* !y are oblig$ to pay a due reg>d to scripture2 &1 9 s do+1 !y h f\nd t _! expectation has n be5 9 va91 s9ce ,god has1 by ?is means1 manife/$ himself to !m1 & made !m p>tak]s ( spiritual privileges1 :i* h be5 ! beg9n+ ( _! salvation4 #c4 ,x _c be suppos$ t ,god w\ld make ?is use ( 8 ^w1 & !reby put su* an hon\r ^u x1 _h x be5 an impo/ure1 or borne ! speci\s pret5ce ( be+ in/amp$ ) 8 au?ority1 if x _h n be5 s2 = t w\ld be to give c\nt5ance to a lie1 :i* is contr>y to ! hol9ess ( 8 nature4 ,?us we h consid]$ ! sev]al argum5ts1 :]eby ! scripture appe>s to be ! ^w ( ,god2 b s9ce multitudes are n conv9c$ h]eby1 we h1 9 ! close ( ?is answ]1 an acc\nt ( ! means :]eby ,*ri/ians come to a full p]suasion z to ?is matt]1 & t is ! te/imony ( ! ,_s 9 ! he>t ( man1 :i* is ! next ?+ to be consid]$4 ,by ?is we d n und]/& t extraord9>y impression :i* "s ( old h be5 fav\r$ )1 :o are said to h be5 mov$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 or to h _h an extraord9>y unction f ! ,holy ,"o1 :]eby !y 7 l$ into ! k ( div9e tru?s1 9 a way ( sup]natural illum9ation4 ,?is we pret5d n to1 s9ce extraord9>y gifts are ceas$2 yet x does n foll[ f h5ce1 t ! ,_s does n n[ influ5ce ! m9ds ( believ]s 9 an ord9>y way1 :]eby !y are l$ into1 & _! fai? confirm$ 9 all necess>y tru?s1 & ?is 9 p>ticul>1 t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god2 = we may obs]ve1 t no privilege ref]r+ to salvation1 0 ev] tak5 away1 b "s o!r1 subs]vi5t to ! same end1 has be5 sub/itut$ 9 ! room !re(2 especially1 unless a notori\s =feiture has be5 made ( x1 & ! *ur*1 by apo/acy1 has exclud$ itself f an int]e/ 9 ! div9e reg>d2 b ?is _c be said ( ! gospel-*ur* 9 all ! ages !re(1 s9ce extraord9>y gifts h ceas$2 !re=e we mu/ conclude1 t be+ de/itute ( t way1 by :i* ?is tru? 0 once confirm$1 believ]s h1 in/ead ( x1 an inw>d conviction wr\ght by ! ,_s ( ,god1 agreeable to 8 pres5t me?od ( act+2 o!rwise ?is pres5t gospel-disp5sation is1 9 a v mat]ial circum/ance1 mu* inf]ior to t 9 :i* ,god discov]$ 8 m9d & w to man 9 an extraord9>y way4 ,b t we may expla9 :at we mean by ?is inw>d te/imony ( ! ,_s 9 ! he>ts ( m51 :]eby !y are fully p]suad$ t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t x is some?+ m ?an b>ely a p[]1 or faculty ( reason+1 to prove ! scriptures to be div9e1 s9ce t is common to all2 b ?is is a special privilege1 giv5 to ^? :o are h]eby fully p]suad$ ( ?is tru?4 ,moreov]1 !re may be a p[] ( reason+1 & yet we may be mi/ak5 9 ! ex]cise !re(2 & !re=e ?is is n suffici5t1 fully to p]suade u t !y are ! ^w ( ,god1 & consequ5tly some?+ m ?an ?is is int5d$ 9 ?is answ]4 7#b47 ,x is some?+ %ort ( inspiration2 !re=e1 ?\gh ! scripture 0 kn[n to be ! ^w ( ,god1 by ! ,_s ( inspiration1 s long z t disp5sation cont9u$ 9 ! *ur*1 yet t privilege be+ n[ ceas$1 ! int]nal te/imony ( ! ,_s conta9s a l[] degree ( illum9ation1 :i* has no?+ miracul\s att5d+ x1 & !re=e falls %ort ( inspiration4 7#c47 ,x is n an en?usia/ic impulse1 or /rong impression ^u our m9ds1 :]eby we conclude a ?+ to be true1 because we ?9k x is s2 ?is we by no means all[ (1 s9ce our own fancies are n ! /&>d ( tru?1 h[ /rong soev] our ideas ( ?+s may be2 !re=e1 7#d47 ,?is inw>d te/imony ( ! ,_s conta9s 9 x a satisfy+ & e/abli%+ p]suasion1 t ! scriptures are ! ^w ( ,god1 n altoge!r de/itute ( o!r evid5ces1 or conv9c+ argum5ts3 & t :i* is m especially conv9c+ to weak ,*ri/ians1 is tak5 f ! use :i* ,god makes ( ! scripture1 9 beg9n+ & c>ry+ on ! "w ( grace 9 _! s\ls1 :o are ?us conv9c$2 & ?is firm p]suasion we f9d sometimes s deeply root$ 9 _! he>ts1 t !y w\ld soon] die t5 ?\s& dea?s ?an "p ) scripture1 or ent]ta9 ! lea/ slight ?\ght ( x1 z ?\gh x 7 n div9e2 & c]ta9ly !re is a special h& ( ,god 9 ?is p]suasion1 :i* we c call no o!r ?an ! inw>d te/imony ( ! ,_s1 :]eby !y are e/abli%$ 9 ?is important tru?4#de ,footnote #bj3 8,s9ce ,god has be5 pleas$ to leave u ! ,records ( ! ,jewi% ,religion1 :i* 0 ( old ! true religion1 & af=ds no small te/imony to ! ,*ri/ian religion1 x is n =eign to our purpose1 to see ^u :at f\ndation ! cr$ibility ( ^! is built4 ,t ^! books are !irs1 to :om !y are ascrib$1 appe>s 9 ! same mann] z we h prov$ ( our books4 ,& !y1 ^: names !y be>1 7 ei!r ,prophets1 or m5 wor?y to be cr$it$2 su* z ,esdras1 :o is suppos$ to h collect$ !m into "o volume1 at t "t1 :5 ! ,prophets ,haggai1 ,mala*i1 & ,za*>ias1 7 yet alive4 ,i w n "h repeat :at 0 said be=e1 9 comm5dation ( ,moses4 ,& n only t fir/ "p1 deliv]$ by ,moses1 z we h %ewn 9 ! fir/ book1 b ! latt] hi/ory is confirm$ by _m ,pagans4 #ba,?us ! ,phnician annals m5tion ! names ( ,david & ,solomon1 & ! league !y made ) ! ,tyrians4 ,& ,b]osus1 z well z ! ,hebrew books1 m5tion ,nabu*adonosor1 & o!r ,*aldans4 ,vaphres1 ! k+ ( ,egypt 9 ,j]emiah is ! same ) ,apries 9 ,h]odotus4 ,& ! ,greek books are fill$ ) ,cyrus & 8 successors d[n to ,d>ius2 & ,josephus 9 8 book aga9/ ,appion1 quotes _m o!r ?+s relat+ to ! ,jewi% nation3 ,to :i* may be add$1 t we above took out ( ,/rabo & ,trogus4 ,b !re is no reason = u ,*ri/ians to d\bt ( ! cr$ibility ( ^! books1 because !re are te/imonies 9 our books1 out ( almo/ e "o ( !m1 ! same z !y are f\nd 9 ! ,hebrew4 ,nor did ,*ri/ :5 he blam$ _m ?+s 9 ! tea*]s ( ! law1 & 9 ! ,ph>isees ( 8 "t1 ev] accuse !m ( falsify+ ! books ( ,moses & ! ,prophets1 or ( us+ supposititi\s or alt]$ books4 ,& x c nev] be prov$ or made cr$ible1 t aft] ,*ri/'s "t1 ! scripture %\ld be corrupt$ 9 any ?+ ( mom5t2 if we d b consid] h[ f> & wide ! ,jewi% nation1 :o e :]e kept ^? books1 0 disp]s$ ov] ! :ole _w4 ,= fir/1 ! t5 tribes 7 c>ri$ into ,m$ia by ! ,assyrians1 & aft]w>ds ! o!r two4 ,& _m ( ^! fix$ !mselves 9 =eign c\ntries1 aft] !y _h a p]mission f ,cyrus to return3 ! ,mac$onians invit$ !m into ,alex&ria ) great advantages2 ! cruelty ( ,antio*us1 ! civil w> ( ! ,asmoni1 & ! =eign w>s ( ,pompey & ,sossius1 scatt]$ a great _m2 ! c\ntry ( ,cyr5e 0 fill$ ) ,jews2 ! cities ( ,asia1 ,mac$onia1 ,lycaonia1 & ! ,isles ( ,cyprus1 & ,crete1 & o!rs1 7 full ( !m2 & t !re 0 a va/ numb] ( !m 9 ,rome1 we le>n f ,horace1 ,juv5al1 & ,m>tial4 ,x is impossible t su* di/ant bodies ( m5 %\ld be impos$ ^u by any art :atsoev]1 or t !y %\ld agree 9 a falsity4 ,we may add fur!r t almo/ ?ree hundr$ ye>s be=e ,*ri/1 by ! c>e ( ! ,egyptian k+s1 ! ,hebrew books 7 translat$ into ,greek by ^? :o are call$ ! ,sev5ty2 t ! ,greeks might h !m 9 ano!r language1 b ! s5se ! same 9 ! ma92 ^u :i* acc\nt !y 7 ! less liable to be alt]$3 ,& ! same books 7 translat$ into ,*aldee1 & into ! ,j]usalem language2 t is1 half ,syriac2 p>tly a little be=e1 & p>tly a little aft] ,*ri/'s "t4 ,aft] :i* foll[$ o!r ,greek v]sions1 t ( ,aquila1 ,symma*us1 & ,!odotion2 :i* ,orig51 & o!rs aft] him1 comp>$ ) ! sev5ty ,int]pret]s1 & f\nd no diff]5ce 9 ! hi/ory2 or 9 any weighty matt]s4 ,philo fl\ri%$ 9 ,caligula's "t1 & ,josephus liv$ till ,vespasian's4 ,ea* ( !m quote out ( ! ,hebrew books ! same ?+s t we f9d at ?is day4 ,by ?is "t ! ,*ri/ian religion began to be m & m spread1 & _m ( its pr(essors 7 ,hebrews3 ,_m _h /udi$ ! ,hebrew le>n+1 :o c\ld v easily h p]ceiv$ & discov]$ x1 if ! ,jews _h receiv$ any ?+ t 0 false1 9 any rem>kable subject1 ,i mean1 by comp>+ x ) m anci5t books4 ,b !y n only d ?is1 b !y br+ v _m te/imonies out ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 pla9ly 9 t s5se 9 :i* !y are receiv$ among/ ! ,hebrews1 :i* ,hebrews may be convict$ ( any crime1 soon] ?an 7,i w n say ( falsity1 b7 ( neglig5ce1 9 relation to ^! books2 because !y us$ to transcribe & comp>e !m s v scrupul\sly1 t !y c\ld tell h[ (t5 e lett] came ov]4 ,we may add1 9 ! fir/ place1 an argum5t1 & t no mean "o1 :y ! ,jews did n alt] ! scripture design$ly2 because ! ,*ri/ians prove1 & z !y ?9k v /rongly1 t _! ,ma/] ,jesus 0 t v ,messiah :o 0 ( old promis$ to ! =efa!rs ( ! ,jews2 & ?is f ^? v books1 :i* 7 read by ! ,jews4 ,:i* ! ,jews w\ld h tak5 ! greate/ c>e %\ld nev] h be51 aft] !re arose a controv]sy betwe5 !m & ! ,*ri/ians2 if x _h ev] be5 9 _! p[] to h alt]$ :at !y w\ld40 ,,grotius4 ,footnote #ba3 7,?us ! ,pho5ician ,annals1 c47 ,see :at ,josephus cites out ( !m1 ,book ,,viii4 ,*ap4 #b4 ( 8 ,anci5t ,hi/ory2 :]e he adds1 8t if any "o w\ld see ! ,copies ( ^? ,epi/les :i* ,solomon & ,hirom wrote to ea* o!r1 !y may be procur$ ( ! public ,keep]s ( ! ,records at ,tyrus40 7,we mu/ be cautions h[ we believe ?is2 h[ev]1 see :at ,i h said ^u #a ,k+s v4 #c47 ,!re is a rem>kable place conc]n+ ,david1 quot$ by ,josephus1 ,book ,,vii4 ,*4 #f4 ( 8 ,anci5t ,hi/ory1 out ( ! ,i,vth ( ,damasc5us's ,hi/ory4 ,footnote #bb3 8,! enquiries ( le>n$ m51 &1 above all ( ! excell5t ,l>dn]1 :o nev] ov]/ates a po9t ( evid5ce1 & ^: fidelity 9 cit+ 8 au?orities has 9 no "o in/ance be5 impea*$1 h e/abli%$1 conc]n+ ^! writ+s1 ! foll[+ propositions3 8,i4 ,t 9 ! age imm$iately po/]ior to t 9 :i* ,/4 ,paul liv$1 8 lett]s 7 publicly read & ackn[l$g$4 8,"s ( !m are quot$ or allud$ to by almo/ e ,*ri/ian writ] t foll[$1 by ,clem5t ( ,rome1 by ,h]mas1 by ,ignatius1 by ,polyc>p1 disciples or cotempor>ies ( ! apo/les2 by ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 by ! *ur*es ( ,gaul1 by ,ir5u1 by ,a!nagoras1 by ,!ophilus1 by ,clem5t ( ,alex&ria1 by ,h]mias1 by ,t]tullian1 :o occupi$ ! succe$+ age4 ,n[ :5 we f9d a book quot$ or ref]r$ to by an anci5t au?or1 we are entitl$ to conclude1 t x 0 read & receiv$ 9 ! age & c\ntry 9 :i* t au?or liv$4 ,& ?is conclusion does n1 9 any degree1 re/ ^u ! judgm5t or "* ( ! au?or mak+ su* ref]5ce4 ,proce$+ by ?is rule1 we h1 conc]n+ ! ,fir/ ,epi/le to ! ,cor9?ians 9 p>ticul>1 )9 =ty ye>s aft] ! epi/le 0 writt51 evid5ce1 n only ( its be+ extant at ,cor9?1 b ( its be+ kn[n & read at ,rome4 ,clem5t1 bi%op ( t city1 writ+ to ! *ur* ( ,cor9?1 uses ^! words3 #8,take into y\r h&s ! ,epi/le ( ! bless$ ,paul ! apo/le4 ,:at did he at fir/ write unto y 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! gospel8 ,v]ily he did by ! ,_s admoni% y conc]n+ himself & ,cephas1 & ,apollos1 because t ev5 !n y did =m p>ties#bc4' ,?is 0 writt5 at a "t :5 probably "s mu/ h be5 liv+ at ,cor9?1 :o rememb]$ ,/4 ,paul's m9i/ry !re & ! receipt ( ! epi/le4 ,! te/imony is /ill m valuable1 z x %[s t ! epi/les 7 pres]v$ 9 ! *ur*es to :i* !y 7 s5t1 & t !y 7 spread & propagat$ f !m to ! re/ ( ! ,*ri/ian community4 ,agreeably to :i* natural mode & ord] ( _! publication1 ,t]tullian1 a c5tury aft]w>ds1 = pro( ( ! integrity & g5u95ess ( ! apo/olic writ+s1 bids #8any "o1 :o is will+ to ex]cise 8 curiosity pr(itably 9 ! bus9ess ( _! salvation1 to visit ! apo/olical *ur*es1 9 :i* _! v au!ntic lett]s are recit$1 ips au!ntic lit] eorum recitantur4' ,!n he goes on3 #8,is ,a*aia ne> y8 ,y h ,cor9?4 ,if y are n f> f ,mac$onia1 y h ,philippi1 y h ,!ssalonica4 ,if y c g to ,asia1 y h ,ephesus2 b if y are ne> to ,italy1 y h ,rome#bd4' ,i adduce ?is passage to %[1 t ! di/9ct *ur*es or ,*ri/ian societies1 to :i* ,/4 ,paul's ,epi/les 7 s5t1 subsi/$ = "s ages aft]w>ds2 t 8 sev]al epi/les 7 all along respectively read 9 ^? *ur*es2 t ,*ri/ians at l>ge receiv$ !m f ^? *ur*es1 & appeal$ to ^? *ur*es = _! orig9ality & au!nticity4 8,argu+ 9 l mann] f citations & allusions1 we h1 )9 ! space ( a hundr$ & fifty ye>s f ! "t t ! fir/ ( ,/4 ,paul's ,epi/les 0 writt51 pro(s ( almo/ all ( !m be+ read1 9 ,pale/9e1 ,syria1 ! c\ntries ( ,asia ,m9or1 9 ,egypt1 9 t "p ( ,africa :i* us$ ! ,lat9 tongue1 9 ,greece1 ,italy1 & ,gaul#be4 ,i d n mean simply to ass]t1 t1 )9 ! space ( a hundr$ & fifty ye>s1 ,/4 ,paul's ,epi/les 7 read 9 ^? c\ntries1 = ,i believe t !y 7 read & circulat$ f ! beg9n+2 b t pro(s ( _! be+ s read occur )9 t p]iod4 ,& :5 x is consid]$ h[ few ( ! primitive ,*ri/ians wrote1 & ( :at 0 writt5 h[ mu* is lo/1 we are to acc\nt x extraord9>y1 or r z a sure pro( ( ! ext5siv5ess ( ! reputation ( ^! writ+s1 & ( ! g5]al respect 9 :i* !y 7 held1 t s _m te/imonies1 & ( su* antiquity1 are /ill extant4 #8,9 ! rema9+ works ( ,ir5u1 ,clem5t ( ,alex&ria1 & ,t]tullian1 !re are p]haps m & l>g] quotations ( ! small volume ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ?an ( all ! works ( ,cic]o1 9 ! writ+s ( all *>act]s = sev]al ages#bf4' ,we mu/ add1 t ! ,epi/les ( ,paul come 9 = _! full %>e ( ?is obs]vation2 & t all ! ?irte5 epi/les1 except t to ,philemon1 :i* is n quot$ by ,ir5u or ,clem5t1 & :i* probably escap$ notice m]ely by its brevity1 are sev]ally cit$1 & expressly recogniz$ z ,/4 ,paul's by ea* ( ^! ,*ri/ian writ]s4 ,! ,ebionites1 an e>ly1 ?\gh inconsid]able ,*ri/ian sect1 reject$ ,/4 ,paul & 8 epi/les#bg2 t is1 !y reject$ ^! epi/les1 n because !y 7 n1 b because !y 7 ,/4 ,paul's2 & because1 adh]+ to ! obligation ( ! ,jewi% law1 !y *ose to dispute 8 doctr9e & au?ority4 ,_! suffrage z to ! g5u95ess ( ! epi/les does n contradict t ( o!r ,*ri/ians4 ,m>cion1 an h]etical writ] 9 ! =m] "p ( ! second c5tury1 is said by ,t]tullian to h reject$ ?ree ( ! epi/les :i* we n[ receive1 viz4 ! two ,epi/les to ,timo?y & ! ,epi/le to ,titus4 ,x appe>s to me n improbable1 t ,m>cion might make "s su* di/9ction z ?is1 t no apo/olic epi/le 0 to be admitt$ :i* 0 n read or atte/$ by ! *ur* to :i* x 0 s5t2 = x is rem>kable t1 toge!r ) ^! epi/les to private p]sons1 he reject$ also ! ca?olic epi/les4 ,n[ ! ca?olic epi/les & ! epi/les to private p]sons agree 9 ! circum/ance ( want+ ?is p>ticul> species ( atte/ation4 ,m>cion1 x seems1 ackn[l$g$ ! ,epi/le to ,philemon1 & is upbraid$ = 8 inconsi/5cy 9 do+ s by ,t]tullian#bh1 :o asks #8:y1 :5 he receiv$ a lett] writt5 to a s+le p]son1 he %\ld refuse two to ,timo?y & "o to ,titus compos$ ^u ! affairs ( ! *ur*8' ,?is passage s f> fav\rs our acc\nt ( ,m>cion's objection1 z x %[s t ! objection 0 suppos$ by ,t]tullian to h be5 f\nd$ 9 some?+1 :i* belong$ to ! nature ( a private lett]4 8,no?+ ( ! works ( ,m>cion rema9s4 ,probably he 01 aft] all1 a ra%1 arbitr>y1 lic5ti\s critic 7if he des]v$ inde$ ! "n ( critic17 & :o (f]$ no reason = 8 det]m9ation4 ,:at ,/4 ,j]ome says ( him intimates ?is1 & is beside f\nd$ 9 good s5se3 speak+ ( him & ,basilides1 #8,if !y _h assign$ any reasons1' says he1 #8:y !y did n reckon ^! epi/les1' viz4 ! fir/ & second to ,timo?y & ! ,epi/le to ,titus1 #8to be ! apo/le's1 we w\ld h endeav\r$ to h answ]$ !m1 & p]haps might h satisfi$ ! read]3 b :5 !y take ^u !m1 by _! own au?ority1 to pron\nce "o epi/le to be ,paul's1 & ano!r n1 !y c only be repli$ to 9 ! same mann]#bi4' ,let x be rememb]$1 h[ev]1 t ,m>cion receiv$ t5 ( ^! epi/les4 ,8 au?ority !re=e1 ev5 if 8 cr$it _h be5 bett] ?an x is1 =ms a v small exception to ! uni=mity ( ! evid5ce4 ,( ,basilides we "k /ill less ?an we d ( ,m>cion4 ,! same obs]vation h[ev] belongs to him1 viz4 t 8 objection1 z f> z appe>s f ?is passage ( ,/4 ,j]ome1 0 conf9$ to ! ?ree private epi/les4 ,yet is ?is ! only op9ion :i* c be said to di/urb ! cons5t ( ! two fir/ c5turies ( ! ,*ri/ian ra2 = z to ,tatian1 :o is report$ by ,j]ome alone to h reject$ "s ( ,/4 ,paul's ,epi/les1 ! extravagant or r deliri\s notions into :i* he fell1 take away all weight & cr$it f 8 judgm5t4 ,if1 inde$1 ,j]ome's acc\nt ( ?is circum/ance be correct2 = x appe>s f mu* old] writ]s ?an ,j]ome1 t ,tatian own$ & us$ _m ( ^! epi/les#cj4 8,,ii4 ,!y1 :o 9 ^? ages disput$ ab\t s _m o!r po9ts1 agre$ 9 ackn[l$g+ ! ,scriptures n[ be=e u4 ,cont5d+ sects appeal$ to !m 9 _! controv]sies ) equal & unres]v$ submission4 ,:5 !y 7 urg$ by "o side1 h[ev] !y might be int]pret$ or mis9t]pret$ by ! o!r1 _! au?ority 0 n que/ion$4 #8,reliqui omnes1' says ,ir5u1 speak+ ( ,m>cion1 #8falso sci5ti nom9e inflati1 scripturas quidem confit5tur1 int]pretationes v]o conv]tunt#ca4' 8,,iii4 ,:5 ! g5u95ess ( "s o!r writ+s :i* 7 9 circulation1 & ev5 ( a few :i* are n[ receiv$ into ! canon1 0 conte/$1 ^! 7 nev] call$ into dispute4 ,:atev] 0 ! objection1 or :e!r1 9 tru?1 !re ev] 0 any real objection to ! au!nticity ( ! ,second ,epi/le ( ,pet]1 ! ,second & ,?ird ( ,john1 ! ,epi/le ( ,james1 or t ( ,jude1 or to ! book ( ! ,revelations ( ,/4 ,john1 ! d\bts t appe> to h be5 ent]ta9$ conc]n+ !m1 exce$+ly /r5g!n ! =ce ( ! te/imony z to ^? writ+s1 ab\t :i* !re 0 no d\bt2 because x %[s1 t ! matt] 0 a subject1 among/ ! e>ly ,*ri/ians1 ( exam9ation & discussion2 & t1 :]e !re 0 any room to d\bt1 !y did d\bt4 8,:at ,eusebius ha? left ^u ! subject is directly to ! purpose ( ?is obs]vation4 ,eusebius1 x is well kn[n1 divid$ ! ecclesia/ical writ+s :i* 7 extant 9 8 "t into ?ree classes2 ! #81 uncontradict$1' z he calls !m 9 "o *apt]2 or #8scriptures univ]sally ackn[l$g$1' z he calls !m 9 ano!r2 ! #8controv]t$1 yet well kn[n & approv$ by _m2' & #8! spuri\s4' ,:at 7 ! %ades ( diff]5ce 9 ! books ( ! second1 or 9 ^? ( ! ?ird class2 or :at x 0 precisely t he meant by ! t]m spuri\s1 x is n necess>y 9 ?is place to enquire4 ,x is suffici5t = u to f9d1 t ! ?irte5 epi/les ( ,/4 ,paul are plac$ by him 9 ! fir/ class )\t any sort ( hesitation or d\bt4 8,x is fur!r also to be collect$ f ! *apt] 9 :i* ?is di/9ction is laid d[n1 t ! me?od made use ( by ,eusebius1 & by ! ,*ri/ians ( 8 "t1 viz4 ! close ( ! ?ird c5tury1 9 judg+ conc]n+ ! sacr$ au?ority ( any books1 0 to enquire aft] & consid] ! te/imony ( ^? :o liv$ ne> ! age ( ! apo/les#cb4 8,,iv4 ,t no anci5t writ+1 :i* is atte/$ z ^! epi/les are1 ha? _h its au!nticity disprov$1 or is 9 fact que/ion$4 ,! controv]sies :i* h be5 mov$ conc]n+ suspect$ writ+s1 z ! epi/les1 = in/ance1 ( ,phal>is1 or ! eighte5 epi/les ( ,cic]o1 beg9 by %[+ t ?is atte/ation is want+4 ,t be+ prov$1 ! "q is ?r[n back ^u int]nal m>ks ( spuri\sness or au!nticity2 & 9 ^! ! dispute is occupi$4 ,9 :i* disputes x is to be obs]v$1 t ! conte/$ writ+s are commonly attack$ by argum5ts drawn f "s opposition :i* !y betray to #8au!ntic hi/ory1' to #8true epi/les1' to #8! real s5tim5ts or circum/ances ( ! au?or :om !y p]sonate#cc2' :i* au!ntic hi/ory1 :i* true epi/les1 :i* real s5tim5ts !mselves1 are no o!r ?an anci5t docum5ts1 ^: e>ly exi/5ce & reception c be prov$1 9 ! mann] 9 :i* ! writ+s be=e u are trac$ up to ! age ( _! reput$ au?or1 or to ages ne> to 84 ,a mod]n :o sits d[n to compose ! hi/ory ( "s anci5t p]iod1 has no /rong] evid5ce to appeal to = ! mo/ confid5t ass]tion1 or ! mo/ undisput$ fact1 t he deliv]s1 ?an writ+s1 ^: g5u95ess is prov$ by ! same m$ium ?r\gh :i* we ev9ce ! au!nticity ( ours4 ,nor1 :il/ he c h rec\rse to su* au?orities z ^!1 does he appreh5d any unc]ta9ty 9 8 acc\nts1 f ! suspicion ( spuri\sness or impo/ure 9 8 mat]ials4 8,v4 ,x _c be %[n t any =g]ies1 prop]ly s call$#cd1 t is1 writ+s publi%$ "u ! "n ( ! p]son :o did n compose !m1 made _! appe>ance 9 ! fir/ c5tury ( ! ,*ri/ian ra1 9 :i* c5tury ^! epi/les und\bt$ly exi/$4 ,i %all set d[n "u ?is proposition ! gu>d$ words ( ,l>dn] himself3 #8,!re are no quotations ( any books ( !m 7spuri\s & apocryphal books7 9 ! apo/olical fa!rs1 by :om ,i mean ,b>nabas1 ,clem5t ( ,rome1 ,h]mas1 ,ignatius1 & ,polyc>p1 ^: writ+s rea* f ! ye> ( our ,"l #gj to ! ye> #ajh4 ,i say ?is confid5tly1 because ,i ?9k x has be5 prov$4' ,l>dn]1 vol4 xii4 p4 #aeh4 8,nor :5 !y did appe> 7 !y mu* us$ by ! primitive ,*ri/ians4 #8,ir5u quotes n any ( ^! books4 ,he m5tions "s ( !m1 b he nev] quotes !m4 ,! same may be said ( ,t]tullian3 he has m5tion$ a book call$ 8,acts ( ,paul & ,!cla30 b x is only to condemn x4 ,clem5t ( ,alex&ria & ,orig5 h m5tion$ & quot$ sev]al su* books1 b nev] z au?ority1 & sometimes ) express m>ks ( dislike4 ,eusebius quotes no su* books 9 any ( 8 works4 ,he has m5tion$ !m inde$1 b h[8 ,n by way ( approbation1 b to %[ t !y 7 ( little or no value2 & t !y nev] 7 receiv$ by ! s\nd] "p ( ,*ri/ians4' ,n[1 if ) ?is1 :i* is advanc$ aft] ! mo/ m9ute & dilig5t exam9ation1 we comp>e :at ! same cauti\s writ] _h be=e said ( our receiv$ scriptures1 #8t 9 ! works ( ?ree only ( ! above-m5tion$ fa!rs1 !re are m & l>g] quotations ( ! small volume ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ?an ( all ! works ( ,cic]o 9 ! writ]s ( all *>act]s = sev]al ages2' & if1 ) ! m>ks ( obscurity or condemnation1 :i* accompani$ ! m5tion ( ! sev]al apocryphal ,*ri/ian writ+s1 :5 !y happ5$ to be m5tion$ at all1 we contra/ :at ,dr4 ,l>dn]'s "w completely & 9 detail makes out conc]n+ ! writ+s :i* we def5d1 & :at1 hav+ s made out1 he ?\ght himself au?oriz$ 9 8 conclusion to ass]t1 t ^! books 7 n only receiv$ f ! beg9n+1 b receiv$ ) ! greate/ respect2 h be5 publicly & solemnly read 9 ! assemblies ( ,*ri/ians ?r\gh\t ! _w1 9 e age f t "t to ?is2 e>ly translat$ into ! languages ( div]s c\ntries & p2 comm5t>ies writ to expla9 & illu/rate !m2 quot$ by way ( pro( 9 all argum5ts ( a religi\s nature2 recomm5d$ to ! p]usal ( unbeliev]s1 z conta9+ ! au!ntic acc\nt ( ! ,*ri/ian doctr9e2 :5 we att5d1 ,i say1 to ?is repres5tation1 we p]ceive 9 x1 n only full pro( ( ! e>ly notoriety ( ^! books1 b a cle> & s5sible l9e ( discrim9ation1 :i* sep>ates ^! f ! pret5sions ( any o!rs4 8,! ,epi/les ( ,/4 ,paul /& p>ticul>ly free ( any d\bt or confusion t might arise f ?is s\rce4 ,until ! conclusion ( ! f\r? c5tury1 no intimation appe>s ( any attempt :atev] be+ made to c\nt]feit ^! writ+s2 & !n x appe>s only ( a s+le & obscure in/ance4 ,j]ome1 :o fl\ri%$ 9 ! ye> #cib1 has ?is expression3 #8,legunt quidam et ad ,laodic5ses2 s$ ab omnibus exploditur2' !re is also an ,epi/le to ! ,laodiceans1 b x is reject$ by e body#ce4 ,!odoret1 :o wrote 9 ! ye> #dbc1 speaks ( ?is epi/le 9 ! same t]ms#cf4 ,beside ^!1 ,i "k n :e!r any anci5t writ] m5tions x4 ,x 0 c]ta9ly unnotic$ dur+ ! ?ree fir/ c5turies ( ! ,*ur*2 & :5 x came aft]w>ds to be m5tion$1 x 0 m5tion$ only to %[1 t1 ?\gh su* a writ+ did exi/1 x obta9$ no cr$it4 ,x is probable t ! =g]y to :i* ,j]ome alludes1 is ! epi/le :i* we n[ h "u t title4 ,if s1 z ha? be5 already obs]v$1 x is no?+ m ?an a collection ( s5t5ces f ! g5u9e ,epi/les2 & 0 p]haps1 at fir/1 r ! ex]cise ( "s idle p51 ?an any s]i\s attempt to impose a =g]y ^u ! public4 ,( an ,epi/le to ! ,cor9?ians "u ,/4 ,paul's "n1 :i* 0 br\ght into ,europe 9 ! pres5t c5tury1 antiquity is entirely sil5t4 ,x 0 unhe>d ( = sixte5 c5turies2 & at ?is day1 ?\gh x be extant1 & 0 fir/ f\nd 9 ! ,arm5ian language1 x is n1 by ! ,*ri/ians ( t c\ntry1 receiv$ into _! scriptures4 ,i hope1 aft] ?is1 t !re is no read] :o w ?9k !re is any competition ( cr$it1 or ( ext]nal pro(1 betwe5 ^! & ! receiv$ ,epi/les3 or r1 :o w n ackn[l$ge ! evid5ce ( au!nticity to be confirm$ by ! want ( success :i* att5d$ impo/ure4 8,:5 we take into our h&s ! lett]s :i* ! suffrage & cons5t ( antiquity ha? ?us transmitt$ to u1 ! fir/ ?+ t /rikes our att5tion is ! air ( reality & bus9ess1 z well z ( s]i\sness & conviction1 :i* p]vades ! :ole4 ,let ! sceptic read !m4 ,if he be n s5sible ( ^! qualities 9 !m1 ! argum5t c h no weight ) him4 ,if he be2 if he p]ceive 9 almo/ e page ! language ( a m9d actuat$ by real occasions1 & op]at+ ^u real circum/ances1 ,i w\ld wi% x to be obs]v$1 t ! pro( :i* arises f ?is p]ception is n to be deem$ occult or imag9>y1 because x is incapable ( be+ drawn out 9 words1 or ( be+ convey$ to ! appreh5sion ( ! read] 9 any o!r way1 ?an by s5d+ him to ! books !mselves40---- 8,if x be true t we are 9 possession ( ! v lett]s :i* ,/4 ,paul wrote1 let u consid] :at confirmation !y af=d to ! ,*ri/ian hi/ory4 ,9 my op9ion !y sub/antiate ! :ole transaction4 ,! great object ( mod]n rese>* is to come at ! epi/ol>y correspond5ce ( ! times4 ,amid/ ! obscurities1 ! sil5ce1 or ! contradictions ( hi/ory1 if a lett] c be f\nd1 we reg>d x z ! discov]y ( a l& m>k2 z t by :i* we c correct1 adju/1 or supply ! imp]fections & unc]ta9ties ( o!r acc\nts4 ,"o cause ( ! sup]ior cr$it :i* is attribut$ to lett]s is ?is1 t ! facts :i* !y disclose g5]ally come out incid5tally1 & !re=e )\t design to mislead ! public by false or exagg]at$ acc\nts4 ,?is reason may be appli$ to ,/4 ,paul's ,epi/les ) z mu* ju/ice z to any lett]s :atev]4 ,no?+ c\ld be fur!r f ! int5tion ( ! writ] ?an to record any "p ( 8 hi/ory4 ,t 8 hi/ory 0 9 fact made public by ^! lett]s1 & has by ! same means be5 transmitt$ to future ages1 is a second>y & un?\ght-( effect4 ,! s9c]ity !re=e ( ! apo/le's decl>ations _c reasonably be disput$2 at lea/ we are sure t x 0 n vitiat$ by any desire ( sett+ himself (f to ! public at l>ge4 ,b ^! lett]s =m a "p ( ! munim5ts ( ,*ri/ianity1 z mu* to be valu$ = _! cont5ts1 z = _! orig9ality4 ,a m ine/imable treasure ! c>e ( antiquity c\ld n h s5t d[n to u4 ,beside ! pro( !y af=d ( ! g5]al reality ( ,/4 ,paul's hi/ory1 ( ! k :i* ! au?or ( ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les _h obta9$ ( t hi/ory1 & ! consequ5t probability t he 01 :at he pr(esses himself to h be51 a companion ( ! apo/le's2 beside ! support !y l5d to ^! important inf]5ces1 !y meet specifically "s ( ! pr9cipal objections ^u :i* ! adv]s>ies ( ,*ri/ianity h ?\ght prop] to rely4 ,9 p>ticul> !y %[1 8,i4 ,t ,*ri/ianity 0 n a /ory set on foot amid/ ! confusions :i* att5d$ & imm$iately prec$$ ! de/ruction ( ,j]usalem2 :5 _m extravagant reports 7 circulat$1 :5 m5's m9ds 7 brok5 by t]ror & di/ress1 :5 amid/ ! tumults t surr\nd$ !m enquiry 0 impracticable4 ,^! lett]s %[ inconte/ably t ! religion _h fix$ & e/abli%$ itself be=e ?is /ate ( ?+s took place4 8,,ii4 ,:]eas x ha? be5 ins9uat$1 t our gospels may h be5 made up ( reports & /ories1 :i* 7 curr5t at ! "t1 we may obs]ve t1 ) respect to ! ,epi/les1 ?is is impossible4 ,a man _c write ! hi/ory ( 8 own life f reports2 nor1 :at is ! same ?+1 be l$ by reports to ref] to passages & transactions 9 :i* he /ates himself to h be5 imm$iately pres5t & active4 ,i d n all[ t ?is ins9uation is appli$ to ! hi/orical "p ( ! ,new ,te/am5t ) any col\r ( ju/ice or probability2 b ,i say1 t to ! ,epi/les x is n applicable at all4 8,,iii4 ,^! lett]s prove t ! conv]ts to ,*ri/ianity 7 n drawn f ! b>b>\s1 ! mean1 or ! ignorant set ( m51 :i* ! repres5tations ( infidelity w\ld sometimes make !m4 ,we le>n f lett]s ! "* n only ( ! writ]1 b1 9 "s measure1 ( ! p]sons to :om !y are writt54 ,to suppose t ^! lett]s 7 address$ to a rude tribe1 incapable ( ?\ght or reflection1 is j z reasonable z to suppose ,locke's ,essay on ! ,human ,und]/&+ to h be5 writt5 = ! in/ruction ( savages4 ,:atev] may be ?\ght ( ^! lett]s 9 o!r respects1 ei!r ( diction or argum5t1 !y are c]ta9ly remov$ z f> z possible f ! habits & compreh5sion ( a b>b>\s p4 8,,iv4 ,/4 ,paul's hi/ory1 ,i mean s mu* ( x z may be collect$ f 8 lett]s1 is s implicat$ ) t ( ! o!r apo/les1 & ) ! sub/ance inde$ ( ! ,*ri/ian hi/ory itself1 t ,i appreh5d x w be f\nd impossible to admit ,/4 ,paul's /ory 7,i d n speak ( ! miracul\s "p ( x7 to be true1 & yet to reject ! re/ z fabul\s4 ,= in/ance1 c any "o believe t !re 0 su* a man z ,paul1 a prea*] ( ,*ri/ianity 9 ! age :i* we assign to him1 & n believe t !re 7 also at ! same "t1 su* m5 z ,pet] & ,james1 & o!r apo/les1 :o _h be5 companions ( ,*ri/ dur+ 8 life1 & :o aft] 8 dea? publi%$ & av[$ ! same ?+s conc]n+ him :i* ,paul taught8 ,judea1 & especially ,j]usalem1 0 ! sc5e ( ,*ri/'s m9i/ry4 ,! witnesses ( 8 miracles liv$ !re4 ,/4 ,paul1 by 8 own acc\nt1 z well z t ( 8 hi/orian1 appe>s to h frequ5tly visit$ t city2 to h c>ri$ on a communication ) ! *ur* !re2 to h associat$ ) ! rul]s & eld]s ( t *ur*1 :o 7 "s ( !m apo/les2 to h act$1 z occasions (f]$1 9 correspond5ce1 & sometimes 9 conjunction ) !m4 ,c x1 aft] ?is1 be d\bt$1 b t ! religion & ! g5]al facts relat+ to x1 :i* ,/4 ,paul appe>s by 8 lett]s to h deliv]$ to ! sev]al *ur*es :i* he e/abli%$ at a di/ance1 7 at ! same "t taught & publi%$ at ,j]usalem itself1 ! place :]e ! bus9ess 0 transact$2 & taught & publi%$ by ^? :o _h att5d$ ! f\nd] ( ! in/itution 9 8 miracul\s1 or pret5d$ly miracul\s1 m9i/ry8 8,x is obs]vable1 = s x appe>s bo? 9 ! ,epi/les & f ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les1 t ,j]usalem1 & ! society ( believ]s 9 t city1 long cont9u$ ! c5tre f :i* ! mission>ies ( ! religion issu$ ) :i* all o!r *ur*es ma9ta9$ a correspond5ce & connexion1 to :i* !y ref]r$ _! d\bts1 & to ^: relief1 9 times ( public di/ress1 !y remitt$ _! *>itable assi/ance4 ,?is obs]vation ,i ?9k mat]ial1 because x proves t ?is 0 n ! case ( giv+ our acc\nts 9 "o c\ntry ( :at is transact$ 9 ano!r1 )\t af=d+ ! he>]s an opportunity ( kn[+ :e!r ! ?+s relat$ 7 cr$it$ by any1 or ev5 publi%$1 9 ! place :]e !y are report$ to h pass$4 8,v4 ,/4 ,paul's lett]s furni% evid5ce 7& :at bett] evid5ce ?an a man's own lett]s c be desir$87 ( ! s\ndness & sobriety ( 8 judgm5t4 ,8 caution 9 di/+ui%+ betwe5 ! occasional sugge/ions ( inspiration1 & ! ord9>y ex]cise ( 8 natural und]/&+1 is )\t example 9 ! hi/ory ( en?usiasm4 ,8 morality is e :]e calm1 pure1 & rational3 adapt$ to ! condition1 ! activity1 & ! bus9ess ( social life1 & ( its v>i\s relations2 free f ! ov]-scrupul\sness & au/]ities ( sup]/ition1 & f1 :at 0 m p]haps to be appreh5d$1 ! ab/ractions ( quietism1 & ! so>+s & extravagancies ( fanaticism4 ,8 judgm5t conc]n+ a hesitat+ consci5ce2 8 op9ion ( ! moral indiff]5cy ( _m actions1 yet ( ! prud5ce & ev5 ! duty ( compliance1 :]e non-compliance w\ld produce evil effects ^u ! m9ds ( ! p]sons :o obs]v$ x1 is z correct & j z ! mo/ lib]al & enlight5$ morali/ c\ld =m at ?is day4 ,! accuracy ( mod]n e?ics has f\nd no?+ to am5d 9 ^! det]m9ations40 99 99 99 99 99 8,broad1 obvi\s1 & explicit agreem5ts prove little2 because x may be sugge/$1 t ! ins]tion ( su* is ! ord9>y exp$i5t ( e =g]y2 & ?\gh !y may occur1 & probably w occur1 9 g5u9e writ+s1 yet x _c be prov$ t !y are peculi> to ^!4 ,?us :at ,/4 ,paul decl>es 9 *ap4 xi4 ( #a ,cor4 conc]n+ ! in/itution ( ! eu*>i/1 #8,= ,i h receiv$ ( ! ,"l t :i* ,i also deliv]$ unto y1 t ! ,"l ,jesus1 ! same night 9 :i* he 0 betray$1 took bread2 & :5 he _h giv5 ?anks1 he brake x1 & said1 ,take1 eat2 ?is is my body1 :i* is brok5 = y2 ?is d 9 remembrance ( me1' ?\gh x be 9 close & v]bal con=mity ) ! acc\nt ( ! same transaction pres]v$ by ,/4 ,luke1 is yet a con=mity ( :i* no use c be made 9 our argum5t2 = if x %\ld be object$ t ?is 0 a m]e recital f ! ,gospel1 borr[$ by ! au?or ( ! epi/le1 = ! purpose ( sett+ (f 8 composition by an appe>ance ( agreem5t ) ! receiv$ acc\nt ( ! ,"l's supp]1 ,i %\ld n "k h[ to repel ! ins9uation4 ,9 l mann]1 ! description :i* ,/4 ,paul gives ( himself 9 8 epi/le to ! ,philippians 7iii4 #e47--#8;,circumcis$ ! eigh? day1 ( ! /ock ( ,israel1 ( ! tribe ( ,b5jam91 an ,hebrew ( ! ,hebrews2 z t\*+ ! law1 a ,ph>isee2 conc]n+ zeal1 p]secut+ ! *ur*2 t\*+ ! righte\sness :i* is 9 ! law1 blameless'--is made up ( p>ticul>s s pla9ly deliv]$ conc]n+ him1 9 ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les1 ! ,epi/le to ! ,romans1 & ! ,epi/le to ! ,galatians1 t ,i _c d5y b t x w\ld be easy = an impo/or1 :o 0 fabricat+ a lett] 9 ! "n ( ,/4 ,paul1 to collect ^! articles into "o view4 ,?is1 !re=e1 is a con=mity :i* we d n adduce4 ,b :5 ,i read1 9 ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les1 t #8:5 ,paul came to ,d]be & ,ly/ra1 behold a c]ta9 disciple 0 !re1 nam$ ,timo!us1 ! son ( a c]ta9 woman :i* 0 a ,jewess2' & :51 9 an epi/le address$ to ,timo?y1 ,i f9d him rem9d$ ( 8 #8hav+ kn[n ! ,holy ,scriptures f a *ild1' :i* implies t he mu/1 on "o side or bo?1 h be5 br\ght up by ,jewi% p>5ts3 ,i conceive t ,i rem>k a co9cid5ce :i* %ews1 by its v obliquity1 t s*eme 0 n employ$ 9 its =mation40 99 99 99 99 99 8,an ass]tion 9 ! ,epi/le to ! ,colossians1 viz4 t #8,onesimus 0 "o ( !m1' is v]ifi$ by ! ,epi/le to ,philemon2 & is v]ifi$1 n by any m5tion ( ,colosse1 any ! mo/ di/ant intimation conc]n+ ! place ( ,philemon's abode1 b s+ly by /at+ ,onesimus to be ,philemon's s]vant1 & by jo9+ 9 ! salutation ,philemon ) ,ar*ippus1 = ?is ,ar*ippus1 :5 we g back to ! ,epi/le to ! ,colossians1 appe>s to h be5 an inhabitant ( t city1 &1 z x %\ld seem1 to h held an (fice ( au?ority 9 t *ur*4 ,! case /&s ?us4 ,take ! ,epi/le to ! ,colossians alone1 & no circum/ance is discov]able :i* makes out ! ass]tion1 t ,onesimus 0 #8"o ( !m4' ,take ! ,epi/le to ,philemon alone1 & no?+ at all appe>s conc]n+ ! place to :i* ,philemon or 8 s]vant ,onesimus belong$4 ,= any ?+ t is said 9 ! epi/le1 ,philemon might h be5 a ,!ssalonian1 a ,philippian1 or an ,ephesian1 z well z a ,colossian4 ,put ! two epi/les toge!r & ! matt] is cle>4 ,! read] p]ceives a junction ( circum/ances1 :i* asc]ta9s ! conclusion at once4 ,n[1 all t is necess>y to be add$ 9 ?is place is1 t ?is correspond5cy ev9ces ! g5u95ess ( "o epi/le1 z well z ( ! o!r4 ,x is l comp>+ ! two p>ts ( a clov5 tally4 ,co9cid5ce proves ! au!nticity ( bo?40 ,,paley4 ,footnote #bc3 ,see ,l>dn]1 vol4 xii4 p4 #bb4 ,footnote #bd3 ,l>dn]1 vol4 ii4 p4 #eih4 ,footnote #be3 ,see ,l>dn]'s ,recapitulation1 vol4 xii1 p4 #ec4 ,footnote #bf3 ,see ,l>dn]'s ,recapitulation1 vol4 xii4 p4 #ec4 ,footnote #bg3 ,l>dn]1 vol4 ii4 p4 #hjh4 ,footnote #bh3 ,l>dn]1 vol4 xiv4 p4 #dee4 ,footnote #bi3 ,l>dn]1 vol4 xiv4 p4 #deh4 ,footnote #cj3 ,l>dn]1 vol4 i4 p4 #cac4 ,footnote #ca3 ,ir54 adv]s4 ,ha]4 quot$ by ,l>dn]1 vol4 xv4 p4 #dbe4 ,footnote #cb3 ,l>dn]1 vol4 viii4 p4 #ajf4 ,footnote #cc3 ,see ! tracts writt5 9 ! controv]sy betwe5 ,tun/al & ,middleton ^u c]ta9 suspect$ epi/les ascrib$ to ,cic]o4 ,footnote #cd3 ,i believe t !re is a great deal ( tru? 9 ,dr4 ,l>dn]'s obs]vations1 t comp>atively few ( ^? books1 :i* we call apocryphal1 7 /rictly & orig9ally =g]ies4 ,see ,l>dn]1 vol4 xii4 p4 #afg4 ,footnote #ce3 ,l>dn]1 vol4 x4 p4 #ajc4 ,footnote #cf3 ,l>dn]1 vol4 xi4 p4 #hh4 ,footnote #cg3 are want+ only 9 #he & #aab ( ,k5nicott4 ,footnote #ch3 ,see ,ques4 #aed4 ,footnote #ci3 4 ,footnote #dj3 (t5times signifies1 ,cum1 ad1 prope1 juxta1 z well z 94 ,footnote #da3 8,! mo/ anci5t tradition among all nations1 is exactly agreeable to ! relation ( ,moses4 ,= 8 description ( ! orig9al ( ! _w is almo/ ! v same z 9 ! anci5t ,phnician hi/ories1 :i* are translat$ by ,philo ,biblius f ,san*onia?on's ,collection2 & a good "p ( x is to be f\nd among ! ,indians & ,egyptians2 :5ce x is t 9 ,l9us1 ,hesiod1 & _m o!r ,greek writ]s1 m5tion is made ( a ,*aos1 7signifi$ by "s "u ! "n ( an ,egg7 & ( ! fram+ ( animals1 & also ( man's =mation aft] ! div9e image1 & ! dom9ion giv5 him ov] all liv+ creatures2 :i* are to be se5 9 _m writ]s1 p>ticul>ly 9 ,ovid1 :o transcrib$ !m f ! ,greek4 ,t all ?+s 7 made by ! ,^w ( ,god1 is ass]t$ by ,epi*>mus1 & ! ,platoni/s2 & be=e !m1 by ! mo/ anci5t writ] 7,i d n mean ( ^? ,hymns :i* g "u 8 "n1 b7 ( ^? ,v]ses :i* 7 ( old call$ ,orpheus's2 n because ,orpheus compos$ !m1 b because !y conta9$ 8 doctr9es4 ,& ,emp$ocles ackn[l$g$1 t ! sun 0 n ! orig9al light1 b ! receptacle ( light1 7! /oreh\se & vehicle ( fire1 z ! anci5t ,*ri/ians express x47 ,aratus1 & ,catullus1 ?\ght ! div9e resid5ce 0 above ! />ry orb2 9 :i* ,hom] says1 !re is a cont9ual light4 ,?ales taught f ! anci5t s*ools1 t ,god 0 ! olde/ ( be+s1 because n begott52 t ! _w 0 mo/ beautiful1 because ! workman%ip ( ,god2 t d>kness 0 be=e light1 :i* latt] we f9d 9 ,orpheus's ,v]ses1 & ,hesiod1 :5ce x 01 t ! nations1 :o 7 mo/ t5aci\s ( anci5t cu/oms1 reckon$ ! "t by nights4 ,anaxagoras affirm$1 t all ?+s 7 regulat$ by ! supreme m9d3 ,aratus1 t ! />s 7 made by ,god2 ,virgil1 f ! ,greeks1 t ,life 0 infus$ into ?+s by ! ,_s ( ,god2 ,hesiod1 ,hom]1 & ,callima*us1 t man 0 =m$ ( clay2 la/ly1 ,maximus ,tyrius ass]ts1 t x 0 a con/ant tradition receiv$ by all nations1 t !re 0 "o supreme ,god1 ! cause ( all ?+s4 ,& we le>n f ,josephus1 ,philo1 ,tibullus1 ,clem5s ,alex&r9us1 & ,lucian1 7= ,i ne$ n m5tion ! ,hebrews7 t ! memory ( ! sev5 days' "w 0 pres]v$1 n only among ! ,greeks & ,italians1 by hon\r+ ! sev5? day2 b also among/ ! ,celt & ,indians1 :o all measur$ ! "t by weeks2 z we le>n f ,philo/ratus1 ,dion ,cassius1 & ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 & also ! mo/ anci5t names ( ! day4 ,! ,egyptians tell u1 t at fir/ m5 l$ _! lives 9 great simplicity1 _! bodies be+ nak$1 :5ce arose ! poet's fiction ( ! ,gold5 ,age1 fam\s among ! ,indians1 z ,/rabo rem>ks1 ,maimonides takes notice1 t ! hi/ory ( ,adam1 ( ,eve1 ( ! tree1 & ( ! s]p5t1 0 extant among ! idolatr\s ,indians 9 8 "t3 & !re are _m witnesses 9 our age1 :o te/ify t ! same is /ill to be f\nd among/ ! hea!n dwell+ 9 ,p]u1 & ! ,philipp9e isl&s1 p belong+ to ! same ,india2 ! "n ( ,adam among/ ! ,bra*mans2 & t x 0 reckon$ six ?\s& ye>s s9ce ! creation ( ! _w1 by ^? ( ,siam4 ,b]osus 9 8 hi/ory ( ,*aldea1 ,mane?os 9 8 ( ,egypt1 ,hi]om 9 8 ( ,phnicia1 ,hi/u1 ,hecatu1 ,hillanicus 9 !irs ( ,greece1 & ,hesiod among ! ,poets2 all ass]t t ! lives ( ^? :o desc5d$ f ! fir/ m51 7 almo/ a ?\s& ye>s 9 l5g?2 :i* is ! less incr$ible1 because ! hi/orians ( _m nations 7p>ticul>ly ,pausanias & ,philo/ratus among/ ! ,greeks1 & ,pl9y among/ ! ,romans7 relate1 t m5's bodies1 ^u op5+ _! sepul*res1 7 f\nd to be mu* l>g] 9 old "t4 ,& ,catullus1 aft] _m ( ! ,greeks1 relates1 t div9e visions 7 made to m5 be=e _! great & manifold crimes did1 z x 71 h9d] ,god1 & ^? ,spirits t att5d him1 f hold+ any correspond5ce ) m54 ,we almo/ e :]e1 9 ! ,greek & ,lat9 hi/orians1 meet ) ! savage life ( ! ,giants1 m5tion$ by ,moses4 ,& x is v rem>kable conc]n+ ! deluge1 t ! memory ( almo/ all nations ends 9 ! hi/ory ( x1 ev5 ^? nations :i* 7 unkn[n till our =efa!rs discov]$ !m3 s t ,v>ro calls all t ! unkn[n "t4 ,& all ^? ?+s :i* we read 9 ! poets1 wrapp$ up 9 fables 7a ,lib]ty !y all[ !mselves7 are deliv]$ by ! anci5t writ]s accord+ to tru? & reality2 t is1 agreeable to ,moses2 z y may see 9 ,b]osus's ,hi/ory ( ,*aldea1 ,abyd5us's ( ,assyria1 :o m5tions ! dove t 0 s5t out ( ! ark2 & 9 ,plut>* f ! ,greeks2 & 9 ,lucian1 :o says1 t 9 ,hi]apolis ( ,syria1 !re 0 rema9+ a mo/ anci5t hi/ory ( ! ark1 & ( ! pres]v+ a few n only ( mank9d1 b also ( o!r liv+ creatures4 ,! same hi/ory 0 extant also 9 ,molo & 9 ,nicolaus ,damasc5us2 :i* latt] names ! ark1 :i* we also f9d 9 ! hi/ory ( ,deucalion 9 ,apollodorus2 & _m ,spani>ds affirm1 t 9 sev]al p>ts ( ,am]ica1 z ,cuba1 ,me*oacana1 ,nic>aga1 is pres]v$ ! memory ( ! deluge1 ! sav+ alive ( animals1 especially ! rav5 & dove2 & ! deluge itself 9 t "p call$ ,gold5 ,ca/ile4 ,t rem>k ( ,pl9y's1 t ,joppa 0 built be=e ! ,flood1 discov]s :at "p ( ! e>? m5 inhabit$ be=e ! ,flood4 ,! place :]e ! ark re/$ aft] ! deluge on ! ,gordyan m\nta9s1 is evid5t f ! con/ant tradition ( ! ,arm5ians f all pa/ ages1 d[n to ?is v day4 ,japhet1 ! fa!r ( ! ,europeans1 & f him ,jon1 or1 z !y =m]ly pron\nc$ x1 ,javon ( ! ,greeks1 & ,hammon ( ! ,africans1 are names to be se5 9 ,moses1 & ,josephus & o!rs obs]ve ! l foot/eps 9 ! names ( o!r places & nations4 ,& :i* ( ! poets is x1 9 :i* we d n f9d m5tion made ( ! attempt to climb ! heav5s8 ,diodoris ,siculus1 ,/rabo1 ,tacitus1 ,pl9y1 ,sol9us1 speak ( ! burn+ ( ,sodom4 ,h]odotus1 ,diodorus1 ,/rabo1 ,philo ,biblius1 te/ify ! anci5t cu/om ( ,circumcision1 :i* is confirm$ by ^? nations desc5d$ f ,abraham1 n only ,hebrews1 b also ,idumans1 ,ismaelites1 & o!rs4 ,! hi/ory ( ,abraham1 ,isaac1 ,jacob1 & ,joseph1 agreeable ) ,moses1 0 extant ( old 9 ,philo ,biblius out ( ,san*onia?on1 9 ,b]osus1 ,hecatu1 ,damasc5us1 ,artapanus1 ,eupolemus1 ,demetrius1 & p>tly 9 ! anci5t writ]s ( ! ,orphic ,v]ses2 & some?+ ( x is /ill extant 9 ,ju/91 out ( ,trogus ,pompeius4 ,by almo/ all :i*1 is relat$ also ! hi/ory ( ,moses1 & 8 pr9cipal acts4 ,! ,orphic ,v]ses expressly m5tion 8 be+ tak5 out ( ! wat]1 & ! two tables t 7 giv5 him by ,god4 ,to ^! we may add ,polemon2 & sev]al ?+s ab\t 8 com+ out ( ,egypt1 f ! ,egyptian writ]s1 ,m5e?o1 ,lysima*us1 ,*remon4 ,nei!r c any prud5t man ?9k x at all cr$ible1 t ,moses1 :o _h s _m enemies1 n only ( ! ,egyptians1 b also ( _m o!r nations1 z ! ,idumans1 ,arabians1 & ,phnicians1 w\ld v5ture to relate any ?+ conc]n+ ! creation ( ! _w1 or ! orig9al ( ?+s1 :i* c\ld be confut$ by m anci5t writ+s1 or 0 contradictory to ! anci5t & receiv$ op9ions3 or t he w\ld relate any ?+ ( matt]s 9 8 own "t1 t c\ld be confut$ by ! te/imony ( _m p]sons !n alive1 ,diodorus ,siculus1 ,/rabo1 & ,pl9y1 ,tacitus1 & aft] !m ,dionysius ,long9us 7conc]n+ l(t9ess ( ,spee*7 make m5tion ( ,moses4 ,besides ! ,talmudi/s1 ,pl9y & ,apuleius1 speak ( ,jamnes & ,mambres1 :o resi/$ ,moses 9 ,egypt4 ,"s ?+s !re are 9 o!r writ+s1 & _m ?+s among/ ! ,py?agoreans1 ab\t ! ,law & ,rites giv5 by ,moses1 ,/rabo & ,ju/91 out ( ,trogus1 rem>kably te/ify conc]n+ ! religion & righte\sness ( ! anci5t ,jews2 s t !re seems to be no ne$ ( m5tion+ :at is f\nd1 or has =m]ly be5 f\nd ( ,jo%ua & o!rs1 agreeable to ! ,hebrew books2 see+1 t :oev] gives cr$it to ,moses 7:i* x is a %ame = any "o to refuse7 _c b believe ^? fam\s miracles done by ! h& ( ,god2 :i* is ! pr9cipal ?+ "h aim$ at4 ,n[ t ! miracles ( late date1 su* z ^? ( ,elija1 ,eli%a1 & o!rs1 %\ld n be c\nt]feit1 !re is ?is fur!r argum5t2 t 9 ^? times ,juda 0 become m kn[n1 & because ( ! diff]5ce ( religion 0 hat$ by ! neighb\rs1 :o c\ld v easily confute ! fir/ rise ( a lie4 ,! hi/ory ( ,jonah's be+ ?ree days 9 ! :ale's belly is 9 ,lycophron & neus ,gazeus1 only "u ! "n ( ,h]culus2 to advance ^: fame1 e ?+ t 0 great & noble us$ to be relat$ ( him1 z ,tacitus obs]ves4 ,c]ta9ly no?+ b ! manife/ evid5ce ( ! hi/ory c\ld compel ,julian 7:o 0 z great an enemy to ! ,jews z to ! ,*ri/ians7 to confess t !re 7 "s m5 inspir$ by ! div9e ,_s among/ ! ,jews1 & t fire desc5d$ f heav51 & consum$ ! sacrifices ( ,moses & ,elias4 ,& "h x is wor?y ( obs]vation1 t !re 0 n only v sev]e puni%m5ts ?reat5$ among/ ! ,hebrews1 to any :o %\ld falsely assume ! gift ( prophecy1 b v _m k+s1 :o by t means might h procur$ great au?ority to !mselves1 & _m le>n$ m51 su* z ,esdras & o!rs1 d>$ n to assume ?is hon\r to !mselves2 nay1 "s ages be=e ,*ri/'s "t1 nobody d>$ to d x4 ,mu* less c\ld s _m ?\s& p be impos$ ^u1 9 av\*+ a con/ant & public miracle1 ,i mean t ( ! oracle1 :i* %9$ on ! ,high ,prie/'s brea/1 :i* is s firmly believ$ by all ! ,jews1 to h rema9$ till ! de/ruction ( ! fir/ temple1 t _! ance/ors mu/ ( necessity be well assur$ ( ! tru? ( x40 ,,grotius4 ,footnote #db3 ,vid4 ,joseph ,antiq4 ,footnote #dc3 ,reason w affirm t e effect speaks a cause2 !n we ask h[ x %\ld happ5 t a doz5 illit]ate fi%]m5 & me*anicks ( ,galilee1 aft] ! wisdom ( ! philosoph]s _h left ! _w 9 d>kness1 %\ld h introduc$ s mu* light ( k1 t our *ildr5 & s]vants are wis] ?an ! anci5t philosoph]s8 ,let no "o say1 t !y only began1 :at ! wisdom ( aft] ages h c>ri$ on t[>ds p]fection4 ,! writ+s ( ! apo/les are ! same to ?is day2 z is prov$ by ! e>lie/ v]sions1 quotations1 & manuscripts4 ,s p]fect 0 ! sy/em ( morals !y left1 t no error has be5 detect$ 9 x1 & all attempts to build ^u or add to x1 h only expos$ ! ignorance ( ! individuals :o h essay$ to d s4 ,h[ has x happ5$ t :il/ le>n$ m5 h ev] be5 at discord ab\t ! nature1 & true f\ndation ( ! obligation ( virtue1 ^! despis$ fi%]m51 h %[n ! true f\ndation & nature ( duty1 & h err$ 9 no p>ticul>8 ,is x n /range t :il/ ! wisdom ( ! philosoph]s made _! pure/ virtue b a m ref9$ pride1 ^! poor m5 laid ! ax to ! root ( t pride1 & taught ! _w t ev5 _! virtues br\ght !m "u additional obligations to ,div9e grace8 ,is x n rem>kable t ! sy/em taught by ^! unle>n$ m5 %\ld s p]fectly co9cide ) :at is discov]$ 9 ! works ( ,god1 t :il/ x aims to eradicate s91 x repres5ts x z 9 e in/ance ev5tually productive ( ! glory ( t ,god1 :o br+s good out ( ! evil1 & light out ( ! d>kness8 ,h[ is x to be acc\nt$ =1 t :5 ! mo/ le>n$ rabbies p]v]t$ ! law1 & knew n its mean+1 t a few crude & un9/ruct$ fi%]m5 %\ld remove _! false con/ructions ( t law1 expla9 ! types1 %ad[s1 promises & prophecies1 %[ h[ ! tru? & ju/ice ( ,god might be cle> 9 ! p>don ( s91 & set ! lab\r+ consci5ce at re/8 ,h[ came ! fi%]m5 ( ,galilee to discov] to ! wise & le>n$ :at !y _h nev] conjectur$1 & tru?s1 :i* only att5tive m9ds at ! pres5t "t c acquiesce 91 t all ?+s are c]ta91 because =ekn[n1 & =ekn[n because ,div9e k mu/ be inf9ite & et]nal1 & yet t rational creatures may be capable ( *oos+ & refus+1 ?\gh !y mu/ be :olly dep5d5t8 ,is x n pass+ /range t ! wisdom ( ,philosoph]s1 ! le>n+ ( ,rabbies1 ! p[] ( ,k+s & ,emp]ors1 ! influ5ce ( ?\s&s ( prie/s1 ! prejudices ( ! _w1 & ! malice ( ! wick$ %\ld be ov]come by twelve poor fi%]m58 ,h[ is x to be acc\nt$ = t ^! twelve poor illit]ate m5 %\ld h effect$ su* surpris+ *anges1 t mod]n infidels are a%am$ ( ! evid5ce ( _! anci5t pr$ecessors1 & are oblig$ to borr[ f ! fi%]m5 ( ,galilee a portion ( ! k !y h introduc$1 )\t :i* ! oppos]s ( ! ,gospel mu/ fall into contempt8 ,is any man s cr$ul\s z to imag9e m5 ( no bett] education & opportunities1 possess$ ( !mselves all ?is k8 :5 or :]e has ! natural _w produc$ su* a phnom5on8 !y decl>$ t x 0 n ( !mselves1 b1 t su* feeble in/rum5ts 7 *os51 t ! p[] might appe> to be :at x really 01 f ,god4 ,?is te/imony !y confirm$ by miracles1 & seal$ ) _! blood4 ,footnote #dd3 ,vide ,dodd4 ,expos4 #c vol4 app4--,dick on ,insp4--,p>ry's ,enq4--,hawk]1 c4 ,footnote #de3 ,?is description ( ! ,_s's witness resembles s5sible assurance2 t !re may be su* an imm$iate sugge/ion1 or impression is possible2 b ! ,_s's witness is ! image ( ,god1 & is ( adoption4--,vide ,edw>ds's works1 vol4 #d4 p4 #afa4 ,que/4 ,v4 ,,que/4 ,v4 ,:at d ! scriptures pr9cipally tea*8 ,,answ4 ,! scriptures pr9cipally tea*1 :at man is to believe conc]n+ ,god1 & :at duty ,god requires ( man4#df ,hav+1 9 ! =ego+ answ]1 prov$ ! scriptures to be ! ^w ( ,god1 !re is 9 ?is a g5]al acc\nt ( ! cont5ts !re(2 !re are _m great doctr9es conta9$ !re91 all :i* may be r$uc$ to two heads1 to wit1 :at we are to believe1 & :at we are to d4 ,all religion is conta9$ 9 ^! two ?+s1 & s we may apply ! words ( ! apo/le to ?is case1 ,n[ ( ! ?+s :i* we h spok5 ?is is ! sum1 ,heb4 viii4 #a4 & accord+ly1 z ?is ,cate*ism is d$uc$ f scripture1 x conta9s two p>ts1 viz4 :at we are to believe1 & 9 :at in/ances we are to yield ob$i5ce to ! law ( ,god4 ,& t ! scriptures pr9cipally tea* ^! two ?+s1 appe>s f ! apo/le's advice to ,timo?y1 ,hold fa/ ! =m ( s\nd words1 :i* ?\ ha/ he>d ( me 9 fai? & love1 #b ,tim4 i4 #ac4 ,f ! scriptures' pr9cipally tea*+ u matt]s ( fai? & practice1 we inf]1 t fai? )\t works is dead2 or t he is n a true ,*ri/ian :o yields an ass5t to div9e revelation1 )\t a practical subjection to ,god1 9 all ways ( holy ob$i5ce1 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 & gives a *all5ge1 to ?is effect1 to ^? :o sep>ate fai? f works2 ,%ew me ?y fai? )\t ?y works1 & ,i w %ew !e my fai? by my works1 ,james ii4 #ag1 #ah4 &1 on ! o!r h&1 works )\t fai? are unacceptable4 ,a bl9d ob$i5ce1 or ignorant p]=mance ( "s ( ! ext]nal p>ts ( religion1 )\t ! k ( div9e tru?1 is no bett] ?an :at ! apo/le calls bodily ex]cise :i* pr(ite? little1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ah4 !re=e we ought to exam9e ourselves1 :e!r our fai? be f\nd$ on1 or truly d$uc$ f scripture8 & :e!r x be a practical fai?1 or1 z ! apo/le says1 su* z worke? by love8 ,gal4 v4 #f4 :e!r we gr[ 9 k1 z well z 9 zeal & dilig5ce1 9 p]=m+ _m duties ( religion1 if we w\ld approve ourselves s9c]e ,*ri/ians8 ,footnote #df3 ,:at we are to believe rea*es to ,qu4 #ia4 ! re/ is ( practice4 ,que/4 ,,vi4 ,,que/4 ,,vi4 ,:at d ! scriptures make kn[n ( ,god8 ,,answ4 ,! scriptures make kn[n :at ,god is1 ! p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 ! decrees1 & ! execution ( 8 decrees4 ,x is an amaz+ in/ance ( condesc5sion1 & an inexpressible fav\r :i* ,god be/[s on man1 t he %\ld manife/ himself to him1 & t n only 9 su* a way z he does to all mank9d1 by ! light ( nature1 :i* discov]s t he is2 b t he %\ld1 9 s glori\s a way1 decl>e :at he is1 z he does 9 8 ^w3 ?is is a di/+ui%+ privilege1 z ! ,psalmi/ obs]ves1 :5 speak+ ( ,god's %ew+ 8 ^w unto ,jacob1 8 /atutes & 8 judgm5ts unto ,israel1 ,psal4 cxlvii4 he m5tions x1 z an in/ance ( discrim9at+ grace1 9 t he has n dealt s ) any o!r nation4 ,?is rais$ ! admiration ( "o ( ,*ri/'s disciples1 :5 he said1 ,"l h[ is x t ?\ wilt manife/ ?yself to u1 & n unto ! _w6 ,john xiv4 #bb4 ,& x is /ill m wond]ful1 t he %\ld discov] to man :at he does1 or r :at he has decre$ or purpos$ to d1 & s %\ld imp>t 8 secrets to him2 h[ famili>ly does ,god h]e9 deal ) man6 ,?us he says conc]n+ ! holy patri>* ( old1 ,%all ,i hide f ,abraham ! ?+ :i* ,i d8 ,g54 xvi4 #ag4 ,h[ev]1 x is "o ?+ to "k ! secret purposes ( ,god1 & ano!r ?+ to "k ! v>i\s prop]ties !re(2 ! =m] ( ^!1 h[ev] kn[n ( old1 by extraord9>y intimation1 are n[ kn[n to u only by ! execution ( !m2 ! latt] is :at we may atta9 to ! k (1 by /udy+ ! scriptures4 ,n[ z ! scriptures make kn[n1 ,fir/1 ,:at ,god is2 ,secondly1 ,! p]sons 9 ! ,godhead2 ,?irdly1 ,8 decrees2 ,& ,f\r?ly1 ,! execution !re(2 s we are direct$ h]eby 9 ! me?od to be obs]v$ 9 treat+ ( ! great doctr9es ( our religion2 & accord+ly ! fir/ "p ( ?is ,cate*ism1#dg :i* treats ( doctr9al subjects1 conta9s an enl>gem5t on ^! f\r g5]al heads2 ! fir/ :]e( we proce$ to consid]4 ,footnote #dg3 ,t is unto ! #ia/ ,que/4 ,que/4 ,,vii4 ,,que/4 ,,vii4 ,:at is ,god8 ,,answ4 ,god is a ,_s1 9 & ( himself1 inf9ite 9 be+1 glory1 bless$ness1 & p]fection1 all-suffici5t1 et]nal1 un*angeable1 incompreh5sible1 e :]e pres5t1 almighty1 kn[+ all ?+s1 mo/ wise1 mo/ holy1 mo/ j1 mo/ m]ciful1 & graci\s1 long-suff]+1 & abundant 9 goodness & tru?4 ,be=e we proce$ to consid] ! div9e p]fections1 z conta9$ 9 ?is answ]1 let x be premis$1 #a4 ,t x is impossible = any "o to give a p]fect description ( ,god1 s9ce he is incompreh5sible1 !re=e no words c fully express1 or set =?1 8 p]fections2 :5 ! wise/ m5 on e>? speak ( him1 !y soon betray _! own weakness1 or discov]1 z ,elihu says1 t !y _c ord] _! spee* by reason ( d>kness1 ,job xxxviii4 #ai4 or1 t !y are b ( ye/]day1 & "k1 comp>atively1 no?+1 *ap4 viii4 #i4 ,we are b l *ildr51 talk+ ( matt]s above !m1 :i* _! t5d] age c take 9 b little (1 :5 we speak ( ! inf9ite p]fections ( ! div9e nature2 ,?is k is too wond]ful = u2 x is high1 we _c atta9 to x1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #f4 ,h[ little a portion is he>d ( him8 ,job4 xxvi4 #ad4 #b4 ,?\gh ,god _c be p]fectly describ$2 yet !re is some?+ ( him t we may "k1 & ought to make ! matt] ( our /udy & dilig5t enquiries4 ,:5 8 glory is set =? 9 scripture1 we are n to look ^u ! expressions !re made use (1 z words )\t any mann] ( ideas affix$ to !m2 = x is "o ?+ to h adequate ideas ( an inf9itely p]fect be+1 & ano!r ?+ to h no ideas at all ( him2 nei!r are our ideas ( ,god to be reckon$1 = ?is reason1 altoge!r false1 ?\gh !y are imp]fect2 = x is "o ?+ to ?9k ( him 9 an unbecom+ way1 n agreeable to 8 p]fections1 or to attribute ! weakness & imp]fection to him :i* d n belong to 8 nature1 & ano!r ?+ to ?9k ( him1 ) ! highe/ & be/ conceptions we are able to ent]ta9 ( 8 inf9ite p]fections1 :ile1 at ! same "t1 we h a due s5se ( our own weakness1 & ! %all[ness ( our capacities4 ,:5 we ?us ord] our ?\ghts conc]n+ ! great ,god1 ?\gh we are f> f compreh5d+ 8 inf9ite p]fections1 yet our conceptions are n to be conclud$ errone\s1 :5 direct$ by 8 ^w2 :i* leads u to consid] h[ we may conceive aright ( ! div9e p]fections1 t we may n ?9k or speak ( ,god1 t :i* is n "r1 ?\gh at be/ we "k b little ( 8 glory2 & 9 ord] !reunto1 7#a47 ,we mu/ fir/ take an e/imate ( f9ite p]fections1 :i* we h "s ideas (1 ?\gh n p]fect ones 9 all respects2 su* z p[]1 wisdom1 goodness1 fai?fulness1 c4 7#b47 ,!n we mu/ conceive t ^! are em95tly1 ?\gh n =mally 9 ,god2 t is1 !re is no p]fection 9 ! creature1 b we mu/ ascribe ! same to ,god1 ?\gh n 9 ! same way2 or ?us1 :atev] p]fection is 9 ! creature1 ! same is 9 ,god1 & inf9itely m2 or x is 9 ,god1 b n 9 su* a f9ite1 limit$1 or imp]fect way1 z x is 9 ! creature2 ,he t plant$ ! e>1 %all he n he>8 ,he t =m$ ! eye1 %all n he see8 ,he t tea*e? man k1 %all he n "k8 ,psal4 xciv4 #i1 #aj4 ,!re=e1 7#c47 ,:5 ! same words are us$ t import a p]fection 9 ,god1 & 9 ! creature1 viz4 wisdom1 p[]1 c4 we mu/ n suppose t ^! words import ! same ?+ 9 _! diff]5t application2 = :5 !y are appli$ to ! creature1 ?\gh we call !m p]fections1 yet !y are1 at be/1 b f9ite1 & h _m imp]fections att5d+ !m1 all :i* we mu/ sep>ate or ab/ract 9 our ?\ghts1 :5 ! same words are us$ to set =? any div9e p]fection3 ?us k is a p]fection ( ! human nature1 & ! same ^w is us$ to d5ote a div9e p]fection2 yet we mu/ consid]1 at ! same "t1 t ! ,"l see? n z man see?1 #a ,sam4 xvi4 #g4 ,! same may be said ( all 8 o!r p]fections2 he worke? n z man worke?2 :atev] p]fections are ascrib$ to ! creature1 !y are to be consid]$ z agreeable to ! subject 9 :i* !y are2 s :5 ! same words are us$ to set =? any ( ! div9e p]fections1 !y are to be und]/ood 9 a way becom+ a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection4 ,?is has giv5 occasion to div9es to di/+ui% ! p]fections ( ,god1 into ^? t are communicable1 & incommunicable4 #a4 ,! communicable p]fections ( ,god are su*1 :]e( we f9d "s fa9t resemblance 9 intellig5t creatures1 ?\gh1 at ! same "t1 !re is an inf9ite disproportion2 z :5 we speak ( ,god z holy1 wise1 j1 p[]ful1 or fai?ful1 we f9d some?+ l ^! p]fections 9 ! creature1 ?\gh we are n to suppose !m1 9 all respects1 ! same z !y are 9 ,god2 !y are 9 him1 9 8 own1 t is1 an inf9ite way2 !y are 9 u1 9 our own1 t is1 a f9ite & limit$ way4 #b4 ,! incommunicable p]fections ( ,god are su*1 ( :i* !re is n ! lea/ %ad[1 or similitude 9 creatures1 b !y r repres5t him z oppos$ to !m4 ,?us :5 we speak ( him z inf9ite1 incompreh5sible1 un*angeable1 )\t beg9n+1 indep5d5t1 c4 ^! p]fections conta9 9 !m an acc\nt ( ! va/ di/ance t !re is betwe5 ,god & ! creature1 or h[ inf9itely he exce$s all o!r be+s1 & is oppos$ to e ?+ t argues imp]fection 9 !m4 ,f ?is g5]al acc\nt we h giv5 ( ! div9e p]fections1 we may inf]1 #a4 ,t !re is no?+ common betwe5 ,god & ! creature2 t is1 !re is no?+ :i* belongs to ! div9e nature t c be attribut$ to ! creature2 & no?+ prop] to ! creature is to be appli$ to ,god3 yet !re are "s rays ( ! div9e glory1 :i* may be beheld z %9+ =?1 or display$ 9 ! creature1 especially 9 ! intellig5t "p ( ! creation1 angels & m51 :o are1 = t reason1 repres5t$ z made aft] ! div9e image4 #b4 ,let u nev] ?9k or speak ( ! div9e p]fections b ) ! highe/ rev]5ce1 le/ we take 8 "n 9 va91 or debase him 9 our ?\ghts2 ,%all n 8 excell5cy make y afraid1 & 8 dread fall ^u y8 ,job xiii4 #aa4 ,& :5ev] we comp>e ,god ) ! creatures1 viz4 angels & m51 t be> some:at ( 8 image1 let u1 at ! same "t1 ab/ract 9 our ?\ghts1 all _! imp]fections1 :e!r natural or moral1 f him1 & consid] ! inf9ite disproportion t !re is betwe5 him & !m4 ,we n[ come to consid] ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 9 ! ord] 9 :i* !y are laid d[n 9 ?is answ]4 ,i4 ,god is a ,_s2 t is1 an immat]ial sub/ance1 )\t body or bodily p>ts2 ?is he is said to be 9 ,john iv4 #bd4 ,b if x be enquir$ :at we mean by a ,_s1 let x be premis$1 t we _c fully und]/& :at our own spirits1 or s\ls are2 we "k less ( ! nature ( angels1 a high] k9d ( spirits1 & lea/ ( all ( ! spirituality ( ! div9e nature2 h[ev]1 our ideas fir/ beg9 at :at is f9ite1 9 consid]+ ! nature & prop]ties ( spirits2 & f !nce we are l$ to conceive ( ,god z inf9itely m p]fect ?an any f9ite _s4 ,"h we %all consid] ! ^w _s1 z appli$ m especially to angels1 & ! s\ls ( m52 & let x be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t a _s is ! mo/ p]fect & excell5t be+2 ! s\l is m excell5t ?an ! body1 or inde$ ?an any ?+ t is purely mat]ial2 s angels are ! mo/ p]fect & glori\s "p ( ! creation1 z !y are spiritual be+s1 9 "s ?+s excell+ ! s\ls ( m54 #b4 ,a _s is1 9 its own nature1 immortal2 x has no?+ 9 its frame & con/itution t t5ds to corruption1 z !re is 9 mat]ial ?+s1 :i* consi/ ( v>i\s p>ts1 t may be dissolv$ or sep>at$1 & _! =m alt]$1 :i* is :at we call corruption2 b ?is belongs n to spirits1 :i* are liable to no *ange 9 _! nature1 b by ! imm$iate h& ( ,god1 :o c1 if he pleases1 r$uce !m aga9 to _! fir/ no?+4 #c4 ,a _s is capable ( und]/&+1 & will+1 & putt+ =? actions agreeable !reunto1 :i* no o!r be+ c d3 ?us1 ?\gh ! sun is a glori\s & useful be+2 yet1 because x is mat]ial1 x is n capable ( ?\ght1 or any moral action1 su* z angels1 & ! s\ls ( m51 c put =?4 ,n[ ^! conceptions ( ! nature & prop]ties ( f9ite spirits1 lead u to conceive ( ,god z a _s4 ,&1 7#a47 ,z spirits excel all o!r creatures1 we mu/ conclude ,god to be ! mo/ excell5t & p]fect ( all be+s1 & also t he is incorruptible1 immortal1 & invisible1 z he is said to be 9 scripture1 ,rom4 i4 #bc4 & #a ,tim4 i4 #ag4 ,moreov]1 x foll[s f h5ce1 t he has an und]/&+ & w1 & s we may conceive ( him z ! ,creator & gov]nor ( all ?+s2 ?is he c\ld n be1 if he 7 n an intellig5t & sov]eign be+1 & p>ticul>ly a _s4#dh 7#b47 ,! diff]5ce betwe5 o!r spiritual sub/ances & ,god1 is1 t all _! excell5cy is only comp>ative1 viz4 z !y excel ! be/ ( all mat]ial be+s 9 _! nature & prop]ties2 b ,god1 z a _s1 is inf9itely m excell5t1 n only ?an all mat]ial be+s1 b ?an all creat$ spirits4 ,_! p]fections are d]iv$ f him1 & !re=e he is call$1 ,! ,fa!r ( spirits1 ,heb4 xii4 #i4 & ! ,god ( ! spirits ( all fle%1 ,numb4 xvi4 #bb4 & 8 p]fections are und]iv$3 o!r spirits are1 z we h obs]v$1 9 _! own nature1 immortal1 yet ,god c r$uce !m to no?+2 b ,god is indep5d5tly immortal1 & !re=e x is said ( him1 t he only ha? immortality1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #af4 ,f9ite spirits1 inde$1 h und]/&+ & w1 b ^! p[]s are conta9$ )9 c]ta9 limits :]eas ,god is an inf9ite _s1 & !re=e x c be said ( none b him1 t 8 und]/&+ is inf9ite1 ,psal4 cxlvii4 #e4 ,f ,god's be+ a _s1 we may inf]1 #a4 ,t he is ! mo/ suitable good to ! nature ( our s\ls1 :i* are spirits2 he c communicate himself1 & apply ^? ?+s to !m1 :i* t5d to make !m happy1 z ! ,god & ,fa!r ( spirits4 #b4 ,he is to be wor%ipp$ 9 a spiritual mann]1 ,john iv4 #bd4 t is1 ) our :ole s\ls1 & 9 a way becom+ 8 spiritual nature2 !re=e1 #c4 ,we are to frame no similitude or resemblance ( him 9 our ?\ghts1 z ?\gh he 7 a corporeal or mat]ial be+2 nei!r are we to make any pictures ( him4 ,?is ,god =bids ,israel to d1 ,deut4 iv4 #ab1 #ae1 #af4 & tells !m1 t !y _h n ! lea/ pret5ce = s do+1 inasmu* z !y saw no similitude ( him1 :5 he spake to !m 9 ,horeb2 & to make an image ( him w\ld be to corrupt !mselves4 ,,ii4 ,god is said to be 91 & (1 himself1 n z ?\gh he gave be+ to1 or 0 ! cause ( himself1 = t implies a contradiction2 !re=e div9es g5]ally say1 t ,god is 91 & ( himself1 n positively1 b negatively1 t is1 8 be+ & p]fections are und]iv$1 & n communicat$ to him1 z all f9ite p]fections are1 by him1 to ! creature2 !re=e he is self-exi/5t1 or indep5d5t1 :i* is "o ( ! highe/ glories ( ! div9e nature1 by :i* he is di/+ui%$ f all creatures1 :o live1 move1 & h _! be+ 9 & f him4 ,?is attribute ( indep5d5cy belongs to all 8 p]fections2 ?us 8 wisdom1 p[]1 goodness1 hol9ess1 c4 are all indep5d5t4 ,&1 #a4 ,) respect to 8 k or wisdom1 he do? n receive ideas f any object out ( himself1 z all intellig5t creatures d1 &1 9 t respect1 are said to dep5d on ! object2 s t if !re 7 n su* objects1 !y c\ld n h ! k or idea ( !m 9 _! m9ds2 !re=e ! object kn[n mu/ fir/ exi/1 be=e we c appreh5d :at x is4 ,b ?is mu/ n be said ( ,god's k1 = t w\ld be to suppose ! ?+s t he kn[s antec$5t to 8 kn[+ !m4 ,! indep5d5cy ( 8 k is elegantly describ$ 9 scripture2 ,:o ha? direct$ ! ,_s ( ! ,"l1 or1 be+ 8 c\nsellor1 has taught him8 ,) :om took he c\nsel1 & :o in/ruct$ him1 & taught him 9 ! pa? ( judgm5t1 & taught him k1 & %ew$ to him ! way ( und]/&+8 ,isa4 xl4 #ac1 #ad4 #b4 ,he is indep5d5t 9 p[]1 !re=e z he receives /r5g? f no "o1 s he do? n act dep5d5tly on ! w ( ! creature2 ,:o ha? enjo9$ him 8 way2 ,job xxxvi4 #bc4 & accord+ly1 z he receiv$ ! p[] ( act+ f no "o1 s none c h9d]1 turn aside1 or contr\l 8 p[]1 or put a /op to 8 me?ods ( act+4 #c4 ,he is indep5d5t z to 8 hol9ess1 hat+ s9 necess>ily1 & n b>ely dep5d+ on "s reasons out ( himself1 :i* induce him !reunto2 = x is ess5tial to ! div9e nature to be inf9itely opposite to all s91 & !re=e to be indep5d5tly holy4 #d4 ,he is indep5d5t z to 8 b\nty & goodness1 & s he communicates bless+s n by con/ra9t1 b accord+ to 8 sov]eign w4 ,?us he gave be+ to ! _w1 & all ?+s !re91 :i* 0 ! fir/ in/ance ( b\nty & goodness1 & a v great "o x 01 n by con/ra9t1 b by 8 free w1 = 8 pleasure !y are & 7 creat$4 ,9 l mann]1 :atev] in/ances ( m]cy he ext5ds to mis]able creatures1 he /ill acts indep5d5tly1 9 ! display !re(2 no?+ out ( himself moves or lays a con/ra9t ^u him1 b he %ews m]cy because x is 8 pleasure s to d4 ,b1 to ev9ce ! tru? ( ?is doctr9e1 t ,god is indep5d5t z to 8 be+1 & all 8 p]fections1 let x be f>!r consid]$1 7#a47 ,t all ?+s dep5d on 8 p[]1 :i* br\ght !m into1 & pres]ves !m 9 be+2 !re=e !y exi/ by 8 w1 z _! creator & pres]v]1 & consequ5tly are n necess>y1 b dep5d5t be+s4 ,if !re=e all ?+s dep5d on ,god1 x is ! greate/ absurdity to say t ,god dep5ds on any ?+1 = ?is w\ld be to suppose ! cause & ! effect to be mutually dep5d5t on1 & d]iv$ f ea* o!r1 :i* inf]s a contradiction4 7#b47 ,if ,god be inf9itely above ! highe/ creatures1 he _c dep5d on any ( !m2 = dep5d5ce argues inf]iority4 ,n[ t ,god is above all ?+s is c]ta93 ?is is repres5t$ 9 a v beautiful mann] by ! prophet1 :5 he says1 ,isa4 xl4 #ae1 #ag4 ,behold ! nations are z ! drop ( ! bucket1 & are c\nt$ z ! small du/ ( ! balance2 all nations be=e him are z no?+1 & !y are c\nt$ to him less ?an no?+ & vanity2 !re=e he _c be said to be inf]ior to !m1 &1 by consequ5ce1 to dep5d on !m4 7#c47 ,if ,god dep5ds on any creature1 he does n exi/ necess>ily3 & if s1 !n he might n h be52 = ! same w1 by :i* he is suppos$ to exi/1 might h det]m9$ t he %\ld n h exi/$4 ,if !re=e ,god be n indep5d5t1 he might n h be51 &1 accord+ to ! same me?od ( reason+1 he might cease to be2 = ! same w1 t gave be+ to him1 might take x away at pleasure1 :i* is altoge!r inconsi/5t ) ! idea ( a ,god4 ,f ,god's be+ indep5d5t1 or 9 & ( himself1 we inf]1 #a4 ,t we ought to conclude t ! creature _c lay any obligation on him1 or d any ?+ t may t5d to make him m happy ?an he is 9 himself2 ! apo/le gives a *all5ge to ?is effect1 ,:o ha? fir/ giv5 to him1 & x %all be recomp5s$ unto him aga91 ,rom4 xi4 #ce4 & ,eliphaz says to ,job1 ,job xxii4 #b1 #c4 ,c a man be pr(itable to ,god1 z he t is wise may be pr(itable unto himself8 ,is x any pleasure to ! ,almighty1 t ?\ art righte\s8 or is x ga9 to him1 t ?\ make/ ?y ways p]fect8 #b4 ,if indep5d5cy be a div9e p]fection1 !n let x n1 9 any in/ance1 or by any consequ5ce1 be attribut$ to ! creature2 let u conclude1 t all our spr+s are 9 him1 & t all we enjoy & hope = is f him1 :o is ! au?or & f9i%] ( our fai?1 & ! f\nta9 ( all our bless$ness4 ,,iii4 ,god is inf9ite 9 be+1 glory1 bless$ness1 & p]fection4 ,to be inf9ite1 is to be )\t all b\nds or limits1 ei!r actual or possible3 n[ t ,god is s1 is evid5t1 f 8 be+ indep5d5t & uncreat$2 & because 8 w fixes ! b\nds ( all ! excell5cies1 p]fections1 & p[]s ( ! creature4 ,if !re=e he do? n exi/ by ! w ( ano!r1 he is inf9ite 9 be+1 & consequ5tly 9 all p]fection3 ?us x is said1 ,psal4 cxlvii4 #e4 8 und]/&+ is inf9ite1 :i* w f>!r appe>1 :5 we consid] him z omnisci5t2 8 w det]m9es :at %all come to pass1 ) an inf9ite sov]eignty1 t _c be contr\l$1 or r5d]$ ineffectual2 8 p[] is inf9ite1 & !re=e all ?+s are equally possible1 & easy to x1 nor c x be resi/$ by any contr>y =ce or p[]2 & he is inf9ite 9 bless$ness1 z be+ self-suffici5t1 or n /&+ 9 ne$ ( any ?+ to make him m happy ?an he 0 9 himself1 f all et]nity4 ,! ,psalmi/ is suppos$ by _m1 to speak 9 ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 :5 he says1 ,psal4 xvi4 #b4 ,my goodness ext5de? n to !e1 q4 d4 8,h[ mu* soev] ?y relative glory may be illu/rat$1 by :at ,i h engag$ to p]=m 9 ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 yet ?is c make no addition to ?9e ess5tial glory40 ,& if s1 !n c]ta9ly no?+ c be done by u :i* may 9 ! lea/ contribute !reunto4 ,,iv4 ,god is all-suffici5t1 by :i* we und]/& t he ha? en\gh 9 himself to satisfy ! mo/ enl>g$ desires ( 8 creatures1 & to make !m completely bless$4 ,z 8 self-suffici5cy is t :]eby he has en\gh 9 himself to d5om9ate him completely bless$1 z a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection2 s 8 all-suffici5cy is t1 :]eby he is able to communicate z mu* bless$ness to 8 creatures1 z he is pleas$ to make !m capable ( receiv+2 & !re=e he is able n only to supply all _! wants1 b to d exce$+ly above all t !y ask or ?9k1 ,phil4 iv4 #ai4 & ,eph4 iii4 #bj4 ,?is he c d1 ei!r 9 an imm$iate way2 or1 if he ?9ks fit to make use ( creatures z in/rum5ts1 to fulfil 8 pleasure1 & communicate :at he designs to imp>t to u1 he is nev] at a loss2 = z !y are ! "w ( 8 h&s1 s he has a "r to use !m at 8 w2 ^u :i* acc\nt1 !y are said1 all ( !m to be 8 s]vants1 ,psal4 cxix4 #ia4 ,?is doctr9e ( ,god's all-suffici5cy %\ld be improv$ by u1 #a4 ,to induce u to seek happ9ess 9 him alone3 creatures are no m ?an ! /ream1 b he is ! f\nta92 we may1 9 a m$iate way1 receive "s small drops f !m1 b he is ! ocean ( all bless$ness4 #b4 ,let u take he$ t we d n reflect on1 or 9 effect1 d5y ?is p]fection2 :i* we may be said to d 9 v>i\s in/ances4 ,z1 7#a47 ,:5 we are discont5t$ ) our pres5t condition1 & desire m ?an ,god has allott$ = u4 ,?is seems to h be5 ! s9 ( ! angels1 :o left _! fir/ habitation ?r\gh pride1 seek+ m ?an ,god design$ !y %\ld h2 & ?is 0 ! s9 by :i* our fir/ p>5ts fell1 desir+ a great] degree ( k ?an :at !y ?\ght !mselves possess$ (3 ?us !y fanci$1 t by eat+ ! =bidd5 fruit1 !y %\ld be z gods1 kn[+ good & evil1 ,g54 iii4 #e4 7#b47 ,we practically d5y ! all-suffici5cy ( ,god1 :5 we seek bless+s ( :at k9d soev] !y are1 9 an indirect way1 z ?\gh ,god 7 n able to be/[ !m ^u u 9 8 own way1 or 9 ! use ( lawful means3 ?us ,rebecca & ,jacob did1 :5 !y contriv$ a lie to obta9 ! bless+1 *ap4 xxvii4 z ?\gh !re _h n be5 an all-suffici5cy 9 provid5ce to br+ x ab\t1 )\t _! hav+ rec\rse to ^? me?ods t 7 9 !mselves s9ful4 7#c47 ,:5 we use unlawful means to escape imm95t dang]s4 ,?us ,david did :5 he feign$ himself mad1 suppos+1 )\t gr\nd1 t he %\ld h be5 sla9 by ,a*i%1 k+ ( ,ga?2 & t !re 0 no o!r way to escape b ?is1 #a ,sam4 xxi4 #ac4 & ,abraham & ,isaac1 ,g54 *apt]s xx4 & xxvi4 :5 !y d5i$ _! wives1 conclud+ ?is to h be5 an exp$i5t to save _! lives1 z ?\gh ,god 7 n able to save !m 9 a bett] & m hon\rable way4 7#d47 ,:5 we di/ru/ 8 provid5ce1 ?\gh we h _h l>ge exp]i5ce ( its appe>+ = u 9 v>i\s in/ances3 ?us ,david did1 :5 he said1 9 8 he>t1 ,i %all "o day p]i% by ! h& ( ,saul1 #a ,sam4 xxvii4 #a4 & ! ,israelites1 :5 !y said1 ,c ,god furni% a table 9 ! wild]ness8 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #ai4 ?\gh he _h provid$ = !m 9 an extraord9>y way ev] s9ce !y _h be5 !re3 yea1 ,moses himself 0 faulty 9 ?is matt]1 :5 he said1 ,:5ce %\ld ,i h fle% to give unto all ?is p8 ,i am n able to be> all ?is p alone1 because x is too heavy = me1 ,numb4 xi4 #ac1 #ad4 & ,asa1 :5 he tempt$ ,b5hadad to break 8 league ) ,baa%a1 :o made w> aga9/ him2 z ?\gh ,god 7 n able to deliv] him )\t ?is indirect practice1 ?\gh he _h 9 an em95t mann]1 appe>$ = him1 9 giv+ him a signal victory ov] ,z]ah ! ,e?iopian1 :5 he came aga9/ him ) an army ( a million ( m51 #b ,*ron4 xvi4 #c4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xiv4 #i1 #ac4 & likewise ,jo%ua1 :5 ,israel _h suff]$ a small defeat1 occasion$ by ,a*an's s91 :5 !y fl$ be=e ! m5 ( ,ai1 ?\gh !re 7 b ?irty-six ( !m sla92 yet1 on t occasion1 he is ready to wi% t ,god _h n br\ght !m ov] ,jordan1 & m$itates no?+ b ru9 & de/ruction f ! ,amorites1 =gett+ ,god's =m] deliv]ances1 & di/ru/+ 8 fai?fulness1 & c>e ( 8 p1 &1 z x 71 call+ 9 "q 8 all-suffici5cy1 z ?\gh he 7 n able to accompli% ! promises he _h made to !m1 ,jo%4 vii4 #g1 #h1 #i4 7#e47 ,:5 we d\bt ( ! tru?1 or c]ta9 accompli%m5t ( 8 promises1 & s are ready to say1 ,ha? ,god =gott5 to be graci\s8 ,do? 8 tru? fail = ev]8 ,?is we are apt to d1 :5 !re are great difficulties 9 ! way ( ! accompli%m5t !re(3 ?us ,s>ah1 :5 x 0 told h] t %e %\ld h a *ild1 9 h] old age1 laugh$1 ?r\gh unbelief1 ,g54 xviii4 #ab4 & ,god intimates1 t ?is 0 an affront to 8 all-suffici5cy1 :5 he says1 ,is any ?+ too h>d = ! ,"l8 v]4 #ad4 & ,gideon1 ?\gh he 0 told t ,god 0 ) him1 & _h an express comm& to g 9 8 might1 ) a promise t he %\ld deliv] ,israel f ! ,midianites1 yet he says1 ,o ,"l :]e) %all ,i save !m8 = my family is poor 9 ,manasseh1 & ,i am ! lea/ 9 my fa!r's h\se1 ,judg4 vi4 #ae4 ,god tells him aga91 ,i w be ) !e1 & smite ! ,midianites1 v]4 #af4 yet1 aft]w>ds1 he desires t he w\ld give him a sign 9 ! wet & dry fleece4 ,:at is ?is b que/ion+ 8 all-suffici5cy8 7#f47 ,:5 we decl9e great s]vices1 ?\gh call$ to !m by ,god1 "u pret5ce ( our unfitness = !m3 ?us :5 ! prophet ,j]emiah 0 call$ to deliv] ! ,"l's message to ! rebelli\s h\se ( ,israel1 he desires to be excus$1 & says1 ,behold ,i _c speak1 = ,i am a *ild2 :]eas ! ma9 disc\ragem5t 0 ! difficulty ( ! "w1 & ! haz>ds he 0 l to run2 b ,god enc\rages him to x1 by putt+ him 9 m9d ( 8 all-suffici5cy1 :5 he tells him1 t he w\ld be ) him1 & deliv] him1 ,j]4 i4 #f4 comp>$ ) v]4 #h4 ,?is div9e p]fection af=ds matt] ( support & enc\ragem5t to believ]s1 "u ! greate/ /raits & difficulties !y are expos$ to 9 ?is _w2 & we h _m in/ances 9 scripture ( ^? :o h _h rec\rse to x 9 ! l cases4 ,?us1 :5 ,david 0 9 ! greate/ /raits t ev] he met )1 ^u ! ,amalekites' spoil+ ( ,ziklag1 & c>ry+ away ! wom5 captives1 ! p talk$ ( /on+ him1 & all ?+s seem$ to make aga9/ him2 yet x is said1 t he enc\rag$ himself 9 ! ,"l 8 ,god1 #a ,sam4 xxx4 #f4 s ,mordecai 0 confid5t t ! enl>gem5t & deliv]ance ( ! ,jews %\ld come "s o!r way1 if n by ,e/h]'s int]cession = !m1 :5 %e 0 afraid to g 9 to ! k+1 ,e/h4 iv4 #ad4 & ?is confid5ce he c\ld nev] h obta9$1 consid]+ ! pres5t po/ure ( _! affairs1 )\t a due reg>d to ,god's all-suffici5cy4 ,moreov]1 x 0 ?is div9e p]fection t enc\rag$ ,abraham to obey ! difficult comm& ( (f]+ 8 son3 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 he did ?is z kn[+ t ,god 0 able to raise him f ! dead1 ,heb4 xi4 #ai4 & :5 believ]s are "u ! greate/ di/ress1 f ! assaults ( _! spiritual enemies1 !y h a w>rant f ,god1 z ! apo/le _h1 to enc\rage !mselves1 t !y %all come (f victori\s1 because 8 grace is suffici5t = !m1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #h1 #i4 ,v4 ,god is et]nal3 ?is respects 8 duration1 to wit1 z he 0 )\t beg9n+1 z well z %all be )\t end2 or z 8 duration is un*angeable1 or )\t succession1 ! same f ev]la/+ to ev]la/+3 ?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,be=e ! m\nta9s 7 br\ght =?1 or ev] ?\ had/ =m$ ! e>? & ! _w2 ev5 f ev]la/+ to ev]la/+ ?\ art ,god1 ,psal4 xc4 #b4 #a4 ,t ,god is f ev]la/+1 appe>s1 7#a47 ,f 8 be+ a necess>y1 self-exi/5t be+1 or1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 9 & ( himself1 !re=e he mu/ be f ev]la/+2 = :atev] is n produc$ is f et]nity4 ,n[ t ,god did n d]ive 8 be+ f any "o1 is evid5t1 because he gave be+ to all ?+s1 :i* is impli$ 9 _! be+ creatures2 !re=e no?+ gave be+ to him1 & consequ5tly he 0 f et]nity4 7#b47 ,if he is an inf9itely p]fect be+1 z has be5 obs]v$ be=e1 !n 8 duration is inf9itely p]fect1 & consequ5tly x is b\ndless1 t is to say1 et]nal3 x is an imp]fection1 9 all creat$ be+s1 t !y began to exi/1 & !re=e !y are said1 9 a comp>ative s5se1 to be b ( ye/]day2 we mu/ !re=e1 :5 we conceive ( ,god1 sep>ate ?is imp]fection f him1 & s conclude t he 0 f all et]nity4 7#c47 ,if he creat$ all ?+s 9 ! beg9n+1 !n he 0 be=e ! beg9n+ ( "t1 t is1 f et]nity3 ?us x is said1 ,9 ! beg9n+ ,god creat$ ! heav5 & ! e>?1 ,g54 i4 #a4 ?is is v evid5t1 = "t is a successive duration1 tak+ its rise f a c]ta9 po9t1 or mom5t1 :i* we call ! beg9n+3 n[ t duration1 :i* 0 be=e ?is1 mu/ be f et]nity1 unless we suppose "t be=e "t began1 or1 :i* is all "o1 t !re 0 a successive duration be=e successive duration began1 :i* is a contradiction4 ,!re=e1 if ,god fix$ t beg9n+ to all ?+s1 z _! ,creator1 & p>ticul>ly to "t1 :i* is ! measure ( ! duration ( all creat$ be+s1 !n x is evid5t t he 0 be=e "t1 & consequ5tly f et]nity4 7#d47 ,?is also appe>s f scripture2 z :5 x is said1 ,! et]nal ,god is ?y refuge1 & und]nea? are ! ev]la/+ arms1 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #bg4 & :5 we read ( 8 et]nal p[] & ,godhead1 ,rom4 i4 #bj4 & else:]e1 ,art n ?\ f ev]la/+ ,o ,"l1 my ,god8 ,hab4 i4 #ab4 ,?y ?rone is e/abli%$ ( old2 ?\ art f ev]la/+1 ,psal4 xciii4 #b4 s 8 attributes & p]fections are said to h be5 f ev]la/+1 ,! m]cy ( ! ,"l is f ev]la/+ to ev]la/+1 ,psal4 ciii4 #ag4 ,& ?is may be argu$ f _m scripture-consequ5ces3 ?us1 !re 0 an election ( p]sons to hol9ess & happ9ess1 be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 ,eph4 i4 #d4 & ,*ri/1 9 p>ticul>1 0 =e-orda9$ to be our ,m$iator1 be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 #a ,pet4 i4 #bj4 & set up f ev]la/+1 f ! beg9n+1 or ev] ! e>? 01 ,prov4 viii4 #bc4 ,f h5ce x foll[s1 t !re 0 a sov]eign w t =e-orda9$ x1 & !re=e ,god1 ^: decree or purpose x 01 exi/$ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 t is1 f ev]la/+4 ,moreov]1 !re 7 grants ( grace giv5 9 ,*ri/1 or put into 8 h&1 f all et]nity3 ?us we read ( et]nal life1 :i* ,god promis$ be=e ! _w began1 ,tit4 i4 #b4 & ( our be+ sav$1 accord+ to 8 purpose & grace1 giv5 u 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 be=e ! _w began1 #b ,tim4 i4 #i4 ,x h5ce foll[s1 t !re 0 an et]nal giv]1 & consequ5tly t ,god 0 f ev]la/+4 #b4 ,god %all be to ev]la/+2 ?us x is said1 ,! ,"l %all endure =ev]1 ,psal4 ix4 #g4 & t he live? = ev] & ev]1 ,rev4 iv4 #i1 #aj4 & t 8 ye>s %all h no end1 ,psal4 cii4 #bg4 & ! ,"l %all reign = ev]1 ,psal4 cxlvi4 #aj4 !re=e he mu/ endure = ev]4 ,aga91 x is said1 t ! ,"l keepe? cov5ant & m]cy ) !m t love him1 to a ?\s& g5]ations1 ,deut4 vii4 #i4 & he w ev] be m9dful ( 8 cov5ant1 ,psal4 cxi4 #e4 t is1 w fulfil :at he has promis$ !re93 if 8 tru? %all n fail = ev]1 !n he1 :o w accompli% :at he has spok51 mu/ endure to ev]la/+4 ,b ?is may be f>!r ev9c$ f ! p]fections ( 8 nature4 7#a47 ,f 8 necess>y exi/5ce1 :i* n only argues1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 t he c\ld n beg9 to be1 b equally proves1 t he _c cease to be1 or t he %all be to ev]la/+4 7#b47 ,he is void ( all composition1 & !re=e mu/ be to ev]la/+2 none b comp\nd$ be+s1 viz4 su* z h p>ts1 are subject to dissolution1 :i* arises f1 ! contr>iety ( ^! p>ts1 & _! t5d5cy to de/roy "o ano!r1 :i* occasions ! dissolution ( ! :ole2 b ,god hav+ no p>ts1 z he is ! mo/ simple uncomp\nd$ be+1 !re c be no?+ 9 him t t5ds to dissolution1 !re=e he c nev] h an end f any necessity ( nature4 ,&1 7#c47 ,he mu/ be to et]nity1 because !re is no "o sup]ior to him1 at ^: w he exi/s1 t c deprive him ( 8 be+ & glory4 7#d47 ,he _c w 8 own de/ruction1 or non-exi/5ce1 = t is contr>y to ! univ]sal nature ( ?+s2 s9ce no be+ c desire to be less p]fect ?an x is1 mu* less c any "o w or desire 8 own annihilation2 especially no "o1 :o is possess$ ( bless$ness1 c w ! loss !re(1 = t is incongru\s ) ! nature ( x1 z be+ a desirable good1 !re=e ,god _c w ! loss ( 8 own bless$ness2 & s9ce 8 bless$ness is insep>ably connect$ ) 8 be+1 he _c cease to be1 f an act ( 8 own w3 if !re=e he _c cease to be1 f any necessity ( nature1 or f ! w ( ano!r1 or f an act ( 8 own w1 he mu/ be to et]nity4 ,moreov]1 ! et]nity ( ,god may be prov$ f 8 o!r p]fections1 s9ce "o ( ! div9e p]fections inf]s ! o!r4 ,z1 #a4 ,f 8 immutability2 he is un*angeable 9 8 be+1 !re=e he is s 9 all 8 p]fections1 & consequ5tly mu/ be always ! same1 f ev]la/+ to ev]la/+1 & n proce$ f a /ate ( non-exi/5ce to t ( be+1 :i* he w\ld h done1 _h he n be5 f ev]la/+1 nor decl9e f a /ate ( be+ to t ( non-exi/5ce1 :i* he w\ld be suppos$ to d1 7 he n to ev]la/+3 ei!r ( ^! is ! greate/ *ange t c be suppos$1 & !re=e inconsi/5t ) ! div9e immutability4 #b4 ,he is ! fir/ cause1 & ! ultimate end ( all ?+s1 !re=e he mu/ be f et]nity1 & rema9 ! f\nta9 ( all bless$ness to et]nity4 #c4 ,he c\ld n be almighty1 or inf9ite 9 p[]1 if he 7 n et]nal2 = t be+1 :i* did n always exi/1 once c\ld n act1 to wit1 :5 x did n exi/2 or he t may cease to be1 may1 = ! same reason1 be disabl$ f act+2 bo? :i* are inconsi/5t ) ,almighty p[]4 #d4 ,if he 7 n et]nal1 he c\ld n1 by way ( em95cy be call$ ! liv+ ,god1 z he is1 ,j]4 x4 #aj4 or said to h life 9 himself1 ,john v4 #bf4 = bo? ^! expressions imply 8 necess>y exi/5ce1 & t argues 8 et]nity4 #c4 ,god's et]nal duration is )\t succession1 z well z )\t beg9n+ & end1 t x is s1 appe>s1 7#a47 ,because1 z 0 h9t$ b n[1 x is un*angeable1 s9ce all successive duration inf]s a *ange4 ,?us ! duration ( creatures1 :i* is successive1 is n ! same "o mom5t z x w be ! next2 e mom5t adds some?+ to x2 n[ ?is _c be said ( ,god's duration4 ,besides1 successive duration implies a be+1 :at we 7 n1 9 all respects be=e1 & a ceas+ to be :at we 71 & s x is a k9d ( cont9ual pass+ f n be+ to be+1 :i* is inconsi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 ) 8 un*angeable duration4 ,! ,psalmi/1 speak+ ( ,god's et]nal duration1 expresses x by ! immutability !re(1 ,?\ art ! same1 & ?y ye>s %all h no end1 ,psal4 cii4 #bg42 & ! apo/le1 speak+ conc]n+ ?is matt]1 says1 ,he is ! same ye/]day1 to day1 & =ev]1 ,heb4 xiii4 #h4 7#b47 ,successive duration is applicable to "t2 & ! duration ( all creatures is measur$1 & !re=e _c be t]m$ inf9ite2 x is measur$ by its successive p>ts3 ?us a day1 a ye>1 an age1 a million ( ages1 are measur$ by ! numb] ( mom5ts1 ( :i* !y consi/2 b ,god's duration is unmeasur$1 t is1 inf9ite1 !re=e x is )\t succession1 or )\t ^? p>ts ( :i* "t consi/s4#di #d4 ,et]nity is an attribute peculi> to ,god1 & !re=e we call x an incommunicable p]fection4 ,!re are1 inde$1 o!r ?+s t %all endure to ev]la/+1 z angels1 & ! s\ls ( m52 z also ^? heav5ly bodies t %all rema9 aft] ! creature is deliv]$ f ! bondage ( corruption1 to :i* x is n[ subject3 ! heav5ly places1 design$ = ! seat ( ! bless$1 z well z _! happy inhabitants1 %all be ev]la/+2 b yet ! ev]la/+ duration ( ^! ?+s inf9itely diff]s f ! et]nity ( ,god2 = z all f9ite ?+s began to be1 & _! duration is successive1 s _! ev]la/+ exi/5ce dep5ds entirely on ! p[] & w ( ,god1 & !re=e _c be call$ necess>y1 or indep5d5t1 z 8 et]nal exi/5ce is4 ,object4 ,s9ce ! v>i\s p>ts ( "t1 z days1 ye>s1 c4 & ! v>i\s *anges1 or flux ( "t2 su* z pa/1 pres5t1 & to come1 are sometimes attribut$ to ,god2 ?is seems inconsi/5t ) ! acc\nt t has be5 giv5 ( 8 et]nity4 ,answ4 ,x is true1 we (t5 f9d su* expressions us$ 9 scripture3 ?us he is call$1 ! anci5t ( days1 ,dan4 vii4 #i4 & 8 et]nity is express$1 by 8 ye>s hav+ no end1 ,psal4 cii4 #bg4 & x is said1 ,he 01 is1 & is to come1 ,rev4 i4 #d4 & *ap4 iv4 #h4 ,b1 = ! und]/&+ ( su*-l expressions1 we mu/ consid]1 t h]e9 ,god is pleas$ to speak accord+ to our weak capacity1 :o _c compreh5d ! mann] ( 8 inf9ite duration2 we _c conceive ( any duration b t :i* is successive2 !re=e ,god speaks to u1 z he does 9 _m o!r in/ances1 9 condesc5sion to our capacities2 b yet we may obs]ve1 t ?\gh he ?us condesc5ds to speak conc]n+ himself1 yet !re is (t5times some?+ add$1 :i* di/+ui%es 8 duration f t ( creatures2 z :5 x is said1 ,behold ,god is great1 & we "k him n2 nei!r c ! numb] ( 8 ye>s be se>*$ out1 ,job xxxvi4 #bf4 s t ?\gh we read ( ! ye>s ( 8 duration1 yet !y are su* z are unse>*able1 or incompreh5sible ye>s1 inf9itely diff]5t f ye>s1 z appli$ to creat$ be+s2 & x is said1 ,a ?\s& ye>s 9 ?y sight1 are b z ye/]day1 :5 x is pa/1 ,psal4 xc4 #d4 ,"o day is ) ! ,"l z a ?\s& ye>s1 & a ?\s& ye>s z "o day1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #h4 &1 by ! same me?od ( reason+1 x may be said1 "o mom5t is ) ! ,"l z a ?\s& millions ( ages1 or a ?\s& millions ( ages z "o mom5t2 su* is 8 duration1 & !re=e n prop]ly successive1 l t ( creatures4 #b4 ,:5 any ?+ pa/1 pres5t1 or to come1 is attribut$ to ,god1 x ei!r signifies t he is s1 z to 8 works1 :i* are f9ite1 & measur$ by successive duration2 or else x signifies1 t he1 ^: duration is n measur$ by succession1 not)/&+1 exi/s un*angeably1 ?r\gh all ! v>i\s ages ( "t4 ,z he is omnipres5t ) all ! p>ts ( matt]1 yet has no p>ts himself1 s he exi/s 9 all ! successive ages ( "t1 b )\t t succession1 :i* is peculi> to "t & creatures4 ,sev]al ?+s may be inf]r$1 ( a practical nature1 f ! et]nity ( ,god4 ,z1 #a4 ,s9ce ,god's duration is et]nal1 t is1 )\t succession1 s t !re is no su* ?+ z pa/1 or to come1 ) him2 or if t5 ?\s& millions ( ages are b l a mom5t to him2 !n x foll[s1 t ^? s9s :i* we h committ$ long ago1 & p]haps are =gott5 by u1 are pres5t to 8 view2 he kn[s :at we h done aga9/ him ev] s9ce we _h a be+ 9 ?is _w1 z mu* z ?\gh we 7 at pres5t committ+ !m4 #b4 ,if ,god 0 f et]nity1 !n h[ contemptible is all creat$ glory1 :5 comp>$ ) 82 look b a few ages backw>d1 & x 0 no?+3 ?is %\ld humble ! pride ( ! creature1 :o is b ( ye/]day1 & ^: duration is no?+1 & less ?an no?+1 if comp>$ ) ,god's4 #c4 ,! et]nity ( ,god1 z be+ to ev]la/+1 af=ds matt] ( t]ror to 8 enemies1 & com=t to 8 p1 &1 z su*1 %\ld be improv$ = ! prev5t+ ( s94 7#a47 ,x af=ds matt] ( t]ror to 8 enemies4 ,=1 #a/4 ,he ev] lives to see 8 ?reat5+s execut$1 & to p\r =? ! vials ( 8 fury on !m3 ?us ! prophet speak+ ( ,god1 z ! ev]la/+ ,k+1 adds1 t at 8 wra? ! e>? %all tremble1 & ! nations %all n be able to abide 8 indignation1 ,j]4 x4 #aj4 ,!re=e ! et]nity ( ,god argues ! et]nity ( ! puni%m5t ( s91 s9ce ?is great ,judge1 :o is a consum+ fire to imp5it5t s9n]s1 w live = ev] to see 8 ?reat5+s execut$ ^u !m4 ,?is appe>s1 if we consid]1 #b;dly1 ,t s9ce he is et]nal 9 8 be+1 he mu/ be s 9 8 p[]1 hol9ess1 ju/ice1 & all 8 o!r p]fections1 :i* are t]rible to 8 enemies3 ?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,:o kn[e? ! p[] ( ?9e ang]8 ev5 accord+ to ?y fe>1 s is ?y wra?1 ,psal4 xc4 #aa4 & ! apo/le says1 ,x is a fe>ful ?+ to fall into ! h&s ( ! liv+ ,god1 ,heb4 x4 #ca4 7#b47 ,x af=ds matt] ( com=t to believ]s1 z oppos$ to ! fluctuat+ & unc]ta9 /ate ( all creature-enjoym5ts2 x is an enc\ragem5t to !m 9 ! loss ( fri5ds & relations1 or "u all ! o!r losses or disappo9tm5ts !y meet ) z to _! outw>d e/ate 9 ?is _w4 ,^! are1 at be/1 b %ort-liv$ com=ts1 b ,god is ! et]nal portion & happ9ess ( 8 p1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #bf4 &1 f 8 et]nity1 !y may c]ta9ly conclude1 t ! happ9ess ( ! heav5ly /ate w be et]nal1 = x consi/s 9 ! enjoym5t ( him1 :o is s2 :i* is a v delightful ?\ght to all :o are enabl$ by fai? to lay claim to x4 ,,vi4 ,god is immutable3 ?us x is said1 t ) him is no v>iabl5ess1 nei!r %ad[ ( turn+1 ,james i4 #ag4 ,?is is sometimes set =? 9 a metaphorical way1 9 :i* respect he is comp>$ to a rock1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #d4 :i* rema9s immoveable1 :5 ! :ole ocean1 t surr\nds x1 is cont9ually 9 a fluctuat+ /ate2 ev5 s1 ?\gh all creatures are subject to *ange1 ,god alone is un*angeable 9 8 be+1 & all 8 p]fections4 ,"h we %all consid]1 #a4 ,h[ immutability is a p]fection2 & h[ x is a div9e p]fection peculi> to ,god4 7#a47 ,x mu/ be all[$ t immutability _c be said to be an excell5cy or p]fection1 unless x be appli$ to1 or spok5 ( :at is good2 an immutable /ate ( s91 or mis]y1 is f> f be+ an excell5cy1 :5 x is appli$ to fall5 angels1 or wick$ m53 b un*angeable hol9ess & happ9ess1 z appli$ to holy angels1 or sa9ts 9 heav51 is a p]fection conf]r$ ^u !m2 & :5 we speak ( ,god's immutability1 we suppose him inf9itely bless$1 :i* is includ$ 9 ! notion ( a ,god2 & s we f>!r say1 t he is un*angeable 9 all ^? p]fections 9 :i* x consi/s4 7#b47 ,immutability belongs1 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se1 to ,god alone2 s t z he only is said to h immortality1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #af4 t is1 su* z is und]iv$ & indep5d5t1 he alone is un*angeable2 o!r ?+s are r5d]$ immutable by an act ( 8 w & p[]1 b immutability is an ess5tial p]fection ( ! div9e nature2 creatures are dep5d5tly immutable1 ,god is indep5d5tly s4 7#c47 ,! mo/ p]fect creatures1 su* z angels & glorifi$ sa9ts1 are capable ( new additions to _! bless$ness2 new objects may be pres5t$ z occasions ( praise1 :i* t5d p]petually to increase _! happ9ess3 ! angels "k m ?an !y did be=e ,*ri/'s inc>nation2 = !y are said to "k by ! *ur*1 t is1 by ! deal+s ( ,god ) 8 *ur*1 ! manifold wisdom ( ,god1 ,eph4 iii4 #aj4 & to desire to look into ! acc\nt ! gospel gives ( ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 & ! glory t %\ld foll[1 #a ,pet4 i4 #aa1 #ab4 & !y %all h f>!r additions to _! bless$ness1 :5 all ! elect are jo9$ to _! assembly 9 ! great day2 s t ! happ9ess ( ! be/ creatures is communicat$ 9 v>i\s degrees2 b ,god's p]fections & bless$ness c h no additions made to !m1 !re=e he is immutable 9 a s5se z no creature is4 #b4 ,we %all n[ prove t ,god is immutable 9 8 be+ & all 8 p]fections4 7#a47 ,t he is immutable 9 8 be+2 ?is belongs to him z ,god1 &1 consequ5tly to him alone4 ,all o!r be+s once 7 n2 !re has be51 if ,i may s express x1 a *ange f a /ate ( non-exi/5ce1 to t ( be+2 & ! same p[] t br\ght !m into be+1 c\ld r$uce !m aga9 to _! fir/ no?+4 ,to be dep5d5t1 is to be subject to *ange at ! w ( ano!r2 ?is is applicable to all f9ite ?+s2 = x is said1 ,z a ve/ure ?\ %alt *ange !m1 & !y %all be *ang$3 b ,god be+ oppos$ to !m z indep5d5t1 is said to be ! same1 ,psal4 cii4 #bf1 #bg4 #a/1 ,he did n *ange f a /ate ( non-exi/5ce to be+1 inasmu* z he 0 f ev]la/+1 & !re=e necess>ily exi/5t2 & consequ5tly he _c *ange f a /ate ( be+ to t ( non-exi/5ce1 or cease to be2 & because 8 p]fections are ess5tial to him1 & und]iv$1 9 ! same s5se z 8 be+ is1 !re=e !re c be no *ange !re94 #b;dly4 ,he _c *ange f a /ate ( great] to a /ate ( less p]fection1 or be subject to ! lea/ dim9ution ( 8 div9e p]fections4 ,to suppose ?is possible1 is to suppose he may cease to be inf9itely p]fect2 t is1 to be ,god3 nor c he *ange f a /ate ( less p]fection to a /ate ( great]2 = t is to suppose him n to be inf9itely p]fect be=e ?is *ange1 or t !re are degrees ( inf9ite p]fection4 ,nor1 #c;dly1 ,c he pass f t /ate1 9 :i* he is1 to ano!r ( equal p]fection2 =1 z su* a *ange implies an equal proportion ( loss & ga91 s x w\ld argue a plurality ( inf9ite be+s2 or s9ce he1 :o 0 ,god be=e ?is *ange1 0 di/9ct f :at he arrives to aft] x1 ?is w\ld be contr>y to ! unity ( ! div9e ess5ce4 ,moreov]1 ?is may be f>!r prov$ f h5ce1 t if !re be any *ange 9 ,god1 ?is mu/ arise ei!r f himself1 or "s o!r3 x _c be f himself1 inasmu* z he exi/s necess>ily1 & n z ! result ( 8 own w3 !re=e he _c w any alt]ation1 or *ange 9 himself2 ?is is also contr>y to ! nature ( inf9ite bless$ness1 :i* _c desire ! lea/ dim9ution1 z x _c appreh5d any necessity !re(3 & !n he _c be *ang$ by any o!r3 = he t *anges any o!r1 mu/ be great] ?an him :om he *anges2 nor c he be subject to ! w ( ano!r1 :o is sup]ior to him2 s9ce !re is none equal1 mu* less sup]ior1 to ,god3 !re=e !re is no be+ t c add to1 or take f1 8 p]fections2 :i* leads u1 7#b47 ,to consid] ! immutability ( ,god's p]fections4 ,&1 ,fir/1 ,( 8 k2 he see? n z man see?2 ?is is obvi\s4 ,=1 #a/1 ,8 k is indep5d5t ^u ! objects kn[n2 !re=e :atev] *anges !re are 9 !m1 !re is none 9 him4 ,?+s kn[n1 are consid]$ ei!r z pa/1 pres5t1 or to come2 & ^! are n kn[n by u 9 ! same way2 = conc]n+ ?+s pa/1 x mu/ be said1 t we %all "k !m h]eaft]2 :]eas ,god1 ) "o view1 compreh5ds all ?+s1 pa/ & future1 z ?\gh !y 7 pres5t4 #b;dly1 ,if ,god's k 7 n un*angeable1 he might be said to h diff]5t ?\ghts1 or appreh5sions ( ?+s at "o "t1 f :at he has at ano!r1 :i* w\ld argue a defect ( wisdom4 ,& inde$ a *ange ( s5tim5ts implies ignorance1 or weakness ( und]/&+2 = to make advances 9 k1 supposes a degree ( ignorance2 & to decl9e !re91 is to be r$uc$ to a /ate ( ignorance3 n[ x is c]ta91 t bo? ^! are inconsi/5t ) ! inf9ite p]fection ( ! div9e m9d2 nor c any su* defect be appli$ to him1 :o is call$1 ,! only wise ,god1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ag4 #c;dly1 ,if x 7 possible = ,god's k to be *ang$1 ?is w\ld inf] a *ange ( 8 w1 s9ce hav+ *ang$ 8 s5tim5ts1 he mu/ be suppos$ to alt] 8 resolutions & purposes2 b 8 w is un*angeable1 !re=e 8 und]/&+ or k is s2 :i* leads u to prove1 ,secondly1 ,t ,god is un*angeable 9 8 w3 ?us x is said ( him1 ,he is ( "o m9d1 & :o c turn him8 ,job xxiii4 #ac4 ,?is is agreeable to 8 inf9ite p]fection1 & !re=e he does n purpose to d a ?+ at "o "t1 & det]m9e n to d x at ano!r2 ?\gh x is true1 ! revelation ( 8 w may be *ang$1 :]eby t may be r5d]$ a duty at "o "t1 :i* 0 n at ano!r3 ?us ! ord9ances ( ! c]emonial law 7 prescrib$1 f ,moses's "t to ,*ri/2 b aft] t 7 aboli%$1 & ceas$ to be ord9ances2 s t !re may be a *ange 9 ! ?+s will$1 or 9 ext]nal revelation ( ,god's w1 & 9 our duty f\nd$ !reon1 :5 !re is1 at ! same "t1 no *ange 9 8 purpose2 = he det]m9es all *anges 9 ! ext]nal disp5sation ( 8 provid5ce & grace1 )\t ! lea/ %ad[ ( *ange 9 8 own w3 ?is may f>!r appe>1 if we consid]1 #a/1 ,t if ! w ( ,god 7 n un*angeable1 he c\ld n be ! object ( tru/2 = h[ c\ld we dep5d on 8 promises1 7 x possible = him to *ange 8 purpose8 ,nei!r w\ld 8 ?reat5+s be s mu* reg>d$1 if !re 7 any gr\nd to expect1 f ! mutability ( 8 nature1 t he w\ld n execute !m2 & by ?is means1 all religion w\ld be bani%$ out ( ! _w4 #b;dly1 ,?is w\ld r5d] ! condition ( ! be/ m51 9 "s respects1 v uncom=table2 = !y might be "o day ! object ( 8 love1 & ! next1 ( 8 hatr$1 & ^? bless+s :i* accompany salvation might be be/[$ at "o "t1 & tak5 away at ano!r1 :i* is directly contr>y to scripture1 :i* ass]ts1 t ! gifts & call+ ( ,god are )\t rep5tance1 ,rom4 xi4 #bi4 #c;dly1 ,none ( ^? ?+s t occasion a *ange 9 ! purposes ( m51 c be appli$ to ,god2 & !re=e !re is no?+ 9 him1 t 9 ! lea/ degree c lead him to *ange 8 w1 or det]m9ation1 ) respect to ! ev5t ( ?+s4 ,=1 #a/1 ,m5 *ange _! purpose1 f a natural fickl5ess & incon/ancy1 z !re is mutability 9 _! v nature2 b ,god be+ un*angeable 9 8 nature1 he mu/ be s 9 8 purpose or w4 #b;dly1 ,m5 *ange _! purposes 9 promis+1 & n fulfill+ _! promise1 or1 z we say1 9 be+ worse ?an _! ^w1 (t5times f ! vici\sness & depravity ( _! nature2 b ,god is inf9itely holy1 & !re=e1 9 ?is respect1 _c *ange4 #c;dly1 ,m5 *ange _! m9d or purposes1 = want ( p[]1 to br+ ab\t :at !y design$2 ?is has h9d]$ _m well conc]t$ projects f tak+ effect 9 "s1 & _m ?reat5+s f be+ execut$ 9 o!rs2 b ,god's w _c be fru/rat$ = want ( p[]1 to d :at he design$1 inasmu* z he is ,almighty4 #d?ly1 ,m5 *ange _! m9ds _m times1 = want ( =esight2 some?+ unexpect$ occurs t r5d]s x exp$i5t = !m to alt] _! purpose1 :i* argues a defect ( wisdom3 b ,god is inf9itely wise2 !re=e no?+ un=ese5 c int]v5e to induce him to *ange 8 purpose4 #e?ly1 ,m5 are sometimes oblig$ to *ange _! purpose by ! influ5ce1 ?reat5+s1 or o!r me?ods1 us$ by "s sup]ior2 b !re is none equal1 mu* less sup]ior1 to ,god2 & consequ5tly none c lay any obligation on him to *ange 8 purpose4 ,,vii4 ,god is incompreh5sible3 ?is implies t 8 p]fections _c be fully kn[n by any creature2 ?us x is said1 ,can/ ?\ by se>*+1 f9d out ,god8 ,can/ ?\ f9d out ! ,almighty unto p]fection8 ,job xi4 #g4 ,:5 we consid] ,god z incompreh5sible1 we d n only mean t man 9 ?is imp]fect /ate1 _c fully compreh5d 8 glory2 = x is b v little1 comp>atively1 t we c compreh5d ( f9ite ?+s1 & we "k mu* less ( t :i* is inf9ite2 b :5 we say t ,god is incompreh5sible1 we mean t ! be/ ( creatures1 9 ! mo/ p]fect /ate1 _c fully conceive (1 or describe 8 glory2 & ! reason is1 because !y are f9ite1 & 8 p]fections are inf9ite2 & !re is no proportion betwe5 an inf9ite ,god1 & a f9ite m9d3 ! wat] ( ! ocean might z well be conta9$ 9 ! holl[ ( ! h&1 or ! du/ ( ! e>? weigh$ 9 a balance1 z t ! be/ ( creatures %\ld h a p]fect & adequate idea ( ! div9e p]fections4 ,9 ?is case1 we g5]ally di/+ui% betwe5 appreh5d+1 & compreh5d+2 ! =m] d5otes our hav+ "s imp]fect1 or inadequate ideas ( :at surpasses our und]/&+2 ! latt]1 our kn[+ e ?+ t is conta9$ 9 x1 :i* is call$ our hav+ an adequate idea !re(3 n[ we appreh5d some?+ ( ! div9e p]fections1 9 proportion to ! limits ( our capacities1 & our pres5t /ate2 b we _c1 nor ev] %all1 be able to compreh5d ! div9e glory1 s9ce ,god is incompreh5sible to e "o b himself4 ,aga91 we f>!r di/+ui% betwe5 our hav+ a full conviction t ,god ha? ^? inf9ite p]fections1 :i* no creature c compreh5d1 & our be+ able fully to describe !m3 ?us we firmly believe t ,god exi/s ?r\gh\t all ! *anges ( "t1 & yet t 8 duration is n measur$ !reby1 or t he fills all places )\t be+ co-ext5d$ ) matt]2 we appreh5d1 z hav+ an und5iable demon/ration !re(1 t he does s1 ?\gh we _c compreh5d h[ he does x4 ,,viii4 ,god is omnipres5t3 ?is is elegantly set =? by ! ,psalmi/1 ,:i!r %all ,i g f ?y ,_s8 ,or :i!r %all ,i flee f ?y pres5ce8 ,if ,i asc5d into heav51 ?\ art !re2 if ,i make my b$ 9 hell1 behold1 ?\ art !re2 if ,i take ! w+s ( ! morn+1 & dwell 9 ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! sea2 ev5 !re %all ?y h& lead me1 & ?y "r-h& %all hold me1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #g-aj4 ,?is p]fection ( ! ,godhead do? n consi/ m]ely1 z "s suppose1 9 8 kn[+ :at is done 9 heav5 & e>?1 :i* is only a metaphorical s5se ( omnipres5ce2 z :5 ,eli%a tells ,gehazi1 ,w5t n my he>t ) !e1 :5 ! man turn$ aga9 f 8 *>iot to meet !e8 #b ,k+s v4 #f4 ,or1 z ! apo/le says to ! *ur* at ,cor9?1 t ?\gh he 0 abs5t 9 body1 yet he 0 pres5t ) !m 9 _s1 #a ,cor4 v4 #c4 or1 z we say1 t our s\ls are ) our fri5ds 9 di/ant places1 z (t5 z we ?9k ( !m3 nor do? x consi/ 9 ,god's be+ omnipres5t by 8 au?ority1 z a k+ is said1 by a figurative way ( speak+1 to be pres5t 9 all p>ts ( 8 dom9ions1 :]e p]sons are deput$ to act "u him1 or by 8 au?ority3 b we mu/ take x 9 a prop] s5se1 z he fills all places ) 8 pres5ce1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #bd4 s t he is n conf9$ to1 or exclud$ f any place2 & ?is he does1 n by p>ts1 z ! _w or ! univ]se is said to be omnipres5t1 = t is only agreeable to ?+s corporeal1 & comp\nd$ ( p>ts1 & !re=e by no means applicable to ! div9e omnipres5ce4 ,?is is a doctr9e :i* x is impossible = u to compreh5d1 yet we are b\nd to believe x1 because ! contr>y h]eunto is inconsi/5t ) inf9ite p]fection2 & x is sometimes call$ 8 ess5tial pres5ce1#ej to di/+ui% x f 8 influ5tial pres5ce1 :]eby he is said to be :]e he acts 9 ! me?od ( 8 provid5ce1 :i* is ei!r common or special2 by ! =m] ( ^! he upholds & gov]ns all ?+s2 by ! latt] he ex]ts 8 p[] 9 a way ( grace1 :i* is call$ 8 special pres5ce ) 8 p3 & z 8 omnipres5ce1 or imm5sity1 is necess>y1 & n ! result ( 8 w1 s 8 influ5tial pres5ce is arbitr>y1 & an in/ance ( inf9ite condesc5sion1 9 :i* respect he is said to be1 or n to be1 9 p>ticul> places2 to come to1 or dep>t f 8 p2 sometimes to dwell 9 heav51 z he displays 8 glory !re agreeably to ! heav5ly /ate2 at o!r times to dwell ) 8 *ur* on e>?1 :5 he communicates to !m ^? bless+s :i* !y /& 9 ne$ (2 :i* leads u to consid] ! next div9e p]fection m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]4 ,,ix4 ,god is almighty1 ,rev4 i4 #ah4 *4 iv4 #h4 ?is w evid5tly appe>1 9 t if he be inf9ite 9 all 8 o!r p]fections1 he mu/ be s 9 p[]3 ?us if he be omnisci5t1 he kn[s :at is possible or exp$i5t to be done2 &1 if he be an inf9ite sov]eign1 he wills :atev] %all come to pass3 n[ ?is k w\ld be insignificant1 & 8 w inefficaci\s1 7 he n inf9ite 9 p[]1 or almighty4 ,aga91 ?is might be argu$ f 8 ju/ice1 ei!r 9 rew>d+ or puni%+2 = if he 7 n inf9ite 9 p[]1 he c\ld d nei!r ( ^!1 at lea/ s f> z to r5d] him ! object ( t desire1 or fe>1 :i* is agreeable to ! nature ( ^! p]fections2 nei!r c\ld inf9ite fai?fulness accompli% all ! promises :i* he ha? made1 s z to excite t tru/ & dep5d5ce1 :i* is a "p ( religi\s wor%ip2 nor c\ld he say1 )\t limitation1 z he does1 ,i h spok5 x1 ,i w also br+ x to pass2 ,i h purpos$ x1 ,i w also d x1 ,isa4 xlvi4 #aa4 ,b s9ce p[] is visible 91 & demon/rat$ by its effects1 & inf9ite p[]1 by ^? effects :i* _c be produc$ by a creature1 we may obs]ve ! almighty p[] ( ,god 9 all 8 works1 bo? ( nature & grace3 ?us 8 et]nal p[] is und]/ood1 z ! apo/le says1 ,by ! ?+s t are made1 ,rom4 i4 #bj4 n t !re 0 an et]nal production ( ?+s1 b ! ex]t+ ?is p[] 9 "t proves x to be inf9ite & truly div9e2 = no creature c produce ! smalle/ p>ticle ( matt] out ( no?+1 mu* less furni% ! v>i\s species ( creatures ) ^? end[m5ts1 9 :i* !y excel "o ano!r1 & set =? _! ,creator's glory4 ,& ! glory ( 8 p[] is no less visible 9 ! works ( provid5ce1 :]eby he upholds all ?+s1 disposes ( !m accord+ to 8 pleasure1 & br+s ab\t ev5ts1 :i* only he :o has an almighty arm c effect4 ,^! ?+s might h be5 enl>g$ on1 z evid5t pro(s ( ?is div9e p]fection2 b s9ce ! works ( creation & provid5ce w be p>ticul>ly consid]$ 9 _! prop] place1#ea we %all proce$ to consid] ! p[] ( ,god1 z appe>+ 9 8 works ( grace2 p>ticul>ly1 #a4 ,9 "s ?+s subs]vi5t to our r$emption1 z 9 ! =mation ( ! human nature ( ,*ri/1 :i* is ascrib$ to ! p[] ( ! ,highe/1 ,luke i4 #ce4 & 9 pres]v+ x f be+ cru%$1 ov]come1 & trampl$ on1 by all ! unit$ p[]s ( hell1 & e>?3 x is said1 ! arm ( ,god /r5g!n$ him1 s t ! enemy %\ld n exact ^u him1 nor ! son ( wick$ness afflict him1 ,psal4 lxxxix1 #ba1 #bb4 ,x 0 ! p[] ( ,god t bore him up "u all ! t]rible views he _h ( suff]+s & dea?1 :i* _h _m +r$i5ts 9 x1 t r5d]$ x1 beyond expression1 =midable1 & w\ld h sunk a m]e creature1 unassi/$ !reby1 into de/ruction4 ,x 0 by ! div9e p[]1 :i* he calls ! f+] ( ,god1 ,luke ix4 #bj4 t he ca/ out devils1 & wr\ght _m o!r miracles1 to confirm 8 mission3 s1 :5 he rebuk$ ! unclean _s1 & heal$ ! *ild1 x is said1 !y 7 all amaz$ at ! mighty p[] ( ,god1 *ap4 ix4 #db1 #dc4 & x 0 h]eby t he 0 rais$ f ! dead1 :i* ! apo/le calls ! exce$+ greatness ( ! p[] ( ,god1 ,eph4 i4 #ai4 & accord+ly he 0 decl>$ to be ! ,son ( ,god1 ) p[]1 by ?is extraord9>y ev5t1 ,rom4 i4 #d4 ,moreov]1 ! p[] ( ,god w be glorifi$1 9 ! highe/ degree1 9 8 second com+1 :51 z he says1 he w appe> 9 ! cl\ds ( heav51 ) p[] & great glory4 ,matt4 xxiv4 #cj4 #b4 ,! p[] ( ,god em95tly appe>s 9 ! propagation & success ( ! gospel4 7#a47 ,9 ! propagation !re(2 t a doctr9e1 s contr>y to ! corrupt incl9ations ( mank9d1 :i* _h s little to recomm5d x1 b :at 0 div9e1 %\ld be spread ?r\gh\t ! greate/ "p ( ! kn[n _w1 by a small numb] ( m51 rais$ up & spirit$ to t end2 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 act$ above !mselves1 & furni%$ ) extraord9>y qualifications1 su* z ! gift ( tongues1 & a p[] to "w miracles1 is a conv9c+ pro(1 t ! p[] by :i* all ?is 0 done1 is inf9ite4 ,x 0 h]eby t !y 7 n only inspir$ ) wisdom1 by :i* !y sil5c$ & conf\nd$ _! malici\s enemies1 b p]suad$ o!rs to believe :at !y 7 s5t to imp>t to !m4 ,x 0 h]eby t !y 7 inflam$ ) zeal1 9 proportion to ! greatness ( ! occasion1 =tifi$ ) c\rage to despise ! ?reats1 & pati5tly to be> ! p]secut+ rage ( ^? :o pursu$ !m unto bonds & dea?4 ,x 0 h]eby t !y 7 enabl$ to f9i% _! c\rse ) joy1 & seal ! doctr9es !y deliv]$ ) _! blood4 ,& ! p[] ( ,god 0 h]e9 ! m rem>kable1 inasmu* z !y 7 n m5 ( ! greate/ natural sagacity1 or resolution2 & !y always confess$ :atev] !re 0 extraord9>y 9 ! c\rse ( _! m9i/ry1 0 f ! h& ( ,god4 7#b47 ,! p[] ( ,god appe>s 9 ! success ( ! gospel1 ! report :]e( w\ld nev] h be5 believ$1 _h n ! arm ( ! ,"l be5 reveal$1 ,isa4 liii4 #a4 ,! great multitude t 0 conv]t$ to ,*ri/ianity 9 "o age1 is an em95t in/ance h]e(3 & ! r1 because ! pr(ession !y made 0 contr>y to _! secul> int]e/s1 & expos$ !m to ! same p]secution1 ?\gh 9 a less degree1 :i* ! apo/les !mselves met )2 not)/&+ :i*1 !y will+ly p>t$ ) _! worldly sub/ance1 :5 ! necessity ( affairs requir$ x1 & 7 cont5t to h all ?+s common1 t s ! "w might proce$ ) m success4 ,x 0 ! p[] ( ,god t t\*$ _! he>ts2 s t ?is int]nal influ5ce contribut$ m to ! "w ( grace1 ?an all ! rhetorick ( man c\ld h done4 ,x 0 ?is t c>ri$ !m ?r\gh all ! opposition ( cruel mock+1 bonds1 & imprisonm5t1 & at ! same "t comp5sat$ all _! losses & suff]+s1 by ^? extraord9>y joys & supports :i* !y _h1 bo? 9 life & dea?4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! daily success ( ! gospel1 9 all ! in/ances ( conv]t+ grace1 is an evid5t effect & pro( ( ! div9e p[]1 z w f>!r appe>1 :51 "u a foll[+ head1 we consid] effectual call+1 z be+ ! "w ( ,god's almighty p[] & grace4#eb ,object4 ,x w be object$1 t !re are "s ?+s :i* ,god _c d1 & !re=e he is n almighty4 ,answ4 ,x is true1 !re are "s ?+s t ,god _c d2 b ! reason is1 ei!r because x w\ld be contr>y to 8 div9e p]fections to d !m1 or !y are n ! objects ( p[]2 !re=e x is n an imp]fection 9 him t he _c d !m1 b r a bran* ( 8 glory4 ,z1 #a4 ,!re are "s ?+s :i* he _c d1 n because he has n p[] to d !m1 _h he pleas$2 b ! only reason is1 because he has will$ or det]m9$ n to d !m4 ,?us if we %\ld say1 t he _c make m worlds1 x is n = want ( inf9ite p[]1 b because we suppose he has det]m9$ n to make !m2 he _c save ! reprobate1 or fall5 angels1 n ?r\gh a defect ( p[]1 b because he has will$ n to d x4 ,9 ?is ! p[] ( ,god is di/+ui%$ f t ( ! creature2 = we nev] say t a p]son _c d a ?+1 m]ely because he w n1 b because he wants p[]1 if he w\ld3#ec b ?is is by no means to be said ( ,god 9 any in/ance4 ,!re=e we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 8 absolute & ord9ate p[]2 by ! =m] he c\ld d _m ?+s1 :i* by ! latt] he w n2 & consequ5tly1 to say he _c d ^? ?+s1 :i* he has det]m9$ n to d1 does n 9 ! lea/ ov]?r[ ?is attribute ( almighty p[]4 #b4 ,he _c d t :i* is contr>y to ! nature ( ?+s1 :]e !re is an impossibility 9 ! ?+s !mselves to be done3 ?us he _c make a creature to be indep5d5t1 = t is contr>y to ! idea ( a creature2 nor c he make a creature equal to himself1 = !n x w\ld n be a creature2 x is also impossible t he %\ld make a creature to be1 & n to be1 at ! same "t2 or r5d] t n done1 :i* is done1 s9ce t is contr>y to ! nature & tru? ( ?+s2 to :i* we may add1 t he _c make a creature ! object ( religi\s wor%ip2 or1 by 8 p[]1 advance him to su* a dignity1 z %all w>rant any "o's ascrib+ div9e p]fections to him4 #c4 ,he _c d5y himself1 ,x is impossible = ,god to lie1 ,heb4 vi4 #ah4 & x is equally impossible = him to act contr>y to any ( 8 p]fections2 = :i* reason he _c d any?+ t argues weakness3 z1 = in/ance1 he _c rep5t1 or *ange 8 m9d1 or et]nal purpose2 nor c he d any ?+ t w\ld argue him1 n to be a holy ,god3 n[1 ?\gh x may be truly said t ,god c d none ( ^! ?+s1 ?is is no defect 9 him1 b r a glory1 s9ce !y are n ! objects ( p[]1 b w\ld argue weakness & imp]fection 9 him1 %\ld he d !m4 ,we %all n[ consid]1 :at practical improvem5t we ought to make ( ?is div9e attribute4 7#a47 ,! almighty p[] ( ,god af=ds great support & relief to believ]s1 :5 !y are assault$1 & afraid ( be+ ov]come1 by _! spiritual enemies3 ?us :5 !y wre/le1 z ! apo/le says1 n only aga9/ fle% & blood1 b aga9/ pr9cipalities1 aga9/ p[]s1 aga9/ ! rul]s ( ! d>kness ( ?is _w1 & aga9/ spiritual wick$ness 9 high places1 ,eph4 vi4 #ab4 & :5 !y consid] :at numb]s h be5 ov]come & ru9$ by !m1 & are disc\rag$ v mu*1 "u a s5se ( _! own weakness or inability to ma9ta9 _! gr\nd aga9/ !m2 let !m consid] t ,god is able to bruise ,satan "u _! feet1 & to make !m m ?an conqu]ors1 & to cause all grace to ab\nd 9 !m1 & to "w 9 !m t :i* is pleas+ 9 8 sight4 7#b47 ,! consid]ation ( ,god's almighty p[] gives u ! greate/ gr\nd to conclude1 t :atev] difficulties seem to lie 9 ! way ( ! accompli%m5t ( 8 promises1 relat+ to our future bless$ness1 %all be remov$ or surm\nt$2 s t ^? ?+s :i* seem impossible1 if we look no f>!r ?an second causes1 or ! little appe>ance !re is1 at pres5t1 ( _! be+ br\ght ab\t1 are n only possible1 b v easy = ! p[] ( ,god to effect4 ,?us1 ) respect to :at conc]ns ! case ( ^? :o are s9k+ into despair1 "u a s5se ( ! guilt or p[] ( s91 by reason :]e( !y are ready to conclude t ?is burd5 is s great1 t no f9ite p[] c remove x2 let su* consid]1 t to ,god all ?+s are possible2 he c1 by 8 p[]ful ^w1 raise ! mo/ deject$ spirits1 & turn ! %ad[ ( dea? into a bright morn+ ( peace & joy4 ,moreov]1 if we consid] ! decl9+ /ate ( religion 9 ! _w1 ! apo/acy ( "s pr(essors1 ! deg5]acy ( o!rs1 & :at reason ! be/ ( !m h to say1 t x is n ) !m z 9 times pa/2 or :5 we consid] :at little hope !re is1 f ! pres5t view we h ( ?+s1 t ! "w ( ,god w be reviv$ 9 8 *ur*2 yea1 if ! /ate !re( 71 9 all appe>ance1 z hopeless z x 0 :5 ,god1 9 a vision1 repres5t$ x to ! prophet ,ezekiel1 :5 he %ew$ him ! valley full ( dry bones1 & ask$ him1 ,c ^! bones live8 ,ezek4 xxxvii4 #c4 or if ! "q be put1 c ! despis$1 decl9+1 s9k+1 & dy+ int]e/ ( ,*ri/ be reviv$8 or h[ c ^? prophecies1 t relate to ! *ur*'s future happ9ess & glory1 ev] h _! accompli%m5t 9 ?is _w1 :5 all ?+s seem to make aga9/ x8 ?is difficulty w be remov$1 & our hope enc\rag$1 :5 we consid] ! p[] ( ,god1 to :i* no?+ is difficult1 mu* less insup]able4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! p[] ( ,god w remove all ! difficulties t lie 9 our way1 ) respect to ! resurrection ( ! dead3 ?is is a doctr9e :i* seems contr>y to ! c\rse ( nature2 &1 if we look no f>!r ?an ! p[] ( ! creature1 we %\ld be incl9$ to say1 ,h[ c ?is be8 ,b :5 we consid] ! almighty p[] ( ,god1 t w suffici5tly remove all objections t c be br\ght aga9/ x3 ?us1 :5 our ,savi\r proves ?is doctr9e1 he opposes ! absurd notions :i* "s _h relat+ !reunto1 by say+1 ,ye d err1 n kn[+ ! scriptures1 nor ! p[] ( ,god1 ,mat?4 xxii4 #ai4 7#c47 ,let u h a due reg>d to ?is attribute1 & take enc\ragem5t f x1 :5 we are engag+ 9 holy duties1 & are s5sible ( our inability to p]=m !m 9 a "r mann]1 & h too mu* reason to compla9 ( an unbecom+ frame ( _s !re91 ( ! h>dness & imp5it5cy ( our he>ts1 ! ob/9acy & p]v]s5ess ( our wills1 ! e>?l9ess & c>nality ( our affections1 & t all ! endeav\rs we c use to br+ ourselves into a bett] frame1 h n _! desir$ success2 let u enc\rage ourselves ) ?is consid]ation1 t ,god c make u will+ 9 ! day ( 8 p[]1 ,psal4 cx4 #c4 & d exce$+ abundantly above all t we c ask or ?9k1 ,eph4 iii4 #bj4 7#d47 ,let u take he$ t we d n abuse1 or practically d5y1 or ca/ contempt on ?is div9e p]fection1 by presum+ t we may obta9 spiritual bless+s1 )\t dep5d5ce on him = !m1 or expect+ div9e influ5ces1 :ile we cont9ue 9 ! neglect ( 8 in/itut$ means ( grace3 x is true1 ,god c "w )\t means1 b he has n giv5 u gr\nd to expect t he w d s2 !re=e :5 we seek help f him1 x mu/ be 9 8 own way4 ,aga91 let u take he$ t we d n abuse ?is div9e p]fection1 by a di/ru/ ( ,god1 or by dep5d5ce on an arm ( fle%2 let u n1 on ! "o h&1 limit ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel1 by say+1 ,c ,god d ?is or t = me1 ei!r ) respect to spiritual or temporal conc]ns8 nor1 on ! o!r h&1 re/ 9 any ?+ %ort ( him1 z ?\gh omnipot5cy 7 n an attribute peculi> to himself4 ,z he is able to d great ?+s = u t we look$ n =2 s he is mu* displeas$ :5 we expect ^! bless+s f any "o %ort ( himself2 ,:o art ?\1 t ?\ %\ld/ be afraid ( a man1 t %all die1 & =gette/ ! ,"l ?y ,mak]1 t ha? /ret*$ =? ! heav5s1 & laid ! f\ndation ( ! e>?8 ,isa4 li4 #ab4 ,x4 ,god kn[s all ?+s3 x has be5 be=e consid]$1 t 8 be+ a ,_s1 implies 8 hav+ an und]/&+1 z a _s is an intellig5t be+2 !re=e 8 be+ an inf9ite ,_s1 mu/ argue t 8 und]/&+ is inf9ite1 ,psal4 cxlvii4 #e4 ,?is may be f>!r prov$1 #a4 ,f 8 hav+ giv5 be+ to all ?+s at fir/1 & cont9ually uphold+ !m2 he mu/ necess>ily "k 8 own workman%ip1 ! effects ( 8 p[]2 & ?is is yet m evid5t1 if we consid] ! creation ( all ?+s1 z a "w ( inf9ite wisdom1 :i* is pla9ly disc]nible !re91 z well z almighty p[]2 !re=e he mu/ "k all ?+s1 = wisdom supposes k4 ,moreov]1 8 be+ ! proprietor ( all ?+s1 results f 8 hav+ creat$ !m1 & c]ta9ly he mu/ "k 8 own4 #b4 ,?is f>!r appe>s1 f 8 gov]n+ all ?+s1 or 8 ord]+ ! subs]vi5cy !re(1 to answ] "s valuable ends1 & t all %\ld r$\nd to 8 glory2 !re=e bo? ! ends & means mu/ be kn[n by him4 ,& z = ! gov]n+ ( intellig5t creatures1 ?is supposes k3 z ! ,judge ( all1 he mu/ be able to disc]n ! cause1 or else he _c det]m9e x1 & p]fectly to "k ! rules ( ju/ice1 or else he _c ex]cise x 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w4 #c4 ,if ,god kn[s himself1 he mu/ "k all o!r ?+s1 = he t kn[s ! greate/ object1 mu/ "k ?+s ( a less] nature2 besides1 if he kn[s himself1 he kn[s :at he c d1 w d1 or has done1 :i* is z mu* z to say t he kn[s all ?+s4 ,& t ,god kn[s himself1 mu/ be grant$ = if x be ! privilege ( an intellig5t creature to "k himself1 ?\gh ?is k 9 him be b imp]fect1 surely ,god mu/ "k himself2 & because 8 k _c h any defect1 :i* w\ld be inconsi/5t ) inf9ite p]fection1 !re=e he mu/ h a p]fect1 t is to say1 an inf9ite k ( himself1 & consequ5tly ( all o!r ?+s4 ,?is k ( ,god1 :i* has ! creature = its object1 is di/+ui%$1 9 scripture1 into 8 compreh5d+1 see+1 or hav+ a p]fect intuition ( all ?+s1 & 8 approv+ ( ?+s1 or x is ei!r intuitive or approbative2 ! =m] ( ^! is :at we pr9cipally und]/& by ?is attribute2 z :5 x is said1 ,kn[n unto ,god are all 8 works1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 ,acts xv4 #ah4 &1 ?\ kn[e/ my d[n-sitt+ & up-ris+1 & art acqua9t$ ) all my ways2 = !re is n a ^w 9 my tongue1 b lo1 ,o ,"l1 ?\ kn[e/ x altoge!r1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #b1 #c1 #d4 &1 ! ,"l se>*e? all he>ts1 & und]/&e? all ! imag9ations ( ! ?\ghts1 #a ,*ron4 xxviii4 #i4 ,& z = ! o!r s5se ( ,god's k1 to wit1 ( approbation1 :i* is less prop]ly call$ k1 because x is r seat$ 9 ! w ?an 9 ! und]/&+2 ( ?is we read 9 sev]al scriptures2 z :5 ,god tells ,moses1 ,i "k !e by "n1 ,exod4 xxxiii4 #ab4 :i* is expla9$ by ! foll[+ words1 ,& ?\ ha/ f\nd grace 9 my sight2 s :5 our ,savi\r says1 conc]n+ 8 enemies1 ,i w pr(ess unto y ,i nev] knew y1 ,mat?4 vii4 #bc4 x is n meant ( a k ( intuition1 b approbation4 ,9 ! =m] s5se1 he kn[s all ?+s1 bad z well z good1 t :i* he hates & w puni%1 z well z :at he delights 92 9 ! latt]1 he only kn[s t :i* is good1 or agreeable to 8 w4 ,moreov]1 ,god is said to "k :at he c d1 & :at he has done1 or w d4 7#a47 ,god kn[s :at he c d1 ev5 _m ?+s t he w n d2 = z 8 p[] is unlimit$1 s t he c d inf9itely m ?an he w1 s he kn[s m ?an he w d4 ,?is is v obvi\s2 = we ourselves1 z free ag5ts1 c d m ?an we w1 &1 z intellig5t1 we "k 9 _m in/ances1 :at we c d1 ?\gh we w nev] d !m3 mu* m mu/ ?is be said ( ! great ,god1 :o calle? ?+s t be n z ?\gh !y 71 ,rom4 iv4 #ag4 s ,david enquires ( ,god1 ,w ,saul come d[n8 & w ! m5 ( ,keilah deliv] me up into has h&8 ,& ,god answ]s him1 ,he w come d[n1 & ! m5 ( ,keilah w deliv] !e up1 #a ,sam4 xxiii4 #ab4 :i* implies1 t ,god knew :at !y w\ld h done1 _h n 8 provid5ce prev5t$ x4 ,9 ?is respect1 ?+s kn[n by him are said to be possible1 by reason ( 8 p[]1 :]eas ! future exi/5ce !re( dep5ds on 8 w4 7#b47 ,god kn[s :atev] he has done1 does1 or w d1 viz4 ?+s pa/1 pres5t1 or to come4 ,t he kn[s all ?+s pres5t1 has be5 prov$1 f ! dep5d5ce ( ?+s on 8 provid5ce2 & 8 k be+ insep>ably connect$ ) 8 p[]3 & t he kn[s all ?+s t are pa/1 is no less evid5t1 = !y 7 once pres5t1 & consequ5tly kn[n by him2 & to suppose t he does n "k !m1 is to *>ge him ) =getfulness1 or to suppose t 8 k at pres5t is less p]fect ?an x 01 :i* is inconsi/5t ) inf9ite p]fection4 ,moreov]1 if ,god did n "k all ?+s pa/1 he c\ld n be ! ,judge ( ! _w2 & p>ticul>ly1 he c\ld nei!r rew>d nor puni%2 bo? :i* acts respect only ?+s t are pa/2 !re=e su* ?+s are p]fectly kn[n by him4 ,?us1 :5 ,job consid]$ 8 pres5t afflictions1 z ! puni%m5t ( pa/ s9s1 he says1 ,job xiv4 #ag4 ,my transgression is seal$ up 9 a bag2 ?\ sewe/ up m9e iniquity2 :i* metaphorical way ( speak+1 implies 8 rememb]+ x3 s :5 ,god ?reat5s to puni% 8 adv]s>ies = _! iniquity1 he speaks ( x1 z rememb]$ by him1 laid up 9 /ore ) him1 & seal$ up among 8 treasures1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #cd1 #ce4 ,s1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 he design$ to rew>d1 or enc\rage1 ! religi\s duties1 p]=m$ by 8 p1 :o fe>$ 8 "n1 x is said1 a book ( remembrance 0 writt5 be=e him1 = !m1 ,mal4 iii4 #af4 ,b t :i* we %all pr9cipally consid]1 is1 ,god's kn[+ all ?+s future1 viz4 n only su* z are ! effects ( necess>y causes1 :]e ! effect is kn[n 9 or by ! cause1 b su* z are cont+5t1 ) respect to u2 :i* is ! mo/ difficult ( all k :atsoev]1 & argues x to be truly div9e4 ,by future cont+5ces1 we und]/& ?+s t are accid5tal1 or1 z we commonly say1 happ5 by *ance1 )\t any =e-?\ght1 or design ( m54 ,n[ t _m ?+s happ5 s1 ) respect to u1 & !re=e we _c c]ta9ly =ekn[ !m1 is v obvi\s2 b ev5 ^! are =ekn[n by ,god#ed ,=1 #a4 ,?+s t happ5 )\t our design1 or =e-?\ght1 & !re=e are n c]ta9ly =ekn[n by u1 are ! objects ( 8 provid5ce1 & !re=e kn[n unto him f ! beg9n+3 ?us ! fall ( a sp>r[ to ! gr\nd is a casual ?+1 yet our ,savi\r says1 t ?is is n )\t 8 provid5ce1 ,mat?4 x4 #bi4 ,!re=e1 #b4 ,t :i* is casual1 or accid5tal to u1 is n s to him2 s t ?\gh we _c h a c]ta9 or det]m9ate =ekn[l$ge !re(1 x does n foll[ t he has n2 s9ce1 #c4 ,he has =etold _m su* future ev5ts1 z appe>s by ! foll[+ in/ances4 7#a47 ,ahab's dea? by an arr[1 %ot at r&om1 may be reckon$ a cont+5t ev5t2 yet ?is 0 =etold be=e he w5t into ! battle1 #a ,k+s xxii4 #ag1 #ah1 #cd4 & accompli%$ accord+ly4 7#b47 ,t ,israel %\ld be afflict$ & oppress$ 9 ,egypt1 & aft]w>ds %\ld be deliv]$1 0 =etold f\r hundr$ ye>s be=e x came to pass1 ,g54 xv4 #ac1 #ad4 ,& :5 ,moses 0 s5t to deliv] !m out ( ! ,egyptian bondage1 ,god tells him1 be=e-h&1 h[ ob/9ate ,ph>aoh w\ld be1 & ) h[ mu* difficulty he w\ld be br\ght to let !m g1 ,exod4 iii4 #ai1 #bj4 7#c47 ,joseph's advancem5t 9 ,egypt 0 a cont+5t & v unlikely ev5t1 yet x 0 made kn[n sev]al ye>s be=e1 by 8 prophetic dream1 ,g54 xxxvii4 #e1 c4 & aft]w>ds1 t :i* t5d$ m imm$iately to x1 0 8 =etell+ :at happ5$ to ! *ief butl] & bak]1 & ! sev5 ye>s ( pl5ty & fam9e 9 ,egypt1 signifi$ by ,ph>aoh's dream2 all :i* 7 cont+5t ev5ts1 & 7 =etold by div9e inspiration1 & !re=e =ekn[n by ,god4 7#d47 ,hazael's com+ to ! cr[n ( ,syria1 & ! cruelty t he w\ld ex]cise1 0 =etold to him1 :5 he ?\ght he c\ld nev] be su* a mon/] ( a man1 z he aft]w>ds appe>$ to be1 #b ,k+s viii4 #ab1 #ac4 7#e47 ,judas's betray+ our ,"l 0 =etold by him1 ,john vi4 #gj1 #ga4 ?\gh1 at t "t1 he seem$ z little dispos$ to commit s vile a crime z any ( 8 disciples4 ,?us hav+ consid]$ ,god's k1 ) respect to ! object1 ei!r z pa/1 or future1 we %all conclude ?is head1 by obs]v+ "s prop]ties1 :]eby x appe>s to be sup]ior to all f9ite k1 & truly div9e1 viz4 #a4 ,x is p]fect1 intimate1 & di/9ct1 & n sup]ficial1 or confus$1 or only respect+ ?+s 9 g5]al1 z ours (t5 is3 ?us x is said conc]n+ him1 t he br+e? out 8 ho/ by numb]1 & calle? !m all by names1 ,isa4 xl4 #bf4 :i* d5otes 8 exquisite k ( all ?+s1 z well z propriety 91 & us+ !m at 8 pleasure4 ,& s9ce all creatures live & move1 or act1 9 him1 ,acts xvii4 #bh4 or by 8 p[]ful influ5ce1 x foll[s f h5ce1 t 8 k is z di/9ct & p>ticul>1 z ! actions !mselves1 yea1 ! mo/ indiff]5t actions1 t are h>dly tak5 notice ( by ourselves1 su* z our d[n-sitt+ & up-ris+1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #b4 & e transi5t ?\ght t is no soon] =m$ 9 our m9ds1 b =gott5 by u1 is kn[n by him af> (f1 at ! greate/ di/ance ( "t1 :5 x is irrecov]ably lo/ ) respect to u4 ,t ,god kn[s all ?+s ?us di/9ctly1 is evid5t n only f _! dep5d5ce ^u him2 b x is said1 t :5 he _h br\ght 8 :ole "w ( creation to p]fection1 ,he saw e ?+ t he _h made1 & behold x 0 v good1 t is1 agreeable to 8 et]nal design1 or1 if we may s express x1 to ! idea1 or plat-=m1 laid 9 8 own m9d2 & ?is he pron\nc$ conc]n+ e individual ?+1 :i* is z mu* ! object ( 8 omnisci5ce1 z ! effect ( 8 p[]3 :at c be m expressive ( ! p]fection & di/9ctness ( 8 k ?an ?is8 ,!re=e ! apo/le might well say1 t !re is n any creature t is n manife/ 9 8 sight2 b all ?+s are nak$1 & op5$ unto ! eyes ( him ) :om we h to d1 ,heb4 iv4 #ac4 #b4 ,he kn[s e ?+1 ev5 future cont+5cies1 ) a c]ta9 & infallible k1 )\t ! lea/ hesitation1 or possibility ( mi/ake2 & !re=e1 z op9ion1 or conjecture1 is oppos$ to c]ta9ty1 x is n 9 ! lea/ applicable to him4 ,9 ?is 8 k diff]s f t ( ! be/ ( creatures1 :o c only guess at "s ?+s t may happ51 accord+ to ! probable =e-views !y h !re(4 #c4 ,z to ! mann] ( 8 kn[+ all ?+s1 x is n 9 a discursive way1 agreeable to our common me?od ( reason+1 by inf]r+ "o ?+ f ano!r1 or by comp>+ ?+s toge!r1 & obs]v+ _! connexion1 dep5d5ce1 & v>i\s p[]s & mann] ( act+1 & !reby disc]n+ :at w foll[2 = su* a k z ?is is acquir$1 & presupposes a degree ( ignorance3 conclusions c h>dly be said to be kn[n1 till ! premises1 f :5ce !y are d$uc$1 be duly weigh$2 b ?is is inconsi/5t ) ! k ( ,god1 :o sees all ?+s 9 himself2 ?+s possible 9 8 own p[]1 & ?+s future 9 8 w1 )\t inf]r+1 ab/ract+1 or d$uc+ conclusions f premises1 :i* to d is unbecom+ him1 :o is p]fect 9 k4 #d4 ,he kn[s all ?+s at once1 n successively1 z we d2 = if successive duration be an imp]fection1 7z 0 be=e obs]v$1 :5 we consid]$ ! et]nity ( ,god7 8 kn[+ all ?+s aft] ?is mann]1 is equally s2 &1 inde$1 ?is w\ld argue an increase ( ! div9e k1 or a mak+ advances 9 wisdom1 by exp]i5ce1 & daily obs]vation ( ?+s1 :i*1 ?\gh applicable to all intellig5t creatures1 c1 by no means1 be said ( him1 ^: und]/&+ is inf9ite1 ,psal4 cxlvii4 #e4 ,we %all n[ consid] :at improvem5t we ought to make ( ,god's omnisci5ce1 z to :at respects our conduct 9 ?is _w4 ,fir/1 ,let u take he$ t we d n practically d5y ?is attribute4 #a4 ,by act+ z ?\gh we ?\ght t we c\ld hide ourselves f ! all-see+ eye ( ,god2 let u n say1 to use ! words ( ,eliphaz1 ,h[ do? ,god "k8 ,c he judge ?r\gh ! d>k cl\d8 ,?ick cl\ds are a cov]+ to him1 t he see? n1 & he walke? 9 ! circuit ( heav51 ,job xxii4 #ac1 #ad4 ,h[ va9 a supposition is ?is6 s9ce !re is no d>kness1 or %ad[ ( dea?1 :]e ! work]s ( iniquity may hide !mselves1 *ap4 xxxiv4 #bb4 ,hypocrisy is1 z x 71 an attempt to hide ourselves f ,god1 an act+ z ?\gh we ?\ght t we c\ld deceive or impose on him1 :i* is call$1 9 scripture1 a ly+ to him1 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #cf4 or1 a compass+ him ab\t ) lies & deceit1 ,hos4 xi4 #ab4 ,?is all are *>geable )1 :o re/ 9 a =m ( godl9ess1 z ?\gh ,god saw only ! outw>d actions1 b n ! he>t4 #b4 ,by be+ m afraid ( man ?an ,god1 & v5tur+ to commit ! vile/ abom9ations1 )\t consid]+ 8 all-see+ eye1 :i* we w\ld be afraid & a%am$ to d1 7 we "u ! eye ( man1 z ! apo/le sai?1 ,x is a %ame ev5 to speak ( ^? ?+s :i* are done ( !m 9 secret1 ,eph4 v4 #ab4 ,?us ,god says1 conc]n+ an apo/atiz+ p ( old1 speak+ to ! prophet ,ezekiel1 ,son ( man1 ha/ ?\ se5 :at ! anci5ts ( ! h\se ( ,israel d 9 ! d>k1 e man 9 ! *amb]s ( 8 imag]y8 = !y say1 ,! ,"l see? u n1 ! ,"l ha? =sak5 ! e>?1 ,ezek4 viii4 #ab4 ,secondly1 ,! consid]ation ( ,god's omnisci5ce %\ld be improv$1 to humble u "u a s5se ( s91 b especially ( secret s9s1 :i* are all kn[n to him3 ?us x is said1 ,?\ ha/ set our iniquities be=e !e2 our secret s9s 9 ! light ( ?y c\nt5ance1 ,psal4 xc4 #h4 & 8 eyes are ^u ! ways ( man1 & he see? all 8 go+s1 ,job xxxiv4 #ba4 ,!re are _m ?+s :i* we "k conc]n+ ourselves1 t no creature is privy to1 :i* occasions self-conviction1 & might fill u ) %ame & confusion ( face4 ,b ?is falls inf9itely %ort ( ,god's omnisci5ce2 = if our he>t condemn u1 ,god is great] ?an our he>t1 & kn[e? all ?+s1 #a ,john iii4 #bj4 ,& ?is %\ld make s9n]s tremble at ! ?\ghts ( a future judgm5t2 = if s9s be n p>don$1 he is able to br+ !m to remembrance1 &1 z he ?reat5s he w d1 set !m 9 ord] be=e _! eyes1 ,psal4 l4 #ba4 ,?irdly1 ,! due consid]ation ( ?is div9e p]fection1 w1 on ! o!r h&1 t5d v mu* to ! com=t ( believ]s3 he see? _! secret wants1 ! brea?+s ( _! s\ls aft] him1 & z our ,savi\r sai?1 ,_! ,fa!r1 :i* see? 9 secret1 %all rew>d !m op5ly1 ,matt4 vi4 #d4 ,) :at pleasure may !y appeal to ,god1 z ! se>*] ( he>ts1 conc]n+ _! s9c]ity1 :5 x is call$ 9 "q by m54 ,& :5 !y are afraid ( contract+ guilt & defilem5t1 by secret faults1 :i* !y e>ne/ly desire1 ) ! ,psalmi/1 to be cleans$ f1 ,psal4 xix4 #ab4 x is "s relief to !m to consid] t ,god kn[s !m1 & !re=e is able to give !m rep5tance = !m2 s t !y may pray ) ,david2 ,se>* me1 ,o ,god1 & "k my he>t2 try me1 & "k my ?\ghts2 & see if !re be any wick$ way 9 me1 & lead me 9 ! way ev]la/+1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #bc1 #bd4 ,moreov]1 x is a quiet+ ?\ght1 to all :o are affect$ ) ! *ur*'s tr\bles1 & ! deep laid designs ( its enemies aga9/ x1 to consid] t ,god kn[s !m1 & !re=e c easily defeat1 & turn !m into fooli%ness4 ,f\r?ly1 ,! due consid]ation ( ,god's omnisci5ce w be ( great use to all ,*ri/ians1 to promote a "r frame ( _s 9 holy duties2 x w make !m c>eful h[ !y behave !mselves z be+ 9 8 sight2 & t5d to fill !m ) a holy rev]5ce1 z ^? t are "u 8 imm$iate inspection1 t !y may approve !mselves to him4 ,,xi4 ,god is mo/ wise1 or inf9ite 9 wisdom2 or1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 he is ! only wise ,god1 ,rom4 xvi4 #bg4 ,?is p]fection consid]$ z absolute1 und]iv$1 & truly div9e1 belongs only to him2 s t ! angels !mselves1 ! mo/ excell5t ord] ( creat$ be+s1 are said to be de/itute ( x1 or *>g$ ) folly1 ,job iv4 #ah4 ,= our und]/&+ :at ?is div9e p]fection is1 let u consid]2 t wisdom conta9s 9 x m ?an k1 = !re may be a great degree ( k1 :]e !re is b little wisdom1 ?\gh !re c be no wisdom )\t k3 k is1 z x 71 ! eye ( ! s\l1 :]eby x appreh5ds1 or sees1 ?+s 9 a true light1 & s x is oppos$ to ignorance1 or n kn[+ ?+s2 b wisdom is t :]eby ! s\l is direct$ 9 ! skilful managem5t ( ?+s1 or 9 ord]+ !m = ! be/2 & ?is is oppos$1 n s mu* to ignorance1 or error ( judgm5t1 z to folly1 or error 9 conduct1 :i* is a defect ( wisdom2 & x consi/s m especially 9 design+ ! be/ & mo/ valuable end 9 :at we are ab\t to d1 9 us+ ! mo/ prop] means to effect x1 & 9 obs]v+ ! fitte/ season to act1 & e circum/ance att5d+ x1 t is mo/ exp$i5t & conducive !reunto2 also 9 =esee+ & gu>d+ aga9/ e occurr5ce t may fru/rate our design1 or give u an occasion to blame ourselves = do+ :at we h done1 or rep5t ( x1 or to wi% we _h tak5 o!r measures4 ,n[1 t we may f h5ce take an e/imate ( ! wisdom ( ,god1 x appe>s1 #a4 ,9 ! ref]5ce1 or t5d5cy ( all ?+s to 8 own glory1 :i* is ! highe/ & mo/ excell5t end t c be propos$2 z he is ! highe/ & be/ ( be+s1 & 8 glory1 to :i* all ?+s are ref]r$1 is inf9itely excell5t4 ,"h let u consid]1 7#a47 ,t ,god is1 by reason ( 8 inf9ite p]fection1 naturally & necess>ily ! object ( adoration4 7#b47 ,he _c be ador$1 unless 8 glory be set =? & demon/rat$1 or made visible4 7#c47 ,!re mu/ be an intellig5t creature to behold 8 glory1 & adore 8 p]fections1 t are ?us demon/rat$ & display$4 7#d47 ,e ?+ t he does is fit & design$ to lead ?is creature into ! k ( 8 glory2 & t x is s ord]$1 is an em95t in/ance ( div9e wisdom4 ,we ne$ n travel f> to "k ?is1 = :]ev] we look1 we may behold h[ excell5t 8 "n is 9 all ! e>?3 & because "s are s /upid1 t !y _c1 or w n1 9 a way ( reason+1 inf] 8 div9e p]fections f ?+s t are )\t u1 !re=e he has in/amp$ ! k !re( on ! s\ls & consci5ces ( m52 s t1 at sometimes1 !y are oblig$1 :e!r !y w or no1 to ackn[l$ge !m4 ,!re is some?+ :i* may be kn[n ( ,god1 t is said to be manife/ 91 & %ewn to all2 s t ! ,g5tiles :o h n ! law1 t is1 ! writt5 ^w ( ,god1 d1 by nature ! ?+s1 t is1 "s ?+s1 conta9$ !re91 & s are a law unto !mselves1 & %ew ! "w ( ! law writt5 9 _! he>ts1 ,rom4 i4 #ai4 *ap4 ii4 #ad1 #ae4 ,&1 besides ?is1 he has l$ u f>!r into ! k ( 8 div9e p]fections by 8 ^w1 :i* he is said to h magnifi$ above all 8 "n1 ,psal4 cxxxvii4 #b4 !re=e hav+ ?us adapt$ 8 works & ^w1 to set =? 8 glory1 he discov]s himself to be inf9ite 9 wisdom4#ee #b4 ,! wisdom ( ,god appe>s1 9 t :atev] he does1 is 9 ! fitte/ season1 & all ! circum/ances !re( t5d to set =? 8 own hon\r1 & argue 8 =esight to be inf9itely p]fect2 s t he c see no reason to wi% x _h be5 o!rwise ord]$1 or to rep5t !re(4 ,= all 8 ways are judgm5t1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #d4 to e ?+ !re is a season & a "t1 to e purpose "u ! heav52 & he ha? made e ?+ beautiful 9 8 "t1 ,eccl4 iii4 #a1 #aa4 ,= ! f>!r illu/rat+ ( ?is1 s9ce wisdom is kn[n by its effects1 we %all obs]ve "s ( ! traces1 or foot/eps !re( 9 8 works4 ,&1 7#a47 ,9 ! "w ( creation4 ,z x requires inf9ite p[] to produce some?+ out ( no?+2 s ! wisdom ( ,god appe>s 9 t excell5t ord]1 beauty1 & h>mony1 t we obs]ve 9 all ! p>ts ( ! creation2 & 9 ! subs]vi5cy ( "o ?+ to ano!r1 & ! t5d5cy !re( to promote ! moral gov]nm5t ( ,god 9 ! _w1 & ! good ( man1 = ^: sake ?is l[] _w 0 =m$1 t s x might be a conv5i5t habitation = him1 & a glori\s object1 9 :i* he might contemplate1 & !reby be l$ to advance ! div9e p]fections1 :i* %9e =? !re91 z 9 a glass2 s t we h ! highe/ reason to say1 ,"l1 h[ manifold are ?y works2 9 wisdom ha/ ?\ made !m all1 ,psal4 civ4 #bd4 ,he ha? made ! e>? by 8 p[]2 he ha? e/abli%$ ! _w by 8 wisdom1 & ha? /ret*$ out ! heav5s by 8 discretion1 ,j]4 x4 #ab4 ,b s9ce ?is argum5t ha? be5 insi/$ on1 ) great +5uity1 & /r5g? ( reason by o!rs1#ef we %all add no m on t subject1 b proce$ to consid]1 7#b47 ,! wisdom ( ,god1 z appe>+ 9 ! works ( provid5ce1 9 br++ ab\t unexpect$ ev5ts = ! good ( mank9d1 & t1 by means t seem to h no t5d5cy !reto1 b r ! contr>y2 ?is w appe> 9 ! foll[+ in/ances4 ,z1 #a/1 ,jacob's fly+ f 8 fa!r's h\se1 0 wisely ord]$1 z a means n only = 8 escap+ ! fury ( 8 bro!r1 & ! trial ( 8 fai?1 & to humble him = ! s9ful me?od he took to obta9 ! bless+2 b also = ! build+ up 8 family1 & encreas+ 8 sub/ance 9 ! _w1 "u a v unju/ fa!r-9-law & ma/]1 su* z ,laban 04 #b;dly1 ,joseph's be+ sold into ,egypt1 0 ord]$1 z a means ( 8 pres]v+ n only t l&1 b 8 fa!r's h\se1 f p]i%+ by fam9e2 8 imprisonm5t 0 ! occasion ( 8 advancem5t4 ,& all ?is l$ ! way to ! accompli%m5t ( :at ,god _h =etold relat+ to 8 p's dwell+ 9 ,egypt1 & _! wond]ful deliv]ance f ! bondage !y 7 to endure !re94 #c;dly1 ,! wisdom ( ,god 0 se5 9 ! mann] ( ,israel's deliv]ance out ( ,egypt1 9 t he fir/ laid !m "u ! greate/ disc\ragem5ts1 by suff]+ ! ,egyptians to increase _! tasks & burd5s2 h>d5+ ,ph>aoh's he>t1 t he might try 8 p's fai?1 & make _! deliv]ance appe> m rem>kable2 & !n plagu+ ! ,egyptians1 t he might puni% _! pride1 inju/ice1 & cruelty2 &1 at la/1 giv+ !m up to su* an infatuation1 z effectually procur$ _! f9al ov]?r[1 & 8 p's safety4 #d?ly1 ,9 lead+ ,israel =ty ye>s 9 ! wild]ness1 be=e he br\ght !m into ! promis$ l&1 t he might give !m /atutes & ord9ances1 & t !y might exp]i5ce v>i\s in/ances ( 8 pres5ce among !m1 by judgm5ts & m]cies1 & s be prep>$ = all ! privileges he design$ = !m1 z 8 peculi> p1 9 ! l& ( ,canaan4 #e?ly1 ,we h a v wond]ful in/ance ( ! wisdom ( provid5ce 9 ! book ( ,e/h]2 :5 ,haman1 ! enemy ( ! ,jews1 _h obta9$ a decree = _! de/ruction1 & ,mordecai 0 fir/ to be sacrific$ to 8 pride & rev5ge1 provid5ce turn$ :atev] he int5d$ aga9/ him1 ^u himself4 ,!re 0 some?+ v rem>kable 9 all ! circum/ances t l$ to x1 by :i* ! *ur*'s deliv]ance & advancem5t 0 br\ght ab\t2 :51 to an eye ( reason1 x seem$ almo/ impossible1 7#c47 ,! wisdom ( ,god appe>s yet m em95tly1 9 ! "w ( our r$emption2 ?is is t :i* ! angels desire to look into1 & _c behold )\t ! greate/ admiration2 = h]e9 ,god's manifold wisdom is display$1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ab4 ,eph4 iii4 #aj4 ,?is solves ! difficulty1 conta9$ 9 a =m] disp5sation ( provid5ce1 respect+ ,god's suff]+ s9 to ent] into ! _w1 :i* he c\ld h prev5t$1 & probably w\ld h done1 _h he n design$ to ov]-rule x1 = ! br++ ab\t ! "w ( our r$emption by ,*ri/2 s t :at we lo/ 9 our fir/ head1 %\ld be recov]$ ) great advantage 9 our second1 ! ,"l f heav54 ,b ?\gh ?is matt] 0 det]m9$ 9 ! et]nal cov5ant1 betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 & ! necessity ( man seem$ to require t ,*ri/ %\ld be imm$iately inc>nate1 z soon z man fell1 yet x 0 def]r$ till _m ages aft]2 & h]e9 ! wisdom ( ,god em95tly appe>$4 ,=1 #a/1 ,god h]eby tri$ ! fai? & pati5ce ( 8 *ur*1 & put !m ^u wait+ =1 & dep5d+ on him1 :o 0 to come2 s t ?\gh !y _h n receiv$ ?is promis$ bless+1 yet !y saw x af> (f2 7 p]suad$ (1 & embrac$ x1 &1 ) ,abraham1 rejoic$ to see 8 day1 ?\gh at a great di/ance1 ,heb4 xi4 #ac4 ,john viii4 #ef4 & h]eby !y glorifi$ ! fai?fulness ( ,god1 & dep5d$ on 8 ^w1 t ! "w ( r$emption %\ld be br\ght ab\t1 z c]ta9ly1 z ?\gh x _h be5 actually accompli%$4 #b;dly1 ,our ,savi\r1 9 ! mean "t took occasion to display 8 own glory1 z ! ,"l1 & ,gov]nor ( 8 *ur*1 ev5 be=e 8 inc>nation1 to :om he (t5 appe>$ 9 a human =m1 assum$ = t purpose1 z a prelibation !re(2 s t !y _h ! greate/ reason1 f h5ce1 to expect 8 com+ 9 our nature4 #crdly1 ,! "t ( ,*ri/'s com+ 9 ! fle%1 0 su* z appe>$ mo/ seasonable2 :5 ! /ate ( ! *ur* 0 v l[1 religion almo/ lo/ among !m1 & ! d>kness !y 7 "u1 exce$+ great2 :i* made x v necess>y t ! ,messiah %\ld come3 :5 iniquity almo/ univ]sally prevail$ among !m1 !n ! deliv]] mu/ come out ( ,sion1 & turn away ungodl9ess f ,jacob1 ,rom4 xi4 #bf4 & :5 ! d>kness ( ! night 0 greate/1 x 0 ! mo/ prop] "t = ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness to arise ) heal+ 9 8 w+s1 ,mal4 iv4 #b4 comp>$ ) ,matt4 iv4 #af4 7#d47 ,! wisdom ( ,god f>!r appe>s 9 ! v>i\s me?ods he has tak5 9 ! gov]nm5t ( 8 *ur*1 be=e & s9ce ! com+ ( ,*ri/4 ,=1 #a/1 ,god at fir/1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1#eg left 8 *ur* )\t a writt5 ^w1 till ,moses's "t1 t he might take occasion to conv]se ) !m m imm$iately1 z an in/ance ( inf9ite condesc5sion2 & to %ew !m1 t ?\gh !y _h no su* me?od ( kn[+ 8 reveal$ w z we h1 yet t he c\ld communicate 8 m9d to !m ano!r way2 &1 :5 ! necessity ( affairs requir$ x1 !n 8 wisdom 0 se5 9 tak+ ?is me?od to propagate religion 9 ! _w4 #b;dly1 ,:5 ,god design$ to gov]n 8 *ur* by ^? rules1 :i* he ha? laid d[n 9 scripture1 he reveal$ ! great doctr9es conta9$ !re91 9 a gradual way2 s t ! disp5sation ( 8 provid5ce t[>ds !m1 0 l ! light ( ! morn+1 increas+ to a p]fect day3 he fir/ in/ruct$ !m by v>i\s types & %ad[s1 lead+ !m into ! k ( ! gospel1 :i* 0 aft]w>ds to be m cle>ly reveal$3 he taught !m1 z !y 7 able to be> x1 l *ildr5 gr[+ 9 k1 till !y arrive to a p]fect manhood3 he fir/ gave !m gr\nds to expect ! bless+s :i* he w\ld be/[ 9 aft]-ages1 by ! manifold pr$ictions !re(2 & aft]w>ds glorifi$ 8 fai?fulness 9 _! accompli%m5t4 #c;dly1 ,he sometimes gov]n$ !m 9 a m imm$iate way1 & confirm$ _! fai?1 z 0 !n necess>y1 by miracles2 & also rais$ up prophets1 z occasion s]v$1 :om he furni%$1 9 an extraord9>y way1 = ! s]vice to :i* he call$ !m1 to lead 8 *ur* into ! k ( ^? tru?s1 on :i* _! fai? 0 built4 ,&1 to ?is we may add1 t he gave !m v>i\s o!r helps = _! fai?1 by ^? common & ord9>y means ( grace1 :i* !y 7 fav\r$ )1 & :i* ! gospel *ur* n[ enjoys1 & has gr\nd to conclude t !y w be cont9u$ until ,*ri/'s second com+4 ,"h we might take occasion to consid] h[ ! wisdom ( ,god appe>s 9 furni%+ 8 *ur* ) a gospel-m9i/ry1 & h[ ! managem5t !re( is adapt$ to ! necessities ( 8 p2 9 employ+ su* ab\t ?is "w1 :o are duly qualifi$ = x1 assi/+ !m 9 ! dis*>ge !re(1 & succe$+ _! humble endeav\rs2 & all ?is 9 su* a way1 z t ! praise %all r$\nd to himself1 :o builds 8 h\se1 & be>s ! glory2 b ?is we may h occasion to insi/ on 9 a foll[+ "p ( ?is "w4#eh 7#e47 ,! wisdom ( ,god appe>s 9 ! me?od he takes to pres]ve1 propagate1 & build up 8 *ur* 9 ! _w4 ,!re=e1 #a/1 ,z 8 k+dom is n ( ?is _w1 b ( a spiritual1 nature1 s he ha? ord]$ t x %all n be promot$ by ^? me?ods ( viol5ce1 or c>nal policy1 by :i* ! secul> int]e/s ( m5 are (t-times advanc$4 ,he has no :]e appo9t$ t w>s %\ld be proclaim$ to propagate ! fai?1 or t p]sons %\ld be =c$ to embrace x aga9/ _! wills1 or be li/$ "u ,*ri/'s bann]1 by brib]y1 or a prospect ( worldly advantage2 !re=e all ! success ! gospel has _h1 :i* is wor?y to be call$ success1 has be5 su* z is agreeable to ! spirituality ( ,*ri/'s k+dom2 ?us 8 h\se is to be built1 n by might1 nor by p[]1 b by 8 ,_s1 ,ze*4 iv4 #f4 #b;dly1 ,t ! *ur* %\ld fl\ri% "u p]secution1 & ^? me?ods :i* its enemies take to ru9 x1 %\ld be ov]-rul$1 to its great] advantage2 & t h]eby %ame & disappo9tm5t %\ld att5d e weapon t is =m$ aga9/ ,sion1 z be+ )\t success2 & t ! *ur* %\ld appe> m em95tly to be ! c>e ( ,god1 :5 x meets ) ! mo/ injuri\s treatm5t f m51 is a pla9 pro( ( ! glory ( ?is attribute3 &1 on ! o!r h&1 t its fl\ri%+ /ate1 z to outw>d1 ?+s1 %\ld n be always att5d$ ) ! l m>ks or evid5ces ( ! div9e fav\r1 9 :at m imm$iately respects salvation1 is an in/ance ( ! div9e wisdom1 z ,god h]eby puts 8 p on sett+ ! highe/ value on ^? ?+s t are mo/ excell5t2 & n to reckon !mselves mo/ happy 9 ! enjoym5t ( ! good ?+s ( ?is life1 :5 !y are de/itute ( 8 special pres5ce ) !m4 #c;dly1 ,! pres]v+ ! ris+ g5]ation f ! vile abom9ations t !re are 9 ! _w1 especially ! se$ ( believ]s1 & call+ _m ( !m by 8 grace1 t s !re may be a con/ant res]ve ( ^?1 :o may be add$ to 8 *ur*1 z o!rs1 :o h s]v$ _! g5]ation1 are call$ out ( x1 :i* is a necess>y exp$i5t = ! pres]v+ 8 int]e/ 9 ! _w3 9 ?is ! wisdom ( ,god is em95tly glorifi$1 z well z 8 o!r p]fections4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! wisdom ( ,god1 we may inf]1 #a4 ,t none c be said to m$itate aright on ! works ( ,god1 su* z creation1 provid5ce1 or r$emption1 :o d n behold & admire 8 manifold wisdom display$ !re91 z well z 8 o!r p]fections4 ,z we conclude him a v unskilful obs]v] ( a curi\s picture or /atue1 :o only takes notice ( its dim5sions 9 g5]al1 or ! matt] ( :i* x is compos$1 )\t consid]+ ! symmetry & proportion ( all ! p>ts !re(1 & ^? o!r excell5cies1 by :i* ! arti/ has signaliz$ 8 skill2 s x is bel[ a ,*ri/ian to be able only to say1 t !re are su* works done 9 ! _w1 or to h a g5]al idea ( its be+ gov]n$ by provid5ce1 )\t hav+ 8 ?\ghts suitably affect$ ) ! h>moni\s subs]vi5cy ( ?+s1 & ! design ( all to set =? ! glory ( him1 :o is a ,god ( inf9ite wisdom4 #b4 ,if we _c und]/& ! mean+ ( "s p>ticul> disp5sations ( provid5ce1 s z to admire ! wisdom ( ,god !re91 let u comp>e all ! p>ts ( provid5ce toge!r1 & "o w illu/rate & add a beauty to ano!r1 z our ,savi\r says to ,pet]1 ,:at ,i d ?\ kn[e/ n n[1 b ?\ %alt "k h]eaft]1 ,john xiii4 #g4 !re=e let u comp>e ! v>i\s d>k disp5sations1 :i* ! *ur* ( ,god is "u at "o "t1 ) ! glory t %all be put ^u x at ano!r4 #c4 ,f ! displays ( ! wisdom ( ,god 9 all 8 works1 let u le>n humility1 "u a s5se ( our own folly3 ?us ! ,psalmi/ takes occasion to express 8 l[ ?\ghts ( mank9d 9 g5]al1 & says1 ,:at is man1 t ?\ art m9dful ( him8 :5 he _h be5 m$itat+ on ! glory ( "s o!r p>ts ( 8 creation1 :i* he calls1 ,! "w ( 8 f+]s1 ,psal4 viii4 #c1 #d4 t is1 creatures1 9 :i* 8 wisdom is display$ 9 a v em95t degree4 ,b1 besides ?is1 we may take occasion to h a humble s5se ( our own folly2 t is1 our defect ( wisdom2 s9ce x is b a little ( ,god t is kn[n by u1 & ! wond]ful effects ( div9e wisdom are kn[n b 9 "p by u1 :o dwell 9 h\ses ( clay4 #d4 ,let u subject our und]/&+s to ,god1 & h a high v5]ation = 8 ^w1 9 :i* 8 wisdom is display$1 :i* he has orda9$1 z ! means :]eby we may be made wise unto salvation2 & :atev] incompreh5sible my/]ies we f9d conta9$ !re91 let u n reject or despise !m because we _c compreh5d !m4 #e4 ,s9ce ,god is inf9ite 9 wisdom1 let u seek wisdom ( him1 accord+ to ! apo/le's advice1 ,if any ( y lack wisdom1 let him ask x ( ,god1 t give? to all m5 lib]ally1 & upbraide? n2 & x %all be giv5 him1 ,james i4 #e4 ,,xii4 ,god is mo/ holy1 or inf9ite 9 hol9ess1 :i* is ess5tial to him3 ?us he is (t5 /yl$1 ,! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel1 ,isa4 i4 #d4 & ?is attribute is ?rice repeat$ by ! s]aphim1 :o1 ) ! utmo/ rev]5ce & adoration1 cri$1 "o unto ano!r1 ,holy1 holy1 holy1 is ! ,"l ( ho/s1 *ap4 vi4 #c4 ,& he is said to be holy1 exclusively ( all o!rs1 z ?is is a div9e p]fection1 & z he is inf9itely & indep5d5tly s1 ,o ,"l1 ?\ only art holy1 ,rev4 xv4 #d4 & ! reason ( ?is is assign$1 to wit1 because he is ! only ,god2 hol9ess is 8 v nature & ess5ce2 ,!re is none holy z ! ,"l1 = !re is none besides him1 #a ,sam4 ii4 #b4 ,9 consid]+ ?is div9e p]fection1 we %all enquire1 #a4 ,:at we are to und]/& by x4 ,hol9ess is t :]eby he is inf9itely opposite to e ?+ t t5ds to reflect di%on\r1 or reproa*1 on 8 div9e p]fections2 & especially z he is inf9itely opposite 9 8 nature1 w1 & works1 to all moral impurity2 z 8 p[] is oppos$ to all natural weakness1 8 wisdom to ! lea/ defect ( und]/&+ or folly1 s 8 hol9ess is oppos$ to all moral blemi%es1 or imp]fections1 :i* we call s92 s t x is n s mu* "o s+le p]fection1 z ! h>mony ( all 8 p]fections1 z !y are oppos$ to s92 & !re=e x is call$1 ,! beauty ( ! ,"l1 ,psal4 xxvii4 #d4 & :5 ! ,psalmi/ prays t ! *ur* may be made & dealt ) z an holy p1 he says1 ,let ! beauty ( ! ,"l our ,god be ^u u1 ,psal4 xc4 #ag4 ,x is t :i*1 if we may s express x1 adds a lu/re to all 8 o!r p]fections2 s t if he 7 n glori\s 9 hol9ess1 :atev] else might be said ( him1 w\ld t5d r to 8 di%on\r ?an 8 glory1 & ! beauty ( 8 p]fections w\ld be s sulli$ t !y c\ld n be call$ div9e3 z hol9ess is ! brighte/ "p ( ! image ( ,god 9 man1 )\t :i* no?+ c\ld be m5tion$ conc]n+ him1 b :at turns to 8 reproa*1 8 wisdom w\ld des]ve no bett] a "n ?an t ( subtilty1 8 p[] de/ructive & injuri\s1 8 zeal furi\s madness2 s if we sep>ate hol9ess f ! div9e nature1 all o!r excell5cies w\ld be +lori\s1 because impure4 #b4 ,we proce$ to consid] ! hol9ess ( ,god1 z glorifi$ or demon/rat$ 9 v>i\s in/ances4 7#a47 ,9 8 works4 ,?is p]fection 0 z em95tly display$ 9 ! "w ( creation1 especially t ( angels & m51 z 8 p[]1 wisdom1 & goodness2 = he made !m ) a p]fect rectitude ( nature1 )\t ! lea/ spot or prop5sity to s91 & ) a p[] to reta9 x2 s t !re 0 no natural necessity laid on !m to s91 :i* might inf] ,god to be ! au?or ( x3 & fur!rmore1 z a moral exp$i5t to prev5t x1 z well z to ass]t 8 own sov]eignty1 he gave !m a law1 :i* 0 holy1 z well z j & good1 & w>n$ !m ( ^? dreadful consequ5ces t w\ld ensue on ! violation !re(2 z x w\ld r5d] !m unholy1 deprive !m ( 8 image1 & consequ5tly sep>ate !m f him1 & r5d] !m ! objects ( 8 abhorr5ce2 &1 to ?is we may add1 t 8 end 9 mak+ all o!r ?+s 01 t 8 intellig5t creatures might actively glorify him1 & be induc$ to hol9ess4 7#b47 ,?is div9e p]fection appe>s likewise 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w1 & ( ! *ur*1 9 all ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 ei!r 9 a way ( judgm5t1 or ( m]cy2 !re=e he %ews 8 displeasure aga9/ no?+ b s91 :i* is ! only ?+ t r5d]s creatures ! objects ( puni%m5t1 & all ! bless+s he be/[s are a motive to hol9ess4 ,z = 8 p1 :om he ha? ! greate/ reg>d to1 !y are describ$1 z call$ to be sa9ts1 #a ,cor4 i4 #b4 & x is said ( ! *ur* ( ,israel1 t x 0 hol9ess unto ! ,"l1 ,j]4 ii4 #c4 & all 8 ord9ances are holy1 & to be engag$ 9 ) su* a frame ( _s1 z is agreeable !reunto3 ?us he says1 ,i w be sanctifi$ 9 !m t come nigh me1 ,lev4 x4 #c4 & hol9ess become? 8 h\se = ev]1 ,psal4 xciii4 #e4 ,9 l mann]1 we are to take an e/imate ( ! success !re(1 :51 ?r\gh ! div9e bless+ accompany+ !m1 !y t5d to promote int]nal hol9ess 9 ^? :o are engag$ !re91 :]eby !y are di/+ui%$ f ! re/ ( ! _w1 & sanctifi$ by 8 tru?1 ,john xvii4 #ag4 ,object4 ,x may be object$ by "s1 t ,god's suff]+ s9 to ent] into ! _w1 :i* he might h prev5t$1 0 a reflection ca/ on 8 hol9ess4 ,answ4 ,x mu/ be all[$1 t ,god might h prev5t$ ! fir/ entrance ( s9 into ! _w1 by 8 imm$iate int]posure1 & s h kept man upright1 z well z made him s2 yet let x be consid]$1 t he 0 n oblig$ to d ?is2 & !re=e might1 )\t any reflection on 8 hol9ess1 leave an innoc5t creature to ! conduct ( 8 own free-w1 :i* might be tempt$1 b n =c$1 to s91 especially s9ce he design$ to ov]-rule ! ev5t h]e(1 = ! sett+ =? ! glory ( all 8 p]fections1 &1 9 an em95t degree1 t ( 8 hol9ess2 b ?is w m p>ticul>ly be consid]$ "u "s foll[+ answ]s4#ei ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! hol9ess ( ,god1 let u take occasion to behold & admire ! beauty & glory !re(1 9 all ! div9e disp5sations1 z he c nei!r d1 nor enjo9 any ?+ b :at sets =? 8 inf9ite purity2 !re=e1 #a4 ,z he _c be ! au?or ( s91 s we mu/ take he$ t we d n advance any doctr9es f :5ce ?is consequ5ce may be inf]r$2 ?is ought to be ! /&>d by :i* !y are to be tri$1 z we %all take occasion to obs]ve 9 sev]al in/ances1 & ?9k ourselves z mu* conc]n$ to advance ! glory ( ?is p]fection1 z ( any o!r3 not)/&+ x is "o ?+ = p]sons to militate aga9/ :at appe>s to be a tru?1 by alleg+ ?is popul> objection1 t x is contr>y to ! hol9ess ( ,god1 & ano!r ?+ to support ! *>ge2 ?is w be p>ticul>ly consid]$1 :5 su*-l objections1 br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e ( pr$e/9ation1 & sev]al o!r doctr9es1 are answ]$ 9 _! prop] place4 #b4 ,x is an excell5cy1 beauty1 & glory1 9 ! ,*ri/ian religion1 :i* %\ld make u m 9 love ) x1 t x leads to hol9ess1 :i* 0 ! image ( ,god 9 man4 ,all o!r religions h indulg$1 l$ to1 or disp5s$ ) _m impurities1 z may be obs]v$ 9 ^? ( ! ,mahometans & ,pagans2 & ! diff]5t religions1 pr(ess$ by !m :o are call$ ,*ri/ians1 are to be judg$ m or less valuable1 & accord+ly to be embrac$ or reject$1 z !y t5d m or less to promote hol9ess4 ,& "h ,i _c b obs]ve1 t x is a s+ul> excell5cy ( ! ,prote/ant religion above ! ,popi%1 t all its doctr9es & precepts h a t5d5cy !reunto2 :]eas ! o!r admits (1 disp5ses )1 & gives c\nt5ance to manifold impurities2 z w appe>1 if we consid] "s ( ! doctr9es held by !m1 :i* lead to lic5ti\sness4 ,z1 7#a47 ,t "s s9s are1 9 _! own nature1 s small1 t !y d n des]ve et]nal puni%m5t1 & !re=e t satisfaction is to be made = !m1 by und]go+ "s p5ances enjo9$ !m by ! prie/2 ^u :i* condition1 he gives !m absolution1 & s dis*>ges !m f any f>!r conc]n ab\t !m2 :i* is c]ta9ly subv]sive ( hol9ess1 z well z contr>y to scripture1 :i* says1 ,! wages ( s9 is dea?1 ,rom4 vi4 #bc4 ! ^w ( ,god kn[s no di/9ction betwe5 mortal & v5ial s9s1 especially 9 ! s5se :i* !y give !re(4 7#b47 ,! doctr9e ( indulg5ces & disp5sations to s91 giv5 =? at a c]ta9 rate4 ,?is 0 a great matt] ( (f5ce to ^? :o took occasion1 = x1 among o!r reasons1 to sep>ate f !m 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! re=mation1 :]eby !y gave glory to ! hol9ess ( ,god1 9 express+ a j indignation aga9/ su* vile practices4 ,x is true ! ,papi/s allege1 9 def5ce !re(1 t x is done 9 compassion to ^?1 ^: natural temp] leads !m1 ) impetu\s viol5ce1 to ^? s9s1 :i* !y disp5se )2 & t ?is is1 9 "s respects1 necess>y1 9 z mu* z ! temptations ( "s1 aris+ f _! condition 9 ! _w1 are great] ?an :at o!rs are liable to4 ,b none ( ^! ?+s w exempt a p]son f ! guilt ( s91 mu* less w>rant ! practice ( ^?1 :o h]eby enc\rage !m to commit x4 7#c47 ,ano!r doctr9e ma9ta9$ by !m is1 t ! law ( ,god1 z con=m$ to human laws1 respects only outw>d1 or ov]t-acts1 z !y are g5]ally call$1 & n ! he>t1 or pr9ciple1 f :5ce !y proce$2 & !re=e t concupisc5ce1 or ! corruption ( nature1 :i* is ! impure f\nta91 f :5ce all s9s proce$1 comes n "u ! cognisance ( ! div9e law1 nor exposes u to any degree ( puni%m5t2 & t ei!r because !y suppose x unavoidable1 or else because e s9 is an act1 & n a habit1 ! (f-spr+1 or effect ( lu/1 :i*1 :5 7z !y p]v]t ! words ( ! apo/le7 x has conceiv$1 br+s =? s92 & s91 :5 x is f9i%$1 br+e? =? dea?1 ,james i4 #ae4 :]eas ! spr+ ( defil$ actions is1 9 reality1 m corrupt & abom9able ?an ! actions !mselves1 h[ mu* soev] actual s9s may be suppos$ to be m sc&al\s & p]nici\s to ! _w1 z !y are m visible2 if ! fruit be corrupt1 ! tree t br+s =? mu/ be mu* m s2 & ?\gh ?is is n s disc]nible by o!rs1 yet x is abhorr$ & puni%$ by a jeal\s ,god1 :o se>*es ! he>t & ! re9s2 !re=e ?is doctr9e is contr>y to 8 hol9ess4 7#d47 ,! m]it ( good works1 & our ju/ification !reby1 is a reflection on ?is div9e p]fection2 z x makes way = boa/+1 & is inconsi/5t ) t humility1 :i* is ! ma9 +r$i5t 9 hol9ess2 & ca/s ! highe/ reflection on ,*ri/'s satisfaction1 :i* is ! greate/ exp$i5t = ! sett+ =? ! hol9ess ( ,god1 z x argues x n to h be5 absolutely necess>y1 & sub/itutes our imp]fect works 9 ! room !re(4 7#e47 ,ano!r doctr9e1 :i* is contr>y to ! hol9ess ( ,god1 is t ( purgatory1 & pray]s = ! dead1 :i* !y are z t5aci\s (1 z ,demetrius1 & 8 fell[-craftsm51 7 ( ! image ( ,diana1 at ,ephesus1 ! de/ruction :]e( w\ld endang] _! craft1 ,acts xix4 #be1 #bg4 s1 if ?is doctr9e %\ld be disreg>d$1 x w\ld br+ no small detrim5t to !m4 ,b t :i* r5d]s x mo/ abom9able1 is1 t x ext5uates ! dem]it ( s91 & supposes x possible = o!rs to d t = !m by _! pray]s1 :i* !y neglect$ to d :il/ !y 7 alive1 :o1 f ?is presumptu\s supposition1 did n see an absolute necessity ( hol9ess to salvation4 ,^!1 & _m o!r doctr9es1 :i* might h be5 m5tion$1 ca/ ! highe/ reflection on ! hol9ess ( ,god1 & n only ev9ce ! ju/ice & necessity ( ! re=mation1 b oblige1 u to ma9ta9 ! contr>y doctr9es4 ,if x be object$1 by way ( reprisal1 t !re are _m doctr9es1 :i* we ma9ta91 t lead to lic5ti\sness1 ,i hope we %all be able to exculpate ourselves2 b ?is we res]ve = its prop] place1 t we may avoid ! repetition ( ?+s1 :i* we %all be oblig$ to insi/ on else:]e4 #c4 ,let u n practically d5y1 or ca/ contempt on ?is div9e p]fection2 :i* we may be said to d4 7#a47 ,:5 we live )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 z ?\gh we 7 "u no obligation to hol9ess4 ,! purity ( ! div9e nature is propos$ 9 scripture1 n only z a motive1 b1 s f> z con=mity to x is possible1 z an exempl> ( hol9ess3 & !re=e we are exhort$ to be holy1 n only because he is holy1 b z he is holy1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ae1 #af4 or s f> z ! image ( ,god 9 man consi/s !re92 !re=e !y :o live )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 be+ ali5at$ f 8 life1 viz4 8 hol9ess1 & giv+ !mselves ov] unto lascivi\sness1 to "w all uncleanness ) gre$9ess1 reg>d n ! hol9ess ( 8 nature or law4 ,^! s9 presumptu\sly1 & accord+ly1 are said to reproa* ! ,"l1 ,numb4 xv4 #cj4 z ?\gh he 0 a ,god t _h pleasure 9 wick$ness2 or if !y conclude him to be inf9itely (f5d$ ) x1 !y reg>d n ! consequ5ce ( be+ ! objects ( 8 displeasure1 & fi]y indignation4 7#b47 ,m5 reflect on ! hol9ess ( ,god :5 !y compla9 ( religion1 z ?\gh x 7 too /rict & sev]e a ?+2 a yoke t sits v uneasy ^u !m1 :i* !y resolve to keep at ! greate/ di/ance f1 especially unless !y may h "s abatem5ts made1 or indulg5ce giv51 to live 9 ! commission ( "s belov$ lu/s4 ,^! _c be> a fai?ful reprov]3 ?us ,ahab hat$ ,micaiah1 because he did n prophesy good conc]n+ him1 b evil2 & ! p did n l to he> ( ! hol9ess ( ,god2 !re=e !y desire t ! prophets w\ld cause ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel to cease be=e !m1 ,isa4 xxx4 #aa4 & to ?is we may add1 7#c47 ,!y d1 9 effect1 d5y or despise ?is attribute1 :o ent]ta9 an enmity or prejudice aga9/ hol9ess 9 o!rs1 ^: conv]sation is n only blameless1 b exempl>y2 su* make use ( ! ^w sa9t1 z a t]m ( reproa*1 z ?\gh hol9ess 7 n only a wor?less ?+1 b a blemi% or disp>agem5t to ! nature ( man1 a /a9 on 8 "*1 & to be avoid$ by all :o h any reg>d to _! reputation1 or1 at lea/ z ?\gh religion 7 no o!r ?an hypocrisy1 & mu* m s1 :5 x %9es brighte/ 9 ! conv]sation ( ^? :o e/eem x _! greate/ ornam5t4 ,:at is ?is1 b to spurn at ! hol9ess ( ,god1 by endeav\r+ to br+ t into contempt1 :i* is 8 image & delight8 ,,xiii4 ,god is mo/ j4 ,?is attribute diff]s b little f t ( hol9ess1 ?\gh sometimes !y are ?us di/+ui%$2 z hol9ess is ! contr>iety1 or opposition ( 8 nature to s91 ju/ice is an et]nal & visible display !re(2 &1 9 p>ticul>1 :5 ,god is said to be j1 he is consid]$ z ! gov]nor ( ! _w2 & !re=e :5 he appe>s 9 ! glory ( 8 ju/ice1 he be>s ! "* ( a judge2 accord+ly x is said conc]n+ him1 ,%all n ! ,judge ( all ! e>? d "r8 ,g54 xviii4 #be4 & he is said1 )\t respect ( p]sons1 to judge accord+ to e man's "w1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ag4 ,n[ ! ju/ice ( ,god is sometimes tak5 = 8 fai?fulness1 :i* is a do+ ju/ice to 8 ^w2 b ?is w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$1 :5 we speak ( him z abundant 9 tru?4 ,b1 accord+ to ! mo/ common & kn[n s5se ( ! ^w1 x is tak5 ei!r = 8 dispos+1 or 8 di/ributive ju/ice2 ! =m] is t :]eby 8 hol9ess %9es =? 9 all ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 z all 8 ways are equal1 ( :at k9d soev] !y be2 ! latt]1 to wit1 8 di/ributive ju/ice1 consi/s ei!r 9 rew>d+ or puni%+1 & s is /yl$ ei!r remun]ative or v9dictive2 9 ^! two respects1 we %all m p>ticul>ly consid] ?is attribute4 #a4 ,! ju/ice ( ,god1 z giv+ rew>ds to 8 creatures2 ?is he may be said to d1 )\t suppos+ ! p]sons1 :o are ! subjects !re(1 to h done any ?+ by :i* !y h m]it$ !m3 we (t5 f9d1 9 scripture1 t ! heav5ly glory is set =? z a rew>d1 ,mat4 x4 #da1 #db4 & #a ,cor4 iii4 #ad4 & x is call$1 a cr[n ( righte\sness1 :i* ! ,"l1 ! righte\s judge1 %all give at t day1 #b ,tim4 iv4 #h4 to wit1 :5 he appe>s1 9 ! glory ( 8 ju/ice1 to judge ! _w 9 righte\sness2 & x is also said1 t x is a righte\s ?+ ) ,god to recomp5se to 8 p :o are tr\bl$1 re/1 :5 ! ,"l %all be reveal$ f heav51 #b ,!ss4 i4 #f4 #g4 ,b1 = ! und]/&+ su* l expressions1 ,i humbly conceive1 t !y import ! necess>y & insep>able connexion t !re is betwe5 grace wr\ght 9 u1 & glory conf]r$ ^u u3 x is call$1 inde$1 a rew>d1 or a cr[n ( righte\sness1 to enc\rage u to duty2 b1 )\t suppos+ t1 :at we d has any ?+ m]itori\s 9 x4 ,if we ourselves are less ?an ! lea/ ( all ,god's m]cies1 !n ! be/ actions put =? by u mu/ be s1 = ! action _c h m hon\r ascrib$ to x ?an ! ag5t2 or if1 z our ,savi\r says1 :5 we h done all1 we mu/ say1 we are unpr(itable s]vants1 ,luke xvii4 #aj4 & t s9c]ely1 & n 9 a way ( complim5t1 z "s ,popi% writ]s und]/& x1 consi/5tly ) _! doctr9e ( ! m]it ( good works1 we mu/ conclude t x is a rew>d n ( debt1 b ( grace2 & !re=e ! ^w is tak5 9 a less prop] s5se4 ,x is n a be/[+ a bless+ pur*as$ by u1 b = u2 ,*ri/ is ! pur*as]1 we are ! receiv]s2 x is /rictly & prop]ly ! rew>d ( 8 m]it1 b1 9 its application1 ! gift ( 8 grace4 #b4 ,!re is 8 v9dictive ju/ice1 :]eby he puni%es s91 z an injury (f]$ to 8 div9e p]fections1 an affront to 8 sov]eignty1 a reflection on 8 hol9ess1 & a violation ( 8 law1 = :i* he dem&s satisfaction1 & inflicts puni%m5t1 proportion$ to ! nature ( ! crime1 :i* he cont9ues to d1 till satisfaction be giv53 ?is is call$1 8 visit+ iniquity1 ,deut4 v4 #i4 or visit+ = x1 ,j]4 v4 #i4 & x is also call$1 8 sett+ 8 face aga9/ a p]son1 & cutt+ him (f f among/ 8 p1 ,lev4 xvii4 #aj4 & :5 he does ?is1 8 wra? is comp>$ to flames ( fire2 x is call$1 ,! fire ( 8 jeal\sy1 ,zeph4 i4 #ah4 & !y1 :o are ! objects h]e(1 are said to fall into ! h&s ( ! liv+ ,god1 :o is a consum+ fire1 ,heb4 x4 #ca4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xii4 #bi4 ,b t we may f>!r consid] h[ ,god glorifies ?is p]fection1 & !reby %ews 8 inf9ite hatr$ ( s91 we may obs]ve1 7#a47 ,an em95t in/ance !re( 9 8 inflict+ t puni%m5t t 0 due to our s9s1 on ! p]son ( ,*ri/ our ,surety4 ,x 01 inde$1 ! highe/ act ( condesc5d+ grace t he 0 will+ to be *>g$ )1 or to h ! iniquity ( 8 p laid ^u him2 b x 0 ! greate/ display ( v9dictive ju/ice1 t he 0 accord+ly puni%$ = x1 z he is said to be made s9 = u1 :o knew no s91 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 & accord+ly ,god gives a commission to ! sword ( 8 ju/ice1 to awake & ex]t itself1 9 an uncommon mann]1 aga9/ him1 ! man 8 fell[1 ,ze*4 xiii4 #g4 ,9 ?is in/ance1 satisfaction is n only dem&$1 b fully giv51 9 :i* x diff]s f all ! o!r displays ( v9dictive ju/ice2 b ( ?is1 m w be consid]$ "u "s foll[+ answ]s4#fj 7#b47 ,! v9dictive ju/ice ( ,god puni%es s9 9 ! p]sons ( f9ally imp5it5t s9n]s 9 hell1 :]e a dem& ( satisfaction is p]petually made1 b c nev] be giv51 :i* is ! reason ( ! et]nity ( ! puni%m5t inflict$1 :i* is call$1 ev]la/+ de/ruction1 f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & f ! glory ( 8 p[]1 #b ,!s4 i4 #i4 ?is we %all also h occasion to insi/ on m l>gely1 "u a foll[+ an answ]4#fa ,9 ^! two in/ances1 puni%m5t is tak5 9 a /rict & prop] s5se3 b !re is1 inde$1 ano!r s5se1 9 :i* _m evils are inflict$ = s9s committ$1 :i*1 ?\gh frequ5tly call$ puni%m5ts1 yet ! ^w is tak5 9 a less prop] s5se1 to wit1 :5 believ]s1 :o are ju/ifi$ ^u ! acc\nt ( ! satisfaction :i* ,*ri/ has giv5 = _! s9s1 are said to be puni%$ = !m2 z :5 x is said1 ,?\1 our ,god1 ha/ puni%$ u less ?an our iniquities des]ve1 ,ezra ix4 #ac4 & if 8 *ildr5 =sake my law1 & keep n my comm&m5ts1 !n w ,i visit _! transgression ) ! rod1 & _! iniquity ) /ripes2 nev]!less1 my lov+ k9dness w ,i n utt]ly take f him1 ,psal4 lxxxix4 #cj-ca4 & ! prophet1 speak+ ( "s1 = :om ,god w\ld execute judgm5t1 & be fav\rable to !m 9 ! end1 s t !y %\ld behold 8 righte\sness2 yet he repres5ts !m1 z be>+ ! indignation ( ! ,"l1 because !y _h s9n$ aga9/ him1 ,micah vii4 #i4 ,&1 z ^! evils are exce$+ly afflictive1 be+ (t5times att5d$ ) a sad appreh5sion & fe> ( ! wra? ( ,god2 s !y are call$ puni%m5ts1 because s9 is ! cause ( !m3 yet !y diff] f puni%m5t 9 its mo/ prop] s5se1 z b n[ m5tion$1 9 t1 ?\gh ju/ice inflicts evils on !m = s91 yet x do? n h]e9 dem& satisfaction1 = t is suppos$ to h be5 giv51 inasmu* z !y are consid]$ z ju/ifi$2 &1 to speak ) rev]5ce1 x is n agreeable to ! nature ( ju/ice to dem& satisfaction twice4 ,nev]!less1 x is "o ?+ = ,god really to dem& x1 & ano!r ?+ = believ]s to appreh5d or conclude t su* a dem& is made2 ?is !y may (t5 d1 z que/ion+ :e!r !y are believ]s1 or 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate3 h[ev]1 ,god's design1 9 ^! afflictive disp5sations1 is to humble !m greatly1 & %ew !m ! dem]it ( s91 :atev] he det]m9es %all be ! consequ5ce !re(4 ,moreov]1 ! p]sons1 :o are ! subjects ( ?is puni%m5t1 are consid]$ n z enemies1 b z *ildr51 & !re=e ! objects ( 8 love1 at ! same "t t 8 h& is heavy ^u !m2 = :i* reason "s h call$ !m ca/igatory puni%m5ts1 agreeably to :at ! apo/le sai?1 ,:om ! ,"l love? he *a/5e?2 & t h]e9 he deale? ) !m z ) sons1 ,heb4 xii4 #f1 #g4 ,f :at has be5 said1 conc]n+ ! ju/ice ( ,god 9 rew>d+ or puni%+1 we may inf]1 #a4 ,s9ce ! heav5ly bless$ness is call$ a rew>d1 to d5ote its connexion ) grace & duty1 let no "o presumptu\sly expect "o )\t ! o!r3 ! cr[n is n to be put ^u ! head ( any "o1 b him t runs ! ,*ri/ian race2 & x is a c]ta9 tru?1 t )\t hol9ess no man %all see ! ,"l1 *ap4 xii4 #ad4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 z ?is is a rew>d ( grace1 f\nd$ on ,*ri/'s pur*ase1 let u take he$ t we d n ascribe t to our p]=mances1 :i* is :olly f\nd$ on ,*ri/'s m]it4 ,let e ?+ t may be reckon$ a spur to dilig5ce1 9 ! idea ( a rew>d1 be appreh5d$ & improv$ by u1 to quick5 & excite u to duty2 b :atev] !re is ( praise & glory !re91 let t be ascrib$ to ,*ri/2 s t :5 we consid] ! heav5ly bless$ness 9 ?is view1 let u say1 z ! angels1 toge!r ) t bless$ company :o are jo9$ ) !m1 are repres5t$1 speak+1 ,wor?y is ! ,lamb t 0 sla91 to receive p[]1 ri*es1 wisdom1 & /r5g?1 & hon\r1 & glory1 & bless+1 ,rev4 v4 #ab4 ,x is ! price t he paid :i* gives x ! "* ( a rew>d & !re=e ! glory ( x is to be ascrib$ to him4 #b4 ,f :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! v9dictive ju/ice ( ,god inflict+ puni%m5ts on 8 enemies1 let u le>n ! evil & he9\s nature ( s91 & s take w>n+ !reby1 t we may n expose ourselves to ! same or l judgm5ts4 ,h[ deplorable is ! condition ( ^?1 :o h contract$ a debt = :i* !y c nev] satisfy6 :o are said1 to dr9k ( ! wra? ( ! ,almighty1 :i* is p\r$ out1 )\t mixture1 into ! cup ( 8 indignation1 ,job xxi4 #bj4 comp>$ ) ,rev4 xiv4 #aj4 ,?is %\ld induce u to fly f ! wra? to come1 & to make a "r improvem5t ( ! price ( r$emption :i* 0 giv5 by ,*ri/1 to deliv] 8 p f x4 #c4 ,believ]s1 :o are deliv]$ f ! v9dictive ju/ice ( ,god1 h ! highe/ reason = ?ankfulness2 & x is a v great enc\ragem5t to !m1 "u all ! afflictive evils1 :i* !y endure1 t ! mo/ bitt] +r$i5ts are tak5 out ( !m4 ,x is true1 !y are n 9 !mselves joy\s1 b griev\s2 nev]!less1 aft]w>ds !y yield ! peaceable fruit ( righte\sness to !m1 :o are ex]cis$ !reby1 ,heb4 xii4 #aa4 & let u n presume )\t gr\nd1 b give dilig5ce1 t we may conclude t ^! are ! disp5sations ( a reconcil$ ,fa!r1 :o corrects ) judgm5t n 9 ang]1 le/ he %\ld br+ u to no?+1 ,j]4 x4 #bd4 ,x w af=d great matt] ( com=t1 if we c say1 t he is1 at ! same "t1 a j ,god1 & a ,savi\r1 ,isa4 xlv4 #ba4 &1 z "o obs]ves1 ?\gh he puni%es = s91 yet x is n ) ! puni%m5t ( s94 ,,xiv4 ,god is mo/ m]ciful & graci\s1 long-suff]+1 & abundant 9 goodness1 all :i* p]fections are m5tion$ toge!r 9 ,exod4 xxxiv4 #g4 & we %all fir/ consid] 8 goodness1 :i*1 9 "s respects1 includes ! o!r1 ?\gh 9 o!rs x is di/+ui%$ f !m1 z w be m p>ticul>ly obs]v$4 ,?is be+ "o ( 8 communicable p]fections1 we may conceive ( x1 by comp>+ x ) t goodness :i* is 9 ! creature1 :ile we sep>ate f x all ! imp]fections !re(1 by :i* means we may arrive to "s idea ( x4 ,!re=e p]sons are d5om9at$ good1 z hav+ all ^? p]fections t belong to _! nature1 :i* is ! mo/ l>ge & ext5sive s5se ( goodness2 or else x is tak5 9 a moral s5se1 & s x consi/s 9 ! rectitude ( _! nature1 z we call a holy man a good man2 or la/ly1 x is tak5 = "o :o is b5efic5t1 or communicatively good1 & s x is ! same ) b5ignity4 ,n[ to apply ?is to ! goodness ( ,god1 x ei!r includes 9 x all 8 p]fections1 or 8 hol9ess 9 p>ticul>1 or else 8 be+ dispos$ to imp>t or communicate ^? bless+s to 8 creatures1 t !y /& 9 ne$ (1 9 :i* s5se we are "h to und]/& x z di/+ui%$ f 8 o!r p]fections4 ,?is goodness ( ,god supposes t he has1 9 himself1 an inf9ite & inexhau/ible treasure ( all bless$ness1 en\gh to fill all ?+s1 & to make 8 creatures completely happy4 ,?is he _h f all et]nity1 be=e !re 0 any object 9 :i* x might be display$1 or any act ( p[] put =? to produce "o4 ,x is ?is ! ,psalmi/ int5ds1 :5 he says1 ,psal4 cxix4 #fh4 ,?\ art good1 & :5 he adds1 ?\ doe/ good2 z ! =m] implies 8 be+ good 9 himself1 ! latt] d5otes 8 be+ s to 8 creatures4 ,be=e we treat ( ?is p]fection 9 p>ticul>1 we %all obs]ve ! diff]5ce t !re is betwe5 goodness1 m]cy1 grace1 & pati5ce1 :i*1 ?\gh !y all are includ$ 9 ! div9e b5ignity1 & imply 9 !m ! communication ( "s fav\rs t t5d to ! creatures advantage1 z well z ! glory ( ,god1 yet !y may be di/+ui%$ ) respect to ! objects !re(3 ?us goodness consid]s its object1 z indig5t & de/itute ( all ?+s1 & s x communicates ^? bless+s t x /&s 9 ne$ (4 ,m]cy consid]s its object z mis]able1 !re=e1 ?\gh an innoc5t creature be ! object ( ! div9e b\nty & goodness1 x is only a fall51 mis]able1 & undone creature1 t is an object ( compassion4 ,& grace is m]cy display$ freely1 !re=e its object is consid]$ n only z mis]able1 b unwor?y2 h[ev]1 ?\gh ! s9n]'s mis]y1 & wor?9ess ( pity1 may be di/+ui%$1 ^! two ideas _c be sep>at$1 inasmu* z t :i* r5d]s him mis]able1 d5om9ates him at ! same "t guilty1 s9ce mis]y is insep>ably connect$ ) guilt1 & no "o is mis]able z a creature1 b z a s9n]2 !re=e we are consid]$ z unwor?y ( m]cy1 & s ! objects ( div9e grace1 :i* is m]cy ext5d$ freely1 to ^? :o h r5d]$ !mselves unwor?y ( x4 ,& pati5ce1 or long-suff]+1 is ! susp5d+ des]v$ fury1 or ! cont9u+ to be/[ undes]v$ fav\rs1 a l5g!n+ out ( our tranquillity2 ^! attributes are to be consid]$ 9 p>ticul>4 ,&1 #a4 ,( ! goodness ( ,god4 ,z ,god 0 inf9ite 9 p[] f all et]nity1 be=e !re 0 any display !re(1 or act ( omnipot5cy put =?2 he 0 et]nally good1 be=e !re 0 any communication ( 8 b\nty1 or any creature1 to :i* x might be imp>t$2 s t ! fir/ display ( ?is p]fection 0 9 giv+ be+ to all ?+s1 :i* 7 ! objects ( 8 b\nty & goodness1 z well z ! effects ( 8 p[]2 & all ! excell5cies1 or advantages1 :i* "o creature ha? above ano!r1 are z s _m /reams fl[+ f ?is f\nta91 ,he give? to all1 life & brea?1 & all ?+s1 ,acts xvii4 #be4fb #b4 ,! m]cy ( ,god1 :i* consid]s its object z mis]able1 is illu/rat$ by all ^? di/ress+ circum/ances1 t r5d] s9n]s ! objects ( compassion4 ,are all1 by nature1 bond-slaves to s9 & ,satan8 ,x is m]cy t sets !m free1 deliv]s !m1 :o1 ?r\gh fe> ( dea?1 7 all _! life-"t subject to bondage1 ,heb4 ii4 #ae4 ,are we all1 by nature1 dead 9 s91 unable to d :at is spiritually good1 ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god8 ,0 our condition mis]able1 z be+ )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 & )\t hope3 l ! poor infant1 m5tion$ by ! prophet1 ca/ out 9 ! op5 field1 to ! loa?+ ( our p]sons1 :om no eye piti$8 x 0 m]cy t said to u1 live1 ,ezek4 xvi4 #d1 #e1 #f4 accord+ly ,god is said to h rememb]$ u 9 our l[ e/ate1 = 8 m]cy endure? = ev]1 ,psal4 cxxxvi4 #bc4 ,! m]cy ( ,god is ei!r common or special2 common m]cy gives all ! outw>d conv5i5cies ( ?is life1 :i* are be/[$ )\t di/9ction2 z he causes 8 sun to rise on ! evil & ! good1 & s5de? ra9 on ! j & on ! unju/1 ,mat?4 v4 #de4 s x is said1 8 t5d] m]cies are ov] all 8 works1 ,psal4 cxlv4 #i4 b 8 special m]cy is t :i* he be/[s on1 or has res]v$ = ! heirs ( salvation1 :i* he communicates to !m 9 a cov5ant way1 9 & ?r\gh a ,m$iator2 s ! apo/le speaks ( ,god1 z ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,fa!r ( m]cies1 & ! ,god ( all com=t1 #b ,cor4 i4 #c4 #c4 ,z ,god is said to be m]ciful1 or to ext5d compassion to ! mis]able1 s he do? ?is freely1 & accord+ly is said to be graci\s2 & z grace is free1 s x is sov]eign1 & be/[$ 9 a discrim9at+ way2 t is giv5 to "o :i* he d5ies to ano!r1 & only because x is 8 pleasure3 ?us says "o ( ,*ri/'s disciples1 ,"l1 h[ is x t ?\ wilt manife/ ?yself unto u1 & n unto ! _w8 ,john xiv4 #bb4 ,& our ,savi\r himself glorifies ,god = ! display ( 8 grace1 9 su* a way1 :5 he says1 ,i ?ank !e1 ,o ,fa!r1 ,"l ( heav5 & e>?1 because ?\ ha/ hid ^! ?+s f ! wise & prud5t1 & ha/ reveal$ !m unto babes2 & consid]s ?is z ! result ( 8 sov]eign w1 :5 he adds1 ev5 s ,fa!r1 = s x seem$ good 9 ?y sight1 ,mat?4 xi4 #be1 #bf4 ,n[ ! discrim9at+ grace ( ,god appe>s 9 sev]al in/ances2 z1 7#a47 ,9 t he %\ld ext5d salvation to m51 r ?an to fall5 angels2 s our ,savi\r took n on him ! nature ( angels1 b ! se$ ( ,abraham1 because he design$ to save ! "o1 & to res]ve ! o!r1 9 *a9s1 "u d>kness1 unto ! judgm5t ( ! great day1 ,heb4 ii4 #af4 comp>$ ) ,jude v]4 #f4 ,& among m51 only "s are made p>tak]s ( ?is invaluable bless+1 :i* all 7 equally unwor?y (2 & _! numb] is comp>atively v small1 !re=e !y are call$ a little flock1 & ! gate1 ?r\gh :i* !y ent]1 is /rait1 & ! way n>r[ t leads to life1 & few !re be t f9d x1 ,luke xii4 #cb4 comp>$ ) ,mat?4 vii4 #ac1 #ad4 ,& !re are _m :o make a consid]able figure 9 ! _w1 = ri*es1 hon\rs1 great natural abilities1 be/[$ by common provid5ce1 t are de/itute ( special grace1 :ile o!rs1 :o are poor1 & despis$ 9 ! _w1 are call$1 & sav$2 ! apo/le obs]v$ x to be s 9 8 day1 :5 he says1 n _m mighty1 n _m noble1 are call$2 b ,god ha? *os5 ! fooli% ?+s ( ! _w to conf\nd ! wise1 & ! weak ?+s ( ! _w to conf\nd ! ?+s t are mighty1 & base ?+s ( ! _w1 & ?+s :i* are despis$ ha? ,god *os51 yea1 ?+s t are n1 to br+ to n\ght ?+s t are1 #a ,cor4 i4 #bf1 #bg1 #bh4 7#b47 ,9 sev]al ?+s relat+ to ! int]nal means1 :]eby he fits & disposes m5 = salvation3 ?us ! "w ( conv]sion is an em95t in/ance ( discrim9at+ grace1 = h]e9 he breaks ?r\gh1 & ov]comes1 t reluctancy & opposition1 :i* corrupt nature makes aga9/ x2 subdues ! enmity & rebellion t 0 9 ! he>t ( man1 works a p[]ful *ange 9 ! w1 :]eby he subjects x to himself1 :i* "w is contr>y to ! natural biass & incl9ation !re(2 & t :i* r5d]s ?is grace m illu/ri\s1 is1 t _m ( ^? :o are ?us conv]t$1 71 be=e ?is1 notori\s s9n]s2 "s h be5 blasphem]s1 p]secutors1 & injuri\s1 z ! apo/le says conc]n+ himself be=e 8 conv]sion1 & concludes himself to h be5 ! *ief ( s9n]s2 & tells u1 h[ he %ut up _m ( ! sa9ts 9 prison1 &1 :5 !y 7 put to dea?1 he gave 8 voice aga9/ !m2 puni%$ !m (t5 9 e synagogue1 & compell$ !m to blaspheme1 &1 be+ exce$+ly aga9/ !m1 p]secut$ !m unto /range cities1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ac1 #ae4 comp>$ ) ,acts xxvi4 #aj1 #aa4 ,b y w say1 he 01 9 o!r respects1 a moral man2 !re=e he gives an in/ance else:]e ( "s :o 7 f> o!rwise1 :om he puts 9 m9d ( _! hav+ be5 =nicators1 idolat]s1 adult]]s1 effem9ate1 abus]s ( !mselves ) mank9d1 ?ieves1 covet\s1 drunk>ds1 revil]s1 extortion]s2 su*1 says he1 7 "s ( y2 b ye are wa%$1 b ye are sanctifi$1 b ye are ju/ifi$4 ,moreov]1 ! *ange wr\ght 9 ! s\l is unask$ =1 & s x may truly be said1 ,god is f\nd ( !m t s\ght him n2 & undesir$2 = ?\gh unreg5]ate s9n]s desire to be deliv]$ f mis]y1 !y are f> f desir+ to be deliv]$ f s91 or to h rep5tance1 fai?1 & hol9ess3 if !y pray = ^! bless+s1 x is 9 su* a mann]1 t ! ,_s ( ,god h>dly calls x pray]2 = ! ,_s ( grace1 & ( supplications1 by :i* alone we are enabl$ to pray 9 a "r mann]1 is :at accompanies or fl[s f conv]sion2 if !re=e ,god be/[s ?is privilege on p]sons s unwor?y ( x1 & s av]se to x1 x mu/ c]ta9ly be an in/ance ( sov]eign & discrim9at+ grace4 7#c47 ,?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid] h[ mu* !y1 :o are ! objects !re(1 diff] f :at !y 72 or if we comp>e _! pres5t1 ) _! =m] /ate4 ,once !y 7 bl9d & ignorant ( ! ways ( ,god1 & go+ a/ray 9 crook$ pa?s2 ! apo/le speaks ( ?is 9 ! ab/ract1 ,ye 7 sometimes d>kness1 ,eph4 v4 #h4 & t ! god ( ?is _w1 _h bl9d$ ! m9ds ( "s1 le/ ! light ( ! glori\s gospel ( ,*ri/ %\ld %9e unto !m1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #d4 b n[ !y are made light 9 ! ,"l1 & br\ght into ! way ( tru? & peace4 ,_! he>ts 7 once imp5it5t1 unrel5t+1 & incl9$ to s91 )\t remorse1 or self-reflection2 no?+ c\ld make an impression on !m1 z be+ pa/ feel+1 & giv+ !mselves ov] to lascivi\sness1 to "w all uncleanness ) gre$9ess1 ,eph4 iv4 #ai4 b n[ !y are p5it5t1 humble1 rel5t+1 & brok5 "u a s5se ( s91 afraid ( e ?+ t may be an occasion !re(1 will+ to be reprov$ = x1 & desir\s to be set at a great] di/ance f x4 ,once !y 7 de/itute ( hope1 or solid peace ( consci5ce2 b n[ !y h hope & joy 9 believ+1 & are deliv]$ f t bondage1 :i* !y 71 be=e ?is1 expos$ to2 su* a happy turn is giv5 to ! frame ( _! spirits3 & z to ! ext]nal & relative *ange :i* is made 9 _! /ate1 !re is no condemnation to !m1 z ju/ifi$ p]sons2 & !re=e !y :o1 be=e ?is1 7 9 ! utmo/ di/ress1 expect+ no?+ b hell & de/ruction1 are enabl$ to lift up _! heads ) joy1 exp]i5c+ ! bless$ fruits & effects ( ?is grace 9 _! own s\ls4 7#d47 ,! discrim9at+ grace ( ,god f>!r appe>s1 9 t he be/[s ^! sav+ bless+s on 8 p1 at su* seasons1 :5 !y appe> mo/ suitable1 & adapt$ to _! condition2 z he is a v pres5t help 9 a "t ( tr\ble1 :5 _! /raits & difficulties are greate/1 !n is 8 "t to s5d relief2 :5 s9n]s sometimes h we>i$ !mselves 9 ! greatness ( _! way1 :ile seek+ re/ & happ9ess 9 o!r ?+s bel[ himself1 & h met ) no?+ b disappo9tm5t !re92 :5 !y are br\ght to ! utmo/ extremity1 !n he appe>s 9 _! behalf4 ,& s ) respect to believ]s1 :5 _! com=ts are at ! l[e/ ebb1 _! hope almo/ deg5]at$ into despair1 _! temptations mo/ preval5t & afflict+1 & !y ready to s9k "u ! weight t lies on _! spirits1 :51 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 _! he>ts are ov]:elm$ )9 !m2 !n he leads !m to ! rock t is high] ?an !y1 ,psal4 lxi4 #b4 :5 !y are ev5 desolate & afflict$1 & ! tr\bles ( _! he>ts are enl>g$1 !n he br+s !m out ( _! di/resses1 ,psal4 xxv4 #af1 #ag4 ,?us ! grace ( ,god em95tly appe>s1 9 :at he be/[s on 8 p2 b if we look =w>d1 & consid] :at he has prep>$ = !m1 or ! hope t is laid up 9 heav51 !n we may behold ! mo/ amaz+ displays ( grace1 9 :i* !y :o %all be ! happy objects !re(1 w be a wond] to !mselves1 & w see m ( ! glory ( x ?an c be n[ express$ 9 words2 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 9 a way ( admiration1 ,oh1 h[ great is ?y goodness1 :i* ?\ ha/ laid up = !m t fe> !e2 :i* ?\ ha/ wr\ght = !m t tru/ 9 !e be=e ! sons ( m56 ,psal4 xxx4 #ai4 ,object4 #a4 ,if x be object$1 t ! afflictions1 :i* ,god's p are expos$ to 9 ?is life1 are inconsi/5t ) ! glory ( 8 grace & m]cy4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t afflictive provid5ces are s f> f be+ inconsi/5t ) ! glory ( ^! p]fections1 t !y t5d to illu/rate !m ! m4 ,= s9ce s9 has r5d]$ afflictions ne$ful1 z an exp$i5t1 to humble u = x1 & also to prev5t x = ! future1 s ,god designs our advantage !reby2 & h[ev] griev\s !y are1 yet s9ce !y are s ov]-rul$ by him1 z ! apo/le says1 t !y yield ! peaceable fruit ( righte\sness unto !m1 :o are ex]cis$ !reby1 ,heb4 xii4 #aa4 !y are f> f be+ inconsi/5t ) ! m]cy & grace ( ,god4 ,& ?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid] t ^! outw>d afflictions are (t5 att5d$ ) inw>d supports1 & spiritual com=ts2 s t1 z ! apo/le says conc]n+ himself1 z ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ ab\nd 9 !m1 _! consolations ab\nd by him1 #b ,cor4 i4 #e4 or z ! outw>d man p]i%es1 ! inw>d man is r5ew$ day by day1 *ap4 iv4 #af4 x 0 no?+ b ?is c\ld make him say1 ,i take pleasure 9 infirmities1 9 reproa*es1 9 necessities1 9 p]secutions1 9 di/resses = ,*ri/'s sake1 = :5 ,i am weak1 !n am ,i /rong1 *ap4 xii4 #aj4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t ! doctr9e ( free grace leads m5 to lic5ti\sness2 & !re=e t :at we h said conc]n+ x1 is ei!r n true & w>rantable1 or1 at lea/1 %\ld n be mu* insi/$ on1 = fe> ?is consequ5ce %\ld ensue4 ,answ4 ,! grace ( ,god do? n lead to lic5ti\sness1 ?\gh x be (t5 abus$1 & presumptu\s s9n]s take occasion f !nce to g on1 z !y appreh5d1 securely !re91 because ,god is m]ciful & graci\s1 & ready to =give1 :i* vile & dis+5u\s temp] ! apo/le obs]v$ 9 "s t liv$ 9 8 days1 & expresses himself ) ! greate/ abhorr5ce !re(1 ,%all we cont9ue 9 s91 t grace may ab\nd8 ,god =bid1 ,rom4 vi4 #a1 #b4 ,b does x foll[1 t because x is abus$ by "s1 z an occasion ( lic5ti\sness1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( _! natures1 t !re=e x leads to x8 ,! greate/ bless+s may be ! occasion ( ! greate/ evils2 b yet !y d n lead to !m4 ,t :i* leads to lic5ti\sness1 mu/ h "s motive or inducem5t 9 x1 :i* w w>rant an +5u\s m9d1 act+ accord+ to ! rules ( equity & ju/ice1 to take ^? lib]ties2 b ?is no?+ c d1 mu* less ! grace ( ,god4 ,8 great clem5cy1 inde$1 may sometimes give occasion to ^? :o hate him1 & h +ratitude & rebellion root$ 9 _! nature1 to take up arms aga9/ him2 & an act ( grace may be abus$1 s z to make ! wor/ ( crim9als m bold 9 _! wick$ness1 :o presume t !y may commit x ) impunity3 b ?is is n ! natural t5d5cy1 or g5u9e effect !re(2 nor w x be ?us abus$ by any1 b ^? :o are ab&on$ to e ?+ t is vile & ungrateful4 ,z ! law ( ,god prohibits all s91 & 8 hol9ess is opposite to x1 s 8 grace af=ds ! /ronge/ motive to hol9ess2 x is !re=e ! neglect or contempt ( ?is grace1 & a corrupt disposition to act contr>y to ! design !re(1 t leads to lic5ti\sness4 ,grace & duty are insep>ably connect$1 s t :]e ,god be/[s ! "o1 he expects ! o!r2 yea1 duty1 :i* is our act1 is ,god's gift1 z ! p[] to p]=m x is f him3 ?us :5 he promises to give 8 p a new he>t1 & put 8 ,_s )9 !m1 & cause !m to walk 9 8 /atutes1 he tells !m1 t !y %\ld rememb] _! evil ways & do+s1 & loa! !mselves 9 _! own sight = _! iniquities2 :i* is n only a pr$iction1 respect+ ! ev5t1 b a promise ( :at he w\ld incl9e !m to d2 & :5 he adds1 t = ?is he w\ld be enquir$ ( by !m1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bf1 #bg1 #ca1 #cg4 or t !y %\ld seek !m by f]v5t pray]1 he secures to !m1 by promise1 a disposition & grace to p]=m ?is great duty1 :i* is insep>ably connect$ ) expect$ bless+s4 ,god himself !re=e w take c>e t1 h[ev] o!rs abuse 8 grace1 x %all n lead ^? :o are 9 a di/+ui%+ way1 ! objects !re(1 to lic5ti\sness4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t x is a disp>agem5t to ?is div9e p]fection to say1 t1 because "s take occasion f x to cont9ue 9 s91 !re=e its glory is to be1 z x 71 conceal$1 & n publi%$ to ! _w4 ,z "s ( old did n c>e to he> ( ! hol9ess ( ,god1 & !re=e1 if ! prophets w\ld r5d] _! doctr9e acceptable to !m1 !y mu/ n insi/ on t p]fection1 b cause ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel to cease f be=e !m1 ,isa4 xxx4 #aa4 s !re are _m :o are z little desir\s to he> ( ! free & discrim9at+ grace ( ,god1 :i* conta9s ! v sum & sub/ance ( ! gospel1 le/ x %\ld be abus$1 :]eas ! glory !re( _c be en\gh admir$2 & !re=e x ought (t5 to be recomm5d$1 z :at leads to hol9ess1 & lies at ! v root ( all religion4 ,& t x may be s improv$1 let x be f>!r consid]$1 t x is ! greate/ inducem5t to humility1 z well z "o ( ! greate/ ornam5ts & evid5ces ( a true ,*ri/ian4 ,?is appe>s f ! nature ( ! ?+1 = grace supposes its object unwor?y1 z has be5 b n[ obs]v$2 & x argues him a debtor to ,god = all t he enjoys or expects1 :i*1 if x be duly consid]$1 w make him appe> vile & wor?less 9 8 own eyes1 & excite 9 him a degree ( ?ankfulness 9 proportion to ! gr\nd he has to claim an int]e/ !re91 & ! ext5siv5ess ( ! bless$ fruits & effects !re(4 #d4 ,we proce$ to speak ( ,god z long-suff]+1 or z he is /yl$ by ! apo/le1 ,! ,god ( pati5ce1 ,rom4 xv4 #e4 sometimes ?is attribute is set =? 9 a metaphorical way1 & call$ a re/ra9+ 8 wra?1 ,psal4 lxxvi4 #aj4 & a refra9+ himself1 & hold+ 8 peace1 or keep+ sil5ce1 ,isa4 xlii4 #ad4 & ,psal4 l4 #ba4 &1 :ile he does ?is1 he is repres5t$1 speak+ aft] ! mann] ( m51 z "o t is we>y ) =be>+1 ,isa4 i4 #ac4 *ap4 vii4 #ac4 ,mal4 ii4 #ag4 & he is said to be press$1 "u a provok+ p1 z a c>t is press$ t is full ( %eaves1 ,amos ii4 #ac4 ,by all :i* expressions1 ?is p]fection is set =? 9 a famili> /yle1 accord+ to our common way ( speak+3 b t we may briefly expla9 ! nature !re(1 let u consid]1 9 g5]al2 t x is a bran* ( 8 goodness & m]cy1 manife/$ 9 susp5d+ ! ex]cise ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice1 & 9 8 n puni%+ 9 su* a degree z s9 des]ves4 ,b t we may consid] ?is m p>ticul>ly1 we %all obs]ve some?+ conc]n+ ! objects !re(1 & ! v>i\s in/ances 9 :i* x is display$2 h[ x is glorifi$2 & h[ ! glory !re( is consi/5t ) t ( v9dictive ju/ice2 & la/ly1 h[ x is to be improv$ by u4 7#a47 ,conc]n+ ! objects ( ,god's pati5ce4 ,s9ce x is ! def]r+ ( des]v$ wra?1 x foll[s f h5ce1 t an innoc5t creature _c be ! object ( x1 inasmu* z v9dictive ju/ice makes no dem& ^u him2 nor has x any res]ves ( puni%m5t laid up 9 /ore = him2 su* an "o is1 inde$ ! object ( goodness1 b n ( =be>ance2 = puni%m5t _c be said to be def]r$ :]e x is n due3 &1 on ! o!r h&1 !y _c be said to be ! objects !re(1 9 :om ! v9dictive ju/ice ( ,god is display$ to ! utmo/1 :5 all ! vials ( 8 wra? are p\r$ =?4 ,:e!r ! devils are1 9 "s s5se1 ! objects ( ,god's =be>ance1 z hav+ gr\nd to expect a great] degree ( puni%m5t aft] ! f9al judgm5t1 is disput$ by "s1 :o cont5d ab\t ! s5se ( ! ^w =be>ance2 !y are said1 inde$1 to be res]v$ 9 *a9s1 "u d>kness1 unto ! judgm5t ( ! great day1 ,jude1 v]4 #f4 t is1 ?\gh _! /ate be hopeless1 & _! mis]y great1 beyond expression1 yet !re is a great] degree ( puni%m5t1 :i* !y br+ ^u !mselves1 by all ! ho/ilities !y commit aga9/ ,god 9 ?is _w3 ?is f>!r appe>s1 f :at !y are repres5t$1 z say+ to our ,savi\r1 ,art ?\ come to torm5t u be=e ! "t8 ,mat?4 viii4 #bi4fc ,by :i* x is suffici5tly evid5t t _! mis]y %all be great] ?an n[ x is4 ,h[ev]1 ?is less degree ( puni%m5t1 inflict$ on !m1 is nev] call$ 9 scripture1 an in/ance ( ,god's pati5ce1 or long-suff]+1 t[>ds !m2 !re=e we mu/ conclude t !y are n1 prop]ly speak+1 ! objects ( ! glory ( ?is attribute4 ,pati5ce !n is only ext5d$ to s9ful m51 :ile 9 ?is _w3 = x is call$1 9 scripture1 ,! ri*es ( 8 goodness1 & =be>ance1 & long-suff]+1 ,rom4 ii4 #d4 & x is said to lead ^?1 :o are ! objects ( x1 to rep5tance2 !re=e !re mu/ be1 toge!r ) ! ex]cise ( ?is p]fection1 a day or season ( grace grant$1 :i* is call$1 9 scripture1 ) a peculi> emphasis1 ! s9n]'s day1 or ! "t ( 8 visitation1 9 :i* x ought to be 8 highe/ conc]n to "k ! ?+s ( 8 peace1 ,luke xix4 #db1 #dd4 & ! gospel t is prea*$1 9 ?is season ( ,god's =be>ance1 is call$1 ,! ^w ( 8 pati5ce1 ,rev4 iii4 #aj4 s t !re is some?+ m 9 ?is attribute ?an b>ely a def]r+ ( puni%m5t4 ,accord+ly ,god is said1 to wait t he may be graci\s1 ,isa4 xxx4 #ah4 & ! effects & consequ5ces !re( are v>i\s1 7z may be said ( all ! o!r means ( grace7 s t s9n]s1 :o neglect to improve x1 h n only !reby a reprieve f des]v$ puni%m5t1 b all ^? advantages ( common grace1 :i* att5d x3 b1 ) respect to believ]s1 x may be said1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 ,! long-suff]+ ( our ,"l is salvation1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #ae4 ,x is evid5tly s to !m1 & !re=e ,god do? n sp>e !m1 t he may take a m fit opportunity to puni% !m2 b he waits till ! set "t to fav\r !m is come1 t he may ext5d salvation to !m2 &1 9 ?is respect m especially1 ! ex]cise ( ?is p]fection is f\nd$ 9 ! dea? ( ,*ri/4 ,& inasmu* z ! elect1 :o are pur*as$ !reby1 71 by ! div9e appo9tm5t1 to live ?r\gh\t all ! ages ( "t1 & to h ! sav+ effects ( 8 r$emption appli$ to !m1 "o aft] ano!r1 x 0 necess>y t ! pati5ce ( ,god %\ld be s long cont9u$1 :i* is !re=e glorifi$ m imm$iately ) respect to !m1 z ! result !re(2 &1 9 subs]vi5cy !reunto1 x is ext5d$ to all ! _w4 7#b47 ,! pati5ce ( ,god has be5 display$ 9 v>i\s in/ances4 #a/1 ,x 0 ow+ h]eto t ,god did n imm$iately de/roy our fir/ p>5ts z soon z !y fell2 he might !n1 )\t ! lea/ impea*m5t ( 8 ju/ice1 h bani%$ !m = ev] f 8 pres5ce1 & left _! :ole po/]ity de/itute ( ! means ( grace1 & h puni%$ !m all 9 proportion to ! guilt contract$2 !re=e t ! _w is cont9u$ to ?is day1 is a v great in/ance ( ,god's long-suff]+4 #b;dly1 ,:5 mank9d 0 univ]sally deg5]ate1 & all fle% _h corrupt$ _! way1 be=e ! flood1 & ,god det]m9$ to de/roy !m1 yet he w\ld n d ?is1 till 8 pati5ce _h sp>$ !m1 aft] he _h giv5 an intimation ( ?is desolat+ judgm5t1 an hundr$ & tw5ty ye>s be=e x came1 ,g54 vi4 #b1 #c4 & ,noah 01 dur+ ?is "t1 a prea*] ( righte\sness1 :ile ! long-suff]+ ( ,god is said to h wait$ on !m1 #b ,pet4 ii4 #e4 comp>$ ) #a ,pet4 iii4 #bj4 #c;dly1 ,! ,g5tiles1 :o n only wor%ipp$ & s]v$ ! creature m ?an ! ,creator1 b committ$ o!r vile abom9ations1 contr>y to ! dictates ( nature1 & !reby fill$ up ! measure ( _! iniquity1 are1 not)/&+1 said to be ! objects ( ,god's pati5ce1 ?\gh 9 a l[] s5se1 ?an t 9 :i* believ]s are said to be s2 accord+ly ! apo/le obs]ves1 t 9 times pa/1 ,god suff]$ all nations to walk 9 _! own ways1 t is1 ,god did n draw =? 8 sword out ( its %ea?1 by :i* metaphor ! prophet sets =? ! pati5ce ( ,god2 he did n /ir up all 8 wra?1 b gave !m ra9 f heav5 & fruitful seasons1 fill+ _! he>ts ) food & gladness1 ,acts xiv4 #af1 #ag4 ,ezek4 xxi4 #c4 #d?ly1 ,! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 be=e ! com+ ( ,*ri/1 _h long exp]i5ce ( ! =be>ance ( ,god4 ,x is said1 t he suff]$ _! mann]s =ty ye>s 9 ! wild]ness1 ,acts xiii4 #ah4 & aft]w>ds1 :5 !y (t5 revolt$ to idolatry1 foll[+ ! cu/oms ( ! nations r\nd ab\t !m1 yet he did n utt]ly de/roy !m1 b1 9 _! di/ress1 rais$ !m up deliv]]s2 & :5 _! iniquity 0 gr[n to su* a height t none b a ,god ( inf9ite pati5ce1 c\ld h borne ) !m1 he1 not)/&+1 sp>$ !m _m ye>s be=e he suff]$ !m to be c>ri$ away captive into ,babylon2 & aft]w>ds1 :5 _! rebellion aga9/ him 0 arriv$ to ! highe/ pit*1 :5 !y _h crucifi$ ! ,"l ( glory1 yet he sp>$ !m "s "t1 till ! gospel 0 fir/ prea*$ to !m1 & !y _h reject$ x1 & !reby judg$ !mselves unwor?y ( et]nal life1 ,acts xiii4 #df4 #e?ly1 ,aft] ?is1 ! pati5ce ( ,god 0 ext5d$ to ^? :o endeav\r$ to p]v]t ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 namely1 to false tea*]s & backslid+ *ur*es1 to :om he gave space to rep5t1 b rep5t$ n1 ,rev4 ii4 #ba4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t he has n yet p\r$ =? ! vials ( 8 wra? on ! ,anti*ri/ian p[]s1 ?\gh he has ?reat5$1 t _! plagues %all come 9 "o day1 *ap4 xviii4 #a4 7#c47 ,we are next to consid] ! me?od :i* ,god takes 9 glorify+ ?is attribute4 ,we h already obs]v$ t1 ) respect to believ]s1 ! pati5ce ( ,god is glorifi$ 9 subs]vi5cy to _! salvation2 b1 ) respect to o!rs1 by :om x is abus$1 ! pati5ce ( ,god discov]s itself1 #a/1 ,9 giv+ !m w>n+ ( 8 judgm5ts be=e he s5ds !m4 ,he speake? once1 yea twice1 b man p]ceive? x n1 t he may )draw man f 8 purpose1 & hide pride f man1 ,job xxxiii4 #ad1 #ag4 &1 inde$1 all ! prophets 7 s5t to ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 n only to in/ruct !m1 b to w>n !m ( approa*+ judgm5ts1 & !y 7 fai?ful 9 ! deliv]y ( _! message4 ,9 :at mov+ t]ms do? ! prophet ,j]emiah lam5t ! mis]ies1 :i* 7 ready to befal !m6 ,& ) :at zeal do? he endeav\r1 9 ! :ole c\rse ( 8 m9i/ry1 to br+ !m to rep5tance1 t s ! /orm might bl[ ov]1 or1 if n1 t _! ru9 might n come ^u !m altoge!r unexpect$6 #b;dly1 ,:5 ! div9e w>n+s are n reg>d$1 b wra? mu/ be p\r$ =? on an ob/9ate & imp5it5t p1 ?is is done by degrees4 ,god fir/ s5ds less] judgm5ts be=e great]1 or inflicts 8 plagues1 z he did ^u ,egypt1 "o aft] ano!r1 n all at once2 & s he did ^u ,israel ( old1 z ! prophet ,joel obs]ves1 fir/ ! palm]-worm1 !n ! locu/2 aft] t1 ! cank]-worm1 & !n ! cat]pill>1 dev\r$ ! fruits ( ! e>?1 "o aft] ano!r1 ,joel i4 #d4 ,s ! prophet ,amos obs]ves1 t ,god fir/ s5t a fam9e among !m1 :i* he calls cleanness ( tee? 9 all _! cities1 & aft]w>ds "s ( !m 7 ov]?r[n1 z ,god ov]?rew ,sodom & ,gomorrah1 ,amos iv4 #h1 #ah4 ,"s ?9k1 t ! gradual approa* ( div9e judgm5ts is int5d$ by :at ! prophet ,hosea says1 :5 ! judgm5ts ( ,god are comp>$ to ! light t goe? =?1 ,hos4 vi4 #e4 :i* implies m ?an is g5]ally und]/ood by x1 z ?\gh ! judgm5ts ( ,god %\ld be r5d]$ visible1 z ! light ( ! sun is2 :]eas ! prophet seems h]eby to intimate1 t ! judgm5ts ( ,god %\ld proce$1 l ! light ( ! morn+1 t /ill increases unto a p]fect day4 ,& x is m ?an probable t ?is is int5d$ by ! same prophet1 :5 he repres5ts ,god z speak+ conc]n+ ,ephraim1 t he w\ld be to !m z a mo?1 :i* do? n consume ! g>m5t all at once1 z :5 x is ca/ into ! fire1 b frets x by degrees1 or l rott5ness1 :i* is ( a spread+ nature1 *ap4 v4 #ab4 ,?us ! judgm5ts ( ,god are p\r$ =? by degrees1 t1 at ! same "t1 !re may be comp>atively1 at lea/1 a display ( div9e pati5ce4 #c;dly1 ,:5 ,god s5ds 8 judgm5ts abroad 9 ! _w1 he (t5 mod]ates !m2 none are proportionate to ! dem]it ( s92 z x is said ( him1 t be+ full ( compassion1 he =gave ! iniquity ( a v rebelli\s p1 t is1 he did n puni% !m z _! iniquity des]v$1 & !re=e he de/roy$ !m n1 & did n /ir up all 8 wra?1 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #ch4 s ! prophet ,isaiah says conc]n+ ,israel1 t ,god ha? n smitt5 him1 z he _h smote ^? t smote him2 nor is he sla9 accord+ to ! slaught] ( !m t are sla9 by him2 b t he w\ld debate ) !m 9 measure1 :o /aye? 8 r\gh w9d 9 ! day ( 8 ea/ w9d1 ,isa4 xxvii4 #g1 #h4 #d?ly1 ,:5 ,god _c1 9 hon\r1 def] 8 judgm5ts any long]1 he p\rs !m =?1 z x 71 ) reluctancy2 z a judge1 :5 he passe? s5t5ce on a crim9al1 do? x ) a k9d ( regret1 n insult+1 b r pity+ 8 mis]y1 :i* is unavoidable1 because ! c\rse ( ju/ice mu/ n be /opp$4 ,?us ! prophet says1 t ,god do? n afflict will+ly1 t is1 ) delight or pleasure1 nor grieve ! *ildr5 ( m51 ,lam4 iii4 #ce4 t is1 he do? n puni% !m1 because he delights to see !m mis]able2 b to secure ! rights ( 8 own ju/ice 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w3 s :5 ,israel _h be5 guilty ( vile +ratitude & rebellion aga9/ him1 & he ?reat5s to turn 8 h& ^u !m1 & de/roy !m1 he expresse? himself 9 su* t]ms1 speak+ aft] ! mann] ( m51 z imply a k9d ( uneas9ess1 :5 he says1 ,ah6 ,i w ease me ( m9e adv]s>ies1 & av5ge me ( m9e enemies1 ,isa4 i4 #bd4 & be=e ,god gave up ,israel into ! h&s ( ! ,assyrians1 he seems1 aga9 speak+ aft] ! mann] ( m51 to h an hesitation or debate 9 8 own m9d1 :e!r he %\ld d ?is or no1 :5 he says1 ,h[ %all ,i give !e up1 ,ephraim8 ,h[ %all ,i deliv] !e1 ,israel8 ,h[ %all ,i make !e z ,admah8 ,h[ %all ,i set !e z ,zeboim8 ,m9e he>t is turn$ )9 me1 my rep5t+s are k9dl$ toge!r1 ,hos4 xi4 #h4 & :5 our ,savi\r c\ld n prevail ^u ,j]usalem to rep5t ( _! s9s1 & embrace 8 doctr9e1 :5 he 0 oblig$ to pass a s5t5ce ^u !m1 & to tell !m1 t ! ?+s ( _! peace 7 hid f _! eyes1 & t _! enemies %\ld ca/ a tr5* ab\t ! city1 & %\ld lay x ev5 ) ! gr\nd1 he c\ld n speak ( x )\t te>s2 :5 he beheld ! city1 he wept ov] x1 ,luke xix4 #da1 c4 7#d47 ,! next ?+ to be consid]$1 conc]n+ ! pati5ce ( ,god1 is1 t ! glory ( x is consi/5t ) t ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice2 or h[ he may be said to def] ! puni%m5t ( s91 & yet appe> to be a s9-hat+ ,god4 ,x is c]ta9 t ! glory ( "o div9e p]fection _c int]f]e ) t ( ano!r2 z ju/ice & m]cy meet toge!r 9 ! "w ( r$emption1 s ju/ice & pati5ce d n oppose ea* o!r1 9 any ( ! div9e disp5sations4 ,x is true1 _! dem&s seem to be v>i\s2 ju/ice requires t ! /roke %\ld be imm$iately giv52 b pati5ce insi/s on a delay h]e(1 inasmu* z )\t ?is x does n appe> to be a div9e p]fection2 if !re=e pati5ce be a div9e attribute1 & its glory z necess>y to be display$1 z t ( any ( 8 o!r p]fections1 x mu/ be glorifi$ 9 ?is _w1 & t by delay+ ! pres5t ex]cise ( v9dictive ju/ice 9 ! highe/ degree1 or x _c be glorifi$ at all3 ju/ice w be glorifi$1 ?r\gh\t all ! ages ( et]nity1 9 ^? :o are ! objects !re(2 b pati5ce c !n h no glory1 s9ce 7z has be5 obs]v$7 ! greate/ degree1 ei!r ( happ9ess or mis]y1 is inconsi/5t ) ! ex]cise !re(2 !re=e ?is be+ a p]fection1 :i* r$\nds s mu* to ! div9e hon\r1 we mu/ n suppose t !re is no exp$i5t = its be+ glorifi$1 or t ! glory ( v9dictive ju/ice is inconsi/5t ) x4 ,n[ ?is h>mony ( ^! two p]fections mu/ be a little consid]$4 ,ju/ice1 x is true1 obliges ,god to puni% s91 yet x does n oblige him to d x imm$iately2 b ! "t1 z well z ! way1 is to be resolv$ into 8 sov]eign w4 ,9 ord] to make ?is appe>1 let u consid]1 t ! design ( v9dictive ju/ice1 9 all ! puni%m5t x inflicts1 is ei!r to secure ! glory ( ! hol9ess ( ,god2 or to ass]t 8 rights1 z ! gov]nor ( ! _w2 n[ if ! def]r+ ( puni%m5t do? n int]f]e ) ei!r ( ^!1 !n ! glory ( ,god's pati5ce is n inconsi/5t ) t ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice4 ,b m p>ticul>ly1 ,fir/1 ,! glory ( 8 hol9ess is1 not)/&+ ?is1 suffici5tly secur$2 = ?\gh he delays to puni% s91 9 ! highe/ degree1 yet1 at ! same "t1 he appe>s to hate x1 by ! ?reat5+s :i* he ha? d5\nc$ aga9/ s9n]s1 :i* %all c]ta9ly h _! accompli%m5t1 if he says1 t he is angry ) ! wick$ e day1 & t 8 s\l hate? !m1 is !re any reason to suppose ! contr>y8 or if he has ?reat5$ t he w ra9 ^u !m sn>es1 fire & brim/one1 & an horrible tempe/1 :i* %all be ! portion ( _! cup1 & t because1 z ! righte\s ,"l1 he love? righte\sness1 ,psal4 vii4 #aa4 & xi4 #f1 #g4 is n ?is a suffici5t security1 = ! glory ( 8 hol9ess1 to f5ce aga9/ any ?+ t might be alleg$ to detract f x8 ,if ?reat5$ judgm5ts be n suffici5t1 = ! pres5t1 to ev9ce ! glory ( ?is div9e p]fection2 !n x w foll[1 on ! o!r h&1 t ! promises he has made ( bless+s n yet be/[$1 are to be z little reg>d$ = ! enc\rag+ our hope1 & secur+ ! glory ( 8 o!r p]fections2 & !n 8 hol9ess w\ld be z mu* blemi%$ 9 delay+ to rew>d1 z x c be suppos$ to be 9 delay+ to puni%4 ,if !re=e ! tru? ( ,god1 :i* w c]ta9ly accompli% 8 ?reat5+s1 be a pres5t security = ! glory ( 8 hol9ess1 x is n absolutely necess>y t v9dictive ju/ice %\ld be imm$iately ex]cis$ 9 ! de/ruction ( s9n]s1 & s exclude ! ex]cise ( ,god's =be>ance & long-suff]+4 ,& to ?is x may be add$1 t !re are _m t]rible displays ( ,god's v9dictive ju/ice 9 8 pres5t deal+ ) s9n]s2 z x is said1 ,! ,"l is kn[n by ! judgm5ts :i* he executes1 z well z by ^? he designs to p\r =? on 8 enemies2 ! wick$ are n[ sn>$ 9 ! "w ( _! own h&s1 b 9 ! end !y %all be turn$ into hell1 & all ! nations t =get ,god1 ,psal4 ix4 #af1 #ag4 ,if v9dictive ju/ice takes occasion to inflict _m temporal & spiritual judgm5ts ^u s9n]s 9 ?is _w1 !n ! glory ( ,god's hol9ess is illu/rat$ at ! same "t t 8 pati5ce is prolong$4 ,?is may be obs]v$ 9 ,god's deal+ ) 8 murmur+ & rebelli\s p 9 ! wild]ness :i* gave him occasion to take notice ( ! abuse ( 8 pati5ce1 & to say1 ,numb4 xiv4 #aa1 #ah-ba4 ,h[ long w ?is p provoke me8 & h[ long w x be ere !y believe me1 = all ! signs :i* ,i h %ew$ among !m8 ,^u ?is1 ju/ice is ready to /rike ! fatal bl[2 ,i w1 says ,god1 smite !m ) ! pe/il5ce1 & dis9h]it !m2 :i* gives ,moses occasion to int]c$e = !m1 & plead ! glory ( ,god's pati5ce1 ,! ,"l is long-suff]+1 & ( great m]cy2 ,p>don1 says he1 ,i besee* !e1 ! iniquity ( ?is p1 z ?\ ha/ =giv5 !m f ,egypt1 ev5 until n[2 by :i* he means1 z ,i humbly conceive1 sp>e ?y p1 z ?\ ha/ (t5 done1 :51 by reason ( _! provocations1 ?\ mighte/ ju/ly h de/roy$ !m2 & ,god answ]s him 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,i h p>don$1 accord+ to ?y ^w2 b he adds1 ,z truly z ,i live1 all ! e>? %all be fill$ ) ! glory ( ! ,"l1 t is1 ) ! report ( ! glory ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice1 :i* %\ld be spread f> & ne>2 & !n he ?reat5s !m t !y %\ld n see ! l& ( ,canaan1 viz4 ^? :o murmur$ aga9/ him2 s t v9dictive ju/ice _h its dem&s fulfill$ 9 "o respect1 :ile pati5ce 0 glorifi$ 9 ! o!r2 on :i* occasion ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,psal4 xcix4 #h4 ,?\ answ]$/ !m1 ,o ,"l1 namely1 ,moses's pray] = !m1 b n[ m5tion$1 ,?\ wa/ a ,god t =gave/ !m1 ?\gh ?\ tooke/ v5geance ( _! inv5tions4 ,secondly1 ,consid] ! v9dictive ju/ice ( ,god1 z t5d+ to secure 8 rights1 z ! gov]nor ( ! _w1 & be+ ready to take v5geance = s91 :i* attempts to control 8 sov]eign au?ority1 & di/urb ! ord] ( 8 gov]nm5t3 n[ ! /roke ( ju/ice may be susp5d$ = a "t1 t x may make way = ! ex]cise ( pati5ce1 provid$ !re be no j occasion giv5 h]eby = m5 to trample on ! sov]eignty ( ,god1 despise 8 au?ority1 or rebel aga9/ him1 )\t fe>3 b ^! consequ5ces w n necess>ily result f 8 ext5d+ =be>ance to s9n]s2 = we d n f9d t ! delay+ to inflict puni%m5t among m5 is any prejudice to _! gov]nm5t1 !re=e :y %\ld we suppose t ! div9e gov]nm5t %\ld suff] any injury !reby2 :5 a pr9ce1 = "s reasons ( /ate1 puts (f ! trial ( a malefactor = a "t1 to ! end t ! indictm5t may be m fully prov$1 & ! equity ( 8 proce$+s m evid5tly appe>1 ?is is always reckon$ a great] excell5cy 9 8 adm9i/ration1 ?an if he %\ld proce$ too ha/ily !re92 & we nev] f9d t x t5ds to embold5 ! crim9al to t degree z impunity w\ld d2 = he is puni%$1 9 "p1 by ! loss ( 8 lib]ty1 & if he be convict$1 !n he loses ! privilege ( an innoc5t subject2 8 life is =feit$1 & he is 9 daily expectation ( hav+ x tak5 away4 ,if su* a me?od z ?is t5ds to secure ! rights ( a gov]nm5t1 :5 a pr9ce ?9ks fit to all[ a reprieve to "s = a "t2 may n ,god /op ! imm$iate proce$+s ( v9dictive ju/ice = a "t1 )\t ! lea/ infr+em5t made1 ei!r on 8 hol9ess1 or 8 rectoral ju/ice8 ,:i* leads u to consid]1 7#e47 ,h[ ! pati5ce ( ,god is to be improv$ by u2 &1 #a/1 ,s9ce x is a div9e p]fection1 & !re is a rev5ue ( glory due to ,god = ! display !re(1 ?is %\ld put u ^u ! ex]cise ( ^? graces1 :i* x engages u to4 ,"s ( ! div9e attributes t5d to excite our fe>1 b ?is %\ld draw =? our admiration & praise3 & we h m reason to adore & admire ! div9e =be>ance1 :5 we consid]1 ,fir/1 ,h[ ju/ly he might de/roy u4 ,! be/ man on e>? may say1 ) ! ,psalmi/1 ,if ?\1 ,"l1 %\ld/ m>k iniquities1 ,o "l1 :o %all /&8 ,psal4 cxxx4 #c4 ,he ne$ n wat* = occasions1 or dilig5tly se>* out "s ( ! inadv]t5cies ( life1 to f9d matt] = our conviction & condemnation1 s9ce ! multitude & he9\s aggravation ( our s9s1 proclaim our des]t ( puni%m5t1 :i* might provoke1 & imm$iately draw d[n1 8 v5geance ^u u2 & t :i* f>!r enhances our guilt is1 t we provoke him1 ?\gh laid "u ! highe/ obligations to ! contr>y4 ,secondly1 ,h[ easily might he br+ ru9 & de/ruction ^u u8 ,he does n =be> to puni% u = want ( p[]1 z e>?ly k+s (t5 d2 or because ! ex]cise ( ju/ice may be appreh5d$1 z a means to weak5 _! gov]nm5t1 or occasion "s rebellions1 :i* !y c\ld n easily put a /op to4 ,?us ,david says conc]n+ himself1 t he 0 weak1 ?\gh ano9t$ k+1 & t ! sons ( ,z]uiah 7 too h>d = him1 on ! occasion ( ,joab's hav+ =feit$ 8 life1 :5 ! necessity ( affairs requir$ ! susp5d+ 8 puni%m5t1 #b ,sam4 iii4 #ci4 b ?is _c be said ( ,god1 :o is repres5t$ z sl[ to ang]1 & great 9 p[]1 ,nah4 i4 #c4 t is1 he does n puni%1 ?\gh he easily c\ld3 x w\ld be no difficulty = him imm$iately to de/roy an ungodly _w1 any m ?an x is = u to cru% a mo? or a worm1 or break a leaf3 f9ite p[] c make no resi/ance aga9/ t :i* is inf9ite3 :at are bri>s & ?orns be=e ! consum+ fire8 #b;dly1 ,let u take he$ t we d n abuse ?is div9e p]fection2 x is a crime to abuse ! m]cy ( ,god 9 ! smalle/ in/ances !re(1 b mu* m to slight & contemn ! ri*es ( 8 =be>ance1 or m]cy1 ext5d$ to s great a l5g?1 z x has be5 to mo/ ( u2 & ?is is done1 #a4 ,by ^? :o inf]1 f 8 =be>+ to p\r =? 8 fury on s9n]s1 t he neglects ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w2 or take occasion f !nce to d5y a provid5ce1 & because 8 ?reat5+s are n execut$ at pres5t1 !re=e !y d1 z x 71 defy him to d 8 wor/ aga9/ !m2 ?is "s are repres5t$ z do+1 ) an uncommon degree ( presumption1 & t ) a sc(f2 = !y are t]m$ sc(f]s1 walk+ aft] _! own lu/s2 say+1 ,:]e is ! promise ( 8 com+8 = s9ce ! fa!rs fell asleep1 all ?+s cont9ue z !y 7 f ! beg9n+ ( ! creation1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #c1 #d4 #b4 ,by ^? :o take occasion f h5ce to s9 presumptu\sly2 & because he n only delays to puni%1 b1 at ! same "t1 expresses 8 will+ness to receive return+ s9n]s1 at :at "t soev] !y truly rep5t1 take occasion to p]si/ 9 _! rebellion1 conclud+ t x is "t en\gh to submit to him2 :i* is n only to abuse1 b1 z x 71 to we> out 8 pati5ce1 & provoke 8 indignation1 l !m1 ( :om x is said1 t because s5t5ce aga9/ an evil "w is n execut$ spe$ily1 !re=e ! he>t ( ! sons ( m5 is fully set 9 !m to d evil1 ,eccl4 viii4 #aa4 ,b y w say1 ^! are uncommon degrees ( wick$ness1 :i* only ! vile/ "p ( mank9d are *>geable )2 !re=e let u add1 #c4 ,t a b>e neglect to improve our pres5t season1 & day ( grace1 or to embrace ! great salvation (f]$ 9 ! gospel1 is an abuse ( ,god's pati5ce2 & ?is w c]ta9ly affect ! greate/ numb] ( ^? :o are fav\r$ ) ! gospel disp5sation2 &1 inde$1 :o are !re t improve x z !y ought8 & !re=e all are said m or less1 to abuse ! pati5ce ( ,god1 :i* af=ds matt] ( great humiliation 9 8 sight4 ,n[ t we may be duly s5sible ( ?is s91 toge!r ) ! consequ5ces !re(1 let u consid]2 t ?is argues ! highe/ +ratitude1 & t m especially1 9 a pr(ess+ p2 !re=e ! apo/le1 reprov+ ! ,jews = ?is s91 puts a v great emphasis on e ^w1 :5 he says1 ,or despise/ ?\ ! ri*es ( 8 goodness1 & =be>ance1 & long-suff]+8 ,rom4 ii4 #d4 ,let u also consid]1 t ! consequ5ce !re( is v de/ructive1 inasmu* z ?is is ! only opportunity t w be af=d$ to seek aft] ^? ?+s t relate to our et]nal welf>e4 ,:at /ress does ! apo/le lay on ! ^w n[1 :i* is twice repeat$1 z well z ! ^w behold1 :i* is a note ( att5tion1 imply+1 t he _h some?+ rem>kable to communicate1 :5 he says1 ,behold1 n[ is ! accept$ "t2 behold1 n[ is ! day ( salvation1 #b ,cor4 vi4 #b4 ,& to ?is we may add1 :i* is a v awak5+ consid]ation1 t ! abuse ( ,god's pati5ce w expose f9ally imp5it5t s9n]s to a great] degree ( 8 v5geance4 ,?us :5 ! =be>ance ( ,god _h be5 ext5d$ to ,israel = _m ye>s1 f 8 br++ !m up out ( ! l& ( ,egypt2 & ?is _h be5 att5d$ all t "t ) ! means ( grace1 & _m w>n+s ( approa*+ judgm5ts1 he tells !m2 ,y only h ,i kn[n1 ( all ! families ( ! e>?1 !re=e w ,i puni% y1 t is1 my wra? %all fall m heavily ^u y1 = all y\r iniquities1 ,amos iii4 #b4 & :5 ,god is repres5t$1 z com+ to reckon ) ,babylon1 ! cup ( 8 wra? mu/ be fill$ d\ble2 h[ mu* %e ha? glorifi$ h]self1 sai? ,god1 & liv$ delici\sly1 s mu* sorr[ & torm5t give h]2 = %e sai? 9 h] he>t1 ,i sit z a que51 & am no wid[1 & %all see no sorr[1 ,rev4 xviii4 #f1 #g4 #c;dly1 ,let u1 on ! o!r h&1 improve ,god's pati5ce1 by duly consid]+ ! great end & design !re(1 & :at enc\ragem5t x af=ds to univ]sal hol9ess3 x is a great relief to ^? :o are at ! v br9k ( despair2 = if !y _c say t x has hi!rto l$ !m to rep5tance1 z appreh5d+ !mselves to be yet 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 let u consid]1 t1 not)/&+ ?is1 a door ( hope is /ill op5$1 ! gold5 sceptre held =?1 & ! invitation giv5 to come to ,*ri/2 !re=e let ?is excite u to a dilig5t att5dance on ! means ( grace1 = ?\gh =be>ance is n to be mi/ak51 z x is by _m1 = =giv5ess1 yet we are enc\rag$ to wait & hope = x1 9 all ,god's holy in/itutions1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! gospel4 ,& !y :o are n only sp>$1 b p>don$1 to :om grace has n only be5 (f]$1 b sav+ly appli$1 may be enc\rag$ to hope = f>!r displays !re(1 z well z to improve :at !y h receiv$1 ) ! greate/ dilig5ce & ?ankfulness4 #d?ly1 ,let u consid] ! great obligation we are laid "u1 by ! pati5ce ( ,god1 to a con/ant ex]cise ( ! grace ( pati5ce1 9 our behavi\r t[>ds ,god & man4 #a4 ,9 our behavi\r t[>ds ,god2 we are h]eby laid "u ! highe/ engagem5ts to submit to 8 dispos+ w1 &1 9 :atev] /ate we are1 !re) to be cont5t1 )\t murmur+1 or rep9+1 :5 "u afflictive provid5ces1 ,%all we receive good at 8 h&1 & %all we n receive evil8 ,job ii4 #aj4 ,has he ex]cis$ s long =be>ance t[>ds u1 n only be=e we 7 conv]t$1 :5 our life 0 a con/ant c\rse ( rebellion1 aga9/ him2 b he has s9ce1 n only pass$ by1 b =giv5 innum]able (f5ces8 ,& %all we ?9k x /range :5 he te/ifies 8 displeasure aga9/ u 9 any in/ances8 ,%all we be fr[>d & uneasy1 because he does n imm$iately give u :at we desire1 or deliv] u f ^? evils we groan "u8 #b4 ,let u ex]cise pati5ce1 9 our behavi\r t[>ds m54 ,%all we give way to1 or express1 unbecom+ res5tm5t aga9/ ^? :om we conv]se )1 = injuries done u1 :i* are (t5 r imag9>y ?an real8 ,or if !y are v great1 z well z undes]v$1 let n our passions exce$ _! due b\nds2 especially let u n m$itate rev5ge1 b consid] h[ _m injuries ! great ,god has pass$ ov] 9 u1 & h[ long 8 pati5ce has be5 ext5d$ t[>ds u4 ,,xv4 ,god is abundant 9 tru?4 ,t we may und]/& :at is meant by ?is p]fection1 we may obs]ve ! diff]5ce betwe5 8 be+ call$ a true ,god1 & a ,god ( tru?2 ?\gh !y seem to import ! same ?+1 & are n always di/+ui%$ 9 scripture3 ?us he t receive? ,*ri/'s te/imony1 is said to set to 8 seal t ,god is true1 t is1 9 accompli%+ :at he has promis$1 respect+ ! salvation ( 8 p1 or t he is a ,god ( tru?2 & else:]e x is said1 ,let ,god be true1 b e man a li>1 t is1 a ,god ( tru?3 yet !y are1 = ! mo/ "p1 di/+ui%$2 s t :5 he is call$ ! true ,god1 or ! only true ,god1 x does n d5ote "o di/9ct p]fection ( ! div9e nature1 b ! ,godhead1 9 :i* respect x includes all 8 div9e p]fections1 & is oppos$ to all o!rs1 :o are call$ gods1 b are n s by nature3 b ?is w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$ 9 ! next answ]4 ,b :51 on ! o!r h&1 we speak ( him1 z ! ,god ( tru?1 we int5d h]eby t he is true to 8 ^w1 or a ,god t _c lie1 ^: fai?fulness is unblemi%$1 because he is a ,god ( inf9ite hol9ess2 & !re=e :atev] he has spok51 he w c]ta9ly br+ x to pass4 ,?is respects ei!r 8 ?reat5+s1 or 8 promises3 z1 to ! =m] ( ^!1 x is said1 t ! judgm5ts ( ,god1 t is1 ! s5t5ce he has pass$ aga9/ s9n]s1 is accord+ to tru?1 ,rom4 ii4 #b4 & ! display ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice is call$1 8 accompli%+ 8 fury1 ,ezek4 vi4 #ab4 ,?is r5d]s him ! object ( fe>1 & x is1 z x 71 a wall ( fire r\nd ab\t 8 law1 to secure ! glory !re( f ! insults ( 8 enemies4 ,!re is also 8 fai?fulness to 8 promises1 9 :i* respect he is said to be ! fai?ful ,god1 :o keepe? cov5ant & m]cy ) !m t love him1 & keep 8 comm&m5ts1 unto a ?\s& g5]ations1 ,deut4 vii4 #i4 ,?is is t :i* enc\rages 8 p to hope & tru/ 9 him1 & to expect t bless$ness1 :i* none ( 8 p]fections w\ld give !m a suffici5t gr\nd to lay claim to1 7 x n promis$1 & ?is promise secur$ by 8 inf9ite fai?fulness4 ,almighty p[] is able to make u1 happy1 & m]cy & goodness c communicate e ?+ t may contribute !reunto2 b x does n f h5ce foll[ t !y w1 s9ce ,god is "u no natural obligation to glorify ^! p]fections3 b :5 he is pleas$ to give =? a promise relat+ h]eunto1 & ! accompli%m5t !re( asc]ta9$ to u by 8 inf9ite fai?fulness2 ?is r5d]s ^! bless+s n only possible1 b c]ta91 & s af=ds1 to ! heirs ( salvation1 /rong consolation4 ,x is ?is t r5d]s ?+s future z c]ta9 z ?\gh !y 7 pres5t1 & s lays a f\ndation = our rejoic+ 9 hope ( et]nal life1 :atev] difficulties may seem to lie 9 ! way ( x4 ,"h we may take occasion to consid] ! bless+s :i* are secur$ by ! fai?fulness ( ,god1 ( :i* "s respect mank9d 9 g5]al1 & ! bless+s ( common provid5ce1 viz4 t ! _w %\ld be pres]v$1 & all fle% n p]i% out ( x1 f ! deluge to ,*ri/'s second com+2 & t1 dur+ ?is "t1 ! regul> c\rse ( nature %\ld n be alt]$1 b t se$-"t & h>ve/1 cold & heat1 summ] & w9t]1 day & night1 %\ld n cease1 ,g54 ix4 #aa4 comp>$ ) *ap4 viii4 #bb4 ,!re are also promises made to ! *ur* 9 g5]al1 t x %\ld h a be+ 9 ! _w1 not)/&+ all ! %ocks ( p]secution1 :i* x is expos$ to2 &1 toge!r ) ^!1 ,god has giv5 ! greate/ security1 t ! ord9ances ( div9e wor%ip %\ld be cont9u$1 & t1 9 all places :]e he records 8 "n1 he w come to 8 p & bless !m1 ,exod4 xx4 #bd4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t he has promis$ to increase & build up 8 *ur*2 & t to ,%iloh1 ! great ,r$eem]1 %\ld ! ga!r+ ( ! p be1 & t he w\ld multiply !m1 t !y %\ld n be few1 & also1 glorify !m1 t !y %\ld n be small1 ,g54 xlix4 #aj4 comp>$ ) ,j]4 xxx4 #ai4 & t ! glory %\ld be ( an increas+ nature1 especially t :i* x %\ld arrive to 9 ! latt] ages ( "t1 imm$iately be=e its ex*ang+ ?is militant = a triumphant /ate 9 heav54 ,moreov]1 !re are _m great & preci\s promises made to p>ticul> believ]s1 :i* e "o ( !m h a "r to lay claim to1 & are (t5times enabl$ s to d1 by fai?1 :i* dep5ds entirely on ?is p]fection3 & ^! promises are su* z respect ! increase ( grace2 t !y %all g f /r5g? to /r5g?1 or t !y :o wait on ! ,"l %all r5ew _! /r5g?1 ,psal4 lxxxiv4 #g4 & ,isa4 xl4 #ca4 & t !y %all be recov]$1 aft] great backslid+s1 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #ad4 ,psal4 lxxxix4 #cj-cc4 & be enabl$ to p]sev]e 9 t grace1 :i* is begun 9 !m1 till x is cr[n$ ) compleat victory1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #i4 ,rom4 xvi4 #bj4 ,job xvii4 #i4 #a ,cor4 xv4 #eg4 & also t !y %all be made p>tak]s ( t inw>d peace & joy1 :i* accompanies or fl[s f ! tru? ( grace1 ,isa4 xi4 #a4 *ap4 lvii4 #ai4 *ap4 xxxii4 #ag4 & t all ?is %all be att5d$ ) p]fect bless$ness 9 heav5 at la/1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #bd4 #b ,tim4 iv4 #h4 ,! scripture ab\nds ) promises ( ! l nature1 :i* are suit$ to e condition1 & af=d relief to ,god's p1 "u all ! difficulties !y meet ) 9 ! _w2 ! accompli%m5t :]e( is made sure to !m by ?is div9e p]fection4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$ aga9/ ?is div9e attribute2 t ,god has n1 9 "s in/ances1 fulfill$ 8 ?reat5+s1 :i* has t5d$ to embold5 "s 9 a c\rse ( ob/9acy & rebellion aga9/ him2 p>ticul>ly t ! fir/ ?reat5+ 0 n execut$ z soon z man fell2 = ?\gh ,god told our fir/ p>5ts1 t 9 ! v day !y %\ld eat ( ! =bidd5 fruit1 !y %\ld surely die3 yet ,adam liv$ aft] ?is1 n9e hundr$ & ?irty ye>s1 ,g54 ii4 #ag4 comp>$ ) *ap4 v4 #e4 ,x is also object$1 t ,god ?reat5$ to de/roy ,n9eveh1 )9 =ty days aft] ,jonah 0 s5t to publi% ?is message to !m1 ,jonah iii4 #d4 nev]!less !y cont9u$ 9 a fl\ri%+ /ate _m ye>s aft]4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to :at respects ! fir/ ?reat5+1 t dea? %\ld imm$iately ensue ^u s9's be+ committ$1 we %all h occasion to speak to ?is 9 its prop] place1#fd & !re=e all t ne$ be repli$ to x at pres5t is1 t ! ?reat5+ 0 9 "s respect1 execut$ ! day1 yea1 ! mom5t 9 :i* our fir/ p>5ts s9n$3 ,if we take x 9 a legal s5se1 !y 7 imm$iately br\ght into a /ate ( condemnation1 :i*1 9 a =5sic s5se1 is (t5 call$ dea?2 !y 7 imm$iately sep>at$ f ,god1 ! f\nta9 ( bless$ness1 & plung$ into all ^? dep?s ( mis]y1 :i* 7 ! consequ5ce ( _! fall2 or if we take dea?1 ! puni%m5t ?reat5$1 = t :i* is1 inde$1 "o +r$i5t 9 x1 to wit1 ! sep>ation ( s\l & body2 or = ! greate/ degree ( puni%m5t1 consi/+ 9 ev]la/+ de/ruction1 f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & ! glory ( 8 p[]2 !n x is suffici5t to say1 t man's be+ liable h]eunto 0 ! pr9cipal ?+ int5d$ 9 ! ?reat5+4 ,c]ta9ly ,god did n h]eby design to tie up 8 own h&s1 s z to r5d] x impossible = him to remit ! (f5ce1 or to recov] ! fall5 creature out ( ?is deplorable /ate2 & !re=e if y take dea? = t :i* is natural1 :i* 0 n inflict$ till n9e hundr$ & ?irty ye>s aft]1 !n we may say1 t 8 be+ expos$ to1 or br\ght "u an unavoidable necessity ( dy+ ! v day t he s9n$1 might be call$ 8 dy+ f t "t2 & ! scripture w w>rant our us+ ! ^w 9 t s5se1 s9ce ! apo/le1 speak+ to ^? :o 71 by s91 liable to dea?1 says1 ,! body is dead1 because ( s91 ,rom4 viii4 #aj4 t is1 x is expos$ to dea?1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 ?\gh x 0 n actually dead2 & if we take dea? = a liability to et]nal dea?1 !n ! ?reat5+ mu/ be suppos$ to conta9 a tacit condition1 :i* implies1 t man 0 to expect no?+ b et]nal dea?1 unless "s exp$i5t 7 f\nd out1 :i* ! mis]able creature !n knew no?+ (1 to recov] him out ( t /ate into :i* he 0 fall54 #b4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! sp>+ ( ,n9eveh2 we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude t !re 0 a condition annex$ to ?is ?reat5+1 & s ! mean+ is2 t !y %\ld be de/roy$ 9 =ty days1 if !y did n rep5t3 ?is condition 0 design$ to be made kn[n to !m1 o!rwise ,jonah's prea*+ w\ld h be5 to no purpose1 & ! w>n+ giv5 w\ld h answ]$ no valuable end2 & x is pla91 t ! ,n9evites und]/ood x 9 ?is s5se1 o!rwise !re w\ld h be5 no room = rep5tance2 s t ,god connect$ ! condition ) ! ?reat5+3 & z1 on ! "o h&1 he design$ to give !m rep5tance1 s t ! ev5t 0 n dubi\s & undet]m9$ by him1 z dep5d+ on _! conduct1 ab/ract$ f 8 provid5ce2 s1 on ! o!r h&1 !re 0 no reflection ca/ on 8 tru?1 because ?is provision>y exp$i5t1 = _! deliv]ance1 0 z mu* kn[n by !m z ! ?reat5+ itself4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is object$ t sev]al promises h n _h _! accompli%m5t4 ,?us !re are sev]al promises ( spiritual bless+s1 :i* _m believ]s d n exp]i5ce ! accompli%m5t ( 9 ?is life2 :i* has giv5 occasion to "s to say1 ) ! ,psalmi/1 ,do? 8 promise fail = ev]more8 ,psal4 lxxvii4 #h4 ,answ4 ,x is true1 t all ! promises ( ,god are n lit]ally fulfill$ 9 ?is _w to e p>ticul> believ]2 ! promise ( increase ( grace is n actually fulfill$1 :ile ,god suff]s 8 p to backslide f him1 & ! "w ( grace is r decl9+ ?an s5sibly advanc+2 nei!r are ! promises1 respect+ ! assurance & joy ( fai?1 fulfill$ unto "o t is s9k+ into ! dep?s ( despair2 nor ^? t respect ! pres5ce ( ,god 9 ord9ances1 to su* z are de/itute ( ! influ5ces ( 8 grace !re92 nor are ! promises ( victory ov] temptation fulfill$1 to ^? :o are n only assault$1 b frequ5tly ov]come by ,satan1 :5 x is z mu* z !y c d to /& _! gr\nd aga9/ him2 & !re are _m o!r in/ances ( ! l nature3 not)/&+1 ! tru? ( ,god may be v9dicat$1 if we consid]1 #a4 ,t !re is no promise made1 :]e( !re are n "s in/ances ( _! accompli%m5t 9 k9d2 ?is !re=e is a suffici5t conviction to ! _w1 t !re are su* bless+s be/[$ z ,god has promis$4 #b4 ,^? :o are d5i$ ^! bless+s1 may possibly be mi/ak5 :5 !y conclude !mselves to be believ]s2 & !n x is no wond] t !y are de/itute ( !m1 = ,god has promis$ to give joy & peace only 9 a way ( believ+2 or fir/ to give ! tru? ( grace1 & !n ! com=table fruits & effects !re(4 ,b we w suppose t !y are n mi/ak51 b h exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ,god 9 tru?2 yet _! graces are s defective1 t !y "k b little ( _! own imp]fections1 if !y d n take occasion f !nce1 to ju/ify ,god1 :o )-holde? ^? bless+s f !m1 & to adore1 r ?an call 9 "q1 ! equity ( 8 proce$+ !re94 ,& if remun]ative ju/ice be n laid "u obligations to be/[ ^! bless+s by any ?+ p]=m$ by u1 !n c]ta9ly ! fai?fulness ( ,god is n to be impea*$1 because he is pleas$ to d5y !m4 #c4 ,9 d5y+ ^! bless+s1 he (t5times takes occasion to advance 8 own glory "s o!r way1 by try+ ! fai? & pati5ce ( 8 p1 correct+ !m = _! misc>riages1 humbl+ !m by 8 deal+s ) !m1 & ov]-rul+ all = _! good 9 ! end2 :i* is an equival5t = ^? joys & com=ts :i* !y are depriv$ (4 ,&1 inde$1 ,god has nev] promis$ ^! bless+s to any1 b ) ?is res]ve1 t if he ?9ks x necess>y1 = 8 own glory1 & _! good1 to br+ ab\t _! salvation "s o!r way1 he w d x1 )\t ! lea/ occasion giv5 h]eby to detract f ! glory ( 8 fai?fulness4 #d4 ,all ^! promises1 :i* h n _h _! accompli%m5t 9 k9d1 9 ?is _w1 %all be accompli%$ 9 ! next1 ) ! greate/ advantage2 s t !n !y w h no reason to compla9 ( ! lea/ unfai?fulness 9 ! div9e adm9i/ration4 ,if riv]s ( pleasures at ,god's "r h& = ev]1 w n comp5sate = ! want ( "s com=ts1 :ile we are 9 ?is _w1 or sil5ce all objections aga9/ 8 pres5t deal+s ) m51 no?+ c d x2 or if ! full accompli%m5t ( all ! promises h]eaft]1 w n secure ! glory ( ?is p]fection1 x is a sign t m5 are dispos$ to cont5d ) ! ,almighty1 :o d5y x2 !re=e to su* we may ju/ly apply ,god's own words to ,job1 ,he t reprove? ,god1 let him answ] x2 or1 z he f>!r says1 ,wilt ?\ disannul my judgm5t8 ,wilt ?\ condemn me1 t ?\ maye/ be righte\s8 ,job xl4 #b4 comp>$ ) v]4 #h4 ,we %all n[ consid] h[ ! fai?fulness ( ,god ought to be improv$ by u4 ,&1 7#a47 ,! consid]ation !re( may be a pres]vative aga9/ presumption on ! "o h&1 or despair on ! o!r4 ,let no "o h>d5 himself 9 8 iniquity2 or ?9k t because ! ?reatn+s are n yet fully accompli%$1 !re=e !y nev] %all2 x is "o ?+ = ,god to delay to execute !m1 & ano!r ?+ to resolve n to d x4 ,we may va9ly conclude1 t ! bitt]ness ( dea? is pa/1 because our h\ses are safe f fe>1 nei!r is ! rod ( ,god ^u !m2 b let x be consid]$1 t ! wick$ are res]v$ = ! day ( de/ruction2 !y %all be br\ght =? to ! day ( wra?1 ,job xxi4 #i4 comp>$ ) v]4 #cj4 ! zeal ( ! ,"l ( ho/s w d ?is4 ,8 ?reat5+s lay him "u an obligation to puni% f9ally imp5it5t s9n]s1 because he is a ,god ( tru?2 !re=e let none h>d5 !mselves aga9/ him1 or expect impunity 9 a c\rse ( op5 rebellion aga9/ him4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 let n believ]s give way to despair ( obta9+ m]cy1 or conclude1 t1 because ,god is )drawn1 & hides 8 face f !m1 !re=e he w nev] return2 or1 because 8 promises are n imm$iately fulfill$1 !re=e !y nev] %all1 s9ce 8 fai?fulness is _! great security2 he w ev] be m9dful ( 8 cov5ant1 ,psal4 cxi4 #e4 7#b47 ,let u comp>e ! provid5ces ( ,god ) 8 ^w1 & see h[ e ?+ t5ds to set =? 8 fai?fulness4 ,we are v /upid1 if we take notice ( ! great ?+s t are do+ 9 ! _w2 & we behold !m to little purpose1 if we d n obs]ve h[ ?is div9e p]fection is glorifi$ !re94 ,! _w cont9ues to ?is day1 because ,god has sev]al ?+s yet to d 9 x1 9 pursuance ( 8 promises2 ! :ole numb] ( ! elect are to be ga!r$1 & br\ght 9 to ,*ri/2 _! graces mu/ be tri$1 & _! fai? built up 9 ! same way1 z x has be5 9 =m] ages2 !re=e ! *ur* is pres]v$1 & ! gates ( hell h n prevail$ aga9/ x1 accord+ to 8 ^w1 ,mat?4 xvi4 #ah4 & z x 0 ( old1 s we n[ obs]ve t ! v>i\s *anges :i* are made 9 civil affairs1 are all r5d]$ subs]vi5t to its welf>e2 ! e>? helps ! woman1 ,rev4 xii4 #af4 n s mu* f its own design1 z by ! appo9tm5t ( provid5ce2 & :y does ,god ord] x s1 b t 8 promises might be fulfill$8 ,& t ! same ord9ances %\ld be cont9u$1 & t believ]s %\ld h ! same exp]i5ce ( ! efficacy & success !re(1 z ! consequ5ce ( 8 pres5ce ) !m1 :i* he has giv5 !m gr\nd to expect unto ! end ( ! _w1 ,mat?4 xxviii4 #bj4 are bless+s 9 :i* 8 fai?fulness is em95tly glorifi$4 7#c47 ,?is div9e p]fection is a sure f\ndation = our fai?4 ,z 8 tru?1 ) respect to :at he has reveal$1 is an infallible gr\nd = our fai? ( ass5t1 s 8 fai?fulness1 9 fulfill+ 8 promises1 af=ds ! highe/ enc\ragem5t = our tru/ & dep5d5ce on him3 ?us we are said to commit ! keep+ ( our s\ls to him 9 well-do+1 z unto a fai?ful ,creator1 #a ,pet4 iv4 #ai4 &1 :5 we lay ! :ole /ress ( our salvation ^u him1 we h no reason to ent]ta9 any d\bt ab\t ! issue !re(4 ,moreov]1 are we expos$ to evils 9 ?is _w8 we may conclude1 t z he has deliv]$1 & does deliv]1 s we h reason to tru/ 9 him1 t he w deliv] u1 #b ,cor4 i4 #aj4 & is !re mu* to be done = u1 to make u meet = heav58 we may be confid5t ( ?is v ?+1 t he t has begun a good "w 9 u1 w p]=m x until ! day ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,phil4 i4 #f4 7#d47 ,! fai?fulness ( ,god %\ld be improv$ by u1 z a rem$y aga9/ t uneas9ess & anxiety ( m9d1 :i* we (t5 h ab\t ! ev5t ( ?+s1 especially :5 !y seem to run c\nt] to our expectation4 ,?us :5 !re is b a v melan*oly prospect be=e u1 z to :at conc]ns ! glory ( ,god 9 ! _w1 & ! fl\ri%+ /ate ( 8 *ur* 9 x1 ^u :i* we are ready to say ) ,jo%ua1 ,"l1 :at wilt ?\ d unto ?y great "n8 ,jo%4 vii4 #i4 or :5 we h _m sad ?\ghts ( he>t ab\t ! ris+ g5]ation1 & are 9 d\bt :e!r !y w adh]e to1 or ab&on1 ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/2 :5 we are ready to fe> :e!r !re w be a res]ve ( fai?ful m51 :o w /& up = 8 gospel1 & fill ! places ( ^? :o are call$ (f ! /age1 aft] hav+ s]v$ _! g5]ation by ! w ( ,god2 or :5 we are too mu* oppress$ ) c>k+ c>es ab\t our outw>d condition 9 ! _w1 :51 l ,*ri/'s disciples1 we are immod]ately ?\ghtful :at we %all eat1 :at we %all dr9k1 or :]e)al we %all be clo!d1 ,mat?4 vi4 #ca4 or h[ we %all be able to conflict ) ! difficulties t lie be=e u3 our great relief aga9/ all ?is solicitude is to be d]iv$ f ! fai?fulness ( ,god2 = s9ce godl9ess has ! promise annex$ to x1 ( ! life t n[ is1 z well z ( t :i* is to come1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ah4 ?is promise %all h its accompli%m5t1 s f> z %all mo/ r$\nd to ,god's glory1 & our real advantage4 7#e47 ,! consid]ation ( ! fai?fulness ( ,god %\ld be improv$1 to humble1 & fill u ) %ame & confusion ( face1 :5 we consid] h[ trea*]\sly we h dealt ) him1 h[ un/eadfa/ we h be5 9 8 cov5ant1 h[ (t5 we h broke our own promises & resolutions t we w\ld walk m closely ) him1 h[ frequ5tly we h backslidd5 f him1 contr>y to all ! engagem5ts :i* we h be5 laid "u4 ,h we f\nd any unfai?fulness 9 him8 ,has he1 9 ! lea/ in/ance1 be5 worse ?an 8 ^w8 z ,god says1 :5 he reproves 8 p1 ,:at iniquity h y\r fa!rs f\nd 9 me1 t !y are gone f> f me1 & h walk$ aft] vanity1 & are become va98 ,j]4 ii4 #e4 ,footnote #dh3 ,8 ideas are n ! effects1 b causes ( ?+s4 ,vide po/ p4 #abd1 #abe4 ,footnote #di3 ,!re is n succession 9 ,8 ideas1 b he exi/s 9 e po9t ( "t4 ,footnote #ej3 ,effects spr+ f p[]1 n laws1 & prove a virtual1 or influ5tial1 revelation1 an ess5tial ubiquity4 ,footnote #ea3 ,que/4 xv4 & xviii4 ,footnote #eb3 ,que/4 lxvii4 ,footnote #ec3 ,vide ,edw>ds on ,free-w1 "p ,i4 sect4 ,,iv4 ,footnote #ed3 ,! ,div9e k is z und5iable z ! ,div9e exi/5ce1 & z c]ta9 z human k4 8,he t =m$ ! eye do? he n see8 ,he t plant$ ! e> do? he n he>8 ,he t tea*e? man k do? he n "k80 ,b ?\gh human k proves ! ,div9e1 z ! effect does its cause1 x by no means foll[s1 t !y are simil>4 ,our k pr9cipally consi/s ( ! images ( ?+s 9 ! m9d1 or spr+s f !m2 b if ! ,div9e k 7 su*1 x w\ld result t ?+s 7 prior to 8 k1 & s t he is n ! ,creator ( !m2 all ?+s mu/ !re=e be ! repres5tations ( 8 ideas1 z an edifice repres5ts ! plan ( ! skilful ar*itect4 ,on ?is acc\nt our k is sup]ficial1 ext5d+ only to ! ext]nal appe>ances ( ?+s2 b _! intimate natures are kn[n to him1 :o made !m con=m$ to 8 orig9al ideas4 ,our k is circumscrib$1 ext5d+ only to ! ?+s :i* are ! objects ( our s5ses1 or :i* h be5 describ$ to u2 b ! univ]se1 ) all its p>ts1 ! greate/ & ! smalle/ ?+s1 are all kn[n to him1 :o call$ !m into exi/5ce1 & m\ld$ !m accord+ to 8 own plan4 ,our k embraces only ! ?+s :i* are1 or h be52 ) respect to ! future1 we c "k no?+1 except z he1 ^u :om x dep5ds1 %all reveal x to u2 or z we may draw inf]5ces f 8 c\rse ( action 9 =m] in/ances4 ,b ! ,creator kn[s n only ! pa/ & ! pres5t1 b ! future4 ,he kn[s ! future1 because x :olly dep5ds on him2 & no?+ c take place )\t him1 o!rwise x is indep5d5t ( ,god1 b ?is is incompatible ) 8 supremacy4 ,if he "k n ! future1 8 k is imp]fect2 if he is to "k h]eaft] :at he does n n[ "k1 he is increas+ 9 k1 ?is w\ld argue imp]fection2 if 8 k be imp]fect1 he is imp]fect2 & if he be imp]fect1 he is n ,god4--,b all ?+s to come are to be :at he designs !y %all be2 !re accompanies 8 k ( ! future1 also a purpose1 t ! ?+ design$ %all be effectuat$2 & 8 wisdom & p[] be+ inf9ite gu>antee ! accompli%m5t ( 8 purposes4 ,to be ! subjects ( =ekn[l$ge1 su* z has be5 m5tion$1 implies ! absolute c]ta9ty ( ! ?+s1 or occurr5ces1 ?us =ekn[n4 ,a failure 9 _! production1 w\ld n less prove imp]fection1 ?an a defect ( ! =ekn[l$ge ( !m4 ,cont+5cy belongs n to ! ?+s 9 futurity1 b to ! defective k ( imp]fect be+s1 & is always proportional to our ignorance4 ,t ! future is categorically c]ta9 ) ,god1 appe>s by ! inv>iable succession ( effects to _! causes 9 ! natural _w2 miracles !mselves may n be exceptions2 b w\ld always1 x is probable1 fl[ f ! same causes1 :i* are occult f u4 ,! volunt>y actions ( moral ag5ts1 h[ unc]ta9 soev] to !mselves1 are also n exceptions f ! ,div9e k & purposes2 8,he do? 8 w 9 ! army ( ,heav51 & among ! inhabitants ( ! e>?02 8,! wra? ( man praises him1 & ! rema9d] he do? re/ra940 ,e prophecy1 :i* has be5 fulfill$1 s f> z x 0 accompli%$ by ! volunt>y actions ( m51 proves ! c]ta9ty ( ! div9e =ekn[l$ge1 ! absolute c]ta9ty ( ! !n future ev5t1 & t ! w ( man is among ! v>i\s means1 :i* ,god is pleas$ to make use ( to accompli% 8 purposes4 ,if !re be su* c]ta9ty 9 ,god's =ekn[l$ge1 & 9 ! ev5ts !mselves 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,provid5ce1 we may reasonably expect 8 conduct w be simil> 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,grace2 & ! m especially if man's salvation f fir/ to la/ spr+s f1 & is c>ri$ on1 & accompli%$ by him4 ,footnote #ee3 ,z k is a faculty ( :i* wisdom is ! due ex]cise1 ! pro(s ( div9e wisdom are s _m evid5ces ( ! k ( ,god4 ,wisdom consi/s 9 ! *oice ( ! be/ ends1 & ! selection ( means mo/ suitable to atta9 !m4 ,! te/imonies ( ! wisdom ( ,god mu/ !re=e be z num]\s & v>i\s1 z ! works ( 8 creation4 ,! mutual relations & subs]vi5cy ( "o ?+ to ano!r2 z ! heat ( ! sun1 to produce ra92 bo?1 to produce vegetation2 & all1 to su/a9 life2 ensation1 dige/ion1 muscul> motion1 ! circulation ( ! fluids1 &1 /ill m1 intellig5ce1 & above all1 ! moral faculty1 or p[] ( di/+ui%+ good & evil1 are unequivocal pro(s ( ! wisdom1 & consequ5tly ( ! k1 ( ,god4--,he t =m$ ! eye1 do? he n see3 he t plant$ ! e>1 c4 ,mortal artific]s are deem$ to und]/& _! own "w1 ?\gh ignorant ( ! =mation ( ! mat]ials & in/rum5ts !y use3 b ! ,creator uses no mean or mat]ial :i* he has n =m$4 ,he !re=e kn[s1 f ! globe to ! p>ticle ( du/ or fluid1 & f ! l>ge/ liv+ creature to ! smalle/ insect4 ,he has k equally ( ! o!r worlds ( ?is sy/em1 & e sy/em2 ( all ?+s 9 heav51 e>?1 & hell4 ,our k is conv]sant ab\t 8 works2 he kn[s all ?+s :i* are kn[n to u1 & ^? ?+s :i* h n come to our k4 ,he =m$ & su/a9s ! human m9d1 & kn[s ! ?\ghts3 ?is is necess>y to him z our ,judge4 ,he kn[s equally all spiritual creatures1 & su/a9s 8 holy spirits 9 hol9ess4 ,our k spr+s f ?+s2 b ?+s spr+ f 8 purposes3 !y are1 because he kn[s !m2 o!rwise !y exi/$ be=e 8 k1 & s indep5d5tly ( him4 ,we "k b ! ext]nal appe>ances1 he ! intimate nature ( ?+s4 ,we inquire into ! prop]ties ( ?+s by our s5ses1 by comp>+ !m1 by analiz+1 c3 b no?+ possesses a prop]ty :i* he did n purpose & give2 o!rwise 8 h&s h wr\ght m ?an he int5d$4 ,we look up ?r\gh effects unto _! causes3 he looks d[n ?r\gh int]m$iate causes1 & sees !m all to be effects f him4 ,we are furni%$ ) memories to br+ up ideas1 be+ only able to contemplate a "p at a "t2 b 8 compreh5sion embraces all ?+s4 ,he nev] *anges2 8 purposes ( ! future embrace et]nity3 all ?+s t are really future are c]ta91 because 8 purposes _c fail ( accompli%m5t4 ,b all future ?+s to u are cont+5t1 except z he has reveal$ _! c]ta9ty4 ,t ! future is kn[n to him1 also appe>s by ! accompli%m5t ( e prophecy4 ,b man's s9 receives h]eby no apology4 ,he gives ! brutal creation ! capacity ( d]iv+ pleasure f gratification ( s5se1 & provides = su* appetites4 ,he (f]s to man1 pleasures :i* are intellectual3 he has t5d]$ him ! means1 & requires man to seek 8 spiritual happ9ess 9 ,god4 ,:5 he refuses & )holds 8 return ( s]vice f ,god1 man is alone to blame4 ,& ! m num]\s & p[]ful ! motives :i* he resi/s1 ! guilt is ! great]4 ,! div9e =ekn[l$ge ( ?is is no excuse = man4 ,:5 ! ,"l ov]p[]s man's evil ) good1 ! glory ( man's salvation belongs to ,god4 ,footnote #ef3 ,see ,ray's ,wisdom ( ,god 9 ! ,works ( ,creation1 & ,d]ham's ,physico-,!ology4 ,see also ,f5elon1 ,new5lyle1 ,paley1 & ,adams's ,philosophy4 ,footnote #eg3 ,see ,page #df4 ,footnote #eh3 ,see ,que/4 clvi4 & clvii4 ,footnote #ei3 ,que/4 xvi4 xvii4 xxi4 & xxx4 ,footnote #fj3 ,! ,que/4 xliv4 & lxxi4 ,footnote #fa3 ,que/4 xxix4 & lxxix4 ,footnote #fb3 ,all ! good :i* we behold 9 ,creation1 ,provid5ce1 & r$emption1 fl[s f goodness 9 ,god1 & are ! pro(s ( ?is attribute4 ,if all ! evil1 :i* we discov]1 spr+s f ! lib]ty giv5 to creatures to con=m1 or n1 to ! reveal$ w2 or if all moral evil be productive ( good1 ! rema9d] be+ re/ra9$2 !n ! evil1 :i* exi/s1 is no exception to ! pro(s ( ,div9e goodness4 ,:at ,deity n[ is1 he always 02 he has n d]iv$ 8 goodness2 he is n a comp\nd$ be+2 8 goodness !re=e belongs to 8 ess5ce4 ,8 goodness has be5 di/+ui%$ into imman5t & communicative4 ,! latt] discov]s to u ! =m]1 b 8 communicative goodness1 ?\gh fl[+ 9 t5 ?\s& /reams1 & incalculable1 is less ?an 8 imman5t1 :i* is an et]nal f\nta9 ( excell5cy4 ,inf9ite k disc]ns ?+s z !y are1 & a p]fect be+ w e/eem t to be be/1 :i* is s2 ,god !re=e disc]ns1 & e/eems 8 own imman5t goodness z inf9itely exce$+ all ! good1 :i* appe>s 9 8 works1 = ! excell5cy 9 ^! is b an imp]fect repres5tation ( himself4 ,! happ9ess ( ,deity mu/ consi/ consequ5tly 9 8 own self-complac5cy2 he made all ?+s = 8 pleasure1 or glory1 b !y are only s f> pleas+1 z !y reflect 8 own picture to himself4 ,yet :5 we suppose ,deity to be ! subject ( motives1 we are ev] 9 dang] ( err+4 ,div9e communicative goodness has be5 t]m$ b5evol5ce :5 9 int5tion1 b5efic5ce :5 c>ri$ into effect4 ,?is is ne>ly ! same z moral rectitude1 because ! gov]nm5t ( ! ,univ]se mu/1 t x may produce ! good ( ! :ole1 be adm9i/]$ 9 righte\sness4 ,! correct adm9i/ration ( ju/ice 9 rew>d+ e good1 if !re be m]it 9 a creature1 & puni%+ e evil is no less an effect ( b5evol5ce1 ?an ! conf]r+ ( b5efits1 :i* are purely gratuit\s4 ,9 l mann] ! puni%m5t ( (f5d]s 9 civil society has = its object g5]al utility1 :e!r we imag9e ! p[] :i* judges & inflicts1 to spr+ f ! social compact1 or to h be5 orda9$ ( ,god4 ,! cutt+ (f ( flagrant (f5d]s1 z by ! deluge1 ! de/ruction ( ,sodom1 c4 has be5 obvi\sly design$ to prev5t ! spread+ contagion ( s94 ,b !re is a "t appo9t$1 unto :i* all ?+s are t5d+1 & unto :i* m5 g5]ally ref] ! wrongs !y su/a91 9 :i* p]fect ju/ice %all be adm9i/]$4 ,"s attributes ( ,deity seem to be gr\nd ( t]ror1 & o!rs ( love2 b ,god is "o2 he is subject to no p]turbation ( m9d2 8 wra? & indignation are b o!r t]ms = 8 /eady & un*angeable goodness1 be>+ d[n ! evil1 :i* s9ful creatures oppose to 8 purposes ( g5]al advantage4 ,^? acts ( ju/ice :i* are acc\nt$ by ! guilty to be unnecess>y sev]ity1 are deem$1 by glorifi$ sa9ts & angels1 ! effects ( t goodness1 :i* !y make ! subject ( _! ,hallelujahs4 ,?us ! highe/ pro( ( ,god's goodness consi/$ 9 8 n sp>+ 8 own ,son1 nor abat+ any ?+ f ! dem&s ( 8 law4 ,aft] ?is all hopes t ,div9e goodness %all fav\r ! f9ally imp5it5t mu/ be utt]ly va94 ,footnote #fc3 8,m>k iii4 #aa1 v4 #g2 ,luke viii4 #bh2 & ,mat4 viii4 #bi4 ,^! extraord9>y p]sonages 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 are n call$ devils1 1 9 ! orig9al2 t ^w nev] occurr+ 9 ! ,*ri/ian scriptures1 b 9 ! s+ul> numb]1 & z appli$ to "o ,be+ alone4 ,!y are call$ dmons1 or 4 ,yet !y are pla9ly devils 9 fact2 be+ call$ ,unclean ,spirits1 ?\gh sometimes only ,spirits 7,m>k ix4 #bj2 & ,luke x4 #bj27 & %[+ !mselves to be devils1 by _! :ole hi/ory4 ,9 ,mat4 xii4 #bd & #bf p>ticul>ly1 ! ,ph>isees say #8our ,savi\r ca/s out devils1 7dmons7 by ,beelzebub ! pr9ce ( ! devils 7dmons72' & our ,savi\r replies1 t !n #8,satan ca/s out ,satan4' ,see also ,luke x4 #ag-ah2 :]e ! apo/les rejoic+ decl>e1 #8ev5 ! devils 7dmons7 are subject unto u2' & our ,savi\r says unto !m1 #8,i beheld ,satan z lightn+ fall f heav54' ,s v false 9 itself1 & directly contradict$ by ! v words ( our ,savi\r1 is t hypo!sis ( ,dr4 ,campbell's 9 8 new translation ( ! ,gospels2 :i* ass]ts ^! possessions ( ! ,new ,te/am5t to be n[h]e attribut$ to ! devil1 & :i* av]s ! dom9ion or au?ority ( ! devil to be n[h]e ascrib$ to ! dmons6 ,beelzebub is expressly call$ ! pr9ce ( ! dmons1 ! dmons are expressly d5om9at$ ,satan ) him1 & ^! are only inf]ior devils subord9ate to ! great "o4 ,& ?\gh ! ^w dmons 7z ,dr4 ,campbell urges7 might critically be m exact 9 a translation2 yet ! ^w devils bett] accords1 ) ! usages ( our language & ! c\rse ( our ideas4 ,exactness !re=e has be5 prop]ly sacrific$ to utility40 ,,:itak]4 ,footnote #fd3 ,see ,que/4 xx4 ,que/4 ,,viii4 ,,que/4 ,,viii4 ,are !re m ,gods ?an "o8 ,,answ4 ,!re is b "o only1 ! liv+ & true ,god4 ,i4 ,9 ?is answ]1 ,god is describ$ z ! liv+ & true ,god4 ,z life is ! greate/ excell5cy belong+ to ! nature ( any f9ite be+1 ^u :i* acc\nt "s h conclud$ t ! l[e/ degree !re( r5d]s a creature m excell5t 9 itself1 ?an ! mo/ glori\s creatures t are )\t x2 & inasmu* z intellig5t creatures h a sup]ior excell5cy to all o!rs1 because t :i* gives life to !m1 or ! pr9ciple by :i* !y act z su*1 is mo/ excell5t2 s ! life ( ,god is t :]eby he inf9itely excels all f9ite be+s2 !re=e1 :5 he is call$ ! liv+ ,god1 ?is is n "o s+le p]fection ( ! div9e nature1 b x is expressive ( all 8 div9e p]fections4 ,?us :5 ,god repres5ts himself1 9 scripture1 z giv+ 8 p ! highe/ assurance ( any ?+ :i* he designs to d1 he use? ! =m ( an oa?1 & swe>e? by 8 life1 ,z ,i live2 or1 z truly z ,i live1 ,isa4 xlix4 #ah4 & ,numb4 xiv4 #ba4 :i* imports ! same ?+1 z :5 he says1 ,i h sworn by myself1 ,g54 xxii4 #af4 s t :5 he is call$ ! liv+ ,god1 8 glory is set =?1 z a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection3 b ?is has be5 consid]$ "u ! la/ answ]4 ,!re=e we may f>!r obs]ve1 t :5 ,god is /yl$ ! liv+ ,god1 x connotes ! display ( all 8 p]fections1 z life is a pr9ciple ( action2 & h]eby he is di/+ui%$ f lifeless idols1 :o 7 reput$ gods by _! /upid & pr(ane wor%ipp]s4 ,?us ! apo/le lays d[n bo? ! t]ms ( opposition1 :5 he speaks to "s1 z hav+ turn$ f idols1 or false gods1 to s]ve ! liv+ & true ,god1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #i4 ,"h we might consid] ! orig9 & progress ( idolatry1 z m5 7 incl9$ to wor%ip ! creature m ?an ! ,creator1 ,rom4 i4 #be4 or to d s]vice to !m1 :o1 by nature1 are no gods1 ,gal4 iv4 #h4 & %ew h[ "s seem$ to h be5 de/itute ( common s5se1 z !y 7 ( true religion1 :5 !y n only wor%ipp$ ,god by idols1 ( _! own mak+1 b pray$ to !m1 & said1 ,deliv] u1 = ye are our gods2 ?is ! prophet takes notice (1 ,isa4 xliv4 #ag4 & exposes _! unacc\ntable /upidity1 by obs]v+ to !m t ^! gods 7 fir/ gr[+ among ! trees ( ! =e/1 !n cut d[n ) _! own h&s1 & fa%ion$ into _! design$ =m1 & "p !re( ca/ into ! fire1 z de/9$ = common uses4 ,^! 7 lifeless gods1 )\t a metaphor1 & _! s5seless wor%ipp]s b "o remove f !m1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,!y t make !m are l unto !m1 & s is e "o t tru/e? 9 !m1 ,psal4 cxv4 #h4 ,b ?is we %all h occasion to insi/ on 9 a foll[+ "p ( ?is "w#fe1 & !re=e %all pass x ov] at pres5t1 & consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! unity ( ! ,godhead4 ,scripture is v express 9 ass]t+ ?is3 ?us x is said1 ,! ,"l our ,god is "o ,"l1 ,deut4 vi4 #d4 &1 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am he2 & !re is no ,god ) me1 *ap4 xxxii4 #ci4 &1 ,! ,"l he is ,god2 !re is none else besides him1 *ap4 iv4 #ce4 & else:]e1 ,?\ art ,god alone1 ,psal4 lxxxvi4 #aj4 ,& ?is is a tru?1 n b>ely f\nd$ on a few places ( scripture t expressly ass]t x1 b x may be d$uc$ f e "p !re(2 yea1 x is in/amp$ on ! v nature ( man1 & may be z pla9ly prov$1 f ! light ( nature1 z t !re is a ,god2 & e "o ( ! div9e p]fections1 :i* 7 p>ticul>ly consid]$ "u ! la/ answ]1 w supply u ) argum5ts to confirm our fai? !re93 b t ?is may f>!r appe>1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t ! idea ( a ,god implies t he is ! fir/ cause ( all ?+s1 9 :i* respect he is oppos$ to ! creature2 x foll[s1 !re=e1 t he 0 f all et]nity4 ,n[ !re c be no m ?an "o be+1 :o is )\t beg9n+1 & :o gave be+ to all o!r ?+s1 :i* appe>s f ! v nature ( ! ?+2 = if !re are m ,gods1 !n !y mu/ d]ive _! be+ f him1 & !n !y are a "p ( 8 creation1 & consequ5tly n gods1 = ,god & ! creature are inf9itely oppos$ to ea* o!r3 & s9ce !re is b "o indep5d5t be+1 :o is 9 & ( himself1 & d]ives 8 p]fections f no o!r1 !re=e !re c be b "o ,god4 #b4 ,!re is b "o be+1 :o is ! ultimate end ( all ?+s1 :i* necess>ily foll[s f 8 be+ _! ,creator2 = he t produc$ !m out ( no?+ mu/ be suppos$ to h design$ "s valuable end h]eby1 :i*1 ultimately consid]$1 _c be any ?+ %ort ( himself1 = t is inconsi/5t ) ! wisdom & sov]eignty t is conta9$ 9 ! idea ( a ,creator2 !re=e he is said to h made all ?+s = himself1 ,prov4 xvi4 #d4 & consequ5tly ! glory t results f !nce is unali5able1 & s _c be ascrib$ to any o!r ,god2 !re=e to suppose t !re are o!r gods1 is to ascribe a div9e nature to !m1 dive/$ ( t glory :i* is ess5tial to x4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t if ,god be ! ultimate end ( all ?+s1 he is to be glorifi$ z su*1 & all wor%ip is to t]m9ate 9 him2 & we mu/ proclaim him to be our *ief good1 & only portion & happ9ess1 :i* is pla9ly inconsi/5t ) a plurality ( gods4 ,besides1 he t is ! object ( adoration mu/ be wor%ipp$1 & lov$ ) all our he>t1 s\l1 /r5g?1 & m9d1 ,luke x4 #bg4 our affections mu/ n be divid$ betwe5 him & any o!r4 ,!re=e s9ce man is "u a natural obligation to give supreme wor%ip to him1 x foll[s t !re is no o!r ,god t has a "r to x1 & !re=e t he is ! only true ,god4 #c4 ,inf9ite p]fection be+ impli$ 9 ! idea ( a ,god1 z has be5 prov$ "u ! la/ answ]1 x is c]ta9 t x _c belong to m ?an "o2 = z x implies t ?is p]fection is b\ndless1 s x d5otes t he sets b\nds to ! p]fections ( all o!rs2 !re=e1 if !re are m ,gods ?an "o1 _! p]fections mu/ be limit$1 & consequ5tly t :i* is n inf9ite is n ,god4 ,& z inf9ite p]fection implies 9 x all p]fection1 s x _c be divid$ among _m1 = !n no be+1 t has only a "p !re(1 c\ld be said to be ?us p]fect2 !re=e1 s9ce !re is b "o t is s1 x foll[s t !re is no o!r ,god besides him4 #d4 ,s9ce omnipot5cy is a div9e attribute1 !re c be b "o almighty be+1 & !re=e b "o ,god2 :i* w f>!r appe>1 if we consid]1 t if !re 7 m ,gods ?an "o1 all ( !m mu/ be said to be able to d all ?+s1 & !n ! same individual p[]1 t is ex]t$ by "o1 mu/ be ex]t$ by ano!r1 ?an :i* no?+ is m absurd4 ,& x w also foll[1 t he1 :o _c d t :i* is said to be done by ano!r1 is n almighty1 or able to d all ?+s1 & consequ5tly t he is n ,god4 #e4 ,!re is b "o be+1 :o has an absolute sov]eign w1 :o1 ?\gh he c contr\l all o!rs1 is himself subject to no contr\l2 :o has a natural "r to give laws to all :o are 8 subjects1 b is subject to none himself2 = absolute dom9ion & subjection are z opposite z light & d>kness4 ,two p]sons may z well be said to give be+ to ea* o!r1 z to h a "r to give laws to ea* o!r4 ,moreov]1 if !re 7 m ,gods ?an "o1 !n !re w\ld be a confusion 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w2 = :atev] "o decrees1 ano!r may rev]se2 or :atev] is done by "o1 ! contr>y might be done by ! o!r1 = t is ! consequ5ce f a sov]eignty ( w4 ,& z !re might be opposite ?+s comm&$1 or =bidd51 pursuant to ! diff]5t wills ( a plurality ( gods1 s ! same ?+1 ) respect to ^? :o are "u an obligation to yield ob$i5ce1 w\ld be bo? a s9 & a duty1 & ! same p]sons w\ld be bo? condemn$ & ju/ifi$ = ! same action4 #f4 ,!re is b "o be+1 :o is1 z ,god is (t5 said to be1 ! be/ & ! greate/2 !re=e1 if !re 7 m ,gods ?an "o1 ei!r "o mu/ be suppos$ to be m excell5t ?an ano!r1 or bo? equally excell5t4 ,if we suppose ! =m] ( ^!1 !n he1 :o is n ! mo/ excell5t1 is n ,god2 & if ! latt]1 t _! excell5cies are equal1 !n inf9ite p]fection w\ld be divid$1 :i* is contr>y to ! idea !re(1 z 0 be=e h9t$2 z well z to :at is expressly said by ,god1 ,to :om w ye lik5 me1 or %all ,i be equal8 sai? ! ,holy ,"o1 ,isa4 xl4 #be4 ,f ^!1 & sev]al o!r argum5ts to ! same purpose1 :i* might h be5 tak5 f e "o ( ! div9e attributes1 & f all ess5tial & relative glory :i* belongs to him1 ! unity ( ! div9e ess5ce appe>s1 ev5 to a demon/ration4 ,& inde$ to ass]t t !re are m ,gods ?an "o is1 9 effect1 to say t !re is no ,god2 s ! apo/le deems x1 :5 he tells ! *ur* at ,ephesus1 t1 be=e _! conv]sion1 :5 !y wor%ipp$ o!r gods1 !y 7 )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 :i* implies z mu* z t !y 7 a!i/s !re91 z ! words may1 ) equal propriety1 be r5d]$4#ff ,hav+ consid]$ ! unity ( ! ,godhead1 n only z ev9c$ f scripture1 b z x may be demon/rat$ by ! light ( nature1 x w be necess>y t we obviate an objection t may be br\ght aga9/ ?is latt] me?od ( prov+ x1 viz4 ,object4 ,if ! unity ( ! ,godhead might be kn[n by ! dictates ( nature1 or demon/rat$ by o!r argum5ts1 besides ^? :i* are matt] ( pure revelation1 h[ comes x to pass t ! hea!n own$1 & wor%ipp$1 a plurality ( gods8 & z x 0 n "o p>ticul> sect among !m t did s1 b ?is abom9able practice univ]sally obta9$1 :]e reveal$ religion 0 n kn[n1 !re=e1 ?\gh ?is be an und\bt$ tru?1 yet x is n f\nd$ 9 ! light ( nature4 ,answ4 ,t !y did s is beyond dispute1 especially aft] idolatry _h cont9u$ a few ages 9 ! _w1 & s _h ext+ui%$ ^? pr9ciples ( reveal$ religion1 :i* mank9d1 be=e ?is1 7 fav\r$ )2 yet x mu/ be consid]$1 t ?\gh ! ignorant & un?9k+ multitude1 among !m1 believ$ e ?+ to be a ,god1 :i* ! cu/om ( ! c\ntries :]e !y liv$ _h induc$ !m to pay div9e adoration to1 yet ! wis] sort ( !m1 h[ev] guilty ( idolatry1 by pay+ a l[] k9d ( wor%ip to !m1 h1 not)/&+1 ma9ta9$ ! unity ( ! ,godhead1 or t !re is "o ,god sup]ior to !m all1 :om !y (t5 call ! fa!r ( gods & m52 to :om probably ! ,a!nians erect$ t alt>1 z ! apo/le ,paul obs]ves1 ) ?is inscription1 ,to ,,! ,,unkn[n ,,god2 because he says1 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+1 ,:om !re=e ye ignorantly wor%ip1 him decl>e ,i unto y1 ,acts xvii4 #bc4 ,?is appe>s f :at !y ass]t to ! same purpose1 :]eby !y pla9ly discov] _! belief ( b "o supreme ,god1 :o has all ! incommunicable p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 h[ev]1 9 o!r in/ances1 _! conduct seem$ to run c\nt] to _! me?od ( reason+3 ?us x appe>s1 by _! writ+s1 t _m ( !m ass]t t !re is a ,god1 :o is ! fir/ cause1 or beg9n+1 ( all ?+s2 & t he 0 f et]nity1 or 9 ! beg9n+1 & t "t took its rise f him2 t he is ! liv+ ,god1 ! f\nta9 ( life1 & ! be/ ( all be+s#fg3 ,also1 t ?is ,god is self-suffici5t1 & !re=e x is absurd to suppose t he /&s 9 ne$ (1 or c receive advantage f1 any "o#fh2 & t he is ! *ief good1 or conta9s 9 himself :atev] is good1 & t by him all ?+s consi/2 & t no "o ha? en\gh 9 himself to secure 8 own safety & happ9ess1 :i* is to be d]iv$ f him#fi4 ,& !re are o!rs also1 :o pla9ly ass]t ! unity ( ,god 9 z /rong t]ms1 z ?\gh !y _h le>n$ x f div9e revelation1 call+ him1 ! beg9n+1 ! end1 & au?or ( all ?+s2 :o 0 be=e1 & is above all ?+s1 ! ,"l ( all1 ! f\nta9 ( life1 light1 & all good1 yea1 goodness itself2 ! mo/ excell5t be+2 & _m o!r expressions to ! l purpose4 ,i c\ld multiply quotations = ! pro( ( ?is1 f ,proclus1 ,porphyry1 ,iamblicus1 ,plot9us1 ,plut>*1 ,epictetus1 & sev]al o!rs2 b ?is has be5 already done by o!r h&s#gj2 by :i* x appe>s1 t ?\gh !y m5tion o!r gods1 !y suppose !m to be little m ?an titul> or honor>y gods2 or at lea/ p]sons1 :o 7 ! peculi> fav\rites ( ,god1 & admitt$ to ! p>ticipation ( div9e hon\rs1 z well z employ$ 9 "s "p ( ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w4 ,!y frequ5tly speak ( !m z hav+ d]iv$ _! be+ f ,god1 :om !y call ! cause ( causes1 ! ,god ( gods4 ,"s ( !m speak ( ,god 9 ! s+ul> numb]1 ?r\gh\t ! greate/ "p ( _! writ+s1 & only make m5tion ( ! gods occasionally1 especially :5 !y treat ( ^? works t become a ,god1 or ! greate/ hon\rs t are due to him2 ?us ,s5eca & ,plato1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 ! latt] ( !m says1 conc]n+ himself#ga1 t :5 he wrote any ?+ 9 a grave & s]i\s mann]1 8 cu/om 01 to preface 8 epi/les ) ! m5tion ( "o ,god2 ?\gh1 x is true1 :5 he wrote o!rwise1 he us$ ! common mode ( speak+1 & talk$ ( o!r gods2 & x is obs]v$1 9 8 writ+s1 t he sometimes uses ?is phrase2 ,if x please ,god1 or by ! help ( ,god1 n ! gods4 ,b1 not)/&+ ?is1 !y 7 all idolat]s1 = !y jo9$ 9 ! rites ( wor%ip p]=m$ to ! false gods ( _! respective c\ntries2 yea1 ,socrates himself1 :o fell "u ! displeasure ( ! ,a!nians1 = ass]t+ ! unity ( ! ,godhead1 :i* co/ him 8 life1 did n refuse to pay "s religi\s hon\r to ! hea!n gods4 ,s t x is pla9 !y paid "s religi\s wor%ip to !m1 b x 0 ( an inf]ior & subord9ate nature1 n mu* unlike to t :i* ! ,papi/s give to sa9ts & angels3 b !y are f> f sett+ !m ^u a level ) ,god2 = !y confess !y 7 b m51 :o =m]ly liv$ 9 ?is _w2 !y give an acc\nt ( _! bir? & p>5tage2 :]e !y liv$ & di$2 write ! hi/ory ( _! lives1 & :at procur$ !m ! hon\r !y suppose !m aft] dea? advanc$ to#gb2 h[ "s ( !m obta9$ x1 z ! rew>d ( virtue1 or 9 commemoration ( ! good !y _h done to ! _w 9 _! life3 z "s 7 advanc$ to ?is hon\r1 :o 7 ! inv5tors ( arts1 b5eficial to mank9d1 or 7 successful 9 w>s1 or a public bless+ to ! c\ntry :]e !y liv$1 o!rs _h ?is hon\r conf]r$ ^u !m1 especially among ! ,romans1 at ! reque/ ( _! surviv+ fri5ds2 & ?is 0 done aft] ,julius ,cs>'s "t1 by ! decree ( ! s5ate1 :o1 at ! same "t1 :5 !y rank$ !m among ! numb] ( _! gods1 appo9t$ also ! rites ( wor%ip t %\ld be paid to !m2 & "s ( ! ,roman emp]ors oblig$ ! s5ate to deify !m :ile !y 7 alive4 ,^! ?+s are v l>gely insi/$ on1 by _m anci5t & mod]n writ]s#gc2 s t1 ^u ! :ole1 x pla9ly appe>s1 t1 :atev] !y say ( a plurality ( gods1 ! wis] sort among ! hea!n did n d5y ! unity ( ! div9e ess5ce1 9 ! highe/ & mo/ prop] s5se2 &1 inasmu* z !y receiv$ ! k h]e( f ! light ( nature1 we may f h5ce conclude t ?is tru? might be kn[n t way1 z well z by div9e revelation4 ,we %all conclude ) "s practical inf]5ces f ! doctr9e conta9$ 9 ?is answ]4 #a4 ,s9ce he1 :o is ! object ( our wor%ip1 is ! liv+ ,god2 ?is reproves t lifeless =mal way1 9 :i* _m address !mselves to him1 9 ! p]=mance ( religi\s duties1 )\t t rev]5ce & due reg>d to ! div9e p]fections1 :i* are conta9$ 9 ?is "* ( ! ,godhead4 ,x is also a v great aggravation1 n only ( apo/acy1 b ( any degree ( backslid+1 9 ^? :o h made a pr(ession ( religion2 t x is a dep>ture f ! liv+ ,god1 ,heb4 iii4 #ab4 ,is he ! ,god & giv] ( life1 & %all we =sake him1 :o has ! words ( et]nal life1 ,john vi4 #fh4 ^: sov]eign w has ! sole disposal !re(8 ,aga91 ?is consid]ation1 ( 8 be+ ! liv+ ,god1 r5d]s 8 judgm5ts mo/ t]rible1 & 8 wra? insupportable2 z ! apo/le says1 ,x is a fe>ful ?+ to fall into ! h&s ( ! liv+ ,god1 ,heb4 x4 #ca4 #b4 ,f 8 be+ ! true ,god1 we inf]1 t all hypocrisy1 bo? 9 he>t & life1 is to be avoid$2 & we %\ld draw nigh to him ) a true he>t & fai? unfeign$2 & n l ^? :om ! prophet reproves1 :5 he says1 ,god 0 ne> 9 _! m\?1 & f> f _! re9s1 ,j]4 xii4 #b4 ,moreov]1 let u take he$ t we d n set up an idol 9 our he>ts1 9 opposition to him z ! true ,god3 :atev] has a great] %>e 9 our affections ?an ,god1 or is set up 9 competition ) him1 t is1 to u1 a god1 & is !re=e inconsi/5t ) our pay+ t reg>d :i* is due to him2 z our ,savi\r says1 ,ye _c s]ve ,god & mammon1 ,mat4 vi4 #bd4 &1 ^u ?is acc\nt1 covet\sness is /yl$ idolatry1 ,col4 iii4 #e4 z ! _w is lov$ m ?an him2 & we read ( "s ^: ,god is _! belly1 ,phil4 iii4 #ai4 :o make provision = ! fle%1 to fulfil ! lu/s !re(1 z ?\gh ?is 0 _! *ief good4 ,& :5 we confide 9 any ?+ bel[ him1 9 a religi\s way1 or expect t f ! creature :i* is only to be f\nd 9 him2 or :5 we e/eem m5 z lords ( our fai?2 or :5 8 sov]eignty1 or "r to gov]n u1 is call$ 9 "q1 :ile we presumptu\sly1 or wilfully1 rebel aga9/ him2 ?is is1 9 effect1 a de?ron+1 or d5y+ him to be ! true ,god3 b m ( ?is :5 we consid] ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! fir/ comm&m5t#gd4 #c4 ,f ! unity ( ! ,godhead1 we may inf]1 t we ought to take he$ t we d n ent]ta9 any conceptions ( ! div9e ,be+1 :i* are inconsi/5t h]e)2 !re=e1 z we are n to ass]t a plurality ( gods1 s we are n to ?9k or speak ( ,god 9 su* a way z t5ds to ov]?r[ ! simplicity ( ! div9e nature2 !re=e we mu/ n conceive t x is comp\nd$ ( v>i\s p>ts1 all :i*1 be+ tak5 toge!r1 t5d to con/itute ! div9e ess5ce2 :i* gives occasion to t kn[n aphorism1 g5]ally laid d[n by ^? :o treat ( ?is subject1 t :atev] is 9 ,god1 is ,god2 :i* we mu/ reckon z "o ( ! incompreh5sibles ( ! div9e ,be+1 :i* :5 we attempt to speak (1 we only give an evid5t pro( ( ! imp]fection ( our f9ite und]/&+s1 & t we _c ord] our words1 by reason ( d>kness3 h[ev]1 x is necess>y1 :5 we lay d[n ?is proposition1 t we signify :at we int5d h]eby1 t s we may n be suppos$ to use words )\t ideas2 & especially t we may1 9 "s measure1 acc\nt = ^? modes ( speak+1 :i* are agreeable to scripture1 :i* s (t5 describes ,god z hav+ a plurality ( p]fections1 & ^?1 9 "s respects1 di/9ct2 & yet1 at ! same "t1 t we may n h]eby be l$ to inf] a plurality ( gods4 ,"h let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t we h n ! lea/ similitude1 or resemblance1 ( ?is 9 any f9ite be+4 ,e ?+ bel[ ,god is compos$ ( p>ts1 "s ( :i* we call integral1 z all ! p>ts ( matt] tak5 toge!r con/itute ! :ole2 o!rs are call$ ess5tial1 z :5 we say an intellig5t be+ has v>i\s p[]s or prop]ties :i* are ess5tial to x2 s t x w\ld n be complete )\t e "o ( !m2 & t ^! are all ( !m di/9ct1 s t we _c say :atev] is 9 ! s\l ( man is ! s\l1 b e "o ( ^? p[]s1 or prop]ties1 tak5 toge!r1 con/itute ! man2 b ?is is by no means to be appli$ to ! div9e ,be+2 !re=e1 7#b47 ,:5 we conceive ( ,god1 z holy1 p[]ful1 j1 good1 c4 we mu/ n suppose t ^! p]fections are s _m +r$i5ts 9 ! div9e ,be+1 or t1 :5 tak5 toge!r1 !y con/itute x1 z ! :ole is con/itut$ ( its p>ts2 = !n e "o ( !m w\ld h no o!r ?an a p>tial p]fection1 & consequ5tly ! ess5tial glory ( "o ( ^? attributes w\ld n be equal to ! glory ( ! div9e ,be+1 :i* is suppos$ to consi/ ( !m all2 & !re=e !re w\ld be some?+ 9 ,god less ?an ,god1 or a div9e p]fection less ?an all ! div9e p]fections tak5 toge!r1 :i* we are n to suppose4 ,^! are ! prop]ties ( composition2 & !re=e1 :5 we speak ( ,god z a simple or uncomp\nd$ ,be+1 we _c =be> to m5tion !m z :at are inconsi/5t ) 8 p]fection z su*4 ,nei!r are ! div9e p]fections di/9ct or diff]5t f "o ano!r1 z ! v>i\s p>ts ( :i* ! :ole is con/itut$ are said to be di/9ct2 :i* foll[s f ! =m]1 s9ce ! div9e ess5ce has no p>ts2 !re=e we are n to suppose1 t ! div9e attributes1 consid]$ z !y are 9 ,god1 are s di/+ui%$1 z "o ?+1 or be+1 is f ano!r2 or z wisdom1 p[]1 ju/ice1 m]cy1 c4 are 9 m52 = t w\ld be to suppose ! div9e ,be+ z hav+ sev]al di/9ct1 inf9itely p]fect be+s conta9$ 9 x1 :i* is contr>y to its simplicity or unity2 or1 at lea/1 if we call x "o1 x w\ld be only s by p>ticipation & dep5d5ce1 z a g5]al or complex idea is said to be "o1 :i* p>takes (1 & dep5ds on1 all ^? p>ticul> or simple ideas t are conta9$ 9 x2 or1 to illu/rate x by numb]s1 z "o hundr$ is "o1 z x conta9s su* a numb] ( units 9 x1 z are1 all tak5 toge!r1 equal to a hundr$2 ?is is n :at we mean1 :5 we say ,god is "o4 ,moreov]1 :5 we speak ( ! div9e p]fections1 z be+ 9 ,god1 we suppose !m all ess5tial to him1 z oppos$ to :at is accid5tal4 ,n[ an accid5t is g5]ally describ$1 z :at belongs1 or is sup]add$1 to a be+ or subject1 :i* x might h exi/$ )\t1 or h be5 de/itute (1 & yet su/a9$ no loss ( t p]fection1 :i* is ess5tial to x3 ?us1 wisdom1 hol9ess1 ju/ice1 fai?fulness1 are accid5ts 9 m52 s t !y :o h !m n1 d n cease to be m51 or to h ! ess5tial p]fection ( ! human nature3 b ?is is by no means to be appli$ to ! div9e ,be+ & attributes2 = to suppose ,god to be de/itute ( any ( !m1 is z mu* z to say t he is n inf9itely p]fect1 or t he is n ,god4 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 is g5]ally int5d$1 :5 x is said1 :atev] is 9 ,god1 is ,god2 :i*1 because x may be reckon$ by "s to be a metaphysical speculation1 ,i %\ld h avoid$ to m5tion1 _h x n be51 9 "s respects1 necess>y1 s9ce ! unity ( ,god _c well be conceiv$ (1 unless 8 simplicity be def5d$2 & ,i d n see h[ t c be ma9ta9$1 if ?is proposition be n duly consid]$4 ,if ,i h us$ m words ?an are ne$ful1 or repeat$ ! same ideas too (t51 9 attempt+ to expla9 x1 ,i h done x to avoid "s s*ola/ic modes ( speak+1 or ) a design to r5d] :at has be5 said m intelligible2 b to ?is we may add1 7#c47 ,t :5 we speak ( ! div9e p]fections z _m1 or di/9ct f "o ano!r1 z we (t5 d1 & h scripture w>rant to ju/ify u !re91 namely1 :5 we speak ( ! ju/ice ( ,god1 z diff]5t f 8 m]cy1 or ^!1 f 8 p[]1 wisdom1 fai?fulness1 c4 ?is mu/ n be deem$ inconsi/5t ) :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! div9e simplicity3 & !re=e let x be consid]$1 t ! nature & p]fections ( ,god are incompreh5sible2 & !re=e all ! ideas :i* we h ( !m are tak5 f our comp>+ !m ) "s small resemblance t !re is !re( 9 intellig5t creatures1 &1 at ! same "t1 sep>at+ f !m :atev] argues imp]fection4 ,& f h5ce x foll[s1 t we are n suppos$ to "k1 or be able to describe1 :at ,god is 9 himself1 &1 z ,i humbly conceive1 nev] %all3 su* k z ?is is too great = any b a div9e p]son2 !re=e our conceptions ( him are tak5 f & con=m$ to ^? v>i\s ways1 by :i* he condesc5ds to make himself visible1 or kn[n to u1 namely1 by v>i\s acts conv]sant ab\t c]ta9 objects1 9 :i* he is said to manife/ 8 p]fections3 ?us1 :5 an effect is produc$1 we call t p]fection t produces x 8 p[]2 or z ! div9e acts are o!rwise di/+ui%$ ) respect to ! objects1 or ! mann] ( 8 glorify+ himself !re91 ^! we call 8 wisdom1 ju/ice1 goodness1 c4 ,& ?is is :at we mean1 :5 we speak ( v>i\s p]fections 9 ,god2 ?\gh "s suppose t !y express !mselves m agreeably to ! nature ( ! subject1 or to ! simplicity ( ,god1 9 t1 :5ev] !y speak ( any ( ! div9e p]fections1 !y speak ( !m 9 su* a way1 z t !y are d5om9at$ f ! effect !re(2 z :5 !y take occasion to m5tion ! p[] ( ,god1 !y call x ,god act+ p[]fully2 or ( 8 ju/ice or fai?fulness1 !y express ^? p]fections by1 ,god act+ ju/ly or fai?fully#ge4 ,b h[ev] we express ourselves1 :5 we speak ( ! di/9ct p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 ?is is :at we pr9cipally int5d !reby3 & "h our ?\ghts mu/ /op1 & make :at is too great = a f9ite m9d to conceive ( ! subject ( our admiration1 & adore :at we _c compreh5d3 su* k is too wond]ful = u2 x is high1 we _c atta9 to x4 ,footnote #fe3 ,see ,que/4 cv4 ,footnote #ff3 8,z gravity is ! common quality ( all bodies1 aris+ n f ! nature & prop]ties ( matt]1 nor to be expla9$ )\t ! ag5cy ( a =eign cause1 yet produc+ numb]less uni=m effects 9 ! corporeal sy/em1 x is 9 all reason to be attribut$ to "o contrivance1 r ?an ! diff]5t designs ( two or m p>tial indep5d5t causes4 ,:at a va/ v>iety ( appe>ances 9 nature dep5d on ?is "o8 ,! self-balanc$ e>? hangs ^u its c5tre2 ! m\nta9s are set fa/2 !re is a p]petual flux & reflux ( ! sea2 vap\rs cont9ually arise2 ! cl\ds are balanc$ till by _! own weight !y desc5d 9 ra92 animals brea! & move2 ! heav5ly bodies hold _! /ations1 & g on 9 _! con/ant c\rse1 by ! =ce ( gravity1 aft] ! ord9ance ( t wisdom :i* appo9t$ !m ?is law4 ,n[ :5 we see a multitude ( effects proce$+ f "o ,cause1 effects s v>i\s 9 _! k9d & s important1 a ,cause simple & unv>i$ 9 all ! div]sity produc$ by x1 c we avoid ascrib+ ?is to an unity ( intellig5ce1 if !re be intellig5ce 9 x all8 ,= c\ld we suppose diff]5t indep5d5t be+s1 act+ ) diff]5t designs1 & by di/9ct op]ations to h =m$ ! sev]al p>ts ( ! _w1 & ! sev]al species ( creatures :i* are 9 x1 :at reason c be imag9$ :y !y %\ld all be gov]n$ by1 & all necess>ily dep5d ^u1 "o law8 ,! ,mak] ( ! sun1 or1 if a p>tial cause ( nature c\ld be suppos$ to h an und]/&+ l>ge en\gh = x1 ! ,contriv] ( ! :ole visible heav5s1 mu/1 "o w\ld ?9k1 h f9i%$ 8 s*eme indep5d5tly on any o!r1 )\t borr[+ aid f ! "w ( ano!r ,god4 ,9 l mann] ! ,gods ( ! seas & ( ! dry l&1 & ! ,creator ( animals1 w\ld h complet$ _! sev]al sy/ems1 ea* by itself1 n dep5d+ on any o!r = its ord] & pres]vation4 ,:]eas1 on ! contr>y1 we see 9 fact !y are none ( !m indep5d5t1 b all held toge!r by ! common bond ( gravity4 ,! heav5s & ! e>? cont9ue 9 _! situations at a prop] di/ance f ea* o!r by ! =ce ( ?is law2 ! sea keeps )9 its *annels2 & animals live & move by x4 ,all :i* lead u to ackn[l$ge "o direct+ ,c\nsel 9 ! :ole frame4 ,= :at b an und]/&+ :i* compreh5ds ! :ole ext5t ( nature1 rea*+ f ! utmo/ circuit ( heav5 to ! c5tre ( ! e>?1 c\ld h fix$ su* a common law1 s necess>y to all its p>ts1 t )\t x n "o ( !m c\ld subsi/1 nor ! h>mony ( ! :ole be pres]v$8 ,! /rict cohesion ( ! p>ts :i* con/itute p>ticul> bodies requires a peculi> cem5t1 diff]5t f t ( ! gravitat+ =ce2 & z x c nev] be expla9$ by ! nature & prop]ties ( matt] itself1 & is absolutely necess>y to ! =ms & ! uses ( bodies 9 ! sev]al f> di/ant regions ( ! _w1 x mu/ 9 l mann] be attribut$ to ! contrivance ( an und]/&+1 & ! ag5cy ( a p[]1 :i* takes 9 ! :ole corporeal sy/em1 n to a p>tial cause1 limit$ 9 its intellig5ce & op]ation4 8#b;dly1 ,! beautiful ord] & h>mony ( ! univ]se1 s9ce x mu/ be ackn[l$g$ to be ! "w ( und]/&+1 has all ! appe>ance :i* is necess>y to satisfy any fair inquir]1 ( its be+ =m$ "u ! direction ( "o gov]n+ wisdom4 ,disconc]t$ c\nsels c nev] produce h>mony4 ,if a plurality ( intellig5t causes pursue ea* 8 sep>ate design1 disunion w cont9ually cleave to _! works2 b :5 we see an intire piece made up ( _m p>ts1 all correspond+ to ea* o!r1 & conspir+ toge!r s z to answ] "o common end1 we naturally conclude unity ( design4 ,z a "w ( art is =m$ accord+ to ! preconceiv$ idea ( a design+ artific]1 )\t :i* x has n its necess>y intir5ess & uni=mity1 ! same may be obs]v$ 9 ! works ( nature4 ,a tree is z mu* "o z a h\se2 an animal z complete a sy/em 9 x self1 7only mu* m curi\sly fram$17 z a clock4 ,if we c>ry our views f>!r into nature1 & take 9 :ole regions ( ! univ]se1 ) all _! cont5ts1 ! same *>act]s ( unity are /ill visible4 ,! e>? itself is n a confus$ mass1 or a m$ley ( incoh]5t & unrelat$ p>ts1 b a well contriv$ fabric1 fitt$ & pla9ly design$ = use4 ,if we consid] :at a multitude ( liv+ creatures are 9 x1 ( diff]5t k9ds & degrees ( p]fection1 ea* sort hav+ prop] ap>tm5ts assign$ !m1 :]e !y dwell conv5i5tly toge!r1 ) suitable provision made = !m1 & in/9cts direct+ !m to ! use ( x2 if we consid] ! int]e/s ( ! sev]al k9ds1 n int]f]+ 9 ! ma91 b r s]viceable to ea* o!r1 furni%$ ) necess>y def5ces aga9/ ! inconv5i5ces to :i* !y are liable1 ei!r by ! prev5t+ c>e ( nature1 :i* )\t any ?\ght ( _! own has provid$ = _! safety1 by ! appo9t$ advantages ( _! situation1 or by an implant$ wisdom direct+ !m to f9d out ! means ( x2 & if we consid] ! con/ant int]position ( ! same lib]al intellig5t nature1 appe>+ by ! daily new productions f ! same f]tile womb ( ! e>?1 :]eby ! return+ wants ( animals are reliev$ ) fre% supplies1 all ! species ( liv+ ?+s hav+ ! common b5efit ( ! air1 )\t :i* !y c\ld n subsi/1 & ! light ( ! sun1 :i* _c at once illum9ate ! :ole globe1 be+ disp5s$ among !m ) s good conomy1 t !y h e "o :at is suffici5t to guide !m 9 ! ex]cise ( _! prop] functions1 t !y may fulfil ! purposes ( _! be+s2--:5 we consid] all ?is1 c we d\bt b ! e>? is dispos$ & gov]n$ by "o int5d+ ,cause8 ,if 9 a l>ge h\se1 :]e9 are _m mansions1 & a va/ v>iety ( inhabitants1 !re appe>s exact ord]1 all f ! highe/ to ! l[e/ cont9ually att5d+ _! prop] bus9ess1 & all lodg$ & con/antly provid$ = suitably to _! sev]al conditions1 we f9d ourselves oblig$ to ackn[l$ge "o wise conomy4 ,& if 9 a great city or commonweal? !re be a p]fectly regul> adm9i/ration1 s t n only ! :ole society enjoys an undi/urb$ peace1 b e memb] has ! /ation assign$ him :i* he is be/ qualifi$ to fill2 ! un5vi$ *iefs con/antly att5d _! m important c>es1 s]v$ by ! busy inf]iors1 :o h all a suitable accommodation1 & food conv5i5t = !m1 ! v meane/ m9i/]+ to ! public utility & protect$ by ! public c>e2 if1 ,i say1 9 su* a community we mu/ conclude !re is a rul+ ,c\nsel1 :i* if n naturally1 yet is politically "o1 &1 unless unit$1 c\ld n produce su* h>mony & ord]1 mu* m h we reason to recognize "o gov]n+ ,intellig5ce 9 ! e>?1 9 :i* !re are s _m ranks ( be+s dispos$ ( 9 ! mo/ conv5i5t mann]1 hav+ all _! sev]al prov9ces appo9t$ to !m1 & _! sev]al k9ds & degrees ( enjoym5t lib]ally provid$ =1 )\t encroa*+ ^u1 b r be+ mutually useful to ea* o!r1 accord+ to a settl$ & obvi\s subord9ation4 ,:at else c acc\nt = ?is b a sov]eign ,wisdom1 a common provid5t nature1 presid+ ov]1 & c>+ = ! :ole8 8,b ! e>?1 z great z x appe>s to u1 complicat$ 9 its frame1 & hav+ su* a v>iety 9 its con/itution1 su/a9+ & n\ri%+ s _m tribes ( animals1 yet is n an intire sy/em by itself1 b has a relation to1 & dep5d5ce on1 o!r p>ts ( ! univ]se1 z well z ! be+s x conta9s h ^u x4 ,x owes its /ability to ! common law ( gravitation2 x d]ives its light & its heat f ! sun1 by :i* x is r5d]$ fruitful & commodi\s to its inhabitants4 ,9 %ort1 a bond ( union runs ?r\gh ! :ole circle ( be+1 z f> z human k rea*es2 & we h reason to make ! same judgm5t conc]n+ ! p>ts ( ! _w :i* we d n "k1 & to conclude t !y all toge!r compose "o great :ole1 :i* naturally leads u to ackn[l$ge "o supreme unit+ ,intellig5ce4 ,to object aga9/ ?is ! possibility ( wild confusion reign+ 9 worlds unkn[n is to feign1 & n to argue2 & to suppose disord] preval5t 9 an inf9ity ( be+ :i* we are unacqua9t$ )1 :i* is ! ,a!i/ic hypo!sis1 is to take away all rational f\ndation = regul>ity any :]e1 ?\gh we see x actually obta9s e :]e1 z f> z our obs]vation c rea*4 ,b conf9+ our speculations on ?is subject )9 ! compass ( kn[n exi/5ce1 z we ought to d 9 a fair inquiry1 ! app>5t ord] ( ! effects is a /rong evid5ce ( unity 9 ! ,cause4 ,= if diff]5t indep5d5t causes produc$1 ea*1 a "p1 :y are !re no foot/eps ( ?is 9 ! :ole ext5t ( nature8 ,:y does n s mu* z "o piece appe>1 z ! sep>ate monum5t ( its au?or's p[] & wisdom8 ,f divid$ c\nsels "o w\ld naturally expect int]f]+ s*emes2 b1 on ! contr>y1 we see an univ]sal h>mony4 ,m5 inde$ f a s5se ( _! indig5ce1 & by ! direction ( in/9cts1 :i* mu/ be attribut$ to ! design+ au?or ( _! con/itution1 jo9 9 societies2 :i*1 ?\gh compos$ ( _m1 are gov]n$ by "o c\nsel3 b t is only an artificial union1 a submission to ! majority1 or to ^? :o h ! supreme p[] delegat$ to !m1 r ?an an agreem5t 9 design4 ,b ?is _c be ! case ( indep5d5t be+s1 self-exi/5t1 & ea* complete 9 itself1 )\t relation to any o!r4 ,& yet we see 9 nature a p]fect h>mony1 f :5ce x is pla9 !re mu/ be an agreem5t at lea/ 9 c\nsel & design1 if we c\ld suppose a plurality ( indep5d5t causes4 ,b :5ce comes ?is agreem5t8 ,to say by *ance1 is a!i/ically1 & v unreasonably1 to attribute ! mo/ p]fect ( all effects1 univ]sal ord]1 to no cause at all4 ,if we say by design1 x mu/ be "o compreh5sive design =m+ ! :ole s*eme ( nature & provid5ce1 :i* directly br+s u to :at we are look+ =1 "o sov]eign comm&+ ,intellig5ce 9 ! univ]se1 or "o ,god4 ,?is 0 ! argum5t by :i* "s ( ! anci5t philosoph]s prov$ t !re is "o only et]nal & indep5d5t ,pr9ciple1 ! ,f\nta9 ( be+ & ! ,au?or ( all ?+s4 ,py?agoras call$ x a ,monad2 & ,ari/otle argu$ f ! phnom5a t all ?+s are pla9ly co-ord]$1 to "o1 ! :ole _w conspir+ into agree+ h>mony3 ,:]eas1 if !re 7 _m indep5d5t pr9ciples1 ! sy/em ( ! _w mu/ ne$s h be5 incoh]5t & inconspir+2 l an ill-agree+ drama1 bot*$ up ( _m imp]t95t int]s]tions4 ,& he concludes t ?+s are well adm9i/]$1 :i* !y c\ld n be "u ! gov]nm5t ( _m1 allud+ to ! v]se 9 ,hom]1 1 4 8#c;dly1 ,! condition & ord] ( inf]ior1 d]iv$1 & evid5tly dep5d5t intellig5t ag5ts %ew n only intellig5ce1 b unity ( intellig5ce1 9 ! ,cause ( !m4 ,e man1 a s+le active consci\s self1 is ! image ( 8 ,mak]4 ,!re is 9 him "o undivid$ animat+ pr9ciple1 :i* 9 its p]ceptions & op]ations runs ?r\gh ! :ole sy/em ( matt] t x inhabits2 x p]ceives = all ! mo/ di/ant p>ts ( ! body2 x c>es = all1 & gov]ns all1 lead+ u1 z a resemblance1 to =m an idea ( ! "o great quick5+ ,_s1 :i* presides ov] ! :ole frame ( nature1 ! spr+ ( motion & all op]ation 9 x1 und]/&+ & active 9 all ! p>ts ( ! univ]se1 n z its s\l inde$1 b z its ,"l1 by ^: vital direct+ influ5ce x is1 ?\gh s va/ a bulk1 & consi/+ ( s _m p>ts1 unit$ into "o regul> fabric4 ,aga91 ! g5]al app>5t lik5ess :i* !re is among all ! individuals ( ! human k9d is a /rong evid5ce ( _! be+ ! *ildr5 ( "o ,fa!r4 ,i d n mean pr9cipally ! similitude ( ! ext]ior =m1 7?\gh ev5 t1 9 reason1 %\ld be attribut$ to ! direction ( "o intellig5t ,cause17 b t :]eby we are especially ,god's (fspr+1 our intellectual capacities1 :i* z f> z we c judge are v ne>ly alike4 ,a great diff]5ce !re may be1 no d\bt !re is1 9 ! improvem5t ( !m2 b ! p[]s !mselves1 & all ! orig9al modes ( p]ception1 9 ! diff]5t individuals ( mank9d1 seem to resemble ea* o!r1 z mu* z any real di/9ct ?+s 9 nature4 ,n[ f a multitude1 or a con/ant s]ies ( simil> effects :i* d n arise f necessity1 we inf] unity ( design 9 ! ,cause4 ,s great a numb] ( rational be+s z ! :ole human race1 dispos$ ( 9 ! same mann]1 endu$ ) l faculties & affections1 hav+ _m1 & ^? pr9cipal ?+s 9 _! condition1 common1 provid$ = out ( ! same fund1 & made = ! same purposes1 may reasonably be suppos$ to belong to "o family1 to be d]iv$ f ! same orig91 & /ill "u ! same pat]nal c>e4 8,above all1 ! moral capacity ( mank9d1 :i* is a mo/ important "p ( _! con/itution1 t5d+ to ! highe/ p]fection ( _! nature1 & ! pr9cipal bond ( regul> society among !m1 z x proce$s f a wise int5d+ ,cause1 %ews unity ( wisdom 9 ! ,cause2 & ! gov]nm5t ov] ! moral1 z well z ! natural1 _w evid5tly appe>s to be a mon>*y40 ,,ab]ne?y ,footnote #fg3 ,see ,ari/4 ,metaphys4 ,lib4 ,i4 ,cap4 #b4 ,lib4 ,,xii4 ,cap4 #g4 ,footnote #fh3 ,vid4 ejus4 ,mag4 ,moral4 ,lib4 ,,ii4 ,cap4 #ae4 ,footnote #fi3 ,vid4 ejus4 ,de ,moribus1 ,lib4 ,,ix4 ,cap4 #d4 ,de ,mundo1 ,cap4 #f4 ,footnote #gj3 ,vid4 ,morni de ,v]it4 ,relig4 ,*ri/4 cap4 #c4 ,footnote #ga3 ,epi/4 ,,xiii4 ad ,dionys4 ,footnote #gb3 ,see ,cic]o de ,natura ,deorum4 ,footnote #gc3 ,see ,t]tull4 ,apol4 ,lactant4 de falsa ,relig4 ,arnob4 contra ,g5tes2 ,m9ut4 ,fel4 ,h]odian4 ,hi/4 ,lib4 ,,iv4 ,see also ,m$e's apo/asy ( ! latt] times1 *ap4 #c1 #d4 ,footnote #gd3 ,que/4 cv4 ,footnote #ge3 ,see de ,vries ,ex]citat4 ,rational4 ,que/4 ,,ix41 ,x41 ,,xi4 ,,que/4 ,,ix4 ,h[ _m p]sons are !re 9 ! ,godhead8 ,,answ4 ,!re be ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/2 & ^! ?ree are "o1 true1 et]nal ,god1 ! same 9 sub/ance1 equal 9 p[] & glory2 al?\gh di/+ui%$ by _! p]sonal prop]ties4 ,,que/4 ,x4 ,:at are ! p]sonal prop]ties ( ! ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead8 ,,answ4 ,x is prop] to ! ,fa!r to beget ! ,son1 & to ! ,son to be begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 & to ! ,holy ,gho/ to proce$ f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son f all et]nity4 ,,que/4 ,,xi4 ,h[ do? x appe> t ! ,son & ! ,holy ,gho/ are ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r8 ,,answ4 ,! scriptures manife/1 t ! ,son & ! ,holy ,gho/ are ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r2 ascrib+ unto !m su* names1 attributes1 works1 & wor%ip1 z are prop] to ,god only4 ,9 ^! ?ree answ]s is conta9$ ! doctr9e ( ! ev] bless$ ,tr9ity1 :i* is a subject ( pure revelation2#gf &1 because x is s mu* conte/$ 9 ! age 9 :i* we live1 we are oblig$ to be m l>ge & p>ticul>1 9 lay+ d[n ! reasons ( our belief ( x1 & 9 our def5ce !re(1 aga9/ ^? t d5y x4 ,x is a doctr9e t has be5 def5d$ by "s ( ! mo/ judici\s writ]s1 bo? 9 our own & o!r nations2 :]e( "s h prov$ t x 0 ma9ta9$ by ! *ur* 9 ! pure/ ages !re(1 :i* !re=e r5d]s x less necess>y = u to ent] into t "p ( ! controv]sy2 b we %all pr9cipally insi/ on x z f\nd$ on ! sacr$ writ+s3 & :]eas o!rs h r5d]$ "s p>ts ( ?is doctr9e m obscure1 by conf9+ !mselves to ! s*ola/ic ways ( speak+1 we %all endeav\r to avoid !m1 t s x may be bett] und]/ood by private ,*ri/ians2 & ! me?od we %all pursue 9 treat+ ( x %all be1 ,i4 ,to premise "s ?+s :i* are necess>y to be consid]$1 ) relation to x 9 g5]al4 ,,ii4 ,we %all consid] 9 :at s5se we are to und]/& ! words ,tr9ity1 & ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 & 9 :at respect ! div9e ,p]sons are said to be ,"o4 ,,iii4 ,we %all prove t ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 h di/9ct p]sonal prop]ties1 & !re=e t we h suffici5t reason to call !m ,p]sons1 9 ! ,godhead1 z !y are 9 ! fir/ ( ^! answ]s2 & "u ?is head %all consid] :at is g5]ally und]/ood by :at is conta9$ 9 ! second ( !m1 :i* respects ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 & ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & :at cautions we are to use1 le/1 by mi/ak+ ! s5se !re(1 we be l$ into any error1 d]ogatory to1 or subv]sive ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity2 & also %all endeav\r to expla9 ^? scriptures1 :i* are g5]ally br\ght to e/abli% t doctr9e4 ,,iv4 ,we %all endeav\r to prove t ^! ?ree ,p]sons1 especially ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/1 are truly div9e1 or t !y h all ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature2 & !re=e t !y are1 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se1 ! "o only liv+ & true ,god4#gg ,i4 ,we %all premise "s ?+s :i* are necess>y to be consid]$1 ) relation to ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity 9 g5]al4 ,&1 #a4 ,x is a doctr9e ( ! highe/ importance1 & necess>y to be believ$ by all ,*ri/ians1 :o pay a j def]5ce to reveal$ religion4 ,x may probably be reckon$ an error 9 me?od to speak ( ! importance ( ?is doctr9e1 be=e we attempt to prove ! tru? !re(3 h[ev]1 x is n altoge!r unju/ifiable1 s9ce we address ourselves to ^? :o believe x1 hop+ !reby to (f] "s f>!r conviction1 or e/abli%m5t1 to _! fai? !re91 z well z to o!rs :o d5y x2 we may !re=e be all[$ to consid] x z an important doctr9e1 t we may be excit$ to a m dilig5t enquiry into ! =ce ( "s ( ^? argum5ts1 :i* are g5]ally br\ght 9 its def5ce4 ,n[ to det]m9e a doctr9e to be ( ! highe/ importance1 we mu/ consid] ! belief !re( z connect$ ) salvation1 or subs]vi5t to t true religion1 :i* is orda9$ by ,god1 z a necess>y means lead+ to x1 )\t :i* we h no w>rant to expect x3 & su* doctr9es are sometimes call$ fundam5tal1 z be+ ! basis & f\ndation on :i* our hope is built4 ,"h1 ,i ?9k1 x w be all[$1 by all ^: s5tim5ts d n sav\r ( scepticism1 t !re are "s doctr9es ( religion necess>y to be believ$ to salvation4 ,!re are "s1 x is true1 :o plead = ! innoc5cy ( error1 or1 at lea/1 ( ^? :o are s9c]e enquir]s aft] tru?1 :o1 9 ! end1 w appe> to h be5 v remote f x1 z ?\gh _! endeav\rs w\ld entitle !m to salvation1 )\t ! k ( ^? ?+s1 :i* o!rs conclude to be necess>ily subs]vi5t to x4 ,all t we %all say conc]n+ ?is is1 t x is n ! s9c]ity ( our enquiries aft] important tru?s1 b ! success !re(1 t is to be reg>d$ 9 ?is1 z well z o!r means1 t are to be us$ to obta9 s valuable an end4 ,we may z well suppose t our s9c]e endeav\rs to obta9 _m ( ^? graces t accompany salvation1 su* z fai?1 love to ,god1 & evangelical ob$i5ce1 w supply1 or atone =1 ! want ( !m2 z ass]t t our unsuccessful enquiries aft] ! great doctr9es ( religion w excuse our ignorance !re(2 especially :5 we consid]1 t bl9dness ( m9d1 z well z h>dness ( he>t2 is includ$ among ^? spiritual judgm5ts1 :i* are ! consequ5ce ( our fall5 /ate2 & also t ,god displays ! sov]eignty ( 8 grace z mu*1 9 lead+ ! s\l into all necess>y tru?1 z he does 9 any o!r ?+s t relate to salvation4 ,h[ev]1 x is n our bus9ess to det]m9e ! f9al /ate ( m52 or h[ f> !y make advances to1 or rec$e f1 ! k ( su* important doctr9es2 or :at w be ! issue !re(2 b r to desire ( ,god1 t s f> z we1 or o!rs1 are de/itute ( ?is privilege1 he w\ld grant u & !m rep5tance1 to ! ackn[l$gm5t ( ! tru?1 #a ,tim4 ii4 #be4 ,& "h we _c b obs]ve1 t ! "q relat+ to important or fundam5tal articles ( fai? is n :e!r any doctr9es may be s call$8 b :at ^? doctr9es are3 9 det]m9+ ( :i*1 _m make provision = _! own p>ticul> s*eme ( doctr9e3 & accord+ly "s1 z ! ,papi/s 9 p>ticul>1 ass]t sev]al doctr9es to be fundam5tal1 )\t scripture w>rant2 yea1 su* z are directly contr>y !reunto2 & o!rs all[ no doctr9e to be s1 b :at w1 if adh]$ to1 op5 a door ( salvation to all mank9d1 & ^! set aside ! necessity ( div9e revelation2 & o!rs1 :o desire n to run su* l5g?s1 w all[1 t "s scripture-doctr9es are necess>y to be believ$ to salvation3 b ^! are only su* z may include ^? :o are 9 _! way ( ?9k+2 ?us !y :o d5y ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 are oblig$ 9 con=mity to _! own s5tim5ts1 to d5y also t x is an important article ( fai?4 ,^! may ju/ly dem& a conv9c+ pro( ( ! tru? !re(1 be=e !y believe x to be ( any importance1 especially to !mselves2 & !re=e x w\ld be a va9 ?+ to tell !m1 t ! belief !re( is connect$ ) salvation2 or t x is necess>y1 inasmu* z div9e wor%ip is s1 :i* supposes ! belief ( ! div9ity ( ! ,p]sons1 :om we adore2 )\t fir/ prov+ t ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 are div9e ,p]sons3 & x w\ld be z little to _! edification to say t !re are sev]al doctr9es necess>y to be believ$2 su* z t ( ,*ri/'s satisfaction1 & our ju/ification1 dep5d+ !reon1 & t ( reg5]ation & sanctification1 z ! effects ( ! div9e p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 all :i* suppose ! belief ( _! be+ div9e ,p]sons2 unless we fir/ give "s conv9c+ pro( ( ! tru? ( ^! doctr9es1 :i* are suppos$ to /& or fall ) x2 = x w\ld be imm$iately repli$1 t "o is false1 & consequ5tly f> f be+ ( any importance2 !re=e s is ! o!r4 ,b inasmu* z we res]ve ! consid]ation ( ^! ?+s to _! prop] place2 we %all only obs]ve at pres5t1 t !re are "s :o d n appe> to d5y ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 b r ! importance ( x2 & express !mselves ) v great indiff]5ce ab\t x1 & blame all attempts to def5d x1 z ne$less1 or litigi\s1 z ?\gh x 7 only a conte/ ab\t words3 ?us !y say1 ?\gh we hold x ourselves1 o!rs :o d5y x1 may h z mu* to say 9 def5ce ( _! own cause z we h1 & !re=e t ^! disputes ought to be :olly laid aside4 ,n[1 ) respect to ^!1 :at we h h9t$1 conc]n+ ! importance ( ?is doctr9e1 may n be altoge!r misappli$2 !re=e we h tak5 occasion to m5tion x 9 ?is place1 t we may n be suppos$ to plead a cause :i* is n wor? def5d+1 z ?\gh ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity 7 no o!r ?an an empty speculation2 b z t :i* we are b\nd to e/eem a doctr9e ( ! highe/ importance4 #b4 ,we are next to consid] :at degree ( k ( ?is doctr9e is necess>y to1 or connect$ ) salvation4 ,x _c be suppos$ t ?is includes 9 x ! k ( e ?+ t is commonly laid d[n 9 ^? writ+s1 :]e9 x is attempt$ to be expla9$2 = :5 we speak ( ?is1 z a doctr9e ( ! highe/ importance1 we mean ! scripture-doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,?is is :at we are to ass5t to1 & to use our utmo/ endeav\rs to def5d2 b z = ^? explications1 :i* are m]ely human1 !y are n to be reckon$ ( equal importance2 especially e private ,*ri/ian is n to be c5sur$ z a /rang] to ?is doctr9e1 :o _c def9e p]sonality 9 a s*ola/ic way1 or und]/& all ! t]ms us$ 9 expla9+ x1 or sev]al modes ( speak+1 :i* "s writ]s t5aci\sly adh]e to2 su* z hypo/asis1 subsi/5ce1 consub/antiality1 ! modal di/9ction ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 filiation1 or ! communication ( ! div9e ess5ce by g5]ation1 or its be+ f>!r communicat$ by procession2 "s ( :i* r emb>rass ! m9ds ( m51 ?an add any f>!r light to ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 9 :i* ?is doctr9e is conta9$4 ,b :5 we consid] h[ f> ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is to be kn[n1 & believ$ to salvation1 we mu/ n exclude ! weake/ ,*ri/ian f a possibility ( kn[+ x1 by suppos+ x necess>y = him to und]/& "s h>d words1 :i* he do? n f9d 9 8 ,bible2 & if he meets ) !m else:]e1 w n be mu* edifi$ by !m4 ,t k1 !re=e1 :i* is necess>y to salvation1 is m pla9 & easy1 & to be f\nd 9 e "p ( scripture3 accord+ly1 e ,*ri/ian kn[s1 t ! ^w ,god signifies a be+ t has all ^? div9e p]fections1 :i* are s frequ5tly attribut$ to him !re91 & are display$ & glorifi$ 9 all 8 works ( common provid5ce & grace2 & t ?is ,god is "o4 ,to :i* we may also add1 t he le>ns f 8 ,bible1 & !re=e firmly believes t ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 are possess$ ( ^! div9e p]fections1 & consequ5tly t !y are ?is "o ,god2 & t !y are di/+ui%$1 z we (t5 f9d 9 scripture1 by su* *>act]s & prop]ties1 :i* we g5]ally call p]sonal1 & s apply ! ^w ,p]son to ea* ( !m1 & conclude t ! div9e glory attribut$ to !m is ! same1 ?\gh _! p]sonal prop]ties1 or *>act]s1 are di/9ct2 :i* is ! sub/ance ( :at is conta9$ 9 ! fir/ ( ^? answ]s1 "u our pres5t consid]ation4 ,& he t believes ?is1 ne$ n ent]ta9 any d\bt z ?\gh he want$ "s ideas ( ?is sacr$ doctr9e1 :i* are necess>y to salvation2 s9ce su* a degree ( k1 att5d$ ) a firm belief !re(1 is suffici5t to w>rant all ^? acts ( div9e wor%ip1 :i* we are oblig$ to ascribe to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 & is consi/5t ) all ^? o!r doctr9es1 :i* are f\nd$ on1 or suppose ! belief !re(1 z 0 be=e obs]v$ "u our la/ head4 #c4 ,we %all consid] ?is doctr9e z a great my/]y1 su* z _c be compreh5d$ by a f9ite m9d2 & !re=e we %all fir/ enquire :at we are to und]/& by ! ^w ,my/]y1 z x is us$ 9 scripture4 ,?is ^w sometimes d5otes a doctr9e's hav+ be5 kept secret1 or1 at lea/1 reveal$ m obscurely1 ^u :i* acc\nt x 0 n s cle>ly kn[n be=e2 9 :i* s5se1 ! gospel is call$1 ,! my/]y :i* ha? be5 hid f ages1 & f g5]ations1 b n[ is made manife/ to 8 sa9ts ,col4 i4 #bf4 ,x 0 cov]$ ) ! c]emonial law1 z ) a vail1 :i*1 _m ( ! p1 ?r\gh ! bl9dness ( _! m9ds1 did n s fully und]/&2 & accord+ly1 :5 p]sons are l$ into a f>!r degree ( k !re(1 x is said1 z our ,savi\r tells 8 disciples1 t to !m x is giv5 to "k ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( heav51 ,matt4 xiii4 #aa4 or :5 some?+ is reveal$ 9 scripture1 :i* ! _w 0 n 9 ! lea/ appris$ ( be=e2 ?is is1 by way ( em95ce1 call$ a my/]y1 z ! apo/le says1 speak+ conc]n+ ! *ange t %all be pass$ on ^? t %all be f\nd alive at ! la/ day2 ,behold1 ,i %ew y a my/]y2 we %all n all sleep1 b we %all all be *ang$ 9 a mom5t1 9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ea1 #eb4 ,b to ?is we may add1 t !re is also ano!r idea affix$ to ! ^w ,my/]y1 namely1 t ?\gh x be reveal$1 yet x _c be fully compreh5d$2 & x is 9 ?is s5se t we call ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity a ,my/]y4 ,bo? ^! ideas seem to be conta9$ 9 ! ^w1 9 "s scriptures1 p>ticul>ly :]e ! apo/le says1 ,unto me1 :o am less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 is ?is grace giv51 t ,i %\ld prea* among ! ,g5tiles ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/1 & to make all m5 see :at is ! fell[%ip ( ! my/]y1 :i*1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 ha? be5 hid 9 ,god1 ,eph4 iii4 #h1 #i4 :]e he speaks ( ! gospel1 n only z hid1 b unse>*able2 & he speaks ( ! my/]y ( ,god1 ev5 ! ,fa!r1 & ( ,*ri/1 9 :om are hid all ! treasures ( wisdom & k1 ,col4 ii4 #c4 :]e ! ^w my/]y seems to conta9 bo? ^! ideas2 = few w d5y1 t ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 :o is "h spok5 (1 z well z ,*ri/1 is incompreh5sible by a f9ite m9d2 & if x be said1 t ! gospel is h]eby int5d$1 & s t ! words ought to be r5d]$1 9 :i* are hid all ! treasures ( wisdom & k2 ?is mu/ be suppos$ to be incompreh5sible1 z well z =m]ly less kn[n1 o!rwise ?is "* ( x w\ld be too great4 ,b suppose ! ^w ,my/]y 7 always us$ to signify a doctr9e1 n be=e reveal$1 )\t ! o!r idea ( its be+ incompreh5sible conta9$ 9 x2 ?is w\ld n ov]?r[ our argum5t 9 g5]al1 s9ce we c prove x to be incompreh5sible f o!r argum5ts1 :i* we %all endeav\r to d4 ,& t we may prep>e our way = ?is1 let x be consid]$1 t !re are "s f9ite ?+s1 :i* we _c n[ compreh5d1 by reason ( ! imp]fection ( our pres5t /ate1 :i* are n incompreh5sible 9 !mselves4 ,h[ little d we "k ( "s ?+s1 :i* may be call$ my/]ies 9 nature2 su* z ! reason ( ! gr[? & v>iety ( col\rs & %apes ( plants2 ! v>i\s in/9ct ( brute creatures2 yea1 h[ little d we "k comp>atively ( ourselves1 ! nature ( our s\ls1 any o!rwise1 ?an z x is obs]v$ by _! actions1 & ! effects !y produce2 ! reason ( _! union ) our bodies1 or ( _! act+ by !m1 z ! inspir$ writ] obs]ves2 s t x may well be said1 ,?\ kn[e/ n ! way ( ! _s1 nor h[ ! bones d gr[ 9 ! womb ( h] t is ) *ild2 ev5 s ?\ kn[e/ n ! works ( ,god1 :o make? all ?+s1 ,eccles4 xi4 #e4 & ,elihu1 toge!r ) "s ( ! o!r wond]ful works ( nature1 :i* he *all5ge? ,job to give an acc\nt (1 speaks ( ?is 9 p>ticul>4 ,do/ ?\ "k h[ ?y g>m5ts are w>m1 :5 he quiete? ! e>?1 by ! s\? w9d8 ,job xxxvii4 #ag1 c4 :i* n only signifies t we _c acc\nt = ! w9ds produc+ heat or cold1 z bl[+ f v>i\s qu>t]s ( heav52 b t we "k n ! reason ( ! vital heat1 :i* is pres]v$ = s _m ye>s1 9 ! bodies ( m51 ! insep>able concomitant & sign ( life2 or :at gives ! fir/ motion to ! blood & spirits1 or fits ! organiz$ body to p]=m its v>i\s functions4 ,^! ?+s _c be compreh5d$ by u4 ,b if we speak ( t :i* is inf9ite1 we mu/ conclude x to be incompreh5sible1 n only because ( ! imp]fection ( our pres5t /ate1 b because1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 ( ! inf9ite disproportion t !re is betwe5 ! object & our f9ite capacities4 ,9 ?is respect we h be=e %ewn t ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature _c be compreh5d$1 su* z ! imm5sity1 et]nity1 omnipres5ce1 & simplicity ( ,god2 yet we are to believe t he is ?us inf9itely p]fect4 ,& x seems equally reasonable to suppose ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity to be incompreh5sible2 = ! mutual relation ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 to ea* o!r1 & _! di/9ct p]sonality1 are n ! result ( ! div9e w2 ^! are p]sonal p]fections1 & !re=e !y are necess>y1 & _! glory inf9ite1 z well z t ( 8 ess5tial p]fections2 & if we are b\nd to believe "o to be incompreh5sible1 :y %\ld we n z well suppose ! o!r to be s8 or if !re are "s ?+s :i* ! light ( nature gives u "s ideas (1 conc]n+ :i* we are not)/&+ b\nd to confess t we "k b little ( !m1 = ! reason b n[ m5tion$1 :y %\ld x be ?\ght /range1 t ?is doctr9e1 ?\gh ! subject ( pure revelation1 %\ld be equally incompreh5sible8 ,?is consequ5ce appe>s s evid5t1 t "s ( !m1 :o d5y ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity to be incompreh5sible1 d n /ick to d5y ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature to be s1 :5 !y ma9ta9 t !re is no?+ :i* is ! object ( fai? b :at may be compreh5d$ by u1 :i* is to run su* l5g?s 9 ! def5ce ( _! cause1 z no "o :o ha? ! lea/ degree ( t humility1 :i* becomes a f9ite creature1 %\ld v5ture to d4 ,b !y proce$ yet f>!r1 z ! cause !y def5d seems to require x1 & say1 t e doctr9e :i* we _c compreh5d is to be reject$ by u1 z ?\gh our und]/&+s 7 to set b\nds to ! tru? & cr$ibility ( all ?+s4 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 is ! true /ate ( ! "q ab\t my/]ies 9 ,*ri/ianity3 x is n :e!r ! ^w ,my/]y is nev] us$ 9 scripture to signify :at is incompreh5sible2 = if t c\ld be suffici5tly prov$1 :i* ,i ?9k ha? n yet be5 done1 we w\ld ass]t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity to be m ?an a my/]y1 namely1 an incompreh5sible doctr9e2 & ! pro( !re( seems absolutely necess>y1 s9ce ! ,antitr9it>ians1 & "s ( !m ) an air ( insult1 conclude ?is to be our la/ resort1 :i* we betake ourselves to :5 !y h beat5 u out ( all our o!r /rong holds2 & !re=e we may suppose1 t ?is w\ld be oppos$ ) ! greate/ w>m?1 b ,i d n f9d t x has hi!rto be5 ov]?r[n3 & inde$ :5 !y call x "o ( our mo/ plausible pret5ces1 z ?\gh we laid ! :ole /ress ( ! controv]sy ^u x1 x might be expect$ t x %\ld be attack$ ) /rong] argum5ts ?an x g5]ally is4 ,sometimes !y b5d _! =ce pr9cipally aga9/ ! s5se ( ! ^w ,my/]y2 & "h !y talk n only ) an air ( insult1 b pr(an5ess1 :5 !y comp>e x ) ! abom9able my/]ies ( ! hea!n1 :i* 7 n to be divulg$ to any b ^? ( !m :o 7 9 ! secret2 & ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 & t ( transub/antiation1 are comp>$ toge!r1 s t !y are to be reckon$ equally my/]i\s1 t is1 accord+ to _! application ( ! ^w1 absurd & nons5sical4 ,& ?is way ( argu+ has s f> prevail$ among !m1 t no "o mu/ apply ! ^w to any doctr9es ( religion )\t expos+ himself to scorn & ridicule2 b ?is w d no s]vice to _! cause1 nor prejudice to our doctr9e1 9 ! op9ion ( ^? :o enquire into ! tru? !re(1 ) t s]i\sness & imp>tiality1 t ! importance ( ! doctr9e calls =4#gh ,! "q !re=e 9 controv]sy is2 :e!r any doctr9es ( religion may be deem$ incompreh5sible1 t is1 su* z we c h no adequate ideas (1 because ( ! disproportion betwe5 !m & our f9ite m9ds8 & :e!r ! incommunicable p]fections ( ,god are n to be reckon$ among ^! incompreh5sible doctr9es8 if !y are n1 !n x w be reasonable to dem& t e ?+ relat+ to !m be p>ticul>ly acc\nt$ =1 & r$uc$ to ! /&>d ( a f9ite capacity2 & if ?is _c be done1 b "s ?+s mu/ be all[$ to be incompreh5sible 9 religion1 !n x w be f>!r enquir$1 ,:y %\ld ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity be reject$1 because we _c acc\nt = e ?+ t relates to ! p]sonal glory ( ,god1 any m ?an we c = ^? ?+s t respect 8 ess5tial glory8 or may n "s ?+s1 t are matt] ( pure revelation1 be suppos$ to exce$ our capacities1 & yet we be b\nd to believe !m1 z well z o!r ?+s :i* appe> to be true1 & at ! same "t1 incompreh5sible1 by ! light ( nature8 ,b1 t we may ent] a little m p>ticul>ly into ?is argum5t1 we %all consid] ! mo/ mat]ial objections t are br\ght aga9/ x1 & :at may be repli$ to !m4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$ t we take up ) ! b>e s\nd ( words1 )\t any mann] ( ideas affix$ to !m4 ,&1 #b4 ,t x is unbecom+ ! div9e wisdom & goodness to suppose t ,god %\ld give a revelation1 & dem& our belief !re(1 z necess>y to salvation1 :51 at ! same "t1 x is impossible = our und]/&+s to yield an ass5t to x1 s9ce no?+ t is un9telligible c be ! object ( fai?4 #c4 ,t practical religion is design$ to be promot$ 9 ! _w h]eby1 & !re=e ! w ( man mu/ foll[ ! dictates ( ! und]/&+1 & n bl9dly embrace1 & be conv]sant ab\t we "k n :at1 :i* is to act unbecom+ our own "* z intellig5t creatures4 #d4 ,t ! design ( div9e revelation is to improve our und]/&+s1 & r5d] our ideas ( ?+s m cle>1 & n to entangle & p]plex !m4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to our us+ words )\t ideas1 !re is no ,*ri/ian1 t ,i "k (1 :o ?9ks !re is any religion 9 ! s\nd ( words1 or t x is suffici5t = u to take up ) ! ^w ,tr9ity1 or ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 )\t det]m9+1 9 "s measure1 :at we und]/& !reby4 ,we w !re=e all[ t fai? supposes "s ideas ( ! object1 namely1 t we h "s k ( :at we believe x to be3 n[ our k ( ?+s admits ( v>i\s degrees2 "s ( :i* we only "k t !y are :at !y are det]m9$1 or prov$ to be2 if we proce$ f>!r 9 our enquiries1 & w\ld "k h[ e ?+ is to be acc\nt$ =1 t may ju/ly be affirm$ conc]n+ !m1 "h our ideas are at a /&2 yet ?is is n 9 ! lea/ inconsi/5t ) ! belief ( :at we conclude !m to be4 ,= ! illu/rat+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$ t we believe t ,god's et]nity is )\t succession1 8 imm5sity )\t ext5sion2 ?is we "k & believe1 because to ass]t ! contr>y w\ld be to ascribe imp]fection to him4 ,9 ?is respect1 our fai? ext5ds z f> z our ideas3 b z = :at exce$s !m1 we are b\nd to believe t !re is some?+ 9 ,god1 :i* exce$s ! rea* ( a f9ite m9d1 ?\gh we _c compreh5d1 or fully describe x1 z ?\gh x 0 n inf9ite4 ,& to apply ?is to ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity2 x is "o ?+1 to say t ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 h ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature attribut$ to !m 9 scripture1 z well z di/9ct p]sonal *>act]s & prop]ties1 & because ! ,godhead is b "o1 t !re=e ^! ?ree are "o1 :i* we firmly believe1 inasmu* z x is s cle>ly reveal$ 9 scripture2 & ano!r ?+1 to say1 t we c fully describe all ! prop]ties ( _! div9e p]sonality1 :i*1 ?\gh we _c d1 yet we believe t !y subsi/ 9 an incompreh5sible mann]4 ,& :ile we comp>e !m ) f9ite p]sons1 z we d ! p]fections ( ,god ) ^? ( ! creature1 we sep>ate f ! "o1 z well z ! o!r1 :atev] sav\rs ( imp]fection4 #b4 ,z to ! un9telligibl5ess ( div9e revelation1 & its be+ unbecom+ ! wisdom & goodness ( ,god to communicate ^? doctr9es t are s1 x may be repli$1 t we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ! r5d]+ a doctr9e1 :i* w\ld be o!rwise easy to be und]/ood1 un9telligible1 by ! p]plexity or difficulty ( ! /yle 9 :i* x is deliv]$1 & ! imp>t+ a doctr9e :i* none c compreh5d2 ! =m] ( ^! _c be *>g$ on any "p ( scripture1 & x is only a revelation1 :i* is liable to su* a *>ge1 t c\ld be reckon$ inconsi/5t ) ! wisdom & goodness ( ,god4 ,z to ! latt]1 ! design ( revelation is n to make u compreh5d :at is 9 itself incompreh5sible3 z1 = in/ance1 ,god did n design1 :5 he made kn[n 8 p]fections 9 8 ^w1 to give u su* a p]fect discov]y ( himself1 t we might be said h]eby to f9d him out unto p]fection1 or t we %\ld "k z mu* ( 8 glory z is possible to be kn[n1 or z mu* z he kn[s ( x himself2 = t is to suppose ! und]/&+ ( man inf9itely m p]fect ?an x is4 ,:atev] is receiv$1 is receiv$ 9 proportion to ! measure ( t :i* conta9s x2 ! :ole ocean c communicate no m wat] ?an :at w fill ! vessel1 t is to conta9 x4 ,?us ! inf9ite p]fections ( ,god be+ su* z _c be conta9$ 9 a f9ite m9d1 we are n to suppose t our compreh5d+ !m 0 ! design ( div9e revelation2 ,god1 inde$1 design$ h]eby t we %\ld appreh5d "s ?+s ( himself1 namely1 z mu* z %\ld be subs]vi5t to ! great ends ( religion2 b n s mu* z might be inconsi/5t ) our humble confession1 t we are b ( ye/]day1 & "k1 comp>atively1 no?+1 ,job viii4 #i4 ,& ?is is applicable1 n only to ! ess5tial1 b ! p]sonal1 glory ( ,god1 ,:o ha? asc5d$ into heav51 or desc5d$8 ,:o ha? ga!r$ ! w9d 9 8 fi/s8 ,:o ha? b\nd ! wat]s 9 a g>m5t8 ,:o ha? e/abli%$ all ! ends ( ! e>?8 ,:at is 8 "n1 & :at is 8 ,son's "n1 if ?\ can/ tell8 ,prov4 xxx4 #d4 ,our ,savi\r1 inde$1 speaks ( 8 hav+ asc5d$ into heav51 ,john iii4 #ac4 z hav+ a compreh5sive k ( all div9e tru?s2 b ?is he affirms conc]n+ himself z a div9e p]son1 exclusively ( all creatures4 ,moreov]1 :5 x is said1 9 ?is objection1 t ,god makes ! compreh5sive k ( ^! ?+s a t]m ( salvation1 ?is we mu/ take leave to d5y2 & we ne$ n add any m z to t head1 s9ce we h already consid]$ :at degree ( k is necess>y !reunto1 namely1 su* z is subs]vi5t to religion1 :i* tea*es u to adore :at we appreh5d to be ! object !re(1 ?\gh we _c compreh5d x4 ,z to t "p ( ! objection1 t :i* is un9telligible1 is n ! object ( fai?1 we mu/ di/+ui% be=e we grant or d5y x2 !re=e1 s9ce ! object ( fai? is "s proposition laid d[n1 x is "o ?+ to say t a proposition _c be ass5t$ to1 :5 we h no ideas ( :at is affirm$ or d5i$ 9 x2 & ano!r ?+ to say t x is n believ$1 :5 we h ideas ( sev]al ?+s conta9$ !re91 ( :i* "s are affirm$1 & o!rs d5i$2 z1 = in/ance1 :5 we say ,god is an inf9ite ,_s1 !re is a positive idea conta9$ 9 t proposition1 or "s ?+s affirm$ !re91 viz4 t he is able to put =? actions suitable to an intellig5t be+2 & !re is some?+ d5i$ conc]n+ him1 to wit1 8 be+ corporeal2 & 9 conclud+ him to be an inf9ite ,_s1 we d5y t !y are limits ( 8 und]/&+2 all ?is we may truly be said to und]/& & believe3 b if we proce$ f>!r1 & enquire :at x is to h su* an und]/&+1 or w8 ?is is n a proposition1 & consequ5tly n ! object ( fai?1 z well z exce$s ! rea* ( our und]/&+4 ,s z to ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 :5 we affirm t !re is "o ,god1 & t ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 h all ! p]fections ( ! ,godhead2 & t ^! p]fections1 & ! p]sonality ( ea* ( !m1 are inf9itely great] ?an :at c be f\nd 9 ! creature1 ?is we yield our ass5t to2 b if x be enquir$ h[ f> does ,god h]e9 exce$ all ! ideas :i* we h ( f9ite p]fections1 or p]sonality1 "h our und]/&+s are at a loss2 b s f> z ?is does n conta9 ! =m ( a proposition1 x _c1 accord+ to our common acceptation ( ! ^w1 be said to be ! object ( fai?4 #c4 ,z to :at conc]ns practical religion1 ! ideas we h ( ?+s subs]vi5t to x are ( two sorts2 ei!r su* z engage our ob$i5ce1 or excite our adoration & admiration3 z to ! =m] ( ^!1 we "k :at we are comm&$ to d2 :at x is to act1 z becomes ^? :o are subject to a div9e p]son1 ?\gh we _c compreh5d ^? inf9ite p]fections1 :i* lay u "u ! highe/ obligation to obey him3 z to ! latt]1 ! incompreh5sibl5ess ( ! div9e p]sonality1 or p]fections1 has a direct t5d5cy to excite our admiration1 & ! inf9it5ess !re( our adoration4 ,&1 s9ce all religion may be r$uc$ to ^! two heads1 ! subject matt] ( div9e revelation is s f> f be+ inconsi/5t ) x1 t x t5ds to promote x4 ,?+s comm&$ are n1 z su*1 incompreh5sible1 z 0 b n[ obs]v$1 & !re=e n inconsi/5t ) t ob$i5ce1 or subjection1 :i* is conta9$ 9 "o bran* !re(2 & ?+s incompreh5sible d n conta9 ! =m ( a comm&1 b r excite our admiration1 & !re=e !y are n only consi/5t )1 b adapt$ to promote ! o!r bran* !re(4 ,is x n an in/ance ( religion to adore & magnify ,god1 :5 we behold ! display ( 8 p]fections 9 8 works8 ,& is he less to be ador$1 or admir$1 because we _c compreh5d !m8 ,or %\ld we n r look ^u !m ) a great] degree ( a/oni%m5t1 ?an if !y did n exce$ ! rea* ( a f9ite m9d8 ,mu/ a p]son be able to measure ! wat] ( ! ocean1 or numb] all ! p>ticles ( matt] t are conta9$ 9 ! _w2 or c our ideas be no ways direct$ to %ew =? ! ,creator's praise8 ,or mu/ we be able to acc\nt = e ?+ t is a my/]y 9 nature2 or c we n improve x to promote "s ( ! ends ( practical religion1 t we are engag$ to !reby8 ,may we n say1 ) wond]1 ,o ,"l1 h[ manifold are ?y works6 9 wisdom ha/ ?\ made !m all2 ! e>? is full ( ?y ri*es8 ,psal4 civ4 #bd4 ,s :5 we behold ! p]sonal glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 z display$ 9 ! "w ( r$emption1 or z conta9$ 9 scripture1 :i* is !re9 said to be an in/ance ( 8 manifold wisdom1 ,eph4 iii4 #aj4 %\ld we n admire x ! m1 inasmu* z x is1 z ! apo/le calls x1 unse>*able8 ,!re=e practical religion1 z f\nd$ on div9e revelation1 is n1 9 all ! bran*es !re(1 inconsi/5t ) ! incompreh5sibl5ess ( ^? ?+s1 :i* are1 "s 9 "o respect1 & o!rs 9 ano!r1 ! objects !re(4 ,& z to :at is f>!r conta9$ 9 ?is objection1 conc]n+ ! w's foll[+ ! dictates ( ! und]/&+1 & practical religion's be+ seat$ !re91 ,i own1 t we mu/ fir/ "k :at we are to d 9 matt]s ( religion1 be=e we c act2 ?us we mu/ fir/ "k :at x is to wor%ip1 love1 & obey1 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 z also t ^! ?ree div9e p]sons are ! object ( wor%ip1 love1 & ob$i5ce1 & !n ! w foll[s ! dictates ( ! und]/&+2 b x is "o ?+ to "k ^! ?+s1 & ano!r ?+ to be able to compreh5d ! div9e1 ess5tial1 or p]sonal glory1 :i* belongs to !m1 & is ! f\ndation ( ^! acts ( religi\s wor%ip4 #d4 ,z to :at is f>!r object$1 conc]n+ ! design ( div9e revelation's be+ to improve our und]/&+2 or1 z x is sometimes express$1 t x is an improvem5t ^u ! light ( nature2 ?is seems to h a d\ble aspect1 or t5d5cy1 viz4 to advance1 or depreciate1 div9e revelation4 #a4 ,if we take x 9 ! =m] view1 we freely own1 7#a47 ,t x is a v great improvem5t ^u ! light ( nature1 & t1 ei!r z we are l$ h]eby1 n only into ! k ( _m ?+s :i* c\ld n be discov]$ by x1 namely1 ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 ! inc>nation ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & t inf9ite satisfaction :i* 0 giv5 by him to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 9 ord] to our dis*>ge f condemnation1 z also t communion :i* believ]s h ) ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s2 & !re=e1 s9ce ! light ( nature gives u no discov]y ( ^! doctr9es1 div9e revelation1 & p>ticul>ly ! gospel1 makes a v great addition to ^? ideas :i* we are l$ into by ! light ( nature4 ,x is true1 !y bo? take _! rise f ,god1 yet "o excels ! o!r1 z mu* z ! light ( ! sun does t ( a />2 & is1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 :5 comp>+ !m toge!r1 p]fect1 conv]t+ ! s\l2 & sure1 mak+ wise ! simple1 ,psal4 xix4 #g4 7#b47 ,t :5 ! same tru?s are discov]$ by ! light ( nature1 & by div9e revelation1 ! latt] t5ds v mu* to improve our ideas3 ?us :5 ! light ( nature leads u into ! k ( ! be+ & p]fections ( ,god1 8 wisdom1 p[]1 & goodness1 z illu/rat$ 9 ! works ( nature & provid5ce1 we h n s cle> ideas !re(1 z we receive f ! additional discov]ies ( !m 9 div9e revelation2 & 9 ?is respect "o does n cl\d or d>k5 ^? ideas :i* ! o!r gives4 ,b nei!r ( ^! are design$ by ^? :o br+ ?is objection aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity3 !re=e we mu/ suppose1 #b4 ,t !y int5d h]eby to depreciate div9e revelation1 & !n ! s5se !re( is ?is2 t ?\gh ! light ( nature leads mank9d into su* a degree ( ! k ( div9e tru?s1 z is suffici5t1 9 its k9d to salvation2 s t !y1 :o are de/itute ( div9e revelation1 may !reby und]/& ! t]ms ( acceptance ) ,god1 & ! way :i*1 if duly improv$1 w\ld lead to heav52 yet ,god 0 pleas$ to give "s f>!r discov]y ( ! same ?+s by 8 ^w1 &1 9 ?is s5se1 ! "o is only an improvem5t ^u ! o!r1 z x makes ! same tru?s1 :i* 7 kn[n1 9 "s degree1 )\t x m cle>1 & frees !m f ^? corruptions1 or false glosses1 :i* ! p]v]se reason+s ( m5 h set ^u !m2 :]eas we1 by insi/+ on inexplicable my/]ies1 :i* we pret5d to be f\nd$ on div9e revelation1 ?\gh1 9 reality1 !y are n conta9$ 9 x1 cl\d & d>k5 t light1 & s make ! way ( salvation m difficult1 ?an x w\ld o!rwise be2 & ?is c]ta9ly t5ds to depreciate div9e revelation1 h[ plausible soev] ! words1 at fir/ view1 may appe> to be2 = x supposes ^? doctr9es b n[ m5tion$1 & _m o!rs ( ! l nature1 n necess>y to salvation2 s t ?is objection takes its fir/ rise f ! ,dei/s1 h[ev] x may be appli$1 by ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 9 militat+ aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,!re=e1 s9ce x is pr9cipally design$ to ov]?r[ ?is doctr9e1 by suppos+ x to be un9telligible1 & consequ5tly1 accord+ to _! me?od ( reason+1 9 no s5se ! object ( fai?1 ! only reply :i* ne$ be made to x is1 t ! discov]ies ( ! glory ( ,god1 by ! light ( nature1 are1 9 "s respects1 z incompreh5sible z ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity2 :i* we are n1 = t reason1 oblig$ to disbelieve1 or reject2 & !re=e !re is no advantage ga9$ aga9/ our argum5t1 by suppos+ t ! light ( nature conta9s a discov]y ( tru?s1 pla91 easy1 & intelligible by all1 9 ! full ext5t !re(1 & t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is o!rwise1 & consequ5tly mu/ n be conta9$ 9 div9e revelation1 &1 z su*1 _c be def5d$ by u4 #d4 ,ano!r ?+ t may be premis$1 be=e we ent] on ! pro( ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 is1 t x is n contr>y to reason1 ?\gh x be above x2 nei!r are our reason+ p[]s1 :5 direct$ by scripture-revelation1 altoge!r useless1 9 ord] to our atta9+ su* a degree ( ! k !re(1 z is necess>y1 & ought to be endeav\r$ aft]4 ,:5 a doctr9e may be said to be above reason1 has be5 already consid]$1 z well z t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is s2 & n[ we are oblig$ to obviate an objection1 :i* is ! mo/ popul> "o ( any t is br\ght aga9/ x1 namely1 t x is an absurd & irrational doctr9e2 & t !y :o ma9ta9 x mu/ fir/ lay aside _! reason1 be=e !y c be induc$ to believe x1 = x is z mu* z to say t ?ree are equal to "o2 :i* is contr>y to ! common s5se ( all mank9d1 or else1 t we ma9ta9 a plurality ( gods1 :i* is contr>y to ! v fir/ pr9ciples ( ! light ( nature4 ,& "h we are reflect$ on1 z ?\gh we dem&$ t our antagoni/s %\ld lay aside _! reason1 be=e we argue ) !m1 & !n x is easy to det]m9e on :i* side ! argum5t w turn2 !re=e1 to make way = :at might be said 9 def5ce ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 we %all1 "u ?is head1 consid]1 7#a47 ,:5 a doctr9e may be said to be contr>y to reason4 7#b47 ,%ew t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is n s4 7#c47 ,:at is ! use ( reason1 9 e/abli%+ x1 or any o!r doctr9es1 :i* are ! subject ( pure revelation4 7#a47 ,:5 we may conclude1 t a doctr9e is contr>y to reason4 ,?is x may be said to be1 :5 x is contr>y to ! me?ods ( reason+ made use ( by p>ticul> p]sons1 :i* are n always j1 & !re=e x does n foll[1 f h5ce1 t x is false or absurd1 because our reason+ ab\t x is s1 b r ! contr>y2 s t :5 !y1 on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 tell u1 ) an air ( boa/+1 t if ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+ c\ld h be5 acc\nt$ =1 h[ comes x to pass t s _m m5 ( s5se & le>n+1 z are to be f\nd among ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 h n be5 able to d x8 ,b ?is is no?+ to our pres5t argum5t2 !re=e we suppose t a doctr9e is contr>y to reason1 :5 x contradicts "s ( ! fir/ pr9ciples1 :i* ! m9d ( man _c b yield its ass5t to1 z soon z ev] x takes 9 ! s5se ( ! words :i* conta9 !m1 )\t dem&+ any pro( !re(2 z t ! :ole is great] ?an ! "p2 & t a ?+ c be1 & n be1 at ! same "t2 or t two is m ?an "o1 c4 or :5 we c prove a ?+ to be true to a demon/ration1 & yet suppose t a contradictory proposition1 9 :i* ! words are tak5 9 ! same s5se1 may be equally true4#hj 7#b47 ,t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is n contr>y to reason4 ,?is appe>s1 inasmu* z we d n say t ! ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead are "o ,p]son1 or t ! "o div9e ,be+ is ?ree div9e ,be+s4 ,object4 ,b x is object$1 t x is contr>y to reason1 :i* e/abli%es & proves ! unity ( ! ,godhead1 to say t ! div9e nature may be pr$icat$ ( m ?an "o1 inasmu* z t inf]s a plurality ( ,gods1 & e di/9ct ,p]son mu/ be conclud$ to be a di/9ct ,god2 !re=e ! ,tr9it>ian doctr9e is d[n-"r ,tri!ism1 & consequ5tly contr>y to reason2 & "h ^? words ( ! ,a?anasian ,cre$ are produc$1 z an in/ance h]e(1 namely1 t ! ,fa!r is ,god1 ! ,son is ,god1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ is ,god1 yet !re are n ?ree ,gods1 b "o ,god2 s1 t ! ,fa!r is ,et]nal1 ! ,son is ,et]nal1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ ,et]nal1 yet !re are n ?ree ,et]nals1 b "o ,et]nal2 & ! ,fa!r ,almighty1 ! ,son ,almighty1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ ,almighty1 yet are !re n ?ree ,almighties1 b "o ,almighty4 ,?is !y suppose1 ?\gh )\t gr\nd1 to be a pla9 contradiction4 ,answ4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t :5 we say ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 are ,god1 we d n say !y are di/9ct ,gods1 = ! di/9ction betwe5 !m respects _! p]sonality1 n _! deity3 & :5 we ass]t t !y are all ,et]nal1 or ,almighty1 we d n suppose t _! duration1 or p[]1 are di/9ct2 & ! same may be said ( all o!r div9e p]fections t are attribut$ to !m1 ! p]fections are ! same 9 all ( !m1 ?\gh ! p]sons are di/9ct4 ,s t ! *>ge ( ,tri!ism lies 9 a n>r[ compass3 !y say t !re is "o div9e ,be+1 s d we2 & to ?is !y add1 t ?is div9e ,be+ is a div9e p]son1 s9ce exi/5ce & p]sonality are ! same2 !re=e1 if !re are m div9e ,p]sons1 !re mu/ be m ,gods2 ?is consequ5ce !y ma9ta91 b we d5y4 ,b h[ d !y prove x8 ,! pro( am\nts to no m ?an ?is2 t !re is no in/ance 9 f9ite ?+s1 :5 we speak ( angels or m51 to :om alone p]sonality c be appli$1 ( any di/9ct p]sons1 b at ! same "t _! be+s are di/9ct2 !re=e x mu/ be s ) respect to ! div9e p]sons4 ,?is we are b\nd to d5y1 s9ce our ideas ( p]sonality & exi/5ce are n ! same2 !re=e1 h[ insep>able soev] !y may be 9 :at respects creatures1 we may h di/9ct ideas ( !m1 :5 we speak ( ! div9e be+ & p]sonality ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s4 ,"h x w1 d\btless1 be dem&$1 t we det]m9e :]e9 ! diff]5ce consi/s2 or1 9 p>ticul>1 s9ce e di/9ct f9ite p]son is a di/9ct be+1 :at !re is 9 ! div9e p]sonality1 t %\ld exclude ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 f be+ di/9ct be+s1 because di/9ct p]sons2 s t :5 we conclude t !re is a small or fa9t resemblance betwe5 div9e & human p]sonality1 we mu/ be able to compreh5d1 & fully to describe1 t inf9ite disproportion t is betwe5 !m1 or else mu/ be *>g$ ) us+ words )\t any mann] ( ideas annex$ to !m1 & s our cause mu/ fall to ! gr\nd4 ,if1 inde$1 ! div9e p]sonality 7 f9ite1 l t ( ! creature1 !n x might be requir$ t a f9ite m9d %\ld acc\nt = x3 b s9ce x is n s1 b incompreh5sible1 we are b\nd to believe :at we _c compreh5d4 ,b h we no ideas at all ( ! di/9ct p]sonality ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s8 ,to ?is we may answ]2 t we h f9ite ideas !re(1 & m ?an ^! we h n ( any ( ! div9e p]fections4 ,we are taught1 by scripture1 to say t !y are di/9ct p]sons2 & we "k :at ^? p]sonal *>act]s1 or prop]ties1 f :5ce our ideas take _! rise1 signify1 :5 appli$ to m52 b1 at ! same "t1 ab/ract1 9 our ?\ghts1 e ?+ f !m t argues imp]fection2 or1 9 %ort1 our conceptions h]e( proce$ 9 ! same way1 z :5 we ?9k ( any ( ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature3 ^!1 z well z ! div9e p]sonality1 are equally incompreh5sible2 yet1 :ile we say !y are inf9itely m ?an c be 9 any creature1 we1 not)/&+1 reta9 su* ideas ( !m1 z t5d to answ] ^? ends ( religion1 :i* suppose t we appreh5d some?+ ( !m t is conducive h]eunto4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 7#c47 ,! use ( reason 9 prov+ or def5d+ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 or any o!r doctr9es ( pure revelation4 ,!y c\ld n1 inde$1 h be5 at fir/ discov]$ by reason1 nor c e ?+ t is reveal$ be compreh5d$ by x1 yet our reason is n to be laid aside z useless2 !re=e "s call x a s]vant to fai?4 ,?us revelation discov]s :at doctr9es we are to believe1 dem&s our ass5t to !m1 & reason (f]s a conv9c+ pro( t we are "u an indisp5sable obligation to give x3 x proves ! doctr9e to be true1 & su* z is wor?y ( ,god1 z x is d]iv$ f him1 ! f\nta9 ( tru? & wisdom2 & ?is (fice ( reason1 or ! subs]vi5cy !re( to our fai?1 is c]ta9ly necess>y1 s9ce :at is false _c be ! object ( fai? 9 g5]al2 & no?+ unwor?y ( ,god c be ! matt] ( div9e revelation1 nor consequ5tly ! object ( a div9e fai?4 ,n[1 9 ord] to reason's judg+ ( ! tru? ( ?+s1 x fir/ consid]s ! s5se ( words2 :at ideas are design$ to be convey$ !reby1 & :e!r !y are contr>y to ! common s5se ( mank9d2 & if x appe>s t !y are n1 x proce$s to enquire into ^? evid5ces t may give conviction1 & en=ce our belief !re(2 & leads u into ! nature ( ! tru?s reveal$1 receives !m z in/amp$ ) ! au?ority ( ,god1 & consid]s !m z agreeable to 8 p]fections1 & f>!r leads u into 8 design ( reveal+ !m1 & :at we are to inf] f !m2 & 9 do+ ?is x connects ?+s toge!r1 obs]ves ! dep5d5ce ( "o ?+ on ano!r1 :at is ! importance !re(1 & h[ !y are to be improv$ to answ] ! be/ purposes4 ,n[ ?is may be appli$ p>ticul>ly to ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity2 = x conta9s 9 x no absurdity contradictory to reason1 z has be5 already prov$2 & ! evid5ces on :i* our fai? h]e9 is f\nd$ w be f>!r consid]$1 :5 we prove x to be a scripture doctr9e1 by ! express words !re(1 agreeable to ! m9d ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 or by j consequ5ces d$uc$ f x2 by :i* x w f>!r appe>1 t x is necess>y = u to use our reason 9 /at+ ^? doctr9es1 :i* are nei!r f\nd$ on1 nor c be compreh5d$ by x4 #e4 ,we are n[ to consid] f :5ce ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is to be d$uc$1 or :]e we are to se>* = t k !re(1 :i* we are to acquiesce 94 ,& "h x mu/ be obs]v$1 t x _c be le>nt f ! light ( nature1 = !n we %\ld c]ta9ly be able to behold "s traces or foot/eps !re( 9 ! works ( creation & provid5ce1 t s ?is might be und]/ood !reby1 z well z ! p[]1 wisdom1 & goodness ( ,god1 z ! cause is kn[n by its effect2 b we %\ld nev] h kn[n t ,god made all ?+s by 8 ess5tial ^w1 )\t :om no?+ 0 made1 t 0 made1 z ! evangeli/ speaks1 ,john i4 #c4 _h we n receiv$ ?is doctr9e f div9e revelation3 likewise1 we %\ld nev] h kn[n t ! ,_s1 z a di/9ct ,p]son f ! ,fa!r1 creat$ all ?+s1 & p]=m$ sev]al o!r works1 by :i* 8 p]sonal glory is demon/rat$1 _h we n receiv$ ! acc\nt :i* we h !re( f scripture4 ,! light ( nature c\ld discov] to u1 inde$1 t ,god1 :o is a ,_s1 or incorporeal ,be+1 has produc$ _m effects wor?y ( himself2 b we c\ld n h kn[n h]eby1 t ! ^w ,_s signifies a di/9ct p]son1 :i* we are behold5 to div9e revelation =4 ,& z = ! "w ( our r$emption1 9 :i*1 m ?an 9 all ! o!r div9e works1 ! p]sonal glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 is demon/rat$1 we c\ld h kn[n z little ( t by ! light ( nature1 z we d ! p]sons to :om x is attribut$4 ,b ,i am s5sible t x w be object$ to ?is1 ,object4 #a4 ,t our fir/ p>5ts knew ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity z soon z !y 7 creat$1 o!rwise !y c\ld n h giv5 t di/9ct glory to ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead t is due to !m2 & if we are requir$1 n only to wor%ip ! div9e ,be+1 b to wor%ip ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s2 &1 if ?is wor%ip is due f u1 z creatures1 & n m]ely z fall5 & r$eem$2 !n x w foll[ f h5ce1 t our fir/ p>5ts mu/ "k ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity3 b ?is !y did n "k by div9e revelation2 !re=e !y knew x by ! light ( nature4 ,answ4 ,we w all[ e ?+ conta9$ 9 ?is objection1 except+ t !y did n "k ?is by div9e revelation2 = c]ta9ly !y _h "s ideas convey$ ?is way at fir/1 o!rwise !y c\ld n h kn[n any ?+ t relat$ to in/itut$ wor%ip1 :i*1 x is pla91 !y did4 ,& %all x be reckon$ any absurdity to suppose t !y receiv$ ?is doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity by div9e revelation1 ?\gh we h no p>ticul> acc\nt !re(1 9 t %ort hi/ory :i* ,moses gives u ( ?+s relat+ to ! /ate ( innoc5cy8 ,x is !re=e suffici5t to our purpose1 to suppose t x 0 agreeable to ! wisdom & goodness ( ,god to make kn[n to !m ?is important tru?1 & consequ5tly t he did s1 ?\gh n by ! light ( nature4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t ! hea!n knew some?+ ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 z appe>s by _! writ+s1 ?\gh !y 7 unacqua9t$ ) scripture4 ,to support ?is objection1 !y ref] to sev]al my/ical expressions 9 ! works ( ,plato1 :i* seem to look t way1 :5 he speaks ( ?ree pr9ciples2 "o :]e( he calls goodness1 or a be+ t is good2 ! second he calls 8 ^w1 or reason2 & ! ?ird a _s1 :i* diffuses its influ5ce ?r\gh\t ! :ole sy/em ( be+s1 & calls him sometimes ! s\l ( ! _w2 & 9 o!r places1 he speaks ( !m z hav+ a di/9ct sov]eignty4#ha ,& he supposes ! fir/ ( ^! to be ! cause ( ?+s mo/ great & excell5t2 ! second1 ! cause ( ?+s ( an inf]ior nature2 ! ?ird1 ( ?+s yet m inf]ior2 & "s ( 8 foll[]s pla9ly call !m ?ree hypo/ases2 & sometimes1 ,fa!r1 ,^w1 & ,_s4 ,answ4 ,! acc\nt :i* ,plato & 8 foll[]s seem to h giv5 ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity does n appe> to h be5 tak5 f ! light ( nature1 & !re=e ?is makes no?+ to ! objection4 ,we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude t ,plato travell$ into ,egypt1 ) a design to make improvem5ts 9 k2 & "s suppose1 t !re he saw "s translation ( a "p ( ! ,bible into ,greek1#hb m anci5t ?an t :i* is commonly attribut$ to ! ,,lxx1 :i* 0 n compil$ till an hundr$ ye>s aft] 8 "t4 ,b :e!r he did ?is1 or no1 is unc]ta93 x is true1 he us$ sev]al expressions1 :i* are conta9$ 9 ! books ( ,moses1 & took ! plan ( 8 laws f !nce2 ^u :i* acc\nt "s h call$ him a second ,moses1 speak+ ,greek3 b :e!r he receiv$ 8 notions m imm$iately f scripture1 or by conv]sation ) ! ,jews1 ( :om a great numb] settl$ 9 ,egypt1 aft] ,g$aliah's dea?1 is n mat]ial2 h[ev]1 x is suffici5tly evid5t1 t he _h n all ( !m1 9 a way ( reason+1 f ! light ( nature3 & z = 8 foll[]s1 su* z ,plot9us1 ,proclus1 ,porphyry1 & o!rs1 !y liv$ 9 ^? ages1 :5 ,*ri/ianity prevail$ 9 ! _w1 ?\gh none ( !m pret5d$ to be ,*ri/ians2 & "o ( !m 0 ! mo/ invet]ate enemy to ,*ri/ianity t liv$2 yet ^! might well be suppos$ to make _! ma/] ,plato speak sev]al ?+s1 z to ?is my/]y1 :i* he nev] int5d$1 7 x only to p]suade ! ,*ri/ians to believe t he 0 n inf]ior to ,moses1 or any o!r record$ 9 scripture4 ,?us hav+ answ]$ ! objections1 we %all take leave to consid] h[ unw>ily "s div9es1 :o h def5d$ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 h n only ass]t$ t ,plato und]/ood a great a deal ( x1 b h made use ( ?is1 z an answ] to ! ,anti-tr9it>ian objection be=e m5tion$1 t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is un9telligible2 & !y h tak5 a great deal ( pleasure 9 acc\nt+ = ?is doctr9e 9 su* a way z ^! philosoph]s h done3#hc & "s ( !m h tak5 notice ( a few d>k h9ts1 :i* !y h met ) 9 "s ( ! poetical fictions1 & f !nce conclud$ t !re 0 some?+ ( ! ,tr9ity kn[n1 ev5 by ! ,hea!n 9 g5]al3 ?us :5 ! ^w ?ree is m5tion$ by !m1 & appli$ to "s ?+s1 :i* !y relate conc]n+ _! gods2 or :5 !y speak ( gods delight+ 9 an unequal numb]1 or 9 ! numb] ?ree4 ,b ?is is too gross to be p>ticul>ly m5tion$1 le/ x %\ld give u an unbecom+ idea ( ?is div9e my/]y1 or ( ^? :o h bett] argum5ts ?an ^! to def5d x4 ,! reflection :i* ,i w\ld make on ?is is1 t :at !y call an advantage to ! doctr9e has be5 c]ta9ly v detrim5tal to x2 &1 z a late le>n$ div9e obs]ves1 has t5d$ only to p]v]t ! simplicity ( ! ,*ri/ian fai? ) mixtures ( philosophy & va9 deceit4#hd ,& ,i d\bt n b ! apo/le _h an eye to ?is1 among o!r corruptions1 :i* !y :o 7 atta*$ to ! ,hea!n philosophy began to br+ into _! s*eme ( div9ity1 & w\ld notori\sly d 9 aft] ages1 :i* he purposely f5ces aga9/1 :5 he says1 ,bew>e1 le/ any man spoil y1 ?r\gh philosophy & va9 deceit1 aft] ! tradition ( m51 aft] ! rudim5ts ( ! _w1 & n aft] ,*ri/1 ,col4 ii4 #h4 ,& ?is corruption s mu* prevail$1 t x has giv5 occasion to "s ( ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 to reproa* ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 z ?\gh x 7 a sy/em ( ,platonism4 ,& x is _! be+ too fond ( us+ ,plato's words1 9 expla9+ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 t has giv5 occasion to "s ( ! fa!rs to be suspect$1 z ?\gh !y 7 less fav\rable to ! scripture acc\nt !re(2 by :i* means ! adv]s>ies h laid claim to !m z _! own2 & produc$ "s unw>y expressions out ( ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 & o!rs1 suppos+ !m to be 9 ! ,arian s*eme1 :o1 9 o!r p>ts ( _! writ+s1 appe> to be remote f x4#he ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! me?od :i* "s div9es h tak51 9 us+ similitudes to expla9 ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 :i*1 at be/1 t5d only to illu/rate1 & n to prove a doctr9e3 & we c h>dly make use ( ?is me?od ( illu/rat+ ?is doctr9e1 )\t convey+ "s ideas1 :i* are unbecom+1 if n subv]sive !re(2 & :ile we pret5d to expla9 t :i* is 9 itself inexplicable1 we d no s]vice to ! tru?4 ,i %all "h give a %ort specim5 ( ?is matt]1 t h]eby we may see h[ "s h unw>ily weak5$ ! cause :i* !y h be5 ma9ta9+4 ,"s h tak5 a similitude f ?ree ( ! div9e p]fections1 viz4 t !re are ?ree invisibles ( ,god2 p[]1 wisdom1 & goodness4 ,p[] creates1 wisdom gov]ns1 & goodness cons]ves2 & s !y h gone on to expla9 ?is doctr9e1 till !y _h almo/ giv5 x into ! h&s ( ! ,sabellians3 &1 inde$1 !y might h in/anc$ 9 m div9e p]fections ?an ?ree1 _h x be5 to _! purpose4 ,aga91 o!rs h expla9$ ?is doctr9e by "s resemblance :i* !y appreh5d to be ( x 9 man2 & s !y speak ( ! s\l z a pr9ciple ( a ?reefold life1 rational1 s5sitive1 & vegetative4 ,o!rs speak ( ?ree causes concurr+ to produce ! same effect2 su* z ! effici5t1 con/itutive & f9al cause4 ,o!rs h tak5 _! similitude f inanimate ?+s2 z ! sun1 9 :i* !re is light1 heat1 & motion1 :i* are insep>ably connect$ toge!r1 & t5d to produce ! same effects4 ,moreov]1 o!rs illu/rate x by a similitude1 tak5 f a f\nta91 9 :i* !re is ! spr+ 9 ! b[els ( ! e>?1 ! wat] bubbl+ out ( ! e>?1 & ! /ream diffus+ itself 9 a p]petual c\rse1 receiv+ all x communicates f ! f\nta94 ,i am sorry !re is occasion to caution any aga9/ ?is me?od ( expla9+ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,b ^!1 & _m o!r similitudes ( ! l nature1 we f9d 9 ! writ+s ( "s1 :o consid] n :at a h&le !y give to ! common enemy4 ,!re are1 inde$1 9 mo/ ( !m1 ?ree ?+s1 :i* are said1 9 diff]5t respects1 to be "o2 b we may obs]ve1 t all ^! similitudes1 & o!rs ( ! l nature1 br\ght to illu/rate ?is doctr9e1 lead u to ?9k ( ! :ole divid$ into ^? p>ts1 ( :i* !y consi/1 :]e( !y take notice ( ! numb] ?ree2 or !y speak ( ?ree prop]ties ( ! same ?+2 & if _! wit & fancy saw x ne$ful to speak ( m ?an ?ree1 ! same me?od ( illu/rat+ w\ld s]ve _! purpose1 z mu* z x does ! end = :i* !y br+ x4 ,!re=e ,i w\ld conclude ?is head1 by us+ ! words ( ,god to ,job1 ,:o is ?is t d>k5e? c\nsel by words )\t k8 ,job xxxviii4 #b4 ,:o are ^!1 t1 by pret5d+ to illu/rate ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity by similitudes1 d t1 :i*1 ?\gh v =eign to _! design1 t5ds to p]v]t x8 #f4 ,we %all n[ consid] :at g5]al rules may be obs]v$ = our und]/&+ ^? scriptures1 on :i* our fai?1 ) respect to ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 is f\nd$2 & s9ce x is a doctr9e ( pure revelation1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 we mu/ keep close to scripture1 ev5 to ! words !re(1 :]e !y are express & di/9ct1 z to ?is matt]2 & to consequ5ces d$uc$ f x1 s f> z !y are j1 & self-evid5t2 &1 at ! same "t1 :ile we are s5sible t we _c compreh5d ?is my/]y1 we mu/ take c>e t we pret5d n to be wise above :at is reveal$4 ,n[ !re are "s rules1 :i* may be ( use to u1 9 our enquiries into ! s5se ( scripture conc]n+ ?is doctr9e2 z1 7#a47 ,we mu/ n suppose t ! words ( scripture1 relat+ !reunto1 are to be tak5 9 a s5se1 :i* c be kn[n by none b criticks1 z ?\gh x 7 design$ only = !m to und]/&2 or t ! unle>n$ "p ( ! _w %\ld be left 9 ! d>k1 or l$ a/ray1 z to sev]al ?+s conta9$ 9 ?is important doctr9e4 ,?us we are n to suppose t we are at a loss z to ! prop] s5se ( ! ^w ,god2 or c\ld h>dly "k h[ to direct our fai? & wor%ip1 f\nd$ !reon1 )\t ! help ( criticism2 or1 = want ( be+ acqua9t$ ) "s di/9ctions1 conc]n+ "o t may be call$ ,god by nature1 or ! supreme ,god1 & o!rs :o may be call$ gods by (fice1 or subord9ate gods1 we %\ld be l$ to ascribe div9e hon\r :]e x is n due2 or else we mu/ be able to di/+ui% also conc]n+ wor%ip1 &1 in/ead ( hon\r+ ! ,son z we hon\r ! ,fa!r1 mu/ give him an inf]ior k9d ( div9e wor%ip1 %ort ( :at is due to ! ,fa!r4 ,?is we h no scripture w>rant =2 nei!r are we l$ by ! scriptures to h any notion ( a middle be+ betwe5 ,god & ! creature1 or "o t is n prop]ly ,god1 s z ! ,fa!r is1 & yet m ?an a creature1 z ?\gh !re 7 a m$ium betwe5 f9ite & inf9ite2 nei!r are we l$1 by scripture1 to conceive ( any be+1 t has an et]nal duration1 ^: et]nity is suppos$ to be be=e "t1 & yet n ! same ) ! et]nal duration ( ! ,fa!r4 ,^! ?+s we %all h occasion to m5tion 9 _! prop] place1 & !re=e ne$ make no f>!r use ( !m at pres5t1 b only to obs]ve1 f h5ce1 h[ intelligible ! scripture w\ld be 9 :at relates to ?is doctr9e1 if ! words !re( _h n a pla9 & det]m9ate s5se2 b we mu/ make use ( ^! me?ods ( reason+1 if we w\ld arrive to ! mean+ !re(4 7#b47 ,if "s div9e p]fections are attribut$ 9 scripture to ! ,son & ,_s1 all ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 may1 by a j consequ5ce f !nce1 be prov$ to belong to !m1 by reason ( ! simplicity & unity !re(3 !re=e1 if we c prove1 f scripture1 t !y h "s p]fections ascrib$ to !m1 :i*1 ,i hope1 x w n be a difficult matt] to d1 we are n to suppose t our argum5t is defective1 or t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is n suffici5tly ma9ta9$1 if we _c produce a scripture to prove e p]fection ( ! div9e nature to be ascrib$ to !m4 7#c47 ,:5 any ?+ is m5tion$ 9 scripture1 conc]n+ our ,savi\r1 or ! ,holy ,_s1 :i* argues an inf]iority to ! ,fa!r1 ?is is to be und]/ood consi/5tly ) o!r scriptures1 :i* speak ( _! hav+ ! same div9e nature2 s9ce scripture does n1 9 ! lea/1 contradict itself2 & h[ ?is may be done1 w be f>!r consid]$ "u a foll[+ head4 7#d47 ,if we h suffici5t argum5ts to conv9ce u ( ! tru? ( ?is doctr9e1 our fai? ought n to be %ak51 ?\gh we _c fully und]/& ! s5se ( "s scriptures1 :i* are br\ght to support ! contr>y2 n t we are to suppose t ! scripture gives c\nt5ance to two opposite doctr9es3 b a p]son may be fully satisfi$ conc]n+ ! s5se ( ^? scriptures t conta9 ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 & yet n be suppos$ p]fectly to und]/& ! mean+ ( e ^w or phrase us$ 9 scripture1 or ( "s p>ticul> texts1 :i* are sometimes br\ght to support ! contr>y doctr9e2 s t objections may be br\ght1 :i* he is n able readily to reply to4 ,%all he !re=e d5y ! tru?1 because he _c remove all ! difficulties t seem to lie 9 ! way ( x8 ,t w\ld be to "p ) x at too easy a rate1 :i*1 :5 he has done1 he w f9d great] difficulties att5d+ ! contr>y s*eme ( doctr9e4 ,d !y object1 t we believe ?+s contr>y to reason1 because we ass]t ! incompreh5sibl5ess ( div9e my/]ies8 or t we are ,tri!i/s1 because we believe t !re are ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 & _c exactly det]m9e ! diff]5ce betwe5 div9e & human p]sonality8 ,we c\ld1 on ! o!r h&1 po9t at "s difficulties1 t !y _c easily surm\nt4 ,:at %all we ?9k ( ! head ( giv+ div9e wor%ip to our ,savi\r1 :51 at ! same "t1 !y d5y him to h ^? p]fections1 t d5om9ate him ,god 9 ! same s5se z ! ,fa!r is s call$8 ,! ,soc9ians f\nd x v difficult1 :5 ! matt] 0 disput$ among !mselves1 to reconcile _! practice ) _! s5tim5ts1 :5 !y wor%ipp$ him1 ^: ,deity !y d5i$4 ,& ! ,arians w f9d t ?is objection equally affects _! s*eme2 & x w be no less difficult = !m to reconcile ,*ri/'s "*1 z ,r$eem]1 ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 ,judge ( quick & dead1 ) _! l[ ideas ( him1 :5 d5y+ 8 prop] ,deity4 ,^! ?+s we only m5tion occasionally at pres5t1 t x may n be ?\ght t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is expos$ to great] difficulties ?an ! contr>y doctr9e1 to ! end t !y :o are n furni%$ ) all ^? qualifications1 :i* are necess>y = its def5ce1 may n reckon ^? argum5ts1 by :i* !y h be5 conv9c$ ( ! tru? !re(1 less valid1 because !y are n able1 at pres5t1 to answ] all ! objections t may be br\ght aga9/ !m4 7#e47 ,! weight ( sev]al argum5ts1 tak5 f scripture1 to prove ?is doctr9e1 is to be consid]$1 z well z ! argum5ts !mselves2 we d n pret5d t e "o ( !m is equally conclusive2 !re are "s1 :i* are (t5times br\ght to support x1 :i* we c lay no great /ress ^u1 & !re=e %all omit to m5tion !m1 among o!r argum5ts br\ght to t purpose1 le/ we %\ld give occasion to ! adv]s>y to insult1 or conclude t we take any ?+ = an argum5t t has be5 br\ght z su* to prove ?is doctr9e4 ,!re=e we w n pret5d to prove1 or p]emptorily to det]m9e1 t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is conta9$ 9 ^? words ( ! ,psalmi/1 ,psal4 xxxiii4 #f4 ,by ! ^w ( ! ,"l 7 ! heav5s made1 & all ! ,ho/s ( !m by ! brea? ( 8 m\?4 ,nor w we pret5d to prove ?is doctr9e f ! ?reefold repetition ( ! ^w ,jehovah1 9 ! =m ( b5$iction to be us$ by ! high prie/1 ,numb4 vi4 #bd1 #be1 #bf4 ,! ,"l bless !e1 & keep !e2 ! ,"l make 8 face to %9e ^u !e1 & be graci\s unto !e2 ! ,"l lift up 8 c\nt5ance ^u !e1 & give !e peace4 ,nor d we lay any /ress on ! ?ree-fold repetition ( ! ^w ,holy1 holy1 holy1 is ! ,"l ( ,ho/s1 ,isa4 vi4 #c4 ?\gh we %all %ew1 9 its prop] place1 t !re are sev]al ?+s 9 ?is *apt]1 :i* prove ?is doctr9e4 ,h[ev]1 if at any "t1 toge!r ) argum5ts t are m conclusive1 we br+ "s t are less s2 ?is use may be made ( x1 to %ew h[ ! scripture way ( speak+ is consi/5t !re) 9 ^? places t d n s directly prove x4 ,?is we ?\ght prop] to m5tion1 because x is a v common ?+ = ^?1 :o _c answ] ! mo/ weighty argum5ts t are br\ght to support a doctr9e1 to b5d _! greate/ =ce aga9/ ^? :i* h ! lea/ /r5g?2 & !n to triumph1 z ?\gh !y _h ga9$ ! victory1 :5 !y h only done x 9 :at respects t :i* is less mat]ial4 ,,ii4 ,we %all n[ consid] 9 :at s5se we are to und]/& ! words ,tr9ity & ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead2 & 9 :at respect ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 are said to be "o4 ,x is true1 ! ^w ,tr9ity is n to be f\nd 9 scripture1 b :at we und]/& by x is pla9ly conta9$ !re92 !re=e we use ! ^w1 z agreeable !reunto3 ?us we read ( ! ?ree t be> record 9 heav51 viz4 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,^w1 & ! ,holy ,gho/1 & t ^! ?ree are "o1 #a ,john v4 #g4 ,^! ?ree "h m5tion$ are ,p]sons1 because !y are describ$ by p]sonal *>act]s2 & we %all take occasion else:]e1 :5 we prove ! ,deity ( ! ,son & ,_s1 to consid] _! be+ "o1 t is1 hav+ ! same div9e nature1 :i* we %all !re=e wave at pres5t1 be+ only consid]+ ! s5se ( words commonly us$ by u 9 treat+ ( ?is doctr9e4 ,all cont5d+ p>ties1 h[ev] !y h expla9$ ! ^w ,tr9ity1 accord+ to _! diff]5t ways ( ?9k+1 h not)/&+1 9 compliance ) cu/om1 us$ ! ^w1 & s f> expla9$ x1 z t we might und]/& t !y int5d h]eby ?ree1 :o are1 9 "s respect "o1 ?\gh "s h n c>$ to use ! ^w ,p]son2 or if !y h1 x is )\t ! mo/ kn[n & prop] idea conta9$ 9 x4 ,?us ! ,sabellians1 :5ev] !y use ! ^w1 int5d no?+ by x1 b ?ree relations1 :i* may be attribut$ to ! same ,p]son2 z :5 ! same ,p]son may be call$ a fa!r1 a son1 & a bro!r1 9 diff]5t respects2 or z :5 he t1 at "o "t1 su/a9s ! p]son ( a judge1 may1 at ano!r "t1 su/a9 t ( an advocate3 ?is is :at "s call a ,tr9ity ( names2 & !y might z well h decl9$ to use ! words altoge!r1 z to expla9 !m 9 ?is s5se4 ,aga91 ! ,arians use ! ^w ,p]son2 b ^! h run into ano!r extreme1 inasmu* z t1 :il/ !y avoid ,sabellianism1 !y w\ld lay !mselves op5 to ! *>ge ( ,tri!ism1 did !y n d5y ! prop] ,deity ( ! ,son & ,_s2 = !y suppose t e di/9ct ,p]son is a di/9ct be+1 agreeable to ! s5se ( p]sonality1 :5 appli$ to m52 b ?is1 z has be5 be=e consid]$1 is to be ab/ract$ f ! idea ( p]sonality1 :5 appli$ to ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead4 ,^! also und]/& ! on5ess ( ^! div9e ,p]sons1 9 a s5se agreeable to _! own s*eme1 & diff]5t f ours1 & !re=e !y speak ( !m z "o 9 w1 cons5t1 or design1 9 :i* respect ,god & ! creature may be said to be "o3 accord+ly ,arius1 & 8 adh]5ts1 9 ! c\ncil at ,nice1 refus$ to all[ t ! div9e p]sons 7 consub/antial1 &1 ) a great _m evasions & subt]fuges1 attempt$ to conceal _! s5tim5ts3 all t !y c\ld be br\ght to own 01 t ! ,son 0 1 or 1 :i* am\nts to no m ?an ?is1 t :atev] lik5ess !re may be1 9 "s respects1 yet he has n ! same prop] div9e nature ) ! ,fa!r & ,holy ,gho/4 ,:i* leads u to consid] ! s5se 9 :i* x is g5]ally us$ by ^? :o def5d :at we ?9k to be ! scripture-doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,!re are "s1 x is true1 bo? among anci5t & mod]n writ]s1 t attempt to expla9 :at !y mean by ! ^w ,p]son1 :o are s unhappy z to leave ! s5se !re( m d>k ?an !y f\nd x1 :5 !y h giv5 a def9ition !re(1 agreeable to :at is us$ by metaphysicians & s*oolm51 to ?is effect1 t x is a suppositum1 end[$ ) reason2 or t x is "o entire1 individual1 incommunicable1 rational subsi/5ce3 & :5 !y def9e ,p]sonality1 "s tell u1 t x is a positive mode ( a be+ t]m9at+ & compleat+ its sub/antial nature1 & giv+ incommunicability to x1 :i* words ne$ to be expla9$ m ?an ! ?+ def9$ !reby4 ,& "h ,i _c b take notice ( t w>m debate :i* !re 0 betwe5 ! ,greek & ,lat9 *ur* ab\t ! words ,hypo/asis & ,p]sona2 ! ,lat91 conclud+ t ! ^w ,hypo/asis signifi$ sub/ance or ess5ce1 ?\ght1 t to ass]t t !re 7 ?ree div9e ,hypo/ases1 0 to say t !re 7 ?ree ,gods3 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! ,greek *ur* ?\ght t ! ^w ,p]son did n suffici5tly gu>d aga9/ ! ,sabellian notion ( ! same individual be+ su/a9+ ?ree relations2 :]eupon ea* "p ( ! *ur* 0 ready to br& ! o!r ) h]esy1 till by a free & mutual conf]5ce1 9 a synod at ,alex&ria1 ,a4 ,d4 #cfb4 !y made x appe>1 t x 0 b a m]e cont5tion ab\t ! grammatical s5se ( a ^w2 & !n x 0 all[$1 by m5 ( temp] on bo? sides1 t ei!r ( ! two words might be indiff]5tly us$4#hf ,b :at signifies ! use ( !m1 :5 p]plex$ ) ! s*ola/ic explications !re(8 ,?is has giv5 occasion to "s1 ^: s5tim5ts h be5 v remote z to ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 to express !mselves ) "s dislike2 on ! "o h&1 ! ,soc9ians1 & "s among ! ,remon/rants1 :o made v great advances t[>d _! s*eme1 viz4 ,curcellu1 ,episcopius1 & o!rs1#hg h compla9$ ( cl\d+ ?is doctr9e ) h>d words2 & ! compla9t is n altoge!r gr\ndless1 ?\gh x may be _! design h]e9 0 to sub/itute su* words 9 ! room ( !m1 z w\ld make ! rem$y worse ?an ! disease4 ,on ! o!r h&1 "s1 :o h embrac$ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 w\ld n h lik$ its advocates ! worse1 _h !y *ose to h def5d$ x 9 a m pla9 intelligible mann]4 ,?us ,calv9 himself wi%es1 t "s words1 :i* are s w>mly oppos$ & def5d$ on ea* side1 7 altoge!r laid aside1 & buri$1 provid$ t su* might be reta9$ z express our fai? 9 ! doctr9e ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 be+ ! "o ,god1 b di/+ui%$ by _! p]sonal prop]ties4#hh ,& ?is is t pla9 s5se ( ! ^w1 :i* ,i %all make use (1 9 :at ,i %all f>!r attempt to lay d[n 9 ! def5ce !re(4 ,& accord+ly1 #a4 ,we nev] call any ?+ a p]son t is n end[$ ) und]/&+ & w2 & !re=e ! mo/ glori\s inanimate creatures1 ei!r 9 heav5 or e>?1 :atev] excell5cies !y h1 or h[ useful soev] !y are to ! _w1 !y are n p]sons4 ,?us1 :5 ! sun is describ$ z ?\gh x 7 a p]son1 & is comp>$ to a bridegroom com+ out ( 8 *amb]1 & rejoic+ z a /rong man to run a race1 ,psal4 xix4 #e4 ! words are nev] und]/ood 9 any o!r b a metaphorical s5se2 s ,behemo? & ! ,levia?an1 m5tion$ 9 ,job1 be+ no o!r ?an brute creatures1 are describ$ ) p]sonal *>act]s1 9 ! same figurative way ( speak+2 !re=e we suppose a p]son to h an und]/&+ & w4 #b4 ,:5ev] ,i1 ?\1 or he1 are appli$ to su* a subject1 !y always connote a p]son2 ,i1 a p]son speak+2 ?\1 a p]son spok5 to2 & he1 or him1 a p]son spok5 (2 & :5 su* modes ( speak+ are sometimes appli$ to ?+s t are de/itute ( reason1 or to any moral virtues or pr9ciples ( act+1 :i*1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 _c be d5om9at$ p]sons1 su* expressions are v easily und]/ood 9 a figurative s5se1 :i* may )\t any difficulty be di/+ui%$ f ! prop] "o1 :]eby ^? :o are s describ$ are d5om9at$ p]sons4 ,!re are "s *>act]s :i* always d5ote p]sons1 & "s works p]=m$ :i* are prop]ly p]sonal1 :i* c be p]=m$ by none b p]sons4 ,?us ! "* ( a fa!r1 or a son2 s a ,creator1 a ,r$eem]1 a b5efactor1 a ,m$iator1 an advocate1 a surety1 a judge1 a "l1 a law-giv]1 & _m o!rs ( ! l nature1 are all ( !m p]sonal *>act]s4 ,s t :oev] acts ) design1 & has su*-l *>act]s attribut$ to him1 accord+ to ! prop] acceptation ( ! ^w1 him we call a p]son2 & ^! *>act]s we %all endeav\r to apply to ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 to prove _! di/9ct p]sonality4 ,b s9ce we are at pres5t only consid]+ ! acceptation ( words1 we %all briefly obs]ve ! diff]5ce betwe5 a div9e & a human p]son1 :5 "s p]sonal prop]ties1 *>act]s1 or works1 are attribut$ to ea* ( !m4 ,&1 7#a47 ,human p]sons are sep>at$ "o f ! o!r3 ?us1 = in/ance1 ,pet]1 ,james1 & ,john1 7 ?ree p]sons1 b !y 7 sep>at$ "o f ! o!r2 :]eas ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 h[ev] di/+ui%$ by _! *>act]s & prop]ties1 are nev] sep>at$1 z hav+ ! same div9e ess5ce or nature4 ,z = human p]sons1 "o ( !m might h _h a be+ & p]sonality1 _h ! o!r nev] exi/$1 because x exi/s by ! w ( ,god2 b ! div9e p]sons h a necess>y exi/5ce & p]sonality1 z be+1 9 all respects1 indep5d5t1 s t z !y c\ld n b be ,god1 !y c\ld n b be div9e ,p]sons2 ! p]sonality ( ! ,son & ,_s are equally indep5d5t ) t ( ! ,fa!r1 & z mu* indep5d5t z _! be+ & div9e p]fections4 7#b47 ,human p]sons h only ! same k9d ( nature1 :i* is g5]ally call$ a common specific nature1 b n ! same individual nature ) ano!r p]son2 s t ?\gh e man has a nature l t ( ! re/ ( mank9d1 yet ! human nature1 z attribut$ to "o p]son1 is n ! same individual human nature t is attribut$ to ano!r1 = !n ! p[] & und]/&+1 or ! ideas t !re are 9 "o man1 w\ld be ! same individual p[] & ideas1 t are 9 ano!r1 :i* !y are n4 ,:]eas1 :5 we speak ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 z hav+ ! div9e nature & p]fections1 we say t ?is nature is ! same individual nature 9 all ( !m1 ?\gh ! p]sons are di/9ct1 o!rwise ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 c\ld n be said to be truly & prop]ly ,god1 & to h ! same und]/&+1 w1 & o!r p]fections ( ! div9e nature4 7#c47 ,:5 we speak ( human p]sons1 we say1 t z _m p]sons z !re are1 s _m be+s !re are2 e human p]son has its own prop] be+1 di/9ct f all o!r p]sons or be+s2 b we d n say s ) respect to ! div9e ,p]sons1 = ! div9e ,be+ is b "o1 & !re=e ! ,godhead ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 is ! v same2 :i* is :at we und]/& :5 we say1 t ?\gh !re are ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 yet !y are ! same 9 sub/ance1 or ! "o only liv+ & true ,god4 ,?is leads u to consid] 9 :at respect ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 are said to be "o2 by :i* we mean1 t ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/ h all ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 9 ! same s5se z ! ,fa!r has2 to say less ?an ?is1 is to ass]t no m ?an :at our adv]s>ies w all[2 = !y w n d5y !m p]fections1 nor w\ld !y be ?\ght to d5y !m to h div9e p]fections2 yea1 _m ( !m w n /ick to say1 t !y are truly & prop]ly ,god2 by :i* !y mean1 t :atev] deity is attribut$ to !m 9 scripture1 by ! appo9tm5t ( ! ,fa!r1 t is1 :atev] div9e au?ority !y h1 ?is prop]ly belongs to !m3 b1 ,i ?9k1 !y w none ( !m all[ t !y h ! div9e nature 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* ! ,fa!r is said to h x4 ,?is is :at we %all endeav\r to prove2 & m ne$ n be said conc]n+ !m1 9 ord] to e/abli% t supreme wor%ip :i* is due to !m1 z well z ! ,fa!r2 &1 9 ord] h]eto1 we %all consid] ! =ce ( ^? argum5ts conta9$ 9 "o ( ^! answ]s1 &1 toge!r ) !m1 ! s5se ( t scripture1 ,john x4 #cj4 9 :i* our ,savi\r says1 ,i & my ,fa!r are "o2 z also t o!r scripture1 #a ,john v4 #g4 t ! ,fa!r1 ! ,^w1 & ! ,holy ,gho/1 :o be> record 9 heav51 are "o2 ! consid]ation :]e( we %all res]ve to a foll[+ head4 ,& inasmu* z !y are said to be equal 9 p[] & glory1 we may obs]ve1 t !re are two expressions1 :i* we (t5 use1 to set =? ! deity ( ! ,son & ,_s2 sometimes we say !y are ,god1 equal ) ! ,fa!r2 at o!r times1 t !y h ! same ess5tial p]fections4 ,to :i*1 x may be1 "s w reply1 t if !y are equal1 !y _c be ! same2 or1 on ! o!r h&1 if !y are ! same1 !y _c be equal4 ,= ! und]/&+ :at we mean by su*-l expressions1 let x be obs]v$1 t :5 we consid] !m z hav+ ! div9e ess5ce1 or any ( ! p]fections !re(1 we d n *use to describe !m z equal1 b ! same2 we d n say t ! wisdom1 p[]1 hol9ess1 c4 ( ! ,son & ,_s are equal to ! same p]fections1 z ascrib$ to ! ,fa!r3 b :5 we speak ( !m z di/9ct ,p]sons1 !n we consid] !m z equal3 ! ess5tial glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 is ! same2 b _! p]sonal glory is equal2 & 9 ?is s5se we w\ld be und]/ood1 :5 we say ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/ are ea* ( !m ,god1 or div9e ,p]sons1 equal ) ! ,fa!r4#hi ,,iii4 ,we %all prove t ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 are di/9ct p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 by apply+ :at has be5 b n[ obs]v$1 by :i* any "o may1 by our common mode ( speak+1 be d5om9at$ a p]son2 & to ?is we %all add some?+ conc]n+ ^? p]sonal prop]ties1 m5tion$ 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 ) respect to ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 & ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,&1 #a4 ,to prove ! p]sonality ( ! ,son4 ,if ?is be reckon$ ne$less1 inasmu* z ! ,arians & ,soc9ians nev] yet call$ x 9 "q1 we own t x is n necess>y1 :5 we dispute ) !m1 to prove x3 b inasmu* z ! ,sabellians d5y x1 z a late writ]#ij has done1 :o pla9ly gives 9 to t s*eme1 & concludes ! ,son ( ,god to be no o!r ?an ! et]nal reason ( ,god2 & s he r5d]s t text1 ,john i4 #a4 ,9 ! beg9n+ 0 ! ^w1 t is1 reason1 & by him1 t is1 by x1 7 all ?+s made2 & :5 x is object$1 t ?is mode ( speak+ signifies no?+ m ?an a quality 9 ,god1 ! only answ] he gives to x1 is1 t x signifies no m a quality1 ?an if we %\ld translate x1 ,! ^w1 z x is g5]ally done3 ,i say1 if p]sons1 :e!r !y pret5d to be ,sabellians or no1 express !mselves 9 su* a mann]1 x is c]ta9ly necess>y = u to prove ! p]sonality ( ! ,son4 ,x appe>s1 !re=e1 t ! ,son is a di/9ct ,p]son f ! ,fa!r1 7#a47 ,inasmu* z we (t5 read1 9 scripture1 ( two div9e ,p]sons speak+ to1 or (1 "o ano!r1 ! di/+ui%+ p]sonal *>act]s1 ,i1 ?\1 & he1 be+ appli$ to !m3 ?us x is said1 ,psal4 cx4 #a4 ,! ,"l1 t is ! ,fa!r1 said unto my ,"l1 namely ! ,son1 sit ?\ at my "r-h&1 till ,i make ?9e enemies ?y foot/ool3 ?is may be obs]v$ ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,psalm2 ?us1 v]4 #c4 ,?y p %all be will+2 & v]4 #f4 ,he1 mean+ ! ,son1 %all judge among ! hea!n2 & v]4 #g4 ,he %all dr9k ( ! brook 9 ! way2 s ,psal4 xlv4 #b4 speak+ ( ! ,son1 ,?\ art fair] ?an ! *ildr5 ( m52 & v]4 #f4 ,?y ?rone1 ,o ,god1 is = ev] & ev]4 ,! places ( scripture1 :i* h su* modes ( speak+ conc]n+ ! ,son1 are almo/ innum]able2 & !re=e we proce$ to consid]1 7#b47 ,o!r p]sonal *>act]s giv5 him2 ?us1 :5 he is call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 :atev] we are to und]/& by t relation or "*1 ( :i* m "u a foll[+ head1 x c]ta9ly d5otes him a ,p]son di/9ct f ! ,fa!r2 s does 8 be+ s5t into ! _w by ! ,fa!r1 :i* expression is frequ5tly us$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 n[ a quality1 relation or prop]ty1 _c be said to be s5t z ! ,son is4 ,s :5 he is describ$ z a ,r$eem]1 a ,m$iator1 a ,surety1 a ,creator2 & :5 he is /yl$1 by ! prophet1 ! ev]la/+ ,fa!r2 & (t5 describ$ z a prophet1 prie/1 or k+2 or ,"l ( all1 or ! ,pr9ce ( peace1 or ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?2 all ^! *>act]s suffici5tly prove 8 p]sonality2 & all ^? works :i* he p]=ms1 z su/a9+ ^! relations or *>act]s1 are prop]ly p]sonal2 & "s ( !m are nev] ascrib$ to any o!r p]son4 ,?us ! ,fa!r1 or ,holy ,gho/1 are nev] said to assume ! human nature1 or to become sureties = ! salvation ( m51 or to execute m$iatorial (fices1 subs]vi5t !reunto2 f all :i* x evid5tly appe>s1 t ! ,son is a di/9ct ,p]son3 t he is a div9e ,p]son1 w be prov$ "u a foll[+ head3 we %all !re=e proce$1 #b4 ,to prove ! di/9ct p]sonality ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,?is is d5i$1 n only by ! ,sabellians1 b by "s ( ! ,soc9ians2 yea1 ev5 by ,soc9us himself2 :o describes ! ,holy ,gho/ z ! p[] ( ,god1 int5d+ h]eby1 z 8 mode ( speak+ seems to d5ote1 ! en]gy ( ! div9e nature1 or t :]eby ! ,fa!r1 :o is ! only "o1 to :om1 accord+ to him1 ! div9e nature is attribut$1 produces ^? effects :i* require inf9ite p[]2 s t !y call ! ,_s ! p[] ( ,god ess5tially consid]$2 ^! set aside all ^? pro(s1 t may be produc$ f scripture1 to ev9ce 8 p]sonality1 :i* are s pla9 & evid5t1 t _m ( !m h diss5t$ f ,soc9us h]e91 & own$ ! ,_s to be a p]son4 ,accord+ly "s ( !m h describ$ him z ! *ief ( creat$ spirits1 or ! head ( ! angels1 because !y d5y 8 div9e nature4 ,?us a bold writ] expresses himself2 8,i believe t !re is "o pr9cipal m9i/] ( ,god & ,*ri/1 peculi>ly s5t f heav51 to sanctify ! *ur*1 :o1 by reason ( 8 em95cy & intimacy ) ,god1 is s+l$ out ( ! numb] ( o!r heav5ly m9i/]s1 or angels1 & compris$ 9 ! holy ,tr9ity1 be+ ! ?ird p]son !re(2 & t ?is m9i/] ( ,god & ,*ri/ is ! ,holy ,_s4#ia0 ,n[ we %all prove ! p]sonality ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 by consid]+ "s p]sonal *>act]s ascrib$ to1 & works p]=m$ by him4 ,?us !re are sev]al su* *>act]s1 by :i* he is d5om9at$ a p]son2 p>ticul>ly :5 he is call$ a ,sanctifi]1 a ,reprov]1 a ,witness1 a ,com=t]1 x evid5tly appe>s f h5ce t he is a p]son3 ?us :5 x is said1 9 ,john xvi4 #h4 t :5 he1 to wit1 ! ,com=t] is come1 he w reprove ! _w ( s91 ( righte\sness & judgm5t2 & also1 t he w guide y into all tru?2 he %all %ew y ?+s to come1 c4 ,& 9 ,john xiv4 #af1 #ag4 !re is ! di/9ct p]sonality ( ! ?ree p]sons1 & p>ticul>ly ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ass]t$2 ,i w pray ! ,fa!r1 & he %all give y ano!r ,com=t]1 ev5 ! ,_s ( tru?2 & also 9 v]4 #bf4 ,! ,com=t]1 :i* is ! ,holy ,gho/1 :om ! ,fa!r w s5d 9 my "n1 he %all tea* y all ?+s4#ib ,x is c]ta91 t to be said to tea*1 or to in/ruct1 is a p]sonal "*2 s x is to speak1 or to dictate1 to ano!r :at he %\ld say2 b ?is he is said to d1 z our ,savi\r says to 8 disciples1 ,:atev] %all be giv5 y 9 t h\r1 t speak ye2 = x is n y t speak1 b ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,m>k xiii4 #aa4 ,moreov]1 to witness1 or te/ify1 is a p]sonal "*2 especially :5 ! te/imony is n m]ely objective1 z :5 ,job calls 8 wr9kles & 8 leanness a witness aga9/ him1 ,job xvi4 #h4 ,b :5 !re is a =mal te/imony giv51 he t gives x is1 accord+ to our common way ( speak+1 g5]ally consid]$ z a p]son2 & ?us ! ,holy ,gho/ is describ$1 ,acts v4 #cb4 ,we are 8 witnesses ( ^! ?+s1 & s is ! ,holy ,gho/1 :om ,god has giv5 to !m t obey him4 ,"h ! ,holy ,gho/'s be+ a witness is z mu* a p]sonal "*1 z _! be+ witnesses2 &1 ,acts xx4 #bc4 x is said1 ,! ,holy ,gho/ witnesse? 9 e city1 t bonds & afflictions abide me4 ,aga91 dwell+ is a p]sonal "*2 no "o ev] supposes t any ?+ t is 9 a h\se dwells !re1 except+ p]sons2 b ! ,holy ,gho/ is said to dwell 9 believ]s1 ,john xiv4 #ag4 & allud+ h]eto1 z also connot+ 8 div9e p]sonality1 x is said1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #ai4 ,y\r body is ! temple ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 z a h\se is ! dwell+-place ( a p]son1 s a temple is ! dwell+-place ( a div9e p]son4 ,aga91 to s5d any "o is a p]sonal "*2 b ?is is attribut$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,acts xiii4 #d4 ,! apo/les be+ s5t =? by ! ,holy ,gho/1 dep>t$4 ,aga91 act+ ) a sov]eign w & pleasure is :at belongs only to a p]son2 b ?is is appli$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,acts xv4 #bh4 ,x seem$ good to ! ,holy ,gho/ & to u4 ,aga91 prohibit+1 or =bidd+1 a p]son to act1 is a p]sonal "*2 b ?is is appli$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,acts xvi4 #f4 ,! apo/les 7 =bidd5 ( ! ,holy ,gho/ to prea* ! ^w 9 ,asia4 ,aga91 to con/itute1 or appo9t1 any "o to execute an (fice is a p]sonal "*2 b ?is ! ,holy ,gho/ is said to d1 ,acts xx4 #bh4 he is said to h made !m ov]se]s4 ,!re are sev]al o!r p]sonal works & *>act]s1 :i* might h be5 m5tion$2 b ^! are1 ,i humbly conceive1 suffici5t to prove ! ?+ int5d$1 t ! ,holy ,gho/ is a p]son4 ,i h no m ?an m5tion$ ! scriptures1 :i* conta9 ^! p]sonal *>act]s1 because ,i %all h occasion "u a foll[+ head1 to ref] to "s ( !m = ! pro( ( 8 deity4#ic ,object4 ,x w be object$1 by ^? :o are fav\r]s ( ! ,sabellian s*eme1 t ! *>act]s :i* we h laid d[n1 to prove ! p]sonality ( ! ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 are n ,suffici5t to answ] t end2 inasmu* z !y are (t5times appli$1 9 a metaphorical way1 to ^? ?+s :i* no "o supposes to be p]sons1 & !re=e t !y may be tak5 9 ?is s5se1 :5 appli$ to ! ,son & ,_s4 ,to support ?is objection1 !y produce sev]al in/ances out ( ! book ( ,job1 & "s o!r p>ts ( scripture1 :]e ?+s are describ$ ) p]sonal *>act]s1 :i* are n really p]sons4 ,?us ,job xxxix4 #aa1 #ab4 speak+ conc]n+ ! unicorn1 x is said2 ,wilt ?\ tru/ him8 ,wilt ?\ leave ?y lab\r to him8 ,wilt ?\ believe him1 t he w br+ home ?y se$1 & ga!r x into ?y b>n8 ,s conc]n+ ! horse1 x is said1 z ?\gh he act$ ) design1 z an intellig5t creature1 v]4 #ba4 c4 ,he goe? on to meet ! arm$ m52 he mocke? at fe>2 nei!r believe? he t x is ! s\nd ( ! trumpet2 he sai? among ! trumpets1 ,ha1 ha6 ,& conc]n+ ! eagle1 v]4 #bh4 ,%e dwelle? 9 ! rock4 ,& conc]n+ ! levia?an1 *ap4 xli4 #c4 c4 ,w he make _m supplications to !e8 ,w he speak s(t words unto !e8 ,w he make a cov5ant ) !e8 ,he e/eeme? iron z /raw1 & brass z rott5 wood4 ,d>ts are c\nt$ z /ubble2 he laughe? at ! %ak+ ( ! spe>4 ,& v]4 #cd4 ,he beholde? all high ?+s2 he is a k+ ov] all ! *ildr5 ( pride4 ,!re are _m o!r p]sonal *>act]s giv5 to brute creatures1 :i* are tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se2 & sometimes !y are appli$ to inanimate creatures4 ,?us ,job xxxviii4 #bh1 c4 ,ha? ! ra9 a fa!r8 & :o ha? begott5 ! drops ( dew8 ,out ( ^: womb came ! ice8 & ! ho>y fro/ ( heav51 :o ha? g5d]$ x8 ,can/ ?\ b9d ! sweet influ5ces ( ,pleiades1 or loose ! b&s ( ,orion8 ,can/ ?\ br+ =? ,mazz>o? 9 8 season1 or can/ ?\ guide ,arcturus ) 8 sons8 ,by :i* no?+ is int5d$ b ! signs 9 ! ,zodiack1 or "s ( ! con/ellations1 toge!r ) ! p>ticul> />s ( :i* !y consi/2 yet ^! are describ$1 z ?\gh !y 7 p]sons4 ,s v]4 #ce4 ,can/ ?\ s5d lightn+s1 t !y may g1 & say unto !e1 "h we are8 ,aga91 ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l ( man h sometimes p]sonal *>act]s ascrib$ to !m4 ,?us1 consci5ce is said to be> witness1 ,rom4 ix4 #a4 ,& "s in/ances may be br\ght f scripture ( a p]son's speak+ to himself2 yet ?is do? n connote two p]sons 9 man1 "o speak+1 & ! o!r spok5 to4 ,x is !re=e inf]r$ f h5ce1 t we _c prove ! p]sonality ( ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/ f ^? p]sonal *>act]s ascrib$ to !m1 :i* may be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se1 z well z 9 ! in/ances b n[ m5tion$4 ,answ4 ,9 answ] to ?is objection1 sev]al ?+s may be consid]$4 #a4 ,?\gh ! scripture (t5 uses figurative1 & p>ticul>ly metaphorical1 ways ( speak+1 yet ^! may be easily di/+ui%$ f ! l phrases us$ else:]e1 conc]n+ :i* we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude t !y are to be tak5 9 a prop] s5se2 !re=e1 ?\gh x is true t !re are p]sonal *>act]s giv5 to ?+s :i* are n p]sons1 yet we are n to conclude f h5ce1 t :5ev] ! same modes ( speak+ are us$1 & appli$ to ^? :o are capable ( p]=m+ p]sonal actions1 t !re=e ^! mu/ be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se2 :i* is a kn[n exception f ! common idea conta9$ 9 ! same words4 #b4 ,mo/ ( ^? passages ( scripture1 :]e p]sonal *>act]s are attribut$ to ?+s :i* are n p]sons1 9 a metaphorical s5se1 are 9 ! poetical books !re(2 or 9 "s p>ticul> places1 :]e !re is a peculi> beautiful mode ( speak+ tak5 f !nce2 w x !re=e foll[1 t ^! p]sonal *>act]s are us$ 9 o!r p>ts ( scripture1 9 :i* ! ,holy ,gho/ does n ?9k fit to express himself 9 su* an elegancy ( /yle8 ,n[ x is c]ta91 t ! p]sonal *>act]s be=e m5tion$ are giv5 to ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/1 ?r\gh\t ! :ole scripture1 )\t design+ to use a l(ty1 figurative1 or uncommon way ( speak+1 z 9 ! in/ances be=e m5tion$4 #c4 ,we mu/ n suppose t ! ,holy ,gho/ uses any figurative ways ( speak+1 s z to ca/ a veil on pla9 tru?s1 or to endang] our be+ l$ h]eby out ( ! way1 z we %\ld c]ta9ly be1 if s _m hundr$ places ( scripture1 9 :i* ^! p]sonal *>act]s are appli$ to ! ,son & ,_s1 7 to be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se1 )\t any intimation giv5 9 ! context t !y are s to be und]/ood4 ,& x w be c]ta9ly v difficult to f9d out any place 9 scripture1 t may s]ve to direct u 9 our application ( ^! *>act]s1 viz4 :5 !y are to be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se1 :5 appli$ to ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 & :5 n4 #d4 ,?\gh we f9d _m metaphors 9 scripture1 yet we obs]ve t ! mo/ important tru?s are laid d[n 9 ! pla9e/ mann]2 s t ! injudici\s & unle>n$ read]1 :o und]/&s no?+ ( ! art ( rhetoric1 or criticism1 may be in/ruct$ !reby2 at lea/ !y are n univ]sally wrapt up 9 su* figurative ways ( speak+2 & x w\ld be /range1 if ! acc\nt we h ( ! ,p]sonality ( ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/1 :i* is a doctr9e ( ! highe/ importance1 & su* z r5d]s !m di/9ct objects ( wor%ip1 %\ld be express$ 9 su* a way1 z t we %\ld be at ! greate/ unc]ta9ty :e!r !y are p]sons or n4 #e4 ,if ^! p]sonal *>act]s are n metaphorical1 :5 appli$ to m5 or angels1 :o are subjects capable ( hav+ p]sonality attribut$ to !m1 :y %\ld !y be reckon$ metaphorical1 :5 appli$ to ! ,son & ,_s1 :o1 ?\gh !y are n di/9ct be+s1 yet !y h a div9e und]/&+ & w1 & !re=e are n r5d]$ incapable ( hav+ p]sonality ascrib$ to !m1 z signifi$ by ^! *>act]s4 #f4 ,! ass]t+ t p]sonal *>act]s attribut$ to ! ,son & ,_s are always to be und]/ood 9 a metaphorical s5se1 w\ld give equal gr\nd to conclude t !y are to be s tak51 :5 appli$ to ! ,fa!r2 & accord+ly1 :ile we militate aga9/ ! ,p]sonality ( ^!1 we %\ld1 at ! same "t1 ov]?r[ 8 ,p]sonality3 & :ile we d5y t !re are ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 we %\ld1 9 effect1 suppose t !re are no ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 any o!rwise ?an z ! ,godhead1 :i* is common to be ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 is (t5 describ$ z ?\gh x 7 a ,p]son2 & if ev] ,p]sonality is us$ or appli$ 9 a metaphorical s5se1 x mu/ be :5 ! ,godhead is describ$ z ?\gh x 7 a ,p]son4 #g4 ,?\gh "s p]sonal *>act]s are occasionally appli$1 9 a metaphorical s5se1 to ?+s t are n p]sons1 yet x is n usual = !m to be describ$ z p]=m+ p]sonal works1 & ^! n occasionally h9t$ at1 & jo9$ ) o!r metaphorical ways ( speak+1 b a long s]ies ( action ref]r$ to1 & v>iety ( works p]=m$1 :i* mu/ c]ta9ly be tak5 9 a mo/ prop] s5se4 ,?us1 :5 ! ,son & ,_s are set =? 9 scripture z p]=m+ ^? works1 :i* are expressive ( _! p]sonal glory2 ! "o 9 :at respects ! pur*ase ( r$emption2 & ! o!r 9 ! application !re(3 & :5 ea* ( !m is describ$ z /&+ 9 ^? relations to m51 :i* are f\nd$ 9 ! p]=mance ( ^! works = !m2 c]ta9ly ?is mu/ be tak5 9 a mo/ prop] s5se2 & we mu/ take he$1 le/1 :ile we attempt to prove t ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead are to be tak5 9 a figurative s5se1 we d n give occasion to any to ?9k t ! great b5efits1 :i* we receive f !m1 are to be und]/ood 9 ! same s5se4 ,we %all n[ take notice ( "s o!r p]sonal prop]ties1 :]eby ! ,son & ,_s are di/+ui%$ f "o ano!r1 & f ! ,fa!r2 p>ticul>ly1 z !y are express$ 9 "o ( ! answ]s "u our pres5t consid]ation2 x is prop] to ! ,fa!r to beget ! ,son1 or1 z x is sometimes express$1 to be unbegott52 & to ! ,son1 to be begott5 ( ! ,fa!r2 & to ! ,holy ,gho/1 to proce$ f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 f all et]nity4 ,?is is c]ta9ly "o ( ! mo/ difficult heads ( div9ity t c be insi/$ on2 & "s h made x m s1 by _! attempt+ to expla9 x4 ,i h sometimes ?\ght t x w\ld be ! safe/ & mo/ eligible way1 to pass x ov]1 z a doctr9e less necess>y to be und]/ood2 b s9ce !re are sev]al scripture-expressions1 on :i* x is f\nd$1 :i* we ought to pay ! greate/ def]5ce to1 mu* m ?an to ^? explications :i* are m]ely human2 & inasmu* z ^! prop]ties pla9ly prove ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 to be di/9ct ,p]sons1 !re=e we mu/ humbly enquire into ! mean+ ( ^? scriptures1 :]e9 !y are conta9$2 & s to speak some?+ z to :at is g5]ally call$ ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 & ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & ,i hope1 ?r\gh div9e assi/ance1 we %all advance no doctr9e t is ei!r subv]sive ( our fai? 9 ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 :i* we are endeav\r+ to ma9ta91 d]ogatory to ! ess5tial or p]sonal glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 or altoge!r contr>y to ! s5se1 9 :i* _m ,*ri/ians1 :o are unacqua9t$ ) ^? modes ( speak+1 us$ by ! fa!rs & s*oolm51 und]/& ^? scriptures ^u :i* ?is doctr9e is f\nd$4 ,& "h we %all give a brief acc\nt ( :at we appreh5d to be ! commonly receiv$ s5tim5ts ( div9es1 :o1 9 _! writ+s1 h /r5u\sly ma9ta9$1 & judici\sly def5d$1 ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 conc]n+ ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 & ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 :i* ,i %all endeav\r to d ) ! greate/ def]5ce to ^? :o h treat$ ( ^! subjects1 z well z ) ! greate/ imp>tiality2 & %all take occasion to %ew h[ f> ! ,arians conclude t we give up ! cause to !m1 & yet h[ little reason !y h to insult u ^u ?is head4 7#a47 ,z to ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 x is g5]ally expla9$ 9 ?is mann]2 ! ,fa!r is call$1 by "s1 ! f\nta9 ( ! ,godhead1 an expression tak5 f "s ( ! fa!rs1 :o def5d$ ! ,nic5e fai?3 b o!rs ( late1 h r *ose to call ! ,fa!r ! f\nta9 ( ! ,tr9ity2 & he is said to be ( himself2 or unbegott52 :i* !y lay d[n z 8 di/9ct ,p]sonal "*1 f t ( ! ,son4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! ,son1 z to 8 ,p]sonality1 is g5]ally describ$ z be+ f ! ,fa!r1 & _m *use to express !mselves ab\t ?is my/]y 9 ^! t]ms2 t ! ,fa!r communicat$ ! div9e ess5ce to ! ,son1 :i* is ! mo/ common mode ( speak+1 ?\gh o!rs ?9k x saf] to say1 t he communicat$ ! div9e ,p]sonality to him2 ?\gh ,i _c tell :i* is lea/ exceptionable4 ,b :5 ,i f9d o!rs call+ x ! ,fa!r's giv+ ! div9e ess5ce to ! ,son1 _! mode ( speak+ be+ f\nd$1 z !y appreh5d1 on t scripture1 ,john v4 #bf4 ,z ! ,fa!r ha? life 9 himself s ha? he giv5 to ! ,son to h life 9 himself1 ,i _c b ?9k x an ungu>d$ expression1 & =eign to ! design ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 t scripture1 z w be h]eaft] consid]$4 ,! ,arians are ready to insult u ^u su* modes ( speak+1 & suppose t we conclude t ! ,son receives 8 div9e p]fections1 & !re=e _c be ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r3 b1 h[ev]1 none ( !m1 :o use ?is expression1 suppose t ! ,son's ,deity is f\nd$ on ! arbitr>y w ( ! ,fa!r2 = !y all ass]t t ! div9e nature is communicat$ necess>ily1 & f all et]nity1 z ! sun communicates its rays necess>ily1 :i* are ( equal duration ) x2 s t :ile !y make use ( a ^w1 :i*1 accord+ to its mo/ kn[n acceptation1 seems subv]sive ( ! tru?1 !y happily1 = tru?'s sake1 expla9 away ! prop] s5se !re(2 s t all !y c be blam$ = h]e91 by ! adv]s>y1 is impropriety ( expression4 ,aga91 o!rs speak a little m exceptionally1 :51 expla9+ ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 !y say t ! ,fa!r produc$ him3 b ?is idea !y also happily expla9 away2 & !re=e say x is n su* a production1 :]e ! cause produces ! effect1 ?\gh "s ( ! fa!rs1 :o h be5 9 ! ,tr9it>ian s*eme1 h unw>ily call$ ! ,fa!r ! cause ( ! ,son2 yet our mod]n div9es seldom1 or nev]1 use t expression1 or if !y speak ( an et]nal production1 !y suppose x va/ly diff]s f ! production ( all creatures1 or f t s5se 9 :i* ! ,arians suppose ! ,son to be produc$ by him2 b c]ta9ly ?is expression _h bett] be laid aside1 le/ x %\ld be ?\ght t we conclude ! ,son n equally necess>y1 &1 f all et]nity1 co-exi/5t ) ! ,fa!r1 :i* our div9es1 h[ unw>ily soev] 9 o!r respects !y may express !mselves1 are v f> f d5y+4 7#b47 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid] h[ "s div9es express !mselves1 conc]n+ ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* !y g5]ally d 9 ?is mann]1 z ?\gh ! div9e ess5ce 7 communicat$ by ! ,fa!r & ! ,son to ! ,holy ,gho/2 & s !y suppose t ! ,holy ,gho/1 at lea/ z he is a div9e ,p]son1 or has ! div9e nature communicat$ to him1 _c be said to be1 any m ?an ! ,son1 ( himself1 b f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 f :om he proce$s1 or receives1 z "s express x1 ! div9e nature1 & o!rs ! div9e p]sonality4 ,o!rs speak ( ! ,spiration ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* !y suppose to be ! same ) 8 procession2 b ! _w is mu* at a loss to und]/& :at !y mean by ! ^w ,spiration3 x seems to be a m]e metaphorical expression1 z :5 !y call him ! brea? ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 &1 if s1 !n x w n prove 8 prop] p]sonality3 b s9ce we are pretty mu* 9 ! d>k ab\t ! reason ( ?is mode ( speak+1 x w\ld be mu* bett] to lay x aside1 z _m mod]n writ]s h done4 ,z to ! mann] ( ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 !re 01 ab\t ! eigh? & n9? c5turies1 a v w>m dispute betwe5 ! ,greek & ,lat9 *ur*2 :e!r ! ,_s proce$$ f ! ,fa!r only1 or f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son2 & ! controv]sy arose to su* a height1 t !y *>g$ "o ano!r ) h]esy & s*ism1 :5 nei!r side well und]/ood :at !y cont5d$ ab\t2 & if !y _h agre$ to ! heal+ exp$i5t1 aft]w>ds propos$1 t !y %\ld mutually ackn[l$ge t ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 f ! ,fa!r by ! ,son1 ! matt] w\ld h be5 left z mu* 9 ! d>k z x 0 be=e4 ,"s speak ( ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 z ?\gh he 0 produc$ by ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 z ! ,son1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 is said1 9 8 et]nal g5]ation1 to h be5 produc$ by ! ,fa!r2 yet !y suppose t nei!r ( !m 7 s produc$1 z t !y may be call$ effects2 & !y t]m x ! production ( a p]son 91 & n out (1 ! div9e ess5ce1 = t w\ld be to give away ! cause we cont5d =3 b :i* way soev] we take x1 x conta9s su* an impropriety ( expression1 z c h>dly be def5d$2 & x is mu* bett] to expla9 away ! prop] & grammatical s5se ( words1 ?an to corrupt ! tru?2 h[ev]1 ,i w\ld n copy aft] !m 9 ?is mode ( speak+4 ,moreov]1 "s h pret5d$ to det]m9e ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son & ! ,_s's procession2 to :i* !y h1 ) mode/y1 premis$1 t x is n to be expla9$2 b1 z f> z !y ent] into ?is matt]1 !y suppose t !y diff] 9 ?is2 t 9 ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 ! ,fa!r communicat$ ! div9e ess5ce1 or1 at lea/1 p]sonality to him1 :i* is 8 act alone1 & h]e) he communicat$ a prop]ty1 or p[]1 to him1 to communicate ! same div9e ess5ce to ! ,holy ,gho/2 :]eas1 :5 ! ,holy ,gho/ is said to proce$ f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 !re is no p[] !re) convey$ to him to communicate ! div9e ess5ce to any o!r1 z a f\r? p]son 9 ! ,godhead4 ,^! ?+s may be obs]v$ 9 ! writ+s ( ^? :o treat ( ?is subject2 b x is to be fe>$1 !y ent] too f> into ! explication ( ?is unse>*able my/]y2 & "s w be ready to conclude t !y attempt to be wise above :at is writt54 ,&1 ,if ,i may be all[$ to give my s5se ( ! communication ( ! div9e ess5ce1 ?\gh x w probably be ?\ght t ,i d n say en\gh conc]n+ x1 yet ,i hope t1 9 o!r respects1 none w conclude t ,i advance any ?+ subv]sive ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 :5 ,i ass]t t ! div9e ess5ce is communicat$1 n by ! ,fa!r to ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/1 z imp>t+ or convey+ x to !m2 b take ! ^w communicate 9 ano!r s5se1 namely1 t all ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature are communicat$1 t is1 equally attribut$ to1 or pr$icat$ (1 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s2 ?is s5se ( ! ^w is :at "s int5d :5 !y say ! human nature is communicat$ to e individual1 ^u :i* acc\nt !y are d5om9at$ m52 &1 z ! ^w is us$ 9 ?is s5se1 sometimes1 by logicians & s*oolm51 s x seems to be tak5 9 ! same s5se1 9 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 :]e ! ,greek words1 1 :i* we r5d]1 ! *ildr5 7 p>tak]s ( fle% & blood1 might be r5d]$1 z 9 ! vulg> ,lat9 v]sion1 ,communicav]unt c>ni sangu9i1 i4 e4 !y h ! human nature communicat$ to1 & pr$icat$ (1 !m1 or !y are truly & prop]ly m54 ,& x is 9 ?is s5se t we use ! ^w1 :5 we say t ! diff]5t prop]ties ( ! div9e & human nature are communicat$ to1 t is1 pr$icat$ (1 ! ,p]son ( ,*ri/1 :i* div9es g5]ally call a communication ( prop]ties4 ,9 ?is s5se ,i w\ld be und]/ood1 :5 ,i say t ! div9e p]fections are communicat$ to1 or pr$icat$ (1 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s2 & ?is all :o ma9ta9 ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity w all[ (4 ,! o!r s5se ( communication1 viz4 imp>t+1 convey+1 or giv+ ! div9e ess5ce1 ,i %all be v ready to fall 9 )1 :5 ! app>5t difficulties1 :i*1 to me1 seem to lie 9 ! way !re(1 "s ( :i* h be5 already consid]$1 are remov$4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! f>!r explication ( ?is my/]y1 we may obs]ve1 t ! m nice "s h be5 9 _! speculations ab\t x1 ! m !y h seem$ bewild]$3 ?us1 :5 "s h enquir$ :e!r ! et]nal g5]ation is "o s+le act1 or an act cont9u$2 or :e!r1 :5 x is said1 ,?is day h ,i begott5 !e1 ! mean+ is1 t ! div9e nature 0 communicat$ at once1 or :e!r x is p]petually communicat+4#ig ,& ! difficulties t att5d _! ass]t+ ei!r ! "o or ! o!r ( !m1 :i* !y1 :o enquire into ^! matt]s1 take notice (1 ,i %all entirely pass ov]1 z appreh5d+ t ?is doctr9e receives no advantage by su* disquisitions4 ,nei!r d ,i ?9k x t5ds mu* to our edification to enquire1 z "s h done1 :e!r1 9 ! et]nal g5]ation1 ! ,fa!r is consid]$ z act+1 & ! ,son z him on :om ! action t]m9ates1 z ! subject !re(2 :i*1 :5 !y suppose x does1 !y f>!r enquire1 :e!r1 9 ?is respect1 he is said to be passive1 :i* !y are n will+ to ass]t4 ,& ,i _c b take notice ( ano!r nicety ( inquiry1 viz4 :e!r1 9 ! et]nal g5]ation1 ! ,son is consid]$ z co-exi/5t ) ! ,fa!r1 or z hav+ ! div9e ess5ce1 & h]eby only d]iv+ 8 ,son%ip f him1 f all et]nity2 or :e!r he d]ives bo? 8 ,son%ip & 8 ess5ce2 ! =m] ( :i* is ! mo/ g5]ally receiv$ op9ion4 ,b ,i am n desir\s to ent] into ?is enquiry1 especially )\t fir/ det]m9+ :at we mean by ,son%ip4 ,!re is inde$ "o ?+ t mu/ be enquir$ into1 & t is1 :atev] be ! explication giv5 ( ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 & procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :e!r !y are ea* ( !m self-exi/5t1 or1 z "s call x1 2 & x is g5]ally det]m9$1 t ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/ h ! same self-exi/5t div9e nature3 b ) respect to _! mann] ( hav+ x1 "s say ! ,son has 8 div9e nature f ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ f ! ,fa!r & ,son2 or t ! ,fa!r only is self-exi/5t1 z "s speak2 or1 z mo/ o!rs say1 t he is self-subsi/5t2 & t ?is is 8 p]sonal prop]ty1 z he is di/+ui%$ f ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/1 :om !y conclude n to be self-subsi/5t1 b ! "o to subsi/ f ! ,fa!r1 & ! o!r f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,?is is a g5]ally receiv$ op9ion2 not)/&+ ,i mu/ confess myself to be at a loss to acc\nt = x3 s t ! pr9cipal ?+1 9 :i* ,i am oblig$1 till ,i receive f>!r conviction1 to diff] f _m o!rs1 is1 :e!r ! ,son & ,_s h a communicat$ or d]iv$ ,p]sonality3 ?is _m ass]t1 b1 ,i ?9k1 )\t suffici5t pro(2 = ,i _c b conclude t ! div9e ,p]sonality1 n only ( ! ,fa!r1 b ( ! ,son & ,_s1 is z mu* indep5d5t1 & und]iv$1 z ! div9e ess5ce4 ,?us we h consid]$ h[ "s h emb>rass$ ?is doctr9e1 by be+ too nice 9 _! enquiries ab\t x3 we %all proce$ to consid] h[ o!rs h done prejudice to x1 by pret5d+ to expla9 x2 & :5 !y make use ( similitudes to t purpose1 h r prejudic$ ! enemies ( ?is doctr9e aga9/ x1 ?an giv5 any conviction to !m4 ,i %all only m5tion :at ,i h f\nd 9 "s ( _! writ+s1 :om1 9 o!r respects1 ,i _c b exce$+ly value1 z hav+ des]v$ well ( ! *ur* ( ,god1 9 def5d+ ?is tru? ) good success1 yet1 :5 !y take ?is me?od to expla9 ?is doctr9e1 to say ! be/ ( x1 !y h done b little s]vice to ! cause :i* !y h ma9ta9$3 ?us we f9d !m express+ !mselves to ?is purpose2 z ! s\l ( man sometimes reflects on itself1 & consid]s its own nature1 p[]s1 & faculties1 or :5 x is conv]sant ab\t itself1 z its object1 ?is produces an idea1 :i* conta9s ! moral image ( itself1 & is l z :5 he sees 8 face 9 a glass1 & beholds ! image ( himself2 ?is1 say !y1 illu/rates ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 z ,god behold+ himself1 or 8 div9e p]fections1 begets an image ( himself1 or has an et]nal idea ( 8 own p]fections 9 8 m9d1 :i* is call$ 8 int]nal ^w1 z oppos$ to ! ^w spok51 :i* is ext]nal2 by ?is !y express ! g5]ation ( ! ,son1 = :i* reason he is call$1 9 ,heb4 i4 #c4 ,! brightness ( ! ,fa!r's glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son1 z ! wax expresses ! "* or m>k ( ! seal t is impress$ on x4 ,aga91 !y f>!r add1 t !re is a mutual love betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 :i* br+s =? a ?ird ,p]son1 or subsi/5ce 9 ! ,godhead1 to wit1 ! ,holy ,gho/2 s t z !re is 9 ! div9e ess5ce an inf9ite und]/&+ reflect+ on itself1 :]eby x begets1 a ,son1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 & an inf9ite w1 :i* leads him to reflect on himself1 ) love & delight1 z ! *ief good1 :]eby he br+s =? a ?ird ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead1 to wit1 ! ,holy ,gho/1 accord+ly !y describe ?is div9e ,p]son z be+ ! result ( ! mutual joy & delight t !re is betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son3 ^! explications _m are at a loss to und]/&2 & we humbly conceive x w\ld be mu* bett] to let !m alone1 & confess ?is doctr9e to be an inexplicable my/]y1 or else "s o!r way may be f\nd out1 :i* is less liable to ^! exceptions1 :ile we expla9 ^? scriptures1 :i* speak ( ! g5]ation ( ! ,son1 & ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! scriptures g5]ally br\ght 9 def5ce ( ?is doctr9e are su* z ^!4 #a4 ,to prove ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 !re are sev]al scriptures ref]r$ to1 p>ticul>ly t 9 :i* ! ,fa!r is repres5t$ z speak+ to him1 9 ,psal4 ii4 #g4 ,?\ art my ,son2 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e2 t is1 say !y1 ,i h1 9 my et]nal1 unsuccessive duration1 communicat$1 or imp>t$1 ! div9e ess5ce1 or1 at lea/1 p]sonality1 to !e4 ,ano!r scripture br\ght to ?is purpose is t 9 ,prov4 viii4 #bb1 #bc1 #be4 ,! ,"l possess$ me1 speak+ ( 8 et]nal ,^w1 or ,son1 9 ! beg9n+ ( 8 way1 be=e 8 works ( old4 ,i 0 set up f ev]la/+1 f ! beg9n+1 or ev] ! e>? 02 be=e ! m\nta9s 7 settl$2 be=e ! hills 0 ,i br\ght =?4 ,:]e !y suppose t ,god's possess+ him1 :i* is c]ta9ly to be tak5 9 a diff]5t s5se f 8 be+ ! possessor ( all creatures1 is to be und]/ood ( 8 be+ ,god's prop] ,son by nature2 & 8 be+ said to be br\ght =?1 !y suppose1 proves 8 et]nal g5]ation4 ,ano!r scripture br\ght to ! same purpose is t 9 ,micah v4 #b4 speak+ ( ! ,son1 x is said1 ,8 go+s =? h be5 ( old1 f ev]la/+2 by :i* !y attempt to prove 8 be+ begott5 9 ! div9e ess5ce3 b h[ t c be call$ 8 go+ =?1 ,i d n well und]/&4 ,moreov]1 t scripture be=e m5tion$1 9 ,heb4 i4 #c4 ,:o be+ ! brightness ( 8 glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son4 ,& ano!r p>allel scripture1 9 ,col4 i4 #ae4 ,:o is ! image ( ! invisible ,god1 ! fir/-born ( e creature2 :]e1 by fir/-born1 !y und]/&1 t he 0 begott5 be=e all worlds3 ! div9e ess5ce1 or1 at lea/1 p]sonality1 be+ communicat$ to him f et]nity4 ,ano!r scripture1 :i* we be=e ref]r$ to1 br\ght to prove ?is doctr9e1 is ,john v4 #bf4 ,z ! ,fa!r ha? life 9 himself1 s he ha? giv5 to ! ,son to h life 9 himself2 t is1 say "s1 z ! ,fa!r ha? all div9e p]fections 9 himself orig9ally1 s ! ,son ha? ^! p]fections1 by communication f him2 :i* !y suppose n to be an arbitr>y1 b a necess>y1 donation4 ,aga91 ?is is f>!r prov$1 f ,john i4 #ag4 :]e he is said to be ! only begott5 ,son ( ! ,fa!r4 ,& v]4 #ah4 ,! only begott5 ,son1 :o is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r4 ,f ! =m] ( :i* scriptures !y prove ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son2 & f ! latt]1 8 be+ begott5 9 ! div9e ess5ce1 :i* di/+ui%es x f all f9ite productions1 :i* are out ( himself4 ,moreov]1 !re are _m o!r scriptures t speak ( our ,savi\r z ! ,son ( ,god2 & p>ticul>ly 9 ,mat?4 xvi4 #af4 he is call$1 ,! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god2 & 9 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 8 own ,son1 1 :i* "s r5d]1 8 prop] ,son1 t is1 n only 8 ,son1 :o has ! same div9e nature ) himself1 b z imply+ also ! mann] ( its communication2 & 9 ,mat4 iii4 #ag4 he is call$ 8 belov$ ,son4 #b4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! scriptures t are g5]ally br\ght to prove ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 ! s5se be=e expla9$4 ,?us he is said1 9 ,john xv4 #bf4 to be s5t by ! ,son f ! ,fa!r2 & to proce$ f ! ,fa!r2 :]e !y suppose t ?is proce$+ f ! ,fa!r signifies ! communication ( ! div9e ess5ce1 or1 at lea/1 8 p]sonality2 & 8 be+ s5t by ! ,son1 implies1 t ?is communication is f him1 z well z ! ,fa!r4 ,s 9 ,gal4 iv4 #f4 x is said1 ,god ha? s5t =? ! ,_s ( 8 ,son2 &1 9 ,john xvi4 #g4 our ,savi\r says1 ,i w s5d him unto y1 & v]4 #ad4 ,he %all receive ( m9e1 & %all %ew x unto y2 ^! scriptures1 if n br\ght directly to prove ?is doctr9e1 are1 not)/&+1 suppos$ suffici5t to ev9ce ! tru? !re(1 inasmu* z ! ,son c\ld n s5d him1 if he _h n proce$$ f him2 nor c\ld he h receiv$ t :i* he %ews to 8 p1 if he _h n1 f all et]nity1 receiv$ 8 div9e ess5ce1 or p]sonality1 f him4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 br\ght by "s v valuable div9es1 to prove ! ,spiration ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* is s t]m$1 ei!r z suppos$ to be expressive ( ! mann] ( 8 hav+ 8 p]sonality z a ,_s1 or else x is tak5 f ^? words ( scripture1 br\ght to prove ?is ,spiration1 ,john xx4 #bb4 9 :i* our ,savi\r is said to h brea!d on 8 disciples1 say+1 ,receive ye ! ,holy ,gho/2 :i* ext]nal sign1 or symbol1 us$ 9 ! act ( conf]r+ him on !m 9 "t1 proves 8 procession f him f et]nity2 z a temporal procession supposes an et]nal "o4 ,^! are ! scriptures :i* are g5]ally br\ght to prove ?is doctr9e4 ,b we %all take occasion to enquire1 :e!r !re may n be ano!r s5se giv5 !re(1 :i* is less liable to exception1 z well z m intelligible4 ,x is to be own$1 t !y conta9 "s ( ! deep ?+s ( ,god2 & !re=e x is no wond]1 if !y are reckon$ among ^? scriptures t are h>d to be und]/ood3 b s f> z ,i h any light1 ei!r f ! context ( ! respective scriptures1 or ! analogy ( fai?1 ,i _c b conclude t ^!1 & all o!rs ( ! l nature1 t are br\ght to prove ! et]nal g5]ation1 or ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 respect him z ,god-man1 ,m$iator2#ih & ^? o!r scriptures1 t speak ( ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 respect ! subs]vi5cy ( 8 act+ z a div9e ,p]son to ! ,m$iator's glory1 9 apply+ ! "w ( r$emption4 ,& "h we %all consid] ^! scriptures 9 p>ticul>2 & !n answ] "s objections t may be br\ght aga9/ ?is s5se !re(1 :]eby1 ,i hope1 x w appe>1 t we ass]t no?+ b :at t5ds to ! glory ( ! ,son & ,_s1 e/abli%e? ! doctr9e ( ! ev]-bless$ ,tr9ity1 & agrees ) ! commonly receiv$ fai?1 s f> z x is f\nd$ on scripture1 )\t be+ t5aci\s ( ^? modes ( speak+1 :i* h ! sanction ( v5]able antiquity1 & are support$ by ! reputation ( ^? :o h us$ !m2 ?\gh x may be1 ^? scriptures w be o!rwise und]/ood by !m1 :o reg>d explications t are m]ely human1 no f>!r ?an !y are def5sible4 ,! fir/ scripture be=e m5tion$1 :i* 0 br\ght to prove ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 0 ,psal4 ii4 #g4 ,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e4 ,?is _c1 ,i humbly conceive1 respect ! communication ( ! div9e nature1 or p]sonality to ! ,son1 z appe>s f ! words imm$iately =ego+1 9 :i* x is said1 ,i w decl>e ! decree1 or :at ,i _h be=e decre$1 or det]m9$4 ,f> be x f u to suppose t ! div9e nature1 or p]sonality1 ( ! ,son 0 ! result ( an act ( ! div9e w3 &1 inde$1 ! :ole ,psalm pla9ly speaks ( ,*ri/ z ,m$iator2 z su* he is said1 v]4 #f4 ,to be set z ,god's k+1 on 8 holy hill ( ,sion1 &1 z su*1 he is said to int]c$e )1 or ask ( ,god2 &1 z ! result h]e(1 ! ,fa!r is said1 v]4 #h4 to give him ! hea!n = 8 inh]itance1 & ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>? = 8 possession2 & all ?is is spok5 ( him1 z a f>!r explication ( ^? words1 ,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e4 ,& ! apo/le1 9 ,heb4 i4 #e4 ref]s to ?is scripture1 :5 speak+ ( him z ,m$iator1 & z hav+1 by inh]itance1 obta9$ a m excell5t "n ?an ! angels2 :i* he has done1 z he is con/itut$ heir ( all ?+s3 & he subjo9s t promise1 ,i w be to him a ,fa!r1 & he %all be to me a ,son1 t is1 he %all p]=m t ob$i5ce t is due f him z a ,son2 & ,i w give unto him ^? rew>ds1 :i* are due f a ,fa!r1 :o has committ$ ?is "w to him1 ) a promise ( ! conf]r+ ^? rev5ues ( ,m$iatorial glory on him1 t %\ld ensue on 8 fulfill+ x4 ,moreov]1 ?is scripture is ref]r$ to1 by ! apo/le1 9 ,acts xiii4 #cb1 #cc4 :5 he says1 ,t ! promise1 :i* 0 made to ! fa!rs1 ,god ha? fulfill$ ! same unto _! *ildr51 9 t he ha? rais$ up ,jesus aga91 z x is writt5 9 ! second ,psalm1 ,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e4 ,s t x is pla9 ! ,psalmi/ speaks ( him z hav+ f9i%$ 8 "w ( r$emption1 at :i* "t he 0 rais$ f ! dead2 & !n1 9 ! fulle/ s5se1 he _h ! hea!n = 8 inh]itance4 ,&1 ^u ?is acc\nt1 he is also call$1 9 ,rev4 i4 #e4 ,! fir/ begott5 ( ! dead2 &1 9 ,col4 i4 #ah4 ,! fir/-born f ! dead4 ,! next scripture br\ght to prove ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 9 ,prov4 viii4 #bb1 #bc1 #be4 ref]s to ,*ri/1 z ,m$iator2 :5 ,god is said to possess him 9 ! beg9n+ ( 8 way1 ! mean+ is1 t 9 8 et]nal design oi grace relat+ to ! r$emption ( man1 ! ,fa!r possess$1 or laid claim to him z 8 ,son1 or s]vant1 appo9t$ 9 ! human nature1 to br+ ab\t t great "w2 & accord+ly x foll[s1 ,i 0 set up f ev]la/+1 t is1 =e-orda9$ ( ,god1 to be ! ,m$iator & head ( 8 elect3 & ?is agrees v well ) :at foll[s1 v]4 #cj1 #ca4 ,i 0 daily 8 delight1 t is1 ,god ! ,fa!r 0 well pleas$ ) him1 :5 =esee+ f all et]nity :at he w\ld d 9 "t1 to secure ! glory ( 8 p]fections 9 ! r$emption ( man1 z ,god publicly te/ifi$ 8 well-pleas$ness 9 him1 :5 he 0 actually engag$ 9 ?is "w4 ,& x is f>!r add$1 ,t he 0 always rejoic+ be=e him2 rejoic+ 9 ! habitable "p ( 8 e>?1 & 8 delights 7 ) ! sons ( m52 :i* signifies ! great pleasure ,*ri/ _h1 9 8 et]nal =e-sight ( :at he w\ld d = ! sons ( m51 :om he is else:]e said to h lov$ ) an ev]la/+ love4 ,! next scripture is 9 ,micah v4 #b4 :]e speak+ ( ! ,son1 x is said1 ,^: go+s =? h be5 ( old1 f ev]la/+4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i* scripture1 let u consid]1 t ,god's go+s are sometimes tak5 9 scripture = :at he does1 :]eby he r5d]s himself ! object ( 8 p's a/oni%m5t & praise2 ^! are 8 visible go+s4 ,?us1 ,psal4 lxvi4 #bd4 ,!y h se5 ?y go+s1 ,o ,god1 ev5 ! go+s ( my ,god1 my ,k+1 9 ! sanctu>y2 t is1 !y %all see ! great ?+s :i* ?\ wilt d = man1 9 ! "w ( r$emption3 s 9 ?is scripture1 ! s5se :]e( we are consid]+1 we read ( ,*ri/'s go+s =?1 8 invisible go+s1 z we may call !m1 or 8 secret purposes1 or designs ( grace1 relat+ to ! r$emption ( 8 p3 ,8 go+s =? 7 f ev]la/+2 t is1 he did1 f et]nity1 design to save !m2 ! outgo+s ( 8 he>t 7 t[>ds !m1 &1 z ! result h]e(1 he came into ! _w accord+ to ?is pr$iction1 & 0 born 9 ,be?lehem1 z 9 ! =ego+ words4 ,! next scripture is 9 ,heb4 i4 #c4 :]e he is said to be ! brightness ( 81 t is1 8 ,fa!r's glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son4 ,by ! =m] expression1 ,i humbly conceive1 is meant1 t ! glory ( ! div9e p]fections %9es =? mo/ illu/ri\sly 9 ,*ri/1 our great ,m$iator1 z ! apo/le expresses x else:]e1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #f4 ,god ha? %9$ 9 our he>ts1 to give ! k ( 8 glory1 9 ! face ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,by ! latt] expression1 9 :i* ,*ri/ is call$ ! express image ( 8 ,p]son1 ,i humbly conceive1 is meant1 t ?\gh 8 div9e nature be ! same ) ! ,fa!r's1 yet 8 ,p]sonality is di/9ct2 & !re=e x is n said to be ! same1 b ! image ( 8 ,fa!r's2 & x also proves 8 prop] div9e ,p]sonality1 z be+1 9 all respects1 l t ( ! ,fa!r1 ?\gh n ! same4 ,! next scripture is 9 ,john v4 #bf4 ,z ! ,fa!r ha? life 9 himself2 s ha? he giv5 to ! ,son to h life 9 himself4 ,we _c ?9k t ! ,fa!r's hav+ giv5 to ! ,son to h life 9 himself implies 8 giv+ him ! div9e p]fections1 = ! propriety ( t mode ( speak+ _c be def5d$ consi/5tly ) 8 prop] und]iv$ ,deity4 ,b ,i humbly conceive t ! mean+ ( x is ?is2 t z ! ,fa!r ha? life 9 himself1 t is1 z he has et]nal life1 or t fulness ( grace & glory1 :i* 8 p are to be made p>tak]s (1 at 8 own disposal1 & has design$ to give x1 9 8 et]nal purpose2 s ha? he giv5 to ! ,son1 z ,m$iator1 to h life 9 himself1 t is1 t1 z su*1 he %\ld be ! treasury ( all ?is grace1 & t he %\ld h life 9 himself to disp5se to !m4 ,?is is v agreeable to 8 "* & (fice1 z ,m$iator1 & ) :at foll[s1 v]4 #bd4 :]e x is said2 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto y1 he t he>e? my ^w1 & believe? on him t s5t me1 ha? ev]la/+ life1 & %all n come into condemnation1 b is pass$ f dea? unto life2 & v]4 #bg4 x is f>!r add$1 t ,he1 to wit1 ! ,fa!r1 ha? giv5 him au?ority to execute judgm5t also1 because he is ! ,son ( man2 :i* pla9ly d5otes1 t ?is life1 :i* he has receiv$ f ! ,fa!r1 is t et]nal life1 :i* he is imp[]$ or commission$ to be/[ on 8 p1 z ,m$iator2 ?is he has 9 himself1 & accord+ly he is said1 ,john i4 #ad4 to be full ( grace & tru?2 & ,col4 i4 #ai4 ,x pleas$ ! ,fa!r t 9 him %\ld all fulness dwell4 ,! next ?+ to be consid]$1 is ! s5se ( ^? _m scriptures1 9 :i* our ,savi\r is describ$ z ! ,son ( ,god1 or ! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god1 or 8 only begott5 ,son1 or 8 own or prop] ,son1 z di/+ui%$ f all o!rs1 :i*1 ,i humbly conceive1 sets =? 8 glory1 z ,m$iator1 :i* we %all endeav\r to prove4 ,b1 to prep>e our way = ! prosecution ( ?is argum5t1 z well z to prev5t any miscon/ruction t might give prejudice !reunto1 we %all take leave to premise1 #a4 ,t :5 we read ( ! ,son ( ,god1 z dep5d5t on ! ,fa!r1 inf]ior & ob$i5t to him2 & yet1 z be+ equal ) him1 & hav+ ! same div9e nature1 we _c conceive ( any "* :i* answ]s to all ^! ideas ( son%ip1 unless t ( a ,m$iator4 ,if we consid] ! prop]ties ( son%ip among m51 e "o :o /&s 9 ?is relation to a ,fa!r is dep5d5t on him4 ,9 ?is respect1 ! fa!r is ! cause ( 8 son1 & x is n l o!r productions1 = no effect c1 prop]ly speak+1 be call$ a son1 b t :i* ha? ! same k9d ( nature ) 8 fa!r2 & ! relation ( son%ip always connotes inf]iority1 & an obligation to yield ob$i5ce4 ,i d n apply ?is1 9 e respect1 to ! ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 :i* no similitude1 tak5 f m]e creatures1 c suffici5tly illu/rate2 b 8 "*1 z ,m$iator1 seems to answ] to x1 m ?an any ?+ else t c be said ( him1 s9ce he has1 z su*1 ! same individual nature ) ! ,fa!r1 & also is inf]ior to1 & dep5d5t on him4 ,z a son1 among m51 is inf]ior to1 & dep5d5t on1 8 fa!r1 &1 z ! prophet speaks1 ,mal4 i4 #f4 ,hon\re? 8 fa!r2 s :atev] ,*ri/ is1 z ,m$iator1 he receives x f ! ,fa!r1 &1 9 all t he does1 he hon\re? 8 ,fa!r1 z he says1 ,john viii4 #di4 ,z ! :ole "w ( r$emption is ref]r$ to ! ,fa!r's glory1 & ! commission1 by :i* he acts z ,m$iator1 is receiv$ f ! ,fa!r1 s1 z a ,son1 he ref]s all ! glory !re( to him4 #b4 ,?is acc\nt ( ,*ri/'s ,son%ip does n take away any argum5t1 by :i* we prove 8 ,deity2 = :5 we consid] him z ,m$iator1 we always suppose him to be bo? ,god & man1 :i* is :at we int5d :5 we speak ( ! ,p]son ( ,*ri/ 9 ?is respect2 s t1 z ,god1 he is equal ) ! ,fa!r1 & has an equal "r to div9e adoration4 ,?is belongs to him z mu*1 :5 consid]$ z ,m$iator1 z x c be suppos$ to d1 if we consid] 8 ,son%ip 9 any o!r respect4 #c4 ,x does n take away any argum5t to prove 8 di/9ct ,p]sonality f ! ,fa!r & ,holy ,gho/1 or1 at lea/1 if x sets aside t :i* is tak5 f ! dep5d5ce ( 8 ,p]sonality on ! ,fa!r1 z receiv$ f him by communication1 x sub/itutes ano!r 9 ! room ( x1 inasmu* z to be a ,m$iator is1 )\t d\bt1 a p]sonal "*2 & because nei!r ! ,fa!r1 nor ! ,holy ,gho/1 c be said to be ,m$iators1 x implies1 t 8 ,p]sonality is di/9ct f !irs2 likewise 8 act+ z ,m$iator f ! ,fa!r2 & ! ,holy ,_s's secur+ ! glory :i* arises to him f h5ce1 & apply+ ! r$emption pur*as$ by him1 is a f>!r pro( ( ?is di/9ction ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead4 #d4 ,s9ce we consid] ! ,m$iator z bo? ,god & man1 9 "o ,p]son1 we d n suppose t ?is "* respects ei!r ( 8 two natures1 consid]$ sep>ately4 7#a47 ,n 8 div9e nature4 ,x is true1 t 8 hav+ ! same nature ) ! ,fa!r might be reckon$1 by "s1 a "* ( ,son%ip1 z x conta9s "o +r$i5t 9 ! common idea t we h among m54 ,!y1 z sons1 are said to h ! same k9d ( nature ) _! fa!rs2 s our ,savi\r's hav+ ! same individual nature ) ! ,fa!r might give occasion to "s to d5om9ate him1 = t reason1 8 ,son2 b ?\gh ?is may be ! f\ndation ( 8 be+ call$ ,god's prop] ,son1 1 yet ?is is n 8 di/+ui%+ "* z a ,son3 = x w\ld foll[ f h5ce1 t ! ,holy ,gho/1 :o has ! same nature ) ! ,fa!r1 w\ld1 = t reason1 be call$ 8 ,son1 :i* is contr>y to ! scripture-acc\nt giv5 ( him1 z proce$+ f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 7#b47 ,?is "* ( ,*ri/1 z ,god-man1 ,m$iator1 does n respect 8 human nature1 consid]$ sep>ately f 8 div9e1 nor any ( ^? peculi> hon\rs conf]r$ ^u x1 beyond :at any m]e creatures are made p>tak]s (4 ,?is leads u to consid] ! diff]5ce betwe5 ?is notion ( 8 ,son%ip1 & t :i* 0 g5]ally assign$1 z ! reason ( 8 be+ s call$1 by ! ,soc9ians2 ^! g5]ally speak ( ,*ri/1 z be+ d5om9at$ ! ,son ( ,god1 because ( ! extraord9>y & miracul\s conception1 or =mation1 ( 8 human nature 9 ! womb ( ! ,virg92 & = ?is !y ref] to t scripture 9 ,luke i4 #ce4aja ,! ,holy ,gho/ %all come ^u !e1 & ! p[] ( ! highe/ %all ov]%ad[ !e2 !re=e also t ,holy ,?+1 :i* %all be born ( !e1 %all be call$ ! ,son ( ,god4 ,! s5se1 9 :i* !y und]/& ?is text1 is1 t ,*ri/ is call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 because ( ?is extraord9>y ev5t3 ,b we _c ?9k t a miracul\s production is a suffici5t f\ndation to support ?is "*1 & !re=e mu/ conclude1 t ! glory ( ,*ri/'s ,son%ip is inf9itely great] ?an :at arises f !nce3 !re=e1 ,i humbly conceive t ?is scripture is to be und]/ood1 ) a small v>iation ( ! translation1 9 ?is s5se1 ,! ,holy ,gho/ %all come ^u !e1 c4 because t ,holy ,?+1 :i* %all be born ( !e1 %all be call$1 z he really is1 ! ,son ( ,god2 t is1 he is z ,m$iator1 an extraord9>y ,p]son appo9t$ to execute a glori\s (fice1 ! ,godhead & ! manhood be+ to be unit$ toge!r1 ^u :i* acc\nt he is call$ ! ,son ( ,god3 & !re=e x is exp$i5t t ! =mation ( 8 human nature %\ld be 9 an extraord9>y way1 to wit1 by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,aga91 !re is a v wide diff]5ce betwe5 our acc\nt ( ,*ri/'s ,son%ip1 z ,m$iator1 & !irs1 z tak5 f ?is scripture1 9 t !y suppose t 8 be+ call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 ref]s only to "s dignities conf]r$ ^u him1 :om !y suppose to be no m ?an a man4 ,?is is inf9itely bel[ ! glory1 :i* we ascribe to him1 z ,m$iator1 s9ce _! idea ( him1 z su*1 h[ extraord9>y soev] 8 conception 01 argues him to be no m ?an a creature2 b ours1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 proves him a div9e ,p]son1 s9ce we nev] speak ( him1 z ,m$iator1 )\t includ+ bo? natures4 ,hav+ premis$ ^! ?+s1 to expla9 our s5se ( ,*ri/'s be+ call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 z ,m$iator1 we proce$ to prove ?is f scripture4 ,& "h we are n "u a necessity ( /ra9+ ! s5se ( a few scriptures1 to make !m speak agreeably to ?is notion ( ,*ri/'s ,son%ip2 b1 ,i ?9k1 we h ! :ole scripture1 :5ev] x speaks ( ,*ri/1 z ! ,son ( ,god1 z giv+ c\nt5ance to ?is pla9 s5se !re(2 s t ,i _c f9d "o place1 9 ! :ole ,new ,te/am5t1 9 :i* ,*ri/ is call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 b x is1 ) suffici5t evid5ce1 prov$1 f ! context1 t x is appli$ to him1 z ,m$iator4 ,"h we %all ref] to sev]al scriptures1 9 :i* he is s consid]$3 ?us t scripture be=e-m5tion$1 9 ,mat?4 xvi4 #af4 :]e ,pet] confesses1 ,?\ art ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god2 9 :i*1 speak+ ( him z ,*ri/1 or ! ,m$iator1 t is1 ! ,p]son :o 0 inve/$ 9 ! (fice1 & came to p]=m ! "w ( a ,m$iator1 he is1 9 ?is respect1 ! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god2 s :5 ! high prie/ ask$ our ,savi\r1 ,mat?4 xxvi4 #fc4 ,art ?\ ! ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god8 t is1 art ?\ ! ,messiah1 z ?\ art suppos$ to be by ?y foll[]s8 ,our ,savi\r1 9 v]4 #fd4 repli$ to him1 ,?\ ha/ said1 t is1 x is z ?\ ha/ said2 & !n he describes himself 9 ano!r "*1 by :i* he is (t5 repres5t$1 z ,m$iator1 & speaks ( ! highe/ degree ( 8 ,m$iatorial glory to :i* he %all be advanc$ at 8 second com+1 v]4 #fd4 ,nev]!less1 ,i say unto y1 ,h]eaft] %all ye see ! ,son ( man sitt+ on ! "r h& ( p[]1 & com+ 9 ! cl\ds ( heav54 ,&1 d\btless1 ! c5turion1 & !y :o 7 ) him1 :5 !y confess$ t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 9 ,mat?4 xxvii4 #ed4 und]/ood by x1 t he 0 ! ,messiah1 or ! ,*ri/1 :i* is a "* by :i* he 0 mo/ kn[n1 & :i* _h be5 support$ by s _m miracles1 & 0 n[ confirm$ by ?is miracle ( ! e>?quake1 :i* gave him ?is conviction2 also 9 ,luke iv4 #da4 :5 ! devils are repres5t$ z cry+ out1 ,?\ art ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god1 x foll[s1 t !y knew t he 0 ,*ri/2 s t ! commonly receiv$ notion ( our ,savi\r's ,son%ip 01 t he 0 ! ,*ri/4 ,& 9 ,john xi4 #c4 :5 ,jesus says conc]n+ ,laz>us1 t 8 sickness 0 n unto dea?1 t is1 n su* z t he %\ld cont9ue 9 ! /ate ( ! dead1 b = ! glory ( ,god1 t ! ,son ( ,god might be glorifi$ !reby1 ! mean+ is1 t he might give a pro( ( 8 be+ ! ,*ri/1 by rais+ him f ! dead2 !re=e1 :5 he speaks to ,m>?a1 ) a design to try :e!r %e believ$ he c\ld raise h] bro!r f ! dead1 & repres5ts himself to h] z ! object ( fai?1 %e replies1 v]4 #bg4 ,i believe t ?\ art ! ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god1 :i* %\ld come into ! _w4 ,aga91 x is said1 9 ,acts ix4 #bj4 t ,saul1 :5 conv]t$1 prea*$ ,*ri/ 9 ! synagogues1 t he is ! ,son ( ,god1 t is1 he prov$ him to be ! ,messiah2 & accord+ly1 v]4 #bb4 :5 he 0 e/abli%+ ! same doctr9e1 x is said1 t he prov$ t he 0 ! v ,*ri/4 ,moreov]1 our ,savi\r is f>!r describ$1 9 scripture1 z execut+ "s ( 8 m$iatorial (fices1 or z hav+ receiv$ a commission to execute !m f ! ,fa!r1 or z hav+ "s bran*es ( m$iatorial glory conf]r$ ^u him1 at ! same "t t he is call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 :i* gives u gr\nd to conclude1 t ?is is ! import ( 8 ,son%ip4 ,?us we read1 ,heb4 iv4 #ad4 t we h a great ,high ,prie/ t is pass$ into ! heav5s1 ,jesus1 ! ,son ( ,god2 & 9 ,john i4 #bi4 ,john ! ,bapti/ gives a public te/imony to him1 z su/a9+ su* a "*1 :i* belongs to him1 z ,m$iator1 :5 he says1 ,behold ! ,lamb ( ,god :i* take? away ! s9s ( ! _w2 & aft]w>ds1 ref]r+ to ! same "*1 he says1 v]4 #cd4 ,i saw1 & b>e record1 t ?is is ! ,son ( ,god2 & at ano!r "t he gives a noble te/imony to him1 z ,god-man1 ,m$iator1 ,john iii4 #bi1 c4 :5 he calls him1 ,! ,bridegroom :i* ha? ! bride1 t is1 :o is relat$ to1 & has a propriety1 9 8 *ur*1 & t he te/ifies :at he has se5 & he>d1 & t x is he :om ,god ha? s5t1 :o speaks ! words ( ,god1 = ,god give? n ! ,_s by measure unto him2 & !n1 z a f>!r explication h]e(1 he says1 v]4 #ce4 ,! ,fa!r love? ! ,son1 & ha? giv5 all ?+s into 8 h&4 ,?is is1 9 effect1 ! same1 z :5 he is call$ else:]e1 8 belov$ ,son2 &1 9 ,heb4 iii4 #f4 ,*ri/ is said to be a ,son ov] 8 own h\se1 ^: h\se are we2 :i* d5otes n only 8 propriety 9 8 *ur*1 b 8 be+ ! ,head !re(1 z ,m$iator2 & ! apo/le1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #aj4 speaks ( him1 z ! ,son ( ,god1 :om we are to wait = f heav52 :om he has rais$ f ! dead1 ev5 ,jesus1 :i* deliv]$ u f ! wra? to come2 &1 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 he speaks ( ! ,son ( ,god1 z "o :o lov$ him1 & gave himself = him2 & ,col4 i4 #ac4 he is spok5 ( z ,god's de> ,son1 &1 at ! same "t1 z hav+ a k+dom1 into :i* 8 p are translat$2 & 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 z ! p]son 9 :om we h r$emption1 ?r\gh 8 blood1 :o is ! image ( ! invisible ,god1 ! fir/-born ( e creature2 :i* seems to be tak5 9 ! same s5se z :5 he said1 ,heb4 i4 #b4 to h be5 appo9t$ ,heir ( all ?+s1 & s ref]r+ to him z ,god-man1 ,m$iator4 ,moreov]1 :5 he is consid]$ z a ,son relat$ to 8 ,fa!r2 ?is appe>s1 f ! context1 to be a description ( him z ,m$iator4 ,?us1 ,john xx4 #ag4 he says1 ,i asc5d unto my ,fa!r1 & y\r ,fa!r2 to my ,god1 & y\r ,god2 t is1 my ,fa!r by :om ,i am con/itut$ ,m$iator1 & y\r ,fa!r1 namely1 ! ,god :o loves y = my sake3 he is fir/ my ,god1 z he has hon\r$1 lov$ & glorifi$ me2 & !n y\r ,god1 z he is reconcil$ to y = my sake2 s ! apo/le says1 #b ,cor4 i4 #c4 ,bless$ be ,god1 ev5 ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 ! ,fa!r ( m]cies1 & ! ,god ( all com=t4 ,object4 #a4 ,9 ^! scriptures1 & o!rs ( ! l nature1 !re are two ideas conta9$2 namely1 "o ( our ,savi\r1 z ! ,son ( ,god1 by et]nal g5]ation2 ! o!r ( him1 z ,m$iator2 :]eas we suppose t "o conta9s only an explication ( ! o!r4 ,answ4 ,if ,*ri/'s ,son%ip1 9 ! s5se 9 :i* x is g5]ally expla9$1 7 suffici5tly prov$ f o!r scriptures1 :i* take no notice ( 8 m$iatorial "*1 or works1 or c\ld be acc\nt$ =1 )\t be+ liable to ! difficulties be=e-m5tion$1 & if 8 "*1 z ,m$iator1 did n conta9 9 x an idea ( ,p]sonality1 ! objection w\ld h m weight ?an o!rwise x seems to h4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is said1 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 ,god s5t =? 8 ,son1 made ( a woman1 made "u ! law2 !re=e he 0 ! ,son ( ,god be=e he 0 s5t into ! _w1 :5 made ( a woman1 & "u ! law1 t is1 8 ,son by et]nal g5]ation4 ,answ4 ,! answ] ,i w\ld give to ?is objection is1 #a4 ,x is n necess>y to suppose t ,*ri/ _h ! "* ( a ,son be=e he 0 s5t1 ?\gh he _h t ( a div9e ,p]son2 s9ce ! words may1 )\t any /ra91 or =ce1 ^u ! s5se !re(1 be und]/ood ?us2 :5 ! fulness ( "t 0 come1 9 :i* ! ,messiah 0 expect$1 ,god s5t him =?1 or s5t him into ! _w1 ) ! "* ( a ,son1 at :i* "t he 0 made ( a woman1 made "u ! law2 ! end :]e( 01 t he might r$eem !m t 7 "u ! law4 #b4 ,if we suppose ,*ri/ _h ! "* ( a ,son be=e he 0 s5t into ! _w1 x w n ov]?r[ our argum5t3 s9ce he 01 by ! ,fa!r's designation1 an et]nal ,m$iator1 &1 9 ?is respect1 ,god's et]nal ,son2 & !re=e1 he :o be=e 0 s by virtue ( ! et]nal decree1 is n[ actually s5t1 t he might be1 & d1 :at he 0 f all et]nity design$ to be1 & d3 he 0 set up f ev]la/+1 or appo9t$ to be ! ,son ( ,god2 & n[ he is s5t to p]=m ! "w :i* ?is "* implies 9 x4 ,object4 #c4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t 8 ,son%ip is di/9ct f 8 be+ ,m$iator1 inasmu* z x is said1 ,heb4 v4 #h4 ,?\gh he 7 a ,son1 yet le>n$ he ob$i5ce by ! ?+s :i* he suff]$4 ,n[ x _c1 9 propriety ( spee*1 be said1 ?\gh he 7 ,m$iator1 yet he le>n$ ob$i5ce1 s9ce he 0 "u an obligation to obey1 & suff] z ,m$iator2 !re=e ! mean+ mu/ be1 ?\gh he 7 a ,son by et]nal g5]ation1 yet he condesc5d$ to put himself into su* a capacity1 z t he 0 oblig$ to obey1 & suff]1 z ,m$iator4 ,answ4 ,! /ress ( ! objection lies 9 ! ^w :i* we r5d] ?\gh1 c4 :i* may be r5d]$1 ) a small v>iation1 ?\gh be+ a ,son1 he le>n$ ob$i5ce by ! ?+s he suff]$2 b be+ made p]fect1 viz4 aft] 8 suff]+s1 he became ! au?or ( et]nal salvation1 unto all !m t obey him2 & !n x takes away ! =ce ( ! objection4 ,h[ev]1 ,i see no absurdity if x be r5d]$1 z x is 9 ! vulg> ,lat9 v]sion1 ,&1 inde$1 be+ a ,son1 he le>n$ ob$i5ce#ajb1 & !n x proves ! argum5t we are endeav\r+ to def5d1 q4 d4 x is agreeable to ! "* ( a son to le>n ob$i5ce2 x 0 ) ?is view t x 0 conf]r$ ^u him1 & 9 p]=m+ ob$i5ce1 & suff]+ z ,m$iator1 & !reby secur+ ! glory ( ! div9e p]fections 9 br++ ab\t ! "w ( our r$emption1 he act$ 9 pursuance ( t "*4 ,object4 #a4 ,x w be f>!r object$1 t :at we h said conc]n+ ! ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 z ref]r$ to 8 be+ ,m$iator1 has "s consequ5ces att5d+ x1 :i* seem d]ogatory to 8 ,p]son2 p>ticul>ly1 x w foll[ f h5ce1 t _h n man fall51 & /ood 9 ne$ ( a ,m$iator1 our ,savi\r w\ld n h _h t "*1 & !re=e nev] h be5 describ$ z ! ,son ( ,god1 or wor%ipp$ z su*4 ,& our fir/ p>5ts1 :ile 9 ! /ate ( innoc5cy1 kn[+ no?+ ( a ,m$iator1 knew no?+ ( ! ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 & !re=e c\ld n give him ! glory1 :i* is ! result !re(4 ,moreov]1 z ,god might h prev5t$ ! fall ( man1 or1 :5 fall51 he might h refus$ to h recov]$ him by a ,m$iator2 s our ,savi\r might n h be5 ! ,son ( ,god1 t is1 accord+ to ! =ego+ explication !re(1 a ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & man4 ,answ4 ,?is objection may be v easily answ]$1 & ! *>ge1 ( ,*ri/'s m$iatorial ,son%ip be+ d]ogatory to 8 glory1 remov$2 :i* t we may d1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t we all[1 t _h n man fall51 our ,savi\r w\ld n h be5 a ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & man2 & ! commonly receiv$ notion is true1 t 8 be+ a ,m$iator is1 by div9e ord9ation & appo9tm5t1 accord+ to ! t5or ( sev]al scriptures relat+ !reunto2 & ,i see no absurdity 9 ass]t+1 t 8 "*1 z ! ,son ( ,god1 or ,m$iator1 is equally ! result ( ! div9e w1 or decree4 ,b ?is ,i hope1 if duly consid]$1 w n conta9 ! lea/ dim9ution ( 8 glory1 :5 we f>!r ass]t1 #b4 ,t ?\gh our ,savi\r _h n su/a9$ ?is "* if man _h n fall51 or if ,god _h n design$ to br+ ab\t ! "w ( r$emption by him1 yet he w\ld h be5 no less a di/9ct ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead1 &1 z su*1 w\ld h _h a "r to div9e glory4 ,?is appe>s f :at ha? be5 be=e said1 conc]n+ 8 p]sonality be+ equally necess>y ) 8 ,deity1 :i*1 if x be n communicat$ to him1 c]ta9ly x has n ! lea/ appe>ance ( be+ ! result ( ! div9e w2 &1 inde$1 8 div9e p]sonality is ! only f\ndation ( 8 "r to be ador$1 & n 8 be+ inve/$ 9 an (fice1 :i* only draws =?1 or occasions our adoration4 ,:5 we speak ( ,*ri/'s be+ ador$1 z ,m$iator1 x is 8 div9e p]sonality1 :i* is includ$ 9 t "*1 t r5d]s him ! object ( adoration1 & n 8 tak+ ! human nature1 or be+1 or do+1 :at he 01 or did1 by div9e appo9tm5t2 & ,i "q :e!r !y1 :o ass]t t he _h ! div9e nature1 or p]sonality1 communicat$ to him1 w lay ! /ress ( 8 "r to div9e adoration1 on its be+ communicat$1 b on 8 hav+ x1 ab/ract+ f 8 mann] ( hav+ x2 s :5 we speak ( ,*ri/ z ,m$iator1 x is 8 hav+ ! div9e glory1 or p]sonality1 :i* is includ$ 9 t "*1 t r5d]s him ! object ( adoration2 !re=e1 if man _h n fall51 & ,*ri/ _h n be5 ,m$iator1 he w\ld h _h a "r to div9e glory1 z a ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead4 ,& ,i d\bt n b t our fir/ p>5ts1 be=e !y fell1 _h an intimation h]e(1 & ador$ him z su*2 s t if ,*ri/ _h n be5 ,m$iator1 x w\ld only foll[ f !nce1 t he w\ld n h _h ! "* ( a ,son1 b he w\ld1 not)/&+1 h _h ! glory ( a div9e ,p]son2 = ?\gh 8 son%ip be ! result ( ! div9e w1 8 p]sonality is n s4#ajc ,hav+ enquir$ into ! s5se ( ^? scriptures :i* treat ( ! ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 we %all next consid] ^? t are g5]ally br\ght to prove ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 ! pr9cipal ( :i*1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 are 9 ,john xiv4 #bf4 & *ap4 xv4 #bf4 & xvi4 #g4 9 :i* he is said to proce$ f ! ,fa!r1 or to be s5t by ! ,fa!r 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 or to be s5t by ! ,son4 ,we h already consid]$ ! mo/ commonly receiv$ s5se h]e(1 z includ+ 9 x an et]nal procession1 viz4 ! communication ( ! div9e ess5ce1 or p]sonality to him1 z di/+ui%$ f ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son2 b n[ we %all enquire :e!r !re may n be ano!r s5se giv5 ( ^! scriptures1 agreeable to ! analogy ( fai?1 t may be acquiesc$ 9 by ^?1 :o _c s well und]/&1 or acc\nt =1 ! common s5se giv5 !re(1 :i*1 ,i humbly conceive1 is ?is3 t ! ,_s is consid]$ n ) respect to ! mann] ( 8 subsi/+1 b ) respect to ! subs]vi5cy ( 8 act+1 to set =? ! ,m$iator's glory1 & t ( ! ,fa!r t s5t him4 ,i *use to call x a subs]vi5cy ( act+1 )\t connot+ any inf]iority 9 ! ag5t2 or if we suppose t x argues any inf]iority 9 ! ,holy ,_s1 ?is is only an inf]iority 9 act+1 z ! works t he does are subs]vi5t to ! glory ( ! ,m$iator1 & ( ! ,fa!r1 ?\gh 8 div9e p]sonality is1 9 all respects1 equal ) !irs4 ,?is explication ( ^! texts1 is all[$ ( by _m1 if n by mo/1 ( ^? :o def5d ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 not)/&+ _! ma9ta9+ ano!r notion ( ! ,_s's procession f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 f all et]nity1 9 ! s5se be=e consid]$4 ,i ne$ only ref] to t explication :i* a great & le>n$ div9e gives ( ^!1 & su* l texts1 not)/&+ 8 adh]+1 9 o!r respects1 to ! common mode ( speak+1 relat+ to ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 & procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,8 words are ^!#ajf3 8,all t disc\rse :i* we h ( ! mission1 & s5d+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & 8 proce$+ & com+ =? f ! ,fa!r & ,son1 = ! ends specifi$1 ,john xiv4 #bf4 & xv4 #bf4 & xvi4 #g1 #ac4 conc]ns n at all ! et]nal procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/ f ! ,fa!r & ,son1 z to 8 di/9ct p]sonality & subsi/ance1 b belongs to t conomy1 or disp5sation ( ! m9i/ry1 t ! :ole ,tr9ity proce$e? 91 = ! accompli%m5t ( ! "w ( our salvation40 ,n[ if ^! scriptures1 :i* are ! *ief 9 all ! ,new ,te/am5t1 on :i* ?is doctr9e is f\nd$1 are to be tak5 9 ?is s5se1 h[ %all we f9d a suffici5t pro(1 f o!r scriptures1 ( ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 any o!r s5se8 ,!re=e1 t we may f>!r expla9 ?is doctr9e1 let u consid]1 t :atev] ! ,son1 z ,m$iator1 has pur*as$1 z be+ s5t by ! ,fa!r = t end1 is appli$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 :o !re=e acts 9 subs]vi5cy to !m4 ,?is is g5]ally call$1 by div9es1 ! conomy ( p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 :i*1 because x is a ^w t we (t5 use1 :5 we consid] ! di/9ct works ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 9 _! respective subs]vi5cy to "o ano!r1 we %all take occasion briefly to expla91 & %ew h[ x may be appli$ to !m 9 t respect )\t inf]r+ any inf]iority z to :at conc]ns _! ,p]sonal glory4 ,we %all say no?+ conc]n+ ! d]ivation1 or use1 ( ! ^w conomy1 ?\gh we _c =be> to m5tion1 ) indignation1 ! s5se :i* "s ( ! oppos]s ( ! bless$ ,tr9ity h giv5 ( x1 :ile lay+ aside all ! rules ( dec5cy & rev]5ce1 :i* ?is sacr$ my/]y calls =1 !y repres5t u1 z speak+ ( ! family-gov]nm5t ( ! div9e ,p]sons1 :i* is ! mo/ invidi\s s5se !y c\ld put ^u ! ^w1 & mo/ remote f our design 9 ! use ( x4 ,n[ t we may expla9 & apply x to our pres5t purpose1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t all ^? works1 :i* are ! effects ( ! div9e p[]1 or sov]eign w1 are p]=m$ by all ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 & attribut$ to !m 9 scripture2 ! reason :]e( is v evid5t1 namely1 because ! p[] & w ( ,god1 & all o!r div9e p]fections1 belong equally1 & alike1 to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s3 if !re=e t :i* produces ^! effects belongs to !m1 !n ! effects produc$ mu/ be equally ascrib$ to !m2 s t ! ,fa!r is no m said to create & gov]n ! _w1 or to be ! au?or ( all grace1 & ! f\nta9 ( bless$ness1 ?an ! ,son & ,_s4 #b4 ,nev]!less1 s9ce ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 are di/9ct ,p]sons1 & s h di/9ct p]sonal consid]ations 9 act+1 x is necess>y t _! p]sonal glory %\ld be demon/rat$1 or made kn[n to u1 t our fai? & wor%ip may be fix$ on1 & direct$ to !m1 9 a di/9ct mann]1 z f\nd$ !reon4 #c4 ,?is di/9ction ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead _c be kn[n1 z _! et]nal p[] or ,deity is said to be1 by ! works ( creation & provid5ce1 x be+ a doctr9e ( pure revelation2 !re=e1 #d4 ,we are giv5 to und]/&1 9 scripture1 :5 x treats ( ! great "w ( our salvation1 t x is attribut$ fir/ to ! ,fa!r1 !n to ! ,son1 z ,m$iator1 receiv+ a commission f him to r$eem & save 8 p1 & !n to ! ,holy ,gho/1 act+ 9 subs]vi5cy !reunto2 ?is is :at we are to und]/& :5 we speak ( ! di/9ct conomy ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 :i* ,i _c bett] express ?an by consid]+ ( x z a div9e det]m9ation1 t ! p]sonal glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 %\ld be demon/rat$ 9 su* a way4 ,n[1 to in/ance 9 "s p>ticul> acts1 or works2 :5 a div9e ,p]son is repres5t$ 9 scripture z do+1 or det]m9+ to d1 any ?+ relat+ to ! "w ( our r$emption1 or salvation1 by ano!r div9e ,p]son1 :o mu/1 = t reason1 be consid]$ h]e91 z ,m$iator1 x is to be und]/ood ( ! ,fa!r1 9 ?is conomic s5se1 inasmu* z1 by ?is means1 he demon/rates 8 p]sonal glory3 ?us x is said1 ,eph4 i4 #d1 #e4 ,he1 i4 e4 ! ,fa!r1 ha? *os5 u 9 him1 namely1 ! ,son2 & he is said to h pr$e/9at$ u unto ! adoption ( *ildr5 by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?\gh election & pr$e/9ation are also appli$ to ! ,son & ,_s1 :5 !y h ano!r ref]5ce correspond+ ) ! demon/ration ( _! p]sonal glory1 yet1 9 ?is place1 !y are only appli$ to ! ,fa!r4 ,& !re are sev]al o!r scriptures1 9 :i* ?+s done are p>ticul>ly appli$ to ! ,fa!r = ! same reason4 ,?us1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ah1 #ai4 x is said1 ,god ha? reconcil$ u to himself by ,jesus ,*ri/1 & t he 0 9 ,*ri/1 reconcil+ ! _w to himself2 &1 9 #a ,cor4 i4 #cj4 x is said1 ,( him1 namely ! ,fa!r1 are ye 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o ( ,god1 t is1 ! ,fa!r1 is made unto u wisdom1 c4 9 :i*1 & sev]al o!r scriptures to ! same purpose1 ! ,fa!r is1 9 a peculi> mann]1 int5d$1 because consid]$1 z no o!r div9e p]son is1 z act+ by ! ,m$iator1 or z glorify+ ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 :i* belong to him1 by :at ?is great ,m$iator did by 8 appo9tm5t4 ,moreov] :5 a div9e ,p]son is consid]$ z act+ 9 subs]vi5cy to ! ,fa!r's glory1 or execut+ a commission relat+ to ! "w ( r$emption1 :i* he _h receiv$ f him1 & accord+ly p]=m+ any act ( ob$i5ce 9 an human nature assum$ by him = t purpose1 ?is is peculi>ly appli$ to1 & design$ to demon/rate ! ,son's ,p]sonal "*1 z belong+ to no o!r ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead b him4 ,( ?is we h sev]al in/ances 9 scripture2 ?us ?\gh to judge ! _w be a bran* ( ! div9e glory1 :i* is common to all ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead2 yet !re are "s circum/ances 9 ! "* ( a div9e ,p]son 9 p>ticul>1 :o is d5om9at$ z ,judge ( quick & dead1 t are applicable to none b ! ,son2 & s we are to und]/& t scripture1 ,john v4 #bb4 ,! ,fa!r judge? no man1 b ha? committ$ all judgm5t unto ! ,son2 t is1 ! ,son is ! only ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead :o displays 8 ,m$iatorial "* & glory1 z ! ,judge ( ! :ole _w2 yet :5 !re is ano!r p]sonal "* ascrib$ to ,god1 z ! ,judge ( all2 or :5 he is said to judge ! _w 9 righte\sness1 by t ,man1 to wit1 our ,"l ,jesus1 :om he ha? orda9$1 z 9 ,acts xvii4 #ca4 !n ?is p]sonal "* det]m9es x to belong to ! ,fa!r4 ,aga91 to give et]nal life is a div9e pr]ogative1 & consequ5tly belongs to all ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead2 yet :5 a div9e ,p]son is said to give et]nal life to a p1 t 7 giv5 to him = t purpose1 & to h receiv$ p[]1 or au?ority1 f ano!r1 to conf] ?is privilege z ,m$iator1 !n x is peculi>ly appli$ to ! ,son3 ?us ,john xvii4 #b4 ,?\ ha/ giv5 him p[] ov] all fle%1 t he %\ld give et]nal life to z _m z ?\ ha/ giv5 him4 ,moreov]1 :5 a div9e ,p]son is said to d any ?+ 9 subs]vi5cy to ! ,m$iator2 or1 z x is said1 9 ,john xvi4 #ad4 ,he %all glorify me2 = he %all receive ( m9e1 & %all %ew x unto y1 ?is is peculi>ly appli$ to ! ,_s4 ,s :5 he is said to give 8 te/imony to ! mission1 or "w ( ! ,m$iator1 by any div9e works p]=m$ by him1 ?is is peculi>ly appli$ to him2 or :5 he is said to sanctify & com=t1 or to seal & confirm believ]s unto ! day ( r$emption4 ,?\gh ^! be+ div9e works1 are1 = t reason1 applicable to all ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead2 yet :5 he is said to p]=m !m 9 a way ( subs]vi5cy to ,*ri/1 z hav+ pur*as$ !m1 !n 8 di/9ct p]sonal "*1 tak5 f !nce1 is demon/rat$1 & s ^! works are especially appli$ to him4 ,?is is :at we und]/& by t peculi> conomy1 or disp5sation1 :i* det]m9es u to give di/9ct p]sonal glory to ea* ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead4 ,& n[ we are speak+ ( ! ,_s1 consid]$ z act+1 :]eby he sets =? 8 ,p]sonal glory1 we may obs]ve1 t1 9 compliance ) ?is way ( speak+1 ! gifts & graces ( ! ,_s1 are1 by a metonymy1 call$ ! ,_s1 z 9 ,acts xix4 #b4 :5 x is said1 ,h ye receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,!y said unto him1 ,we h n s mu* z he>d :e!r !re be any ,holy ,gho/4 ,we are n to und]/& x z ?\gh !y _h n he>d :e!r !re 7 su* a ,p]son z ! ,holy ,gho/2 b !y _h n he>d t !re 0 su* an extraord9>y disp5sation ( ! gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/ conf]r$ on m52 s ,john vii4 #ci4 x is said1 ,! ,holy ,gho/ 0 n yet giv51 because ,jesus 0 n yet glorifi$2 ! ^w giv5 be+ suppli$ 9 our translation1 & n 9 ! orig9al2 x ought r to be r5d]$1 ,! ,holy ,gho/ 0 n z yet2 by :i* we are to und]/& ! gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & n 8 ,p]sonality1 :i* 0 f all et]nity4 ,& "h we may f>!r obs]ve1 t :5 ! ,holy ,gho/ is spok5 ( z a ,p]son1 t ^w :i* d5otes 8 ,p]sonality1 ought n to be r5d]$ ,x1 b ,he1 z expressive ( 8 ,p]sonal "*2 b :5 x is tak5 9 a figurative s5se1 = ! gifts or graces ( ! ,_s1 !n x %\ld be translat$ ,x4 ,?is is sometimes obs]v$ 9 our translation ( scripture2 z 9 ,john xvi4 #ac4 x is said ( ! ,_s1 ,he w guide y into all tru?1 :]e ! ,p]sonal "* ( ! ,_s is expressly m5tion$1 z x ought to be3 b x is n duly obs]v$ by our translators 9 e scripture2 ,rom4 viii4 #af4 x is said1 ,! ,_s itself be>e? witness1 :i* ought to h be5 r5d]$ ,himself2 z also 9 v]4 #bf4 ,! ,_s itself make? int]cession = u4 ,! same ought to be obs]v$ 9 all o!r scriptures1 :]eby we may be l$ to put a j diff]5ce betwe5 ! ,_s1 consid]$ z a div9e ,p]son2 or z act+1 or produc+ ^? effects1 :i* are said to be wr\ght by him4 ,?us conc]n+ ! ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 & ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,:at ,i h said1 9 attempt+ to expla9 ^? scripture t treat ( ! ,p]son ( ,*ri/1 z ,god-man1 ,m$iator1 & ( 8 inf]iority1 9 t respect1 7or z he is said to su/a9 t "*7 to ! ,fa!r2 z also ^? :i* speak ( ! subs]vi5cy ( ! ,_s1 9 act+1 to ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 does n1 z ,i appreh5d1 run c\nt] to ! common fai? ( ^? :o h def5d$ ! doctr9e ( ! ev] bless$ ,tr9ity4 ,!re=e ,i hope t :5 ,i call "o ! ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 & ! o!r ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ?is w n be deem$ a new & /range doctr9e4 ,& ,i _c b p]suade myself1 t :at ,i h said conc]n+ ! ,m$iator1 z act+ 9 ob$i5ce to ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,_s1 9 subs]vi5cy to him1 w n be conte/$ by ^? :o def5d ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,&1 if ,i h a little v>i$ f ! common way ( speak+1 ,i hope none w be (f5d$ at ! acceptation ( a ^w1 especially s9ce ,i h endeav\r$ to def5d my s5se !re(1 by ref]r+ to _m scriptures4 ,&1 if ,i _c give into ! common explication ( ! et]nal g5]ation ( ! ,son1 & ! procession ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,i am well satisfi$ ,i d no m ?an :at _m ,*ri/ians d1 :o h receiv$ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity f ! scripture1 & are unacqua9t$ ) ^? modes ( speak+ :i* are us$ 9 ! s*ools3 ^! appe> z mu* to dislike !m1 :5 us$ 9 public disc\rses ab\t ?is doctr9e1 z any o!r c d1 :at has be5 attempt$ to expla9 x 9 a diff]5t way4 ,,iv4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid] ! ,godhead ( ! ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 z ma9ta9$ 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 by f\r g5]al heads ( argum5t4 ,i4 ,f ^? div9e names :i* are giv5 to !m1 t are peculi> to ,god alone4 ,,ii4 ,f _! hav+ ! div9e attributes ascrib$ to !m1 & consequ5tly ! div9e nature4 ,,iii4 ,f _! hav+ manife/$ _! div9e glory1 by ^? works t none b ,god c p]=m4 ,,iv4 ,f _! hav+ a "r to div9e wor%ip1 :i* none b ,god is wor?y to receive4 ,if ^! ?+s be made to appe>1 we h all t we ne$ cont5d =2 & x w be evid5t f !nce1 t ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/ are ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r4 ,^! heads ( argum5t we %all apply to !m di/9ctly2 &1 ,fir/1 ,to ! ,son1 :o appe>s to be ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r1 ,i4 ,f ^? div9e names giv5 to him1 t are peculi> to ,god alone4 ,& "h we %all premise some?+ conc]n+ ! use ( names giv5 to p]sons1 toge!r ) ! design !re(4 ,names are giv5 to p]sons1 z well z ?+s1 ) a tw(old design4 #a4 ,sometimes no?+ else is int5d$ !reby1 b to di/+ui% "o f ano!r1 9 :i* s5se ! names giv5 are n 9 !mselves significant1 or expressive ( any prop]ty1 or quality1 9 ^? t are s describ$4 ,?us mo/ ( ^? names we read ( 9 scripture1 ?\gh n all ( !m1 are design$ only to di/+ui% "o man f ano!r1 :i* is ! mo/ common use & design !re(2 not)/&+1 #b4 ,!y are sometimes giv5 to signify "s prop]ty 9 ^? to :om !y are appli$1 viz4 :at !y %\ld be1 or d4 ,?us we h _m in/ances1 9 scripture1 ( p]sons call$ by names1 :i* h _h "s special signification annex$ to !m1 assign$ z a reason ( _! be+ s call$4 ,?us ,adam _h t "n giv5 him1 because made ( e>?2 & ,eve 0 s call$1 because %e 0 ! "m ( all liv+4 ,! same may be said conc]n+ ,se?1 ,noah1 ,abraham1 ,isaac1 ,jacob1 ,moses1 ,jo%ua1 ,samuel1 & sev]al o!rs1 ^: respective names h a signification annex$ to !m1 agreeable to ! prop] s5se ( ! words1 & ! design ( _! be+ s call$4 ,&1 to apply ?is to our pres5t purpose1 we may conclude1 t :5 names are giv5 to any div9e ,p]son1 !y are design$ to express "s excell5cy & p]fection belong+ to him2 & !re=e we %all h suffici5t reason to conclude ! ,son to be a div9e ,p]son1 if we c make x appe> t he has ^? names giv5 to him 9 scripture1 :i* are prop] to ,god alone4 ,&1 #a4 ,! "n ,jehovah is giv5 to him1 :i* is peculi> to ,god4 ,"h we %all prove1 ,fir/1 t ! "n ,jehovah is peculi> to ,god4 ,&1 ,secondly1 t x is ascrib$ to ,*ri/4 7#a47 ,t ! "n ,jehovah is peculi> to ,god1 :]eby he is di/+ui%$ f all creatures3 ?us x is said1 ,isa4 xlii4 #h4 ,i am ! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 t is my "n1 & my glory w ,i n give to ano!r2 or1 z ! text may be r5d]$1 ,i am ,jehovah1 t "n ( m9e1 & my glory1 :i* is signifi$ !reby1 w ,i n give to ano!r3 !re=e x foll[s1 t x is an incommunicable "n ( ,god3 & :5 he says1 ,i w n give x to ano!r1 x supposes t x necess>ily belongs to him2 & !re=e t he _c give x to ano!r1 s9ce t w\ld be unbecom+ himself2 !re=e ?is "n1 :i* is expressive ( 8 glory 9 s peculi> a mann]1 is nev] giv5 to any creature4 ,!re are o!r scriptures to ?is purpose1 9 :i* ! "n ,jehovah is repres5t$1 z peculi> to ,god4 ,?us :5 ! prophet ,amos _h be5 speak+ ( ! glory ( ,god1 z display$ 9 ! works ( creation & provid5ce1 he adds1 t ! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 is 8 "n1 *ap4 v4 #h4 ,s t ^? works1 :i* are peculi> to ,god1 might z well be appli$ to creatures1 z t "n ,jehovah1 :i* is agreeable !reunto4 ,& 9 *ap4 ix4 #f4 ! prophet gives ano!r magnific5t description ( ,god1 ) respect to ^? works t are peculi> to him1 :5 he says1 ,x is he t builde? 8 /ories 9 ! heav51 & ha? f\nd$ 8 troop 9 ! e>?2 he t calle? = ! wat]s ( ! sea1 & p\re? !m out ^u ! face ( ! e>?2 & !n he adds1 ! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 is 8 "n4 ,aga91 x is said1 9 ,psal4 lxxxiii4 #ah4 ,t m5 may "k1 t ?\1 ^: "n alone is ,jehovah1 art ! mo/ high ov] all ! e>?4 ,?is is nev] said ( any o!r div9e names1 :i* are1 9 a limit$ s5se1 sometimes giv5 to creatures2 &1 inde$1 all creatures are expressly exclud$ f hav+ a "r h]eunto4 ,aga91 !re are o!r scriptures1 9 :i* ?is "n ,jehovah is appli$ to ,god1 & an explication !re( subjo9$1 :i* argues t x is peculi> to him4 ,?us :5 ,moses desir$ ( ,god1 t he w\ld let him "k :at 8 "n 0 = ! enc\ragem5t ( ! fai? ( ! ,israelites1 to :om he s5t him1 ,exod4 iii4 #ac4 q4 d4 he desires to "k :at are ^? div9e glories1 t w\ld r5d] him ! object ( fai? & wor%ip2 or h[ he might describe him 9 su* a way to ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 :]eby !y might express t rev]5ce & reg>d to him1 t 0 due to ! great ,god1 :o s5t him ab\t s important an err&4 ,9 answ] to :i* ,god says1 v]4 #ad4 ,i ,,am ,,t ,i ,,am4 ,?us %alt ?\ say unto ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 ,i ,,am ha? s5t me unto y2 :i* description ( him do? n set =? "o s+le p]fection1 b all ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature2 z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ,i am a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection2 & !n he adds1 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 ,?\ %alt say unto ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 ,! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 ! ,god ( y\r fa!rs ha? s5t me unto y2 :]e ,jehovah signifies ! same ) ,i ,,am ,,t ,i ,,am4 ,& he adds1 ,?is is my memorial unto all g5]ations2 !re=e ?is glori\s "n is c]ta9ly peculi> to ,god4 ,:at has be5 already obs]v$1 "u ?is head1 is suffici5t to prove t ! "n ,jehovah is prop] to ,god alone4 ,b we might h]eunto add ano!r argum5t1 ( less weight1 :i*1 ?\gh we d n lay t /ress ^u1 z ?\gh x 0 suffici5t ( itself to prove ?is matt]2 yet1 be+ add$ to :at has be5 already sugge/$1 x may n be improp] to be m5tion$1 viz4 t ! ^w ,jehovah has no plural numb]1 z be+ nev] design$ to signify any m ?an ! "o ,god2 nei!r has x any emphatical p>ticle affix$ to x1 z o!r words 9 ! ,hebrew language h2 & p>ticul>ly sev]al ( ! o!r names ( ,god1 :i* di/+ui%es him f o!rs2 :o h ^? names sometimes appli$ to !m2 & ! reason ( ?is is1 because ! "n ,jehovah is nev] giv5 to any creature4 ,& to ?is we might add1 t s9ce ! ,jews be/ und]/ood _! own language1 !y may1 9 "s respects1 be dep5d$ on1 z to ! s5se !y give ( ! ^w ,jehovah2 & x is c]ta9 !y paid ! greate/ reg>d to ?is "n1 ev5 to sup]/ition4 ,accord+ly1 !y w\ld nev] pron\nce x2 b1 in/ead !re(1 use "s o!r expressions1 by :i* !y describe x4 ,sometimes !y call x1 t "n1 or t glori\s "n1 or t "n t is n to be express$2#ajg by :i* !y mean1 z ,josephus says1#ajh t x 0 n lawful = !m to utt] x1 or1 inde$1 to write x1 :i*1 if any "o presum$ to d1 !y reckon$ him n only guilty ( pr(an5ess1 9 an uncommon degree1 b ev5 ( blasphemy2 & !re=e x is nev] f\nd 9 any writ+s ( human composure among !m4 ,! mod]n ,jews1 inde$1 are n mu* to be reg>d$1 z reta9+ ! same v5]ation = ?is "n2 b ,onkelos1 ! au?or ( ! ,*aldee p>aphrase on "s p>ts ( scripture1 :o liv$ ab\t fifty ye>s aft] our ,savi\r's "t1 & ,jona?an ,b5-,uzziel1 :o is suppos$ to h liv$ z _m ye>s be=e x1 nev] ins]t x 9 _! writ+s2 &1 d\btless1 !y 7 n ! fir/ t ent]ta9$ ^! s5tim5ts ab\t x1 b _h o!r writ+s !n extant1 :i* gave occasion !reunto4 ,"s critics conclude1 f ,jewi% writ]s1 t x 0 nev] pron\nc$1 ev5 9 ! e>lie/ ages ( ! *ur*1 except by ! ,high ,prie/2 & :5 he 0 oblig$1 by ! div9e law1 to pron\nce x1 9 ! =m ( b5$iction1 ! p always express$ an uncommon degree ( rev]5ce1 ei!r by b[+1 or pro/ration2 b ?is is n support$ by suffici5t evid5ce4 ,o!rs ?9k x took its rise soon aft] _! return f captivity1 :i* is m probable2 h[ev]1 ! reason !y assign = x is1 because !y reckon$ x ,god's incommunicable "n4 ,& "h ,i _c b obs]ve1 t ! translators ( ! ,greek v]sion ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 commonly call$ ! ,,lxx4 :i*1 if x be n altoge!r ! same ) t m5tion$ by ,ari/u1 :i* 0 compil$ almo/ ?ree hundr$ ye>s be=e ! ,*ri/ian ra1 is1 )\t d\bt1 ( consid]able antiquity2 ^! nev] translate ! ^w ,,jehovah1 b1 in/ead !re(1 put 1 ,"l2#aji &1 ev5 :5 x seems absurd n to d x1 z 9 ,exod4 vi4 #c4 :5 x is said1 by my "n1 ,,jehovah1 0 ,i n kn[n1 !y r5d] x1 by my "n1 ! ,,"l1 0 ,i n kn[n4#aaj ,?is we take occasion to obs]ve1 n z suppos+ x is a suffici5t pro( ( itself1 ( ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+1 b z x corresponds ) ! s5se ( ^? scriptures be=e m5tion$1 by :i* x appe>s t ?is is ! prop]1 or incommunicable1 "n ( ,god4 ,object4 ,x is object$1 by ! ,anti-,tr9it>ians1 t ! "n ,jehovah is sometimes giv5 to creatures1 & consequ5tly t x is n ,god's prop] "n2 nor does x ev9ce our ,savi\r's ,deity1 :5 giv5 to him4 ,to prove t x is sometimes giv5 to creatures1 !y ref] to sev]al scriptures2 z ,exod4 xvii4 #ae4 :]e ! alt> t ,moses erect$ is call$ ,jehovah ,nissi1 i4 e4 ! ,"l is my bann]2 &1 9 ,judges vi4 #bb4 ano!r alt> t ,gideon built1 is call$ ,jehovah ,%allom2 & ,g54 xxii4 #ad4 x is said1 t ,abraham call$ ! "n ( ! place1 9 :i* he 0 ready to (f] ,isaac1 ,jehovah ,jireh2 &1 9 ,ezek4 xlviii4 #ce4 x is said1 t ,j]usalem1 f t day1 %\ld be call$ ,jehovah ,%ammah2 !y add also1 t ! ,ark 0 call$ ,jehovah1 ^u ! occasion ( its be+ c>ri$ up into ! city ( ,david1 :5 x is said1 ,psal4 xlvii4 #e4 ,! ,"l1 i4 e4 ,jehovah is gone up ) a %\t1 ev5 ! ,"l ) ! s\nd ( a trumpet1 & also on o!r occasions4 ,& ! "n ,jehovah is (t51 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 giv5 to angels1 & !re=e n prop] to ,god alone4 ,answ4 #a4 ,:5 !y pret5d t ! "n ,jehovah 0 giv5 to inanimate ?+s1 & 9 p>ticul> to alt>s1 z 9 ! in/ance m5tion$ 9 ! objection1 t "o ( ! alt>s 0 inde$ call$ ,jehovah ,nissi1 x is v unreasonable to suppose1 t ! "n & glory ( ,god 0 put ^u x2 _h x be5 a symbol ( ,god's pres5ce1 x w\ld n h be5 call$ by ?is "n1 especially 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* our ,savi\r & ! ,holy ,_s h x appli$ to !m2 & !re=e ! mean+ ( ?is scripture1 z ,i appreh5d1 is no?+ b ?is1 t !re 0 an inscription writt5 on ! alt>1 conta9+ ^! words1 ,jehovah ,nissi1 ! design :]e( 0 to signify1 to ! fai? ( ^? :o came to wor%ip !re1 t ! ,"l 0 _! bann]3 !re=e ?is "n1 /rictly speak+1 0 n giv5 to ! alt>1 b to ,god2 ^u :i* "s1 n )\t good reason1 r5d] ! ^w2 he built an alt>1 & call$ ! "n ( x1 ! alt> ( ,jehovah ,nissi4 ,! same may be said ) respect to ! alt> erect$ by ,gideon1 :i* 0 call$ ,jehovah ,%alom1 or ! alt> ( ,jehovah ,%alom1 to ! end t all :o came to (f] sacrifice ^u x1 might h]eby be put 9 m9d t ,god 0 a ,god ( peace1 or w\ld give peace to !m4 #b4 ,z = ! place to :i* ,abraham w5t to (f] ,isaac1 :i* is call$ ,jehovah-,jireh1 x 0 ! m\nt ,moriah2 & x is c]ta9 t ?is 0 n kn[n by1 or :5ev] spok5 (1 m5tion$1 z hav+ t "n2 nei!r _h ,abraham any "r to apply to x any bran* ( ! div9e glory1 z signifi$ !reby2 !re=e :5 x is said1 he call$ ! "n ( ! place ,jehovah-,jireh1 x is z ?\gh he %\ld h said1 let all t travel ov] ?is m\nta9 "k1 t ! ,"l 0 se51 or provid$ a ram in/ead ( ,isaac1 :o 0 ready to be (f]$ up2 let ?is place be rem>kable1 9 future ages1 = ?is amaz+ disp5sation ( provid5ce1 & let !m glorify ,god = :at 0 done "h1 & let ! memory h]e( be an enc\ragem5t to _! fai?4 ,or else we may f>!r consid] him speak+ z a prophet1 & s ! mean+ is1 ?is place %all be v rem>kable 9 future ages1 z x %all be ! m\nt ( vision2 "h ,jehovah w em95tly appe> 9 8 temple1 :i* %all be built 9 ?is place4 ,or if y take ! words 9 ano!r s5se1 viz4 ,god w provide1 x is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 z ,god has provid$ a ram to be (f]$ in/ead ( ,isaac1 s he w provide ! ,lamb ( ,god1 :o is to take away ! s9 ( ! _w1 :i* 0 typifi$ by ,isaac's be+ (f]$4 ,s t ! place 0 n really call$ ,jehovah2 b ,abraham takes occasion1 f :at 0 done "h1 to magnify him1 :o appe>$ to him1 & held 8 h&1 :om alone he calls ,jehovah4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t :5 ,j]usalem is call$ ,jehovah ,%ammah1 ! ,"l is !re1 ! mean+ h]e( is only ?is1 t x %all em95tly be said 9 succe$+ ages ( ! new ,j]usalem1 t ! ,"l is !re2 ! city1 :i* 0 commonly kn[n by ! "n ,j]usalem1 is n call$ ,jehovah1 z ?\gh x _h any "* ( div9e glory put ^u x2 b x implies1 t ! gospel *ur*1 :i* is signifi$ !reby1 %\ld h ! pres5ce ( ,god 9 an em95t degree2 or1 z our ,savi\r promis$ to 8 disciples1 ,mat?4 xxviii4 #bj4 t he w\ld be ) !m always1 ev5 unto ! end ( ! _w2 &1 z ! result !re(1 t ! gates ( hell %\ld n prevail aga9/ x1 ,mat?4 xvi4 #ah4 #c4 ,z = ! ark2 x 0 n call$ ,jehovah1 ?\gh ! ,psalmi/ takes occasion1 f its be+ c>ri$ up into ! city ( ,david1 ) a joyful solemnity1 & an univ]sal %\t1 ) ! s\nd ( a trumpet1 to =etel ! triumphant & magnific5t asc5sion ( our ,savi\r into heav51 :i* 0 typifi$ h]eby2 conc]n+ :om he says1 ,jehovah is gone up2 or1 speak+ 9 a prophetic /yle1 ! pres5t1 or "t pa/1 be+ put = ! "t to come1 x is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ! ,"l1 :5 he has complet$ ! "w ( r$emption on e>?1 w asc5d into heav51 :i* %all be ! f\ndation ( univ]sal joy to ! *ur*2 & !n he %all1 z ! ,psalmi/ f>!r obs]ves1 reign ov] ! hea!n1 & sit on ! ?rone ( 8 hol9ess4 ,aga91 x does n appe> t ! ark 0 call$ ,jehovah1 9 ,exod4 xvi4 #cc1 #cd4 because1 :5 ,a>on is comm&$ to lay ! pot full ( manna be=e ! te/imony1 t is1 ! ark1 ?is is call$1 a lay+ x be=e ,jehovah3 b ! reason ( ! expression is ?is2 viz4 ,god ha? orda9$ t ! m]cy-seat ov] ! ark %\ld be ! imm$iate seat ( 8 resid5ce1 f :5ce he w\ld condesc5d to conv]se ) m51 & accord+ly he is said1 else:]e1 to dwell betwe5 ! *]ubims2 &1 ^u ?is acc\nt1 t :i* 0 laid up be=e ! ark1 might be said to be laid up be=e ! ,"l4 ,b s9ce none are s /upid to suppose t inanimate ?+s c h ! div9e p]fections belong+ to !m1 !re=e ! pr9cipal ?+ cont5d$ = 9 ?is argum5t1 is1 t ! ark 0 call$ ,jehovah1 because x 0 a sign & symbol ( ! div9e pres5ce2 & f !nce !y conclude1 t ! "n ( ,god may be appli$ to a p]son t has no "r to ! div9e glory1 z ! sign is call$ by ! "n ( ! ?+ signifi$ !reby4 ,to :i* x maybe answ]$1 t ! ark 0 n only a sacram5tal sign ( ,god's pres5ce1 = t _m o!r ?+s relat+ to c]emonial wor%ip 72 b x 0 also ! seat !re(3 x 0 !re=e ! div9e ,maje/y :o 0 call$ ,jehovah1 & n ! place ( 8 resid5ce2 & x 0 he alone to :om ! glory 0 ascrib$ t is due to 8 "n4 #d4 ,:5 x is f>!r object$1 t ! "n ,jehovah is (t5 appli$ to angels1 ! answ] t may be giv5 to ?is is2 t x is nev] ascrib$ to any b him1 :o is call$1 by way ( em95ce1 ! angel1 or ,mess5g] ( ! cov5ant1 viz4 our ,savi\r1 ,mal4 iii4 #a4 ,& :5ev] x is giv5 to him1 su* glori\s ?+s are spok5 ( him1 or su* acts ( div9e wor%ip dem&$ by & giv5 to him1 z argue him to be a div9e ,p]son2 z w pla9ly appe>1 if we consid] :at ! angel t appe>$1 9 ,exod4 iii4 says conc]n+ himself1 v]4 #f4 ,i am ! ,god ( ?y fa!rs1 ! ,god ( ,abraham1 ! ,god ( ,isaac1 & ! ,god ( ,jacob2 & x is said1 ,moses hid 8 face1 = he 0 afraid to look ^u ,god2 & 9 v]ses #g1 #h4 ,! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 said1 ,i h surely se5 ! affliction ( my p t are 9 ,egypt1 & ,i am come d[n to deliv] !m2 & v]4 #aj4 ,i w s5d !e unto ,ph>aoh2 & !n1 9 ! foll[+ v]ses1 he makes m5tion ( 8 "n1 z ( ! great ,jehovah1 ! ,i ,,am1 :o s5t him4 ,& ,jacob gives div9e wor%ip to him1 :5 he says1 ,g54 xlviii4 #af4 ,! ,angel1 t r$eem$ me f all evil1 bless ! lads4 ,i might ref] to _m o!r scriptures1 :]e ! ,angel ( ! ,"l is said to appe>1 9 :i* f ! context1 x is evid5t t x 0 a div9e ,p]son1 & n a creat$ angel4 ,! mo/ anci5t ,jewi% writ]s g5]ally call him ! ,^w#aaa ( ! ,"l4 ,b ?is w n prop]ly be deem$ a suffici5t answ] to ! objection1 inasmu* z x is n d5i$1 t ! ,p]son1 :o s frequ5tly appe>$ 9 ! =m ( an angel1 made use ( su* expressions1 z c be appli$ to none b ,god2 !re=e !y say t he p]sonat$ ,god1 or spake aft] ! mann] ( 8 repres5tative1 n design+ t ! glory ( ! div9e p]fections %\ld be ascrib$ to him1 b to ,jehovah1 :om he repres5t$4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 t ! angel appe>+ to ,moses1 9 ! scripture be=e m5tion$1 & to sev]al o!rs1 do? n signify himself to p]sonate ,god1 z d\btless he ought to h done1 _h he be5 only 8 repres5tative1 & n a div9e ,p]son2 z an embassador1 :5 he speaks 9 ! "n ( ! k+1 :om he repres5ts1 always uses su* modes ( speak+1 z t he may be und]/ood to apply :at he says :5 p]sonat+ him1 n to himself1 b to him t s5t him2 & x w\ld be reckon$ an affront to him1 :om he repres5ts1 %\ld he give occasion to any to ascribe ! hon\r t belongs to 8 ma/] to himself4 ,n[ !re is no?+1 9 ^? texts1 :i* speak ( ?is angel's appe>+1 t signifies 8 disclaim+ div9e hon\r1 z :at did n belong to him1 b to ,god2 !re=e we mu/ n suppose t he speaks 9 su* a way z ,god do?1 only z repres5t+ him3 we read1 inde$1 9 ,rev4 xxii4 #h1 #i4 ( a creat$ angel appe>+ to ,john1 :o 0 suppos$ by him1 at ! fir/1 to be ! same t appe>$ to ! *ur* ( old1 & accord+ly ,john gave him div9e hon\r2 b he refus$ to receive x1 z kn[+ t ?is "*1 ( be+ ! div9e repres5tative1 w\ld n be a suffici5t w>rant = him to assume x to himself2 we mu/ !re=e f h5ce conclude1 t ! angel t appe>$ to ! *ur* ( old1 & is call$ ,jehovah1 0 a div9e ,p]son4 #b4 ,hav+ consid]$ t ! "n ,jehovah is peculi>ly appli$ to ,god1 we n[ proce$ to prove t x is giv5 to ! ,son1 :]eby 8 ,deity w appe>2 & ! fir/ scripture t we %all ref] to is ,isa4 xl4 #c4 ,! voice ( him t crie? 9 ! wild]ness1 prep>e ye ! way ( ! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 make ,/raight 9 ! des]t a highway = our ,god4 ,n[ if we c prove t ?is is a prophecy ( ,john's prep>+ ! way ( our ,savi\r1 !n x w appe> t our ,savi\r1 9 ?is scripture1 is call$ ,jehovah4 ,t x is a pr$iction ( ,john's be+ ,*ri/'s =e-runn]1 appo9t$ to prep>e ! ,jews = 8 reception1 & to give !m an intimation1 t he1 :om !y _h long look$ =1 w\ld sudd5ly appe>1 is pla9 f ^? scriptures 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :i* expressly ref] to ?is pr$iction1 & expla9 x 9 ?is s5se3 ?us ,mat?4 iii4 #c4 ,?is is he t 0 spok5 ( by ! prophet ,esaias1 say+1 ,! voice ( "o cry+ 9 ! wild]ness1 ,prep>e ye ! way ( ! ,"l1 make 8 pa?s /raight2 !re=e he ^: way ,john 0 to prep>e1 :om ! prophet ,isaias calls ,jehovah1 is our ,savi\r4 ,aga91 x is said1 9 ,isa4 viii4 #ac4 ,sanctify ! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 ( ho/s himself1 & let him be y\r fe> & y\r dread2 :]e he speaks ( a p]son1 :om he n only calls ,jehovah1 ! ,"l ( ho/s1 :i* alone w\ld prove him to be a div9e ,p]son2 b he f>!r consid]s him z ! object ( div9e wor%ip1 ,sanctify him1 & let him be y\r fe> & y\r dread4 ,c]ta9ly1 if we c prove ?is to be spok5 ( ,*ri/1 x w be a /rong & conv9c+ argum5t to ev9ce 8 prop] ,deity2 n[ t x is spok5 ( him1 is v evid5t1 if we comp>e x ) ! v]se imm$iately foll[+1 ,& he %all be = a sanctu>y1 :i* ,i w\ld *use to r5d]1 ,= he %all be = a sanctu>y1 z ! ,hebrew p>ticle ,vau1 :i* we r5d] ,&1 is (t5 r5d]$ else:]e1 & s x is assign$ z a reason :y we %\ld sanctify him2 & !n x foll[s1 ?\gh we are oblig$ s to d1 yet ! ,jews w n give t glory to him1 = he w be to !m = a /one ( /umbl+1 & = a rock ( (f5ce1 z he %all be = a sanctu>y to ^? t are fai?ful4 ,t ?is is spok5 ( ,*ri/1 n only appe>s f ! subject matt] h]e(1 z x is only he t prop]ly speak+1 is said to be a rock ( (f5ce1 or 9 :om ! _w 0 (f5d$1 by reason ( 8 appe>+ 9 a l[ condition !re92 b1 by comp>+ x ) o!r scriptures1 & p>ticul>ly ,isa4 xxviii4 #af4 ,behold1 ,i lay 9 ,sion1 = a f\ndation1 a /one1 a tri$ /one1 a preci\s corn] /one1 a sure f\ndation2 he t believe? %all n make ha/e1 ?is w m evid5tly appe>4 ,9 ! latt] ( ^! scriptures1 he is /yl$1 a f\ndation /one1 ! rock on :i* 8 *ur* is built2 9 ! =m] a bur!nsome /one2 & bo? ^! scriptures are ref]r$ to1 & appli$ to him1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #f1 #h4 ,:]e=e also x is conta9$ 9 ! scripture1 ,behold1 ,i lay 9 ,sion a *ief corn] /one1 elect1 preci\s2 & a /one ( /umbl+1 & a rock ( (f5ce to !m t are disob$i5t2 :]e ! apo/le proves pla9ly1 t our ,savi\r is ! ,p]son :o is spok5 (1 9 bo? ^! texts1 by ! prophet ,isaiah1 & consequ5tly t he is ,jehovah1 :om we are to sanctify1 & to make our fe> & our dread4 ,aga91 !re is ano!r scripture1 :i* pla9ly proves ?is1 viz4 ,numb4 xxi4 #e1 #f1 #g4 ,& ! p spake aga9/ ,god1 & aga9/ ,moses2 & ! ,"l s5t fi]y s]p5ts among ! p1 & !y bit ! p1 & mu* p ( ,israel di$2 !re=e ! p came to ,moses1 & said1 ,we h s9n$1 = we h spok5 aga9/ ! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 & aga9/ !e4 ,he1 :o is call$ ,god1 9 v]4 #e4 :om !y spake aga9/1 is call$ ,jehovah 9 v]4 #g4 :o s5t fi]y s]p5ts among !m1 t de/roy$ !m1 = _! speak+ aga9/ him2 n[ ?is is expressly appli$ to our ,savi\r by ! apo/le1 #a ,cor4 x4 #i4 ,nei!r let u tempt ,*ri/1 z "s ( !m also tempt$1 & 7 de/roy$ ( s]p5ts4 ,aga91 ! prophet ,isaiah1 hav+ _h a vision ( ! angels1 ador+ & m9i/]+ to t glori\s ,p]son1 :o is repres5t$1 z sitt+ on a ?rone1 9 *ap4 vi4 #a1 #b4 he reflects on :at he _h se5 9 v]4 #e4 & expresses himself 9 ^! words1 ,m9e eyes h se5 ! ,k+1 ! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 ( ho/s4 ,n[ ?is is expressly appli$ to our ,savi\r1 9 ,john xii4 #da4 ,^! ?+s said ,esaias1 :5 he saw 8 glory1 & spake ( him2 :]e x is pla9 t he int5ds ?is vision2 z appe>s f ! =ego+ v]se1 :i* ref]s to a "p !re(1 9 :i* ,god =etels t he w\ld bl9d ! eyes1 & h>d5 ! he>ts ( ! unbeliev+ ,jews2 f :5ce x is evid5t1 t ! ,p]son :o appe>$ to him1 sitt+ on a ?rone1 :om he calls ,jehovah1 0 our ,savi\r4 ,aga91 ?is may f>!r be argu$1 f :at is said 9 ,isa4 xlv4 #ba4 to ! end1 ,!re is no ,god else besides me1 a j ,god1 & a ,savi\r1 !re is none besides me4 ,look unto me1 & be ye sav$1 all ! ends ( ! e>?2 = ,i am ,god1 & !re is none else1 ,i h sworn by myself1 ! ^w is gone out ( my m\? 9 righte\sness1 & %all n return1 t unto me e knee %all b[1 e tongue %all swe>4 ,surely1 %all "o say1 ,9 ! "l h ,i righte\sness & /r5g?2 ev5 to him %all m5 come1 & all t are inc5s$ aga9/ him %all be a%am$4 ,9 ! ,"l %all all ! se$ ( ,israel be ju/ifi$1 & %all glory4 ,?is is a glori\s pro( ( our ,savi\r's ,deity1 n only f 8 be+ call$ ,jehovah1 b f sev]al o!r div9e *>act]s ascrib$ to him2 ?us ! ,p]son :om ! prophet speaks (1 /yles himself ,jehovah1 & adds1 t !re is no ,god besides me2 & he is repres5t$ z swe>+ by himself1 :i* none ought to d b a div9e ,p]son2 & he enc\rages all ! ends ( ! e>? to look to him = salvation2 s t if x c be made appe> t ?is is spok5 ( our ,savi\r1 x w be an und5iable pro( ( 8 prop] ,deity1 s9ce no?+ m c be said to express ! glory ( ! ,fa!r ?an ?is4 ,n[ t ^! words are spok5 ( our ,savi\r1 mu/ be all[$ by e "o1 :o reads !m imp>tially1 = !re are sev]al ?+s t agree ) 8 "* z ,m$iator2 z :5 all ! ends ( ! e>? are invit$ to look to him = salvation4 ,we h a p>allel scripture1 :i* is pla9ly appli$ to him1 9 ,isa4 xi4 #aj4 ,& 9 t day !re %all be a root ( ,jesse1 t is1 ! ,messiah1 :o %\ld spr+ f ! root or /ock ( ,jesse2 :i* %all /& = an ensign to ! p1 to x1 or to him1 %all ! ,g5tiles seek1 :i* is ! same ?+ z = ! ends ( ! e>? to look to him2 & besides1 ! ^w look+ to him is a metaphor1 tak5 f a v rem>kable type ( ?is matt]1 to wit1 ,israel's look+ to ! braz5 s]p5t = heal+2 ?us he1 :o is "h spok5 (1 is repres5t$ z a ,savi\r1 & z ! object ( fai?4 ,aga91 he is repres5t$ z swe>+ by himself2 & ! subject matt] ( ?is oa? is1 ,t unto him e knee %\ld b[1 & e tongue %\ld swe>2 ?is is expressly appli$ to our ,savi\r1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 z conta9+ a prophecy ( 8 be+ ! judge ( ! _w1 ,rom4 xiv4 #aj1 #aa1 #ab4 ,we %all all /& be=e ! judgm5t seat ( ,*ri/2 = x is writt51 ,z ,i live1 sai? ! ,"l1 e knee %all b[ to me1 & e tongue %all confess to ,god2 s !n e "o ( u %all give an acc\nt ( himself to ,god4 ,& ! same words are us$1 ) a little v>iation1 9 ,phil4 ii4 #aj1 #aa4 ,t at ! "n ( ,jesus e knee %\ld b[1 ( ?+s 9 heav51 & ?+s 9 e>?1 & ?+s "u ! e>?2 & t e tongue %\ld confess1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ,"l1 to ! ,glory ( ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,aga91 ! p]son1 ( :om ! prophet speaks1 is "o aga9/ :om ! _w 0 inc5s$1 :i* c be meant ( none b ,*ri/1 z signify+ ! opposition t he %\ld meet )1 & ! rage & fury t %\ld be direct$ aga9/ him1 :5 appe>+ 9 our nature4 ,aga91 he is said to be "o 9 :om we h righte\sness1 & 9 :om ! se$ ( ,israel %all be ju/ifi$2 :i* v evid5tly agrees ) ! acc\nt we h ( him 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 z a p]son by ^: righte\sness we are ju/ifi$1 or ^: righte\sness is imput$ to u = t end4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ano!r scripture1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #f4 9 :i* x is said1 ,?is is 8 "n1 :]eby he %all be call$1 ,! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 our righte\sness4 ,8 be+ call$ our righte\sness1 z 0 b n[ obs]v$1 implies1 t ! ,messiah1 our great ,m$iator1 is ! p]son spok5 (1 :o is call$ ,jehovah4 ,b ?is is f>!r ev9c$ f ! context1 inasmu* z x is said1 v]4 #e4 ,behold ! days come1 viz4 ! ,gospel day1 t ,i w raise unto ,david a righte\s bran*1 & a k+ %all reign & prosp]2 & %all execute judgm5t & ju/ice 9 ! e>?2 :i* any "o1 :o judges imp>tially ( ! s5se ( ,scripture1 w conclude to be spok5 conc]n+ our ,savi\r's erect+ ! gospel-disp5sation1 & be+ ! sole "l & gov]nor ( 8 *ur*4 ,h[ ! ex]cise ( 8 dom9ion ov] x proves 8 ,deity1 w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ head4 ,all t we ne$ to obs]ve at pres5t is1 t ?is description is v agreeable to 8 "* 9 ,scripture1 z ,m$iator2 !re=e he is call$ ,jehovah 9 ?is v]se4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$1 t ! words may be o!rwise translat$1 viz4 ,?is is ! "n1 :]eby ! ,"l our righte\sness1 namely1 ! ,fa!r1 %all call him4 ,answ4 ,x may be repli$1 t ! ,fa!r is nev] call$ 9 ,scripture1 our righte\sness z 0 b n[ obs]v$2 ?is be+ a "* peculi> to ! ,m$iator1 z x is fully expla9$ 9 sev]al places 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,z to :at may be f>!r said1 9 answ] to ?is objection1 x is well kn[n t ! ,hebrew ^w signifies ei!r actively or passively1 z x is diff]5tly po9t$1 ! lett]s be+ ! same2 & we %all n ent] into a critical disquisition conc]n+ ! orig91 or au!nticity ( ! ,hebrew po9ts1 to prove t our translation is j1 r ?an t m5tion$ 9 ! objection2 b %all h rec\rse to ! context to prove x4 ,accord+ly x appe>s f !nce1 t if x 7 translat$ accord+ to ! s5se ( ! objectors1 x w\ld be little less ?an a tautology1 q4 d4 ,i w raise to ,david a righte\s bran*2 & ?is is ! "n :]eby ,jehovah1 our righte\sness1 %all call him1 viz4 ! ,bran*2 s t at lea/1 ! s5se ( our translation ( ! text1 seems m natural1 z well z m agreeable to ! grammatical con/ruction obs]v$ 9 ! ,hebrew language1 9 :i* ! words ( a s5t5ce are n s transpos$ z !y are 9 ! ,greek & ,lat91 :i* !y are suppos$ to be1 9 ! s5se ( ! text conta9$ 9 ?is objection4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$2 t ?\gh our translation ( ! text 7 j1 & ,*ri/ 7 call$ ,jehovah1 yet x w n prove 8 ,deity1 s9ce x is said1 9 ,j]4 xxxiii4 #af4 speak+ conc]n+ ! *ur*1 ,?is is ! "n :]eby %e %all be call$1 ,! ,"l1 or ,jehovah1 our righte\sness4 ,answ4 ,x is evid5t f ! context1 t ?is is a p>allel scripture ) t be=e m5tion$2 ! same p]son1 to wit1 ! ,bran*1 is spok5 ( & ! same ?+s pr$ict$ conc]n+ ! gospel *ur*1 t 0 to be gov]n$ by him4 ,!re=e1 ?\gh x is pla9 t our translators und]/ood ?is text1 z spok5 ( ! *ur* ( ! ,jews or r ! ,gospel-,*ur*1 z _m o!rs d1 yet1 if we consid] ! s5se ( ! ,hebrew words "h us$ 1 x is v evid5t t !y might1 ) equal1 if n1 ) great] propriety1 h be5 r5d]$1 %all be call$ by h]2 & s ! s5se is ! same ) t ( ! o!r b n[ m5tion$2 ! ,bran*1 to wit1 our ,savi\r1 is to be call$1 ,! ,"l our righte\sness1 & ador$ z su* by ! *ur*4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 9 :i* our ,savi\r is call$ ,jehovah1 9 ,joel ii4 #bg4 ,& ye %all "k t ,i am ! ,"l1 viz4 ,jehovah1 y\r ,god1 & none else2 comp>$ ) v]4 #cb4 ,& x %all come to pass1 t :osoev] %all call on ! "n ( ! ,"l1 viz4 ,jehovah1 %all be deliv]$4 ,9 bo? ^! v]ses1 x is evid5t1 t our ,savi\r is call$ ,jehovah2 = ! p]son1 :o is s call$1 9 ! =m] ( !m1 is said1 v]4 #bh4 to ,p\r out 8 ,_s on all fle%2 c4 :i* ,scripture is expressly ref]r$ to him1 9 ,acts ii4 #af1 #ag4 & ?is p\r+ out ( 8 ,_s on all fle% "h pr$ict$ is also appli$1 9 v]4 #cc4 to him2 ,!re=e be+ by ! "r h& ( ,god exalt$1 & hav+ receiv$ ( ! ,fa!r1 ! promise ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 he ha? %$ =? ?is :i* ye n[ see & he>4 ,! argum5t is !re=e ?is3 he :o 01 accord+ to ?is prophecy1 to p\r out 8 ,_s on all fle%1 is call$ ,jehovah1 y\r ,god2 b ?is our ,savi\r is said to h done1 !re=e ! "n ,jehovah is ju/ly appli$ to him4 ,z to ! latt] ( ^! v]ses1 viz4 #cb4 ,:osoev] %all call on ! "n ( ! ,"l %all be deliv]$2 ?is also is ref]r$ to1 & expla9$1 z spok5 ( ,*ri/1 9 ,rom4 x4 #ac4 ,& t ! apo/le "h speaks ( call+ on ! "n ( ,*ri/1 is pla91 f ! =ego+ & foll[+ v]ses4 ,9 v]4 #i4 x is express$1 by confess+ ! ,"l ,jesus1 & x is !re connect$ ) salvation4 ,& ! apo/le proce$s to consid]1 t1 9 ord] to our confess+1 or call+ on 8 "n1 x is necess>y t ,*ri/ %\ld be prea*$1 v]4 #ad1 #ae4 & he f>!r adds1 9 ! foll[+ v]ses1 t ?\gh ,*ri/ 0 prea*$1 & 8 glory proclaim$ 9 ! gospel1 yet ! ,jews believ$ n 9 him1 & consequ5tly call$ n on 8 "n2 :i* 0 an accompli%m5t ( :at _h be5 =etold by ! prophet ,isaiah1 *ap4 liii4 #a4 ,:o ha? believ$ our report1 c4 intimat+ t x 0 pr$ict$1 t our ,savi\r %\ld be reject$1 & n be believ$ 9 by ! ,jews3 s t x is v evid5t ! apo/le is speak+ conc]n+ him1 & apply+ to him :at is m5tion$ 9 ?is scripture1 9 ! prophecy ( ,joel1 9 :i* he is call$ ,jehovah2 !re=e ?is glori\s "n belongs to him4 ,sev]al o!r scriptures might h be5 ref]r$ to1 to prove t ,*ri/ is call$ ,jehovah1 :i* are also appli$ to him 9 ! ,new-,te/am5t1 "s ( :i* may be occasionally m5tion$ "u "s foll[+ argum5ts2 b1 ,i ?9k1 :at ha? be5 already said is abundantly suffici5t to prove 8 ,deity1 f 8 hav+ ?is glori\s "n giv5 to him2 :i* leads u to consid] "s o!r names giv5 to him = ! pro( !re(2 accord+ly1 #b4 ,he is /yl$ ,"l & ,god1 9 su* a s5se1 z pla9ly proves 8 prop] ,deity4 ,we w n1 inde$1 d5y1 t ! names ,"l & ,god1 are sometimes giv5 to creatures2 yet we are n left )\t suffici5t light1 :]eby we may pla9ly disc]n :5 !y are appli$ to ! "o liv+ & true ,god1 & :5 n4 ,to ass]t ! contr>y1 w\ld be to reflect on ! wisdom & goodness ( ,god2 & x w\ld n only r5d] ^? scriptures1 9 :i* !y are conta9$1 l ! trumpet1 t gives an unc]ta9 s\nd1 b we %\ld be 9 ! greate/ dang] ( be+ l$ aside into a mo/ de/ructive mi/ake1 9 a matt] ( ! highe/ importance1 & h]eby be induc$ to give t glory to ! creature1 :i* is due to ,god alone2 !re=e we %all always f9d some?+1 ei!r 9 ! text1 or context1 t evid5tly det]m9es ! s5se ( ^! names1 :5ev] !y are appli$ to ,god1 or ! creature4 ,& "h let x be obs]v$1 t :5ev] ! ^w ,god or ,"l is giv5 to a creature1 !re is "s dim9utive "* annex$ to x1 :i* pla9ly di/+ui%es x f ! true ,god3 ?us :5 x is giv5 to idols1 x is intimat$1 t !y are s call$1 or falsely e/eem$ to be gods by _! deceiv$ wor%ipp]s2 & s !y are call$ /range gods1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #af4 & molt5 gods1 ,exod4 xxxiv4 #ag4 & new gods1 ,judges v4 #h4 & _! wor%ipp]s are reprov$ z bruti% & fooli%1 ,j]4 x4 #h4 ,aga91 :5 ! ^w ,god1 is appli$ to m51 !re is also some?+ 9 ! context1 :i* implies1 t :atev] *>act]s ( hon\r are giv5 to !m1 yet !y are subject to ! div9e contr\l2 z x is said1 ,psal4 lxxxii4 #a1 #f4 ,god /&e? 9 ! congregation ( ! mighty he judge? among ! gods2 & !y are at be/ b mortal m52 ,i h said ye are gods1 & all ( y are *ildr5 ( ! mo/ high1 b ye %all die l m52 !y are1 inde$1 describ$1 z be+ made p>tak]s ( ! div9e image1 consi/+ 9 "s less] bran*es ( sov]eignty & dom9ion2 b ?is is inf9itely bel[ ! idea ( sov]eignty & dom9ion1 :i* is conta9$ 9 ! ^w :5 appli$ to ! great ,god4 ,x is true1 ,god says to ,moses1 ,see1 ,i h made !e a god to ,ph>aoh1 ,exod4 vii4 #a4 by :i* we are n to und]/& t any ( ! div9e p]fections 7 communicat$ to1 or pr$icat$ ( him2 = ,god _c give 8 glory to ano!r3 b ! s5se is pla9ly ?is1 t he 0 set 9 ,god's /ead3 ?us he is said to be in/ead ( ,god to ,a>on1 *ap4 iv4 #af4 & ! same expression is us$ by ,elihu to ,job1 *ap4 xxxiii4 #f4 ,i am accord+ to ?y wi% 9 ,god's /ead2 s t ,moses's be+ made a god to ,ph>aoh1 implies no?+ else b ?is1 t he %\ld1 by be+ ,god's m9i/]1 9 inflict+ ! plagues :i* he design$ to br+ on ,ph>aoh & 8 s]vants1 be r5d]$ =midable to !m2 n t he %\ld h a "r to receive div9e hon\r f !m4 ,aga91 :5 ! ^w ,god is put absolutely1 )\t any additional "* ( glory1 or dim9ution annex$ to x1 x mu/ always be und]/ood ( ! great ,god1 ?is be+ t "n by :i* he is g5]ally kn[n 9 scripture1 & nev] o!rwise appli$1 )\t an intimation giv5 t he is n int5d$ !reby3 ?us ! ,fa!r & ! ,son are describ$ 9 ,john i4 #a4 ,! ,^w 0 ) ,god1 & ! ,^w 0 ,god1 & 9 _m o!r places ( scripture2 !re=e if we c prove t our ,savi\r is call$ ,god 9 scripture1 )\t any ?+ 9 ! context t5d+ to detract f ! mo/ kn[n s5se ( ! ^w1 ?is w be suffici5t to prove 8 prop] ,deity2 b we %all n only f9d t he is call$ ,god !re92 b !re are "s additional glories annex$ to t "n1 :]eby ?is w m abundantly appe>4 ,z to ! ^w ,"l1 ?\gh t is (t5 appli$ to creatures1 & is giv5 to sup]iors by _! subjects or s]vants1 yet ?is is also suffici5tly di/+ui%$1 :5 appli$ to a div9e ,p]son1 f any o!r s5se !re(1 z appli$ to creatures4 ,n[1 if we c prove t our ,savi\r is call$ ,"l & ,god 9 ?is s5se1 x w suffici5tly ev9ce 8 prop] ,deity2 &1 9 ord] h]eto1 we %all consid] sev]al scriptures1 :]e9 he is n only s call$1 b sev]al *>act]s ( glory are annex$1 & div9e hon\rs giv5 to him1 :i* are due to none b a div9e ,p]son1 :i* abundantly det]m9es ! s5se ( ^! words1 :5 appli$ to him4 ,&1 7#a47 ,we %all consid] "s scriptures 9 :i* he is call$ ,"l1 p>ticul>ly1 ,psal4 cx4 #a4 ,! ,"l said unto my ,"l1 ,sit ?\ at my "r h&1 until ,i make ?9e enemies ?y foot-/ool2 t our ,savi\r ! ,messiah1 is ! p]son :om ,david calls 8 ,"l1 is v evid5t1 f its be+ quot$ & appli$ to him 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 ,mat4 xxii4 #dd4 c4 & t by call+ him ,"l he ascribes div9e hon\r to him1 appe>s f h5ce1 t :5 ! "q 0 put to ! ,ph>isees1 ,if ,*ri/ 7 ,david's ,"l1 h[ c\ld he be 8 ,son8 ,!y might easily h repli$ to x1 _h x be5 tak5 9 a l[] s5se2 = x is n difficult to suppose t ,david might h a son desc5d+ f him1 :o might be advanc$ to ! highe/ hon\rs1 %ort ( :at are div9e2 b !y n und]/&+ h[ two inf9itely di/ant natures c\ld be unit$ 9 "o p]son1 s t at ! same "t he %\ld be call$ ,david's son1 & yet 8 ,"l1 9 su* a s5se z proves 8 ,deity1 !y 7 conf\nd$1 & put to sil5ce4 ,b :e!r !y ackn[l$g$ him to be a div9e ,p]son or no1 x is evid5t t ,david consid]s him z su*2 or z ! ,p]son :o1 pursuant to ,god's cov5ant made ) him1 0 to sit & rule ^u 8 ?rone1 9 :om alone x c\ld be said t x %\ld be p]petual1 or t ( 8 k+dom !re %\ld be no end2 & inasmu* z he says1 v]4 #c4 ,?y p %all be will+ 9 ! day ( ?y p[]1 speak+ ( ! ,p]son :om he calls 8 ,"l1 :o 0 to be 8 ,son1 he pla9ly inf]s t he %\ld ex]t div9e p[]1 & consequ5tly prove himself to be a div9e ,p]son4 ,aga91 if ! ^w ,"l be appli$ to him1 z d5ot+ 8 sov]eignty ov] ! *ur*1 & 8 be+ ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 ?is w be consid]$ "u ! next head1 :5 we speak conc]n+ ^? glori\s titles & attributes t are giv5 to him1 :i* prove 8 ,deity2 & !re=e we %all waive x at pres5t1 & only consid] two or ?ree scriptures1 9 :i* he is call$ ,"l1 9 a m glori\s s5se ?an :5 x is appli$ to any creature3 ?us 9 ,rev4 xvii4 #ad4 speak+ ( ! ,lamb1 :i* is a "* t c be appli$ to none b him1 & t z ,m$iator1 he is call$ ,"l ( lords1 & ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?1 9 ,rev4 i4 #e4 & ! ,"l ( glory1 9 #a ,cor4 ii4 #h4 :i* w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$1 :5 we speak conc]n+ 8 glori\s titles1 z an argum5t to prove x2 !re=e all t we %all obs]ve at pres5t is1 t ?is is ! same "* by :i* ,god is ackn[l$g$ by ^? t d5y our ,savi\r's ,deity to be describ$ 9 ,deut4 x4 #ag4 ,! ,"l y\r ,god1 is ,god ( gods1 & ,"l ( lords2 a great ,god & t]rible2 s t we h z mu* gr\nd to conclude1 :5 ,*ri/ is call$ ,"l1 ) su* additional m>ks ( glory1 ( :i* m 9 its prop] place1 t ?is proves 8 ,deity1 z truly z ! ,deity ( ! ,fa!r is prov$ f ?is scripture4 7#b47 ,*ri/ is (t5 9 scripture call$ ,god1 9 su* a s5se1 9 :i* x is nev] appli$ to a creature3 ?us he is call$1 9 ,psal4 xlv4 #f4 ,?y ?rone ,o ,god1 is = ev]1 & ev]2 & !re are _m o!r glori\s ?+s spok5 ( him 9 t ,psalm1 :i* is a f>!r confirmation t he1 :o is "h call$ ,god1 is a div9e ,p]son1 9 ! same s5se z ,god ! ,fa!r is2 p>ticul>ly he is said1 v]4 #b4 ,to be fair] ?an ! *ildr5 ( m51 t is1 inf9itely above !m2 &1 v]4 #aa4 speak+ to ! *ur*1 x is said1 ,he is ?y ,"l1 & wor%ip ?\ him2 &1 9 ! foll[+ v]ses1 ! *ur*'s compleat bless$ness consi/s 9 its be+ br\ght into 8 palace1 :o is ! ,k+ !re(1 & s d5otes him to be ! spr+ & f\nta9 ( compleat bless$ness1 & 8 "n1 or glory1 is to be rememb]$ 9 all g5]ations1 & ! p %all praise him = ev] & ev]4 ,?is glory is ascrib$ to him1 :o is call$ ,god2 & _m o!r ?+s are said conc]n+ him1 relat+ to 8 works1 8 victories1 8 trumphs1 :i* are v agreeable to t "*2 s t x evid5tly appe>s t ! ,p]son spok5 ( 9 ?is ,psalm1 is truly & prop]ly ,god4 ,i am s5sible t ! ,anti-tr9it>ians w object to ?is1 t sev]al ?+s are spok5 conc]n+ him 9 ?is ,psalm1 t argue 8 inf]iority to ! ,fa!r2 b ?is only proves t ! ,p]son "h spok5 ( is consid]$ z ,god-man1 ,m$iator1 9 :i* respect he is1 9 "o nature1 equal1 &1 9 ! o!r1 inf]ior to him2 7 x o!rwise1 "o expression conta9$ 9 ?is ,psalm w\ld be inconsi/5t )1 & contradictory to ano!r4 ,to ?is we %all only add1 z an und5iable pro(1 t x is ,*ri/ t is "h spok5 (1 z also t he is consid]$ z ,m$iator1 z b n[ obs]v$2 t ! apo/le1 speak+ ( him z ,m$iator1 & display+ 8 div9e glory z su*1 ref]s to ^! words ( ! ,psalmi/1 ,heb4 i4 #h4 ,unto ! ,son he sai?1 ,?y ?rone1 ,o ,god1 is = ev] & ev]2 a sceptre ( righte\sness is ! sceptre ( ?y k+dom4 ,aga91 ano!r pro( ( our ,savi\r's ,deity may be tak5 f ,mat?4 i4 #bc4 ,behold a virg9 %all be ) *ild1 & %all call 8 "n ,emmanuel1 :i* be+ int]pret$1 is1 ,god ) u4 ,8 inc>nation is :at gives occasion1 z is pla9 f ! words1 = 8 be+ describ$ by ?is "n or "*1 ,god ) u1 :i* imports ! same ?+ z :5 x is else:]e said1 ,john i4 #ad4 ,! ,^w 0 made fle%1 & dwelt among u4 ,?is _c be appli$ to any b ,*ri/2 to say ! ,fa!r is call$ ,emmanuel1 is su* a /ra9 ^u ! s5se ( ! text1 z no imp>tial read] w all[ (2 = x is pla9 t x is a "n giv5 to ! ,son ^u ?is great occasion2 & ?is is z glori\s a display ( 8 ,deity1 z :5 ,god ! ,fa!r says1 if we suppose t text to be spok5 ( him else:]e1 9 ,exod4 xxix4 #de4 ,i w dwell among/ ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 & w be _! ,god4 ,aga91 ,*ri/'s ,deity is prov$1 9 #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 f 8 be+ /yl$ ,god1 manife/ 9 ! fle%1 imply+1 t ! second ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead 0 unit$ to our nature2 = nei!r ! ,fa!r nor ! ,holy ,gho/ 7 ev] said to be manife/$ 9 ! fle%2 &1 besides1 he is di/+ui%$ f ! ,_s1 z ju/ifi$ by him4 ,& he is n call$ ,god1 because ( 8 inc>nation1 z "s ,soc9ian writ]s suppose2 = to be inc>nate1 supposes ! pre-exi/5ce ( t nature1 to :i* ! human nature 0 unit$1 s9ce x is call$ else:]e1 assum+1 or tak+ fle%1 z x is "h1 be+ manife/$ !re91 & consequ5tly t he 0 ,god be=e ?is act ( inc>nation2 & !re is c]ta9ly no?+ 9 ! text :i* det]m9es ! ^w ,god to be tak5 9 a less prop] s5se1 any m ?an :5 x is appli$ to ! ,fa!r4 ,object4 ,x is object$ t ! ^w ,god is n f\nd 9 all ! manuscripts ( ! ,greek text1 nor 9 "s translations !re(1 p>ticul>ly ! ,syriac1 ,arabic1 & vulg> ,lat91 :i* r5d] x1 ! my/]y :i* 0 manife/ 9 ! fle%1 c4 ,answ4 ,x is n pret5d$ to be left out 9 above two ,greek copies1 & x is v unreasonable to oppose ^! to all ! re/4 ,z = ! ,syriac & ,arabic translations2 "s suppose t x is n true 9 fact t ! ^w ,god is left out 9 ! ,arabic1 & ?\gh x be left out 9 ! ,syriac1 yet x is conta9$ 9 ! s5se !re1 :i* is1 great is ! my/]y ( godl9ess t he 0 manife/$ 9 ! fle%2 & z = ! vulg> ,lat9 v]sion1 t has n cr$it en\gh1 especially among ,prote/ants1 to support x1 :5 /&+ 9 competition ) s _m copies ( scripture 9 :i* ! ^w is f\nd2 !re=e we c by no means give up ! argum5t :i* is tak5 f ?is text to prove our ,savi\r's ,deity4 ,besides z a f>!r confirmation h]e(1 we might appeal to ! v words ( ! text itself1 :]eby x w pla9ly appe>1 t if ! ^w ,god be left out ( x1 ! foll[+ "p ( ! v]se w n be s consi/5t ) a my/]y z x is ) our ,savi\r2 p>ticul>ly x is a v great impropriety ( expression to say t a my/]y1 or z "s ,soc9ian writ]s expla9 x1 ! w ( ,god#aab1 0 manife/ 9 ! fle%1 & receiv$ 9 a glori\s mann]2 = ?is is n agreeable to ! s5se ( ! ,greek words1 s9ce x is pla9 t 1 :i* we r5d] 0 manife/ 9 ! fle%1 is ju/ly translat$1 be+ nev] us$ 9 scripture to signify ! prea*+ ! gospel by weak mortal m51 z !y und]/& x3 b on ! o!r h& x is (t5 appli$ to ! manife/ation ( our ,savi\r 9 8 inc>nation1 & is expla9$ :5 x is said1 ,john i4 #ad4 t he 0 made fle%1 & we beheld 8 glory#aac2 & z = ! gospel1 ?\gh x met ) reception :5 prea*$ to ! ,g5tiles1 & !re 7 _m circum/ances ( glory t att5d$ ?is disp5sation1 yet x c\ld n be said = t reason to be receiv$ up into glory4 ,n[ s9ce :at is said 9 ?is v]se agrees to our ,savi\r1 & n to ! my/]y ( godl9ess1 we are b\nd to conclude t he is ,god manife/ 9 ! fle%1 & !re=e t ?is objection is ( no =ce4 ,! next scripture :i* we %all consid]1 is ,acts xx4 #bh4 ,fe$ ! *ur* ( ,god1 :i* he ha? pur*as$ ) 8 own blood1 :]e we obs]ve1 t he :o is "h spok5 ( is said to h a propriety 9 ! *ur*2 ?is no m]e creature c be said to h1 b our ,savi\r is n only "h b else:]e describ$ z hav+ a "r to x2 ?us x is said 9 ,hebrews iii4 #c1 #d1 #f4 ,he 0 c\nt$ wor?y ( m glory ?an ,moses1 inasmu* z he :o ha? build$ ! h\se1 ha? m hon\r ?an ! h\se2 & he t ha? built all ?+s is ,god1 :i* is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? n only built 8 *ur* b all ?+s1 & !re=e mu/ be ,god2 & v]4 #f4 he is call$ a ,son ov] 8 own h\se2 s t he is ! pur*as]1 ! build]1 & ! proprietor ( 8 *ur*1 & !re=e mu/ be a div9e p]son2 & !n x is obs]v$1 t he t ha? pur*as$ ?is *ur* is ,god1 & t ,god ha? done ?is ) 8 own blood2 ?is _c be appli$ to any b ! ,m$iator1 ! ,son ( ,god1 ^: ,deity x pla9ly proves4 ,object4 #a4 ,"s object aga9/ ?is s5se ( ! text1 t ! ^w ,god "h is ref]r$ to ! ,fa!r1 & s ! s5se is1 fe$ ! *ur* ( ,god1 t is1 ( ! ,fa!r1 :i* ,he1 t is1 ,*ri/1 ha? pur*as$ ) 8 own blood4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t ?is seems a v great /ra9 & =ce ^u ! grammatical s5se ( ! words1 = c]ta9ly ,he mu/ ref] to ! imm$iate antec$5t1 & t is ,god1 to wit1 ! ,son4 ,if su* a me?od ( exp\nd+ scripture 7 to be all[$1 x w\ld be an easy matt] to make ! ^w ( ,god speak :at we please to h x2 !re=e we mu/ take x 9 ! mo/ pla9 & obvi\s s5se1 z t is :i* we h giv5 ( ?is text1 :]eby x appe>s t ,god ! ,son has pur*as$ ! *ur* ) 8 own blood1 & t he has a "r to x4 ,object4 #b4 ,god ! ,fa!r is said to h pur*as$ ! *ur* by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :i* is call$ 8 blood1 z he is ! ,proprietor ( all ?+s4 ,answ4 ,?\gh ,god be ! ,proprietor ( all ?+s1 yet no "o1 t does n lab\r v h>d to ma9ta9 ! cause he is def5d+1 w\ld und]/& 8 blood 9 ?is s5se4 ,accord+ to ?is me?od ( speak+1 ,god ! ,fa!r might be said to h done e ?+ t ! ,m$iator did1 & s to h %$ 8 blood ^u ! cross1 z well z to h pur*as$ ! *ur* !reby1 z hav+ a propriety 9 x4 ,! next scripture1 :i* proves our ,savi\r's ,deity1 is ,rom4 ix4 #e4 ,( :om1 z conc]n+ ! fle%1 ,*ri/ came1 :o is ov] all1 ,god bless$ = ev]2 :]e he is n only call$ ,god1 b ,god bless$ = ev]2 :i* is a "* too high = any creature1 & is ! v same t is giv5 to ! ,fa!r1 9 #b ,cor4 xi4 #ca4 :o is /yl$1 ,! ,god & ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* is bless$ = ev]more1 t is1 n only ! ,object ( wor%ip1 b ! ,f\nta9 ( bless$ness4 ,n[ if ,*ri/ be s call$1 z x seems evid5t t he is1 !n ! ^w ,god is1 9 ?is text1 appli$ to him 9 ! highe/ s5se1 s z to argue him a div9e ,p]son4 ,n[ t ?is is spok5 ( our ,savi\r1 is pla91 because he is ! subject ( ! proposition !re9 conta9$1 & is consid]$1 z be+ ( ! fa!rs1 conc]n+ ! fle%1 i4 e4 ) respect to 8 human nature2 s t if we c prove t he is "h call$ ,god1 bless$ = ev]1 we %all h ! argum5t we cont5d =1 ?is be+ ! only ?+ conte/$ by ! ,anti-tr9it>ians4 ,object4 ,x is object$1 t ! words maybe o!rwise r5d]$1 namely1 ,let ,god1 viz4 ! ,fa!r1 :o is ov] all1 be bless$ = ev]1 to wit1 = ?is great privilege1 t ,*ri/ %\ld come 9 ! fle%2 !re=e x does n prove t :i* we br+ x =4 ,answ4 ,9 def5ce ( our translation ( ^! words1 x may be repli$1 t x is v agreeable to ! grammatical con/ruction !re(4 ,x is true1 ,erasmus def5ds ! o!r s5se ( ! text1 & !reby gives an h&le to _m aft] him1 to make use ( x1 z an objection aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 :i*1 he says1 may be pla9ly prov$ f _m o!r scriptures2 x is v /range1 t1 ) "o h&1 he %\ld build up1 &1 ) ! o!r1 ov]?r[ ,*ri/'s prop] ,deity1 unless we attribute x to t affectation :i* he _h 9 8 temp] to appe> s+ul>1 &1 9 _m ?+s1 run c\nt] to ! common s5se ( mank9d2 or else to ! fav\rable ?\ghts :i* he appe>s to h _h1 9 "s in/ances1 ( ! ,arian s*eme4 ,x may be obs]v$1 t ! mo/ anci5t v]sions r5d] ?is text 9 ! s5se ( our translation2 z d mo/ ( ! anci5t fa!rs 9 _! def5ce ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 z a late writ] obs]ves4#aad ,& x is c]ta91 ?is s5se giv5 !re( by ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 is s app>5tly =c$ & /ra9$1 t "s ( ! ,soc9ians !mselves1 ^: int]e/ x 0 to h tak5 x !re91 h n ?\ght fit to insi/ on x4 ,& a le>n$ writ]#aae1 :o has appe>$ 9 ! ,anti-tr9it>ian cause1 seems to argue bel[ himself1 :5 he attempts to give a turn to ?is text1 agreeable to 8 own s*eme2 = c]ta9ly he w\ld h def5d$ 8 s5se ( ! text bett] ?an he does1 _h x be5 def5sible2 s9ce we c receive v little conviction f 8 alleg+1 t 8,x is unc]ta9 :e!r ! ^w ,god 0 orig9ally 9 ! text2 & if x 01 :e!r x be n spok5 ( ! ,fa!r40 ,to say no m ?an ?is to x1 is n to def5d ?is s5se ( ! text2 = if !re 7 any d\bt :e!r ! ^w ,god 0 left out ( any anci5t manuscripts1 he w\ld h oblig$ ! _w1 _h he ref]r$ to !m1 :i*1 ,i ?9k1 no "o else has done3 &1 s9ce he supposes x unc]ta9 :e!r x be n !re spok5 ( ! ,fa!r1 t ought to h be5 prov$1 or n sugge/$4 ,we might obs]ve1 9 def5ce ( our translation1 t :5ev] ! words are s us$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 t !y may be translat$1 ,bless$ be ,god#aaf1 !y are dispos$ 9 a diff]5t =m1 or ord]1 & n exactly s z we read !m !re93 b1 ?\gh ?is be a probable argum5t1 we w n insi/ on x1 b %all r prove our translation to be j1 f ! connexion ( ! words1 ) :at goes imm$iately be=e1 :]e ! apo/le _h be5 speak+ ( our ,savi\r1 z desc5d+ f ! fa!rs1 accord+ to ! fle%1 or consid]+ him z to 8 human nature2 !re=e x is v reasonable to suppose he w\ld speak ( him z to 8 div9e nature1 especially s9ce bo? ^! natures are spok5 ( toge!r1 9 ,john i4 #ad4 & else:]e2 & :y !y %\ld n be int5d$ "h1 _c well be acc\nt$ =2 s t if our translation be only suppos$ to be equally j ) !irs1 :i*1 ,i ?9k1 none pret5d to d5y1 ! connexion ( ! p>ts ( ! proposition laid d[n !re91 det]m9es ! s5se !re( 9 our fav\r4 ,"h ,i _c pass ov] t pro( :i* we h ( our ,savi\r's div9ity1 9 #a ,john v4 #bj4 ,?is is ! true ,god1 & et]nal life2 :]e ! true ,god is oppos$1 n only to ^? idols1 :i*1 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 he advises !m to keep !mselves f2 9 :i* s5se ! ,anti-tr9it>ians !mselves sometimes call him ! true ,god1 t is z mu* z to say1 he is n an idol2 ^u :i* occasion a le>n$ writ]#aag obs]ves1 t !y deal ) him z ,judas did ) our ,savi\r1 cry1 ,hail ,ma/]1 & !n betray him3 !y w\ld be ?\ght to ascribe e ?+ to him b prop] ,deity2 b t ?is belongs to him1 w evid5tly appe>1 if we c prove t ^! words are spok5 ( him4 ,x is true1 ! le>n$ au?or ( ! scripture-doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity#aah1 takes a great deal ( pa9s to prove t x is ! ,fa!r :o is "h spok5 (2 & 8 exposition ( ! =m] "p ( ! text1 :i* does n imm$iately support 8 cause1 seems v j1 :5 he says1 ,! ,son ( ,god is come1 & ha? giv5 u an und]/&+1 t we may "k him t is true1 viz4 ! ,fa!r1 & we are 9 him t is true1 speak+ /ill ( ! ,fa!r1 by or ?r\gh 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/2 b1 ,i humbly conceive1 he does n acquit himself s well 9 ! s5se he gives ( ! foll[+ words1 ^u :i* ! :ole /ress ( ! argum5t dep5ds1 n only 9 t he takes x = grant$1 t ! ^w 1 ,?is1 ref]s back1 z is mo/ natural & usual1 n to ! la/ ^w 9 ord]1 b to ! la/ & pr9cipal 9 s5se1 namely1 ! ,fa!r1 :i* is1 at lea/1 d\btful1 s9ce any unprejudic$ read]1 :o ha? n a cause to ma9ta91 :i* obliges him to und]/& x s1 w\ld ref] x to ! imm$iate antec$5t1 viz4 ! ,son1 by :om we h an int]e/ 9 ! ,fa!r2 = :5 he _h be5 speak+ ( him z ,m$iator1 &1 z su*1 z ! au?or ( ?is great privilege1 namely1 our kn[+ ! ,fa!r1 & be+ 9 him1 x seems v agreeable to describe him z a ,p]son e way qualifi$ = ?is "w1 & consequ5tly z be+ ! true ,god2 & besides1 ! apo/le _h spok5 ( ! ,fa!r 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! v]se1 z him t is true1 or1 z "s manuscripts h x1 him t is ! true ,god1 z ! same au?or obs]ves2 !re=e :at reason c be assign$ :y ?is %\ld be aga9 repeat$1 & ! apo/le suppos$ to say we "k ! ,fa!r1 :o is ! true ,god1 :i* c]ta9ly do? n run s smoo?1 to say ! be/ ( x1 z :5 we apply x to our ,savi\r3 t au?or1 inde$1 attempts to remove ! impropriety ( ! expression1 by giv+ an uncommon s5se ( ^! words1 namely1 ,?is k ( ,god is ! true religion1 & ! way to et]nal life2 or1 ?is is ! true wor%ip ( ,god by 8 ,son unto et]nal life1 :i*1 ?\gh x be a tru?1 yet c h>dly be suppos$ to comport ) ! grammatical s5se ( ! words2 = :y %\ld ! true ,god be tak5 9 a prop] s5se 9 "o "p ( ! v]se1 & a figurative 9 ! o!r8 ,& if we take ?is lib]ty ( suppos+ ellipses 9 texts1 & supply+ !m ) words t make to our own purpose1 x w\ld be no difficult matt] to prove almo/ any doctr9e f scripture2 !re=e ! pla9 s5se ( ! text is1 t our ,savi\r is ! true ,god int5d$ 9 ^! words2 & x is z evid5t a pro( ( 8 ,deity1 z :5 ! ,fa!r is call$1 ! true ,god2 or ! only true ,god1 z he is 9 ,john xvii4 #c4 :]e1 ?\gh he be s call$1 nev]!less he is n to be consid]$ z ! only ,p]son :o is ,god1 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se1 b z hav+ ! "o div9e nature2 9 :i* s5se ! ^w ,god is always tak51 :5 ,god is said to be "o4 ,moreov]1 let x be obs]v$1 t he :o is "h call$ ! true ,god1 is /yl$1 life et]nal1 :i*1 ,i humbly conceive1 ! ,fa!r nev] is1 ?\gh he be said to give u et]nal life1 9 "o ( ! =ego+ v]ses2 :]eas x is n only said conc]n+ our ,savi\r1 t 9 him 0 life1 ,john i4 #d4 b he says1 ,john xiv4 #f4 ,i am ! life2 & x is said 9 #a ,john i4 #b4 ,! life 0 manife/$1 & we h se5 x1 or him1 & %ew unto y t et]nal life1 :i* 0 ) ! ,fa!r1 :i* is an explication ( 8 own words1 ,john i4 #a4 ) ,god2 & !n he expla9s :at he _h said 9 v]4 #ad4 ( ! same *apt]1 :5 he says1 ! ^w ( life1 or ! ,p]son :o calls himself ! life 0 manife/$ unto u2 :i* seems to be a peculi> phrase1 us$ by ?is apo/le1 :]eby he sets =? our ,savi\r's glory "u ?is "*1 :om he calls life1 or et]nal life2 & he t is s1 is ! same ,p]son1 :o is call$ ! true ,god2 :i* "* ( be+ true1 is (t5 us$ & appli$ to ,*ri/1 by ! same inspir$ writ]1 m ?an by any o!r1 z appe>s f sev]al scriptures1 ,rev4 iii4 #ag1 #ad1 & *ap4 xix4 #aa4 & ?\gh1 inde$1 x ref]s to him1 z ,m$iator1 z does also 8 be+ call$ et]nal life1 yet ?is agrees v well ) 8 prop] ,deity1 :i* we _c b ?9k to be pla9ly ev9c$ by ?is text4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 :i* n only speaks ( ,*ri/ z ,god1 b ) "s o!r div9e *>act]s ( glory add$ to 8 "n1 :i* prove 8 prop] ,deity3 ?us 9 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 he is /yl$1 ! mighty ,god1 & sev]al o!r glori\s titles are giv5 to him2 z1 ! wond]ful ,c\nsellor1 ! ev]la/+ ,fa!r1 ! ,pr9ce ( peace2 ^! are all appli$ to him1 z "o ^: inc>nation 0 =etold1 to u a ,*ild is born1 c4 ,& he is f>!r describ$ z a ,p]son :o 0 to be ! ,gov]nor ( 8 *ur*1 z x is said1 ! gov]nm5t %all be ^u 8 %\ld]s2 all :i* expressions s exactly agree ) 8 "* z ,god-man1 ,m$iator1 t !y conta9 an evid5t pro( ( 8 prop] ,deity4 ,object4 ,!y :o d5y our ,savi\r's ,deity1 object1 t ! words ought to be o!rwise translat$1 viz4 ! wond]ful ,c\nsellor1 ! mighty ,god1 ! ev]la/+ ,fa!r1 %all call him1 ! ,pr9ce ( peace4 ,answ4 ,we h be=e obs]v$1 9 def5ce ( our translation ( ano!r text1#aai t ! ,hebrew ^w1 t we translate1 he %all be call$1 7:i* is ! same ) t :i* is us$ 9 ?is text7 does n fully appe> to signify actively2 & also t su* transpositions1 z are1 bo? !re & "h1 made use (1 are n agreeable to t language2 & !re=e our s5se ( ! text is s pla9 & natural1 t any "o1 :o reads x imp>tially1 )\t =c+ x to speak :at !y w\ld h x1 w\ld take x 9 ! s5se 9 :i* we translate x1 :i* conta9s a v evid5t pro( ( our ,savi\r's div9ity4 ,!re is ano!r scripture :i* speaks ( ,*ri/1 n only z ,god1 b z ! great ,god1 9 ,tit4 ii4 #ac4 ,look+ = t bless$ hope1 & ! glori\s appe>+ ( ! great ,god1 & our ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/2 none ev] d5i$ t he1 :o is said to appe>1 is true & prop] ,god1 & !re=e ! pr9cipal ?+ we h to prove is1 t ! text ref]s only to our ,savi\r1 or t ! apo/le does n speak !re9 ( two ,p]sons1 to wit1 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 b ( ! ,son2 & accord+ly1 ?\gh we (t5times take occasion to v9dicate our translation1 "h we _c b ?9k x ought to be correct$2 & t ! ^w & %\ld be r5d]$ ev53#abj ,b1 because ,i w\ld n lay too great a /ress on a grammatical criticism1 h[ probable soev] x may be2 we may consid] "s o!r ?+s 9 ! text1 :]eby x appe>s t our ,savi\r is ! only ,p]son spok5 ( !re91 f :at is said ( him1 agreeable to 8 "* z ,m$iator3 ?us ! apo/le "h speaks ( 8 appe>+2 z he also does else:]e1 9 ,heb4 ix4 #bh4 ,he %all appe> ! second "t )\t s9 unto salvation2 & 9 #a ,john iii4 #b4 ,:5 he %all appe>1 we %all be l him1 c4 & !n he :o1 9 ?is text1 is said to appe>1 is call$ ! bless$ hope1 t is1 ! object ( 8 p's expectation1 :o %all be bless$ by him :5 he appe>s3 ?us he is call$1 9 #a ,tim4 i4 #a4 our hope1 & 9 ,coloss4 i4 #bg4 ,! hope ( glory2 n[ we d n f9d t ! ,fa!r is describ$ 9 scripture z appe>+1 or z ! hope ( 8 p4 ,x is true1 a late writ]#aba gives t turn to ! text1 & supposes1 t z ! ,fa!r is said to judge ! _w by ,jesus ,*ri/1 & z :5 ! ,son %all come at la/1 x w be 9 ! glory ( 8 ,fa!r2 s1 9 t s5se1 ! ,fa!r may be said to appe> by him1 z ! brightness ( 8 glory %9es =? 9 8 appe>ance4 ,b s9ce ?is is no :]e appli$ to ! s5se ( ^? o!r scriptures1 :i* speak ( e eye's see+ him 9 8 human nature1 & pla9ly ref] to "s glories t %all be put ^u t nature1 :i* %all be ! object ( s5se2 :y %\ld we say t ! text imports no?+ else b t ! ,fa!r %all appe> 9 8 appe>+1 :i* is su* a /ra9 ^u ! s5se ( ! words1 t !y :o make use ( x w\ld n all[ (1 9 o!r cases8 ,i might h add$1 z a f>!r confirmation ( ! s5se we h giv5 ( ?is text1 its agreeabl5ess ) :at ! apo/le says1 9 ,tit4 ii4 #aj4 :5 he calls ! gospel1 ,! doctr9e ( ,god our ,savi\r1 & ) :at imm$iately foll[s 9 v]4 #ad4 :]e1 hav+ be=e describ$ him z our ,savi\r1 he proce$s to %ew :]e9 he 0 s1 namely1 by giv+ himself = u1 t he might r$eem u f all iniquity2 & he is n only call$ ,god our ,savi\r by ?is apo/le1 b he is s call$ 9 #b ,pet4 i4 #a4 :]e ! *ur* is said to h obta9$ l preci\s fai?1 ?r\gh ! righte\sness ( ,god1 & our ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/2 or z ! m>g9al read+ has x1 ( our ,god & ,savi\r2 ?is seems to be s j a read+ ( ! text we are consid]+1 t "s1 on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 all[ t ! words w v well be> x2 b !y ?9k _! s5se agreeable1 z ! au?or b n[ m5tion$ says1 to ! :ole t5or ( ,scripture1 :i* is little o!r ?an a boa/1 z ?\gh ! scripture fav\r$ _! s*eme ( doctr9e1 :i*1 :e!r x does or no1 !y1 :o consid] ! argum5ts on bo? sides1 may judge2 & we ?9k1 we h z mu* reason to conclude t our s5se ( ! words1 :i* e/abli%es ! doctr9e ( our ,savi\r's be+ ! great ,god1 is agreeable to ! :ole t5or ( scripture2 b1 pass+ t ov]1 we proce$ to ano!r argum5t4 ,!re is "o scripture 9 :i* our ,savi\r is call$ bo? ,"l & ,god1 viz4 ,john xx4 #bh4 ,& ,?omas answ]$ & said unto him1 ,my ,"l1 & my ,god4 ,! mann] ( address to our ,savi\r1 9 ^! words1 implies an act ( adoration1 giv5 to him by ?is disciple1 ^u 8 hav+ receiv$ a conviction ( 8 resurrection f ! dead2 & !re is no?+ 9 ! text1 b :at imports 8 "r to ! same glory :i* belongs to ! ,fa!r1 :5 ,he is call$ 8 p's ,god4 ,h]e9 !y lay claim to him1 z _! cov5ant ,god1 _! *ief good & happ9ess2 ?us ,david expresses himself1 ,psal4 xxxi4 #ad4 ,i tru/$ 9 !e1 ,o ,"l1 ,i said ?\ art my ,god2 & ,god promises1 9 ,hos4 ii4 #bc4 t he w\ld say to !m :i* 7 n 8 p1 ,?\ art my ,god2 & *ap4 viii4 #b4 ,israel %all cry unto me1 ,my ,god we "k !e2 & ! apo/le ,paul speak+ ( ! ,fa!r1 says1 ,phil4 iv4 #ai4 ,my ,god %all supply all y\r ne$1 c4 t is1 ! ,god f :om ,i h all supplies ( grace2 ! ,god :om ,i wor%ip1 to :om ,i owe all ,i h1 or hope =1 :o is ! ,f\nta9 ( all bless$ness4 ,n[ if !re be no?+ 9 ?is text we are consid]+1 t det]m9es ! words to be tak5 9 a l[] s5se ?an ?is1 z !re does n appe> to be1 !n we are b\nd to conclude1 t ,*ri/'s ,deity is fully prov$ f x4 ,object4 ,"s ( ! ,soc9ians suppose1 t ! words1 my ,"l1 & my ,god1 conta9 a =m ( exclamation1 or admiration2 & t ,?omas 0 surpriz$ :5 he 0 conv9c$ t our ,savi\r 0 ris5 f ! dead1 & s cries out1 z "o 9 a rapture1 ,o my ,"l6 ,o my ,god6 int5d+ h]eby ! ,fa!r1 to ^: p[] alone ?is ev5t 0 ow+4 ,answ4 ,su* exclamations z ^!1 ?\gh (t5 us$ 9 common conv]sation1 & sometimes )\t t due reg>d to ! div9e ,maje/y1 t ought to att5d !m1 are n agreeable to ! scripture way ( speak+4 ,b1 if any scriptures might be produc$ to ju/ify x1 x is suffici5tly evid5t1 t no su* ?+ is int5d$ 9 ^! words1 n only because ! grammatical con/ruction w n admit ( x1#abb b because ! words are br\ght 9 z a reply to :at ,*ri/ _h spok5 to him 9 ! =ego+ v]se2 ,?omas answ]$ & said unto him1 ,my ,"l1 c4 :]eas x is v absurd to suppose1 t an exclamation conta9s ! =m ( a reply1 !re=e x mu/ be tak5 = an explicit ackn[l$gm5t ( him1 z 8 ,"l1 & 8 ,god2 s t ?is objection repres5ts ! words s contr>y to ! kn[n acceptation !re(1 t _m ( ! ,soc9ians !mselves1 & o!r late writ]s1 :o oppose our ,savi\r's prop] ,deity1 d n ?9k fit to insi/ on x1 b h rec\rse to "s o!r me?ods1 to acc\nt = ^? difficulties1 t lie 9 _! way1 tak5 f ?is1 & o!r texts1 :]e ,*ri/ is pla9ly call$ ,god1 z 9 ,john i4 #a4 & _m o!r places 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,"h we may take occasion to consid] ! me?od :i* ! ,anti-tr9it>ians use to acc\nt = ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 9 :i* ,*ri/ is call$ ,god4 ,&1 #a4 ,"s h _h rec\rse to a critical rem>k1 :i* !y make on ! ^w ,god1 namely1 t :5 x has ! article be=e x1 x adds an emphasis to ! s5se !re(1 & det]m9es x to be appli$ to ! ,fa!r4 ,& inasmu* z ! ^w is sometimes appli$ to him1 :5 !re is no article1 7:i*1 to "s1 w\ld appe> an objection1 suffici5t to invalidate ?is rem>k7 !y add1 t x is always to be appli$ to him1 if !re be no?+ 9 ! text t det]m9es x o!rwise4 ,?is rem>k 0 fir/ made by ,orig51 & aft]w>ds l>gely insi/$ on by ,eusebius1 z ,dr4 ,cl>ke obs]ves2#abc & he s f> gives into x1 z t he appreh5ds x is nev] appli$1 :5 put absolutely 9 scripture1 to any o!r ,p]son2 we %all !re=e enquire into ! ju/ice !re(4 ,by ! ^w ,god absolutely tak51 7:e!r h an article be=e x or no7 we und]/& no?+ else b its be+ us$ )\t any ?+ to det]m9e its application1 ei!r to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 or ,holy ,gho/2 :]eas1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 x is n absolutely us$1 !re are sev]al ?+s1 by :i* we may c]ta9ly "k to :i* ( ! div9e p]sons x belongs3 ?us x is p>ticul>ly appli$ to ! ,fa!r1 :5 !re is some?+ 9 ! text t di/+ui%es him f ! ,son or ,_s3 s ,john xiv4 #a4 ,ye believe 9 ,god1 viz4 ! ,fa!r1 believe also 9 me2 & 9 all ^? scriptures1 9 :i* ,*ri/ is call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 !re ! ^w ,god is det]m9$ to be appli$ to ! ,fa!r2 & :5 ,god is said to act 9 relation to ,*ri/ z ,m$iator1 z 9 ,heb4 ii4 #ac4 ,behold1 ,i & ! *ildr5 :i* ,god ha? giv5 me1 x is s appli$4 ,& ! ^w ,god is det]m9$ to be appli$ to ! ,son1 :5 he is p>ticul>ly m5tion$1 & s call$1 or describ$1 by any ( 8 ,m$iatorial works or *>act]s2 z 9 ,matt4 i4 #bc4 ,god1 viz4 ! ,son1 ) u2 & #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 ,god manife/ 9 ! fle%2 or :5 !re is any ?+ 9 ! context1 :i* discov]s t ! ^w ,god is to be appli$ to him4 ,also1 ) respect to ! ,holy ,gho/1 :5 any ( 8 ,p]sonal works1 or *>act]s1 are m5tion$ 9 ! text or context1 & ! ^w ,god appli$ to him1 to :om !y are ascrib$1 t det]m9es x to belong to ! ,holy ,gho/2 z 9 ,acts v4 #c1 #d4 speak+ conc]n+ ly+ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 x is expla9$1 ,?\ ha/ n ly$ unto m51 b unto ,god2 & #a ,cor4 iii4 #af4 ,"k ye n t ye are ! temple ( ,god1 & t ! ,_s ( ,god dwelle? 9 y2 b m ( ?is :5 we speak ( ! ,deity ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,9 ^!1 & su* l cases1 ! ^w ,god is n put absolutely2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 x is put absolutely :5 !re is no?+ ( ?is nature to det]m9e its application2 z 9 ^? scriptures t speak ( ! div9e ,unity1 viz4 9 ,matt4 xix4 #ag4 ,!re is none good b "o1 t is ,god2 & 9 #a ,cor4 viii4 #d4 ,!re is none o!r ,god b "o2 & 9 ,james ii4 #ai4 ,?\ believe/ t !re is "o ,god1 c4 & ,john x4 #cc4 ,?\1 be+ a man1 make/ ?yself ,god2 & 9 _m o!r places ( ! l nature1 9 :i* !re is an idea conta9$ ( ! div9e p]fections2 b x is n p>ticul>ly det]m9$ :i* ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead is int5d$ !reby4 ,?is is :at we are to und]/& by ! ^w 1 ,god1 be+ put absolutely )\t any reg>d to its hav+ an article be=e x1 or n2 f :5ce no?+ c]ta9 c be det]m9$ conc]n+ ! p>ticul> application !re(1 s9ce _m scriptures might easily be ref]r$ to1 9 :i* x is put )\t an article1 ?\gh appli$ to ! ,fa!r2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 x has v (t5 an article put be=e x :5 appli$ to idols1 or false gods2#abd & ! devil is call$1 1 ! god ( ?is _w2 & x may be obs]v$1 t 9 two evangeli/s1#abe ref]r+ to ! same ?+1 & us+ ! same words1 "o has ! ^w ) an article1 & ! o!r )\t4 ,!re=e1 sett+ aside ?is critical rem>k ab\t ! application ( ! ^w ,god1 :5 !re is an article be=e 1 ! ma9 ?+ 9 controv]sy is h[ we are to apply x1 :5 nei!r ! context1 nor any ( ! rules above-m5tion$1 give u any direction1 !re91 namely1 :e!r x is 9 t case only to be appli$ to ! ,fa!r1 or indiff]5tly to any ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead4 ,! au?or above-m5tion$1 9 8 scripture-doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 always applies x to ! ,fa!r2 & x may easily be p]ceiv$1 t he has no o!r reason ?an ?is to apply _m scriptures to ! ,fa!r1 :i* o!rs1 :o h def5d$ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 9 ano!r way1 apply to ! ,son1 z be+ direct$ h]e9 by some?+ spok5 ( him 9 ! context1 z 9 ,rev4 xix4 #d1 #e1 #f1 #ag4abf ,& ?is is1 inde$1 ! me?od us$ by all ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 9 apply+ ! ^w ,god1 especially :5 f\nd absolutely 9 scripture4 ,t :i* pr9cipally induces !m h]eunto1 is because !y take x = grant$1 t z !re is b "o div9e ,be+1 s !re is b "o ,p]son :o is truly & prop]ly div9e1#abg & t is ! ,fa!r1 to :om !y take x = grant$ t ! ^w ,god is to be appli$ 9 scripture to signify any f9ite be+1 z ! ,son1 or any creature bel[ him4 ,b ?is supposition is n suffici5tly prov$1 viz4 t ! "o div9e ,be+ is a p]son1 & t ?is is only ! ,fa!r1 :om !y (t5 call ! supreme1 or mo/ high ,god1 t is1 sup]ior1 :5 comp>$ ) ! ,son & ,_s1 z well z all creatures2 b ?is we _c all[ (1 & !re=e _c see suffici5t reason to conclude1 t ! ^w ,god1 :5 put absolutely1 is to be appli$ to no o!r ?an ! ,fa!r4 ,t :i* ,i w\ld humbly (f]1 z ! s5se ( ! ^w1 :5 ?us f\nd 9 scripture1 is1 t :5 ! ,holy ,gho/ has left x undet]m9$1 x is our safe/ way to consid] x z su*1 & s to apply x indiff]5tly to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 or ,_s1 & n to "o p]son1 exclusive ( ! o!rs3 ?us :5 x is said1 ,m>k xii4 #bi1 #cb4 ,! ,"l our ,god is "o ,"l2 & !re is "o ,god1 & !re is none o!r b him2 ! mean+ is1 t !re is b "o div9e ,be+1 :o is call$ ,god1 z oppos$ to ! creature1 or to all :o are n ,god by nature3 ?us :5 ! unity ( ! ,godhead is ass]t$ 9 t scripture "h ref]r$ to1 ,deut4 vi4 #d4 & ,israel 0 exhort$ to s]ve him1 !y are1 at ! same "t1 =bidd5 to g aft] o!r gods1 v]4 #ac1 #ad4 ,& :5 x is said1 t to love ! ,"l ) all our he>t1 s\l1 m9d1 & /r5g?1 is m ?an all burnt-(f]+ & sacrifices1 ,m>k xii4 #cc4 x implies1 t religi\s wor%ip 0 p]=m$ to ,god2 b x is c]ta9 t ?is 0 p]=m$ to all ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead2 !re=e none ( !m are exclud$ 9 ?is scripture1 9 :i* ! unity ( ,god is ass]t$4 ,& h[ev] ,dr4 ,cl>ke concludes ,a?anasius1 f 8 ungu>d$ way ( speak+1 9 "s o!r in/ances1 to be ( 8 side2 yet1 9 t v place1 :i* he ref]s to1#abh he expressly says1 t :5 ! scripture sai? ! ,fa!r is ! only ,god1 & t !re is "o ,god1 & ,i am ! ,fir/1 & ! ,la/2 yet ?is does n de/roy ! div9ity ( ! ,son1 = he is t "o ,god1 & fir/ & only ,god1 c4 ,& ! same ?+ may be said ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,aga91 :5 x is said1 ,mat4 xix4 #ag4 ,!re is none good b "o1 t is ,god2 x implies1 t ! div9e nature1 :i* is pr$icat$ ( all ! p]sons 9 ! ,god-head1 ha? ^? p]fections t are ess5tial to x1 & p>ticul>ly t goodness by :i* ,god is d5om9at$ ,all-suffici5t3 s 9 ,acts xv4 #ah4 :5 x is said1 ,kn[n unto ,god are all 8 works2 :]e ! ^w ,god is absolute1 & n 9 a det]m9ate s5se1 appli$ ei!r to ,fa!r1 ,son1 or ,_s1 ! mean+ is1 t all ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead creat$ all ?+s1 :i* !y are expressly said to d 9 sev]al scriptures1 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 t !y h a "r to all ?+s1 :i* are kn[n unto !m4 ,object4 ,x w probably be object$ to ?is1 t we ass]t t !re are f\r div9e ,p]sons1 namely1 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 & ! ,godhead :i* is common to !m all1 s9ce we call x ,god1 :i* ^w 9 o!r in/ances1 connotes a p]sonal "*2 &1 if s1 !n x w foll[1 t we are *>geable ) a contradiction 9 t]ms1 :5 we say t !re are ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 viz4 9 "o ,p]son4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t ?\gh ! div9e nature1 :i* is common to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 is repres5t$1 9 scripture1 z ?\gh x 7 a ,p]son1 :5 x is call$ ,god1 yet x is to be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se2 :]eas ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 z has be5 be=e consid]$1 are call$ ,div9e ,p]sons prop]ly1 or )\t a metaphor4#abi ,moreov]1 ! div9e nature1 ?\gh x be call$ ,god1 is nev] consid]$ z co-ord9ate )1 or z di/+ui%$ f ! div9e ,p]sons1 z ?\gh x 7 a ,p]son 9 ! same s5se z !y are2 & !re=e1 :5ev] x is s call$1 x mu/ be consid]$ z oppos$ to ! creature2 z we be=e obs]v$1 ! "o ,god is oppos$ to ^? :o are n ,god by nature4 ,x may also be consid]$1 t ^? div9e p]fections1 :i* are impli$ 9 ! ^w ,god1 tak5 9 ?is s5se1 are kn[n by ! light ( nature2 7:]eas ! div9e ,p]sonality1 z appli$ ei!r to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 or ,_s1 is a matt] ( pure revelation7 & x is su* an idea ( ,god1 or ! ,godhead1 t is int5d$ !reby2 s t all ! =ce ( ?is objection consi/s only 9 ! s5se ( a ^w1 & ! pr9cipal ?+ 9 debate is1 :e!r ! ^w ,god ?us absolutely & indet]m9ately consid]$1 is a prop] mode ( speak+1 to set =? ! div9e nature3 n[ if ! scripture uses ! ^w 9 ?is s5se1 x is n = u to enquire ab\t ! propriety1 or impropriety1 !re(2 b we mu/ take he$ t we d n p]v]t1 or misund]/&1 ! s5se h]e( :i* !y d1 :o ei!r speak1 on ! "o h&1 ( ! ,godhead1 :5 call$ ,god1 z ?\gh x 7 di/9ct f ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s2 or1 on ! o!r h&1 und]/& x only ( ! ,fa!r1 z oppos$ to ! ,son & ,_s1 z ! ,anti-tr9it>ians d1 :o d5y _! prop] ,deity1 & :5 !y ass]t t !re is b "o ,god1 d 9 effect1 ma9ta9 t !re is b "o ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead4 ,?us conc]n+ ! s5se 9 :i* ! ,anti-tr9it>ians take ! ^w ,god1 :5 7z x is g5]ally express$7 x is tak5 absolutely 9 scripture1 z apply+ x only to ! ,fa!r2 we proce$ to consid]1 #b4 ,t !y f>!r suppose t our ,savi\r is call$ ,god1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 by a div9e w>rant1 z a peculi> hon\r put ^u him2 & "h !y ?9k x n difficult to prove1 t a creature may h a "r conf]r$ on him to receive div9e hon\r2 :i* if !y 7 able to d1 x w\ld t5d m to weak5 our cause1 & e/abli% _! own1 ?an any ?+ !y h hi!rto advanc$4 ,b ?is we %all h occasion to militate aga9/ "u ! f\r? head ( argum5t1 to prove ! ,deity ( ! ,son1 viz4 8 hav+ a "r to div9e wor%ip1 & !re=e %all pass x ov] at pres5t1 & consid] !m z int5d+ no?+ m by ! ^w ,god1 :5 appli$ to our ,savi\r1 b :at imports an hon\r inf9itely bel[ t :i* belongs to ! ,fa!r2 & ?is !y suppose to h be5 conf]r$ ^u him1 on "s occasions1 relat+ to ! "w = :i* he came into ! _w4 ,! ,soc9ians1 9 p>ticul>1 speak ( 8 be+ call$ ,god1 or ! ,son ( ,god4 7#a47 ,because ( 8 hav+ be5 sanctifi$ & s5t into ! _w1 ,john x4 #cf4 viz4 to r$eem x1 9 t peculi> & l[ s5se 9 :i* !y und]/& ! ^w r$emption1 ( :i* m h]eaft]4 7#b47 ,also f 8 extraord9>y conception & bir?1 by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 z x is said1 9 ,luke i4 #ce4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ %all come ^u !e1 & ! p[] ( ! ,highe/ %all ov]-%ad[ !e2 !re=e also t ,holy ,?+1 :i* %all be born ( !e1 %all be call$ ! ,son ( ,god4 7#c47 ,ano!r reason ( 8 hav+ ?is hon\r conf]r$ ^u him1 !y take f 8 resurrection1 & s ref] to ,rom4 i4 #d4 9 :i* x is said1 t he 0 decl>$ to be ! ,son ( ,god ) p[]1 by ! resurrection f ! dead4 7#d47 ,ano!r reason h]e( !y take f 8 asc5sion into heav51 or be+ glorifi$1 at :i* "t !y suppose t he 0 made an ,high ,prie/1 & _h1 9 an em95t degree1 ! "n & "* ( ,god put ^u him1 = :i* !y ref] to ,heb4 v4 #c4 9 :i* x is said1 ,*ri/ glorifi$ n himself to be made an ,high ,prie/2 b he t said unto him1 ,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e4 ,b !y pla9ly p]v]t ! s5se ( ^! respective texts b n[ m5tion$1 inasmu* z !y suppose t 8 mission1 inc>nation1 resurrection1 & asc5sion1 are ! pr9cipal reasons ( 8 be+ call$ ,god2 & t 8 deity is f\nd$ n 9 ! excell5cy ( 8 nature1 b 9 ^! relative circum/ances1 9 :i*1 z an act ( grace1 ?is hon\r 0 conf]r$ ^u him1 :i* ,god1 _h he pleas$1 might h conf]r$ on any o!r creature1 capable ( yield+ ob$i5ce to him1 or receiv+ su* a commission f him3 :]eas1 9 reality1 ^! scriptures ref] to t glory :i* he _h z ,m$iator1 z a demon/ration ( 8 ,deity1 & ^! hon\rs 7 agreeable to 8 "*1 z a div9e ,p]son1 b did n con/itute him ,god1 z !y suppose4 ,b ^! ?+s are n s p>ticul>ly insi/$ on by "s late ,anti-tr9it>ians1 ?\gh !y all agree 9 ?is1 t 8 "r to div9e hon\r is ! result ( t au?ority :i* he has receiv$ f ,god1 to p]=m ! works :i* are ascrib$ to him1 relat+ to ! good ( mank9d2 :]eas we _c b conclude1 f ! scriptures be=e br\ght to prove 8 prop] ,deity1 9 :i* he is call$ ,"l & ,god1 9 z /rong a s5se1 z :5 ^? words are appli$ to ! ,fa!r1 t he is !re=e ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r4 ,?us hav+ consid]$ our ,savi\r's prop] ,deity1 z ev9c$ f 8 be+ call$ ,"l & ,god2 & also1 t ^! names are giv5 to him 9 su* a s5se1 z t h]eby ! ,godhead is int5d$1 z mu* z :5 x is appli$ to ! ,fa!r2 we %all close ?is head1 by consid]+ two scriptures1 9 :i* ! div9e nature is ascrib$ to him2 & ! fir/ ( !m is 9 ,coloss4 ii4 #i4 ,9 him dwelle? all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead bodily2 9 :i* we may obs]ve1 t x is n b>ely said1 t ,god dwelle? 9 him1 :i* w\ld n s evid5tly h prov$ 8 deity1 because ,god is else:]e said to dwell 9 o!rs3 ?us1 9 #a ,john iv4 #ab4 x is said1 ,god dwelle? 9 u2 b "h x is said1 ! ,godhead dwelle? 9 him1 :i* is nev] appli$ to any creature2 & ! expression is v emphatical1 ! fulness1 yea1 all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead dwelle? 9 him2 :at c we und]/& !reby1 b t all ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature belong to him8 ,! apo/le _h be5 speak+1 9 v]4 #b4 ( ! my/]y ( ,*ri/1 z :at ! *ur* 0 to "k1 & ackn[l$ge1 z well z t ( ! ,fa!r2 & he also consid]s him z ! ,f\nta9 ( wisdom1 v]4 #c4 ,9 :om are hid all ! treasures ( wisdom & k2 & :at is "h spok5 conc]n+ him1 v well corresponds !re)1 z be+ expressive ( 8 div9e glory2 ! fulness ( ! ,godhead is said1 inde$1 to dwell 9 him bodily1 by :i* we are to und]/& 8 human nature1 z ! body is1 9 "s o!r scriptures tak5 = ! man2 ?us1 9 ,rom4 xii4 #a4 we are exhort$ to pres5t our bodies1 i4 e4 ourselves1 a liv+ sacrifice to ,god2 s "h ! div9e nature1 z subsi/+ 9 him1 is said to dwell 91 t is1 to h ! human nature unit$ to x1 :i* is meant by its dwell+ 9 him bodily4 ,! acc\nt :i* "s give ( ! s5se ( ?is text1 to evade ! =ce ( ! argum5t1 tak5 f !nce1 to prove our ,savi\r's ,deity1 does little m ?an %ew h[ h>d ! ,anti-tr9it>ians are put to x to ma9ta9 _! gr\nd1 :5 !y say t ! ^w 1 :i* we r5d] ,godhead1 signifies "s extraord9>y gifts conf]r$ ^u him1 especially su* z t5d$ to qualify him to discov] ! m9d & w ( ,god2 or1 at lea/1 t no?+ else is int5d$ !reby1 b t au?ority :i* he _h f ,god1 to p]=m ! "w :i* he came into ! _w ab\t2 s9ce x is c]ta91 t ?is falls inf9itely %ort ( :at is int5d$ by ! ^w ,godhead1 :i* mu/ signify ! div9e nature1 subsi/+ 9 him1 :o assum$1 or 0 made fle%1 & s dwelt !re91 z 9 a temple4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 :i* seems to attribute to him ! div9e nature1 viz4 ,phil4 ii4 #f4 :]e x is said1 t he 0 9 ! =m ( ,god1 & ?\ght x n robb]y to be equal ) ,god2 by ! =m ( ,god1 ,i humbly conceive1 we are to und]/& ! div9e nature :i* he _h1 & !re=e x 0 no in/ance ( robb]y 9 him to ass]t1 t he 0 equal ) ,god4 ,if ?is s5se ( ! text c be def5d$1 x w evid5tly prove 8 prop] ,deity1 s9ce x is nev] said1 conc]n+ any creature1 t he is 9 ! =m ( ,god1 or1 z ! words may be r5d]$1 t he subsi/$ 9 ! =m ( ,god2 n[ x is well kn[n1 t ! ^w :i* we r5d] =m1 is n only us$ by ! s*oolm51 b by o!rs1 be=e _! "t1 to signify ! nature1 or ess5tial prop]ties1 ( t to :i* x is appli$2 s t ?is s5se !re( 0 well kn[n 9 ! apo/le's days4 ,!re=e1 :y may we n suppose1 t ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 scripture1 may once1 at lea/1 use a ^w :i* w\ld be s und]/ood by !m8 ,& x w f>!r appe>1 t ,*ri/'s ,deity is signifi$ !reby1 if ! foll[+ words are to be und]/ood 9 ! s5se conta9$ 9 our translation1 t he ?\ght x n robb]y to be equal ) ,god2 n[ ?is seems v pla91 = ! same ^w 1 he ?\ght1 is tak5 9 ! same s5se 9 ! ?ird v]se ( ?is *apt]2 ,let e man e/eem1 or ?9k1 o!rs bett] ?an !mselves2 & x is us$ ab\t tw5ty times 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 five times 9 ?is epi/le1 besides 9 ?is text1 & nev] und]/ood o!rwise ?an z signify+ to ?9k1 e/eem1 or acc\nt2 & x w\ld de/roy ! s5se ( ! respective texts1 :]e x is us$1 to take x o!rwise4 ,?is ! ,anti-tr9it>ians !mselves w n d5y1 inasmu* z x does n affect _! cause2 not)/&+ !y det]m9e t x mu/ be o!rwise translat$ 9 ?is text2 & s !y r5d] ! words1 1 he did n covet to be hon\r$1 or 0 n gre$y1 or 9 ha/e ( be+ hon\r$ z ,god#acj1 t is1 he did n affect to appe> l a div9e ,p]son1 or cat* at ^? div9e hon\rs t did n belong to him4 ,c\ld ?is s5se ( ! text be made out to be j1 x w\ld effectually ov]?r[ our argum5t1 tak5 f !nce1 to prove ,*ri/'s prop] ,deity3 b ?is is z =eign f ! s5se ( ! words1 z any s5se t c\ld be put ^u !m2 & all t is pret5d$ to ju/ify x1 is a ref]5ce :i* !y make to a phrase1 or two1 us$ 9 a ,greek writ]1 :i* is n at all to _! purpose#aca4 ,moreov] ! s5se ( ?is text1 z agreeable to ! words ( our translation1 w f>!r appe> to be j1 if we consid]1 t our ,savi\r's be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god1 is !re oppos$ to 8 hav+ aft]w>ds be5 9 ! =m ( a s]vant1 or ! fa%ion ( a man2 n[ if ! latt] be to be und]/ood ( 8 be+ truly & prop]ly man1 & n to be tak5 b>ely = some?+ 9 him :i* resembl$ ! human nature2 or if 8 tak+ on him ! =m ( a s]vant1 imports1 8 be+ 9 a capacity to p]=m t ob$i5ce :i* 0 due f him1 z man to ,god1 9 a prop]1 & n a !atrical s5se2 !n x w foll[1 t 8 be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god1 z oppos$ h]eunto1 mu/ be tak5 = 8 be+ truly & prop]ly ,god1 or = 8 hav+ ! div9e nature1 z be=e m5tion$2 :i* 0 ! ?+ to be prov$4 ,i might "h consid] ! s5se :i* ,dr4 ,:itby1 9 8 annotations1 gives ( our ,savi\r's be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god1 z oppos$ to t ( a s]vant1 7aft] he _h giv5 up ! s5se ( ! words1 z 9 our translation1 to ! adv]s>y7 :i* is1 t 8 be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god1 implies1 8 appe>+1 be=e 8 inc>nation1 9 a bright %9+ cl\d1 or light1 or 9 a flame ( fire1 or ) ! att5dance ( an ho/ ( angels1 z he is sometimes said to h done1 :i* ! ,jews call ,%e*9ah1 or ! div9e ,maje/y1 z be+ a visible emblem ( 8 pres5ce2 ?is he calls ! =m ( ,god1 & 8 n appe>+ s1 :5 inc>nate 9 ?is l[] _w1 ! =m ( a s]vant1 z oppos$ to x2 & adds1 t :5 he asc5d$ into heav51 he assum$ ! =m ( ,god2 & !re=e :5ev] he has occasionally appe>$1 z to ! m>tyr ,/eph5 at 8 dea?1 or to ! apo/le ,paul at 8 fir/ conv]sion1 x has be5 9 t =m1 or ) l emblems ( maje/y & div9ity1 z be=e 8 inc>nation1 ,"h ,i w\ld obs]ve conc]n+ ?is1 t :at he says ( ,*ri/'s appe>+ ) emblems ( maje/y & glory be=e 8 inc>nation1 & ! glory t 0 put ^u 8 human nature aft] 8 asc5sion into heav51 is a great tru?2 b z ?is is nev] /yl$1 9 scripture1 ! =m ( ,god1 nor 0 ! symbol ( ! div9e glory ev] call$ !re9 ! div9e maje/y1 h[ev] x might be call$ by ,jewi% writ]s2 !re=e ?is has no ref]5ce to ! s5se ( ?is text1 nor does x1 9 ! lea/1 en]vate ! =ce ( ! argum5t1 tak5 f x1 to prove our ,savi\r's prop] ,deity1 any m ?an ?is critical rem>k on ! words !re( does1 ! s5se ( our translation1 :]eby x evid5tly appe>s4 ,i might also obs]ve ! s5se :i* ano!r le>n$#acb writ] gives ( ! =m ( ,god 9 ?is text1 :i* is ! same t is giv5 by sev]al ( ! ,soc9ians2 namely1 t x has a relation to 8 work+ miracles :ile "h ^u e>?1 :i* is c]ta9ly v disagreeable to ! scope & design ( ! text1 s9ce he is said to be 9 ! =m ( ,god1 be=e he took ^u him ! =m ( a s]vant1 t is1 be=e 8 inc>nation3 & besides1 ! work+ miracles1 nev] 0 deem$ suffici5t to d5om9ate a p]son to be 9 ! =m ( ,god1 = if x _h1 _m o!rs1 bo? be=e & aft] him1 might h _h ?is appli$ to !m2 :]eas x is a glory appropriate to him1 :o ?\ght x n robb]y to be equal ) ,god4 ,i w\ld n :olly pass ov] t :i* "s call a controv]t$ text ( scripture1 9 #a ,john v4 #g4 ,= !re are ?ree t be> record 9 heav51 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,^w1 & ! ,holy ,gho/2 & ^! ?ree are "o1 le/ x %\ld be ?\ght t ,i conclude ! argum5ts1 br\ght by ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 suffici5tly conclusive to prove x spuri\s1#acc b ,i %all say ! less on ?is subject1 because x is a v h>d matt] to advance any ?+ t has n be5 v l>gely insi/$ on1 by v>i\s writ]s2 among :om ,i _c b m5tion1 ) great e/eem2 "o :o has def5d$ ! scripture-doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity ) a great deal ( le>n+ & judgm5t1 :o has giv5 a p>ticul> acc\nt ( sev]al t h writt5 on ei!r side ( ! "q#acd4 ,no "o pret5ds to d5y1 t ?is text is n to be f\nd 9 a great numb] ( manuscripts1 among :i* "s are g5]ally all[$ to be ( great antiquity2 !re=e x is less to be wond]$ at1 t x is left out 9 "s anci5t v]sions !re(1 :i* 7 tak5 f copies t 7 de/itute ( x2 all :i* only proves1 t ! text has be5 corrupt$3 b ! ma9 "q is1 :i* ( ^? copies are to be reckon$ g5u9e1 ^? :i* h x1 or o!rs :i* h x n8 ,x mu/ be all[$1 t !re are a consid]able numb]1 9 :i* ! text is ins]t$1 z ,beza & o!rs obs]ve2 & x w be a h>d matt] to prove t ^! are all spuri\s1 :i* mu/ be done1 be=e we %all be oblig$ to expunge x out ( scripture4 ,if x be object$1 t ! manuscripts1 :i* h ! text1 are n s anci5t z ^? t are )\t x1 x w be a difficult matt] = !m to det]m9e ! antiquity !re(1 ) su* exactness1 z1 by comp>+ "o ) ! o!r1 x may be c]ta9ly kn[n1 ) respect to all ( !m1 :i* has ! pref]5ce1 & by :at a numb] ( ye>s3 besides1 s9ce x is c]ta91 t m manuscripts ( scripture are lo/ by f>1 ?an are n[ kn[n to be 9 ! _w2 unless we suppose t religion1 9 anci5t times1 0 contract$ into a v n>r[ compass1 or t v few1 9 ! fir/ ages ( ! *ur*1 _h copies ( scripture by !m1 :i* is n to be suppos$2 &1 if s1 !n x w be h>d to prove t ^? manuscripts1 :i* h ! text ins]t$1 did n take x f "s o!rs1 t 7 9 be+ be=e !m2 s t ! g5u95ess1 or spuri\sness ( ! text1 is n to be det]m9$ only or pr9cipally by inspection into anci5t manuscripts4 ,nor c ,i ?9k x v mat]ial to (f] conjectures conc]n+ ! mann] h[ ! text came fir/ to be corrupt$4 ,dr4 ,hammond1 & o!rs1 suppose1 t "s "o1 :o transcrib$ ?is epi/le1 might commit a blund]1 9 leav+ out ?is text1 because ( ! repetition ( ! words 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 ,!re are ?ree t b>e record4 ,x is1 inde$1 a h>d ?+ to trace e mi/ake made by an amanu5sis to its fir/ orig9al2 h[ev]1 ?is mu/ be conclud$1 t x is possible = x to be left out ?r\gh inadv]t5cy1 b x c\ld n be put 9 )\t a notori\s fraud2 & no "o w\ld attempt to d ?is1 unless "s end1 :i* he ?\ght valuable1 7 answ]$ !reby4 ,inde$1 if ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity c\ld n h be5 ma9ta9$ )\t su* an ins]tion1 ,i w n say1 t e "o1 :o ev] def5d$ x1 _h hone/y en\gh to abhor su* a vile practice2 b ?is ,i am b\nd to say1 t if any "o did s1 he 0 guilty n only ( fraud1 b folly1 at ! same "t2 s9ce ! div9ity ( ! ,son & ,_s1 z well z ( ! ,fa!r1 is ma9ta9$ ?r\gh\t ! :ole scripture2 & ! pr9cipal ?+ ass]t$ conc]n+ ! ,son1 9 ?is text1 viz4 t he is ,"o ) ! ,fa!r1 is expressly laid d[n 9 8 own words1 ,john x4 #cj4 ,i & my ,fa!r are "o4 ,i "k ! ,arians take occasion to c5sure ! def5d]s ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 z be+ guilty ( ?is fraud1 ?\gh ,fa!r ,simon#ace is a little m sp>+ ( 8 reflections on !m2 b he is no less injuri\s to ! tru?1 :5 he ma9ta9s1 t "s p]son or o!r1 9 ! m>g9 ( a copy1 :i* he _h by him1 :i* he supposes to h be5 ab\t five hundr$ ye>s old1 _h affix$ to v]4 #h4 ^! words1 z an explication !re(1 z ?\gh ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/ 7 int5d$ !reby1 to wit1 by ! ,_s1 wat]1 & blood2 & f h5ce concludes1 t ! next p]son1 :o transcrib$ f ?is manuscript1 mi/ook ?is note = a "p ( ! text2 & s ! #g? v]se came to be ins]t$4 ,?is ,le ,cl]c calls a sett+ ! matt] 9 a cle> light2 = "s p]sons are ready to believe t :i* supports _! own cause1 h[ weakly soev] x be ma9ta9$4 ,x might easily be repli$ to ?is1 t ?is text 0 kn[n 9 ! _w long en\gh be=e t manuscript 0 wrote1 & consequ5tly ?is ins]tion c\ld n fir/ take its rise f !nce2 & !re=e to produce a s+le in/ance ( ?is nature1 is1 ,i humbly conceive1 no?+ to ! purpose#acf4 ,b1 pass+ by :at respects scripture-manuscripts1 !re is m /ress to be laid on ! writ+s ( ^? :o h ref]r$ to ?is text2 & accord+ly x is c]ta91 t x 0 (t5 quot$ 9 def5ce ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 by anci5t writ]s1 9 ! fif? & foll[+ c5turies1 !re=e x 0 f\nd 9 ! manuscripts t !y us$4 ,x is true1 x is n quot$ by ! ,fa!rs1 :o wrote 9 ! f\r? c5tury1 to wit1 ,a?anasius1 ,cyril1 ,gregory1 ,nazianz51 ,*ryso/om1 nor by ,augu/91 & "s o!rs2 b no?+ c be inf]r$ f h5ce1 b t x 0 n 9 ! copies !y made use (3 b x does n foll[ t x 0 9 no copy at t "t2 =1 if we look f>!r back to ! ?ird c5tury1 we f9d x expressly ref]r$ to by ,cyprian1 :i* ,i _c b lay a v great /ress on2 he has x 9 two places#acg1 9 ! =m] ( :i*1 he occasionly m5tions ^! words1 ,^! ?ree are "o2 &1 9 ! latt]1 he expressly quotes ?is scripture2 & says1 x is writt5 ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 t ^! ?ree are "o2 :i* evid5tly proves1 t he f\nd x 9 "s manuscript extant 9 8 "t1 :i* 0 be=e any manuscript1 n[ 9 be+1 is pret5d$ to h be5 writt52 = ev5 ! ,alex&rian manuscript is1 ,i ?9k1 suppos$ by none to be ( great] antiquity ?an ! f\r? c5tury1 :i* seems to me to be ( great] =ce ?an any ?+ t is sugge/$1 conc]n+ its be+ n f\nd 9 manuscripts ( lat] date2 & we may obs]ve1 t t ,fa!r does n speak ( x z a c]ta9 manuscript1 :i* 0 res]v$1 z a treasure1 9 "s private libr>y1 :i* might be adult]at$2 nor do? he pret5d to prove ! au?ority !re(1 nor make use ( x1 to prove ! g5u95ess ( ! text2 b quotes ! text1 z we d any o!r place ( scripture1 z suppos+ x 0 g5]ally ackn[l$g$ to be conta9$ !re92 & he also 0 reckon$ a man ( ! greate/ integrity1 z well z piety1 & s w\ld n ref] to any text1 z a "p ( ! sacr$ writ+s1 :i* 0 n s4 ,object4 ,x is object$ aga9/ ?is1 by ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 t ?\gh he quotes scriptures1 yet x is n ?is1 b v]4 #h4 & t n 9 ! words !re(1 b 9 a my/ical s5se1 :i* he puts ^u x1 by ! ,_s1 wat]1 & blood1 agree+ 9 "o1 int5d+ ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 be+ "o3 & ?is is ! s5se ,facundus1 an ,african bi%op1 :o liv$ ab\t ! middle ( ! six? c5tury1 puts ^u x1 & supposes him ?us to quote x4 ,answ4 ,b to ?is x may be answ]$1 t 8 judgm5t is no m to be valu$1 :o liv$ ?ree hundr$ ye>s aft] him1 ?an if he _h liv$ 9 ?is pres5t age2 nor _h he any f>!r light to und]/& ,cyprian's mean+1 ?an we h2 & we "k v well1 t ,cyprian 0 n s unreasonably fond ( my/ical int]pretations ( scriptures1 z ,orig51 & "s o!rs ( ! ,fa!rs 73 & ev5 !y nev] presum$ to quote any my/ical s5se1 :i* !y put on scripture1 z ! words !re(1 or say1 z ?is ,fa!r does1 x is s writt52 mu* less are we to suppose t 8 words are to be tak5 9 ?is s5se4 ,& :atev] ,facundus's s5se 0 ( 8 words1 ano!r :o liv$ 9 ! same c5tury1 toge!r )1 or a little be=e him1 viz4 ,fulg5tius1 ref]s 7z ! le>n$ au?or above m5tion$#ach obs]ves7 to ?is passage ( ,cyprian2 n z a my/ical explication ( v]4 #h4 b z di/9ctly conta9$ 9 v] #g4 &1 z su*1 makes use ( x aga9/ ! ,arians4 ,z = t kn[n passage 9 ,t]tullian#aci1 9 :i* he speaks ( ! union1 or connexion1 z he calls x1 ( ! ,fa!r 9 ! ,son1 & ( ! ,son 9 ! ,com=t]1 mak+ ?ree jo9$ toge!r1 & t ^! ?ree are "o1 t is1 "o div9e ,be+1 n "o ,p]son1 & s ref]r+ to our ,savi\r's ^w's1 ,i & ! ,fa!r are "o1 x is a v good explication ( ! s5se ( ?is text1 & discov]s t1 9 t e>ly age ( ! *ur*1 he _h a "r notion ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity3 b :e!r x is suffici5tly evid5t f h5ce1 t he ref]s to ?is scripture "u our pres5t consid]ation1 ?\gh def5d+ ! doctr9e conta9$ 9 x1 ,i w n det]m9e4 ,i %all add no m 9 ! def5ce ( ! g5u95ess ( ?is text1 b r ref] ! read] to o!rs1 :o h wrote pr(ess$ly on ?is subject4#adj ,& :]eas "s ( ! anti-tr9it>ians h suppos$1 t if ?is scripture 7 g5u9e1 x do? n prove ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 because ! words ought to be tak5 z imply+1 t ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 are "o only 9 te/imony2 to ?is x may be answ]$1 t ?\gh x be an und\bt$ tru? t !y agree 9 te/imony1 yet x do? n am\nt to ! s5se ( ! words1 ,!y are "o2 = if t _h be5 ! pr9cipal idea design$ to be convey$ !reby1 no reason c be assign$ :y ! phrase %\ld be diff]5t f :at x is 9 ! foll[+ v]se2 b x w\ld1 d\btless1 h be5 express$1 1 ,!y agree 9 "o4 ,?us we h endeav\r$ to prove our ,savi\r's prop] ,deity f ^? scriptures t speak ( him1 n only z a be+ call$ ,"l & ,god1 b f o!rs1 t ass]t him to h ! div9e nature1 or to be equal ) ,god ! ,fa!r2 we %all n[ proce$ to consid] "s scriptures1 by :i* x appe>s1 t he ass]ts ?is conc]n+ himself2 or :at pro(s we h ( 8 ,deity f 8 own words1 9 sev]al conf]5ces :i* he held ) ! ,jews1 by :i* he gave !m reason to conclude t he 0 ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r2 & ! opposition :i* he met ) f !m1 :o1 = ?is reason1 *>g$ him ) blasphemy1 pla9ly intimates1 t !y und]/ood 8 words 9 ?is s5se4 ,& if x be repli$ to ?is1 z x (t5 is1 t no?+ c be inf]r$ to prove 8 ,deity f _! misund]/&+ 8 words1 & s *>g+ him1 )\t gr\nd to be guilty !re(2 to ?is x may be answ]$1 ?\gh we d n lay mu* /ress on :at !y und]/ood to be ! mean+ ( 8 words1 yet x pla9ly appe>s1 t he int5d$ !m 9 ?is s5se1 inasmu* z if !y misund]/ood him1 he did n undeceive !m1 :i* c]ta9ly he ought to h done1 _h he n be5 a div9e ,p]son4 ,if any "o seems to assume to himself any bran* ( ! glory ( ,god1 t does n belong to him1 ?\gh ! ambiguity ( words1 provid$ !y may be tak5 9 two contr>y s5ses1 may 9 "s measure1 excuse him f hav+ _h su* a design1 h[ev] unadviseable x be to speak 9 su* a way1 yet if he appreh5ds t !y1 to :om he directs 8 disc\rse1 are 9 ! lea/ incl9$ to misund]/& him1 he is oblig$1 f ! reg>d :i* he has to ! div9e glory1 & ! duty :i* he owes to ^? ) :om he conv]ses1 z well z 9 def5ce ( 8 own "*1 to undeceive !m2 !re=e1 if our ,savi\r _h n be5 equal ) ,god1 he w\ld1 d\btless1 ^u ! lea/ suspicion :i* ! ,jews might ent]ta91 t he ass]t$ himself to be s1 imm$iately h undeceiv$ !m1 & w\ld h told !m1 t !y took 8 words 9 a wrong s5se1 & t he 0 f> f usurp+ t glory1 :i* belong$ to ,god2 t _h he int5d$ !m 9 t s5se1 !y might ju/ly h call$ him a blasphem]2 ?is he w\ld1 d\btless h done1 _h he by 8 words1 giv5 !m occasion to ?9k him a div9e ,p]son if he 7 n s4 ,?us ! apo/les ,paul & ,b>nabas1 :5 ! p at ,ly/ra1 ^u _! hav+ wr\ght a miracle1 conclud$ t !y 7 gods1 ) :at zeal & e>ne/ness did !y undeceive !m6 ,9 ,acts xiv4 #ad1 #ae4 x is said1 :5 !y p]ceiv$ !y 7 go+ to (f] sacrifice to !m1 !y r5t _! clo!s1 & ran 9 among ! p1 cry+ out1 & say+1 ,sirs1 :y d ye ^! ?+s8 we also are m5 ( l passions ) y4 ,&1 at ano!r "t1 we read1 t ,pet] & ,john1 9 ,acts iii4 #aa-ac4 :5 !y _h cur$ ! lame man1 ?\gh ! p did n conclude !m to be div9e p]sons1 yet1 p]ceiv+ t !y 7 amaz$1 & be+ jeal\s t "s ?\ghts might arise 9 _! m9ds1 z ?\gh !y _h a "r to t glory1 :i* belongs to ,god alone1 or t ?is miracle 0 to be ascrib$ to !mselves1 r ?an to him1 we read1 t :5 ,pet] saw t !y m>vell$1 & t ! p ran toge!r1 he answ]$1 ye m5 ( ,israel1 :y m>vel ye at ?is8 or :y look ye s e>ne/ly on u1 z ?\gh1 by our own p[]1 or hol9ess1 we _h made ?is man to walk8 & accord+ly takes occasion to %ew1 t ! glory h]e( 0 due to none b ,god4 ,b our ,savi\r takes no su* me?od to exculpate himself f ?is *>ge ( blasphemy2 !re=e we mu/ suppose !y did n mi/ake 8 words b t he int5d$ !reby1 t !y %\ld und]/& him to be a div9e ,p]son2 yea1 he is s f> f undeceiv+ !m1 if !y 7 deceiv$1 t he r confirms1 ?an d5ies1 ! s5se1 :i* !y put ^u !m4 ,?is appe>s f ,matt4 ix4 #b-e4 :5 !y br\ght to him a man sick ( ! palsey1 to :om1 :5 he heal$ him1 he said1 ,son be ( good *e]1 ?y s9s be =giv5 !e1 he p]ceiv$1 t c]ta9 ( ! scribes said )9 !mselves1 ,?is man blaspheme?1 suppos+ t none _h p[] to =give s9s b ,god4 ,x is true1 ! words might h be5 und]/ood1 z ?\gh he _h said1 ?y s9s are =giv5 !e1 only 9 a decl>ative way1 z signify+1 t ! man _h obta9$ =giv5ess f ,god1 )\t ins9uat+ !reby1 t he _h a p[]1 z a div9e ,p]son1 to =give s9s4 ,b x is pla91 t ! ,jews took 8 words 9 ?is latt] s5se1 f _! *>g+ him ) blasphemy2 b1 in/ead ( rectify+ ! mi/ake1 if x 0 "o1 he ass]ts1 t not)/&+ ! meanness ( 8 appe>ance1 :ile 9 8 humble /ate on e>?1 yet he _h a p[] to =give s9s2 & he n only ass]ts1 b proves ?is1 :5 he says1 v]4 #e4 ,:e!r x is easi] to say1 ?y s9s be =giv5 !e8 or to say ,arise1 & walk8 ,_m suppose1 t ,our ,savi\r h]eby int5ds to e/abli% 8 ,deity1 by ass]t+ 8 inf9ite p[]1 :i* 0 ex]t$ 9 work+ a miracle1 & s x is z ?\gh he %\ld say3 he t c produce any effect1 :i* is above ! laws ( nature1 z miracles are1 at lea/ if he does x by 8 own p[]1 mu/ be ,god3 b ?is he _h done1 & s prov$ 8 deity !reby1 & consequ5tly 8 "r to =give s9s4 ,b ,i am s5sible x w be object$ to ?is1 t s9ce creatures h wr\ght miracles1 :i* 7 z truly & prop]ly s z ?is t ,*ri/ wr\ght2 !re=e ! work+ a miracle w n prove ! div9ity ( ! p]son t wr\ght x1 unless we c\ld prove t he did x by 8 own p[]1 t we _c d )\t suppos+ 8 deity1 & !re=e t ought n to be made use (1 z a m$ium to prove x4 ,"s1 inde$1 attempt to prove x f t scripture1 ,luke xi4 #bj4 9 :i* he says1 he ca/ out devils by ! f+] ( ,god1 suppos+ he means h]eby 8 own div9e p[]4 ,o!rs take notice ( some?+ peculi> to himself z !y suppose1 9 ! way ( 8 work+ miracles1 t h]e9 he spake1 & act$ l a ,god4 ,b1 s9ce nei!r ( ^! argum5ts w be reckon$ conclusive1 !re=e ,i w\ld take a me?od some:at diff]5t1 :i* is n liable to ! a=esaid objection1 to acc\nt = ?is matt]2 & t is t our ,savi\r fir/ tells ! man1 t 8 s9s 7 =giv5 him1 kn[+1 be=e-h&1 h[ ?is w\ld be res5t$ by ! scribes1 :o w\ld1 ^u ?is occasion1 *>ge him ) blasphemy1 :i* accord+ly !y did2 & !n1 to conv9ce !m t he 0 a div9e ,p]son1 & _h a p[] to =give s91 he wr\ght a miracle1 & s bade ! man1 sick ( ! palsey1 to arise & walk2 :]eby he prov$ 8 deity1 ( :i* he design$ to give an extraord9>y conviction1 & consequ5tly ( 8 hav+ a p[] to =give s91 by an appeal to ?is miracle4 ,n[ ?\gh miracles d n argue ! div9ity ( ! p]son t works !m1 f any visible circum/ance conta9$ !re9 z b n[ m5tion$1 yet !y effectually prove x1 provid$ ?is be ! ?+ conte/$1 & an explicit appeal be made to ! div9e p[] to confirm x by miracles1 !n !y are an und\bt$ pro( !re(1 z mu* z !y prove any ?+ relat+ to ! ,*ri/ian religion3 &1 9 ?is s5se1 ,i humbly conceive1 ,*ri/ prov$ 8 deity by miracles1 :i* he is expressly said else:]e to h done2 z 9 ,john ii4 #aa4 speak+ conc]n+ 8 fir/ miracle 9 ,cana ( ,galilee1 x is said1 t !reby he manife/$ =? 8 glory1 & 8 disciples believ$ on him2 :]e1 by 8 glory is d\btless1 meant 8 div9e glory2 = ! fai? ( 8 disciples1 :i* 0 consequ5t h]eupon1 0 a div9e fai?3 & we nev] read ( ! glory ( ,*ri/1 9 8 humbl$ /ate m especially1 b x mu/ import ! glory ( 8 deity1 :i* 8 disciples are said1 9 "s measure to behold1 :5 !y believ$ 9 him4 ,?is ,*ri/ confirm$ by 8 miracles1 9 ! same way1 z 8 mission 0 confirm$ !reby4 ,by ?is means1 !re=e1 he prov$ 8 deity & consequ5tly 8 "r to =give s93 & !re=e 0 s f> f endeav\r+ to conv9ce ! ,jews1 t !y 7 mi/ak5 9 ?9k+ him a div9e p]son1 he f>!r insi/s on1 & proves1 t he 0 s4 ,!re is ano!r conf]5ce :i* our ,savi\r held ) ! ,jews1 m5tion$1 ,john vi4 9 :i* we read1 t aft] he _h heal$ a lame man on ! sabba?-day1 = :i*1 v]4 #af4 ! ,jews s\ght to slay him1 z a sabba?-break]1 he replies1 v]4 #ag4 ,my ,fa!r worke? hi!rto1 & ,i "w2 ^u :i* !y 7 m enrag$1 & z x is said1 v]4 #ah4 s\ght ! m to kill him1 because he _h n only brok5 ! sabba?1 b said also1 t ,god 0 8 ,fa!r1 mak+ himself equal ) ,god4 ,x is pla9 !y und]/ood 8 words1 z import+ t he 0 equal ) ,god2 &1 inde$ !y c\ld d no o!rwise1 = he comp>es 8 works ) ,god's1 & speaks ( himself z work+ co-ord9ately ) him4 ,c]ta9ly our works ought n to be m5tion$ at ! same "t ) ,god's2 !re=e !y suppose t he ass]t$ himself to be a div9e ,p]son1 & f>!r prov$ x by call+ ,god 8 ,fa!r2 :i*1 accord+ to ! s5se 9 :i* !y und]/ood x1 d5ot$ an equality ) him4 ,h]eupon !y *>ge him ) blasphemy1 & g r\nd ab\t to kill him = x4 ,n[ x is c]ta91 t1 if he _h n be5 equal ) ,god1 he ought to h undeceiv$ !m1 :i* he might easily h done1 by tell+ !m t ?\gh ,i call ,god my ,fa!r1 ,i int5d no?+ h]eby1 b t ,i wor%ip1 rev]5ce1 & yield ob$i5ce to him2 or t ,i am 8 ,son1 by a special in/ance ( fav\r1 9 su* a s5se z a creature may be2 b f> be x f me to give y ! lea/ occasion to ?9k t ,i am equal ) ,god1 = t w\ld be to rob him ( 8 glory3 b we f9d t our ,savi\r is f> f d5y+ 8 equality ) ! ,fa!r1 b r e/abli%es & proves x 9 ! foll[+ v]ses4 ,x is true1 inde$1 9 "s passages !re(1 he ascribes to himself ! weakness ( a man1 z hav+ !re9 respect to 8 human nature1 :i* is includ$ 9 8 be+ ! ,messiah & ,m$iator1 z well z 8 div9e3 ?us he says1 v]4 #ai4 ,! ,son1 viz4 z man1 c d no?+ ( himself2 & v]4 #bj4 ,! ,fa!r %ewe? him all ?+s2 b1 9 o!r passages1 he proves t he _h a div9e nature1 & f>!r confirms :at he _h be=e ass]t$1 namely1 t he 0 equal ) ,god2 9 v]4 #ba4 ,= z ! ,fa!r raise? up ! dead1 & quick5e? !m1 ev5 s ! ,son quick5e? :om he w4 ,obs]ve1 he n only speaks ( himself1 z hav+ div9e p[]1 b sov]eignty2 ! =m] 9 t he quick5e?2 ! latt]1 9 t he does x accord+ to 8 own w or pleasure2 &1 9 v]4 #bc4 he signifies 8 expectation f m51 t all m5 %\ld hon\r ! ,son1 ev5 z !y hon\r ! ,fa!r4 ,?us he lays claim to div9e glory1 z well z ascribes to himself ! pr]ogative ( rais+ ! :ole _w1 at ! g5]al resurrection1 & det]m9+ _! /ate1 ei!r ( happ9ess or mis]y1 v]4 #bh1 #bi4 ,m>vel n at ?is2 = ! h\r is com+1 9 :i* all t are 9 ! graves %all he> 8 voice1 & %all come =?2 !y t h done good1 unto ! resurrection ( life2 & !y t h done evil to ! resurrection ( damnation4 ,f h5ce1 !re=e1 we may conclude1 t our ,savi\r 0 s f> f disclaim+ ! *>ge ( be+ equal ) ,god1 :i* !y call$ blasphemy1 t he proves x by argum5ts yet m conv9c+4 ,ano!r conf]5ce1 :i* he held ) ! ,jews ab\t ?is matt]1 we read ( 9 ,john viii4 :]e91 tak+ occasion to speak conc]n+ ,abraham1 :o rejoic$ to see 8 day1 he tells !m pla9ly1 v]4 #eh4 ,be=e ,abraham 01 ,i am2 n int5d+ h]eby1 z ! ,arians suppose1 t he 0 ! fir/ creature1 b t he 0 equal ) ,god2 &1 inde$1 !re seems to be some?+ 9 8 mode ( speak+ t argues 8 ass]t+ 8 et]nal & un*angeable ,deity4 ,! phrase "h us$ is ! same1 ) a little v>iation1 ) t :i* is us$ to set =? ! et]nity & immutability ( ,god1 9 ,isa4 xliii4 #ac4 ,be=e ! day 01 ,i am he4 ,if ! prophet is to be und]/ood1 z ass]t+ t ,god ! ,fa!r exi/$ be=e "t1 be=e ! day 01 or ! c\rse ( nature began1 :y may we n suppose our ,savi\r to int5d z mu*1 :5 he says1 ,be=e ,abraham 01 ,i am4 ,h[ev]1 s9ce x w be object$1 t ?is1 at be/1 is b a probable argum5t1 ?\gh x is su* z _m ( ! ,fa!rs h made use ( 9 def5d+ 8 ,deity1 yet we w n lay ! :ole /ress ( our cause ^u x1 b may obs]ve1 t :atev] critical rem>k o!rs may make on ! s5se ( ! words1 x is c]ta9 ! ,jews und]/ood !m no o!rwise1 ?an z imply+1 t he ?\ght himself equal ) ,god2 !re=e x is said1 v]4 #ei4 t !y took up /ones to /one him2 :i* 0 a puni%m5t inflict$1 "u ! law1 on blasphem]s2 & ought he n1 _h !y misund]/ood 8 words1 to h cle>$ himself f ?is imputation1 if he _h n be5 equal ) ,god8 ,b he is f> f do+ ?is2 = x is said1 9 ! foll[+ words1 t he hid himself1 & w5t out ( ! temple1 go+ ?r\gh ! mid/ ( !m1 & s pass$ by4 ,aga91 !re is ano!r conf]5ce1 :i* he held ) ! ,jews1 m5tion$ 9 ,john x4 9 :i* he speaks l a div9e ,p]son 9 sev]al v]ses2 z v]4 #ad4 ,i am ! good ,%eph]d1 & "k my %eep1 & am kn[n ( m9e2 :i* is ! same t is ascrib$ to ,god1 9 ,psal4 xxiii4 #a4 ,! ,"l is my ,%eph]d2 & he lays claim to 8 *ur*1 :om he calls 8 %eep1 z 8 own2 & v]4 #ah4 he speaks ( himself1 z hav+ a p[] ov] 8 own life2 ,i h p[] to lay x d[n1 & ,i h p[] to take x aga92 :i* is a great] in/ance ( dom9ion ?an belongs to a creature1 :o has n a p[] to dispose ( 8 own life at pleasure2 &1 9 v]4 #bh4 he asc5ds yet high] 9 8 expression1 :5 he speaks ( himself1 z hav+ a p[] to give et]nal life to 8 p1 :i* is c]ta9ly ! gift ( none b ,god2 & :51 9 v]4 #bi4 he owns himself to be inf]ior to 8 ,fa!r1 z man2 not)/&+1 9 v]4 #cj4 he pla9ly ass]ts 8 ,deity1 :5 he says1 ,i & my ,fa!r are "o4 ,object4 #a4 ,! ,anti-tr9it>ians object to ?is1 t ,*ri/ did n speak ( himself z "o ) ! ,fa!r1 any o!rwise ?an 9 cons5t1 or1 at lea/1 z hav+ p[] & au?ority d]iv$ f him4 ,answ4 ,to say t ^? words1 ,i & my ,fa!r are "o1 imply no?+ m ?an t !y are ,"o 9 cons5t1 does n well agree ) ! s5se ( ! =ego+ words1 9 :i* he speaks ( ! greatness1 & ! p[] ( 8 ,fa!r1 & 9 ?is ( 8 be+ ,"o ) him4 ,besides1 _h he only meant 8 be+ ,"o ) him 9 cons5t1 z imply+ ! subjection ( all ! p[]s & faculties ( 8 s\l to him1 t is a s5se 9 :i* e good man may be said to be "o ) ,god2 !re=e ! ,jews w\ld n h *>g$ him ) blasphemy = x1 :i*1 x is pla91 !y did1 & took up /ones to /one him1 if 8 own words _h n giv5 !m gr\nd to conclude t he int5d$ m ?an ?is1 namely1 t he 0 "o 9 nature ) ,god4 ,x is !re=e f>!r object$1 ,object4 #b4 ,t ! ,jews1 inde$1 misund]/ood him1 & no?+ c be inf]r$ f _! /upidity1 to prove 8 ,deity3 b he seems1 9 ! foll[+ v]ses1 to d m to ! undeceiv+ !m1 ?an he _h done 9 "s ( ! =ego+ in/ances2 = he tells !m pla9ly ! reason :y he spake ( himself z a ,god1 namely1 because he 0 a prophet2 & ^! 7 call$ gods1 to :om ! ^w ( ,god came1 or1 at lea/1 t he _h a "r to be s call$1 f 8 be+ sanctifi$1 & s5t into ! _w4 ,answ4 ,by ^! expressions1 he does n int5d to set himself ^u a level ) ! prophets ( old1 b !y conta9 an argum5t f ! less to ! great]2 & s x is1 z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ,if "s p]sons1 :o made a consid]able figure 9 ! *ur* ( old1 & 7 s5t ab\t important s]vices to !m1 are call$ gods1 ,i h mu* m reason to claim t "*1 z hav+ be5 sanctifi$1 & s5t into ! _w ab\t ! great "w ( r$emption1 consecrat$1 or set ap>t to glorify ! div9e p]fections !re92 :i* "w1 z w be obs]v$ "u a foll[+ head1 proves 8 ,deity2 & !re=e we are n to suppose t he disclaims x1 :5 he speaks ( himself1 z engag$ !re94 ,!n he proce$s yet f>!r1 9 ass]t+ 8 ,deity1 :5 he speaks ( 8 be+ 9 ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,fa!r 9 him1 :i*1 x is c]ta91 ! ,jews took 9 a v diff]5t s5se f :at ^? words are tak5 91 :5 appli$ to creatures1 = !y conclud$1 t he spake ( himself z a div9e ,p]son2 = x foll[s1 v]4 #ci4 t !y s\ght aga9 to take him1 b he escap$ out ( _! h&2 s t he /ill gives !m occasion to conclude1 t he 0 ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r4 ,?us he ass]t$ 8 ,deity 9 all ^! v>i\s conf]r5ces ) ! ,jews2 9 :i*1 if he _h n be5 :at !y appreh5d$ him to ins9uate t he 01 _m *>ges mu/ h be5 br\ght aga9/ him2 n only z to :at conc]ns matt]s ( common prud5ce1 z inc5s+ ! p by ambigu\s expressions1 & !reby haz>d+ 8 own life2 b 8 hol9ess w\ld h be5 call$ 9 "q1 _h he giv5 occasion to !m1 to ?9k t he assum$ to himself div9e glory1 _h he n _h a "r to x4#ada ,& ?is leads u to consid] t la/ public te/imony1 :i* he gave to 8 ,deity1 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,sanh$rim1 :i*1 9 "s respects1 may be said to h co/ him 8 life1 :5 he /ood be=e ,pontius ,pilate2 ^u :i* occasion1 ! apo/le says1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ac4 t he witness$ a good confession3 ?is we h record$1 ,mat?4 xxvi4 #fa4 :]e we obs]ve1 t :5 false witnesses 7 suborn$ to te/ify aga9/ him1 :o contradict$ "o ano!r1 9 _! evid5ce1 ^u :i* ! high prie/ desir$ t he w\ld make a reply to :at !y said1 9 8 own def5ce1 he did n ?9k t wor?y ( an answ]1 & !re=e held 8 peace3 b :5 he 0 ask$1 9 ! mo/ solemn mann]1 & adjur$ by ! liv+ ,god1 to tell !m1 ,:e!r he 7 ! ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god8 t is1 ! ,messiah1 :om ! ,jews expect$1 :o gov]n$ 8 *ur* ( old1 & :om !y ackn[l$g$ to be a div9e ,p]son1 or ! ,son ( ,god2 "h ! :ole matt] is left to 8 own det]m9ation4 ,_h he d5i$ ?is1 he w\ld h sav$ 8 life2 & if he confess$ x1 he 0 l to die = x4 ,on ?is occasion1 he does n hold 8 peace1 or refuse to answ]2 !re=e1 says he1 v]4 #fd4 ,?\ ha/ said2 :i* is z ?\gh he _h said1 ,x is z ?\ ha/ said1 ,i am ! ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god2 & !n 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,nev]!less1 ,i say unto y1 ,h]eaft] %all ye see ! ,son ( man1 sitt+ on ! "r h& ( p[]1 & com+ 9 ! cl\ds ( heav52 :]eupon ! high prie/ r5t 8 clo!s1 & appeal$ to ! p t !y _h he>d 8 blasphemy1 & accord+ly !y judg$ him wor?y ( dea?4 ,"h we obs]ve1 t he n only ass]ts himself to be ! ,son ( ,god1 & to h a "r to ! glory ( a div9e ,p]son1 b1 z a f>!r confirmation !re(1 applies to himself a text1 :i* ! ,jews1 suppos$ to belong to ! messiah1 ,dan4 vii4 #ac4 ,i saw 9 ! night-visions1 & behold1 "o1 l ! ,son ( man1 came ) ! cl\ds ( heav51 c4 ,s t1 f all ?is1 x foll[s1 t if ,*ri/1 :5 he conv]s$ occasionally ) ! ,jews1 or :5 he 0 call$ be=e ! ,sanh$rim1 ass]ts himself to be ! ,son ( ,god1 :i* includes 9 x 8 ,deity1 & s does n %un to speak ( himself1 z equal ) ,god1 we h ! doctr9e1 :i* we are def5d+1 ma9ta9$ by himself2 !re=e we mu/ conclude1 t he really is :at he decl>$ himself to be1 namely1 ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r4 ,,ii4 ,we proce$ to consid] h[ our ,savi\r's ,deity appe>s1 f ^? div9e attributes1 :i* are ascrib$ to him1 :i* are prop] to ,god alone2 to :i* we %all add1 ^? high & glori\s titles1 by :i* he is describ$ 9 scripture4 ,! attributes ( ,god1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$#adb1 are all ess5tial to him1 & !re=e _c1 9 a prop] s5se1 be any ( !m1 appli$ to a creature1 z !y are to ,*ri/1 :i* w be p>ticul>ly consid]$ 9 "s foll[+ heads4 #a4 ,he is said to be et]nal1 & t n only )\t end1 z ! angels & sa9ts 9 heav5 %all be1 b f ev]la/+3 ?is appe>s f ,micah v4 #b4 ,^: go+s =? h be5 f ( old1 f ev]la/+4 ,if 8 go+s =? h be5 f ev]la/+1 !n he exi/$ f ev]la/+1 = action supposes exi/5ce4 ,no?+ m ?an ?is c be said1 to prove t ! ,fa!r 0 f ev]la/+3 & t ?is is spok5 ( our ,savi\r is v pla91 f ! ref]5ce to ?is text1 9 ,mat?4 ii4 #f4 :]e ! =m] "p ( ?is v]se is quot$ & expla9$1 z signify+ our ,savi\r's be+ born 9 ,be?lehem2 !re=e ! latt] "p ( x1 ^: go+s =?1 c4 mu/ belong to him4 ,aga91 he is said1 9 ,john i4 #a4 to h be5 9 ! beg9n+2 obs]ve1 x is n said he 0 f b 91 ! beg9n+2 !re=e x is pla91 t he exi/$ :5 all ?+s began to be1 & consequ5tly 0 f et]nity4 ,:5 we consid] ?is div9e p]fection z belong+ to our ,savi\r1 we militate aga9/ bo? ! ,soc9ians & ! ,arians2 z = ! =m]1 !y d5y1 t he _h any exi/5ce1 prop]ly speak+1 be=e 8 conception 9 ! womb ( ! virg9 ,m>y1 & int]pret all ^? scriptures t speak ( 8 pre-exi/5ce to x1 su* z t 9 ,john viii4 #eh4 ,be=e ,abraham 01 ,i am1 or t ! ,^w 0 9 ! beg9n+1 z import+ ei!r1 t he 0 f et]nity1 9 ! decree & purpose ( ,god1 relat+ to 8 inc>nation1 9 :i* s5se e ?+ t comes to pass 0 et]nal1 z =e-orda9$ by ,god1 :i* is !re=e a v absurd exposition ( su*-l texts2 or else !y suppose1 t 8 be+ 9 ! beg9n+ signifies no?+ else b 8 be+ ! ,f\nd] ( ! gospel-/ate1 :i* _c be ! s5se ( ! evangeli/'s words1 because he is said to be ) ,god2 & x imm$iately foll[s1 & all ?+s 7 made by him1 :i* e unprejudic$ read] w\ld suppose to int5d ! creation ( ! _w1 & n ! erect+ ! gospel-disp5sation2 ?is !re=e evid5tly appe>s to be a p]v]sion ( ! s5se ( ! text4 ,z = ! ,arians1 !y di/+ui% betwe5 ,*ri/'s be+ 9 ! beg9n+ ( "t1 & 8 be+ f et]nity2 & s !y suppose ! mean+ ( ! text to be1 t ! ,^w 0 f ! beg9n+2 & :atev] disguise !y seem to put ^u _! mode ( speak+1 :5 !y say !re 0 n a po9t ( "t 9 :i* ,*ri/ 0 n1 or t he 0 be=e ! _w1 !y are f> f ass]t+ t he 0 )\t beg9n+1 or prop]ly f et]nity4 ,&1 9 answ] h]eunto1 let x be consid]$1 t we _c conceive ( any m$ium betwe5 "t & et]nity2 !re=e :atev] 0 be=e "t1 mu/ be f et]nity1 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* ,god is et]nal4 ,t ?is may appe>1 let u consid] t "t is ! measure ( f9ite be+s1 !re=e x is v absurd1 & little less ?an a contradiction1 to say t !re 0 any f9ite be+ produc$ be=e "t2 = t is1 9 effect1 to ass]t t a limit$ duration is antec$5t to t measure1 :]eby x is det]m9$1 or limit$4 ,if we %\ld all[ t !re might h be5 "s ?+s creat$ be=e ,god began to create ! heav5s & ! e>?1 ?\gh ^! ?+s might be said to h _h a be+ long] ?an "t has _h1 yet !y c\ld n h exi/$ be=e "t1 = "t w\ld h begun ) !m2 !re=e if ,*ri/ _h be5 creat$ a ?\s& millions ( ages be=e ! _w1 x c\ld n be said t he exi/$ be=e "t2 b x w\ld be inf]r$ f h5ce1 t "t1 :i* w\ld h tak5 its beg9n+ f 8 exi/5ce1 _h cont9u$ s _m ages2 !re=e t :i* exi/$ be=e "t1 mu/ h exi/$ be=e all f9ite be+s1 & consequ5tly 0 n produc$ out ( no?+1 or did n beg9 to be1 & is prop]ly f et]nity4 ,!re=e ,i _c b ?9k ! objection evasive1 or a fruitless attempt to take (f ! =ce ( ?is argum5t1 to prove our ,savi\r's ,deity1 s9ce ! expressions ( scripture1 by :i* 8 et]nity is set =?1 are z /rong & emphatical1 z ^? :]eby ! ,fa!r's is express$1 & consequ5tly 8 ,deity is equally evid5t4 #b4 ,our ,savi\r is said to be un*angeable1 :i* p]fection n only belongs to ,god1 b is t :]eby he is consid]$ z oppos$ to all creat$ be+s1 :i* are dep5d5t ^u him1 & !re=e *ang$ by him1 at 8 pleasure4 ,n[ t ,*ri/ is immutable1 is evid5t1 if we comp>e ! words ( ! ,psalmi/1 ,psal4 cii4 #be-bg4 ,( old ha/ ?\ laid ! f\ndation ( ! e>?2 & ! heav5s are ! "w ( ?y h&s4 ,!y %all p]i%1 b ?\ %alt endure2 yea1 all ( !m %all wax old l a g>m5t2 z a ve/ure %alt ?\ *ange !m1 & !y %all be *ang$2 b ?\ art ! same1 & ?y ye>s %all h no end1 ) ,heb4 i4 #aj4 :]e ! apo/le uses ! same words & consid]s !m z appli$ to ,*ri/2 s t x w be a v h>d matt] = any to evade ! =ce ( ?is argum5t4 ,i am p]suad$1 t if ! apo/le _h n appli$ ^! words to ,*ri/1 ! ,anti-tr9it>ians w\ld h all[$1 t ! ,psalmi/ gives z pla9 an acc\nt ( ! immutability ( ,god1 z c be f\nd 9 scripture1 or1 inde$1 z words c express4 ,"s ( ! writ]s on t side ( ! "q1 h pass$ ov] ?is scripture1 z ?9k+1 ,i suppose1 t x is bett] n to attempt to acc\nt = x consi/5tly ) _! s*eme1 ?an to d x 9 su* a way1 z w n1 9 ! lea/1 support x3 o!rs d n c>e to own t !y are appli$ to ,*ri/2 b t is to break ! *a9 ( ! apo/le's reason+1 & !reby to fa/5 an absurdity ^u him4 ,n[1 t we may briefly consid] ! connexion betwe5 ?is & ! =ego+ v]ses1 :]eby x w evid5tly appe> t our ,savi\r is ! ,p]son "h describ$1 z un*angeable1 let u consid]1 t ! design ( ?is *apt] is to set =? ! ,m$iatorial glory ( ,*ri/1 to e/abli% 8 sup]iority to angels2 & aft] he _h ref]r$ to t scripture1 :i* speaks ( ! et]nity ( 8 k+dom1 to wit1 ! #de? ,psalm1 v]4 #f4 he !n speaks ( him z un*angeable1 & s applies ! words ( ! ,psalmi/1 b n[ m5tion$1 to him4 ,we may also obs]ve1 9 ! text1 t he is n only un*angeable1 z to 8 exi/5ce1 b 8 duration is un*angeable1 :i* f>!r confirms :at 0 obs]v$ "u ! la/ head1 t he is et]nal1 z ,god is1 viz4 )\t succession1 z well z f ev]la/+3 ?is seems to be conta9$ 9 t expression1 ,?\ art ! same1 ?y ye>s %all n fail1 z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ?y duration does n slide1 or pass away by successive mom5ts1 z ! duration ( "t & creat$ be+s d4 ,to ?is we might add :at ! apo/le says1 ,heb4 xiii4 #h4 t he is ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]1 t is1 ?r\gh\t all ! *anges ( "t1 he rema9s un*angeably ! same 9 8 div9e nature4 ,a late writ]#adc supposes ! mean+ ( ?is scripture to be no?+ b ?is1 t ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 once taught by ! apo/les1 ought to be pres]v$ un*ang$3 x is true1 he says else:]e1#add t x is c]ta9ly true t ! ,p]son ( ,*ri/ is ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]2 :e!r1 by ye/]day1 he means any ?+ m ?an a limit$ duration ( "t pa/1 :i* he mu/ d1 or else give up ! doctr9e t he e :]e cont5ds =1 ,i _c tell2 b he does n ?9k t ?is text respects ! ,p]son ( ,*ri/1 b 8 doctr9e z above m5tion$2 ! pr9cipal argum5t by :i* he proves x is1 its suppos$ connexion ) ! =ego+ v]se2 & s x is z ?\gh he %\ld say2 ,h reg>d to :at has be5 deliv]$ to y by ^? :o h prea*$ ! ^w ( ,god1 :o1 ?\gh !y are no m among y1 yet ! doctr9e !y h deliv]$ is ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]4 ,b x seems to be too great a /ra9 on ! s5se ( ! words1 to suppose ,*ri/ to import ! same ) 8 doctr9e2 &1 ) submission1 ,i _c ?9k t ?is is to be inf]r$ f :at goes be=e1 or foll[s aft] x2 b ! s5se seems to be ?is2 ,adh]e to ! doctr9e y h =m]ly receiv$ f ^? :o h prea*$ ! ^w ( ,god to y1 & be n c>ri$ ab\t ) div]s & /range doctr9es1 s z to *ange y\r s5tim5ts ) y\r tea*]s1 = t w\ld n be to act 9 con=mity to ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]2 s t he designs to e/abli% _! fai? f ! consid]ation ( ,*ri/'s immutability1 :atev] *anges !y are liable to f ! dea? ( _! tea*]s1 or ! innovations ( ^? :o succe$ !m1 & endeav\r to c>ry !m away by div]s & /range doctr9es2 s ! text seems to be z pla9 a pro( ( our ,savi\r's immutability z t scripture1 ,rev4 i4 #d4 is ( ! immutability ( ,god1 9 :i* x is said1 ,he is1 01 & is to come4 ,if1 by 8 be+ ye/]day1 we are to und]/&1 z "s d1 8 manag+ ! affairs ( 8 *ur* "u ! legal disp5sation2 & to-day1 8 gov]n+ !m "u ?is pres5t disp5sation2 & = ev]1 ! et]nity ( 8 k+dom1 x pla9ly proves1 t :atev] *anges he has made 9 ! affairs ( ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur* & ( ! _w1 yet he is ! same1 & consequ5tly a div9e ,p]son4 #c4 ,ano!r div9e attribute ascrib$ to our ,savi\r1 is omnipres5ce1 z 9 ,matt1 xviii4 #bj4 ,:]e two or ?ree are ga!r$ toge!r 9 my "n1 !re am ,i 9 ! mid/ ( !m2 :i* expression imports ! same ?+1 ) t :]eby ! div9e omnipres5ce 7z is all[$ by all7 is set =? 9 ,exod4 xx4 #bd4 ,9 all places :]e ,i record my "n1 ,i w come unto !e1 & ,i w bless !e4 ,n[ t ,*ri/'s pres5ce 9 ! mid/ ( 8 p1 9 all places1 argues 8 omnipres5ce1 is v evid5t1 s9ce he designs1 by ?is promise1 to enc\rage !m 9 all places1 & at all times1 to p]=m religi\s duties1 ) an eye to ?is privilege2 s t :]ev] !re is a wor%ipp+ assembly1 !y h h]eby gr\nd to expect t he w be pres5t ) !m4 ,n[ x is c]ta91 t no creature c be 9 two places at ! same "t1 mu* less 9 all places1 :i* is ! same z to fill heav5 & e>?1 & is applicable to ,god alone1 z ! prophet expresses x1 9 ,j]4 xxiii4 #bd4 ,moreov]1 :5 ,*ri/ says1 t he w be ) 8 p 9 all places1 x mu/ be meant at ! same "t1 & n successively1 o!rwise he c\ld n be :]e-ev] two or ?ree are met 9 8 "n2 ?is !re=e is a pla9 pro( ( 8 omnipres5ce1 :i* is an incommunicable p]fection ( ! div9e nature1 & consequ5tly argues him to be true & prop] ,god4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$ to ! s5se we h giv5 ( ?is scripture1 7to weak5 ! =ce ( ! argum5t tak5 f x7 t our ,savi\r is "h said to be pres5t1 only by 8 au?ority1 :]e two or ?ree are met toge!r 9 8 "n2 & accord+ly ! words are to be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se1 z :5 a k+ is said to be pres5t 9 all p>ts ( 8 dom9ions1 :]e p]sons1 :o are deput$ to repres5t him1 act by 8 au?ority4 ,answ4 ,?\gh we all[1 t :atev] is done 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 mu/ be said to be done by 8 au?ority2 yet we _c all[ t 8 be+ 9 ! mid/ ( !m is to be tak5 only = 8 be+ s by 8 au?ority2 = we mu/ n suppose t our ,savi\r1 9 ^! words1 makes use ( a tautology2 &1 inde$1 x w\ld be a v jejune & empty way ( speak+ to say1 t :]e two or ?ree are met toge!r 9 my "n1 t is1 by my au?ority1 !re am ,i 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 by my au?ority4 ,c]ta9ly1 ,*ri/'s be+ 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 mu/ be tak5 9 ! same s5se ) t p>allel scripture be=e ref]r$ to1 9 ,exod4 xx4 #bd4 :]e ,god's com+ to 8 p1 9 ^? places :]e he records 8 "n1 is expla9$1 z hav+ a v great privilege att5d+ x1 namely1 8 bless+ !m1 :i* he is said to d1 :5 he conf]s bless$ness ^u !m1 & gives !m a full & ri* supply ( all _! wants2 ?is !re=e mu/ be ! s5se ( our ,savi\r's be+ 9 ! mid/ ( 8 p4 ,moreov]1 z ,god is said to be pres5t :]e he acts1 s ,*ri/'s p[]ful influ5ce1 grant$ to 8 p 9 all places1 :i* supposes 8 omnipres5ce1 conta9s a great deal m ?an 8 be+ pres5t by 8 au?ority2 & if t 7 ! only s5se 9 :i* ?is scripture is to be tak51 x might z well be alleg$1 t all ! scriptures1 :i* speak ( ! div9e omnipres5ce might be tak5 9 t s5se1 :i* w\ld be to set aside all ! pro(s we h f !nce ( ?is p]fection ( ! div9e nature2 !re=e ?is objection seems to be r an evasion1 ?an an argum5t1 to ov]?r[ ,*ri/'s div9ity1 tak5 f 8 omnipres5ce4 ,object4 #b4 ,o!rs suppose t ,*ri/ be+ 9 ! mid/ ( 8 p1 :5 met toge!r 9 8 "n1 implies no?+ m ?an 8 kn[+ :at !y d :5 engag$ 9 acts ( religi\s wor%ip4 ,answ4 ,we obs]ve1 t !y :o make use ( ?is objection1 t !y may militate aga9/ t argum5t1 :i* is br\ght to prove 8 ,deity f 8 omnipres5ce1 w1 = argum5t's sake1 all[ him to be omnisci5t1 n consid]+ t t equally proves him to be a div9e ,p]son1 z w be consid]$ "u our next head4 ,n[1 to prove t ,*ri/'s be+ pres5t ) 8 p1 is to be und]/ood ( 8 kn[+ :at !y d1 !y ref] to t scripture1 #b ,k+s v4 #bf4 9 :i* ,eli%a says to ,gehazi1 z kn[+ :at he _h done1 :5 he foll[$ ,naaman1 ! ,syrian1 = a rew>d2 ,w5t n m9e he>t ) !e1 :5 ! man turn$ aga9 f 8 *>iot ) !e8 ,b s9ce ?is scripture signifies no?+ else b t ?is secret 0 reveal$ to him1 :i* is1 9 a figurative way ( speak+1 z ?\gh he _h be5 pres5t ) him1 x w n foll[ f h5ce t ! prophet pret5d$ to "k :at 0 done 9 all places1 & t at all times1 :i* is m 7z w be f>!r obs]v$ "u ! next head7 ?an :at seems communicable to any creature3 b ?is is int5d$ by ,*ri/'s kn[+ all ?+s1 & m ?an ?is1 d\btless1 is meant by 8 be+ 9 ! mid/ ( 8 p1 :]eby he enc\rages !m to expect ^? bless+s1 :i* !y /& 9 ne$ (1 f him1 9 :i* respect he promises to be ) !m 9 a way ( grace2 & c]ta9ly he t is s pres5t ) 8 p1 mu/ be conclud$ to be1 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se1 a div9e ,p]son4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 :i* is g5]ally br\ght to prove ,*ri/'s omnipres5ce1 & consequ5tly 8 prop] ,deity1 to wit1 ,john iii4 #ac4 ,& no man ha? asc5d$ up to heav5 b he t came d[n f heav51 ev5 ! ,son ( man :i* is 9 heav54 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i* words1 we mu/ consid] _! connexion ) :at goes imm$iately be=e2 ?us by1 ,no man ha? asc5d$ up into heav51 b he t came d[n f heav51 ,x is pla9 our ,savi\r means1 t no man has a full & compreh5sive k ( heav5ly ?+s1 ( :i* he _h be5 speak+ 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 b he t came d[n f heav52 9 :i* he ass]ts 8 div9e omnisci5ce#ade1 z ! p]son 9 :om all treasures ( wisdom & k are hid1 z x is express$ else:]e2 or none kn[s ! my/]ies :i* are hid 9 ,god1 b he t is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 :o came d[n f heav52 or1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #dg4 :o is ! ,"l f heav52 & !n1 z a f>!r pro( ( 8 ,deity1 he adds1 t he is 9 heav52 t is1 :ile he 0 on e>?1 9 "o nature1 z be+ omnipres5t1 he 0 9 heav5 9 ! o!r nature2 &1 agreeably to ?is s5se ( ! scripture1 he is said to come d[n f heav51 z 8 div9e nature manife/$ its glory "h on e>?1 :5 ! nature 0 unit$ to x1 :i* is ! only s5se 9 :i* ,god is said to come d[n into ?is l[] _w2 z we h ! same mode ( speak+1 9 ,g54 xi4 #g4 ,exod4 iii4 #h4 & o!r places2 s t if he is ?us omnipres5t1 we mu/ conclude t he is a div9e ,p]son4 ,! ,arians give a v diff]5t s5se ( ?is text1 especially ^? words1 ,! ,son ( man1 :o is 9 heav52#adf =1 !y suppose1 ! words ought to be r5d]$1 0 9 heav52 & t x does n argue 8 omnipres5ce1 b t nature1 :i* !y call div9e1 fir/ resid$ 9 heav5 f ! beg9n+1 :5 x 0 produc$ by ! ,fa!r2 & aft]w>ds 9 8 inc>nation1 by a removal f heav5 to e>? x 0 said to come d[n f !nce4 ,b1 be=e we all[ ( ?is s5se ( ! text1 !y mu/ prove t ,*ri/ 0 ! fir/ creature1 & t1 9 ?is f9ite nature1 he resid$ 9 heav5 till 8 inc>nation1 & t he aft]w>ds1 by a *ange ( place1 desc5d$ into ?is l[] _w2 &1 if !y c\ld make ?is appe>1 !re is yet a difficulty 9 ! expression1 z !y und]/& ! words2 = x is n usual to say1 ,i came f a place1 & 0 9 t place be=e ,i came f x2 !re=e :e!r _! exposition ( ! words1 or ours1 be mo/ prop]1 ,i leave any "o to judge4 ,z = ! ,soc9ians1 :o d5y t ,*ri/ _h any exi/5ce be=e 8 inc>nation1 ^! are v mu* at a loss to acc\nt = ! s5se ( ?is scripture2 ?\gh ,soc9us himself1 & _m ( 8 foll[]s1 h conclud$ f !nce1 t ,*ri/ 0 tak5 up into heav5 "s "t aft] 8 inc>nation1 :i* !y suppose to h be5 9 "s "p ( ^? =ty days 9 :i* ! scripture says he 0 9 ! wild]ness tempt$ ( ! devil2 b h[ he c\ld asc5d into heav51 & yet be 9 ! wild]ness1 :]e "o ( ! evangeli/s says he 0 all ! =ty days1 z ,m>k i4 #ac4 _c be easily und]/ood1 or acc\nt$ =2 &1 inde$1 ! scripture is altoge!r sil5t z to ?is matt]3 & x is v /range1 if x _h be5 s1 t :5 we h an acc\nt ( o!r circum/ances 9 8 life1 :i* are ( less importance1 no m5tion %\ld be made ( ?is1 :i*1 _h x be5 discov]$1 w\ld h be5 a great inducem5t to 8 foll[]s to h paid ! highe/ reg>d to 8 doctr9e2 = !y suppose he 0 tak5 up into heav51 t he might be in/ruct$ 9 ^? ?+s :i* he 0 to imp>t to ! _w4 ,&1 in/ead ( a pro( h]e(1 !y only say t ?is is a p>allel in/ance ) t ( ,moses1 :o 0 call$ up to ! top ( m\nt ,s9ai1 :i* 0 !n ! imm$iate seat ( ! div9e pres5ce1 & !re receiv$ ! law1 :i* he 0 to imp>t to ,israel2 s1 !y suppose1 x 0 necess>y1 t our ,savi\r %\ld asc5d into heav51 t he might !re be in/ruct$ 9 t doctr9e1 :i* he 0 to communicate to 8 *ur*4 ,b we _c b conclude1 t be+ omnisci5t1 z w be prov$ "u our next head1 he _h no ne$ to receive in/ructions1 & hav+1 9 8 human nature1 _h an unction f ! ,holy ,gho/2 or1 z x is express$1 ,john iii4 #cd4 t ,god gave n ! ,_s by measure unto him1 !re=e x 0 necess>y t he %\ld asc5d into heav51 to receive ! doctr9es f !nce1 :i* he 0 to deliv]4 ,moreov]1 accord+ to ?is conjecture1 8 com+ f heav51 9 ! end ( "t1 to judge ! _w1 %\ld h be5 call$ 8 ?ird com+1 7z 8 fir/ com+ f !nce 0 9 8 inc>nation1 & 8 second com+ is suppos$ to be 8 return to ?is _w1 aft] he asc5d$ into heav51 dur+ ?is int]val ( "t7 :i* is contr>y to t text ( scripture1 9 ,heb4 ix4 #bh4 :i* calls x1 8 com+ ! second "t1 )\t s91 unto salvation4 ,&1 inde$1 x is s ungr\nd$ a supposition1 t "s ( ! ,soc9ians !mselves reckon x1 at mo/1 b a probable conjecture1 b d n pret5d to say t x is suffici5tly f\nd$ 9 scripture2 & !re=e we _c ?9k t ?is w h any t5d5cy to en]vate ! =ce ( our argum5t1 to prove ,*ri/'s ,deity1 tak5 f ! above-m5tion$ s5se ( t text2 ,! ,son ( man1 :i* is 9 heav54 #d4 ,our ,savi\r's ,deity may f>!r be prov$1 f 8 be+ omnisci5t3 ?us ! apo/le ,pet] says1 9 ,john xxi4 #ag4 ,"l ?\ kn[e/ all ?+s1 ?\ kn[e/ t ,i love !e4 ,?is is too great a glory to be ascrib$ to any creature2 & _h x be5 spok5 ( ! ,fa!r1 ! ,anti-tr9it>ians !mselves w\ld h own$1 t x is z great a pro( ( 8 ,deity1 z any conta9$ 9 scripture1 z import+ ! same ?+ ) :at ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,psal4 cxlvii4 #e4 ,8 und]/&+ is inf9ite4 ,b1 besides ?is !re is ano!r expression t abundantly proves ?is matt]1 :]e9 he is d5om9at$ ! ,se>*] ( he>ts1 :i* is a glory t ,god appropriates to himself1 9 ,j]4 xvii4 #aj4 ,i ! ,"l se>* ! he>ts1 ,i try ! re9s1 ev5 to give e man accord+ to 8 ways2 & else:]e1 #a ,*ron4 xxviii4 #i4 ,! ,"l se>*e? all he>ts1 & und]/&e? all ! imag9ations ( ! ?\ghts2 & all creatures are exclud$ f hav+ any bran* ( ?is glory1 :5 x is said1 9 #a ,k+s viii4 #ci4 ,?\ only kn[e/ ! he>ts ( all ! *ildr5 ( m53 n[ su* a k z ?is is ascrib$ to ,*ri/2 sometimes he is said to "k ! inw>d ?\ghts & secret reason+s ( m5 )9 !mselves1 ,m>k ii4 #h4 ,&1 if x be said1 t ?is is only a p>ticul> in/ance ( k1 su* z he might h _h by imm$iate div9e inspiration1 & !re=e t x does n prove 8 ,godhead2 !re is ano!r scripture1 t speaks ( 8 k1 z m ext5sive1 viz4 t he kn[s ! ?\ghts ( all m51 ,john ii4 #be4 ,he ne$$ n t any "o %\ld te/ify ( man1 = he knew :at 0 9 man2 & ?is 8 k does n only respect m5's pres5t1 b _! future ?\ghts1 :i* are n kn[n to !mselves3 ?us x is said1 9 ,john vi4 #fd4 t he knew f ! beg9n+ :o !y 7 t believ$ n1 & :o %\ld betray him4 ,& if all ?is be n reckon$ suffici5t to prove him to be ! he>t-se>*+ ,god1 no?+ c be express$ 9 pla9] t]ms ?an ?is is1 conc]n+ him1 9 ,rev4 ii4 #bc4 ,all ! *ur*es %all "k t ,i am he :i* se>*e? ! re9s & he>ts2 & ,i w give unto e "o ( y1 accord+ to y\r works4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$ to ?is argum5t = ,*ri/'s omnisci5ce1 tak5 f ,pet]'s confession above-m5tion$1 ,"l1 ?\ kn[e/ all ?+s1 c4 t no?+ else is int5d$ h]eby1 b t he _h a v great degree ( k2 n t he 0 /rictly & prop]ly omnisci5t1 z suppos+ t x is an hyp]bolical expression1 n altoge!r unlike t ( ! woman ( ,tekoa to ,david1 9 #b ,sam4 xiv4 #bj4 :5 %e says1 ,my "l is wise1 accord+ to ! wisdom ( an angel ( ,god1 to "k all ?+s t are 9 ! e>?4 ,answ4 ,x is true1 ?is expression ( h]'s is ei!r an unw>rantable /ra9 ( complim5t1 or flatt]y1 occasion$ by ,david's suspect+ t ,joab _h employ$ h] to plead ! cause ( ,absalom2 or else x is a s9c]e ackn[l$gm5t ( 8 great wisdom1 )\t suppos+ him to be absolutely omnisci5t1 z ?\gh %e %\ld say1 ?\ kn[e/ all ?+s t are done 9 ! l&3 !re is no plot or contrivance1 h[ secret soev] x may be manag$1 b ?\ wilt1 "s way or o!r1 f9d x out1 z ?\ ha/ done ?is t ,i am s5t ab\t4 ,b :at ref]5ce has ?is to ,pet]'s confession8 ,does x foll[1 t because !re are hyp]bolical expressions 9 scripture1 z well z 9 o!r writ+s1 t ?is mu/ be "o8 or because a wise gov]nor may h a conjectural k ( :at is done by 8 subjects1 :5 consid]+ ! v>i\s circum/ances t att5d _! actions1 t !re=e ! apo/le int5ds no?+ m ?an ?is8 ,x is pla9 he appeals to ,*ri/1 z ! he>t-se>*+ ,god1 conc]n+ ! inw>d s9c]ity ( 8 love to him1 z well z ( 8 rep5tance1 aft] a public & %ameful d5ial ( him1 :i* might h giv5 j occasion = its be+ call$ 9 "q2 & x is z evid5t a pro( ( 8 omnisci5ce1 z t is ( ! ,fa!r's1 9 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #bc1 #bd4 ,se>* me1 ,o ,god1 & "k my he>t2 try me & "k my ?\ghts1 & see if !re be any wick$ way 9 me1 c4 ,object4 #b4 ,o!rs1 especially "s ( ! ,arians1 d n s mu* d5y ,*ri/'s omnisci5ce1 z ! consequ5ce d$uc$ f x1 to wit1 8 prop] ,deity2 & ^! make use ( a m ab/ruse & metaphysical way ( reason+1 & accord+ly !y suppose t a creature may "k all ?+s1 t is1 all f9ite objects1 & consequ5tly all ?+s t are done 9 ! _w1 namely1 all creatures1 & all _! actions1 s9ce ! object ( ?is k is1 at mo/1 b f9ite2 !re=e x is possible = a f9ite m9d to be s enl>g$1 z to take 9 all f9ite ?+s1 or to h ! k ( all ?+s communicat$ to x1 s9ce ! object & ! recipi5t are comm5surate ) ea* o!r4 ,!re=e our ,savi\r may "k all ?+s2 & yet x w n foll[ f h5ce1 t 8 und]/&+ is inf9ite1 or t 8 k is s prop]ly div9e z ! ,fa!r's is2 & consequ5tly ?is is no suffici5t argum5t to prove 8 ,deity 9 ! s5se 9 :i* we und]/& x4 ,answ4 ,?is me?od ( reason+ might z well be us$ to evade ! =ce ( e argum5t1 br\ght f scripture1 to prove ! ,fa!r's omnisci5ce1 or1 inde$1 to ev9ce 8 inf9ite p[]1 s9ce all effects produc$1 :i* are ! objects !re(1 are b f9ite2 & !re=e x may z well be said1 t x does n require inf9ite p[] to produce !m1 nor prove 8 et]nal p[] & ,godhead4 ,moreov]1 z ?is w\ld t5d to de/roy ! inf9ite disproportion betwe5 ,god & ! creature 9 act+1 s x supposes t ,god c communicate a bran* ( 8 own glory to a creature1 by enl>g+ x to su* a degree1 z to take 9 all f9ite objects4 ,!re are "s ?+s n s prop]ly too great = ,god to d1 z = a creature to be ! subject (3 we d n pret5d to set limits to ! div9e p[]2 yet we may inf]1 f ! nature ( ?+s1 & ! p[]s ( f9ite be+s1 t x is impossible = any "o1 bel[ ,god1 to "k all ?+s pa/1 pres5t1 & to come1 at "o view2 :i* our ,savi\r mu/ be suppos$ to d1 or else ?is attribute ( omnisci5ce is n ju/ly appli$ to him2 nor w\ld he be fit to gov]n ! _w1 z w be obs]v$ "u a foll[+ head2 !re=e we mu/ conclude1 f h5ce1 t he is truly & prop]ly a div9e ,p]son4 ,to :at has be5 said1 conc]n+ ,*ri/'s omnisci5ce1 we may subjo9 ^? scriptures t speak ( him1 z ! wisdom ( ,god1 ! ,f\nta9 ( all communicat$ wisdom1 ! light :i* lighte? e man t come? into ! _w1 z he is call$1 9 ,john i4 #i4 ,& x is suppos$1 by _m1 t wisdom spok5 ( 9 ,prov4 viii4 is to be und]/ood ( our ,savi\r1 z ! p]sonal wisdom ( ,god1 inasmu* z !re are sev]al p]sonal *>act]s ascrib$ to him3 ?us x is said1 v]4 #bc4 ,i 0 set up f ev]la/+1 c4 & v]4 #cj1 #ca4 ,!n1 to wit1 be=e ! creation ( all ?+s1 ,i 0 by him1 z "o br\ght up ) him2 & ,i 0 daily 8 delight1 rejoic+ always be=e him1 rejoic+ 9 ! habitable "p ( 8 e>?1 & my delights 7 ) ! sons ( m54 ,?is _c prop]ly speak+1 be appli$ to ,god's ess5tial wisdom2 x mu/ !re=e be a description ( an et]nal div9e ,p]son1 di/9ct f ! ,fa!r4 ,b s9ce _m suppose1 t :atev] is spok5 ( wisdom1 9 ?is & "s o!r *apt]s ( ?is book1 is only metaphorical1 or a beautiful description ( div9e wisdom1 z ! in/ructor ( mank9d2 ?\gh we _c see h[ ?is1 if no?+ else be int5d$ by x1 c agree ) "s ( ! p]sonal *>act]s be=e m5tion$1 :i* seem applicable to our ,savi\r2 yet we f9d t he is else:]e call$ ! wisdom ( ,god1 9 a s5se1 t c by no means be suppos$ to be figurative3 ?us :5 we read 9 ,luke xi4 #di4 ,!re=e also said ! wisdom ( ,god1 ,i w s5d !m prophets & apo/les1 c4 x is c]ta9ly und]/ood ( our ,savi\r4#adg ,to :i*1 if x be object$1 t1 by ! wisdom ( ,god1 is meant !re ! wise ,god1 to wit1 ! ,fa!r2 x may be answ]$1 t ano!r evangeli/1 ref]r+ to ! v same ?+1 expla9s :at is meant by ! wisdom ( ,god1 & repres5ts our ,savi\r z speak+ 9 8 own ,p]son1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #cd4 ,!re=e1 behold1 ,i s5d unto y prophets1 & wise m51 & scribes1 c4 #e4 ,! next div9e p]fection t is ascrib$ to ,*ri/1 is almighty p[]4 ,?is attribute is appropriat$1 by ! ,arians to ! ,fa!r2#adh & accord+ly !y suppose1 t x implies n only 8 supremacy ov] all creatures1 b ov] ! ,son & ,holy ,gho/2 & !re=e !y p]emptorily conclude x is nev] appli$ to !m1 & consequ5tly t ! ,deity ( our ,savi\r _c be prov$ by x2 & t !y may turn our own weapons ^u u1 or improve "s unw>y concessions1 made by "s v consid]able writ]s1 :o h1 9 o!r respects1 v well def5d$ ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 !y seem to ins9uate1 z ?\gh ?is 7 a matt] to be tak51 z x 71 = grant$1 ?\gh x might easily be made appe>1 t !y /ra9 ! s5se ( ^? expressions1 f :5ce !y conclude !m to h giv5 up ! cause to !m1 beyond :at !y ev] int5d$2 & !re are _m o!rs1 :o are f> f mak+ su* concessions4 ,z = ! ^w 1 ,almighty1 !re is no?+ 9 ! d]ivation !re(1 f :5ce x may ju/ly be inf]r$1 t x is a p]fection1 t conta9s a great] display ( ! div9e glory1 ?an ! o!r p]fections1 t are attribut$ to all ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 ?\gh inde$ x conta9s 9 x an idea ( ! univ]sal ext5t ( div9e p[]1 ) respect to ! objects !re(2 yet ?is is n to be sep>at$ f ! s5se ( ! ^w1 :5 p[] is ascrib$ to ,god 9 ^? scriptures1 :]e he is call$ ! ,almighty2 !re=e1 if we c prove t ,*ri/ has p[] ascrib$ to him1 t is prop]ly div9e1 ?is w ev9ce 8 ,deity1 z mu* z ?\gh we c\ld produce sev]al scriptures1 9 :i* he is indisputably call$ ! ,almighty2 & ?is we %all fir/ endeav\r to d1 & !n enquire :e!r we h n z mu*1 or m reason to conclude1 t he is call$ ,almighty1 ?an !y h to d5y x4 ,t p[]1 su* z is prop]ly div9e1 is attribut$ to ,*ri/1 may be prov$ f t scripture be=e-m5tion$1 :i* is evid5tly appli$ to him1 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 :]e he is call$1 ! mighty ,god2 &1 9 ,psal4 xlv4 #c4 :i*1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 is spok5 conc]n+ him1 9 :i* he is call$ mo/ mighty2 &1 9 ,phil4 iii4 #ba4 we read ( 8 *ang+ our vile body1 t x may be fa%ion$ l unto 8 glori\s body2 :i* is su* an effect ( p[]1 z pla9ly argues x div9e1 z mu* z ! production ( all ?+s out ( no?+ c\ld d2 & ?is is said to be done1 accord+ to ! work+1 :]eby he is able to subdue all ?+s to himself4 ,we might obs]ve _m o!r ?+s1 :i* he has done1 & w d1 t require inf9ite p[]1 :i* we %all h occasion to consid]1 :5 we prove 8 deity f 8 works "u a foll[+ head4 ,b s9ce all ?is is to no purpose1 ) respect to ^? :o d5y 8 prop] ,deity1 unless we c prove t he is call$ ,almighty2 & ! :ole /ress ( ?is argum5t is laid ^u x1 = no o!r reason1 z ,i presume1 b because !y ?9k x impossible = u to d x3 ,i %all attempt x2 & ,i hope to make x appe> t we h great] probability1 on our side1 t he is s call$1 ?an !y h gr\nd to d5y x4 ,"h ,i %all take notice ( ?is p]fection ( ! div9e nature1 z we f9d x 9 ! book ( ! ,revelations1 9 :i* ?is attribute is m5tion$ n9e times1 &1 9 "s places1 seems to be appli$ to ! ,fa!r1 b 9 o!rs to ! ,son4 ,! fir/ we %all m5tion is 9 *ap4 i4 #h4 ,i am ,alpha & ,omega1 ! beg9n+ & ! end+1 sai? ! ,"l1 :i* is1 & :i* 01 & :i* is to come1 ! ,almighty2 :i* seems to be spok5 ( our ,savi\r1 #a4 ,because he is describ$ at l>ge 9 ! ?ree =ego+ v]ses2 & !re is no?+ :i* gives ! lea/ gr\nd to "q its application to him1 unless t "* s be+ giv5 to ! ,p]son "h spok5 (1 :i* is giv5 to ! ,fa!r1 9 v]4 #d4 :i* is1 & :i* 01 & :i* is to come2 b s9ce we f9d 9 o!r scriptures1 ! same div9e glories ascrib$ to ! ,son t _h be=e be5 ascrib$ to ! ,fa!r2 z 9 ,john v4 #ba4 ,z ! ,fa!r raise? ! dead1 & quick5e? !m1 ev5 s ! ,son quick5e? :om he w2 & 9 ,tit4 iii4 #d4 ! ,fa!r is call$ ,god our ,savi\r1 z appe>s by comp>+ x ) ! #e? & #f? v]ses2 & s is ,*ri/ call$1 *ap4 ii4 #aj1 #ac4 !re=e1 :y may n ! ,fa!r & ! ,son be ea* ( !m describ$ ) ?is "*1 ,:i* 01 is1 & is to come8 & t m especially1 if we consid]1 t ! ascrib+ ?is to ,*ri/1 is1 9 effect1 ! same ) :at is said ( him else:]e1 ,heb4 xiii4 #h4 :]e he is said to be ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]4#adi #b4 ,x f>!r appe>s1 t ?is text1 9 :i* ! ,p]son spok5 ( is call$ ,almighty1 is appli$ to ,*ri/1 because t "*1 ,alpha & ,omega1 seems to be appli$ to none b him 9 o!r places1 :]e x is us$4 ,we f9d x f\r times 9 ?is book1 viz4 n only 9 ?is v]se1 b 9 v]4 #aa4 9 :i* x is indisputably appli$ to him1 z w appe>1 by comp>+ x ) ! foll[+s v]ses4 ,&1 9 *ap4 xxi4 #f4 he is aga9 call$ ,alpha & ,omega1 :i*1 t x is appli$ to him1 appe>s f ! context2 x is he t makes all ?+s new1 or puts a new face ^u ! affairs ( 8 *ur*2 & x is he :o comm&s ,john to write :at he saw & he>d2 ,he said unto me1 ,write ^! words1 v]4 #e4 ,we may obs]ve1 t :]eev] ,john is comm&$1 9 ?is book1 to write1 x is ,*ri/ t gives =? ! comm&3 ?us he said to him be=e1 *ap4 i4 #ai4 ,write ! ?+s :i* ?\ ha/ se51 & ! ?+s :i* are1 & ! ?+s :i* %all be h]eaft]2 & he is aga9 comm&$ to write1 ,bless$ are ! dead :i* die 9 ! ,"l1 by him :o is call$ ! ,son ( man1 *ap4 xiv4 #ac1 #ad4 ,aga91 9 *ap4 xxii4 #ac4 he is call$ ,alpha & ,omega1 :o is describ$ 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 z com+ quickly1 ^: rew>d is ) him2 :i* is und\bt$ly meant ( our ,savi\r2 = x is said conc]n+ him1 v]4 #bj4 ,surely ,i come quickly1 ,am53 ev5 s come1 ,"l ,jesus4 ,t :i* ,i inf] f h5ce1 is1 t if ,*ri/ be /yl$ ,alpha & ,omega1 9 all o!r plac$ 9 ?is book1 x is m ?an probable he is s 9 ?is #h? v]se ( ! #a/ *apt]1 9 :i* he is said to be ! ,almighty4 ,& z he is call$ ,alpha & ,omega1 s ! explication ( ^! words1 :]ev] we meet ) x 9 ?is book )\t ! words !mselves1 is appli$ to ,*ri/3 ?us he is call$1 *ap4 i4 #ag4 & ii4 #h4 ! fir/ & ! la/2 &1 *ap4 iii4 #ad4 ! beg9n+ ( ! creation ( ,god3 f h5ce1 ,i humbly conceive1 we h m gr\nd to conclude1 t ,*ri/ is call$ ! ,almighty 9 ?is v]se1 ?an ! ,arians h to d5y x4 ,aga91 !re is ano!r place 9 ?is book :]e he seems to be /yl$ ! ,almighty1 *ap4 xv4 #c4 ,& !y s+ ! song ( ,moses1 ! s]vant ( ,god1 & ! song ( ! ,lamb1 say+1 ,great & m>vell\s are ?y works1 ,"l ,god ,almighty2 j & true are ?y ways1 ?\ ,k+ ( sa9ts4 ,?is triumphant song is occasion$ by "o ( ! greate/ victories :i* ! *ur* expects to obta9 9 ?is _w3 by ! song ( ,moses1 ,i humbly conceive1 is meant ! *ur*'s celebrat+ ! glory ( ,god1 = ! greate/ victory t ev] 0 obta9$ "u ! legal disp5sation2 & ! song ( ! ,lamb1 is an ackn[l$gm5t ( ! greate/ t is1 or %all be obta9$ "u ! gospel-disp5sation2 &1 9 celebrat+ ! ,lamb's victories1 !y set =? ! praises ( ! mighty ,conqu]or 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,great & m>vell\s are ?y works1 ,"l ,god ,almighty3 x is ! ,lamb t is e :]e describ$ 9 ?is book1 z fight+ ! *ur*'s battles1 & obta9+ victory = x2 !re=e x is 8 glory :i* is "h set =?4 ,& z he is always describ$1 9 ?is book1 z ?us fight+ ! *ur*'s battles2 s x is he :o is describ$ z tak+ v5geance on its enemies1 :i* is ! j consequ5ce !re(4 ,!re=e ,i _c b conclude1 t he is spok5 (1 9 *ap4 xvi4 #f1 #g4 z hav+ giv5 _! p]secutors blood to dr9k1 = !y 7 wor?y2 &1 9 v]4 #g4 ,ev5 s ,"l ,god ,almighty1 true & righte\s are ?y judgm5ts4 ,aga91 9 *ap4 xvi4 #ad4 we read ( ! battle ( t great day ( ,god ,almighty2 & !n x imm$iately foll[s1 ,behold1 ,i come z a ?ief 9 ! night1 c4 :i* expression is kn[n to be else:]e appli$ to our ,savi\r1 & to none b him2 & t x is he :o fights ! *ur*'s battles1 is evid5t f *ap4 xvii4 #ad4 ,^! %all make w> ) ! ,lamb1 & ! ,lamb %all ov]?r[ !m2 & f *ap4 xix4 #ab1 c4 :]e x is said1 8 eyes 7 z a flame ( fire2 z he is else:]e describ$1 *ap4 i4 #ad4 to d5ote t ! great day ( 8 wra? 0 come2 & 8 "n is call$1 9 ! #ac? v]se ( ?is #ai? *apt]1 ! ,^w ( ,god2 & we read ( ! armies :i* foll[$ him1 & t out ( 8 m\? goe? a %>p sword1 t he might smite ! nations4 ,f :5ce we may conclude1 t s9ce ,*ri/ is repres5t$1 9 s _m places 9 ?is book1 z fight+ )1 & triumph+ & reign+ ov] 8 enemies1 inflict+ 8 plagues ^u !m1 & deliv]+ 8 *ur* f _! p]secution1 :i* is a "w ( div9e p[]1 he is fitly /yl$ 9 sev]al places1 ,"l ,god ,almighty4 ,we might consid] sev]al o!r div9e attributes ascrib$ to ,*ri/1 :i* prove 8 ,deity1 viz4 hol9ess1 tru?1 & fai?fulness3 ?us1 9 ,rev4 iii4 #g4 ,^! ?+s sai? he t is holy1 he t is true2 & he is f>!r describ$ 9 ! foll[+ words1 z hav+ uncontr\lable p[]2 :o op5e?1 & no man %utte?2 & %utte?1 & no man op5e?4 ,t ?is is spok5 ( him1 is beyond dispute2 & 9 *ap4 vi4 #aj4 ,!y cri$ ) a l\d voice1 ,h[ long1 ,o ,"l1 holy & true1 do/ ?\ n judge & av5ge our blood on !m t dwell ^u ! e>?8 to :om did !y cry b to ! ,lamb1 :o is said to h op5$ ! seals1 or to h discov]$ ! my/]ies t 7 !reby reveal$1 z 9 v]4 #a48 ,& :5 he _h op5$ ! six? seal1 he is describ$1 z he>+ 8 *ur*'s pray]1 & av5g+ _! blood1 & s is repres5t$ z com+ to judgm5t1 9 a v t]rible mann]2 ^u :i* occasion x is said1 ! great day ( 8 wra? is come2 & !re=e x is he :o is describ$ z holy & true4 ,b if x be repli$ to ?is1 t creatures are sometimes call$ holy & true1 we may f>!r add1 t x is ,*ri/ to :om x is said1 *ap4 xv4 #d4 ,:o %all n fe> !e1 ,o ,"l1 & glorify ?y "n1 = ?\ only art holy2 = all nations %all come & wor%ip be=e !e1 = ?y judgm5ts are made manife/4 ,?is ,i inf] f :at has be5 be=e consid]$1 t x is he :o obta9s victory ov]1 & p\rs =? 8 judgm5ts on 8 *ur*'s enemies2 & x is he ^: praises are celebrat$ 9 ! song ( ! ,lamb1 m5tion$ 9 ! v]se imm$iately =ego+4 ,hav+ consid]$ sev]al div9e p]fections1 z ascrib$ to our ,savi\r1 & ^! s glori\s1 t no?+ great] c be m5tion$ to set =? ! glory ( a div9e ,p]son2 yet we may add h]eunto1 ^? glori\s titles t are giv5 him ) a design to excite 9 u ador+ & admir+ ?\ghts ( him3 among/ :i* we %all only m5tion "s :i* are ei!r ! same )1 or are equival5t to ^? :i* are giv5 to ! ,fa!r1 :i* !y :o d5y ,*ri/'s ,deity1 _c b own to be di/+ui%+ *>act]s ( a div9e ,p]son1 :5 s appli$4 ,?us1 is ! ,fa!r /yl$1 9 ,heb4 xiii4 #bj4 ,! ,god ( peace8 our ,savi\r is /yl$1 9 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 ,! ,pr9ce ( peace2 & he is said1 ,eph4 ii4 #ad4 to be our peace2 & z peace includes 9 x all ! bless+s t accompany salvation1 ,*ri/'s be+ /yl$ ! ,au?or !re(1 d5otes him to be ! ,f\nta9 ( bless$ness1 :i* he c\ld n be1 7 he n a div9e ,p]son4 ,aga91 z ,god is call$ a ,sun1 & a ,%ield1 ,psal4 lxxxiv4 #i4 s ,*ri/ is call$1 9 ,mal4 iv4 #b4 ,! ,sun ( ,righte\sness2 &1 9 ,isa4 xxxii4 #b4 ,an hid+ place f ! w9d1 a cov]t f ! tempe/1 & ! %ad[ ( a great rock 9 a we>y l&4 ,aga91 x is said ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 ,deut4 xxx4 #bj4 ,he is ?y life1 & ! l5g? ( ?y days2 our ,savi\r says1 conc]n+ himself1 9 ,john xi4 #be4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xiv4 #f4 t he is ! life2 &1 ,acts iii4 #ae4 he is call$ ! ,pr9ce ( life2 &1 9 ,colos4 iii4 #d4 our life4 ,aga91 is ! ,fa!r call$1 9 ,psal4 lxxx4 #a4 ,! ,%eph]d ( ,israel8 ,*ri/ is call$1 9 ,heb4 xiii4 #bj4 ,t great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep4 ,moreov]1 is ,god (t5 describ$ 9 scripture z a glori\s ,k+2 z 9 ,zeph4 iii4 #ae4 ,! ,k+ ( ,israel1 ev5 ! ,"l 9 ! mid/ ( !e8 our ,savi\r is /yl$1 9 ,isa4 vi4 #e4 ,! ,k+1 ! ,"l ( ho/s2 &1 9 ,john i4 #di4 ,! ,k+ ( ,israel2 &1 9 ,rev4 xix4 #af4 ,k+ ( k+s1 & ,"l ( lords4 ,aga91 is ,god /yl$ ! ,hope ( ,israel1 ,j]4 xiv4 #h8 our ,savi\r seems to be s call$ by ! apo/le1 :5 he says1 9 ,acts xxviii4 #bj4 = ! ,hope ( ,israel1 ,i am b\nd ) ?is *a91 t is1 = ,*ri/'s sake1 :o is ! object ( 8 p's hope4 ,h[ev]1 :e!r he is int5d$ !reby1 or no1 9 t scripture1 he is call$ else:]e our hope1 #a ,tim4 i4 #a4 comp>$ ) ,coloss4 i4 #bg4 ,moreov]1 is ,god ! object ( desire1 s t !re is no?+ 9 heav5 or e>?1 or )9 ! :ole compass ( f9ite be+s1 t is to be desir$ besides1 or 9 comp>ison ) him1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #be8 our ,savi\r is call$1 9 ,hag4 ii4 #g4 ,! desire ( all nations4 ,i might ref] to _m o!r glori\s titles t are giv5 to him 9 ! #bnd & #crd *apt]s ( ! ,revelations1 9 ! epi/les to ! sev5 *ur*es2 e "o ( :i* is prefac$ ) su* a "* giv5 ( him1 z is design$ to /rike !m ) an holy rev]5ce1 & e/eem ( him1 z a div9e ,p]son4 ,?us conc]n+ ^? pro(s ( ,*ri/'s ,deity1 :i* are tak5 f ! names1 attributes1 & titles :i* are giv5 to him2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,! next head ( argum5t tak5 f ^? works1 :i* h be5 done by our ,savi\r1 t are prop] to ,god alone4 ,div9e works argue a div9e effici5t1 or t he has inf9ite p[]1 & consequ5tly t he is an inf9ite ,p]son1 or truly & prop]ly ,god1 :o p]=ms !m4 ,n[ ^! works are ( two sorts2 ei!r ( nature & common provid5ce1 or ( grace1 to wit1 su* z imm$iately respect our salvation2 9 all :i*1 he acts beyond ! p[] ( a creature1 & !re=e appe>s to be a div9e ,p]son4 #a4 ,he appe>s to be s1 f 8 hav+ creat$ all ?+s4 ,he t made ! _w1 mu/ be be=e x2 & !re=e s9ce "t began ) ! fir/ creature1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 x foll[s t he mu/ be be=e "t1 t is1 f et]nity4 ,aga91 he t creat$ all ?+s1 mu/ h a sov]eign w1 = ^: pleasure !y are1 & 7 creat$1 ,rev4 iv4 #aa4 ,& x foll[s f h5ce1 t he has an und\bt$ "r to all ?+s1 & t he might h annihilat$ !m1 _h x be5 8 pleasure2 & also1 t he has a "r to dispose ( !m z he w1 z ! pott] has p[] ov] 8 clay4 ,all ^! ?+s are consequ5t on ! "w ( creation2 !re=e x is an und5iable argum5t1 t he1 :o creat$ all ?+s1 mu/ be ,god4 ,x may also be obs]v$1 t to create1 is to ex]t inf9ite p[]1 or to act above ! p[] ( a creature1 :i*1 at be/1 is b f9ite3 n[ :atev] is m ?an f9ite1 mu/ be inf9ite2 & consequ5tly he :o creat$ all ?+s1 mu/ ex]t inf9ite p[]1 & t is c]ta9ly su* z is truly div9e4 ,we might f>!r consid]1 t !re are _m scriptures :i* appropriate creation to ,god1 &1 inde$1 x _c be o!rwise2 = to suppose t a creature gave be+ to itself1 is to suppose him to be bo? a cause & an effect1 & consequ5tly to be1 & n to be1 at ! same "t1 to exi/ z a creator1 & n to exi/ z br\ght into be+1 :i* is a pla9 contradiction2 & x is evid5t1 t1 9 scripture1 ! creature is oppos$ to ! ,creator3 ?us1 9 ,rom4 i4 #be4 x is said1 !y wor%ipp$ & s]v$ ! creature m ?an ! ,creator1 :o is bless$ =ev]4 ,& !re are sev]al scriptures t speak ( creation1 z a di/+ui%+ evid5ce ( div9e glory3 ?us1 9 ,isa4 xl4 #bh4 we h a magnific5t description ( ,god1 tak5 m especially f ?is "w1 :5 he is call$1 ,! ev]la/+ ,god1 ! ,"l1 ! ,creator ( ! ends ( ! e>?2 &1 9 *ap4 xlii4 #e4 ,?us sai? ,god ! ,"l1 he t creat$ ! heav5s1 & /ret*$ !m out2 he t spread =? ! e>?1 & t :i* come? out ( x2 he t give? brea? unto ! p ^u x1 & _s to !m t walk !re92 9 :i*1 & _m o!r scriptures ( ! l nature1 :i* might be ref]r$ to1 x appe>s t creation is a "w peculi> to ,god4 ,! next ?+ we are to prove is1 t our ,savi\r creat$ all ?+s4 ,!re are _m :o ?9k t ?is may be prov$ f ! "w ( creation's be+ ascrib$ to m p]sons ?an "o2 & !re=e :5 we read ( creators1 9 ! plural numb]1 z x is 9 ! orig9al1 9 ,eccles4 xii4 #a4 ,rememb] ?y ,creator1 or creators2 & :5 ,god1 9 creat+ man1 is repres5t$ z speak+ aft] ?is mann]1 ,let u make man aft] our own image1 c4 ?is seems to imply t !re 7 m div9e ,p]sons engag$ 9 ?is "w ?an ! ,fa!r4 ,i d n inde$ lay s mu* /ress on ?is argum5t1 z _m d1 yet x is n :olly to be neglect$2 =1 ,i confess1 ,i _c see any reason :y !re %\ld be su* a mode ( expression us$1 7 x n to signify ?is div9e my/]y1 ( a plurality ( ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 to :om ?is "w is ascrib$4 ,object4 ,z = ! objection1 :i* "s ( ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 especially ! ,soc9ians1 br+ aga9/ x1 t ?is mode ( speak+1 is su* z is us$ 9 con=mity to ! cu/om ( k+s :o1 speak 9 ! plural numb]2 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t ?\gh k+s d (t5 speak 9 ! plural numb]1 yet ?is is only a mod]n way ( speak+1 imply+1 t :atev] a k+ does1 is by ! advice ( "s ( 8 subjects1 :o are 8 peculi> fav\rites1 & :o are also made use ( to fulfil 8 w2 b1 nev]!less1 ?is way ( speak+ is n s anci5t z scripture-times1 mu* less z ,moses's "t1 or ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 :i* he ref]s to1 :5 ,god is repres5t$ z ?us speak+4 ,x is ! cu/om ( k+s1 9 scripture1 to speak 9 ! s+ul> numb]3 & x is v absurd to pret5d to expla9 any mode ( speak+ us$ 9 scripture1 by cu/oms ( spee*1 n kn[n till _m ages aft]4 ,i am s5sible1 "s ?9k t mode ( speak+ us$ by ,ahasu]us ,e/h4 i4 #ae4 ,:at %all we d unto ! que5 ,va%ti1 accord+ to law8 is a pro( t x 0 us$ 9 =m] ages4 ,b ! words may be r5d]$1 ,:at is to be done1 accord+ to law1 c4 or :at is exp$i5t = me to d8 & !re=e x do? n prove t k+s us$1 9 anci5t times1 to speak ( !mselves 9 ! plural numb]2 & consequ5tly x _c be argu$1 t :5 ,god is repres5t$ z speak+ s 9 scripture1 x is 9 compliance ) any su* cu/om4 ,besides1 :5ev] he is repres5t$ z speak+ 9 scripture1 9 all o!r in/ances1 except+ ^? t are suppos$ to be conta9$ 9 our argum5t1 he is always repres5t$ z speak+ 9 ! s+ul> numb]2 & !re=e x seems /ill m probable1 t ?is v>iation f 8 usual way ( speak+1 is n )\t "s reason1 & t h]eby we are l$ into ?is doctr9e1 t !re are m div9e ,p]sons ?an "o1 t creat$ all ?+s4 ,b n to insi/ on ?is1 s9ce we h m pla9 pro(s h]e( 9 scripture1 x evid5tly appe>s t ,*ri/ made all ?+s1 n only f :at is said 9 ,john i4 #c4 t all ?+s 7 made by him2 & )\t him 0 n any ?+ made t 0 made2 b1 f ,col4 i4 #af4 ,by him 7 all ?+s creat$1 t are 9 heav51 & t are on e>?1 visible & invisible1 :e!r !y are ?rones1 or dom9ions1 or pr9cipalities1 or p[]s3 all ?+s 7 creat$ by him1 & = him2 9 :i* he is n only said to be ! ,creator1 b ! end ( all ?+s1 :i* is ! same ) :at is said 9 ,prov4 xvi4 #d4 t ! ,"l ha? made all ?+s = himself4 ,?is f>!r appe>s f ,psal4 cii4 #be4 ,( old ha/ ?\ laid ! f\ndations ( ! e>?1 & ! heav5s are ! "w ( ?y h&s2 :i* is expressly appli$ to ,*ri/ by ! apo/le1 9 ,heb4 i4 #aj4 ,by ^!1 & su*-l scriptures1 x evid5tly appe>s t ,*ri/ made all ?+s4 ,! ,soc9ians1 inde$1 :o are s5sible t creation 0 an evid5t pro( ( div9e p[]1 & !re=e t ! ,creator ( all ?+s mu/ be ,god1 lab\r v h>d to prove t all ^? scriptures t ascribe ?is "w to our ,savi\r1 are to be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se1 & s signify no?+ else b 8 be+ ! au?or ( ! gospel-/ate1 :i* is a k9d ( new creation peculi> to him2 & t he did ?is z a prophet1 reveal+ ^? doctr9es :i* relate !reunto2 & accord+ly !y take ! s5se ( t scripture1 9 ,john i4 #b1 #c4 :i* speaks ( 8 be+ 9 ! beg9n+1 & t all ?+s 7 made by him1 z int5d+ no?+ else1 b t he 0 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! gospel1 & t :atev] 0 made1 or orda9$1 to be a /&>d & rule ( fai?1 0 by him2 & t1 9 ! dis*>ge ( ?is "w1 he 0 to re/ore decay$ religion1 & to correct sev]al mi/ak5 notions1 :i* ! ,jews _h ent]ta9$ conc]n+ ! moral law1 to add "s new precepts to x1 & give directions conc]n+ t mode ( wor%ip :i* %\ld be obs]v$ 9 ! *ur* = ! future4 ,?is is all !y suppose to be int5d$ by t "w1 :i* is ascrib$ to ,*ri/ z a ,creator2 :]eas1 9 ?is scripture1 x is pla9ly said1 t !re 0 no?+ 9 ! :ole frame ( nature1 no?+ t 0 an effect ( p[]1 made )\t him4 ,& !re is ano!r scripture1 :i* _c1 ) any col\r ( reason1 be und]/ood 9 t s5se1 viz4 9 ,col4 i4 #af4 ,by him 7 all ?+s creat$ t are 9 heav51 & t are 9 e>?1 visible & invisible2 :]e ! apo/le speaks ( ! creation ( angels & m51 z well z all o!r ?+s3 n[1 c]ta9ly1 ,*ri/ did n come into ! _w to rectify any mi/akes or re/ore decay$ religion among ! angels1 !re=e ! apo/le "h pla9ly proves t our ,savi\r creat$ all ?+s4 ,b s9ce ?is op9ion ( ! ,soc9ians is n[ almo/ univ]sally explod$ by ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 we h no occasion to add any ?+ f>!r 9 opposition to x2 b %all proce$ to consid] :at ! ,arians say conc]n+ ,*ri/'s creat+ all ?+s4 ,^! all[ t ! "w ( creation is ascrib$ to him2 b !y d5y t ?is argues him to be ,god 9 ! same s5se z ! ,fa!r is4 ,! acc\nt :i* !y give !re( is1 t ,god1 to wit1 ! ,fa!r1 creat$ all ?+s by ! ,son1 z an in/rum5t1 creat$ by him1 imm$iately = t purpose2 s t ! ,son 0 an inf]ior1 or second cause ( ! production ( all ?+s2 & !re=e t x _c1 f !nce1 be conclud$ t he is ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r4 ,:at ,i w\ld humbly (f]1 9 opposition h]eunto is1 #a4 ,t1 9 ?is acc\nt ( creation1 !re is n a j diff]5ce put betwe5 ! natural & sup]natural production ( ?+s1 ( :i* ! latt] c only be call$ creation2 !re=e1 if ^! two be conf\nd$1 ! di/+ui%+ "* ( a ,creator is set aside1 & consequ5tly ! glory aris+ f h5ce _c be appropriat$ to ,god2 nor is t inf9ite p]fection1 t is display$ !re91 duly consid]$1 b accord+ to ?is s*eme or me?od ( reason+ a creature may be a ,creator1 & a ,creator a creature2 nor c ! et]nal p[] & ,godhead ( ! div9e ,be+ be demon/rat$ by ! ?+s t are made or creat$1 z ! apo/le says !y are 9 ,rom4 i4 #bj4 #b4 ,f t fir/ mi/ake arises ano!r1 namely1 t because1 9 natural productions1 t :i* 0 creat$ by ,god1 may be r5d]$ subs]vi5t to ! production ( o!r ?+s2 9 :i* respect x may be t]m$ an in/rum5t made use ( by a sup]ior cause1 & may h an en]gy or me?od ( act+1 peculi> to itself1 :]eby x produces effects accord+ to ! c\rse & laws ( nature1 fix$ by ,god1 ! fir/ cause ( all ?+s2 !re=e !y suppose1 ?\gh )\t suffici5t gr\nd t ,god might create all ?+s by an in/rum5t1 or second cause !re(1 z !y conclude he did by ! ,son4 #c4 ,not)/&+ we mu/ ass]t1 t creation be+ a sup]natural production ( ?+s1 :at has be5 said conc]n+ natural production1 is n applicable to x2 !re=e1 #d4 ,?\gh ?+s may be produc$ 9 a natural way1 by second causes1 ^: p[]s are limit$1 & subject$ z a=esaid1 to ! laws ( nature2 yet sup]natural effects _c be produc$ by any ?+ %ort ( inf9ite p[]2 !re=e1 s9ce creation is a sup]natural "w1 x mu/ be conclud$ to be a "w ( inf9ite p[]4 #e4 ,x foll[s1 f h5ce1 t x is n agreeable to ! idea ( creation1 or ! produc+ all ?+s out ( no?+1 = ,god to make use ( an in/rum5t4 ,t ?is may appe>1 let x be consid]$1 t :atev] in/rum5t is made use (1 x mu/ be ei!r f9ite or inf9ite4 ,an inf9ite in/rum5t _c be made use (1 = !n !re w\ld be two inf9ites1 "o sup]ior1 ! o!r inf]ior4 ,nor c a f9ite "o be made use (1 = t1 accord+ to our la/ proposition1 _c produce any sup]natural effect1 z creation is suppos$ to be1 :i* requires inf9ite p[]1 & t _c be ex]t$ by a f9ite m$ium1 !re=e no su* in/rum5t c be us$4 ,moreov]1 if x requires inf9ite p[] to create all ?+s1 ?is p[]1 9 its me?od ( act+1 w\ld be limit$1 by ! in/rum5t x makes use (2 = :atev] p[] a sup]ior cause has 9 himself1 ! effect produc$1 by an in/rum5t w be 9 proportion to ! weakness !re(4 ,?is "s illu/rate by ! similitude ( a giant's mak+ use ( a /raw1 or a re$1 9 /rik+ a bl[ 9 :i* ! weakness ( ! in/rum5t r5d]s ! p[] ( ! p]son t uses x insignificant4 ,?us if ,god ! ,fa!r %\ld make use ( ! ,son1 9 ! creation ( all ?+s1 ! p[] t is ex]t$ by him !re91 c be no o!r ?an f9ite2 b t is n suffici5t = ! production ( ?+s sup]natural1 :i* require inf9ite p[]4 ,to ?is we may add1 #f4 ,t ! creation ( all ?+s is ascrib$ to ! sov]eignty ( ! div9e w2 accord+ly ! ,psalmi/ describ+ x1 9 ,psal4 xxxiii4 #i4 says1 ,he spake & x 0 done2 he comm&$1 & x /ood fa/2 s :5 ,god1 9 ,g54 i4 #c4 said1 ,let !re he light1 & !re 0 light2 & :5 we read ( ! o!r p>ts ( ! creation1 z produc$ by 8 almighty ^w1 x implies t !y 7 produc$ by an act ( 8 w4 ,n[ x seems impossible1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 t an in/rum5t %\ld be made use ( 9 an act ( will+ any m ?an 9 an act ( und]/&+4 #g4 ,no cause c reasonably be assign$ :y ,god %\ld make use ( an in/rum5t 9 ! production ( all ?+s2 = c]ta9ly he t1 by 8 imm$iate p[]1 produc$ ! in/rum5t1 might )\t any difficulty1 or absurdity1 att5d+ ! supposition1 h creat$ all ?+s imm$iately )\t "o4 ,& we mu/ f>!r suppose1 t if !re 7 no?+ 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 :i* requir$ him to make use ( an in/rum5t1 he w\ld n1 by mak+ use ( "o1 to wit1 ! ,son1 adm9i/] occasion to him1 to assume s great a bran* ( 8 own glory1 namely1 t ( be+ ! ,creator ( ! ends ( ! e>?2 or = 8 be+1 z ! result !re(1 wor%ipp$ z a div9e ,p]son suppos+ him to h a "r to div9e wor%ip1 = no o!r reason4 ,object4 #a4 ,?\gh no "o supposes t ,god /ood 9 ne$ ( an in/rum5t1 or c\ld n h creat$ all ?+s )\t x1 yet we mu/ conclude t he did n1 because ! scripture speaks ( ! ,fa!r's creat+ all ?+s by ! ,son2 & :5 "o p]son is said to d any ?+ by ano!r1 x implies t he makes use ( him z an in/rum5t !re94 ,answ4 ,?is seems to be ! only f\ndation on :i* ?is doctr9e is built4 ,b !re is no necessity ( und]/&+ ! words 9 ?is s5se1 especially if we consid] t all effects are produc$ by ! p[] ( ,god2 & ?is p[]1 suppos+ ! ,son to be a div9e ,p]son1 7:i* we h endeav\r$1 by o!r argum5ts1 to prove7 mu/ belong to him2 & ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,son be+ unit$1 9 ! same ,godhead1 "o _c act )\t ! o!r2 !re=e :atev] is said to be done by ! ,fa!r1 may1 9 ?is s5se1 be said to be done by ! ,son2 = ?\gh ! ,p]sons are di/9ct1 ! p[] ex]t$ is ! same4 ,?us a le>n$ writ]#aej acc\nts = ?is matt]1 :5 he says1 t 8,! ,son is ( ! same nature & sub/ance ) ! ,fa!r1 s ne>ly alli$1 s closely unit$1 t no?+ c\ld be ! "w ( "o1 )\t be+1 at ! same "t1 ! "w ( bo?3 ,h5ce x 01 t ! ,son 0 ,jo9t-creator ) ! ,fa!r1 t all ?+s 7 made by him1 & no?+ )\t him2 x 0 n possible = !m ei!r to act1 or to exi/ sep>ately2 & !re=e x is t ! "w ( creation is1 9 scripture1 attribut$ to bo?40 ,?is is a v safe z well z a j way ( reason+1 consi/5t )1 & f\nd$ on ! doctr9e ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son's be+ unit$ 9 ! same ,godhead1 ?\gh di/9ct ,p]sons2 & !re=e x is agreeable to ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 :i* attribute ?is "w to ! ,son1 9 ! same s5se1 z :5 x is attribut$ to ! ,fa!r4 ,b ,i am s5sible t ! ,arians w reply to x2 t ?is does n suffici5tly acc\nt = t subord9ation 9 act+1 t seems to be impli$ 9 ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 9 :i* ! ,fa!r is said to h creat$ all ?+s by ! ,son2 !re=e ,i %all take leave to speak m p>ticul>ly to ^? texts t treat ( ?is matt]1 :]e ! same mode ( speak+ is us$4 ,& ?\gh !re are sev]al scriptures t repres5t ! ,son z a ,creator1 or consid] all ?+s1 z be+ made by him1 z well z ! ,fa!r1 or z a ,jo9t-creator ) him2 yet !re are b two places 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 :i* ! ,fa!r is said to h creat$ all ?+s by ! ,son1 namely1 ,eph4 iii4 #i4 9 :i* x is said1 t ,god1 t is1 ! ,fa!r1 creat$ all ?+s by ,jesus ,*ri/2 & ! o!r is 9 ,heb4 i4 #b4 :]e x is said1 by :om also he made ! worlds4 ,we h already consid]$ ! absurdity ( ! ,soc9ian way ( exp\nd+ ^? o!r scriptures1 t speak ( ,*ri/ z a ,creator1 9 :i* he is n said to act 9 subs]vi5cy to1 b co-ord9ately ) ! ,fa!r4 ,b inasmu* z ,god ! ,fa!r is1 9 ^! scriptures1 said to create all ?+s by ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,i %all humbly (f] x1 z my op9ion1 t ?\gh ! o!r scriptures1 9 :i* ,*ri/ is set =? z a ,creator1 h no ref]5ce to him z ,m$iator1 nor to ! new creation1 yet ?is seems to be ! m probable s5se ( bo? ^! scriptures4#aea ,z = ! =m] ( !m1 ?\gh "s suppose t x is ne$less to give ! s5se ( x1 s9ce ! words1 by ,jesus ,*ri/1#aeb are want+ 9 "s anci5t copies ( scripture1 z well z 9 ! vulg> ,lat9 & ,syriac v]sions2 yet1 s9ce !re are _m copies t h x1 we w suppose x to be g5u9e2 & t we may acc\nt = ! s5se ( x1 we may obs]ve t ! apo/le makes use ( ! ^w create ?ree times 9 ?is epi/le2 we f9d x1 9 *ap4 ii4 #aj4 & iv4 #bd4 9 bo? :i* places x is tak5 = ! new creation1 :i* is br\ght ab\t by ,*ri/1 z ,m$iator2 &1 ,i humbly conceive1 t x may be tak5 s1 9 ?is v]se1 :i* we are n[ consid]+2 & !re=e ?is is a "p ( t my/]y1 ( :i* ! apo/le speaks 9 ! =ego+ words1 t 0 hid 9 ,god2 & ?is s5se seems n to be exclud$1 by ^? :o suppose1 t 9 o!r respects1 x has "s ref]5ce to ! fir/ creation ( all ?+s4#aec ,z = ! o!r scripture1 by :om also he made ! worlds1 1 t is1 by :om he made1 in/itut$1 or orda9$1 ! v>i\s disp5sations1 :i* ! *ur* 0 "u1 ei!r be=e or s9ce 8 inc>nation2 ?is 0 c]ta9ly done by him z ,m$iator2 & h]e9 he act$ 9 subs]vi5cy to ! ,fa!r1 z well z 9 all o!r works p]=m$ by him1 z hav+ ?is "*4 ,i w\ld n be too p]emptory 9 det]m9+ ?is to be ! s5se ( ! text1 inasmu* z ! apo/le speaks ( 8 uphold+ all ?+s1 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 :i* is well put aft] ?is acc\nt ( 8 hav+ creat$ !m3 ,i am also s5sible t ! ^w :i* we translate worlds1 is us$ 9 ,heb4 xi4 #c4 to signify ! _w t 0 at fir/ creat$1 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se ( ! ^w creation1 :5 ! apo/le says1 t ?r\gh fai? we und]/& t ! worlds1 7 fram$ by ! ^w ( ,god1 c4 ,b yet :5 ,i f9d t 9 _m o!r places ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :]e ! ^w is us$1 x is tak5 9 ! s5se b n[ giv51#aed ,i _c b conclude x ! m probable s5se ( ! text2 b t :i* mo/ ( all det]m9es me to acquiesce 9 x1 is1 because ! subs]vi5cy ( ! ,son to ! ,fa!r 9 ?is "w is mo/ agreeable to x4 ,if x be object$1 t ?is s5se ( ! text co9cides ) t :i* is giv5 ( x by ,soc9us1 & 8 foll[]s1 :i* we be=e-m5tion$ & oppos$2 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 t ! s5se ,i h giv5 ( x1 is v =eign to !irs1 :o endeav\r !reby to evade ! =ce ( ! argum5t br\ght f x1 to prove our ,savi\r's ,deity2 :]eas we only ex*ange "o argum5t1 = ! pro( !re(1 = ano!r2 = x seems to me to be z great an evid5ce1 t he is a div9e ,p]son1 :5 consid]$ z ! ,au?or & ,f\nd] ( ! *ur*1 9 all ! ages !re(1 or ! rock on :i* x is built1 z :5 he is call$1 ,creator ( ! _w3 if he be ! supreme ,head1 ,"l1 & ,lawgiv] to 8 *ur*1 9 all ! ages !re(2 if ! fai? & hope ( all t %all be sav$1 is f\nd$ ^u him1 z ! great ,m$iator1 ,r$eem]1 & ,sov]eign !re(1 !n c]ta9ly he is ,god1 equal ) ! ,fa!r4 ,object4 #b4 ,to :at has be5 be=e sugge/$1 ^u :i* ! *ief /ress ( our reason+ dep5ds1 viz4 t a f9ite creature _c be an in/rum5t 9 sup]natural productions1 x is object$1 t miracles are sup]natural productions2 b ^! h be5 wr\ght by m51 z in/rum5ts 9 ! h& ( ,god2 !re=e ! creation ( all ?+s may z well be suppos$ to h be5 p]=m$ by ! ,son1 z an in/rum5t made use ( to ?is end by ! ,fa!r4 ,answ4 ,t miracles are sup]natural productions1 no "o d5ies2 & x foll[s f h5ce1 t !y are ei!r a species ( creation1 or equival5t to x2 !re=e if x be all[$ t a creature c h p[] communicat$ to him to "w !m1 & !re9 may be said to be an in/rum5t made use ( by ,god1 !n we _c reasonably d5y t ,god ! ,fa!r might use ! ,son z an in/rum5t 9 creat+ all ?+s4 ,b we mu/ take leave to d5y t any1 :o are said to h wr\ght miracles1 h _h inf9ite p[] communicat$ to !m = t purpose2 !re=e !y are n prop]ly in/rum5ts 9 ! h& ( ,god1 to produce sup]natural effects2 b all t !y h done !re91 0 only by address+ !mselves to ,god1 t he w\ld put =? 8 imm$iate p[] 9 work+ ! miracle2 & 9 giv+ ! p1 = ^: sake x 0 to be wr\ght1 occasion to expect x2 & aft]w>ds improv+ x = _! f>!r conviction4 ,x is true1 miracles are (t5times said to h be5 wr\ght by m52 b1 ,i humbly conceive1 no?+ m ?an ?is is int5d$ !reby2 :i*1 t x may appe>1 we may obs]ve1 t sometimes !y :o h wr\ght !m1 h n made use ( any action h]e91 b only giv5 ! p gr\nd to expect ! div9e int]posure3 ?us1 imm$iately be=e ! e>? swall[$ up ,korah & 8 company1 ,moses gave ! p to expect ?is miracul\s ev5t1 ,numb4 xvi4 #bh-cj4 ,& ,moses said1 ,h]eby %all ye "k t ! ,"l ha? s5t me4 ,if ^! m5 die ! common dea? ( all m51 !n ! ,"l has n s5t me4 ,b if ! ,"l make a new ?+1 & ! e>? op5 h] m\?1 & swall[ !m up1 !n %all ye "k t ^! m5 h provok$ ! ,"l2 & z soon z he _h spok5 ! words1 ! gr\nd clave asund]1 & swall[$ !m up4 ,?is might be reckon$ among ! miracles wr\ght by ,moses2 ?\gh all t he did 0 only :at t5d$ to raise ! p's expectation1 t su* an extraord9>y ev5t %\ld imm$iately happ54 ,aga91 at o!r times1 :5 a miracle has be5 wr\ght1 we read ( no?+ done b only a ^w spok5 to signify t ,god w\ld "w x3 ?us1 :5 ! capta91 ) 8 fifty m51 0 s5t by ! k+ ( ,israel1 to ! prophet ,elijah1 to comm& him to come to him1 ! prophet uses ?is mode ( speak+1 #b ,k+s i4 #ab4 ,if ,i be a man ( ,god1 let fire come d[n f heav51 & consume !e & ?y fifty2 :i* imm$iately happ5$ accord+ly4 ,at o!r times1 :5 miracles h be5 wr\ght1 ! ,p]son1 :o1 9 ! s5se b n[ m5tion$1 is said to "w !m1 has made use ( "s ext]nal & visible sign1 :i* 0 ei!r an ord9ance = 8 own fai?1 if no "o 0 pres5t b himself2 z :5 ! prophet ,eli%a smote ! wat]s ( ,jordan ) ,elijah's mantle1 & said1 #b ,k+s ii4 #ad4 ,:]e is ! ,"l ,god ( ,elijah8 or else ! sign1 be+ giv5 by div9e direction1 0 an ord9ance = ! fai? ( ! p pres5t1 ^: conviction 0 int5d$ !reby2 n t !y %\ld suppose t ! action us$ _h any t5d5cy to produce ! miracle3 b x 0 only design$ to raise _! expectation1 t ,god w\ld "w x by 8 imm$iate p[]2 z :5 ,moses 0 comm&$1 9 ,exod4 xiv4 #af4 to lift up 8 rod1 & /ret* out 8 h& ov] ! sea1 & divide x1 t ,israel might pass ?r\gh2 or1 9 *ap4 xvii4 #f4 to smite ! rock1 :]eupon ,god caus$ wat] to come out ( x2 & 9 sev]al o!r actions1 :i* he us$1 by div9e direction1 :5 o!r miracles 7 wr\ght2 9 :i* respect1 ?\gh he 0 said1 9 a less prop] way ( speak+1 to h wr\ght !m1 yet he 0 no m ?an a moral in/rum5t h]e91 & !re=e ! div9e p[] 0 n communicat$ to1 or ex]t$ by him2 & if creatures h be5 in/rum5ts 9 work+ miracles 9 no o!r s5se ?an ?is1 x _c be inf]r$ f h5ce t ,*ri/ might be made use ( by ! ,fa!r1 z an in/rum5t 9 creat+ ! _w3 a moral in/rum5t he c\ld n be2 = !re 0 no doctr9e conte/$1 no tru? to be confirm$ !reby1 no subjects pres5t to expect a div9e int]posure2 &1 inde$1 none ev] suppos$ t ! ,son ( ,god 0 an in/rum5t 9 ?is s5se2 !re=e if no "o ev] 0 an in/rum5t 9 any o!r1 nor c\ld be f ! nature ( ! ?+1 z has be5 already prov$1 !n ! =ce ( ! argum5t1 :i* we h laid d[n to prove x1 is n 9 ! lea/ weak5$ by ?is objection4 ,?us we h endeav\r$ to prove ! div9ity ( ,*ri/ f ! "w ( creation4 #b4 ,we %all proce$ to consid] h[ our ,savi\r's ,deity appe>s1 f ^? works ( provid5ce1 :i* are daily p]=m$ by him4 ,provid5ce is z mu* a div9e "w1 & conta9s z glori\s a display ( ! div9e p]fections1 z creation2 & ?is is tw(old1 viz4 pres]v+ & gov]n+4 ,) respect to ! =m] ( ^!1 "s div9es h ass]t$1 t x is1 z x 71 a cont9u$ creation1 n =mally s2 b z ! "o produces a creature1 ! o!r prev5ts its s9k+ into no?+2 & because x is1 9 all respects1 dep5d5t on ! p[] ( ,god1 & z mu* s1 = ! cont9uance ( its be+1 z x 0 = its be+ br\ght into be+2 !re=e cons]v+ provid5ce is an evid5ce ( ! div9e p[] ( him :o su/a9s all ?+s4 ,n[ t ?is glory belongs to our ,savi\r1 is pla9 f scripture1 :i* speaks ( him1 9 ,heb4 i4 #c4 z uphold+ all ?+s by ! ^w ( 8 p[]2 & 9 ,coloss4 i4 #ag4 x is said1 by him all ?+s consi/2 bo? ^! scriptures respect ?is bran* ( div9e provid5ce1 namely1 8 pres]v+ all ?+s 9 be+2 & ?is is c]ta9ly m ?an c be said ( any creature4 ,& x is n pret5d$ t h]e9 he acts z ! ,fa!r's in/rum5t1 ev5 by ^? :o suppose t he 0 s1 9 ! creation ( all ?+s1 inasmu* z scripture does n speak ( ,god's uphold+ all ?+s by him1 b ( ,*ri/'s uphold+ !m by 8 own1 t is1 ! div9e p[]2 s t we h z pla9 a pro( ( 8 ,deity1 f 8 uphold+ provid5ce1 z !re is ( ! be+ ( a ,god1 :i* is evid5tly inf]r$ f x4 ,z to ! o!r bran* ( provid5ce1 respect+ ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w 9 g5]al1 or ( ! *ur* 9 p>ticul>1 ?is is also ascrib$ to ,*ri/1 & !reby 8 ,godhead is f>!r prov$4 ,:atev] degree ( limit$ dom9ion may be said to belong to creatures2 yet univ]sal dom9ion belongs only to ,god2 & ?is is assign$1 z "o gr\nd & reason ( 8 "r to div9e hon\r2 !re=e x is said1 9 ,job xxv4 #b4 ,dom9ion & p[] are ) him1 t is1 !re is a holy rev]5ce due to him1 z ! supreme ,"l & ,gov]nor ( ! _w2 &1 9 ,psal4 lxvii4 #d4 :5 x is said conc]n+ ! great ,god1 t he %all judge ! p righte\sly1 & gov]n ! nations ^u e>?1 ?is is consid]$ z ! f\ndation ( univ]sal joy1 ,o let ! nations be glad1 & s+ = joy2 & ( praise1 v]4 #e4 ,let ! p praise !e1 ,o ,god2 let all ! p praise !e2 &1 9 ,psal4 xxii4 #bh4 :5 x is said1 ! k+dom is ! ,"l's2 & he is ! ,gov]nor among ! nations2 ?is is assign$1 z ! reason ( _! wor%ipp+ him1 v]4 #bg4 ,all ! ends ( ! e>? %all rememb] & turn unto ! ,"l2 & all ! k9dr$s ( ! nations %all wor%ip be=e !e4 ,?is !re=e is1 und\bt$ly1 a bran* ( ! div9e glory2 s t if we c prove t univ]sal dom9ion belongs to ,*ri/1 or t he is ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 & ( ! *ur* !re91 ?is w pla9ly ev9ce 8 ,deity4 #a4 ,let u consid] him z ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w4 ,?is seems to be ! mean+ ( sev]al expressions ( scripture1 9 :i* royal dignity is ascrib$ to him2 & he is repres5t$ z sitt+ ^u a ?rone1 & 8 ?rone to be = ev] & ev]1 ,psal4 xlv4 #f4 & he inf9itely great] ?an all ! k+s ( ! e>?2 ^u :i* acc\nt1 he is call$1 9 ,rev4 i4 #e4 ,! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?2 & !y are comm&$ to te/ify _! subjection to him1 & all are repres5t$ z bless$ t put _! tru/ 9 him1 ,psal4 ii4 #ab4 ,& z 8 k+dom is consid]$1 9 ,john xviii4 #cf4 z n be+ ( ?is _w1 & ! hon\rs due to him1 su* z are div9e1 ?is f>!r proves 8 ,deity4 ,moreov]1 8 univ]sal dom9ion1 & consequ5tly 8 ,godhead1 is ev9c$ by t glori\s "*1 :i* we h be=e consid]$#aee1 z belong+ to him1 namely1 ! ,"l ( ho/s1 z ! prophet ,isaiah says1 speak+ ( ! vision :i* he _h ( 8 glory1 9 *ap4 vi4 #e4 ,m9e eyes h se5 ! ,k+1 ! ,"l ( ho/s1 z d5ot+ 8 sov]eignty ov] all ! ho/s ( heav51 & all creatures 9 ?is l[] _w1 z he gov]ns !m1 & makes "o ?+ subs]vi5t to ano!r1 & all ?is is done to set =? 8 own glory4 #b4 ,?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid] him z ! ,gov]nor ( 8 *ur*2 9 ?is he has access to ! s\ls ( m51 work+ 9 !m ^? graces1 :i* are ! effects ( almighty p[]1 :i* he does1 :5 !y are effectually call$2 & ! "w ( sanctification1 :i* is consequ5t h]eupon1 is c>ri$ on till x is p]fect$4 ,we %all h occasion1 "u "s foll[+ answ]s#aef1 to prove t ^! are div9e & sup]natural works2 ! m full & p>ticul> pro( :]e(1 we %all res]ve to its prop] place1 & only obs]ve1 at pres5t1 t !y are spok5 ( z su* 9 scripture1 & ascrib$ to ! exce$+ greatness ( ! p[] ( ,god1 no less ?an t :i* he wr\ght 9 ,*ri/1 :5 he rais$ him f ! dead1 ,eph4 i4 #ah1----bj4 & else:]e !y are call$ a new creation1 *ap4 ii4 #a4 a quick5+ or resurrection1 a break+ ! rock 9 pieces1 tak+ away ! he>t ( /one1 giv+ an he>t ( fle%1 or a new he>t2 ,j]4 xxiii4 #bi4 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bf4 :i* expressions w\ld nev] h be5 us$1 _h n ! "w be5 div9e & sup]natural2 !re=e x foll[s f h5ce1 t s9ce ,*ri/ is ! ,au?or ( ?is int]nal "w1 he is a div9e ,p]son4 ,n[ t he is s1 is obvi\s1 f _m places 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 z :5 he is /yl$1 9 ,heb4 xii4 #b4 ,! ,au?or & ,f9i%] ( our fai?2 & :5 ! apo/le1 9 #a ,tim4 i4 #ad4 speaks ( fai? & love ab\nd+1 :i* is 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 he speaks1 at ! same "t1 ( ! grace ( our ,"l ab\nd+1 z ! spr+ & f\nta9 !re(2 & :5 ! apo/les1 9 ,luke xvii4 #e4 desire him to increase _! fai?1 n 9 an objective way1 z af=d+ "s great] f\ndation = x1 b subjectively1 by an int]nal "w1 excit+ & promot+ ! pr9ciple !re(1 :i* 0 be=e implant$ 9 !m2 & s caus+ all ^? graces1 t accompany x1 to ab\nd1 z ! effects ( 8 div9e p[]4 ,we might f>!r consid] ,*ri/'s spiritual gov]nm5t1 z ext5d$ to 8 *ur*1 collectively consid]$1 :i* is expos$ to _m dang]s & difficulties1 & meets ) mu* opposition f its enemies1 :o attempt its ru91 b 9 va91 because x is ! object ( ! div9e c>e1 kept by ! p[] ( ,god1 ?r\gh fai?1 unto salvation3 = :i* reason1 ! gates ( hell %all n prevail aga9/ x4 ,n[ ?is is1 9 a peculi> mann]1 ! "w ( ,*ri/2 he is ! rock on :i* x is built2 & 8 pres5ce1 9 ! mid/ ( 8 p1 is n only _! glory1 b _! safety2 :i* x w\ld n be1 if he 7 no m ?an a creature4 ,we might also consid] ! subs]vi5cy ( ! v>i\s disp5sations ( provid5ce 9 ! _w to _! good1 z he is ,head ov] all ?+s to ! *ur*1 ,eph4 i4 #bb4 :i* c\ld n answ] t valuable end1 _h he n be5 a div9e ,p]son4 ,we might f>!r consid] h[ ! div9e glory ( ,*ri/ w be demon/rat$1 9 8 second com+ to compleat ! "w ( salvation1 begun 9 ?is _w4 ,to prep>e a way = ?is1 !re w be an univ]sal resurrection ( ! dead1 :i* w be no less an effect ( almighty p[]1 ?an ! creation ( all ?+s 0 at fir/4 ,i ne$ n !re=e say any ?+ f>!r to prove ?is to be a div9e "w2 we ne$ only prove t ?is g5]al resurrection %all be p]=m$ by ,*ri/3 ?is might be prov$ f sev]al scriptures2 9 "o :]e( he expressly ass]ts x himself1 9 words v pla9 & p>ticul>1 viz4 ,john vi4 #ch4 ,! h\r is com+1 9 :i* all t are 9 _! graves %all he> 8 voice1 & %all come =?1 c4 ,moreov]1 :51 at ! same "t1 he is repres5t$ z com+ 9 ! cl\ds1 ) p[] & great glory1 9 8 own glory1 z well z t ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! holy angels1 9 ,luke ix4 #bf4 ! mo/ natural s5se ( t text seems to be ?is1 t 8 div9e glory1 :i* is call$ 8 own1 :i* 0 comp>atively hid f 8 p1 :ile he 0 "h on e>?1 %all em95tly be demon/rat$ 9 8 second com+1 & also t ,m$iatorial glory1 :i* he has receiv$ f ! ,fa!r1 z :at he _h a "r to1 on 8 hav+ accompli%$ ! "w ( r$emption1 :i* he came into ! _w ab\t2 & !n !re is ! glory ( 8 ret9ue1 z appe>+ ) all 8 holy angels2 :i* be>s "s resemblance to t expression :]eby ! maje/y ( ,god is set =? ^u ano!r occasion1 namely1 z appe>+ on m\nt ,s9ai1 to give ! law1 :5 x is said1 9 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #b4 ,! ,"l came ) t5 ?\s&s ( sa9ts4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! "w1 :i* he %all1 imm$iately aft] ?is1 be engag$ 91 to wit1 t ( judg+ ! _w 9 righte\sness1 pla9ly proves 8 ,deity1 s9ce none b a div9e ,p]son c judge ! secrets ( all m51 & br+ to light e ?+ t has be5 done1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end ( "t2 & ?is is to be done1 9 t day2 = x is said1 9 ,eccles4 xii4 #ad4 ,t ,god %all br+ e "w into judgm5t1 ) e secret ?+1 :e!r x be good1 or :e!r x be evil4 ,?is is a f>!r improvem5t ( t argum5t1 be=e laid d[n to prove 8 div9ity f 8 omnisci5ce2 if 8 judgm5t mu/ be1 z ! apo/le says1 9 ,rom4 ii4 #b4 accord+ to tru?1 & consequ5tly p]=m$ ) ! greate/ imp>tiality1 z well z an exquisite k or disc]n+ ( ! cause1 )\t :i* x c\ld n be said1 t ! ,judge ( all ! e>? does "r1 7z he c]ta9ly w7 9 ,g54 xviii4 #be4 & if rew>ds %all be proportion$ to e "w done1 s t e "o %all receive z ! apo/le says1 9 #b ,cor4 v4 #aj4 accord+ to :at he has done1 :e!r x be good or bad2 & if p]sons are to be rew>d$1 or puni%$1 = all ! secret spr+s ( action1 :i* mu/ be reckon$ ei!r good or bad1 accord+ to :at !y produce1 z well z ! actions !mselves2 & if ?is respects n p>ticul> p]sons only1 b all m51 :o h liv$1 or %all live1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end ( ! _w1 x evid5tly proves1 t he1 to :om ?is glori\s "w is ascrib$1 mu/ be a div9e ,p]son4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! mann] ( 8 appe>+1 ) ! t]ror1 z well z ! maje/y ( a judge1 be+ su* z %all /rike 8 enemies ) ! utmo/ horror & confusion1 is a f>!r pro( ( ?is matt]4 ,?is is repres5t$ 9 a lively mann]1 9 ,rev4 vi4 #ae-ag4 9 :i* x is said1 ! k+s ( ! e>?1 & ! great m51 ^? :o once r5d]$ !mselves =midable to _! subjects %all desire to hide !mselves 9 ! d5s & rocks ( ! m\nta9s1 & %all say to ! rocks & to ! m\nta9s1 fall on u1 & hide u f ! face ( him t sitte? ^u ! ?rone1 & f ! wra? ( ! ,lamb3 ,= ! great day ( 8 wra? is come2 & :o %all be able to /&8 ,&1 ,la/ly1 ,he w n only pron\nce ! s5t5ce b execute x1 & t ) respect to 8 sa9ts & subjects2 & 8 enemies3 z to ! =m] ( ^! he w n only comm& !m to come1 & possess ! k+dom prep>$ = !m1 b ! bless$ness :i* he w conf] ^u !m1 pursuant !reunto1 is call$ ! beatific vision1 9 #a ,john iii4 #b4 ,we %all be l him1 = we %all see him z he is2 & ! happ9ess ( heav5 is describ$ 9 su* a way z pla9ly proves our ,savi\r to be ! f\nta9 !re(1 & consequ5tly a div9e ,p]son2 = x is repres5t$ z a /ate1 9 :i* !y w behold 8 glory1 ,john xvii4 #bd4 :]eas c]ta9ly ! behold+ ! glory ( ! mo/ exalt$ creature1 falls inf9itely %ort ( ?is +r$i5t 9 ! heav5ly bless$ness4 ,& on ! o!r h&1 ! imm$iate impressions ( ! wra? ( ,god on ! consci5ces ( 8 enemies1 or ! p[] ( 8 ang]1 :i* %all r5d] !m et]nally mis]able1 :5 bani%$ f 8 pres5ce1 proves him to be a div9e ,p]son1 inasmu* z ! highe/ degree ( mis]y consi/s 9 a sep>ation1 or dep>ture f him1 :i* x c\ld n d1 if he 7 n ! f\nta9 ( bless$ness2 nor c\ld ! puni%m5t ( s9n]s be proportion$ to _! crimes1 if x 7 n to be inflict$ by ! glory ( 8 p[]2 ! apo/le jo9s bo? ^! toge!r1 9 #b ,!ss4 i4 #i4 ?\gh "s und]/& ! words1 z imply+1 t _! puni%m5t proce$s f 8 imm$iate pres5ce1 9 ! display ( ! greatness ( 8 p[]1 z a s9-av5g+ ,judge2 9 ei!r ( :i* s5ses1 x argues him to be a div9e ,p]son4 ,& t x is our ,savi\r :o is spok5 (1 is evid5t1 f ! =ego+ & foll[+ v]ses2 x is he :o %all appe> 9 flam+ fire1 tak+ v5geance on !m t "k n ,god1 & obey n ! gospel2 & x is he t %all come to be glorifi$ 9 8 sa9ts1 & to be admir$ 9 all !m t believe2 s t we h a v pla9 pro( ( 8 ,deity1 f ! ex]cise ( 8 gov]nm5t1 ei!r 9 ?is or ! o!r _w4 ,hav+ endeav\r$ to prove ! div9ity ( ,*ri/1 f 8 works ( creation & provid5ce & "u ! =m] ( ^!1 (f]$ "s ?+s 9 answ] to ! me?ods tak5 by ! ,soc9ians1 & especially ! ,arians1 9 acc\nt+ = ! s5se ( ^? scriptures t speak ( ! ,fa!r's creat+ all ?+s by ! ,son2 x is necess>y = u n[ to consid] ! mo/ mat]ial objections1 br\ght by ! ,anti-tr9it>ians 9 g5]al1 aga9/ :at has be5 said 9 def5ce ( ?is doctr9e1 tak5 f ! works ( common & special provid5ce1 z ascrib$ to him1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 f ! adm9i/ration ( 8 k+dom ( grace2 x is !re=e object$4 ,object4 #a4 ,t 8 k+dom1 & p[] ( act+1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ! affairs relat+ !reunto1 is :olly d]iv$ f ! ,fa!r3 ?us he says 9 ,luke xxii4 #bi4 ,i appo9t unto y a k+dom1 z my ,fa!r ha? appo9t$ unto me2 &1 9 ,mat4 xi4 #bg4 ,all ?+s are deliv]$ unto me ( my ,fa!r2 & 9 ,psal4 ii4 #f4 ,yet h ,i set my ,k+ ^u my holy hill ( ,zion4 ,& :atev] he does 9 manag+ ! affairs !re(1 is by ! ,fa!r's commission & appo9tm5t3 ?us 9 ,john v4 #cf4 he speaks ( ! works :i* he 0 to p]=m1 z ^? :i* ! ,fa!r _h giv5 him to f9i%4 ,& z = 8 p[] ( execut+ judgm5t1 :i* is "o ( ! greate/ glories ( 8 k+ly gov]nm5t1 ?is is d]iv$ f ! ,fa!r1 9 ,john v4 #bb4 ,= ! ,fa!r judge? no man1 b ha? committ$ all judgm5t unto ! ,son2 &1 9 ,acts xvii4 #ca4 x is said1 t he ha? appo9t$ a day1 9 :i* he w judge ! _w 9 righte\sness1 by t man :om he ha? orda9$1 mean+ our ,savi\r2 & :5 he speaks1 9 ,rev4 ii4 #bg4 ( 8 rul+ 8 enemies ) a rod ( iron1 & break+ !m to %iv]s1 z ! vessels ( a pott]1 he adds1 t ?is he receiv$ ( 8 ,fa!r2 f :5ce !y argue1 t s9ce he receiv$ 8 dom9ion1 or "r to gov]n ! _w & ! *ur*1 f ! ,fa!r1 !re=e he _c be ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r4 ,z we say1 9 opposition to _! s*eme ( doctr9e1 t a d]iv$ ,deity1 su* z !y suppose 8 to be1 _c be ! same ) t :i* ! ,fa!r has2 s !y allege ?is1 by way ( reprisal1 aga9/ ! argum5t we h b n[ insi/$ on1 t a d]iv$ dom9ion _c be made use ( z a m$ium to prove him t has x to be a div9e ,p]son1 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* we ma9ta9 him to be4 #b4 ,9 all 8 works1 & p>ticul>ly 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ! affairs ( 8 k+dom1 he acts = ! ,fa!r's glory1 & n 8 own2 :]eas a div9e ,p]son1 _c act1 = any o!r end ?an = 8 own glory3 ?is !re=e r disproves1 ?an ev9ces1 8 prop] ,deity2 z :5 he says1 9 ,john viii4 #di4 ,i hon\r my ,fa!r2 &1 9 *ap4 v4 #cj4 he says1 ,i seek n m9e own w1 b ! w ( my ,fa!r :i* ha? s5t me4 ,he also speaks ( ! ,fa!r giv+ him a comm&m5t to d :at he did2 z 9 ,john xii4 #di4 ,i h n spok5 ( my self1 b ! ,fa!r :i* s5t me2 he gave me a comm&m5t1 :at ,i %\ld say1 & :at ,i %\ld speak2 &1 9 *ap4 xiv4 #ca4 ,z ! ,fa!r gave me comm&m5t1 s d ,i2 &1 9 *ap4 xv4 #aj4 he speaks ( 8 hav+ kept 8 ,fa!r's comm&m5t1 & pursuant h]eunto1 abid+ 9 8 love1 f :5ce !y argue1 t he :o is oblig$ to fulfil a comm&m5t1 or :o acts 9 ob$i5ce to ! ,fa!r1 is prop]ly a subject1 or a s]vant1 & !re=e _c be ,god 9 ! same s5se z ! ,fa!r1 :o gave ?is comm&m5t1 is4 #c4 ,!y add1 t 9 ! gov]nm5t ( 8 *ur*1 & ! _w1 9 subs]vi5cy !reunto1 he acts 9 ! ,fa!r's "n1 z deputy & viceg]5t2 z 9 ,john x4 #be4 ,! works t ,i d 9 my ,fa!r's "n1 !y be> witness ( me2 & accord+ly 8 works are call$ ! ,fa!r's1 9 v]4 #cg4 ,if ,i d n ! works ( my ,fa!r1 believe me n2 & ^! works are said to be done f ! ,fa!r1 v]4 #cb4 ,_m good works h ,i %ew$ y f my ,fa!r3 &1 z ! consequ5ce ( all ?is1 he ackn[l$ges1 z he ought to d1 9 ,john xiv4 #bh4 t ! ,fa!r is great] ?an he4 ,h[ !n c he be a div9e ,p]son1 9 ! s5se 9 :i* we h prov$ him to be1 :5 !re is a ,god above him1 9 ^: "n he acts 9 all he does8 #d4 ,!y f>!r argue1 t he 0 made bo? ,"l & ,*ri/1 & t by ! ,fa!r1 z x is expressly said1 9 ,acts ii4 #cf4 #e4 ,!y f>!r argue t ! donatives ( 8 k+dom1 or ^? hon\rs :i* are be/[$ on 8 subjects1 are n 8 to give1 b ! ,fa!r's2 z x is said1 9 ,matt4 xx4 #bc4 ,to sit on my "r h&1 & on my left1 is n m9e to give2 b x %all be giv5 to !m1 = :om x is prep>$ ( my ,fa!r4 #f4 ,?is k+dom :i* he receiv$ f ! ,fa!r1 & ?us adm9i/]s 9 subs]vi5cy to him1 is1 9 ! end1 to be resign$1 or deliv]$ up3 ?us1 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bd4 ,!n come? ! end1 :5 he %all h deliv]$ up ! k+dom to ,god1 ev5 ! ,fa!r2 & 9 v]4 #bh4 ,:5 all ?+s %all be subdu$ unto him1 !n %all ! ,son also himself be subject unto him1 t put all ?+s "u him1 t ,god may be all 9 all2 & accord+ly1 he %all lay aside ^? div9e hon\rs :i* he n[ has1 or cease to p]=m ^? works :i* give him a "r to claim !m4 ,^! are ! /ronge/ argum5ts1 ( any1 t are br\ght by ! ,anti-tr9it>ians aga9/ our ,savi\r's prop] ,deity2 &1 inde$1 z ?\gh !y _h little else to object1 !re is sc>ce an argum5t to disprove x1 b :at is support$ 9 ?is me?od ( reason+1 :i* !y ?9k to be altoge!r unansw]able1 7& !re are _m m scriptures1 :i* might h be5 br\ght to ! same purpose7 !re=e x is necess>y t we %\ld consid] :at may be repli$ to x4 ,! sum ( :at has be5 object$1 z ?us bran*$ out into sev]al p>ticul>s1 is1 t s9ce ,*ri/ is repres5t$ z bel[ ! ,fa!r1 or inf]ior to him1 he _c he equal ) him1 = t is no o!r ?an a contradiction4#aeg ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t ?\gh ! scripture speaks ( our ,savi\r1 z receiv+ a commission f ! ,fa!r1 & act+ 9 subs]vi5cy to him2 yet let x be consid]$1 t ?is does n respect ! inf]iority ( ! div9e nature1 b ! subs]vi5cy ( :at is done by him1 z ,m$iator1 to ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 z ?is "* & (fice 7 receiv$ f him4 ,&1 inde$1 :5ev] ! ,son is repres5t$1 z engag$ 9 ! great "w ( r$emption1 or 9 any ?+ t5d+ !reunto1 or 9 any "w consequ5t !reupon1 :]eby :at 0 be=e pur*as$ is said to be appli$ by him1 ?is has a peculi> ref]5ce to him1 z ,m$iator3 !re=e let u consid]1 #a4 ,t no?+ is m common1 9 scripture1 ?an = him to be repres5t$ z ,m$iator1 especially 9 all ^? ?+s t conc]n ! spiritual advantages1 or salvation ( 8 *ur*1 :i* is ! pr9cipal ?+ to be consid]$ 9 8 gov]nm5t2 & 9 ?is s5se we are to und]/& ^? scriptures1 :i* h be5 br\ght to support ! objection3 & x is pla91 t our ,savi\r g5]ally speaks ( himself "u ?is "*1 :i* is includ$ 9 8 be+ ! ,messiah1 or ,*ri/1 :i* is ! ma9 ?+ t he design$ to ev9ce by 8 doctr9e & 8 miracles2 !re=e1 if we duly consid] ! import ( ?is "*1 x w n only give light to ! und]/&+ su* l scriptures1 b suffici5tly answ] ! objection aga9/ 8 ,deity tak5 f !m4 ,our adv]s>ies w n d5y t ,*ri/ is repres5t$ z a ,m$iator2 b !y widely diff] f u1 :5 !y take occasion to expla9 :at !y int5d !reby3 sometimes !y seem to mean no?+ else by x1 b a middle-,be+ betwixt ,god & ! creature2 & !re=e ! "w p]=m$ by him z su* is n :at requires him to be1 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se1 a div9e ,p]son1 & consequ5tly :atev] inf]iority to ! ,fa!r is conta9$ 9 ?is "*1 !y conclude t ?is respects 8 ,deity2 :]eas we di/+ui% betwe5 ! subs]vi5cy ( ! "w1 p]=m$ by him1 z ,m$iator1 to ! glory ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 toge!r ) ! subjection1 or real inf]iority ( ! human nature1 9 :i* he p]=m$ x to ! ,fa!r2 & ! inf]iority ( 8 div9e nature3 ! =m] we all[2 ! latt] we d5y4 #b4 ,:5 we speak ( him z ,m$iator1 we always suppose him to be ,god & ,man1 9 "o ,p]son2 & t ^! two natures1 ?\gh inf9itely di/9ct1 are n to be sep>at$4 ,z ,god1 )\t ! consid]ation ( a human nature unit$ to 8 div9e ,p]son1 he w\ld be too high to su/a9 ! "*1 or to p]=m ! "w ( a s]vant1 &1 z su*1 to yield ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 incumb5t on him1 z ,m$iator2 & on ! o!r h&1 to be a m]e man1 is too l[1 & w\ld be altoge!r inconsi/5t ) t inf9ite value & dignity1 t 0 to be put on ! "w :i* he 0 to p]=m4 ,!re=e x 0 necess>y t he %\ld h two di/9ct natures1 a div9e & a human1 or t he %\ld be ,god inc>nate4 ,?is w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$ "u "s foll[+ answ]s#aeh2 & !re=e we %all res]ve ! pro( h]e( = its prop] place1 & !re consid] ! di/9ct prop]ties ( ea* nature2 & all t we %all obs]ve at pres5t is1 t ! evangeli/ ,john1 9 ^: gospel our ,savi\r is (t5 describ$1 z inf]ior to ! ,fa!r1 z well z equal ) him1 :i* is agreeable to 8 ,m$iatorial "*1 lays d[n ?is1 z a k9d ( preface1 design+ h]eby to lead u into ! k ( su* l expressions1 :5 he says1 9 ,john i4 #ad4 ,! ,^w 0 made fle% & dwelt among u2 :i* is all ! pro( we %all give ( x at pres5t4 #c4 ,x foll[s f h5ce1 t sev]al ?+s may be truly spok5 conc]n+1 or appli$ to him1 :i* are inf9itely opposite to "o ano!r1 namely t he has almighty p[] 9 "o respect1 z to :at conc]ns 8 ,deity2 & yet t he is weak1 f9ite1 & dep5d5t 9 ano!r1 z to :at respects 8 humanity4 ,9 "o nature1 he is ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r1 & s receives no?+ f him1 is n dep5d5t on him1 nor "u any obligation to yield ob$i5ce4 ,9 ?is nature1 he is ! object ( wor%ip1 z all wor%ip t]m9ates on t ,deity1 :i* is common to all ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead3 b1 9 ! o!r nature1 he wor%ips1 receives all f1 & ref]s all to ! glory ( ! ,fa!r2 !re=e1 #d4 ,^? scriptures :i* speak ( him z receiv+ a k+dom1 do+ all ?+s f1 or 9 ob$i5ce to ! ,fa!r1 or 9 8 "n1 & = 8 glory1 & z inf]ior to1 & dep5d5t on him1 are n only appli$ to him1 z ,m$iator1 b !y h a p>ticul> respect to 8 human nature2 s t all t c be inf]r$ f su* modes ( speak+1 z ^? above-m5tion$1 z s _m objections aga9/ ! doctr9e :i* we are def5d+1 is1 t he :o is ,god is also man1 & consequ5tly has ^? ?+s pr$icat$ ( him1 z su* :i* are prop] to a nature inf9itely bel[1 ?\gh insep>ably unit$ ) 8 div9e4 ,moreov]1 :]eas x is said1 t ! ,fa!r has committ$ all judgm5t to ! ,son1 or t he judge? ! _w 9 righte\sness1 by t man :om he ha? orda9$2 all t c be inf]r$ f h5ce is1 t s f> z ?is "w is p]=m$ by him1 9 8 human nature1 :i* w be r5d]$ visible to ! :ole _w at ! day ( judgm5t1 x is an in/ance ( ! highe/ fav\r & glory conf]r$ ^u ?is nature1 or ^u ,god-man ,m$iator1 z man3 b :]eas he is else:]e describ$1 z hav+ a "r to judge ! _w1 z ,god2 & z hav+ ^? inf9ite p]fections1 :]eby he is fit to d x1 ^! are ! same t belong to ! ,fa!r1 & !re=e n d]iv$ f him4 ,aga91 :51 9 ano!r scripture1 be=e ref]r$ to1 x is said1 t ,god ha? made him bo? ,"l & ,*ri/1 x is n !re said1 t ! ,fa!r ha? made him ,god1 or giv5 him any bran* ( ! div9e glory2 b x signifies ! unction t he receiv$ f ! ,fa!r1 to be ! ,k+1 ,head1 & ,"l ( 8 *ur*2 :i*1 s f> z ?is is an act ( grace1 or connotes 8 dep5d5ce on ! ,fa!r h]e91 x has an imm$iate respect to him1 9 8 human nature1 9 :i*1 z well z 9 8 div9e nature1 ?is dom9ion is ex]cis$2 :]eas 8 sov]eignty1 & univ]sal dom9ion ov] ! *ur* & ! _w1 or ^? div9e p]fections1 :i* r5d] him1 9 all respects1 fit to gov]n x2 !y belong1 m especially to ! ,m$iator1 z ,god1 & are ! same z :5 !y are appli$ to ! ,fa!r4 ,moreov]1 :5 he says1 ,i seek n my own w1 b ! ,fa!r's1 t s5t me2 & else:]e1 ,n my w1 b ?9e be done2 x argues t he _h a human w1 di/9ct f 8 div9e1 9 :i* he expresses t subjection to ! ,fa!r1 :i* becomes a creature2 ?is is pla9ly ref]r$ to him z man2 s1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 he says1 speak+ ( himself co-ord9ately ) ! ,fa!r1 ,z ! ,fa!r raise? up ! dead1 & quick5e? !m1 s ev5 ! ,son quick5e? :om he w2 ?is1 ?\gh spok5 ( him z ,m$iator1 has a peculi> ref]5ce to 8 div9e nature4 ,aga91 :5 he says1 9 ano!r scripture1 ,! ,fa!r is great] ?an ,i1 t is appli$ to him z man2 :]eas else:]e1 9 ,john x4 #cj4 :5 he says1 ,i1 & my ,fa!r are "o1 t is spok5 ( him z ,god1 hav+ ! same nature ) ! ,fa!r s t if we suppose our ,savi\r to be ,god & ,man1 z he is pla9ly prov$ to be1 f scripture1 !n x foll[s1 t :atev] is said conc]n+ him1 z import+ 8 "r to div9e hon\r on ! "o h&1 or 8 disclaim+ x on ! o!r1 ^! are bo? true1 :5 we consid] him 9 ^! diff]5t natures4 ,?us we are to und]/& ^? scriptures1 t speak ( ! real inf]iority ( ! ,son to ! ,fa!r3 b :51 9 o!r places1 no?+ is int5d$ b ! subs]vi5cy ( :at is done by ! ,son1 z ,m$iator1 or its t5d5cy to set =? ! ,fa!r's glory1 ?is may be applicable to ^? div9e works1 :i* ! ,m$iator p]=ms2 & s we may di/+ui% betwe5 ! subs]vi5cy ( ! div9e actions to ! ,fa!r's glory1 & ! inf]iority ( "o div9e ,p]son to ano!r2 ! =m] may be ass]t$ )\t detract+ f 8 prop] ,deity1 :ile ! latt] is d5i$1 z inconsi/5t ) x4 ,?us we h endeav\r$ to expla9 ^? scriptures1 :i* are ref]r$ to by ! ,arians1 to ov]?r[ our ,savi\r's div9ity3 &1 by ! same me?od ( explication1 ,i humbly conceive1 all o!rs1 t c be br\ght to t purpose1 may be und]/ood4 ,i h pass$ ov] t scripture1 inde$1 :i* respects ,*ri/'s deliv]+ up ! k+dom to ! ,fa!r1 & be+ subject to him1 :i* x might h be5 expect$ t ,i %\ld h endeav\r$ to expla92 b ,i *oose r to ref] ! consid]ation !re( to its prop] place1 :5 we speak conc]n+ ,*ri/'s k+ly (fice1 & 8 be+ exalt$ 9 ! execution !re(4 ,,iv4 ,! next argum5t to prove ! div9ity ( ,*ri/ is tak5 f 8 be+ ! object ( religi\s wor%ip1 :i* is a practical own+ ( him to be a div9e ,p]son1 :5 !re is an agreem5t betwe5 our words & actions1 9 bo? :i* we ackn[l$ge him to h ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature4 ,?is argum5t is s /rong & conclusive1 t x is v difficult to evade ! =ce !re(2 &1 inde$1 x affects ! v ess5tials ( religion4 ,n[1 t we may h]e9 proce$ ) great] pla9ness1 we %all1 #a4 ,consid] :at we und]/& by wor%ip 9 g5]al1 & by religi\s wor%ip 9 p>ticul>4 ,i am v s5sible t ! ,anti-tr9it>ians und]/& ! ^w 9 a s5se v diff]5t f :at we d1 z tak+ x 9 a limit$ s5se1 = our express+ "s degree ( humility1 or rev]5ce1 to a p]son1 :om we ackn[l$ge 9 "s respect1 to be our sup]ior2 b :atev] ext]nal signs ( rev]5ce1 or words1 we use1 z expressive ( our reg>d to him :o is ! object !re(1 ?is1 :5 appli$ to our ,savi\r1 is no m ?an :at !y suppose to be due to a p]son bel[ ! ,fa!r4 ,!re=e1 t we may n mi/ake ! mean+ ( ! ^w1 let x be consid]$2 t wor%ip is ei!r civil or religi\s2 ! =m] conta9s 9 x t hon\r & respect :i* is giv5 to sup]iors1 :i* is sometimes express$ by b[+1 or fall+ d[n1 be=e !m1 or "s o!r m>ks ( humility1 :i* _! advanc$ /ation 9 ! _w requires2 ,?\gh ?is is seldom call$ wor%ipp+ !m2 & x is always di/+ui%$ f religi\s wor%ip1 ev5 :5 ! same ge/ures are us$ !re94 ,x is true1 !re is "o scripture1 9 :i* ! same ^w is appli$ to bo?1 9 #a ,*ron4 xxix4 #bj4 :]e x is said1 ,all ! congregation b[$ d[n _! heads1 & wor%ipp$ ! ,"l & ! k+1 t is1 !y paid civil respect1 accompani$ ) ^? actions t are expressive ( humility1 & t hon\r t 0 due to ,david1 b _! wor%ip giv5 to ,god 0 div9e or religi\s4 ,?is is ! only s5se 9 :i* we und]/& wor%ip 9 ?is argum5t1 & x includes 9 x adoration & invocation4 ,9 ! =m]1 we ascribe inf9ite p]fection unto ,god1 ei!r directly1 or by consequ5ce2 an in/ance :]e( we h 9 #a ,*ron4 xxix4 #aa1 #ab4 ,?9e1 ,o ,"l1 is ! greatness1 & ! p[]1 & ! glory1 & ! victory1 & ! maje/y2 = all t is 9 heav51 & 9 ! e>? is ?9e2 ?9e is ! k+dom1 ,o ,"l1 & ?\ art exalt$ z ,head above all4 ,bo? ri*es & hon\r come ( !e1 & ?\ reigne/ ov] all1 & 9 ?9e h& is p[] & might & 9 ?9e h& x is to make great1 & to give /r5g? unto all2 &1 9 ,deut4 xxxii4 #c4 9 :i* we are said to ascribe greatness unto him2 &1 9 ,rom4 i4 #ba4 to glorify him z ,god1 or1 give unto him ! glory due to 8 "n1 ,psal4 xxix4 #b4 ,invocation is t :]e9 we glorify ,god1 z ! ,f\nta9 ( bless$ness1 :5 we ask ^? ?+s f him1 :i* none b a ,god c give1 :i* is sometimes call$ seek+ ! ,"l1 ,psal4 cv4 #d4 or call+ ^u him1 ,psal4 l4 #ae4 ,& ?is includes 9 x all ^? duties :i* we p]=m1 9 :i* we consid] him z a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection1 & ourselves dep5d5t on him1 & desir\s to receive all ^? bless+s f him1 :i* we /& 9 ne$ (2 & p>ticul>ly fai?1 9 ! v>i\s acts !re(1 is a bran* ( religi\s wor%ip1 z connot+ its object to be a div9e ,p]son2 z also supreme love1 & univ]sal ob$i5ce2 &1 inde$1 x conta9s 9 x ! :ole ( religion1 9 :i* we h a due reg>d to t inf9ite di/ance t !re is betwe5 him & ! be/ ( creatures2 & religi\s wor%ip is no :]e tak5 9 a l[] s5se ?an ?is 9 scripture4 #b4 ,religi\s wor%ip1 z ?us describ$1 is to be giv5 to none b a div9e ,p]son1 accord+ to our ,savi\r's words1 9 ,mat?4 iv4 #aj4 ,?\ %all wor%ip ! ,"l ?y ,god1 & him only %alt ?\ s]ve4 ,?is is evid5t1 f ! idea we h ( religion 9 g5]al1 :i* is a giv+ t glory1 or ascrib+ ^? p]fections to ,god1 :i* belong to him1 z be+ f\nd$ 9 8 nature2 & !re=e x is ! highe/ in/ance ( blasphemy & pr(an5ess to apply !m to any creature1 s9ce x is 9 effect to say t he is equal ) ,god4 #c4 ,x pla9ly appe>s1 f ,scripture1 t ,*ri/ is ! object ( religi\s wor%ip1 & consequ5tly t ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+ is j1 namely1 t1 = ?is reason1 he mu/ be conclud$ to be a div9e ,p]son4 ,n[ t he is ! object ( religi\s wor%ip1 is evid5t1 f _m examples 9 scripture ( su* wor%ip be+ giv5 to him1 :51 at ! same "t1 !y1 :o h giv5 x1 h n be5 reprov$ or re/ra9$1 b r comm5d$1 = p]=m+ x4 ,we h v>i\s in/ances ( ?is nature 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ( :i* ,i %all m5tion two or ?ree1 viz4 9 ,g54 xlviii4 #ae1 #af4 ,god1 be=e :om my fa!rs ,abraham & ,isaac did walk1 ! ,god :i* f$ me all my life long unto ?is day1 ! ,angel :i* r$eem$ me f all evil1 bless ! lads4 ,:5 he speaks ( ,abraham & ,isaac's walk+ be=e him1 x implies1 t1 9 _! :ole conv]sation1 !y consid]$ !mselves z "u 8 all-see+ eye2 & ,jacob ackn[l$ges him z ! ,god1 :o _h su/a9$1 pres]v$1 & provid$ = him hi!rto1 ! support ( 8 life1 & 8 ,deliv]]1 or ,r$eem]1 f all evil4 ,?is div9e ,p]son he addresses himself to1 9 a way ( supplication1 = a bless+ on ! po/]ity ( ,joseph2 & t he int5ds our ,savi\r h]eby1 is evid5t1 because he has a ref]5ce to 8 appe>ance 9 ! =m ( an angel1 & !re=e describes him "u t "*4 ,n[ we _c suppose t ?is holy patri>* is "h repres5t$ z pray+ to a creat$ angel1 = t w\ld be to *>ge him ) idolatry4 ,moreov]1 ?is is ! same description t is giv5 ( ,*ri/ else:]e1 9 ,isa4 lxiii4 #i4 ,9 all _! affliction he 0 afflict$1 & ! ,angel ( 8 pres5ce sav$ !m2 9 8 love1 & 9 8 pity he r$eem$ !m1 & he b>e !m1 & c>ri$ !m all ! days ( old2 & 9 ,mal4 iii4 #a4 ,! ,"l1 :om ye seek1 %all sudd5ly come to 8 temple2 ev5 ! ,mess5g]1 or ,angel1 ( ! cov5ant1 :om ye delight 92 :i* conta9s a v pla9 pr$iction ( our ,savi\r's inc>nation1 ^: way is said to be prep>$ by ,john ! ,bapti/1 :o is spok5 ( 9 ! words imm$iately =ego+4 ,n[ x is c]ta91 t ,god ! ,fa!r is nev] call$ an angel 9 scripture1 inasmu* z ?is is a peculi> description ( ! ,m$iator1 :o1 z su*1 is nev] m5tion$ z ! ,p]son s5d+1 b s5t2 9 :i* he is consid]$ z "o t 0 to be inc>nate1 &1 9 our nature1 to execute ^? (fices1 :i* he 0 !re9 oblig$ to p]=m4 ,?is is ! ,p]son !n :om ,jacob ador$ & pray$ to4 ,we h ano!r in/ance1 n only ( 8 be+ wor%ipp$1 b ( 8 dem&+ ?is div9e hon\r ( him t p]=m$ x1 9 ,jo%4 v4 #ad1 #ae4 :]e he appe>$ z ! ,capta9 ( ! ho/ ( ! ,"l2 ^u :i*1 ,jo%ua fell on 8 face to ! e>?1 & did wor%ip1 & said unto him1 ,:at sai? my ,"l unto 8 s]vant8 ,& ! ,capta9 ( ! ,"l's ho/ said unto ,jo%ua1 ,loose ?y %oe f (f ?y foot1 = ! place :]eon ?\ /&e/ is holy2 & ,jo%ua did s4 ,x _c be suppos$ t x 0 any o!r ?an a div9e ,p]son t appe>$2 n only because ,jo%ua fell on 8 face & wor%ipp$ him1 & express$ 8 will+ness to fulfil 8 comm&1 b because he bid him loose 8 %oe f 8 foot1 s9ce ! place on :i* he /ood 0 holy2 :i* expression is no :]e us$ 9 any o!r text ( scripture1 except 9 ,exod4 iii4 #e4 9 :i* our ,savi\r1 z we be=e consid]$1 appe>$ to ,moses1 ) ! maje/y & glory ( a div9e ,p]son1 ^: imm$iate pres5ce made ! place relatively holy1 :i* ! pres5ce ( a creature nev] did4 ,moreov]1 ! "* :i* he "h gives ( himself to ,jo%ua1 z ! ,capta9 ( ! ,"l's ho/1 n only implies1 t all 8 success 0 ow+ to 8 conduct & bless+1 on 8 w>like ent]prizes2 b ?is is also agreeable to ! description :i* is else:]e giv5 ( our ,savi\r1 9 ,isa4 lv4 #d4 9 :i* he is said to be a ,lead] & ,comm&] to ! p2 & he is call$ 9 ,heb4 ii4 #aj4 ,! ,capta9 ( our salvation2 & else:]e1 ,! ,pr9ce ( life2 &1 ,! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?4 ,moreov]1 !re are v>i\s in/ances 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t ( wor%ip giv5 to ,*ri/2 9 :i*1 by sev]al circum/ances conta9$ 9 x1 x is evid5t1 t x 0 div9e or religi\s4 ,?us he _h div9e hon\r giv5 him by ! wise m5 f ! ,ea/1 9 ,mat?4 ii4 #aa4 :o fell d[n & wor%ipp$ him1 c4 &1 9 ,luke xxiv4 #eb4 :5 he asc5d$ up into heav51 8 disciples wor%ipp$ him2 :]e !re is no?+ 9 ! mode ( expression t di/+ui%es ?is f t wor%ip t is due to ,god4 ,moreov]1 !re is a v illu/ri\s in/ance ( 8 be+ ?us wor%ipp$ by a num]\s assembly1 repres5t$ 9 t vision1 9 ,rev4 v4 #aa-ac4 ,i beheld1 & he>d ! voice ( _m angels r\nd ab\t ! ?rone1 say+1 ,wor?y is ! ,lamb t 0 sla91 to receive p[]1 & ri*es1 & wisdom1 & /r5g?1 & hon\r1 & glory1 & bless+3 ,& e creature t is 9 heav51 & on ! e>?1 & "u ! e>?1 say+1 ,bless+1 & hon\r1 & glory1 & p[]1 be unto him t sitte? ^u ! ?rone1 & to ! ,lamb = ev] & ev]2 9 :i* words !re are su* glories ascrib$1 t high] expressions _c be us$ by any1 :o adore ! div9e ,maje/y2 & x is pla91 t our ,savi\r is int5d$ h]eby1 because he is describ$ z ! ,lamb t 0 sla92 & he is also consid]$ co-ord9ately ) ! ,fa!r1 :5 x is said1 t ?is glory is giv5 to him t sitte? ^u ! ?rone1 & to ! ,lamb4 ,n[ if our ,savi\r be ?us wor%ipp$1 he mu/ h a "r to x1 or else 8 wor%ipp]s w\ld h be5 reprov$1 z guilty ( idolatry2 ?us ,pet] reproves ,cornelius1 or r prev5ts 8 pay+ div9e adoration to himself1 :o 0 no m ?an a man1 9 ,acts x4 #bf4 ,/& up1 ,i myself also am a man2 & ! angel1 9 ,rev4 xix4 #aj4 :5 ,john at fir/1 ?r\gh mi/ake1 ?9k+ him to be a div9e p]son1 fell at 8 feet to wor%ip him1 expressly =bad him1 say+1 ,see ?\ d x n2 ,i am ?y fell[-s]vant1 & ( ?y bre?r5 t h ! te/imony ( ,jesus2 wor%ip ,god4 ,b our ,savi\r nev] =bids any to wor%ip him2 !re=e we mu/ conclude t he is ! object !re(1 & consequ5tly a div9e ,p]son4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid] ! v>i\s bran*es ( div9e wor%ip t are giv5 to him1 viz4 #a4 ,swe>+ by 8 "n1 :]eby an appeal is made to him1 z ! ,judge ( tru?1 & ! ,av5g] ( falsehood4 ,"s ?9k t ! apo/le1 9 ,rom4 ix4 #a4 int5ds z mu* z ?is1 :5 he says1 ,i speak ! tru? 9 ,*ri/1 ,i lie n1 t is1 ,i appeal to ,*ri/1 z ! he>t-se>*+ ,god1 conc]n+ ! tru? ( :at ,i say4 ,b !re is also ano!r s5se ( swe>+1 namely1 :5 9 a solemn mann]1 we pr(ess subjection to him1 z our ,god & ,k+2 :i* agrees )1 or is tak5 f ! cu/om ( subjects1 :o swe> fealty or allegiance to _! k+3 ?us x is said1 9 ,isa4 xlv4 #bc4 ,unto me e knee %all b[1 & e tongue %all swe>2 &1 9 do+ ?is1 !y ackn[l$ge him to be ! object ( fai?1 & to h a "r to univ]sal ob$i5ce1 z well z ! ,f\nta9 ( bless$ness4 ,?is religi\s wor%ip1 z ! prophet =etels1 0 to be giv5 to ! ,p]son "h spok5 (1 :o is p>ticul>ly said to be our ,savi\r by ! apo/le1 ref]r+ to x 9 ,rom4 xiv4 #aa4 #b4 ,?is leads u to consid] ano!r act ( religi\s wor%ip1 :i* has "s aff9ity ) ! =m]1 conta9$ 9 ! baptismal v[2 9 :i* !re is a consecration1 or d$ication1 ( ! p]son baptiz$1 to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 accord+ to ! comm& giv51 9 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ai4 or a public pr(ession1 t x is our indisp5sable duty to ex]cise an entire subjection to !m1 9 a religi\s mann]4 ,?is is "o ( ! mo/ solemn acts ( wor%ip t c be p]=m$1 :]e9 !re is an explicit m5tion ( ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/4 ,& "h we may consid]1 9 g5]al1 t ! ,son is put co-ord9ately ) ! ,fa!r1 :i* no creature ev] is3 & x w be also necess>y = u to enquire :at is meant by be+ baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 t s x may f>!r appe> to be an act ( religi\s wor%ip4 ,"s h]eby und]/& no?+ else b our be+ baptiz$ by ! au?ority ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 or by a w>rant receiv$ f !m to d x3 b ?\gh ?is be sometimes ! mean+ ( our act+ 9 ! "n ( ,god1 yet m is int5d$ by ?is expression1 us$ 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ?is ord9ance1 o!rwise x is n suffici5tly di/+ui%$ f all o!r acts ( religi\s wor%ip2 :i* _c be rightly p]=m$ )\t a div9e w>rant4 ,accord+ to ?is s5se ( ! ^w1 m9i/]s may z well be said to prea* ! gospel1 & ! *ur* to att5d on _! m9i/ration1 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/2 = ?is _c he done )\t a div9e w>rant1 ^u :i* acc\nt x may be deem$ an ord9ance4 ,moreov]1 to suppose t ?is in/itut$ =m ( adm9i/]+ baptism1 conveys no o!r idea1 b t ( a div9e w>rant to d x1 is to conclude t !re is no det]m9ate mean+ ( ! action p]=m$1 conta9$ 9 x2 b ! adm9i/rator is to int5d no?+ else by x1 b only t he has a w>rant f ,god to baptize2 :]eas its be+ p]=m$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 seems pla9ly to intimate ! pr9cipal ?+ signifi$ !reby1 z a direction = our fai?1 :5 engag+ 9 x3 :i* is1 t !y :o are baptiz$ are consecrat$1 or devot$ to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 devot$ to ,god pr(ess$ly1 & call$ by 8 "n1 9 ! s5se 9 :i* ! phrase is else:]e us$ 9 scripture2 8 "r to !m is h]eby signifi$1 & _! indisp5sable obligation to be entirely 82 & t ) a peculi> ackn[l$gm5t ( ! di/9ct p]sonal glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 & ! conc]n t ea* ( !m h 9 our salvation4 ,! apo/le speak+ ( our be+ baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 calls x1 9 ,gal4 iii4 #bg4 a putt+ on ,*ri/2 :i* seems to imply a consecration1 or d$ication1 to him4 ,p]sons z well z ?+s1 be=e ?is ord9ance 0 in/itut$1 7 consecrat$ to ,god by div]s wa%+s1 z well z o!r rites1 us$ "u ! c]emonial law2 & ?is seems to be ! s5se 9 :i* ! apo/le himself expla9s ?is putt+ on ,*ri/1 9 v]4 #bi4 :5 he inf]s1 f ?is action1 t !y :o _h s done 7 ,*ri/'s1 n only by t "r1 :i* he has to !m z _! ,creator & ,r$eem]1 b by ano!r1 :i* is ! imm$iate result ( _! pr(ess$ d$ication to him2 !re=e ?is is su* a compreh5sive act ( wor%ip1 t x includes 9 x ! :ole ( t subjection1 :i* is due to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s2 & s9ce1 9 p>ticul>1 ! ,son is consid]$ z ! object !re(1 toge!r ) ! ,fa!r1 x foll[s t he is ,god1 equal ) ! ,fa!r4 ,i might "h consid]1 t x w\ld be n only an unw>rantable action1 b an in/ance ( ! greate/ pr(an5ess1 = u to be baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( any "o :o is n a div9e ,p]son1 :i* f>!r argues t x is an act ( div9e wor%ip2 ^u :i* occasion1 ! apo/le ,paul1 speak+ conc]n+ "s ( ! *ur* ( ,cor9?1 z be+ dispos$ to pay too great a v5]ation to ^? m9i/]s :o _h be5 in/rum5tal 9 _! conv]sion1 z ?\gh1 = ?is reason1 !y 7 to be acc\nt$ ! lords ( _! fai?2 &1 9 p>ticul>1 t "s said !y 7 ( ,paul1 &1 be+ appreh5sive t !y ?\ght ! m9i/]1 :o baptiz$ !m1 _h a "r to be ?us e/eem$1 he n only reproves ?is ungr\nd$ & p]nici\s mi/ake2 b takes occasion to ?ank ,god1 t he baptiz$ none ( !m1 b ,crispus & ,gaius1 toge!r ) ! h\sehold ( ,/ephanas1 le/ any %\ld say he baptiz$ 9 8 own "n2 s t :ile he te/ifies 8 abhorr5ce ( 8 giv+ any j occasion to any1 to conclude t he 0 ! object ( ?is bran* ( div9e wor%ip1 he takes a great deal ( pleasure 9 ?is reflection1 t ! provid5ce ( ,god _h n l$ !m ?r\gh ! ignorance & sup]/ition t prevail$ among !m1 to draw ?is false conclusion f 8 ex]cis+ ?is bran* ( ! m9i/]ial "w1 :i* prop]ly !y w\ld n h inf]r$ f any o!r's hav+ baptiz$ !m1 :o _h n s great an int]e/ 9 _! affections z he _h4 ,?is ,i appreh5d to be ! mean+ ( :at ! apo/le says1 9 #a ,cor4 i4 #ab-af4 :i* ,i take occasion to ref] to1 z a f>!r pro( ( baptism's be+ an act ( religi\s wor%ip1 unali5able f ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 9 ^: "n alone we are to be baptiz$2 & ,i _c b conclude1 t if ! ,son 7 n a div9e ,p]son1 we might z well be baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ,paul1 or any o!r ( ! apo/les1 z 9 8 "n1 :i* is a j consequ5ce f its be+ an act ( religi\s wor%ip2 & !re=e he w\ld nev] h jo9$ 8 own "n ) ! ,fa!r's :5 he gave =? 8 commission to baptize1 if he _h n _h a "r to x1 z well z ! ,fa!r4 ,aga91 div9e wor%ip is due to ,*ri/1 z he is ! object ( fai?2 & t n only z we are to dep5d ^u :atev] he has reveal$1 z a matt] ( infallible v]ity1 o!rwise ! fai? ( ! *ur* especially "u ! ,new ,te/am5t disp5sation1 w\ld be built on an unc]ta9 f\ndation2 b1 s9ce ,i am s5sible x w\ld be object$ to ?is1 t :atev] is transmitt$ to u by div9e inspiration1 is infallibly true1 ?\gh ! in/rum5ts made use ( h]e9 7 n div9e p]sons2 & :5 we ass]t t :at ,*ri/ deliv]$ 0 infallible1 9 a high] s5se ?an ?is1 we r suppose ?an prove 8 ,deity2 ! ,anti-tr9it>ians w n d5y1 t :at he imp>t$ 0 infallibly true1 & !re=e ! object ( fai?2 b !y suppose at ! same "t1 t :atev] 0 imp>t$ to ! _w by ! apo/les & prophets1 0 equally true & infallible2 !re=e !y 7 ! objects ( fai?1 9 ! same s5se t our ,savi\r himself 04 ,9 answ] to ?is ,i w\ld n comp>e :at 0 deliv]$ imm$iately by our ,savi\r ) :at 0 transmitt$ by ^? :o spake & wrote by div9e inspiration1 or suppose t "o 0 m infallibly true ?an ! o!r2 & !re=e t :i* ,i w\ld pr9cipally insi/ on1 :5 ,i speak ( ,*ri/1 z ! object ( fai?1 :]eby he appe>s to be a div9e ,p]son1 is n only t we are oblig$ to yield an ass5t to :at he has imp>t$ to u1 b ?is is to be att5d$ ) a firm reliance on him1 or tru/+ him ) all we h1 or = all we expect1 to make u completely happy3 9 ?is s5se we are to und]/& ! apo/le's words1 :5 he says1 9 #b ,tim4 i4 #ab4 ,i "k :om ,i h believ$1 or tru/$1 & ,i am p]suad$ t he is able to keep t :i* ,i h committ$ unto him aga9/ t day2 ?is is su* a fai?1 z no creature is ! object (4 ,tru/ 9 man is prohibit$1 & call$ a dep>ture f ,god1 9 ,j]4 xvii4 #e4 ,curs$ be ! man t tru/e? 9 man1 or1 by a p>ity ( reason 9 any o!r creature1 & make? fle% 8 arm1 & ^: he>t h]e9 dep>te? f ! ,"l4 ,tru/ is su* an act ( fai?1 z is appropriat$ to a div9e ,p]son2 & ,i _c b obs]ve1 t !re is some?+ peculi> 9 ! mode ( speak+1 :5 ,*ri/ is repres5t$ z ! object !re(1 t is nev] appli$ to any creature2 z 8 wor%ipp]s are said to believe 9 him2 ?us1 9 ,john xiv4 #a4 ,ye believe 9 ,god1 believe also 9 me1#aei :]e he comm&s 8 p to believe 9 him1 9 su* a way2 z t ?is act ( fai? is accompani$ ) o!r graces1 :i* argue him a div9e ,p]son4 ,?is leads u to consid] him z ! object ( supreme love & univ]sal ob$i5ce1 :i* are also acts ( religi\s wor%ip2 ! =m] respects him1 z our *ief good & happ9ess2 ! latt] z our und\bt$ sov]eign & proprietor3 we d n say1 t a p]son's hav+ a "r to be obey$1 or lov$1 or tru/$1 9 a limit$ degree1 argues him to be a div9e ,p]son2 b :5 ^! graces are to be ex]cis$ 9 ! highe/ degree1 )\t any possibility ( our exce$+ !re92 & :5 ! ex]cise !re( is insep>ably connect$ ) salvation1 z x (t5 is 9 scripture1 & our n ex]cis+ !m1 is said to exclude f x1 ,i _c b f h5ce conclude1 t1 be+ ?us circum/anc$1 is an act ( religi\s wor%ip2 & x is c]ta91 t our savi\r is (t5 repres5t$1 9 scripture1 z ! object !re(4 ,! la/ ?+ t we %all consid]1 "u ?is head1 is1 t he is ! object ( pray] & praise2 & t ^! are p>ts ( religi\s wor%ip1 ne$s no pro(4 ,"s ?9k1 & ! conjecture is n altoge!r improbable1 t ?is is int5d$ by ! ,psalmi/1 ,psal4 lxxii4 #ae4 ,pray] also %all be made = him cont9ually2 s9ce x might z well be r5d]$1 cont9ually made to him1 :i* agrees ) :at foll[s1 ,& daily %all he be prais$2 & t ?is ,psalm respects ! ,messiah1 :o _h a "r to m glory ?an ,solomon1 appe>s f sev]al ?+s1 :i* are said conc]n+ him !re92 b ,i w n insi/ on ?is1 s9ce we h m evid5t pro(s !re( 9 o!r scriptures4 ,x is also =etold conc]n+ him 9 ,isa4 xi4 #aj4 t to him1 = s ! words ought to be r5d]$1 %all ! ,g5tiles seek2 :i* mode ( speak+ is frequ5tly us$1 to signify our address+ ourselves to a div9e ,p]son ) pray] & supplication1 = ! supply+ ( our wants4 ,b we h yet m evid5t pro(s h]e( 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 ! ,syroph5ician woman's pray]1 :i* 0 direct$ to him1 0 inde$ %ort1 b v compreh5sive1 ,matt4 xv4 #bb4 ,h m]cy on me1 ,o ,"l1 ?\ ,son ( ,david2 &1 9 v]4 #be4 ,%e came & wor%ipp$ him1 say+1 ,"l help me2 & ?is act ( religi\s wor%ip 0 comm5d$ by our ,savi\r1 & h] pray] answ]$4 ,& c we suppose any o!r ?an an act ( religi\s wor%ip1 conta9$ 9 t petition ( ! man :o came to him to ca/ ! devil out ( 8 son1 9 ,m>k ix4 #bd8 ,:o said1 ) te>s1 ,"l1 ,i believe2 help ?\ m9e unbelief2 by :i* we are n to und]/& t he desir$ t 8 unbelief %\ld be remov$ 9 an objective way1 by our ,savi\r's giv+ him m conv9c+ argum5ts to confirm 8 fai?1 b by a p[]ful access to 8 he>t1 z ! ,au?or & ,f9i%] ( fai?1 :i* is ! peculi> gift ( ,god2 & accord+ly he is consid]$ z a div9e ,p]son1 by ^? :o ?us address !mselves to him4 ,we %all conclude ?is head1 ) giv+ a few in/ances ( %ort pray]s direct$ to ,*ri/1 toge!r ) doxologies1 or ascriptions ( praise1 9 :i* he is sometimes jo9$ ) ! ,fa!r & ,holy ,gho/2 & he is also argu$1 f ! subject matt] !re(1 to be a div9e ,p]son3 ?us ! apo/le ,paul concludes 8 epi/les )1 ,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y all1 ,am52 #a ,cor4 xvi4 #bc4 ,phil4 iv4 #bc4 #a ,!ss4 v4 #bh4 #b ,!ss4 iii4 #ah4 &1 ,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y\r _s2 ,philem4 v]4 #be4 &1 ,! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) ?y ,_s2 #b ,tim4 iv4 #bb4 :i* is a %ort & compreh5sive pray] direct$ to ,*ri/1 t he w\ld be/[ on !m all ^? graces t are necess>y to _! salvation2 & t ?is grace may s gov]n & influ5ce _! spirits1 z to fit !m = 8 s]vice1 :i* supposes him to be ! ,god & ,giv] ( all grace4 ,&1 9 #b ,cor4 x4 iii4 #ad4 he puts up a pray] to ! ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead expressly2 ,! grace ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! love ( ,god1 & ! communion ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 be ) y all1 ,am52 desir+1 t !y w\ld communicate ^? bless+s1 :i* accompany salvation1 by :i* ! div9e p]fections1 & 9 p>ticul> ! ,p]sonal glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 are demon/rat$2 & h]e9 ! ,son is z mu* consid]$ z ! object ( pray] z ! ,fa!r1 & consequ5tly h]eby prov$ to be a div9e ,p]son4 ,to ?is we may add ^? doxologies :]eby praise is giv5 to ,*ri/2 & s he is f>!r consid]$ z ! object ( div9e wor%ip2 ?us1 9 #b ,pet4 iii1 #ah4 speak+ ( our ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/1 he says1 ,to him be glory1 bo? n[ & = ev]1 ,am52 &1 9 ,jude1 v]4 #bd1 #be4 ,unto him t is able to keep y f fall+1 & to pres5t y faultless be=e ! pres5ce ( 8 glory ) exce$+ joy1 to ! only wise ,god our ,savi\r1 be glory & maje/y1 dom9ion & p[]1 bo? n[1 & = ev]1 ,am52 :]e x is pla9 t he ascribes ?is div9e glory to ,jesus ,*ri/2 = he is spok5 ( 9 v]4 #ba4 ,look+ = ! m]cy ( our ,"l ,jesus unto et]nal life1 t is1 = t m]cy :i* %all pres]ve u unto et]nal life1 & !n conf] x ^u u2 :i* is ! s5se ( ^? words1 ,keep+ u f fall+1 & pres5t+ u faultless be=e ! pres5ce ( 8 glory1 ) a small v>iation ( ! phrase2 & ! v same ?+ he is expressly said to d else:]e1 9 ,eph4 v4 #bg4 to pres5t x to himself a glori\s *ur*1 n hav+ spot or wr9kle1 or any su* ?+1 b t x %\ld be holy1 & )\t blemi%1 t is1 t he may pres5t x to 8 own view1 z tak+ a survey ( 8 workman%ip1 :5 br\ght to p]fection2 z ,god is said to h tak5 a view ( all ?+s t he _h made at fir/1 :5 he pron\nc$ !m good ,g54 i4 #ca4 &1 :5 he has ?us tak5 a survey ( 8 *ur*1 or pres5t$ x to himself1 !n he pres5ts x to ! view ( ! :ole _w ( angels & m51 :i*1 z x is said1 is att5d$ ) exce$+ joy2 :i* pla9ly makes x appe> t our ,savi\r is ! ,p]son "h spok5 (2 :i* is agreeable to :at foll[s1 :]e he is call$1 z he is else:]e1 ,god our ,savi\r1 ,tit4 ii4 #aj1 #ac4 :i* "* agrees ) ! "n by :i* he 0 mo/ kn[n1 to wit1 ,jesus4 ,ano!r doxology we h 9 ,rev4 i4 #d1 #e1 #f4 ,grace be unto y1 & peace f ,jesus ,*ri/1 c4 ,unto him t lov$ u1 & wa%$ u f our s9s 9 8 own blood2 & ha? made u k+s & prie/s unto ,god & 8 ,fa!r1 to him be glory & dom9ion = ev] & ev]1 ,am54 ,!re are also two places m1 9 :i*1 to me1 x seems m ?an probable1 t doxologies are direct$ to ,*ri/1 namely1 9 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ae1 #af4 ,:o is ! bless$ & only ,pot5tate1 ! ,k+ ( k+s1 & ,"l ( lords2 :o only ha? immortality1 dwell+ 9 ! light1 :i* no man c approa* unto3 :om no man ha? se51 or c see2 to :om be hon\r & p[] ev]la/+1 ,am53 ,all all[ t no?+ great] c be said ( ,god ?an is "h spok52 !re=e ! only ?+ d5i$ by ! ,arians is1 t ?is is appli$ to any b ! ,fa!r2 b to me1 x seems v obvi\s t x is spok5 ( ,*ri/1 because he is m5tion$ imm$iately be=e3 ?us1 9 v]4 #ac4 x is said1 ,i give !e *>ge 9 ! sight ( ,god1 :o quick5e? all ?+s1 & be=e ,*ri/ ,jesus#afj2 :o1 be=e ,pontius ,pilate1 witness$ a good confession2 ,t ?\ keep ?is comm&m5t )\t spot1 until ! appe>+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* 9 8 times he %all %ew2 ,:o is ! bless$ & only ,pot5tate1 c4 :]e by 8 times is meant t season 9 :i* 8 glory %all %9e mo/ brightly1 :51 :at he witness$ be=e ,pontius ,pilate1 to wit1 t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 he w demon/rate 9 ! highe/ degree1 & !n w em95tly appe> to h a "r to t glory1 :i* ! apo/le ascribes to him4 ,aga91 !re is ano!r scripture1 9 :i* a glori\s doxology is ascrib$ to ,*ri/1 9 #a ,tim4 i4 #ag4 ,n[ unto ! ,k+ et]nal1 immortal1 invisible1 ! only wise ,god1 be hon\r & glory1 = ev] & ev]1 ,am54 ,a late le>n$ writ]#afa puts ?is among ^? scriptures :i* he applies to ! ,fa!r1 )\t assign+ any reason = x2 :i* he ought to h done1 inasmu* z ! context seems to direct u to apply x to ! ,son1 spok5 ( 9 ! =ego+ v]ses2 ?us1 9 v]4 #ab4 ,i ?ank ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l1 :o c\nt$ me fai?ful1 putt+ me into ! m9i/ry2 &1 v]4 #ad4 ,! ,grace ( our ,"l 0 exce$+ abundant1 c4 & v]4 #ae4 ,*ri/ ,jesus came into ! _w to save s9n]s2 & v]4 #af4 ,h[beit1 = ?is cause ,i obta9$ m]cy1 t 9 me fir/ ,jesus ,*ri/ might %ew =? all long-suff]+1 = a patt]n to !m :i* %\ld h]eaft] believe on him to life ev]la/+4 ,?us hav+ m5tion$ ! great ?+s :i* ,*ri/ did = him1 x is natural to suppose t he w\ld take occasion1 f h5ce1 to ascribe glory to him1 :i* he does 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+1 ,n[1 unto ! ,k+1 et]nal1 immortal1 c4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! =ce ( ?is argum5t1 tak5 f div9e wor%ip be+ ascrib$ to ,*ri/1 to prove 8 deity1 we %all n[ proce$ to obs]ve ! me?ods us$ by ! ,anti-tr9it>ians to evade x4 ,"s ( ! ,soc9ians1 z ?\gh !re _h be5 no scriptures t speak ( him z ! object ( religi\s wor%ip1 h p]emptorily d5i$ t x is due to him1 & ?\ght v h>dly ( _! bre?r51 z ?\gh !y 7 involv$ 9 ! common guilt ( idolatry1 :i* !y suppose 8 wor%ipp]s to h be5 *>geable )4 ,?is occasion$ w>m debates 9 ,transylvania & ,pol&1 :]e ,soc9ianism mo/ prevail$ t[>ds ! close ( ! #af c5tury#afb2 &1 inde$1 ! me?od ( reason+1 made use ( by ^? :o d5i$ t he 0 ! object ( wor%ip1 ?\gh x t5d$ m to 8 di%on\r1 yet x c>ri$ 9 x a great] consi/5cy ) t s*eme ( doctr9es1 :i* bo? sides ma9ta9$1 :o d5i$ 8 div9ity4 ,z = ! ,arians1 !y d n expressly d5y him to be ! object ( wor%ip1 b r deviate f ! true s5se ( ! ^w1 :5 !y ma9ta9 8 "r to x3 !y speak ( great hon\rs t are to be ascrib$ to him1 by :i* "o w\ld almo/ be ready to conclude t !y reckon$ him a div9e ,p]son2 b :5 ^! hon\rs are comp>$ ) ^? t are due to ! ,fa!r1 !y v pla9ly discov] t !y mean no?+ m h]eby1 b :at 9 consi/5cy ) _! own s*eme may be appli$ to a creature4 ,?us a late writ]#afc1 9 8 explication ( t text1 9 ,john v4 #bc4 ,t all m5 %\ld hon\r ! ,son1 ev5 z !y hon\r ! ,fa!r1 pla9ly discov]s 8 s5se ( div9e wor%ip1 z due to our ,savi\r1 to be v remote f t :i* is def5d$ by ^? :o ma9ta9 8 prop] deity4 ,8 explication ( ?is text is1 8,t ! mean+ is n t ! ,son's au?ority %\ld1 l t ( ! ,fa!r1 be look$ ^u z und]iv$1 absolute1 supreme1 & indep5d5t2 b t z ! ,jews already believ$ 9 ,god1 s !y %\ld also believe 9 ,*ri/3 z !y already hon\r$ ,god ! ,fa!r1 s !y %\ld also = ! future1 hon\r ! ,son ( ,god2 hon\r him1 z hav+ all judgm5t committ$ unto him2 hon\r him1 to ! hon\r ( ! ,fa!r1 :i* s5t him2 ackn[l$ge him to be ,god1 to ! glory ( ! ,fa!r40 ,:i* is a v l[ idea ( div9e hon\r2 = x is z mu* z to say1 t z ! ,fa!r is to be hon\r$ z ,god1 s !re is a degree ( hon\r1 :i* he has conf]r$ ^u ! ,son1 inf9itely bel[ t :i* is due to himself1 b yet call$ div9e1 because x is giv5 him by a div9e w>rant4 ,:e!r1 9 ?is s5se1 an angel might n h _h a w>rant to receive div9e hon\r1 ,i leave any "o to judge2 &1 inde$1 no?+ is conta9$ 9 ?is s5se1 b :at r t5ds to depreciate1 ?an advance ! glory ( ,*ri/4 ,b t we may bett] und]/& h[ f> !y all[ t religi\s wor%ip may be giv5 to our ,savi\r1 z well z t we may take occasion to def5d t "r to div9e wor%ip1 :i* we h prov$ to be due to him1 we %all briefly consid]1 & endeav\r to make "s reply to ! foll[+ objections4 ,object4 #a4 ,to :at has be5 said conc]n+ a "r to religi\s wor%ip1 be+ f\nd$ only 9 a p]son's hav+ ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature2 & accord+ly t x is an argum5t t our ,savi\r is truly & prop]ly ,god1 equal ) ! ,fa!r1 because z su*1 he has a "r to x1 x is object$1 t if ,god comm&s u to wor%ip a creature1 we are b\nd to obey him2 & accord+ly1 )\t consid]+ any "r t is f\nd$ 9 8 nature1 we are to give div9e wor%ip to ,*ri/1 by div9e direction1 or 9 ob$i5ce to a comm& giv5 u to t purpose2 & t su* a comm& 0 giv51 ^u :i* ,*ri/'s "r to receive div9e wor%ip is f\nd$1 appe>s f ,heb4 i4 #f4 ,:5 he br+e? 8 fir/-begott5 into ! _w1 he sai?1 & let all ! angels ( ,god wor%ip him2 :i* supposes t !y did n wor%ip him be=e1 nor w\ld !y h done x aft]w>ds1 )\t ?is div9e intimation4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to our yield+ ob$i5ce to a div9e comm&1 provid$ ,god %\ld require u to give div9e wor%ip to a creature1 x may be repli$1 t we d n d5y b t all ! div9e comm&s are to be obey$2 b yet ?is supposition is gr\ndless1 inasmu* z ,god _c comm& u to wor%ip a creature1 any m ?an he c dis*>ge u f an obligation to wor%ip himself4 ,?is1 !re=e1 is1 9 effect1 to suppose :at c nev] be2 !re=e no?+ c be inf]r$ f su* a supposition2 we might z well say1 t if ,god %\ld cease to exi/1 he w\ld cease to be ! object ( wor%ip2 or if a creat$ be+ _h div9e p]fection1 he w\ld h a "r to equal hon\r ) ,god2 :i* is to suppose a ?+ t is 9 itself impossible2 & x is no less absurd to suppose x w>rantable = u to pay div9e wor%ip to a creature4 ,?is w f>!r appe>1 f :at has be5 said 9 expla9+ ! nature ( religi\s wor%ip4 ,adoration is a say+ to a p]son1 :o is ! object !re(1 ?\ ha/ div9e p]fections1 & to say ?is to a creature1 is contr>y to tru?2 & !re=e1 c]ta9ly ! ,god ( tru? c nev] give u a w>rant to say t :i* is false1 z ?is c]ta9ly w\ld be4 ,& if we consid] wor%ip1 z x is our address+ ourselves to him1 :om we wor%ip1 9 su* a way1 z becomes a ,god1 he _c give u a w>rant s to d1 = t w\ld be = him to dive/ himself ( 8 glory3 & x w\ld also disappo9t our expectations1 by putt+ u on tru/+ "o t _c save u2 & su* are ju/ly reprov$1 9 ,isa4 xlv4 #bj4 z hav+ no k1 :o pray unto a god t _c save4 ,we mu/ !re=e conclude1 t s9ce ,god _c give 8 glory to ano!r1 he _c give any w>rant to u to pay div9e wor%ip to a creature1 z is suppos$ 9 ! objection1 #b4 ,z = t scripture1 ref]r$ to1 9 :i* ,god comm&$ ! angels to wor%ip our ,savi\r1 :5 he br\ght him into ! _w1 x is n to be suppos$ t he _h no "r to div9e wor%ip be=e 8 inc>nation2 = if he be a div9e ,p]son1 z ! scriptures ass]t him to be1 ! angels1 d\btless ador$ him z su* be=e2 ! only new discov]y t 0 !n made to !m 01 t ! second ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead 0 n[ ,god inc>nate2 & !re=e ?is in/ance ( inf9ite condesc5sion 0 to be consid]$ z a motive to excite _! adoration1 b n ! =mal reason ( x3 ?us we are sometimes comm&$ to adore & magnify ,god = ! visible displays ( 8 div9e p]fections 9 8 works2 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,psal4 cvii4 #h4 ,oh t m5 w\ld praise ! ,"l = 8 goodness1 & = 8 wond]ful works to ! *ildr5 ( m56 &1 9 _m o!r scriptures1 :]e ! works ( ,god are repres5t$1 z a means or motive to excite our wor%ip or adoration2 :]eas ! div9e p]fections1 :i* are display$ or r5d]$ visible !re91 are ! great f\ndation or reason !re(2 we wor%ip ?is ,god because he is inf9itely p]fect2 ?\gh we take occasion1 f ! visible display ( 8 p]fections1 to wor%ip him4 ,9 ?is s5se we und]/& ! wor%ip giv5 to ,*ri/ by ! angels1 :5 br\ght into ! _w2 !y took occasion1 f ?is amaz+ in/ance ( 8 condesc5sion1 to adore ^? p]fections1 :i* induc$ ! ,son ( ,god to take ! human nature into union ) 8 div9e2 n t !y suppos$ 8 "r to wor%ip 0 f\nd$ !re94 ,object4 #b4 ,s9ce our wor%ipp+ ,*ri/ includes 9 x ascrib+ all t glory to him t is 8 due2 x is en\gh = u1 :5 we wor%ip him1 to confess t he has an excell5cy above ! angels1 or t he is ! be/ ( all creat$ be+s1 z well z ! mo/ hon\rable1 & ! greate/ bless+ to mank9d1 z he 0 s5t ( ,god to in/ruct u 9 ! way ( salvation z a ,prophet1 to int]c$e = u z a ,prie/1 & to give laws to u z a ,k+1 & t he has done all ?is fai?fully1 & ) great compassion to u4 ,^! ?+s1 & :atev] else he does = ! advantage ( mank9d1 may1 & ought to be ackn[l$g$ to 8 praise1 z a debt due to him1 9 :i* respect he is to be consid]$ z ! object ( wor%ip2 nev]!less1 we are n to give him t glory :i* is due to ! ,fa!r1 z ?\gh he 7 a ,p]son truly & prop]ly div9e1 9 ! same s5se z he is4 ,answ4 #a4 ,x is agre$1 on bo? sides1 t t glory1 :i* is due to him1 is to be ascrib$2 b we humbly conceive1 t ! ascrib+ to a p]son t hon\r1 :i* he has a "r to1 unless we suppose x to be div9e1 is n religi\s wor%ip2 or1 to confess t ^? works :i* he has done1 are wond]ful1 & ( great advantage to mank9d1 is no in/ance ( adoration1 unless we suppose t ^! works are su*1 z none b a ,p]son :o has ! div9e nature c p]=m2 :]eas all ^? works1 :i* !y ascribe to him1 may1 accord+ to !m1 be p]=m$ by a f9ite be+1 or else !y mu/ all[ ! argum5ts1 :i* h be5 tak5 f !nce1 to prove 8 prop] deity4 #b4 ,if ! works t are ascrib$ to him be consid]$ z prop]ly div9e1 z !y are repres5t$ to be 9 scripture1 x mu/ n be conclud$1 f h5ce1 t he is to be ador$1 z p]=m+ !m2 b we are r to take occasion f !nce1 z 0 obs]v$ 9 our la/ head1 to adore ^? div9e p]fections1 :i* are ev9c$ h]eby1 :i* r5d] him ! object ( wor%ip2 z ! works ( ,god are motives to induce u to wor%ip him1 & n ! =mal reason ( t wor%ip2 z :51 9 ! fir/ comm&m5t1 ,god lays claim to div9e hon\r1 or obliges ! ,israelites to h no o!r gods be=e him1 because he _h br\ght !m out ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 we are to consid] _! deliv]ance f !nce1 inde$1 z a motive to wor%ip2 b x is ! div9e p[] t 0 ex]t$ !re91 t 0 prop]ly ! object !re(2 s1 9 ,psal4 cxxxvi4 #a4 we are to give ?anks to ! ,"l1 ^: m]cy endure? = ev]2 &1 9 ! foll[+ v]ses1 !re is a p>ticul> m5tion made ( "s glori\s works :i* ,god _h done1 :o alone do? great wond]s1 :o1 9 wisdom1 made ! heav5s1 /ret*$ out ! e>?2 made ! sun to rule by day1 & ! moon by night1 c4 ,^!1 & sev]al o!r works !re m5tion$ are all consid]$ z motives to excite our adoration2 b 8 be+ ,jehovah1 ! ,god ( gods1 & ,"l ( lords1 z 9 ! #a/1 #b;d1 & #c;d v]ses1 is ! great f\ndation ( 8 "r to wor%ip1 s9ce t is inf9ite2 :]eas 8 works are only ! effects ( inf9ite p[]1 & s a demon/ration ( 8 "r to div9e glory4 ,n[ to apply ?is to ^? works :i* are done by our ,savi\r1 if we suppose !m1 z we ought1 to be prop]ly div9e1 !y are to be consid]$ only z ev9c+ 8 "r to div9e hon\r1 z !y are a demon/ration ( 8 deity1 :i* is ! only ?+ t r5d]s him ! object ( div9e wor%ip4 ,object4 #c4 ,b "s w proce$ a little f>!r1 :5 !y speak ( ,*ri/ z ! object ( wor%ip1 & s w all[1 t hon\rs1 truly div9e1 may be giv5 to him2 yet t ?is does n prove him to be ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r1 s9ce he is h]e9 only consid]$ z ! ,fa!r's ,repres5tative1 on :om ! wor%ip1 t is imm$iately appli$ to him1 mu/ be suppos$ to t]m9ate2 z :5 an ambassador1 :o repres5ts ! pr9ce t s5t him1 is consid]$ z su/a9+ t "*1 & s receives "s hon\r1 :i* o!rwise he w\ld h no "r to1 or r he is hon\r$ z p]sonat+ him :om he repres5ts4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t :atev] may be said to be done by an ambassador1 z repres5t+ ! pr9ce t s5t him1 !re is always some?+ conta9$ 9 ! mann] ( 8 address1 or 9 ! hon\rs ascrib$ to him1 t d5otes him to be m ?an a subject2 & x w\ld be ill repres5t$1 %\ld he assume t hon\r to himself t is due to 8 ma/]4 ,!re=e our ,savi\r1 7 he n a div9e ,p]son1 b only ! ,fa!r's ,repres5tative1 c\ld n h a "r to claim t div9e hon\r t is ascrib$ to him2 nei!r h we any f\ndation1 9 scripture1 to di/+ui% conc]n+ a supreme & a subord9ate wor%ip1 or a wor%ip giv5 to a p]son t does n t]m9ate 9 him1 b 9 ano!r1 :om he repres5ts4 ,if !re be any app>5t f\ndation = ?is supposition1 x mu/ be tak5 f ^? expressions 9 :i* ,*ri/ is repres5t$1 z ,m$iator1 z act+ 9 ! ,fa!r's "n1 & n seek+ 8 own glory1 b ! glory ( him t s5t him1 or ref]r+ all ! hon\r1 t is giv5 to him z su*1 to ! ,fa!r4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t :5 our ,savi\r uses su* a mode ( speak+1 he disclaims any "r to div9e hon\r due to him z ,man1 9 :i* respect he receiv$ a commission f ! ,fa!r1 & act$ 9 8 "n2 b :5 ! hon\r ( a div9e ,p]son is giv5 to him z ,god1 ?\gh consid]$ z ,m$iator1 he is n to be look$ ^u z repres5t+ ! ,fa!r1 or transf]r+ ! div9e glory t he receives1 to ! ,fa!r1 b z hav+ ! same "r to x z ! ,fa!r has1 inasmu* z he has ! same div9e nature1 o!rwise we _c acc\nt = ^? modes ( speak+1 9 :i* ! glory ( a div9e ,p]son is ascrib$ to him1 )\t re/riction or limitation1 z x (t5times is 9 scripture4 ,object4 #d4 ,to :at has be5 said 9 def5ce ( ,*ri/'s div9ity1 f our be+ baptiz$ 9 8 "n1 x is object$1 t x does n foll[1 t because we are baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,son1 z well z ( ! ,fa!r1 t !re=e he is ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r2 = ?\gh ?is ord9ance1 z x respects ! ,fa!r1 conta9s1 prop]ly1 an act ( div9e wor%ip1 9 :i* we consid] him z ! great ,"l ( all ?+s1 to :om div9e wor%ip1 9 ! highe/ s5se is due2 yet we consid] ! ,son1 z well z ! ,holy ,gho/1 only z hav+ a "r to an inf]ior k9d ( wor%ip1 9 proportion to ! respective p>ts :i* !y su/a91 by ! w ( ! ,fa!r1 9 ! "w ( our salvation2 &1 9 p>ticul>1 to be baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 implies 9 x no?+ else b a decl>ation t we adh]e to him1 z ! ,fa!r's ,m9i/]1 delegat$ by him to reveal 8 m9d & w to u1 & to erect t gospel-disp5sation1 :i* we1 9 ?is ord9ance1 pr(ess$ly submit to2 & accord+ly to be baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 is to be tak5 9 ! same s5se1 z :51 9 #a ,cor4 x4 #b4 ! ,israelites 7 said to be baptiz$ into ,moses1 9 ! cl\d1 & 9 ! sea2 z !y signifi$ !reby _! cons5t to be gov]n$ by ^? laws1 :i* ,moses 0 appo9t$1 by ,god1 to give !m2 ^u :i* acc\nt1 !y 7 d5om9at$ a p>ticul> *ur*1 sep>at$ f ! _w1 & oblig$ to wor%ip ,god 9 su* a way1 z 0 prescrib$ 9 ! c]emonial law3 ev5 s1 by baptism1 we own ourselves ,*ri/ians1 "u an obligation to adh]e to ,*ri/1 z our ,lead] & ,comm&]1 :o has reveal$ to u ! gospel1 :i*1 by subject+ ourselves to1 we are d5om9at$ ,*ri/ians2 & to ?is !y also add1 especially ! ,soc9ians1 t z baptism 0 fir/ practis$ z an ord9ance1 to initiate p]sons into ! ,jewi% *ur*1 & 0 aft]w>ds appli$ by our ,savi\r1 to signify ! initiat+ ! hea!n into ! ,*ri/ian *ur*2 s x 0 design$ to be no long] 9 use among !m1 ?an till ,*ri/ianity 0 g5]ally embrac$2 & consequ5tly we be+ a ,*ri/ian nation1 are n oblig$ to submit to x1 s9ce we are suppos$ to adh]e to ! doctr9es ( ,*ri/ianity1 & !re=e x is ne$less to signify ! same by ?is ord9ance4 ,x 0 ^u ?is acc\nt t ,soc9us1 & "s ( 8 foll[]s1 n only d5i$ ! baptism ( infants1 b t ( all o!rs1 :o 7 suppos$ to be ,*ri/ians4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to ! fir/ "p ( ?is objection1 to wit1 t baptism does n signify ! same ?+ :5 x is adm9i/]$ 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 z :5 adm9i/]$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ?is is f\nd$ on a supposition1 t ! ,son has n a "r to ! same hon\r t is due to ! ,fa!r1 :i* ought to be prov$1 & n tak5 = grant$2 & x altoge!r sets aside ! consid]ation ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/'s be+ h]e9 co-ord9ately repres5t$1 z ! objects ( ?is solemn d$ication1 :i* t5ds v mu* to d]ogate f ! ,fa!r's glory4 ,z x supposes ! ,son & ,_s to h a "r to t glory :i* belongs to him1 :ile !y d5y !m to be div9e ,p]sons2 & accord+ to ?is me?od ( reason+1 ,god might z well h orda9$1 t we %\ld h be5 baptiz$ 9 8 "n1 toge!r ) ! "n ( any ( 8 prophets & apo/les1 :i* 7 appo9t$ to be 8 m9i/]s1 9 reveal+ 8 w to u1 z 9 ! "n ( ! ,son & ,_s1 unless !y 7 acc\nt$ wor?y ( hav+ an hon\r inf9itely sup]ior to t :i* is giv5 to any creature giv5 to !m h]e94 #b4 ,:5 x is suppos$ t our pr(ess$ subjection to ,*ri/ 9 baptism1 is no?+ else b our cons5t to be gov]n$ by ^? laws1 :i* he has giv5 u 9 ! gospel1 & s is comp>$ ) t decl>ation ( subjection to ! law ( ,moses1 :i* 0 conta9$ 9 ! baptism ( ! ,israelites into ,moses4 ,to ?is x may be repli$2 t ?is supposes ,*ri/ to be no o!r ?an a ,lawgiv]2 & t to be a ,*ri/ian1 is no?+ else b to be pr(ess$ly a memb] ( t society1 :i* goes "u t d5om9ation2 & t to put on ,*ri/ is n to consecrate or devote ourselves to him z a div9e ,p]son2 :i* is a v l[ idea ( ,*ri/ianity2 & consequ5tly ! "* ( a ,*ri/ian does n imply 9 x s mu*1 :5 assum$ by an ,anti-tr9it>ian1 z :5 appli$ to ^? :o suppose t !y are h]eby oblig$ to hon\r him1 z !y hon\r ! ,fa!r1 or to submit to 8 gov]nm5t1 z truly & prop]ly div9e4 ,a ,*ri/ian is n b>ely "o :o is ( ,*ri/'s p>ty1 9 ! same s5se z a ,mahometan1 :o adh]es to ! laws ( ,mahomet1 is ( 82 = ,*ri/ianity conta9s 9 x an obligation to p]=m ^? religi\s duties1 ( tru/1 univ]sal ob$i5ce1 & love1 t are due to ,*ri/ z a div9e ,p]son4 #c4 ,z to ! supposition1 t baptism be+ an ord9ance ( ,proselytism to ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 !re=e a ,*ri/ian nation is no long] oblig$ to submit to x1 ?is is directly contr>y to :at our ,savi\r says 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+ ! in/itution !re(1 9 ,matt1 xxviii4 #bj4 ,lo1 ,i am ) y always1 ev5 unto ! end ( ! _w1 t is1 y may expect my pres5ce ) y 9 adm9i/]+ ?is ord9ance1 z well z prea*+ ! gospel1 n only dur+ ! fir/ age ( ! *ur*1 till ,*ri/ianity %all obta9 9 ! _w1 b z long z !re %all be a society ( ,*ri/ians 9 x4 ,&1 inde$1 if ,*ri/ianity 7 no?+ m ?an a public decl>ation ( our obligation1 to adh]e to ! laws ( ,*ri/2 x does n foll[1 t because we are born 9 a ,*ri/ian nation1 !re=e su* a pr(ession is no long] necess>y4 ,b s9ce m ?an ?is is conta9$ !re91 z ha? be5 be=e obs]v$1 namely1 our pr(ess$ subjection to ,*ri/1 9 a religi\s way1 z a div9e ,p]son1 ?is ext5ds ! baptismal obligation mu* f>!r ?an to our be+ call$ ,*ri/ians1 & argues ! necessity ( our engag+ 9 ?is ord9ance1 z long z ,*ri/ is ! object ( fai?1 or to be ackn[l$g$ to be ! ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+ ( 8 *ur*1 &1 z su*1 ! object ( religi\s wor%ip1 namely1 unto ! end ( ! _w4 ,object4 #e4 ,!re is ano!r objection aga9/ ! argum5t 9 g5]al1 relat+ to ,*ri/'s be+ ! object ( div9e wor%ip1 tak5 f 8 hav+ refus$ to h "o ( ! div9e p]fections ascrib$ to him1 & direct+ ! ,p]son t gave x1 to ascribe x to ! ,fa!r1 9 ,matt4 xix4 #ag4 ,he said unto him1 ,:y calle/ ?\ me good1 !re is none good b "o1 t is ,god2 q4 d4 !re is b "o ,p]son :o is good1 z goodness is prop]ly a div9e attribute1 & t is ! ,fa!r3 !re=e he alone is ! object ( t wor%ip1 :i* consi/s 9 ! ascrib+ ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature to him1 9 :i* s5se we h be=e suppos$ religi\s wor%ip to be und]/ood4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to :at our ,savi\r says1 conc]n+ ! div9e unity1 :5 he ass]ts1 t !re is none good b "o1 t is ,god2 x is1 d\btless to be und]/ood 9 ! same s5se ) all o!r scriptures1 t d5y a plurality ( gods1 9 opposition to ! pr9ciples & practice ( idolat]s2 b x does n foll[ f h5ce1 t ! ,fa!r is ! only ,p]son :o is ,god1 or ! object ( div9e wor%ip4 ,?is has be5 be=e consid]$#afd1 & !re=e all t ,i %all reply to ?is "p ( ! objection is1 t ! ^w ,god is sometimes tak5 = ! ,godhead1 )\t a p>ticul> re/riction or limitation !re(1 ei!r to ,fa!r1 ,son1 or ,holy ,_s1 b may be equally appli$ to !m all4 ,9 ?is s5se x is to be tak51 :5 ! be+ ( a ,god is demon/rat$ by ! light ( nature2 z f ! effects ( ! div9e p[]1 we argue1 t !re is a ,god1 :o is ! ,creator ( all ?+s2 b ?is _c1 if we h no o!r light to guide u h]e9 b t ( nature1 be appli$ to ! ,fa!r1 z a di/9ct ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead1 = ! di/9ction t !re is betwe5 ! div9e ,p]sons is a matt] ( pure revelation2 !re=e all t our ,savi\r int5ds by ?is expression is1 t no "o has a "r to h div9e p]fections ascrib$ to him1 b he t has a div9e nature1 :i* :e!r x be meant ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 or ,holy ,gho/1 he is d5om9at$ ! "o only liv+ & true ,god4 ,x foll[s f h5ce1 t :5 su* modes ( speak+ are us$ 9 scripture1 ?\gh ! ,fa!r be call$ ! "o or only ,god1 ! ,son is n exclud$1 z a late judici\s writ] well obs]ves4#afe #b4 ,z to t "p ( ! objection1 :i* conc]ns our ,savi\r's blam+ ! man = call+ him good1 !re are two s5ses giv5 ( x2 "o is tak5 f a diff]5t read+ ( ! words1 namely1 ,:y do/ ?\ ask me conc]n+ good4#aff ,b x w n be mu* to our purpose ei!r to def5d or disprove ?is read+1 s9ce ,m>k & ,luke read x1 ,:y calle/ ?\ me good1 c4 !re=e1 pass+ ?is ov] & suppos+ t x ought to be read1 z we g5]ally d2 ! common answ] t is giv5 to ?is objection1 :i*1 ,i humbly conceive1 may be well acquiesc$ 91 is2 t our ,savi\r consid]s ! man1 z ascrib+ a div9e p]fection to him1 :om1 at ! same "t1 he conclud$ to be no m ?an a creature2 & !re=e x is z ?\gh he %\ld say2 ei!r1 fir/1 ackn[l$ge me to be a div9e ,p]son1 or else d n ascribe div9e hon\rs to me1 = !n by consequ5ce1 ?\ mighte/ z well ascribe !m to any o!r creature4 ,& accord+ly1 by ! same me?od ( reason+1 _h he conv]s$ ) any ,anti-tr9it>ian1 9 8 day1 :o _h giv5 div9e wor%ip to him1 & yet d5i$ 8 prop] deity1 he w\ld h reprov$ him = ?is mi/ake aris+ f an errone\s consci5ce1 z mu* z he does ! man1 :om he reproves1 9 ! same s5se1 = /yl+ him good4 ,t ,*ri/ does n exclude himself f hav+ a "r to ?is div9e p]fection1 is n only evid5t1 f ^? sev]al scriptures1 :i* h be5 be=e ref]r$ to1 t ascribe p]fections to him t are equally div9e1 inasmu* z he t has a "r to "o div9e p]fection1 has a "r to all2 b he also /yles himself1 9 ,john x4 #ad4 ,! good ,%eph]d1 :i* c]ta9ly imports z mu* z good ,ma/]1 :i* expression 0 us$ by ! man be=e-m5tion$2 & t 8 be+ ! good ,%eph]d argues him to be ! ,f\nta9 ( bless$ness1 :i* is c]ta9ly a div9e p]fection1 is evid5t1 because he speaks ( himself1 z communicatively good 9 ! highe/ s5se1 v]4 #bh4 ,i give unto !m1 viz4 my %eep1 et]nal life4#afg ,secondly1 ,hav+ prov$ ! deity ( ! ,son1 we proce$ to consid] t ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 :i* we are oblig$ to oppose ! ,soc9ians & ,arians1 ?\gh 9 diff]5t respects3 ,z = ! ,soc9ians1 !y seem to be divid$ 9 _! s5tim5ts ab\t ?is matt]1 "s ( !m consid]+ ! ,holy ,gho/ no o!rwise ?an z a div9e p[]2 & !re=e !y call him ,virtus ,dei1 or ! div9e en]gy1 or p[] ( act+1 seem+1 by ?is acc\nt ( x1 to d5y 8 di/9ct ,p]sonality1 z ! ,sabellians d t ( ! ,son & ,_s2 ?\gh o!rs ( !m1 be+ conv9c$ t !re is suffici5t pro( ( 8 ,p]sonality 9 scripture1 to d5y 8 deity1 suppos+ him to be no o!r ?an a creat$ m9i/]+ ,_s4#agd ,z = ! ,arians1 ?\gh ?is controv]sy 0 n br\ght ^u ! /age 9 ! c\ncil at ,nice1 :i* 0 s mu* employ$ 9 def5d+ ! deity ( our ,savi\r1 by prov+ him to h ! same ess5ce ) ! ,fa!r1 t !y _h no opportunity to proce$ 9 ! def5ce ( ! consub/antiality ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 yet ?is is univ]sally d5i$ by all :o give into ! ,arian s*eme3 ,x is true1 t z !y d n "q 8 ,p]sonality1 s !y all[ t he has _m glories ascrib$ to him1 agree+1 9 words1 ) ! scripture acc\nt !re(2 b !y are1 not)/&+1 f> f ass]t+ 8 prop] deity1 any m ?an t ( ! ,son4 ,we h already prov$ him to be a di/9ct ,p]son1#age & !re=e no?+ rema9s1 b t we consid] him z hav+ a div9e nature4 ,&1 to make ?is appe>1 we %all proce$ 9 ! same me?od1 9 :i* we h prov$ ! div9ity ( ! ,son1 namely1 f ^? div9e names1 attributes1 works1 & wor%ip1 :i* are ascrib$ to him2 ?\gh we h no occasion "h to insi/ on ! pro( ( t proposition1 t he :o is ?us describ$ is ,god1 z hav+ done t already "u ea* ( ^? di/9ct heads1 9 def5ce ( our ,savi\r's deity2 & !re=e we ne$ only consid] !m z appli$ to ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,&1 #a4 ,x appe>s t he is ,god1 equal ) ! ,fa!r & ,son1 inasmu* z ! same div9e names are giv5 to him t are giv5 to !m2 p>ticul>ly1 7#a47 ,he is call$ ,god1 )\t any ?+ t5d+ to detract1 or dim9i%1 f ! prop] s5se ( ! ^w1 :5 appli$ to ! ,fa!r or ! ,son3 ?us1 9 ,acts v4 #c1 #d4 ,pet] said1 ,ananias1 ,:y ha? satan fill$ ?9e he>t to lie to ! ,holy ,gho/8 ?\ ha/ n li$ unto m51 b unto ,god1 :]e he is n only call$ ,god1 b put 9 opposition to ! creature2 & x is z ?\gh ! apo/le %\ld say1 ?\ ha/ endeav\r$ to deceive him1 by :om ,i am inspir$1 :i* is a great] crime1 ?an if ?\ had/ only li$ to me4 ,object4 ,x is object$1 t x is n ! ,holy ,gho/ :o is "h call$ ,god1 b ! ,fa!r2 9 def5ce ( :i* s5se ( ! text x is suppos$1 t ?\gh ! lie 0 imm$iately design$ to deceive ! apo/les1 or ! ,holy ,gho/1 by :om !y 7 kn[n to be inspir$1 yet ?is 0 int]pret$ by ,god ! ,fa!r1 z an attempt to impose ^u him1 ^: ,m9i/] ! objectors suppose ! ,holy ,_s to be1 z well z ! apo/les2 & accord+ly !y ?us argue2 he t does any ?+ aga9/ ,god's m9i/]s1 to wit1 ! ,fa!r's1 may be said to d ! same aga9/ him4 ,& "h !y ref] to "s scriptures1 :i*1 !y ?9k1 give c\nt5ance to ?is argum5t namely1 ,exod4 xvi4 #h4 :]e ,moses tells ! ,israelites1 :5 !y murmur$ aga9/ him1 ,y\r murmur+s are n aga9/ u1 b aga9/ ! ,"l2 &1 9 #a ,sam4 viii4 #g4 :]e ,god says to ,samuel1 speak+ conc]n+ ! ,israelites1 ,!y h n reject$ !e1 b !y h reject$ me2 & also our ,savi\r's words to 8 disciples1 9 ,luke x4 #af4 ,he t he>e? y1 he>e? me2 & he t despise? y1 despise? me2 & he t despise? me1 despise? him t s5t me2 &1 9 #a ,!s4 iv4 #h4 ,he t despise?1 despise? n man1 b ,god1 :o ha? also giv5 unto u 8 ,holy ,_s4#agf ,answ4 ,h[ plausible soev] ?is objection may seem to be1 yet1 if duly consid]$1 x w n appe> suffici5t to ov]?r[ ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+2 x is true1 inde$1 t :at is done aga9/ any "o1 :o acts by a commission1 z a s]vant to ano!r1 is int]pret$ to be done aga9/ him t gives him ! commission2 z he t affronts a judge1 or an ambassador1 9 ?is respect1 affronts ! k+1 :om he repres5ts2 or if an inf]ior s]vant is ill treat$1 9 deliv]+ a message f 8 ma/]1 ?is is always suppos$ to conta9 a reflection on him :o s5t him2 ,b1 ,i humbly conceive1 ?is _c be appli$1 z x is 9 ! objection1 to ,ananias's n ly+ unto m51 b unto ,god4 ,&1 to make ?is appe>1 let x be consid]$2 t "h are two t]ms ( opposition2 & ^! ei!r respect ,god ! ,fa!r & ! apo/les2 or ,god ! ,fa!r & ! ,holy ,gho/2 or else ,god ! ,holy ,gho/ & ! apo/les4 #a4 ,god ! ,fa!r _c be said "h to be oppos$ to ! apo/les1 s z to give c\nt5ance to ?is phrase1 or mode ( speak+ us$1 ,?\ ha/ n li$ unto m51 b unto ,god1 because x is said1 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 t !y _h li$ to ! ,holy ,gho/3 if ! ,holy ,gho/ _h n be5 m5tion$1 inde$1 !n !re might h be5 m gr\nd to conclude1 t ,pet] oppos$ himself to ,god ! ,fa!r1 or intimat$ h]eby1 t ,ananias1 9 attempt+ to deceive him1 attempt$ to deceive ,god t s5t him2 b ev5 !n x w\ld n h fully correspond$ ) ! s5se ( ^? scriptures b n[ ref]r$ to2 = ?\gh he t despises a s]vant1 despises him t s5t him2 &1 accord+ly1 he t despises a m9i/]1 :5 he is prea*+ ! gospel1 or despises ! message t he br+s1 may be said to despise ,god1 ^: message x is2 yet x does n foll[1 t if a p]son designs to impose ^u a m9i/]1 9 o!r respects1 t he imposes ^u ,god t s5t him2 = he may n dis[n ! div9e au?ority1 or commission1 :i* he has to prea* ! gospel1 & yet may conclude t he may deceive him1 ?\gh he be s5sible t he _c deceive ,god1 :o kn[e? all ?+s3 ,b ?is ,i ne$ n f>!r insi/ on1 s9ce x is n suppos$1 9 ! objection2 b ,god ! ,fa!r is !re9 oppos$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 or else !re w\ld be no appe>ance ( any argum5t 9 x2 !re=e1 #b4 ,let u consid] ,god ! ,fa!r z be+ "h oppos$ to ! ,holy ,gho/2 & !n x is z mu* z to say1 ,?\ ha/ li$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 :]e9 ?\ ha/ n li$ to man1 b to ,god1 to wit1 ! ,fa!r2 to :i* we may answ]1 ,t _h ! apo/le design$ to oppose ! ,holy ,gho/ to ! ,fa!r1 & !reby d5y 8 deity1 x ought to h be5 express$ ?us2 ,?\ ha/ n li$ unto ! ,holy ,gho/1 b unto ,god2 & ?is w\ld effectually h det]m9$ him n to h be5 ,god1 & remov$ any umbrage or suspicion1 z ?\gh1 by ! expression1 ,?\ ha/ n li$ unto m51 we 7 to und]/& ! apo/les2 or s9ce x w be object$1 t ?is w\ld h be5 contr>y to matt] ( fact1 = ,ananias did lie bo? to ! apo/les & to ! ,holy ,gho/2 !re=e x w\ld h be5 bett] und]/ood1 _h x be5 said1 ,?\ ha/ n li$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 or to m51 t is1 n to !m only1 b ?\ ha/1 int]pretatively1 9 ly+ to !m1 li$ unto ,god1 to wit1 ! ,fa!r4 ,if x _h be5 s express$1 ! s5se w\ld h be5 pla9 & obvi\s1 9 fav\r ( ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 z well z agreeable to ! scriptures be=e-m5tion$1 z giv+ c\nt5ance to x2 b s9ce x is n s express$1 we mu/ conclude1 #c4 ,t 9 ?is text !re is no o!r opposition1 b ( ,god ! ,holy ,gho/ to ! apo/les2 & accord+ly ! s5se is v pla9 & natural1 :i* is z ?\gh ! apo/le _h said1 ,?\ ha/ endeav\r$ to deceive me1 :o am "u ! imm$iate inspiration ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* is a great] crime ?an if ?\ had/ only li$ to me1 at ano!r "t1 :5 ?is hon\r 0 n conf]r$ ^u me2 = h]e9 ?\ ha/ committ$ a d\ble crime1 inasmu* z ?\ ha/ n only li$ to me1 :i* ?\ oughte/ n to h done1 b ?\ ha/ li$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 &1 9 s do+1 ha/ n li$ unto m51 b unto ,god2 or1 z x is express$1 9 v]4 #i4 t ,ananias & 8 wife _h agre$ toge!r to tempt ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,:i* is call$ a ly+ to him1 9 "o v]se1 is /yl$ a tempt+ him 9 ! o!r2 ?is !re=e seems to be a pla9 & easy s5se ( ! words1 :i* any unprejudic$ read] w\ld be incl9$ to give into2 & s9ce ! scripture is writt5 to in/ruct ! mo/ injudici\s ,*ri/ians1 z well z o!rs1 ,i _c conceive t su* modes ( speak+ w\ld h be5 made use ( !re91 :i* h a t5d5cy to lead p]sons out ( ! way1 by deviat+ f ! common s5se ( words1 7especially 9 a matt] ( s great importance z ?is is7 :]eby "s1 at lea/1 w\ld be incl9$1 z we are1 by adh]+ to ! mo/ prop] s5se !re(1 to ackn[l$ge ! ,holy ,gho/ to be ,god1 if he 7 n s4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 9 :i* ! ,holy ,gho/ is call$ ,! ,god & ! ,rock ( ,israel1 9 #b ,sam4 xxiii4 #c4 ,n[ x seems v evid5t1 t ?is is appli$ to him1 by comp>+ x ) ! =ego+ & foll[+ words2 9 :i* x is said1 ! ,_s ( ! ,"l spake by me1 & 8 ^w 0 9 my tongue2 & !n we h an acc\nt ( :at be said1 namely1 ,he t rule? ov] man1 mu/ be j1 c4 ,x _c1 ) any col\r ( reason1 be suppos$ t !re is m ?an "o ,p]son "h int5d$1 :o imp>t$ ?is to ! prophet2 & inasmu* z ?is ,p]son is n only call$ ! ,god1 b also ! ,rock ( ,israel1 t is a pla9 intimation t he is ! almighty ,god ( ,israel1 :i* is ! s5se ( ! metaphor1 tak5 f a rock1 :5 appli$ to ,god 9 o!r scriptures4 ,aga91 x is said1 9 #a ,cor4 iii4 #af4 ,"k ye n t ye are ! temple ( ,god1 & t ! ,_s ( ,god dwelle? 9 y4 ,"h x mu/ be obs]v$1 t _! be+ call$ ! temple ( ,god1 :o is said to dwell 9 !m1 d5otes ! inhabitant to be a div9e ,p]son1 s9ce a temple1 accord+ to ! kn[n acceptation ( ! ^w1 always connotes a deity2 & s x is call$ ! h\se ( ,god4 ,n[ he t dwelt 9 !m1 ^u :i* acc\nt !y are call$ 8 temple1 is expressly said to be ! ,_s ( ,god1 :i* is agreeable to :at is said conc]n+ him else:]e1 9 *ap4 vi4 #ai4 ,"k ye n t y\r body is ! temple ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i*1 or :o1 is 9 y8 7#b47 ,he is call$ ,"l2 ?is seems v evid5t1 f ,isa4 vi4 #h1 #i4 ,& ,i he>d ! voice ( ! ,"l1 say+1 ,:om %all ,i s5d1 & :o w g = u8 ,!n said ,i1 ,"h am ,i1 s5d me4 ,& he said1 ,g1 & tell ?is p1 ,he> ye1 inde$1 b und]/& n1 c4 :]e we obs]ve1 t ! p]son s5d+ speaks bo? 9 ! s+ul> numb] & ! plural1 ,:om %all ,i s5d1 & :o w g = u8 by ! =m] expression1 ,:om %all ,i s5d1 he ev9ces 8 div9ity1 z hav+ a "r to give a commission to ! prophets1 to decl>e 8 m9d & w to man1 :i*1 z w be obs]v$ "u a fol-head1 none b a div9e ,p]son has a "r to d2 by ! latt]1 ,:o %all g = u1 he includes himself among ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 z x has be=e be5 obs]v$#agg2 viz4 t :5 ,god is repres5t$1 z speak+ 9 ! plural numb]1 a ,tr9ity ( ,p]sons seems to be int5d$ !reby4 ,b t :i* we %all pr9cipally consid] is1 t ! ,holy ,gho/ is "h call$ ,"l1 :i* appe>s f :at ! apo/le says1 9 ,acts xxviii4 #be1 #bf4 ,well spake ! ,holy ,gho/1 by ,esaias ! prophet1 unto our fa!rs1 say+1 ,g unto ?is p1 & say1 ,he>+1 ye %all he>1 & %all n und]/&1 c4 ,x _c be reasonably object$ to ?is1 t ! apo/le only ref]s to ! book ( ,isaiah1 & n to ?is p>ticul> "p !re(2 = ?\gh1 inde$1 ^! words1 ,?us sai? ! ,holy ,gho/1 might be us$1 z a preface to any quotation f scripture1 z all scripture is giv5 by 8 inspiration2 yet ?is message1 ref]r$ to by ! apo/le1 0 n only transmitt$ by ,esaias to ! *ur*1 b x is di/+ui%$ f all ^? o!r ?+s1 :i* ! ,_s ( ! ,"l spake by him2 & !re=e x _c be suppos$ t ! apo/le means1 :5 ref]r+ to ?is scripture1 any o!r ?an ! ,holy ,gho/'s giv+ him ?is commission1 :5 he says1 ,well spake ! ,holy ,gho/ by him2 & consequ5tly he t gave ?is commission1 or spake ?us to him1 is ! ,holy ,gho/1 :o is1 9 ! =ego+ words1 call$ ! ,"l4 ,moreov]1 !re is ano!r scripture1 9 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ah4 :]e x is said1 ,we are *ang$ f glory to glory1 ev5 z by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l2 or1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ! m>g91 ,z by ! ,"l ! ,_s2 :i* read+ is c]ta9ly z prop] z any o!r1 & is pref]r$1 by "s1 to x2 & !re=e x conta9s1 at lea/1 a probable argum5t t ! ,_s is expressly call$ ,"l4#agh #b4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ appe>s to be ,god1 f ^? div9e attributes t are ascrib$ to him4 ,accord+ly1 7#a47 ,he is said to be et]nal1 9 ,heb4 ix4 #bd4 ,*ri/1 ?r\gh ! et]nal ,_s1 (f]$ himself )\t spot to ,god4 ,i am s5sible1 _m ?9k ?is et]nal ,_s signifies ,*ri/'s et]nal ,godhead2 :i* is s call$1 because ( ! spirituality ( its nature2 & t1 9 ?is place1 x is design$ to set =? ! inf9ite value1 :i* ! oblation t he made ( himself1 9 8 human nature to ,god1 receiv$ f ! div9e nature1 to :i* x 0 unit$2 :i*1 ?\gh x be a v great tru?1 yet !re does n seem to be s great a propriety 9 ! expression1 :5 we suppose ! et]nal ,_s is tak5 = ! div9e nature1 z if x be und]/ood ( ! ,holy ,gho/3 & ,*ri/ may be said1 by him1 to h (f]$ himself1 )\t spot1 to ,god1 z imply+1 t ! unction1 :i* he receiv$ f ! ,holy ,gho/1 0 ! means to pres]ve him f all s9ful defilem5t1 ^u :i* acc\nt 8 oblation 0 )\t blemi%2 &1 inde$1 x 0 no less necess>y1 9 ord] to its be+ accept$1 t x %\ld be spotless1 ?an t x %\ld be ( inf9ite value2 !re=e ,i mu/ conclude1 t x is ! ,holy ,gho/ :o is "h call$ ! et]nal ,_s4 ,moreov]1 8 et]nity may be ev9c$ f 8 hav+ creat$ all ?+s1 z he t made ! _w1 & all f9ite ?+s1 :]e) "t began1 mu/ be be=e !m1 & consequ5tly f ev]la/+2 by :i* ! et]nity ( ,*ri/ 0 prov$1 "u a =ego+ head2 & t ! ,holy ,gho/ made all ?+s1 w be prov$ "u our next argum5t4 7#b47 ,8 imm5sity or omnipres5ce1 is a f>!r pro( ( 8 deity2 & ?is seems to be pla9ly conta9$ 9 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #g4 ,:i!r %all ,i g f ?y ,_s8 or :i!r %all ,i flee f ?y pres5ce8 q4 d4 !re is no place :]e ! ,_s is n2 & x is all[$ by all1 t ! div9e imm5sity is "h describ$ 9 a v elegant mann]2 ?\gh1 x is true1 x is object$1 t "o "p ( ?is v]se is exegetical ( ! o!r1 & !re=e ! ,psalmi/1 by ! ,_s1 int5ds no?+ else b ! pres5ce ( ,god2 b x is equally1 if n m probable1 t ! ,_s is di/+ui%$ f ! pres5ce ( ,god1 & consequ5tly t he is a di/9ct ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead2 & ?is does n conta9 any /ra9 ^u ! s5se ( ! words1 s9ce ! ,_s is s (t5 spok5 ( 9 scripture z a ,p]son1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$2#agi & !re=e x is n /range t he %\ld be m5tion$ z su* 9 ?is text2 &1 if he be spok5 ( z a ,p]son1 x is beyond dispute t he is !re prov$ to be a div9e ,p]son4 7#c47 ,he is said to be omnisci5t 9 #a ,cor4 ii4 #aj4 ,! ,_s se>*e? all ?+s2 yea1 ! deep ?+s ( ,god4 ,to se>*1 inde$1 is a ^w us$ 9 condesc5sion to our common mode ( speak+1 z we arrive to ! k ( ?+s by se>*+1 or enquiry1 ?\gh ?is idea is to be ab/ract$ f ! ^w1 :5 appli$ to ,god2 = him to se>*1 is to "k all ?+s2 &1 9 ?is s5se1 x is us$1 9 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #bc1 #bd4 ,se>* me1 ,o ,god1 & "k my he>t2 try me1 & "k my ?\ghts2 & see if !re be any wick$ way 9 me1 c4 ,x does n imply ! mann] ( 8 kn[+1 b ! exquisit5ess ( 8 k2 & s we mu/ und]/& x 9 ?is scripture1 :5 appli$ to ! ,_s's se>*+ all ?+s1 9 :i* we h an acc\nt ( ! objects ( 8 k1 namely1 ! deep ?+s ( ,god3 ?us he kn[s all ^? ?+s1 :i* 7 hid 9 ! div9e m9d f all et]nity1 & ! inf9ite p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 :i* are incompreh5sible to a creature1 & :i* none c1 by se>*+1 f9d out to p]fection1 ,job xi4 #g4 9 :i* respect ! highe/ creatures1 viz4 ! angels1 are said to be *>g$ ) folly1 ^: k is comp>atively imp]fect1 *ap4 iv4 #ah4 ,moreov]1 we may obs]ve1 t ! mann] ( ! ,_s's kn[+ all ?+s1 is n l ours1 t is by inf]r+ consequ5ces f premises1 9 a way ( reason+2 = x is said1 9 ! v]se imm$iately foll[+1 t he kn[s ! ?+s ( ,god1 9 su* a way1 z a man kn[e? ! ?+s ( a man1 t is1 8 own ?\ghts1 by an int]nal pr9ciple ( k1 n by revelation1 or any ext]nal discov]y3 ?us ! ,_s kn[s ! div9e nature1 z hav+ x2 !re=e 8 omnisci5ce is a pla9 pro( ( 8 ,deity4 #c4 ,! ,deity ( ! ,holy ,gho/ may be f>!r ev9c$1 f 8 p]=m+ ^? works :i* are prop] to ,god alone4 ,&1 7#a47 ,he is said to h creat$ all ?+s3 ?us1 9 ,g54 i4 #b4 ,! ,_s ( ,god mov$ ^u ! face ( ! wat]s2 :]e1 by ! ,_s ( ,god1 _c be meant1 z "s suppose1 ! air or ! w9d2 = t 0 n creat$ till ! second day1 :5 ,god made ! firmam5t4 ,aga91 x is said1 9 ,job xxvi4 #ac4 ,by 8 ,_s he ha? g>ni%$ ! heav5s2 &1 9 *ap4 xxiii4 #d4 ,! ,_s ( ,god ha? made me4 ,"s ( ! ,arians are s s5sible t ! ,_s is repres5t$ z ! ,creator ( all ?+s z well z ! ,son2 t !y suppose him to be an in/rum5t to ! ,son 9 ! creation !re(2 :i* is z mu* z to say1 he is an in/rum5t ( an in/rum5t2 &1 inde$1 to say ! ,son creat$ all ?+s1 z an in/rum5t1 has be5 consid]$ z an indef5sible notion2#ahj b ?is is mu* m s4 7#b47 ,extraord9>y or miracul\s works1 :i* are equival5t to creation1 h be5 p]=m$ by ! ,_s2 ?us ! apo/le1 speak+ conc]n+ extraord9>y gifts1 subs]vi5t to ! propagation ( ! gospel1 9 ! fir/ prea*+ !re(1 attributes !m to ! ,_s1 :i* he l>gely insi/s on1 9 #a ,cor4 xii4 & :5 he says1 v]4 #d1 #e1 #f4 t !re are div]sities ( gifts1 b ! same ,_s2 & !re are diff]5ces ( adm9i/rations1 b ! same ,"l2 & !re are div]sities ( op]ations1 b x is ! same ,god1 :i* worke? all 9 all2 :i* _m :o def5d ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 take = grant$1 t x signifies all ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 t our ,savi\r is call$ ,"l1 & ! fa!r ,god1 !re92 & "s ( ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 f h5ce1 w\ld argue1 t ! ,_s is n ,god1 because he is di/+ui%$ f ! ,fa!r1 :om !y suppose to be !re call$ ,god1 ,i _c b f h5ce conclude1 t ! ,holy ,_s is set =? "u all ^! ?ree names2 & ! works attribut$ to him1 not)/&+ ! v>iety ( expressions1 are ! same1 & includ$ 9 t g5]al t]m ( spiritual gifts4 ,& s ,i take ! mean+ ( ! text to be ?is1 !re are div]sities ( gifts1 or extraord9>y op]ations1 :i* "s 7 enabl$ to put =? 9 ! ex]cise ( _! m9i/ry1 :i* are all f ! same ,_s1 :o is call$ ,"l & ,god1 :o has an inf9ite sov]eignty1 & be/[s ^! bless+s z he pleases1 z becomes a div9e ,p]son2 & ?is agrees v well ) :at is said1 9 v]4 #aa4 ,all ^! worke? t "o & ! self-same ,_s1 divid+ to e man sev]ally z he w4 7#c47 ,! ,_s ( ,god commission$ & qualifi$ m9i/]s to prea* ! gospel1 & !reby to ga!r & build up *ur*es1 det]m9+ t _! m9i/ry %\ld be ex]cis$ 9 "o place1 & n 9 ano!r2 :i* is a peculi> bran* ( ! div9e glory1 & no "o has a "r to d x1 b a div9e ,p]son4 ,a creature may z well pret5d to comm& ! sun to %9e1 or /op its c\rse 9 ! heav5s at 8 pleasure1 z he c commission a m9i/] to prea* ! gospel1 or re/ra9 ! prea*+ !re(4 ,& "h we may obs]ve1 t ! ,holy ,gho/ is pla9ly said to h call$ & appo9t$ ! apo/les to ex]cise _! m9i/ry 9 ! fir/ prea*+ ( ! gospel1 aft] he _h1 by conf]r+ extraord9>y gifts ^u !m1 qualifi$ !m = x2 & accord+ly he speaks 9 a /yle truly div9e1 9 ,acts xiii4 #b4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ said1 sep>ate me ,b>nabas & ,saul1 = ! "w :]eunto ,i h call$ !m2 &1 9 ,acts xx4 #bh4 ! apo/le tells ! eld]s1 or m9i/]s ( ! *ur* at ,ephesus1 t ! ,holy ,gho/ _h made !m ov]se]s4 ,we read also ( ! ,_s's det]m9+ :]e !y %\ld ex]cise _! m9i/ry2 ?us he comm&$ ,philip to g & prea* ! gospel to ! eunu*1 9 ,acts viii4 #bi4 ,!n ! ,_s said unto ,philip1 ,g ne>1 & jo9 ?yself to ?is *>iot2 &1 at ano!r "t1 ! ,_s bade ,pet] to g & prea* ! gospel to ,cornelius1 :5 he d\bt$ :e!r x 7 lawful = him to d x or no1 9 ,acts x4 #ai1 #bj4 ,! ,_s said unto him1 ,behold1 ?ree m5 seek !e2 !re=e get !e d[n1 & g ) !m1 d\bt+ no?+1 = ,i h s5t !m2 &1 at ano!r "t1 x is said1 9 ,acts xvi4 #f1 #g4 ,!y 7 =bidd5 ( ! ,holy ,gho/ to prea* ! ^w 9 ,asia2 & t !y assay$ to g into ,bi?ynia1 b ! ,_s suff]$ !m n2 &1 9 v]4 #i1 #aj4 ! apo/le ,paul 0 ord]$1 9 a vision1 to g to ,mac$onia2 :i* comm& he obey$1 assur$ly ga!r+ t ! ,"l1 t is1 ! ,_s1 _h call$ him to prea* ! gospel unto !m4 ,no?+ c be a great] argum5t ( ! sov]eignty ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 :at respects ?is matt]1 :i* 0 ( ! highe/ importance2 !re=e x is an evid5t pro( ( 8 div9ity4 ,b to ?is we may add1 7#d47 ,t 8 div9ity f>!r appe>s f ! unction1 :i* he conf]r$ on our ,savi\r1 to p]=m ! "w ( a ,m$iator 9 8 human nature3 ?us x is said1 9 ,isa4 lxi4 #a4 ,! ,_s ( ! ,"l ,god is ^u me1 because ! ,"l ha? ano9t$ me to prea* good tid+s to ! meek1 c4 ,& ?is is p>ticul>ly ref]r$ to1 z signify+ our ,savi\r's unction by ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 ,luke iv4 #ah1 #ai4 ,! ,_s ( ! ,"l is ^u me1 because he ha? ano9t$ me1 c4 ,&1 inde$1 x is n d5i$ t ?is is spok5 ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ev5 by ^? :o d n inf] 8 deity f x2 accord+ly x is ins]t$1 by a late writ]1 among ^? scriptures t speak p>ticul>ly ( ! ,holy ,gho/2#aha & x w\ld be a great /ra9 on ! s5se ( ! text1 to suppose t he ha? ano9t$ me1 ref]s to ! ,fa!r1 & n to ! ,_s4 ,z to ! mean+ ( ! ^w unction1 x is borr[$ f ! c]emonial law1 "u :i* ! prophets1 prie/s1 & k+s 7 publickly ano9t$ ) oil1 z us$ to signify ! w>rant1 or commission1 !y _h receiv$ f ,god1 to execute ^! (fices1 toge!r ) ! qualifications :i* 7 to be expect$ = ! dis*>ge !re(4 ,9 ?is s5se our ,savi\r is said to h be5 ano9t$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 to wit1 9 8 human nature1 9 :i* he 0 oblig$ to yield ob$i5ce & subjection to ,god1 & accord+ly he 0 au?oriz$ & qualifi$ to p]=m ?is ob$i5ce by ! ,holy ,gho/2 s t1 h[ difficult soev] x 01 x might be dis*>g$ by him1 )\t ! lea/ failure or defect !re91 z we obs]v$ be=e1 t x 0 ow+ h]eunto1 t 8 oblation 0 )\t spot3 ! "w 0 c]ta9ly extraord9>y1 & consequ5tly ! glory r$\nd+ to ! ,holy ,gho/ f h5ce1 is su* z proves him to be a div9e ,p]son4 7#e47 ,he f>!r appe>s to be s1 inasmu* z ! "w ( grace1 bo? z to ! beg9n+1 progress1 & complet+ ( x1 9 ! s\ls ( believ]s1 is ascrib$ to him1 z well z to ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,t ?is is a "w ( ,god's almighty p[]1 & consequ5tly too great to be p]=m$ by any creature2 & t ! ,holy ,gho/ is1 9 p>ticul>1 ! au?or !re(1 we %all "h take = grant$1 )\t attempt+ to prove x1 :i* w\ld n be a j me?od ( reason+1 7 we n l$ to insi/ on ?is subject1 "u "s foll[+ answ]s1 9 :i* ?is w be m p>ticul>ly prov$4#ahb ,& if ! "w appe>s to be ! effect ( ! exce$+ greatness ( ! p[] ( ,god1 :]eby we are reg5]ate & sanctifi$1 & enabl$ to ov]come all ! opposition :i* att5ds x1 till we are br\ght to glory1 !n he1 :o is ! au?or h]e(1 w evid5tly appe> to be ! ,god ( all grace2 & !re=e we %all proce$ to consid]1 #d4 ,t ! ,holy ,gho/ appe>s to be ,god1 inasmu* z he has a "r to div9e wor%ip4 ,t none b a div9e ,p]son has a "r h]eunto1 has be5 already prov$2 & t ! ,_s has a "r to x1 might be ev9c$1 f 8 hav+ ^? div9e p]fections1 :i*1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 are ascrib$ to him 9 scripture2 s9ce he has ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 :i* are ! objects ( adoration1 !n x foll[s1 t he is to be ador$2 & if he has p]=m$ ^? works1 :i* argue him to be ! proprietor ( all ?+s1 ?is mu/ be ackn[l$g$2 & if all t grace1 :i* is necess>y to make u meet = ! heav5ly bless$ness1 be 8 "w & gift1 x foll[s f h5ce1 t he is to be s\ght to = x1 :i* is a great bran* ( religi\s wor%ip4 ,b ?is be+ only an improvem5t (1 or a d$uction f ^? =ego+ argum5ts1 laid d[n to prove 8 ,deity1 we %all enquire :e!r we h n some?+ t conta9s 9 x ! obligation ( a comm&1 or :e!r !re are n "s examples1 :i* are equival5t !reunto1 :i* w f>!r w>rant our giv+ div9e wor%ip to him4 ,"s suppose1 t t pray] is direct$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* is m5tion$ 9 ,acts i4 #bd1 #be4 ,?\1 ,"l1 :i* kn[e? ! he>ts ( all m51 %ew :e!r ( ^! two ?\ ha/ *os51 t he may take "p ( ?is m9i/ry & apo/le%ip2 & ! reason ( ?is supposition is1 because ! designation ( p]sons to ! ex]cise ( _! m9i/ry1 z well z ! extraord9>y gifts ) :i* !y 7 furni%$1 is peculi>ly appli$ to ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 ?is book2 !re=e1 x is suppos$1 !y pray$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 t he w\ld signify :om he _h *os5 to ! apo/le%ip1 9 ! room ( ,judas1 ( ^? two t 7 nom9at$ by !m2 b ?is be+1 at mo/1 b a probable argum5t1 ,i %all lay no /ress ^u x4 ,b1 ,i humbly conceive1 t we h a m evid5t example ( pray] made to ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 #b ,!ss4 iii4 #e4 ,! ,"l direct y\r he>ts into ! love ( ,god1 & into ! pati5t wait+ = ,*ri/2 x seems m ?an probable t ! ,holy ,gho/1 :o is "h call$ ,"l1 is pray$ to2 = he is di/+ui%$ f ! ,fa!r & ,son2 & ! apo/le prays to him t he w\ld direct !m into ! love ( ! ,fa!r1 & enable !m pati5tly1 to wait = ! ,son4 ,aga91 !re is ano!r in/ance h]e(1 9 #a ,!ss4 iii4 #ab1 #ac4 ,! ,"l make y to increase & ab\nd 9 love "o t[>ds ano!r1 to ! end1 t he may e/abli% y\r he>ts unblameable 9 hol9ess be=e ,god our ,fa!r1 at ! com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 :]e ! ,holy ,gho/ seems to be ! p]son pray$ to2 & is pla9ly di/+ui%$ f ! ,fa!r & ,son1 inasmu* z :at is pray$ to him =1 is _! be+ holy be=e ! ,fa!r1 at ! com+ ( ! ,son4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 9 :i* x is /ill m evid5t1 t ! apo/le prays to ! ,holy ,gho/1 toge!r ) ! ,fa!r & ,son1 viz4 ,cor4 xiii4 #ad4 ,! grace ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! love ( ,god1 & ! communion ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 be ) y all1 am52 :]e1 9 t "p ( ?is pray]1 :i* respects ! ,holy ,gho/1 is conta9$ an humble supplication1 t he w\ld be pleas$ to manife/ himself to !m1 or t he w\ld communicate to !m ^? graces :i* !y /ood 9 ne$ (2 t s1 z ! *ur* is said else:]e1 9 ,john i4 #c4 to h fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/2 "h ! apo/le prays t !y may h fell[%ip ) ! ,holy ,gho/2 & h[ c ?is bless+ be pray$ =1 )\t suppos+ him address+ himself h]e9 to ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,:5ev] any ?+ is desir$1 or pray$ =1 t c be consid]$ no o!rwise ?an z an effect1 produc$ by a free ag5t1 ?is pray]1 or desire1 is suppos$ m imm$iately to be direct$ to him3 ,z suppose a p]son %\ld use ?is mode ( speak+1 9 pres5ce ( a disoblig$ fri5d2 ,oh t he w\ld look ^u me1 t he w\ld conv]se ) me1 or t he w\ld discov] 8 wont$ love to me6 ?\gh1 accord+ to ! =m ( expression1 x seems n be direct$ to him1 yet e "o w\ld suppose x to be equival5t to an imm$iate address made to him to t purpose2 :]e=e1 = ! apo/le to desire t ! ,holy ,gho/ w\ld h communion )1 t is1 conv]se )1 & manife/ himself to !m1 9 p]=m+ all ^? works1 :i* 7 necess>y = _! edification & salvation1 ?is desire _c conta9 less ?an a pray] to him4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid] "s objections1 br\ght by ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 aga9/ ! deity ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,object4 ,a div9e ,p]son _c be ! gift ( ,god1 = t supposes him to be at 8 disposal1 & inf]ior to him2 b ! ,_s is said to be giv5 by him1 9 ,neh4 ix4 #bj4 ,?\ gave/ also ?y good ,_s to in/ruct !m2 &1 9 ,acts xi4 #ag4 ,god gave !m ! l gift1 mean+ ! ,_s1 t he did unto u2 &1 9 ,luke xi4 #ac4 ,god1 ! ,fa!r1 is said to give ! ,holy ,_s to !m t ask him4 ,aga91 ! ,_s is said to be s5t1 & t ei!r by ! ,fa!r1 z 9 ,john xiv4 #bf4 ,! ,com=t]1 :i* is ! ,holy ,gho/1 :om ! ,fa!r w s5d 9 my "n2 or by ! ,son1 z 9 *ap4 xvi4 #g4 ,if ,i dep>t1 ,i w s5d him unto y4 ,aga91 he is said to receive :at he communicates f ano!r1 9 ,john xvi4 #ad4 ,he %all receive ( m9e1 & %all %ew x unto y2 :i* is inconsi/5t ) ! "* ( a div9e ,p]son1 :o is nev] said to receive :at he imp>ts to o!rs1 z ! apo/le speaks conc]n+ ,god1 9 ,rom4 xi4 #ce4 ,:o ha? fir/ giv5 to him8 ,aga91 he is said n to speak ( himself1 b :at he he>s1 :5 he %ews ?+s to come1 ,john xvi4 #ac4 ,accord+ly he did n "k t :i* he 0 to communicate be=e he he>d x4 ,aga91 he is said to h a m9d di/9ct f ,god1 unless we suppose t !re are a plurality ( gods1 & s m di/9ct div9e m9ds ?an "o2 = ?is1 !y br+ t scripture1 9 ,rom4 viii4 #bg4 ,he t se>*e? ! he>t1 kn[e? ! m9d ( ! ,_s4 ,aga91 he is repres5t$ z mak+ int]cession1 :i* is an act ( wor%ip1 & consequ5tly he _c be ! object !re(2 v]4 #bf4 ,! ,_s itself make? int]cession = u1 c4 ?is also argues t he is n possess$ ( ! bless+s :i* he int]c$es =4 ,aga91 he is n only said to be resi/$ & griev$1 :i* expressions1 x is true1 are sometimes appli$ to ,god1 ?\gh 9 an improp] s5se1 speak+ aft] ! mann] ( m52 b ! ,_s is said to be qu5*$1 or ext+ui%$3 ?us1 #a ,!ss4 v4 #ai4 ?is1 toge!r ) :at has be5 be=e said conc]n+ him1 is n applicable to a div9e ,p]son4 ,^! are ! mo/ mat]ial objections t are br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e :i* we h be5 endeav\r+ to ma9ta91 & ! sum ( !m all is ?is2 t x is inconsi/5t ) ! "* ( a div9e ,p]son to be ?us dep5d5t on1 & subject$ to ! w ( ano!r1 z ! ,_s is suppos$1 by !m1 to be4 ,answ4 ,t we may def5d ! ,godhead ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 aga9/ su*-l objections z ^!1 we %all fir/ premise some?+ relat+ to all ^? scriptures :i* speak ( ! ,_s1 z giv5 or s5t by ! ,fa!r1 & !n apply x to ! s5se ( ^? 9 p>ticul> :i* are br\ght to support ! objections1 z be=e-m5tion$4 #a4 ,x may be easily obs]v$1 t 9 sev]al places ( scripture1 especially 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ! ,holy ,gho/ is (t5 tak5 = ! gifts or graces ( ! ,_s2 & m p>ticul>ly = t extraord9>y disp5sation1 9 :i* ! apo/les 7 end[$ ) ^? spiritual gifts1 :i* 7 necess>y = ! propagation & success ( ! gospel3 ^!1 by a ,metonymy1 are call$ ! ,_s2 &1 ,i humbly conceive1 all ^? scriptures1 :i* speak ( ! ,_s's be+ p\r$ =?1 z 9 ,prov4 i4 #bc4 & ,joel ii4 #bh4 comp>$ ) ,acts ii4 #ag4 & else:]e1 are to be und]/ood 9 ?is s5se2 & ?us x is expla9$1 9 ,acts x4 #dd1 #de4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ fell on all !m :i* he>d ! ^w2 ^u :i* occasion x is said1 t ^u ! ,g5tiles 0 p\r$ out ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,?us we are to und]/& t scripture1 9 ,acts xix4 #b4 ,we h n s mu* z he>d :e!r !re be any ,holy ,gho/2 & ano!r 9 ,john vii4 #ci4 ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 n yet1 because ,jesus 0 n yet glorifi$2 ! ^w giv5 is suppli$ by our translators1 probably1 to f5ce aga9/ a weak argum5t ( "s ,anti-tr9it>ians1 tak5 f t text1 to ov]?r[ ! et]nity ( ! ,_s2 b :e!r ! ^w be suppli$ or no1 ! s5se ( ! text is pla9ly ?is1 t ! gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 7 n conf]r$ be=e ,*ri/'s asc5sion into heav52 :i* is a f>!r confirmation ( ?is acceptation ( ! ^w1 or ( ?is figurative way ( speak+1 be+ us$ 9 ?is1 & sev]al o!r places ( scripture1 to ! same purpose4 #b4 ,all ^? scriptures :i* seem to repres5t ! ,holy ,gho/1 z inf]ior to ! ,fa!r & ,son1 "s ( :i* are conta9$ 9 ! objection1 may be und]/ood z d5ot+ ! subs]vi5cy ( ! works ( ! ,_s1 :i* are also call$ ! ,holy ,gho/1 to ^? works :i* are said to be p]=m$ by ! ,fa!r & ,son3 ,n[ x is c]ta9 t ! subs]vi5cy ( "o "w unto ano!r1 p]=m$ by diff]5t p]sons1 does n necess>ily inf] ! inf]iority ( "o p]son to ! o!r3 accord+ly we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ! ,_s1 z subsi/+1 & z act+2 9 ! =m] s5se1 he is a div9e ,p]son1 equal ) ! ,fa!r & ,son2 9 ! latt]1 he may be said to be subs]vi5t to !m4 ,b n[ we %all proce$ to consid] ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 br\ght to support ! objection1 9 consi/5cy ) :at has be5 premis$4 ,! fir/ scripture m5tion$1 is t 9 :i* x is said1 ,?\ gave/ !m ?y good ,_s to in/ruct !m2 :]e ! ,holy ,gho/ is describ$ ) a p]sonal "*1 & probably x is n to be und]/ood metonymically = 8 gifts & graces2 accord+ly ! mean+ ( x seems to be ?is2 t ! ,_s's effici5cy1 9 guid+ & in/ruct+ !m1 0 a special gift ( ,god conf]r$ ^u !m2 &1 9 ?is respect1 ?\gh he 0 a sov]eign ,ag5t1 yet he is said to act by ! w ( ! ,fa!r1 :i* is ! same ) 8 own w3 = ?\gh ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead are di/9ct1 yet !y h n di/9ct wills2 & x is no improp] way ( speak+ to say1 t :5 a div9e ,p]son displays 8 glory1 & !re9 conf]s a bless+ ^u m51 t ?is is giv52 z :5 ,god is said to give himself to 8 p1 :5 he promises to be a ,god to !m4 ,!re is1 inde$1 9 ?is mode ( speak+1 a discrim9at+ act ( fav\r conf]r$ on m51 ^u :i* acc\nt x is call$ a gift2 b ?is does n militate aga9/ ! div9ity ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ?\gh he is said to be giv5 to !m4 ,z = ! o!r scripture1 9 :i* x is said1 ,god gave !m ! l gift1 z he gave to u1 mean+ ! ,holy ,gho/1 t is pla9ly tak5 = ! extraord9>y gifts ( ! ,_s1 ! conf]r+ :]e( is call$1 9 ! =ego+ words1 a be+ baptiz$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/2 z x is p>ticul>ly expla9$ 9 t scripture1 ref]r$ to1 9 ,acts x4 #de1 #df4 :]e x is said1 t on ! ,g5tiles 0 p\r$ out ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 :at ?is gift is1 we may le>n f ! foll[+ words1 ,!y spake ) tongues1 & magnifi$ ,god4 ,aga91 :5 x is said1 9 ,luke xi4 #ac4 t y\r heav5ly ,fa!r %all give ! ,holy ,_s to !m t ask him2 ?is is expla9$ by ano!r evangeli/1 9 ,matt4 vii4 #aa4 :]e x is tak5 = good ?+s 9 g5]al1 & s includes ! graces ( ! ,_s1 t accompany salvation1 :5 x is said1 y\r ,fa!r1 t is 9 heav51 %all give good ?+s to !m t ask him2 s t "h ! ,_s is tak5 = all ^? bless+s :i* he be/[s ^u 8 p1 9 answ] ( pray]4 ,z = ^? scriptures be=e m5tion$1 9 :i* ! ,_s is said to be s5t1 ei!r by ! ,fa!r1 or ! ,son1 !y are n1 inde$1 to be und]/ood 9 ! same s5se1 z :5 ! ,son is said to be s5t 9 8 human nature1 appe>+ 9 ! =m ( a s]vant1 to fulfil ! w ( ,god2 b :5 ,god is said to s5d 8 ,_s1 ! ^w is to be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se2 9 :i*1 s5d+ imports z mu* z giv+2 & :5 ! ,_s is said to be giv51 x has a peculi> ref]5ce to ! grace :i* he 0 to be/[ ^u !m4 ,if we enquire into ! reason ( ?is metaphorical way ( speak+1 x may probably be ?is2 t we may und]/& h]eby t ! ,_s1 :i* 0 to produce ^! effects1 0 a div9e ,p]son1 & t ! effects !mselves 7 subs]vi5t to ^? works :i* 7 p]=m$1 by :i* ! ,p]sonal glories ( ! ,fa!r & ,son 7 demon/rat$4 ,aga91 :5 x is f>!r said by our ,savi\r1 9 ,john xvi4 #ad4 t ! ,_s %all receive ( m9e1 & %ew x unto y2 ?is pla9ly int5ds ! ,_s's apply+ to !m ^? bless+s :i* ,*ri/ _h pur*as$ by 8 blood1 :i* t5d$ to 8 glory2 & /ill x signifies only ! subs]vi5cy ( ! ,_s to ! ,son1 9 work+1 z ! application ( r$emption t5ds to r5d] ! pur*ase !re( effectual1 to answ] its design$ end4 ,z to ! next scripture1 be=e m5tion$1 9 ,john xvi4 #ac4 :]e ! ,_s is said n to speak ( himself1 b :atsoev] he %all he>1 t %all he speak2 ?is does n argue1 9 ! lea/1 t ! ,_s receives :at he communicates1 z dep5d5t on ! ,fa!r1 = ! k ( ^? ?+s he is to imp>t1 or t he has ideas impress$ on 8 m9d1 z creatures are said to h2 = t is inconsi/5t ) :at has be5 be=e prov$ f scripture1 viz4 ,t ! ,_s kn[e? ! deep ?+s ( ,god1 ev5 z ! _s ( a man kn[e? ! ?+s ( a man2 or1 z an intellig5t be+1 is consci\s ( 8 own ?\ghts1 or actions1 n by in=mation1 b by an imm$iate int]nal p]ception4 ,! s5se !re=e ( ?is text is ?is2 t ! ,_s %all communicate no o!r doctr9es1 or give no o!r laws1 b :at ,*ri/ _h be=e giv5 9 ! gospel2 or t :at he reveale?1 is ! same t ,*ri/ _h giv5 !m gr\nd to expect3 accord+ly1 x is s f> f militat+ aga9/ ! ,_s's div9ity1 t x proves ! h>mony & cons5t ( :at is sugge/$ by "o div9e ,p]son1 ) :at _h be5 be=e deliv]$ by ano!r2 & z to ! mode ( expression "h us$1 conc]n+ ! ,_s's speak+ :at he _h he>d2 ?is is spok5 aft] ! mann] ( m51 & is no m inconsi/5t ) 8 div9e omnisci5ce1 or ! indep5d5ce !re(1 ?an :5 ,god is said1 9 o!r scriptures1 to "k ?+s by se>*+ !m1 or1 z x 71 by enquiry1 z ha? be5 be=e obs]v$1 9 consid]+ omnisci5ce1 z attribut$ to ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,^!1 & su*like expressions1 by :i* ,god is repres5t$1 by words1 accommodat$ to our usual way ( speak+1 :5 appli$ to m51 are to be und]/ood1 not)/&+1 9 a way agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 by ab/ract+ f !m e ?+ t argues ! lea/ imp]fection 9 him1 :5 appli$ to ! ,holy ,gho/2 z :5 "s expressions1 agreeable to human modes ( speak+1 are else:]e us$1 ) a p>ticul> application to ! ,fa!r1 )\t detract+ f 8 div9e glory4 ,aga91 :5 x is object$1 t ! ,_s ha? a di/9ct m9d f ,god1 z :5 x is said1 ,god kn[e? ! m9d ( ! ,_s2 &1 z ?\gh he 7 repres5t$ z engag$ 9 an act ( wor%ip1 he is1 9 ! foll[+ words1 describ$1 z pray+1 or1 mak+ int]cession = u1 accord+ to ! w ( ,god2 z1 9 ,rom4 viii4 #bf1 #bg4 x is pla91 t1 by ! m9d ( ! ,_s1 we are to und]/& ^? secret desires 9 pray]1 :i* are wr\ght 9 believ]s by ! ,_s1 :5 !y want words to express !m2 in/ead ( :i*1 !y address !mselves to ,god1 z x is said1 ) groan+s t _c be utt]$1 :i* are f ! ,_s1 z ! ,au?or ( ^! secret desires1 :i* are only kn[n to ! he>t-se>*+ ,god1 :o kn[s ! mean+ ( !m1 :at x is we want1 9 :i* respect1 ?is is call$ ! m9d ( ! ,_s1 z ! ,au?or !re(1 ?\gh x is subjectively our own m9d or desires1 :i* we want words to express2 & :5 ! ,_s is said to make int]cession = u1 x implies no?+ else b 8 enabl+ u1 :e!r 9 m or less prop] modes ( speak+1 to plead ) ,god = ourselves4 ,la/ly1 ,z to ^? expressions1 by :i* ! ,_s is repres5t$1 z qu5*$1 or ext+ui%$1 ^! are to be und]/ood 9 ! same s5se z :5 by a metonymy1 z be=e m5tion$1 ! gifts ( ! ,_s2 z :5 ^? extraord9>y gifts 7 fir/ promis$1 !y 7 l$ to expect t !y %\ld be baptiz$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ) fire1 t is1 !y %\ld h ! extraord9>y gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/ conf]r$ ^u !m1 :i* 7 to be signifi$ by ! emblem ( fi]y tongues1 t sat on !m1 9 ,acts ii4 #c4 ! reason ( :i* emblem might probably be ?is2 t z a necess>y qualification f _! prea*+ ! gospel1 !y %\ld be fill$ ) an holy flame ( love to ,god1 & zeal = 8 glory1 z well z ) ! gift ( tongues1 by :i* !y might communicate 8 m9d to ! _w4 ,?is privilege1 :i* !y _h receiv$1 ! apo/le exhorts !m n to =feit1 abuse1 or provoke ! ,holy ,gho/ to take f !m1 :i* is call$ a qu5*+ ! ,_s2 !re=e ?is metaphorical way ( speak+1 accommodat$ h]eunto1 mu/ n be suppos$ to be inconsi/5t ) 8 div9ity4 ,i %all conclude ) "s inf]5ces1 :i* m especially respect ! practical improvem5t ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,&1 #a4 ,we may take occasion1 f h5ce1 to obs]ve ! diff]5ce t !re is betwe5 natural & reveal$ religion4 ,z ! =m] respects ! k ( ,god s f>1 z x may be atta9$ )\t ! help ( div9e revelation1 & t wor%ip1 :i* ! hea!n1 :o h no?+ else to guide !m b ! light ( nature1 are oblig$ to give to ! div9e ,be+2 ! latt]1 :i* is f\nd$ on scripture1 conta9s a display ( ! ,p]sonal glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 :i* is necess>y to be kn[n & believ$1 z be+ ! f\ndation ( all reveal$ religion2 s t ! sum ( ,*ri/ianity consi/s 9 our subjection to1 & ador+ ! ,godhead1 z subsi/+ 9 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,_s4 #b4 ,z ?is doctr9e is em95tly display$ 9 ! "w ( r$emption1 x is necess>y = u to consid] h[ x is accommodat$ to1 & demon/rat$ by all ! bran*es !re(4 ,! price t 0 giv51 by our great ,r$eem]1 has a value put ^u x1 9 proportion to ! dignity ( 8 ,p]son1 & lays a sure f\ndation = our hope ( be+ accept$ 9 ! sight ( ,god1 on acc\nt ( 8 ob$i5ce & sacrifice1 :i* 0 ( inf9ite value3 & ! application ( r$emption be+ a "w :i* ! ,_s1 :o is a div9e ,p]son1 has und]tak5 to p]=m1 enc\rages u to expect t x %all be br\ght to p]fection2 s t !y1 :o are ! objects ( r$eem+ love & sanctify+ grace1 %all1 9 ! end1 be completely sav$4 #c4 ,z x is necess>y = u to adore & magnify ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 = ! hope :i* we h ( ?is ine/imable privilege 9 ! gospel2 s we mu/ obs]ve ! di/9ct glory t is to be giv5 to ea* ( ^! div9e ,p]sons = ?is "w2 to ! ,fa!r1 9 t :atev] is done by ! ,m$iator1 to procure ?is privilege = u1 is consid]$1 9 scripture1 z tak+ its rise f him1 #a ,cor4 i4 #cj4 ,( him are ye 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o ( ,god is made unto u1 wisdom1 & righte\sness1 & sanctification1 & r$emption3 ,& :atev] 0 done 9 ! human nature1 or by ,god inc>nate2 t is1 9 a peculi> mann]1 ! "w ( ! ,son1 & a rev5ue ( glory is due to him = x1 :o gave 8 life a ransom = _m1 & h]e9 express$ ! highe/ in/ance ( condesc5sion1 :i* is enhanc$ by ! inf9ite dignity ( 8 ,p]son4 ,moreov]1 :atev] "w is p]=m$ 9 subs]vi5cy to ! ,m$iator's glory1 :]eby ! ,_s demon/rates 8 di/9ct ,p]sonal glory2 ?is gives u occasion to adore him1 9 all ! displays ( 8 p[]1 9 beg9n+1 c>ry+ on1 & complet+ ! "w ( grace 9 ! s\ls ( m54 #d4 ,z to :at respects t fell[%ip or communion1 :i* believ]s h ) ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 ?is dep5ds on ! acc\nt we h1 9 scripture1 ( ! di/9ct me?ods1 9 :i* _! ,p]sonal glory is set =? !re93 ,?us we h access to ,god ! ,fa!r1 ?r\gh ! ,m$iation ( ! ,son1 by ! p[]ful influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,_s1 z ! apo/le says1 9 ,eph4 ii4 #ah4 ,?r\gh him we h an access1 by "o ,_s unto ! ,fa!r2 & our hope ( bless$ness proce$s ?is way1 z x is ! gift ( ! ,fa!r1 :o has prep>$ an inh]itance = u1 ! pur*ase ( ! ,son1 on ^: dea? x is f\nd$1 & ! "w ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 z br++ u to & putt+ u into ! possession ( x4 #e4 ,?is directs u z to ! way ( p]=m+ ! great duty ( self-d$ication1 to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s2 to ! ,fa!r1 z our cov5ant ,god 9 ,*ri/2 to ! ,son1 z ! ,m$iator1 ,head1 & ,surety ( ?is cov5ant2 & to ! ,_s1 by :om we are made p>tak]s ( ! bless+s promis$ !re92 9 all ^!1 & _m o!r respects1 we are to h a p>ticul> reg>d to ! p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 9 su* a way1 z _! ,p]sonal glory is set =? 9 scripture4 #f4 ,s9ce ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 are "o1 ?\gh we di/+ui% !m z ,p]sons1 yet we mu/ consid] !m z hav+ ! same div9e p]fections1 ! same div9e und]/&+ & w1 le/1 :ile we give glory to ea* ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 we %\ld suppose t !re are m ,gods ?an "o2 !re=e1 ?\gh ! ,p]son ( ! ,fa!r is di/9ct f t ( ! ,son & ! ,holy ,gho/1 we are n to suppose ! p[]1 wisdom1 goodness1 & fai?fulness1 or any o!r div9e p]fections1 belong1 9 a m or less prop] s5se1 to "o ,p]son ?an ano!r4 #g4 ,?is doctr9e is ( use to direct u h[ we are to address ourselves to ,god 9 pray]3 ?us1 :5 !re9 we call him our ,fa!r1 we are n to consid] him 9 ! same s5se1 z :5 he is repres5t$ z ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 b we address ourselves to him1 z ! ,au?or ( our be+1 ! ,god ( all grace1 & ! ,f\nta9 ( bless$ness2 9 :i* respect1 ! ,son & ! ,holy ,gho/ are n to be exclud$1 especially unless we consid] him z our ,fa!r 9 ,*ri/1 & s express our fai? ) respect to 8 di/9ct ,p]sonality1 f t ( ! ,son & ! ,_s4 ,& ?\gh only "o div9e ,p]son be p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 pray]1 ! bless$ ,tr9ity is to be ador$2 or :atev] ,p]sonal glory we ascribe to "o1 z subsi/+ di/9ctly f ! o!r1 we mu/1 not)/&+1 consid] ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 z ! "o only liv+ & true ,god4 ,?us we h gone ?r\gh ?is great & important subject1 & !re9 h tak5 occasion1 p>ticul>ly1 to insi/ on ! *ief matt]s 9 controv]sy relat+ to ! doctr9e ( ! ev]-bless$ ,tr9ity1 & consid] ! v>i\s me?ods tak5 to oppose x bo? by ! ,soc9ians & ,arians1 & endeav\r$1 n only to def5d ! ,deity ( our ,savi\r1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ by enquir+ into ! s5se ( ^? _m scriptures1 9 :i* our fai? !re9 is f\nd$1 b to answ] ! mo/ mat]ial objections t are br\ght aga9/ x2 & our enl>g+ m on x1 ?an we %all d on sev]al foll[+ answ]s1 _c be reckon$ a ne$less "w1 inasmu* z a great deal ha? be5 writt5 9 opposition to x1 :]eby ! fai? ( "s has n only be5 %ak51 b ov]?r[n4 ,i w\ld nev] attempt to speak ( ?is doctr9e1 or any ( ! div9e p]fections1 )\t be+ s5sible ( ! difficulty ( ! subject1 x be+ su* z is n to be compreh5d$ by a f9ite m9d4 ,i hope no?+ w appe> to h be5 sugge/$ inconsi/5t ) ! ess5tial1 or ,p]sonal glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 or ,_s2 & x may reasonably be expect$ t !re %\ld be all[ances made = great defects1 s9ce x is b a little ( ,god t c be kn[n by u2 !re=e1 :5 we pret5d to speak conc]n+ him1 x w n be ?\ght /range if we give occasion to any to say1 t we h ! greate/ reason to ackn[l$ge1 t1 9 _m in/ances1 we _c ord] our words1 by reason ( d>kness4 ,footnote #gf3 8,god is ,"o3 a mo/ pure1 mo/ simple1 & mo/ p]fect ,be+4 8,! absolute unity & simplicity ( ?is glori\s ,be+ is /rictly exclusive ( any division ( p]fections4 ,yet1 z human k is n intuitive b discursive1 we f9d x necess>y to =m & communicate our conceptions1 by ref]r+ !m to di/9ct & inf9ite attributes4 ,su* are indep5d5ce1 spirituality1 et]nity1 immutability1 p[]1 k1 rectitude1 & b5evol5ce4 8,x is absurd to say1 t ei!r ! ab/ract ess5ce1 or any ( ! inf9ite p]fections ( ,god1 9 !mselves1 or 9 _! ex]cise1 c be grasp$1 includ$1 or compreh5d$ 7or :atev] equival5t t]m be us$7 by a limit$ intellect4 #8,a "p ( ,8 ways1 a little portion ( ,him1' we "k2 = ,he has unveil$ x4 ,! k ( ! be/ & greate/ f9ite m9d c only be1 to immortality1 an approximation2 & !re=e mu/ = ev] be inf9itely small4 ,god alone is ,,capable ,,( ,,compreh5d+ ,8 own nature1 mode ( exi/5ce1 & p]fections4 8,! only que/ions1 !re=e1 t we h to ask1 are1 ,has ,deity1 9 fact1 communicat$ to man any in=mation conc]n+ ,,himself8 ,& :at has ,he communicat$8 ,:atev] su* revelation may be1 x is impossible t x %\ld be self-contradictory1 or any o!r ?an mo/ becom+ to inf9ite wisdom & purity4 8,?is revelation au?orizes u1 by a v>iety ( inductive pro(s1 to conclude1 t1 ) reg>d to ! mode ( exi/5ce ( ! ,,"o ,div9e ,ess5ce1 ! ,unity ( ! ,godhead includes a ,tr9ity ( ,p]sons 7s d5om9at$ = want ( any bett] t]ms7 :o are scripturally /yl$ ! ,fa!r1 ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,_s3 ,di/9ct1 n 9 ess5ce or 9 p]fections1 b only p]sonally3 ,"o1 n p]sonally1 b 9 ! common possession ( ! same id5tical nature & attributes4 8,no contradiction or absurdity is involv$ 9 ?is doctr9e1 because ! unity ref]s to "o respect1 & ! tr9ity to ano!r4 ,b we make no difficulty 9 pr(ess+ our incapacity to include 9 our k1 or express by any possible t]ms1 ! respect 9 :i* ! ,tr9ity ( p]sons subsi/s 9 ! p]fect ,on5ess ( ! ,deity4 ,su* pret5sion w\ld imply a contradiction40 ,,smi?',s ,,lett]s ,,to ,,bel%am4 ,footnote #gg3 8,t :i* is taught 9 ! scriptures conc]n+ ! incompreh5sible & spiritual ess5ce ( ,god ought to suffice1 n only to ov]?r[ ! fooli% errors ( ! common p1 b also to confute ! f9e subtilties ( pr(ane philosophy4 ,"o ( ! old writ]s seem$ to h said v well1 #8,t ,god is all t we d see1 & all t we d n see4' ,b by ?is means he ha? imag9$ ! ,godhead to be diffus$ into all ! p>ts ( ! _w4 ,al?\gh ,god1 to ! int5t to keep m5 9 sob] m9d1 speak b sp>+ly ( 8 own ess5ce1 yet1 by ^? two names ( addition t ,i h rehe>s$1 he do? bo? take away all gross imag9ations1 & also repress ! presumptu\s boldness ( man's m9d4 ,= surely 8 immeasurable greatness ought to make u afraid1 t we attempt n to measure him ) our s5se3 & 8 spiritual nature =bidde? u to imag9e any ?+ e>?ly or fle%ly ( him4 ,= ! same cause he (t5 assigne? 8 dwell+ place to be 9 heav54 ,= ?\gh1 z he is incompreh5sible1 he fille? ! e>? also3 yet because he see? our m9ds by reason ( _! dulness to lie /ill 9 ! e>?1 = good cause he lifte? u up above ! _w1 to %ake (f our slo? & sluggi%ness4 ,& "h falle? to gr\nd ! error ( ! ,mani*ees1 :i*1 9 appo9t+ two orig9al beg9n+s1 h made ! devil 9 a mann] equal ) ,god4 ,surely1 ?is 0 z mu* z to break ! unity ( ,god1 & re/ra9 8 unmeasurabl5ess4 ,= :]e !y h presum$ to abuse c]ta9 te/imonies1 t %ewe? a f\l ignorance1 z _! error itself %ewe? a dete/able madness4 ,& ! ,an?ropomorphites are also easily confut$1 :o h imag9$ ,god to consi/ ( a body1 because (t5times ! scripture ascribe? unto him a m\?1 e>s1 eyes1 h&s1 & feet4 ,= :at man1 yea1 ?\gh he be sl5d]ly witt$1 do? n und]/& t ,god do? s ) u speak z x 7 *ildi%ly1 z nurses d ) _! babes8 !re=e su* mann] ( spee*es d n s pla9ly express :at ,god is1 z !y d apply ! und]/&+ ( him to our sl5d] capacities4 ,:i* to d1 x behov$ ( necessity t he desc5d$ a great way b5ea? 8 own height4 8#b4 ,b he also sette? out himself by ano!r special m>k1 :]eby he may be m ne>ly kn[n4 ,= he s decl>e? himself to be b "o1 t he yet give? himself di/9ctly to be consid]$ 9 ?ree p]sons3 :i*1 except we le>n1 a b>e & empty "n ( ,god )\t any true ,god flee? 9 our bra94 ,& t no man %\ld ?9k t he is a ?reefold ,god1 or t ! "o ess5ce ( ,god is divid$ 9 ?ree p]sons1 we mu/ "h seek a %ort & easy def9ition1 to deliv] u f all error4 ,b because _m d make mu* ab\t ?is ^w ,p]son1 z a ?+ inv5t$ by man1 h[ ju/ly !y d s1 x is be/ fir/ to see4 ,! apo/le nam+ ! ,son ! engrav$ =m ( ! hypo/asis ( 8 ,fa!r1 he und\bt$ly meane?1 t ! ,fa!r ha? "s be+1 :]e9 he diff]e? f ! ,son4 ,= to take x = ess5ce 7z "s expositors h done1 z if ,*ri/ l a piece ( wax pr9t$ ) a seal did repres5t ! sub/ance ( ! ,fa!r7 7 n only h>d1 b also an absurdity4 ,= s9ce ! ess5ce ( ,god is s+le or "o1 & indivisible1 he t 9 himself conta9e? x all1 & n by piece-meal1 or by d]ivation1 b 9 :ole p]fection1 %\ld v improp]ly1 yea1 fooli%ly1 be call$ ! engrav$ =m ( him4 ,b because ! ,fa!r1 al?\gh he be 9 8 own prop]ty di/9ct1 ha? express$ himself :olly 9 8 ,son1 x is = good cause said1 t he ha? giv5 8 hypo/asis to be se5 9 him4 ,:]e) aptly agree? t :i* by & by foll[e?1 t he is ! brightness ( 8 glory4 ,surely by ! apo/le's words we ga!r1 t !re is a c]ta9 prop] hypo/asis 9 ! ,fa!r1 t %9e? 9 ! ,son3 :]eby also aga9 is easily p]ceiv$ ! hypo/asis ( ! ,son1 t di/+ui%e? him f ! ,fa!r4 ,! l ord] is 9 ! holy ,gho/4 ,= we %all by & by prove him to be ,god1 & yet he mu/ ne$s be o!r ?an ! ,fa!r4 ,yet ?is di/9ction is n ( ! ess5ce1 :i* x is unlawful to make manifold4 ,!re=e1 if ! apo/le's te/imony be cr$it$1 x foll[e? t !re be 9 ,god ?ree hypo/asis4 ,?is t]m see+ ! ,lat9s h express$ by ! "n ( ,p]son1 x 7 too mu* pride & fr[>dness to wangle ab\t s cle> a matt]4 ,b if we li/ ^w = ^w to translate1 we may call x subsi/ance4 ,_m 9 ! same s5se h call$ x sub/ance4 ,& ! "n ( ,p]son ha? n be5 9 use among ! ,lat9s only1 b also ! ,grecians1 p]haps to decl>e a cons5t1 h taught t !re are ?ree ,prosopa1 t is to say ,p]sons1 9 ,god4 ,b !y1 :e!r !y be ,greeks or ,lat9s t diff] "o f ano!r 9 ! ^w1 d v well agree 9 ! sum ( ! matt]4 8#c4 ,n[ h[soev] ! h]eticks cry out aga9/ ! "n ( ,p]son1 or "s ov]mu* precise m5 d c>p t !y l n ! ^w feign$ by ! device ( m52 s9ce !y _c get ( u to say1 t !re be ?ree1 :]e( e "o is :olly ,god1 nor yet t !re be _m gods3 :at unreasonabl5ess is ?is1 to dislike words1 :i* express none o!r ?+ b t :i* is te/ifi$ & approv$ by ! scriptures8 ,x 7 bett] 7say !y7 to re/ra9 n only our mean+s b also our words )9 ! b\nds ( scripture1 ?an to devise /range t]ms1 t may be ! beg9n+s ( disagreem5t & brawl+3 s d we tire ourselves ) /rife ab\t words3 s ! tru? is lo/ 9 cont5d+3 s *>ity is brok5 by odi\sly brawl+ toge!r4 ,if !y call t a /range ^w1 :i* _c be %ew$ 9 scripture1 z x is writt5 9 numb] ( syllables2 !n !y b9d u to a h>d law1 :]eby is condemn$ all exposition t is n piec$ toge!r1 ) b>e lay+ toge!r ( texts ( scripture4 ,b if !y mean t to be /range1 :i*1 be+ curi\sly devis$1 is sup]/iti\sly def5d$1 :i* make? m = cont5tion ?an edification1 :i* is ei!r improp]ly1 or to no pr(it1 us$1 :i* )drawe? f ! simplicity ( ! ^w ( ,god1 !n ) all my he>t ,i embrace _! sob] m9d4 ,= ,i judge t we ought ) no less dev\t rev]5ce to talk ( ,god ?an to ?9k ( him1 = z mu* z :atsoev] we d ( ourselves ?9k ( him is fooli%1 & :atsoev] we speak is unsav\ry4 ,b !re is a c]ta9 measure to be kept4 ,we ought to le>n out ( ! scriptures a rule bo? to ?9k & speak1 :]eby to exam9e all ! ?\ghts ( our m9d1 & words ( our m\?4 ,b :at h9d]e? u1 b t su* z 9 scripture are to our capacity d\btful & entangl$1 we may 9 pla9] words express !m1 be+ yet su* words z d rev]5tly & fai?fully s]ve ! tru? ( ! scripture1 & be us$ sp>+ly1 mode/ly1 & n )\t occasion8 ,( :i* sort !re are examples en\gh4 ,& :]eas x %all by pro( appe> t ! *ur* ( great necessity 0 =c$ to use ! names ( ,tr9ity1 & ,p]sons1 if any %all !n f9d fault ) ! newness ( words1 %all he n be ju/ly ?\ght to be griev$ at ! light ( ! tru?1 z he t blame? only ?is1 t ! tru? is made s pla9 & cle> to disc]n8 8#d4 ,su* newness ( words1 if x be s call$1 come? !n *iefly 9 use1 :5 ! tru? is to be def5d$ aga9/ wrangl]s t d mock x out ) cavils4 ,:i* ?+ we h at ?is day too mu* 9 exp]i5ce1 :o h great bus9ess 9 vanqui%+ ! enemies ( true & s\nd doctr9e4 ,) su* fold+ & crook$ w9d+1 ^! slipp]y snakes d slide away1 unless !y be /rongly gripp$ & hold5 h>d :5 !y be tak54 ,s ! old fa!rs1 be+ tr\bl$ ) cont5d+ aga9/ false doctr9es1 7 compell$ to %ew _! mean+s 9 exquisite pla9ness1 le/ !y %\ld leave any crook$ byeways to ! wick$1 to :om ! d\btful con/ructions ( words 7 hid+-holes ( errors4 ,arius confess$ ,*ri/ to be ,god1 & ! ,son ( ,god1 because he c\ld n ga9say ! evid5t words ( ,god1 &1 z if he _h be5 s suffici5tly dis*>g$1 did feign a c]ta9 cons5t ) ! re/4 ,b 9 ! mean:ile he ceas$ n to scatt] abroad t ,*ri/ 0 creat$1 & _h a beg9n+1 z o!r creatures4 ,b to ! end t !y might draw =? 8 w9d+ subtilty out ( 8 d51 ! anci5t fa!rs w5t fur!r1 pron\nc+ ,*ri/ to be ! et]nal ,son ( ! ,fa!r1 & consub/antial ) ! ,fa!r4 ,h]eat wick$ness began to boil1 :5 ! ,arians began to hate & dete/ ! "n ,omo\sion1 consub/antial4 ,b if 9 ! beg9n+ !y _h s9c]ely & ) pla9 mean+ confess$ ,*ri/ to be ,god1 !y w\ld n n[ h d5i$ him to be consub/antial ) ! ,fa!r4 ,:o d>e n[ blame ^! good m5 z brawl]s & cont5ti\s1 because1 = "o little ^w's sake1 !y 7 s ke5 9 disputation1 & di/urb$ ! peace ( ! *ur*8 ,b t little ^w %ew$ ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! true believ+ ,*ri/ians1 & ! ,arians1 :o 7 robb]s ( ,god4 ,aft]w>ds rose up ,sabellius1 :o acc\nt$ 9 a mann] = no?+ ! names ( ! ,fa!r1 ! ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 say+ 9 disputation t !y 7 n made to %ew any mann] ( di/9ction1 b only 7 sev]al additions ( ,god1 ( :i* sort !re are _m4 ,if he came to disputation1 he confess$ t he believ$ ! ,fa!r ,god1 ! ,son ,god1 ! ,holy ,gho/ ,god4 ,b aft]w>ds he w\ld readily slip away ) say+1 t he _h 9 no o!rwise spok5 ?an z if he _h nam$ ,god1 a p[]ful ,god1 j ,god1 & wise ,god3 & s he sung ano!r song1 t ! ,fa!r is ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ is ! ,fa!r1 )\t any ord]1 )\t any di/9ction4 ,! good doctors :o !n _h c>e ( godl9ess1 to subdue 8 wick$ness1 cri$ out on ! o!r side1 t !re ought to be ackn[l$g$ 9 "o ,god ?ree prop]ties3 & to ! end to f5ce !mselves aga9/ ! crook$ w9d+ subtilties ) pla9 & simple tru?1 !y affirm$1 t !re did truly subsi/ 9 "o ,god1 or 7:i* is ! same ?+7 t !re did subsi/ 9 ! unity ( ,god1 a ,tr9ity ( ,p]sons4 8#e4 ,if !n ! names h n be5 )\t cause inv5t$1 we ought to take he$1 t 9 reject+ !m we be n ju/ly blam$ ( pr\d presumptu\sness4 ,i w\ld to ,god !y 7 buri$ inde$1 s t ?is fai? 7 agre$ ( all m51 t ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/1 be "o ,god3 & yet t ! ,fa!r is n ! ,son1 nor ! ,holy ,gho/ ! ,son1 b di/9ctly1 by c]ta9 prop]ty4 ,yet ,i am n s precise1 t ,i c f9d 9 my he>t to /rive = b>e words4 ,= ,i obs]ve1 t ! anci5t fa!rs1 :o o!rwise spake v religi\sly ( su* matt]s1 did n e :]e agree "o ) ano!r1 nor e "o ) himself4 ,= :at =ms ( spee* us$ by ! c\ncils do? ,hill>y excuse8 ,to h[ great lib]ty do? ,augu/9e sometimes break =?8 ,h[ unlike are ! ,greeks to ! ,lat9s8 ,b ( ?is disagreem5t "o example %all suffice = ?is "t4 ,:5 ! ,lat9s want$ to express ! ^w ,omo\sion1 !y call$ x ,consub/antial1 decl>+ ! sub/ance ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son to be "o1 ?us us+ ! ^w sub/ance = ess5ce4 ,:]eupon ,hi]om to ,damasus sai?1 x is sacrilege to say1 t !re are ?ree sub/ances 9 ,god3 & yet above a hundr$ times y %all f9d 9 ,hill>y1 t !re are ?ree sub/ances 9 ,god4 ,9 ! ^w hypo/asis1 h[ is ,hi]om difficult$8 = he suspecte? t !re lurke? poison 9 nam+ ?ree hypo/asis 9 ,god4 ,& if a man d use ?is ^w 9 a godly s5se1 yet he pla9ly sai? t x is an improp] spee*1 if he spake unfeign$ly1 & did n r witt+ly & will+ly seek to *>ge ! bi%ops ( ! ,ea/1 :om he s\ght to *>ge ) an unju/ sl&]4 ,sure ?is "o ?+ he speake? n v truly1 t 9 all pr(ane s*ools1 ,ousia1 ess5ce1 is no?+ else b hypo/asis1 :i* is prov$ false by ! common & accu/om$ use4 ,augu/9e is m mode/ & g5tle1 :o1 al?\gh he says1 ,de tr9t4 li4 #e4 cap4 #h1 #i4 t ! ^w hypo/asis 9 t s5se is /range to ,lat9 e>s1 yet s f> is x (f1 t he take? f ! ,greeks _! usual mann] ( speak+1 t he also g5tly be>e? ) ! ,lat9s :o _h foll[$ ! ,greek phrase4 ,& t :i* ,socrates write? 9 ! fif? book ( ! ,trip>tite hi/ory t5de? to ?is end1 z ?\gh he meant t he _h by unskilful m5 be5 wrongfully appli$ unto ?is matt]4 ,yea1 & ! same ,hill>y himself laye? x z a great fault to ! h]etics *>ge1 ,de tr94 li4 #b4 t by _! fr[>dness he is compell$ to put ^? ?+s 9 p]il ( ! spee* ( m51 :i* ought to h be5 kept 9 religi\sness ( m9ds1 pla9ly confess+ t ?is is to d ?+s unlawful1 to speak :at ought n to be spok51 to attempt ?+s n lic5s$4 ,a little aft]1 he excuse? himself ) _m words1 = t he 0 s bold to utt] new names4 ,= aft] he _h us$ ! natural names1 ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 he adde?1 t :atsoev] is s\ght fur!r is beyond ! compass ( spee*1 beyond ! rea* ( s5se1 & beyond ! capacity ( und]/&+4 ,& 9 ano!r place he sai?1 t happy are ! bi%ops ( ,gallia1 :o _h n receiv$1 nor knew any o!r confession b t old & simple "o1 :i* f ! "t ( ! apo/les 0 receiv$ 9 all *ur*es4 ,& mu* l is ! excuse ( ,augu/9e1 t ?is ^w 0 wrung out ( necessity1 by reason ( ! imp]fection ( m5's language 9 s great a matt]3 n to express t :i* is1 b t x %\ld n be unspok51 h[ ! ,fa!r1 ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/1 are ?ree4 ,?is mode/y ( ! holy m5 ought to w>n u1 t we d n =?) s sev]ely1 l c5sors1 br& !m ) infamy1 :o refuse to subscribe & swe> to su* words z we prop\nd !m3 s t !y d n ( pride1 or fr[>dness1 or ( malici\s craft4 ,b let !m aga9 consid]1 by h[ great necessity we are driv5 to speak s1 t by little & little !y may he enur$ ) t pr(itable mann] ( spee*4 ,let !m also le>n to bew>e1 le/ s9ce we mu/ meet on ! "o side ) ! ,arians1 on ! o!r side ) ! ,sabellians1 :ile !y be (f5d$ t we cut (f occasion f !m bo? to cavil1 !y br+ !mselves 9 suspicion1 t !y be ! disciples ei!r ( ,arius or ( ,sabellius4 ,arius sai? t ,*ri/ is ,god1 b he mutt]e? t he 0 creat$1 & _h a beg9n+4 ,he sai? ,*ri/ is "o ) ! ,fa!r1 b secretly he :isp]e? 9 ! e>s ( 8 disciples1 t he 0 made "o z ! o!r fai?ful be1 al?\gh by s+ul> pr]ogative4 ,say once t ,*ri/ is consub/antial ) 8 ,fa!r1 !n pluck y (f 8 visor f ! dissembl]1 & yet y add no?+ to ! scripture4 ,sabellius sai?1 t ! sev]al names1 ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 signify no?+ 9 ,god sev]ally di/9ct4 ,say t !y are ?ree1 & he w cry out t y "n ?ree gods4 ,say t !re is 9 "o ess5ce a ,tr9ity ( p]sons1 !n %all y 9 "o ^w bo? say :at ! scripture speake?1 & /op _! va9 babbl+4 ,n[ if any be hold5 ) s curi\s sup]/ition1 t !y _c abide ^! names1 yet is !re no man1 ?\gh he w\ld nev] s fa91 t c d5y b t :5 we he> ( "o1 we mu/ und]/& an unity ( sub/ance3 :5 we he> ( ?ree 9 "o ess5ce1 t1 x is meant ( ! p]sons ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,:i* ?+ be+ )\t fraud confess$1 we /ay no long] ^u words4 ,b ,i h long ago f\nd1 & t (t51 t :osoev] d ob/9ately qu>rel ab\t words1 d keep )9 !m a secret poison3 s t x is bett] will+ly to provoke !m1 ?an = _! pleasure to speak d>kly40 ,,calv94 ,footnote #gh3 8,!re are "s doctr9es 9 ! gospel ! und]/&+ c\ld n discov]2 b :5 !y are reveal$1 x ha? a cle> appreh5sion ( !m ^u a rational acc\nt1 & sees ! *>act]s ( tru? visibly /ampt on _! =ehead3 z ! doctr9e ( satisfaction to div9e ju/ice1 t p>don might be disp5s$ to rep5t+ s9n]s4 ,= our natural conception ( ,god includes 8 inf9ite purity & ju/ice2 & :5 ! design ( ! gospel is made kn[n1 :]eby he ha? provid$ abundantly = ! hon\r ( ^? attributes1 s t ,he do? ! greate/ good )\t enc\rag+ ! lea/ evil1 reason acquiesces1 & ackn[l$ges4 ,?is ,i s\ght1 b c\ld n f9d4 ,n[1 al?\gh ! prim>y obligation to believe su* doctr9es arise? f revelation1 yet be+ ratifi$ by reason1 !y are embrac$ ) m cle>ness by ! m9d4 8#b4 ,!re are "s doctr9es1 :i* z reason by its light c\ld n discov]2 s :5 !y are made kn[n1 x _c compreh5d2 b !y are by a cle> & necess>y connexion jo9$ ) ! o!r t reason approves3 z ! my/]y ( ! ,tr9ity1 & ! ,inc>nation ( ! ,son ( ,god1 :i* are ! f\ndations ( ! :ole "w ( our r$emption4 ,! nature ( ,god is repugnant to plurality1 !re c be b "o ess5ce2 & ! nature ( satisfaction requires a di/9ction ( p]sons3 ,= he t suff]s z guilty1 mu/ be di/+ui%$ f ! p]son ( ! judge t exacts satisfaction2 & no m]e creature is able by 8 ob$i5t suff]+s to repair ! hon\r ( ,god3 ,s t a div9e p]son1 assum+ ! nature ( man1 0 alone capable to make t satisfaction1 :i* ! gospel prop\nds1 & reason cons5ts to4 ,n[1 accord+ to ! di/9ction ( capacities 9 ! ,tr9ity1 ! ,fa!r requir$ an hon\rable rep>ation = ! brea* ( ! div9e law1 & ! ,son bore ! puni%m5t 9 ! suff]+s ( ! human nature2 t is peculi>ly 8 own4 ,besides1 'tis cle> t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 t is1 ( ?ree glori\s relations 9 ! ,godhead1 & ( ! ,inc>nation1 are mo/ firmly connect$ ) all ! p>ts ( ! *ri/ian religion1 left 9 ! writ+s ( ! apo/les1 :i* z !y 7 confirm$ by miracles1 ! div9e signatures ( _! c]ta9ty1 s !y conta9 su* au!ntic m>ks ( _! div9ity1 t "r reason _c reject !m4 8#c4 ,:]eas !re are ?ree pr9ciples by :i* we appreh5d ?+s1 ,s5se1 ,reason & ,fai?2 ^! lights h _! diff]5t objects t mu/ n be conf\nd$4 ,s5se is conf9$ to ?+s mat]ial2 ,reason consid]s ?+s ab/ract$ f matt]2 ,fai? reg>ds ! my/]ies reveal$ f heav53 & ^! mu/ n transgress _! ord]4 ,s5se is an incompet5t judge ( ?+s ab\t :i* reason is only conv]sant4 ,x c only make a report ( ^? objects1 :i* by _! natural *>act]s are expos$ to x4 ,& reason c only disc\rse ( ?+s1 )9 its sph]e3 sup]natural ?+s :i* d]ive f revelation1 & are purely ! objects ( fai?1 are n )9 its t]ritories & jurisdiction4 ,^? sup]lative my/]ies exce$ all our intellectual abilities4 ',tis true1 ! und]/&+ is a rational faculty1 & e act ( x is really or 9 appe>ance gr\nd$ on reason4 ,b !re is a wide diff]5ce betwe5 ! prov+ a doctr9e by reason1 & ! giv+ a reason :y we believe ! tru? ( x4 ,= in/ance1 we _c prove ! ,tr9ity by natural reason2 & ! subtilty ( ! s*oolm51 :o affect to give "s reason ( all ?+s1 is "h m prejudicial ?an advantage\s to ! tru?3 ,= he t pret5ds to ma9ta9 a po9t by reason1 & is unsuccessful1 do? weak5 ! cr$it :i* ! au?ority ( revelation gives4 ,& 'tis consid]able1 t ! scripture1 9 deliv]+ sup]natural tru?s1 produces ,god's au?ority z _! only pro(1 )\t us+ any o!r way ( argu+3 ,b al?\gh we _c demon/rate ^! my/]ies by reason1 yet we may give a rational acc\nt :y we believe !m4 8,is x n ! highe/ reason to believe ! discov]y t ,god ha? made ( himself1 & 8 decrees8 ,= he p]fectly kn[s 8 own nature & w2 & 'tis impossible he %\ld deceive u3 ?is natural pr9ciple is ! f\ndation ( fai?4 ,:5 ,god speaks1 x becomes man to he> ) sil5ce & submission4 ,8 nak$ ^w is z c]ta9 z a demon/ration4 8,& is x n mo/ reasonable to believe t ! ,deity _c be fully und]/ood by u8 ,! sun may m easily be includ$ 9 a sp>k ( fire1 ?an ! inf9ite p]fections ( ,god be compreh5d$ by a f9ite m9d4 ,! angels1 :o dwell s ne> ! f\nta9 ( light1 cov] _! faces 9 a holy confusion1 n be+ able to compreh5d ,him4 ,h[ mu* less c man 9 ?is e>?ly /ate1 di/ant f ,god1 & oppre/ ) a bur!n ( fle%8 ,n[ f h5ce x foll[s2 8#a4 ,t ignorance ( ! mann] h[ div9e my/]ies exi/ is no suffici5t plea = infidelity1 :5 ! scripture reveals t !y are4 ,= reason t is limit$ & re/ra9$ _c frame a conception t is comm5surate to ! ess5ce & p[] ( ,god4 ,?is w appe> m cle>ly by consid]+ ! my/]i\s excell5cies ( ! div9e nature1 ! c]ta9ty ( :i* we believe1 b ! mann] we _c und]/&3 ,z t 8 ess5ce & attributes are ! same1 )\t ! lea/ %ad[ ( composition2 yet 8 wisdom & p[] are to our appreh5sions di/9ct1 & 8 m]cy & ju/ice 9 "s mann] opposite4#gi ,t 8 ess5ce is intire 9 all places1 yet n t]m9at$ 9 any4 ,t he is above ! heav5s1 & b5ea? ! e>?1 yet ha? no relation ( high or l[1 di/ant or ne>4 ,t he p5etrates all sub/ances1 b is mix$ ) none4 ,t he und]/&s1 yet receives no ideas )9 himself3 ,t he wills1 yet ha? no motion t c>ries him out ( himself4 ,t 9 him "t ha? no succession2 t :i* is pa/ is n gone1 & t :i* is future is n to come4 ,t he loves )\t passion1 is angry )\t di/urbance1 rep5ts )\t *ange4 ,^! p]fections are above ! capacity ( reason fully to und]/&2 ,yet ess5tial to ! deity4 ,"h we mu/ exalt fai?1 & abase reason4 ,?us 9 ! my/]y ( ! inc>nation1 7#a ,tim4 iii4 #af47 t two su* di/ant natures %\ld compose "o p]son1 )\t ! confusion ( prop]ties1 reason _c rea* unto2 b x is cle>ly reveal$ 9 ! ^w3 7,john i4 #ad47 ,"h !re=e we mu/ obey1 n enquire4 8,! ob$i5ce ( fai? is1 to embrace an obscure tru? ) a firm ass5t1 ^u ! acc\nt ( a div9e te/imony4 ,if reason w n ass5t to revelation1 till x und]/&s ! mann] h[ div9e ?+s are1 x do? n obey x at all4 ,! und]/&+ !n s9c]ely submits1 :5 x is incl9$ by ^? motives1 :i* demon/rate t su* a belief is due to ! au?ority ( ! reveal]1 & to ! quality ( ! object4 ,to believe only 9 proportion to our n>r[ conceptions is to disp>age ! div9e tru?1 & debase ! div9e p[]4 ,we c't "k :at ,god c d2 he is omnipot5t1 ?\gh we are n omnisci5t3 ',tis j we %\ld humble our ignorance to 8 wisdom1 & t e l(ty imag9ation1 & high ?+1 t exalts itself aga9/ ! k ( ,god1 %\ld be ca/ d[n1 & e ?\ght captivat$ into ! ob$i5ce ( ,*ri/2 #b ,cor4 x4 #e4 ',tis our wisdom to receive ! great my/]ies ( ! gospel 9 _! simplicity3 = 9 attempt+ to give an exact & curi\s explication ( !m1 ! und]/&+1 z 9 an h$ge ( ?orns1 ! m x /rives1 ! m 'tis w\nd$ & entangl$4 ,god's ways are f> above ours1 & 8 ?\ghts above ours z heav5 is above ! e>?4 ,to reject :at we c't compreh5d1 is n only to s9 aga9/ fai?1 b aga9/ reason1 :i* ackn[l$ges itself f9ite1 & unable to se>* out ! ,almighty to p]fection2 ,job xi4 #g4 8#b4 ,we are oblig$ to believe ^? my/]ies t are pla9ly deliv]$ 9 scripture1 not)/&+ ^? seem+ contradictions :]e) !y may be *>g$4 ,9 ! objects ( s5se1 ! contr>iety ( appe>ances do? n less5 ! c]ta9ty ( ?+s4 ,! />s to our sight seem b glitt]+ sp>ks1 yet !y are imm5se bodies4 ,& x is "o ?+ to be assur$ ( a tru?1 ano!r to answ] to all ! difficulties t enc\nt] x3 a mean und]/&+ is capable ( ! fir/2 ! second is s difficult1 t 9 cle> ?+s ! pr(\nde/ philosoph]s may n be able to untie all ! intricate & knotty objections :i* may be urg$ aga9/ !m4 ',tis suffici5t ! belief ( sup]natural my/]ies is built on ! v]acity & p[] ( ,god2 ?is makes !m prud5tly cr$ible3 ?is resolves all d\bts1 & produces su* a /ability ( _s1 z no?+ c %ake4 ,a s9c]e believ] is assur$1 t all opposition aga9/ reveal$ tru?s is fallaci\s1 ?\gh he _c discov] ! fallacy4 ,n[ ! transc5d5t my/]ies ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 ! ,tr9ity ( p]sons 9 ! div9e nature1 ! inc>nation ( ! ,son ( ,god1 are cle>ly set d[n 9 ! scripture4 ,& al?\gh subtile & ob/9ate oppon5ts h us$ _m guilty arts to dispirit & en]vate ^? texts by an inf]ior s5se1 & h rackt !m ) viol5ce to make !m speak accord+ to _! prejudices1 yet all is va91 ! evid5ce ( tru? is victori\s4 ,a hea!n1 :o consid]s n ! gospel z a div9e revelation1 b m]ely z a doctr9e deliv]$ 9 writ+s1 & judges ( its s5se by natural light1 w ackn[l$ge t ^? ?+s are deliv]$ 9 x3 ,& not)/&+ ^? :o usurp a sov]eign au?ority to !mselves1 to judge ( div9e my/]ies accord+ to _! own appreh5sions1 d5y !m z m]e contradictions1 yet !y c nev] conclude !m impossible3 = no c]ta9 argum5t c be all$g$ aga9/ ! be+ ( a ?+ )\t a cle> k ( its nature3 ,n[1 al?\gh we may und]/& ! nature ( man1 we d n ! nature ( ,god1 ! conomy ( ! p]sons1 & 8 p[] to unite himself to a nature bel[ him4 8,x is true1 no article ( fai? is really repugnant to reason2 = ,god is ! au?or ( natural1 z well z ( sup]natural1 light1 & he _c contradict himself3 ,!y are emanations f him1 & ?\gh diff]5t1 yet n de/ructive ( ea* o!r4 ,b we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ^? ?+s t are above reason & incompreh5sible1 & ?+s t are aga9/ reason & utt]ly inconceivable3 ,"s ?+s are above reason 9 reg>d ( _! transc5d5t excell5cy1 or di/ance f u2 ! div9e ess5ce1 ! et]nal decrees1 ! hypo/atical union1 are su* high & glori\s objects1 t x is an impossible ent]prise to compreh5d !m3 ! intellectual eye is dazzl$ ) _! ov]p[]+ light4 ,we c h b an imp]fect k ( !m2 & !re is no j cause ( wond] t sup]natural revelation %\ld speak incompreh5sible ?+s ( ,god4 ,= he is a s+ul> & admirable ,be+1 inf9itely above ! ord9>y c\rse ( nature4 ,! maxims ( philosophy are n to be ext5d$ to him4 ,we mu/ adore :at we _c fully und]/&4 ,b ^? ?+s are aga9/ reason1 & utt]ly inconceivable1 t involve a contradiction1 & h a natural repugnancy to our und]/&+s1 :i* _c conceive any ?+ t is =mally impossible3 & !re is no su* doctr9e 9 ! ,*ri/ian religion4 8#c4 ,we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 reason corrupt$1 & "r reason4 ,s9ce ! fall1 ! cle>ness ( ! human und]/&+ is lo/1 & ! light t rema9s is eclips$ by ! int]position ( s5sual lu/4 ,! c>nal m9d _c1 out ( ignorance1 & w n f pride & o!r malignant habits1 receive ?+s spiritual4 ,& f h5ce arises _m suspicions & d\bts1 7conc]n+ sup]natural v]ities7 ! %ad[s ( d>k5$ reason1 & ( dy+ fai?4 ,if any div9e my/]y seems incr$ible1 x is f ! corruption ( our reason1 n f reason itself2 f its d>kness1 n its light4 ,& z reason is oblig$ to correct ! errors ( s5se1 :5 x is deceiv$ ei!r by "s vici\s quality 9 ! organ1 or by ! di/ance ( ! object1 or by ! fals5ess ( ! m$ium1 t corrupts ! image 9 convey+ ( x4 ,s x is ! (fice ( fai? to re=m ! judgm5t ( reason1 :5 ei!r f its own weakness1 or ! height ( ?+s spiritual1 x is mi/ak5 ab\t !m4 ,= ?is end sup]natural revelation 0 giv51 n to ext+ui% reason1 b to r$ress x1 & enri* x ) ! discov]y ( heav5ly ?+s4 ,fai? is call$ wisdom & k3 x do? n qu5* ! vig\r ( ! faculty :]e9 x is seat$1 b elevates x1 & gives x a spiritual p]ception ( ^? ?+s t are mo/ di/ant f its comm]ce4 ,x do? n lead u ?r\gh a mi/ to ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light40 ,,bates4 ,footnote #gi3 ,inf9itus1 imm5sus soli sibi tantus1 quantus e/ notus1 nobis v]o ad intellectum pectus angu/um e/1 ide sic cum dign e/imamus1 cm inae/imabilem dicimus4 ,m94 ,fel4 ,footnote #hj3 ,he :o has m>k$ ! diff]5ces betwe5 tru? & error1 good & evil1 made !m discov]able1 & =m$ human m9ds susceptible ( _! impressions1 !reby discov]s 8 w t we %\ld att5d to !m1 & has made x our duty to d s4 ,) ?is s5tim5t sacr$ revelation is expressly accordant2 8prove all ?+s1 hold fa/ t :i* is good40 ,! ,gospel requires n fai? )\t evid5ce1 x dem&s no m ass5t ?an is proportion$ to ! weight ( probability1 & *>ges z a crime only our refus+ to att5d to ! evid5ce1 or our com+ to x ) he>ts prejudic$ aga9/1 & !re=e ins5sible to1 its evid5ce4 ,! ex]cise ( reason is ess5tial to fai?1 = h[ sudd5 soev] our convictions1 /ill x is ! judgm5t :i* is conv9c$4 ,yet reason has h] due prov9ce2 %e may & ought to asc]ta9 ! g5u95ess1 au!nticity1 & div9e au?ority ( ! scriptures4 ,:5 ?is is done1 %e _c correctly delay h] ass5t1 because %e may n fully compreh5d ! promises or works ( ,god1 = ?is w\ld require wisdom no less ?an ,div9e4 ,b suppose %e %\ld presume to try !m1 by :at balances %all %e weigh !m8 ,to :at %all %e comp>e !m8 ,to ! reasons & fitness ( ?+s8 :at are ^! b circum/ances & relations spr++ f ! works ( ,god8 ,8 creation orig9at$ f 8 wisdom & p[]1 & is ev] dep5d5t on !m4 ,?is is !re=e to circumscribe inf9ite wisdom by :at has be5 already discov]$ ( x2 x is to limit inf9ite p[] f effect+ any ?+ :i* x has n hi!rto accompli%$4 ,su* judgm5t is n ! "w ( reason1 x is irrational4 ,reason c only make an induction1 :]e !re exi/s premises f :i* a conclusion c be drawn2 b "h h] limits are exce$$1 %e has no /&>d by :i* %e c measure inf9ity4 ,by reason+ we ju/ly inf] f ! works ( ,god1 _m ( 8 glori\s moral1 z well z natural1 p]fections2 we ga!r t he is holy1 j1 true1 & good1 & we may fairly say t he w nev] dep>t f su* rectitude1 b t all 8 works w be con=m$ to su* pr9ciples4 ,we c g no f>!r ?an unto g5]als1 we h no "r to "q any ^w or act ( 81 & say x is n con=m$ to su* p]fections1 because ?is w\ld suppose t we possess inf9ite wisdom4 ,he may h ways ( solv+ our difficulties & objections1 ) :i* we are n acqua9t$4 ,su* judgm5t is n only irrational1 b arrogant1 z x is an ext5sion ( ! claims ( reason beyond h] j limits4 ,our duty 9 su* case is exemplifi$ 9 ! fa!r ( ! fai?ful4 ,at ,god's comm& we mu/1 l him1 sacrifice our ,isaacs1 & leave to him bo? to accompli% 8 promises & to ju/ify ! action4 ,x is evid5t t ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is b p>tially reveal$ to man1 b suffici5tly to let him into a compet5t k ( ! plan ( r$emption4 ,footnote #ha3 ,vid4 ,epi/4 #b4 ad ,dionys4 ,footnote #hb3 ,vid4 ,euseb4 ,prp4 ,evang4 ,lib4 ,,xiii4 cap4 #ab4 ,footnote #hc3 ,vid4 ,huet4 ,concord4 ,ration4 ,fid4 ,lib4 ,,ii4 cap4 #c4 ,footnote #hd3 ,see ,dr4 ,b]riman's ,hi/orical acc\nt1 c4 page #id4 ,footnote #he3 8,philo uses n ! "n = 8 d]ivative ,be+ 9 ! ,godhead1 :i* we see ! o!r ,jews ( ! "t us+ 9 ! ,gospels4 ,he speaks n ( him1 by 8 natural appellation ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,no6 ,he takes up ano!r title = him1 :i* inde$ 0 kn[n equally to o!r ,jews1 or ,philo c\ld n possibly h adopt$ x2 :i* 0 kn[n equally to ! ,g5tiles1 z ,i %all %[ h]eaft]2 b :i* 0 kn[n only to ! s*ol>s ( ei!r4 ,he calls him #8! ,,logos ( ,god4' ,?is is a "n1 t c be borr[$1 toge!r ) ! idea annex$ to x1 only f ! ,jews1 or f ! common ance/ors ( !m & ( ! ,g5tiles2 t answ]s exactly to ! ,dab> ( ,jehovah 9 ! ,hebrew ,scriptures1 & to ! ,memra ( ,jehovah 9 ! ,*aldee p>aphra/s ^u !m2 & signifies m]ely #8! ,,^w ( ,god4' ,?is "n has be5 s9ce introduc$ into our religion1 by "o ( ! inspir$ tea*]s ( x4 ,& not)/&+ ! ductility ( ! ,greek language 9 ?is in/ance1 :i* w\ld all[ x to be r5d]$ ei!r ! ,^w or ! ,reason ( ,god2 yet ! ,engli% ,bible1 ) a /rict adh]5ce to propriety1 & 9 full con=mity to ! anci5t ,*ri/ians & anci5t ,jews1 has reject$ ! accid5tal signification1 & embrac$ only ! imm$iate & ! g5u9e4 ,yet1 ev5 n[1 ! "n is conf9$ 9 its use to ! m improv$ intellects among u4 ,& x mu/ !re=e h peculi>ly be51 9 ! days ( ,philo1 ! philosophical d5om9ation ( ,him1 :o 0 popul>ly call$ ! ,son ( ,god4 8,! use ( ! "n ( ,logos1 or ,^w1 by ,philo & by ,/4 ,john 9 concurr5ce1 suffici5tly m>ks ! k ( ! "n among ! ,jews4 ,b ! total sil5ce conc]n+ x1 by ! ,jewi% writ]s ( ! ?ree fir/ ,gospels2 ! equal sil5ce ( ! introduc$ ,jews conc]n+ x1 9 all ! f\r2 & ! ackn[l$g$ use ( x ?r\gh all ! ,jewi% records ( our religion1 m]ely by ,/4 ,john himself2 prove x to h be5 famili> to a few only4 ,x is inde$ too my/]i\s 9 its allusion1 & too r$ucible into metaphor 9 its import1 to h ev] be5 ! common & ord9>y appellation = ! ,son ( ,god4 ,orig9at+ f ! spiritual pr9ciple ( connexion1 betwixt ! fir/ & ! second ,be+ 9 ! ,godhead2 m>k+ ?is1 by a spiritual idea ( connexion2 & consid]+ x to be z close & z necess>y z ! ,^w is to ! en]getick ,m9d ( ,god1 :i* _c bury its intellectual en]gies 9 sil5ce1 b mu/ put !m =? 9 spee*2 x is too spiritual 9 itself1 to be address$ to ! fai? ( ! multitude4 ,if ) s full a ref]5ce to our bodily ideas1 & s positive a filiation ( ! ,second ,be+ to ! ,fir/1 we h se5 ! grossness ( ,arian criticism endeav\r+ to resolve ! doctr9e into ! m]e du/ ( a figure2 h[ mu* m ready w\ld x h be5 to d s1 if we _h only su* a spiritual d5om9ation z ?is1 = ! second8 ,?is w\ld c]ta9ly h be5 consid]$ by x1 z too unsub/antial = di/9ct p]sonality1 & !re=e too evanesc5t = equal div9ity4 8,/4 ,john inde$ adopt$ ?is philosophical title1 = ! d5om9ation ( ! ,son ( ,god2 only 9 "o solemn & prefatory passage ( 8 ,gospel1 9 two slight & incid5tal passages ( 8 ,epi/les1 & 9 "o ( 8 ,book ( revelations4 ,ev5 !re1 ! use ( ! popul> in/ead ( ! philosophical "n1 9 ! ?ree ,gospels antec$5t to 81 preclud$ all probability ( miscon/ruction4 ,yet1 n cont5t ) ?is1 he =m$ an additional b>ri]4 ,at ! same in/ant 9 :i* he speaks ( ! ,logos1 he ass]ts him to be di/9ct f ,god ! ,fa!r1 & yet to be equally ,god ) him4 #8,9 ! beg9n+1' he says1 #80 ,,! ,,^w2 & ,,! ,,^w 0 ) ,god2 & ,,! ,,^w 0 ,,god4' ,hav+ ?us secur$ ! two gr& po9ts relat+ to ! ,logos1 he c h no?+ m to say ^u ! subject1 ?an to repeat :at he has /at$1 = impress+ ! deep] conviction4 ,he accord+ly repeats x4 ,8 p]sonality he impresses aga91 ?us2 #8,,! ,,same 0 9 ! beg9n+ ) ,god4' ,8 div9ity also he aga9 inculcates1 ?us3 #8,,all ,,?+s ,,7 ,,made ,,by ,,him1 & ,,)\t ,,him ,,0 ,,n ,,any ,,?+ ,,made ,,t ,,0 ,,made4' ,"h ! v repetition itself1 ( en=c+ 8 claim to div9ity1 by ascrib+ ! creation to him2 is pla9ly an union ( two clauses1 ea* ann\nc+ him z ! ,creator ( ! univ]se1 & "o d\bl+ ov] ! o!r4 ,& ! uncreat$ nature ( 8 own exi/5ce is ! m /rongly en=c$ ^u ! m9d1 by be+ contra/$ ) ! creat$ nature ( all o!r exi/5ces4 ,^! 7 ,,made1 b he himself ,,02 made by ,him1 :o 0 ) ,god1 & 0 ,god4 ,nor w\ld all ?is precaution suffice1 9 ! op9ion ( ,/4 ,john4 ,he mu/ place /ill /rong] f5ces aga9/ ! dang]\s _s ( error4 ,he !re=e goes on to say1 9 confirmation ( 8 p]sonality & div9ity1 & 9 application ( all to our ,savi\r3 #8,,he 0 9 ! _w1 & ,,! ,,_w ,,0 ,,made ,,by ,,him1 & ! _w knew him n2 ,,he came unto ,,8 ,,own ,,prop] ,,doma9s1 & ,,8 ,,own ,,prop] ,,dome/icks receiv$ him n4' ,& he closes all1 ) judici\sly draw+ ! sev]al p>ts ( 8 ass]tions be=e into "o full po9t2 & ) additionally expla9+ 8 philosophical t]m1 by a direct ref]5ce ( x to t popul> "o :i* he uses ev] aft]w>ds3 #8& ,,! ,,^w 0 made fle%1 & dwelt among u2 & we beheld 8 glory1 ! glory z ( ,,! ,,only ,,begott5 ,,( ,,! ,,fa!r1 full ( grace & tru?4' 8,yet1 :5 su* gu>ds 7 requisite1 :at induc$ ,/4 ,john to use ?is philosophical title at all8 ,! reason 0 assur$ly ?is4 ,! title 0 9 high repute1 & 9 famili> use1 among ! ref9$ spirits ( ! age2 & 8 ,gospel 0 peculi>ly calculat$ = ! s]vice ( su*4 ,! almo/ p]petual recurr5ce ( ! appellation 9 ,philo's works %[s evid5tly ! use & ! repute 9 :i* x 01 among ! m spiritualiz$ ( ! ,jews4 ,/4 ,john !re=e adopt$ x himself1 = ! m easy access to _! conviction4 ,x 0 also cong5ial1 probably1 ( itself to ! spiritualiz$ /ate ( ,/4 ,john's m9d4 ,he1 :o has dwelt s mu* m ?an ! o!r ,evangeli/s ^u ! doctr9es ( our ,savi\r2 & :o has drawn out s _m ( !m1 9 all _! spiritual ref9em5t ( ideas2 w\ld naturally pref] ! spiritual t]m ( relation%ip = ,god ! ,son & ,god ! ,fa!r1 be=e ! bodily1 :5ev] ! intellect 0 rais$ en\gh to receive x1 & :5ev] ! use ( x 0 suffici5tly gu>d$ f dang]4 ,^! 7 two reasons1 ,i suppose1 t induc$ ,/4 ,john to use x a few times4 ,& ^! 7 equally 7,i suppose7 ! reasons1 t induc$ him1 ) all 8 gu>ds1 to use x only a few4 8,nor let u be told1 9 ! ra%ness ( ,arian absurdity1 t we misund]/& ,/4 ,john 9 ?is int]pretation ( 8 words4 ,if reason is capable ( expla9+ words1 & if ,/4 ,john 0 capable ( convey+ 8 mean+ 9 words to ! e> ( reason2 !n we may boldly appeal to ! common s5se ( mank9d1 & insi/ ^u ! tru? ( our int]pretation4 ,common s5se inde$ ha? already det]m9$ ! po9t1 9 an imp>tial p]son1 9 an enemy1 9 a ,hea!n4 ,i allude to t extraord9>y approbation1 :i* 0 giv5 by a ,hea!n ( ! ?ird c5tury to ?is passage ( ,/4 ,john4 #8,( mod]n philosoph]s1' says ,eusebius1 #8,amelius is an em95t "o1 be+ himself1 if ev] !re 0 "o1 a zealot = ! philosophy ( ,plato2 & he call$ ! ,div9e ( ! ,hebrews a ,b>b>ian1 z if he w\ld n condesc5d to make m5tion ( ! ,evangeli/ ,john by "n4' ,su* is ,eusebius's acc\nt ( our ref]ee4 ,b :at are ! t]ms ( 8 aw>d8 ,!y are ^!4 #8,& su* inde$ 0 ! ,logos1' he says1 #8by :om1 a p]petual exi/5ce1 ! ?+s creat$ 7 creat$1 z also ,h]aclitus has said2 & :o by ,jupit]1 ! ,b>b>ian says1 be+ con/itut$ 9 ! rank & dignity ( a ,pr9ciple1 is ) ,god & is ,god1 by :om all ?+s absolutely 7 creat$2 9 :om ! creat$ liv+ ?+1 & life1 & exi/5ce1 _h a bir?1 & fell into a body1 & putt+ on fle% appe>$ a man2 &1 aft] %[+ ! greatness ( 8 nature1 & be+ :olly dissolv$1 is aga9 deifi$ & is ,god1 su* z he 0 be=e he 0 br\ght d[n into ! body & ! fle% & a man4 ,^! ?+s1 if translat$ out ( ! ,b>b>ian's !ology1 n z %ad$ ov] !re1 b on ! contr>y z plac$ 9 full view1 w\ld be pla94' ,9 ?is v s+ul> & v valuable comm5t ^u ,/4 ,john's ,gospel 9 g5]al1 & ^u 8 preface 9 p>ticul>1 we may see1 ?r\gh ! h>% & obscure language ( ! :ole1 "s circum/ances ( great mom5t4 ,! bold air ( arrogance 9 ! bl9d$ ,hea!n ov] ! illum9at$ ,div9e mu/ /rike at once ^u e eye4 ,b ! ,logos appe>s1 f him1 to h be5 kn[n to ! philosoph]s ( antiquity lat] ?an ! ,gospel2 & kn[n too z a p]petual ,exi/5ce1 & ! ,mak] ( ! _w4 ,/4 ,john also is witness$ by a ,hea!n1 & by "o :o put him d[n = a ,b>b>ian1 to h repres5t$ ! ,logos z ,,! ,,mak] ,,( ,,all ,,?+s1 z ,,) ,,god1 & z ,,god2 z "o likewise1 #89 :om ! creat$ liv+ ,?+1' or ! human s\l ( our ,savi\r1 #8&' ev5 #8,life & ,exi/5ce' !mselves1 ^? primog5ial pr9ciples ( ,deity1 #8_h a bir?1 & fell into a body1 & putt+ on fle% appe>$ a man1' :o 0 !re=e man & ,god 9 "o2 :o accord+ly #8%[$ ! greatness ( 8 nature' by 8 miracles1 0 #8:olly dissolv$1' & !n #80 aga9 ,,deifi$1 & ,,is ,,god1' ev5 #8,,su* ,,z ,,he ,,01 be=e he 0 br\ght d[n into ! body & ! fle% & a man4' ,& ,/4 ,john is atte/$ to h decl>$ ?is1 #8n ev5 z %ad$ ov]1' b #8on ! contr>y z plac$ 9 full view4' ,we h ?us a te/imony to ! pla9 mean+ ( ,/4 ,john1 & to ! evid5t ,godhead ( 8 ,logos1 a ,godhead equally be=e & aft] 8 dea?2 mo/ unque/ionable 9 its nature1 v e>ly 9 its age1 & peculi>ly =cible 9 its import4 ,/4 ,john1 we see1 is ref]r$ to 9 a language1 t %[s him to h be5 well kn[n to ! ,grecian cotempor>ies ( ,amelius1 z a writ]1 z a =eign]1 & z a m>k$ ass]tor ( ,div9ity = 8 ,logos40 ,,:itak]4 ,footnote #hf3 ,vid4 ,=bes4 ,in/ruct4 ,hi/4 ,!ol4 ,lib4 ,i4 cap4 #b 4 #h4 ,footnote #hg3 ,vid4 ,curcell 9 ,quatt]n4 ,diss]t4 de ,voc4 ,tr9it4 p]son ge4 ,footnote #hh3 ,vid4 ,calv4 ,in/itut4 ,lib4 ,i4 cap4 #ac4 4 #e4 ,footnote #hi3 8,! doctr9e ( a plurality appe>s 9 ! v fir/ words ( inspiration4 ,god w\ld n record ! hi/ory ( creation1 )\t in=m+ ! ,*ur* t ! "* ( ,creator 0 by no means to be conf9$ to "o p]son4 ,x has (t5 be5 obs]v$1 t ?is is taught 9 ! words r5d]$ ,god creat$1 :]e we h a n\n 9 ! plural jo9$ ) a v]b 9 ! s+ul> numb]1 pla9ly express+ a plurality 9 unity4 ,t ?is is ! g5u9e s5se ( ! passage appe>s f ! "w ascrib$1 9 ! next v]se1 to ! ,_s ( ,god1 :o is said to h #8mov$ on ! face ( ! wat]s4' ,by mod]n ,jews1 :om "s ,*ri/ians h foll[$1 ?is expression has be5 r5d]$1 #8a w9d ( ,god1' or #8a mighty w9d4' ,b ! firmam5t1 or expanse1 0 n creat$ till ! second day4 ,?is includes ! atmosph]e :i* surr\nds our e>?3 = ! f[l is said to #8fly above ! e>? 9 ! op5 firmam5t ( heav54' ,n[1 x _c reasonably be suppos$ t !re c\ld be a mighty w9d1 or any w9d at all1 be=e ! exi/5ce ( an atmosph]e4 8,if we turn to ! gospel-hi/ory1 we f9d a ?ird p]son m5tion$ z engag$ 9 ! "w ( creation4 #8,all ?+s 7 made by' t ,^w1 :o #89 ! beg9n+ exi/$ ) ,god4' 8,?is plurality appe>s /ill m expressly1 :5 ! sacr$ hi/orian gives an acc\nt ( ! creation ( man3 #8,& ,god said1 ,let u make man 9 our image1 aft] our lik5ess4' ,b x is a plurality 9 unity3 #8,s ,god creat$ man 9 8 own image4' ,x has be5 ju/ly obs]v$1 t to ?is ! language ( ,elihu1 & ( ! royal ,prea*]1 agrees3 #8,none sai?1 ,:]e is ,god my ,mak]s2' &1 #8,rememb] n[ ?y ,creators4' ,no?+ c be m absurd ?an ! v>i\s attempts :i* h be5 made to %ew1 t ?is language may be o!rwise und]/ood4 ,god c\ld nev] speak 9 ?is mann] to angels1 or to any second causes4 ,= to :omsoev] ^! words 7 address$1 !y mu/ h be5 co-op]ators ) ,god 9 ?is div9e "w4 ,!y mu/ h assi/$ him 9 mak+ man4 ,philo ! ,jew expressly says t ^! words1 ,let u make1 decl>e a plurality4 ,t ! ,jewi% writ]s 9 g5]al view ?is language z includ+ a my/]y1 n to be made kn[n to ! vulg>1 & inde$ /udi\sly conceal$ by !m1 f _! abhorr5ce ( ,*ri/ianity1 has be5 else:]e demon/rat$4 ,x is !re=e unnecess>y to enl>ge "h4 ,i %all only add1 t ! mod]n ,jews are s fully conv9c$ t ! doctr9e ( a plurality is conta9$ 9 ^! words1 z to wi% to alt] ! read+4 ,in/ead ( ,let u make man1 !y incl9e to read1 ,let man be made2 al?\gh ! ,sam>itan text1 ! ,septuag9t1 ! ,talmudi/s1 & all _! translations1 :e!r anci5t or mod]n1 express ! language 9 ! same mann] ) our v]sion4 8,! same important doctr9e is introduc$ 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,fall4 ,t ?ree-"o ,god1 :o said1 #8,let u make man aft] our image1' 9 ! same "* lam5ts ! loss ( ?is image4 #8,,jehovah ,god said1 ,behold1 ! man is become z "o ( u2' or1 z "s read ! passage1 #8,behold ! man1 :o 0 z "o ( u6' ,"h ,philo obs]ves2 #8,^! words1 z "o ( u1 are n put = "o1 b = m ?an "o4' ,! le>n$ ,allix has rem>k$ t ! anci5t ,jewi% writ]s ma9ta91 t ,god #8speaks n ?is to ! angels1 :o _h no common lik5ess to ! unity or ess5ce ( ,god1 b to ,him :o 0 ! cele/ial ,adam1 :o is "o ) ,god4' ,to :om ?is "* applies1 we le>n f ! ,t>gum ( ,jona?an on ! place1 :o "h speaks ( #8! only begott5 9 heav54' 8,?is doctr9e is also taught 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,confusion ( ,tongues4 #8,,jehovah said1--,g to1 let u g d[n1 & !re conf\nd _! language4' ,"h ! ,jews repeat _! contemptible subt]fuge1 t ,god addresses 8 #8h\se ( judgm5t1' t is1 creat$ angels4 ,= x is an e/abli%$ doctr9e ) !m1 t #8,god does no?+ )\t previ\sly consult+ ) 8 family above4' ,b x has ju/ly be5 obs]v$1 t ^! words1 if spok5 to angels1 w\ld imply t ,god 7 "o ( !m1 or t he desc5d$ 9 ! same mann] ) !m1 by a real *ange ( place4 ,besides1 9 a mom5t to *ange "o language into _m1 & to infuse ^! into ! m9ds ( m51 :o 7 utt] /rang]s to !m be=e1 s t !y %\ld entirely =get _! =m] modes ( spee*1 is a "w t f> surpasses ! p[] ( angels1 & c be accompli%$ by no be+ b t ,god1 ) :om to w & to d is ! same4 8,x mu/ be evid5t to e "o1 :o reads ! hi/ory ( ! ,old ,te/am5t ) any degree ( att5tion1 t an ,angel is (t5 introduc$ z speak+ ! language1 p]=m+ ! works1 & accept+ ! wor%ip1 :i* exclusively belong to ! ,supreme ,be+4 ,9 o!r words1 "o1 :o is und\bt$ly a div9e p]son1 (t5 appe>s 9 a delegat$ "*4 ,n[1 :ile x 0 ! w ( ,god 9 ?is mann] con/antly to rem9d 8 ,*ur* ( ! economy ( r$emption1 he at ! same "t taught h] a di/9ction ( p]sons 9 ! div9e ess5ce4 ,x 0 ?is ,angel :o appe>$ to ,abraham on diff]5t occasions1 to ,hag>1 to ,jacob1 to ,moses1 to ,jo%ua1 to ! ,israelites at ,bo*im1 to ,gideon1 to ,manoah & 8 wife4 ,b ,i ent] n into a p>ticul> consid]ation ( ^! appe>ances1 hav+ endeav\r$ to illu/rate ! "* ( ?is div9e ,mess5g] 9 ano!r place4 ,!re x has also be5 prov$1 t ! law 0 giv5 to ! ,israelites at ,m\nt ,s9ai by ! second p]son ( ! adorable ,tr9ity1 9 ! "* ( ! ,angel ( ,,jehovah4 ,x des]ves p>ticul> att5tion1 t at ! v "t t ! ,god ( ,israel gave 8 p a law1 by :i* !y 7 to be di/+ui%$ f all ! idolatr\s nations ar\nd1 "o special design ( :i* 0 to pres]ve ! doctr9e ( ! div9e unity2--at ! v "t t he pron\nc$ t lead+ precept1 #8,?\ %alt h no o!r gods be=e me2' he1 accord+ to ! ,sacr$ ,hi/ory1 view$ 9 its connexion1 su/a9$ ! "* ( an ,angel1 & 0 pleas$ to communicate ! k ( ?is fact to 8 p4 ,h[ c ^! app>5t contradictions be reconcil$1 b by admitt+ t x 0 ! w ( ,god to reveal himself to 8 *ur*1 z at ! same "t possess+ ess5tial unity & p]sonal plurality8 8,! m anci5t ,jewi% writ]s decl>e1 t two p]sons 7 engag$ 9 promulgat+ ! law4 ,!y say2 #8,! two fir/ precepts 7 spok5 by ! ,supreme ,_s1 b he spoke all ! re/ by 8 ,glory1 :o is call$ ,el ,%addai1 kn[n to ! fa!rs2 by :om ! prophets =etold future ev5ts2 :o is call$ ,jah3 9 :om ! ,"n ( ,god is2 ! ,belov$ ( ,god :o dwelt 9 ! temple2 & ! ,m\? ( ! ,,"l2 & ! ,face ( ! ,,"l2 & ! ,rock2 & t ,goodness :i* ,moses saw1 :5 he c\ld n see ,god4' ,else:]e !y call him #8! ,s*e*9ah1 by :om we draw ne> to ,god1 & pres5t our supplications to him2 :o is t ,angel 9 :om ! "n ( ,god is1 :o is himself call$ ,god & ,,jehovah4' ,! *ange ( p]son1 9 ! promulgation ( ! law1 ass]t$ by ^! writ]s1 is evid5tly a m]e fancy4 ,b _! language des]ves att5tion2 z x %ews h[ fully !y 7 conv9c$ ( ! doctr9e ( a plurality 9 unity1 :5 !y introduc$ x 9 ?is mann]4 8,x has be5 univ]sally admitt$ by ! fri5ds ( revelation1 t ! great end :i* ,god ha? 9 view 9 ! "w ( ,r$emption is ! display ( 8 own adorable p]fections4 ,b !re is d\btless ano!r1 al?\gh less att5d$ to1 n[ise incompatible ) ?is1 nay1 itself an em95t bran* ( ! supreme end4 ,?is is ! manife/ation ( ! my/]y ( ! ,tr9ity1 & ( ! mode ( subsi/5ce peculi> to ea* p]son 9 ! div9e ess5ce4 ,?is mu/ und\bt$ly be view$ z includ$ 9 ! "o great design ( ! all-wise ,god 9 our r$emption2 & x is evid5t t he ha? /ill kept x 9 eye1 9 ! revelation giv5 to ! ,*ur*1 & especially 9 ! hi/ory ( t "w1 z x is record$ 9 ! gospels4 ,we may trace ! doctr9e ( a ,tr9ity 9 ! acc\nts giv5 ( ! old creation2 b x appe>s ) f> sup]ior evid5ce 9 ! hi/ory ( ! new4 ,?is corresponds to ! sup]ior greatness ( ! "w1 & to ! bright] & m ext5sive display ( div9e p]fection4 8,su* 0 ! /ate ( ! ,*ur*1 z to admit ( a m full manife/ation ( ?is my/]y4 ,x 0 m obscurely reveal$ to ! patri>*s1 & "u ! ,mosaic economy4 ,?is 0 analog\s to ! g5]al "* ( ! revelation !n made2 z well z to ! /ate ( ! ,*ur*1 yet 9 h] infancy1 & expos$ to con/ant temptations to poly!ism1 f ! situation ( all ! surr\nd+ nations4 ,b #8:5 ! fulness ( ! "t 0 come1' t ! gospel %\ld be prea*$ to e creature1 & ! k+dom ( ,satan fall z lightn+ f heav51 9 ! ov]?r[ ( hea!n d>kness2 !re 7 no su* imp$im5ts to ! m cle> revelation ( ?is my/]i\s doctr9e4 ,! re/ ( ! div9e conduct inde$ r5d]$ ?is necess>y4 ,god _h n[ #8s5t =? 8 ,son1 made ( a woman1 made "u ! law1 to r$eem !m t 7 "u ! law4' ,! ends ( ?is mission c\ld n be accompli%$1 )\t a full revelation ( ! "* ( ?is illu/ri\s ,mess5g]4 ,he c\ld n o!rwise receive t homage f ! ,*ur*1 :i* he m]it$ z h] ,r$eem]1 & :i* 0 necess>y1 9 ord] to h] salvation4 ,n[1 8 "*1 z ess5tially ! ,son ( ,god1 & at ! same "t a div9e ,mess5g]1 c\ld n be prop]ly unfold$1 )\t a decl>ation bo? ( ! pat]nity ( ! ,fir/ ,p]son1 & ( t wond]ful disp5sation1 accord+ to :i* ! ,second1 al?\gh equal 9 p[] & glory1 volunt>ily #8empti$ himself4' ,nor c\ld ! unity ( ! "w ( r$emption1 z p]vad+ all ! disp5sations giv5 to ! ,*ur*1 & ! beautiful h>mony ( ! law & ! gospel1 be o!rwise display$4 ,)\t a full revelation ( ?is my/]y1 h[ c\ld x h be5 kn[n t he1 :o appe>$ 9 ! end ( ages z s5t ( ,god1 0 ! v same p]son :o _h =m]ly l$ ! ,*ur*1 z ! ,angel ( 8 face2 t ,he1 :o n[ br\ght spiritual r$emption to 8 folk1 0 no o!r ?an t ,angel-,r$eem]1 :o _h already s frequ5tly deliv]$ !m f temporal calamities8 8,if ?is my/]y be unkn[n or disbeliev$1 !re c be no fai? 9 ,*ri/ z ! ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & m54 ,= he :o believes n t ! ,son is 9 ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,fa!r 9 ! ,son1 z to id5tity ( ess5ce1 :ile at ! same "t !re is a di/9ction ( p]sons1 d5ies ! volunt>y subjection ( ! ,son to ! ,fa!r 9 ! et]nal cov5ant1 & ?us ! :ole f\ndation ( 8 m]it & ( our salvation4 ,9 relation to ! "w ( our r$emption1 & 9 ! hi/ory giv5 ( x1 are reveal$ v>i\s int]nal act+s ( ! div9e p]sons t[>ds ea* o!r1 z well z ^? ( an ext]nal nature4 ,! ,fa!r appo9ts1 gives1 s5ds1 prep>es a human nature = 8 ,son2 ! ,son und]takes1 gives himself1 comes1 assumes ?is nature4 8,f ! hi/ory giv5 ( ! conception ( ,*ri/1 we f9d t ?ree div9e p]sons 7 engag$ 9 ! creation ( ?is #8new ?+ 9 ! e>?4' ,! ,fa!r appe>s 9 ! "* ( #8! ,highe/2' ! ,?ird ,p]son1 z #8! ,holy ,gho/1' & #8! ,p[] ( ! ,highe/2' & ! ,second1 z #8! ,son ( ,god4' ,:5 ?is wond]ful ,p]son1 ! inc>nate ,^w1 0 to be manife/$ to ,israel at 8 baptism1 ea* div9e ,p]son concurr$ 9 ! "w4 ,! ,fa!r te/ifi$ 8 pres5ce & approbation by a voice f ! excell5t glory1 ann\nc+ ,jesus z 8 belov$ ,son2 & ! ,holy ,gho/ desc5d$ l a dove1 & re/$ on him4 ,! hi/ory ( 8 dea?1 view$ 9 its connexion1 af=ds a pro( ( a simil> k9d4 ,z #8x pleas$ ,,jehovah1' 9 ! p]son ( ! ,fa!r1 su/a9+ ! "* ( ,judge1 to bruise ! ,son z our ,surety2 & z he1 hav+ p[] ov] 8 own life1 comm5d$ 8 _s into ! h&s ( 8 ,fa!r1 ?us pres5t+ unto him a sacrifice ( a sweet-smell+ sav\r2 he did s #8?r\gh ! ,et]nal ,_s4' ,! same ?+ appe>s f ! resurrection ( ,jesus4 ,he 0 #8p[]fully decl>$ to be ! ,son ( ,god 9 8 resurrection f ! dead2' = he _h #8p[] to take aga9' t :i* no "o c\ld take f him4 ,?is "w is frequ5tly ascrib$ to ,god1 :]e ! t]m evid5tly d5otes ! ,fir/ ,p]son4 #8,god ha? rais$ up ,jesus aga92 z x is also writt5 9 ! second psalm1 ,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e4' ,z he 0 #8put to dea? 9 ! fle%1 he 0 quick5$ by ! ,_s1' by t ,_s ( hol9ess1 #8by :i* also he w5t & prea*$ unto ! spirits 9 prison4' ,nor is ?is less evid5t f ! acc\nt giv5 ( ! effusion ( ! ,_s4 ,?is is und\bt$ly a div9e "w2 & x is describ$ z belong+ to ea* adorable ,p]son4 ,jesus _h =etold t ! ,com=t] %\ld come1 t himself %\ld s5d him1 & t he %\ld at ! same "t be s5t by ! ,fa!r4 ,accord+ly1 f ! acc\nt giv5 ( ?is wond]ful ev5t by ! apo/le ,pet]1 :i* is left on record = ! in/ruction ( ! ,*ur*1 we f9d t ea* div9e ,p]son 0 engag$ 9 accompli%+ x3 #8,jesus1 hav+ receiv$ ( ! ,fa!r ! promise ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ha? %$ =? ?is :i* ye n[ see & he>4' 8,x is und5iable1 t "o special end1 :i* ,*ri/ _h 9 view 9 8 miracul\s works1 0 to confirm 8 doctr9e ) respect to 8 equality ) ! ,fa!r4 ,:5 he gave ?anks at ! tomb ( ,laz>us1 be=e rais+ him f ! dead1 x 0 because ( ! p :o /ood by1 t !y might believe t ! ,fa!r _h s5t him2 & s5t him z a ,mess5g] inve/$ ) div9e p[]1 because ess5tially possess+ div9e p]fection4 ,= he _h previ\sly said to 8 disciples3 #8,?is sickness is n unto dea?1 b = ! glory ( ,god1 t ! ,son ( ,god might be glorifi$ !reby2' & taught ,m>?a1 t if %e #8w\ld believe1 %e w\ld see ! glory ( ,god1' 9 see+ ! manife/ation ( t p[] :i* ess5tially belong$ to himself1 z #8! ,resurrection & ! ,life4' ,:5 he cur$ ! man sick ( ! palsy1 x 0 9 ord] to prove t he _h #8p[] on e>? to =give s92' :ile he admitt$ ! pr9ciple held by ! scribes1 t no "o c\ld =give s9s b ,god only4 ,on diff]5t occasions he ref]s to 8 miracul\s works1 z irrefragable evid5ces ( 8 hav+ ! same ess5ce ) ! ,fa!r2 & ( ! mutual inexi/5ce1 z "s h express$ x1 ( ! ,fa!r 9 ! ,son1 & ( ! ,son 9 ! ,fa!r1 9 respect ( ?is ess5tial unity1 :ile !re is at ! same "t a real di/9ction ( p]sons4 ,:5 8 enemies accus$ him ( blasphemy1 because he said1 #8,i am ! ,son ( ,god1' #8mak+ himself ,god2' he repli$1 #8,if ,i d n ! works ( my ,fa!r1 believe me n4 ,b if ,i d1 ?\gh ye believe n me1 believe ! works2 t ye may "k & believe t ! ,fa!r is 9 me1 & ,i 9 him4' ,to ,philip1 :5 desir+ to see ! ,fa!r1 he said1 #8,believe me1 t ,i am 9 ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,fa!r 9 me2 or else believe me = ! v "w's sake4' ,! ,evangeli/ ,john1 :5 ref]r+ to ! signs record$ 9 ! prec$+ hi/ory1 subjo9s ?is decl>ation2 #8,^! are writt51 t ye might believe t ,jesus is ! ,son ( ,god4' ,t he appropriates ?is "* to ,jesus1 z expressive ( supreme deity1 is evid5t f ! uni=m t5or ( ! gospel :i* be>s 8 "n4 8,! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is peculi>ly elucidat$ by ! hi/ory ( r$emption2 z x does n m]ely exhibit all ! adorable ,p]sons z engag$ 9 ?is "w1 b ascribes a peculi> op]ation to ea* ,p]son4 ,! contrivance ( our r$emption is ascrib$ to ! ,fa!r2 ! pur*ase ( x to ! ,son2 & ! effectual application ( ?is pur*as$ r$emption to ! ,holy ,_s4 ,! ,fa!r s5ds 8 ,son z our ,surety2 ! ,son *e]fully comes 9 ?is "*2 & ! ,holy ,_s is s5t by bo?4 ,! purpose ( election is m imm$iately ascrib$ to ! ,fa!r2 ! objects ( 8 love are all *os5 9 ,*ri/2 & !y1 :o 7 ?us *os5 f et]nity1 are 9 "t *os5 out ( ! _w1 & sep>at$ = himself1 by ! r5ew+ & sanctify+ "w ( ! ,_s4 8,nor is ?is all4 ,! peculi> op]ation ( ea* ,p]son1 9 ! "w ( our salvation1 is p]fectly analag\s to ! ord] ( subsi/5ce 9 ! ,holy ,tr9ity2 & ?us beautifully illu/rates ! mutual relations ( ! div9e ,p]sons4 ,all ! ext]nal works ( ,god1 inde$1 are common to ea* ,p]son2 z ! div9e nature is ! same indivisible pr9ciple ( op]ation4 ,yet ^! works are di/9ctly ascrib$ to ! ?ree ,p]sons1 because ea* ,p]son op]ates accord+ to ! ord] ( subsi/5ce4 ,9 ! old creation1 ! ,fa!r call$ all ?+s into be+ by 8 co-ess5tial ,^w1 communicat+ life imm$iately by ! ,_s1 z ex]cis+ a g5]at+ p[] on ! un=m$ mass4 ,:5 ,god creat$ man1 ! ,fir/ ,p]son =m$ him by ! ,second1 z 8 ess5tial ,image1 giv+ him life1 bo? natural & moral1 by ! ,?ird1 z #8! ,_s ( life4' ,yet ?is implies no inf]iority1 or m]e in/rum5tality1 9 any ( ! adorable ,p]sons2 b only ! mo/ p]fect ord] & h>mony4 ,! case is ! same 9 ! new creation4 ,x seems mo/ consi/5t ) div9e wisdom1 t he :o is fir/ 9 ! ord] ( subsi/5ce %\ld r s5d ?an be s5t2 t ! ,son1 :o is #8! image ( ! invisible ,god1' %\ld procure ! re/oration ( t bless$ image lo/ by s92 & t he1 :o proce$s f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 %\ld be s5t by bo?1 to quick5 ^? :o are spiritually dead4 ,?is di/9ct op]ation inde$1 z x corresponds ) ! ord] ( subsi/5ce1 beautifully h>monizes ) ! di/+ui%+ "* belong+ to ea* ,p]son4 ,he1 :o is ess5tially ! ,fa!r1 assumes ! "* ( pat]nity1 9 a f$]al respect1 t[>ds ^? :o are orphans & ali5s4 ,! only begott5 ,son ( ,god is s5t =?1 made "u ! law1 t !y may #8receive ! adoption ( sons1' & appe>s z #8! fir/-born among _m bre?r54' ,! adorable ,_s1 #8! brea? ( ,,jehovah1' brea!s on ! sla91 t !y may live2 giv+ !m a new he>t & a "r _s4 ,he1 :o proce$s f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 unites ! s9n] to bo?4 8,is x #8life et]nal to "k ! only true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ :om he ha? s5t8' ,ha? no "o ! ,fa!r1 :o #8d5ie? ! ,son8' ,c no "o hon\r ! ,fa!r1 #8:o hon\re? n ! ,son8' ,is x ! ,_s alone :o quick5e?1 & :o tea*e? u to #8"k ! ?+s t are freely giv5 u ( ,god8' ,c no man #8say t ,jesus is ! ,"l1 b by ! ,holy ,gho/8' ,is x ?r\gh ,*ri/ t #8we h access by "o ,_s unto ! ,fa!r8' ,let u bless ,god = ! revelation ( ! my/]y ( a ,tr9ity 9 unity2 & especially because he ha? reveal$ x s cle>ly 9 ! hi/ory ( our r$emption1 9 relation to t "w 9 :i* a peculi> op]ation belongs to ea* adorable ,p]son1 9 :i* ! love ( a ?ree-"o ,god is s wond]fully display$1 9 :i* we disc]n s bless$ a h>mony1 n only ( div9e p]fections1 b ( div9e ,p]sons6 ,9 all our wor%ip1 let u view ,god accord+ to ?is revelation1 ascrib+ glory to him #8:o is1 & :o 01 & :o is to come1 & to ! ,sev5 ,spirits :i* are be=e 8 ?rone1 & to ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is ! fai?ful witness1 & ! fir/-begott5 f ! dead1 & ! pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?4' ,let u e>ne/ly desire communion ) ?is ?ree-"o ,god2 ) ! ,fa!r1 9 8 love z ! spr+ ( our salvation2 ) ! ,son1 9 all t grace :i* he ha? pur*as$ by 8 blood2 & ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 ! :ole ext5t ( 8 efficaci\s op]ation4 ,9 ord] to ?is1 let u press aft] union ) ,*ri/1 t 9 him we may be unit$ to ! ,fa!r by t "o ,_s :o proce$s f bo?1 & :o is conf]r$ by bo? z ! ,_s ( adoption4 ,let u cultivate love to ! bre?r51 z memb]s ( ! same my/ical body1 desir+ to be #8"o he>t & "o s\l2' t al?\gh _m1 we may be "o1 & ?us be assimilat$1 9 our weak measure1 to ! bless$ ,tr9ity 9 respect ( unity2 z ,jesus prays 9 behalf ( 8 ,*ur*2--#8,t !y all may be "o2 z ?\1 ,fa!r1 art 9 me1 & ,i 9 !e2 t !y also may be "o 9 u4--,i 9 !m1 & ?\ 9 me1 t !y may be made p]fect 9 "o2 & t ! _w may "k t ?\ ha/ s5t me1 & ha/ lov$ !m1 z ?\ ha/ lov$ me4'0 ,,jamieson4 ,footnote #ij3 ,see ,le ,cl]c's ,supplem5t to ,dr4 ,hammond on ! ,new ,te/am5t1 preface to ,john i4 ,footnote #ia3 ,see ,biddle's ,confession ( ,fai?1 t\*+ ! holy ,tr9ity1 ,article ,,vi4 ,footnote #ib3 ,"s h ?\ght1 t be+ ( ! mascul9e g5d]1 because x ref]s imm$iately to 1 :i* is ( ! neut]1 implies1 t ! ,_s is tak5 p]sonally1 :i* is ! reason ( ?is grammatical con/ruction2 b if x be said t ! reason :y x is mascul9e is1 because x agrees ) 1 x1 not)/&+1 proves ! ,p]sonality ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 s9ce a ,com=t] is a p]sonal "*4 ,! same ?+ is obs]v$ 9 ! grammatical con/ruction ( t scripture1 ,eph4 i4 #ac1 #ad4 speak+ conc]n+ ! ,holy ,_s ( promise1 2 x is said1 1 :i* d5otes ! p]sonal "* ( ! ,_s1 o!rwise x w\ld h be5 1 unless y suppose agrees ) 1 :i* seems to be a m /ra9$ s5se ( ! grammatical con/ruction ?an ! o!r1 :i* proves 8 p]sonality4 ,footnote #ic3 8,,t ! ,holy ,scriptures make m5tion ( ,?ree by way ( great em95ce & di/9ction may appe> f _m passages1 out ( :i* ,i %all only produce "s4 ,at ! ,pr$iction ( ! bless$ ,virg9's conception1 :i* 0 to be )\t ! concurr5ce ( a man1 ! div9e message is deliv]$ 9 ^! words3 ,! ,holy ,gho/ %all come ^u !e1 & ! p[] ( ! ,highe/ %all ov]%ad[ !e2 ,!re=e1 also t ,holy ,?+1 t %all be born ( !e1 %all be call$ ! ,son ( ,god4 ,"h are pla9ly di/+ui%$ f ea* o!r1 ! ,holy ,gho/1 or ,p[] ov]%ad[+2 ! ,highe/1 ^: ,p[] t ,_s is2 & ! ,holy ,?+1 or ,p]son1 :o is call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 because born ( a "m1 impregnat$ by t ,div9e ,p[]4 ,at our ,bless$ ,"l's ,baptism1 ! ,_s ( ,god1 we read1 desc5d$ l a dove & re/$ ^u him1 & a voice f ,heav5 decl>$ him to be ! ,son ( ,god3 ,no?+ c be pla9] ?an ?ree ,p]sonalities 9 ?is transaction2 ! ,fa!r speak+ f ,heav51 ! ,son com+ out ( ,jordan1 & ! ,_s desc5d+ f above4 ,9 ! ,promise1 :i* our bless$ ,savi\r makes 8 disciples1 to com=t _! he>ts aga9/ :at 0 com+ ^u !m1 ,i w pray ! ,fa!r1 & he %all give y ano!r com=t]1 t he may abide ) y =ev]1 ev5 ! ,_s ( ,tru?2 & :5 ! com=t] is come1 :om ,i w s5d unto y f ! ,fa!r1 ev5 ! ,_s ( ,tru?1 :i* proce$e? f ! ,fa!r1 he %all te/ify ( me1 !re are manife/ly ,acts1 & ,p]sons1 & capacities1 diff]5t4 ,! ,fa!r1 f :om ! ,_s proce$s1 :om ! ,son prays1 & by :om1 at ! ,son's ,reque/1 ! ,com=t] 0 giv53 ,! ,son1 pray+ ! ,fa!r2 s5d+ ! ,com=t] f ! ,fa!r1 & te/ifi$ ( by ! ,_s s s5t3 ,& ! ,_s1 giv5 by ! ,fa!r1 s5t by ! ,son1 te/ify+ ( ! ,son1 &1 ^u ! ,son's ,dep>ture1 abid+ = ev] ) ! ,disciples4 8,! great ,apo/le ( ! ,g5tiles1 to en=ce ! ,doctr9e ( ! resurrection1 tells ! ,romans1 t if ! ,_s ( him1 :o rais$ ,jesus f ! dead1 dwelt 9 !m1 he t rais$ ,*ri/ f ! dead w\ld also quick5 _! mortal bodies by 8 ,_s1 t dwell$ 9 !m2 :]e he evid5tly ref]s to ,jesus1 ! ,son ( ,god2 rais$ f ! ,dead2 to ! ,_s ( ,god1 by :i* he 0 rais$2 & to him t rais$ ,jesus1 & at ! la/ great day %all raise all o!rs1 9 :om 8 ,_s dwells4 ,! same apo/le1 to satisfy ! ,cor9?ians ( ! b5efits ( _! conv]sion1 aft] hav+ enum]at$ sev]al ranks ( s9n]s1 & su* 7 "s ( y1 says he1 b ye are wa%$1 b ye are sanctifi$1 b ye are ju/ifi$1 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & by ! ,_s ( our ,god1 i4 e4 ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,x _c be d5i$ t ,sanctification & ,ju/ification are ! gifts ( ,god alone2 = none c absolve u f ! ,guilt & pollution ( s91 b he only3 ,b !n ! ,apo/le tells ! ,cor9?ians1 t ?is b5efit !y receiv$ n only f ,god ! ,fa!r1 b f ! ,"l ,jesus likewise1 & f ! ,holy ,_s3 ,analog\s to :i* is t o!r ,passage 9 ! same epi/le2 ,!re are div]sities ( gifts1 b ! same ,_s1 7!re is ! ?ird ,p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity7 !re are diff]5ces ( ,adm9i/ration1 b ! same ,"l1 7!re is ! second ,p]son7 & !re are div]sities ( op]ations1 b x is ! same ,god1 7or fir/ p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity7 t worke? all 9 all4 ,once m1 ! same ,apo/le1 9 8 pray] = ! ,!ssalonians1 directs 8 devotion to ! ev] bless$ ,tr9ity3 ,n[ ,god himself1 ev5 our ,fa!r1 & our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 direct our way unto y1 & ! ,"l1 7i4 e4 ! ,holy ,gho/7 make y to increase & ab\nd 9 love "o t[>ds ano!r3 ,= t by ! ,"l we are "h to und]/& ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,i ?9k is v pla9 f ! next v]se2 #8to ! end1 t he may e/abli% y\r he>ts unblameable 9 hol9ess be=e ,god1 ev5 our ,fa!r1 at ! com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ) all 8 sa9ts2' s9ce he is ! ,sanctifi]1 & to e/abli% our he>ts 9 hol9ess is 8 prop] "w & (fice3 ,& if s1 !n is !re a pla9 enum]ation ( ! ?ree ,p]sons ( ! ,tr9ity 9 ?is passage4 8,! great ,apo/le ( ! ,jews beg9s 8 fir/ ,epi/le g5]al to 8 disp]s$ ,bre?r5 ) a decl>ation ( ! same article1 :5 he calls !m elect accord+ to ! =ekn[l$ge ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 ?r\gh ,sanctification ( ! ,_s1 unto ob$i5ce1 & spr9kl+ ( ! blood ( ,jesus2 = !re we may obs]ve1 t ! ?ree ,p]sons are n only expressly nam$1 b _! di/9ct employm5ts1 ) ref]5ce to man's salvation1 are p>ticul>ly specifi$1 :ile ! ,fa!r is said to elect1 ! ,_s to sanctify1 & ! holy ,jesus to %$ 8 blood4 ,! belov$ ,apo/le ,/4 ,john1 9 8 ,salutation to ! ,*ur*es1 ,grace1 & ,peace f him1 :i* is1 & :i* 01 & :i* is to come1 & f ! sev5 spirits :i* are be=e 8 ,?rone1 & f ,jesus ,*ri/ has giv5 u a di/9ct enum]ation ( ! ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,deity1 if we w b admit1 7z mo/ int]pret]s h done7 t by ! ,sev5 ,spirits1 :i* 0 a sacr$ numb] among ! ,jews1 t "o ,p]son 7viz4 ! ,holy ,gho/7 is to be und]/ood1 f :om all t v>iety ( gifts & op]ations1 :i* 7 !n conspicu\s 9 ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*1 did proce$4 ,b h[ev] ?is be1 'tis c]ta91 t ! passage 9 8 ,epi/le ( ! ,?ree :i* be> record 9 ,heav51 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,^w1 & ! ,holy ,gho/1 are z full & pla9 a ,te/imony & decl>ation ( ?is ,my/]y1 z c be cit$ 9 words2 & ?\gh "s h endeav\r$ to invalidate ! au?ority ( ?is passage1 z n extant 9 "s anci5t copies1 & seldom appeal$ to by ! fir/ def5d]s ( ! ca?olick fai? aga9/ ! ,arians & ,mac$onians1 yet ! contr>y to ?is is mo/ evid5t4 ,t]tullian1 ,/4 ,cyprian1 & ,fulg5tius quote x 9 _! writ+s3 ,a?anasius made use ( x 9 ! c\ncil ( ,nice aga9/ ,arius2 & ! reason :y x 0 left out 9 "s anci5t copies ,socrates acqua9ts u ) 9 8 ,ecclesia/ical hi/ory1 :5 he tells u1 #8,t ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* _h all along compla9$1 t ! ,epi/le ( ,/4 ,john _h be5 corrupt$ by ! fir/ adv]s>ies ( ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/'s div9ity4' ',twas by _! artifice !re=e t x 0 omitt$2 = sev]al le>n$ p5s1 bo? ( our own & o!r *ur*es1 h made x v manife/1 t x 0#id orig9ally 9 ! text1 & t ! mo/ & anci5te/ copies always _h x4 8,b we ne$ n be s t5aci\s ( "o text1 :51 besides ^! already m5tion$1 & _m m t might be produc$ ^u a f>!r enquiry1 ! v =m ( our admission into ! ,*ri/ian cov5ant is 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 ! =m ( our pray]s is ?us direct$1 t ?r\gh ! ,son we h an access by "o ,_s to ! ,fa!r2 & ! =m ( our dismission f !m is1 e day1 ) ?is b5$iction1 ,! grace ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 & ! love ( ,god1 & ! fell[%ip ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 be ) u all ev]more2 z if ! ,wisdom ( ,god _h int5d$ to inculcate ?is notion ( ! ,tr9ity1 &1 9 e act ( our religi\s wor%ip1 to rem9d u ( ! mann] ( 8 subsi/5ce4 8,?us x appe>s t !re are ,?ree1 v (t5 occurr+ 9 scripture1 "u ! diff]5t appellations ( ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/3 & t ^! ?ree are n "o & ! same ,be+1 "u diff]5t respects & consid]ations1 b ?ree real & di/9ct p]sons1 ) a peculi> mann] ( subsi/+1 is pla9 f ! v names ( ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 if we und]/& !m 9 a prop] & natural s5se2 because ^! are opposite relations1 :i* c nev] meet 9 ! same subject3 = a ,fa!r _c be ,fa!r to himself1 b to 8 ,son2 nor c a ,son be ,son to himself1 b to 8 ,fa!r2 nor c ! ,holy ,gho/ proce$ f himself1 or 79 ?is s5se7 be 8 own ,_s1 b ! ,_s ( ! ,fa!r1 & ,son1 f :om he proce$s3 & !re=e ! ,fa!r is n ! ,son1 nor ! ,holy ,_s2 nor ! ,son ! ,fa!r1 or ,holy ,_s2 nor ! ,holy ,_s ei!r ,fa!r or ,son4 ,! only "q is1 :e!r ^! names1 :5 spok5 ( ! ,tr9ity h a prop] & natural1 or only an allusive & metaphorical signification4 8,! div9e nature & p]fections inde$1 7z !y are f> exalt$ above our conception7 may be br\ght d[n by metaphors1 tak5 f "s ?+s1 t are analag\s 9 creatures2 9 :i* s5se we may all[ ,fa!r & ,son to be metaphorical names1 :5 appli$ to ,god3 n t ,god ! ,fa!r is n1 9 ! highe/ & mo/ p]fect s5se1 a ,fa!r1 & 8 ,son a mo/ prop]1 natural1 & g5u9e ,son2 b because ! div9e g5]ation is s p]fect a communication ( ! div9e nature & be+ f ,fa!r to ,son1 t human g5]ations are b obscure & imp]fect images & resemblances ( x4 ,! tru? is1 :5 any ?+ is spok5 metaphorically ( ,god1 ! metaphor & image are always 9 ! creatures2 ! tru?1 p]fection1 & reality ( all1 9 ,god3 & if s1 !n if ,god be a ,fa!r1 & h a ,son1 an only-begott5 ,son1 begott5 et]nally ( himself2 ?\gh ?is et]nal g5]ation be inf9itely above :at we c imag9e or conceive1 yet x is evid5t1 t ,god ! ,fa!r is m prop]ly & p]fectly a ,fa!r1 & ,god ! ,son m prop]ly & p]fectly a ,son1 ?an any e>?ly fa!rs or sons ev] 74 ,& if ,god ! ,fa!r & 8 ,son be truly & p]fectly ,fa!r & ,son1 !y mu/ be truly & p]fectly di/9ct be+s2 = ! ,fa!r _c be ! ,son :om he begets2 nor ! ,son ! ,fa!r t begat him2 nor ! ,holy ,gho/ ei!r ! ,fa!r or ! ,son1 f :om he proce$s3 consequ5tly1 !y mu/ be di/9ct1 & real1 & prop] p]sons2 = he t begets1 & he t is begott51 & he t proce$s f bo?1 _c be "o & ! same p]son4 8,& z ?is diff]5ce ( relations makes a manife/ di/9ction betwe5 ! ?ree p]sons2 s ! diff]5t (fices & employm5ts1 t are ascrib$ to !m 9 scripture1 is a f>!r note ( discrim9ation4 ,= :o sees n1 t ! "w ( creation ( all ?+s at fir/1 & ev] s9ce ! j1 & wise1 & m]ciful disposal ( !m1 are attribut$ to ! ,fa!r2 t ! great und]tak+ ( our r$emption is ! c>e & employm5t ( ! ,son2 & ! bus9ess ( enlight5+ & sanctify+ ^?1 :om ! ,son r$eeme?1 ! p>ticul> prov9ce ( ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,)\t suppos+ !m to be ?ree di/9ct p]sons1 ,i say1 no satisfactory solution c be giv51 :y1 9 ! great "w ( man's salvation1 a di/9ct (fice & op]ation %\ld be prop] to ea* ( !m2 :y ! ,fa!r only %\ld be said to elect2 ! ,son only to h %$ & spr9kl$ 8 blood2 & ! ,holy ,gho/ only to sanctify u unto ob$i5ce4 ,s f> !n z a div]sity ( names1 (fices1 & op]ations1 di/+ui%es "o be+ f ano!r1 !re is pla9ly a di/9ction ( p]sons subsi/+ 9 ! ,godhead4 ,b ?is is n all4 ,^?1 :o pret5d to /ate#ie ! true notion ( a p]son z a t]m made use ( 9 ?is argum5t1 tell u1 t x is a be+1 :i* has und]/&+1 & is a di/9ct1 entire sub/ance ( itself2 an individual sub/ance ( a ration$ nature1 or a complete intellig5t sub/ance1 ) a peculi> mann] ( subsi/5ce3 s t !re is a common nature1 :i* mu/ be jo9$ by a peculi> mann] ( subsi/+1 to make a p]son1 o!rwise x w\ld be a m]e mode2 = we nev] conceive a p]son )\t ! ess5ce 9 conjunction ) x4 ,& ?is notion may haply be ( use1 n only to /ate ! true di/9ction ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 b to acc\nt likewise = "s dubi\s passages 9 ! fa!rs1 & reconcile ! diff]5t p>ties t cont5d ab\t !m3 only we mu/ take c>e 7z ,i said be=e7 t1 :5 we disc\rse ( ! sacr$ ,tr9ity1 ! ^w p]son be n conceiv$ 9 ! same s5se z among m54 ,! p]sons ( m5 are di/9ct m51 z well z di/9ct p]sons2 b ?is is no gr\nd = u to affirm1 t ! p]sons 9 ! div9e nature are di/9ct ,gods4 ,! di/9ction ( ! p]sons ( m5 is f\nd$ 9 a sep>ate & divid$ subsi/5ce2 b ?is _c be ! f\ndation ( ! di/9ction ( ! div9e p]sons1 because sep>ation & division _c belong to an inf9ite ,be+4 ,9 a ^w1 ?ree human p]sons are ?ree m51 because1 ?\gh !y h ! same specific nature1 yet !y h n ! same num]ical nature3 b ! ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead are n ?ree ,gods1 because !y h ! same num]ical ess5ce1 :i* belongs 9 common to !m all3 & s9ce x is confess$ on all h&s1 t nature & subsi/5ce g to ! mak+ up ( a p]son1 :y may n ! way ( _! subsi/5ce be z diff]5t z ! human & ,div9e natures 7"o f9ite1 & ! o!r inf9ite7 are confess$ to be8 ,?\gh !re=e 9 ?+s creat$ x is necess>y = "o s+le ess5ce to subsi/ 9 "o s+le p]son1 & no m2 yet ?is does n at all prove t ! same mu/ be necess>y 9 him1 ^: nature is :olly diff]5t f !irs1 &1 consequ5tly1 may diff] z mu* 9 ! mann] ( 8 subsi/5ce4 ,= 'tis a ?+ agreeable ev5 to ! notions ( b>e reason to imag9e1 t ! div9e nature has a way ( subsi/+ v diff]5t f ! subsi/5ce ( any creat$ be+1 & consequ5tly1 may h "o & ! same nature diffus$ into ?ree di/9ct p]sons3 b h[1 & 9 :at mann] ?is is effect$2 h[ "o sub/ance 9 ! ,deity is communicat$ to m1 & becomes !irs2 h[ ( "o & ! same ess5ce1 !re c be ?ree p]sons num]ically diff]5t2 ?is is ! difficulty1 & :at made ! holy fa!r 7writ+ ^u ! argum5t7 confess1 #8,t ! my/]y ( ! ,tr9ity is imm5se & incompreh5sible1 beyond ! expression ( words1 or rea* ( s5se2 t x bl9ds our sight1 & exce$s ! capacity ( our und]/&+3 ,i und]/& x n1 says he2 nev]!less ,i w com=t myself 9 ?is1 t angels are ignorant ( x1 nor d ages appreh5d x2 t nei!r ! apo/les enquir$ aft] x1 nor ! ,son himself has ?\ght fit to decl>e x4' 8,! only valid objection 7& to :i* all o!rs are r$ucible7 aga9/ ^! p]sonalities1 s (t5 occurr+ 9 scripture1 is tak5 f ! simplicity ( ! div9e nature1 :i*1 9 ! op9ion ( "s1 w n admit ( any di/9ction4 ,b ?\gh ! simplicity ( ,god excludes all mixture1 i4 e4 all composition ( ?+s het]og5e\s 9 ! ,godhead1 7!re be+ no?+ 9 ,god b :at is ,god7 yet1 not)/&+ ?is1 !re may be a di/9ction ( hypo/ases 9 ! ,godhead1 provid$ !y are homog5e\s1 & ( ! same nature4 ,nay1 ! simplicity ( ! div9e nature1 if rightly consid]$1 is s f> f exclud+1 t x necess>ily inf]s a di/9ction ( hypo/ases 9 ! ,godhead3 =1 s9ce ! simplicity ( ! ,godhead consi/s *iefly 9 ?is1 t ,god is a pure et]nal ,m9d1 free f ! mixture ( all k9d ( matt] :atev]2 an et]nal ,m9d mu/ ne$s h 9 x1 f all et]nity1 a notion or conception ( itself1 :i* ! s*ools call v]bum m5tis2 nor c x1 at any "t1 be conceiv$ )\t x4 ,n[ ?is ^w _c be 9 ,god1 :at x is 9 u1 a transi5t vani%+ accid5t2 = !n ! div9e nature w\ld be comp\nd$ ( sub/ance & accid5t1 :i* w\ld be repugnant to its simplicity2 & !re=e mu/ be a sub/antial subsi/+ ^w1 & ?\gh n divid$1 yet di/9ct f ! et]nal ,m9d1 f :5ce x proce$s4 ,?is is no novel subtlety ( ! s*ools1 b a notion1 t#if runs ?r\gh all ! ,fa!rs ( ! fir/ ages1 & is n de/itute ( a suffici5t f\ndation 9 scripture4 ,x proves inde$ only two ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead1 n a ,tr9ity2 b !n x proves1 t a di/9ction ( p]sons 9 ! ,godhead is v consi/5t ) its simplicity2 nay1 t f ! true nature ( ! simplicity ( ! ,godhead1 su* a di/9ction necess>ily foll[s2 & if !re is a di/9ction ( two1 !re may be ( ?ree2 & t !re is ( ?ree1 ! full evid5ce ( scripture 7z ,i h already %ewn7 abundantly assures u40 ,,/ackh\se4 ,footnote #id3 ,to confirm ?is we may add1 t1 if ! diff]5ce ( copies happ5$ by ! neglig5ce ( transcrib]s1 su* a mi/ake is mu* m easily made by omitt+ a clause1 ?an by ins]t+ "o1 especially :5 ! same words occur twice v ne> toge!r1 :i* is ! pres5t case3 & t1 )\t ?is clause1 ! next v]se is maim$1 & h>dly good s5se1 ! words1 9 e>?1 /&+ disjo9t$ by !mselves2 :]eas ! words1 9 heav51 7z we n[ read !m7 make a cle>1 /rong1 & elegant anti!sis3 & = ^! reasons1 ^? copies1 9 :i* ?is passage is f\nd1 are m likely to be true1 ?an ^? 9 :i* x is want+4--,trapp's ,doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,footnote #ie3 ,a late le>n$ au?or has giv5 u ?is def9ition ( a s+le p]son1 8,t x is an intellig5t ag5t1 hav+ ! di/9ctive *>act]s ( ,i1 ?\1 & he1 & n divid$ or di/+ui%$ into m intellig5t ag5ts1 capable ( ! same *>act]s40 ,wat]l&'s second ,def5ce1 & !reupon he ?us argues 9 ano!r place1 8,our ideas ( p]son are pla9ly tak5 f our conceptions ( human p]sons1 & f !m transf]r$ to o!r subjects1 ?\gh !y d n /rictly answ] 9 e circum/ance4 ,prop]ly speak+1 he & him1 are no m applicable to a div9e p]son1 ?an %e or h]20 b we h no ?ird way ( d5ot+ a p]son1 & s1 ( ! two1 we *oose ! be/1 & cu/om famili>izes x4--,8 ,s]mons at ,lady ,moy]'s ,lectures4 ,footnote #if3 ,x has1 ) good reason1 be5 suppos$ by ! ,ca?olick writ]s1 t ! design ( ! ^w 0 to intimate1 t ! relation ( ,fa!r & ,son he>s "s resemblance & analogy to t ( ?\ght1 viz4 t z ?\ght is co-eval ) ! m9d1 s ! ,son is co-eval ) ! ,fa!r2 & t z ?\ght is closely unit$ to1 proce$s f1 & yet rema9s 9 ! m9d1 s also may we und]/& t ! ,son is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 proce$+ f him1 & yet nev] divid$ or sep>ate1 b rema9+ 9 him & ) him4--,wat]l&'s ,s]mons at ,lady ,moy]'s ,lectures4 ,footnote #ig3 ,"s1 :o take delight 9 d>k5+ ?is matt]1 by pret5d+ to expla9 x1 call ! =m] a 1 /ans2 ! latt]1 flu5s4 ,footnote #ih3 8,9 ! ,savi\r's exalt$ relation to 8 ,fa!r1 ! "n ,son ( ,god comes *iefly "u obs]vation4 ,x is kn[n t 9 ! sacr$ ^w1 rational creatures are (t5 dignifi$ ) ! honor>y title ( ,sons or ,*ildr5 ( ,god2 & t 9 v>i\s respects1 & = obvi\s reasons4 ,b c]ta9ly t "n 9 ,*ri/ signifies some?+ high]4 ,john x4 #ce-ch4 ,he is n only a ,son ( ,god1 b ! ,son1 by way ( em95ce above all 3 ,s t he is by ?is1 z a peculi> & prop] d5om9ation1 di/+ui%$ f o!r subjects4 ,we "k1 t ! ,son ( ,god is come4 #a ,john v4 #bj4 ,john viii4 #cf4--;,he is ,god's only-begott5 ,son4 ,john i4 #ad1 #ah4 iii4 #af4 ,god's own ,son4 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 #8,to :i* ( ! angels said he at any "t1 ,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e8' ,heb4 i4 #e4 ,:5 ,*ri/ spoke to 8 disciples conc]n+ ! ,fa!r1 he nev] said1 our ,fa!r1 7z he _h taught !m to pray27 b always ) an express di/9ction my ,fa!r4 ,luke ii4 #dh1 #di4 ,john ii4 #af4 *iefly ,john xx4 #ag4----;,f ! prophetic doctr9e1 t "n 0 kn[n 9 ,israel1 z 9 its full =ce applicable to ! ,messias2 :i* c be cle>ly ev9c$ f v>i\s passages4 ,mat4 xvi4 #ae1 #af4 xxvi4 #fc4 ,m>k iii4 #aa4 ,john vi4 #fi4 xi4 #bg4 x4 #cf4 ,amid/ all ! confusion ( _! appreh5sions1 !y f\nd s mu* emphasis 9 x1 t ! ackn[l$gm5t ( x 0 among !m a gr\nd ( adoration1 ,mat4 xiv4 #cc4 ,john ix4 #ce-ch42 s t :5 ,jesus1 ) ! di/9ction & appropriation ( ! div9e works1 call$ ,god 8 ,fa!r1 !y !nce conclud$1 :i* ! ,savi\r did n contradict1 t he held ,god = 8 own ,fa!r1 & ?us made himself equal to ,god4 ,john v4 #ah4 x4 #cc-cf4 ,inde$1 h[ev] intimate ! connexion is betwixt be+ ! ,messias1 ! ,*ri/1 & be+ ! ,son ( ,god1 ?is la/ signifies /ill some?+ diff]5t1 some?+ m orig9al4 ,= ,paul prea*$ ,*ri/1 t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god#ii4 ,9 ! love ( ! tru?1 let u obs]ve ! div9e te/imony1 he did n become ! ,son ( ,god by or aft] 8 com+ 9 ! fle%1 by or aft] ! execution ( 8 m9i/ry2 b h]e9 is ,god's great m]cy celebrat$1 t #8he s5t him :o 0 8 ,son1 made him "u ! law1 & deliv]$ him up = u all4' ,?is is evid5t1 f a v>iety ( passages4 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 ,heb4 v4 #h4 #a ,john iv4 #i1 #aj4 ,x is pla9ly suppos$ 9 ! p>able1 ! "l ( ! v9ey>d s5t to ! husb&m5 _m s]vants1 "s ( :om !y beat1 & o!rs !y slew4 ,hav+ !re=e yet "o son :o 0 de> to him1 he s5t him la/ ( all to !m1 say+1 #8!y w surely rev]5ce my son4' ,m>k xii4 #f4----;,9 8 supreme excell5ce1 z ! ,son ( ,god1 lies ! reason ( puni%+ unbelief4 ,z ! ,son ( ,god1 #8he is ! brightness ( 8 glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son4' ,heb4 i4 #c4 ,on ! self-same acc\nt1 he is1 accord+ to ! language ( m51 8 heir1 t is1 has a natural "r to all ! works ( ,god1 especially to 8 *ur*2 :i* are also made by him1 9 communion ) ! ,fa!r4 ,see ?is describ$ 9 a l(ty /ra9 by ! apo/le1 ,heb4 i4 #a-c4 iii4 #c-f4 ,col4 i4 #ae-ag4 & also by ,jesus himself4 ,m>k xii4 #f1 #g4----,?\gh1 !re=e1 a fur!r !ological illu/ration ( ,*ri/'s div9e son%ip %\ld be/ be prec$$ by ! pro( ( 8 true ,deity1 yet 9 ! meantime1 ! "n ,son ( ,god1 z ascrib$ to him1 po9ts u n only to 8 di/+ui%$ elevation above all creatures1 :i* ,arius ackn[l$g$1 b also to 8 unity ( nature ) ! ,fa!r1#ajj & to ! gr\nd ( 8 exi/5ce 9 ! et]nal & necess>y exi/5ce ( ! ,fa!r40 ,,wynp]sse4 ,footnote #ii3 ,acts ix4 #bj42 see also *ap4 viii4 #cg4 ,9 bo? ^! places1 h[ev]1 !re is a diff]5t read+ 9 ! ,greek4 ,b comp>e ,jesus' fir/ accusation be=e ,pilate1 t he said he 0 ! ,*ri/4 7,luke xxiii4 #b47 ) a new & a lat]1 t he made himself ! ,son ( ,god4 7,john xix4 #g4 ,footnote #ajj3 ,unity ( nature ) ! ,fa!r4 ,9 ! orig9al x is equality ( 8 nature4 ,b appreh5d+ t1 by an error ( ! press1 gelykheid is put = e5igheyd1 ,i h adv5tur$ to translate ! passage z above2 & t 9 ! fulle/ consi/5cy ) ! design ( ! wor?y au?or1 9 ! :ole ( ?is treatise1 & ) 8 express words 9 ! close ( ! second p>agraph ( ?is v section1 :]e he says1 8we d>e n e/eem ,*ri/ less ?an 1 t is1 ( ! same nature or ess5ce ) ,god40 ,footnote #aja3 8,! mean+ ( ! t]ms1 ,son ( ,god1 only-begott5 ,son ( ,god1 mu/ ne$s be ( importance1 inasmu* z ! belief ( ! idea signifi$ by !m 0 made a lead+ article 9 ! primitive pr(essions ( fai?4 ,john vi4 #fi4 iii4 #ah4 xx4 #ca4 ,acts xviii4 #cg4 #a ,john iv4 #ae4 ,:atev] disputes h aris5 ( late among *ri/ians1 !re seems to h be5 none on ?is subject 9 ! times ( ! apo/les4 ,bo? ,jews & ,*ri/ians appe> to h agre$ 9 ?is3 ! only "q t divid$ !m 01 :e!r ,*ri/ 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 or n8 ,if !re _h be5 any ambiguity 9 ! t]m1 x w\ld h be5 v unfit to express ! fir/ article ( ! *ri/ian fai?4 8,x has be5 frequ5tly sugge/$1 t ! gr\nd ( ,*ri/'s son%ip is giv5 u 9 ,luke i4 #ce1 & is no o!r ?an 8 miracul\s conception3 ,! ,holy ,gho/ %all come ^u !e1 & ! p[] ( ! ,highe/ %all ov]%ad[ !e3 !re=e also t holy ?+ :i* %all be born ( !e1 %all be call$ ! ,son ( ,god4 8,x is true t our ,"l 0 miracul\sly conceiv$ ( ! ,holy ,_s1 & t su* a conception 0 peculi> to him2 b x does n foll[ t by ?is he became ! ,son1 or only-begott5 ,son ( ,god4 ,nor does ! passage 9 "q prove any su* ?+4 ,x has be5 ?\ght t ! phrase ,son ( ,god1 9 ?is place1 is us$ 9 a peculi> s5se1 or t x respects ! orig9 ( ,*ri/'s human nature1 z n be+ by ord9>y g5]ation ( man1 b by ! extraord9>y influ5ce ( ,god2 & t he is "h call$ ! ,son ( ,god 9 ! same s5se z ,adam is s call$1 7,luke iii4 #ch47 z be+ produc$ by 8 imm$iate p[]4 ,if ?is be ! mean+ ( ! t]m 9 ! passage 9 "q1 ,i %\ld ?9k x w be all[$ to be peculi>1 & !re=e t no g5]al conclusion c be drawn f x1 z to ! mean+ ( ! t]m 9 o!r passages4 ,b grant+ t ! son%ip ( ,*ri/1 9 ?is place1 is to be und]/ood 9 ! same s5se z x is commonly to be tak5 9 ! new te/am5t1 /ill x does n foll[ t ! miracul\s conception is ! orig9 ( x4 ,x may be a reason giv5 :y ,*ri/ is call$ ! ,son ( ,god2 b n :y he is s4 ,*ri/ is call$ ! ,son ( ,god z rais$ f ! dead1 & z exalt$ at ! "r h& ( ,god4 ,acts xiii4 #cc4 ,heb4 i4 #d1 #e4 ,did he !n become ! ,son ( ,god by ^! ev5ts8 ,?is is impossible2 = son%ip is n a progressive matt]4 ,if x arose f 8 miracul\s conception1 x c\ld n = t reason arise f 8 resurrection1 or exaltation3 & s on ! o!r h&1 if x arose f 8 resurrection1 or exaltation1 x c\ld n proce$ f 8 miracul\s conception4 ,b if ea* be und]/ood ( 8 be+ h]eby prov$1 ackn[l$g$1 or1 z ! scriptures express x1 decl>$ to be ! ,son ( ,god ) p[]1 all is easy & consi/5t4 8,:e!r ! t]ms1 ,son ( ,god1 & only-begott5 ,son ( ,god1 be n expressive ( 8 div9e p]sonality1 antec$5t to all consid]ation ( 8 be+ conceiv$ ( ! holy ,_s1 9 ! womb ( ! ,virg91 let ! foll[+ ?+s det]m9e4 8,fir/3 ,! glory ( ! only-begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 & ! glory ( ! ,^w1 are us$ z conv]tible t]ms1 z be+ ! same3 b ! latt] is all[$ to d5ote ! div9e p]son ( ,*ri/1 antec$5t to 8 be+ made fle%2 ! same !re=e mu/ be true ( ! =m]4 ,! ,^w 0 made fle%1 & we beheld 8 glory2 t is1 ! glory ( ! ,^w1 ! glory z ( ! only-begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 full ( grace & tru?4 ,john i4 #ad4 ,x is true1 x 0 by ! ,^w be+ made fle%1 & dwell+ among/ u1 t 8 glory became app>5t2 b ! glory itself 0 t ( ! et]nal ,^w1 & ?is is ! same z ! glory ( ! only-begott5 ( ! ,fa!r4 8,secondly3 ,! ,son ( ,god is said to dwell 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r2 t is1 he is intimately acqua9t$ ) 8 "* & designs1 & !re=e fit to be employ$ 9 mak+ !m kn[n to m54 ,! only-begott5 ,son1 :o is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 he ha? decl>$ him4 ,john i4 #ah4 ,if ?is be appli$ to 8 div9e p]son1 or t et]nal life :i* 0 ) ! ,fa!r1 & 0 manife/$ to u1 #a ,john i4 #b4 x is natural & prop]2 x assigns 8 omnisci5ce z qualify+ him = mak+ kn[n ! m9d ( ,god3 b if he became ! only-begott5 ( ! ,fa!r by 8 miracul\s conception1 or by any o!r means1 ! beauty ( ! passage vani%es4 8,?irdly3 ,god is frequ5tly said to h s5t 8 ,son into ! _w3 ,john vii4 #ag4 x4 #cf4 #a ,john iv4 #i1 #aj4 b ?is implies t he 0 8 ,son antec$5t to 8 be+ s5t4 ,to suppose o!rwise1 is no less absurd ?an suppos+ t :5 ,*ri/ is said to h s5t =? 8 twelve disciples1 !y 7 n disciples1 b 9 consequ5ce ( 8 s5d+ !m1 or ( "s prep>ation p]ta9+ to _! mission4 8,f\r?ly3 ,*ri/ is call$ ! ,son ( ,god antec$5tly to 8 miracul\s conception1 & consequ5tly he did n become su* by x4--,9 ! fulness ( "t ,god s5t =? 8 ,son1 made ( a woman1 made "u ! law1 t he might r$eem !m t 7 "u ! law--,god s5t 8 own ,son1 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%4 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 ,rom4 viii4 #c4--,! t]ms1 made ( a woman1 made "u ! law1 are a p>5!sis4 ,! position affirm$ is1 t ,god s5t =? 8 ,son to r$eem ! transgressors ( ! law4 ,8 be+ made ( a woman1 & made "u ! law1 or cov5ant ( works1 :i* man _h brok51 express$ ! necess>y means = ! accompli%m5t ( ?is great end2 :i* means1 ?\gh prec$+ our r$emption1 yet foll[ ! son%ip ( ! ,r$eem]4 ,!re is equal pro( t ,*ri/ 0 ! ,son ( ,god be=e he 0 made ( a woman1 z t he 0 ! ,^w be=e he 0 made fle%4 ,! phraseology is ! same 9 ! "o case z 9 ! o!r4 ,if x be alleg$ t ,*ri/ is "h call$ ! ,son ( ,god on acc\nt ( 8 be+ made ( a woman1 ,i answ]1 ,if s1 x is also on acc\nt ( 8 be+ made "u ! law1 :i* is too absurd to admit ( a "q4--,moreov]3 ,to say t ,god s5t 8 own ,son 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 is equal to say+ t ! ,son ( ,god assum$ human nature3 he mu/ !re=e h be5 ! ,son ( ,god be=e 8 inc>nation4 8,fif?ly3 ,*ri/ is call$ ! ,son ( ,god antec$5t to 8 be+ manife/$ to de/roy ! works ( ! devil3 b he 0 manife/$ to de/roy ! works ( ! devil by tak+ ^u him human nature2 consequ5tly1 he 0 ! ,son ( ,god antec$5t to ! human nature be+ assum$4 ,!re is equal pro( f ! phraseology ( #a ,john iii4 #h4 t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god antec$5t to 8 be+ manife/$ to de/roy ! works ( ! devil1 z !re is f t ( #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 t he 0 ,god antec$5t to 8 be+ manife/$ 9 ! fle%2 or f #a ,john i4 #b1 t t et]nal life1 :i* 0 ) ! ,fa!r1 0 su* antec$5t to 8 be+ manife/$ to u4 8,six?ly3 ,! ord9ance ( baptism is comm&$ to be adm9i/]$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ai4 ,! t]ms1 ,fa!r & ,holy ,_s1 w be all[$ to d5ote div9e p]sons2 & :at good reasons c be giv5 = ano!r idea be+ fix$ to ! t]m ,son8 8,sev5?ly3 ,! prop] deity ( ,*ri/ prec$es 8 (fice ( ,m$iator1 or ,high ,prie/ ( our pr(ession1 & r5d]s x an ex]cise ( condesc5sion4 ,b ! same is true ( 8 son%ip3 ,he make? ! ,son a ,high ,prie/--,?\gh he 0 a ,son1 yet le>n$ he ob$i5ce4 ,heb4 vii4 #bh4 v4 #h4 ,8 be+ ! ,son ( ,god1 !re=e1 am\nts to ! same ?+ z 8 be+ a div9e p]son4 8,eigh?ly3 ,x is ! prop] deity ( ,*ri/ :i* gives dignity to 8 (fice ( ,m$iator3 b ?is dignity is ascrib$ to 8 be+ ! ,son ( ,god4 ,we h a ,,great ,high ,prie/2 ,jesus1 ! ,,son ( ,,god4 ,heb4 iv4 #ad4 ,8 be+ ! ,son ( ,god1 !re=e1 am\nts to ! same ?+ z 8 be+ a div9e p]son4 8,la/ly3 ,x is ! prop] deity ( ,*ri/ :i* gives efficacy to 8 suff]+s--,by ,,himself he purges our s9s4 ,heb4 i4 #c4 ,b ?is efficacy is ascrib$ to 8 be+ ! ,son ( ,god--,! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,,8 ,,son1 cleanse? u f all s94 #a ,john i4 #g4 ,8 be+ ! ,son ( ,god !re=e am\nts to ! same ?+ z 8 be+ a div9e p]son4 8,^? :o attribute ,*ri/'s son%ip to 8 miracul\s conception1 7^? h[ev] to :om ,i ref]17 are nev]!less con/ra9$ to all[ t ! t]m implies prop] div9ity4 ,inde$ ?is is evid5t f ,john v4 #ah1 :]e 8 say+ t ,god 0 8 own ,fa!r is suppos$ to be mak+ himself equal ) ,god4 ,b if ! miracul\s conception be ! prop] f\ndation ( 8 son%ip1 :y %\ld x conta9 su* an implication8 ,a holy creature might be produc$ by ! ov]-%ad[+ ( ! ,holy ,_s1 :i* yet %\ld be m]ely a creature2 i4 e4 he might1 on ?is hypo!sis1 pr(ess to be ! ,son ( ,god1 & yet be s f> f mak+ himself equal ) ,god1 z to pret5d to be no?+ m ?an a man4 8,x has be5 object$1 t ,*ri/1 :5 call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 is commonly spok5 ( z engag$ 9 ! "w ( m$iation1 & n simply z a div9e p]son antec$5t to x4 ,i answ]2 ,9 a hi/ory ( ! rebellion 9 ! ye> #agde1 ! "n ( 8 ,royal ,highness1 ! comm&] 9 *ief1 w\ld (t5 be m5tion$ 9 connexion ) 8 equipage & exploits2 b none w\ld inf] f h5ce t he !reby became ! k+'s son4 8,x is fur!r object$1 t son%ip implies inf]iority1 & !re=e _c be attribut$ to ! div9e p]son ( ,*ri/4--,b1 :atev] inf]iority may be atta*$ to ! idea ( ,son%ip1 x is n an inf]iority ( nature1 :i* is ! po9t 9 "q3 & if any reg>d be paid to ! ,scriptures1 ! v contr>y is true4 ,*ri/'s claim+ to be ! ,son ( ,god 0 mak+ himself1 n inf]ior1 b z ,god1 or equal ) ,god4 8,once m3 ,son%ip1 x is said1 implies po/]iority1 or t ,*ri/1 z ,son1 c\ld n h exi/$ till aft] ! ,fa!r4 ,to attribute no o!r div9ity to him1 !re=e1 ?an :at is d5ot$ by son%ip1 is attribut+ none to him2 z no?+ c be div9e :i* is n et]nal4 ,b if ?is reason+ be j1 x w prove t ! div9e purposes are n et]nal1 or t !re 0 once a po9t 9 duration1 9 :i* ,god 0 )\t ?\ght1 purpose or design4 ,= x is z true1 & may z well be said1 t ,god mu/ exi/ be=e he c\ld purpose1 z t ! ,fa!r mu/ exi/ be=e he _h a ,son3 b if ,god mu/ exi/ be=e he c\ld purpose1 !re mu/ h be5 a po9t 9 duration 9 :i* he exi/$ )\t purpose1 ?\ght1 or design2 t is1 9 :i* he 0 n ,god6 ,! tru? is1 ! :ole ( ?is app>5t difficulty arises f ! want ( di/+ui%+ betwe5 ! ord] ( nature & ! ord] ( "t4 ,9 ! ord] ( nature1 ! sun mu/ h exi/$ be=e x c\ld %9e2 b 9 ! ord] ( "t1 ! sun & its rays are coeval3 x nev] exi/$ a s+le in/ant )\t !m4 ,9 ! ord] ( nature1 ,god mu/ h exi/$ be=e he c\ld purpose2 b 9 ! ord] ( "t1 or duration1 he nev] exi/$ )\t 8 purpose3 = a ,god1 )\t ?\ght or purpose1 7 no ,god4 ,& ?us 9 ! ord] ( nature1 ! ,fa!r mu/ h exi/$ be=e ! ,son2 b1 9 t ( duration1 he nev] exi/$ )\t ! ,son1 ,! ,fa!r & ! ,son !re=e are prop]ly et]nal40 ,,full]4 ,footnote #ajb3 is us$ six times 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 9 two or ?ree ( :i* places x might be r5d]$1 )\t deviat+ f ! s5se ( ! respective texts1 quidem1 z well z quamvis2 & ,i see no reason :y ! enclitic p>ticle 1 be+ add$ to 1 %\ld always1 )\t exception1 alt] ! s5se !re(1 any m ?an :5 x is jo9$ to 1 1 or 4 ,& :]eas ,i r5d] 1 9 v]4 #i4 ,b1 in/ead ( ,&1 t may be ju/ifi$ by sev]al scriptures1 :]e x is s r5d]$2 z ,luke vii4 #ce4 ,mat?4 xii4 #ci4 ,acts x4 #bh4 #a ,cor4 xvi4 #ab4 ,footnote #ajc3 ,dr4 ,ridgley diff]s f ! mo/ ( 8 bre?r5 on ! ,son%ip ( ,*ri/ z ,m$iator4 ,! foll[+ note1 & ! two prec$+1 repres5t1 x is presum$1 ! or?odox doctr9e on ?is important head4 8,! ,r$eem] is ! ,son ( ,god1 9 a peculi> & appropriat$ s5se1 & by :i* he is di/+ui%$ f e o!r p]son 9 ! univ]se4 ,he is !re=e call$ ! fir/ begott51 or fir/ born son ( ,god3 8 only begott5 son1 8 own son2 & em95tly ,! ,son1 & ,! ,son ( ! ,fa!r4 ,8 de> ,son2 or1 z x is 9 ! orig9al1 ,! ,son ( 8 love2 ,8 belov$ ,son1 9 :om he is well pleas$4 #8,= he receiv$ f ,god ! ,fa!r1 hon\r & glory1 :5 !re came su* a voice to him f ! excell5t glory1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$4' #b ,pet4 i4 #ag4 ,he is #8,! only begott5 ,son1 :i* is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r4' ,john i4 #ah4 ,:o only kn[s ! ,fa!r2 & none does or c reveal & make him kn[n b ! ,son4 ,matt4 xi4 #bg4 ,john i4 #ah4 ,he be+ ! brightness ( 8 glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son2 he t ha? se5 ! ,son1 ha? se5 ! ,fa!r1 ,john xiv4 #i4 ,heb4 i4 #c4 ,:i* epi!ts & decl>ations di/+ui% him f all o!r sons2 z mu* z 8 ,fa!r is di/+ui%$ f all o!r fa!rs4 ,he is m5tion$ z ! ,son ( ,god above an hundr$ times 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 & fifty times by ! apo/le ,john4 ,& ! ,fa!r ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,son1 is m5tion$ above two hundr$ & tw5ty times2 & m ?an "o hundr$ & ?irty times 9 ! gospel & epi/les ( ,/4 ,john4 ,jesus ,*ri/ (t5 makes use ( ! epi!ts1 ,! ,fa!r1 ,my ,fa!r1 c4 ,?is "* is repres5t$ z ess5tial to ! ,r$eem] & peculi> to him1 & is an ess5tial article ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,?is confession ,pet] made z ! common fai? ( ! disciples ( ,*ri/4 #8,we believe1 & are sure t ?\ art t ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god1' ,john vi4 #fi4 ,matt4 xvi4 #af4 ,?is 0 ! ,eunu*'s fai?1 requir$ 9 ord] to 8 be+ baptiz$4 #8,i believe t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! ,son ( ,god4' ,& he :o believes ) all 8 he>t1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! ,son ( ,god1 ha? ! ,son1 & ) him et]nal life4 ,:5 ,pet] made ?is confession1 #8,?\ art ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god1' ,*ri/ said to him1 #8,bless$ art ?\2 = fle% & blood ha? n reveal$ x unto !e1 b my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav54' ,matt4 xvi4 #af1 #ag4 #8,he t believe? on ! ,son1 ha? ev]la/+ life1 & he t believe? n ! ,son1 %all n see life4' ,john iii4 #cf4 ,& ,john says1 #8,:osoev] %all confess t ,jesus is ! ,son ( ,god1 ,god dwelle? 9 him1 & he 9 ,god4 ,:o is he t ov]come? ! _w1 b he t believe? t ,jesus is ! ,son ( ,god6 ,he t ha? ! ,son1 ha? life2 & he t ha? n ! ,son ( ,god1 ha? n life4 ,^! ?+s h ,i writt5 unto y t believe on ! "n ( ! ,son ( ,god3 t ye may "k ye h et]nal life1 & t ye may believe on ! "n ( ! ,son ( ,god4' #a ,john iv4 #ae4 v4 #e1 #ab1 #ac4 8,x mu/ be f>!r obs]v$1 t ?is title1 ! ,son ( ,god1 is ! highe/ title t is giv5 to ! ,r$eem]1 & d5otes 8 div9ity1 or t he is himself ,god1 & !re=e equal ) ! ,fa!r1 if 8 div9ity be any :]e express$ 9 ! ,bible2 & t x is !re abundantly decl>$1 we h be=e %ew$4 ,he /yles himself1 & is call$ ,! ,son ( ,man1 m ?an eighty times 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 by :i* epi!t 8 humanity is m especially d5ot$1 b n exclud+ 8 div9ity4 ,&1 on ! contr>y1 he is call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 m p>ticul>ly to express 8 inf9itely sup]ior "*1 8 div9ity or godhead4 ,9 ?is view1 let ! foll[+ passages be consid]$4 ,:5 ! angel1 :o decl>$ to ! virg9 ,m>y t %e %\ld be ! "m ( ! ,messiah1 express$ to h] ! greatness ( ?is h] ,son1 he does x by say+ t he %\ld be call$ ! ,son ( ! ,highe/1 ! ,son ( ,god4 #8,he %all be great1 & %all be call$ ! ,son ( ! ,highe/4 ,!re=e also t holy ?+ :i* %all be born ( !e1 %all be call$ ! ,son ( ,god4' ,luke i4 #cb1 #ce4 ,if ?is 7 n 8 greate/1 8 highe/ title & "*1 he mo/ c]ta9ly w\ld h giv5 him a high]1 & "o t did fully express div9ity4 ,?is1 !re=e1 did express x 9 ! fulle/ & /ronge/ mann]4 ,& no "o1 :o believes 9 ! div9ity ( ,*ri/1 c1 consi/5tly1 h any d\bt ( x4 ,& :5 ! ,fa!r gives him ! highe/ encomium1 & recomm5ds him to m51 z wor?y ( _! highe/ reg>ds1 implicit ob$i5ce1 & unlimit$ tru/ & confid5ce1 & comm&s !m ?us to reg>d1 love1 tru/ 91 & obey him1 ?is is ! highe/ "* he gives him1 by :i* 8 div9ity is express$1 #8,?is is my belov$ ,,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$3 ,he> ye him4' ,if ?is does n express 8 div9ity1 we may be sure div9ity is no "p ( 8 "*2 & t he is n ,god4 ,s1 :5 ,pet] und]takes to express ! idea he _h ( ! high & glori\s "* ( 8 ,"l & ,ma/]1 he does x 9 ! foll[+ words1 #8,?\ art ! ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god4' ,if ,pet] believ$ ! div9ity ( ,*ri/1 he c]ta9ly express$ ?is 9 ^! words2 = he did n conceive ( any high] "*1 t c\ld be giv5 9 any o!r words4 ,?is also appe>s by ,na?aniel's us+ ?is epi!t1 :5 he 0 /ruck ) wond] & surprise at ! omnisci5ce ( ,*ri/4 #8,rabbi1 ?\ art ! ,,son ( ,god1 ?\ art ! ,k+ ( ,israel4' ,john i4 #di4 ,:5 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ propos$ himself to ! man :om he _h re/or$ to sight1 z ! prop] object ( 8 fai? & tru/1 he said to him1 #8,do/ ?\ believe on ! ,son ( ,god8' ,& :5 he told ! man t he himself 0 ! p]son1 he said1 #8,"l1 ,i believe4 ,& he wor%ipp$ him4' ,john ix4 #ce1 #ch4 ,x appe>s f ?is1 t ,son ( ,god 0 ! highe/ title :i* ,jesus assum$1 & t ?is _h special ref]5ce to1 & express$ 8 div9ity2 & !re=e 9 ?is "*1 & z ! ,son ( ,god1 ?is pi\s man paid him div9e hon\r1 & wor%ipp$ him4 ,:5 ! disciples ( our ,"l1 & all t 7 9 ! %ip ) !m1 _h se5 him walk+ ^u ! sea1 9 ! mid/ ( a t]rible /orm1 & r$uc+ ! boi/]\s w9ds1 & rag+ waves1 to a calm1 by 8 ^w & pres5ce1 !y 7 /ruck ) a fre% & affect+ conviction ( 8 div9ity1 t he 0 ,god1 & express$ x by com+ to him1 fall+ d[n & wor%ip+ him1 #8say+1 ( a tru?1 ?\ art ! ,son ( ,god4' ,matt4 xiv4 #cc4 ,9 :i* words !y express$ 8 div9ity1 & gave a reason = _! wor%ipp+ him1 z _! ,"l & _! ,god1 viz4 t !y 7 sure f cle> & abundant evid5ce1 t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,! apo/le ,john1 :5 he w\ld repres5t ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 8 highe/ & mo/ glori\s "*1 gives him ?is title1 & adds1 #8,?is is ! true ,god4' ,he says1 #8,we "k t ! ,son ( ,god is come1 & ha? giv5 u an und]/&+1 t we may "k him t is true3 ,& we are 9 him t is true1 ev5 9 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is is ! true ,god1 & et]nal life4' #a ,john v4 #bj4 8,x is to be f>!r obs]v$1 t :5 our ,"l said to ! ,jews1 #8,my ,fa!r worke? hi!rto1 & ,i "w1' ! ,jews1 !re=e s\ght ! m to kill him1 because he said t ,god 0 8 ,fa!r1 78 own prop] ,fa!r1 z x is 9 ! orig9al7 #8,,mak+ ,,himself ,,equal ,,) ,,god4' ,?is is to be und]/ood z ! s5se :i* ,/4 ,john ! ,evangeli/ puts ^u ! words ( ,*ri/1 #8,my ,fa!r worke? hi!rto1 & ,i "w4' ,= ?is 0 mak+ himself equal ) ,god ! ,fa!r1 z do+ ! same "w ) him3 ,& ?is is repres5t$ z impli$ 9 ,god's be+ 8 own ,fa!r2 or 9 8 be+ ! ,fa!r's own ,son1 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,b if we und]/& x z ! s5se :i* ! ,jews put ^u ! words ( ,*ri/1 & t !y said ?is 0 mak+ himself equal ) ,god1 x am\nts to ! same ?+2 = x appe>s t _! inf]5ce 0 j2 & our ,savi\r is s f> f d5y+ x to be true1 t 9 8 reply to !m1 he confirms x1 & ass]ts t :atsoev] ! ,fa!r does1 ! ,son does ! same2 & in/ances 9 8 rais+ ! dead1 & judg+ ! _w1 & hav+ all ?+s1 & all p[] 9 8 h&s4 #8,t all m5 %\ld hon\r ! ,son1 ev5 z !y hon\r ! ,fa!r4' ,john v4 #ac-ag4 ,?us he makes ! ,son equal ) ! ,fa!r4 ,h5ce x appe>s t to be ! ,son ( ,god1 & ,god's own ,son1 is ! same ) a div9e p]son1 & d5otes "o :o is truly ,god2 & t ?is title is us$ to express ! div9ity1 r ?an ! humanity ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 8,! same appe>s f :at pass$ betwe5 our ,"l & ! ,jews at ano!r "t4 ,he said to !m1 #8,i & my ,fa!r are ,"o4' ,?is1 !y said1 0 blasphemy1 because be+ a man1 he made himself ,god4 ,x is pla9 f ! answ] :i* he makes to !m t !y consid]$ him z a blasphem]1 because he claim$ to be ! ,son ( ,god1 by call+ ,god 8 ,fa!r4 #8,say ye ( him :om ! ,fa!r ha? sanctifi$1 & s5t into ! _w1 ,?\ blaspheme/1 because ,i said1 ,i am ! ,son ( ,god8' ,?is 0 ! blasphemy ) :i* !y *>g$ him2 because !y consid]$ 8 say+1 t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 by call+ ,god 8 ,fa!r1 z an ass]tion t he 0 ,god4 ,john x4 #cj1 #cc1 #cf4 ,& x appe>s1 n only f ?is passage1 b f o!rs1 t ! ,jews1 & o!rs1 did affix ! idea ( div9ity to ! ,son ( ,god1 & consid]$ ?is title z express+ a "* inf9itely above a m]e creature4 ,:5 ,jesus 0 arraign$ be=e ! ,jewi% c\ncil1 ! ,high ,prie/ *>g$ him ) ! solemnity ( an oa?1 say+1 #8,i adjure !e by ! liv+ ,god1 t ?\ tell u1 :e!r ?\ be ! ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god4' ,& :5 ,jesus answ]$ 9 ! affirmative1 he ) all ! memb]s ( ! c\ncil1 *>g$ him ) blasphemy2 & pron\nc$ him wor?y ( dea? = mak+ ?is claim4 ,matt4 xxvi4 #fd1 #fe1 #ff4 ,& !y br\ght ?is accusation aga9/ him to ,pilate1 #8,we h a law1 & by our law he ought to die1 because he made himself ! ,son ( ,god4 ,:51 !re=e1 ,pilate he>d t say+1 he 0 ! m afraid4' ,john xix4 #g1 #h4 ,by ?is1 x is evid5t t ,pilate consid]$ ! ,son ( ,god1 to imply div9ity4 ,:5 ! ,c5turion1 & ! gu>d :o 7 ) him1 saw ! e>?quake & ! o!r sup]natural ev5ts :i* att5d$ ! crucifixion ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 #8!y fe>$ greatly1 say+1 ,truly ?is 0 ! ,son ( ,god4' ,matt1 xxvii4 #ed4 ,f ?is1 x is evid5t t !y consid]$ ! ,son ( ,god to be m ?an a man1 at lea/1 if n really ,god4 8,!re 0 "s idea & belief propagat$ among o!r nations1 z well z ! ,jews1 ( an extraord9>y p]sonage1 a div9ity1 :o 0 d5om9at$ ,! ,son ( ,god1 & :o 0 to make 8 appe>ance 9 ! _w4 ,to ?is1 ,nebu*adnezz> d\btless _h ref]5ce1 :5 he said1 t 9 a vision1 he saw a f\r? p]son1 walk+ 9 ! mid/ ( ! fire ( ! furnace into :i* he _h ca/ ?ree m52 & t none ( !m _h be5 hurt by ! fire2 & ! =m ( ! f\r? 0 l ! ,son ( ,god4 ,dan iii4 #be4 ,& :o b ?is div9e p]son c be meant by ,agur1 :5 he says1 #8,:o ha? asc5d$ up into heav51 or desc5d$8 ,:o ha? ga!r$ ! w9d 9 8 fi/s8 ,:o ha? b\nd ! wat]s 9 a g>m5t8 ,:o ha? e/abli%$ all ! ends ( ! e>?8 ,:at is 8 "n1 & :at is 8 ,son's "n1 if ?\ can/ tell8' ,prov4 xxx4 #d4 8,?is epi!t & "* we f9d expressly m5tion$ by ,david1 ! div9ely inspir$ k+ ( ,israel1 9 ! second ,psalm4 ,& he is !re introduc$ & describ$1 z a div9ity1 :o claims div9e homage1 tru/1 & wor%ip1 z ! ,omnipot5t heir1 possessor & rul] ( ! _w4 #8,i w decl>e ! decree4 ,! ,"l ha? said unto me1 ,?\ art ,,my ,,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e4 ,ask ( me1 & ,i %all give !e ! hea!n = ?9e inh]itance1 & ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>? = ?y possession4 ,?\ %alt break !m ) a rod ( iron2 ?\ %alt da% !m 9 pieces l a pott]'s vessel4 ,be wise n[1 !re=e1 ,o ye k+s2 be in/ruct$1 ye judges ( ! e>?4 ,s]ve ! ,"l ) fe>1 & rejoice ) trembl+4 ,kiss ! ,son1 le/ he be angry1 & ye p]i% f ! way1 :5 8 wra? is k9dl$ b a little4 ,bless$ are all !y t put _! tru/ 9 him4'#ajd ,f ?is anci5t oracle 9 ,israel1 & f a revelation :i* 0 made ^u ! fir/ apo/acy1 & h&$ d[n by tradition1 n only ! ,jews1 b also ^? ( o!r nations :o _h any p>ticul> connexion ) !m1 7 taught to consid] ! expect$ ,messiah z ! ,son ( ,god 9 a peculi> & appropriat$ s5se2 & z imply+ real div9ity4 ,!re=e1 x 0 suppos$ on all h&s1 t ?is p]son1 ! ,son ( ,god1 ! ,k+ ( ,israel1 ! ,k+ ( ! ,jews1 0 to be wor%ipp$ z wor?y to receive div9e hon\rs4 ,h5ce ! wise m5 f ! ,ea/1 be+ admoni%$ ( ! bir? ( ?is glori\s p]sonage1 came to wor%ip him1 to pay him div9e hon\rs2 = :i* !y _h a p>ticul> w>rant1 hav+ _h him po9t$ out to !m by a ,,/>1 :i* 0 a kn[n symbol1 or hi]oglyphic ( ! ,div9ity1 or a ,god4 ,& ,h]od took x = grant$1 t ?is p]son 0 to be wor%ipp$1 & receive div9e hon\rs4 ,= he said to ! wise m51 #8,:5 ye h f\nd him1 br+ me ^w aga91 t ,i may come & wor%ip him also4' 8,all ?is w be ( no weight1 inde$1 & z no?+ ) ! ,anti-tr9it>ians1 ! ,sabellians2 & ) all ^? :o d5y ! div9ity ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,arians & ,soc9ians4 ,b !y :o believe 9 a ,tr9ity ( p]sons 9 ! ,deity1 & t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ,god1 ! second p]son ( ! ,tr9ity1 mu/ be s5sible t he is call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 ! ,son ( ! ,fa!r1 ) a special ref]5ce to 8 div9e nature1 & to d5ote 8 ,godhead1 z ! second p]son 9 ! ,triune ,god4--,! ,arians & ,soc9ians hold t he is ! ,son ( ,god1 consid]$ z a m]e creature1 be+ by ?is di/+ui%$ f all o!r creatures2 & consequ5tly t !re 0 no ,son ( ,god be=e ?is creature did exi/4 ,! latt]1 or ,tr9it>ians1 believe t ! son%ip ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 necess>ily includes 8 div9ity2 b are n all agre$ z to ! f\ndation ( 8 son%ip1 & 9 :at x consi/s4 ,x has be5 g5]ally believ$1 & ! common doctr9e ( ! *ur* ( ,*ri/1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! f\r? c5tury1 & s f> z appe>s f ! days ( ! apo/les to ?is "t1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! et]nal ,son ( ,god3 ,t 8 ,son%ip is ess5tial to him1 z ! second p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity1 & t 9 ?is s5se1 he is ! only begott5 ,son ( ! ,fa!r1 antec$5t to 8 inc>nation1 & indep5d5t on x1 ev5 f et]nity4 ,b !re are "s :o ?9k t ! ,son%ip ( ! ,r$eem] consi/s 9 an union ( ! second p]son ( ! ,tr9ity1 or ! ,^w1 ) ! human nature2 & t he became ! ,son ( ,god by becom+ man2 & !re=e be=e ! inc>nation1 !re 0 no ,son ( ,god1 ?\gh !re 7 a ,tr9ity ( p]sons 9 ! ,,godhead4 ,?is op9ion seems to be r ga9+ gr\nd1 & spread+1 ( late4 8,^? on ea* side ( ?is "q diff] 9 _! op9ion ( ! importance ( x1 & ( ! bad t5d5cy ( ei!r ( ^! opposite s5tim5ts4 ,"s suppose t ! diff]5ce is ( little or no importance1 z bo? believe ! ,r$eem] to be ,god & man1 9 "o p]son1 & t he is ! ,son ( ,god1 & t ?is implies 8 div9ity1 ?\gh !y diff] 9 op9ion respect+ ! "t & mann] ( 8 filiation4 ,o!rs ?9k ?is is a diff]5ce s great & important1 & att5d$ ) su* consequ5ces2 & t ^? :o are oppos$ to !m on ?is po9t embrace su* a great & dang]\s error1 t !y ought to be /r5u\sly oppos$3 & consequ5tly d n desire an accommodation1 or ?9k x possible4 8,?\gh x be ne$less & improp] "h to und]take ! lab\r ( ent]+ into all ! argum5ts :i* h be5 produc$1 or may be m5tion$ 9 support ( ea* side ( ?is "q2 yet ! foll[+ obs]vations may n be altoge!r useless2 b may be ( "s help to =m a judgm5t ^u ?is po9t1 agreeable to ! scriptures4 8#a4 ,z ?is "q respects ! "* ( ! ,r$eem]1 x may ju/ly be consid]$ z an important "o2 z e ?+ relat+ to 8 "* is v important & int]e/+4 ,:o w\ld be will+ to be f\nd at la/ tak+ ! wrong side ( ?is "q2 & always to h ent]ta9$ s unbecom+ ideas & conceptions ( ! ,r$eem]1 :i* 8 mu/ be1 if on ?is po9t he embraces & cont5ds = t :i* is directly contr>y to ! tru?8 ,?\gh su* an error %\ld n be fatal to him :o embraces x1 b be consi/5t ) 8 be+ a real ,*ri/ian2 yet x mu/ be a v crim9al mi/ake1 & di%on\rable to ,jesus ,*ri/2 z e idea ( him mu/ be1 :i* is contr>y to 8 true "*3 ,= t is s p]fect & glori\s1 t no?+ c be tak5 f x1 or add$ to x1 :i* w n m> & di%on\r x4 ,8 "*1 z x respects ! "q be=e u1 is )\t d\bt prop]ly & cle>ly /at$ 9 div9e revelation1 & if we embrace t :i* is contr>y to ! tru?1 x mu/ be :olly our own fault1 & a v crim9al abuse ( ! advantages :i* we enjoy1 to "k ! only true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,son1 :om he has s5t4 ,^? consid]ations ought to awak5 our att5tion to ?is subject1 & excite a conc]n & e>ne/ desire to "k & embrace ! tru?2 :i* w be att5d$ ) a mode/1 humble1 dilig5t enquiry1 s5sible ( ! dang] 9 :i* we are1 ?r\gh prejudice1 or f o!r causes1 ( embrac+ error2 & e>ne/ly look+ to ! great ,prophet to lead u into ! tru?4 8#b4 ,:at has be5 obs]v$ above1 &1 x is believ$1 made evid5t1 viz4 t ! t]m1 ,son ( ,god1 s (t5 giv5 to ,*ri/1 is us$ to d5ote 8 div9e nature1 & to express 8 div9ity1 r ?an 8 humanity1 seems naturally1 if n necess>ily1 to lead u to consid] ?is "* z belong+ to him indep5d5t ( 8 union to ! human nature1 & antec$5t to 8 becom+ man2 & !re=e1 t x belongs to him z ,god1 ! second p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity4 ,= if 8 son%ip consi/s 9 8 union to ! human nature1 & he became a son1 only by becom+ a man2 !n ?is "* dep5ds :olly ^u ?is union1 & is d]iv$ f 8 be+ made fle%3 ,!re=e ?is epi!t c\ld n be prop]ly us$ to d5ote 8 div9ity1 indep5d5t ( 8 humanity1 or :at he is z a div9e p]son1 antec$5t to 8 inc>nation2 or to express 8 div9e1 r ?an 8 human nature4 ,& ,son ( ,god1 w\ld be no high] a "*1 & express no m ?an ,son ( man2 :i* is contr>y to ! idea :i* ! scripture gives u on ?is head1 z has be5 %[n4 8,?is may1 p]haps1 be 9 "s measure illu/rat$ by ! foll[+ in/ance4 ,! son ( a nobleman ( ! fir/ hon\r & dignity1 came f ,europe1 & m>ri$ ! daught] ( a plebian 9 ,am]ica1 by :i* he became 8 son3 ,b z 8 hon\r & dignity did n consi/ 9 8 m>ry+ ?is woman1 or 9 8 be+ ! son ( ! plebian1 by ?is union ) 8 daught]1 b 9 8 orig9al "*2 no man ?\ght ( express+ 8 highe/ & mo/ dignifi$ "* by :i* he 0 wor?y ( ! greate/ respect1 by us+ an epi!t :i* d5ot$ only 8 union to t woman1 & :i* 0 n applicable to him 9 any o!r view2 or by call+ him son1 z express+ ?is new relation3 ,b ! highe/ title :i* !y gave him1 0 t :i* _h a special respect to1 & express$ 8 orig9al "*1 :i* he su/a9$ antec$5t to ?is union2 & 9 :i* 8 highe/ dignity consi/$4 ,& he be+ ! son ( a nobleman & a "l1 9 :i* all 8 hon\r & dignity did consi/1 !y us$ ?is phrase1 ,my noble ,"l1 to express _! highe/ respect1 & 8 mo/ wor?y "*4 ,?is epi!t 0 always us$ to express 8 orig9al & highe/ "* & relation1 & c\ld n1 ) propriety1 be us$ to express any ?+ else4 ,he 0 (t5 call$1 inde$1 ! son ( ! plebian1 :5 !y design$ p>ticul>ly to express 8 union to 8 wife1 & speak ( him z /&+ 9 ?is relation4 8#c4 ,! ,son ( ,god is spok5 ( 9 _m in/ances1 if n 9 e "o :]e ?is t]m is us$1 s z w naturally lead ! read] to consid] him z su/a9+ ?is "* & relation antec$5t to 8 inc>nation1 & indep5d5t ( x4 #8,god s lov$ ! ,_w t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son4' ,john iii4 #af4 ,d n ^! words seem to express ?is idea1 viz4 t !re exi/$ an only begott5 son1 antec$5t to 8 be+ giv52 t ,god gave ?is 8 ,son to ! _w by 8 becom+ fle%1 & be+ unit$ to ! human nature2 & n t he became 8 ,son by ?is union8 #8,9 ?is 0 manife/$ ! love ( ,god t[>ds u1 because t ,god s5t 8 only begott5 ,son into ! _w1 t we might live ?r\gh him4 ,h]e9 is love1 n t we lov$ ,god1 b t he lov$ u1 & s5t 8 ,son to be a propitiation = our s9s4' #a ,john iv4 #i1 #aj4 ,if ,god s5t 8 only begott5 ,son into ! _w1 does n ?is suppose he _h a ,son to s5d1 antec$5t to 8 s5d+ him2 & t he did n become 8 ,son by 8 s5d+ him into ! _w1 or only 9 consequ5ce ( ?is6 ,?is is express$ 9 ! same mann] by ,/4 ,paul4 #8,b :5 ! fulness ( "t 0 come ,god s5t =? 8 ,son1 made ( a woman1 made "u ! law4' ,gal4 iv4 #d4 ,! ,son 0 s5t =?4 ,does n ?is seem at lea/ to imply t !re 0 a ,son to be s5t =? antec$5t to 8 be+ made ( a woman1 & t he 0 n made a ,son1 by be+ made ( a woman or becom+ man8 #8,no man ha? se5 ,god at any "t3 ,! only begott5 ,son :i* is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 he ha? decl>$ him4' ,john i4 #ah4 ,d n ^! words naturally lead u to conceive ( ! only begott5 ,son z exi/+ 9 ! ne>e/ union ) ! ,fa!r z 8 ,son1 indep5d5t ( ! human nature8 8,x is said1 #8,god 0 manife/$ 9 ! fle%4' #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 ,x w\ld be unnatural & absurd to suppose1 f ?is expression1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 n ,god1 antec$5t to 8 be+ manife/$ 9 ! fle%1 & t by 8 becom+ man1 he became a ,god4 ,directly ! contr>y to ?is is ass]t$1 viz4 t he :o is ,god f et]nity1 did 9 "t appe> 9 ! human nature1 & manife/$ himself to be ,god1 indep5d5t ( ! fle%1 9 :i* he appe>$4 ,x is also said1 #8,= ?is purpose1 ! ,son ( ,god 0 manife/$1 t he might de/roy ! works ( ! devil4' #a ,john iii4 #h4 ,^! two passages appe> to be p>allel4 ,god manife/$ 9 ! fle%1 & ! ,son ( ,god manife/$1 are two expressions ( ! same ?+4 ,f ?is x may be inf]r$1 t ! ,son ( ,god1 & ,god1 are synonym\s "h1 & ( ! same import4 ,?is s]ves to confirm :at has be5 said above ( ! use & mean+ ( ! t]m1 ,son ( ,god4 ,& may x n ) equal c]ta9ty be inf]r$ f ^! two passages1 comp>$ toge!r1 t ! ,son ( ,god exi/$ 9 ?is "* z ! ,son ( ,god1 antec$5t to 8 manife/ation 9 ! fle%1 & indep5d5t ( x2 & t he did n become ! ,son ( ,god by be+ made fle%8 ,if ,god be manife/$ 9 ! fle%1 !re mu/ be a ,god to be manife/$ antec$5t to su* a manife/ation1 & indep5d5t ( x4 ,& is x n equally c]ta9 t if ! ,son ( ,god be manife/$1 he mu/ h exi/$ ! ,son ( ,god1 antec$5t to su* manife/ation1 & indep5d5t ( x8 ,consequ5tly he did n become ! ,son ( ,god by 8 be+ manife/$ 9 ! fle%3 ,8 ,son%ip does n consi/ 9 ! union ( ! div9e & human natures 9 "o p]son4 ,8 p]sonality exi/$ be=e ?is union ) ! human nature2 & he 0 ! ,son ( ,god be=e ?is3 ,?is same ,son ( ,god1 ?is same p]son :o exi/$ )\t beg9n+1 assum$ ! human nature1 n a human p]son1 into a union ) himself1 8 own p]son1 & s appe>$1 0 manife/$ 9 ! fle%4 8,:5 ,david speaks ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & repres5ts ! ,fa!r z say+1 #8,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e1' s long be=e 8 inc>nation1 ! idea :i* mo/ naturally arises 9 ! m9d f ?is is1 t !re 0 !n su* a p]son z ! ,son1 :o did at t "t decl>e ! decree1 by ! m\? ( ,david2 & n1 t !re %\ld 9 "s future "t be a ,son begott51 :o %\ld !n decl>e ! decree4 #8,i w decl>e ! decree3 ,! ,"l said unto me1 ?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e4' ,x is v unnatural1 & contr>y to all propriety ( spee* to suppose1 #8?is day h ,i begott5 !e1' means ,i w beget !e 9 "s future "t2 & t ! ,son %\ld be made to decl>e ! decree1 long be=e any su* p]son exi/$2 & :5 !re 0 9 fact no su* ,son4 ,! decree :i* ! ,son decl>es is n t decl>ation1 #8,?\ art my son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e2' b :at foll[s1 #8ask ( me1 & ,i w give !e ! hea!n = ?9e inh]itance1 & ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>? = ?y possession4 ,?\ %alt break !m ) a rod ( iron1 c4' #8,?is day1' t is1 n[1 n 9 "t :i* is pass$1 or :i* is to come2 = ) ,god !re is no succession1 no "t pass$ or to come2 b he exi/s1 z we may say1 9 "o et]nal1 unsuccessive ,,n[4 ,!re=e1 :5 we speak ( an et]nal1 imman5t act1 x is mo/ prop]ly express$ ?us1 #8,?is day1 or ,,n[1 h ,i begott5 !e4' ,?is !re=e is ! s5se 9 :i* ! be/ div9es h g5]ally und]/ood x4 8,/4 ,paul cites ?is passage z be+ illu/rat$ & v]ifi$ 9 ! resurrection ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,acts xiii4 #cc4 ,b he _c mean t he by ! resurrection became ! ,son ( ,god1 & 0 !n begott53 = he _h ?is title be=e t4 ,8 mean+ is expla9$ by himself 9 8 epi/le to ! ,romans4 #8,decl>$ to be ! ,son ( ,god by ! resurrection f ! dead4' ,rom4 i4 #d4 ,t is1 ?is 0 a fre% & op5 manife/ation & decl>ation t he 0 inde$ :at _h be5 (t5 ass]t$ ( him1 & :at he always 03 ,! only begott5 ,son ( ,god4 8,:at ! angel said to ! virg9 ,m>y1 #8,he %all be great1 & %all he call$ ! ,son ( ! ,highe/--,! ,holy ,gho/ %all come ^u !e1 & ! p[] ( ! ,highe/ %all ov]%ad[ !e3 !re=e also t holy ?+ :i* %all be born ( !e1 %all be call$ ! ,son ( ,god1' _c reasonably be und]/ood z a decl>ation t 8 son%ip consi/$ 9 8 miracul\s conception1 or 9 ! union ( ! second p]son ( ! ,tr9ity ) ! human nature1 ?us conceiv$3 ,b t ?is *ild1 conceiv$ 9 ?is mann]1 & born ( a virg91 %\ld appe>1 & be kn[n to be ! ,son ( ,god1 t v p]son :o _h be5 spok5 ( & kn[n 9 all pa/ ages by ?is title2 ( :om ,isaiah _h p>ticul>ly spok51 :5 he said1 #8,behold1 a virg9 %all conceive1 & be> a ,son1 & %all call 8 "n ,,immanuel4 ,unto u a ,son is giv51 & ! gov]nm5t %all be ^u 8 %\ld]3 ,& 8 "n %all be call$1 ,wond]ful1 ,c\nsellor1 ! mighty ,god3' ,isaiah vii4 #ad4 ix4 #f4 ,t ?is ,son 0 n[ to be born ( ! virg9 ,m>y3 ! long expect$ ,messiah1 :o is consid]$ & spok5 ( by ! p ( ,god1 by ! title ( ! ,son ( ,god1 :i* title he %all be>1 z he is inde$ ! mighty ,god4 8,we are naturally lead to consid] ! ,son ( ,god z exi/+ 9 ?is "* be=e 8 inc>nation1 & ! same ) ! ,^w1 by :at is said ( him 9 ! fir/ *apt] ( ,john4 #8,! ,^w 0 made fle%1 & dwelt among u2 & we beheld 8 glory z ( ! only begott5 ( ! ,fa!r4 ,no man ha? se5 ,god at any "t4 ,! only begott5 ,son1 :i* is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 he ha? decl>$ him4 ,john b>e witness ( him1 & cri$1 say+1 ?is 0 he ( :om ,i spake1 he t come? aft] me1 is pref]r$ be=e me3 ,= he 0 be=e me4 ,& ,i saw1 & be> record t ?is is ! ,son ( ,god4' ,"h ,john is repres5t$ z ass]t+ t ! ,son ( ,god1 conc]n+ :om he bore witness1 did exi/ be=e him1 :i* !re=e mu/ be be=e 8 inc>nation2 = ,john 0 conceiv$ be=e ! inc>nation ( ,jesus4 ,b h[ c ?is be true1 if !re 7 no ,son ( ,god1 be=e ,john exi/$8 ,b if we consid] ! ,^w & ! ,son ( ,god z synonym\s1 :o 0 9 ! beg9n+ ) ,god1 & :o 0 ,god1 & creat$ all ?+s1 ?is :ole *apt] w be pla9 & easy to be und]/ood2 & we %all see ,john be>+ witness to ! ,son ( ,god1 :o exi/$ be=e him 9 ?is "*1 & 0 n[ come 9 ! fle%4 8,we f9d ! same repres5tation made 9 ! epi/le to ! ,hebrews4 #8,god1 :o spake 9 "t pa/ unto ! fa!rs1 by ! prophets1 ha? 9 ^! la/ days spok5 unto u by 8 ,son1 :om he ha? appo9t$ heir ( all ?+s2 by :om also he made ! worlds4 ,:o be+ ! brightness ( 8 glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son1 & uphold+ all ?+s by ! ^w ( 8 p[]1' c4 ,h[ c\ld ,god make ! worlds by 8 ,son1 f\r ?\s& ye>s be=e he _h a ,son2 & on ?is supposition1 :]e is ! propriety or tru? ( ?is ass]tion8 ,& h[ c\ld ! ,son be said to uphold all ?+s by ! ^w ( 8 p[]1 ?\s&s ( ye>s be=e any ,son exi/$8 #8,& aga91 :5 he br+e? ! fir/ begott5 into ! _w1 he sai?1 ,& let all ! angels ( ,god wor%ip him4' ,?is expression naturally sugge/s ! idea t ,god ! ,fa!r _h a fir/-begott5 ,son to br+ into ! _w1 :om he comm&$ ! angels to wor%ip4 ,h[ c he be said to br+ 8 fir/ begott5 ,son into ! _w1 :5 he _h no su* ,son to br+ into ! _w2 & inde$ nev] did br+ ?is 8 ,son into ! _w1 if he 0 begott5 & receiv$ 8 son%ip 9 ?is _w1 :5 he took ! human nature 9 ! womb ( ! virg91 & 0 n a son be=e8 8,aga91 speak+ ( ,mel*is$ec1 he says1 he 0 #8,)\t fa!r1 )\t "m1 )\t desc5t1 hav+ nei!r beg9n+ ( days1 nor end ( life2 b made l unto ! ,son ( ,god4' ,heb4 vii4 #c4 ,if !re 7 no ,son ( ,god till ! human nature ( ,*ri/ exi/$1 !n ! ,son ( ,god did beg9 to exi/2 consequ5tly !re 0 a beg9n+ ( 8 days2 & ,mel*is$ec 0 n made l him1 b unlike to him1 by hav+ no beg9n+ ( days4 8,s9ce !re are s _m passages ( scripture1 7& !re are _m m ?an h n[ be5 m5tion$7 :i* seem to repres5t ! ,r$eem] z ! ,son ( ,god1 antec$5t to 8 inc>nation1 & indep5d5t ( x1 :i* w naturally lead ^? :o att5d to !m to ?is idea ( him2 & "s ( !m _c be easily reconcil$ to ! contr>y op9ion2 ?is w fully acc\nt = ! g5]ally receiv$ doctr9e 9 ! ,*ri/ian _w f ! e>lie/ ages to ?is "t1 viz4 ,t ! ,r$eem] ( man is ! second p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity1 ! et]nal ,son ( ,god1 :o 9 ! fulness ( "t 0 made fle%1 by a p]sonal union ) ! human nature4 8#d4 ,x is wor?y ( consid]ation1 :e!r ! contr>y op9ion1 viz4 ,t ! ,r$eem] is ! ,son ( ,god1 only by ! second p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity be+ unit$ to human nature1 & becom+ man1 does n naturally lead to dang]\s & evil consequ5ces2 & :at good end is to be answ]$ by x8 ,if x be n agreeable to scripture1 we "k x mu/ be dang]\s & hurtful 9 a great] or less degree1 7z all errors respect+ ! p]son & "* ( ! ,r$eem] are7 & naturally t5ds to lead into o!r mi/akes1 /ill great]1 & ( worse consequ5ce4 ,& if x be agreeable to scripture1 x c]ta9ly has no bad t5d5cy4 ,if1 !re=e1 x does appe> f reason+ ^u x1 or f fact & exp]i5ce1 t ?is op9ion t5ds to evil consequ5ces1 & has a bad effect2 we may safely conclude t x is wrong1 & contr>y to div9e revelation4 8#a4 ,does n ?is s5tim5t t5d to l[] our ideas ( ! ,r$eem]1 & lead into a way ( ?9k+ less hon\rably ( him8 ,x has be5 obs]v$ t x appe>s f scripture1 t ?is title1 ,son ( ,god1 0 us$ to express ! highe/ & mo/ hon\rable idea :i* 8 fri5ds _h ( 8 p]son & "*4 ,b if we und]/& by x1 no?+ b :at takes place by 8 union to man1 by tak+ fle% ^u him1 & consid] x z signify+ no?+ b :at took place by 8 becom+ man1 no?+ is express$ by x m ?an by ,son ( man3 ,& we are left )\t any epi!t or common scripture phrase1 :]eby to express ! div9ity1 ! ,godhead ( ! ,r$eem]1 & 8 equality ) ! ,fa!r4 ,?us1 in/ead ( rais+ our conceptions ( ! ,r$eem]1 does x n t5d to s9k !m8 ,does n ! son%ip ( ,*ri/ become an inf9itely less & m inconsid]able matt]1 ^u ?is plan1 ?an t :i* has always be5 e/eem$ ! or?odox s5tim5t on ?is po9t1 :i* consid]s 8 son%ip1 z :olly indep5d5t ( ! :ole creation1 z et]nal1 & altoge!r div9e8 8,we live 9 an age :5 ! enemies ( ! ,r$eem] lift up _! heads1 & are suff]$ to multiply & prevail4 ,! dei/s attempt to ca/ him out z an impo/or4 ,arians & ,soc9ians /rip him ( 8 div9ity3 ,& ! c>eless1 ignorant1 immoral & pr(ane1 treat him ) contempt1 or neglect4 ,?is is agreeable to 8 great enemy1 ,satan2 :o seems n[ to be let loose 9 an unusual degree1 & has uncommon p[] among m51 to lead !m into gross errors1 & ^? especially :i* are di%on\rable to ,*ri/1 & injuri\s to 8 "*4 ,& if ?is s5tim5t n[ "u consid]ation1 conc]n+ ! ,son%ip ( ! ,r$eem]1 %\ld spread & prevail n[1 ?is w\ld be no evid5ce 9 fav\r ( x2 b1 consid]+ :at has be5 n[ obs]v$1 conc]n+ x1 w\ld x n give reason to suspect1 at lea/1 t x is di%on\rable to ! ,son ( ,god1 & leads to o!r errors yet m di%on\rable to him8 8,?is leads to obs]ve1 8#b4 ,x is wor?y ( consid]ation1 :e!r ?is doctr9e ( ! filiation ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 does n t5d to reject ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 z x has be5 held by ^? :o h be5 call$ ! or?odox 9 ! *ri/ian *ur*1 & leads to :at is call$ ,sabellianism2 :i* consid]s ! ,deity z b "o p]son1 & to be ?ree only out ( respect to ! diff]5t mann] or k9d ( 8 op]ations4 8,?is notion ( ! ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 leads to suppose t ! ,deity is ! ,fa!r ( ! ,m$iator1 )\t di/9ction ( p]sons2 & t by ,fa!r s (t5 m5tion$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & g5]ally 9 relation to ! ,son is commonly1 if n always1 meant ,deity1 )\t di/9ction ( p]sons4 ,if ?is be s1 x t5ds to exclude all di/9ction ( p]sons 9 ,god1 & to make ! p]sonality ( ! ,r$eem] to consi/ :olly 9 ! human nature2 & f9ally1 to make 8 union ) ,deity no m1 b ! same :i* ,arians & ,soc9ians admit1 viz4 ! same :i* takes place betwe5 ,god & good m5 9 g5]al2 b 9 a high] & peculi> degree4 ,b if !re be no t5d5cy 9 ?is doctr9e ( ! son%ip ( ,*ri/1 to ! consequ5ces :i* h be5 n[ m5tion$2 & x c be made evid5t t none ( ^? suppos$ evils d att5d x1 or c foll[ f x2 yet x rema9s to be consid]$ :at advantage att5ds x1 & ! good ends x w answ]1 if x 7 admitt$ to be true4 ,none w say1 x is presum$1 t x is m agreeable to ! g5]al expressions ( scripture relat+ to ?is po9t1 ?an ! opposite doctr9e2 :o well consid]s :at has be5 obs]v$ above4 ,! mo/ t any "o c ) ju/ice say ) respect to ?is is1 t ! scripture may be s con/ru$ & und]/ood1 z to be consi/5t ) ! son%ip ( ,*ri/1 comm5c+ at ! inc>nation1 h[ev] inconsi/5t ) x "s passages may appe> at fir/ view4 8,x may be ?\ght1 p]haps1 t ?is notion ( ! son%ip ( ! ,r$eem] is att5d$ ) two advantages1 if n ) m1 viz4 ,x frees ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity f t :i* is p]fectly incompreh5sible1 & appe>s a real contradiction & absurdity2 t ! second p]son %\ld be ,son ( ! fir/1 :o is ! ,fa!r2 ! ,son be+ begott5 by ! ,fa!r f et]nity2 ?an :i* no?+ c be m inconceivable1 & seem+ly absurd4 ,& ?is appe>s inconsi/5t ) ! second p]son be+ equal ) ! fir/2 = a son begott5 ( a fa!r1 implies inf]iority1 & t he exi/s aft] 8 fa!r1 & consequ5tly beg9s to exi/1 & is dep5d5t4 ,bo? ^! difficulties are :olly avoid$1 x is ?\ght1 by suppos+ t ! second p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity became a son by be+ unit$ to ! human nature1 & begott5 9 ! womb ( ! virg94 ,& x is probable t ^! suppos$ advantages h recomm5d$ ?is s*eme ( ! ,son%ip ( ,*ri/1 to *ose :o embrace x1 & l$ !m to reject ! commonly receiv$ op9ion2 & n a previ\s conviction t ! =m] is mo/ agreeable to ! scripture4 ,?is !re=e dem&s our s]i\s & c&id att5tion4 ,& ! foll[+ ?+s may be obs]v$ ^u x4 8#a4 ,if we exclude e ?+ f our cre$1 conc]n+ ,god1 8 exi/5ce1 & ! mann] ( 8 exi/5ce1 :i* to u is incompreh5sible & unacc\ntable1 we mu/ reject ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity 9 unity1 & ev5 ( ! exi/5ce ( a ,god4 ,! doctr9e ( ?ree p]sons 9 "o ,god is :olly inconceivable by u1 & ,unit>ians consid] x z ! greate/ contradiction & absurdity imag9able4 ,& ^? ,tr9it>ians1 :o h und]tak5 to expla9 x1 & make x m intelligible1 h g5]ally fail$ ( giv+ any light2 b h really made x absurd & ev5 ridicul\s1 by #8d>k5+ c\nsel by words )\t k4' ,if we reason$ prop]ly on ! matt]1 we %\ld expect to f9d 9 a revelation :i* ,god has made ( himself1 8 be+ & mann] ( subsi/5ce1 my/]ies :i* we c by no means und]/&1 :i* are to creatures wond]ful1 & :olly unacc\ntable4 ,= ! be+ ( ,god1 & ! mann] ( 8 exi/5ce1 & ( 8 subsi/+1 mu/ be inf9itely above our compreh5sion3 ,god is inf9itely great1 & we "k him n4 ,& if we attempt to se>* out ^! my/]ies by reason1 we are prone to ?9k !y are contradictions & absurdities1 m]ely because our reason _c fa?om !m2 & !y appe> m un9telligible1 ! m we try to und]/& !m4 #8,can/ ?\ by se>*+ f9d out ,god8 ,can/ ?\ f9d out ! ,,almighty to p]fection8 ,x is z high z heav51 :at can/ ?\ d8 ,deep] ?an hell1 :at can/ ?\ "k8 ,! measure !re( is long] ?an ! e>?1 & broad] ?an ! sea4' ,job ii4 #g1 #h1 #i4 #8,tea* u :at we %all say unto him1 7& :at we %all say conc]n+ him27 = we _c ord] our spee* by reason ( d>kness4 ,%all x be told him t ,i speak8' & attempt to compreh5d & expla9 ! my/]ies t relate to 8 exi/5ce8 #8,if a man speak1 surely he %all be swall[$ up4' ,job xxxvii4 #ai1 #bj4 ,if a man und]take ?us to speak1 in/ead ( giv+ any light1 he w be involv$ & ov]:elm$ 9 imp5etrable d>kness4 8,!y1 !re=e1 :o d n believe ! et]nal son%ip ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 because x is my/]i\s & incompreh5sible1 & to "s x appe>s to be full ( contradiction1 w1 if !y be consi/5t ) !mselves1 = ! same reason1 reject ! doctr9e ( a ,tr9ity ( p]sons 9 "o ,god4#aje 8#b4 ,if ! doctr9e ( ! et]nal g5]ation & son%ip ( ! second p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity be sob]ly & mode/ly consid]$ 9 ! light ( ! =ego+ obs]vation1 & ) a prop] s5se ( our own d>kness & inf9ite inf]iority to ! div9e ,be+1 & h[ little we c "k ( him2 we %all n be =w>d to pron\nce x inconsi/5t ) reason1 & absurd2 b be conv9c$1 t to d ?us1 is v bold & assum+2 & t x may be consi/5t & true1 not)/&+ any ?+ we may "k2 ?\gh x be my/]i\s & incompreh5sible4 ,?is is a div9e g5]ation1 inf9itely above any ?+ t takes place among creatures1 & inf9itely diff]5t4 ,x is t ( :i* we c h no adequate idea1 & is inf9itely out ( our rea*4 ,:at incompet5t judges are we !n ( ?is matt]8 ,:at "r or ability h we to pron\nce x absurd or inconsi/5t1 :5 we h no capacity to "k or det]m9e :at is true1 consi/5t1 or inconsi/5t 9 ?is high po9t1 any f>!r ?an ,god has be5 pleas$ to reveal x to u8 ,!re may be innum]able my/]ies 9 ! exi/5ce & mann] ( subsi/5ce ( ! inf9ite ,be+1 :i* are1 & mu/ be1 incompreh5sible1 by a f9ite und]/&+4 ,god has be5 pleas$1 = wise ends1 to reveal t ( ! ,tr9ity1 & ?is ( ! et]nal g5]ation & son%ip ( ! second p]son3 ,& he has done x 9 a mann]1 & 9 words be/ suit$ to convey ^? ideas ( x to m51 :i* x is necess>y !y %\ld h3 ,& we ought to receive x ) meekness & implicit submission1 us+ our reason 9 exclud+ e ?+ :i* is contr>y to1 or bel[ inf9ite p]fection1 & absolute indep5d5ce2 )\t pret5d+ to compreh5d x1 or to be able to judge ( t :i* is inf9itely high & div9e1 by t :i* takes place among creatures1 ) respect to g5]ation1 & fa!r & son4 8,god is said 9 scripture1 to rep5t & be griev$ at 8 he>t2 to be angry1 & to h 8 fury to come up 9 8 face2 & h&s1 feet1 eyes1 m\?1 lips & tongue1 c4 are ascrib$ to him4 ,^! words are design$ & suit$ to convey useful ideas1 & important in/ruction to m54 ,b if we %\ld und]/& ^! expression z mean+ ! same ?+ 9 ! ,div9e ,be+1 t !y d :5 appli$ to m52 we mu/ ent]ta9 v unwor?y1 & mo/ absurd notions ( ,god1 & :olly inconsi/5t ) o!r decl>ations 9 ! sacr$ ,oracles4 ,b if we exclude e ?+ t is human1 or t implies any *ange or imp]fection f ^! expressions :5 appli$ to ! ,deity1 !y w convey no?+ absurd or inconsi/5t1 or t is unwor?y ( ,god4 ,& x w d\btless be equally s 9 ! case be=e u2 if x be con/antly kept 9 m9d t ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god d5otes no?+ human1 b is inf9itely above any ?+ :i* relates to natural1 or creature g5]ation1 & does n include any beg9n+1 *ange1 dep5d5ce1 inf]iority1 or imp]fection4 ,?is w effectually exclude all real absurdity & contradiction4 8,x w be ask$1 p]haps1 :5 all ?is is exclud$ f our ideas ( g5]ation1 ( ,fa!r & ,son1 :at idea w rema9 9 our m9ds1 :i* is convey$ by ^! words8 ,w !y n be )\t any signification to u1 & altoge!r useless8 ,to ?is1 ! foll[+ answ] may be giv53 ,f :at is reveal$ conc]n+ ?is high & incompreh5sible my/]y1 we le>n1 t 9 ! exi/5ce ( ! ,deity1 !re is t :i* is high above our ?\ghts1 z ! heav5s are above ! e>?1 inf9itely beyond our conception1 & diff]5t f any ?+ :i* takes place among creatures1 :i* is a f\ndation ( a p]sonal di/9ction1 z real & great z t betwe5 fa!r & son among m51 & inf9itely m p]fect3 :i* di/9ction may be 9 ! be/ mann] convey$ to u by ,fa!r & ,son1 to express ! mo/ p]fect union & equality2 t ! ,son is ! brightness ( ! ,fa!r's glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son1 & t !re is inf9ite love & ende>m5t betwe5 !m2 & t 9 ! economy ( ! "w ( r$emption1 ! ,son is ob$i5t to ! ,fa!r1 c4 ,all ?is1 & mu* m1 our m9ds are capable ( conceiv+ f :at is reveal$ on ?is high & important subject2 :i* is suit$ to impress our he>ts ) a s5se ( ! incompreh5sible1 inf9ite1 adorable p]fection & glory ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son2 & is necess>y 9 ord] to give u a "r und]/&+ ( ! gospel2 ( ! true "* ( ! ,r$eem]1 & ( ! "w ( r$emption4 8,:at has be5 n[ said "u ?is second p>ticul>1 may s]ve to remove ! o!r suppos$ difficulty 9 admitt+ ! et]nal filiation ( ! second p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity1 viz4 t x repres5ts ! ,son z inf]ior to ! ,fa!r1 & z exi/+ aft] him1 & !re=e 8 exi/5ce _h a beg9n+4 ,?is is obviat$ by ! above obs]vations2 & p>ticul>ly by ?is1 t x is a div9e filiation1 & !re=e inf9itely unlike t :i* is human2 & above our compreh5sion4 ,besides1 to suppose et]nal g5]ation admits ( be=e or aft]1 or ( a beg9n+1 is inconsi/5t4 ,x may be fur!r obs]v$1 8#c4 ,t ! op9ion t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! fir/ & only begott5 ,son ( ,god1 by ! second p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity becom+ inc>nate1 & unit$ to ! human nature1 is1 p]haps1 att5d$ ) z great difficulties z ! o!r :i* has be5 consid]$1 if n great]4 ,if s1 ! inducem5t to embrace x1 & reject ! o!r1 :i* we are exam9+1 :olly ceases4 8,if ! ,son 0 begott5 by ! miracul\s =mation ( ! human nature2 !n ! ,holy ,gho/ begot ! ,son & is ! ,fa!r1 z mu* z ! fir/ p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity4 ,= ! angel said to ! virg91 #8,! ,holy ,gho/ %all come ^u !e1 & ! p[] ( ! ,highe/ %all ov]%ad[ !e3 !re=e also t holy ?+ :i* %all be born ( !e1 %all be call$ ! ,son ( ,god4' ,if we take ^! words z ref]r+ only to ! production ( ! human nature1 & if x be grant$ t by ! highe/1 is meant ! fir/ p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity1 ( :i* !re does n appe> to be any evid5ce1 yet ! ?ird p]son1 ! ,holy ,gho/1 is repres5t$ z do+ z mu*1 & be+ z active 9 ?is production z ! fir/ p]son4 ,b if ?is 7 no difficulty1 & ! fir/ p]son ( ! ,tr9ity be suppos$ to produce ! human nature1 & 9 ?is s5se to be ! ,fa!r ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 yet ?is w make him 8 ,fa!r 9 no o!r & high] s5se ?an he is ! ,fa!r ( angels1 & ( ,adam2 & ,jesus ,*ri/ w be ! ,son ( ,god 9 no o!r1 or high] s5se ?an !y2 = !y 7 creat$ & =m$ 9 an extraord9>y1 miracul\s way4 8,if ! ,son 0 begott5 by unit+ ! second p]son ( ! ,tr9ity ) ! human nature1 & ! filiation ( ! ,son is suppos$ to consi/ :olly 9 be+ ?us unit$ to man2 ?is is att5d$ ) ! foll[+ difficulties1 z great1 p]haps1 if n great]1 ?an ^? :i* att5d ! et]nal ,son%ip ( ! second p]son4 8#a4 ,?is is z diff]5t 9 nature & k9d f natural or creature g5]ation1 z et]nal div9e g5]ation2 & ! "o be>s no analogy or lik5ess to ! o!r4 8#b4 ,?is union ( ,god ) ! creature s z to become "o p]son1 is z my/]i\s & incompreh5sible1 z ! et]nal ,son%ip ( ! second p]son ( ! ,tr9ity2 & z inexplicable3 s t no?+ is ga9$ ) respect to ?is1 by embrac+ ?is s*eme4 8#c4 ,x is n agreeable to scripture to suppose t ! fir/ p]son ( ! ,tr9ity only1 unit$ ! second p]son to ! human nature1 & s became a ,fa!r by ?us begett+ a ,son4 ,! ?ird p]son1 ! ,holy ,gho/1 is repres5t$ z do+ ?is1 or at lea/1 be+ active 9 x2 & !re is no?+ expressly said ( ! fir/ p]son do+ any ?+ respect+ x z su*4 #8,! ,holy ,gho/ %all come ^u !e1 & ! p[] ( ! ,highe/ %all ov]%ad[ !e3 !re=e also1 t holy ?+ :i* %all be born ( !e1 %all be call$ ! ,son ( ,god4' #8,n[ ! bir? ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 on ?is wise4 ,:5 8 "m1 ,m>y1 0 esp\s$ to ,joseph1 be=e !y came toge!r1 %e 0 f\nd ) *ild ( ! ,holy ,gho/4' ,& ! angel ( ! ,"l said unto ,joseph1 #8,fe> n to take unto !e ,m>y ?y wife3 ,= t :i* is conceiv$ 9 h] is ( ! ,holy ,gho/4' ,matt4 i4 #ah1 #bj4 ,& ?is unit+ ! div9e nature ) ! human1 is expressly ascrib$1 n to ! fir/1 b to ! second p]son4 #8,= z mu* z ! *ildr5 are p>tak]s ( fle% & blood1 he also himself took "p ( ! same4 ,= v]ily he took n on him ! nature ( angels2 b he took on him ! se$ ( ,abraham4' ,heb4 ii4 #ad1 #af4 ,d n !y speak n only )\t scripture1 b contr>y to x1 :o say t ! fir/ p]son ( ! ,tr9ity became a ,fa!r by unit+ ! second p]son to ! human nature1 9 ! womb ( ! virg9 ,m>y2 by :i* ! latt] became ! only begott5 ,son ( ! ,fa!r8 ,t ! relation ( ,fa!r & ,son began 9 ! inc>nation ( ,*ri/1 & consi/s :olly 9 ?is8 ,& d !y by ?is supposition avoid any difficulty1 & r5d] ! filiation ( ! ,r$eem] m consi/5t1 intelligible1 or hon\rable to him8 ,let ! ?\ghtful1 c&id disc]n+ read] judge40 ,,hopk9s4 ,footnote #ajd3 ,?is is an inconte/able pro( t ! ,son is ,god1 ev5 ,,jehovah4 ,! ,psalmi/ (t5 says1 8,bless$ are !y1 bless$ is ! man :o tru/e? 9 ! ,"l40 ,& "h he says1 ,bless$ are all !y :o tru/ 9 ! ,son ( ,god1 & yet =bids u to put our tru/ 9 any b ,god4 8,put n y\r tru/ 9 pr9ces1 or 9 ! son ( man1 9 :om !re is no help4 ,happy is he t ha? ! ,god ( ,jacob = 8 help1 ^: hope is 9 ! ,"l 8 ,god40 ,psalm cxlvi4 #c1 #e4 ,& he says1 8,my s\l1 wait ?\ only ^u ,god2 = my expectation is f him40 ,psalm lxii4 #e4 ,!y only are bless$1 :o tru/ 9 ,god2 & all o!rs are curs$4 8,?us sai? ! ,"l1 ,curs$ be ! man t tru/e? 9 man4 ,bless$ is ! man t tru/e? 9 ! ,"l1 & ^: hope ! ,"l is40 ,j]4 xvii4 #e1 #g4 ,!y are bless$1 :o tru/ 9 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,!re=e he is ! ,"l4 ,footnote #aje3 ,x has be5 be=e obs]v$1 t ! d5ial ( ! et]nal son%ip ( ,*ri/ seem$ to h a t5d5cy to a rejection ( ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity2 & 9 :at way4 ,b :at is "h obs]v$1 %ews h[ ! d5ial ( ! =m] t5ds1 ano!r way1 to ! rejection ( ! latt]4 ,= if ! =m] be reject$1 because x is incompreh5sible1 & appe>s inconsi/5t1 x may be expect$ t :5 ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is m p>ticul>ly consid]$1 x w appe> equally un9telligible2 & !re=e be reject$1 = ! same reason4 ,is x n probable1 t ,sabellius1 ! anci5t ,anti-tr9it>ian1 0 9 ?is way l$ to give up ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity8 ,footnote #ajf3 ,see ,dr4 ,ow5 aga9/ ,biddle1 p4 #cfb4 ,footnote #ajg3 4 ,footnote #ajh3 ,antiq4 ,lib4 ,,iii4 ,cap4 #e4 ,footnote #aji3 ,?is ! ,holy ,gho/ has condesc5d$1 = :at reason ,i "k n1 to give c\nt5ance to1 9 all ^? quotations 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :]e ! "n ,,jehovah1 is ref]r$ to f ! ,old4 ,footnote #aaj3 ,9 two places1 inde$1 x is r5d]$ by 1 ,god1 ,g54 iv4 #a4 & ,isa4 liv4 #ac4 ,& !re is "o place 9 :i* "s ?9k !y attempt a lit]al translation ( x1 #b ,sam4 i4 #aa4 :]e1 in/ead ( ! p ( ! ,"l1 !y translate ! text1 1 9 :i*1 "s ?9k1 1 is put = 1 or 1 ?r\gh ! mi/ake ( "s amanu5sis2 b x seems r to be an explication ?an a lit]al translation ( ! words2 & :]eas "s ?9k1 ! reason ( ?is me?od us$ by !m 9 _! translation1 is1 because ! ,hebrew lett]s1 ( :i* t "n consi/s1 _c well be express$ by ! lett]s ( ! ,greek alphabet1 s z to compose a ^w l x1 t does n seem to be ! reason ( x1 inasmu* z !y attempt to translate o!r names equally difficult2 z 9 ,g54 x4 #b4 1 = ,javan2 & #b ,k+s xii4 #b4 = ,jehoiada4 ,footnote #aaa3 ,see ,dr4 ,allix's judgm5t ( ! ,jewi% *ur* aga9/ ! ,unit>ians1 *ap4 xiii4 to xvi4 ,footnote #aab3 ,vid4 ,cate*4 ,racov4 ad ,que/4 lix4 ,footnote #aac3 ,x is else:]e said conc]n+ him1 #a ,john iii4 #e4 t he 0 manife/$1 c4 1 z also 9 v]4 #h4 ,& z = :at is said 9 ! la/ clause ( ! v]se we are consid]+1 t he 0 receiv$ up into glory1 x is a v great /ra9 on ! s5se ( ^! words1 to apply x to a my/]y1 or to ! gospel1 s9ce ! words1 1 pla9ly intimate a p]son's meet+ ) a glori\s reception :5 asc5d+ into heav52 signifies sursum recip]e1 !re=e we r5d] x1 receiv$ up2 & s x is (t5 appli$ to our ,savi\r1 ,acts i4 #b1 #aa1 #bb4 & 8 asc5sion is call$1 ,luke ix4 #ea4 1 ! "t 9 :i* he %\ld be receiv$ up4 ,footnote #aad3 ,see ,:itby 9 loc4 ,footnote #aae3 ,see ,dr4 ,cl>ke's reply to ,nelson1 page #hf4 ,footnote #aaf3 ,?us !y are f\r times1 ,luke i4 #fh4 #b ,cor4 i4 #e4 ,eph4 i4 #c4 & #a ,pet4 i4 #c4 :]e9 is put be=e 4 ,footnote #aag3 ,dr4 ,ow5 aga9/ ,biddle1 page #bef4 ,footnote #aah3 ,see ,dr4 ,cl>ke's reply to ,nelson1 page #ig4 ,footnote #aai3 ,see ,page #cjg4 ,footnote #abj3 ,x is c]ta91 t is (t5times exegetical1 z well z copulative2 & x appe>s to be s1 by a great _m in/ances 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 :5 x is put betwe5 two n\ns1 ! fir/ :]e( has an article1 & ! o!r none2 ?us x w be ackn[l$g$ by all1 t x is tak51 9 #b ,cor4 i4 #c4 ,bless$ be ,god1 ev5 ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 2 s 9 ,eph4 i4 #c4 #b ,!s4 ii4 #af4 #a4 ,pet4 i4 #c4 ,rom4 xv4 #f4 ,phil4 iv4 #bj4 #b ,cor4 xi4 #ca4 & 9 ,col4 ii4 #b4 ,9 ^! scriptures1 & o!rs ( ! l nature1 ! ,arians !mselves all[ t ?is rule holds good1 ?\gh !y w n all[ x1 :5 x proves our ,savi\r's ,deity1 because x militates aga9/ _! own s*eme2 z 9 ,eph4 v4 #e4 :]e ! apo/le speaks ( ! k+dom ( ,*ri/1 & ( ,god1 z we r5d] x2 b1 ,i ?9k1 x ought to be r5d]$1 ev5 ( ,god2 = x is1 s 9 #b ,!ss4 i4 #ab4 ,! grace ( our ,god1 &1 or ev51 ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! words are1 4 ,see among _m o!r scriptures to ! l purpose1 #a ,tim4 v4 #ba4 & *ap4 vi4 #ac4 #b ,pet4 i4 #b4 ,x is true !re are sev]al exceptions to ?is rule1 ?\gh !y are g5]ally 9 su* in/ances1 9 :i* x is impossible = ! latt] ^w to conta9 an explication ( ! =m]1 ?\gh1 9 o!r in/ances1 x1 = ! mo/ "p1 holds good2 & !re=e x w1 at lea/1 am\nt to a probable argum5t1 t ! words 9 ?is text1 ought to be r5d]$1 ( ! great ,god1 ev5 our ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,vide ,granville ,%>p on ! ,greek article1 & ,middleton on ! same subject4 ,footnote #aba3 ,see ,dr4 ,cl>k's reply to ,nelson1 page #he4 ,footnote #abb3 ,! words1 & are 9 ! nom9ative case1 :i* d5otes t !y are n spok5 9 a way ( exclamation4 ,footnote #abc3 ,see reply to ,nelson1 page #fg4 ,footnote #abd3 ,acts vii4 #dc4 *ap4 xiv4 #aa4 ,footnote #abe3 ,see ,matt4 xix4 #bf4 comp>$ ) ,m>k x4 #bg4 ,footnote #abf3 ,see ,scripture-doctr9e1 c4 page #fg1 #fh1 & 9 _m o!r places4 ,footnote #abg3 ,?is is ! s5se ( ,dr4 ,cl>ke's fir/ section 9 ,"p #b1 on :i* ! :ole s*eme seems to be f\nd$2 & he speaks to ! same purpose 9 sev]al o!r places2 &1 9 p>ticul>1 9 8 reply to ,nelson1 page #fg1 #fh1 he concludes ! ^w 1 ,god1 absolutely tak5 to import ! same1 z or 1 by :i* he always int5ds ! ,fa!r4 ,footnote #abh3 ,see ,scripture-doctr9e1 page #c4 ,footnote #abi3 ,see page #abj4 ,footnote #acj3 ,see ,dr4 ,cl>ke's ,scripture ,doctr9e1 page #agf4 ,footnote #aca3 ,:itby is v p>ticul> 9 lay+ d[n ?is s5se ( ! text1 ) ! def5ce !re(1 9 8 annotations on ?is scripture1 f ,heliodorus1 :]e he f9ds ! words1 1 :i* he r5d]s1 to snat* at2 & 1 :i*1 he supposes1 signifies to pursue1 or covet1 a ?+ t is desirable1 b1 h[ev]1 ! words go+ be=e1 or foll[+1 9 t au?or1 may det]m9e t to be 8 s5se !re(1 z ! s5se ( p>ticul> words is (t5times greatly v>i$ !reby2 yet ?is w n ju/ify ! r5d]+ !m 9 ! same s5se1 9 o!r in/ances1 v =eign !reunto1 z c]ta9ly ! text we are expla9+ mu/ be reckon$ to be2 besides1 ! ^w is n ! same1 = x is 1 :i* prop]ly signifies a prey1 or ! ?+ /ol52 & !re=e ?\gh may signify1 to cat* an opportunity1 z a p]son cat*es at :at he ?9ks = 8 advantage1 yet if ! ^w _h be5 us$ in/ead ( x1 x w\ld v mu* h alt]$ ! s5se !re(2 also ?\gh signifies1 to e/eem a ?+ wor?y to be pursu$1 or cat*$ at1 z a prey1 yet 1 :i* are ! words 9 ! text we are consid]+1 signify no su* ?+1 b r to reckon a ?+ unlawful to be pursu$1 z :at he has no "r to2 & t is ! s5se !re( 9 our text1 q4 d4 ,he did n ?9k x unlawful to pursue1 or lay claim to t div9e hon\r1 ( be+ equal ) ,god1 or1 z we r5d] x1 ?\ght x n robb]y1 c4 ,= ! ju/ify+ ( ?is s5se1 e "o1 t obs]ves ! acceptation ( ! ,greek words1 w f9d t signifies1 ! action ( robb+1 & ! ?+ /ol51 z may be obs]v$ 9 _m o!r words1 :]e ! =m] con/ruction signifies ! act2 ! latt] ! effect3 z 9 & 1 1 & 1 & 1 & 1 & 1 & 2 &1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 signifies ! action ( baptiz+1 & ! ord9ance 9 :i* x is p]=m$4 ,see ,m>k vii4 #h4 comp>$ ) ,matt4 iii4 #g4 & *ap4 xxi4 #be4 ,multitudes ( in/ances might h be5 giv51 b ^! are suffici5t4 ,footnote #acb3 ,grotius 9 loc4 ,footnote #acc3 8,x may readily be grant$ t any tract publi%$ by an apo/olick man1 9 ! e>ly ,*ri/ian *ur*1 w\ld be circulat$ among ! ,*ri/ians ( ^? times1 ) great dispat*1 imm$iately on its publication4 ,?is is a natural & indefeasible position1 s9ce x arises f a pr9ciple 9 human nature itself4 ,x is natural1 too1 t1 9 ^? times1 x %\ld be copi$ )\t delay 9 su* *ur*es z 7 !n extant4 ,& ?is fir/ edition w\ld be circulat$ to ! wide/ ext5t1 ( c\rse4 ,*ur*es t 7 e/abli%$ aft]w>ds 7 m likely to receive ! second edition ( su* a writ]'s works2 especially1 if !y _h int]c\rse ) ! t[n :]e he resid$ 9 8 latt] days1 & drew _! copies f !nce1 imm$iately4 ,b ,i ?9k we may say1 t = "o copy ( ! second edition t 0 circulat$1 !re w\ld be #bj1 or #ej1 or #ajj copies ( ! fir/ edition2 s9ce n only w\ld x h ! advantage ( priority1 b n "o read] 9 a hundr$ w\ld ?9k ( ! second z diff]5t f ! fir/4 ,& ?is has l$ our translators to m>k1 z d\btful1 ! fir/ quotation :i* ,i select$ f ! fir/ ,epi/le ( ,john1 9 my la/2 *ap4 ii4 #bc4 ,i h no d\bt ( ! g5u95ess ( ! addition2 b possibly !re may be #ej copies )\t x to "o :i* conta9s x4 8,admitt+1 !n1 ! resid5ce ( ,/4 ,john be at ,ephesus1 or any "p ( ,asia ,m9or1 = ! la/ ?irty ye>s ( 8 life1 = :i* we h ! te/imony ( anci5t hi/ory1 we may date 8 fir/ epi/le1 e>ly 9 t p]iod3 or ev5 be=e he came to live !re4 ,?is w\ld spread fir/1 among ! neighb\r+ *ur*es 9 ,asia ,m9or3 secondly1 ea/w>d1 to ^? c\ntries :i* pr(ess$ ,*ri/ianity1 ,antio*1 = c]ta93 ,syria1 ,cilicia1 ,pontus1 ,cappadocia1 ,galatia1 ,babylonia1 c4 ,t[>d ^! c\ntries1 !re are c>avans :i* g e mon?1 or six weeks1 f ,asia ,m9or3 !re is a regul> int]c\rse ma9ta9$1 betwe5 ,smyrna1 & ! int]nal p>ts ( ,asia ,m9or1 & on ?r\gh ,t>sus to ,antio*3--f ,ephesus to ,smyrna 0 easy4 ,we h e reason to affirm1 t x 0 ! same anci5tly1 & !re=e1 !re 0 an imm$iate conveyance ( su* addresses z ! apo/le ,john publi%$ = ! g5]al use ( all ,*ri/ians1 f ,ephesus1 ea/w>d to ! ori5tal prov9ces ( ! ,roman empire1 :]e ,*ri/ianity 0 settl$ & fl\ri%$4 ,9 ^! *ur*es 8 writ+s w\ld be 9 reque/4 ,moreov]1 ^! *ur*es w\ld be ! fir/ to translate 8 writ+s into _! curr5t language1 = ! use ( ! natives ( ^! prov9ces1 :o did n und]/& ,greek 7:i*1 h[ev] preval5t ! ,greek language 01 mu/ h be5 _m7 because "h 0 a great numb] ( pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians1 :o desir$ to be acqua9t$ ) _! cont5ts4 8,x is evid5t1 !re=e1 t ^! translations1 hav+ = _! basis ! fir/ edition1 c be no evid5ces ( :at ! apo/le ?\ght prop] to add 9 8 second addition4 ,! ,syriac v]sion1 = in/ance1 if we suppose t to be ! e>lie/ ( all1 w\ld repres5t ! fir/ edition1 z w\ld also1 all v]sions made f x1 & all copies made f ^?1 at t "t1 receiv$ 9 ^? p>ts4 ,:]eas1 ! ,arm5ian v]sion1 because x is mu* lat]1 w\ld at lea/ /& ! *ance ( obta9+ 7& be+ made f7 ! second edition4 ,! ,syriac v]sion1 !re=e1 is no evid5ce aga9/ an addition4 ,! ,arm5ian v]sion is an evid5ce = x4 ,?is v]sion conta9s #a ,john v4 #g4 8,also1 ! *ur*es 9 ,africa 7 n plant$ till _m ye>s aft] ^? ( ,asia2 _! int]c\rse ) ,ephesus1 be+ by sea1 0 irregul>1 & c\ld only take place1 occasionally1 if x 0 direct4 ,if we suppose x to be1 on ! subject be=e u1 ?r\gh ,italy1 !n x 0 subject to ! same circum/ances z att5d$ ! int]c\rse betwe5 ,ephesus & ,rome4 ,i say ,rome1 because we h no reason to ?9k t !re 0 any numb] ( ,*ri/ians1 wor? m5tion+1 9 any o!r city ( ,italy4 ,! apo/le ,paul1 :5 travell+ f ,rhegio upw>d 0 met by bre?r5 f ,rome2 :i* :5 he saw1 he ?ank$ ,god1 & took c\rage4 ,c]ta9ly1 !n1 he _h n met ) _m fri5ds 9 places t he pass$ ?r\gh1 & 8 c\rage _h be5 some:at ca/ d[n1 = t reason4 ,we f9d no trace ( ,*ri/ianity 9 ,h]culaneum1 "o ( ! cities ( ,italy1 ( ! second size1 :i* 0 de/roy$ ,a4 ,d4 #gi1 ?\gh we meet ) traces ( ,judaism !re2 & 9 %ort1 x mu/ be admitt$1 t1 comp>$ ) ,asia1 ! we/]n prov9ces _h b few ,*ri/ians4 ,we h no reason to ?9k t ,rome s5t out mission>ies e>ly4 ,! s\? ( ,france 0 *ri/ianiz$ f ,asia1 ?\gh s mu* fur!r (f ?an ,rome4 ,! natural inf]5ce is1 t ^! p>ts w\ld receive lat] copies ( any apo/olick writ+1 publi%$ 9 ,asia ,m9or1 ?an ^? p>ts :i* _h a regul> int]c\rse1 half a doz5 times 9 a ye>1 at lea/1 b probably mu* (t5]1 ) ,ephesus4 ,& :atev] v]sions 7 extant 9 ! we/1 w\ld repres5t ! second edition ) its v>iations1 :atev] !y might be4 8,z to ,rome itself1 ,i inf]1 t t capital ( ! empire _h1 if any place _h1 bo? editions4 ,suppose1 = a mom5t1 t ! fir/ edition _h rea*$ ,rome1 :5 ,ari/obulus quitt$ t city = ,brita91 or t x 0 s5t to ,ari/obulus1 9 ,brita91 f ,rome1 x w foll[1 t ! anci5t ,briti% copies w\ld n conta9 ^? additions :i* ! apo/le ,john ins]t$ 9 ! second edition4 ,& to ?is agrees ! fact3 = ,pelagianism c\ld h>dly h be5 repress$ by any text m effectually ?an by ! "o 9 "q4 ,yet t err\r rose 9 ,brita91 & x 0 n s decid$ly oppos$ !n1 z x is n[1 m9us ! te/imony ( ?is text4 ,moreov]1 ! text is n quot$ by ! v5]able ,b$e1 9 a passage ( 8 works1 :]e we %\ld expect to f9d x1 at lea/1 allud$ to4 ,he1 !re=e1 might h ! fir/ edition4 8,9 %ort1 almo/ all ! argum5ts employ$ aga9/ ! au!nticity ( ! text may be admitt$4 ,!y cease to h any great =ce1 aft] x is once conc$$ to ^? :o use !m1 t ! fir/ edition1 toge!r ) all its repres5tatives1 9 ! fir/ c5tury1 suppose1 _h n ! words 9 debate4 ,!y are r$uc$ to ! infirmity ( a negative argum5t1 at be/4 8,i mu/ n[ obs]ve1 t ! ,african *ur*es be+ plant$ long aft] ! ,asiatick1 !y1 no d\bt1 w\ld obta9 ! be/ transcripts ( ! works ( any inspir$ writ]1 :i* c\ld be procur$ ab\t ! "t ( _! be+ f\nd$2 i4 e4 ! second edition ( ! lett] "u consid]ation4 ,to ?is agrees ! fact2 ! ,african bi%ops quote ! passage4 ,t]tullian1 ,cyprian1 ,eu*]ius1 ,eug5ius1 ) 8 consi/ory ( #djj bi%ops1 ,vigilius1 ,fulg5tius1 c4 c4 s t x 0 und5iably extant 9 _! copies f ! second c5tury d[nw>ds4 ,! argum5t1 !n1 is r$uc$ to a po9t3 ei!r ^! div9es f\nd ! passage 9 _! copies1 or !y put x !re4 ,! latt] alt]native is s di%on\rable to ,*ri/ians & to ,*ri/ianity1 t "o is will+ to accept ( any hypo!sis :i* may v9dicate pr(essors & tea*]s f su* enorm\s guilt4--,b fur!r3 8,i h said1 t ,rome might be expect$ to procure :atev] 0 mo/ excell5t 9 ,*ri/ian lit]ature1 z well z 9 o!r /udies4 ,x _h1 !n1 ! fir/ edition1 because t 0 ! e>lie/ :i* c\ld be procur$2 & ! second because ! influx ( p]sons to ,rome f all p>ts 0 s great1 t e ?+ :i* 0 portable ( a lit]>y nature1 might be expect$ to be br\ght !re4 ,rome _h an anci5t v]sion ( ! scriptures1 kn[n "u ! "n ( ! old ,italic v]sion4 ,x is n ( any consequ5ce to our argum5t1 :e!r ?is v]sion conta9$ ! text ( ! heav5ly witnesses1 s9ce x 0 made v e>ly2 b if ! revis$ ,roman v]sion ( ! ,new ,te/am5t conta9$ x1 we are r$uc$ to ! same dilemma z be=e1 9 ref]5ce to ! ,african bi%ops--,! revis] ( ?is edition 7,j]om7 ei!r f\nd x1 or =g$ x4 ,! same argum5ts t relieve ! *>act]s ( ! ,african bi%ops1 relieve ! "* ( ?is fa!r4 ,! accusation is incr$ible4 ,x is load+ ! p>ty ) a crime s f> beyond ord9>y culpability1 t ! m9d revolts at ! *>ge4 ,x is admitt$1 !n1 t ! ,lat9 v]sion reads ?is v]se2 t ,/4 ,j]ome adopt$ x2 t x 0 adopt$ by ! le>n$ aft] him2 z by our own fam\s ,alkw91 at ! "t1 & 9 ! c\rt ( ,*>lemagne1 & has s cont9u$ ev] s9ce4 ,! inf]5ce is1 t ,/4 ,j]ome pref]r$ ! au?ority & text ( ! second edition1 & foll[$ x4 8,^!1 moreov]1 are indep5d5t witnesses2 =1 ! ,african bi%ops1 :o wrote be=e ,j]om1 c\ld n receive ?is passage f 8 revis$ v]sion3 or1 if any *oose to affirm t ! ,african bi%ops receiv$ ?is passage f ! old ,italic v]sion1 !n ! au!nticity ( ! passage foll[s ( c\rse1 9 proportion to :atev] importance is atta*$ to ?is increas$ antiquity40 ,,select ,,reviews4 ,footnote #acd3 ,mr4 ,abraham ,taylor1 9 8 true ,scripture-doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1 ,"p4 ,i4 *ap4 #b4 9 :i* we h 8 own me?od ( reason+ 9 def5ce !re(1 :i* is1 at lea/1 suffici5t to remove ! boa/s & insults ( ^? :o wond] t we %\ld n give up ! cause entirely to !m4 ,footnote #ace3 ,see ,hi/oire ,crit4 du4 ,n\v4 ,te/am4 *ap4 #ah4 page #bjd4 ,footnote #acf3 ,see ?is conjecture ( ,fa!r ,simon le>n$ly oppos$ 9 ,smi?4 ,miscellan4 contra ,simon4 ,footnote #acg3 ,vid4 ,epi/4 lxxiii4 ad ,jubaianum1 de ,unitate ,eccl4 v4 ,footnote #ach3 ,see true ,scripture-doctr9e1 c4 page #ec4 ,footnote #aci3 ,contra ,praxeam1 cap4 #be4 ,footnote #adj3 ,see ! ,au?or be=e ref]r$ to1 9 ! true scripture-doctr9e1 c4 z also ,trigl& de tribus 9 clo te/ibus4 ,footnote #ada3 ,vide ,abbadie on ! ,div9ity ( ,*ri/1 p] totum4 ,footnote #adb3 ,see ,que/4 vii4 ,footnote #adc3 ,see ,dr4 ,cl>ke's ,scripture doctr9e1 page #abg4 ,footnote #add3 ,reply to ,nelson1 page #afi4 ,footnote #ade3 ,see a p>allel scripture1 ,prov4 xxx4 #b1 #c4 ,footnote #adf3 1 is admitt$ by ,griesback into 8 text4 ,footnote #adg3 ,by ! wisdom ( ,god seems "h to be meant ! wisdom ( ,god ess5tially consid]$4 ,b see ,matt4 xxiii4 #cd4 ,footnote #adh3 ,see ,dr4 ,cl>ke's ,scripture ,doctr9e1 page #fc4 ,footnote #adi3 ,see page #cdd1 #cde1 ante4 ,footnote #aej3 ,dr4 ,wat]l&1 ,s]m4 ,,iii4 9 def5ce ( ,*ri/1 page #ajf4 ,footnote #aea3 8,t ,*ri/ 0 n a m]e in/rum5t :i* ,god us$ 9 ! "w ( creation1 z ! ,arians pret5d1 is pla9 f ?is1 t ! ,scriptures n only tea*1 t ,*ri/ 0 ! v supreme ,god himself t creat$ all ?+s2 ,psal4 cii4 #be4 ,heb4 i4 #aj4 b also t no in/rum5t 0 us$ 9 t "w4 ,x 0 wr\ght imm$iately by ,god himself4 ,z x is writt51 #8,god himself =m$ ! e>? & made x4' ,isa4 xlv4 #ah4 7,?is1 all grant1 0 ! supreme ,god3 ,& ?is ,god 0 ,jesus ,*ri/47 #8,he alone spread out ! heav5s4' ,job ix4 #h4 ,n by an in/rum5t1 b by himself alone1 ,isa4 xliv4 #bd4 ) 8 own h&s4 ,isa4 xlv4 #ab40 ,,bellamy4 ,footnote #aeb3 are omitt$ by ,griesba*4 ,footnote #aec3 ,vid4 ,bez4 9 loc4 ,unus ,deus omnes populos condidit1 sic etiam nunc omnes ad se vocat2 condidit autem p] ,*ri/um1 sic p] ,*ri/um in/aurat4 ,footnote #aed3 ,see ,matt4 xii4 #cb4 #a ,cor4 x4 #aa4 ,eph4 i4 #ba4 & *ap4 ii4 #g4 ,heb4 vi4 #e4 & *ap4 ix4 #bf4 ! apo/le speak+ ( ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 mean+ ! fir/ creation1 uses ! ^w 2 b :51 9 ! foll[+ words1 he speaks ( ,*ri/'s appe>+ 9 ! end ( ! _w1 to put away s91 c4 he uses ! words 4 ,footnote #aee3 ,see page #cjd4 ,footnote #aef3 ,see ,que/4 lxvii4 & lxxv4 ,footnote #aeg3 8,! ,fa!r1 sai? he1 is great] ?an ,i4 ,john xiv4 #bh4 ,z ,*ri/ is ! head ( ! *ur*1 s ! head ( ,*ri/ is ,god4 #a ,cor4 iii4 #bc4 xi4 #c4 ,he calle? ! ,fa!r 8 ,god4 ,matt1 xxvii4 #df4 ,john xx4 #ag4--,! ,fa!r rais$ him to ,israel2 ,acts xiii4 #bc4 ano9t$ him ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & ) p[]2 ,acts x4 #ch4 sp>$ him n1 b deliv]$ him up = u all2 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 & rais$ him f ! dead4 ,acts ii4 #bd4--;,god _h appo9t$ him to execute 8 sav+ designs1 s5t him into ?is _w1 & gave him comm&m5ts4 ,john iii4 #af1 #ag4 vi4 #ch-dj4 ,! "w giv5 him he f9i%$1 & 9 x he 0 fai?ful to ! ,fa!r4 ,john iv4 #cd4 xvii4 #d4 ,heb4 iii4 #b4 x4 #i4--,!re=e1 ,god ha? also exalt$ him above measure2 ,phil4 ii4 #i4 set him at 8 own "r h& 9 heav52 ,eph4 i4 #bj4 & gave him all p[]4 ,matt1 xxviii4 #ah4 ,he ha? made him ,"l & ,*ri/2 ,acts ii4 #cf4 exalt$ him to be a ,pr9ce & a ,savi\r1 to give to ,israel rep5tance & remission ( s9s4 ,acts v4 #ca4 ,he ha? also orda9$ him to judge ! _w 9 righte\sness2 ,acts xviii4 #ca4 & to him1 ,*ri/ %all !n be subject1 & deliv] up ! k+dom4 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bd-bh4 8,to be ! true ,god1 & to be "u ,god1 to be ! ,inf9ite1 & to be ! subject1 are1 accord+ to all reason1 & ! scripture itself1 inconsi/5t prop]ties4 ,by und5iable au?ority1 h[ev]1 !y are ascrib$ to ! same subject2 & !re=e1 !re mu/ be a way to solve ! difficulty4 ,h[ (t5 d we meet ) p>ticul>s 9 ! sy/em ( tru?1 :i* seem to oppose "o ano!r2 b :5 well consid]$1 agree1 & ev5 support "o ano!r4 ,! human con/itution itself1 exhibits a cle> in/ance4 ,! gr& inquiry is1 ^u :at f\ndation e diff]5t tru? is e/abli%$1 & h[ to reconcile seem+ contradictions4 ,n[1 :ile !y :o attack ! ,godhead ( ,jesus1 c nev] 9 our op9ion1 answ] ! multitude ( pro(s 9 its fav\r2 !re is on ! contr>y1 = ! confessors ( t doctr9e1 ! greate/ /ore ( solutions1 z (t5 z some?+ n div9e1 some?+ b5ea? ! nature & au?ority ( 8 ,fa!r1 & some?+ f9ite are te/ifi$ conc]n+ him4 #8,he :o 0 9 ! =m ( ,god1 & c\nt$ x n robb]y to be equal ) ,god1 took ^u him ! =m ( a s]vant4' ,phil4 ii4 #f1 #g4 #8,! ,^w :o 0 ) ,god1 & :o 0 ,god1 became fle%2 b 9 t fle%1 manife/$ a glory z ( ! only-begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 full ( grace & tru?4' ,john i4 #a1 #ad4--;,accord+ to ! infallible te/imony1 he is !re=e true ,god & true man2 & 8 sav+ m$iatory p]=mances are insep>ably f\nd$ on bo? natures4 ,:ile ! value ( ^!1 ! p[] to save 8 p =ev]1 & to direct all ?+s 9 heav5 & on e>? to t end1 z also ! fitness to be ! object ( _! grateful confid5ce1 & 8 capacity = conduct+ ! g5]al judgm5t1 are f\nd$ on1 & give an inv9cible pro( ( 8 div9e p]fection2 x is at ! same "t 8 f9ite nature1 :]e9 he f9i%$ ! human m9i/rations ( 8 tea*+ (fice1 & ( 8 prie/ly sacrifice4--,& ?us x is intelligible1 h[ ! glory & maje/y ) :i* he gov]ns ! k+dom ( ,god1 to ! mighty +a!r+ & def5ce ( 8 p1 & to ! de/ruction ( all opposition1 occur z an exaltation2 9 z f> z ! human nature1 accord+ to its capacity %>$ !re91 obta9$ ! fruit & rew>d ( its lab\r1 & ! ,lamb t 0 sla91 des]ves & receives ev]la/+ hon\r1 because ( ! works ( salvation 9 bo? natures4 ,?is appe>s1 because e :]e1 8 ob$i5ce & deepe/ humiliation are assign$ z ! reason ( 8 exaltation4--#8,i 0 dead & behold ,i am alive = ev]more1 ,am56 & h ! keys ( hell & ( dea?4' ,rev4 i4 #ah4 #8,to ?is end ,*ri/ di$1 & rose1 & reviv$1 t he might be ,"l ov] ! dead & ! liv+4' ,rom1 xiv4 #i4 ,see also ,phil4 ii4 #g-aj4 ,heb4 i4 #c4 ,john v4 #bg4 ,rev4 i4 #e1 #f4 v4 #ab-ad40 ,,wynp]sse4 ,footnote #aeh3 ,see ,que/4 vii4 ,footnote #aei3 ,creatures are said to be believ$1 z our ,savi\r speak+ conc]n+ ,john ! ,bapti/1 9 ,m>k xi4 #ca4 says1 ,:y did ye n believe him8 2 &1 9 ,acts viii4 #ab4 ! ,sam>itans believ$ ,philip1 2 &1 9 ,john v4 #df4 ,moses is describ$ z a p]son :o ought to be believ$2 ,_h ye believ$ ,moses1 c4 says our ,savi\r1 2 b x is nev] said t a creature is believ$ 94 ,?is 0 ,augu/9's obs]vation2 ^u :i* occasion he says1 ,9 ,exposit4 ,evangel4 ,johan4 ,tract4 #bi4 8,?\gh we may be said to believe ,paul & ,pet]1 yet we are nev] said to believe 9 !m40 ,b z = our ,savi\r1 we are n only to believe him1 namely1 :at he has spok51 b 1 to believe 9 him4 ,footnote #afj3 ,! words are1 2 :]e seems to be exegetical1 accord+ to ! rule laid d[n1 page #cah4 & !re=e ,i w\ld r5d] ! words1 ,god1 :o quick5e? all ?+s ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/2 &1 if ?is be a j r5d]+1 !n ! ,fa!r is n m5tion$ 9 ! context2 & !re=e ?is doxology is n ascrib$ to him b to our ,savi\r4 ,footnote #afa3 ,see ,dr4 ,cl>ke's ,scripture ,doctr9e1 page #eh1 #gg4 ,footnote #afb3 ,! *ief oppos]s ( ,*ri/'s be+ ! object ( wor%ip1 7 ,jacobus ,palologus1 ,franciscus ,davidus1 ,*ri/ianus ,frank51 ,simon ,buduu2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 x 0 def5d$ by ,soc9us1 & sev]al o!rs1 ?\gh n 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* we ma9ta9 x4 ,footnote #afc3 ,see ,dr4 ,cl>ke's ,scripture ,doctr9e1 page #acb4 ,footnote #afd3 ,see page #cbb1 #cbc4 ante4 ,footnote #afe3 ,see ,dr4 ,wat]l&'s def5ce ( ! div9ity ( ,*ri/1 s]m4 iv4 pag4 #abg4 seq4 :]e he proves1 t ! exclusive t]ms ( ,"o1 only1 c4 d n except ! ,son1 s z to d5y him to h ! same ,godhead ) ! ,fa!r3 ?is he proves f sev]al scriptures1 viz4 ,mat4 xi4 #bg4 ,no "o kn[e? ! ,son1 b ! ,fa!r2 nor any "o ! ,fa!r1 save ! ,son2 x does n foll[ f h5ce1 t ! ,fa!r does n "k himself nor ! ,son himself3 & :5 x is said1 9 #a ,cor4 ii4 #aa4 ,! ?+s ( ,god kn[e? no "o1 b ! ,_s ( ,god2 ?is does n exclude ! ,son1 = t w\ld contradict ! scripture b n[ m5tion$2 no m ?an ! ,son's only kn[+ ! ,fa!r excludes ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* w\ld be contr>y to ?is scripture2 s 9 ,rev4 xix4 #ab4 x is said1 t ! ,son _h a "n writt5 :i* no "o knew b he himself3 none ev] ?\ght t ! ,fa!r 0 exclud$ by ?is exclusive t]m2 s :5 ,god ! ,fa!r sai?1 9 ,isa4 xliv4 #bd4 ,i am he t make? all ?+s1 t /ret*e? =? ! heav5s alone1 t spreade? abroad ! e>? by myself3 ?is w\ld contradict _m o!r scriptures1 :i* speak ( ! ,son z ! ,creator ( all ?+s1 if he 7 to be exclud$ by x4 ,aga91 :5 ! ,psalmi/ sai?1 conc]n+ ! ,fa!r1 9 ,psal4 lxxxiii4 #ah4 t 8 "n alone is ,jehovah1 we mu/ set aside all ^? scriptures 9 :i* our ,savi\r is call$ ,jehovah1 if he is conta9$ 9 ?is exclusive t]m4 ,see m to ?is purpose 9 ! said s]mon1 9 :i* ?is argum5t is manag$ ) a great deal ( judgm5t4 ,i %all only take leave f>!r to cite :at is well obs]v$ 9 page #cc4 8,t1 p]haps ! ^w ,god 9 ^? places1 namely1 su* 9 :i* !re are ^! exclusive t]ms1 is to be und]/ood 9 ! indef9ite s5se1 ab/ract+ f ! p>ticul> consid]ation ( ?is or t p]son1 9 l mann] z ! ^w man (t5 /&s n = any p>ticul> human p]son1 b ! :ole species1 or human nature2 z :5 we say1 man is frail2 man is mortal1 or ! l40 ,footnote #aff3 4 ,beza speaks ( two or ?ree ( ! mo/ anci5t copies 9 :i* ?is read+ is f\nd2 & ,grotius also adh]es to x1 f ! cr$it1 z he says1 ( ! mo/ anci5t & correct copies2 & x is also obs]v$1 t ! vulg> ,lat9 v]sion r5d]s x s2 & ,augu/9 read x s 9 ! copy t he made use (3 & :]eas ! evangeli/s1 ,m>k & ,luke1 read x1 ,:y calle/ ?\ me good1 he endeav\rs to reconcile ?is diff]5t read+ !re) z suppos+ !re 0 a seem+ contradiction betwe5 !m :i* he might bett] h done1 by ref]r+ to "s copies :i* _h x1 z we read x1 :y calle/ ?\ me good2 f :5ce1 x is probable1 he saw none t s r5d]$ x 9 8 "t4 ,vid4 ,agu/4 de ,cons5su4 ,evan4 lib4 ii4 cap4 #fc4 ,x is also ?us translat$ 9 ! anci5t ,hebrew v]sion ( ! gospel ( ,mat!w4 ,footnote #afg3 8,if ,dr4 ,prie/ley1 9 8 celebrat$ ef=ts to e/abli% ! ,unit>ianism ( ! primitive *ur* aga9/ ,dr4 ,horsley1 fell s %ort ( #8complete victory2' x may be presum$1 t ! failure w\ld1 9 "s degree1 affect 8 great] "w1 ,! ,hi/ory ( ,e>ly ,op9ions conc]n+ ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,_m p>ts ( t elaborate p]=mance are m]ely a republication ( ! ,lett]s1 exclud+ ! p]sonalities4 ,_! m]its & _! fate mu/1 !re=e1 be closely1 int]wov54 8,?is l>ge & capital "w 0 giv5 to ! _w "u circum/ances :i* appe>$ v promis+ = br++ ! controv]sy to a satisfactory issue4 ,) great & long cont9u$ dilig5ce ! indefatigable au?or collect$ 8 mat]ials4 ,he dige/$ & arrang$ !m1 ) t lucid p]spicuity = :i* he 0 s ju/ly di/+ui%$4 ,he tri$ e me?od to call =? into ! field ( prep>atory discussion1 "s le>n$ & able ,tr9it>ians & ,arians4 ,he wait$ = "s ye>s aft] ! publication ( ! "w2 & !n r5ew$ 8 public *all5ge1 af=d+ an additional p]iod = ! fate ( ! "q4 ,x 01 ( c\rse1 impli$1 & ! obligation 0 frankly av[$ by ! ,doctor2 t he w\ld 9 prop] "t duly notice :at any fair & c&id oppon5ts %\ld produce4 8,x is to be lam5t$1 h[ev] t ! expectations ?us excit$ h n be5 completely answ]$2 & ! decease ( ,dr4 ,prie/ly excludes e hope t !y w be s4 8,e>ly 9 ! ye> #agij1 a mild & amiable writ]1 ,dr4 ,williams1#afh address$ to ,dr4 ,prie/ley 8 objections to ! :ole /ructure ( ! argum5t built on ! ,hi/ory ( ,e>ly ,op9ions4 ,he (f]$ reasons to %ew1 t ! appeal to ! fa!rs 0 a me?od calculat$ to increase difficulties1 & to r5d] ! controv]sy almo/ int]m9able2 t x has be5 exp]im5tally prov$ an insuffici5t mode ( argum5t2 t x has be5 long ago solidly refut$2#afi t x 0 pla9ly repreh5d$ by ,jesus ,*ri/2 t x is highly un!ological 9 its j consequ5ces2 & t x is illogical & inconclusive4 ,?is lett] brea!d ! s9c]e _s ( amicable controv]sy2 & ,i _c b ?9k t x des]v$ ! v c&id & s]i\s att5tion ( y\r le>n$ fri5d4 ,b ,i believe x 0 nev] notic$ 9 any o!r way ?an t ( private complim5t4 8,9 #agid1 ,dr4 ,jamieson publi%$ a pr(ess$ & m9ute exam9ation ( ! ,hi/ory ( ,e>ly ,op9ions4 ,?is elaborate & le>n$ "w 0 ! v p]=mance :i* ,dr4 ,prie/ley _h s long desir$ & *all5g$4 ,x surely1 !n1 _h a j claim on 8 p>ticul> & public notice4 ,at ! "t ( ?is "w's appe>ance1 ,dr4 ,prie/ley 0 occupi$ 9 ! important measure ( emigration to ,am]ica4 ,b :5 t /ep 0 accompli%$1 he enjoy$1 = ! rema9+ ye>s ( life1 a calm & undi/urb$ retreat4 ,we h1 h[ev]1 yet to be in=m$ ( ! reason :y 8 =m] pl$ge 0 n fulfill$4 8,z ! controv]sy has be5 ?us left op51 x _c be deem$ illib]al 9 me to m5tion ! result ( p]sonal obs]vation 9 read+ ?is l>ge "w ( ,dr4 ,prie/ley's4 ,i am ! m incl9$ to d s1 s9ce :at ,i h rem>k$ may be ( use 9 answ]+ a "q ( "s importance2 ,:at degree ( reliance c be plac$ on ,dr4 ,prie/ley's c>e & accuracy 9 8 citations ( ! fa!rs8 8,y1 ,sir1 are well aw>e ( ! importance :i* ,dr4 ,prie/ley atta*es to ! position1 t ! doctr9es ( ! pre-exi/5ce & div9ity ( ,*ri/ 7 ackn[l$g$ by ! or?odox fa!rs to h be5 mo/ cauti\sly conceal$1 9 ! e>li] prea*+ ( ! apo/les1 & n to h be5 cle>ly divulg$1 till ,john taught !m at ! close ( ! apo/olic age4 8,dr4 ,jamieson appe>s to me to h solidly refut$ ?is ass]tion4#agj ,b he has1 by no means1 proce$$ s f> z he might easily h done1 9 %ew+ ,dr4 ,prie/ley's rem>kable inatt5tion to rigid accuracy 9 ! allegation ( 8 au?orities4 8,! in/ances ( ?is k9d :i* ,i h obs]v$ h giv5 me mu* a/oni%m5t4 ,if !y conc]n$ m]ely ! lit]>y reputation ( ?is truly em95t "*1 to drag !m into public notice c\ld only be ! "w ( a petulant & little m9d4 ,b !y become cases ( a v diff]5t nature1 :5 conclusions ( prime importance on a v int]e/+ subject are inf]r$ f egregi\s miscon/ructions ( an au?or's mean+4 ,9 su* cases reg>d to tru? mu/ sup]s$e p]sonal delicacies4 8,?is duty becomes ! m urg5t :5 we are told1 f high & respectable au?ority1 t1 #89 all ! mo/ important controv]sies 9 :i*' ,dr4 ,prie/ley #80 engag$1 he _h /udi$ ! subject ?or\ghly1 & 0 a complete ma/] ( ! :ole "q3' & t1 9 8 reason+1 #8!re 0 no?+ artificial & ambigu\s2 no design to slur ov] difficulties & objections1 or to lay great] /ress ^u a topic ?an x w\ld well be>4'#aga 8,! doctor has select$ ,*ryso/om z ! fa!r ^: evid5ce is mo/ ample 9 support ( ! op9ion1 t ,john fir/ taught ! div9ity ( ,*ri/4 #8,*ryso/om1' says ,dr4 ,prie/ley1 #8repres5ts all ! prec$+ writ]s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t z *ildr51 :o he>d1 b did n und]/& ?+s1 & :o 7 busy ab\t *eese-cakes & *ildi% sports1 b ,john1' he says1 #8taught :at ! angels !mselves did n "k be=e he decl>$ x4'#agb 8,at ! bottom ( ! page1 ,dr4 ,prie/ley fai?fully transcribes ! ,greek ( ?is passage1 & no "o c say t 8 translation is mat]ially unfair1 s f> z x goes4 ,! s5t5ce is exactly ?us3 #8,all ! re/1 l little *ildr51 he> inde$1 yet d n und]/& :at !y he>1 b are captivat$ ) cakes & *ildi% sports4' ,! omission ( ! clause #8all ! re/1' 7 7 does n appe> ( mu* consequ5ce4 ,! ins]tion ( x w\ld only h l$ ! read] to inquire = ! antec$5t1 & ,dr4 ,prie/ley has provid$ a ready answ]3 #8all ! prec$+ writ]s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4' 8,d me ! fav\r1 my de> ,sir1 to take d[n ! volume ( ,*ryso/om1 & turn to ! passage4 ,w y f9d ! antec$5t to ?is relative clause to be any #8writ]s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1' or any p]sons at all connect$ ) ! ,new ,te/am5t8 ,no1 ,sir4 ,y w f9d x to be ! effem9ate & dissipat$ spectators ( a?letic games1 & ! auditors ( musicians & oratorial sophi/s6#agc0 ,,smi?',s ,,lett]s ,,to ,,bel%am4 ,footnote #afh3 ,lett] to ,dr4 ,prie/ley1 9 vol4 i4 ( ,dr4 ,williams' edition ( ,ow5 on ! ,hebrews4 ,footnote #afi3 ,dr4 ,williams ref]s only to ,*ill+wor? by "n4 ,i w\ld take ! lib]ty ( add+1 t ,m4 ,daille's admirable "w ,on ! ,use ( ! ,fa!rs 9 ,det]m9+ ,religi\s ,controv]sies1 is des]v+ ( ! mo/ c>eful p]usal ) ref]5ce to ?is subject4 ,footnote #agj3 ,see 8 valuable "w1 ,v9dication ( ! ,primitive ,fai?1 c4 9 ,reply to ,dr4 ,prie/ley's ,hi/4 ( ,e>ly ,op9ions3 vol4 i4 p4 #bhd-cac4 ,footnote #aga3 ,mr4 ,bel%am's ,disc4 p4 #bd1 #be4 ,footnote #agb3 ,hi/4 ( ,e>ly ,op4 vol4 iii4 p4 #abh1 #abi4 ,footnote #agc3 ,mr4 ,bel%am d5ies t ^! *>act]s are ! antec$5t to ! exceptive clause 9 "q1 & conceives t x ref]s to ! mass ( unle>n$ ,*ri/ians1 :o are plac$ 9 opposition to 8! spectators & auditors ( ,john1 m5 t are become angels1 or are desir\s ( becom+ su*40 ,b ! ,greek fa!rs give "s additional features ( _! "*4 8,^!10 he says1 8are devot$ to m]rim5t & luxuri\sness1 liv+ 9 ri*es1 hon\rs1 & gluttony40 ,! c&id read] w judge :e!r ?is description be m applicable to pla9 & hone/ *ri/ians1 ?an to ! gay & dissipat$ p]sons m5tion$ 9 a prec$+ "p ( ! disc\rse4 ,footnote #agd3 ,9 ?is !y agree ) ^? :o 7 =m]ly call$ ,mac$onians1 f ,macidonius1 bi%op ( ,con/ant9ople1 :o liv$ ab\t ! middle ( ! f\r? c5tury1 :o ent]ta9$ su* s5tim5ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & _h a consid]able p>ty t adh]$ to him1 :o 7 also call$ ,pneumatoma*i4 ,footnote #age3 ,see page #bdi1 #bej4 ,footnote #agf3 ,see ,woltzog51 & o!r ,soc9ian writ]s1 9 loc4 & ,dr4 ,cl>ke's ,scripture-doctr9e1 page #ac4 :]e he ins]ts ?is among ^? scriptures2 9 all :i* he supposes t ! ^w ,god is appli$ to ! ,fa!r4 ,footnote #agg3 ,see page #ceh4 ,footnote #agh3 ,sev]al ( ! ,po/ ,nic5e ,fa!rs h tak5 ! words1 1 9 ! same s5se z by ! ,"l1 ! ,_s2 &1 9 p>ticul>1 ,basil4 de ,_s4 ,sanct4 ad ,amphiloc4 ,cap4 #ba4 ,*ryso/4 9 loc4 ,footnote #agi3 ,see page #bdi1 #bej1 #bea4 ,footnote #ahj3 ,see page #cei1 #cfj4 ,footnote #aha3 ,see ,dr4 ,cl>ke's ,scripture-doctr9e1 page #aih4 ,footnote #ahb3 ,see ,que/4 lix4 lxvii4 lxxii4 lxxv4 ,que/4 ,,xii41 ,,xiii4 ,,que/4 ,,xii4 ,:at are ! decrees ( ,god8 ,,answ4 ,god's decrees are ! wise1 free1 & holy acts ( ! c\nsel ( 8 w2 :]eby1 f all et]nity1 he ha?1 = 8 own glory1 un*angeably =e-orda9$ :atsoev] comes to pass 9 "t2 especially conc]n+ angels & m54 ,,que/4 ,,xiii4 ,:at ha? ,god especially decre$ conc]n+ angels & m58 ,,answ4 ,god1 by an et]nal & immutable decree out ( 8 m]e love1 = ! praise ( 8 glori\s grace1 to be manife/$ 9 due "t1 ha? elect$ "s angels to glory1 &1 9 ,*ri/1 ha? *os5 "s m5 to et]nal life1 & ! means !re(2 & also1 accord+ to 8 sov]eign p[]1 & ! unse>*able c\nsel ( 8 own w 7:]eby he ext5de?1 or )-holde? fav\r1 z he please?7 ha? pass$ by1 & =e-orda9$ ! re/ to di%on\r & wra?1 to be = _! s9 inflict$1 to ! praise ( ! glory ( 8 ju/ice4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 & ! ,p]sonal glories ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 ! next ?+ to be insi/$ on is1 :at ,god has purpos$ to d f et]nity1 or does1 or w d1 9 pursuance !re(2 ! =m] we call 8 decrees2 ! latt]1 ! execution ( !m4 ,! object ( 8 decree is :atev] comes to pass1 :i* is ! mo/ l>ge & compreh5sive s5se ( 8 purpose3 b :]eas 8 det]m9ations1 9 a p>ticul> mann]1 respect angels & m51 or ! intellig5t "p ( ! creation1 & m especially ! et]nal happ9ess ( "s1 or ! display ( 8 righte\s judgm5ts aga9/ o!rs2 9 ^! respects1 !y be+ tak5 9 a m limit$ s5se1 are call$ z relat+ to ! =m]1 election1 &1 ) respect to ! latt]1 reprobation1 :i* is ! subject matt] ( ^! two answ]s4 ,&1 be=e we proce$ to insi/ on ?is sublime & difficult subject1 x may n be inexp$i5t = u to premise "s ?+s conc]n+ x 9 g5]al4 #a4 ,x is well kn[n t !re is no doctr9e1 conta9$ 9 scripture1 :i* is m conte/$ ?an ?is1 :i* lies be=e u2 & x is n only d5i$ by "s1 b treat$ ) ! utmo/ dislike or dete/ation1 & t to su* a degree1 t we mu/ ei!r :olly =be> to m5tion x 9 public disc\rses1 or writ+s1 or else mu/ be liable to ! h>d fate ( be+ c5sur$ by ^? :o w n d t ju/ice to ! argum5t1 to consid] :at may be advanc$ 9 def5ce !re(1 z ?\gh x 7 to be tak5 = grant$ t we are ma9ta9+ a doctr9e t is n only indef5sible1 b injuri\s to mank9d1 & subv]sive ( all religion4 #b4 ,if !re be any :o give j occasion to ^! prejudices1 by ! me?ods :i* !y h us$ 9 expla9+1 z well z ! weakness ( _! argum5ts 9 def5d+ x1 or by lay+ !mselves op5 to ^? popul> objections1 :i* are usually br\ght aga9/ x1 we _c b conclude t !y are highly to blame2 & !re=e we are f> f approv+ ( any ungu>d$ expressions1 :i* are to be met ) 9 "s writ+s1 :]eby a /umbl+-block is laid 9 ! way ( ^? :o are dispos$ to make m5 (f5d]s = a ^w1 r ?an to judge imp>tially ( ! ma9 drift ( _! disc\rse3 x is to be own$1 t ?is has done dis-s]vice to ! cause1 :i* might h be5 bett] def5d$4 #c4 ,if ^! prejudices aga9/ ?is doctr9e are ill gr\nd$1 & ! objections only f\nd$ on ! popul> cry1 by :i* x is endeav\r$ to be run d[n1 & condemn$ ) reproa* & c5sure2 & if p]sons "k n1 nor desire to "k :at may be said 9 def5ce !re(1 h[ su*-l objections may be answ]$2 ! disgu/ & opposition is bo? unreasonable & un*>itable1 & conta9s a caprici\s resolution n to be undeceiv$1 & consequ5tly r5d]s ! p]son ?us prejudic$1 highly culpable 9 ! sight ( ,god1 especially if !re be any gr\nd to conclude t 8 cause is !re9 ma9ta9$4 #d4 ,let x be f>!r consid]$1 t x is n a new doctr9e1 or su* z 0 altoge!r unhe>d ( 9 ! _w be=e2 nor has x be5 only def5d$ by ! m ignorant or lic5ti\s "p ( mank9d1 or ^? :o h be5 bold & presumptu\s 9 affirm+ t = tru?1 :i* !y _h n duly weigh$1 or be5 conv9c$ (1 f ! /ronge/ evid5ce4 ,:e!r x be z anci5t z scripture1 &1 inde$1 f\nd$ ^u x1 we %all leave o!rs to judge1 :5 we h consid]$ :at may be said f x 9 def5ce !re(4 #e4 ,x 0 g5]ally ass]t$1 & publicly own$ 9 mo/ ( ! confessions ( fai? ( ! re=m$ *ur*es 9 ! la/ age1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 9 ! *ur* ( ,engl&1 z conta9$ 9 "o ( ! articles !re(1 & !re is no app>5t ambiguity 9 ! words !mselves1 h[ev]1 "s h endeav\r$1 ( late1 to /ra9 ! s5se !re(1 & put su* a mean+ on !m1 z is v diff]5t f ! writ+s ( ^? :o compil$ !m1 :i* might s]ve z a comm5t on !m4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t x 0 ma9ta9$ by f> ! greate/ numb] ( div9es1 9 _! public disc\rses & writ+s 9 ! la/ c5tury1 h[ mu* soev] ! contr>y doctr9es are ma9ta9$ at ?is day3 h[ev]1 we d n insi/ on ?is z a pro( ( ! tru? !re(1 z ?\gh x ne$$ to be support$ by numb]s ( advocates = x1 or 7 f\nd$ !reon2 nor d we suppose1 t :5 x has be5 mo/ /r5u\sly1 & almo/ univ]sally def5d$1 !re 7 n at ! same "t1 o!rs :o oppos$ x4 ,?is ,i only m5tion1 t ,i may1 if possible1 remove ^? prejudices t are inconsi/5t ) p]sons judg+ imp>tially ( x4 ,s9ce we are consid]+ ! head ( prejudices aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 we ?9k x necess>y to add1 t we %all endeav\r to v9dicate x1 f ! reproa* t is g5]ally ca/ on x1 by ^? :o suppose t x _c be def5d$1 )\t ass]t+ ,god to be ! au?or ( s91 or suppos+ him to be sev]e1 cruel1 & unju/ to 8 creatures1 z "s conclude we repres5t him to be1 by unju/ consequ5ces d$uc$ f x4 ,we are f> f ass]t+1 z w h]eaft] appe>1 t ,god f all et]nity1 purpos$ to damn a great "p ( ! _w1 z ! result ( 8 m]e sov]eign w1 )\t ! =esight ( s91 :i* w\ld r5d] !m liable to t condemnation4 ,moreov]1 we %all endeav\r to make x appe>1 9 opposition to ! calumnies ( "s1 t ! decree ( ,god does n de/roy1 or take away1 ! lib]ty ( man's w1 ) respect to ?+s1 )9 its own sph]e2 or t consid]$ 9 itself1 x do? n lay a natural necessity on him1 to ru% into inevitable damnation1 z ?\gh ! de/ruction ( s9n]s 7 only to be resolv$ into ! div9e purpose1 & n _! own wick$ness4 ,9 consid]+ :i*1 we %all ma9ta91 t ! decree ( ,god does n lay any =ce on ! w ( man1 nor preclude ! means ( grace1 z orda9$ by him1 = ! salvation ( !m t d1 or %all h]eaft]1 believe unto life ev]la/+2 nor does x ob/ruct ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 & !re9 proclaim+ ! glad tid+s ( salvation1 to ^? :o set "u ! s\nd !re(1 z an ord9ance = _! fai?4 ,& inasmu* z _m are prejudic$ aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 z be+ influ5c$ by t popul> out-cry1 :i* is made by "s1 z ?\gh x 7 ( a v p]nici\s t5d5cy1 ei!r1 on ! "o h&1 to lead m5 to presumption1 z giv+ occasion to p]sons to conclude t !y may be sav$ z be+ elect$ ?\gh !y live z !y li/2 or1 on ! o!r h&1 t x leads to despair1 z suppos+1 t if !re be su* a decree1 z t ( reprobation1 !y mu/ necess>ily be includ$ 9 x1 &1 by ?is means1 in/ead ( promot+ hol9ess ( life1 x is inconsi/5t !re)3 if we _c ma9ta9 ?is doctr9e1 )\t giv+ j gr\nd = su* exceptions1 we %all n only ?9k our lab\r lo/1 b condemn x z p]nici\s & unscriptural1 z mu* z !y d1 z x mu/ ( necessity be1 if x _c be def5d$ f su*-l exceptions2 :i*1 ,i hope1 we %all be able to d1 & at ! same "t1 make x appe>1 t x is n only consi/5t )1 b a v great motive & inducem5t to practical godl9ess3 &1 if ?is c be made to appe>1 ! greate/ "p ( ! c5sori\s prejudices1 t are ent]ta9$ aga9/ x1 w be remov$1 & p]sons w be bett] able to judge :e!r tru? lies on t side ( ! "q1 :i* we %all endeav\r to def5d1 or ! contr>y4 ,i c\ld n b premise ^! ?+s 9 our entrance on ?is subject1 z be+ s5sible t su*-l reproa*es1 z ^! we h m5tion$1 are br\ght by _m1 )\t duly weigh+ :e!r !y are well gr\nd$ or no2 s t ?is doctr9e is (t5 oppos$1 9 su* a way ( reason+1 t ! premises1 z well z ! conclusions drawn f !m1 are r _! own ?an ours2 or1 at lea/1 if "s ideas !re( may be f\nd 9 ! writ+s1 or tak5 f ! ungu>d$ expressions1 :i* "s :o h def5d$ ?is doctr9e1 h made use (2 yet !y h appe>$ 9 su* a dress t ev5 !y1 :o are suppos$ to h advanc$ !m1 w\ld h dis[n$ & reject$ !m4 ,if p]sons :o are 9 ano!r way ( ?9k+1 resolve n to lay aside ^! misrepres5tations1 x pla9ly appe>s t !y are n dispos$ to lie op5 to conviction1 & !n all attempts to def5d ?is doctr9e w be to no purpose2 ! prev5t+ :]e( has r5d]$ ^! prefatory cautions ne$ful4 ,we %all only add1 to :at has be5 said1 "s rules1 by :i* we desire t ! tru?1 ei!r ( ?is or ! opposite doctr9e1 may be judg$ (4 #a4 ,if we d n confirm :at we ass]t1 by pro(s tak5 f scripture1 let x n be receiv$2 b if we d1 :atev] may be said ( our me?od ( manag+ ?is controv]sy1 ! greate/ def]5ce ought to be paid to ! sacr$ oracles3 ,b s9ce x is v common = p]sons to answ] ! argum5ts tak5 f "o scripture1 by produc+ o!r scriptures1 :i* seems to ass]t ! contr>y1 z desir\s to %ift aside 9 ! dispute1 & put u ^u solv+ ! difficulties :i* !y suppose to be conta9$ 9 !m2 ?\gh ?is is n to be decl9$1 yet a m direct answ] mu/ be giv5 be=e ! doctr9e itself is ov]?r[n4 ,:e!r our explication ( ^? scriptures1 on :i* our fai? !re9 is f\nd$1 be j1 we %all leave o!rs to judge2 & also :e!r ! s5se we give ( o!r scriptures t are br\ght z objections aga9/ x1 be n equally probable ) t ( ^? t br+ !m2 :i* is all t ne$ be insi/$ on 9 su* cases4 #b4 ,let t doctr9e be receiv$1 & ! contr>y reject$1 on :i* side ( ! "q soev] x lies1 t is mo/ agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 & expla9s ^? scriptures1 br\ght 9 def5ce ( x1 mo/ consi/5tly !re)2 :i* is a fair proposal2 & su* z ought n only to be appli$ to ?is p>ticul> head ( doctr9e1 b to ! :ole ( religion1 z f\nd$ on scripture1 :i* is f> f ov]?r[+ ! div9e glory1 ! advancem5t :]e( is ! great end ( x4 #c4 ,let t doctr9e be reject$1 z inconsi/5t ) itself1 & n wor?y to be believ$ or embrac$1 :e!r x be ours1 or ! contr>y !reunto1 t %all detract f ! h>mony ( ! div9e p]fection1 or pret5d to set up1 or plead = "o1 &1 at ! same "t militate aga9/ ! glory ( ano!r2 & ,i desire no?+ m ?an t our :ole me?od ( reason+ on ?is subject may be tri$ by ^! rules1 & be deem$ true or false1 agreeably to :at is conta9$ !re94 ,9 consid]+ ?is subject1 relat+ to ! decrees ( ,god1 z 9 ! two answ]s1 :i* we are expla9+1 we %all proce$ 9 ! foll[+ me?od2 & %ew1 ,i4 ,:at we are to und]/&1 by ,god's =e-orda9+ :atev] comes to pass1 accord+ to ! c\nsel ( 8 own w2 :]e9 we %all comp>e ! decree ) ! execution !re(1 & obs]ve h[ "o exactly answ]s to ! o!r1 & is to be a rule = our judg+ conc]n+ x4 ,,ii4 ,we %all prove ! tru? ( t proposition1 t ,god ha? =e-orda9$ :atev] %all come to pass1 ei!r 9 "t1 or to et]nity4 ,,iii4 ,we %all !n p>ticul>ly consid] intellig5t creatures1 su* z angels & m51 & t bo? good & bad1 ) respect to _! pres5t1 or future /ate1 z ! objects ( ,god's et]nal decree or purpose1 & s %all proce$ to speak conc]n+ ! decree ( election1 & reprobation1 z conta9$ 9 ! latt] ( ^! answ]s4 ,,iv4 ,we %all lay d[n "s propositions conc]n+ ea* ( ^!1 t5d+ to expla9 & prove !m1 & t m especially z to :at respects ! election & reprobation ( m54 ,v4 ,we %all consid] ! prop]ties !re(1 & h[ ! div9e p]fections are display$ !re91 & endeav\r to make x appe>1 9 v>i\s in/ances1 t ! acc\nt we %all give !re( is agreeable !reunto1 z well z f\nd$ on scripture4 ,,vi4 ,we %all enquire :e!r ! contr>y doctr9e def5d$ by ^? :o d5y election & reprobation1 be n d]ogatory to1 & subv]sive ( ! div9e p]fections1 or1 at lea/1 inconsi/5t ) ! h>mony !re(2 or :e!r x do? n1 9 _m respects1 make ,god altoge!r su* an "o z ourselves4 ,,vii4 ,we %all endeav\r to prove t _! reason+ f scripture1 :o ma9ta9 ! contr>y doctr9e1 is n suffici5tly conclusive2 & t ! s5se !y give ( ^? scriptures1 g5]ally br\ght to support x1 does n s well agree ) ! div9e p]fections1 z x ought to d1 b t !y may be expla9$ 9 a diff]5t way1 m consi/5t !re)4 ,,viii4 ,we %all endeav\r to answ] ! mo/ mat]ial objections t are usually br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e t we are ma9ta9+4 ,&1 ,,ix4 ,%ew h[ x is practically to be improv$ by u1 to ! glory ( ,god1 & our spiritual good & advantage4 ,i4 ,:at we are to und]/& by ,god's =e-orda9+ :atev] comes to pass1 accord+ to ! c\nsel ( 8 own w4 #a4 ,by ,god's =e-orda9+ :atev] comes to pass1 we d n und]/& b>ely 8 =e-k ( all ?+s1 t are1 or %all be done 9 "t1 & to et]nity1 al?\gh ?is be includ$ 91 & insep>ably connect$ ) 8 et]nal purpose1 s9ce no "o c purpose to act )\t ! =ekn[l$ge !re(2 yet m ?an ?is is c]ta9ly conta9$ !re92 !re=e1 #b4 ,god's pre-det]m9+1 or =e-orda9+ :atsoev] comes to pass1 includes n only an act ( ! div9e und]/&+1 b an act ( 8 sov]eign w3 ,x is n only 8 kn[+ :at %all come to pass1 b 8 det]m9+1 by 8 own ag5cy1 or effici5cy1 :at he w produce 9 "t1 or to et]nity4 ,accord+ly1 "s call ! decrees ( ,god 8 et]nal provid5ce1 & ! execution !re( 8 actual provid5ce2 by ! =m]1 he det]m9es :at he w d2 by ! latt]1 he br+s 8 det]m9ations to pass1 or effects :at he be=e design$ to d4 ,x foll[s !re=e1 #c4 ,t ,god's =e-orda9+ :atsoev] %all come to pass1 is va/ly diff]5t f 8 br++ ?+s to pass3 ! "o is an int]nal act ( 8 w2 ! o!r1 an ext]nal act ( 8 almighty p[]3 ,he =e-orda9$ t !y %\ld come to pass1 & !re=e1 till !n1 !y are consid]$ z future2 ?\gh ?is det]m9ation necess>ily secures ! ev5t1 unless we suppose x possible = 8 et]nal purpose to be defeat$1 :i* is disagreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 z w f>!r appe> "u "s foll[+ heads4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 we consid] him1 z br++ all ?+s to pass1 or produc+ !m by 8 p[]1 ?is r5d]s :at 0 be=e future1 pres5t4 ,) respect to ! =m]1 he decrees :at %all be2 &1 ) respect to ! latt]1 8 decree takes effect1 & is execut$ accord+ly4 ,!y :o treat ( ?is matt]1 g5]ally consid] ?+s1 ei!r z possible or future4 ,?+s are said to be possible1 ) respect to ! p[] ( ,god1 z e ?+ t he c d1 is possible to be done1 ?\gh "s ?+s1 :i* he c\ld h done1 he nev] w d4 ,z = in/ance3 ,he c\ld h made m worlds1 _h he pleas$2 or h produc$ m m5 ^u e>?1 or m species ( creatures2 or h giv5 a great] degree ( p]fection to creatures1 ?an he has done1 or w d2 = x is c]ta91 t he nev] act$ to ! utmo/ ( 8 p[]1 accord+ly he c\ld h done _m ?+s t he w nev] d2 & ^? ?+s are said to be possible1 b n future4 ,moreov]1 ?+s future are r5d]$ s1 by ! w ( ,god1 or 8 hav+ =e-orda9$1 or det]m9$ to produce !m2 ?is is :at we call ! decree ( ,god1 :i* respects ! ev5t1 or det]m9es :atev] %all come to pass4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 :at we are to und]/& by ,god's =e-orda9+ all ?+s1 accord+ to ! c\nsel ( 8 w2 :i* is a mode ( speak+ us$ 9 scripture1 9 ,eph4 i4 #aa4 ,be+ pr$e/9at$ accord+ to ! purpose ( him :o worke? all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w4 #a4 ,we are n h]eby to und]/& t ! decrees ( ,god are ! result ( delib]ation1 or 8 debat+ matt]s )9 himself1 z reason+ 9 8 own m9d ab\t ! exp$i5cy1 or inexp$i5cy ( ?+s1 or call+ 9 ! advice ( o!rs1 z creatures are said to d1 :5 act+ ) c\nsel2 = he mu/ n be suppos$ to det]m9e ?+s 9 su* a way1 s9ce t w\ld argue an imp]fection 9 ! div9e m9d2 ,) :om took he c\nsel1 & :o in/ruct$ him1 & taught him 9 ! pa?s ( judgm5t1 & taught him k1 & %ew$ to him ! way ( und]/&+8 ,isa4 xl4 #ad4 ,b1 #b4 ,x implies1 t 8 decrees are inf9itely wise4 ,z :at is done ) c\nsel is said1 accord+ to human modes ( speak+1 to be done advis$ly1 9 opposition to its be+ done ra%ly1 or ) precipitation2 accord+ly all ! works ( ,god are done ) wisdom1 !re=e all 8 purposes & det]m9ations to d :at is done 9 "t1 are inf9itely wise1 :i*1 accord+ to our way ( speak+1 is call$ ! c\nsel ( 8 w3 ?us x is said1 ,he is wond]ful 9 c\nsel1 & excell5t 9 work+1 *ap4 xxviii4 #bi4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! object ( ,god's decree2 ,?is1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 is e ?+ t has1 or %all come to pass1 & x may be consid]$ 9 diff]5t respects4 ,!re are "s ?+s :i* he has det]m9$ to effect1 namely1 su* z are ! objects ( 8 p[]2 or all ?+s1 :i* h a natural or moral goodness 9 !m1 :i* are becom+ an inf9itely holy ,god to produce3 & ?is includes 9 x e ?+ b s91 :i* ,god does n produce1 x n be+ ! object ( p[]3 ,nev]!less1 ?is mu/ be suppos$ to be committ$ by 8 p]mission1 & !re=e x is ! consequ5ce ( 8 decree to p]mit1 ?\gh n1 z o!r ?+s1 ( 8 decree to effect2 x is "o ?+ to suff] s9 to be committ$ 9 ! _w1 & ano!r ?+ to be ! au?or ( x4 ,b ?is we %all h occasion to enl>ge on1 "u a foll[+ head4 ,,ii4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to prove ! tru? ( :at is laid d[n 9 ?is answ]1 namely1 t ,god ha? =e-orda9$ :atev] comes to pass4 ,?is w evid5tly appe>1 if we consid] ! five foll[+ propositions 9 _! due connexion4 #a4 ,no?+ comes to pass by *ance1 ) respect to ,god1 b by ! direction ( 8 provid5ce1 :i* we are b\nd to ass]t aga9/ ! ,dei/s1 :o speak ( ,god1 z ?\gh he 7 n ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w4 ,?is _c be d5i$ by any1 :o ?9k1 ) any degree ( mode/y1 conc]n+1 or pay a due def]5ce to ! div9e p]fections1 s9ce ,god may z well be d5i$ to be ! ,creator z ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w4#ahc #b4 ,x foll[s f h5ce1 t no?+ is done )\t ! div9e influ5ce1 or p]mission4 ,! =m] 7z 0 be=e obs]v$7 respects ?+s t are good1 :i* are ! effects ( 8 p[]2 ! latt]1 s94 ,t no?+ comes to pass )\t ! div9e influ5ce1 or p]mission1 is evid5t2 = if any ?+ came to pass1 :i* is ! object ( p[]1 )\t ! div9e influ5ce1 !n ! creature w\ld be said to exi/1 or act indep5d5tly on ! p[] ( ,god2 &1 if s1 !n x w\ld foll[1 t x w\ld exi/1 or act necess>ily2 b necess>y exi/5ce is a p]fection appropriate to ,god4 ,z to :at respects ! latt]1 namely1 s9s be+ committ$ by div9e p]mission1 x is evid5t1 t if x might be committ$ )\t ! div9e p]mission1 x c\ld n be re/ra9$ by ,god3 & to suppose t he c\ld n h9d] ! commission ( s91 is to suppose t s9 might proce$ to ! greate/ height1 )\t any possible *eck or contr\l1 :i* w\ld argue a great defect 9 ! div9e gov]nm5t ( ! _w1 z x is also contr>y to daily exp]i5ce1 z well z scripture4 ,c]ta9ly he :o sets b\nds to ! sea1 & says to its pr\d waves1 ,hi!rto %all ye come1 & no f>!r1 mu/ be suppos$ to set b\nds to ! corrupt passions ( wick$ m53 ?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,surely ! wra? ( m5 %all praise !e2 ! rema9d] ( wra? %alt ?\ re/ra91 ,psal4 lxxvi4 #aj4 ,not)/&+1 ?is does n argue 8 approbation ( s91 or t he is ! au?or ( x2 s9ce x is "o ?+ to suff]1 or n to h9d]1 & ano!r ?+ to be ! au?or ( any ?+4 ,?us x is said1 ,^! ?+s ha/ ?\ done1 & ,i kept sil5ce1 ,psal4 l4 #ba4 t is1 ,i did n re/ra9 !e f do+ !m1 z ,i c\ld h done2 s x is said1 9 times pa/ he suff]$ all nations to walk 9 _! own ways4 ,acts xiv4 #af4 #c4 ,god nev] acts or suff]s any ?+ to be done1 b he kn[s1 be=eh&1 :at he w d or suff]4 ,?is an intellig5t creature1 act+ z su*1 is said d1 !re=e x mu/ n be d5i$ ( him1 :o is omnisci5t1 & inf9itely wise3 ,he :o kn[s all ?+s t o!rs w d1 _c b "k :at himself w d1 or :at o!rs w d by ! int]position ( 8 provid5ce1 or :at he w suff] to be done1 be=e x is act$4 #d4 ,:atev] ,god does1 & consequ5tly kn[s be=e-h& t he w d x1 t he mu/ be suppos$ to h be=e det]m9$ to d3 ,?is mu/ be all[$1 or else x argues him defective 9 wisdom4 ,z no wise man acts precipitantly or )\t judgm5t1 mu* less mu/ ! wise ,god be suppos$ to d s2 conc]n+ :om x is said1 t all 8 ways are judgm5t1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #d4 #e4 ,x !re=e appe>s1 ev5 to a demon/ration1 t ,god be=e det]m9$1 or =e-orda9$1 :atev] comes to pass1 :i* 0 ! ?+ to be prov$4 ,& inasmu*1 z he nev] began to det]m9e1 z he nev] began to exi/1 or z he nev] 0 )\t purposes ( :at he w\ld d2 !re=e x is evid5t1 t he be=e orda9$1 f et]nity1 :atev] %\ld come to pass1 ei!r 9 "t1 or to et]nity4 ,x f>!r appe>s1 t ,god =e-orda9$ :atsoev] comes to pass1 o!rwise he did n det]m9e to create all ?+s be=e he gave be+ to !m2 & !n x c\ld n be said1 ,o ,"l1 h[ manifold are ?y works6 9 wisdom ha/ ?\ made !m all1 ,psal4 civ4 #bd4 ,!re are1 inde$1 _m admirable discov]ies ( wisdom1 z well z p[]1 9 ! effects produc$2 b to suppose t all ?is 0 done )\t =e-?\ght1 or t !re 0 no et]nal purpose relat+ !reunto1 w\ld be su* a reflection on ! glory ( ?is p]fection1 z is inconsi/5t ) ! idea ( a ,god4 ,moreov]1 if h]e9 he design$ 8 own glory1 z he c]ta9ly did1 s9ce e intellig5t be+ designs "s end1 & ! highe/ & mo/ excell5t end mu/ be design$ by a ,god ( inf9ite wisdom2 &1 if he did all ?is = 8 own glory1 !n x mu/ be all[$1 t x 0 ! result ( an et]nal purpose3 all :i*1 ,i am p]suad$1 w n be d5i$ by ^? on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 :o def5d _! own cause ) any measure ( judgm5t4 ,to ?is we may f>!r add1 t to d5y t ,god =e-orda9$ :atev] comes to pass1 is1 9 effect1 to d5y a provid5ce1 or1 at lea/1 t ,god gov]ns ! _w 9 su* a way1 z t :at he does !re9 0 pre-conc]t$4 ,& h]e9 we expect to meet ) no opposition f any b ! ,dei/s1 or ^? :o d5y a ,god2 & if x be tak5 = grant$ t !re is a provid5ce1 or t ,god is ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 we _c b conclude f h5ce1 t all ! displays ( 8 glory !re91 are ! result ( 8 et]nal purpose4 ,?is is also agreeable to :at is said conc]n+ him1 t he do? accord+ to 8 w 9 ! army ( heav51 & among ! inhabitants ( ! e>?1 ,dan4 iv4 #ce4 ! mean+ ( :i* is n b>ely ?is1 7:i* is a great tru?7 t he acts )\t contr\l1 inasmu* z 8 p[] is inf9ite3 ,b t all he does is pursuant to 8 w2 &1 inde$1 x _c be o!rwise1 if we suppose t ! div9e p[]1 & w1 are s insep>ably connect$1 t he _c be said to produce any ?+1 b by ! ^w ( 8 p[]2 or :5 he wille? t any ?+ %\ld come to pass1 x is n 9 an efficaci\s w1 z ours is1 = want ( p[]1 to effect :at we h done4 ,!re=e = ,god to w ! pres5t exi/5ce ( ?+s1 is to effect !m1 :i* seems to be ! reason ( t mode ( speak+1 :i* 0 us$ :5 he produc$ all ?+s at fir/2 he said1 let !m exi/ 9 t =m1 or p]fection1 :i* he _h be=e design$ to give !m1 & ! effect imm$iately foll[$1 ,g54 i4 #c1 #f1 #i1 c4 ,hi!rto1 ,i presume1 our argum5t w n be mu* conte/$2 = ! ma9 ?+ 9 controv]sy is :at relates to ! div9e det]m9ation respect+ intellig5t creatures1 :i* w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ head3 ,:at ,i h hi!rto attempt$ to prove is1 ! proposition 9 g5]al1 namely1 t :atev] ,god br+s to pass1 or is ! effect ( p[]1 is ! result ( 8 det]m9ate purpose4 ,& h]e91 ,i ?9k1 ,i h c>efully di/+ui%$ betwe5 ,god's w to effect1 & 8 w to p]mit2 b t w be f>!r expla9$1 :5 we speak ( ! decrees ( ,god1 ) a p>ticul> application to angels & m51 "u ! head ( election4 ,hav+ endeav\r$ to prove t ,god ha? =e-orda9$ :atev] comes to pass1 we %all lay d[n ! foll[+ propositions relat+ to 8 end & design 9 all 8 purposes1 toge!r ) ! nature ( ?+s1 z com+ to pass pursuant !reunto1 & ! me?od 9 :i* we are to conceive ( ! decree1 :5 comp>$ ) ! execution !re(4 #a4 ,god _c design any ?+1 9 8 et]nal purpose1 z ! highe/ end1 b 8 own glory1 :i* is "h assign$1 z ! end ( 8 decrees4 ,z ?is is ! pr9cipal motive1 or reason1 induc+ him to produce :atev] comes to pass2 s x mu/ be consid]$ z ! end ( 8 purpose relat+ !reunto3 ,?is is v evid5t2 = s9ce ! div9e glory is ! mo/ excell5t ( all ?+s1 he _c1 z an inf9itely wise ,god1 design any ?+ %ort ( x1 z ! great motive or inducem5t = him to act2 !re=e1 :atev] l[] ends are design$ by him1 !y are all resolv$ into ?is z ! pr9cipal1 to wit1 ! advancem5t ( 8 div9e p]fections4 ,?\gh ,god designs 8 own glory z ! highe/ end1 yet he has purpos$ n only t ?is %\ld be br\ght ab\t1 by means conducive !reunto1 b t !re %\ld be a subs]vi5cy ( "o ?+ to ano!r1 all :i* are ! objects ( 8 decree1 z well z ! highe/ end1 namely1 8 own glory4 ,z1 = in/ance1 he det]m9es t ! life & heal? ( man %all be ma9ta9$ by ! use ( prop] means & m$ic9e1 or t grace %all be wr\ght in/rum5tally by ^? means1 :i* he has orda9$1 9 ord] !reunto3 ?us 8 purpose respects ! end & means1 toge!r ) ! connexion t !re is betwe5 !m4 #b4 ,accord+ to ! natural ord] ( ?+s1 ! div9e purpose is antec$5t to ! execution !re(4 ,!re=e x seems v absurd to di/+ui% ! decree ( ,god1 z "s d1 into antec$5t & consequ5t1 "o go+ be=e ! use ( means1 ! o!r foll[+1 ( :i* m h]eaft]3 ,x is c]ta91 t e intellig5t be+ fir/ det]m9es to act1 & !n executes 8 det]m9ations2 s t no?+ c be m absurd1 ?an to say1 t a p]son det]m9es to d a ?+ :i* is already done4 ,!re=e we conclude1 t ,god fir/ decre$ :at %all come to pass1 & !n br+s x to pass3 ,accord+ly he fir/ det]m9$ to create ! _w1 & !n creat$ x2 he fir/ det]m9$ to be/[ ! means ( grace on m51 & to r5d] !m effectual to ! salvation ( all :o %all be sav$1 & !n he does ?is accord+ly2 s1 ) respect to 8 judicial act+s1 he fir/ det]m9$ by a p]missive decree1 n to prev5t ! commission ( s91 ?\gh inf9itely opposite to 8 hol9ess1 & !n1 kn[+ ! consequ5ce ( ?is p]missive decree1 or t m51 ?r\gh ! mutability or corruption ( _! nature1 w\ld rebel aga9/ him1 he det]m9$ to puni% s9 aft] x %\ld be committ$4 ,?us ! decree ( ,god is1 9 all respects1 antec$5t to ! execution ( x2 or 8 et]nal provid5ce1 z 8 decrees are sometimes call$1 is antec$5t to1 & ! gr\nd & reason (1 8 actual provid5ce4 #c4 ,?\gh ! purpose ( ,god be be=e ! execution !re(1 yet ! execution ( x is fir/ kn[n by u2 & s x is by ?is t we are to judge ( 8 decree & purpose1 :i* is altoge!r secret1 ) respect to u1 till he reveals x2 !re=e we fir/ obs]ve ! discov]ies !re(1 z conta9$ 9 8 ^w1 or made visible 9 8 actual provid5ce1 & f !nce we inf] 8 et]nal purpose relat+ !reunto4 ,e ?+ t is fir/ 9 ! ord] ( nature1 is n fir/ ) respect to ! ord] ( our kn[+ x3 ?us ! cause is be=e ! effect1 b ! effect is (t5 kn[n be=e ! cause2 ! sun is1 9 ! ord] ( nature1 be=e ! enlight5+ ! _w by x2 b we fir/ see ! light1 & !n we "k !re is a sun1 :i* is ! f\nta9 !re(3 or1 to illu/rate x by ano!r similitude1 :i* comes ne>] ! matt] be=e u2 ,a legislator det]m9es fir/ to make a law1 :i* det]m9ation is antec$5t to ! mak+1 & t to ! promulgation ( x1 :]eby 8 subjects come to ! k !re(1 & act 9 con=mity !reunto2 b1 accord+ to our me?od ( judg+ conc]n+ x1 we mu/ fir/ "k t !re is su* a law1 & f !nce we conclude1 t !re 0 a purpose relat+ to x1 9 him t gave x2 ,?us we conclude1 t ?\gh ! decree ( ,god be ! gr\nd & reason ( ! execution !re(1 yet we "k t !re 0 su* a decree by its execution1 or1 at lea/1 by "s o!r way design$ to discov] ?is to u4 ,^! ?+s be+ duly consid]$1 may obviate an objection1 :i* is no o!r ?an a misrepres5tation ( ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 z ?\gh we ass]t$1 t our conduct ( life1 & ! judgm5t we are to pass conc]n+ ourselves1 relat+ to our hope ( future bless$ness1 7 to be pr9cipally1 if n altoge!r regulat$1 by ,god's secret purpose or decree2 z ?\gh we 7 fir/ to consid] him z det]m9+ ! ev5t1 t is1 z hav+ *os5 or reject$ u1 &1 f ?is supposition1 to enc\rage ourselves to att5d ^u ! means ( grace2 or o!rwise t we %\ld take occasion to neglect !m2 s9ce x is a prepo/]\s ?+ = a man1 :o consid]s himself z reprobat$1 to att5d on any ( ^? means1 :i* are orda9$ to salvation4 ,:at has be5 said "u ! =ego+ heads1 is suffici5t to take away ! =ce ( ?is objection2 b ?is w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$1 :5 we come to answ] sev]al objections aga9/ ! doctr9e ( election3 ,!re=e all ,i %all add at pres5t is1 t s9ce our conduct & hope is to be gov]n$ by ! appe>ances ( ?+s1 & n by ,god's secret purpose relat+ to ! ev5t !re(1 we are to act z ^? :o h n1 nor c h1 any kn[lege ( :at is decre$1 ) relation !reunto1 till x is ev9c$ by ! execution !re(2 or1 at lea/1 ^? graces wr\ght 9 u1 :i* are ! objects ( ,god's purpose1 z well z our future bless$ness2 & our "r to "o is to be judg$ ( by ! o!r4 ,?is leads u to consid] ! prop]ties ( ^! decrees ( ,god1 z m5tion$ 9 ! =m] ( ! answ]s we are n[ consid]+2 9 :i* x is said1 !y are wise1 free1 & holy4 ,?is is v evid5t1 f ! wisdom1 sov]eignty1 & hol9ess1 :i* appe> 9 ! execution ( !m2 = :atev] p]fections are demon/rat$ 9 ! disp5sations ( provid5ce1 or grace1 ^! ,god design$ to glorify 9 8 et]nal purpose2 !re=e if 8 works1 9 "t1 are wise1 free1 sov]eign1 & holy1 8 decree1 ) respect !reunto1 :i* is fulfill$ !reby1 mu/ be said to be s likewise4 ,^! ?+s we %all h occasion to speak m p>ticul>ly to1 "u a foll[+ head1 :5 we consid] ! prop]ties ( election1 & p>ticul>ly t x is wise1 sov]eign1 & holy2 ,i %all !re=e1 at pres5t1 only add1 t :atev] p]fections belong to ! nature ( ,god1 !y are demon/rat$ by 8 works1 s9ce he _c act unbecom+ himself2 = t w\ld give occasion to ! _w to d5y him to be inf9itely p]fect1 t is1 to be ,god4 ,if we pass a judgm5t on creatures by :at !y d1 & s det]m9e him to be a wise man1 :o acts wisely1 or a holy man1 :o acts holily1 or a free & sov]eign ag5t1 :o acts )\t con/ra9t1 c]ta9ly ! same mu/ be said ( ! div9e ,maje/y2 & consequ5tly1 s9ce :atev] he does has ! m>ks ( inf9ite wisdom1 hol9ess1 & sov]eignty1 impress$ ^u x1 x is evid5t t ^! prop]ties1 or p]fections1 belong to all 8 purposes4 ,if all 8 works are p]=m$ 9 wisdom1 z ! ,psalmi/ obs]ves1 ,psal4 civ4 #bd4 !n we h reason to admire t wisdom :i* appe>s1 f h5ce1 to be conta9$ 9 all 8 purposes relat+ !reunto1 z ! apo/le do?1 ,rom4 xi4 #cc4 ,o ! dep? ( ! ri*es1 bo? ( ! wisdom & k ( ,god6 ,h[ unse>*able are 8 judgm5ts1 & 8 ways pa/ f9d+ out6 ,if he be righte\s 9 all 8 ways1 & holy 9 all 8 works1 ,psal4 cxlv4 #ag4 & !re9 demon/rates a div9e sov]eignty1 z act+ )\t any obligation1 or con/ra9t laid ^u him to be/[ ! fav\rs he conf]s on mank9d2 !n we mu/ c]ta9ly conclude1 t 8 et]nal purpose :i* is execut$ h]eby1 is free & sov]eign4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,t intellig5t creatures1 su* z angels & m51 ) respect to _! pres5t or future /ate1 are ! objects ( ,god's et]nal decree1 or purpose1 :i* is g5]ally call$ pr$e/9ation4 ,& ?is1 z x relates to ! happ9ess ( "s1 or mis]y ( o!rs1 is di/+ui%$ into election or reprobation1 :i* is a v awful subject1 & ought nev] to be ?\ght (1 or m5tion$1 b ) ! utmo/ caution & rev]5ce1 le/ we speak ^? ?+s t are n "r conc]n+ ,god1 & !reby di%on\r him1 or give j occasion to any to d5y or reproa* ?is doctr9e1 z ?\gh x 7 n f\nd$ on scripture4 ,hi!rto we h consid]$ ! purpose ( ,god1 z includ+ 9 x all ?+s future1 z ! objects !re(2 & n[ we are to speak ( x 9 p>ticul>1 z x relates to angels & m54 ,:5 we conf9e ! objects ( ,god's purpose to ^? ?+s t come to pass1 :i* h no dep5d5ce on ! free-w ( angels or m51 we d n meet ) mu* opposition f ^?1 :o are 9 o!r respects1 9 ! contr>y s*eme ( doctr9e2 = mo/ ( !m1 :o are ma/]s ( _! own argum5t1 & consid] :at may be all[$ )\t weak5+ _! cause1 d n d5y t ,god =e-orda9$ :atev] comes to pass1 nor t he did ?is f all et]nity1 if we except :at respects ! actions ( free ag5ts4 ,?us !y w grant t ,god1 f all et]nity1 det]m9$ to create ! _w1 & !n to gov]n x1 & to give laws to m51 z ! rule ( gov]nm5t1 & a free-w1 or p[] to yield ob$i5ce !reunto3 b :5 we consid] m5's free actions1 z ! objects ( a div9e decree1 & ! f9al /ate ( m51 z be+ det]m9$ by x1 "h we are l to meet ) ! greate/ opposition1 & !re=e mu/ endeav\r to ma9ta9 our gr\nd 9 ! foll[+ "p ( ?is argum5t4 ,! decree ( ,god1 respect+ intellig5t creatures1 is to be consid]$ z conta9+ 9 x two bran*es1 namely1 election & reprobation3 ! =m] ( :i* is conta9$ 9 ^? words1 t ,god1 out ( 8 m]e love1 = ! praise ( 8 glori\s grace1 ha? elect$ "s to glory 9 ,*ri/1 & also to ! means !re(2 & z = reprobation1 t is describ$ 9 ! foll[+ words2 t accord+ to 8 sov]eign p[]1 & ! unse>*able c\nsel ( 8 own w1 he ha? pass$ by1 & =e-orda9$ ! re/ to di%on\r & wra?1 to be1 = _! s91 inflict$1 to ! praise ( ! glory ( 8 ju/ice4 ,bo? ^! are to be consid]$2 &1 ,fir/1 ,:at respects ! doctr9e ( election4 ,to elect1 or *oose1 accord+ to ! common use1 or acceptation ( ! ^w1 signifies ! tak+ a small numb] out ( a great]1 or a "p out ( ! :ole2 & ?is is appli$1 ei!r to ?+s or p]sons4 7#a47 ,to ?+s4 ,z :5 a p]son has a great _m ?+s to *oose out (1 he sets aside "s ( !m = 8 own use1 & rejects ! o!rs1 z refuse1 t he w h no?+ to d )4 7#b47 ,to p]sons4 ,z :5 a k+ *ooses1 out ( 8 subjects1 "s :om he w advance to great hon\rs2 or :5 a ma/] *ooses1 out ( a numb] ( s]vants (f]$ to him1 "o1 or m1 :om he w employ 9 8 s]vice2 ?is f ! nature ( ! ?+1 implies1 t all are n *os51 b only a "p1 9 :i* !re is a discrim9ation1 or a diff]5ce put betwe5 "o & ano!r4 ,b we are m p>ticul>ly to consid] ! mean+ ( ! ^w election1 z we f9d x 9 scripture1 :]e9 x is us$ 9 sev]al s5ses4 ,to elect or *oose1 accord+ to ! acceptation ( ! ^w1 does n connote ! p>ticul> ?+ t a p]son is *os5 to1 b t is to be und]/ood by :at is f>!r add$ to det]m9e ! s5se !re(2 z sometimes we read ( p]sons be+ *os5 to p>take ( "s privileges1 %ort ( salvation2 at o!r times1 ( _! be+ *os5 to salvation2 sometimes x is to be und]/ood z signify+ _! be+ *os5 to ?+s ( a l[] nature1 at o!r times _! be+ *os5 to p]=m ^? duties1 & ex]cise ^? graces t accompany salvation2 & we may1 v easily1 und]/& ! s5se ( x by ! context4 ,aga91 x is sometimes tak5 = ! execution ( ,god's purpose1 or = 8 actual provid5ce1 mak+ *oice ( p]sons to fulfil 8 pleasure1 9 _! v>i\s capacities2 at o!r times1 z we are "h to und]/& x1 = 8 fix+ 8 love ^u 8 p1 & purpos+ to br+ !m to glory1 mak+ *oice ( "s out ( ! re/ ( mank9d1 z ! monum5ts ( 8 discrim9at+ grace2 we h in/ances ( all ^! s5ses ( ! ^w 9 scripture2 &1 #a4 ,x is sometimes tak5 = ,god's actual sep>ation ( p]sons1 = "s peculi> in/ances ( s]vice1 :i* is a bran* ( 8 provid5tial disp5sation1 9 "t3 ?us we sometimes read 9 scripture1 ( p]sons be+ *os51 or set ap>t1 by ,god1 to an (fice1 & t ei!r civil or sacr$3 ?us1 ^u ! occasion ( ,saul's be+ made k+1 by ,god's special appo9tm5t1 ,samuel says1 ,see ye him :om ! ,"l ha? *os51 #a ,sam4 x4 #bd4 s x is said else:]e1 ,he *ose ,david also 8 s]vant1 & took him f ! %eep-fold2 f foll[+ ! ewes great ) "y1 he br\ght him to fe$ ,jacob1 8 p1 & ,israel 8 inh]itance4 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #gj1 #ga4 ,x also signifies 8 actual appo9tm5t ( p]sons to p]=m "s sacr$ (fice3 ?us x is said1 conc]n+ ! ,levites1 t ! ,"l _h *os5 !m to c>ry ! ark1 & to m9i/] unto him1 #a ,*ron4 xv4 #b4 & our ,savi\r says1 to 8 disciples1 ,h n ,i *os5 y1 namely1 to be my disciples1 & z su* to be employ$ 9 prea*+ ! gospel1 & "o ( y is a devil1 ,john vi4 #gj4 #b4 ,x is sometimes tak5 = ,god's provid5tial designation ( a p1 to be made p>tak]s ( ^? ext]nal privileges ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* belong to !m z a *ur*1 :i*1 z su*1 is ! peculi> object ( ! div9e reg>d3 ?us ! p ( ,israel are said to h be5 *os51 or sep>at$1 f ! _w1 to enjoy ! ext]nal bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 z ,moses tells !m1 ,because ! ,"l lov$ y\r fa!rs1 !re=e he *ose _! se$ aft] !m1 ,deut4 iv4 #cg4 & else:]e1 ,?\ art an holy p unto ! ,"l ?y ,god2 ! ,"l ?y ,god ha? *os5 !e to be a special p unto himself1 above all p t are ^u ! face ( ! e>?1 *ap4 vii4 #f1 #g4 ,&1 9 _m o!r places 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ! ^w election is tak5 9 ?is s5se1 ?\gh some?+ m ?an ?is seems to be includ$ 9 "s p>ticul> scriptures 9 ! prophetic writ+s1 9 :i* ! ,jews are describ$1 z ,god's *os5 p1 z we %all endeav\r to %ew "u a foll[+ head4 #c4 ,x also signifies ,god's be/[+ special grace on "s1 :o are highly fav\r$ by him1 above o!rs1 z hav+ call$1 or set !m ap>t = himself1 to h communion ) him1 to be> a te/imony to him1 & to be employ$ 9 em95t s]vice1 = 8 "n & glory 9 ! _w4 ,?us x seems to be tak51 9 #a ,cor4 i4 #bf1 #bg4 :]e ! apo/le speaks ( _! call+1 :i* imports "s special privileges1 t !y 7 made p>tak]s (1 z ! objects ( div9e p[]1 & grace1 to :om ,*ri/ 0 made wisdom1 righte\sness1 sanctification1 & r$emption2 :i* !re=e signifies ! p[]ful1 int]nal1 effectual call1 & n b>ely ! ext]nal call ( ! ,gospel1 z appe>s1 by ! =ego+ & foll[+ v]ses1 v]4 #bd4 comp>$ ) #cj4 & !y1 ^: call+ he speaks (1 are said to be *os53 ,y see y\r call+1 h[ t n _m wise m51 c4 are call$1 b ,god ha? *os5 ! fooli% ?+s ( ?is _w1 c4 s t to be *os51 & effectually call$ !re1 seem to import ! same ?+4 ,& sometimes x is tak51 = "s peculi> excell5cy1 :i* "o ,*ri/ian has above ano!r2 z t hospitable1 or public-spirit$ p]son1 to :om ! apo/le ,john directs 8 second epi/le1 is call$ by him1 ,! elect lady1 v]4 #a4 z an excell5t p]son is sometimes /yl$ a *oice p]son4 ,b1 ?\gh ! ^w is tak51 9 scripture1 9 ^! v>i\s s5ses above m5tion$1 yet x is n conf9$ to any1 or all ( !m2 = we %all endeav\r to make x appe>1 t x is (t5 tak51 9 scripture1 z x is express$ 9 ?is answ]2 = ,god's hav+ =e-orda9$ p>ticul> p]sons1 z monum5ts ( 8 special love1 to be made p>tak]s ( grace "h1 & glory h]eaft]1 z x is /yl$1 _! be+ *os5 to et]nal life1 & ! means !re(4 ,?is is :at we %all endeav\r to prove1 & accord+ly %all consid] ! objects !re(1 namely1 angels & m51 & t x is only a "p ( mank9d t is *os5 to salvation1 to wit1 t remnant :i* %all be ev5tually sav$2 & t ^! are *os5 to ! means !re(1 z well z ! end2 & h[ ?is is said to be 9 ,*ri/4 ,! objects ( election are angels & m54 ,a few words may be said conc]n+ ! election ( angels1 z be+ p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]2 we h n1 inde$1 mu* deliv]$ conc]n+ ?is matt] 9 scripture1 ?\gh ! apo/le calls ^? :o rema9 9 _! /ate ( hol9ess & happ9ess1 9 :i* !y 7 creat$1 elect angels1 #a ,tim4 v4 #ba4 ,b1 _h we no m5tion ( _! election 9 scripture1 _! be+ confirm$ 9 _! pres5t /ate ( bless$ness1 mu/1 f ! =ego+ me?od ( reason+1 be suppos$ to be ! result ( a div9e purpose1 or ! execution ( a decree relat+ !reunto2 ?\gh !re is ?is diff]5ce betwe5 _! election1 & t ( m51 9 t ! latt] are *os5 unto salvation1 :i* ! angels are n subjects capable (1 inasmu* z !y 7 nev] 9 a lo/1 undone /ate2 nei!r are !y said to be *os5 9 ,*ri/1 z m5 are4 ,b we %all proce$1 to t :i* m imm$iately conc]ns u1 to consid] m5 z ! objects ( election4 ,?is is v>i\sly express$ 9 scripture2 sometimes x is call$ _! be+ appo9t$ to atta9 salvation1 or be+ orda9$ to et]nal life or _! names be+ writt5 9 ! book ( life2 & x is also call$1 ! purpose ( ,god1 accord+ to election1 or 8 hav+ lov$ !m be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 or 8 hav+ pr$e/9at$ !m1 7:o h be5 bless$ ) all spiritual bless+s1 9 heav5ly places 9 ,*ri/7 unto ! adoption ( *ildr51 by him1 accord+ to ! good pleasure ( 8 w4 ,t ! scriptures speak ( p]sons z elect1 & t ?is is always repres5t$ z a great in/ance ( div9e fav\r & goodness1 is n d5i$3 ,b ! ma9 ?+ 9 controv]sy is1 :e!r ?is relates to ! purpose ( ,god1 or 8 provid5ce2 & :e!r x respects p>ticul> p]sons1 or ! *ur* ( ,god 9 g5]al1 z di/+ui%$ f ! _w2 &1 if x be suppos$ to relate to p>ticul> p]sons1 h[ ^! are consid]$ 9 ,god's purpose1 or :at is ! ord] & reason ( 8 det]m9ation to save !m4 ,t election sometimes respects ! dispos+ provid5ce ( ,god1 9 "t1 has be5 already consid]$1 & "s p>ticul> in/ances !re(1 9 scripture1 ref]r$ to2 b :5 !y1 on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 ma9ta91 t ?is is ! only1 or pr9cipal s5se 9 :i* x is us$ !re91 we mu/ take leave to diff] f !m4 ,!re is a late writ]#ahe1 :o sometimes misrepres5ts1 & at o!r times1 opposes ?is doctr9e1 ) m assurance & insult1 ?an ! /r5g? ( 8 reason+ w well all[ (2 & 8 p]=mance on ?is head1 & o!rs1 t h "s aff9ity ) x1 is conclud$1 by _m ( 8 admir]s1 to be unansw]able2 & ! s5se t he has giv5 ( sev]al scriptures !re91 z well z 9 8 p>aphrase on ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 :i* he /udi\sly endeav\rs to expla9 e text1 9 con=mity to 8 own s*eme1 has t5d$ to prejudice _m 9 fav\r !re(2 & !re=e we %all take occasion sometimes to consid] :at he advances aga9/ ! doctr9e t we are ma9ta9+2 & p>ticul>ly1 z to ?is head ( election1 he supposes1 8#a4 ,t ! election1 m5tion$1 9 scripture1 is n ( p>ticul> p]sons1 b only t ( *ur*es & nations1 or _! be+ *os5 to ! enjoym5t ( ! means ( grace1 r ?an a c]ta9ty ( _! be+ sav$ by ^? means2 t x does n conta9 any absolute assurance ( _! salvation1 or ( any su* grace1 z %all infallibly1 & )\t any possibility ( fru/ration1 procure _! salvation4 #b4 ,t ! election to salvation1 m5tion$ 9 scripture1 is only conditional1 ^u our p]sev]ance 9 a life ( hol9ess#ahf2 & he attempts to prove1 t election1 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 belongs n to ! righte\s & ob$i5t p]sons only1 b ! :ole nation ( ! ,jews1 good & bad2 & t1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 x is appli$ to ^? :o embrace ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 )\t any reg>d _h to _! et]nal happ9ess40 ,^! ?+s1 ought to be p>ticul>ly consid]$1 & !re=e we %all endeav\r to prove1 #a4 ,t ?\gh election (t5times1 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 respects ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 z enjoy+ ! ext]nal means ( grace1 yet x does n suffici5tly appe> t x is nev] to be tak5 9 any o!r s5se2 especially :51 !re are "s ( ^? privileges :i* accompany salvation m5tion$ 9 ! context1 & appli$ to "s ( !m1 :o are ?us describ$2 or :5 !re are "s promises made to !m1 :i* respect m ?an ! ext]nal means ( grace2 !re=e if !re 7 b "o scripture t is to be tak5 9 ?is s5se1 x w\ld be a suffici5t answ] to ! univ]sal negative1 9 :i* x is suppos$1 t ! ,old ,te/am5t nev] int5ds by x1 any privilege1 b su* z is ext]nal1 & has no imm$iate ref]5ce to salvation4 ,"h ,i might ref] to "s places 9 ! evangelical prophecy ( ,isaiah1 :i* are n =eign to our purpose2 z :5 x is said1 ,?\ ,israel1 art my s]vant1 ,jacob1 :om ,i h *os52 & ,i h *os5 !e1 & n ca/ !e away1 ,isa4 xli4 #h1 #i4 t ?is respects m ?an ! cont9uance ( _! political & religi\s /ate1 z enjoy+ ! ext]nal means ( grace1 seems to be impli$ 9 ^? promises t are made to !m1 9 ! foll[+ words1 :i* n only speak ( _! deliv]ance f captivity1 aft] !y _h cont9u$ sometime !re91 b _! be+ made p>tak]s ( ,gods special love1 :i* _h an imm$iate ref]5ce to _! salvation3 ?us x is said1 9 ! foll[+1 ,fe> n1 = ,i am ) !e2 be n dismay$1 = ,i am ?y ,god2 ,i w /r5g!n !e1 yea1 ,i w help !e2 yea1 ,i w uphold !e ) ! "r h& ( my righte\sness2 & else:]e ,god1 speak+ to ! ,jews1 says1 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am he t blotte? out ?y transgressions = m9e own sake1 & ,i w n rememb] ?y s9s1 *ap4 xliii4 #be4 &1 ,israel %all be sav$ 9 ! ,"l1 ) an ev]la/+ salvation2 ye %all n be a%am$ nor conf\nd$1 _w )\t end1 *ap4 xlv4 #ag4 ,!re are also _m o!r promises1 :i* seem to import a great deal m ?an ! ext]nal privileges ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* _m v excell5t ,*ri/ians h appli$ to !mselves1 z suppos+ t !y conta9 ^? bless+s :i* h a m imm$iate ref]5ce to salvation2 & x w\ld detract v mu* f ! spirituality & usefulness ( su*-l scriptures1 to say t !y h no relation to u1 z hav+ no?+ to d ) ! ,jewi% nation1 to :om ^! promises 7 made4 ,object4 ,to ?is x may be object$1 t ^! promises are direct$ to ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 z a *os5 p2 & !re=e to suppose t !re 7 a numb] elect$ out ( !m to et]nal salvation1 is to ext5d ! s5se ( ! ^w beyond ! design ( ! context1 to de/roy ! det]m9ate s5se !re(1 & to suppose an election out ( an election4 ,answ4 ,s9ce ! ^w election1 d5otes p]sons be+ *os5 to enjoy ! ext]nal means ( grace1 & to atta9 salvation by & "u !m1 x may1 )\t any impropriety ( expression1 be appli$ 9 ^! diff]5t s5ses1 9 ! same text2 s t ,israel may be describ$ z a *os5 p 9 ! =m] s5se1 & yet !re might be a numb] elect$ out ( !m1 :o 7 *os5 to et]nal life1 to :om ?is promise ( salvation m especially belong$1 :o are di/+ui%$ f ! g5]al body ( ! ,jewi% nation1 :o are call$1 9 ! o!r s5se1 ,god's elect2 z :5 x is said1 ,i w leave 9 ! mid/ ( !e an afflict$ & poor p1 & !y %all tru/ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l2 ! remnant ( ,israel %all n d iniquity1 nor speak lies1 c4 ,zeph4 iii4 #ab1 #ac4 ,s t z ,israel 0 an elect p1 *os5 out ( ! _w to enjoy ! ext]nal privileges conf]r$ ^u !m1 z a *ur*1 :i* !y are suppos$ to h mis-improv$1 = :i* !y 7 to be c>ri$ captive into ,babylon2 !re 0 a remnant *os5 out ( !m to be made p>tak]s ( ! bless+s t accompany salvation1 su* z are "h promis$2 ^! are n consid]$ z a *ur*1 gov]n$ by di/9ct laws1 f ^? t ,israel 0 gov]n$ by2 & !re=e n z a *ur* select$ out ( t *ur*1 b z a numb] ( p among !m :om ,god _h kept fai?ful1 z hav+ *os5 !m to enjoy bett] privileges ?an ^? :i* !y _h z a pr(ess+ p2 or z a numb] elect$ to be made p>tak]s ( special grace1 out ( ^? :i* _h be5 made p>tak]s ( common grace1 :i* !y _h mis]ably abus$1 & 7 puni%$ = x4 #b4 ,our ,savi\r speak+ conc]n+ ! f9al de/ruction ( ,j]usalem by ! ,roman army1 & a great "t ( di/ress t %\ld ensue h]eupon1 tells !m1 9 ,matt4 xxiv4 #bb4 t ^? days %\ld be %ort5$ = ! elect's sake1 t is1 ^? :o 7 *os5 to et]nal life1 & accord+ly %\ld be conv]t$ to ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 n f among ! hea!n1 b out ( ! ,jewi% nation2 = x is to !m t he m p>ticul>ly directs 8 disc\rse1 =ew>n+ !m ( ?is desolat+ judgm5t2 & he advises !m to pray t _! flight be n on ! ,sabba?-day1 v]4 #bj4 intimat+ !reby1 t t nation deem$ x unlawful to def5d !mselves f ! assaults ( an enemy on ! ,sabba?-day1 ?\gh _! imm$iate dea? w\ld be ! consequ5ce !re(2 !re=e ?is advice 0 suit$ to ! temp] ( ! ,jews1 & none else3 ,no p 9 ! _w1 except !m1 ent]ta9$ ?is sup]/iti\s op9ion conc]n+ ! prohibition ( self-def5ce on ! ,sabba?-day2 f :5ce x may !re=e be inf]r$1 t our ,savi\r speaks ( !m 9 p>ticul>1 & n ( ! ,*ri/ians1 :i* 7 among/ !m2 ^u :i* acc\nt x seems probable1 t ^! are n int5d$ by ! elect1 namely1 t small numb] = ^: sake ^? days ( di/ress & tribulation 7 to be %ort5$2#ahg !re=e !re 7 an elect p :om ,god _h a peculi> reg>d to1 :o %\ld aft]w>ds be conv]t$ to ,*ri/ianity1 namely1 a numb] elect$ to et]nal life out ( t p1 :o 7 elect$ to ! ext]nal privileges ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,& ?is f>!r appe>s f :at foll[s1 :]e our ,savi\r speaks conc]n+ false ,*ri/s1 & false prophets1 t %\ld %ew great signs1 & wond]s1 insomu* t1 if x 7 possible1 !y %\ld deceive ! v elect1 ,matt4 xxiv4 #bd4 ,n[ x _c be suppos$ ( !m t are call$ false ,*ri/s1 t !y w\ld attempt to p]v]t ! ,*ri/ians1 by pret5d+ to be ! ,messiah2 = t w\ld be impracticable1 inasmu* z !y did n expect any o!r to come ) t "* s9ce our ,savi\r2 :]eas ! ,jews did1 & _m ( !m 7 p]v]t$ !reby to _! own ru92 b x is intimat$ "h1 t ! elect p1 :i* 0 among !m1 %\ld be kept f be+ deceiv$ by !m1 inasmu* z !y 7 *os5 to obta9 salvation1 & !re=e %\ld believe 9 ,*ri/ by ! gospel4 ,!re is also ano!r scripture1 :i* seems to give c\nt5ance h]eunto1 :]e ! apo/le %ews1 t ,god _h n ca/ away 8 p1 ,rom4 xi4 #b4 to wit1 ! ,jews1 t is1 he _h n reject$ ! :ole nation1 b _h made a res]ve ( "s :o 7 ! objects ( 8 special love1 z *os5 to salvation2 & ^! are call$1 ,a remnant accord+ to ! election ( grace1 v]4 #e4 & ?is seems /ill m pla9 f :at foll[s1 v]4 #g4 ,:at !n8 ,israel ha? n obta9$ t :i* he seeke? =1 t is1 righte\sness & life1 :i* !y s\ght aft]1 z x 71 by ! works ( ! law1 :i*1 z is m5tion$ 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 is inconsi/5t ) ! atta9+ x by grace2 b ! election1 t is1 ! elect among t p h obta9$ x2 = !y s\ght aft] x 9 ano!r way1 & ! re/ 7 bl9d$1 t is1 ! o!r "p ( ! ,jewi% nation1 :i* 7 n int]e/$ 9 ?is privilege1 7 left to ! bl9dness ( _! own m9ds1 :i* 0 _! ru94 ,to ?is let me add "o scripture m1 ,rom4 ix4 #f1 #g4 :]e ! apo/le1 speak+ conc]n+ ! nation ( ! ,jews1 di/+ui%es betwe5 ! natural & spiritual se$ ( ,abraham1 :5 he says1 ,all are n ,israel t are ( ,israel1 t is1 !re 0 a remnant accord+ to ! election ( grace1 :o 7 *os5 to et]nal life out ( t p1 :o 7 9 o!r respects1 *os5 to be made p>tak]s ( ! ext]nal privileges t belong$ to !m1 z ,god's peculi> p4 ,! sum ( ?is argum5t is1 t ?\gh1 x is true1 !re are "s scriptures t speak ( ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 z sep>at$ f ! _w1 by ! peculi> h& ( div9e provid5ce1 & fav\r$ ) ! ext]nal means ( grace1 yet !re are o!rs 9 :i* !y are said to be *os5 to p>take ( privileges ( an high] nature1 ev5 ^? :i* accompany salvation2 !re=e election1 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 sometimes signifies ,god's purpose1 relat+ to ! salvation ( 8 p4 #b4 ,we %all proce$ to consid] h[ election is tak5 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 opposition to ^? :o suppose t x is !re us$ only to signify ,god's br++ p]sons to be memb]s ( ! ,*ri/ian *ur*1 z be+ in/ruct$ 9 ! doctr9es relat+ !reunto by ! apo/les3#ahh ,! pr9cipal gr\nd ( ?is op9ion is1 because sometimes :ole *ur*es are said to be elect$1 z ! apo/le speaks ( ! *ur* at ,babylon1 z elect$ toge!r ) !m1 to :om he directs 8 epi/le1 #a ,pet4 i4 #b4 comp>$ ) *ap4 v4 #ac4 by :i* x is suppos$ t no?+ is int5d$1 b t !y 7 bo? ( !m ,*ri/ian *ur*es4 ,if ?is be ! s5se ( e scripture 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 t treats ( election1 !n we mu/ n pret5d t ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+ is f\nd$ on x3 ,b on ! o!r h&1 we ?9k we h reason to conclude1 t :5 we meet ) ! ^w 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 x is to be und]/ood1 9 mo/ places1 = ,god's et]nal purpose relat+ to ! salvation ( 8 p4 ,i w n pret5d to prove an univ]sal negative1 viz4 t x is nev] tak5 o!rwise1 b %all ref] to "s scriptures1 9 :i* x is pla9ly und]/ood s1 & endeav\r to def5d ?is s5se !re(4 ,! fir/ scripture t we %all ref] to1 is 9 ,eph4 i4 #d4 ,he ha? *os5 u 9 him be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 t we %\ld be holy1 & )\t blame be=e him 9 love2 &1 9 v]4 #e4 he speaks ( _! be+ pr$e/9at$ to ! adoption ( *ildr5 by ,jesus ,*ri/2 t ?is respects n ! ext]nal disp5sation ( ,god's provid5ce1 9 con/itut+ !m a ,*ri/ian *ur*1 or giv+ !m ! k ( ^? doctr9es1 on :i* x 0 f\nd$2 b _! be+ *os5 to salvation & grace1 z ! means !re(1 accord+ to ,god's et]nal purpose1 w v evid5tly appe> f ! context1 if we consid] t !y :o are ?us *os51 are call$ fai?ful 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :i* implies mu* m ?an b>ely to be 9 him by ext]nal pr(ession3 !y are f>!r describ$1 z bless$ ) all spiritual bless+s 9 ,*ri/1 9 v]4 #c4 or bless$ ) all ^? bless+s :i* respect heav5ly ?+s2 grace1 :i* !y _h 9 possession1 & glory1 :i* !y _h 9 expectation2 & !y are f>!r describ$1 z hav+ obta9$ r$emption ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & =giv5ess ( s9s2 & all ?is is said to be done1 accord+ to ! ri*es ( 8 grace1 & ! good pleasure ( 8 w1 :o worke? all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel !re(2 & c]ta9ly all ?is mu/ conta9 mu* m ?an ! ext]nal disp5sation ( provid5ce relat+ to ?is privilege1 :i* !y enjoy$ z a *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,aga91 9 #a ,!ss4 i4 #d4 ! apo/le says conc]n+ !m1 to :om he writes1 t he knew _! election ( ,god4 ,t ?is is to be und]/ood ( _! election to et]nal life1 is v evid5t2 &1 inde$1 he expla9s x 9 ?is s5se1 :5 he says1 ,god ha?1 f ! beg9n+1 *os5 y unto salvation1 ?r\gh sanctification ( ! ,_s1 & ! belief ( ! tru?1 ,:]eunto he call$ y by our gospel1 to ! obta9+ ! glory ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #ac1 #ad4 ! gospel is consid]$ z ! means ( _! atta9+ t salvation1 :i* !y are said to be *os5 to2 s t _! election conta9s m ?an _! pr(ess$ subjection !reunto z a *ur* ( ,*ri/3 ,besides1 ! apo/le gives ^? m>ks & evid5ces ( ?is matt]1 :i* pla9ly discov] t x is _! election to salvation t he int5ds2 accord+ly he speaks ( _! "w ( fai?1 lab\r ( love1 & pati5ce ( hope1 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ( ! gospel's com+ n 9 ^w only1 b also 9 p[]1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #c1 #e4 by :i* he means n ! p[] t 0 ex]t$ 9 work+ miracles1 = t w\ld be no evid5ce ( _! be+ a *ur*1 or ( _! adh]+ to ! doctr9es t 7 confirm$ !reby1 s9ce e "o1 :o saw miracles wr\ght1 did n believe2 !re=e he means1 t by ! p[]ful int]nal influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 !y 7 p]suad$ to become foll[]s ( ! apo/les1 & ! ,"l1 & 7 ensamples to o!rs1 & public-spirit$1 9 endeav\r+ to propagate ! gospel 9 ! _w4 ,c]ta9ly ?is argues t !y 7 effectually call$ by ! grace ( ,god1 & s proves t !y 7 *os5 to be made p>tak]s ( ?is grace1 & ( t salvation1 t is ! consequ5ce !re(4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 9 :i* x is v pla9 t ! apo/le speaks ( election to et]nal life inasmu* z !re are sev]al privileges connect$ ) x1 :i* ! ,*ri/ian *ur*1 z su*1 _c lay claim to3 ?us1 9 ,rom4 viii4 #cc4 ,:o %all lay any ?+ to ! *>ge ( ,god's elect8 ,x is ,god t ju/ifie?4 ,n[ if ju/ification or fre$om f condemnation1 accompani$ ) _! be+ effectually call$ "h1 :i* %all end 9 _! be+ glorifi$ h]eaft]1 be ! result ( _! election1 z4 9 v]4 #cj4 !n c]ta9ly ?is includes 9 x m ?an ! ext]nal privileges ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* all :o adh]e to ! ,*ri/ian fai? are possess$ (1 & consequ5tly x is an election to salvation t ! apo/le "h int5ds4 ,object4 ,x is object$1 t x is m ?an probable1 :5 we f9d1 z we sometimes d1 :ole *ur*es /yl$ elect 9 ! ,new te/am5t1 t "s among !m 7 hypocrites2 p>ticul>ly ^? to :om ! apo/le ,pet] writes1 :o 7 conv]t$ f ,judaism to ,*ri/ianity1 :om he calls elect1 accord+ to ! =e-k ( ,god ! ,fa!r3 not)/&+ !y _h "s 9 communion ) !m1 conc]n+ :om x might be said1 t !y _h only a "n to live1 b yet 7 dead2 & he advises !m1 to lay aside all malice1 guile1 & hypocrisy1 envies1 & evil speak+1 &1 z new born babes1 to receive ! ^w1 if s be !y _h ta/$ t ! ,"l is graci\s1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #a4 :i* makes x m ?an probable1 t !re 7 "s among !m :o _h n1 9 reality1 exp]i5c$ ! grace ( ,god2 s :5 he says1 t !re %\ld be false tea*]s among !m1 ^: practice %\ld be z vile z _! doctr9e1 & t _m among/ !m %\ld foll[ _! p]nici\s ways4 #b ,pet4 ii4 #a1 #b4 x seems to argue t ! :ole *ur* he writes to1 7 n *os5 to salvation2 !re=e _! election only signifies _! be+ *os5 to enjoy ! privileges1 :i* !y _h1 z a pr(ess+ society ( ,*ri/ians4 ,answ4 ,x is c]ta9 t !re 0 a v consid]able numb] among !m :o 7 n only ,*ri/ians 9 "n2 b !y 7 v em95t = ! ex]cise ( ^? graces1 :i* ev9c$ _! election to et]nal life2 & p>ticul>ly he says conc]n+ !m1 ,:om hav+ n se51 ye love2 & 9 :om believ+1 ye rejoice ) joy unspeakable1 & full ( glory2 receiv+ ! end ( y\r fai?1 ev5 ! salvation ( y\r s\ls1 #a ,pet4 i4 #h1 #i4 :i* agrees v well ) ! o!r "* giv5 !m ( _! be+ elect1 ?r\gh sanctification ( ! ,_s1 unto ob$i5ce & spr9kl+ ( ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 v]4 #b4 ,!re=e ! only ?+ t seems to affect our argum5t is1 t ?is "* did n belong to e individual4 ,b suppos+ ?is %\ld be all[$1 might n ! *ur* be "h describ$ z *os5 to salvation1 inasmu* z ! f> great] numb] ( !m 7 s8 ,no?+ is m common1 9 scripture1 ?an = a :ole body ( m5 to be d5om9at$ f ! greate/ "p ( !m1 :e!r _! "* be good or bad2 ?us :5 ! greate/ "p ( ! ,jewi% *ur* 7 revolt$ f ,god1 & guilty ( ! mo/ notori\s crimes1 !y are describ$ z ?\gh _! apo/acy _h be5 univ]sal1 ,!y are all griev\s revolt]s1 walk+ ) sl&]s1 ,j]4 vi4 #bh4 :]eas x is c]ta91 !re 7 "s :o _h n apo/atiz$3 "s ( !m 7 sl&]$ & reproa*$ = ! sake ( ,god1 & !re=e 7 n includ$ 9 ! numb] ( !m t walk$ ) sl&]s1 ?\gh _! numb] 7 v small2 z ,god says by ! prophet ,ezekiel1 ,i s\ght = a man among !m t %\ld make up ! h$ge1 & /& 9 ! gap be=e me = ! l& t ,i %\ld n de/roy x1 b ,i f\nd none1 ,ezek4 xxii4 #cj4 :]eas at t "t1 9 :i* ! p 7 mo/ deg5]ate1 !re 7 f\nd "s :o sigh$ & cry$ = all ! abom9ation t 7 done 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 *ap4 ix4 #d4 ,s on ! o!r h&1 :5 ! great] numb] ( !m kept _! integrity1 & walk$ be=e ,god 9 hol9ess ( life1 ! :ole *ur* is ?us *>act]iz$1 ,i rememb] ! k9dness ( ?y y\?1 ! love ( ?9e esp\sals1 :5 ?\ w5te/ aft] me 9 ! wild]ness2 ,israel 0 hol9ess to ! ,"l1 ,j]4 ii4 #b1 #c4 :]eas x is c]ta91 t1 at t "t1 !re 7 a great _m :o rebell$1 murmur$1 & revolt$ f ,god1 & 7 plagu$ = _! iniquities2 yet because ! great] numb] ( !m 7 upright & s9c]e1 ?is "* is giv5 9 g5]al t]ms1 z if !re _h be5 no exception4 ,& ! prophet look$ back to "s age ( ! *ur*1 9 :i* a great numb] ( !m 7 fai?ful2 & !re=e he speaks ( ! p 9 g5]al1 at t "t1 z su*1 & accord+ly calls !m1 ,! fai?ful city1 ,isa4 i4 #ba4 & ! prophet ,j]emiah calls !m1 ,! preci\s sons ( ,zion1 comp>able to f9e gold1 ,lam4 iv4 #b4 yet !re nev] 0 a "t :5 !re 7 none among !m t rebell$ aga9/ ,god4 ,!re=e may n ?is be suppos$ conc]n+ ! fir/ gospel *ur*es t 7 plant$ by ! apo/les2 & accord+ly1 :5 !y are /yl$ elect1 to :om ! apo/le ,pet] writes1 #a ,pet4 v4 #ac4 z well z ! *ur* at ,babylon1 :y may n ?is be suppos$ to signify1 t ! greate/ "p ( !m 7 really sanctifi$1 & !re=e *os5 to sanctification8 ,& consequ5tly _! "*1 z elect1 does n b>ely signify _! be+ *os5 to be made p>tak]s ( ! ext]nal privileges ( ! gospel4 ,we might also consid]1 t x is v agreeable to our common mode ( speak+1 to d5om9ate a city1 or a k+dom1 f ! great] numb] !re(1 :e!r we call !m a ri*1 or a wise or a valiant p1 we nev] suppose !re are no exceptions to ?is "*2 !re=e :y may we n1 9 ?is in/ance1 conclude1 t ! apo/le ,pet]1 :5 he describes ?is *ur* z elect$1 int5ds _! election to salvation8 ,?us we h endeav\r$ to prove t election1 9 scripture1 is n always tak51 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 = ! ext]nal privileges :i* ! ,jewi% nation _h1 z a *ur*2 nor 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t = ^? :o belong$ to ! *ur*es1 namely1 su* z pr(ess$ ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,& probably t le>n$ au?or1 be=e m5tion$1 0 appreh5sive t ?is obs]vation ( 8 w\ld n hold univ]sally true2 & !re=e he has ano!r provision>y objection aga9/ ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> election ( p]sons to et]nal life1 & says1 z ,arm9ius & 8 contempor>ies be=e did1 t all ^? scriptures1 :i* speak ( ?is doctr9e1 conta9 no?+ m ?an ,god's conditional purpose1 t if a p]son believes1 he %all be sav$4 ,x is necess>y = u to consid] :at may be said 9 answ] h]eunto2 b inasmu* z we %all h occasion to speak to ?is :5 we consid] ! prop]ties ( election1 "u a foll[+ head1 we %all r *use to res]ve to t place1 ?an be oblig$ to repeat :at might be "h said conc]n+ x4 ,?us hav+ premis$ some?+ conc]n+ election 9 g5]al1 & ! s5se 9 :i* x is to be und]/ood1 9 scripture1 we %all briefly m5tion a matt] 9 dispute1 among div9es relat+ to ! objects !re(1 z !y are consid]$ 9 ,god's et]nal purpose3 & "h we %all take notice ( "s diff]5t op9ions relat+ !reunto1 )\t mak+ use ( ^? s*ola/ic modes ( speak+1 :i* r5d] ?is subject mu* m difficult1 ?an o!rwise x w\ld be3 & %all take occasion to avoid1 & f5ce aga9/ ^? extremes1 :i* h only _h a t5d5cy to prejudice p]sons aga9/ ! doctr9e 9 g5]al4 ,! object ( election is v>i\sly consid]$ by div9es1 :o treat ( ?is subject4 #a4 ,!re are "s :o1 ?\gh !y agree 9 ! mo/ mat]ial ?+s 9 _! def5ce ( ?is doctr9e yet !y are divid$ 9 _! s5tim5ts ab\t "s nice metaphysical speculations1 relat+ to ! mann] h[ man is to be consid]$1 z ! object ( pr$e/9ation3 accord+ly "s1 :o are g5]ally /yl$ ,supralaps>ians1 seem to proce$ 9 ?is way ( expla9+ x1 namely t ,god f all et]nity1 design$ to glorify 8 div9e p]fections1 9 "s objects out ( himself1 :i* he c\ld n !n be said to h done1 inasmu* z !y did n exi/2 & ! p]fections1 :i* he design$ to glorify1 71 m especially1 8 sov]eignty & absolute dom9ion1 z hav+ a "r to d :at he w ) ! "w ( 8 h&s2 & also 8 goodness1 :]eby he w\ld r5d] himself ! object ( _! delight2 &1 z a means conducive to ?is end1 he design$ to create man an intellig5t creature1 9 :om he might be glorifi$2 & s9ce a creature1 z su*1 c\ld n be ! object ( ! display ( 8 m]cy1 or ju/ice1 he f>!r design$ to p]mit man to fall into a /ate ( s9 & mis]y1 t s1 :5 fall51 he might recov] "s out ( t /ate1 & leave o!rs to p]i% 9 x3 ! =m] ( :i* are said to be lov$1 ! o!r hat$2 & :5 "s ext5d ! absolut5ess ( ,god's purpose1 n only to election b reprobation1 & d n take c>e to gu>d _! modes ( speak+1 z !y ought to d1 b conclude reprobation1 at lea/ pr$amnation1 to be1 n an act ( ju/ice1 b r ( sov]eignty2 !y lay !mselves op5 to exception1 & give occasion to ^?1 :o oppose ?is doctr9e1 to conclude1 t !y repres5t ,god z delight+ 9 ! mis]y ( 8 creatures1 & ) t view giv+ be+ to !m4 ,x is true1 sev]al1 :o h giv5 into ?is way ( ?9k+1 h endeav\r$ to extricate !mselves out ( ?is difficulty1 & d5i$ ?is & o!r consequ5ces ( ! l nature1 :i* _m h ?\ght to be necess>y d$uctions f ?is s*eme2 :e!r !y h done ?is effectually1 or no1 may be judg$ ( by ^? :o are conv]sant 9 _! writ+s#ahi4 ,i _c b pr(ess myself to set a v high value on !m 9 o!r respects1 yet ,i am n b\nd to give into "s nice speculations1 conta9$ 9 _! me?od ( treat+ ?is subject1 :i* r5d]s x exceptionable2 p>ticul>ly1 ,i _c approve ( any ?+ advanc$ by !m1 :i* seems to repres5t ,god z purpos+ to create man1 & !n to suff] him to fall1 z a means by :i* he design$ to demon/rate ! glory ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice1 :i* ha? giv5 occasion to _m to ent]ta9 root$ prejudices aga9/ ! doctr9e ( pr$e/9ation1 z ?\gh x necess>ily involv$ 9 x ?is supposition1 t ,god made man to damn him4 ,!re are o!rs1 :o are g5]ally /yl$ ,sublaps>ians#aij1 :o suppose1 t ,god consid]$ m5 z made & fall51 & !n design$ to glorify 8 grace 9 ! recov]y ( ^? :o 7 *os51 by him1 to et]nal life2 & 8 ju/ice 9 !m1 :om he design$ to condemn1 z a puni%m5t = _! s9s1 :i* he =eknew t !y w\ld commit1 & purpos$ n to h9d]2 & he design$ to glorify 8 sov]eignty1 9 t "o %\ld be an object ( grace1 r ?an ano!r1 :]eas he might h left ! :ole _w 9 t /ate ( mis]y1 into :i* he =esaw !y w\ld plunge !mselves4 ,t :i* is pr9cipally object$1 by ^? :o are 9 ! o!r way ( ?9k+1 aga9/ ?is s*eme1 is1 t ! ,sublaps>ians suppose t ,god's creat+ m51 & p]mitt+ !m to fall1 0 n ! object ( 8 et]nal purpose4 ,b ?is !y univ]sally d5y1 & di/+ui% betwe5 ,god's purpose to create & suff] m5 to fall2 & 8 purposes be+ consid]$ z a means to advance 8 sov]eignty1 grace1 & ju/ice1 9 :i* ! pr9cipal diff]5ce betwe5 !m consi/s4 ,we %all ent] no f>!r into ?is controv]sy1 b %all only add1 t :atev] may be consid]$1 9 ,god's et]nal purpose1 z a means to br+ ab\t o!r ends2 yet x seems evid5t1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 t ,god _c be said to *oose m5 to salvation1 )\t h]e9 consid]+ !m z fall52 = z no "o is a subject capable ( salvation1 b "o :o is fall5 into a /ate ( s9 & mis]y2 s :5 ,god purpos$ to save su*1 !y c\ld n be consid]$ z to be creat$1 or creat$ & n fall51 b z s9n]s4 #b4 ,!re are o!rs :o d5y p>ticul> election ( p]sons to et]nal life1 & expla9 ^? scriptures1 :i* speak ( x1 9 a v diff]5t way3 ^! suppose1 t ,god design$1 f all et]nity1 to create man1 & =eknew t he w\ld fall1 &1 t1 pursuant to ?is et]nal =ekn[l$ge1 he design$ to give him suffici5t means = 8 recov]y1 :i*1 by ! use ( 8 free w1 he might improve1 or n1 to ! be/ purposes2 & also1 =e-kn[+ :o w\ld improve1 & :o w\ld reject1 ! means ( grace1 :i* he purpos$ to be/[1 he det]m9$1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 to save "s1 & condemn o!rs4 ,?is me?od ( expla9+ ,god's et]nal purpose is exceptionable1 z w f>!r appe>1 9 ! me?od we %all take1 9 prosecut+ ?is subject1 9 two respects4 7#a47 ,z !y suppose t ! salvation ( m5 dep5ds on _! own conduct1 or ! "r use ( _! free w1 )\t giv+ ! glory :i* is due to ,god1 = t p[]ful1 efficaci\s grace1 :i* enables !m to improve ! means ( grace1 & br+s !m into a /ate ( salvation1 7#b47 ,z ! result ( ! =m]1 !y suppose t no?+ absolute is conta9$ 9 ! decree ( ,god1 b 8 =e-k1 :i* is r an act ( 8 und]/&+1 ?an 8 w2 & !re=e x seems to militate aga9/ 8 sov]eignty & grace1 &1 to make 8 decrees dep5d on "s conditions1 f\nd$ 9 ! free-w ( man1 :i*1 accord+ to !m1 are n ! object ( a p]emptory decree4 ,?us hav+ consid]$ intellig5t creatures1 & m p>ticul>ly m51 z ! objects ( pr$e/9ation4 ,,iv4 ,we proce$ to ! f>!r pro( & explication ( ?is doctr9e2 &1 9 ord] !reto1 %all insi/ on ! foll[+ propositions4 #a4 ,t x is only a "p ( mank9d t 7 *os5 to salvation4 #b4 ,t !y :o 7 *os5 to x1 z ! end1 7 also *os5 to sanctification1 z ! means !re(1 ,&1 #c4 ,t !y 7 *os5 9 ,*ri/2 :i* propositions are conta9$ 9 t "p ( ?is answ]1 9 :i* x is said1 t ,god has *os5 "s m5 to et]nal life1 & ! means !re(4 #a4 ,t "s 7 *os5 to salvation2 n ! :ole race ( mank9d1 b only ^? t %all be ev5tually sav$3 t ! :ole _w is n ! object ( election appe>s f ! kn[n acceptation ( ! ^w1 bo? 9 scripture1 & 9 our common modes ( speak+2 s9ce to *oose1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 is to take1 pref]1 or e/eem1 "o ?+ be=e ano!r1 or to sep>ate a "p f ! :ole1 = our own prop] use1 & :at rema9s is treat$ ) neglect & disreg>d3 accord+ly x is n a prop] way ( speak+1 to say t ! :ole is *os52 & !re=e x foll[s1 t if all mank9d _h be5 =e-orda9$ to et]nal life1 :i* ,god might h done if he _h pleas$1 ?is w\ld n h be5 call$ a purpose1 accord+ to election4 ,b !re are o!r argum5ts m conclusive1 ?an :at results b>ely f ! kn[n s5se ( ! ^w1 :i* we %all proce$ to consid]1 & !re9 make use ( ! same me?od ( reason+1 :i* we obs]v$1 9 prov+ t ,god =e-orda9$ :atev] comes to pass1 ) a p>ticul> application !re( to ! et]nal /ate ( believ]s4 ,z we be=e obs]v$1 t ! decree ( ,god is to be judg$ ( by ! execution ( x1 9 "t2 s x w appe>1 t ^? :om ,god 9 8 actual provid5ce & grace1 prep>es =1 & br+s to glory1 he also be=e design$ = x4 ,7 ,i only to treat ( ^? p>ticul> po9ts 9 controv]sy1 betwe5 u & ! ,pelagians1 ,i w\ld fir/ consid] ! me?od :i* ,god takes 9 sav+ 8 p1 & prove t salvation is ( grace1 or t x is ! effect ( ! p[] ( ,god1 & n to be ascrib$ to ! free-w ( man1 z sep>ate f ! div9e influ5ce2 & !n ,i w\ld proce$ to speak conc]n+ ! decree ( ,god relat+ h]eunto1 :i* might !n1 )\t mu* difficulty1 be prov$3 b be+ oblig$ to pursue ! same me?od 9 :i* ?+s are laid d[n1 9 _! respective connexion1 we mu/ sometimes def] ! m p>ticul> pro( ( "s doctr9es1 on :i* our argum5ts dep5d1 to a foll[+ head1 to avoid ! repetition ( ?+s2 !re=e1 inasmu* z ! execution ( ,god's decree1 & 8 p[] & grace manife/$ !re91 w be insi/$ on 9 "s foll[+ answ]s1 we %all1 at pres5t1 take ?is = grant$1 or %all speak b v briefly to x4 7#a47 ,x appe>s t x is only a "p ( mank9d t are *os5 to be made p>tak]s ( grace & glory1 inasmu* z ^! invaluable privileges are conf]r$ ^u1 or appli$ to no m ?an a "p ( mank9d3 if all %all n be sav$1 !n all 7 n *os5 to salvation2 = we are n to suppose t ,god's purpose1 relat+ h]eunto1 c be fru/rat$1 or n take effect2 or if !re be a manife/ display ( discrim9at+ grace 9 ! execution ( ,god's decree relat+ !reunto1 !re is1 d\btless1 a discrim9ation 9 8 purpose1 & t is :at we call election4 ,?is f>!r appe>s f "s scriptures1 :i* repres5t ^? :o are sav$ z a remnant3 ?us :5 ! apo/le is speak+ ( ,god's ca/+ away ! greate/ "p ( ! ,jewi% nation1 he says ( "s ( !m not)/&+1 t at ?is pres5t "t also !re is a remnant accord+ to ! election ( grace1 ,rom4 xi4 #e4 t is1 !re are "s among !m :o are br\ght to embrace ! fai? ( ! gospel1 & to be made p>tak]s ( ! privileges t accompany salvation3 ^! are call$ a remnant2 z :5 x is said1 9 ,rom4 ix4 #bg4 ,?\gh ! numb] ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel be z ! s& ( ! sea1 x is no m ?an a remnant ( !m t %all be sav$4 ,he d\btless speaks 9 ?is & o!r scriptures1 conc]n+ ! et]nal salvation ( ^? :o are describ$ z a remnant1 accord+ to ! election ( grace4 ,"h x w be necess>y = u to consid]1 t ?is remnant signifies only a small "p ( ! ,jewi% *ur*1 select$1 by div9e grace1 out ( t nation1 ( :om ! great] numb] 7 reject$ by ,god2 & t ! salvation1 "h spok5 (1 is to be tak5 n = any temporal deliv]ance1 b = t salvation :i* ! believ+ ,jews %\ld be made p>tak]s ( 9 ! gospel day1 :5 ! rejection ( ! o!rs _h its full accompli%m5t4 ,t ?is may appe>1 we %all n only comp>e ?is scripture ) ! context1 b ) t 9 ,hosea1 f :5ce x is tak53 z to :at respects ! context1 ! apo/le1 9 v]4 #b4 expresses 8 great heav9ess1 & cont9ual sorr[ ( he>t1 = ! rejection ( t nation 9 g5]al1 :i* !y _h br\ght ^u !mselves2 b yet he enc\rages himself1 9 v]4 #f4 ) ?is ?\ght1 t ! ^w ( ,god1 t is1 ! promise made to ,abraham relat+ to 8 spiritual se$1 :o 7 giv5 to expect great] bless+s1 ?an ^? :i* 7 conta9$ 9 ! ext]nal disp5sation ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 %\ld n take none effect1 s9ce1 ?\gh ! :ole nation ( ! ,jews1 :o 7 ( ,israel1 t is1 ,abraham's natural se$1 did n atta9 ^? privileges2 yet a "p ( !m1 :o are "h call$ ,israel1 & else:]e a remnant1 *os5 out ( t nation1 %\ld be made p>tak]s !re(2 ! =m] are call$ ,! *ildr5 ( ! fle%1 9 v]4 #h4 ! latt]1 by way ( em95ce1 ,! *ildr5 ( ! promise2 ^! are /yl$1 9 v]4 #bc1 #bd4 ,! vessels ( m]cy1 :i* he _h a=e prep>$ unto glory1 to :om he design$ to make kn[n ! ri*es ( 8 glory1 namely1 ^? :om he _h call$2 n ( ! ,jews only1 b also ( ! ,g5tiles1 :i* he int5ds by t remnant1 :i* 7 *os5 out ( ea* ( !m1 = s ! ^w prop]ly signifies4#aia ,& ?is s5se is f>!r confirm$1 by ! quotation out ( ! prophecy ( ,hosea1 *ap4 i4 #aj4 comp>$ ) ano!r tak5 out ( ! prophecy ( ,isaiah1 *ap4 x4 #bb4 bo? :i* speak only ( a remnant t %all be sav$1 :5 ! righte\s judgm5ts ( ,god 7 p\r$ =?1 on t nation 9 g5]al2 & ! prophet ,hosea adds ano!r promise relat+ to !m1 :i* ! apo/le takes notice (1 namely1 t 9 ! place :]e x 0 said unto !m1 ,ye are n my p1 !re x %all be said unto !m1 ,ye are ! sons ( ! liv+ ,god1 :i* pla9ly respects ?is remnant2 = he _h be=e prophesi$ conc]n+ ! nation 9 g5]al1 ,ye are n1 t is1 ye %all n be my p1 & ,i w n be y\r ,god2 s t "h is a great salvation =etold1 :i*1 !y1 among ! ,jews1 %\ld be made p>tak]s (1 :o 7 =e-orda9$ to et]nal life1 :5 ! re/ 7 reject$4 ,object4 ,! prophet seems to speak1 9 ?is scripture1 ( a temporal salvation1 inasmu* z x is said1 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+1 ,!n %all ! *ildr5 ( ,judah1 & ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 be ga!r$ toge!r1 & %all appo9t !mselves "o head1 & !y %all come up out ( ! l&1 viz4 ( ,babylon1 = great %all be ! day ( ,jezreel4 ,!re=e ?is remnant1 "h spok5 (1 :i* %\ld be call$ ! sons ( ! liv+ ,god1 respects only su* z %\ld return out ( captivity1 & consequ5tly n ! election ( a "p1 to wit1 ! believ+ ,jews1 to et]nal life3 = x is pla91 t1 :5 ?is pr$iction 0 fulfill$1 !y 7 to appo9t !mselves "o head1 or gov]nor1 namely1 ,z]ubbabel1 or "s o!r1 t %\ld be at ! head ( affairs1 & help =w>d _! fl\ri%+ /ate1 91 or aft] _! return f captivity4 ,answ4 ,x seems v evid5t1 t "p ( ?is prophecy1 viz4 *ap4 iii4 #e4 respects ! happ9ess ( ,israel1 at t "t1 :5 !y %\ld seek ! ,"l _! ,god1 & ,david _! ,k+1 & %\ld fe> ! ,"l & 8 goodness1 9 ! latt] days2 !re=e :y may n ?is v]se also1 9 *ap4 i4 9 :i* x is said1 t !y %all be call$ ! sons ( ! liv+ ,god1 h its accompli%m5t 9 ! gospel-day1 :5 !y %\ld adh]e to ,*ri/1 :o is call$1 ,david _! ,k+8 ,! only difficulty :i* affects ?is s5se ( ! text is1 its be+ said1 t !y %all return to _! own l&1 "u ! conduct ( a ,head1 or gov]nor1 :om !y %\ld appo9t ov] !m1 :i* seems to fav\r ! s5se conta9$ 9 ! objection3 b ! s5se ( ! words w\ld be m pla91 if we r5d] ! text1 in/ead ( ,,!n ,& ! *ildr5 ( ,judah1 c4 z x is r5d]$ 9 mo/ translations1 & is mo/ agreeable to ! s5se ( ! ,hebrew ^w4#aib ,accord+ to our translation1 x seems to intimate1 t ! prophet is speak+ ( some?+ m5tion$ 9 ! =ego+ v]se2 & inasmu* z ! latt] respects _! return f ! captivity1 !re=e ! =m] mu/ d s2 :]eas if we put &1 in/ead ( !n1 ! mean+ ( bo? v]ses toge!r is ?is3 !re are two bless+s :i* ,god promis$1 namely1 t a "p ( ! ,jewi% nation %\ld be made p>tak]s ( ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* 0 to h its accompli%m5t :5 !y 7 br\ght to believe 9 ,*ri/1 by ! gospel1 or :5 ?is remnant1 tak5 out f !m1 %\ld be sav$2 & !re is also ano!r bless+ promis$ to ! :ole nation1 :i* %\ld be conf]r$ ^u !m1 :5 !y return$ f ! ,babyloni% captivity4 ,if x be object$1 to ?is s5se ( ! text1 t _! return f captivity is m5tion$ aft] t promise1 ( _! be+ call$ ! sons ( ! liv+ ,god1 !re=e x _c be suppos$ to relate to a provid5ce t %\ld happ5 be=e x2 ,i ne$ only reply to ?is1 t x is v usual1 9 scripture1 = ! ,holy ,gho/1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ ! privileges :i* ! *ur* %\ld be made p>tak]s (1 n to lay !m d[n 9 ! same ord] 9 :i* !y 7 to be accompli%$2 & !re=e1 :y may we n suppose1 t ?is rule may be appli$ to ?is text8 ,& accord+ly ! s5se is ?is3 ! prophet _h be5 speak+1 9 ! t5? v]se1 ( t great salvation1 :i* ?is remnant ( ! ,jews1 conv]t$ to ,*ri/ianity1 %\ld be made p>tak]s ( 9 ! gospel-day2 & !n he obviates an objection1 z ?\gh x %\ld be said1 ,h[ c ?is be1 s9ce ! ,jews are to be c>ri$ into captivity1 & !re brok51 scatt]$1 &1 z x 7 ru9$8 ,9 answ] to ?is1 ! prophet adds1 t ! ,jews %\ld n be de/roy$ 9 ! captivity1 b %\ld be deliv]$1 & return to _! own l&1 & s %\ld rema9 a p1 till ?is remnant 0 ga!r$ out ( !m1 :o 7 to be made p>tak]s ( ^! spiritual privileges "u ! gospel-disp5sation1 z m5tion$ 9 ! =ego+ words4 ,?us hav+ endeav\r$ to prove1 t ?is remnant1 spok5 ( 9 ,rom4 xi4 are su* z %\ld be made p>tak]s ( et]nal salvation1 we may n[ apply ?is to our pres5t argum5t4 ,if t salvation1 :i* ?is remnant 0 to be made p>tak]s (1 be ! effect ( div9e p[]1 z ! apo/le says1 9 ,rom4 ix4 #af4 ,x is n ( him t wille?1 nor ( him t runne?1 b ( ,god1 t %ewe? m]cy2 & if x be ! gift ( div9e grace1 z he says else:]e1 9 ,eph4 ii4 #h4 ,by grace are ye sav$1 ?r\gh fai?1 & t n ( y\rselves1 x is ! gift ( ,god2 !n x foll[s f h5ce1 t ,god design$1 be=e-h&1 to give !m ^! bless+s2 & if he design$ !m only = ?is remnant1 !n x is n all1 b a "p ( mank9d1 to wit1 ^? t %all be ev5tually sav$1 t 7 *os5 to salvation4 7#b47 ,! doctr9e ( election may be f>!r prov$1 f ,god's hav+ =ekn[n :om he w sanctify & save4 ,x w be all[$1 t ,god kn[s all ?+s1 & consequ5tly t he kn[s all ?+s t are future1 & s n only ^? :om he has sav$1 b :om he w save4 ,we ne$ n prove t ,god =e-knew all ?+s1 = t is n d5i$ by ^? :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 or1 at lea/1 by v few ( !m2 &1 inde$1 if ?is 7 n an und\bt$ tru?1 we c\ld n dep5d on ^? pr$ictions1 :i* respect ?+s t %all come to pass2 & ^! n only su* z are ! effects ( necess>y causes1 or ?+s produc$ accord+ to ! common c\rse1 or laws ( nature1 b ^? :i* are cont+5t1 or ! result ( ! free-w ( man1 :i* h be5 =etold1 & consequ5tly 7 =e-kn[n by ,god2 & if x be all[$ t he =e-knew :atev] m5 w\ld be1 & d1 let me f>!r add1 t ?is =ekn[l$ge is n b>ely an act ( ! div9e m9d1 tak+ a =e-view (1 or obs]v+ :at o!rs w be1 or d1 )\t det]m9+ t 8 actual provid5ce %\ld int]e/ itself !re92 !re=e x foll[s1 t if he =e-knew ! salvation ( ^? :o %all be ev5tually sav$1 he =e-knew :at he w\ld d = !m1 z a means conducive !reunto2 & if s1 !n he det]m9$1 be=e-h&1 t he w\ld br+ !m to glory2 b ?is respects only a "p ( mank9d1 :o 7 *os5 by him to et]nal life4 ,9 ?is s5se we are to und]/& ^? scriptures t set =? ,god's et]nal purpose to save 8 p1 z an act ( =e-k3 ?us1 9 ,rom4 xi4 #b4 ,god ha? n ca/ away 8 p1 :om he =e-knew1 t is1 he ha? n ca/ !m all away1 b has res]v$ to himself a remnant1 accord+ to ! election ( grace4 ,t he ei!r _h1 or soon design$1 to ca/ away ! greate/ numb] ( ! ,jewi% nation1 seems v pla91 f sev]al passages 9 ?is *apt]3 ?us1 9 v]ses #ag1 #ai4 he speaks ( "s ( ! bran*es be+ brok5 (f1 & v]4 #bb4 ( ,god's sev]ity1 by :i* we are to und]/& 8 v9dictive ju/ice 9 ?is disp5sation3 ,b yet we are n to suppose1 says ! apo/le1 t ,god has ca/ !m all away1 z 9 v]4 #a4 & s he m5tions himself1 z an in/ance ( ! contr>y1 z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ,i am call$1 & sanctifi$1 & *os51 ?\gh ,i am an ,israelite4 ,moreov]1 ,god's n ca/+ away 8 remnant ( ! ,israelites1 be+ ! result ( 8 =e-k1 does n b>ely respect 8 kn[+ :at !y %\ld be1 or d1 :om he _h *os5 to et]nal life1 = x is repres5t$ z a discrim9at+ act ( fav\r2 :]eas1 9 o!r respects1 !y1 :o are reject$ by him1 are z mu* ! objects ( 8 k1 z any o!rs1 s9ce ! omnisci5ce ( ,god is n ! result ( 8 w2 b x is a p]fection f\nd$ 9 8 nature1 & !re=e n arbitr>y1 b necess>y4 ,aga91 ! apo/le1 9 #a ,pet4 i4 #b4 speaks ( "s :o 7 elect$1 accord+ to ! =ekn[l$ge ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 unto ob$i5ce1 c4 t is1 n *os51 because ( any ob$i5ce p]=m$ by !m1 :i* ,god =eknew2 = ?is is consid]$1 z ! result ( 8 =e-k1 n ! cause ( x2 & ?is ^w is yet f>!r expla9$ 9 ano!r place1 :]e x is us$1 :5 ! apo/le says1 9 #b ,tim4 ii4 #ai4 ,! ,"l kn[e? !m t are 84 ,he _h be=e be5 speak+ ( ! fai? ( "s1 :o pr(ess$ ! gospel1 be+ ov]?r[n2 nev]!less1 says he1 t f\ndation ( hope1 :i* ,god has laid 9 ! gospel1 is n h]eby %ak51 b /&s sure2 ! fai?ful %all n be ov]?r[n1 = ! ,"l kn[e? !m t are 81 t is1 he kn[s :o are ! objects ( 8 love1 :o %all be kept by 8 p[]1 ?r\gh fai?1 unto salvation2 s t ,god's =e-k1 consid]$ z a di/+ui%+ privilege1 is n to be und]/ood b>ely ( 8 kn[+ h[ m5 w behave !mselves1 & s1 tak+ 8 measures f !nce1 z ?\gh he fir/ knew :at !y w\ld d1 & !n resolv$ to be/[ 8 grace2 b he kn[s :om he has set ap>t = himself1 or design$ to save1 &1 ) respect to !m1 8 provid5ce w influ5ce _! conduct1 & prev5t _! apo/asy4 ,god's k1 9 scripture1 is sometimes tak5 = 8 approv+1 or lov+1 ^? :o are ! objects !re(3 ?us he says unto ,moses1 9 ,exod4 xxxiii4 #ag4 ,?\ ha/ f\nd grace 9 my sight1 & ,i "k !e by "n1 :]e "o expression expla9s ! o!r1 & s x imports a k ( approbation2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 our ,savi\r says to "s1 9 ,matt4 vii4 #bc4 ,i w pr(ess unto y1 ,i nev] knew y1 x is n to be suppos$ t he did n "k !y w\ld behave !mselves1 or :at !y w\ld d aga9/ 8 "n & int]e/ 9 ! _w2 b ,i nev] knew y1 t is1 ,i nev] approv$ ( y1 & accord+ly1 x foll[s1 ,dep>t f me1 ye t "w iniquity2 & :5 x is said conc]n+ k1 z appli$ to man1 9 ,john xvii4 #c4 ,?is is life et]nal1 t !y may "k !e1 ! only true ,god2 no "o supposes t a speculative k ( div9e tru?s w give any "o gr\nd to conclude 8 "r to et]nal life2 !re=e to "k ,god1 is to love1 to delight 9 him3 & ! same is appli$1 by ! apo/le1 to ,god's lov+ man1 :5 he says1 9 #a ,cor4 viii4 #c4 ,if any man love ,god1 ! same is kn[n ( him1 t is1 belov$ by him4 ,n[ if ,god's kn[+ 8 p signifies 8 lov+ !m1 !n 8 =e-kn[+ !m mu/ signify 8 det]m9+ to d !m good1 & to be/[ grace & glory ^u !m1 :i* is ! same z to *oose !m to et]nal life3 he =e-knew :at he design$ to conf] ^u !m2 = he prep>$ a k+dom = !m1 f ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 ,matt4 xxv4 #cd4 :i* is ! same ) 8 hav+1 f ! beg9n+1 *os5 !m to salvation4 ,object4 ,z all actions1 p]=m$ by intellig5t creatures1 z su*1 suppose k1 s _! det]m9ations are ! result ( =e-k1 = ! w foll[s ! dictates ( ! und]/&+2 !re=e we mu/ suppose ,god's =e-k1 to be antec$5t to1 & ! gr\nd & reason ( 8 det]m9ations4 ,?is ! apo/le seems to intimate1 :5 he says1 9 ,rom4 viii4 #bi4 ,:om he did =e-"k1 he did pr$e/9ate1 t is1 he _h a p]fect k ( _! future conduct1 & !re=e det]m9$ to save !m4 ,answ4 ,i d n d5y t1 accord+ to ! nature ( ?+s1 we fir/ consid] ,god z kn[+1 & !n z will+3 b ?is does n hold good1 ) respect to 8 kn[+ all ?+s future2 = we are n to suppose t he fir/ kn[s t a ?+ %all come to pass1 & !n wills t x %all4 ,x is true1 he fir/ kn[s :at he w d1 & !n does x2 b1 to speak ( a k 9 ,god1 z conv]sant ab\t ! future /ate1 or actions ( 8 p1 )\t consid]+ !m z connect$ ) 8 p[] & provid5ce1 7:i* is ! imm$iate cause !re(7 ,i _c ?9k consi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections4 ,z = ?is scripture1 ,:om he did =e-"k1 !m he did pr$e/9ate1 we are n to suppose1 t ! mean+ is1 t ,god =e-knew t !y1 :om he speaks (1 w\ld be con=m$ to ! image ( 8 ,son1 & !n z ! result h]e(1 det]m9$ t !y %\ld2 = _! be+ con=m$ to ,*ri/'s image1 consi/s 9 _! ex]cis+ ^? graces :i* are agreeable to ! temp] & disposition ( 8 *ildr51 or bre?r51 z !y are "h call$2 & ?is con=mity to 8 image is c]ta9ly ! result ( _! be+ call$3 b _! call+ z well z ju/ification & glorification1 is ! consequ5ce ( _! be+ =e-kn[n2 !re=e ,god's =e-kn[+ "h1 mu/ be tak5 9 ! same s5se z x is 9 ! scriptures1 b n[ ref]r$ to2 = 8 hav+ lov$ !m be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 or *os5 !m to enjoy ^? privileges :i* are "h m5tion$4 7#c47 ,x f>!r appe>s1 t !re is a numb] *os5 out ( ! _w to et]nal life1 f ! means :i* ,god has orda9$ = ! ga!r+ a p out ( x1 to be made p>tak]s ( ! bless+s :i* he has res]v$ = !m 9 heav54 ,?is is :at we g5]ally call ! means ( grace2 & f h5ce x appe>s1 t !re is a *os5 p1 ^: advantage is design$ h]eby4 ,= ! mak+ out ( ?is argum5t1 let x be consid]$1 #a/4 ,t !re always has be5 a numb] ( p]sons1 :om ,god1 by 8 di/+ui%+ provid5ce1 has sep>at$ f ! _w1 :o h enjoy$ ! ord9ances1 or means ( grace1 & to :om ! promises ( et]nal life h be5 made4 ,we d n say t ^! are all *os5 to et]nal life2 b x appe>s1 f ! design ( provid5ce h]e91 t !re h be5 "s1 among !m :o 7 orda9$ to et]nal life4 ,if ,god gives ! means ( grace to ! *ur*1 x is an evid5t tok5 t "s are design$ to h grace be/[$ ^u !m1 & consequ5tly br\ght to glory4 #b;dly4 ,!y :o h be5 fav\r$ ) ^! means ( grace1 h _h "s peculi> m>ks ( ! div9e reg>d to !m4 ,?us we read1 9 ! e>ly ages ( ! _w1 ( ! di/9ction betwe5 ^?1 :o _h ! special pres5ce ( ,god among !m1 & o!rs1 :o 7 depriv$ ( x2 z ,ca9 is said1 to g out f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 ,g54 iv4 #af4 z "o1 :o1 toge!r ) 8 po/]ity1 0 depriv$ ( ! means ( grace1 & also ( ,god's cov5ant1 9 :i* he promis$ to be a ,god to "s1 f :i* privilege o!rs 7 exclud$3 ?us he 0 call$ ! ,god ( ,%em1 *ap4 ix4 #af4 & aft]w>ds ( ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob1 ,exod4 iii4 #f4 ^: desc5dants 7 h]eby giv5 to expect ! ord9ances & means ( grace1 & _m in/ances ( t special grace1 :i* a "p ( !m %\ld be made p>tak]s (3 & w\ld he h made ?is provision1 = a peculi> p1 9 s discrim9at+ a way1 if !re _h n be5 a remnant among !m1 accord+ to ! election ( grace1 to :om he design$ to manife/ himself "h1 & br+ to glory h]eaft]8 ,no1 he w\ld h neglect$1 or ov]-look$ !m z he did ! _w2 :]eas bo? !y & _! se$ _h ! promises ( ! cov5ant ( grace made to !m :i* argues1 t !re 0 a remnant among !m1 :om ,god design$ h]eby to br+ into a /ate ( grace & salvation1 &1 9 ?is respect1 !y are said to be ! objects ( div9e love4 ,?is leads u to consid] ! mean+ ( t text1 :i* is g5]ally insi/$ on1 z a v pla9 pro( ( ?is doctr9e1 9 ,rom4 ix4 #aa1 #ab1 #ac4 ,! *ildr5 be+ n yet born1 nei!r hav+ done any good or evil1 t ! purpose ( ,god accord+ to election1 might /&2 n ( works1 b ( him t calle?3 ,x 0 said unto h]1 ! eld] %all s]ve ! y\ng]2 z x is writt51 ,jacob h ,i lov$1 b ,esau h ,i hat$4 ,"h is an express m5tion ( ! purpose ( ,god1 accord+ to election1 & ,jacob is1 pursuant !reunto1 said to be ! object ( div9e love4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let u consid] ! s5se t is giv5 ( x1 by ^? on ! o!r side ( ! "q2 & h[ f> x may be all[$ (1 & :at !re is 9 ! words to prove ?is doctr9e1 & :]e9 our s5se ( !m diff]s f _!'s4 ,x is suppos$1 by ^? :o d5y p>ticul> election1 t ,jacob & ,esau are n "h consid]$ 9 a p]sonal capacity1 b t ! apo/le speaks ( _! respective desc5dants1 z ref]r+ to two div9e pr$ictions2 9 "o ( :i*1 ,g54 xxv4 #bc4 ,god told ,rebekah1 be=e h] two sons 7 born1 t two nations 7 9 h] womb2 & ! eld]1 t is1 ! po/]ity ( ,esau1 %\ld s]ve ! y\ng]1 namely1 t ( ,jacob2 & 9 ! o!r1 ,mai4 i4 #b1 #c4 he says1 ,i lov$ ,jacob1 & hat$ ,esau1 & laid 8 m\nta9s wa/e2 s t if1 9 bo? ^! scriptures1 ref]r$ to by ! apo/le1 no?+ else be int5d$ b ! diff]5ce t %\ld be put betwe5 !m z to ! ext]nal disp5sations ( provid5ce1 or t ,jacob's family1 9 future ages %\ld be 9 a m fl\ri%+ /ate ?an t ( ,esau1 we mu/ n suppose t he design$ !reby to repres5t !m z *os5 to1 or exclud$ f et]nal life4 ,?is seems a v plausible s5se ( ! text2 b yet ! apo/le's words may v well be reconcil$ ) ^? two scriptures1 cit$ to en]vate ! =ce ( ! argum5t tak5 f x2 & at ! same "t1 x w n foll[ f !nce1 t !re is no ref]5ce _h to ! doctr9e ( et]nal election !re94 ,!re=e1 #a4 ,we w n d5y1 :5 x is said1 ,jacob h ,i lov$1 & ,esau h ,i hat$1 t _! respective desc5dants 7 int5d$ 9 ?is pr$iction1 yet x w n foll[ f h5ce1 t ,jacob & ,esau1 p]sonally consid]$1 7 n also includ$4 ,:oev] reads _! hi/ory1 9 ! book ( ,g5esis1 w evid5tly f9d 9 "o ! m>ks & *>act]s ( a p]son *os5 to et]nal life2 :]eas1 9 ! o!r1 we h no acc\nt ( any reg>d :i* he express$ to ,god or religion1 !re=e he appe>s to h be5 reject$2 yet1 #b4 ,s f> z x respects ! po/]ity ( ,jacob & ,esau we are n to suppose t ,god's hav+ lov$ ! "o1 & reject$ ! o!r1 implies no?+ else1 b t ,jacob's po/]ity _h a bett] c\ntry allott$ = !m1 or exce$$ ,esau's 9 ^? secul> advantages1 or hon\rs1 :i* 7 conf]r$ ^u !m4 ,?is seems to be ! pr9cipal s5se1 :i* !y1 on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 give ( ! apo/le's words2 :5 comp>+ !m ) ^? ( ! prophet ,mala*i1 :o1 speak+ conc]n+ ,esau's be+ hat$1 expla9s x1 z relat+ to 8 l&s be+ laid wa/e = ! dragons ( ! wild]ness4 ,?is _h be5 =etold by "s o!r prophets1 ,j]4 xlix4 #ag1 #ah4 ,ezek4 xxxv4 #g1 #i4 ,ob$4 v]4 #aj4 & _h its accompli%m5t soon aft] ! ,jews 7 c>ri$ captive into ,babylon1 f :i* "t !y ceas$ to be a nation2 b1 c]ta9ly1 ?\gh ?is be t p>ticul> in/ance ( hatr$1 :i* ! prophet ,mala*i ref]s to1 yet !re is m conta9$ 9 ! ^w1 z appli$ to !m by ! apo/le ,paul4 ,x is true1 ! prophet designs1 9 p>ticul> to obviate an objection :i* ! ,jews are repres5t$ z mak+1 aga9/ ! div9e disp5sations t[>ds !m1 z ?\gh !y _h n su* an appe>ance ( love1 z he supposes !m to h _h1 !re=e !y are br\ght 9 z speak+ to ?is purpose3 h[ can/ ?\ say1 t ,god has lov$ u1 :o h cont9u$ sev5ty ye>s captives 9 ,babylon1 & s9ce our return f !nce1 h be5 expos$ to _m adv]se disp5sations ( provid5ce8 ,! prophet's reply is to ?is effect3 t1 not)/&+1 !y /ill rema9$ a nation1 & !re=e 7 9 ?is respect1 m ! objects ( ! div9e reg>d1 ?an ! po/]ity ( ,esau 71 :i* is repres5t$ z hat$1 = !y nev] return$ unto _! =m] /ate2 or :at attempts soev] !y made to recov] x1 !y 7 all to no purpose4 ,?is ! prophet alleges1 z a suffici5t answ] to ! ,jews' objection1 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* !y und]/ood ! words1 love or hatr$2 b1 d\btless m ?an ?is 0 conta9$ 9 ! pr$iction be=e ,jacob & ,esau 7 born1 & 9 ! apo/le's application ( x1 9 ! text be=e-m5tion$4 ,if no?+ 7 int5d$ b outw>d prosp]ity1 or _! vy+ ) ea* o!r 9 worldly gr&eur1 ,esau's po/]ity1 9 ?is respect1 might be conclud$ to h be5 pref]able to ,jacob's2 ?us :5 !y are reckon$1 by _! g5ealogies1 ,g54 xxxvi4 !y are _m ( !m describ$ z dukes & k+s :o made a consid]able figure 9 ! _w4 ,:5 ,jacob's po/]ity 7 few 9 numb]1 & bondm5 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 & :5 ! ,israelites 7 c>ri$ captive into ,babylon1 ! ,edomites are repres5t$ by ! prophet1 z look+ on1 & rejoic+ 9 _! de/ruction1 z be+1 at t "t1 9 all appe>ance1 secure1 & enjoy+ _! =m] lib]ty4 ,nei!r c\ld ?is love or hatr$ signify no?+ else b ! desc5dants ( ,jacob be+ plant$ 9 a m fruitful soil2 = !re is little diff]5ce put betwe5 !m1 9 ?is respect1 9 ! patri>*al b5$iction pron\nc$ by _! fa!r1 :o tells ,jacob1 t ,god w\ld give him ! dew ( heav51 & ! fatness ( ! e>?1 & pl5ty ( corn & w9e2 & to ,esau he says1 ,?y dwell+ %all be ! fatness ( ! e>?1 & ! dew ( heav5 f above1 *ap4 xxvii4 #bh1 comp>$ ) #ci4 !re=e1 :5 "o is describ$1 9 ! pr$iction1 z lov$1 & ! o!r z hat$1 we are n to suppose1 t outw>d prosp]ity on ! "o h&1 or adv]sity on ! o!r1 are1 pr9cipally int5d$ !reby1 = t might be said ( bo? ( !m by turns2 !re=e let me add1 #c4 ,t ,god's lov+ or hat+1 z appli$ to ! po/]ity ( ,jacob or ,esau1 pr9cipally respects 8 det]m9+ to give or d5y ! ext]nal bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 or ! means ( grace1 & !re) _m special tok5s ( 8 fav\r4 ,9 ,jacob's l9e ! *ur* 0 e/abli%$1 out ( :i*1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 !re 0 a remnant *os51 & br\ght to et]nal life2 h[ f> ?is may be said ( ,esau's1 is h>d to det]m9e4 ,object4 #a4 ,b to ?is x w be object$1 t ,job & 8 fri5ds 7 ( ,esau's po/]ity1 z is m ?an probable2 b ^! 7 f> f be+ reject$ ( ,god4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t a few s+le in/ances are n suffici5t to ov]?r[ ! s5se we h giv5 ( ?is div9e oracle1 s9ce ! rejection ( ,esau's po/]ity may take its d5om9ation f ! f> great] numb] !re(1 )\t includ+ 9 x e individual1 z x is v agreeable to ! s5se ( _m scriptures4 ,moreov]1 we may consid]1 t ^! liv$1 z we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 be=e ! se$ ( ,jacob 7 increas$1 & advanc$ to be a di/9ct nation1 z !y 7 aft] _! deliv]ance f ! ,egyptian bondage2 z also be=e t idolatry1 :i* fir/ ov]spread ! l& ( ,*aldea1 9 ,abraham's "t1 _h univ]sally ext5d$ itself ov] ! c\ntry ( ,idumea1 :]e ,esau's family 0 situate2 s t x do? n foll[ f h5ce1 because ?is pr$iction did n take place 9 a v consid]able degree1 9 ! fir/ desc5dants f him1 t !re=e x does n respect _! rejection1 z to :at conc]ns ! spiritual privileges ( t p aft]w>ds4 ,&1 inde$1 idolatry seems to h _h "s foot+ 9 ! c\ntry :]e ,job liv$1 ev5 9 8 "t1 :i* gave him occasion to exculpate himself f ! *>ge !re(1 :5 he signifies1 t he _h n beheld ! sun :5 x %9e?1 or ! moon walk+ 9 brightness1 & 8 he>t _h n be5 secretly entic$1 or 8 m\? kiss$ 8 h&1 ,job xxxi4 #bf1 #bg4 allud+ to "s modes ( wor%ip1 practis$ by idolat]s 9 8 day1 :o gave div9e hon\r to ! sun & moon2 &1 soon aft] 8 "t1 be=e ,israel _h tak5 possession ( ,canaan1 !re seems to h be5 an univ]sal defection ( ! ,edomites f ! true religion1 o!rwise1 d\btless1 ,moses might1 )\t any difficulty1 h got leave to h pass$ ?r\gh _! c\ntry1 9 8 way to ! l& ( ,canaan1 :i* he reque/$ 9 a mo/ fri5dly & oblig+ mann]1 b to no purpose1 ,numb4 xx4 #ad-ba4 especially consid]+ !y _h no reason to fe> t !y w\ld d any ?+ aga9/ !m 9 a ho/ile mann]2 !re=e ! unfri5dly treatm5t !y met ) f !m1 proce$$ f ! same spr+ ) t ( ! ,amalekites1 & o!r bord]+ nations1 namely1 !y _h all revolt$ f ! ,god & religion ( _! fa!r ,abraham2 s t ?is pr$iction seems to h be5 fulfill$1 be=e ! promise1 respect+ ,jacob's po/]ity1 9 any consid]able degree1 began to take place4 ,hav+ briefly consid]$ ?is objection1 we return to ! argum5t1 namely1 t ,god's lov+ or hat+1 9 ?is scripture1 z x has a relation to ! di/9ct nations t desc5d$ f ,jacob & ,esau1 includes 9 x 8 det]m9+ to give or d5y ! ext]nal privileges ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* we g5]ally call ! ord9ances1 or means ( grace4 ,^! 7 ! spiritual & m di/+ui%+ in/ances ( div9e fav\r1 :i* ,jacob 0 giv5 to expect1 :5 he obta9$ ! bless+4 ,z = ! d\ble portion1 or ! greate/ "p ( ! pat]nal e/ate1 t desc5d$ ) x1 toge!r ) ! hon\r ( hav+ dom9ion ov] _! bre?r51 or a "r 7z x is probable !y _h7 to act z civil magi/rates 9 _! respective families1 ^! 7 all small ?+s1 if comp>$ ) ^? spiritual privileges1 :]e9 ,god's love to ,jacob1 & 8 po/]ity1 0 pr9cipally express$2 x 0 ?is :i* is s (t5 signifi$ by ,god's be+ ! ,god ( ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob3 ,9 o!r respects1 ,esau 0 bless$ z well z ,jacob2 = ! apo/le1 speak+ conc]n+ t "p ( ,isaac's pr$iction1 :i* respect$ ! temporal advantage ( _! po/]ity1 says1 t he bless$ ,jacob & ,esau1 conc]n+ ?+s to come1 ,heb4 xi4 #bj4 yet ,esau 0 reject$1 z to :at conc]ns ! spiritual "p ( ! bless+1 :i* 0 8 bir?-"r1 t he is said to h despis$1 ,g54 xxv4 #cd4 &1 = ?is reason1 he is /yl$1 by ! apo/le1 a pr(ane p]son1 ,heb4 xii4 #af4 ,if x _h be5 only a temporal privilege t he contemn$1 x might h be5 a s92 b x c\ld n !n h be5 prop]ly said to h be5 an in/ance ( pr(an5ess1 = t has respect only to ?+s sacr$2 !re=e x evid5tly appe>s1 t ! bless+s :i* ,esau despis$1 & ,god _h be=e design$ to conf] on ,jacob1 & 8 se$1 z a peculi> in/ance ( 8 love1 7 ( a spiritual nature4 ,object4 #b4 ,x w be f>!r object$1 t m5's enjoy+ ! ext]nal privileges ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 has no imm$iate ref]5ce to _! salvation1 or election to x4 ,answ4 ,s9ce salvation is n to be atta9$1 b by & "u ^! means ( grace1 we mu/ conclude1 t :5ev] ,god be/[s & cont9ues !m1 to a *ur* or nation1 he has a f>!r view !re91 namely1 ! call+ "s1 by 8 grace1 to p>take ( ^? privileges t accompany salvation4 ,if !re 7 no su* bless+s to be conf]r$ on ! _w1 !re w\ld be no means ( grace1 & consequ5tly no ext]nal disp5sation ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 = x is absurd to suppose t any ?+ c be call$ a means1 :]e all are exclud$ f ! end :i* !y ref] to2 !re=e ! sum ( ?is argum5t is1 t ,god _h a peculi> love to ! po/]ity ( ,jacob1 & accord+ly he design$ to give !m ^? privileges :i* 7 d5i$ to o!rs1 namely1 ! means ( grace1 :i* he w\ld n h done1 _h he n int5d$ to make !m effectual to ! salvation ( "s ( !m2 & ?is purpose1 relat+ h]eunto1 is :at is call$ election1 :i*1 ?\gh x be n applicable to all ! se$ ( ,jacob2 = all1 z ! apo/le says else:]e1 are n ,israel :o are ( ,israel2 yet1 inasmu* z !re 0 a remnant ( !m1 to :om x 0 appli$1 !y are t happy se$1 :o are repres5t$1 by ! apo/le1 z ! objects ( ,god's compassion1 or vessels unto hon\r1 9 :om he design$ to make kn[n ! ri*es ( 8 glory1 hav+1 9 ?is respect1 a=e prep>$ !m unto glory1 ,rom4 ix4 #ae1 #ba1 #bc4 ,?us hav+ consid]$ t ,god has *os5 a "p ( mank9d to salvation1 we may1 )\t be+ *>g$ ) a va9 curiosity1 enquire :e!r ?is privilege belongs to ! great] or small] "p ( mank9d1 s9ce ! scripture goes be=e u 9 ?is matt]4 ,if we judge ( ! purpose ( ,god by ! execution !re(1 x mu/ be obs]v$1 t hi!rto ! numb] ( ^?1 :o h be5 made p>tak]s ( ! special privileges ( ! gospel1 has be5 comp>atively small4 ,if we look back to ^? ages be=e our ,savi\r's inc>nation1 :at a v inconsid]able proportion did ,israel be> to ! re/ ( ! _w1 :o 7 left 9 d>kness & ignorance6 ,&1 aft] ?is1 our ,savi\r obs]ves1 t _m 7 call$1 9 8 "t1 b few 7 *os51 ,matt4 xx4 #af4 & he advises to ent] 9 at ! /rait gate1 *ap4 vii4 #ac1 #ad4 by :i* he means ! way to et]nal life1 conc]n+ :i* he says1 t !re are1 comp>atively1 few t f9d x4 ,& :5 ! gospel _h a great] spread1 & wond]ful success att5d$ ! prea*+ !re(1 by ! apo/les1 & _m nations embrac$ ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 9 ! mo/ fl\ri%+ ages ( ! *ur*1 ! numb] ( ,*ri/ians1 & mu* m ( ^? :o 7 conv]t$1 & effectually call$1 0 comp>atively small4 ,:e!r ! numb] ( true believ]s %all be great]1 :5 !re is a great] spread ( ! gospel1 & a m pl5tiful effusion ( ! ,_s1 to r5d] x m successful1 z we hope & pray = t "t1 & t n altoge!r )\t scripture-w>rant2 ,i say1 :e!r !n ! fewness ( ^? :o h hi!rto be5 *os5 & sanctifi$1 %all n be comp5sat$1 by a f> great] numb]1 :o %all live 9 t happy age ( ! *ur*1 x is n = u to be ov]-curi\s 9 our enquiries ab\t3 ,h[ev]1 we may det]m9e ?is f scripture1 t1 9 ! great day1 :5 all ! elect %all be ga!r$ toge!r1 _! numb] %all be exce$+ great1 if :at ! apo/le says ref]s to ?is matt]1 z "s suppose x does1 :5 he speaks ( a great multitude1 :i* no man c\ld numb]1 ( all nations1 & k9dr$s1 & p & tongues1 :o /ood be=e ! ?rone1 & be=e ! ,lamb1 clo!d ) :ite robes1 & palms 9 _! h&s1 ,rev4 vii4 #i4 ,b ^! ?+s are no f>!r to be se>*$ into1 ?an z we may take occasion1 f !nce1 to enquire :e!r we are ( t numb]2 &1 if we are1 we ought to bless ,god = 8 discrim9at+ grace1 :i* he has magnifi$ !re94 ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 #b4 ,t !y :o are *os5 to salvation1 are also *os5 to sanctification1 z ! means !re(3 ,z ! end & means are n to be sep>at$ 9 ! execution ( ,god's decree1 s !y are n to be sep>at$ 9 our conception ( ! decree itself2 =1 s9ce ,god br+s none to glory1 b 9 a way ( hol9ess1 ! same he det]m9$ to d f all et]nity1 t is1 to make 8 p holy1 z well z happy2 or fir/ to give !m fai? & rep5tance1 & !n1 ! end ( _! fai?1 ! salvation ( _! s\ls4 ,!re are _m scriptures1 9 :i* ! purpose ( ,god1 relat+ h]eunto1 is pla9ly int5d$2 z :5 x is said1 ,he ha? *os5 u t we %\ld be holy1 & )\t blame1 be=e him 9 love1 ,eph4 i4 #d4 & else:]e ! apo/le tells o!rs1 t ,god _h1 f ! beg9n+1 *os5 !m unto salvation1 ?r\gh sanctification ( ! ,_s1 & belief ( ! tru?1 #b ,!s4 ii4 #ac4 & ! apo/le ,james sai?1 t ,god ha? *os5 ! poor ( ?is _w1 ri* 9 fai?1 & heirs ( ! k+dom1 ,james ii4 #e4 & else:]e ! apo/le ,paul speaks ( p]sons be+ pr$e/9at$ to be con=m$ to ! image ( 8 ,son1 :i* he expla9s ( _! be+ call$1 ju/ifi$1 & glorifi$1 ,rom4 viii4 #bi4 & x is also said1 speak+ ( ^? :o 7 conv]t$ "u ! apo/le ,paul's m9i/ry1 z _m z 7 orda9$ unto et]nal life believ$1 ,acts xiii4 #dh4 accord+ly !y 7 orda9$ to "o z well z ! o!r4 ,! argum5t1 :i* seems v pla9ly conta9$ 9 ^!1 & su*-l scriptures1 is1 t ,god's et]nal purpose respects ! grace t 8 p are made p>tak]s ( "h1 z well z ! glory t !y expect h]eaft]1 :i* are insep>ably connect$2 ?is _c reasonably be d5i$ by ^? :o are n will+ to give into ! doctr9e ( election3 ,b if ! insep>able connexion betwe5 fai? & salvation be all[$1 z hav+ respect to ! execution ( ,god's purpose1 x w be no difficult matt] to prove t ?is 0 det]m9$ by him1 or t 8 purpose respects fai?1 z well z salvation4 ,!re=e ! ma9 ?+ 9 controv]sy betwe5 u is1 :e!r ?is grace1 t accompanies salvation1 is wr\ght by ! p[] ( ,god1 or :e!r x dep5ds on ! free-w ( man4 ,t :i* induces !m to d5y t ,god has *os5 p]sons to fai?1 is ?is supposition2 t t :i* is ! result ( man's free-w1 _c be ! object ( ,god's un*angeable purpose1 & consequ5tly t ,god has n *os5 m5 to x4 ,?is is ! h+e on :i* ! :ole controv]sy turns1 & if ! doctr9e ( special efficaci\s grace be ma9ta9$1 all ! prejudices aga9/ t ( election w\ld soon be remov$2 b ?is we mu/ ref] to its prop] place1 be+ oblig$ to insi/ on t subject 9 "s foll[+ answ]s2#aic &1 :at may be f>!r consid]$1 conc]n+ ! absolut5ess ( election1 z "o ( ! prop]ties t belong to x1 "u a foll[+ head1 w add "s /r5g? to our pres5t argum5t4 ,all t we %all d1 at pres5t1 %all be to def5d our s5se ( ! scriptures1 b n[ ref]r$ to1 to prove t election respects sanctification1 z well z salvation2 & t x does s1 is pla9 f ! fir/ ( !m1 9 ,eph4 i4 #d4 :i* proves t hol9ess is ! end ( election1 or ! ?+ t p]sons are *os5 to1 z appe>s f ! grammatical con/ruction ( ! words3 ,x is n said he _h *os5 u1 consid]$ z holy1 & )\t blame1 b t we %\ld be holy2#aid t :i* is pla9ly int5d$1 z ! result ( election1 _c be ! cause & reason ( x4 ,z to :at ! apo/le says1 9 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #ac4 ,god ha?1 f ! beg9n+1 *os5 y unto salvation1 ?r\gh sanctification ( ! ,_s1 & belief ( ! tru?1 t pla9ly intimates1 t sanctification is ! end ( election2 & !re=e ! pr9cipal answ] t "s give to x1 :i* appe>s to be an evasion1 is1 t ! apo/le does n speak ( et]nal election1 because ,god is said to h done ?is f ! beg9n+1 t is1 z "o expla9s ! words1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! apo/le's prea*+ to !m3 ,b if we c prove t !re is su* a ?+ z a purpose to save1 x w be no difficult matt] to prove ! et]nity ( ! div9e purpose2 & ?is is n disagreeable to ! s5se1 9 :i* ! words1 ,f ! beg9n+1 are else:]e us$4#aie ,z = t o!r scripture1 9 ,james ii4 #e4 :]e x is said1 ,god ha? *os5 ! poor ( ?is _w1 ri* 9 fai?1 & heirs ( ! k+dom2 "h ! words1 ,t !y may be1#aif 7:i* are ins]t$ by ! apo/le1 9 ! scripture b n[ m5tion$7 may1 )\t any /ra9 on ! s5se !re(1 be suppli$1 & s ! mean+ is1 ,god ha? *os5 !m1 t !y might be ri* 9 fai?1 & heirs ( ! k+dom3 ,b if x w n be all[$1 t ^! words ought to be suppli$1 ! s5se is ! same1 z ?\gh !y 7 ^!1 8,god has *os5 ! poor ( ?is _w1 :o are describ$ z ri* 9 fai?1 to be heirs ( ! k+dom20 & s we di/+ui% betwe5 election's be+ f\nd$ ^u fai?1 & fai?'s be+ a "* by :i* ! elect are describ$2 &1 if fai? be a "* by :i* !y are describ$1 !n he :o enabl$ !m to believe1 purpos$ to give !m ?is grace1 t is1 he *ose !m to fai?1 z well z to be heirs ( ! k+dom4 ,z = t o!r text1 9 ,rom4 viii4 #bi4 ,he ha? pr$e/9at$ u to be con=m$ to ! image ( 8 ,son2 ^! words1 to be1 are suppli$ by our translators1 z ,i appreh5d !y ought1 = ! reason b n[ m5tion$1 tak5 f ! p>allel scripture1 9 ,eph4 i4 #d4 ,b1 to evade ! =ce ( ! argum5t1 to prove t we are pr$e/9at$ to grace1 z well z to glory1 !y :o d5y ?is doctr9e1 give a v diff]5t turn to ! s5se ( ?is text1 z ?\gh ! apo/le only int5d$ h]eby1 t ! p]sons1 :om he speaks (1 7 pr$e/9at$ to an afflict$ /ate 9 ?is life1 a /ate ( p]secution1 9 :i* !y are said to be con=m$ to ! image ( ,*ri/2#aig ,b ?\gh x is true t believ]s are said to be made p>tak]s ( ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 &1 by consequ5ce1 are pr$e/9at$ !reunto1 yet t does n appe> to be ! s5se ( ?is text1 z n well agree+ ) ! context2 = ! apo/le _h be5 describ+ ^?1 :om he speaks (1 z lov+ ,god1 & call$ accord+ to 8 purpose1 & !n consid]s !m z pr$e/9at$1 to be con=m$ to ! image ( 8 ,son1 :i* mu/ be meant ( _! be+ made p>tak]s ( ^? graces1 9 :i* _! con=mity to ,*ri/ consi/s1 z well z 9 suff]+s2 & !n he consid]s !m1 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 z call$1 ju/ifi$1 & glorifi$2 & all ?is is ! result ( _! be+ pr$e/9at$4 ,z = t scripture1 9 ,acts xiii4 #dh4 ,z _m z 7 orda9$ to et]nal life believ$2 _! fai? is "h consid]$ z ! result ( _! be+ orda9$ to et]nal life1 or !y are repres5t$ z pr$e/9at$ to ! means1 z well z ! end4 ,object4 #a4 ,b x w be object$ by "s1 t ?is is n agreeable to ! s5se ( ! ,greek ^w "h us$2#aih p>tly1 because x is n said !y 7 =e-orda9$ to et]nal life1 b orda9$2 & ! g5u9e s5se !re( is1 t !y 7 dispos$ to et]nal life1 & consequ5tly to fai?1 z ! means !re(4 ,& ?is is also tak5 9 a diff]5t s5se2 "s suppose t x imports a be+ dispos$1 by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 or set 9 ord]1 or prep>$ = et]nal life2 o!rs1 agreeably to ! exposition :i* ,soc9us1 & "s ( 8 foll[]s1 give ( ! text1 7:i* s5se a late le>n$ writ] falls 9 )#aii7 und]/& ! words1 z signify+ _! hav+ an int]nal disposition1 or be+ well incl9$1 z hav+ an e>ne/ desire aft] et]nal life1 = :i* reason !y believ$2 or 7 fitt$ & prep>$ = et]nal life1 by ! temp] ( _! m9ds1 & accord+ly !y believ$4 ,answ4 #a4 ,if ! ^w1 :i* we r5d] orda9$1 be ju/ly translat$1 ! ?+ :i* !y 7 orda9$ to1 be+ some?+ t 0 future1 x is1 9 effect1 ! same1 z ?\gh x 7 said !y 7 =e-orda9$ to x1 z ,beza obs]ves4#bjj #b4 ,suppose ! ^w ought r to be translat$1 !y 7 dispos$ unto et]nal life2 t seems to conta9 9 x a metaphor1 tak5 f a g5]al's dispos+1 or ord]+ 8 soldi]s to _! respective po/s1 or employm5ts1 to :i* he appo9ts !m1 & s x is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 z _m z ,god _h1 9 8 provid5ce1 or antec$5t purpose1 int5d$ = salvation1 believ$1 inasmu* z fai? is ! means & way to atta9 x2 & t am\nts to ! same ?+ ) our translation4 ,b1 #c4 ,z to t o!r s5se giv5 ( x1 viz4 _! be+ int]nally dispos$ = et]nal life1 x seems v disagreeable to ! import ( ! ,greek ^w2 & ^? texts1 t are g5]ally br\ght to ju/ify ?is application !re(1 appe> to be v mu* /ra9$ & =c$ by !m1 to s]ve _! purpose2#bja &1 inde$1 if ! ^w w\ld be> su* a s5se1 ! doctr9e conta9$ !re91 namely1 t !re are "s int]nal dispositions 9 m51 antec$5t to ! grace ( ,god1 :]eby !y are fitt$ & prep>$ = x1 does n well agree ) ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 :i* set =? man's natural opposition to ! grace ( ,god1 be=e he is reg5]ate & conv]t$1 & 8 enmity aga9/ him2 & o!rs t ass]t ! absolute necessity ( ! previ\s "w ( ! ,_s1 to prep>e =1 z well z excite ! acts ( fai?4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t x _c respect _! be+ orda9$1 or *os5 to et]nal life1 :o believ$1 inasmu* z none t plead = t doctr9e suppose t all1 :o are elect$ 9 "o place1 believe at ! same "t2 _h x be5 said1 t all1 :o believ$ at t "t1 7 orda9$ to et]nal life1 t w\ld be agreeable to :at is ma9ta9$ by ^? :o def5d ! doctr9e ( election2 b to say1 t all1 :o are elect$ to et]nal life1 9 any p>ticul> city1 are p]suad$ to believe at ! same "t1 ?is is :at !y w n all[ (3 besides1 x is n usual = ,god to discov] ?is to1 or by1 ! inspir$ writ]s1 t1 9 any p>ticul> place1 !re are no m elect$ ?an ^? :o are1 at any "o "t1 conv]t$2 &1 inde$1 x is contr>y to ! me?od ( ,god's provid5ce1 to br+ 9 all 8 elect at "o "t1 !re=e we _c suppose t ?is 0 reveal$ to ! inspir$ writ]1 & consequ5tly some?+ else mu/ be int5d$1 & n et]nal election1 namely1 t all ^? t 7 prep>$ = et]nal life1 or :o 7 dispos$ to pursue aft] x1 believ$4#bjb ,answ4 ,:5 ! apo/le says1 z _m z 7 orda9$ to et]nal life believ$1 we are n h]eby l$ into ?is hidd5 my/]y ( ! div9e w1 s z to be able to judge1 :e!r m ?an !y t !n believ$1 7 orda9$ to x 9 t place2 b ! mean+ is1 t !re 7 _m t believ$1 & t all ( !m 7 orda9$ to et]nal life2 & s x is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 t ,god has a p 9 ?is place1 :om he has orda9$ to et]nal life1 :o 7 to be conv]t$1 "s at "o "t1 o!rs at ano!r3 "s ( !m 7 conv]t$ at ?is "t1 to wit1 a "p ( ^? :o 7 orda9$ to et]nal life1 if m 7 orda9$ to x2 s t ! objection supposes t ! words1 :i* we r5d]1 z _m z1 imports ! :ole numb] ( ! elect 9 t place2 :]eas1 we ?9k t ! mean+ is1 t !re 7 _m :o believ$1 & ^! 7 only su* :o 7 orda9$ to et]nal life1 ( :i* !re might be _m m1 :o !n did n believe1 b h]eaft] %\ld2 b ?is rema9$ a secret1 :i* ! inspir$ writ] 0 n l$ into1 nor we by him4 ,object4 #c4 ,!re is ano!r objection1 :i* ! le>n$ au?or1#bjc 7^: p>aphrase on ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & disc\rse on election1 ,i am sometimes oblig$ to ref] to 9 consid]+ ! objections t are made aga9/ ?is doctr9e7 proposes ) a great deal ( w>m?2 & if no reply c be giv5 to x1 x w be no wond] to f9d _m prejudic$ aga9/ x2 8 words are ^!3 8,if ! reason :y ^! m5 believ$ be only ?is1 t !y 7 m5 orda9$ to et]nal life1 ! reason :y ! re/ believ$ n1 c be ?is only1 t !y 7 n orda9$ by ,god to et]nal life3 &1 if s1 :at necessity c\ld !re be t ! ^w ( ,god %\ld be fir/ prea*$ to !m1 z we read1 v]4 #df4 0 x only t _! damnation might be ! great]8 ,?is seems to *>ge t ,lov] ( s\ls1 ^: t5d] m]cies are ov] all 8 works1 ) ! greate/ cruelty1 see+ x makes him det]m9e1 f all et]nity1 n only t s _m s\ls z capable ( salvation z any o!r1 %all p]i% ev]la/+ly2 b also to det]m9e1 t ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce %all be su* t[>ds !m1 z necess>ily t5ds to ! aggravation1 ( _! condemnation2 & :at c\ld1 ev5 _! mo/ malici\s & enrag$ enemy1 d m8 ,:at is x ! v devil aims at1 by all 8 temptations1 b ?is v end1 viz4 ! aggravation ( our future puni%m5t8 ,& !re=e to ass]t t ,god _h det]m9$ t 8 ^w %\ld be spok5 to ^! ,jews1 = ?is v end1 is to make ,god z in/rum5tal to _! ru91 z ! v devil1 & seeme? :olly irreconcileable ) 8 decl>ations1 t he w\ld h all m5 to be sav$1 & w\ld n t any man %\ld p]i%40 ,answ4 ,accord+ to ?is au?or1 we mu/ ei!r quit ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 provid$ x be ! same z he repres5ts x to be1 or else mu/ be *>g$ by all mank9d1 ) su* horrid blasphemy1 z is %ock+ to any "o t reads x1 z *>g+ ! ,lov] ( s\ls ) ! greate/ cruelty1 & ) act+ 9 su* a way1 z _! greate/ enemy is said to d2 det]m9+1 t ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce %\ld t5d to aggravate _! condemnation1 & t ! gospel %\ld be prea*$ = ?is end1 & no o!r4 ,b let ! blasphemy re/ on 8 misrepres5tation1 & f> be x f u to advance any su* doctr9e2 !re=e t :i* may be consid]$1 9 answ] to x1 is1 #a4 ,! imm$iate reason :y m5 believe to et]nal life1 is1 because ,god ex]ts ! exce$+ greatness ( 8 p[]1 :]eby he works fai?2 & ! reason ( 8 ex]t+ ?is p[]1 is1 because he det]m9$ to d x1 z x is ! execution ( 8 purpose4 #b4 ,x does n foll[1 f h5ce1 t ! only reason :y o!rs d n believe1 is1 because !y 7 n orda9$ to et]nal life4 ,x is true1 inde$1 t _! n hav+ be5 orda9$ to et]nal life1 or ,god's n hav+ purpos$ to save !m1 is ! reason :y he does n ex]t t p[] t is necess>y to "w fai?3 & unbelief w c]ta9ly be ! consequ5ce !re(1 unless man c\ld believe )\t ! div9e en]gy2 yet ! imm$iate spr+ & cause ( unbelief1 is ! corruption & p]v]s5ess ( human nature :i* is *>geable on none else b man himself4 ,we mu/ c]ta9ly di/+ui% betwe5 unbelief's be+ ! consequ5ce ( ,god's n work+ fai?1 :]eby corrupt nature takes occasion to ex]t itself1 z be+ de/itute ( prev5t+ grace2 & its be+ ! effect h]e(4 ,is ,god's d5y+ ! rev5geful p]son1 or ! murd]]1 t grace1 :i* w\ld prev5t 8 execut+ 8 bloody designs1 ! cause !re(8 ,or 8 d5y+ to o!rs ! necess>y supply ( _! pres5t exig5cies1 ! cause ( _! mak+ use ( unlawful means1 by plund]+ o!rs to subsi/ !mselves8 ,no m is 8 d5y+ special grace1 :i* he 0 n oblig$ to give to any1 ! cause ( m5's unbelief & imp5it5cy2 = t is to be assign$ only to t wick$ prop5sity ( nature1 :i* incl9es u to s91 & n to ! div9e effici5cy2 & h[ f>soev] ?is may be ! result ( ,god's det]m9+ to d5y 8 grace1 x is n to be reckon$ ! effect ( t det]m9ation4 #c4 ,! design ( ! ^w's be+ prea*$1 is n to aggravate ! damnation ( ^? t %all n believe1 accord+ to ?is vile sugge/ion2 b t m5 might be h]eby l$ to "k _! duty & t ! sov]eignty ( ,god1 & ! hol9ess ( 8 law1 :i* requires fai? & rep5tance1 z well z man's obligation h]eunto might be made kn[n to ! _w4 ,i d n d5y1 b t unbelief1 & ! condemnation consequ5t !reupon1 is aggravat$ by ! giv+ ( ! gospel1 = t appe>s f _m scriptures1 ,matt4 xi4 #ba4 ,luke x4 #ac4 z :5 our ,savi\r upbraids ,*oraz91 ,be?saida1 ,cap]naum1 & o!r places1 among/ :om he 0 conv]sant1 ) _! unbelief1 & repres5ts _! condemnation z great] ?an1 t ( o!rs1 :o 7 de/itute ( ^? privileges3 ,b yet x is a malici\s ins9uation1 to suppose we conclude t ! gospel 0 giv5 = ?is end2 & we mu/ /ill di/+ui% betwe5 ! great] aggravation ( condemnation's be+ ! result ( giv+ ! gospel1 or ! remote consequ5ce !re(1 & its be+ ! effect ( x 9 ^? t reject ! gospel1 & mu* less ! design ( ,god 9 giv+ x4 #d4 ,god's d5y+ t grace1 :i* w\ld h enabl$ m5 to believe1 is n to be *>g$ z an in/ance ( cruelty1 any m ?an 8 d5y+ x to fall5 angels1 b x is r a display ( 8 ju/ice4 ,he 0 n oblig$ to give grace to any ( ! apo/ate race ( man2 %all !re=e 8 d5y+ ! grace ( fai? be reckon$ an in/ance ( cruelty1 :5 we consid] ! =feiture t 0 be=e made !re(1 & man's prop5sity to s91 :i* is *>geable only on himself8 #e4 ,god's purpose to d5y ! grace ( fai? to ^? :om he has n orda9$ to et]nal life1 is n inconsi/5t ) t scripture1 #a ,tim4 ii4 #d4 9 :i* x is said1 t he w h all m5 to be sav$2 s t1 z w be f>!r obs]v$ else:]e1#bjd x respects ei!r ,god's det]m9+ t salvation %\ld be appli$ to all sorts ( m51 or else 8 decl>+ by 8 reveal$ w1 t x is ! duty ( all m5 to believe1 & to ackn[l$ge ! tru?1 z made kn[n to !m 9 ! gospel4 #f4 ,!y :o are elect$ to salvation1 are *os5 9 ,*ri/3 ?us x is expressly said1 9 ,eph4 i4 #d4 ,he ha? *os5 u 9 him1 be=e ! f\ndations ( ! _w4 ,we are n to suppose t ! apo/le int5ds h]eby1 t we are *os5 = ! sake ( ,*ri/1 z ?\gh any ( 8 m$iatorial acts 7 ! gr\nd & reason !re(2 = election is an act ( sov]eign grace1 or is resolv$ into ! good pleasure ( ! w ( ,god1 & is n to be acc\nt$ a pur*as$ bless+2 !re=e :5 we speak ( ! conc]n ( ! ,m$iator1 ) relation h]eunto1 ?is is to be consid]$ z a means orda9$ by ,god1 to br+ 8 elect to salvation r ?an ! f\ndation ( _! election4 ,?is proposition necess>ily foll[s f ! =m]2 = if !y1 :o are *os5 to ! end1 are *os5 to ! means1 !n ,*ri/'s m$iatorial acts be+ ! highe/ & fir/ means ( salvation1 ,god's et]nal purpose respects ?is1 z subs]vi5t !reunto4 ,!re are "s v consid]able div9es1#bje :o di/+ui% betwe5 our be+ *os5 9 ,*ri/1 z an ,head1 & be+ *os5 9 him z a ,r$eem]2 & accord+ly1 !y conclude1 t !re are two di/9ct relations1 9 :i* ! elect are said to /& to ,*ri/1 bo? :i* are m5tion$ by ! apo/le1 :5 he says1 ,*ri/ is ! ,head ( ! *ur*1 & ! ,savi\r ( ! body1 ,eph4 v4 #bc4 & !y are also m5tion$ di/9ctly else:]e1 ,he is ! ,head ( ! body1 ! *ur*1 & !n x foll[s1 t he made peace ?r\gh ! blood ( ! cross1 ,col4 i4 #ah1 #ai1 #bj4 & !y add1 t ! elect are consid]$ z 8 memb]s1 )\t any reg>d _h to _! fall5 /ate2 & t ! bless+s conta9$ !re91 are su* z r5d] _! condition m hon\rable & glori\s1 ?an o!rwise x w\ld h be51 _h !y be5 only consid]$ z creatures1 )\t any relation to him z _! ,head2 & ?is ,head%ip ( ,*ri/ !y ext5d n only to m51 b to ! holy angels1 :om !y suppose to be *os51 9 ?is respect1 9 ,*ri/1 z well z m51 & t x is ow+ h]eunto t !y h ! grace ( confirmation conf]r$ ^u !m2 & x also foll[s1 f h5ce1 t ,*ri/ w\ld h be5 ! ,head ( ! election ( grace1 ?\gh man _h n fall51 & t our fall5 /ate r5d]$ t o!r relation ( ,*ri/ to 8 elect necess>y2 s t z !y are *os5 to salvation1 !y are *os5 9 him z a ,r$eem]1 design$ to br+ ab\t 8 great "w = !m1 &1 = ?is end1 set up1 z x is express$1 f ev]la/+1 ,prov4 viii4 #bc4 ,?is di/9ction ( ,*ri/'s d\ble relation to ! elect1 is1 d\btless1 design$ by ^? :o ?us expla9 ?is doctr9e to advance 8 glory2 not)/&+ x rema9s /ill a matt] ( d\bt to me1 :e!r ,*ri/'s ,head%ip ov] 8 *ur* be n a bran* ( 8 ,m$iatorial glory2 &1 if s1 x w be v difficult to prove t a ,m$iator respects any o!r ?an man1 & him m p>ticul>ly consid]$ z fall52 & accord+ly1 ,god did n design h]eby to advance him to an high] condition1 ?an :at 0 b>ely ! result ( 8 be+ a creature1 b to deliv] him f t /ate ( s9 & mis]y1 into :i* he =esaw t he w\ld plunge himself4 ,!re=e1 9 consid]+ ! ord] ( ,god's et]nal purpose1 relat+ to ! salvation ( 8 p1 we mu/ suppose t he fir/ design$ to glorify all 8 p]fections 9 _! r$emption & salvation2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 he =e-orda9$1 or appo9t$ ,*ri/ to be _! great ,m$iator1 9 :om he w\ld be glorifi$1 & by :om ?is "w 0 to be br\ght ab\t3 ,he appo9t$ him to be _! ,head1 ,surety1 & ,r$eem]2 fir/1 to pur*ase salvation = !m2 & !n1 to make !m meet = x1 9 ! same ord] 9 :i* x is br\ght ab\t by him 9 ! execution !re(2 s t1 z ! glory ( ,god1 9 ! salvation ( ! elect1 0 ! end1 ,*ri/'s r$emption 0 ! means m imm$iately conducive !reunto1 &1 z su*1 he is said to be =e-orda9$1 to wit1 to p]=m ^? (fices t he executes z ,m$iator1 #a ,pet4 i4 #bj4 & z ,*ri/1 :5 he 0 manife/$ 9 ! fle%1 did all ?+s = 8 p1 t 7 necess>y to br+ !m to glory1 he is1 9 ,god's purpose1 consid]$ z ! great ,m$iator1 by :om he design$ ?is "w %\ld be br\ght ab\t3 ?us he is set =? 9 ! gospel1 z a propitiation = s92 & ! apo/le seems to speak ( x1 z :at 0 ! result ( ,god's purpose1 9 ,rom4 iii4 #be4 :om ,god ha? set =? to be a propitiation2 ! ,greek ^w#bjf prop]ly signifies1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ! m>g9al ref]5ce1 =e-orda9$ s to be2 & accord+ly1 we mu/ consid] him z f all et]nity 9 ,god's purpose1 appo9t$ to be ! f$]al ,head ( ^? :o are said to be *os5 9 him1 & to h all ! conc]ns ( ! div9e glory1 relat+ to _! salvation1 committ$ to 8 managem5t4 ,v4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! prop]ties ( election1 & h[ ! div9e p]fections are display$ !re91 agreeably to :at is said conc]n+ x 9 scripture4 #a4 ,z x is tak5 = ! purpose ( ,god1 relat+ to ! sanctification or salvation ( m51 z di/+ui%$ f ! execution !re(1 x is et]nal3 ,?is is evid5t1 because ,god is et]nal1 8 purposes mu/ be conclud$ to be ( equal duration ) 8 exi/5ce2 = we _c suppose t an inf9itely wise & sov]eign ,be+ exi/$ f all et]nity1 )\t any =e-?\ght1 or resolution :at to d1 = t w\ld be to suppose him to h be5 undet]m9$1 or unresolv$1 :5 he fir/ gave be+ to all ?+s2 nor is x to be suppos$ t !re are any new det]m9ations 9 ! div9e w1 = t w\ld argue him to be imp]fect1 s9ce ?is w\ld be an in/ance ( mutability 9 him1 z mu* z x w\ld be = him to alt] 8 purpose2 b nei!r ( ^! are agreeable to ! idea ( an inf9itely p]fect ,be+4 ,moreov]1 if ,god's purpose1 ) respect to ! salvation ( m5 7 n et]nal1 !n x mu/ be consid]$ z a new aft]-?\ght aris+ 9 ! div9e m9d1 :i*1 z to its fir/ rise1 is b1 z x 71 ( ye/]day1 & consequ5tly he w\ld h some?+ 9 him t is f9ite4 ,if x be contr>y to 8 omnisci5ce to h new ideas ( ?+s1 x is equally contr>y to ! sov]eignty ( 8 w to h new det]m9ations1 !re=e all 8 purposes 7 et]nal4 #b4 ,god's purpose relat+ to election1 is inf9itely wise & holy4 ,?is appe>s f ! foot/eps ( inf9ite wisdom1 & hol9ess1 :i* are visible 9 ! execution !re(1 namely1 9 br++ m5 to grace & glory2 no?+ is m conspicu\s ?an ! glory ( ^! p]fections 9 ! "w ( r$emption1 & ! application !re(2 z h]eby ! salvation ( man is br\ght ab\t 9 su* a way1 t ! glory ( all ! div9e p]fections is secur$1 & ! means made use (1 z conducive !reunto1 ! mo/ prop] t c\ld h be5 us$1 !re=e x is a "w ( inf9ite wisdom4 ,& inasmu* z h]e9 ,god discov]s ! inf9ite opposition ( 8 nature to s91 & !reby advances ! glory ( 8 hol9ess1 x foll[s f h5ce1 t ^! p]fections ( ! div9e nature _h _! respective conc]n1 if we may s express x1 9 ! purpose relat+ h]eunto2 = :atev] glory is demon/rat$ 9 ! execution ( 8 purpose1 t 0 c]ta9ly be=e includ$ 9 ! purpose itself4 #c4 ,! purpose ( ,god1 relat+ to ! f9al /ate ( man1 is secret1 or _c be kn[n1 till he is pleas$ to discov] x4 ,no?+ is m obvi\s ?an ?is2 = ev5 ! purposes or resolutions ( creatures are secret1 till !y are made kn[n by !m3 ?us ! apo/le says1 ,:at man kn[e? ! ?+s ( a man1 t is1 :at he designs to d1 save ! _s ( a man1 :i* is 9 him8 & inf]s1 9 ! foll[+ words1 s ! ?+s ( ,god kn[e? no man1 b ! ,_s ( ,god1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ab4 & else:]e he says1 ,:o ha? kn[n ! m9d ( ! ,"l8 or :o ha? be5 8 c\ncellor8 ,rom4 xi4 #cd4 ,&1 = ?is reason1 x is call$1 ,! my/]y ( 8 w1 ,eph4 i4 #i4 & ?is also foll[s f its be+ et]nal1 !re=e x 0 hid 9 ,god1 f be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 & consequ5tly w\ld = ev] h be5 s1 _h he n1 by 8 works1 or ^w1 made "s discov]ies !re(1 to ^? :om he fir/ br\ght into be+1 & !n gave "s intimations ( 8 purpose to !m4 ,!re=e x c\ld n h be5 kn[n t ,god _h purpos$ to save any1 _h he n reveal$ ?is 9 ! gospel3 mu* less h any p>ticul> p]sons gr\nd to conclude !mselves to be elect$1 )\t fir/ obs]v+ ^? intimations :i* ,god has giv51 :]eby !y may arrive at ! k !re(4 ,?is head ought to be duly consid]$1 by ^? :o d5y1 & are prejudic$ aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 ?\gh x be g5]ally neglect$ 9 ! me?ods !y take to oppose x2 = !y w n consid] ! di/9ction we make betwe5 ,god's hav+ *os5 a p]son to et]nal life1 & a p]son's hav+ a "r to conclude t he is ?us *os52 b take x = grant$1 t if !re be su* a ?+ z election1 t we mu/ necess>ily det]m9e ourselves to be ! objects !re(1 & ought to regulate our future conduct accord+ly4 ,x is f !nce !y conclude1 t ! doctr9e ( election leads m5 to presumption1 or gives !m occasion to say1 t !y may live z !y li/2 :]eas we suppose t x is an in/ance ( presumption 9 any "o to det]m9e t he is elect$1 unless !re be "s discov]y h]e( made to him2 & ?is discov]y _c take its rise f ,god1 unless x be accompani$ ) t hol9ess1 :i* is1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 inconsi/5t ) our be+ l$ h]eby to lic5ti\sness4 ,& "h we take occasion to consid]1 t ,god does n make kn[n 8 secret purpose1 relat+ to ?is matt]1 to any1 by inspiration1 especially s9ce t extraord9>y disp5sation ( provid5ce is ceas$2 &1 inde$1 x nev] 0 8 ord9>y way to discov] x h]eby to ^?1 :o1 9 o!r in/ances1 7 fav\r$ ) ! gift ( inspiration4 ,! means !re=e by :i* we come to ! k h]e(1 is1 by ,god's giv+ c]ta9 m>ks1 or evid5ces ( grace1 or by %ew+ u ! effects ( ! div9e p[]1 9 call+ & sanctify+ u1 :]eby we h a w>rant to conclude t we 7 *os5 to et]nal life2 &1 :il/ we make a "r improvem5t !re(1 & conclude t our judgm5t1 conc]n+ our /ate1 is rightly f\nd$1 or n1 by ! hol9ess ( our lives1 we are 9 no dang] ( abus+ ?is great & important doctr9e1 to ! di%on\r ( ,god1 or our own de/ruction4 ,?is leads u to consid] a di/9ction1 :i* we are (t5 oblig$ to make use (1 :5 we speak conc]n+ ! w ( ,god1 z secret or reveal$1 by :i* we acc\nt = ! s5se ( _m scriptures1 & take occasion f x to answ] sev]al objections t are br\ght aga9/ ?is doctr9e4 ,i am s5sible t !re is no?+ advanc$ 9 def5ce !re(1 :i* !y1 :o are 9 ! o!r way ( ?9k+1 are m prejudic$ aga9/1 ?an ?is di/9ction1 :i* !y suppose to conta9 a reproa*ful idea ( ! div9e ,maje/y1 & is ! f\ndation ( _m popul> prejudices aga9/ ! doctr9e we are def5d+1 z ?\gh we h]eby int5d$ t ,god has a secret mean+1 diff]5t f :at he reveals2 or t we are n to judge ( 8 int5tions by ^? discov]ies :i* he makes !re(1 :i* x w\ld be ! highe/ reproa* to *>ge any creature )1 & contr>y to t s9c]ity :i* he _c be de/itute (1 b he is h]eby r5d]$ ! object ( dete/ation2 !re=e no "o1 :o conceives ( an holy ,god1 9 su* a way z he ought to d1 c ent]ta9 a ?\ght1 z ?\gh ! lea/ appe>ance !re( 7 applicable to him4 ,h[ev]1 ?is is ! common misrepres5tation t is made ( ?is di/9ction4 ,:e!r x arises f its be+ n suffici5tly expla9$ by "s2 or a fix$ resolution to decry ! doctr9e ( election1 & r5d] x odi\s1 z x mu/ c]ta9ly be1 if support$ by a di/9ction1 und]/ood 9 s vile a s5se1 ,i w n det]m9e4 ,h[ev]1 t we may remove ?is prejudice1 & consid] h[ x is to be und]/ood1 9 a s5se m agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 we %all proce$ to expla9 x2 & "h we may obs]ve1 ,fir/1 ,t ! w ( ,god is sometimes tak51 9 scripture1 = t :i* he has1 f all et]nity1 det]m9$1 :i* is un*angeable1 & %all c]ta9ly come to pass1 :i* is impossible = any creature to disannul1 resi/1 or r5d] ineffectual2 & x is su* a bran* ( div9e sov]eignty1 t to d5y x1 w\ld be1 9 effect1 to d5y him to be ,god4 ,?is ! apo/le int5ds1 :5 he repres5ts ! malici\s & ob/9ate s9n] z reply+ aga9/ ,god1 & def5d+ himself 9 8 bold crimes1 by say+1 ,:y do? he yet f9d fault2 = :o ha? resi/$ 8 w8 ,rom4 ix4 #ai1 #bj1 #ba1 #bb4 ,9 answ] to :i*1 he ass]ts ! sov]eignty ( ,god1 & t he is n acc\ntable to any = :at he does1 nor to be contr\l$ by !m2 & ?is is also int5d$ 9 ano!r scripture1 9 ,eph4 i4 #aa4 :]e x is said1 t ,god worke? all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w2 & else:]e he says1 ,my c\nsel %all /&1 & ,i w d all my pleasure1 ,isa4 xlvi4 #aj4 ,?is w ( ,god is ! rule ( 8 own act+1 &1 z x det]m9es ! ev5t ( ?+s1 x is impossible = him to act contr>y to x2 & x is equally disagreeable to 8 p]fections1 to signify to 8 creatures1 t he det]m9es to d "o ?+1 b w d ano!r2 !re=e1 9 ?is s5se1 we are f> f ass]t+ t !re is a reveal$ w ( ,god1 :i* contradicts 8 secret4 ,secondly1 ,we (t5 read1 9 scripture1 ( ! w ( ,god1 z tak5 = :at he has prescrib$ to u1 z a rule ( duty2 & also ( our judg+ conc]n+ ! app>5t ev5t ( ?+s4 7#a47 ,! w ( ,god may be consid]$ z a rule ( duty1 :i* is a well-kn[n & prop] s5se ( 8 reveal$ w3 ?us our ,savi\r tea*es u to pray1 ,let ?y w be done on e>?1 z x is 9 heav52 by :i* he pr9cipally int5ds 8 reveal$ w1 or law4 ,enable u to yield ob$i5ce to ?y law1 9 our measure1 z ?\ art p]fectly obey$ 9 heav54 ,s our ,savi\r says1 ,:osoev] %all d ! w ( ,god1 ! same is my bro!r1 & my si/]1 & "m1 ,m>k iii4 #ce4 :i* c be meant ( no o!r ?an 8 reveal$ w1 or ( 8 law1 9 :i* x is conta9$2 because no "o c act contr>y to ,god's det]m9ation1 :i* is t s5se ( 8 w1 conta9$ 9 ! =ego+ head2 &1 consequ5tly1 a do+ 8 w1 9 t s5se1 w\ld n h be5 laid d[n z a di/+ui%+ "* ( ^? :om ,*ri/ pref]r$ above all1 :o 7 relat$ to him 9 ! bonds ( nature4 ,aga9 ! apo/le und]/&s ! w ( ,god 9 ?is s5se1 :5 he says1 ,?\ kn[e/ 8 w1 ,rom4 ii4 #ah4 :]e he speaks to ! ,jews1 :o 7 in/ruct$ out ( ! law1 9 :i* x is conta9$2 & else:]e1 ,eph4 vi4 #f4 he speaks ( 8 w1 z :at is to be obey$1 & !re=e gives ?is description ( fai?ful s]vants1 t !y d ! w ( ,god1 namely1 :at he has comm&$1 f ! he>t4 ,& !re are _m o!r scriptures ?us to be und]/ood2 & ?is we call 8 reveal$ w1 z x is ! rule ( duty & ob$i5ce4 7#b47 ,! reveal$ w ( ,god may be consid]$ z a rule :i* he has giv5 u1 :]eby we are to judge ( ! app>5t ev5t ( ?+s4 ,i make ?is a bran* ( ,god's reveal$ w1 inasmu* z sometimes he condesc5ds to discov] future ev5ts to 8 creatures1 :i* o!rwise !y c\ld nev] h kn[n2 b yet !re is a diff]5ce1 z to ! mann] ( _! judg+ !re(1 pursuant to ! intimations :i* he has giv5 !m4 ,accord+ly1 :5 ,god has told u expressly1 t ?is or t p>ticul> ?+ %all come to pass1 !n we are infallibly sure conc]n+ ! ev5t1 & ne$ no o!r rule to judge ( x1 b by consid]+ x z reveal$3 ,z :5 ,god has said1 t !re %all be a g5]al resurrection ( ! dead1 & t ,*ri/ %all come to judgm5t1 & receive 8 r$eem$1 & sanctifi$ ones1 to heav51 to behold 8 glory1 we are infallibly assur$ ( ^! ev5ts1 because !y are expressly reveal$2 &1 :5 we speak ( ! secret & reveal$ w ( ,god1 z applicable to ?+s ( ?is nature1 we int5d no?+ else h]eby b :at all w all[ (1 viz4 t :at w\ld h be5 = ev] a secret1 _h x n be5 discov]$1 is n[ reveal$1 & !re=e ceases to be s2 & 9 t s5se1 ! reveal$ w ( ,god1 9 all respects1 agrees ) 8 secret2 9 ?is case1 we suppose t ,god expressly reveal$ ! ev5t4 ,b !re are o!r in/ances1 9 :i* ! ev5t ( ?+s is n expressly reveal$2 z :5 ,god has only discov]$ to u :at is ! rule ( our duty4 ,nev]!less1 s9ce x is natural = man1 :5 any duty is comm&$1 to pass "s judgm5t conc]n+ ! ev5t !re(2 &1 inasmu* z we suppose ! ev5t n expressly reveal$1 x foll[s1 t ! judgm5t1 :i* we pass conc]n+ x1 is only :at appe>s to u1 or :at1 accord+ to our rule ( judg+1 seems to be ! probable ev5t ( ?+s4 ,9 ?is case we are n infallibly assur$ conc]n+ x2 & :5 we pass a judgm5t relat+ !reunto1 we may conclude t "s consequ5ces may att5d our pres5t duty1 :i*1 p]haps1 w nev] come to pass4 ,z if a g5]al ( an army gives =? a comm& to 8 soldi]s1 to m>* t[>ds ! enemy1 !y w readily conclude1 t he designs1 by ?is comm&1 t !y %\ld ent] on "s action1 :i*1 _h he expressly told !m1 he mu/ ei!r *ange 8 purpose1 or else ! ev5t mu/ c]ta9ly happ52 b1 inasmu* z he has n discov]$ ?is to !m1 all ! judgm5t t !y c =m1 at pres5t1 conc]n+ x1 is only su*1 z is f\nd$ on ! appe>ance ( ?+s1 & ! ev5t might probably aft]w>ds %ew1 )\t any impea*m5t ( 8 v]acity or conduct h]e91 t 8 only design 0 to try :e!r 8 soldi]s w\ld obey ! ^w ( comm&1 or n4 ,or if a k+ %\ld ord] a numb] ( malefactors to ! place ( execution1 )\t discov]+ ! ev5t !re(1 ! app>5t ev5t is _! imm$iate dea?2 b if1 pursuant to 8 secret purpose1 he resolv$1 !re to give =? a p>don to !m1 x _c be suppos$ t he *ang$ 8 purpose2 b ! ev5t makes x appe>1 t 8 purpose 0 n !n kn[n2 :atev] ! app>5t ev5t might be1 8 real design 0 to humble !m = _! crimes1 & aft]w>ds to p>don !m4 ,x is only 9 su*-l in/ances z ^!1 t we apply ?is di/9ction to ! doctr9e t we are ma9ta9+2 & !re=e x mu/ be a v great /ret*1 ( malici\s ins9uation1 = any "o to suppose1 t h]eby we *>ge ,god ) ins9c]ity 9 ^? decl>ations ( 8 reveal$ w1 by :i* we pass a probable judgm5t conc]n+ ! ev5t ( ?+s4 ,b to apply ?is to p>ticul> in/ances4 ,god comm&$ ,abraham to (f] up 8 son ,isaac1 ,g54 xxii4 #b4 :]eas x is c]ta91 unless we suppose t he alt]$ 8 purpose1 t he int5d$1 n t he %\ld lay 8 h& ^u him1 b1 :5 ,isaac 0 ^u ! alt>1 to =bid him to d x4 ,"h 0 a great & a difficult duty1 :i* ,abraham 0 to p]=m pursuant to ,god's reveal$ w1 :i* 0 ! rule ( 8 ob$i5ce2 _h ,abraham kn[n1 be=e ?is1 t ,god design$ to hold 8 h&1 & prev5t him f /rik+ ! fatal bl[1 x _h be5 no trial ( 8 fai?2 = x w\ld h be5 no difficult matt] = him to h done e ?+ else4 ,! holy patri>* knew well en\gh t ,god c\ld prev5t him f do+ x2 b ?is he _h no gr\nd to conclude1 because he _h no div9e intimation conc]n+ x2 !re=e t :i* appe>$ to him to be ! ev5t1 0 ! loss ( 8 son1 & he reconcil$ ?is ) ! tru? ( ! promise be=e giv5 him1 t 9 ,isaac 8 se$ %\ld be call$1 by suppos+ t ,god1 at "s "t or o!r1 w\ld raise him f ! dead1 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 ,heb4 xi4 #ai4 !re=e t :i* ,abraham conclud$ z judg+1 n by an express revelation1 b by ! voice ( provid5ce1 01 t ,isaac mu/ be sla9 by 8 h&3 ,b ?is 0 contr>y to ! real ev5t1 z is evid5t1 f ! acc\nt !re( 9 scripture2 &1 consequ5tly s9ce ! real ev5t 0 agreeable to ! div9e det]m9ation1 z all ev5ts are1 x foll[s1 t !re is a diff]5ce betwe5 ! w ( ,god1 det]m9+ ! ev5t ( ?+s1 :i* %all c]ta9ly come to pass accord+ly2 & ! revelation ( 8 w1 relat+ to :at is ! creatures pres5t duty1 :i* may1 at ! same "t1 appe> to !m1 :5 judg+ only by ! comm&1 :i* is ! rule ( duty1 & "s circum/ances t att5d x1 to be contr>y to :at w aft]w>ds appe> to h be5 ! real design ( ,god !re94 ,god's real design 0 to try ,abraham's fai?1 & to prev5t him f slay+ 8 son1 :5 he _h giv5 a pro( ( 8 read9ess to obey him2 b ?is rema9$1 at fir/1 a secret to ,abraham1 & ! app>5t design 01 t he %\ld slay him4 ,!re=e !re is a f\ndation = ?is di/9ction1 z ?us expla9$1 conc]n+ ! secret & reveal$ w ( ,god2 ! =m] belongs n to u1 nor are we to take our measures f x1 z be+ unkn[n3 &1 :5 ! latt] appe>s contr>y to x1 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 two ?+s1 t are contr>y 9 ! same1 & diff]5t respects2 or betwe5 ! judgm5t :i* we pass conc]n+ ev5ts1 :i* are app>5t to u1 &1 at mo/1 are only probable & conjectural1 z we judge ( ! consequ5ce ( a duty comm&$2 & ^? ev5ts1 :i*1 ?\gh !y are infallibly c]ta91 yet are n reveal$1 nor c be kn[n1 till !y come to pass4 ,9 ?is s5se we und]/& ! di/9ction betwe5 ,god's secret & reveal$ w1 :5 !y seem to oppose ea* o!r2 :i* x 0 necess>y = u ?us to expla91 inasmu* z we %all frequ5tly h occasion to m5tion1 & apply x1 :5 we acc\nt = ! diff]5ce t !re seems to be1 betwe5 ! purpose ( ,god1 relat+ to ! ev5t ( ?+s1 & our pres5t views !re(1 :]eby we may und]/& & acc\nt = ! difficulties conta9$ 9 sev]al scriptures1 :i* ,i w\ld h m5tion$ 9 ?is place1 = ! f>!r illu/ration h]e(1 _h x be5 necess>y4 ,b ?is is suffici5t to expla9 & v9dicate x f ! prejudices ent]ta9$ aga9/ x1 by ^? :o are dispos$ to misrepres5t :at is said 9 def5ce ( ?is doctr9e4 ,f :at has be5 said1 conc]n+ ,god's secret & reveal$ w1 we may inf]1 #a/1 ,t x is a great boldness1 & unw>rantable in/ance ( presumption1 = any "o to ent] into1 or judge ( ,god's secret purpose1 s z p]emptorily to det]m9e1 beyond ! pres5t appe>ance ( ?+s1 t ?is or t %all c]ta9ly come to pass1 till he makes !m kn[n2 = secret ?+s belong unto ! ,"l our ,god1 b ^? ?+s :i* are reveal$ belong unto u1 & to our *ildr5 =ev]1 ,deut4 xxiv4 #bi4 ,!re=e no "o ought to det]m9e t he is elect$ to salvation1 be=e ! "w ( grace is wr\ght1 &1 "s way or o!r1 made visible to him2 or1 on ! o!r h&1 to det]m9e t he is reject$ or reprobat$1 :5 he has no o!r gr\nd to g ^u1 b unc]ta9 conjecture1 :i* w\ld be a means to drive him to despair3 t "s are1 inde$1 elect$1 & o!rs reject$1 is no secret because ,god has reveal$ ?is 9 8 ^w2 s t we may ass]t x z a proposition1 und\bt$ly true1 :5 we d n apply x to p>ticul> p]sons2 & !re=e ?is doctr9e has n t p]nici\s t5d5cy1 :i* _m pret5d t x has4 #b;dly1 ,! fir/ act ( sav+ fai? does n consi/ 9 our believ+ t we are elect$2 nei!r is x ! duty ( unreg5]ate p]sons1 z su* to apply ?is privilege to !mselves any m ?an to conclude !mselves reject$3 ,b our bus9ess1 is1 s long z ! purpose ( ,god rema9s a secret to u1 to att5d on ! means ( grace1 hop+ & wait+ = ! display ( div9e p[]1 9 effectually call+ u2 & aft]w>ds = ! ,_s's te/imony1 or seal1 to be set to x1 :]eby he discov]s 8 own "w2 & !n x may1 9 "s measure1 be reckon$ a bran* ( 8 reveal$ w & w af=d u matt] ( ?anksgiv+ & praise to him1 & a f\ndation ( peace & com=t 9 our own s\ls4 ,b ?is may be f>!r insi/$ on1 :5 we come to consid] ! improvem5t we ought to make ( ?is doctr9e4 ,we proce$ to consid] ! next prop]ty ( election4 #d4 ,x is free1 & sov]eign1 or absolute1 & unconditional2 = t :i* w\ld be a reflection on ! div9e p]fections1 if appli$ to ,god's me?od ( work+1 is1 by no means1 to be said conc]n+ 8 purpose to "w1 or1 7:i* is ! same7 8 decree ( election2 !re=e if !re are no obligations laid on him by 8 creatures1 to display or p]=m any ( 8 works ( grace1 b !y are all free & sov]eign1 !n x foll[s1 t ! =e-sight ( any ?+ t %all be done by !m1 9 "t1 c\ld n be ! motive1 or reason ( 8 purpose1 or decree1 to save !m1 or ( 8 *oos+ !m to salvation4 ,?is may be f>!r argu$1 f ! indep5d5ce ( ! div9e nature3 if 8 nature & p]fections are indep5d5t1 8 w mu/ be s4 ,b m p>ticul>ly1 7#a47 ,! displays ( ,god's grace1 9 "t1 are expressly resolv$ into 8 sov]eign pleasure1 9 scripture1 9 ,rom4 ix4 #ae4 ,he sai? to ,moses1 ,i w h m]cy on :om ,i w h m]cy2 & ,i w h compassion on :om ,i w h compassion4 ,& !re are _m o!r scriptures1 :i* might be ref]r$ to1 :]e all m]it1 or motives1 tak5 f ! creature1 :i* might be suppos$ to induce him to be/[ spiritual & sav+ bless+s1 are entirely exclud$1 & ! :ole is resolv$ 9 to ! glory ( 8 own "n1 & 9 p>ticul>1 ( ^? p]fections :i* he design$ h]e9 to illu/rate4 ,?is is appli$1 ev5 to ! common bless+s ( provid5ce2 ,nev]!less1 he sav$ !m = 8 "n's sake1 t he might make 8 mighty p[] to be kn[n1 ,psal4 cvi4 #h4 & x is also appli$ to sp>+ m]cy1 or ! ex]cise ( ,god's pati5ce1 ,= my "n's sake w ,i def] m9e ang]1 & = my praise w ,i refra9 = !e1 t ,i cut !e n (f1 ,isa4 xlviii4 #i4 & to p>don+ m]cy1 ,= ?y "n's sake1 ,o ,"l1 p>don m9e iniquity1 = x is great1 ,psal4 xxv4 #aa4 ,& :5 he is repres5t$ z do+ great ?+s = 8 p1 he puts !m 9 m9d1 at ! same "t1 ( _! own vil5ess & unwor?9ess1 t ! fre5ess & sov]eignty ( 8 grace1 to !m1 might be m conspicu\s3 ,?us1 :5 he tells !m h[ he deliv]$ ,israel out ( ,egypt1 he puts !m 9 m9d ( _! idolatry 9 t l&2 !re=e no motive c\ld be tak51 f _! behavi\r t[>ds him1 :i* c\ld induce him to d ?is = !m2 z x is said1 ,b !y rebell$ aga9/ me1 & w\ld n he>k5 unto me2 !y did n e man ca/ away ! abom9ations ( _! eyes1 nei!r did !y =sake ! idols ( ,egypt2 !n ,i said1 ,i w p\r out my fury ^u !m1 to accompli% my ang] aga9/ !m1 9 ! mid/ ( ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,b ,i wr\ght1 = my "n's sake1 t x %\ld n be pollut$ be=e ! hea!n1 among :om !y 71 9 ^: sight ,i made myself kn[n unto !m1 9 br++ !m =? out ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 ,ezek4 xx4 #h1 #i4 7#b47 ,if ! grace ( ,god1 & consequ5tly 8 purpose relat+ !reunto1 7 n absolute1 free1 & sov]eign1 !n all ! glory !re( c\ld n be attribut$ to him1 nei!r w\ld boa/+ be exclud$2 b z ! creature might be said to be a work] toge!r ) ,god1 s he w\ld lay claim to a %>e1 if n to ! greate/ "p ( ! hon\r1 t w r$\nd to him f x2 :i* is directly contr>y to ! div9e p]fections1 & ! great design ( ! gospel4 ,?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid]1 #a/4 ,t a conditional purpose to be/[ a b5efit1 _c take effect till ! condition be p]=m$1 & accord+ly x is said to dep5d on x4 ,?is is obvi\s1 f ! kn[n idea affix$ to ! ^w condition1 & ! common signification !re(2 x foll[s !re=e1 #b;dly4 ,t ! p]=mance ( ! condition is ! next1 or imm$iate cause ( a conditional purpose's tak+ effect2 &1 to apply ?is to ! case be=e u1 #c;dly4 ,if1 on our p]=m+ ! condition ( ,god's purpose to save u1 x be r5d]$ effectual1 :i* o!rwise x w\ld n h be51 7agreeably to ! nature ( a conditional purpose7 !n we are m behold5 to our own conduct1 ?an ! div9e purpose1 & s ! glory !re( w be due to ourselves2 :i* w\ld n only ca/ ! highe/ di%on\r on ! div9e p]fections1 b x is contr>y to ! design ( ! gospel1 :i* is to /a9 ! pride ( all fle%1 & take away all occasions ( glory+1 f ! creature4 ,?us ! prophet ,isaiah1 =e-tell+ ! glory ( ! gospel-/ate1 consid]s its t5d5cy to humble ! pride ( man1 :5 he says1 ,! l(t9ess ( man %all be b[$ d[n1 & ! haught9ess ( m5 %all be made l[1 & ! ,"l alone %all be exalt$ 9 t day1 ,isa4 ii4 #ag4 & ! apo/le1 describ+ ! nature ( fai?1 consid]s its t5d5cy to exclude boa/+2 ,rom4 iii4 #bg4 & our ,savi\r1 speak+ conc]n+ ! discrim9at+ grace ( ,god1 t appe>s 9 election1 ei!r 9 8 purpose relat+ to x1 or 9 ! execution !re(1 says1 ,ye h n *os5 me1 b ,i h *os5 y1 ,john xv4 #af4 t is1 y h done no?+ t has laid any obligation on me to *oose y by t act ( fai?1 :]eby y are incl9$ to pref] me to all o!rs2 = ?is is ! consequ5ce & result ( my discrim9at+ grace4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid] ^? argum5ts1 :i* are g5]ally made use ( by ^?1 :o are 9 ! o!r way ( ?9k+1 to support ! conditionality ( ,god's purpose1 z well z ( 8 works ( grace1 9 opposition to :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! fre5ess & sov]eignty !re(4 ,!y g5]ally allege ^? scriptures = t purpose1 t are laid d[n 9 a conditional =m2 z :5 ! apo/le speaks ( su* a confession ( ,*ri/ ) ! m\?1 z is att5d$ ) believ+ 9 ! he>t1 t ,god rais$ him f ! dead1 & call+ on ! "n ( ! ,"l1 z connect$ ) salvation1 ,rom4 x4 #i1 #ac4 & our ,savi\r says1 t :osoev] believe? on him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life1 ,john iii4 #ae4 & t he t believe? %all be sav$1 ,m>k xvi4 #af4 & else:]e1 ,except ye rep5t1 ye %all all likewise p]i%1 ,luke xiii4 #c4 & _m o!r scriptures ( ! l nature2 f :5ce !y argue1 t s9ce ! disp5sations ( ,god's provid5ce1 ! gifts ( 8 grace1 & ! execution ( 8 purpose are all conditional1 ! purpose itself mu/ be s4 ,7 x b all[$ t election is conditional :e!r x respects ! purpose or provid5ce ( ,god1 we %\ld meet ) no opposition f ^? :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q2 b z su* a purpose to save1 z is n absolute1 p]emptory1 or indep5d5t on ! w ( man1 has _m absurd consequ5ces att5d+ x1 :i* are d]ogatory to ! glory ( ! div9e sov]eignty1 z has be5 already consid]$2 s ?is _c be ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 t are laid d[n 9 a conditional =m1 z ^? & su*-l are1 t we h b n[ m5tion$2 = no s5se ( scripture c be true or j1 t has ! lea/ t5d5cy to militate aga9/ any ( ! div9e p]fections2 s t !re may )\t any /ra9 or viol5ce (f]$ to ! s5se ( words1 be ano!r s5se put ^u ^!1 & all o!r scriptures1 9 :i* we h ! l mode ( speak+1 :]eby !y may be expla9$1 agreeably to ! analogy ( fai?2 !re=e let u consid]1 #a4 ,t all su* scriptures are to be und]/ood z import+ ! necess>y connexion ( ?+s1 s t "o %all n be br\ght ab\t )\t ! o!r2 accord+ly1 rep5tance1 fai?1 & all o!r graces1 are h]e9 no o!rwise consid]$1 ?an z insep>ably connect$ ) salvation2 :i* dep5ds ^u "o ( ^? propositions1 :i* 0 be=e laid d[n1 viz4 t ,god hav+ *os5 to ! end has also *os5 to ! means4 ,we are f> f d5y+ t fai? & rep5tance are necess>y to salvation1 z ,god nev] gives "o )\t ! o!r1 & consequ5tly !y are insep>ably connect$ 9 8 et]nal purpose relat+ !reunto4 ,if no?+ else 7 int5d$ by a conditional purpose ?an ?is1 we w\ld n (f] any ?+ aga9/ x2 b c]ta9ly ?is w\ld be to use words )\t _! kn[n or prop] ideas2 & ! ^w condition1 z applicable to o!r ?+s1 is nev] to be und]/ood 9 ?is s5se4 ,!re is a necess>y connection betwe5 ,god's creat+ ! _w1 & 8 uphold+ x1 or betwe5 8 creat+ an intellig5t creature1 & 8 giv+ laws to him2 b none ev] suppos$ "o to be prop]ly a condition ( ! o!r3 s a k+'s det]m9+ to p>don a malefactor1 is insep>ably connect$ ) 8 p>don+ him1 & 8 p>don giv5 =?1 ) 8 hav+ a "r to 8 =feit$ life2 b x is n prop] to say1 "o is a condition ( ! o!r2 s a p]son's see+ is insep>ably connect$ ) 8 op5+ 8 eyes2 & speak+1 ) ! motion ( 8 lips2 b we d n say1 :5 he det]m9es to d bo? ( !m1 t "o is a condition ( ! o!r4 ,a condition1 prop]ly speak+ is t :i* is n only connect$ ) ! privilege t foll[s ^u ! p]=mance !re(1 b x mu/ be p]=m$ by a subject act+ indep5d5tly on him :o made ! conditional ov]ture1 or promise4 ,if x be said1 t a duty1 :i* we are enabl$ to p]=m by ,god1 :o promis$ ! bless+ connect$ ) x1 is prop]ly a condition1 we w n cont5d ab\t ! propriety1 or impropriety1 ( ! ^w2 b inasmu* z x is tak5 by _m1 :5 appli$ to div9e ?+s1 9 ! same s5se z 9 matt]s ( a l[] nature1 & s us$ to signify ! dep5d5ce ( ! bless+s promis$1 or ! efficacy ( ! div9e purpose1 relat+ !reunto1 on our p]=mance ( ! condition1 :i* is suppos$ to be 9 our own p[]1 :]eby we come to h a "r & title to et]nal life2 x is ?is t we pr9cipally militate aga9/1 :5 we ass]t ! absolut5ess ( ,god's purpose4 #b4 ,:atev] ideas !re may be conta9$ 9 ^? scriptures1 :i* are br\ght to support ! doctr9e we are oppos+1 t conta9 9 !m ! nature ( a condition1 no?+ m is int5d$ !reby1 b t :at is connect$ ) salvation is a condition ( our claim to x1 or expectation ( x3 ,9 ?is s5se1 we w n d5y fai? & rep5tance to be conditions ( salvation1 inasmu* z x w\ld be an unw>rantable in/ance ( presumption1 = imp5it5t & unbeliev+ s9n]s1 to pret5d t !y h a "r to x1 or to expect ! end )\t ! means1 s9ce ^! are insep>ably connect$ 9 ,god's purpose1 z well z 9 all 8 disp5sations ( grace4 ,?is be+ laid d[n1 z a g5]al rule = our und]/&+ all ^? scriptures1 :i* are usually br\ght to prove t ,god's purposes are sometimes conditional1 we %all f>!r illu/rate x1 by apply+ x to ?ree or f\r o!r scriptures1 t are (t5 br\ght 9 def5ce !re(1 :i* we %all endeav\r to expla91 consi/5tly ) ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+4 ,"o is tak5 f ,g54 xix4 #bb4 :]e ! angel bade ,lot escape to ,zo>1 tell+ him1 t he c\ld n d any ?+ till he came ?i!r4 ,if we suppose ?is to h be5 a creat$ angel1 z mo/ div9es d1 yet he mu/ be consid]$ z fulfill+ ! purpose ( ,god1 or act+ pursuant to 8 commission2 & !re=e x is all "o1 to our pres5t argum5t1 z ?\gh ,god _h told ,lot1 t he c\ld d no?+ till he 0 gone f t place4 ,x is pla91 t he _h giv5 him to und]/&1 t he %\ld be pres]v$ f ! flames ( ,sodom1 & t1 9 ord] !reunto1 he mu/ flee = 8 life2 & adds1 t he c\ld d no?+1 t is1 he c\ld n de/roy ,sodom1 consi/5tly ) ! div9e purpose to save him1 till he 0 escap$ out ( ! place2 = ,god did n design to pres]ve him alive 7z he did ! ?ree ,hebrew captives1 9 ,daniel7 9 ! fire1 b by 8 escap+ f x2 "o 0 z mu* =e-orda9$ z ! o!r1 or 0 design$ z a means conducive to x2 & !re=e ! mean+ ( ! text is1 n t ,god's purpose1 relat+ to ,sodom's de/ruction1 0 f\nd$ on ,lot's escape1 z an unc]ta9 & dubi\s condition1 dep5d+ on 8 own w1 ab/ract$ f ! div9e det]m9ation relat+ to x2 b he design$ t ^? two ?+s %\ld be connect$ toge!r1 & t "o %\ld be antec$5t to ! o!r2 & bo? ( !m1 z well z _! respective connection1 7 ! object ( ,god's absolute & p]emptory det]m9ation4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 sometimes br\ght to ! same purpose1 9 ,g54 xxxii4 #bf4 :]e ! angel says to ,jacob1 ,let me g1 = ! day breake?2 & ,jacob replies1 ,i w n let !e g1 except ?\ bless me1 :i* does n inf]1 t ,god's det]m9ations 7 dep5d5t on ,jacob's endeav\r to deta9 him1 or 8 will+ness to let him dep>t2 b we mu/ consid] ,jacob z an humble1 yet importunate suppliant1 z x is said else:]e1 ,weep+ & mak+ supplication1 ,hos4 xii4 #d4 ,let me g1 says ,god1 appe>+ 9 ! =m ( an angel1 & speak+ aft] ! mann] ( m51 t he might give occasion to ,jacob to express a m ard5t desire ( 8 pres5ce & bless+1 z well z to signify h[ unwor?y he 0 ( x2 n z ?\gh he 0 undet]m9$ be=e-h& :at to d1 b s9ce ! grace :i* ,jacob ex]cis$1 z well z ! bless+ :i* he receiv$1 0 ,god's gift1 & bo? 7 connect$ 9 ! execution ( 8 purpose1 we mu/ conclude t ! purpose itself 0 free1 sov]eign1 & unconditional4 ,aga91 !re is ano!r scripture1 9 :i* ,god condesc5ds to use a mode ( speak+1 n mu* unlike to ! o!r1 9 :i* he says to ,moses1 speak+ conc]n+ ,israel1 9 ,exod4 xxxii4 #aj4 ,?is is a /iff-neck$ p2 n[ !re=e let me alone1 t my wra? may wax hot aga9/ !m1 & t ,i may consume !m2 we are n to suppose t ! :ole ev5t 0 to turn ^u ,moses's pray]1 z ?\gh ,god's purpos+ to save 8 p 7 dep5d5t on x2 or t t grace1 :i* incl9$ him to be importunate ) ,god1 did n take its rise f him4 ,moses1 inde$1 :5 fir/ he began to plead ) ,god1 knew n :e!r 8 pray] w\ld be preval5t or no2 h[ev]1 he addresses himself1 ) an uncommon degree ( importunity1 = sp>+ m]cy2 &1 :5 ,god says1 ,let me alone1 x signifies1 t 8 p 7 unwor?y t any "o %\ld plead _! cause2 &1 if ,god %\ld m>k iniquity1 !n ,moses's int]cession w\ld be altoge!r 9 va91 & s he might z well let him alone1 9 t respect1 z ask = 8 m]cy4 ,he does n1 inde$1 at fir/1 tell him :at he design$ to d1 t he might aggravate _! crime1 b aft]w>ds he answ]s 8 pray] 9 ,israel's fav\r1 & signifies t he w\ld "w1 n = _! sakes1 b = 8 own "n's sake2 s t he takes occasion1 on ! "o h&1 to set =? ! p's des]t ( puni%m5t2 &1 on ! o!r1 ! fre5ess ( 8 own grace4 ,!re is b "o scripture m t ,i %all m5tion1 among _m t might h be5 br\ght1 & t is :at is said conc]n+ our ,savi\r1 9 ,matt4 xiii4 #eh4 t he c\ld n d _m mighty works !re1 at t "t1 9 8 own c\ntry1 because ( _! unbelief8 :]e he speaks ei!r ( _! n hav+ a fai? ( miracles t 0 sometimes requir$1 9 ^? = :om !y 7 wr\ght3 or else ( ! unacc\ntable /upidity ( t p1 :o 7 n conv9c$1 by _m o!rs t he _h wr\ght be=e !m2 !re=e he resolves to put a /op to 8 h&1 & n1 = ! pres5t1 to "w s _m miracles among/ !m1 z o!rways might h be5 expect$3 ,if we suppose t _! want ( fai? prev5t$ 8 work+ !m1 ?is is n to be consid]$ z an un=ese5 ev5t4 ,& z he _h det]m9$ n to conf] ?is privilege ^u !m1 or to cont9ue to "w miracles among/ !m1 if ^?1 :i* he _h already wr\ght1 7 disreg>d$ & despis$ by _! unbelief1 we mu/ conclude t he _h a p]fect k ( ?is be=e-h&1 & t 8 det]m9ations 7 n dep5d5t on unc]ta9 conditions1 ?\gh he _h resolv$ to act 9 su* a way1 z 0 mo/ = 8 own glory2 & t !re %\ld be an insep>able connexion betwe5 t fai?1 :i* 0 _! duty1 & 8 cont9u+ to ex]t div9e p[]1 z an ord9ance adapt$ to excite x4 #e4 ,god's purpose conc]n+ election is un*angeable2 ?is is ! result ( 8 be+ inf9itely p]fect4 ,mutability is an imp]fection t belongs only to creatures3 ,z x w\ld be an in/ance ( imp]fection1 if !re 7 ! lea/ *ange 9 ,god's und]/&+1 s z to "k m or less ?an he did f all et]nity2 ! same mu/ be said ) respect to 8 w1 :i* _c admit ( any new det]m9ations4 ,!re are1 inde$1 _m *anges 9 ! ext]nal disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 :i* are ! result ( 8 w1 z well z ! effects ( 8 p[]2 yet !re is n ! lea/ appe>ance ( mutability 9 8 purpose4 ,we h be=e consid]$1 9 speak+ conc]n+ ! immutability ( ! div9e nature#bjg1 t :atev] may be a reason oblig+ m5 to alt] _! purposes1 x _c1 9 ! lea/1 take place1 s t ,god h]eby %\ld be oblig$ to alt] 83 ,no un=ese5 occurr5ce c r5d] x exp$i5t = him to *ange 8 m9d1 nor c any sup]ior p[] oblige him to d x2 nor c any defect ( p[]1 to br+ ab\t :at he _h design$1 induce him to alt] 8 purpose4 ,if x be object$ to ?is1 t ! ob/9acy ( man's w may d x2 t is to suppose 8 w exempt$ f ! gov]n+ influ5ce ( div9e provid5ce1 & ! contr>y =ce1 t (f]s resi/ance1 sup]ior to x1 :i* _c be suppos$1 )\t detract+ f ! glory ( ! div9e p]fections4 ,x w\ld be a v unwor?y ?\ght = any "o to conclude t ,god is "o day ( "o m9d1 & ano!r day =c$ to be ( ! contr>y2 h[ f> ?is is a necess>y consequ5ce f t s*eme ( doctr9e t we are oppos+1 let any "o judge4 ,x w be v h>d to cle> x ( ?is entanglem5t1 :i* !y are oblig$ to d1 or else all ! absurdities t !y fa/5 on ! doctr9e ( election1 :i* are f> f be+ unansw]able1 w n be suffici5t to ju/ify _! prejudices aga9/ x4 ,!y :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 are s5sible t !y h "o difficulty to conflict )1 namely1 ! inconsi/5cy ( ,god's infallible k ( future ev5ts1 ) a mutability ( w relat+ !reunto2 or h[ ! indep5d5cy ( ! div9e =e-k is consi/5t ) ! dep5d5ce & mutability ( 8 w4 ,to f5ce aga9/ ?is1 "s h v5tur$ to d5y ! div9e presci5ce2 b t is to split aga9/ "o rock1 :il/ endeav\r+ to avoid ano!r4 ,!re=e o!rs di/+ui% conc]n+ ! objects ( ! div9e presci5ce1 & consid] !m1 ei!r z !y are necess>y or cont+5t1 & accord+ly suppose t ,god has a c]ta9 =ekn[l$ge ( ! =m]2 b 8 k ( ! latt]1 7f ! nature ( ! ?+s kn[n7 is unc]ta91 & consequ5tly ! det]m9ation ( 8 w is n unalt]able4 ,b ?is is to set b\nds to ! =e-k ( ,god1 ) respect to its object1 &1 inde$1 to exclude ! free actions ( ! creature f be+ ! objects !re(1 :i* is a limit+ & less5+ ( ?is p]fection1 & is directly contr>y to ! idea ( omnisci5ce2 & !re=e we mu/ insi/ on _! prov+ ?is to be consi/5t ) ! inf9ite p]fection ( ,god1 :i* !y w f9d x v difficult to d2 & to suppose1 on ! o!r h&1 t any ?+ is ! object ( ,god's c]ta9 =e-k1 ab\t :i* 8 w is no way conv]sant1 or only s1 9 su* a way1 z t x is subject to *ange1 accord+ to ! mutability ( ?+s1 is altoge!r z indef5sible1 & equally subv]sive ( ! indep5d5cy1 wisdom1 & sov]eignty !re(4 ,object4 ,! mo/ mat]ial objection aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 is take f "s scriptures1 :i* seem to repres5t ,god z rep5t+1 & !re91 z x is suppos$1 *ang+ 8 purpose4 ,?us he is sometimes said to rep5t1 t he _h be/[$ "s bless+s ^u m51 :5 he p]ceives h[ !y h be5 abus$ by !m1 & accord+ly he purposes to br+ evil on !m2 z we read1 9 ,g54 vi4 #f1 #g4 ,x rep5t$ ! ,"l t he _h made man1 & x griev$ him at 8 he>t2 & ! ,"l said1 ,i w de/roy man1 :om ,i h creat$2 &1 at o!r times he is said to rep5t ( ! evil t he design$ to br+ ^u !m1 & alt] 8 purpose 9 _! fav\r2 ?us x is said1 9 ,deut4 xxxii4 #cf4 ,! ,"l %all judge 8 p1 & rep5t himself = 8 s]vants2 :5 he see? t _! p[] is gone1 & !re is none %ut up1 or left2 & 9 ,joel ii4 #ac4 ,r5d y\r he>ts1 & n y\r g>m5ts1 & turn unto ! ,"l y\r ,god2 = he is graci\s & m]ciful1 sl[ to ang]1 & ( great k9dness1 & rep5te? him ( ! evil2 & 9 ,psal4 xc4 #ac1 ,return1 ,o ,"l1 h[ long8 & let x rep5t !e conc]n+ ?y s]vants2 & 9 ,j]4 xviii4 #h4 ,if t nation1 aga9/ :om ,i h pron\nc$1 turn f _! evil1 ,i w rep5t ( ! evil t ,i h ?\ght to d unto !m4 ,& we h a v rem>kable in/ance ( ?is1 9 ,god's sp>+ ,n9eveh1 on _! rep5tance1 aft] he _h ?reat5$1 by ! prophet ,jonah1 t )9 =ty days !y %\ld be de/roy$4 ,answ4 ,x is true1 !re are _m scriptures1 9 :i* rep5tance is ascrib$ to ,god1 :i*1 if we consid] no?+ else b ! grammatical s5se ( ! words1 seem to fav\r ! objection2 b we are b\nd to conclude1 t su* a s5se ( rep5tance1 z t on :i* x is f\nd$1 is inconsi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections1 & !re=e ^? scriptures1 ref]r$ to !re91 _c imply a *ange 9 ,god's purpose4 ,&1 inde$1 !re are o!r scriptures1 :i* ass]t :at is directly contr>y !reunto2 z :5 x is said1 9 ,numb1 xxiii4 #ai4 ,god is n a man1 t he %\ld lye1 nei!r ! son ( man1 t he %\ld rep5t2 ha? he said1 & %all he n d x8 or ha? he spok51 & %all he n make x good8 ,& else:]e1 9 #a ,sam4 xv4 #bi4 x is said1 ,! /r5g? ( ,israel w n lye1 nor rep5t2 = he is n a man t he %\ld rep5t4 ,b we mu/ h rec\rse to "s me?ods to reconcile ?is seem+ contradiction1 & s consid] ! s5se !re(1 9 diff]5t respects1 z applicable to !m bo?2 9 "s scriptures1 ,god is said to rep5t2 9 o!rs1 x is said t he _c rep5t4 ,t ^! may n appe> inconsi/5t ) "o ano!r1 nor ei!r ( !m inf] any imp]fection 9 ,god1 let x be consid]$1 t ,god is sometimes repres5t$1 9 scripture1 9 condesc5sion to our common mode ( speak+1 z ?\gh he _h human passions1 z 9 o!rs1 he is describ$1 z ?\gh he _h a body1 or bodily p>ts3 ,b su* expressions are always to be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se1 )\t ! lea/ supposition1 t he is subject to any su* imp]fections2 & p>ticul>ly we mu/ n conclude1 t rep5tance is ev] ascrib$ to ,god 9 ! same s5se z x is to m51 viz4 z imply+ a *ange 9 8 purpose1 occasion$ by an un=ese5 occurr5ce1 :i* is ! s5se conta9$ 9 ! objection4 ,su* a rep5tance1 z ?is1 is a passion peculi>ly belong+ to ! creature1 & !re=e 9 ?is s5se we mu/ und]/& ^? words2 ,god is n a man1 t he %\ld lye1 nor ! son ( man1 t he %\ld rep5t2 accord+ly1 he is said to rep5t1 n by *ang+ 8 purpose1 b by *ang+ 8 "w4 ,?us :5 x is said1 t he rep5t$ t he _h made man1 no?+ is meant by x1 b t he det]m9$ to de/roy him1 z he did aft]w>ds by ! flood4 ,& ?is 0 no new det]m9ation aris+ f any ?+ 9 ! creature1 :i* ,god did n =esee2 he knew be=e-h& t all fle% w\ld corrupt _! way1 & !re=e 8 det]m9ation to puni% !m = x1 0 n a new resolve ( ! div9e w1 aft] ! s9 0 committ$2 b ,god det]m9$ ?+s 9 _! respective ord]1 fir/ to p]mit s91 & !n kn[+ :at w\ld be ! consequ5ce !re(1 namely1 t !y w\ld rebel aga9/ him1 he det]m9$ to puni% x1 or to de/roy ! old _w1 :i* is1 9 effect1 ! same1 z ?\gh he _h rep5t$ t he made x4 ,he _c be said to rep5t z we d1 by wi%+ t he _h n done t :i* he is said to rep5t (1 b by d5y+ u ! advantage1 :i* we might h o!rwise expect$ f x4 ,9 ?is s5se we are to und]/& all ^? scriptures t speak ( ,god1 z rep5t+ ( ! good t he _h be/[$ on man4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 he is said to rep5t ( ! evil :i* he ?reat5$ to br+ on m51 z 9 ! case ( ,n9eveh1 ?is does n argue any *ange 9 8 purpose2 = he det]m9$ t ,n9eveh %\ld be de/roy$1 provid$ !y did n rep5t1 & x 0 n unc]ta9 to him :e!r !y w\ld rep5t or no2 =1 at ! same "t1 he det]m9$ to give !m rep5tance1 z appe>s by ! ev5t1 & s n to inflict ! judgm5t ?reat5$2 & !re=e :5 ,jonah 0 s5t to make a public proclamation to ! p1 t 9 =ty days !y %\ld be de/roy$1 x is pla9 t !y und]/ood ! ?reat5+ 9 ?is s5se1 t !y _h no gr\nd to expect any ?+ else1 except !y rep5t$1 :i* accord+ly !y did1 & s 7 sp>$1 )\t hav+ any reason to conclude t ,god *ang$ 8 purpose relat+ !reunto4 ,if x be object$ h]eunto1 t ?is is no?+ less ?an to e/abli% a conditional purpose 9 ,god1 & s ov]?r[s ! argum5t t we are ma9ta9+2 ! reply t may be made to x1 is1 t we di/+ui% betwe5 a conditional purpose1 9 ,god's secret w1 & a conditional proposition1 :i* 0 to be ! subject ( ! prophet's m9i/ry3 ,! prophet1 x is pla91 0 n told1 :5 he receiv$ 8 commission to g to ,n9eveh1 t ,god w\ld give !m rep5tance1 b only1 t1 )\t rep5tance1 !y %\ld be de/roy$2 :]eas ,god1 z ! ev5t makes x appe>1 det]m9$ t !y %\ld rep5t1 & !re=e t !y %\ld n be de/roy$2 &1 consequ5tly1 we mu/ n suppose1 t1 :5 ,god s5t him1 he 0 undet]m9$1 9 8 own purpose1 :e!r to de/roy !m or n1 or t !re 0 any ?+ conditional 9 ! div9e m9d1 t r5d]$ ! ev5t unc]ta9 to ,god1 ?\gh !re 0 a condition conta9$ 9 ! subject-matt] ( ! prophet's message1 :i* ! ,n9evites v well und]/ood1 namely1 t !y _h no gr\nd to expect deliv]ance )\t rep5tance1 & !re=e !y rep5t$1 9 hope ( obta9+ m]cy1 :i* !y suppos$ w\ld be connect$ ) _! rep5tance2 & x is evid5t1 t ,jonah himself suspect$ t ?is might be ! ev5t1 ?\gh ,god _h n told him t x w\ld be s1 & !re=e says1 9 *ap4 iv4 #b4 ,= ,i knew t ?\ art a graci\s ,god1 & m]ciful1 sl[ to ang]1 & ( great k9dness1 & rep5te/ !e ( ! evil4 #f4 ,! purpose ( ,god1 9 *oos+ m5 to et]nal life1 r5d]s _! salvation necess>y2 s t no?+ %all defeat1 or disannul x4 ,:at ,god says conc]n+ ,israel's deliv]ance f ! ,babyloni% captivity1 may be appli$ to all 8 o!r det]m9ations1 & p>ticul>ly to :at relates to ! et]nal salvation ( 8 p2 ,my c\nsel %all /&1 & ,i w d all my pleasure2 yea1 ,i h spok5 x1 ,i w also br+ x to pass2 ,i h purpos$ x1 ,i w also d x1 ,isa4 xlvi4 #aj1 #aa4 ,! purposes ( ,god1 inde$1 are di/+ui%$ f 8 br++ !m to pass2 x is "o ?+ to design to br+ 8 p to glory1 & ano!r ?+ to br+ !m to x4 ,x is n to be suppos$ t ! decree ( ,god has1 9 itself1 a prop] effici5cy to produce ! ?+ decre$3#bjh = !n !re w\ld be no diff]5ce betwe5 an et]nal decree1 & an et]nal production ( ?+s2 :]eas ! apo/le pla9ly di/+ui%es betwe5 man's be+ pr$e/9at$ to glory1 & br\ght to x1 :5 he says1 ,^? :om he pr$e/9at$1 !m he glorifi$1 ,rom4 viii4 #cj4 ,! purpose ( ,god1 is1 inde$1 ! int]nal mov+ cause1 or ! fir/ gr\nd & reason ( ! salvation ( ^? :o are elect$ to x2 b 8 p[] is ! m imm$iate cause ( x1 s t 8 purpose is ! reason ( 8 ex]t+ ?is p[]1 & bo? concurr+ to ! salvation ( m51 r5d] x c]ta9 & necess>y4 ,!re=e "s di/+ui%1 = ! expla9+ ( ?is1 betwe5 ! det]m9+ & p[]ful w ( ,god2 ! latt] ( :i*1 is sometimes call$ ! ^w ( 8 p[]1 & r5d]s ! =m] effectual2 ?is x mu/ c]ta9ly d1 o!rwise ,god w\ld be said to w ! exi/5ce ( ?+s1 t %all nev] h a be+4 ,9 ?is respect1 ! purpose ( ,god r5d]s ?+s necess>y1 :i* are 9 !mselves cont+5t1 or arbitr>y1 & w\ld o!rwise nev] come to pass4#bji ,?is is a great enc\ragem5t to ^? :o are enabl$ to make _! call+ & election sure2 = _! p]sev]ance 9 grace1 not)/&+ all ! opposition t !y meet )1 is ! necess>y consequ5ce ( _! election to et]nal life4 ,?us1 z we be=e di/+ui%$ pr$e/9ation into election & reprobation1 we h consid]$ ! =m] ( ^!1 & we proce$1 ,secondly1 ,to speak conc]n+ ! doctr9e ( reprobation2#baj :i* is become obnoxi\s to ^? on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 almo/ to a prov]b2 s t if any doctr9e is consid]$ z %ock+1 & to be answ]$ no o!rwise ?an by te/ify+ _! abhorr5ce ( x1 x is comp>$ to ?is ( reprobation2 &1 inde$1 if x 7 n a consequ5ce f ! doctr9e ( election to et]nal life1 t doctr9e w\ld n be s mu* oppos$ by !m4 ,h[ f> "s ungu>d$ expressions1 or exceptionable me?ods ( explication1 may h giv5 occasion = ?is prejudice1 x is n to our pres5t purpose to enquire2 b we %all take occasion1 f !nce1 to expla9 x 9 su* a way1 z t a fair & unprejudic$ disputant w n see j reason to except aga9/ x1 at lea/ to reproa* x1 z ?\gh x 7 a doctr9e subv]sive ( ! div9e glory1 & to be def5d$ by none b ^? :o seem to h a design to raise prejudices1 9 ! m9ds ( m51 aga9/ religion 9 g5]al4 ,& "h we %all take occasion to consid] ! mean+ ( ! ^w1 z x is conta9$ 91 or d$uc$ f scripture1 :]e ! same ^w t is us$ to signify ! execution ( ?is decree1 may be appli$ to express ! decree itself4 ,?us we read ( ,god's reject+1 or disreg>d+ m51 z a puni%m5t ( _! rebellion aga9/ him3 & ^! are comp>$ by ! prophet ,j]emiah1 *ap4 vi4 #cj4 ,to reprobate silv]1 because ! ,"l ha? reject$ !m2 or1 z x is 9 ! m>g91 ,! refuse ( silv]2 &1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ! same ^w#bab is sometimes translat$ reprobates2 at o!r times1 disapprov$ or reject$1 #a ,cor4 iv4 #bg4 #b ,cor4 xiii4 #e4 ,heb4 vi4 #h4 & :5 ?is disapprobation1 or rejection1 respects n only _! actions1 z contr>y to ! holy nature ( ,god1 b _! p]sons1 z puni%$ = _! iniquities2 & :5 ?is puni%m5t is consid]$ z :at respects _! et]nal /ate1 z ! objects ( v9dictive ju/ice1 ! purpose ( ,god1 relat+ h]eunto1 is :at we call reprobation4 ,b1 t we may m p>ticul>ly consid] ! s5se ( ! ^w1 x seems1 9 scripture1 to conta9 9 x two ideas4 #a4 ,god's det]m9+ to leave a "p ( ! _w 9 t /ate ( s9 & mis]y1 :i* he f all et]nity1 =e-knew t !y w\ld br+ !mselves into1 or 8 decree+ n to save !m2 &1 s9ce all w all[ t a "p ( mank9d %all n be sav$1 x _c reasonably be d5i$ t ?is 0 det]m9$ by him be=e-h&2 & ?is is :at div9es g5]ally call pret]ition4 #b4 ,!re is ano!r idea 9 ! ^w reprobation1 :i* is also conta9$ 9 scripture1 or d$ucible f x1 & t respects ! purpose ( ,god to puni% ^? = _! iniquities1 :om he w n save4 ,n to be sav$1 is ! same z to be puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction1 f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & ! glory ( 8 p[]4 ,& ,god's purpose1 relat+ h]eunto1 is express$ 9 scripture by 8 appo9t+ !m to wra?1 #a ,!ss4 v4 #i4 = ^? s9s :i* he =e-saw !y w\ld commit4 ,?is is :at "s call pre-damnation1 z tak5 f t expression ( ! apo/le1 ,jude1 v]4 #d1 #ac4 conc]n+ "s :o _h crept into ! *ur* unaw>es1 :om he describes z ungodly m51 t is1 notori\sly s1 :o turn$ ! grace ( ,god into lascivi\sness1 = :om is res]v$ ! blackness ( d>kness =ev]2 ( ^! he says1 t !y 7 be=e ( old1 orda9$ to ?is condemnation1 :]e ,god is repres5t$ z puni%+ s9n]s1 9 proportion to _! crimes2 & ?is is consid]$ z ! result ( t et]nal purpose1 :i* 0 f\nd$ on 8 =e-sight ( _! contract+ t guilt :]eby !y w\ld r5d] !mselves liable to x4 ,if ?is doctr9e be ?us expla9$1 x w appe> agreeable1 n only to scripture1 b to ! div9e p]fections1 & !re=e too great a tru? to be treat$ ) t abhorr5ce1 ) :i* x g5]ally is1 )\t expla9+1 di/+ui%+ or fairly ent]+ into ! m]its ( ! cause4 ,x is a v easy matt] to r5d] any doctr9e odi\s1 by misrepres5tation1 z !y on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 h done ?is ( reprobation1 :i* we %all briefly consid]1 & !re9 take leave to expla9 x 9 a diff]5t mann]1 :]eby x w appe> n only wor?y to be def5d$1 z r$\nd+ to ! glory ( ,god1 b a pla9 & evid5t tru?1 f\nd$ on scripture4 ,if ?is doctr9e 7 to be consid]$ no o!rwise1 ?an z x is (t5 repres5t$ by !m1 we %\ld dislike x1 z mu* z !y d2 = :5 !y pret5d t we h]e9 suppose ,god to be sev]e & cruel to 8 creatures1 delight+ himself 91 & triumph+ ov] !m1 9 _! mis]y3 & t he decre$1 f all et]nity1 to damn ! greate/ "p ( mank9d1 )\t any consid]ation ( _! s91 z ! result ( 8 arbitr>y w1 or dom9ion1 z he has a "r to dispose ( 8 creatures1 accord+ to 8 pleasure1 & t z a means to atta9 ?is end1 z ?\gh x 7 9 itself desirable1 he leaves !m to !mselves1 bl9ds _! m9ds1 & h>d5s _! he>ts1 & (f]s ^! occasions (1 & inducem5ts to s91 :i* are z /umbl+-blocks 9 _! way1 & t he det]m9$ t 8 provid5ce %\ld be s conv]sant ab\t ! w ( man1 z t x %\ld be "u a natural necessity1 or k9d ( compulsion1 to :at is evil1 )\t consid]+ ! corruption & depravity ( nature1 z a vici\s habit1 :i* !y _h contract$2 & t all ?is is done 9 pursuance ( ?is decree ( reprobation4 ,x is v probable t _m :o give ?is acc\nt ( ?is doctr9e1 h no o!r f\ndation = x1 b ! popul> outcry ( ^? :o are n appris$ ( ! me?ods t are g5]ally tak5 to expla9 & def5d x2 or else !y suppose t x _c be def5d$1 )\t be+ expos$ to ^? exceptions :i* are conta9$ 9 ! acc\nt !y give ( x4 ,b we %all take no f>!r notice ( ?is1 b proce$ to expla9 & def5d x ano!r way4 ,&1 #a4 ,z to ! =m] bran* !re(1 namely1 pret]ition1 or ,god's pass+ by1 or reject+ ^? :om he ha? n *os5 to salvation1 let x be premis$2 t ,god1 9 8 et]nal purpose1 consid]$ all mank9d z fall51 :i* mu/ be suppos$ to h be5 =ekn[n by him1 o!rwise he w\ld n be said to be omnisci5t1 & ! result ( 8 =e-k is 8 det]m9+ to leave a "p ( !m 9 _! fall5 /ate1 9 :i* he might h left ! :ole _w to p]i% )\t be+ liable to ! lea/ *>ge ( inju/ice4 ,?is is :at we call 8 reject+ !m1 & accord+ly x is oppos$ to 8 hav+ *os5 ! re/ to et]nal life4 ,^! t]ms ( opposition are pla9ly conta9$ 9 scripture3 ?us x is said1 ,! election ha? obta9$ x1 & ! re/ 7 bl9d$1 ,rom4 xi4 #g4 n by ,god's lead+ !m into mi/akes1 or giv+ !m false ideas ( ?+s1 b !y 7 left to ! bl9dness ( _! m9ds1 :i* 0 ! result ( _! apo/asy f ,god2 & else:]e our ,savi\r says1 ,?\ ha/ hid ^! ?+s f ! wise & prud5t1 & ha/ reveal$ !m unto babes1 ,matt4 xi4 #be4 ,?\ ha/ hid1 t is1 n reveal$ !m2 & t ei!r objectively1 z respect+ ^? :o are de/itute ( ! light ( ! gospel2 or subjectively1 z he did n effectually1 or sav+ly enlight5 !m ) ! light ( life1 by reveal+ ,*ri/ 9 !m1 z ! apo/le calls x1 ,gal4 i4 #af4 & !re=e x is z ?\gh he _h said1 ?\ ha/ det]m9$ n to give to "s ! means ( grace1 nor to o!rs ! sav+ efficacy !re(1 su* z !y are p>tak]s (1 :o are *os5 to salvation4 ,accord+ly1 he is said to h suff]$ all nations to walk 9 _! own ways1 ,acts xiv4 #af4 t is1 n to re/ra9 or prev5t ! break+ =? ( corruption1 z he might h done2 & else:]e1 to h w9k$ at1 *ap4 xvii4 #cj4 t is1 z x may be r5d]$1 ov]-look$ ! greate/ "p ( ! _w1 :i* is no o!r ?an 8 reject+ or pass+ !m by2 & 9 ?is s5se we are to und]/& t difficult mode ( speak+ us$ by ! apo/le1 ,:om he w he h>d5e?1 ,rom4 ix4 #ah4 by :i* no?+ else is int5d$ b 8 purpos+ to leave _m to ! h>dness ( _! own he>ts4 ,god =bid t any "o %\ld ?9k t !re is a positive act conta9$ 9 ^? words1 z ?\gh ,god infus$ h>dness into ! he>ts ( any2 = ! mean+ is only ?is1 t he det]m9$ to d5y he>t-s(t5+ grace to t "p ( mank9d1 :om he _h n =e-orda9$ to et]nal life4 ,t !re 0 su* a purpose relat+ h]eunto1 is evid5t1 because :atev] ,god does 9 ! me?ods ( 8 provid5ce1 is ! result ( an et]nal purpose4 ,?is no "o1 :o obs]ves ! disp5sations ( ,god's provid5ce1 & all[s z e "o mu/ d1 t all t he does 0 pre-conc]t$ by him1 c ju/ly d5y4 ,b t :i* mu/ be f>!r enquir$ into1 z to ?is matt]1 is1 :e!r ,god's det]m9+ to pass by a "p ( mank9d1 be an act ( sov]eignty or ( ju/ice4 ,& ?is may also be judg$ (1 by ! ext]nal disp5sation ( 8 provid5ce2 s f> z !re is sov]eignty1 or ju/ice1 visible 9 !m1 we are to conclude t ?is purpose1 relat+ !reunto1 0 ! result ( "o or o!r ( ^! p]fections4 ,9 "s respects x is an act ( sov]eignty3 ,z1 = in/ance1 t ,god %\ld give "o nation ! gospel1 or ! means ( grace1 & d5y x to ano!r2 x is n because he sees any ?+ 9 "o "p ( ! _w1 t obliges him !reunto1 m ?an 9 ! o!r2 b ! reason is1 z 0 obs]v$ 9 ! scripture b n[ m5tion$1 because x seem$ good 9 8 sight1 ,matt4 xi4 #bf4 ,moreov]1 8 giv+ special grace1 :]eby "s are effectually call$ & sanctifi$2 & d5y+ x to o!rs1 is an act ( sov]eign pleasure4 ,b on ! o!r h&1 ,god is said sometimes1 9 ! ext]nal disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 to leave m5 to !mselves1 to give !m up to _! own he>ts lu/1 9 a judicial way1 :i* supposes n only ! commission ( s91 b p]sons be+ ob/9ate & resolutely det]m9$ to cont9ue 9 x4 ,?us ,god sai? conc]n+ 8 p2 ,israel w\ld none ( me2 s ,i gave !m up to _! own he>ts' lu/s1 & !y walk$ 9 _! own c\nsels1 ,psal4 lxxxi4 #aa1 #ab4 & ! ,psalmi/ says else:]e1 ,add iniquity to _! iniquity1 ,psal4 lxix4 #bg4 :i* words ,i w\ld r consid] z a pr$iction ?an a pray]1 or z an expression ( ! *ur*'s acquiesc5ce 9 ,god's righte\s judgm5ts1 :i* !y _h gr\nd to conclude1 t he w\ld inflict on an imp5it5t1 incorrigible p2 ^! are express$1 by add+ iniquity to iniquity1 n z ?\gh he design$ to infuse any habit ( s9 into !m1 = t is inconsi/5t ) ! hol9ess ( 8 nature2 b t he w\ld reject1 & leave !m to !mselves1 9 a judicial way1 z a puni%m5t inflict$ on !m = _! iniquities1 ! consequ5ce :]e( w\ld be _! own add+ iniquity to iniquity4 ,?us1 9 diff]5t respects1 ! purpose ( ,god1 9 pass+ by a "p ( mank9d1 may be consid]$1 ei!r z ! result ( 8 sov]eign pleasure1 or z an act ( ju/ice4 #b4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid] ! o!r bran* ( reprobation1 :i* "s call pre-damnation1 or 7to use ! scripture-expression be=e ref]r$ to7 ,god's =e-orda9+ ^? :o %all n be sav$1 to t condemnation1 :i* !y %all fall "u1 z expos+ !mselves to x by _! own wick$ness2 :i* is no?+ else b 8 det]m9+1 f all et]nity1 to puni% ^?1 z a judge1 :o %\ld1 by _! own crimes1 des]ve x1 & !reby to v9dicate ! hol9ess ( 8 nature & law4 ,"h let x be obs]v$1 t :5 ?is doctr9e is reproa*$ or misrepres5t$1 x is describ$ z an act ( div9e sov]eignty1 b t we are z ready to d5y & oppose z !y are1 s9ce1 accord+ to ! description we h giv5 ( x1 x c be no o!r ?an an act ( ju/ice2 =1 if to condemn1 or puni%1 be an act ( ju/ice1 !n ! decree1 relat+ h]eunto1 mu/ be equally s1 = "o is to be judg$ ( by ! o!r4 ,if ,god _c puni% creatures z su*1 b z crim9als & rebels1 !n he mu/ be suppos$ to h consid]$ !m z su*1 :51 9 8 et]nal purpose1 he det]m9$ to puni% !m4 ,no man c /yle ?is an act ( cruelty1 or sev]ity 9 ,god1 b ^? :o reckon ! puni%+ ( s9 to be s1 & are dispos$ to *>ge ! ,judge ( all ) n do+ "r1 or (f]+ an injury to 8 creatures1 :5 he p\rs =? ! vials ( 8 wra? on !m1 :o1 by _! bold & wilful crimes1 r5d] !mselves obnoxi\s !reunto4 ,"h let x be consid]$1 t ,god1 9 8 actual provid5ce1 is n ! au?or ( s91 ?\gh he suff] x to be committ$ 9 ! _w4 ,&1 s9ce 8 p]mitt+1 or n h9d]+ x1 _c be said to be ! cause ( its be+ committ$1 !re be+ no cause !re(1 b ! w ( man2 x foll[s1 f h5ce1 t ,god's puni%+ s91 is n to be resolv$ into 8 p]mission ( x1 z ! cause !re(1 b into ! rebellion ( man's w1 z refus+ to be subject to ! div9e law2 & ?us ,god consid]$ m51 :51 9 8 et]nal purpose1 he det]m9$ to condemn ^?1 ^: des]t ( ?is puni%m5t 0 =ese51 by him1 f all et]nity4 ,& is ?is a doctr9e to be s mu* decri$8 ,i _c b wond] ! le>n$ au?or1 :om ,i h be=e ref]r$ to1 z oppos+ ?is doctr9e1#bac %\ld s f> give into ! common & popul> way ( misrepres5t+ x1 unless he design$1 by ?is way ( oppos+ x to r5d] x dete/$2 :5 he speaks conc]n+ !m1 m5tion$ 9 ,jude1 v]4 #d4 :o 7 be=e1 ( old1 orda9$ to ?is condemnation1 he says1 8,?is _c be meant ( any div9e ord9ation1 or appo9tm5t ( !m1 to et]nal condemnation1 because x _c be ?\ght1 )\t horror1 t ,god do? ?us orda9 m5 to p]dition1 be=e !y _h a be+40 ,if he _h express$ 8 horror & res5tm5t aga9/ ,god's orda9+ m5 to p]dition1 z creatures1 x _h be5 j2 b to express ?is dete/ation aga9/ ,god's orda9+ m5 to p]dition1 :o are describ$ z ^! are1 is to expose ?is doctr9e )\t reason2 & x is /ill m /range t he %\ld ca/ ?is c5sure ^u x1 :5 he owns 9 8 f>!r explication ( ?is text1 8,t ,god orda9e? none to puni%m5t b s9n]s1 & ungodly m51 z ^! p]sons "h are /yl$1 & t ^! 7 m5 ( :om x 0 be=e writt51 or prophesi$1 t !y %\ld be condemn$ = _! wick$ness20 s9ce !re is n mu* diff]5ce 9 ! me?od ( reason+1 betwe5 say+ t ! condemnation ( s9n]s1 = _! wick$ness1 0 be=e writt51 or prophesi$1 & say+1 t ,god =e-orda9$ !m to et]nal puni%m5t4 ,i am s5sible t _m are l$ into ?is mi/ake1 by suppos+ t we give a v injuri\s & p]v]se s5se ( t text1 9 :i* ! doctr9e ( reprobation is conta9$1 :i*1 x may be1 has occasion$ ?is reproa* to be ca/ ^u x4 ,= :5 ! apo/le says1 9 ,rom4 ix4 #bb4 ,:at if ,god will+ to %ew 8 wra?1 & to make 8 p[] kn[n1 endur$ ) mu* long-suff]+1 ! vessels ( wra? fitt$ to de/ruction1 "s suppose t we und]/& ?is text1 z ?\gh ^! vessels ( wra? 71 f all et]nity1 prep>$ = de/ruction by ,god1 & t 8 et]nal purpose1 is 8 fitt+ !m = x1 z int5d+ to br+ ab\t t end1 viz4 8 de/roy+ !m4 ,b if any h express$ !mselves 9 su* a way1 z is equival5t !reunto1 let !m be acc\ntable = _! own s5se ( ! text2 ?\gh ?is ,i may say1 t "s1 ev5 ( !m1 :o give into ! ,supralaps>ian way ( expla9+ ! doctr9e ( pr$e/9ation1 h n und]/ood x 9 ?is s5se2#bad & ! s5se :i* ,i w\ld give ( x is ?is1 t ^?1 :om ! apo/le speaks ( z vessels ( wra?1 are p]sons :om ,god _h reject$1 & f ! =esight ( ! s9s :i* !y w\ld commit1 he _h appo9t$ !m to wra?1 :i* is an expression ! apo/le uses else:]e1 #a ,!ss4 v4 #i4 b !y 7 appo9t$ to wra?1 n z creatures1 b z s9n]s2 !y are describ$ z fitt$ to de/ruction1 n by ,god's act1 b _! own1 & t is ! reason ( _! be+ =e-orda9$ to x4#bae ,!re is ano!r scripture1 :i* is g5]ally cit$ by ^? :o treat on ?is subject1 t we are to use ! utmo/ caution 9 expla9+1 le/ we give j occasion1 to ^? :o oppose x1 to express _! abhorr5ce ( x1 z inconsi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections1 namely1 :at ! apo/le says conc]n+ ^? t 7 n elect$1 :om he calls ! re/ ( ! ,jewi% nation1 9 ,rom4 xi4 #g-aj4 t !y 7 bl9d$1 & t ,god _h giv5 !m ! _s ( slumb]1 eyes t !y %\ld n see1 & e>s t !y %\ld n he>2 & he speaks ( _! table be+ made a sn>e1 & a trap & a /umbl+-block1 & a recomp5se to !m2 let _! eyes be d>k5$1 t !y may n see1 & b[ d[n _! back always4 ,! s5se :i* !y1 :o misrepres5t ?is doctr9e1 suppose t we put ^u ?is scripture1 is1 t !y1 :o are reprobat$1 h1 z a consequ5ce !re(1 occasions ( s9 laid 9 _! way1 "s ?+s design$ to bl9d _! m9ds1 ca/ a mi/ be=e _! eyes1 & s lead !m out ( ! way1 & o!r ?+s1 t prove a sn>e to !m1 a trap1 & occasion ( s91 & all ?is ) a design to br+ ab\t t damnation :i* ,god _h orda9$ = !m1 9 ?is decree ( reprobation2 :i* s5se ( ?is scripture nev] 01 nor c\ld be giv51 by any "o1 :o has a due reg>d to ! div9e p]fections4 ,& %all ?is doctr9e be judg$ ( h]eby1 :5 x is v h>d to f9d any1 h[ ungu>d$ soev] !y are 9 _! modes ( speak+1 t und]/& ?is text z !y repres5t x8 ,we %all !re=e consid] :at is probably ! mean+ ( ?is scripture1 ) :i* ! doctr9e we h laid d[n is v consi/5t4 ,x is n to be und]/ood z ?\gh ,god 7 ! au?or ( ^! s9s1 :i* !y are said to be *>g$ )2 b ?is bl9dness & /upidity1 :i* is call$1 ,a _s ( slumb] z x is connect$ ) ! idea ( _! be+ reject$ ( ,god1 & 8 det]m9+ n to give !m ! contr>y graces1 is consid]$1 z ! consequ5ce1 n ! effect !re(1 & t n ! imm$iate1 b ! remote consequ5ce !re(1 9 ! same s5se z /eal+ is ! consequ5ce ( pov]ty1 9 ^? :o h a vici\s incl9ation !reunto4 ,?us :5 a p]son1 :o has contract$ ^? habits ( s91 t t5d to turn m5 aside f ,god1 is de/itute ( prev5t+ & re/ra9+ grace1 ! consequ5ce !re(1 is1 t ^! corruptions w break =? ) great] viol5ce2 & ,god is n oblig$ to give ?is grace to an apo/ate1 fall5 creature1 mu* less to "o :o has misimprov$ ! means ( grace1 by :i* a multitude ( s9s might h be5 prev5t$2 s t no?+ is int5d$ h]eby b ?is1 t !y are left to !mselves1 & p]mitt$ to /umble & fall1 & to commit ^? abom9ations1 :i*1 if !y _h n be5 ?us judicially left1 w\ld h be5 prev5t$1 & z ! consequ5ce !re(1 !y run into _m s9s1 :i* !y might h avoid$2 = ?\gh we suppose t x is n 9 a man's own p[]1 z de/itute ( ! grace ( ,god1 to br+ himself into a reg5]ate or conv]t$ /ate1 7z w be f>!r consid]$1 9 its prop] place7 nev]!less1 we d n d5y b t m5 might1 9 ! "r use ( ! gifts ( nature1 avoid _m s9s1 :i* !y1 :o are said to be ?us bl9d$1 & h>d5$1 run into1 & s increase _! guilt & mis]y1 especially :]e !y are n prev5t$ by ! grace ( ,god1 :i* he may1 )\t any impea*m5t ( 8 provid5ce1 d5y to ^? :om he has n *os5 to et]nal life1 z he might1 _h he pleas$1 h d5i$ x to ! :ole _w1 & mu* m to ^? :o h n improv$ ! common grace1 :i* !y receiv$1 b h1 ?r\gh ! wick$ness ( _! nature1 proce$$ f "o degree ( s9 unto ano!r4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 :i*1 "s suppose we und]/& 9 su* a s5se1 z gives ! l occasion ( prejudice to _m aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 9 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #aa1 #ab4 ,= ?is cause ,god %all s5d !m /rong delusion1 t !y %\ld believe a lie1 t !y all might be damn$ :o believ$ n ! tru?1 b _h pleasure 9 unrighte\sness2 ! mean+ :]e( is ?is1 t ,god suff]$ !m to be delud$1 :o1 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 are repres5t$ z n receiv+ ! love ( ! tru?2 n t ,god 0 ! au?or ( ^! delusions1 or deceiv$ !m by a false repres5tation ( ?+s to !m1 or by excit+ or incl9+ !m to adh]e to ! sugge/ions ( ^? :o lie 9 wait to deceive2 b1 s9ce he did n design to give !m grace "u ! means ( grace1 or to enable !m to receive ! tru? 9 ! love !re(1 :i* he 0 n oblig$ to d to any1 mu* less to ^? :o rebell$ aga9/ ! light t _h be5 already giv5 !m2 h]eupon1 ?r\gh ! bl9dness ( _! own m9ds1 !y became an easy prey to ^? :o endeav\r$ to ensn>e or delude !m2 s t ! decree ( ,god only respects 8 d5y+ prev5t+ grace to ^?1 :o1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( _! own nature1 took occasion1 f !nce1 to run great] l5g?s 9 _! apo/asy f1 & rebellion aga9/ ,god4 ,& z = t mode ( speak+ "h us$1 t ,god %all s5d !m /rong delusions1 t only respects 8 w to p]mit x1 & n 8 design to delude !m4 ,!re is ano!r scripture to ! same purpose1 9 ,psal4 lxxxi4 #ab4 ,s ,i gave !m up unto _! own he>t's lu/1 & !y walk$ 9 _! own c\nsels2 ! mean+ ( :i* is1 t ,god left !m to !mselves1 & !n lu/1 or ! corrupt habits ( s91 :i* !y _h acquir$1 conceiv$1 &1 z ! apo/le ,james speaks1 br\ght =? s91 *ap i4 #ae4 or great] acts ( s91 :i* expos$ !m to a great] degree ( condemnation2 & all ?is is to be resolv$ into ,god's p]missive w1 or purpose1 to leave man1 9 8 fall5 /ate1 to himself1 :i* he might d1 )\t giv+ occasion to any to say1 on ! "o h&1 t he is ! au?or ( s92 or1 on ! o!r1 t he deals injuri\sly ) ! s9ful creature4 ,& to ?is we may add our ,savi\r's words conc]n+ ! ,jews1 9 ,john xii4 #ci1 #dj4 ,!re=e !y c\ld n believe1 because t ,esaias said aga91 ,he ha? bl9d$ _! eyes1 & h>d5$ _! he>t2 t !y %\ld n see ) _! eyes1 nor und]/& ) _! he>t1 & be conv]t$1 & ,i %\ld heal !m4 ,! s5se :i* !y1 :o misrepres5t ?is doctr9e1 suppose we put ^u !m1 & conclude1 t no o!r is consi/5t ) ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+1 is1 t ! unbelief1 :i* ! ,jews are *>g$ )1 0 pr9cipally1 if n altoge!r1 resolv$ into ,god's et]nal purpose1 to bl9d _! eyes1 & h>d5 _! he>ts1 namely1 by "s positive act1 z a cause produc+ ?is effect1 ) ?is view1 t !y %\ld n be conv]t$1 & sav$1 t !reby 8 decree to condemn !m1 might take effect4 ,x is no wond] to f9d p]sons prejudic$ aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 :5 set 9 su* a light2 b z ?is is v remote f ! explication we h giv5 !re(1 s our ,savi\r's design1 9 ?is text1 is to give an acc\nt :y ^? miracles1 :i* he wr\ght be=e ! ,jews1 7 ineffectual = _! conviction2 ! m imm$iate cause :]e( 0 ! bl9dness ( _! m9d1 & ! h>dness ( _! he>ts1 inasmu* z !y _h %ut _! eyes aga9/ ! light1 &1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( _! nature1 _h h>d5$ _! own he>ts4 ,z to :at ,god is said to h done1 9 a judicial way1 agreeable to ! mode ( speak+ "h us$1 :5 x is said1 ,he ha? h>d5$ _! he>ts1 x imports no?+ else b 8 leav+ !m to ! h>dness ( _! own he>ts1 or d5y+ !m he>t-s(t5+ grace1 :i* w\ld h be5 an effectual rem$y aga9/ x4 ,& may n ,god d5y 8 grace to s9n]s1 )\t be+ *>g$ z ! au?or ( s91 or ! blame !re( devolv$ on him1 & n !mselves8 ,&1 s9ce ?is judicial act ( provid5ce _c b be ! result ( an et]nal purpose1 is !re any ?+1 9 ?is decree1 t reflects on 8 p]fections1 any m ?an !re is 9 ! execution !re(8 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 9 ,prov4 xvi4 #d4 ,! ,"l ha? made all ?+s = himself2 yea1 ev5 ! wick$ = ! day ( evil2 f :5ce !y inf]1 t ! doctr9e ( reprobation1 :i* !y suppose to be f\nd$ on a p]v]se s5se giv5 ( x1 includes 9 x ! div9e purpose to make man to damn him2 = !y conclude t we und]/& x 9 t s5se2 & !y proce$ a little f>!r ?an ?is1 & pret5d t we inf] f x1 t ,god made m5 wick$1 or t he made !m wick$ = 8 glory1 z if he _h ne$ ( s9ful man = t end4 ,i %\ld nev] h ?\ght t s vile a consequ5ce c\ld be drawn f ?is doctr9e1 if ! le>n$ writ]1 be=e m5tion$1 _h n told ! _w t we inf] ?is f x2#baf &1 to give c\nt5ance to ?is sugge/ion1 he quotes a passage out ( ,dr4 ,twiss2#bag 8 words are ^!3 8,t all1 besides ! elect1 ,god ha? orda9$ to br+ !m =? into ! _w 9 _! corrupt mass1 & to p]mit !m to !mselves1 to g on 9 _! own ways1 & s f9ally to p]sev]e 9 s92 &1 la/ly1 to damn !m = _! s91 = ! manife/ation ( ! glory ( 8 ju/ice on !m40 ,i am n a%am$ to own my v great e/eem ( ?is excell5tly le>n$ & pi\s writ]1 :o 0 z consid]able = t "p ( le>n+1 :i* 8 works discov] him to h be5 conv]sant 91 z mo/ 9 8 day2 ?\gh ,i _c ?9k myself oblig$1 9 e respect1 to expla9 ?is doctr9e z he does2 & ,dr4 ,:itby knew v well1 t if su* an inf]5ce1 z :at we h be5 speak+ (1 7 to be d$uc$ f ! writ+s ( any1 :o ma9ta9 ! doctr9e ( reprobation1 x mu/ be f "o :o gives into ! ,supralaps>ian way ( expla9+ x2 & ?is expression1 :i*1 x may be1 0 a little ungu>d$1 seems to bid z fair = x z any o!r he c\ld h f\nd out3 ,b any "o t reads x1 )\t prejudice1 & especially t comp>es x ) :at is connect$ !re)1 w\ld n suppose t any ?+ is int5d$ h]eby1 t gives ! lea/ gr\nd to conclude t ,god made m5 wick$ = ! manife/ation ( 8 ju/ice4 ,! mo/ obnoxi\s "p ( ?is quotation1 is1 ,god orda9$ to br+ =? into ! _w ! non-elect1 9 _! corrupt mass1 t is1 t p]sons1 :o are e day born into ! _w1 are ! se$ ( corrupt & fall5 man1 & s h ! habits ( s9 propagat$ ) _! nature1 :i* _m o!r div9es h endeav\r$ to ma9ta94 ,:at my s5tim5ts are conc]n+ ?is matt]1 ,i %all r *oose to insi/ on1 "u a foll[+ answ]1 9 :i* we %all be lead to speak ( ! doctr9e ( orig9al s91 & ( t corruption ( nature1 :i* is ! consequ5ce ( x2 !re=e1 pass+ ?is by1 !re is no?+1 9 :at rema9s ( ?is quotation1 b :at is v def5sible1 & f> f mak+ ,god ! au?or ( s92 = we may obs]ve1 t all he says1 conc]n+ ! provid5ce ( ,god relat+ to ?is matt]1 is only1 t he p]mits1 or leaves !m to !mselves1 & he supposes !m f9ally to p]sev]e 9 s91 )\t :i* !y _c be liable to damnation1 or ! display ( ! ju/ice ( ,god !re92 & if ! au?or1 :o br+s ?is quotation1 _h duly consid]$ ! words imm$iately be=e1 he might h se5 ! reason to h sav$ himself ! tr\ble ( mak+ ?is reflection ^u x2 = ,dr4 ,twiss1 :o1 ?\gh a ,supralaps>ian1 says1 8,t he reckons t controv]sy1 relat+ to ! ord] ( ,god's decrees1 to be m]ely ,apex ,logicus1 z he calls x1 a logical nicety20 & adds1 8,t 8 op9ion ab\t x is well kn[n1 namely1 t ,god do? n orda9 any man to damnation1 be=e ! consid]ation ( s920 &1 a few l9es aft]1 he says1 8,t ,god1 ( 8 m]e pleasure1 creat$ all1 b1 ( 8 m]e pleasure1 he damne? none2 b e "o t is damn$1 is damn$ = 8 s91 & t wilfully committ$1 & contumaci\sly cont9u$ 9 by !m t come to ripe ye>s40 ,& if no?+ m ?an ?is is int5d$ by ! doctr9e ( reprobation1 x ought n to be s misrepres5t$1 ) a design to ca/ an odium ^u x4 ,b to return to ! scripture b n[ m5tion$3 ,:5 ,god is said to h made ! wick$ = ! day ( evil1 ! mean+ is n t man's damnation 0 ! end design$ by ,god1 9 creat+ him1 = !re are "s o!r ideas t int]v5e betwe5 ,god's purpose to create & condemn him2 he mu/ be consid]$ n b>ely z a creature1 b z a s9n]2 n[1 z ,god did n create man t he might s91 he c\ld n be said to create him1 t he might condemn him4 ,accord+ly1 ! s5se :i* "s give ( ?is text1 is1 t ,god is said to h made all ?+s = himself1 to wit1 = 8 own glory4 ,& inasmu* z "s w be ready to object1 t ,god w h no glory f ! wick$1 :o oppose 8 "n & int]e/ 9 ! _w2 ! answ] to ?is is1 t 9 !m1 f :om he %all h no glory1 z a ,savi\r1 he w1 not)/&+1 be glorifi$ z a ,judge2 :i* judicial act1 ?\gh x be def]r$ = a "t1 :ile 8 long-suff]+ waits ^u !m1 yet x %all fall heavily on !m1 9 ! day ( evil3 :i* is v remote f t supposition1 t ,god made man to damn him4 ,& !re is a s5se giv5 ( x by "s1 :o are on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 :i* seems equally probable1 or agreeable to ! m9d ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & is n 9 ! lea/ subv]sive ( ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 namely1 8,t ! ,"l dispose? all ?+s ?r\gh\t ! _w1 to s]ve su* ends z he ?9ks fit to design1 :i* !y _c refuse to comply )al2 = if any man be s wick$ z to oppose 8 w1 he w n lose _! s]vice2 b :5 he br+s a public calamity ^u a c\ntry1 employ !m to be ! execution]s ( 8 wra?3 ,( ?is !re 0 a rem>kable in/ance 9 ! de/ruction ( ,j]usalem1 by ! ,roman soldi]s1 :om our ,savi\r us$1 to puni% 8 crucifi]s1 n t !y und]took t w> out ( any design or desire to d our bless$ ,savi\r "r1 b out ( an ambition to enslave ! _w2 yet ,god made use ( !m = ano!r design1 z public execution]s1 by :om he puni%$ ! ungodly#bah40 ,s ! ,assyrian is said1 9 ,isa4 x4 #e1 #f4 to be ! rod ( ,god's ang]1 & to be s5t aga9/ ! p ( ,israel1 & to lead !m captive1 & !re9 to tread !m d[n1 l ! mire 9 ! /reets#bai4 ,& z to :at conc]ns ! purpose ( ,god1 on :i* ^! judicial proce$+s dep5d1 ?is is to be judg$ ( by ! execution !re(1 z is evid5tly to be inf]r$ f !nce4 ,& ?is is ! s5se 9 :i* we und]/& ! doctr9e ( reprobation1 z 9 ! =ego+ argum5t4 ,?us we h endeav\r$ to prove ! doctr9e ( election & reprobation1 & def5d x f ! reproa*es & misrepres5tations ca/ ^u x by consid]+ x1 n only z agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 b z f\nd$ on scripture4 ,we %all !re=e proce$1 ,,vi4 ,to enquire1 :e!r ! contr>y doctr9e z def5d$ by "s1 be n d]ogatory to ! div9e p]fections1 & !re=e does n conta9 great] absurdities2 or1 if expressions ( dete/ation 7 a suffici5t argum5t to set x aside1 :e!r we h n z mu* reason to te/ify our dislike t way1 z !y h aga9/ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+8 ,z to t "p ( ! *>ge br\ght aga9/ u1 z ?\gh we repres5t$ ,god z sev]e & cruel to 8 creatures2 or t x is inconsi/5t ) 8 goodness to suppose t he leaves any to !mselves 9 _! fall5 /ate1 s z n to give !m ! means ( grace1 :5 he knew t be+ de/itute !re(1 !y c\ld n believe1 & s w\ld fall %ort ( salvation1 pursuant to 8 et]nal purpose relat+ !reunto3 c ?is be said to be inconsi/5t ) 8 goodness1 any m ?an all 8 o!r displays ( v9dictive ju/ice8 ,if !y suppose t x is1 we might easily retort ! argum5t ^u !m s9ce !y w n ass]t1 t ! :ole race ( fall5 man %all be sav$2 &1 if s1 mu/ we n suppose t ,god c]ta9ly =e-knew ?is1 o!rwise :]e is 8 inf9ite und]/&+8 ,& if he knew t ?is w\ld be ! consequ5ce ( _! be+ born1 & liv+ 9 ! _w1 :]e is 8 goodness 9 br++ !m into x8 ,if x be said t !y h a free-w to *oose :at is good1 & s _h a p[] to atta9 salvation2 !re=e _! n atta9+ x1 is :olly ow+ to !mselves4 ,suppose ?is 7 tak5 = grant$1 )\t ent]+ on t subject at pres5t2 yet x mu/ be f>!r enquir$ :e!r !y w all[ t ,god =e-"k t !y w\ld abuse ?is fre$om ( w1 or p[] to make !mselves holy or happy2 &1 if s1 c\ld he n h prev5t$ ?is8 ,did he make a w t he c\ld n gov]n or re/ra98 ,c\ld he n h prev5t$ ! s9 t he knew !y w\ld commit8 ,&1 if he c\ld1 :y did he n d x1 & !reby prev5t _! ru91 :i* he knew w\ld be ! consequ5ce h]e(8 ,s t if m5 are dispos$ to f9d fault ) ! div9e disp5sation1 x is no difficult matt] to inv5t "s me?ods ( reason+ to give umbrage to x2 &1 inde$ ?is objection is n s mu* aga9/ ,god's =e-orda9+ :at comes to pass1 z x is a spurn+ at 8 judicial h&1 & f9d+ fault ) ! equity ( 8 proce$+s1 :5 he takes v5geance on s9n]s = _! iniquities2 or *>g+ sev]ity on ,god1 because all mank9d are n ! objects ( 8 goodness1 & consequ5tly n elect$ to et]nal life4 ,b pass+ by ?is1 we %all proce$ to consid] h[1 9 sev]al in/ances1 ! me?ods us$ to oppose ! doctr9e1 :i* we are ma9ta9+1 are att5d$ ) _m absurd consequ5ces1 d]ogatory to ! div9e p]fections2 :i* f>!r discov]s ! unreasonabl5ess ( _! opposition to x2 p>ticul>ly1 #a4 ,x repres5ts ,god z indet]m9ate1 or unresolv$ :at to d1 :i* is ! pla9 s5se ( _! ass]t+ t he has n =e-orda9$ :atev] comes to pass4 ,to suppose him de/itute ( any det]m9ation1 is directly contr>y to 8 wisdom & sov]eignty1 & x w\ld argue t !re are "s excell5cies & p]fections belong+ to intellig5t creatures1 :i* are to be d5i$ to him1 :o is a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection3 b if1 on ! o!r h&1 !y suppose t e ?+1 :i* comes to pass1 is det]m9$ by him2 nev]!less1 t 8 det]m9ations1 z !y respect ! actions ( intellig5t creatures1 are n c]ta9 & p]emptory1 b su* z may be disannull$1 or r5d]$ ineffectual z tak+ 8 measures f ! unc]ta9 det]m9ations ( man's w2 ?is is1 9 effect to say1 t !y are n det]m9$ by ,god2 = an unc]ta9 det]m9ation1 or a conditional purpose1 _c prop]ly be call$ a det]m9ation4 ,?us = ,god to det]m9e1 t he t believes %all be sav$1 )\t resolv+ to give t fai? :i* is necess>y to salvation1 is1 9 effect1 n to det]m9e t any %all be sav$2 =1 s9ce !y suppose t x is left to man's free-w to believe or n1 & lib]ty is g5]ally expla9$ by !m1 z imply+ t a p]son might1 _h he pleas$1 h done ! contr>y to t :i* he is said to d freely2 x foll[s t all mank9d might n h believ$1 & rep5t$1 & consequ5tly t !y might h miss$ ( salvation1 & !n ! purpose ( ,god1 relat+ !reunto1 is ! same z ?\gh he _h be5 indet]m9ate1 z to t matt]4 ,b1 if1 on ! o!r h&1 !y suppose t to prev5t ?is disappo9tm5t1 ,god ov]-rules ! free actions ( m51 9 ord] to ! accompli%m5t ( 8 own purpose1 !n !y give up _! own cause1 & all[ u all t we cont5d =2 b ?is !y are n dispos$ to d2 !re=e we _c see h[ ! indep5d5cy ( ! div9e w c be def5d$ by !m1 consi/5tly ) _! me?od ( oppos+ ?is doctr9e4 ,aga91 if x be suppos$1 z an exp$i5t to f5ce aga9/ ?is absurd consequ5ce1 t ,god =e-knew :at 8 creatures w\ld d1 & t 8 det]m9ations 7 ! result !re(1 &1 consequ5tly1 t ! ev5t is z c]ta9 z ! div9e =e-k1 ?is is :at is n univ]sally all[$ ( by !m2 = _m are s5sible t x is z h>d to prove1 t ,god =e-knew :at mu/ c]ta9ly come to pass1 )\t inf]r+ ! inevitable necessity ( ?+s1 z x is to ass]t t1 he will$ or det]m9$ !m1 :]eby !y are r5d]$ ev5tually necess>y4 ,& if !y suppose t ,god =e-knew :at 8 creatures w\ld d1 &1 p>ticul>ly1 t !y w\ld conv]t !mselves1 & improve ! lib]ty ( _! w1 s z to r5d] !mselves objects fit = div9e grace1 )\t suppos+ t he det]m9$ to ex]t t p[] & grace1 :i* 0 necess>y !reunto2 ?is is to exclude 8 provid5ce f hav+ a h& 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w1 or to ass]t t 8 det]m9ations r respect :at o!rs w d1 ?an :at he w enable !m to d1 :i* f>!r appe>s to be inconsi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections4 #b4 ,!re are "s ?+s1 9 _! me?od ( reason+1 :i* seem to inf] a mutability 9 ,god's purpose :i* is all "o z to suppose1 t he _h no purpose at all relat+ to ! ev5t ( ?+s3 ,?us1 9 oppos+ ! doctr9e ( election1 !y ref] to su*-l scriptures z ^!1 namely1 t ,god w h all m5 to be sav$1 & come to ! k ( ! tru?1 #a ,tim4 ii4 #d4 apply+ ?is act ( ! div9e w to e individual1 ev5 to ^? :o %all n be sav$1 or come to ! k ( ! tru?2 & !y und]/& our ,savi\r's words1 ,h[ (t5 w\ld ,i h ga!r$ ?y *ildr5 toge!r z a h5 ga!re? h] *ick5s "u h] w+s1 & ye w\ld n8 ,behold y\r h\se is left unto y desolate1 ,mat4 xxiii4 #cg1 #ch4 z imply+1 t ,god purpos$ to save !m1 b 0 oblig$ aft]w>ds1 by ! p]v]s5ess ( _! actions1 to *ange 8 purpose4 ,:at is ?is1 b to ass]t him to be dep5d5t & mutable8 #c4 ,!y1 :o suppose t salvation is n to be resolv$ into ! p[] & w ( ,god1 mu/ ascribe x to ! w ( man1 by :i* we det]m9e ourselves to p]=m ^? duties1 :i* r5d] u ! objects ( div9e m]cy2 & !n :at ! apo/le says1 ,x is n ( him t wille?1 nor ( him t runne?1 b ( ,god t %ewe? m]cy1 ,rom4 ix4 #af4 w\ld h>dly be intelligible1 or a def5sible proposition2 & :5 x is said1 ,we love him1 because he fir/ lov$ u1 #a ,john iv4 #ai4 ! proposition ought to be inv]t$1 & x %\ld r be said1 ,he lov$ u1 because we fir/ lov$ him2 & t humbl+ "q1 :i* ! apo/le proposes1 ,:o make? !e to diff]1 #a ,cor4 iv4 #g4 %\ld be answ]$1 z "o pr\dly did1 ,i make myself to diff]4 #d4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! doctr9e ( discrim9at+ grace1 :i* _c well be ma9ta9$1 )\t ass]t+ a discrim9ation 9 ,god's purpose relat+ !reunto1 :i* is :at we call election2 if ?is be d5i$1 !re w\ld n be s great a f\ndation = admiration1 or ?ankfulness1 z !re is1 or = any to say1 z "o ( ,*ri/'s disciples did1 speak+ ! s5se ( all ! re/1 ,"l1 h[ is x1 t ?\ wilt manife/ ?yself unto u1 & n unto ! _w1 ,john xiv4 #bb4 ,nor is !re s great an inducem5t to humility1 z :at w arise f ! firm belief1 t1 :5 no eye piti$ ! poor helpless & mis]able s9n]1 he 0 s+l$ out ( a ru9$ & undone _w1 among t remnant :om ,god fir/ design$ =1 & !n br\ght to glory4 ,,vii4 ,we %all n[ consid] ^? me?ods ( reason+1 by :i* ! contr>y doctr9e is def5d$1 & enquire into ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 :i* are g5]ally br\ght = t purpose2 & %all endeav\r to make x appe>1 t !y may be expla9$1 9 a diff]5t way1 m consi/5tly ) ! div9e p]fections4 ,x is pla9 t ! ma9 design ( ^?1 :o oppose ! doctr9e ( election1 is to advance ! goodness ( ,god2 &1 s9ce all mank9d _c be said to be equally p>tak]s ( ! effects ( ?is goodness1 inasmu* z all %all n be sav$1 !y suppose t ,god has put all mank9d into a salvable /ate2 &1 accord+ly1 z ! gospel-ov]ture is univ]sal1 s ,god's purpose to save1 includes all to :om x is made2 b ! ev5t1 & consequ5tly ! efficacy ( ! div9e purpose relat+ h]eunto1 dep5ds on ! w ( man2 &1 t !re may be no ob/ruction :i* may h9d] ?is design f tak+ effect1 ,god has giv5 him a p[] to yield ob$i5ce to 8 law1 :i*1 ?\gh x be n altoge!r s p]fect z x 0 at fir/1 b is some:at weak5$ by ! fall2 yet x is suffici5t to answ] ! end & design ( ! gospel1 t is to br+ him to salvation if he w1 & ! ev5t ( ?+s is :olly put on ?is issue2 s t1 ?\gh !re be n an univ]sal salvation1 !re is a det]m9ation 9 ,god to save all ^u ?is condition4 ,h[ f> ?is is inconsi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections has be5 already consid]$2 & we are f>!r to enquire1 :e!r !re be any f\ndation = x 9 scripture1 & :at is ! s5se ( "s texts1 :i* are (t5 br\ght 9 def5ce !re(4 ,"o text ref]r$ to1 is1 ^? words ( ! apo/le1 9 #a ,tim4 ii4 #d4 ,:o w h all m5 to be sav$1 & come to ! k ( ! tru?2 & ano!r scripture1 to ! same purpose1 9 #b ,pet4 iii4 #i4 ,! ,"l is n will+ t any %\ld p]i%1 b t all %\ld come to rep5tance2 & sev]al o!rs1 f :5ce !y argue ! univ]sality ( ! div9e purpose relat+ to ! salvation ( mank9d1 or t none are reject$1 or exclud$ f x1 by any act ( ,god's w1 & consequ5tly t ! doctr9e ( election & reprobation is to be explod$1 z contr>y h]eunto4 ,t ! s5se ( ^! scriptures _c be1 t ,god design$ t all m5 %\ld be ev5tually sav$1 or come to ! k ( ! tru?1 s t none ( !m %\ld p]i%1 is evid5t1 f _m o!r scriptures1 t speak ( ! de/ruction ( ungodly m51 :i*1 d\btless1 w be all[$ by all2 !re=e x foll[s1 t ! mean+ ( ^! two scriptures1 is n t ,god purpos$1 or det]m9$1 :at %all nev] come to pass1 :i* is inconsi/5t ) ! glory ( 8 wisdom & sov]eignty1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$2 b !y are to be und]/ood ) ^? limitations1 :i* ! ^w all1 :i* ref]s to ! p]sons m5tion$1 z design$ to be sav$1 is subject to 9 o!r scriptures2 z w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$1 :5 we treat ( univ]sal & p>ticul> r$emption1 "u a foll[+ answ]#bbj4 ,& !re=e1 at pres5t1 we ne$ only obs]ve1 t ^! scriptures may be set 9 a true light1 t ! ^w all is (t5times tak5 = all sorts ( m51 or ?+s2 z :5 x is said1 t ( e ?+ t creepe? ^u ! e>?1 !re w5t 9 two & two unto ,noah into ! ark1 ,g54 vii4 #h1 #i4 t is all ! species ( liv+ creatures1 n e individual2 s1 ,acts x4 #ab4 9 ! vision t ,pet] saw ( ! %eet let d[n f heav51 9 :i* !re 7 all mann] ( f\r-foot$ bea/s#bba1 c4 & x is said conc]n+ our ,savi\r1 t he w5t ab\t1 heal+ all mann] ( sickness1 & all mann] ( diseases among ! p#bbb2 & else:]e ,god promises1 t he w p\r out 8 ,_s on all fle%1 ,acts ii4 #ag4 t is1 p]sons ( all ages & conditions1 "y & old4 ,!re are _m in/ances ( ! l nature 9 scripture1 :i* ju/ify ?is s5se ( ! ^w all2 & x seems pla91 f ! context1 t x is to be s tak5 9 ! =m] ( ! scriptures1 b n[ ref]r$ to1 :5 x is said1 ,god w h all m5 to be sav$2 = he exhorts1 9 v]4 #a4 t pray] & supplication %\ld be made = all m51 t is1 = m5 ( all *>act]s & conditions 9 ! _w1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 = k+s1 & all t are 9 au?ority1 & !reby he takes occasion to resolve a matt] 9 dispute among !m1 :e!r ^? k+s t 7 tyrants & oppressors1 ought to be pray$ =1 :5 he tells !m1 t all sorts ( m5 are to be pray$ =2 & ! reason ( ?is is assign$1 namely1 because ,god w h all m51 t is1 all sorts ( m51 to be sav$4 ,moreov]1 !y :om ,god w save1 are said to be su* z %all come1 t is1 z he w br+ to ! k ( ! tru?4 ,n[ x is c]ta91 t ,god nev] design$ to br+ e individual to ! k ( ! tru?2 =1 if he did1 8 purpose is n fulfill$1 or 8 provid5ce runs c\nt] to x1 = e individual ( mank9d h n ! gospel2 !re=e x foll[s1 t s9ce ,god did n purpose t all m5 %\ld come to ! k ( ! tru?1 ! =ego+ words1 ,:o w h all m5 to be sav$1 are n to be und]/ood 9 any o!r s5se1 b z signify+ all sorts ( m54 ,nei!r c x well be prov$1 :atev] may be attempt$ 9 ord] !reto1 t ! foll[+ words1 :i* speak ( ,*ri/'s be+ a ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & m51 int5d1 t he p]=ms ?is (fice = e individual man1 ev5 = ^? t %all n be sav$2 = !n x w\ld be execut$ 9 va9 = a great "p ( !m1 z w be f>!r consid]$ 9 its prop] place2 !re=e we mu/ conclude1 t1 9 ! =m] ( ^! scriptures1 no?+ else is int5d$1 b t ,god det]m9$ to give sav+ grace to all sorts ( m54 ,& z = ! latt]1 9 :i* ! apo/le ,pet] says1 t ,god is n will+ t any %\ld p]i%1 b t all %\ld come to rep5tance2 !re ! ^w all is expressly limit$1 9 ! context1 z ref]r+ only to ^? :o are elect & fai?ful2 & !re=e he says1 includ+ himself among !m1 t ! ,"l is long-suff]+ to u-w>d4 ,n[ if we obs]ve ! "* :i* he gives ( ! *ur*1 to :i* he writes1 9 ! beg9n+ ( bo? 8 epi/les1 7:i*1 z he says1 9 v]4 #a4 ( ?is *apt]1 7 direct$ to ! same p]sons7 x is z great z is giv5 ( any 9 scripture2 & !y are di/+ui%$ f ^? pr(ane sc(f]s1 :o walk$ aft] _! own lu/s1 & o!r ungodly m51 ^: p]dition he speaks (1 z :at w\ld befal !m 9 ! dissolution ( ! _w1 by fire1 9 ! day ( ,judgm5t2 & !y are describ$ n only z elect unto ob$i5ce1 & z hav+ obta9$ l preci\s fai? ) ! apo/les1 b !y 7 su* z ,god w\ld keep1 ?r\gh fai?1 unto salvation2 !re=e ! apo/le might well say1 conc]n+ !m1 t ,god det]m9$ t none ( !m %\ld p]i%1 )\t advanc+ any ?+ t militates aga9/ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+4 ,object4 ,! apo/le1 9 ?is v]se1 speaks ( ,god1 z will+ t all %\ld come to rep5tance2 !re=e !y are di/+ui%$ f t "p ( ! *ur*1 :o _h obta9$ l preci\s fai?1 & 7 includ$ 9 ! "* t he gives ( "s ( !m1 9 bo? 8 epi/les1 :i* inf]s _! be+ !n 9 a /ate ( salvation2 !re=e ! ^w1 all1 9 ?is text1 is n subject to ! limitation be=e m5tion$1 b mu/ be appli$ to all ! _w1 & consequ5tly ! mean+ is1 t ,god is n will+ t any ( mank9d %\ld p]i%1 b t all %\ld come to rep5tance4 ,answ4 ,! apo/le1 9 ?is text1 speaks ( ,god's def]r+ ! day ( judgm5t1 & p]dition ( ungodly m51 & s ex]cis+ 8 long-suff]+ t[>ds ! _w 9 g5]al2 n t he design$ to br+ !m all to rep5tance h]eby1 = t w\ld be to int5d a ?+ :i* he knew %\ld nev] come to pass3 ,b ! end ( 8 pati5ce1 to ! _w 9 g5]al1 is1 t all :om he design$ to br+ to rep5tance1 or :o 7 *os5 to x1 z well z to ob$i5ce1 & spr9kl+ ( ! blood ( ,jesus1 %\ld be br\ght to x4 ,!re are o!r argum5ts1 :i* !y br+ 9 def5ce ( _! s5se ( ! doctr9e ( election1 z suppos+ t x is n p]emptory1 det]m9ate1 or un*angeable1 & su* z inf]s ! salvation ( ^? :o are ! objects !re(1 tak5 f ^? scriptures1 :i*1 z !y appreh5d1 ascribe a k9d ( disappo9tm5t to ,god2 z :5 he says1 9 ,isa4 v4 #d4 conc]n+ 8 v9ey>d1 to wit1 ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 ,:]e=e1 :5 ,i look$ t x %\ld br+ =? grapes1 br\ght x =? wild grapes8 & our ,savi\r's words1 9 ,luke xiii4 #f4 t he s\ght fruit on ! fig-tree1 mean+ ! *ur* ( ! ,jews 9 8 day1 b f\nd none2 &1 speak+ conc]n+ ,j]usalem1 he says1 9 ,mat?4 xxiii4 #cg1 #ch4 ,h[ (t5 w\ld ,i h ga!r$ ?y *ildr5 toge!r1 ev5 z a h5 ga!re? h] *ick5s "u h] w+s1 & ye w\ld n6 ,behold1 y\r h\se is left unto y desolate2 !re=e !y conclude1 t ,god's purpose1 or design ( grace1 may be defeat$2 s t ^!1 & _m o!r scriptures1 n unlike to !m1 are inconsi/5t ) ! doctr9e ( election1 z asc]ta9+ ! ev5t1 to wit1 ! salvation ( ^? :o are *os5 to et]nal life2 :i* leads u1 p>ticul>ly to consid] ! s5se !re(4 ,z to ! fir/ ( !m1 9 :i* ,god says1 by ! prophet1 ,:at c\ld h be5 done m to my v9ey>d1 t ,i h n done 9 x8 ,:]e=e1 :5 ,i look$ t x %\ld br+ =? grapes1 br\ght x =? wild grapes8 ,he condesc5ds !re9 to speak ( himself aft] ! mann] ( m51 z he (t5 does 9 scripture1 & is said to look = :at might reasonably h be5 expect$1 z ! consequ5ce ( all ! means ( grace1 :i* he _h v\*saf$ to !m2 ! reasonabl5ess ( ! ?+ is call$ 8 look+ = x1 z ?\gh he %\ld say1 x might h be5 expect$1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 t !y1 :o _h be5 laid "u su* obligations1 %\ld express "s gratitude = !m1 & s h br\ght =? "s fruit1 to ! glory ( ,god4 ,& ^? words1 :i* seem to attribute disappo9tm5t to him1 :5 x is said1 ,i look$1 c4 signify+ no?+ else b ! +ratitude ( ! p1 t !y did n walk agreeably to ! obligations !y 7 "u2 n t ,god 0 really disappo9t$1 = t w\ld militate aga9/ 8 omnisci5ce4 ,he knew1 be=e he laid ^! obligations on !m1 :at _! behavi\r w\ld be2 !re=e1 _h he eyes ( fle%1 or se5 z man see?1 _! behavi\r w\ld h t5d$ to disappo9t him2 b !re is no disappo9tm5t 9 ! div9e m9d1 ?\gh ! s9 reprov$ 9 ! p be ! same z ?\gh x _h _h a t5d5cy to defeat ! div9e purpose1 or disappo9t 8 expectation4 ,z = t o!r scripture1 9 :i* x is said1 t he s\ght fruit on ! fig-tree1 b f\nd none1 t is to be expla9$ 9 ! same way1 he s\ght fruit1 t is1 x might reasonably h be5 expect$1 b he f\nd none1 t is1 !y did n act agreeably to ! means ( grace :i* !y enjoy$4 ,!re=e nei!r ?is1 nor ! o!r scripture1 does 9 ! lea/ argue1 t ! purpose ( ,god 0 n conc]n$ ab\t ! ev5t1 or t he did n "k :at x w\ld be2 =1 z 8 provid5tial disp5sation gives u gr\nd to conclude1 t he det]m9$ to leave !m to !mselves1 s he knew be=eh& t ?is1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( _! nature1 w\ld issue 9 _! unfruitfulness1 o!rwise he is n omnisci5t4 ,!re=e x foll[s1 t nei!r ( ^! scriptures h ! lea/ t5d5cy to ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( ! c]ta9ty & p]emptor9ess ( ! div9e purpose4 ,z to :at our ,savi\r says1 relat+ to 8 will+ness1 to h ga!r$ ,j]usalem1 z a h5 ga!re? h] *ick5s "u h] w+s1 b !y w\ld n1 x may be tak51 )\t ! lea/ absurdity att5d+ ! s5se !re(1 z ref]r+ to ! end & design ( 8 m9i/ry among !m2 & x is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 y\r nation %all be brok51 & y scatt]$1 z a puni%m5t inflict$ on y = y\r iniquities1 & ?is de/ruction w\ld h be5 prev5t$1 _h y believ$ 9 me2 s t all t c be inf]r$ f h5ce1 is1 t ,*ri/'s m9i/ry & doctr9e 7 att5d$ ) t conv9c+ evid5ce1 be+ confirm$ by s _m und\bt$ miracles1 t _! unbelief 0 n only *>g$ on !m z a crime1 b 0 ! occasion ( _! ru92 or 7z x is said 9 ! foll[+ words7 ( _! h\ses be+ left unto !m desolate4 ,& ?is might h be5 prev5t$1 by _! mak+ a "r improvem5t ( t common grace1 :i* !y _h2 = ?\gh x be n 9 man's p[]1#bbc )\t ! special influ5ce ( div9e grace1 to believe to ! sav+ ( ! s\l2 yet ,i "k no "o :o d5ies t x is 9 8 p[] to d m good1 & avoid m evil1 ?an he does1 or s f> to att5d to ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 z n to oppose x ) t malice & envy z ! ,jews did2 &1 _h !y paid su* a def]5ce to ,*ri/'s m9i/ry1 z ?is am\nt$ to1 !y w\ld n h be5 expos$ to ^? judgm5ts :i* aft]w>ds befel !m2 = x is "o ?+ to say1 t m51 by improv+ common grace1 c atta9 salvation1 & ano!r ?+ to conclude1 t !y might h escap$ temporal judgm5ts !reby4 ,!re=e1 if x be enquir$1 :at 0 ,god's int5tion 9 giv+ !m ! gospel8 ! answ] is v pla93 ,x 0 n t h]eby he might br+ !m all into a /ate ( salvation1 = !n x w\ld h tak5 effect2 b x 01 z appe>s by ! ev5t1 to br+ ^?1 t %\ld be sav$ among !m1 to t salvation1 & to let o!rs "k1 :e!r !y w\ld he>1 or :e!r !y w\ld =be>1 t ,god _h a "r to _! ob$i5ce1 & !re=e t ! message :i* ! ,r$eem] br\ght to !m1 ought to h met ) bett] ent]ta9m5t f !m1 ?an x did4 ,& if x be f>!r enquir$1 :e!r1 provid$ !y _h believ$1 _! ru9 w\ld h be5 prev5t$8 ,?is is an und\bt$ consequ5ce1 f our ,savi\r's words2 b yet x does n foll[1 f h5ce1 t x 0 a matt] ( unc]ta9ty ) ,god1 :e!r !y %\ld believe or no2 = x is "o ?+ to say1 t he w\ld n h puni%$ !m1 unless !y reject$ our ,savi\r2 & ano!r ?+ to suppose t he c\ld n well det]m9e :e!r !y w\ld reject him or no4 ,s t ! purpose ( ,god mu/ be consid]$1 z agree+ ) ! ev5t ( ?+s1 & ! design ( ,*ri/'s m9i/ry1 z be+ :at x really 02 yet he might1 not)/&+1 take occasion to *>ge ! ,jews' de/ruction ^u _! own ob/9acy4 ,!re are _m o!r scriptures1 :i* !y br+ to ! l purpose1 :i* ,i pass ov]1 because ! s5se !y give ( !m diff]s n mu* f t1 9 :i* !y und]/& ! scriptures be=e-m5tion$1 & _! reason+ f !m1 9 opposition to ?is doctr9e is ! same1 & ! same answ] may be giv5 to x4 ,h[ev]1 ,i _c b obs]ve1 t z1 f "s scriptures1 !y attribute disappo9tm5t to ,god1 !y repres5t him1 f o!rs1 z wi%+1 b 9 va91 t x _h happ5$ o!rwise1 & z be+ griev$ at ! disappo9tm5t2 s !y und]/& ^? words1 9 ,psal4 lxxxi4 #ac1 #ad4 ,oh6 t my p _h he>k5$ unto me1 & ,israel _h walk$ 9 my ways6 ,i %\ld soon h subdu$ _! enemies1 & turn$ my h& aga9/ _! adv]s>ies2 & t1 9 ,luke xix4 #db4 ,if1 or1 ,oh6 t ?\ had/ kn[n1 ev5 ?\ at lea/1 9 ?is ?y day1 ! ?+s :i* belong unto ?y peace6 b n[ !y are hid f ?9e eyes4 ,z = ! s5se ( ^!1 & su*-l scriptures1 x is no m ?an ?is1 t ! ?+ :i* !y refus$ to p]=m1 01 9 itself1 mo/ desirable1 or a matt] to be wi%$ =1 & n t ,god c be said to wi% = a ?+ t _c be atta9$4 ,& :5 our ,savi\r lam5ts ov] ,j]usalem1 z appreh5d+ _! de/ruction ne> at h&1 :e!r ! words are to be consid]$ 9 ! =m ( a wi%1 t x _h be5 o!rwise1 or an intimation1 t if !y _h kn[n ! ?+s ( _! peace1 _! de/ruction w\ld n h ensu$1 x is only to be und]/ood z a repres5tation ( ! deplorabl5ess ( _! condition1 :i*1 ) a t5d]ness ( human compassion1 he c\ld n speak (1 )\t te>s3 ,yet we are n to suppose t ?is mode ( expression is applicable to ! div9e w2 s t1 :5 ! mis]y ( t p is h]eby set =?1 we are n to /ra9 ! s5se ( words1 tak5 f human modes ( speak+1 s f>1 z to suppose t ! judicial acts ( ,god1 9 puni%+ a s9ful p1 are n ! execution ( 8 purpose relat+ !reunto4 ,aga91 :5 ! ,_s is said to be griev$1 ,eph4 iv4 #cj4 or resi/$1 ,acts vii4 #ae4 no?+ else is int5d$ h]eby1 b t m5 act 9 su* a way1 z t1 _h ! ,_s ( ,god be5 subject to human passions1 x w\ld h be5 matt] ( grief to him4 ,b f> be x f u to suppose t ! div9e nature is liable h]eunto1 or t any disappo9tm5t c att5d 8 purposes1 :i* has a t5d5cy to excite ?is passion 9 m54 ,& :5 he is said to be resi/$1 x is n meant z ?\gh 8 w1 or design1 c\ld be r5d]$ ineffectual1 b x only implies1 t m5 oppose :at ! ,_s communicat$ by ! prophets1 or 9 8 ^w4 ,?is a p]son may d1 & yet x may be truly said1 t ! c\nsel ( ! ,"l /&e? = ev]1 ! ?\ghts ( 8 he>t to all g5]ations1 ,psal4 xxxiii4 #aa4 ,,viii4 ,we %all proce$ to consid] sev]al objections t are made aga9/ ! doctr9e we h endeav\r$ to ma9ta91 & :at reply may be giv5 to !m4 ,"s h be5 occasionally m5tion$ "u sev]al =ego+ heads1 & !re are o!rs :i* require a di/9ct reply4 ,object4 #a4 ,t ! doctr9e ( absolute ,election & ,reprobation 0 altoge!r unkn[n by ! ,fa!rs 9 ! ?ree fir/ c5turies1 & t x 0 fir/ br\ght into ! ,*ri/ian _w by ,augu/92 be=e ^: "t1 ! only acc\nt we h ( x1 is1 t ,god =ekn[+ :o w\ld live pi\sly1 or believe & p]sev]e to ! end1 accord+ly pr$e/9at$ !m to et]nal life1 or det]m9$ to pass !m by1 & s is said to h reject$ !m4#bbd ,answ4 ,?is objection1 7 x lit]ally true1 _c h any t5d5cy to ov]?r[ ?is doctr9e1 9 ! op9ion ( ^?1 :o dep5d n on ! cr$it ( ,augu/91 z def5d+ x1 on ! "o h&1 nor are /agg]$ by ! opposition made to x by "s ( ! ,fa!rs1 :o liv$ be=e 8 "t1 on ! o!r2 & !re=e we might h pass$ x by1 )\t mak+ any reply to x4 ,h[ev]1 s9ce x conta9s a k9d ( insult1 or boa/1 :i* w h its weight ) "s1 x may be expect$ t a few ?+s %\ld be said1 9 answ] to x4 ,we w n d5y b t ! ,fa!rs1 be=e ! ,pelagian h]esy 0 broa*$ 9 ! _w2 express$ !mselves1 9 _m p>ts ( _! writ+s1 9 s lax & ungu>d$ a mann] conc]n+ ! doctr9es ( pr$e/9ation1 free-w1 & grace1 t1 _h !y liv$ aft] ^? doctr9es began to be publickly conte/$1 "o w\ld h ?\ght t !y _h v]g$ too mu* t[>ds ,pelagius's side2 b1 s9ce !y 7 n ! subject-matt] ( controv]sy 9 ^? ages1 x is no wond] to f9d !m less cauti\s 9 _! modes ( express+ !mselves1 ?an !y might o!rwise h be52 & !re=e x is a j obs]vation1 :i* "o#bbe makes ( ?is matt]1 t !y _h to d ) ! ,mani*ees1 & "s ( ! hea!n1 :o suppos$ t m5 s9n$ by a fatal necessity ( nature1 z ?\gh !re 7 no wick$ action committ$ 9 ! _w1 b "s w\ld be ready to excuse x1 f ! impot5cy or prop5sity ( human nature to s91 :i* r5d]$ x1 z !y suppos$1 unavoidable2 & o!rs took occasion1 f h5ce1 to *>ge ,god ) be+ ! au?or ( s94 ,x is v probable ! ,fa!rs1 9 ^? ages1 7 afraid ( giv+ c\nt5ance to ?is vile op9ion1 & !re=e !y 7 less on _! gu>d1 9 "s respects1 ?an !y w\ld h be51 _h !y be5 to enc\nt] ) ,pelagius1 or 8 foll[]s4 ,& inde$1 ,augu/9 himself1 be=e he took occasion to enquire m dilig5tly into ! /ate ( ?is controv]sy1 gave into ! same way ( express+ 8 s5tim5ts ab\t ! p[] ( nature1 or ! grace ( ,god1 z "s o!rs ( ! ,fa!rs _h done1 & conclud$ t fai? 0 9 our p[]1 z well a duty incumb5t on u1 b aft]w>ds retract$ su* modes ( speak+ z ! result ( m mature delib]ation4#bbf ,b not)/&+ ?\gh he express$ himself 9 a diff]5t way f !m1 yet he (t5 takes occasion1 f "s passages :i* he purposely ref]s to 9 _! writ+s1 to v9dicate !m z hold+ ! same fai?1 ?\gh n always us+ ! same phrases4 ,&1 aft] he _h ?us def5d$ ,cyprian & ,ambrose1 9 t respect1 he puts a v *>itable con/ruction on _! ungu>d$ way ( express+ !mselves1 & says1 t ?is arose f _! n hav+ any occasion to engage 9 t controv]sy1 :i* 0 on foot 9 8 day4#bbg ,! same might be said to ,gregory ,nazianz51 ,basil1 ,*ryso/om1 & sev]al o!rs1 :om "s mod]n writ]s def5d f ! *>ge ( fav\r+ ! ,pelagian s*eme1 by ref]r+ to "s places 9 _! writ+s1 9 :i* !y ackn[l$ge1 t ! salvation ( m5 is ow+ to ! grace ( ,god1 :]eby all occasions ( glory+ are tak5 away f ! creature1#bbh or expressions us$ by !m to ! l purpose4 ,& ! le>n$ ,vossius1 ?\gh he ackn[l$ges1 t ! ,fa!rs1 be=e ,augu/91 express$ !mselves 9 su* a way1 z is repres5t$ 9 ! objection1 yet he v9dicates !m f ! *>ge ( v]g+ t[>ds ! ,pelagian1 or ,semi-,pelagian h]esy2 inasmu* z he concludes1 t :5 !y speak ( ,god's pr$e/9at+ m5 to et]nal life1 on ! =esight ( good works1 !y only int5d ^? good works1 :i* ,god w\ld enable !m to p]=m2 & ?is w cle> _m ( ^? expressions :i* !y use1 f ?is imputation4#bbi ,b if all ^! endeav\rs to e/abli% our claim to ^? ,fa!rs1 :o liv$ be=e ,augu/91 z n be+ oppos]s ( ?is doctr9e1 appe> to be to no purpose1 yet ?is w n weak5 ! tru? !re(2 = we suppose x to be f\nd$ on scripture1 & sev]al consequ5ces pla9ly d$uc$ f x1 & !re=e x do? n want ! suffrage ( human te/imony to support x4 ,b if x be said1 t ?is is a v desirable ?+ z d\btless x is1 we might consid] ?is doctr9e1 z obta9+ v mu* 91 & aft] ,augu/9's "t1 be+ exam9$ & def5d$ by v consid]able numb]s ( m51 :o h transmitt$ x d[n to po/]ity1 ?r\gh\t ! v>i\s ages ( ! *ur*4 ,not)/&+1 by :omsoev] x is def5d$1 or oppos$1 we lay no great /ress on human au?ority1 z a judici\s div9e well obs]ves#bcj4 ,we %all !re=e proce$ to consid] "s o!r objections1 :i* x w be m necess>y = u to give a p>ticul> answ] to4 ,object4 #b4 ,to ! doctr9e ( ,god's purpose's asc]ta9+ all ev5ts1 x is object$ t he has n det]m9$ ! b\nds ( ! life ( man1 b t x may be l5g!n$1 or %ort5$1 by ! int]v5tion ( second causes4 ,?is is no?+ else b ! apply+ "o bran* ( ?is controv]sy1 relat+ to ! decrees ( ,god1 to a p>ticul> in/ance4 ,& x 0 v w>mly debat$ 9 ! ,ne!rl&s1 t[>ds ! beg9n+ ( ! la/ c5tury4#bca ,?is objection is manag$ 9 a popul> way1 & is pr9cipally adapt$ to give prejudice to ^? :o are dispos$ to pass ov]1 or set aside1 ^! necess>y di/9ctions1 :i*1 if duly consid]$1 w\ld n only %ort5 ! debate1 b set ! matt] 9 a cle>] light1 :i* we %all endeav\r to d2 b %all fir/ consid] _! me?od ( reason+ on ?is subject1 & ! s5se !y give ( "s scriptures1 :i* z !y suppose1 give c\nt5ance to ?is objection4 ,!y !re=e ?us argue1 t if ! t]m ( life be immoveably fix$ by ,god1 !n x is a va9 ?+ = any "o to use ^? means t are necess>y to pres]ve x1 & ! skill ( ! physician1 z well z ! virtue ( m$ic9e1 is altoge!r ne$less2 & ! good advice :i* is (t5 giv5 to p]sons1 to take he$ t !y d n %ort5 _! lives by intemp]ance1 w be to no purpose2 = !y h a reply ready at h&1 namely1 t !y %all live _! appo9t$ "t1 d :at !y w4 ,& t1 :i* is /ill m absurd1 is1 t if a p]son attempts to lay viol5t h&s ^u himself1 x w be to no purpose1 if ,god has det]m9$ t he %all live long]2 or if he has det]m9$ t he %all die1 !n he is guilty ( no crime1 = he only fulfils ! div9e purpose4 ,!y add1 moreov]1 t ?is n only r5d]s all our supplications to ,god to pres]ve our lives1 or to re/ore u f sickness1 :5 we are 9 dang] ( dea?1 ne$less2 b our conduct h]e9 is a practical d5ial ( ! argum5t we ma9ta92 = :at is ?is1 b to suppose t ! b\nds ( life are unalt]ably fix$4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! c\nt5ance1 :i* !y suppose1 scripture gives to ?is objection1 !y ref] u to ^? places 9 :i* ! life ( man is said to be l5g!n$ or %ort5$2 accord+ly1 !re are promises ( long life giv5 to ! righte\s :o love ,god1 & keep 8 comm&m5ts1 ,exod4 xx4 #ab4 ,deut4 iv4 #dj4 #a ,k+s iii4 #ad4 & ,solomon says expressly1 ,! fe> ( ! ,"l prolonge? days2 b ! ye>s ( ! wick$ %all be %ort5$1 ,prov4 x4 #bg4 & else:]e he speaks ( ! wick$'s dy+ be=e _! "t1 ,eccl4 vii4 #ag4 & ! ,psalmi/ says1 t bloody & deceitful m5 %all n live out half _! days1 ,psal4 lv4 #bc4 ,!y also ref] to t scripture 9 :i* ,m>?a tells our ,savi\r1 t if he _h be5 ) h] bro!r ,laz>us1 be=e 8 dea?1 he _h n di$1 ,john xi4 #ba4 :i* ei!r contradicts ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+1 or else ,m>?a 0 mi/ak52 :i*1 _h %e be51 our ,savi\r w\ld h reprov$ h]1 = ass]t+ t :i* 0 false4 ,moreov]1 !y add1 t :5 ! old _w 0 de/roy$ 9 ! deluge1 & s di$ be=e _! "t1 !y might h prolong$ _! lives1 _h !y rep5t$ 9 t space ( "t1 :]e9 ,noah z a prea*] ( righte\sness1 gave !m w>n+ ( ?is desolat+ judgm5t1 & ,*ri/1 by 8 ,_s1 9 him1 prea*$ to !m1 z ! apo/le says1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #bj4 :i*1 d\btless1 0 ) a design to br+ !m to rep5tance1 & save !m f ?is de/ruction4 ,& :5 ,abraham plead$ ) ,god 9 ! behalf ( ,sodom1 ,god tells him1 t if he f\nd b t5 righte\s p]sons 9 ! city1 he w\ld sp>e x = _! sake1 ,g54 xviii4 #cb4 :i* is inconsi/5t ) 8 det]m9ation1 t !y %\ld all die by an untimely dea?1 if ! b\nds ( _! lives _h be5 fix$4 ,& la/ly1 !y ref] to t scripture1 9 :i* ,god fir/ told ,hezekiah1 t he %\ld die1 & n live1 & aft]w>ds1 t he w\ld add to 8 days fifte5 ye>s1 ,isa4 xxxviii4 #a4 comp>$ ) #e4 ,answ4 ,to prep>e our way = a reply to ?is objection1 let u consid] t ! contr>y side ( ! "q1 :i* we are ma9ta9+1 is equally support$ by express texts ( scripture3 ?us x is said ,8 days are det]m9$1 ! numb] ( 8 mon?s are ) !e2 ?\ ha/ appo9t$ him b\nds t he _c pass1 ,job xiv4 #e4 ?an :i*1 no?+ c be m express1 :]e he speaks conc]n+ t decree ( ,god1 :i* respects all mank9d1 )\t exception1 & sets =? 8 absolute sov]eignty1 & ! irrev]sibl5ess ( 8 purpose h]e92 & ! apo/le ,paul1 9 reason+ ) ! ,a!nians conc]n+ ! decree & provid5ce ( ,god 9 :om we live1 move1 & h our be+ says1 t he ha? det]m9$ ! times be=e appo9t$1 & fix$ ! b\nds ( _! habitation1 ,acts xvii4 #bf4 ,z he has plac$ m5 ^u ! e>?1 by 8 decree & provid5ce1 s he has det]m9$ n only ! place :]e !y %\ld live1 b ! "t ( _! cont9uance 9 ! _w4 ,?is 0 no new doctr9e2 = ! hea!n _h be5 in/ruct$ 9 x by _! own philosoph]s & !re=e ! apo/le speaks _! s5se1 especially t ( ! /oicks1 ab\t ?is matt]4#bcb ,:5 he m5tions ! times are det]m9$1 x is n to be und]/ood ( ! seasons ( ! ye>1 :i* ,god has fix$ to return 9 _! c]ta9 c\rses1 b ! seasons appo9t$ = e "w1 or = e occurr5ce ( life2 &1 among ! re/1 ! "t ( life1 & ( s]v+ our g5]ation !re91 z ,solomon expressly says1 9 ,eccl4 iii4 #a1 #b4 ,to e ?+ !re is a season1 & a "t to e purpose2 a "t to be born1 & a "t to die4 ,sev]al o!r scriptures might be br\ght to ! same purpose1 z a f>!r pro( h]e(1 namely1 ^? 9 :i* ,god has =etold ! dea? ( p>ticul> p]sons1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #ad4 #a ,k+s xiv4 #ab4 *ap4 xxii4 #bh4 ,moreov]1 if ! provid5ce ( ,god is conv]sant ab\t all ! actions ( m51 & ! hairs ( _! head are all numb]$1 ,matt4 x4 #cj4 s t ! smalle/ *anges 9 life d n come by *ance1 b are subject !reto2 !n c]ta9ly ! "t ( life mu/ be subject$ to 8 provid5ce1 :o is /yl$1 ,our life1 & ! l5g? ( our days1 ,deut4 xxx4 #bj4 ,he mu/ !re=e c]ta9ly be consid]$ z ! sov]eign ,arbit] !re(1 :i* doctr9e none t own a provid5ce1 c1 ) any %ad[ ( reason1 ga9say2 s t ?is doctr9e is agreeable n only to sev]al scriptures1 b to ! v nature & p]fections ( ,god4 ,?is be+ premis$ we return to ! argum5ts laid d[n aga9/ x1 & ! scriptures cit$ to give c\nt5ance to !m4 ,x is c]ta91 t two contradictory propositions _c be bo? true 9 ! same s5se2 & ! scriptures1 :i* are exactly h>moni\s1 z well z infallibly true1 no :]e contradict !mselves4 ,!re=e we mu/ consid] :at answ] may be giv5 to ! objections be=e-m5tion$2 &1 t our "w h]e9 may be %ort5$1 we may obs]ve1 t ! b\nds ( life are tw(old2 ei!r su* z m5 might h liv$ to1 accord+ to ! common c\rse ( nature if no?+ _h int]v5$ to ru9 ! con/itution1 or no disease1 or viol5t dea?1 _h brok5 ! ?read ( life be=e2 or t "t :i* ,god has orda9$ t m5 %all live1 :e!r x be long] or %ort]3 ! =m] ( ^! respects ! l5g!n+ or %ort5+ ( life1 by ! influ5ce ( second causes2 &1 9 ?is respect1 we d n suppose t ! t]ms ( life are immoveably fix$1 b t 9 "s1 x is long]1 &1 9 o!rs %ort]2 = x is c]ta91 t by intemp]ance1 or o!r me?ods1 m5 may %ort5 _! days2 or1 by lay+ viol5t h&s on !mselves1 n live ! "t t o!rwise !y w\ld h done4 ,b if we consid] ! ov]-rul+1 or dispos+ provid5ce ( ,god1 z conv]sant ab\t ?is matt]1 !re is no?+ happ5s )\t ! concurr5ce !re(4 ,!re=e p]sons1 :o %ort5 _! days by intemp]ance1 d ?is by ! p]missive provid5ce ( ,god2 ?\gh he be n ! au?or ( _! intemp]ance1 :i* is s9ful1 yet he p]mits1 or det]m9es n to h9d] x1 & consequ5tly ?\gh he has fix$ ! b\nds ( life1 :i* c nei!r be l5g!n$ or %ort5$1 yet kn[+ :at m5 w d1 9 a natural way1 to %ort5 !m1 he det]m9es t ?is %all put an end to _! lives4#bcc ,& :5 we read1 9 scripture1 ( ,god's deliv]+ him1 :o dies a viol5t dea?1 into 8 h&s1 :o is ! imm$iate cause ( x1 ,exod4 xxi4 #ac4 ,god is n ! au?or ( ! s9 ( ! murd]]2 yet provid5ce is n :olly to be exempt$ f t action1 s f> z x is n s9ful1 b purely natural1 or ! effect ( p[]2 &1 :5 ?is is said to h a t5d5cy to %ort5 ! life ( man1 x does n detract f ! "t t he _h 9 8 own purpose affix$ to x4 ,we mu/ also consid]1 t 8 decree & provid5ce respects ! means1 z well z ! end1 :i* are always insep>ably connect$1 & equally subject !reunto4 ,^! ?+s be+ premis$1 we proce$ m p>ticul>ly to answ] ! argum5ts br\ght aga9/ ?is doctr9e4 ,&1 #a4 ,:5 x is said1 t ,god's fix+ ! b\nds ( life1 r5d]s all means = ! pres]vation !re( unnecess>y1 t dep5ds ^u a false supposition1 namely1 t ,god does n orda9 ! means z well z ! end4 ,if ,god _h det]m9$ t p]sons %all live1 he has det]m9$ to give !m ! supports ( life1 & to prev5t e ?+ t might t5d to de/roy x2 s1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 he takes !m away1 by a disease1 ?is is orda9$ by him1 z a means conducive !reunto4 ,if heal? is to be support$1 or recov]$1 by means1 & !reby life pres]v$1 ,god has orda9$ t ^! means %all be us$1 z well z ! end atta9$4 #b4 ,z to p]sons %ort5+ _! lives by intemp]ance1 ?is has a natural t5d5cy to d x2 s t1 ?\gh ,god be n ! au?or ( ! s91 he c]ta9ly kn[s1 be=e-h&1 :at me?ods ! s9n] w take to ha/5 8 end1 & leaves him to himself2 s t1 ?\gh ! s9 be n f ,god1 ! puni%m5t1 :i* is ! consequ5ce !re(1 may truly be said to be f him1 & !re=e ?is 0 det]m9$ by him4 ,& :5 x is f>!r object$1 t !y1 :o de/roy _! heal?1 or lay viol5t h&s on !mselves1 _c be said to s9 9 s do+1 because !y d t :i* t5ds to fulfil ! div9e w1 provid$ ,god has det]m9$ ! fatal ev5t2 h]e9 !y oppose ?is doctr9e1 )\t tak+ ! words 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* x is ma9ta9$2 = x is well kn[n1 t ! w ( ,god is sometimes tak5 = t prescrib$ rule t he has giv5 u1 :i* is ! matt] ( our duty1 9 :i* s5se we readily all[1 t he t fulfils x1 _c be said to s94 ,b1 besides ?is1 x is sometimes tak5 = 8 purpose to p]mit s92 or1 to give ! s9n] up to 8 own he>t's lu/s1 to act t :i* he hates1 & is resolv$ to puni%4 ,9 ?is s5se1 ! s9n] is said to d t :i* ,god w\ld n h suff]$ him to d1 _h he will$ ! contr>y2 b x is a v gr\ndless ins9uation1 to suppose t ?is exempts him f ! guilt ( s94 #c4 ,to say1 t ,god's fix+ ! b\nds ( life1 is inconsi/5t ) our pray+1 t our lives may be prolong$1 or t we may be deliv]$ f sickness1 or dea?1 :5 we are appreh5sive t we are draw+ nigh to x1 is no j consequ5ce2 = z we d n pray t ,god w\ld alt] 8 purpose1 :5 we desire any bless+ ( him1 b suppose ?is to be hid f u1 & expect n to "k x any o!rwise ?an by ! ev5t2 s a p]son1 :o prays to be deliv]$ f sickness1 or dea?1 is n to address ! div9e ,maje/y1 z "o :o presumptu\sly1 & )\t gr\nd1 supposes t ,god has decre$ t he %all imm$iately die1 b z "o :o hopes1 or :o has no gr\nd to conclude o!rwise1 b t he w make x appe>1 by answ]+ 8 pray]1 t he has det]m9$ to sp>e 8 life4 ,= ! secret purpose ( ,god1 relat+ to ! ev5t ( ?+s1 is no m to be a rule ( duty1 inasmu* z x is secret1 ?an if !re _h be5 no purpose relat+ !reunto2 b yet x does n foll[ f h5ce1 t ?is matt] is n det]m9$ by him4 #d4 ,z to ^? scriptures1 t seem to give c\nt5ance to ?is objection1 !y may1 )\t ! lea/ absurdity1 be und]/ood consi/5tly ) o!r scriptures1 :i* h be5 be=e produc$1 :]eby x is prov$1 t ,god has fix$1 or det]m9$ ! b\nds ( life4 ,z = ^? promises1 :i* ,god has made ( a long life1 to ^? t love him1 & keep 8 comm&m5ts1 ! mean+ !re( is ?is1 t he w c]ta9ly be/[ ?is bless+1 ei!r 9 k9d or value1 on ^? ^: conv]sation is su* z is !re9 describ$2 ?is none c d5y1 :o rightly und]/& ! mean+ ( t scripture1 9 :i* x is said1 t godl9ess ha? ! promise ( ! life t n[ is1 z well z ( t :i* is to come1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #h4 ,b1 s f> z x affects ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+1 we mu/ consid]1 t t efficaci\s grace1 :]eby we are enabl$ to love ,god1 & keep 8 comm&m5ts1 is z mu* 8 gift1 & consequ5tly ! result ( 8 purpose1 z ! bless+ connect$ ) x2 !re=e if he has det]m9$ t we %all enjoy a long & happy life 9 ?is _w1 & to enable u to live a holy life !re92 if bo? ! end & ! means are connect$ toge!r1 & are equally ! objects ( ,god's purpose1 !n x _c ju/ly be inf]r$ f h5ce1 t ! ev5t1 relat+ to ! l5g!n+ or %ort5+ our lives1 is n det]m9$ by him4 ,z = ^? scriptures t speak ( ! wick$'s dy+ be=e _! "t1 or n liv+ half _! days1 ^! are to be und]/ood agreeably to t di/9ction be=e-m5tion$1 betwe5 m5's dy+ soon]1 ?an !y w\ld h done accord+ to ! c\rse ( nature1 or ! concurr5ce ( second causes !reunto1 9 :i* s5se x is lit]ally true1 t _m d n live out half _! days2 & _! dy+ soon] ?an ,god _h be=e det]m9$4 ,may n ! sov]eign ,dispos] ( all ?+s inflict a sudd5 & imm$iate dea?1 z ! puni%m5t ( s91 )\t giv+ u reason to conclude t ?is 0 n pre-conc]t$1 if we may s express x1 or det]m9$ be=eh&8 ,z = t o!r scripture1 ref]r$ to 9 ! objection1 9 :i* ,m>?a tells our ,savi\r1 t if he _h be5 ) ,laz>us1 :5 sick1 he _h n di$1 %e does n suppose ,*ri/'s be+ !re1 w\ld h fru/rat$ ! div9e purpose1 = !n1 he w\ld1 d\btless1 h reprov$ h] = x2 :]eas1 9 reality1 he did n come to visit him1 because he knew t ,god _h purpos$ t he %\ld die1 & be aft]w>ds rais$ f ! dead2 s t ?is does n argue t he has n fix$ ! b\nds1 or t]m ( life4 ,aga91 z = t argum5t1 to support ?is objection1 tak5 f ! de/ruction ( ! _w 9 ! flood1 or t ( ,sodom1 by fire f heav51 t !y might h prolong$ _! lives1 _h !y rep5t$1 we d n d5y b t ?is w\ld h be5 ! consequ5ce !re(1 b !n _! rep5tance w\ld h be5 z mu* det]m9$ by ,god1 z _! deliv]ance f t untimely dea?1 :i* befel !m4 ,! la/ scripture m5tion$1 9 :i* ,god1 by ! prophet ,isaiah1 tells ,hezekiah1 t he %\ld die1 & n live2 not)/&+ :i*1 fifte5 ye>s 7 add$ to 8 life1 :i* is v frequ5tly insi/$ on1 by ^? :o d5y ! unalt]able decree ( ,god1 relat+ to life & dea?1 z t :i* !y appreh5d to be an unansw]able argum5t to support x3 to ?is x may be repli$1 t :5 ,god says1 ,set ?9e h\se 9 ord]1 = ?\ %alt die1 & n live1 he gave ,hezekiah to und]/&1 t 8 disease 0 :at we call mortal1 namely1 su* z no skill ( ! physician1 or natural virtue ( m$ic9e1 c\ld cure1 & !re=e t he mu/ expect to die1 unless ,god recov]$ him by a miracle2 & ,hezekiah1 d\btless1 took ! w>n+ 9 ?is s5se1 o!rwise x w\ld h be5 a prepo/]\s ?+ = him to h pray$ = life1 z x w\ld h be5 an affront to ,god1 to h desir$ to h *ang$ 8 purpose4 ,b ,god1 on ! o!r h&1 design$1 by ?is w>n+1 to put him ^u importunate pray] = life2 !re=e :5 he says1 ,i w add to ?y days fifte5 ye>s1 ! mean+ is only ?is1 ?\gh ?\ mighte/ be=e h expect$ dea?1 my design 9 giv+ !e t intimation1 01 t ?\ %\lde/ pray = life1 :i* might be giv5 !e by a miracle1 & n[ ,i w "w a miracle1 & fulfil1 9 ?is respect1 :at ,i be=e purpos$ 9 add+ to ?y life fifte5 ye>s4 ,object4 #c4 ,x is f>!r object$1 aga9/ ! doctr9e ( election & reprobation1 & p>ticul>ly ! immutability ( ,god's purpose !re91 t x t5ds to e/abli% a fatal necessity ( ?+s1 & ov]?r[ t kn[n di/9ction t !re is betwe5 ?+s1 z necess>y1 or cont+5t1 z ?\gh no?+ 9 ! :ole s]ies ( causes & effects c\ld happ5 o!rwise ?an x does1 & ,god himself 7 conf9$ to su* a me?od ( act+1 t x 0 impossible = him to h done ! contr>y2 :i* is no?+ else b ! ,/oical doctr9e ( fate appli$ to1 & def5d$ by "s scriptures1 ?\gh x be contr>y to o!rs1 :i* speak ( ! unc]ta9ty ( future ev5ts4 ,?us ,god speaks ( ! ,jews1 turn+ f _! iniquities1 & 8 be/[+ p>don+ m]cy1 z ! result !re(1 z an unc]ta9 ev5t1 :5 he says1 9 ,j]4 xxxvi4 #c4 ,x may be t ! h\se ( ,judah w he> all ! evil1 :i* ,i purpose to d unto !m1 t !y may return e man f 8 evil way1 t ,i may =give _! iniquity & _! s94 ,s :5 ,god gave ! ,jews a sign1 imm$iately be=e ! captivity1 tak5 f ! prophet ,ezekiel's p]sonat+ "o t 0 remov+ 8 /uff1 or h\sehold-goods1 z signify+1 t ! nation 9 g5]al %\ld soon remove to o!r habitations1 :5 c>ri$ captive into ,babylon1 he adds1 ^u ?is occasion1 ,x may be !y w consid]1 ?\gh !y be a rebelli\s h\se1 ,ezek4 xii4 #c4 ,& ! prophet ,zephaniah exhorts ! p to seek righte\sness & meekness1 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 says1 ,x may be ye %all be hid 9 ! day ( ! ,"l's ang]1 ,zeph4 ii4 #c4 ,& ! apo/le speaks ( ! unc]ta9ty ( ! div9e disp5sations ( grace1 :5 he advises ,timo?y1 9 meekness1 to in/ruct ^? t oppose !mselves1 if ,god1 p]adv5ture1 w give !m rep5tance1 to ! ackn[l$g+ ( ! tru?1 #b ,tim4 ii4 #be4 :i* is directly contr>y to ! unalt]able necessity ( ev5ts1 dep5d+ ^u ! div9e purpose1 accord+ to ! doctr9e ( election4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to ! =m] "p ( ?is objection1 9 :i* ?is doctr9e is pret5d$ to h tak5 its rise f1 & to be agreeable to1 t ( ! ,/oics1 conc]n+ fate & de/9y1 x w n be mu* to our purpose to enquire :at 0 ! op9ion ( t sect ( philosoph]s conc]n+ x2 &1 inde$1 x w be difficult to fix on a j s5se !re(1 9 :i* !y all agree4 ,"s are ( op9ion1 t _m ( !m int5d$ no?+ else !reby1 b ! immutability ( ,god's purposes1 b ! disp5sation ( 8 provid5ce1 be+ a necess>y execution !re(2 & :5 he is said to be b\nd by ! laws ( fate1 !y mean1 t he _c act contr>y to :at himself has det]m9$4#bcd ,&1 _h x be5 univ]sally expla9$ by !m 9 ?is s5se1 x w\ld n h done !m mu* s]vice1 :o oppose ! doctr9e ( election1 to h comp>$ x !re)2 = x w\ld only h prov$ ! agreeabl5ess ( ! doctr9e ( ! immutability ( ,god's purpose1 relat+ to all ev5ts1 to ! light ( nature1 z "s ( ! hea!n 7 !reby in/ruct$ 9 x4 ,b s9ce ?is does n appe> to be ! s5se ( all ! ,/oicks ab\t ! doctr9e ( fate1 b "s ( !m und]/ood x 9 ! same s5se z x is repres5t$ 9 ! objection1 ?is we _c b militate aga9/1 & ass]t ! doctr9e ( election to be v remote f x4 ,!re=e we ne$ only1 9 answ] to ?is "p ( ! objection1 expla9 :at we mean1 :5 we ma9ta9 ! necessity ( ev5ts1 z f\nd$ on ! w ( ,god4 ,we are f> f ass]t+ t !re is a necess>y connexion betwe5 second causes1 & _! respective effects1 9 :i* "s are produc$ arbitr>ily1 by ! w ( intellig5t creatures2 & :5 we call any ?+ a necess>y cause1 produc+ effects1 accord+ to its own nature1 we suppose t ?is is agreeable to ! ord]1 or c\rse ( nature1 :i* 0 fix$ by ,god4 ,all t we pret5d to prove1 is ! dep5d5ce ( ?+s on ! div9e w1 & ! necessity ( ,god's purposes tak+ effect2 s t t :i* is arbitr>y or cont+5t1 :i* might be1 or n be1 z dep5d+ on1 or relat+ to second causes1 is ev5tually necess>y1 z x is an accompli%m5t ( ! div9e purpose4 ,!re=e we always di/+ui% betwe5 ?+s be+ cont+5t1 ) respect to u1 & _! be+ s1 ) respect to ,god2 &1 consequ5tly1 ?\gh x may be1 or p]adv5ture1 may be appli$ to ! app>5t ev5t ( ?+s1 ^! words c nev] be appli$ to ! fulfill+ ( ! div9e w2 & ?is leads u to consid] ! latt] "p ( ! objection2 !re=e1 #b4 ,z to ! scripture's speak+ conc]n+ ! unc]ta9ty ( future ev5ts1 9 ^? places m5tion$ 9 ! objection1 ^!1 & all o!rs ( ! l nature1 9 :i* su* a mode ( speak+ is us$1 may be expla9$1 by di/+ui%+ betwe5 :at might reasonably h be5 expect$ to be ! ev5t ( ?+s1 suppos+ m5 _h n be5 giv5 up to ! bl9dness ( _! m9d1 & he>ts1 to act bel[ ! dictates ( reason1 )\t consult+ _! own safety & happ9ess1 or express+ _! gratitude to ,god2 & :at w\ld be ! real ev5t ( ?+s1 :i* ,god 0 n pleas$ to reveal1 & !re=e 0 unkn[n to !m4 ,?us1 :5 ! prophets ,j]emiah & ,ezekiel repres5t$ ! rep5tance & re=mation ( ,israel z an unc]ta9 ev5t1 z well z _! =giv5ess1 & deliv]ance f ! captivity1 connect$ ) x1 9 su* dubi\s t]ms1 ,x may be !y w consid] & return1 e man f 8 evil way2 x implies1 t ?is 0 :at might h be5 reasonably expect$ by m51 ?\gh x 0 no matt] ( unc]ta9ty to ! he>t-se>*+ ,god1 :o kn[e? ! end f ! beg9n+1 & p]fectly =esees :at w be ! ev5t ( ?+s1 :i*1 9 v>i\s respects1 are "u ! direction ( 8 provid5ce4 ,?\gh x c\ld h>dly be ?\ght1 by m51 t su* an admonition %\ld be treat$ ) su* contempt1 yet ,god knew h[ !y w\ld behave !mselves2 !re 0 no p]adv5ture ) respect to 8 judgm5t !re(2 he knew t !y w\ld n rep5t1 o!rwise he w\ld h incl9$ _! wills1 & effectually h p]suad$ !m to ex]cise ?is grace1 & !reby h prev5t$ 8 expectation1 or det]m9ation1 f be+ disappo9t$1 or fru/rat$4 ,if x be object$1 t1 accord+ to ?is s5se ( ! text1 ! prophet's message to ! p w\ld h be5 to no purpose1 & 8 m9i/ry1 among !m1 ex]cis$ 9 va92 or t x 0 contr>y to ! wisdom & goodness ( ,god to make ?is ov]ture to !m1 :5 he knew x w\ld n be compli$ )4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t ! great ,god is n b\nd to decl9e ! ass]t+ 8 "r to man's ob$i5ce1 or requir+ t :i* is a j debt to him1 ?\gh he knew t !y w\ld n comply ) 8 dem& !re(2 &1 inde$1 ?is objection _c be ma9ta9$1 )\t suppos+1 t1 :5 ! gospel is prea*$ to man1 ! glory ( ! div9e wisdom & goodness !re9 _c be secur$1 unless we conclude ei!r t ,god do? n "k :e!r man w embrace x1 or no1 :i* is contr>y to 8 omnisci5ce2 or t he det]m9es1 t all1 to :om ! gospel is prea*$1 %all embrace x1 :i* is contr>y to matt] ( fact4 ,b !re may be a m$ium betwe5 bo? ^!1 :i* v9dicates ! div9e p]fections1 9 ord]+ t ! gospel %\ld be prea*$1 & !reby ass]t+ 8 sov]eignty1 & unali5able "r to _! ob$i5ce2 accord+ly1 !re might be a small remnant among !m1 9 :om ,god design$ t ?is message %\ld take effect4 ,& w any "o say1 t because ! goodness ( ,god 0 n h]e9 demon/rat$ to all1 t !re=e no glory 0 br\ght to t p]fection8 ,& if x be f>!r said1 t suppos+ !re 7 "s :o turn$ f _! evil ways1 ! captivity1 :i* 0 ?reat5$1 0 n h]eby prev5t$1 & !re=e ! promise1 relat+ !reunto1 did n take place2 to ?is x may be repli$2 t z ,god did n give !m gr\nd to expect ?is bless+1 unless ?is rep5tance %\ld be m univ]sal1 ?an x really 01 s he _h v>i\s ways to te/ify 8 reg>d to ^? :o %\ld receive advantage by ?is message1 = ^: sake x 0 pr9cipally int5d$4 ,z = t o!r scripture1 9 :i* ,god advises 8 p to seek righte\sness & meekness1 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 says1 x may be ye may be hid 9 ! day ( ! ,"l's fi]ce ang]2 ! mean+ is1 t !y1 :o 7 enabl$ to ex]cise ^! graces1 %\ld ei!r h "s in/ances ( temporal deliv]ance v\*saf$ to !m2 or if n1 t !y %\ld h no reason to compla9 t ! ex]cise !re( 0 altoge!r 9 va94 ,z = t scripture1 9 :i* ! apo/le bids ,timo?y to exhort ^? t oppose ! gospel1 if1 p]adv5ture1 ,god w\ld give !m rep5tance to ! ackn[l$g+ ( ! tru?2 ! mean+ is1 t x 0 unc]ta9 to ,timo?y :e!r ,god w\ld give ?is grace or no2 & !re=e he mu/ prea* ! gospel1 :atev] 7 ! ev5t !re(3 ,nev]!less1 x 0 no matt] ( unc]ta9ty1 ) respect to ,god1 :o mu/ be suppos$ to "k :at grace he designs to be/[1 & !re=e ! ev5t ( ?+s may be dubi\s to u1 & yet be c]ta9 ) respect to him4 ,object4 #d4 ,ano!r objection1 aga9/ ! doctr9e ( election & reprobation1 is1 t x is altoge!r inconsi/5t ) ! prea*+ ( ! gospel2 = if ,god has det]m9$ ! f9al /ate ( man1 s t 8 purpose _c be alt]$1 !n x is a prepo/]\s ?+1 n to say illusory1 = grace to be (f]$ to ! *ief ( s9n]s1 :i* mu/ c]ta9ly argue1 t x is impossible to be atta9$ by !m2 &1 s9ce ! ov]ture is univ]sal1 we mu/ conclude t ,god has put all mank9d into a salvable /ate1 & consequ5tly n exclud$ any f salvation by 8 p]emptory & un*angeable decree4 ,to :at purpose are ! promises ( ! gospel held =?1 to all t sit "u ! s\nd !re(1 if x be impossible = !m to atta9 ! bless+s promis$ !re98 ,or :at reg>d c\ld m5 be suppos$ to h to ! promises1 if !y 7 n a decl>ation ( ,god's purpose8 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 ! ?reatn+s d5\nc$ w\ld be z little reg>d$1 z an exp$i5t to det] m5 f s9n+1 if _! /ate 7 unalt]ably fix$ by ,god1 accord+ to ?is doctr9e ( election1 z x has be5 be=e consid]$4 ,answ4 ,t we may proce$ ) great] cle>ness 9 answ]+ ?is objection1 we %all fir/ %ew :at we mean by prea*+ ! gospel1 :i* is no?+ else b a decl>ation ( ,god's reveal$ w1 & our duty pursuant !reunto1 :i* is to be made kn[n1 p>ticul>ly :at is conta9$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 relat+ to ! salvation ( m51 & ! way :i* he has orda9$ 9 ord] to _! atta9+ x4 ,!re=e1 #a4 ,:5 ?is salvation is said to be (f]$ 9 ! gospel1 we int5d no?+ else !reby1 b t a decl>ation is made to s9n]s1 t !re are _m invaluable privileges :i* ,*ri/ has pur*as$ =1 & w1 9 8 own "t & way1 apply to all ^? :om ,god has purpos$ to save2 &1 s9ce we _c describe !m by "n1 & no unreg5]ate p]son has gr\nd to conclude t he is ( t numb]1 !re=e !re is a f>!r decl>ation to be made1 namely1 t ,god has insep>ably connect$ ?is salvation1 :i* he has *os5 !m to1 ) fai? & rep5tance1 & ! ex]cise ( all o!r graces1 :i*1 z !y are ,god's gift1 & to be pray$ =1 & expect$1 9 a dilig5t att5dance on all 8 ord9ances2 s !y are to be consid]$ z ! m>k & evid5ces ( _! be+ *os5 to salvation1 )\t :i*1 x is c]ta9ly a va9 & presumptu\s ?+ = any "o to pret5d t he has a "r to x1 z ! object ( ,god's et]nal election4 #b4 ,no "o1 :o prea*es ! gospel1 has any w>rant f ,god to tell any individual p]son t :e!r he rep5ts & believes1 or no1 he %all be sav$2 or1 to direct 8 disc\rse to him1 z "o t is *os5 !reunto1 mu* less to give ! imp5it5t s9n] occasion to conclude1 t1 ?\gh he ob/9ately1 & f9ally1 rema9 9 a /ate ( rebellion aga9/ ,god1 not)/&+ he may hope to be sav$1 because !re is a numb] ( mank9d *os5 to salvation2 = ?is is n to decl>e ,god's reveal$ w1 b t :i* is directly contr>y to x1 & !re=e n to prea* ! gospel4 ,!re=e1 #c4 ,all1 :o sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel1 ought to look ^u x z a decl>ation ( ,god's design to save a "p ( mank9d1 "u ! prea*+ !re(1 & among !m ! *ief ( s9n]s1 :i* !y h a suffici5t gr\nd to conclude !mselves to be2 b yet a door ( hope is s f> op5$ h]eby1 t !y h no reason to conclude t !y are reject$1 any m ?an t !y are elect$2 &1 :ile !y wait on ,god's in/itut$ means ( grace1 !y h1 at lea/1 ?is enc\ragem5t1 t1 p]adv5ture1 !y may be ( ! numb] ( ,god's elect2 &1 :5 !y f9d 9 !mselves t fai?1 :i* is ! evid5ce !re(1 !n !y may det]m9e _! int]e/ 91 & lay claim to ?is privilege1 :5 !y are enabl$ to make _! call+1 & !reby _! election sure4 ,& z = ! promises & ?reatn+s1 ^! are to be consid]$ by unreg5]ate p]sons1 )\t det]m9+ _! "r to ! "o1 or fall+ "u ! o!r1 z elect$ or reject$2 = t is /ill suppos$ to be a secret2 !re=e !y are to reg>d ! promise1 z a decl>ation ( ,god's purpose1 relat+ to ! connexion t !re is betwe5 fai? & salvation1 z an inducem5t to p]=m ! "o1 9 expectation ( ! o!r4 ,& z = ! ?reatn+s1 ?\gh !y det]m9e ! pres5t /ate ( imp5it5t s9n]s to be su*1 9 :i* !y are undone & mis]able1 yet !y are n to be ext5d$ to ^? ev5ts1 :i* are hid 9 ! purpose ( ,god1 s z to give any "o gr\nd to conclude t he is !reby f9ally exclud$ f salvation1 s9ce su* an exclusion z ?is is insep>ably connect$ ) f9al imp5it5cy & unbelief4 ,object4 #e4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t ?is doctr9e is1 9 _m in/ances subv]sive ( practical religion4 ,&1 #a4 ,t x is inconsi/5t ) ! duty ( pray]2 = if ,god has det]m9$ to save a p]son1 :at ne$ has he to ask a bless+1 :i* is already grant$8 &1 if he has det]m9$ to reject him1 8 pray] w be 9 va94 #b4 ,x is f>!r suppos$1 t x leads to presumption1 on ! "o h&1 or despair1 on ! o!r2 election1 to presumption2 reprobation1 to despair4 ,&1 #c4 ,!y add1 t x leads to lic5ti\sness1 z x is inconsi/5t ) our us+ endeav\rs t we may be sav$3 = to :at purpose is x = p]sons to /rive to ent] 9 at ! /rait gate1 :5 all _! endeav\rs w be ineffectual1 if !y are n elect$8 or to :at purpose is x = p]sons to use any endeav\rs to escape ! wra? ( ,god1 due to s91 if !y are appo9t$ to wra?1 & s mu/ necess>ily p]i%8 ,answ4 ,?is objection is1 beyond measure1 %ock+2 & x is no wond]1 t a doctr9e1 t is suppos$ to h su* consequ5ces att5d+ x1 is treat$ ) ! utmo/ degree ( dete/ation3 b z ! greate/ "p ( ! objections aga9/ x1 are no o!r ?an misrepres5tations !re(1 s x is no difficult matt] to reply to !m1 to ! conviction ( ^? :o are dispos$ to judge imp>tially ( ! matt] 9 controv]sy betwe5 u4 ,we %all !re=e proce$ to reply to ! sev]al bran*es ( ?is objection4 ,&1 #a4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! duty ( pray]2 :5 we are engag$ 9 x1 we are n to suppose t we are to deal ) ,god1 9 su* a way1 z :5 we h to d ) m51 :om we suppose to be undet]m9$1 & t !y are to be mov$1 by intreaties1 to alt] _! pres5t resolutions1 & to give u :at we ask =2 = t is to conceive ( him z altoge!r su* an "o z ourselves2 accord+ly1 we are n to conclude1 t he has n det]m9$ to grant ! ?+ t we are to pray to him =2 = t w\ld be presumptu\sly to ent] into 8 secret purpose1 s9ce he has no :]e told u we %all be d5i$ ! bless+s we want2 b r t !re is =giv5ess ) him1 & m]cy = ! *ief ( s9n]s1 z an enc\ragem5t to ?is duty2 &1 besides ?is1 has giv5 u f>!r gr\nd to hope = a graci\s answ] ( pray]1 :]e he gives a he>t to seek him4 ,!re=e we are to behave ourselves1 9 ?is duty1 z ^? :o pret5d n to "k ,god's secret purpose1 b r desire to wait = "s graci\s intimation or tok5 = good1 t he w he> & answ] our pray]2 !re=e 8 secret purpose is no m inconsi/5t ) ?is duty1 ?an if1 ) ^? t d5y ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 we %\ld conclude t ?is matt] is n det]m9$ by him4 #b4 ,z to ?is doctr9e's lead+ to presumption1 or despair1 !re is no gr\nd to conclude t x has a t5d5cy to ei!r ( !m4 ,x _c lead to presumption1 inasmu* z election is n discov]$ to any "o till he believes2 !re=e an unconv]t$ p]son has no gr\nd to presume & conclude1 t all is well ) him1 because he is elect$2 = t is boldly to det]m9e a ?+ t he kn[s no?+ (2 ! objection !re=e1 ) respect to su*1 supposes t to be kn[n1 :i* rema9s a secret4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 !y h no gr\nd to despair1 on a supposition t !y are f9ally reject$2 = x is "o ?+ to be ! object ( ! decree ( reprobation1 :i* no "o c1 or ought to det]m9e1 conc]n+ himself1 s long z he is 9 ?is _w1 mu* m if we consid] him z enjoy+ ! means ( grace1 & a door ( hope is op5 to him !re92 & ,god has pleas$ to decl>e1 9 ! gospel1 t he w receive s9n]s t rep5t & believe 9 him1 h[ unwor?y soev] !y are2 !re=e su* are n to conclude t _! /ate is desp]ate1 ?\gh x be exce$+ dang]\s1 b to wait = ! efficacy ( ! means ( grace1 & ^? bless+s t accompany salvation4 ,& z = ^? t are 9 a conv]t$ /ate1 ?is doctr9e is f> f hav+ a t5d5cy1 ei!r to lead !m to presumption1 or despair2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 to ?ankfulness to ,god1 = 8 discrim9at+ grace1 :i*1 :5 p]sons exp]i5ce1 !y are n only enc\rag$ to hope = f>!r bless+s1 b to p]=m ^? duties :]eby !y may express _! gratitude to him4 ,z = presumption1 :i* is ! only ?+ t election is pret5d$ to lead !m to1 t _c be ! natural consequ5ce or t5d5cy !re(2 = if !y presume t !y %all be sav$1 ?is is n to be reckon$ a crime 9 !m2 = t presumption :i* is suppos$ to be s 9 ! objection consi/s 9 a p]son's expect+ a bless+ )\t reason2 b ?is is contr>y to ! supposition t he is a believ]2 & x w\ld be a /range me?od ( reason+ to inf]1 t he1 :o has gr\nd to conclude t he has a "r to et]nal life1 f ^? m>ks & evid5ces ( grace1 :i* he f9ds 9 himself1 is guilty ( a s9ful presumption1 :5 he is induc$ h]eby to lay claim to x2 & !re=e ! s5se ( ! objection1 mu/ be ?is1 t a believ] hav+ be5 once enabl$ to conclude himself elect$1 may1 f h5ce1 take occasion1 suppos+ t 8 "w is done1 & 8 end answ]$1 to return to 8 =m] wick$ life1 & yet /ill presume t he %all be sav$2 :]eas t w\ld be a c]ta9 indication t he _h no gr\nd to conclude ?is1 b 0 mi/ak51 :5 he ?\ght t he _h2 s t ?is doctr9e _c lead a believ]1 z su*1 to presumption1 & consequ5tly ! objection1 9 :i* x is suppos$ t x does1 is f\nd$ on "o ( ^! two mi/akes1 viz4 t e "o1 :o is elect$ to salvation1 kn[s 8 int]e/ 9 ?is privilege1 z ?\gh x 7 imm$iately reveal$ to him1 )\t inf]r+ x f any m>ks & evid5ces ( grace t he f9ds 9 himself2 or else1 t x is impossible = any "o1 :o ?9ks t he believes1 &1 f !nce1 concludes t he is elect$1 to appe> aft]w>ds to h be5 mi/ak5 9 ! judgm5t1 :i* he !n pass$ ^u himself2 b ei!r ( ^! conta9 a misrepres5tation ( ! consequ5ces ( ! doctr9e ( election2 nei!r is !re any reg>d _h to t necess>y di/9ction t !re is1 betwe5 a p]son's be+ *os5 to et]nal life1 & 8 be+ able to det]m9e himself to be int]e/$ 9 ?is privilege2 & x is contr>y to :at we h be=e consid]$1 t :5ev] ,god *ooses to ! end1 he *ooses to ! means1 :i* are insep>ably connect$ ) x1 :i* is ! only rule :]eby we are w>rant$1 :5 apply+ x to ourselves1 to conclude t we %all be sav$4 #c4 ,x _c1 9 ! lea/1 be prov$ t ?is doctr9e has any t5d5cy to lead p]sons to lic5ti\sness2 nor is x inconsi/5t ) our us+ ! utmo/ endeav\rs to atta9 salvation4 ,if x be said1 t _m vile p]sons take occasion1 f h5ce1 to give ! re9s to _! corruption2 t is n ! natural1 or necess>y consequ5ce !re(2 s9ce !re is no tru? b :at may be abus$4 ,! apo/le ,paul did n ?9k ! doctr9e ( ! grace ( ,god1 :i* he s /r5u\sly ma9ta9$1 0 less true1 ,or glori\s1 because "s drew ?is vile consequ5ce f x1 ,let u cont9ue 9 s91 t grace may ab\nd1 ,rom4 vi4 #a4 ,& z = ^? means1 :i* ,god has orda9$ to br+ ab\t ! salvation ( 8 p1 we are oblig$ to att5d ^u !m1 ?\gh we "k n1 be=e-h&1 :at w c]ta9ly be ! ev5t !re(2 & if ?r\gh ! bless+ ( ,god accompany+ !m1 we are effectually call$ & sanctifi$1 & !reby enabl$ to "k our election1 ?is w 7agreeably to ! exp]i5ce ( all true believ]s17 h a t5d5cy to promote hol9ess4 ,object4 #f4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t m especially aga9/ ! doctr9e ( reprobation1 t x argues ,god to be ! au?or ( s92 & p>ticul>ly 9 su* in/ances z ^!1 viz4 ) respect to ! fir/ entrance ( s9 into ! _w1 & 9 ,god's imput+ ! s9 ( our fir/ p>5ts to all _! po/]ity1 & aft]w>ds suff]+ x to make su* a progress z x has done ev] s9ce2 &1 mo/ ( all1 :5 x is suppos$ t ?is is n only ! result ( ! div9e purpose1 b t x also respects ! bl9d+ m5's m9ds1 & h>d5+ _! he>ts1 & s r5d]+ _! f9al imp5it5cy & p]dition unavoidable4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 #a4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! fir/ entrance ( s9 into ! _w1 x _c reasonably be d5i$1 t ! purpose ( ,god 0 conc]n$ ab\t x1 be=e x 0 committ$1 9 ! same s5se z 8 actual provid5ce 0 aft]w>ds1 namely1 9 p]mitt+1 ?\gh n effect+ x2 not)/&+ ?is 0 n ! cause ( ! committ+ x1 s9ce a b>e p]mission has no positive effici5cy 9 ord] !reunto2 ! n h9d]+1 or re/ra9+ a wick$ action1 does n r5d] him ! au?or ( x4 ,x is true1 ,god knew h[ man w\ld behave1 & p>ticul>ly1 t he w\ld mis-improve & =feit t orig9al righte\sness1 9 :i* he 0 creat$1 & t1 by ?is means1 he w\ld contract t guilt1 :i* 0 ! consequ5ce !re(1 & !reby r5d] himself liable to 8 j displeasure2 to d5y ?is1 w\ld be to d5y t he =eknew t1 f et]nity1 :i* he knew 9 "t4 ,&1 s f> z ! actual provid5ce ( ,god 0 conv]sant ab\t :at 0 natural !re91 s f> 8 purpose det]m9$ t x %\ld be2 b nei!r does ?is argue him to be ! au?or ( s94 ,b ?is w be f>!r consid]$1 :5 we speak conc]n+ ! actual provid5ce ( ,god "u a foll[+ answ]4#bce #b4 ,z to t "p ( ! objection1 :i* respects ! imput+ ! s9 ( our fir/ p>5ts to all _! po/]ity1 t is m frequ5tly br\ght aga9/ ?is doctr9e ?an any o!r2 & x is g5]ally repres5t$ 9 ! mo/ indef5sible t]ms1 )\t mak+ any abatem5ts z to ! degree ( puni%m5t t 0 due to x2 &1 accord+ly1 !y ?9k t we c h>dly h ! front to affirm1 t our argum5ts1 9 def5ce h]e(1 are agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 z we pret5d ^? o!rs are1 :i* h be5 br\ght 9 def5ce ( ?is doctr9e4 ,b1 ,i hope1 we %all be able to ma9ta9 ! doctr9e ( orig9al s91 9 consi/5cy ) ! div9e p]fections1 z well z scripture1 9 its prop] place1 to :i* we %all ref] x4#bcf ,!re=e all t ,i %all add1 at pres5t1 is1 t if ! doctr9e ( orig9al s9 be s expla9$1 z t x does n r5d] ,god ! au?or ( s91 8 purpose relat+ !reunto1 :i* mu/ be suppos$1 9 all respects1 to correspond ) x1 does n argue him to be ! au?or ( x4 #c4 ,z to ! progress ( s9 9 ! _w1 & ! pron5ess ( all mank9d to rebel aga9/ ,god2 ?is1 z be=e 0 obs]v$1 conc]n+ s9 9 g5]al1 is ! object ( 8 p]missive1 b n 8 effective w2 ?\gh !re is ?is diff]5ce betwe5 ,god's suff]+ s9 to ent] into ! _w at fir/1 & 8 suff]+ ! cont9uance1 or increase ( x !re91 t1 at fir/1 he dealt ) man z an innoc5t creature1 & only left him to ! mutability ( 8 own w1 hav+ be=e giv5 him a p[] to reta9 8 integrity4 ,b ! fall5 creature is become weak1 & unable to d any ?+ t is good 9 all its circum/ances1 & aft]w>ds is m & m incl9$ to s91 by contract+ vici\s habits1 & p]si/+ !re94 ,n[1 ?\gh ,god's leav+ man to himself at fir/1 :5 !re 0 no =feiture made ( 8 prev5t+ grace1 mu/ be reckon$ an act ( m]e sov]eignty1 8 leav+ s9n]s to !mselves may be reckon$ an act ( ju/ice1 z a puni%m5t ( s9 be=e committ$1 & nei!r ( ^! argue him to be ! au?or ( x2 nei!r does ! purpose ( ,god1 relat+ !reunto1 give ! lea/ occasion = su* an inf]5ce4 ,aga91 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ! occasion & ! cause ( s94 ,god's provid5tial disp5sations1 ?\gh unexceptionably holy & righte\s1 are (t5-times ! occasion !re(3 ?us 8 afflictive h& sometimes occasions ! corruptions ( m5 to break =?1 9 rep9+ at1 & qu>rell+ ) 8 provid5ce2 & 8 giv+ outw>d bless+s to "o1 :i* he )holds f ano!r1 gives occasion1 to "s1 to compla9 ( ! inju/ice ( 8 deal+s ) !m2 & ! /rictness1 & hol9ess ( 8 law1 & gives occasion1 to corrupt nature to discov] itself 9 ! blacke/ col\rs2 ! apo/le pla9ly ev9ces ?is tru?1 :5 he says1 ,s9 tak+ occasion by ! comm&m5t1 wr\ght 9 me all mann] ( concupisc5ce1 ,rom4 vii4 #h4 &1 inde$1 !re is no?+ 9 ! :ole compass ( provid5ce1 or 9 ! me?ods ( ! div9e gov]nm5t !re91 b :at may be1 & (t5 is1 an occasion ( s91 9 wick$ m54 ,b c]ta9ly x is n ! cause ( x2 ev5 z ! clem5cy ( a pr9ce may occasion a rebellion among 8 subjects2 b x is ! vile +ratitude1 & wick$ness ( _! nature1 t is ! spr+ & cause !re(2 s ! provid5ce1 & consequ5tly ! purpose ( ,god1 :i* is execut$ !reby1 may be ! occasion ( s91 & yet ! *>ge br\ght 9 ?is objection1 z ?\gh ,god h]eby 0 argu$ to be ! au?or ( s91 is altoge!r gr\ndless4 #d4 ,z to :at is f>!r object$1 relat+ to ! purpose ( ,god1 to bl9d ! m9ds1 & h>d5 ! he>ts ( m51 & t f9al imp5it5cy1 :i* is ! consequ5ce !re(1 ,god =bid t we %\ld ass]t t ?is is a positive act 9 him2 &1 s f> z x conta9s no?+ else b 8 det]m9+ to d5y t grace1 :i* w\ld h _h ! contr>y effect1 or 8 provid5ce relat+ !reunto1 ?is does n give any c\nt5ance to ! objection1 or weak5 ! =ce ( ! argum5ts t we h be=e laid d[n1 :i* is v consi/5t !re)4 ,object4 #g4 ,!re is ano!r objection1 :i* is g5]ally laid d[n 9 s mov+ a way1 t1 :e!r ! argum5t be j or no1 ! /yle is adapt$ to affect ! m9ds ( m5 ) prejudice aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 & t is tak5 f ! inconsi/5cy !re( ) ,god's judicial proce$+s aga9/ ! wick$ 9 ! day ( judgm5t1 & t x w af=d ! s9n] a plea1 9 :i* he may say to ?is effect3 ,"l1 ,i s9n$ by a fatal necessity2 x 0 impossible = me to avoid t :i* ?\ art n[ (f5d$ ) me =2 x 0 :at ?\ did/ decree %\ld come to pass4 ,i h be5 told1 t ?y decrees are unalt]able1 & t x is z impossible to *ange ! c\rse ( nature1 or to remove ! m\nta9s1 :i* ?\ ha/ fix$ ) ?y h&1 z to alt] ?y purpose2 wilt ?\ !n condemn "o1 :o s9n$ & fell pursuant to ?y w8 ,do/ ?\ w t m5 %\ld s9 & p]i%1 & !n lay ! blame at _! door1 z ?\gh !y 7 culpable = do+ :at ?\ ha/ det]m9$ %\ld be done8 ,answ4 ,?is objection supposes t ! decree ( ,god lays a necess>y con/ra9t on1 & en=ces ! w ( man to s92 :i*1 if !y c\ld make x appe> t x does1 no reply c\ld be made to x4 ,b ?is is to repres5t ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+ 9 su* a way1 9 :i* no "o1 :o has j ideas ( ?is doctr9e1 w\ld ev] und]/& x1 & x is directly contr>y to ! =ego+ me?od ( expla9+ x4 ,we h already prov$1 9 our answ] to ! ?ird objection1 t s9 is n necess>y 9 t s5se1 9 :i* !y suppose x to be1 or t1 ?\gh ! decree ( ,god r5d]s ev5ts necess>y1 yet x does n take away ! effici5cy ( second causes1 & !re=e ! purpose ( ,god1 relat+ !reunto1 is n to be plead$1 z an excuse = x1 or z a gr\nd ( exemption f puni%m5t4 ,we read ( ! ,jews1 t1 ) wick$ h&s1 !y crucifi$ our ,savi\r2 ! crime 0 _! own2 b ?is is expressly said to h be5 done by1 or1 9 pursuance (1 ! det]m9ate c\nsel & =e-k ( ,god1 ,acts ii4 #bc4 ,he =e-knew :at !y w\ld d1 & purpos$ n to prev5t x2 b yet he did n =ce _! w to commit x4 ,& else:]e ,god says1 conc]n+ ,israel1 ,?\ he>de/ n2 yea1 ?\ knewe/ n2 f t "t ?9e e> 0 n op5$2 & !n he adds1 ,i knew t ?\ w\lde/ deal v trea*]\sly1 ,isa4 xlviii4 #h4 ,israel might z well h plead$1 t ,god knew1 be=e-h&1 h[ !y w\ld behave !mselves1 & s h ?r[n ! blame on him1 = n prev5t+ ?is =ese5 ev5t1 b suff]+ !m to g on 9 ?is de/ructive way1 ) z mu* reason1 z ! s9n] is suppos$1 9 ! objection1 to h1 :5 tak+ occasion s to plead1 z he is repres5t$1 z hav+ gr\nd to d1 9 ! day ( judgm5t1 z a consequ5ce f ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+4 ,aga91 :atev] has be5 said conc]n+ ! immutability ( ! div9e purpose1 yet ?is does n give ! lea/ c\nt5ance to any "o's *>g+ 8 s9 on ,god2 z we h1 9 answ] to ! la/ objection1 prov$ t x does n r5d] him ! au?or ( s92 & !re=e man's de/ruction mu/ lie at 8 own door4 ,x is "o ?+ to say1 t x is 9 ! s9n]'s p[] to save himself1 & ano!r ?+ to say1 t ! s9 he commits is n wilful1 & !re=e t guilt is n contract$ !reby2 &1 if s1 !n ?is af=ds no matt] ( excuse to ! s9n]1 accord+ to ! import ( ! objection4 ,,ix4 ,we are n[ to consid] "s ?+s t may be inf]r$ f ! doctr9e we h be5 insi/+ on1 & h[ x is to be practically improv$ by u1 to ! glory ( ,god1 & our spiritual advantage4 ,&1 #a4 ,f ! me?ods tak5 to oppose & decry x1 by misrepres5tations1 :i* conta9 little less ?an blasphemy1 we inf]1 t h[ev] unju/ consequ5ces d$uc$ f a doctr9e may be an h9drance to its obta9+ 9 ! _w2 yet ?is me?od ( opposition w n r5d] x less true1 or def5sible2 nor ought x to prejudice ! m9ds ( m5 aga9/ ! sacr$ writ+s1 or religion 9 g5]al4 ,we _c b obs]ve1 t :ile sev]al scriptures are produc$ 9 def5ce ( ?is doctr9e & o!rs 9 opposition to x1 & ! utmo/ cautions h n be5 us$ to reconcile ! s5se giv5 !re( ) ! natural ideas :i* we h ( ! div9e p]fections2 & _m1 9 def5d+ "o side ( ! "q h made use ( ungu>d$ expressions1 or call$ t a scripture-doctr9e :i* is remote f x2 & o!rs1 9 opposition h]eunto1 h1 ) too mu* assurance1 *>g$ ! def5d]s !re( ) ^? consequ5ces1 :i* are nei!r av[$ by !m1 nor ju/ly d$uc$ f _! me?od ( reason+2 ! un?9k+ & irreligi\s "p ( mank9d h tak5 occasion1 f h5ce1 ) ! ,dei/s1 to set !mselves aga9/ reveal$ religion1 or to give way to scepticism1 z ?\gh !re 7 no?+ c]ta91 or def5sible1 9 religion2 & take occasion to make x ! subject ( satire & ridicule4 ,b1 pass+ ?is by1 ?\gh x is a matt] v mu* to be lam5t$ we w consid] ?is doctr9e z r5d]$ less exceptionable1 or m ju/ly repres5t$2 &1 accord+ly1 #b4 ,we may inf] f x1 t z x is agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 s x has ! greate/ t5d5cy to promote practical godl9ess4 ,=1 7#a47 ,s9ce ,god has =e-orda9$ :atev] comes to pass2 ?is %\ld lead u to an humble submission to 8 w1 9 all ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce4 ,:5 we consid] t no?+1 9 ?is respect comes by *ance2 ?is %\ld h a t5d5cy to quiet our m9ds1 & sil5ce all our murmur+ & uneasy ?\ghts1 :atev] afflictions we are expos$ to4 ,we are too apt to compla9 sometimes ( second causes1 z ?\gh all our mis]ies took _! rise f !nce2 &1 at o!r times1 to afflict ourselves beyond measure1 z appreh5d+ t ^? prop] means h n be5 us$1 :i* might h prev5t$ !m2 z ,m>?a tells our ,savi\r1 ,if ?\ had/ be5 "h1 my bro!r _h n di$1 ,john xi4 #ba4 :]eas we ought r to consid]1 t all ?is befalls u 9 pursuance ( ,god's purpose3 _h he design$ to h prev5t$ ! affliction1 he w\ld h direct$ to o!r means conducive to t end1 or w\ld h att5d$ ^? t h be5 us$1 ) _! desir$ success4 ,we use ! means z n kn[+ :at are ! secret purposes ( ,god1 ) respect to ! ev5t ( ?+s2 b1 :5 ?is is made kn[n to u1 x %\ld tea* u to acquiesce 91 & be entirely resign$ to ! div9e w4 7#b47 ,:5 we _c see ! reason1 or und]/& ! mean+ ( ! disp5sations ( div9e provid5ce1 & are n able to pass a judgm5t conc]n+ future ev5ts1 :e!r relat+ unto ourselves1 or o!rs2 &1 :5 all ?+s look ) a v dismal aspect1 z to :at conc]ns ! int]e/ & *ur* ( ,god 9 ! _w1 we mu/ be cont5t to wait till he is pleas$ to discov] !m to u2 :at he (t5times does1 we "k n n[1 b %all "k h]eaft]1 z our ,savi\r said to "o ( 8 disciples1 ,john xiii4 #g4 ,x is no wond] t we are at a loss1 z to ,god's purposes1 s9ce secret ?+s belong to him2 & !re=e all t we are to d1 9 su* a case1 is1 to re/ satisfi$1 t all ^! ?+s %all1 9 ! end1 appe> to h a t5d5cy to advance 8 own p]fections1 & br+ ab\t ! salvation ( 8 p4 7#c47 ,s9ce ! purpose ( ,god respects ! means1 z well z ! end1 ?is %\ld put u ^u ! use ( ^? prop] means1 9 :i* we may hope to obta9 grace & glory2 & !re=e ?is doctr9e does n lead u to slo?1 & indiff]5ce 9 religion2 = t is to suppose1 t ! ends & means are sep>at$ 9 ,god's purpose3 & :51 ?r\gh 8 bless+ att5d+ !m1 ! ord9ances1 or means ( grace1 are made effectual = ! work+ ( fai?1 & all o!r graces1 ^! be+ connect$1 9 ,god's purpose1 ) glory1 x ought to enc\rage our hope relat+ to ! end ( fai?1 ev5 ! salvation ( our s\ls4 7#d47 ,let u take he$ t we d n p]emptorily1 )\t gr\nd conclude ourselves elect$ unto et]nal life1 on ! "o h&1 or reject$ on ! o!r4 ,to det]m9e t we are *os5 to salvation1 be=e we are effectually call$1 is presumptu\sly to ent] into ,god's secret c\nsels1 :i* we _c1 at pres5t1 h a c]ta9 & det]m9ate k (2 b to lay ?is z a f\ndation1 z to :at conc]ns ! conduct ( our lives1 is (t5times ( a v p]nici\s t5d5cy4 ,if1 z ! result ( ?is conclusion made1 we take enc\ragem5t to g on 9 s91 ?is w cut ! s9ews ( all religion1 & expose u to bl9dness ( m9d1 & h>dness ( he>t1 & a great] degree ( imp5it5cy & unbelief1 z ! consequ5ce ( ?is bold presumption & affront to ! div9e ,maje/y4 ,nei!r1 on ! o!r h&1 are we to conclude t we are n elect$2 = ?\gh we may be 9 susp5se ab\t ! ev5t ( ?+s1 & n "k :e!r we are elect$ or reject$1 ?is is n inconsi/5t ) our us+ endeav\rs to atta9 a good hope1 ?r\gh grace2 yet to det]m9e t we are n elect$1 is to conclude1 aga9/ ourselves t all endeav\rs w be to no purpose2 :i* we h no gr\nd to d1 s9ce x is "o ?+ to conclude t we are 9 a /ate ( unreg5]acy1 & ano!r ?+ to det]m9e t we are n elect$4 ,! consequ5ce ( our conclud+ t we are 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 ought to be our pray+1 wait+1 & hop+ = ! efficacy ( div9e grace1 :i* ext5ds itself to ! *ief ( s9n]s1 z a relief aga9/ despair1 ?\gh su* c h no gr\nd to say1 !y are elect$2 !re=e ! safe/ way1 & t :i* is mo/ conducive to ! ends ( religion1 is to be firmly p]suad$1 t ?\gh ! f9al /ate ( man be c]ta9ly det]m9$ by ,god1 yet ?is is to be no rule = an unreg5]ate p]son to take 8 measures f1 any m ?an if x 7 a matt] ( unc]ta9ty1 &1 9 all respects1 undet]m9$ by him4 7#e47 ,let u1 accord+ to ! apo/le's advice1 ,give dilig5ce to make our call+ & election sure1 #b ,pet4 i4 #aj4 ,x is c]ta9ly a v great privilege = u1 n b>ely to "k1 t "s 7 *os5 to et]nal life1 b to be able to conclude t we are ( t happy numb]2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 we mu/ n expect to h an extraord9>y revelation !re(1 or to f9d ourselves describ$ by "n 9 scripture1 z ?\gh ?is 7 ! way to atta9 x2 = ! rule by :i* we are to judge ( ?is matt]1 is1 our enquir+ :e!r we h ^? m>ks1 or evid5ces !re(1 :i* are conta9$ !re92 & !re=e we are1 by a dilig5t & imp>tial self-exam9ation1 to endeav\r to "k :e!r we are call$1 or enabl$1 to p]=m ! ob$i5ce ( fai?1 :i* ,god is said to elect 8 p to2 or :e!r we are holy1 & )\t blame1 be=e him 9 love8 :e!r we h ! temp] & disposition ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 z an evid5ce ( our be+ *os5 to ! adoption ( *ildr51 & z su*1 are con=m$ to ! image ( ,*ri/8 7#f47 ,if we h gr\nd to conclude t we are *os5 to et]nal life1 ?is ought to be improv$ to ! glory ( ,god1 & our own spiritual advantage2 x ought to put u ^u admir+ & ador+ ! ri*es ( discrim9at+ grace1 :i* is h]e9 em95tly illu/rat$2 & su* are "u ! highe/ obligation to walk humbly ) ,god1 z well z ?ankfully2 = x is ow+ to 8 grace1 n only t !y are *os5 to et]nal life1 b t !y are enabl$ to disc]n _! int]e/ 9 ?is privilege4#bcg ,footnote #ahc3 8,c]ta9ly1 x is n to be und]/ood1 9 a lit]al or /rict s5se1 t ,he does1 all t is done4 #8,f> be x f ,god1' says ,elihu1 #8t he %\ld d wick$ness3 & f ! ,almighty1 t he %\ld commit iniquity4' ,do+ wick$ness1 & committ+ iniquity1 are synonym\s phrases3 b to impute to ! ,mo/ ,high1 any ?+ l :at is commonly meant by ei!r ( ^! phrases1 is evid5t blasphemy4 8,nor are we to imag9e1 c]ta9ly1 t ,god makes 8 creatures d1 :atev] is done by !m1 9 any su* mann] z is inconsi/5t ) _! own prop] ag5cy4 ,rational creatures c]ta9ly act2 & act z freely1 z if !re 7 no be+ above !m to direct _! /eps1 or to gov]n _! actions4 ,:5 ,god works 9 m51 to w & to d t :i* is good2 !y1 nev]!less w & d x !mselves2 & are really praise-wor?y4 ,& he does n1 surely1 s influ5ce any to evil1 z to r5d] !m unactive1 involunt>y1 or undes]v+ ( blame4 8,nor d ,i believe x true1 lit]ally & /rictly speak+1 t ,god creates1 :atsoev] comes to pass2 p>ticul>ly d>kness1 & moral evil4 8,b ?is mu/ n be tak5 = grant$1 nor ha/ily pass$ ov]3 because1 h[ev] indisputable1 x is disput$4 ,!re are "s among u1 & "s :o are des]v$ly 9 reputation = wisdom1 & g5]al s\ndness 9 ! fai?2 :o appe> to be ( op9ion1 t ,god is ! direct ,au?or--! imm$iate ,cause--! prop] ,creator1 ( all evil1 z well z ( all good--( all s91 z well z hol9ess1 9 he>t & life--9 ?\ght1 ^w1 & de$4 8,?is op9ion1 h[ev]1 not)/&+ my high e/eem & p>ticul> fri5d%ip = "s ( ! hold]s ( x1 ,i am n yet ready to adopt1 = sev]al reasons4 8#a4 ,to suppose t ! actions ( m51 :e!r virtu\s or vici\s1 are creat$1 seems to conf\nd all di/9ction betwe5 creation & ,provid5ce2 or r1 :olly to exclude ! latt]4 8,! "w ( creation1 we us$ to ?9k1 0 ,god's mak+ creatures & ?+s1 at fir/2 or giv+ ! beg9n+ ( exi/5ce to matt] & m9ds1 ) _! v>i\s prop]ties1 in/9cts & organizations4 ,& t ,god's works ( ,provid5ce1 7 8 pres]v+ ?+s already made1 & gov]n+ all _! op]ations4 ,b accord+ to ?is new philosophy1 creation is all2 ,provid5ce is no?+4 ,= :at pres]v+ & gov]n+ ( creatures or actions c !re be1 :5 e creature & e action1 is e mom5t creat$ anew8 ,an action1 a ?\ght1 or volition1 :e!r good or evil1 is a new & /range k9d ( creature1 or creat$ ?+4 ,b1 9 a !ological view1 ! "q be=e u is ( *ief importance1 z x respects moral evil4 ,i add1 !re=e2 8#b4 ,x appe>s to me1 t to suppose ,god ! ,creator ( s91 :e!r 9 pr9ciple or action1 is h>dly reconcilable ) 8 p]fect hol9ess4 #8,do? a f\nta9 s5d =?1 at ! same place1 sweet wat]s & bitt]8' ,c d>kness proce$ f ,him1 z its prop] s\rce1 9 :om !re is no d>kness at all8 8,x is true1 ,god has creat$ _m ?+s :i* are ( a diff]5t nature f himself2 z ! bodies ( m5 & bea/s1 & all p>ts ( ! _w ( matt]3 b no?+1 ,i conceive1 directly opposite to 8 own nature2 z is s94 ,! sun is ! imm$iate cause ( ! gr[? ( vegetables2 ?\gh ^! are ess5tially diff]5t f ! sun itself3 b x is n ?us ! cause ( ice & d>kness2 :i* are no m ( a contr>y nature to x1 ?an s9 is to ! nature ( ,god4#ahd 8,i am s5sible x has be5 said1 !re is no m inconsi/5cy ) ! hol9ess ( ,god1 9 suppos+ him ! effici5t1 imm$iate cause ( s91 = necess>y good purposes2 ?an 9 suppos+ he only p]mits x1 = wise ends1 & s ord]s ?+s t he kn[s x w be committ$4 8,b ^! two ways ( acc\nt+ = ! exi/5ce ( moral evil1 appe> to me mat]ially diff]5t4 ,!re are supposable cases 9 :i* x w\ld be "r = a man1 n to h9d] ano!r f s9n+1 :5 he c\ld h9d] him2 & also to place him 9 circum/ances ( temptation1 expect+ t he w\ld s94 ,= in/ance1 a p>5t may leave money 9 ! way ( a *ild suspect$ ( be+ giv5 to !ft2 & may conceal himself & let ! *ild /eal x2 ) a view to correct him1 9 ord] to reclaim him1 or z a w>n+ to 8 o!r *ildr54 ,all ?is might be p]fectly "r 9 ! p>5t2 h[ev] c]ta9ly he might "k1 t ! *ild w\ld be guilty ( ! expect$ crime4 ,b ,i "q :e!r any case c be suppos$ 9 :i* x w\ld n be wrong1 directly to influ5ce ano!r to d evil1 t good might come4 ,excit+ "o to s9 by p[] or p]suasion2 & plac+ "o 9 circum/ances ( trial1 :]e9 he w\ld be tempt$ to s91 )\t re/ra9+ him f x1 are surely diff]5t ?+s1 al?\gh ! c]ta9ty ( 8 s9n+ may be ! same4 8#c4 ,i d>e n ?9k t ,god creates s91 & all k9ds ( evil1 because ?is seems pla9ly contr>y to ! g5]al curr5t ( ! holy scriptures4 8,9 ! fir/ *apt] ( ,g5esis1 x is said1 #8,god saw e ?+ t he _h made1 &1 behold1 x 0 v good4' ,( 8 mak+ two great lights1 we are told2 & t he made ! />s also3 b no acc\nt is !re giv5 ( 8 creat+ d>kness4 ,respect+ our own species1 ! inspir$ hi/orian p>ticul>ly in=ms u1 t #8,god creat$ man 9 8 own image3 9 ! image ( ,god creat$ he him3 male & female creat$ he !m4' ,nor d we f9d 9 t book1 or 9 all ! ,bible1 t he ha? s9ce ev] creat$ !m o!rwise4 ,solomon ?ree ?\s& ye>s aft] ! fall1 hav+ made dilig5t se>* among m5 & wom51 to f9d out _! true "*1 & ! cause ( _! s univ]sal depravity1 says2 #8,lo1 ?is only h ,i f\nd1 t ,god made man upright2 b !y h s\ght out _m inv5tions4' ,wick$ practices1 & deceitful inv5tions to conceal _! crim9ality1 are ev] ascrib$ 9 scripture to mank9d !mselves1 or to o!r fall5 creatures1 & nev] to ,god1 z _! effici5t cause4 8,9 ! ,new-,te/am5t1 *ri/ians are said to be #8creat$ unto good works3' & we read ( #8! new man1 :i* aft] ,god1 is creat$ 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess'4 ,b no :]e d we read ( any "o t 0 creat$ unto evil works2 or aft] ,satan 9 unrighte\sness & s94 ,x is writt51 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #cc1 #8,god is n ! au?or ( confusion1 b ( peace4' ,& ,james i4 #ac-ag1 #8,let no man say1 :5 he is tempt$1 ,i am tempt$ ( ,god3 = ,god _c be tempt$ ) evil1 nei!r tempte? he any man3 b e man is tempt$ :5 he is l$ away ( 8 own lu/ & entic$4--,d n err1 my belov$ bre?r54 ,e good gift & e p]fect gift is f above1 & come? d[n f ! ,fa!r ( lights4' ,c any ?+ be m express to tea* u1 t a di/9ction ought c>efully to be made betwe5 ! orig9 ( good & evil2 & t we %\ld n conceive !m bo? alike to come f ,god8 8,= scripture pro( t ,god is n ! effici5t au?or ( s91 ,i w only add1 t ! fruits ( ! ,_s1 & works ( ! fle%1 are set 9 contra/ & spok5 ( z diametrical opposites3 :]eas1 did ,god create s9ful prop5sities 9 m51 or directly influ5ce !m to evil actions1 ! works ( ! fle% w\ld be z real & imm$iate fruits ( ! div9e ,_s1 z ! holie/ ex]cises ( ! be/ sa9ts4 8#d4 ,i see no occasion = ! supposition ( ,god's be+ ?us ! au?or ( all evil3 nor any good ends t x c answ]4 8,c\ld x be se5 h[ evils might be acc\nt$ =1 )\t suppos+ !m any "p ( ! creation ( ,god2 & h[ ,god might h an absolute dom9ion ov] all ev5ts1 )\t be+ ! imm$iate cause ( bad ?+s2 no good man1 ,i conclude1 w\ld wi% to conceive ( ,him z be+ ?us ! prop] s\rce ( d>kness & evil4 ,& inde$1 7 x s1 t our weak m9ds 7 unable to compreh5d h[ ,god c "w all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w1 or h[ natural & moral evil c\ld ev] h be51 )\t believ+ t ,god is z mu*1 & z imm$iately1 ! cause ( evil z ( good2 yet x might be m mode/1 & m wise1 to leave ^! among o!r incompreh5sibles1 ?an to h rec\rse to s bold an hypo!sis = ! solution ( !m4 ,b1 ,i appreh5d1 !re is no ne$ ( ?is hypo!sis 9 ord] to acc\nt = ! exi/5ce ( evil1 or 9 ord] to an und]/&+ belief ( ! univ]sal gov]nm5t ( ! ,mo/ ,high4 8,evils1 ( mo/ if n all k9ds1 are su* negative ?+s--su* m]e defects1 9 _! orig9 at lea/1 z d n ne$ creation1 or require a positive omnipot5t cause4 ,?is is ! case1 evid5tly1 ) respect to natural d>kness3 x is only ! want ( light4 ,?is is ! case1 also1 ) respect to natural dea?3 x is only ! cessation1 ! loss1 ! want ( life4 ,& ?is may be ! case1 ) respect to spiritual d>kness1 & spiritual dea?4 ,x has h]et(ore be5 ! or?odox op9ion1 t all moral evil consi/s radically 9 privation2 or1 t unhol9ess1 at bottom1 is ! m]e want ( hol9ess4 ,&1 not)/&+ all ! floods ( light1 f v>i\s qu>t]s1 :i* h come into ! _w 9 ?is age ( new discov]ies1 possibly ?is "o old op9ion may yet be true4 #8,god made man upright4' ,t is1 ,he =m$ him ) a disposition imp>tially j & good3 ,he creat$ 9 him a pr9ciple ( univ]sal righte\sness4 ,:5 man fell1 by eat+ ! =bidd+ fruit1 ?is pr9ciple _h n be5 pres]v$ 9 p]fect /r5g? & ex]cise4 ,9 consequ5ce ( t disob$i5ce1 ! div9e int]nal influ5ce 0 s )drawn1 t ?is pr9ciple 0 entirely lo/4 ,b we are n told1 nor ne$ x be suppos$1 t any opposite pr9ciple 0 !n creat$ 9 him4 ,our fir/ p>5ts _h1 ,i believe1 9 _! orig9al =mation1 all ! radical in/9cts ( nature :i* !y _h aft] ! fall2 or :i* any ( _! po/]ity n[ h4 ,su* z a pr9ciple ( self-pres]vation1 a desire ( self-promotion1 & a prop5sity to increase & multiply2 toge!r ) all ! m p>ticul> appetites & passions1 subs]vi5t to ^! purposes4 ,all ^! are innoc5t 9 !mselves1 ?\gh n 9 !mselves virtu\s4 ,b ^! private in/9cts1 :5 left to op]ate alone1 )\t ! gov]n+ influ5ce ( a public _s1 or a j reg>d = o!r be+s1 w naturally lead to all mann] ( iniquity1 9 he>t & life4 ,to av>ice & ambition2 to envy & malice2 to intemp]ance & lewdness2 to frauds & oppressions2 to w>s & fight+s4 8,!re is no ne$ ( suppos+ any o!r div9e ag5cy1 ?an only to uphold 9 exi/5ce creatures t h lo/ _! virtue1 amid/ surr\nd+ temptations1 9 ord] to acc\nt = all ! evil affections :i* we ev] feel1 & = all ! ext]nal wick$ness t is ev] committ$4 ,nor1 9 ord] to ! holie/ creatures los+ _! virtue1 ne$ any ?+ m be suppos$ on ,god's "p1 ?an only 8 leav+ !m to !mselves2 or n uphold+ 9 !m1 & con/antly invigorat+1 a virtu\s disposition4 8,& z1 9 ?is way1 we c acc\nt = ! exi/5ce ( all mann] ( evil2 s we c ?us und]/& h[ x is possible = ,god to br+ ab\t :atsoev] comes to pass1 )\t 8 be+ ! actor1 or mak]1 or in/igator1 ( any ?+ t is n p]fectly good4 ,:5 ,he does n cause light1 !re w be d>kness4 ,:5 ,he does n make peace1 !re w be evil4 ,! d>kness takes place accord+ to 8 appo9tm5t1 ) ! same exactness & c]ta9ty1 z if ,he actually creat$ x2 & s does evil ( e k9d4 ,:at ,he det]m9es to p]mit1 kn[+ p]fectly ! circum/ances & dispositions ( e ag5t conc]n$1 w z infallibly come to pass1 z :at he det]m9es to d himself1 or to effect by 8 own positive influ5ce4 ,! k+'s he>t1 & ! riv]s ( wat]2 ! waves ( ! sea1 & ! tumults ( ! p1 are 9 ! h& ( ! ,"l1 to all important int5ts & purposes1 if x be only true t ,he re/ra9s !m1 or lets !m run2 /ille? !m1 or suff]e? !m to rage1 j z he sees fit4 8,9 ?is s5se1 ,i conceive1 x is to be und]/ood1 t ,god =ms ! light1 & creates d>kness2 makes peace1 & creates evil4 ,he has ! absolute gov]nm5t--! p]fect control--! entire sup]9t5d5cy1 ( all ^! ?+s4 8,:5 any folly has be5 committ$ or any mis*ief has be5 done1 "s are ready to say1 ,x 0 s ord]$2 z if !re=e nobody 0 to be blam$4 ,b ?is is a false inf]5ce1 f j premises4 ,true1 x 0 s ord]$ ( ,god2 & ord]$ righte\sly & wisely3 b x 0 s ord]$ by ! do] ( ! mis*ief also2 & ord]$ c>elessly1 p]haps1 or wick$ly4 ,y w say1 ,x mu/ h be5 s1 & ! actor c\ld n h done o!rwise3 b1 ,i say1 he might h done o!rwise1 if he w\ld4 ,x is true1 !re is a k9d ( necessity 9 ! actions ( m54 ,!y necess>ily act accord+ to _! own *oice2 & !y necess>ily *oose to act accord+ to _! own disposition4 ,"u ?is k9d ( necessity ,god himself acts4 ,x is impossible = him to d1 because x is impossible = him to w t :i* is contr>y to 8 own nature4 ,he necess>ily wills & does1 :at is agreeable to 8 moral p]fections4 ,b su* a necessity z ?is1 is s f> f be+ inconsi/5t ) fre$om1 t x is ess5tial to all free ag5cy4 ,actions :i* c & d take place1 contr>y to ! incl9ation ( ! ag5t1 are n 8 actions4 ,he has no comm& ov] !m2 & !re=e c des]ve no praise or blame = !m4 8,! necessity ( act+ accord+ to our own m9ds1 is all ! necessity :i* ne$ be suppos$1 :5 we suppose t all our actions 7 decre$1 & are ord]$ ( ,god4 ,a creature t acts accord+ to any laws ( nature1 & n at p]fect r&om1 )\t any self-gov]nm5t1 acts 9 su* a mann] t ,he :o kn[s :at is 9 him1 may =e-"k all 8 actions2 & 9 su* a mann] t ,he 9 ^: h& 8 times are1 may gov]n all 8 volitions4 ,m5 foll[ _! sev]al c\rses1 z freely z ! riv]s ( wat]1 & ) a high] k9d ( fre$om2 yet1 s9ce !y run agreeably to _! own incl9ation1 & _c d o!rwise1 a ,be+ omnisci5t & omnipot5t1 c calculate be=e h& all _! motions2 c keep !m 9 ! *annels decre$ = !m1 & c turn !m :i!rsoev] he w4 ,if any d n compreh5d ?is1 yet let !m n ?9k !y s fully compreh5d ! contr>y1 z to feel c]ta91 t ei!r man _c be free1 or ,god _c gov]n ! _w4 ,c]ta9ly ! provid5tial gov]nm5t ( ,god1 ov] ! he>ts & ways ( m51 ?\gh mo/ absolute1 is n su* b t1 if !y d well1 !y are praise-wor?y2 & if !y d n well1 ! s9 lie? at _! own door4 8,nei!r let x be imag9$ t ! crim9ality ( a bad action is tak5 away1 or at all ext5uat$1 because x w be ov]-rul$ = good4 ,actions are good or evil1 accord+ to ! nature ( !m1 & ! int5tion ( ! ag5t1 & n accord+ to undesign$ consequ5ces4 ,:5 we act wick$ly1 & ) a wick$ m9d1 its be+ productive ( happy effects1 alt]s no?+ 9 reg>d to our blame-wor?9ess4 ,9 ! div9e decrees1 & 9 ! div9e provid5ce1 #8,:atev] is1 is "r3' b 9 ! conduct ( creatures1 _m ?+s t are1 are n at all ! less wrong4 ,god's gov]n+ all ?+s1 s z to make !m subs]ve 8 wise & holy designs1 %\ld n lead u to ?9k any m fav\rably ( our own1 or ( our neighb\r's fooli% & s9ful actions40 ,,smalley',s ,,s]mons4 ,footnote #ahd3 8,!re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ! sun's be+ ! cause ( ! lightsom5ess & w>m? ( ! atmosph]e1 & ( ! brightness ( gold & diamonds1 by its pres5ce & positive influ5ce2 & its be+ ! occasion ( d>kness & fro/ 9 ! night1 by its motion :]eby x desc5ds bel[ ! horizon4 ,! motion ( ! sun is ! occasion ( ! latt] k9d ( ev5ts2 b n ! prop] cause1 effici5t1 or produc] ( !m4--,no m is any action ( ! div9e ,be+1 ! cause ( ! evil ( m5's wills4 ,if ! sun 7 ! prop] cause ( cold & d>kness1 x w\ld be ! f\nta9 ( ^! ?+s1 z x is ! f\nta9 ( light & heat3 & !n some?+ might be argu$ f ! nature ( cold & d>kness1 to a lik5ess ( nature 9 ! sun2 & x might be ju/ly inf]r$ t ! sun itself is d>k & cold3 b f its be+ ! cause ( ^!1 no o!rwise ?an by its abs5ce1 no su* ?+ c be inf]r$1 b ! contr>y4 ,x may ju/ly be argu$ t ! sun is a bright & hot body1 if cold & d>kness are f\nd to be ! consequ5ce ( its )drawm5t2 & ! m con/antly & necess>ily ^! effects are connect$ ) & conf9$ to its abs5ce1 ! m /rongly does x argue ! sun to be ! f\nta9 ( light & heat4 ,s1 9 z mu* z s9 is n ! fruit ( any positive influ5ce ( ! ,mo/ ,high1 b on ! contr>y1 arises f ! )drawm5t ( 8 action & en]gy1 & "u c]ta9 circum/ances1 necess>ily foll[s on ! want ( 8 influ5ce1 ?is is no argum5t t he is s9ful1 or 8 op]ation evil2 b on ! contr>y1 t he & 8 ag5cy are altoge!r holy1 & t he is ! f\nta9 ( all hol9ess4 ,x w\ld be /range argu+ inde$1 because m5 nev] commit s91 b only :5 ,god leaves !m to !mselves2 & necess>ily s9 :5 he does s1 t !re=e _! s9 is n f !mselves1 b f ,god3 z /range z x w\ld be to argue1 because x is always d>k :5 ! sun is gone1 & nev] d>k :5 he is pres5t1 t !re=e d>kness is f ! sun1 & t 8 disk & beams mu/ be black40 ,edw>ds on ! ,w4 ,page #bei4 ,bo/on ,ed4 #aged4 ,footnote #ahe3 ,dr4 ,:itby1 9 8 disc\rse ( election1 c4 ,footnote #ahf3 ,see 8 disc\rse conc]n+ election1 page #cf4 #cg4 c4 ,footnote #ahg3 ,see ! contr>y op9ion def5d$ by ,:itby 9 loc4 ,footnote #ahh3 ,see ,:itby's disc\rse1 c4 page #dj1 seq4 ,footnote #ahi3 ,see ,twiss4 ,v9d4 ,grat4 de ,prde/4 & 8 ri*es ( ,god's love1 aga9/ ,hord2 & also t "p ( ! writ+s ( "s o!rs1 9 :i* !y treat ( pr$e/9ation1 viz4 ,beza1 ,gom>us1 ,piscator1 ,maccovius1 ,ru!r=d1 ,:itak]1 & ,p]k9s4 ,footnote #aij3 ,among ^! 7 bi%op ,dav5ant1 & o!r div9es1 :o met 9 ! synod ( ,dort2 also ,calv91 ,p4 ,du ,m\l91 ,turrett91 &1 inde$1 ! great] numb] ( ^? :o h def5d$ ! doctr9e ( pr$e/9ation2 & !re are _m o!rs1 :o1 :5 !y treat ( x1 seem to wave ! p>ticul> matt] 9 controv]sy1 z ?9k+ x ( no great importance or t ?is doctr9e may be z well def5d$1 )\t conf9+ !mselves to c]ta9 modes ( speak+1 :i* h be5 ! gr\nd ( _m prejudices aga9/ x1 ^: prud5ce & conduct h]e9 _c be ju/ly blam$4 ,footnote #aia3 4 non solum ex ,judis2 t is1 ^? :o are call$ f among ! ,jews1 z di/+ui%$ f ! re/ ( !m t 7 reject$4 ,footnote #aib3 ,footnote #aic3 ,see ,que/ions lxvii1 lxviii1 lxxii1 lxxv1 lxxvi4 ,footnote #aid3 4 ,footnote #aie3 ,see ,prov4 viii4 #bc4 ,footnote #aif3 4 ,footnote #aig3 ,vid4 ,grot4 9 loc4 ,footnote #aih3 4 ,footnote #aii3 ,vid4 ,:itby 9 loc4 ,footnote #bjj3 ,vid4 ,beza 9 loc4 ,footnote #bja3 ,! pr9cipal text t ,dr4 ,:itby ref]s to1 z ju/ify+ 8 s5se ( ! ^w1 is 9 ,acts xx4 #ac4 ,we w5t to ,assos1 !re int5d+ to take 9 ,paul1 = s _h he appo9t$1 m9d+ himself to g afoot2 ! words are1 2 :i* he und]/&s z ?\gh ! mean+ 01 t ! apo/le 0 dispos$1 9 8 own m9d1 to g afoot2 b t s5se is n agreeable to ! scope ( ! text1 = ! mean+ ( x seems to be ?is3 ,t x 0 det]m9$1 ord]$1 or preconc]t$ by !m1 be=e !y set sail2 t ,paul %\ld be tak5 9 at ,assos1 s9ce he 0 to g !re afoot2 s t ?is makes no?+ to t au?or's purpose1 b r to ! s5se t we h giv5 ( ! ^w4 ,footnote #bjb3 ,see ,grot4 9 loc4 ,footnote #bjc3 ,see ,dr4 ,:itby 9 loc4 ,footnote #bjd3 ,see ,que/4 xliv1 lxviii4 ,footnote #bje3 ,see ,dr4 ,goodw91 vol4 #b4 ( election4 ,footnote #bjf3 4 ,footnote #bjg3 ,see page #acg4 ,footnote #bjh3 ,?is is :at is meant by t axiom1 us$ by ! s*ool-m51 ,decretum ,dei1 nihil ponit 9 esse4 ,footnote #bji3 ,?us ! s*ool-m5 di/+ui% betwe5 necessitas consequ5tis1 & consequ5ti2 s t t1 :i* is n 9 itself necess>y1 is r5d]$ ev5tually s1 z ! consequ5ce ( ,god's purpose1 t x %all be4 ,footnote #baj3 8,!re is no necessity = suppos+ a pr$e/9ation to dea?1 9 ! same s5se z unto life1 t is to ! means & ! consequ5t end3 ,= ! occurr5ce ( s9 may be satisfactorily acc\nt$ = on o!r pr9ciples2 ?\gh )\t pret5d+ to ! removal ( e difficulty 9 a subject ! entire compreh5sion ( :i* is probably unsuit$ to our pres5t /ate & faculties40#baa ,,smi?',s ,,lett]s ,,to ,,bel%am4 ,footnote #baa3 ,x is ackn[l$g$ t ?is view ( ! subject is diff]5t f t :i* mo/ ,calv9i/ic writ]s h giv54 ,yet sev]al em95t div9es h laid d[n ! fundam5tal pr9ciples1 at lea/1 ( ?is s5tim5t1 & h op5$ ! way to x3 p>ticul>ly ,augu/9e1 ,!ophilus ,gale1 & a class ( ,g]man ,!ologians :o may be t]m$ ! s*ool ( ,leibnitz4 ,a %ort "t ago an attempt 0 made to excite ! att5tion ( ?9k+ m5 to 8 doctr9e1 by a ,s]mon on ! ,div9e glory1 display$ by ! ,p]mission ( ,s94 ,b1 s9ce ! publication ( t pamphlet1 ! subject has be5 m ably & fully treat$ by my rev]5d tutor1 ! ,rev4 ,dr4 ,williams1 9 8 ,disc\rse on ,pr$e/9ation to ,life1 publi%$ v lately4 ,footnote #bab3 4 ,footnote #bac3 ,see ,:itby's ,p>aphrase1 c4 on ,jude1 v]4 #d4 ,footnote #bad3 ,?us ,beza 9 loc4 calls !m vessels1 because1 z creatures1 !y are ! workman%ip ( ,god1 ! great pott]1 b vessels prep>$ = de/ruction by !mselves1 & !re=e adds1 ,exitii v]as causas m9ime negem 9 ipsis vasis hr]e juxta illud p]ditio1 tua ex te e/4 ,footnote #bae3 ,x ought to be obs]v$1 t ! ^w1 "h us$1 is 1 & n 2 nor is !re any ?+ add$ to ! ^w1 t signifies1 t ?is prep>ation !reunto 0 antec$5t to _! be+2 or z ?\gh x took its rise f ,god1 z ! cause ( t s9 = :i* he design$ to puni% !m2 :]eas1 on ! o!r h& :5 ! apo/le 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 speaks ( ,god's mak+ kn[n ! ri*es ( 8 glory on ! vessels ( m]cy1 to wit1 ! elect1 !y are describ$ z ^? :om he _h a=e prep>$ unto glory1 4 ,:at %\ld be ! reason t ! apo/le alt]s ! phrase1 b t we may h]eby be l$ to consid]1 t :5 ,god *ose ! elect to glory !y are consid]$ 9 8 purpose z ^? :om he design$1 by 8 grace1 to make meet = x6 ,s t ! vessels ( wra? are consid]$ z fitt+ !mselves = de/ruction2 ! vessels ( m]cy1 z p]sons :om ,god w\ld fir/ prep>e =1 & !n br+ to glory4 ,footnote #baf3 ,see ,:itby's ,disc\rse1 c4 page #aj4 ,footnote #bag3 ,see 8 ,ri*es ( ,god's love1 aga9/ ,hord4 ,"p ,,ii4 page #ej4 ,footnote #bah3 ,see ,bi%op ,patrick 9 loc4 ,footnote #bai3 ,?is agrees ) ! s5se giv5 ( x by ,grot4 9 loc4 & ,:itby 9 8 disc\rse1 c4 page #aa4 & x agrees v well ) ! s5se ( ! ,hebrew words1 :i* does n s mu* signify to make1 z to dispose1 & adapt "o ?+ to ano!r1 :i* ! lxx4 r5d]1 1 c4 ! wick$ is res]v$ to ! day ( evil4 ,footnote #bbj3 ,see ,que/4 xliv4 ,footnote #bba3 ,! words are1 1 t is1 all f\r-foot$ bea/s4 ,footnote #bbb3 ,matt4 iv4 #bc4 ,! words are1 1 e sickness1 & e disease2 & s ! same words are translat$1 9 ,matt4 ix4 #ce4 ,footnote #bbc3 ,x is improp] to say we h no p[]1 :5 we c d ! ?+ if we w2 & crim9al to take ! glory1 :i* is ,god's4 ,footnote #bbd3 ,see ,:itby ( ,election1 ,*ap4 #e4 ,limbor*4 ,amic4 ,collat4 page #bdb4 ,footnote #bbe3 ,vid4 ,sixt ,s55s4 ,biblio!c4 ,lib4 ,v4 ,annotat #aja4 ,annotavit quidam ,*ryto/omum int]dum natur no/r vires plus quo extulisse ex cont5tione discept&i cum ,mani*is ,g5tilibus1 qui hom9em ass]ebant1 vel natura malum vel fati viol5tia ad pecc&um compelli4 ,footnote #bbf3 ,vid4 ,aug4 ,retrac4 ,i4 ,cap4 #be4 ,footnote #bbg3 ,vid4 ,aug4 de ,prde/4 ,sanet4 ,cap4 #ad4 ,quid igitur opus e/1 ut eorum scrutemur opuscula1 qui prius quam i/a hresis oriretur1 non habu]unt necessitatem 9 hac difficili ad solv5dum qu/ione v]s>i3 quod proculdubio fac]5t1 si respond]e talibus cog]5tur4 ,footnote #bbh3 ,vid4 ,=bes4 ,in/ruct4 ,hi/orico-,!ol4 ,lib4 ,,viii4 ,cap4 #bh4 #af1 c4 ,joh4 ,jacobi ,hott+]i1 ,fata ,doctr9 de ,prde/9at4 ,lib4 ,i4 #ce1 c4 ,footnote #bbi3 ,vid4 ,g4 ,j4 ,vossii ,hi/4 ,pelag4 ,lib4 ,,vi4 ,!s4 #h1 #i1 #aj4 ,footnote #bcj3 ,vid4 ,calv4 ,in/it4 ,lib4 ,,iii4 ,cap4 #bb4 #a4 ,c]tior e/ hic ,dei v]itas1 quam ut concutiatur1 cl>ior quam ut obruatur hom9um au?oritate4 ,footnote #bca3 ,see ! epi/les t pass$ betwe5 ,b]evov1 a physician at ,dort1 & sev]al div9es at t "t1 9 ,lib4 de ,t]m vit4 ,footnote #bcb3 ,s5eca de ,consol4 ad ,m>ciam1 cap4 #bj4 ,nemo nimis cito moritur1 qui victurus diutius quam vixit non fuit1 fixus e/ cuique t]m9us1 manebit semp] ubi positus e/1 nec illum ult]ius dilig5tia aut gratia promovebit4 ,et ,cic]o de ,s5ect4 ,quod cuique temporis ad viv5dum datum1 eo debet cont5tus esse4 ,virg4 n4 ,x4 ,/at sua cuique dies4 ,s]v4 ,fixum e/ tempus vit4 ,footnote #bcc3 ,evil z well z good actions are l9ks 9 ! *a9 ( provid5ce1 & yet d n impea* ,div9e hol9ess4 ,footnote #bcd3 ,vid4 ,s5ac4 de ,prov4 cap4 #e4 ,augu/1 de ,civ4 ,dei1 ,lib4 ,v4 cap4 #a1 #h4 ,lips ,phys4 ,/oic4 ,lib4 ,j4 ,diss4 #ab4 ,footnote #bce3 ,see ,que/4 ,,xviii4 ,footnote #bcf3 ,see ,que/4 ,,xxi1 ,,xxii4 ,footnote #bcg3 ,:5 we cont5d = ?is doctr9e z a tru?1 x %\ld be view$ 9 connexion ) its real importance4 ,^! two objects are extremely diff]5t 9 ?+s natural1 civil1 & religi\s4 ,!re are _m ?+s true 9 hi/ory1 9 philosophy1 9 politics1 & ev5 9 !ology1 :i* no sob] p]son deems important4 ,!re are o!r ?+s hypo!tically important1 :e!r actually true or n4 ,& ( ?is k9d is ! subject be=e u4 ,su* is ! nature1 ! connexion1 & consequ5ces ( x1 t if x be true1 x _c fail ( be+ ( ! fir/ importance4 ,b h[ are we m p>ticul>ly to e/imate ! importance ( ?is subject8 ,by ! influ5ce :i* ! admission or ! d5ial ( x has on ! v f\ndations ( religion4 ,= in/ance1 if x be ,,n true1 ei!r man himself or m]e *ance has ! pr9cipal %>e 9 effect+ our actual salvation1 & inve/+ u ) et]nal glory4 ,"s inde$ are s lo/ to mode/y & self-k1 & s unacqua9t$ ) ! lead+ tru?s ( *ri/ianity1 t !y d n scruple to ascribe ! ev5tual diff]5ce 9 our future /ate1 :e!r good or bad1 to man himself1 b att5d$ ) "s v]bal1 unmean+ complim5t to div9e m]cy4 ,su* p]sons %\ld fir/ le>n ! rudim5ts ( *ri/ianity1 be=e !y h a "r to expect any def]5ce %ewn to _! op9ions4 ,on ! o!r h&1 if ?is ,,be true1 its utility is pla92 x w hide pride f man2 x w exclude *ance f hav+ any %>e 9 our deliv]ance2 x w exalt ! grace ( ,god2 x w r5d] salvation a c]ta91 & n a prec>i\s ?+2 &1 9 a ^w1 x w secure to !m :o h ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ ! greate/ consolation4 ,?is 0 ! view :i* our episcopal re=m]s _h ( ! doctr9e1 bo? z to its tru?1 & ! importance ( x4 #8,pr$e/9ation to life' say !y1 #8is ! ev]la/+ purpose ( ,god1 :]eby1 be=e ! f\ndations ( ! _w 7 laid1 he ha? con/antly decre$ by 8 c\nsel1 secret to u1 to deliv] f curse & damnation ^? :om he ha? *os5 9 ,*ri/ out ( mank9d1 & to br+ !m by ,*ri/ to ev]la/+ salvation1 z vessels made to hon\r4--,! godly consid]ation ( ,pr$e/9ation & our election 9 ,*ri/ is full ( sweet1 pleasant1 & unspeakable com=t to godly p]sons1 & su* z feel 9 !mselves ! work+ ( ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ mortify+ ! works ( ! fle%1 & _! e>?ly memb]s1 & draw+ up _! m9ds to high & heav5ly ?+s2 z well because x do? greatly e/abli% & confirm _! fai? ( et]nal salvation1 to be enjoy$ ?r\gh ,*ri/1 z because x do? f]v5tly k9dle _! love t[>ds ,god4'--,ano!r obs]vation ,i w\ld make is1 #b4 ,t x is highly prop]1 9 ord] to inve/igate ! pres5t subject ) success1 to keep x p]fectly di/9ct1 & free f all impure mixtures4 ,?is is :at "s ( our e>ly re=m]s1 & _m ( ! mod]n def5d]s ( ?is doctr9e h n done4 ,= want ( ?is1 _m bitt] enemies h oppos$ x4 ,dr4 ,,:itby1 = in/ance1 & mo/ :o h writt5 on ! same side ( ! "q s9ce 8 "t1 place pr$e/9ation to dea?1 or reprobation to mis]y1 z ! v f\ndation ( ,calv9ism1 & insep>able f pr$e/9ation to life4 ,b s f> is pr$e/9ation to dea? f be+ true1 t no?+ c be m untrue4 ,x is b an arbitr>y assumption2 a =eign1 impure mixture1 hav+ no f\ndation ei!r 9 ! real mean+ ( holy writ1 or 9 ! nature ( ?+s2 except inde$ we mean by x1 :at no "o que/ions1 a det]m9ation to puni% ! guilty4#bch ,b is n "o man's mis]y z c]ta9 z ano!r man's happ9ess8 ,yes2 equally c]ta94 ,:at !n2 mu/ !y !re=e be equally pr$e/9at$8 ,no4 ,b h[ c a ?+ be c]ta91 if x be n pr$e/9at$8 ,h a little pati5ce & ,i w tell y4 ,! previ\s "q is1 ,does ,god pr$e/9ate to s9 z ! means1 & to dea? or mis]y z ! end1 9 ! same way z he pr$e/9ates to hol9ess z ! means1 & et]nal glory z ! end8 ,?is we d5y1 z x w\ld be inf9itely unwor?y ( ,god1 mak+ him ! au?or ( s91 or do+ evil t good may come4 ,"s inde$ h di/+ui%$ betwe5 be+ ! au?or or ! cause ( s91 & be+ a s9n]4 ,b ! di/9ction itself is n solid1 nor c\ld x fully satisfy ^? :o h made x 9 cle>+ ! div9e "*4#bci ,9 fact1 s9 & hol9ess are n only diff]5t1 b opposite effects1 & _! causes equally opposite2 b z ,god is ! sole cause1 ! sole exclusive cause ( hol9ess1 ! creature1 9 "s way1 mu/ be ! sole & exclusive cause ( s94 ,if y ask h[8 ,i reply1 by ex]cis+ 8 lib]ty1 :i* is a m]e natural in/rum5t1 on himself1 r ?an on ,god4 ,b h[ came he to d t8 ,by 8 passive p[]4 ,:at is passive p[]8 ,9 g5]al1 x is t :i* di/+ui%es ! creature f ! ,creator4 ,b m p>ticul>ly1 x is t t5d5cy to no?+ z to be+1 & to defection z to well be+1 :i* is ess5tial to e creat$ exi/5ce4 ,if e creature h1 & mu/ ( necessity h ?is passive p[]1 y w ask1 h[ came ! holy angels1 & ! spirits ( ! j1 n to s98 ,! answ] is1 because div9e grace upholds !m4 ,^! ?+s duly consid]$1 ?\gh briefly /at$1 w %ew1 t z ,god is n ! au?or ( s91 s nei!r has he pr$e/9at$ s94 ,he is ! au?or & cause ( good only4 ,he is ! au?or ( our lib]ty2 b t 9 itself is n evil4 ,& he is ! au?or ( our nature z limit$2 t also ( itself is no moral evil4 ,b :5 our lib]ty unites ) ?is limit$ nature1 or t]m9ates on passive p[]1 :5 ?is latt] is n contr\l$ by grace1 _! (fspr+ is imp]fect1 or s9fulness atta*es to our moral acts4 ,h5ce y may le>n1 t s9 & future mis]y are ev5ts p]fectly c]ta91 ?\gh n pr$e/9at$4 ,x has be5 (t5 assum$1 b )\t propriety or tru?1 t an ev5t is =ekn[n only because x is decre$4 ,9 reality all good is =ekn[n1 because x is decre$2 = !re is no o!r gr\nd ( its exi/5ce4 ,b s91 z be=e %ewn1 has ano!r gr\nd ( exi/5ce1 namely1 passive p[]1 :i* c no m be an object ( div9e pr$e/9ation or decree ?an its p]fect opposite1 ! all-suffici5cy ( ,jehovah4 ,yet1 obs]ve att5tively1 ?is has its prop] nature1 & ,god sees all ?+s1 & all ess5ces1 9 _! prop] nature4 ,:at6 ,does n ,god =ekn[ ! s9fulness ( any ev5t 9 its defici5t cause1 z well z ! goodness ( ano!r 9 t :i* is effici5t8 ,beside1 passive p[] 9 union ) lib]ty is an adequate1 a fully adequate gr\nd ( s9 & dea?2 & !re=e to introduce a pr$e/9ation ( s9 & dea?1 is to ascribe to ,god :at is equally impi\s & ne$less4#bdj--,let u1 !re=e1 keep ?is doctr9e free f all impure mixtures1 & n[ proce$ to a #crd ,obs]vation1 t is1 ,:5 ! end is ma9ta9$ to be infallibly c]ta91 ! means to promote t end are includ$4 ,?us y may suppose a *a9 susp5d$ f a great height1 & to ! l[e/ l9k a weight is fix$1 :i* is borne by x4 ,y d n suppose t ?is l9k is unconnect$ ) ! next1 & s on till y come to ! highe/4 ,e "o ( ! l9ks is equally necess>y ) t :i* is next ! weight2 & ! :ole is connect$ ) some?+ else :i* is /rong] ?an ! weight1 includ+ t ( ! *a9 also1 h[ev] long & heavy4 ,?us also 9 ! cultivation ( our l&1 ?\gh x is decre$ t on su* a field !re %all be ?is v season a crop ( :eat1 ?is 0 n indep5d5t ( provid5tial virtue giv+ ! increase1 ! g5ial %[]s1 ! sol> w>m?1 & ! vivify+ air4 ,x is n unconnect$ ) ! prop] se$ s[n1 ne$ful tillage1 pl[+ & h>r[+1 & ! quality ( ! soil4 ,& ! same holds true z to ! heal? ( ! body1 & ! prolongation ( life to an appo9t$ p]iod4 ,he :o dies mu/ fir/ h life2 he :o gr[s to manhood mu/ arrive at x ?r\gh ! previ\s /ages ( y\?1 *ildhood & infancy4 ,s likewise an ! education ( our *ildr52 if le>n+ be ! end1 t supposes ! previ\s means ( application2 & if x is det]m9$ :o %all be ! fir/ s*ol> ( ! age 9 :i* he lives1 x is equally det]m9$ t he %all beg9 ) ! rudim5ts ( lett]s1 & dilig5tly prosecute 8 lit]>y /udies4 ,& respect+ religi\s atta9m5ts ! matt] is equally pla92 if life or et]nal glory be ! end pr$e/9at$1 ! previ\s /eps ( purity ( he>t1 ju/ification & a new bir? unto righte\sness1 pres]vation 9 ,*ri/1 & e individual ev5t & circum/ance prec$+1 is includ$ 9 ! decree1 z f> z !re is any goodness 9 !m4 ,z to ! evil ) :i* any ev5ts or circum/ances are bl5d$1 t has be5 already acc\nt$ = on ano!r pr9ciple4 ,no?+ c be m true or pla91 ,god _h pr$e/9at$ an ev]la/+ righte\sness to be br\ght 9 by ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,b is x n equally true & pla9 t ! bir? ( ,jesus1 & ( 8 virg9 "m1 ! exi/5ce ( ,david1 ! call ( ,abraham1 ! pres]vation ( ,noah1 & ! creation ( ,adam & ,eve 7 pr$e/9at$8--,let u !re=e gu>d aga9/ sep>at+ ! end & ! means2 & :at ,god jo9s toge!r 9 8 pr$e/9at+ c>e & love1 let no man put asund]4--,we n[ come ,,ii4 ,to consid] "s pro(s ( ?is doctr9e4--,t ! scriptures1 especially ^? ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 appe>1 at lea/1 to ma9ta9 ! doctr9e 9 "q1 no p]son ( common mode/y w d5y4 ,?us1 = in/ance1 ,rom4 viii4 #bi1 #cj4 8,:om he did =ekn[1 he also did pr$e/9ate to be con=m$ to ! image ( 8 ,son40 ,aga91 ,eph4 i4 #d-f4 8,accord+ z he ha? *os5 u 9 him1 be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 t we %\ld be holy & )\t blame be=e him 9 love2 hav+ pr$e/9at$ u unto ! adoption ( *ildr5 by ,jesus ,*ri/ to himself1 accord+ to ! good pleasure ( 8 w1 to ! praise ( ! glory ( 8 grace40 ,& aga91 v]4 #aa4 8,9 :om also we h obta9$ an inh]itance1 be+ pr$e/9at$ accord+ to ! purpose ( him :o worke? all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w40 ,believ]s are said to be 8call$ accord+ to ,god's purpose20 & c]ta9 discrim9ations are made betwe5 man & man1 betwe5 nation & nation1 8t ! purpose ( ,god accord+ to election1 might /&1 n ( works b ( him :o calle?40 8,! election ha? obta9$ x40 8,s !n x is n ( him t wille?1 nor ( him t runne?1 b ( ,god t %ewe? m]cy40 8,%all ! ?+ =m$ say to him t =m$ x1 ,:y ha/ ?\ made me ?us80--8,i w h m]cy on :om ,i w h m]cy1 & ,i w h compassion on :om ,i w h compassion40 ,^! are "s ( ! _m passages ( holy writ :i* at lea/ seem to hold ?is doctr9e4 ,b x is ( importance to obs]ve1 t to e/abli% ?is v doctr9e is ! ma9 drift ( ! apo/le ,paul's elaborate argum5t 9 a consid]able "p ( 8 epi/le to ! ,romans4 ,see ,rom4 ix4-xi4--,b m p>ticul>ly1 #a4 ,x is evid5tly inconsi/5t ) ,god's inf9ite p]fection to suppose t he has no purposes1 designs1 or aims 9 8 op]ations2 or1 :i* is virtually ! same ?+1 to suppose t he decrees or pr$e/9ates no?+4 ,:]e9 w\ld he !n diff] f bl9d1 unmean+ *ance1 :i* ha? nei!r wisdom1 p[]1 nor prop]ties8 ,an intellig5t _s )\t any plan or purpose1 is inconceivable2 mu* less is ! inf9itely p]fect ,jehovah su* a be+4 ,b if he purposes any ?+1 :at c be conceiv$ ( 9 ?is _w ( high] importance1 or m wor?y ( 8 pr$e/9at+ c>e1 ?an ! salvation ( 8 p1 t is1 ( ^? :o are ev5tually sav$8 ,%all he purpose f et]nity to give 8 ,son to appe> 9 ! =m ( a s]vant1 to suff] an ignom9i\s dea?1 & to be head ov] all ?+s to ! *ur*1 at an unc]ta9ty8 ,does he be/[ 8 ,holy ,_s )\t kn[+1 or )\t int5d+1 :o %all be ultimately *ang$ into ! div9e image f glory to glory1 & made meet = ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light8 ,truly1 if 9 "t he draws ) lov+-k9dness1 x is because he has lov$ ) an ev]la/+ love4 #b4 ,:at scripture & exp]i5ce tea* ( man's condition z a s9n]1 utt]ly excludes e o!r cause ( salvation b ,god's pr$e/9at+ love4 ,f our v bir? we are s9ful1 guilty1 & )\t /r5g?4 ,! c>nal m9d is enmity aga9/ ,god4 ,! graceless he>t is a he>t ( /one2 9 spiritual conc]ns unfeel+ & imp5etrable4 ,well may our ,"l say to 8 disciples1 ,ye h n *os5 me1 b ,i h *os5 y4 ,if !n ^? :o 7 dead 9 trespasses & s9s h be5 quick5$1 if p]secutors h be5 arre/$ & al>m$1 if ^? :o 7 fully b5t on rebellion h be5 in/antly r5d]$ humble1 meek1 lov+ & ob$i5t1 to :at c we rationally ascribe x b to ! discrim9at+ & sov]eign pleasure ( him :o worke? all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w8 ,if su* are n pr$e/9at$1 h[ came !y to be call$1 conv]t$1 & reg5]at$8 ,consult ! good man's exp]i5ce4 ,w he coolly & delib]ately arrogate any ?+ to himself8 ,foll[ him to ! ?rone ( grace2 :at is 8 language be=e ,god8 ,li/5 to 8 mo/ holy1 happy1 & animat$ praises 9 ! *ur*4 ,att5d to him 9 8 happie/ frames--or1 :5 em]g+ f ! deep wat]s ( affliction--:5 re/or$ f backslid+s--or ) falt]+ spee* on ! br9k ( et]nity2 & y w f9d him /eady to "o po9t2 8,behold1 ,god is my salvation40 ,my recov]y f s9 & woe is all ( grace4 ,yea1 foll[ him to heav51 :5 he jo9s ! noble army ( m>tyrs1 & ! c\ntless myriads ( ! r$eem$ f among m51 & !re he %\ts al\d 9 *orus1 8,unto him t lov$ u1 & wa%$ u f our s9s 9 8 own blood1 & ha? made u k+s & prie/s unto ,god & 8 ,fa!r2 to him be glory & dom9ion = ev] & ev]4 ,am540--8,?\ art wor?y1 ,o ,"l1 to receive glory1 & hon\r1 & p[]2 = ?\ ha/ creat$ all ?+s1 & = ?y pleasure !y are & 7 creat$40 ,if we se>* et]nally into ! orig9 & cause ( our deliv]ance f s91 & our exaltation to happ9ess & glory1 none c be f\nd b ,god's pr$e/9at+ love4 #c4 ,no?+ %ort ( et]nal pr$e/9ation c\ld secure t :i* is demon/rably ! mo/ wor?y1 ! mo/ glori\s1 ! mo/ real end ( ,god 9 ! salvation ( man1 t is1 ! praise ( ! glory ( 8 grace4 ,no end c be comp>$ to ?is 9 excell5ce2 x is expressly ! end :i* ,god has propos$ to himself 9 ! salvation ( 8 p2 8hav+ pr$e/9at$ u unto ! adoption ( *ildr5 by ,jesus ,*ri/ to himself1 accord+ to ! good pleasure ( 8 w1 to ! praise ( ! glory ( 8 grace40 ,if !re be no pr$e/9ation1 h[ c su* an end ev] be propos$1 & h[ infallibly secur$8 ,c !re be any effect )\t an adequate cause8 ,or c ! inv5tion ( m5 or angels discov] any o!r cause ?an pr$e/9ation8 ,on any o!r supposition1 h[ c div9e love1 grace1 & m]cy be glorifi$1 infallibly glorifi$8 ,is ! hon\r ( ^! glori\s & bless$ p]fections ( ,jehovah to be susp5d$ on a feeble p]adv5ture8 ,or is ! spiritual temple con/ruct$ ( "s mat]ials :i* come by *ance1 or approa* ( !mselves1 :ile o!rs are br\ght =? by a div9e h& out ( ! qu>ry ( nature1 & plac$ on ! liv+ f\ndation8 ,is ! glory ( ! ,creator to dep5d ^u ! prec>i\s w ( man8 ,! supposition is too absurd to admit a ?\ght4--,aga91 #d4 ,pr$e/9ation to life is ess5tially necess>y to secure ! full end ( ! dea? ( ,*ri/ & ! efficacy ( div9e influ5ce4 ,:at ?\gh he laid d[n 8 life = 8 %eep1 if aft] all he d n br+ !m into 8 fold8 ,= him to lay d[n 8 life a ransom = _m1 & !n leave x to !m :e!r !y %\ld come = life1 & all ! b5efits ( 8 dea?1 righte\sness & grace1 is to suppose !m possess$ ( m p[] ?an ,adam _h be=e ! fall4 ,= ! p[] he ne$$ 0 only t :i* might keep him f fall+2 b ! p[] :i* fall5 man requires is t by :i* he may rise f 8 fall5 /ate1 & ent] into ! fav\r ( ,god1 into union ) ,*ri/1 into spiritual s5sibility & life1 into wisdom1 righte\sness & hol9ess1 & into et]nal glory4 ,n[ :at c be adequate to ?is b omnipot5t p[] help+ our infirmities8 ,if x be said1 ,?\gh we _c ( ourselves d ?is1 may we n ?r\gh ,*ri/ & 8 holy ,_s assi/+ u8 ,i reply1 assi/ance is ( two k9ds2 x is ei!r af=d+ u prop] means1 su* z ! holy scriptures1 ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w1 ord9ances ( religion1 & preci\s promises by way ( enc\ragem5t2--or1 x is actually to influ5ce ! m9d by sup]natural ag5cy4 ,if ?is latt] assi/ance be af=d$1 ! ev5t is secur$2 = no?+ is requisite to secure ! volitions1 & all ! ex]cises ( ! w1 9 fai?1 rep5tance1 love1 hope1 & ev5 p]sev]ance !re9 unto ! end1 b ?is k9d ( influ5ce to a c]ta9 degree4 ,b does ,god imp>t any graci\s influ5ce )\t purpos+ to d s8 ,& does he n "k :at influ5ce is necess>y to secure ! end8 ,)\t pr$e/9ation to life1 :at security c !re be1 t ! dea? ( ,*ri/ w n prove abortive & unavail+8 ,! notion t a suffici5t degree ( grace is giv5 to all1 b t a degree m ?an suffici5t is giv5 to ! elect2 t all ! elect are c]ta9ly & infallibly sav$1 b ! o!rs left at unc]ta9ty1 ) a p]haps t "s ( !m may be sav$ 9 addition to ! elect--?is notion is nei!r f\nd$ 9 reveal$ tru?1 nor capable ( rational consi/5cy4#bda ,)\t pr$e/9ation to life1 ! influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,_s1 :i*1 x is confess$1 are giv5 to "s1 might be giv5 9 va91 or )\t effect+ any sav+ purpose 9 any "o ( ! human race4 ,:]e !n c\ld be ! wisdom ( a disp5sation ( ! ,_s1 or ( communicat+ ! influ5ce ( grace8 ,does ,god =esee t "s w be s good & pliable z to improve a common fav\r 9 su* a way & to su* a degree z to con/itute ! diff]5ce betwe5 !m & o!rs t p]i%8 ,b :]e is ?is div9ity taught1 & by :om is x sanction$8 ,x is n sanction$ by ! patri>*s & prophets1 by ,*ri/ & 8 apo/les1 nor is x conta9$ 9 ! words ( inspiration1 or ev5 9 ! tablet ( unsophi/icat$ reason4 #e4 ,sett+ aside ?is doctr9e1 or suppos+ x n true1 :at room is left = a cov5ant ( grace betwe5 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s8 ,has n ! ,fa!r giv5 to ! ,son a p = :om he %\ld be ob$i5t unto dea?1 = :om he %\ld give 8 life a ransom1 = :om he %\ld rise1 live1 & reign till all 8 enemies be subdu$1 & to :om ,*ri/ has engag$ to give et]nal life8 ,if we reject pr$e/9ation to life1 :at mean+ is !re 9 8 (fice ( surety8 ,is n ,jesus a surety = 8 p8 ,b :at is a surety8 ,x is "o :o und]takes = ano!r4 ,:at does ,jesus und]take to d8 ,he und]takes n only to become inc>nate = !m1 to obey ! law1 to endure ! contradiction ( s9n]s & cope ) ! rigid dem&s ( equity1 b also to ju/ify _m1 to give !m life1 to keep !m f e rapaci\s h&1 to purify !m by 8 blood1 to save !m f s9 & hell1 & to br+ !m to ! beatific vision ( 8 glory4 ,9 a ^w1 take away ?is doctr9e1 & y take away ! f\ndation ( ,god--! f\ndation ( 8 cov5ant--! f\ndation ( 8 temple1 ! *ur*--! f\ndation ( ! sa9ts' hope & joy4 ,b1 bless$ be ,god1 8 f\ndation /&e? sure1 hav+ ?is seal1 ,! ,"l kn[e? !m t are 84 ,kn[n unto ,god are all 8 ways1 & all 8 p f ! beg9n+4 ,bl9d *ance & impot5t free w %all nev] be ! p>tn]s ( 8 ?rone4 ,we next come to notice ,,iii4 ,"s objections :i* may be1 & (t5 are1 made to ?is doctr9e4 ,& #a4 ,if ?is doctr9e be true1 x is urg$ by "s1 ,god w\ld !n be an arbitr>y & p>tial be+4 ,?is objection supposes t ,god has no "r to be s2 b on ! contr>y1 no?+ appe>s m wor?y ( him ?an to ex]cise arbitr>y p[]1 & to manife/ p>tiality4 ,no su* "r is ve/$ 9 man1 z to d :at he pleases1 :ile he disda9s to consult any o!r w ?an 8 own4 ,b ^: w beside 8 own c ! inf9itely p]fect ,god consult8 ,:o ha? kn[n ! m9d ( ! ,"l1 or :o ha? be5 8 c\nsellor8 ,or1 :o ha? fir/ giv5 to him1 & x %all be recomp5s$ unto him aga98 ,= ( him1 & ?r\gh him1 & to him are all ?+s2 to :om be glory = ev]4 ,let u appeal to facts4 ,are !re n m>ks ( high sov]eignty & holy p>tiality ?r\gh univ]sal nature8 ,are !y n visible 9 ! heav5s above1 & 9 ?is l[] _w8 ,is !re n a great] light t rules ! day1 & ! less] lights t rule ! night8 ,& does n "o /> diff] f ano!r /> 9 glory8 ,are n ^! m>ks visible 9 ! op]ations ( provid5ce1 9 ! p]sons ( m51 _! corporeal =ms & m5tal end[m5ts8 ,are !y n con/antly se5 9 ! hi/ory ( nations1 ! *anges ( empires1 & ! disp5sations ( grace to diff]5t tribes ( m58 ,h[ conspicu\s is ?is 9 ,god's conduct t[>ds ,abraham & 8 po/]ity = a s]ies ( ages1 & aft]w>ds 9 ! call+ ( ! ,g5tiles8 ,& h[ becom+ 9 u to adopt ! same language ) ! apo/le ,paul on t occasion3 8,o ! dep? ( ! ri*es bo? ( ! wisdom & k ( ,god6 h[ unse>*able are 8 judgm5ts1 & 8 ways pa/ f9d+ out60 ,& is n ! same p>tiality visible at ?is v day8 ,yet is he holy 9 all 8 works1 & righte\s 9 all 8 ways4 #b4 ,x is object$1 ,if ?is doctr9e be true1 !n is man r$uc$ to a m]e ma*9e4 ,no1 a m]e ma*9e has no s5sibility1 no consci\sness1 no reason1 & no w4 ,b he is act$ ^u1 !y say1 & !re=e n an ag5t4 ,is x !n ess5tial to an ag5t n to be act$ ^u8 ,!n !re is b "o ag5t 9 ! univ]se2 = e ?+ b ! fir/ cause is act$ ^u m or less4 ,! fact is1 !re is no contr>iety 9 ^! two ?+s4 ,angels & m5 are act$ ^u1 yet !y are moral ag5ts4 ,! holy ag5cy ^u !m respects *iefly _! disposition itself1 b ! ag5cy !y ex]t is ! ex]cise ( _! faculties1 w1 & disposition4 ,:e!r _! disposition be good or bad1 /ill !y are ag5ts4 ,if ?is be made good1 x mu/ be by sov]eign influ5ce2 & !n ! ag5cy & *oice w be good3 b if ?is be bad1 ! ag5cy is bad too4 ,b grant+ to ! objector t ! objects ( pr$e/9ation are1 9 ! s5se n[ m5tion$1 ma*9es1 or in/rum5ts 9 ! h& ( div9e sov]eignty2 :at !n8 ,i fa9 w\ld "k :at bett] lot c be assign$ u ?an to be in/rum5ts 9 ! h& ( a pr$e/9at+ ,god8 ,i solemnly prote/ t ,i desire no bett]1 no o!r lot4 ,& :o c describe ! nature ( ?is high privilege6 ,?is p h ,i =m$ = myself1 !y %all %ew =? my praise4 ,o ! bless$ness ( be+ entirely passive 9 ! h& ( t ,god :o pr$e/9ates no?+ b good8 ,0 ,paul oblig$ to ! ,"l1 or 0 he n1 = arre/+ him 9 ! mid/ ( 8 wick$ c>e]8 ,has t man any reason to compla91 :o is re/ra9$ f wick$ness1 b compell$ to embrace happ9ess8 ,!n1 say "s1 8 w w\ld be =c$4 ,o no6 ?is by no means foll[s4 ,my p1 sai? ! ,"l1 %all be will+ 9 ! day ( my p[]4 ,surely ,god c put 8 ,holy ,_s 9 ei!r man or *ild )\t =c+ ! w4 ,& let !re be b ! active1 reg5]at+ r5ew+ pres5ce ( ?is div9e ag5t1 ! *oice ( good w be no m compell$1 or ! w no m =c$1 ?an 9 ! mo/ free acts ( :i* ! human m9d is capable4 #c4 ,?is doctr9e1 x is said1 t5ds to lic5ti\sness4--,?is is an ass]tion :i* has be5 (t5 made1 b1 ,i appreh5d1 nev] fairly prov$2 = x is contr>y to univ]sal exp]i5ce4 ,turn y\r eyes to a va/ army1 head$ by exp]i5c$ (fic]s--:at is ! language ( nature & exp]i5ce8 ,y uni=mly f9d great g5]als anxi\s to impress ! s5tim5t on ! m9ds ( _! troops t !y are de/9$ to victory4 ,:at gives rise to ?is k9d ( oratory8 ,:at is ! philosophy ( su* rhetoric8 ,x is f\nd$ 9 ! nature ( man1 & confirm$ by ! exp]i5ce ( ages1 t confid5ce 9 a fav\rable issue animates ex]tion4 ,consult a s]i\s *ri/ian1 :o1 ?r\gh a long pilgrimage1 has believ$ ?is doctr9e4 ,w he delib]ately tell y t x has ?is t5d5cy1 or t he has f\nd ?is effect 9 8 own exp]i5ce8 ,no1 he w tell y no?+ gives him m c\rage & vig\r aga9/ s94--,x is n :5 9 a dry1 backslid+ frame ( m9d1 or :5 v]g+ to lic5ti\sness1 t he c re/ 9 ?is doctr9e2 b :5 he is mo/ resolv$ = ,god & heav5--:5 mo/ dilig5t 9 ! high way ( hol9ess4 ,!n1 inde$1 he c say1 ,i "k t all ?+s "w toge!r = my good--my pr$e/9ation includes con=mity to ,*ri/1 my call+1 my ju/ification1 & w>f>e aga9/ s94 ,if ,god be = me1 :o c be aga9/ me8 ,:o %all lay any ?+ to my *>ge8 ,x is ,god t ju/ifie?4 ,:o is he t condemne?8 ,x is ,*ri/ t di$1 is ris51 & make? int]cession4 ,:o %all sep>ate me f ! love ( ,*ri/8 ,%all tribulation1 or di/ress1 or fam9e1 or p]secution1 or nak$ness1 or p]il1 or sword8 ,nay1 9 all ^! ?+s ,i am m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh him t lov$ me4 ,= ,i am p]suad$1 t nei!r dea?1 nor life1 nor angels1 nor pr9cipalities1 nor p[]s1 nor ?+s pres5t1 nor ?+s to come1 nor height1 nor dep?1 nor any o!r creature1 %all be able to sep>ate me f ! love ( ,god :i* is 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus my ,"l4 #d4 ,"s w\ld ins9uate1 t ?\gh ?is doctr9e be true1 yet x %\ld n be prea*$1 because x is a secret 9 ! m9d ( ,god4 ,b ,i hope x has be5 prov$1 t z a doctr9e x is n a secret1 b is reveal$ 9 ! holy scriptures1 & support$ by ! s\nde/ argum5ts4 ,! objects1 inde$1 or ! p]sons :o are pr$e/9at$1 are kn[n to ,god only be=e !y be> fruit1 ,by _! fruits ,,we c come to "k !m1 9 ! ord9>y c\rse ( ?+s2 nor is x any "p ( ! doctr9e ass]t$1 t x belongs to man to asc]ta9 ! individual objects any f>!r ?an by "*4 ,b !re are o!r ends to be answ]$ by ?is doctr9e4--,to be 9 ! way to et]nal glory is an unspeakable privilege2 & x is ! prop] "p ( a *ri/ian to enquire into ! cause ( x4 ,8 own humility & gratitude are involv$ 9 x4 ,! hon\r ( ,god1 ! wisdom ( 8 c\nsel1 & ! lu/re ( 8 grace2 ! (fices ( ,*ri/1 ! surety ( a bett] cov5ant1 & ! good ,%eph]d ( ! %eep2 8 p[]ful int]cession1 & 8 gov]nm5t ov] all ?+s to ! *ur*--all are involv$ 9 ! prop] decl>ation ( ?is tru?4--,once m1 #e4 ,?is doctr9e1 x may be said1 is dang]\s1 9 proportion z x is insi/$ ^u1 9 t x prev5ts ! m ne$ful enquiry1 8,am ,i born aga960 ,yes1 !re w\ld be dang]1 if all ! att5tion ( m9i/]s & p1 or ev5 a disproportionate %>e ( x 7 conf9$ to ?is4 ,b1 ?\ mi/ak5 objector1 because !re are "s :o w take ! bread ( *ildr5 & ca/ x away1 are ! *ildr5 n to be f$8 ,because !re 7 corrupt m5 dispos$ to turn ! grace ( ,god into lascivi\sness1 w\ld y rob any *ild ( ,god ( ?is holy triumph4 ,he w *oose our inh]itance = u6 ,! ,"l w n ca/ (f 8 p1 nei!r w he =sake 8 inh]itance4 ,= ! ,"l is our def5ce1 ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel is our ,k+4 ,i w tru/ & n be afraid1 = ! ,"l ,jehovah is my /r5g? & my song1 he also is become my salvation4----,= ! same reason t we ought n to be a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 we ne$ n1 we ought n to be a%am$ ( ?is doctr9e4 ,i w\ld n[ (f] ,,iv4 ,a few practical uses ( ! subject4 ,&1 #a4 ,?is doctr9e is a s\rce ( great com=t1 :5 contra/$ ) ! fickl5ess ( m51 & ! p]petual vicissitudes ( ! _w4 ,! lot may be ca/1 b ! ,"l is ! dispos] ( x4 ,he worke? all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w4 ,8 c\nsel %all /&1 & he doe?1 & w d1 all 8 pleasure4 ,! wra? ( man %all praise him1 & ! rema9d] ( wra? he w re/ra94 ,all ?+s "w toge!r = good to !m :o love ,god1 to !m :o are ! call$ accord+ to 8 purpose4 ,he doe? all ?+s well4 ,aft] view+ ! pres5t p]turb$ /ate ( ! _w1 ! revolutions ( empire1 ! deva/ations ( w>1 ! al>ms ( invasion1 ! degradation ( "s1 & ! exaltation ( o!r *>act]s--h[ pleas+ & consolatory to view a /eady h& ov]-rul+1 guid+1 & influ5c+ all6 ,provid5ce is 8z x 7 a :eel 9 ! middle ( a :eel40--,z = _! r+s1 !y are s high t !y are dreadful1 & are full ( eyes r\nd ab\t !m4 ,b h[ delightful to reflect1 t )9 ^! p]petually revolv+ :eels !re is an immoveable c5tre6 ,god's aim is /eady1 he is ( "o m9d1 :o c turn him8 #b4 ,z ! pr$e/9ation = :i* we cont5d is only to good1 x af=ds ! mo/ pleas+ view ( ! div9e "*4 ,god is love4 ,9 him is no su* inconsi/5cy z is b too frequ5tly f\nd among m54 ,he is n a f\nta9 s5d+ =? at ! same place bo? sweet wat] & bitt]1 yield+ bo? salt wat] & fre%4 ,) ! utmo/ safety & confid5ce may a humble s\l commit itself into ! arms ( su* a be+4 ,no "o has any ?+ to fe> f ,god b ! pr\d & rebelli\s1 ! unbeliev+ & imp5it5t4 ,& surely bad mu/ be ! doctr9e t speaks peace to ! wick$4 #c4 ,z 9 ! pres5t case ! end1 & ! way lead+ to x1 are insep>able2 e reason & argum5t1 e al>m+ topic1 e scriptural exhortation1 & e obligation to duty1 are 9 full =ce4 ,!y :o repres5t ^! ?+s z inconsi/5t ) pr$e/9ation1 ei!r h a wrong view ( ! subject1 or c>e n :at !y say nor :]e( !y affirm4 ,obligation to duty is f\nd$ on widely & totally diff]5t consid]ations4#bdb ,god su/a9s1 ) respect to man1 a tw(old "*1 ! "o is t ( an equitable gov]nor1 ! o!r t ( a sov]eign dispos]4 ,answ]ably to ?is1 man su/a9s a tw(old "* also2 t ( an acc\ntable ag5t1 & t ( a disposable subject4 ,z passive 9 ! h& ( a sov]eign ,god1 he is necessitat$ to good1 9 proportion z goodness atta*es to him2 & 9 ! heirs ( salvation ?is is pr$e/9ation to life4 ,z active1 or a moral ag5t1 man is treat$ accord+ to ! rules ( reason & equity1 yet m+l$ ) undes]v$ fav\rs4 ,s t e man is1 9 ^! diff]5t respects1 at once ! subject ( lib]ty & necessity4 ,equally vague & unpr(itable1 !re=e1 is all controv]sy on ! subject n[ allud$ to :ile "o side cont5ds = lib]ty & ! o!r = necessity to ! usual exclusion ( ! opposite4 ,nei!r c be :olly "r4 ,=1 z sure z ,god disposes ( a man = f9al good1 ! doctr9e ( necessity is true2 & z sure z a man is a transgressor ( div9e law1 & ?us is fitt$ = de/ruction1 he is free f all decretive necessity4 ,!re=e1 #d4 ,"h is no room = ! impi\s inf]5ce1 t :5 we d evil we are pr$e/9at$ to x4 ,let no man say :5 he is tempt$1 ,i am tempt$ ( ,god2 = z ,god _c be tempt$ ) evil1 s nei!r tempte? he any man2 b e man is tempt$ :5 he is drawn away ( 8 own lu/1 & entic$4 ,!n :5 lu/ ha? conceiv$1 x br+e? =? s92 & s9 :5 x is f9i%$1 br+e? =? dea?4 ,d n err1 my belov$ bre?r52 e good gift1 & e p]fect gift is f above1 & come? d[n f ! ,fa!r ( lights1 ) :om is no v>iabl5ess1 nei!r %ad[ ( turn+4--,b evil1 9 :atev] p]son1 9 :atev] place1 at :atev] "t1 9 :atev] =m or degree1 is f a qu>t] diametrically opposite4--,on ! contr>y1 #e4 ,:5 at any "t we are engag$ 9 ! "w ( ,god1 9 any ?+ :atev] t is morally good1 !n are we employ$ 9 ! execution ( ! div9e purposes2 = !re is no good done 9 "t b 0 decre$ to be done1 9 all its circum/ances1 f et]nity4 ,ev5 all ! actions ( ! wick$1 except ! de=mity or s9fulness :i* is 9 !m1 are also wor?y ( ,god to pr$e/9ate4 ,?is consid]ation1 e "o mu/ all[1 is a great inc5tive to virtue & hol9ess4 ,?is rem>k is applicable bo? to m9i/]s & p4 ,are m9i/]s engag$ 9 prea*+ ! law = conviction1 ! promises = enc\ragem5t1 & ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/ = consolation2 are !y urg+1 accord+ to scripture comm&s & example1 rep5tance t[>ds ,god & fai? 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 d !y en=ce *ri/ian duties1 tea*+ ! disciples all ?+s :atsoev] our ,"l & lawgiv] has comm&$2 d !y w>n s9n]s to flee f ! wra? to come1 or invite ! burd5$ & heavy lad5 to seek re/ 9 ! meek & l[ly1 ! m]ciful & lov+ ,savi\r8 ,!y are 9 all ?is only ! in/rum5ts ( a sov]eign ,god1 or ! appo9t$ means :]eby he executes 8 et]nal purposes4 ,aga91 has ,god enjo9$ ! necessity ( rep5tance1 fai?1 hol9ess1 ob$i5ce1 & p]sev]ance2 pov]ty ( _s1 holy m\rn+1 purity ( he>t1 love to enemies1 c8 our p]sonal compliance1 :i* is ev]more ( grace1 is only ! decre$ me?od ( br++ u to t et]nal glory :i* is ! end4 ,once m1 #f4 ,?is doctr9e prop]ly gu>d$1 & rightly und]/ood1 %ews ) peculi> =ce ! true gr\nd ( rep5tance1 & ! obligations ( gratitude & hol9ess4--,if ! s9fulness ( no action is decre$1 b proce$s :olly f t 9 u :i* is opposite to ,god & 8 w1 :e!r secret or reveal$1 rectoral or decretive1 :at c be m b9d+ & reasonable ?an rep5tance t[>d ,god8 ,& if all good1 :e!r natural1 sup]natural1 moral or spiritual1 9 ourselves & o!rs1 9 "t & to et]nity proce$ f ,god's pr$e/9ation1 :at a f\ndation is !re laid = gratitude6 ,put on1 !re=e1 z ! elect ( ,god1 holy & belov$1 b[els ( m]cies1 k9dness1 humbl5ess ( m9d1 meekness1 long-suff]+4 ,give all dilig5ce to make y\r call+ & election sure4 ,& let ! peace ( ,god rule 9 y\r he>ts1 to ! :i* also ye are call$ 9 "o body1 & be ye ?ankful4 ,& :atsoev] ye d 9 ^w or de$1 d all 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 giv+ ?anks to ,god & ! ,fa!r by him4 ,am54 ,,dr4 ,,williams4 ,footnote #bch3 ,pr$e/9ation to ,dea? or mis]y1 z ! end1 & to s9 z ! means1 ,i call 8an impure mixture20 a mixture1 because its connexion ) ,pr$e/9ation to life is arbitr>y & =c$2--impure1 because ! supposition itself is a f\l asp]sion ( ! div9e "*4 ,/4 ,augu/9e1 ,calv91 ,p]k9s1 ,twisse1 ,ru!r=d1 c4 c4 ?\gh highly valuable & excell5t m51 ^u ! :ole1 7 n free f ?is impure mixture ( doctr9e4 ,b ( all mod]n au?ors1 if we except ! philosophical ,necess>ians1 ,hobbes1 ,coll9s1 ,hume1 ,h>tley1 ,prie/ly1 c4 ,dr4 ,hopk9s1 ( ,am]ica seems ! mo/ op5 9 8 av[al ( ! s5tim5t1 t s9 & mis]y are decre$ 9 ! same mann] z hol9ess & happ9ess1 9 ord] to produce ! greate/ g5]al good4 ,! sub/ance ( 8 reason+ is ?us express$ by himself3 8,all future exi/5ces1 ev5ts1 & actions1 mu/ h a cause ( _! futurition1 or !re mu/ be a reason :y !y are future1 or c]ta9ly to take place1 r ?an n4 ,?is cause mu/ be ! div9e decree det]m9+ _! future exi/5ce1 or x mu/ be 9 ! future exi/5ces !mselves4 ,b ! future exi/5ces c\ld n he ! cause ( _! own futurition2 = ?is supposes !m to exi/ z a cause1 & to h influ5ce1 be=e !y h any exi/5ce1 ev5 f et]nity4--,! cause !re=e c be no?+ b div9e decree1 det]m9+ _! future exi/5ce1 )\t :i* no?+ c\ld be future1 consequ5tly no?+ c\ld be kn[n to be future40--,see 8 ,sy/em ( doctr9es1 #b vol4 #hvo4 especially ,vol4 i p4 #aaj-bag4 ,on ! s5tim5t itself1 by :omsoev] held1 ,i w\ld (f] ! foll[+ /rictures3 #a4 ,x is a m]e assumption1 t s91 :i* ! above proposition av[$ly includes1 has no possible cause ( its futurition b ei!r ! div9e decree1 or ! future exi/5ces !mselves4 ,= ?\gh ,god's decrees are ! cause ( our be+1 faculties1 & volitions1 none ( ^!1 nor any ?+ else t c he trac$ to div9e causation1 w con/itute s94 ,nor yet is x true t s9 is ! cause ( itself2 = !n s9 w\ld be self-exi/5t4 ,x foll[s !re=e t x mu/ h ano!r orig9 ?an ei!r ! div9e decree or its own exi/5ce4 #b4 ,x is equally pla9 t ! cause ( s9 is n itself morally evil2 ,= ?is w\ld involve a contradiction1 mak+ cause & effect to be ! same ?+4 ,nor yet c ! cause be morally good4 ,= z f tru? no?+ b tru? c legitimately proce$1 s f good no?+ b good c fl[4 ,evil1 inde$1 is relat$ to good1 b n z cause & effect4 ,?\gh evil c\ld n foll[ 7 !re no inf9ite good1 no creature1 no w1 no fre$om1 yet some?+ else mu/ be s\ght z ! matrix1 :]e ! mon/] s9 is g5]at$ & fo/]$1 & :i*1 morally consid]$1 is nei!r good nor evil4--,!re=e1 #c4 ,we ass]t1 t ! orig9 ( moral evil is to be f\nd 9 ! union ( two pr9ciples1 nei!r ( :i* consid]$ alone p>takes ( a moral "*4 ,^! two pr9ciples are ,lib]ty & ,passive ,p[]4 ,lib]ty1 x is manife/ is morally nei!r good nor bad1 b is a m]e natural in/rum5t1 if ,i may s speak1 & may be t]m$ a natural good ( :i* ,god is ! au?or & decre]4 ,on ! contr>y1 ,passive ,p[] is a natural evil ( :i* ,god is n ! au?or or decre]1 yet morally consid]$ is n evil4 ,b ?is t]m1 be+ little und]/ood1 requires fur!r explanation2 at lea/ x is incumb5t on me to %ew 9 :at s5se ,i use x4 ,my design is n to v9dicate ! use ( x by o!rs1 b ,i adopt x to convey a specific idea1 = :i* ,i f9d no o!r ^w or phrase m appropriate4 ,by #8,passive ,p[]1' !n1 ,i mean1 ,t :i* is ( unavoidable necessity f\nd 9 e creature1 z su*1 9 direct opposition to ! self-exi/5ce1 indep5d5ce1 & all-suffici5cy ( ,god4 ,9 o!r words1 ,x is t t5d5cy to nihility1 physically consid]$1 & to defection1 morally consid]$1 :i* ( absolute necessity belongs to e dep5d5t or creat$ nature4 ,t !re is su* a pr9ciple is self-evid5t1 nor is x probable t any reasonable be+ w ev] controv]t its exi/5ce4 ,n[1 x is demon/rable t ?is1 f ! def9ition1 _c be ! object ( div9e decree1 or ( w2 = x is /at$ to be ( absolute or unavoidable necessity2 besides1 x is absurd to suppose t ,god has decre$1 or produces1 any ?+ ! exi/5ce ( :i* /&s 9 direct contr>iety to himself4 ,t x is n a moral evil is pla91 = ! holie/ creatures are subjects ( x--,god alone is exempt4 #d4 ,let x be fur!r obs]v$1 t ! ,fir/ ,cause1 be+ goodness itself1 impels1 :e!r decretively or effici5tly1 to good only2 & ( ?is "* is ev5 our be+ necessitat$ to ex]cise our volitions4 ,yet1 :5 ! ex]cise ( lib]ty1 9 itself innoc5t1 unites ) passive p[]1 ! fruit or (fspr+ ( ?is union is moral evil4 ,?is1 ,i am fully p]suad$1 is ! true solution ( ?is "q1 ,:5ce come? moral evil8 ,if any p]son %all ?9k prop] c&idly to assign 8 reasons to ! contr>y1 due reg>d %all be paid to !m1 #e4 ,if x be ask$1 :]e lies ! diff]5ce betwe5 decree+ & p]mitt+ s9 to take place8 ,i answ]1 ! diff]5ce is1 t ! "o w\ld be an act ( inju/ice1 ! o!r is do+ no?+4 ,s t until x c be %ewn t !re is no diff]5ce betwe5 inju/ice & do+ no?+1 !re is no =ce 9 ! objection4 ,t to necessitate s9 decretively w\ld be an act ( inju/ice1 & !re=e incompatible ) ! div9e "*1 is1 ,i ?9k1 demon/rable2 =1 x w\ld be to decree to de/ruction antec$5tly to des]t--to annihilate ! s9fulness ( any act1 mak+ its evil nature to consi/ 9 its effects--& to de/roy ! immutable ess5ces ( good & evil4 ,:]eas to p]mit1 or to suff] to take place )\t prev5tion1 is n to act n to decree4 ,to #8decree to p]mit1' !re=e1 is a contradiction 9 t]ms4 #f4 ,b1 x has be5 said1 ! ev5t is ! same to ! s9n]1 :e!r he hurri$ on to s9 & mis]y by a decretive impulse1 or ^! effects are n prev5t$ :5 9 ! p[] ( omnipot5ce to int]pose4 ,?is objection w\ld h "s weight1 if ! happ9ess ( ! creature 7 ! only1 or ev5 ! pr9cipal end ( ,god 9 creation4 ,b ?is n be+ ! case1 its weight vani%es4 ,to illu/rate ?is we may suppose1 t ! ev5t ( a man's execution is well kn[n to a judge2 b1 in/ead ( proce$+ on ! pr9ciples ( law & equity1 & to effect conviction & condemnation accord+ to legal evid5ce1 he ord]s ! man to be execut$ cl&e/9ely )\t any equitable process1 "u pret5ce t x c\ld make no diff]5ce to ! suff]]1 = ! ev5t ( 8 execution 0 c]ta96 ,besides1 ! _s ( ! objection reflects on ,god's actual deal+s ) 8 creatures1 9 e in/ance ( _! suff]+s2 because x is 9 ! p[] ( omnipot5ce to int]pose4 ,& 9 fact1 x mu/ be all[$1 ei!r t ! happ9ess ( ! ,creature is n ! *ief end ( creation1 or t ! p]mission ( s9 is an act ( inju/ice4 ,b ! case is pla91 t 8 own glory is ! *ief end ( creation & gov]nm5t1 & t !re is no inju/ice 9 ! p]mission ( s94 #g4 ,x may be said1 ,if ! union ( lib]ty ) passive p[] be ! orig9 ( moral evil1 & if ! holie/ creatures 9 heav5 are bo? free & ! subjects ( passive p[]1 h[ is x t !y d n s96 ,if bo? are unit$ 9 ! same p]sons1 does ! "o nev] t]m9ate ^u2 or unite itself to ! o!r8 ,9 answ] to ?is enquiry1 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 hav+ ! pr9ciple1 & be+ "u its influ5ce )\t control4 ,?\gh ! spirits ( ! j1 & holy angels1 h 9 !m ! pr9ciple1 z ! condition ( _! creat$ exi/5ce1 yet x is c\nt]act$ by sov]eign fav\r4 ,!y may say1 z well z ,paul1 by ! grace ( ,god we are :at we are4 ,! object ( div9e support is ! disposition1 or ! seat ( moral action2 ?is be+ made good1 or pure1 or holy1 prior to all acts ( ! w1 effectually c\nt]acts ! influ5ce ( passive p[]4 ,! ,lib]ty & *oice ( a heav5ly be+ !re=e1 t]m9at+ on su* a disposition1 no acts b su* z are holy c ensue4 ,h5ce1 #h4 ,if we w\ld "k h[ ?is is consi/5t ) ! actual fall ( be+s :o 7 once 9 ?is condition1 we mu/ att5d to ano!r important consid]ation2 :i* is1 t :5 ,god at any "t deals 9 m]e equity ) a moral ag5t1 )\t ! c\nt]act+ influ5ce ( sov]eign fav\r1 ! inevitable consequ5ce is1 t 8 lib]ty1 or free *oice1 w t]m9ate ^u 8 passive p[]4 ,h5ce ! c]ta9ty ( ! futurition ( moral evil1 9 all possible degrees & circum/ances1 )\t any decretive effici5cy 9 its production4--,if x be ask$1 :y ! ex]cise ( equity is assign$ z ! occasion ( ?is union1 r ?an sov]eignty2 or1 :y leav+ a free ag5t to ! influ5ce ( 8 passive p[] %\ld n be consid]$ a sov]eign r ?an an equitable act8 ,! be/ answ] to ?is enquiry1 is a def9ition ( ! two t]ms4 ,by equity !n ,i mean ! pr9ciple t gives to ea* 8 due2 by sov]eignty1 a "r to d :atsoev] is n inconsi/5t ) equity4 ,& f ?is def9ition x mu/ appe> t !re may he a two-fold deviation f equity1 viz4 giv+ m ?an is due1 or less ?an is due2 m good & less evil1 or m evil & less good ?an is equitable4 ,! =m] ( ^!1 m good & less evil1 mu/ ne$s be = ! advantage ( ! creature2 & !re=e x may be call$ a graci\s deviation4 ,)\t x1 !re w\ld be no room = ei!r m]cy or grace4 ,! latt]1 m evil & less good ?an is due1 is prop]ly call$ inju/ice1 & is su* a deviation f equity z is n compatible ) ! div9e "*4 ,!re=e1 to d u good beyond our claim is an act ( sov]eignty2 b to give u nei!r m nor less ?an is our due is to deal ) u 9 pure equity4 #i4 ,h5ce x foll[s1 t :5 ,god deals ) angels or m5 9 sov]eignty1 accord+ to ! def9itions1 he does !m good beyond _! claim4 ,b to make ?is to be ! imm$iate cause ( ! s9 ( m5 & angels is absurd4 ,on ! o!r h&1 x is incompatible ) ! div9e "*1 z be=e obs]v$1 to give !m less good & m evil ?an is _! due2 & !re=e ?is _c be ! cause ( s91 z sure z ,god is incapable ( ex]cis+ inju/ice4--,:]e=e1 x rema9s t !n alone c moral ag5ts fall into s9 :5 dealt ) 9 pure equity4 ,9 ! act ( defection1 or becom+ s9ful1 !y are equally free f be+ impell$ by inju/ice1 & upheld by sov]eign fav\r4 ,,coroll>ies4 #a4 ,all ! good & happ9ess 9 ! univ]se ( creat$ be+s are ! fruit ( ,sov]eignty & ,decree4 #b4 ,all ! moral evil & mis]y 9 ! univ]se are ! (fspr+ ( lib]ty1 a natural good1 t]m9at+ or act+ ^u1 or unit$ to passive p[]1 a natural evil n c\nt]act$ by sov]eignly graci\s acts on ! disposition1 or ! seat ( ! moral pr9ciple1 :i* may be call$ analogically ! he>t4 #c4 ,z e act & degree ( lib]ty is p]fectly =e-kn[n to ,god1 z ! effect ( 8 own decree1 & e hypo!tical t5d5cy ( passive p[]1 ?\gh itself n an object ( decree1 is equally =e-kn[n1 x foll[s1 t e s9 is z accurately =e-kn[n z if decre$1 & has an equally infallible gr\nd ( c]ta9 futurition4 ,footnote #bci3 ,x is all[$ t !re is a diff]5ce betwe5 ! cause ( s91 z a pr9ciple1 & be+ a s9n]2 b :5 appli$ to an ag5t1 to be ! au?or or ! cause ( s91 & to be a s9n]1 is ! same ?+4 ,!re=e1 :5 appli$ to ,god1 9 no prop] s5se :atev] c x be said t he is ! au?or ( s94--8,if by ! au?or ( s9 is meant 7says ,presid5t ,edw>ds7 ! p]mitt]1 or a n h9d]] ( s91 & at ! same "t a dispos] ( ! /ate ( ev5ts 9 su* a mann]1 = wise1 holy1 & mo/ excell5t ends & purposes1 t s9 infallibly foll[s3 ,i say1 if ?is be all t is meant by ! au?or ( s91 ,i d n d5y t ,god is ! au?or ( s91 ?\gh ,i dislike & reject ! phrase1 z t :i* by use & cu/om is apt to c>ry ano!r s5se40 ,edw>ds on ! ,w1 ,"p iv4 ,sect4 xi4 ,b ?\gh ?is acute & excell5t writ] disav[s ! use ( ! phrase1 he no :]e assigns ! true gr\nd :y x %\ld n be us$4 ,! tru? is1 he does n seem to h be5 aw>e ( any alt]native betwe5 ! c]ta9 futurition ( s9 & its be+ decre$4 ,& 8 only me?od ( w>d+ (f ! mo/ ru9\s consequ5ces appe>s to h be5 adopt$ = want ( a bett]1 & n f ! satisfactory nature ( t me?od4 ,8 view1 9 brief1 is ?is3 ,god is a be+ ( inf9ite goodness & wisdom2 he c w no?+ b good2 ! sy/em he ha? adopt$ is ! be/2 n[1 says he1 8if ! w be good1 & ! object ( 8 w be1 all ?+s consid]$1 good & be/1 !n ! *oos+ & will+ x1 is n will+ evil4 ,& if s1 !n 8 ord]+ accord+ to t w is n do+ evil40 ,x is v seldom t ?is em95t au?or fails 9 8 reason+2 b "h c]ta9ly he does fail4 ,! phrases will+ evil1 & do+ evil1 are n us$ 9 ! same s5se 9 bo? p>ts ( ! premises1 f :5ce ! conclusion is inf]r$4 ,a sy/em1 all ?+s consid]$1 be+ be/1 is no good reason :y ea* individual "p ( x is good4 ,& x may be =cibly retort$2 a sy/em :i* includes an inf9ite evil z a "p ( its in/itution _c be f ,god4 ,nor c x be said t ?is is argu+ aga9/ fact1 )\t begg+ ! "q1 t ,god has appo9t$ ! evil :i* is bl5d$ ) ! good4--,on ! subject itself let ! foll[+ ?+s be consid]$3 #a4 ,if *oos+ & will+ a sy/em 9 :i* s9 is a decre$ "p is n will+ evil1 because ! sy/em is good & be/1 all ?+s consid]$ !n x w\ld inevitably foll[1 t s91 because su* a "p ( t sy/em is n an evil4 ,b1 x may be said1 ,x is will+ x = a good end4 ,does !n a good end or int5tion de/roy ! nature ( s98 ,0 ! s9 ( ,paul or any o!r sa9t anihilat$ because he s9c]ely aim$ at ! ,glory ( ,god8 ,or has any design1 h[ev] compreh5sive1 exalt$ or s9c]e1 ! lea/ t5d5cy to alt] ! nature ( s98 #b4 ,all[+ z incontrov]tible t ! pres5t sy/em ( ?+s is ! be/1 all ?+s consid]$1 & t s9 is actually bl5d$ ) x1 x does n !nce foll[ t ! s9 itself is decre$1 or is any "p ( div9e appo9tm5t4 ,= n to h9d] s91 is extremely diff]5t f be+ ! cause or au?or ( x4 ,! "o is p]fectly consi/5t ) equity1 ! o!r w\ld be an act ( inju/ice4 #c4 ,x is a s5tim5t s repugnant to all analogical propriety1 to d evil t good may come1 t x _c be suppos$ a man ( ,mr4 ,edw>ds' piety w\ld h adopt$ any ?+ l x1 b f :at appe>$ to him an inevitable necessity4 ,& inde$ :oev] assumes ! pr9ciple1 t e ev5t comes to pass f decretive necessity1 s9 n except$1 mu/ ( c\rse be driv5 to 8 conclusion4 ,b ?is valuable au?or _h no ne$ to recur to t op9ion1 9 ord] to e/abli% 8 !ory ( hypo!tical necessity2 = ?is w /& on a rock1 immoveably1 )\t su* aid4 #d4 ,9 reality1 ! c]ta9 futurition ( good1 & t ( evil1 arises f diff]5t1 yea f diametrically opposite causes4 ,! "o fl[s f ! op]ative w ( ,god1 & is =e-kn[n to be future because decre$1 ! o!r fl[s f a defici5t or privative cause1 passive p[]1 :5 unit$ to lib]ty1 z be=e expla9$1 :i* exi/s only 9 creat$ be+s1 & 9 all ^!1 z a contra/ to self-exi/5ce1 indep5d5ce1 & all-suffici5cy4 ,yet ?is is ! subject ( hypo!tical t5d5cies & results no less ?an ! good to :i* x /&s oppos$1 9 all ! b\ndless v>ieties ( its bl5d+s2 !re=e no case c be s complicat$1 b to inf9ite presci5ce ! ev5t mu/ appe> ) equal c]ta9ty z if decre$4 ,footnote #bdj3 8,equally impi\s & ne$less40 ,ne$less1 because ! exi/5ce ( s9 is fairly & fully acc\nt$ = on ano!r pr9ciple2 impi\s1 because x ascribes to ,god ! wor/ ( all pr9ciples1 ! causation ( s94 ,t ,god sup]9t5ds1 directs1 & ov]-rules ! actions ( m5 is wor?y ( him2 & equally s t he does n h9d] ! exi/5ce ( moral evil2 b t he is a positive & efficaci\s cause ( moral evil1 or t ?is is consi/5t ) ei!r 8 ju/ice or hol9ess c nev] be prov$4 ,dr4 ,hopk9s1 inde$1 says1 t 8! attempt to di/+ui% betwe5 ! s9ful volitions or actions ( m5 z natural & moral actions2 & mak+ ,god ! orig9 & cause ( !m consid]$ z natural actions1 & m5 ! cause & au?ors ( ! depravity & s9 :i* is 9 !m1 is1 x is believ$1 un9telligible--unless by mak+ ?is di/9ction x be meant1 t 9 e s9ful action1 ,god is n ! s9ful cause ( x40 ,! au?or1 h[ev]1 c&idly adds1 8,b if ! contr>y c be made to appe>1 ?is doctr9e1 ) all t is impli$ 9 x1 %all be giv5 up & r5\nc$40 ,z ! removal ( ?is pr9ciple1 & ! e/abli%m5t ( ! o!r1 appe> to me ( ! highe/ importance 9 !ology1 a few rem>ks1 9 addition to ^? already made1 may n be sup]flu\s1 z t5d+ to exhibit ! pr9ciple "h ma9ta9$ 9 diff]5t lights & connexions2 & :5 all are prop]ly exam9$1 x is probable !y w n be :olly 8un9telligible40 #a4 ,god1 ,,jehovah1 is ! inf9ite & et]nal ,ess5ce1 :i* is ( absolute necessity--! self-exi/5t1 indep5d5t1 & all-suffici5t ,be+--f et]nity to et]nity g5]at+ 8 own light & joy1 call$ 8 only begott5 ,son2 n f m]e w1 b ( ! same necessity4 #b4 ,god 9 8 b\ndless all-suffici5cy views all possibles ) all _! positive & privative t5d5cies4 ,t all possibles h _! positive t5d5cies is z pla9 z t two add$ to ?ree make five4 ,7 !re no positive t5d5cies1 !re c\ld be no hypo!tical c]ta9ty1 no law ( nature1 no connexion betwe5 cause & effect4 ,& x is equally true1 ?\gh n equally pla91 t !re are privative t5d5cies 9 all be+s b t "o :o exi/s ( absolute necessity4 ,to suppose ! contr>y1 is ! same z to suppose t a creature may be made indep5d5t1 & all-suffici5t4 ,b t is1 e reasonable be+ mu/ all[1 absolutely impossible1 z imply+ ! grosse/ contradiction4 ,on ?is demon/rat$ fact re/s unavoidably ! exi/5ce ( t pr9ciple 9 e creat$ nature :i* ,i call ,passive ,p[]4 ,yet4 #c4 ,x does n foll[ t ! m]e collat]al exi/5ce ( ^! two pr9ciples 9 ! same subject mu/ ne$s produce moral evil4 ,!n alone does ?is take place :5 ! "o t]m9ates ^u1 or is unit$ to ! o!r1 )\t ! int]position ( sov]eign fav\r4 ,x is n 9 ! p[] ( equity to assi/4 ,= ! ex]cise ( equity is to give ea* 8 due2 b to prev5t s9 is n due to ! subject ( x1 o!rwise no "o c\ld ev] s9 b on condition ( inju/ice 9 ,god4 #d4 ,aft] all1 x may be object$1 t ! scriptures ascribe to ,god ! causation ( moral evil2 z1 h>d5+ ! he>t ( ,ph>aoh--h>d5+ :om he w--mak+ ! wick$ = ! day ( evil--appo9t+ to de/ruction--det]m9+ ! dea? ( ,*ri/--deliv]+ him by det]m9ate c\nsel--do+ all evil 9 a city--mak+ vessels to di%on\r--fitt+ !m = de/ruction1 c4--,9 reply to ?is objection x mu/ be consid]$1 t :atev] ! import ( su* repres5tations may be1 no int]pretation :i* is unwor?y ( ,god c be ! true mean+--t ! idioms ( ! sacr$ languages ascrib+ cause or op]ation to ,god mu/ be und]/ood accord+ to ! nature ( ! subject--&1 :at is p>ticul>ly to our purpose1 t active v]bs :i* d5ote mak+1 do+1 caus+1 & ! l1 (t5 d5ote a decl>ation ( ! ?+ done1 or t %all take place2 or a p]mission ( x4 ,take a few specim5s4 ,?us ,acts x4 #ae4 8,:at ,god ha? cleans$10 means1 :at ,god ha? decl>$ to be clean4--,isai4 vi4 #i1 #aj4 ,! prophet is comm&$ to tell ! p1 8und]/& n1 p]ceive n20 & he is ord]$ to 8make ! he>t ( ?is p fat1 to make _! e>s heavy1 & to %ut _! eyes40 ,& :at c ?is mean m ?an to decl>e a fact1 ei!r :at !y !n 71 or :at !y w\ld be8--,s ,j]4 i4 #aj4 ,! ,prophet's decl>ation ( :at %\ld be1 is call$ 8 root+ out pull+ d[n1 c4--,ezek4 xliii4 #c4 ,! prophet says1 8:5 ,i came to de/roy ! city20 8 mean+ und\bt$ly is1 ,:5 ,i came to prophecy or decl>e t ! city %\ld be de/roy$4--,exod4 v4 #bb4 8,"l1 :]e=e ha/ ?\ evil entreat$ ?is p80 ,moses means1 ,:]e=e ha/ ?\ p]mitt$ !m to be evil entreat$8--,j]4 iv4 #aj4 8,"l ,god1 ?\ ha/ greatly deceiv$ ?is p20 t is1 p]mitt$ or n h9d]$ !m to be deceiv$ by ! false ,prophets4--,ezek4 xiv4 #i4 8,i ! ,"l h deceiv$ t prophet40 ,c any ?+ else be meant ?an suff]+ him to deceive himself8--,matt4 xi4 #be4 8,?\ ha/ hid ^! ?+s0 i4 e4 n reveal$4----,?us also1 ,rom4 ix4 #ah4 8,:om he w he h>d5e?10 he suff]e? to be h>d5$4--,rom4 xi4 #h4 8,god gave !m a _s ( slumb]10 i4 e4 p]mitt$ !m to slumb]4 #b ,!s4 ii4 #aa4 8,god %all s5d !m /rong delusion1 t !y %\ld believe a lie20 i4 e4 %all p]mit !m to be delud$ s t !y %all believe a lie4--,exod4 vii4 #c4 c4 8,& ,i w h>d5 ,ph>aoh's he>t10 i4 e4 ,i w suff] x to be h>d5$4 ,matt4 x4 #cd1 #ce4 8,i am n come to s5d peace1 b a sword2 ,= ,i am come to set a man at v>iance aga9/ 8 fa!r10 ,t is1 my com+ %all be ! innoc5t occasion ( w>s & v>iance4--,jude #d4 8,:o 7 be=e ( old orda9$ to ?is condemnation20 i4 e4 =etold1 or =ewritt51 z ! ^w signifies2 ann\nc$ 9 ! sacr$ pages1 & proscrib$ by div9e law4 ,b ! passage above all o!rs1 :i* appe>s to c\nt5ance ! notion1 t ,god is ! cause ( s91 is #a ,pet4 ii4 #h4 8,a /one ( /umbl+1 & a rock ( (f5ce1 ev5 9 !m :i* /umble at ! ^w1 be+ disob$i5t1 :]eunto also !y 7 appo9t$40 i4 e4 unto :i* ?+1 _! /umbl+1 !y 7 appo9t$ because disob$i5t4 ,! ,greek p>ticiple includes ! cause ( _! fall+2 z ,heb4 ii4 #c4 ,neglect+ s great salvation1 h[ %all we escape8 ,to :i* n escap+1 !y 7 appo9t$1 = neglect+ s great salvation4 ,a /rik+ contra/ to ?is we h1 ,john vii4 #ag4 8,if any man w d 8 w1 he %all "k ( ! doctr9e20 b ! disob$i5t %all1 accord+ to an awful b equitable appo9tm5t1 8/umble1 & fall1 & be brok51 & be sn>$1 & be tak540--7,isa4 viii4 #ae47 ,we h a fur!r illu/ration ( ?is mean+ 9 ,heb4 iii4 #ah4 8,to :om sw>e he t !y %\ld n ent] into 8 re/1 b to !m t believe n80 i4 e4 ,:o 7 appo9t$ to de/ruction8 ,! answ] is1 ! disob$i5t2 = ! orig9al ^w is ! same "h z 9 ,pet]1 "u a diff]5t inflection4 ,& x is add$1 v]4 #ai4 8,s !y c\ld n ent] 9 because ( unbelief40--,?us also ,rom4 xi4 #g4 8,! re/ 7 bl9d$1 or h>d5$20 i4 e4 7 suff]$ to be bl9d or h>d4 ,& t ?is is ! mean+ is decid$ by v]4 #bj4 8,because ( unbelief !y 7 brok5 (f40 ,^u ! :ole1 ,pet] intimates1 t none %\ld be (f5d$ at su* *>act]s1 m5 ( le>n+ & em95ce reject+ ! ,messiah & 8 gospel4 ,_! end is :at might be expect$1 z =etold by ! prophets1 accord+ to ,god's righte\s gov]nm5t1 & 8 et]nal appo9tm5t1 or det]m9ation1 respect+ all su* (f5d]s4 ,_! habitual unbeliev+ disob$i5ce 0 ! cause1 b _! actual /umbl+ at ! ^w to _! de/ruction 0 ! natural1 ! righte\s1 ! appo9t$ effect4 ,to ?is !y 7 appo9t$1 plac$1 or set =? 7z ,ph>aoh 0 rais$ up7 by ! righte\s judgm5t ( ,god1 :o resi/e? ! pr\d & disob$i5t2 9 ord] to %ew =? ! glory ( 8 ju/ice 9 !m4 ,!y 7 p]sonally appo9t$ to exalt$ situations1 be+ civil & ecclesia/ical build]s2 !y 7 suff]$ to reject ,*ri/1 9 pure equity2 & ?us 7 des]v$ly con/itut$ awful w>n+s to o!rs4 ,footnote #bda3 ,?is notion1 p]haps m ?an any o!r1 has be5 t]m$ ,baxt]ianism1 & yet x is n easy to say t ,mr4 ,baxt] ev] ma9ta9$ x4 ,he says inde$ 8all h s mu* 7grace7 z br+e? & leave? ! success to man's w20 & ?is 9 a disc\rse :]e9 he all[s t ,god ha? 8positively elect$ c]ta9 p]sons by an absolute decree to ov]come all _! resi/ances ( 8 ,_s1 & to draw !m to ,*ri/1 & by ,*ri/ to himself1 by su* a p[] & way z %all infallibly conv]t & save !m40 ,he moreov] says1 8,:at if m5 _c "h tell h[ to resolve ! "q1 :e!r any or h[ _m are ev] conv]t$ or sav$ by t m]e grace :i* we call suffici5t1 or r necess>y1 & common to ^? t are n conv]t$2 & :e!r man's w ev] make a sav+ det]m9+ improvem5t ( x80--8,& yet10 he adds1 8?is "q itself is =m$ on false suppositions & is capable ( a satisfactory solution40 ,baxt]'s ,works1 ,vol4 ii4 p4 #ibi4--,on ! subject ( ?is ,note ! au?or begs leave to ref] 8 read]s to ,doddridge's ,works1 ,vol4 v4 p4 #bch1 #bci1 ,notes4 ,footnote #bdb3 ,! nature ( ,god1 8 holy w1 & our peculi> relation to him1 =m an adamant9e *a9 ( obligation to duty :i* _c ) impunity be brok52 f :i* pr$e/9ation is s f> f releas+ u1 t x =ms ano!r *a9 ( gold t %all f9ally prevail2 & div9e grace p]sonally exp]i5c$ is a silk5 cord to draw ! s\l along 9 ! pa? ( duty4 ,b d ^! p[]ful ties r5d] useless ,god's reason+ ) s9n]s1 8 exhortations to rep5tance1 to believ+1 to ob$i5ce1 & to e p>ticul> bran* ( duty8 ,no3 = ^! me?ods are ! v means to atta9 ! end1 & =m a "p ( ! decree itself4 ,,end ,,( ,,! ,,fir/ ,,volume4 ,transcrib]'s ,notes3 ,miss+ or obscur$ punctuation 0 correct$4 ,! au?or's ar*aic punctuation & spell+s h be5 reta9$4