,transcrib]'s ,notes - ,?is book uses ,,small ,,caps occasionally ?r\gh\t4 ,y might ne$ to exp]im5t ) br[s]s & fonts to f9d a comb9ation t %[s ,,small ,,caps correctly4 - ,! text ( ! s]ies %ifts among font sizes & betwe5 "o & two column pres5tations1 9 an ef=t to maximize ! am\nt ( text t c appe> on ! pr9t$ page4 ,?is transcription w disp5se ) t =matt+ because co/s are s mu* l[] 9 ! digital _w4 - ,?is book is a collection ( m5's op9ions on six epi/les ( ,apo/le ,paul3 ,galatians1 ,ephesians1 ,philippians1 ,colossians1 ,fir/ ,!ssalonians1 & ,second ,!ssalonians1 9 ! ,bible1 ! inspir$ ,^w ( ,god4 ,! book 0 pr9t$ t[>d ! end ( ! #ai? c5tury4 ,"s ( ! comm5ts might be consid]$ culturally ins5sitive today4 ,,! ,,prea*]',s ,,complete ,,homiletic ,,comm5t>y ,,on ,,! ,,books ,,( ,,! ,,bible ,,) ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes1 ,,indexes1 ,,etc41 ,,by ,,v>i\s ,,au?ors ,,! ,,old ,,te/am5t ,volumes #a-ba ,,! ,,new ,,te/am5t ,volumes #bb-cb ,,volume #bi ,! ,prea*]'s ,complete ,homiletic ,,comm5t>y ,,on ,,! ,,epi/les ,,( ,,/4 ,,paul ,,! ,,apo/le ,galatians1 ,ephesians1 ,philippians1 ,colossians1 ,,& ,i4-,,ii4 ,!ssalonians ,by ! ,,rev4 ,,george ,,b>l[ ,au?or ( ! ,comm5t>ies on ,k+s1 ,psalms 7,,cxxi4--,,cxxx471 ,lam5tations1 ,ezekiel1 ,timo?y1 ,titus1 & ,philemon ,,logo ,,pr9t$ ,,9 ,,! ,,unit$ ,,/ates ,,( ,,am]ica ,,funk ,,wagnalls ,,company ,,new ,,york ,,! ,,prea*]',s ,,homiletical ,,comm5t>y4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,galatians4 ,,introduction4 ,"* ( ! ,galatians4--,^! p 7 ( ,celtic desc5t4 ,!y 7 ! relics ( a ,gauli% invasion :i* swept ov] ,s\?-ea/]n ,europe 9 ! e>ly "p ( ! ?ird c5tury be=e ,*ri/ & p\r$ into ,asia ,m9or4 ,"h ! ,celtic tribes ma9ta9$ !mselves 9 indep5d5ce "u _! native pr9ces1 until a hundr$ ye>s lat] !y 7 subdu$ by ! ,romans4 ,_! c\ntry n[ =m$ a prov9ce ( ! empire4 ,!y _h reta9$ mu* ( _! anci5t language & mann]s2 at ! same "t1 !y readily acquir$ ,greek culture1 & 7 sup]ior to _! neighb\rs 9 intellig5ce4 ,jews _h settl$ among !m 9 consid]able numb]s & _h prep>$ ! way ( ! ,gospel2 x 0 ?r\gh _! influ5ce t ! ,judai/ic agitation took s /rong a hold ( ! ,galatian ,*ur*es4 ,! epi/le implies t its read]s g5]ally 7 acqua9t$ ) ! ,old ,te/am5t & ) ,hebrew hi/ory1 & t !y took a lively int]e/ 9 ! affairs ( ! ,*ur*es ( ,j]usalem & ,antio*4 ,none ( ! ,new ,te/am5t ,*ur*es possesses a m /rongly m>k$ "*4 ,!y exhibit ! well-kn[n traits ( ! ,celtic nature4 ,!y 7 g5]\s1 impulsive1 vehem5t 9 feel+ & language2 b va91 fickle1 & qu>relsome4 ,cs> wrote3 ,! infirmity ( ! ,gauls is t !y are fickle 9 _! resolves1 fond ( *ange1 & n to be tru/$2 & by ,?i]ry !y are *>act]is$ ?us3 ,frank1 impetu\s1 impressible1 em95tly intellig5t1 b at ! same "t extremely *angeable1 incon/ant1 fond ( %[1 p]petually qu>rell+1 ! fruit ( excessive vanity4 ,eight ( ! fifte5 works ( ! fle% enum]at$ 9 *ap4 v4 #bj1 #ba are s9s ( /rife4 ,!y c\ld h>dly be re/ra9$ f bit+ & dev\r+ "o ano!r 7*4 v4 #ae74 ,l _! k9sm5 at ?is "t 9 ! we/ ( ,europe1 !y 7 prone to revell+s & drunk5ness4 ,!y _h probably a natural b5t t[>ds a sc5ic & rituali/ic type ( religion1 :i* made ! spirituality ( ! ,gospel pall ^u _! ta/e & gave to ! tea*+ ( ! ,judais]s its fatal bewit*m5t4 ,! au?or%ip ( ! epi/le4--,t x 0 writt5 by ,/4 ,paul has nev] be5 s]i\sly d\bt$4 ,8 au?or%ip is upheld by ! unanim\s te/imony ( ! anci5t ,*ur*4 ,allusions & indirect citations are f\nd 9 ! writ+s ( ! apo/olic ,fa!rs--,clem5t1 ,ignatius1 ,polyc>p1 & ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 or :oev] wrote ! ,oratio ad ,grcos4 ,! int]nal evid5ce ( ,paul9e au?or%ip is conclusive by allusions to ! hi/ory & by ! self-portrayal ( ! writ]'s "*4 ,no =g] ev] made an imitation 9 :i* 7 s _m secret ?reads ( simil>ity1 :i* bore su* a /amp ( orig9ality1 or 9 :i* ! "*1 ! passion1 ! mode ( ?\ght & reason+1 7 s naturally repres5t$4 ,! apo/le's m5tal *>act]i/ics are indelibly impress$ on ! lett]4 ,! "t ( writ+ ! epi/le4--,lightfoot1 9 disagreem5t f mo/ e>li] int]pret]s1 ma9ta9$ t ?is epi/le 0 writt5 betwe5 #b ,cor9?ians & ,romans--t is1 dur+ ! latt] "p ( ,paul's j\rney 9 ,mac$onia1 or ! e>li] "p ( 8 soj\rn at ,cor9?1 t[>ds ! close ( ! ye> #eg or #eh ,a4,d4 ,dr4 ,beet comes to ! same conclusion4 ,!re is no?+ 9 ! lett] itself to fix def9itely ei!r ! place or "t ( its composition4 ,f *ap4 i4 #i1 iv4 #ac1 v4 #c we ga!r t ,/4 ,paul _h n[ be5 9 ,galatia twice2 ! epi/le 0 !re=e subsequ5t to ! j\rney :i* he took across ,asia ,m9or 9 sett+ out on 8 ?ird mission>y t\r 7,acts xviii4 #bb--xix4 #a74 ,all /ud5ts are agre$ t x belongs to ! p]iod ( ! legali/ controv]sy & to ! second gr\p ( ! epi/les4 ,on e acc\nt "o is incl9$ to ref] ! lett] to ! la/ r ?an to an e>li] p]iod ( ! ?ird mission>y t\r4 ,comp>ison ) ! o!r epi/les ( ! gr\p raises ?is probability almo/ to a c]ta9ty & enables u to fix ! date & occasion ( ?is lett] ) confid5ce4 ,! purpose & analysis ( ! epi/le4--,x is int5sely polemical4 ,x is a controv]sial pamphlet r ?an an ord9>y lett]4 ,! matt] ( dispute is tw(old3 #a4 ,paul's apo/le%ip2 & #b4 ,! nature ( ! ,gospel & ! suffici5cy ( fai? 9 ,*ri/ = full salvation4 ,?is gives ! ord] ( ! fir/ two & ma9 p>ts ( ! epi/le4 ,a ?ird section is add$ ( a moral & hortatory nature4 ,! cont5ts ( ! epi/le may be ?us analys$3-- ,i4 ,,introductory ,,address4--#a4 ,! apo/olic salutation 7*4 i4 #a-e74 #b4 ,! ,galatians' defection 7*4 i4 #f-aj74 ,,ii4 ,,p]sonal ,,apologia3 ,,an ,,autobiographical ,,retrospect4--,! apo/le's tea*+ d]iv$ f ,god & n man1 z prov$ by ! circum/ances (3 #a4 ,8 education 7*4 i4 #ac1 #ad74 #b4 ,8 conv]sion 7*4 i4 #ae-ag74 #c4 ,8 int]c\rse ) ! o!r apo/les 7*4 i4 #ah-bd1 ii4 #a-aj74 #d4 ,8 conduct 9 ! controv]sy ) ,pet] at ,antio* 7*4 ii4 #aa-ad74 ,! subject ( :i* controv]sy 0 ! sup]session ( ! law by ,*ri/ 7*4 ii4 #ae-ba74 ,,iii4 ,,dogmatic ,,apologia3 ,,inf]iority ,,( ,,judaism1 ,,or ,,legal ,,*ri/ianity1 ,,to ,,! ,,doctr9e ,,( ,,fai?4--#a4 ,! ,galatians bewit*$ into retrogression f a spiritual sy/em into a c>nal sy/em 7*4 iii4 #a-e74 #b4 ,abraham himself a witness to ! efficacy ( fai? 7*4 iii4 #f-i74 #c4 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ alone removes ! curse :i* ! law entails 7*4 iii4 #aj-ad74 #d4 ,! validity ( ! promise unaffect$ by ! law 7*4 iii4 #ae-ah74 #e4 ,special pdagogic function ( ! law 7*4 iii4 #ai-bi74 #f4 ,! law a /ate ( tutelage 7*4 iv4 #a-g74 #g4 ,meanness & b>r5ness ( m]e ritualism 7*4 iv4 #h-aa74 #h4 ,! pa/ zeal ( ! ,galatians contra/$ ) _! pres5t coldness 7*4 iv4 #ab-bj74 #i4 ,! allegory ( ,isaac & ,i%mael 7*4 iv4 #ba-ca74 ,,iv4 ,,hortatory ,,application ,,( ,,! ,,=ego+4--#a4 ,*ri/ian lib]ty excludes ,judaism 7*4 v4 #a-f74 #b4 ,! ,judais+ intrud]s 7*4 v4 #g-ab74 #c4 ,lib]ty n lic5ce1 b love 7*4 v4 #ac-ae74 #d4 ,! works ( ! fle% & ( ! ,_s 7*4 v4 #af-bf74 #e4 ,! duty ( sympa?y 7vi4 #a-e74 #f4 ,! duty ( lib]ality 7*4 vi4 #f-aj74 ,v4 ,,autograph ,,conclusion4--#a4 ,! ,judais]s' motive 7*4 vi4 #ab1 #ac74 #b4 ,! apo/le's motive 7*4 vi4 #ad1 #ae74 #c4 ,8 p>t+ b5$iction & claim to be fre$ f fur!r annoyance 7*4 vi4 #af-ah74 7,f9dlay & ,s&ay47 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,paul1 an apo/le4--,he puts 8 own "n & apo/le%ip prom95t1 because 8 apo/olic commission ne$s to be v9dicat$ aga9/ d5i]s ( x4 ,n (1 or f1 m51 b by1 or f1 ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,! ,div9e s\rce ( 8 apo/le%ip is emphatically /at$1 z also ! infallible au?ority = ! ,gospel he taught4 ,v]4 #f4 ,i m>vel t ye are s soon remov$4--,s quickly remov$2 n s soon aft] y\r conv]sion1 or soon aft] ,i left y1 b s soon aft] ! temptation came2 s readily & ) su* little p]suasion 7cf4 *4 v4 #g-i74 ,x is ! fickl5ess ( ! ,galatians ! apo/le deplores4 ,an e>ly backslid+1 su* z ! contr>y view assumes1 w\ld n h be5 matt] ( s great wond] z if x _h tak5 place lat]4 ,v]s4 #h1 #i4 ,any o!r gospel4--,! apo/le is "h ass]t+ ! on5ess1 ! integrity ( 8 ,gospel4 ,x w n brook a rival4 ,x w n suff] any =eign admixture4 ,let him be accurs$4--,devot$ to ! puni%m5t 8 audacity m]its4 ,9 its spiritual application ! ^w d5otes ! /ate ( "o :o is ali5at$ f ,god by s94 ,v]4 #aa4 ,n aft] man4--,n accord+ to man2 n influ5c$ by m]e human consid]ations1 z x w\ld be if x 7 ( human orig94 ,v]4 #ab4 ,b by ! revelation ( ,jesus ,*ri/4--,probably ?is took place dur+ ! ?ree ye>s1 9 "p ( :i* ! apo/le soj\rn$ 9 ,arabia 7v]s4 #ag1 #ah71 9 ! vic9ity ( ! sc5e ( ! giv+ ( ! law2 a fit place = su* a revelation ( ! ,gospel ( grace :i* sup]s$es ! c]emonial law4 ,?\gh he _h receiv$ no in/ruction f ! apo/les1 b f ! ,holy ,gho/1 yet :5 he met !m 8 ,gospel exactly agre$ ) !irs4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,exce$+ly zeal\s ( ! traditions ( my fa!rs4--,/4 ,paul seems to h belong$ to ! extreme p>ty ( ! ,ph>isees 7,acts xxii4 #c1 xxiii4 #g1 xxvi4 #e2 ,phil4 iii4 #e1 #f71 ^: pride x 0 to call !mselves zealots ( ! law1 zealots ( ,god4 ,a portion ( ^! extreme p>tisans1 =m+ into a sep>ate sect "u ,judas ( ,galilee1 took ! "n ( zealots p> excell5ce1 & di/+ui%$ !mselves by _! furi\s opposition to ! ,romans4 ,v]4 #af4 ,to reveal ,8 ,son 9 me t ,i might prea* ,him4--,! reveal+ ( ,8 ,son by me to ! ,g5tiles 0 impossible1 unless ,he _h fir/ reveal$ ,8 ,son 9 me2 at fir/ on my conv]sion1 b especially at ! subsequ5t revelation f ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ab71 :]eby ,i le>nt ! ,gospel's indep5d5ce ( ! ,mosaic law4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,!y glorifi$ ,god 9 me4--,he does n say1 adds ,*ryso/om1 !y m>vell$ at me1 !y prais$ me1 !y 7 /ruck ) admiration ( me1 b he attributes all to grace4 ,!y glorifi$ ,god 9 me4 ,h[ diff]5t1 he implies to ! ,galatians1 _! _s f y\rs4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-e4 ,apo/olic ,cr$5tials4 ,i4 ,t apo/olic cr$5tials claim di/9ctively ,div9e au?ority4--,paul1 an apo/le1 n ( m51 nei!r by man1 b by ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,god ! ,fa!r 7v]4 #a74 ,x mu/ h be5 a pa9ful mom5t :5 ,paul fir/ became aw>e t spuri\s tea*]s que/ion$ ! validity ( 8 apo/olic call1 & a /ill m pa9ful disappo9tm5t :5 he discov]$ 8 ,galatian conv]ts s readily gave cr$5ce to ^? :o malign$ him4 ,8 fe>s 7 r\s$1 n s mu* = 8 p]sonal reputation z = ! injury to ! religi\s life ( 8 conv]ts if !y *]i%$ suspicions z to ! ,div9e "* ( ! tru? !y _h be5 taught4 ,! mis*ief mu/ be dealt ) at once4 ,he boldly & emphatically decl>$ t 8 commission 0 direct f ,god & bore ! same ,div9e /amp z t ( ! o!r apo/les1 ^: au?ority ev5 ! false tea*]s _h n ! tem]ity to d5y4 ,x has be5 ev] ! rle ( ! subtle adv]s>y ( man to /rive to elim9ate ! ,div9e elem5t f ! tru? & drag x d[n to a common human level4 ,tru? !n loses its /ability1 beg9s to move 9 a flux ( confus$ human op9ions1 & ! s\l is plung$ into bewild]m5t & d\bt4 ,:atev] t5ds to vitiate ! tru? br+s p]il to ! peace & upw>d progress ( ! s\l4 ,! p[] ( ! tea*] increases ) an ev]-deep5+ conviction ( ! ,div9e au?ority ( 8 message4 ,,ii4 ,t apo/olic cr$5tials recognise ! on5ess ( ! ,*ri/ian bro!rhood4--,& all ! bre?r5 :i* are ) me 7v]4 #b74 ,"h is ! indication t ,/4 ,paul 0 n unduly solicit\s ab\t 8 p]sonal reputation4 ,:ile insi/+ ^u ! unque/ion$ ,div9e s\rce ( 8 apo/le%ip1 he does n arrogate a haughty sup]iority ov] 8 bre?r54 ,he is "o ) !m 9 ,*ri/1 9 ! belief ( & fidelity to ! tru?1 9 ! ardu\s lab\rs ( pione] "w1 9 build+ up & consolidat+ ! ,*ur*1 & unites !m ) himself 9 8 ,*ri/ian greet+4 ,x is ! sublime aim ( ! ,gospel to promote univ]sal bro!rhood by br++ m5 into spiritual union ) ,*ri/1 ! ,eld] ,bro!r4 ,*ri/ is ! unify+ =ce ( r$eem$ humanity4 ,ecclesia/ical ranks are l>gely human exp$i5ts1 necess>y = ma9ta9+ ord] & discipl9e4 ,! great ,head ( ! ,*ur* has promulgat$ ! un*all5geable law ( religi\s equality3 ,"o is y\r ,ma/]1 ev5 ,*ri/1 & all ye are bre?r5 7,matt4 xxiii4 #h74 ,,iii4 ,t apo/olic cr$5tials ju/ify ! use ( a sublime & compreh5sive greet+4--,grace be to y & peace1 etc4 7v]4 #c74 ,a greet+ l ?is f "s lips w\ld be fulsome1 or at ! be/ m]e exagg]at$ polit5ess4 ,b com+ f "o :o 0 9 con/ant communion ) ! ,s\rce ( ! bless+s desir$1 & f :i* ,s\rce he _h receiv$ 8 call to ! apo/le%ip1 x is at once dignifi$1 l>ge-he>t$1 & g5u9e4 ,grace & peace are inclusive ( ! be/ bless+s ,heav5 c be/[ or man receive4 ,!y are ,div9e 9 _! orig9 & nature--f ,god ! ,fa!r & our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,grace is ! spontane\s outfl[ ( ,div9e love 9 ! r$emption ( ! race & is ! m preci\s because unm]it$2 & peace is ! consci\s exp]i5ce ( t grace 9 ! believ+ s\l--peace f outw>d diss5sion & inw>d fret1 peace ( consci5ce1 peace ) ,god & man4 ,! bless+s ! apo/le desires ,god is ev] eag] to be/[4 ,fill+ up our "t ) & = ,god is ! way1 said ,david ,bra9]d1 to rise up & lie d[n 9 peace4 ,i long$ t my life might be fill$ up ) f]v5cy & activity 9 ! ?+s ( ,god4 ,oh1 ! peace1 composure1 & ,god-l s]5ity ( su* a frame6 ,heav5 mu/ diff] f ?is only 9 degree1 n 9 k9d4 ,,iv4 ,t apo/olic cr$5tials are evid5t 9 ! cle> /atem5t ( ! great pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel salvation4--,:o gave ,himself = our s9s1 t ,he might deliv] u1 etc4 7v]s4 #d1 #e74 ,9 ^! words1 we h a sugge/ive epitome ( ! :ole ,gospel4 ,man is deliv]$ f s9 & f ! pres5t evil age by ! self-sacrifice ( ,jesus2 & ?is me?od is accord+ to ! w ( ,god1 & br+s unceas+ glory to ,8 "n4 ,?is is ! ,gospel 9 a nut%ell & involves all ! gr& pr9ciples ( r$emption ! apo/le 0 commission$ to decl>e1 & :i* he develops m cle>ly 9 ! c\rse ( ?is epi/le4 ,deliv]ance is ,div9ely provid$1 irrespective ( human ef=t or m]it4 ,! ,galatians 9 seek+ to return to legal bondage ignor$ ! root pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel & imp]ill$ _! salvation4 ,! apo/le v9dicat$ ! cr$5tials ( 8 high (fice by fai?ful remon/rance & pla9 au?oritative /atem5t ( ! tru? ,div9ely reveal$ to him4 ,x is a m>k ( high intellectual p[] to make ! greate/ tru?s cle> to ! humble/ m9d4 ,*ri/ian tea*+ has all ! m weight :5 associat$ ) irreproa*able moral "*4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,god %\ld be gratefully recognis$ z ! ,giv] ( all good4 #b4 ,! special end[m5ts ( "o are = ! b5efit ( all4 #c4 ,x is a solemn responsibility to be entru/$ ) ! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #a4 ,! ,p[] ( ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,free grace do? (t5 light ^u ! mo/ unwor?y1 n only by giv+ salvation to !mselves1 b mak+ !m in/rum5tal = ! k+dom ( ,*ri/1 & br++ ab\t ! salvation ( o!rs4 #b4 ,fai?ful & call$ m9i/]s ( ,*ri/ are to be s f> f c[>dly c$+1 or he>tless fa9t+ "u ! bold1 bitt]1 & unju/ asp]sions ( ^? :o "q _! call+1 & !reby weak5 _! au?ority & r5d] ! tru? ( _! doctr9e d\btsome1 t !y ought ! m to av[ _! call+ aga9/ all :o "q x4 #c4 ,! (fice ( an apo/le _h ?is peculi> to itself1 t ! designation 0 n m$iately by ! election & suffrages ( m51 z 9 ! call+ ( ord9>y (fice-be>]s1 b imm$iately f ,god1 s t ! function ( ! apo/les ceas$ ) !m & did n pass by succession to a pope or any o!r4 #d4 ,! false apo/les1 t !y might %ake ! tru? prea*$ by ,paul & e/abli% _! own contr>y error1 alleg$ t he 0 no lawful apo/le4 ,?is ,paul refutes by %[+ he 0 call$ by ,*ri/ aft] ,he 0 rais$ f ! dead & _h tak5 possession ( ,8 k+dom1 s t 8 call+ _h at lea/ no less dignity & glory 9 x ?an if he _h be5 call$ by ,*ri/ :5 ,he 0 on e>?4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #b4 ,! ,*ur* a ,witness4--#a4 ,! m !y are :om ,god make? use ( to hold out ! beauty ( tru? t we may embrace & foll[ x1 or ! de=mity & dang] ( error t we may fly f & hate x1 we are ! m to take he$ h[ we reject or embrace :at is press$ ^u u1 z !re w be ! m to be> witness ( our guilt & subscribe to ! equity ( ,god's judgm5t if we obey n4 #b4 ,we are n s to /umble at ! _m s9ful fail+s :i* may be 9 ,*ur*es1 z to un*ur* !m1 by d5y+ !m to be a ,*ur*1 or to sep>ate f !m1 if _! error be n contr>y to fundam5tal tru?s1 or if !y err f human frailty1 & n ob/9ately & av[$ly4--,ibid4 ,v]4 #c4 ,*ri/ian ,salutation4--#a4 ,god's graci\s fav\r & goodwill is to be s\ght by u 9 ! fir/ place1 :e!r = ourselves or o!rs1 t be+ a discrim9at+ m]cy betwixt ! godly & ! wick$4 #b4 ,peace is to be s\ght aft] grace1 & n to be expect$ be=e x4 ,peace )\t grace is no peace4 ,!re c be no peace ) ,god or ,8 creatures1 nor sanctifi$ prosp]ity1 except ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/ we lay hold on ,god's fav\r & grace4 #c4 ,grace & peace we _c acquire by our own indu/ry or pa9s4 ,!y come f ,god1 are to be s\ght f ,him1 & ,8 bless+ is m to be dep5d$ on ?an our own wisdom or dilig5ce4 #d4 ,!y to :om grace & peace belong are su* z ackn[l$ge ,*ri/ to be _! ,"l to comm& & rule !m1 & yield subjection to ,him 9 _! he>t & life4--,ibid4 ,grace & ,peace4 ,i4 ,grace is n any gift 9 man b is ,god's & 9 ,god4 ,x signifies ,8 graci\s fav\r & goodwill1 :]eby ,he is well pleas$ ) u 9 ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,peace is a gift n 9 ,god1 b 9 u4 #a4 ,peace ( consci5ce--a quietness & tranquillity ( m9d aris+ f a s5se ( reconciliation ) ,god4 #b4 ,peace ) ! creatures--) angels1 ) ! godly1 ) our enemies4 #c4 ,prosp]ity & good success4 ,,iii4 ,:]eas ,paul beg9s 8 pray] ) grace we le>n t grace 9 ,god is ! cause ( all good ?+s 9 u4 ,,iv4 ,! *ief ?+s to be s\ght aft] are ! fav\r ( ,god 9 ,*ri/ & ! peace ( a good consci5ce4 ,v4 ,z grace & peace are jo9$ we le>n t peace )\t grace is no peace4--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #d1 #e4 ,! ,unselfi%ness ( ,jesus4 ,i4 ,prompt+ self-surr5d]4--,:o gave ,himself4 ,,ii4 ,8 self-surr5d] 0 an unm]it$ & unlook$-= expiation4--,= our s9s4 ,,iii4 ,creates ! hope & possibility ( imm$iate salvation4--,t ,he might deliv] u f ?is pres5t evil _w4 ,,iv4 ,0 a sugge/ive revelation ( ! ,div9e "*4--,accord+ to ! w ( ,god & our ,fa!r4 ,v4 ,%\ld evoke ! _s ( grateful praise4--,to :om be glory = ev] & ev]4 ,am54 ,v]4 #d4 ,*ri/ our ,sacrifice4 ,i4 ,:]eas ,*ri/ is ! giv] ( ,himself x foll[s t ,8 dea? & sacrifice 7 volunt>y4 ,,ii4 ,!re=e1 all m]it & satisfaction = s9 are r$uc$ to ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 & !re are no human satisfactions = s91 nor m]itori\s works done by u4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ our sacrifice works love 9 u4--,we mu/ 9 m9d & m$itation come to ! cross ( ,*ri/4 #a4 ,! consid]ation ( ,8 endless pa9s = our s9s mu/ bre$ 9 u a godly sorr[4 ,if ,he sorr[$ = !m1 mu* m mu/ we4 #b4 ,?is k is ! beg9n+ ( am5dm5t ( life4 #c4 ,is ! f\ndation ( com=t 9 !m t truly turn to ,*ri/4 ,,iv4 ,*ri/ gave ,himself t ,he might deliv] u f ?is evil _w4--#a4 ,we mu/ be griev$ at ! wick$ness ( ! _w4 #b4 ,we mu/ n fa%ion ourselves to ! wick$ lives ( ! m5 ( ?is _w4 #c4 ,see+ we are tak5 out ( ?is _w1 our dwell+ mu/ be 9 heav54--,p]k9s4 ,! ,gift ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! gift4--,he gave ,himself4 ,reg>d ,*ri/3 #a4 ,z ! object ( e prophecy4 #b4 ,! sub/ance ( e type & %ad[4 #c4 ,! subject ( e promise4 #d4 ,he 0 qualifi$ = ! "w ( r$emption4 ,div9e1 human1 spotless4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/'s m>vell\s act4--,he gave ,himself = our s9s4 #a4 ,to :at ,he gave ,himself4 ,to all ! privations & sorr[s ( human life1 to obscurity & indig5ce1 to scorn & infamy1 to pa9 & angui%1 to an ignom9i\s & pa9ful dea?4 #b4 ,! purpose = :i* ,he gave ,himself4 ,to deliv] u f s9's curse1 defilem5t1 dom9ion1 & f ! effects ( s9 9 ?is _w & 9 et]nity4 ,,iii4 ,! design ( ,*ri/'s (f]+4--,t ,he might deliv] u f ! pres5t evil _w4 ,f its evil practices1 its _s1 f atta*m5t to x1 & f ! condemnation to :i* x w be subject$4 ,,iv4 ,*ri/'s (f]+ 0 accord+ to ! w ( ,god4--#a4 ,x 0 ! w ( ,god we %\ld be sav$4 #b4 ,*ri/ 0 ! appo9t$ ag5t4 #c4 ,! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ 0 volunt>y4--,helps4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #f-i4 ,! ,"o ,gospel4 ,i4 ,is an introduction into ! grace ( ,*ri/4--,i m>vel t ye are s soon remov$ f ,him t call$ y into ! grace ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #f74 ,! "o true ,gospel is ! emphatic call ( ,god to man to p>ticipate & revel 9 ! grace ( ,*ri/ z ! elem5t & ! only means by :i* 8 salvation c be secur$4 ,! grace ( ,*ri/1 ) its p]suasive g5tl5ess & va/ r$emptive res\rces1 is 9 vivid contra/ to ! grim =malism & impossible dem&s ( ! yoke ( bondage into :i* ! ,galatians 7 be+ s fooli%ly s$uc$4 ,!re is only "o ,gospel t c introduce ! s\l into ! mid/ ( sav+ influ5ces & br+ x into contact ) ! liv+ ,*ri/4 ,?is "o fact diff]5tiates ! ,gospel f all m]e human me?ods & gives x a unique "* z ! only rem$ial ag5cy 9 deal+ ) human s9 & sorr[4 ,,ii4 ,! p]v]sion ( ! "o ,gospel is n a gospel4--,unto ano!r gospel :i* is n ano!r 7v]s4 #f1 #g74 #a4 ,x is a c>icature ( ! true ,gospel4--,& w\ld p]v]t ! gospel ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #g74 ,! p]v]sion is n 9 ! "o ,gospel1 :i* is impossible ( p]v]sion 7= tru? is an incorruptible unity71 b 9 ! m9d ( ! false tea*]4 ,he di/orts & misrepres5ts ! true ,gospel by import+ into x 8 own corrupt philosophy1 z ! wolf did ) ,b>on ,mun*aus5's horse4 ,beg9n+ at ! tail1 x ate its way into ! body ( ! horse1 until ! b>on drove ! wolf home h>ness$ 9 ! sk9 ( ! horse4 ,! ,gospel has suff]$ m f ! subtle infusion ( human errors ?an f ! op5 opposition ( its mo/ viol5t enemies4 #b4 ,x occasions di/ractions ( m9d4--,!re be "s t tr\ble y 7v]4 #g74 ,a p]v]t$ gospel works ! greate/ havoc among "y conv]ts4 ,!y are assail$ be=e !y rea* ! /age ( matur$ /ability4 ,_! half-=m$ conceptions ( tru? are confus$ ) speci\s ideas1 attractive by _! novelty1 & mis*ief is wr\ght :i* 9 _m cases is a lifelong injury4 ,! _s t aims at pollut+ a "y beg9n] 9 ! way ( righte\sness is worse ?an reckless2 x is diabolical4 ,,iii4 ,! propagator ( a p]v]t$ gospel incurs an awful mal$iction4--,b ?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r gospel1 4 4 4 let him be accurs$ 7v]s4 #h1 #i74 ,let him be devot$ to de/ruction1 z "o hateful to ,god & an enemy ( ! tru?4 ,! ^w d5otes ! condition ( "o ali5at$ f ,god by p]si/5t s94 ,he n only rejects ! tru? himself1 b delib]ately plots ! ru9 ( o!rs4 ,he reaps ! fruit ( 8 own s[+4 ,x is impossible to d wrong )\t suff]+4 ,! great] ! wrong-do+1 ! m signal is ! consequ5t puni%m5t4 ,all p]v]sions ( tru? are fruitful 9 moral disa/]s4 ,x is a mad1 suicidal act = man to fight aga9/ ,god4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,!re c be b "o true & infallible ,gospel4 #b4 ,! be/ human me?od = moral re=mation is b a c>icature ( ! true4 #c4 ,! false tea*] w n escape puni%m5t4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #f1 #g4 ,remon/rance ) ,revolt]s aga9/ ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,! apo/le reproves ) meekness & t5d]ness ( he>t4 ,,ii4 ,he frames 8 repro( ) great w>9ess & circumspection4--,he says n1 ye ( y\rselves d remove to ano!r gospel1 b ye are remov$4 ,he blames !m b 9 "p & lays ! pr9cipal blame on o!rs4 ,,iii4 ,! revolt 0 a dep>ture f ! call+ to ! grace ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,!y 7 soon c>ri$ away4 ,?is %[s ! lightness & incon/ancy ( man's nature1 especially 9 religion4 ,! multitude ( p are l wax & are fit to take ! /amp & impression ( any religion2 & x is ! law ( ! l& t makes ! mo/ embrace ! ,gospel1 & n consci5ce4 #b4 ,t we may con/antly p]sev]e 9 ! pr(ession ( ! true fai? we mu/ receive ! ,gospel simply = itself4 #c4 ,we mu/ be r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( our m9ds & suff] no by-corn]s 9 our he>ts4 #d4 ,we mu/ n only be he>]s b do]s ( ! ,^w 9 ! pr9cipal duties to be practis$4 ,,iv4 ,! ,galatians revolt to ano!r gospel1 comp\nd$ ( ,*ri/ & ! works ( ! law4--,"h we see ! curi\s nic5ess & da9t9ess ( man's nature t _c be cont5t ) ! good ?+s ( ,god unless !y be fram$ to our m9ds4 ,if !y please u = a "t1 !y d n please u long1 b we mu/ h new ?+s4 ,! apo/le %[s t1 ?\gh x be ano!r gospel 9 ! e/imation ( ! false tea*]s1 is n ano!r1 b a subv]sion ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,!re is b "o ,gospel1 "o 9 numb]1 & no m4 ,!re is b "o way ( salvation by ,*ri/1 :]eby all are to be sav$ f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w to ! end4 ,v4 ,! apo/le *>ges ! au?ors ( ?is revolt ) two crimes4--#a4 ,!y tr\ble ! ,galatians1 n only because !y make divisions1 b because !y tr\ble _! consci5ces settl$ 9 ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,!y ov]?r[ ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,!y did n rea* a doctr9e flat contr>y4 ,!y ma9ta9$ ! ,gospel 9 ^w & put an addition to x ( _! own out ( ! law--salvation by works4 ,!y p]v]t$ & turn$ upside-d[n ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4--,p]k9s4 ,! ,p]v]sion ( ,tru?-- ,i4 ,supplants ! ,gospel ) a valueless imitation4--,ano!r gospel :i* is n ano!r4 ,,ii4 ,is contr>y to ! ,div9e purpose4--,f ,him t call$ y into ! grace ( ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,creates a gulf betwe5 ! s\l & ,god4--,i m>vel t ye are s soon remov$ f ,him4 ,,iv4 ,unsettles ! fai? ( new conv]ts4--,!re be "s t tr\ble y & w\ld p]v]t ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,v]4 #f4 ,disappo9t$ ,hopes 9 ,*ri/ian ,"w4--#a4 ,x is ! duty ( ,*ri/ian m9i/]s1 n only to hold out ! pure tru? ( ! ,gospel1 b to def5d x by convict+ ga9say]s & reprov+ solidly ^? :o are c>ri$ away ) contr>y errors4 #b4 ,m9i/]s 9 all _! repro(s are to use mu* w>9ess & circumspection1 n omitt+ any circum/ance :i* may ju/ly ext5uate ! s9 or furni% gr\nd ( hope ( am5dm5t4 ,h]eby ! bitt] portion ( a m$ic9al repro( is mu* sweet5$1 & ! guilty pati5t allur$ to ! m ?or\gh receiv+ ( x4 #c4 ,! mo/ quick-sight$ may be deceiv$ & disappo9t$ 9 _! expectation ( good ?+s f "s em95t pr(essors1 & s may readily fall %ort ( _! hope4 #d4 ,z ! dang]\s consequ5ces :i* foll[ ^u error ought to be pres5t$ unto p t !y may fly f x1 s !re are "s errors 9 doctr9e :i* d no less sep>ate f ,god ?an pr(anity ( life do?1 ( :i* errors ?is is "o--! ma9ta9+ ( ju/ification by works4 #e4 ,x is ord9>y = s$uc]s to u%] 9 _! errors by "s excell5t designations z ( new lights1 a m pure gospel way1 & :at n1 z "h !y designate _! error by ! "n ( ano!r gospel4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #g4 ,! ,inviolable ,unity ( ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,!re is b "o ,gospel1 "o 9 numb] & no m1 & b "o way to salvation1 :i* is by fai?4 #b4 ,! effect ( error is to tr\ble ! ,*ur*'s peace2 peace among !mselves1 ! patrons ( error be+ zeal\s ( no?+ s mu* z to ga9 _m foll[]s1 to atta9 :i* !y scruple n to make woeful r5ts & deplorable s*isms2 inw>d peace ( consci5ce1 :ile "s are p]plex$ & anxi\s :at to *oose & refuse until !y "q all tru?1 & o!rs to embrace error = tru? & s gr\nd _! peace on an unsure f\ndation4 #c4 ,! doctr9e :i* ma9ta9s t ju/ification is p>tly by ,*ri/ & p>tly by ! m]it ( good works is a p]v]t+ & total ov]turn+ ( ! ,gospel1 9 s f> z x contradicts ! ma9 scope ( ! ,gospel1 :i* is to exalt ,*ri/ z our complete ,savi\r1 ,m$iator1 & ,ransom1 & n 9 "p only4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #h4 ,! ,inviolability ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,i4 ,! import & con/ruction ( ! ,gospel _c be vague & indet]m9ate4--,! "* ( ! ,gospel 0 alleg$ to be its tru?4 ,?is 01 to ! sophi/s ( t era1 a /range & novel pret5sion4 ,to require fai? to a te/imony only s f> z con=mable to fact1 only s f> z support$ by evid5ce1 appe>$ to !m a />tl+ affectation4 ,9 ! fix$ "* we recognise ! true p]fection ( ! ,gospel4 ,x is ! same ?r\gh all ages1 n *ang+ to e t\* & v>y+ b5ea? e eye b unfold+ ! same features & produc+ ! same effects4 ,unless !re 0 ?is inv>iabl5ess 9 ! ,*ri/ian sy/em1 if a fix$ det]m9ation ( its purport is impossible1 we %\ld be at a loss 9 :i* mann] to foll[ ! conduct & imbibe ! _s ( ! e>ly ,*ri/ians4 ,^? lights & examples ( ! ,*ur* w\ld only ensn>e u into a mi5 & attitude ridicul\s z pr(ane4 ,x w\ld be ! dw>f attempt+ to b>e a giant's arm1 a wayf>+ man aspir+ to a prophet's vision4 ,! tru? z x is 9 ,jesus is conta9$ 9 t ,^w :i* is ! tru? itself2 !re x is laid up z 9 a casket & hall[$ z 9 a %r9e4 ,no *ange c pass ^u x4 ,x be>s ! "* ( its fir/ p]fection4 ,l ! manna & ! rod 9 ! recess ( ! ,ark1 x is ! incorruptible bread ( heav51 x is ! ev]-liv+ in/rum5t ( might1 )\t an alt]$ =m or sup]s$$ virtue4 ,,ii4 ,its ,div9e orig9 & au?ority _c be controv]t$4--,! hi/ory ( ,saul ( ,t>sus has (t5 be5 cit$ ) happy success 9 confirmation ( ,*ri/ianity4 #a4 ,:at mu/ h be5 ! /r5g? & satisfaction ( conviction ent]ta9$ by ! writ]6 ,! conviction has to d ) facts4 ,x p]ta9s to no fav\rite !ory1 no ab/ract sci5ce1 b occurr5ces :i* he _h prov$ by s5sible obs]vation & p]fect consci\sness4 ,wond]s _h teem$ ar\nd him2 b 8 own trans=mation 0 ! mo/ signal wond] ( all4 ,no?+ )\t him c\ld equal :at he disc]n$ )94 #b4 ,z we e/imate ! measure & =ce ( 8 convictions1 inquire :at weight & cr$ibility %\ld be all[$ !m4 ,put 8 conduct to any rack1 8 design to any analysis1 & !n det]m9e :e!r we are n safe :]e he is undaunt$1 :e!r we may n decide = t on :i* he p]ils all1 :e!r ! ana!ma :i* he d>es pron\nce does n ?r[ ar\nd u ! safegu>d ( a ,div9e b5$iction4 ,,iii4 ,its efficacy _c be d5i$4--,x 0 n call$ into op]ation until numb]less exp$i5ts ( man _h be5 fru/rat$4 ,philosophy1 rhetoric1 art1 7 jo9$ to sup]/itions1 radicat$ into all habits & vices ( mank9d4 ,! v ru9s :i* survive ! fall ( poly!ism--! frieze ) its my?ological tale1 ! column yet so>+ ) inimitable maje/y1 ! /atue brea?+ an air ( div9ity--recall ! fasc9ations :i* x once might boa/ & ( ! auxili>ies x c\ld comm&4 ,yet ^! 7 b ! decorations ( selfi%ness mo/ indec5tly av[$1 ( lic5ti\sness mo/ brutally incont95t1 ( w> ! mo/ wantonly bloody1 ( slav]y ! mo/ b>b>\sly oppressive4 ,& ,*ri/ianity subv]t$ ^! f\ndations ( iniquity2 & yet s all-p5etrat+ is its en]gy1 t x did n s mu* smite !m z t !y sank away be=e x4 ,x rea*es ! human w & r5ews ! human he>t4 ,& a ?\s& bless+s :i* may at fir/ appe> d]iv$ f an indep5d5t s\rce are really p\r$ =? f ?is4 ,,iv4 ,! au?ority & =ce ( ! pres5t disp5sation ( ,div9e tru? _c be sup]s$$4--,x is f9al4 ,9 x ,he ha? spok5 ^: voice %all be he>d no m until x %ake n ! e>? only b also heav54 ,no o!r s5sible manife/ation c be giv51 ! doctr9e is n to be simplifi$1 ! ritual is n to be def9$ to any fur!r ext5t1 no?+ m w be v\*saf$ to augm5t its bless+s or ratify its cr$5tials4 ,we possess ! true light1 ! p]fect gift1 ! brighte/ illum9ation1 ! co/lie/ boon4 ,su* a disp5sation con/itut$ to be co-exi/5t ) all future "t1 mu/ resi/ e view :i* w\ld impress a new =m or foi/ a /range nature ^u x4 ,v4 ,no circum/ance or ag5cy c endang] ! exi/5ce & /ability ( ! ,*ri/ian revelation4--,:5 ! security ( ! ,gospel is to be mo/ confid5tly pr$ict$ & mo/ /rongly asc]ta9$1 sup]natural p[] is re/ra9$--a curse encloses x r\nd ab\t1 a flam+ sword turn+ e way gu>ds ?is tree ( life4 ,x %all endure coevally ) man4 ,feeble are our pres5t ?\ghts1 confus$ our p]ceptions2 we see ev]y?+ z f beh9d a cl\d & 9 a disproportion4 ,our convictions are m l conjectures & our speculations dreams4 ,b we %all soon em]ge f ?is /ate ( crude fancies & immature ideas4 ,wor?y s5tim5ts & feel+s w fill up our s\ls4 ,ea* view %all be z a ray ( light /rik+ its object1 & ea* song ! v e*o ( its !me4 ,!n %all we adequately und]/& :y apo/les k9dl$ into indignation & %ook ) horror at ! idea ( ano!r gospel1 & :y ev5 angels !mselves mu/ h be5 accurs$ _h x be5 possible = !m to h divulg$ x4--,r4 ,w4 ,hamilton4 ,a ,sup]natural ,revelation4--,!re c be no d\bt :atev] z a matt] ( hi/oric fact1 t ! apo/le ,paul claim$ to h receiv$ direct revelation f heav54 ,he is s c]ta9 ( t revelation t he w>ns ! ,galatians aga9/ be+ entic$ by any app>5t evid5ce to d\bt x4 ,x w\ld be impossible to express a /rong]1 a m delib]ate1 & a m solemn conviction t he _h receiv$ a sup]natural communication ( ! w ( ,god4--,dr4 ,wace1 ,bampton ,lectures4 ,! ,be/ ,au?ority to be obey$4--,a dispute hav+ aris5 on "s "q ( ecclesia/ical discipl9e & ritual1 ,k+ ,oswi summon$ 9 #ffd a great c\ncil at ,:itby4 ,! "o set ( disputants appeal$ to ! au?ority ( ,columba1 ! o!r to t ( ,/4 ,pet]4 ,y own1 cri$ ! puzzl$ k+ to ,colman1 t ,*ri/ gave to ,pet] ! keys ( ! k+dom ( heav53 has ,he giv5 su* p[] to ,columba8 ,! bi%op c\ld b answ]1 ,no4 ,!n ,i w obey ! port] ( heav51 said ,oswi1 le/ :5 ,i rea* its gates he :o has ! keys 9 8 keep+ turn 8 back on me1 & !re be none to op54 ,latitud9>ianism4--,ref]r+ to ,erasmus's temporis+ policy 9 ! ,re=mation1 ,fr\de says3 ,! "q ( que/ions is1 :at all ?is latitud9>ian philosophis+1 ?is cultivat$ epicurean gracefulness1 w\ld h come to if left to itself1 or r1 :at 0 ! effect :i* x 0 inevitably produc+8 ,if y wi% to remove an old build+ )\t br++ x 9 ru9 ab\t y\r e>s1 y mu/ beg9 at ! top1 remove ! /ones gradually d[nw>ds1 & t\* ! f\ndation la/4 ,b latitud9>ianism loos5s ! elem5t>y pr9ciples ( !ology4 ,x de/roys ! premises on :i* ! sy/em re/s4 ,x w\ld beg ! "q to say t ?is w\ld 9 itself h be5 undesirable2 b ! practical effect ( x1 z ! _w !n /ood1 w\ld h be5 only to make ! educat$ into infidels1 & to leave ! multitude to a conv5i5t b debas+ sup]/ition4 ,v]4 #i4 ,! ,true ,gospel to be prea*$ & believ$4 ,i4 ,! repetition ( ^! words by ,paul signify t he _h n spok5 ra%ly b advis$ly1 :atsoev] he _h said be=e4 ,,ii4 ,t ! po9t deliv]$ is an infallible tru? ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,t we may obs]ve & rememb] :at he _h said z ! f\ndation ( our religion--t ! doctr9e ( ! apo/les is ! only infallible tru? ( ,god1 aga9/ :i* we may n li/5 to ,fa!rs1 ,c\ncils1 or to ! v angels ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,!y are accurs$ :o tea* o!rwise ?an ! ,galatians _h receiv$4--,z ,paul prea*$ ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/1 s ! ,galatians receiv$ x4 ,! great fault ( our times is t :]eas ! ,gospel is prea*$ x is n accord+ly receiv$4 ,_m h no c>e to "k x2 & !y :o "k x give n unto x ! ass5t ( fai?1 b only hold x 9 op9ion4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aj-ab4 ,! ,sup]human ,orig9 ( ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,! ,gospel is n con/ruct$ on human pr9ciples4--,b ,i c]tify y1 bre?r51 t ! gospel :i* 0 prea*$ ( me is n aft] man 7v]4 #aa74 ,its "* is su* z ! human m9d w\ld nev] h conceiv$4 ,:5 x 0 fir/ proclaim$ x 0 ! puzzle ( ! religi\s & ! ridicule ( ! le>n$--unto ! ,jews a /umbl+-block1 & unto ! ,greeks fooli%ness4 ,x is :olly oppos$ to ! drift ( human t5d5cies4 ,its supreme aim is to effect a complete trans=mation ( human nature4 ,n to de/roy t nature1 b to r5ew1 elevate1 & sublimate x4 ,by its pr9ciple ( self-sacrific+ love1 its insi/5ce ( ! ess5tial on5ess ( ! race1 its me?ods 9 deal+ ) ! _w's evils1 its l(ty morality1 & its uncompromis+ claims ( sup]iority ! ,gospel transc5ds all ! ef=ts ( human +5uity4 ,augu/9e1 ! fa!r ( ,we/]n !ology 9 ! fif? c5tury1 divid$ ! human race into two classes--! "o :o liv$ accord+ to man & ! o!r :o liv$ accord+ to ,god4 ,! ,gospel is ! only revelation t tea*es man h[ to live accord+ to ,god4 ,,ii4 ,! ,gospel does n p&] to human ta/es4--,= d ,i n[ p]suade m51 or ,god8 or d ,i seek to please m58 = if ,i yet pleas$ m51 ,i %\ld n be ! s]vant ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #aj74 ,! adv]s>ies ( ! apo/le ins9uat$ t he 0 a trimm]1 obs]v+ ! law among ! ,jews & yet p]suad+ ! ,g5tiles to r5\nce x2 becom+ all ?+s to all m5 t he might =m a p>ty ( 8 own4 ,su* an ins9uation 0 bas$ on an utt] misconception ( ! ,gospel4 ,s f> f flatt]+1 ,paul prea*$ a ,gospel t humbl$ m51 dem&+ rep5tance & re=m4 ,x (t5 came 9 collision ) popul> ta/es & op9ions2 & ?\gh ! apo/le 0 a man ( broad views & sympa?ies1 he 0 ev] ! fai?ful & uncompromis+ s]vant ( ,*ri/4 ,public op9ion may be hugely mi/ak51 & !re is dang] ( ov]-e/imat+ its importance4 ,x is ! l(ty function ( ! prea*] to create a heal?y public op9ion & ,*ri/ianise x1 & he c d ?is only by a scrupul\s & con/ant repres5tation ( ! m9d ( ,*ri/1 8 ,div9e ,ma/]4 ,! wise ,phocion 0 s s5sible h[ dang]\s x 0 to be t\*$ ) :at ! multitude approv$ t ^u a g5]al acclamation made :5 he 0 mak+ an oration he turn$ to an intellig5t fri5d & ask$ 9 a surpris$ mann]1 ,:at slip h ,i made8 ,george ,macdonald once said1 ,:5 "o has le>n$ to seek ! hon\r t come? f ,god only1 he w take ! )hold+ ( ! hon\r t come? by man v lightly inde$4 ,,iii4 ,! ,gospel has a di/9ctly sup]human orig94--,= ,i nei!r receiv$ x ( man1 nei!r 0 ,i taught x1 b by ! revelation ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ab74 ,paul's reception ( ! ,gospel 0 n only a revelation ( ,*ri/ to him1 b at ! same "t a revelation ( ,*ri/ 9 him4 ,! human vehicle 0 spiritually prep>$ = ! reception & und]/&+ ( ! ,div9e message2 & ?is moral trans=mation n only conv9c$ him ( ! sup]human "* ( ! ,gospel1 b also emp[]$ him ) au?ority to decl>e x4 ,! ,gospel c>ries ) x ! self-evid5c+ =ce ( its ,div9e orig9 9 its effect ^u bo? prea*] & he>]4 ,x is /ill an enigma to ! m]e intellectual /ud5t2 only z x is receiv$ into ! inmo/ s\l1 by ! aid ( ! ,holy ,_s1 is its true nature appreh5d$ & enjoy$4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,man ev]y:]e is 9 dire ne$ ( ! ,gospel4 #b4 ,! human m9d is incapable ( con/ruct+ a sav+ ,gospel4 #c4 ,! ,gospel is inefficaci\s till x is receiv$ z a ,div9e gift4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,fidelity 9 ! ,m9i/ry4 ,i4 ,! prop] nature ( ! m9i/ry is n ! ^w or doctr9e ( man b ( ,god4--,m9i/]s are taught to h&le _! doctr9e ) mode/y & humility1 )\t o/5tation1 ) rev]5ce1 & ) a consid]ation ( ! maje/y ( ,god1 ^: doctr9e x is !y utt]4 ,,ii4 ,! disp5s+ ( ! ,^w mu/ n be = ! pleas+ ( m5 b ,god4--,m9i/]s mu/ n apply & fa%ion _! doctr9e to ! affections1 hum\rs1 & dispositions ( m51 b keep a good consci5ce & d _! (fice4 ,,iii4 ,if we seek to please m5 we _c be ! s]vants ( ,god4--,he t w\ld be a fai?ful m9i/] ( ! ,gospel mu/ d5y ! pride ( 8 he>t1 be empti$ ( ambition1 & set himself :olly to seek ! glory ( ,god 9 8 call+4--,p]k9s4 ,! ,s]vant ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,!re is no?+ di%on\rable 9 ! idea ( a s]vant absolutely consid]$4--,on ! contr>y1 !re may be mu* 9 x t is noble & v5]able4 ,no?+ c be m contemptible ?an an affectation ( indep5d5ce :i* res5ts or is a%am$ ( a s]vant's "n4 ,& _m :o despise s]vants %\ld be told t !y !mselves are s wor?less t nobody w\ld ?9k ( hon\r+ !m ) hir+ !m = s]vice4 ,x 0 ,*ri/'s hon\r t ,8 ,fa!r s employ$ ,him = ! "w ( our salvation1 & said1 ,behold ,my ,s]vant1 :om ,i h *os53 & ! highe/ hon\r ( ! prea*]s ( ! ,gospel is t !y are ! m9i/]s1 t is1 ! s]vants1 bo? ( ,*ri/ & ,8 ,*ur*4 ,!re are cases1 no d\bt1 9 :i* s]vitude is degrad+4 ,! ma/] may be infam\s2 ?\gh ev5 !n ! s]vant's condition is n di%on\rable unless he be employ$ 9 infam\s "w4 ,_m s]vants h wr\ght out mo/ hon\rable names = !mselves 9 do+ good "w "u bad ma/]s4 ,mat!w ,h5ry has said well t !re is no?+ mean b s91 & ) su* meanness & di%on\r is e man affect$ :o is n a s]vant ( ,*ri/4 ,!re is = u all ! *oice ( only two conditions2 !re is n a ?ird & neutral "o4 ,! alt]native is a s]vant ( ! ,son ( ,god or a slave ( s94 ,x may n be ( s9 9 its mo/ hide\s =ms1 9 ! =m 9 :i* x tyrannises ov] ! drunk>d1 ! lewd man1 or ! ambiti\s1 b ev5 9 its mild] & less-(f5sive =m1 :5 x may reign only ) ! p[] :i* x ex]cises ov] ! wor%ipp] ( weal? or ( human applause2 /ill1 x is a degrad+ vassalage4 ,let no worldly man1 !n1 affect to pity or scorn ! disciple ( ! ,gospel z be+ "o :om sup]/ition enslaves1 ?\gh x 7 admitt$ to be a slav]y2 he himself lab\rs "u "o inf9itely m oppressive & degrad+4 ,^: appe>s ! great] lib]ty & ! lea/ oppression1 he :o is gov]n$ by ! salut>y laws ( ! ,gospel1 or he :o is ! sport & victim ( 8 own ignorance & passions1 or ( ! op9ion ( ! _w1 to :i*1 at ! exp5se ( ! violation ( 8 own consci5ce1 he feels himself compell$ ignom9i\sly to submit8 ,! "q ne$s n an answ]4 ,!re is ev]y?+ hon\rable 9 ! "o s]vice1 ev]y?+ di%on\rable 9 ! o!r4 ,only t man is truly a free man :o is a s]vant ( ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,! s]vant ( ,*ri/4--,o!rs pr(ess t !y are s]vants ( ,god2 ! ,*ri/ian replies t he is a s]vant ( ,*ri/4 ,!re is p]haps no?+ by :i* 8 fai? is m di/9ctly *>act]is$ ?an ?is4 ,is he n1 !n1 a s]vant ( ,god8 "s "o may ask1 ei!r 9 ! _s ( a scorn+ objector or 9 t ( an a/oni%$ inquir] :o is z yet ignorant ( ! beautiful my/]y ( ,*ri/ian salvation4 ,:5 o!rs pr(ess t !y are ! s]vants ( ,god1 & :5 ! ,*ri/ian replies t he is a s]vant ( ,*ri/1 does x signify t he is n a s]vant ( ! et]nal ,fa!r8 ,su* is ! "q2 & our reply is1 t 9 s]v+ ,*ri/ he approves himself n only ! be/ s]vant ( ,god1 b ! only "o ^: s]vice is g5u9e4 ,9 s]v+ ,*ri/ he s]ves ,god1 because ,god has s appo9t$ & orda9$4 ,he has orda9$ t we be ! s]vants ( ,8 ,son2 & if we s]ve n ,8 ,son1 !n we resi/ ,8 ord9ation1 s t we s]ve nei!r ,8 ,son nor ,himself4 ,,iii4 ,! ,*ri/ian is ,*ri/'s s]vant1 n by hire1 b by pur*ase4--,?is is a circum/ance :i* claims our mo/ ?\ghtful consid]ation4 ,9 ! case ( a s]vant :o is hir$ !re is a limitation ( ! ma/]'s "r1 by ! t]ms ( ! agreem5t1 9 respect to ! k9d & am\nt ( lab\r to be exact$4 ,!re is also a def9ite t]m1 at ! expiry ( :i* ! "r ( s]vice ceases1 & ! remun]ation ( ! s]vice is exigible by law4 ,!re is a va/ diff]5ce 9 ! case ( a pur*as$ s]vant1 or1 z o!rwise express$1 a slave4 ,he is 8 ma/]'s prop]ty1 to be treat$ entirely accord+ to 8 ma/]'s discretion4 ,!re is no limitation ei!r to ! am\nt or nature ( ! "w :i* he may exact4 ,! p]iod ( s]vice is = life1 & no remun]ation c be claim$ = ! lab\r1 h[soev] heavy & protract$4 ,our s]vant-condition 9 relation to ,*ri/ is ( ?is "*3 ,he does n hire u b has pur*as$ u--pur*as$ u by ,8 blood1 & made u ,8 prop]ty1 to be us$ accord+ to ,8 sov]eign w4 ,b ?is is f> f be+ all4 ,our graci\s ,ma/] (t5 s9ks1 z x 71 ! consid]ation ( ,8 pa/ s]vices--,8 humiliation1 ,8 privation1 ,8 w\nds & agony by :i* ,he sav$ u f puni%m5t & woe--& reasons & deals ) u z if we 7 hir$ s]vants & c\ld m]it some?+ at ,8 h&1 animat+ u 9 our "w by exhibit+ to our hope t cr[n ( glory :i* ,he w conf] on all :o are fai?ful unto dea?4 ,bless$ s]vitude--! s]vitude ( ! ,*ri/ian6 ,s]vitude ( peace6 ,s]vitude ( hon\r6 ,s]vitude ( lib]ty6 ,s]vitude ( victory & ev]la/+ glory6 #a4 ,! ,*ri/ian1 z a s]vant1 submits 8 m9d to ! au?ority ( ,*ri/--submits x to ,him 9 respect ( 8 op9ions2 at ! utt]ance ( ,8 ,^w r5\nces its own judgm5ts & prejudices1 & turns away f ! tea*+ ( ! _w's philosophy & prie/hood 9 scorn1 say+1 ,y h no "p 9 me4 ,*ri/ is ! ,"l ( my consci5ce2 ,i w li/5 to ,him4 #b4 ,z ! s]vant ( ,*ri/1 ! ,*ri/ian subjects 8 body to ,8 control & regulation 9 ! gratify+ ( its appetites1 & 9 provid+ = its com=t & adornm5t2 8 lips 9 :at !y speak2 8 h&s 9 :at !y d2 8 e>s 9 :at !y li/5 to2 8 eyes 9 :at !y read & look at2 & 8 feet 9 all _! j\rney+ & movem5ts4 #c4 ,z ! s]vant ( ,*ri/1 he regulates 8 family accord+ to 8 ,ma/]'s m9d & law4 #d4 ,z a s]vant ( ,*ri/1 he conducts 8 bus9ess accord+ to ,*ri/'s law1 ) ! /ricte/ hone/y1 & = ,*ri/'s end1 di/ribut+ 8 pr(its 9 a proportion--,i %all say a l>ge proportion2 nay1 ,i %all say a v l>ge proportion--to ! ma9t5ance & education ( 8 family1 & "s provision ( an inh]itance = !m1 & ev5 a consid]able proportion = ! gratification ( 8 own ta/es4 ,is n t a l>ge all[ance = a slave8 ,b oh1 "s ( y6 y seize on all--wick$ly appropriate all to y\rselves1 or "p1 & t ) a grudge1 a murmur1 & a sc[l1 ) b ! smalle/ fraction to ! ,ma/]'s poor & ! ,ma/]'s ,*ur*6 ,slaves inde$6 ,slaves ( ,av>ice & 8 daught]1 ,cruelty6 #e4 ,z a s]vant ( ,*ri/1 ! c\ntry ( ! ,*ri/ian is ,*ri/'s1 to be regulat$1 s f> z 8 influ5ce & vote may ext5d1 by ,*ri/'s rule1 = ,*ri/'s ends4--,w4 ,&]son1 ,,ll4,d4 ,v]s4 #aa1 #ab4 ,! ,gospel & ! ,call to prea* x4 ,i4 ,x is necess>y t m5 %\ld be assur$ & c]tifi$ t ! doctr9e ( ! ,gospel & ! ,scripture is n ( man b ( ,god4--,t ! ,scripture is ! ,^w ( ,god !re are two te/imonies4 #a4 ,"o is ! evid5ce ( ,god's ,_s impr9t$ & express$ 9 ! ,scriptures1 & ?is is an excell5ce ( ! ,^w ( ,god above all words & writ+s ( m5 & angels4 #b4 ,! second te/imony is f ! prophets & apo/les1 :o 7 ambassadors ( ,god extraord9>ily to repres5t ,8 au?ority unto ,8 ,*ur*1 & ! p5m5 ( ! ,holy ,gho/ to set d[n ! true & prop] ,^w ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,x is necess>y t m5 %\ld be assur$ 9 _! consci5ces t ! call+ & au?ority ( _! tea*]s are ( ,god4--,to call m5 to ! m9i/ry & disp5sation ( ! ,gospel belongs to ,*ri/1 :o alone give? ! p[]1 ! w1 ! de$2 & ! ,*ur* c d no m ?an te/ify1 publi%1 & decl>e :om ,god calle?4 ,,iii4 ,! ,gospel :i* ,paul prea*$ 0 n human--he did n receive x1 nei!r 0 he taught x by man2 & prea*$ x n by human b by ,div9e au?ority4 #a4 ,*ri/ is ! great prophet & doctor ( ! ,*ur*4 ,8 (fice is3 7#a7 ,to manife/ & reveal ! w ( ! ,fa!r t\*+ ! r$emption ( mank9d4 7#b7 ,to in/itute ! m9i/ry ( ! ,^w & to call & s5d m9i/]s4 7#c7 ,to tea* ! he>t )9 by illum9at+ ! m9d & by work+ a fai? ( ! doctr9e taught4 #b4 ,!re are two ways :]eby ,*ri/ tea*es ^? :o are to be tea*]s4 7#a7 ,by imm$iate revelation4 7#b7 ,by ord9>y in/ruction 9 s*ools by ! means & m9i/ry ( m54 ,,iv4 ,!y :o are to be tea*]s mu/ fir/ be taught1 & !y mu/ tea* t :i* !y h fir/ le>n$ !mselves4 ,!y are fir/ to be taught1 & t by m5 :]e revelation is want+4 ,?is is ! f\ndation ( ! s*ools ( ! prophets4 ,all m5 %\ld pray t ,god w\ld prosp] & bless all s*ools ( le>n+ :]e ?is k9d ( tea*+ is 9 use4--,p]k9s4 ,! ,gospel a ,div9e ,revelation4 ,i4 ,x is n con/ruct$ by human +5uity4--,! gospel :i* 0 prea*$ ( me is n aft] man 7v]4 #aa74 ,,ii4 ,x d]ives no au?ority f man4--,= ,i nei!r receiv$ x ( man 7v]4 #ab74 ,,iii4 ,x is n acquir$ by m]e m5tal culture4--,nei!r 0 ,i taught x4 ,,iv4 ,x is a direct & special revelation f heav54--,b by ! revelation ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,apo/olic ,assurance ( ! ,sup]natural ,"* ( ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,x is ! cu/om ( ! adv]s>ies ( ! tru?1 :5 !y h no?+ to say 9 reason aga9/ ! doctr9e itself1 to ca/ reproa* on ^? :o prea* x1 & to "q _! call & au?ority to prea*1 t s !y may indirectly at lea/ reflect ^u ! doctr9e4 #b4 ,z none may take ^u him to disp5se ! ,^w ( ,god publicly unto o!rs )\t a call f ,god1 s !re are sev]al sorts ( call+s3 "o ( m5 & ord9>y :5 ,god calls by ! voices & cons5t ( m52 ano!r ( ,god & extraord9>y1 ! call ( ! ,*ur* n int]v5+4 #c4 ,x is requir$ ( an apo/le to h ! infallible k ( ! tru? ( ! ,gospel & ?is n :olly by ! help ( human means1 z we le>n at s*ools & by private /udy1 b ma9ly by imm$iate inspiration f ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,paul %[s t ! ,gospel 0 n taught him ( man2 & ?is he sai?1 n to depress human le>n+1 b t he may obviate ! calumny ( 8 adv]s>ies :o alleg$ he _h ! k ( ! ,gospel by ord9>y in/ruction f m5 only1 & s 0 no apo/le4--,f]guson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ac1 #ad4 ,a ,zeal\s ,rituali/-- ,i4 ,is conspicu\s = 8 adh]5ce to religi\s =malities4--,= ye h he>d ( my conv]sation 9 "t pa/ 9 ! ,jews' religion 7v]4 #ac7--( my mann] ( life =m]ly 9 ,judaism4 ,saul ( ,t>sus 0 a full-bl[n rituali/1 & a ma/]-lead] 9 ! art1 sett+ ! patt]n to all 8 contempor>ies4 ,he did n play at =ms & c]emonies4 ,_! obs]vance 0 to him a matt] ( life & dea?4 ,an int5se nature l 8 c\ld d no?+ by halves4 ,! li/lessness & pictorial p>ade ( mod]n ritualism he w\ld h d5\nc$ ) )]+ scorn4 ,religi\s =mality has = "s m9ds an irresi/ible fasc9ation4 ,x appeals to ! in/9ct ( wor%ip :i* is lat5t 9 all1 & to ! love ( /heticism :i* is %>$ by mo/ 9 v>y+ degrees4 ,! vot>y deludes himself into ! belief t signs & symbols repres5t c]ta9 great tru?s2 b ! tru?s soon fade away into ! backgr\nd1 & he is 9 turn delud$ 9 reg>d+ ! outw>d c]emonies z ev]y?+4 ,=mality is ! t5d5cy ( ! m9d to re/ 9 ! m]e ext]nals ( religion to ! neglect ( ! inn] life ( religion itself4 ,x is ! folly ( valu+ a tree = its b>k in/ead ( its goodly timb]1 ( *oos+ a book = its ornate b9d+ irrespective ( its lit]>y g5ius1 ( admir+ ! f9i%$ ar*itecture ( a build+ reg>dless ( its accommodation or ! "* ( its inmates4 ,!re are two ways ( de/roy+ ,*ri/ianity1 says ,d',aubign2 "o is to d5y x1 ! o!r is to displace x4 ,=mality seeks to displace x4 ,ritualism may be ( use 9 ! infantile /age1 ei!r ( ! _w or ! individual4 ,x is a rev]sion to ! petrifaction ( anci5t crudities4 ,a robu/ & gr[+ spiritual manhood is sup]ior to its aids4 ,,ii4 ,viol5tly opposes ! repres5tatives ( g5u9e piety4--,h[ t beyond measure ,i p]secut$ ! ,*ur* ( ,god1 & wa/$ x 7v]4 #ac74 ,animat$ by extravagant zeal = ! religion ( 8 =efa!rs1 ! bigot$ ,ph>isee became ! deadlie/ enemy ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ 9 its infant days4 ,indiff]5t to p]sonal p]il or to ! feel+s ( ! oppress$1 he prosecut$ 8 "w ( de/ruction ) savage en]gy4 ,he 0 a type ( ! ,jewi% fanatics :o aft]w>ds ?ir/$ & plott$ = 8 life1 & ! =]unn] ( ! cruel zealots ( ! ,inquisition & ! ,/> ,*amb] 9 lat] times4 ,! curse ( ritualism is excessive intol]ance4 ,bl9d$ & puff$ up ) its unw>rantable assumptions1 x loses sight ( ! ess5tial elem5ts ( true religion4 ,x sees no?+ good 9 any o!r sy/em b its own1 & employs all me?ods t x d>e1 to compel univ]sal con=mity4 ,x admits no rival4 ,x alone is "r2 ev]y?+ else is wrong1 & all k9ds ( means are ju/ifiable 9 cru%+ ! h]esy t presumes to d5y its supreme claims4 ,*ri/ & ,ritualism1 says ,horatius ,bon>1 are oppos$ to ea* o!r1 z light is to d>kness4 ,! cross & ! crucifix _c agree4 ,ei!r ritualism w bani% ,*ri/ or ,*ri/ w bani% ritualism4 ,,iii4 ,is di/+ui%$ by 8 ard5t /udy & def5ce ( traditional religionism4--,& pr(it$ 9 ! ,jews' religion above _m my equals 9 my m9e own nation1 be+ m exce$+ly zeal\s ( ! traditions ( my fa!rs 7v]4 #ad74 ,! apo/le _h /udi$ ! ,mosaic law "u ! able/ tutors ( 8 day4 ,he knew ,judaism by he>t & won a di/+ui%$ reputation = le>n+ & = 8 /rict adh]5ce to ! m9ute/ details ( traditional legalism4 ,he 0 "o ( ! able/ *ampions ( ! ,mosaic sy/em4 ,! zeal\s rituali/ sp5ds 8 days & nights 9 /udy+1 n ! ,^w ( ,god1 b ! say+s ( m5 & ! rules ( ! ,*ur* h&$ d[n by ! traditions ( pa/ g5]ations4 ,div9e revelation is ignor$1 & human au?ority unduly exalt$4 ,8 /udies are misdirect$1 & 8 zeal missp5t4 ,he is wa/+ 8 en]gy 9 def5d+ a lifeless organism4 ,no man c hone/ly & pray]fully /udy ,god's ,^w & cat* its mean+1 & rema9 a m]e rituali/4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,ritualism is ! wor%ip ( ext]nal =ms4 #b4 ,x bre$s a _s ( intol]ance & p]secution4 #c4 ,x supplants true religion4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ac1 #ad4 ,mi/ak5 ,zeal-- ,i4 ,may create a reputation = religi\s devotion4--,ye h he>d ( my conv]sation 9 "t pa/ 9 ! ,jews' religion 7v]4 #ac74 ,,ii4 ,bre$s ! _s ( viol5t p]secution4--,h[ t beyond measure ,i p]secut$ ! ,*ur* ( ,god1 & wa/$ x 7v]4 #ac74 ,,iii4 ,makes "o ambiti\s = sup]iority4--,pr(it$ 4 4 4 above _m my equals1 4 4 4 be+ m exce$+ly zeal\s ( ! traditions ( my fa!rs 7v]4 #ad74 ,,iv4 ,is nei!r good nor wise4 ,v4 ,/ores up a retrospect ( bitt] & humiliat+ regret4 ,review ( a ,missp5t ,life4--#a4 ,a s9c]e conv]t w n %un to make confession ( 8 wick$ life1 n omitt+ any?+ :i* may t5d to a j aggravation ( x1 n 9 a boa/+ mann]1 b t ! fre$om ( ,god's grace may be comm5d$4 #b4 ,t ! ,scriptures 7 indit$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 & ! p5m5 n actuat$ ) human policy1 appe>s f ?is1 ) o!r evid5ces 9 ! ,scripture itself1 t !y conceal$ n _! own faults1 b blaz$ !m to ! _w :5 ! glory ( ,god did s require4 #c4 ,?\gh ! ,*ur* ( ,god1 z to ! inw>d e/ate1 _c be utt]ly wa/$1 nei!r c ! outw>d /ate be s f> decay$ z to cease to be1 yet ! ,"l may s f> give way to ! rage ( p]secutors t ! outw>d face & beauty ( ! ,*ur* may be totally m>r$1 ! memb]s p>tly kill$1 p>tly scatt]$1 ! public ord9ances suppress$1 & ! public assemblies int]rupt$4 #d4 ,! life & way ( "s engag$ 9 a false religion may be s blameless &1 accord+ to ! dictates ( _! delud$ consci5ce1 s /rict1 z t x may be a copy unto ^? :o pr(ess ! true religion & a repro( = _! palpable neglig5ce4 #e4 ,z our affections ( love1 joy1 hatr$1 ang]1 & grief are by nature s corrupt t ev5 ! *oice/ ( !m1 if n br\ght 9 subjection to ! ,^w by ! ,_s1 w lay =? !mselves ^u =bidd5 & unlawful objects1 s our zeal & f]v5cy ( _s w b5d itself m t[>d ! ma9t5ance ( error ?an ( tru?4 ,error is ! bir? ( our own inv5tion2 s is n tru?4--,f]gusson4 ,true & ,false ,zeal4 ,i4 ,zeal is a c]ta9 f]v5cy ( _s aris+ out ( a mixture ( love & ang]1 caus+ m5 e>ne/ly to ma9ta9 ! wor%ip ( ,god & all ?+s p]ta9+ !reto1 & mov+ !m to grief & ang] :5 ,god is 9 any way di%on\r$4 ,,ii4 ,paul 0 zeal\s = ! outw>d obs]vance ( ! law & = ,ph>isaical unwritt5 traditions4 ,,iii4 ,he himself condemns 8 zeal because x 0 aga9/ ! ,^w1 & t5d$ to ma9ta9 unwritt5 traditions1 & ju/ification by ! works ( ! law1 out ( ,*ri/4 ,:at ,paul did 9 8 religion we are to d 9 ! pr(ession ( ! ,gospel4 #a4 ,we are to addict & set ourselves e>ne/ly to ma9ta9 ! tru? ( ! ,gospel4 #b4 ,we are to be angry 9 ourselves & griev$ :5 ,god is di%on\r$ & ,8 ,^w disobey$4 #c4 ,we are n to give lib]ty to ! be/ ( our natural affections z to zeal1 b mortify & rule !m by ! ,^w4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ae-ai4 ,! ,imp]ative ,claims ( a ,div9e ,commission-- ,i4 ,are indep5d5t ( p]sonal m]it4--,b :5 x pleas$ ,god1 :o sep>at$ me f my "m's womb1 & call$ me by ,8 grace 7v]4 #ae74 ,f ! beg9n+ ! apo/le 0 ,div9ely de/9$ to fulfil 8 high vocation4 ,8 ,hebrew bir? & ,hell5i/ic culture comb9$ to prep>e him = 8 future "w4 ,:5 he develop$ into a hot p]secutor ( ! ,*ri/ian fai? he seem$ f> away f 8 life-mission4 ,b a *ange took place1 & x soon became app>5t t1 n on ! gr\nd ( any m]it ( 8 own1 b because x pleas$ ,god1 ! tra9+ f 8 bir? 0 ! be/ possible prep>ation = 8 l(ty call+4 ,we _c see f> into ! future or =eca/ ! issue ( our own plans or ( ^? we =m = o!rs4 ,!re is a ,div9ity t %apes our ends1 ,r\gh hew !m z we may4 ,! ,div9e elem5t 9 our lives becomes m evid5t z we fai?fully d ! duty impos$ on u4 ,joseph recognis$ ?is :5 he decl>$ to 8 bre?r51 ,x 0 n y t s5t me hi!r1 b ,god 7,g54 xlv4 #h74 ,,ii4 ,are bas$ on an unmi/akably ,div9e revelation4--,to reveal ,8 ,son 9 me1 t ,i might prea* ,him among ! hea!n 7v]4 #af74 ,! dazzl+ appe>ance ( ,*ri/ be=e 8 eyes1 & ! summons ( ,8 voice address$ to ,saul's bodily e>s1 =m$ ! special mode 9 :i* x pleas$ ,god to call him to ! apo/le%ip4 ,b !re 0 also ! inw>d revelation ( ,*ri/ to 8 he>t by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,x 0 ?is :i* wr\ght 9 him ! great spiritual *ange & inspir$ him to be a witness = ,*ri/ to ! ,g5tiles4 ,8 ,judaic prejudices 7 swept away1 & he became ! *ampion ( a univ]sal ,gospel4 ,! same revelation t made ,paul a ,*ri/ian made him ! apo/le ( mank9d4 ,! true prea*] c>ries )9 8 own spiritually r5ovat$ nature evid5ce & au?ority ( 8 ,div9e commission4 ,?is is :at makes him ! cr[d-draw+ prea*]1 ,!re's a backgr\nd ( ,god to ea* h>d-work+ feature2 ,e ^w t he speaks has be5 fi]ily furnac$ ,9 a bla/ ( a life :i* has /ruggl$ 9 e>ne/4 ,,iii4 ,are sup]ior to ! functions ( human c\nsel4--,i conf]r$ n ) fle% & blood3 nei!r w5t ,i up to ,j]usalem to !m :i* 7 apo/les be=e me 7v]s4 #af1 #ag74 ,! c\nsel ( ! wise & good is valuable1 & ord9>ily %\ld be dilig5tly s\ght & ?\ghtfully pond]$4 ,b :5 ,god calls1 ! commission is beyond ei!r ! advice or ! opposition ( m54 ,paul _h rea*$ a /ate into :i* no human au?ority c\ld lift him1 & f :i* x c\ld n dislodge him4 ,he might legitimately conf] ) o!rs z to me?ods ( "w1 b 8 call to "w 0 impos$ ^u him by a p[] to :i* all human c\nsellors & ecclesia/ical magnates mu/ submit4 ,*ann+ once said3 ,! tea*] to :om are committ$ ! inf9ite realities ( ! spiritual _w1 ! sanctions ( et]nity1 ! p[]s ( ! life to come1 has in/rum5ts to "w ) :i* turn to feebl5ess all o!r means ( influ5ce4 ,,iv4 ,/imulate to active s]vice4--,b ,i w5t into ,arabia1 & return$ aga9 unto ,damascus 7v]4 #ag74 ,imm$iately aft] 8 conv]sion ! hi/ory tells u1 ,/raightway he prea*$ ,*ri/ 9 ! synagogues 7,acts ix4 #bj74 ,9 ,arabia1 a c\ntry ( ! ,g5tiles1 he d\btless prea*$ ! ,gospel1 z he did be=e & aft] at ,damascus1 & ?us demon/rat$ ! indep5d5ce ( 8 apo/olic commission4 ,a call to prea* dem&s imm$iate response & impels to e>ne/ & fai?ful endeav\r4 ,x is said t ,:itefield's zeal\s _s exhau/$ all its en]gies 9 prea*+1 & 8 full d$ication to ,god 0 hon\r$ by unb\nd$ success4 ,! effect produc$ by 8 s]mons 0 indescribable1 aris+ 9 a great degree f ! mo/ p]fect =getfulness ( self dur+ ! solemn mom5t ( decl>+ ! salvation t is 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,8 evid5t s9c]ity impress$ e he>] & is said to h =cibly /ruck ,"l ,*e/]field :5 he he>d him at ,lady ,hunt+don's4 ,! prea*]1 z ! ambassador = ,*ri/1 is eag] to decl>e ,8 message1 & anxi\s x %\ld be und]/ood & obey$4 ,v4 ,are recognis$ by ! highe/ ecclesia/ical au?ority4--,!n aft] ?ree ye>s ,i w5t up to ,j]usalem to see ,pet]1 & 4 4 4 ,james ! ,"l's bro!r 7v]s4 #ah1 #ai74 ,! claims ( ,paul to ! apo/le%ip1 evid5c$ by su* sup]natural signs & su* solid ,*ri/ian "w & pati5t suff]+1 7 at l5g? ackn[l$g$ by ! *ief lead]s ( ! "m ,*ur* 9 ,j]usalem4 ,good "w adv]tises itself1 & soon] or lat] compels recognition4 ,:at an ev5tful meet+ ( ! fir/ ,gospel pione]s1 & h[ mom5t\s ! influ5ce ( su* an int]view & consultation6 ,?\gh ! call ( ,god is unackn[l$g$1 ridicul$1 & oppos$1 its duties mu/ be fai?fully dis*>g$4 ,! day ( ample rew>d w come4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,god only c make ! true prea*]4 #b4 ,a call to prea* involves suff]+ & toil4 #c4 ,! fruit ( dilig5t & fai?ful "w w c]ta9ly appe>4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ae-ag4 ,! ,conv]sion & ,vocation ( ,/4 ,paul4 ,i4 ,! causes ( ,/4 ,paul's conv]sion4--#a4 ,! good pleasure ( ,god4 #b4 ,8 sep>ation f ! womb1 :i* is an act ( ,god's c\nsel :]eby ,he sets m5 ap>t to be memb]s ( ,*ri/ & to be ,8 s]vants 9 ?is or t (fice4 #c4 ,8 vocation by grace--! accompli%m5t ( bo? ! =m] 9 ! "t :i* ,god _h appo9t$4 ,,ii4 ,! mann] ( 8 vocation4--,to reveal ,8 ,son 9 me4 #a4 ,by prep>ation4 ,god humbl$ & subdu$ ! pride & /ubbornness ( 8 he>t & made him tractable & tea*able4 #b4 ,by in/ruction4 7#a7 ,prop\nd+ unto him ! comm&m5t ( ! ,gospel1 to rep5t & believe 9 ,*ri/4 7#b7 ,(f]+ to him ! promise ( remission ( s9s & life ev]la/+ :5 he believ$4 #c4 ,by a real & lively tea*+ :5 ,god made ,paul 9 8 he>t answ] ! call+4 ,m9i/]s ( ,*ri/ mu/ le>n ,*ri/ z ,paul le>n$ ,him4 ,,iii4 ,! end ( ,paul's conv]sion4--,to prea* ,*ri/ among ! ,g5tiles4 #a4 ,*ri/ is ! sub/ance or subject-matt] ( ! :ole ,bible4 #b4 ,to prea* ,*ri/ is3 7#a7 ,to tea* ! doctr9e ( ! inc>nation ( ,*ri/1 & ,8 (fices z ,k+1 ,prophet1 & ,prie/4 7#b7 ,t fai? is an in/rum5t to appreh5d & apply ,*ri/4 7#c7 ,to c]tify & reveal to e he>] t x is ! w ( ,god to save him by ,*ri/ if he w receive ,him4 7#d7 ,t he is to apply ,*ri/ ) ,8 b5efits to himself 9 p>ticul>4 #c4 ,to prea* to ! ,g5tiles3 7#a7 ,because ! prophecies ( ! call+ ( ! ,g5tiles mu/ be fulfill$4 7#b7 ,because ! division betwe5 ! ,jews & ,g5tiles is aboli%$4 ,,iv4 ,paul's ob$i5ce to ! call+ ( ,god 7v]s4 #af1 #ag74--a4 ,god's ,^w1 prea*$ or writt51 does n dep5d on ! au?ority ( any man--no1 n on ! au?ority ( ! apo/les !mselves4 #b4 ,!re is no consultation or delib]ation to be us$ at any "t t\*+ ! hold+ or n hold+ ( our religion4 #c4 ,our ob$i5ce to ,god mu/ be )\t consultation4 ,we mu/ fir/ try :at is ! w ( ,god1 & !n absolutely put x into execution1 leav+ ! issue to ,god4 #d4 ,paul goes into ,arabia & ,damascus1 & becomes a tea*] to 8 pr(ess$ enemies4--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #ae1 #af4 ,conv]sion z illu/rat$ by t ( ,/4 ,paul4--,9 ! case ( ,/4 ,paul !re are _m circum/ances n p>allel$ 9 ! g5]al exp]i5ce ( ,*ri/ians2 b 9 its ess5tial features1 9 ! views ) :i* x 0 accompani$ & ! effects x produc$1 x 0 exactly ! same z e "o mu/ exp]i5ce be=e he c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,i4 ,its causes4--#a4 ,paul 0 *os5 by ,god be=e 8 bir? to be a vessel ( hon\r4 ,x pleas$ ,god1 :o sep>at$ me f my "m's womb4 ,are n all g5u9e ,*ri/ians address$ z elect ( ,god or *os5 ( ,god1 ?r\gh sanctification ( ! ,_s1 unto ob$i5ce & ! spr9kl+ ( ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,:y %\ld n ! real ,*ri/ian give scope to ^? emotions ( gratitude :i* su* reflections w inspire8 #b4 ,! m imm$iate cause 0 ! call ( ,div9e grace4 ,& call$ me by ,8 grace4 ,!re is a g5]al call 9 ! ,gospel address$ to all m5 indiscrim9ately4 ,!re is1 9 e in/ance ( real conv]sion1 ano!r & inw>d call1 by :i* ! ,_s applies ! g5]al tru? ( ! ,gospel to ! he>t4 ,by ?is int]ior call ,*ri/ appreh5ds1 lays hold on ! s\l1 /ops x 9 its imp5it5t progress1 & causes x to he> ,8 voice4 ,,ii4 ,! means by :i* conv]sion is effect$4--,to reveal ,8 ,son 9 me4 ,! pr9cipal me?od :i* ! ,_s adopts 9 subdu+ ! he>t ( a s9n] is a spiritual discov]y ( ,*ri/4 ,!re is an outw>d revelation ( ,*ri/--9 ! ,scriptures2 & an int]nal1 ( :i* ! und]/&+ & ! he>t are ! seat4 #a4 ,! ,_s reveals ! greatness & dignity ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,! transc5d5t beauty & glory ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,! suitabl5ess1 fulness1 & suffici5cy ( ,*ri/ to supply all our wants & relieve all our mis]ies4 ,,iii4 ,! effect ( conv]sion on ,/4 ,paul4--,imm$iately ,i conf]r$ n ) fle% & blood4 ,he set himself )\t hesitation or demur to dis*>ge ! duties ( 8 heav5ly vocation4 #a4 ,8 compliance ) ! w ( ,*ri/ 0 imm$iate4 #b4 ,univ]sal & imp>tial4 #c4 ,con/ant & p]sev]+4--,rob]t ,hall4 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ,qualification ( ! ,true ,m9i/]-- ,i4 ,beg9s 9 an unmi/akable revelation ( ,*ri/ to 8 own s\l4--,to reveal ,8 ,son 9 me4 ,,ii4 ,urges him to decl>e ! ,gospel to ! mo/ ne$y4--,t ,i might prea* ,him among ! hea!n4 ,,iii4 ,raises him above ! necessity ( m]e human au?ority4--,imm$iately ,i conf]r$ n ) fle% & blood4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,! ,div9e ,call to ! ,apo/le%ip4--#a4 ,t extraord9>y way :]eby ! ,"l made kn[n ,8 m9d to ! p5m5 ( ,scripture 0 s infallible 9 itself & s evid5t to ^? to :om x came to be no delusion t !y 7 above all d\bt & ne$$ n to advise ) ! be/ ( m5 9 ord] to _! confirmation ab\t ! reality ( x4 #b4 ,! ,"l make? sometimes ! fir/ piece ( public s]vice z haz>d\s1 unc\?1 & unsuccessful z any :]e9 ,he employs !m aft]w>ds1 t ,8 m9i/]s may be taught to dep5d m on ,god's bless+ ?an on human probabilities1 & t !y may give pro( ( _! ob$i5ce4 ,?us x 0 ) ,moses 7,exod4 ii4 #aj71 & ,j]emiah 7,j]4 i4 #ai74 #c4 ,! apo/les 7 n fix$ to any c]ta9 *>ge1 z ord9>y m9i/]s are4 ,_! *>ge 0 ! :ole _w4 ,!y w5t f place to place z ! necessities ( p requir$1 or z ,god by ,8 provid5ce & ,_s direct$4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,requirem5t ( a ,prep>ation = ,"w4--,i w5t into ,arabia1 & return$ aga9 unto ,damascus4 #a4 ,af=d+ opportunity = ?\ght & self-te/+4 #b4 ,gives leisure = /udy & =m+ plans = future s]vice4 #c4 ,is (t5 ! prelude ( a busy & prosp]\s c>e]4 ,v]s4 #ah1 #ai4 ,! ,div9e ,call ackn[l$g$4--#a4 ,t no?+ ( ,pet]'s suppos$ supremacy ov] ,paul & ! re/ ( ! apo/les c be ga!r$ f ?is place appe>s f ?is1 t ,paul w5t fir/ to 8 "w be=e he came to ,pet]1 & t 8 bus9ess ) ,pet] 0 n to receive ord9ation f him or to evid5ce 8 subjection to him1 b f respect & rev]5ce to give him a fri5dly visit4 #b4 ,x ought to be ! endeav\r ( ,*ri/'s m9i/]s to ent]ta9 love & famili>ity "o ) ano!r1 z also to make _! do+ s evid5t to o!rs1 x be+ mo/ unseemly = ^? :o prea* ! ,gospel ( peace to o!rs to live 9 discord among !mselves4 #c4 ,z m9i/]s may & ought to meet sometimes toge!r1 to evid5ce & ent]ta9 mutual love & concord1 & because ( t mutual inspection :i* !y ought to h "o ( ano!r1 s _! meet+ ought nei!r to be s frequ5t nor ( s long cont9uance t _! flocks suff] prejudice4--,f]gusson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bj-bd4 ,god glorifi$ 9 ,8 ,s]vant-- ,i4 ,by ! und\bt$ tru?fulness ( 8 /atem5ts4--,n[ ! ?+s :i* ,i write unto y1 behold1 be=e ,god1 ,i lie n 7v]4 #bj74 ,! ass]tions ( ! apo/le flatly contradict$ ! allegations ( 8 enemies4 ,!y ins9uat$ t ,paul 0 b a mess5g] ( ! au?orities ( ! ,*ur* at ,j]usalem1 & t all he knew ( ! ,gospel _h be5 le>n$ f ! twelve4 ,s f> f ?is be+ ! case x is evid5t t = sev]al ye>s he _h be5 prea*+ ! ,gospel1 & _h n se5 any ( ! twelve1 except ,pet] & ,james1 & t only = a =tnight at ,j]usalem ab\t ?ree ye>s aft] 8 conv]sion4 ,9 ! pres5t case1 rem>ks ,pr(essor ,j[ett1 x is a matt] ( life & dea? to ! apo/le to prove 8 indep5d5ce f ! twelve4 ,hav+ said all he c to sub/antiate 8 po9t1 he concludes by a solemn appeal to ,god z to 8 v]acity3 ,behold1 be=e ,god1 ,i lie n4 ,! apo/le nev] makes an appeal l ?is lightly1 b only 9 support ( a vital tru? he is specially anxi\s to en=ce 7,rom4 ix4 #a2 #b ,cor4 i4 #ag1 #ah1 #bc2 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #e74 ,:5 fiction rises pleas+ to ! eye2 ,m5 w believe1 because !y love ! lie2 ,b tru? h]self1 if cl\d$ ) a fr[n1 ,mu/ h "s solemn pro( to pass h] d[n4--,*ur*ill4 ,! vigor\s & fai?ful ma9t5ance ( ! tru? br+s glory to ,god4 ,,ii4 ,by 8 evangeli/ic activity4--,aft]w>ds ,i came into ! regions ( ,syria & ,cilicia 7v]4 #ba74 ,dur+ ?is t\r v probably ! ,*ur*es 7 f\nd$1 ref]r$ to 9 ,acts xv4 #bc1 #da4 ,a man's "w1 says ,george ,macdonald1 does n fall ^u him by *ance1 b x is giv5 him to d2 & ev]y?+ well done belongs to ,god's k+dom1 & ev]y?+ ill done to ! k+dom ( d>kness4 ,god is ! sublime end ( all human activity1 & our p[]s c nev] be m nobly employ$ ?an 9 exp\nd+ ,8 w1 unfold+ ,8 graci\s "*1 advanc+ ! int]e/s ( ,8 k+dom1 & /riv+ to promote ,8 glory among ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,man is nev] s great1 s lum9\s1 s gr& z :5 he is do+ "w = ,god ) ! light & help ( ,god2 & all su* "w is a revelation ( ! "* & purposes ( ,god op5 to ! eyes ( all :o w see4 ,,iii4 ,by ! reputation ( 8 *ang$ life4--,& 0 unkn[n by face unto ! ,*ur*es3 4 4 4 !y _h he>d only1 ,t he :i* p]secut$ u 9 times pa/ n[ prea*$ ! fai? :i* once he de/roy$ 7v]s4 #bb1 #bc74 ,! conv]sion ( ,saul ( ,t>sus 0 "o ( ! mo/ /rik+ ev5ts 9 ! e>ly hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*4 ,x 0 a m>vel to all :o _h kn[n 8 previ\s life4 ,x 0 an unansw]able te/imony to ! p[] ( ! ,gospel1 & an argum5t t has be5 us$ 9 all ages to illu/rate ! possibility ( ! salvation ( ! wor/ ( s9n]s4 ,x is said ! ,duke ( ,burgundy 0 born t]rible4 ,he w\ld indulge 9 su* p>oxysms ( rage t ^? :o 7 /&+ by w\ld tremble = 8 life4 ,he 0 h>d-he>t$1 passionate1 incapable ( be>+ ! lea/ opposition to 8 wi%es1 fond ( gambl+1 viol5t hunt+1 ! gratifications ( ! table1 ab&on$ to 8 pleasures1 b>b>\s1 & born to cruelty4 ,) ?is 0 unit$ a g5ius ( ! mo/ extraord9>y k9d2 quickness ( hum\r1 dep? & ju/ice ( ?\ght1 v]satility & acut5ess ( m9d4 ,! prodigy 01 t 9 a %ort space ( "t ! grace ( ,god made him a new man4 ,he became a pr9ce1 affable1 g5tle1 mod]ate1 pati5t1 mode/1 humble1 au/]e only to himself1 att5tive to 8 duties1 & s5sible ( _! ext5t4 ,if we c\ld lay a h& on ! fly-:eel ( ! ,scot* express1 runn+ fifty or sixty miles an h\r1 & /op x1 we %\ld p]=m an a/\nd+ miracle4 ,b ?is is :at ,god does 9 ,8 miracles ( conv]sion4 ,he laid ,8 mighty h& on ! fly-:eel ( ,paul's life1 & n only /opp$ its mad c>e]1 b turn$ x "r r\nd 9 ! opposite direction4 ,! p]secutor becomes a prea*]4 ,,iv4 ,by ! recognition ( ,8 ,div9e call4--,& !y glorifi$ ,god 9 me 7v]4 #bd74 ,! attempt to disp>age ! au?ority ( ,paul 0 ! "w ( a few malcont5ts1 :o s\ght to ru9 8 influ5ce 9 ord] to ext5d _! own4 ,! ,*ur*es ( ,j]usalem & ,judea1 ?\gh _m ( !m _h n se5 ! apo/le1 ackn[l$g$ & prais$ ,god = ! ,div9e "w done 9 him & by him4 ,a few false tea*]s may "w mu* mis*ief1 b !y _c ov]turn ! "w ( ,god1 nor prev5t its full recognition4 ,! fai?ful s]vant may safely leave 8 reputation 9 ! h&s ( ,god4 ,x lifts humanity1 especially ,*ri/ianis$ humanity1 into special dignity1 :5 x is discov]$ t ,god is glorifi$ 9 man4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,gospel elevates man by trans=m+ him4 #b4 ,! consci5ti\s work] has ,god on 8 side4 #c4 ,god is glorifi$ by ob$i5t toil4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,self-consci\s ,tru?4--#a4 ,! *oice/ s]vants ( ,*ri/ may be look$ ^u z li>s & unwor?y to be tru/$1 ev5 by ^? to :om !y are s5t1 & yet !y mu/ n give ov] to prea* z kn[+ t ! ,^w spok5 by !m do? /ill get cr$it f "s1 & w beget tru/ to itself f o!rs1 & = ! re/ x w seal up _! condemnation & make !m inexcusable4 #b4 ,x is n unlawful = ,*ri/ians to take an oa?1 provid+ x be ) ^! conditions3 7#a7 ,t ! ?+ we swe> be tru?4 7#b7 ,t !re be weighty reasons = tak+ an oa?4 7#c7 ,t we swe> only by ! "n ( ,god1 & n by ! creatures1 see+ none b ,god c be> witness to ! secrets ( ! he>t4--,f]gusson4 ,v]s4 #ba-bd4 ,! ,self-evid5c+ ,pro( ( a ,div9ely commission$ ,mess5g]4--#a4 ,se5 9 dis9t]e/$ lab\rs & travels 7v]s4 #ba1 #bb74 #b4 ,se5 9 a rem>kable *ange ( "* & conduct 7v]4 #bc74 #c4 ,se5 9 t ! glory ( 8 "w is ascrib$ to ,god 7v]4 #bd74 ,practical ,pro(s ( ,apo/le%ip4 ,i4 ,paul w5t f ,j]usalem into ,syria & ,cilicia4--#a4 ,because he 0 orda9$ specially to be ! apo/le ( ! ,g5tiles4 #b4 ,because ,cilicia 0 8 own c\ntry1 & 8 love to 8 c\ntry 0 great4 ,if any apo/le above ! re/ be ! pa/or & univ]sal bi%op ( ! ,*ur* ov] ! :ole _w1 x is ,paul & n ,pet]4 ,,ii4 ,paul 0 kn[n to ! ,*ri/ian ,jews only by he>say1 because x is ! (fice ( an apo/le n to build on ! f\ndation ( ano!r or to succe$ any man 9 8 lab\r1 b to plant & f\nd ! ,*ur* ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,,iii4 ,see+ ! int5t ( ! devil & wick$ m5 is to de/roy ! fai?1 we mu/ h a special c>e ( our fai?4--#a4 ,we mu/ look t our fai? be a true fai?4 #b4 ,we mu/ keep & lock up our fai? 9 "s safe & sure place--9 ! /oreh\se or treasury ( a good consci5ce4 #c4 ,our c>e mu/ be to increase 9 fai? t our he>ts may be root$ & gr\nd$ 9 ! love ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,our duty is to sanctify & glorify ! "n ( ,god 9 e "w ( ,84--,neglect 9 glorify+ & prais+ ,god is a great s94--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,god glorifi$ 9 ,good ,m54--,we are taught to hon\r ,god 9 man & man 9 ,god4 ,we are taught to avoid1 on ! "o h&1 all creature idolatry1 &1 on ! o!r1 t cynical sev]ity1 or ungrateful indiff]5ce to ! ,au?or ( all good 9 man1 :i* und]values or neglects ! excell5cies :i* ought to be held up to admiration t !y may be imitat$ by ourselves & o!rs4 ,ea* ( ^! extremes robs ,god ( ,8 j rev5ue ( grateful praise4 ,9 :at does creature idolatry consi/ b 9 hon\r+ & tru/+ 9 ! natural & acquir$ excell5cies ( creatures to ! exclusion ( ,god8 ,b is !re !n no wisdom1 no might1 no excell5ce1 9 man8 ,z x 7 absurd to d5y ?is1 x w\ld be affectation to pret5d to ov]look x4 ,admire & d5y n ?is wisdom1 ackn[l$ge ?is effici5cy1 & affect n to l[] its e/imate2 only glorify ,god :o worke? all 9 all4 ,if ,he has *os5 any ( !m to be m em95tly ,8 in/rum5ts = ! fur!rance ( ,8 purposes ( m]cy to mank9d1 ,he does x by virtue ( ,8 sov]eignty4 ,if ,he cont9ues _! useful lives1 :il/ y h _! light rejoice 9 ! light & glorify ,him f :om x comes z its orig9al & s\rce2 & :5 ,he *ooses to qu5* ^! />s ( ,8 "r h& 9 ! d>kness ( dea?1 /ill glorify ,him4 ,z to u1 ?is is to rem9d u ( our dep5d5ce on ,him1 :o appo9t$ _! orbit & inve/$ !m ) _! diff]5t degrees ( glory2 & z to !m1 ?\gh _! lu/re fades f ^! visible skies1 x is t x may be rek9dl$ 9 sup]ior glory 9 ! k+dom ( _! ,fa!r4--,r4 ,watson4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,!n f\rte5 ye>s aft]4--,f ,paul's conv]sion inclusive4 ,i w5t aga9 to ,j]usalem4--,! same visit ref]r$ to 9 ,acts xv41 :5 ! c\ncil ( ! apo/les & ,*ur* decid$ t ,g5tile ,*ri/ians ne$ n be circumcis$4 ,v]4 #b4 ,i w5t up by revelation4--,q consi/5t ) ! fact t he 0 s5t z a deputy f ! ,*ur* at ,antio* 7,acts xv4 #b74 ,! revelation sugge/$ to him t ?is deputation 0 ! wise/ c\rse4 ,communicat$ privately to !m :i* 7 ( reputation4--,x 0 necess>y t ! ,j]usalem apo/les %\ld "k be=eh& t ! ,gospel ,paul prea*$ to ! ,g5tiles 0 ! same z !irs1 & _h receiv$ ,div9e confirmation 9 ! results x wr\ght on ! ,g5tile conv]ts4 ,v]4 #c4 ,nei!r ,titus n ev5 ,titus1 be+ a ,greek1 0 compell$ to be circumcis$4--,! apo/les1 con/ra9$ by ! firmness ( ,paul & ,b>nabas1 did n compel or insi/ on 8 be+ circumcis$4 ,?us !y virtually sanction$ ,paul's c\rse among ! ,g5tiles1 & admitt$ 8 indep5d5ce z an apo/le4 ,to h insi/$ on ,jewi% usages = ,g5tile conv]ts w\ld h be5 to make !m ess5tial p>ts ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,v]4 #d4 ,false bre?r5 unaw>es 9 an und]h& mann] br\ght 9 privily to spy out4--,z foes 9 ! guise ( fri5ds1 wi%+ to de/roy & rob u ( our lib]ty--f ! yoke ( ! c]emonial law4 ,v]4 #e4 ,to :om we gave place by subjection n = an h\r4--,we w\ld will+ly h yield$ = love1 if no pr9ciple 0 at issue1 b n 9 ! way ( subjection4 ,tru? precise1 unaccommodat+1 ab&ons no?+ t belongs to itself1 admits no?+ t is inconsi/5t ) x 7,b5gel74 ,v]4 #f4 ,!y 9 conf]5ce add$ no?+ to me4--,z ,i did n by conf]5ce imp>t to !m aught at my conv]sion1 s !y n[ did n imp>t aught additional to me above :at ,i already knew4 ,ano!r evid5ce ( ! indep5d5ce ( 8 apo/le%ip4 ,v]4 #i4 ,!y gave to me & ,b>nabas ! "r h&s ( fell[%ip4--,recognis+ me z a colleague 9 ! apo/le%ip1 & t ! ,gospel ,i prea*$ to ! ,g5tiles by special revelation 0 ! same z !irs4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,rememb] ! poor4--,( ! ,jewi% ,*ri/ians 9 ,judea !n di/ress$4 ,paul's pa/ c>e = _! poor prompt$ ?is reque/4 ,8 subsequ5t zeal 9 ! same cause 0 ! answ] to _! appeal 7,acts4 xi4 #bi1 #cj2 ,rom4 xv4 #bf1 #bg2 #a ,cor4 xvi4 #c2 #b ,cor4 ix4 #a2 ,acts xxiv4 #ag74 ,v]4 #aa4 ,:5 ,pet] 0 come to ,antio* ,i )/ood him to ! face4--,! /ronge/ pro( ( ! indep5d5ce ( 8 apo/le%ip 9 relation to ! o!r apo/les1 & an unansw]able argum5t aga9/ ! ,romi% dogma ( ! supremacy ( ,/4 ,pet]4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,! o!r ,jews dissembl$ likewise ) him4--,! "q 0 n :e!r ,g5tiles 7 admissible to ! ,*ri/ian cov5ant )\t becom+ circumcis$1 b :e!r ! ,g5tile ,*ri/ians 7 to be admitt$ to social int]c\rse ) ! ,jewi% ,*ri/ians )\t con=m+ to ! ,jewi% in/itution4 ,x 0 n a "q ( lib]ty & ( be>+ ) o!rs' infirmities1 b "o affect+ ! ess5ce ( ! ,gospel1 :e!r ! ,g5tiles are to be virtually compell$ to live z d ! ,jews 9 ord] to be ju/ifi$4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,walk$ n uprightly accord+ to ! tru? ( ! ,gospel4--,:i* tea*es t ju/ification by legal works & obs]vances is inconsi/5t ) r$emption by ,*ri/4 ,paul alone "h ma9ta9$ ! tru? aga9/ ,judaism1 z aft]w>ds aga9/ hea!nism 7#b ,tim4 iv4 #af1 #ag74 ,v]4 #ag4 ,is !re=e ,*ri/ ! m9i/] ( s98--,?us to be ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/ x 0 necess>y to s9k to ! level ( ,g5tiles--to become s9n]s1 9 fact4 ,b are we n ?us mak+ ,*ri/ a m9i/] ( s98 ,away ) ! pr(ane ?\ght6 ,no2 ! guilt is n 9 ab&on+ ! law1 b 9 seek+ x aga9 :5 ab&on$4 ,?us1 & ?us alone1 we convict ourselves ( transgression 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #ai4 ,i ?r\gh ! law am dead to ! law4--,by believ+ union to ,*ri/ 9 ,8 dea? we1 be+ consid]$ dead ) ,him1 are sev]$ f ! law's pa/ p[] ov] u4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,if righte\sness came by ! law1 !n ,*ri/ is dead 9 va94--,di$ ne$lessly1 )\t j cause4 ,*ri/'s hav+ di$ %[s t ! law has no p[] to ju/ify u1 = if ! law c ju/ify or make u righte\s1 ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is sup]flu\s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-i4 ,confirmatory ,pro(s ( a ,div9e ,call-- ,i4 ,se5 9 a prud5t consultation ) ! ackn[l$g$ lead]s ( ! *ur* 7v]s4 #a1 #b74--,! m5 ( reputation ref]r$ to 9 ^! v]ses are n s call$ by way ( irony1 b because ( _! recognis$ au?ority 9 ! "m ,*ur*4 ,paul 0 n summon$ to ,j]usalem1 b ,div9ely direct$ to take ! j\rney4 ,nei!r 8 tea*+ nor 8 (fice 0 call$ 9 "q1 nor did he fe> ! mo/ se>*+ inquiry into 8 commission4 ,consci\s ( 8 ,div9e call1 he claim$ equality ( /atus ) ! re/ ( ! apo/les & expla9$ to !m & to ! ,*ur* ! pr9ciples & me?ods ( ! ,gospel he prea*$4 ,he _h no?+ to fe>1 :atev] might be ! judgm5t ( ! ,*ur* lead]s 9 ,j]usalem4 ,he expect$ f !m no?+ b sympa?y & enc\ragem5t 9 8 "w1 & he hail$ ) joy ! opportunity ( %>+ ! c\nsel ( m5 z int]e/$ z himself 9 ! success ( ! ,gospel4 ,) 8 ,god-giv5 convictions & views1 x 0 impossible = him to meet ! apo/les on any o!r gr\nd ?an t ( p]fect equality4 ,,ii4 ,se5 9 a prompt & /]n refusal to compromise pr9ciple 7v]s4 #c-e74--,! object ( ,paul's visit to ,j]usalem 0 to discuss a vital pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel--! "r ( ! ,g5tiles to ! privileges ( ! ,gospel )\t obs]v+ ! works ( ! ,jewi% law4 ,a misund]/&+ at t critical mom5t might h imp]ill$ ! lib]ty ( ! ,gospel4 ,! pres5ce ( ,b>nabas & ,titus 0 significant--! "o a pure ,jew1 a man ( g5tle disposition & g5]\s impulse2 & ! o!r a ,g5tile conv]t1 repres5t+ ! _w ( ! uncircumcis$4 ,x is to ! cr$it ( ! ,*ur* lead]s at ,j]usalem t1 ) _! /rong ,jewi% prejudices1 !y admitt$ t ! legal rite ( circumcision mu/ n be impos$ on ,g5tile conv]ts4 ,!y 7 s conv9c$ t ?is 0 ! w ( ,god1 & t ,he _h already sanction$ ?is an ess5tial feature ( ! ,gospel1 t !y d>$ d no o!r4 ,an attempt 0 made1 n by ! apo/les1 b by c]ta9 false bre?r51 to insi/ t ,titus %\ld be circumcis$2 b ?is 0 promptly & /\tly oppos$4 ,a concession on ?is po9t w\ld h be5 fatal to ! univ]sality ( ! ,gospel--! :ole ,g5tile _w w\ld h be5 trammell$ ) ! bondage ( legal c]emonies4 ,x 0 !n t ! great battle ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty 0 f\ght & won4 ,! victory 0 ano!r te/imony ( ! validity & p[] ( ! ,div9e commission ) :i* ,paul 0 entru/$4 ,,iii4 ,se5 9 ! inability ( ! wise/ lead]s to add any?+ to ! ,div9e au?ority4--,b ( ^! :o seem$ to be some:at 4 4 4 9 conf]5ce add$ no?+ to me 7v]4 #f74 ,:5 ,paul 0 call$ to ! apo/le%ip he conf]r$ n ) fle% & blood2 n[ he affirms t fle% & blood did n conf] any?+ on him4 ,9 conf]5ce & debate ) ! *iefs ( ! ,*ur* he %[$ himself _! equal1 & on ! great ess5tials ( ! ,gospel he 0 9 p]fect agreem5t ) !m4 ,?\gh ,paul is too mode/ to say x1 s f> f 8 le>n+ any?+ f !m1 !y 7 m likely to le>n some?+ f him1 especially z to ! wid] scope ( ! ,gospel4 ,9 doctr9e ,paul holds ! primacy 9 ! b& ( ! apo/les4 ,:ile all 7 inspir$ by ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 ! ,g5tile apo/le 0 9 _m ways a m ri*ly furni%$ man ?an any ( ! re/4 ,! ,paul9ism ( ,pet]'s fir/ epi/le goes to %[ t ! debt 0 on ! o!r side4 ,_! e>li] privileges & priceless /ore ( recollections ( all t ,jesus did & taught 7 mat*$ on ,paul's side by a p5etrat+ logic1 a bread? & =ce ( intellect appli$ to ! facts ( revelation1 & a burn+ int5sity ( _s :i* 9 _! comb9ation 0 unique4 ,! ,paul9e tea*+1 z x appe>s 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 be>s 9 ! highe/ degree ! m>ks ( orig9al g5ius1 ! /amp ( a m9d ^: inspiration is its own 7,f9dlay74 ,,iv4 ,se5 9 w9n+ ! recognition ( a special mission & ( equality 9 ! apo/le%ip4--,!y saw t ! gospel ( ! uncircumcision 0 committ$ unto me1 4 4 4 & p]ceiv$ ! grace t 0 giv5 unto me1 etc4 7v]s4 #g-i74 ,paul won ! confid5ce & admiration ( 8 fell[-apo/les4 ,!y li/5$ ) c&\r & ev]-deep5+ int]e/ to 8 explanations1 &1 :atev] might h be5 _! prejudices1 !y frankly ackn[l$g$ 8 ,div9e commission4 ,:at a memorable day 0 t :5 ,james1 ,pet]1 ,john1 & ,paul met face to face6 ,among/ !m !y h virtually made ! ,new ,te/am5t & ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4 ,!y repres5t ! f\r sides ( ! "o f\ndation ( ! ,city ( ,god4 ,( ! evangeli/s1 ,mat!w holds aff9ity ) ,james2 ,m>k ) ,pet]2 & ,luke ) ,paul4 ,james cl+s to ! pa/ & embodies ! transition f ,mosaism to ,*ri/ianity4 ,pet] is ! man ( ! pres5t1 quick 9 ?\ght & action1 eag]1 buoyant1 susceptible4 ,paul holds ! future 9 8 grasp & s*ools ! unborn nations4 ,john ga!rs pres5t1 pa/1 & future into "o1 lift+ u into ! region ( et]nal life & love4 ,lessons4--,a ,div9e call4--#a4 ,conf]s ! necess>y qualifications to c>ry out its mission4 #b4 ,dem&s c\rage & fidelity4 #c4 ,compels public recognition4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a1 #b4 ,tru? its ,own ,evid5ce4--#a4 ,?\gh ! m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is n to dep5d ^u ! approbation ( o!rs = confirmation ( 8 doctr9e1 z if he 7 unc]ta9 be=e _! te/imony is add$1 yet he is n to be s self-will$ z to misreg>d :at o!rs judge or ?9k1 b ought to demit himself s f> z to give a fri5dly acc\nt ( ! doctr9e1 t mi/akes aris+ f mis9=mation may be remov$ & ! jo9t cons5t ( o!rs to ! tru? obta9$4 #b4 ,z !re are always "s 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,god :o h des]v$ly m reputation ?an o!rs1 s ,*ri/ian prud5ce w tea* a man to be s f> f /riv+ aga9/ su* t he w endeav\r1 by giv+ due respect to !m1 to receive approbation f su*1 t he may be 9 a bett] capacity to d good to o!rs4 #c4 ,no?+ m>re? ! success ( ! ,gospel m ?an diff]5ce ( judgm5ts & /rifes & debates among em95t prea*]s1 _m resolv+ to believe no?+ till prea*]s agree among !mselves1 & _m /umbl+-blocks are ca/ be=e p by ! v5t+ ( passions1 jeal\sies1 animosities1 & rev5ge4 ,paul endeav\r$ to get ! cons5t ( ! o!r apo/les to ! doctr9es prea*$ by him1 le/ by ! calumnies ( 8 adv]s>ies 8 prea*+ %\ld be useless4--,f]gusson4 ,v]s4 #c-e4 ,! ,p[] ( ,tru?4 ,i4 ,sup]ior to c]emonial obs]vances 7v]4 #c74 ,,ii4 ,detects & exposes ! wilie/ tactics ( false tea*]s 7v]4 #d74 ,,iii4 ,is uncompromis+ 9 its attitude t[>ds ! subtle/ errors 7v]4 #e74 ,v]s4 #d1 #e4 ,false ,bre?r5 & _! ,treatm5t4 ,i4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,god on e>?1 ev5 at ! be/1 ha? wick$ m5 & hypocrites 9 x4 ,,ii4 ,!y :o tea* ,*ri/1 jo9+ "s o!r ?+ ) ,him 9 ! cause ( salvation1 are said to creep 91 because 9 appe>ance !y ma9ta9 ,*ri/2 yet because !y add some?+ to ,*ri/1 !y nei!r ent] nor cont9ue 9 ! true ,*ur* ) any good w>rant f ,god4 ,,iii4 ,no man c set d[n ! precise "t :5 errors _h _! beg9n+1 = ! au?ors !re( ent] 9 secretly1 n obs]v$ ( m54 ,,iv4 ,! false bre?r5 urg$ circumcision to br+ ! conv]ts into bondage4--,!y t be ( a corporation /& = _! lib]ties4 ,:at a %ame x is t m5 %\ld love bondage & neglect ! spiritual lib]ty :i* !y h by ,*ri/4 ,v4 ,! false bre?r5 urg$ ! apo/les to use circumcision b once2 b !y w\ld n yield s mu* z once1 because _! act w\ld h t5d$ to ! prejudice ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty 9 all places4 ,julian1 sitt+ 9 a *air ( /ate1 gave gold to 8 soldi]s "o by "o1 comm&+ !m to ca/ frank9c5se s mu* z a gra9 into ! fire t lay ^u a hea!ni% alt>4 ,*ri/ian soldi]s refus$ to d x1 & !y :i* _h n refus$ aft]w>ds recall$ _! act & will+ly suff]$ dea?4 ,we are n to yield ! lea/ "p ( ! tru? ( ! ,gospel4 ,?is tru? is m preci\s ?an ! :ole _w beside4 ,!re is no halt+ betwe5 two religions4 ,,vi4 ,! apo/les gave no place by way ( subjection4--,!y will+ly suff]$ _! doctr9e to be tri$1 yet !y 7 n b\nd to subjection4 ,we are to give place by meek & pati5t be>+ ( t :i* we _c m5d1 b we are n to give place by subjection4 ,,vii4 ,if circumcision be made a necess>y cause ( salvation1 ! tru? ( ! ,gospel does n cont9ue1 & falsehood comes 9 ! room4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #d4 ,a ,spy4--,capta9 ,turn] ,a%by 0 a "y (fic] 9 ! ,conf$]ate army1 ! idol ( ! troops = 8 g5]al brav]y1 b especially = 8 clev]ness 9 ga!r+ in=mation ( ! enemy4 ,on "o occasion he dress$ himself 9 a f>m]'s suit ( homespun t he borr[$ & hir$ a pl\gh-horse to p]sonate a ru/ic horse-doctor4 ,) 8 saddlebags full ( "s rem$y = spav9 or r+bone1 he w5t to ,*amb]sburg1 & return$ 9 ! night ) an imm5se am\nt ( in=mation4 ,8 c>e] 0 "o full ( romantic episode4 ,v]4 #e4 ,fidelity to ,tru?4--#a4 ,?\gh mu* may be done = compos+ ,*ur* diff]5ces by us+ meekness & =be>ance t[>ds ^? :o oppose !mselves1 yet we are n = peace' sake to quit ! lea/ "p ( tru?4 ,?us ,paul1 :o = lawful c$+ became all ?+s to all m51 w\ld n give place by way ( subjection1 s z to yield ! cause to ! adv]s>ies2 nei!r w\ld he d any?+1 9 its own nature indiff]5t1 t w\ld be an evid5ce ( yield+4 #b4 ,a m9i/]1 :5 call$ to confess & av[ tru?1 ha? n only 8 own peace ) ,god & keep+ ( a good consci5ce to look to1 b also ! condition ( 8 flock1 :o w be %ak5 or confirm$ 9 ! tru? by 8 fa9t or bold & fai?ful confession4 #c4 ,x is n en\gh t p h ! "n ( ! ,gospel among !m or "s tru?s mix$ ) errors2 b all1 & especially m9i/]s1 %\ld endeav\r to h ! ,gospel 9 purity & integrity1 free f any mixture ( contr>y errors4--,f]gusson4 ,! ,tru? n to be yield$4--,%ortly aft] ,james ,i4 came to ! ?rone ( ,engl& he set up a claim to all ! small e/ates 9 ,cumb]l& & ,we/morl&1 on ! plea t ! ,/atesm5 7 m]ely ! t5ants ( ! ,cr[n4 ,! ,/atesm5 met1 to ! numb] ( two ?\s&1 at ,ratt5 ,hea?1 betwe5 ,k5dal & ,/aveley1 :]e !y came to ! resolution t !y _h won _! l&s by ! sword & 7 able to hold !m by ! same4 ,aft] t meet+ no fur!r claim 0 made to _! e/ates on ! "p ( ! ,cr[n4 ,v]s4 #f-i4 ,recognition ( a ,special ,mission4 ,i4 ,by m5 ( reputation :o confess$ _! inability to augm5t its au?ority 7v]4 #f74 ,,ii4 ,ackn[l$g+ t ! commission 0 di/9ctly ,div9e 7v]s4 #g1 #h74 ,,iii4 ,confirm$ by cordially admitt+ ! mess5g] into ! fell[%ip ( highe/ s]vice 7v]4 #i74 ,v]s4 #h1 #i4 ,div9e ,bless+ ! ,highe/ ,sanction ( ,m9i/]ial ,au?ority4--#a4 ,x is n ! pa9s ( m9i/]s1 or any virtue 9 ! ,^w prea*$1 f :5ce success fl[s1 b f ! effectual work+ ( ! ,_s4 ,paul ascrib$ ! success bo? ( 8 own & ,pet]'s m9i/ry to ?is4 #b4 ,:om ,god do? call to any employm5t1 & *iefly :om ,he calls to ! m9i/ry1 ,he fitte? ) gifts & abilities suitable !reto4 ,james1 ,cephas1 & ,john did n ackn[l$ge ,paul to be an apo/le call$ by ,god1 b on p]ceiv+ t grace & gifts1 ord9>y & extraord9>y1 7 be/[$ ^u him4 #c4 ,we ought n to )hold our approbation1 especially :5 x is crav$1 f t :i* by evid5t signs & reasons we p]ceive to be approv$ ( ,god1 ?\gh ! giv+ ( our approbation may disoblige ^? :o pret5d mu* fri5d%ip t[>ds u4--,f]gusson4 ,! ,efficacy ( ! ,*ri/ian ,m9i/ry4 ,i4 ,t grace or p[] to reg5]ate is n includ$ 9 ! ,^w prea*$1 z virtue to heal 9 a m$ic9e4 ,to reg5]ate is ! prop] "w ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,t grace is n insep>ably annex$ & ti$ to ! ,^w prea*$1 = to "s x is ! sav\r ( dea? unto dea?4 ,,iii4 ,! prea*+ ( ! ,^w is an ext]nal in/rum5t ( fai? & reg5]ation1 & ! prop] effect ( x is to decl>e or signify4 ,,iv4 ,! apo/les at ,j]usalem ackn[l$g$ ,paul to be an apo/le because he _h ! gifts ( an apo/le1 & because 8 m9i/ry 0 p[]ful among ! ,g5tiles4 ,v4 ,z all m9/]s 9 _! places are pill>s1 !y are h]eby admoni%$ to be con/ant 9 ! tru? aga9/ all enemies :atsoev]4 ,,vi4 ,z m9i/]s are pill>s1 we are taught to cleave to !m & _! m9i/ry at all times--9 life & dea?4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]se #aj4 ,*ri/ianity & ,pov]ty4 ,i4 ,*ri/ianity has ev] be5 ! fri5d ( ! poor4--#a4 ,! poor :o are made s by accept+ ,*ri/ianity4 ,accept+ ,*ri/ (t5 means ! loss ( fri5ds1 ( /atus1 ( =tune4 ,! discov]y ( ?is result among ! fir/ ,*ri/ians might h mu* to d 9 ! =mation ( a common fund4 ,!re are _m ,jews & hea!n to-day :o are conv9c$ ( ! tru? ( ,*ri/ianity b hesitate to make a public av[al ( _! belief because ( ! app>5t impossibility ( ga9+ a livelihood & ! c]ta9ty ( social o/racism4 ,*ri/ian mission>ies are n 9 a position to gu>antee _! support1 nor d !y wi% to enc\rage1 a sy/em t might easily deg5]ate into :olesale brib]y4 ,!re are conv]ts :o run all risks & delib]ately accept ,*ri/ & pov]ty4 ,all su* ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*1 (t5 at great sacrifice1 does its be/ to befri5d4 #b4 ,! poor :o are made s by unavoidable calamity4--,judea 0 deva/at$ by fam9e 9 ! reign ( ,claudius ,cs>1 & ! apo/les promptly organis$ relief = ! suff]]s 9 ! ,jewi% ,*ur*es 7,acts xi4 #bg-cj74 ,*ri/ianity has ev] be5 ready to help ! di/ress$ & un=tunate4 ,! hospitals1 alms-h\ses1 & o!r b5evol5t in/itutions t ab\nd are sub/antial monum5ts ( ! practical b5evol5ce ( ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4 ,*ri/ianity is ! be/ fri5d ( ! p4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ianity inculcates a zeal\s & unselfi% *>ity4--,only !y w\ld t we %\ld rememb] ! poor2 ! same ,i also 0 =w>d zeal\s to d4 ,paul _h already r5d]$ noble s]vice 9 ?is direction1 & 0 prompt$ by ! ,_s ( ! ,gospel to cont9ue to d s4 ,he 0 zeal\s 9 good works1 ?\gh he /\tly d5i$ any m]it 9 !m to ju/ify ! s9n]4 ,8 fir/ conc]n 0 to help ! ,jewi% poor1 ?\gh _m ( !m impugn$ 8 apo/olic au?ority & /rove to ru9 8 influ5ce4 ,z *ampion ( ! ,g5tiles he employ$ ! weal? ( 8 conv]ts 9 supply+ ! ne$s ( 8 fami%+ ,jewi% bre?r54 ,*ri/ian *>ity is sup]ior to ! jeal\sies ( sects & p>ties1 & ev5 to p]sonal insult & wrong4 ,beh9d ! h& ( ! g5]\s alms-giv] is ! he>t ( love4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ianity elevates & enri*es ! poor4--,x enjo9s temp]ance1 indu/ry1 hone/y1 & p]sev]ance--! practice ( :i* has rais$ _m f pov]ty to weal?4 ,! man :o has prosp]$ %\ld nev] =get ! claims ( ! poor4 ,x is said t a c]ta9 man dream$ t ! ,savi\r appe>$ to him & upbraid$ him ) giv+ s little to ,8 cause4 ,! man repli$1 ,i c't af=d x4 ,v well1 said ! ,savi\r2 let x be s4 ,b d y rememb]1 t :5 t bus9ess panic happ5$1 h[ y pray$ to ,me to keep y out ( difficulties8 & ,i he>d y\r pray] & tid$ y ov] ! tr\ble4 ,& d y rememb] also1 :5 y\r little *ild 0 sick1 h[ y pray$ t h] life might be sp>$1 & aga9 ,i he>d y\r pray] & re/or$ h]8 ,b n[ let x be an und]/&+ betwe5 u t h5ce=? :5 y are 9 tr\ble ,i d no?+ = y1 see+ y c't af=d to help ,me4 ,! man's consci5ce 0 t\*$1 & he exclaim$1 ,"l1 take :at ,i h2 x is ,?9e4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ianity is ! s\rce ( ! highe/ philan?ropy4 #b4 ,is ! unfail+ hope & com=t ( ! poor4 #c4 ,has a*iev$ its greate/ triumphs among ! poor4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,rememb] ! ,poor4 ,i4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,j]usalem 0 9 extreme pov]ty4--#a4 ,because ! poor] sort receiv$ ! ,gospel4 #b4 ,because ! ri*] 7 depriv$ ( _! ri*es = _! pr(ession ( ! "n ( ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,x is ! (fice ( pa/ors & tea*]s1 n only to prea* & disp5se ! ,^w1 b also to h c>e ( ! poor4 ,,iii4 ,satisfaction1 recomp5se1 & re/itution are ! way to life by ! appo9tm5t ( ,god4--#a4 ,he mu/ re/ore :o is ! cause ( any wrong or loss to o!rs & all t are accessory4 #b4 ,re/itution is to be made to him t is wrong$ & be>s ! loss if he be kn[n & alive2 if he be dead1 to 8 heirs2 if all be dead1 to ! poor4 #c4 ,! ?+s to be re/or$ are ^? :i* are ( u unju/ly receiv$ or deta9$1 ei!r kn[n to u or unkn[n4 #d4 ,z to ! ord] ( re/itution1 ?+s c]ta9 mu/ fir/ be re/or$1 & ?+s unc]ta9 aft]4 ,,iv4 ,x is n en\gh = u to give good words & wi% well1 b we mu/ 9 our places & call+ d our endeav\r t relief may be seal$ to our poor4--#a4 ,! *>ge 0 great to ma9ta9 ! alt> ( ! ,"l 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t2 ! poor come 9 ! room ( ! alt>4 #b4 ,! poor repres5t ! p]son ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,compassion 9 u is a pl$ge or an impression ( ! m]cy t is 9 ,god t[>ds u1 & by x we may "k or feel 9 ourselves t m]cy belongs unto u4 ,! obs]v+ ( ! comm&m5t ( relief is ! enri*+ ( u all4--,p]k9s4 ,*ri/ian ,duty to ! ,poor4--#a4 ,x is frequ5tly ! lot ( ^? :o are ri* 9 grace to be poor 9 ! ?+s ( ! pres5t life1 & driv5 into su* /raits z to be =c$ to live ^u "s *>itable supply f o!rs1 ,god see+ x conv5i5t h]eby to wean !m f worldly cont5tm5ts t heav5 may be m long$ aft] & m sweet :5 x comes4 #b4 ,?\gh ^? :o are our own poor1 )9 ! b\nds :]e we live1 are *iefly to be reliev$ by u1 yet 9 cases ( extremity ! poor :o live remote f u are also to be suppli$4 #c4 ,m9i/]s ought to press ^u ! p1 n only duties :i* are easy & co/ !m n\ght1 b also ^? t are burd5some & exp5sive1 especially t !y w\ld will+ly give ( ^? ?+s !y enjoy = ! supply ( o!rs :o want4--,f]gusson4 ,! ,poor ,repres5tative ( ,*ri/4--,"o ev5+ at supp]1 :5 "o ( ! boys _h said ! grace1 ,come1 ,"l ,jesus1 be our ,gue/1 & bless :at ,?\ ha/ provid$1 a little fell[ look$ up & said1 ,d tell me :y ! ,"l ,jesus nev] comes4 ,we ask ,him e day to sit ) u1 & ,he nev] comes6 ,de> *ild1 only believe1 & y may be sure ,he w come1 = ,he does n despise our invitation4 ,i %all set a seat1 said ! little fell[1 & j !n !re 0 a knock at ! door4 ,a poor froz5 appr5tice ent]$1 begg+ a night's lodg+4 ,he 0 made welcome1 ! *air /ood empty = him1 e *ild want$ him to h 8 plate1 & "o 0 lam5t+ t 8 b$ 0 too small = ! /rang]1 :o 0 q t\*$ by su* uncommon att5tions4 ,! little "o _h be5 ?9k+ h>d all ! "t4 ,jesus c\ld n come1 & s ,he s5t ?is poor man 9 ,8 place3 is t x8 ,yes1 de> *ild2 t is j x4 ,e piece ( bread & e dr9k ( wat] t we give to ! poor1 or ! sick1 or ! prison]s = ,jesus' sake1 we give to ,him4--,memoir ( ,john ,falk4 ,remembrance ( ! ,poor recomm5d$4 ,i4 ,! nature ( ! ass]tion4--#a4 ,rememb] ! "w ( ! poor4 #b4 ,! deprivations ( ! poor4 #c4 ,our remembrance ( ! poor %\ld be f\nd$ on a p]sonal acqua9tance ) _! circum/ances4 ,inde$1 sir1 said a p]son ( l>ge prop]ty1 ,i am a v compassionate man2 b to tell y ! tru?1 ,i d n "k any p]son 9 want4 ,he kept alo( f ! poor4 ,,ii4 ,obligations to comply ) ! recomm5dation4--#a4 ,! dictates ( humanity require x4 #b4 ,! dem&s ( duty4 #c4 ,! rights ( ju/ice4 #d4 ,! claims ( int]e/4 ,,iii4 ,answ] objections4--,su* z3 #a4 ,my circum/ances are impov]i%$ & ,i h no?+ to sp>e4 #b4 ,*>ity mu/ beg9 at home4 #c4 ,i h a "r to d :at ,i w ) my own4 #d4 ,! poor d n des]ve to be rememb]$4--,beta4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aa-ba4 ,a ,fe>less ,def5ce ( ,fundam5tal ,tru?-- ,i4 ,does n hesitate to impea* a di/+ui%$ ,*ur* dignit>y ( inconsi/5cy4--,b :5 ,pet] 0 come to ,antio*1 ,i )/ood him to ! face1 because he 0 to be blam$1 etc4 7v]s4 #aa-ad74 ,pet] _h be5 accu/om$ to m+le ) ! ,g5tile conv]ts on ! gr\nd ( p]fect social equality4 ,influ5c$ by ! fi]ce bigots ( legalism1 :o ins9uat$ t ! circumcis$ occupi$ a sup]ior /atus to ! uncircumcis$1 he )drew f ! social circle ( ! ,g5tiles & conf9$ himself to t ( 8 ,jewi% bre?r54 ,! pliability ( 8 impulsive nature l$ him into ?is z into o!r mi/akes4 ,to create a social di/9ction betwe5 ,jew & ,g5tile 0 to und]m9e ! ,gospel4 ,paul saw at a glance ! ?reat5$ p]il1 & x ne$$ all 8 tact & c\rage to confront x4 ,?\gh x meant a public impea*m5t ( ! s9c]ity & consi/5cy ( "o ( ! mo/ v5]at$ apo/les1 ! *ampion ( ! ,g5tiles did n hesitate4 ,alone1 ev5 ,b>nabas hav+ = ! "t be+ des]t$ him1 he /ood up boldly = ! tru? ( ! ,gospel4 ,,ii4 ,is ! opportunity = an au?oritative re/atem5t ( ! tru? imp]ill$ 7v]s4 #ae-ah74--;,9 ^! v]ses ! apo/le aga9 sets =? ! fundam5tal doctr9e ( ju/ification by fai?1 )\t ! works ( ! law4 ,! ,judais]s cont5d$ t to r5\nce legal righte\sness 0 9 effect to promote s9--to make ,*ri/ ! m9i/] ( s9 7v]4 #ag74 ,paul retorts ! *>ge on ^? :o made x & %[$ t !y promote s9 :o set up legal righte\sness aga9 7v]4 #ah74 ,! reproa* ( ! ,judais]s 0 9 reality ! same t is urg$ aga9/ evangelical doctr9e /ill--t x is immoral1 plac+ ! virtu\s & vici\s 9 ! common category ( s9n]s 7,f9dlay74 ,! compla9t 0 ?is1 says ,calv91--,has ,*ri/ !re=e come to take away f u ! righte\sness ( ! law1 to make u pollut$ :o 7 holy8 ,nay1 ,paul says--he repels ! blasphemy ) dete/ation4 ,= ,*ri/ did n introduce s9 b reveal$ x4 ,he did n rob !m ( righte\sness1 b ( ! false %[ !re(4 ,,iii4 ,is made m impressive by %[+ ! effect ( ! tru? on p]sonal exp]i5ce 7v]s4 #ai-ba74--;,9 ^! words ! apo/le indicates t 8 own deliv]ance f ! law 0 effect$ by be+ dead to ! law--be+ crucifi$ ) ,*ri/2 & t 8 own spiritual life 0 orig9at$ & su/a9$ by a liv+ fai? 9 a lov+ & self-sacrific+ ,*ri/4 ,legalism is fatal to ! spiritual life 9 man4 ,:il/ x cl\ds ! ,div9e "*1 x dw>fs & petrifies ! human4 ,:at becomes ( ! sublime my/]y ( ! life hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god1 if its exi/5ce is made cont+5t on circumcision & ritual p]=mance8 ,to m5 :o put meat & dr9k on a level ) righte\sness & peace & joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 or 9 _! int]c\rse ) fell[-,*ri/ians set po9ts ( c]emony above ju/ice1 m]cy1 & fai?1 ! v idea ( a spiritual k+dom ( ,god is want+4 ,! religion ( ,jesus & ( ,paul reg5]ates ! he>t1 & f t c5tre regulates & hall[s ! :ole ongo+ ( life4 ,legalism gu>ds ! m\?1 ! h&s1 ! s5ses1 & imag9es t ?r\gh ^! x c drill ! man into ! ,div9e ord]4 ,! latt] !ory makes religion a me*anical sy/em2 ! =m] conceives x z an inw>d1 organic life4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! leav5 ( error is n easily suppress$4 #b4 ,true religion has nev] lack$ a race ( brave def5d]s4 #c4 ,exp]im5tal religion is ! be/ gu>antee ( its p]man5ce4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #aa-ac4 ,*ri/ian ,consi/5cy-- ,i4 ,may be spoilt by yield+ to an unwor?y fe> 7v]4 #ab74 ,,ii4 ,%\ld be /rictly ma9ta9$ = ! sake ( o!rs 7v]4 #ac74 ,,iii4 ,%\ld be def5d$ ) intrepid c\rage 7v]4 #aa74 ,v]4 #aa4 ,an ,a/ute ,def5d] ( ! ,fai?4 ,i4 ,"h we h an example ( true virtue1 9 ,/4 ,paul resi/+ evil to ! utmo/ ( 8 p[]4 ,9 l mann] mu/ e "o ( u resi/ evil1 fir/ 9 himself & !n 9 !m t app]ta9 to him4 ,,ii4 ,an example ( boldness & lib]ty 9 reprov+ s94--#a4 ,?is lib]ty 9 reprov+ is n ! fruit ( a bold & ra% disposition1 b is ! fruit ( ,god's ,_s1 & is s to be ackn[l$g$4 #b4 ,?is lib]ty is to be ord]$ by a s\nd m9d :]eby we are able to give a good acc\nt ( our repro(s1 bo? = ! matt] & mann] ( !m4 #c4 ,our admonitions mu/ be season$ & temp]$ ) love4 ,,iii4 ,an example ( an +5u\s & hone/ m9d4--,:5 ,paul sees ,pet] he reproves him to ! face4 ,contr>y to ?is is ! common practice 9 backbit+1 :isp]+1 & tale-be>+1 :]eby x comes to pass t :5 a man is 9 fault e man kn[s x save he :o is 9 fault4 ,we see t excell5t m51 ev5 ! *ief apo/les1 are subject to err & be deceiv$4--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #ab1 #ac4 ,! ,p[] ( ,example4--#a4 ,s weak & incon/ant are ! be/ ( m5 t1 be+ left to !mselves1 ! lea/ bla/ ( temptation w make !m break (f ! c\rse ( do+ well 9 ! v mid/1 & )\t respect ei!r to consci5ce or cr$it1 op5ly des]t x4 #b4 ,to sep>ate f a true ,*ur* & break (f communion ) its memb]s _c be attempt$ )\t s91 n ?\gh we es*ew ! (f5ce & /umbl+ ( _m4 #c4 ,( s great =ce is ! bad example ( m51 em95t1 graci\s1 & le>n$1 t n only ! weak & infirm1 b ev5 ^? :o are /rong & ri*ly end[$ ) bo? grace & p>ts1 w sometimes be corrupt$ by x4 ,x is usual = u unaw>es to e/eem su* z m ?an m5 & be+ once s f> engag$ 9 our e/eem ( !m we d n s n>r[ly exam9e _! actions z we d ^? ( o!r m54 #d4 ,an inundation ( evil examples1 ?\gh held =? by private ,*ri/ians1 is s impetu\s & ( su* =ce to c>ry o!rs along ) x1 t ev5 ! v be/ ( m5 c h>dly /& aga9/ x4--,f]gusson4 ,an ,err+ ,apo/le4 ,i4 ,pet]'s s9 0 simulation4--,among ! ,g5tiles at ,antio* he us$ ,*ri/ian lib]ty 9 eat+ ?+s =bidd5 by ! c]emonial law2 yet aft] ! com+ ( c]ta9 ,jews f ,j]usalem1 he sep>ates himself f ! ,g5tiles1 & plays ! ,jew among ! ,jews4 ,?is act ( ,pet] 0 n a s9 9 itself1 b ! circum/ances made x a s94 #a4 ,he n only ab/a9$ f meats =bidd5 by ! c]emonial law b )drew himself f ! ,g5tiles & kept company ap>t ) ! ,jews4 #b4 ,he ab/a9$ n among ! ,jews at ,j]usalem1 b at ,antio* among ! ,g5tiles1 :]e a little be=e he _h op5ly done ! contr>y1 us+ 8 ,*ri/ian lib]ty4 #c4 ,he us$ ?is ab/95ce :5 c]ta9 ,jews came f ,j]usalem to se>* out ! lib]ty ( ! ,g5tiles4 #d4 ,:ile ,pet] seeks to avoid ! small (f5ce ( "s ,jews1 he incurs a great] (f5ce ( all ! ,g5tiles4 #e4 ,?is act ( ,pet] t5d$ to ! ov]?r[+ ( ,paul's m9i/ry & ! suppress+ ( ! tru? ( ! ,gospel4 ,,ii4 ,! cause ( ,pet]'s s9 0 fe> ( (f5d+ ! ,jews4--,x 0 a s9 because he fe>$ man m ?an ,god4 ,x 0 a s91 n ( malice1 b infirmity4 ,a s9 ( infirmity is :5 !re is a purpose 9 ! he>t n to s91 & yet = all ?is ! s9 is committ$1 by reason ! w is ov]-c>ri$ by temptation1 or by viol5ce ( affection z by fe>1 ang]1 lu/4 ,,iii4 ,! effect ( ,pet]'s s94--,he drew ! ,jews & ,b>nabas to ! l dissimulation4 ,"h we see ! contagion ( an evil example4 #a4 ,m9i/]s ( ! ,^w mu/ jo9 ) good doctr9e ! example ( a good life4 #b4 ,practice 9 ! m9i/ry is a "p ( ! tea*+4 #c4 ,all sup]iors are w>n$ to g be=e _! inf]iors by good example4 #d4 ,! cons5t ( _m toge!r is n a note ( tru?4 ,pet]1 ,b>nabas1 & ! ,jews1 all toge!r are deceiv$2 ,paul alone has ! tru?4 ,ponormitane said1 ,a layman br++ ,scripture is to be pref]r$ be=e a :ole c\ncil4 ,paphnutius alone _h ! tru?1 & ! :ole c\ncil ( ,nice incl9$ to error4--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #ad-af4 ,ju/ification by ,fai?1 n by ,works4--#a4 ,?\gh private s9s1 :i* h n brok5 =? to a public sc&al1 are to be rebuk$ 9 private1 public s9s are to receive public rebukes1 t public sc&al may be remov$1 & o!rs sc>$ f tak+ enc\ragem5t to d ! l 7v]4 #ad74 #b4 ,?\gh ! b9d+ p[] ( ! c]emonial law 0 abrogat$ at ,*ri/'s dea?1 & ! practice 9 "s ?+s left z a ?+ lawful & 9 itself indiff]5t1 yet ! obs]vance1 ev5 = t "t1 0 disp5s$ ) m = ! ,jews' sake1 & 0 m tol]able 9 !m :o 7 born & educat$ "u t yoke1 ?an 9 ! ,g5tiles1 to :om t law 0 nev] giv51 & s 7 to obs]ve x1 or any "p ( x1 only 9 case ( sc&alis+ ! weak ,jews by _! neglect+ ( x 7v]4 #ad74 #c4 ,?\gh e man by nature is a *ild ( wra? & enemy to ,god1 yet ^? born )9 ! visible ,*ur* h a "r to ,*ur* privileges & to enjoy ! ext]nal means ( grace & salvation 7v]4 #ae74 #d4 ,! doctr9e ( ju/ification by fai? & n by works 0 e>ly oppos$1 & no doctr9e s mu* oppos$1 because no tru? is m necess>y to be kept pure1 z if x be kept pure sev]al o!r tru?s are kept pure also1 & if x fall o!r tru?s fall ) x 7v]4 #af74--;,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #af4 ,ju/ification by ,fai?4 ,i4 ,man is ju/ifi$ by ! m]e m]cy ( ,god4--,& !re is exclud$ by ju/ification all m]it ( congruity1 all m]itori\s works ( prep>ation wr\ght by u1 all co-op]ation ( man's w ) ,god's grace 9 ! effect+ ( our ju/ification4 ,,ii4 ,man is ju/ifi$ by ! m]e m]it ( ,*ri/4--,t is1 by ! m]itori\s ob$i5ce :i* ,he wr\ght 9 ,himself1 & n by any?+ wr\ght by ,him 9 u4 ,,iii4 ,a s9n] is ju/ifi$ by m]e fai?4--,t is1 no?+ )9 u concurs z a cause ( our ju/ification b fai?1 & no?+ appreh5ds ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce = our ju/ification b fai?4 ,?is w m easily appe> if we comp>e fai?1 hope1 & love4 ,fai? is l a h& t op5s itself to receive a gift1 & s is nei!r love nor hope4 ,love is also a h&1 b yet a h& t gives out1 communicates1 & di/ributes4 ,= z fai? receives ,*ri/ into our he>ts1 s love op5s ! he>t & p\rs our praise & ?anks to ,god & all mann] ( goodness to m54 ,hope is no h&1 b an eye t wi/fully looks & waits = ! good ?+s fai? believes4 ,!re=e1 x is ! only prop]ty ( fai? to clasp & lay hold ( ,*ri/ & ,8 b5efits4 ,,iv4 ,! practice ( !m t are ju/ifi$ is to believe4--,to put _! tru/ 9 ,*ri/4 #a4 ,fai? & practice mu/ reign 9 ! he>t & h all at comm&4 ,we mu/ n g by s5se1 feel+1 reason1 b %ut our eyes & let fai? keep our he>ts close to ! promise ( ,god4 ,fai? mu/ ov]rule & comm& nature & ! /ronge/ affections !re(4 #b4 ,:5 we "k n :at to d by reason ( ! greatness ( our di/ress1 we mu/ fix our he>ts on ,*ri/ ) sep>ation1 z he t climbs up a ladd] or "s /eep place3 ! high] he goes ! fa/] he holds4--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #ag1 #ah4 ,false ,me?ods ( ,salvation-- ,i4 ,to seek ju/ification 9 any o!r way ?an ?r\gh ,*ri/4--,if1 :ile we seek to be ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/1 we ourselves are f\nd s9n]s 7v]4 #ag74 ,,ii4 ,reflect unju/ly on ! "* ( ! only ,savi\r4--,is !re=e ,*ri/ ! m9i/] ( s98 ,god =bid 7v]4 #ag74 ,,iii4 ,aggravate our s9 by re/or+ 9 practice :at we h ab&on$ 9 !ory4--,= if ,i build aga9 ! ?+s :i* ,i de/roy$1 ,i make myself a transgressor 7v]4 #ah74 ,v]4 #ai4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,dead to ! ,law4 ,i4 ,! /ate 9 :i* ! apo/le describes himself to be4--,i am dead to ! law4 ,n ! moral law ( ,god4 ,e rational creature 9 ! univ]se is "u its dom9ion1 ! believ] z well z o!rs4 ,he mu/ escape f exi/5ce be=e he c escape f ! law ( ,god4 ,! apo/le means he is dead to x z a cov5ant betwe5 ,god & himself4 ,!re /ill /&s ! law be=e him 9 all its primitive au?ority1 purity1 & maje/y2 he hon\rs x & /rives to obey x1 & (t5 rejoices 9 ! ?\ght t ! "t w come :5 he %all h 8 s\l 9 a /ate ( p]fect con=mity to x1 b ?is is all4 ,its life-giv+1 dea?-br++ p[]s are utt]ly at an end1 & he kn[s !y are at an end4 ,he is dead to all hope f ! law1 dead to all expectation ( heav5 or ( salvation f x4 ,he builds no m hope on 8 ob$i5ce to x ?an z ?\gh ! law _h ceas$ to exi/1 & no m fe> has he ( condemnation f x4 ,! believ]1 dead to ! legal cov5ant1 re/s f x4 ,! connection betwe5 him & x is ov]1 & ) x are ov] ! feel+s )9 him1 ! pa9ful1 p]turb+1 appreh5sive1 slavi% feel+s aris+ out ( x4 ,,ii4 ,! means :]eby ! apo/le has be5 br\ght into ! /ate he describes4--,i ?r\gh ! law am dead to ! law4 ,suppose a man anxi\s to pass f "o c\ntry to ano!r1 f a dang]\s & wret*$ c\ntry to a safe & happy "o4 ,directly 9 8 road /&s a m\nta9 :i* he _c pass ov]1 & :i* he at fir/ imag9es he c )\t mu* difficulty climb4 ,he tries1 b sc>cely has he begun to brea/ x :5 a precipice /ops him4 ,he desc5ds & tries aga9 9 ano!r direction4 ,!re ano!r precipice or "s o!r ob/acle arre/s 8 c\rse2 & /ill ev] z he beg9s 8 asc5t he is baffl$1 & ! little way he contrives to m\nt s]ves only to %[ him m & m ( ! prodigi\s height ( ! m\nta91 & its /]n1 rugg$1 impassable "*4 ,at la/1 we>i$ & worn1 he>t-sick ) lab\r & disappo9tm5t1 & ?or\ghly conv9c$ t no ef=ts ( 8 c c>ry him ov]1 he lies d[n at ! m\nta9's foot 9 utt] despair1 long+ /ill to be on ! o!r side1 b mak+ n ano!r movem5t to get !re4 ,n[ ask him z he lies exhau/$ on ! gr\nd :at has occasion$ 8 torpor & despair2 he w say t m\nta9 itself3 its situation betwe5 him & ! l& ( 8 desires1 & its inaccessible heights & magnitude4 ,s /&s ! law ( ,god betwe5 ! ,*ri/ian & ! l& he longs =4 ,! impossibility ( mak+ our way to ,god by means ( ! law arises f ! ext5t ( its requirem5ts1 & ! unb5d+1 inexorable "* ( its d5unciations4 ,we c d no?+ b die to x1 s9k d[n be=e ?is broad1 high1 t]rific m\nta9 9 utt] despair4 ,:ile ?r\gh ! law ! believ] dies to all hope f ! law1 ?r\gh ! cross ( ,*ri/ he also dies to all appreh5sion f x4 ,,iii4 ,! design ( ?is deadness to ! law 9 ! ,*ri/ian's s\l4--,t ,i might live unto ,god4 ,?is liv+ unto ,god de?rones self1 discov]s to ! man ! base1 degrad+ idol to :i* he has be5 b[+ d[n1 makes him a%am$ ( ! wor%ip he has paid x1 & places on ! ?rone ( 8 he>t 8 ,savi\r & 8 ,god4 ,8 r5unciation ( 8 self-righte\sness has gradually br\ght on o!r r5unciations ( self4 ,! law driv+ him to ,*ri/ has be5 ! means ( driv+ him out ( self altoge!r4 ,x has br\ght him into ! sph]e ( ! ,gospel & among ^? s\l-/irr+ pr9ciples1 feel+s1 & aspirations connect$ ) ! ,gospel4 ,!re is no great] mi/ake ?an to imag9e t ! ,gospel has de/roy$ ! law or loos5$ 9 any degree its hold on m54 ,! ,gospel re/s on ! law4 ,b = ! law & its unb5d+1 un*angeable1 ext]nal "* ! ,gospel _h n exi/$1 = x w\ld n h be5 ne$$4 ,dead to ! law & alive unto ,god are two ?+s t g toge!r2 ! "o spr+s out ( ! o!r4 ,! m completely we die to ! law z a cov5ant1 ! m fully1 freely1 & happily %all we live unto ,god4--,c4 ,bradley4 ,dead to ! ,law by ! ,law4 ,i4 ,! p]son ju/ifi$ is dead to ! law4--,"h ! law is comp>$ to a h>d & cruel ma/]1 & we to slaves or bondm51 :o s long z !y are alive are "u ! dom9ion & at ! comm& ( _! ma/]s2 yet :5 !y are dead !y are free f t bondage1 & _! ma/]s h no m to d ) !m4 ,to be dead to ! law is to be free f ! dom9ion ( ! law4 #a4 ,9 respect ( ! accus+ & damnatory s5t5ce ( ! law4 #b4 ,9 respect ( ! p[] ( ! law4 #c4 ,9 respect ( ! rig\r ( ! law1 exact+ mo/ p]fect ob$i5ce = our ju/ification4 #d4 ,9 respect ( ! obligation ( ! consci5ce to ! obs]vance ( c]emonies4 ,,ii4 ,! ju/ifi$ p]son is dead to ! law by ! law4--,by ! law ( ,moses ,i am dead to ! law ( ,moses4 ,! law accuses1 t]rifies1 & condemns u1 & !re=e occasions u to flee unto ,*ri/ :o is ! cause t we die unto ! law4 ,z ! ne$le goes d[n & draws 9 ! ?read :i* sews ! clo?1 s ! law goes be=e & makes a way t grace may foll[ aft] & take place 9 ! he>t4 ,,iii4 ,! end ( our dea? to ! law is t we may live to ,god4--,we live to ,god wisely 9 respect ( ourselves1 godly 9 respect g ,god1 ju/ly 9 respect to m54 ,t we may live godly we mu/3 #a4 ,br+ ourselves into ! pres5ce ( ! invisible ,god & set all we d 9 ,8 sight & pres5ce4 #b4 ,we mu/ take k ( ! w ( ,god 9 all ?+s4 #c4 ,9 all we d & suff] we mu/ dep5d on ,god = success & deliv]ance4 #d4 ,9 all ?+s we mu/ give ?anks & praise to ,god4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,! ,believ] crucifi$ ) ,*ri/1 & ,*ri/ liv+ 9 ! ,believ]4 ,i4 ,! believ] is con=m$ to ! dea? ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,! nature ( ?is crucifixion4 ,x is figurative1 n lit]al2 yet real1 & n *im]ical4 ,x n only signifies suff]+ & dy+ to s91 b also to effect ?is by ! efficacy ( ,*ri/'s cross4 #b4 ,! objects to :i* ! ,*ri/ian is crucifi$1 & ! pr9ciples :i* !reby expire3 7#a7 ,! law consid]$ z a means ( ju/ification4 7#b7 ,! _w--its applause1 treasures1 gratification4 7#c7 ,self4 #c4 ,! suff]+s :i* accompany ?is crucifixion4 ,sev]e conviction & mortification4 ,! complete surr5d] ( he>t is att5d$ ) _m pangs4 ,! cont9uance ( ! /ruggle is griev\s4 ,,ii4 ,! believ] p>ticipates 9 ! life ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,! pr9ciple ( ! life--,*ri/ liv+ 9 ! s\l4 #b4 ,! evid5ces ( ?is life--holy temp]s1 spiritual conv]sation1 b5evol5t actions4 #c4 ,! in/rum5t by :i* ?is life is introduc$ & ma9ta9$ 9 ! s\l--fai?4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,?is subject furni%es a te/ to try ! reality ( our religion & ! measure ( our atta9m5ts4 #b4 ,exposes ! delusion ( ,ph>isees1 hypocrites1 & ant9omians4 #c4 ,exhibits ! dignity1 felicity1 & exalt$ hopes ( ! real believ]4--,delta4 ,! ,religi\s ,life ( ! ,apo/le-- ,i4 ,0 *>act]is$ f ! beg9n+ by promptitude ( action4 ,,ii4 ,0 m>k$ by a con/ant solicitude = 8 own p]sonal salvation4 ,,iii4 ,0 em95t = its _s ( devotion4 ,,iv4 ,0 "o ( high fell[%ip ) ! ,div9e4 ,v4 ,_h its f\ndation & p[] 9 a liv+ fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,tru?s to live on4--,"s "o has said1 ,give me a great tru? t ,i may live on x4 ,& ! prea*] may well say1 ,give me a great tru? t ,i may prea* x4 ,!re are _m great tru?s 9 ?is v]se4 ,& yet h[ simply are !y put6 ,! fir/ great tru? taught 9 ?is v]se is ! on5ess betwe5 ,*ri/ & ^? :o believe 9 ,him4 ,:at ,/4 ,paul means is ?is1 t hav+ di$ ) ,*ri/ on ! cross1 he has 9 ,*ri/ paid ! p5alty ( s91 & x is no long] 8 old self t lives & rules1 b ,*ri/ lives 9 him4 ,& is n ?is ! ,*ri/ ,i want8 ,n only a ,*ri/ to copy1 n a ,*ri/ outside me1 b a ,*ri/ liv+ & reign+ )94 ,! believ] lives by fai?1 & fai? lives on ! promises1 = fai? is a lov+ tru/4 ,! pres5ce or abs5ce ( fai? rules ! :ole de/9y ( e man4 ,! man :o believes w live "o way4 ,! unbeliev] w live 9 ano!r way4 ,if y h ?is simple tru/ 9 ,*ri/1 y may appropriate ! la/ clause ( ! v]se1 ,he lov$ me1 & gave ,himself = me4 ,:5 did t love beg98 ,nev]4 ,:5 w t love end8 ,nev]4 ,e human tie may p]i%1 ,fri5d to fri5d ungrateful prove1 ,mo!rs cease _! own to *]i%1 ,heav5 & e>? at la/ remove2 ,b no *anges ,c att5d ! ,savi\r's love4 ,= ^? ,*ri/ loves ,he w und]take altoge!r4 ,he gives !m ,8 peace1 ,8 joy1 ,8 smile1 ,8 arm1 ,8 h&1 ,8 home4 ,= ,he gave ,himself4 ,!re are all treasures 9 ,him4 ,/r5g? = e ne$1 wisdom = e "q1 com=t = e sorr[1 heal+ = e w\nd1 provision = e day4 ,= me1 s insignificant1 unwor?y1 s bad2 = me1 ^: iniquities h d>k5$ ! blue heav5s2 = me1 a slave ( s94 ,:y 0 ,i made to he> ,?y voice ,& ent] :ile !re's room1 ,:ile ?\s&s made a wret*$ *oice1 ,& r />ve ?an come8 ',twas ! same love t spread ! fea/1 ,t g5tly =c$ me 91 ,else ,i _h /ill refus$ to ta/e1 ,& p]i%$ 9 my s94 --,f4 ,h>p]1 ,m4,a4 ,! ,love ( ! ,son ( ,god to ,m54 ,i4 ,! exi/5ce ( ?is amaz+ affection4--,let n ! /rang5ess ( ! love /agg] u into d\bt or disbelief1 b let u receive & re/ 9 ! reveal$ fact4 ,view$ f ! side ( ! ,div9e1 x is affection f a sup]ior t[>ds ^? va/ly inf]ior4 ,view$ f ! side ( ! human be+s belov$1 x is an affection altoge!r undes]v$4 ,! contra/ betwe5 ,8 dignity & our dem]it is ! backgr\nd on :i* ,8 love /&s out conspicu\sly4 ,,ii4 ,! pro( ( affection ,he gave4--,n left to ass]tion or speculation1 b prov$ by a public act4 ,:at he did expresses :at ,he felt4 ,he %[$ x op5ly by self-d5ial & self-surr5d]4 ,he gave n ,8 sub/ance or possessions1 n ano!r be+1 b to procure our salvation & express ,8 love ,he deliv]$ up ,8 own p]son4 ,,iii4 ,! p]sonality or individuality ( ! affection4--,he di$ = all & = ea*4 ,8 love to ea* human be+ might be inf]r$ f t to ! :ole race1 b x is affirm$ directly4 ,ea* s+ly _h a di/9ct place 9 ,8 lov+ dea?4 ,ea* 0 a unit be=e ,him1 & _h a p]sonal int]e/ 9 ,8 affection4--,w4 ,smiley1 ,b4,a4 ,! ,life ( ,fai?4 ,i4 ,! life :i* ! apo/le liv$ 9 ! fle%4--#a4 ,8 :ole life 0 a life ( religi\s decision4 ,he made 8 *oice & nev] falt]$ 9 x4 ,he saw :at he _h to d1 & he began to d x at once4 ,he all[$ no p>ley ) ! enemy4 ,nor 0 ?is resolution fleet+2 x cont9u$ ?r\gh life4 #b4 ,8 life 0 m>k$ by a solemn reg>d & c>e = 8 own p]sonal salvation4--,!re are two s\rces ( religi\s dang] ( :i* we are n always suffici5tly aw>e--zeal = doctr9al tru?1 & active employm5t 9 promot+ ! spread ( tru?4 ,h[ possible x is t1 ?r\gh ! trea*]y ( our he>ts1 ev5 ^! may be all[$ ins5sibly to sap ! v f\ndations ( t solemn fe>1 z to our own selves1 :i* ought to influ5ce u6 ,rememb] t tru? is n ! sub/ance ( salvation b its in/rum5t4 ,wat] o!rs1 b neglect n y\r own v9ey>d4 #c4 ,8 life 0 truly a life ( devotion4--,8 0 a life ( pray]4 ,philosophy asks = a reason = ! efficacy ( pray]1 & wait+ = an answ]1 nev] prays at all4 ,religion he>s t ,god w be inquir$ ( by u1 ?ankfully b5ds ! knee1 t\*es ! gold5 sceptre1 & be>s away ! bless+4 ,we always want2 we mu/ always pray4 ,& wi% we = a model ( high aspiration 9 pray]8 ,let ! apo/le elevate & exp& our languid desires4 #d4 ,8 life 0 "o ( heav5ly-m9d$ness4--,he liv$ inde$ 9 ! fle%1 b 8 life 0 9 heav54 ,heav5ly-m9d$ness is ! result ( ?ree ?+s--an assurance ( pres5t acceptance ) ,god1 habitual int]c\rse ) ,him ?r\gh ,8 ,son1 & ! ext9ction ( ! worldly _s4 ,our fe>s & av]sions result f pr9ciples directly opposite4 #e4 ,8 life 0 "o ( *e]ful submission to provid5tial appo9tm5ts4--,8 0 no life ( envi$ ease4 ,9 e city bonds & afflictions await$ him4 ,^! disp5sations op]at$ on a t5d] & delicate m9d1 = 9 him 7 unit$ great en]gy & great t5d]ness4 ,yet ?is man1 hunt$ l a bea/ ( prey1 always pres]ves & exhibits a cont5t$ *e]fulness4 ,!re 0 no sorr[ = himself1 none all[$ to o!rs = him4 ,! pr9ciple itself reason c\ld n furni%2 b :5 furni%$ x is se5 to be mo/ reasonable4 #f4 ,8 life 0 "o ( labori\s usefulness4--,he liv$ n to himself1 b to ,*ri/ ,jesus 8 ,"l1 9 ! promotion ( ,8 w 9 ! moral b5efit & et]nal salvation ( m54 ,?is 0 ! life he liv$ 9 ! fle%1 ev5 to spread ! light & influ5ce ( ! ,gospel to all4 ,,ii4 ,! pr9ciple & s\rce ( 8 life4--#a4 ,x is ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,its object1 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,x receives ,8 words z true1 & reg>ds ,him z an aton+ sacrifice4 ,he gave ,himself = me4 #b4 ,9 its nature x is confid+ & appropriat+4--,h[ does fai? connect itself ) ! results /at$8 7#a7 ,x reg5]ates z well z ju/ifies4 7#b7 ,x produces vital union ) ,*ri/4 7#c7 ,x is habitual 9 its ex]cise4 7#d7 ,x is realis+4 ,x gives a spiritual appreh5sion ( invisible & et]nal realities4--,r4 ,watson4 ,self-aboli%$ & ,replac$4--,c>ol9e ,h]s*el1 ! si/] ( ! great a/ronom]1 0 ?r\gh all h] life ! mo/ atta*$ s]vant ( h] bro!r4 ,%e call$ h]self a m]e tool1 :i* my bro!r _h ! tr\ble ( %>p5+4 ,%e le>n$ ! details ( obs]v+ ) su* success t %e indep5d5tly discov]$ eight comets4 ,h] devotion 0 mo/ complete4 ,:]ev] h] bro!r 0 conc]n$ %e aboli%$ self & replac$ h] nature ) 84 ,hav+ no ta/e = a/ronomy1 h] "w at fir/ 0 di/a/eful to h]2 b %e conqu]$ ?is & liv$ to help 8 "w & fame4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,! ,p]ils ( ,false ,tea*+4 ,i4 ,x seeks to base p]sonal righte\sness on an effete legalism4--,if righte\sness come by ! law4 ,,ii4 ,x defeats ! graci\s purposes ( ,god4--,i d n fru/rate ! grace ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,x r5d]s ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ nugatory4--,!n ,*ri/ is dead 9 va94 ,fru/rat+ ,div9e ,grace4--#a4 ,! jo9+ ( works ) fai? 9 ! mann] ( ju/ification is a total exclud+ ( ,god's free grace & fav\r f any h& 9 ! "w4 ,grace admits ( no p>tn]4 ,if grace does n all1 x does no?+2 if any?+ be add$1 t addition makes grace to be no grace4 #b4 ,t ! apo/le do? exclude 9 ?is dispute f hav+ any influ5ce 9 ju/ification ! works1 n only ( ! c]emonial b also ( ! moral law1 appe>s f ?is--t he opposes ! m]it ( ,*ri/'s dea? to all m]it ( our own1 :e!r by ob$i5ce to ! "o law or ! o!r4 #c4 ,if !re _h be5 any o!r way possible by :i* ! salvation ( s9n]s c\ld h be5 br\ght ab\t b by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 !n ,*ri/ w\ld n h di$4 ,to suppose ,*ri/ di$ 9 va9 or )\t cause is an absurdity4 ,if ju/ification c\ld h be5 atta9$ by works or any o!r means1 !n ,8 dea? _h be5 9 va91 & x 7 an absurd ?+ to suppose ,he w\ld h di$ 9 t case4--,f]gusson4 ,ju/ification by ,works makes ,void ! ,grace ( ,god4 ,i4 ,grace mu/ /& :olly & entirely 9 itself4--,god's grace _c /& ) man's m]it4 ,grace is n grace unless x be freely giv5 e way4 ,grace & works ( grace 9 ! caus+ ( ju/ification c no m /& toge!r ?an fire & wat]4 ,,ii4 ,! apo/le answ]s ! objection t if a s9n] is ju/ifi$ only by fai? 9 ,*ri/ !n we aboli% ! grace ( ,god4--,he %[s t if we be ju/ifi$ by our own fulfilm5t ( ! law !n ,*ri/ di$ 9 va9 to fulfil ! law = u4 ,,iii4 ,we h "h a notable gr\nd ( true religion4--,t ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is made void if any?+ be jo9$ ) x 9 ! "w ( our ju/ification z a means to satisfy ,god's ju/ice & to m]it ! fav\r ( ,god4 ,!re=e ! doctr9e ( ju/ification by works is a manife/ error4--,p]k9s4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,:o ha? bewit*$ y8--,fasc9at$ y1 z if ov]look$ by ! evil eye1 s t y\r bra9 is confus$4 ,! ,galatians 7 reput$ to possess acute intellects3 ! apo/le m>vell$ ! m at _! defection4 ,t y %\ld n obey ! tru?4--,omitt$ 9 ,r4,v4 ,be=e ^: eyes ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? be5 evid5tly set =?1 crucifi$4--,9 prea*+1 a vivid portraiture ( ,*ri/ crucifi$ has be5 set be=e y z if depict$ 9 graphic *>act]s impossible to mi/ake4 ,v]4 #c4 ,hav+ begun 9 ! ,_s1 are ye n[ made p]fect by ! fle%8--,:at mon/r\s folly is ?is6 ,w y s violate ! ,div9e ord] ( progress8 ,! fle% may be easily mi/ak5 = ! ,_s1 ev5 by ^? :o h made progress1 unless !y cont9ue to ma9ta9 a pure fai? 7,b5gel74 ,v]4 #d4 ,h ye suff]$ s _m ?+s 9 va98--,s9ce ye might h avoid$ !m by pr(ess+ ,judaism4 ,w ye lose ! rew>d promis$ = all suff]+8 ,v]4 #e4 ,he t worke? miracles among y4--,9 y1 at y\r conv]sion & s9ce4 ,v]4 #f4 ,ev5 z ,abraham believ$ ,god4--,:]e ju/ification is !re ! ,_s is1 s t if ! =m] comes by fai? ! latt] mu/ also4 ,v]4 #h4 ,prea*$ be=e ! ,gospel unto ,abraham4--,?us ! ,gospel 9 its ess5tial g]m is old] ?an ! law1 ?\gh ! full developm5t ( ! =m] is subsequ5t to ! latt]4 ,! promise to ,abraham 0 9 anticipation ( ! ,gospel1 n only z ann\nc+ ! ,messiah1 b also z involv+ ! doctr9e ( righte\sness by fai?4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,z _m z are ( ! works ( ! law are "u ! curse4--,?is ! ,scripture itself decl>es4 ,x utt]s an ana!ma aga9/ all :o fail to fulfil e s+le ord9ance conta9$ 9 ! book ( ! law 7,deut4 xxvii4 #bf74 ,v]4 #ac4 ,*ri/ ha? r$eem$ u f ! curse4--,b\ght u (f f our bondage & f ! curse "u :i* all lie :o tru/ to ! law4 ,! ransom price ,he paid 0 ,8 own preci\s blood 7#a ,pet4 i4 #ah1 #ai74 ,curs$ is e "o t hange? on a tree4--,*ri/'s be>+ ! p>ticul> curse ( hang+ on ! tree is a sample ( ! g5]al curse :i* ,he repres5tatively bore4 ,n t ! ,jews put to dea? malefactors by hang+1 b aft] hav+ put !m to dea? o!rwise1 9 ord] to br& !m ) peculi> ignom9y1 !y hung ! bodies on a tree1 & su* malefactors 7 accurs$ by ! law4 ,! ,jews 9 contempt call$ ,him ! hang$ "o4 ,hung betwe5 heav5 & e>? z ?\gh unwor?y ( ei!r4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,! cov5ant1 t 0 confirm$ be=e ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 ! law _c disannul4--,f ! recognis$ inviolability ( a human cov5ant 7v]4 #ae71 ! apo/le argues ! impossibility ( violat+ ! ,div9e cov5ant4 ,! law _c set aside ! promise4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,:]e=e !n s]ve? ! law8--,z x is ( no avail = ju/ification1 is x ei!r useless or contr>y to ! cov5ant ( ,god8 ,x 0 add$ because ( transgressions4--,to br+ out into cle>] view ! transgression ( ! law2 to make m5 m fully consci\s ( _! s9s1 by be+ p]ceiv$ z transgression ( ! law1 & s make !m long = ! promis$ ,savi\r4 ,x 0 orda9$ by angels 9 ! h& ( a ,m$iator4--,z in/rum5tal enactors ( ! law4 ,9 ! giv+ ( ! law ! angels 7 repres5tatives ( ,god2 ,moses1 z m$iator1 repres5t$ ! p4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,n[ a ,m$iator is n a m$iator ( "o1 b ,god is "o4--,! v idea ( m$iation supposes two p]sons at lea/1 betwe5 :om ! m$iation is c>ri$ on4 ,! law !n is ( ! nature ( a contract betwe5 two p>ties--,god on ! "o h&1 & ! ,jewi% p on ! o!r4 ,x is only valid s long z bo? p>ties fulfil ! t]ms ( ! contract4 ,x is !re=e cont+5t & n absolute4 ,unlike ! law1 ! promise is absolute & unconditional4 ,x dep5ds on ! sole decree ( ,god4 ,!re are n two contract+ p>ties4 ,!re is no?+ ( ! nature ( a /ipulation4 ,! ,giv] is ev]y?+1 ! recipi5t no?+ 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #bb4 ,! ,scripture ha? conclud$ all "u s94--,! writt5 lett] 0 ne$$ s z p]man5tly to convict man ( disob$i5ce to ,god's comm&4 ,he is %ut up "u condemnation z 9 a prison4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,! law 0 our s*oolma/] to br+ u unto ,*ri/4--,z a tutor1 *eck+ our s9ful prop5sities1 mak+ ! consci\sness ( ! s9ful pr9ciple m vivid1 & %[+ ! ne$ ( =giv5ess & fre$om f ! bondage ( s94 ,v]4 #bf4 ,ye are all ! *ildr5 ( ,god4--,no long] *ildr5 requir+ a tutor1 b sons emancipat$ & walk+ at lib]ty4 ,v]4 #bh4 ,ye are all "o 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4--,no class privileg$ above ano!r1 z ! ,jews "u ! law _h be5 above ! ,g5tiles4 ,diff]5ce ( sex makes no diff]5ce 9 ,*ri/ian privileges4 ,b "u ! law ! male sex _h great privileges4 ,v]4 #bi4 ,if ye be ,*ri/'s1 !n are ye ,abraham's se$ & heirs4--,*ri/ is ,abraham's se$1 & all :o are baptis$ into ,*ri/1 put on ,*ri/ 7v]4 #bg71 & are "o 9 ,*ri/ 7v]4 #bh71 are *ildr5 entitl$ to ! inh]itance ( promise4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-e4 ,! ,deceptive ,glam\r ( ,error-- ,i4 ,div]ts ! gaze ( ! s\l f ! mo/ sugge/ive tru?4--,be=e ^: eyes ,jesus ,*ri/ ha? be5 evid5tly set =?1 crucifi$ 7v]4 #a74 ,! cross ( ,*ri/ 0 ! great !me ( ,paul's prea*+4 ,he depict$ x 9 su* vivid col\rs & dwelt on e detail ( ! /ory ) su* int5se e>ne/ness & lov+ emphasis1 t ! ,galatians 7 arre/$1 excit$1 *>m$4 ,!y 7 smitt5 ) a s5se ( s94 ,!y seem$ to be actors 9 ! sc5e1 z if _! own h&s _h driv5 9 ! nails t pi]c$ ! sacr$ ,victim4 ,!y 7 b[$ ) %ame & humiliation1 & 9 an agony ( rep5tance !y ca/ !mselves be=e ! ,crucifi$ & took ,him = _! ,*ri/ & ,k+4 ,:ile !y look$ to ,jesus !y 7 secure1 b :5 !y li/5$ to ! deceptive voice ( error1 _! gaze 0 div]t$1 & ! deep significance ( ! cross became obscur$4 ,!n backslid+ began4 ,l m>9]s los+ sight ( _! guid+ />1 !y drift$ into /range wat]s4 ,! cross is ! c5tral =ce ( ,*ri/ianity2 :5 x fades f view ,*ri/ianity decl9es4 ,z ! sun draws ! vap\rs ( ! sea1 & !n pa9ts a ra9b[ on !m1 s ,*ri/ draws m5 & !n glorifies !m4 ,8 attraction is l t ( ! sun4 ,x is magnetic too1 l t ( ! magnet to ! pole4 ,x is n simply ! ,*ri/ t is ! magnet2 x is ! crucifi$ ,*ri/4 ,x is n ,*ri/ )\t ! cross1 nor ! cross )\t ,*ri/2 x is bo? ( !m toge!r4 ,,ii4 ,confuses ! m9d z to ! nature & value ( spiritual ag5cies4--#a4 ,conc]n+ ! me?od ( _! fir/ reception4--,receiv$ ye ! ,_s by ! works ( ! law1 or by ! he>+ ( fai?8 7v]4 #b74 ,mak+ x appe> t spiritual bless+s 7 acquir$ by outw>d obs]vance r ?an by inw>d contemplation & fai?4 ,confus+ ! true me?od ( moral reg5]ation1 x arre/s all gr[? & advancem5t 9 ! spiritual life4 ,x ?r[s back ! s\l on ! we>y r\nd ( toilsome & hopeless human ef=t4 #b4 ,conc]n+ ! purpose = :i* !y 7 giv54--,hav+ begun 9 ! ,_s1 are ye n[ made p]fect by ! fle%8 7v]4 #c74 ,x 0 a rev]sal ( ! ,div9e ord]4 ,hav+ begun 9 ! ,_s1 s !y mu/ cont9ue1 or !y w\ld be undone4 ,x 0 absurd to look = p]fection 9 ! fle%1 especially :5 !y _h discov]$ its helplessness & mis]y4 ,ph>isaic ord9ances c\ld d no?+ to consummate ! "w ( fai? & love2 ,moses c\ld n lead !m high] ?an ,*ri/2 circumcision c\ld nev] effect :at ! ,holy ,gho/ fail$ to d4 ,spiritual results c be br\ght ab\t only by spiritual ag5cies4 #c4 ,r5d]+ suff]+ on behalf ( ! tru? mean+less4--,h ye suff]$ s _m ?+s 9 va98 7v]4 #d74 ,! ,galatians on _! conv]sion 7 expos$ to ! fi]ce/ p]secution f ! ,jews & f _! own c\ntrym5 incit$ by ! ,jews4 ,no "o c\ld come out ( hea!n society & esp\se ! cause ( ,*ri/ 9 ^? days1 nor c he d s to-day1 )\t mak+ himself a m>k = ridicule & viol5ce1 )\t ! rupture ( family & public ties1 & _m pa9ful sacrifices4 ,b if ! tru? may be s easily ab&on$1 all e>ly /ruggles aga9/ opposition & all ! educative influ5ce & promis$ rew>d ( suff]+ mu/ g = no?+4 ,x is disappo9t+ & disa/r\s :5 a y\?ful zeal = religion deg5]ates 9 matur] life into apa?y & worldl9ess1 :5 ! great pr9ciples ( "r & lib]ty1 = :i* our fa!rs f\ght & suff]$1 are treat$ by _! desc5dants ) sup9e indiff]5ce4 ,,iii4 ,creates misconceptions z to ! ,div9e me?od ( m9i/]+ spiritual bless+4--,he t m9i/]e? to y ! ,_s1 & worke? miracles1 doe? he x by ! works ( ! law1 or by ! he>+ ( fai?8 7v]4 #e74 ,"o ( ! mo/ subtle effects ( error is to susp5d ! m9d 9 a /ate ( hesitation & d\bt4 ,x is a dang]\s mood4 ,confid5ce 9 ! tru? is %ak51 & = ! mom5t ! s\l has no?+ /able on :i* to lay hold4 ,x is ! opportunity = ! enemy1 & damage is done :i* ev5 a subsequ5t return to ! tru? does n :olly efface4 ,paul saw ! p]il ( 8 conv]ts1 & he sugge/s ?is te/--! ,_s ( ,god _h put ,8 seal on ! apo/le's prea*+ & on ! fai? ( 8 he>]s4 ,did any su* manife/ation accompany ! prea*+ ( ! legali/s8 ,he takes 8 /& on ! indubitable evid5ce ( ! "w ( ! ,_s4 ,x is ! only safe gr\nd = ! *ampion ( exp]im5tal ,*ri/ianity 7#a ,cor4 ii4 #ad1 #ae74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,e error is ! di/ortion ( "s tru?4 #b4 ,! cross is ! c5tral tru? ( ,*ri/ianity4 #c4 ,! highe/ tru?s are spiritually disc]n$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #a4 ,fai?ful ,repro(4--#a4 ,! m9i/] :5 he is call$ to insi/ ^u ! cle>+ up ( tru?1 :e!r positively by %[+ :at is reveal$ 9 ,scripture or controv]sially by refut+ errors1 %\ld mix 8 disc\rse ) exhortation & repro(1 to excite & quick5 ! affections ( 8 he>]s4 #b4 ,false tea*]s1 :o by fair words deceive ! simple1 are spiritual sorc]]s1 & error is spiritual wit*craft4 ,z sorc]]s by delud+ ! s5ses make p appreh5d t !y see :at !y see n1 s false tea*]s1 by ca/+ a mi/ ( seem+ reason be=e ! und]/&+1 delude x1 & make ! delud$ p]son to believe t to be tru? :i* is n4 #c4 ,?\gh ,*ri/ & ,8 suff]+s are to be vividly repres5t$ & pictur$ by ! pla9 & p[]ful prea*+ ( ! ,gospel1 yet x does n foll[ !y are to be artificially pa9t$ ) col\rs on /one or timb] = religi\s use4 ,! grav5 image is a tea*] ( lies 7,hab4 ii4 #ah74--;,f]gusson4 ,! ,folly ( ,disob$i5ce4 ,i4 ,we are wise 9 matt]s ( ! _w1 b 9 matt]s conc]n+ ! k+dom ( heav5 ! mo/ ( u are fools1 besott$ & bewit*$ ) worldly c>es & pleasures1 )\t s5se 9 matt]s ( religion2 l a piece ( wax )\t =m1 fit to take ! =m & pr9t ( any religion4 ,,ii4 ,! tru? "h m5tion$ is ! heav5ly doctr9e ( ! ,gospel1 s call$ because x is absolute tru? )\t error1 & because x is a mo/ wor?y tru?--! tru? accord+ to godl9ess4 ,,iii4 ,! (fice ( ! m9i/] is to set =? ,*ri/ crucifi$4--#a4 ,! m9i/ry ( ! ,^w mu/ be pla91 p]spicu\s1 & evid5t1 z if ! doctr9e 7 pictur$ & pa9t$ out be=e ! eyes ( m54 #b4 ,x mu/ be p[]ful & lively 9 op]ation1 & z x 7 crucify+ ,*ri/ )9 u & caus+ u to feel ! virtue ( ,8 passion4 ,! ,^w prea*$ mu/ pi]ce into ! he>t l a two-edg$ sword4 #c4 ,! effectual & p[]ful prea*+ ( ! ,^w /&s 9 ?ree ?+s3 7#a7 ,true & prop] int]pretation ( ! ,scripture4 7#b7 ,sav\ry & :olesome doctr9e ga!r$ out ( ! ,scriptures truly exp\nd$4 7#c7 ,! application ( ! said doctr9e1 ei!r to ! in=mation ( ! judgm5t or ! re=mation ( ! life4 ,,iv4 ,! duty ( all believ]s is to behold ,*ri/ crucifi$4--,& we mu/ behold ,him by ! eye ( fai?1 :i* makes u bo? see ,him & feel ,him1 z x 71 crucifi$ 9 u4 #a4 ,by behold+ ,*ri/ crucifi$ we see our mis]y & wick$ness4 #b4 ,?is sight br+s u true & lively com=t4 #c4 ,?is sight ( ,*ri/ makes a wond]ful *ange 9 u4 ,! *ameleon takes ! col\rs ( ! ?+s x sees & t are ne> to x2 & ! believ+ he>t takes to x ! disposition & m9d t 0 9 ,*ri/--,p]k9s4 ,attractiv5ess ( ,wor?4--,9 ! ,p>is ,salon "s few ye>s ago !re 0 a bu/ ( ! pa9t] ,baudry by ,paul ,dubois1 "o ( ! greate/ mod]n sculptors4 ,mr4 ,edmund ,gosse 0 sitt+ to contemplate ?is bu/ :5 an ,am]ican g5tleman /roll$ by1 caught sight ( x1 & aft] hov]+ r\nd x = "s "t came & sat by 8 side & wat*$ x4 ,pres5tly he turn$ to ,mr4 ,gosse inquir+ if he c\ld tell him ^: x 01 & :e!r x 0 ?\ght mu* (1 add+ ) a *>m+ mode/y1 ,i don't "k any?+ ab\t art2 b ,i f\nd t ,i c\ld n get pa/ t head4 ,w\ld t we c\ld s set =? ,*ri/ t ,8 ,^w might be fulfill$1 ,i1 if ,i be lift$ up1 w draw all m5 unto me6 7,john xii4 #cb74 ,v]s4 #b-e4 ,se>*+ ,que/ions4--#a4 ,z to ! mode ( receiv+ ! ,_s 7v]4 #b74 #b4 ,z to ! folly ( expect+ advancem5t by sub/itut+ an inf]ior = a sup]ior =ce 7v]4 #c74 #c4 ,z to ! uselessness ( suff]+ 7v]4 #d74 #d4 ,z to ! ex]cise ( spiritual & miracul\s p[] 7v]4 #e74 ,v]4 #d4 ,suff]+ = ! ,tru?4--#a4 ,!y may suff] _m ?+s = tru? :o aft]w>ds fall f x4 ,z ! example ( o!rs1 p>ticul> int]e/ & g5]al applause w make ev5 hypocrites suff] mu*1 s cont9u$ suff]+ w make ev5 ! godly fa9t = a "t4 ,! be/1 be+ left to !mselves1 9 an h\r ( temptation1 w turn _! back ^u tru?1 s t no pr(ession1 no exp]i5ce or remembrance ( ! joy & sweetness f\nd 9 ! way ( tru?1 nor _! =m] suff]+s = x1 w make !m adh]e to x4 #b4 ,:atev] h be5 ! suff]+s = tru?1 !y are all 9 va91 lo/ & to no purpose1 if ! p>ty make defection f & turn 8 back ^u ! tru?4 #c4 ,?\gh ^? :o h suff]$ mu* = ! tru? %\ld aft]w>ds fall f x1 we are to keep *>ity t[>ds !m1 hop+ ,god w give !m rep5tance & reclaim !m4 ,all our %>pness t[>ds !m ought to be wisely temp]$1 by express+ ! *>itable ?\ghts we h ( !m4--,f]gusson4 ,! ,uses ( ,suff]+4--#a4 ,!y s]ve = trial ( m51 t x may appe> :at is hidd5 9 _! he>ts4 #b4 ,!y s]ve = ! correction ( ?+s amiss 9 u4 #c4 ,!y s]ve z docum5ts & w>n+s to o!rs1 especially 9 public p]sons4 #d4 ,!y are m>ks ( adoption if we be cont5t to obey ,god 9 !m4 #e4 ,!y are ! trodd5 & beat5 way to ! k+dom ( heav54--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #e4 ,miracles confirmatory ( ! ,tru?4--#a4 ,! ,"l accompani$ ! fir/ prea*+ ( ! ,gospel ) ! work+ ( miracles t ! tru? ( ! doctr9e might be confirm$1 :i* be+ once suffici5tly done1 !re is no fur!r use = miracles4 #b4 ,s /rong & preval5t is ! _s ( error1 & s weak ! be/ 9 !mselves to resi/ x1 t = love to error !y w quit tru?1 ?\gh confirm$ & seal$ by ! sav+ fruits ( ,god's ,_s 9 _! he>ts4--,f]gusson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #f-i4 ,! ,abrahamic ,gospel-- ,i4 ,recognis$ ! pr9ciple t righte\sness is only by fai?4--,abraham believ$ ,god1 & x 0 acc\nt$ to him = righte\sness 7v]4 #f74 ,! promise to ,abraham conta9$ ! g]m ( ! ,gospel & 0 ! only ,gospel kn[n to pre-,*ri/ian times4 ,?\gh dimly appreh5d+ its va/ import1 ,abraham tru/$ 9 ,god's ,messianic promise1 & 8 unfalt]+ fai?1 (t5 sev]ely tri$1 0 9 ! judgm5t ( ! graci\s ,god imput$ to him z rectitude4 ,9 ?is mode ( salvation !re 0 aft] all no?+ new4 ,! righte\sness ( fai? is m anci5t ?an legalism4 ,x is z old z ,abraham4 ,9 ! ho>y patri>*al days z n[1 9 ! "t ( promise z ( fulfilm5t1 fai? is ! root ( religion2 grace invites1 righte\sness waits ^u ! he>+ ( fai?4 ,,ii4 ,0 univ]sal 9 its spiritual provisions4--,! ,scripture1 =esee+ t ,god w\ld ju/ify ! hea!n ?r\gh fai?1 prea*$ be=e ! gospel unto ,abraham1 say+1 ,9 !e %all all nations be bless$ 7v]4 #h74 ,twice is ,abraham designat$ ! fri5d ( ,god4 ,! ,arabs /ill call him ! fri5d4 ,8 image has impress$ itself ) s+ul> =ce on ! ,ori5tal m9d4 ,he is ! noble/ figure ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 surpass+ ,isaac 9 =ce1 ,jacob 9 purity1 & bo? 9 dignity ( "*4 ,8 religion exhibits a h]oic /r5g? & firmness1 b at ! same "t a l>ge-he>t$1 g5ial humanity1 an elevation & s]5ity ( m9d1 to :i* ! temp] ( ^? :o boa/$ !mselves 8 *ildr5 0 utt]ly oppos$4 ,fa!r ( ! ,jewi% race1 ,abraham 0 no ,jew4 ,he /&s be=e u 9 ! morn+ light ( revelation a simple1 noble1 ar*aic type ( man1 true fa!r ( _m nations4 ,& 8 fai? 0 ! secret ( ! greatness :i* has comm&$ = him ! rev]5ce ( f\r ?\s& ye>s4 ,8 tru/ 9 ,god made him wor?y to receive s imm5se a tru/ = ! future ( mank9d 7,f9dlay74 ,,iii4 ,%>es its privilege & bless+ ) all :o believe4--,!y :i* are ( fai?1 ! same are ! *ildr5 ( 4 4 4 are bless$ ) fai?ful ,abraham 7v]s4 #g1 #i74 ,) ,abraham's fai? ! ,g5tiles inh]it 8 bless+4 ,!y 7 n simply bless$ 9 him1 ?r\gh 8 fai? :i* receiv$ & h&$ d[n ! bless+ b bless$ ) him4 ,_! righte\sness re/s on ! same pr9ciple z 84 ,read+ ! /ory ( ,abraham1 we witness ! bright dawn ( fai?1 its spr+time ( promise & ( hope4 ,^! morn+ h\rs pass$ away2 & ! sacr$ hi/ory %uts u 9 to ! h>d s*ool ( ,mosaism1 ) its isolation1 its me*anical r\t9e & ritual drap]y1 its yoke ( legal exaction ev] gr[+ m burd5some4 ,( all ?is ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ 0 to "k no?+4 ,x 0 call$ to ent] into ! lab\rs ( ! legal c5turies )\t ! ne$ ( %>+ _! burd5s4 ,9 ! ,fa!r ( ! ,fai?ful & ! ,fri5d ( ,god ,g5tile believ]s 7 to see _! exempl>1 to f9d ! w>rant = t suffici5cy & fre$om ( fai? ( :i* ! natural *ildr5 ( ,abraham unju/ly /rove to rob !m 7,f9dlay74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,gospel has an hon\rable antiquity4 #b4 ,righte\sness is ! practical side ( true religion4 #c4 ,fai? is ! way to righte\sness4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #f-i4 ,righte\sness ?r\gh ,fai?4 ,i4 ,! ,div9e me?od ( bless+ 9 pa/ ages 7v]4 #f74 ,,ii4 ,mod]n believ]s are spiritual successors ( ! mo/ em95t examples ( fai? 9 anci5t times 7v]4 #g74 ,,iii4 ,! un*ang+ ,gospel taught 9 ,holy ,scripture 7v]4 #h74 ,,vi4 ,ensures ! enjoym5t ( promis$ bless+s 7v]4 #i74 ,v]s4 #f1 #g4 ,imitators ( ,abraham's ,fai?4 ,i4 ,we mu/ h k ( ! ma9 & pr9cipal promise t\*+ ! bless+ ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 & all o!r promises dep5d+ on ! pr9cipal2 & we mu/ "k ! scope & t5or ( !m t we be n deceiv$4 ,,ii4 ,we mu/ ) ,abraham believe ! tru? & p[] ( ,god 9 ! accompli%m5t ( ! said promises1 or 9 ! work+ ( our vocation1 ju/ification1 sanctification1 glorification4 ,,iii4 ,we mu/ by fai? obey ,god 9 all ?+s1 %utt+ our eyes & suff]+ ourselves to be l$ bl9dfold1 z x 71 by ! ,^w ( ,god4 ,?us did ,abraham 9 all ?+s1 ev5 9 actions aga9/ nature4 ,b ?is practice is r>e among u4 ,= !re are ?ree ?+s :i* prevail among u--! love ( worldly hon\r1 ! love ( pleasure1 & ! love ( ri*es2 & :]e ^! be> sway !re fai? takes no place4--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #h1 #i4 ,all ,nations bless$ 9 ,abraham4--#a4 ,! cov5ant ( grace ) ,abraham ext5d$ n only to 8 c>nal se$1 b to all believ]s1 ev5 among ! ,g5tiles4 #b4 ,! bless+s promis$ to ,abraham 7 n only temporal1 b heav5ly & spiritual3 ! temporal 7 (t5 inculcat$ on ! anci5t ,*ur*1 n z if !y 7 all or ! ma9 bless+s ( ! cov5ant1 b z !y 7 %ad[s ( ?+s heav5ly4 #c4 ,! promise to ,abraham conta9$ ! sum ( ! ,gospel--! glad tid+s ( all spiritual bless+s1 & t ! ,g5tiles %\ld h access1 9 ! days ( ! ,gospel1 to ^! bless+s4 ,! ,gospel is !re=e no new doctr9e1 b ! same 9 sub/ance ) t taught to ,abraham & to ! ,*ur* "u ! ,old ,te/am5t4 #d4 ,em95t privileges be/[$ on p>ticul> p]sons d n exempt !m f walk+ to heav5 9 ! common pa?way ) o!rs4 ,abraham1 ! fa!r ( believ]s1 9 :om all nations 7 bless$1 enjoy$ ! bless+1 n because ( 8 own m]it1 b freely & by fai? z well z o!rs4--,f]gusson4 ,! ,abrahamic ,gospel int5d$ = ,all4 ,i4 ,! nation ( ! ,jews %all be call$ & conv]t$ to ! p>ticipation ( ?is bless+4--,:5 & h[1 ,god kn[s2 b x %all be done be=e ! end ( ! _w4 ,if all nations be call$1 !n ! ,jews4 ,,ii4 ,t :i* 0 =etold to ,abraham is v]ifi$ 9 our eyes4--,?is nation & _m o!r nations are at ?is day bless$ 9 ! se$ ( ,abraham4 #a4 ,give to ,god ?anks & praise t we are born 9 ^! days4 #b4 ,we mu/ am5d & turn to ,god t we may n[ be p>tak]s ( ! promis$ bless+4 #c4 ,we mu/ bless all1 d good to all1 & hurt to none4 ,,iii4 ,all m5 :o are ( ,abraham's fai? %all be p>tak]s ( ! same bless+ ) him4--,god respects n ! greatness ( our fai? s mu* z ! tru? ( x4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aj-ad4 ,! ,conflict betwe5 ! ,law & ,fai?4 ,i4 ,! law condemns ! lea/ violation ( its enactm5ts4--,curs$ is e "o t cont9ue? n 9 all ?+s 4 4 4 9 ! law to d !m 7v]4 #aj74 ,! law is a unity2 to violate a "p is to violate ! :ole4 ,x is l a p]fect bell1 e /roke res\nds ?r\gh e atom ( ! metal4 ,if ! bell is fractur$ 9 ! lea/ degree1 ! dissonance is evid5t 9 e "p4 ,law is s all-p]vasive & s p]fect t to break "o law is to be guilty ( all4 ,x is intol]ant ( all imp]fection & makes no provision to prev5t or repair imp]fection except by a rigid ob$i5ce to e /atute4 ,if ob$i5ce c\ld be p]fect f ?is mom5t onw>ds1 ! pa/ disob$i5ce w\ld n be condon$2 we %\ld be /ill liable to its p5alties1 /ill be "u ! curse4 ,to pl$ge ourselves to uns9n+ ob$i5ce is to pl$ge ourselves to ! impossible4 ,all our ef=ts to obey law--to con=m our life to ! law ( righte\sness1 ! purity & beauty ( :i* we p]ceive ev5 :ile 9 a /ate ( lawless unnature--are futile4 ,x is l runn+ alongside a p>allel pa?way into :i* we are p]petually try+ to turn ourselves1 b all 9 va94 ,we _c escape ! condemnation ( ! disob$i5t4 ,,ii4 ,! law _c ju/ify man4--,b t no man is ju/ifi$ by ! law 9 ! sight ( ,god1 x is evid5t3 =1 ,! j %all live by fai? 7v]4 #aa74 ,! law reveals our s9 & our utt] helplessness to rid ourselves ( its mis]y4 ,! law =ces out ! disease t is spread+ "u ! sk94 ,su* is its task4 ,b heal+ x does n br+4 ,! law1 says ,lu!r1 is t :i* lays d[n :at man is to d2 ! ,gospel reveals :5ce man is to obta9 help4 ,:5 ,i place myself 9 ! h&s ( ! physician1 "o bran* ( art says :]e ! disease lies1 ano!r :at c\rse to take to get quit ( x4 ,s "h4 ,! law discov]s our disease1 ! ,gospel supplies ! rem$y4 ,we become aw>e 9 critical mom5ts t our evil desires are m p[]ful ?an ! prohibition ( law & are 9 tru? fir/ /irr$ up ?or\ghly by ! prohibition4 ,& ?is disposition ( our he>t is ! decisive po9t = ! "q1 ,:e!r !n ! holy law1 ! holy1 j & good comm&m5t makes u holy1 j1 & good m58 ,! answ] to ?is is1 & rema9s a mo/ decid$1 ,no4 ,,iii4 ,! law ignores fai?4--,! law is n ( fai?3 b1 ,! man t doe? !m %all live 9 !m 7v]4 #ab74 ,its dictum is d1 n believe2 x takes no acc\nt ( fai?4 ,to grant righte\sness to fai? is to d5y x to legal works4 ,! two ways h diff]5t />t+-po9ts1 z !y lead to opposite goals4 ,f fai? "o m>*es ?r\gh ,god's righte\sness to bless+2 f works1 ?r\gh self-righte\sness1 to ! curse4 ,9 %ort1 ! legali/ tries to make ,god believe 9 him4 ,abraham & ,paul are cont5t to believe 9 ,god4 ,paul puts ! calm1 gr& image ( ,fa!r ,abraham be=e u = our patt]n1 9 contra/ ) ! n>r[1 pa9ful1 bitt] _s ( ,jewi% legalism1 inw>dly self-condemn$4 ,,iv4 ,! law1 ! great b>ri] to man's ju/ification1 is done away 9 ,*ri/4--,*ri/ ha? r$eem$ u f ! curse ( ! law 7v]4 #ac74 ,*ri/ br\ght u out ( ! curse ( ! law by ,himself volunt>ily und]go+ its p5alty & submitt+ to ! utmo/ indignity x impos$--hang+ on a tree4 ,x 0 ?is cr[n+ sc&al t %ock$ ! ,jewi% pride & made ! cross an (f5ce to !m4 ,once crucifi$1 ! "n ( ,jesus w\ld surely p]i% f ! lips ( m52 no ,jew w\ld h]eaft] d>e to pr(ess fai? 9 ,him4 ,?is 0 ,god's me?od ( rescue2 & all ! t]rors & p5alties ( law disappe>1 be+ absorb$ 9 ! cross ( ,*ri/4 ,8 r$emption 0 (f]$ to ! ,jew fir/4 ,b n to ! ,jew alone1 nor z a ,jew4 ,! "t ( release _h come = all m54 ,abraham's bless+1 long )held1 0 n[ to be imp>t$1 z x _h be5 promis$1 to all ! tribes ( ! e>?4 ,9 ! removal ( ! legal curse1 ,god comes ne> to m5 z 9 ! anci5t days4 ,9 ,*ri/ ,jesus crucifi$1 ris51 reign+1 a new _w comes into be+1 :i* re/ores & surpasses ! promise ( ! old4 ,v4 ,fai? ends ! conflict ( ! law by imp>t+ to man a sup]ior spiritual =ce4--,t we might receive ! promise ( ! ,_s ?r\gh fai? 7v]4 #ad74 ,fai? is a spiritual faculty1 & its ex]cise is made possible by ! op]ation ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,! law ( works is sup]s$$ by ! high] law ( ! ,_s4 ,x is 9 ! human s\l t law has its wide/ sweep & accompli%es its highe/ results4 ,! s\l c nev] rise high] 9 its exp]i5ce & ef=ts ?an ! law by :i* x is gov]n$4 ,! law ( s9 has debas$ & limit$ ! s\l1 & only z x is unit$ by fai? to ,*ri/ & responds to ! l(ty calls ( ,8 law w x break away f ! corruption & re/ra9ts ( ! law ( s9 & rise to ! highe/ p]fection ( hol9ess4 ,9 e law1 says ,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson1 !re is a _s1 9 e maxim a pr9ciple2 & ! law & ! maxim are laid d[n = ! sake ( cons]v+ ! _s & ! pr9ciple :i* !y en%r9e4 ,man is sev]$ f submission to ! maxim because he has got allegiance to ! pr9ciple4 ,he is free f ! rule & ! law because he has got ! _s writt5 9 8 he>t4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,x is hopeless to atta9 righte\sness by law4 #b4 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ is ! only & univ]sal way ( ob$i5ce4 #c4 ,! law is dis>m$ by obey+ x4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #aj-ab4 ,! ,inexorability ( ,law4 ,i4 ,! law r5d]s no help 9 fulfill+ its requirem5ts b curses ! incompet5t 7v]4 #aj74 ,,ii4 ,! law1 ?\gh /rictly obs]v$1 is p[]less to ju/ify 7v]4 #aa74 ,,iii4 ,! law does n admit ( fai?2 x (f]s life only to ! do] 7v]4 #ab74 ,v]4 #aa4 ,man is ju/ifi$ by ,fai? alone4--,"o day wi%+ to obta9 an indulg5ce promis$ by ! ,pope to all :o %\ld asc5d on _! knees :at is call$ ,pilate's ,/aircase1 ! poor ,saxon monk1 ,lu!r1 0 humbly creep+ up ^? /eps :5 he ?\ght he he>d a voice ( ?und] cry+ f ! bottom ( 8 he>t1 z at ,witt5b]g & ,bologna1 ,! j %all live by fai?6 ,he rises 9 amazem5t1 he %udd]s at himself1 he is a%am$ ( see+ to :at a dep? sup]/ition _h plung$ him4 ,he flies f ! sc5e ( 8 folly4 ,x 0 9 ^! words ,god !n said1 ,let !re be light1 & !re 0 light 7,g54 i4 #c74--;,d',aubign4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,! ,diff]5ce betwe5 ! ,law & ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,! law promises life to him :o p]=ms p]fect ob$i5ce1 & t = 8 works4 ,! ,gospel promises life to him :o doe? no?+ 9 ! cause ( 8 salvation1 b only believes 9 ,*ri/2 & x promises salvation to him :o believe?1 yet n = 8 fai? or = any works else1 b = ! m]it ( ,*ri/4 ,! law !n requires do+ to salvation1 & ! ,gospel believ+ & no?+ else4 ,,ii4 ,! law does n tea* true rep5tance1 nei!r is x any cause ( x1 b only an occasion4 ,! ,gospel only prescribes rep5tance & ! practice ( x1 yet only z x is a fruit ( our fai? & z x is ! way to salvation4 ,,iii4 ,! law requires fai? 9 ,god1 :i* is to put our affiance 9 him4 ,! ,gospel requires fai? 9 ,*ri/1 ! ,m$iator ,god-man2 & ?is fai? ! law nev] knew4 ,,iv4 ,! promises ( ! ,gospel are n made to ! "w1 b to ! work]2 & to ! work] n = 8 "w1 b = ,*ri/'s sake1 accord+ to ,8 "w4 ,v4 ,! ,gospel consid]s n fai? z a virtue or "w1 b z an in/rum5t1 or h&1 to appreh5d ,*ri/4 ,fai? does n cause or procure our salvation1 b z ! begg>'s h& x receives x1 be+ :olly wr\ght & giv5 ( ,god4 ,,vi4 ,?is di/9ction ( ! law & ! ,gospel mu/ be obs]v$ c>efully1 z ! two h be5 (t5 conf\nd$4 ,x has be5 errone\sly /at$ t ! law ( ,moses1 writt5 9 tables ( /one1 is ! law2 ! same law ( ,moses1 writt5 9 ! he>ts ( m5 by ! ,holy ,gho/1 is ! ,gospel4 ,b ,i say aga9 t ! law writt5 9 our he>ts is /ill ! law ( ,moses4 ,?is ov]sight 9 mi/ak+ ! di/9ction ( ! law & ! ,gospel is & has be5 ! ru9 ( ! ,gospel4--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #ac1 #ad4 ,r$emption & its ,issues4 ,i4 ,r$emption 0 effect$ by ,*ri/ endur+ ! p5alty ( violat$ law 7v]4 #ac74 ,,ii4 ,r$emption by ,*ri/ has br\ght bless+ to all nations4--,t ! bless+ ( ,abraham might come on ! ,g5tiles ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ad74 ,,iii4 ,! spiritual results ( r$emption are realis$ only by fai?4--,t we might receive ! promise ( ! ,_s ?r\gh fai? 7v]4 #ad74 ,v]4 #ac4 ,! ,curse & ,s5t5ce ( ! ,law lies on record aga9/ s9n]s1 x puts 9 its dem& aga9/ our acquittance1 & lays an obligation ^u u unto puni%m5t4 ,god w n reject nor de/roy ,8 law4 ,unless x be answ]$1 !re is no acceptance = s9n]s4 ,*ri/ answ]$ ! curse ( ! law :5 ,he 0 made a curse = u1 & s became1 z to ! ob$i5ce ( ! law1 ! end ( ! law = righte\sness to !m t believe4 ,& z to ! p5alty t x ?reat5$1 ,he bore x1 remov$ x1 & took x out ( ! way4 ,s ha? ,he made way = =giv5ess ?r\gh ! v he>t ( ! law2 x ha? n "o ^w to speak aga9/ ! p>don ( ^? :o believe4--,john ,ow54 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ae-ah4 ,! ,div9e ,cov5ant ( ,promise-- ,i4 ,is less susceptible ( violation ?an any human cov5ant4--,?\gh x be b a man's cov5ant1 yet if x be confirm$ approv$1 no man disannulle?1 or adde? !reto 7v]4 #ae74 ,common equity dem&s t a contract made betwe5 man & man is ?or\ghly b9d+ & %\ld be rigidly obs]v$2 & ! civil law l5ds all its =ce to ma9ta9 ! integrity ( its clauses4 ,h[ mu* m c]ta9 x is t ! ,div9e cov5ant %all be fai?fully upheld4 ,if x is likely t a human cov5ant w n be int]f]$ )1 x is less likely ! ,div9e cov5ant w be *ang$4 ,yet ev5 a human cov5ant may fail2 ! ,div9e cov5ant nev]4 ,x is bas$ on ! ,div9e ,^w :i* _c fail1 & its validity is pl$g$ by ! incorruptibility ( ! ,div9e "* 7,mal4 iii4 #f74 ,,ii4 ,is explicit 9 def9+ ! *annel ( its fulfilm5t4--,n[ to ,abraham & 8 se$ 7 ! promises made2 4 4 4 to ?y se$1 :i* is ,*ri/ 7v]4 #af74 ,! promise is 9 ! plural because ! same promise 0 (t5 repeat$ 7,g54 xii4 #c1 #g1 xv4 #e1 #ah1 xvii4 #g1 xxii4 #ah71 & because x involv$ _m ?+s--e>?ly bless+s to ! lit]al *ildr5 ( ,abraham 9 ,canaan1 & spiritual & heav5ly bless+s to 8 spiritual *ildr52 & bo? promis$ to ,*ri/--! ,se$ & repres5tative ,head ( ! lit]al & spiritual ,israel alike4 ,!re=e ! promise t 9 him all families ( ! e>? %all be bless$ jo9s 9 ?is "o ,se$--,*ri/--,jew & ,g5tile1 z fell[-heirs on ! same t]ms ( acceptability--by grace ?r\gh fai?2 n to "s by promise1 to o!rs by ! law1 b to all alike1 circumcis$ & uncircumcis$1 con/itut+ b "o se$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,! law1 on ! o!r h&1 contemplates ! ,jews & ,g5tiles z di/9ct se$s4 ,god makes a cov5ant1 b x is "o ( promise2 :]eas ! law is a cov5ant ( works4 ,god makes ,8 cov5ant ( promise ) ! "o ,se$--,*ri/--& embraces o!rs only z !y are id5tifi$ ) & repres5t$ by ,him 7,fausset74 ,,iii4 ,_c be set aside by ! law :i* 0 a subsequ5t revelation4--,! cov5ant1 4 4 4 ! law1 :i* 0 f\r hundr$ & ?irty ye>s aft]1 _c disannul 7v]4 #ag74 ,! promise to ,abraham 0 a prior settlem5t1 & mu/ take prec$5ce1 n only 9 "t b also 9 au?ority1 ( ! ,mosaic law4 ,x 0 a bold /roke ( ! apo/le to ?us %att] ! supremacy ( ,mosaism2 b ! appeal to antiquity 0 an argum5t ! mo/ prejudic$ ,jew 0 b\nd to respect4 ,! law ( ,moses has its rights2 x mu/ be tak5 into acc\nt z well z ! promise to ,abraham4 ,true2 b x has no p[] to cancel or re/rict ! promise1 old] by f\r c5turies & a half4 ,! lat] mu/ be adju/$ to ! e>li] disp5sation1 ! law int]pret$ by ! promise4 ,god has n made two te/am5ts--! "o solemnly committ$ to ! fai? & hope ( mank9d1 only to be retract$ & sub/itut$ by some?+ ( a diff]5t /amp4 ,he c\ld n ?us /ultify ,himself4 ,& we mu/ n apply ! ,mosaic enactm5ts1 address$ to a s+le p1 9 su* a way z to neutralise ! orig9al provisions made = ! race at l>ge4 ,our human in/9cts ( good fai?1 our rev]5ce = public compacts & e/abli%$ rights1 =bid our all[+ ! law ( ,moses to tr5* ^u ! inh]itance assur$ to mank9d 9 ! cov5ant ( ,abraham 7,f9dlay74 ,,iv4 ,impos$ no conditions ( legal ob$i5ce4--,if ! inh]itance be ( ! law1 x is no m ( promise2 b ,god gave x to ,abraham by promise 7v]4 #ah74 ,! law is a sy/em ( conditions--s mu* advantage to be ga9$ by s mu* "w done4 ,?is is all v well z a g5]al pr9ciple4 ,b ! promise ( ,god is bas$ on a v diff]5t gr\nd4 ,x is an act ( free1 sov]eign grace1 engag+ to conf] c]ta9 bless+s )\t dem&+ any?+ m f ! recipi5t ?an fai?1 :i* is j ! w to receive4 ,! law imposes obligations man is incompet5t to meet4 ,! promise (f]s bless+s all m5 ne$ & all may accept4 ,x simply asks ! acceptance ( ! bless+s by a submissive & tru/ful he>t4 ,! dem&s ( ! law are met & ! provisions ( ! cov5ant ( promise enjoy$ by an act ( fai?4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,god has a sov]eign "r to give or )hold bless+4 #b4 ,! ,div9e cov5ant ( promise is incapable ( violation4 #c4 ,fai? 9 ,god is ! simple/ & sublime/ me?od ( ob$i5ce4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ae-ah4 ,! ,promise a ,cov5ant confirm$4 ,i4 ,! promises made to ,abraham are fir/ made to ,*ri/1 & !n 9 ,*ri/ to all t believe 9 ,him4--#a4 ,le>n ! diff]5ce ( ! promises ( ! law & ! ,gospel4 ,! promises ( ! law are direct$ & made to ! p]son ( e man p>ticul>ly2 ! promises ( ! ,gospel are fir/ direct$ & made to ,*ri/1 & !n by consequ5t to !m t are by fai? +raft$ into ,*ri/4 #b4 ,we le>n to ackn[l$ge ! communion t is betwe5 ,*ri/ & u4 ,*ri/ di$ ^u ! cross1 n z a private p]son1 b z a public p]son repres5t+ ,8 p4 ,all di$ 9 ,him1 & ) ,him2 9 ! same mann] !y mu/ rise ) ,him to life4 #c4 ,"h is com=t aga9/ ! consid]ation ( our unwor?9ess4 ,!re is dignity & wor?9ess suffici5t 9 ,him4 ,our salvation /&s 9 ?is1 n t we "k & appreh5d him1 b t ,he kn[s & appreh5ds u fir/ ( all4 ,,ii4 ,! promise made to ,abraham 0 a cov5ant confirm$ by oa?4--,abraham 9 ! fir/ mak+ & 9 ! confirmation !re( mu/ be consid]$ z a public p]son repres5t+ all ! fai?ful4 ,"h we see ,god's goodness4 ,we are b\nd simply to believe ,8 b>e ,^w2 yet 9 reg>d ( our weakness ,he ratifies ,8 promise by oa?1 t !re might be no occasion ( unbelief4 ,:at c we m require ( him8 ,,iii4 ,if ! promise might be disannull$1 ! law c\ld n d x4--#a4 ,! promise1 or cov5ant1 0 made ) ,abraham1 & cont9u$ by ,god f\r hundr$ & ?irty ye>s be=e ! law 0 giv54 #b4 ,if ! law aboli% ! promise1 !n ! inh]itance mu/ come by ! law4 ,b t _c be4 ,if ! inh]itance ( et]nal life be by ! law1 x is no m by ! promise4 ,b x is by ! promise1 because ,god gave x unto ,abraham freely by promise2 !re=e1 x comes n by ! law4 ,?is giv+ 0 no private b a public donation4 ,t :i* 0 giv5 to ,abraham 0 9 him giv5 to all t %\ld believe z he did4--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #ae-ag4 ,div9e & ,human ,cov5ants4 ,i4 ,a cov5ant1 z betwe5 man & man1 is hon\rably b9d+ 7v]4 #ae74 ,,ii4 ,! ,div9e cov5ant made to ,abraham ensures ! fulfilm5t ( promises to all :o believe z ,abraham did 7v]4 #af74 ,,iii4 ,! law _c abrogate ! ,div9e cov5ant ( promise 7v]4 #ag74 ,v] #ah4 ,law & ,promise4--#a4 ,s subtle is ! _s ( error t x w seem to c$e some:at to tru?1 int5d+ to prejudice ! tru? m ?an if x _h c$$ no?+4 ,! oppos]s ( ju/ification by fai? did sometimes give fai? "s place 9 ju/ification & plead$ = a jo9t influ5ce ( works & fai?1 ( law & promise4 #b4 ,! /ate ( grace "h & glory h]eaft] is ! inh]itance ( ! ,"l's p1 ( :i* ! l& ( ,canaan 0 a type4 ,!re are only two ways ( atta9+ a "r to ?is inh]itance--"o by law1 ! o!r by promise4 #c4 ,!re c be no mixture ( ^! two1 s t a "r to heav5 %\ld be obta9$ p>tly by ! m]it ( works & p>tly by fai? 9 ! promise4 ,! only way ( atta9+ x is by ,god's free gift1 )\t ! m]it ( works4--,f]gusson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ai1 #bj4 ,! ,inf]iority ( ! ,law4 ,i4 ,x did n ju/ify b condemn ! s9n] by reveal+ 8 s94--,x 0 add$ because ( transgressions 7v]4 #ai74 ,law has no rem$ial efficacy4 ,x reveals & emphasises ! fact ( s94 ,x has no t]ror :ile x is obey$4 ,:5 x is violat$ !n x ?und]s1 & ) pitiless sev]ity t]rifies ! consci5ce & inflicts unsp>+ puni%m5t4 ,!re is no /ra9 ( m]cy 9 its voice1 or 9 ! inflexibility ( its me?ods4 ,x surr5d]s ! condemn$ to an angui% f :i* x (f]s no means ( escape4 ,x is said t1 aft] ! murd] ( ,d>nley1 "s ( ! wret*es :o 7 conc]n$ 9 x 7 f\nd w&]+ ab\t ! /reets ( ,ed9burgh cry+ p5it5tly & lam5tably = v5geance on ^? :o _h caus$ !m to %$ innoc5t blood4 ,,ii4 ,x 0 tempor>y 9 its op]ation4--,till ! se$ %\ld come to :om ! promise 0 made 7v]4 #ai74 ,! "w ( ! law 0 prep>atory & educative4 ,c5turies roll$ away & ! promis$ ,se$ 0 long 9 com+1 & x seem$ z if ! _w mu/ rema9 = ev] "u ! tutelage ( ! law4 ,all ! "t ! law 0 do+ its "w4 ,god 0 long 9 fulfill+ ,8 promise because man 0 s sl[ to le>n4 ,:5 ,*ri/1 ! promis$ ,se$1 appe>$1 ! law 0 sup]s$$4 ,its "w 0 done4 ,! prep>atory gave place to ! p]man5t2 ! reign ( law 0 displac$ by ! reign ( grace4 ,! claims ( ! law 7 dis*>g$ once = all4 ,,iii4 ,its revelation 0 ?r\gh int]m$i>ies4--,x 0 orda9$ by angels 9 ! h& ( a ,m$iator 7v]4 #ai74 ,9 ! ,jewi% e/imation ! adm9i/ration ( ! law by angels enhanc$ its spl5d\r1 & ! pomp & c]emony ) :i* ,moses made kn[n ! w & "* ( ,jehovah add$ to ! impressiv5ess & sup]iority ( ! law4 ,9 ! ,*ri/ian view ^! v me?ods 7 evid5ces ( defect & inf]iority4 ,! revelations ( ,god by ! law 7 veil$ & int]m$iate2 ! revelation by ,grace is direct & imm$iate4 ,"u ! law ,god 0 a di/ant & obscur$ p]sonality1 & ! p unfit to ent] ,8 sacr$ pres5ce2 by ! ,gospel ,god is br\ght ne> to man & p]mitt$ to bask 9 ! radiance ( ,8 reveal$ glory1 )\t ! int]v5tion ( a human m$iator4 ,! law1 ) its elaborate c]emonial & multipli$ exactions1 is a b>ri] betwe5 ! s\l & ,god4 ,,iv4 ,x 0 cont+5t1 n absolute1 9 its primal t]ms4--,n[ a ,m$iator is n a m$iator ( "o1 b ,god is "o 7v]4 #bj74 ,:]e a m$iator is necess>y unity is want+--n simply 9 a num]ical b 9 a moral s5se1 z a matt] ( feel+ & ( aim4 ,!re are sep>ate int]e/s1 discordant views1 to be consult$4 ,?is 0 true ( ,mosaism4 ,x 0 n ! absolute religion4 ,! !ocratic legislation ( ! ,p5tateu* is lack+ 9 ! unity & consi/5cy ( a p]fect revelation4 ,its disclosures ( ,god 7 refract$ 9 a manife/ degree by ! atmosph]e ?r\gh :i* !y pass$4 ,9 ! promise ,god spoke imm$iately & = ,himself4 ,! man ( ,abraham's fai? sees ,god 9 ,8 unity4 ,! legali/ gets 8 religion at second-h&1 mix$ ) undiv9e elem5ts4 ,he projects on ! ,div9e image confus+ %ad[s ( human imp]fection 7,f9dlay74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! law is p[]less to remove ! s9 x exposes4 #b4 ,! law _h ! defect ( all prep>atory disp5sations4 #c4 ,! law imposes conditions x does n help to fulfil4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ai1 #bj4 ,! ,law is = ,transgressors4 ,i4 ,we are taught to exam9e & se>* our he>ts by ! law ( ,god4--#a4 ,:5 any s9 is =bidd5 9 any comm&m5t ( ! law1 "u x all s9s ( ! same k9d are =bidd51 all causes ( !m & all occasions4 #b4 ,a comm&m5t negative includes ! affirmative1 & b9ds u n only to ab/a9 f evil1 b also to d ! contr>y good4 #c4 ,e comm&m5t mu/ be und]/ood ) a curse annex$ to x1 ?\gh ! curse be n express$4 #d4 ,we mu/ especially exam9e ourselves by ! fir/ & la/ comm&m5ts4 ,! fir/ =bids ! fir/ motions ( our he>ts aga9/ ,god1 & ! la/ =bids ! fir/ motions ( our he>ts aga9/ our neighb\r4 ,,ii4 ,! law ( ,god to be rev]5c$4--#a4 ,because x 0 orda9$ or deliv]$ by angels4 #b4 ,we are to fe> to break ! lea/ comm&m5t1 because ! angels obs]ve ! keep]s & break]s ( x1 & are ready to witness aga9/ !m t (f5d4 #c4 ,if ?\ (f5d & break ! law1 rep5t ) spe$1 = t is ! desir$ joy ( angels4 #d4 ,if ?\ s9 & rep5t n1 look = %ame & confusion be=e ,god & ,8 angels4 ,,iii4 ,god1 ! ,au?or & ,s\rce ( law1 is "o4--#a4 ,he is un*angeable4 #b4 ,8 un*angeabl5ess ! f\ndation ( our com=t4 #c4 ,we %\ld be un*angeable 9 fai?1 hope1 love1 good c\nsels1 hone/ promises1 & 9 ! ma9t5ance ( true religion4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,! ,use ( ! ,law4 ,i4 ,x is a /&>d to measure our defects4 ,,ii4 ,x is a sword to pi]ce our consci5ce4 ,,iii4 ,x is a seal to c]tify t we are 9 ! way ( grace4--,?oluck4 ,no ,tru/ 9 ,legal ,prescriptions4--,/4 ,paul1 ) ! sl$ge-hamm] =ce ( 8 direct & impassion$ dialectics1 %att]$ all possibility ( tru/+ 9 legal prescriptions1 & demon/rat$ t ! law 0 no long] obligatory on ,g5tiles4 ,he _h %[n t ! di/9ction betwe5 clean & unclean meats 0 to ! enlight5$ consci5ce a matt] ( indiff]5ce1 t circumcision 0 no?+ bett] ?an a physical mutilation1 t c]emonialism 0 a yoke ) :i* ! free1 conv]t$ ,g5tile _h no?+ to d1 t we are sav$ by fai? & n by works1 t ! law 0 a disp5sation ( wra? & m5ace introduc$ = ! sake ( transgressions1 t s f> f be+1 z all ! ,rabbis ass]t$1 ! "o ?+ on acc\nt ( :i* ! univ]se _h be5 creat$1 ! ,mosaic code only possess$ a transitory1 subord9ate1 & int]m$iate "*1 com+ 91 z x 7 9 a second>y way1 betwe5 ! promise ( ,abraham & ! fulfilm5t ( t promise 9 ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4--,dean ,f>r>4 ,! ,use ( ! ,law "u ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,! law nev] 0 int5d$ to sup]s$e ! ,gospel z a means ( life4 ,,ii4 ,! mo/ p]fect edition ( ! ,gospel1 s f> f hav+ aboli%$ ! lea/ tittle ( ! moral law1 has e/abli%$ x4 ,,iii4 ,! use ( ! law4--#a4 ,to con/itute probation4 #b4 ,! law is our s*oolma/] to br+ u to ,*ri/4 #c4 ,! law s]ves to give beauty & symmetry to ! hidd5 man ( ! he>t4 #d4 ,to v9dicate ! conduct ( our ,judge 9 doom+ ! imp5it5t to et]nal dea?4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,s9ce ! law z a cov5ant has be5 sup]s$$ by a cov5ant bett] adapt$ to our guilty & helpless circum/ances1 let u make a prop] use ( ! m]cy1 acqua9t ourselves ) its dem&s1 & ab\nd 9 ! hol9ess x enjo9s4 #b4 ,m>k ^? :o set aside ! law1 %un _! company1 & pray = _! rep5tance4--,iota4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,! ,unity ( ,god & ,8 ,purpose reg>d+ ,man4--#a4 ,! cov5ant ) ,adam 9 8 innoc5cy 0 imm$iate1 no m$iator int]v5+ to make !m "o2 !re 0 no disagreem5t betwixt !m because ( s94 #b4 ,no man c atta9 heav51 or reap any advantage1 except he be p]fectly holy4 ,god made no cov5ant ( works ) m5 on ,m\nt ,s9ai1 nor c\ld !y h reap$ b5efit f su* a cov5ant z !y 7 a s9ful p1 /&+ 9 ne$ ( a midsman betwixt ,god & !m4 #c4 ,! ,"l 9 all ,8 disp5sations is always "o & l to ,himself )\t %ad[ ( turn+4 ,if any plead a "r to heav5 by ! m]it ( _! works1 ,god w abate no?+ ( :at ,he did once prescribe & require ( man 9 ! cov5ant ( works4--,f]gusson4 ,an ,effectual ,m$iator4--,edw>d ,,iii41 aft] defeat+ ,philip ( ,france at ,crey1 laid siege to ,calais1 :i*1 aft] an ob/9ate resi/ance ( a ye>1 0 tak54 ,he (f]$ to sp>e ! lives ( ! inhabitants on ! condition t six ( _! pr9cipal citiz5s %\ld be deliv]$ up to him1 ) halt]s ar\nd _! necks1 to be imm$iately execut$4 ,:5 ^! t]ms 7 ann\nc$ ! rul]s ( ! t[n came toge!r1 & ! "q 0 propos$1 ,:o w (f] himself z an atonem5t = ! city8 ,:o w imitate ,*ri/ :o gave ,himself = ! salvation ( m58 ,! numb] 0 soon made up4 ,on rea*+ ! ,engli% camp !y 7 receiv$ by ! soldi]s ( ,edw>d ) e m>k ( commis]ation4 ,!y appe>$ be=e ! k+4 ,are ^! ! pr9cipal inhabitants ( ,calais8 he inquir$ /]nly4 ,( ,france1 my "l1 !y repli$4 ,lead !m to execution4 ,at ?is mom5t ! que5 arriv$4 ,%e 0 in=m$ ( ! puni%m5t ab\t to be inflict$ on ! six victims4 ,%e ha/5$ to ! k+ & plead$ = _! p>don4 ,at fir/ he /]nly refus$1 b h] e>ne/ness conqu]$1 & ! k+ yield$4 ,:5 we submit our he>ts z captives to ! ,fa!r1 & feel t we are condemn$ & lo/1 we h an effectual ,m$iator :o /ays ! h& ( ju/ice4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ba-be4 ,! ,true ,use ( ! ,law-- ,i4 ,0 n int5d$ to be/[ spiritual life4--,if !re _h be5 a law giv5 :i* c\ld h giv5 life1 v]ily righte\sness %\ld h be5 by ! law 7v]4 #ba74 ,! law 0 n aga9/ ! promises4 ,x 0 a ,div9e me?od 9 deal+ ) man1 & "o ,div9e me?od nev] conflicts ) ano!r4 ,x 0 int5d$ to m$iate betwe5 ! promise & its fulfilm5t4 ,x is n ! enemy b ! m9i/] ( grace4 ,x did n pr(ess to be/[ spiritual life2 b 9 its sacrifices & oblations po9t$ to ! com+ ,*ri/ :o is ! end ( ! law = righte\sness to e "o t believe? 7,rom4 x4 #d74 ,,ii4 ,0 to reveal ! univ]sal dom9ation ( s94--,! ,scripture ha? conclud$ all "u s9 7v]4 #bb74 ,! ,bible f ! beg9n+ & ?r\gh\t its c\rse1 9 its unv>y+ tea*+1 makes ! _w "o va/ prison-h\se ) ! law = gaol]1 & mank9d held fa/ 9 *a9s ( s91 condemn$ & wait+ = ! puni%m5t ( dea?4 ,its p]petual refra9 is1 ,all h s9n$ & come %ort ( ! glory ( ,god4 ,its impea*m5t cov]s ! :ole realm ( human life1 ?\ght1 & desire4 ,e human life1 says ,m>t5s51 t has n yet become a p>tak] ( r$emption is a life "u ! law1 9 opposition to ! life "u grace4 ,! law hov]s ov] 8 life z an unfulfill$ requirem5t2 &1 9 ! dep? ( 8 own be+1 rema9s z an indismissible b unsatisfi$ & unexpiat$ claim on him1 :i* *>act]ises su* a human exi/5ce z s9ful & guilt-lad54 ,,iii4 ,0 to tea* ! absolute necessity ( fai? 9 ord] to escape its condemnation4--,b be=e fai? came1 we 7 kept "u ! law1 %ut up unto ! fai? :i* %\ld aft]w>ds be reveal$ 7v]4 #bc74 ,! law 0 all ! :ile /&+ gu>d ov] its subjects1 wat*+ & *eck+ e attempt to escape1 b int5d+ to h& !m ov] 9 due "t to ! *>ge ( fai?4 ,! law po/s its ord9ances1 l s _m s5t9els1 r\nd ! prison]'s cell4 ,! cordon is complete4 ,he tries aga9 & aga9 to break out2 ! iron circle w n yield4 ,b deliv]ance w yet be 84 ,! day ( fai? approa*es4 ,x dawn$ long ago 9 ,abraham's promise4 ,ev5 n[ its light %9es into 8 dungeon1 & he he>s ! ^w ( ,jesus1 ,?y s9s are =giv5 !e2 g 9 peace4 ,law1 ! /]n gaol]1 has aft] all be5 a good fri5d if x has res]v$ him = ?is4 ,x prev5ts ! s9n] escap+ to a futile & illusive fre$om 7,f9dlay74 ,,iv4 ,0 to act z a moral tutor to tra9 u to ! maturity & high] fre$om ( a p]sonal fai? 9 ,*ri/4--,:]e=e ! law 0 our s*oolma/] to br+ u unto ,*ri/1 etc4 7v]s4 #bd1 #be74 ,! s*oolma/]1 or p$agogue1 among ! ,greeks meant a fai?ful s]vant entru/$ ) ! c>e ( ! boy f *ildhood1 to keep him f evil1 physical & moral1 & accompany him to 8 amusem5ts & /udies4 ,if !n ! law is a p$agogue1 says ,*ryso/om1 x is n ho/ile to grace1 b its fell[-work]2 b %\ld x cont9ue to hold u fa/ :5 grace has come1 !n x w\ld be ho/ile4 ,judaism 0 an education = ,*ri/ianity4 ,x tra9$ ! *ildhood ( ! race4 ,x humbl$ & di/ress$ ! s\l ) ! consci\sness ( s94 ,x reveal$ ! utt] inadequacy ( all its provisions to ju/ify4 ,x br\ght ! despair+ s\l to ,*ri/ & %[$ t ! true way to righte\sness 0 by p]sonal fai? 9 ,him4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,law is ! reveal] ( s94 #b4 ,law dem&s univ]sal righte\sness4 #c4 ,law is a tra9+ = fai?4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ba1 #bb4 ,! ,law n contr>y to ! ,div9e ,promise4--#a4 ,x is ! way ( "s to make "o ,scripture contradict ano!r1 yet _! bold allegations w be f\nd always false1 & tru? to be e mo/ consonant & nev] contr>y to itself4 #b4 ,s exact & full is ! righte\sness requir$ 9 ord] to life1 & s f> %ort d all mank9d come ( x1 t no works ( our own1 done 9 ob$i5ce to ! law1 c am\nt to t righte\sness4 #c4 ,?\gh all m5 by nature be "u s91 x is a matt] ( no small difficulty to conv9ce any man ( x4 ,! "w ( ! law1 accus+1 conv9c+1 or condemn+ ! s9n]1 is comp>$ to ! "w ( a judge deta9+ a malefactor 9 prison :i* is n effectuat$ b ) =ce & viol5ce4 #d4 ,! law by its ?reat5+s prep>es & necessitates ! s\l to embrace salvation by fai? 9 ! ,*ri/ reveal$ 9 ! promise4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,! ,great ,prison2 or1 ,all conclud$ "u ,s94--#a4 ,satan does inde$ draw & drive m5 into s9--?is is ! accurs$ "w ( 8 re/less1 ,sabba?-less life2 & :5 he has got !m !re he b9ds !m fa/ & w n let !m flee f 8 toils4 ,he builds a high wall ( s9 all r\nd !m s t !y %all n look ov] x into ! goodly l& beyond1 & "h he %uts !m up toge!r1 s9n] ) s9n]1 a nev]-end+ gha/ly multitude1 t !y may enc\rage & pamp] ea* o!r 9 wick$ness1 & t no example1 no voice ( hol9ess1 may ev] rea* & />tle !m4 ,b ,god nev] drove1 nev] drew1 any man into s94 ,he is call+ u to come out f ! deadly l&1 f ! loa?some1 plague-brea?+ dungeon4 ,s1 :5 ! ,scripture concludes1 or %uts all m5 up toge!r "u s91 x is n by driv+ !m into s91 b = ! sake ( call+ !m out ( x4 #b4 ,) all ! light ( ! ,scripture %9+ ar\nd u1 ) ! law ( ,god ev] s\nd+ 9 our e>s1 & ! life ( ,*ri/ set cont9ually be=e u1 h[ prone are we to =get our s9fulness1 to turn away f ! ?\ght ( x1 to fancy we are z good z we ne$ be1 & t1 ?\gh we might c]ta9ly be bett]1 yet x does n matt] mu*6 ,h[ apt are we /ill to =get t we are conclud$ "u s91 to =get t we are %ut up 9 a prison6 ,al?\gh ! s\ls ( s _m millions are ly+ ar\nd u1 bloat$ ) ! poison ( s91 h[ t>dily d we ackn[l$ge t ! poison by :i* !y p]i%$ mu/ also be deadly to u6 #c4 ,suppose y 7 to be c>ri$ be=e an e>?ly c\rt ( ju/ice1 & t "o sweep+ accusation 7 to be br\ght aga9/ y2 suppose y 7 f\nd guilty1 & ! excuse y set up 7 ! complete pro( ( y\r guilt1--:at w\ld foll[8 ,! judge w\ld /raightway pass s5t5ce ^u y1 & y w\ld be condemn$ to suff] puni%m5t accord+ to ! measure ( y\r (f5ce4 ,& mu/ we n expect t ! c\rse ( ?+s %\ld be ! v same :5 y are c>ri$ be=e a heav5ly c\rt ( ju/ice8 #d4 ,:5 a man's eyes are op5$ to see ! prison 9 :i* he is %ut up1 to see & feel ! *a9s t are fa/ b\nd r\nd 8 s\l & h eat5 into x2 :5 he has le>nt to see & "k t ! pleasures1 :atev] !y may1 ( s9 are only1 l ! fle%-pots ( ,egypt1 intoxicat+ drugs1 giv5 to him to deprive him ( all s5se ( 8 captivity1--!n w he long = a deliv]]1 rejoice on he>+ ( 8 approa*1 hail him :5 he comes 9 view1 & foll[ him :i!rsoev] he may lead4 ,z unbelief is ! "o great univ]sal s91 9 :i* all mank9d are conclud$1 z x is only f hav+ let slip our fai? 9 ,god t we h yield$ our he>ts to ! temptations ( ! _w & giv5 ourselves up to its idolatries1 s x is only ?r\gh fai? t we c be br\ght back to ,god--t we c receive ! promise giv5 to ^? :o believe4--,j4 ,c4 ,h>e4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,%ut up unto ! fai?4 ,! ,reasonabl5ess ( ,fai?4--,! mode ( conception is milit>y4 ,! law is made to act ! "p ( a s5try1 gu>d+ e av5ue b "o1 & t "o leads ^?1 :o are compell$ to take x1 to ! fai? ( ! ,gospel4 ,out ( ! lead+ v>ieties ( ta/e & s5tim5t :i* obta9 9 ! pres5t age we may collect some?+ :i* may be turn$ into an in/rum5t ( conviction = reclaim+ m5 f _! delusions & %utt+ !m up to ! fai?4 ,i4 ,!re is ! s*ool ( natural religion4--,x is f\nd$ on ! compet5cy ( ! human m9d to "k ,god by ! ex]cise ( its own faculties1 to clo! ,him 9 ! attributes ( its own demon/ration1 to s]ve ,him by a wor%ip & a law ( its own discov]y1 & to assign to ,him a mode ( proc$ure 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ?is va/ univ]se ^u ! /r5g? & plausibility ( its own !ories4 ,!y recognise ! judicial gov]nm5t ( ,god ov] moral & acc\ntable creatures4 ,!y hold !re is a law4 ,"o /ep m1 & !y are fairly %ut up to ! fai?4 ,t law has be5 violat$4 ,,ii4 ,!re is ! s*ool ( classical morality4--,x diff]s f ! =m] s*ool 9 "o lead+ p>ticul>4 ,x does n c>ry 9 its speculations s di/9ct & positive a ref]5ce to ! ,supreme ,be+4 ,our duties to ,god are view$ z a species ( moral accompli%m5t1 ! effect ( :i* is to exalt & embelli% ! individual4 ,we ask !m to look at man z he is & comp>e him ) man z !y w\ld h him to be4 ,if !y f9d t he falls mis]ably %ort ( _! ideal /&>d ( excell5ce1 :at is ?is b mak+ a pr9ciple ( _! own ! in/rum5t ( %utt+ !m up unto ! fai? ( ! ,gospel1 or at lea/ %utt+ !m up into "o ( ! mo/ peculi> ( its doctr9es1 ! depravity ( our nature1 or ! dismal ravage :i* ! p[] ( s9 has made ^u ! moral con/itution ( ! species8 ,?is depravity ! ,gospel proposes to d away4 ,,iii4 ,!re is ! s*ool ( f9e feel+ & poetical s5tim5t4--,x diff]s f ! s*ool ( morality 9 ?is--! "o makes virtue its idol because ( its rectitude1 ! o!r makes virtue its idol because ( its beauty1 & ! process ( reason+ by :i* !y are %ut up unto ! fai? is ! same 9 bo?4 ,h[ev] mu* we may love p]fection & aspire aft] x1 yet !re is "s want1 "s disease1 9 ! con/itution ( man :i* prev5ts 8 atta9m5t ( x1 t !re is a feebl5ess ( pr9ciple ab\t him1 t ! en]gy ( 8 practice does n correspond to ! fair promises ( 8 fancy1 & h[ev] mu* he may delight 9 an ideal sc5e ( virtue & moral excell5ce1 !re is "s lurk+ malignity 9 8 con/itution :i*1 )\t ! op]ation ( t mighty p[] reveal$ to u 9 ! ,gospel1 makes x va9 to wi% & hopeless to aspire aft] x4--,dr4 ,?omas ,*alm]s4 ,v]s4 #bd1 #be4 ,! ,law our ,s*oolma/]4--,!re 0 a "t :5 ,god put ,8 _w "u a s*oolma/]2 !n x w\ld h be5 prepo/]\s to apply fai?4 ,!re is a "t :5 a l>g] _s has come1 & !n x w\ld be go+ back to use law4 ,i4 ,! uses ( re/ra9t 9 ! he>t's education4--#a4 ,! fir/ use ( law is to re/ra9 f op5 viol5ce4 ,x is necess>y = ^? :o feel ! incl9ation to evil1 & s long z ! incl9ation rema9s s f> mu/ a man be "u law4 ,imag9e a gov]nor amid/ a population ( convicts tru/+ to high pr9ciple4 ,imag9e a p>5t hav+ no fix$ h\rs1 no law 9 8 h\sehold1 no puni%m5t = evil4 ,!re is a morbid feel+ aga9/ puni%m5t2 b x is ,god's me?od4 #b4 ,! second use ( re/ra9t is to %[ ! inw>d =ce ( evil4--,a /eam-eng9e at "w 9 a manufactory is s quiet & g5tle t a *ild might put x back4 ,b int]pose a b> ( iron _m in*es ?ick1 & x cuts ?r\gh z if x 7 s mu* lea!r4 ,introduce a human limb--x :irls r\nd1 & ! =m ( man is 9 "o mom5t a ble$+1 mangl$1 %apeless mass4 ,x is re/ra9t t manife/s ?is unsuspect$ p[]4 ,9 ! same way law discov]s ! /r5g? ( evil 9 our he>ts4 #c4 ,! ?ird use is to =m habits ( ob$i5ce4--,9 t pr(ession :i* is specially "o ( ob$i5ce--! milit>y pr(ession--y _c mi/ake ! imp>t$ type ( "*4 ,imm$iate1 prompt ob$i5ce1 no que/ion+ :y8 ,h5ce comes _! decision ( "*4 ,h5ce1 too1 _! happ9ess4 ,w\ld y h y\r *ild1 happy1 decid$1 manly8 ,tea* him to obey4 ,x is an error to tea* a *ild to act on reason1 or to expect reasons :y a comm& is giv54 ,bett] x is t he %\ld obey a mi/ak5 ord] ?an be taught to see t x is mi/ak54 ,a p>5t mu/ be ! ma/] 9 8 own h\se4 #d4 ,! f\r? use is to =m habits ( fai?4--,z ,judaism 0 a sy/em calculat$ to nurture habits ( ob$i5ce1 s 0 x "o :i* n\ri%$ ! temp] ( fai?4 ,all education beg9s ) fai?4 ,! *ild does n "k ! use ( ! alphabet1 b he tru/s4 ,! boy beg9n+ ma!matics takes on tru/ :at he sees no use 94 ,! *ild has to take p>5tal wisdom = grant$4 ,happy ! *ild t goes on believ+ t no?+ is wis]1 bett]1 great]1 ?an 8 fa!r6 ,bless$ _s ( confid+ tru/ :i* is to be transf]r$ to ,god4 ,,ii4 ,! "t :5 re/ra9t may be laid aside4--#a4 ,:5 self-comm& is obta9$4 ,"s ( u surely !re are :o h got beyond *ildi% meanness3 we c\ld n be mean2 re/ra9t is no long] ne$$2 we are beyond ! s*oolma/]4 ,"s ( u !re are :o h no incl9ation to intemp]ance2 *ildi% excess 9 eat+ & dr9k+ exi/s no long]4 ,"s ( u !re are :o no long] love indol5ce4 ,we h advanc$ beyond x4 ,! law may be tak5 away1 = we are free f law4 ,true ,*ri/ian lib]ty is ?is--self-comm&1 to h be5 br\ght to ,*ri/1 to d "r & love "r1 )\t a law ( compulsion to s*ool into do+ x4 #b4 ,:5 ! /ate ( ju/ification by fai? has be5 atta9$4--,!re are two /ates ( ju/ification--by ! law & by fai?4 ,ju/ification by ! law implies a scrupul\s & accurate p]=mance ( m9ute acts ( ob$i5ce 9 e p>ticul>2 ju/ification by fai? is acceptance ) ,god1 n because a man is p]fect1 b because he does all 9 a tru/+1 l>ge1 g5]\s _s1 actuat$ by a desire to please ,god4 ,9 ,*ri/ianity !re are few or no def9ite laws--all m5 are left to !mselves4 #c4 ,re/ra9t mu/ be laid aside :5 ! "t ( fai? has come1 :e!r fai? itself h come or n4--,x is s 9 academical education4 ,we may h atta9$ ! full intellectual compreh5sion ( ! ,gospel1 b religi\s goodness has n kept pace ) x1 & ! man wakes to conviction t ! ,gospel is a "n & ! p[]s ( ! _w to come are n 9 him4 ,y _c put him to s*ool aga94 ,fe> w n produce goodness4 ,=ms w n give rev]5ce4 ,sy/em w n conf] fre$om4 ,!re=e ! "w ( *ildhood & y\? mu/ be done :ile we are "y1 :5 ! education is n too late4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,! ,law prep>+ = ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! law l$ m5 to ,*ri/ by =e%ad[+ ,him4--,?is 0 true ( ! c]emonial "p ( x4 ,! c]emonies meant m ?an ! g5]al duty ( (f]+ to ,god praise & sacrifice1 s9ce ?is might h be5 secur$ by mu* simpl] rites4 ,:at 0 ! mean+ ( ! solemn & t\*+ obs]vance ( ! ,jewi% ,day ( ,atonem5t8 ,we "k t :at pass$ 9 t old e>?ly sanctu>y 0 f fir/ to la/ a %ad[ ( ! maje/ic self-oblation ( ! true ,high ,prie/ ( ,*ri/5dom1 ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l & ,savi\r4 ,ea* c]emony 0 felt to h "s mean+ beyond ! "t !n pres5t1 & s x fo/]$ an expectant habit ( m9d2 & z ! ages pass$ ^! expectations ?us creat$ conv]g$ m & m t[>ds a com+ ,messiah1 & 9 a subord9ate b real way ! c]emonial law did its "p 9 lead+ ! nation to ! s*ool ( ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,by creat+ 9 man's consci5ce a s5se ( want :i* ,*ri/ alone c\ld relieve4--,?is 0 ! "w ( ! moral law1 ( e moral precept 9 ! books ( ,moses1 b especially ( ^? mo/ sacr$ & au?oritative precepts :i* we "k z ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts4 ,s f> f furni%+ man ) a real righte\sness1 s f> f mak+ him su* z he %\ld be1 correspond5t to ! true ideal ( 8 nature1 ! law only inflict$ on e consci5ce t 0 n fatally b5umb$ a depress+ & ov]:elm+ conviction t righte\sness1 at lea/ 9 ! way ( legal ob$i5ce1 0 a ?+ impossible4 ,& ?is conviction ( itself prep>$ m5 = a righte\sness :i* %\ld be n ! product ( human ef=ts1 b a gift f heav5--a righte\sness to be atta9$ by ! adhesion ( fai? to ! p]fect moral ,be+1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 s t ! believ]'s life becomes incorporate ) ,84 ,,iii4 ,by putt+ m5 "u a discipl9e :i* tra9$ !m = ,*ri/4--,:at is ! ,div9e plan = tra9+1 :e!r m5 or nations8 ,is x n ?is--to beg9 ) rule & to end ) pr9ciple1 to beg9 ) law & to end ) fai?1 to beg9 ) ,moses & to end ) ,*ri/8 ,god began ) rule4 ,he gave ! ,mosaic law1 & ! moral p>ts ( t law be+ also laws ( ,god's own ess5tial nature c\ld n possibly be abrogat$2 b z rules ( life ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts 7 only a prep>ation = some?+ beyond !m4 ,9 ! ,*ri/ian revelation ,god says1 ,believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:5 y h done ?is1 & ,he on ,8 "p has by ,8 ,_s infus$ into y ,8 ,div9e life s t y are "o ) ,him1 y w n dep5d any long] ma9ly ^u rules ( conduct4 ,ju/ification by fai? is s f> f be+ moral an>*y t x is ! absorption ( rule into ! high] life ( pr9ciple4 ,9 ! exp]i5ce ( ! s\l fai? corresponds to ! empire ( pr9ciple 9 ! gr[? ( individual "* & 9 ! developm5t ( national life1 :ile ! law answ]s to t elem5t>y /age 9 :i* outw>d rules are n yet absorb$ into pr9ciple4--,h4 ,p4 ,liddon4 ,! ,law a ,s*oolma/]4 ,i4 ,! ,jewi% religion br\ght m5 to ,*ri/ by ! light1 ! con/ra9+ =ce1 ( prophecy4--,fir/1 a human deliv]ance ( "s k9d1 !n a p]sonal ,savi\r1 is ann\nc$4 ,he 0 exactly :at prophecy _h =etold4 ,he ,himself appeal$ to prophecy z w>rant+ ,8 claims4 ,,ii4 ,by t c]emonial law :i* =m$ s important a "p ( x4--,! ,jewi% c]emonial po9t$ to ,*ri/ & ,8 r$emptive "w f fir/ to la/4 ,! epi/le to ! ,hebrews 0 writt5 to %[ ?is--t ! c]emonial law 0 f> f be+ a f9al & complete rule ( life & wor%ip1 did b prefigure bless+s t 7 to foll[ x1 t x 0 a tutor to lead m5 to ! s*ool ( ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,by creat+ a s5se ( moral ne$ t ,*ri/ alone c\ld satisfy4--,! moral law--,god's ess5tial1 inde/ructible moral nature 9 its relation to human life1 ?r[n = practical purposes into ! =m ( comm&m5ts--is ess5tially1 necess>ily beyond criticism2 b :5 giv5 to s9ful man x does1 b )\t grace1 discov] a want :i* x _c satisfy4 ,x enhanc$ ! act+ s5se ( unp>don$ s9 be=e a holy ,god4 ,x conv9c$ man ( 8 moral weakness1 z well z ( 8 guilt1 ( 8 inability )\t ! /r5g!n+ grace ( ,*ri/ ev] to obey x4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,we see a te/ ( all religi\s privileges or gifts3 ,d !y or d !y n lead s\ls to ,*ri/8 #b4 ,obs]ve ! religi\s use ( all law--to tea* man to "k 8 weakness & to ?r[ himself on a high] p[] = p>don & /r5g?4 #c4 ,we see ! exce$+ preci\sness ( ,*ri/'s ,gospel--! mat*less value ( t fai? :i* lives 9 ! he>t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,god4--,h4 ,p4 ,liddon4 ,! ,progress ( ,revelation4 ,i4 ,! law 0 our s*oolma/] z giv+ precepts 9 :i* pr9ciples 7 involv$ b n expressly taught4 ,,ii4 ,z tea*+ inadequate & n p]fect duties--a "p in/ead ( ! :ole1 :i* 0 to develop into ! :ole4 ,examples--! in/itution ( ! ,temple wor%ip2 ! obs]vance ( ! ,sabba?2 ! ?ird comm&m5t4 ,lessons3--#a4 ,revelation is education4 #b4 ,revelation is progressive4 #c4 ,! tra9+ ( ! "* 9 ,god's revelation has always prec$$ ! illum9ation ( ! intellect4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bf-bi4 ,! ,dignity ( ,son%ip ) ,god-- ,i4 ,enjoy$ by all :o believe 9 ,*ri/4--,= ye are all *ildr5 ( ,god by fai? 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus 7v]4 #bf74 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ emancipates ! s\l f ! trammels & inf]ior /atus ( ! tutorial tra9+ & lifts x to ! high] & m p]fect relation%ip ( a free son ( ,god4 ,! believ] is no long] a pupil1 subject to ! surveillance & re/rictions ( ! p$agogue2 b a son1 enjoy+ imm$iate & con/ant int]c\rse ) ! ,fa!r & all ! privileges & dignities ( a wid] fre$om4 ,! high] relation excludes ! l[]2 an advance has be5 made t leaves ! old life = ev] beh9d4 ,! life n[ ent]$ ^u is a life ( fai?1 :i* is a sup]ior & totally diff]5t ord] ( ?+s f ! suppressive dom9ation ( ! law4 ,,ii4 ,x is to be inve/$ ) ! "* ( ,*ri/4--,= z _m z h be5 baptis$ into ,*ri/ h put on ,*ri/ 7v]4 #bg74 ,= if ,*ri/ is ,son ( ,god1 & ?\ ha/ put on ,him1 hav+ ! ,son 9 ?yself & be+ made l to ,him1 ?\ wa/ br\ght into "o k9dr$ & "o =m ( be+ ) ,him 7,*ryso/om74 ,to be baptis$ into ,*ri/ is n ! m]e me*anical obs]vance ( ! rite ( baptism2 ! rite is ! recognition & public av[al ( ! ex]cise ( fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,9 ! ,paul9e vocabul>y baptis$ is synonym\s ) believ+4 ,fai? inve/s ! s\l ) ,*ri/1 & joyfully appropriates ! e/ate & end[m5ts ( ! filial relation%ip4 ,baptism by its v =m--! normal & mo/ expressive =m ( primitive baptism1 ! desc5t into & ris+ f ! symbolic wat]s--pictur$ ! s\l's dea? ) ,*ri/1 its burial & its resurrection 9 ,him1 its sep>ation f ! life ( s91 & entrance ^u ! new c>e] ( a reg5]at$ *ild ( ,god 7,rom4 vi4 #c-ad74 ,,iii4 ,implies su* a complete union ) ,*ri/ z to aboli% all second>y di/9ctions4--,= !re is nei!r ,jew nor ,greek1 bond nor free1 male nor female2 = ye are all "o 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus 7v]4 #bh74 ,all di/9ctions ( nationality1 social /atus1 & sex--necess>y z !y may be 9 ! worldly life--disappe> 9 ! bl5d+ ( human s\ls 9 ! l(ti] relation%ip ( sons ( ,god4 ,! ,gospel is univ]sal 9 its range & provisions & raises all :o believe 9 ,*ri/ to a high] level ?an man c\ld ev] rea* "u ! ,mosaic regim54 ,to add circumcision to fai? w\ld be n to rise b to s9k f ! /ate ( sons to t ( s]fs4 ,*ri/ is ! c5tral bond ( unity to ! :ole human race2 fai? 9 ,him is ! realisation by ! individual ( ! hon\rs & raptures ( t unity4 ,,iv4 ,is to be entitl$ to ! inh]itance ( jo9t heir%ip ) ,*ri/4--,if ye be ,*ri/'s1 !n are ye 4 4 4 heirs accord+ to ! promise 7v]4 #bi74 ,9 ,*ri/ ! l9eal desc5t f ,david becomes ext9ct4 ,he di$ )\t po/]ity4 ,b ,he lives & reigns ov] a va/] t]ritory ?an ,david ev] knew2 & all :o are ( ,8 spiritual se$1 ,jew or ,g5tile1 %>e ) ,him ! spl5d\rs ( ! inh]itance provid$ by ! ,fa!r4 ,"h ! s\l rea*es its supreme glory & joy4 ,9 ,worce/] ,ca!dral !re is a slab ) j "o doleful ^w on x z a record ( ! dead buri$ b5ea?4 ,t ^w is ,mis]rimus4 ,no "n1 no date2 no?+ m ( ! dead ?an j ?is "o ^w to say he :o lay !re 0 or is mo/ mis]able4 ,surely1 he _h miss$ ! way home to ! ,fa!r's h\se & ! ,fa!r's love1 else :y ?is sad record8 ,b 9 ! ,catacombs at ,rome !re is "o /one rec5tly f\nd inscrib$ ) ! s+le ^w ,felicissima4 ,no "n1 no date aga91 b a ^w to express t ! dead ,*ri/ian si/] 0 mo/ happy4 ,mo/ happy2 :y8 ,because %e _h f\nd ! ,fa!r's h\se & love1 & t peace :i* ! /orms ( life1 ! p]secutions ( a ho/ile _w1 & ! light afflictions ( "t c\ld nei!r give nor take away4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,fai? conf]s high] privileges ?an ! law4 #b4 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ admits ! s\l into son%ip ) ,god4 #c4 ,! sons ( ,god %>e 9 ! fulness ( ! ,*ri/ly inh]itance4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #bf-bi4 ,baptism4 ,i4 ,! doctr9e ( ,rome4--,*ri/'s m]its are in/rum5tally appli$ by baptism2 orig9al s9 is remov$ by a *ange ( nature2 a new "* is imp>t$ to ! s\l2 a g]m9al pr9ciple or se$ ( life is miracul\sly giv52 & all ?is 9 virtue1 n ( any condition 9 ! recipi5t1 nor ( any condition except t ( ! due p]=mance ( ! rite4 ,! objections to ?is doctr9e are3 #a4 ,x assures baptism to be n ! te/imony to a fact1 b ! fact itself4 ,baptism proclaims ! *ild ( ,god2 ! ,romani/ says x creates him4 #b4 ,x is mat]ialism ( ! grosse/ k9d4 #c4 ,x makes ,*ri/ian life a /ruggle = some?+ t is lo/1 in/ead ( a progress to some?+ t lies be=e4 ,,ii4 ,! doctr9e ( mod]n ,calv9ism4--,baptism admits all into ! visible ,*ur*1 b into ! invisible ,*ur* only a special few4 ,! real b5efit ( baptism only belongs to ! elect4 ,) respect to o!rs1 to pr$icate ( !m reg5]ation 9 ! highe/ s5se is at be/ an ecclesia/ical fiction1 said 9 ! judgm5t ( *>ity4 ,y are n ,god's *ild until y become su* consci\sly4 ,on ?is we rem>k3 #a4 ,?is judgm5t ( *>ity ends at ! baptismal font4 #b4 ,?is view is id5tical ) ! ,roman "o 9 ?is respect--t x creates ! fact in/ead ( te/ify+ to x4 #c4 ,is p]nici\s 9 its results 9 ! matt] ( education4 ,,iii4 ,! doctr9e ( ! ,bible4--,man is ,god's *ild1 & ! s9 ( ! man consi/s 9 p]petually liv+ z if x 7 false4 ,to be a son ( ,god is "o ?+2 to "k t y are & call ,him ,fa!r is ano!r4 ,baptism au?oritatively reveals & pl$ges to ! individual t :i* is true ( ! race4 #a4 ,?is view prev5ts exclusiv5ess & spiritual pride4 #b4 ,prote/s aga9/ ! notion ( our be+ sep>ate units 9 ! ,div9e life4 #c4 ,sanctifies mat]ialism4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,v]4 #bf4 ,! ,*ildr5 ( ,god4 ,i4 ,we are all *ildr54 ,,ii4 ,we are all *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,we are all *ildr5 ( ,god ?r\gh fai?4 ,,iv4 ,we are all *ildr5 ( ,god 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4--,dr4 ,beet4 ,god's ,*ildr54 ,i4 ,if ?\ be ,god's *ild1 surely ,he w provide all ?+s necess>y = s\l & body4--,our c>e mu/ be to d ! duty t belongs to u2 :5 ?is is done our c>e is end$4 ,!y :o dr[n !mselves 9 worldly c>es live l fa!rless *ildr54 ,,ii4 ,9 t we are *ildr5 we h lib]ty to come into ! pres5ce ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,no?+ %all hurt ^? :o are ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,walk wor?y ( y\r pr(ession & call+4--,be n vassals ( s9 & ,satan2 c>ry y\rselves z ,k+'s sons4 ,v4 ,our c>e mu/ be to resemble ,*ri/4 ,,vi4 ,we mu/ h a desire & love to ! ,^w ( ,god t we may gr[ by x4 ,,vii4 ,we mu/ h afflictions1 if we be ,god's *ildr51 = ,he corrects all ,8 *ildr54--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #bg1 #bh4 ,! ,*ri/ly ,"*-- ,i4 ,acquir$ by a spiritual union ) ,*ri/4--,baptis$ into ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,is a complete inve/iture ) ,*ri/4--,h put on ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,is a union ) ,*ri/ t absorbs all conv5tional di/9ctions 7v]4 #bh74 ,v]4 #bg4 ,pr(ession )\t ,hypocrisy4--,hypocrisy is pr(ess+ )\t practis+4 ,m5 pr(ess )\t feel+ & do+ or are hypocrites 9 no?+ s mu* z 9 _! pray]s4 ,let a man set 8 he>t ^u le>n+ to pray & /rive to le>n1 & no failures he may cont9ue to make 9 8 mann] ( pray+ are suffici5t to ca/ him f ,god's fav\r4 ,let him b be 9 e>ne/1 /riv+ to ma/] 8 ?\ghts & to be s]i\s1 & all ! guilt ( 8 incid5tal fail+s w be wa%$ away 9 8 ,"l's blood4 ,we pr(ess to be sa9ts1 to be guid$ by ! highe/ pr9ciples1 & to be rul$ by ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,we h long ago promis$ to believe & obey4 ,x is true we _c d ^! ?+s aright--nay1 ev5 ) ,god's help we fall %ort ( duty4 ,nev]!less1 we mu/ n cease to pr(ess4 ,!re is no?+ s di/ress+ to a true ,*ri/ian z to h to prove himself su* to o!rs1 bo? z be+ consci\s ( 8 own numb]less fail+s & f 8 dislike ( display4 ,*ri/ has anticipat$ ! difficulties ( 8 mode/y4 ,he does n all[ su* a "o to speak = himself2 ,he speaks = him4 ,let u endeav\r to ent] m & m fully into ! mean+ ( our own pray]s & pr(essions2 let u humble ourselves = ! v little we d & ! poor advance we make2 let u avoid unnecess>y display ( religion4 ,?us we %all1 ?r\gh ,god's grace1 =m )9 u ! glori\s m9d ( ,*ri/4--,newman4 ,tea*+s ( ,baptism-- ,i4 ,our baptism mu/ put u 9 m9d t we are admitt$ & receiv$ into ! family ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,our baptism 9 ! "n ( ! ,tr9ity mu/ tea* u to "k & ackn[l$ge ,god aright4 ,,iii4 ,our baptism mu/ be unto u a /oreh\se ( com=t 9 "t ( ne$4 ,,iv4 ,baptism is a putt+ on ( ,*ri/4--,allud+ to ! cu/om ( ^? :o 7 baptis$ 9 ! apo/le's days putt+ (f _! g>m5ts :5 !y 7 baptis$1 & putt+ on new g>m5ts aft] baptism4 #a4 ,9 t we are to put on ,*ri/ we are rem9d$ ( our moral nak$ness4 #b4 ,to h a special c>e ( ! trimm+ & g>ni%+ ( our s\ls4 #c4 ,?\gh we be clo!d ) ,*ri/ 9 baptism1 we mu/ fur!r desire to be clo!d ^u--clad ) immortality4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #bh4 ,all are ,"o 9 ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,p ( all nations1 all conditions1 & all sexes4 ,,ii4 ,!y :o are ( great bir? & high condition mu/ be put 9 m9d n to be high-m9d$1 nor despise !m ( l[ degree1 = all are "o 9 ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,all believ]s mu/ be ( "o he>t & m9d4 ,,iv4 ,we le>n n to hate any man1 b d good to all4--,m5 turn _! swords & spe>s into mattocks & scy!s1 because !y are "o ) ,*ri/ by ! bond ( "o ,_s4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #bi4 ,! ,promise ( ,grace4--,! specific =m ( ! :ole ,gospel is promise1 :i* ,god gives 9 ! ,^w & causes to be prea*$4 ,! la/ p]iod ( ! _w is ! reign ( grace4 ,grace reigns 9 ! _w only z promise4 ,grace has no?+ to d ) law & requisition ( law2 !re=e1 ! ^w ( t grace c be no o!r ?an a ^w ( promise4 ,! promise ( life 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus is ! ^w ( ! new cov5ant4 ,! diff]5ce betwe5 ! ,gospel ( ! old cov5ant & t ( ! new re/s alone on ! transc5d5tly great] glory ( its promise4--,h>less4 ,heirs accord+ to ! ,promise4 ,i4 ,! base/ p]son1 if he believes 9 ,*ri/1 is 9 ! place ( ,abraham1 & succe$s him 9 ! inh]itance ( ! k+dom ( heav54 ,,ii4 ,believ]s mu/ be cont5t 9 ?is _w ) any e/ate ,god may lay ^u !m1 = !y are heirs ) ,abraham ( heav5 & e>?4 ,,iii4 ,!y t believe 9 ,*ri/ mu/ mod]ate _! worldly c>es & n live z drudges ( ! _w1 = !y are heirs ( ,god1 & are entitl$ to all good ?+s promis$ 9 ! cov5ant4 ,,iv4 ,our special c>e mu/ be = heav54--,! city ( ,god is ?y portion1 or *ild's "p4--,p]k9s4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a ,! heir1 z long z he is a *ild4--,an infant1 "o "u age4 ,diff]e? no?+ f a s]vant4--,a slave4 ,he is n at 8 own disposal4 ,he c\ld n p]=m any act b ?r\gh 8 legal repres5tative4 ,v]4 #b4 ,"u tutors & gov]nors4--,controll]s ( 8 p]son & prop]ty4 ,v]4 #c4 ,"u ! elem5ts ( ! _w4--,! rudim5t>y religi\s tea*+ ( a nonreligi\s "*4 ,! elem5t>y lessons ( outw>d ?+s4 ,v]4 #d4 ,god s5t =? ,8 ,son4--,s5t =? out ( heav5 f ,himself4 ,implies ! pre-exi/5ce ( ! ,son4 ,made ( a woman4--,made to be born ( a woman4 ,indicat+ a special int]position ( ,god 9 ,8 bir? z man4 ,made "u ! law4--,by ,8 ,fa!r's appo9tm5t & ,8 own free w1 subject to ! law1 to keep x all1 c]emonial & moral1 = u1 z ! ,repres5tative ,man1 & to suff] & exhau/ ! full p5alty ( our violation ( x4 ,v]4 #e4 ,! adoption ( sons4--,receive z some?+ de/9$ or due4 ,h]e9 ,god makes ( sons ( m5 sons ( ,god1 inasmu* z ,god made ( ! ,son ( ,god ! ,son ( man 7,augu/9e74 ,v]4 #f4 ,abba1 ,fa!r4--,abba is ! ,*aldee = fa!r4 ,! e>ly use ( x illu/rates :at ,paul has be5 say+ 7*4 iii4 #bh7 ( ! unity result+ f ! ,gospel2 = ,abba1 ,fa!r1 unites ,hebrew & ,greek on "o lip1 mak+ ! petition] at once a ,jew & a ,g5tile4 ,v]4 #i4 ,h[ turn ye aga9 anew8--,mak+ a new beg9n+ 9 religion1 laps+ f ,*ri/ianity j 9 z f> z !y embrace legalism4 ,to ! weak & begg>ly elem5ts4--,weak is contra/$ ) p[] z to effects1 & begg>ly ) afflu5ce 9 respect ( gifts4 ,! disp>ag+ expression is appli$2 n to ! rituali/ic ext]nalism ( hea!n religions1 b r to t ,god-giv5 sy/em ( rituali/ic ord9ances :i* _h s]v$ ! ,*ur* 9 h] infancy4 ,t :i* 0 appropriate food = a babe or sick man is feeble & poor = a gr[n man 9 full heal?4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,be z ,i am1 = ,i am z ye are4--,paul _h become z a ,g5tile1 ?\gh he 0 once a passionate ,jew4 ,_! natural lean+s t[>ds ,judaism !y ought to sacrifice z well z he4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,ye "k h[ ?r\gh infirmity ( fle% ,i prea*$4--,! weakness may h be5 g5]al debility1 result+ f great anxieties & toils4 ,x has be5 suppos$ t ,paul 0 feeble-ey$1 or ble>-ey$ 7,acts xxii4 #f71 & t ?is special weakness _h be5 aggravat$ at ! "t n[ 9 "q4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,!y zeal\sly affect y1 b n well4--,!y ke5ly c\rt y1 b n hon\rably4 ,!y w\ld exclude y--f ev]y?+ & e "o ^: influ5ce w\ld t5d to br+ ! ,galatians back to loyalty to ! ,gospel4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,i desire to be pres5t ) y1 & to *ange my voice4--,to speak n ) ! /]n tones ( w>n+1 b ) t5d] entreaties4 ,i /& 9 d\bt ( y4--,i am sorely p]plex$1 nonpluss$1 bewild]$1 z if n kn[+ h[ to proce$4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,:i* ?+s are an allegory4--,"u ! ?+s spok5 (--! two sons1 ) _! contra/ ( p>5tage & position--!re lies a spiritual mean+4 ,v]4 #be4 ,j]usalem :i* n[ is1 & is 9 bondage ) h] *ildr54--,judaism z reject+ ! light & lib]ty ( ! new disp5sation4 ,v]4 #bf4 ,b ,j]usalem :i* is above is free4--,is ! spiritual reality :i*1 veil$ "u ! old disp5sation1 is comp>atively unveil$ 9 ! disp5sation ( grace1 & de/9$ to be fully & f9ally manife/$ 9 ! reign ( glory4 ,*ri/ians are v diff]5t 9 /&+ to slave-born slaves4 ,v]4 #bg4 ,! desolate ha? _m m *ildr5 ?an %e :i* ha? an husb&4--,! special purpose ( ! quotation appe>s to be to %[ t ! idea ( a c\ntless ,*ur*1 includ+ ,g5tiles z well z ,jews1 spr++ out ( spiritual no?+ness1 0 appreh5d$ "u ! ,old ,te/am5t z de/9$ = realisation "u ! ,new4 ,v]4 #cj4 ,ca/ out ! bondwoman & h] son4--,ev5 h\se-room to ,judaism is n matt] ( "r1 b only by suff]ance1 & t s long & s f> z x leaves ! ,gospel undi/urb$ 9 full possession4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-g4 ,! ,nonage ( ! ,pre-,*ri/ian ,_w4 ,i4 ,mank9d 9 pre-,*ri/ian times 0 l ! heir 9 8 m9ority4--#a4 ,9 a /ate ( tempor>y s]vitude1 ?\gh hav+ great expectations4 ,! heir diff]e? no?+ f a s]vant1 ?\gh he be "l ( all2 b is "u tutors & gov]nors 7v]s4 #a1 #b74 ,"u ! ,old ,te/am5t ! bond-s]vant _h ?is 9 common ) a son1 t he 0 a recognis$ memb] ( ! family2 & ! son _h ?is 9 common ) ! slave1 t he 0 9 s]vitude1 b ) ?is diff]5ce1 ! s]vitude ( ! son 0 evanesc5t1 t ( ! slave 0 p]man5t4 ,! heir%ip is by "r ( bir?1 b possession & enjoym5t c be rea*$ only by pass+ ?r\gh s]vitude & atta9+ majority4 ,! m9or is 9 ! h&s ( gu>dians :o c>e = 8 p]son & m5tal tra9+1 & ( /ew>ds :o manage 8 e/ate4 ,s ! _w1 ?\gh possess+ ! promise ( great bless+1 0 held = ages 9 ! s]vitude ( ! law4 #b4 ,subject to ! re/ra9t ( ext]nal ord9ances4--,7 9 bondage "u ! elem5ts ( ! _w 7v]4 #c74 ,! comm&m5ts & ord9ances impos$ by ! law belong$ to an e>ly & elem5t>y p]iod4 ,9 _! infantile ext]nalism !y /& contra/$ ) ! analog\s ?+s ( ! new disp5sation1 9 :i* ! believ] is a gr[n man :o ca/s away *ildi% ?+s4 ,! ,mosaic sy/em wat*$ ov] & gu>d$ ! infancy ( ! _w4 ,x exact$ a rigid ob$i5ce to its m&ates1 & 9 do+ s tra9$ mank9d to see & feel ! ne$ & appreciate ! ri* h]itage ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,mosaism r5d]$ invaluable s]vice to ,*ri/ianity4 ,x safe-gu>d$ ! writ+s t conta9$ promises ( future bless+s & educat$ ! race ?r\gh\t ! p]iod ( its nonage4 ,,ii4 ,! matur$ son%ip ( mank9d is accompli%$ ?r\gh r$emption4--#a4 ,! ,r$eem] is ,div9ely provid$ & ( ! highe/ dignity4 ,god s5t =? ,8 ,son 7v]4 #d74 ,! my/ical ,g]mans speak ( ,*ri/ z ! ideal ,son ( man1 ! =etype ( humanity2 & !re is a s5se 9 :i* mank9d 0 creat$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o is ! image ( ,god1 ! fir/ born ( e creature4 ,b ! apo/le ref]s "h to a l(ti] dignity belong+ to ,*ri/4 ,he came 9 ! "* ( ,god's ,son1 br++ ,8 son%ip ) ,him4 ,! ,^w1 :o became fle%1 0 ) ,god1 & 0 ,god1 9 ! beg9n+4 ,! ,div9e ,son ( ,god 0 s5t =? into ! _w by ! all-lov+ ,fa!r to be ! ,r$eem] ( mank9d & to put an end to ! _w's s]vitude4 #b4 ,! ,r$eem] assumes ! nature & condition ( ^? ,he r$eems4--,made ( a woman1 made "u ! law1 to r$eem !m t 7 "u ! law 7v]s4 #d1 #e74 ,*ri/ 0 born ( woman z o!r m5 are1 &1 l !m1 0 at fir/ a weak & dep5d5t babe4 ,8 *ild-life has = ev] beautifi$ & consecrat$ *ild-nature4 ,he 0 born "u law--n ! law z a m]e ,jew1 :i* w\ld h limit$ ,8 r$eem+ "w to ! ,jewi% nation1 b "u law 9 its wide/ application4 ,he submitt$ n only to ! g5]al moral dem&s ( ! ,div9e law = m51 b to all ! duties & proprieties incid5t to ,8 position z a man1 ev5 to ^? ritual ord9ances :i* ,8 com+ 0 to aboli%4 ,! purpose ( ,8 be+ s5t 0 to r$eem !m t 7 "u ! law--to buy !m out ( _! bondage4 ,he volunt>ily ent]$ into ! condition ( ! enslav$ t ,he might emancipate !m4 #c4 ,! son%ip acquir$ ?r\gh r$emption is n by m]it or legal "r1 b by adoption4--,t we might receive ! adoption ( sons 7v]4 #e74 ,! son%ip is by grace1 n ( nature4 ,man lo/ 8 son%ip by s92 by grace he gets x back aga94 ,adoption we d n get back2 we simply receive x4 ,x is an act ( ,god's free grace4 ,,iii4 ,! atta9m5t ( son%ip is a consci\s reality4--#a4 ,made evid5t by ! ,_s ( ,god witness+ 9 u & cry+ to ,him z to a ,fa!r4 ,because ye are sons1 ,god ha? s5t =? ! ,_s ( ,8 ,son into y\r he>ts1 cry+1 ,abba1 ,fa!r 7v]4 #f74 ,god s5t =? ,8 ,son into ! _w ( m53 ,he s5t =? ! ,_s ( ,8 ,son into _! individual he>ts4 ,! filial consci\sness 0 born )9 !m1 sup]naturally inspir$4 ,:5 !y believ$ 9 ,*ri/1 :5 !y saw 9 ,him ! ,son ( ,god1 _! ,r$eem]1 !y 7 /irr$ ) a new ec/atic impulse2 a ,div9e gl[ ( love & joy k9dl$ 9 _! brea/s2 a voice n _! own spoke to _! _s2 _! s\l leap$ =? ^u _! lips1 cry+ to ,god ,fa!r1 ,fa!r6 ,!y 7 *ildr5 ( ,god & knew x4 #b4 ,confirm$ by ! heir%ip t results f ! ,div9e adoption4--,if a son1 !n an heir ( ,god ?r\gh ,*ri/ 7v]4 #g74 ,! nonage1 ! p]iod ( s]vitude & subjection1 is pass$4 ,x gives place to ! unrivall$ privilege ( a matur] spiritual manhood1 & ! heir%ip to an inh]itance ( indescribable & imp]i%able bless$ness4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! law held ! _w 9 bondage4 #b4 ,! ,gospel is a message ( lib]ty by r$emption4 #c4 ,r$emption by ,*ri/ conf]s di/+ui%$ privileges4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #d1 #e4 ,*ri/'s ,mission = ! ,adoption ( ,sons 9 ! ,fulness ( ,"t4 ,i4 ,! mission ( ,jesus ,*ri/ & ! mann] 9 :i* ,he manife/$ ,himself4--,god s5t =? ,8 ,son4 ,^! words pres5t ! great fact ( ,*ri/'s mission f ! ,fa!r & ,8 appe>ance 9 ! _w4 ,to d5ote ! inexpressible dignity ( ,jesus1 z be+ "o ) ! ,fa!r 9 ,8 mo/ ess5tial pr]ogatives & p]fections1 ,he is "h /yl$1 ,8 ,son4 ,he 0 made ( a woman4 ,! circum/ances ( ,8 inc>nation plac$ ,him at an immeasurable di/ance f all o!r p>ts ( ! human race4 ,he 0 ! imm$iate production ( ,god1 by ,8 ,div9e p[] ,he 0 conceiv$ ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & !reby completely exempt$ f ! ta9t ( orig9al s94 ,he 0 ! holy ?+ born ( a virg94 ,he 0 by con/itution plac$ 9 ! same /ate z our fir/ p>5ts4 ,he und]w5t a simil> b sev]] trial & ma9ta9$ ,8 innoc5ce aga9/ all ! assaults ( ,satan4 ,he 0 made "u ! law2 :]eas all o!r creatures are "u x by ! v t]ms ( _! exi/5ce1 by ! condition ( _! nature4 ,he 0 made "u ! c]emonial law1 "u ! moral law1 "u ! m$iatorial law4 ,,ii4 ,! design ( ,*ri/'s mission4--,to r$eem4 ,he came n m]ely to exemplify a rule ( life1 b to satisfy its violation2 n to expla9 ! /atutes ( heav51 b to pay ! p5alty aris+ f ! curse ann\nc$ aga9/ _! transgression4 ,he came ess5tially to *ange ! moral situation ( mank9d4 ,*ri/ has add$ to our orig9al brightness2 ,he has n only r$eem$ u f ! fir/ transgression1 b accumulat$ bless+s :i* man1 ev5 9 innoc5ce1 c\ld nev] h obta9$4 ,,iii4 ,! fitness ( ! season at :i* ,*ri/ 0 manife/$4--,! fulness ( "t4 #a4 ,x 0 ! p]iod =etold by ! prophets4 ,h5ce ! g5]al expectation ( ,8 com+4 #b4 ,x 0 a p]iod ( advancem5t 9 politics1 legislation1 sci5ce1 & arts1 & mann]s2 an age ( scepticism4 #c4 ,x 0 a p]iod ( tol]ation4 ,! epo* w arrive :5 ?is _w %all be ?\ght ( z no?+ b z x furni%$ a /age = ! manife/ation ( ! ,son ( ,god4--,rob]t ,hall4 ,v]4 #d4 ,! ,fulness ( ! ,"t4--,*ri/ comes :5 a c\rse ( prep>ation1 conduct$ ?r\gh previ\s ages1 0 at la/ complete4 ,he 0 n ! creation ( ,8 own or any prec$+ age4 ,:at is true ( all o!r great m51 :o are no m ?an great m51 is n true ( ,him4 ,!y receive f _! age z mu* z !y give x2 !y embody & reflect its _s4 ,*ri/ really ow$ no?+ to ! "t or ! c\ntry :i* welcom$ ,8 adv5t4 ,i4 ,! _w 0 prep>$ politically = ,*ri/'s "w4--,!re 0 a common language--! ,greek2 a common gov]nm5t--! ,roman4 ,,ii4 ,!re 0 a prep>ation 9 ! convictions ( mank9d4--,! epo* ( religi\s exp]im5ts _h be5 clos$ 9 an epo* ( despair4 ,,iii4 ,!re 0 a prep>ation 9 ! moral exp]i5ce ( mank9d4--,! dreadful picture ( ! pagan _w :i* ,/4 ,paul draws at ! close ( ! fir/ *apt] ( 8 epi/le to ! ,romans is n a d>k] picture ?an t ( pagan writ]s--( morali/s l ,s5eca1 ( satiri/s l ,juv5al1 ( hi/orians l ,tacitus2 & yet en\gh surviv$ ( moral tru? 9 ! human consci5ce to condemn av]age pagan practice4 ,x l$ !m to ye>n = a deliv]]1 al?\gh _! aspirations 7 indef9ite en\gh4 ,?is widespread corruption1 ?is long+ = bett] ?+s1 m>k$ ! close ( ! epo* ( moral exp]im5ts4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! e>?ly life ( ,*ri/ /ood 9 a totally diff]5t relation t[>ds moral tru? f t ( e o!r man4 #b4 ,x 0 a life at h>mony ) itself & a revelation ( high] tru?4 #c4 ,8 inc>nation deliv]s u f false views ( ! _w & ( life1 f base & despond+ views ( our human nature1 & f bondage4--,h4 ,p4 ,liddon4 ,*ri/ ,ob$i5t to ! ,law4 ,i4 ,?is ob$i5ce 0 n a matt] ( c\rse1 foll[+ ^u ,8 inc>nation4 ,he might h liv$ & di$1 _h x be5 consi/5t ) ,8 high purpose1 9 s9less purity1 )\t expressly und]tak+ z ,he did op5ly to fulfil ! law4 ,x 0 a volunt>y act1 becom+ & fit = ! great "w ,he _h 9 h&4 ,,ii4 ,?is ob$i5ce 0 n only an integral b a necess>y "p ( ,8 "w ( r$emption4--,_h ?is n be5 s1 r$emption w\ld h be5 incomplete4 ,n only ,god's unwritt5 law 9 ! consci5ce1 b ,god's writt5 law 9 ! tables ( /one1 mu/ be completely satisfi$4 ,x be+ %[n1 by bo? ,g5tile & ,jew1 t nei!r by nature nor by reveal$ light 0 man capable ( pleas+ ,god1 all m5 7 left simply & solely dep5d5t on ,8 free & unm]it$ grace4 ,all cases ( guilt mu/ be cov]$1 all situations ( disob$i5ce tak5 up & borne & c>ri$ triumphantly out into p]fection & accordance ) ! ,fa!r's w1 by ! ,son ( ,god 9 our fle%4 ,,iii4 ,?is ob$i5ce = man 0 to be n only complete1 s t ,*ri/ %\ld /& 9 ! root ( our nature z ! accept$ man1 b 0 to be our patt]n1 t z ,he 0 holy s we might be holy also4 ,,iv4 ,?is ob$i5ce arose f ! requirem5ts ( ,8 (fice connect$ ) ! law4--,he 0 ! end ( ! law4 ,x all po9t$ to ,him4 ,its types & c]emonies all f\nd fulfilm5t 9 ,8 p]son & "w4 ,all has be5 fulfill$4 ,all look$ =w>d to ,"o t 0 to come--to "o :o has come1 & 9 ,8 own p]son has sup]s$$ t law by exhau/+ its requirem5ts1 has glorifi$ t law by fill+ out & animat+ ) spiritual life its wa/e & b>r5 places4 ,s t ,god has n *ang$1 nor has ,8 purpose wav]$1 nor are ,8 p re/+ on o!r ?an _! old f\ndation4--,dean ,al=d4 ,v]4 #e4 ,"u ! ,law-- ,i4 ,z ! rule ( life4--,?us angels are "u ! law4 ,adam 0 be=e 8 fall1 & ! sa9ts 9 heav5 are s n[4 ,none yield m subjection to ! law ?an !y1 & ?is subjection is _! lib]ty4 ,,ii4 ,z a griev\s yoke :i* none c be>4--#a4 ,x b\nd ! ,*ur* ( ! ,old ,te/am5t to ! obs]vance ( _m & co/ly c]emonies4 #b4 ,x b9ds e (f5d] to ev]la/+ dea?4 #c4 ,x is a yoke z x increases s9 & is ! /r5g? ( x4 ,! wick$ nature ( man is ! m to d a ?+ ! m he is =bidd54--,p]k9s4 ,adoption4 ,i4 ,9 :at adoption consi/s4--#a4 ,! po9ts ( resemblance betwe5 natural & spiritual adoption4 7#a7 ,we cease to h our =m] "n & are designat$ aft] ! "n ( ,god4 7#b7 ,we *ange our abode4 ,once 9 ! _w1 n[ 9 ! ,*ur* & family ( ,god4 7#c7 ,we *ange our co/ume4 ,con=m to ! family dress3 g>m5ts ( salvation4 #b4 ,! po9ts ( diff]5ce betwe5 natural & spiritual adoption4 7#a7 ,natural adoption 0 to supply a family defect4 ,god _h ho/s ( *ildr54 7#b7 ,natural adoption 0 only ( sons4 ,no di/9ction 9 ,god's adoption4 7#c7 ,9 natural adoption !re 0 only a *ange ( condition4 ,god makes ,8 *ildr5 p>tak]s ( ,8 own nature4 7#d7 ,9 natural adoption only "o 0 adopt$1 b ,god adopts multitudes4 7#e7 ,9 natural adoption only temporal advantages 7 d]iv$1 b 9 spiritual ! bless+s are et]nal4 ,,ii4 ,signs ( adoption4--#a4 ,int]nal signs4 ,describ$ 9 *4 iv4 #f2 ,rom4 viii4 #ad-af4 #b4 ,ext]nal signs4 7#a7 ,language2 7#b7 ,pr(ession2 7#c7 ,ob$i5ce4 ,,iii4 ,privileges ( adoption4--#a4 ,deliv]ance f ! mis]ies ( our natural /ate4 #b4 ,inve/iture into all ! b5efits ( ,*ri/'s family4 #c4 ,a title to ! cele/ial inh]itance4 ,le>n--#a4 ,! importance ( ! bless+4 #b4 ,seek ! good ( ,god's family4 #c4 ,invite /rang]s to become sons & heirs ( ,god4--,sket*es4 ,adoption & its ,claims4--,among ! ,am]ican ,indians :5 a captive 0 sav$ to be adopt$ 9 ! place ( "s *iefta9 :o _h fall51 8 allegiance & 8 id5tity 7 look$ ^u z *ang$4 ,if he left a wife & *ildr5 beh9d him1 !y 7 to be =gott5 & blott$ f memory4 ,he /ood 9 ! place ( ! dead w>rior1 assum$ 8 responsibilities1 he 0 suppos$ to *]i% ^? :om he _h *]i%$ & hate ^? :om he _h hat$2 9 fact1 he 0 suppos$ to /& 9 ! same relation ( consangu9ity to ! tribe4--,bancr(t4 ,v]s4 #f1 #g4 ,evid5ces ( ,son%ip4 ,i4 ,! pres5ce ( ! ,_s 9 ! he>t4--#a4 ,! beg9n+ ( our new bir? is 9 ! he>t1 :5 a new light is put into ! m9d1 a new & heav5ly disposition into ! w & affection4 #b4 ,! pr9cipal "p ( our r5ovation is 9 ! he>t 7 ! ,_s abides4 #c4 ,! beg9n+ & pr9cipal "p ( ,god's wor%ip is 9 ! he>t4 #d4 ,keep wat* & w>d ab\t ?y he>t1 t x may be a fit place ( ent]ta9m5t = ! ,_s1 :o is an ,ambassador s5t f ,god to !e4 ,,ii4 ,! "w ( ! ,_s4--#a4 ,be/[+ conviction t ! ,scriptures are ! ,^w ( ,god4 #b4 ,submission to ,god & a desire to obey ,him4 #c4 ,! te/imony ( ! ,_s--a ,div9e mann] ( reason+ fram$ 9 ! m9d--t we are ,god's *ildr54 #d4 ,peace ( consci5ce1 joy1 & affiance 9 ,god4 ,,iii4 ,! desires ( ! he>t direct$ t[>ds ,god4--#a4 ,our cries are to be direct$ to ,god ) rev]5ce4 #b4 ,) submission to ,8 w4 #c4 ,) importunity & con/ancy4--,p]k9s4 ,! ,"* & ,privileges ( ! ,*ildr5 ( ,god4 ,i4 ,! di/+ui%+ *>act]i/ic ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god4--#a4 ,x is a _s ( filial confid5ce z oppos$ to s]vile fe>4 ,no unp>don$ s9n] has a suffici5t gr\nd ( confid5ce 9 ,god4 ,till assur$ t ,god loves him1 he kn[s n h[ ,god may treat him at any p>ticul> "t4 ,b we _c believe t ,god loves u & at ! same "t d\bt ,8 m]cy4 ,he t he>tily reposes on ,god's fav\r _c dread ,8 v5geance4 #b4 ,?is filial _s is "o ( holy love z oppos$ to ! bondage ( s94--,! love ( ,god is a p[]ful elem5t well calculat$ to *ange ! :ole ( our inn] man4 ,x gives a new bias to our wayw>d affections & a heal?ful vig\r to e good desire4 #c4 ,! filial _s is "o ( ready ob$i5ce z oppos$ to ! gloomy _s ( s]vitude4--,! s]vice ( a slave is unwill+1 extort$1 unsatisfactory2 ! ob$i5ce ( a *ild is ready1 lov+1 en]getic4 ,love is self-d5y+1 s\l-absorb+1 devot$4 ,,ii4 ,"s ( ! di/+ui%+ privileges ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god4--#a4 ,! *ild ( ,god has a "p 9 ! ,fa!r's love & c>e4 #b4 ,has a filial resemblance to ! heav5ly ,fa!r4 #c4 ,*ildr5 ( ,god h ! privileges ( family communion & fell[%ip4 #d4 ,h a %>e 9 ! family provisions4 #e4 ,h a title to ! future inh]itance4--,rob]t ,m4 ,macbrair4 ,v]4 #g4 ,god's ,(fspr+4--#a4 ,?is is ! /ate ( all poor hea!n1 :e!r 9 ,engl& or =eign c\ntries3 !y are *ildr51 ignorant & unable to take c>e ( !mselves1 because !y d n "k :at !y are4 ,paul tells !m !y are ,god's (fspr+1 ?\gh !y "k x n4 ,he does n mean t we are n ,god's *ildr5 till we f9d out t we are ,god's *ildr54 ,y 7 ,god's heirs all along1 al?\gh y diff]$ no?+ f slaves2 = z long z y 7 9 hea!n ignorance & fooli%ness ,god _h to treat y z ,8 slaves1 n z ,8 *ildr54 ,!y ?\ght t ,god did n love !m1 t !y mu/ buy ,8 fav\rs4 ,!y ?\ght religion meant a plan = mak+ ,god love !m4 #b4 ,!n appe>$ ! love ( ,god 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o told m5 ( _! heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,he prea*$ to !m ! good news ( ! k+dom ( ,god1 t ,god _h n =gott5 !m1 did n hate !m1 w\ld freely =give !m all t 0 pa/2 & :y8 ,because ,he 0 _! ,fa!r & lov$ !m s t ,he sp>$ n ,8 only begott5 ,son4 ,& n[ ,god looks at u 9 ! light ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he does n wi% u to rema9 m]ely ,8 *ild1 "u tutors & gov]nors1 =c$ to d :at is "r outw>dly & :e!r x likes or n4 ,god wi%es ea* ( u to become ,8 son1 ,8 gr[n-up & reasonable son4 #c4 ,x is a fe>ful ?+ to despise ! m]cies ( ! liv+ ,god1 & :5 y are call$ to be ,8 sons to fall back "u ! t]rors ( ,8 law 9 slavi% fe> & a guilty consci5ce & remorse :i* _c rep5t4 ,he has told y to call ,him y\r ,fa!r2 & if y speak to ,him 9 any o!r way1 y insult ,him & trample und]foot ! ri*es ( ,8 grace4 ,y are n ,god's slaves1 b ,8 sons1 heirs ( ,god & jo9t-heirs ( ,*ri/4 ,:at an inh]itance ( glory & bliss t mu/ be :i* ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ,himself is to inh]it ) u--an inh]itance ( all t is wise1 lov+1 noble1 holy1 peaceful1 all t c make u happy & l ,god ,himself4--,c4 ,k+sley4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #h-aa4 ,legalism a ,relapse4 ,i4 ,legalism is no advance on hea!nism4--,:5 ye knew n ,god1 ye did s]vice unto !m :i* by nature are no gods 7v]4 #h74 ,paganism 0 an elaborate sy/em ( =malism4 ,! in/9ct ( wor%ip l$ m5 to sacrifice to imag9>y deities--gods :i* 7 no gods4 ,ignorant ( ! true ,god1 !y multipli$ deities ( _! own4 ,! ,galatian pagans creat$ a /range ,pan!on4 ,!re 7 ! old weird ,celtic deities be=e :om our ,briti% =efa!rs trembl$4 ,on ?is ance/ral fai? _h be5 sup]impos$ ! frantic rites ( ! ,phrygian "m ,cebele1 ) h] mutilat$ prie/s1 & ! m g5ial & humani/ic cultus ( ! ,greek ,olympian gods4 ,! oppressive rites ( legalism 7 little bett] ?an ! hea!n ritual4 ,religion deg5]at$ into a mean+less =mality4 ,dick5s describes h[ 9 ,g5oa he once witness$ a great fea/ on ! hill beh9d ! h\se1 :5 ! p alt]nately danc$ "u t5ts 9 ! op5 air & ru%$ to say a pray] or two 9 an adjo9+ *ur* bright ) r$ & gold & blue & silv]--s _m m9utes ( danc+ & ( pray+ 9 regul> turns ( ea*4 ,,ii4 ,legalism to conv]t$ hea!n1 is a disa/r\s relapse4--,aft] ye h kn[n ,god1 h[ turn ye aga9 to ! weak & begg>ly elem5ts8 4 4 4 ,ye obs]ve days & mon?s & times & ye>s 7v]s4 #i1 #aj74 ,! hea!n 9 _! bl9dness & ignorance might be excus$1 & ritualism1 ev5 to ! ,jews be=e ! com+ ( ! ,messiah1 might be well en\gh2 b = ,*ri/ians1 :o _h receiv$ ampl] k & be5 illum9$ by ! ,holy ,_s1 to return to ! weak & begg>ly elem5ts1 0 irrational1 mon/r\s6 ,hav+ ta/$ ! sweets ( lib]ty1 :at folly to submit aga9 to slav]y6 hav+ rea*$ spiritual manhood1 h[ *ildi% to deg5]ate6 ,legalism de/roys ! life ( religion & leaves only a mass ( petrifi$ =ms4 ,9 8 ,/ones ( ,v5ice1 ,rusk9 says3 ,!re is no religion 9 any "w ( ,titian's2 !re is n ev5 ! smalle/ evid5ce ( religi\s temp] or sympa?ies ei!r 9 himself or ^? = :om he pa9t$4 ,8 l>g] sacr$ !mes are m]ely = ! exhibition ( pictorial rhetoric--composition & col\r4 ,8 m9or works are g5]ally made subord9ate to ! purposes ( portraiture4 ,! ,madonna 9 ! ,fr>i *ur* is a m]e lay figure1 introduc$ to =m a l9k ( connection betwe5 ! portraits ( v>i\s memb]s ( ! ,pes>o family :o surr\nd h]4 ,bell9i 0 br\ght up 9 fai?2 ,titian 9 =malism4 ,betwe5 ! ye>s ( _! bir?s ! vital religion ( ,v5ice _h expir$4 ,,iii4 ,a relapse to legalism is an occasion ( al>m to ! e>ne/ ,*ri/ian tea*]4--,i am afraid ( y1 le/ ,i h be/[$ ^u y lab\r 9 va9 7v]4 #aa74 ,! apo/le knew some?+ ( ! fickl5ess ( ! ,galatians & ( ! weakness ( human nature b 0 h>dly prep>$ = su* a collapse ( ! "w :i* he _h built up ) s mu* anxiety & c>e4 ,he saw1 m cle>ly ?an !y1 ! p]il ( 8 conv]ts1 & ! prospect ( _! fur!r defection fill$ him ) al>m & grief4 ,x meant ! loss ( advantages ga9$1 ( preci\s bless+ enjoy$1 ( peace1 ( "*1 ( influ5ce = good4 ,x is a pa9ful mom5t :5 ! anxi\s ,*ri/ian work] has to m\rn ov] failure 9 any degree4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,legalism suppresses all religi\s gr[?4 #b4 ,is a con/ant dang] to ! holie/4 #c4 ,%[s ! necessity = e>ne/ vigilance & pray]4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #h-aa4 ,! ,dilemma ( ,turncoats4 ,i4 ,_! fir/ condition 0 "o ( ignorance4--#a4 ,ignorance ( ,god4 7#a7 ,! light ( nature is imp]fect1 because we "k by x only "s few & g5]al ?+s ( ,god4 7#b7 ,x is weak1 because x s]ves only to cut (f excuse1 & is n suffici5t to direct u 9 ! wor%ip ( ,god4 7#c7 ,x is a great & griev\s s94 #b4 ,idolatry4--7#a7 ,:5 t :i* is n ,god is plac$ & wor%ipp$ 9 ! room ( ! true ,god4 7#b7 ,:5 m5 ackn[l$ge ! true ,god1 b d n conceive ,him z ,he w be conceiv$1 & z ,he has reveal$ ,himself4 7#c7 ,:at a man loves mo/1 c>es = mo/1 & delights 9 mo/1 t is 8 god4 ,:]e ! he>t is1 !re is ?y god4 ,,ii4 ,_! *ang$ condition is ! k ( ,god 9 ,*ri/4--#a4 ,?is is a special k :]eby we mu/ ackn[l$ge ,god to be our ,god 9 ,*ri/4 #b4 ,?is k mu/ be n confus$1 b di/9ct4 7#a7 ,we mu/ ackn[l$ge ,god 9 respect ( ,8 pres5ce 9 all places4 7#b7 ,9 respect ( ,8 p>ticul> provid5ce ov] u4 7#c7 ,9 respect ( ,8 w 9 all ?+s to be done & suff]$4 #c4 ,?is k mu/ be an effectual & lively k1 work+ 9 u new affections1 & incl9ations4 ,,iii4 ,_! revolt is an ab&onm5t ( salvation4--,x is an ex*ange ( k = ignorance1 ( ! sub/ance = ! %ad[1 ( reality = empt9ess--a return to weak & begg>ly elem5ts4 ,x is ! sub/itution ( c]emonies = g5u9e wor%ip4 ,,iv4 ,! conduct ( turn-coats is an occasion ( m9i/]ial disappo9tm5t & al>m 7v]4 #aa74--,"w t is 9 va9 9 respect ( m5 is n s be=e ,god4--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #h1 #i4 ,ignorance ( ,god a ,spiritual ,bondage4--#a4 ,h[ev] nature's light may s]ve to make kn[n !re is a ,god & t ,he ought to be s]v$1 x is no?+ else b ignorance1 z x leaves u de/itute ( ! k ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 )\t :i* !re is no salvation4 #b4 ,m5 are naturally incl9$ to feign "s repres5tation ( ! ,godhead by ?+s :i* incur 9 ! outw>d s5ses1 f :i* !y easily advance to give ,div9e wor%ip unto ^? images & repres5tations4 #c4 ,?\gh ! ,levitical c]emonies 7 once to be religi\sly obs]v$ z a "p ( ,div9e wor%ip lead+ to ,*ri/1 yet :5 ! false tea*]s did urge !m z a "p ( necess>y comm&$ wor%ip1 or z a "p ( _! righte\sness be=e ,god1 ! apo/le is bold to give !m ! "n ( weak & begg>ly elem5ts4 #d4 ,p may advance v f> 9 ! way ( ,*ri/ianity1 & yet make a f\l retreat aft]w>ds 9 ! c\rse ( defection & apo/asy4--,f]gusson4 ,v]s4 #i1 #aj4 ,god's ,sabbatic ,law ant$at$ ! ,mosaic ,law4--,& :atev] ( legal bondage has be5 l9k$ ) ! obs]vance ( ! ,jewi% ,sabba? 0 elim9at$ toge!r ) ! *ange to ! fir/ day ( ! week4 ,?is at once removes ! ,"l's ,day f ! category ( days1 & also ( weak & begg>ly elem5ts4 ,! mode ( obs]vance is le>n$ f ! ,"l's words1 ,! ,sabba? 0 made = man1 & n man = ! ,sabba?1 :i* at ! same "t imply1 :5 rightly und]/ood1 ! p]petual necessity = a ,sabba?4--,lange4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,m9i/]ial ,anxiety--#a4 ,prompts to e>ne/ ef=ts 9 imp>t+ ! highe/ spiritual tru?s4 #b4 ,looks = correspond+ results 9 consi/5cy ( "* & conduct4 #c4 ,is griev$ ) ! lea/ indications ( religi\s failure4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ab-bj4 ,! ,plead+s ( an ,anxi\s ,tea*] ) 8 ,pupils 9 ,p]il4 ,i4 ,he rem9ds !m ( ! en?usia/ic atta*m5t ( =m] days4--#a4 ,urges !m to ex]cise ! same fre$om z he himself claim$4 ,be z ,i am2 = ,i am z ye are 7v]4 #ab74 ,?\gh himself a ,jew1 ,paul _h assum$ no airs ( sup]iority1 & did n sep>ate himself f 8 ,g5tile bre?r52 he became z "o ( !m4 ,he asks !m to ex]cise a simil> lib]ty2 & le/ !y %\ld fe> he w\ld h a grudge aga9/ !m because ( _! relapse1 he ha/5s to assure !m1 ,ye h n injur$ wrong$ me at all 7v]4 #ab74 #b4 ,recalls _! extravagant expression ( admiration on _! fir/ reception ( 8 tea*+4--,ye "k h[ ?r\gh infirmity ,i prea*$ at ! fir/4 ,my temptation ye despis$ n2 b receiv$ me z an angel ( ,god4 4 4 4 ,ye w\ld h pluck$ out y\r own eyes1 & h giv5 !m to me 7v]s4 #ac1 #ad1 #ae74 ,8 physical weakness1 :i* might h mov$ ! contempt ( o!rs1 elicit$ ! sympa?y ( ! w>m-he>t$ ,galatians4 ,!y li/5$ ) eag]ness & wond] to ! ,gospel he prea*$4 ,! man1 ) 8 humiliat+ infirmity1 0 lo/ 9 ! *>m ( 8 message4 ,!y 7 ?ankful t1 ?\gh 8 sickness 0 ! reason ( 8 be+ deta9$ among !m1 x 0 ! opportunity ( _! he>+ ! ,gospel4 ,_h he be5 an angel f heav51 or ,jesus ,*ri/ ,himself1 !y c\ld n h welcom$ him m raptur\sly4 ,!y w\ld h made any sacrifice to assure him ( _! reg>d & affection4 #c4 ,%[s he 0 n less _! fri5d because he rebuk$ !m4--,am ,i !re=e become y\r enemy1 because ,i tell y ! tru?8 7v]4 #af74 ,& n[ !y ru%1 ) ,gallic-l fickl5ess1 to ! opposite extreme4 ,because he attacks ! new fancies ) :i* !y h become enam\r$1 & probes !m ) "s :olesome & unwelcome tru?s1 !y imag9e he has become _! enemy4 ,n s2 he is b us+ ! privilege ( a true & fai?ful fri5d4 ,,ii4 ,he w>ns !m aga9/ ! s$uctive tactics ( false tea*]s4--#a4 ,_! zeal\s flatt]y 0 full ( dang]4 ,!y zeal\sly affect y1 b n well2 !y w\ld exclude y 7v]4 #ag74 ,!y are c\rt+ y1 ^! pres5t suitors = y\r reg>d1 di%on\rably2 !y want to %ut u out & h y to !mselves1 t y may pay c\rt to !m4 ,!y pret5d to be zeal\s = y\r int]e/s2 b x is _! own !y seek4 ,!y w\ld exclude y f all opportunities ( salvation--yea1 f ,*ri/ ,himself4 ,! flatt]] %\ld be always suspect$4 ,! turn+ away f s\nd doctr9e goes h& 9 h& ) a pr$ilection = su* tea*]s z tickle ! e>1 :ile !y tea* only su* ?+s z correspond to ! s9ful incl9ations ( ! he>]s4 #b4 ,?\gh g5u9e zeal is comm5dable4--,x is good to be zeal\sly affect$ always 9 a good ?+ 7v]4 #ah74 ,*ri/ian zeal mu/ be se5 n only to correspond & to be adapt$ to ! intellect b mu/ also be 9 h>mony ) ! highe/ & pr(\nde/ s5tim5ts ( our nature4 ,x mu/ n be exhibit$ 9 ! dry1 p$antic divisions ( a s*ola/ic !ology2 nor mu/ x be set =? & trick$ out 9 ! light drap]y ( an artificial rhetoric1 9 prett9ess ( /yle1 9 measur$ s5t5ces1 ) an insipid floridness1 & 9 ! =m ( elegantly feeble essays4 ,no2 x mu/ come f ! s\l 9 ! language ( e>ne/ conviction & /rong feel+4 ,,iii4 ,he pleads ) ! t5d] solicitude ( a spiritual p>5t4--,my little *ildr51 ( :om ,i travail 9 bir? aga91 4 4 4 ,i desire to be pres5t ) y1 & to *ange my voice2 = ,i /& 9 d\bt ( y 7v]s4 #ai1 #bj74 ,z a "m1 fe>ful ( los+ ! affection ( h] *ildr5 = :om %e has suff]$ s mu*1 ! apo/le appeals to 8 conv]ts 9 tones ( pa!tic p]suasion4 ,8 he>t is wrung ) angui% z he sees ! p]il ( 8 spiritual *ildr51 & he breaks out into t5d] & impassion$ entreaty4 ,& yet he is p]plex$ by ! attitude !y h tak51 & z if unc]ta9 ( ! result ( 8 e>ne/ expo/ulations4 ,! prea*] has to le>n to be pati5t z well z zeal\s4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,/rong emotions & w>m affections are no gu>antee = ! p]man5ce ( religi\s life4 #b4 ,h[ prone are ^? :o h put !mselves 9 ! wrong to fix ! blame on o!rs4 #c4 ,m5 ( ! ,galatian type are ! natural prey ( self-seek+ agitators4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,*ri/ian ,bro!rhood4--,"h is3 #a4 ,a lov+ compellation--,bre?r54 #b4 ,a submissive address by way ( comprecation--,i besee* y4 #c4 ,a reque/ mo/ reasonable--,be ye z ,i am2 = ,i am z ye are4 #d4 ,a wise & prud5t preoccupation or prev5tion :i* removes all ob/ructions & =e/alls ^? jeal\sies1 ^? surmises & gr\ndless suspicions1 :i* are ! bane ( *>ity & ! greate/ enemies to peace4 ,ye h n injur$ me at all4 ,i4 ,nature h]self ha? made all m5 bre?r54--#a4 ,?is may s]ve to condemn all ^? :o look ^u m5 "u o!r consid]ation ?an z m5 or view !m 9 any o!r %ape ?an z bre?r54 ,& ! v "n ( man & ( bro!r %\ld be an amulet = all mank9d aga9/ ! v5om ( iniquity & inju/ice4 #b4 ,by ?is light ( nature we may condemn ourselves :5 any bitt]ness t[>ds our bro!r rise? 9 our he>ts1 & allay or r root x out z inhuman & unnatural4 ,none c di%on\r u m ?an ourselves d1 :5 "o man ha? trodd5 d[n ano!r z ! clay 9 ! /reets1 :5 we ?9k ourselves great m5 by mak+ our bre?r5 little1 :5 we contemn & despise1 hate & p]secute !m4 ,,ii4 ,bre?r5 z ,*ri/ians pr(ess+ ! same fai?4--,!re is su* a bro!rhood t nei!r error nor s9 nor injury c break & dissolve x4 #a4 ,m5 may err & yet be bre?r54--,we may be divid$ 9 op9ion & yet unit$ 9 *>ity4 ,consid] ! difficulty ( f9d+ out tru? 9 all ?+s & avoid+ error1 t our bro!r may err r f want ( light ?an out ( malice & wilfully & conceive x possible we may err z f\lly z o!rs4 #b4 ,m5 may s9 & yet be bre?r54--,*>ity1 because %e may err1 nay1 because %e mu/ err1 looks ^u e ,*ri/ian z a bro!r4 ,if he err1 %e is a guide to him2 if he s91 %e is a physician2 if he fall1 %e /rives to lift him up1 be+ a light to ! bl9d & a /aff to ! weak4 #c4 ,m5 may injure ea* o!r & yet be bre?r54--,socrates1 be+ ov]come 9 judgm5t1 pr(ess$ he _h no reason to be angry ) 8 enemies unless x 7 = ?is1 t !y conceiv$ & believ$ !y _h hurt him4 ,inde$1 no injury c be done by a bro!r to a bro!r4 ,! injury is prop]ly done to ,god1 :o res]ves all p[] ( rev5ge to ,himself4 ,if a bro!r /rike u1 said ,*ryso/om1 kiss 8 h&2 if he w\ld de/roy u1 our rev5ge %\ld be to save him4 ,nazianz5 said to ! "y man :o 0 suborn$ to kill him1 ,*ri/ =give !e1 :o ha? also =giv5 me1 & di$ to save me4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,bro!rly love is pleasant & delightful4 #b4 ,pr(itable & advantage\s4 #c4 ,s necess>y t x _h be5 bett] = u nev] to h be5 ?an n to love ! bre?r54--,a4 ,f>9don4 ,v]s4 #ac-ae4 ,love = ! ,prea*]-- ,i4 ,not)/&+ ! physical infirmity ( ! mess5g] 7v]4 #ac74 ,,ii4 ,g5]ates ! l(tie/ e/eem = 8 "* & abilities 7v]4 #ad74 ,,iii4 ,is (t5 express$ 9 exagg]at$ t]ms 7v]4 #ae74 ,v]4 #ad4 ,! ,au?ority ( ! ,mess5g] ( ,god4 ,i4 ,he is to be he>d ev5 z ,*ri/ ,himself1 because 9 prea*+ he is ! m\? ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,"h we see ! goodness ( ,god1 :o does n speak to u 9 ,8 maje/y1 b appo9ts m5 9 ,8 /ead1 :o are ,8 ambassadors4 ,,iii4 ,!re mu/ be fidelity 9 tea*]s4--,!y /& 9 ! /ead ( ,*ri/1 & mu/ deliv] only t :i* !y "k to be ! w ( ,*ri/4 ,,iv4 ,!y mu/ h especial c>e ( hol9ess ( life4 ,v4 ,! p are to he> _! tea*]s ) rev]5ce1 z if !y w\ld he> ! angels or ,*ri/ ,himself4 ,,vi4 ,! com=t ( ! m9i/ry is z sure z if an angel came d[n f heav51 or ,*ri/ ,himself1 to com=t u4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ,"r ,mode ( giv+ & receiv+ ,repro(4--,%\ld x be e/eem$ ! "p ( a fri5d fai?fully to tell m5 ! tru?8 & %\ld ! suppression ( tru? & ! sub/itution ( its opposite be held to m>k ! "* ( an enemy8 ,h[ (t5 has ! amicable /ate ( feel+ be5 brok5 up by tell+ ! tru?1 ev5 :5 done 9 a prop] _s & mann]6 ,i4 ,:at w\ld y wi% y\r fri5d to be8--#a4 ,s9c]e4 #b4 ,t he %\ld take a v g5]al int]e/ 9 my welf>e & be desir\s to promote x4 #c4 ,a p]son ( cle>1 s\nd1 discrim9at+ judgm5t1 & ) a decid$ pref]5ce 9 all ?+s4 #d4 ,t he %\ld n be a man full ( self-complac5cy1 a self-idolat]1 b obs]vant & sev]e t[>ds 8 own errors & defects4 #e4 ,a man :o w\ld include me expressly 9 8 petitions1 pray+ t ,i may be deliv]$ f ^? evils :i* he p]ceives 9 me1 & ,god f> m cle>ly4 #f4 ,su* t1 z ! la/ result ( my communications ) him1 a great deal ( :at may be defective & wrong 9 me %all h be5 discipl9$ away4 ,,ii4 ,:y d we reg>d a fri5d z an enemy because he tells u ! tru?8--#a4 ,because pla9 tru?1 by :atev] voice1 mu/ say _m ?+s t are displeas+4 #b4 ,because !re is a want ( ! real e>ne/ desire to be 9 all ?+s set "r4 #c4 ,because !re is pride1 react+ aga9/ a fell[-mortal & fell[-s9n]4 #d4 ,because !re is n seldom a real diff]5ce ( judgm5t on ! matt]s 9 "q4 #e4 ,because !re is an unfav\rable op9ion or surmise z to ! motives ( ! tell] ( tru?4 ,,iii4 ,h[ %\ld repro( be adm9i/]$8--#a4 ,^? :o d ?is %\ld well ex]cise !mselves to und]/& :at !y speak (4 #b4 ,x %\ld be ! in/ructor's aim t ! au?ority may be convey$ 9 ! tru? itself1 & n seem to be assum$ by him z ! speak] ( x4 #c4 ,he %\ld wat* to select fav\rable times & occasions4 ,,iv4 ,h[ %\ld repro( be receiv$8--#a4 ,by cultivat+ a disposition ( m9d :i* e>ne/ly desires ! tru?1 9 :atev] mann] x may come to u4 #b4 ,!re h be5 in/ances 9 :i* a fri5d1 sil5t :5 he %\ld h spok51 has himself aft]w>ds receiv$ ! repro( = n hav+ done s f ! p]son :om he decl9$ to admoni%4 #c4 ,if !re be ^? s pa9fully & irritably susceptible z to be unwill+ to he> corrective tru? f o!rs1 h[ /rong is ! obligation t !y %\ld look s mu* ! m sev]ely to !mselves4--,john ,fo/]4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,zeal4 ,i4 ,v>i\s k9ds ( zeal4--#a4 ,!re is a zeal ( ,god :i* is n accord+ to k4 #b4 ,!re is a mi/ak5 zeal = ! glory ( ,god4 7#a7 ,:5 t is oppos$ :i* is "r1 "u a false notion ( its be+ contr>y to ! glory ( ,god4 7#b7 ,:5 ways & me?ods improp] are tak5 to def5d & promote ! glory ( ,god4 7#c7 ,!re is a sup]/iti\s zeal1 su* z 0 9 ,baal's wor%ipp]s1 :o cut !mselves ) knives & lancets2 p>ticul>ly 9 ! ,a!nians1 :o 7 :olly giv5 to idolatry2 & ! ,jews1 :o 7 zeal\s ( ! traditions ( ! fa!rs4 7#d7 ,!re is a p]secut+ zeal1 "u a pret5ce ( ! glory ( ,god4 7#e7 ,!re is a hypocritical zeal = ,god1 z 9 ! ,ph>isees1 :o make a %[ ( great zeal = piety1 by _! long pray]s1 :5 !y only s\ght to de/roy wid[s' h\ses by t means4 7#f7 ,!re is a cont5ti\s zeal1 :i* (t5 gives great tr\ble to ,*ri/ian communities4 7#g7 ,true zeal is no o!r ?an a f]v5t1 ard5t love to ,god & ,*ri/1 & a w>m conc]n = _! hon\r & glory4 ,,ii4 ,! objects ( zeal4--#a4 ,! object ( x is ,god4 ,! wor%ip ( ,god1 :o mu/ be kn[n1 or ,he _c be wor%ipp$ aright4 #b4 ,! cause ( ,*ri/ is ano!r object ( zeal4 ,! ,gospel ( ,*ri/2 great reason !re is to be zeal\s = t1 s9ce x is ! ,gospel ( ! grace ( ,god4 #c4 ,! ord9ances ( ,*ri/1 :i* e true ,*ri/ian %\ld be zeal\s =1 t !y be kept z !y 7 fir/ deliv]$1 )\t any innovation or corruption4 #d4 ,! discipl9e ( ,*ri/'s h\se %\ld be ! object ( our zeal4 #e4 ,true zeal is conc]n$ 9 all ! duties ( religion & %[s itself 9 !m4 ,,iii4 ,motives excit+ to ! ex]cise ( true zeal4--#a4 ,! example ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,true zeal answ]s a pr9cipal end ( ! r$emption ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,x is good1 ! apo/le says1 to be zeal\sly affect$ 9 & = t :i* is good4 #d4 ,a lukew>m temp]1 :i* is ! opposite to zeal1 seems n consi/5t ) true religion1 :i* has always life & heat 9 x4 #e4 ,! zeal ( p]sons %[n 9 a false way %\ld /imulate ! pr(essors ( ! true religion to %[ at lea/ an equal zeal4--,pulpit ,assi/ant4 ,*ri/ian ,zeal-- ,i4 ,implies unwav]+ /eadfa/ness ( purpose4 ,,ii4 ,univ]sal & he>ty ob$i5ce to ,god's comm&s 9 all ?+s1 small z well z great4 ,,iii4 ,supreme devotion ( he>t & life to ,*ri/4 ,,iv4 ,%\ld be ex]cis$ 9 a good ?+4--,true zeal seeks b5evol5t ends by lawful means1 else x is fanaticism4 ,x seeks practical ends by wise means1 else x is en?usiasm4 ,zeal %\ld be %[n 9 active & useful devotion to ! cause ( religion1 r ?an 9 excitem5t & w>m devotional ex]cise4 ,v4 ,%\ld be uni=m1 n p]iodical4--,x %\ld n dep5d ^u ! fluctuations ( feel+1 b %\ld act ^u pr9ciple4 ,p]iodical f]v\rs are deceitful1 dang]\s1 injuri\s1 di%on\rable to religion4 ,!y are commonly a pro( ( sup]ficial piety1 or ( none at all4--,/eph5 ,ol94 ,godly ,zeal & its ,c\nt]feits4 ,i4 ,let u di/+ui% betwe5 m]e natural zeal & spiritual ard\r4--#a4 ,!re is a zeal ( sympa?y :i* is awak5$ by ! zeal ( o!rs ) :om we associate4 ,x is only t ( ! soldi] :o1 ?\gh himself a c[>d1 is urg$ on to battle by ! example ( ^? ar\nd him4 #b4 ,!re is con/itutional zeal1 a w>m?1 an ard\r1 :i* ent]s into all we say or d1 :i* p]vades all our actions & animates all our s]vices4 ,?is is n /rictly religi\s b animal excitem5t & is no m alli$ to our s\l-life ?an our arms or our feet4 #c4 ,!re is a zeal :i* is m]ely s5tim5tal4 ,x ?r[s a romantic glam\r ov] our objects2 b its ex]cises are too occasional1 too r&om1 to produce mu* effect4 #d4 ,!re is a zeal ( affectation l t ( ,jehu 7#b ,k+s x4 #af74 ,?is is religi\s fopp]y & hypocritical vanity4 #e4 ,*ri/ian zeal is a fair demon/ration ( :at is felt )94 ,x seeks n ! eye ( man b acts "u ! conviction ( ,god's omnisci5ce4 ,,ii4 ,consid] ! objects to :i* ,*ri/ian zeal %\ld be direct$4--,?is good ?+ may be tak5 z includ+ all true religion1 & embrac+3 #a4 ,! promotion ( ,god's glory4 #b4 ,! ext5sion ( ,*ri/'s k+dom4 #c4 ,! salvation ( m54 #d4 ,! conv]sion ( ! _w4 ,,iii4 ,! good t results f ! ex]cise ( ,*ri/ian zeal to ! p]sons t possess x4--#a4 ,x r5d]s !m m ,*ri/-l4 #b4 ,x fur!rs ! ,div9e designs 9 ! mo/ effective way4 #c4 ,we become wor?y foll[]s ( ! great h]oes ( fai? 9 ! pa/ ages4--,! ,prea*]'s ,magaz9e4 ,true ,*ri/ian ,zeal4 ,i4 ,! ,*ri/ian conv]t is zeal\sly affect$ 9 a good ?+4--#a4 ,all ! tea*+s ( ,*ri/ianity are good4 ,!y enlight51 guide1 & sanctify4 ,!y are peculi>1 h>moni\s1 infallible1 ,div9e4 ,_! morality is sublime1 _! _s heav5ly1 _! effect glori\s4 #b4 ,! influ5ce ( ,*ri/ianity is good4--,x has creat$ ! sweet *>ities ( national & dome/ic life1 sanctifi$ advanc+ civilisation1 s(t5$ ! fi]c5ess ( w>1 /imulat$ sci5ce1 promot$ ju/ice & lib]ty4 ,sceptics h admitt$ ?is4 #c4 ,all t ,*ri/ianity accompli%es = man is good4--,x saves him f s91 f ! /+s ( guilt1 f ! et]nal consequ5ces ( wrong-do+4 ,,ii4 ,! zeal ( ! ,*ri/ian conv]t is to be /eady & cont9u\s4--,!re %\ld be no dim9ution nor fluctuation 9 our zeal4 #a4 ,because no reason c be assign$ :y we %\ld n be z zeal\s at any aft]-h\r z at ! h\r ( our conv]sion4 #b4 ,because x is only by /eady & cont9u\s zeal t a prop] measure ( ,*ri/ian influ5ce c be ex]t$4 #c4 ,because only by /eady & cont9u\s zeal c ,*ri/ian "* be matur$4 #d4 ,because only ?us c success 9 ,*ri/ian ent]prises be atta9$4 #e4 ,because /eady & cont9u\s zeal w alone br+ ,div9e approval4 ,,iii4 ,! zeal ( ! ,*ri/ian conv]t is n to be unduly influ5c$ by ! pres5ce ( o!rs4--,:ile ,paul 0 ) ! ,*ur*es 9 ,galatia !y 7 zeal\s1 b aft] 8 dep>ture _! zeal ceas$4 ,to lose our zeal because we h lo/ ! influ5ce ( ano!r is to %[3 #a4 ,t we nev] possess$ true ,*ri/ian motives4 #b4 ,t our suppos$ atta*m5t to ,*ri/ & ,8 cause 0 delusive4 #c4 ,t our zeal _h m]ely be5 an ef=t to please m51 n ,god4--,! ,lay ,prea*]4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,! ,*ri/mas ( ! ,s\l4--,! apo/le ref]s to ! spiritual bir?4 ,! s\l !n rises into a consci\sness ( its inf9ite importance2 its ?\ghts1 sympa?ies1 & purposes become ,*ri/-l1 & ,*ri/ is manife/$ 9 ! life4 ,! s\l-bir? 7 impossible if ,*ri/ _h n be5 born 9 ,be?lehem4 ,t 0 an era 9 ! _w's hi/ory1 ?is 9 ! individual life2 t 0 br\ght ab\t by ! ,holy ,_s1 ?is is effect$ by ! same ,div9e ,ag5t2 t 0 foll[$ by ! antagonism ( ! _w1 ?is is succe$$ by ! opposition ( evil1 bo? )9 & )\t2 t 0 ! manife/ation ( ,god 9 ! fle%1 ?is is ! r5ew+ ( man's nature 9 ! image ( ,god2 t came to pass )\t man's *oice1 ?is requires man's seek+4 ,has ?is spiritual bir? tak5 place 9 y8 ,if s1 y h a "r to ! enjoym5t ( a happy ,*ri/mas4 ,keep ! fea/ z a new man 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,a ,prea*]'s ,p]plexity-- ,i4 ,occasion$ by ! defection ( 8 conv]ts4--,i /& 9 d\bt ( y4 ,,ii4 ,z to :at me?od he %\ld adopt to re/ore !m4--,& to *ange my voice4 ,,iii4 ,increas$ by ! difficulty ( effect+ a p]sonal int]view4--,i desire to be pres5t ) y n[4 ,i /& 9 d\bt ( y4 ,d\btful ,*ri/ians4 ,i4 ,p]sons ^: religion is liable to suspicion4--#a4 ,^? :o h long att5d$ ! means ( grace1 & are v defective 9 k4 #b4 ,:o pr(ess mu* k & are puff$ up ) x4 #c4 ,:o cont5d = doctr9al religion r ?an = t :i* is practical & exp]im5tal4 #d4 ,:o wav] 9 _! atta*m5t to ! fundam5tal pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel4 #e4 ,:o neglect ! ord9ances ( ,god's h\se4 #f4 ,:o neglect devotional ex]cises4 #g4 ,:o co-op]ate n ) ! ,*ur* to advance ! k+dom ( ,*ri/ 9 ! _w4 ,,ii4 ,! improvem5t to be made ( ! subject4--#a4 ,%\ld lead to self-exam9ation4 #b4 ,%[s ! loss & dang] ( p]sons s *>act]is$4 #c4 ,%\ld lead to rep5tance & fai?4 #d4 ,:ile ex]cis+ a godly jeal\sy ov] o!rs1 let ,*ri/ians wat* ) great] jeal\sy ov] !mselves4--,helps4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ba-ca4 ,! ,hi/ory ( ,hag> & ,s>ah allegorical ( ! ,law & ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,! two wom5 repres5t$ two diff]5t cov5ants4--#a4 ,hag> repres5t$ ,s9ai1 typical ( ! law ) its slavi% exactions & t]rible ?reat5+s 7v]s4 #bb1 #be74 ,s9ai spoke ( bondage & t]ror4 ,x 0 a true symbol ( ! work+ ( ! law ( ,moses1 exhibit$ 9 ! pres5t condition ( ,judaism4 ,& r\nd ! base ( ,s9ai ,hag>'s wild sons _h f\nd _! dwell+4 ,j]usalem 0 no long] ! "m ( freem54 ,h] sons *af$ "u ! ,roman yoke4 ,!y 7 load$ ) self-inflict$ burd5s4 ,! _s ( ! nation 0 t ( rebelli\s1 discont5t$ slaves4 ,!y 7 ,i%maelite sons ( ,abraham1 ) none ( ! nobl5ess1 ! rev]5ce1 ! calm & elevat$ fai? ( _! fa!r4 ,9 ! ,judaism ( ! apo/le's day ! ,s9aitic disp5sation1 uncontroll$ by ! high] patri>*al & prophetic fai?1 _h work$ out its natural result4 ,x g5d]$ to bondage4 ,a sy/em ( repression & r\t9e1 x _h produc$ m5 punctual 9 ti!s ( m9t & anise1 b )\t ju/ice1 m]cy1 or fai?2 vaunt+ _! lib]ty :ile !y 7 s]vants ( corruption4 ,! ,ph>isee 0 ! typical product ( law ap>t f grace4 ,"u ! g>b ( a freeman he c>ri$ ! s\l ( a slave4 #b4 ,s>ah repres5t$ ,j]usalem1 typical ( ! ,gospel ) its high] fre$om & l>g] spiritual fruitfulness 7v]s4 #bf-bh74--,paul has escap$ f ! prison ( legalism1 f ! conf9es ( ,s9ai2 he has left beh9d ! p]i%+ e>?ly ,j]usalem1 & ) x ! bitt]ness & gloom ( 8 ,ph>isaic days4 ,he is a citiz5 ( ! heav5ly ,zion1 brea?+ ! air ( a ,div9e fre$om4 ,! yoke is brok5 f ! neck ( ! ,*ur* ( ,god2 ! desolation is gone f h] he>t4 ,robb$ ( all outw>d means1 mock$ & ?ru/ out z %e is by ,israel aft] ! fle%1 h] rejection is a release1 an emancipation4 ,consci\s ( ! _s ( son%ip & fre$om1 look+ out on ! b\ndless conque/s ly+ be=e h] 9 ! ,g5tile _w1 ! ,*ur* ( ! new cov5ant glories 9 h] tribulations4 ,9 ,paul is fulfill$ ! joy ( prophet & psalmi/1 :o sang 9 =m] days ( gloom conc]n+ ,israel's enl>gem5t & _w-wide victories 7,f9dlay74 ,,ii4 ,! antagonism ( _! desc5dants repres5t$ ! viol5t & incessant opposition ( ! law to ! ,gospel4--,z he t 0 born aft] ! fle% p]secut$ him t 0 born aft] ! ,_s1 ev5 s x is n[4 4 4 4 ,ca/ out ! bondwoman & h] son 7v]s4 #bi1 #cj74 ,soon] or lat] ! slave-boy 0 b\nd to g4 ,he has no prop] bir?right1 no p]man5t foot+ 9 ! h\se4 ,"o day he exce$s 8 lic5ce1 he makes himself intol]able2 he mu/ be gone4 ,! ,israeliti% p %[$ m ?an ,i%mael's jeal\sy t[>d ! infant ,*ur* ( ! ,_s4 ,no weapon ( viol5ce or calumny 0 too base to be us$ aga9/ x4 ,ye> by ye> !y became m h>d5$ aga9/ spiritual tru?1 m malignant t[>ds ,*ri/ianity1 & m furi\s & fanatical 9 _! hatr$ t[>ds _! civil rul]s4 ,i%mael 0 9 ! way ( ,isaac's safety & prosp]ity 7,ibid474 ,,iii4 ,! ,gospel be/[s a ri*] inh]itance ?an ! law4--,! son ( ! bondwoman %all n be heir ) ! son ( ! freewoman4 4 4 4 ,we are *ildr5 ( ! free 7v]s4 #cj1 #ca74 ,! two sy/ems 7 irreconcilable4 ,! law & ! ,gospel _c coexi/ & inh]it toge!r2 ! law mu/ disappe> be=e ! ,gospel4 ,! high] absorbs ! l[]4 ,! ,*ur* ( ! future1 ! spiritual se$ ( ,abraham ga!r$ out ( all nations1 has no "p 9 legalism4 ,x embraces bless+s ( :i* ,mosaism _h no conception--an inh]itance incorruptible1 & undefil$1 & t fade? n away 7#a ,pet4 i4 #d74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! law & ! ,gospel diff] fundam5tally4 #b4 ,! law imposes intol]able burd5s4 #c4 ,! ,gospel abrogates ! law by provid+ a high] spiritual ob$i5ce4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ba-ca4 ,legal ,bondage & ,spiritual ,fre$om contra/$-- ,i4 ,9 _! inception & developm5t 7v]s4 #ba-bg74 ,,ii4 ,9 _! ceaseless antagonism 7v]4 #bi74 ,,iii4 ,9 _! inevitable results 7v]s4 #bh1 #cj1 #ca74 ,v]4 #ba4 ,a ,lesson f ! ,law-- ,i4 ,address$ to ^? eag] = its subjection4--,ye t desire to be "u ! law4 ,,ii4 ,is sugge/ive ( solemn w>n+4 ,,iii4 ,%\ld be s]i\sly pond]$4--,tell me1 d ye n he> ! law8 ,v]4 #bf4 ,j]usalem ,above4 ,i4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ z %e exi/s 9 ! pres5t _w4--,j]usalem1 above & free4 #a4 ,above2 t is1 se5 9 connection ) ,god & ! sc5es ( ! heav5ly _w4--7#a7 ,h] ,head is f above4 7#b7 ,if we take ! ,*ur* z a :ole1 ?\gh %e is 9 "p on e>?1 ! great] numb] ( h] memb]s are 9 heav54 7#c7 ,our ,j]usalem is above because h] memb]s all fix _! affections !re & ?i!r !n z ! great end ( _! pr(ession4 #b4 ,j]usalem above is free1 & s are h] *ildr54--,f ! bondage ( seek+ salvation by works ( law1 f ! guilt ( s91 f its dom9ion4 ,,ii4 ,! filial s5tim5t ) :i* we ought to reg>d ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4--,%e is ! "m ( u all4 ,! g5]al idea is1 t if we are inde$ spiritual1 "u ,god1 we owe all to ! ,*ur*4 ,to h] ,god has committ$ ! pres]vation ( ,8 tru?4 ,9 /ormy times %e has %elt]$ h] lamps 9 ! recesses ( ! sanctu>y1 & 9 happi] times has plac$ !m on high to guide & save4 ,! ,_s ( ,god is 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,to h] y owe y\r hall[$ fell[%ips4 ,9 ! ,*ur* x is t ,god manife/s ,himself4 ,,iii4 ,! animat+ anticipations we are ?us taught to =m ( ! ,*ur* z glorifi$4--,turn to ! description giv5 9 ,revelation xxi4 #a4 ,m>k ! wall great & high--d5ot+ ! p]fect1 impregnable security ( ^? :o dwell !re4 #b4 ,at ! gates are angels--/ill u%]+ 9 ! heirs ( salvation & disda9+ n to be port]s to ?is glori\s city4 #c4 ,m>k ! f\ndations1 g>ni%$ ) all mann] ( preci\s /ones--imply+ p]man5cy4 #d4 ,m>k ! circum/ance t 9 ! twelve f\ndations are inscrib$ ! names ( ! twelve apo/les--! :ole be+ ! result ( _! doctr9e4 #e4 ,! :ole city is a temple all fill$ ) ! pres5ce & glory ( ,god4 ,no holie/ ( all is !re :]e e "p is mo/ holy4 ,all are fill$1 sanctifi$1 beatifi$1 by ! fully manife/$ pres5ce ( ,god4 ,he is all 9 all2 all ?+s 9 & to all4--,ri*>d ,watson4 ,j]usalem a ,type ( ! ,univ]sal ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,god *ose ,j]usalem above all o!r places to dwell 94 ,! ,*ur* ca?olic is ! company *os5 to be ! p>ticul> p ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,j]usalem is a city compact 9 itself by reason ( ! bond ( love & ord] among ! citiz5s4 ,9 l sort ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ca?olic are l9k$ toge!r by ! bond ( "o ,_s4 ,,iii4 ,9 ,j]usalem 0 ! sanctu>y1 a place ( ,god's pres5ce1 :]e ! promise if ! se$ ( ! woman 0 pres]v$ till ! com+ ( ! ,messiah4 ,n[ ! ,*ur* ca?olic is 9 ! room ( ! sanctu>y1 9 x we mu/ seek ! pres5ce ( ,god & ! ,^w ( life4 ,,iv4 ,9 ,j]usalem 0 ! ?rone ( ,david4 ,9 ! ,*ur* ca?olic is ! ?rone or sceptre ( ,*ri/4 ,v4 ,! comm5dation ( a city1 z ,j]usalem1 is ! subjection & ob$i5ce ( ! citiz5s4 ,9 ! ,*ur* ca?olic all believ]s are citiz5s1 & !y yield volunt>y ob$i5ce & subjection to ,*ri/ _! ,k+4 ,,vi4 ,z 9 ,j]usalem ! names ( ! citiz5s 7 enroll$ 9 a regi/]1 s ! names ( all ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ca?olic are enroll$ 9 ! ,book ( ,life4 ,,vii4 ,! ,*ur* ca?olic is said to be above3 #a4 ,9 respect to h] beg9n+4 #b4 ,because %e dwells by fai? 9 heav5 ) ,*ri/4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #bh4 ,believ]s ,*ildr5 ( ,promise4 ,i4 ,! "*4--#a4 ,believ]s are ! *ildr5 ( promise by reg5]ation4 #b4 ,by spiritual n\ri%m5t4 #c4 ,9 respect ( education4 #d4 ,) respect to assimilation1 lik5ess1 & con=mity4 ,,ii4 ,/ate ! comp>ison4--#a4 ,isaac 0 ! *ild ( ,abraham1 n by natural p[]4 ,believ]s are *ildr5 ( ,abraham by virtue ( promise4 #b4 ,isaac 0 ! fruit ( pray]1 z well z ! *ild ( ! promise4 #c4 ,isaac's bir? 0 ! joy ( 8 p>5ts4 ,ev5 s ) ref]5ce to believ]s4 #d4 ,isaac 0 born n aft] ! fle%1 b by ! promise2 n ( ! bondwoman1 b ( ! free4 ,s1 believ]s are n "u ! law4 #e4 ,isaac 0 no soon] born b he 0 mock$ by ,i%mael2 s1 x is n[4 #f4 ,isaac 0 ! heir by promise1 ?\gh ?us p]secut$4 ,ev5 s believ]s4 ,,iii4 ,h[ ! promise ha? su* virtue = begett+ *ildr5 to ,god4--#a4 ,z x is ! discov]y ( ,div9e love4 #b4 ,! object ( fai?4 #c4 ,! gr\nd ( hope4 #d4 ,! se$ ( reg5]ation4 #e4 ,! communication ( grace4 #f4 ,! *>iot ( ! ,_s4 ,inf]5ces4--#a4 ,if believ]s are *ildr5 ( promise1 !n boa/+ is exclud$4 #b4 ,!n salvation is free4 #c4 ,! happ9ess & dignity ( believ]s--!y are ! *ildr5 ( ,god4--,pulpit ,assi/ant4 ,v]4 #bi4 ,on ,p]secution4 ,i4 ,t no privilege ( ! ,*ur* c exempt h] f p]secution4--#a4 ,f ! consid]ation ( ! quality ( ! p]sons "h ^u ! /age1 ! "o p]secut+1 ! o!r suff]+4 7#a7 ,! p]secut+--born aft] ! fle%4 ,l ,hannibal1 !y c "p ) any?+ b w> & cont5tion2 !y c be )\t _! native c\ntry1 b n )\t an enemy4 ,^! :et ! sword1 ^! make ! furnace ( p]secution sev5 times hott] ?an x w\ld be4 ,! fle% is ! treasury :5ce ^! w9ds bl[ t rage & beat d[n all be=e !m4 7#b7 ,! suff]+--born aft] ! ,_s4 ,hav+ no security1 no policy1 no eloqu5ce1 no /r5g?1 b t :i* lie? 9 8 innoc5cy & tru?1 :i* he c>rie? ab\t z a cure1 b x is look$ ^u z a p]secution by ^? :o w n be heal$4 ,= he mu/ appe>1 said ,s5eca1 z a fool t he may be wise1 z weak t he may be /rong1 z base & vile t he may be m hon\rable4 ,if ?\ be an ,isaac1 ?\ %alt f9d an ,i%mael4 #b4 ,f ! nature & con/itution ( ! ,*ur* :i* 9 ?is _w is ev] militant4--,p]secution is ! hon\r1 ! prosp]ity1 ! fl\ri%+ condition ( ! ,*ur*4 ,:5 h] bran*es 7 lopp$ (f %e spread ! m1 :5 h] memb]s 7 disp]s$ !re 7 m ga!r$ to h]1 :5 !y 7 driv5 ab\t ! _w !y c>ri$ t sweet-smell+ sav\r ab\t !m :i* drew 9 multitudes to foll[ !m4 #c4 ,f ! provid5ce & wisdom ( ,god :o put ?is enmity betwe5 ^! two se$s4--,god's me?od is be/4 ,t is me?od & ord] ) ,him :i* we take to be confusion1 & t :i* we call p]secution is ,8 art1 ,8 way ( mak+ sa9ts4 ,9 ,abraham's family ,i%mael mocke? & p]secute? ,isaac1 9 ! _w ! synagogue p]secute? ! ,*ur*1 & 9 ! ,*ur* "o ,*ri/ian p]secute? ano!r4 ,x 0 s1 x is s1 & x w be s to ! end ( ! _w4 ,,ii4 ,! lessons ( p]secution4--#a4 ,! p]secution ( ! ,*ur* %\ld n create surprise4 #b4 ,n to reg>d ! ,*ur* & ! _w z alike4 #c4 ,build ourselves up 9 fai? s z to be prep>$ = ! fi]y trial4 #d4 ,love ! tru? y pr(ess4 #e4 ,be r5ew$ 9 _s4--,a4 ,f>9don4 ,v]4 #cj4 ,ca/ out ! ,bondwoman & h] ,son4--,to ca/ out is an act ( viol5ce1 & ! true ,*ur* ev]more ha? ! suff]+ "p4 ,h[ %all ! ,*ur* ca/ out ^? ( h] own h\se & family8 #a4 ,by ! vehem5cy ( our pray]s t ,god w\ld ei!r melt _! he>ts or %ort5 _! h&s1 ei!r br+ !m into ! "r way1 or /rike (f _! *>iot :eels4 #b4 ,by our pati5ce & longsuff]+4 #c4 ,by our innoc5cy ( life & s9c]ity ( conv]sation4 #d4 ,by ca/+ our burd5 ^u ! ,"l4--,ibid4 ,! ,fate ( ,unbeliev]s4 ,i4 ,all hypocrites1 mock]s ( ! grace ( ,god1 %all be ca/ =? ( ,god's family1 ?\gh = a "t !y be> a sway !re94 ,?is is ! s5t5ce ( ,god4 ,let u !re=e rep5t ( our mock+ & become lov]s ( ! grace ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,! p]secution ( ! p ( ,god %all n be p]petual1 = ! p]secut+ bondwoman & h] son mu/ be ca/ out4 ,,iii4 ,all ju/ici>y p & p]sons t look to be sav$ & ju/ifi$ be=e ,god by ! law1 ei!r 9 :ole or 9 "p1 are ca/ out ( ! ,*ur* ( ,god1 & h no "p 9 ! k+dom ( heav54 ,! ca/+ out ( ,hag> & ,i%mael is a figure ( ! rejection ( all su*4--,p]k9s4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,/& fa/ 94--,/& up to1 make y\r /& =4 ,! lib]ty :]e) ,*ri/ has made y free4--,z ,*ri/ has giv5 y ?is lib]ty y are b\nd to /& fa/ 9 x4 ,be n entangl$4--,implicat$ 9 a way :i* involves viol5ce to true spontane\s life4 ,! yoke ( bondage4--,contra/$ ) ! yoke ( ,*ri/1 :i* is compatible ) ! fulle/ spiritual fre$om4 ,v]4 #b4 ,if ye be circumcis$4--,n simply z a national rite1 b z a symbol ( ,judaism & legalism 9 g5]al2 z necess>y to ju/ification4 ,*ri/ %all pr(it y no?+4--,! ,gospel ( grace is at an end4 ,he :o is circumcis$ is s fe>+ ! law1 & he :o fe>s disbelieves ! p[] ( grace1 & he :o disbelieves c pr(it no?+ by t grace :i* he disbelieves 7,*ryso/om74 ,v]4 #e ,wait = ! hope ( righte\sness4--,righte\sness1 9 ! s5se ( ju/ification1 is already atta9$1 b ! consummation ( x 9 future p]fection is ! object ( hope to be wait$ =4 ,v]4 #f4 ,fai? :i* worke? by love4--,effectually worke?1 exhibits its en]gy by love1 & love is ! fulfill+ ( ! law4 ,v]4 #i4 ,a little leav54--,( false doctr9e1 a small am\nt ( evil influ5ce4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,he t tr\ble? y4--,! leav5 trac$ to p]sonal ag5cy2 :oev] plays ! tr\bl]4 ,%all be> 8 judgm5t4--,due & inevitable condemnation f ,god4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,!n is ! (f5ce ( ! cross ceas$4--,! (f5ce1 ! /umbl+-block1 to ! ,jew :i* r\s$ 8 ang] 0 n ! %ame ( ,messiah crucifi$1 b ! proclamation ( free salvation to all1 exclusive ( ! righte\sness ( human works4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,i w\ld !y 7 cut (f :i* tr\ble y4--,self-mutilat$1 an imprecation m /rongly express$ 9 *ap4 i4 #h1 #i4 ,*ri/ian tea*]s us$ language 9 address+ ,*ri/ians 9 ! !n hea!n _w t w\ld be reg>d$ z intol]able 9 mod]n ,*ri/5dom1 purifi$ & exalt$ by ,*ri/ ?r\gh _! tea*+s4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,use n lib]ty = an occasion to ! fle%4--,d n give ! fle% ! h&le or pretext = its indulg5ce1 :i* x eag]ly seeks =4 ,by love s]ve "o ano!r4--,if ye mu/ be 9 bondage1 be s]vants to "o ano!r 9 love4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,if ye bite & dev\r "o ano!r1 4 4 4 consum$4--,figures tak5 f ! rage ( bea/s ( prey4 ,! bit+ ( controv]sy naturally runs into ! dev\r+ ( controv]sial mood wax+ fi]ce ) indulg5ce4 ,& ! controv]siali/s1 ea* snapp+ at & gnaw+ 8 antagoni/1 =get ! t5d5cy is to consume ! ,*ri/ian cause4 ,/r5g? ( s\l1 heal? ( body1 "*1 & res\rces1 are all consum$ by broils4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,if ye be l$ by ! ,_s1 ye are n "u ! law4--,"u no irksome re/ra9t4 ,to him :o loves1 law is n irksome bondage b delightful direction4 ,active spiritual life is a safegu>d aga9/ lawless affection4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,! works ( ! fle%4--#a4 ,s5sual vices--adult]y omitt$ 9 ! olde/ ,,mss41 =nication1 uncleanness1 lascivi\sness4 #b4 ,!ological vices--idolatry1 wit*craft4 #c4 ,malevol5t vices--hatr$1 v>iance1 emulations1 wra?1 /rife1 s$itions1 h]esies1 envy+s1 murd]s4 #d4 ,vices ( excess--drunk5ness1 revell+s4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,! fruit ( ! ,_s4--,! s+ul> fruit1 z comp>$ ) ! plural works1 sugge/s t ! effect ( ! ,_s's inwork+ is "o h>moni\s :ole1 :ile c>nality t5ds to multitud9\sness1 di/raction1 *aos4 ,we are n to look = a rigor\s logical classification 9 ei!r catalogue4 ,g5]ally1 ! fruit ( ! ,_s may be arrang$ z3 ,i4 ,inw>d graces--love1 joy1 peace4 ,,ii4 ,graces t[>ds man--longsuff]+1 g5tl5ess1 goodness1 fai?4 ,,iii4 ,a m g5]ic =m ( inw>d graces--meekness1 temp]ance4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,aga9/ su* !re is no law4--,s f> f be+ aga9/ love1 law comm&s x4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,h crucifi$ ! fle%4--,n human nature1 b deprav$ human nature4 ,) ! affections & lu/s4--,affections ref] to ! g5]al frame ( m9d2 ! lu/s to special proclivities or habits4 ,v]4 #bf4 ,n to be desir\s ( va+lory1 provok+ *all5g+1 envy+ "o ano!r4--,va+lori\sness provokes cont5tion2 cont5tion produces envy4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]se #a4 ,*ri/ian ,lib]ty-- ,i4 ,%\ld be valu$ consid]+ h[ x 0 obta9$4--,! lib]ty :]e) ,*ri/ ha? made u free4 ,x is a lib]ty pur*as$ at a great co/4 ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god1 became inc>nat$1 suff]$ 9 a degree unp>allel$ & incompreh5sible1 & di$ ! %ameful & ignoble dea? ( ! crucifi$ to w9 back ! lib]ty man _h =feit$ by volunt>y s94 ,! r$emption ( man 0 hopeless f himself1 & b = ! int]v5tion ( a compet5t ,r$eem] he 0 involv$ 9 utt] & irretrievable bondage4 ,civil lib]ty1 ?\gh ! inali5able "r ( e man1 has be5 secur$ z ! result ( great /ruggle & suff]+4 ,) a great sum1 said ! ,roman capta9 to ,paul1 obta9$ ,i ?is fre$om2 & _m s9ce 8 day h _h to pay de>ly = ! common rights ( citiz5%ip4 ,b ,*ri/ian lib]ty %\ld be valu$ z ! *oice/ privilege1 rememb]+ x 0 pur*as$ by ! suff]+ ,*ri/1 & t x has be5 def5d$ ?r\gh ! ages by a noble army ( m>tyrs4 ,,ii4 ,%\ld rem9d u ( ! oppression f :i* x deliv]s4--,& be n entangl$ aga9 ) ! yoke ( bondage4 ,! ,galatians _h be5 bondm51 enslav$ by ! wor%ip ( false & vile deities4 ,if !y ru% into ! sn>e ( ! legali/s1 !y w be bondm5 aga91 & _! bondage w be ! m oppressive n[ !y h ta/$ ! joys ( fre$om4 ,disob$i5ce involves u 9 _m entanglem5ts4 ,x is among ! mo/ pot5t ( ! en]gies ( s9 t leads a/ray by bl9d+ & bl9ds by lead+ a/ray2 t ! s\l1 l ! /rong *ampion ( ,israel1 mu/ h its eyes put out1 :5 x w\ld be b\nd ) fett]s ( brass & condemn$ to gr9d 9 ! prisonh\se 7,judg4 xvi4 #ba74 ,r$emption f ! slav]y ( s9 %\ld fill ! he>t ) gratitude4 ,a weal?y & k9d ,engli%man once b\ght a poor ,negro = tw5ty pieces ( gold4 ,he pres5t$ him ) a sum ( money t he might buy a piece ( l& & furni% himself a home4 ,am ,i really free8 ,may ,i g :i!r ,i w8 cri$ ! ,negro 9 ! joy ( 8 he>t4 ,well1 let me be y\r slave1 massa2 y h r$eem$ me1 & ,i owe all to y4 ,! g5tleman took him into 8 s]vice1 & he nev] _h a m fai?ful s]vant4 ,h[ mu* m eag]ly %\ld we d homage & s]vice to ! div9e ,ma/]1 :o ,himself has made u free6 ,,iii4 ,%\ld be rigor\sly ma9ta9$4--,/& fa/ !re=e4 ,! price ( fre$om is incessant vigilance2 once ga9$ x is a prize nev] to be lo/1 & no ef=t or sacrifice %\ld be grudg$ 9 its def5ce4 ,z f> z ,i am a ,*ri/ian1 said ,*ann+1 ,i am free4 ,my religion lays on me n "o *a94 ,x does n hem me r\nd ) a me*anical ritual1 does n enjo9 =ms1 attitudes1 & h\rs ( pray]1 does n desc5d to details ( dress & food1 does n put on me "o outw>d badge4 ,x tea*es u to d good b leaves u to devise = ourselves ! means by :i* we may be/ s]ve mank9d4 ,! _s ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty is et]nal4 ,j]usalem & ,rome may /rive to imprison x4 ,!y might z well seek to b9d ! w9ds ( heav54 ,its seat is ! ?rone ( ,*ri/4 ,x lives by ! brea? ( ,8 ,_s4 ,n to be c\rage\s & fai?ful 9 its def5ce is disloyalty to ,*ri/ & trea*]y to our fell[-m54 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ is ! true ,emancipator ( m54 #b4 ,*ri/ian lib]ty does n violate b hon\rs ! law ( love4 #c4 ,lib]ty is be/ pres]v$ by be+ consi/5tly ex]cis$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,v]4 #a4 ,fre$om f ,bondage4--#a4 ,e man by nature is a bondslave1 be+ "u ! bondage ( s94 ,! ,jews 7 "u bondage to ! c]emonial law1 involv+ great tr\ble1 pa9 9 ! fle%1 & great exp5se4 #b4 ,jesus ,*ri/ by ,8 ob$i5ce & dea? has pur*as$ fre$om & lib]ty to ,8 ,*ur*--lib]ty n to d evil1 nor f ! yoke ( new ob$i5ce1 nor f ! cross1 nor f t ob$i5ce & rev]5ce :i* inf]iors owe to sup]iors2 b f ! dom9ion ( s91 ! tyranny ( ,satan1 ! curse & irritat+ p[] ( ! law1 & f subject+ our consci5ces to ! rites1 doctr9es1 c]emonies1 & laws ( m5 9 ! matt] ( wor%ip4 #c4 ,?\gh civil lib]ty be mu* desir$1 s ignorant are we ( ! wor? ( fre$om f spiritual bondage t we c h>dly be excit$ to seek aft] x1 or made to /& to x :5 atta9$1 b are 9 daily haz>d ( pref]r+ our =m] bondage to our pres5t lib]ty4--,f]gusson4 ,bondage & ,lib]ty4 ,i4 ,we are 9 bondage "u s94 ,,ii4 ,we are subject to puni%m5t4--,imply+3 #a4 ,bondage "u ,satan1 :o keeps unrep5tant s9n]s 9 8 sn>e4 #b4 ,bondage "u an evil consci5ce1 :i* sits 9 ! he>t z accus] & judge1 & lies l a wild bea/ at a man's door ready to pluck out 8 ?roat4 #c4 ,bondage "u ! wra? ( ,god & fe> ( et]nal dea?4 ,,iii4 ,we are 9 bondage to ! c]emonial law4--,to feel ?is bondage is a /ep out ( x2 n to feel x is to be plung$ into x4 ,,iv4 ,we h spiritual lib]ty by ! grace ( ,god4--#a4 ,*ri/ian lib]ty is a deliv]ance f mis]y4 7#a7 ,f ! curse ( ! law = ! brea* !re(4 7#b7 ,f ! obligation ( ! law :]eby x b9ds u to p]fect righte\sness 9 our own p]sons4 7#c7 ,f ! obs]vance ( ! c]emonial law ( ,moses4 7#d7 ,f ! tyranny & dom9ion ( s94 #b4 ,*ri/ian lib]ty is fre$om 9 good ?+s4 7#a7 ,9 ! volunt>y s]vice ( ,god4 7#b7 ,9 ! free use ( all ! creatures ( ,god4 7#c7 ,lib]ty to come to ,god & 9 pray] to be he>d4 7#d7 ,to ent] heav54 ,v4 ,*ri/ is ! great ,lib]ator4--,he procur$ ?is lib]ty3 #a4 ,by ! m]it ( ,8 dea?4 ,! price paid--,8 preci\s blood--%[s ! excell5ce ( ! bless+1 & t x %\ld be e/eem$4 #b4 ,by ! efficacy ( ,8 ,_s--assur+ u ( our adoption & abat+ ! /r5g? & p[] ( s94 ,,vi4 ,we are to hold fa/ our lib]ty 9 ! day ( trial4--#a4 ,we mu/ lab\r t religion be n only 9 m9d & memory b root$ 9 ! he>t4 #b4 ,we mu/ jo9 ) our religion ! s\ndness ( a good consci5ce4 #c4 ,we mu/ pray = all ?+s ne$ful4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #b-f4 ,*ri/ianity ,sup]ior to ,ext]nal ,rites4 ,i4 ,ext]nal rites dem& univ]sal ob$i5ce4--,e man t is circumcis$ is a debtor to d ! :ole law 7v]4 #c74 ,! ,galatians 7 9 a /ate ( dang]\s susp5se4 ,!y 7 on ! br9k ( a great p]il4 ,ano!r /ep & !y w\ld be d[n ! precipice4 ,t /ep 0 circumcision4 ,see+ ! imm95ce ( ! dang] ! apo/le becomes m e>ne/ & emphatic 9 8 remon/rance4 ,he w>ns !m t circumcision1 ?\gh a matt] ( indiff]5ce z an ext]nal rite1 w\ld 9 _! case involve an obligation to keep ! :ole law4 ,?is he has %[n is an impossibility4 ,!y w\ld submit !mselves to a yoke !y 7 unable to be>1 & f ^: gall+ tyranny !y w\ld be unable to extricate !mselves4 ,kn[+ ?is1 surely !y w\ld n be s fooli% z1 delib]ately & ) op5 eyes1 to commit su* an act ( moral suicide4 ,!re mu/ be a /range infatuation 9 rituali/ic obs]vances t tempts man to und]take obligations he is p[]less to p]=m1 utt]ly he$less ( ! mo/ explicit & fai?ful w>n+s4 ,,ii4 ,dep5d5ce on ext]nal rites is an op5 rejection ( ,*ri/4--,*ri/ %all pr(it y no?+2 4 4 4 is become ( no effect unto y2 ye are fall5 f grace 7v]s4 #b1 #d74 ,"h ! result ( a defection f ! ,gospel is plac$ 9 ! mo/ al>m+ aspect & %\ld give pause to ! wilde/ fanatic4 ,x is ! =feiture ( all ,*ri/ian privileges1 x is a complete rejection ( ,*ri/1 x is a loss ( all ! bless+s won by fai?1 x is a fall into ! gulf ( despair & ru94 ,x _c be too pla9ly und]/ood1 nor too frequ5tly it]at$1 t excessive devotion to ext]nal rites means ! decl9e & ext9ction ( true religion4 ,ritualism supplants ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,x is evid5t t ! disciples ( ! ,*ur* ( ,rome wi% to lead u f confession & absolution to ! doctr9e ( transub/antiation1 !nce to ! wor%ip ( images1 & !nce to all ! abuses :i* at ! end ( ! fifte5? c5tury & at ! beg9n+ ( ! sixte5? excit$ ! ang] & scorn ( ,lu!r1 ,calv91 ,zw+lius1 & o!rs4 ,! prim>y fai? ( ! ,re=m]s is 9 ! words ( ,*ri/4 ,! prim>y fai? ( ! rituali/s is 9 ,ari/otle4 ,if ! ,briti% nation is wise1 x w n all[ ! ,roman ,*ur* ) its infallible head1 or ! rituali/s ) _! mimic ornam5ts1 or ^? :o are deaf to ! tea*+s ( ,socrates & ,cic]o1 ( ,bacon & ,newton1 to deprive !m ( ! ine/imable bless+s ( ! ,gospel4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ianity z a spiritual =ce is sup]ior to ext]nal rites4--#a4 ,x bases ! hope ( righte\sness on fai?4 ,= we ?r\gh ! ,_s wait = ! hope ( righte\sness by fai? 7v]4 #e74 ,look on ?is picture & on t4 ,yond] are ! ,galatians1 all 9 tumult ab\t ! legali/ic proposals1 debat+ :i* ( ! ,hebrew fea/s !y %all celebrate & ) :at rites1 absorb$ 9 ! details ( ,mosaic c]emony1 all b p]suad$ to be circumcis$ & to settle _! scruples out ( h& by a bl9d submission to ! law4 ,& "h on ! o!r side is ,paul ) ! ,*ur* ( ! ,_s1 walk+ 9 ! righte\sness ( fai? & ! communion ( ! ,holy ,_s1 joyfully await+ ! ,savi\r's f9al com+ & ! hope t is laid up 9 heav54 ,h[ vex$1 h[ burd5$1 h[ n>r[ & pu]ile is ! "o condition2 h[ l>ge1 l(ty1 & secure ! o!r6 ,fai? has its great v5tures2 x has also its seasons ( endurance1 its moods ( quiet expectancy1 its unwe>iable pati5ce4 ,x c wait z well z "w 7,f9dlay74 #b4 ,fai? is a spiritual ex]cise reveal+ itself 9 active love4--,fai? worke? by love 7v]4 #f74 ,9 v]4 #e we h ! /atics ( ! religion ( ,*ri/2 9 v]4 #f its dynamics4 ,love is ! work+ en]gy ( fai?4 ,love gives fai? h&s & feet2 hope l5ds x w+s4 ,love is ! fire at its he>t1 ! life-blood c\rs+ 9 its ve9s2 hope ! light t gleams & dances 9 its eyes4 ,9 ! pres5ce ( an active spiritual ,*ri/ianity1 animat$ by love to ,*ri/ & to m51 ritualism dim9i%es into insignificance4 ,9 ,jesus ,*ri/ nei!r circumcision availe? any?+ nor uncircumcision 7v]4 #f74 ,! ,jew is no bett] or worse a ,*ri/ian because he is circumcis$2 ! ,g5tile no worse or bett] because he is n4 ,love1 :i* is ! fulfill+ ( ! law1 is ! ess5ce ( ,*ri/ianity1 & gives x ! sup]iority ov] all ext]nal rites4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,ext]nalism 9 religion imposes intol]able burd5s4 #b4 ,to pref] ext]nal rites is an insult to ,*ri/4 #c4 ,! sup]iority ( ,*ri/ianity is its spiritual "*4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #b-d4 ,*ri/ianity nullifi$ by ,legalism4 ,i4 ,to accept legalism is to reject ,*ri/ 7v]s4 #b1 #d74 ,,ii4 ,legalism dem&s univ]sal ob$i5ce to its enactm5ts 7v]4 #c74 ,,iii4 ,legalism is a disa/r\s ab&onm5t ( ,*ri/ianity4--,ye are fall5 f grace 7v]4 #d74 ,v]s4 #e1 #f4 ,righte\sness atta9$ by ,active ,fai?4--#a4 ,no p]sonal righte\sness entitles u to ! bless$ hope ( ! heav5ly inh]itance1 b only ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ appreh5d$ by fai?4 ,x is only ! efficaci\s tea*+ ( ,god's _s :i* c suffici5tly in/ruct u 9 ! k ( ?is righte\sness & make u ) security & confid5ce v5ture our hope ( heav5 ^u x4 #b4 ,to impose ! tie ( a comm& on any?+ z a necess>y "p ( ,div9e wor%ip :]e9 ! ,^w has left u free1 or to subject ourselves to su* comm&1 is a rec$+ f & betrayal ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty4 #c4 ,! sum ( a ,*ri/ian's task is fai?2 b x is always accompani$ ) ! grace ( love4 ,?\gh fai? & love are conjo9$1 fai?1 9 ! ord] ( nature1 has ! prec$5cy4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #f4 ,religion is ,fai? work+ by ,love4 ,i4 ,ext]nal & bodily privileges are ( no use & mom5t 9 ! k+dom ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,we are n to e/eem m5's religion by _! ri*es & ext]nal dignities4 #b4 ,we are to mod]ate our affections 9 respect ( all outw>d ?+s1 nei!r sorr[+ too mu* = !m nor joy+ too mu* 9 !m4 ,,ii4 ,fai? is ( great use & acceptance 9 ! k+dom ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,we mu/ lab\r to conceive fai? aright 9 our he>ts1 by ! use ( ! "r means--! ,^w1 pray]1 & sacram5ts1 & 9 & by ! ex]cises ( spiritual invocation & rep5tance4 #b4 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ mu/ reign & be> sway 9 our he>ts & h comm& ov] reason1 w1 affection1 lu/4 #c4 ,x is to be bewail$ t ! common fai? ( our day is b a c]emonial fai?4 ,,iii4 ,true fai? works by love4--,fai? is ! cause ( love1 & love is ! fruit ( fai?4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #g-ab4 ,di/urb] ( ! ,fai?-- ,i4 ,*ecks ! prosp]\s c>e] ( ! mo/ ard5t ,*ri/ian4--,ye did run well2 :o did h9d] y t ye %\ld n obey ! tru?8 7v]4 #g74 ,! ,galatians 7 *>m$ ) ! tru? z x fell f ! lips ( ! apo/le2 x 0 to !m a new revelation2 !y eag]ly embrac$ x1 x *ang$ _! lives1 & !y /rove to con=m _! conduct to its high moral tea*+s4 ,! apo/le 0 delight$ ) ! result & comm5d$ _! ,*ri/ian en?usiasm4 ,!y 7 runn+ f9ely4 ,b ! intrusion ( false tea*+ *ang$ all ?is4 ,_! progress 0 arre/$1 _! fai? 0 di/urb$1 !y wav]$ 9 _! allegiance1 & 7 9 dang] ( los+ all ! advantages !y _h ga9$4 ,! influ5ce ( false doctr9e is always baneful1 especially s to new beg9n]s1 9 :om ! pr9ciples ( tru? h n become firmly root$4 ,! loss ( tru?1 l inability to believe1 may be trac$ back to an unheal?y corruption ( ! m9d4 ,! great dang] ( uns\nd doctr9e lies 9 ?is1 t1 l a canc]1 x rankles because x f9ds 9 ! diseas$ condition ( ! religi\s life ev] fre% n\ri%m5t4 ,,ii4 ,is oppos$ to ! ,div9e me?od ( ju/ification4--,?is p]suasion come? n ( ,him t calle? y 7v]4 #h74 ,! di/urb] ( ! ,galatians taught a human me?od ( salvation--a salvation by ! works ( ! law4 ,?is 0 diametrically oppos$ to ! ,div9e call+1 :i* is an invitation to ! :ole race to seek salvation by fai?4 ,! p]suasion to :i* ! ,galatians 7 yield+ 0 c]ta9ly n ( ,god4 ,x 0 a surr5d] to ! enemy4 ,all error is a wild fight+ aga9/ ,god1 an attempt to und]m9e ! f\ndations t ,god has fix$ = man's safety & happ9ess4 ,,iii4 ,sugge/s errors t are contagi\s 9 _! evil influ5ce4--,a little leav51 leav5e? ! :ole lump 7v]4 #i74 ,a prov]bial expression ! mean+ ( :i* is at once obvi\s4 ,a small infusion ( false doctr9e1 or ! evil influ5ce ( "o bad p]son1 corrupts ! purity ( ! ,gospel4 ,x is a fact well kn[n 9 ! hi/ory ( sci5ce & philosophy t m51 gift$ by nature ) s+ul> intellig5ce1 h broa*$ ! grosse/ errors & ev5 s\ght to und]m9e ! gr& primitive tru?s on :i* human virtue1 dignity1 & hope dep5d4 ,! m9d t is always op5 to se>* into error is itself 9 error1 or at lea/ un/able 7#a ,cor4 xv4 #cc2 ,eccles4 ix4 #ah74 ,,iv4 ,%all n escape *a/isem5t :atev] 8 rank or pret5sions4--#a4 ,ei!r by direct ,div9e judgm5t4 ,he t tr\ble? y %all be> 8 judgm5t1 :osoev] he be 7v]4 #aj74 ,! ref]5ce "h may be to "s "o prom95t among ! s$uc]s1 or to any "o :o plays ! tr\bl]4 ,god w n only def5d ,8 own tru? b w c]ta9ly puni% ! man :o f wick$ motives seeks to corrupt ! tru? or to impair ! fai? ( ^? :o h embrac$ x4 ,! s$uc] n only deceives himself b %all suff] judgm5t = 8 self-deception & ! injury he has done to o!rs4 #b4 ,or by excision f ! ,*ur*4--,i w\ld !y 7 ev5 cut (f :i* tr\ble y 7v]4 #ab74 ,an extravagant expression1 z if ! apo/le said1 ,w\ld t ! ,judais+ tr\bl]s w\ld mutilate !mselves1 z 0 ! cu/om ) c]ta9 hea!n prie/s 9 "s ( _! religi\s rites4 ,! phrase indicates ! angry contempt ( ! apo/le = ! legali/ic policy1 & t ! tr\bl]s ri*ly des]v$ to be exclud$ f ! ,*ur* & all its privileges4 ,! pati5ce ( ! ,g5tile *ampion 0 exhau/$ & f\nd relief = ! mom5t 9 mock+ invective4 ,v4 ,does n de/roy ! hope & fai? ( ! true tea*]4--#a4 ,he reta9s confid5ce 9 ! fidelity ( ^? :o h be5 tempor>ily di/urb$4 ,i h confid5ce 9 y ?r\gh ! ,"l1 t ye w be none o!rwise m9d$ 7v]4 #aj74 ,not)/&+ ! insidi\s leav51 ! apo/le *]i%es ! assurance t 8 conv]ts w aft] all prove leal & true at he>t4 ,he has fai?fully *id$ !m = _! defection1 b 8 ang] is direct$1 n t[>ds !m1 b t[>ds ^? :o h injur$ !m4 ,he is p]suad$ ! ,galatians w1 ) ,god's help1 resume ! int]rupt$ race !y 7 runn+ s well4 #b4 ,8 suff]+s te/ify t 8 own tea*+ is un*ang$4--,if ,i prea* circumcision1 :y d ,i yet suff] p]secution8 ,!n is ! (f5ce ( ! cross ceas$ 7v]4 #aa74 ,! ranc\r & ho/ility ( ! legali/s w\ld h be5 dis>m$1 if ,paul advocat$ _! doctr9e1 & ! sc&al\s (f5ce ( ! cross--s intol]able to ! ,jewi% pride--w\ld h be5 done away4 ,b ! cross 0 ! gr& vital !me ( all 8 tea*+1 t 9 :i* he mo/ ard5tly glori$1 & = :i* he 0 prep>$ to endure all possible suff]+4 ,! value ( tru? to a man is :at he is will+ to suff] = x4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! man :o p]v]ts ! tru? is an enemy to 8 k9d4 #b4 ,! false tea*] ensures 8 own condemnation4 #c4 ,tru? becomes m preci\s ! m we suff] = x4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #g-aj4 ,h[ ,p]fection is atta9$4--,ev]y?+ 9 ! univ]se comes to its p]fection by drill & m>*+--! se$1 ! insect1 ! animal1 ! man1 ! spiritual man4 ,god creat$ man at ! l[e/ po9t1 & put him 9 a _w :]e almo/ no?+ w\ld be done = him1 & almo/ ev]y?+ %\ld tempt him to d = himself4--,bee*]4 ,v]4 #g4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,life a ,race4 ,i4 ,*ri/ians are runn]s 9 ! race ( ,god4--#a4 ,!y mu/ make ha/e )\t delay to keep ! comm&m5ts ( ,god4 ,x is a great fault = y\? & o!rs to def] am5dm5t till old age1 or till ! la/ & deadly sickness4 ,t is ! "t to end our runn+1 & n to beg94 #b4 ,we are to increase & pr(it 9 all good duties4 ,we 9 ?is age d o!rwise4 ,ei!r we /& at a /ay or g back4 ,!re are two causes = ?is3 7#a7 ,bl9dness ( m9d4 7#b7 ,our unbelief 9 ! article ( life ev]la/+4 #c4 ,we mu/ nei!r look to ! "r nor ! left h&1 or to ?+s beh9d1 b press =w>d to ! prize ( et]nal life4 #d4 ,we mu/ n be mov$ ) ! spee*es ( m5 :i* are giv5 ( u1 = or aga9/4 ,!y are look]s on & mu/ h _! spee*es4 ,our c>e mu/ be n to he$ !m b look to our c\rse4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ians mu/ n only be runn]s1 b run well4--,?is is done by believ+ & obey+1 hav+ fai? & a good consci5ce4 ,^! are ! two feet by :i* we run4 ,we h "o good foot--our religion--:i* is s\nd & good2 b we halt on ! o!r foot4 ,our c>e to keep consci5ce is n suitable to our religion4 ,?ree ?+s cause a lam5ess 9 ?is foot3 ! lu/ ( ! eye--covet\sness1 ! lu/ ( ! fle%1 & ! pride ( life4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ians mu/ run ! race f ! beg9n+ to ! end4--#a4 ,we mu/ *]i% a love & f]v5t desire ( et]nal life1 & by ?is means be drawn ?r\gh all mis]ies & ov]pass !m to ! end4 #b4 ,we mu/ ma9ta9 a con/ant & daily purpose ( n s9n+4--,p]k9s4 ,bad ,companions4--,bad company1 wrote ,augu/9e1 is l a nail driv5 into a po/1 :i*1 aft] ! fir/ or second bl[1 may be drawn out ) v little difficulty2 b be+ once driv5 up to ! head1 ! p9c]s _c take hold to draw x out1 :i* c only be done by ! de/ruction ( ! wood4 ,( c\rse1 x is useless to def9e bad company4 ,m5 & wom51 boys & girls1 feel in/9ctively :5 !y h fall5 9 ) dang]\s associates2 if !y *oose to rema9 among/ !m !y are lo/4 ,s 9 ! high tides1 b>ks ( light draught w float ov] ,goodw9 quicks&s2 9 summ] at l[ tide ! v5tur\s boys & "y p w play cricket !reon3 b nei!r c rema9 long 9 ! neighb\rhood4 ,! "t comes :5 ! s&s are cov]$ ) b a ?9 surface ( wat]1 & b5ea? is ! %ift+1 loose1 wet e>?1 m dang]\s & trea*]\s ?an spr+tide ice2 & !n x is t to t\* is to be drawn 91 & to be drawn 9 is dea?4 ,s is x ) bad company4--,! ,g5tle ,life4 ,c[>dly ,retreat4--,g5]al ,grant relates t j z he 0 hop+ to he> a report ( a brilliant movem5t & victory ( ,g5]al ,sigel1 he receiv$ an ann\ncem5t f ,g5]al ,halleck to ?is effect3 ,sigel is 9 full retreat on ,/rasburg2 he w d no?+ b run2 nev] did any?+ else4 ,! enemy _h int]cept$ him1 h&l$ him r\ghly1 & he fl$4 ,v]s4 #h-aj4 ,! ,dis9tegrat+ ,=ce ( ,error4--#a4 ,:atev] p]suasion come? n ( ,god & is n gr\nd$ on ! ,^w ( tru?1 is n to be valu$1 b look$ ^u z a delusion 7v]4 #h74 #b4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 & e p>ticul> memb] !re(1 ought c>efully to resi/ ! fir/ beg9n+s ( s91 = ! lea/ ( errors & ! smalle/ numb] ( s$uc$ p]sons are "h comp>$ to leav51 a little quantity ( :i* secretly ins9uates itself & ins5sibly conveys its s\rness to ! :ole lump 7v]4 #i74 #c4 ,! m9i/] is n to despair ( ! recov]y ( ^? :o oppose !mselves1 b ought 9 *>ity to hope ! be/ ( all m51 s long z !y are curable2 & to %[ h[ dang]\s _! error 0 by d5\nc+ ,god's judgm5t aga9/ _! prime s$uc]s 7v]4 #aj74 #d4 ,s j is ,god1 ,he w suff] no imp5it5t transgressor1 h[ev] subtle1 to escape ,8 se>*1 or to pass free f ! d9t ( ,8 av5g+ /roke1 :oev] he be = p>ts1 p[]1 or e/imation4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #i4 ,re=m ( ,bad ,mann]s4 ,i4 ,we mu/ resi/ & )/& e p>ticul> s94--,"o s9 is able to defile ! :ole life ( man4 ,"o fly is suffici5t to m> a :ole box ( sweet o9tm5t4 ,"o (f5ce 9 our fir/ p>5ts br\ght corruption on !m & all mank9d2 yea1 on heav5 & e>?4 ,,ii4 ,we mu/ endeav\r to ! utmo/ to cut (f e bad example 9 ! societies ( m54--,"o bad example is suffici5t to corrupt a :ole family1 a t[n1 a c\ntry4 ,a wick$ example1 be+ suff]$1 spreads abroad & does mu* hurt4 ,,iii4 ,we are to )/& & cut (f ! fir/ beg9n+s & occasions ( s94--,we say ( arrant ?ieves !y began to practise _! wick$ness 9 p9s & po9ts4 ,= ?is cause1 idl5ess1 excessive eat+1 dr9k+ & swill+1 riot1 & vanity 9 app>el are to be suppress$ 9 e society z ! bre$] ( _m vices4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,! ,p]v]sion ( ,apo/olic ,prea*+4--,!re are two attempts or resolves 9 con/ant op]ation z to ! cross4 ,"o is man's1 to accommodate to human lik+ & ta/e2 ! second is ,god's1 to raise human lik+ & ta/e to x4 ,i4 ,! aim ( man4--,! foll[+ may be nam$ z ! pr9cipal exceptions tak5 to ! cross by ^? :o reject$ x3-- #a4 ,x 0 an improbable m$ium ( revelation4--,man c talk l\dly h[ ,god %\ld manife/ ,himself4 ,%all ! cross be ! oracle by :i* ,he w speak ,8 deepe/ c\nsels to our race8 #b4 ,x 0 a /igma on ?is religion :i* set x 9 disadvantage\s contra/ ) e o!r4--,x 0 unhe>d ( t ! vile/ ( all dea?s %\ld give its absolute "* to religion1 & t ?is religion ( ! cross %\ld triumph ov] all4 #c4 ,x 0 a viol5t disappo9tm5t ( a g5]al hope4--,!re 0 a desire ( all nations4 ,& 0 all t ! e>lie/ lay rehe>s$1 all t ! highe/ wisdom en\nc$1 only to be wr\ght out 9 ! %ameful cross8 #d4 ,x 0 a humiliat+ te/4--,ambition1 selfi%ness1 ins9c]ity1 lic5ti\sness1 f]ocity1 pride1 felt t x 0 encircl$ ) an atmosph]e 9 :i* !y 7 in/antly int]rupt$ & condemn$4 ,man is desir\s ( do+ ?is away z a wrongful & unnecess>y impression4 ,he w\ld make ! (f5ce ( ! cross to cease3 7#a7 ,by fix+ x ^u "s extr9sic au?ority4 7#b7 ,by tortur+ x into coalition ) =eign pr9ciples4 7#c7 ,by trans=m+ ! "* ( its religi\s in/ructions4 7#d7 ,by apply+ x to inappropriate uses4 7#e7 ,by exclud+ its prop] connections4 ,,ii4 ,! proc$ure ( ,god4--#a4 ,x is necess>y1 if we w\ld receive ! prop] influ5ce ( ! cross1 t we be prep>$ to hail x z a di/9ct revelation4 ,sci5ce & ! orig9al e?ics ( our nature d n fall )9 ! di/9ct prov9ce ( :at a revelation int5ds4 ,its /rict purpose1 its prop] idea1 is to make kn[n t :i* is n kn[n1 & :i* c\ld n be o!rwise kn[n4 ,n m directly did ! elem5tal light proce$ f ,god :o call$ x out ( d>kness ?an did ! mak+ kn[n to man ( r$emption by ! blood ( ! cross4 #b4 ,:5 we rightly appreciate ! cross1 we recognize x z ! in/rum5t ( r$emption4--,?is 0 ! mode ( dea? indicat$ by prophecy4 ,! cross /&s = t dea?2 b x is an idle1 unwor?y sup]/ition t ?is mode ( dea? wr\ght ! /up5d\s end4 ,x is only an accessory4 ,we mu/ look fur!r into ! my/]y4 ,he ,8 own self bore our s9 9 ,8 own body on ! tree4 ,x is t awful id5tity1 t my/]i\s action1 :i* expiates1 & n ! rood4 #c4 ,:5 our m9d approves ?is me?od ( salvation1 x f9ds 9 ! cross ! pr9ciple ( sanctification4--,a new elem5t ( ?\ght1 a new complexion ( motive1 ent] ! s\l :5 ! ,holy ,_s %[s to x ! ?+s ( ,*ri/4 ,we are new creatures4 ,we rev]se all our s9s & desires4 ,we are call$ unto hol9ess4 7#a7 ,m>k ! process4 ,we _h hi!rto abid$ 9 dea?4 ,b n[ we are quick5$ ) ,him4 7#b7 ,m>k ! necessity4 ,until we be br\ght nigh to x1 until we take hold ( x1 ! doctr9e ( ! crucifi$ ,savi\r is an un9telligible & un9t]e/+ ?+4 7#c7 ,m>k ! effect4 ,!re is a sudd5ly1 ?\gh a mo/ intellig5tly1 develop$ *>m4 ,x is ! inf9ite ( attraction4 ,all conc5trates on x4 ,x absorbs ! t5d]ness & ! maje/y ( ! univ]se4 ,x is full ( glory4 ,our he>t has n[ yield$ to x1 is drawn1 is held1 coh]es1 coalesces1 is itself impregnat$ by ! sacr$ efflu5ce4 ,! (f5ce ( ! cross has ceas$4--,r4 ,w4 ,hamilton4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,*ur* ,c5sure4--,! _s ( error may s f> prevail among a p t discipl9e c h>dly atta9 its end--! %am+ ( ! p]son c5sur$1 & ! pres]vation ( ! ,*ur* f be+ leav5$4 ,9 :i* case ! s]vants ( ,god %\ld proce$ ) sl[ pace1 & 9 all l5ity & wisdom1 & %\ld r doctr9ally decl>e ! c5sures des]v$ ?an actually inflict ! c5sure itself4 ,judgm5t on ! ,tr\bles ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,god wat*es ov] ,8 ,*ur* ) a special provid5ce4 ,,ii4 ,! doctr9e ( ! apo/les is ( infallible c]ta9ty because ! oppugn]s ( x are plagu$ ) ! j judgm5t ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,our duty is to pray = ! good e/ate ( ! ,*ur* ( ,god1 & = ! k+doms :]e ! ,*ur* is plant$4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ac-ah4 ,love ! ,highe/ ,law ( ,*ri/ian ,lib]ty4 ,i4 ,love pres]ves lib]ty f deg5]at+ into lic5ce4--,only use n lib]ty = an occasion to ! fle% 7v]4 #ac74 ,*ri/ian lib]ty is a great boon1 b x also a solemn responsibility4 ,x is h>d to w9 & is wor? ! mo/ gigantic /ruggle2 b ! mom5t x is abus$ x is lo/4 ,m5 clam\r = lib]ty :5 !y mean lic5ce--lic5ce to indulge _! unholy passions un*eck$ by ! re/ra9ts ( law4 ,*ri/ian lib]ty is n ! lib]ty ( ! fle%1 b ( ! ,_s1 & love is ! ma/]-pr9ciple t gov]ns & def9es all its ex]cises4 ,he is ! freeman :om ! tru? makes free1 ,& all are slaves besides4 ,we "k no tru?1 no privilege1 no p[]1 no bless+1 no "r1 :i* is n abus$4 ,b is lib]ty to be d5i$ to m5 because !y (t5 turn x into lic5ti\sness8 ,!re are two fre$oms--! false1 :]e a man is free to d :at he likes2 ! true1 :]e a man is free to d :at he ought4 ,love is ! safegu>d ( ! highe/ lib]ty4 ,,ii4 ,love is ob$i5ce to ! highe/ law4--,= all ! law is fulfill$ 9 "o ^w1 ev5 9 ?is1 ,?\ %alt love ?y neighb\r z ?yself 7v]4 #ad74 ,by love s]ve "o ano!r 7v]4 #ac74 ,we may be z or?odox z ,a?anasius & z scrupul\s z ,j]ome1 we may be daily & o/5tati\sly build+ to ,god sev5 alt>s & (f]+ a bullock & a ram on e alt>1 & yet be z s\nd+ brass & z a clang+ cymbal1 if our life %[s only ! leaves ( pr(ession )\t ! gold5 fruit ( action4 ,if love %[s n itself by de$s ( love1 !n let u n deceive ourselves4 ,god is n mock$2 our ,*ri/ianity is hea!nism1 & our religion a delusion & a %am4 ,love makes ob$i5ce delightful1 e/eems x bondage to be prev5t$1 lib]ty to be all[$ to s]ve4 ,s]5e w be our days & bright1 ,& happy w our nature be1 ,:5 love is an un]r+ light1 ,& joy its own security4--,wordswor?4 ,,iii4 ,love prev5ts ! mutual de/ructiv5ess ( a cont5ti\s _s4--,b if ye bite & dev\r "o ano!r1 take he$ t ye be n consum$ "o ( ano!r 7v]4 #ae74 ,! condition ( ! ,galatians at ?is "t 0 v diff]5t f ! ideal ,paul set be=e !m4 ,! quick1 w>m temp]am5t ( ! ,gauls 0 r\s$ by ! ,judai/ic controv]sy1 & _! natural combativ5ess 0 excit$4 ,x 0 easy to pick a qu>rel ) !m at any "t1 & !y 7 eloqu5t 9 vitup]ation & invective4 ,! bit+ describes ! w\nd+ & exasp]at+ effect ( ! mann] 9 :i* _! cont5tions 7 c>ri$ on2 dev\r w>ns !m ( its de/ructiv5ess4 ,if ?is /ate ( ?+s cont9u$1 ! ,*ur*es ( ,galatia w\ld cease to exi/4 ,_! lib]ty w\ld end 9 complete dis9tegration4 ,love is ! rem$y prop\nd$ = all ills--! love ( ,*ri/1 lead+ to ! love ( ea* o!r4 ,love n only cures qu>rels b prev5ts !m4 ,,iv4 ,love by obey+ ! law ( ! ,_s ga9s ! victory 9 ! feud betwe5 ! fle% & ! ,_s4--,walk 9 ! ,_s1 & ye %all n fulfil ! lu/ ( ! fle%3 4 4 4 ^! are contr>y ! "o to ! o!r 7v]s4 #af1 #ag74 ,! fle% & ! ,_s are rivals1 & by _! natures mu/ be oppos$ to & /rive ) ea* o!r4 ,! /rong man is dispossess$ by a /rong] ?an he--! ,_s4 ,! ma/] mu/ rule ! slave4 ,?is s\l ( m9e mu/ rule ?is body ( m9e1 said ,john ,fo/]1 or quit x4 ,! life ( a ,*ri/ian is liv$ 9 a high] sph]e & gov]n$ by a high] law--walk+ 9 ! ,_s4 ,*ri/ianity says1 ,be a man1 n a brute4 ,n d z _m fle%ly ?+s z y c b d z _m spiritual ?+s z y c4 ,all prohibitions are negative4 ,y c't kill an appetite by />vation4 ,y may kill ! fle% by liv+ 9 ! high] region ( ! ,_s2 n m]ely by ceas+ to live 9 s91 b by lov+ ,*ri/4 ,! m we live ! spiritual life1 ! m s9 becomes impossible4 ,conque/ ov] ! s5sual is ga9$1 n by repression1 b by ! fre]1 pur] life ( love4 ,v4 ,love emancipates f ! trammels ( ! law4--,if ye be l$ by ! ,_s1 ye are n "u ! law 7v]4 #ah74 ,! ,_s ( love does n aboli% ! law1 b r5d]s x h>mless by fulfill+ all its requirem5ts1 )\t be+ compell$ to x by its /]n comm&s4 ,law does n help ! s\l to obey its behe/s1 b x has no?+ to say1 no?+ to ?reat51 :5 ^? behe/s are obey$4 ,to be "u ! law is to be "u s92 b yield+ to ! influ5ce ( ! ,_s1 & liv+ accord+ to ,8 law1 ! s\l is free f s9 & f ! condemnation ( ! law4 ,fre$om f s91 & fre$om f ! trammels ( ! ,mosaic law--^! two lib]ties are virtually "o4 ,love is ! great emancipator f all moral tyrannies4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,love is 9 h>mony ) ! holie/ law4 #b4 ,love sil5ces all cont5tion4 #c4 ,love hon\rs law by obey+ x4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ac1 #ad4 ,! ,s]vice ( ,love-- ,i4 ,is ! noble/ ex]cise ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty 7v]4 #ac74 ,,ii4 ,pres]ves ,*ri/ian lib]ty f deg5]at+ into selfi% indulg5ce 7v]4 #ac74 ,,iii4 ,is ! fulfilm5t ( ! highe/ law 7v]4 #ad74 ,v]4 #ac4 ,! ,abuse ( ,*ri/ian ,lib]ty4 ,i4 ,to use x z an occasion ( fle%ly & c>nal lib]ty4--,:5 m5 make m ?+s indiff]5t ?an ,god ev] made4 ,?us1 all abuses ( meat1 dr9k1 app>el1 riot+1 gam+1 dic+1 & c>d+ are excus$ by ! names ( ?+s indiff]5t4 ,,ii4 ,our lib]ty is abus$ by an immod]ate use ( ! gifts ( ,god4--#a4 ,_m g5tlem5 & o!rs (f5d :5 !y turn recreation into an occupation4 #b4 ,:5 m5 exce$ 9 eat+ & dr9k+4 #c4 ,!y (f5d :o1 be+ mean p]sons & liv+ by trades1 yet = diet & app>el are z great g5tlem5 & g5tlewom54 ,,iii4 ,lib]ty is abus$ :5 ! bless+s ( ,god are made in/rum5ts & flags & bann]s to display our riot1 vanity1 o/5tation1 & pride4--,x is ! fa%ion ( m5 to take unto !mselves a tol]ation ( s9n+4 ,"s presume on ! pati5ce ( ,god1 o!rs on ! election ( grace1 & o!rs on ! m]cy ( ,god4 ,a c]ta9 dwell] 9 ,cambridge made away ) himself4 ,9 8 bosom 0 f\nd a writ+ to ?is effect3 t ,god did %[ m]cy on great & desp]ate s9n]s1 & !re=e he hop$ = m]cy ?\gh he hang$ himself4 ,( ?is m9d are _m ignorant p]sons1 :o p]sev]e 9 _! s9s1 yet p]suade !mselves ( m]cy4--,p]k9s4 ,! ,"r ,use ( ,*ri/ian ,lib]ty4 ,i4 ,we ourselves mu/ be r5ew$ & sanctifi$4--,! p]son mu/ fir/ please ,god be=e ! action c please ,him4 ,,ii4 ,besides ! lawful use ( ! creatures we mu/ h a spiritual & holy use ( !m4--#a4 ,! creatures ( ,god mu/ be sanctifi$ by ! ,^w & pray]4 #b4 ,we mu/ be circumspect le/ we s9 9 ! use ( ! creatures4 ,9 ^! days !re is no fea/+ or rejoic+ unless all memory ( ,god be buri$1 = t is said to bre$ melan*oly4 #c4 ,we mu/ use ! gifts ( ,god ) ?anksgiv+4 #d4 ,we mu/ suff] ourselves to be limit$ & mod]ate 9 ! use ( our lib]ty4 #e4 ,our lib]ty mu/ be us$ = "r ends--! glory ( ,god1 ! pres]vation ( nature1 & ! good ( our neighb\r4 ,,iii4 ,we mu/ give no occasion ( s9n+ by means ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty4--,ibid4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,! ,law fulfill$ 9 ,love to ,o!rs4 ,i4 ,! end ( man's life is to s]ve ,god 9 s]v+ o!rs4 ,,ii4 ,true godl9ess is to love & s]ve ,god 9 s]v+ man4--,to live out ( all society ( m51 ?\gh x be 9 pray] & fa/+ 9 monki% fa%ion1 is no /ate ( p]fection1 b m]e sup]/ition4 ,t is true & p]fect love ( ,god t is %[$ 9 duties ( love & 9 ! edification ( our neighb\r4 ,x is n en\gh = !e to be holy 9 *ur*2 ?\ maye/ be a sa9t 9 *ur* & a devil at home4--,ibid4 ,reg>d = a ,neighb\r's ,rights4--,speak+ ( ! e>ly ,am]ican prairie settlem5ts a mod]n hi/orian says3 ,!ft 0 almo/ unkn[n4 ,! pione]s br\ght ) !m ! same rigid notions ( hone/y :i* !y _h previ\sly ma9ta9$4 ,a man 9 ,manc\p9 c\nty left 8 waggon load$ ) corn /uck 9 ! prairie mud = two weeks ne> a frequ5t$ road4 ,:5 he return$ he f\nd "s ( 8 corn gone1 b !re 0 money en\gh ti$ 9 ! sacks to pay = :at 0 tak54 ,v]4 #ae4 ,*ur* ,qu>rels4--#a4 ,:5 s*ism 9 a ,*ur* is n only ma9ta9$ on ! "o h& ) passion1 /rife1 reproa*es1 & real injuries1 b also impugn$ on ! o!r h&1 n s mu* ) ! sword ( ! ,_s z ) ! same fle%ly means1 !n is x ! =]unn] & procur+ cause ( desolation & ru9 to bo? p>ties & to ! :ole ,*ur*4 #b4 ,z x is a matt] ( great difficulty to make m5 ( cr$it & p>ts1 be+ once engag$ 9 cont5ti\s debates1 to =esee ! consequ5ce ( _! do+ s fur!r ?an ! hop$-= victory aga9/ ! contr>y p>ty1 s x 7 no small wisdom1 be=e folk m$dle ) /rife1 s]i\sly to consid] :at woeful effects may foll[ to ! ,*ur* ( ,god4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ,positiv5ess ( ! ,div9e ,life4 ,i4 ,!re are two ways ( deal+ ) e vice4--,"o is to set to "w directly to de/roy ! vice2 t is ! negative way4 ,! o!r is to br+ 9 z ov]:elm+ly z possible ! opposite virtue1 & s to cr[d & /ifle & dr[n out ! vice2 t is ! positive way4 ,ev]y:]e ! negative & positive me?ods ( treatm5t /& ov] aga9/ ea* o!r1 & m5 *oose betwe5 !m4 ,a ,*ur* is full ( errors & fooli% practices4 ,x is possible to attack ^? follies outright1 %[+ conclusively h[ fooli% !y are2 or x is possible1 & x is surely bett]1 to wake up ! true spiritual life 9 t ,*ur* :i* %all itself %$ ^? follies & ca/ !m out1 or at lea/ rob !m ( _! wor/ h>mfulness4 ,! application ( ! same pr9ciple is se5 9 matt]s ( ta/e1 matt]s ( re=m1 & 9 matt]s ( op9ion4 ,,ii4 ,9 ,/4 ,paul & 9 all ! ,new ,te/am5t !re is no?+ m beautiful ?an ! cle>1 op51 broad way 9 :i* ! positive culture ( human "* is adopt$ & employ$4--,we c conceive ( a ,god /&+ ov] ,8 moral creatures1 &1 :5ev] !y did any?+ wrong1 putt+ a heavy h& on ! malignant manife/ation & /ifl+ x1 & s at la/ br++ !m to a tight1 n>r[1 timid goodness--! ,god ( repression4 ,! ,god ( ! ,new ,te/am5t is n t4 ,we c conceive ( ano!r ,god :o %all lavi% & p\r ^u ,8 *ildr5 ! *ances & temptations to be good2 9 e way %all make !m see ! beauty ( goodness2 %all s make life id5tical ) goodness t e mom5t sp5t 9 wick$ness %all seem a wa/e1 almo/ a dea?2 %all s op5 ,8 ,fa!rhood & make x real to !m t ! spontane\sness ( ! ,fa!r's hol9ess is re-e*o$ 9 ! *ild2 n ! ,god ( re/ra9t1 b ! ,god ^: symbols are ! sun1 ! light1 ! fri5d1 ! fire--ev]y?+ t is /imulat+1 ev]y?+ t fo/]s1 enc\rages1 & helps4 ,:5 we read 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 lo1 t is ! ,god ^: /ory is writt5 !re1 ! ,god ^: glory we see 9 ! face ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! di/9ction is ev]y:]e4 ,n m]ely by try+ n to s91 b by ent]+ fur!r & fur!r into ! new life 9 :i*1 :5 x is complet$1 s9 becomes impossible2 n by m]ely we$+ out wick$ness1 b by a new & sup]natural cultivation ( hol9ess1 does ! sa9t ( ! ,new ,te/am5t walk on ! ev]-asc5d+ pa?way ( gr[+ ,*ri/l9ess & come at la/ p]fectly to ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,?is "* ( ! ,new ,te/am5t mu/ be at bottom 9 con=mity ) human nature4--,! ,bible & its ,*ri/ianity are n 9 contradiction aga9/ ! nature ( ! man !y try to save4 ,!y are at w> ) 8 corruptions1 &1 9 8 own int]e/1 !y are = ev] lab\r+ to ass]t & re-e/abli% 8 true self4 ,man's he>t is always rebell+ aga9/ repression z a cont9u\s & regul> ?+4 ,!re is a great human s5se t n suppression1 b expression is ! true life4 ,x is ! self-indulg5ce ( ! highe/ & n ! self-surr5d] ( ! l[e/ t is ! great end ( ! ,gospel4 ,! self-sacrifice ( ! ,*ri/ian is always an e*o ( ! self-sacrifice ( ,*ri/4 ,no?+ c be m unlike ! repressive !ories ( virtue 9 _! me?ods & results ?an ! way 9 :i* ,*ri/ liv$ ,8 positive life1 full ( =ce & salvation4 ,! way to get out ( self-love is to love ,god4 ,walk 9 ! ,_s1 & ye %all n fulfil ! lu/ ( ! fle%4--,phillips ,brooks4 ,! ,fle% & ! ,_s4 ,i4 ,:5 ,/4 ,paul talks ( man's fle% he means by x man's body1 man's he>t & bra91 & all 8 bodily appetites & p[]s--:at we call a man's con/itution1 ! animal "p ( man4 ,man is an animal ) an immortal _s 9 x1 & ?is _s c feel m ?an pleasure & pa92 x c feel tru/1 hope1 peace1 love1 purity1 nobl5ess1 indep5d5ce1 &1 above all1 x c feel "r & wrong4 ,!re is ! inf9ite diff]5ce betwe5 an animal & man1 betwe5 our fle% & our _s2 an animal has no s5se ( "r & wrong4 ,,ii4 ,!re has be5 _m a man 9 ?is life1 :o _h e fle%ly enjoym5t :i* ?is _w c give1 & yet ^: _s 0 9 hell all ! :ile1 & :o knew x2 hat+ & despis+ himself = a mean1 selfi% villa91 :ile all ! _w r\nd 0 b[+ d[n to him & envy+ him z ! luckie/ ( m54 ,a man's fle% c take no pleasure 9 spiritual ?+s1 :ile man's _s ( itself c take no pleasure 9 fle%ly ?+s4 ,wick$ness1 l righte\sness1 is a spiritual ?+4 ,if a man s9s1 8 body is n 9 fault2 x is 8 _s1 8 weak1 p]v]se w1 :i* w soon] li/5 to :at 8 fle% tells him is pleasant ?an to :at ,god tells him is "r4 ,?is is ! secret ( ! battle ( life4 ,,iii4 ,because y are all fall5 creatures !re mu/ g on 9 y ?is sore lifelong battle betwe5 y\r _s & y\r fle%--y\r _s try+ to be ma/] & guide1 & y\r fle% rebell+ & try+ to conqu] y\r _s & make y a m]e animal1 l a fox 9 cunn+1 a peacock 9 vanity1 or a hog 9 gre$y slo?4 ,x is y\r s9 & y\r %ame if y\r _s does n conqu] y\r fle%1 = ,god has promis$ to help y\r _s4 ,ask ,him1 & ,8 ,_s w fill y ) pure1 noble hopes1 ) calm1 cle> ?\ghts1 & ) deep1 unselfi% love to ,god & man2 & in/ead ( be+ ! mis]able slave ( y\r own passions1 & ( ! op9ions ( y\r neighb\rs1 y w f9d t :]e ! ,_s ( ! ,"l is !re is lib]ty1 true fre$om1 n only f y\r neighb\rs' s9s1 b1 :at is f> bett]1 fre$om f y\r own4--,c4 ,k+sley4 ,walk+ 9 ! ,_s4 ,i4 ,! ,_s is a ,div9e nature1 quality1 or condition :]eby we are made con=mable to ,*ri/4--#a4 ,x is a ri* & lib]al grace ( ,god4 ,x conta9s ! se$s ( all virtues4 #b4 ,its l>g5ess4 ,! ,_s is 9 all ! p[]s ( !m :o are reg5]ate 9 m9d1 consci5ce1 w1 affections1 & 9 ! s5sual appetite4 #c4 ,its s9c]ity4 ,! grace ( ,god is )\t falsehood or guile4 #d4 ,its excell5cy4 ,! _s ( grace 9 ,*ri/ians is m excell5t ?an ! grace ( creation1 9 respect ( ! beg9n+ !re(1 & 9 respect ( con/ancy4 #e4 ,its livel9ess1 :]eby ! ,_s is effectual 9 op]ation4 7#a7 ,! ,_s works 9 & by ! ,^w ( ,god4 7#b7 ,works by degrees1 to make u feel our ne$ ( ,*ri/1 & to k9dle 9 u a desire = reconciliation ) ,god4 7#c7 ,works to write ! law 9 our he>ts4 ,,ii4 ,walk+ 9 ! ,_s is to ord] our lives accord+ to ! direction & motion ( ! ,_s4--#a4 ,! ,_s r5ews our nature4 7#a7 ,makes u put a fur!r beg9n+ to our actions ?an nature c1 caus+ u to d !m 9 fai?4 7#b7 ,to d our actions 9 a new mann]1 9 ob$i5ce to ! ,^w4 7#c7 ,makes u put on a new end to our actions--to int5d & desire to hon\r ,god4 #b4 ,we mu/ become spiritual m54 ,mu/ d ?+s lawful 9 a spiritual mann]4 #c4 ,we mu/ n judge any man's e/ate be=e ,god by any "o or "s few actions1 good or bad1 b by 8 walk+1 by ! c\rse ( 8 life4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,! ,/rife ( ! ,fle% & ,_s4 ,i4 ,man1 "u ! influ5ce ( corruption1 is call$ fle%4--,he may be said to be a spiritual be+ because he is possess$ ( an immortal _s2 b ! t]m fle% seems to be awfully appropriate1 because he is :olly & exclusively "u ! dom9ion ( matt]4 ,9 ! text x implies ! evil pr9ciple t inhabits ! bosom ( man4 ,x is ! mighty autocrat ( humanity 9 ! wreck ( ! ,fall4 ,s9 is su* a mighty mon/] t none c b9d him 9 fett]s ( iron & imprison him b ,god ,himself4 ,9 ! op]ation ( weav+1 diff]5t mat]ials cross ea* o!r 9 ! w>p & wo( 9 ord] to make "o :ole1 & ?is is ! case ) ! family ( heav5 "h bel[4 ,s9 & grace are p]petually cross+ ea* o!r4 ,,ii4 ,! spiritual (fspr+ :i* is born ( ,god is call$ ! new man4--,x is ! junior (fspr+1 ! junior disposition1 ! (fspr+ ( ! second ,adam4 ,corruption has its root only 9 humanity4 ,n s ) grace4 ,?is spr+s alone f ,god4 ,! new man lives 9 ,him2 8 head is above ! skies1 8 feet l[] ?an hell2 & ! reason :y he is de/9$ to be conqu]or is t he fights 9 & "u ! inspiration ( ,heav54 ,,iii4 ,^! two pr9ciples are 9 a /ate ( ceaseless w>f>e1 ev] oppos$ to ea* o!r4--,!y are l two armies1 sometimes encamp$1 at o!rs engag$ 9 t]rible conflict2 b1 :e!r app>5tly engag$ or n1 ea* seeks ! de/ruction ( ! o!r p]petually4 ,!y are & mu/ be ev] oppos$1 till "o fall2 "o mu/ p]i% & ! o!r live et]nally4 ,:]e !re is no conflict !re c be no grace4 ,,iv4 ,consid] ! wisdom & val\r ev9c$ by ?is new pr9ciple4--,x is illum9$ by ! ,_s & by ! tru? ( ,god4 ,! sun does n give me an eye4 ,god alone c conf] ?is organ2 yet x is equally true my eye mu/ atta9 its full vig\r 9 ! light ( ! sun3 s ! ext]nal means are necess>y to tea* u :at ,god is1 & to develop all ! pr9ciples ( ! new man1 to clo! x ) ! panoply ( ,deity1 & to lead x on f battle to battle1 & f victory to victory1 till ! la/ battle is ev5tually f\ght1 ! la/ victory won1 & ! fruits ( triumph enjoy$ = ev]4--,william ,h[els4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,! ,lead+ ( ! ,_s4--#a4 ,! new man p]=ms ! (fice ( guide to ! godly 9 all actions truly spiritual4 7#a7 ,z x is rul$ by ! ,^w1 :i* is ! ext]nal light & lant]n to direct our /eps4 7#b7 ,! "w ( grace itself is ! int]nal light :]eby ! reg5]ate man spiritually und]/&s ! ?+s ( ,god4 7#c7 ,! same "w ( grace be+ actuat$ by ! cont9ual supply ( excit+ grace f ! ,_s is a /r5g!n+ guide to all spiritual actions4 #b4 ,! natural man is s mu* a slave to 8 s9ful lu/s t ! ?+s appo9t$ by ,god to curb & make !m weak] are s f> f br++ ?is ab\t t 8 lu/s are !reby enrag$ & made m viol5t4 ,! rigidity ( ! law1 :i* t5ds to re/ra9 s91 is turn$ by ! unreg5]ate man into an occasion = fulfill+ 8 lu/s4--,f]gusson4 ,! ,guidance ( ! ,_s4 ,i4 ,pres]vation1 :]eby ! ,holy ,gho/ ma9ta9s ! gift ( reg5]ation 9 !m t are reg5]ate4 ,,ii4 ,co-op]ation1 :]eby ! w ( ,god1 z ! fir/ cause1 works toge!r ) ! reg5]ate w ( man1 z ! second cause4 ,)\t ?is co-op]ation1 man's w br+s =? no good action2 no m ?an ! tree :i* is apt to br+ =? fruit yields fruit inde$ till x h ! co-op]ation ( ! sun1 & t 9 ! prop] season ( ! ye>4 ,,iii4 ,direction1 :]eby ! ,_s ( ,god ord]e? & e/abli%e? ! m9d1 w1 & affections 9 good duties4 ,,iv4 ,excitation1 :]eby ! ,_s /irs & /ill moves ! w & m9d aft] !y are reg5]ate1 because ! grace ( ,god is h9d]$ & oppress$ by ! fle%4 ,v4 ,privilege ( believ]s n to be subject to ! c]emonial law4--,ye are n "u ! law4 ,n "u ! law respect+ its curse & condemnation1 ?\gh we are all "u law1 z x is ! rule ( good life4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ai-ba4 ,! ,works ( ! ,fle%-- ,i4 ,are (f5sively obtrusive4--,n[ ! works ( ! fle% are manife/ 7v]4 #ai74 ,s91 ?\gh at fir/ committ$ 9 secret1 w by-&-by "w to ! surface & adv]tise itself ) %ameless publicity4 ,! rul]s ( ! civilis$ _w 9 ! fir/ c5tury ( ! ,*ri/ian era1 su* z ,tib]ius1 ,caligula1 ,n]o1 ,domitian1 are ! execration ( hi/ory z mon/]s ( vice & cruelty4 ,_! enormities w\ld h be5 impossible if ! p !y gov]n$ _h n be5 equally corrupt4 ,x is ! nature ( evil to develop a t]rible en]gy ! m x is indulg$1 & its works are app>5t 9 e possible =m ( wick$ness4 ,e man blame? ! devil = 8 s9s2 b ! great devil1 ! h\se-devil ( e man t eate? & lie? 9 e man's bosom1 is t idol :i* kille? all--himself4 ,,ii4 ,furni% a revolt+ catalogue4--,! s9s enum]at$ may be gr\p$ into f\r classes3-- #a4 ,s5sual passions4--,adult]y omitt$ 9 ! olde/ ,,mss41 =nication1 uncleanness1 lascivi\sness 7v]4 #ai74 ,=nication 0 practically univ]sal4 ,few 7 f\nd1 ev5 among sev]e morali/s1 to condemn x4 ,x is a pro/itution ( ! physical nature :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ wore & /ill we>s1 :i* ,he claims = ! temple ( ,8 ,_s1 & w raise f ! dead to %>e ,8 immortality4 ,uncleanness is ! g5]al quality ( lic5ti\sness1 & includes :atev] is contam9at+ 9 ^w or look1 9 ge/ure or 9 dress1 9 ?\ght or s5tim5t4 ,lascivi\sness is uncleanness op5 & %ameless4 ,x is ! f9al loa?some analysis ( ! works ( ! fle%4 #b4 ,unlawful deal+ 9 ?+s spiritual4--,idolatry1 wit*craft sorc]y1 7v]4 #bj74 ,idolatry & s5suality h always be5 closely relat$4 ,"s ( ! mo/ popul> pagan sy/ems 7 purveyors ( lu/ & l5t to x ! sanctions ( religion4 ,:5 man loses ! true conception ( ,god he becomes degrad$4 ,sorc]y is closely alli$ to idolatry4 ,a l[1 naturali/ic notion ( ! ,div9e l5ds itself to immoral purposes4 ,m5 try to op]ate ^u x by mat]ial causes1 & to make x a p>tn] 9 evil4 ,magical *>ms are made ! in/rum5ts ( unholy indulg5ce4 #c4 ,violations ( bro!rly love4--,hatr$ enmities1 v>iance /rife1 emulations jeal\sies1 wra? rag+s1 /rife factions1 s$itions divisions1 h]esies ke5 controv]sial p>tisan%ip1 envy+s1 murd]s 7v]s4 #bj1 #ba74 ,a horrible prog5y ( evils hav+ _! s\rce 9 a fruitful hotb$ ( unreason+ hatr$1 ea* vice prey+ ^u & fe$+ ! o!r4 ,settl$ ranc\r is ! wor/ =m ( cont5ti\sness4 ,x nurses its rev5ge1 wait+1 l ,%ylock1 = ! "t :5 x %all fe$ fat its anci5t grudge4 #d4 ,intemp]ate excesses4--,drunk5ness1 revell+s1 & su* l 7v]4 #ba74 ,^! are ! vices ( a b>b>\s p4 ,our ,teutonic & ,celtic =efa!rs 7 alike prone to ?is k9d ( excess4 ,! ,greeks 7 a comp>atively sob] p4 ,! ,romans 7 m notori\s = gluttony ?an = h>d dr9k+4 ,! practice ( seek+ pleasure 9 intoxication is a remnant ( savag]y :i* exi/s to a %ameful ext5t 9 our own c\ntry4 ,) ,europe turn$ into "o va/ camp1 & its nations groan+ audibly "u ! weight ( _! armam5ts1 ) hordes ( degrad+ wom5 infe/+ ! /reets ( its cities1 ) discont5t & social hatr$ sm\ld]+ ?r\gh\t its indu/rial populations1 we h small reason to boa/ ( ! triumphs ( mod]n civilisation4 ,bett] circum/ances d n make bett] m5 7,f9dlay74 ,,iii4 ,exclude ! s9n] f ! k+dom ( ,god4--,!y :i* d su* ?+s %all n inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god 7v]4 #ba74 ,h[ poor life seems outside t k+dom6 ,h[ beautiful & glori\s inside its gates6 ,if ,i tri$ to tell y h[ ,*ri/ br+s u !re1 ,i %\ld repeat to y once m ! old famili> /ory4 ,he comes & lives & dies & rises aga9 = u4 ,he t\*es u ) gratitude4 ,he sets be=e our s(t5$ lives ,8 life4 ,he makes u see ! beauty ( hol9ess & ! /r5g? ( ! spiritual life 9 ,him4 ,he transf]s ,8 life to u ?r\gh ! op5 *annel ( fai?1 & s we come to live z ,he lives1 by e ^w t proce$e? out ( ! m\? ( ,god4 ,h[ old ! /ory is1 b h[ endlessly fre% & true to him ^: own c>e] x describes 7,phillips ,brooks74 ,exclusion f ! k+dom ( ,god is man's own act2 x is self-exclusion4 ,he w n ent] 92 he loves d>kness r ?an light4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,s9 is an active pr9ciple ^: works are p]nici\sly evid5t4 #b4 ,s9 is ! primal cause ( e possible vice4 #c4 ,s9 p]si/$ 9 involves moral ru94 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ai-ba4 ,biblical ,acc\nt ( ,s94--,a m\rnful catalogue ( words1 bas$ on a great v>iety ( images1 is employ$ 9 ,scripture to describe ! /ate ( s9fulness :i* man inh]its f 8 bir?4 ,sometimes x is set =? z ! miss+ ( a m>k or aim2 sometimes z ! transgress+ ( a l9e--! ^w occurs sev5 times 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t & is twice appli$ to ,adam's ,fall 7,rom4 v4 #ad2 #a ,tim4 ii4 #ad72 sometimes z disob$i5ce to a voice1 i4e4 to he> c>elessly1 to take no ne$ (--! ^w occurs ?ree times 7,rom4 v4 #ai2 #b ,cor4 x4 #f2 ,heb4 ii4 #b72 sometimes z ignorance ( :at we ought to h done 7,heb4 ix4 #g72 sometimes z a defect or discomfiture--to be wor/$1 because1 z ,g]h>d says1 ,a s9n] yields to1 is wor/$ by1 ! temptations ( ! fle% & ( ,satan2 sometimes z a debt 7,matt4 vi4 #ab72 sometimes z disob$i5ce to law--! ^w occurs f\rte5 times 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t & is g5]ally translat$ by iniquity4 ,! la/ figure employ$ 9 ! mo/ g5]al def9ition ( s9 giv5 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t--s9 is ! transgression ( ! law 7#a ,john iii4 #d74--,tr5* & ,macle>4 ,! ,works ( ! ,fle%4 ,i4 ,s9s aga9/ *a/ity4--,adult]y1 =nication1 uncleanness1 wantonness4 #a4 ,we mu/ /ock up ! root ( ^! ?+s1 mortify ! passion ( concupisc5ce4 #b4 ,all occasions ( ^! s9s mu/ be cut (f1 two especially1 idl5ess & ! pamp]+ ( ! body4 #c4 ,all signs ( ^! vices mu/ be avoid$1 any spee* or action t may give suspicion ( incont95t disposition1 z light talk1 wanton behavi\r1 curi\sness & excess 9 trimm+ ( ! body1 suspect$ company4 ,,ii4 ,s9s aga9/ religion4--,idolatry1 wit*craft1 h]esies4 ,,iii4 ,s9s aga9/ *>ity4--,enmity1 debate1 emulations1 ang]1 cont5tion1 s$itions4 ,,iv4 ,s9s aga9/ temp]ance4--,drunk5ness1 gluttony4 #a4 ,we may use meat & dr9k n only = necessity1 b also = delight4 #b4 ,t measure ( meat & dr9k :i* 9 our exp]i5ce makes u fit bo? 9 body & m9d = ! s]vice ( ,god & ! duties ( our call+ is conv5i5t & lawful4 ,to be giv5 to dr9k+ & to love to sit by ! cup1 :5 !re is no drunk5ness1 is a s94 ,drunk5ness3 7#a7 ,de/roys ! body4 7#b7 ,hurts ! m9d4 7#c7 ,vile imag9ations & affections t are 9 m5 :5 !y are drunk rema9 9 !m :5 !y are sob]1 s be+ sob] !y are drunk 9 affection4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bb-bf4 ,! ,fruit ( ! ,_s-- ,i4 ,is evid5t 9 manifold ,*ri/ian virtues4--#a4 ,virtues describ+ a g5]al /ate ( he>t4 ,! fruit ( ! ,_s is love1 joy1 peace 7v]4 #bb74 ,love is =emo/ ( ! gr\p ( ,*ri/ian graces1 & gives a nameless *>m to all ! re/1 = !re is an elem5t ( love 9 all true goodness4 ,love d]ives its p[] f be+ 9 ! fir/ place1 love to ,god4 ,:5 ! s\l c5tres its affection 9 ,god ?r\gh ,*ri/ all its outgo+s are influ5c$ & regulat$ accord+ly4 ,joy is ! product ( love4 ,a philosophy or religion :i* has no room = ! joy & pleasure ( man is z little conv]sant ) ! wants ( man z ) ! w ( ,god4 ,joy 9 ! ,"l quick5s & elevates1 :ile x cleanses all o!r emotions4 ,x gives a new gl[ to life4 ,x %$s a ,div9] mean+1 a bright] aspect1 ov] ! common face ( e>? & sky4 ,joy is ! beam+ c\nt5ance1 ! ela/ic /ep1 ! s++ voice1 ( ,*ri/ian goodness4 ,peace is ! holy calm brea!d into ! s\l by a p>don+ ,god4 ,x is ! gift ( ,*ri/1 giv+ re/ to ! s\l 9 ! mid/ ( ext]nal agitations4 ,x is a settl$ quiet ( ! he>t1 a deep1 brood+ my/]y t 'passe? all und]/&+1' ! /illness ( et]nity ent]+ ! _s1 ! ,sabba? ( ,god4 ,x is ! calm1 unruffl$ br[1 ! pois$ & ev5 temp] :i* ,*ri/ian goodness we>s4 #b4 ,virtues ex]cis$ 9 ! ,*ri/ian's int]c\rse ) 8 neighb\r4--,longsuff]+1 g5tl5ess1 goodness4 ,*>ity suff]e? long4 ,! he>t at peace ) ,god has pati5ce ) m54 ,longsuff]+ is ! pati5t magnanimity ( ,*ri/ian goodness1 ! broad %\ld]s on :i* x be>e? all ?+s4 ,g5tl5ess 7or k9dness1 z ! ^w is m frequ5tly & bett] r5d]$7 resembles longsuff]+ 9 f9d+ its *ief objects 9 ! evil & un?ankful4 ,b :ile ! latt] is passive & self-conta9$1 k9dness is an active1 busy virtue4 ,x is ! ?\ghtful insight1 ! delicate tact1 ! g5tle m9i/]+ h& ( *>ity4 ,l9k$ ) k9dness comes goodness1 :i* is its o!r self1 diff]+ f x z only tw9 si/]s may1 ea* fair] = ! beauty ( ! o!r4 ,goodness is p]haps m afflu5t1 m ca?olic 9 its b\nty2 k9dness m delicate & discrim9at+4 ,goodness is ! hone/1 g5]\s face1 ! op5 h& ( *>ity 7,f9dlay74 #c4 ,virtues indicat+ ! pr9ciples :i* regulate ! ,*ri/ian's life4--,fai? hone/y1 tru/wor?9ess1 meekness1 temp]ance 7v]s4 #bb1 #bc74 ,! fai? t unites man to ,god 9 turn jo9s man to 8 fell[s4 ,fai? 9 ! div9e ,fa!rhood becomes tru/ 9 ! human bro!rhood4 ,he :o d\bts e "o is ev5 m deceiv$ ?an ! man :o bl9dly confides 9 e "o4 ,tru/fulness is ! w>m1 firm clasp ( fri5d%ip1 ! g5]\s & loyal homage :i* goodness ev] pays to goodness4 ,meekness is ! o!r side ( fai?4 ,x is n tam5ess & want ( _s2 x comports ) ! highe/ c\rage & activity & is a qualification = public lead]%ip4 ,x is ! cont5t & quiet mi51 ! will+ self-effacem5t1 t is ! m>k ( ,*ri/-l goodness4 ,temp]ance1 or self-control1 is ! ?ird ( ,plato's c>d9al virtues4 ,temp]ance is a practis$ ma/]y ( self4 ,x cov]s ! :ole range ( moral discipl9e & conc]ns e s5se & passion ( our nature4 ,x is ! gu>d$ /ep1 ! sob]1 measur$ walk 9 :i* ,*ri/ian goodness keeps ! way ( life1 & makes /raight pa?s = /umbl+ & /ray+ feet 7,ibid474 ,,ii4 ,violates no law4--,aga9/ su* !re is no law 7v]4 #bc2 comp4 v]4 #ah74 ,! fruit ( ! ,_s is love2 & ! law1 s f> f be+ aga9/ love1 comm&s x 7v]4 #ad74 ,! practice ( love & all its works is ! fulfill+ ( ! law & dis>ms x ( all t]ror4 ,! expression1 ,aga9/ su* !re is no law1 s f> f be+ m ?an sup]flu\s1 z ,h(fman ass]ts1 is int5d$ to make evid5t h[ x is t1 by virtue ( ?is1 _! moral frame1 ^? :o are l$ by ! ,_s are n subject to ! ,mosaic law4 ,= :osoev] is s con/itut$ t a law is n aga9/ him1 ov] su* a "o ! law has no p[]4 ,,iii4 ,indicates ! reality ( a great spiritual *ange4--#a4 ,! old self-hood is crucifi$4 ,!y t are ,*ri/'s h crucifi$ ! fle% 7v]4 #bd74 ,?is well expresses h[ s9 mu/1 little by little1 be disabl$ & sla91 = ! crucifi$ man did n die at once4 ,he 0 fir/ made fa/ ) nails to ! cross1 & !n kept !re1 till ?r\gh hung] & ?ir/ & loss ( blood he became weak] & weak]1 & f9ally di$4 ,we are to be execution]s1 deal+ cruelly ) ! body ( s9 :i* caus$ ! act+ ( all cruelties on ! body ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,a new law n[ regulates ! life4--,if we live 9 ! ,_s1 let u also walk 9 ! ,_s 7v]4 #be74 ,! life is gov]n$1 n by ! law ( ! fle%1 b ( ! ,_s4 ,! electrician c demagnetise & remagnetise a b> ( iron1 b ! biologi/ _c devitalise a plant or an animal & revivify x aga94 ,spiritual life is n a visit f a =ce1 b a resid5t t5ant 9 ! s\l4 ,! ,_s :o creat$ ! life )9 su/a9s x & directs all its outgo+s4 #c4 ,ev]y?+ provocative ( /rife & envy is c>efully avoid$4--,let u n be desir\s ( va+lory1 provok+ "o ano!r1 envy+ "o ano!r 7v]4 #bf74 ,va+lori\sness 0 a weakness ( ! ,galatic temp]am5t2 & is n unkn[n 9 mod]n ,*ri/ian life4 ,sup]iority1 or fanci$ sup]iority1 9 tal5ts or /atus is apt to pr\dly display itself4 ,x is inde$ a pitiable exhibition :5 ev5 spiritual gifts are made matt] ( o/5tation1 excit+ ! jeal\sy ( inf]ior bre?r51 & creat+ discont5t & envy4 ,! cultivation ( ! fruit ( ! ,_s is ! be/ rem$y aga9/ all bitt]ness & /rife4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! fruit ( ! ,_s a sugge/ive contra/ to ! works ( ! fle%4 #b4 ,consi/5cy ( life is ! te/ ( g5u9e religion4 #c4 ,! op]ations ( ! ,_s are 9 h>mony ) ! highe/ law4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #bb1 #bc4 ,! ,fruit ( ! ,_s4 ,i4 ,love4--#a4 ,! love ( ,god4 7#a7 ,%[n 9 a desire ( fell[%ip ) ,god4 7#b7 ,to love ! ,^w ( ,god above all e>?ly treasure1 & to tread our own w und]foot4 7#c7 ,! love ( !m t love ,god & ,*ri/4 #b4 ,! love ( our neighb\r4 ,?is is love inde$1 to %[ love & to d good to !m t wrong & abuse u4 ,,ii4 ,joy4--#a4 ,to rejoice 9 ! true ackn[l$gm5t ( ,god4 #b4 ,to rejoice 9 ! "w ( our reg5]ation4 #c4 ,to rejoice 9 ! hope ( et]nal glory4 ,,iii4 ,peace4--,to ma9ta9 peace & concord3 #a4 ,nei!r take (f5ce nor give (f5ce4 #b4 ,seek to edify "o ano!r2 ei!r d good or take good4 ,,iv4 ,longsuff]+4--,to mod]ate our ang] & desire ( rev5ge :5 _m & great wrongs are done u4 ,set & s[ ?is plant 9 ! furr[s ( y\r he>t1 & consid]3 #a4 ,! goodness ( ,god1 :o =gives m to u ?an we c =give4 #b4 ,x is ! duty ( love to suff] & =be>4 #c4 ,x is a po9t ( inju/ice to rev5ge ourselves1 = !n we take to ourselves ! hon\r ( ,god1 & aga9/ all equity--we are ! p>ties & judge & witness & all4 #d4 ,we are (t5 ignorant ( ! m9d ( m5 9 _! actions1 & ( ! true circum/ances !re(1 & s may easily be deceiv$4 ,v4 ,g5tl5ess4--,"r c\rtesy is ) an hone/ he>t to bless :5 we are wrong$4 ,,vi4 ,goodness4--,! virtue :]eby we communicate to o!rs good ?+s1 = _! good & b5efit4 ,,vii4 ,fai?4--,fai? t[>ds man1 :i* means3 #a4 ,to speak ! tru? f ! he>t4 #b4 ,to be fai?ful & j 9 ! keep+ ( our hone/ promise & ^w4 ,?is fai? a r>e virtue 9 ^! days4 ,! common fa%ion ( !m t live by b>ga9+ is to use glory+1 fac+1 soo?+1 ly+1 dissembl+1 & all mann] ( %ifts4 ,!y t deal ) *apm5 %all h>dly "k :at is tru?1 !y h s _m words & s _m %ifts4 ,,viii4 ,meekness4--,! same 9 effect ) longsuff]+4 ,! diff]5ce is t meekness is m g5]al1 & longsuff]+ ! highe/ degree ( meekness4 ,,ix4 ,temp]ance4--,! mod]ation ( lu/ & appetite 9 ! use ( ! gifts & creatures ( ,god4 #a4 ,we mu/ use mod]ation 9 meats & dr9ks4 ,t measure ( meat & dr9k :i* s]ves to refre% nature & make u fit = ! s]vice ( ,god & man is all[$ u ( ,god & no m4 #b4 ,we mu/ use mod]ation 9 ! gett+ ( goods4 #c4 ,9 ! sp5d+ ( our goods--contr>y to ! fa%ion ( _m :o sp5d _! sub/ance 9 fea/+ & company1 & keep _! wives & *ildr5 b>e at home4 #d4 ,9 our app>el4 ,to app>el ourselves accord+ to our sex1 accord+ to ! receiv$ fa%ion ( our c\ntry1 accord+ to our place & degree1 & accord+ to our ability4 ,x4 ,aga9/ su* virtues !re is no law4--#a4 ,no law to condemn4 #b4 ,no law to compel ob$i5ce4 ,spiritual m5 freely obey ,god1 z if !re 7 no law2 !y are a volunt>y & free p1 s]v+ ,god )\t re/ra9t4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,love an ,att5dant ( ,reg5]ation4--#a4 ,love is a delight 9 happ9ess4 #b4 ,is univ]sal4 #c4 ,is j4 #d4 ,is dis9t]e/$4 #e4 ,is an active pr9ciple4 #f4 ,is ! only volunt>y cause ( happ9ess4 #g4 ,is ! only equitable _s t[>ds ,god & our fell[-creatures4 #h4 ,is ! only disposition :i* c be approv$ or lov$ by ,god4--,dr4 ,dwight4 ,! ,p[]s ( ,love4--,if ^! be ! fruit ( ! ,_s1 !y _c be m]e matt]s ( temp]am5t4 ,:5 philosophy gives an acc\nt ( ! human s\l x c f9d only con/itutional prop5sities & volunt>y acquisitions4 ,:5 we int]rogate ,*ri/ianity1 we are told besides ( communicat$ sanctities1 /ates ( m9d :i* inh]itance _c give or resolution comm&1 :i* ne$ "s t\* ( ,god to wake !m up1 :i* are above u & yet ours1 & seem to lie on ! bord]l& ( communion betwe5 ! f9ite & ! inf9ite ,_s4 ,i4 ,!re is humane love1 :i* con/itutes ! humble/ & mo/ frequ5t =m ( unselfi% feel+4 ,x f9ds its objects among ! mis]able & atta*es itself to !m 9 proportion to _! woes4 ,9 human pity !re is a /range comb9ation ( repulsion & attraction1 :i* x is ! p>adox ( philosophy to /ate1 & ! m]cy ( ,god to orda92 x _c endure ! sight ( wret*$ness1 & yet c nev] leave x4 ,b !re is a "w orda9$ = u :i* ?is impulse w n suffice to d4 ,fa/5+ itself on suff]+ alone1 x sees no?+ else4 ,yet b5ea? ! smoo? & glossy surface ( easy life !re may hide itself _m an inw>d disease :i* ! m]e glance ( pity does n disc]n4 ,fl\ri%+ iniquity t gives no seem+ pa9 x lets alone2 invisible corruption may spread )\t arre/4 ,,ii4 ,!re is imag9ative or /hetic love1 :i* atta*es itself to objects 9 proportion z !y are beautiful1 k9dles ! en?usiasm ( art1 & completes itself 9 ! wor%ip ( g5ius4 ,yet is ?is affection v b>r5 until ?r[n into ! mid/ ( o!rs to h>monise & glorify !m4 ,no reciprocal sympa?y is requisite to ?is s5tim5t2 t :i* is admir$ z beautiful does n admire 9 return4 ,& above all !re is a direct t5d5cy to turn ) indiff]5ce or ev5 m]ciless repugnance f :at is unlovely4 ,,iii4 ,!re is moral love1 :i* has ref]5ce to p]sons only1 n to ?+s1 :i* atta*es itself to !m 9 proportion z !y are good1 judges !m by ! /&>d ( an int]nal law1 & expresses itself 9 tones1 n ( t5d]ness z 9 pity1 or ( admiration z 9 ! trance ( beauty1 b ( grave & e>ne/ approval4 ,ev5 ?is moral love is n )\t imp]fections4 ,its *>act]i/ic s5tim5t ( approbation has always 9 x a c]ta9 patronis+ air n welcome to ! m]cy ( a true he>t1 & m l ! rig\r ( a ,z5o ?an ! grace ( ,*ri/4 ,,iv4 ,!re is a ,div9e love1 direct$ fir/ ^u ,god ,himself1 & !nce drawn into ! lik5ess ( ,8 own love1 & go+ =? ^u o!r natures 9 proportion to _! wor? & claims4 ,?is is ! cr[n+ & calm+ t]m ( all prior affections1 presuppos+ !m1 & lift+ !m up f cla%+ & unre/ to h>mony & peace4 ,! humane1 ! beautiful1 ! "r1 rema9 only scatt]$ elem5ts ( good till !y are ga!r$ into ! ,div9e & bl5d$ into "o by ! comb9+ love ( ,god4--,dr4 ,m>t9eau4 ,love ! ,p]fection ( ,"*4--,! fruit ( ! true v9e has be5 analys$1 & 9 ! be/ specim5s n9e +r$i5ts are f\nd4 ,9 poor samples !re is a defici5cy ( "o or o!r ( ^! elem5ts4 ,a dry & dim9utive sort is lack+ 9 peace & joy4 ,a t>t k9d1 :i* sets ! tee? on edge1 owes its au/]ity to its scanty infusion ( g5tl5ess1 goodness1 & meekness4 ,!re is a wat]y1 deliquesc5t sort :i*1 = ! want ( longsuff]+1 is n easily pres]v$2 & !re is a flat v>iety :i*1 hav+ no body ( fai? or temp]ance1 answ]s few useful purposes4 ,love is ! ess5tial pr9ciple :i* is 9 no case entirely abs5t1 & by ! gli/5+ fulness & ri* aroma :i* its pl5tiful pres5ce creates y c recognise ! fre%e/ & mo/ g5]\s clu/]s1 :il/ ! pr$om9ance ( "s o!r elem5t gives to ea* its di/+ui%+ flav\r1 & m>ks ! gr[? ( ,e%col1 ,sibmah1 or ,lebanon4--,dr4 ,james ,hamilton4 ,! ,p[] ( ,meekness & ,affection4--,once 9 ,holl& a p]son ( high rank invit$ ,t]/eeg5 to be 8 gue/4 ,?is individual imag9$ himself to h atta9$ to a /ate ( peculi> inw>d peace & took occasion dur+ d9n] to criticise ,t]/eeg5 = be+ too active1 & = n suffici5tly kn[+ ! gr\nd on :i* he wr\ght4 ,t]/eeg5 att5d$ meekly & sil5tly to all t 0 said2 & :5 d9n] 0 ov] he (f]$ up a f]v5t pray] 9 :i* he comm5d$ 8 ho/ to ! ,"l 9 t]ms ( su* affection & compassion t ?is great & w>m-temp]$ man 0 s mu* /ruck & affect$ by x t 8 feel+s ov]p[]$ him1 & he fell ^u ! neck ( 8 gue/ & begg$ 8 =giv5ess4 ,:o are ! ,meek8--,a mission>y to ,jamaica 0 once que/ion+ ! little black boys on ! mean+ ( ,matt4 v4 #e1 & ask$1 ,:o are ! meek8 ,a boy answ]$1 ,^? :o give s(t answ]s to r\gh que/ions4 ,! ,grace ( ,g5tl5ess4 ,i4 ,x is n a gift1 b a grace4--,x is n a natural demean\r1 amiable & c\rte\s1 a s(t1 fem99e compliance1 b a grace ( ! ,_s :i* takes into x ! /r5g? ( ! ,div9e4 ,y may h ! in/9ct ( delicacy1 a natural t5d]ness & affability1 yet n h ?is grace ( ! ,_s :i* impels y = ,*ri/'s sake to deal g5tly & save m54 ,x is ! und]ly+ motive :i* det]m9es :e!r grace or nature reigns4 ,h[ is x :5 y\r ideas & me?ods ( do+ good are ?w>t$8 ,moses seems to h 9 ,zipporah :at ,socrates _h 9 ,xantippe1 yet h] abuse _h no m abid+ effect on him ?an ! spray :i* angry waves toss aga9/ ! rock4 ,calv9 he>+ ( ,lu!r's ire said1 ,let him hate me & call me a devil a ?\s& times2 ,i w love him & call him a preci\s s]vant ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,! cultivation ( ?is grace w co/ y _m a /ruggle4--,y are to get ! bett] ( y\r temp] on y\r knees4 ,no m9/rel z 9 ! case ( ,saul c d ! "w4 ,we mu/ =give 9 our he>t ^? :o (f5d u4 ,,iii4 ,! grace ( g5tl5ess is a que5 ) a tra9 ( virtues4--,x ennobles our :ole nature4 ,an ,engli% nobleman c\ld n be b\nd to keep ! peace1 = x 0 suppos$ t peace always kept him4 ,s we %\ld suppose t e pr(ess$ ,*ri/ian w\ld h ?is grace2 b if y %\ld put y\r e> to ! door ( "s ,*ri/ian homes1 x w\ld be l li/5+ to a volcano4 ,if y did n behold a sulphur\s flame bur/+ out1 y might he> a cont9ual grumbl+4 ,a man said to me once1 ,:5 ,i see ,mr4 ,s-&-s my passion is bigg] ?an myself1 & ,i long to make him feel x4 ,! ,_s ( ,*ri/ leads u to pray = ^? :o despitefully use u4 ,only z ,8 temp] prevails 9 u %all we be able to illu/rate ! beauty ( ,div9e greatness4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,con/ant ,joy4--,fa!r ,taylor1 ! ,bo/on sailor-prea*]1 :5 go+ out to make a call1 said to 8 ho/ on ! door/ep1 ,laugh till ,i get back4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,crucify+ ! ,fle%4 ,i4 ,:at is meant by be+ ,*ri/'s4--,x is to accept ( & h an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/ 9 ,8 prophetic1 k+ly1 & sac]dotal (fices4 ,by ,8 prophetic (fice we come to "k ,8 w2 by ,8 k+ly (fice1 rul+ & gov]n+ u1 we come to yield ob$i5ce to t w2 & by ,8 sac]dotal or prie/ly (fice we come to receive ! fruit ( t ob$i5ce 9 our ju/ification4 ,,ii4 ,:at is meant by ! fle%4--,! :ole entire body ( s9 & corruption2 t inbr$ pron5ess 9 our nature to all evil1 express$ by concupisc5ce4 #a4 ,x is call$ fle% because ( its situation & place1 :i* is pr9cipally 9 ! fle%4 #b4 ,because ( its close1 insep>able ne>ness to ! s\l4 #c4 ,because ( its de>ness to u4 ,s9 is our d>l+1 our ,delilah1 ! que5-reg5t ( our affections2 x fills all our ?\ghts1 engrosses our desires1 & *all5ges ! s]vice ( all our actions4 ,?is reveals3 7#a7 ,! deplorable /ate ( fall5 man4 7#b7 ,! great difficulty ( ! duty ( mortification4 7#c7 ,! mean & sordid employm5t ( e s9n]--he s]ves ! fle%4 ,,iii4 ,:at is import$ by ! crucifixion ( ! fle%4--#a4 ,! dea? ( x4 ,he t w crucify 8 s9 mu/ pursue x to ! v dea?4 #b4 ,a viol5t dea?4 ,s9 nev] dies ( age4 ,! conque/ ne$ be glori\s1 = x w be f\nd by %>p exp]i5ce t ! combat w be dang]\s4 #c4 ,a pa9ful1 bitt]1 & vexati\s dea?4 #d4 ,a %ameful & curs$ dea?4 ,,iv4 ,! duty ( crucify+ ! fle%4--#a4 ,a con/ant & p]t9aci\s d5y+ x 9 all its crav+s = satisfaction4 #b4 ,enc\nt] x by actions ( ! opposite virtue4--,rob]t ,s\?4 ,v]4 #be4 ,life & ,walk 9 ! ,_s4--,life relates to :at is inw>d1 walk to :at is outw>d4 ,i4 ,to live 9 ! ,_s4--#a4 ,! ,_s beg9s ! life ( ,god 9 ! s\l4 #b4 ,! ,_s gives new desires & *anges all ! motives ( life4 #c4 ,! ,_s lives 9 u4 ,,ii4 ,to walk 9 ! ,_s4--#a4 ,! walk w foll[ f ! life1 = e k9d ( life is aft] its own k9d & developm5t4 #b4 ,e outw>d manife/ation w correspond to ! inw>d pr9ciple ( life & w be m>k$ by love to ,god & love to man4 #c4 ,reputation w correspond to "* & conduct to life4 ,,iii4 ,to be l$ by ! ,_s4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian's life is a gr[?1 8 walk a progress2 b he is l$ & guid$ by ! ,_s4 #b4 ,no new revelation is made by ! ,_s4 ,he leads & guides by :at is writt5 9 ! ,^w4 ,,iv4 ,le>n our relations to ! ,_s4--#a4 ,we live "u ! ,_s's disp5sation4 #b4 ,he is ! ,_s ( ,god1 & s ( life1 tru?1 & au?ority4 #c4 ,he is ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 & s unites u to ,him4 #d4 ,if we live by ! ,_s1 let conv]sation & conduct be answ]able !reunto4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,walk+ 9 ! ,_s-- ,i4 ,is to sav\r ! ?+s ( ! ,_s4--,to subject a man's s\l to ! law ( ,god 9 all ! faculties & p[]s ( ! s\l4 ,! ?+s reveal$ 9 ! law are ! ?+s ( ! ,_s1 :i* ,_s mu/ at no h& be sev]$ f ! ,^w4 ,,ii4 ,to walk 9 ! pa? ( righte\sness )\t (f5ce to ,god or man4 ,,iii4 ,to walk n /raggl+ly1 b ord]ly by rule1 by l9e & measure4--,to ord] ourselves accord+ to ! rule & l9e ( ! ,^w ( ,god4 ,! life ( a man w discov] to ! _w :at he is4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #bf4 ,va+lori\sness4 ,i4 ,! excit+ cause ( _m qu>rels4 ,,ii4 ,a s\rce ( envy & disappo9tm5t4 ,,iii4 ,unbecom+ ! dignity & aims ( ! ,*ri/ian life4 ,! ,vice ( ,va+lory & its ,cure4 ,i4 ,va+lory is a bran* ( pride1 :]e9 m5 pr9cipally ref] all _! /udies1 c\nsels1 endeav\rs1 & gifts to ! hon\r+ & advanc+ ( !mselves4 ,!y :o h receiv$ good gifts ( ,god are (t5 mo/ va+lori\s4 ,:]eas all o!r vices fe$ ^u t :i* is evil1 ?is vice ( va+lory fe$s ^u good ?+s4 ,a man w sometimes be pr\d ev5 because he is n pr\d4 ,,ii4 ,! cure ( va+lory4--#a4 ,m$itation4 7#a7 ,god resi/e? all pr\d p]sons & gives grace to ! humble1 because ! va+lori\s man1 seek+ himself & n ,god1 robs ,god ( ,8 hon\r4 7#b7 ,x is ! "w ( ! devil to puff up ! m9d ) self-lik+ & conceit1 t !reby he may "w man's p]dition4 7#c7 ,!re is no religion 9 t he>t t is :olly b5t to seek ! praise ( m54 ,! man :o desires to be talk$ ( & admir$ by o!rs gives notice to ! _w t 8 he>t is n s\nd 9 ! sight ( ,god4 #b4 ,practice4 7#a7 ,endeav\r to ackn[l$ge ! great maje/y ( ,god1 & our own bas5ess be=e ,him4 7#b7 ,we ought to ascribe all good ?+s we h or c d to ,god alone1 & no?+ to ourselves4 7#c7 ,9 all actions & duties ( religion we mu/ fir/ endeav\r to approve ourselves to ,god1 & ! next place is to be giv5 to man4 7#d7 ,:5 we are revil$ we mu/ re/ cont5t2 :5 we are prais$ take he$4 ,temptations on ! "r h& are f> m dang]\s ?an ^? on ! left4 7#e7 ,m5 :o are ambiti\s1 if !y be cross$1 gr[ cont5ti\s2 if !y prosp]1 !y are envi$ by o!rs4 ,abhor & dete/ va+lory2 seek to pres]ve & ma9ta9 love4--,p]k9s4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,ov]tak5 9 a fault4--,be caught r$-h&$ 9 any transgression1 ! result ( "s sudd5 & ov]p[]+ gu/ ( evil impulse4 ,re/ore su* an "o4--,! same ^w us$ ( a dislocat$ limb r$uc$ to its place4 ,su* is ! t5d]ness ) :i* we %\ld treat a fall5 memb] 9 re/or+ him to a bett] /ate4 ,9 ! _s ( meekness4--,meekness is t temp] ( _s t[>ds ,god :]eby we accept ,8 deal+s )\t disput+2 !n t[>ds m5 :]eby we endure meekly _! provocations1 & d n )draw ourselves f ! burd5s :i* _! s9s impose ^u u 7,tr5*74 ,v]4 #b4 ,be> ye "o ano!r's burd5s4--,! ^w is weights1 some?+ exce$+ ! /r5g? ( ^? "u !m4 ,"o ano!r's is /rongly emphatic4 ,x is a p[]ful /roke1 z ) an axe 9 ! h& ( a giant1 at c5sori\sness or va+lori\s egotism4 ,we are n to ?9k ( self1 b ( "o ano!r4 ,to be> ! burd5 ( an err+ bro!r is truly ,*ri/-l4 ,& s fulfil ! law ( ,*ri/4--,if y mu/ ne$s obs]ve a law1 let x be ! law ( ,*ri/4 ,v]4 #c4 ,he deceive? himself4--,he is misl$ by ! vap\rs ( 8 own vanity1 he is self-deceiv$4 ,v]4 #d4 ,rejoic+ 9 himself alone1 & n 9 ano!r4--,9 t 8 own "w /&s ! te/ aft] sev]e exam9ation1 & n t he is sup]ior to ano!r4 ,v]4 #f4 ,communicate unto him t tea*e? 9 all good ?+s4--,g %>es ) him 9 ! good ?+s ( ?is life4 ,:ile ea* be>s 8 own burd5 he mu/ ?9k ( o!rs1 especially 9 m9i/]+ out ( 8 e>?ly goods to ! wants ( 8 spiritual tea*] 7see #b ,cor4 xi4 #g1 #aa2 ,phil4 iv4 #aj2 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #f1 #i2 #a ,tim4 v4 #ag1 #ah74 ,v]4 #g4 ,god is n mock$4--,! v]b means to sne] ) ! no/rils drawn up 9 contempt4 ,excuses = illib]ality may seem valid be=e m5 b are n s be=e ,god4 ,v]4 #h4 ,he t s[e? to 8 fle%4--,unto 8 own fle%1 :i* is devot$ to selfi%ness4 ,%all reap corruption4--,de/ruction1 :i* is n an arbitr>y puni%m5t ( fle%ly-m9d$ness1 b is its natural fruit2 ! corrupt fle% produc+ corruption1 :i* is ano!r ^w = de/ruction4 ,corruption is ! fault1 & corruption ! puni%m5t4 ,v]4 #i4 ,let u n be we>y3 we %all reap1 if we fa9t n4--,we>y ref]s to ! w2 fa9t to relaxation ( ! p[]s4 ,no "o %\ld fa9t1 z 9 an e>?ly h>ve/ sometimes happ5s4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,ye see h[ l>ge a lett] ,i h writt5 ) m9e own h&4--,at ?is po9t ! apo/le takes ! p5 f 8 amanu5sis1 & writes ! conclud+ p>agraph ) 8 own h&4 ,ow+ to ! weakness ( 8 eyesight he wrote 9 l>ge lett]s4 ,he ?us gives emphasis to ! importance ( ! subjects discuss$ 9 ! epi/le4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,le/ !y %\ld suff] p]secution = ! cross ( ,*ri/4--,!y w\ld escape ! bitt]ness ( ! ,jews aga9/ ,*ri/ianity & ! (f5ce ( ! cross1 by mak+ ! ,mosaic law a necess>y prelim9>y4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,= nei!r !y !mselves keep ! law4--,s f> are !y f be+ s9c]e t !y arbitr>ily select circumcision out ( ! :ole law1 z ?\gh obs]v+ x w\ld /& in/ead ( _! non-obs]vance ( ! re/ ( ! law4 ,t !y may glory 9 y\r fle%4--,t !y may vaunt y\r submission to ! c>nal rite1 & s ga9 cr$it ) ! ,jews = proselytis+4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,god =bid t ,i %\ld glory1 save 9 ! cross4--,! great object ( %ame to !m1 & to all c>nal m51 is ! great object ( glory+ to me4 ,by :om ! _w is crucifi$ unto me4--,by ,8 cross1 ! wor/ ( dea?s1 ,*ri/ has de/roy$ all k9ds ( dea?4 ,legal & fle%ly ord9ances are m]ely outw>d & elem5ts ( ! _w4 ,to be crucifi$ to ! _w is to be free f worldl9ess1 & all t makes m5 slaves to creature fasc9ations4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,b a new creature4--,all ext]nal di/9ctions are no?+4 ,! cross is ! only !me wor?y ( glory+ 91 z x br+s ab\t a new spiritual creation4 ,v]4 #af4 ,z _m z walk accord+ to ?is rule4--,( life3 a /raight rule to detect crook$ness4 ,^u ! ,israel ( ,god4--,n ! ,israel aft] ! fle%1 b ! spiritual se$ ( ,israel by fai?4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,i be> 9 my body ! m>ks ( ! ,"l ,jesus4--,! ,judais+ tea*]s glori$ 9 ! circumcision m>ks 9 ! fle% ( _! foll[]s2 ,/4 ,paul 9 ! sc>s or br&s ( suff]+ = ,*ri/ 9 8 own body--! badge ( an hon\rable s]vitude4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,bre?r54--,aft] mu* rebuke & monition1 he bids !m f>ewell ) ! lov+ expression ( bro!rhood z 8 la/ p>t+ ^w1 z if ,grea!>t _h meant to say1 ,aft] all1 my la/ ^w is1 ,i love y1 ,i love y4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-e4 ,mutual ,sympa?y 9 ,burd5-be>+4 ,i4 ,t sympa?y t[>ds ! err+ is a te/ ( spiritual-m9d$ness4--#a4 ,%[n 9 ! t5d]ness ) :i* ! err+ %\ld be treat$4 ,if a man be ov]tak5 9 a fault1 ye :i* are spiritual re/ore su* an "o 9 ! _s ( meekness 7v]4 #a74 ,worldly & self-seek+ m5 are (t5 sev]e on a neighb\r's fault4 ,!y are m likely to aggravate ?an heal ! w\nd1 to pu% ! weak man d[n :5 he tries to rise ?an to help him to 8 feet4 ,! spiritual1 mov$ by g5u9e compassion1 %\ld reg>d x z _! duty to set "r a laps$ bro!r1 to br+ him back z soon & safely z may be to ! fold ( ,*ri/4 ,to reprove )\t pride or acrimony1 to /oop to ! fall5 )\t ! air ( condesc5sion1 requires ! _s ( meekness 9 a s+ul> degree4 #b4 ,reflect+ t ! mo/ virtu\s may "s day be 9 ne$ ( simil> consid]ation4--,consid]+ ?yself1 le/ ?\ also be tempt$ 7v]4 #a74 ,! disa/] befall+ "o reveals ! common p]il2 x is a signal = e memb] ( ! ,*ur* to take he$ to himself4 ,! scrut9y :i* x calls = belongs to ea* man's private consci5ce4 ,! fai?fulness & integrity requir$ 9 ^? :o approa* ! wrong-do] ) a view to 8 recov]y mu/ be *a/5$ by p]sonal solicitude4 ,! fall ( a ,*ri/ian bro!r %\ld be 9 any case ! occasion ( he>t-se>*+ & pr(\nd humiliation4 ,feel+s ( indiff]5ce t[>ds him1 mu* m ( contempt1 w prove ! prelude ( a worse ov]?r[ = ourselves4 ,,ii4 ,t sympa?y 9 burd5-be>+ is 9 h>mony ) ! highe/ law4--,be> ye "o ano!r's burd5s1 & s fulfil ! law ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #b74 ,z mu* z to say1 ,if ye w be> burd5s1 be> "o ano!r's burd52 if ye w obs]ve law1 obs]ve ! highe/ law--! law ( love4 ,!re is no?+ m ,*ri/-l ?an to be> ! burd5 ( a bro!r's trespass4 ,*ri/ bore burd5s :i* to u w\ld h be5 intol]able & ov]:elm+4 ,! heavie/ burd5 becomes supportable :5 %>$ ) lov+ sympa?y4 ,k9dness t[>ds ! ne$y & helpless is "w done to ,*ri/4 ,!re is a poetic leg5d among ! ,anglian k+s t ,c\nt ,fulc ! ,good1 j\rney+ along ,loire-side t[>ds ,t\rs1 saw1 j z ! t[]s ( ,/4 ,m>t9's rose be=e him 9 ! di/ance1 a lep] full ( sores :o put by 8 (f] ( alms & desir$ to be borne to ! sacr$ city4 ,amid/ ! jibes ( 8 c\rti]s1 ! good c\nt lift$ him 9 8 arms & c>ri$ him along bank & bridge4 ,z !y ent]$ ! t[n ! lep] vani%$ f _! sight1 & m5 told h[ ,fulc _h borne an angel unaw>es6 ,mutual burd5-be>+ is ! practical pro( ( ! unity & solid>ity ( ! ,*ri/ian bro!rhood4 ,,iii4 ,t no man c af=d to be indep5d5t ( human sympa?y4--#a4 ,fanci$ sup]iority to sympa?y is self-deception4 ,if a man ?9k himself to be some?+ :5 he is no?+1 he deceive? himself 7v]4 #c74 ,o!rs w see h[ little 8 affect$ em95ce is wor?4 ,"s w hum\r 8 vanity1 _m w ridicule or pity x1 few w be deceiv$ by x4 ,real k is humble2 x kn[s its no?+ness4 ,socrates1 :5 ! oracle pron\nc$ him ! wise/ man 9 ,greece1 at la/ discov]$ t ! response 0 "r1 inasmu* z he alone 0 aw>e t he knew no?+1 :ile o!r m5 7 confid5t ( _! k4 ,x is 9 humility & dep5d5ce1 9 self-=gett+1 t true wisdom beg9s4 ,:o are we1 al?\gh ! mo/ ref9$ or highe/ 9 place1 t we %\ld despise pla91 uncultur$ memb]s ( ! ,*ur*1 ^? :o be> life's heavi] burd5s & among/ :om our ,savi\r sp5t ,8 days on e>?1 & treat !m z unfit = our company1 unwor?y ( fell[%ip ) u 9 ,*ri/8 7,f9dlay74 ,! mo/ exalt$ & gift$ is nev] lift$ above ! ne$ ( fell[-sympa?y4 #b4 ,a se>*+ exam9ation into our conduct w reveal h[ little cause !re is = boa/+ a fanci$ sup]iority4--,b let e man prove 8 own "w1 & !n %all he h rejoic+ 9 himself alone1 & n 9 ano!r 7v]4 #d74 ,z if ! apo/le said3 ,let ea* man try 8 own "w4 ,judge y\rselves in/ead ( judg+ "o ano!r4 ,m9d y\r own duty r ?an y\r neighb\rs' faults4 ,d n ?9k ( y\r wor? or tal5ts 9 comp>ison ) !irs b see to x t y\r "w is "r4 ,! "q = ea* ( u is n1 ,:at d o!rs fail to d8 b1 ,:at am ,i myself really do+8 ,:at w my life's "w am\nt to :5 measur$ by t :i* ,god expects f me8 ,! petty comp>isons :i* fe$ our vanity & our class-prejudices are ( no avail at ! b> ( ,god4 ,if we /udy our bro!r's "w1 x %\ld be ) a view ( enabl+ him to d x bett]1 or to le>n to improve our own by 8 example2 n 9 ord] to f9d excuses = ourselves 9 8 %ortcom+s4 ,if our "w abide ! te/1 we %all h glory+ 9 ourselves alone1 n 9 reg>d to our neighb\r4 ,n 8 flaws & failures1 b my own hone/ "w1 w be ! gr\nd ( my satisfaction 7,ibid474 ,,iv4 ,t individual responsibility is univ]sal4--,= e man %all be> 8 own burd5 load 7v]4 #e74 ,no man c rid himself ( 8 life-load2 he mu/ c>ry x up to ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/1 :]e he w get 8 f9al dis*>ge4 ,daniel ,web/] 0 pres5t "o day at a d9n]-p>ty giv5 at ,a/or ,h\se by "s ,new ,york fri5ds1 & 9 ord] to draw him out "o ( ! company put to him ! foll[+ "q1 ,w y please tell u1 ,mr4 ,web/]1 :at 0 ! mo/ important ?\ght t ev] occupi$ y\r m9d8 ,mr4 ,web/] m]ely rais$ 8 head1 & pass+ 8 h& sl[ly ov] 8 =ehead1 said1 ,is !re any "o "h :o doesn't "k me8 ,no1 sir1 0 ! reply2 we all "k y & are y\r fri5ds4 ,!n1 said he1 look+ ov] ! table1 ! mo/ important ?\ght t ev] occupi$ my m9d 0 t ( my individual responsibility to ,god2 & he spoke on ! subject = tw5ty m9utes4 ,! high] s5se we h ( our own responsibility ! m consid]ate we are 9 judg+ o!rs & ! m we sympa?ise ) !m 9 _! /ruggles & trials4 sop says a man c>ries two bags ov] 8 %\ld]1 ! "o ) 8 own s9s hang+ beh9d1 t ) 8 neighb\r's s9s 9 front4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,sympa?y is a ,*ri/-l grace4 #b4 ,sympa?y = ! err+ does n tol]ate wrong4 #c4 ,practical help is ! te/ ( g5u9e sympa?y4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #a4 ,! ,s9s ( ,o!rs4 ,i4 ,! follies & misconduct ( o!rs are ! *oice subjects ( conv]sation 9 e /age ( society2 & if we take sl&] out ( ^! conv]sations1 we rob !m ( _! ke5e/ fasc9ation4 ,i h felt x1 t fe>ful joy :i* ! discov]y ( o!rs' faults produces2 & !n ,i f\nd no?+ at all extravagant 9 ! /ronge/ expressions by :i* ! ,scriptures depict ! dep? ( our fall & ! depravity ( our he>t4 ,,ii4 ,"o ( y\r bre?r5 has laps$3 b y :o condemn him1 h y nev] err$8 ,d y "k 8 hi/ory8 ,did he "k :at y "k y\rself8 ,! fall ( a bro!r %\ld call =? a pa9ful self-exam9ation & a s9c]e humiliation be=e ,god4 ,,iii4 ,real & pr(\nd compassion %\ld be felt = ! bro!r :om s9 has ov]tak54 ,b sympa?y alone w n suffice4 ,!re is a sympa?y :i* is m]e weakness4 ,our mission lays ^u u ! duty ( re/oration4 ,?is is a delicate & sublime "w1 = x is ! "w ( ,god1 b ! "w ( ,god de/9$ to be accompli%$ by man4 ,d ! "w ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ! _s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,y mu/ h = y\r fall5 bre?r5 a love )\t weakness & a hol9ess )\t pride4 ,we _c raise !m en masse1 & by ,i "k n :at a collective action :i* w\ld exempt u f individual love & sacrifice4 ,all w be ( no avail unless ea* ( u1 9 ! po/ :]e ,god has plac$ him1 acts ^u ^? ar\nd him1 & br+s !m all individually "u t influ5ce ( love :i* no?+ c ei!r equal or replace4 ,h y nev] ask$ y\rself ) t]ror if y h n lo/ "s s\l8 ,d y "k if1 among all ^? un=tunate be+s :om ,god w ca/ f ,8 pres5ce at ! la/ day1 m ?an "o w n sorr[fully turn t[>ds y & say1 ,x is ?\1 x is ?\ t has lo/ me8--,eug5e ,b]si]4 ,v]s4 #a1 #b4 ,*ri/ian ,re=mation4 ,i4 ,a ?ief is ! man :o uses1 9 ord] to keep up appe>ances1 t :i* does n ju/ly belong to him1 :e!r t appe>ance be kept up by actually robb+ 8 neighb\r's pocket1 or by delay+ ! paym5t ( 8 j debts1 or by /9t+ ,god & man ( _! dues 9 any way4 ,su* a "o has1 = keep+ up appe>ances1 e advantage up to a c]ta9 po9t1 & t po9t is ! mom5t ( detection4 ,aft] t1 all is *ang$4 ,! detect$ ?ief is ! mo/ mis]able ( m54 ,two ways only are op5 to him by :i* he c endure life or c>ry on hope4 ,"o if ^! is to decl>e w> aga9/ society1 & become an op5 in/ead ( a secret (f5d]2 ! o!r is to beg9 anew1 & /rive to build up a fre% reputation "u m fav\rable auspices1 x may be by %rewd] & deep] deceit1 or x may be 9 ! way ( g5u9e rep5tance & am5dm5t4 ,x is h>d to say :e!r ( ^! two is ! m difficult or hopeless4 ,,ii4 ,7 we all true m51 safe 9 our own consci5ces1 fe>less ( detection 9 any po9t ourselves1 we %\ld be ev] ready to help up an err+ bro!r or si/]2 b x is j because we are afraid ( our own weak & uns\nd po9ts t we are s reluctant ev] to let a t>ni%$ "* aga9 bright5 itself4 ,x is h>dly possible to ov]-e/imate ! va/ conspiracy :i* is arrang$ aga9/ ! del9qu5t's ef=t to be re9/at$ 9 ! fav\r ( 8 fell[-m54 ,,iii4 ,x w\ld be by no means un9/ructive to inquire h[ f> ^! feel+s h influ5c$ u 9 our views & practice ) reg>d to ! puni%m5t ( crime4 ,! la/ ?+ we believe 9 is re=mation4 ,y may view ?is z a judicial consequ5ce ( guilt4 ,t]rible z may be ! fe>s ( a consci5ce dread+ detection1 f> m difficulty1 f> m angui%1 f> bitt]] self-reproa*1 is 9 /ore = ! p5it5t /ruggl+ to rega9 peace & ! fair "n :i* he has lo/4 ,he c>ries ! pa/ ev]more1 z x 71 br&$ on 8 br[1 = m5 to see & avoid4 ,,iv4 ,:ile we rejoice & are grateful to ,god = ,8 m]cy to u1 we %\ld at ! same "t tremble at our own unwor?9ess1 & ev] be> 9 m9d our p]sonal liability to fall into s94 ,9 su* a _s %\ld we set ab\t ! bless$ "w ( re/oration1 ev] look+ on ! fall5 z our bre?r51 go+ to meet !m across ! gulf :i* human ,ph>isaism has plac$ betwe5 !m & u1 ! undetect$2 z common *ildr5 ( t ,god ^: grace is able to raise !m up aga91 be>+ _! burd5s in/ead ( disclaim+ !m & lett+ !m s9k "u _! weight1 & s fulfill+ ! law ( ,*ri/4--,dean ,al=d4 ,! ,re/oration ( ! ,err+4 ,i4 ,! ,*ri/ian view ( o!r m5's s9s4--#a4 ,! apo/le looks ^u s9 z if x might be sometimes ! result ( a surprise4 #b4 ,z t :i* has left a burd5 on ! err+ _s4 7#a7 ,"o burd5 laid on fault is t *a9 ( entanglem5t :i* seems to drag d[n to fre% s9s4 7#b7 ,! burd5 ( ! he>t weigh+ on itself4 7#c7 ,! burd5 ( a secret1 lead+ a man to tell ! tale ( 8 crimes z "u ! p]sonality ( ano!r1 z 9 ! old fable ( him :o brea!d 8 weighty secret to ! re$s2 to get relief 9 pr(use & g5]al ackn[l$gm5t ( guilt2 evid5c$ 9 ! commonness ( ! long+ = confession4 7#d7 ,! burd5 ( an intuitive consci\sness ( ! hidd5 s9s ( o!rs' he>ts4 ,,ii4 ,! ,*ri/ian p[] ( re/oration4--#a4 ,re/oration is possible4 #b4 ,by sympa?y4 #c4 ,by =giv5ess4 #d4 ,9 ! _s ( meekness4 #e4 ,! motive urg+ to attempt re/oration4--,consid]+ ?yself1 etc4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,bro!rly ,repro(4--#a4 ,a man mu/ s reprove 8 bro!r z t x may be mo/ = ! advancem5t ( ,god's glory1 be/ = w9n+ him to ,god1 & lea/ to ! defam+ ( him abroad4 ,he mu/ pray t ,god w\ld guide 8 tongue & move ! o!r's he>t4 ,we may n traduce him to o!rs1 ei!r be=e or aft] our repro(4 #b4 ,e repro( mu/ be gr\nd$ on a c]ta9ty ( k ( ! fault committ$4 #c4 ,x is v requisite ! reprov] be n ta9t$ ) ! l fault he reproves 9 ano!r4 #d4 ,! v9eg> ( %>p repreh5sion mu/ be allay$ & temp]$ ) ! oil ( g5tle exhortation4 ,! ^w re/ore signifies to set a bone t is brok54 ,we are to deal ) a man :o has fall5 & by 8 fall disjo9$ "s memb] ( ! new man z ! surgeon does ) an arm or leg t is brok5 or out ( jo9t--h&le x t5d]ly & g5tly1 s z to cause lea/ pa94 #e4 ,e repro( mu/ be fitt$ to ! quality & condition ( him we reprove & to ! nature ( ! (f5ce4 #f4 ,mu/ be adm9i/]$ 9 fit "t :5 we may d ! mo/ good4 #g4 ,secret s9s kn[n to !e or to a few mu/ be reprov$ secretly4 #h4 ,we mu/ be c>eful to obs]ve ! ord] set d[n by our ,savi\r 7,matt4 xviii4 #ae74--,p]k9s4 ,v]s4 #b1 #e4 ,our ,tw(old ,burd5s4--#a4 ,! burd5 :i* e man mu/ be> = himself is ! burd5 ( 8 own s9s1 & f ?is burd5 no man c relieve him4 #b4 ,if a man be ov]tak5 9 a fault1 we are to be> 8 burd5 by try+ to re/ore him4 #c4 ,we are to d ?is 9 ! _s ( meekness1 b5d+ pati5tly "u ! burd5 :i* 8 fault may ca/ on u4 ,?is _s t[>ds ^? :o commit faults is :olly at v>iance ) ! natural man's way ( act+1 speak+1 & ?9k+4 ,we are to love our fri5ds 9 spite ( _! faults1 to treat !m k9dly1 *e]fully1 graci\sly1 9 spite ( ! pa9 !y may give u4 #d4 ,our ,savi\r has giv5 u an example ( :at we %\ld wi% & /rive to be & d4 ,! law ( ,*ri/ is ! law ( love4--,j4 ,c4 ,h>e4 ,v]4 #b4 ,be> ,"o ,ano!r's ,burd5s4--,! law ( ,*ri/ 0 lov+k9dness4 ,8 bus9ess 0 b5evol5ce4 ,if we w\ld resemble ,him1-- #a4 ,we mu/ raise up ! fall54--,?is 0 h>dly ev] attempt$ till ,*ri/ set ! patt]n4 ,p w5t wrong1 & ! _w let !m g2 !y broke ! laws1 & ! magi/rate puni%$2 !y became a sc&al1 & society ca/ !m out--out ( ! synagogue1 out ( ! city1 out ( ! _w4 ,b ) a moral tone inf9itely high] ,*ri/ taught a m excell5t way4 #b4 ,we mu/ be> ! infirmities ( ! weak4--,v tiresome is a cont9ual t\*9ess 9 a neighb\r1 or ! p]petual recurr5ce ( ! same faults 9 a pupil or *ild4 ,b if by self-re/ra9t & "r treatm5t ,god %\ld enable y to cure ^? faults1 f h[ mu* %ame & sorr[ d y rescue !m1 f h[ mu* suff]+ y\rself4 #c4 ,we mu/ be> "o ano!r's trials4--,) "o is ! burd5 ( pov]ty2 ) ano!r x is pa9 or fail+ /r5g?1 ! ext9ction ( a great hope1 or ! loss ( "s preci\s faculty4 ,a little ?+ w sometimes ease ! pressure4 ,9 a c\ntry road y h se5 ! we>y bea/ ) foam+ flank /ra9+ onw>d ) ! ov]lad5 c>t & ready to give 91 :5 ! k9dly waggon] call$ a halt1 & propp+ up ! %aft ) a slim rod or /ake f ! h$g][1 he patt$ & prais$ ! will+ creature1 till aft] a little re/ !y 7 ready to resume ! r\gh track toge!r4 ,_m a "t a small prop is q suffici5t4 #d4 ,by ?us be>+ o!rs' burd5s y w light5 y\r own4--,rog]s ! poet has pres]v$ a /ory told him by a ,pi$montese nobleman4 ,i 0 we>y ( life1 & aft] a melan*oly day 0 hurry+ along ! /reet to ! riv]1 :5 ,i felt a sudd5 *eck4 ,i turn$ & beheld a little boy :o _h caught ! skirt ( my cloak 9 8 anxiety to solicit my notice4 ,8 look & mann] 7 irresi/ible4 ,n less s 0 ! lesson ,i le>nt4 ',!re are six ( u1 & we are dy+ = want ( food4' ',:y %\ld ,i n1' said ,i to myself1 'relieve ?is wret*$ family8 ,i h ! means1 & x w n delay me _m m9utes4' ,! sc5e ( mis]y he conduct$ me to ,i _c describe4 ,i ?rew !m my purse1 & _! bur/ ( gratitude ov]came me4 ,x fill$ my eyes2 x w5t z a cordial to my he>t4 ',i w call aga9 to-morr[1' ,i cri$4 ,fool t ,i 0 to ?9k ( leav+ a _w :]e su* pleasure 0 to be _h1 & s *eaply4 ,!re is _m a load :i* only gr[s less by giv+ a lift to ano!r4 ,a dim ,gospel makes a cold ,*ri/ian2 a di/ant ,savi\r makes a halt+1 hesitat+ disciple4--,dr4 ,james ,hamilton4 ,v]4 #b4 ,*ri/ian ,g5]osity4 ,i4 ,! duty enjo9$4--#a4 ,x may apply to a weight ( lab\r or bodily toil4 #b4 ,to a weight ( p]sonal affliction4 #c4 ,to a weight ( provid5tial losses & emb>rassm5ts4 #d4 ,to a weight ( guilt4 #e4 ,( temptation4 #f4 ,( infirmities4 ,,ii4 ,! en=c+ motive4--#a4 ,! apo/le's requirem5t is wor?y ( ! "* ( ,*ri/1 z x is a law ( equity4 #b4 ,x is cong5ial ) ! ,_s ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,x is agreeable to ! example ( ,*ri/4 #d4 ,x is d$ucible f ! precepts ( ,*ri/4 #e4 ,x has ! approbation ( ,*ri/4--,sket*es4 ,be>+ ,"o ,ano!r's ,burd5s4--,! metaphor is tak5 f travell]s :o us$ to ease "o ano!r by c>ry+ "o ano!r's burd5s1 :olly or 9 "p1 s t !y may m *e]fully & spe$ily g on 9 _! j\rney4 ,z 9 ar*itecture all /ones are n fit to be laid 9 e place ( ! build+1 b "s bel[ & o!rs above ! wall1 s t ! :ole build+ may be firm & compact 9 itself2 s1 9 ! ,*ur* ^? :o are /rong mu/ support ! weak4 ,! ,italians h a prov]b--,h>d ) h>d nev] makes a good wall1 by :i* is signifi$ t /ones cobbl$ up "o ^u ano!r )\t mort> to comb9e !m make b a tott]+ wall t may be easily %ak52 b if !re be mort> betwixt !m yield+ to ! h>dness ( ! /ones1 x makes ! :ole l a solid cont9u$ body1 /rong & /able1 able to endure ! %ock ( ! ram or ! %ot ( ! cannon4 ,s t society1 :]e all are z /iff z /ones :i* w n yield a hair "o to ano!r1 _c be firm & durable4 ,b :]e m5 are ( a yield+ nature society is compact1 because "o be>s ! infirmities ( ano!r4 ,!re=e ! /rong are to support ! weak1 & ! weak ! /rong2 z 9 ! ar* ( a build+ "o /one be>s mutually1 ?\gh n equally1 ! burd5 ( ! re/2 or z h>ts swimm+ ov] a great wat] d ease "o ano!r 9 lay+ _! heads "o ^u ! back ( ano!r--! =emo/1 hav+ none to support him1 *ang+ 8 place & re/+ 8 head ^u ! h9d]mo/4 ,?us 9 ,god's provid5ce4 ,lu!r & ,melanc?on 7 happily jo9$ toge!r4 ,melanc?on temp]$ ! heat & zeal ( ,lu!r ) 8 mildness1 be+ z oil to 8 v9eg>2 & ,lu!r1 on ! o!r side1 did w>m 8 coldness1 be+ z fire to 8 froz5ness4--,ralph ,cudwor?4 ,association 7,a ,b5efit ,club ,s]mon74--#a4 ,?is plan ( be>+ "o ano!r's burd5s is n only good 9 b5efit clubs--x is good 9 families1 9 p>i%es1 9 nations1 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,god4 ,:at is !re be>+ on ?is matt] ( prud5ce t makes "o ( ! greate/ diff]5ces betwe5 a man & a brute bea/8 ,_m bea/s h =e?\ght3 ! sleep-m\se ho>ds up acorns aga9/ ! w9t]1 ! fox w hide ! game he _c eat4 ,! diff]5ce betwe5 man & bea/ is1 t ! bea/ has =e?\ght only = himself1 b ! man has =e?\ght = o!rs also4 #b4 ,j ! same ) nations4 ,if ! k+ & nobles give _! :ole m9ds to mak+ good laws1 & see+ ju/ice done to all1 & workm5 fairly paid1 & if ! poor 9 _! turn are loyal & ready to fight & "w = _! k+ & _! nobles1 !n w n t c\ntry be a happy & a great c\ntry8 #c4 ,j ! same way ) ,*ri/'s ,*ur*1 ! company ( true ,*ri/ian m54 ,if ! p love & help ea* o!r1 & obey _! m9i/]s & pray = !m1 & if ! m9i/]s lab\r e>ne/ly aft] ! s\ls & bodies ( _! p1 & ,*ri/ 9 heav5 helps bo? m9i/] & p ) ,8 ,_s & ,8 provid5ce & protection1 if all 9 ! :ole ,*ur* be> ea* o!r's burd5s1 !n ,*ri/'s ,*ur* w /&1 & ! gates ( hell w n prevail aga9/ x4--,*>les ,k+sley4 ,burd5-be>+4 ,i4 ,diff]5t k9ds ( burd5s4--#a4 ,^? t are necess>y4 #b4 ,^? t are sup]flu\s4 #c4 ,^? t are imag9>y4 ,,ii4 ,:at %all we d ) !m8--#a4 ,r$uce _! numb] to ! limits ( necessity4 #b4 ,"s ( ^! we are expect$ to c>ry ourselves4 #c4 ,"s we may expect our fri5ds to help u to c>ry4 #d4 ,we may take !m all to ! ,"l t ,he may ei!r remove !m or su/a9 u "u !m4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,) grace burd5s are remov$ or light5$4 #b4 ,9 :at way c we be/ help o!rs ) _! burd5s8 ,?\ light5e/ ?y load by light5+ 84 #c4 ,let our burd5s be r$uc$ to light runn+ ord]4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,practical ,*ri/ian ,sympa?y4 ,i4 ,consid] ! burd5s y c be> = o!rs4--,all h to be> burd5s4 ,"s man c only be> = himself4 ,o!rs he c be help$ to be>1 su* z ! burd5 ( c>nal t5d5cy1 p]secution1 anxiety ov] lov$ ones1 affliction t is n puni%m5t4 ,,ii4 ,consid] h[ we may be> ! burd5s ( o!rs4--#a4 ,we c be> !m on our he>ts 9 pray]4 #b4 ,we c light5 ! burd5 by fri5dly help4 #c4 ,we c by ! /r5g? ( our sympa?ies come "u ! burd5s ( o!rs4 ,,iii4 ,be>+ ! burd5s ( o!rs is ! *ief way by :i* we c fulfil ! law ( ,*ri/4--,no?+ w give u su* a resemblance to ,him4 ,he lives solely = o!rs4 ,he came volunt>ily "u ! burd5 ( man's mis]ies1 sacrific+ ,himself = ! race4 ,,iv4 ,consid] ! importance ( obey+ ?is injunction4--#a4 ,= our own sakes4 #b4 ,= ! good ( o!rs4 #c4 ,= ! prosp]ity ( ! ,*ur*4--,! ,lay ,prea*]4 ,v]4 #e4 ,burd5-be>+4 ,i4 ,!re is ! burd5 ( p]sonal responsibility4--,?is comes out 9 ! =mation ( "*4 ,,ii4 ,!re is ! burd5 ( toil4--,among ! /eep precipit\s m\nta9s ( ,?ibet ! travell] meets long processions ( hungry1 ill-clad ,*9am51 c>ry+ enorm\s loads ( tea4 ,!re !y g1 climb1 climb+ day aft] day up ! r\gh sides ( ! m\nta9s1 ea* ) 8 great burd5 on 8 back1 eyes fix$ on ! gr\nd1 all sil5t1 /epp+ sl[ly1 & lean+ on great iron-po9t$ /icks1 till ! lead] ( ! gang gives ! signal = a halt1 &1 aft] /&+ = a few m9utes1 ! heavy load aga9 falls on ! back & head1 ! body is aga9 b5t t[>ds ! gr\nd1 & ! c>avan is once m 9 motion4 ,y d n wond] t1 ) a task s monoton\s1 ^! poor drudges %\ld acquire a dre>y1 /upid look1 little bett] ?an bea/s ( burd52 & y feel sorry = ^? 9 ^: lives !re is a l>ge am\nt ( ! l irksome & exhau/+ r\t9e4 ,yet !re are _m :o1 9 ord] to e>n _! daily bread1 mu/ g ?r\gh a simil> task4 ,,iii4 ,!re is ! burd5 ( sorr[4--,sorr[ dwells b5ea? a k+'s robes z mu* z b5ea? a peasant's cloak2 ! /> ( ! noble1 ! w>rior's corslet1 ! c\rti]'s silk5 ve/ure1 _c %ut x out4 ,t rural home is su* a picture ( peace we _c believe t c>e or te>s are !re4 ,t noble ca/le amid/ anci5t trees is surely lift$ up 9 its calm gr&eur above sighs & sadness4 ,alas6 x is n s4 ,man is ! t5ant ( bo?1 & :]ev] man dwells sorr[ is sure to be ) him4 ,,iv4 ,!re is "o burd5 :i* x is wrong to be>4--,x is a s9 & a %ame to y if y are /ill plodd+ along "u ! burd5 ( unp>don$ transgression4 ,! load ( guilt1 ! feel+ t our s9 is too great = ! blood ( ,*ri/ to expiate1 or ! grace ( ,god to p>don--?is burd5 x is wrong to be>4--,dr4 ,james ,hamilton4 ,be>+ our ,burd5s ,alone4 ,i4 ,! lonel9ess ( ea* "o ( u4--,"o ( ! t5d5cies ( ^! bu/l+ times x to make u =get t we are s+le be+s1 deta*$ s\ls4 ,ea* great /> flung out l an atom ( gold du/ into space may seem lo/ amid ! hundr$s ( millions ( mighti] worlds t surr\nd2 & yet no2 x rolls on1 grave 9 itself1 c>e]+ 9 its own orbit1 :ile its si/]-/>s sweep r\nd on e side4 ,we /& cut (f f "o ano!r4 ,we are to /ave up side by side our own de/9y1 we are to be alone ) our burd5s1 n lo/ 9 ! =e/ ( human lives4 ,,ii4 ,look at "s ( ! =ms ( ?is burd54--#a4 ,!re is ! burd5 ( be+ itself4 #b4 ,! burd5 ( duty4 #c4 ,! burd5 ( imp]fection & s94 #d4 ,! burd5 ( sorr[4 #e4 ,! burd5 ( dy+ alone4 #f4 ,if a man is lo/1 he is lo/ alone2 if sav$1 he is sav$ alone4--,! ,lay ,prea*]4 ,e ,man has 8 ,own ,burd54 ,i4 ,no man c pay a ransom = 8 bro!r1 or r$eem 8 s\l f dea?1 or satisfy ! ju/ice ( ,god = 8 s91 see+ t e man by ! t5or ( ! law is to be> 8 own burd51 & by ! ,gospel none c be our surety b ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,we see ! nature ( s9 t is a burd5 to ! s\l4--,x is heavi] ?an ! gravel ( ! e>? & ! s& ( ! sea4 ,,iii4 ,we are n to wond] t s9 be+ s heavy a burd5 %\ld be made s light a matt] by c>nal m51 = x is a spiritual burd54 ,,iv4 ,! m a man fe>s ! burd5 ( 8 s9s ! great] measure ( grace & spiritual life he has1 & ! less he feels x ! m he is to suspect himself4 ,v4 ,! greate/ "p ( ! _w are dead 9 _! s9s 9 t !y h no s5se ( feel+ ( ?is heavy burd54 ,,vi4 ,we are to take he$ ( e s91 = !re is no s9 s small b ha? its weight4--,_m small s9s w z easily condemn z a few great4 ,l z s&s1 ?\gh small 9 quantity1 yet be+ _m 9 numb]1 w z soon s9k ! %ip z if x 7 lad5 ) ! greate/ burd54 ,,vii4 ,feel+ ! weight & burd5 ( our s9s1 we are to lab\r to be disburd5$2 & ?is is done by rep5tance t[>ds ,god & fai? 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #f-aj4 ,moral ,s[+ & ,reap+4 ,i4 ,b5efic5ce by ! taught t[>ds ! tea*] is s[+ good se$4--,let him t is taught 9 ! ^w communicate unto him t tea*e? 9 all good ?+s 7v]4 #f74 ,! good ?+s ref]r$ to1 ?\gh n conf9$ to temporal good1 d c]ta9ly mean t4 ,:ile e man mu/ be> 8 own burd51 he mu/ also help to be> ! burd5 ( 8 bro!r4 ,especially mu/ ! taught g %>es ) 8 spiritual tea*] 9 all ?+s necess>y4 ,b b5efic5ce %[n t[>ds ! m9i/] 9 temporalities is ! lea/1 & ) _m ! easie/1 "p ( ! duty4 ,tea*] & taught %\ld mutually co-op]ate ) ea* o!r 9 ,*ri/ian "w1 & %>e ) ea* o!r 9 spiritual bless+s4 ,! true m9i/] ( ! ,gospel is m conc]n$ 9 elicit+ ! co-op]ation & sympa?y ( ! memb]s ( 8 ,*ur* ?an 9 secur+ _! temporal support4 ,if he fai?fully m9i/]s to !m 9 spiritual ?+s1 !y %\ld be eag] to m9i/] unto him ( _! worldly sub/ance1 & to aid him 9 promot+ ! "w ( ,god4 ,e good de$1 done 9 ! _s ( love & self-sacrifice1 is s[+ good se$4 ,,ii4 ,by ! op]ation ( un*ang+ ,div9e law ! reap+ w correspond to ! k9d ( se$ s[n & ! nature ( ! soil into :i* x is ca/4--,be n deceiv$2 ,god is n mock$2 = :atsoev] a man s[e?1 t %all he also reap4 ,= he t s[e? to 8 fle%1 etc4 7v]s4 #g1 #h74 ,m5 may wrong ea* o!r1 b !y _c *eat ,god4 ,to expect ,god to s[ ,8 b\nties ^u !m1 & n to let ,him reap _! gratitude & s]vice1 is mock]y4 ,b x is n ,god !y deceive2 !y deceive !mselves4 ,= at la/ e "o %all reap z he s[s4 ,! use made ( our se$-"t det]m9es exactly1 & ) a moral c]ta9ty great] ev5 ?an t :i* rules 9 ! natural field1 :at k9d ( fruitage our immortality w r5d]4 ,et]nity = u w be ! multipli$1 consummate outcome ( ! good or evil ( ! pres5t life4 ,hell is j s9 ripe--rott5 ripe4 ,heav5 is ! fruitage ( righte\sness4 ,he t s[e? to 8 own fle% reaps corruption--! moral decay & dissolution ( ! man's be+4 ,?is is ! natural retributive effect ( 8 c>nality4 ,! selfi% man gravitates d[nw>d into ! s5sual man2 ! s5sual man d[nw>d into ! bottomless pit4 ,he t s[e? to ! ,_s reaps life ev]la/+4 ,! sequ5ce is inevitable4 ,l bre$s its l4 ,life spr+s ( life1 & dea? et]nal is ! culm9ation ( ! s\l's pres5t dea? to ,god & goodness4 ,! future glory ( ! sa9ts is at once a div9e rew>d & a necess>y developm5t ( _! pres5t fai?fulness 7,f9dlay1 passim74 ,,iii4 ,s[+ ! se$ ( good de$s %\ld be prosecut$ ) unwe>i$ p]sev]ance4--#a4 ,because ! h>ve/ is sure to foll[4 ,let u n be we>y 9 well do+3 = 9 due season we %all reap1 if we fa9t n 7v]4 #i74 ,"h is enc\ragem5t = ! we>i$1 baffl$ work]4 ,we h all our mom5ts ( despond5cy & disappo9tm5t & are apt to imag9e our lab\rs are futile & all our pa9/ak+ useless4 ,n s4 ,we are conf\nd+ ! h>ve/ ) ! se$-"t4 ,9 due season--9 ,god's "t1 :i* is ! be/ "t--we %all reap1 if we fa9t n4 ,our heav5ly h>ve/ lies 9 e e>ne/ & fai?ful de$1 z ! oak ) its c5turies ( gr[? & all its summ] glory sleeps 9 ! acorn-cup1 z ! gold5 h>ve/ slumb]s 9 ! se$s "u _! cov]+ ( w9try sn[4 #b4 ,because ! opportunity ( do+ good is ev] pres5t4--,z we h opportunity let u d good unto all m51 especially unto !m :o are ( ! h\sehold ( fai? 7v]4 #aj74 ,! :ole ( life is our opportunity1 & e day br+s its special "w4 ,opportunity is nev] to seek2 x is ev] pres5t4 ,!re is n a mom5t )\t a duty4 ,:ile we are look+ = a m conv5i5t opportunity1 we lose ! "o t is ne>e/ to u4 ,z memb]s ( ! h\sehold ( fai? !re is ev] "w en\gh to d--"w t fits u to d good on a wid] scale--unto all m54 ,true zeal = ! ,*ur* broad5s r ?an n>r[s our *>ities4 ,h\sehold affection is ! nurs]y1 n ! rival1 ( love to our fa!rl& & to humanity4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,our pres5t life is ! se$-"t ( an et]nal h>ve/4 #b4 ,! quality ( ! future h>ve/ dep5ds entirely on ! pres5t s[+4 #c4 ,god ,himself is ! ,"l ( ! moral h>ve/4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #f4 ,pa/ors & ,p4 ,i4 ,x is ! duty ( ! p to give _! pa/ors n only c\nt5ance b ma9t5ance4 ,,ii4 ,x is ! law ( nations1 & a conclusion gr\nd$ on common equity1 t ^? :o sp5d !mselves1 z a c&le1 to give light to o!rs & = ! common good ( all1 %\ld be ma9ta9$ ( ! common /ock by all4 ,,iii4 ,e call+ is able to ma9ta9 !m t live !re91 !re=e we may n ?9k t ! m9i/ry1 ! highe/ call+1 %\ld be s base or b>r5 z t x _c ma9ta9 !m t att5d !reupon4 ,,iv4 ,m9i/]s are ! ,"l's soldi]s1 capta9s1 & /&>d-be>]s1 & !re=e are n to g a w>f>e at _! own co/4 ,v4 ,m9i/]s are to give !mselves :olly to ! build+ ( ! ,*ur* & to ! fight+ ( ! ,"l's battles4 ,!re=e !y are to h _! pay t !y may att5d ^u _! call+ )\t di/raction4 ,,vi4 ,x is ! ord9ance ( ,god t !y :i* prea* ! ,gospel %\ld live ( ! ,gospel4--,m9i/]s %\ld be lib]ally provid$ =1 yet ) mod]ation1 t !y draw n all m5's weal? into _! purses4 ,he t w\ld live ( ! ,gospel mu/ tea* ! ,gospel4 ,a b5efit requires a duty1 & dilig5ce is t duty4--,p]k9s4 ,m9i/]ial ,ma9t5ance4--#a4 ,see+ ,*ri/'s m9i/]s are to be/[ !mselves :olly 9 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry & n to be entangl$ ) ! affairs ( ?is life1 !re=e ! p ( ,god1 among :om !y sp5d _! /r5g?1 are b\nd by common equity to give !m worldly ma9t5ance1 t !y may be nei!r div]t$ f nor disc\rag$ 9 _! "w ( wat*+ ov] s\ls4 #b4 ,?is ma9t5ance1 ?\gh x %\ld be mod]ate & su* z may n ?r\gh abundance occasion pride1 luxury1 & prodigality1 yet %\ld be lib]al & cr$itable1 su* z may n only supply p9*+ necessities1 b also t !y may h :]e) to supply ! necessities ( ! indig5t1 to educate _! *ildr5 s z !y may su/a9 !mselves & be pr(itable memb]s bo? ( ,*ur* & commonweal?4 #c4 ,! ,*ur*'s ma9t5ance is only due unto su* m9i/]s z h abilities to prea* & are fai?ful & dilig5t lab\r]s 9 ! ,^w4 ,^? :o are unfit or unwill+ to prea* %\ld be remov$ f _! *>ge1 & n suff]$ to eat up ! ,*ur*'s ma9t5ance1 fe$+ !mselves & />v+ ! s\ls ( p committ$ to _! *>ge4--,f]gusson4 ,v]s4 #g-i4 ,deceiv$ ,s[]s to ! ,fle%4 ,i4 ,! solemnity ( ! apo/le's w>n+4--,he seems to intimate t su* is ! audaci\s wick$ness ( ! human he>t1 t x has )9 x s _m lat5t mazes ( iniquity1 t !y might be self-deceiv$ ei!r z to _! appreh5sions ( t :i* 0 "r be=e ,god1 or z to _! own actual condition 9 ,8 sight2 & he tells !m ,god is n mock$ by ?is pret5d$ s]vice1 t to ,him all he>ts are op51 & t 9 imp>tial & discrim9at+ arbitration ,he w r5d] to e man accord+ to 8 de$s4 ,x is sad to be deceiv$ 9 a fri5d1 9 our e/imate ( heal?1 9 our computation ( prop]ty2 b a mi/ake ab\t ! /ate ( ! s\l--a veil fold$ ab\t ! he>t s t x _c see its own helplessness & p]il--?is is a /ate ( :i* ?\ght %udd]s to conceive1 & to describe ^: port5t\sness language has no words t are suffici5tly appall+4 ,!re c be no p]il m imm95t ?an y\rs4 ,! headlong rid] ?r\gh ! d>kness be=e :om ! dizzy precipice yawns2 ! he$less travell] = :om 9 ! bosky woodl& ! b&its lie 9 ambu%1 or ^u :om f ! jungle's d5sity ! tig] waits to spr+2 ! man :o1 gaz+ fa9tly upw>d1 meets ! cruel eye & lift$ h& & fla%+ /eel ( 8 remorseless enemy2 !y ( ^: condition y c only poorly image1 :o 9 f> dungeons & b5ea? ! torture ( a tyrant's cruelty groan = a sight ( fri5d or glimpse ( day2 all ar\nd :om p]ils ?ick5 hopelessly1 & to :om1 ) feet lad5 ) ! tid+s ( evil1 ! mess5g]s ( disa/] come1--h[ !y move y\r sympa?y1 h[ y %udd] z y dwell ^u _! dang]1 h[ y w\ld fa9 /ir y\rselves into brave ef=ts = _! rescue or _! w>n+6 ,bre?r51 y\r own dang] is m ne>ly encompass+ & is m inf9itely t]rible4 ,,ii4 ,! import ( ! apo/le's /atem5t4--,we h l>gely ! mak+ or ! m>r+ ( our own future--t 9 ! ?\ghts we h>b\r1 9 ! words we speak & 9 ! sil5t de$s1 :i*1 bead$ on ,"t's /r+1 are told by "s record+ angel z ! /ory ( our lives f ye> to ye>1 we %ape our "* & !re=e our de/9y = ev]4 ,!re are ?ree special s[]s to ! fle%--! pr\d1 ! covet\s1 ! ungodly4 ,!y are all spiritual s9s--s9s ( :i* human law takes no cognisance1 & to :i* codes ( e>?ly jurisprud5ce affix no sca?+ p5alty4 ,!re is ! great] ne$1 !re=e1 t ^! spiritual s9s %\ld be disclos$ 9 all _! enormity & %[n 9 _! exce$+ s9fulness & 9 _! disa/r\s wages1 9 ord] t m5 may be left )\t excuse if !y p]si/ wilfully to believe a lie4--,w4 ,m4 ,pun%on4 ,v]s4 #g1 #h4 ,! ,d\ble ,h>ve/4 ,i4 ,our pres5t life is a moral trial = ano!r to come4--,on till dea? is our se$-s[+2 aft] dea? is ! sure & univ]sal h>ve/4 ,on till dea? is our moral trial2 aft] dea? is ! life ( judicial retribution1 alike = ! j & ! unju/4 ,,ii4 ,human life has "o or ! o!r ( two great *>act]s1 & w issue 9 "o or ! o!r ( two great results4--#a4 ,!y s[ to ! fle% :o live "u ! influ5ce ( _! natural incl9ations & desires1 pleas+ only !mselves & despis+ or neglect+ ! holy w ( ,god4 ,!y live to ! ,_s ! :ole curr5t ( ^: be+ has be5 sup]naturally rev]s$ "u ! grace ( ! ,gospel4 #b4 ,! s[]s to ! ,_s live4 ,& ?is true & prop] life ( man1 9 its maturity & full p]fection1 is ! great & glori\s rew>d :i*1 by ,div9e appo9tm5t1 %all ev5tually cr[n ! lab\rs ( ! s[]s to ! ,_s4 ,! s[]s to ! fle% s[ se$ :i* br+s =? dea?4 ,ev5 n[ _! life is dea? 9 rudim5t1 & 9 ! end1 !y mu/ reap x 9 its full & ext]nal developm5t4 ,degrad$ exi/5ce1 mis]able exi/5ce1 ev]la/+ly degrad$ & mis]able exi/5ce4 ,,iii4 ,we are liable to delusions ) respect to ^! great v]ities4--,all hi/ory & exp]i5ce teem ) illu/rations ( ! spiritual spells & juggl]ies :i* m51 prompt$ by ! invisible pot5tate ( evil1 practise ^u !mselves1 t s !y may r$uce to _! convictions ! s9fulness ( s91 & may tone ! boom+ ( ! great bell ( ,scripture m5ace d[n to ! g5tle :isp] ( an amiable reprim&4--,j4 ,d4 ,g$54 ,on ! ,diff]5ce betwe5 s[+ to ! ,fle% & to ! ,_s4 ,i4 ,! man :o s[e? to 8 fle%4--,x is to sp5d our lives 9 do+ ^! works ( ! fle%--to lay out our "t1 our ?\ghts1 & our c>e 9 gratify+ ! va91 s5sual1 & selfi% incl9ations :i* ! evil /ate ( ! he>t naturally & cont9ually puts =?4 ,brok5 heal?1 loa?some diseases1 ru9$ =tunes1 disappo9t$ wi%es1 s\r$ temp]s1 infamy1 & %ame are among ^? ?+s :i* usually come f walk+ aft] ! fle%4 ,,ii4 ,! man :o s[e? to ! ,_s4--,x is to live "u ! guidance ( ,god's ,holy ,_s1 & 9 e "p ( our conduct to br+ =? ! fruits ( ! ,_s4 ,he enjoys ev5 at pres5t ! fruit ( 8 lab\r3 inw>d peace & joy1 & a hope full ( immortality4--,edw>d ,coop]4 ,! ,pr9ciple ( ! ,spiritual ,h>ve/4 ,i4 ,! pr9ciple is ?is1 ,god is n mock$3 = :atsoev] a man s[e?1 t %all he also reap4--,!re are two k9ds ( good possible to m5--"o enjoy$ by our animal be+1 ! o!r felt & appreciat$ by our spirits4 ,reap :at y h s[n4 ,if y s[ ! w9d1 d n compla9 if y\r h>ve/ is ! :irlw9d4 ,if y s[ to ! ,_s1 be cont5t ) a spiritual rew>d1 invisible1 )91 m life & high] life4 ,,ii4 ,! two bran*es ( ! application ( ?is pr9ciple4--#a4 ,s[+ to ! fle% includes ^? :o live 9 op5 riot4 #b4 ,^? :o live 9 respectable worldl9ess4 #c4 ,s[+ to ! ,_s1 ! h>ve/ is life et]nal4 #d4 ,! rew>d is n arbitr>y b natural4 ,! ?+ reap$ is ! v ?+ s[n1 multipli$ a hundr$fold4 ,y h s[n a se$ ( life1 y reap life ev]la/+4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,v]4 #g4 ,s[+ & ,reap+ 9 _! be>+ on ! ,=mation ( ,individual ,"*4--,!re are ?ree plots 9 :i* e man is p]petually engag$ 9 s[+ & reap+--9 ! plot ( 8 ?\ghts1 9 ! plot ( 8 words1 & 9 ! plot ( 8 de$s4 ,& !re is a /oreh\se into :i* ! h>ve/s f ^! ?ree plots are be+ secretly b unmi/akably g>n]$--! /oreh\se ( individual "*4 ,! moral condition ( ! man to-day is ! inevitable result ( 8 ?\ghts1 words1 & de$s2 8 selfhood is ri* or poor accord+ to 8 s[+ & reap+ 9 ^! respective fields4 ,i4 ,:atev] a man s[s 9 ?\ght t w he also reap 9 ! =mation1 tone1 & t5d5cy ( 8 intellectual & moral nature4--#a4 ,va9 ?\ghts4 ,if we indol5tly sport ) va9 & fooli% ?\ghts1 !y w inevitably produce a crop ( ! same k9d4 ,! m9d w be g>ni%$ ) flimsy & unpr(itable fancies1 inflat$ ) a too consci\s self-importance1 & ! outcome is he>d 9 ! l\d laugh t proclaims ! vacant m9d1 & se5 9 ! pomp\s swagg] ( ! intellectual fop 7,prov4 xiii4 #af2 ,ps4 xciv4 #aa74 #b4 ,pr\d ?\ghts4--,! man dom9at$ by pride is ! mo/ pitiable ( objects4 ,8 pride ( bir? w n be> inve/igation into ?ree g5]ations1 8 pride ( social /atus is snubb$ 9 a way t leaves a w\nd t nev] heals1 8 pride ( weal? smitt5 d[n by an unexpect$ turn ( ! ev]-revolv+ :eel ( =tune1 & 8 pride ( life )]$ by ! pass+ brea? ( ! great ,de/roy]4 ,b he reaps :at he s[$4 ,he s[$ ! dragon's tee? ( pr\d & boa/ful ?\ghts1 & ! mon/] grew up & dev\r$ him 7,prov4 xvi4 #ah74 #c4 ,?\ghts ( s9ful pleasure4--,if we all[ ! m9d to dream ( pleasures t are =bidd51 ! bloom ( innoc5ce is rubb$ (f nev] to be aga9 replac$1 ! consci5ce is outrag$ till its voice is muffl$ & b feebly he>d1 "o vile ?\ght indulg$ bre$s ano!r t is vil] /ill1 & ! moral atmosph]e ( ! s\l is poison$4 ,:at he s[s he reaps4 #d4 ,good ?\ghts4--,! m9d t aims at ! l(tie/ /yle ( ?\ght1 decl9+ to tol]ate ! pres5ce ( a debas+ s5tim5t1 t keeps 9 *eck ! wild & savage brood ( evil ?\ghts ev] seek+ to ov]run & defile ! m9d1 t cultivates a *a/e imag9ation & *]i%es ! exalt$ & unselfi% *>ity t ?9ke? no evil--reaps ! result 9 an accession ( intellectual vig\r1 9 ! creation ( a nobl] /&>d by :i* to judge ( m5 & ?+s1 9 ! unb\nd$ raptures ( a ref9$ & f]tile imag9ation1 & 9 ! increase ( p[] = do+ ! highe/ k9d ( "w = ,god & humanity4 ,,ii4 ,:atsoev] a man s[s 9 words t %all he also reap4--#a4 ,bitt] & rancor\s words4 ,if a man /udies h[ mu* ( spiteful v5om he c pack into a s+le s5t5ce1 h[ he c mo/ skilfully :et & %>p5 ! edge ( 8 words s z to make ! deepe/ w\nd & raise ! mo/ viol5t /orm ( irritation & ill-feel+1 unalt]able z ! c\rse ( nature ! h>ve/ is sure to come4 ,our unk9d words come home to roo/4 ,! man (f5sive ) 8 tongue is ! devil's bell[s ) :i* he bl[s up ! sp>ks ( cont5tion & /rife1 & %[]s ( ! fi]y emb]s are sure to fall back ^u himself to sca! & de/roy4 #b4 ,false words4--,if we delib]ately & malici\sly concoct a lie1 & utt] ! same ) :isp]$ humbl5ess & hypocritical commis]ation1 z sure z !re is ju/ice 9 ! heav5s1 ! lie w come back ) t]rific recomp5se ^u ! head ( ! orig9ator4 #c4 ,k9d & lov+ words4--,if we speak 9 ! k9de/ _s ( o!rs1 especially 9 _! abs5ce1 if we /& up = a fri5d unju/ly malign$ & def5d him ) dignity & fai?fulness1 if we /udy to avoid words :i* _c b grieve & irritate1 !n z we h s[n s %all we reap--reap ! tranquil satisfaction ( consci\s in(f5siv5ess1 &1 be/ ( all1 ! ,div9e approval4 ,heav5 9 sun%9e w requite ! k9d4 ,,iii4 ,:atsoev] a man s[s 9 de$s t %all he also reap4--#a4 ,cruel de$s4 ,if we take a savage delight 9 tortur+ bea/ or bird or insect1 if we plot h[ we c inflict ! mo/ exquisite pa9 on our fell[-man1 if we make sport ( ! angui% & di/ress ( o!rs :i* we make no ef=t to relieve1 we %all inevitably reap ! h>ve/--reap x 9 ! embrut+ & degradation ( our f9] s5sibilities1 reap x 9 ! tempe/ ( rebellion & retaliation :i* ^? we outrag$ w laun* ^u u4 #b4 ,selfi% de$s4--,if we live = our own selfi% gratification1 indiff]5t to ! rights & woes ( o!rs2 if we surr5d] ourselves to a covet\s _s1 liv+ poor t we may die ri*--z we s[ we reap4 ,! ?+ we liv$ to enjoy ceases to gratify1 & our noble/ s5tim5ts are buri$ amid ! rubbi% ( our own sordidness4 #c4 ,g5]\s & noble de$s4--,if we aim at ! elevation ( ourselves & o!rs1 if we seek to act on ! highe/ level ( righte\sness & tru?1 if we are dilig5t1 unwe>i$1 & p]si/5t 9 well-do+1 !n 9 due season we %all reap ! h>ve/--reap x 9 a height5$ & expansive nobility ( "*1 9 an int5sifi$ influ5ce & enl>g$ capacity = do+ good1 & 9 ! et]nal enri*m5t ( ! ,div9e plaudit1 ,well done4 ,be n ,deceiv$4--,?is phrase occurs sev]al times z preface to w>n+1 seem+ to indicate ?us t ! subject ( ! w>n+ is "o ab\t :i* we are specially liable to deception1 & ^u exam9ation we f9d t obs]vation ju/ifies ! presumption4 ,we are ?us gu>d$ aga9/ any deception z to ! foll[+ important practical tru?s3-- ,i4 ,! contam9at+ influ5ce ( evil associations 7#a ,cor4 xv4 #cc74 ,,ii4 ,! p]sonal responsibility ( ea* = 8 own s9 7,jas4 i4 #af74 ,,iii4 ,entrance into heav5 condition$ on "* 7#a ,cor4 vi4 #i74 ,,iv4 ,human de/9y1 once settl$1 irrev]sible 7,gal4 vi4 #g74--;,briti% & ,=eign ,evangelical ,review4 ,v]4 #h4 ,s[+ to ! ,_s4 ,i4 ,! natural man has no desire = immortality4--,he has n be5 seiz$ ) ! e>ne/ & real wi% = a future life2 b he is entirely b\nd by ?is _w 9 all 8 ?\ghts1 aims1 & wi%es3 he id5tifies life & exi/5ce altoge!r ) ?is _w1 & life out ( ?is _w is a m]e "n to him4 ,he is %ut up )9 ! walls ( ! fle% & )9 ! circle ( its own pres5t aims & projects4 ,,ii4 ,! spiritual man has a /rong desire = immortality1 & x is ! beg9n+ & f\ndation ( ! religi\s life he leads "h4 ,e field ( action becomes unimportant & insignificant comp>$ ) ! simply do+ good ?+s1 because 9 t simple ex]cise ( goodness lies ! prep>ation = et]nity4 ,,iii4 ,! natural & spiritual man are divid$ f ea* o!r by ^! di/9ctions--"o has ! desire = ev]la/+ life1 ! o!r has n4 ,! success ( ! "o p]i%es ) ! corruptible life to :i* x belongs2 ! success ( ! o!r endures = all ages 9 ! _w to come4--,j4 ,b4 ,mozley4 ,! ,law ( ,retribution4 ,i4 ,we see ! ju/ice ( ,god--,8 b\nty & sev]ity4--,8 b\nty 9 recomp5s+ m5 above _! des]ts2 ,8 sev]ity 9 puni%+ s9n]s accord+ to _! des]ts4 ,,ii4 ,?is doctr9e1 t we %all dr9k su* z we brew1 reap su* z we s[1 & t m5 h degrees ( felicity or mis]y answ]able to _! works1 w make u m c>eful to avoid s94 ,,iii4 ,x s]ves z a com=t aga9/ inequality2 :]eas ! wick$ fl\ri% & ! godly live 9 contempt1 ! "t %all come :5 e "o %all reap ev5 z he has s[n4 ,,iv4 ,x crosses ! conceit ( ^? :o promise to !mselves an impunity f s9 & immunity f all ! judgm5ts ( ,god1 not)/&+ !y g on 9 _! bad practices4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #i4 ,aga9/ ,we>9ess 9 ,well-do+4--#a4 ,!re is ! prevail+ temp] ( our nature1 ! love ( ease--horror ( h>d lab\r4 #b4 ,! reluctance & av]sion are great] :5 ! lab\r is enjo9$ by extrane\s au?ority--! imp]ative w ( a =eign p[]4 #c4 ,9 ! s]vice ( ,god !re is a good deal t does n seem = ourselves4 #d4 ,!re is a pr9ciple ( false humility--:at signifies ! little ,i c d8 #e4 ,! compla9t ( defici5t co-op]ation4 #f4 ,9 ! cause ( ,god ! object & effect ( well-do+ are mu* less palpable ?an 9 "s o!r prov9ces ( action4 #g4 ,yet ! duty expressly prescrib$ is an absolute ?+1 indep5d5tly ( :at m5 c =esee ( its results4 #h4 ,!re is ! consci\sness & pleasure ( pleas+ ,god4 #i4 ,:at relief has man ga9$ by yield+ to ! we>9ess8 #aj4 ,our grave acc\ntabl5ess is = mak+ a dilig5t1 pati5t1 p]sev]+ use ( ! means ,god has actually giv5 u4--,j4 ,fo/]4 ,apa?y "o ( our ,trials4--#a4 ,because1 z 9 ev]y?+ else1 s 9 our spiritual gr[?1 we are inevitably disappo9t$ 9 mu* ( our expectations4 #b4 ,! temptation to we>9ess is no sign at all t ! man s tempt$ is n a true s]vant ( ,god1 ?\gh ?is v (t5 is ! fir/ ?\ght t ent]s ! m9d4 ,x is no s9 to feel we>y2 ! s9 is to be we>y--t is1 to let ! feel+ h its way & rule our conduct4 #c4 ,we expect a k9d ( fulness ( satisfaction 9 ,god's s]vice :i* we d n get ne>ly s soon z we fancy t we %all4 #d4 ,y are q mi/ak5 to y\r belief t =m] pray]s & =m] resolutions h be5 9 va9 & h produc$ no fruit because no fruit is visible4 #e4 ,9 due season we %all f9d t x has be5 wor? :ile to p]sev]e 9 try+ to s]ve ,*ri/4--,dr4 ,temple4 ,well-do+4 ,i4 ,contra/$ ) fruitless pr(ession4--,x is possible to h a cle> notion ( ,*ri/ian tru? & to talk well1 & yet be idle & useless4 ,,ii4 ,contra/$ ) mi/ak5 /&>ds4--,x is easy to d z o!rs are do+2 b are !y do+ well8 ,practice mu/ be guid$ by holy precepts4 ,,iii4 ,contra/$ ) wrong motives4--,_m are c>eful to d :at is lit]ally ! "r ?+1 b !y d x ) base motives4 ,! correct motives are--love 7#b ,cor4 v4 #ad71 gratitude 7,ps4 cxvi4 #ab71 compassion 7#b ,cor4 v4 #aa71 desire to imitate ,*ri/4 ,all well-do+ is humble & self-r5\nc+4--,! ,lay ,prea*]4 ,reap if we fa9t n4--,! image is agricultural4 ,i4 ,po9ts ( resemblance4--#a4 ,! mat]ial h>ve/ is ( two k9ds--we$s & gold5 gra94 #b4 ,! spiritual h>ve/ is ( two k9ds--corruption & ev]la/+ life4 #c4 ,a comb9ation ( ag5cies4 7#a7 ,= ! mat]ial h>ve/ se$1 soil1 & elem5ts "w ) ! ef=ts ( ! f>m]4 7#b7 ,= ! spiritual h>ve/ ! se$ ( ! ,^w & ! p[] ( ,god mu/ co-op]ate ) man's ag5cy4 #d4 ,z to difficulties4 7#a7 ,! season may be too wet1 too dry1 or too hot1 or an army ( insects may attack ! gr[+ gra94 7#b7 ,! foes ( ! spiritual h>ve/ are ! _w1 ! fle%1 & ! devil4 ,,ii4 ,po9ts ( contra/4--#a4 ,! mat]ial h>ve/ is annual1 ! spiritual et]nal4 #b4 ,!re are seasons s unfav\rable t all ! ef=ts ( ! f>m] prove 9 va92 ! spiritual h>ve/ w nev] fail4 #c4 ,! dr\? ( "o ye> may be made good by next ye>'s abundance1 b et]nity _c comp5sate = :at 0 lo/ 9 "t4 ,,iii4 ,enc\ragem5ts4--#a4 ,our lab\r is n 9 va9 9 ! ,"l4 #b4 ,9 due season we %all reap1 if we fa9t n4 #c4 ,! h>ve/ w be glori\s & et]nal4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,on do+ ,good4 ,i4 ,x is our duty to d good4--,?is duty is en=c$ bo? by ! words & example ( ,*ri/4 ,*ri/ianity n only requires its adh]5ts to ab/a9 f evil1 b x dem&s _! active s]vice4 ,,ii4 ,9 do+ good man atta9s to true nobility ( "*4--,! *>act]s 9 hi/ory t ex]t ! greate/ fasc9ation ov] u are n ^? ( em95t /atesm5 or sci5ti/s1 b ^? :o h be5 di/+ui%$ = _! philan?ropy4 ,we see 9 !m a moral dignity t is unique4 ,:at rev]sals 9 human e/imates ( "* w take place :5 ! ,div9e /&>d ( greatness is appeal$ to6 ,,iii4 ,9 do+ good we f9d true happ9ess4--,god has s con/itut$ u t ! ex]cise ( our malevol5t passions is productive ( inw>d dissatisfaction1 :ile ! ex]cise ( b5evol5t affections is att5d$ ) ! greate/ joy4 ,!re is real luxury 9 do+ good4--,prea*]'s ,magaz9e4 ,! ,opportunity ( ,b5efic5ce4 ,i4 ,:at a preci\s ?+ is opportunity4--,p talk ab\t mak+ "t = ?is or t purpose4 ,! "t is really made = u1 only we are too idle or too c>eless to use x = ! prop] end4 ,opportunities ( usefulness are ( frequ5t occurr5ce2 !y are wont to come & g ) rapidity4 ,!y mu/ be seiz$ z y w\ld lay hold ( a pass+ fri5d 9 ! /reet4 ,,ii4 ,! :ole ( life is an opportunity4--,!re is su* a ?+ z a useful life1 a true life1 a noble life1 ?\gh all lives mu/ ne$s conta9 a multitude ( neglect$ opportunities4 ,z a s]ies ( opportunities its record is woefully imp]fect4 ,z "o opportunity x is n utt]ly unwor?y ( ! example ( ,*ri/4 ,let u h a ?read ( "r int5tion runn+ ?r\gh life4 ,let u h an active purpose ( b5evol5ce--a con/ant design ( love4 ,! cont9u\s opportunity ( life mu/ be utilis$1 if ! p>ticul> opportunities ( life are to be turn$ to ! be/ acc\nt4 ,,iii4 ,! field ( b5efic5ce is v wide4--,:]ev] m5 are f\nd x is possible = u to d !m good4 ,we t\* only a few p]sons1 b ea* ( ^! is 9 contact ) o!rs4 ,to d great ?+s ) great p[]s is easy en\gh2 b ?+s s done may be undone s4 ,! glory ( ,*ri/ianity has always be5 t x does great ?+s ) small p[]s1 or p[]s t m5 ?9k small2 & ! results ( its "w rema94 ,good "w done by _m h&s is bett] ?an ! ext5d$ philan?ropy ( an individual2 = :at is ?is b ! ef=t ( "o man to make am5ds = ! neglect ( a ?\s&8 ,,iv4 ,?\gh all m5 h a claim on our ,*ri/ian b5evol5ce "s are entitl$ to a special %>e4--,a man does n become a bett] citiz5 :5 he spurns 8 own family & neglects 8 duties at home4 ,on ! contr>y1 ! noble/ philan?ropi/ is ! mo/ affectionate ( fa!rs & husb&s1 & he :o loves mo/ widely 9 ! _w loves mo/ int5sely 9 8 own h\se4 ,s x w be ) u 9 our ,*ri/ian *>ity4 ,we %all beg9 ) ^? :o are call$ by ! common "n & wor%ip ! common ,"l1 & f ^! we %all g on1 ) our en]gy n exhau/$ b r refre%$1 to ! great mass ( mank9d4--,edw>d ,c4 ,lefroy4 ,do+ ,good4 ,i4 ,we mu/ d good ) t only :i* is our own4--,we may n cut a l>ge & lib]al %ive (f ano!r man's loaf2 we may n /eal f "o to give to ano!r1 or deal unju/ly ) "s t we may be m]ciful to o!rs4 ,,ii4 ,we mu/ d good ) *e]fulness & alacrity4--,:at m free ?an gift2 !re=e we may n play ! huck/]s 9 do+ good1 = t blemi%es ! excell5cy ( ! gift4 ,,iii4 ,we mu/ s d good z t we d n disable ourselves = ev] do+ good4--,s beg9 to d good z t we may cont9ue4 ,,iv4 ,we mu/ d all ! good we c )9 ! compass ( our call+ & h9d] all ! evil4 ,v4 ,we mu/ d good to all4--#a4 ,f ! gr\nds ( love & b5efic5ce4 #b4 ,god is good & b\ntiful to all4 #c4 ,d good to o!rs z we w\ld !y %\ld d to u4 #d4 ,our pr(ession & ! rew>d we look = require u to d ?is4 ,,vi4 ,!re is no possibility ( do+ good to o!rs aft] ?is life4--,p]k9s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aa-ac4 ,apo/olic ,exposure ( ,false ,tea*]s4 ,i4 ,! apo/le gives special emphasis to 8 w>n+ by conclud+ 8 epi/le 9 8 own h&writ+4--,ye see h[ l>ge a lett] ,i h writt5 unto y ) m9e own h& 7v]4 #aa74 ,! apo/le usually dictat$ 8 epi/le to an amanu5sis1 except ! conclud+ salutation1 :i* he wrote himself by way ( au!ntication4 ,at ?is po9t ( ! epi/le to ! ,galatians he appe>s to h tak5 ! p5 f ! h& ( ! amanu5sis1 & ) 8 own h& writt5 ! conclud+ s5t5ces 9 cle>1 bold *>act]s1 ?us giv+ ! utmo/ possible emphasis & solemnity to 8 words4 ,!y are a po/script1 or epilogue1 to ! epi/le1 rehe>s+ ) incisive brevity ! burd5 ( all t x 0 9 ! apo/le's he>t to say to ^! tr\bl$ & %ak5 ,galatians4 ,he wi%es to reimpress ^u 8 emotional read]s ! w>n+s he _h already express$ aga9/ ! false tea*]s1 to assure !m ( 8 int5se reg>d = _! welf>e1 & to lay additional /ress ^u ! p]il ( _! hesitat+ attitude4 ,! m app>5t & imm95t ! dang]1 ! l\d] & m e>ne/ is ! w>n+ express$4 ,,ii4 ,x is %[n t ! policy ( ! false tea*]s 0 to avoid ! suff]+ connect$ ) ! ignom9y ( ! cross ( ,*ri/4--,!y con/ra9 y to be circumcis$1 only le/ !y %\ld suff] p]secution = ! cross ( ,*ri/4 7v]4 #ab74 ,! false tea*]s 7 really c[>ds1 ?\gh ?is accusation !y w\ld be ! fir/ indignantly to res5t4 ,!y want$ to mix up ! old fai? ) ! new1 to entangle ! new ,*ri/ian conv]ts ) ,mosaic obs]vances4 ,if !y succe$$ 9 p]suad+ ! ,g5tile ,*ri/ians to be circumcis$1 !y w\ld propitiate ! ang] ( _! ,israelite k9dr$1 & dispose !m to reg>d ! new doctr9e m fav\rably4 ,!y w\ld1 ) he>tless recklessness1 rob ! believ] ( all 8 privileges 9 ,*ri/ 9 ord] to make a %ield = !mselves aga9/ ! enmity ( _! k9sm54 ,c[>ds at he>t1 !y 7 m afraid ( p]secution ?an eag] to "k & propagate ! tru?4 ,if a man w be a ,*ri/ian1 he _c avoid ! cross2 & to attempt to avoid x w n release f suff]+4 ,x is a crav5 fe> inde$ t refuses to esp\se ! tru? because x may br+ pa94 ,no s]vant ( ,*ri/1 says ,augu/9e1 is )\t affliction4 ,if y expect to be free f p]secution1 y h n yet s mu* z begun to be a ,*ri/ian4 ,,iii4 ,! ins9c]ity ( ! false tea*]s 0 app>5t 9 _! n keep+ ! law !mselves1 b 9 boa/+ ( ! numb] ( _! conv]ts to its ext]nal obs]vance4--,= nei!r !y !mselves :o are circumcis$ keep ! law2 b desire to h y circumcis$1 t !y may glory 9 y\r fle% 7v]4 #ac74 ,! ,judai/s 7 n only c[>dly1 b ins9c]e4 ,x 0 n ! glory ( ! law !y 7 conc]n$ ab\t1 b _! own success4 ,if !y _h tri$ to conv]t ! hea!n1 h[ev] imp]fect might be _! cre$1 !y w\ld h m]it$ "s respect2 b1 l "s religi\s tr\bl]s to-day1 !y select$ = _! prey ^? :o 7 already conv]t$4 ,!y practis$ _! wiles on ! inexp]i5ce ( "y believ]s1 z !y expect$ to ga!r f t class ! great] numb] ( proselytes ( :om to make _! boa/4 ,_! policy 0 di%on\rable bo? 9 _s & 9 aim4 ,!y 7 false to ,*ri/ 9 :om !y pr(ess$ to believe1 & to ! law :i* !y pret5d$ to keep4 ,!y 7 fac+ bo? ways1 /udy+ ! safe/ n ! true/ c\rse1 anxi\s 9 tru? to be fri5ds at once ) ! _w & ,*ri/4 ,_! conduct has f\nd _m imitators1 9 m5 :o make godl9ess a way ( ga91 ^: religi\s c\rse is dictat$ by consid]ations ( worldly self-int]e/4 ,bus9ess patronage1 pr(essional advancem5t1 a tempt+ family alliance1 ! entre into "s select & envi$ circle--su* are ! ?+s = :i* cre$s are b>t]$1 = :i* m5 put _! s\ls & ! s\ls ( _! *ildr5 kn[+ly 9 p]il4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! false tea*] may be ! occasion ( mu* mis*ief & spiritual loss4 #b4 ,he succumbs 9 ! pres5ce ( suff]+4 #c4 ,he is m anxi\s = public success ?an = ! spread ( ! tru?4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,! ,odium ( ! ,cross ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! hi/ory ( ! cross4--,x is a hi/ory ( s9 on our "p1 & ( suff]+ on ! "p ( ,*ri/4 ,:at a *ange has be5 produc$ 9 ! moral aspect ( ! univ]se by ! prea*+ ( ! cross6 ,,ii4 ,! odium connect$ ) ! cross4--,!re is odium & suff]+ connect$ ) ! cross /ill2 9 "s %ape we %all suff] p]secution = x4 ,if we w lead a holy life1 !n suff]+1 p]secution1 reproa*1 hatr$ & ill-w1 s>casm1 wit1 ridicule1 & obloquy w be ca/ ^u u4 ,x 0 said by "o1 :5 sev]al 7 expell$ f "o ( our univ]sities1 t if "s are expell$ = hav+ too mu* religion1 x is high "t to beg9 to inquire :e!r !re are n "s :o h too little4 ,if we speak ( ! reproa* ( ! cross1 :at %\ld t reproa* be8 ,n t y h too mu* religion1 b t y h too little1 & t _m ( y h none at all4 ,,iii4 ,z to ^? :o suff] p]secution = ! cross1 x is ! greate/ possible hon\r to be laugh$ at1 mock$1 & insult$ = ! sake ( ! ,savi\r4 ,if ! _s ( ! m>tyrs influ5c$ u1 !re w\ld be no %unn+ ( p]secution on acc\nt ( ! cross1 b suff]+ w\ld be welcom$ ) joy4--,! ,pulpit4 ,*ri/ianity & ,p]secution4 ,i4 ,we %\ld suspect ourselves t our he>ts are n s\nd1 nor our practice s9c]e1 :5 all m5 speak well ( u4 ,,ii4 ,we mu/ n be disc\rag$ ?\gh !re be nev] s _m t make opposition1 or s mighty t raise p]secution aga9/ u4 ,,iii4 ,t we ?9k x n /range :5 we f9d affliction or meet ) p]secution4 ,! ,gospel & p]secution g h& 9 h&1 or foll[ "o ano!r insep>ably4--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,empty ,boa/+-- ,i4 ,:5 pr(ess$ tea*]s d n practise ! virtues !y en=ce on o!rs4 ,,ii4 ,:5 zeal = ! obs]vance ( outw>d rites disguises ! lack ( p]sonal godl9ess4 ,,iii4 ,:5 success is s\ght simply to be able to boa/ ( success4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ad1 #ae4 ,glory+ 9 ! ,cross-- ,i4 ,because ( ! great tru?s x reveals4--,b ,god =bid t ,i %\ld glory1 save 9 ! cross ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ad74 ,! cross ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ is a compreh5sive phrase signify+ ! :ole r$eem+ "w ( ,*ri/--! salvation effect$ = ! race by ,8 crucifixion & dea? ^u ! cross4 ,! problem h[ ,god c =give s9 )\t any brea* 9 ,8 moral gov]nm5t1 or dimm+ ! lu/re ( ,8 p]fections1 is solv$ 9 ! cross4 ,god is great 9 ,s9ai4 ,! ?und]s prec$e ,him1 ! lightn+s att5d ,him1 ! e>? trembles1 ! m\nta9s fall 9 fragm5ts4 ,b !re is a great] ,god ?an ?is4 ,on ,calv>y1 nail$ to a cross1 w\nd$1 ?ir/+1 dy+1 ,he cries1 ,fa!r1 =give !m2 !y "k n :at !y d6 ,great is ! religion ( p[]1 b great] is ! religion ( love4 ,great is ! religion ( implacable ju/ice1 b great] is ! religion ( p>don+ m]cy4 ,! cross 0 ! ma/]-!me ( ! apo/le's prea*+ & ! *ief & exclusive subject ( 8 glory+4 ,,ii4 ,because ( its contra/ to effete c]emonialism4--,= 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus nei!r circumcision availe? any?+1 nor uncircumcision 7v]4 #ae74 ,to ! ,jew circumcision 0 ev]y?+4 ,by ! cross ,judaism1 z a means ( salvation1 is utt]ly aboli%$4 ,uncircumcision includes all ,g5tile hea!nism4 ,be=e ! cross all hea!n religions mu/ p]i%4 ,! ,g5tile cultus 0 nev] int5d$ to supplant ,jewi% cu/oms2 bo? are exclud$ z unavail+ 9 human salvation4 ,! devotees ( =m & c]emony are apt to develop into bigotry & pride2 ! foes ( ritualism are 9 dang] ( mak+ a religion ( _! opposition2 & bo? p>ties indulge 9 recrim9ations t are =eign to ! _s ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,?us1 ,i trample on ! pride ( ,plato1 said ! cynic1 z he trod on ! philosoph]'s sumptu\s c>pets2 & ,plato ju/ly retort$1 ,y d x ) great] pride4 ,c]emonialism is effete1 & is n wor? cont5d+ ab\t4 ,x is no?+2 ,*ri/ is ev]y?+1 & ! cross ! only subject wor?y ( ! ,*ri/ian's boa/4 ,,iii4 ,because ( ! moral *ange x effects4--,b a new creature--a new creation 7v]4 #ae74 ,9 ! place ( a dead c]emonialism ! ,gospel plants a new moral creation4 ,x creates a new type ( "*4 ,! fai? ( ! cross claims to h produc$ n a new /yle ( ritual1 n a new sy/em ( gov]nm5t1 b new m54 ,! ,*ri/ian is ! new creature :i* x begets4 ,! cross has orig9at$ a new civilisation1 & is a conspicu\s symbol 9 ! f9e/ works ( art4 ,rusk91 describ+ ! arti/ic glories ( ! ,*ur* ( ,/4 ,m>k 9 ,v5ice1 says3 ,"h are all ! successions ( cr[d$ imag]y %[+ ! passions & pleasures ( human life symbolis$ toge!r1 & ! my/]y ( its r$emption3 = ! maze ( int]wov5 l9es & *angeful pictures lead always at la/ to ! cross1 lift$ & c>v$ 9 e place & ^u e /one1 sometimes ) ! s]p5t ( et]nity wrapp$ r\nd x1 sometimes ) doves b5ea? its arms & sweet h]bage gr[+ =? f its feet2 b conspicu\s mo/ ( all on ! great rood t crosses ! *ur* be=e ! alt>1 rais$ 9 bright blazonry aga9/ ! %ad[ ( ! apse4 ,x is ! cross t is fir/ se5 & always burn+ 9 ! c5tre ( ! temple1 & e dome & holl[ ( its ro( has ! figure ( ,*ri/ 9 ! utmo/ height ( x1 rais$ 9 p[]1 or return+ 9 judgm5t4 ,! true p[] ( ! cross is n arti/ic or lit]>y or political1 b moral4 ,x is a spiritually trans=m+ =ce t p5etrates & guides e =m ( human progress4 ,,iv4 ,because ( p]sonal id5tification ) its triumph ov] ! _w4--,by :om ! _w is crucifi$ unto me1 & ,i unto ! _w 7v]4 #ad74 ,z ! _w ( fev]i% pleasure1 ( legal ord9ances1 0 conqu]$ by ! cross1 s ! fai? ( ! apo/le 9 ! crucifi$ ,"o gave him ! victory ov] ! _w1 s t x lo/ all p[] to *>m or intimidate4 ,! _w ( evil is doom$1 & ! p[] ( ! cross is work+ out its ultimate defeat4 ,i h se5 a curi\s photograph ( :at purports to be a portrait ( ! ,savi\r 9 ! days ( ,8 fle%1 & :i* by a subtle manipulation ( ! arti/ has a d\ble repres5tation4 ,:5 y fir/ look ^u ! picture y see ! clos$ eyes ( ! ,suff]]1 & ! face we>s a pa9$ & we>i$ expression2 b z y gaze int5tly ! clos$ eyes seem to g5tly op5 & beam ^u y ) ! light ( lov+ recognition4 ,s1 z y gaze ^u ! cross ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ x seems to y ! symbol ( suff]+ & defeat1 b z y keep y\r eyes /eadily fix$ ^u x ! cross gradually assumes ! glory ( a glitt]+ cr[n1 incorruptible1 undefil$1 & t fade? n away 7#a ,pet4 i4 #d74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! cross is ! sugge/ive summ>y ( sav+ tru?4 #b4 ,! cross is ! pot5t in/rum5t ( ! highe/ moral conque/s4 #c4 ,! cross is ! l(tie/ !me ( ! believ]'s glory+4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,*ri/ ,crucifi$4 ,i4 ,by ,*ri/ crucifi$ we h reconciliation ) ,god1 remission ( s9s1 & acceptance to et]nal life4 ,,ii4 ,we h ! peace ( ,god1 peace ) m51 ) ourselves1 ) ! creatures4 ,,iii4 ,we recov] ! "r & title :i* we _h 9 creation to all ! creatures & bless+s ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,all afflictions cease to be curses & puni%m5ts & become ei!r trials or corrections4 ,v4 ,^? :o c truly glory 9 ! cross are dead to ! _w & ! _w to !m4 ,,vi4 ,we are taught to c>ry ourselves 9 ! _w z crucifi$ & dead m51 n to love1 b to r5\nce & =sake x4--,p]k9s4 ,glory+ 9 ! ,cross ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,we glory 9 ! doctr9e ( ! cross--! ju/ification ( guilty m5 ?r\gh a propitiatory sacrifice--because ( its antiquity4--,x 0 taught by patri>*s & prophets1 ! law ( sacrifice 0 its gr& hi]oglyphical record1 ! fir/ sacrifices 7 its types1 ! fir/ awak5$ s9n] ) 8 load ( guilt fell ^u ?is rock & 0 support$1 & by ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ %all ! la/ s9n] sav$ be rais$ to glory4 ,,ii4 ,because x =ms an important "p ( ! revelation ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,,iii4 ,z af=d+ ! only sure gr\nd ( confid5ce to a p5it5t s9n]4 ,,iv4 ,because ( its moral effects4--,n only 9 ! sup]/itions & idolatries x has de/roy$1 ! b>b>\s nations x has civilis$1 ! cruel cu/oms x has abrogat$1 & ! k9dly influ5ce x has %$ ^u ! laws & mann]s ( nations2 b 9 its moral effect on individuals1 produc+ ! mo/ ard5t love to ,god & k9dl+ b5evol5ce t[>ds all--,ri*>d ,watson4 ,! ,true ,glory ( ! ,*ri/ian4 ,i4 ,! disposition ( m9d d5ot$ by ! expressions--,! _w is crucifi$ unto me2 ,i am crucifi$ to ! _w4--#a4 ,! nature ( x--a total rupture ) ! _w4 #b4 ,! gradations ( :i* x admits4 ,deadness to av>ice & pride--9 respect to ex]tion & actual progress--9 respect ( hope & f]v\r4 #c4 ,! difficulty1 ! bitt]ness1 ( mak+ a sacrifice s pa9ful4 ,,ii4 ,9 su* a disposition true glory consi/s4--,comp>ison betwe5 ! h]o ( ?is _w & ! ,*ri/ian h]o4 ,! h]o d]ives 8 glory f ! greatness ( ! ma/] he s]ves1 f ! dignity ( ! p]sons :o h prec$$ him 9 ! same hon\rable c>e]1 f ! brilliancy ( 8 a*ievem5ts1 f ! acclamations 8 exploits excite4 ,h[ mu* m ! ,*ri/ian h]o6 ,,iii4 ,! cross ( ,*ri/ alone c inspire u ) ^! s5tim5ts4--,if we consid] x 9 relation to ! atroci\s guilt ( ^? :o despise x1 9 relation to ! pro(s !re display$ ( ,*ri/'s love1 9 ! pro(s x supplies ( ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 & 9 relation to ! glory t %all foll[4--,saur94 ,! ,cross a ,burd5 or a ,glory4 ,i4 ,!re is ! con/ant ord9>y discipl9e ( human life4--,life :5 x is e>ne/ conta9s m or less ( suff]+4 ,!re is a battle ( good & evil1 & ^! special mis]ies are ! bruises ( ! bl[s t fill ! air1 sometimes seem+ to fall at r&om & p]plex+ our reason1 because we _c rise to su* height ( vision z to take 9 ! :ole field at once4 ,,ii4 ,!re is ! wret*$ness ( feel+ self-condemn$4--,law alone is a cross4 ,man ne$s ano!r cross--n ,simon's1 b ,paul's4 ,he took x up1 & x grew light 9 8 h&s4 ,he welcom$ x1 & x gl[$ ) lu/re1 z if x 7 fram$ ( ! sunbeams ( heav54 ,,iii4 ,! same spiritual contra/1 ! same pr9ciple ( diff]5ce betwe5 compulsory & volunt>y s]vice1 op5s to u two int]pretations ( ! suff]+ ( ! ,savi\r ,himself4--,nei!r ! cross ( ,simon nor ! cross ( ,paul 0 bo? lit]ally & actually ! cross ( ,*ri/4 ,its *>m 0 t x 0 *os54 ,its p[] 0 t x 0 free4 ,! cross becomes glori\s :5 ! ,son ( ,god takes x up2 !re is goodness en\gh 9 ,him to exalt x4 ,x 0 ! symbol ( t sacrifice :]e self 0 = ev] crucifi$ = love4--,f4 ,d4 ,hunt+ton4 ,! ,cross-- ,i4 ,! s9n]'s refuge4 ,,ii4 ,! s9n]'s rem$y4 ,,iii4 ,! s9n]'s life4 ,! ,glory ( ! ,cross4 ,i4 ,! cross 0 ! emblem ( dea?4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ 0 n only a dead ,savi\r1 b a condemn$ ,savi\r4 ,,iii4 ,a disgrac$ ,savi\r1 because ! cross 0 a disgraceful k9d ( puni%m5t4 ,,iv4 ,paul glori$ 9 ! cross because x is an exhibition ( ! righte\sness ( ,god4 ,v4 ,because x proclaims ,8 love4 ,,vi4 ,! contemplation ( ,*ri/'s cross helps u to conqu] ! _w4--,newman ,hall4 ,glory+ 9 ! ,cross4 ,i4 ,! subjects 9 :i* ! apo/le glori$4--#a4 ,he might h glori$ 9 8 di/+ui%$ ance/ry4 #b4 ,9 8 poli%$ education4 #c4 ,9 ! morality ( 8 =m] life4 #d4 ,9 8 extraord9>y call to ! apo/le%ip4 #e4 ,9 8 high ecclesia/ical position4 #f4 ,he did n glory 9 ! lit]al cross4 #g4 ,nor 9 ! metaphorical cross4 #h4 ,b 9 ! metonymical cross 7#a ,cor4 i4 #ag2 ,col4 i4 #bj74 ,,ii4 ,! *>act]i/ics ( ! apo/le's glory+4--#a4 ,8 glory+ 0 n m]ely v]bal1 b practical4 #b4 ,n sect>ian1 b ,*ri/ian & ca?olic4 #c4 ,n tempor>y1 b p]man5t4 ,,iii4 ,! reasons ( ! apo/le's glory+4--#a4 ,"h he saw a gr&] display ( ! ,div9e "* & p]fections ?an else:]e4 #b4 ,?is 0 ! sc5e ( ! mo/ glori\s victory ev] witness$4 #c4 ,x 0 ! c5tre ( all ,god's disp5sations4 #d4 ,! cross 0 ! mo/ p[]ful inc5tive to true morality4 #e4 ,h5ce fl[$ all ! bless+s ( ! ,gospel economy4 #f4 ,"h 0 made an atonem5t equal to ! ne$s ( our fall5 _w4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,let u "h see ! purity ( ! moral law & ! he9\sness ( s94 #b4 ,let ! s9n] come to ! cross = p>don1 purity1 peace1 & joy4--,w4 ,antliff4 ,glory+ 9 ! ,cross4 ,i4 ,paul's en?usiasm z express$ 9 ! exclamation ( ! text4 ,,ii4 ,"o ma9 s\rce ( 8 zeal lay 9 ! subject ( 8 en?usiasm4--#a4 ,! cross is a fit subject = glory z symbolis+ an inf9ite1 b\ndless tru?4 #b4 ,because x is an et]nal fact4 #c4 ,because x is ! gr\nd ( man's ju/ification & ! symbol ( 8 r$emption4 ,,iii4 ,look at ! result--crucifixion to ! _w4--,! true solution ( ! ,*ri/ian's relation%ip to ! _w lies 9 ! fact t x is a sep>ation n 9 space b 9 _s4--,j4 ,hut*9son1 9 ,scotti% ,pulpit4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,scriptural ,view ( ,true ,religion4 ,i4 ,:at true religion is n4--#a4 ,x is n circumcision nor uncircumcision4 #b4 ,x is n an outw>d ?+4 7#a7 ,y are n religi\s because y h be5 baptis$4 7#b7 ,because y are call$ a ,*ri/ian1 & h be5 born ( ,*ri/ian p>5ts4 7#c7 ,because y frequ5t ! ,*ur*1 att5d ! ,"l's ,supp]1 & are regul> at y\r devotions4 ,,ii4 ,:at true religion is4--#a4 ,x is n an outw>d b an inw>d ?+4 ,x is n a new "n1 b a new nature4 ,a new creation describes a great *ange 9 man4 #b4 ,! greatness ( ?is *ange %[s also ! p[] by :i* x is wr\ght4 ,creation is a ,div9e "w4 #c4 ,! rite ( circumcision taught ! necessity ( ! *ange4 ,?\gh x 0 a seal ( ! righte\sness ( fai?1 x 0 also a sign ( ! inw>d r5ewal & purification ( ! he>t4 ,baptism 9 ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* tea*es ! same tru?4 ,! texts ( ,scripture :i* set =? ! evil nature ( man set =? ! necessity ( ?is great *ange4--,edw>d ,coop]4 ,! ,new ,creature4--,! new creature is ! only ?+ acceptable to ,god4 ,x is ! r5ovation ( ! :ole man1 bo? 9 ! _s ( our m9ds & 9 ! affections ( our he>t4 ,nei!r ! sub/ance nor ! faculties ( ! s\l are lo/ by ! ,fall1 b only ! qualities ( ! faculties1 z :5 an in/rum5t is out ( tune ! fault is n 9 ! sub/ance ( ! in/rum5t1 nor 9 ! s\nd1 b 9 ! disproportion or j> 9 ! s\nd3 !re=e1 ! qualities only are r5ew$ by grace4 ,^! qualities are ei!r 9 ! und]/&+ or ! w & affections4 ,! quality 9 ! und]/&+ is k2 9 ! w & affections !y are righte\sness & hol9ess1 bo? :i* are 9 tru? & s9c]ity4 ,hol9ess p]=ms all ! duties ( piety1 righte\sness ! duties ( humanity1 tru? season+ bo? ! =m] ) s9c]ity4--,ralph ,culwor?4 ,! ,necessity ( a ,new ,nature4--,! rav5 p]*$ on ! rock :]e %e :ets h] bloody beak1 & ) gre$y eye wat*es ! dea?-/ruggles ( an unhappy lamb1 _c tune h] croak+ voice to ! mell[ music ( a ?ru%2 & s9ce x is out ( ! abundance ( ! he>t t ! m\? speake?1 h[ c\ld a s9n] take up ! /ra9 & s+ ! song ( sa9ts8--,gu?rie4 ,! ,new ,bir? beg9s our ,true ,life4--,a /rang] pass+ ?r\gh a *ur*y>d saw ^! words writt5 on a tomb/one3 ,"h lies an old man sev5 ye>s old4 ,he _h be5 a true ,*ri/ian only = t l5g? ( "t4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #af-ah4 ,a ,dignifi$ & ,t\*+ ,f>ewell-- ,i4 ,supplicates ! be/ bless+ on ! truly righte\s4--,z _m z walk accord+ to ?is rule1 peace be on !m1 & m]cy1 & ^u ! ,israel ( ,god 7v]4 #af74 ,jewi% discipl9e & pagan culture are = ev] discr$it$ by ! new creation ( moral virtue4 ,! rule ( ! r5ew$ inw>d life sup]s$es ! works ( ! condemn$ fle%4 ,on all :o seek to regulate _! lives accord+ to ?is rule ! apo/le invokes ! peace & m]cy ( ,god4 ,peace is foll[$ by ! m]cy :i* gu>ds & re/ores x4 ,m]cy heals backslid+s & multiplies p>dons4 ,%e loves to b9d up a brok5 he>t or a r5t & di/ract$ ,*ur*4 ,= ! betray]s ( ! cross he has /]n indignation & al>ms ( judgm5t4 ,t[>ds 8 *ildr5 9 ! fai? no?+ b peace & m]cy rema9s 9 8 he>t4 ,z an ev5+ calm %uts 9 a tempe/u\s day1 s ?is bless+ concludes ! epi/le s full ( /rife & agitation4 ,we cat* 9 x once m ! *ime ( ! old b5$iction1 :i* ?r\gh all /orm & p]il ev] r+s 9 e>s attun$ to its note3 ,peace %all be ^u ,israel 7,ps4 cxxv4 #e74 ,,ii4 ,pleads ! br& ( suff]+ = loyalty to ,*ri/ z conclusive pro( ( au?ority4--,f h5ce=? let no man tr\ble me3 = ,i be> 9 my body ! m>ks ( ! ,"l ,jesus 7v]4 #ag74 ,! apo/le has suffici5tly v9dicat$ 8 au?ority by facts & argum5ts1 & he w\ld effectually sil5ce all quibbles on ?is subject by triumphantly po9t+ to ! m>ks ( suff]+ on 8 own body receiv$ 9 8 ,ma/]'s s]vice4 ,^! m>ks he c>ri$ :]ev] he w5t1 l ! /&>d-be>] ( an army :o pr\dly we>s 8 sc>s4 ,no man w\ld h suff]$ z ,paul did unless he 0 conv9c$ ( ! importance ( ! tru? he _h receiv$ & ( 8 sup]natural call to decl>e ! same4 ,suff]+ is ! te/ ( devotion & fidelity4 ,= a picture ( ! h>ass$1 batt]$1 fami%$ suff]] 9 ! cause ( ,*ri/ & ,8 ,gospel read #b ,cor4 iv4 #h-aj1 xi4 #bc-bh4 ,m>ks ( suff]+ are m eloqu5t ?an words4 ,! highe/ em95ce ( moral p]fection & influ5ce _c be rea*$ )\t mu* suff]+4 ,x is a call\s nature inde$ t is n t\*$ ) ! sight ( suff]+ h]oically endur$4 ,! calm brav]y ( ! e>ly ,*ri/ians "u ! mo/ fi5di% p]secution won _m a conv]t to ! tru?4 ,,iii4 ,concludes ) an affectionate b5$iction4--,bre?r51 ! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y\r _s4 ,am5 7v]4 #ah74 ,plac+ ! ^w bre?r5 at ! end ( ! s5t5ce1 z 9 ! ,greek1 sugge/s t1 aft] mu* rebuke & admonition1 ! apo/le bids 8 read]s f>ewell ) ! w>m-he>t$ expression ( bro!rhood4 ,not)/&+ fickl5ess on _! "p1 8 love t[>ds !m rema9s un*ang$4 ,he prays t ! grace ( ,*ri/1 ! di/9ctive & compreh5sive bless+ ( ! new cov5ant1 may cont9ue to re/ ^u !m & "w its r5ew+ & sanctify+ p[] ^u _! _s1 ! place :]e alone x c accompli% its mo/ signal triumphs4 ,=giv5ess = _! defection & confid5ce 9 _! re/oration to ! highe/ ,*ri/ian privileges & enjoym5t1 are ! la/ ?\ghts ( ! anxi\s apo/le4 ,betwe5 !m & moral bankruptcy is ! pray]ful solicitude ( a good man4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,:5 argum5t is exhau/$ pray] is ! la/ res\rce4 #b4 ,pray] l9ks ,div9e bless+ ) human entreaty4 #c4 ,la/ words h ab\t !m a solemn & affect+ efficacy4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ,true ,israel ( ,god-- ,i4 ,are ^? :o p]sonally enjoy ! inw>d righte\sness t comes ?r\gh fai?4 ,,ii4 ,:o live consi/5tly ) _! spiritual pr(ession & ! tru? !y h embrac$4 ,,iii4 ,enjoy ! ,div9e b5$ictions ( m]cy & peace4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,m>ks ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,i4 ,! ^w picture "h pres5t$4--#a4 ,! figure--slave-br&s1 4 #b4 ,! facts--,paul's hi/oric exp]i5ces 7#a ,cor4 iv4 #i-ae2 #b ,cor4 xi4 #bc-cj74 #c4 ,! *all5ge--,let no man tr\ble me4 ,,ii4 ,! sugge/ion ! picture makes4--#a4 ,he :o foll[s ! ,"l ,jesus mu/ expect "s w try to tr\ble him4 #b4 ,he ^: m>ks are mo/ conspicu\s w be tr\bl$ ! lea/4 #c4 ,he :o has m>ks may take com=t 9 kn[+ h[ mu* 8 ,ma/] paid = him4 #d4 ,he :o is own$ may rememb] t 8 ,ma/] owns & recognises ! m>ks also4 #e4 ,he t has no m>ks is ei!r a bett] or a poor] ,*ri/ian ?an ! apo/le ,paul4 #f4 ,satan outwits himself :5 he gives a believ] m m>ks4 #g4 ,a sure day is com+ :5 ! m>ks w be hon\rable1 = ! body ( humiliation w be l ! glori\s body ( ,*ri/4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,m>k$ ,m54 ,i4 ,ill-m>k$ m54--,?9k ( ! m>ks left on m5 by sickness1 intemp]ance1 impurity1 crime1 s9 ( any k9d4 ,evil w always leave its m>k4 ,,ii4 ,well-m>k$ m54--#a4 ,*ri/ian m>ks--! m>ks ( ,*ri/4 ,paul 0 ! slave ( ,*ri/4 ,"s ( 8 m>ks = ,*ri/ 7 lit]al1 z ! weals caus$ by ! rods ( ! ,roman ,cs>s1 ! r$ l9es caus$ by sc\rg+ 9 ,jewi% synagogues1 ! sc>s caus$ by repeat$ /on+s4 ,! m>ks ( ! ,*ri/ian are ma9ly spiritual--m>k$ by tru/fulness1 g5tl5ess1 purity1 unselfi%ness4 #b4 ,di/9ct m>ks4--,m>k$ t he may be recognis$4 ,if y h ! m>ks ( ,jesus1 confess & obey ,him4 #c4 ,deep m>ks4--,br&$ on ! body1 n l9es t c easily be remov$1 b go+ d[n to ! fle%4 ,our ,*ri/ian life is (t5 feeble because x is n deep4 #d4 ,p]sonal m>ks4--,! m>ks ( ,jesus ( no avail unless y possess !m4 ,no man c really tr\ble y if y be> br&$ on y\r body ! m>ks ( ,jesus4--,local ,prea*]'s ,treasury4 ,suff]+ = ,jesus4 ,i4 ,! sc>s ( ! sa9ts = ! ma9t5ance ( ! tru? are ! suff]+s1 w\nds1 & m>ks ( ,*ri/ ,himself1 see+ !y are ! w\nds ( ! memb]s ( t body :]e( ,he is ,head4 ,,ii4 ,!y conv9ce ! p]secutors t !y are ! s]vants ( ,*ri/ :o suff] ?us = righte\sness' sake4 ,,iii4 ,if m5 be con/ant 9 _! pr(ession--9 fai? & ob$i5ce--! m>ks ( _! suff]+ are bann]s ( victory4--,no man ought to be a%am$ ( !m1 no m ?an soldi]s ( _! w\nds & sc>s1 b r 9 a holy mann] to glory ( !m4 ,con/ant9e ! ,great kiss$ ! holes ( ! eyes ( c]ta9 bi%ops :o _h !m put out = _! con/ant pr(ession ( ! fai? ( ,*ri/1 rev]5c+ ! virtue ( ! ,holy ,gho/ :i* %9$ 9 !m4 #a4 ,by suff]+ bodily afflictions we are made con=mable to ,*ri/4 #b4 ,!y tea* u to h sympa?y ) ! mis]ies ( our bre?r54 #c4 ,our pati5t endur+ ( affliction is an example to o!rs & a means ( confirm+ !m 9 ! tru?4 #d4 ,!y s]ve to sc\r u f ! ru/ ( s94--,p]k9s4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,conclud+ ,b5$iction4 ,i4 ,! apo/le invokes ! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4--#a4 ,because ,he is ! f\nta9 ( x4 #b4 ,because ,he is ! conduit or pipe by :i* x is convey$ to u4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ is call$ our ,"l--#a4 ,by "r ( creation4 #b4 ,( inh]itance4 #c4 ,( r$emption4 #d4 ,( conque/4 #e4 ,( contract & m>riage4 ,,iii4 ,obs]ve ! emphasis ) :i* ! apo/le concludes ! epi/le4--#a4 ,oppos+ ,*ri/1 ! ,"l ( ! h\se1 to ,moses1 :o 0 b a s]vant4 #b4 ,! grace ( ,*ri/ to inh]5t ju/ice & m]it ( works4 #c4 ,! _s 9 :i* he w\ld h grace to be seat$1 to ! fle% 9 :i* ! false tea*]s glori$ s mu*4 #d4 ,bro!rly unity "o ) ano!r--impli$ 9 ! ^w bre?r5--to ! pr\d & lordly c>riage ( ! false tea*]s4--,ibid4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,transcrib]'s ,notes - ,page #a1 ,introduction1 ,"* p>agraph1 add comma to "t !y2 remove comma f numb]s1 &2 apply ,rev]5tial ,capitalisation 7,,rc7 to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #b1 same p>agraph1 *ange v4 #ae ref]5ce to *4 v4 #ae2 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,"t ( writ+ p>agraph1 remove comma f c]ta9ty1 &4 ,purpose & analysis p>agraph1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,pages #b & #c1 table1 *ange ea* ref]5ce to prefix *4 - ,page #e1 ,notes = *apt] i41 v]se #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e s\rce & ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #f1 *ange cf4 to cf4 *4 ,v]ses #h & #i1 apply ,,rc to 8 ,gospel4 ,v]se #ab1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & 8 ,gospel4 ,v]se #af1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,apo/olic ,cr$5tials1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e au?ority4 - ,page #f1 same lesson1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e "*2 remove comma f ,god1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e /amp1 ,div9e elem5t1 & ,div9e au?ority4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e s\rce & ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to are ,div9e & ,div9e love2 remove comma f race1 &2 add comma to ,oh1 !4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel salvation2 add comma to words we2 apply ,,rc to ! :ole ,gospel & ! ,gospel2 remove comma f nut%ell1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely provid$ & ! ,gospel4 - ,page #g1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely reveal$4 ,application 7,lessons71 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,! ,p[] note1 remove comma f !m1 &4 ,grace & ,peace note1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f man1 b4 - ,page #h1 ,unselfi%ness note1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e "*4 ,*ri/ our ,sacrifice note1 po9t ,,ii1 add comma to ,!re=e all4 - ,page #i1 lesson ,! ,"o ,gospel1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to "o true ,gospel1 "o ,gospel1 & ! ,gospel2 remove comma f me?ods1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to "o ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii4 #a1 apply ,,rc to true ,gospel1 "o ,gospel1 true ,gospel1 & ! ,gospel4 ,application 7,lessons71 apply ,,rc to infallible ,gospel4 ,remon/rance note1 po9t ,,ii1 remove comma f "p1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f wax1 &2 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #aj1 same note1 same p>agraph1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & "o ,gospel4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7f\r times72 remove comma f ^w1 &4 ,p]v]sion note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e purpose4 ,disappo9t$ ,hopes note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 add comma to sweet5$ &4 ,inviolable ,unity note1 apply ,,rc to "o ,gospel4 - ,page #aa1 same note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,inviolability ( ,*ri/ianity note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice72 remove comma f eye1 b2 & apply ,,rc to t ,^w4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e orig9 & ,div9e b5$iction4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e tru?4 - ,page #ab1 same note1 po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,be/ ,au?ority note1 add a miss+ s5t5ce-end+ p]iod aft] ,/4 ,pet]2 add d\ble quotes ar\nd ! response ,no4 - ,page #ac1 ,true ,gospel note1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,lesson ,sup]human ,orig91 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice71 a ,gospel1 & ,div9e ,ma/]4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice7 & ,div9e message 7across page break74 - ,page #ad1 same lesson1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice7 & ,div9e orig94 ,application 7,lessons71 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel1 sav+ ,gospel1 ! ,gospel1 & ,div9e gift4 ,fidelity note1 po9t ,i1 add s5t5ce-end+ p]iod aft] !y utt]4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,s]vant ( ,*ri/ note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 remove comma f di%on\rable1 unless apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,! break betwe5 pages #ad & #ae is 9 ! ^w compell$3 compell$4 ,9 ?is & e subsequ5t case1 ! ,transcrib] mov$ ! :ole ^w to ! e>li] page4 - ,page #ae1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f u1 b2 apply ,,rc to ,he sav$ u & ( ,8 ,^w4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #ae & #af is 9 ! ^w ma9t5ance3 ma9tenance4 - ,page #af1 ,! ,gospel & ! ,call1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ! ,^w 7?rice74 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel1 ,div9e au?ority1 & ! ,^w4 ,apo/olic ,assurance note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #ag1 same note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 - ,page #ah1 lesson ,zeal\s ,rituali/1 po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f he>t1 &2 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w & ,god's ,^w4 ,review ( a ,missp5t ,life1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #ai1 ,true & ,false ,zeal1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w1 ! ,gospel 7twice71 ,8 ,^w1 & ! ,^w4 ,lesson ,imp]ative ,claims1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely de/9$ & remove comma f future1 or4 ,poem1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ity4 ,aft] poem1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e elem5t4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e revelation2 remove comma f *ange1 &2 apply ,,rc to univ]sal ,gospel & ,div9e commission4 - ,page #bj1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 remove commas f response1 & & he>]1 &4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to fir/ ,gospel pione]s4 ,conv]sion note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #ba1 same note1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,god's ,^w4 ,conv]sion z ,illu/rat$ note1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace & ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,qualification note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,div9e ,call note1 remove comma f d\bt1 &4 - ,page #bb1 same note1 *ange ! scripture ref]5ce aft] ,j]emiah f i4 #ai to ,j]4 i4 #ai to avoid any confusion4 ,div9e call note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,god ,glorifi$1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #bc1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e call & ,div9e "w4 ,application 7,lessons71 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,self-consci\s ,tru? note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #bd1 ,self-evid5c+ ,pro( note1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely commission$4 ,god ,glorifi$ note1 apply ,,rc to if ,he cont9ues4 - ,page #be1 ,notes = *apt] ii41 v]se #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,div9e confirmation4 ,v]se #i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #ac1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #ad1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bf1 lesson ,confirmatory ,pro(s1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely direct$ & ,div9e call2 remove comma f apo/les1 &2 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7five times7 & ,div9e commission4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e au?ority & ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #bg1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e commission & remove comma f pa/1 &4 ,application 7,lessons7 apply ,,rc to ,div9e call4 ,tru? its ,own ,evid5ce note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bh1 same lesson1 ,false ,bre?r5 note1 po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f bondage1 &4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,vii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,a spy note1 remove comma f borr[$1 &4 ,fidelity note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,tru? note1 remove comma f sword1 &4 ,recognition note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to di/9ctly ,div9e4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #bh & #bi is 9 ! ^w admitt+3 admitt+4 - ,page #bi1 same lesson1 ,div9e ,bless+ note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,efficacy note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f apo/le1 because4 ,lesson ,*ri/ianity & ,pov]ty1 po9t ,i #a1 remove comma f ,*ri/ianity1 b4 - ,page #cj1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,_s ( ! ,gospel4 ,rememb] ! ,poor note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #ca1 lesson ,fe>less ,def5ce1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cb1 same lesson1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 remove commas f x1 & & s91 b4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e "* & ,div9e ord] & *ange brganic life to organic life4 ,a/ute ,def5d] note1 po9t ,i1 *ange ,8 p[] to 8 p[]1 ref]r+ to ,paul4 - ,page #cc1 same lesson1 ,p[] ( ,example1 remove comma f m51 &4 ,err+ ,apo/le note1 po9t ,i #a1 remove comma f law1 b4 ,po9t ,i #e1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,page #cd1 same lesson1 ,ju/ification note1 po9t ,,iii1 add comma to ,!re=e x4 ,po9t ,,iv1 f9al s5t5ce1 ! ,transcrib] ins]t$ a colon aft] place4 - ,page #ce1 ,*ri/ian ,dead to ! ,law note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7five times74 - ,page #cf1 ,dead to ! ,law by ! ,law note1 po9t ,,ii1 add s5t5ce-end+ p]iod aft] law ( ,moses4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 remove comma f ,god1 &4 ,religi\s ,life note1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #cg1 ,love ( ! ,son note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii1 add ! hyph5 to self-d5ial4 ,life ( ,fai? note1 po9t ,i #b1 remove comma f salvation1 b4 - ,page #ch1 ,life ( ,fai? note1 po9t ,i #f1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,self-aboli%$ note1 remove comma f ?is1 &4 - ,page #ci1 ,notes = *apt] iii41 v]se #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ord]4 ,v]se #h1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 ,v]se #ag1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e cov5ant4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #ci & #dj is )9 an elem5t t /yle indicates %\ld n be brok51 transgressions4--,to4 ,9 ?is & e subsequ5t case1 ! ,transcrib] mov$ ! entire elem5t to ! e>li] page4 - ,page #dj1 lesson ,deceptive ,glam\r1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f col\rs1 &2 add commas to error _! & div]t$ &4 - ,page #da1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ord]4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e me?od4 ,fai?ful ,repro( note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #db1 ,folly note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w 7?rice74 ,attractiv5ess note1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,^w2 add ,john xii4 #cb ref]5ce4 - ,page #dc1 same lesson1 ,uses ( ,suff]+ note1 remove comma f adoption1 &4 ,miracles note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,abrahamic ,gospel1 9 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to & remove comma f ! ,gospel1 & & apply ,,rc to only ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f bless+1 b4 - ,page #dd1 same lesson1 application 7,lessons71 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,righte\sness ?r\gh ,fai? note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e me?od2 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to un*ang+ ,gospel4 ,imitators ( ,abraham's ,fai? note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,all ,nations note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 - ,page #de1 lesson ,! ,conflict1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f imp]fection1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice72 remove comma f law1 &4 ,at ! end ( ! p>agraph1 add d\ble quotes ar\nd ,no4 - ,page #df1 same lesson1 ,! ,inexorability note1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f requirem5ts1 b4 ,ju/ifi$ note1 add ,g54 i4 #c ref]5ce4 ,! ,diff]5ce note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,ea* ( po9ts ,,ii & ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,8 "w4 - ,page #dg1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,vi1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7f\r times74 ,lesson ,div9e ,cov5ant1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f b9d+1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e cov5ant 7?rice72 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e ,^w & ,div9e "*4 - ,page #dh1 same lesson1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e cov5ant4 ,promise a ,cov5ant note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #di1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,8 b>e ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iii1 add comma to !re=e x4 ,div9e & ,human ,cov5ants note1 ea* ( po9ts ,,ii & ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e cov5ant4 ,law & ,promise note1 remove comma f ju/ification1 &4 - ,page #ej1 lesson ,inf]iority ( ! ,law1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 remove comma f man1 &4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e image4 - ,page #ea1 same lesson1 ,no ,tru/ note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,use ( ! ,law note1 ea* ( po9ts ,i & ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,unity note1 po9t #c1 remove comma f "o1 &4 - ,page #eb1 lesson ,true ,use ( ! ,law1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e me?od 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f ,*ri/1 &4 - ,on page #ec1 same lesson1 ,great ,prison note1 *ange sabba?less to ,sabba?-less2 remove comma f fa/1 &2 add comma to ,s :54 - ,on page #ed1 same lesson1 ,%ut up unto ! fai? note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 remove comma f is1 & & apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #ee1 same lesson1 ,law our ,s*oolma/] note1 9 po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #ef1 same lesson1 ,law prep>+ note1 po9t ,i1 capitalize ,day ( ,atonem5t4 ,ea* ( po9ts ,,ii & ,,iii1 capitalize ,t5 ,comm&m5ts4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e plan & ,div9e life4 - ,page #eg1 same lesson1 ,law a ,s*oolma/] note1 application 7,lessons71 apply ,,rc to ,*ri/'s ,gospel4 ,lesson ,dignity ( ,son%ip1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f tra9+1 &2 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 remove comma f provisions1 &4 - ,page #eh1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 add comma to ,surely he4 ,baptism note1 po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e life4 - ,page #ei1 same lesson1 ,god's ,*ildr5 note1 po9t ,,vi1 apply ,,rc to ,^w ( ,god4 ,pr(ession note1 remove comma f do+1 or2 add comma to ,nev]!less we4 - ,page #fj1 same lesson1 ,promise ( ,grace note1 apply ,,rc to :ole ,gospel & ! ,^w2 add comma to !re=e1 !2 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,notes = *apt] iv41 correct ,v r4 #a to ,v]4 #a4 ,v]se #f1 recognise ,abba z ,*aldee 7,hebrew7 & set x 9 ,italic2 *ange iii4 #bh to *4 iii4 #bh2 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 & add ! s5t5ce-end+ p]iod to ! second s5t5ce4 - ,page #fa1 ea* ( ! notes = v]ses #ag & #cj1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,nonage1 po9t ,i #b1 remove comma f bless+s1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely provid$4 - ,page #fb1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,son4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e law4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e gl[ & remove comma f ,god1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e adoption4 ,application 7,lessons71 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,*ri/'s ,mission note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[]4 - ,page #fc1 same lesson1 same note1 same po9t1 remove comma f trial1 &4 - ,page #fd1 same lesson1 ,adoption note1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f "n1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 *ange iv4 #f to *4 iv4 #f4 - ,page #fe1 same lesson1 ,evid5ces ( ,son%ip note1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w ( ,god4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e mann]4 ,god's ,(fspr+ note1 po9t #b1 remove comma f ,fa!r1 &4 - ,page #ff1 lesson ,legalism a ,relapse1 po9t ,,ii1 remove comma f religion1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f nature1 b4 - ,page #fg1 same lesson1 ,dilemma note1 po9t ,i #b 7#c71 make 8 god & ?y god l[]case1 because ! focus has be5 tak5 f ,god4 ,ignorance note1 ea* ( po9ts #b & #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e wor%ip4 - ,page #fh1 lesson ,plead+s1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 remove comma f intellect1 b4 - ,page #fi1 same lesson1 ,*ri/ian ,bro!rhood note1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f m51 or4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 remove comma f wilfully1 &4 - ,page #ga1 same lesson1 ,objects note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,godly ,zeal note1 po9t ,i #b1 remove comma f excitem5t1 &4 - ,page #gb1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t ,i #e1 remove comma f man1 b4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e designs4 ,true note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #e1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e approval4 ,*ri/mas note1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,ag5t4 - ,page #gc1 same lesson1 ,d\bt note1 po9t ,i #b1 remove comma f k1 &2 po9t ,i #d1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,hi/ory1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,div9e fre$om4 ,9 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #gd1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice7 & add #a ,pet4 i4 #d ref]5ce4 ,application 7,lessons71 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,j]usalem ,above note1 po9t ,,iii #b1 remove comma f salvation1 &4 - ,page #ge1 same lesson1 ,j]usalem a ,type note1 po9t ,,iii1 correct ,messias to ,messiah & apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,believ]s note1 po9t ,,ii #d1 add comma to ,s believ]s & s x4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e love4 - ,page #gf1 same lesson1 ,fate note1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f mock+1 &4 ,notes = *apt] v41 v]se #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #gg1 lesson ,*ri/ian ,lib]ty1 po9t ,i1 correct :]e4) to :]e)4 - ,page #gh1 same lesson1 9 po9t ,,ii1 capitalize ,negro 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f good1 b4 - ,page #gi1 same lesson1 ,bondage & ,lib]ty note1 po9t ,v1 remove comma f adoption1 &4 ,po9t ,,vi1 remove comma f memory1 b4 ,lesson ,*ri/ianity ,sup]ior1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 remove comma f aspect1 &4 - ,page #hj1 same lesson1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,righte\sness atta9$ note1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e wor%ip & ! ,^w4 - ,page #ha1 same lesson1 ,religion is ,fai? work+ note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,lesson ,di/urb]1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f result1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e me?od & ,div9e call+4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e judgm5t & remove commas f tru?1 b & himself1 b4 - ,page #hb1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv #b1 add d\ble quotes ar\nd ,w\ld t ! ,judais+ tr\bles w\ld mutilate !mselves2 remove comma f exhau/$1 &4 ,l a ,race note1 po9t ,i #d1 remove commas f on1 & & !m1 b4 - ,page #hc1 same lesson1 ,bad ,companions note1 add comma to c\rse x4 ,dis9tegrat+ ,=ce note1 po9t #a1 remove comma f ,god1 & & apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #hd1 same lesson1 ,p]v]sion note1 po9t ,,ii1 add comma to kn[n &4 - ,page #he1 same lesson1 ,judgm5t note1 remove comma f c]ta9ty1 because4 ,lesson ,love1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f w91 &4 - ,page #hf1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f qu>rels1 b4 ,po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f sph]e1 & add d\ble quotes ar\nd ,be a man 4 4 4 z y c2 remove comma f c1 b4 ,abuse note1 po9t ,i1 add comma to ,?us all4 - ,page #hg1 same lesson1 ,"r ,use note1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #hh1 same lesson1 ,positiv5ess note1 po9t ,,iii1 add comma to suppression b apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #hi1 same lesson1 ,walk+ 9 ! ,_s note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e nature4 ,ea* ( po9ts ,i #e 7#a7 & ,,ii #a 7#b71 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,! ,/rife note1 po9t ,i1 *ange imprison ,him to imprison him ref]r+ to s94 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to 9 ,him4 - ,page #ij1 same lesson1 ,lead+ ( ! ,_s note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #ia1 lesson ,works1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,italic =matt+ to =nication 9 ! second s5t5ce = consi/5cy4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,italic =matt+ to idolatry = consi/5cy2 remove comma f lu/1 &2 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 add & rises aga9 because man religi\s lead]s h di$1 only ,"o has ris5 aga94 ,use l[]case = him ^: own c>e] x describes z ref]r+ to a sav$ p]son4 - ,page #ib1 same lesson1 ,biblical ,acc\nt note1 remove comma f ,te/am5t1 &2 capitalize ,adam's ,fall2 remove comma f ,te/am5t1 &4 ,lesson ,fruit1 po9t ,i #a1 add comma to place love & apply ,,rc to ,div9] mean+4 - ,page #ic1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #c1 remove commas f activity1 & & discipl9e1 &4 - ,page #id1 same lesson1 ,fruit note1 po9t ,i #a 7#b71 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #id & #ie is 9 ! ^w accord+3 accord+4 - ,page #ie1 ,p[]s note1 add comma to ,*ri/ianity we4 ,po9t ,i1 remove comma f mis]able1 &4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e love & ! ,div9e4 - ,page #if1 ,p[] ( ,meekness note1 remove comma f peace1 &4 ,grace ( ,g5tl5ess note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #ig1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e greatness4 ,life & ,walk note1 po9t ,,ii #b1 remove comma f life1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,walk+ 9 ! ,_s note1 ea* ( po9ts ,i & ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #ih1 notes = *apt] vi41 v]se #g1 remove comma f m51 b4 - ,page #ajj1 lesson ,mutual ,sympa?y1 po9t ,,ii1 add d\ble quotes ar\nd ,if ye w 4 4 4 law ( love4 ,9 po9t ,,iii4 #b1 remove comma f !irs1 b add d\ble quotes ar\nd ,:at d o!rs fail to d & ,:at am ,i 4 4 4 expects f me4 - ,page #aja1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f y1 &4 - ,page #ajc1 same lesson1 ,be> ,"o ,ano!r's ,burd5s note1 9 po9t #d1 remove comma f turn$1 &2 apply ,,rc to dim ,gospel4 - ,page #ajd1 same lesson1 ,be>+ ,"o ,ano!r note1 add comma to s 94 - ,page #ajf1 same lesson1 ,e ,man note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,moral ,s[+1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e law4 - ,page #ajg1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f disappo9tm5t1 &4 ,pa/ors & ,p note1 po9t ,,vi1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #ajh1 same lesson1 same note1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7two additional times74 ,m9i/]ial ,ma9t5ance note1 po9t #c1 remove comma f prea*1 & & apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #aji1 same lesson1 ,d\ble ,h>ve/ note1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e appo9tm5t & add comma to end !y4 ,*ange second po9t ,,ii to po9t ,,iii4 - ,page #aaj1 ,s[+ & ,reap+ note1 po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e approval4 - ,page #aaa1 same note1 po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e plaudit4 - ,page #aab1 same lesson1 ,reap if we fa9t n note1 po9t ,i #c 7#b71 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #aac1 same lesson1 ,do+ ,good note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e /anb>d4 ,po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f call+1 &4 - ,page #aae1 lesson ,apo/olic ,exposure1 ,*ri/ianity & ,p]secution note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #aaf1 lesson ,glory+1 po9t ,,ii1 add comma to ,?us ,i4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,! orig9al ?ird s5t5ce is ,! fai? ( ! cross claims to h produc$ n a new /yle ( ritual1 a new sy/em ( gov]nm5t1 b new m54 ,! ,transcrib] ins]t$ ! ^w n aft] ! fir/ comma = cl>ity4 - ,page #aag1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 add comma to ,s z & add #a ,pet4 i4 #d ref]5ce4 ,*ri/ ,crucifi$ note1 po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f puni%m5ts1 &4 - ,page #aah1 same lesson1 ,glory+ 9 ! ,cross note1 po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e "*4 ,po9t ,,iii #e1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #aai1 same lesson1 ,true ,religion note1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e "w4 ,new ,creature note1 add comma to !re=e !4 ,lesson ,dignifi$1 po9t ,i1 ! ,transcrib] remov$ an op5+ d\ble quotes f ,peace is foll[$ by m]cy because !re 0 nei!r a clos+ quotation m>k nor an obvi\s indication :]e a quotation end$4 - ,page #abj1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,gospel4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e bless+4 ,true ,israel note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e b5$ictions4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,! ,,epi/le ,,to ,,! ,,ephesians4 ,,introduction4 ,read]s to :om ! epi/le 0 s5t4--,9 ! two mo/ anci5t copies ( ! ,scriptures :i* we possess--dat+ f ! f\r? c5tury ( our era--! words 9 our ,a4,v4 7*4 i4 #a71 at ,ephesus1 are miss+2 & ,basil ! ,great1 :o liv$ 9 ! f\r? c5tury1 says he _h se5 copies :i*1 anci5t ev5 at t e>ly date1 spoke ( ! read]s z ^? :o are1 & ! fai?ful 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,:5 x is obs]v$1 h[ev]1 t ,basil /ill says 9 t passage ! apo/le is writ+ to ! ,ephesians1 9 all hone/y we mu/ admit ano!r int]pretation ( 8 words to be possible4 ,add to ^! e>ly witnesses t ,ephesus is n nam$ 9 ! text ! fur!r fact t1 ?\gh ,/4 ,paul _h liv$ & lab\r$ betwe5 two & ?ree ye>s 9 ,ephesus1 !re is absolutely no m5tion ( any "n ( ^? ) :om he _h be5 associat$1 & :at on ! assumption ( ! ,ephesian de/9ation ( ! epi/le is /rang] /ill1 no ref]5ce to ! "w1 unless we may be all[$ to reg>d ! seal+ ) ! ,holy ,_s ( promise z a rem9isc5ce ( ,acts xix4 #a-g4 ,we mu/ n make too mu*1 h[ev]1 ( ?is abs5ce ( p]sonal greet+s4 ,ty*icus c d1 viv voce1 all t ne$s to be done 9 t way4 ,/4 ,paul _h be5 receiv$ z an angel ( ,god1 or ev5 z ,*ri/ ,jesus1 by ,galatians1 n "o ( :om is m5tion$ 9 ! lett] s5t to ! ,galatians4 ,c]ta9 expressions 9 ! body ( ! lett] are /range if ! ,ephesian ,*ri/ians 7 ! fir/ read]s ( x4 ,9 *4 i4 #ae ! apo/le says1 ,aft] ,i he>d ( y\r fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,"o asks1 ,did n ! fai? :i* 'come? by he>+' result f ,paul's prea*+ 9 ,ephesus8 ,!n h[ c he speak ( he>+ ( x8 ,x may be answ]$1 ,does n ,paul say to ,philemon1 ',?\ owe/ unto me ?9e own self' 7v]4 #ai71 & yet says 7v]4 #e7 t1 he>+ ( 8 love & fai?1 he ?anks ,god8 ,moreov]1 has any "o q demon/rat$ ! impossibility ( ?is fai? be+ ! cont9uity ( t :i* began ) ! abjuration ( magic 9 a co/ly (f]+ ( fifty ?\s& pieces ( silv]8 7,acts xix4 #ag-bj74 ,fai? may take ! =m ( fidelity z easily z ( cr$5ce4 ,aga91 9 *4 iii4 #b ,paul1 at ! ^w ,g5tiles1 ent]s into a digression ab\t 8 specific commission z _! apo/le4 ,j z to ! ,galatian ,*ur* he expatiates on ! special grace be/[$ by ,god & recognis$ by ! pill>s ( ! ,*ur*1 s "h he magnifies 8 (fice1 & 8 words "h no m prove t he _h nev] se5 8 read]s ?an ! section ( ,galatians 7,gal4 ii4 #f-i7 proves t he did n "k ! ,galatians4 ,ev5 suppos+ !y did1 x surely w\ld n be an a/oni%+ ?+ t 9 ! ev]-%ift+ population ( a seaport _m may h jo9$ ! ,*ur* s9ce ,/4 ,paul 0 9 ,ephesus4 ,t ?is 0 ! place to :i* ,/4 ,paul s5t 8 mess5g] ) ! lett] be=e u _c be demon/ratively %[n2 b we feel some?+ l conviction by consid]+3 7a7 t ! prepond]ant evid5ce ( ! ,,mss4 says ,ephesus2 7b7 t ! v]sions are unanim\s z an e*o ( ! ,,mss42 7c7 t ! entire anci5t ,*ur* has spok5 ( ! epi/le z to ! ,ephesians1 ,m>cion's voice be+ ! only exception2 7d7 ! improbability ( ,/4 ,paul writ+ to ! sa9ts :i* are )\t add+ ! "n ( "s place2 7e7 ,ephesus m easily meets int]nal difficulties ?an any o!r place4 ,?is1 9 sub/ance1 is ,bi%op ,ellicott's view4 ,/ill1 we _c reg>d x z impossible t ,ephesus may comprise _m ,*ur*es 9 ! vic9ity1 & !re=e reg>d ! lett] z really encyclical1 ev5 ?\gh x 7 prov$ t ,/4 ,paul wrote to ! sa9ts at ,ephesus4 ,analysis ( ! ,epi/le4 i4 #a1 #b4 ,salutation4 ,joy & well-be+ to ^? 9 ,*ri/4 #c-ad4 ,hymn ( praise to ! ,fa!r1 :o work$ out 9 ,*ri/ ,8 pre-temporal designs ( b5efic5ce1 & gave pl$ge ( ! yet m glori\s consummation ( ,8 ,div9e w 9 ! be/[al ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 #ae-bc4 ,?anksgiv+ ( ! apo/le ov] _! fidelity1 & 8 pray] = _! complete illum9ation 9 ! incorporation ( ! ,g5tiles 9 ! my/ical body ( ,*ri/1 ! ,head4 ii4 #a-aj4 ,! p[] t deliv]$ ,*ri/ f bodily corruption 9 ! tomb sav$ ,8 memb]s out ( ! corruption ( fle%ly lu/s1 ?us sil5c+ e human boa/ & magnify+ ! ,div9e grace4 #aa-bb4 ,:olesome rem9d] ( _! =m] di/ance f ,*ri/ z contra/$ ) pres5t union ) ,him1 & union ) ! ,jews 9 ,him1 be+ l$ to ! ,fa!r ) !m4 iii4 #a-ac4 ,paul's famili> /atem5t ( ! orig9 ( 8 apo/olate z specially commission$--ambassador extraord9>y to ! ,g5tiles4 #ad-ai4 ,pray] t by p[] & fai? & love !y may grasp ! my/]y1 & become brimful ( love ,div9e4 #bj1 #ba4 ,doxology to ! doctr9al half ( ! epi/le4 iv4 #a-af4 ,exhortation to a practical obs]vation ( ?is doctr9al unity by ! ?\ght t e memb] ( ,*ri/ is necess>y 9 its full developm5t to ! p]fection ( ! body ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! ,head4 #ag-bd4 ,ca/+ (f ! old & putt+ on ! new man4 #be--v4 #ba4 ,exhortation to conduct 9 h>mony ) ! new nature4 v4 #bb--vi4 #i4 ,relative duties ( wives & husb&s1 *ildr5 & p>5ts1 s]vants & ma/]s4 vi4 #aj-ah4 ,! ,*ri/ian panoply4 #ai1 #bj4 ,apo/le's reque/ = pray]s4 #ba1 #bb4 ,p]sonalia4 #bc1 #bd4 ,a tw9 doxology1 rev]s+ ! ord] ( ! salutation--,peace & grace4 ,g5u95ess ( ! epi/le4--,dr4 ,ellicott sums up ! matt] briefly by say+1 ,!re is no j gr\nd on :i* to dispute ! g5u95ess4 ,argum5ts bas$ on c]ta9 expressions 9 ! body ( ! lett] h be5 speci\sly urg$ aga9/ its g5u95ess by ,de ,wette & o!rs2 & ,holzmann has le>n$ly ma9ta9$ t ! epi/le is only ! expansion ( a %ort lett] to ! ,colossians by "s writ] ab\t ! close ( ! fir/ c5tury 7,godet74 ,we h1 on ! o!r h&1 subjective argum5ts1 n unmix$ ) arrogance1 b devoid ( s\nd hi/orical basis2 on ! o!r h&1 unusually conv9c+ c\nt]-inve/igations & ! unv>y+ te/imony ( ! anci5t ,*ur*4 ,adv]se argum5ts h be5 answ]$ s satisfactorily & sometimes s cru%+ly z to leave no room = d\bt4 ,^? :o _c read ! epi/le )\t be+ mov$ by ! peculi> l(t9ess1 by ! gr&eur ( conception1 by ! pr(\nd insight1 by ! eu*>i/ic inspiration !y recognise 9 x1 w require /rong evid5ce to p]suade !m t x 0 writt5 by "s o!r man :o wi%$ x to pass z ,/4 ,paul's4 ,! practical design ( ! epi/le4--,! object is to set =? ! gr\nd1 c\rse1 aim1 & end ( ! ,*ur* ( ! fai?ful 9 ,*ri/4 ,! ,ephesians are a sample ( ! ,*ur* univ]sal4 ,! key to ! epi/le may be f\nd 9 ! op5+ s5t5ce 7v]4 #c74 ,fix+ 8 eyes on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! apo/le op5s 8 m9d to ! bless+s :i* radiate =? f ,him1 & f ! ,fa!r ?r\gh ,him1 ^u ! :ole _w4 ,! m9d ( ,god t[>ds m5 unveil$ 9 ,*ri/1 ! relation ( m5 t[>ds ,god exhibit$ 9 ,*ri/1 ! pres5t spiritual connection ( m5 ) ,*ri/1 ! hopes ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! gr\nd & assurance1 ! laws impos$ by ! life ( ,*ri/ ^u human life--^! are ! bless+s = :i* he gives ?anks4 ,*ri/ embrac+ humanity 9 ,himself is ! subject ( ! epi/le4 ,/4 ,paul tells ) /rict fai?fulness :at he has read & se5 9 ,*ri/2 ,*ri/ fills ! :ole sph]e ( 8 m9d4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,to ! sa9ts4--,dismiss ! commonly accept$ mean+4 ,n m5 :o by h>d & rigor\s me?ods h rea*$ ! heights :]e b few abide1 b ^? :o1 z ! elect ( ,god1 are sep>at$ f ev]y?+ unholy & kept = ,god's peculi> possession 7#a ,pet4 ii4 #i74 ,& fai?ful4--,sometimes ! ^w may mean believ]s1 sometimes tru/wor?y4 ,! use ( ! adjective = ! ,*ri/ian bro!rhood _c be assign$ rigidly ei!r to ! "o mean+ or ! o!r4 ,its v compreh5siv5ess 0 9 itself a valuable lesson 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #b4 ,grace 4 4 4 & peace4--,! light-he>t$ ,greek salutation 01 ,rejoice2 ! m sob] ,hebrew--our ,"l's own--01 ,peace be to y4 ,"h bo? unite4 ,v]4 #c4 ,bless$ be ! ,god & ,fa!r4--,! ,hebrew =m = hall[+ ! ,"n 01 ,! ,holy ,"o1 bless$ be ,he4 ,! ,pray] ,book v]sion ( ,psalm c4 gives1 ,speak good ( ,8 "n4 ,:o bless$ u4--,:5 old ,isaac pron\nces ! bless+ utt]$ on ,jacob unwitt+ly to be irrev]sible1 he dep5ds on ,god = ! c>ry+ out ( 8 dy+ bless+3 ! ,div9e bless+ makes :il/ pron\nc+ ble/4 ,9 ! heav5ly places4--,lit4 9 ! heav5lies--s1 z ,a4,v4 m>g9 says1 ei!r places or ?+s4 ,p]haps ! local signification is be/2 relat+ to heav5 & meant to draw u ?i!r 7,blomfield74 ,v]4 #d4 ,ev5 z ,he *ose u 9 ,him4--,:atev] be ! manife/ation ( ! ,div9e goodness1 x is 9 ,*ri/ t x is made4 ,?is s5t5ce traces back ! /ate ( grace & ,*ri/ian piety to ! et]nal & indep5d5t elect+ love ( ,god 7,crem]74 ,!re is always ! connotation ( "s n *os54 ,be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w4--,/4 ,paul1 l ,esaias1 is v bold4 ,8 ,ma/] _h only said f1 n be=e1 ! f\ndation 7,matt4 xxv4 #cd71 res]v+ ! be=e = ! dim et]nity 9 :i* ,he 0 ! %>]1 ) ! et]nal ,_s1 ( ! ,fa!r's love 7,john xvii4 #bd74 ,)\t blemi% 7,r4,v471 or1 9 "o ^w1 immaculate4 ,a sacrificial t]m g5]ally2 us$ by ,/4 ,pet] 7#a ,pet4 i4 #ai7 to describe t ,lamb ( ,god :o take? away ! s9 ( ! _w4 ,?is ^w s]ves to gu>d holy1 j be=e x2 a sep>at$ 7holy7 p mu/ also be a spotless p4 ,v]4 #e4 ,hav+ pr$e/9at$ u4--,by po9t+ z ! ,r4,v4 m>g9 does1 we get ,love ,div9e z ! basis on :i* our =eord9ation re/s4 ,!re is no respect ( p]sons ) ,god1 & s arrire p5se 9 ! invitation1 ,all t lab\r & are heavy lad54 ,unto adoption z sons4--,! end1 z reg>ds man4 ,p]haps ,/4 ,john's ^w goes m deeply into ! he>t ( ! my/]y1 ,t we %\ld be call$ ! *ildr5 ( ,god--born ( ,god4 ,?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4--,m$iator ( ?is & e impli$ bless+4 ,accord+ to ! good pleasure ( ,8 w4--,! ^w = good pleasure *>act]ises ! w z "o ^: int5t is some?+ good2 ! unhamp]$ work+ ( ! w lies 9 ! expression too4 ,! measure ( human privilege 9 ! adoption is accord+ to ! ,div9e ,graci\sness4 ,v]4 #f4 ,to ! praise ( ! glory ( ,8 grace4--,! ultimate end1 t ,god may be all 9 all4 ,:]e9 ,he ha? made u accept$ 9 ! ,belov$4--,! *ange 9 ! ,r4,v41 consid]able z x seems1 turns on ! r5d]+ ( "o ^w1 ! mean+ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t be+ to be/[ fav\r4 ,comp>e ,luke i4 #bh & ! ,a4,v4 m>g9al alt]native mu*-grac$4 ,*ryso/om's beautiful int]pretation mu/ n be lightly reject$1 to make love-wor?y--j z if "o 7 to make a sick or fami%$ man into a beautiful y\?1 s has ,god made our s\l beautiful & love-wor?y = ! angels & all sa9ts & = ,himself4 ,v]4 #g4 ,9 :om we h r$emption4--,release 9 consid]ation ( a ransom paid--deliv]ance effect$ ?r\gh ! dea? ( ,*ri/ f ! retributive wra? ( a holy ,god & ! m]it$ p5alty ( s9 7,grimm74 ,?r\gh ,8 blood4--,/4 ,paul q agrees ) ! au?or ( ,hebrews 7,heb4 ix4 #bb7 t ap>t f ! p\r+ out ( blood1 ! putt+ away ( s9 _c be br\ght ab\t4 ,! =giv5ess ( our trespasses4--,ano!r way ( /at+ 9 :at ! r$emption consi/s4 ,notice ! =giv5ess z comp>$ ) ! pass+ ov] 7,rom4 iii4 #be1 ,r4,v474 ,! "o is ! remission ( puni%m5t2 ! o!r ! omission to puni% s9 t has be5 obs]v$1 leav+ x op5 9 ! future ei!r entirely to remit or else adequately to puni% !m z may seem good to ,him 7,tr5*74 ,v]4 #h4 ,9 all wisdom & prud5ce4--,wisdom embraces ! collective activity ( ! m9d z direct$ to ,div9e aims to be a*iev$ by moral means4 ,prud5ce is ! insight ( practical reason regulat+ ! dispositions 7,mey]74 ,v]4 #i4 ,! my/]y ( ,8 w4--,my/]y is "h to be tak5 n s mu* z a ?+ :i* baffles ! intellect z ! sl[ utt]ance ( a long-kept secret1 :i* ! fulness ( "t br+s to bir?4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,! fulness ( times4--,! ^w = times d5otes "t z br+s =? its sev]al bir?s4 ,x is ! flood 9 ! tide ( affairs4 ,to sum up all ?+s4--,to br+ toge!r aga9 = ,himself all ?+s & all be+s 7hi!rto disunit$ by s97 into "o comb9$ /ate ( fell[%ip 9 ,*ri/1 ! univ]sal bond 7,grimm74 ,x is ! my/]y ( ,god's w to ga!r all toge!r = ,himself 9 ,*ri/1 to br+ all to a unity1 to put an end to ! _w's discord wr\ght by s91 & to re-e/abli% ! orig9al /ate ( mutual dep5d5ce 9 fell[%ip ) ,god 7,crem]74 ,! ?+s :i* are 9 heav5 & :i* are on e>?4 ,! blood t did = u atone ,conf]r$ on !m "s gift unkn[n4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,9 :om also we h obta9$ an inh]itance4--,r4,v4 7 made a h]itage4 ,! ,"l's portion is ,8 p1 ,jacob is ! lot ( ,8 inh]itance1 sang dy+ ,moses 7,deut4 xxxii4 #i74 ,! v]bal p>adox betwe5 ,a4,v4 & ,r4,v4 is reconcil$ 9 fact4 ,all are y\rs1 & ye are ,*ri/'s 7#a ,cor4 iii4 #bb1 #bc74 ,be=e ! ,p>\sia an ideal possession1 !re=e a real "o 7,mey]74 ,aft] ! c\nsel ( ,8 own w4--,! 'c\nsel' prec$+ ! resolve1 ! 'w' urg+ on to action 7,crem]74 ,v]4 #ab4 ,t we %\ld be to ! praise4--,r4,v4 to ! end t we %\ld be4 ,causa f9alis ( ! pr$e/9ation to ! ,messianic lot 7,mey]74 ,we 9 anti!sis to y 9 v]4 #ac--,we ,jewi%--y ,g5tile ,*ri/ians4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,9 :om ye also1 etc4--,! ^w tru/$1 suppli$ by ,a4,v41 is dropp$ by ,r4,v4 ,x seems be/ to reg>d ! words aft] ye also z "o ( ! frequ5t breaks 9 ! fl[ ( ! apo/le's language1 ! second ye tak+ up ! fir/4 ,9 :om ye 7 seal$4 ,! ord] ( conv]sion 03 he>+1 fai?1 baptism1 reception ( ! ,_s 7,mey]74 ,ye 7 seal$4--,?is seal+ is ! indubitable gu>antee ( ! future ,messianic salvation receiv$ 9 "o's own consci\sness 7,mey]74 ,v]4 #ad4 ,:o is ! e>ne/4--,! gu>antee4 ,! ^w repres5t$ by e>ne/ 0 d]iv$ f ! ,phnician m]*ants1 & meant money :i* 9 pur*ases is giv5 z a pl$ge t ! full am\nt w be subsequ5tly paid 7,grimm74 ,! ^w is f\nd 9 ! ,hebrew ( ,g54 xxxviii4 #ag1 #ah1 & means pl$ge4 ,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson makes a di/9ction betwe5 pl$ge & e>ne/--! grapes ( ,e%col 7 an e>ne/ ( ,canaan4 ,he :o receives ! ,holy ,_s p>takes ! p[]s ( ! age to come 7,heb4 vi4 #d1 #e74 ,until ! r$emption4--,! f9al consummation ( ! r$emption effect$ by ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/4 ,! until is faulty1 ! e>ne/ be+ some?+ t[>ds ! r$emption4 ,( ! pur*as$ possession4--,r4,v4 ( ,god's own possession4 ,! :ole body ( ,*ri/ians1 ! true p ( ,god acquir$ by ,god z ,8 prop]ty by means ( ! r$eem+ "w ( ,*ri/ 7,mey]74 ,v]s4 #ae1 #af4--,/4 ,paul is always ready to give a prompt ackn[l$gm5t ( all t is be/ 9 8 read]s & to pray = some?+ bett]4 ,cease n to give ?anks4--,my ?anksgiv+ kn[s no end4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,t ! ,god ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4--,! connection or unity ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son is ! basis ( ! plea = ^? :o are 9 ! ,son4 ,*ri/ said1 ,i asc5d unto ,my ,fa!r & y\r ,fa!r1 to ,my ,god & y\r ,god 7,john xx4 #ag74 ,! ,fa!r ( glory4--,comp>e ! phrases1 ! ,fa!r ( m]cies 7#b ,cor4 i4 #c71 ! ,fa!r ( lights 7,jas4 i4 #ag71 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! glory 7,jas4 ii4 #a74 ,! _s ( wisdom & revelation4--,! wisdom :i* is f above is ! h]itage ( all ! r$eem$ 9 ,*ri/ 7#a ,john iv4 #bj72 b ?is day-spr+1 :i* gladd5s ! eyes ( ! he>t1 gr[s to mid-day spl5d\r by successive apocalypses4 ,9 ! k4--,! ^w means a complete k4 ,x is a ^w *>act]i/ic ( ! f\r epi/les ( ! fir/ ,roman captivity4 ,v]s4 #ah1 #ai4 ,! eyes ( y\r und]/&+ be+ enlight5$ 4 4 4 to u-w>d :o believe4--,?ree pictures = heav5-illum9$ eyes3 #a4 ,! hope ( ,8 call+4--,mey] says ! hope is n "h 7nor any:]e7 ! res sp]ata1 ! object on :i* hope fa/5s1 b ! great & glori\s hope :i* ,god gives--a /atem5t too sweep+ = o!r s*ol>s1 ?\gh "h !y agree t x is ! faculty ( hope :i* enc\rages & animates4 #b4 ,! ri*es ( ! glory ( ,8 inh]itance 9 ! sa9ts4--,:at a copi\s & gr& accumulation1 mirror+1 z x 71 ! weight9ess ( ! ?+ itself6 7,mey]74 ,ri*es ( ! glory mu/ n be wat]$ d[n into glori\s ri*es4 #c4 ,! exce$+ greatness ( ,8 p[] to u-w>d4--,! amaz+ & :olly unexpect$ work+ ( ! same ,h& t wr\ght our fir/ deliv]ance3 ! ,p[] t smites ! oppressor ) dismay op5s ! pa? ?r\gh ! sea 7see ,isa4 xl4 #aj1 #aa74 ,accord+ to ! work+ ( ,8 mighty p[]4--,?is may be reg>d$ z a specim5 ( ! ,div9e p[]1 ! norm or /&>d by :i* we may ga9 an idea ( ! exce$+ greatness ( x--t f ! tomb ( ,8 humiliation ,*ri/ 0 rais$ by t p[] to an unrivall$ dignity 9 ,god's ?rone4 ,! ,r4,v4 gives work+ ( ! /r5g? ( ,8 might3 work+--! active ex]tion ( p[] 7,mey]72 /r5g?--might express+ itself 9 ov]com+ resi/ance1 rul+1 etc42 might--/r5g? 9 itself z inw>d p[]4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,set ,him at ,8 own "r h&4--,dext] ,dei ubique e/4 ,we _c dogmatise ab\t ! relations to space :i* a glorifi$ body holds4 ,! transc5d5t glory ( ,god 9 t body l9ks ,god to man1 ! humanity 9 ! glory gives man 8 claim 9 ,god4 ,! true comm5t>y on ! phrase is ,m>k xvi4 #ai1 ',he 0 receiv$ up into heav51 & sat on ! "r h& ( ,god' 7,mey]74 ,v]4 #ba4 ,f> above all pr9cipality1 & p[]1 & might1 & dom9ion4--,r4,v41 ,rule1 & au?ority1 & p[]1 & dom9ion4 ,to be und]/ood ( ! good angels1 s9ce ! apo/le is n speak+ ( ! victory ( ,*ri/ ov] oppos+ p[]s1 b ( ,8 exaltation above ! exi/+ p[]s ( heav5 7,mey]74 ,p[]s & dom9ions1 deities ( heav51 z ,milton calls !m1 rang$ "h1 p]haps1 9 a desc5d+ ord]4 ,& e "n t is nam$4--,god ha? highly exalt$ ,him1 & giv5 ,him a "n :i* is above e "n4 ,let any "n be utt]$1 :atev] x is1 ,*ri/ is above x1 is m exalt$ ?an t :i* ! "n affirms 7,mey]74 ,n only 9 ?is _w4--,?is age4 ,no o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among m54 ,b also 9 t :i* is to come4--,!re ,ze*>iah's ^w w h its fulle/ application4 ,! ,"l %all be ,k+ ov] all ! e>?2 !re %all be "o ,"l1 & ,8 "n "o4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,& ha? put all ?+s "u ,8 feet4--,comp>e #a ,cor4 xv4 #bg4 ,/rong ,son ( ,god1 immortal ,love1 4 4 4 ,?\ made/ ,dea?2 & lo ,?y foot ,is on ! skull :i* ,?\ ha/ made4--,9 ,memoriam4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,! fulness ( ,him t fille? all 9 all4--,! ,*ur*1 viz41 is ! ,*ri/-fill$1 i4e4 t :i* is fill$ by ,him 9 s f> z ,*ri/ p5etrates ! :ole body & produces ,*ri/ian life 7,mey]74 ,! brimm$ receptacle ( ,him :o fille? all ?+s ) all ?+s 7,f>r>74 ,among ! ,gno/ics ! sup]s5sible _w is call$ ! ,pl]oma1 ! fulness or fill$1 9 opposition to '! empty1' ! _w ( ! s5ses 7,mey]74 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a1 #b4 ,apo/olic ,salutation4 ,i4 ,he decl>es ! ,div9e s\rce ( 8 au?ority4--,paul1 an apo/le ( ,jesus ,*ri/ by ! w ( ,god 7v]4 #a74 ,! fai?ful ambassador scans 8 commission ) ! utmo/ c>e & is solicit\s to cle>ly und]/& ! w ( 8 ,sov]eign4 ,if he exam9es 8 own fitness = ! (fice1 x is only to be humbl$ "u a s5se ( unwor?9ess1 & to express surprise t he %\ld be *os5 to su* a dignity & be entru/$ ) su* p[]s4 ,8 supreme ambition is to s9k 8 own p]sonal pr$ilections 9 ! e>ne/ dis*>ge ( 8 duty4 ,paul does n dilate on 8 own m5tal capabilities or spiritual end[m5ts4 ,he accepts 8 appo9tm5t to ! apo/le%ip z com+ directly f ! h& ( ,god & recognises ! ,div9e w z ! s\rce ( righte\sness & ( all p[] to d good4 ,?is l(ty conception ( 8 call gave him unfalt]+ confid5ce 9 ! tru? he _h to decl>e1 inspir$ him ) an ev]-gl[+ zeal1 r5d]$ him immovable 9 ! mid/ ( defection & opposition1 & will+ to oblit]ate himself1 s t ! ,gospel committ$ to him might be triumphant4 ,! true m9i/]1 9 ! on]\s task ( deal+ ) human d\bt & s91 feels ! ne$ ( all ! /r5g? & pre/ige conf]r$ by ! consci\s possession ( ,div9e au?ority4 ,he seeks n to advance 8 own int]e/s or impose 8 own !ories1 b to int]pret ! m9d ( ,god to man & p]suade to submission & ob$i5ce4 ,! p[] t makes = righte\sness has its root 9 ! ,div9e w4 ,,ii4 ,he designates ! sacr$ "* ( ^? he salutes4--,to ! sa9ts :i* are at ,ephesus1 & to ! fai?ful 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus 7v]4 #a74 ,! ,ephesian sa9ts 7 made s by _! fai? 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,!y 7 n sa9ts because ,paul call$ !m s4 ,sanctity is n ! result ( human volition1 nor c x be creat$ by a college ( c>d9als4 ,_m sa9ts h be5 canonis$ :o ought to h be5 cannonad$4 ,sanctity is ! gift ( ,god & is be/[$ on ^? :o believe 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus & ma9ta9 _! allegiance by cont9u$ fai? 9 ,him4 ,!y are holy s long z !y are fai?ful4 ,! sa9ts ( ,god6 ,?9k1 says ,f>r>1 ( ! long l9e ( h]oes ( fai? 9 ! old5 times3 ( ! patri>*s--,eno* ! blameless1 ,noah ! fai?ful1 ,abraham ! fri5d ( ,god2 ( ! sweet & m$itative ,isaac1 ! afflict$ & wre/l+ ,jacob2 ( ,moses1 ! meeke/ ( m52 ( brave judges1 glori\s prophets1 patriotic w>riors1 toil+ apo/les2 ( ! _m m>tyrs :o w\ld r die ?an lie2 ( ! h]mits :o fl$ f ! guilt & turmoil ( life into ! solitude ( ! wild]ness2 ( ! mission>ies--,/4 ,paul1 ,columban1 ,b5$ict1 ,boniface1 ,francis ,xavi]1 ,s*w>tz1 ,eliot1 ,h5ry ,m>tyn1 ,col]idge1 ,patteson2 ( ! re=m]s :o cle>$ ! _w ( lies1 l ,savon>ola1 ,huss1 ,lu!r1 ,zw+li1 ,wesley1 ,:itefield2 ( wise rul]s1 l ,alfr$1 ,l\is1 ,wa%+ton1 & ,g>field2 ( ! writ]s ( holy books1 l ,?omas--,kempis1 ,baxt]1 ,bunyan1 ,samuel ,ru!r=d1 ,j]emy ,taylor2 ( ! slay]s ( mon/r\s abuses1 l ,h[>d & ,wilb]=ce2 ( good bi%ops1 l ,hugo ( ,avalon1 ,fnlon1 & ,b]keley2 ( good pa/ors1 l ,ob]l91 ,flet*] ( ,madeley1 ,adolphe ,monod1 & ,felix ,neff2 ( all true poets1 :e!r sweet & holy1 l ,george ,h]b]t1 ,c[p]1 ,keble1 & ,longfell[1 or gr& & mighty1 l ,dante & ,milton4 ,^! are b few ( ! _m :o h reflect$ ! glory ( _! ,ma/] ,*ri/1 & :o walk ) ,him 9 :ite robes1 = !y are wor?y4 ,,iii4 ,he supplicates ! be/[al ( ! highe/ bless+s4--,grace be to y1 & peace 7v]4 #c74 ,grace & peace h a ,div9e s\rce4 ,grace is ! ri* outfl[ ( ,god's goodness1 made available = man ?r\gh ! r$eem+ "w ( ,*ri/4 ,!re is sometimes ! ?\ght t grace implies ,god's pass+ by s94 ,b no1 q ! contr>y2 grace supposes s9 to be s horribly bad a ?+ t ,god _c tol]ate x4 ,7 x 9 ! p[] ( man1 aft] be+ unrighte\s & evil1 to pat* up 8 ways & m5d himself s z to /& be=e ,god1 !re w\ld !n be no ne$ ( grace4 ,! v fact ( ! ,"l's be+ graci\s %[s s9 to be s evil a ?+ t man1 be+ a s9n]1 is utt]ly ru9$ & hopeless1 & no?+ b free grace c meet 8 case4 ,?is grace ,god is cont9ually supply+4 ,grace1 l manna1 w rot if kept ov]night4 ,w9d up ?y s\l1 says ,george ,h]b]t1 z ?\ do/ ?y wat* at night4 ,leave no arre>s f day to day4 ,give u ?is day's food2 =give u ?is day's s9s4 ,peace is fir/ peace ) ,god1 ) :om ! s\l 0 at enmity2 !n peace ( consci5ce1 tr\bl$ on acc\nt ( repeat$ s9s1 & peace ) all m54 ,all our be/ wi%es = ! welf>e ( o!rs are includ$ 9 ! all-compreh5sive bless+s ( grace & peace4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! w ( ,god is ! highe/ au?ority = ,*ri/ian s]vice4 #b4 ,! sa9tly "* is ! outgr[? ( a practical fai?4 #c4 ,grace & peace describe ! ri* h]itage ( ! believ]4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a1 #b4 ,paul's ,introduction to ! ,epi/le4--,! design ( ?is epi/le is m fully to in/ruct ! ,ephesians 9 ! nature ( t ,gospel !y _h receiv$1 to gu>d !m aga9/ c]ta9 errors to :i* !y 7 expos$ f ! influ5ce & example ( unbeliev+ ,jews & ,g5tiles1 & to inculcate ^u !m ! importance ( a conv]sation becom+ _! fai? & pr(ession4 ,x conta9s ! sub/ance ( ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,paul "h calls himself an apo/le ( ,jesus ,*ri/4--,! ^w apo/le signifies a mess5g] s5t on "s p>ticul> bus9ess4 ,jesus ,*ri/ is call$ an ,apo/le because ,he 0 s5t ( ,god to in/ruct & r$eem mank9d4 ,paul & o!rs are call$ apo/les because !y 7 s5t ( ,*ri/ to tea* ! doctr9es !y _h receiv$ f ,him4 ,to confirm ?is commission1 z well z to give _! m9i/ry success1 ,*ri/1 accord+ to ,8 promise1 wr\ght ) !m & e/abli%$ _! words ) signs foll[+4 #a4 ,paul 0 an apo/le by ! w ( ,god4--,he receiv$ n 8 call or commission f man2 nor 0 he1 z ,mat?ias 01 *os5 to 8 apo/le%ip by m52 b he 0 call$ by ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o 9 p]son appe>$ to him = ?is end t ,he might s5d him among ! ,g5tiles1 & by ,god ! ,fa!r1 :o reveal$ ,8 ,son 9 him1 & *ose him t he %\ld "k ,8 w & be a witness ( ! tru? unto all m54 #b4 ,he 0 call$ ( ,god by revelation4--,x 0 n a secret revelation kn[n only to himself1 l ! revelation on :i* en?usia/s & impo/ors gr\nd _! pret5sions1 b a revelation made 9 ! mo/ op5 & public mann]1 att5d$ ) a voice f heav5 & a light :i* out%one ! sun at noonday1 & exhibit$ 9 ! mid/ ( a numb] ( p to :om he c\ld appeal z witnesses ( ! extraord9>y sc5e4 ,! great bus9ess ( ,paul & ! o!r apo/les 0 to diffuse ! k ( ! ,gospel & plant ,*ur*es 9 v>i\s p>ts ( ! _w4 ,,ii4 ,paul directs ?is epi/le to ! sa9ts & fai?ful4--,! phrases d5ote !y _h be5 call$ out ( ! _w & sep>at$ f o!rs t !y might be a peculi> p unto ,god4 ,! religion we pr(ess conta9s ! highe/ motives to purity ( he>t & life4 ,if1 cont5t ) a v]bal pr(ession ( & ext]nal compliance ) ?is religion1 we reg>d iniquity 9 our he>ts1 we are guilty ( ! vile/ prev>ication1 & our religion1 in/ead ( sav+ u1 w b plunge u ! deep] into infamy & mis]y4 ,t :i* is ! visible ought to be ! real "* ( ,*ri/ians4 ,,iii4 ,! apo/le expresses 8 f]v5t desire t ^! ,ephesians may receive ! glori\s bless+s (f]$ 9 ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,grace4 ,p>don is grace1 = x is ! remission ( a des]v$ puni%m5t4 ,et]nal life is grace1 = x is a happ9ess ( :i* we are utt]ly unwor?y4 ,! influ5ces ( ! ,div9e ,_s are grace1 = !y are fir/ grant$ )\t any good disposition on our "p to invite !m1 !y are cont9u$ ev5 aft] repeat$ oppositions1 !y prep>e u = t _w ( glory = :i* we nev] %\ld qualify ourselves4 #b4 ,peace4--,by ?is we und]/& t peace ( m9d :i* arises f a p]suasion ( our int]e/ 9 ! fav\r ( ,god4 ,our peace ) ,god is imm$iately connect$ ) our fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,our peace ( m9d is connect$ ) our k ( ! s9c]ity ( our fai?4 ,if our he>t condemn u n1 we h confid5ce t[>d ,god4 ,! way to enjoy peace is to increase 9 all holy dispositions & to ab\nd 9 e good "w4 ,if ! apo/le wi%$ grace & peace to ,*ri/ians1 surely !y %\ld feel "s solicitude to enjoy !m4--,j4 ,la?rop1 ,d4,d4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #c-ad4 ,praise = ! ,"w ( ! ,tr9ity 9 ! ,gospel ( ,grace4 ,^! v]ses are an outbur/ ( descriptive eloqu5ce t ev5 ! ample res\rces ( ! ,greek language seem too meagre to adequately express4 ,! gr&eur & v>iety ( ideas1 & ! necess>y vagu5ess ( ! phrases by :i* ^? ideas are convey$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 create a difficulty 9 putt+ ! subject into a practical homiletic =m4 ,x may help u if we reg>d ! passage z an outp\r+ ( praise = ! "w ( ! ,tr9ity 9 ! ,gospel ( grace1 ! "p ( ea* p]son 9 ! ,tr9ity be+ di/9ctly recognis$ z contribut+ to ! unity ( ! :ole4 ,i4 ,! ,gospel ( grace orig9at$ 9 ! love ( ! ,fa!r4--#a4 ,he ha? *os5 u to hol9ess4 ,bless$ be ! ,god & ,fa!r 4 4 4 :o ha? *os5 u 4 4 4 t we %\ld be holy & )\t blame be=e ,him 9 love 7v]s4 #c1 #d74 ,! love ( ,god ! ,fa!r gave ,*ri/ to ! _w1 & 9 ,him ! human race is d[]$ ) all spiritual bless+s 9 heav5ly places4 ,! bless+s f heav5 l9k u to heav51 & w by-&-by br+ u to heav51 :]e ^? bless+s w be enjoy$ 9 unre/rict$ fulness4 ,be=e "t began1 9 ! free play ( ,8 inf9ite love1 ,god ! ,fa!r1 =esee+ ! s9 & mis]y t w\ld come to pass1 resolv$ to save man1 & to save him 9 ,8 own way & = ,8 own purpose4 ,man 0 to be sav$ 9 ,*ri/1 & by believ+ly receiv+ ,*ri/2 & 8 salvation 0 n to free him f moral obligation1 b to plant 9 him pr9ciples ( hol9ess by :i* he c\ld live a blameless life be=e ,god4 ,he *ose = ,himself t we might love ,him & f9d our satisfaction 9 ! p]petual discov]y ( ,8 great love to u4 ,! true progression ( ! ,*ri/ian life is a gr[? ( ! ev]-wid5+ k ( ! love ( ,god4 ,love is ! ess5ce & ! cr[n ( hol9ess4 #b4 ,he ha? orda9$ u to son%ip4--,hav+ pr$e/9at$ u unto ! adoption ( *ildr5 by ,*ri/ ,jesus ,himself 7v]4 #e74 ,! son%ip is n by natural "r ( inh]itance1 b by adoption4 ,x is an act ( ,div9e grace1 undes]v$ & unexpect$4 ,x is said t1 aft] ! battle ( ,au/]litz1 ,napoleon adopt$ ! *ildr5 ( ! soldi]s :o _h fall54 ,!y 7 support$ & educat$ by ! ,/ate1 &1 z belong+ to ! family ( ! emp]or1 7 all[$ to atta* ! "n ( ,napoleon to _! own4 ,?is 0 n ! adoption ( love1 b z a recognition ( s]vice r5d]$ by _! fa!rs4 ,none c adopt into ! family ( ,god b ,god ,himself1 & x is an act on ,8 "p ( pure1 unm]it$ love4 ,he raises u to ! highe/ dignity1 & end[s u ) unspeakable privileges1 :5 ,he makes u ,8 *ildr52 & our lives %\ld be 9 h>mony ) s di/+ui%$ a relation%ip4 #c4 ,he ha? accept$ u 9 ,*ri/4--,:]e9 ,he ha? made u accept$ 9 ! ,belov$ 7v]4 #f74 ,*ri/1 ! belov$ ,"o1 is ! special object ( ! ,fa!r's love1 & all :o are unit$ to ,*ri/ by fai? become %>]s 9 ! love ) :i* ! ,div9e ,fa!r reg>ds ,8 ,son4 ,x is only 9 & ?r\gh ,*ri/ t we are admitt$ into ! ,div9e family4 ,god loves u 9 ,*ri/1 & ! m s because we love ,*ri/4 ,we are accept$ to a life ( hol9ess & a s]vice ( love4 ,*ri/ is ! patt]n ( our son%ip & ! means ( our adoption4 ,! love ( ,god to ! race f9ds an outlet ?r\gh ! p]son & graci\s int]v5tion ( ,8 ,son4 ,,ii4 ,! ,gospel ( grace 0 wr\ght out by ! suff]+s ( ! ,son4--#a4 ,9 ,him we h =giv5ess ( s9s4 ,9 :om we h r$emption ?r\gh ,8 blood1 ! =giv5ess ( s9s 7v]4 #g74 ,h[ little d we realise ! greatness & bless$ness ( ! p>don ( s96 ,x may seem difficult to expla9 h[ ! =giv5ess ( s9s is connect$ ) ! suff]+s & dea? ( ,*ri/2 b !re is no fact 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t writ+s m cle>ly reveal$ or m emphatically repeat$ ?an ?is4 ,! dea? ( ,*ri/ 0 an act ( submission on behalf ( mank9d to ! ju/ice ( ! p5alties ( violat+ ! et]nal law ( righte\sness--an act 9 :i* our own submission n only receiv$ a transc5d5t expression1 b 0 really & vitally includ$2 x 0 an act :i* secur$ ! de/ruction ( s9 9 all :o1 ?r\gh fai?1 are re/or$ to union ) ,*ri/2 x 0 an act 9 :i* !re 0 a revelation ( ! righte\sness ( ,god :i* mu/ o!rwise h be5 reveal$ 9 ! infliction ( ! p5alty ( s9 on ! human race4 ,in/ead ( inflict+ suff]+ ,god has elect$ to endure x1 t ^? :o rep5t ( s9 may receive =giv5ess1 & may inh]it et]nal glory4 ,x 0 great] to endure suff]+ ?an to inflict x 7,dale74 ,! =giv5ess is free1 full1 & complete4 #b4 ,9 ,him we h ! revelation ( ! my/]y ( ! ,div9e w4--,:]e9 ,he ha? ab\nd$ t[>d u 9 all wisdom & prud5ce2 hav+ made kn[n to u ! my/]y ( ,8 w 7v]s4 #h1 #i74 ,! w ( ,god is to advance ! ultimate glori\s de/9y ( ! :ole creation4 ,?is sublime purpose 0 = ages an unreveal$ my/]y1 unkn[n to ! prophets1 psalmi/s1 & sa9ts ( e>li] times4 ,9 ! dep?s ( ! ,div9e c\nsels ?is purpose 0 to be c>ri$ out by ,*ri/1 & x is reveal$ only ?r\gh & 9 ,him4 ,! believ] 9 ,*ri/ discov]s 9 ,him1 n only 8 own bless$ness1 b also ! ultimate glory ( all :o are sav+ly unit$ to ! great ,r$eem]4 ,! ab\nd+ grace ( ,god be/[s wisdom to appreh5d a l>g] k ( ! ways & w ( ,god1 & prud5ce to practically apply t k 9 ! conduct ( life4 #c4 ,9 ,him we enjoy ! unity & gr&eur ( ! heav5ly inh]itance4--,t 9 ! disp5sation ( ! fulness ( times ,he might ga!r toge!r 9 "o all ?+s 9 ,*ri/1 4 4 4 9 :om also we h obta9$ an inh]itance1 4 4 4 t we %\ld be to ! praise ( ,8 glory 7v]s4 #aj-ab74 ,! fulness ( times mu/ ref] to ! ,gospel age & ! glori\s ages to foll[1 9 :i* ! accompli%m5t ( ! ,div9e purpose w become m app>5t4 ,t purpose is to heal up ! e/rangem5t ( man f ,god1 & to re/ore moral h>mony to ! univ]se1 :i* has be5 disord]$ by ! introduction ( s94 ,! great ag5t 9 ! unify+ & h>monis+ ( all ?+s is ,*ri/1 :o is ! c5tre & circumf]5ce ( all4 ,! angels :o nev] s9n$1 & ! sa9ts :o are made su* by r$eem+ m]cy1 w %>e toge!r ! inh]itance ( bliss provid$ by ! suff]+ & triumphant ,*ri/4 ,"o f9al glory w consi/1 n 9 ! re/oration ( ! solit>y s\l to solit>y communion ) ,god1 b 9 ! fell[%ip ( all ! bless$ ) ! bless$ness ( ! univ]se z well z ) ! bless$ness ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,! ,gospel ( grace is confirm$ & realis$ by ! op]ation ( ! ,holy ,_s4--#a4 ,by ,him we he> & und]/& ! ,^w ( tru?4 ,9 :om ye also tru/$1 aft] t ye he>d ! ^w ( tru?1 ! gospel ( y\r salvation 7v]4 #ac74 ,! ,gospel is emphatically ! ,^w ( tru?2 x is reliable hi/ory1 n romance--a revelation ( tru?s ess5tial to salvation4 ,x is ! function ( ! ,holy ,_s to illum9ate ! m9d by ! in/rum5tality ( ! tru?1 to apply ! ,^w to ! consci5ce1 & to reg5]ate ! he>t4 ,he takes ( ! ?+s ( ,*ri/ & %[s !m unto u1 & ! vision leads on to a spiritual trans=mation4 #b4 ,by ,him we are seal$ z an e>ne/ ( possess+ ! full inh]itance ( bless+4--,ye 7 seal$ ) t ,holy ,_s ( promise1 :i* is ! e>ne/ ( our inh]itance 7v]s4 #ac1 #ad74 ,! "w ( ! ,_s broke d[n all class di/9ctions4 ,! ,jewi% ,*ri/ians discov]$ t ! exclusive privileges ( _! race _h pass$ away4 ,all believ]s 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :e!r ,jew or ,g5tile1 receiv$ ! assurance ( ! ,_s t all ! pr]ogatives & bless+s ( ,god's et]nal k+dom 7 !irs4 ,! seal ( ! ,_s is ! ,div9e atte/ation to ! believ+ s\l ( its admission into ! fav\r ( ,god1 & ! gu>antee ( ultimately ent]+ into ! full possession & enjoym5t ( ! heav5ly inh]itance4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,gospel ( grace is ! h>moni\s "w ( ! bless$ ,tr9ity4 #b4 ,! grace ( ! ,gospel is realiz$ by fai?4 #c4 ,praise = ! gift ( ! ,gospel %\ld be cont9ually (f]$ to ! ,triune ,god4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #c-f4 ,! ,doctr9e ( ,pr$e/9ation4--,nei!r ,calv9ism nor ,arm9ianism has solv$ ! problem pres5t$ 9 ?is *apt]4 ,l difficulties meet u 9 ,god's provid5tial deal+s--ay1 9 ! work+s ( ,8 natural laws2 =1 z a brilliant au?or has said1 ,nature is a t]rible ,calv9i/4--,lange4 ,election4--,x is above logic & philosophy & ev5 te*nical !ology1 ev5 z on _m1 & ^!1 ! mo/ important subjects1 ! he>t is a bett] tea*] ?an ! head4 ,9 ^! matt]s ,i am s fe>ful t ,i d>e n speak fur!r--yea1 almo/ none o!rwise ?an ! text does1 z x 71 lead me by ! h&4--,ridley4 ,my/]y ( election4--,^? :o are will+ are always ! elect2 ^? :o w n are n elect$4 ,_m m5 are wrapp$ up 9 ! doctr9es ( election & pr$e/9ation2 b t is ! height ( imp]t95ce4 ,!y are tru?s belong+ to ,god alone2 & if y are p]plex$ by !m1 x is only because y tr\ble y\rself ab\t ?+s :i* d n conc]n y4 ,y only ne$ to "k t ,god su/a9s y ) all ,8 might 9 ! w9n+ ( y\r salvation if y w only rightly use ,8 help4 ,:oev] d\bts ?is is l a crew ( a boat work+ ) all _! might aga9/ ! tide & yet go+ back h\r aft] h\r2 !n !y notice t ! tide turns1 :ile at ! same "t ! w9d spr+s up & fills _! sails4 ,! coxswa9 cries1 ,pull away1 boys6 w9d & tide fav\r y6 ,b !y answ]1 ,:at c we d ) ! o>s8 don't ! w9d & tide take away our free ag5cy8--,h4 ,w4 ,bee*]4 ,v]4 #c4 ,spiritual ,bless+s4 ,i4 ,!y are accommodat$ to our spiritual wants & desires1 !y come d[n f heav51 prep>e u = heav51 & w be complet$ 9 our admission to heav54--,! influ5ces ( ! ,_s are heav5ly gifts1 ! r5ovation ( ! he>t by a ,div9e op]ation is wisdom f above1 ! r5ew$ ,*ri/ian is born f above & becomes a spiritual man1 ! /ate ( immortality ,*ri/ has pur*as$ = believ]s is an inh]itance res]v$ = !m 9 heav51 9 ! resurrection !y w be clo!d ) a h\se f heav51 ) spiritual & heav5ly bodies1 & !y w sit toge!r 9 heav5ly places 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,,ii4 ,! bless+s grant$ to ! ,ephesians are t5d]$ to u4--,he (f]s u ! hon\rs & felicities ( adoption & ! remission ( all our s9s ?r\gh ! atonem5t ( ,8 ,son4 ,he has propos$ = our acceptance an inh]itance incorruptible 9 ! heav5s4 ,we h happi] advantages to become acqua9t$ ) ! doctr9es & precepts ( ! ,gospel ?an ! primitive ,*ri/ians c\ld enjoy4 ,if !y 7 b\nd to give ?anks = _! privileges1 h[ crim9al mu/ be +ratitude "u ours6 ,we mu/ "o day answ] be=e ,god = all ! spiritual bless+s ,he has s5t u4--,la?rop4 ,v]s4 #d-f4 ,! ,nature1 ,s\rce1 & ,purposes ( ,spiritual ,bless+s4 ,i4 ,god *ose & pr$e/9at$ ^! ,ephesian ,*ri/ians be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w4--,we mu/ n s conceive ( ,god's election & ! influ5ce ( ,8 grace z to set aside our free ag5cy & f9al acc\ntabl5ess2 nor mu/ we s expla9 away ,god's sov]eignty & grace z to exalt man to a /ate ( indep5d5ce4 ,n[1 s f> z ! grace ( ,god 9 ! salvation ( s9n]s is absolute & unconditional1 election or pr$e/9ation is s1 & no f>!r4 ,if we consid] election z x respects ! f9al be/[m5t ( salvation1 x is pla9ly conditional4 ,to imag9e t ,god *ooses "s to et]nal life )\t reg>d to _! fai? & hol9ess is to suppose t "s are sav$ )\t ^! qualifications or sav$ contr>y to ,8 purpose4 ,god ha? *os5 u to salvation ?r\gh sanctification ( ! ,_s & belief ( ! tru?4 ,,ii4 ,consid] ! spiritual qualifications to :i* ! ,ephesians 7 *os54--,to be holy & )\t blame be=e ,him 9 love 7v]4 #d74 ,hol9ess consi/s 9 ! con=mity ( ! s\l to ! ,div9e nature & w & is oppos$ to all moral evil4 ,love is a mo/ ess5tial "p ( ! "* ( ! sa9t4 ,*>ity out ( a pure he>t is ! end ( ! comm&m5t4 ,)\t *>ity all our pret5sions to ,gospel hol9ess are va94 ,,iii4 ,consid] ! adoption to :i* believ]s are pr$e/9at$ 7v]4 #e74--,our son%ip is n our native "r1 b ! effect ( ,god's graci\s adoption4 #a4 ,x implies a /ate ( fre$om 9 opposition to bondage4 ,believ]s are free z be+ deliv]$ f ! bondage ( s91 & z hav+ ne> access to ,god & intimate communion ) ,him4 ,*ildr5 are usually admitt$ to t famili> int]c\rse :i* is d5i$ to s]vants4 #b4 ,adoption br+s u "u ! peculi> c>e ( ,god's provid5ce4 #c4 ,includes a title to a glori\s resurrection f ! dead & to an et]nal inh]itance 9 ! heav5s4 ,if believ]s are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 !n _! temp] mu/ be a *ildlike temp]1 a temp] correspond+ to _! relation1 condition1 & "*4 ,,iv4 ,t all spiritual bless+s are d]iv$ to u ?r\gh ,*ri/ 7v]s4 #e1 #f74 ,v4 ,! reason ( ,god's *oos+ believ]s 9 ,*ri/ & pr$e/9at+ !m to adoption is ! good pleasure ( ,8 w 7v]4 #e74--;,if we admit we are s9ful1 fall5 creatures1 unwor?y ( ,god's fav\r & insuffici5t = our own r$emption1 !n our salvation mu/ ultimately be resolv$ into ,god's good pleasure4 ,!re is no o!r s\rce f :i* x c be d]iv$4 ,if dea? is our des]t1 our deliv]ance mu/ be by grace4 ,,vi4 ,! great purpose = :i* ,god has *os5 & call$ u is ! praise ( ! glory ( ,8 grace 7v]4 #f74--;,god has made ?is display ( ,8 grace t unwor?y creatures might apply to ,him = salvation4 ,we are to praise ! glory ( ,god's grace by a *e]ful compliance ) ! precepts & ?ankful acceptance ( ! bless+s ( ! ,gospel1 by a holy life1 & by enc\rag+ o!rs to accept t grace4 ,believ]s w1 9 a m p]fect mann]1 %[ =? ! praise ( ,god's glori\s grace 9 ! future _w4--,la?rop4 ,v]s4 #e1 #f4 ,! ,glory ( ,div9e ,grace-- ,i4 ,is ! sublime outcome ( ! ,div9e w4--,accord+ to ,8 w 7v]4 #e74 ,,ii4 ,is a signal display ( joy\s b5evol5ce4--,accord+ to ! good pleasure ( ,8 w 7v]4 #e74 ,,iii4 ,dem&s pr(\nd & grateful recognition4--,to ! praise ( ! glory ( ,8 grace 7v]4 #f74 ,v]4 #e4 ,! ,adoption ( ,*ildr5 by ,jesus ,*ri/4--,expla9 ! nature ( ! privilege4 ,i4 ,its greatness4--#a4 ,f ! ,be+ by :om x is conf]r$4 #b4 ,f ! price at :i* x 0 procur$4 #c4 ,f ! inh]itance :i* x conveys4 #d4 ,f ! mann] 9 :i* x is be/[$4 ,! new bir?4 ,,ii4 ,its b5efits4--#a4 ,! _s ( adoption4 #b4 ,div9e c>e & protection4 #c4 ,div9e pity & compassion4 #d4 ,ov]rul+ all trials = spiritual good4 ,,iii4 ,! evid5ces ( its possession4--#a4 ,! image ( ,god4 #b4 ,! love ( ,god4 #c4 ,! love ( ! bre?r54 ,,iv4 ,its appropriate duties4--,! *ildr5 ( ,god ought--#a4 ,to walk wor?y ( _! high vocation4 #b4 ,to be subject to _! ,fa!r's w bo? 9 do+ & 9 suff]+4 #c4 ,to be m9dful ( :at !y owe to _! spiritual k9dr$4 #d4 ,to long = _! heav5ly home4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,v]4 #f4 ,! ,adopt+ ,love ( ,god4 ,i4 ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! ,belov$ ( ! ,fa!r4--,f et]nity dur+ ! prep>atory disp5sation 9 ! days ( ,8 fle%2 n[2 = ev]4 ,an ineffable love4 ,,ii4 ,! ,fa!r's love ( believ]s is on acc\nt ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4--,he accepts !m = ! sake ( ,*ri/ z unit$ to ,*ri/4 ,acceptance di/9ct f p>don4 ,,iii4 ,! ,fa!r's acceptance ( believ]s is an act ( sov]eign grace4--,irrespective ( _! m]it4 ,nei!r ! necessity ( ! atonem5t nor ! obligation ( fai? is inconsi/5t ) acceptance by grace4 ,,iv4 ,! ,fa!r's acceptance ( believ]s = ! sake ( ,*ri/ promotes ,8 own glory4--,8 glory is ! end ( all ?+s4 ,implore all to seek acceptance ) ,god ?r\gh ,*ri/4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,v]s4 #g1 #h4 ,r$emption ?r\gh ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! subjects ( ?is r$emption4--,r$emption1 ?\gh (f]$ )\t di/9ction to all :o he> ! ,gospel1 is actually be/[$ only on ^? :o rep5t ( _! s9s & believe on ! ,savi\r4 ,,ii4 ,! nature ( ?is r$emption4--,!re is a tw(old r$emption--! r$emption ( ! s\l f ! guilt ( s9 by p>don1 & ! r$emption ( ! body f ! p[] ( ! grave by ! resurrection4 ,! =m] ( ^! is int5d$4 ,b ^! two privileges are connect$4 ,! remission ( s91 :i* is a release f our obligation to puni%m5t1 is accompani$ ) a title to et]nal life4 ,,iii4 ,! way & mann] 9 :i* believ]s become p>tak]s ( ?is privilege4--,?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,! dea? ( ,*ri/ is ! gr\nd ( our hope4 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ?r\gh ^: blood we obta9 =giv5ess1 is ! ,belov$4 ,?is "* ( ,*ri/ %[s ! excell5ce ( ,8 sacrifice & displays ! grace ( ,god 9 giv+ ,him = u4 ,,iv4 ,obs]ve ! f\ndation f :i* our r$emption fl[s4--,! ri*es ( ,8 grace4 ,e bless+ be/[$ on s9n]s is by grace2 b ! bless+ ( =giv5ess is accord+ to ! ri*es1 ! exce$+1 ! unse>*able ri*es ( grace4 ,v4 ,9 ?is disp5sation ( m]cy ,god has ab\nd$ to u 9 all wisdom & prud5ce4--,! mo/ glori\s display ( ,god's wisdom is 9 ! "w ( our r$emption4 ,"h ! p]fections ( ,god appe> 9 ! brighte/ lu/re & mo/ beautiful h>mony4 ,9 ?is disp5sation !re is a door ( hope op5$ to ! mo/ unwor?y1 believ]s h ! greate/ possible security1 & x holds =? ! mo/ awful t]rors aga9/ s9 & ! mo/ p[]ful motives to ob$i5ce4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #g4 ,p>don an ,act ( ,sov]eign ,grace4--,?is free & graci\s pleasure ( ,god or purpose ( ,8 w to act t[>ds s9n]s accord+ to ,8 own abundant goodness is ano!r ?+ t influ5ces =giv5ess4 ,p>don fl[s imm$iately f a sov]eign act ( free grace4 ,?is free purpose ( ,god's w & grace = ! p>don+ ( s9n]s is t :i* is pr9cipally int5d$ :5 we say1 ,!re is =giv5ess ) ,him2 t is1 ,he is pleas$ to =give1 & s to d is agreeable to ,8 nature4 ,n[ ! my/]y ( ?is grace is deep2 x is et]nal1 & !re=e incompreh5sible4 ,few !re are ^: he>ts are rais$ to a contemplation ( x4 ,m5 re/ & cont5t !mselves 9 a g5]al notion ( m]cy :i* w n be advantage\s to _! s\ls4 ,fre$ !y w\ld be f puni%m5t2 b :at x is to be =giv5 !y inquire n4 ,s :at !y "k ( x !y come easily by1 b w f9d 9 ! issue x w /& !m 9 little /ead4 ,b ^! f\nta9s ( ,god's act+s are reveal$ t !y may be ! f\nta9s ( our com=ts4--,john ,ow54 ,v]4 #h4 ,! ,h>mony ( ,*ri/ianity 9 its ,p]sonal ,influ5ce4 ,i4 ,! wisdom & prud5ce ( ! ,gospel are manife/$ by %[+ ) equal di/9ctness ! ,div9e ju/ice & m]cy4--,ju/ice does n arre/ ! h& ( m]cy2 m]cy does n re/ra9 ! h& ( ju/ice4 ,!y speak ) a unit$ voice1 !y comm& ) a unit$ au?ority1 !y %9e ) a unit$ glory4 ,nei!r excels4 ,! "o does n ov]be> ! o!r4 ,_! common spl5d\r is l ! neutral t9t1 ! effulg5t col\rlessness ( ! undecompos$ ray4 ,,ii4 ,by exhibit+ ! inc>nate ,son z alike ! object ( love & adoration4 ,,iii4 ,by insi/+ mo/ uni=mly on ,div9e grace & human responsibility4 ,,iv4 ,by ! proposal ( ! free/ t]ms ( acceptance & ! en=cem5t ( ! mo/ univ]sal practice ( ob$i5ce4 ,v4 ,by inspir+ ! mo/ elevat$ joy 9 connection ) ! deepe/ self-abhorr5ce4 ,,vi4 ,by display+ ! diff]5t conduct pursu$ by ! ,deity t[>ds s9 & ! s9n]4 ,,vii4 ,by comb9+ ! g5u9e humility ( ! ,gospel ) our dignity z creatures & our consci5ti\sness z sa9ts4 ,,viii4 ,by caus+ all sup]natural influ5ce to op]ate ?r\gh our rational p[]s & by intellig5t means4 ,,ix4 ,by re/+ our evid5ce ( safety & spiritual welf>e ^u p]sonal virtues4 ,x4 ,by supply+ ! abs5ce ( enslav+ fe> ) salut>y caution4 ,,xi4 ,! actual exi/5ce ( our deprav$ nature & ! "w ( sanctification 9 u press+ =w>d to its maturity t5d to t regulat$ temp]am5t ( m9d :i* we urge4 ,,xii4 ,c]ta9 views ( p]sonal conduct are s c\pl$ 9 ! ,gospel ) ! noble/ views ( grace t any improp] w>p+ ( our m9ds is c\nt]act$4 ,,xiii4 ,:ile ! di/9ctive bless+s & hon\rs ( ! ,*ri/ian might t5d to elate him1 he is affect$ by ! mo/ opposite motives4 ,,xiv4 ,god ab\nds 9 ?is wisdom & prud5ce t[>ds u by mo/ /rongly ab/ract+ u f ! ?+s ( e>? & yet giv+ u ! deepe/ int]e/ 9 its relations & engagem5ts4--,all ! tru?s ( revelation are only p>ts ( "o sy/em1 b _! effects ^u ! believ+ m9d are common & int]*angeable4 ,!re is no extrane\s1 no irreconcilable1 no confus+ elem5t 9 ,*ri/ianity4 ,x is ( ,"o2 x is "o4 ,& if we be ,*ri/ians1 our exp]i5ce w be ! c\nt]p>t ( x4 ,z x works out f app>5t %ocks & collisions its p]fect unity1 s %all our exp]i5ce be wr\ght 9 ! same way4 ,9 obey+ f our he>ts its =m1 :atev] ( its influ5ce may seem to int]f]e ) ea* o!r1 !y w all be f\nd to e/abli% our he>t2 z ! oppos+ curr5ts (t5 swell ! tide & m pr\dly waft ! noble b>k x c>ries1 z ! c\nt]balanc+ =ces ( ! firmam5t be> ! /> onw>d 9 its unquiv]+ poise & undeviat+ revolution4--,r4 ,w4 ,hamilton4 ,v]s4 #i-ab4 ,! ,my/]y ( ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,! sov]eign grace ( ,god 9 mak+ kn[n to u ! my/]y ( ,8 w4--#a4 ,! ,gospel is call$ ! my/]y ( ,god's w1 ! my/]y :i* f ! beg9n+ 0 hid 9 ,god1 & ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/4 ,n t ^! phrases repres5t ! ,gospel z obscure & un9telligible1 b t ! ,gospel s*eme 0 undiscov]able by ! ef=ts & rese>*es ( human reason & c\ld be made kn[n to m5 only by ! light ( ,div9e revelation4 ,!re are _m ?+s 9 ! ,gospel :i* are & w rema9 incompreh5sible to human reason2 b ?\gh we _c fully compreh5d !m1 we may suffici5tly und]/& !m4 #b4 ,god has made kn[n to u ,8 w accord+ to ! good pleasure :i* ,he purpos$ 9 ,himself4--,?\gh ! reason ( ,8 adm9i/ration is n made kn[n to u1 yet all ,8 purposes are direct$ by consummate wisdom4 ,he is ,sov]eign 9 ! di/ribution ( ,8 fav\rs2 ,8 goodness to u is no wrong to ! hea!n4 ,,ii4 ,! purpose ( ,god 9 mak+ kn[n to u ! my/]y ( ,8 w 7v]4 #aj74--a4 ,! ,gospel is call$ ! disp5sation ( ! fulness ( times4 ,x 0 introduc$ at ! "t exactly orda9$ 9 ! purpose1 & expressly pr$ict$ 9 ! ,^w ( ,god1 & 9 ?is s5se may be call$ ! disp5sation ( ! fulness ( times4 #b4 ,"o end ( ?is disp5sation 0 t ,god might ga!r toge!r 9 "o all ?+s 9 ,*ri/ 7v]4 #aj74--,to =m "o body 9 ,*ri/1 to collect "o ,*ur*1 "o great k+dom "u ,him4 #c4 ,! ,gospel is int5d$ to unite 9 ,*ri/ all ?+s bo? :i* are 9 heav5 & :i* are 9 e>?4--,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ consi/s ( ! :ole family 9 heav5 & e>?4 ,"h is a p[]ful argum5t = ,*ri/ian love & = ,*ri/ian c&\r4 ,,iii4 ,9 ,him we h obta9$ an inh]itance t we %\ld be to ! praise ( ,8 glory :o fir/ tru/$ 9 ,*ri/4--,! believ+ ,jews 7 ! fir/ :o tru/$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,!y1 ) ! believ+ ,g5tiles1 7 made heirs ( ,god1 n only to ! privileges ( ,8 ,*ur* on e>?1 b to an inh]itance also 9 ! heav5s4 ,z !y _h fir/ obta9$ an inh]itance & fir/ tru/$ 9 ,*ri/1 s !y %\ld be fir/ to ! praise ( ,god's glory4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,*ri/ & ,creation4--,if ! ,div9e purpose ( salvation 0 regulative = ! creation ( ! _w1 !n mu/ salvation z well z creation be gr\nd$ on ! orig9al ,m$iator4 ,b t all creation %\ld be ?us gr\nd$ 9 ,him includes a tw(old idea--t n only 7 all ?+s creat$ by ,him1 b also = ,him1 :o is to br+ to completion bo? ! sav+ purpose ( ,god z also ! :ole developm5t ( ! _w :i* t5ds t[>ds ! realisation ( ! purpose ( ,god4 ,& because ! _w has n yet rea*$ ?is goal1 !n all ?+s h progressively _! exi/5ce 9 ,him2 & x _c fail1 because ! goal ( ! _w e/abli%$ 9 ,him mu/ be realis$4 ,b h[ ?is goal ( ! _w is conceiv$ (1 ?is v]se %[s1 :5 x is m5tion$ z ! f9al goal ( ! in/itution ( ,god's grace t all ?+s may be ga!r$ 9 ,*ri/ z 9 a c5tre4 ,he has be5 appo9t$ to be ?is c5tral po9t ( ! univ]se1 z ! univ]se 0 creat$ 9 ,him2 b "h x is po9t$ out t ,he mu/ aga9 become s1 because a dislocation 9 ! orig9al con/itution ( ! _w has tak5 place by s91 ^: removal aga9 ! disp5sation ( grace mu/ h 9 view4 ,! goal ( ! _w is no long] reg>d$ z ! p]fect$ k+dom ( ,god1 9 :i* ! absolute1 univ]sal ,lord%ip ( ,god is realis$1 9 contra/ to ! e>?ly1 m$iatorial ,lord%ip ( ,*ri/1 :i* ! latt] gives back to ! ,fa!r1 & t ! exaltation ( ,*ri/ is ext5d$ ov] ev]y?+ :i* has a "n bo? 9 ?is _w & 9 ! future4 ,"o _c ?9k ( ! goal ( ! _w )\t ,him 9 :om ev5 creation has its root4--,weiss4 ,v]s4 #aa1 #ab4 ,*ri/ ! ,inh]itance ( ! ,sa9ts4--#a4 ,*ri/ ! ,m$iator is t p]son 9 :om believ]s h ?is heav5ly inh]itance1 z !y h all _! o!r spiritual bless+s lead+ to heav5 9 ,him4 ,e believ] ha? already obta9$ ?is glori\s inh]itance1 ?\gh n 9 complete p]sonal possession4 #b4 ,z ,god is an absolute work]1 sov]eign ,"l ( all ,8 actions1 ,8 w be+ ,8 only rule1 s ,8 w is always jo9$ ) & f\nd$ ^u ! light ( c\nsel & wisdom1 & !re=e ,he c w no?+ b :at is equitable & j4 #c4 ,x is no small privilege = any to be tru/]s 9 ,*ri/ be=e o!rs4 ,x is a matt] ( _! comm5dation2 x glorifies ,god 9 s f> z _! example & exp]i5ce may prove an enc\rag+ motive to o!rs4 ,x c>ries sev]al advantages2 ! soon] a man closes ) ,*ri/1 ! "w w be done m easily1 he is ! soon] fre$ f s91 ! soon] capacitat$ to d m s]vice to ,god1 & 8 conc]nm5ts are ! soon] out ( haz>d4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,! ,gospel ( y\r ,salvation4 ,i4 ,! import ( ! salvation proclaim$ 9 ! ,gospel4--,x is deliv]ance f all ! evils t h be5 br\ght on u by ! ,fall4 #a4 ,f ignorance1 n ( sci5ce1 b ( ,god4 #b4 ,f guilt1 or ! p5alty :i* ! law inflicts4 #c4 ,f ! p[] ( s91 ( :i* we are slaves4 #d4 ,f ! sorr[s & calamities ( life1 :i* x does n remove1 b alleviate & trans=m4 #e4 ,f ! p[] & fe> ( dea?4 #f4 ,f ev]la/+ p]dition4 ,,ii4 ,! p]sons to :om ?is view ( ! ,gospel is specially applicable4--#a4 ,to ! unconv]t$4 ,x tea*es !m :at !y are4 #b4 ,to ! awak5$4 ,x tea*es !m :at !y ne$4 #c4 ,to believ]s4 ,x awak5s _! gratitude1 x reproves _! lukew>mness1 x /imulates _! *>ity4 ,,iii4 ,! reflections to :i* ?is view ( ! ,gospel gives rise4--,h[ preci\s 9 our e/imation %\ld be--#a4 ! ,gospel1 #b4 ! ,savi\r1 #c4 ! ,savi\r's "w1 #d4 ! ,savi\r's ord9ances1 #e4 ! ,savi\r's s]vants & p1 #f4 ! ,savi\r's second com+4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,! ,tru? & ,div9ity ( ! ,*ri/ian ,religion4 ,i4 ,x is reasonable to suppose t ,god %\ld at "s "t or season fully & cle>ly reveal unto m5 ! tru? conc]n+ ,himself & conc]n+ !m z ,he & !y /& relat$ to ea* o!r1 conc]n+ ,8 nature & w1 & conc]n+ our /ate & duty4--,argu$ f #a4 ,8 goodness1 #b4 ,8 wisdom1 #c4 ,8 ju/ice1 #d4 ,8 ,div9e maje/y4 ,,ii4 ,t no o!r revelation ( t k9d & importance has be5 made1 :i* c ) good probability pret5d to h ?us proce$$ f ,god1 s z by ,him to h be5 design$ = a g5]al1 p]petual1 complete in/ruction & obligation ( mank9d4--#a4 ,paganism did n proce$ f ,div9e revelation1 b f human inv5tion or diabolical sugge/ion4 ,all ! pagan religions vani%$1 toge!r ) ! c\nt5ance ( secul> au?ority & p[] su/a9+ !m4 #b4 ,mohamm$anism an impo/ure4 #c4 ,judaism 0 defective4 7#a7 ,?is revelation 0 n g5]al--n direct$1 nor int5d$ to in/ruct & oblige mank9d4 7#b7 ,z ?is revelation 0 p>ticul>1 s 0 x also p>tial--z ,god did n by x speak ,8 m9d to all1 s did ,he n !re9 speak out all ,8 m9d4 7#c7 ,x 0 n design$ = p]petual obligation & use4 ,conclusion4--,no o!r religion1 except ,*ri/ianity1 :i* has be5 or is 9 be+1 c reasonably pret5d to h proce$$ f ,god z a univ]sal1 complete1 & f9al decl>ation ( ,8 m9d & w to mank9d4--,b>r[4 ,v]s4 #ac1 #ad4 ,! ,assurance ( ! ,*ri/ian ,inh]itance4--,by ! fir/ act ( fai? ! :ole t5d5cies ( man's life are rev]s$4 ,until !n ! pres5t has be5 8 _w & ! e>? 8 place ( re/2 !n1 by ! inspiration ( ! cross1 a spiritual _w draws ^u 8 view1 t ev]la/+ region becomes 8 home1 & life assumes ! "* ( a pilgrimage4 ,we ne$ to h ! deep assurance ( ! immortal k+dom 9 ord] to live an e>ne/ life 9 a _w l ?is4 ,i4 ,! nature ( ! assurance4--,! voices ( promises 9 ! ,*ri/ian's s\l--! long+s1 aspirations1 hopes1 ris+ f ! ,_s ( ,god )9 u--are m ?an promises2 !y are e>ne/s1 i4e4 mo/ c]ta9 assurances ( ! inh]itance to come4 ,?is inh]itance ( spiritual life consi/s ( ?ree great elem5ts--love1 p[]1 bless$ness4 ,,ii4 ,! necessity ( ! assurance4--,! inh]itance is giv51 b n rea*$4 ,betwe5 ! gift & its atta9m5t !re lies a long pa? ( conflict 9 :i* ! old /ruggle betwe5 ! fle% & ! ,_s reveals itself 9 ?ree =ms3 #a4 ,s5se aga9/ ! s\l2 #b4 ,! pres5t aga9/ ! future2 #c4 ,/eadfa/ "w aga9/ ! rov+ prop5sities ( ! he>t4--,e4 ,l4 ,hull4 ,! ,holy ,_s & ! ,e>ne/ ( ! ,inh]itance4 ,i4 ,! "* ( ! inh]itance4--,! tea*+ ( ! passage is t heav5 is like/ ! selecte/ mom5ts ( devotion t a ,*ri/ian has on e>?4 ,heav5 is ! p]fect+ ( ! life ( ! ,_s begun "h1 & ! l(tie/ atta9m5ts ( t life "h are b ! beg9n+s & infantile movem5ts ( immature be+s4 ,,ii4 ,! gr\nds ( c]ta9ty t we %all ultimately possess ! fulness ( ! inh]itance4--,! true gr\nd ( c]ta9ty lies 9 ?is1 t y h ! ,_s 9 y\r he>t1 op]at+ ,8 own lik5ess & m\ld+ y1 seal+ y1 aft] ,8 own /amp & image4 #a4 ,! v fact ( su* a relation betwe5 man & ,god is itself ! great assurance ( immortality & ev]la/+ life4 #b4 ,! *>act]i/ics t are produc$ by ?is ,holy ,_s's indwell+1 bo? 9 ! p]fectness & imp]fection1 are ! great gu>antee ( ! inh]itance be+ ours4 #c4 ,! ,holy ,_s 9 a man's he>t makes him desire & believe 9 ! inh]itance4--,a4 ,macl>54 ,! ,fai? ( ! ,e>ly ,*ri/ians4 ,i4 ,! object ( _! fai?4--,! ,^w ( tru? & ! ,gospel ( salvation4 ,x is ! ,^w ( tru?4 ,x conta9s all t tru? :i* conc]ns our pres5t duty & our future glory4 ,x comes att5d$ ) demon/rations ( its own ,div9ity4 ,x is ! ,gospel ( our salvation4 ,x discov]s to u our ru9$1 helpless condition1 ! m]cy ( ,god to give u salvation1 ! way 9 :i* x is procur$ = u1 ! t]ms on :i* we may become int]e/$ 9 x1 ! evid5ces by :i* our title to x mu/ be asc]ta9$1 & ! glory & happ9ess x compreh5ds4 ,,ii4 ,! =w>dness & yet ! reasonabl5ess ( _! fai?4--,!y tru/$ 9 ,*ri/ aft] !y he>d ! ,^w4 ,!y act$ z hone/ & rational m53 !y did n tru/ be=e !y he>d x1 nor refus$ to tru/ aft] !y he>d x4 ,!y did n take ! ,gospel on ! cr$it ( o!r m5 )\t exam9ation2 nor did !y reject x :5 !y _h an opportunity to exam9e x = !mselves4 ,_! fai? /ood n 9 ! wisdom ( m51 b 9 ! p[] ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,! happy consequ5ce ( _! fai?4--,!y 7 seal$ ) ! ,_s ( promise1 :i* is ! e>ne/ ( our inh]itance4 ,!y became p>tak]s ( su* a ,div9e influ5ce z sanctifi$ !m to a meetness = heav51 & ?us evid5c$ _! title to x4 #a4 ,! seal+ ( ! ,_s4--,seal+ lit]ally signifies ! impression ( ! image or lik5ess ( "o ?+ ^u ano!r4 ,a seal impress$ on wax leaves !re its own image4 ,in/ruction is said to be seal$ :5 x is s impress$ on ! he>t z to h an abid+ influ5ce4 ,s1 ! seal+ ( believ]s is _! receiv+ on _! he>ts ! ,div9e image & "* by ! sanctify+ p[] ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,! ,^w ( tru? is "h consid]$ z ! seal1 ! believ+ he>t z ! subject1 ! ,holy ,_s z ! ag5t or seal]1 & ! effect produc$ z a ,div9e lik5ess4 ,by a l metaphor ,*ri/ians are repres5t$ z ca/ 9 ! m\ld ( ! ,gospel4 ,! same idea is convey$ by ! metaphor ( writ+ ! ,^w on ! he>t4 #b4 ,! e>ne/ ( ! ,_s4--,! ,_s1 hav+ seal$ believ]s or sanctifi$ !m aft] ,god's image1 becomes an e>ne/ ( _! inh]itance4 ,! fir/fruits 7 pl$ges ( ! ensu+ h>ve/2 e>ne/-money 9 a contract is a pl$ge ( ! fulfilm5t ( x4 ,s1 ! graces & com=ts ( religion are to ,*ri/ians ! anticipations & =eta/es ( ! happ9ess :i* awaits !m 9 heav54 7#a7 ,! virtues ( ! ,*ri/ian temp]1 :i* are ! fruits ( ! ,_s1 are to believ]s an e>ne/ ( _! inh]itance because !y are 9 "p a fulfilm5t ( ! promise :i* conveys ! inh]itance4 7#b7 ,!y are an e>ne/ z !y are prep>atives = x4 7#c7 ,! seal+ & sanctify+ influ5ce ( ! ,_s is especially call$ an e>ne/ ( ! inh]itance because x is a "p ( ! inh]itance giv5 be=eh&4 ,x is ! e>ne/ till ! r$emption ( ! pur*as$ possession4 ,:5 we actually possess ! inh]itance ! e>ne/ w be no long] ne$$4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,all ! op]ations ( ! ,_s on ! m9ds ( m5 are ( a holy nature & t5d5cy4 #b4 ,we are /rongly enc\rag$ to apply to ,god = ! ne$ful influ5ces ( ,8 grace4 #c4 ,we c h no conclusive evid5ce ( a title to heav5 )\t ! exp]i5ce ( a holy temp]4 #d4 ,*ri/ians are "u indisp5sable obligations to univ]sal hol9ess4--,la?rop4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ae-ah4 ,pray] = ,high] ,spiritual ,k-- ,i4 ,?ankfully ackn[l$ges ! grace already possess$ 7v]s4 #ae1 #af74--,! possession ( "s grace prompts ! pray] = m4 ,! apo/le recognises ! fai? ( ! ,ephesians 9 ! p]son & "w ( ,*ri/ & ! love !y display$ t[>ds ! sa9ts4 ,kn[+ ! s\rce ( t grace & t ! supply 0 unlimit$1 he ?anks ,god & is enc\rag$ to pray = its increase4 ,h[ sl[ we are to see ! good 9 o!rs & to ?ank ,god = any good f\nd 9 ourselves6 ,+ratitude dulls our s5sibilities & *ills ! brea? ( pray]4 ,if we 7 m ?ankful1 we %\ld be m pray]ful4 ,! way to excite gratitude is to int]e/ ourselves 9 ! highe/ welf>e ( o!rs4 ,,ii4 ,invokes ! imp>tation ( additional spiritual insight 7v]s4 #ag1 #ah74--,! apo/le prays1 n = temporal good or = prosp]ity 9 outw>d ?+s1 or ev5 = ! cessation ( tr\ble or p]secution1 b = an accession ( m5tal & spiritual bless+s4 ,he prays = ! op5+ ( ! eye ( ! m9d t ! vision ( spiritual realities may be m cle> & reliable1 & t ! s\l may be possess$ ) a full] k ( ,*ri/4 ,! highe/ wisdom is ga9$ by a m accurate conception ( ,him 9 :om are hid all ! treasures ( wisdom & k4 ,s9 ent]s ! he>t ?r\gh ! av5ue ( ! s5ses & passions1 grace ?r\gh a spiritually enlight5$ und]/&+4 ,pride1 prejudice1 & error are expell$ f ! m9d n s mu* by ! repression ( evil t5d5cies z by ! entrance & ma9t5ance ( sup]ior moral tru?s4 ,! revelation ( ! ,_s 9 ! ,^w w n suffice unless ! light ( ! same ,_s %9es ?r\gh e faculty & p[] ( ! inquir+ s\l4 ,man's k is n p]fect )9 ! doma9 ( creation1 /ill less c he "k ! ?+s ( ! invisible _w4 ,only by liv+ 9 a sph]e does he ga!r k ( :at is f\nd !re3 k comes f exp]i5ce ( occurr5ces4 ,)\t a disposition ( ! he>t ! s5se ( ! und]/&+ is n enl>g$ & %>p5$4 ,s5sible1 m5tal1 spiritual k ref]s to life sph]es 9 :i* he :o kn[s mu/ move4 ,only ! believ+1 lov+1 long+ "o kn[s & gr[s 9 k unto k4 ,we ne$1 !re=e1 cont9ually to pray = ! ,_s ( wisdom--a ke5] spiritual insight4 ,,iii4 ,unveils ! gr&eur ( ! ,div9e inh]itance 9 believ]s4--,t ye may "k :at is ! hope ( ,8 call+1 & :at ! ri*es ( ! glory ( ,8 inh]itance 9 ! sa9ts 7v]4 #ah74 ,! increase ( spiritual k is an ev]-wid5+ revelation ( ! value & spl5d\r ( ,div9e bless+s already possess$ & 9 prospect ( possession4 ,fai? enjoys ! inh]itance n[1 & hope anticipates an ampl] revelation & ri*] exp]i5ce ( its unspeakable bless$ness4 ,! phrase ! ri*es ( ! glory ( ,8 inh]itance indicates h[ utt]ly inadequate human language is to describe its b\ndless spiritual weal?4 ,x is an inh]itance imply+ union to ,him :o only ha? immortality & is et]nal4 ,ru/ _c corrupt x1 nor decay consume1 nor dea? de/roy4 ,we h n only an inh]itance 9 ,*ri/1 b ,he has also an inh]itance 9 u4 ,he f9ds m 9 u ?an we f9d ourselves1 & we %\ld nev] "k x 0 !re b = ! revelation ( ,himself )9 u4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,pray] & ?anksgiv+ g toge!r4 #b4 ,! s\l ne$s a daily revelation ( tru?4 #c4 ,! highe/ spiritual tru?s are made kn[n to ! s\l t prays4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ae-ah4 ,cle>] ,disc]nm5t 9 ,div9e ,?+s desir$4 ,i4 ,! ?+s = :i* ! apo/le comm5ds ! ,ephesians4--,_! fai? 9 ,jesus & love to ! sa9ts 7v]4 #ae74 #a4 ,fai? is su* a s5sible1 realis+ belief ( ! ,gospel 9 its g5]al tru? & 9 its p>ticul> doctr9es & precepts z gives x a practical influ5ce on ! he>t & life2 x looks up to ,god ?r\gh ,*ri/2 x is made p]fect by works4 #b4 ,fai? is accompani$ ) love4 ,view+ & apply+ ! examples & doctr9es ( ! ,gospel1 x purifies ! s\l unto unfeign$ love ( ! bre?r54 ,! ,gospel requires u to love all m51 s9n]s z well z sa9ts1 enemies z well z fri5ds4 ,if we love ,god = ,8 moral p]fections1 we %all love ! sa9ts z f> z !y appe> to h ^! ,div9e qualities wr\ght into _! temp]4 ,our love is n to be conf9$ to a p>ty1 to ^? :o live 9 ! same city & wor%ip 9 ! same sanctu>y b embraces all4 ,,ii4 ,paul expresses 8 great ?ankfulness to ,god = ! success ( ! ,gospel4--,i cease n to give ?anks 7v]4 #af74 ,he rejoic$ 9 ! hon\r :i* r$\nd$ to ! crucifi$ ,jesus4 ,he rejoic$ to ?9k h[ _m 7 rescu$ f ! p[] ( ,satan1 & 9 ! consequ5ces :i* might ensue to o!rs4 ,if ! preval5ce ( religion is matt] ( ?ankfulness1 we %\ld sp>e no pa9s to give x success4 ,,iii4 ,he prays = ! future success ( ! ,gospel 7v]4 #af74--,! be/ ,*ri/ians h ne$ to make cont9ual improvem5t4 ,paul 0 no less con/ant 9 8 pray]s ?an 9 8 lab\rs = ! spiritual int]e/ ( mank9d4 ,he knew t ! success ( all 8 lab\rs dep5d$ on ,god's bless+2 he !re=e add$ to !m 8 f]v5t pray]s4 ,:5 m9i/]s & p /rive toge!r 9 _! pray]s1 !re is reason to hope = ,god's bless+ on bo?4 ,,iv4 ,he pray$ = spiritual enlight5m5t 7v]s4 #ag1 #ah74--,t !y may seek wisdom f ,god to und]/& ! revelation ,he has giv51 & su* an illum9ation ( m9d z to disc]n ! nature & excell5ce ( ! ?+s conta9$ 9 ?is revelation4 ,*ri/ians mu/ n cont5t !mselves ) _! pres5t k b aspire to all ri*es ( ! full assurance ( und]/&+4 ,v4 ,he pray$ = p[] to appreciate ,*ri/ian privileges 7v]4 #ah74--,to "k ! hope ( ! ,div9e call+1 ! possibility & assurance ( atta9+ ! heav5ly k+dom4 ,to "k :at a ri* & glori\s inh]itance ,god has prep>$ = & promis$ to ! sa9ts4 ,?\gh we _c compreh5d its dim5sions nor compute its value1 yet :5 we consid] ! grace ( ! ,be+ :o conveys x1 ! ri*es ( ! price :i* b\ght x1 & ! ,div9e prep>ation by :i* ! heirs are =m$ to enjoy x1 we mu/ conceive x to be unspeakably glori\s4--,la?rop4 ,! ,appreh5sion ( ,spiritual ,bless+s4 ,i4 ,fur!r spiritual bless+s are to be appreh5d$ by ! sa9ts1 !re=e _! condition is a relative "o4--,! ,ephesians _h already receiv$ spiritual bless+s 7v]s4 #aa-ae74 ,h[ mu* m is "h4 ,! possess$ be>s "s proportion to :at is to be receiv$4 ,)\t ?is relative view ! e/imate is vague & errone\s4 ,! fur!r gifts consi/ specially 9 ! cle>] sight & m c]ta9 & enl>g$ exp]i5ce ( :at !y already saw & possess$4 ,him1 ,8 call+1 ,8 inh]itance1 ,8 mighty p[]--^! 7 to be !irs 9 a degree ( exce$+ greatness & glory4 ,,ii4 ,unless sa9ts appreh5d bless+s n[ atta9able1 !y live bel[ _! privilege4--,if ?\ knewe/ ! gift ( ,god1 ?\ w\ld/ h ask$ ( ,him 7#a ,john iv4 #aj74 ,)\t "s k !re is nei!r fai? nor desire4 ,) ^! unveil+s ! he>t is deeply mov$ ) ! s5se ( obligation to possess1 x is attract$ & fill$ ) desire & animation4 ,o!rwise1 ) an ignorant satisfaction1 ! condition mu/ rema9 relatively lean & impov]i%$4 ,,iii4 ,! spiritual appreh5sion ( ^! bless+s is ! gift ( ,god4--,?is is ne$$ because ( _! ,div9e nature4 ,z we _c prop]ly see :at ! sun has call$ into life & beauty )\t 8 light1 s ^! bless+s are truly se5 only 9 ! light ( ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness4 ,?r\gh ! ,r$eem] ! ,_s is giv54 ,he gives ! ,_s to enlight5 bo? ! object & ! eye1 to te/ify1 to %[1 to glorify1 to reveal1 t we might "k ! ?+s t are freely giv5 to u ( ,god4 ,?us1 ^! bless+s are se51 n di/antly & dimly1 b 9 _! ne>ness & unveil$ glory1 :il/ ,he creates 9 ! he>t correspond+ sympa?y1 desire1 & assurance4 ,no?+ c comp5sate = ?is gift--no m]e intellig5ce1 no reflection ^u pa/ exp]i5ce1 no m]e help f o!rs4 ,,iv4 ,?is gift is be/[$ 9 answ] to pray]4--,?is p>ticul> be/[m5t comes "u ! promise ( ! ,_s to believ+ pray]4 ,?is is a gift4 ,gifts are ask$ =1 n made ours 9 any o!r way4 ,?is gift is await+ & *all5g+ pray]1 importunate pray]4 ,t an ev]-deep5+ desire = ^! spiritual gifts may be ours1 let u (t5 ask--,:at tru?s are giv5 to me1 :i*1 if ! eyes ( my und]/&+ 7 enlight5$1 w\ld n ex]t ! mo/ positive influ5ce ov] me1 lift+ me into ! cle>] light ( ,god's relations1 ?us emp[]+ me to live above ! /&>d ( natural /r5g?1 & s to fulfil ,8 pres5t designs8 ,?9k ( ! alt]native4--,j4 ,holmes4 ,v]s4 #ae1 #af4 ,true ,religion self-reveal+-- ,i4 ,9 its moral results4--,fai? & love 7v]4 #ae74 ,,ii4 ,is evid5t to o!rs4--,i he>d ( y\r fai? 7v]4 #ae74 ,,iii4 ,is ! occasion ( con/ant ?anksgiv+4--,cease n to give ?anks = y 7v]4 #af74 ,,iv4 ,calls =? a _s ( pray]4--,mak+ m5tion ( y 9 my pray]s 7v]4 #af74 ,v]s4 #ag1 #ah4 ,spiritual ,enlight5m5t4--#a4 ,! wisdom :i* ,*ri/ians are to seek is n t c>nal wisdom :i* is enmity to ,god1 nor natural wisdom or k ( ! hidd5 my/]ies ( nature1 nor ! wisdom ( ,div9e my/]ies1 :i* is only a gift & fl[e? f a common influ5ce ( ! ,_s1 b t :]e( ! ,_s ( ,god by ,8 special op]ation & influ5ce is au?or & work]1 & is m ?an a gift1 ev5 ! grace ( wisdom1 :i* is n acquir$ by our own indu/ry1 b come? f above4 #b4 ,x is n suffici5t = atta9+ ?is grace ( wisdom t ! tru?s be pla9ly reveal$ by ! ,_s 9 ,scripture4 ,!re mu/ be ! removal ( natural d>kness f our und]/&+s1 t we may be enabl$ to take up t :i* is reveal$1 z 9 behold+ col\rs by ! outw>d s5se !re mu/ be n only an outw>d light to make ! object conspicu\s1 b also ! faculty ( see+ 9 ! eye4 ,a bl9d man _c see at noonday1 nor ! %>pe/-sight$ at midnight4 #c4 ,?\gh ^? excell5t ?+s :i* are n yet possess$1 b only hop$ =1 are kn[n 9 "p1 yet s excell5t are !y 9 !mselves1 & remote f our k1 & s mu* are we tak5 up ) trifles & *ildi% toys1 t ev5 believ]s :o h _! ?\ghts mo/ ex]cis$ ab\t !m are 9 a great "p ignorant ( !m4 #d4 ,z ! ?+s hop$ = & really to be enjoy$ 9 ! o!r life are ( ! nature ( an inh]itance n pur*as$ by u b freely be/[$ ^u u1 s !y are prop]ly ,*ri/'s inh]itance1 :o has prop] "r to x z ! natural ,son ( ,god & by virtue ( ,8 own pur*ase2 b ! "r we h is communicat$ to u ?r\gh ,him1 9 :om we h receiv$ ! adoption ( *ildr5 & are made heirs & co-heirs ) ,*ri/4 #e4 ,x is a glori\s inh]itance1 !re be+ no?+ !re b :at is glori\s4 ,! sight %all be glori\s1 = we %all see ,god z we are se51 ! place glori\s1 ! company glori\s1 our s\ls & bodies %all be glori\s1 & our ex]cise glori\s1 giv+ glory to ,god = ev] & ev]4--,f]gusson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ai-bc4 ,! ,*ur* ,complete 9 ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! ,*ur* is ! creation ( ,div9e p[] 7v]4 #ai74--,! ,*ur* does n consi/ 9 massive ar*itecture or ornate decorations1 nor 9 ecclesia/ical organisations & c\ncils4 ,x is n ! (fspr+ ( ! mo/ elaborately con/ruct$ cre$4 ,x is n conf9$ )9 ! limits ( ! mo/ expansive ecclesia/ical epi!t4 ,x is a ,div9e1 spiritual creation4 ,x consi/s ( s\ls r$eem$ by ! sacrifice ( ,jesus1 cl++ to ,him = p>don1 peace1 & righte\sness1 & creat$ 9 ,him1 by ! work+ ( ! mighty p[] ( ! ,div9e ,_s1 = good works1 & !re=e cont9ually /riv+ to dissem9ate ! good !y h !mselves receiv$4 ,! apo/olic idea ( ! ,*ur* 0 col\r$ by ! lead+ *>act]i/ic ( ! man4 ,to ,/4 ,pet] x 0 ! ,*ur* z influ5c$ by law--! confess+ ,*ur*2 to ,/4 ,paul x 0 ! ,*ur* influ5c$ by ! fre$om ( fai?--! witness+ ,*ur*2 to ,/4 ,john x 0 ! ,*ur* z fill$ ) ! ideality ( fai?--work+ & keep+ joyful holiday1 ! adorn$ ,bride 7,rev4 xix4 #g1 #h74 ,! ,*ur* is a con/ant revelation ( ! exce$+ greatness ( ,8 p[] :o fir/ orig9at$ x & su/a9s its ev]-wid5+ gr[?4 ,,ii4 ,! ,div9e p[] t creates ! ,*ur* in/alls ,*ri/ z ! supreme au?ority4--#a4 ,?is p[] rais$ ,*ri/ f ! deepe/ humiliation to ! highe/ dignity 7v]s4 #bj1 #ba74 ,x rais$ ,him f ! cross to ! ?rone1 f ! doma9 ( ! dead to ! life & ev]la/+ glory ( ! heav5ly _w4 ,god asc5d$ ) jubilation1 & ! ,"l ) ! s\nd ( ! trumpet4 ,c]ta9ly1 if :5 ,he br\ght ,8 only begott5 ,son into ! _w ,he said1 ',let all ! angels wor%ip ,him' 7,heb4 i4 #f72 mu* m1 n[ t ,he asc5ds on high & ha? l$ captivity captive1 ha? ,he giv5 ,him a "n above all names1 t at ! "n ( ,jesus all knees %\ld b[4 ,& if ! holy angels did s c>ol at ,8 bir? 9 ! v entrance into t e/ate ( humiliation & infirmity1 ) :at triumph !y receive ,him n[ return+ f ! p]fect a*ievem5t ( man's r$emption6 ,& if1 :5 ,8 type _h vanqui%$ ,golia? & c>ri$ ! head into ,j]usalem1 ! damsels came =? to meet him ) dances & timbrels1 h[ %all we ?9k ^? angelic spirits triumph 9 meet+ ! great ,conqu]or ( hell & dea?6 ,h[ did !y s+1 ',lift up y\r heads1 ,o ye gates2 & be ye lift up1 ye ev]la/+ doors2 & ! ,k+ ( glory %all come 9'6 7,ps4 xxiv4 #g-aj74 #b4 ,?is p[] inve/s ,*ri/ ) supreme rule & au?ority 7v]4 #bb74 ,on ! night :5 ,*ri/ 0 born :at a diff]5ce 0 !re 9 all outw>d m>ks ( di/9ction betwe5 ! *ild ( ! ,hebrew "m z ,he lay 9 ,8 l[ly cradle1 & ! ,augu/us ,cs>1 ^: edict br\ght ,m>y to ,be?lehem1 z he repos$ 9 8 imp]ial palace4 ,& ?r\gh\t ! lifetime ( ! two !re 0 b little to less5 t di/9ction4 ,! "n ( ! "o 0 kn[n & hon\r$ ov] ! :ole civilis$ globe1 ! "n ( ! ,o!r sc>ce he>d ( beyond ! n>r[ b\nds ( ,judea4 ,h[ /&s x n[8 ,! ?rone ( ! ,cs>s1 ! ?rone ( m]e human au?ority & p[]1 has p]i%$4 ,b ! empire ( ,jesus1 ! empire ( pure1 undy+1 self-sacrific+ love1 w nev] p]i%2 its sway ov] ! consci5ces & he>ts ( m51 z ! _w gr[s old]1 becomes ev] wid] & /rong] 7,hanna74 ,! rule ( ,*ri/ w la/ till all enemies are subdu$1 & ob$i5ce to ,him becomes a rev]5tial & joy\s exp]i5ce4 ,transcrib]'s ,note3 ,please se>* ! ,int]net = videos t explore ! prop]ties ( elem5tal m]cury 7quicksilv]7 r ?an p]=m+ ! exp]im5ts y\rself4 ,,iii4 ,! ,*ur* is complete z x is end[$ ) ! ,div9e fulness ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #bc74--,! ,*ur* to-day seems brok5 into fragm5ts1 torn by divisions & /rife2 b by-&-by x w bl5d 9 a glori\s unity4 ,take a mass ( quicksilv]1 let x fall on ! floor1 & x w split into a va/ numb] ( di/9ct globules2 ga!r !m up1 & put !m toge!r aga91 & !y w coalesce into "o body z be=e4 ,?us1 ,god's p bel[ are sometimes divid$ into v>i\s p>ties1 ?\gh !y are all 9 fact memb]s ( "o & ! same my/ic body4 ,b :5 tak5 up f ! _w & put toge!r 9 heav5 !y w con/itute "o glori\s1 undivid$ ,*ur* = ev] & ev]4 ,! complet5ess ( ! ,*ur* is n ! aggregation ( all ! virtues ( ! sa9ts bl5d$ 9 beaute\s & h>moni\s unity1 b ! glory ( ! ,div9e fulness t p]vades e "p4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,*ur* z a ,div9e creation is a revelation ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,! ,*ur* is compos$ ( ^? :o are creat$ anew 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 #c4 ,*ri/ is ev]y?+ to ,8 ,*ur*4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ai-bc4 ,! ,dignity & ,dom9ion ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! fir/ /ep 9 ,*ri/'s exaltation 0 ! resurrection f ! dead4--,?is miracle is an inconte/able evid5ce ( ! tru? ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 & an evid5ce ( ! great doctr9e ( ! resurrection ( ! body & a future life1 & ( ! efficacy ( ,*ri/'s blood to expiate ! guilt ( our s9s4 ,if we believe t ,jesus di$ & rose aga91 we mu/ believe t ! same mighty p[] :i* wr\ght 9 ,him c also "w 9 u to raise u f ! dead4 ,,ii4 ,! next /ep is ,8 asc5sion to heav5 & session at ,god's "r h& 7v]4 #bj74 ,! "r h& is ! place ( hon\r & respect & d5otes sup]ior dignity4 ,*ri/ sitt+ at ,god's "r h& signifies ,he has ceas$ f ,8 lab\rs & suff]+s & ent]$ into a /ate ( repose & joy1 & imports au?ority & p[]4 ,he is exalt$ n only z ,rul]1 b also z ,int]cessor4 ,,iii4 ,! exaltation ( ,*ri/ is supreme4--,8 k+dom ext5ds to all creatures 9 heav51 e>?1 & "u ! e>?4 ,! gov]nm5t ( ! natural _w is 9 ,8 h&s1 z well z ! gov]nm5t ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he has dom9ion ov] devils4 ,8 la/ & mo/ glori\s act is ! judgm5t ( ! _w4 ,,iv4 ,! end = :i* ,*ri/ ex]cises ,8 high & ext5sive dom9ion 7v]s4 #bb1 #bc74--;,all ,8 gov]nm5t is manag$ 9 ref]5ce to ! good ( ! ,*ur*4 ,see h[ crim9al & dang]\s x is to oppose ! int]e/ ( ! ,*ur*4 ,if ! ,*ur* is ,*ri/'s body1 let u hon\r x1 /udy to pres]ve unity 9 x1 lab\r = its edification & com=t4 ,let u hon\r & rev]5ce our ,head1 & nev] presumptu\sly lift up ourselves aga9/ ! ,*ur*4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,! ,p[] ( ,god 9 ,conv]sion4--#a4 ,! p[] ,god ex]cises 9 conv]t+ & c>ry+ on ! "w ( grace to glory is n only great1 b exce$s all p[] t might imp$e t "w1 s t !re is no p[] 9 ! devil1 ! _w1 s91 or dea? :i* ?is p[] does n ov]come nor any impot5cy 9 believ]s :i* ?is greatness ( p[] w n help & /r5g!n4 ,!re is no m pregnant pro( ( ,god's omnipot5t p[] ?an 9 conv]t+ s9n]s f s9 to hol9ess4 #b4 ,?is mighty p[] ( ,god ext5ds to all times4 ,x works 9 ! fir/ conv]sion ( believ]s1 pres]ves !m 9 a /ate ( grace1 actuat+ _! graces t !y may gr[1 & cont9ues till _! graces are p]fect$4 #c4 ,! exp]im5tal k ( ,god's way ( work+ is to be c>efully s\ght aft]1 to make u ?ankful = ,8 graci\s work+ 9 u1 9 ord] t our k ( ,god may be increas$ & our fai? & hope 9 ,him /r5g!n$4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,! ,future ,life4 ,i4 ,our virtu\s fri5ds at dea? g to ,jesus ,*ri/4--,"h is "o great fact 9 reg>d to futurity4 ,! good on leav+ u "h meet _! ,savi\r1 & ?is view alone assures u ( _! unutt]able happ9ess4 ,! joys ( c5turies w be cr[d$ into t meet+4 ,?is is n fiction4 ,x is tru? f\nd$ on ! ess5tial laws ( ! m9d4 ,_! int]c\rse ) ,jesus ,*ri/ w be ( ! mo/ affectionate & ennobl+ "*4 ,!y are br\ght to a new compreh5sion ( ,8 m9d & to a new reception ( ,8 ,_s4 ,!y w become jo9t work]s--active1 effici5t m9i/]s--9 accompli%+ ,8 great "w ( spread+ virtue & happ9ess4 ,!y reta9 ! deepe/ int]e/ 9 ?is _w4 ,!y love human nature z nev] be=e1 & human fri5ds are priz$ z above all price4 ,,ii4 ,our virtu\s fri5ds g n to ,jesus only1 b to ! great & bless$ society :i* is ga!r$ r\nd ,him4--,! r$eem$ f all regions ( e>?4 ,!y meet peculi> congratulations f fri5ds :o _h gone be=e !m to t bett] _w1 & especially f all :o _h 9 any way giv5 aids to _! virtue4 ,if we h ev] kn[n ! enjoym5ts ( fri5d%ip1 ( entire confid5ce1 ( co-op]ation 9 hon\rable & successful lab\rs ) ^? we love1 we c compreh5d some?+ ( ! felicity ( a _w :]e s\ls1 ref9$ f selfi%ness1 op5 z ! day1 ?ir/+ = new tru? & virtue1 end[$ ) new p[] ( enjoy+ ! beauty & gr&eur ( ! univ]se1 alli$ 9 ! noble/ works ( b5evol5ce1 & cont9ually discov]+ new my/]ies ( ! ,creator's p[] & goodness1 communicate !mselves to "o ano!r ) ! fre$om ( p]fect love4 ,!y ent] on a /ate ( action1 life1 & ef=t4 ,/ill m1 !y g to ,god4 ,!y see ,him ) a new light 9 all ,8 works4 ,!y see ,him face to face1 by imm$iate communion4 ,^! new relations ( ! asc5d$ _s to ! univ]sal ,fa!r1 h[ ne>1 h[ t5d]1 h[ /rong1 h[ exalt+6 ,heav5 is a glori\s reality4 ,its attraction %\ld be felt p]petually4 ,!y :o are safely ga!r$ !re say to u1 ,come & jo9 u 9 our ev]la/+ bless$ness6--,*ann+4 ,v]s4 #ba1 #bb4 ,! ,supremacy ( ,jesus-- ,i4 ,acquir$ by ,8 resurrection p[]4 ,,ii4 ,places ,him above ! highe/ creat$ intellig5ces & pot5tates4 ,,iii4 ,is express$ 9 a "n t surpasses 9 dignity & greatness t :i* has ev] be5 or c be celebrat$ 9 e>? or heav54 ,,iv4 ,gives ,him absolute control ov] all worlds4--,& ha? put all ?+s "u ,8 feet 7v]4 #bb74 ,v]s4 #bb1 #bc4 ,*ri/ ! ,head ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,! ,*ur* dep5ds on ,him = life1 guidance1 activity1 & developm5t4--,:i* is ,8 body 7v]4 #bc74 ,,ii4 ,he gov]ns all ?+s 9 ! int]e/ ( ,8 ,*ur*4--,& gave ,him to be ! ,head ov] all ?+s to ! ,*ur* 7v]4 #bb74 ,,iii4 ,! ,*ur* is a revelation ( ! greatness & glory ( ,*ri/4--,! fulness ( ,him t fille? all 9 all 7v]4 #bc74 ,v]4 #bb4 ,! ,head%ip ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! ext5t ( ,8 head%ip4--#a4 ,ov] all worlds4 #b4 ,ov] ! :ole human race4 #c4 ,ov] ! ,*ur*4 ,,ii4 ,! subs]vi5cy ( its adm9i/ration to ! int]e/s ( ,8 ,*ur*4--#a4 ,= ! edification ( ,8 ,*ur*4 #b4 ,= its def5ce4 #c4 ,= its increase4 ,,iii4 ,its gr\nds4--#a4 ,8 m]it4 #b4 ,8 qualifications4 ,:om d ye s]ve8--,g4 ,brooks4 ,! ,head%ip ( ,*ri/4--,! v]se consi/s ( two /atem5ts3-- ,i4 ,t ,*ri/ is ,head ov] all ?+s4--,! ,fa!r ha? giv5 ,*ri/ to be ,head ov] all ?+s4 #a4 ,orig9ally involv$ 9 a cov5ant or agreem5t betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 #b4 ,n[ a matt] ( hi/ory4 #c4 ,! pa? ( ,*ri/ to ! m$iatorial ?rone capable ( be+ trac$4 #d4 ,he !re laid deep ! f\ndations4 #e4 ,! :ole univ]se is "u ,8 sway--heav51 e>?1 hell1 all worlds1 all elem5ts4 #f4 ,he is qualifi$ = su* dom9ion--,div9e attributes1 angelic spirits1 believ]s1 ! devil & wick$ m51 ! ,holy ,_s4 ,,ii4 ,t ,*ri/ is ,head ov] all ?+s1 to ! ,*ur*4--,*ri/ sits ^u ! ?rone 9 ! same "* 9 :i* ,he trod ! e>? & hung ^u ! cross4 #a4 ,x is z ,m$iator4 #b4 ,! same ends :i* ,he contemplat$4 ,x 0 = ! ,*ur* ,he clo!d ,himself 9 human =m4 #c4 ,he gives a peculi> "* to ! entire ,div9e gov]nm5t4 ,he ,*ri/ianises x4 #d4 ,he employs all ,8 attributes1 res\rces1 creatures4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,r$emption is a wide & ext5d$ plan1 n s easily accompli%$1 n s limit$4 #b4 ,all creatures & dom9ions %\ld d ,*ri/ homage4 #c4 ,! ,*ur* is secure f real dang]4 #d4 ,believ]s may well glory 9 ,*ri/ z _! ,head4--,/ew>t4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,& y did ,he quick54--,! italics 9 ,a4,v4 & ,r4,v4 %[ a brok5 con/ruction ( ,/4 ,paul's mean+1 ! v]b be+ suppli$ f v]4 #e1 :]e ! brok5 ?read is tak5 up aga94 ,dead 9 trespasses & s9s4--,dead ?r\gh1 etc4 7,r4,v474 ,:at did !y die (8 x might be ask$2 & ! apo/le answ]s1 ,( trespasses & s9s 7s ,al=d74 ,! ^w = trespasses is "o ( a m\rnfully num]\s gr\p ( words 7,tr5*74 ,x has sometimes ! mild] mean+ ( faults1 mitigat+ circum/ances be+ consid]$4 ,x makes special ref]5ce to ! subjective passivity & suff]+ ( him :o misses or falls %ort ( ! enjo9$ comm& 7,crem]74 ,mey] d5ies any real di/9ction betwe5 ! words = 'trespasses' & 's9s4' ,!y d5ote ! same ?+ z a 'fall' & a 'miss+4' ,v]4 #b4 ,%ad[s1 says ,mey]1 be=e ! light :i* arises 9 v]4 #d4 ,:]e9 9 "t pa/ ye walk$4--,x is a sombre picture--m5 walk+ ab\t to f9d !mselves di%on\rable graves 9 ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?1 kn[+ n :i!r !y g because ! d>kness--! gloom ( spiritual dea?--ha? bl9d$ _! eyes 7#a ,john ii4 #aa74 ,accord+ to ! c\rse ( ?is _w4--,well translat$ by our mod]n zeit-gei/1 or _s ( ! age4 ,! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air4--,h[ev] contemptu\s ,/4 ,paul may be ( ! creations ( ! ,gno/ic fancy1 he nev] dreams ( say+ !re is no?+ exi/5t unless x c be se5 & felt4 ,! d>k realm & its rul] are n my?s to ! apo/le4 ,v]4 #c4 ,among :om also we all _h our conv]sation4--,/4 ,paul does n glorify himself at ! exp5se ( 8 read]s' pa/ life4 ,true 8 _h n be5 a life sway$ by animal delights 7,acts xxvi4 #e71 b x _h be5 m>k$ by implacable enmity to ! ,son ( ,god4 ,& 7 by nature *ildr5 ( wra?4--,= ! wra? ( ,god is reveal$ f heav5 aga9/ all ungodl9ess & unrighte\sness ( m51 4 4 4 :e!r x be ,jewi% or ,g5tile4 ,v]4 #d4 ,b ,god1 :o is ri* 9 m]cy4--,unto all t call ^u ,him 7,rom4 x4 #ab74 ,he ha? %ut all up into disob$i5ce1 t ,he might h m]cy ^u all 7,rom4 xi4 #cb71 ,= ,8 great love :]e) ,he lov$ u4--,a comb9ation only us$ :5 ! notion ( ! v]b is to be ext5d$ 7,w9]74 ,v]4 #e4 ,ev5 :5 we 7 dead 9 s9s4--,! phrase :i* closes v]4 #c1 difficult z x is1 mu/ receive an int]pretation 9 h>mony ) ?is /atem5t4 ,x is ! v m>r[ ( ! ,gospel t1 :ile we 7 yet s9n]s1 ,*ri/ di$ = ! ungodly4 ,t ! wra? ( ,god is real we "k1 b ,god is love4 ,by grace ye are sav$4--,grace is z truly *>act]i/ic ( ,/4 ,paul's writ+ z 8 autograph signature2 x1 too1 is ! tok5 7sign-manual7 9 e epi/le 7#b ,!ss4 iii4 #ag1 #ah74 ,v]4 #f4 ,9 heav5ly places4--,z 9 *4 i4 #c4 ,v]4 #g4 ,! exce$+ ri*es ( ,8 grace4--,! weal? ( m]cy m5tion$ 9 v]4 #d m fully /at$4 ,grace is condesc5sion to an inf]ior or k9dness to ! undes]v+4 ,9 k9dness t[>d u4--,k9dness "h repres5ts 9 ! orig9al a beautiful ^w1 z x is ! expression ( a beautiful grace 7,tr5*74 ,x is t fruit ( ! ,_s 7,gal4 v4 #bb7 call$ g5tl5ess 9 ! ,a4,v41 b :i* w\ld be bett] nam$ b5ignity4 ,v]4 #h4 ,= by grace are ye sav$1 ?r\gh fai?4--',by grace' expresses ! motive1 '?r\gh fai?' ! subjective means 7,w9]74 ,! emphasis is on by grace4 ,v]4 #i4 ,n ( works1 le/ any man %\ld boa/4--,! m beautiful ! works a*iev$ ! m natural x is = a man to feel 8 works to be m]itori\s4 ,"o c und]/& t a man jeal\s = ! hon\r ( ,god1 l ,calv91 %\ld speak ( ! excell5cies ( ^? out ( ,*ri/ z spl5did vices1 ev5 ?\gh we pref] ano!r explanation ( !m4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,= we are ,8 workman%ip4--,we get our ^w poem f t :i* we "h translate workman%ip1 lit41 some?+ made4 ,e ,*ri/ian belongs to ^? ( :om ,god says1 ,?is p h ,i =m$ = ,myself1 t !y %\ld %[ =? ,my praise 7,isa4 xliii4 #ba74 ,! ar*etype ( all our goodness lies 9 ! ,div9e ?\ght1 z ! sl[ upris+ ( a /ately ca!dral is ! embodim5t ( ! conception ( ! ar*itect's bra94 ,v]4 #aa4 ,:]e=e rememb]1 t ye1 etc4--,all t foll[s 9 ! v]se s]ves to def9e ! ye1 ! v]b foll[+ 9 v]4 #ab aft] ! repeat$ ye--ye 7 )\t ,*ri/4 ,call$ ,uncircumcision 4 4 4 call$ ! ,circumcision4 ,z mu* ranc\r lies 9 ^! words z g5]ally is c>ri$ by t]ms ( arrogance on ! "p ( ^? only nom9ally religi\s1 & ! scornful epi!ts flung 9 return4 ,!y c be mat*$ by our mod]n use ( ,! _w & ,o!r-worldl9ess4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,)\t ,*ri/4--,n s mu* n 9 possession ( ,*ri/ z outside ,*ri/1 or1 z 9 ,r4,v41 sep>ate f ,*ri/4 ,! true comm5t>y is ,john xv4 #d1 #e4 ,! bran* sev]$ f ! trunk by knife or /orm be>s no fruit !nce=?2 disciples ap>t f ,*ri/ c d no?+4 ,be+ ali5s f ! commonweal?4--,:at memories might />t at ?is ^w6 ,did ,/4 ,paul ?9k ( ! sep>ation f ! ,jewi% synagogue 9 ,ephesus or ( ! fanatical outbur/ creat$ 9 ,j]usalem :5 ! ,jews f ,asia saw ,trophimus ! ,ephesian 9 company ) ! apo/le8 ,to su* ,jews ! ,g5tiles 7 no?+ b massa p]ditionis4 ,l v]s4 #b1 #c1 ?is is a rem9d] ( ! d>k pa/1 ! mis]y ( :i* did n consi/ 9 a ,jewi% taunt s mu* z 9 a life ( hea!ni% vices4 ,hav+ no hope1 & )\t ,god 9 ! _w4--,to be godless--n sure t !re is any ,god--?is is to take ! ma/]-light ( all our see+ f u2 to live reg>dless ( ,him1 or wi%+ !re 7 no ,god--t way madness lies4 ,to be ,god-=sak5 ) a h\se full ( idols--t is ! irony ( idolatr\s hea!nism4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,ye :o sometimes 7 f> (f are made nigh4--,! ,g5tile may s+ 8 hymn 9 ,jewi% words3 ,d\btless ,?\ art our ,fa!r1 ?\gh ,abraham be ignorant ( u1 & ,israel ackn[l$ge u n3 ,?\1 ,o ,"l1 art our ,fa!r1 our ,r$eem]2 f ev]la/+ is ,?y "n4 ,lo-ammi 7n ,my p7 is no long] _! "n 7,hos4 ii4 #bc2 ,rom4 ix4 #bd1 #be74 ,v]4 #ad4 ,= ,he is our peace1 :o ha? made bo? "o4--,n ! ,peacemak] m]ely1 = inde$ at ,8 own great co/ ,he procur$ peace1 & is ,himself ! bond ( union ( bo? 7,jew & ,g5tile74 ,! middle wall ( p>tition4--,m4 ,ganneau1 ! discov]] ( ! ,moabite ,/one1 f\nd built into ! wall ( a ru9$ ,moslem conv5t a /one1 believ$ to be f ! ,temple1 ) ?is inscription3 ,no /rang]-born 7non-,jew7 may ent] )9 ! circuit ( ! b>ri] & enclosure t is ar\nd ! sacr$ c\rt2 & :oev] %all be caught intrud+ !re1 ^u himself be ! blame ( ! dea? t w consequ5tly foll[4 ,josephus describes ?is f5ce & its w>n+ inscription 7,w>s ( ! ,jews1 ,bk4 ,v41 *4 v41 #b74 ,x is r ! _s ( exclusiv5ess :i* ,*ri/ ?rew d[n4 ,! /one wall ,titus ?rew d[n & made all a common field1 aft]w>ds4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,hav+ aboli%$ 9 ,8 fle% ! enmity4--,! enmity ( ,jew & ,g5tile2 ! abolition ( _! enmity to ,god is m5tion$ lat]4 ,fir/ be reconcil$ to ?y bro!r1 & !n come & (f] ?y gift1 = reconciliation to ,god4 ,! law ( comm&m5ts conta9$ 9 ord9ances4--,! slave ^: duty x 0 to take ! *ild to 8 tea*] might say1 ,don't d t4 ,/4 ,paul does n reg>d ! function ( ! law z m ?an t 7,gal4 iii4 #bc-be74 ,"o new man4--,tr5*1 9 an admirable section1 di/+ui%es betwe5 ! new 9 "t 7rec5s7 & ! new 9 quality 7novum74 ,! ^w "h means new 9 quality1 z set ov] aga9/ t :i* has se5 s]vice1 ! outworn4 ,x is n an amalgam ( ,jew & ,g5tile 7,mey]74 ,v]4 #af4 ,t ,he might reconcile bo? unto ,god4--,! ^w reconcile implies a re/itution to a /ate f :i* !y _h fall51 or :i* 0 pot5tially !irs1 or = :i* !y 7 de/9$ 7,lightfoot1 ,col4 i4 #bj74 ,! cross hav+ sla9 ! enmity4--,g5tile au?ority & ,jewi% malevol5ce met 9 ! s5t5ce to t pa9ful dea?2 & bo? ,g5tile & ,jew1 ackn[l$g+ ! ,son ( ,god1 %all cease _! /rife1 & love z bre?r54 ,v]4 #ag4 ,came & prea*$ peace4--,by means ( ,8 mess5g]s1 z ,/4 ,paul tells ! ,galatians t ,*ri/ 0 evid5tly set =? crucifi$ among/ !m4 ,to y af> (f1 & to !m t 7 nigh4--,isaiah's phrase 7,isa4 lvii4 #ai74 ,! ,*ri/ uplift$ out ( ! e>? draws all m5 to ,him4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,= ?r\gh ,him we bo? h access4--,/4 ,paul's way ( proclaim+ ,8 ,ma/]'s say+1 ,i am ! door2 by ,me if any man ent] 9 he %all be sav$2 includ+ ! o!r equally preci\s1 ,i am ! way3 no man come? unto ! ,fa!r b by ,me4 ,access "h means introduction4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,s !n4--,inf]5ce ( v]s4 #ad-ah4 ,/rang]s & =eign]s4--,by ! latt] ^w is meant ^? :o tempor>ily abide 9 a place1 b are )\t ! privileges ( x4 ,!re is a v]b to p>i% 9 c]ta9 p>ts ( ,engl& :i* %[s h[ a ^w c entirely rev]se its orig9al mean+4 ,x n only means to adjo91 b to belong to4 ,fell[-citiz5s ) ! sa9ts4--,enjoy+ all civic lib]ties1 & able to say1 ,?is is my own1 my native l&1 :5 he f9ds ,m\nt ,zion & ! city ( ! liv+ ,god 7cf4 ,heb4 xi4 #ac1 #ad74 ,& ( ! h\sehold ( ,god4--,! association gr[s m intimate4 ,! words might possibly mean dome/ics ( ,god 7,rev4 xxii4 #c1 #d72 b :5 we ?9k ( ! ,fa!r's h\se we mu/ int]pret ( ! family circle ( ,god4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,be+ built ^u ! f\ndation4--,f ! future ( a h\sehold ,/4 ,paul passes easily to ! /ructure1 bas$ on ! ,*ur*'s ,"o ,f\ndation4 ,! *ief corn]-/one4--,! hi/oric ,*ri/1 to :om all ,*ri/ian belief & life h ref]5ce1 z necess>ily conditions ?r\gh ,himself ! exi/5ce & endurance ( ea* ,*ri/ian commonweal?1 z ! exi/5ce & /ead9ess ( a build+ are dep5d5t on ! indisp5sable corn]/one1 :i* upholds ! :ole /ructure 7,mey]74 ,! diff]5ce betwe5 our passage & #a ,cor4 iii4 #aa is "o ( figure only4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,all ! build+4--,r4,v4 ea* sev]al build+4 ,fitly-fram$-toge!r4--,"o ^w 9 ! orig9al1 f\nd aga9 only 9 *4 iv4 #af 9 ?is =m4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,= a habitation4--,! ^w s translat$ is f\nd aga9 only 9 ,rev4 xviii4 #b1 a %>p contra/ to ?is v]se4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-c4 ,! ,*ildr5 ( ,wra?-- ,i4 ,are spiritually dead4--,:o 7 dead 9 trespasses & s9s 7v]4 #a74 ,! only life ( :i* !y are consci\s1 & 9 :i* all _! activities are display$1 is a life ( s94 ,!y h no conception ( a high] life4 ,!y are capable ( a high] life & "k x n4 ,! spiritual1 ! high] =m ( life1 is entomb$ & buri$ "u a mass ( s94 ,x is in]t1 dead1 9 process ( corruption4 ,dante ref]s to su* z1 ,^! wret*$ ones :o nev] 7 alive2 ,i ne'er =soo? c\ld h believ$ x true1 t dea? _h sla9 su* myriads ( mank9d4 ,s9 fir/ b5umbs1 !n p>alyses1 & f9ally slays our spiritual s5sibilities4 ,! s\l dead to ,god %all n be ins5sible to ! reality ( ! ,div9e wra?4 ,,ii4 ,are "u ! spell ( an unse5 evil p[] 7v]4 #b74--,! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce are ^? :o are )hold+ _! allegiance f ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 all ^? :o are unconv]t$2 n m]e gross s9n]s & op5 pr(ligates1 b su* p]sons z are /rang]s to ! spiritual life1 al?\gh !y may h _m excell5cies ( nature & disposition4 ,! apo/le pla9ly ass]ts t be=e he 0 br\ght to ! k ( ,*ri/ he 0 "u ! influ5ce ( ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air4 ,?is is a />tl+ /atem5t4 ,x is m />tl+ /ill if we consid] :at sort ( man ,paul 0 be=e 8 conv]sion--h[ excell5t1 h[ e>ne/1 h[ devot$ to ! ext]nal duties ( a religi\s life4 ,b />tl+ z x is1 x is ! apo/le :o makes x ( himself2 & ! inf]5ce is unavoidable1 t all t mass ( p]sons :o are out ( ,*ri/ & :o are n p>tak]s ( ,8 resurrection life1 :o h giv5 _! he>ts to ! _w & n to ! ,savi\r1 are j ! captives ( ,satan1 &1 )\t kn[+ x1 are do+ 8 lu/s & accompli%+ 8 w4 ,! disease is n less deadly because x eats out ! life )\t inflict+ pa94 ,! pe/il5ce is n ! less awful because x comes )\t giv+ notice ( its pres5ce1 borne on ! balmy breezes ( ! bright1 cl\dless1 summ] eve4 ,! vampire does n d its "w ! less effectually because x fans its victim ) its p]fum$ w+s into an unconsci\s slumb] :il/ x dra9s away 8 life-blood & leaves him a corpse4 ,& ,satan is n ! less real or ! less de/ructive because he works 8 fatal "w ^u our s\ls )\t our ev5 be+ consci\s ( 8 approa*4 ,,iii4 ,are prompt$ to s9 by ! in/9cts ( a deprav$ nature 7v]4 #c74--,!re is ! tw(old prov9ce ( a man's be+1 by ! l[] ( :i* he is alli$ to ! brute creation1 & by ! high] to ! angels1 bo? be+ "u ! dom9ion ( s94 ,!re is ! corrupt body ( fle%1 & 9 a high] s5se !re is ! fle%ly m9d4 ,e unreg5]ate p]son lives m or less 9 "o or ! o!r ( ^! prov9ces--ei!r 9 ! sph]e ( fle%ly lu/s or 9 ! sph]e ( ! fle%ly m9d4 ,ei!r he lives simply an animal life1 & is 9 consequ5ce a fle%ly man1 ^: life consi/s only 9 fulfill+ ! desires ( 8 l[] nature2 or he lives 9 ! high] prov9ce ( ! m9d1 b x is nev]!less ! m9d 9 d>kness1 9 unc]ta9ty1 9 d\bt--m9d & he>t alike ali5at$ f ,god ?r\gh ! unbelief :i* is 9 !m4 ,x w\ld n d to argue f ?is t our passions are our s9s4 ,s9 is n 9 appetite b lies 9 ! insubord9ation ( appetite4 ,!re is ne$ ( a curb+ & gov]n+ w1 & our discipl9e consi/s 9 subjugat+ ! l[] to ! high]4 ,a due balance betwe5 ! two regions mu/ be pres]v$1 & x is :5 passion becomes ma/] & ! l[] invades ! prov9ce ( ! high]1 :5 ! subord9ate becomes insubord9ate1 t appetite & passion become s94 ,! fle% is ! great rival ( ! ,_s1 = x ass]ts t dom9ion ov] a man :i* ! ,holy ,_s alone ought to occupy1 & ^! two are con/antly oppos$ to ea* o!r4 ,! depravity )91 work+ 9 ! ?\ghts ( ! m9d & ! passions ( ! fle%1 prompts to a c\rse ( disob$i5ce & s94 ,,iv4 ,are expos$ to condemnation4--,& 7 by nature ! *ildr5 ( wra?1 ev5 z o!rs4 ,! wra? ( ,god is reveal$ f heav5 aga9/ all unrighte\sness & ungodl9ess ( m54 ,! apo/le %[s t ev5 ! ,jews1 :o boa/$ ( _! bir? f ,abraham1 7 by natural bir? equally *ildr5 ( wra?1 z ! ,g5tiles :om ! ,jews despis$ on acc\nt ( _! bir? f idolat]s4 ,! phrase *ildr5 ( wra? is a ,hebraism1 mean+ we are objects ( ,god's wra? f *ildhood1 9 our natural /ate1 z be+ born 9 s91 :i* ,god hates4 ,wra? abides on all :o disobey ! ,gospel 9 fai? & practice4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,s9 :5 x is f9i%$ br+e? =? dea?4 #b4 ,y\r adv]s>y ! devil walke? ab\t seek+ :om he may dev\r4 #c4 ,because !re is wra?1 bew>e6 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #a4 ,a ,/ate ( ,s9 a ,/ate ( ,dea?4 ,i4 ,!re are "s respects 9 :i* ! dea? ( ! s\l does n resemble ! dea? ( ! body4--#a4 ,x does n involve ! ext9ction ( faculties & affections4 ,! dead body moves n1 nor feels1 nor acts4 ,! dead s\l /ill ?9ks & feels & wills4 #b4 ,x does n exempt f responsibility4 ,! dead s\l is comm&$ to rep5t & believe & obey4 #c4 ,x is n incapable ( re/oration on e>?4 ,! spiritually dead may become spiritually alive "h4 ,,ii4 ,!re are "s respects 9 :i* ! dea? ( ! s\l does resemble ! dea? ( ! body4--#a4 ,9 its cause4 ,s94 #b4 ,9 its ext5t4 ,all m5 )\t exception4 #c4 ,9 its consequ5ces4 ,! dead are utt]ly ins5sible1 !y fulfil none ( ! functions or duties ( ! liv+1 !y c be reanimat$ only by ,div9e p[]4 ,address3 7#a7 ,^? :o are spiritually dead4 7#b7 ,^? :o h reason to believe t !y are spiritually alive4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,v]s4 #a-c4 ,! ,/ate ( ,m5 )\t ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,! moral /ate ( wick$ m5 resembles a /ate ( natural dea? 7v]4 #a74--;,f ! metaphor us$ 9 ! text we are n to conclude t all s9n]s are alike1 = ?\gh all are 9 a s5se dead "s are "u a great] dea? ?an o!rs4 ,! metaphor is usually appli$ to s9n]s ( ! mo/ vici\s "*4 ,:5 we speak ( human nature z totally deprav$ we mean only a total de/itution ( real hol9ess1 n ! highe/ possible degree ( vitiosity4 ,9 ord] to d5om9ate "o a s9n] x is n necess>y t he %\ld be z bad z possible4 ,?\gh natural dea? does n1 yet spiritual dea? does1 admit ( degrees4 ,evil m5 wax worse & worse1 add s9 to s91 & treasure up wra? aga9/ ! day ( wra?4 #a4 ,s9n]s may be said to be dead 9 respect ( _! /upidity4--,we read ( "s :o are pa/ feel+1 ^: consci5ce is se>$1 :o h eyes :i* see n1 e>s :i* he> n1 & a he>t :i* is wax$ gross4 ,_! he>ts are l a mortifi$ limb :i* feels no pa9 "u ! sc>ify+ knife4 #b4 ,!y are repres5t$ z want+ spiritual s5ses4--,!y sav\r ! ?+s ( ! _w1 n ! ?+s :i* are ( ,god4 ,!y inde$ love ! effects ( ,god's goodness to !m1 b !y delight n 9 ,8 "* z a holy1 j1 & fai?ful ,be+4 ,!y may feel a natural pleasure 9 c]ta9 me*anical emotions ( ! passions excit$ by objects pres5t$ to ! sight1 or by s\nds :i* /rike ! e>1 z ! artificial te>s f ! image ( ! ,virg9 ,m>y w melt d[n an assembly ( ,ca?olics1 or z a conc]t ( musical in/rum5ts w rapture ! he>]s2 b !y reli% n ! ,^w & ord9ances ( ,god1 consid]$ z means ( hol9ess & z design$ to conv9ce !m ( _! s9s & br+ !m to rep5tance4 ,if ! ,^w disp5s$ comes home to _! consci5ce1 !y are (f5d$4 ,!y lose ! music ( ! pleasant song & talk aga9/ x by ! walls & 9 ! doors ( _! h\ses4 #c4 ,!y resemble ! dead 9 ! want ( vital w>m?4--,if !y h any f]v\r 9 religion1 x is ab\t ! =ms & ext]nals ( x1 or ab\t "s fav\rite s5tim5ts :i* !y f9d adapt$ to soo! _! consci5ces1 n ab\t ^? ?+s 9 :i* ! p[] ( religion consi/s4 ,z dea? de=ms ! body1 s s9 de/roys ! beauty ( ! s\l4 ,x d>k5s ! reason1 p]v]ts ! judgm5t1 & disord]s ! affections4 ,to be c>nally-m9d$ is dea?4 #d4 ,!y may be d5om9at$ dead z !y are wor?y ( & expos$ to puni%m5t4--,?is is call$ dea? because x is ! sep>ation ( ! s\l f ,god & heav51 f happ9ess & hope1 f all good & unto all evil4 ,?is is a dea? :i* awaits ! imp5it5t4 ,,ii4 ,!re is 9 ungodly m5 a g5]al disposition to foll[ ! way ( ! _w4--,accord+ to ! c\rse ( ?is _w 7v]4 #b74 ,!y1 l dead c>cases1 swam d[n ! /ream ( common cu/om1 & 7 c>ri$ away ) ! g5]al curr5t ( vice & corruption4 #a4 ,mo/ m5 h a g5]al idea t religion is ( "s importance4--,few c :olly suppress x1 or reason !mselves out ( x4 ,b :at religion is & :]e9 x consi/s !y seldom inquire1 & nev] exam9e ) any degree ( att5tion4 ,su* op9ions z flatt] _! ungodly lu/s1 or pacify _! guilty consci5ces1 !y w>mly embrace4 ,t s*eme ( doctr9e :i* w make conv]ts )\t exact+ re=mation1 & give assurance )\t putt+ !m to mu* tr\ble1 !y highly approve4 ,! pa? :i* w lead m5 to heav5 ) little self-d5ial !y readily pursue4 #b4 ,!re are _m :o bl9dly foll[ ! examples ( ! _w4--,:e!r su* a practice is "r or wrong !y take little pa9s to exam9e4 ,x is en\gh t !y see _m :o adopt x4 ,!y w\ld r incur ! c5sure ( _! own m9ds & ! displeasure ( _! ,god ?an /& di/+ui%$ by a s+ul>ity 9 virtue4 ,,iii4 ,!y are "u ! influ5ce ( evil spirits4--,accord+ to ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air1 ! _s t worke? 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce 7v]4 #b74 ,! numb] ( evil spirits is v great1 b !re is "o di/+ui%$ f ! re/1 & call$ ! devil1 ,satan1 ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air4 ,! mann] 9 :i* he works 9 ! m9ds ( m5 is by ga9+ access to _! passions & lu/s1 :i* he inflames by sugge/+ evil ?\ghts or by pa9t+ images on ! fancy4 ,x 0 by ! av>ice ( ,judas & ,ananias t he ent]$ into !m & fill$ _! he>ts4 ,,iv4 ,! wick$ness ( m5 consi/s n m]ely 9 _! evil works1 b 9 ! corrupt dispositions :i* prompt !m to ^? works4--,! lu/s ( our fle%1 fulfill+ ! desires ( ! fle% & ( ! m9d 7v]4 #c74 ,! lu/s ( ! fle% are ! vices ( s5suality1 z intemp]ance1 uncleanness1 debau*]y1 & excess ( riot4 ,! desires ( ! fle%ly m9d are ! lu/s :i* arise f ! corruption ( ! m9d 9 its connection ) fle%1 z pride1 malice1 envy1 wra?1 hatr$1 ambition1 & covet\sness4 ,?\gh no man indulges e vice1 yet e unreg5]ate man obeys ! c>nal m9d4 ,v4 ,! indulg5ce ( c>nal lu/s & passions br+s on m5 ! wra? ( ,god4--,! *ildr5 ( wra? 7v]4 #c74 ,a m9d sunk 9 c>nality is incapable ( rational felicity2 x is mis]able 9 itself & f its own corruption & p]v]s5ess4 ,if man subjects 8 nature to ! lu/s & passions1 ! ord] ( nature is inv]t$1 ! law ( creation violat$1 & ! ,creator di%on\r$ & (f5d$4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,if y h n ab&on$ y\rselves to ! grosse/ =ms ( vice1 x is because y h be5 plac$ "u sup]ior light & enjoy$ a happi] education ?an ! hea!n4 #b4 ,?\gh y may n h indulg$ all ! lu/s & vices :i* o!rs h done1 yet if y are *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce y c no m be sav$ )\t r5ovation ( he>t & rep5tance ( s9 ?an !y c4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #c4 ,! ,/ate ( ,nature4 ,i4 ,if by human nature y mean nature z se5 9 ?is man or t1 !n unque/ionably nature is evil--individual nature1 p]sonal nature1 is contr>y to ,god's w4 ,b if by human nature y mean nature z ,god made x1 z x has be5 once 9 "o man ( our species & only "o1 & z by ,god's grace x %all be aga92 if y mean nature z x is accord+ to ! idea ( ! ,creator z %[n 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 z x is 9 ! eyes ( ,god imput$ n z x is b z x %all be1--!n t nature is a noble ?+1 a ?+ ,div9e2 = ! life ( ! ,r$eem] ,himself1 :at 0 x b ! "o true exhibition ( our human nature8 ,,ii4 ,paul says t by nature we fulfil ! desires ( ! fle% & ( ! m9d4--,i pray y to obs]ve t x is ! second & n 9 ! fir/ s5se t he "h speaks ( nature4 ,! desires ( ! fle% mean ! appetites2 ^? ( ! m9d mean ! passions3 to fulfil ! desires ( ! fle% is to live ! life ( ! sw9e2 to fulfil ^? ( ! m9d is to live ! life ( ! devil4 ,b ?is is ! p>tiality1 n ! entir5ess1 ( human nature4 ,:]e is ! consci5ce1 :]e ! ,_s ) :i* we h communion ) ,god8 ,to live to ! fle% & to ! m9d is n to live to ! nature t ,god gave u4 ,we c no m call t liv+ to our nature ?an we c say t a wat* go+ by ! m]e =ce ( ! ma9-spr+ )\t a regulator is fulfill+ ! nature ( a wat*4 ,to fulfil ! desires ( ! fle% & ( ! m9d is no m to fulfil ! nature :i* ,god has giv5 u ?an ! soil fulfils its nature :5 x br+s =? ?orns & bri>s4 ,/4 ,paul1 9 ! epi/le to ! ,romans1 draws a di/9ction betwe5 himself & 8 false nature3 ,x is n ,i1 b s9 t dwelle? 9 me4 ,s9 is ! dom9ion ( a false nature2 x is a usurp$ dom9ion4 ,,iii4 ,! next ?+ t ,paul tells u is t by nature we are *ildr5 ( wra?4--,9 ! /ate ( nature we are 9 ! way to be> ! wra? ( ,god4 ,yet ,god is n wra?2 ,he is inf9ite love4 ,! et]nal sev]ity ( ,8 nature does n feel our passions1 ,he rema9s = ev] calm2 yet su* is our nature t we mu/ ?9k ( ,him z wra? z well z love3 to u love itself becomes wra? :5 we are 9 a /ate ( s94 ,god mu/ hate s9 & be =ev] s9's enemy4 ,if we s9 ,he mu/ be aga9/ u3 9 s9n+ we id5tify ourselves ) evil1 !re=e we mu/ endure ! consum+ fire4 ,s long z !re is evil1 s long w !re be p5alty4 ,s91 live accord+ to ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 & y w become ! *ildr5 ( ,god's wra?2 live aft] ! ,_s1 ! high] nature t is 9 y1 & !n ! law ha? hold on y no long]4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,! ,wor/ ( ,evils4 ,i4 ,by nature all are ! *ildr5 ( wra?4--#a4 ,because we want t orig9al righte\sness 9 :i* we 7 creat$1 & :i* is requir$ to ! purity & p]fection ( our nature4 #b4 ,because all ! p>ts & p[]s ( our s\l & body are deprav$ ) orig9al corruption4 ,our und]/&+s are s bad t !y und]/& n _! own badness1 our wills :i* are ! que5s ( our s\ls become ! vassals ( s91 our memories l jet good only to draw /raws & treasure up trifles ( no mom5t1 our consci5ces ?r\gh errors 9 our und]/&+s sometimes accus+ u :5 we are innoc5t1 sometimes acquitt+ u :5 we are guilty1 our affections all disaffect$ & out ( ord]4 #c4 ,"s may expect t z ! ma/] ( ! fea/ said to him t want$ ! w$d+ g>m5t1 ,fri5d1 h[ came/ ?\ 9 hi!r8 s ,i %\ld dem& ( orig9al s91 ,foe1 & wor/ ( foes1 h[ came/ ?\ 9 hi!r1 & by :at invisible leaks did/ ?\ soak into our s\ls8 ,b ,i desire1 if x be possible1 to pres5t y ?is day a rose )\t prickles1 to decl>e pla9 & positive doctr9e )\t ?orny disputes or curi\s speculations1 le/1 z ,abraham's ram 0 caught 9 ! ?icket1 s ,i embroil y & myself 9 difficult controv]sies4 ,let u n busy our bra9s s mu* to "k h[ orig9al s9 came into u1 z lab\r 9 our he>t to "k h[ x %\ld be got out ( u4 ,b ! wor/ is1 mo/ m5 are sick ( ! rickets 9 ! s\l1 _! heads swell to a va/ proportion1 puff$ up ) ! empt9ess ( airy speculations1 :il/ _! legs & l[] p>ts d wa/e & consume1 _! practical p>ts decay1 none m lazy to s]ve ,god 9 _! lives & conv]sations4 ,transcrib]'s ,note3 ,baptism is n a sacram5t t conf]s salvation4 ,x is an ord9ance t s]ves z a public /atem5t t salvation has already tak5 place4 ,p>5ts are to raise _! *ildr5 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,"l 7,eph4 vi4 #d74 ,,ii4 ,ye p>5ts to *ildr51 see h[1 ?\gh aga9/ y\r wills1 ye h propagat$ ?is wra?-des]v+ on y\r *ildr5 unto y\r *ildr52 y are b\nd1 bo? 9 hon\r & hone/y1 civility & ,*ri/ianity1 to pluck !m out ( ?is pit4 #a4 ,?is y may d by embrac+ ! spe$ie/ opportunity to fa/5 ! sacram5t ( baptism ^u !m4 #b4 ,let !m n want good pray]s1 :i* if /eep$ 9 te>s w gr[ ! bett]1 good precepts1 good prec$5ts1 & %[ ?y *ild 9 ?yself :at he %\ld foll[1 9 o!rs :at he %\ld %un & avoid4 #c4 ,9 ! l[ c\ntries1 :]e _! h\ses lie buri$ 9 ! gr\nd1 ! lay+ ( ! f\ndation is c\nt$ z mu* z ! re/ ( ! f\ndation2 s half our badness lies secret & unse51 consi/+ 9 orig9al corruption1 :]e( too few take notice4 ,wit*es1 !y say1 say ! ,"l's ,pray] backw>d2 b concupisc5ce1 ?is wit* 9 our s\l1 says all ! comm&m5ts backw>d1 & makes u cross 9 our practice :at ,god comm&s 9 ,8 precepts4 ,?us e day we s91 & sorr[ aft] our s91 & s9 aft] our sorr[4 ,! w9d ( ,god's ,_s bl[e? u "o way1 & ! tide ( our corruption hurrie? u ano!r4 ,^! ?+s he t see? n 9 himself is sotti%1 bl9d2 he t see? & confesse? n is damnably pr\d2 he t confesse? & bewaile? n is desp]ately pr(ane2 he t bewaile? & fighte? n aga9/ x is unpr(itably p5sive2 b he t 9 "s weak mann] doe? all ^! is a sa9t 9 rev]sion "h1 & %all be "o 9 possession h]eaft]4--,t4 ,full]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #d-i4 ,salvation an ,act ( ,div9e ,grace4 ,i4 ,spr++ f ! b5evol5ce ( ,god 7v]s4 #d1 #g74--;,a good old sa9t once said1 ,!re is no?+ t affects me m pr(\ndly1 or m quickly melts my he>t1 ?an to reflect on ! goodness ( ,god4 ,x is s va/1 s deep1 s amaz+1 s unlike & beyond ! mo/ p]fect human disposition1 t my s\l is ov]:elm$4 ,! apo/le seems to h be5 simil>ly affect$ z he contemplat$ ! ,div9e b5efic5ce1 z ! phrases he "h employs indicate4 ,he calls x ! great love :]e) ,he lov$ u4 ,god is ri* 9 m]cy--9 irrepressible1 unm]it$ compassion 7v]4 #d74 ,language is too poor to express all he sees & feels1 & he takes refuge 9 ! ambigu\s yet sugge/ive expression1 ,! exce$+ ri*es ( ,8 grace 9 ,8 k9dness t[>d u ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #g7--;h9t+ at ! sublime b5ignity ( ! ,div9e nature long+ to express itself ?r\gh ! noble/ m$ium possible4 ,by 8 rebellion & delib]ate s9 man _h =feit$ all claim to ! ,div9e fav\r1 & 8 re/oration to t fav\r1 impossible ( atta9m5t by any ef=ts ( 8 own1 0 an act ( %e] ,div9e goodness4 ,its spontaneity breaks 9 z a sweet surprise ^u ! s9n+ race4 ,! mo/ vici\s & ab&on$ are includ$ 9 its graci\s provisions1 & all m5 are taught t _! salvation1 if accompli%$ at all1 mu/ be z an act ( free & undes]v$ grace4 ,,ii4 ,salvation has its life & fell[%ip 9 ,*ri/ 7v]s4 #e1 #f74--;,god has giv5 u z unque/ion$ a resurrection f ! dea? ( s9 z ! body ( ,*ri/ _h f ! grave1 & ! same ,div9e p[] a*iev$ bo? ! "o & ! o!r4 ,! spiritual life ( bo? ,jew & ,g5tile has its orig9 9 ,*ri/1 & ! axe is ?us laid to ! v root ( spiritual pride & all glory+ 9 ourselves4 ,we are rais$ by ,8 resurrection p[] to sit 9 heav5ly places 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,?is we d already by our spiritual fell[%ip ) ,him1 & by anticipation we %>e ! bless$ness :i* we %all m fully enjoy by our union ) ,him 9 ! heav5ly _w4 ,! spiritual resurrection ( ! s\l mu/ prec$e & w be ! inviolable gu>antee ( ! future glori\s resurrection ( ! body4 ,z ! great ,head ( ! ,*ur* is already 9 ! heav5lies1 s ultimately all ! memb]s t make up ! body %all be ga!r$ !re4 ,we are already seat$ !re 9 ,him z our ,head1 :i* is ! gr\nd ( our hope2 & we %all be h]eaft] seat$ !re by ,him1 z ! conf]r+ cause1 :5 hope %all be swall[$ up 9 fruition4 ,our life & fell[%ip 9 ,*ri/ are susceptible ( indef9ite expansion & enjoym5t 9 ! progressive evolutions ( ! future4 ,,iii4 ,fai?1 ! in/rum5t ( salvation1 is ! gift ( ,div9e grace 7v]4 #h74--,! "q :e!r fai? or salvation is ! gift ( ,god is decid$ by ! majority ( critics 9 fav\r ( ! =m]4 ,?is agrees ) ! obvi\s argum5t ( ! apo/le1 t salvation is s absolutely an act ( ,div9e grace t ! p[] to realise x individually is also a free gift4 ,grace1 )\t any respect to human wor?9ess1 conf]s ! glori\s gift4 ,fai?1 ) an empty h& & )\t any pret5ce to p]sonal des]t1 receives ! heav5ly bless+4 ,)\t ! grace or p[] to believe1 no man ev] did or c believe2 b ) t p[] ! act ( fai? is a man's own4 ,god nev] believes = any man1 no m ?an ,he rep5ts = him4 ,! p5it5t1 ?r\gh ?is grace enabl+ him1 believes = himself2 nor does he believe necess>ily or impulsively :5 he has t p[]4 ,! p[] to believe may be pres5t long be=e x is ex]cis$1 else :y ! solemn w>n+s :i* we meet ev]y:]e 9 ! ,^w ( ,god & ?reat5+s aga9/ ^? :o d n believe8 ,?is is ! true /ate ( ! case3 ,god gives ! p[]1 man uses ! p[] ?us giv51 & br+s glory to ,god4 ,)\t ! p[] no man c believe2 ) x any man may4 ,,iv4 ,salvation1 be+ unm]itori\s1 excludes all human boa/+4--,n ( works1 le/ any man %\ld boa/ 7v]4 #i74 ,nei!r salvation nor ! fai? t br+s x is ! result ( human +5uity & ef=t4 ,! gr& moral results br\ght ab\t by sav+ fai? are s extraord9>y1 & s high above ! plane ( ! l(tie/ & mo/ gigantic human endeav\rs1 t if man c\ld produce !m by 8 own unaid$ p[]s he w\ld h cause inde$ = ! mo/ extravagant boa/+1 & he w\ld be 9 dang] ( g5]at+ a pride :i* 9 its uncontrollable excess w\ld "w = 8 irretrievable ru94 ,! lea/ %ad[ ( a gr\nd = pride is h[ev] exclud$4 ,god protects bo? ,himself & man by ! fre5ess & simplicity ( ! (f] ( salvation4 ,x is ! compla9t ( intellectual pride t ! reception ( ! ,gospel is impossible because x dem&s a humiliation & self-empty+ t degrade & %ackle intellectual fre$om4 ,su* an objection is a libel on ! ,gospel4 ,x humbles 9 ord] to exalt2 x b9ds its claims ^u u to lift u to a high] fre$om4 ,s completely is salvation a ,div9e act1 t ! man :o refuses to accept x on ,god's t]ms mu/ p]i%4 ,!re is no o!r way4 ,v4 ,! glory ( ,div9e grace 9 salvation w be increas+ly demon/rat$ 9 ! future4--,t 9 ! ages to come ,he might %[ ! exce$+ ri*es ( 8 grace 7v]4 #g74 ,! mo/ valuable function ( hi/ory is n t :i* deals ) ! rise & fall ( empires1 ! brutal ravages ( w>1 ! biographies ( k+s1 /atesm51 & philosoph]s1 b t :i* treats ^u ! social & moral condition ( ! p & ! influ5ce ( religion 9 ! developm5t ( individual & national "*4 ,! true hi/ory ( ! _w is ! hi/ory ( ,god's deal+s ) x4 ,! ages ( ! pa/ h be5 a revelation ( ,god2 ! ages to come w be an enl>gem5t ( t revelation1 & its mo/ conspicu\s feature w be an ev]-new developm5t ( ! ri*es ( ,div9e grace 9 ! r$emption ( ! human race4 ,9 all successive ages ( ! _w we are au?oris$ to decl>e t s9n]s %all be sav$ only z !y rep5t ( _! s9s & believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,lessons4--,salvation--#a4 ,is a revelation ( :at ,god does = man4 #b4 ,is absolutely necess>y = ea*4 #c4 ,%\ld be e>ne/ly s\ght by all4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,( ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #d-g4 ,! ,great ,*ange effect$ 9 ,man by ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,! happy *ange :i* ! ,gospel made 9 ! ,ephesians4--,a *ange n peculi> to !m1 b common to all s9c]e believ]s4 #a4 ,god ha? quick5$ u4--,made u alive ) ,*ri/4 7#a7 ,true ,*ri/ians are alive2 !y h spiritual s5ses & appetites4 7#b7 ,spiritual motions4 7#c7 ,spiritual pleasures4 7#d7 ,spiritual p[]s4 ,! spiritual life comes ?r\gh ,*ri/ & is con=m$ to ,him4 #b4 ,god ha? rais$ u up toge!r ) ,*ri/ 7v]4 #f74--;,8 resurrection is a pro( & patt]n ( t ( believ]s4 #c4 ,god ha? made u to sit toge!r 9 heav5ly places 9 ,*ri/4--,8 entrance into heav5 is a pro( ( ! f9al salvation ( believ]s4 ,he sits !re = !m1 to take c>e ( _! int]e/s1 & 9 due "t w br+ !m to sit :]e ,he is4 ,,ii4 ,contemplate ! m]cy ( ,god 9 ?is great *ange4--,god1 :o is ri* 9 m]cy 7v]4 #d74 ,! m]cies ( ,god are ri* 9 ext5t1 9 numb]1 9 respect ( con/ancy1 9 v>iety1 9 value4 ,! great love :]e) ,he lov$ u4 ,he fir/ lov$ u4 ,8 love %9es bright] :5 we consid] :at a be+ ,he is4 ,he is inf9itely above u4 ,he is self-suffici5t4 ,! ,gospel gives u ! mo/ exalt$ conceptions ( ,god's "*4 ,,iii4 ,! g5]al purpose ( ,god's p>ticul> m]cy to ! ,ephesians 7v]4 #g74--;,god's m]cy 9 reclaim+ "o transgressor may op]ate to ! salvation ( ?\s&s 9 ages to come4 ,! ,gospel disp5sation 0 int5d$ to s]ve "s useful purposes among o!r intellig5ces4 ,n only ,god's graci\s disp5sation to fall5 m51 b also ,8 righte\s sev]ity t[>d irreclaimable (f5d]s1 is design$ = ext5sive b5eficial influ5ce4--,la?rop4 ,v]s4 #d1 #e4 ,! ,/ate ( ,grace4 #a4 ,salvation orig9ates 9 ! love ( ,god4 #b4 ,t x consi/s 9 emancipation f evil4--,quick5$ u toge!r ) ,*ri/2 t is1 gave life4 ,! love & m]cy ( ,god 7 %[n 9 ?is--n t ,he sav$ f p5alty1 b f s94 ,:at we want is life1 m life1 spiritual life1 to "k 9 all ?+s ! tru? ( ,god1 & to speak x1 to feel 9 all ?+s ! w ( ,god & d x4 #c4 ,! next ^w to expla9 is grace4--,x /&s oppos$ to nature & to law4 ,:5ev] nature means ! dom9ion ( our l[] appetites1 !n nature /&s oppos$ to grace4 ,grace /&s oppos$ to law4 ,all t law c d is to manife/ s91 j z ! dam ?r[n across ! riv] %[s its /r5g?2 law c arre/ sometimes ! commission ( s91 b nev] ! inw>d pr9ciple4 ,!re=e1 ,god has provid$ ano!r rem$y1 ,s9 %all n h dom9ion ov] y1 because ye are "u grace4 #d4 ,paul /ates salvation "h z a fact4--,by grace ye are sav$4 ,!re are two sy/ems4 ,! "o beg9s ) nature1 ! o!r ) grace3 ! "o treats all ,*ri/ians z if !y 7 ! *ildr5 ( ! devil1 & tells !m t !y may p]haps become ! *ildr5 ( ,god2 ! o!r decl>es t ! inc>nation ( ,*ri/ is a fact1 a univ]sal fact1 proclaim+ t all ! _w are call$ to be ! *ildr5 ( ! ,mo/ ,high4 ,let u believe 9 grace in/ead ( beg9n+ ) nature4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,v]s4 #d-f4 ,! ,believ] exalt$ toge!r ) ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! believ] is assur$ he is rais$ up ) ,*ri/ by ! pro(s :i* assure him ( ! exaltation ( ,*ri/4--,^! pro(s1 irresi/ible z !y are1 d n produce impressions s lively z !y ought4 #a4 ,f ! abuse ( a di/9ction betwe5 ma!matical evid5ce & moral evid5ce4 #b4 ,because ! m9d is "u ! influ5ce ( a prejudice1 unwor?y ( a real philosoph]1 t moral evid5ce *anges its nature accord+ to ! nature ( ! ?+s to :i* x is appli$4 #c4 ,because ! necess>y discrim9ation has n be5 employ$ 9 ! selection ( ^? pro(s on :i* "s h pret5d$ to e/abli% x4 #d4 ,because we are too deeply affect$ by our inability to resolve c]ta9 que/ions :i* ! enemies ( religion are accu/om$ to put on "s circum/ances relative to t ev5t4 #e4 ,because we suff] ourselves to be intimidat$ m ?an we ought by ! comp>ison in/itut$ betwe5 !m & c]ta9 popul> rum\rs :i* h no bett] support ?an ! caprice ( ! p]sons :o propagate !m4 #f4 ,because !y are n suffici5tly kn[n4 ,,ii4 ,! means suppli$ to satisfy ! believ] t he is fulfill+ ! conditions "u :i* he may promise himself t he %all become a p>tak] ( ,*ri/'s exaltation4--,?\gh ?is k be difficult1 x is by no means impossible ( atta9m5t4 ,he employs two me?ods pr9cipally to arrive at x3 #a4 ,he /udies 8 own he>t2 #b4 ,he %r9ks n f ! inspection ( ! eyes ( o!rs4 ,,iii4 ,! believ] is rais$ up ) ,*ri/ by ! =eta/es :i* he enjoys on e>? ( 8 p>ticipation 9 ! exaltation ( ,*ri/4--,?is exp]i5ce is realis$ by ! believ]4 #a4 ,:5 %utt+ ! door ( 8 closet & exclud+ ! _w f 8 he>t1 he is admitt$ to communion & fell[%ip ) ,deity 9 retirem5t & sil5ce4 #b4 ,:5 ,provid5ce calls him to und]go "s sev]e trial4 #c4 ,:5 he has be5 enabl$ to make "s noble & g5]\s sacrifice4 #d4 ,:5 celebrat+ ! sacr$ my/]ies ( r$eem+ love4 #e4 ,f9ally1 9 ! h\r ( conflict ) ! k+ ( t]rors4--,saur94 ,v]4 #e4 ,ju/ification by ,fai?4 ,i4 ,we hold t we are ju/ifi$ by fai?1 t is1 by believ+1 & t unless we are ju/ifi$ we _c be sav$4 ,( all m5 :oev] believ$ ?is1 ^? :o gave u ! ,*ur* cate*ism believ$ x mo/ /rongly4 ,believ+ really :at !y taught1 !y believ$ t *ildr5 7 ju/ifi$4 ,= if a *ild is n ju/ifi$ 9 be+ a memb] ( ,*ri/1 a *ild ( ,god1 & an inh]itor ( ! k+dom ( heav51 :at is he ju/ifi$ 9 be+8 ,!y knew t ! *ildr5 c\ld only keep 9 ?is j1 "r1 & prop] /ate by tru/+ 9 ,god & look+ up to ,him daily 9 fai? & love & ob$i5ce4 ,,ii4 ,^! old re=m]s 7 practical m5 & took ! practical way4--,!y knew ! old prov]b1 ,a man ne$ n be a build] to live 9 a h\se4 ,at lea/ !y act$ on x2 & in/ead ( try+ to make ! *ildr5 und]/& :at fai? 0 made up (1 !y tri$ to make !m live 9 fai? itself4 ,in/ead ( puzzl+ & frett+ ! *ildr5's m9ds ) any ( ! controv]sies !n go+ on betwe5 ,papi/s & ,prote/ants1 or aft]w>ds betwe5 ,calv9i/s & ,arm9ians1 !y taught ! *ildr5 simply ab\t ,god1 :o ,he 01 & :at ,he _h done = !m & all mank9d1 t s !y might le>n to love ,him1 look up to ,him 9 fai?1 & tru/ utt]ly to ,him1 & s rema9 ju/ifi$ & "r1 sav$ & safe = ev]4 ,by do+ :i* !y %[$ t !y knew m ab\t fai? & ab\t ,god ?an if !y _h writt5 books on books ( doctr9al argum5ts4 ,,iii4 ,! ,*ur* cate*ism1 :]e x is really & hone/ly taught1 gives ! *ildr5 an hone/1 frank1 sob]1 ,engli% temp] ( m9d :i* no o!r tra9+ ,i h se5 gives4--,i w>n y frankly t if y expect to make ! av]age ( ,engli% *ildr5 good *ildr5 on any o!r gr\nd ?an ! ,*ur* cate*ism takes1 y w fail4 ,if x be n en\gh = y\r *ildr5 to "k all ! articles ( ! ,apo/les' ,cre$1 & on ! /r5g? !re( to tru/ ,god utt]ly & s be ju/ifi$ & sav$1 !n !y mu/ g else:]e1 = ,i h no?+ m to (f] !m1 & tru/ 9 ,god t ,i nev] %all h4--,c4 ,k+sley4 ,v]4 #h4 ,salvation by ,fai?4 ,i4 ,:at fai? x is ?r\gh :i* we are sav$4--#a4 ,x is n b>ely ! fai? ( a hea!n4 #b4 ,nor is x ! fai? ( a devil1 ?\gh ?is goes mu* fur!r ?an t ( a hea!n4 #c4 ,x is n b>ely t ! apo/les _h :ile ,*ri/ 0 yet ^u e>?4 #d4 ,9 g5]al x is fai? 9 ,*ri/3 ,*ri/ & ,god ?r\gh ,*ri/ are ! prop] objects ( x4 #e4 ,x is n only an ass5t to ! :ole ,gospel ( ,*ri/1 b also a full reliance on ! blood ( ,*ri/1 a tru/ 9 ! m]its ( ,8 life1 dea?1 & resurrection1 a recumb5cy ^u ,him z our atonem5t & our life1 z giv5 = u & liv+ 9 u1 & 9 consequ5ce h]e(1 a clos+ ) ,him & cleav+ to ,him z our wisdom1 righte\sness1 sanctification1 & r$emption1 or1 9 "o ^w1 our salvation4 ,,ii4 ,:at is ! salvation :i* is ?r\gh fai?8--#a4 ,x is a pres5t salvation4 #b4 ,a salvation f s94 #c4 ,f ! guilt ( all pa/ s94 #d4 ,f fe>4 #e4 ,f ! p[] ( s94 #f4 ,a salvation (t5 express$ 9 ! ^w ju/ification1 :i* tak5 9 ! l>ge/ s5se implies a deliv]ance f guilt & puni%m5t by ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ actually appli$ to ! s\l ( ! s9n] n[ believ+ on ,him1 & a deliv]ance f ! p[] ( s91 ?r\gh ,*ri/ =m$ 9 8 he>t4 ,,iii4 ,! importance ( ! doctr9e4--,nev] 0 ! ma9ta9+ ?is doctr9e m seasonable ?an x is at ?is day4 ,no?+ b ?is c effectually prev5t ! increase ( ! ,romi% delusion among u4 ,x is endless to attack "o by "o all ! errors ( t ,*ur*4 ,b salvation by fai? /rikes at ! root1 & all fall at once :]e ?is is e/abli%$4--,wesley4 ,v]s4 #h1 #i4 ,our ,salvation is ( ,grace4 ,i4 ,consid] h[ we are sav$ ?r\gh fai?4--#a4 ,)\t fai? we _c be sav$4 #b4 ,all :o h fai? w be sav$4 ,,ii4 ,:at place & influ5ce works h 9 our salvation4--#a4 ,9 :at s5se our salvation is n ( works4 7#a7 ,we are n sav$ by works consid]$ z a fulfilm5t ( ! orig9al law ( nature4 7#b7 ,we are n sav$ by virtue ( any works done be=e fai? 9 ,*ri/1 = none ( ^! are prop]ly good4 #b4 ,!re is a s5se 9 :i* good works are ( absolute necessity to salvation4 7#a7 ,!y are necess>y z be+ radically includ$ 9 t fai? by :i* we are sav$4 7#b7 ,a temp] dispos+ u to good works is a necess>y qualification = heav54 7#c7 ,works are necess>y z evid5ces ( our fai? 9 ,*ri/ & ( our title to heav54 7#d7 ,good works ess5tially belong to religion4 7#e7 ,works are necess>y to adorn our pr(essions & hon\r our religion be=e m54 7#f7 ,by !m we are to be judg$ 9 ! great day ( ! ,"l4 ,,iii4 ,! necessity ( works does n dim9i% ! grace ( ,god 9 our salvation nor af=d u any pret5ce = boa/+4--#a4 ,humility ess5tially belongs to ! ,*ri/ian temp]4 #b4 ,! mighty prep>ation ,god has made = our recov]y tea*es t ! human race is ( great importance 9 ! scale ( rational be+s & 9 ! s*eme ( ,god's univ]sal gov]nm5t4 #c4 ,x inf9itely conc]ns u to comply ) ! proposals ( ! ,gospel4 #d4 ,let no man flatt] himself t he is 9 a /ate ( salvation z long z he lives 9 ! neglect ( good works4 #e4 ,let u be c>eful t we mi/ake n ! nature ( good works4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #h4 ,true ,ju/ify+ ,fai? is n ( ,ourselves4--,x is ?r\gh grace t we believe 9 ! grace ( ,god4 ,god's grace & love1 ! s\rce2 fai?1 ! in/rum5t2 bo? ,8 gift4 ,! orig9 ( our com+ to ,*ri/ is ( ,god4 ,ju/ify+ fai?1 n human ass5t1 b a p[]ful1 vivify+ ?+ :i* imm$iately works a *ange 9 ! man & makes him a new creature & leads him to an entirely new & alt]$ mode ( life & conduct4 ,h5ce ju/ify+ fai? is a ,div9e "w4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]se #aj4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,life a ,div9e ,creation4 ,i4 ,! true ,*ri/ian a specim5 ( ! ,div9e h&iwork4--,we are ,8 workman%ip4 ,s f> is man f be+ ! au?or ( 8 own salvation1 or f procur+ salvation = ! sake ( any works ( 8 own1 t n only 0 8 fir/ creation z a man ! "w ( ,god1 b 8 new spiritual creation is :olly ! result ( ,div9e p[]4 ,man1 9 ! m>vell\s me*anism ( 8 body1 & 9 8 unique m5tal & spiritual end[m5ts1 is ! noble/ "w ( ,god4 ,he is ! "l & high prie/ ( nature & has su* dom9ion ov] x z to be able to comb9e & utilise its =ces4 ,b ! creation ( ! new spiritual man 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus is a f> gr&] "w1 & a m p]fect & exalt$ specim5 ( ! ,div9e h&iwork4 ,x is a ne>] approa* to a m p]fect image ( ! ,div9e "* & p]fections4 ,z ! be/ "w ( ! mo/ gift$ g5ius is a reflection ( 8 l(tie/ p[]s1 s ! new spiritual creation is a full] revelation ( ! inf9ite res\rces ( ! ,div9e ,work]4 ,,ii4 ,! ,*ri/ian life is em95tly practical4--,creat$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus = good works 7,r4,v474 ,! apo/le nev] calls ! works ( ! law good works4 ,we are n sav$ by1 b creat$ unto1 good works4 ,works d n ju/ify1 b ! ju/ifi$ man works1 & ?us demon/rates ! reality ( 8 new creation4 ,i %\ld h ?\ght m[]s v idle p1 said ,john ,newton1 b !y "w :ile !y :et ! scy!4 ,n[ devot$ness to ,god1 :e!r x m[s or :ets ! scy!1 /ill goes on ) ! "w4 ,a ,*ri/ian %\ld nev] plead spirituality = be+ a slov52 if he be b a %oe-clean]1 he %\ld be ! be/ 9 ! p>i%4 ,,iii4 ,! opportunities & motives = ,*ri/ian usefulness are ,div9ely provid$4--,:i* ,god ha? be=e orda9$ t we %\ld walk 9 !m4 ,e man has 8 daily "w ( body or m9d appo9t$ him4 ,!re is n a mom5t )\t a duty4 ,ea* "o has a v9ey>d2 let him see t he till x1 & n say1 ,no man ha? hir$ u4 ,! situation1 says ,c>lyle1 t has n its duty1 its ideal1 0 nev] yet occupi$ by man4 ,yes1 "h 9 ?is poor1 mis]able1 hamp]$1 despicable ,actual :]e9 ?\ ev5 n[ /&e/1 "h or n[h]e is ?y ideal4 ,"w x out !refrom1 & work+1 believe1 live1 & be free4 ,!re is no romance 9 a m9i/]'s propos+ & hop+ to =w>d a great moral revolution on ! e>?1 = ! religion he is appo9t$ to prea* 0 int5d$ & is adapt$ to "w deeply & widely & to *ange ! face ( society4 ,*ri/ianity 0 n u%]$ into ! _w ) su* a /up5d\s prep>ation1 x 0 n =e%[n ?r\gh s _m ages by enraptur$ prophets1 x 0 n proclaim$ s joyfully ?r\gh ! songs ( angels1 x 0 n prea*$ by su* holy lips & seal$ by su* preci\s blood1 to be only a pageant1 a =m1 a s\nd1 a %[4 ,oh no6 ,x has come f heav51 ) heav5's life & p[]--come to make all ?+s new1 to make ! wild]ness glad1 & ! des]t blossom z ! rose1 to break ! /ony he>t1 to set free ! guilt-burd5$ & e>?-b\nd _s1 & to pres5t x faultless be=e ,god's glory ) exce$+ joy4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ianity is n a cre$1 b a life4 #b4 ,! ,*ri/ian life has a manife/ ,div9e orig94 #c4 ,! ,*ri/ian life mu/ be practically develop$ 9 h>mony ) ! ,div9e m9d4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,int]ruptions 9 our ,"w1 & ! ,way to deal ) ,!m4--,9 proportion to ! s]i\sness ) :i* a ,*ri/ian does 8 "w w be 8 s5sitiv5ess to int]ruptions1 & ?is s5sitiv5ess is apt to di/urb 8 peace4 ,! rem$y is a clos] /udy ( ! m9d t 0 9 ,*ri/1 z t m9d transpires 9 ,8 record$ conduct4 ,! po9t 9 ! life ( our ,"l is ! app>5t want ( :at may be call$ me?od or plan4 ,8 good works 7 n 9 pursuance ( "s s*eme laid d[n by ,himself1 b su* z ent]$ into ,god's s*eme = ,him1 su* z ! ,fa!r _h prep>$ = ,him to walk 94 ,i4 ,notice ,8 disc\rses bo? 9 _! occasions & _! contexture4--#a4 ,8 disc\rses (t5 take _! rise f "s object :i* is ?r[n across ,8 pa? 9 nature1 f "s occurr5ce :i* takes place "u ,8 eyes1 or f "s "q :i* is put to ,him4 #b4 ,! contexture ( ,8 disc\rses are n sy/ematic 9 ! usual s5se ( ! ^w4 ,!re is ! intellectual me?od1 & ! me?od ( a full m9d & lov+ he>t4 ,! only plan obs]vable 9 our ,"l's disc\rses is t ( a lov+ he>t p\r+ itself out z occasion s]ves = ! edification ( mank9d4 ,,ii4 ,/udy ! life ( ,*ri/4--,! abs5ce ( m]e human plan1 or r /rict fai?fulness to ! plan ( ,god z h\rly develop$ by ! movem5ts ( ,8 provid5ce1 *>act]ises ! life ( our ,"l ev5 m ?an ,8 disc\rses4 ,illu/rat$ f ,mat!w ix4 ,god has a plan ( life = ea* "o ( u1 & occasions ( do+ or receiv+ good are mapp$ out = ea* 9 ,8 et]nal c\nsels4 ,little incid5ts1 z well z great crises ( life1 are "u ! control ( ,god's provid5ce4 ,ev5ts h a voice = u if we w li/5 to x4 ,let u view our int]ruptions z "p ( ,god's plan = u4 ,we may receive good1 ev5 :5 we _c d good4 ,x is self-w :i* w$s u to our own plans & makes u res5t int]f]5ce ) !m4 ,9 ! provid5ce ( ,god !re seems to be entanglem5ts1 p]plexities1 int]ruptions1 confusions1 contradictions1 )\t end2 b y may be sure !re is "o rul+ ?\ght1 "o ma/]-design1 to :i* all ^! are subord9ate4 ,be n clamor\s = ano!r or m dignifi$ "* ?an t :i* is allott$ to y4 ,be x y\r sole aim to conspire ) ! ,au?or1 & to subs]ve ,8 gr& & wise conception4 ,?us %all y f9d peace 9 submitt+ y\rself to ! wisdom :i* is ( ,god4--,e4 ,m4 ,g\lburn4 ,! ,new ,spiritual ,creation4--,god has k9dl$ 9 u a new spiritual life by baptism & ! influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,_s connect$ !re)4 ,he has laid ! f\ndation ( recreat+ u into ,8 image4 ,he has made u o!r m5 9 a f> m ess5tial s5se ?an x 0 once said to ,saul--,?\ %alt be turn$ into ano!r man4 ,:at is ! pr9cipal fruit & end ( ?is new creation8 ,a liv+ hope4 ,its object is n only our future resurrection1 b ! :ole pl5itude ( ! salvation /ill to be reveal$ by ,jesus ,*ri/1 ev5 until ! new heav5s & ! new e>? %all appe>4 ,bir? implies life2 s is x ) ! hope ( believ]s1 :i* is ! v opposite ( ! va91 lo/1 & p[]less hope ( ! worldly-m9d$4 ,x is p[]ful1 & quick5s ! he>t by com=t+1 /r5g!n+1 & enc\rag+ x1 by mak+ x joy\s & *e]ful 9 ,god4 ,its quick5+ influ5ce ent]s ev5 into our physical life4 ,hope is n only ! fulfilm5t ( ! new life creat$ 9 reg5]ation1 b also ! inn]mo/ k]nel ( ! same4--,weiss4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aa1 #ab4 ,! ,=lorn ,/ate ( ! ,g5tile ,_w4 ,i4 ,outca/4--,g5tiles1 4 4 4 call$ ,uncircumcision by t :i* is call$ ! ,circumcision 7v]4 #aa74 ,! circumcis$ ,jew reg>d$ himself z a special fav\rite ( ,heav51 & sup]ior to all o!r m54 ,he h>dly felt himself a memb] ( ! human family4 ,he 0 accu/om$ to speak ( himself z *os5 ( ,god1 & z holy & clean2 :il/ ! ,g5tiles 7 treat$ z s9n]s1 dogs1 pollut$1 unclean1 outca/1 & ,god-ab&on$4 ,betwe5 ,jew & ,g5tile !re 0 con/ant hatr$ & antagonism1 z !re is n[ betwe5 ! ,*ur* & ! _w4 ,on ! "o h&1 ! old religion1 ) its "t-hon\r$ tea*+s1 its anci5t traditions1 ! ,*ur* ( ! ,fa!rs1 ! gu>dian ( revelation1 ! deposit>y ( ! fai?1 ! /aun*ness t t5ds to deg5]ate into bigotry--"h is ! ,jew4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! intellectual se>*+s1 ! political aspirations & me*anical contriv+s--sci5ce1 art1 lit]ature1 comm]ce1 sociology1 ! lib]ty :i* ?reat5s to luxuriate into lic5ce--"h is ! ,g5tile4 ,ev] & aga9 ! old feud breaks out4 ,ev] & aga9 !re is a crack & a r5t4 ,! gulf wid5s1 & disruption is ?reat5$4 ,! majority is outside ! circle ( ! ,*ur*4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/less4--,t at t "t ye 7 )\t ,*ri/4 ,! promises ( a com+ ,deliv]] 7 made to ! ,jews1 & !y 7 sl[ to see t any o!r p _h any "r to ! bless+s ( ! ,messiah1 or t x 0 _! duty to in/ruct ! _w conc]n+ ,him4 ,!y drew a h>d l9e betwe5 ! sons ( ,abraham & ! dogs ( ,greeks4 ,!y erect$ a middle wall ( p>tition1 ?ru/+ out ! ,g5tile into ! out] c\rt4 ,*ri/ has brok5 d[n ! b>ri]4 ,on ! area ?us cle>$ ,he has erect$ a l>g]1 l(ti]1 holi] temple1 a univ]sal bro!rhood :i* ackn[l$ges no pref]5ces & kn[s no di/9ctions4 ,9 ,*ri/ ,jesus n[ !re is nei!r ,jew nor ,greek1 b ,*ri/ is all & 9 all--a vivid contra/ to ! ,*ri/lessness ( a =m] age4 ,,iii4 ,hopeless4--,be+ ali5s f ! commonweal? ( ,israel1 & /rang]s f ! cov5ants ( promise1 hav+ no hope 7v]4 #ab74 ,:]e !re is no promise !re is no hope4 ,cut (f f any k ( ! promises reveal$ to ! ,jews1 ! ,g5tiles 7 s9k+ into despair4 ,,iv4 ,godless4--,)\t ,god 9 ! _w4 ,) numb]less deities ! ,g5tiles _h no ,god4 ,!y _h ev]y?+ else1 b ?is "o ?+ !y lack$--k ( ,god _! ,fa!r2 & )\t ?is all _! magnific5t gifts c\ld n satisfy1 c\ld n save1 !m4 ,culture & civilisation1 arts & comm]ce1 in/itutions & laws1 no nation c af=d to und]value ^!2 b n only d all ^! ?+s soon fade1 b ! p !mselves fall into corruption & decay1 if ! ,brea? ( ,life is want+4 ,z ) nations1 s is x ) individuals4 ,man _c ) impunity ignore or d5y ! ,fa!r ( e>? & heav54 ,lessons4--#a4 ,man left to himself inevitably deg5]ates4 #b4 ,:5 man ab&ons ,god 8 case is desp]ate4 #c4 ,! rescue ( man f utt] ru9 is an act ( ,div9e m]cy4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #aa1 #ab4 ,! ,condition ( ! ,ephesians be=e _! ,conv]sion descriptive ( ! ,/ate ( ,s9n]s "u ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,!y 7 9 "t pa/ ,g5tiles 9 ! fle%4--,he admoni%es !m n to =get ! dismal /ate ( hea!nism out ( :i* !y _h be5 call$1 & (t5 to reflect ^u x1 t !y might ev] ma9ta9 a s5se ( _! unwor?9ess & awak5 ?ankful & admir+ appreh5sions ( t grace :i* _h wr\ght 9 !m s glori\s a *ange4 ,,ii4 ,rem9ds !m ( ! contempt ) :i* !y _h be5 treat$ by ! ,jews4--,! ,jews1 in/ead ( improv+ ! di/9ction ( _! circumcision to gratitude & ob$i5ce1 p]v]t$ x to pride1 self-confid5ce1 & contempt ( mank9d4 ,!y n only exclud$ o!r nations f ! b5efit ( religi\s communion1 b ev5 d5i$ !m ! common (fices ( humanity4 ,"o ( _! greate/ objections to ! ,gospel 0 t x (f]$ salvation to ! ,g5tiles4 ,,iii4 ,!y 7 )\t ,*ri/4--,to ! ,jews 7 *iefly conf9$ ! discov]ies :i* ,god made ( a ,savi\r to come4 ,f !m 9 _! captivities & disp]sions ! ,g5tiles obta9$ ! k !y _h ( ?is glori\s ,p]son4 ,?is k 0 imp]fect1 mix$ ) error & unc]ta9ty1 & at be/ ext5d$ only to a few4 ,! ,g5tiles1 contemplat+ ! ,messiah z a temporal pr9ce1 reg>d$ ,8 appe>+ z a calamity r ?an a bless+4 ,,iv4 ,!y 7 ali5s f ! commonweal? ( ,israel4--,to ! =ms ( wor%ip in/itut$ 9 ! ,mosaic law none 0 admitt$ b ,jews & su* z 7 proselyt$ to ! ,jewi% religion4 ,all uncircumcis$ hea!ns 7 exclud$ z ali5s4 ,v4 ,!y 7 /rang]s f ! cov5ants ( promise4--,! discov]y ( ! cov5ants ( promise until ! ,savi\r came 0 almo/ :olly conf9$ to ! ,jews4 ,h[ unhappy 0 ! condition ( ! ,g5tile _w 9 ! d>k1 b5ight$ ages :i* prec$$ ! ,gospel6 ,,vi4 ,!y _h no cle> hope ( a future exi/5ce4--,_m ( !m sc>cely believ$ or ?\ght ( a life beyond ?is4 ,!y _h no appreh5sion1 h>dly ! idea ( a re/oration ( ! body4 ,^? :o believ$ 9 a future /ate _h b obscure & "s ( !m v absurd conceptions ( x4 ,/ill m ignorant 7 !y ( ! qualifications necess>y = happ9ess aft] dea?4 ,,vii4 ,!y 7 a!i/s 9 a _w 9 :i* ,god 0 manife/4--,! hea!ns g5]ally _h "s appreh5sion ( a ,deity2 b !y 7 )\t a k ( ! "o true ,god & )\t a j idea ( ,8 "*4 ,!re are m a!i/s 9 ! _w ?an pr(ess !mselves su*4 ,_m :o pr(ess to "k ,god 9 works d5y ,him4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,hopeless & ,godless4--,! s\l t has no ,god has no hope4 ,! "* ( ! ,god we love & wor%ip w det]m9e ! "* ( our hope4 #a4 ,! hea!n religion 0 ! seek+ religion4 ,_! se>* arose out ( a deeply felt want4 ,!y felt ! ne$ ( some?+ !y did n possess2 & ! f9e/ intellects ! _w has ev] kn[n bravely & anxi\sly devot$ all _! colossal p[]s to ! task ( fa?om+ ! my/]ies ( life4 ,! hope ( discov]y buoy$ !m up & urg$ !m onw>ds2 b _! unit$ endeav\rs br\ght !m only to ! bord]l& ( ! unse5 & ! unkn[n1 :]e !y caught b glimm]+s ( a tru? t ev] rec$$ into ! great beyond4 ,! _w by wisdom knew n ,god1 & !re=e _h no hope4 #b4 ,! ,hebrew religion 0 ! hop+ religion4 ,fav\r$ ) a revelation ( ! only true ,god1 _! hope exp&$ ) e advanc+ /ep ( ! progressive revelation4 ,_! hope 0 bas$ on fai?1 z all true hope mu/ be--fai? 9 ! promises ( ,god4 ,!y _h ! promise ( a ,deliv]] ^: wisdom %\ld excel t ( ,moses & ,solomon1 & ^: p[] %\ld surpass t ( ,jo%ua & ( 8 h]oic successors 9 ! mo/ brilliant p]iod ( _! milit>y c>e]2 &1 ?r\gh ! c5turies ( prosp]ity & decl9e1 ( scatt]+ & captivity1 & amid unp>allel$ suff]+s :i* w\ld h ext+ui%$ any o!r nation1 hope fa/5$ & f$ ^u ! promises till ! true ,messiah came1 :om ,/4 ,paul ju/ly describ$ z ! ,hope ( ,israel1 ! ,hope ( ! promise made ( ,god unto our fa!rs4 #c4 ,! ,*ri/ian religion is ! complem5t & p]fection ( all previ\sly exi/+ sy/ems2 x is ! gr& realisation ( :at ! hea!n s\ght1 & ! ,hebrew hop$ =4 ,x is 9 ,jesus we h ! cle>e/1 fulle/1 & mo/ au?oritative revelation ( ,god1 & x is 9 ,him1 & 9 ,him alone1 t ! l(tie/ hope ( man f9ds its re/ful & all-suffici5t realisation4 ,! apo/le ,paul ref]s to ,jesus specifically z our ,hope--,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* is our ,hope 7#a ,tim4 i4 #a74 #d4 ,9 ! light ( ?is great & indubitable tru? ! words ( our text may be cle>ly & unmi/akably int]pret$1 & !y assume a t]rible significance4 ,to be )\t ,*ri/ is to be )\t ,god & )\t hope4 7#a7 ,hope is n simply expectation4 ,we expect _m ?+s we d n hope =4 ,9 ! natural c\rse ( ?+s we expect difficulties1 we expect opposition & misrepres5tation--black w\nd+ calumny ! :ite/ virtue /rikes--we expect infirmities & disabilities ( age2 b we are none ( u s fond ( tr\ble = tr\ble's sake z to hope = any ( ^! ?+s4 7#b7 ,hope is n simply desire4 ,our desires are z ?ick & pl5tiful z apple blossoms1 few ( :i* ev] rip5 into ! fruit !y promise4 ,we desire un9t]rupt$ heal?1 we desire weal?--! mo/ dang]\s & disappo9t+ ( all human wi%es--we desire pleasure1 success 9 life1 & ! realisation ( ! mo/ ambiti\s dreams2 b we h no reasonable gr\nd = hop+ t all our desires w ev] be atta9$4 7#c7 ,hope is ! expectation ( ! desirable1 & x mu/ h a f\ndation on :i* ! expectation re/s & an object to :i* ! desire c rise4 ,! f\ndation ( hope is ,*ri/1 & ! object ( hope is to live ) ,him 9 et]nal glory4 ,to be )\t hope & )\t ,god does n mean t hope & ,god d n exi/4 ,! _w is full ( bo?2 !y are among y1 !y surr\nd y1 ! v air vibrates ) ! ev]-active pres5ce ( ^! gr& realities2 b !y are z ?\gh !y did n exi/ = y unless y "k & feel !y d exi/ )9 y4 7#d7 ,hope presupposes fai?2 !y _c exi/ ap>t4 ,fai? discov]s ! only f\ndation :i* is laid1 :i* is ,*ri/ ,jesus1 fa/5s ! s\l to & settles x on ?is f\ndation1 & fai? & hope r\se all ! activities ( ! s\l to build on ?is f\ndation a sup]/ructure :i* %all gr[ 9 solidity1 9 symmetry1 & 9 beauty1 until x becomes a p]fect m>vel ( moral ar*itecture1 ri*ly ornam5t$ ) ! mo/ delicate trac]y & %imm]+ & fla%+ ) ! respl5d5t glory ( ,god4 7#e7 ,hope is ! balloon ( ! s\l1 so>+ maje/ically into ! heav5s1 scann+ sc5es ( beauty & gr&eur nev] beheld by our e>?-b\nd s5ses1 & fai?fully report+ to ! s\l ! /ate ( affairs 9 ! skies2 b x is a captive balloon1 & ! connect+ cords are firmly held 9 ! h& ( fai?4 ,! l(tie/ flights & ! sw+ ( :at might seem ! mo/ ecc5tric gyrations ( hope are held 9 *eck by ! fri5dly1 ! sympa!tic1 b unsw]v+ grasp ( fai?4 ,my de> ,hope1 ,fai? says1 x is v nice = y to be up !re1 bask+ 9 ! cl\dless sun%9e & dr9k+ 9 ! melody ( ! asc5d+ l>k z x ripples up ! heights2 & ,i l y to be !re4 ,i c\ld nev] get !re myself2 & y tell me ( ?+s ,i %\ld nev] o!rwise "k1 & !y d me good4 ,b1 rememb]1 ,i _c let y g4 ,we are l9k$ toge!r 9 ! sacr$ bonds ( a holy w$lock4 ,we are necess>y to ea* o!r & _c d )\t ea* o!r4 ,if y 7 to break away f me1 y w\ld vani% l vap\r into space1 & ,i %\ld be left =lorn & p[]less4 ,& ,hope replies3 ,i "k x1 my de> ,fai?4 ,divorce w\ld be fatal to u bo?1 & our union is too sweet & preci\s ev] to dream ( sep>ation4 ,i live 9 ^! upp] regions purely = y\r sake4 ,y "k ,i h *e]$ y up _m a "t & w d s aga94 ,my joy is to bright5 y\r life ( toil & conflict d[n !re4 ,:5 ! s\l has done ) y x w h done ) me1 & :5 my "w is f9i%$ ,i %all be cont5t to die4 ,?us1 fai? & hope are ess5tially unit$1 & bo? are w$d$ toge!r by ! s\l's liv+ union ) ,*ri/4 7#f7 ,a false hope is really no hope4 ,x re/s on no solid f\ndation2 x is n ju/ifi$ by s\nd reason4 ,x is b ! blue light ( a frantic conjecture g5]at$ amid ! re/less tumults ( a s\l 9 ! la/ /ages ( despair4 ,at ! be/ a false hope is b a beautiful dream spun f ! gossam] ?reads ( a busy & excit$ fancy1 a dream ( :at we wi% might be1 &1 l all o!r dreams hav+ no sub/antial basis1 x dissolves into space "u ! fir/ t\* ( reality4 ,a false hope lures its victims on to de/ruction1 z ! flick]+ lights ( ! m>% gases s$uce ! belat$ travell] into ! dismal swamps f :i* !re is no release4 ,a ,/ate ( ,s9 a ,/ate ( ,ungodl9ess4--#a4 ,m5 d n recognise ! exi/5ce ( ,god4 #b4 ,!y d n ackn[l$ge ,8 moral gov]nm5t4 #c4 ,!y d n seek ,8 fav\r z _! *ief good4 #d4 ,!y d n delight 9 ,8 communion4 #e4 ,!y d n anticipate _! f9al reckon+ ) ,him4 #f4 ,!y d n accept ,8 own disclosures conc]n+ ! attributes ( ,8 nature & ! pr9ciples ( ,8 adm9i/ration4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,man )\t ,god4--,he is l a %ip toss$ ab\t on a /ormy sea )\t *>t or compass4 ,! %ip drifts z ! waves c>ry x4 ,! night is d>k4 ,! pilot kn[s n :i* way to /e]4 ,he may be close to rocks & quicks&s4 ,p]haps a fla% ( lightn+ falls on a rock1 or he he>s ! waves break+ ov] x4 ,b h[ %all he escape1 or h[ prep>e to meet ! dang]8 ,%all he tru/ 9 provid5ce8 ,:at provid5ce has he to tru/ 98 ,poor man6 ,he is )\t ,god4 ,%all he ?r[ out an an*or8 ,b he has no an*or4 ,he wants ! be/ & only safe an*or1 hope--! an*or ( ! s\l4 ,su* is ! /ate ( man :5 he is f> (f1 )\t a ,god to tru/ 91 )\t hope to com=t & support him4 ,b give ! man a true & lively fai? 9 ,*ri/1 tell him ( a m]ciful & lov+ ,fa!r :o c>e? = u & w\ld h u ca/ all our c>e ^u ,him1 %[ him t hope :i* is firm to ! end1 & /raightway y make a happy man ( him4 ,y give him a c\rse to /e]1 a *>t & compass to guide him1 an an*or :i* w enable him to )/& ! buffet+ ( e /orm4 ,y insure him aga9/ %ipwreck1 & y assure him ( a bless$ hav5 :]e at l5g? he w arrive & be at re/4--,a4 ,w4 ,h>e4 ,practical ,a!ism4--,if x _h be5 )\t fri5ds1 )\t %elt]1 )\t food1 t w\ld h made a gloomy s\nd2 b )\t ,god6 ,t !re %\ld be m5 :o c survey ! creation ) a sci5tific enl>gem5t ( intellig5ce & !n say !re is no ,god is "o ( ! mo/ hide\s ph5om5a 9 ! _w4 ,i4 ,! text is applicable to ^? :o h no solemn recognition ( ,god's all-dispos+ gov]nm5t & provid5ce--:o h no ?\ght ( ! c\rse ( ?+s b j z go+ on1 go+ on "s way or o!r1 j z x c be2 to :om x appe>s ab&on$ to a /rife & competition ( v>i\s mortal p[]s1 or surr5d]$ to some?+ !y call g5]al laws1 & ^! bl5d$ ) *ance4 ,,ii4 ,is a description ( all ^? :o are =m+ or pursu+ _! s*eme ( life & happ9ess indep5d5t ( ,him4--,!y d n consult ,8 c\nsel or w z to :at t s*eme %\ld be 9 its ends or means4 ,8 fav\r1 ,8 bless+ are n absolutely indisp5sable4 ,we c be happy leav+ ,him out ( ! acc\nt4 ,,iii4 ,is a description ( ^? :o h b a slight s5se ( univ]sal acc\ntabl5ess to ,god z ! supreme au?ority--:o h n a consci5ce con/antly look+ & li/5+ to ,him & te/ify+ = ,him4 ,?is ins5sibility ( acc\ntabl5ess exi/s almo/ entire--a /upefaction ( consci5ce--9 v _m m9ds4 ,9 o!rs !re is a di/urb$ yet inefficaci\s feel+4 ,to be ?us ) ,god is 9 ! mo/ emphatical s5se to be )\t ,him--)\t ,him z a fri5d1 approv]1 & patron4 ,ea* ?\ght ( ,him tells ! s\l :o x is t x is )\t1 & :o x is t 9 a v fe>ful s5se x nev] c be )\t4 ,,iv4 ,! description belongs to t /ate ( m9d 9 :i* !re is no communion ) ,him ma9ta9$ or ev5 s\ght ) cordial aspiration4 ,h[ lam5table to be ?us )\t ,god6 ,consid] x 9 "o s+le view only1 t ( ! lonel9ess ( a human s\l 9 ?is de/itution4 ,v4 ,a description ( ! /ate ( m9d 9 :i* !re is no habitual anticipation ( ! great ev5t ( go+ at l5g? into ! pres5ce ( ,god2 9 :i* !re is an abs5ce ( ! ?\ght ( be+ ) ,him 9 ano!r _w1 ( be+ ) ,him 9 judgm5t1 & :e!r to be ) ,him = ev]4 ,,vi4 ,a description ( ^? :o1 pr(ess+ to reta9 ,god 9 _! ?\ghts1 frame ! religion 9 :i* !y are to ackn[l$ge ,him accord+ to _! own speculation & fancy4--,w ! ,almighty ackn[l$ge y\r feign$ ,god = ,himself1 & admit y\r religion z equival5t to t :i* ,he has decl>$ & def9$8 ,if ,he %\ld n1 y are )\t ,god 9 ! _w4 ,let u implore ,him n to p]mit our spirits to be deta*$ f ,him1 ab&on$1 expos$1 & lo/2 n to let !m be try+ to fe$ _! immortal fires on transitory su/5ance1 b to attract !m1 exalt !m1 & hold !m 9 ,8 communion = ev]4--,john ,fo/]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ac-ah4 ,*ri/ ! ,great ,peacemak]4 ,i4 ,8 mission on e>? 0 "o ( peace4--,& came & prea*$ peace to y :i* 7 af> (f1 & to !m t 7 nigh 7v]4 #ag74 ,8 adv5t 0 h]ald$ by ! angelic song1 ,peace on e>?1 & goodwill t[>d m54 ,! _w is rack$ ) moral discord2 ,he is con/antly /riv+ to introduce ! music ( a heav5ly h>mony4 ,x is di/ract$ ) w>2 ,he is propagat+ pr9ciples t w by-&-by make w> impossible4 ,! "w ( ! peacemak] is ,*ri/-l4 ,%5kyn1 "o ( ^: anomalies 0 t ) all 8 burn+ passions he 0 a notori\s peacemak]1 & _h means ( p\r+ oil ^u tr\bl$ wat]s1 once ^u a "t 0 deput$ to try 8 well-kn[n skill ^u a ,*ur* ^: /rife ( tongues _h become q notori\s4 ,he reluctantly compli$ & att5d$ a meet+ :i* soon prov$ to 8 satisfaction t ! p 7 possess$ by a demon t c\ld n easily be expell$4 ,! peacemak] got up1 /aff 9 h&1 pac$ ! little *apel1 & ) 8 _s deeply mov$1 cri$ out1 ,"l1 is ?is ,?y sp\se8 ,fa/] & fa/] he walk$1 ?ump+ 8 huge /ick on ! floor1 & /ill cry+ out1 ,"l1 is ?is ,?y sp\se8 ,slay h]6 ,!n !re came1 z x 7 f ano!r1 a response1 ,no1 ,i w n4 ,sell h]1 !n6 ,no1 ,i w n4 ,d5y h]1 !n6 ,/ill ! answ] came1 ,i w n4 ,!n he lift$ up 8 voice1 say+1 ,i h b\ght h] ) ,my preci\s blood2 h[ c ,i give h] up8 ,h[ c ,i =sake h]8 ,! /rife _h n[ ceas$1 & ! p look$ on ) amazem5t1 cry+ out = p>don4 ,,ii4 ,he made peace betwe5 man & man4--,= ,he is our peace1 :o ha? made bo? "o2 4 4 4 to make 9 ,himself ( twa9 "o new man1 s mak+ peace 7v]s4 #ad1 #ae74 ,! ho/ility ( ,jew & ,g5tile 0 conqu]$2 ! new spiritual nature creat$ 9 bo? =m$ a bond ( bro!rhood & h>mony4 ,! ,jew no long] despis$ ! ,g5tile2 ! ,g5tile no long] hat$ & p]secut$ ! ,jew4 ,:]e ! ,*ri/ian _s pr$om9ates p]sonal qu>rels are spe$ily adju/$4 ,,iii4 ,he made peace betwe5 man & ,god4--,t ,he might reconcile bo? unto ,god 9 "o body by ! cross 7v]4 #af74 ,! enmity ( man aga9/ ,god is dis>m$ & conqu]$ by ! volunt>y suff]+ ( ,jesus 9 man's /ead1 & by ,him ?us op5+ up ! way ( reconciliation ( man ) ,god4 ,god c n[ be j1 & ! ju/ifi] ( him t believe? 9 ,jesus4 ,! violat$ law is n[ aton$ =1 & ! violator may obta9 =giv5ess & rega9 ! =feit$ fav\r ( ! (f5d$ ,god4 ,!re is peace only ?r\gh =giv5ess4 ,,iv4 ,8 dea? remov$ ! great b>ri] to peace4--,?is p>agraph is v ri* & sugge/ive 9 ! phrases us$ to expla9 ?is bless$ result3 ,ye are made nigh by ! blood ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ac74 ,by ! cross1 hav+ sla9 ! enmity !reby 7v]4 #af74 ,ha? brok5 d[n ! middle wall ( p>tition1 hav+ aboli%$ 9 ,8 fle% ! enmity 7v]s4 #ad1 #ae74 ,x is n ! calm1 sil5t1 featureless1 helpless1 =celess1 peace ( dea?1 b a liv+1 active1 aggressive1 ev]-conqu]+ peace4 ,! dea? 0 ! result ( agonis+ /ruggle & int5se suff]+1 & ! peace pur*as$ is a p[]fully op]at+ influ5ce 9 ! believ+ s\l4 ,a peace is ( ! nature ( a conque/2 ,= !n bo? p>ties nobly are subdu$1 ,& nei!r p>ty los]4--,%akespe>e4 ,v4 ,true peace is realis$ only 9 ,*ri/4--,b n[ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus ye :o sometimes 7 f> (f are made nigh by ! blood ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ac74 ,= ,he is our peace 7v]4 #ad74 ,= ?r\gh ,him we bo? h access by "o ,_s unto ! ,fa!r 7v]4 #ah74 ,*ri/ takes u by ! h&1 & leads u to ! ,fa!r4 ,m5 seek peace 9 ! excitem5ts ( worldly pleasures1 or 9 ! pursuit ( ambiti\s aims1 b 9 va94 ,!y only /imulate ! malady !y seek to cure4 ,*ri/ is ! re/ful c5tre ( ! univ]se1 & ! s9-toss$ s\l ga9s peace only z x conv]ges t[>ds ,him4 ,! ef=ts ( m5 to f9d re/ indep5d5t ( ,*ri/ only reveal _! ne$ ( ,him1 & x is a m]cy :5 ?is revelation & consci\sness ( ne$ does n come too late4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,s9 is ! in/igator ( qu>rels & /rife4 #b4 ,only z s9 is conqu]$ does peace become possible4 #c4 ,*ri/ introduces peace by aboli%+ s94 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ac-ah4 ,ne>ness to ,god4 ,i4 ,!y 7 br\ght into ! ,*ur* ( ,god & admitt$ to equal privileges ) ,8 anci5t p ! ,jews4 ,,ii4 ,!y 7 br\ght ne> to ,god z !y 7 admitt$ to enjoy ! ,gospel1 :i* is a disp5sation ( grace & peace4 ,,iii4 ,!y 7 br\ght ne> to ,god by ! r5ovation ( _! s\ls aft] ,8 image4 ,,iv4 ,?is ne>ness to ,god implies a /ate ( peace ) ,him4 ,v4 ,ano!r circum/ance ( ! ne>ness is access to ,god 9 pray]4 ,,vi4 ,ano!r is ! pres5ce ( ,8 ,holy ,_s4--,let u be afraid ( ev]y?+ t t5ds to draw u away f ,god1 & love ev]y?+ :i* br+s u ne>] to ,him4 ,let u seek ,him ) our :ole he>t1 p]sev]e daily communion ) ,him1 *oose ,8 fav\r z our happ9ess1 ,8 s]vice z our employm5t1 ,8 ,^w z our guide1 ,8 ord9ances z our refre%m5t1 ,8 h\se z ! gate ( heav51 & heav5 z our et]nal home4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,our ,/ate by ,nature & by ,grace4 ,i4 ,our /ate by nature4--,! di/ance f ,god "h spok5 ( is n a local di/ance1 nei!r is x t :i* sep>ates u f ,him z an inf9ite ,be+4 #a4 ,x is legal4 ,bani%$ by a righte\s s5t5ce & by a s5se ( guilt & unwor?9ess4 #b4 ,x is moral4 ,e/rangem5t4 ,abs5ce ( sympa?y4 ,want ( h>mony4 #c4 ,9 bo? ^! respects x is ev]-wid5+4 #d4 ,x is mis]able & dang]\s4 ,,ii4 ,our /ate by grace4--#a4 ,! legal b>ri]s are remov$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/ %$ on ! cross4 #b4 ,! moral ali5ation is remov$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/ z appli$ to ! believ] by ! ,holy ,_s4 #c4 ,! ne>ness to ,god ?us effect$ is a valuable privilege4 ,x includes reconciliation1 fri5d%ip1 communion4 ,s9n]1 apply n[ to be made nigh4 ,believ]1 rememb] ?y obligations4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,v]s4 #ad1 #ae4 ,dea? a ,peacemak]4--,! /ruggle betwe5 ! ,nor!rn & ,s\!rn ,/ates ( ,am]ica clos$ = ev] at ! fun]al ( ,g5]al ,grant4 ,! armies ( rebellion surr5d]$ tw5ty ye>s be=e2 b ! solemn & memorable pageant at ! tomb ( ! great ,union soldi]1 :]e ! lead+ g5]als ( ! liv+ ,union & ( ! dead ,conf$]acy /ood %\ld] to %\ld] & m+l$ _! te>s 9 a common grief--?is hi/orical ev5t m>k$ ! absolute conclusion ( sectional animosity 9 ,am]ica4 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ,p[] ( ! ,gospel to dissolve ! ,enmity ( ! ,human ,he>t aga9/ ,god4--#a4 ,! goodness ( ,god de/roys ! enmity ( ! human m9d4 ,:5 e o!r argum5t fails1 ?is1 if p]ceiv$ by ! eye ( fai?1 f9ds its p[]ful & p]suasive way ?r\gh e b>ri] ( resi/ance4 ,try to approa* ! he>t ( man by ! in/rum5ts ( t]ror & ( au?ority1 & x w disda9fully repel y4 ,!re is n "o ( y skill$ 9 ! managem5t ( human nature :o does n p]ceive t1 ?\gh ?is may be a way ( work+ on ! o!r pr9ciples ( our con/itution--( work+ on ! fe>s ( man1 or on 8 s5se ( int]e/--?is is n ! way ( ga9+ by a s+le hair-bread? on ! atta*m5ts ( 8 he>t4 ,su* a way may =ce1 or x may t]rify1 b x nev]1 nev] c ende>2 & aft] all ! ?reat5+ array ( su* an influ5ce z ?is is br\ght to be> ^u man1 !re is n "o p>ticle ( s]vice x c extort f him b :at is all r5d]$ 9 ! _s ( a pa9ful & reluctant bondage4 ,n[ ?is is n ! s]vice :i* prep>es = heav54 ,?is is n ! s]vice :i* assimilates m5 to angels4 ,?is is n ! ob$i5ce ( ^? glorifi$ spirits1 ^: e affection h>monises ) _! e p]=mance1 & ! v ess5ce ( ^: piety consi/s ( delight 9 ,god & ! love !y be> to ,him4 ,to br+ up man to su* an ob$i5ce z ?is1 8 he>t behov$ to be approa*$ 9 a p>ticul> way2 & no su* way is to be f\nd b )9 ! limits ( ! ,*ri/ian revelation4 ,!re alone y see ,god1 )\t injury to ,8 o!r attributes1 ply+ ! he>t ( man ) ! irresi/ible argum5t ( k9dness4 ,!re alone d y see ! great ,"l ( heav5 & ( e>?1 sett+ ,himself =? to ! mo/ wor?less & ! mo/ w&]+ ( ,8 *ildr5--putt+ =? ,8 h& to ! "w ( heal+ ! brea* :i* s9 _h made betwe5 !m--tell+ !m t ,8 ,^w c\ld n be mock$1 & 8 ju/ice c\ld n be defi$ & trampl$ on1 & t x 0 n possible = ,8 p]fections to receive ! slighte/ ta9t 9 ! eyes ( ! creation ,he _h ?r[n ar\nd !m2 b t all ?is 0 provid$ =1 & n a s+le creature )9 ! compass ( ! univ]se ,he has =m$ c\ld n[ say t =giv5ess to man 0 degrad+ to ! au?ority ( ,god1 & t by ! v act ( atonem5t1 :i* p\r$ a glory ov] all ! high attributes ( ,8 "*1 ,8 m]cy might n[ bur/ =? )\t limit & )\t control ^u a guilty _w1 & ! broad flag ( invitation be unfurl$ 9 ! sight ( all its families4 #b4 ,let ! s9n]1 !n1 look to ,god ?r\gh ! m$ium ( su* a revelation1 & ! sight :i* meets him !re may well tame ! ob/9acy ( t he>t :i* _h wrapp$ itself up 9 imp5etrable h>dness aga9/ ! =ce ( e o!r consid]ation4 ,n[ t ! /orm ( ! ,almighty's wra? has be5 dis*>g$ ^u ,him :o bore ! burd5 ( ! _w's atonem5t1 ,he has turn$ ,8 ?rone ( glory into a ?rone ( grace & cle>$ away f ! pavilion ( ,8 resid5ce all ! d>kness :i* encompass$ x4 ,! ,god :o dwelle? !re is ,god 9 ,*ri/2 & ! voice ,he s5ds f x to ?is d>k & rebelli\s prov9ce ( ,8 mighty empire is a voice ( ! mo/ besee*+ t5d]ness4 ,goodwill to m5 is ! ann\ncem5t ) :i* ,8 mess5g]s come fraught to a guilty _w2 &1 s9ce ! mom5t 9 :i* x bur/ ^u mortal e>s f ! peaceful canopy ( heav51 may ! m9i/]s ( salvation take x up1 & g r\nd ) x among all ! tribes & individuals ( ! species4 ,su* is ! real aspect ( ,god t[>ds y4 ,he _c be> t ,8 ali5at$ *ildr5 %\ld be f9ally & ev]la/+ly away f ,him4 ,he feels = y all ! long+ ( a p>5t b]eav$ ( 8 (fspr+4 ,to woo y back aga9 unto ,himself ,he scatt]s among y ! l>ge/ & ! mo/ lib]al assurances1 & ) a tone ( implor+ t5d]ness does ,he say to "o & all ( y1 ,turn ye1 turn ye2 :y w ye die8 7,ezek4 xxxiii4 #aa74 ,he has no pleasure 9 y\r dea?4 ,he does n wi% to glorify ,himself by ! de/ruction ( any "o ( y4 ,look to ,me1 all ye ends ( ! e>?1 & be sav$ 7,isa4 xlv4 #bb71 is ! wide & g5]\s ann\ncem5t by :i* ,he w\ld recall1 f ! out]mo/ limits ( ,8 s9ful creation1 ! mo/ wor?less & pollut$ ( ^? :o h w&]$ away f ,him4 #c4 ,n[ give u a man :o p]ceives1 ) ! eye ( 8 m9d1 ! reality ( all ?is1 & y give u a man 9 possession ( ! pr9ciple ( fai?4 ,give u a man 9 possession ( ?is fai?2 & 8 he>t1 %ield$ z x 7 aga9/ ! t]rors ( a m5ac+ ,deity1 is s(t5$ & subdu$1 & resigns its e affection at ! mov+ spectacle ( a besee*+ ,deity2 & ?us x is1 t fai? manife/s ! attribute :i* ! ,bible assigns to x1 ( work+ by love4 ,give u a man 9 possession ( ?is love2 &1 animat$ z he is ) ! liv+ pr9ciple ( t ob$i5ce1 :]e ! will+ & delight$ cons5t ( ! inn] man goes along ) ! p]=mance ( ! out] man1 8 love manife/s ! attribute :i* ! ,bible assigns to x :5 x says1 ,?is is ! love ( ,god1 t ye keep ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,& ?us x is1 amid ! fruitfulness ( e o!r exp$i5t1 :5 p[] ?reat5$ to cru% ! he>t :i* x c\ld n s(t5--:5 au?ority lift$ its voice1 & laid on man an enactm5t ( love :i* x c\ld n c>ry--:5 t]ror %ot its arr[s1 & !y dropp$ ineffectual f t citadel ( ! human affections1 :i* /ood pro( aga9/ ! impression ( e "o ( !m--:5 wra? mu/]$ up its appall+ sev]ities1 & fill$ t bosom ) despair :i* x c\ld n fill ) ! w>m? ( a confid+ atta*m5t--!n ! k9dness ( an invit+ ,god 0 br\ght to be> on ! he>t ( man1 & got an op5+ ?r\gh all its my/]i\s av5ues4 ,goodness did :at ! nak$ness ( p[] c\ld n d4 ,x f\nd its way ?r\gh all intricacies ( ! human con/itution1 & !re1 deposit+ ! "r pr9ciple ( rep5tance1 did x e/abli% ! alone effectual security = ! "r purposes & ! "r fruits ( rep5tance4--,dr4 ,t4 ,*alm]s4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,! ,privilege ( ,access to ! ,fa!r4--,9 ! ,temple s]vice ( ! ,jews all did n enjoy equal privileges4 ,! c\rt ( ! ,g5tiles 0 outside t ( ! ,jews & sep>at$ f x by a m>ble scre5 or enclosure ?ree cubits 9 height1 beautifully ornam5t$ ) c>v+1 b be>+ inscriptions1 9 ,greek & ,roman *>act]s1 =bidd+ any ,g5tile to pass )9 its b\nd>y4 ,su* re/rict$ access to ,god ! new disp5sation 0 design$ to aboli%4 ,! middle wall ( p>tition is n[ brok5 d[n1 & ?r\gh ,*ri/ we1 bo? ,jews & ,g5tiles--all mank9d--h equal access by "o ,_s unto ! ,fa!r4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,! privilege ( access unto ! ,fa!r4--,t ,god is ! prop] object ( wor%ip is impli$ 9 our text1 & m explicitly decl>$ 9 o!r portions ( ! sacr$ writ+s4 ,accord+ to ! nature ( ! bless+s desir$1 pray] may be address$ to any ( ! ?ree ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead2 b ! ,bible tea*es t pray] g5]ally is to be pres5t$ to ! ,fa!r ?r\gh ,*ri/ & by ! ,holy ,_s4 ,& s appropriate are ! (fices ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,tr9ity t we _c speak o!rwise4 ,we _c say t ?r\gh ! ,_s & by ! ,fa!r we h access to ,*ri/1 or ?r\gh ! ,fa!r & by ,*ri/ we h access to ! ,_s4 ,we mu/ obs]ve ! apo/le's ord]--?r\gh ,*ri/ & by ! ,_s we h access to ! ,fa!r4 ,access unto ! ,fa!r implies3-- #a4 ,8 sympa?y ) u4--,god is our ,creator & ,sov]eign1 b ,8 au?ority is n h>% or arbitr>y4 ,he does n ev5 deal ) u accord+ to ! /]n dictates ( untemp]$ ju/ice4 ,on ! contr>y1 9 love & sympa?y ,he has = our b5efit made ,8 ?rone accessible4 ,he w li/5 to our p5it5tial confessions1 our v[s ( ob$i5ce1 our /atem5ts ( want4 ,he has sympa?y ) u4 #b4 ,8 ability to help u4--,t access is p]mitt$ to u1 tak5 9 connection ) ,god's p]fections1 prove ?is4 ,he raises no hope to disappo9t1 does n enc\rage t ,he may repel1 b p]mits access t ,he may help & bless4 #c4 ,8 p]mission to speak freely4--,!re is no?+ contract$ 9 ,god's me?od ( bless+4 ,we are introduc$ to ,8 pres5ce n to /& dumb be=e ,him1 nor to speak "u ! influ5ce ( slavi% fe>4 ,we h su* lib]ty z ^? enjoy :o are introduc$ to ! pres5ce ( a pr9ce by a di/+ui%$ fav\rite1 or su* fre$om z *ildr5 h 9 address+ a fa!r4 ,we are br\ght into ! pres5ce ( our ,k+ by ,8 ,own ,son2 to our heav5ly ,fa!r by ,*ri/1 our eld] ,bro!r4 ,! results ( ?is access to ourselves3 #a4 ,x tea*es dep5d5ce2 #b4 ,excites gratitude2 #c4 ,produces com=t2 #d4 ,promotes gr[? 9 grace4 ,,ii4 ,! m$ium ( access4--,"u ! law ! high prie/ 0 ! m$iator ?r\gh :om ! p drew ne> to ,god4 ,he w5t into ! holie/ ( all1 once e ye>1 n )\t blood1 :i* he (f]$ = himself1 & = ! errors ( ! p 7,heb4 ix4 #g74 ,"u ! new cov5ant boldness to ent] into ! holie/ is by ! blood ( ,jesus 7,heb4 x4 #ai74 ,b z ! m$iation ( ! ,jewi% high prie/1 ?\gh done away 9 ,*ri/1 0 typical1 x may s]ve to tea* u h[ we are to come to ,god4 ,he spr9kl$ ! blood ( ! s9-(f]+ on ! m]cy-seat & burnt inc5se )9 ! veil 7,lev4 xvi471 ?us symbolis+ ! sacrifice & int]cession ( ,*ri/4 #a4 ,we1 !n1 h access to ,god ?r\gh ,*ri/ z a sacrifice4--,)\t %$d+ ( blood is no remission 7,heb4 ix4 #bb74 ,b1 t1 :ile we 7 yet s9n]s1 ,*ri/ di$ = u1 we c\ld nev]1 z suppliants1 h f\nd acceptance ) ,god4 #b4 ,?r\gh ,*ri/ z an int]cessor4--,b ?is man1 etc4 7,heb4 x4 #ab74 ,a disciple 9 temptation cries = deliv]ance f evil1 & ,*ri/ prays1 ,holy ,fa!r1 keep ?r\gh ,?9e own "n ^? :om ,?\ ha/ giv5 ,me 7,john xvii4 #aa74 ,a dy+ sa9t asks = an entrance into ! heav5ly k+dom1 & ,*ri/ pleads1 ,fa!r1 ,i w t !y also1 :om ,?\ ha/ giv5 ,me1 be ) ,me :]e ,i am 7,john xvii4 #bd74 ,none ne$ deem himself too unwor?y to call on ,god :o comes to ,him ?r\gh ,*ri/'s sacrifice & int]cession4 ,,iii4 ,! assi/ance af=d$ by ! ,holy ,_s4--,z we h access unto ! ,fa!r ?r\gh ,*ri/ plead+ = u1 s we h access unto ! ,fa!r by ! ,_s plead+ 9 u4 #a4 ,! ,_s k9dles holy desire4--,x is ! "w ( ! ,_s to draw (f ! he>ts ( m5 f ! _w & raise !m to ,god 9 pray]4 ,z 9 play+ on a musical in/rum5t no /r+ s\nds unt\*$1 s )\t ?is influ5ce ( ! ,_s man w\ld nev] look heav5w>d1 or 8 he>t fill ) desire t[>d ,god4 #b4 ,prompts to imm$iate application4--,bless+s are (t5 desir$ b feebly4 ,! ,_s rebukes ?is hesitancy1 & urges on to imm$iate application4 #c4 ,aids 9 t application4--,)\t ! ,_s we "k n :at we %\ld pray = 7,rom4 viii4 #bf74 ,our ?\ghts w&]1 our affections *ill1 ! f]v\r ( our importunity flags1 unless ! ,_s helpe? our infirmities4 ,reflections4--#a4 ,^? :o d n enjoy ?is privilege are highly culpable4 #b4 ,^? :o d enjoy ?is privilege are inde$ happy4--,! ,lay ,prea*]4 ,access to ,god1 reveal+ ! ,tr9ity 9 ,unity4 ,i4 ,! end ( human salvation is access to ! ,fa!r4--,t is ! fir/ tru? ( our religion--t ! s\rce ( all is meant to be ! end ( all1 t z we all come =? f a ,div9e ,creator1 s x is into ,div9ity t we are to return & to f9d our f9al re/ & satisfaction1 n 9 ourselves1 n 9 "o ano!r1 b 9 ! omnipot5ce1 ! omnisci5ce1 ! p]fectness1 & ! love ( ,god4 ,n[ we are v apt to take x = grant$ t1 h[ev] we may diff] 9 our def9itions & our belief ( ! deity ( ! ,son & ( ! ,holy ,_s1 we are all at once1 !re c be & !re is no hesitation1 ab\t ! deity ( ! ,fa!r4 ,god is ,div9e4 ,god is ,god4 ,& no d\bt we d all ass5t 9 words to su* a belief2 b :5 we ?9k :at we mean by t ^w ,god2 :5 we rememb] :at we mean by ,fa!r1 namely1 ! fir/ s\rce & ! f9al satisfaction ( a dep5d5t nature2 & !n :5 we look ar\nd & see su* multitudes ( p liv+ z if !re 7 no high] s\rce = _! be+ ?an accid5t & no high] satisfaction = _! be+ ?an selfi%ness1 d we n feel t !re is ne$ ( a cont9ual & mo/ e>ne/ prea*+ by ,^w & act1 f e pulpit ( influ5ce to :i* we c m\nt1 ( ! ,div9ity ( ! ,fa!r4 ,! ,div9ity ( ! ,fa!r ne$s ass]tion fir/ ( all4 ,let m5 once feel x1 & !n nature & _! own he>ts w come 9 ) _! sweet & solemn confirmations ( x4 ,b nature & ! human he>t d n tea* x ( !mselves4 ,! true/ tea*+ ( x mu/ come f s\ls t are always go+ 9 & out be=e ! ,div9e ,fa!rhood !mselves4 ,by ! sight ( su* s\ls1 o!rs mu/ come to seek ! satisfaction t comes only f a ,div9e end ( life--mu/ come to crave access to ! ,fa!r4 ,s we believe1 & s we tempt o!r m5 to believe1 9 ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,,ii4 ,& n[ pass to ! ,div9ity ( ! me?od4--,?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,man is sep>at$ f ,god4 ,t fact1 te/ifi$ to by brok5 associations1 by ali5at$ affections1 by conflict+ wills1 /&s writt5 9 ! :ole hi/ory ( our race4 ,& equally cle> is x to him :o reads ! ,gospels1 & ent]s into sympa?y ) _! wond]ful ,p]son1 t 9 ,him1 9 ,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 appe>$ ! ,m$iator by :om 0 to be ! ,atonem5t4 ,8 0 ! life & nature :i*1 /&+ betwe5 ! ,godhood & ! manhood1 0 to bridge ! gulf & make ! firm1 bright road ov] :i* bless+ & pray] might pass & repass ) confid5t1 gold5 feet = ev]4 ,& !n ! "q is--& :5 we ask x ?us x becomes s mu* m ?an a dry problem ( !ology2 x is a "q = live1 anxi\s m5 to ask ) faces full ( eag]ness--,out ( :i* nature came t ,m$iator8 ,out ( :i* side ( ! *asm sprang ! bridge leap+ =? t[>d ! o!r8 ,evid5tly on bo? sides t bridge is b$d$ deep & cl+s ) a t5acity :i* %[s h[ x belongs !re4 ,he is bo? human & ,div9e4 ,b f :i* side did ! bridge spr+8 ,x is ! mo/ preci\s "p ( our belief t x 0 ) ,god t ! activity began4 ,x is ! v s\l ( ! ,gospel1 z ,i read x1 t ! ,fa!r's he>t1 sitt+ above u 9 ,8 hol9ess1 ye>n$ = u z we lay d[n "h 9 our s94 ,& :5 !re 0 no man to make an int]cession1 ,he s5t ,8 ,son to tell u ( ,8 love1 to live ) u1 to die = u1 to lay ,8 life l a /rong bridge out f ! ,div9e side ( exi/5ce1 ov] :i* we might walk fe>fully b safely1 b into ! ,div9ity :]e we belong$4 ,?r\gh ,him we h access to ! ,fa!r4 ,z ! end 0 ,div9e1 s ! me?od is ,div9e4 ,z x is to ,god t we come1 s x is ,god :o br+s u !re4 ,i c ?9k no?+ else )\t di%on\r+ ! tireless1 qu5*less love ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,! p[] ( ! act ( man's salvation is ! ,holy ,_s4--,?r\gh ,*ri/ ,jesus we bo? h access by "o ,_s unto ! ,fa!r4 ,:at d we mean by ! ,holy ,_s be+ ! p[] ( salvation8 ,i ?9k we are (t5 delud$ & misl$ by c>ry+ out too f> "s ( ! figurative =ms 9 :i* ! ,bible & ! religi\s exp]i5ce ( m5 express ! sav+ ( ! s\l4 ,= in/ance1 salvation is describ$ z ! lift+ ( ! s\l out ( a pit & putt+ x ^u a p9nacle1 or on a safe high plat=m ( grace4 ,! figure is /rong & cle>4 ,no?+ c ov]/ate ! utt] dep5d5ce ( ! s\l on ,god = its deliv]ance2 b if we let ! figure leave 9 our m9ds an impression ( ! human s\l z a dead1 passive ?+1 to be lift$ f "o place to ! o!r l a torpid log t makes no ef=t ( its own ei!r = co-op]ation or resi/ance1 !n ! figure has misl$ u4 ,! s\l is a live ?+4 ,ev]y?+ t is done ) x mu/ be done & ?r\gh its own ess5tial life1 ,if a s\l is sav$1 x mu/ be by ! salvation1 ! sanctification1 ( its ess5tial life2 if a s\l is lo/1 x mu/ be by p]dition ( its life1 by ! degradation ( its affections & desires & hopes4 ,let !re be no?+ m]ely me*anical 9 ! conception ( ! way ,god treats ^! s\ls ( ours4 ,he works ^u !m 9 ! vitality ( ?\ght1 passion1 & w t ,he put into !m4 ,& s1 :5 a s\l comes to ! ,fa!r ?r\gh ! ,savi\r1 its :ole ess5tial vitality moves 9 ! act4 ,:5 ?is exp]i5ce is rea*$1 !n see :at ,godhood ! s\l has come to recognise 9 ! _w4 ,fir/1 !re is ! creative ,deity f :i* x sprang1 & to :i* x is /ruggl+ to return--! ,div9e ,end1 ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,!n !re is ! inc>nate ,deity1 :i* makes t return possible by ! exhibition ( ,god's love--! ,div9e ,p[] ( salvation1 ,god ! ,holy ,_s4 ,to ! ,fa!r1 ?r\gh ! ,son1 by ! ,_s4 ,?is appe>s to be ! tru? ( ! ,deity z x relates to u4 ,i say aga91 z x relates to u4 ,:at x may be 9 itself2 h[ ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s meet 9 ! p]fect ,godhood2 :at inf9ite tru? m !re may1 !re mu/1 be 9 t ,godhood1 no man c d>e to guess4 ,b1 to u1 ,god is ! end1 ! me?od1 & ! p[] ( salvation2 s ,he is ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,_s4 ,x is 9 ! p]fect h>mony ( ^! sacr$ p]sonalities t ! preci\s unity ( ! ,deity consi/s4 ,i look at ! !ologies1 & s (t5 x seems z if ! h>mony ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s has be5 lo/1 bo? by ^? t own & ^? t dis[n ! ,tr9ity4 ,"o !ology makes ! ,fa!r h>d & cruel1 long+ z x 7 = man's puni%m5t1 extort+ f ! ,son ! la/ drops ( life-blood :i* man's s9 _h incurr$ z p5alty4 ,ano!r !ology makes ! ,son m]ely "o ( ! multitude ( s9n+ m51 ) some:at bold] aspirations lay+ hold on a =giv5ess :i* ,god might give b :i* no mortal might assume4 ,/ill ano!r !ology c f9d no ,god 9 ! human he>t at all2 m]ely a f]m5tation ( human nature is ?is desire aft] goodness1 ?is rea*+ out t[>ds ,div9ity4 ,! end is n wor?y ( ! me?od4 ,i d n want to come to su* a ,fa!r z "s ( ! !ologians h pa9t$4 ,or ! me?od is n wor?y ( ! end4 ,no man c\ld come to ! p]fect ,god ?r\gh su* a ,jesus z "s m5 h describ$4 ,or ! p[] is too weak = bo?2 & all t ,*ri/ has done lies useless1 & all ! ,fa!r's welcome waits 9 va9 = ! s\l t has 9 x no ,holy ,gho/4 ,b let ea* be real & ea* be wor?y ( ! o!rs1 & salvation is complete4 ,b ea* _c be wor?y ( ! o!rs unless ea* is p]fect4 ,b ea* _c be p]fect unless ea* is ,div9e2 t is1 our fai? is 9 ! ,tr9ity--?ree ,p]sons & "o ,god4--,philips ,brooks4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,law ( ,pray]-- ,i4 ,to ! ,fa!r4--#a4 ,h[ hon\rable6 ,"r ( entry to an e>?ly sov]eign4 #b4 ,h[ delightful6 ,our pleasures may be graduat$ accord+ to ! "p ( our nature 9 :i* !y h _! rise4 ,! pleasures ( devotion are ! highe/ ta/e = devotion4 #c4 ,h[ pr(itable6 ,god is able to be/[ all temporal & spiritual bless+s4 #d4 ,h[ solemn6 ,! int]c\rse ( our _s ) ! ,fa!r ( our spirits4 ,he>t to he>t4 ,,ii4 ,?r\gh ! ,son4--#a4 ,?r\gh ,8 atonem5t4 ,legal b>ri]s to our access mu/ be remov$4 ,h be5 remov$ by ! dea? ( ,*ri/ z a satisfaction to ,div9e ,ju/ice4 ,he has demoli%$ ! wall1 ,he has con/ruct$ a bridge across ! *asm1 ,he has laid d[n ,8 own body z ! m$ium ( approa*4 #b4 ,?r\gh ,8 int]cession4 ,x p]petuates ,8 sacrifice4 ,! ,jewi% high prie/ ent]+ ! holy ( holies on ! ,great ,day ( ,atonem5t4 ,amyntas1 "m ( ,coriolanus2 ,philippa aft] ! siege ( ,calais4 ,,iii4 ,by ! ,_s4--#a4 ,he tea*es u :at are our wants4 ,= ! mo/ "p we are likely to be aw>e ( our temporal wants4 ,9 spiritual ?+s ! great] our ne$ ! less our s5se ( ne$4 #b4 ,he makes u will+ to ask ! supply ( our wants4 ,av]sion to beg4 ,av]sion to lay b>e ! symptoms ( humiliat+ disease4 #c4 ,he gives u p[] to spread our wants be=e ,god4 ,"o p]son employ$ to write a lett] or a petition = ano!r4 #d4 ,he inspires u ) confid5ce to plead ) importunity & fai?4 ,confid5ce 9 ! ,fa!r1 9 ! ,son1 9 ! p[] ( pray]4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ai-bb4 ,! ,*ur* ! ,temple ( ,god4 ,i4 ,enjoy+ special privileges4--#a4 ,a sa9tly citiz5%ip4 ,no m /rang]s & =eign]s1 b fell[-citiz5s ) ! sa9ts 7v]4 #ai74 ,! apo/le has spok5 ( ! sep>ation & enmity exi/+ betwe5 ,jew & ,g5tile4 ,! ,jew1 tra9$ to believe 9 ! "o invisible & only true ,god1 :o c\ld n be imag9$ by any mat]ial =m1 le>n$ to look ) hatr$ & contempt on ! outca/1 lawless ,g5tile1 ) 8 idol deities 9 e valley & on e hill2 & ! intellectual ,g5tile look$ ) philosophic pride on ! /]n l& ( ! ,hebrew & 9 philosophic scorn on 8 /range1 exclusive lonel9ess4 ,!y 7 n only at enmity ) ea* o!r1 b bo? 7 at enmity ) ,god4 ,n[ ! writ] is %[+ t by ! provisions ( ! ,gospel bo? ,greek & ,jew are unit$ z citiz5s ( "o ,div9e k+dom4 ,!y enjoy ! same privileges & are 9 actual fell[%ip ) prophets & apo/les & all holy s\ls 9 all ages & are sanctifi$ subjects ( a k+dom t c nev] be mov$4 #b4 ,a family life4--,& ( ! h\sehold ( ,god 7v]4 #ai74 ,! ,*ur* is a family hav+ "o ,fa!r 9 ,god1 "o ,bro!r 9 ,*ri/1 "o life 9 ! ,_s1 & "o home 9 ,heav54 ,z 9 e>?ly families1 !re are div]sities ( "*1 ta/es1 gifts1 t5d5cies1 & manife/ations1 b all ! memb]s ( ! heav5ly h\sehold are b\nd toge!r by ! "o common bond ( love to ,god & to ea* o!r4 ,,ii4 ,re/+ on a sure f\ndation 7v]4 #bj74--,! mat]ials compos+ ! f\ndation ( ! ,*ur* are liv+ /ones--tea*]s & confessors ( ! tru?1 apo/les & prophets2 b ,*ri/1 z ! "o f\ndation1 is ! *ief corn]-/one4 ,! f\ndation ( ! ,*ur* is n s mu* 9 ! witnesses ( ! tru? z 9 ! tru? itself1 & 9 propagat+ :i* tru? ! fir/ tea*]s & confessors sacrific$ _! all4 ,! tru? :i* produc$ & su/a9$ ! m>tyrs is itself immovable4 ,! apo/les & prophets--tea*]s 9 ! apo/olic times--laid ! fir/ c\rse 9 ! f\ndation ( ! ,*ur* & 7 c>eful to recognise & build only "o f\ndation1 unit$ & held toge!r by ! "o corn]-/one--,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,!y fix$ ! patt]n & /&>d ( ,*ri/ian doctr9e & practice4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* is sure because ! f\ndation is deep & broad & c nev] be remov$ & replac$ by any human /ructure4 ,,iii4 ,ev] ris+ to a high] p]fection 7v]4 #ba74--,! image is t ( an ext5sive pile ( build+s1 su* z ! anci5t temples commonly 71 9 process ( con/ruction at diff]5t po9ts ov] a wide area4 ,! build]s "w 9 conc]t ^u a common plan4 ,! sev]al p>ts ( ! "w are adju/$ to ea* o!r1 & ! v>i\s op]ations 9 process are s h>monis$ t ! entire con/ruction pres]ves ! unity ( ! ar*itect's design4 ,su* an edifice 0 ! apo/olic ,*ur*--"o b ( _m p>ts--9 ! div]se gifts & multipli$ activities animat$ by "o ,_s & direct$ t[>ds "o ,div9e purpose 7,f9dlay74 ,s9ce ! ,day ( ,p5teco/1 :5 ?ree ?\s& liv+ /ones 7 laid on ! f\ndation1 ! ,*ur* has be5 gr[+ 9 symmetry1 beauty1 & va/ness1 & x is con/antly advanc+ t[>ds p]fection4 ,! build+1 ?\gh app>5tly disjo9$ & work+ 9 sep>ate p>ts1 is gr[+ into a f9al unity4 ,,iv4 ,made by ! ,_s ,8 glori\s dwell+-place 7v]4 #bb74--,! ,holy ,_s is ! supreme ,build] z ,he is ! supreme ,witness to ,jesus ,*ri/ 7,john xv4 #bf1 #bg74 ,! words 9 ! ,_s d5ote n ! mode ( ,god's habitation--t is self-evid5t--b ! ag5cy engag$ 9 build+ ?is new h\se ( ,god4 ,) "o *ief corn]-/one to re/ ^u1 & "o ,_s to inspire & control !m1 ! apo/les & prophets laid _! f\ndation1 & ! ,*ur* 0 build$ toge!r = a habitation ( ,god4 ,h5ce its unity4 ,b = ?is sov]eign influ5ce ! primitive f\nd]s ( ,*ri/ianity1 ! lat] ,*ur* lead]s1 w\ld h fall5 into fatal discord 7,f9dlay74 ,! ,*ur* is a spiritual organisation1 p]vad$ & made vital & progressive by ! pres5ce & op]ation ( ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,an organ is compos$ ( sev]al in/rum5ts--! *oir1 ! swell1 ! p$al1 ! great2 & _m /ops--! diapason1 ! flute1 ! trumpet2 & yet x is "o4 ,& ! ,*ur* ( ,god is "o4 ,"o ,_s--"o brea? ( w9d turn$ on by "o liv+ ,h&--makes all ! organ vocal4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,*ur* is ! deposit>y ( great religi\s privileges4 #b4 ,god dwells 9 ! ,*ur* by dwell+ 9 ! he>t ( e memb] ( x4 #c4 ,! ,*ur* provides e facility = wor%ip & s]vice4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ai-bb4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,god a ,spiritual ,build+4 ,i4 ,! apo/le repres5ts ! ,*ur* ( ,god "u ! figure ( a city & a h\sehold4--#a4 ,a ,*ur* mu/ resemble a family or city 9 respect ( ord] & gov]nm5t2 = )\t ^! a religi\s society c no m subsi/ ?an a civil community or a h\sehold4 #b4 ,9 a city or h\sehold all ! memb]s h a mutual relation & p>take 9 ! common privileges2 & ?\gh !y are plac$ 9 diff]5t /ations & conditions1 !y mu/ all contribute to ! g5]al happ9ess4 #c4 ,9 a city & also 9 a family !re is a common int]e/4 #d4 ,9 a well-ord]$ city or h\sehold !re w be peace & unity2 s !re ought to be 9 a ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4 ,,ii4 ,! mann] 9 :i* ! ,*ur* is f\nd$4--,! m$iation ( ,*ri/ is ! f\ndation ( our fai? & hope4 ,! apo/les & prophets are a f\ndation only z !y describe & exhibit to use ! doctr9es & works1 ! atonem5t & int]cession1 ( ! ,r$eem]4 ,9 ,him all ! doctr9es ( ! apo/les & prophets meet & unite1 z ! /ones 9 ! f\ndation are fix$ & b\nd toge!r by ! corn]-/one4 ,,iii4 ,! ,*ur* mu/ be unit$ ) & fram$ into ! f\ndation4--,?us x may /& secure4 ,*ri/ is ! *ief corn]-/one 9 :i* all ! build+ is fram$4 ,t only is true fai? 9 ,*ri/ :i* reg>ds ,him z ! f\ndation ( our pres5t hope & f9al acceptance4 ,,iv4 ,z ! ,*ur* mu/ re/ on ! f\ndation1 s ! sev]al p>ts ( x mu/ be fram$ & ins]t$ into ea* o!r4--,z x is fai? :i* fixes ! sa9ts on ,*ri/ ! f\ndation1 s x is love :i* b9ds !m toge!r among !mselves4 ,if we w\ld pres]ve ! beauty1 /r5g?1 & dignity ( ! spiritual h\se1 we mu/ be wat*ful to repair brea*es z soon z !y appe>1 & to remove ^? mat]ials :i* are become too corrupt to be repair$1 le/ !y communicate _! own corruption to s\nd] p>ts4 ,v4 ,! ,*ur* is to gr[ into a holy temple = ,god ?r\gh ! ,_s4--,we mu/ n cont5t ourselves ) hav+ built on ! true f\ndation1 b mu/ br+ ! /ructure to a m f9i%$ & beautiful condition4 ,! ,*ur* may gr[ & make increase bo? by ! progress ( its pres5t memb]s 9 k & hol9ess & by ! addition ( new memb]s :o become fell[-work]s 9 ! spiritual build+4 ,god dwells 9 ,8 ,*ur*1 n only by ,8 ,^w & ord9ances1 b also by ! influ5ce ( ,8 ,_s :i* ,he af=ds to assi/ ,8 p 9 ! duties ( ,8 wor%ip & to op5 _! he>ts = ! reception ( ,8 ,^w4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,*ri/ian ,pray] a ,witness ( ,*ri/ian ,citiz5%ip4 ,i4 ,! f\ndation ( ! citiz5%ip ( ! ,*ri/ian4--,9 access to ! ,fa!r--9 ! p[] ( approa*+ ,him 9 full1 free1 tru/ful pray]4 #a4 ,*ri/ian pray] is ! approa* ( ! individual s\l to ,god z its ,fa!r4--,until a man utt]ly believ]s 9 ,*ri/ he c nev] pray aright4 ,!re are veils ar\nd ! unbeliev+ _s :i* h9d] ?is free1 confid+ approa*4 ,! t\* ( ,god />tles memories1 r\ses gho/s ( ! pa/ 9 ! s\l's secret *amb]s2 !y flutt] fe>fully 9 ! /range ,div9e light1 & ! man %udd]s & d>e n pray4 ,a man ba!d 9 ! life ( ,god 9 pray] feels he is no m a /rang] & a =eign]1 b has ent]$ into ,god's k+dom1 = ,god is 8 ,fa!r4 #b4 ,t pray] ( ! individual s\l mu/ lead to ! unit$ wor%ip ( ,god's ,*ur*4--,we _c always pray alone4 ,! m5 :o /& mo/ alo( f social wor%ip are n ! m5 :o manife/ ! highe/ spiritual life4 ,our highe/ pray]s are our mo/ univ]sal4 ,i d n say we don't feel _! individuality1 we d--b 9 & ?r\gh _! univ]sality4 ,,ii4 ,! nature ( ,*ri/ian citiz5%ip4--#a4 ,pray] a witness to our fell[%ip ) ! ,*ur* ( all "t4 ,realis+ ! ,fa!rhood ( ,god 9 ! holy conv]se ( pray]1 we are ne>] m54 ,our selfi%ness1 our n>r[1 isolat+ peculi>ities beg9 to fade4 ,9 our highe/ pray]s we realise common wants4 #b4 ,pray] a witness to our fell[%ip ) ! ,*ur* ( et]nity4--,all emotions ( et]nity cat* ! tone ( pray]4 ,sometimes 9 ! ev5+1 :5 ! s\nds ( ! _w are /ill1 & ! s5se ( et]nity breaks 9 ^u u1 is n t feel+ a pray]8 ,we "k t we are "r1 t 9 wor%ip we h tak5 no e>?ly po/ure1 b an attitude f high] regions4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,live z memb]s ( ! k+dom4 #b4 ,expect ! signs ( citiz5%ip--! cr[n ( ?orns1 ! cross4 #c4 ,live 9 hope ( ! f9al +a!r+4--,e4 ,l4 ,hull4 ,! ,communion ( ,sa9ts4 ,i4 ,society becomes possible only ?r\gh religion4--,m5 might be greg>i\s )\t x1 b n social4 ,in/9ct :i* unites !m 9 detail prev5ts _! wid] comb9ation4 ,intellect af=ds light to %[ ! elem5ts ( union1 b no heat to give !m cry/all9e =m4 ,self-w is prevail+ly a repulsive p[]1 & (t5 dis9tegrates ! mo/ solid ( human masses4 ,"s s5se ( a ,div9e ,pres5ce1 "s consci\sness ( a high] law1 "s pressure ( a solemn necessity1 w be f\nd to h prec$$ ! organization ( e human community1 & to h gone out & p]i%$ be=e its dea?4 ,,ii4 ,wor%ip exhibits its unit+ pr9ciple "u ! simple/ =m1 9 ! sympa?ies x diffuses among ! memb]s ( ! same religi\s assembly4--,!re is1 h[ev]1 no necess>y fell[%ip1 z ( sa9ts1 9 ! m]e assembl+ ( ourselves toge!r2 b only 9 ! true & simple _s ( wor%ip4 ,:]e a pure devotion really exi/s1 ! fell[%ip x produces spreads f> beyond ! sep>ate circle ( ea* ,*ri/ian assembly4 ,surely x is a glori\s ?+ to call up1 :ile we wor%ip1 ! wide image ( ,*ri/5dom ?is day4 ,c\ld we be lift$ up above ?is sph]e & look d[n z x rolls b5ea? ?is day's sun1 & cat* its murmurs z !y rise1 %\ld we n behold l& aft] l& turn$ into a ,*ri/ian %r9e8 ,9 h[ _m tongues1 by :at v>i\s voices1 ) :at measureless int5sity ( love1 is ! "n ( ,*ri/ brea!d =? to-day6 ,,iii4 ,b our wor%ip "h br+s u into yet nobl] connections4--,x unites u by a *a9 ( close/ sympa?y ) pa/ g5]ations4 ,9 our helps to fai? & devotion we avail ourselves ( ! ?\ght & piety ( _m ext9ct ages4 ,d n we1 ! liv+1 take up 9 adoration & pray] ! ?\ghts ( ! dead & f9d !m ,div9ely true8 ,:at an impressive te/imony is ?is to ! sam5ess ( our nature ?r\gh e age & ! immortal p]sev]ance ( its holi] affections6 ,,iv4 ,& soon we too %all drop ! note ( e>?ly aspiration & jo9 t upp] an!m ( ,div9] love4--,! communion ( sa9ts br+s u to _! conflict fir/1 _! bless+s aft]w>ds4 ,^? :o w n ) mu* pati5ce /rive ) ! evil c h no de> fell[%ip ) ! good2 we mu/ weep _! te>s ere we c w9 _! peace4--,m>t9eau4 ,*>act]i/ics ( ,believ]s4 ,i4 ,believ]s are "h describ$ z hav+ be5 /rang]s & =eign]s4--#a4 ,!re are relative expressions1 mean+ t natural m5 are /rang]s to ! h\sehold ( ,god & =eign]s z respects ! city ( ,zion4 #b4 ,consid] ! natural man ) ref]5ce to ! city ( ,zion1 & ! tru? ( ?is repres5tation w appe>4 7#a7 ,he is a /rang] & =eign]--7a7 ,by a s5t5ce ( exile 7,g54 iii474 7b7 ,by bir? 7,g54 v4 #c2 ,john iii4 #f74 7#b7 ,he is prov$ to be a /rang] & =eign]--7a7 ,by features 7,gal4 v4 #ai-ba74 7b7 ,by mann]s 7#a ,pet4 iv4 #c74 7c7 ,by language4 ,z su* he is "u ano!r rul] 7,eph4 ii4 #b71 he is at w> 7,gal4 iv4 #bi74 #c4 ,?\gh /rang]s & =eign]s 9 relation to ,zion1 yet m5 are naturalis$ 9 ano!r c\ntry4 #d4 ,?is does n imply liv+ beyond ! pale ( ! visible ,*ur*4 ,! ,p>able ( ! ,t>es4 ,an ali5 to ! sa9ts & a /rang] to ,god may be 9 ! visible ,*ur*4 #e4 ,t !re are /rang]s & =eign]s 9 ! ,*ur* seems a calamity4 7#a7 ,!y are !reby deceiv$4 7#b7 ,!y injure ,*ri/ians4 7#c7 ,!y betray ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,believ]s are describ$ z be+ fell[-citiz5s ) ! sa9ts4--#a4 ,!y are citiz5s4 7#a7 ,_! s5t5ce ( exile is cancell$ 7v]4 #ac74 7#b7 ,!y are naturalis$ by bir? 7,john iii4 #e74 7#c7 ,!y are reconcil$ to ,god & believ]s4 7#d7 ,!y are "u ,zion's gov]nm5t4 #b4 ,!y are fell[-citiz5s ) ! sa9ts4 7#a7 ,!y h int]c\rse--holy4 7#b7 ,!y are unit$ by mutual love4 7#c7 ,!y h reciprocal duties4 7#d7 ,!y h common rights & privileges4 7#e7 ,!y h common hon\r & reputation4 7#f7 ,!y h common prosp]ity & adv]sity4 7#g7 ,!y h common enemies4 7#h7 ,!y h common def5ce & safety4 7#i7 ,!y h a common hi/ory4 #c4 ,z a congregation we are pr(ess$ly a section ( ?is peculi> & spiritual community4 7#a7 ,d we seek ea* o!r's welf>e8 7#b7 ,is our int]c\rse ! communion ( sa9ts8 7#c7 ,are we c>eful ( ea* o!r's reputation8 #d4 ,are we z a congregation isolat+ ourselves f ea* o!r8 ,are we fell[-citiz5s ) ! sa9ts8 #e4 ,! city is above4 ,,iii4 ,believ]s are "h describ$ z belong+ to ! h\sehold ( ,god4--#a4 ,believ]s z citiz5s are ,god's subjects4 #b4 ,z belong+ to ,god's h\sehold !y are ,8 *ildr54 #c4 ,z 9 ,god's h\sehold--7#a7 ,!y are l ,him4 7#b7 ,!y are ne> to ,him4 7#c7 ,!y see ,8 face4 7#d7 ,!y enjoy ,8 fell[%ip4 7#e7 ,!y are provid$ = by ,him4 7#f7 ,!y are "u ,8 protection4 7#g7 ,!y s]ve ,him4 7#h7 ,!y wor%ip ,him--,8 h\se is a temple4 #d4 ,^! are v tangible privileges & belong to ?is pres5t life4 #e4 ,_m may suppose t !y are fell[-citiz5s ) ! sa9ts ^: exp]i5ce does n prove t !y are ( ! h\sehold ( ,god4 #f4 ,= ?is h\sehold ,god has a h\se n made ) h&s1 et]nal 9 ! heav5s4--,/ew>t4 ,v]s4 #bj1 #ba4 ,! ,*ur* a ,div9e ,edifice4--#a4 ,?\gh ,god ,himself be ! pr9cipal ,au?or & ,build] ( ?is spiritual edifice1 yet ,he employs ,8 call$ m9i/]s & s]vants z in/rum5ts1 among :om ,he made special use ( ! prophets & apo/les = lay+ ! f\ndation 9 s f> z !y fir/ did reveal & prea* ,jesus ,*ri/1 & commit to writ+s su* tru?s conc]n+ ,him z are necess>y = salvation1 :ile o!r m9i/]s are employ$ 9 prea*+ ,*ri/ to build up ! elect on ! f\ndation laid by !m4 #b4 ,!re is a sweet h>mony & full agreem5t betwe5 ! doctr9es & writ+s ( ! prophets & apo/les 9 hold+ =? ,*ri/ = a f\ndation & rock ( salvation1 ! latt] hav+ taught & writt5 no?+ b :at 0 prefigur$ 9 types & =etold 9 prophecies by ! =m]4 #c4 ,z gr[? 9 grace is a privilege :i* app]ta9s to all p>ts ( ?is spiritual build+ :o are yet on e>?1 s ?is gr[? ( !irs fl[s f _! union & communion ) ,*ri/2 & ! m _! union is improv$ by daily extract+ r5ew$ influ5ce f ,him1 !y _c *oose b ?rive ! bett] 9 spiritual gr[?4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,! ,*ur* ! ,habitation ( ,god4--#a4 ,jesus ,*ri/ diff]s f ! f\ndation ( o!r build+s 9 ?is1 t e p>ticul> believ] is n only laid ^u ,him & support$ by ,him z 9 mat]ial build+s1 b !y are also ind5t$ 9 ,him1 & hid1 z x 71 9 ! clefts ( ! rock by sav+ fai?4 #b4 ,z all believ]s1 h[ev] f> soev] remov$ by di/ance1 are yet m /rictly ti$ & jo9$ toge!r1 s by tak+ b& ) ,*ri/ ! f\ndation1 !y are fa/5$ "o to ano!r z ! /ones ( a build+4 #c4 ,s insep>able is ! union among ! p]sons ( ! ,tr9ity t ! pres5ce & indwell+ ( ,"o is suffici5t to prove ! indwell+ ( all2 = believ]s are a habitation to ,god ! ,fa!r & ,son1 because ! ,_s dwells 9 & sanctifies !m4--,ibid4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,! prison] ( ,jesus ,*ri/ may be reg>d$ z ! prison] :om ! ,"l has b\nd 7s ,w9] & ,mey]71 or z a prison] belong+ to ,*ri/1 or aga9 z ! prison] = ,*ri/'s sake4 ,! indignity ( an ambassador be+ ?r[n into irons is lo/ 9 ! feel+ ( be+1 ev5 ?\gh b\nd1 ! repres5tative ( su* a ,"l4 ,v]4 #b4 ,if ye h he>d4--,we h ! same =m ( expression at *4 iv4 #ba--;assum+ t is1 t ye he>d 7cf4 ,col4 i4 #bc74 ,( ! grace4--,! fav\r :i* ,god conf]r$ on me 9 appo9t+ me y\r apo/le4 ,! ,div9e ,taskma/] 7to use ,milton's expression7 conf]s hon\r ^u u :5 ,he sets u to "w4 ,he is n s]v$ by m5's h&s z ?\gh ,he ne$$ any?+ 7,acts xvii4 #be74 ,v]4 #c4 ,h[ t by revelation4--,! famili> disav[al ( any o!r s\rce ?an ! w ( ,god 7cf4 ,gal4 i4 #ab74 ,v]4 #d4 ,ye may und]/& my k4--,y may1 z ! public read] proce$s to read my lett]1 disc]n my insights ( ! my/]y4 ,v]4 #e4 ,:i* 9 o!r ages4--,r4,v4 o!r g5]ations4 ,might possibly ref] to ^? dim ages ( ! pa/ national hi/ory :5 ! ,g5tiles 7 ?\ght ( only z left to unconv5ant$ m]cies4 ,we mu/ note ! ^w = o!r--x means a diff]5t k9d4 ,0 n made kn[n 4 4 4 z x is n[ reveal$4--,if any di/9ction is to be obs]v$1 we may say ! revelation is "o ( ! ways ( mak+ kn[n 7see v]4 #c7 ! intuitional4 ,unto ,8 holy apo/les & prophets4--,if all sa9ts 7 holy =tiori ! apo/les 7,bi%op ,alex&]74 ,v]4 #f4 ,fell[-heirs 4 4 4 ! same body 4 4 4 p>tak]s4--,! ,a4,v4 loses a po9t ( simil>ity 9 ! ?ree ,g5tile privileges by n express+ ! =ce ( ! ,greek comp\nds by ! same ,engli% ^w4 ,lit4 'heirs toge!r1' 'incorporat$ toge!r1' '%>]s toge!r1' n heirs aft]1 b toge!r )1 ! ,jews2 n atta*$ to ! ,hebrew body1 b incorporat$ into x toge!r ) ! elem5t t previ\sly con/itut$ x2 n receiv]s ( ! promise aft] o!rs _h be5 satisfi$1 b p>tak]s ( x toge!r ) !m 7,bi%op ,alex&]74 ,co-heirs1 & concorporate1 & comp>ticipant4 ,! /range ,engli% words may p]haps correspond to ! /range ,greek words :i* ,/4 ,paul inv5t$ to express ?is newly reveal$ my/]y 9 ! /ronge/ =m1 z ?\gh no words c\ld be too /rong to express 8 conception ( ! reunion 9 ,*ri/ ( ^? :o ap>t f ,him are sep>ate & divid$ 7,f>r>74 ,v]4 #g4 ,:]e( ,i 0 made a m9i/]4--,a deacon1 a runn] ( err&s4 ,a l[ly ^w1 :i* rem9ds u ( 8 own self-e/imate--n wor?y to be call$ an apo/le--& prep>es u = ! /range expression 9 v]4 #h4 ,v]4 #h4 ,less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts4--,z ?\gh he said 'lea/] ?an all ,*ri/ians' 7,bi%op ,alex&]74 ,! greate/ s9n]1 ! greate/ sa9t1 are equidi/ant f ! goal :]e ! m9d re/s 9 satisfaction ) itself4 ,) ! gr[? 9 goodness gr[s ! s5se ( s94 ,"o law fulfill$ %[s a ?\s& neglect$ 7,mozley1 quot$ by ,f>r>74 ,! unse>*able ri*es4--,! untrackable weal? 7,f>r>71 inexplicable by creaturely intellig5ces1 unspeakable !re=e by human tongues4 ,v]4 #i4 ,& to make all m5 see4--,he says to ! ,galatians 7,gal4 iii4 #a71 ,*ri/ 0 plac>d$ be=e y--s "h he wants m5 to see = !mselves4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,to ! int5t t n[ 4 4 4 might be kn[n by ! ,*ur* ! manifold wisdom ( ,god4--,! ,*ur* z x exp&s f a little flock to a multitude :i* no man c numb] is to decl>e ! multi=m wisdom ( ,god1 ev] f]tile 9 new modes ( op]ation4 ,manifold repres5ts a ^w us$ to describe a floral wrea? z consi/+ ( v>iegat$ fl[]s4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,9 :om we h boldness4--,orig9ally mean+ z reg>ds spee*4 ,9 ,*ri/ ! reconcil$ *ild ( ,god has ! "r ( speak+ to ,god )\t res]ve4 ,! same ^w is translat$ confid5ce 9 #a ,john v4 #ad1 ,a4,v43 ,x is ! free1 joyful mood ( ^? reconcil$ to ,god 7,mey]74 ,& access4--,z 9 *4 ii4 #ac4 ,) confid5ce4--,h>dly z equal to assurance--c]ta9ly nev] self-assurance1 b 9 quiet lean+ on ! arm ( ,*ri/4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,i desire t ye fa9t n at my tribulations4--,comp>e #b ,cor4 iv4 #a-af1 :]e ! same ^w is us$4 ,z an agonis$ suff]]1 h]oically suppress+ e sign ( pa91 begs ^? :o wait on him n to give way to grief2 z ,socrates1 hav+ quaff$ ! poison1 rallies 8 fri5ds1 :o h brok5 out into uncontrollable weep+1 ) ! words1 ,:at are y do+ my fri5ds8 ,:at6 su* f9e m5 z y are6 ,oh1 :]e is virtue82 s 7) a possible rem9isc5ce ( ,acts xx4 #cf-ch7 ,/4 ,paul begs 8 read]s n to lose he>t4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,! :ole family4--,r4,v4 e family4 ,! ^w = family is only f\nd 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t 9 ,/4 ,luke ii4 #d & ,acts iii4 #be2 9 "o translat$ l9eage1 9 ! o!r k9dr$s 9 ,a4,v42 consi/5tly z family by ,r4,v4 ,*ryso/om1 & o!rs :o foll[$ him1 h surely a special claim to be he>d4 ,!y translate x races4 ,bi%op ,alex&] cont5ds = ! ,a4,v4 translation1 ! :ole4 ,he says1 ,a special =ce & signification 9 ! expression make ?is translation necess>y 7cf4 *4 ii4 #ai74 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ri*es ( ,8 glory4--,! :ole glori\s p]fection ( ,god4 ,to be /r5g!n$ ) might4--,!re may be a v]bal connection ) ! fa9t+ ( v]4 #ac1 b ! ?\ght goes f> out beyond t4 ,9 ! inn] man4--,we are rem9d$ aga9 ( ! text quot$ above 7#b ,cor4 iv4 #af74 ,a mode ( expression d]iv$ f ! ,platonic s*ool1 n necess>ily presuppos+ any acqua9tance ) t sy/em ( philosophy4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,t ,*ri/ may dwell 9 y\r he>ts by fai?4--,! condition ( ?is1 decl>$ by ,*ri/ ,himself1 is t a man %\ld keep ! ^w ( ,*ri/4 ,be+ root$ & gr\nd$4--,a d\ble metaphor--( a tree t has /ruck its roots deep into ! crevices ( ! rock1 & ( a build+ ) a f\ndation ( b$-rock4 ,e "o t love? is born ( ,god & kn[e? ,god 7#a ,john iv4 #g74 ,love conditions k ( ?+s ,div9e 7see v]4 #ah74 ,v]4 #ah4 ,may be able4--,p]fectly able4 ,) all sa9ts4--,! highe/ & mo/ preci\s k ,paul c desire only z a common possession ( all ,*ri/ians4 ,:at is ! bread?1 & l5g?1 & dep?1 & height4--,! deeply affect$ m9d ) its poetico-imag9ative intuition looks ^u ! metaphysical magnitude z a physical1 ma!matical "o4 ,e special attempt at int]pretation is unpsy*ological1 & only gives scope to t caprice :i* pr(anes by dissect+ ! outp\r+ ( en?usiasm 7,mey]74 ,v]4 #ai4 ,& to "k ! love ( ,*ri/1 :i* passe? k4--,an adequate k ( ! love ( ,*ri/ transc5ds human capacity1 b ! relative k ( ! same op5s up 9 a high] degree ! m ! he>t is fill$ ) ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 & !reby is /r5g!n$ 9 lov+4 ,?is k is n discursive1 b bas$ 9 ! consci\sness ( exp]i5ce 7,mey]74 ,v]4 #bj4 ,n[ unto ,him t is able to d exce$+ly abundantly4--,aft] 8 pray] prop] is end$ ! full he>t ( ! apo/le swells out into a solemn doxology4 ,! frequ5t & bold comp\nd expressions ( ,/4 ,paul 7,f>r> says tw5ty ( ! ,new ,te/am5t tw5ty-eight ) are ,/4 ,paul's7 spr+ f ! endeav\rs adequately to express 8 en]getic ?\ght4 ,accord+ to ! p\r t worke? 9 u4--,! measure ( a man or ( an angel is insuffici5t "h4 ,?+s are n a*iev$ by creaturely m5suration :]e ,god works 7cf4 *4 i4 #ai-bc74 ,v]4 #ba4 ,to ,him be ! glory4--,! hon\r due to ,8 "n4 ,by ,*ri/ ,jesus4--,he t climbe? up "s o!r way ) 8 (f]+ c\rts 8 own de/ruction4 ,?r\gh\t all ages1 _w )\t end4--,r4,v4 ,unto all g5]ations1 = ev] & ev]4 ,a good specim5 ( ! exce$+ abundantly above all t we 4 4 4 und]/& z reg>d$ "u ! aspect ( "t4 ,x c>ries our ?\ghts along ! vi/a ( ! future1 till "t melts into et]nity4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-f4 ,an ,enl>g$ ,gospel-- ,i4 ,decl>+ ! admission ( ! ,g5tiles on ! same foot+ z ! ,jews to its highe/ privileges 7v]4 #f74--;,x came z a surprise to ! _w ( ! apo/le's day t ! ,gospel he prea*$ (f]$ its bless+s on equal t]ms to ,jew & ,g5tile4 ,! ,jew1 accu/om$ to be ! sole repository ( ,div9e revelation1 0 /agg]$ at ! discov]y t heav5 ext5d$ its fav\rs to ! outca/1 hea!ni% ,g5tile2 & ! ,g5tile1 pr\dly tru/+ to 8 own intellectual activity 9 ! se>* aft] tru?1 greet$ ) wond] ! ampl] & l(ti] revelations ( ! new evangel4 ,x seem$ too good to be true4 ,a new era 0 dawn+1 & m5 7 dazzl$ & bewild]$ ) ! spl5d\r ( ! vision4 ,x is n[ au?oritatively decl>$ t1 on ! simple conditions ( p5it5ce & fai?1 ! ,g5tile _w is incorporat$ into ! body ( ,*ri/4 ,s f> f be+ exclud$ f ! ,div9e fav\r1 ! believ+ ,g5tiles are reckon$ z fell[-heirs1 & ( ! same body & p>tak]s ( ! promise 9 ,*ri/ by ! gospel2 & ! m>vel is increas$ by ! discov]y t ?is a/\nd+ privilege is no new ?\ght 9 ! ,div9e m9d1 b 0 an ess5tial "p ( ! purpose conc]n+ ! race t _h be5 develop+ 9 ! sl[ m>* ( ! ages4 ,! ,hebrew ,scriptures ) _! records ( extraord9>y !ophanies1 ! sa9tly *>act]s ( ,old ,te/am5t times1 ! ,messianic revelations & ! weal? ( spiritual bless+ :i* ! isolat$ ,jew _h selfi%ly appropriat$ to himself1 are ! heav5-giv5 privileges ( univ]sal man4 ,,ii4 ,0 wrapp$ 9 my/]y = ages4--,:i* 9 o!r ages 0 n made kn[n unto ! sons ( m5 7v]4 #e74 ,! my/]y all c5tres 9 ,*ri/4 ,! revelation ( ,messiah z ! hope & salvation ( ! race 0 dimly & sl[ly unveil$ 9 progressive /ages4 ,x is ! glory ( ,god to conceal a ?+4 ,"s ( ,8 gr&e/ movem5ts are veil$ 9 my/]y till ! "r mom5t comes1 :5 ! obscurity vani%es & ! va/ness & beauty ( ! complet$ "w elicit our admiration & praise4 ,we are famili> ) ?is process 9 ! natural _w & 9 ! progress ( human hi/ory4 ,! fruits ( ! e>? d n rea* maturity at a b\nd4 ,sl[ly & 9 secret ! bud is r\nd$1 !n comes ! delicately t9t$ blossom1 & aft]w>ds ! tempt+1 mell[ fruit4 ,! same may be said ( ! gr[? ( human "*4 ,x rea*es ! high] grades ( m5tal & moral excell5ce by sl[ & sil5t /ages1 & advances 9 ! ratio ( ! fidelity & en]gy ) :i* ! man c>ries out ! great plan ( 8 life-c>e]4 ,s ! revelation ( ! ,gospel my/]y has be5 gradual & progressive4 ,! purpose itself is incapable ( progress--x has be5 fix$ f et]nity2 b x has be5 made kn[n to ! _w 9 portions suit$ to ea* succe$+ p]iod ( its hi/ory4 ,! law %ad[$ =? t purpose ) m fulness ?an any previ\s disp5sation1 & ! prophets w5t beyond ! law1 occupy+ a middle place betwe5 x & ! ,gospel1 :ile ! ,gospel 9 its full] revelation has gone z f> beyond ! prophets z !y w5t beyond ! law4 ,?us we see t ,god :o appe>s delib]ate 9 all ,8 op]ations has unfold$ ,8 great purpose to save ! race by sl[ & successive /ages4 ,! my/]y ( ye/]day is ! sunlit epiphany ( to-day4 ,,iii4 ,0 specially reveal$ by ! ,_s4--,h[ t by revelation ,he made kn[n unto me ! my/]y 7v]4 #c74 ,z x is n[ reveal$ unto ,8 holy apo/les & prophets by ! ,_s 7v]4 #e74 ,not)/&+ ! gradual disclosure ( ! my/]y ( ! ,gospel1 its full significance c\ld n h be5 caught )\t sup]natural help4 ,m]e flux ( "t adds no?+ to our k2 nor c ! mo/ active intellig5ce deciph] ! spiritual mean+ ( tru?4 ,! ,_s ( ,god1 op]at+ on ! al]t & awak5$ m9d ( ! apo/le1 reveal$ to him ! glory & p[] ( ,*ri/--! hidd5 my/]y ( ages--& op5$ to him ! f>-rea*+ provisions ( ! enl>g$ ,gospel ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! inexhau/ible !me4 ,!re is /ill mu* my/]y 9 ! ,gospel t rema9s to be fa?om$--! problem ( ! atonem5t1 ! orig9 ( s91 ! future de/9y & et]nal /ate ( human s\ls1 & ! revelation ( ,*ri/ & ,8 ,*ur* to pres5t-day social & economic que/ions 9 _! be>+ on human developm5t & ! future prosp]ity ( ! k+dom ( ,god on e>?4 ,we are 9 daily ne$ ( ! light & tea*+ ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,,iv4 ,0 entru/$ to man z a /ew>d%ip ( ,div9e grace4--,! disp5sation ( ! grace ( ,god :i* is giv5 me to y-w>d 7v]4 #b74 ,! my/]y ( ! ,gospel 0 reveal$ to ,paul t he might disp5se its b5efits to o!rs4 ,=m] g5]ations _h receiv$ light f heav52 b n suffici5tly appreciat+ x1 or wi%+ to keep x )9 too n>r[ a sph]e1 x grew dim & w5t out4 ,:]e x fell on prep>$ he>ts x 0 us$ = ! illum9ation & bless+ ( o!rs4 ,paul 0 ,div9ely prep>$ = ! revelation2 he receiv$ x 9 tru/ = o!rs2 he saw ! b\ndless provisions ( ! ,gospel1 & became a p[]ful advocate = its univ]sal claims4 ,e m9i/] is a /ew>d ( ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( ,god1 & x is 8 joy to m9i/] to o!rs :atev] ( insight into tru? & grace ( exp]i5ce ! ,div9e ,_s may entru/ to him4 ,! ,gospel is an ev]-enl>g+ ,gospel to ! s\l lit up & in=m$ by ! reveal+ ,_s4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,gospel is an advance on all previ\s revelations4 #b4 ,x is ! gr&e/ revelation ( sav+ tru?4 #c4 ,x c be kn[n & enjoy$ only by ! ,_s4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a-ba4 ,ri*es ( ,*ri/4--,_m make ,*ri/ianity some?+ local1 tempor>y1 & ?us degrade x4 ,*ri/ is inexhau/ible = m9d & he>t2 we f9d all 9 ,him4 ,let u nev] make ( ?is ri* ,*ri/ a poor "o4 ,:at ,*ri/ has in/itut$ mu/ be some?+ transc5d5t1 & n s common t e intellect c discov] x4--,heubn]4 ,v]s4 #a-f4 ,! ,call+ ( ! ,g5tiles4 ,i4 ,paul calls himself a prison] ( ,*ri/ = ! ,g5tiles4--,! lib]ality ( 8 s5tim5ts t[>ds !m & ! boldness ) :i* he ass]t$ _! title to equal privileges ) ,jews 7 ! pr9cipal reasons :y ! latt] p]secut$ him ) su* viol5ce1 & caus$ him to be s5t a prison] to ,rome4 ,! spr+ ( ?is bitt] enmity 9 ! ,jews 0 _! spiritual pride & worldly affection4 ,lib]ality ( s5tim5t ess5tially belongs to true religion4 ,bigotry1 hatr$1 & envy among ,*ri/ians debase _! "* & sc&alise _! pr(ession4 ,we %\ld ent]ta9 exalt$ ?\ghts ( ! ,div9e ,goodness4 ,su* ?\ghts enl>ge ! m9d & lib]alise ! feel+s4 ,,ii4 ,! ,gospel is call$ a disp5sation ( ! grace ( ,god4--,x is a discov]y ( t me?od :i* ! wisdom ( ,god has *os5 = disp5s+ ,8 grace & m]cy t[>d fall5 m54 ,x is call$ ! ,gospel ( ,god z x orig9at$ 9 ,8 pleasure2 & ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ z ,he is ! imm$iate au?or ( x1 & ,8 doctr9es & works1 ,8 life & dea?1 ,8 resurrection & asc5sion1 & ! bless+s procur$ by ,him are ! subjects on :i* x pr9cipally treats4 ,! grace :i* ! ,gospel (f]s is p>don & glory4 ,"u su* a disp5sation h[ inexcusable are ! imp5it5t1 & h[ amaz+ w be ! puni%m5t ( ^? :o f9ally p]i% 9 _! guilt6 ,,iii4 ,?is disp5sation 0 committ$ to ! apo/le = ! b5efit ( mank9d4--,x 0 a tru/ committ$ to him by ! w ( ,god1 n a p[] arrogat$ by 8 own presumption4 ,he did n rely on a secret1 int]nal call z :at alone w\ld w>rant him to comm5ce z a prea*]4 ,he c>efully con=m$ to ! ord] :i* ,*ri/ has in/itut$ 9 ,8 ,*ur*4 ,he in/ruct$ ,timo?y & ,titus to d likewise4 ,m9i/]s are n to f\nd _! w>rant to prea* on any imm$iate revelation4 ,if !y %\ld pret5d to ?is1 x w\ld be no w>rant = !m to assume x1 unless !y c by miracles prove to ! _w ! reality ( ! pret5d$ revelation4 ,,iv4 ,! k ( ! ,gospel 0 communicat$ to ,paul by revelation4--,god did n1 at ! exp5se ( inspiration1 tea* ! apo/les ^? ?+s :i* !y knew or might "k by o!r means4 ,b :]e actual k & ! means ( obta9+ x 7 want+1 !re inspiration suppli$ ! defect4 ,x is n necess>y = u to "k ! nature ( ?is inspiration1 or ! mann] 9 :i* ! apo/les 7 assur$ ( its div9ity4 ,if we believe !re is an inf9ite & all-p]fect ,_s1 :o p]vades univ]sal nature1 we mu/ believe ,he c reveal ,8 w to m5 by su* an imm$iate influ5ce z %all c>ry its own evid5ce & leave no possible d\bt ( its reality4 ,if we d5y ! possibility ( a c]ta9 inspiration f ,god1 we d5y t p[] to ,him :i* we ourselves possess1 = we c speak to m5 9 su* a mann] t !y %all c]ta9ly "k we speak to !m & p]fectly und]/& our mean+4--,la?rop4 ,v]s4 #d1 #f4 ,! ,k ( ,*ri/ int5d$ = ,all4--,x is significant t ! inscription on ! cross 0 writt5 9 ,hebrew1 ,greek1 & ,lat94 #a4 ,hebrew1 ! language ( religion1 ( ! revelation conc]n+ ! "o true ,god4 #b4 ,greek1 ! language ( lit]ature1 ( arts & culture1 ! be/ m$ium 9 :i* to transmit ! lit]ature ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 z ,hebrew 0 = t ( ! ,old4 ,x might be designat$ z ! human language4 #c4 ,lat91 ! language ( ! conqu]ors & ma/]s ( ! _w--also ( ! ,roman ,empire1 z t k+dom ( worldly aggr&isem5t & p[]1 falsehood & wrong1 9 opposition to ! k+dom ( ,god de/9$ to uproot & replace x4 ,! ,roman soldi]s /ation$ ?r\gh\t ,europe became useful factors 9 ! spread ( ! ,gospel4 ,note also ! synoptic gospels ( #a4 ,mat!w--,hebrew 9 ?\ght & diction1 writt5 to conv9ce ,jews4 #b4 ,m>k--,lat9 9 ?\ght1 & writt5 = ! ,roman m9d4 #c4 ,luke--,greek 9 ?\ght & /yle1 writt5 = ,g5tiles4 ,v]s4 #d1 #e4 ,god kn[n 9 ,*ri/4--,aft] ! dea? ( ,pascal !re 0 f\nd 9 ! l9+ ( 8 coat a p>*m5t :i* he nev] p>t$ f1 9 ord] to keep 9 8 memory a c]ta9 epo* 9 8 life4 ,x conta9$ ^! words3 ,c]ta9ty--joy--! ,god ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 n ( ! philosoph]s & savants4 ,o t ,i may nev] be sep>at$ f ,him6 ,! explanation ( ?is is1 t on "o memorable night1 dur+ a holy wat*+1 he _h met1 n m]ely ! ,ma*9i/ ( ! univ]se1 ! ,god :o is b ! sub/ance or ! law ( ! _w1 b ! ,god :o wills & creates ! happ9ess ( ,8 *ildr54 ,v]s4 #e1 #f4 ,! ,compreh5siv5ess ( ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,god's purpose to call ! ,g5tiles 0 n altoge!r unkn[n to ! anci5t ,*ur*2 b x 0 n s cle>ly reveal$ "u ! ,old ,te/am5t z "u ! ,new4 #b4 ,?\gh ,god might easily communicate ! k ( ,himself unto all imm$iately & )\t ! help ( second means1 yet ,he ha? *os5 s to communicate ,8 m9d to "s few only :o h1 at ,8 appo9tm5t1 set d[n 9 sacr$ writ :at !y imm$iately receiv$1 by :i* means ! k ( ,god may1 9 an ord9>y way1 be convey$ to o!rs4 #c4 ,x is a great & glori\s privilege to be a "p ( t my/ical body ( :i* ,*ri/ is ,head1 because ( ! /rict union su* h ) ,*ri/ & ) all believ]s 9 ,*ri/1 & because ( _! int]e/ 9 all ! privileges ( t body & 9 ! gifts & graces ( e memb] ( x4--,f]gusson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #g-i4 ,an ,exalt$ ,m9i/]ial ,commission-- ,i4 ,to di/ribute ! unb\nd$ weal? ( ! ,gospel4--,unto me 4 4 4 is ?is grace giv51 t ,i %\ld prea* ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #h74 ,9 call+ ! ,gospel ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/ ! apo/le signifies t ,*ri/1 ! :ole tru? ab\t ,him & c5tr$ 9 ,him1 is ! !me ( 8 prea*+1 & t 9 ,*ri/ he f9ds a m9e ( inexhau/ible weal?1 a treasure ( tru? :i* _c be told4 ,he speaks z "o :o has se>*$--se>*$ s long1 s f>1 z to h produc$ on 8 m9d ! impression ( unse>*abl5ess4 ,8 :ole /yle ( writ+ 9 ?is *apt] is t ( a man ov]:elm$ ) a s5se ( ! inf9ite grace ( ,god reveal$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,! expression unse>*able ri*es1 :ile convey+ ! impression ( inf9itude z ! words bread?1 l5g?1 height1 dep?1 sugge/s a diff]5t idea--t ( a m9e ( preci\s metal1 r ?an t ( a va/ cont95t ( great l5g? & bread? ) high m\nta9s & deep valleys spread ov] its surface4 ,paul speaks z a man digg+ 9 a rec5tly discov]$ gold-field1 :o f9ds p>ticles ( ! preci\s metal 9 su* abundance t he _c refra9 f exclaim+ ev] & anon1 ,:at an inexhau/ible supply ( gold is "h6 ,he speaks fur!r z "o :o feels x 8 special bus9ess to let all ! _w "k ( ?is gold-field1 & invite all to come & get a %>e ( its weal? 7,a4 ,b4 ,bruce74 ,,ii4 ,to reveal to m5 ! secret m9d ( ,god4--#a4 ,! ,gospel 0 = long hidd5 alone 9 ,god4 ,:i* f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w ha? be5 hid 9 ,god 7v]4 #i74 ,x 0 a my/]y hid 9 ,god1 n f ,god4 ,! idea ( ! univ]sality ( ! ,gospel1 ?\gh veil$ = ages by ! limitations ( ! ,div9e deal+s ) ! ,jewi% p1 0 nev] abs5t f ! m9d ( ,god4 ,d[n ?r\gh ! roll+ ye>s "o et]nal purpose runs1 & n[ & !n ! mo/ gift$ ( ! ,hebrew se]s caught a glimpse ( its ev]-wid5+ range4 ,?is great secret ( ! ages 0 reveal$ to ,paul 9 su* cle>ness & fulness t he reg>d$ x z ! "o purpose ( 8 life--8 heav5-s5t commission--to make x kn[n to 8 fell[-m51 ( :atev] nationality4 #b4 ,! purpose ( ! creation ( all ?+s by ,*ri/ 0 also a "p ( ! ,div9e my/]y4--,:o creat$ all ?+s by ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #i74 ,! /atem5t ( ?is fact--?r[n 9 by way ( p>5!sis--l9ks ! :ole creat$ ?+s ) ! developm5t ( ! ,div9e purpose1 & ass]ts ! absolute sov]eignty ( ,jesus ov] all worlds4 ,9 "s way yet to be m fully expla9$ z ! ,div9e purpose rip5s all creat$ be+s are to be advantag$ by ! sublime r$emptive "w unfold$ 9 ! ,gospel4 ,= ,he ha? creat$ all ?+s1 & by ,him all ?+s consi/4 #c4 ,! my/]y 0 reveal$ to "o = ! b5efit ( all4--,& to make all m5 see :at is ! fell[%ip ! /ew>d%ip ( ! my/]y 7v]4 #i74 ,x 0 well = u & ! race t ! revelation & commission 7 committ$ to "o :o by tra9+ & gifts 0 s well qualifi$ to expla9 & propagate ! gr& ,div9e idea4 ,! b>ri]s ( ,jewi% prejudice 9 ,paul 7 swept away by ! va/ness & univ]sality ( ! message4 ,he saw x includ$ 8 ,hebrew bre?r5--& to !m ! ,gospel 0 fir/ prea*$--b he saw also x includ$ all 9 its compreh5sive sweep4 ,paul 0 n alone among ! apo/les 9 compreh5d+ ! bread? ( ! ,gospel2 b he 0 =emo/ & mo/ resolute & unb5d+ 9 battl+ = ! "r ( ! ,g5tiles to be admitt$ to all its bless$ privileges4 ,he ?\ght out ! ,gospel = himself1 & he became ! fe>less & a/ute *ampion ( ! s9n+ race4 ,:at is accept$ z a commonplace to-day 0 n won )\t argum5t1 suff]+1 & /ruggle4 ,,iii4 ,be/[$ z an act ( ,div9e grace4--#a4 ,z an act ( ,div9e grace x 0 confirm$ by ! consci\s possession ( ,div9e p[]4 ,giv5 unto me by ! effectual work+ ( ,8 p[] 7v]4 #g74 ,paul himself exp]i5c$ ! trans=m+ p[] ( ! ,gospel4 ,he 0 deeply conv9c$ ( its tru?1 he believ$ & embrac$ its provisions1 he accept$ ,*ri/ z ! liv+ core ( ! ,gospel1 & he 0 ?rill$ ) ! ,div9e p[] t wr\ght 9 him a great moral *ange4 ,he spoke n only ) ! =ce & au?ority ( cle>ly appreh5d$ tru?1 b ) ! unfalt]+ c]titude ( p]sonal exp]i5ce4 ,he 0 h5ce=? ! will+ ag5t ( ! ,div9e p[] work+ )9 him4 #b4 ,z an act ( ,div9e grace 8 commission ov]:elm$ him ) a s5se ( p]sonal unwor?9ess4--,unto me1 :o am less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 is ?is grace giv5 7v]4 #h74 ,! imm5se fav\r humbles him to ! du/4 ,t ,saul1 ! ,ph>isee & ! p]secutor1 ! mo/ unwor?y & unlikely ( m51 %\ld be ! *os5 vessel to be> ,*ri/'s ri*es to ! ,g5tile _w1 h[ %all he suffici5tly give ?anks = ?is6 h[ express 8 wond] at ! unfa?omable wisdom & goodness t ! *oice displays 9 ! m9d ( ,god6 ,b we c see t ?is *oice 0 precisely ! fitte/4 ,a ,hebrew ( ! ,hebrews1 /eep$ 9 ,jewi% traditions & glory+ 9 8 sacr$ ance/ry1 none knew bett] ?an ! apo/le ,paul h[ ri* 7 ! treasures /or$ 9 ! h\se ( ,abraham t he _h to make ov] to ! ,g5tiles4 ,a true son ( t h\se1 he 0 ! fitte/ to lead 9 ! ali5s1 to %[ !m its preci\s ?+s1 & make !m at home )9 its walls 7,f9dlay74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! m9/] ( ! ,gospel has a solemn responsibility4 #b4 ,%\ld be fai?ful & e>ne/ 9 8 "w4 #c4 ,%\ld gu>d aga9/ temptations to pride4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #g4 ,a ,god-made ,m9i/]4--#a4 ,x is n suffici5t w>rant = any to m$dle ) ! m9i/]ial (fice t he ha? compet5t gifts1 except he h also m9i/]ial p[] & au?ority convey$ to him1 ei!r imm$iately by ,god1 z x 0 9 ! call+ ( ! apo/les1 or m$iately accord+ to t ord] :i* ,god has e/abli%$ 9 ,8 ,*ur*1 z 9 ! call+ ( ord9>y m9i/]s4 #b4 ,z x is requir$ to make a man a m9i/] t he be endu$ ) compet5t abilities & gifts = t employm5t1 s x is no less requisite t ,god concur ) him4 ,god give? n to all "o & ! same gift1 or 9 ! same measure1 b to "s a great]1 to o!rs a less1 z ,he ha? m or less to d ) !m4 #c4 ,s great & _m are ! difficulties ( m9i/]s be=e !y atta9 to fre$om & boldness 9 ex]cis+ _! m9i/]ial gift t no less is requir$ ?an ! p[] ( ,god1 work+ effectually ) a k9d ( pi? & en]gy4 ,a m9i/] w be always ready to ackn[l$ge 8 gifts z f ,god & ,8 p[]ful work+ 9 him1 & n to 8 own dignity1 dilig5ce1 or p>ts4--,f]gusson4 ,v]s4 #h1 #i4 ,! ,apo/le's ,view ( 8 ,m9i/ry4 ,i4 ,consid] :at a humble op9ion ! apo/le _h ( himself4--,:o am less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts4 ,9 8 abilities & gifts he 0 n a :it beh9d ! *iefe/ apo/les1 & 9 suff]+s he 0 m frequ5t & 9 lab\rs m abundant ?an !y all4 ,b 9 respect to wor?9ess he e/eem$ !m 8 sup]iors2 = !y _h n1 l him1 p]secut$ ! ,*ur*1 & !y 7 9 ,*ri/ & became apo/les be=e him4 ,good ,*ri/ians 9 hon\r pref] "o ano!r4 ,true religion w produce self-abas+ ?\ghts4 ,! true conv]t =gets n 8 =m] "*4 ,he reflects (t5 on 8 pa/ guilty life1 t he may be m humble 9 himself1 m ?ankful1 m wat*ful1 m dilig5t4 ,,ii4 ,! apo/le expresses 8 admir+ appreh5sions ( ,god's grace 9 call+ him to ! m9i/ry4--,to ! same grace :i* _h call$ him he ascribes all 8 furniture = ! m9i/ry & all 8 success4 ,h[ev] contemptible "s r5d] !mselves 9 ! ,gospel m9i/ry1 ! (fice itself is hon\rable4 ,,iii4 ,! apo/le's elevat$ s5tim5ts conc]n+ ! ,gospel4--,he calls x ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/4 ,! bless+s ( ! ,gospel1 be+ pur*as$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 are call$ ,8 ri*es4 ,!y are call$ ri*es on acc\nt ( _! excell5cy1 fulness1 & v>iety4 ,!y are undiscov]able by human reason1 & made kn[n only by revelation4 ,!y 7 b imp]fectly made kn[n 9 ! prophetic revelation4 ,!y are ( ine/imable value4 ,,iv4 ,consid] ! gr& & enl>g$ conceptions ! apo/le ent]ta9$ ( ! design & importance ( 8 m9i/ry 7v]4 #i74--;,x 0 to op5 to mank9d t mighty s*eme :i* ! wisdom ( ,god _h =m$1 & :i* ,8 goodness _h = ages be5 c>ry+ into execution1 = ! r$emption ( our fall5 race4 ,8 m9i/ry 0 design$ = ! b5efit1 n ( m5 only1 b ( angels too 7v]4 #aj74--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #h4 ,*ri/ian ,humility illu/rat$ 9 ! ,"* ( ,paul4 ,i4 ,! apo/le rememb]$ 8 pa/ s9s4--,:]ev] !re is a quick5$ consci5ce1 x w prompt ! possessor to ?9k ( 8 pa/ s9s1 & ?is ev5 :5 he has reason to believe t !y h be5 =giv54 ,! apo/le cont9u$ to rememb] ! natural & deeply seat$ pride & self-righte\sness :i* he _h s long *]i%$4 ,allusion is made 9 e "o ( 8 public apologies & 9 a numb] ( 8 epi/les to ! circum/ance ( 8 once hav+ be5 an enemy ( ! cross ( ,*ri/ & a p]secutor4 ,x is = ! b5efit ( ! believ] to rememb] 8 pa/ s9fulness4 ,! recollection ( 8 infirmities may enable him to gu>d aga9/ _! recurr5ce4 ,our s9s1 ev5 :5 pa/ & =giv51 are apt to leave a prejudicial influ5ce beh9d4 ,our s9s are l w\nds1 :i* ev5 :5 cur$ & clos$ are apt to leave a sc> beh9d4 ,x is mo/ meet & becom+1 & 9 e respect = 8 own pr(it & ! advantage ( ! ,*ur* & _w1 t ! s9n]1 & m p>ticul>ly ! man ^: =m] life has be5 kn[n1 %\ld walk humbly be=e ,god & 8 fell[-m5 all ! days ( 8 life4 ,nor let x be =gott5 t ! remembrance ( pa/ s9 is "o ( ! motives impell+ ! ,*ri/ian to be zeal\sly affect$ 9 e good ?+4 ,! remembrance ( ! injury he _h done to ! ,*ur* /imulat$ him to make great] endeav\rs to b5efit x4 ,! p]secution :i* he _h inflict$ on o!rs made him m /eadfa/ 9 be>+ ! suff]+s to :i* he 0 n[ expos$4 ,accord+ to ! acc\nt h&$ d[n f ! e>ly ,*ur*1 ! apo/le _h to suff] a viol5t dea? 9 ! reign ( ,n]o1 :5 ,*ri/ians 7 cov]$ ) pit* & burn$ z tor*es1 or clo!d ) ! sk9s ( wild bea/s & dogs let loose ^u !m4 ,we c conceive t z he saw ! t]rible prep>ations = putt+ him to dea?1 8 memory w\ld g back ?irty ye>s1 & he w\ld rememb] h[ he himself _h /ood by & cons5t$ to ! dea? ( ! holy m>tyr ,/eph51 & he w\ld feel himself !reby ! m /r5g!n$ to endure :at ! ,"l 0 n[ pleas$ to lay ^u him4 ,,ii4 ,! apo/le m\rn$ ov] ! s9 yet cleav+ to him4--,he _h n only a recollection ( pa/ s91 he _h a s5se ( pres5t s94 ,?is s5se ( indwell+ s9 is "o ( ! elem5ts t conduce to ! onw>d progress ( ! believ]4 ,:y is x t s _m pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians1 ay1 & too _m true ,*ri/ians1 are n advanc+ 9 ! spiritual life2 are ! same ?is week z !y 7 ! previ\s week2 ! same ?is ye> z !y 7 ! la/ ye>2 & to all appe>ance1 & unless ,god ar\se !m1 w be ! same ! next week or next ye> z !y are ?is8 ,x is because !y are cont5t$ ) !mselves & ) _! condition1 !y h rea*$ a /ate ( self-complac5cy1 !y h settl$ ^u _! lees1 & !y d n wi% to be di/urb$ by s mu* z an allusion to _! s94 ,v diff]5t 0 ! temp] ( ! apo/le4 ,consci\s ( ! s9 t /ill adh]$ to him1 he long$ to h x completely ext]m9at$1 & s\ght ! heav5ly aid :i* might enable him to rea* t aft] :i* he 0 always /riv+--unto a p]fect man1 unto ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,! apo/le ackn[l$g$ ,god to be ! ,au?or ( all ! gifts & graces possess$ by him4--,paul on m ?an "o occasion f\nd x necess>y to speak ( 8 gifts4 ,& :5 he foll[s ?is tra9 ( reflection1 he arre/s himself to expla9 t 8 faults are 8 own1 & to ascribe ! glory ( 8 gifts to ,god4 ,!re may be circum/ances requir+ u to speak ( our atta9m5ts 9 ! spiritual life2 b !re c be no excuse = our ?9k+ ( !m or allud+ to !m 9 a _s ( complac5cy4 ,( all pride1 spiritual pride is ! mo/ hateful1 & ! mo/ lam5tably inconsi/5t4 ,h[ (t5 does x happ5 t1 :5 p]sons are sudd5ly elevat$ to places ( hon\r1 !y see no?+ b _! own m]its1 _! own tal5t1 _! own skill or good managem5t8 ,elevation ( rank ?us leads 9 too _m cases to an increase ( pride & vanity4 ,?is is pa9fully illu/rat$ 9 ! hi/ory ( ,saul1 ! son ( ,ki%4 ,sett+ out 9 se>* ( 8 fa!r's asses1 he receiv$ be=e he return$ a k+dom = ! dis*>ge ( ! (fices ( :i* he _h _m qualifications4 ,b 8 rise seems to h fo/]$ ! morbid vanity ( 8 m9d2 & :5 ?is 0 n f$ by con/ant inc5se1 :5 ! ,israelites cri$3 ,saul ha? sla9 8 ?\s&s1 & ,david 8 t5s ( ?\s&s1 x l$ to envy & rev5ge1 :i* goad$ him on to de$s ( utt] infatuation4 ,h[ diff]5t ) ,saul ( ,t>sus6 ,at e /ep ( 8 elevation 9 ! ,*ur* he saw ! f+] ( ,god1 & 0 ! m impress$ ) 8 own unwor?9ess4 ,,iv4 ,! apo/le took a high /&>d ( excell5ce3 he took z 8 model ! law ( ,god & ! "* ( ,jesus4--,all actual excell5ce1 :e!r e>?ly or spiritual1 has be5 atta9$ by ! m9d keep+ be=e x & dwell+ ^u ! ideas ( ! great1 ! good1 ! beautiful1 ! gr&1 ! p]fect4 ,! tradesman & me*anic rea* ! highe/ em95ce by nev] all[+ !mselves to re/ till !y c produce ! mo/ f9i%$ specim5s ( _! p>ticul> craft4 ,! pa9t] & sculptor travel to di/ant l&s t !y may see & z x 7 fill _! eye & m9d ) ! sight ( ! mo/ beautiful models ( _! arts4 ,poets h _h _! yet undiscov]$ g5ius awak5$ into life z !y contemplat$ "s ( ! gr&e/ ( nature's sc5es2 or z !y li/5$ to ! /ra9s ( o!r poets ! _s ( inspiration has desc5d$ ^u !m1 z ! _s ( inspiration desc5d$ on ,eli%a :ile ! m9/rel play$ be=e him4 ,! soldi]'s _s has be5 ar\s$ ev5 m by ! /irr+ s\nd ( ! w>-trumpet ?an by ! record ( ! c\rage & h]oism ( o!r w>riors4 ,! f]v\r ( "o patriot has be5 creat$ z he li/5$ to ! burn+ words ( ano!r patriot2 & _m a m>tyr's zeal has be5 k9dl$ at ! fun]al pile ( o!r m>tyrs4 ,9 ?is way fa!rs h h&$ d[n _! virtues to _! *ildr51 & ^? :o c\ld leave _! (fspr+ no o!r h 9 _! example left !m ! v ri*e/ legacy2 & ! de$s ( ^? :o p]=m great a*ievem5ts h liv$ f> long] ?an ^? :o d !m1 & h gone d[n f "o g5]ation to ano!r4 ,n[ ! believ] has su* a model set be=e him 9 ! "* ( ,jesus1 :i* z x 7 embodies ! law & exhibits 9 x ! mo/ attractive & enc\rag+ light4 ,we may copy o!rs 9 "s ?+s2 we %\ld copy ,*ri/ 9 all4--,dr4 ,j4 ,mc,cosh4 ,v]4 #h4 ,paul's ,humility4 ,i4 ,9 :at x consi/$4--#a4 ,9 ! unres]v$ submission ( 8 reason to ! au?ority ( revelation4 ,he 0 a great ?9k]1 & he 0 a great s*ol>4 #b4 ,9 ! unwav]+ reliance ( 8 he>t on ,*ri/ = ! salvation ( 8 s\l4 ,self-righte\s by con/itution & education4 #c4 ,9 ascrib+ to ,god alone ! glory ( all t he 0 & ( all t he did4 ,he c\ld n b be consci\s h[ f> he /ood above ! ord9>y 9 po9t ( ,*ri/ian excell5ce & sup]natural gifts & m9i/]ial usefulness4 ,he nev] took any "p ( ! praise to himself3 ,yet n ,i1 b ! grace ( ,god :i* 0 9 me4 #d4 ,9 *]i%+ a s5se ( 8 unwor?9ess & guilt3 ,s9n]s1 ( :om ,i am *ief4 #e4 ,9 =m+ a l[ly e/imate ( 8 own comp>ative /&+3 ,less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts4 ,,ii4 ,h[ x 0 cultivat$4--#a4 ,by frequ5t m$itation on ! hol9ess ( ,god4 #b4 ,by look+ away f self to ,*ri/4 #c4 ,by gratitude to ,god & to ,*ri/ = an int]e/ 9 ! bless+s ( r$emption4 #d4 ,by a due appreciation ( ! importance ( humility4 ,x is ornam5tal1 b x is also useful4 ,x lies at ! v root ( all ! graces ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,humility a ,gr[?4--,! progress :i* ,/4 ,paul made 9 humility has (t5 be5 giv5 by comp>+ ?ree expressions 9 8 epi/les ) ! suppos$ dates :5 !y 7 writt53 ,n meet to be call$ an apo/le 7#a ,cor4 xv4 #i3 ,a4,d4 #ei72 ,less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts 7,eph4 iii4 #h3 ,a4,d4 #fd72 ,s9n]s1 ( :om ,i am *ief 7#a ,tim4 i4 #ae3 ,a4,d4 #fe74 ,! ,unse>*able ,ri*es ( ,*ri/4--,! ri*es ( ,*ri/'s ,div9ity are unse>*able1 ! ri*es ( ,8 condesc5sion are unse>*able1 ! ri*es ( ,8 t5d]ness are unse>*able1 ! ri*es ( ,8 r$eem+ love are unse>*able1 ! ri*es ( 8 int]session are unse>*able1 ! ri*es ( 8 fai?fulness are unse>*able1 & ! ri*es ( 8 support+ grace are unse>*able4 ,^! ri*es w nev] be express$1 ev5 to all et]nity4 ,no6 n by ! noble army ( m>tyrs1 nor ! glori\s company ( ! apo/les1 nor ! goodly fell[%ip ( ! prophets1 nor ! g5]al assembly & ,*ur* ( ! fir/-born1 nor ! innum]able company ( angels1 nor ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 nor by all ! ransom$ ?rong ( heav54 ,x w =m _! mo/ ec/atic employm5t 9 heav54 ,jo91 all ye happy ?rong--jo91 holy ,abel & ,eno*1 upright ,job1 p]fect ,noah1 s\ls ( ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob1 gr& s\ls ( ,moses1 ,samuel1 & ,elijah1 p>don$ ,david & ,manasseh1 s\l ( ,isaiah ! prophet4 ,jo91 all ye ^: s\ls are "u ! alt> cry1 ,h[ long1 ,o ,"l1 wilt ,?\ n av5ge our blood ^u ! e>?8 ,jo91 holy ,/eph5 & ,polyc>p1 holy ,latim]1 ,ridley1 ,hoop]1 ,r[l& ,taylor1 & ,anne ,askew4 ,jo91 brave ,wicklif1 gallant ,lu!r1 /]n ,john ,knox1 sweet ,john ,bunyan1 & pray+ ,george ,fox4 ,jo91 pi\s ,doddridge & tuneful ,watts1 noble ,george ,:itefield1 holy ,flet*]1 exhau/less ,john ,wesley1 dauntless ,r[l& ,hill1 & gr& ?\gh l[ly ,rob]t ,hall4 ,ye sweete/ trebles ( ! et]nal *oir1 ye million million babes :o di$ )\t actual s91 jo9 all y\r notes ( praise6 ,pull out e /op ( ! gr& organ ( heav51 f ! deep swell diapason to ! l(ty flute & cornet6 ,gabriel1 /rike ! l(tie/ note ( ?y h>p ( gold4 ,& let all ! ho/ ( heav51 angels & m51 beg9 ! gr& an!m1 ,wor?y is ! ,lamb4 ,& let ! et]nal ,am5 peal & roll & rev]b]ate ?r\gh all ! ar*es ( heav56 ,b nev] ?r\gh all et]nity %all ! ga!r$ ho/ be able fully to express ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/4--,?omas ,coop]4 ,v]4 #i4 ,! ,fell[%ip ( ! ,my/]y4 ,i4 ,x is a my/]y x %\ld be s long hid2 a my/]y1 because :5 x 0 pla9ly reveal$ x 0 n und]/ood by ^? to :om x 0 manife/$2 a my/]y1 = ,god 0 pleas$ to raise up a special apo/le to expla9 & reveal1 to make an epiphany ( ?is great tru?--! w ( ,god t all m5 %\ld be sav$1 t ,8 ,gospel %\ld be univ]sally kn[n1 %\ld be op5 to all = acceptance4 ,,ii4 ,our %>e & fell[%ip 9 ! "w ( ! ,gospel is to make all m5 see _! int]e/ 9 x1 to make !m und]/& its true ca?olicity1 to make all m5 see t x is f ! fir/ ! w ( ,god t ! ,g5tiles %\ld be fell[-heirs4 ,by ! ,*ur* is to be made kn[n ! manifold wisdom ( ,god4 ,e memb] ( ! ,*ur* is to h 8 or h] "p 9 do+ ?is "w4 ,we are all to take "p 9 x by our lives1 our conv]sation1 our example1 our good works & words4 ,by avail+ ourselves ( opportunities we are to help to make kn[n ?is manifold wisdom ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,?9k = a mom5t :at is ! /ate ( ^? m5 :o d n "k :at is _! fell[%ip ) ?is my/]y4--,i am n speak+ ( ! entirely ignorant4 ,ev5 religi\s p d n half und]/& or appreciate ! deep mean+ ( su* words z ^!4 ,*ri/ianity means expansion1 compreh5sion2 x embraces all1 & all m5 mu/ see 9 x :at is ! fell[%ip ( ! my/]y t we h receiv$ & t has be5 made kn[n to u4 ,we mu/ be a light t _c be hid4--,bi%op ,claughton4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aj-ac4 ,! ,manifold ,wisdom ( ,god-- ,i4 ,se5 9 ! developm5t ( a long-*]i%$ plan4--#a4 ,?is plan 0 c>ri$ out by ,*ri/4 ,accord+ to ! et]nal purpose :i* ,he purpos$ 9 ,*ri/ 7v]4 #aa74 ,! plan is "h call$ ! et]nal purpose1 & t purpose 0 ! r$emption ( man1 & ! p]sonage select$ = its accompli%m5t 0 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is 0 ! un*ang+ !me ( ! ,gospel ( :i* ! apo/le 0 made a m9i/]1 ?is ! ,div9ely freight$ argosy ( ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/1 ! veil$ & sacr$ repository ( all heav5ly my/]ies4 ,! plan is significantly call$ ! manifold wisdom ( ,god--z manifold z my/]i\s1 = !re is v>iety 9 ! my/]y & my/]y 9 e "p ( ! v>iety4 ,! wisdom is se51 n s mu* 9 "o act z 9 ! ma/]ly comb9ation ( a multitude ( acts1 all m>%all$ & dispos$ ) consummate skill to ! atta9m5t ( "o gr& end2 j z ! light t fills & irradiates ! valley1 p5etrat+ e nook & crevice & clo?+ e object ) beauty1 is produc$1 n by a solit>y ray1 b by manifold rays p\r$ f ! c5tral sun1 & all unit+ 9 "o h>moni\s illum9ation4 ,! cr[n+ wisdom ( ! plan 0 9 ,god appo9t+ ,8 only ,son z ! ag5t 9 c>ry+ x out4 ,he1 ! s9less ,"o1 mu/ suff] = s92 ! ,innoc5t die = ! guilty1 & by dy+ conqu] s94 ,only ?us c\ld ! righte\s claims ( ! violat$ law be fully satisfi$1 ! (f5ce ( ! s9n+ "o condon$1 ! au?ority ( ! ,div9e gov]nm5t ma9ta9$1 & ! "* ( ! ,holy ,"o v9dicat$ to ! :ole univ]se4 #b4 ,t ! plan has be5 accompli%$ is evid5t f ! attitude assum$ t[>ds man & t[>ds ,god by believ]s 7v]4 #ac74--;,z reg>ds ! attitude ( ! believ] t[>ds man1 he has n[ boldness 9 decl>+ ! :ole tru?1 & t[>ds ,god he has access ) confid5ce by ! fai? ( ,him--he has confid5tial fell[%ip ) ,god4 ,bo? ^! exp]i5ces are ! result ( ! r$eem+ plan1 & w\ld h be5 impossible )\t x4 ,,ii4 ,se5 9 ! indiff]5ce to suff]+ its revelations inspire4--,i desire t ye fa9t n d n lose he>t at my tribulations = y1 :i* is y\r glory 7v]4 #ac74 ,paul _h no anxiety = himself4 ,he almo/ playfully alludes to 8 imprison$ /ate3 ,! prison] ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = y ,g5tiles 7v]4 #a74 ,8 s\l 0 too full ( heav5ly visions & ( ! practical be>+ ( ! ,gospel on ! de/9y ( ! race to be h>ass$ ab\t 8 p]sonal suff]+4 ,:5 he ?\ght ab\t x at all x 0 to rejoice 9 ! hon\r ( be+ all[$ to suff] = su* a cause1 & 9 ! opportunities af=d$ ( spread+ ! ,gospel 9 qu>t]s t might o!rwise h be5 clos$ to him4 ,b ! ,*ur* fe>$ = _! *ampion's life1 & 0 tr\bl$ ab\t 8 prolong$ suff]+s & imprisonm5t4 ,! apo/le assures 8 fri5ds !re 0 m reason = joy\s boa/+ ?an = pity & dread4 ,! suff]+s & mis=tunes ( ! ,*ur* h be5 ov]rul$ 9 promot+ h] enl>gem5t4 ,! flames ( ! m>tyrs h illum9$ ! tru?1 & ! captivity ( its pr(essors has prep>$ ! ?rone ( its univ]sal empire4 ,p]sonal religion has gr[n /rong] by opposition & suff]+1 & ! ,*ur* has multipli$ by ! v means :i* 7 int5d$ to de/roy h]4 ,,iii4 ,se5 9 mak+ ! ,*ur* ( ! r$eem$ ! means ( in/ruct+ ! heav5ly intellig5ces 7v]4 #aj74--,^! l(ty be+s1 ) _! va/ k & gigantic p[]s1 le>n some?+ f ! ,div9e treatm5t ( s9ful1 rebelli\s m54 ,!y ga9 new light1 fre%] & m expansive views1 reg>d+ ! "* & p]fections ( ,god2 & p]haps ! *ief po9t on :i* _! angelic k w be increas$ is 9 ! glori\s revelations ! ,gospel unfolds ( ! inf9ite love ( ,god4 ,! ,*ur* on e>?1 ) all its contradictions & imp]fections1 pres5ts a magnific5t picture ( self-d5ial1 devotion1 & praise2 b ?is is only a fa9t repres5tation ( ! spl5d\r ( ! ,*ur* above 9 its m complet$ /ate4 ,! ,*ur* above is a society organis$2 ! *ur* bel[ is a society organis+4 ,! heav5ly intellig5ces are wat*+ bo? processes1 & _! wond]+ adoration is be+ cont9ually excit$ z !y obs]ve ! build+ up & ev]-advanc+ completion ( ! r$eem$ community4 ,if !re is "o ?+ m ?an ano!r t amazes ! pr9cipalities & p[]s--amazes !m m ?an ! manifold wisdom ( ,god unfold$ to !m by ! ,*ur*--x mu/ surely be ! apa?y & indiff]5ce ( m5 on e>? to _! r$emptive bless+s6--t s mu* has be5 done to make man wise1 & he rema9s will+ly & cont5t$ly ignorant2 t ,god has be5 s prodigal ( ,8 weal?1 & man is s sl[ to appreciate & seize ! pr(f]$ enri*m5t2 t ,god (f]s ! abundant bread ( et]nal life1 & man pref]s to />ve 9 lean & com=tless pov]ty1 & grumbles aga9/ heav5 t he is s poor2 t salvation is press$ on 8 acceptance1 & man p]si/s 9 p]i%+2 t heav5 lies ab\t him 9 8 infancy1 & ! cele/ial gate op5s be=e him 9 e subsequ5t /age ( life1 & yet man resi/s ! allur+ glory1 & /umbles at la/ into ! bottomless *asm ( et]nal d>kness4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! wisdom ( ,god is cont9ually pres5t+ new illu/rations ( its manifoldness4 #b4 ,! mo/ signal display ( ,div9e wisdom is se5 9 ! r$emption ( ! race4 #c4 ,! future hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* w reveal new features 9 ! manifold wisdom ( ,god4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,! ,manifold ,wisdom ( ,god-- ,i4 ,se5 9 ! gradual unfold+ ( ,8 great purpose to save ! human race4--#a4 ,?is process suit$ ! revelation to m5's nature & condition z f9ite & s9ful be+s4 ,_h ! revelation be5 m rapid & brilliant x c\ld n h be5 s readily appreciat$1 nor c\ld m5 h d>$ to hope !y _h any %>e 9 x4 ,x 0 adapt$ to ! infantile /ate ( ! ,*ur* & ! _w :5 ! m9d is mo/ p[]fully affect$ by s5sible objects4 #b4 ,?is me?od 0 a tra9+ = appreciat+ ! full] discov]ies ( ! ,div9e w4 ,x has be5 an education & discipl9e1 has provok$ inquiry1 & enc\rag$ full submission to ! w ( ,god & fai? 9 ,8 wisdom & p[]4 ,,ii4 ,se5 9 ! means ,he employ$ to c>ry out ,8 sav+ purpose4--#a4 ,by ! gift ( ,8 ,son4 #b4 ,z a subsidi>y means1 by ! in/itution ( prea*+1 & by select+ m51 & n angels1 z in/rum5ts 9 spread+ ! k ( ,gospel r$emption4 ,,iii4 ,se5 9 us+ ! ,*ur* ( ! r$eem$ z an object-lesson 9 tea*+ ! heav5ly intellig5ces4--,! ,*ur* tea*es ! angels3 #a4 ,by its composition4 #b4 ,by its m>vell\s hi/ory4 #c4 ,by its glori\s completion4 ,le>n4--#a4 ,! dignity & glory ( ! ,*ur*4 #b4 ,let x be y\r all-important conc]n to become a memb] ( ?is spiritual community4 ,v]s4 #aa-ac4 ,access to ,god4 ,i4 ,we h access4--,! ^w signifies an approa* to "s object4 ,"h x int5ds a ne> approa* to ,god 9 wor%ip1 or su* a /ate ( peace ) ,god z all[s a fre$om ( int]c\rse4 ,x is a famili> expression suit$ to convey ! idea ( great condesc5sion on ,god's "p & high privilege on ours4 ,,ii4 ,we h boldness ( access4 ,! ^w signifies a fre$om ( speak+ 9 opposition to t re/ra9t :i* we feel :5 9 ! pres5ce ( "o we dread & 9 ^: goodness we c place no confid5ce4 ,x expresses ! fulness ( t lib]ty :i* "u ! ,gospel all ,*ri/ians enjoy ( draw+ ne> to ,god1 & t fre$om ( _s ) :i* we %\ld come to ,god4 ,! disposition ( our he>ts %\ld correspond ) ! lib]al & graci\s disp5sation "u :i* we are plac$4 ,we %\ld come to ,god ) a _s ( love1 9 opposition to s]vile fe>4 ,?is boldness imports frequ5cy 9 our approa*es to ,god4 ,slaves1 "u fe>1 /& at a di/ance4 ,*ildr51 invit$ by ! goodness ( a fa!r1 come (t5 into 8 pres5ce4 ,,iii4 ,we h access ) confid5ce4 ,?is confid5ce is else:]e call$ a bett] hope & ! full assurance ( fai?4 ,x is oppos$ to d\bt+ & di/ru/4 ,confid5ce 9 pray] is a full reliance on ,god2 b ?is may be accompani$ ) a humble diffid5ce ( ourselves4 ,,iv4 ,all our hope ( success 9 pray] mu/ re/ ^u ! m$iation ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ab74--;,9 ,8 "n we are to come be=e ,god2 & 9 ! virtue ( ,8 atonem5t & int]cession we may hope = acceptance4 ,v4 ,access to ,god a refuge 9 tr\ble 7v]4 #ac74--;,fe>+ le/ 8 suff]+s 9 ! cause ( ! ,gospel %\ld di%e>t5 8 conv]ts1 ! apo/le sets be=e !m a view ( _! security "u ! protection ( ,div9e grace4 ,dang]s 7 be=e !m2 b :at _h !y to fe> :o _h boldness ( access to ,god8 ,x 0 "o ( ! glories ( _! religion t he :o prea*$ x 0 n a%am$ to suff] = x4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,9 ! apo/le ,paul we h a noble example ( b5evol5ce4 #b4 ,new conv]ts %\ld be assi/$ & enc\rag$4 #c4 ,our be/ support "u tr\ble is boldness ( access to ,god4 #d4 ,let ! grace & condesc5sion ( ,god enc\rage u to come (t5 into ,8 pres5ce4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,access to ,god 9 ,pray]4--,pray] is to be ex]cis$ ) ! greate/ caution & exactness1 be+ ! mo/ solemn int]c\rse e>? c h ) heav54 ,! di/ance betwe5 ,god & u1 s great by nature & yet great] by s91 makes x fe>ful to address ,him2 b ,*ri/ has smoo!d a way1 & we are comm&$ to come ) a good he>t1 n only 9 respect ( innoc5ce1 b also ( confid5ce4 ,i4 ,!re is a c]ta9 boldness & confid5ce v well becom+ our humble/ addresses to ,god4--,x is ! v language ( pray] to treat ,god z our ,fa!r4 ,! nature ( ?is confid5ce is n s easily set =? by positive description z by ! opposition x be>s to its extremes4 ,x is oppos$3 #a4 ,to desp]ation & horror ( consci5ce4 #b4 ,to d\bt+s & gr\ndless scrupulosities4 #c4 ,to ra%ness & precipitation4 #d4 ,to impud5ce4 ,,ii4 ,! f\ndation ( ?is confid5ce is laid 9 ! m$iation ( ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,! reason :y ,*ri/'s m$iation ought to m9i/] su* confid5ce to u4--,8 incomp>able fitness = ! p]=mance ( t "w4 ,consid]+ ,him3 #a4 ,9 respect to ,god1 ) :om ,he has to m$iate4 ,god su/a9s a d\ble capacity ( ,fa!r & ,judge4 ,*ri/ appe>s n only z an ,advocate1 b z a ,surety1 pay+ d[n ! utmo/ ju/ice c exact4 #b4 ,9 ref]5ce to m5 = :om ,he m$iates4 ,he is a fri5d1 bro!r1 surety1 "l or ma/]4 #c4 ,9 respect to ,himself4 7#a7 ,he is p]fectly acqua9t$ ) all our wants & necessities4 7#b7 ,he is he>tily s5sible ( & conc]n$ ab\t !m4 7#c7 ,he is be/ able to express & set !m be=e ! ,fa!r4 ,,iv4 ,:e!r !re is any o!r gr\nd t may rationally embold5 u 9 our addresses to ,him4--,if !re is1 x mu/ be ei!r3 #a4 ,some?+ )9 u z ! m]it ( our good actions4 ,b ?is _c be--7#a7 because none c m]it b by do+ some?+ absolutely by 8 own p[] = ! advantage ( him f :om he m]its2 7#b7 because to m]it is to d some?+ ov] & above :at is due4 #b4 ,some?+ )\t u4 ,?is mu/ be ! help & int]cession ei!r ( angels or sa9ts4 ,angels _c m$iate = u--7#a7 because x is impossible = !m to "k & p]fectly disc]n ! ?\ghts2 7#b7 because no angel c "k at once all ! pray]s t are ev5 utt]$ 9 words ?r\gh\t ! _w4 ,^! argum5ts are /ill m =cible aga9/ ! int]cession ( sa9ts4 ,! invocation ( sa9ts suppos$ to arise3 #a4 ,f ! solemn meet+s us$ by ! primitive ,*ri/ians at ! sa9ts' sepul*res1 & !re celebrat+ ! memory ( _! m>tyrdom4 #b4 ,f ^? se$s ( ! ,platonic philosophy t s mu* leav5$ _m ( ! primitive ,*ri/ians4 #c4 ,f ! p be+ br$ 9 idolatry4 ,b ! primitive fa!rs held no su* ?+2 & ! ,c\ncil ( ,tr5t1 t pret5d$ to det]m9e ! case1 put ! _w (f ) an ambiguity4 ,*ri/ is ! only true way4--,r4 ,s\?4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,c\rage "u ,suff]+4--#a4 ,affliction & tribulation = ! ,gospel is a trial n only to ^? "u x1 b to o!rs :o look on1 & are 9 no less haz>d to be !reby brangl$ 7made to disagree7 9 _! confid5ce1 blunt$ 9 _! zeal1 & r5d]$ remiss 9 _! =w>dness1 ?an ! p]son himself :o suff]s4 #b4 ,a fai?ful m9i/] suff]+ = tru? w n be s solicit\s = 8 own outw>d e/ate z = ! ,*ur* & p ( ,god1 le/ !y be turn$ aside1 or made to fa9t by reason ( 8 suff]+s4 ,?is may gu>d f disc\ragem5t :5 we consid] ! excell5t wor? ( tru?1 & h[ ^? :o suff] = x h n ca/ !mselves )\t necessity ^u _! suff]+s1 b 7 necessitat$ to meet !m 9 ! way ( _! call+4 #c4 ,s hon\rable is x to suff] = ,*ri/ & tru? t n only ! p]sons :o suff] are hon\r$1 b also all su* z h int]e/ 9 !m1 :o %\ld n fa9t1 b r glory 9 !m & take enc\ragem5t f !m4--,f]gusson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ad-ba4 ,a ,sublime & ,compreh5sive ,pray]-- ,i4 ,= spiritual /r5g!n+ 7v]4 #af74--,! fir/ necessity ( ! new conv]t is /r5g?4 ,! *ange f ! =m] life is s new & /range4 ,! spiritual faculties are b rec5tly call$ into ex]cise2 & ?\gh !y are ?rill$ ) ! vig\r ( y\?1 !y possess ! inh]5t weakness & are expos$ to ! temptations ( y\?4 ,_! newly acquir$ /r5g? is at once _! glory & _! dang]--_! glory 9 giv+ !m ! capacity & impulse = ! highe/ k9d ( "w2 _! dang] because !y are tempt$ to rely ^u _! own consci\s p[] r ?an ^u ! grace ( ,god )9 !m1 :i* is ! s\rce ( _! be/ /r5g?4 ,if t /r5g? is once und]m9$ or eat5 away1 x c nev] be replac$4 ,! /r5g? ( y\?1 physical or spiritual1 belongs only 9 ! p]iod ( y\?2 if lo/ 9 y\?1 x c nev] be rega9$ 9 matur] life4 ,:atev] /r5g? we may ga9 9 aft]-ye>s w nev] be :at x might h be5 if ye _h nev] lo/ ! /r5g? ( our fir/ love4 ,! apo/le "h prays t 8 conv]ts may be invigorat$ ) a manful c\rage1 ! moral /r5g? to meet dang]s & to battle ) difficulties )\t quail+4 ,transcrib]'s ,note3 ,! ,transcrib] is unsure :at ! au?or means by fai? 4 4 4 mu/ be con/antly ex]cis$ to keep ,him !re 9 ?is next p>agraph4 ,please rememb] ,*ri/'s words 9 ,hebrews xiii4 #e3 ,i w nev] leave !e nor =sake !e4 #a4 ,?is spiritual /r5g!n+ is a*iev$ by ! indwell+ ,*ri/ welcom$ & reta9$ 9 ! he>t by fai?4--,t ,*ri/ may dwell 9 y\r he>ts by fai? 7v]4 #ag74 ,! s\rce ( ?is /r5g? is n 9 u2 we _c evoke x by any volunt>y ef=t ( our own4 ,x is a ,div9e p[] work+ 9 u 7v]4 #bj74 ,x is ! ,*ri/ )9 u mak+ ,himself felt 9 our o!rwise enfeebl$ p[]s4 ,we are inve/$ ) ! /r5g? ( ,*ri/ by our fai? 9 ,*ri/2 & increase ( /r5g? comes ) increase ( fai?4 ,! fai? t receives ,*ri/ into ! he>t mu/ be con/antly ex]cis$ to keep ,him !re1 & to d]ive inspiration & help f ,him 9 atta9+ spiritual gr[? & 9 do+ useful "w4 #b4 ,?is spiritual /r5g!n+ is *]i%$ by an accession ( ,*ri/ian love4--,t ye1 be+ root$ & gr\nd$ 9 love 7v]4 #ag74 ,! d\ble metaphor gives emphasis to ! idea--root$1 a tree2 gr\nd$ a build+4 ,:5 ,*ri/ is plant$ & settl$ 9 our he>ts1 love is %$ abroad !re1 & becomes ! g5ial soil 9 :i* our graces gr[1 & ! basis ( all our ?\ght & action4 ,love is /r5g?1 ! mo/ reliable1 su/a9+1 & victori\s k9d ( /r5g?4 ,,ii4 ,= a cle>] compreh5sion ( ! immeasurable love ( ,*ri/ 7v]s4 #ah1 #ai74--;,"h ! pray] rises 9 sublimity & compreh5siv5ess4 ,! apo/le prays t we may "k ! unkn[able--"k ! love ( ,*ri/1 :i* passe? k4 ,!re is no?+ s fasc9at+ z ! love ( ,*ri/1 ev] lead+ u on by fre% revelations1 & ev] leav+ ! impression t !re are unfa?omable dep?s & inaccessible heights yet to be discov]$4 ,oh t ,*ri/ w\ld1 exclaim$ ! sa9tly ,ru!r=d1 arre/ & comprise my love & my he>t = all4 ,i am a bankrupt :o h no m free goods 9 ! _w = ,*ri/1 save t x is bo? ! :ole h]itage ,i h1 & all my moveables besides4 ,"l1 give ! ?ir/y man a dr9k4 ,oh to be ov] e>s 9 ! well6 ,oh to be swimm+ ov] head & e>s 9 ,*ri/'s love6 ,i w\ld n h ,*ri/'s love ent]+ 9 me1 b ,i w\ld ent] into x1 & be swall[$ up ( t love4 ,b ,i see n myself "h1 = ,i fe> ,i make m ( ,8 love ?an ( ,himself1 :]eas ,he ,himself is f> beyond & mu* bett] ?an ,8 love4 ,oh1 if ,i _h my s9ful arms fill$ ) t lovely "o ,*ri/6 ,bless$ be my ri* ,"l ,jesus1 :o s5de? n away begg>s f ,8 h\se ) an empty di%4 ,he fille? ! vessel ( su* z w come & seek4 ,we might beg ourselves ri*1 if we 7 wise1 if we w\ld b hold out our )]$ h&s to ,*ri/1 & le>n to seek1 ask1 & knock4 ,! highe/ conceptions ( ! love ( ,*ri/ are realis$ by ! s\l t prays4 ,,iii4 ,= ! atta9m5t ( ! mo/ complete end[m5t ( ! ,div9e fulness4--,t y might be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,god 7v]4 #ai74 ,! pray] asks t man may ga9 ! sum-total ( ,god's gifts1 be fill$ 9 e capacity ( 8 nature ) ! :ole pl5itude 7! 7 ( ,god4 ,to rea* ?is glori\s result1 we ne$1 inde$1 special spiritual /r5g!n+4 ,new w9e bur/s old bottles2 & a l>ge & sudd5 infl[ ( ,div9e grace w\ld be disa/r\s to ! s\l unprep>$ to receive x4 ,:at is want$ is /r5g?--/r5g? ( ! highe/ & pure/ k9d4 ,muscul> /r5g?--a magnific5t heal?y physique--is a great gift2 b x is "o ( our l[e/ end[m5ts1 & its abuse s9ks u to a worse ?an bruti% s5suality4 ,intellectual /r5g? is a /ill high] gift1 & if rightly us$ w lift u into a l(ti] _w ( wond]s1 ( beauty1 ( purity & joy2 b if abus$ w drag u d[n to ! base level ( ! vap\r+1 sc(f+ sceptic1 ^: attempts to glorify error are in/igat$ by a savage b utt]ly p[]less hatr$ ( tru?4 ,spiritual /r5g? is ! highe/ gift ( all4 ,x is ! motive-p[] t gives movem5t & direction to ?\ght & action4 ,)\t x man is ! play?+ & victim ( unre/ra9$ passions4 ,a %ort "t ago ,i inspect$ "o ( ! f9e/ ocean-go+ /eam%ips1 a m>vell\s comb9ation ( /r5g? & elegance4 ,ev]y?+ seem$ z p]fect z eng9e]+ sci5ce c\ld make x4 ,b !re 0 some?+ want+2 x 0 a fatal defect4 ,! giant %aft & p[]ful screw1 ! triple expansion cyl9d]s1 ! cranks1 pi/ons1 & :eels 7 all !re1 b ! noble vessel 0 useless1 heav+ helplessly on ! roll+ tide4 ,! fires 7 out1 & ! active driv+-p[] 0 lack+4 ,:at /eam is to t great float+ mass ( complicat$ me*anism1 giv+ x life1 movem5t1 direction1 purpose--t spiritual /r5g? is to our m5tal & physical organism4 ,to receive ! fulness ( indwell+ ,deity ! s\l mu/ be /r5g!n$ ) spiritual /r5g?4 ,we _c pray too e>ne/ly = ?is4 ,,iv4 ,utt]$ ) a rev]5tial recognition ( ! great ,giv] ( all bless+4--#a4 ,beg9n+ ) ! submissive awe ( a humble suppliant4 ,= ?is cause ,i b[ my knees unto ! ,fa!r1 etc4 7v]s4 #ad1 #ae74 ,! apo/le is ov]:elm$ ) ! contemplation ( ! ri* bless+s /or$ up = man 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & pro/rates himself ) l[ly homage 9 ! consci\s pres5ce ( ! great ,donor ( all spiritual good4 ,no?+ humbles u m ?an a sight ( ! bless+s possible ( atta9m5t by ! greate/ s9n]4 #b4 ,end+ ) an outbur/ ( triumphant praise 7v]s4 #bj1 #ba74--,praise so>s high] ?an pray]4 ,man's desires w nev] ov]take ,god's b\nty4 ,:5 ! apo/le desires t ,god's praise may res\nd 9 ! ,*ur* ?r\gh\t all ages1 he no long] supposes t ! my/]y ( ,god may be f9i%$ spe$ily z m5 c\nt ye>s4 ,! hi/ory ( mank9d /ret*es be=e 8 gaze into its dim futurity4 ,! successive g5]ations ga!r !mselves into t consummate age ( ! k+dom ( ,god1 ! gr& cycle 9 :i* all ! ages are conta9$4 ,) its completion "t itself is no m4 ,its swell+ curr5t1 lad5 ) ! tribute ( all ! worlds & all _! hi/ories1 rea*es ! et]nal ocean4 ,! end comes2 ,god is all 9 all4 ,at ?is fur!/ horizon ( ?\ght1 ,*ri/ & ,8 own are se5 toge!r r5d]+ to ,god unceas+ glory 7,f9dlay74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,pray] is ! cry ( consci\s ne$4 #b4 ,increases 9 importunity z x is /r5g!n$ by fai?4 #c4 ,f9ds its sublime/ !mes 9 ! culture ( ! spiritual life4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ad1 #ae4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* a ,family4 ,i4 ,! def9ition "h giv5 ( ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4--#a4 ,a society f\nd$ ^u natural aff9ities--a family4 ,a family is built on aff9ities :i* are natural1 n artificial2 x is n a comb9ation1 b a society4 ,9 anci5t times an association ( int]e/ comb9$ m5 9 "o guild or corporation = protect+ ! common p]sons 9 t corporation f oppression4 ,9 mod]n times id5tity ( political cre$ or op9ion has b\nd m5 toge!r 9 "o league 9 ord] to e/abli% ^? political pr9ciples :i* appe>$ to !m ( importance4 ,simil>ity ( ta/e has unit$ m5 toge!r 9 :at is call$ an association1 or a society1 9 ord] by ?is means to atta9 m completely ! ends ( t sci5ce to :i* !y _h devot$ !mselves4 ,b1 z ^! h be5 rais$ artificially1 s _! end is1 inevitably1 dissolution4 ,society passes on1 & guilds & corporations die2 pr9ciples are e/abli%$1 & leagues become dissolv$2 ta/es *ange1 & !n ! association or society breaks up & comes to no?+4 ,x is ^u ano!r pr9ciple altoge!r t t :i* we call a family1 or true society1 is =m$4 ,x is n built ^u simil>ity ( ta/e nor id5tity ( op9ion1 b ^u aff9ities ( nature4 ,y d n *oose :o %all be y\r bro!r2 y _c exclude y\r "m or y\r si/]2 x does n dep5d ^u *oice or arbitr>y op9ion at all1 b is f\nd$ ^u ! et]nal nature ( ?+s4 ,& precisely 9 ! same way is ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* =m$--^u natural aff9ity1 & n ^u artificial comb9ation4 #b4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is a :ole made up ( manifold div]sities4--,we are told "h x is ! :ole family1 tak+ into x ! great & good ( ages pa/ n[ 9 heav51 & also ! /ruggl+1 ! humble1 & ! weak n[ exi/+ ^u e>?4 ,"h1 aga91 ! analogy holds good betwe5 ! ,*ur* & ! family4 ,nev] m ?an 9 ! family is ! true entirety ( our nature se54 ,obs]ve h[ all ! div]sities ( human condition & "* manife/ !mselves 9 ! family4 ,fir/ ( all1 !re are ! two opposite pales ( mascul9e & fem99e1 :i* conta9 )9 !m ! entire ( our humanity2 :i* toge!r1 n sep>ately1 make up ! :ole ( man4 ,!n !re are ! div]sities 9 ! degrees & k9ds ( affection4 ,=1 :5 we speak ( family affection1 we mu/ rememb] t x is made up ( _m div]sities4 ,!re is no?+ m diff]5t ?an ! love :i* ! si/] be>s t[>ds ! bro!r1 comp>$ ) t :i* ! bro!r be>s t[>ds ! si/]4 ,! affection :i* a man be>s t[>ds 8 fa!r is q di/9ct f t :i* he feels t[>ds 8 "m2 x is some?+ q diff]5t t[>ds 8 si/]2 totally div]se1 aga91 t[>ds 8 bro!r4 ,& !n !re are div]sities ( "*4 ,fir/1 ! mature wisdom & /]n integrity ( ! fa!r1 !n ! exub]ant t5d]ness ( ! "m4 ,& !n "o is brave & en?usia/ic1 ano!r ?\ghtful1 & ano!r t5d]4 ,"o is rem>kable = be+ full ( ri* hum\r2 ano!r is sad1 m\rnful1 ev5 melan*oly4 ,aga91 besides ^!1 !re are div]sities ( condition 9 life4 ,fir/1 !re is ! heir1 su/a9+ ! "n & hon\r ( ! family2 !n p]*ance ! soldi]1 9 ^: c>e] all ! anxiety & solicitude ( ! family is c5tr$2 !n ! man ( bus9ess1 to :om !y look up1 tru/+ 8 advice1 expect+ 8 c\nsel2 la/ly1 p]haps1 !re is ! invalid1 f ! v cradle trembl+ betwe5 life & dea?1 draw+ out all ! sympa?ies & anxieties ( ea* memb] ( ! family1 & s unit+ !m all m closely1 f _! hav+ "o common po9t ( sympa?y & solicitude4 ,n[1 y w obs]ve t ^! are n accid5tal1 b absolutely ess5tial to ! idea ( a family2 = s f> z any "o ( !m is lo/1 s f> ! family is incomplete4 ,& precisely 9 ! same way all ^! div]sities ( "* & condition are necess>y to con/itute & complete ! idea ( a ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4 #c4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is a society :i* is = ev] %ift+ its locality & alt]+ its =ms4--,x is ! :ole ,*ur*1 ! :ole family 9 heav5 & e>?4 ,s1 !n1 ^? :o 7 on e>? & n[ 9 heav5 are memb]s ( ! same family /ill4 ,^? :o _h _! home "h1 n[ h x !re4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is a society ev] alt]+ & *ang+ its ext]nal =ms4 ,! :ole family--! ,*ur* ( ! patri>*s & ( ages be=e !m2 & yet ! same family4 ,rememb]1 ,i pray y1 ! div]sities ( =m ?r\gh :i*1 9 s _m ages & g5]ations1 ?is ,*ur* has pass$4 ,consid] ! diff]5ce !re 0 betwe5 ! patri>*al ,*ur* ( ! "t ( ,abraham & ,isaac & its condition "u ,david2 or ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! ,*ur* s exi/+ & its /ate 9 ! days ( ! apo/les & ! m>vell\s diff]5ce betwe5 t & ! same ,*ur* f\r ( five c5turies lat]2 or1 once aga91 ! diff]5ce betwe5 t1 ext]nally "o1 & ! ,*ur* z x exi/s 9 ! pres5t day1 brok5 into s _m fragm5ts4 ,yet1 div]sifi$ z ^! /ates may be1 !y are n m s ?an ! v>i\s /ages ( a family4 ,,ii4 ,consid] ! "n by :i* ?is ,*ur* is nam$4--,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! apo/le says1 ( :om ! :ole family 9 heav5 & e>? is nam$4 #a4 ,fir/1 ! recognition ( a common ,fa!r4--,t is ! sacr$ tru? proclaim$ by ! ,epiphany4 ,god reveal$ 9 ,*ri/--n ! ,fa!r ( ! ,jew only1 b also ( ! ,g5tile4 ,! ,fa!r ( a :ole family4 ,n ! p>tial ,fa!r1 lov+ "o alone--! eld]--b ! y\ng] son besides1 ! outca/ prodigal :o _h sp5t 8 liv+ ) h>lots & s9n]s1 b ! *ild /ill1 & ! *ild ( a ,fa!r's love4 #b4 ,! recognition ( a common humanity4--,he f :om ! ,*ur* is nam$ took ^u ,him n ! nature m]ely ( ! noble1 ( k+s1 or ( ! intellectual philosoph]1 b ( ! begg>1 ! slave1 ! outca/1 ! infidel1 ! s9n]1 & ! nature ( e "o /ruggl+ 9 v>i\s ways4 #c4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ proce$s out ( & re/s ^u ! belief 9 a common ,sacrifice4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,! ,family 9 ,heav5 & ,e>?4--,) ! boldness ( a true & inspir$ nature ! apo/le ,paul speaks ) incid5tal ease ( "o family di/ribut$ betwe5 heav5 & e>?4 ,!re is1 x seems1 dome/icity t _c be absorb$ by ! int]val betwe5 two sph]es ( be+--a love t _c be lo/ amid/ ! imm5sity1 b f9ds ! sure/ track across ! void--a home aff9ity t p5etrates ! skies1 & ent]s z ! morn+ or ev5+ gue/4 ,& x is ,jesus ( ,naz>e? :o has effect$ ?is2 has ent]$ "u ! same h\sehold "n1 & =m$ into ! same class1 ! dwell]s above & ^? b5ea?4 ,spirits !re1 & spirits "h1 are ga!r$ by ,him into "o gr\p2 & :]e be=e 0 sadde/ exile1 ,he has made a ble/ frat]nity4 ,i4 ,memb]s ( ! same home _c dwell toge!r1 )\t ei!r ! memory or ! expectation or "s mutual & mortal f>ewell4--,all we :o dwell 9 ?is visible sc5e c ?9k ( k9dr$ s\ls t h vani%$ f u into ! invisible4 ,^!1 9 ! fir/ place1 does ,jesus keep dwell+ ne> our he>ts2 mak+ /ill "o family ( ^? 9 heav5 & ^? on e>?4 ,?is ,he w\ld d1 if by no o!r means1 by ! prospect ,he has op5$1 ( actual re/oration4 ,& s9ce ! grave c bury no affection n[1 b only ! mortal & famili> %ape ( _! object1 dea? has *ang$ its :ole aspect & relation to u2 & we may reg>d x1 n ) passionate hate1 b ) quiet rev]5ce4 ,x is a ,div9e message f above1 n an invasion f ! abyss b5ea?2 n ! fi5di% h& ( d>kness ?ru/ up to clut* our gladness envi\sly away1 b a ra9b[ gleam t desc5ds ?r\gh ,jesus1 )\t :i* we %\ld n "k ! v>i\s beauties t are wov5 into ! pure light ( life4 ,once let ! ,*ri/ian promise be tak5 to ! he>t1 & z we walk ?r\gh ! solemn =e/ ( our exi/5ce1 e leaf ( love t falls1 :ile x proclaims ! w9t] ne>1 lets 9 ano!r pat* ( ,god's sun%9e to pa9t ! glade b5ea? our feet & give a glory to ! grass4 ,tell me t ,i %all /& face to face ) ! sa9t$ dead2 &1 :5ev] x may be1 %all ,i n desire to be ready1 & to meet !m ) cle> eye & _s unaba%$8 ,su* & s mu* enc\ragem5t w\ld ,*ri/ianity give to ! fai?ful conv]sation ( all true affections1 if x only assur$ u ( "s di/ant & undef9able re/oration4 ,b x appe>s to me to assure u ( mu* m ?an ?is2 to disc\nt5ance ! idea ( any1 ev5 ! mo/ tempor>y1 ext9ction ( life 9 ! grave2 & to sanction our fai? 9 ! absolute immortality ( ! m9d4 ,rightly und]/ood1 x tea*es n only t ! dep>t$ w live1 b t !y d live1 & inde$ h nev] di$1 b simply vani%$ & pass$ away4 ,,ii4 ,b x is n m]ely ! memb]s ( ! same lit]al home t ,*ri/ unites 9 "o1 :e!r 9 e>? or heav54 ,he makes ! good ( e age into a glori\s family ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god2 & inspires !m ) a fell[-feel+1 :atev] ! dep>tm5t ( s]vice :i* !y fill4 ,keep+ u ev] 9 ! m5tal pres5ce ( ! ,div9e/ wisdom & 9 v5]ation ( a p]fect goodness1 x accu/oms u to ! aspect ( e grace t c adorn & consecrate our nature2 tra9s our p]ceptions in/antly to recognise its influ5ce or to feel its want4 ,x looks ) an eye ( full & cle> affection ov] ! wide circle ( human excell5ce4 ,su* hope t5ds to give u a prompt & l>ge cong5iality ) !m2 to *]i% ! heal?ful affections :i* are dome/ic 9 e place & obsolete 9 no "t2 to prep>e u = ent]+ any new sc5e1 & jo9+ any new society :]e goodness1 tru?1 & beauty dwell4--,m>t9eau4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,bro!rhood ( ,man4--,! bro!rhood ( man has be5 ! dream ( old philosoph]s1 & its atta9m5t ! endeav\r ( mod]n re=m]s4 ,man c only rea* 8 highe/ life :5 he =ms "p ( a society b\nd toge!r by common sympa?ies & common aims1 = by a great law ( our nature x is true t he :o lives utt]ly ap>t f 8 fell[s mu/ lose all true nobl5ess 9 selfi% degradation4 ,!re is no real progress = ! individual b ?r\gh social sympa?y4 ,!re is no /rong & endur+ aspiration b 9 ! fell[%ip ( aspir+ s\ls4 ,t conviction :i* m5 h s /rongly felt & s va9ly endeav\r$ to realise is p]petually ass]t$ 9 ! ,book ( ,god4 ,i4 ,! bro!rhood ( man 9 ,*ri/4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian bro!rhood is a unity ( _s "u a div]sity ( =m4 ,?us ) ! ,*ur* ( ! fir/ c5tury4 ,at fir/ x 0 "o b& ( bro!rhood2 b z x grew & individual ?\ght exp&$ & exp]i5ce deep5$ !re arose inf9ite div]sities4 ,! m m5 ?9k & ! m !y gr[1 ! m w !y diff]4 #b4 ,!re are spiritual ties 9 action :i* 9 ,*ri/ b9d man to man4--,paul's words imply a ?reefold unity4 #a4 ,! fell[%ip ( devotion to a common ,fa!r4 #b4 ,! fell[%ip ) ,*ri/ our common ,bro!r4 #c4 ,t fell[%ip is unbrok5 by ! *ange ( worlds4 ,,ii4 ,results ( realis+ ?is fact ( bro!rhood4--#a4 ,e>ne/ness ( life4 #b4 ,p[] & gr&eur ( hope4--,"s compla9 t _! ideas ( heav5 are vague & ineffective4 ,only realise ! bro!rhood ( man1 & !n ! hope ( ! future w become a p[] 9 life4--,e4 ,l4 ,hull4 ,! ,"o ,family4--#a4 ,believ]s on e>? & sa9ts & angels 9 heav5 spr+ f ! same common p>5t4 #b4 ,are gov]n$ by ! same g5]al laws4 #c4 ,%>e 9 ! same pleasures & enjoym5ts4 #d4 ,h ! same g5]al temp]1 ! same di/+ui%+ complexion4 #e4 ,h "o common int]e/4 #f4 ,look to1 rely ^u1 & are guid$ by ! same ,head4 #g4 ,are all objects ( ,god's love4 #h4 ,at ! la/ day w meet 9 ,god's pres5ce1 be op5ly ackn[l$g$ z ,8 *ildr51 & admitt$ to dwell 9 ,8 h\se = ev]4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,if we e/imate ! dignity ( m5 f ! families ) :i* !y are connect$1 h[ hon\rable is ! believ]6 #b4 ,we see our obligations to mutual condesc5sion1 peaceabl5ess1 & love4 #c4 ,let ^? :o are n ( ?is family be solicit\s to obta9 a place 9 x4--,la?rop4 ,v]s4 #af-ai4 ,paul's ,pray] = ! ,ephesians4 ,i4 ,= spiritual /r5g?4--,x 0 n bodily /r5g?1 civil p[]1 or worldly di/9ction2 x 0 ! grace ( =titude & pati5ce4 ,,ii4 ,= an indwell+ ,*ri/4--,z we become unit$ to ,*ri/ by fai?1 s by fai? ,he dwells 9 our he>ts4 ,,iii4 ,= e/abli%m5t 9 love4--,true love is root$ 9 ! he>t4 ,x is a spiritual affection t[>ds ,*ri/4 ,its fruits are love to m51 imitation ( ,*ri/'s example1 ob$i5ce to ,8 comm&s1 zeal = ,8 hon\r1 & dilig5ce 9 ,8 s]vice4 ,,iv4 ,= increase ( k 9 ! love ( ,*ri/4--,! love ( ,*ri/ passe? all kn[n examples ( love4 ,?is love passe? our compreh5sion 9 respect ( its bread? or ext5t1 its l5g?1 its dep?1 z ! b5efits x has procur$ exce$ all human e/imate4 ,?\gh ! love ( ,*ri/ passe? k1 !re is a s5se 9 :i* x is kn[n to ! sa9ts4 ,!y h an exp]im5tal k1 an influ5tial k1 an assimilat+ k ( ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,v4 ,= ! fulness ( ,god4--,t !y may h su* a supply ( ,div9e influ5ce z w\ld cause !m to ab\nd 9 k1 fai?1 love1 & all virtues & good works4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,! ,love ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! love ( ,*ri/ passe? k4--#a4 ,he ,himself furni%es an illu/rative in/ance :5 ,paul says1 ,= sc>cely = a righte\s man w "o die--a m]ely j & righte\s man w\ld be admir$2 b he w\ld n s take hold ( ! he>t ( ano!r to produce a will+ness to die = him2--yet p]adv5ture1 9 "s r>e case1 = a good man1 a man ( b5evol5ce1 adorn$ ) ! s(t] virtues & ab\nd+ 9 ! di/ribution ( 8 fav\rs--= su* a "o "s might ev5 d>e to die2 "s "o1 ov]com+ ev5 ! love ( life 9 ! fulness ( 8 gratitude1 might v5ture to give 8 own life to pres]ve t ( su* a "o4 ,b we 7 nei!r j nor good2 we 7 s9n]s1 & ,god comm5de? ,8 love t[>d u1 9 t :ile we 7 yet s9n]s ,*ri/ di$ = u4 ,passes x n1 !n1 all k1 all reasonable conception & probability1 t ?is fall5 nature %\ld be s sympa?is$ ) t ^! flagrant rebellions %\ld excite1 n an inexorable ang]1 b pity & love8 ,& su* love t our ,savi\r--look+ n s mu* on man z (f5d+1 b z ,8 creature1 & z ,8 creature /ill capable ( re/oration--%\ld melt 9 compassion & die to effect 8 r$emption2 ?is is inde$ love t passe? k4 #b4 ,! mann] 9 :i* ?is love is manife/$ c>ries ! pr9ciple beyond all conception & expression4--,x 0 love to ! dea?4 ,x 0 dea? = s9n]s1 dea? 9 _! /ead2 dea?1 t ! p5al claims ( law1 & t law ! un*angeable1 unrelaxable law ( ,god1 might be fully satisfi$4 ,! r$emption price 0 fix$ by a spotless ju/ice1 & ! love ( ,*ri/ to ! s9n] 0 to be te/$ by ! va/ness ( ! claims to be made ^u ,him4 ,b ! wages ( s9 is dea?2 & ,8 love %rank n f ! full & awful satisfaction requir$4 ,x 0 dea? 9 our /ead4 ,!n x mu/ be att5d$ ) anxi\s =ebod+s4 ,( :at my/]ies h ,i sugge/$ ! recollection to y8 ,c y compreh5d !m8 ,t feel+ ) :i* ,he spoke ( ! baptism ( blood8 ,t la/ my/]i\s agony8 ,t compla9t ( be+ =sak5 ( ,god8 ,y feel y _c4 ,!y transc5d all y\r ?\ght2 & ! love :i* made ,him /oop to !m is !re=e love :i* passe? k4 #c4 ,! love ( ,*ri/ passe? k if we consid] x z illu/rat$ by t c>e = u :i* signalises ,8 adm9i/ration4 #d4 ,! subject is fur!r illu/rat$ by ! nature ( ! bless+s :i* result to m5 f ! love ( ,*ri/4--,we usually e/imate ! /r5g? ( love by ! bless+s x conveys or1 at any rate1 w\ld convey4 ,& if ! b5efits be beyond all e/imate1 nei!r c we measure ! love4 #e4 ,! love ( ,*ri/ passe? k because x is ! love ( an inf9ite nature4 ,love rises ) ! o!r qualities & p]fections ( ! be+ 9 :om x is f\nd4 ,among animals ! social atta*m5ts are slight1 & ! in/9ctive affection dies away :5 its purposes are answ]$4 ,9 man love arises ) 8 intellect4 ,9 him x is (t5 only limit$ by 8 nature1 & :5 rightly direct$ %all be et]nal4 ,_m t love on e>? %all d\btless love = ev]4 ,7 ,*ri/ m]ely a man ,8 love c\ld n pass k4 ,:at man has felt man c conceive4 ,love c be measur$ by ! nature :i* ex]cises x4 ,b ?is love passe? all k b t ( ! ,div9e nature1 because itself is ,div9e4 ,*ri/ is ,god1 & he :o w\ld fully "k ,8 love mu/ be able to span imm5sity & to grasp ! ,inf9ite ,himself4 ,,ii4 ,b :ile x is true t ! love ( ,*ri/ passe? all k1 x is equally true t x is to be kn[n by u4--,to "k ! love ( ,*ri/ is3 #a4 ,to recognise x 9 its v>i\s =ms & expressions 9 our con/ant m$itations4 ,& :]e %all we turn & n be met by ?is1 to u1 mo/ important subject8 ,h[ delightful an occupation1 to track all ! /reams ( m]cy up to _! s\rce4 ,we are surr\nd$ by ! pro( ( ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,let u see to x t ! bl9d+ veil be n on our he>t1 t our eyes be n hold5 t we %\ld n "k ,him4 ,we are call$ to "k ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,let u accu/om ourselves to reflect ^u x1 to see x 9 its v>i\s =ms & results2 & !n %all our m$itation ( ,him be sweet4 #b4 ,to "k ! love ( ,*ri/ is to p]ceive x 9 its adaptation to our own p]sonal condition4 #c4 ,to "k ! love ( ,*ri/ is to exp]i5ce x 9 its practical results4 ,he (f]s y p>don1 & ! (f] is a pro( & manife/ation ( ,8 love2 b prop]ly to "k x p>don itself mu/ be accept$ & embrac$4 ,?is is to "k 8 love4 ,seek x1 & y mu/ f9d x4 ,re/ )\t x1 & y are b z s\nd+ brass & a t9kl+ cymbal4 #d4 ,to "k ! love ( ,*ri/ we mu/ put =? ^? ef=ts ?r\gh :i* t love is appo9t$ to express itself 9 our daily exp]i5ce4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! rejection ( love1 especially ( r$eem+ love1 involves ! deepe/ guilt4 #b4 ,rememb] t ! grace is common to y all4--,r4 ,watson4 ,! ,unkn[n & ,kn[n ,love ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,!re are "s respects 9 :i* ! love ( ,*ri/ passe? our k4--#a4 ,9 its objects2 s unwor?y & degrad$4 #b4 ,9 its suff]+s2 love to ! dea?4 #c4 ,9 its c>e4 #d4 ,9 its bless+s4 #e4 ,9 its degree4 ,x is ! love ( an inf9ite nature4 ,,ii4 ,!re are "s respects 9 :i* ! love ( ,*ri/ may be kn[n4--#a4 ,our views ( x may be cle>] & m consi/5t4 #b4 ,our views ( x may be m confid5tial & appropriat+4 #c4 ,our views ( x may be m impressive & m influ5tial4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,! ,transc5d5t ,love ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,?is repres5tation mu/ be confirm$4--#a4 ,?is love is ,div9e4 #b4 ,consid] ! objects x embrac$4 #c4 ,! means by :i* x manife/$ itself4 #d4 ,! bless+s x secur$4 ,,ii4 ,! p]ception ! ,*ri/ian may acquire ( ?is love1 not)/&+ its ,div9e inf9itude4--#a4 ,x is ! great int]pret+ pr9ciple :i* he applies to all ! trem5d\s facts ( r$emption4 #b4 ,! sacr$ elem5t & inc5tive ( all piety--! !me ( contemplation1 ! gr\nd ( confid5ce1 ! motive ( ob$i5ce4 #c4 ,! impulse & model ( all b5evol5ce & zeal4 ,,iii4 ,conclusions f a review ( ! subject4--#a4 ,x is only natural to expect a transc5d5t "* 9 ,*ri/ianity4 #b4 ,no bett] te/ exi/s ( :at is g5u9e ,*ri/ianity ?an ! level ( ! views :i* x exhibits conc]n+ ! p]son & "w ( ,*ri/ & ! tone ( ! affections :i* x enc\rages t[>ds ,him4 #c4 ,!re is mu* ( implicit z well z decl>ative evid5ce 9 support ( ! ,savi\r's supreme ,div9ity4 #d4 ,h[ necess>y is x t we %\ld live habitually "u ! influ5ce ( ?is transc5d5t love4--,r4 ,w4 ,hamilton4 ,v]s4 #bj1 #ba4 ,a ,dev\t ,doxology4 ,i4 ,! ackn[l$gm5t ! apo/le makes ( ,god's all-suffici5cy4--#a4 ,god (t5 does = m5 ^? fav\rs :i* !y nev] ?\ght ( ask+ = !mselves4 #b4 ,god answ]s pray]s 9 ways we ?9k n (4 #c4 ,! m]cies ,god is pleas$ to grant (t5 produce consequ5ces f> beyond :at we ask$ or ?\ght4 #d4 ,! wor? ( ! bless+s we ask & ,god be/[s inf9itely exce$s all our ?\ght4 ,,ii4 ,! ascription ( glory ! apo/le makes to ?is all-suffici5t ,god4--#a4 ,god is glorifi$ by ! increase ( 8 ,*ur*4 #b4 ,god is glorifi$ 9 ! ,*ur* :5 a dev\t reg>d is paid to ! ord9ances ,he has in/itut$4 #c4 ,by ! obs]vance ( good ord] 9 ! ,*ur*1 & by ! dec5t att5dance ( ! memb]s on _! respective duties4 #d4 ,t ,god may be glorifi$ !re mu/ be peace & unity 9 ! ,*ur*4--,la?rop4 ,god's ,inf9ite ,lib]ality4 ,i4 ,! object ( ?is doxology4--,! ,god ( all grace4 ,:atev] we ?9k we ask4 ,no limit to our ask+ b our ?9k+4 ,god gives beyond our ?9k+4 ,"h1 take all ?is6 ,ah1 poor ?+1 t transc5ds ?9e ask+ & ev5 ?y ?9k+1 b take x4 ,if x transc5d all communicat$ p[] ( m9d1 ,i say1 ,i ?ank ,!e1 my ,god1 = x4 ,i "k x is exce$+ good1 b ,i _c und]/& x4 ,keep x among ,?y treasures4 ,my bless$ness re/s n 9 my intellect1 b 9 ,?y fav\r4 ,rememb] ,?\ ha/ giv5 x me4 ,x may come ,i %all be able to und]/& x bett] & appreciate x m4 ,i %all nev] h ask$ too mu*1 ,i %all nev] h ?\ght too mu*1 till ,i h ask$ beyond ,god's ability1 till ,i h ?\ght beyond ,god's ability4 ,t ability is n a b>e ab/raction ( ! omnipot5ce ( ,god1 b x is ! omnipot5ce ( ,god z work+ 9 ! ,*ur* & 9 ! p ( ,god4 ,he is n omnipot5t 9 heav51 & impot5t 9 !e1 or p>tially p[]ful 9 !e4 ,,ii4 ,! doxology itself 7v]4 #ba74--;,all %\ld glorify ,god1 b all w n4 ,9 ! ,*ur* alone w ,god get glory4 ,x is z ! "n ( ,*ri/ is glorifi$ 9 u t we are glorifi$ 9 ,him4 ,x is :5 ! glory t ,god reflects on ! creature is by ! creature ascrib$ z due only to ,god :5 ,he is glorifi$ z ! ,au?or ( x1 transc5d5tly & inf9itely glori\s1 x is !n t ! glory re/s4 ,:5 x is appropriat$ x is lo/1 b x is possess$ :5 x is toss$ back & fro betwe5 ,god & ! creature4 ,:5 ! creature gives x to ,god1 ,god ( ,8 ri* grace s5ds x back 9 great] measure2 b ! humble creature1 emul\s ( ,god's glory1 s5ds x all back aga9 to ,him1 & z x reciprocates s x increases4 ,god gives n to end by enri*+ u--t is an imm$iate end2 b ! ultimate end is t ,he may be glorifi$4 ,be a%am$ to get little--get all ?+s4 ,get out ( y\r pov]ty1 n by fancy+ y are ri*1 b by com+ & gett+4 ,! m y get always give glory1 & come & ask & receive4--,dr4 ,john ,duncan4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,walk wor?y ( ! vocation4--,!y _h be5 call$ to life 9 ! ,_s1 & !y mu/ also walk 9 ! ,_s4 ,v]4 #b4 ,) all l[l9ess4--,! ,*ri/ian--born f above--is to exhibit a trait ( "* ) ! high-born ,greek despis$1 & :i* ,he9e 9 mod]n times call$ a h\nd's virtue4 ,! pride t apes humility /eals 9 "u ,*ryso/om's description ( ?is l[l9ess4 ,he says1 ,x is a mak+ ( ourselves small :5 we are great4 ,& meekness4--,a grace 9 advance ( 'l[l9ess1' n z m preci\s ?an x1 b z presuppos+ x1 & z be+ unable to exi/ )\t x 7,tr5*74 ,) longsuff]+4--,! exact opposite ( our %ort-temp]$--e4g4 ,is ! ,_s ( ! ,"l /rait5$8 means ,has ! ,"l become irritable8 7,mic4 ii4 #g74 ,! ^w sugge/s to m5 by nature irascible t sl[ness to wra? recomm5d$ by ,/4 ,james4 ,=be>+ "o ano!r 9 love4--,! bro!r :o is tempt$ to ang] is n to look d[n f ! height ( a l(ty pride on ^? :o try 8 pati5ce1 b 9 compassionate love1 rememb]+ 8 own frailty1 mu/ suff] long & be k9d4 ,v]4 #c4 ,endeav\r+ to keep ! unity ( ! ,sprit 9 ! bond ( peace4--,x is no easy-go+ indiff]5ce t is inculcat$2 !y w h to ex]t !mselves1 give dilig5ce 7,r4,v471 be=e t peace obta9s :i* is ! h>moni\s & frictionless work+ ( ea* "p ( ! ma*9e4 ,v]s4 #d-f4 ,"o body 4 4 4 & 9 y all4--,sev5 elem5ts ( unity ,/4 ,paul enum]ates4 4 4 4 ,!y =m a *a9 /ret*+ f ! ,*ur* on e>? to ! ?rone & be+ ( ! univ]sal ,fa!r 9 heav5 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #g4 ,b unto e "o ( u is giv5 grace4--,! di/ribut+ ,_s 7#a ,cor4 xii4 #aa7 leaves no humble/ memb] ( ! body ( ,*ri/ )\t ,8 end[m5t4 ,v]4 #h4 ,:]e=e ,he sai?4--,:at foll[s is a quotation ( ,ps4 lxviii4 #ah ) free alt]ation 7,mey]71 adapt+ ! return ( ! h]o-k+ to 8 own city to t mo/ magnific5t ( all triumphs--ov] ,hades & ,dea?--a*iev$ by ,him :o 0 dead & is alive = ev]more4 ,be+ by ! "r h& ( ,god exalt$ ,he ha? p\r$ =? ?is abundance1 z a conqu]or scatt]s 8 l>gesse4 ,v]s4 #i1 #aj4 ,n[ t ,he asc5d$ 4 4 4 t ,he might fill all ?+s4--,! exaltation1 9 ,8 case1 presuppos$ ! humiliation4 ,f ! ?rone ( ! univ]se--! glory :i* ,he _h ) ! ,fa!r--to ! pr(\nde/ dep?s :]e any poor lo/ piece ( humanity t is r$eemable c be f\nd1 & !nce aga9 to ! ?rone ,he rel9qui%$4 ,! same also4--,exalt$1 to be confid+ly & ador+ly lov$2 humbl$1 to be wor%ipp$ no less z ! ,son ( man :o is 9 heav54 ,v]4 #aa4 ,& ,he gave "s to be1 etc4--,*ri/ gave ! p]sons1 & ! community gave to !m ! s]vice 7,mey]74 ,apo/les 4 4 4 prophets 4 4 4 evangeli/s4--,we _c accept ! ord] z significant ( rank4 ,x w\ld grace an angel to be ! evangeli/ ( su* a salvation4 ,z apo/les !y w5t =? s5t by _! ,ma/] to m5 9 _! ne$2 z prophets !y spoke out :at ,he _h taught !m2 z evangeli/s !y 7 ! mess5g]s ( good tid+s4 ,!y 7 apo/les t !y might be evangeli/s 7,matt x4 #e-g71 go+ ab\t h]ald+ ! k+dom & ga!r+ m5 into x4 ,pa/ors & tea*]s4--,%eph]ds & in/ructors ( ^? ga!r$ toge!r by m5 ( ano!r ord]4 ,^! are ! true bi%ops1 :atev] o!r "n !y be> 7#a ,pet4 v4 #a-d74 ,v]4 #ab4 ,= ! p]fect+ ( ! sa9ts4--,sa9ts1 :il/ a title ( ! highe/ hon\r1 is (t5 expressive ( ! ideal r ?an ! real life ( ^? :o be> x2 ! p]fect+ is ! r5d]+ into actual life ( :at is impli$ 9 ! t]m ( hon\r4 ,= ! "w ( ! m9i/ry4--,r4,v4 into ! "w4 ,if ! end ( all ,*ri/'s gifts s f> z ! sa9ts are conc]n$ is _! p]fect equipm5t1 s f> z ,8 mess5g]s are conc]n$ !y g =? unto s]vice fir/1 hon\r aft]w>ds4 ,= ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/4--,practically ! same z ! =ego+1 b ) an ultimate ref]5ce to ,*ri/4 ,! d\ble figure ( a build+ & ( a body is famili> to our own spee*1 z :5 we speak ( build+ up a /rong frame4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,till we all come4--,sugge/ive ( /&+ opposite to some?+ t[>ds :i* we h be5 toil+4 ,c "o ?9k )\t a tremor ( joy1 ( ! mom5t :5 he w f9d himself 9 p]fect correspond5ce ) ! ,div9e ,ar*etype8 ,9 ! unity ( ! fai?4--,! _w has se5 _m attempts to br+ ab\t uni=mity ( cre$1 aft] ! mann] ( ,procru/es1 by /ret*+ or *opp+4 ,! unity ( ! fai? is a v diff]5t ?+1 & mu* to be desir$4 ,! k ( ! ,son ( ,god4--,lit4 ! complete k4 ,unto a full-gr[n man4--,z above intimat$1 a *ild does n become a man by means ( ! rack4 ,! significance ( ! ^w man "h is z great z :5 we bid "s "o :o has lo/ 8 self-respect to be a man4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,t we h5ce=? be no m *ildr54--,9 :at respects 8 read]s are n to be *ildr5 ! apo/le makes pla91 viz4 9 helplessness & cr$ulity4 ,toss$ to & fro4--,) no m p[] ( resi/ance ?an a cork on ! waves4 ,by ! sleight ( m5 & cunn+ craft9ess4--,z "s poor simpleton1 :o ?9ks himself capable1 falls a victim to c>d-%>p]s1 s un/able s\ls fall victims to ^? :o say ) ,fal/aff1 ,if ! "y dace be a bite = ! old pike1 ,i see no reason 9 ! law ( nature b ,i may snap at him4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,b speak+ ! tru? 9 love4--,if x be possible to make ! m$ic9e palatable )\t de/roy+ its efficacy--to capsule ! bitt] pill--its *ances are s mu* ! great] ( do+ good4 ,! ,a4,v4 m>g9 gives be+ s9c]e1 & ! ,r4,v4 deal+ truly1 ! diff]5t r5d]+s indicat+ ! difficulty ( f9d+ an ,engli% equival5t4 ,v]4 #af4 ,fitly jo9$ toge!r & compact$4--,r4,v4 fitly fram$ & knit toge!r4 ,b5gel sugge/s t ! fir/ expression means ! fitt+ toge!r1 & ! second ! fa/5+ toge!r4 ,mey]1 d5y+ ?is1 says ! di/9ction is t ! =m] corresponds to ! figure1 ! latt] to ! ?+ repres5t$4 ,! gramm>1 l ! physiology1 ( ?is v]se is difficult4 ,are we to read1 ,! :ole body 4 4 4 make? increase ( ! body8 ,app>5tly we mu/1 = ! body builds itself up 9 love4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,t ye h5ce=? walk n z o!r ,g5tiles walk4--,9 ?is & ! two foll[+ v]ses we h aga9 ! lurid picture ( *4 ii4 #b1 #c3 9 ! vanity ( _! m9d4 ,! creature is _! sole delight1 ,_! happ9ess ! ?+s ( e>?4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,hav+ ! und]/&+ d>k5$4--,rememb]+ our ,"l's say+ ab\t ! s+le eye & ! fully illum9at$ body we might say1 ,if ! und]/&+--by :i* all light %\ld come--be d>k5$ 'h[ great is t d>kness'6 ,because ( ! bl9dness4--,r4,v4 h>dness4 ,! ^w describes ! h>d sk9 =m$ by con/ant rubb+1 z ! horny h& ( a blacksmi?4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,:o be+ pa/ feel+4--,hav+ lo/ ! a*e :i* %\ld always att5d a violation ( law4 ,an anci5t comm5tator uses ! n[ famili> ^w an/hetes to expla9 ! phrase4 ,hav+ giv5 !mselves ov]4--,giv5 repres5ts a ^w :i* (t5 connotes an act ( treason--& !mselves is emphatic--! mo/ trem5d\s sacrifice ev] laid on ! alt> ( s9 7,beet74 ,to lascivi\sness4--,/4 ,paul /amps ^u x ! burn+ ^w l a br& on ! h>lot's br[ 7,f9dlay74 ,to "w all uncleanness ) gre$9ess4--,r4,v4 m>g91 to make a trade ( all uncleanness ) covet\sness4 ,_! s9s n accid5tal1 b a trade2 & a trade at :i* !y "w ) a desire ( hav+ m4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,no n s4--,z diff]5tly z possible4 ,! same mode ( spee* :i* l$ ,/4 ,paul to say to ! ,galatians1 ,%all ,i praise y8 4 4 4 ,i praise y n4--i4e4 ,i blame y highly4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,if s be t ye h he>d ,him4--,! emphasis is on ,him--assum+1 t is1 t x is ,he1 & no o!r4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,t ye put (f conc]n+ ! =m] conv]sation4--,x is no philosophy ( clo!s inculcat$ "h4 ,x is a deliv]ance f ! body ( dea?1 l /ripp+ oneself ( 8 v integum5t4 ,conv]sation4--,r4,v4 mann] ( life4 ,:i* is corrupt4--,r4,v4 mu* m /rik+ly--waxe? corrupt4 ,/4 ,paul's figure else:]e is appropriate--l a gangr5e eat+ into ! fle%4 ,v]s4 #bc1 #bd4 ,! /ripp+ (f be+ complete1 & ! inn]mo/ core ( ! man be+ r5ew$1 ! inve/iture may beg94 ,! habit laid aside is nev] to be resum$1 & ! new robes1 ev] :ite1 are n to be soil$4 ,righte\sness & true hol9ess4--,r4,v4 ,righte\sness & hol9ess ( tru?4 ,see ! deal+ truly ( v]4 #ae1 ,r4,v4 m>g94 ,v]4 #be4 ,putt+ away ly+4--,f9dlay holds to x t ! lie1 ! falsehood1 is objective & concrete2 n ly+1 or falsehood z a subjective act1 habit1 or quality4 ,memb]s "o ( ano!r4--,let !re be no s*ism 9 ! body4 ,v]4 #bf4 ,let n ! sun g d[n on y\r wra?4--,! ^w = wra? is n ! usual "o4 ,x almo/ seems z if ! comp\nd =m _h ref]5ce to ! matt] alongside :i* wra? 0 evok$4 ,if curfew c\ld r+ out ! fires ( wra? at sund[n1 we might welcome ! knell4 ,mey] quotes ! ,py?agorean cu/om ( mak+ up a qu>rel by ! p>ties %ak+ h&s be=e sunset4 ,v]4 #bh4 ,let him t /ole /eal no m4--,?\gh we h n "h ! ^w = brig&1 we may ?9k t ! ?iev+ _h n always be5 )\t viol5ce4 ,t he may h to give4--,n ! pr(its ( wick$ness1 b ! good results ( 8 own lab\r1 & may give x to ! ne$y ) *e]fulness 7,rom4 xii4 #h71 ) a hil>ity beyond t ( ^? :o divide ! spoil 7,isa4 ix4 #c74 ,v]4 #bi4 ,let no corrupt communication4--,r4,v4 spee*4 ,putrid spee* c nev] come =? f any b a bad p]son1 = out ( ! abundance ( ! he>t ! m\? speake?4 ,b t :i* is good to ! use ( edify+4--,! ^w 9 season fitly spok5 has an /hetic *>m 7,prov4 xxv4 #aa71 b x 0 m necess>y to tea* ^! loquaci\s ,asiatics ! utilit>ian end ( hav+ a human tongue4 ,x is ! m]e talk1 :e!r frivol\s or pomp\s--spok5 f ! pulpit or ! easy-*air--! incont95ce ( tongue1 ! flux ( s5seless1 graceless1 unpr(itable utt]ance t ,/4 ,paul desires to arre/ 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #cj4 ,grieve n4--,d n make ,him sorr[4 ,a /rong figure l t :i* says t ,god 0 sorry t ,he _h made man 7,g54 vi4 #f74 ,:]eby ye are seal$4--,cf4 *4 i4 #ac4 ,9 :om ye 7 seal$ 7,r4,v47 ,v]4 #ca4 ,let all bitt]ness4--i4e4 ( spee*4 ,s>casm ,i n[ see to be1 9 g5]al1 ! language ( ! devil1 said "o lib]ally end[$ ) x4 ,! satiri/ ,hipponax--a native ( ,ephesus--0 call$ ! bitt]4 ,su* a man z speaks poni>ds1 & ^: e ^w /abs1 may be brilliant & a =midable oppon5t2 he w nev] be lov$4 ,wra? & ang]4--,! =m] is ! fum+ ang]1 ! intoxication ( ! s\l1 z ,/4 ,basil calls x2 ! latt] is ! /ate aft] ! p>oxysm is ov]1 *]i%+ hatr$ & plann+ rev5ge4 ,clam\r & rail+4--,clam\r is ! l\d outcry s famili> 9 an ,ea/]n conc\rse ( excit$ p 7,acts xxiii4 #i71 l t hubbub 9 ,ephesus :5 = two h\rs ! populace yell$1 ,great is ,diana ( ! ,ephesians 7,acts xix4 #bh74 ,rail+1 blasphemy--spee* t is calculat$ to d injury4 ,malice4--,badness4 ,?is la/ t]m is sep>at$ f ! o!rs z g5]ic & inclusive 7,beet74 ,v]4 #cb4 ,be ye k9d4--,! ^w is f\nd 9 ,*ri/'s invitation to ! we>y--,my yoke is easy4 ,x is *>act]i/ic ( ! ,fa!r t ,he is k9d to ! un?ankful4 ,! man :o dr9ks w9e t is new & h>% says1 ,! old is good 7mell[74 ,t5d]he>t$4--,soon t\*$ by ! weakness ( o!rs4 ,=giv+ 4 4 4 z ,god 4 4 4 =gave y4--,! motive & measure ( our =giv5ess ( injuries is ! ,div9e =giv5ess %[n to all t debt ( our wrong-do+ 7,matt4 xviii4 #cb74 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-c4 ,! ,dignity ( ! ,*ri/ian ,life-- ,i4 ,imposes ! obligation to act 9 h>mony ) its l(ty aims4--,walk wor?y ( ! vocation :]e) ye are call$ 7v]4 #a74 ,!re is ! practical1 /imulative influ5ce ( a high ideal4 ,! ,_s )9 u has n only *ang$ our nature & cleans$ our spiritual vision1 b ,he has lift$ our horizon1 =m$ )9 u di/9ct outl9es ( ! ,*ri/ian ideal aft] :i* we are to lab\r1 & furni%$ u ) ! moral =ces ) :i* we are to atta9 ! beauty & unity ( a p]fect spiritual "*4 ,we :o are creat$ 9 ,god's image & re/or$ 9 ,*ri/ & made p>tak]s ( ! ,div9e nature 9 ,him1 are b\nd by condition ( our creation & r$emption to endeav\r to be l ,him "h t we may h ! fruition ( ,8 glori\s ,godhead h]eaft]4 ,! true ,*ri/ian _c /oop to any meanness ei!r 9 ?\ght or action4 ,he is dignifi$ )\t be+ pr\d4 ,,ii4 ,involves ! practice ( self-suppression4--#a4 ,9 a j e/imate ( ourselves4 ,) all l[l9ess & meekness4 ,9 endeav\r+ to balance ! value & use ( our p[]s & faculties1 & 9 measur+ ! degree & volume ( our influ5ce1 we mu/ obs]ve humility--n a cr++ c[>dly _s :i* w\ld det] u f ! "r = fe> ( do+ wrong1 b an elevat$ s5se ( "r ) c\rage to p]=m x1 & ) humility to ackn[l$ge & confess :5 we are 9 ! wrong4 ,x does n mean ! crav5 surr5d] ( our hone/ convictions & c>efully =m$ judgm5t4 ,we may efface ourselves1 b n ! tru? )9 u4 ,an ,italian bi%op be+ ask$ ! secret ( 8 habitual humility & pati5ce repli$1 ,x consi/s 9 no?+ m ?an 9 mak+ good use ( my eyes4 ,9 :atev] /ate ,i am1 ,i fir/ ( all look up to heav5 & rememb] t my pr9cipal bus9ess "h is to get !re4 ,i !n look back d[n to e>? & call to m9d ! space ,i %all %ortly occupy 9 x4 ,i !n look abroad into ! _w & obs]ve :at multitudes !re are :o 9 all respects h m cause to be unhappy ?an myself4 ,?us ,i le>n :]e true happ9ess is plac$1 :]e all our c>es mu/ end1 & h[ v little reason ,i h to rep9e or compla94 #b4 ,9 a lov+ =be>ance t[>ds ea* o!r4--,) longsuff]+1 =be>+ "o ano!r 9 love 7v]4 #b74 ,! meek man may be sev]e ) himself1 & 8 con/ant habit ( self-suppression may r5d] him some:at impati5t ) ! unreasonable outbreaks ( temp] 9 o!rs4 ,meekness mu/ be balanc$ & mod]at$ ) pati5ce1 & bo? virtues ex]cis$ 9 ! all-p]vad+ elem5t ( love4 ,love s(t5s e h>%ness1 tones d[n asp]ity1 & welds toge!r ! ,*ri/ian "* 9 a firm b n too rigid a unity4 ,b9d ?yself to ?y bro!r1 said ,*ryso/om4 ,^? :o are b\nd toge!r 9 love be> all burd5s lightly4 ,b9d ?yself to him & him to !e4 ,bo? are 9 ?y p[]2 = :omsoev] ,i w1 ,i may easily make my fri5d4 ,,iii4 ,dem&s an e>ne/ /riv+ aft] a peaceful spiritual unity4--,endeav\r+ to keep ! unity ( ! ,_s 9 ! bond ( peace 7v]4 #c74 ,peace--a silk5 cord b9d+ into "o ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur*2 ! encompass+ elem5t ( ! unity ( ! ,_s 7,beet74 ,! apo/le repeat$ly & solemnly inculcates unity & peace on all ! ,*ur*es1 w>ns !m aga9/ cont5tions & divisions1 & k9dles into righte\s indignation aga9/ all ^? insidi\s & false tea*]s :o1 "u ! pret5ce ( advocat+ a high] piety really di/urb & r5d ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,on :at an enorm\s scale are prep>ations made = w>6 ,we %\ld n be less dilig5t & elaborate 9 tak+ e precaution 9 promot+ & ma9ta9+ peace4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,true humility is always dignifi$4 #b4 ,p]sonal happ9ess is n ! highe/ aim ( ! ,*ri/ian life4 #c4 ,! noble/ virtues ( ! ,*ri/ian "* are n atta9$ )\t e>ne/ endeav\r4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a-c4 ,true ,*ur* ,life4--#a4 ,! ^w walk is a v ext5sive signification4 ,x includes all our inw>d & outw>d motions1 all our ?\ghts1 words1 & actions4 ,x takes 91 n only ev]y?+ we d1 b ev]y?+ we ei!r speak or ?9k4 #b4 ,we are call$ to walk1 fir/1 ) all l[l9ess1 to h ! m9d 9 u :i* 0 also 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 n to ?9k ( ourselves m highly ?an we ought to ?9k2 to be little1 & poor1 & mean1 & vile 9 our own eyes2 to "k ourselves z also we are kn[n by ,him to :om all he>ts are op5$2 to be deeply s5sible ( our own unwor?9ess4 ,:o c be duly s5sible h[ mu* rema9s 9 him ( 8 natural enmity to ,god1 or h[ f> he is /ill ali5at$ f ,god by ! ignorance t is 9 him8 #c4 ,yea1 suppose ,god has n[ ?or\ghly clean$ our he>t1 & scatt]$ ! la/ rema9s ( s92 yet h[ c we be s5sible en\gh ( our own helplessness1 our utt] inability to all good1 unless we are e h\r1 yea1 e mom5t1 endu$ ) p[] f on high8 #d4 ,:5 our inmo/ s\l is ?or\ghly t9ctur$ !re)1 x rema9s t we be clo!d ) humility4 ,! ^w us$ by ,/4 ,pet] seems to imply t we be cov]$ ) x z ) a surt\t2 t we be all humility1 bo? )9 & )\t2 t9ctur+ all we ?9k1 speak1 & d4 ,let all our actions spr+ f ?is f\nta92 let all our words brea! ?is _s2 t all m5 may "k we h be5 ) ,jesus1 & h le>n$ ( ,him to be l[ly 9 he>t4 #e4 ,& be+ taught ( ,him :o tea*e? z nev] man taught1 to be meek z well z l[ly 9 he>t4 ,?is implies n only a p[] ov] ang]1 b ov] all viol5t1 turbul5t passions4 ,x implies ! hav+ all our passions 9 due proportion2 none ( !m ei!r too /rong or too weak1 b all duly balanc$ ) ea* o!r1 all subord9ate to reason1 & reason direct$ by ! ,_s ( ,god4 #f4 ,walk ) all longsuff]+4 ,?is is ne>ly relat$ to meekness1 b implies some?+ m4 ,x c>ries on ! victory already ga9$ ov] all y\r turbul5t passions1 not)/&+ all ! p[]s ( d>kness1 all ! assaults ( evil m5 or evil spirits4 ,x is pati5tly triumphant ov] all opposition1 & unmov$ ?\gh all ! waves & /orms !re( g ov] y4 #g4 ,! =be>+ "o ano!r 9 love seems to mean1 n only ! n res5t+ any?+1 & ! n av5g+ y\rselves2 n only ! n injur+1 hurt+1 or griev+ ea* o!r1 ei!r by ^w or de$1 b also ! be>+ "o ano!r's burd5s1 yea1 & less5+ !m by e means 9 our p[]4 ,x implies ! sympa?is+ ) !m 9 _! sorr[s1 afflictions1 & infirmities2 ! be>+ !m up :51 )\t our help1 !y w\ld be liable to s9k "u _! burd5s4 #h4 ,la/ly1 ! true memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ endeav\r1 ) all possible dilig5ce1 ) all c>e & pa9s1 ) unwe>i$ pati5ce1 to keep ! unity ( ! ,_s 9 ! bond ( peace1 to pres]ve inviolate ! same _s ( l[l9ess & meekness1 ( longsuff]+1 mutual =be>ance1 & love2 & all ^! cem5t$ & knit toge!r by t sacr$ tie--! peace ( ,god fill+ ! he>t4 ,?us only c we be & cont9ue liv+ memb]s ( t ,*ur* :i* is ! body ( ,*ri/4 #i4 ,does x n cle>ly appe> f ?is :ole acc\nt :y1 9 ! anci5t cre$ commonly call$ ! ,apo/les'1 we t]m x ! univ]sal or ca?olic ,*ur*1 ! holy ca?olic ,*ur*8 ,! ,*ur* is call$ holy1 because x is holy1 because e memb] !re( is holy1 ?\gh 9 diff]5t degrees1 z ,he t call$ !m is holy4 ,h[ cle> ?is is6 ,if ! ,*ur*1 z to ! v ess5ce ( x1 is a body ( believ]s1 no man t is n a ,*ri/ian believ] c be a memb] ( x4 ,if ?is :ole body be animat$ by "o ,_s1 & endu$ ) "o fai?1 & "o hope ( _! call+1 !n he :o has n t ,_s & fai? & hope is no memb] ( ?is body4 ,x foll[s1 t n only no common swe>]1 no ,sabba?-break]1 no drunk>d1 no :oremong]1 no ?ief1 no li>1 none t lives 9 any outw>d s91 b none t is "u ! p[] ( ang] or pride1 no lov] ( ! _w--9 a ^w1 none t is dead to ,god--c be a memb] ( ,8 ,*ur*4--,wesley4 ,bro!rly ,love 9 ,action4 ,i4 ,walk 9 l[l9ess4--,humble ?\ghts ( ourselves1 ( our own k1 goodness1 & importance are necess>y to ,*ri/ian peace & union4 ,we %all n despise our bre?r5 = _! want ( ! int]nal gifts or ext]nal advantages we enjoy4 ,we %all n lean to our own und]/&+2 b1 consci\s ( our liability to err1 we %all be att5tive to in/ruction & repro(1 op5 to conviction1 ready to retrace our errors & confess our faults4 ,,ii4 ,walk 9 meekness--9 a prud5t re/ra9t & gov]nm5t ( ! passions4 ,we %all n be easily provok$1 our res5tm5ts w n be sudd51 )\t cause or )\t b\nds4 ,if a v>iance happ5s1 we %all /& ready to be reconcil$4 ,we %all be cauti\s n to give1 & sl[ to take (f5ce4 ,9 matt]s ( religion our zeal w be temp]$ ) *>ity4 ,,iii4 ,to our meekness we mu/ add longsuff]+ & =be>ance4--,^! t]ms express ! pati5t & exalt$ ex]cise ( meekness r ?an virtues di/9ct f x4 ,we are n only to be meek1 b longsuff]+ 9 our meekness2 n only to re/ra9 ang] "u ord9>y (f5ces1 b to suppress malice & =be> rev5ge "u ! mo/ provok+ injuries4 ,,iv4 ,we mu/ endeav\r to keep ! unity ( ! ,_s 9 ! bond ( peace4--,n unity ( op9ion--?is is n possible1 nor reasonable to be expect$1 9 ! pres5t /ate ( mank9d2 b unity ( _s1 ( he>t & affection1 dispos+ u to pres]ve ! bond ( peace & ma9ta9 all ! duties ( ,*ri/ian fell[%ip1 :atev] diff]5ces ( s5tim5t take place4 ,to ! same purpose are ! apo/le's exhortations to all ! ,*ur*es1 & especially to ^? 9 :i* div]sity ( op9ion conc]n+ c]emonial usages ?reat5$ _! ext]nal peace4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #c4 ,peace ! ,bond ( ,unity4 ,i4 ,!re is a union ( ! visible ,*ur* & ! memb]s !re( among !mselves1 & ?is is tw(old3 ! "o necess>y to ! be+ ( a ,*ur* & be+ ( a ,*ur* memb]1 s t a ,*ur* _c be a ,*ur* nor a man a memb] )\t x1 ! tie ( :i* is ,god's cov5ant ) ! visible ,*ur*1 & ! ,*ur*'s lay+ hold ( x2 ! o!r necess>y to ! well-be+ ( ! ,*ur*1 :i* is ent]ta9$ by unity 9 judgm5t1 9 he>t & affection1 by concurr5ces 9 purposes & act+s4 ,,ii4 ,nei!r fair pret5ces = peace & union 9 ! ,*ur*1 nor second$ b contradict$ by practice1 nor yet c>eless endeav\rs easily brok5 by difficulties1 w ,god accept z ! duty requir$ = pres]v+ or re/or+ unity4--,!re is no less call$ = ?an ! utmo/ ( our s]i\s endeav\rs = t end1 s t we n only es*ew :at may give cause ( r5d+1 b also be n easily provok$ :5 x is giv5 by o!rs1 & :5 a r5t is made sp>e no pa9s = hav+ x remov$1 & we>y n "u small appe>ances ( success4 ,,iii4 ,:atev] diff]5ces may fall out among ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur* !y are n to break ! bond ( peaceable walk+ "o ) ano!r by facti\s sid+s1 b ought to /udy unanim\s & jo9t practice 9 ^? ?+s :]e9 !re is agreem5t2 & :]e ?is peaceable deportm5t is1 x t5ds to pres]ve :at rema9s ( spiritual unity & to rega9 :at is already lo/4--,f]gusson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #d-f4 ,! ,sev5fold ,unity ( ! ,*ur* reflect$ 9 ! ,tr9ity ( ,div9e ,p]sons4 ,i4 ,"o ,_s 7v]4 #d71 ! animat+ ,pr9ciple ( ! "o body 7v]4 #d7--! ,*ur*2 ! ,s\rce ( its life & ev]-wat*ful ,gu>dian ( ! ,*ur*'s unity2 ! ,inspir] ( ! "o hope1 ,ev5 z ye are call$ 9 "o hope ( y\r call+ 7v]4 #d74 ,:]e ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ dwells z a vitalis+1 =mative pr9ciple1 ,he f9ds or makes = ,himself a body4 ,let no man say1 ,i h ! _s ( religion1 ,i c disp5se ) =ms1 ,i ne$ no fell[%ip ) m51 ,i pref] to walk ) ,god4 ,god w n walk ) m5 :o d n c>e to walk ) ,8 p4 ,! on5ess ( communion among/ ! p ( ,*ri/ is gov]n$ by a unity ( aim4 ,! old pagan _w fell to pieces because x 0 )\t hope2 ! gold5 age 0 9 ! pa/4 ,no society c endure t lives ^u its memories1 or t cont5ts itself ) *]i%+ its privileges4 ,no?+ holds m5 toge!r l "w & hope4 ,*ri/ianity holds out a spl5did cr[n ( life4 ,x promises our complete re/oration to ! image ( ,god1 ! r$emption ( ! body ) ! _s f dea?1 & our entrance ^u an et]nal fell[%ip ) ,*ri/ 9 heav54 ,! ,*ri/ian hope supplies to m5 m truly & con/antly ?an ,nature 9 h] mo/ exalt$ =ms-- ,! an*or ( _! pure/ ?\ghts1 ! nurse1 ,! guide1 ! gu>dian ( _! he>t1 & s\l ,( all _! moral be+4 ,! hope ( our call+ is a hope = mank9d1 nay1 = ! entire univ]se4 ,we lab\r = ! reg5]ation ( humanity4 ,we look = ! actual +a!r+ into "o 9 ,*ri/ ( all ?+s 9 all worlds1 z !y are already ga!r$ 9 ,god's et]nal plan4 ,if x 7 m]ely a p]sonal salvation t we _h to seek1 ,*ri/ian communion might appe> to be an optional ?+ & ! ,*ur* no m ?an a society = mutual spiritual b5efit4 ,b se5 9 ?is l>g] light1 ,*ur* memb]%ip is ( ! ess5ce ( our call+ 7,f9dlay74 ,,ii4 ,"o ,"l 7v]4 #e71 or ,ma/]1 :om we are call$ to s]ve4 ,a cons5tane\s & h>moni\s ob$i5ce to ,8 m&ates bl5ds ,8 s]vants into "o compact unity4 ,"o fai? 7v]4 #e71 "o body ( inviolable tru?1 "o code ( ,div9e comm&s1 "o ,gospel ( promise1 pres5t+ "o object ( fai?4 ,"o baptism 7v]4 #e71 "o gateway ( entrance into ! company ( believ]s =m+ ! "o ,*ur*1 "o initiatory rite common to all4 ,*ri/ians may diff] z to ! mode ( baptism & ! age at :i* x %\ld be adm9i/]$1 b all agree x is an in/itution ( ,*ri/1 a sign ( spiritual r5ewal1 & a pl$ge ( ! righte\sness t comes by fai?4 ,:]ev] ! sacram5ts are duly obs]v$1 !re ! supremacy ( ,*ri/'s rule is recognis$1 & ?is rule is ! basis on :i* future unity mu/ be built4 ,,iii4 ,"o ,god1 ! supreme & f9al unity1 :o is ! ,fa!r ( all1 :o is above all1 & ?r\gh all1 & 9 y all 7v]4 #f74 ,above all--,he reigns supreme ov] all ,8 p 7,rom4 ix4 #e74 ,?r\gh all--in=m+1 inspir+1 /imulat+1 & us+ !m z in/rum5ts to "w out ,8 purpose 7,rom4 xi4 #cf74 ,9 all--dwell+ 9 & fill+ _! he>ts & ! ev]-wid5+ circle ( _! exp]i5ce4 ,! absolute sov]eignty ( ! ,div9e ,m9d ov] ! univ]se1 said ,*ann+1 is ! only f\ndation ( hope = ! triumph ( ! human m9d ov] matt]1 ov] physical influ5ces1 ov] imp]fection & dea?4 ,) :at a gr& simplicity ! ,*ri/ian conception ( ! "o ,god & ,fa!r rose above ! vulg> pan!on1 ! sw>m ( motley deities--"s gay & wanton1 "s d>k & cruel1 "s ( suppos$ b5efic5ce1 all infect$ ) human passion & bas5ess--:i* fill$ ! imag9ation ( ! ,grco-,asiatic pagans4 ,:at re/ !re 0 = ! m9d1 :at peace & fre$om = ! _s1 9 turn+ f su* deities to ! ,god & ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/6 ,?is 0 ! v ,god :om ! logic ( ,greek ?\ght & ! practical in/9cts ( ,roman law & empire bl9dly s\ght4 ,?r\gh ages ,he _h reveal$ ,himself to ! p ( ,israel1 :o 7 n[ disp]s$ among/ ! nations to be> ,8 light4 ,at la/ ,he decl>$ ,8 full "n & purpose to ! _w ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,s ! gods _m & lords _m h _h _! day4 ,by ,8 manife/ation ! idols are utt]ly aboli%$4 ,! proclamation ( "o ,god & ,fa!r signifies ! ga!r+ ( m5 into "o family ( ,god4 ,! "o religion supplies ! basis = "o life 9 all ! _w4 ,god is ov] all1 ga!r+ all worlds & be+s "u ! %ad[ ( ,8 b5efic5t dom9ion4 ,he is ?r\gh all & 9 all2 an omnipres5ce ( love1 righte\sness1 & wisdom1 actuat+ ! p[]s ( nature & ( grace1 inhabit+ ! ,*ur* & ! he>t ( m5 7,f9dlay74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,9 ! moral z 9 ! mat]ial _w !re is div]sity 9 unity & unity 9 div]sity4 #b4 ,all phases ( good f9d _! consummation 9 an imp]i%able unity4 #c4 ,to di/urb ! balance ( unity is a great evil4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #d-f4 ,! ,unity ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,!re is "o body4--,! ,*ur* is a body ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! ,head1 & believ]s are ! memb]s4 ,?\gh ,*ri/ians are =m$ into di/9ct societies1 !y con/itute b "o body4 ,!y are unit$ to ! ,head by fai? & to _! fell[-memb]s by love4 ,,ii4 ,!re is "o ,_s4--,z all memb]s ( ! natural body are animat$ by "o s\l1 s all ! memb]s ( ,*ri/'s body are sanctifi$1 /r5g!n$1 & l$ by ! same ,_s4 ,s9ce !re is "o ,_s :i* dwells 9 all ,*ri/ians1 all cont5tion1 bitt]ness1 & envy1 all animosity1 division1 & sep>ation 9 ! ,*ur* are (f5ces aga9/ ! ,holy ,_s4 ,,iii4 ,!re is "o hope ( our call+4--,we are all call$ by ! same ,^w1 our hope is gr\nd$ on ! same promises1 ! object ( our hope is ! same immortal life4 ,,iv4 ,!re is "o ,"l4--,*ri/ is ,"l ( all by ! same "r4 ,he has b\ght u ) a high price1 r$eem$ u by ,8 own blood4 ,!re is no respect ( p]sons ) him4 ,we are call$ to ! same s]vice1 are "u ! same laws1 & mu/ appe> at ! same judgm5t4 ,v4 ,!re is "o fai?4--,! same ,gospel is ! rule ( our fai?1 & ?is all ,*ri/ians pr(ess to receive4 ,! fai? ( all true ,*ri/ians is ess5tially ! same4 ,! object ( x is ! ,^w ( ,god1 ! nature ( x is receiv+ ! love ( ! tru?1 ! effect ( x is to purify ! he>t4 ,,vi4 ,!re is "o baptism4--,we are all baptis$ 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 & ,he is n divid$4 ,may diff] z to ! age at :i* p]sons become ! subjects ( baptism & ! mann] ( adm9i/ration1 b reg>d+ ! design ( x we are "o4 ,baptism int5d$ n to divide1 b unite ! :ole ,*ri/ian _w4 ,,vii4 ,!re is "o ,god & ,fa!r4--,! ,fa!r ( ! :ole creation1 b 9 a m em95t s5se ! ,fa!r ( ,*ri/ians4 ,he is above all4 ,he reigns supreme4 ,he is ?r\gh all4 ,8 ess5ce p]vades our frame1 ,8 eyes se>* & try our s\ls1 ,8 influ5ce pres]ves our spirits4 ,he is 9 all4 ,9 all true ,*ri/ians by ,8 ,_s4 ,!y are ! temple ( ,god1 & ,8 ,_s dwelle? 9 !m4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #d4 ,! ,on5ess ( ! ,*ur*4--#a4 ,all ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur* be+ "o body is a /rong argum5t en=c+ ! duty ( keep+ peace & unity2 x be+ no less absurd = ,*ri/ians to bite & dev\r "o ano!r ?an if ! memb]s ( ! selfsame natural body %\ld te> & de/roy "o ano!r4 #b4 ,z ^? 9 nature are 9 a hopeless /ate1 hav+ no "r to heav5 & happ9ess1 s ! ,gospel do? op5 to ! p]son call$ a l>ge door ( well-gr\nd$ hope1 t1 :atev] be 8 mis]y "h1 he %all be p]fectly bless$ 9 ! full enjoym5t ( ,god = ev] h]eaft]4 #c4 ,! jo9t aim+ ( ! sa9ts at "o m>k %\ld make !m ( "o m9d & he>t1 see+ !re is t 9 glory :i* w suffice all4 ,_! seek+ ( "o ?+ ne$ be no occasion ( /rife & emulation1 b r ( unity1 = :y %\ld !y /rive toge!r :o n only are bre?r5 b also heirs toge!r ( ! grace ( life & %all "o day reign toge!r 9 glory8--,f]gusson4 ,"o ,body & ,"o ,_s4 ,i4 ,! unity or on5ess ( ! ,*ur* z set =? by ! unity or on5ess ( ! body4--,"o life animates ! :ole4 ,! p>ts mutually subs]ve "o ano!r1 :ile ! head ?9ks & ! he>t beats = all4 ,!re is a c]ta9 h>mony exi/+ betwe5 all ! memb]s2 !y con/itute a symmetry among !mselves1 s t "o c\ld n be tak5 away )\t de/roy+ ! p]fection ( all ! o!rs1 m or less m>r+ ! grace & beauty ( ! :ole frame4 ,s ! ,*ur* is "o--"o my/ical body--hav+ "o au?or1 ,god2 "o ,head1 :i* is ,*ri/2 & "o in=m+ ,_s1 ! ,holy ,gho/2 "o c\ntry t[>ds :i* all its memb]s are travell+1 heav52 "o code ( in/ructions to guide !m ?i!r1 ! ,^w ( ,god2 "o & ! same b& ( enemies seek+ to b> _! passage1 ! _w1 ! fle%1 & ! devil4 ,despite all mis]able divisions1 :]ev] !re is a man ) true love to ,god & man1 any true affiance on ,*ri/1 any true ob$i5ce to ! ,_s & ,8 lead+s1 !re exi/s a memb] ( ?is my/ical body4 ,,ii4 ,z 9 ! human body !re is unity1 s !re is also v>iety1 div]sity1 multiplicity4--,?is is true ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,its diff]5t memb]s h diff]5t functions & (fices1 & 9 p]=m+ ^! ! ,*ur* makes equable & h>moni\s gr[?4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,z memb]s ( ! same body1 let u n sep>ate f bre?r5 9 ,*ri/4 #b4 ,if we are memb]s "o ( ano!r1 _m are ! debts z su* we owe ! "o to ! o!r4 7#a7 ,we owe "o ano!r tru?4 7#b7 ,love "o to ano!r4 7#c7 ,hon\r "o to ano!r4--,r4 ,c4 ,tr5*4 ,v]4 #e4 ,"o ,"l4 ,i4 ,*ri/ is our ,"l accord+ to e notion & acceptation ( ! ^w ,"l4--,he is our ,pr9ce & ,gov]nor1 we are ,8 subjects & vassals2 ,he is our ,ma/]1 & we are ,8 s]vants2 ,he is our ,own]1 or ! ,possessor & ,propriet>y ( u2 ,he is our ,preceptor or ,tea*]2 t is1 ! ,"l ( our und]/&+1 :i* is subject to ! belief ( ,8 dictates2 & ! ,"l ( our practice1 :i* is to be direct$ by ,8 precepts4 ,he is !re=e also our ,capta9 & ,lead]1 ^: ord]s we mu/ obs]ve1 ^: conduct we %\ld foll[1 ^: patt]n we are to reg>d & imitate 9 all ?+s4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ is also our ,"l accord+ to e capacity or respect ( nature or (fice t we c consid] app]ta9+ to ,him4--#a4 ,he is our ,"l z by nature ! ,son ( ,god1 p>tak+ ( ! ,div9e ess5ce & p]fection4 #b4 ,he is our ,"l z man1 by ! volunt>y appo9tm5t & free donation ( ,god ,8 ,fa!r2 9 reg>d to ! excell5cy ( ,8 ,p]son1 & to ! m]it ( ,8 p]=mances4 #c4 ,he also1 consid]$ z ,god & man unit$ 9 "o ,p]son1 is pla9ly our ,"l4 #d4 ,if we are to consid] ,him z ,jesus1 our ,savi\r1 t notion do? involve acts ( dom9ion1 & !nce resulte? a title !reto4 ,no?+ m becomes a ,"l ?an to protect & save2 none bett] des]ves ! "r & ! "n ( a ,"l ?an a ,savi\r4 #e4 ,likewise1 if ,he be consid]$ z ! ,*ri/1 t especially implie? ,him ano9t$ & consecrat$ to sov]eign dom9ion1 z ,k+ ( ! ,*ur*4 ,,iii4 ,survey ! sev]al gr\nds ^u :i* dom9ion may be built1 & we %all see t ^u all acc\nts ,he is our ,"l4--#a4 ,an uncontrollable p[] & ability to gov]n is "o c]ta9 gr\nd ( dom9ion4 #b4 ,to make1 to pres]ve1 to provide & disp5se ma9t5ance1 are also cle> gr\nds ( dom9ion4 #c4 ,he ha? acquir$ u by free donation f ,god ,8 ,fa!r4 #d4 ,he ha? acquir$ u by j "r ( conque/1 hav+ subdu$ ^? enemies unto :om 7p>tly by _! fraud & viol5ce1 p>tly f our own w & cons5t7 we did live enslav$ & addict$4 #e4 ,he ha? also fur!r acquir$ u to ,himself by pur*ase1 hav+ by a great price b\ght u1 ransom$ u out ( sad captivity1 & r$eem$ u f griev\s puni%m5t due to u4 #f4 ,he likewise acquir$ a lord%ip ov] u by des]t1 & z a rew>d f ,god1 suitable to ,8 p]=mance ( ob$i5ce & pati5ce1 highly satisfactory & acceptable to ,god4 #g4 ,he ha? acquir$ a good "r & title to dom9ion ov] u z our cont9ual mo/ munific5t b5efactor4 #h4 ,our ,savi\r ,jesus is n only our ,"l by nature & by acquisition 9 s _m ways 7by v>i\s p]=mances1 des]ts1 & obligations put on u71 b ,he is also s by our own de$s1 by mo/ free & volunt>y1 mo/ =mal & solemn1 & !re=e mo/ obligatory acts ( ours4 7#a7 ,if we are truly p]suad$ t ,*ri/ is our ,"l & ,ma/]1 we mu/ !n see ourselves oblig$ humbly to submit unto & c>efully to obs]ve ,8 w1 to att5d unto & to obey ,8 law1 ) all read9ess & dilig5ce4 7#b7 ,if ,*ri/ be our ,"l1 !n are we n our own lords or our own m52 we are n at lib]ty1 or at our own disposal1 z to our own p]sons or our actions4 7#c7 ,if ,*ri/ be our ,"l 7absolutely & entirely su*71 !n c we h no o!r lords :atev] 9 opposition to ,him1 or 9 competition ) ,him1 or o!rwise any way ?an 9 subord9ation & subs]vi5cy to ,him4 7#d7 ,if ,*ri/ be our ,"l1 we are !reby disoblig$1 yea1 we are inde$ prohibit$1 f pleas+ or hum\r+ m51 s z to obey any comm&1 to comply ) any desire1 or to foll[ any cu/om ( !irs1 :i* is repugnant to ! w or precept ( ,*ri/4 7#e7 ,f9ally1 = our satisfaction & enc\ragem5t1 we may consid] t ! s]vice ( ,*ri/ is r inde$ a great fre$om ?an a s]vice4--,b>r[4 ,v]4 #f4 ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,i4 ,god is ! univ]sal ,fa!r4--#a4 ,god is ! ,fa!r ( all ?+s1 or ( u z creatures1 z ! effici5t ,cause & ,creator ( !m all4 #b4 ,! ,fa!r ( intellectual be+s4 ,he is /yl$ ! ,fa!r ( spirits2 ! angels1 9 way ( excell5cy1 are call$ ! sons ( ,god4 #c4 ,! ,fa!r 9 a m especial mann] to mank9d4 #d4 ,! ,fa!r ( all good m51 ) a relation be+ built ^u high] gr\nds2 = z good !y h ano!r orig9al f ,him1 virtue spr+s 9 _! he>ts f a heav5ly se$1 t em5dation & p]fection ( nature is produc$ by ,8 grace enlight5+ & quick5+ !m2 !y are images ( ,him1 resembl+ ,him 9 judgm5t & disposition ( m9d1 9 w & purpose1 9 action & behavi\r1 :i* resemblances argue !m to be sons ( ,god & con/itute !m su*4 ,,ii4 ,! uses ( ?is tru?4--#a4 ,x may tea* u :at rev]5ce1 hon\r1 & obs]vance are due f u to ,god1 9 equity & ju/ice1 accord+ to +5uity & gratitude4 #b4 ,?is consid]ation may in/ruct & admoni% u :at we %\ld be & h[ we %\ld behave ourselves1 = if we be ,god's *ildr5 x become? u1 & we are oblig$ 9 our disposition & demean\r to resemble1 to imitate ,him4 ,x is natural & prop] = *ildr5 to resemble _! p>5ts 9 _! complexion & c\nt5ance1 to imitate !m 9 _! actions & c>riage4 #c4 ,?is consid]ation may raise u to a j reg>d1 e/eem1 & valuation ( ourselves2 may inspire noble ?\ghts & bre$ g5]\s incl9ations 9 u2 may )draw u f mean1 base1 & unwor?y designs or practices2 may excite & enc\rage u to h&some1 brave1 wor?y resolutions & und]tak+s suitable to ! dignity ( our nature1 ! nobl5ess ( our desc5t1 ! em95ce ( s high a relation1 ( s ne> an alliance to ,god4 #d4 ,?is consid]ation is a motive to humility1 apt to depress va9 conceit & confid5ce 9 ourselves4 ,if we are ,god's *ildr51 s z to h receiv$ our be+s1 all our p[]s & abilities1 all our goods & weal?1 bo? int]nal & ext]nal1 bo? natural & spiritual1 f ,8 free disposal1 s z be cont9ually pres]v$ & ma9ta9$ by ,8 provid5ce to dep5d = all our subsi/5ce ^u ,8 c>e & b\nty1 :at reason c we h to assume or ascribe any?+ to ourselves8 #e4 ,?is consid]ation %[s u ! reason we h to submit entirely to ! provid5ce ( ,god ) cont5t$ness & acquiesc5ce 9 e condition4 #f4 ,oblige? u to be pati5t & *e]ful 9 ! sore/ afflictions1 z deem+ !m to come f a pat]nal h&1 inflict$ ) great affection & compassion1 design$ = & t5d+ to our good4 #g4 ,%[s ! reason we h to obey ^? precepts :i* enjo9 u to rely on ,god's provid5ce4 #h4 ,s]ves to bre$ & *]i% our fai?1 to raise our hope1 to quick5 our devotion4 ,= :om %all we confide 9 if n 9 su* a ,fa!r8 ,f :om c we expect good if n f ,him8 ,to :om c we h rec\rse s freely & *e]fully on any occasion if n to ,him8 #i4 ,consid]+ ?is po9t w direct & prompt u h[ to behave ourselves t[>ds all ,god's creatures accord+ to _! respective natures & capacities4 ,if ,god be ! ,fa!r ( all ?+s1 !y are all !nce 9 "s sort our bre?r51 & s may claim f u a frat]nal affection & demean\r answ]able !reto4--,b>r[4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #g-ab4 ,! ,gifts ( ,*ri/ to ,8 ,*ur*-- ,i4 ,t ea* memb] ( ! ,*ur* possesses "s gift f ,*ri/4--,unto e "o ( u is giv5 grace accord+ to ! measure ( ! gift ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #g74 ,all are n alike tal5t$1 b ea* "o has "s gift ( grace4 ,e gift is n f e>?1 b f heav52 n f man1 b f ,*ri/4 ,look n d[n1 !n1 z sw9e to ! acorns !y f9d ly+ !re1 & nev] once up to ! tree !y come f4 ,look up2 ! v frame ( our body be>s t way4 ,x is nature's *eck to ! body4 ,graces are :at a man is2 b enum]ate 8 gifts & y w "k :at he has4 ,he is lov+1 he has eloqu5ce1 or m$ical skill1 or legal k1 or ! gift ( acquir+ languages1 or t ( heal+4 ,y h only to cut out 8 tongue1 or to impair 8 memory1 & ! gift is gone4 ,b y mu/ de/roy 8 v be+1 *ange him into ano!r man1 oblit]ate 8 id5tity1 be=e he ceases to be a lov+ man4 ,!re=e y may contemplate ! gift sep>ate f ! man2 y may admire x & despise him4 ,b y _c contemplate ! grace sep>ate f ! man 7,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson74 ,if facts allure !e1 ?9k h[ ,,bacon %9$1 ,! wise/1 brighte/1 meane/ ( mank9d4--,pope4 ,! humble/ memb] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is n )\t 8 gift4 ,! grace ( ! ,gospel elevates & sanctifies all 8 p[]s & opportunities1 & turns !m into noble/ uses4 ,,ii4 ,t ! gifts ( ,*ri/ to ,8 ,*ur* are di/ribut$ ) ! lavi% g5]osity ( a conqu]or return+ f ! field ( victory 7v]s4 #h-aj74--,we h read ( ! pr(use gifts ( victori\s w>riors3--( ,gonsalvo1 ! great ,spani% capta91 ^: unselfi% prodigality 0 prov]bial4 ,nev] /9t y\r h&1 he 0 accu/om$ to say3 !re is no way ( enjoy+ "o's prop]ty l giv+ x away2--( ,alex&] ! ,great1 :o on "o occasion gave a blank draft to "o ( 8 g5]als ) lib]ty to fill 9 any am\nt he *ose4 ,:5 ! treasur]1 surpris$ at ! enorm\s sum ins]t$1 ask$ 8 imp]ial ma/] if !re 0 n "s mi/ake1 he answ]$3 ,no2 pay x1 pay x2 ! man hon\rs me by assum+ ! inexhau/ible res\rces ( my empire2--( ,belis>ius1 ^: victories 7 always foll[$ by lib]al & extravagant l>gesses4 ,by ! union ( lib]ality & ju/ice1 writes ,gibbon1 he acquir$ ! love ( 8 soldi]s1 )\t ali5at+ ! affections ( ! p4 ,! sick & w\nd$ 7 reliev$ ) m$ic9es & money1 & /ill m efficaci\sly by ! heal+ visits & smiles ( _! comm&]4 ,! loss ( a weapon or a horse 0 in/antly repair$1 & ea* de$ ( val\r 0 rew>d$ by ! ri* & hon\rable gifts ( a bracelet or a coll>1 :i* 7 r5d]$ m preci\s by ! judgm5t ( ,belis>ius4 ,he 0 ende>$ to ! husb&m5 by ! peace & pl5ty :i* !y enjoy$ "u ! %ad[ ( 8 /&>d4 ,in/ead ( be+ injur$1 ! c\ntry 0 enri*$ by ! m>* ( ! ,roman armies2 & su* 0 ! rigid discipl9e ( _! camp t n an apple 0 ga!r$ f ! tree1 n a pa? c\ld be trac$ 9 ! fields ( corn4 ,victory by sea & l& att5d$ 8 armies4 ,he subdu$ ,africa1 ,italy1 & ! adjac5t isl&s1 l$ away captives ! successors ( ,g5s]ic & ,!odoric1 fill$ ,con/ant9ople ) ! spoils ( _! palaces1 & 9 ! space ( six ye>s recov]$ half ! prov9ces ( ! ,we/]n empire2--& ( ,aurelian1 ^: triumphant entry into ,rome aft] 8 victories 9 ! ,ea/ 0 ! longe/1 mo/ brilliant1 & impos+ ( any record$ 9 ! annals ( ! empire1 & 0 signalis$ by ri* donations to ! army & ! p2 ! ,capitol & e o!r temple glitt]$ ) ! (f]+s ( 8 o/5tati\s piety1 & ! temple ( ! sun alone receiv$ above fifte5 ?\s& p\nds ( gold4 ,b :o c measure ! munific5ce ( ! asc5d$ ,savi\r1 ! ,div9e ,conqu]or1 :o1 z ! fruit ( ,8 unp>allel$ victory1 has scatt]$ ,8 gifts among m51 to enri* !m = ev]8 ,he gives n grudg+ly & sp>+ly1 b aft] ! measure ( ,8 own great nature4 ,he gives n = display b = bless+1 & ,8 smalle/ gift out-values ! mo/ lavi% donation ( ! ri*e/ e>?ly b5efactor4 ,,iii4 ,t ! gifts ( ,*ri/ qualify man = special "w 9 ,8 ,*ur* 7v]4 #aa74--,! apo/les1 prophets1 evangeli/s l9k$ ,*ur* to ,*ur* & s]v$ ! entire body2 ! pa/ors & tea*]s _h *>ge ( local & congregational affairs4 ,! apo/les1 ) ! prophets1 7 ! f\nd]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,_! di/9ctive functions ceas$ :5 ! f\ndation 0 laid & ! deposit ( reveal$ tru? 0 complete4 ,! evangeli/ic & pa/oral call+s rema92 & out ( !m h sprung all ! v>iety ( ,*ri/ian m9i/ries s9ce ex]cis$4 ,evangeli/s1 ) apo/les or mission>ies1 br+ new s\ls to ,*ri/ & c>ry ,8 message into new l&s4 ,pa/ors & tea*]s foll[ 9 _! tra91 t5d+ ! +a!r$ %eep1 & lab\r+ to make ea* flock t !y %eph]d1 & e s+le man1 p]fect 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,,iv4 ,t ! gifts ( ,*ri/ furni% ! full moral equipm5t ( ! memb]s ( ,8 ,*ur* 7v]4 #ab74--;,*ri/'s gifts ( great & good m5 9 e age h be5 be/[$ = a ?or\ghly practical purpose--! p]fect+ ( ! sa9ts1 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/4 ,no "o man has all ! gifts requisite = ! full developm5t ( ! ,*ur*2 b x is ! privilege & hon\r ( ea* work] to use 8 special gift = ! g5]al good4 ,! comb9ation ( gifts1 fai?fully & dilig5tly employ$1 effects ! desir$ end4 ,! ,*ur* mu/ be built up1 & ?is c be done only by ! h>moni\s use ( ! gifts ( ,*ri/1 n by m]e human exp$i5ts4 ,we may h eloqu5t prea*+1 cr[d$ *ur*es1 magnific5t music1 & all ! sup]ficial appe>ance ( a great religi\s movem5t1 :il/ ! vaunt$ revival is only a poor galvanis$ ?+1 a corpse twit*+ ) a /range mimicry ( life1 b possess$ ( none ( its vital en]gy & p[]4 ,gifts are dang]\s )\t ! grace & wisdom to use !m4 ,_m a brilliant g5ius has gone d[n into oblivion by ! reckless abuse ( 8 gifts4 ,*ri/ end[s ,8 p ) gifts t !y may use !m = ! increase & upbuild+ ( ,8 ,*ur*1 & !y mu/ be ex]cis$ 9 h>mony ) ! rules & purposes ( ! ,div9e ,ar*itect4 ,except ! ,"l build ! h\se1 !y lab\r 9 va9 t build x4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/'s e/imate ( ,8 ,*ur* is se5 9 ! spiritual ri*es ,he has lavi%$ ^u x4 #b4 ,! gifts ( ea* memb] ( ! ,*ur* are = ! b5efit ( all4 #c4 ,! gifts ( ,*ri/ to ,8 ,*ur* are ! (f]+s ( a b\ndless love4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #g4 ,! ,gospel accord+ to ,m>k4--,! writ]s ( ! f\r ,gospels complet$ _! "w n = ! sake ( mak+ a lit]>y reputation = !mselves1 or ( add+ to ! lit]>y ma/]pieces ( ! _w1 b = ! spiritual b5efit ( ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4 ,*ri/ our ,"l sitt+ 9 ! heav5s1 see+ exactly :at 0 want$ 9 ! apo/olic ,*ur*es1 & 9 ! ,*ur* ( all "t1 see+ :at 0 want$ 9 ! evangeli/s !mselves if !y 7 to supply ! ,*ur*'s wants1 measur$ out ,8 gifts to ! evangeli/s4 ,accord+ly1 to ea* evangeli/ ,he gave t special gift :i* 0 ne$$ 9 ord] to d 8 p>ticul> "w4 ,:at 0 ! grace t 0 giv5 to ,/4 ,m>k8 ,x has be5 said t ,/4 ,m>k's ,gospel has no special "*1 t x is ! lea/ orig9al ( ! f\r1 t x is insipid1 t x might h be5 disp5s$ ) )\t loss to ! h>mony ( ! evangelical n>rative4 ,ev5 ,/4 ,augu/9e has spok5 ( x z an epitome ( ,/4 ,mat!w2 & 8 des]v$ly great au?ority has obta9$ a curr5cy ( ?is op9ion 9 ! ,we/]n ,*ur*4 ,b 9 po9t ( fact1 al?\gh ,/4 ,m>k has m 9 common ) ,/4 ,mat!w ?an ) any o!r evangeli/1 he is f> f be+ a m]e epitomi/ ( ! fir/ ,gospel4 ,he n>rates at lea/ ?ree indep5d5t incid5ts :i* ,/4 ,mat!w does n notice4 ,he has *>act]i/ics :i* are altoge!r 8 own4 ,i4 ,/4 ,m>k is rem>kable = 8 great att5tion to subord9ate details4--,he supplies _m p>ticul>s :i* evangeli/s :o write m at l5g? altoge!r omit4 ,f him1 = in/ance1 we le>n ! "n ( ,jairus1 ! rul] ( ! synagogue1 & ( ,b>timu1 ! bl9d man heal$ by our ,"l4 ,f him we le>n h[ ,simon ( ,cyr5e 0 relat$ to well-kn[n ,*ri/ians ( ! next g5]ation--,alex&] & ,rufus4 ,he x is :o tells u t ! woman ( ,canaan ^: petition our ,"l s indulg5tly receiv$ 0 a ,syroph5ician1 & t our ,"l 0 popul>ly spok5 ( z ! c>p5t]4 ,he is c>eful to po9t out m m9utely ?an d o!rs ! sc5es 9 :i* our ,"l took "p on f\r occasions4 ,he describes p>ticul>ly our ,"l's look4 ,he notes ! express affections ( our ,"l's human s\l1 ,8 love = ! ri* "y man1 ,8 ang] ) ! ,ph>isee1 ,8 pity = ! lep]1 ,8 groan+ 9 _s on two sep>ate occasions4 ,& "h we h some?+ m ?an a lit]>y peculi>ity--?an a /yle ( writ+ :i* corresponds to ^? pre-,raphaelite arti/s :o r5d] e leaf & e blade ( grass ) scrupul\s accuracy4 ,i say t we are "h face to face ) a moral & spiritual excell5ce :i* =ms "p ( ! special grace giv5 to ,/4 ,m>k4 ,close att5tion to details 9 any workman means a recognition ( ! sacr$ness ( fact4 ,:]e details are lo/ sight (1 or blurr$ ov]1 9 ! attempt to produce a l>ge1 g5]al1 indi/9ct effect1 !re is always a risk ( indiff]5ce to ! realities ( tru?4 ,! v lea/ fact is sacr$1 :atev] be its relative importance to o!r facts4 ,b 9 a life l t ( our ,"l1 ev]y?+ is necess>ily gl[+ ) int]e/1 h[ev] trivial x might appe> to be 9 any o!r connection4 ,?is c>e = details is ?us ! expression ( a great grace--rev]5ce = tru?1 rev]5ce = e fragm5t ( tru? t t\*$ ! human life ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,/4 ,m>k is rem>kable = ! abs5ce ( a cle>ly disc]nible purpose 9 8 ,gospel1 ov] & above t ( furni%+ a n>rative ( our ,"l's conflict ) s9 & evil dur+ ,8 life z man ^u ! e>?4 ,! ?ree o!r evangeli/s h ea* ( !m a manife/ purpose 9 writ+ ( ?is k9d4 ,/4 ,mat!w wi%es to %[ to ! ,jews t our ,"l is ! ,messiah ( ! ,jewi% prophecy4 ,/4 ,luke w\ld tea* ! ,g5tile ,*ur*es t ,he is ! ,r$eem] ^: sav+ p[] may be claim$ ?r\gh fai? by ! :ole race ( m54 ,/4 ,john is1 ?r\gh\t1 b5t ^u %[+ t ,he speaks & acts :ile 9 ! fle% z ! et]nal ,^w or ,son ( ,god1 :o has be5 made fle% & 0 dwell+ among u4 ,& x has be5 said t ,/4 ,m>k's n>rative is an expansion ( ^? words ( ,pet]--t ,jesus ( ,naz>e? w5t ab\t do+ good1 & heal+ all t 7 oppress$ ( ! devil1 = ,god 0 ) ,him4 ,probably ?is is true2 b !n ^! words describe n a purpose beyond ! n>rative1 b ! sub/ance ( ! n>rative itself4 ,/4 ,m>k simply records a sacr$ life z he _h le>n$ x f ! lips ( ,pet]1 n = any purpose beyond ! n>rative itself2 b :atev] x might prove beyond itself1 x 0 to a believ+ ,*ri/ian unspeakably preci\s4 ,,iii4 ,a few words 9 conclusion4--,unto e "o ( u is giv5 grace accord+ to ! measure ( ! gift ( ,*ri/4 ,z no two human s\ls exactly resemble ea* o!r1 s no two s\ls are end[$ 9 an exactly simil> way4 ,& = ! diff]5ce ( end[m5t let u be sure !re is always a reason 9 ! ,div9e ,m9d1 = ea* s\l 9 e g5]ation has its appo9t$ "w to d1 )\t itself z )9 itself2 & x is end[$ ) exactly ! grace1 :e!r ( m9d or he>t1 :i* w be/ enable x to d t p>ticul> "w4 ,"s may ?9k t !y h receiv$ little or no?+--"s gift s small z to be sc>cely appreciable4 ,! probability is t !y h n yet consid]$ :at ,god has done = !m4 ,!y h sp5t _! "t 9 ?9k+ ( :at ,he has )held1 in/ead ( ?9k+ ( :at ,he has giv52 ( :at !y might h be51 in/ead ( :at !y are4 ,c]ta9ly ! grace :i* our ,"l gave to ,/4 ,paul :5 he wrote 8 great epi/le to ! ,romans 0 imm5sely great] ?an t :i* ,he gave to ,t]tius1 ! poor amanu5sis1 :o took x d[n f ! apo/le's dictation1 & :o ins]ts a greet+ f himself j at ! end ( ! docum5t4 ,& yet ,t]tius1 too1 _h 8 "p 9 ! "w--a humble b a v real "p1 accord+ to ! measure ( ! gift ( ,*ri/4 ,he did n say1 ,because ,i am n ! eye ,i am n ( ! body4 ,he made ! mo/ ( ! grace :i* 0 c]ta9ly 84 ,& o!rs may ?9k1 rightly or wrongly1 t unto !m v great graces h be5 giv5 accord+ to ! gift ( ,*ri/1 t !y are ! h&s or ! eyes ( ! holy body1 ! m5 :o d its "w1 or ! m5 :o disc]n ! tru?s :i* support its life4 ,well1 if x be s1 ?is is a reason1 n = confid5t satisfaction1 b = anxiety4 ,su* gifts z ^! are edge tools2 !y may easily prove ! ru9 ( _! possessors4 ,= all su* gifts an acc\nt mu/ "o day mo/ assur$ly be r5d]$2 & if self has appropriat$ t :i* belongs to ,god or to ,8 ,*ur*1 x _c b entail mis]y on ! possessor4 ,if a man has weal?1 or ability1 or /ation2 mu* m if he has cultivat$ intellig5ce & g5]\s impulses2 mo/ ( all if 8 he>t has be5 fix$ by ! love ( ,god1 & ! unse5 is to him a s]i\s reality1 & he has hopes & motives :i* really transc5d ! fronti]s ( ! _w ( s5se1 !n1 assur$ly1 8 safety lies 9 rememb]+ t he is a tru/ee :o w "o day h to pres5t 8 acc\nt at ! great audit1 :5 ! em95ce ( 8 gifts w be ! exact measure ( 8 responsibility4 ,eighte5 c5turies h pass$ s9ce ,/4 ,m>k w5t to reign some:]e b5ea? 8 ,ma/]'s ?rone ^: life he _h describ$2 b he has left u ! result ( 8 *oice/ gift--he has left u 8 ,gospel4 ,:at has x--:at h ! f\r ,gospels--hi!rto done = ea* ( u8 ,x is record$ t ,john ,butl]1 an excell5t ,*ur* ( ,engl& layman ( ! la/ g5]ation1 /at$ on 8 dea?-b$ t on look+ back on 8 life ! "o ?+ he mo/ regrett$ 0 t he _h n giv5 m "t to ! c>eful /udy ( ! life ( our ,"l 9 ! f\r evangeli/s4 ,probably he has n be5 alone 9 t regret2 & if ! tru? 7 told1 _m ( u w\ld h to confess t we sp5d mu* m ?\ght & "t ^u ! daily pap]s1 :i* describe ! follies & errors ( ! _w1 ?an on ! records ( t ,life :i* 0 giv5 = ! _w's r$emption4 ,! fe/ival ( an evangeli/ ought to sugge/ a practical resolution t1 s f> z we are conc]n$1 ! grace :i* he receiv$1 accord+ to ! measure ( ! gift ( ,*ri/1 %all n1 please ,god1 be lo/4 ,t5 m9utes a day s]i\sly sp5t on our knees1 ) ! ,gospel 9 our h&s1 w d m to quick5 fai?1 love1 rev]5ce1 spiritual & moral insight & p[]1 ?an we c easily ?9k4--,h4 ,p4 ,liddon4 ,v]s4 #i1 #aj4 ,! contra/$ ,humiliation & ,exaltation ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! circum/ances ( ! ,savi\r's depression f ,8 orig9al /ate4--,we say t a p]son /oops1 t he b5ds1 t he s9ks4 ,moral correspond5cies to ^! actions are und]/ood4 ,!y are condesc5sions4 ,immanuel is ! "n ( our ,savi\r :5 born into our _w & dwell+ 9 x--,god ) u4 ,a local resid5ce is ?us describ$4 ,& we are in=m$ ( ! degree :i* m>ks ,8 com+ d[n f heav51 ( ! mann] 9 :i* ,he came into ! _w--,he desc5d$ into ! l[] p>ts ( ! e>?4 ,:at l[l9ess is ?is6 ,simil> t]ms are employ$ 9 o!r portions ( ! inspir$ volume2 by collat+ !m ) ^? ( ! text we %all mo/ satisfactorily det]m9e its s5se4 #a4 ,! inc>nation ( ,*ri/ may be ?us express$4--,to :at did ,he n submit8 ,by :at 0 ,he n buffet$8 ,:at insult did n disfigure ,8 br[8 ,:at %ade did n cl\d ,8 c\nt5ance8 ,:at deep wat]s did n g ov] ,8 s\l8 ,8 0 humanity 9 its sev]e/ pressures & humble/ =ms4 #b4 ,?is =m ( language may d5ote ! dea? ( ,*ri/4--,x is ! ord9>y phrase ( ! ,old ,te/am5t2 ,!y %all g into ! l[] p>ts ( ! e>?3 ,?\ ha/ laid me 9 ! l[e/ pit1 9 d>kness1 9 ! deeps4 ,does x n seem /range t ,8 s\l %\ld be comm5d$ h5ce :o _h (t5 b\nd dea? to ,8 bidd+ & summon$ f ! grave its prey8 ,he is br\ght l[ to ! du/ ( dea?4 ,! erect figure is pro/rat$4 ,! in/9ctive life is arre/$4 ,t my/]i\s frame--relat$ to ! inf9ite & ! ,div9e temple ( all greatness1 %r9e ( all sanctity--t ,holy ,?+ sleeps 9 dea?4 #c4 ,?is /yle may be int5d$ to intimate t burial to :i* ,he yield$4--,le/ ,i become l !m t g d[n into ! pit4 ,s mu/ ! ,son ( man be 9 ! he>t ( ! e>?4 ,he has made ,8 grave ) ! wick$1 & ) ! ri* 9 ,8 dea?6 ,he is put away into d>kness4 ,he is held ( dea? 9 its gloomy *amb]s4 ,he is z a victim & a prey4 ,x is a prison-keep4 #d4 ,! sep>ation ( ! ,r$eem]'s body & _s may be describ$ 9 ^! words4--,we m>k 9 ?is dep>ture ( ,8 s\l ! simple requirem5t ( dea?4 ,x c\ld n be reta9$4 ,x desc5d$ into ! l[] p>ts ( ! e>?4 ,?is is ! rev]se ( resurrection & heav5w>d flight4 ,x 0 humiliation4 ,^! are ! gradations ( ,8 desc5t4 ,^! are ! l[] p>ts ( ! e>? to :i* ,he decl9$4 ,?is is ,8 com+ =? f ! ,fa!r6 ,?is is ,8 com+ d[n f heav56 ,?is is ,8 com+ into ! _w6 ,8 measureless surr5d] ( claims6 ,8 inconceivable r5unciation ( hon\rs6 ,/oop+ to inf]ior & /ill inf]ior levels ( ignom9y6 ,plung+ to deep] & /ill deep] abysses ( %ame6 ,,ii4 ,! glory ( ,8 subsequ5t exaltation4--#a4 ,x is 9 itself an absolute expression ( love4 #b4 ,x ju/ifies an expectation ( surpass+ b5efits4 #c4 ,! act regulates & secures its own effici5cy4 #d4 ,?is act is to be reg>d$ z ( incomp>able wor? & excell5ce4--,! mission ( ,*ri/ contemplat$ ! highe/ pr9ciples :i* c direct ! ,div9e conduct4 ,he came to v9dicate t "* :i* to conceive aright is ! happ9ess ( all creatures--to uphold & av5ge t law :i* _c be infr+$ )\t an utt] loss ( good & ov]?r[ ( ord]--to atone = s9 ^: slight & impunity w\ld h be5 ! all[ance ( inf9ite mis*iefs & evils--to br+ 9 an ev]la/+ righte\sness adequate to ! ju/ification ( ! mo/ guilty1 & ( ! mo/ multipli$ objects :o ne$$ x--leav+ x = ev] prov$ t no rule nor sanction ( ,god's moral gov]nm5t c be violat$ )\t a necess>y & meet res5tm5t6 ,8 asc5sion 0 a radiant triumph4 ,sc>cely is x m descri$ ?an ,8 resurrection4 ,we cat* b a few notes ( ! res\nd+ acclaim1 we m>k b a few fleeces ( ! glory-cl\d1 we recognise b a few att5dants ( ! angel-tra94 ,) t laconic =ce :i* *>act]ises holy writ1 x is simply record$1 ,:o is gone into heav54 ,,iii4 ,! reciprocal influ5ce ( ^! respective facts4--,! same 0 ,he :o b[$ ,himself to ^! indignities & :o seiz$ ^! rew>ds4 ,& ?is id5tity is ( ! greate/ value4 ,n only d we hail ,him 9 ,8 re9/atem5t 9 orig9al dignities1 b 9 ! augm5tation ( ,8 glories4 ,deity 0 nev] s beheld be=e4 ,!re is a comb9ation & a =m ( ! ,div9e p]fections entirely new4 ,we rep9e t ,he is n "h4 ,we =get t x is exp$i5t t ,he %\ld g away4 ,heav5 alone provides scope = ,8 und]tak+s & *annel = ,8 influ5ces4 ,!re mu/ ,he abide until ! re/itution ( all ?+s4 ,b no?+ ( ,8 sympa?y or ,8 grace d we =ego4--,r4 ,w4 ,hamilton4 ,v]s4 #i1 #aj4 ,! ,asc5sion & its ,results4 ,i4 ,) respect to ! new heav5s & ! new e>?1 :at may we n inf] f ! asc5sion ( ,*ri/ 9 full integrity ( ,8 nature above all heav5s ) respect to ! conv]sion & trans=mation & ennobl+ ( ?is mat]ial8--,! nature & hi/ory ( ,8 p]son reveal$ ! relations cle>ly betwe5 heav5 & e>?1 betwe5 ,god & man1 betwe5 ! mat]ial & ! spiritual4 ,we _c = a mom5t look ^u ! trans=mation & exaltation ( ,*ri/'s nature z an isolat$ fact dissociat$ f ! re/itution & exaltation ( all ?+s spok5 ( 9 ,8 ,^w4 ,! nature ) :i* ,he rose f ! dead & asc5d$ into heav5 0 ! same nature 9 :i* ,he 0 crucifi$1 ?\gh glorifi$ & swall[$ up ( life4 ,mu/ we n say1 !n1 t ! body :i* asc5d$ 9 relation to ! body :i* 0 crucifi$ & laid 9 ! grave may illu/rate ! relation ( ! pres5t heav5s & ! new e>?8 ,&1 9 accordance ) ?is idea1 are !re n e way mo/ wond]ful *anges & trans=mations ( :i* ! asc5sion ( ,*ri/'s body seems to be ! fulfilm5t & cr[n & also ! fir/fruits8 ,! fl[] f its imprison$ bud1 ! insect f its grovell+ =m1 light out ( d>kness1 electricity f pond]able elem5ts1 ! /range aff9ities ( matt] /riv+ to break =? f _! captivity1 ! un]r+ in/9cts ( animal life held1 z x 71 9 bondage--all seem to po9t ) prophetic f+] to a future deliv]ance & ennobl$ /ate & condition :il/ meekly wait+1 b ) e>ne/ expectation1 ) ! :ole creation = ! deliv]ance & glori\s lib]ty ( ! sons ( ,god4 ,! ,gospel !re=e conta9s a ,gospel = nature z well z = man--! pr$iction ( ! day :5 ! /rife ( elem5ts %all cease1 :5 ! p[]s ( d>kness %all be swall[$ up ( life1 :5 ! lion %all lie d[n ) ! lamb1 :5 ! t>es %all no long] gr[ ) ! :eat1 :5 creation1 n[ s we>y1 %all lift up h] head & rejoice 9 ! r$emption = :i* %e n[ groans & travails4 ,,ii4 ,if we _c dissociate ! hi/ory ( ,jesus f ! hi/ory ( ! e>?1 mu* less c x be dissociat$ f ! hi/ory ( mank9d4--,he is humanity1 root & cr[n4 ,humanity exi/s n[h]e else b 9 ,him4 ,no aggregate ( m5 make humanity1 nor c p]sonality be ascrib$ to humanity except 9 ,him4 ,individual m5 may h a p]sonality1 b humanity is only an idea except x exi/s 9 ,him :o is its root & cr[n2 & x is 9 ?is s5se t ,he is spok5 (1 & t ,he speaks ( ,himself z1 ! ,son ( man4 ,9 ,8 asc5sion1 !re=e1 :i* c>ries z a necess>y presupposition all ! facts ( ,8 hi/ory1 mank9d is deliv]$ f its curse & f bondage4 ,id5tity ( nature & reciprocity ( *oice n[ con/itute ! mo/ intimate union & mo/ bless$ fell[%ip ( :i* we are consci\s1 & x is ! fair (f%oot1 ! true type ( t :i* is to be ! highe/1 to :i* ,he is exalt$ above all heav5s1 f :i* height ,he has promis$ to ga!r toge!r our common humanity4 ,9 su* & = su* a relation ,he is exalt$ to ! ?rone ( univ]sal dom9ion z ! ,bridegroom ( mank9d1 to be ! ,head ov] all ?+s to ,8 ,*ur*1 :i* is ,8 body1 ! fulness ( ,him :i* fille? all 9 all4 ,,iii4 ,:at may we n le>n f ! fact ( ,*ri/'s asc5sion--n m]ely ) respect to ! new heav5s & ! new e>?1 n m]ely ) respect to mank9d & its hi/ory1 b ) respect to ! gov]nm5t & provid5ce ( e>?8 ,if all nature is ga!r$ up & repres5t$ 9 human nature1 & if all human nature is ga!r$ up & repres5t$ 9 ! ,son ( man1 & if ! ,son ( man re/e? & sitte? ^u ! ?rone ( univ]sal dom9ion1 !n1 my bre?r51 ! conclusion is z direct z x is cle>1 t all ?+s mu/ be work+ toge!r 9 ! int]e/s ( ,8 k+dom & ( ,8 ,*ur*1 t all ?+s h b "o purpose & "o end to :i* ! :ole creation moves4 ,we may say ) ,h]b]t3 ,= u ! w9ds d bl[1 ,! e>? does re/1 heav5s1 move1 & f\nta9s fl[2 ,no?+ we see b means our good-- ',tis our delight or has our treasure4 ,! :ole is ei!r cupbo>d ( our food ,or cab9et ( pleasure4 ,^! l9es conta9 z deep a philosophy z !y d good poetry4 ,all ?+s unto our fle% are k9d 9 _! desc5t & be+4 ,z !y desc5d to u !y bless our l[] nature1 b z we foll[ !m 9 _! asc5t !y bless our m9ds4 ,& 9 hi/ory are !re n *anges simil> to & comm5surate ) ^? :i* we h se5 9 nature1 & all subord9at$ to "o end8 ,mighty nations & k+doms h aris5 & pass$ away1 & pass$ away1 we might add1 9 ! greatness ( _! might4 ,:at /range developm5t1 z x has well be5 ask$1 is x t ! p[] ( ! _w %\ld rise to a great height ( glory1 &1 n able to su/a9 x1 pass away8 ,because !y knew n ,god--because !y 7 prejudicial to ! int]e/s ( man4 ,! pres5t /ate & prospects ( ! _w are b ! results ( all its pa/ hi/ory1 ( ! action & reaction1 ! /rife & ceaseless conflict1 :i* h be5 go+ on f ! fir/--! /rife & ceaseless conflict betwe5 ! _s ( man's revolt 9 all ! =ms ( w-wor%ip & idolatr\s p[]1 & ! return+ _s ( allegiance t[>ds ,god & ,8 k+dom ( life & love4 ,on ! "o h&1 !re=e1 we h a s]ies ( rapid & mighty developm5ts ( ! v p[] :i* de/roy$ !m :5 at ! v height ( _! glory2 on ! o!r h&1 we h ! cont9u\s & sil5t gr[? & expansion ( ! same ideas--all-conqu]+ ideas & all-conqu]+ beliefs p]sonally embodi$ f ! fir/ 9 m5 confess+ _! allegiance to ,god4--,dr4 ,puls=d4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,! ,humiliation & ,exaltation ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,*ri/'s humiliation4--,impli$ 9 ! words1 ,he t desc5d$4 ,^! words be> ! same s5se ) ^? ( ,ps4 cxxxix4 #ae1 & may be prop]ly tak5 = ,*ri/'s inc>nation & conception 9 ! womb ( ! ,virg94--#a4 ,because o!r expositions may be %[n to be unnatural1 =c$1 or imp]t95t1 & !re is no o!r besides ?is assignable4 #b4 ,s9ce ,paul "h uses ,david's words x is mo/ probable he us$ !m 9 ,david's s5se4 #c4 ,! words desc5d+ & asc5d+ are s put toge!r 9 ! text t !y seem to int5d a summ>y ( ,*ri/'s :ole transaction 9 man's r$emption1 begun 9 ,8 conception & consummat$ 9 ,8 asc5sion4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/'s glori\s advancem5t & exaltation4--,he asc5d$ f> above all heav5s to ! mo/ em95t place 9 dignity & glory 9 ! highe/ heav54 ,,iii4 ,! qualification & /ate ( ,*ri/'s p]son 9 ref]5ce to bo? conditions4--,he 0 ! same1 %[+ ! unity ( ! two natures 9 ! same p]son4 ,,iv4 ,! end ( ,*ri/'s asc5sion4--,t ,he might fill all ?+s4 ,all ?+s may ref]--#a4 ,to ! ,scripture prophecies & pr$ictions4 #b4 ,to ! ,*ur* z ,he might fill t ) ,8 gifts & graces4 #c4 ,to all ?+s 9 ! _w4 ,?is latt] int]pretation pref]r$4 ,he may be said to fill all ?+s--#a4 ,by ! omnipres5ce ( ,8 nature & univ]sal diffusion ( ,8 ,godhead4 #b4 ,by ! univ]sal rule & gov]nm5t ( all ?+s committ$ to ,him z ,m$iator ^u ,8 asc5sion4--,s\?4 ,v]s4 #aa1 #ab4 ,! ,"w ( ! ,m9i/ry4 ,i4 ,x is evid5t t public tea*]s 9 ! ,*ur* are to be a di/9ct ord] ( m54--,*ri/ has giv5 "s pa/ors & tea*]s4 ,none has a "r publicly to tea* 9 ! ,*ur* b ^? :o are call$1 s5t1 au?oris$ to ! "w 9 ! ,gospel way4 ,all ,*ri/ians are to exhort1 reprove1 & com=t "o ano!r z !re is occasion2 b public tea*+ 9 ! ,*ur* belongs peculi>ly to "s--to ^? :o are giv5 to be pa/ors & tea*]s4 ,,ii4 ,public tea*]s are "h call$ ,*ri/'s gifts4--,he gave "s pa/ors & tea*]s4 ,! fir/ apo/les 7 commission$ imm$iately by ,*ri/4 ,!y :o 7 ?us commission$ ( ,heav5 to prea* ! ,gospel 7 au?oris$ to orda9 o!rs4 ,*ri/ gave pa/ors & tea*]s1 n only to prea* ,8 ,gospel1 b to tra9 up & prep>e holy m5 = ! same "w4 ,,iii4 ,m9i/]s are to be m5 endu$ ) gifts suitable to ! "w to :i* !y are call$4--,z 9 ! e>ly days ( ! ,gospel public tea*]s 7 call$ to extraord9>y s]vices1 s !y 7 endu$ ) extraord9>y gifts2 b ^! gifts 7 only = a season4 ,z ! bus9ess ( a m9i/] is to tea* m5 ! ?+s :i* ,*ri/ has comm&$ 9 ! ,scriptures1 s x is necess>y he himself %\ld be fully in/ruct$ 9 !m4 ,9 ! e>ly days1 z !re 7 evangeli/s :o w5t =? to prea* ! ,gospel :]e ,*ri/ _h n be5 nam$1 s !re 7 pa/ors & tea*]s :o _h ! imm$iate c>e ( ,*ur*es already e/abli%$4 ,,iv4 ,! great object ( ! m9i/ry is ! build+ up ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4--,! m9i/ry is int5d$ = ! improvem5t ( sa9ts1 z well z = ! conv]sion ( s9n]s4 ,! apo/le m5tions also ! unity ( ! k ( ,*ri/4 ,we mu/ n re/ 9 atta9m5ts already made1 b cont9ually aspire to ! "* ( a p]fect man1 to ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/4--,la?rop4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ac-af4 ,true ,*ri/ian ,manhood-- ,i4 ,atta9$ by ! unity ( an intellig5t fai? 9 ,*ri/4--#a4 ,?is fai? mu/ be bas$ on k4 ,till we all come 9 ! unity ( ! fai?1 & ( ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god 7v]4 #ac74 ,a fai?1 s call$1 n bas$ on k is fanaticism4 ,true fai? is ! result ( conviction--a pr(\nd consci\sness ( ! tru?4 ,_m rea* ?is /age4 ,!y h he>d ! evid5ce1 exam9$ x1 & are cle>ly p]suad$ ( its tru?2 b !y nev] get beyond t4 ,!y are l ! neap tide t comes roll+ 9 z if x w\ld sweep ev]y?+ be=e x2 b :5 x arrives at a c]ta9 po9t1 x /ops1 & ) all ! ocean at its back x nev] passes ! m>k :]e x is accu/om$ to pause4 ,x is well to get to ! neap-tide m>k ( conviction2 b !re is no salvation till ! s\l is c>ri$ by ! full spr+ tide ( conviction into a volunt>y & complete surr5d] to ,*ri/4 ,x is weak1 x is c[>dly1 :5 conv9c$ ( ! "r1 n to d x promptly & he>tily4 ,fai? acquires its full-r\nd$ unity :5 x is ex]cis$1 n on any ab/ract tru?1 b on a ,p]son :o is ! liv+ embodim5t ( all tru?4 ,! f9al object ( fai? is ! ,son ( ,god1 & any tru? is valuable only z x helps u to ,him4 ,*ri/ has ,himself reveal$ ! tru? ess5tial to be believ$ 9 ord] to salvation3 ,he is ,himself t tru?4 #b4 ,p]fect manhood is a complete ,*ri/-lik5ess4--,unto a p]fect man1 unto ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ac74 ,man is s great t he is p]petually /riv+ aft] a l(ti] ideal2 no?+ t has limits c satisfy him4 ,x is because !re is an inf9ite 9 him :i* ) all 8 cunn+ he _c q bury "u ! f9ite4 ,w ! :ole f9ance m9i/]s & uphol/]]s & confection]s ( mod]n ,europe und]take 9 jo9t-/ock company to make "o %oeblack happy8 ,!y _c accompli% x above an h\r or two2 = ! %oeblack also has a s\l q o!r ?an 8 /oma*1 & w\ld require1 if y consid] x = 8 p]man5t satisfaction & saturation1 simply ?is allotm5t1 no m & no less--,god's inf9ite univ]se altoge!r to himself1 !re9 to enjoy inf9itely & fill e wi% z fa/ z x arose4 ,try him ) half a univ]se ( an omnipot5ce1 he sets to qu>rell+ ) ! proprietor ( ! o!r half & decl>es himself ! mo/ maltreat$ ( m5 7,c>lyle74 ,true manhood does n consi/ 9 ! developm5t ( a f9e physique1 or a brilliant m5tality1 or 9 ! pursuit ( h]oic ambitions4 ,x lies 9 ! nobl5ess ( ! s\l at peace ) ,god1 seek+ 9 all ?+s to please ,him1 & to possess & exhibit ! m9d ( ,*ri/4 ,! pagan h]o is ! w>rior1 ! rul]1 ! poet1 ! philosoph]2 ! ,*ri/ian h]o is ! ,*ri/-l man4 ,! supreme type ( manhood is ,*ri/-lik5ess4 ,! ideal is conceiv$ by fai?1 & ! actual is atta9$ only by ! ex]cise ( ! same grace4 ,,ii4 ,sup]ior to ! *ildi% vacillation induc$ by deceptive tea*+ 7v]4 #ad74--,! false tea*]s play$ ) tru?1 z m5 play ) dice1 ) ! reckless indiff]5ce ( gambl]s1 & !y & _! victims 7 sway$ to & fro1 ) ru9 = ! ultimate goal4 ,l a rudd]less %ip !y 7 toss$ ab\t at ! caprice ( e curr5t1 ) ! inevitable result ( wreckage among ! rocks & quicks&s4 ,pr(ess+ a zeal = tru?1 !y deceiv$ !mselves & o!rs by ev] *ang+ _! po9t ( view1 & craftily avoid+ ! practical be>+ ( tru? 9 ! aims to *ange ! he>t & re=m ! life4 ,! mom5t ! application ( tru? press+ ^u ! consci5ce made !m uncom=table1 !y tack$ ab\t & sail$ (f "u ano!r issue4 ,z ! re/less seawe$1 wav+ to & fro 9 ! ev]-*ang+ tide1 c nev] gr[ to ! dignity ( a tree1 s ^? :o 7 sway$ by e *ang+ phase ( error c nev] gr[ up to ! /r5g? & /ability ( true ,*ri/ian manhood4 ,we c sympa?ise ) ! d\bts & p]plexities ( an e>ne/ seek] aft] tru?2 b our sympa?y *anges into impati5ce :5 we discov] t ! seek] is m 9 se>* ( novelty ?an tru?1 ( v>iety r ?an c]ta9ty4 ,to be = ev] 9 d\bt is to be 9 ! fickle /age ( m5tal & moral infancy4 ,x is ! wor/ phase ( *ildi%ness4 ,,iii4 ,x is a cont9ual gr[? 9 ! tru? & love ( ,*ri/ 7v]s4 #ae1 #af74--;,x is ! high di/9ction ( man t he is susceptible ( almo/ unlimit$ gr[? 9 m5tal & moral atta9m5ts4 ,"o ( ! greate/ di/ances betwe5 animalism & man is se5 9 ! unbridg$ gulf ( progress4 ,! animal rema9s :]e he 01 b man has be5 progress+ 9 e dep>tm5t ( life f ! v fir/4 ,!re is betwe5 !m all ! bread? ( hi/ory4 ,! animal builds its ne/ z x ev] did1 ! bee by ! same m>vell\s in/9ct con/ructs its geometrical cells n[ z at ! fir/2 b man is a g5ius--he creates4 ,8 fir/ rude ef=ts 9 %ap+ 8 dwell+s h gone on progress+ & improv+ until we h ! ar*itectural developm5t ( to-day4 ,9 e k9d ( art x is ! same--rude fl9t knives1 lance heads1 ne$les1 7 8 fir/ weapons & implem5ts2 to !m succe$$ bronze1 & !n iron--ea* m>k+ /ages 9 t hi/ory ( progress up to ! beautiful cutl]y1 /ores1 & ars5als ( ! pres5t day4 ,! animal ro>s or *att]s to-day z x has done all along4 ,x has made no progress t[>ds intellig5t spee*--a ,rubicon ! animal w nev] cross4 ,b man1 :o began ) "o spee*1 & a v limit$ vocabul>y ( words1 has develop$ spee* into ! great languages ( anci5t & mod]n lit]ature4 ,a wid] gulf ?an ?is is h>dly conceivable4 ,b ! moral gr[? ( man is m rem>kable4 ,! era ( ! ,gospel is a revelation ( ! p[] ( love4 ,) ! anci5ts a m]e s5tim5t1 ,*ri/ianity tea*es t love is ! ess5ce ( religion2 & t nature is ! manlie/ & noble/ t advances 9 ! k ( ,div9e tru? & 9 ! self-sacrific+ love ( ,*ri/4 ,! :ole fabric ( ! ,*ri/ian "* is built up 9 ! ev]-increas+ ex]cise ( ,*ri/-l love4 ,lessons4--,*ri/ian manhood is--#a4 ,acquir$ by an intellig5t fai? 9 ,*ri/4 #b4 ,develop$ by an imitation ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,ma9ta9$ & /r5g!n$ by con/ant fidelity to ,*ri/4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ac-af4 ,! ,gr[? ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,! goal ( ! ,*ur*'s life 7v]4 #ac74--,! m>k at :i* ! ,*ur* is to arrive is set =? 9 a two-fold way--9 its collective & its individual aspects4 ,we mu/ all unit$ly atta9 ! on5ess ( ! fai? & ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god2 & we mu/ atta91 ea* ( u1 a p]fect manhood1 ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/4 ,all our defects are1 at ! bottom1 defici5cies ( fai?4 ,we fail to appreh5d & appropriate ! fulness ( ,god 9 ,*ri/4 ,! goal ( ! reg5]ate life is nev] absolutely won2 x is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god4 ,b !re is to be a con/ant approximation to x1 bo? 9 ! individual believ] & 9 ! body ( ,*ri/'s p4 ,& a "t is com+ :5 t goal w be practically atta9$1 s f> z e>?ly conditions all[4 ,! ,*ur* aft] long /rife w be reunit$1 aft] long trial w be p]fect$4 ,!n ?is _w w h _h its use1 & w give place to ! new heav5s & e>?4 ,,ii4 ,! malady :i* arre/s its developm5t 7v]4 #ad74--,! *ildi%ness ( s _m ,*ri/ian believ]s expos$ !m to ! s$uctions ( error1 & ready to be driv5 ?is way & t by ! evil influ5ces active 9 ! _w ( ?\ght ar\nd !m4 ,s long z ! ,*ur* conta9s a numb] ( un/able s\ls1 s long %e w rema9 subject to /rife & corruption4 ,at e crisis 9 human ?\ght !re em]ges "s prevail+ me?od ( tru?1 or ( error1 ! resultant ( curr5t t5d5cies1 :i* unites ! suffrages ( a l>ge body ( ?9k]s1 & claims to embody ! _s ( ! age4 ,su* a me?od ( error our own age has produc$ z ! outcome ( ! anti-,*ri/ian speculation ( mod]n times1 9 ! doctr9es curr5t "u ! names ( ,positivism1 ,secul>ism1 or ,agno/icism4 ,mod]n ,agno/icism removes ,god f>!r f u1 beyond ! rea* ( ?\ght1 & leaves u ) mat]ial nature z ! "o positive & accessible reality1 z ! basis ( life & law4 ,fai? & k ( ! ,son ( ,god x bani%es z dreams ( our *ildhood4 ,?is mat]iali/ic philosophy ga!rs to a head ! unbelief ( ! c5tury4 ,x is ! liv+ antagoni/ ( ,div9e revelation4 ,,iii4 ,! means & conditions ( its gr[? 7v]s4 #ae1 #af74--,to ! craft ( false tea*]s ,/4 ,paul w\ld h 8 ,*ur*es oppose ! weapons only ( tru? & love4 ,s9c]e believ]s1 he>tily devot$ to ,*ri/1 w n fall into fatal error4 ,a heal?y life in/9ctively repels disease4 ,next to ! moral condition lies ! spiritual condition ( advancem5t--! full recognition ( ! supremacy & suffici5cy ( ,*ri/4 ,he is ! p]fect ideal = ea*1 ! common s\rce ( life & progress = all4 ,he is ! ,head ( ! ,*ur* & ! he>t ( ! _w4 ,ano!r practical condition ( ,*ur* gr[? is organization--all ! body fitly fram$ & knit toge!r4 ,a build+ or a ma*9e is fitt$ toge!r by ! adju/m5t ( its p>ts4 ,a body ne$s1 besides ?is me*anical con/ruction1 a p]vasive life1 a sympa!tic =ce1 knitt+ x toge!r4 ,& s x is 9 love t ?is body ( ! ,*ur* builds up itself4 ,! p]fect ,*ri/ian & ! p]fect ,*ur* are tak+ %ape at once4 ,ea* ( !m requires ! o!r = its due realisation4 ,! prim>y condition ( ,*ur* heal? & progress is t !re %all be an unob/ruct$ fl[ ( ! life ( grace f po9t to po9t ?r\gh ! tissues & sub/ance ( ! entire frame4--,f9dlay4 ,v]s4 #ac-ae4 ,*ri/ian ,manhood4 ,i4 ,*ri/ian manhood is a gr[?4--#a4 ,a gr[? hav+ its inception 9 ! simple fact ( becom+ a ,*ri/ian4 ,?is is a decid$ advance ^u ! mo/ moral & cultivat$ /ate o!rwise atta9able4 ,x involves ! quick5+ into a new life :i* is to gr[4 #b4 ,a gr[? m>k+ a cont9ual advancem5t till we all come 9 ! unity--! respect 9 :i* "o gr[s--! union1 conjunction ( fai? & ( k4 #c4 ,a gr[? result+ f culture "u ,div9ely appo9t$ ag5cies4 ,! mo/ spl5did gr[?1 o!r ?+s be+ equal1 is ! result ( ! highe/ culture4 ,! highe/ culture is possible only ?r\gh ! mo/ rigid con=mity to ! laws ( developm5t & ! appliance ( ! be/ ag5cies4 #d4 ,a gr[? ! /&>d ( ^: complet5ess is ! fulness ( ,*ri/4 ,! /ature--! adultness1 ! full-gr[n manhood ( ,*ri/--is ! /&>d ( gr[?1 ^: atta9m5t is ! ,*ri/ian's noble/ zeal4 ,,ii4 ,! elem5ts ( ,*ri/ian manhood4--#a4 ,l>g5ess--9 ! ,*ri/ian's views ( tru?1 ( man's ne$1 ( ,*ri/'s "w1 ( s*emes & plans = its great] fur!rance4 #b4 ,dignity4--,t deep1 inwr\ght s5se ( ! true wor? & greatness ( 8 nature1 z a r5ew$ man1 & ( 8 position z a *ild ( ,god & jo9t-heir ) ,*ri/4 ,*ri/ian e?ics are ! be/ e?ics2 highe/1 pure/1 noble/1 safe/4 ,he lives by ^! naturally :o has a well-develop$ ,*ri/ian manhood4 #c4 ,c\rage\sness & /r5g?4--,c\rage makes a man put =? 8 be/ /r5g?1 :ile /r5g? enables c\rage to a*ieve its be/ de$s4 ,,iii4 ,! outwork+ ( ,*ri/ian manhood4--,x gives3-- #a4 ,/eadfa/ness4--,no m *ildr54 ,no m c>ri$ ab\t--borne r\nd & r\nd z 9 ! swiftly :irl+ eddy ( ! sea--by e w9d ( doctr9e4 #b4 ,s9c]ity4--,speak+ ! tru? 9 love ref]s bo? to ! s9c]ity ( life & our relation to ! tru?4 #c4 ,a fur!r gr[?4--,z ! full-gr[n tree1 leaves & blossoms & be>s2 z fruit1 aft] x is full-gr[n1 mell[s1 matures1 sweet5s2 rip5+ z :eat = ! g>n]4--,j4 ,m4 ,fro/4 ,v]s4 #ad-af4 ,*ri/ian ,maturity4 ,i4 ,! negative "p ( ?is description4--#a4 ,*ri/ians mu/ n rema9 *ildr54--,9 humility1 meekness1 & tea*abl5ess1 let !m be *ildr52 b 9 und]/&+1 con/ancy1 & =titude !y %\ld be m54 ,*ildr5 h b little k & a weak judgm5t4 ,!y believe ha/ily & act implicitly4 ,!y are gov]n$ by passion m ?an reason1 by feel+ m ?an judgm5t4 #b4 ,! apo/le cautions t we be n toss$ to & fro l a %ip roll+ on ! waves4--,! man )\t pr9ciple1 k1 & judgm5t is at ! m]cy ( e rude gu/4 ,he is driv5 9 any direction1 z ! w9d happ5s to bl[4 ,he makes no port1 b is e mom5t 9 dang] ( %ipwreck4 #c4 ,we mu/ n be c>ri$ ab\t ) e w9d ( doctr9e4--,false doctr9es1 l w9ds1 are blu/]+ & un/eady4 ,!y bl[ f no c]ta9 po9t1 b 9 all directions1 & frequ5tly %ift _! c\rse4 ,! light & *affy ,*ri/ian1 ! hypocritical & unpr9cipl$ pr(essor1 is easily c>ri$ ab\t by div]s & /range doctr9es4 ,he %ifts 8 c\rse & *anges 8 direction1 z ! w9d ( popul> op9ion happ5s to drive4 #d4 ,we are 9 dang] f ! cunn+ craft9ess ( m54--,true m9i/]s use pla9ness ( spee*1 & by manife/ation ( ! tru? comm5d !mselves to ! consci5ces ( m54 ,corrupt tea*]s use sleight & craft1 t !y may ensn>e ! simple1 decoy ! unsuspect+1 & ?us make proselytes to _! p>ty4 ,!y pret5d to sup]ior sanctity4 ,!y are wat*ful to take advantage ( an unhappy circum/ance 9 a ,*ur*4 ,!y unsettle m5's m9ds f ! e/abli%$ ord] ( ! ,gospel1 & prejudice !m aga9/ ! regul> ma9t5ance ( ! m9i/ry1 repres5t+ all ord] 9 ,*ur*es z tyranny & all /at$ provision = ! m9i/ry z oppression4 ,!y promise m5 lib]ty1 b are !mselves ! s]vants ( corruption4 ,,ii4 ,! positive "p4--#a4 ,! mature ,*ri/ian mu/ speak ! tru? 9 love4 ,be s9c]e 9 love4 ,we %\ld acquire a good doctr9al k ( ! tru? z x is 9 ,jesus4 ,we %\ld be well e/abli%$ 9 ! tru?4 ,we %\ld see t our he>ts are con=m$ to ! tru?4 ,we mu/ walk 9 ! tru?4 #b4 ,we mu/ gr[ up 9 all ?+s into ,*ri/4--,a p>tial religion is n t :i* ! ,gospel tea*es4 ,we mu/ h respect to ! :ole "* ( ,*ri/1 to ! :ole compass ( duty1 to e kn[n doctr9e & precept ( ,scripture4 ,all ! graces ( ! ,gospel unite 9 =m+ ! ,*ri/ian's temp]4 ,!y all op]ate 9 h>mony4 ,8 religion is "o cont9u$1 uni=m1 consi/5t "w4 ,,iii4 ,h[ ,*ri/ian maturity is atta9$4--,f ! gr[? ( ! human body ! apo/le borr[s a similitude to illu/rate ! spiritual gr[? ( ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4 ,x is z absurd to expect gr[? 9 k & hol9ess )\t ! means in/itut$ = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/ z x w\ld be to expect ! gr[? ( a natural body )\t supplies ( food4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,!re is no ,*ri/ian gr[? :]e love is want+4 #b4 ,*ri/ians are b\nd to seek ! peace 9 ord] to ! edification ( ! ,*ur*4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,! ,case ( ,deceiv]s & ,deceiv$ consid]$4 ,i4 ,consid] ! case ( deceiv]s or s$uc]s su* z by _! sleight & cunn+ craft9ess lie 9 wait to deceive4--,! p>ticul> motives by :i* m5 may be l$ to beguile o!rs are r$ucible to ?ree--pride1 av>ice1 & voluptu\sness3 love ( hon\r1 or pr(it1 or pleasure4 #a4 ,!re is (t5 a great deal ( pride & vanity 9 />t+ old notions & broa*+ new doctr9es4 ,x is pret5d+ to be wis] ?an ! re/ ( ! _w1 & is ?\ght to be an argum5t ( uncommon sagacity4 ,^u ?is foot+ "s are p]petually 9 que/ ( new discov]ies4 ,no?+ pleases !m1 if !y h n ! hon\r ( inv5t+ x or ( receiv+ x 9 _! times4 ,:5 once a man has ?us f> giv5 loose to 8 vanity & ?9ks himself significant en\gh to be head ( a sect1 !n he beg9s fir/ to :isp] out 8 *oice discov]ies to a few admir]s & confidants1 :o w be sure to flatt] him 9 x2 & next to tell al\d to all ! _w h[ great a secret he _h f\nd out1 ) ! ine/imable value ( x4 ,& n[ at l5g? comes 9 ! use ( sleight & cunn+ craft9ess & all imag9able artifices2 fir/ to f9d out prop] ag5ts to comm5d & cry up ! conceit1 next to spread x 9 ! mo/ artful mann] among ! simple & lea/ suspect+1 & aft] t to =m int]e/s & make p>ties2 & s1 if possible1 to h a public sanction set to x or a majority at lea/ cont5d+ = x4 ,love ( fame & glory is a v /rong passion1 & op]ates m>vell\sly 9 p]sons ( a w>m complexion4 #b4 ,obs]ve h[ av>ice or love ( pr(it may sometimes d ! same ?+4 ,!re is a ga9 to be made 9 "s junctures by p]v]t+ ! tru? & deceiv+ ! populace4 ,m5 :o are n wor?y to tea* 9 ! ,*ur*1 or :o h be5 set aside = _! insuffici5cy or immorality1 may br+ up new doctr9es & draw disciples aft] !m1 = ! sake ( protection & ma9t5ance or = fil?y lucre4 ,) su* ! v5d+ ( false doctr9es is a trade & prea*+ a m]*&ise4 ,?us has av>ice be5 ! "m ( h]esies & has br\ght _m deceiv]s into ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/2 b !y h contriv$ g5]ally to give "s plausible turn & col\r to _! inv5tions ?r\gh _! sleight & cunn+ craft9ess1 9 ord] to deceive ! he>ts ( ! simple & to beguile unw>y & un/able s\ls4 #c4 ,"o motive m--voluptu\sness1 or love ( pleasure4 ,z religi\s re/ra9ts set n easy ^u fle% & blood1 b be> h>d ^u corrupt nature1 s m5 ( corrupt m9ds w be ev] lab\r+ to inv5t & publi% smoo? & s(t5+ doctr9es1 su* z may ei!r qualify ! /rictness ( ! ,gospel rule or sap ! belief ( a future reckon+4 ,_m anci5t h]etics _h su* views z ^! 9 ! fir/ broa*+ ( _! h]esies4 ,_! design 0 to take (f ! awe & dread ( a future judgm5t1 & !reby to op5 a door to all lic5ti\sness ( life & dissolut5ess ( mann]s4 ,,ii4 ,consid] ! case ( ! deceiv$ :o suff] !mselves to be toss$ to & fro ) e w9d ( doctr9e4--,!y are suppos$ to be ignorantly1 & 9 a mann] bl9dly1 l$ on by o!rs1 o!rwise !y w\ld be r conf$]ates & confidants 9 manag+ ! deceit1 & s w\ld be m deceiv]s ?an deceiv$4 #a4 ,n[ z to ^? :o are s ignorantly impos$ ^u4 ,!y are m or less to blame1 accord+ z _! ignorance is m or less blamable2 & t1 aga91 w be m or less blamable1 accord+ z x is m or less affect$ or wilful4 ,!re are1 ,i ?9k1 ?ree cases :i* w take 9 all sorts ( m5 :o suff] !mselves to be deceiv$ 9 ?+s ( ?is k9d4 ,! fir/ is ( ^? :o h no opportunity1 no moral possibility ( in=m+ !mselves bett]2 ! second is ( ^? :o might in=m !mselves bett]1 b d n2 ! ?ird ( ^? :o might also be bett] in=m$1 b w n4 ,if !y be l *ildr5 toss$ to & fro ) e w9d ( doctr9e1 yet if !y are really *ildr5 9 und]/&+ & are ov]borne by o!rs 9 su* a way z is morally irresi/ible consid]+ _! circum/ances1 !n x seems to be _! mis=tune to be s impos$ ^u r ?an _! fault1 & s is n imputable4 #b4 ,a second case is ( ^? :o may in=m !mselves bett] b neglect to d x4 ,i suppose x to be m]ely neglect 9 !m1 n design4 ,p]haps !y h little or no leisure = inquiries2 !y are tak5 up ) worldly c>es & bus9ess4 ,!y h a v great e/eem & value = ! man :o s misleads !m1 & !y "k no bett]1 b swall[ ev]y?+ he says )\t consid]+2 or !y are n aw>e ( any ill consequ5ces ( ! doctr9e1 see or suspect no h>m 9 x4 ,!y are mu* to blame 9 ?is affair1 because ,god has giv5 !m ! faculty ( reason1 :i* ought n to be ?us left to lie dormant & useless4 ,m5 :o c be %>p en\gh 9 secul> affairs to prev5t be+ impos$ ^u may & ought to h "s gu>d ^u !mselves ) respect also to _! spiritual conc]nm5ts4 #c4 ,!re is yet a ?ird sort ( m51 worse ?an ! =m]1 :o suff] !mselves to be deceiv$ & might "k bett]1 b w n2 t is to say1 _! ignorance is affect$ & wilful1 !y love d>kness r ?an light because _! de$s are evil4 ,^! are su* z readily run 9 ) e w9d ( doctr9e :i* hits _! ta/e & *imes 9 ) _! fav\rite incl9ations4 ,!y admit ! doctr9e because !y l x1 & !y easily believe x true because !y w\ld h x s4 ,x is ) ?is k9d ( m5 t deceiv]s prevail mo/ & make _! h>ve/4 ,,iii4 ,"s advices prop] to prev5t our fall+ 9 ) ei!r4--,! be/ pres]vative 9 ?is case is an hone/ & good he>t1 well dispos$ t[>ds tru? & godl9ess1 hav+ no by-ends to s]ve1 no fav\rite lu/ or passion to indulge4 ,if any man is b will+ to "k & to d ,god's comm&m5ts1 he w easily disc]n 9 mo/ cases :e!r a doctr9e be ( ,god or :e!r x be ( m54 ,! evid5ces ( ! true religion & ( its ma9 doctr9es are s bright & /rong :5 c>efully att5d$ to1 t common s5se & reason are suffici5t to lead u1 :5 !re is no bias to mislead u4 ,= sev]al ye>s la/ pa/ rude & bold attacks h be5 made aga9/ ! important doctr9es ( ,*ri/ianity & aga9/ all reveal$ religion1 & ?is is :at !y are /ill c>ry+ on ) exquisite subtlety & craft9ess _m ways & ) a great deal ( fruitless pa9s & lab\r4 ,= ,i may h leave to suppose t no man c 9 ?is case be deceiv$ :o has n fir/ a desire to be s1 & is n ! dupe & bubble to 8 own lu/ & vices4--,dr4 ,wat]l&4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,speak+ ! ,tru? 9 ,love4--#a4 ,a diff]5t ?+ f ! irritat+ c&\r ( ! pr(ess$ fri5d4 #b4 ,implies an exp]im5tal k ( ! tru? & its spiritual mission4 #c4 ,is ! mo/ effectual way ( w9n+ a he>+ & ga9+ adh]5ts4 #d4 ,a me?od conspicu\sly exemplifi$ 9 ! tea*+ ( ,*ri/4 ,gr[? into ,*ri/ 9 ,love & ,tru?4 ,i4 ,! /&>d ( ,*ri/ian excell5ce--,*ri/'s head%ip4--#a4 ,! prom95t notion sugge/$ is ,8 rank 9 ! univ]se4 ,he rules z ,god 9 creation4 ,b evid5tly ! apo/le does n mean ?is 9 ! text4 ,we are to gr[ into ,him z ,head4 ,gr[? into ,*ri/'s ,godhead is impossible4 ,god-l we may1 ,god we _c ev5 by tru? & love1 become4 #b4 ,he is ! ,head z be+ ! ,s\rce ( spiritual life4 ,?is is impli$ 9 metaphor4 ,! highe/ life-p[]s--s5sation1 feel+1 ?\ght--come f ! bra94 ,to "o :o has read ! hi/ory ( ^? times1 !re is an emphatic tru? 9 ,*ri/'s be+ ! life ( ! _w4 ,! _w 0 l a raft becalm$ 9 ! tropics--"s ( its freight dead & bak+ 9 ! sun1 "s suck+ z if = moi/ure f dri$ casks1 & "s sadly1 fa9tly look+ = a sail4 ,*ri/'s com+ to ! _w 0 z life to ! dead1 imp>t+ new impulse to human he>t & human nature4 ,x 0 l ra9 & w9d com+ to t b>k--once m x cuts ! sea1 guid$ by a liv+ h&4 ,s also ) ea* man :o dr9ks ,*ri/'s ,_s4 ,he becomes a liv+ "*4 ,n su/a9$ on dogmas or tak5-up op9ions1 b alive ) ,*ri/4 #c4 ,he is ,head z *ief ( ! human race4 ,nev] _h ! _w se51 nev] aga9 w x see1 su* a "*4 ,humanity f\nd 9 ,him a g5ial soil1 & realis$ ,god's idea ( :at man 0 meant to be4 ,he is *ief4 ,no?+ comes ne> ,him4 ,,ii4 ,progress t[>ds ! /&>d ( ,*ri/ian excell5ce4--,we gr[ up into ,him 9 all ?+s4 #a4 ,gr[? 9 lik5ess to ,him4--,! human s\l 0 =m$ = gr[?1 & t gr[? is inf9ite4 ,! acorn gr[s into ! oak1 ! *ild into ! philosoph]4 ,& at dea? ! s\l is n decl9+2 x is z vigor\s z ev]4 ,h5ce no?+ b an inf9ite /&>d w measure ! gr[? ( ! s\l ( man4 #b4 ,gr[? 9 compreh5sion ( ,him4--,*ri/ is n compreh5sible at fir/4 ,words _c express ! awe ) :i* a man contemplates t "* :5 x is und]/ood4 ,?is is ! true h]oic1 ?is ! only ,god-l1 ?is ! real ,div9e4 ,f all types ( human excell5ce ,i h made my *oice = life & dea?--,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,! approv$ means ( gr[? ! mode ( progress4--,speak+ ! tru? 9 love4 ,tru? & love--& ^! jo9$4 ,to gr[ into ,*ri/ we mu/ h bo? traits ( "*4 ,w\ld y be l ,*ri/8 ,cultivate love ( beauty & t5d]ness4 ,8 s\l 0 alive to beauty4 ,he not$ ! ris+ & sett+ sun1 ! wav+ corn1 ! lily ( ! field4 ,8 0 love :i* insult c\ld n ruffle nor ribaldry embitt]1 & :i* only grew sweet] & sweet]4 ,w\ld y be l ,*ri/8 ,be true6 ,he nev] sw]v$4 ,he 0 a m>tyr to tru?4 ,w\ld ,he s(t5 d[n tru? = ! "y man :om ,he lov$1 or make x palatable8 ,no2 n = fri5d%ip1 n = love1 n = all ! lovely ?+s ?is _w has to %[4 ,"o ?+ ?\ lacke/3 sell all t ?\ ha/1 & di/ribute unto ! poor1 & ?\ %alt h treasure 9 heav53 & come1 foll[ ,me 7,m>k x4 #ag-bb2 ,luke xviii4 #ag-bc74 ,t 0 speak+ ! tru? 9 love4 ,!re is no good to be got out f ,*ri/1 except by be+ made l him4 ,!re is no p>don1 no bless+1 sep>ate f inw>d improvem5t4 ,sanctity ( "* alone blesses4 ,ea* man is 8 own hell & 8 own heav54 ,god ,himself _c bless y unless ,he gives y ,8 own "*4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ,law ( ,mutual ,dep5d5ce4 ,i4 ,?is text admoni%es u ( ! manifold in/rum5ts & ag5cies on ^: concurr5ce & h>moni\s action ! prosp]ity & ! p]fection ( ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* dep5d4--,x lik5s ! ,*ur* to t mo/ complicat$1 admirable ma*9e1 ! human body1 :i* only produces its prop] results1 ! pres]vation & com=t ( human life1 by ! heal?ful tone & "r p]=mance ( its v>i\s p[]s & functions4 ,we live1 & are at ease1 9 virtue ( ! s\nd condition & regul> op]ation ( all ! multitude ( p>ts & organs :i* compose our corporeal frame4 ,%\ld ! he>t refuse to circulate ! blood1 & to diffuse ?r\gh all ! v>i\s *annels ( int]-communication ) ! memb]s ( ! body its life-su/a9+ pulses1 dea? ensues 9 a mom5t4 ,,ii4 ,! same law ( mutual dep5d5ce reigns 9 improv$ civilis$ society4--,9 man1 social z well z individual1 ! body politic & social mu/ prosp]1 or its memb]s suff]4 ,! individual too _c suff] )\t inflict+1 by s mu*1 an injury on ! community4 ,! rul] & ! subject1 ! capitali/ & ! op]ative1 ! m]*ant1 ! f>m]1 ! s*ol> & ! artisan1 ! manufactur] & ! sailor1 p]=m functions alike indisp5sable to ! great result aim$ at or desir$ by all communities4 ,!y are mutually dep5d5t1 are indissolubly unit$ 9 int]e/ by ties n always visible1 b yet real & ess5tial to ! well-be+ ( all p>ties4 ,,iii4 ,i ha/5 to apply my subject to ! ,*ur*1 :]e ! text f9ds illu/ration yet m p]t95t & affect+4 ,! ,*ur* is a community1 organis$1 ) special ends to be accompli%$1 & end[$ ) special capabilities & adaptations1 yet hav+ _m po9ts ( resemblance to human society 9 g5]al4 ,all ! memb]s & all ! (fic]s ( ! ,*ur* are appo9t$ & hon\r$ ( ,god to be co-work]s ) ,himself1 co-ag5ts ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 ! edification ( ! body ( ,*ri/4 ,! pa/or1 n less 9 ! /udy1 :5 he ga!rs ?+s new & old f holy books & common1 ?an 9 ! pulpit or 9 break+ ! bread ( ! sacram5t at ! alt>1 or 9 ! sick-*amb]--all ! subord9ate lay m9i/ries devot$ to godly c\nsel1 to fai?ful admonition1 or to ! managem5t & conv]sation ( ! mat]ial int]e/s ( ! ,*ur*--! pi\s "m nurtur+ up h] *ildr5 9 ,god's love--! suff]] on a b$ ( langui%+1 giv+ =? bless$ examples ( pati5ce & resignation & fai?--! tea*] ( ! ,sabba? s*ool--!y :o1 9 ! ,_s1 lift up our joy\s songs ( praise 9 ! sanctu>y--all :o pray 9 ! closet or 9 ! congregation1 are1 & %\ld be deem$1 ess5tial p>ts ( t good1 great sy/em ?r\gh ^: wondr\s1 h>moni\s work+ ,god is pleas$ to r5ew & sanctify s\ls & tra9 !m up to be heirs ( glory4 ,:o1 9 ?is great co-p>tn]%ip = hon\r+ ,*ri/1 has any gr\nd ( compla9t8--! foot1 t x is n ! head8 ! eye1 t x is too feeble to d ! functions ( ! brawny arm8 ! e>s1 t !y _c d ! (fice ( locomotion8 ,e "p is indisp5sable4 ,none c say :i* is mo/ important 9 ,god's plan2 & a*ievem5ts1 ascrib$ ha/ily to ! eloqu5ce ( ! prea*]1 (t5 /& cr$it$ 9 ! record kept above to ! pray] ( fai?4--,dr4 ,ol94 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ag-bd4 ,a ,?or\gh ,moral ,trans=mation-- ,i4 ,contra/$ ) a =m] life ( s94--#a4 ,a /ate ( self-induc$ m5tal d>kness4 ,hav+ ! und]/&+ d>k5$1 4 4 4 because ( ! bl9dness ( _! he>t 7v]4 #ah74 ,infidelity is m a moral ?an a m5tal obliquity4 ,! m9d is d>k5$ because ! he>t is bad4 ,m5 d n see ! tru? because !y d n want to see x4 ,! light t w\ld lead to righte\sness & to ,god is p]si/5tly %ut out4 #b4 ,a /ate ( moral ins5sibility t ab&on$ ! s\l to ! reckless commission ( all k9ds ( s94--,:o be+ pa/ feel+ h giv5 !mselves ov] 4 4 4 to "w all uncleanness ) gre$9ess 7v]4 #ai74 ,s9 is made difficult to ! beg9n]4 ,! b>ri]s set up by a t5d] consci5ce1 ! w>n+s ( nature1 ! tea*+s ( provid5ce1 ! light ( revelation1 ! liv+ examples ( ! good1 h all to be brok5 d[n4 ,e>ly transgressions are arre/$ by ! remorse !y occasion2 b gradually ! safegu>ds are neglect$ & despis$1 until ! habit is acquir$ ( s9n+ = ! love ( s94 ,a _s ( recklessness ensues1 ! re9s are relax$ & !n ?r[n ^u ! neck ( ! passions1 & ! s\l is ab&on$ to ! indulg5ce ( all k9ds ( iniquity4 ,we are n wor/ at once4 ,! c\rse ( evil ,is ( su* slight s\rce an infant's h& ,might close its brea* ) clay2 ,b let ! /ream get deep]1 & we /rive 9 va9 ,to /em ! headlong torr5t4 #c4 ,a /ate t r5d]$ all m5tal activities wor?less4--,walk n z o!r ,g5tiles walk1 9 ! vanity ( _! m9d 7v]4 #ag74 ,! art ( "r ?9k+ 0 lo/4 ,= ! man t w n ?9k1 ?9k cle>ly & ju/ly1 ! calamities & ! raptures ( life1 ! bless+ & ! curse1 h no mean+4 ,!y evoke nei!r gratitude nor fe>4 ,! beauties ( nature1 z !y sp>kle 9 ! />s1 or %9e 9 ! fl[]s1 or gleam 9 ! col\r$ radiance ( ! firmam5t1 are unhe$$4 ,! voice ( ,god t speaks 9 ! ev5ts ( daily life has no lesson = him4 ,! s5ses1 :i* are int5d$ z ! av5ues ( light & tea*+ to ! s\l1 are dull$ by inaction1 clogg$ by sup9e indiff]5ce1 & pollut$ & damag$ by invet]ate s94 ,:5 ! reason is poison$ at its s\rce1 all its d$uctions are aimless & wor?less4 ,,ii4 ,effect$ by ! p]sonal k ( ! tru? 9 ,*ri/4--,b ye h n s le>n$ ,*ri/1 4 4 4 z ! tru? is 9 ,jesus 7v]s4 #bj1 #ba74 ,! ,gospel has introduc$ to ! _w ! pr9ciples ( a great moral *ange4 ,x ann\nces ,*ri/ z ! light ( ! _w--a light t %9es ?r\gh all ! realms ( human life4 ,! diseas$ reason is re/or$ to heal?1 ! intellectual faculties h n[ a !me wor?y ( _! noble/ ex]cise1 & are made /rong] & m reliable by be+ employ$ on su* a !me1 & ! moral nature is lift$ into a pur] region ( ?\ght & exp]i5ce4 ,! _w is to be trans=m$ by ! moral trans=mation ( ! individual1 & t trans=mation is effect$ only by ! tru? & a p]sonal fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,involves ! r5unciation ( ! corrupt+ elem5ts ( ! =m] life4--,t ye put (f 4 4 4 ! old man1 :i* is corrupt 7v]4 #bb74 ,! inw>d *ange is evid5c$ by ! outw>d life4 ,! old man dies1 be+ conqu]$ by ! new4 ,corruption & decay m>k$ e feature ( ! old ,g5tile life4 ,x 0 gangr5$ ) vice4 ,x 0 a life ( fle%ly pleasure1 & c\ld end 9 only "o way--9 disappo9tm5t & mis]y4 ,! new moral ord] inaugurat$ by ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ effect$ a revolution 9 human affairs1 & ! corrupt+ elem5ts ( ! old ord] mu/ be we$$ out & put away4 ,an excell5t man 9 ,london kept an in/itution ne> ! ,sev5 ,dials at 8 own exp5se4 ,he sp5t 8 nights 9 br++ ! homeless boys f ! /reets into x4 ,:5 !y came 9 he photograph$ !m1 & !n !y 7 wa%$1 clo!d1 & educat$4 ,:5 he s5t "o out1 hav+ taught him a trade1 he photograph$ him aga94 ,! *ange 0 m>vell\s1 & 0 a con/ant rem9d] ( :at _h be5 done = him4 ,! *ange effect$ 9 u by ! grace ( ,god n only contra/s ) our =m] life1 b %\ld tea* u to hate & put away its corrupt+ s9s4 ,,iv4 ,evid5c$ 9 inve/+ ! s\l ) ! new life ,div9ely creat$ & con/antly receiv+ progressive r5ewal by ! ,_s 7v]s4 #bc1 #bd74--;,x is a cont9ual rejuv5ation ! apo/le describes2 ! v]b is pres5t 9 t5se1 & ! newness impli$ is t ( rec5cy & y\?1 newness 9 po9t ( age4 ,b ! new man to be put on is ( a new k9d & ord]4 ,x is put on :5 ! ,*ri/ian way ( life is adopt$1 :5 we ent] p]sonally into ! new humanity f\nd$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,?us two di/9ct conceptions ( ! life ( fai? are plac$ be=e our m9ds4 ,x consi/s1 on ! "o h&1 ( a quick5+ con/antly r5ew$ 9 ! spr+s ( our individual ?\ght & w2 & x is at ! same "t ! assumption ( ano!r nature1 ! inve/iture ( ! s\l ) ! ,div9e "* & =m ( its be+4 ,! inw>d reception ( ,*ri/'s ,_s is att5d$ by ! outw>d assumption ( ,8 "* z our call+ among/ m54 ,! man ( ! com+ times w n be a!i/ic or agno/ic2 he w be dev\t2 n practis+ ! _w's e?ics ) ! ,*ri/ian's cre$2 he w be upright & g5]\s1 manly & ,god-l 7,f9dlay74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,religion is a complete r5ewal ( ! s\l4 #b4 ,! s\l is r5ew$ by ! in/rum5tality ( ! tru?4 #c4 ,! r5ewal ( ! s\l is ! r5ewal ( ! outw>d life4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ag-ai4 ,! ,g5tile ,life--a ,w>n+4 ,i4 ,! ,g5tiles walk$ 9 ! vanity ( _! m9ds4--,! false deities ! ,g5tiles wor%ipp$ are call$ vanities4 ,! preval5ce ( idolatry is a melan*oly pro( ( ! depravity ( human nature4 ,a!ism & idolatry proce$ n f ! want ( suffici5t evid5ce t !re is "o et]nal1 all-p]fect ,be+1 b f t corruption ( he>t :i* bl9ds ! und]/&+ & p]v]ts ! judgm5t4 ,,ii4 ,! hea!ns 7 d>k5$ 9 _! und]/&+4--,n 9 respect ( natural ?+s1 = 9 useful arts & lib]al sci5ces _m ( !m greatly excell$2 b 9 respect ( moral tru? & obligation4 ,_! d>kness 0 ow+1 n solely to ! want ( revelation1 b to ! want ( an hone/ & good he>t4 ,religion consi/s n m]ely 9 a k ( & ass5t to ,div9e tru?s1 b 9 su* con=mity ( he>t to _! nature & design1 & 9 su* a view ( _! reality & importance z w br+ ! :ole man "u _! gov]nm5t4 ,,iii4 ,!y 7 ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god4--,!y walk$ accord+ to ! c\rse ( ! _w1 n accord+ to ! w ( ,god4 ,_! ali5ation 0 ?r\gh ignorance4 ,p>ticul> wrong actions may be excus$ on ! gr\nd ( unavoidable ignorance4 ,?is ignorance _h its f\ndation 9 ! ob/9acy & p]v]s5ess ( ! m9d4 ,su* a k9d ( ignorance1 be+ 9 itself crim9al1 w n excuse ! s9s :i* foll[ f x4 ,,iv4 ,!y 7 become pa/ feel+4--,?is is else:]e express$ by a consci5ce se>$ ) a hot iron4 ,by a c\rse ( iniquity ! s9n] acquires /rong habits ( vice4 ,z vici\s habits ga9 /r5g?1 fe>1 %ame1 & remorse abate4 ,repeat$ violations ( consci5ce blunt its s5sibility & break its p[]4 ,v4 ,!y gave !mselves ov] to lascivi\sness4--,if we break ov] ! re/ra9ts ! ,gospel lays ^u is1 & mock ! t]rors x holds up to our view1 we n only discov] a great vitiosity ( m9d1 b run to great] l5g?s 9 ! practice ( iniquity4 ,z wat]1 :5 x has brok5 ?r\gh its m\nds1 ru%es on ) m impetu\s =ce ?an ! natural /ream1 s ! corruptions ( ! human he>t1 :5 !y h borne d[n ! re/ra9ts ( religion1 press =w>d ) m viol5t rapidity1 & make m awful deva/ation 9 ! s\l ?an :]e ^! re/ra9ts _h nev] be5 kn[n4 ,reflections4--#a4 ,h[ extremely dang]\s x is to cont9ue 9 s9 "u ! ,gospel4 #b4 ,y h ne$ to gu>d aga9/ ! beg9n+s ( s94 #c4 ,*ri/ians mu/ be wat*ful le/ !y be l$ away by ! influ5ce ( corrupt example4 #d4 ,religion lies mu* 9 ! temp] ( ! m9d4--,la?rop4 ,v]s4 #ag1 #ah4 ,! ,life ( ,god4 ,i4 ,!re is b "o righte\sness1 ! life ( ,god2 !re is b "o s91 & t is be+ ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god4--,"o man may commit diff]5t sorts ( s9s f ano!r--"o may lie1 ano!r may /eal2 "o may be pr\d1 ano!r may be covet\s2 b all ^! diff]5t s9s come f ! same root ( s91 !y are all fl[]s (f ! same plant4 ,& ,/4 ,paul tells u :at t "o root ( s91 :at t same devil's plant1 is1 :i* produces all s9 9 ,*ri/ian bre?r54 ,x is t we are e "o ( u worse ?an we ought to be1 worse ?an we "k h[ to be1 &1 /range/ ( all1 worse t we wi% or l to be4 ,j z f> z we are l ! hea!n ( old1 we %all be worse ?an we "k h[ to be4 ,= we are all ready en\gh to turn hea!ns aga91 at any mom5t4 ,!y 7 ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god--t is1 !y became /rang]s to ,god's life2 !y =got :at ,god's life & "* 0 l2 or if !y ev5 did awake a mom5t1 & recollect dimly :at ,god 0 l1 !y hat$ t ?\ght4 ,!y hat$ to ?9k t ,god 0 :at ,he 01 & %ut _! eyes & /opp$ _! e>s z fa/ z possible4 ,& :at happ5$ to !m 9 ! meantime8 ,:at 0 ! fruit ( _! wilfully =gett+ :at ,god's life 08 ,/4 ,paul tells u t !y fell into ! mo/ horrible s9s--s9s too dreadful & %ameful to be spok5 (2 & t _! common life1 ev5 :5 !y did n run into su* fe>ful evils1 0 pr(ligate1 fi]ce1 & mis]able4 ,& yet ,/4 ,paul tells u all ! :ile !y knew ! judgm5t ( ,god1 t ^? :o d su* ?+s are wor?y ( dea?4 ,,ii4 ,^! m5 saw t man ought to be l ,god2 !y saw t ,god 0 righte\s & good2 & !y saw1 !re=e1 t unrighte\sness & s9 mu/ end 9 ru9 & ev]la/+ mis]y4--,s mu* ,god _h taught !m1 b n mu* m2 b to ,/4 ,paul ,he _h taught m4 ,^? wise & righte\s hea!n c\ld %[ _! s9ful neighb\rs t s9 0 dea?1 & t ,god 0 righte\s2 b !y c\ld n tell !m h[ to rise out ( ! dea? ( s9 into ,god's life ( righte\sness4 ,!y c\ld prea* ! t]rors ( ! law1 b !y did n "k ! good news ( ! ,gospel1 & !re=e !y did n succe$2 !y did n conv]t _! neighb\rs to ,god4 ,!n came ,/4 ,paul & prea*$ to ! v same p1 & he did conv]t !m to ,god2 = he _h good news = !m1 ( ?+s :i* prophets & k+s _h desir$ to see1 & _h n se5 !mselves1 & to he>1 & _h n he>d !m4 ,& s ,god1 & ! life ( ,god1 0 manife/$ 9 ! fle% & reasonable s\l ( a man2 & f t "t !re is no d\bt :at ! life ( ,god is1 = ! life ( ,god is ! life ( ,*ri/4 ,!re is no d\bt n[ :at ,god is l1 = ,god is l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,n[ :at is ! ev]la/+ life ( ,god1 :i* ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ liv$ p]fectly1 & :i* ,he c & w make e "o ( u live1 9 proportion z we give up our he>ts & wills to ,him1 & ask ,him to take *>ge ( u & %ape u & tea* u8 ,& ,god is p]fect love1 because ,he is p]fect righte\sness2 = ,8 love & ,8 ju/ice are n two diff]5t ?+s1 two diff]5t p>ts ( ,god1 z "s say1 :o fancy t ,god's ju/ice _h to be satisfi$ 9 "o way & ,8 love 9 ano!r1 & talk ( ,god z if ,8 ju/ice f\ght aga9/ ,8 love1 & desir$ ! dea? ( a s9n]1 & !n ,8 love f\ght aga9/ ,8 ju/ice1 & desir$ to save a s9n]4 ,! old hea!n did n l su* a life1 !re=e !y did n l to reta9 ,god 9 _! k4 ,!y knew t man ought to be l ,god2 & ,/4 ,paul says !y ought to h kn[n :at ,god 0 l--t ,he 0 love2 = ,/4 ,paul told !m ,he left n ,himself )\t witness1 9 t ,he s5t ra9 & fruitful seasons1 fill+ _! he>ts ) food & gladness4 ,t 01 9 ,/4 ,paul's eyes1 ,god's pla9e/ witness ( ,himself--! sign t ,god 0 love1 mak+ ,8 sun %9e on ! j & on ! unju/1 & good to ! un?ankful & ! evil--9 "o ^w1 p]fect1 because ,he is p]fect love4 ,b !y pref]r$ to be selfi%1 covet\s1 envi\s1 rev5geful1 delight+ to indulge !mselves 9 fil?y pleasures1 to oppress & defraud ea* o!r4 ,,iv4 ,god is love4--,z ,i told y j n[1 ! hea!n ( old might h kn[n t1 if !y *ose to op5 _! eyes & see4 ,b !y w\ld n see4 ,!y 7 d>k1 cruel1 & unlov+1 & !re=e !y fanci$ t ,god 0 d>k1 cruel1 & unlov+ also4 ,!y did n love love1 & !re=e !y did n love ,god1 = ,god is love4 ,& !re=e !y did n love ea* o!r1 b liv$ 9 hatr$ & suspicion & selfi%ness & d>kness4 ,!y 7 b hea!n4 ,b if ev5 !y ought to h kn[n t ,god 0 love1 h[ mu* m we8 ,= we "k ( a de$ ( ,god's love1 su* z ^? poor hea!n nev] dream$ (4 ,& !n1 if we h ,god abid+ ) u1 & fill+ u ) ,8 et]nal life1 :at m d we ne$ = life1 or dea?1 or et]nity1 or et]nities ( et]nities8 ,= we %all live 9 & ) & by ,god1 :o c nev] die or *ange1 an ev]la/+ life ( love4--,c4 ,k+sley4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,pa/ ,feel+4--#a4 ,?\gh orig9al s9 has seiz$ ^u ! :ole s\l1 yet ! ,"l has kept s mu* k ( ,himself & ( "r & wrong 9 ! und]/&+ ( m5 z !y may "k :5 !y s91 & s mu* ( consci5ce z to accuse or excuse accord+ to ! nature ( ! fact1 :]eupon foll[s grief or joy 9 _! affections4 ,wick$ m5 may arrive at su* a height ( s9 z to h no s5se ( s91 no grief1 nor *eck1 nor *all5ge f consci5ce f x4 #b4 ,a wat*ful consci5ce do+ its duty is ! /ronge/ re/ra9t f s92 & :]e t is n1 all o!r re/ra9ts w s]ve = little purpose4 ,= a man to be giv5 ov] to lascivi\sness )\t *eck or *all5ge argues a great height ( impiety4 #c4 ,z ^u s5seless /upidity ( consci5ce !re foll[s an unsatiabl5ess 9 s9n+ especially 9 ! s9 ( uncleanness1 s :5 a man comes to ?is1 he is !n arriv$ at ! greate/ height ( s9 unto :i* ! hea!ns1 de/itute ( ! k ( ,god1 ev] atta9$4--,f]gusson4 ,v]s4 #bj-bd4 ,putt+ (f ! ,old ,nature & putt+ on ! ,new4 ,i4 ,! *ange "h spok5 ( is radically seat$ 9 ! m9d4--,^! t]ms d n import ! creation ( new p[]s & faculties1 b ! introduction ( new temp]s & qualities4 ,! r5ovation enlight5s ! eyes ( ! und]/&+1 & gives new appreh5sions ( ,div9e ?+s4 ,x purifies ! affections & directs !m to _! prop] objects4 ,!re are new purposes & resolutions4 ,,ii4 ,he :o is r5ew$ puts (f ! old man4--,! new _s is opposite to s9 & /rives aga9/ x4 ,! ,*ri/ian mortifies ! affections & lu/s ( ! fle% because he has f\nd !m deceitful4 ,he 9 delib]ate & he>ty purpose r5\nces all s94 ,he ab/a9s f ! appe>ance ( evil4 ,,iii4 ,he puts on ! new man4--,z ! =m] signifies a corrupt temp] & conv]sation1 s ! latt] mu/ int5d a holy & virtu\s disposition & "*4 ,! new man is r5ew$ 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess4 ,he n only ceases to d evil1 b le>ns to d well4 ,,iv4 ,! patt]n accord+ to :i* ! new man is =m$ is ! image ( ,god4--,! lik5ess mu/ be und]/ood ) limitations4 ,! image ( ,god 9 u be>s no resemblance to ! p]fections 9 ! ,div9e nature1 su* z imm5sity1 immutability1 & indep5d5ce4 ,!re are "s ess5tial prop]ties ( ! new man to :i* !re is no?+ analog\s 9 ! ,deity4 ,rev]5ce1 ob$i5ce1 tru/1 & resignation are excell5cies 9 rational creatures2 b _c be ascrib$ to ! ,creator4 ,9 ^? moral p]fections 9 :i* ! new man is made l ,god !re is only a fa9t resemblance1 n an equality4 ,! new man resembles ,god 9 m]cy & goodness1 9 hol9ess1 9 tru?4 ,v4 ,?is great *ange is effect$ by ! ,gospel4--,x 0 ! consequ5ce ( _! hav+ le>n$ ,*ri/4 ,! fir/ production & improvem5t ( ?is *ange is ! "w ( ,div9e grace1 & ! ,_s ( ,god works on ! s\l by means ( ! ,^w4 ,to ?is *ange ! use ( means & ! grace ( ,god are bo? necess>y4 ,,vi4 ,! *ange is great4--,let none imag9e he is a subject ( ?is *ange m]ely because he ent]ta9s "s new s5tim5ts1 feels transi5t emotions1 or has r5\nc$ "s ( 8 =m] guilty practices4 ,! real nature & ess5ce ( conv]sion is ! same 9 all4--,la?rop4 ,religi\s ,affections are att5d$ ) a ,*ange ( ,nature4 ,i4 ,:at is conv]sion8--#a4 ,a *ange ( nature4 #b4 ,a p]man5t *ange4 #c4 ,a univ]sal *ange4 #d4 ,a union ( ,god's _s ) ! faculties ( ! s\l4 #e4 ,*ri/ by ,8 grace sav+ly lives 9 ! s\l4 ,,ii4 ,its connection ) sanctification4--#a4 ,all ! affections & discov]ies subsequ5t to ! fir/ conv]sion are trans=m+4 #b4 ,?is trans=mation ( nature is cont9u\s until ! end ( life1 :5 x is br\ght to p]fection 9 glory4 ,,iii4 ,reflections4--#a4 ,all[ance mu/ be made = ! natural temp]4 #b4 ,affections :i* h no abid+ effect are n spiritual & graci\s4 #c4 ,9 "s way x w be evid5t1 ev5 to o!rs1 t ! true disciple has be5 ) ,jesus4--,lewis ,o4 ,?ompson4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,_s1 a ,new ,_s4 ,i4 ,!re are "s *anges 9 m5 :i* come n up to ! r5ew$ _s1 & yet are too (t5 re/$ 94--#a4 ,! assum+ ( a new "n & pr(ession is a v diff]5t ?+ f a sav+ *ange 9 ! temp] ( ! m9d4 ,we may be ( any pr(ession1 & yet be unr5ew$4 ,p value !mselves ^u we>+ ! ,*ri/ian "n1 in/ead ( t ( ,pagan1 or ,jew1 or ,mahometan2 or ^u be+ /yl$ ,papi/s or ,prote/ants2 or ^u _! atta*+ !mselves to "o or ano!r not$ p>ty1 into :i* ^! are subdivid$1 & ^u su* a new appellation !y are too ready to imag9e t !y are new m53 :]eas we may g ! r\nd ( all pr(essions1 & /ill h ! old nature rema9+ 9 full =ce4 #b4 ,a b>e re/ra9t ^u ! corrupt _s & temp] w n come up to ?is r5ovation1 ?\gh ! "o may sometimes be mi/ak5 = ! o!r4 ,! light ( nature may possess consci5ce aga9/ _m evils1 or a sob] education lay su* a bridle ^u ! corrupt incl9ation z w keep x 9 = a season1 ! fe> ( puni%m5t or ( %ame & reproa* may suppress ! outw>d crim9al act1 :ile ! he>t is full ( rav5+ & wick$ness4 ,!re=e1 ?\gh x is a pla9 sign ( an unr5ew$ m9d if a man live 9 any c\rse ( gross s91 yet x is n safe to conclude m]ely f re/ra9ts t a man is truly r5ew$4 #c4 ,a p>tial *ange 9 ! temp] itself w n am\nt to su* a r5ovation z makes a true ,*ri/ian4 ,inde$1 9 "o s5se ! *ange is b p>tial 9 any 9 ?is life2 !re w be rema9s ( disord] 9 all ! p[]s ( ! s\l1 s z to exclude a pret5ce to absolute p]fection4 ,x is n en\gh to h ! m9d fill$ ) s\nd k & useful notions1 nor b>ely to give a dead ass5t to ! doctr9es ( ! ,gospel1 unless we believe ) ! he>t1 & ! w & affections be br\ght "u ! p[] ( ^? tru?s2 & ev5 "h !re may be "s alt]ation1 & yet a man n be r5ew$4 ,nor is x suffici5t t we %\ld f9d ourselves dispos$ to "s p>ts ( goodness1 :ile our he>ts are utt]ly av]se to o!rs :i* are equally pla94 ,& !re=e1 ?\gh we %\ld be ( a c\rte\s1 peaceable1 & k9d temp] t[>ds m52 ?\gh we %\ld be incl9$ to practise ju/ice1 lib]ality1 tru?1 & hone/y 9 our transactions ) !m1 & to temp]ance & *a/ity 9 our p]sonal conduct2 ?\gh ^! are excell5t bran*es ( ! ,*ri/ian _s2 yet if !re be n a "r temp] t[>ds ,god also1 if ! fe> & love ( ,god are n ! rul+ pr9ciples ( ! s\l1 !re is an ess5tial defect 9 ! ,*ri/ian _s4 ,,ii4 ,a p>ticul> view ( ?is r5ovation 9 "s pr9cipal acts ( ! m9d4--#a4 ,! m9d comes to h diff]5t appreh5sions ( ?+s1 su* z x _h n be=e4 ,! new creation beg9s ) light1 z ! old is repres5t$ to d4 ,light be>+ 91 & ! m9d be+ fix$ 9 att5tion1 man disc]ns ! great corruption ( 8 he>t1 & ! badness ( ! pr9ciples & ends :i* gov]n$ him 9 ! appe>ances ( goodness1 ^u :i* he valu$ himself be=e4 ,& s ! excell5cy & suitabl5ess ( ,*ri/1 9 all ,8 (fices1 & ! necessity ( real1 inw>d hol9ess1 appe> 9 q ano!r mann] to 8 s\l ?an hi!rto4 #b4 ,! practical judgm5t is alt]$4 ,?is light1 %9+ ) cle>ness & /r5g? into ! m9d1 unsettles & *anges ! :ole practical judgm5t by :i* a man suff]$ himself to be gov]n$ be=e 9 ! matt]s ( 8 s\l4 ,he judges ^? tru?s ( religion to be real :i* once _h no m =ce ) him ?an d\btful conclusions1 & accord+ly he _c satisfy himself any long] b>ely n to disbelieve !m1 b gives a firm & lively ass5t to !m4 #c4 ,a new turn is giv5 to ! reason+ faculty1 & a new use made ( x4 ,:5 ! ,^w ( ,god is mighty x ca/s d[n imag9ations2 s we r5d] ! orig9al ^w 7#b ,cor4 x4 #e74 ,x prop]ly signifies reason+s4 ,n t ! faculty itself is alt]$1 or t :5 m5 beg9 to be religi\s !y lay aside reason+2 !n 9 tru? !y act ) ! highe/ reason2 !y reason mo/ ju/ly & mo/ wor?y ( _! natures4 ,b n[ ! wrong bias1 :i* 0 ^u ! reason+ faculty f old prejudices & head/rong incl9ations1 is 9 a good measure tak5 (f2 s t in/ead ( its be+ press$ at all adv5tures into ! s]vice ( s91 x is employ$ a bett] way1 & concludes ) m tru? & imp>tiality4 #d4 ,!re is an alt]ation 9 man's gov]n+ aim1 or *ief end4 ,?is is l ! c5tre1 to :i* all inf]ior aims & p>ticul> pursuits t5d4 ,! orig9al end ( a reasonable creature mu/ be to enjoy ! fav\r ( ,god z 8 supreme happ9ess1 to be acceptable & pleas+ to ,him4 ,by ! disposition ( deprav$ nature we are gone (f f ?is c5tre1 & h *ang$ our bias1 f ,god to creat$ good1 to ! pleas+ ( ! fle%1 to ! gratification ( our own hum\r1 or to ! obta9+ ( "s pres5t satisfaction1 accord+ to ! prevail+ dictate ( fancy or appetite4 ,?is makes ! greate/ turn t c be 9 ! _s ( ! m9d2 all mu/ be out ( c\rse till ?is be set "r4 ,n[ x is ! mo/ ess5tial "p ( ! new nature to br+ a s9n] 9 ?is respect to himself1 t is1 to br+ him back to ,god4 ,all ! light he receives1 all ! rectification ( 8 judgm5t1 is 9 ord] to ?is2 & :5 ?is is well settl$1 ev]y?+ else1 :i* 0 out ( c\rse be=e1 w return to its "r *annel4 #e4 ,!re is h]eupon a new det]m9ation to su* a c\rse ( act+ z w mo/ effectually secure ?is end4 ,z long z ?is _w is ! *ief good :i* a man has 9 view1 he contrives ! be/ ways he c ?9k ( to promote 8 p>ticul> ends 9 x4 ,b :5 ! fav\r ( ,god comes to h ! pr9cipal %>e 9 8 e/eem1 he c>efully exam9es & he>tily cons5ts to ! prescrib$ t]ms ( mak+ t sure4 ,n[ he is desir\s to be f\nd 9 ,*ri/ ^u any t]ms4 #f4 ,! ex]cise ( ! affections becomes v diff]5t4 ,a *ange w appe> 9 ?is respect1 ?r\gh ! diff]5t turns ( 8 condition z well z 9 ! prevail+ t5or ( 8 practice4 ,:ile a man is a /rang] to ,god & bl9d to ! int]e/s ( 8 s\l1 he is little conc]n$ h[ matt]s lie betwe5 ,god & him4 ,b a s9n] come to himself is mo/ t5d]ly conc]n$ at any?+ t r5d]s 8 int]e/s 9 ,god d\btful or br+s 8 cov5ant-relation into "q2 & no?+ sets ! spr+s ( godly sorr[ fl[+ s mu* z ! consci\sness ( guilt1 or ( any unwor?y behavi\r to ,god4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,let u s]i\sly exam9e our own m9ds1 :e!r we c disc]n su* an alt]ation made 9 our _s4 #b4 ,if we mu/ answ] 9 ! negative1 or h j gr\nd to fe> x1 yet let u n despair ( a *ange /ill1 b apply ourselves spe$ily 9 ! appo9t$ way to seek aft] x4 #c4 ,let ! be/ reta9 a s5se ( ! imp]fection ( ! new nature 9 !m1 & ( _! obligation /ill to cultivate x1 till x arrive at p]fection4--,dr4 ,evans4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #be-cb4 ,*ri/ian ,pr9ciples appli$ to ,common ,life4 ,let u put ^! pr9ciples into ! =m ( concrete precepts4 ,i4 ,be tru?ful4--,putt+ away ly+1 speak e man tru?1 4 4 4 = we are memb]s "o ( ano!r 7v]4 #be74 ,society is s cle>ly weld$ toge!r & int]dep5d5t t ! evil effects ( a falsehood n only damage o!rs b reb\nd ultimately t[>ds ! man :o utt]$ x4 ,a lie is a brea* ( promise2 = :osoev] s]i\sly addresses 8 disc\rse to ano!r tacitly promises to speak ! tru?1 because he kn[s ! tru? is expect$4 ,tru? nev] 0 indebt$ to a lie4 ,9 ! records ( all human affairs1 writes ,fr\de1 x _c be too (t5 insi/$ on t two k9ds ( tru?s run = ev] side by side1 or r cross+ 9 & out ) ea* o!r =m ! w>p & wo( ( ! col\r$ web we call hi/ory3 ! "o ! lit]al & et]nal tru?s correspond+ to ! et]nal & z yet undiscov]$ laws ( fact2 ! o!r ! tru?s ( feel+ & ?\ght1 :i* embody !mselves ei!r 9 di/ort$ pictures ( outw>d ?+s or 9 "s entirely new creation--sometimes m\ld+ & %ap+ hi/ory2 sometimes tak+ ! =m ( h]oic biography1 tradition1 or popul> leg5d4 ,,ii4 ,avoid s9ful ang]4--,be ye angry1 & s9 n3 4 4 4 nei!r give place to ! devil 7v]s4 #bf1 #bg74 ,ang] is n =bidd54 ,a nature ard5t = tru? & ju/ice burns ) indignation aga9/ cruelty & wrong4 ,b x is a dang]\s passion ev5 = ! be/ ( m51 & is apt to exce$ ! limits ( prud5ce & affection4 ,to nurse our wra? & brood ov] our imag9$ wrongs is to give place to ! devil1 :o is ev] ne> to bl[ up ! dy+ emb]s ( our ang]4 ,plut>* tells u x 0 an anci5t rule ( ! ,py?agoreans t1 if at any "t !y happ5$ to be provok$ by ang] to abusive language1 be=e ! sun set !y w\ld take ea* o!r's h&s1 & embrac+ make up _! qu>rel4 ,! ,*ri/ian mu/ n be beh9d ! pagan 9 placability & =giv5ess4 ,,iii4 ,be hone/4--,let him t /ole /eal no m3 b r let him lab\r 7v]4 #bh74 ,laz9ess is a fruitful s\rce ( di%one/y1 & is itself di%one/4 ,!re are s5sitive natures to :om x is v difficult to be di%one/4 ,9 ,abraham ,l9coln's y\?ful days he 0 a /orekeep]'s cl]k4 ,once1 aft] he _h sold a woman a little bill ( goods & receiv$ ! money1 he f\nd on look+ ov] ! acc\nt aga9 t %e _h giv5 him six & a qu>t] c5ts too mu*4 ,! money burn$ 9 8 h&s until he _h lock$ ! %op & />t$ on a walk ( sev]al miles 9 ! night to make re/itution be=e he slept4 ,on ano!r occasion1 aft] weigh+ & deliv]+ a p\nd ( tea1 he f\nd a small weight ^u ! scales4 ,he imm$iately weigh$ out ! quantity ( tea :i* he _h innoc5tly defraud$ ! cu/om]1 & w5t 9 se>* = h]1 8 s5sitive consci5ce n p]mitt+ any delay4 ,! ?ief is n re=m$ & made an indu/ri\s work] by simply %[+ him ! advantages ( hone/y4 ,! apo/le appeals to a high] motive--sympa?y = ! ne$y--,t he may h to give to him t ne$e?4 ,let ! _s ( love & bro!rhood be ar\s$1 & ! indol5t become dilig5t1 ! pilf]] hone/4 ,,iv4 ,be circumspect 9 spee*4--,let no corrupt communication proce$ out ( y\r m\? 7v]4 #bi74 ,! possession ( a human tongue is an imm5se responsibility4 ,inf9ite good or mis*ief lies 9 its p[]4 ,! apo/le does n simply =bid injuri\s words2 he puts an emb>go on all t is n positively useful4 ,n t he requires all ,*ri/ian spee* to be grave & s]i\s4 ,x is ! m]e talk1 :e!r frivol\s or pomp\s--spok5 f ! pulpit or ! easy-*air--! incont95ce ( tongue1 ! flux ( s5seless1 graceless1 unpr(itable utt]ance1 t he desires to arre/ 7,f9dlay74 ,v4 ,grieve n ! ,holy ,_s 7v]4 #cj74--,p]haps 9 no?+ d we grieve ! ,_s m ?an by fooli% & unpr(itable spee*1 or by li/5+ will+ly & )\t prote/ to idle gossip & un*>itable backbit+4 ,8 seal+ ( our he>ts becomes fa9t]1 & our spiritual life decl9es1 z we become indiscreet & va9 9 spee*4 ,,vi4 ,gu>d aga9/ a malici\s disposition4--,let all bitt]ness1 wra?1 ang]1 clam\r1 & evil speak+ be put away1 ) all malice 7v]4 #ca74 ,malice is badness ( disposition1 ! aptness to envy & hatr$1 :i* ap>t f any special occasion is always ready to break out 9 bitt]ness & wra?4 ,bitt]ness is malice %>p5$ to a po9t & direct$ aga9/ ! exasp]at+ object4 ,wra? & ang] are synonym\s1 ! =m] be+ ! passionate outbur/ ( res5tm5t 9 rage1 ! latt] ! settl$ indignation ( ! aggriev$ s\l4 ,clam\r & rail+ give audible expression to ^! & _! k9dr$ temp]s4 ,clam\r is a l\d self-ass]tion ( ! angry man :o w make e "o he> 8 grievance2 :ile ! rail] c>ries ! w> ( ! tongue into 8 enemy's camp & v5ts 8 displeasure 9 abuse & insult4 ,nev] to return evil = evil & rail+ = rail+1 b contr>iwise bless+--?is is "o ( ! lessons mo/ difficult to fle% & blood 7,f9dlay74 ,,vii4 ,*]i% a =giv+ _s4--,be ye k9d1 4 4 4 =giv+ "o ano!r1 ev5 z ,god ha? =giv5 y 7v]4 #cb74 ,x is man-l to res5t an injury2 x is ,*ri/-l to =give x4 ,x is a triumph ( ,div9e grace :5 ! man :o has suff]$ ! injury is ! mo/ eag] to effect a reconciliation4 ,dean ,hook relates he 0 once ask$ to see a g5tleman :o _h ill-treat$ him4 ,f\nd him v ?9 & ill4 ,told me t he 0 consci\s t 8 feel+s & conduct _h n be5 t[>ds me :at !y ought to h be5 = ye>s4 ,i told him t :5ev] !re 0 a qu>rel !re 7 sure to be faults on bo? sides1 & t !re mu/ be no "q z to ! m or less1 b ! =giv5ess mu/ be mutual4 ,i kiss$ 8 h&1 & we wept & pray$ toge!r4 ,o ,god1 h m]cy on him & me = ,jesu's sake6 ,i h _h a ta/e ( heav5 :]e "p ( our joy w surely consi/ 9 our reconciliations4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,religion gov]ns ! :ole man4 #b4 ,true religion is int5sely practical4 #c4 ,religion gives a nameless *>m to ! commone/ duties4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #be4 ,tru? betwe5 ,man & ,man4 ,i4 ,! duty ( v]acity "h recomm5d$4--#a4 ,tru? is to be obs]v$ 9 common conv]sation4 ,p h m special ne$1 9 "s respects1 to be admoni%$ ( _! obligations inviolably to ma9ta9 tru? "h2 = _m are m ready to all[ !mselves to transgress 9 :at !y acc\nt trivial in/ances ?an ^u solemn occasions2 & yet by su* beg9n+s way is made = ! disreg>d ( tru?1 9 ! mo/ consid]able matt]s1 9 process ( "t4 #b4 ,tru? %\ld be ma9ta9$ 9 be>+ te/imony4 ,a consci5ti\s reg>d to tru? w engage u to be v c>eful t we spread no?+ to ! less5+ or reproa* ( our neighb\r ( :i* we h n good assurance2 t we publi% n a defamation ^u he>say1 nor take up1 )\t suffici5t gr\nds1 a report aga9/ our neighb\r4 ,if we are call$ to give public te/imony betwe5 man & man1 a s9c]e respect to tru? w engage u to a c>eful recollection1 be=e we give our te/imony1 z to :at we c say ^u ! matt]4 ,x w dispose to lay aside affection on "o h& & prejudice on ! o!r1 & imp>tially to relate ! true /ate ( ?+s z f> z we c be> witness to !m1 nak$ly to repres5t facts z !y h come )9 our notice4 #c4 ,tru? mu/ be ex]cis$ 9 our promises & engagem5ts1 & v]acity requires two ?+s 9 relation to !m3 7#a7 ,t we really int5d to p]=m !m :5 !y are made2 7#b7 ,t we are c>eful ( p]=mance aft] !y are made4 ,,ii4 ,! reason ! apo/le gives = ! inviolable ma9t5ance ( tru?3 because we are memb]s "o ( ano!r4--#a4 ,?is argum5t is applicable to mank9d 9 g5]al4 ,we are memb]s "o ( ano!r1 z we p>take ( ! same human nature1 & 9 t respect are ^u a level4 ,we are memb]s ( society 9 common1 entitl$ to ! same rights1 claims1 & expectations "o f ano!r z m51 & are mutually helpful & subs]vi5t z ! memb]s ( ! body are to ea* o!r2 & ! pr9cipal l9k t holds u toge!r is mutual confid5ce1 f\nd$ ^u ! hope ( common fidelity4 ,n[1 ly+ makes void & useless ! great in/rum5t ( society1 ! faculty ( spee* or writ+4 ,! p[] ( spee* 0 giv5 u by our ,creator1 & ! art ( writ+1 s9ce f\nd out1 on purpose t we might be able s to convey our s5se to o!rs1 t !y may disc]n x1 :]e we pret5d to express x1 j z if !y 7 s f> privy to :at pass$ 9 our m9ds4 ,& unless tru? be inviolably obs]v$ 9 ev]y?+1 ! bonds ( human society _c fail to be weak5$4 #b4 ,?is argum5t may be p>ticul>ly applicable to ,*ri/ians4 ,we are memb]s "o ( ano!r 9 a m di/+ui%+ s5se1 z we belong to ! body ( ,*ri/4 ,& ?is lays additional engagem5ts ^u all ! visible memb]s ( t body to put away ly+ & to speak ! tru? "o to ! o!r1--9 con=mity to ! common ,fa!r1 to :om we belong1 :o is em95tly /yl$ a ,god ( tru?2 9 con=mity to our head ! ,"l ,jesus1 !re %\ld be a /rict obs]vation ( tru? among ,*ri/ians2 9 con=mity to ! ,_s t animates u1 :o is em95tly describ$ by ?is attribute1 ! ,_s ( tru?4 ,inf]5ces4--#a4 ,?is is "o rem>kable evid5ce h[ mu* ,*ri/ianity is calculat$ = ! b5efit ( mank9d & ! good ( society at pres5t1 z well z = our ev]la/+ welf>e1 9 t x s /rictly enjo9s & en=ces ! exact$ reg>d ( tru?4 #b4 ,we see !nce ^u h[ good reason ! ,*ri/ian religion /rictly =bids common swe>+4 #c4 ,all t "n ! "n ( ,*ri/ are conc]n$ to see t !y comply ) ! exhortation4 #d4 ,*ri/ians %\ld d all !y c to promote tru? among o!rs1 bo? = ! hon\r ( ,god1 & ! spiritual & et]nal good ( _! neighb\rs1 & ! g5]al int]e/ ( society4--,j]emiah ,se$4 ,! ,s9 ( ,falsehood4 ,i4 ,!re are cases 9 :i* "o may speak t :i* is n true & yet n be *>geable ) ly+1 = he may h no int5tion to deceive4 ,,ii4 ,! grosse/ k9d ( ly+1 or speak+ a kn[n falsehood "u ! awful solemnity ( an oa?4--,m5 violate tru? :5 !y affix to words an arbitr>y mean+ or make 9 _! own m9ds c]ta9 secret res]vations ) a design to disguise facts & deceive ! he>]s4 ,:5 we express d\btful matt]s 9 t]ms & ) an air ( assurance1 we may mat]ially injure z well z grossly deceive our neighb\r4 ,m5 are guilty ( malici\s falsehood :5 !y repeat ) romantic additions & fictiti\s embelli%m5ts ! /ories !y h he>d ( a neighb\r t !y may excite aga9/ him sev]] ridicule or ca/ on 8 "* a d>k] /a94 ,m5 may utt] a falsehood by ! tone ( _! voice1 :ile _! words are lit]ally true4 ,,iii4 ,we are b\nd to speak tru? 9 our common & famili> conv]sation4--,we mu/ speak tru? 9 our comm]ce ) "o ano!r4 ,9 giv+ public te/imony we mu/ be c>eful to say no?+ b tru?1 & conceal no "p ( ! tru?4 ,we mu/ adh]e to tru? :5 we speak ( m5's actions or *>act]s4 ,we mu/ obs]ve tru? 9 our promises4 ,,iv4 ,a reg>d to tru? is a necess>y "p ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4--,deceitfulness is contr>y1 n only to ! express comm&s ( ! ,gospel1 b to ! dictates ( natural consci5ce4 ,v4 ,! argum5t ! apo/le urges = ! ma9t5ance ( tru?4--,we are memb]s "o ( ano!r4 ,z m5 we are memb]s "o ( ano!r4 ,z ,*ri/ians we are *ildr5 ( ! same ,god1 ! ,god ( tru?2 we are disciples ( ! same ,"l1 ! fai?ful & true ,witness4 ,if we walk 9 guile & deceit1 if we practise vile arts ( di%one/y1 we contradict our human & our ,*ri/ian "*4 ,we see ! dang] ( pr(ane language1 z x leads to ! grosse/ k9d ( falsehood1 ev5 to p]jury 9 public te/imony4 ,we see h[ dang]\s x is to practise ^? div]sions :i* are att5d$ ) temptations to fraud4--,la?rop4 ,college ,life4 ,= we are memb]s "o ( ano!r4 ,i4 ,x is = u :o gov]n & tea* to rememb] h[ great is our responsibility 9 ^? respects4--,we are n m]ely in/ructors b educators ( y\?4 ,! "q ( :at books we use or :at vehicles ( tea*+ we employ s9ks into insignificance comp>$ ) ! "q :at end x is we design 9 our tea*+4 ,are we prep>$ to abdicate our high] functions ( educators & to s9k d[n to ! l[] "o ( tea*]s8 ,mu/ we n1 if we are are true to our call+1 /rive to in/il into y t manl9ess :i* spr+s f ! fe> ( ,god1 t tru?fulness :i* is se5 9 ! frank look & un%r9k+ eye1 t ob$i5ce :i* is r5d]$ 9 no _s ( s]vility z unto ! ,"l & n z unto m51 t self-ma/]y :i* is ! f\ndation ( all wisdom & all p[]8 ,if ! s\l is ( m value ?an ! body1 if ! life to come is ( m importance ?an ! life t n[ is1 if ! k ( ,god & ,8 ,*ri/ is inf9itely m preci\s ?an all ! k ( ?is _w & all ! di/9ction to :i* x leads--!n !re c be no "q t education is inf9itely be=e in/ruction1 t pr9ciples are high] ?an k1 t k is only ( value 9 proportion z x is p]vad$ & sanctifi$ by ! ,_s ( ,*ri/4 ,b precept )\t example is p[]less4 ,a man ^: life is pure & high may n op5 8 lips1 yet 8 v sil5ce %all be eloqu5t = ,god4 ,day by day a virtue is go+ out ( him2 day by day he is giv+ /r5g? to "o :o is wre/l+ ) d\bt or temptation2 day by day he is a beacon to ^? :o are toss$ on ! waves ( irresolution & unc]ta9ty4 ,! tea*]1 if he is to produce a p[]ful moral effect1 if he is to m\ld "*1 if he is to leave an impress ^u ! m9ds & he>ts ( ^? :om he tea*es1 mu/ be :at he tea*es1 mu/ live :at he inculcates4 ,,ii4 ,& n[ ,i w\ld place be=e y y\r duties4--#a4 ,keep di/9ctly be=e y ! end & aim ( y\r com+ "h--! m9i/ry ( ,*ri/'s ,*ur*4 #b4 ,y are memb]s ( a community4 ,y are all unit$ to "o ano!r4 ,y h all common pursuits1 common ends1 common int]e/s4 ,y may all help greatly to make or to m> ! lives & *>act]s ( ^? ) :om y are 9 su* con/ant & daily int]c\rse4 ,let ?is consid]ation h its full weight ) y4 ,be b true to y\rselves1 & to ! ,god :o has call$ y to ! k ( ,himself & ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 & by y ?is college %all gr[ & prosp]4 ,if pr9ciples & aims su* z ^? ,i h endeav\r$ to indicate prevail 9 a college1 !re w be a real & sub/antial h>mony betwe5 ^? :o gov]n & ^? :o are gov]n$4 ,let u /rive "o & all1 tea*]s & taught1 to make ?is our college a college ( :i* none c be a%am$4--,j4 ,j4 ,/ew>t ,p][ne 7prea*$ on ! =ty-six? anniv]s>y ( ,/4 ,david's ,college1 ,lampet]74 ,v]s4 #bf1 #bg4 ,s9ful ,ang]4 ,i4 ,^! words are n an injunction to be angry1 b a caution n to s9 :5 we are angry4--,z !re is 9 our nature a pr9ciple ( res5tm5t aga9/ injury1 s !re is 9 u a virtu\s temp]1 a holy displeasure aga9/ moral evil4 ,,ii4 ,ang] is s9ful :5 x rises )\t cause4--,ra% ang] is s9ful4 ,ang] is s9ful :5 x breaks out into indec5t1 revil+1 & reproa*ful language2 :5 x promotes to designs or acts ( rev5ge2 :5 x settles into malice4 ,,iii4 ,nei!r give place to ! devil4--,see t y subdue y\r lu/s & rule y\r spirits4 ,arm y\rselves ) ! sword ( ! ,_s1 :i* is ! ,^w ( ,god4 ,take "t to consid] :e!r any motive sugge/$ 9 fav\r ( s9 is s p[]ful z ! argum5ts ! ,scriptures (f] aga9/ x4 ,our greate/ dang] is f ourselves4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #bf4 ,ang] & ,meekness4 ,i4 ,9 :at cases our ang] may be innoc5tly indulg$4--#a4 ,on ! approa* ( any injuri\s aggressor ?reat5+ our de/ruction1 or us+ any act ( viol5ce t may endang] our safety4 #b4 ,h[ f> soev] ! h>% grat+s ( ang] may seem to be remov$ f ! s(t motions ( b5evol5ce1 yet ^! sometimes1 z oil does to /eel1 give an edge to our res5tm5t2 :]e x w be f\nd n only innoc5t & excusable1 b ev5 comm5dable & g5]\s4 ,z 9 ! natural sy/em ( ! _w !re are "s repell+ qualities1 :i* yet mu/ conspire to aid ! gr& p[] ( attraction2 s ev5 ^? passions :i*1 consid]$ 9 a simple view1 h b an unfri5dly & unsociable aspect1 are yet1 9 _! g5]al compreh5sion1 aid+ & assi/+ to pres]ve inviolable ! bonds ( ! great community4 #c4 ,our ang] is apt to k9dle at ! appreh5sion ( a slight or an affront1 a contempt or reproa* ?r[n ^u u2 on :i* occasions1 if ! appreh5sion be well gr\nd$1 our res5tm5t1 to a c]ta9 degree1 mu/ be all[$ to be excusable1 & s n s9ful4 ,our tam5ess 9 ^! in/ances w\ld be con/ru$ into /upidity1 & be treat$ z su* by ! p]t & petulant4 #d4 ,we may n only be angry )\t s9n+ 9 ! in/ances alleg$1 z we sometimes may s9 9 n be+ angry4 ,god1 :o design$ human society1 design$ ! good ( x2 & t good to be promot$ by e individual to ! utmo/ ( 8 p[]4 ,h]eby !re is tacitly committ$ to e man a k9d ( tru/ & gu>dian%ip ( virtue ^: rights he is oblig$ to support & ma9ta9 9 proportion to 8 abilities2 n only by example1 by advice & exhortation1 b ev5 by repro( & res5tm5t1 suitable to ! circum/ances ( ! (f5d] & ! (f5ce4 ,,ii4 ,:5 our ang] becomes intemp]ate & unlawful4--#a4 ,:5 x breaks out into outrage\s actions2 = !n1 l a boi/]\s w9d1 x q puts out t light :i* %\ld guide our feet 9 ! way ( peace2 x de?rones our reason1 & susp5ds its ex]cise4 ,an extravagance ( ?is k9d is ! m dang]\s1 & !re=e ! m s9ful1 because1 ?\gh ! impulse ( passion %\ld meet ) no opposition to inflame x--:i*1 h[ev]1 is g5]ally ! case--yet1 :5 x has work$ ! blood into s viol5t a f]m5t1 x is apt ( itself to r$\ble its =ce4 ,& no "o c tell :at fury1 w\nd up to ! highe/ pit*1 may produce4 #b4 ,ang] becomes unlawful :5 x v5ts itself 9 unseemly & revil+ language4 ,x 7 to be wi%$ t ^? :o h su* a peculi> delicacy ( feel+ :5 !y are affront$ w\ld ab/a9 f all appe>ance ( an affrontive & disrespectful behavi\r to o!rs2 t !y :o are s quick to receive w\ld be z sl[ to give an affront4 ,on ! contr>y x (t5 happ5s t !y only feel = !mselves2 !y are n ! lea/ s5sible ( ! indignities (f]$ to o!rs4 ,h[ frequ5tly d ^? :o are highly enrag$ pass a g5]al & undi/+ui%+ c5sure ^u a man's "*8 #c4 ,we are n always to judge ( ! s9fulness ( ang] f ! op5 & undignifi$ appe>ance ( x1 ei!r 9 our words or actions2 x may be conceal$ & treasur$ up 9 our ?\ghts1 & yet reta9 z mu* malignity z :5 x imm$iately breaks out & discov]s itself 9 contumeli\s language or acts ( viol5ce4 ,= by brood+ 9 ! m9d x becomes ! p>5t ( a v unt[>d issue1 malice1 & hatr$4 ,malice is a cool & delib]ate res5tm5t2 b sometimes m ke5 & malevol5t ?an t :i* is ra% & precipitate4 ,x is l a massive /one1 sl[ly rais$1 b ?reat5+ ! great] dang] to him on :om x %all fall4 ,ang] is yet s9ful :5 enc\rag$ 9 our ?\ghts to ! degree ( hatr$4 ,,iii4 ,consid] its opposite virtue1 meekness4--,meekness1 is1 z ,ari/otle long ago def9$ x1 a due mean betwe5 tam5ess & /upidity on ! "o h&1 & rage & fury on ! o!r4 ,x is n absolute fre$om f passion1 b su* a comm& ov] x z to prev5t our be+ transport$ beyond ! b\nds ( humanity & good s5se4 ,x is ?is virtue :i*1 if x does n give a man su* a gl>+ & %9+ figure z "s o!r good qualities1 yet con/itutes ! mo/ lovely1 beautiful1 & agreeable "*1 & ga9s un5vi$ praise4 #a4 ,a meek man w h s5se en\gh to "k :5 he is injur$1 & _s en\gh to res5t x2 b !n he w consid] :e!r he c d m good by op5ly res5t+ ! (f5ce & puni%+ ! (f5d] ?an by ov]look+ x & pass+ x by4 #b4 ,a man ( meek temp] w di/+ui% betwe5 a man's g5]al /&+ s5tim5ts :5 he is p]fectly calm & undi/urb$ & 8 occasional s5tim5ts :5 8 spirits are ruffl$ & ov]heat$4 #c4 ,a meek man w nev] be angry ) a p]son = tell+ him :at he imag9es to be a fault 9 him1 provid$ x be done 9 a private mann]1 & ! advice be convey$ 9 ! mo/ palatable vehicle4 #d4 ,a man ( a meek _s is glad to be reconcil$ to ! p]son :o has (f5d$ or injur$ him1 & !re=e is ready to he>k5 to all ov]tures ( accommodation4 ,a meek man w %[ su* an incl9ation & read9ess to =give ! (f5ces ( o!rs z if he _h p]petual ne$ ( ! same indulg5ce1 b w s c>efully avoid giv+ ! lea/ (f5ce z if x might be ?\ght he w\ld =give nobody4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,let u endeav\r to acquire a greatness ( m9d3 by ?is ,i d n mean arrogance1 = t bespeaks a little m9d--a m9d t c reflect on no?+ )9 itself t looks great except arrogance2 b a true greatness ( m9d arises f a true judgm5t ( ?+s1 & a noble asc5d5cy ( ! s\l incl9+ u to act above :at is b>ely our duty4 ,x is ris+ to ! sublime 9 virtue4 ,?is w create a rev]5ce = ourselves1 & w set u z f> above ! mean gratification ( giv+ any real occasion ( passion to o!rs1 z ( be+ susceptible ( x :5 an occasion may be giv5 to u4 #b4 ,"o ( ! anci5ts said t he _h ga9$ "o advantage f philosophy3 t x _h br\ght him to wond] at no?+4 ,b x looks z if we1 ! g5]ality ( u1 7 /rang]s 9 ! _w2 we are ev] express+ our surprise & wond] at ev]y?+2 & ?us surprise prep>es ! way = passion4 ,we wond] t we %\ld meet ) su* a behavi\r1 su* a treatm5t1 su* an affront2 :]eas ! greate/ wond] is t we %\ld wond] at x4 #c4 ,no?+ c h s preval5t a p[] to /ill all ! undue agitations ( passion s apt to arise f ! v>i\s connections we h ) ! prejudices & passions ( o!rs1 no?+ s fit to induce a smoo? & easy fl[ ( temp]1 z a frequ5t application to ! ?rone ( grace1 to besee* ,him1 :o is ! ,god ( ,peace1 t ,8 peace may rule 9 our heats1 t x may be ! fix$ & pr$om9ant pr9ciple !re4--,j]emiah ,se$4 ,v]4 #bh4 ,a ,w>n+ aga9/ ,!ft4 ,i4 ,"h is a g5]al prohibition ( !ft4--,?is supposes di/9ct rights & sep>ate prop]ties4 ,/eal+ is tak+ & c>ry+ away ano!r's goods 9 a secret mann] & )\t 8 cons5t4 ,! prohibition relates to e unfair1 indirect1 di%one/ way by :i* "o may transf] to himself ! prop]ty ( ano!r4 ,,ii4 ,?is prohibition ( !ft is a virtual injunction ( lab\r4--,if a man may n live at ! exp5se ( o!rs1 he mu/ live at 8 own2 & if he has n ! means ( subsi/5ce1 he mu/ lab\r to acquire !m4 ,no man has a "r to live on *>ity s long z he c live by lab\r4 ,! obligation to lab\r is n conf9$ to ! poor2 x ext5ds to all accord+ to _! sev]al capacities4 ,,iii4 ,e man mu/ *oose = himself an hone/ call+1 & mu/ "w t :i* is good4--,a "w 9 :i* a man makes ga9 by ! exp5se & enri*es himself by ! loss ( o!rs is !ft embelli%$ & ref9$4 ,gam+1 :5 x is us$ z an art to get money1 is crim9al1 because x is unpr(itable1 & :at "o ga9s by x ano!r mu/ lose4 ,,iv4 ,9 all our lab\rs we %\ld h reg>d to ! good ( o!rs4--,! man :o is poor %\ld aim to m5d 8 circum/ances & to provide n only = 8 imm$iate support b = 8 future necessities4 ,! condition :i* subjects u to lab\r does n exempt u f obligations to b5efic5ce4 ,we mu/ conf9e ourselves )9 our own prop] sph]e1 = "h we c d m good ?an else:]e4 ,9 all our works1 secul> or spiritual1 *>ity mu/ direct u4 ,love is an ess5tial pr9ciple 9 religion1 & z ess5tial 9 "o man z ano!r4--,la?rop4 ,/4 ,paul's ,exaltation ( ,lab\r4 ,i4 ,/4 ,paul (t5 recurs to ! pla9 & quiet "w ( humble life4--,he en=ces n only ! duty ( x1 b h[ high ! duty ranks2 & if x is well done1 h[ x raises ^? :o d x4 ,hav+ work$ ) 8 own h&s1 he appreciat$ ! /]l+ te/ ( hone/ att5tion to "w4 ,he knew :at temptations !re 7 to relax & to give 9 to ! s5se ( t$i\sness day by day & h\r by h\r4 ,/4 ,paul1 :o hon\rs ! indu/ry ( a slave1 w n all[ x to be di%on\r$ by ! slave himself ?9k+ himself sup]ior to x1 & disc\rages all high flights :i* set him at enmity ) 8 "w & draw him away f ! /]l+ ,*ri/ian yoke ( humble lab\r to :i* he has be5 call$ 9 ,god's provid5ce4 ,,ii4 ,at ! same "t ! apo/le does n hon\r all indu/ry2 f> f x4 ,he always reprobates ! covet\s1 money-gett+ _s4 ,he admires indu/ry1 b x mu/ be indu/ry :i* is consecrat$ by ! motive2 & ! motive :i* he requires = x is t ( duty--:5 a man fulfils 9 ! fe> ( ,god ! task :i* is allott$ to him4 ,m5 =m _! religi\s /&>d by two di/9ct te/s3 "o ! law ( consci5ce & ob$i5ce to ,god1 ! o!r :at is /rik+ to man4 ,/4 ,paul's /&>d is se5 9 8 sympa?y ) ! "w ( ! rul] ( a h\sehold1 ) ! "w ( a fa!r or "m ( a family1 ! "w ( hospitality & att5tion to /rang]s1 ! "w ( common trades & call+s1 ! "w ev5 ( ! slave 9 do+ 8 assign$ daily tasks4 ,,iii4 ,we see ! _s ( ?is great apo/le--h[ x embrac$ ! :ole appo9t$ lot ( man1 f 8 highe/ to 8 mo/ humble field ( employm5t4 ,he reject$ no?+ z mean or l[ t came by ,god's appo9tm5t2 all 0 good1 all 0 excell5t1 all 0 appropriate t ,he _h comm&$4 ,! hea!n valu$ all lab\r by :i* m5 became eloqu5t or became able soldi]s or /atesm52 b !y _h n ! slighte/ respect = ! ord9>y "w ( mank9d4 ,!y ?\ght ?is _w made = ! ri*4 ,h[ diff]5t is ,/4 ,paul's view6 ,no "w allott$ to man is s]vile "w 9 8 eyes1 because he has an insight into :at fai?ful lab\r is--:at /r5g? ( consci5ce x requires1 :at resi/ance to temptations & sn>es x dem&s4 ,! ,^w ( ,god consecrates ! ord9>y "w ( man--x conv]ts x into e "o's trial1 & z 8 special trial 8 special access to a rew>d also4--,j4 ,b4 ,mozley4 ,v]4 #bi4 ,! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,tongue4 ,i4 ,! apo/le cautions u aga9/ all loose & lic5ti\s language4 ,,ii4 ,entic+ language is =bidd54 ,,iii4 ,corrupt communication includes all k9ds ( va9 disc\rse2 all su* language z (f5ds ,*ri/ian sobriety1 s]i\sness1 & gravity1 sav\rs ( pr(an5ess & impiety1 or bord]s on obsc5ity & lewdness4 ,,iv4 ,in/ruction is useful to edify+4 ,v4 ,repro( conduct$ ) prud5ce is useful to edify+4 ,,vi4 ,exhortation is good = ! use ( edify+4 ,,vii4 ,*ri/ians may edify "o ano!r by communicat+ ?+s !y h exp]i5c$ 9 ! c\rse ( ! religi\s life4 ,,viii4 ,conv]s+ on religi\s subjects 9 g5]al is good = ! use ( edify+4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #cj4 ,! ,b5efit conf]r$ by ! ,_s on ,believ]s4 ,i4 ,t believ]s are seal$ by ! ,_s implies t !y are recognis$ & set ap>t & 9 a peculi> s5se ! ,div9e prop]ty4--#a4 ,a seal is (t5 a di/+ui%+ m>k or tok5 by :i* a claim to prop]ty may be %[n & e/abli%$ 7,rev4 iii4 #b1 #c74 #b4 ,t believ]s are ?us seal$ proves t !y are ,8 9 a peculi> mann]4 #c4 ,! s5se 9 :i* !y are ,8 is cle>ly br\ght out 7#a ,cor4 iii4 #bc74 ,!y are ,*ri/'s by gift1 by pur*ase1 by conque/1 by surr5d]4 ,*ri/ is ,god's1 & ,8 p 9 ,him4 #d4 ,!y :o are seal$ are ?us a peculi> p1 sep>at$ to ,god's wor%ip1 s]vice1 & glory4 #e4 ,h y recognis$ practically t y are ,god's8 ,,ii4 ,t believ]s are seal$ implies t attempts w be made to ali5ate !m f ,god's possession4--#a4 ,a m>k or tok5 is affix$ to t :i* is 9 dang] ( be+ tak5 away4 #b4 ,we are di/9ctly taught t believ]s are expos$ to ef=ts to sep>ate !m f ,god 7,john x4 #g-aj1 #bg-bi74 #c4 ,! activity ( ! wick$ "o seems 9 a great measure direct$ to ?is po9t4 #d4 ,! doctr9e ( ! p]sev]ance ( ! sa9ts does n lead him to indol5ce4 #e4 ,y\r safety is n m]ely to get into ! place ( safety1 b to cont9ue !re4 ,,iii4 ,t believ]s are seal$ implies t !y h receiv$ ! impress ( ! ,div9e image4--#a4 ,! seal+ is ! "w ( ! ,_s1 ^: (fice x is to reg5]ate & sanctify4 #b4 ,! seal is t :i* di/+ui%es ! believ] f ! unbeliev]1 & ! true di/+ui%+ m>k is reg5]ation4 #c4 ,we !re=e conclude t ! seal has engrav5 on x ! image ( ,god1 :i* x leaves4 #d4 ,! confid5ce ( no "o %\ld outrun 8 sanctification4 #e4 ,c y disc]n ! outl9e ( ! image8 ,!re are c\nt]feits4 ,,iv4 ,t believ]s are seal$ implies t1 ?\gh associat$ & mix$ up ) o!rs1 !y are n conf\nd$ ) !m4--#a4 ,a di/+ui%+ m>k is necess>y :5 ?+s :i* are aga9 to be sep>at$ & classifi$ are m+l$ ) ea* o!r4 #b4 ,! seal leads to recognition4 ,h5ce ! believ] is kn[n by himself1 fell[-believ]s1 ! _w1 ! devil1 angels1 ,*ri/1 ! ,fa!r4 #c4 ,?is recognition takes place 9 "t1 at ! judgm5t1 9 et]nity4 ,v4 ,t believ]s are seal$ implies t ,god w visit ! e>? ) di/+ui%+ judgm5ts4--,9 pro( & illu/ration 7,exek4 ix42 ,rev4 vii41 ix474 ,! ,passov]4 ,! de/ruction ( ,j]usalem4 ,n[4 ,! judgm5t day4 ,are y prep>$ = su* a season8 ,,vi4 ,t believ]s are seal$ implies t !y are 9 a /ate ( res]vation4--,a seal is a pl$ge1 a signature4 ,an engagem5t pres5tly fulfill$ ne$s no pl$ge4--,/ew>t4 ,! ,(fice ( ! ,holy ,_s & ! ,dang] ( griev+ ,him4 ,i4 ,8 (fice is to seal u unto ! day ( r$emption4--,t day 9 :i* ! p ( ,god w be put into complete possession ( ! bless+s pur*as$ = !m by ,*ri/4 ,to seal u to ?is day is to prep>e u & to set u ap>t f x1 to fix su* a m>k on u z 9 t day %all di/+ui% u f o!rs & make x fully appe> to :om we belong4 ,:5 a man sets 8 seal to a pap]1 he !reby decl>es 8 approbation ( x & ackn[l$ges x to be 8 own de$4 ,^? :o be> ! seal ( ! ,_s w be approv$ by ,*ri/ & ackn[l$g$ = ,8 own 9 ! day ( resurrection4 ,a seal /amps its own image on ! wax4 ,! ,_s /amps on ! s\l ! image ( ,himself4 ,?is seal is said to be ! e>ne/ ( our inh]itance4 ,an e>ne/ is a pl$ge ( some?+ to be be/[$ & enjoy$ h]eaft]--a "p ( x is already be/[$ to assure u t 9 due "t we %all receive ! :ole4 ,,ii4 ,he is n to be griev$4--#a4 ,bew>e ( do+ any?+ :i* y\r consci5ce1 enlight5$ by ! ,^w ( ,god1 =bids y to d4 #b4 ,bew>e ( runn+ into temptation4 #c4 ,bew>e ( indulg+ fle%ly lu/s4 #d4 ,bew>e ( practis+ deceit & falsehood4 #e4 ,bew>e ( pr(an+ ! ,"l's ,day4 #f4 ,bew>e ( *]i%+ evil & malignant temp]s4--,e4 ,coop]4 ,on ,griev+ ! ,holy ,_s4 ,i4 ,our duty is to r5d] to ! ,holy ,_s *e]ful & univ]sal ob$i5ce4 ,,ii4 ,! ,_s is ! great ,sanctifi]4 ,,iii4 ,we mu/ co-op]ate dilig5tly 9 ! production ( ! fruits ( ! ,_s4 ,,iv4 ,our dang] is 9 qu5*+ ! ,_s4--,our light gr[s dim1 & we gradually adopt evil habits4 ,we nei!r see nor he$ spiritual dang]s4 ,religi\s s5sibilities are blunt$4 ,h[ f> any ( u h gone 9 resi/+ ! ,_s ,god alone kn[s4 ,_m :o resi/ great light & /rong impressions seem nev] to feel aga94--,ol94 ,griev+ ! ,_s4 ,i4 ,indiff]5ce & c>elessness 9 religion is opposition to ! grace ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,spiritual pride grieves ! ,div9e ,_s4 ,,iii4 ,! ,_s is griev$ :5 we neglect ! means appo9t$ = obta9+ ,8 influ5ce4 ,,iv4 ,opposition to ! /riv+s ( ! ,_s is ano!r way 9 :i* ,he is (t5 griev$4 ,v4 ,!re are p>ticul> s9s :i* are opposite to ! "w ( ! ,_s4 ,impurity1 intemp]ance1 dissipation1 & all ! vices ( s5suality4 ,! indulg5ce ( malignant passions grieves ! ,_s4 ,cont5tions among ,*ri/ians are opposite to ! ,_s4 ,m5 grieve ! ,_s :5 !y ascribe to ,him ^? motions & actions :i* are contr>y to ,8 nature4 ,if !y bl9dly foll[ e impulse ( a heat$ imag9ation1 e sugge/ion ( ! common deceiv]1 e motion ( _! own vanity & pride1 !y pr(ane & blaspheme ,8 sacr$ "n4--,la?rop4 ,grieve n ! ,_s4--,b :]e) c we s grieve ,him8 ,alas6 t "o mu/ r ask1 ,:]e9 may he n8 ,i fe> t "o ( ! ?+s :i* w mo/ amaze u :5 we op5 our eyes ^u et]nity w be ! multitude ( our own rud5esses to ,div9e grace1 t is1 to ,god ! ,holy ,gho/ ^: motions grace is4 ,oh1 let n t ,8 seal ^u y1 ! gift ( ,8 ,_s1 m>k y z a des]t]6 ,o ,holy ,creator ,_s1 come d[n once m into our s\ls 9 ,?9e own ?rill+ fire ( life & light & heat1 k9dl+ our s5ses ) ,?y light1 our he>ts ) ,?y love6 wa% away our /a9s1 b$ew our dryness1 heal our w\nds1 b5d our /ubbornness1 guide our w&]+s1 t ,?\1 be+ ! inmate ( our he>ts1 ! in/ructor ( our reason1 ! /r5g? ( our w1 we may see by ,?y light :om z yet we see n & "k ,him :o passe? k1 & ?r\gh ,god may love ,god n[ z wayf>]s1 &1 9 ! day ( p]fect r$emption1 9 ! beatific vision ( our ,god6--,e4 ,b4 ,pusey4 ,! ,seal+ ( ! ,_s4--#a4 ,! seal is us$ 9 convey+ & assur+ to any p]son a title to 8 e/ate1 9 deliv]+ :i* a "p is put into ! h&s ( ! new proprietor4 ,we are seal$ z an assurance ( our title to our inh]itance until ! r$emption ( ! pur*as$ possession4 #b4 ,9 seal+ any p]son1 ! contra-"p ( ! seal is impress$ on t :i* is seal$4 ,we are ?us seal$ by ! ,_s1 /amp$ ) ! image ( ,god4 #c4 ,seal+ is us$ = pres]vation4 ,x is by ?is we are to be pres]v$ until t day4 ,by griev+ ! ,_s we break ?is seal4--,e4 ,h>e4 ,v]s4 #ca1 #cb4 ,vices to be r5\nc$ & ,virtues to be *]i%$4 ,i4 ,put away all bitt]ness4--,all su* passions1 behavi\r1 & language z are disgu/+ & (f5sive to o!rs1 w\nd _! t5d] feel+s1 & embitt] _! spirits4 ,no temp] is m inconsi/5t ) ! felicity ( social life ?an peevi%ness4 ,,ii4 ,put away wra? & ang]4--,! =m] signifies heat ( temp]1 ! latt] ?is heat wr\ght into a flame4 ,?\gh ang]1 z a s5se & feel+ ( ! wrongs done u1 is innoc5t & natural1 all ! irregul> & excessive op]ations ( x are s9ful & dang]\s4 ,,iii4 ,put away all malice4--,?is is a degree ( passion beyond simple ang]4 ,x is a fix$1 settl$ hatr$1 accompani$ ) a disposition to rev5ge4 ,x is ang] re/+ 9 ! bosom & /udy+ to d mis*ief4 ,malice is a temp] :i* e "o condemns 9 o!rs1 b few disc]n 9 !mselves4 ,,iv4 ,put away all clam\r & evil speak+4--,clam\r is noisy1 compla9+1 & cont5ti\s language 9 opposition to t :i* is s(t1 g5tle1 & c\rte\s4 ,nev] believe1 mu* less propagate1 an ill report ( y\r neighb\r )\t good evid5ce ( its tru?4 ,nev] speak ill ( a man :5 y\r speak+ may probably d mu* hurt1 b _c possibly d any good4 ,v4 ,*ri/ians are to be k9d "o to ano!r4--,su* k9dness z r5d]s u useful4 ,k9dness wi%es well to all m51 prays = _! happ9ess1 & /udies to promote _! int]e/4 ,x w reprove vice & l5d its aid to promote k & virtue4 ,,vi4 ,*ri/ians %\ld be t5d]he>t$4--,!y %\ld n be guid$ by a bl9d1 in/9ctive pity2 b by habitual goodness ( he>t1 cultivat$ ) reason1 improv$ by religion1 & op]at+ ) discretion4 ,:ile !y commis]ate all :o appe> to be 9 affliction1 !y %\ld reg>d among !m ! diff]5ce ( *>act]s & circum/ances4 ,,vii4 ,we are to =give "o ano!r4--,=giv5ess does n oblige u tamely to submit to e insult & sil5tly be> e injury4 ,to ^? :o h injur$ u we %\ld ma9ta9 goodwill & ex]cise =be>ance4 ,god's =giv5ess ( our s9s is urg$ z a motive to mutual =giv5ess4 ,ev5 z ,god = ,*ri/'s sake ha? =giv5 y4 ,he :o =gives n an (f5d+ bro!r w n be =giv5 ( 8 heav5ly ,fa!r4--,la?rop4 ,malice incompatible ) ! ,*ri/ian ,"*4 ,i4 ,t we may be conv9c$ ( ! hatefulness ( a malignant temp] look to ! s\rce :5ce x proce$s4--,f ! bitt]ness ( ! f\nta9 we may judge ( ! "* ( ! wat] :i* x s5ds =?4 ,f ! corruptness ( ! tree we may e/imate ! "* ( ! fruit4 ,! au?or ( malice is ! devil4 ,,ii4 ,let u aft] ! same mann] proce$ to appreciate ! lovel9ess ( ! opposite quality1 ! quality ( m]cy & lov+k9dness1 by a ref]5ce to its ,au?or4 ,malice is gratifi$ by murd]4 ,9 ,god we live & move & h our be+4 ,malice is envi\s4 ,god give? u ri*ly all ?+s to enjoy4 ,malice is false & calumni\s4 ,god s5t ,8 ,son into ! _w to give light to !m t sit 9 d>kness4 ,malice is res5tful & v9dictive1 impati5t ( (f5ce1 & intemp]ate 9 requir+ satisfaction4 ,god is love4 ,,iii4 ,let u turn = a fur!r motive to ! "* & conduct ( ! ,son ( ,god4--,he has giv5 u an example ( ! mo/ pr(\nd humility1 a temp] 9 :i* malice has no portion1 & :i* _c exi/ indep5d5tly ( lov+k9dness & t5d]ness ( he>t4 ,,iv4 ,to ! example ( our bless$ ,r$eem] let u add ,8 comm&m5ts2 & !re arises ano!r =cible motive to put away all malice & to be k9d "o to ano!r4--,a new comm&m5t ,i give unto y1 t ye love "o ano!r4 ,v4 ,if we w\ld avoid a malici\s & cultivate a *>itable temp]1 we mu/ r5\nce ! devil & all 8 works4--,we mu/ triumph ov] ^? passions :i* he plants & propagates 9 ! he>t ( man4--,r4 ,mant4 ,v]4 #cb4 ,errors respect+ ,=giv5ess ( ,s94 ,i4 ,t =giv5ess ( s9 is unnecess>y4--,e s9 is puni%$ on ! spot4 ,?is natural puni%m5t is felt z long z ! s9 is indulg$1 & x ceases z soon z ! s9 is ab&on$4 ,?is error may be expos$ by a ref]5ce to ! philosophy ( human nature1 to exp]i5ce1 & to ,scripture4 ,,ii4 ,t =giv5ess ( s9 is impossible4--,! consequ5ces ( e s9 /ret* out into inf9ity1 & !y _c be annihilat$ )\t a sup]natural int]position2 b x w\ld d]ogate f ! supremacy ( law to all[ t a miracle is possible4 ,! possibility ( miracle is contr>y nei!r to intuition nor to exp]i5ce4 ,a sup]natural ,be+ is ! ,au?or ( a sup]natural sy/em3 creation1 inc>nation1 ! ,bible1 spiritual influ5ce4 ,,iii4 ,t =giv5ess ( s9 might be disp5s$ )\t an atonem5t4--,if a man suff] insult or injury f 8 fell[-man1 he ought to =give him freely2 :y %\ld n ,god8 ,because ,he is ,god1 & n man4 ,he is ! moral ,gov]nor ( ! univ]se1 & mu/ consult = ! maje/y ( ,8 law & ! int]e/s ( ,8 responsible creatures4 ,=giv5ess )\t atonem5t w\ld n satisfy ! consci5ce ( ! awak5$ s9n]4 ,,iv4 ,t =giv5ess ( s9 w n be be/[$ till ! day ( judgm5t4--,p>don ?r\gh ,*ri/ is imm$iate4 ,x is enjoy$ z soon z we believe4 ,v4 ,t =giv5ess ( s9 z freely (f]$ 9 ! ,gospel is inimical to morality4--,pay a workman be=e he beg9s 8 "w1 & he w be indol5t2 pay him :5 he has f9i%$ 8 "w1 & he w be dilig5t4 ,n if he 7 an hone/ man1 & no "o is =giv5 :o is n sanctifi$4 ,a s5se ( unp>don$ guilt is ! greate/ h9drance to ob$i5ce4 ,a s5se ( r$eem+ love ! mo/ p[]ful inc5tive4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,*ri/ian ,=giv5ess4 ,i4 ,! reality ( =giv5ess1 or ! grace ( a =giv+ _s 9 u1 lies n s mu* 9 our ability to let g or to be p]suad$ to let g ! remembrance ( our injuries1 z 9 :at we are able to d1 :at volunte] sacrifices to make1 :at pa9/ak+ to und]go1 t we may get our adv]s>y s(t5$ to want or g5tly accept our =giv5ess4 ,,ii4 ,9 all t y di/+ui% ( a nobl] & ,div9] life1 9 ,*ri/'s be>+ ( ,8 enemies & _! s9s1 ,he is simply %[+ :at belongs 9 righte\sness to e moral nature f ! uncreat$ ,"l d[n to ! humble/ creat$ intellig5ce4 ,=giv5ess1 ?is same ,*ri/ly =giv5ess1 belongs to all--to y1 to me1 to e l[e/ mortal t be>s ,god's image4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ wants y to be ) ,him 9 ,8 own =giv5ess4 ,he wants su* a feel+ /ruggl+ 9 y\r bosom t y _c be> to h an adv]s>y1 _c re/ f y\r pray]s & sacrifices & ! lifelong suit ( y\r conc]n1 till y h ga9$ him away f 8 wrong & br\ght him into peace4 ,?is 9 fact is salvation3 to be ) ,*ri/ 9 all ! travail ( ,8 =giv5ess4 ,z ,*ri/ 0 simply fulfill+ ! "r 9 ,8 bless$ ways ( =giv5ess1 s we may conceive t ,he is simply fulfill+ ! et]nal love4 ,= :at is "r co9cides ) love1 & love ) :at is "r4 ,,iv4 ,:5 a true ,*ri/ian goes aft] 8 adv]s>y 9 su* a temp] z he ought--t5d]1 assidu\s1 prov+ himself 9 8 love by ! mo/ fai?ful sacrifices--he is n l to /ay by 8 enmity long4 ,z ! heat ( a w>m day w make ev5 a wilful man take (f 8 ov]coat1 s ! sil5t melt+ ( =giv5ess at ! he>t w compel x1 ev5 be=e x is aw>e1 to let ! grudges g4 ,a really good man may h enemies all 8 life long1 ev5 z ,*ri/ _h1 & ! real blame may be *>geable n aga9/ him1 b aga9/ !m4 ,v4 ,h !n ,*ri/ian bre?r5 "u ,*ri/'s own ,gospel no?+ bett] left ?an to take !mselves out ( sight ( ea* o!r j to get rid ( =giv5ess1 go+ to c>ry ! rankl+ ) !m1 live 9 ! bitt]ness1 die 9 ! grudges ( _! untamable passion8 ,:at is our ,gospel b a reconcil+ p[] ev5 = s9 itself1 & :at is x good =1 if x _c reconcile8 ,no1 !re is a bett] way4 ,*ri/ laid x on !m by ,8 own de> passion :5 ,he gave ,himself = !m1 by ,8 bloody sweat1 ,8 pi]c$ h&s1 & op5 side1 to g ab\t ! matt] ( =giv+ "o ano!r ev5 z ,he w5t ab\t =giv+ !m4--,bu%nell4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,foll[]s ( ,god4--,r4,v4 imitators4 ,/4 ,paul ga!rs up all duties into "o expression1 imitation ( ,god1 & urges !m on 8 read]s by a rem9d] ( _! high bir? lay+ !m "u obligation1 & r5d]+ _! copy+ easi]4 ,v]4 #b4 ,walk 9 love4--,love mu/ fulfil all righte\sness2 x mu/ suff] law to m>k out its pa? ( ob$i5ce1 or x remans an effusive1 ineffectual s5tim5t1 helpless to bless & save4 ,v]4 #c4 ,let x n be once nam$4--,aft] ! ?+s !mselves are dead let _! names nev] be he>d4 ,v]4 #d4 ,nor je/+4--,*a/5$ insol5ce1 z ,ari/otle's description ( x has be5 happily r5d]$4 ,graceless grace ( /yle1 z ,*ryso/om call$ x4 ,x is ! ooz+ out ( ! ess5tial badness ( a man = :om poli% & a v]satile nature h done all !y c4 ,v]s4 #e1 #f4 ,because ( ^! ?+s come? ! wra? ( ,god1 etc4--,look d[n b5ea? ! pleas+ mann]s to ! nature4 ,if su* t]ms z are us$ 9 v]4 #e describe ! man1 he is simply "o ( ,disob$i5ce's *ildr51 & all 8 v]satility w n av]t ! desc5d+ wra? ( ,god4 ,v]4 #g4 ,be n ye !re=e p>tak]s ) !m4--,d n wi% to %>e ! frivolity & impiety ( _! life1 z y w\ld %un ! wra? t inevitably awaits x4 ,h[ c\ld !y s p>take & cont9ue to be :at *4 iii4 #f calls !m8 ,v]4 #h4 ,ye 7 4 4 4 ye are 4 4 4 be4--,! lesson mu/ be le>nt1 & !re=e reit]ation is necess>y4 ,v]4 #i4 ,= ! fruit ( ! ,_s is 9 all goodness & righte\sness & tru?4--,nei!r "h nor at ,gal4 v4 #bb does ,/4 ,paul int5d a complete li/ ( ! fruits ( ! ,_s4 ,/4 ,john's tree ( life bore twelve mann] ( fruits 7,rev4 xxii4 #b74 ,all ,*ri/ian morality lies 9 ! good1 ! "r1 & ! true4 ,v] #aj4 ,prov+ :at is acceptable unto ! ,"l4--,ea* is to be an assay]--reject+ all base alloys4 ,no?+ mu/ be accept$ because x looks l an angel ( light--! spirits mu/ be put to ! pro( 7#a ,john iv4 #a74 ,v]4 #aa4 ,r reprove !m4--,x may be ) a voice z firm z ! ,bapti/'s2 x may be by g5tle & yet unfl9*+ %[+ up ( c]ta9 proce$+s 7cf4 ,/4 ,john iii4 #bj74 ,?is *a/5+ repro( is an oral "o1 says ,mey]4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,x is a %ame ev5 to speak (4--,?\gh ! only sign ( _! %ame hav+ t\*$ !m is t !y seek ! cov] ( secrecy1 & our own *eeks burn z we speak ( :at !y d1 we mu/ convict4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,made manife/ by ! light4--,:atev] ! light falls ^u is no long] ( ! d>kness1 b belongs to ! light4 ,%ame is "o ( ! influ5ces by :i* ! light conqu]s a s\l f d>kness4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,:]e=e ,he sai?4--,:at foll[s is a free p>aphrase f ! ,old ,te/am5t =m$ by weav+ toge!r ,messianic passages--belong+ to su* a hymn z might be sung at baptisms 9 ! ,paul9e ,*ur*es 7,f9dlay74 ,! ?\ght is t ( ! *ange f d>kness to light--a *ange produc$ by ! op5+ ( ! eyes to ! light %9+ 9 ! face ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,see !n t ye walk circumspectly4--,r4,v4 ,look !n c>efully h[ ye walk4 ,! way ( life mu/ be "o ( exactitude2 & t x may be s ! /eps mu/ n be haphaz>d1 b c>efully tak54 ,v]4 #af4 ,r$eem+ ! "t4--,r4,v4 m>g91 buy+ up ! opportunity4 ,seiz+ ! crucial mom5t z eag]ly z m5 bid = a desirable article at an auction sale4 ,because ! days are evil4--,a man 9 ,paul's circum/ances & ) 8 consum+ e>ne/ness ( _s may be =giv5 if he does n see ev]y?+ rose-col\r$4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,be n drunk ) w9e1 :]e9 is excess4--,! ^w = excess is f\nd aga9 9 ,tit4 i4 #f z riot1 & 9 #a ,pet4 iv4 #d4 ,9 all ?ree texts ! w>n+ aga9/ intoxication is ne> ! ^w4 ,9 ,luke xv4 #ac we h ! adv]bial =m--riot\sly4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,psalms & hymns & spiritual songs4--,:5 ! _s is elevat$ s t ord9>y prose conv]sation is inadequate to express ! feel+s let x f9d v5t 9 sacr$ music4 ,/4 ,james's advice to ! m]ry he>t is1 ,s+ psalms 7,james v4 #ac74 ,! psalm is prop]ly a song ) accompanim5t ( a /r+$ in/rum5t2 a 'hymn' mu/ always be m or less ( a ,magnificat1 a direct address ( praise & glory to ,god4 ,spiritual songs 7 su* z 7 compos$ by spiritual m5 & mov$ 9 ! sph]e ( spiritual ?+s 7,tr5*74 ,no spiritual excitem5t1 h[ev] highly wr\ght1 c be injuri\s t fl[s betwe5 ! banks ( ?anksgiv+ & mutual submission 9 ! fe> ( ,god4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,giv+ ?anks always = all ?+s4--,if "o :o speaks z a philosoph] m]ely c praise ! sweet uses ( adv]sity & disc]n ! s\l ( goodness 9 ?+s evil1 h[ mu* m %\ld "o believ+ ,rom4 viii4 #bh6 ,v]4 #ba4 ,submitt+ y\rselves "o to ano!r4--,9 ano!r ,*ur* ! endeav\r to take prec$5ce ( ea* o!r _h produc$ :at a /rang] might h tak5 = a madh\se 7#a ,cor4 xiv4 #bc74 ,/4 ,paul's ^w = submitt+ means rang+ y\rselves b5ea?1 & f9ds its illu/ration 9 ! ,"l's words1 ,g & sit d[n 9 ! l[e/ place 7,luke xiv4 #aj74 ,v]4 #bb4 ,submit y\rselves4--,same ^w z 9 previ\s v]se2 nei!r "h nor !re does x involve any loss ( self-respect4 ,! wife's tribute to h] husb&'s wor? is submission--! grace ( *ildhood to bo? p>5ts equally is ob$i5ce4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,*ri/ is ! head ( ! ,*ur*4--,def5d+ h] at ,8 own p]il 7,if ye seek ,me1 let ^! g _! way1 ,john xviii4 #h72 s]v+ h] 9 utmo/ =getfulness ( self 7,i am among/ y z he t s]ve?1 ,luke xxii4 #bg72 ,giv+ ,himself up = h]1 7v]4 #be74 ,v]4 #be4 ,husb&s1 love y\r wives4--,?is w prev5t ! submission ( ! wife f ev] becom+ degrad+--z submission to a tyrant mu/ be4 ,v]4 #bf4 ,t ,he might sanctify & cleanse4--,!re is no & betwe5 sanctify & cleanse 9 :at ,/4 ,paul wrote4 ,sanctify x1 hav+ cleans$ x 7,r4,v474 ,i sanctify ,myself1 t !y also may be sanctifi$ 7,john xvii4 #ai74 ,v]4 #bg4 ,spot or wr9kle4--,spot1 a visible blemi%1 us$ 9 ! plural1 figuratively1 9 #b ,pet4 ii4 #ac1 ( m5 :o disfigure ,*ri/ian assemblies4 ,wr9kle--a wr9kl$ bride is an incongruity1 j z ! m\rn+ :i* produces wr9kles is out ( place 9 ! bride*amb] 7,matt4 ix4 #ae74 ,v]4 #bh4 ,z _! own bodies4--,n z !y love _! own bodies m]ely1 b z be+ _! own4 ,see v]4 #ca1 "o fle%4 ,v]4 #ca4 ,= ?is cause %all a man leave 8 fa!r & "m1 & %all be jo9$ unto 8 wife4--,we mu/ reg>d ^! words1 n z a cont9uation ( ,adam's 9 ,g54 ii4 #bc1 b z ! words ( ! n>rator1 :o reg>ds :at our fir/ fa!r said z a my/ical h9t ( ! orig9 ( m>riage4 ,v]4 #cb4 ,?is is a great my/]y4--,! mean+ ( :i* is kn[n only to ! initiat$4 ,some?+ hav+ a significance beyond :at appe>s on ! surface4 ,b ,i speak4--,! ,i is emphatic3 ,i give my int]pretation4 ,my *ief int]e/ 9 ?is my/]y is z x relates to ,*ri/ & to ! ,*ur*4 ,v]4 #cc4 ,nev]!less4--,i pursue ! matt] no fur!r2 & ?\gh ?is my/ical turn is giv5 to ! words1 /ill 9 actual life let ! husb& love 7v]4 #be7 & ! wife %[ rev]5ce 7v]4 #bb74 ,let all ! m>ri$ among y apply ! my/]y to _! own case1 s t ! husb& may love ! wife & ! wife fe> ! husb&4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a1 #b4 ,! ,life ( ,love-- ,i4 ,is an imitat+ ( ! ,div9e life4--,be foll[]s ( ,god3 4 4 4 walk 9 love 7v]s4 #a1 #b74 ,?\gh ,god is inf9itely beyond u1 & lift$ above all heights1 we are to aspire t[>ds ,him4 ,:5 we contemplate ,8 glori\s p]fections we are m deeply consci\s ( our limitations & s9s1 b5d be=e ,him 9 l[ly awe1 & seem to despair ( ev] be+ able to approa* to any?+ )9 ourselves1 t c be l ,him4 ,nev]!less ,god is ! patt]n ( all excell5ce1 & we c atta9 excell5ce ourselves only by imitat+ ,him4 ,! ideal "* is ev] above & beyond ! seek]1 gr[+ m beautiful1 b seem+ z di/ant z ev]4 ,! life ( ,god is ! life ( love--love is ! ess5ce ( ,8 nature & ! cr[n+ glory ( all ,8 p]fections4 ,! *ief way 9 :i* ,he is imitable by u is 9 t direction3 to love ,god is to be l ,him4 ,our life1 9 all its impulses1 outgo+s1 & accompli%m5ts1 mu/ be suffus$ & p5etrat$ ) love4 ,z ! s\l op5s to ! infl[ ( ,god's love & is fill$ ) x1 x becomes l ,god4 ,lov+ ,god is all[+ ,god to love u4 ,! love ( ,god is ! mo/ transc5d5t revelation ( ! ,gospel4 ,9 ,p>is1 a little girl1 sev5 ye>s old1 0 obs]v$ to read ! ,new ,te/am5t cont9ually4 ,be+ ask$ :at pleasure %e f\nd 9 do+ s1 %e said1 ,x makes me wise1 & tea*es h[ to love ,god4 ,%e _h be5 read+ ! hi/ory ( ,m>?a & ,m>y4 ,:at is ! "o ?+ ne$ful8 ask$ h] fri5d4 ,x is ! love ( ,god1 %e e>ne/ly repli$4 ,,ii4 ,is befitt+ ! relation 9 :i* ! believ] is ,div9ely reg>d$4--,foll[]s ( ,god1 z de> *ildr5 7v]4 #a74 ,god is our ,fa!r1 & ,he loves u4 ,t is en\gh2 b h[ mu* is impli$ 9 t1 :o c tell8 ,to realise ! ,div9e ,fa!rhood is to become acqua9t$ ) ! love ( ,god4 ,:5 we discov] we are de> to ,him our he>ts melt1 our rebellion is conqu]$1 we seek ,8 =giv5ess1 we revel 9 ,8 fav\r1 we exult 9 ,8 s]vice4 ,:5 we discov] ,he has always lov$ u we are ov]:elm$4 ,a "m1 ^: daught] _h behav$ badly & at l5g? ran away f home1 ?\ght ( a s+ul> plan to f9d ! w&]] & br+ h] back4 ,%e _h h] own portrait fix$ on a l>ge h&bill & po/$ on ! walls ( ! t[n :]e %e suppos$ h] daught] 0 conceal$4 ,! portrait1 )\t "n1 _h ^! words pa9t$ und]nea?3 ,i love !e always4 ,cr[ds /opp$ be=e ! /range h&bill1 try+ to guess its mean+4 ,days elaps$1 :5 a "y girl at la/ pass$ by1 & lift$ h] eyes to ! s+ul> plac>d4 ,%e und]/ood3 ?is 0 a message = h]4 ,h] "m lov$ h]--p>don$ h]4 ,^? words trans=m$ h]4 ,nev] _h %e felt h] s9 & +ratitude s deeply4 ,%e 0 unwor?y ( su* love4 ,%e set out = home1 & cross+ ! ?re%old 0 soon 9 h] "m's arms4 ,my *ild6 cri$ ! "m1 z %e press$ h] rep5tant daught] to h] he>t1 ,i h nev] ceas$ to love !e6 ,,iii4 ,is a love ( ,*ri/-l sacrifice4--,z ,*ri/ also ha? lov$ u1 & ha? giv5 ,himself = u 7v]4 #b74 ,! (f]+ ( ,*ri/ z a sacrifice = ! s9s ( m5 0 acceptable to ,god1 & came up be=e ,him z a sweet-smell+ sav\r1 because x 0 ! (f]+ & sacrifice ( love4 ,! life ( love is ! life ( ob$i5ce2 x is eag] to s]ve1 & x %r9ks n f suff]+4 ,no?+ c be love to ,god :i* does n %ape itself into ob$i5ce4 ,we rememb] ! anecdote ( ! ,roman comm&] :o =bade an engagem5t ) ! enemy1 & ! fir/ transgressor aga9/ ^: prohibition 0 8 own son4 ,he accept$ ! *all5ge ( ! lead] ( ! o!r ho/1 met1 slew1 spoil$ him1 & !n ) triumphant feel+ c>ri$ ! spoils to 8 fa!r's t5t4 ,b ! ,roman fa!r refus$ to recognise ! in/9ct :i* prompt$ ?is z des]v+ ( ! "n ( love4 ,disob$i5ce contradict$ x & des]v$ dea?4 ,weak s5tim5t--:at 0 x wor?8 ,x 0 ! dictate ( ambition & self-w ov]rid+ ob$i5ce & discipl9e2 x 0 n love4 ,a self-sacrific+ life is prompt$1 su/a9$1 & ennobl$ by love4 ,! trials :i* love *e]fully und]goes 9 its m9i/ry ( love to o!rs & 9 ob$i5ce to ! w ( ,god are (t5 trans=m$ into bless+s4 ,!re is a leg5d t ,nimrod took ,abraham & ca/ him into a furnace ( fire because he w\ld n wor%ip idols2 b ,god *ang$ ! coals into a b$ ( roses4 ,s x w ev] be4 ,! ob$i5ce t leads to ! furnace ( fire w f9d 9 ! end t x is a b$ ( roses4 ,! life ( lov+ sacrifice w issue 9 et]nal bless$ness4 ,lessons4--,! life ( love is--#a4 ,! highe/ life4 #b4 ,! happie/ life4 #c4 ,! life mo/ fruitful 9 usefulness to o!rs4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a1 #b4 ,/4 ,paul's ,doctr9e ( ,*ri/ian ,e?ics4 ,i4 ,! fundam5tal tru? ( ! ,fa!rhood ( ,god4--,man's life has its law1 = x has its s\rce 9 ! nature ( ! ,et]nal4 ,beh9d our race in/9cts & ! laws impos$ on u 9 ! long /ruggle = exi/5ce1 beh9d ^? imp]atives ( practical reason involv$ 9 ! /ructure ( our intellig5ce1 is ! pres5ce & active w ( ,almighty ,god our heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,in/itutional morals be> witness to ! ,god ( creation1 exp]im5tal morals to ! ,god ( provid5ce & hi/ory4 ,! ,div9e ,fa!rhood is ! key/one ( ! ar* 9 :i* !y meet4 ,! comm& to be imitators ( ,god makes p]sonality ! sov]eign elem5t 9 life4 ,if consci\sness is a f9ite & pass+ ph5om5on1 if ,god be b a "n = ! sum ( ! imp]sonal laws t regulate ! univ]se1 = ! /ream ( t5d5cy 9 ! worlds1 ,fa!r & love are mean+less t]ms appli$ to ! ,supreme1 & religion dissolves into an impalpable mi/4 ,love1 ?\ght1 w 9 u raise our be+ above ! realm ( ! imp]sonal2 & ^! faculties po9t u upw>d to ,him f :om !y came1 ! ,fa!r ( ! spirits ( all fle%4 ,x is n ! loss ( /r5g? = human s]vice nor ! dy+ out ( joy :i* unbelief entails t is its *ief calamity4 ,! sun 9 ! s\l's heav5 is put out4 ,! p]sonal relation%ip to ! ,supreme :i* gave dignity & wor? to our individual be+1 :i* imp>t$ sacr$ness & endur+ p[] to all o!r ties1 is de/roy$4 ,! he>t is orphan$1 ! temple ( ! ,_s desolate4 ,! ma9spr+ ( life is brok54 ,,ii4 ,! solid>ity ( mank9d 9 ,*ri/ furni%es ! apo/le ) a p[]ful lev] = rais+ ! e?ical /&>d ( 8 read]s4 ,! ?\ght t we are memb]s "o ( ano!r =bids deceit4 ,self is s m]g$ 9 ! community t 9 deal+ c5sure or =giv5ess to an (f5d+ bro!r ! ,*ri/ian man feels z ?\gh he 7 deal+ ) himself--z ?\gh x 7 ! h& t =gave ! foot = tripp+1 or ! e> t p>don$ "s blund] ( ! eye4 ,! ,*ri/ lov$ & gave2 = love t does n give1 t prompts to no ef=t & puts itself to no sacrifice1 is b a luxury ( ! he>t--useless & ev5 selfi%4 ,! ,*ur* is ! c5tre ( humanity4 ,! love born & n\ri%$ 9 ! h\sehold ( fai? goes out into ! _w ) a univ]sal mission4 ,! solid>ity ( moral int]e/s t is realis$ !re embraces all ! k9dr$s ( ! e>?4 ,! inc>nation ( ,*ri/ knits all fle% into "o r$eem$ family4 ,! cont95ts & races ( mank9d are memb]s "o ( ano!r1 ) ,jesus ,*ri/ = ,head4 ,,iii4 ,ano!r rul+ idea ly+ at ! basis ( ,*ri/ian e?ics is ,/4 ,paul's conception ( man's future de/9y4--,!re is disclos$ a _w beyond ! _w1 a life gr[+ out ( life1 an et]nal & invisible k+dom ( ^: possession ! ,_s t lives 9 ,*ri/ian m5 is ! e>ne/ & fir/fruits4 ,human reason _h guess$ & hope _h dream$ ( ! s\l's immortality4 ,*ri/ianity gives ?is hope c]ta9ty1 & adds to x ! assurance ( ! resurrection ( ! body4 ,man's entire nature is ?us r$eem$4 ,our bodily dress is "o ) ! _s t x unfolds4 ,we %all lay x aside only to resume x--transfigur$1 b ) a =m & impress cont9u\s ) its pres5t be+4 ,,iv4 ,! atonem5t ( ! cross /amps its own "* & _s on ! entire e?ics ( ,*ri/ianity4--,! ,fa!rhood ( ,god1 ! unity & solid>ity ( mank9d1 ! issues ( et]nal life or dea? await+ u 9 ! unse5 _w--all ! great factors & fundam5tals ( reveal$ religion ga!r ab\t ! cross ( ,*ri/2 !y l5d to x _! augu/ significance1 & ga9 f x new import & impressiv5ess4 ,! fact t ,*ri/ gave ,himself = u an (f]+ & a sacrifice to ,god ?r[s an awful light ^u ! nature ( human transgression4 ,all t inspir$ m5 _h taught1 t good m5 _h believ$ & felt1 & p5it5t m5 confess$ 9 reg>d to ! evil ( human s91 is m ?an v]ifi$ by ! sacrifice :i* ! ,holy ,"o ( ,god has und]gone 9 ord] to put x away4 ,:at te>s ( contrition1 :at cleans+ fires ( hate aga9/ our own s9s1 :at scorn ( _! bas5ess1 :at /]n resolves aga9/ !m1 are awak5$ by ! sight ( ! cross ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/6 ,! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ dem&s f u devotion to ,*ri/ ,himself4 ,our fir/ duty z ,*ri/ians is to love ,*ri/1 to s]ve & foll[ ,*ri/4 ,!re is no conflict betwe5 ! claims ( ,*ri/ & ^? ( philan?ropy1 betwe5 ! ne$s ( ,8 wor%ip & ! ne$s ( ! de/itute & suff]+ 9 our /reets4 ,e new subject won to ! k+dom ( ,*ri/ is ano!r help] won = ,8 poor4 ,e act ( love r5d]$ to ,him deep5s ! *annel ( sympa?y by :i* relief & bless+ come to sorr[ful humanity4--,f9dlay4 ,*ri/'s ,sacrifice ( ,himself expla9$1 & ,man's ,duty to (f] ,spiritual ,sacrifice inf]r$ & recomm5d$4 ,i4 ,our ,"l's unexampl$ sacrifice4--#a4 ,! ,prie/4 ,z a prophet or an apo/le prop]ly is an ambassador f ,god to treat ) m51 s a prie/ is an ag5t or solicitor 9 behalf ( m5 to treat ) ,god4 #b4 ,! sacrifice4--,our ,"l 0 bo? (f]+ & sacrifice4 ,e sacrifice is an (f]+ to ,god1 b e (f]+ to ,god is n a sacrifice4 ,p]fect innoc5ce & consummate virtue1 bo? 9 do+ & suff]+1 7 n only ! fl[] & p]fection b ! v =m & ess5ce ( our ,"l's sacrifice4 ,^! 7 ! sacrifice ( sweet od\r1 acceptable to ,him :o alone c\ld judge p]fectly ( ! inf9ite wor? & m]it ( x4 #c4 ,! alt>4--,f ! ?ird c5tury to ?is "t ! cross :]eon our ,"l suff]$ has be5 call$ ! alt>4 ,!re is ano!r alt>1 a spiritual alt>--! et]nal ,_s1 ! ,div9e nature ( our ,"l4 ,! sacrifice ( our ,"l is an und\bt$ ,scripture tru?2 b z to a prop] alt> = t sacrifice1 x is a m disputable po9t1 ab\t :i* wise & good m5 may be all[$ to judge z !y see cause4 #d4 ,! ,div9e ,lawgiv]4--,to :om ! sacrifice 0 made1 & by :om x 0 graci\sly accept$4 ,god ! ,fa!r is ,lawgiv]-9-*ief1 & to ,him our ,"l paid ! price ( our r$emption4 ,?us ! glory ( ,god & ! felicity ( m5 are bo? s]v$ 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,,ii4 ,our own sacrifice ( ourselves4--,z ,*ri/ give ,himself = u1 s we ought to give up ourselves to ,god 9 all holy ob$i5ce1 & p>ticul>ly 9 ! (fices ( love t[>ds our bre?r51 z ^! are ! mo/ acceptable sacrifices we c (f] to ,god4 ,we _c d great] hon\r to our ,"l's sacrifice ?an by ?us copy+ x 9 ! be/ mann] we are able--a sacrifice ( love to ,god & love to our neighb\rs4--,wat]l&4 ,! ,imitation ( ,god4--,no argum5t is s frequ5tly urg$ z ! example ( ,*ri/ to p]suade u to mutual love1 because none is s well adapt$ to influ5ce ! m9d ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,god's approbation ( ,*ri/ian *>ity is express$ 9 ! same t]ms z ,8 acceptance ( ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/2 = *>ity to our fell[-,*ri/ians1 fl[+ f a s5se ( ,*ri/'s dy+ love1 is a virtue ( di/+ui%$ excell5ce4 ,z ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is call$ a sacrifice = a sweet-smell+ sav\r1 s ,*ri/ian *>ity is call$ an od\r ( a sweet smell1 a sacrifice acceptable1 well-pleas+ to ,god4 ,let x be our c>e to foll[ ,*ri/ 9 ,8 goodness & love1 & to le>n ( ,him humility1 condesc5sion1 m]cy1 & =giv5ess4 ,religion is an imitation ( ! moral "* ( ,god1 br\ght d[n to human view & famili>is$ to human appreh5sion 9 ! life ( ,*ri/4 ,! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ is ( great use1 n only z an atonem5t = guilt1 b also z an example ( love4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #a1 ,! ,duty & ,object ( a ,*ri/ian's ,imitation4 ,i4 ,! duty enjo9$4--#a4 ,remove ! h9drances to imitation4 7#a7 ,spiritual pride & self-conceit4 7#b7 ,?is self-conceit works 9 u a prejudic$ op9ion1 & makes u und]value & detract f ! wor? ( our bro!r4 7#c7 ,spiritual dr[s9ess4 #b4 ,obs]ve ! rules ( imitation4 7#a7 ,we mu/ n take our patt]n ^u tru/2 no1 n ,/4 ,paul himself4 ,he br+s x 9 inde$ z a duty--,be ye foll[]s ( me2 b he adds ?is direction1 z ,i am ( ,*ri/ 7#a ,cor4 xi4 #a74 ,= 9 imitation1 besides ! p]sons1 !re is also to be consid]$1 sai? ,qu9tilian1 :at x is we mu/ imitate 9 ! p]sons4 ,we mu/ no fur!r foll[ !m ?an !y foll[ ! rules ( art4 ,"s !re 71 said ,s5eca1 :o imitat$ no?+ b t :i* 0 bad 9 ! be/4 ,x is s 9 our ,*ri/ian pr(ession3 we mu/ view1 & try1 & und]/& :at we are to imitate4 ,we mu/ n make use ( all eyes1 b ( ^? only :i* look ^u ! ,"l4 7#b7 ,t we /rive to imitate ! be/4 ,sai? ,pl9y3 ,x is great folly n to propose always ! be/ patt]n2 & sai? ,s5eca1 ,*oose a ,cato1 a prime1 em95t man1 by ^: au?ority ?y secret ?\ghts may be m holy1 ! v memory ( :om may compose ?y mann]s2 :om n only to see1 b to ?9k (1 w be a help to ! re=mation ( ?y life4 ,do/ ?\ live ) any 9 :om ! good gifts & graces ( ,god are %9+ & respl5d5t1 :o are /rict & exact1 & s reta9 ! precepts ( ,god 9 memory t !y =get !m n 9 _! works8 ,give m5 ! in/ructive examples ( ^! good m53 let !m always be be=e my eyes2 let !m be a second rule by :i* ,i may correct my life & mann]s2 let me n lose ?is help1 :i* ,god ha? grant$ me1 ( imitation4 ,,ii4 ,! object ( imitation4--,we mu/ make ,god ! rule ( goodness 9 all our actions3 we mu/ be j1 to obs]ve ! law2 valiant1 to keep d[n our passions2 temp]ate1 to con=m our wills to ! rule ( reason2 & wise1 to our salvation4 ,b !re is no virtue :i* makes u m resemble ,god ?an ?is :i* ! apo/le "h exhorts ! ,ephesians to2 & t is m]cy4 ,= al?\gh all virtues are 9 ! highe/ degree1 nay1 above all degrees1 mo/ p]fect 9 ,him2 yet1 9 respect ( ,8 creatures1 none is s respl5d5t z m]cy4 ,m]cy is ! que5 & empress ( ,god's virtues2 x is ! bond & knot :i* unites heav5 & e>?1 t by :i* we hold all our titles--our title to be m51 out title to ! "n ( ,*ri/ian1 our title to ! pr(ession ( ,*ri/ianity1 our title to e>?1 our title to heav54 #a4 ,z ,god =give? u1 s we mu/ =give our enemies4 #b4 ,z we mu/ =give1 s ,god's m]cy mu/ be ! motive3 we mu/ d x out ( a desire to imitate ,god4 #c4 ,we mu/ con=m our imitation to ! ,patt]n4 ,he ) "o act ( m]cy wipes out all scores2 s mu/ we4 ,:5 ,he =gives our s9s1 ,he is said to ca/ !m beh9d ,him1 nev] to ?9k ( !m1 s to =get !m z if !y nev] _h be52 s mu/ we4 ,he do? x too )\t respect ( p]sons2 & s we ought to d4 ,we mu/ =give all1 = ev]2 & s f> mu/ we be f respect ( p]sons t we mu/ ackn[l$ge no title b t ( ,*ri/ian4--,f>9don4 ,lik5ess to ,god4 ,i4 ,lik5ess to ,god belongs to man's high] or spiritual nature4--,x has its f\ndation 9 ! orig9al & ess5tial capacities ( ! m9d4 ,9 proportion z ^! are unfold$ by "r & vigor\s ex]tion1 x is ext5d$ & bright5$4 ,9 proportion z ^! lie dormant x is obscur$4 ,lik5ess to ,god is ! supreme gift4 ,he c communicate no?+ s preci\s1 glori\s1 bless$ z ,himself4 ,to hold intellectual & moral aff9ity ) ! supreme ,be+1 to p>take ,8 ,_s1 to be ,8 *ildr5 by d]ivations ( k9dr$ excell5ce1 to be> a gr[+ con=mity to ! p]fection :i* we adore--?is is a felicity :i* obscures & annihilates all o!r good4 ,x is only 9 proportion to ?is lik5ess t we c enjoy ei!r ,god or ! univ]se4 ,to und]/& a great & good be+ we mu/ h ! se$s ( ! same excell5ce4 ,,ii4 ,t man has a k9dr$ nature ) ,god1 & may be> mo/ important & ennobl+ relations to ,him1 seems to me to be e/abli%$ by a /rik+ pro(4 ,:5ce d we d]ive our k ( ! attributes & p]fections :i* con/itute ! supreme ,be+8 ,i answ]1 ,we d]ive !m f our own s\ls4 ,! ,div9e attributes are fir/ develop$ 9 ourselves1 & !nce transf]r$ to our ,creator4 ,! idea ( ,god1 sublime & awful z x is1 is ! idea ( our own spiritual nature1 purifi$ & enl>g$ to inf9ity4 ,x is ! resemblance ( a p>5t to a *ild1 ! lik5ess ( a k9dr$ nature4 ,,iii4 ,god is made kn[n to u z a ,fa!r4--,& :at is x to be a fa!r8 ,x is to communicate "o's own nature1 to give life to k9dr$ be+s2 & ! highe/ function ( a fa!r is to educate ! m9d ( ! *ild1 & to imp>t to x :at is noble/ & happie/ 9 8 own m9d4 ,god is our ,fa!r1 n m]ely because ,he creat$ u1 or because ,he gives u enjoym5t3 = ,he creat$ ! fl[] & ! insect1 yet we call ,him n _! ,fa!r4 ,?is bond is a spiritual "o4 ,?is "n belongs to ,god1 because ,he frames spirits l ,himself1 & delights to give !m :at is mo/ glori\s & bless$ 9 ,8 own nature4 ,accord+ly ,*ri/ianity is said ) special propriety to reveal ,god z ! ,fa!r1 because x reveals ,him z s5d+ ,8 ,son to cleanse ! m9d f e /a91 & to repl5i% x = ev] ) ! _s & moral attributes ( its ,au?or4 ,,iv4 ,! promise ( ! ,holy ,_s is among ! mo/ preci\s aids ( influ5ce :i* ,god imp>ts4 ,x is a ,div9e assi/ance adapt$ to our moral fre$om1 an aid :i* sil5tly m+les & conspires ) all o!r helps & means ( goodness1 & by :i* we are /r5g!n$ to und]/& & apply ! res\rces d]iv$ f our munific5t ,creator4 ,?is aid we _c prize too mu*1 or pray = too e>ne/ly4--,*ann+4 ,v]4 #b4 ,& walk 9 love4 ,! ,nature1 ,prop]ties1 & ,acts ( ,*>ity4 ,i4 ,! nature ( *>ity4--#a4 ,lov+ our neighb\r implies we value & e/eem him4 #b4 ,implies a s9c]e & e>ne/ desire = 8 welf>e & good ( all k9ds 9 due proportion4 #c4 ,a complac5ce or delightful satisfaction 9 ! good ( our neighb\r4 #d4 ,condol5ce & commis]ation 9 ! evils befall+ him4 ,,ii4 ,prop]ties ( *>ity4--#a4 ,love appropriates its object 9 appreh5sion & affection1 embrac+ x1 possess+ & enjoy+ x z its own4 #b4 ,x desires reciprocal affection4 #c4 ,disposes to please our neighb\r1 n only by in(f5sive b by an oblig+ demean\r4 #d4 ,makes a man d5y himself--despis+ all selfi% reg>ds--= ! b5efit ( 8 neighb\r4 #e4 ,to be condesc5d+ & will+ to p]=m ! meane/ (fices ne$ful or useful to 8 fri5d4 ,,iii4 ,acts ( *>ity4--#a4 ,to =be> ang] on provocation4 #b4 ,to remit (f5ces1 suppress+ rev5ge4 #c4 ,to ma9ta9 concord & peace4 #d4 ,to be c&id 9 op9ion & mild 9 c5sure4 #e4 ,ab/a9 f do+ any?+ :i* may occasion our neighb\r to commit s91 or disaffect him t[>ds religion1 or disc\rage him 9 ! practice ( duty4--,b>r[4 ,! ,sacrifice ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,a ,div9e p]son 0 absolutely necess>y4--#a4 ,he :o atones mu/ be 9 possession ( inf9ite wor?4 ,no?+ less ?an ! glory ( inf9ity & et]nity c atone = transgression4 ,! individual mu/ also be possess$ ( humanity = ?is obvi\s reason3 t man ha? transgress$1 & man mu/ atone4 ,9 ! p]son ( ! ,messiah we behold ev]y?+ ,god c\ld possibly desire4 ,a ,div9e p]son1 compris+ ,deity & humanity 9 ,himself1 atones = s94 #b4 ,x 0 absolutely necess>y t ! individual :o aton$ %\ld be :olly at 8 own disposal4--,n[1 no f9ite be+ is at 8 own disposal2 no f9ite be+ c say1 ,i w d z ,i please2 b ,messiah speaks ( ,himself 9 language t f9ite be+ c\ld n adopt )\t insult+ ,god4 ,! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity is oppos$2 b :5 we p]use ,scripture we %all f9d ! absolute necessity ( a plurality ( p]sons4 ,a ,div9e p]son to pres5t a sacrifice2 & if s1 a ,div9e p]son to receive t sacrifice4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/'s love 9 giv+ ,himself4--,& "h we behold ! love ( ,god 9 all its glory4 ,*ri/ ha? sav$ u1 & giv5 ,himself = u4 ,"h we behold ! love ( ,*ri/2 ! love ( a ,div9e p]son embrac+ ,god1 embrac+ ! law ( ,god1 & embrac+ ! s9n] 9 all 8 %ame4 ,two ( ! attributes ( ?is love nev] unfold$ _! glories be=e4 ,! int5s5ess & ! hol9ess ( x 7 nev] be=e manife/$4 ,behold ,god z well z man1 a ,div9e p]son suff]+ = u4 ,"h = once1 & once only1 behold ! sov]eignty ( ,god 9 all its glory1 9 all its l[l9ess1 connect$ ) ! ju/ice ( ,god 9 all its t]rors4 ,messiah is puni%$1 t ! transgressor may live = ev]4 ,,iii4 ,god's pleasure 9 ! sacrifice ( ,8 ,son4--#a4 ,god is inf9itely delight$ ) ,8 ,son1 z ,he is "o 9 ess5ce ) ,him4 ,! pi\s ,bapti/ gives 8 disciples a volume ( ,div9ity 9 a few words4 ,he traces ev]y?+ to its s\rce4 ,! ,fa!r love? ! ,son4 ,surely1 !n1 we mu/ anticipate ,god's pleasure 9 ev]y?+ ! ,savi\r does4 #b4 ,! resurrection & asc5sion ( ,*ri/ prove ,god's acceptance ( ! sacrifice4 #c4 ,! success ( ! ,gospel ano!r pro(4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,see ! evil & dang] ( unbelief4 #b4 ,all spiritual good comes f ,god2 all spiritual evil fl[s f ! creature4 #c4 ,le>n ! "w ( fai?--to accept ,*ri/4--,h[els4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #c-ad4 ,! ,*ildr5 ( ,d>kness & ( ,light4 ,i4 ,! *ildr5 ( d>kness are kn[n by _! de$s 7v]s4 #c-e74--;,a loa?some & unsightly li/6 ,s9 m>ks its victims4 ,de$s done 9 d>kness d n escape detection & exposure4 ,! revolt+ s9s ( ! hea!n reveal ! dep? ( wick$ness to :i* man may s9k :5 he ab&ons ,god & is ab&on$ ( ,god4 ,e s+le s91 volunt>ily indulg$1 weak5s ! p[] ( self-control1 & !re is no de$ ( d>kness a reckless s9n] may n commit4 ,s5suality is a devil-fi%--a vampire ( ! sea--prey+ ^u & dev\r+ ! be/ p[]s ( m9d & body4 #a4 ,_! de$s exclude !m f ! inh]itance ( ! good4--,!y h no inh]itance 9 ! k+dom ( ,*ri/ & ( ,god 7v]4 #e74 ,! *ildr5 ( d>kness c h no company & no place ) ! *ildr5 ( light2 ! two _c co-exi/ or bl5d toge!r4 ,! s9n] excludes himself1 & unfits himself = fell[%ip ) ! good4 ,_! purity is a con/ant repro( ( 8 vil5ess2 he %r9ks f _! society1 & hates !m because !y are s good4 ,we may well be on our gu>d aga9/ s9s t %ut u out ( ! k+dom ( grace on e>?1 & out ( heav5 h]eaft]4 #b4 ,_! de$s expose !m to ! ,div9e wra?4--,because ( ^! ?+s come? ! wra? ( ,god ^u ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce 7v]4 #f74 ,! wra? ( ,god is already ^u !m 7,rom4 i4 #ah71 & %all rema9 s long z !y are disob$i5t4 ,de$s su* z !irs c>ry _! own puni%m5t2 b !re is also ! righte\s v5geance ( ,god to reckon )4 ,= s9 ,god c h no?+ b wra?2 b yet t is m]cifully re/ra9$ to af=d e opportunity = rep5tance4 ,! ,roman magi/rates1 :5 !y gave s5t5ce ^u any "o to be sc\rg$1 _h a bundle ( rods ti$ h>d ) _m knots laid be=e !m4 ,! reason 0 ?is3 :il/ ! beadle 0 unty+ ! knots1 :i* he 0 to d by ord] & n 9 any o!r or sudd5 way1 ! magi/rates might see ! deportm5t & c>riage ( ! del9qu5t1 :e!r he 0 sorry = 8 fault & %[$ any hope ( am5dm5t1 t !n !y might recall 8 s5t5ce or mitigate 8 puni%m5t2 o!rwise he 0 correct$ s mu* ! m sev]ely4 ,?us ,god 9 ! puni%m5t ( s9n]s4 ,h[ pati5t is ,he6 ,h[ lo? to /rike6 ,h[ sl[ to ang]6 ,,ii4 ,! *ildr5 ( light are ,div9ely illum9$4--#a4 ,!y 7 once 9 d>kness4 ,ye 7 sometimes d>kness 7v]4 #h74 ,_! pres5t condition z *ildr5 ( ! light %\ld rem9d !m by contra/ ( _! =m] /ate1 & %\ld excite _! gratitude to ,god = ! *ange ,he _h wr\ght 9 !m4 ,!y 7 n to be deceiv$ by speci\s argum5ts 7v]4 #f7 t !y c\ld return to _! old s9s & yet reta9 _! new inh]itance4 ,to g back to ! old life is to g back to d>kness4 #b4 ,_! possession ( ,div9e light is evid5t4--,b n[ are ye light 9 ! ,"l4 4 4 4 ,= ! fruit ( ! ,_s ! fruit ( light is 9 all goodness & righte\sness & tru? 7v]s4 #h1 #i74 ,true virtue is ( ! light & _c be hid4 ,g5u9e religion manife/s itself 9 goodness ( he>t1 9 righte\sness ( life1 & 9 tru?fulness ( "* & spee*--9 a holy reality t is bo? exp]i5c$ & express$4 ,on ,h]d]'s grave at ,weim> !re 0 plac$ by royal au?ority a ca/-iron tablet ) ! words1 ,light1 ,love1 ,life4 ,! life illum9$ by ! ,_s is its own bright witness4 #c4 ,_! conduct aims at discov]+ :at is acceptable to ,god4--,walk z *ildr5 ( ! light1 4 4 4 prov+ :at is acceptable unto ! ,"l 7v]s4 #h1 #aj74 ,_! outw>d life mu/ be 9 h>mony ) ! new nature !y h receiv$4 ,!y 7 adopt$ z *ildr5 ( ! light1 & !y mu/ ?9k1 speak1 & act 9 ! light & ) ! light !y _h receiv$4 ,! light w %[ :at x is t ,god approves2 & /riv+ 9 all ?+s to please ,him our light w increase4 ,we may sometimes be mi/ak51 b we %all get light f our mi/akes1 z well z f our success1 z to ! w ( ,god4 ,life is a trial1 & our conduct w be ! te/ z to h[ we are us+ ! light ,god has giv5 u4 ,! light we %$ w be a help & guide to o!rs4 ,!re is a k9d ( diamond :i*1 if expos$ = "s m9utes to ! light ( ! sun & !n tak5 into a d>k room1 w emit light = "s "t4 ,! m>vell\s prop]ty ( reta9+ light & !reby becom+ ! s\rce ( light on a small scale %[s h[ analog\s to light its v nature mu/ be4 ,^? :o t\*$ ! ,savi\r became s\rces ( virtue to o!rs4 ,z ,moses' face %[n :5 he came f ! m\nt1 s conv]se ) spiritual ?+s makes ,*ri/ians ! light :i* %9es 9 ! d>k places ( ! e>?4 ,let y\r light s %9e be=e m5 7,matt4 v4 #af74 ,,iii4 ,! *ildr5 ( light _c p>ticipate 9 de$s ( d>kness4--#a4 ,!y are to %un !m4 ,be n p>tak]s ) !m 4 4 4 ,h no fell[%ip ) ! unfruitful works ( d>kness 7v]s4 #g1 #aa74 ,we may n actually commit c]ta9 s9s2 b if we tol]ate or enc\rage !m1 we are p>tak]s ) ! transgressors4 ,! safe/ place is t :i* is f>!/ f evil4 ,x is a p]il\s exp]im5t to try h[ ne> we c approa* & h[ f> daily ) s9 )\t committ+ ourselves4 ,! easie/ way to resi/ temptation is to run away4 ,x is b5ea? ! dignity ( ! *ildr5 ( light to patronise or trifle ) s94 #b4 ,!y 7 n ev5 to speak ( !m4--,x is a %ame ev5 to speak ( ^? ?+s 7v]4 #ab74 ,!re are "s subjects ab\t :i* sil5ce is n only ! highe/ prud5ce b a sacr$ duty4 ,! fooli% talk+ & je/+ ( v]4 #d belong$ to ! p]iod :5 !y 7 ! *ildr5 ( d>kness4 ,sp>kl+ hum\r refre%es2 ! ribald je/ pollutes4 ,! be/ way to =get say+s t sugge/ evil is nev] to speak ( !m4 #c4 ,!y are to expose !m by br++ ! light ( tru? to be> ^u !m4--,b r reprove !m4 4 4 4 ,all ?+s t are reprov$ are made manife/ by ! light1 etc4 7v]s4 #aa1 #ac1 #ad74 ,sil5t abs5ce or ab/95ce is n en\gh4 ,:]e s9 is op5 to rebuke x %\ld at all haz>ds be rebuk$4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ,/4 ,paul does n w>rant ,*ri/ians 9 pry+ into ! hidd5 s9s ( ! _w ar\nd !m & play+ ! moral detective4 ,publicity is n a rem$y = all evils1 b a great aggravation ( "s1 & ! sure/ means ( dissem9at+ !m4 ,x is a %ame--a disgrace to our common nature1 & a griev\s p]il to ! "y & innoc5t--to fill ! public pr9ts ) ! nause\s details ( crime1 & to ta9t ! air ) its putridities4 ,! fruit ( ! light convicts ! unfruitful works ( d>kness4 ,! light ( ! ,gospel disclos$ & !n dispell$ ! d>kness ( ! =m] "t4 ,s w x be ) ! night ( s9 t is spread ov] ! _w4 ,! light :i* %9es ^u s9-lad5 & sorr[ful he>ts %9es on !m to *ange !m into its own nature4 ,! manife/$ is light2 9 o!r words1 if m5 c be made to see ! true nature ( _! s91 !y w =sake x4 ,if ! light c b p5etrate _! consci5ce1 x w save !m4 ,:]e=e ,he sai?1 ,awake ?\ t sleepe/4 ,) ?is song on h] lips ! ,*ur* w5t =?1 clad 9 ! arm\r ( light1 /rong 9 ! joy ( salvation2 & d>kness & ! works ( d>kness fl$ be=e h] 7,f9dlay74 ,lessons4--,! ,*ildr5 ( d>kness & ( light diff]--#a4 ,9 _! conduct4 #b4 ,9 _! _s & aims4 #c4 ,9 ! way 9 :i* !y are ,div9ely reg>d$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #c-f4 ,*ri/ian ,sobriety inculcat$4 ,i4 ,! vices condemn$4--#a4 ,impurity4 ,=nication is sometimes us$ 9 ,scripture to compreh5d ! gross] =ms ( uncleanness1 z ince/1 adult]y1 & pro/itution2 b 9 common spee* x is appropriat$ to intimacy betwe5 unm>ri$ p]sons4 ,if acts ( uncleanness are crim9al1 s are impure ?\ghts & desires4 ,! ,gospel =bids fil?y communication1 :i* indicates a vici\s disposition & corrupts o!rs4 ,*ri/ians mu/ ab/a9 f ev]y?+ t t5ds to sugge/ wanton ideas1 to excite impure desire1 & to /r5g!n ! p[] ( temptation4 #b4 ,covet\sness4--,an immod]ate desire ( ri*es4 #c4 ,fooli% talk+ & je/+4--,! ,gospel is n s rigid & au/]e z to deb> u f innoc5t pleasures & h>mless amusem5ts4 ,je/+ is n fooli% :5 us$ to expose ! absurdity ( error & ! folly ( vice4 ,! apo/le condemns lewd & obsc5e je/+1 pr(ane je/+1 & revil+ & defamatory je/+4 ,evil-speak+ nev] w\nds s deeply nor infuses 9 ! w\nd su* fatal poison z :5 x is %>p5$ by wit & urg$ home by ridicule4 ,,ii4 ,! argum5ts subjo9$4--#a4 ,impurity1 covet\sness1 & fooli% talk+ are unbecom+ 9 sa9ts4 #b4 ,fooli% talk+ & je/+ are n conv5i5t1 z ! hea!n imag9$ !m to be1 b are crim9al 9 _! nature & fatal 9 _! t5d5cy4 #c4 ,! indulg5ce ( ^! s9s is inconsi/5t ) a title to heav54 #d4 ,^! s9s n only exclude f heav51 b br+ ^u ! s9n]s ! wra? ( ,god4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #d4 ,aga9/ ,fooli% ,talk+ & je/+4 ,i4 ,9 :at fooli% talk+ & je/+ may be all[$4--#a4 ,faceti\sness is n unreasonable :i* m9i/]s h>mless delight to conv]sation4 #b4 ,:5 x exposes ?+s base & evil4 #c4 ,:5 x is a def5ce aga9/ unju/ reproa*4 #d4 ,:5 x may be us$ s z n to defile ! m9d ( ! speak] or d wrong to ! he>]4 ,,ii4 ,9 :at %\ld x be condemn$4--#a4 ,all pr(ane je/+ or speak+ loosely ab\t holy ?+s4 #b4 ,abusive & scurril\s je/+ :i* t5ds to damage our neighb\r4 #c4 ,x is v culpable to be faceti\s 9 obsc5e & smutty matt]s4 #d4 ,to affect to value ?is way ( speak+ 9 comp>ison to ! s]i\s & pla9 way ( speak+4 #e4 ,all va+lori\s o/5tation4 #f4 ,:5 x impairs ! habitual s]i\sness t becomes ! ,*ri/ian4--,b>r[4 ,v]4 #f4 ,! ,dissipation ( ,l>ge ,cities4 ,i4 ,! orig9 ( a life ( dissipation4--,"y m5 on _! entrance into ! bus9ess ( ! _w h n be5 en\gh =tifi$ aga9/ its s$uc+ influ5ces by _! previ\s education at home4 ,ye p>5ts :o1 9 plac+ y\r *ildr5 on "s road to ga9ful employm5t1 h plac$ !m )\t a sigh 9 ! mid/ ( depravity1 s ne> & s surr\nd+ t )\t a miracle !y mu/ p]i%1 y h done an act ( idolatry to ! god ( ?is _w1 y h comm&$ y\r h\sehold aft] y to wor%ip him z ! great div9ity ( _! lives1 & y h caus$ y\r *ildr5 to make _! approa*es to 8 pres5ce1 & 9 s do+ to pass ?r\gh ! fire ( su* temptations z h de/roy$ !m4 ,,ii4 ,! progress ( a life ( dissipation4--,! va/ majority ( our "y1 on _! way to manhood1 are initiat$ into all ! practices & describe ! full c>e] ( dissipation4 ,^? :o h imbib$ f _! fa!rs ! _s ( ?is _w's morality are n s5sibly arre/$ 9 ?is c>e]1 ei!r by ! opposition ( _! fri5ds or by ! voice ( _! own consci5ce4 ,^? :o h imbib$ an opposite _s1 & h br\ght x into competition ) an evil _w1 & h at l5g? yield$ ) _m a sigh & _m a /ruggle1 are tr\bl$ ) ! upbraid+s ( consci5ce4 ,! y\?ful vot>y ( pleasure det]m9es to be m gu>d$3 b ! entanglem5ts ( companion%ip h got hold ( him1 ! invet]acy ( habit tyrannises ov] all 8 purposes1 ! /at$ opportunity aga9 comes r\nd1 & ! l\d laugh ( 8 p>tn]s *ases all 8 despond5cy away4 ,! infatuation ga!rs ^u him e mon?1 a h>d5+ process goes on1 ! deceitfulness ( s9 gr[s apace1 & he at l5g? becomes "o ( ! /urdie/ & mo/ unrel5t+ ( h] vot>ies4 ,he 9 8 turn /r5g!ns ! conspiracy t is =m$ aga9/ ! morals ( a new g5]ation1 & all ! +5u\s delicacies ( o!r days are oblit]at$4 ,he contracts a temp]am5t ( kn[+1 hackney$1 unfeel+ depravity1 & ?us ! mis*ief is transmitt$ f "o ye> to ano!r1 & keeps up ! guilty hi/ory ( e place ( cr[d$ population4 ,,iii4 ,! effects ( a life ( dissipation4--,we speak n at pres5t ( ! com+ dea? & ( ! com+ judgm5t1 b ( ! *ange :i* takes place on _m a vot>y ( lic5ti\sness :5 he becomes :at ! _w calls a re=m$ man4 ,he bids adieu to ! pursuits & pr(ligacies ( y\?1 n because he has rep5t$ !m1 b because he has outliv$ !m4 ,x is a common & easy transition to pass f "o k9d ( disob$i5ce to ano!r2 b x is n s easy to give up t rebelli\sness ( he>t :i* lies at ! root ( all disob$i5ce4 ,! man has )drawn f ! sc5es ( dissipation1 & has betak5 himself to ano!r way2 b x is 8 own way4 ,he may bid adieu to pr(ligacy 9 8 own p]son1 b he lifts up ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance on ! pr(ligacy ( o!rs4 ,he gives x ! :ole weight & au?ority ( 8 connivance4 ,oh = an arm ( /r5g? to demoli% ! firm & f>-spread compact ( iniquity1 & = ! p[] ( "s su* pi]c+ & prophetic voice z might conv9ce our re=m$ m5 ( ! baleful influ5ce !y ca/ beh9d !m on ! morals ( ! succe$+ g5]ation6 ,:at is ! likelie/ way ( sett+ up a b>ri] aga9/ ?is desolat+ torr5t ( corruption8 ,! mis*ief w nev] be combatt$ effectually by any exp$i5t sep>ate f ! gr[? & ! transmission ( p]sonal ,*ri/ianity ?r\gh\t ! l&4--,t4 ,*alm]s4 ,v]s4 #g-ab4 ,fell[%ip 9 ,wick$ness & its ,condemnation4 ,i4 ,illu/rate ?is fell[%ip 9 wick$ness4--#a4 ,n to oppose1 9 _m cases1 is to embold5 transgressors1 & to be p>tak]s ) !m4 #b4 ,we h m direct fell[%ip ) ! wick$ :5 we enc\rage !m by our example4 #c4 ,!y :o incite & provoke o!rs to evil works h fell[%ip ) !m4 #d4 ,!y :o explicitly cons5t to & actually jo9 ) s9n]s 9 _! evil works h fell[%ip ) !m4 #e4 ,to com=t & uphold s9n]s 9 _! wick$ness is to h fell[%ip ) !m4 #f4 ,!re are "s :o rejoice 9 iniquity :5 !y h l5t no h& to accompli% x4 ,,ii4 ,apply ! argum5ts ! apo/le urges aga9/ x4--#a4 ,"o argum5t is tak5 f ! sup]ior light :i* ,*ri/ians enjoy4 #b4 ,ano!r is tak5 f ! grace ( ! ,holy ,_s1 ( :i* believ]s are ! subjects4 #c4 ,! works ( d>kness are unfruitful4 #d4 ,?is is a %ameful fell[%ip4 #e4 ,if we h fell[%ip ) s9n]s 9 _! works1 we mu/ %>e ) !m 9 _! puni%m5t4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #h4 ,light 9 ,d>kness4--,i 0 9 a d>k5$ room t ,i might obs]ve ! effect produc$ by ! use ( :at is call$ lum9\s pa9t4 ,a neat c>d on :i* ! words ,tru/ 9 ! ,"l 7 pr9t$ re/$ ^u ! bookcase & %one out cle>ly 9 ! d>kness4 ,! effect />tl$ me4 ,h[ rem>kable t if f any cause ! light ( sun or day fail$ to re/ ^u ! c>d its lum9\sness gradually decl9$1 b return$ :5 ! sun's action infus$ fre% light6 ,truly we also1 if hidd5 f ! face ( our ,"l1 cease to %9e4 ,are ye light 9 ! ,"l8 walk z *ildr5 ( light4--,h4 ,v>ley4 ,v]4 #i4 ,fruit ( ! ,_s4--,z (t5times :5 walk+ 9 a wood ne> sunset1 ?\gh ! sun himself be hid by ! height & bu%9ess ( ! trees ar\nd1 yet we "k t he is /ill above ! horizon f see+ 8 beams 9 ! op5 glades be=e u illum9at+ a ?\s& leaves1 ! sev]al brightnesses ( :i* are s _m evid5ces ( 8 pres5ce4 ,?us x is ) ! ,holy ,_s3 ,he works 9 secret1 b ,8 "w is manife/ 9 ! lives ( all true ,*ri/ians4 ,lamps s heav5ly mu/ h be5 lit f on high4--,j4 ,c4 ,h>e4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,! ,rule ( ,*ri/ian ,conduct4--#a4 ,we _c con=m ourselves to :at is acceptable to ! ,"l & walk z *ildr5 ( light except we make s]i\s se>* into ! rule ( duty reveal$ 9 ! ,^w & d our utmo/ to come up to t rule4 ,we walk n acceptably :5 we d ?+s ra%ly )\t delib]ation1 or d\bt+ly aft] delib]ation1 nor :5 ! ?+ done is 9 itself "r1 b we d x n f t gr\nd1 b to gratify ourselves4 #b4 ,x is n suffici5t to make ?is inquiry 9 ord] to "s few & weighty actions1 b 9 ord] to all1 :e!r great] or less1 :e!r advantage or loss may foll[ our con=m+ to ! rule4 #c4 ,! f9d+ out ( :at is acceptable to ! ,"l1 especially 9 "s intricate cases1 is n easily atta9$4 ,!re mu/ be an accurate se>*1 toge!r ) an ex]cis+ ourselves 9 ^? ?+s we already "k to be acceptable1 t s we may exp]im5tally "k !m to be su*1 & get our k bett]$ 9 ^? ?+s ( :i* we are ignorant4--,f]gusson4 ,v]s4 #aa1 #ab4 ,works ( ,d>kness4--#a4 ,?\gh we are n 9 all cases to ab/a9 f ! fell[%ip ( wick$ m51 b may conv]se ) !m z we are b\nd by necessity1 or by any civil1 religi\s1 or natural bond1 yet no tie ( t k9d c w>rant u to p>take ) !m 9 _! s9s4 #b4 ,?\gh ! comm& to reprove ! s9s ( o!rs is an affirmative precept1 & n b9d+ at all times & 9 all cases1 yet n reprov+ :5 occasion (f]s is a p>tak+ ) !m 9 _! s9s4 #c4 ,!re %\ld be su* a holy ba%fulness 9 ,*ri/ians z to ?9k %ame to utt] 9 spee*1 at lea/ )\t dete/ation1 ^? ?+s godless s9n]s are n a%am$ to practise4 ,m9i/]s 9 _! public prea*+s %\ld be mode/ & sp>+ 9 deciph]+ fil?y s9s1 le/ !y tea* o!rs h[ to commit ! s9 !y reprove4 #d4 ,:5 m5 d n seek ! veil ( secrecy to cov] _! s9s1 b glory 9 _! %ame1 !y are m corrupt ?an ! grosse/ ( pagans4--,f]gusson4 ,v]s4 #ac1 #ad4 ,slumb]+ ,s\ls & _! ,awak5+4 ,i4 ,! "* ( ! p]sons address$4--,!y are 9 a /ate ( sleep4 #a4 ,if y all[ y\rselves 9 ! practice ( kn[n wick$ness1 y\r consci5ce is asleep4 #b4 ,if y live 9 ! cu/om>y neglect ( self-exam9ation1 y are 9 a /ate ( slumb]4 #c4 ,if y h nev] be5 9 any degree affect$ ) a s5se ( y\r guilt & y\r dep5d5ce on ! m]cy ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 y are among ^? :o are asleep4 #d4 ,if y h no conflicts ) s9 & temptation1 y are 9 a /ate ( slumb]4 #e4 ,! preval5ce ( a s5sual & c>nal disposition is a sign ( spiritual dea?4 #f4 ,/upidity "u ! w>n+s ( ,god's ,^w & provid5ce indicates su* a /ate ( s\l z ! ,scripture comp>es to sleep4 #g4 ,! s\l 9 :i* ! temp] ( ! ,gospel is =m$ hung]s & ?ir/s aft] righte\sness1 desires spiritual gr[?1 & rea*es aft] p]fection4 ,,ii4 ,! awak5+ call4--#a4 ,?is awak5+ mu/ suppose & imply a conviction ( y\r s9 & a s5se ( y\r dang]4 #b4 ,?is awak5+ f sleep & aris+ f ! dead imply a real rep5tance ( s9 & turn+ to ,god4 #c4 ,!y :o h awoke f _! sleep & ris5 f ! dead w exp]i5ce ! prop]ties & ma9ta9 ! ex]cises ( a holy & spiritual life4 ,,iii4 ,! enc\ragem5t to att5d to ! awak5+ call4--,*ri/ %all give !e light4 #a4 ,?is may be und]/ood z a promise ( p>don & et]nal life on y\r rep5tance4 #b4 ,! words import ,god's graci\s att5tion to awak5$ s\ls :5 !y frame _! do+s to turn to ,him4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,! ,light ( ,god4 ,i4 ,light comes f ,god4--,god is light1 & ,he wi%es to give light to ,8 *ildr54 ,:atsoev] do? make manife/ is light--t :i* is made manife/ is light4 ,!re has be5 a /eady progress 9 ! m9d ( ! ,*ri/ian race1 & ?is progress has be5 9 ! direction ( light4 ,has x n be5 s 9 our notions ( ,god8--a gradual discov]y t :5 ,god is manife/$1 behold1 ,god is light1 & 9 ,him is no d>kness at all--a gradual v9dication ( ,8 "* f ^? d>k & horrid notions ( ! ,deity :i* 7 borr[$ f ! pagans & ! ,jewi% rabbis--a gradual return to ! p]fect good news ( a good ,god :i* 0 prea*$ by ,/4 ,john & by ,/4 ,paul4 ,! day %all come :5 all %all be light 9 ! ,"l--:5 all mank9d %all "k ,god f ! lea/ unto ! greate/1 &1 lift+ up free =eheads to ,him :o made !m & r$eem$ !m by ,8 ,son1 %all 9 _s & 9 tru? wor%ip ! ,fa!r4 ,,ii4 ,9 ! case ( our fell[-m5 :atsoev] is made manife/ is light4--,h[ easy x 0 to h d>k ?\ghts ab\t our fell[-m5 simply because we did n "k !m1--easy to condemn ! ,negro to p]petual slav]y1 :5 we knew no?+ ( him b 8 black face2 or to hang by hundr$s ! ragg$ /reet boys1 :ile we disda9$ to inquire into ! circum/ances :i* _h degrad$ !m2 or to treat madm5 z wild bea/s1 in/ead ( tam+ !m by wise & g5tle sympa?y4 ,b ) a clos] k ( our fell[-creatures has come tol]ation1 pity1 sympa?y4 ,man1 9 proportion z he becomes manife/ to man1 is se51 9 spite ( all defects & s9s1 to be hall[$ ) a light f ,god :o made him4 ,,iii4 ,x has be5 equally s 9 ! case ( ! physical _w4--,nature1 be+ made manife/1 is light4 ,sci5ce has taught m5 to admire :]e !y us$ to dread1 to rule :]e !y us$ to obey1 to employ = h>mless uses :at !y 7 once afraid to t\*1 & :]e !y once saw only fi5ds to see ! ord]ly & b5efic5t laws ( ! ,all-good & ,almighty ,god4 ,ev]y:]e1 z ! "w ( nature is unfold$ to our eyes1 we see beauty1 ord]1 mutual use1 ! (fspr+ ( p]fect love z well z p]fect wisdom4 ,let u tea* ^! ?+s to our *ildr54 ,tell !m to g to ! light & see _! heav5ly ,fa!r's works manife/$1 & "k t !y are1 z ,he is1 light4--,c4 ,k+sley4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,moral ,/upidity4--,h[ _m sc>cely ?9k ( ,god f day to day6 ,x _c !re=e be un*>itable to consid] ! mass ( ! p1 comp>$ ) ! wakefulness _! inf9ite int]e/s require1 z sunk 9 a pr(\nd slumb]4 ,unless ?is slumb] is soon brok5 !y mu/ sleep ! sleep ( et]nal dea?4 ,i4 ,se>* = ! cause ( ?is /upidity4--,! proximate cause may be compreh5d$ 9 ^! two words--ignorance & unbelief4 ,! remote cause is opposition to ,god & tru?4 ,7 n ! he>t oppos$1 no man ) ! ,bible 9 8 h& c\ld rema9 ignorant ( tru?s :i* claim to h s important a be>+ on 8 et]nal de/9y4 ,=tifi$ by sev5fold ignorance1 m5 c no m be awak5$ to contemplate _! condition ) al>m ?an ! pagans ( ! wild]ness4 ,x is p]fectly 9 "* = !m to slumb]4 ,b !re are m5 :o are respectable = _! k ( ,*ri/ian tru? :o yet are asleep4 ,! cause ) !m is unbelief--! want ( a realis+ s5se4 ,_! und]/&+ ass5ts to ! awful v]ities ( religion1 b !y d n realis+ly believe !m4 ,,ii4 ,apply "s argum5ts to remove ! evil4--,consid] t ^! awful tru?s are z mu* realities z ?\gh y 7 n[ ov]:elm$ ) a s5se ( _! importance4 ,nei!r ! ignorance nor ! unbelief ( man c *ange et]nal tru?4 ,god is z holy1 z awful 9 maje/y1 ,he is z mu* y\r ,creator1 ,pres]v]1 & ,ma/]1 ,he z mu* holds y\r de/9ies 9 ,8 h&s1 z ?\gh y 7 n[ ly+ at ,8 feet besee*+ ,him n to ca/ y d[n to hell4 ,:at w\ld x avail if all ! p %\ld disbelieve t ! sun w ev] rise aga91 or t spr+-"t & h>ve/ w ev] return8 ,c ! soldi] annihilate ! enemy by m>*+ up to ! batt]y ) 8 eyes & e>s clos$8 ,y h ! same means ) o!rs3 :y %\ld y rema9 ignorant :ile !y are in=m$8 ,if y\r k is compet5t & x is unbelief t excludes conviction1 !n call into action ! p[]s ( a rational s\l & ca/ y\rselves = help on ,god4 ,if y ev] mean to awake1 awake n[4 ,! long] y sleep ! s\nd] y sleep4 ,! long] y live )\t religion ! less likely t y w ev] possess x4 ,y are sleep+ 9 ! pres5ce ( an (f5d$ ,god4 ,9 ,8 h&s y lie1 & if ,he b turn !m y slide to rise no m4--,e4 ,d4 ,griff94 ,! ,call ( ! ,gospel to ,s9n]s4 ,i4 ,! /ate 9 :i* ! ,gospel f9ds mank9d4--,a /ate ( sleep & ( dea?4 #a4 ,x is a /ate ( ins5sibility & unconc]n ) respect to ! conc]ns ( ano!r _w4--,busi$ ab\t trifles1 m5 ov]look ! great conc]ns ( et]nity4 ,hav+ _! m9ds d>k5$1 !y see no _w b ! pres5t1 !y live z if !y 7 to live "h = ev]4 ,& if at any "t ?is false peace is %ak51 !y try all means to prev5t x f be+ de/roy$1 & to lull !mselves aga9 to re/4 #b4 ,h[ indispos$ & unwill+ m5 are to set ab\t ! "w ( true religion4--,no?+ b ?is religion ( :i* m5 are s ignorant1 ab\t :i* !y c>e s little1 aga9/ :i* !y h conceiv$ su* a dislike1 c 9 ! end deliv] !m f ev]la/+ %ame1 sorr[1 & puni%m5t4 ,"h is _! extreme mis]y & dang]4 ,!y are unconc]n$ ab\t an object :i* ( all o!rs ought to conc]n !m mo/1 & are set aga9/ ! only rem$y :i* c be ( any real s]vice to !m4 ,!y are e mom5t liable to fall into utt] p]dition2 b !y are n aw>e ( _! dang]1 & reject ! only h& :i* is /ret*$ out to save !m4 ,,ii4 ,! duty ! ,gospel calls on !m to dis*>ge4--,to awake out ( sleep & arise f ! dead4 #a4 ,_! duty is to consid] _! /ate & dang]4 #b4 ,to break (f _! s9s by rep5tance4 #c4 ,to seek ! k & fav\r ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,! enc\ragem5t ! ,gospel af=ds4--#a4 ,*ri/ w give !e k4 ,he w enlight5 ?y d>k5$ m9d1 ,he w tea* !e by ,8 good ,_s1 & w effectually lead !e into all sav+ tru?4 #b4 ,*ri/ w give !e peace4--,:atev] peace ?\ maye/ h aris+ f n kn[+ & n feel+ t ?\ art a s9n] & daily expos$ to ! wra? ( ,god1 ! peace :i* ,*ri/ (f]s !e is a peace :i* w arise f a consci\sness t ?y s9s are =giv51 & t1 al?\gh ?\gh art a s9n]1 ?\ art yet reconcil$ to ,god4 #c4 ,*ri/ w give !e hol9ess4--,hol9ess is our meetness = heav54 ,x is t /ate & disposition ( he>t :i* alone c fit u = see+ & s]v+ ,god4--,e4 ,coop]4 ,a ,summons to ,spiritual ,light4 ,i4 ,a lam5table moral condition4--,sleep implies a /ate ( inactivity & security4 ,m5 are busily employ$ ab\t _! worldly conc]ns2 b a lam5table sup95ess prevails ) respect to spiritual ?+s4 ,! g5]ality d n appreh5d _! s\ls to be 9 any dang]--dea?1 judgm5t1 heav51 & hell d n seem wor?y _! notice4 ,god's ?reat5+s aga9/ !m are d5\nc$ )\t effect--!y are l ,jonah1 sleep+ 9 ! mid/ ( a /orm4 ,dea? includes ! ideas ( impot5ce & corruption4 ,an inanimate body _c p]=m any ( ! functions ( life4 ,x has )9 itself ! se$s & ! pr9ciples ( corruption4 ,! s\l also1 till quick5$ f ! dead1 is 9 a /ate ( impot5ce1 x is incapable ( spiritual action or disc]nm5t4 ,yet1 not)/&+ ?is /ate appe>s s desp]ate1 we mu/ address to e "o t is "u x ! comm&1 ,awake4 ,y\r inactivity & security involve y 9 ! deepe/ guilt2 y\r corruption ( he>t & life provokes ! maje/y ( ,god4 ,nor is y\r impot5ce any excuse = y\r disob$i5ce4 ,!y :o ex]t _! feeble p[]s may expect ,div9e assi/ance4 ,to conv9ce u t none %all fail :o use ! appo9t$ means ,god en=ces ,8 comm& )-- ,,ii4 ,a promise4--,sleep & dea? are /ates ( intellectual d>kness3 h5ce light is promis$ to ^? :o obey ! ,div9e m&ate4 ,light 9 ,scripture imp>ts k 7,isa4 viii4 #bj71 hol9ess 7#a ,john i4 #g71 com=t 7,ps4 xcvii4 #aa71 & glory 7,col4 i4 #ab74 ,& all ^! bless+s %all !y receive f ,*ri/1 ! f\nta9 ( light 7,mal4 iv4 #b2 ,john i4 #i74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,let ea* "o consid] ! comm& address$ to himself--,awake ?\4 #b4 ,let all our p[]s be call$ into action4 #c4 ,9 ex]t+ ourselves let u expect ! promis$ aid4--,!ological ,sket* ,book4 ,! ,gospel ,call & ,promise4 ,i4 ,_m ( mank9d are 9 a /ate ( deadly sleep4--,9 sleep ! animal spirits retire to _! s\rce1 ! n]ves are collaps$ or embrac$2 & z ! n]ves are ! m$ium ( s5sation & motion1 ! :ole sy/em is 9 a /ate ( ins5sibility & inactivity4 ,h[ exactly resembl+ ?is is y\r spiritual /ate4 #a4 ,y are ins5sible4--,y\r eyes & e>s are clos$2 & y h no prop] s5se ( pleasure or ( pa94 #b4 ,y are 9 a /ate ( security4--,y h no fe> ( evil1 no appreh5sion ( dang]1 & consequ5tly no conc]n = y\r safety4 #c4 ,y are 9 a /ate ( inactivity4--,y are n inquir+1 lab\r+1 wre/l+4 ,:5 ! body is lock$ 9 slumb]1 ?\ght roves at r&om & produces gay dreams ( fanci$ happ9ess4 ,?us _m are dream+ _! lives away4 7#a7 ,9 ?is sleep _m are z void ( s5se & motion z if !y 7 actually dead4 7#b7 ,9 common sleep a p]son aft] due repose spontane\sly awakes1 r5ew$ 9 vig\r4 ,b f ?is sleep1 unless ,god %\ld awake y1 y w nev] awake till ! heav5s be no m4 7#c7 ,x is a sleep unto dea?4 ,l "o :o has tak5 a l>ge quantity ( opium1 unless y are awak5$ by "s ext]nal cause1 y w ins5sibly s9k into ! second dea?1 ! dea? :i* nev] dies4 ,,ii4 ,god is us+ means to awak5 !m4--,:ile y are asleep1 light1 h[ev] bright & cle>1 %9es ^u y 9 va94 ,till w>n+ has wak$ att5tion1 in/ruction & illum9ation w be lo/ ^u y4 #a4 ,god calls y to awake f y\r dreams ( fanci$ happ9ess1 & reflect ^u ! vanity ( ! objects by :i* y are delud$4 #b4 ,/ruggle to %ake (f ! dull slumb] :i* weighs y d[n4 #c4 ,consid] y\r mis]y & dang]4 #d4 ,r\se all t is )9 y to activity4 ,god calls y--7#a7 ,by ! language ( ,8 law4 7#b7 ,by ! sev]e disp5sations ( ,8 provid5ce4 7#c7 ,by ! /riv+s ( ,8 ,_s4 7#d7 ,by ! voice ( ! ,gospel4 ,,iii4 ,god w give light to all :o awake at ,8 call4--,x is ! peculi> prop]ty ( light to make manife/ 7v]4 #ac74 ,*ri/ w give y light4 #a4 ,he %all make manife/ to y\rself y\r "* & y\r situation4 #b4 ,y %all behold ! light ( life4 #c4 ,he %all reveal to y ! ,god ( p>don+ love4 #d4 ,he %all *ase ! d>kness ( s9 f y\r s\l1 & y %all walk 9 ! light ( hol9ess4 #e4 ,he %all put an end to y\r m\rn+4 ,le>n4--#a4 ,! deceitfulness & de/ructive "* ( s94 #b4 ,h[ fully ,god provides = y\r salvation4 #c4 ,he> ! voice ( ,god4--,e4 ,h>e4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ae-ah4 ,*ri/ian ,wisdom-- ,i4 ,cauti\sly regulates ! outw>d life4--,see t ye walk circumspectly1 n z fools1 b z wise 7v]4 #ae74 ,! ,*ri/ian ne$s n only spiritual f]v\r & en?usiasm1 b also prud5ce--sanctifi$ common s5se4 ,x is possible to d a "r ?+ 9 a wrong way1 or 9 su* a way z to cause m mis*ief ?an b5efit4 ,!re is a sev]ity ( virtue t repels1 & r\ses res5tm5t2 & !re is a p>ade ( ,*ri/ian lib]ty t %ocks ! s5sitive4 ,! tru? lies betwe5 two extremes1 & ,*ri/ian wisdom is se5 9 ma9ta9+ ! tru? & avoid+ extremes4 ,i wisdom dwell ) prud5ce4 ,mr4 ,edw>d ,ev]ett ,hale is g5]ally cr$it$ z ! au?or ( ! foll[+ motto = ,*ri/ian work]s3 ,look up1 & n d[n2 ,look out1 & n 92 ,look =w>d1 & n back2 ,l5d a h&4 ,success 9 s\l-w9n+ is only giv5 to skill1 e>ne/ness1 sympa?y1 p]sev]ance1 tact4 ,m5 are sav$1 n 9 masses1 b by c>eful /udy & well-direct$ ef=t4 ,x is said t su* is ! ecc5tric flight ( ! snipe :5 !y rise f ! e>? t x completely puzzles ! sportsman1 & "s :o are capital %ots at o!r birds are utt]ly baffl$ "h4 ,ecc5tricity seems to be _! special quality1 & ?is c only be ma/]$ by incessant practice ) ! gun4 ,b ! ecc5tricity ( s\ls is beyond ?is1 & he _h ne$ be a v spiritual ,nimrod--a mighty hunt] be=e ! ,"l--:o w\ld capture !m = ,*ri/4 ,he t w9ne? s\ls is wise4 ,,ii4 ,tea*es h[ to make ! be/ use ( pres5t opportunity4--#a4 ,obs]v+ ! value ( "t amid ! preval5ce ( evil4 ,r$eem+ ! "t1 because ! days are evil 7v]4 #af74 ,"t is a section cut out ( ! great circle ( et]nity1 & def9es = u ! limits 9 :i* ! "w ( life mu/ be done4 ,x is a preci\s gift be/[$ by ! b5efic5t h& ( ,god--a gift involv+ grave responsibility2 & we mu/ r5d] a /rict acc\nt ( ! use we make ( e sw+ ( ! p5dulum4 ,x is dol$ out to u 9 m9ute fragm5ts4 ,"o s+le ye> is made up ( #ca1ecf1jjj seconds4 ,e tick ( ! clock records ! ev]-less5+ opportunities ( life4 ,"t is 9 p]petual motion4 ,l a /rong1 ev]-fl[+ riv]1 x is be>+ away ev]y?+ into ! b\ndless ocean ( et]nity4 ,we nev] "k ! value ( "t till we "k ! value ( ! fragm5ts into :i* x is brok5 up4 ,to make ! mo/ ( a s+le h\r we mu/ make ! mo/ ( e m9ute ( :i* x is compos$4 ,! mo/ dang]\s mom5ts ( a man's life are ^? :5 "t hangs heavily on 8 h&s4 ,he :o has no?+ to d b kill "t is 9 dang] ( be+ kill$ himself4 ,x is a miracle ( ,div9e goodness if he is pres]v$ f s]i\s folly1 or some?+ worse2 & su* miracles r>ely occur4 ,! man :o has le>nt ! value ( "t c le>n any lesson ?is _w may h to tea* him4 ,"t is ! opportunity = ! ex]cise ( ,*ri/ian wisdom1 & %\ld be ! m s$ul\sly us$ :5 ! days are evil--:5 evil is 9 p[]4 ,oh = wisdom to numb] our days1 to grasp ! mean+ ( pres5t opportunity6 ,"h come ! mom5ts t c nev] be _h aga92 "s few may yet be fill$ ) imp]i%able good4 ,let u apply our he>ts--all our p[]s--unto wisdom4 #b4 ,hav+ ! good s5se to recognise ! ,div9e w4--,:]e=e be ye n unwise1 b und]/&+ :at ! w ( ! ,"l is 7v]4 #ag74 ,we mu/ read & int]pret ! signs ( ! times 9 ! light ( ,god's purpose4 ,a close & deep /udy ( ! ,div9e m9d w reveal to u ! significance ( ! pass+ opportunity1 & aid u 9 mak+ ! wise/ use ( x4 ,our bigge/ s*emes are doom$ to failure if !y are n 9 accordance ) ! w ( ,god4 ,! noble/ tasks are res]v$ = ^? :o h ! ke5e/ spiritual insight & are mo/ 9 h>mony ) ! ,div9e purpose4 ,,iii4 ,avoids ! folly & wa/e ( intemp]ance4--,be n drunk ) w9e1 :]e9 is excess 7v]4 #ah74 ,! ,asian ,*ri/ians 7 a social1 light-he>t$ p1 fond ( convivial fea/s4 ,w9e 0 _! dang]2 & ev5 9 ! celebration ( ! ,"l's ,supp] !y ran into excess1 & degrad$ ! holy ord9ance4 ,!re 7 d\btless conv]t$ drunk>ds among !m2 & ! w>n+ ( ! text 0 specially ne$$4 ,intemp]ance is n only a folly & a wa/e2 x is a degradation & a s94 ,x is ! excessive indulg5ce ( a crav+ t at bottom may be 9 itself good1 if wisely regulat$--a crav+ = an int5s] life4 ,"o f9ds traces1 says ,monod1 ( ! primitive greatness ( our nature ev5 9 its mo/ deplorable errors4 ,j z impurity proce$s at ! bottom f an abuse ( ! crav+ = love1 s drunk5ness betrays a c]ta9 dem& = ard\r & en?usiasm :i* 9 itself is natural & ev5 noble4 ,man loves to feel himself alive2 he w\ld fa9 live twice 8 life at once2 & he w\ld r draw excitem5t f horrible ?+s ?an h no excitem5t at all4 ,:5 ! physicians told ,!otimus t except he ab/a9$ f drunk5ness & lic5ti\sness he w\ld lose 8 eyes1 8 he>t 0 s w$d$ to 8 s9s t he answ]$1 ,!n f>ewell1 sweet light4 ,,iv4 ,seeks to be "u ! complete control ( ! ,div9e ,_s4--,b be fill$ ) ! ,_s 7v]4 #ah74 ,! excitem5t ( drunk5ness mu/ be supplant$ by a holi] & m elevat+ /imulus3 ! cup t intoxicates ex*ang$ = ! new w9e ( ! ,_s4 ,! g5]al adoption ( ?is pr9ciple w be ! gr&e/ triumph ( temp]ance4 ,! cure ( drunk5ness w n be accompli%$ simply by ! removal ( temptation1 unless a reli% = high] ?+s is creat$ & spr+s ( holi] pleasure are op5$ 9 ! he>ts ( m54 ,a l[] impulse is conqu]$ & expell$ by ! introduction ( a high]4 ,ana*onis1 ! philosoph]1 be+ ask$ by :at means a man might be/ gu>d aga9/ ! vice ( drunk5ness1 answ]$1 ,by be>+ con/antly 9 8 view ! loa?some1 indec5t behavi\r ( su* z are intoxicat$4 ,^u ?is pr9ciple 0 f\nd$ ! cu/om ( ! ,lac$monians ( expos+ _! drunk5 slaves to _! *ildr51 :o by t means conceiv$ an e>ly av]sion to a vice :i* makes m5 appe> s mon/r\s & irrational4 ,!re is no excess 9 dr9k+ copi\s draughts ( ! ,_s4 ,*ri/ian wisdom op5s ! s\l to ! ev]-fl[+ tide ( ,8 influ5ce1 & /rives to be animat$ & fill$ ) ,8 all-controll+ p[]4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,wisdom is ! be/ use ( k4 #b4 ,*ri/ianity op5s ! pure/ s\rces ( k4 #c4 ,get wisdom1 & ) all ?y gett+ get und]/&+ 7,prov4 iv4 #g74 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ae-ag4 ,walk+ circumspectly4 ,i4 ,! duty recomm5d$4--#a4 ,walk circumspectly t y may keep )9 ! l9e ( y\r duty4 ,y\r c\rse (t5 lies 9 a m$ium betwe5 two extremes4 ,if f ?is c\rse y deviate1 y /ep into ! t]ritory ( vice4 ,be circumspect t y may n mi/ake y\r duty4 ,be wat*ful t y may reta9 a s5se ( virtue & rectitude4 ,be att5tive t y may con=m to ! ,_s ( ,god's comm&s4 #b4 ,walk circumspectly t y may escape ! sn>es 9 y\r way4--,(t5 look =w>d to descry y\r dang]s4 ,att5d to y\r p>ticul> situation & condition 9 life4 ,(t5 review y\r pa/ life1 & reflect on =m] temptations4 ,be circumspect t y may detect y\r enemies :5 !y approa* y 9 disguise4 ,nev] neglect y\r duty "u pret5ce ( %unn+ a temptation4 #c4 ,walk circumspectly t y may wisely comport ) ! aspects ( ,provid5ce4 #d4 ,be circumspect t y may d e duty 9 its "t & place4--,att5d on ! daily wor%ip ( ,god 9 y\r families & closets4 ,be k9d & b5efic5t to ! poor4 ,neglect n ! c>e ( y\r body4 ,att5d on ! in/itut$ ord9ances ( ! ,gospel4 #e4 ,walk circumspectly t y\r good may n be evil spok5 (4 ,,ii4 ,! argum5t by :i* ! apo/le urges ! duty4--,! days are evil4 ,! argum5t 0 n peculi> to ^? e>ly times1 b is p]t95t to all times4 #a4 ,! days are evil because ! ,*ri/ian f9ds 9 himself mu* disord] & corruption4 #b4 ,! days are evil z he is expos$ to v>i\s afflictions4 #c4 ,!re are _m adv]s>ies4 #d4 ,iniquity ab\nds4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,! ,wise ,conduct ( ,life4--#a4 ,! m light & k a man receives f ,god he ought to take ! m dilig5t he$ t 9 all ?+s he practises accord+ to 8 light4 #b4 ,^? only are mo/ fit to reprove s9 9 o!rs :o walk mo/ circumspectly & live s z !y _c be ju/ly blam$ !mselves4 ,ev5 ! righte\s walk+ ( su* is a =cible repro( ( s9 9 o!rs1 ?\gh !y speak no?+4 #c4 ,z ^? are only truly wise 9 ,god's acc\nt :o lab\r to walk mo/ exactly by ! rule ( ,god's ,^w1 s :]e ?is sanctifi$ wisdom is x w r5d] itself evid5t by mak+ ! p]son end[$ ) x walk circumspectly4 #d4 ,! less circumspect & exact m5 be 9 walk+ by ! rule ( ,god's ,^w ! great] fools !y are 9 ,god's e/eem4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #af4 ,r$eem+ ! ,"t4--,to r$eem "t is to rega9 :at is lo/ & to save :at is left4 ,i4 ,ent] on y\r "w spe$ily4--,d y ask :at is y\r "w8 ,x is "t y knew4 ,consult ,god's ,^w2 t w tell y4 ,,ii4 ,att5d to y\r "w ) dilig5ce4--,a s5se ( pa/ slo?fulness mu/ excite y to sev]] indu/ry4 ,be n only f]v5t b /eady 9 y\r "w4 ,,iii4 ,gu>d aga9/ ! ?+s :i* rob y ( y\r "t4--,an indol5t habit is inconsi/5t ) laudable actions4 ,a v]satile hum\r is active1 b wants pati5ce4 ,an excessive fondness = company & amusem5t is ! cause ( mu* wa/e ( "t4 ,,iv4 ,d e "w 9 its season4--,y\? is ! mo/ promis+ season4 ,! "t ( heal? is m fav\rable ?an a "t ( sickness4 ,!re are seasons fri5dly to p>ticul> duties4 ,9 do+ works ( *>ity obs]ve opportunities4 ,v4 ,wisely divide y\r "t among y\r v>i\s duties4--,la?rop4 ,! ,r$emption ( ,"t4 ,i4 ,! subject ( ! exhortation4--#a4 ,"t sometime signifies ! :ole duration assign$ to ! pres5t _w4 #b4 ,! p]iod ( human life4--,! "t we occupy 9 ! pres5t /ate is t :i* ,god allots = our p]sonal probation & trial4 ,all ,god's disp5sations 9 respect to u ref] to ?is p]iod & h _! limits fix$ by x4 #c4 ,"t means season or opportunity4--,9 ?is s5se ! apo/le uses x "h4 ,we are to r$eem all ! opportunity ,god be/[s on u = gett+ & do+ good1 = acqua9t+ ourselves ) ,him & be+ at peace4 ,,ii4 ,! duty enjo9$ on u4--,r$eem+ ! "t--! opportunity4 #a4 ,we r$eem "t by consid]ation4 #b4 ,:5 we turn ev]y?+ we h to d1 9 ! common conc]ns ( life1 into a religi\s *annel4 #c4 ,by liv+ 9 a devotional _s4--7#a7 ,?is w ca/ out ev]y?+ trifl+1 mu* m ev]y?+ s9ful1 f our leisure h\rs4 7#b7 ,its pres]vation & ex]cise are p]fectly compatible ) ! affairs ( life4 #d4 ,! pr9cipal way by :i* "t is to be r$eem$ is n m]ely by mak+ ef=ts to promote our f9al bless$ness1 b by actually secur+ our pres5t salvation4 ,,iii4 ,! motives by :i* ! exhortation is en=c$4--,because ! days are evil4 #a4 ,! days are evil 9 a g5]al s5se4--,?is age1 z well z ! age ( ! apo/les1 is a wick$ "o4 #b4 ,because !y are days ( di/ress4 #c4 ,! days are evil individually4--,9 ! s5se ( affliction to a numb] ( individuals4 #d4 ,x is an evil day t we are ev] expos$ to enemies & temptations4 #e4 ,e day opportunities ( improvem5t are wa/$ is an evil day4 #f4 ,! "t w come :51 z to _m unhappy spirits1 ! opportunity ( salvation w be lo/ = ev]4--,r4 ,watson4 ,! ,r$emption ( ,"t4--,! m ! days are beset by ?+s t griev\sly invade !m1 di/urb !m1 wa/e !m1 ! m c>eful & zeal\s %\ld we be to save & improve all t we c4 ,to ?is end-- ,i4 ,x is ( ! highe/ importance t "t %\ld be a reality 9 our p]ception & e/imate2 t we %\ld v]ify x z an actual some?+1 l a sub/ance to :i* we c atta* a positive value1 & see x z wa/+ or z improv$ z palpably z ! cont5ts ( a gran>y or z ! preci\s metals4 ,! un=tunate case ) u is1 t "t is appreh5d$ b l air1 or r l empty space1 s t 9 wa/+ x we d n see t we are de/roy+ or misus+ a reality4 ,"t is equival5t to :at c\ld be done or ga9$ 9 x4 ,,ii4 ,keep e/abli%$ 9 ! m9d1 & (t5 pres5t to view1 c]ta9 important purposes or objects t absolutely mu/ be atta9$4--,= example3 t !re is "s consid]able discipl9e & improvem5t ( ! m9d1 "s atta9m5t ( ,div9e k1 "s measure ( ! practice ( religi\s ex]cises1 & !re is ! "o ?+ ne$ful 9 its :ole compreh5sive magnitude4 ,,iii4 ,t "t be reg>d$ 9 an insep>able connection ) et]nity is ! gr& pr9ciple = r$eem+ x2 to feel solemnly t x is really = et]nity1 & has all ! importance ( ?is sublime & awful relation4 ,x might be a /rik+ & al>m+ reflection sugge/$ to a man :o has wa/$ 8 "t--n[ ! "t has gone backw>d into ! irrevocable pa/1 b ! effect ( x1 f ! quality y h giv5 x1 is gone =w>d into et]nity1 & s9ce y are go+ ?i!r1 h[ w y meet & feel ! effect !re8 ,,iv4 ,no?+ %ort ( ! r$emption ( ! s\l is ! true & effectual r$emption ( "t4--,& ?is object gives ! supreme rule = ! r$eem+ ( "t4 ,h[ melan*oly to h made s admirable a use ( "t = all purposes b ! supreme "o6--,john ,fo/]4 ,v]4 #ag1 #ah4 ,s5sual & ,spiritual ,excitem5t4--,!re is ! anti!sis betwe5 drunk5ness & spiritual fulness4 ,! propriety ( ?is opposition lies 9 ! int5sity ( feel+ produc$ 9 bo? cases4 ,!re is "o int5sity ( feel+ produc$ by /imulat+ ! s5ses1 ano!r by vivify+ ! spiritual life )94 ,! "o comm5ces ) impulses f )\t1 ! o!r is gu>d$ by =ces f )94 ,"h1 !n1 is ! simil>ity & "h ! dissimil>ity :i* con/itutes ! propriety ( ! contra/4 ,"o is ru91 ! o!r salvation4 ,"o degrades1 ! o!r exalts4 ,i4 ,! effects are simil>4--,on ! day ( ,p5teco/1 :5 ! fir/ influ5ces ( ! ,_s desc5d$ on ! e>ly ,*ur*1 ! effects resembl$ intoxication4 ,x is ?is v resemblance :i* deceives ! drunk>d2 he is l$ on by 8 feel+s z well z by 8 imag9ation4 ,ano!r po9t ( resemblance is ! necessity ( int5se feel+4 ,we h fulness--x may be produc$ by outw>d /imulus or by an inp\r+ ( ! ,_s4 ,! prop] & natural outlet = ?is feel+ is ! life ( ! ,_s4 ,:at is religion b full] life8 ,,ii4 ,! dissimil>ity or contra/ 9 ,/4 ,paul's idea4--,! "o fulness beg9s f )\t1 ! o!r f )94 ,! "o proce$s f ! fle%1 & !n influ5ces ! emotions2 ! o!r rev]ses ?is ord]4 ,/imulants l w9e inflame ! s5ses1 & ?r\gh !m set ! imag9ations & feel+s on fire2 & ! law ( our spiritual be+ is1 t t :i* beg9s ) ! fle% s5sualises ! _s2 :]eas t :i* comm5ces 9 ! region ( ! _s spiritualises ! s5ses1 9 :i* x subsequ5tly /irs emotion4 ,t :i* beg9s 9 ! he>t ennobles ! :ole animal be+2 b t :i* beg9s 9 ! inf]ior dep>tm5ts ( our be+ is ! mo/ entire degradation & s5sualis+ ( ! s\l4 ,! o!r po9t ( diff]5ce is "o ( effect4 ,fulness ( ! ,_s calms2 fulness produc$ by excitem5t satiates & exhau/s4 ,! crime ( s5se is av5g$ by s5se :i* we>s ) "t--! t]rific puni%m5t atta*$ to ! habitual indulg5ce ( ! s5ses is t ! incitem5ts to enjoym5t increase 9 proportion z ! p[] ( enjoym5t fades4 ,we want ! ,_s ( ! life ( ,*ri/1 simple1 natural1 ) p[] to calm & soo! ! feel+s :i* x r\ses2 ! fulness ( ! ,_s :i* c nev] intoxicate6--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,*ri/ian ,mir? v]sus ,drunk5 ,mir?4--,c>nal m5 seek ! joys ( life 9 revelry1 b ,*ri/ians mu/ seek !m 9 a high] inspiration--t ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ^: fulness is ! s\rce ( ! bli!/ & mo/ joy\s life4 ,i4 ,! mir? begott5 ( w9e is ! "m ( all k9ds ( pr(ligacy4 ,,ii4 ,! mir? begott5 ( w9e de/roys m5 body & s\l4 ,,iii4 ,! fulness ( ! ,holy ,_s produces a truly bli! & m]ry life4--,9 ?is life1 ) its _m causes ( depression1 m5 ne$ exhil>ation1 & ! text po9ts u to ! only place :]e x is to be f\nd )\t any alloy4--,g4 ,a4 ,b5netts1 ,b4,a4 ,:at is y\r ,he>t fill$ )8 ,i4 ,! he>t ( man mu/ be full ( some?+4 ,,ii4 ,^? :o are full ( w9e _c be fill$ ) ! ,_s4 ,,iii4 ,^? :o are fill$ ) ! ,_s w n be full ( w9e4 ,,iv4 ,! joy t is k9dl$ by fulness ( w9e is degrad+ :ile x la/s1 & w soon expire4 ,v4 ,! joy t is k9dl$ by ! fulness ( ! ,_s makes u l ! angels1 & x w nev] end4--,lay ,prea*]4 ,! ,vice ( ,drunk5ness4 ,i4 ,! nature & ext5t ( ! s94--,! use ( meat & dr9k is to support & com=t ! body4 ,:atev] is m ?an ^! is excess4 ,! highe/ degree ( intemp]ance is su* an indulg5ce z susp5ds ! ex]cise ( ! m5tal & bodily p[]s4 ,if by ! indulg5ce ( y\r appetite y unfit y\r body = ! s]vice ( y\r m9d1 or y\r m9d = ! s]vice ( ,god1 y wa/e y\r sub/ance z to defraud y\r family ( a ma9t5ance or y\r cr$itors ( _! dues1 become enslav$ to a s5sual habit & fasc9at$ to dissolute company1 /upefy y\r consci5ce1 ext+ui% ! s5tim5ts ( hon\r & bani% ! ?\ghts ( futurity1 y are *>geable ) crim9al excess4 ,,ii4 ,! guilt & dang] :i* att5d ! vice4--#a4 ,x is an ungrateful abuse ( ,god's b\nty4 #b4 ,x dive/s ! man ( 8 native dignity & s9ks him bel[ ! brutal h]ds4 #c4 ,is injuri\s to ! body z well z m9d4 #d4 ,consumes m5's sub/ance4 #e4 ,wa/es a man's consci5ce z well z 8 sub/ance4 #f4 ,intemp]ance g5]ates o!r vices--impure lu/+s1 angry passions1 pr(ane language1 insol5t mann]s1 ob/9acy ( he>t1 & contempt ( repro(4 #g4 ,has mo/ lam5table effects on families4 #h4 ,! ,scripture ab\nds 9 solemn w>n+s aga9/ ?is s94 #i4 ,?is s9 mu/ be r5\nc$1 or ! end ( x w be dea?4--,la?rop4 ,be+ fill$ ) ! ,_s4--#a4 ,x supposes a suffici5cy & fulness 9 ! ,_s & ,8 influ5ces e way to fill our s\ls1 to supply all our spiritual wants1 & to help our infirmities4 #b4 ,x imp>ts an actual p>ticipation ( ,8 influ5ces & fruits 9 a l>ge & pl5tiful measure4 7#a7 ,z m5 come to h e p[] & faculty ( _! s\ls m subject to ! ,_s's au?ority & "u ! influ5ce prop] to x4 7#b7 ,z !y gr[ to exp]i5ce ,8 op]ations 9 all ! sev]al k9ds ( !m4 7#c7 ,z ,8 ag5cy comes to be m /at$ & con/ant 9 !m4 7#d7 ,z ,8 grace becomes m mighty & op]ative 9 !m1 s z actually to produce its prop] & g5u9e effects4 7#e7 ,z !y ta/e su* a sweetness & delight 9 ! measure ( p>ticipation atta9$ t !y rea* =w>d ) great] ard\r t[>d p]fection4 #c4 ,t e "o %\ld e/eem ! fulness ( ! ,_s a desirable ?+4 7#a7 ,x puts u into a fit po/ure ( m9d = daily communion ) ,god4 7#b7 ,w\ld settle our m9ds 9 ! true/ pleasure & peace4 #d4 ,t we %\ld look ^u x z an atta9able good4 7#a7 ,f ! ,_s's own graci\s b5ignity & ,8 decl>$ incl9ation to fill our s\ls4 7#b7 ,f ! pur*ase & int]cession ( ,*ri/4 7#c7 ,f ! nature ( ! ,_s's "w 9 consequ5ce ( r$emption 7#d7 ,f ! ,gospel be+ describ$ z ! m9i/ration ( ! ,_s4 7#e7 ,f ! decl>ations ( ,god conc]n+ ! ,_s4 7#f7 ,f ! in/ances ( ,8 grace already made 9 o!rs4 7#g7 ,f ! beg9n+s ( ,8 sav+ grace 9 !mselves1 good m5 may conclude ! greate/ heights atta9able by !m1 if !y be n want+ to !mselves4--,john ,evans4 ,on be+ fill$ ) ! ,_s-- ,i4 ,implies t ! ,_s has be5 l>gely giv5 to ! ,*ur*4 ,,ii4 ,t z ,god has giv5 ! ,_s l>gely s ,he has be5 abundantly receiv$4 ,,iii4 ,is to be possess$ by ,8 graces 9 all _! v>iety4 ,,iv4 ,is to be :olly guid$ by ,8 influ5ce & subject to ,8 control4 ,v4 ,is to be ! in/rum5t ( fulfill+ ,8 mission on e>?4 ,,vi4 ,is to h ,god z ! only portion ( ! s\l4--#a4 ,! ,_s is ,god on ! e>?4 #b4 ,to be fill$ ) ! ,_s is to be fully occupi$ ) ,god4--,/ew>t4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ai-ba4 ,spiritual ,enjoym5t-- ,i4 ,express$ 9 he>tfelt praise to ,god4--,speak+ 4 4 4 9 spiritual songs1 s++ & mak+ melody 9 y\r he>t to ! ,"l 7v]4 #ai74 ,m5 fill$ ) w9e seek _! enjoym5t 9 s++ bac*analian odes & songs2 b ! m5 ( ! ,_s f9d a high] & m satisfy+ joy 9 *ant+ psalms & hymns ( praise to ,god4 ,! holie/ excitem5t seeks expression 9 music & song4 ,9 ! praise meet+s ( ! ,ephesians we h ! beg9n+s ( ,*ri/ian psalmody4 ,! psalms ( ! ,old ,te/am5t 7 sung1 accompani$ by musical in/rum5ts4 ,s++ & mak+ melody means s++ & play+1 voice & in/rum5t bl5d+ 9 joy\s /ra9s ( praise4 ,!n w\ld foll[ hymns express+ ! great ideas ( ! ,gospel4 ,reg>d+ ! e>ly ,*ri/ians ,pl9y wrote3 ,!y are wont on a fix$ day to meet be=e daylight--to avoid p]secution--& to recite a hymn among !mselves by turns to ,*ri/1 z be+ ,god4 ,!re might n be mu* arti/ic ta/e 9 ! music1 ei!r ( voice or in/rum5t2 b ! s9c]ity ( ! he>t 0 ! true h>mony4 ,! contra/ ( ! v]se is betwe5 ! hea!n & ! ,*ri/ian practice4 ,let y\r songs be n ! dr9k+ songs ( hea!n fea/s1 b psalms & hymns2 & _! accompanim5t1 n ! music ( ! lyre1 b ! melody ( ! he>t4 ,is any m]ry1 let him s+1 n light & frivol\s songs1 brea?+ que/ionable morality1 b psalms4 ,! glad he>t is eag] fir/ to ackn[l$ge ,god4 ,,ii4 ,l>gely consi/s 9 ?anksgiv+4--,giv+ ?anks always = all ?+s unto ,god 7v]4 #bj74 ,god is ! active ,s\rce ( all bless+s 9 creation1 provid5ce1 & grace1 & %\ld be con/antly ackn[l$g$ 9 grateful adoration4 ,! ?ankful he>t is ! happie/2 & x is ! happy :o s+4 ,?anksgiv+ is ! pr$om9at+ elem5t 9 praise2 & praise is ! ess5ce ( true wor%ip4 ,pray] is n ! ess5ce ( wor%ip1 ?\gh x is an important help4 ,pray] becomes wor%ip :5 x m]ges into praise4 ,! read+ & exposition ( ,god's ,^w are n wor%ip4 ,prea*+ accompli%es "o ( its l(tie/ functions :5 x incites to praise4 ,music is n wor%ip b x may become a valuable accessory4 ,*ri/ianity has tak5 hold ( music & consecrat$ & elevat$ x to ! highe/ uses ( wor%ip4 ,x has produc$ ! greate/ musicians & ! gr&e/ music4 ,all true music is ! outw>d & melodi\s expression ( our de>e/ & mo/ sacr$ ?\ghts & feel+s4 ,! musical arti/ t\*es :at is deepe/ & be/ 9 u4 ,nature has no false notes4 ,:5 we praise ,god aright1 wor%ip becomes an act ( ! highe/ intellig5ce1 call+ =? & ex]cis+ our noble/ p[]s4 ,we are to s+ ) ! ,_s1 & we are to s+ ) ! und]/&+ also4 ,wor%ip is acceptable to ,god z x is ! joy\s expression ( ! s\l1 brimm+ ov] ) ?ankfulness & rev]5ce4 ,we are !n br\ght "u ! spiritually trans=m+ p[] ( ! ,be+ we wor%ip2 ! wor%ipp] becomes l ! object wor%ipp$4 ,,iii4 ,sob]ly recognises ! relation 9 :i* we /& to ea* o!r & to ,*ri/4--,submitt+ y\rselves "o to ano!r 9 ! fe> ( ,god 7v]4 #ba74 ,9 ! fe> ( ,*ri/--s read all ! old ,,mss1 & au?orities4 ,! believ] passes f "u ! bondage ( ! law to be ! s]vant ( ,*ri/1 :i* ?r\gh ! in/9ct ( love to ,him is really to be ! ,"l's freeman1 = he is "u ! law to ,*ri/4 ,?us rev]5tial fe> ( displeas+ ,him is ! motive = dis*>g+ our relative duties z ,*ri/ians4 ,! ,*ur* %\ld be a patt]n & an example ( h>mony & peace1 & ?is c only be by ! memb]s submitt+ !mselves "o to ano!r 9 ! fe> ( ,*ri/4 ,! man ) ! mo/ di/+ui%$ gifts mu/ n be above submitt+ himself to ! judgm5t & w ( 8 fell[-memb]s4 ,prea*]1 organi/1 *oir1 & congregation mu/ vie ) ea* o!r 9 h>moni\s rivalry 9 ! s]vice & wor%ip ( ,god4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,spiritual enjoym5t is n dep5d5t on fictiti\s excitem5t4 #b4 ,expresses itself 9 holie/ song4 #c4 ,is unselfi%4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,s++ 9 ! ,wor%ip ( ,god4 ,i4 ,! s++ ( psalms is "h enjo9$ z a sacr$ bran* ( social wor%ip4--,we are to glorify ,god 9 our bodies & 9 our spirits4 ,to ,him we are to consecrate ! use ( all our p[]s4 ,& !re is ! same reason :y ! musical z any o!r faculty %\ld be employ$ 9 ,8 s]vice4 ,praise is ! mo/ excell5t "p ( ,div9e wor%ip4 ,,ii4 ,! matt] or subject ( our s++4--,9 psalms1 hymns1 & spiritual songs4 ,by psalms is int5d$ t collection ( sacr$ poems :i* passes "u ?is "n & is "o ( ! canonical books ( ,scripture4 ,by hymns may be design$ o!r poetical compositions ( ,scripture z ! songs ( ,moses1 ,hannah1 ,ze*>iah1 ,simeon1 & o!rs4 ,by spiritual songs may be meant ^? pi\s & dev\t songs :i* 9 t age 7 compos$ by prophets & holy m5 9 ! ,*ur* "u ! imm$iate influ5ce ( ! ,_s4 ,! matt] we s+ %\ld be accommodat$ to ! occasion ( ! wor%ip4 ,if 9 ! days ( ,david x 0 ?\ght necess>y t on extraord9>y occasions a new song %\ld be sung1 surely n[ we may s+ "s new songs on ! glori\s occasion ( ! ,gospel4 ,,iii4 ,we are to s+1 mak+ melody4--,! use ( music 9 social wor%ip is to assi/ & enliv5 ! devotion ( ! he>t4 ,:5 music is p]=m$ ) melody ( s\nd1 exactness ( "t1 & h>mony ( voices1 x greatly contributes to ?is end4 ,s++ _c be p]=m$ to edification & com=t )\t skill4 ,! s+]s 9 ! ,jewi% ,temple 7 c>efully in/ruct$1 & ?is bran* ( wor%ip conduct$ ) great ord] & solemnity4 ,,iv4 ,9 s++ we mu/ make melody 9 our he>ts to ! ,"l4--,s++ z "p ( religi\s wor%ip mu/ be direct$ to ,god4 ,we s+ 9 ob$i5ce to ,8 comm&1 ) a s5se ( ,8 pres5ce1 ) he>ts dispos$ = ,8 s]vice1 ) affections correspond+ to ! matt] ( ! psalm4 ,! man :o c he> holy an!ms sung to ! univ]sal ,p>5t1 ) voices sweetly m+l+ & h>monis+ toge!r1 & n feel himself s(t5$ into b5evol5ce & love & m\ld$ into condesc5sion & peace1 mu/ h a s\l rugg$ z ! rocks & /ubborn z an oak4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,if s++ is an in/itut$ "p ( ,div9e wor%ip1 all %\ld take a %>e 9 x4 #b4 ,e "o accord+ to 8 ability is b\nd to promote ! psalmody ( ! ,*ur*4 #c4 ,psalmody z a bran* ( ,div9e wor%ip %\ld be reg>d$1 n z a !atrical exhibition1 b z a religi\s solemnity4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,! ,duty ( ,?anksgiv+4 ,i4 ,! duty to :i* we are exhort$4--#a4 ,implies a "r appreh5sion & consid]ate att5tion to b5efits conf]r$4 #b4 ,requires a fai?ful ret5tion ( b5efits 9 memory & frequ5t reflections on !m4 #c4 ,a due e/eem & valuation ( b5efits4 #d4 ,t b5efits be receiv$ ) a will+ m9d1 a he>ty s5se1 a vehem5t affection4 #e4 ,always att5d$ ) ! e/eem1 v5]ation1 & love ( ! b5efactor4 ,,ii4 ,! "t allott$ to ! p]=mance ( ! duty4--,always4 #a4 ,h]eby is requir$ a frequ5t p]=mance !re(4 #b4 ,appo9t+ & punctually obs]v+ conv5i5t times = ! purpose4 #c4 ,a vigilant att5dance on ! duty su* z m5 be/[ on _! employm5ts4 #d4 ,implies a ready disposition to give ?anks ev] p]man5t 9 u4 #e4 ,t we embrace e opportunity ( actually express+ our ?ankfulness4 ,,iii4 ,! matt] ( ?is duty4--,= all ?+s4 #a4 ,we are to give ?anks n only = great b ! lea/ fav\rs ( ,god4 #b4 ,n only = new & pres5t b5efits1 b = all we h =m]ly or may h]eaft] receive4 #c4 ,n only = pleasant occurr5ces ( provid5ce1 b also ^? :i* are adv]se4 #d4 ,n only = temporal b = spiritual & et]nal bless+s4--,b>r[4 ,?anksgiv+4 ,i4 ,! duty "h enjo9$ is to give ?anks4 ,,ii4 ,consid] ! "* ( t ,be+ to :om our ?anks mu/ be supremely direct$4--,to ,god1 ev5 ! ,fa!r4 ,,iii4 ,we are requir$ to give ?anks always to ,god4 ,,iv4 ,! matt]s = :i* we are to give ?anks4--,= all ?+s4 ,v4 ,consid] ! m$ium ( our access to ,god 9 ?is duty4--,9 ! "n ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,mutual ,submission4 ,i4 ,a degree ( submission is due to sup]iors4--,sup]iors 9 age1 9 k & wisdom1 9 au?ority4 ,hon\r a virtu\s "* :]ev] y see x4 ,,ii4 ,mutual submission z x respects equals4--,all m5 h ! same immutable "r to an equitable treatm5t f all ) :om !y h int]c\rse4 ,mutual subjection ought to be se5 9 families4 ,,iii4 ,!re is a submission due to ^? :o on "s acc\nts may be deem$ inf]iors4--,sup]iors owe respect to ^? bel[ !m4 ,!y %\ld be easy ( access1 g5tle 9 language1 & condesc5d+ 9 deportm5t4 ,,iv4 ,?is mutual submission ought to appe> 9 ,*ri/ian ,*ur*es4--,ibid4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bb-cc4 ,duties ( ,wives & ,husb&s4 ,i4 ,! duty ( ! wife is submission to h] husb&4--,wives submit y\rselves unto y\r own husb&s4 #a4 ,a submission def9$ by religi\s obligation4--,z unto ! ,"l 7v]4 #bb74 ,?is submission implies no inf]iority4 ,husb& & wife are equal be=e ,god1 & ea* is sep>ately responsible to ,him4 ,! husb& _c love & s]ve ,god = ! wife1 nor ! wife = ! husb&2 ea* /&s relat$ to ,him z a di/9ct p]sonality1 ) di/9ct duties & responsibilities = ea*4 ,god has ! fir/ claim ^u !m bo?1 & _! relation & duties to ea* o!r mu/ be 9 h>mony ) t supreme claim4 ,! submission dem&$ is n ! subjection ( an inf]ior to a sup]ior1 b ! volunt>y1 sympa!tic ob$i5ce t c be gracefully & appropriately r5d]$ only by an equal to an equal4 ,x is "h t ,*ri/ianity1 9 contra/ ) paganism & notably ) ,mahometanism1 raises ! weak] sex to hon\r4 ,9 s\l & de/9y x decl>es ! woman to be man1 end[$ ) all rights & p[]s inh]5t 9 humanity4 ,x is "o ( ! glories ( our fai? t x has enfran*is$ our si/]s1 & raises !m 9 spiritual call+ to ! full level ( _! bro!rs & husb&s4 #b4 ,a submission recognis+ ! head%ip ( ! husb&4--7#a7 ,analog\s to ! head%ip ( ,*ri/ to ,8 ,*ur*4 ,= ! husb& is ! head ( ! wife1 ev5 z ,*ri/ is ! ,head ( ! ,*ur* 7v]4 #bc74 7#b7 ,unlike t head%ip inasmu* z ,*ri/ is n only ! head b also ! ,savi\r ( ! ,*ur*4 ,& ,he is ! ,savi\r ( ! body 7v]4 #bc74 ,z ! ,savi\r ,8 head%ip is unrivall$ & mu/ be ackn[l$g$ by e memb] alike4 ,! wife mu/ n ?9k too mu* ( h] husb&3 !re is ,"o :o is sup]ior to him1 & :o mu/ be all 9 all to !m bo?4 #c4 ,a submission aft] ! patt]n ( t ( ! ,*ur* to ,*ri/4--,z ! ,*ur* is subject to ,*ri/1 s let ! wives be to _! own husb&s 9 ev]y?+ 7v]4 #bd2 cf4 v]4 #cc74 ,religion sanctifies all relation%ips & makes duty a joy4 ,z ! wife obeys ,*ri/ 9 spiritual ?+s1 s %e w obey h] husb& 9 all ?+s righte\s4 ,m>y1 wife ( ,pr9ce ,william ( ,orange & ! heir-app>5t to ! ,engli% ?rone1 0 ask$ :at h] husb& ! pr9ce %\ld be if %e became que54 ,%e call$ 9 h] husb& & promis$ him he %\ld always be> rule2 & ask$ only t he w\ld obey ! comm&1 ,husb&s1 love y\r wives1 z %e %\ld d t1 ,wives1 be ob$i5t to y\r husb&s 9 all ?+s4 ,,ii4 ,! duty ( ! husb& is to love 8 wife4--#a4 ,a love t seeks to promote ! highe/ spiritual int]e/s ( ! wife 7v]s4 #be-bi74 ,x mu/ be a ,*ri/-l1 self-sacrific+1 all-devot$ love4 ,x is greatly )9 ! p[] ( ! husb& to help or h9d] ! spiritual life ( ! wife4 ,! man is apt to become s self-absorb$ & =getful t he ne$s rem9d+ ( 8 duty to love & *]i% ! "o :o %\ld be de>] to him ?an any o!r4 ,assur$ ( ! reality & unselfi%ness ( h] husb&'s love1 !re is no sacrifice %e w hesitate to make1 nor w %e sp>e any ef=t to atta9 ! ,*ri/-lik5ess ( "* to :i* he may wi% to lead h]4 ,"o ) ,*ri/4 ,?is is ! ideal ,*ri/ian /ate4 ,we h a fa9t reflection ( ?is 9 t :i* %\ld be fle%4 ,!y are to be z ne>ly z possible "o p]son4 ,_! ?\ghts1 _! int]e/s1 _! hopes1 _! aims are "o4 ,m>riage 0 giv5 t x might be a repres5tation ( ! spiritual union betwe5 ,*ri/ & ,8 ,*ur*4 ,! union ( ea* sep>ate s\l ) ,*ri/ is a fragm5t ( ,8 union ) ! :ole ,*ur*1 & mu/ p>take ( ! same "*4 ,he t is jo9$ to ! ,"l is "o _s ) ,him4 #b4 ,a love aris+ f ! intimacy & sacr$ness ( ! m>riage bond 7v]s4 #cj-cb74--,m>riage is a union = life betwe5 "o man & "o woman2 consequ5tly bigamy1 polygamy1 & volunt>y divorce are all inconsi/5t ) its nature4 ,x mu/ be ent]$ into freely & cordially by ! p>ties1 ) ! conviction t "o is suit$ to ! o!r1 & to take ! positions involv$ 9 ! natural & scriptural view ( ! relation4 ,m>riage1 said ,j]emy ,taylor1 is a s*ool & ex]cise ( virtue4 ,"h is ! prop] s5se ( piety & pati5ce1 ( ! duty ( p>5ts1 & ! *>ity ( relatives2 "h k9dness is spread abroad & love is unit$ & made firm z a c5tre4 ,m>riage is ! nurs]y ( heav51 ha? 9 x ! lab\rs ( love & ! delicacies ( fri5d%ip1 ! bless+ ( society & ! union ( h&s & he>ts4 ,l ! useful bee1 m>riage builds a h\se1 unites into societies & republics1 ex]cises _m virtues1 promotes ! int]e/ ( mank9d1 & is t /ate ( good ?+s to :i* ,god has design$ ! pres5t con/itution ( ! _w4 #c4 ,a love /r5g!n$ by ! obs]vance ( mutual duties 7v]4 #cc74--,love manife/$ begets love1 & /r5g!ns ) ex]cise4 ,! lov+ rev]5ce ( ! wife foll[s on ! frank & g5u9e love ( ! husb&4 ,?is 0 an epitaph 9 a *ur*y>d inscrib$ by a husb& aft] sixty ye>s ( m>ri$ life3 ,%e always made home happy4 ,! ,*ri/ian conception ( love & m>riage began a new era 9 ! _w1 & has exalt$ woman to h] true place4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,m>riage is n to be lightly ent]$ into4 #b4 ,is dignifi$ z a symbol ( ! union betwe5 ,*ri/ & ,8 ,*ur*4 #c4 ,b9ds ! contract+ p>ties to fidelity 9 obs]v+ ! mo/ sacr$ v[s4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #bb-cc4 ,wives & ,husb&s4 ,i4 ,!re are duties :i* are common to bo? ! correlates4--,! husb& & wife are 9 "s respects equals4 ,z !y are "o & h "o common int]e/ !y ought to act ) an undivid$ conc]n = ! happ9ess ( ! family4 ,!y are alike b\nd to mutual fidelity & a *a/e conv]sation4 ,!y are "u equal obligations to /udy ea* o!r's peace & com=t4 ,,ii4 ,!re are "s duties p>ticul>ly incumb5t on ! wife4--,^! ! apo/le expresses by ! t]ms submission1 rev]5ce1 ob$i5ce1 & subjection4 ,s9ce ! ,*ur* is subject to ,*ri/1 ! woman ought to be subject to h] husb&1 :o1 by ,*ri/'s au?ority1 is con/itut$ h] head4 ,a family %\ld resemble a ,*ur* 9 union1 peace1 & subord9ation4 ,! hon\r & int]e/ ( religion require t wives1 by a *e]ful subord9ation1 co-op]ate ) _! husb&s 9 all ! important conc]ns ( ! h\sehold1 & 9 ! nurture1 education1 & gov]nm5t ( ! dep5d5t memb]s4 ,,iii4 ,!re are duties p>ticul>ly incumb5t on ! husb& t[>ds 8 wife4--,^! ! apo/le expresses by ! ^w love1 :i* "h /&s oppos$ to %>pness & sev]ity4 ,"o argum5t = ?is love is ! example ( ,*ri/ 9 ,8 love & devotion to ! ,*ur*4 ,ano!r reason is1 ! intimacy ( ! relation%ip--,:oso love? 8 wife love? himself4 ,:]e ! _s ( religion reigns 9 bo?1 ! union w be easy & _! jo9t gov]nm5t 9 ! family h efficacy4 ,! ma9t5ance ( family religion dep5ds on no?+ m ?an ! union ( ! heads4 ,= h[ c !y unite 9 pray]s & praises :o unite 9 no?+ else4--,la?rop4 ,v]s4 #bc-cb4 ,*ri/ & ,8 ,bride4 ,i4 ,*ri/'s love to ! ,*ur* 7v]s4 #be-bg74 ,we mu/ value & joyfully ass]t our individual "p 9 ! r$eem+ love ( ! ,son ( ,god2 b we mu/ equally admit ! sov]eign rights ( ! ,*ur* 9 ! ,r$eem]'s passion4 ,!re is 9 "s an absorption 9 ! "w ( grace )9 _! own he>ts1 an individuali/ic salvation-seek+ t l all selfi%ness defeats its end1 = x n>r[s & impov]i%es ! inn] life ?us s$ul\sly *]i%$4 ,! ,*ur* does n exi/ simply = ! b5efit ( individual s\ls2 x is an et]nal in/itution1 ) an affiance to ,*ri/1 a call+ & de/9y ( its own2 )9 t univ]sal sph]e our p]sonal de/9y holds its p>ticul> place4 ,! ,*ri/ is wor?y & %e mu/ be made wor?y4 ,f et]nity ,he set ,8 love ^u h]2 on ! cross ,he won h] back f h] infidelity at ! price ( ,8 blood4 ,?r\gh ! ages ,he has be5 woo+ h] to ,himself1 & s*ool+ h] 9 wise & manifold ways t %e may be fit = h] heav5ly call+4 ,?r\gh :at cleans+ fires1 ?r\gh :at baptisms1 ev5 ( blood1 %e has /ill to pass ere ! consummation is rea*$1 ,he only kn[s :o lov$ h] & gave ,himself = h]4 ,he w sp>e to ,8 ,*ur* no?+1 ei!r ( b\nty or ( trial1 t h] p]fection ne$s4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/'s au?ority ov] ! ,*ur* 7v]s4 #bc1 #bd74--,! ,*ur* is no democracy1 any m ?an %e is an ari/ocracy or a sac]dotal absolutism3 %e is a ,*ri/ocracy4 ,! p are n rul]s 9 ! h\se ( ,god2 !y are ! rul$1 laity & m9i/]s alike4 ,we ackn[l$ge ?is 9 !ory2 b our language & _s w\ld (t5times be o!r ?an !y are1 if we 7 p5etrat$ ) ! s5se ( ! cont9ual pres5ce & maje/y ( ! ,"l ,jesus 9 our assemblies4 ,! ,*ur*'s protection f human tyranny1 f s*emes ( ambition1 f ! intrusion ( political me?ods & designs1 lies 9 h] s5se ( ! spl5d\r & reality ( ,*ri/'s dom9ion & ( h] own et]nal life 9 ,him4 ,,iii4 ,! my/]y ( ! ,*ur*'s orig9 9 ,*ri/ 7v]s4 #cj-cb74--;,god *ose u 9 ,*ri/ be=e ! _w's f\ndation4 ,we are creat$ 9 ! ,son ( ,god's love antec$5tly to our r$emption by ,him4 ,*ri/ recov]s ?r\gh ! cross t :i* p]ta9s inh]5tly to ,him1 :i* belong$ to ,him by nature1 & is z a "p ( ,himself4 ,! d]ivation ( ,eve f ! body ( ,adam1 z t is affirm$ 9 ! my/]i\s words ( ,g5esis1 is analog\s to ! d]ivation ( ! ,*ur* f ,*ri/4 ,! latt] relation%ip exi/$ 9 ! ideal1 & z conceiv$ 9 ! purpose ( ,god1 prior to ! appe>ance ( ! human race4 ,9 ,/4 ,paul's !ory1 ! orig9 ( ! woman 9 man1 :i* =ms ! basis ( m>riage 9 ,scripture1 look$ f>!r back to ! orig9 ( humanity 9 ,*ri/ ,himself4 ,9 "s my/ical b real s5se m>riage is a reunion1 ! re9corporation ( :at _h be5 sund]$4 ,seek+ 8 o!r self1 ! complem5t ( 8 nature1 ! man breaks ! ties ( bir? & f\nds a new home4 ,s ! inspir$ au?or ( ! passage 9 ,g5esis 7,g54 ii4 #ba-bd7 expla9s ! orig9 ( m>riage1 & ! in/9ct :i* draws ! bridegroom to 8 bride4 ,b our apo/le sees )9 ?is decl>ation a deep] tru?1 kept secret f ! f\ndation ( ! _w4 ,:5 he speaks ( ?is great my/]y1 he means !reby n m>riage itself1 b ! say+ ( ,adam ab\t x4 ,?is text 0 a /&+ problem to ! ,jewi% int]pret]s4 ,b = my "p1 says ! apo/le1 ,i ref] x to ,*ri/ & to ! ,*ur*4 ,/4 ,paul1 :o has s (t5 be=e drawn ! p>allel betwe5 ,adam & ,*ri/1 by ! light ( ?is analogy p]ceives a new & ri* mean+ 9 ! old d>k s5t5ce4 ,x helps him to see h[ believ]s 9 ,*ri/1 =m+ collectively ,8 body1 are n only graft$ into ,him1 b 7 d]iv$ f ,him & =m$ 9 ! v m\ld ( ,8 nature4 ,9 our union ?r\gh grace & fai? ) ,*ri/ crucifi$ we realise aga9 ! orig9al design ( our be+4 ,*ri/ has pur*as$ by ,8 blood no new or =eign bride1 b h] :o 0 ,8 f et]nity--! *ild :o _h w&]$ f ! ,fa!r's h\se1 ! betro!d :o _h left h] ,"l & sp\se4--,f9dlay4 ,v]s4 #be-cc4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,law ( ,m>riage-- ,i4 ,dem&s self-sacrific+ love4 ,,ii4 ,recognises ! sacr$ness ( ! union betwe5 ! contract+ p>ties4 ,,iii4 ,is ennobl$ 9 be+ a type ( ! union betwe5 ,*ri/ & ! ,*ur*4 ,,iv4 ,involves mutual fidelity on ! "p ( bo? husb& & wife4 ,v]s4 #be-bg4 ,*ri/'s ,love = ! ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,*ri/'s love ( ,8 ,*ur*4--,x 0--#a4 ,anci5t4 #b4 ,self-mov$4 #c4 ,active4 #d4 ,effective4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/'s sacrifice ( ,himself z an exhibition ( ,8 love4--#a4 ,himself4 ,8 life4 ,:at a life6 #b4 ,z a sacrifice4 ,! ess5ce ( x is vic>i\s suff]+4 #c4 ,to all ! suff]+ :i* ju/ice dem&$4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/'s m imm$iate object 9 :at ,he has done4--#a4 ,sanctification4 ,z ess5tial z p>don4 #b4 ,by ! ag5cy ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,signifi$ by ! wa%+ ( wat]4 #c4 ,?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( ! ,^w4 ,,iv4 ,*ri/'s ultimate aim4--#a4 ,to pres5t ,8 ,*ur* to ,himself4 ,a nuptial figure4 #b4 ,free f all imp]fections4 #c4 ,adorn$ ) all excell5cies4 7#a7 ,our obligations to ,*ri/4 7#b7 ,! real value ( hol9ess4 7#c7 ,! high de/9y ( believ]s4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,! ,future ,glory ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,! future /ate ( ! ,*ur*4--,9 describ+ ! future condition ( ! ,*ur*1 ! apo/le has evid5tly 9 8 m9d two previ\s /ates3 h] orig9al /ate :5 ly+ dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 & h] subsequ5t e>?ly /ate :5 sep>at$ f ! mass ( ! ungodly & p>tially r$eem$4 ,we h ! p ( ,*ri/ be=e u 9 ?ree di/9ct po9ts ( view3-- #a4 ,z :olly defil$4--,speak+ ( sanctify+ & cleans+ ! ,*ur* intimates h] complete defilem5t4 #b4 ,z 9 "s measure cleans$4--,?\gh sanctifi$ & cleans$1 we read ( spots /ill left on ! ,*ur*4 #c4 ,z altoge!r pure4--,faultless 9 ,god's pres5ce & e/imation4 ,,ii4 ,! causes to :i* ?is /ate is to be ascrib$4--#a4 ,! love ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,love reveal$ 9 sacrifice z ano!r /ep t[>ds f9al purity4 #c4 ,! "w ( ! ,holy ,_s 7v]4 #bf74 #d4 ,! ,^w ( ,god 7v]4 #bf74 ,a "r und]/&+ ( its te/imony & a he>tfelt belief 9 its tru?4 ,,iii4 ,! great end = :i* all ^! means ( hol9ess are br\ght into op]ation4--,t ,he might pres5t x to ,himself a glori\s ,*ur* 7v]4 #bg74 ,! lik5ess ( ,god w be put on h]1 ! image ( ,god %9e 9 h]2 t attribute ( ,div9ity--hol9ess--:i* is ! p]fection ( ,div9ity w be h] cr[n4--,c4 ,bradley4 ,! ,div9e ,ideal ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,we h an array ( /up5d\s facts conc]n+ ! ,*ur*4--#a4 ,! ,div9e prevision4 ,be=e ! et]nal ,son ( ,god c\ld give ,himself = ! ,*ur*1 ,he mu/ h _h x 9 ,8 m9d4 #b4 ,! ,r$eem]'s actual love = ! ,*ur*4 #c4 ,! ,r$eem]'s amaz+ self-sacrifice on behalf ( ! ,*ur*4 #d4 ,t ! ,r$eem] has a v def9ite purpose conc]n+ ,8 ,*ur*4 ,,ii4 ,! di/+ui%+ m>ks or signs ( ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur*4--,!y are p]sonal & exp]im5tal4 #a4 ,! ca/+ out ( natural impurities4 ,improvem5t is n en\gh4 ,no?+ b a ?or\gh re-creation c effect :at is requir$4 #b4 ,! in/rum5t ( ?is *ange is ! tru?4 #c4 ,?is *ange1 ?is introduction into ! ,*ur*1 is a ?+ complete 9 itself1 becomes hi/orical1 & ought nev] to ne$ repeat+4 #d4 ,! way is op5 = ! appe>ance ( ! o!r p]sonal & exp]im5tal sign--sanctification 7v]4 #bf74 #e4 ,*ri/'s idea ( ! ,*ur* giv5 9 ^! v]ses is n ab/ract1 impracticable1 & untrue to ! possibilities ( ord9>y human nature4 ,,iii4 ,"h we cat* a glimpse ( ! future & et]nal glory ( ! ,*ur*4--,h[ /up5d\s an ev5t x w be :51 at ! consummation ( all ?+s1 ! :ole ,*ur* w be pres5t$ to ! ,"l ,jesus6 ,:at c secure ,*ur* memb]%ip8 ,nei!r e>ly tra9+1 nor baptism1 nor ! hold+ ( an or?odox cre$1 nor associat+ ) a religi\s & dev\t assembly1 nor ! fill+ ( ecclesia/ical (fice1 nor ev5 intellig5t approa* to ! table ( ! ,"l4 ,su* ?+s are means to an end4 ,t end is true memb]%ip 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,& t memb]%ip is atta9$ & secur$ by ,div9e r5ewal ( ! he>t1 & by t con=mity to ! m9d ( ,*ri/ :i* is expressive ( ! new life4 ,! true unity ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is t spiritual on5ess :i* has its expression 9 id5tity ( ,*ri/ian life4--,w4 ,hudson4 ,v]4 #be4 ,a ,noble ,self-sacrifice4--,caius ,grac*us1 :o 0 ! idol ( ! ,roman p1 hav+ c>ri$ 8 reg>d = ! l[] ord]s s f> z to draw ^u himself ! res5tm5t ( ! nobility1 an op5 rupture ensu$2 & ! two extremities ( ,rome resembl$ two camps--,opimius ! consul on "o side1 & ,grac*us & 8 fri5d ,fulvius on ! o!r4 ,a battle ensu$ 9 :i* ! consul1 meet+ ) m vigor\s resi/ance ?an he expect$1 proclaim$ an amne/y = all ^? :o %\ld lay d[n _! arms1 & at ! same "t promis$ to pay = ! heads ( ,grac*us & ,fulvius _! weight 9 gold4 ,?is proclamation _h ! desir$ effect4 ,! populace des]t$ _! lead]s4 ,fulvius 0 tak5 & behead$1 & ,grac*us1 at ! advice ( 8 two fri5ds1 ,lic9ius ,crassus & ,pomponius1 det]m9$ to flee ! city1 & rea*$ ! bridge ,sublicius1 :]e 8 enemies1 :o pursu$ him close1 w\ld h ov]tak5 & seiz$ him if 8 two fri5ds _h n oppos$ _! fury2 b !y saw ! dang] he 0 9 & det]m9$ to save 8 life at ! exp5se ( _! own4 ,!y def5d$ ! bridge aga9/ all ! consul> troops till ,grac*us 0 out ( _! rea*2 b at l5g?1 be+ ov]p[]$ by numb]s1 & cov]$ ) w\nds1 !y bo? expir$ on ! bridge !y _h s valiantly def5d$4--,biblical ,treasury4 ,v]4 #cj4 ,memb]s ( ! ,body ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! doctr9e4--,! apo/le is speak+ ( believ]s only2 ( believ]s z believ+2 ( all believ]s4 ,8 language implies3-- #a4 ,union4--,real1 intimate1 indissoluble4 #b4 ,dep5d5ce4--,( ! memb]s on ! he>t4 ,( ! memb]s on ! head4 #c4 ,sympa?y4--,s9c]e1 entire1 un9t]rupt$4 ,value ( human sympa?y4 ,its r>ity4 ,its necess>y imp]fection4 ,! sup]iority ( ,*ri/'s4 ,,ii4 ,! duty4--#a4 ,love4 ,a special affection aris+ out ( a special relation4 #b4 ,rev]5ce4--,!re %\ld be no unholy famili>ity4 #c4 ,ob$i5ce4--,responsive to ,8 w z a "p ( ,himself4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,v]4 #cc4 ,! ,sanctity ( ,home ,life4--,! ,*ri/ian home is ! corn]-/one ( mod]n civilisation--! be/ fruit ,*ri/ianity has yield$ ! e>?4 ,! ,anglo-,saxon home is ! cr[n+ glory ( ! race4 ,contra/ x ) ,fr5* home life1 or ! mis]able home life 9 ,utah6 ,national self-pres]vation dem&s a vigor\s uproot+ ( ,mormon polygamy & ,we/]n divorce lawlessness4 ,t :i* is puni%$ z a crime 9 ! be/ & pure/ ,*ri/ian l&s mu/ be puni%$ z a crime :]ev] x is f\nd4 ,g>field kiss+ 8 "m & 8 wife at 8 ,inauguration 0 a sweet revelation ( holy family life4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,*ildr51 obey4--,until ! days ( discretion arrive ?is is ! grace ( *ildhood4 ,if ?r\gh ob$i5ce ! *ild errs1 ! responsibility ( t is ) ^? :o h comm&$4 ,x is only a surr5d]$ s\l t c s+3 ,i w\ld be treat$ z a *ild1 ,& guid$ :]e ,i g4 ,v]4 #b4 ,hon\r ?y fa!r & "m4--,z long z !y are s4 ,v]4 #c4 ,t x may be well ) !e4--,if ev] t x may be c\ld mean & s x %all be1 we %\ld /r5u\sly plead = t mean+ "h4 ,= x w\ld be a pitiable ?+ inde$ to f9d a man %[+ filial piety z a pr(itable c\rse4 ,v]4 #d4 ,nurture & admonition4--,! =m] ^w is m g5]al ?an ! latt]1 includ+ ev]y?+ t goes to ! in/ruction ( ! *ild4 ,admonition is repro(1 ei!r ( ^w or puni%m5t1 or yet aga91 w>n+4 ,v]4 #e4 ,s]vants1 be ob$i5t4--,r4,v4 m>g91 bond-s]vants4 ,!re 0 ,"o :o _h become ob$i5t ev5 unto dea?1 hav+ tak5 ! =m ( a bond-s]vant 7,phil4 ii4 #g74 ,) fe> & trembl+4--,) t zeal :i* is ev] ke5ly appreh5sive ( n do+ en\gh 7,mey]74 ,! same phrase is us$ ( ! way 9 :i* our p]sonal salvation is to be work$ out 7,phil4 ii4 #ab74 ,v]4 #f4 ,n ) eyes]vice4--,a ^w us$ only by ,/4 ,paul4 ,! ?+ x describes is easily recognis$ to-day4 ,v]4 #g4 ,) good w do+ s]vice4--,if a philosoph]-slave l ,epictetus c\ld rise sup]ior to 8 condition1 surely ,*ri/ianity c\ld d z mu* = ! humble/ believ]4 ,v]4 #h4 ,kn[+ t :atsoev] good 4 4 4 bond or free4 ,?is is ! fam\s /one ,t turne? all to gold1 ,= t :i* ,god do? t\* & own ,_c = less be told--,george ,h]b]t4 ,v]4 #i4 ,d ! same ?+s unto !m4--,! utmo/ application ( ! gold5 rule4 ,=be>+ ?reat5+ may ei!r mean abat+ or giv+ up4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,be /rong 9 ! ,"l1 & 9 ! p[] ( ,8 might4--,9 *4 i4 #ai ! phrase p[] ( ,8 might is rev]s$4 ,see note !re4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,! :ole arm\r4--,! panoply4 ,a complete suit ( arm\r4 ,! wiles ( ! devil4--,a craftily design$ plan ( attack4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,= we wre/le4--,we ne$ n suppose a transf]5ce ( ! metaphor4 ,x may describe ! h&-to-h& fight 9 :i* equally mat*$ oppon5ts refuse to back an in*4 ,n aga9/ fle% & blood4--,) vuln]able cre/s 7,macbe?74 ,:5 gho/ly combatants appe>1 unassailable1 & ) p[]s ( injury aga9/ :i* we are helpless1 we may well say3 ,take any %ape b t1 & my firm n]ves ,%all nev] tremble4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,9 ! evil day4--,comp>e *4 v4 #af4 ,a day ( great p]il4 ,& hav+ done all1 to /&4--,:5 ! hurly-burly's done to f9d oneself unvanqui%$4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,/& !re=e4--,! words r+ %ort & %>p z a bugle-call4 ,lo9s girt ab\t ) tru?4--,to speak ( a well-equipp$ w>rior )\t a girdle is a contradictio 9 adjecto1 = x 0 j ! girdle :i* produc$ ! free be>+ & movem5t & ! necess>y attitude ( ! w>rior 7,mey]74 ,tru? is a subjective conception correspond+ ) ! et]nal realities 7,beet74 ,brea/plate ( righte\sness4--,z ! actual w>rior has protect$ ! brea/ :5 he lac$ ! corslet ov] 8 *e/1 s ) y righte\sness 4 4 4 r5d]s y\r brea/ 7he>t & w7 inaccessible to ! ho/ile influ5ce ( ! demons 7,mey]74 ,he is b nak$ ?\gh lock$ up 9 /eel ,^: consci5ce ) inju/ice is corrupt$4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,feet %od4--,ensur+ agility & a firm foo?old4 ,prep>ation ( ! gospel ( peace4--,prep>ation might p]haps give way to prep>$ness4 ,/4 ,paul does n m9d a p>adox4 ,:at ha/ ?\ to d ) peace8 said "o soldi] to ano!r2 b ! h]ald 0 a soldi] too4 ,v]4 #af4 ,above all1 tak+ ! %ield4--,l>ge en\gh to block ! entrance to a doorway--be+ ab\t f\r feet by two & a half4 ,! light] missiles 7 h>mless aga9/ a ro( ( ^! %ields ov]-lapp$4 ,!y 7 ( wood1 ?ickly coat$ ) lea!r4 ,qu5* ! fi]y d>ts4--,arr[s tipp$ ) inflammable mat]ial1 & %ot (f aft] hav+ be5 k9dl$ 7,mey]74 ,v]4 #ag4 ,take ! helmet ( salvation4--,= ! l>ge %ield might leave ! head expos$ to ! ar*]'s aim4 ,! sword ( ! ,_s1 :i* is ! ^w ( ,god4--,h[ effectual 9 f5ce & ?ru/ x 0 9 ! h&s ( ! ,capta9 ( our salvation1 ! _w-rul] _h exp]i5c$4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,pray+ always ) all pray] & supplication 9 ! ,_s4--,"h we h ! recognition ( a direct+ ,sup]ior4 ,! true soldi] fights "u ! direction ( 8 4 ,! s\nds ( /rife are dy+ away 9 ?is v]se4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,an ambassador 9 bonds4--,r4,v4 9 *a9s4 ,su/a9+ ! hon\r ( ,*ri/ "u p]sonal indignity4 ,t ,i may speak boldly4--,x ne$$ n only ! apo/le's own1 b 8 read]s' pray]s to enable him to speak freely )9 /roke ( ! lion's paw 7#b ,tim4 iv4 #ag74 ,v]4 #ba4 ,ty*icus1 a belov$ bro!r & fai?ful m9i/]4--,if all s]vants 7 bre?r5 fir/1 ! tr\bles ( our mod]n comm]cial life w\ld be few4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,peace1 love & fai?4--,a wor?y triad1 & ! greate/ ( ^! is love4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,grace be ) all !m t love our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 s9c]ity4--,paul's fav\rite ^w grace comes 9 z epilogue--z x 0 prologue 7*4 i4 #b74 ,s9c]ity means incorruptly--to love 9 a _s corruption _c t\*4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-d4 ,duties ( ,*ildr5 & ,p>5ts4 ,i4 ,! duty ( *ildr5 to p>5ts is to obey4--#a4 ,?is ob$i5ce has ! ,div9e sanction4 ,9 ! ,"l 7v]4 #a74 ,bo? ! comm& & ! ob$i5ce mu/ be 9 h>mony ) ! relation 9 :i* bo? p>5ts & *ildr5 /& t[>ds ,god4 ,! p>5t :o has n himself le>nt to respect & obey ! law ( ,god is ill prep>$ = ! grave responsibilities ( family gov]nm5t4 ,natural affection & ! in/9cts ( common s5se w guide ! p>5ts 9 ! ord9>y affairs ( home-life1 & ! s5se ( dep5d5ce & respect %\ld induce in/9ctive ob$i5ce 9 ! *ild4 ,no p>5t has any "r to en=ce an ob$i5ce :i* is n 9 h>mony ) ! supreme claims ( ,god4 ,! *ild :o submits to ! w ( 8 p>5ts is taught at ! same "t to obey ! high] law ( ,god4 ,if he defies p>5tal au?ority & p]si/s 9 disob$i5ce1 he is sure to be treat$ 9 ! same way if he ev] has *ildr5 ( 8 own4 ,to be able to gov]n we mu/ fir/ le>n to obey4 #b4 ,?is ob$i5ce is 9 h>mony ) natural ord] & ! et]nal pr9ciples ( ju/ice4--,= ?is is "r 7v]4 #a74 ,ob$i5ce is ! law ( ! univ]se1 & )\t x ev]y?+ w\ld ru% into an>*y & *aos4 ,law is s all-p]vasive z to cov] e dep>tm5t & relation%ip ( life1 & its brea* 9 any sph]e c>ries ) x its own puni%m5t4 ,disob$i5ce is n only a wrong to ! p]son :o commits x1 b x is an inju/ice to somebody else4 ,ob$i5ce to p>5ts 9 ?+s lawful is no h>d%ip4 ,x is becom+ & comm5dable because x is "r4 ,x is ! p]v]sity ( our nature1 :5 x becomes difficult to d "r4 ,disob$i5ce is a wilful div]g5ce f ! /raight l9e ( rectitude1 & is ! ess5ce ( all s94 #c4 ,?is ob$i5ce ensures ! ,div9e bless+ 7v]s4 #b1 #c74--;,x is our duty to obey irrespective ( any advantage to be secur$4 ,! loyal he>t looks1 n to ! rew>d1 b to ! duty4 ,x is no m]it to d :at x is our duty to d4 ,yet su* is ! condesc5sion & goodness ( ,god t ,he atta*es a special bless+ to e act ( unselfi% ob$i5ce4 ,filial ob$i5ce %\ld n be dilatory & reluctant1 b prompt1 *e]ful1 self-d5y+1 & uni=m4 ,ob$i5ce is ! pa? ( safety4 ,a po9tsman 9 ,prussia 0 at ! junction ( two l9es ( railway1 lev] 9 h&1 = a tra9 t 0 signall$4 ,! eng9e 0 )9 a few seconds ( rea*+ ! embankm5t :5 ! man1 turn+ 8 head1 p]ceiv$ 8 little boy play+ betwe5 ! rails on :i* ! tra9 0 runn+4 ,he /uck to 8 lev]1 b %\t$ to ! *ild1 ,lie d[n6 lie d[n6 ,! tra9 pass$1 & ! fa!r ru%$ =w>d to pick up :at he fe>$ w\ld be ! mangl$ body ( 8 *ild2 b :at 0 8 joy to f9d ! boy _h at once obey$ 8 ord]1 _h la9 d[n1 & ! tra9 pass$ ov] him )\t injur+ him4 ,8 prompt ob$i5ce sav$ 8 life4 ,dutiful *ildr5 secure ! bless+ ( ,god4 ,filial ob$i5ce practis$ 9 ! ,*ri/ian home =ms habits ( promptitude1 self-control1 & self-respect :i* are important conditions ( success & prosp]ity4 ,,ii4 ,! duty ( p>5ts to *ildr5 is to ex]cise discipl9e4--#a4 ,n by en=c+ comm&s t t5d to irritate4 ,ye fa!rs1 provoke n y\r *ildr5 to wra? 7v]4 #d74 ,*ildr5 are a sacr$ tru/ & solemn responsibility2 n to be weakly fondl$ or fooli%ly spoilt1 b to be wisely1 k9dly1 & /rictly discipl9$ into ob$i5ce & duty4 ,! ,*9ese h a prov]b1 :5 a son is born into a family a b[ & arr[ are hung be=e ! gate4 ,9 ,ea/]n books sons are spok5 ( z arr[s ( _! fa!rs4 ,z arr[s are 9 ! h& ( a mighty man1 s are *ildr5 ( ! y\? 7,ps4 cxxvii4 #d74 ,z ! b[man /raight5s & poli%es 8 arr[1 giv+ x a %>p & solid po9t1 & w+s x ) fea!rs1 s p>5ts mu/ tra9 & equip _! *ildr5 t !y may g /raight to ! po9t ( duty & hit ! m>k4 ,! arr[s t are n prep>$ & direct$ :5 9 ! h& may1 :5 !y are gone abroad into ! _w1 & all p>5tal tra9+ is too late1 prove arr[s 9 ! he>t t w rankle ) unspeakable pa94 ,! tra9+ ( *ildr5 is also a tra9+ ( ! p>5t4 ,_m a h9t is unconsci\sly giv5 z to tra9+ up a p>5t 9 ! way he %\ld g4 ,:ile !re %\ld be firm discipl9e1 !re %\ld n be exasp]at+ & tantalis+ sev]ity4 ,r\s+ a *ild's ang] is n ! be/ way ( subdu+ x4 ,a sull5 submission ga9$1 by provok+ & !n cru%+ an angry opposition1 is r5d]$ ) a s5se ( inju/ice & wrong t w bre$ future mis*ief4 ,monod says3 ,correction & in/ruction %\ld proce$ f ! ,"l1 & be direct$ by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l 9 su* a way t x is n s mu* ! fa!r :o corrects 8 *ildr5 & tea*es !m1 z ! ,"l ?r\gh him4 ,! fa!r :o *a/ises 9 wra? provokes ! *ild to wra? & rebellion4 #b4 ,b by judici\s religi\s culture4--,b br+ !m up 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,"l 7v]4 #d74 ,*ildr5 are ! gifts ( ,god to be tra9$ = ,god4 ,!y are susceptible ( g5u9e religi\s exp]i5ce1 & are (t5 ne>] ! tru? ?an gr[n-up p4 ,*ri/ recognis$ ! spiritual faculty 9 *ildr51 & gave !m a conspicu\s place 9 ,8 k+dom4 ,:5 ,he wi%$ to %[ ! type ( true greatness1 ,he did n po9t to />s or m\nta9s or e>?ly dignities1 b call$ a little *ild unto ,him &1 set him 9 ! mid/ 7,matt4 xviii4 #b-d74 ,*ildr5 are capable ( useful religi\s s]vice1 & 9 _m ways may be little mission>ies = ,*ri/4 ,dr4 ,w4 ,l4 ,breck5ridge once said to 8 "m3 ,"m1 ,i ?9k y rul$ u ) too rigid a rod 9 our boyhood4 ,x w\ld h be5 bett] _h y us$ g5tl] me?ods4 ,! old lady /raight5$ up & said3 ,well1 ,william1 :5 y h rais$ up ?ree z good prea*]s z ,i h !n y c talk4 ,! small] magnets h proportionately mu* ! great] p[]1 & *ildr5 h a rem>kable spiritual =ce ) :i* ! ,*ri/ian p>5t has to deal4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,p]sonal discipl9e %\ld be 9 h>mony ) ! law ( ,god4 #b4 ,! rig\r ( p>5tal discipl9e %\ld be temp]$ ) love4 #c4 ,respect & ob$i5ce to p>5ts w be ,div9ely rew>d$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a-d4 ,! ,mutual ,duties ( ,*ildr5 & ,p>5ts4 ,i4 ,*ildr5 are to obey & hon\r _! p>5ts4--#a4 ,*ildr5 owe to _! p>5ts an inw>d affection & reg>d4 ,_! ob$i5ce %\ld fl[ f love1 gratitude1 & e/eem4 ,! love p>5ts be> to _! *ildr5 entitles !m to reciprocal affection4 #b4 ,!y are to hon\r _! p>5ts by ext]nal tok5s ( respect4 #c4 ,!y are to obey ! j comm&s ( _! p>5ts4 #d4 ,!y are to receive ) dec5t & humble reg>d ! in/ructions1 c\nsels1 & repro(s ( _! p>5ts4 #e4 ,!y %\ld remun]ate ! fav\rs receiv$ f _! p>5ts4 #f4 ,!y are enc\rag$ 9 _! ob$i5ce by ! ,div9e promise4 ,,ii4 ,! duties ( p>5ts to *ildr54--#a4 ,to in/ruct _! *ildr5 9 ! doctr9es & duties ( religion4 #b4 ,to endeav\r by argum5ts1 exhortations1 & repro(s to =m _! lives accord+ to ^? in/ructions4 #c4 ,to regulate ! div]sions ( _! *ildr54 #d4 ,to ma9ta9 ! wor%ip ( ,god 9 _! h\ses4 #e4 ,to let _! conv]sation be exempl>y4 #f4 ,to tra9 up _! *ildr5 ) dilig5ce 9 "s hone/ bus9ess4 #g4 ,to comm5d _! *ildr5 to ,god & ! ^w ( ,8 grace4--,la?rop4 ,v]s4 #a1 #b4 ,ob$i5ce4--,! dutiful ob$i5ce ( *ildr5 is decl>$ by ,god 9 ! fif? comm&m5t to be ! f\ndation ( all social happ9ess & ( e social virtue4 ,i4 ,! behavi\r ( a *ild to its p>5ts is no su* trifle z too _m p]v]se *ildr5 & too _m fooli% p>5ts are prone to fancy x4--,h[ (t5 we he> mo!rs say+1 ,x is only ! poor *ild's way2 x is a little petti% & fracti\s at times1 b x means no h>m by x4 ,to be sure x does n m9d me q s well z x ought to d2 b *ildr5 w be *ildr54 ,s ! *ild goes on uncorrect$1 & gr[s up disob$i5t & undutiful--) habits & dispositions s evil t ,god has class$ !m ) ! v wor/ crimes1 ) false swe>+1 !ft1 adult]y1 & ev] murd]4 ,if undutifulness 9 *ildr5 _h be5 a m]e trifle1 w\ld ,god h put x into ?is black li/8 ,,ii4 ,obs]ve ! reasonabl5ess & ju/ice ( ! duty ( *ildr5 to obey _! p>5ts4--,! *ild is helpless & entirely dep5d5t on its p>5ts' c>e & k9dness4 ,s /rong & la/+ is a "m's love t1 :ile o!r animals drive _! "y away z soon z !y c fe$ !mselves1 ! love ( human p>5ts desc5ds & prolongs itself ev5 to _! (fspr+'s (fspr+4 ,?9k ( _! fe>s1 _! wi%es1 _! pray]s = y\r s\ls' welf>e4 ,y\r love to !m %\ld be dutiful love1 %[+ itself 9 acts ( g5tl5ess1 respect1 & k9dness1 & 9 ! /ricte/ & readie/ ob$i5ce4 ,*ildr5 are b\nd to obey1 n f con/ra9t1 nor f fe> ( bl[s1 b readily1 will+ly1 *e]fully4 ,! ob$i5ce paid = fe> ( /ripes is ! ob$i5ce ( a mule1 n ( a son4 ,:at c a *ild "k save :at its p>5ts tea* x8 ,its p>5ts = a "t /& 9 ! place ( ,god to x2 z su*1 x mu/ believe !m & obey !m4 ,y may be ! bett] = _! exp]i5ce1 y may pr(it by _! w>n+s1 y may le>n f _! lessons4 ,,iii4 ,obs]ve ! use & b5efit ( ob$i5ce 9 =m+ ! "* ( ! *ild4--,x is 9 ! s*ool ( home1 amid ! little h>d%ips1 re/ra9ts1 crosses1 & disappo9tm5ts :i* e *ild mu/ ne$s meet )1 t ! great lesson ( ob$i5ce is be/ le>nt4 ,!re is a root ( self-w born 9 e man1 & out ( ?is root gr[ two evil & mis%ap5 /ems--pride & disob$i5ce4 ,y may z well expect wat] to burn & fire to wet1 y may z well expect a b>r5 common t has nev] be5 pl\gh$ & s[n to produce a crop ( :eat1 z t a *ild1 :i* has gone on ye> aft] ye> 9 pride1 self-w1 & disob$i5ce to its p>5ts1 w readily or easily te> (f its habits & its nature1 to walk humbly & ob$i5tly be=e ,god4 ,we mu/ cultivate ob$i5ce 9 ! *ild t x may outgr[1 ov]top1 & /ifle1 or at lea/ keep "u1 ! evil /em ( disob$i5ce4 ,we mu/ cultivate humility 9 him1 t x may keep "u ! evil ( pride4 ,we mu/ tra9 & accu/om him to habits ( /eady self-d5ial1 :i* our ,"l has recomm5d$ to u z ! be/ yokes = our head/rong & else unmanageable self-w4 ,?us ! fif? comm&m5t is a k9d ( practical s*ool :]e ! *ild1 9 obey+ its p>5ts1 le>ns to obey all to :om x owes ob$i5ce4--,a4 ,w4 ,h>e4 ,v]4 #d4 ,a ,fa!r's ,*>ge4 ,i4 ,! duties p>5ts owe to _! *ildr54--#a4 ,*ildr5 are weak & helpless & totally incapable ( c>+ = !mselves--h5ce arises ! fir/ duty :i* p>5ts owe !m1 t ( fe$+ & clo?+ !m4 #b4 ,are ignorant & )\t und]/&+--h5ce !y %\ld n only be f$ b taught4 #c4 ,are unruly1 & !re=e mu/ be gov]n$4 #d4 ,are prone to evil1 & !re=e mu/ be re/ra9$4 ,,ii4 ,! obligations p>5ts are "u to practise ^! duties4--#a4 ,!y %\ld d x = _! own sakes4 #b4 ,= _! *ildr5's sake4 #c4 ,= society's sake4 #d4 ,= ,god's sake4 ,le>n4--#a4 ,! practicability ( a religi\s education4 #b4 ,h[ awful is ! responsibility ( p>5ts--( fa!rs especially4--,sket*es4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #e-i4 ,! ,duties ( ,s]vants & ,ma/]s4 ,i4 ,! duty ( ! s]vant to ! ma/] is to obey4--#a4 ,?is ob$i5ce is to be r5d]$ ) consci5ti\s solicitude4 ,) fe> & trembl+1 9 s+l5ess ( y\r he>t2 4 4 4 n ) eyes]vice1 z m5pleas]s 7v]s4 #e1 #f74 ,!re mu/ be a g5u9e c>e = our "w4 ,be ob$i5t1 ) fe> & trembl+4 ,! fe> enjo9$ is no dread ( human displeasure1 ( ! ma/]'s :ip or tongue4 ,x is ! same fe> & trembl+ ) :i* we are bidd5 to "w out our own salvation 7,phil4 ii4 #ab74 ,! inw>d "w ( ! s\l's salvation & ! outw>d "w ( ! busy h&s lab\r+ 9 ! m9e1 or at ! loom1 or 9 ! l[lie/ dome/ic duties--all alike are to be p]=m$ "u a solemn responsibility to ,god & 9 ! pres5ce ( ,*ri/1 ! ,"l ( nature & ( m54 ,no man1 :e!r he be a m9i/] ( /ate or a /able-groom1 w d>e to d he$less "w :o lives & acts 9 t augu/ ,pres5ce4 ,! s5se ( ,*ri/'s ,lord%ip ensures hone/y 9 "w4 ,n ) eyes]vice1 z m5pleas]s4 ,x is ! common fault & temptation ( s]vants 9 all degrees to obs]ve ! ma/]'s eye1 & to "w busily or slackly z !y are wat*$ or n4 ,su* workm5 act z !y d because !y look to m5 & n to ,god4 ,_! "w is )\t consci5ce & self-respect4 ,let u all adopt ,/4 ,paul's maxim2 x w be an imm5se economy4 ,:at armies ( ov]look]s & inspectors we %all be able to dismiss :5 e s]vant works z well beh9d 8 ma/]'s back z to 8 face1 :5 e manufactur] & %opkeep] puts himself 9 ! pur*as]'s place & deals z he w\ld h o!rs deal ) him 7,f9dlay74 #b4 ,?is ob$i5ce %\ld be *e]ful & he>ty z r5d]$ unto a high] ?an an e>?ly ma/]4--,z unto ,*ri/2 4 4 4 do+ ! w ( ,god f ! he>t2 ) good w do+ s]vice1 z to ! ,"l1 & n to m5 7v]s4 #e-g74 ,ob$i5ce %\ld be n only c>eful & hone/1 b he>ty4 ,! he>t is ! s\rce ( our greate/ p[]4 ,no?+ c be translat$ into an act t has n fir/ be5 conceiv$ & set 9 motion by ! he>t4 ,z ! /roke ( ! pi/on sets 9 motion ! mo/ complicat$ ma*9]y & produces c]ta9 results1 s ! ?rob ( ! he>t br+s all our activities into play & gives direction & "* to our "w4 ,! wor? ( our "w z a :ole w be decid$ by ! he>t9ess we ?r[ into e s+le duty4 ,workman%ip c\nts = mu*4 ,i h read ( a *a91 weigh+ two ounces1 co/+ #agj1 be+ #afc1jjj times m ?an ! value ( ! orig9al bit ( iron f :i* x 0 made4 ,! "w ( ! arti/ made all ! diff]5ce2 he put into x 8 be/ self1 8 he>t1 8 g5ius4 ,s 9 ! works ( ! div9e ,creator4 ,! symmetry1 ! beauty1 ! p]fect balance & %9+ magnific5ce ( ! _w are ! result ( ! pati5t "w & he>ty en?usiasm ) :i* ! great ,ar*itect has put toge!r & f9i%$ ! mo/ m9ute p>ts ( ! planet4 #c4 ,g5u9e ob$i5ce is always rew>d$4--,:atsoev] good ?+ any man doe?1 ! same %all he receive ( ! ,"l 7v]4 #h74 ,ev5 9 ?is _w consci5ti\s "w is n )\t rew>d4 ,9 all lab\r !re is pr(it4 ,! dilig5t h& make? ri*4 ,a /ation] settl+ a l>ge acc\nt ) a pap]-manufactur] said3 ,i owe all my success 9 bus9ess to y2 b let me ask y h[ a man ( y\r caution came to give cr$it s readily to a beg9n] ( my sl5d] means8 ,because1 said ! pap]-mak]1 at :atev] h\r 9 ! m\rn+ ,i pass$ to my bus9ess1 ,i always obs]v$ y at y\rs ) y\r coat (f4 ,"w gives "*1 & is ! pa?way to success & weal?4 ,b 9 ! _w to come1 :5 s]vant & ma/] /& be=e ! b> ( ,*ri/1 rew>d w be equitably met$ out accord+ to ! "w ( ea*4 ,,ii4 ,! duty ( ! ma/] is to act t[>ds 8 s]vant on ! same pr9ciples z ob$i5ce to himself is regulat$4--,&1 ye ma/]s1 d ! same ?+s unto !m 7v]4 #i74 ,! ma/] is to put himself 9 ! place ( 8 s]vant1 & act t[>ds him z he w\ld desire to be treat$ if _! positions 7 rev]s$4 ,x is a practical application ( ! great rule1 ,:atsoev] ye w\ld t m5 %\ld d unto y1 d ye ev5 s to !m--a rule we are 9 dang] ( int]pret+ on "o side only3 our own side4 #a4 ,to avoid irritat+ sev]ity4--,=be>+ ?reat5+ 7v]4 #i74 ,! slave 9 e>ly times 0 treat$ z sc>cely human1 & 0 rul$ by ! fe> ( puni%m5t4 ,*ri/ianity 9 ! beg9n+ did n int]f]e ) dome/ic slav]y2 b x introduc$ pr9ciples :i*1 :]ev] adopt$1 utt]ly aboli%$ slav]y4 ,! ,*ri/ian ma/] _c act on ! policy ( cruelty1 b treats 8 s]vants ) ju/ice & k9dness4 #b4 ,to rememb] t bo? are s]vants ( a high] & imp>tial ,ma/]4--,kn[+ t y\r ,ma/] also is 9 heav52 nei!r is !re respect ( p]sons ) ,him 7v]4 #i74 ,a p>ty ( fri5ds sett+ out toge!r ^u a j\rney soon f9d x to be ! be/ = all sides t :ile !y are ^u ! road "o ( ! company %\ld wait ^u ! re/1 ano!r ride =w>d to seek out lodg+ & ent]ta9m5t1 a ?ird c>ry ! portmanteau1 a f\r? take *>ge ( ! horses1 a fif? be> ! purse1 conduct1 & direct ! r\te2 n =gett+1 h[ev]1 t z !y 7 equal & indep5d5t :5 !y set out1 s !y are all to return to a level aga9 at _! j\rney's end4 ,! same reg>d & respect1 ! same =be>ance1 l5ity1 & res]ve 9 us+ _! s]vice1 ! same mildness 9 deliv]+ comm&s1 ! same /udy to make _! j\rney com=table & pleasant :i* he ^: lot x 0 to direct ! re/ w\ld 9 common dec5cy ?9k himself b\nd to obs]ve t[>ds !m1 ought we to %[ to ^? :o1 9 ! ca/+ ( ! p>ts ( human society1 happ5 to be plac$ )9 our p[] or to dep5d ^u u 7,paley74 ,ma/] & man mu/ give an acc\nt to ,him :o w judge e act accord+ to its m]it4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,ma/]s & s]vants are am5able to ,div9e law4 #b4 ,nei!r ma/] nor s]vant ga9s any advantage by tactics t violate ,div9e law4 #c4 ,:]e ! ,*ri/ian _s pr$om9ates trade disputes w soon be satisfactorily settl$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #e-i4 ,! ,duties ( ,s]vants & ,ma/]s4 ,i4 ,! duties ( s]vants4--#a4 ,to be ob$i5t to _! ma/]s4 ,?is mu/ be und]/ood ) ! same limitation z all o!r comm&s enjo9+ relative duties4 ,we are to obey ,god r ?an m54 ,s]vants no fur!r obey _! ma/]s accord+ to ! w ( ,god ?an !y make ,8 w ! rule & measure ( _! ob$i5ce to _! ma/]s4 #b4 ,s]vants owe _! ma/]s rev]5ce z well z ob$i5ce4 #c4 ,!re is an hon\r1 z well z fe>1 due to _! ma/]s4 #d4 ,*e]fulness 9 _! ob$i5ce is recomm5d$ by ! apo/le4 #e4 ,dilig5ce ( fai?fulness is ano!r duty :i* !y owe to _! ma/]s4 #f4 ,!y are to be pati5t & submissive1 ?\gh !y meet ) usage m sev]e ?an !y ?9k reasonable1 n break+ _! own obligations1 or des]t+ _! ma/]'s s]vice = trivial causes1 b be>+ 8 small] indiscretions )\t compla9t1 & 9 cases ( real injury seek+ relief 9 a prud5t mann] & by lawful means4 #g4 ,9 all _! s]vice !y %\ld act ) an aim to please ,god & to obta9 ,8 approbation4 ,,ii4 ,! duties ( ma/]s to _! s]vants4--#a4 ,_! gov]nm5t is to be mild & prud5t1 n passionate & sev]e4 #b4 ,) respect to appr5tices1 ! contract b9ds ! ma/] n only to give !m com=table support1 b to in/ruct !m 9 8 bus9ess & pr(ession4 #c4 ,) respect to lab\r]s1 ju/ice obliges u to give !m ! /ipulat$ wages :5 !y h fai?fully p]=m$ ! promis$ s]vice4 #d4 ,) respect to all s]vants1 equity requires t we treat !m ) humanity & k9dness1 & contribute all prop] assi/ance to r5d] !m useful1 virtu\s1 & happy4--,la?rop4 ,v]s4 #f-h4 ,*ri/ian ,s]vitude4--#a4 ,to propose to ourselves ! pleas+ ( m5 z our great design is inconsi/5t ) ! "w ( grace 9 ! he>t & ) t subjection we owe to ,*ri/4 ,! meane/ s]vice is s]vice done to ,*ri/1 & w be accept$ by ,him z su*4 #b4 ,s +rate is man1 & s sl[ to rew>d ^? f :om he receives fav\r1 t a man c nev] he>tily d s]vice to ! mo/ ( m51 except he look to ,god1 :om to s]ve 9 ! meane/ employm5t is a rew>d 9 itself4 #c4 ,! ,"l 9 disp5s+ rew>ds looks n to ! ext]nal beauty1 spl5d\r1 or greatness ( ! "w1 b to ! hone/y & s9c]ity ( x4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #i4 ,ma/]s acc\ntable to ,god4--#a4 ,!re is no p[] among m5 s absolute--n t ( k+s & supreme rul]s--b implies an obligation1 ?r\gh virtue ( ,god's ord9ance1 on ^? inve/$ ) x to make consci5ce ( duties t[>ds _! inf]iors & subjects4 #b4 ,z x is usual = p[]s on e>? s9fully to ov]see & n to puni% ! cruel & unju/ deal+s ( ma/]s t[>ds s]vants1 s ^? s9s mo/ conniv$ at by m5 are mo/ sev]ely tak5 notice ( by ,god4 #c4 ,x is too ord9>y = m5 9 place & au?ority to c>ry !mselves z if !y _h none above !m to be acc\ntable to1 or to dream t ! ,"l w n take su* /rict acc\nt ( !m z ( _! und]l+s & s]vants4--,ibid4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aj-ab4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,w>f>e-- ,i4 ,c be f\ght only ) ,div9e help4--,be /rong 9 ! ,"l1 & 9 ! p[] ( ,8 might 7v]4 #aj74 ,! apo/le has dwelt l "o enraptur$ on ! sublime con/itution & glori\s de/9y ( ! ,*ur*2 n[ he deals ) ! =midable foes ) :i* ! ,*ur* w h to cont5d4 ,he sees ! evil =ces ga!r+1 & he>s ! cla% ( arms among ! approa*+ enemies4 ,he w>ns believ]s t unaid$ !y w be p[]less 9 ! /rife & mu/ suff] defeat4 ,!y are secure & w be victori\s only z !y make ! /r5g? ( ,god _! own4 ,! /r5g? ( ! g5]al1 9 o!r ho/s1 lies 9 8 troops2 he flies1 z a great comm&] once said1 ^u _! w+s2 if _! fea!rs be clipp$1 _! p[] brok51 he is lo/4 ,b 9 ! ,*ri/ian army ! /r5g? ( e sa9t lies 9 ! ,"l ( ho/s4 ,god c ov]come ,8 enemies )\t _! h&s2 b !y _c ev5 def5d !mselves )\t ,8 arm4 ,man is impot5t )\t ! /r5g? ( ,god4 ,if ! %ip1 laun*$1 rigg$1 & ) h] sails spread1 _c /ir till ! w9d fills !m1 mu* less c ! timb] 9 ! c>p5t]'s y>d hew & frame itself into a %ip4 ,p[] to cont5d ) ! spiritual foes mu/ come f ,god4 ,,ii4 ,involves a fi]ce conflict ) ! p[]s ( evil4--#a4 ,a conflict1 n ) m51 b ) unse5 spiritual enemies4 ,we wre/le n aga9/ fle% & blood1 b aga9/ pr9cipalities 7v]4 #ab74 ,! apo/le br+s out 9 bold relief ! t]rible foes !y are summon$ to enc\nt]4 7#a7 ,z to _! position4 ,!y are no subalt]ns1 b foes ( mighty rank1 ! nobility & *iefta9s ( ! _s _w4 7#b7 ,_! (fice4 ,_! doma9 is ?is d>kness 9 :i* !y ex]cise imp]ial sway4 7#c7 ,_! ess5ce4 ,!y are n encumb]$ ) an animal frame1 b are spirits4 7#d7 ,_! "*4 ,!y are evil--_! appetite = evil only exce$s _! capacity = produc+ x 7,eadie74 ,! ,*ur* is engag$ 9 a d\ble conflict--( ! fle% & ( ! _s4 ,we are assail$ ) ! temptations ( ! _w ( s5se1 & ) s$uctions ( error t attack u 9 ! _w ( ! m9d2 & 9 bo? sph]es we h to cont5d ) ! subtle influ5ces set 9 motion by ! rul]s ( ! d>kness ( ?is _w4 ,our foes invade ! high places ( our fai? & hope1 & w\ld rob u ( our heav54 #b4 ,a conflict ) unse5 spiritual enemies l$ by an a/ute & subtle comm&]4--,t ye may be able to )/& aga9/ ! wiles ( ! devil 7v]4 #aa74 ,! ,new ,te/am5t assumes ! p]sonality ( ,satan4 ,?is belief runs c\nt] to mod]n ?\ght1 gov]n$ z x is by ! t5d5cy to dep]sonalise exi/5ce4 ,! conception ( evil spirits giv5 u 9 ! ,bible is treat$ z an obsolete sup]/ition2 & ! "n ( ! evil "o ) multitudes s]ves only to po9t a pr(ane & c>eless je/4 ,to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,satan 0 no figure ( spee*1 b a ?9k+ & active be+1 ( ^: pres5ce & influ5ce ,he saw tok5s ev]y:]e 9 ?is evil _w4 ,satan's empire is rul$ ) a settl$ policy1 & 8 w>f>e c>ri$ on ) a sy/em ( /rategy :i* takes advantage ( e op5+ = attack4 ,! manifold comb9ations ( error1 ! v>i\s arts ( s$uction & temptation1 & t5 ?\s& =ms ( ! deceit ( unrighte\sness con/itute ! wiles ( ! devil4 ,satan is no long] ! ,god ( ?is _w s9ce ,*ri/ianity rose to its asc5dant4 ,! manife/ations ( demonism are1 at lea/ 9 ,*ri/ian l&s1 va/ly less conspicu\s ?an 9 ! fir/ age ( ! ,*ur*4 ,b !y are m bold ?an wise :o d5y _! exi/5ce1 & :o pr(ess to expla9 all occult ph5om5a & phr5etic moral ab]rations by physical causes 7,f9dlay74 ,,iii4 ,is victori\s only z ! w>rior is arm$ ) ! ,div9e panoply4--,put on ! :ole arm\r ( ,god 7v]4 #aa74 ,!y :o put on ,*ri/ are well clo!d2 !y are arm$ f head to foot1 & are pro( aga9/ ! d>ts ( ! devil4 ,! ,*ri/less man is def5celess2 8 own und]/&+ & gifts d n suffici5tly arm him4 ,! soldi] comes into ! field ) no arms b :at 8 g5]al comm&s3 x is n left to e "o's fancy to br+ :at weapons he pleases2 ?is w\ld bre$ confusion4 ,s ! ,*ri/ian soldi] mu/ put on ! arm\r ,god provides1 & be completely clo!d ) x4 ,to leave "o "p ungu>d$ w br+ disa/]4 ,9 "o ( ! fam\s battles betwe5 ! ,engli% & ,fr5*1 t :i* lo/ ,france ! day 0 a %[] ( ,engli% arr[s :i* s gall$ ! horses t !y became unmanageable1 put ! :ole army into disord]1 & trod d[n _! own m54 ,s if !re be ! lea/ loophole 9 our arm\r ! wily adv]s>y w quickly discov] x & %oot ?r\gh 8 fi]y d>ts :i* w effect confusion & defeat4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian life is a conflict betwe5 good & evil4 #b4 ,god is always on ! side ( ! good4 #c4 ,! ,*ri/ian w>rior mu/ fight ) weapons ,div9ely provid$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #aj-ab4 ,a ,call to ,*ri/ian ,=titude4 ,i4 ,"h is an exhortation to ,*ri/ian =titude4--,be /rong 9 ! ,"l1 & 9 ! p[] ( ,8 might4 ,x is n bodily b m5tal /r5g? :i* is "h int5d$4 ,true =titude or c\rage is a temp] ( m9d by :i* we /eadily foll[ ! calls ( duty1 )\t be+ det]r$ by dang] or div]t$ by difficulty4 ,x is a virtue f\nd$ 9 a reg>d to ,god & support$ by fai? 9 ,him4 ,x is cool & delib]ate1 n ra% & impetu\s2 x is k9d & compassionate1 n cruel & rev5geful2 x is /eady & pati5t1 n fickle & incon/ant2 x cont9ues 9 well-do+1 p]suad$ t its lab\r is n 9 va94 ,,ii4 ,a w>n+ aga9/ ! enemies to be oppos$4--,! apo/le m5tions two sorts ( enemies4 #a4 ,! fir/ he calls fle% & blood4--,! motions ( our animal nature4 ,! phrase may fur!r int5d ^? s5sible objects :i* are suit$ to gratify fle%ly desires2 or x may int5d mank9d1 :o are p>tak]s ( fle% & blood4 #b4 ,! o!r k9d ( enemies ) :om we are to cont5d are evil spirits4--,^! spirits are enemies to mank9d4 ,_! numb] is great1 & ! t]ms us$ d5ote a subord9ation among !m4 ,!y are n divid$ aga9/ !mselves1 b act 9 conc]t "u ! direction ( "o lead+ _s1 :o is call$ ! devil & ,satan4 ,!y h great p[] ov] su* z submit to _! dom9ion4 ,_! *ief influ5ce is ov] ! ignorant & sup]/iti\s4 ,!y mo/ successfully c>ry on _! designs 9 ! d>k4 ,:5 ! ,gospel began to %9e1 ,satan began to fall4 ,among ^? :o reject ! ,gospel he recov]s 8 full dom9ion4--,la?rop4 ,v]s4 #aa1 #ab4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,w>f>e4 ,i4 ,consid] ! dang] to :i* we are expos$4--,z 9 o!r cases s x is 9 ?is3 our greate/ dang] lies 9 n feel+ our dang]1 & s n be+ prep>$ to meet x4 #a4 ,view ! enemy we h to cont5d )4--,he is "o :o be>s an invet]ate hatr$ aga9/ u1 & seeks no?+ less ?an our de/ruction or et]nal ov]?r[4 4 4 4 ,he hates u z ,god's creatures1 b especially z ^? :o h be5 rescu$ f 8 p[] & tak5 up arms aga9/ him2 no?+ n[ w satisfy him b our et]nal ru94 4 4 4 ,x is !re=e a /ruggle ( life = life2 if we d n ov]come him1 he w ov]come u4 ,x is 9 va9 to ?9k ( be+ neut]1 or mak+ peace ) him4 #b4 ,he is mighti] ?an we are2 & unless we h help f above1 we are no mat* = him4 4 4 4 ,we "k b little ( ! p[] ( wick$ spirits1 ab/ractly consid]$2 b view$ z ! god ( ?is _w1 ,satan has all its temptations 9 alliance ) him4 #c4 ,he is an artful enemy4 4 4 4 ,we are told ( ! wiles ( ! devil1 hid+ 8 designs1 & fall+ ^u u :5 we lea/ expect x4 ,we are 9 8 net be=e we are aw>e1 & :5 ,provid5ce seems to smile ^u u 7,deut4 viii4 #aa-ad74 4 4 4 ,he /udies our prop5sities1 & suits 8 temptations to !m 7,eph4 iv4 #ad74 #d4 ,he is invisible4 4 4 4 ,if he 7 fle% & blood1 l ourselves1 we might bew>e2 b 8 influ5ce is l ! mighty pe/il5ce1 :i* walks 9 d>kness4 4 4 4 ,:5 lea/ suspect$1 dang] is nigh4 #e4 ,he is ne> u1 z x 71 )9 our gates4 ,! safety ( a nation m5ac$ by an enemy (t5 dep5ds on 8 be+ kept at a di/ance1 by walls or seas1 or =tresses ( def5ce4 ,b "h x is suppos$ t ! enemy has ent]$ into our bord]s1 & t we h no o!r res\rce left b to /ruggle z x 7 = life4 4 4 4 #f4 ,:at is /ill worse1 he has a /rong p>ty )9 u4 #g4 ,on ! issue ( ?is w>f>e dep5d all our hopes4--,if we /& n 9 ?is1 our loss :5 defeat$ c nev] be retriev$4 ,,ii4 ,! arm\r provid$ = u4--#a4 ,9 g5]al1 ?is arm\r is ! grace ( ! ,gospel believ$ & tru/$ 94 ,9 common w>f>e x is usual = ! comm&]s to p]suade _! enemies to ?9k highly ( _! /r5g?2 b 9 ?is x is q ! rev]se4 ,we mu/ g z ,israel 0 always taught to d1 z hav+ no might ( our own1 b d]iv+ all our /r5g? f ! ,"l4 #b4 ,x is describ$ z a :ole or p]fect arm\r4--,suffici5t to def5d u 9 e "p4 4 4 4 ,tru? is ! girdle to /r5g!n u2 righte\sness a brea/plate2 ! gospel ( peace z %oes1 by :i* we %all be able to trample ^u ! lion & ! add]1 ! "y lion & ! dragon2 fai? is a %ield2 salvation1 or ! hope ( et]nal life1 a helmet4 4 4 4 ,all ?is arm\r is to be drawn f ! tru?s ( ! ev]la/+ ,gospel4 #c4 ,! use to be made ( x is1 t we may be able to )/&1 & to face ! enemy4 ,!re is no arm\r = ! back2 he t flee? is :olly def5celess1 & mu/ inevitably fall4 ,,iii4 ,! necessity ( putt+ on ?is arm\r4--,arm\r is ( no avail1 unless x is us$4 ,! application ( ! ,gospel is t :i* proves our security4 ,,iv4 ,! inducem5t to put on ?is arm\r4--,t we may be able to /& aga9/ ! wiles ( ! devil 7v]4 #aa74 ,_m neglect+ ?is arm\r h be5 foil$ 9 ! day ( battle4--,!ological ,sket* ,book4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,! ,wiles ( ! ,devil4 ,i4 ,"s ( ^? artifices by :i* ! devil entices m5 to s94--#a4 ,he (t5 pres5ts to man ! pleas+ advantages ( s91 :ile its judicial consequ5ces are kept 9 ! backgr\nd4 ,s9 is (t5 pres5t$ to man "u ! =m ( virtue or religion4 ,! names ( s9s are *ang$ 9 ord] t _! natures may seem *ang$4 ,s9 is ?us recomm5d$ to ! m t5d] consci5ce4 ,! vil5ess & crim9ality ( s9 are (t5 ext5uat$ to man by plausible excuses4 ,!y ne$ an apology--y\?1 old age1 /rong temptation1 a desire to please1 to prev5t loss ( place1 provision = a family1 etc4 ,! inconsi/5cies ( ! ackn[l$g$ p ( ,god are (t5 plead$ z an apology = s94 ,! falls ( ,god's p h be5 record$ = good2 b ! record has be5 p]v]t$ to evil4 ,a legitimate use ( ! record is to prev5t despair on ! "p ( ,god's p :o h fall54 ,b1 by ,satan1 ! beacon has be5 conv]t$ into a decoy4 #b4 ,! s9n] is (t5 fre$ f 8 difficulties 9 s9n+ by false views ( ,god's "* & ( ! design ( ,*ri/'s "w4--,god is reg>d$ z a ,be+ ( m]e m]cy4 ,*ri/ is ?\ght ( z sav+ f s9's consequ5ces1 r ?an f s9 itself4 ,! individual is (t5 p]suad$ to expose himself to temptation1 "u ! impression t he w resi/ x4 ,,ii4 ,"s ( ! artifices by :i* he entices m5 f ! p]=mance ( positive duty4--#a4 ,_m are re/ra9$ f duties by a consid]ation ( _! h>dness 9 !mselves 7,matt4 x4 #cd-ci74 #b4 ,_m are p]suad$ to let duty alone1 on acc\nt ( ! sacrifices :i* a p]=mance ( x involves4 #c4 ,argum5t aga9/ a full devot$ness to ! s]vice ( ,god may sometimes be drawn f ! fewness & meanness ( ^? :o are engag$ 9 x 7,john vii4 #dh74 #d4 ,an argum5t aga9/ ! necessity ( duty is drawn f ! doctr9es ( grace 7,rom4 vi4 #b1 #c2 ,jas4 ii4 #ag74 #e4 ,! wor? & value ( all p]=mances are tak5 away by ! tru/ 9 !m = righte\sness to :i* ,satan prompts ! he>t4--,/ew>t4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,! ,invisible ,enemies ( ,man4 ,i4 ,spiritual =ces are mu* great]1 mu* m effici5t1 mu* m =midable ?an any m]e mat]ial =ces4--,a /rong w is a m =midable ?+ ?an ! mo/ highly develop$ muscle4 ,an idea :i* appeals to ! intellig5ce & he>t ( ! multitude is likely to d m "w & to wield a great] sway 9 ! end ?an any numb] ( batt]ies & p>ks ( artill]y4 ,x is 9 ! enc\nt]1 n ( brute =ce ) consci5ce & ) ?\ght1 b 9 ! enc\nt] ( ideas ) ideas1 9 ! enc\nt] ( wills ) wills1 t ! de/9y ( ! _w is ultimately decid$4 ,/4 ,paul knew t ! ,*ur* _h to cont5d ) ! ?\ght & ! reason ( paganism mu* m truly ?an ) its proconsuls & its legions2 & z he wrote to ! ,ephesians1 he did n mean m]ely human pr9cipalities & p[]s1 s9ce he contra/s ! be+s ( :om he is speak+ ) m]e fle% & blood4 ,,ii4 ,beh9d all t met ! eye 9 daily life ! apo/le discov]$ ano!r _w t did n meet ! eye4--,he disc]n$ o!r =ms hov]+1 guid+1 m>%all+1 arrang+1 inspir+ t :i* met ! eye4 ,d n let u deceive ourselves1 he cries1 z if we _h only to enc\nt] s _m social or political =ces1 s _m human m9ds & wills1 s _m human errors1 human prejudices1 human traditions1 human passions2 our real enemies are n human1 !y lie 9 ambu% beh9d ! manifold activities ( man2 !y are really sup]s5su\s4 ,two great dep>tm5ts ( moral life among m5 are wat*$ ov]1 ea* "o ( !m beyond ! sph]e ( human life1 by be+s ( great] p[]1 great] intellig5ce1 great] int5sity ( purpose ?an man 9 ! _w ( spirits4 ,^! spiritual be+s1 good & evil1 act ^u humanity z cle>ly1 z c]ta9ly1 & z con/antly z man himself acts ^u ! l[] creatures ar\nd4 ,x is n any m]e disposition1 insep>able f ! conditions ( human ?\ght1 to p]sonify1 to ext]nalise passion1 :i* has peopl$ ! imag9ation ( ,*ri/5dom ) demons4 ,x is )9 ourselves t we meet n[1 z ! fir/ ,*ri/ians met1 ! onset ( ! pr9cipalities & p[]s4 ,x is 9 resi/+ !m1 9 driv+ f u 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/ ! spirits ( untru?fulness1 ( slo?1 ( ang]1 & ( impure desire1 t we really contribute our little %>e to ! issue ( ! great battle t rages /ill4 ,,iii4 ,to love tru? & righte\sness is to hate _! contr>ies4--,hatr$ ( evil is di/9ct f any hatr$ ( ^? :o d evil1 & :o are objects ( s9c]e sorr[1 & h claims on ,*ri/ian *>ity4 ,! easy tol]ance ( moral evil is "o ( ! mo/ al>m+ features ( our day4 ,only :5 ! /ruggle ) evil is a matt] ( p]sonal exp]i5ce d we hate x1 & ent] ev5 remotely into ! apo/le's /]n language ab\t its ag5ts & its *ampions4--,h4 ,p4 ,liddon4 ,! ,enemies ( ,believ]s4 ,i4 ,! enemies ref]r$ to are "h describ$ z num]\s4--#a4 ,!y are "h spok5 ( 9 ! plural numb]1 z !y are also 9 o!r passages3 ,! angels :i* kept n _! fir/ e/ate4 ,! devil & 8 angels4 ,! names "h employ$ are collective1 & imply numb]s4 ,we read ( a s+le p]son be+ possess$ ) _m devils4 #b4 ,h5ce ! :ole _w has be5 fill$ ) _! wor%ip & /udd$ ) _! temples4 #c4 ,h5ce ! /r5g? ( ! temptations ) :i* ea* "o is tri$4 #d4 ,h5ce ! int5sity ( human wick$ness4 #e4 ,h5ce ! ne$ ( wat*fulness4 ,,ii4 ,! enemies "h spok5 ( are repres5t$ z be+ 9 a k9d ( subord9ation ! "o to ! o!r--!re are pr9cipalities4--#a4 ,!re may be rema9s among !m ( t div]sity ( rank :i* orig9ally exi/$4 #b4 ,x may be a submission call$ = by diff]5ce ( intellectual & innate p[]4 #c4 ,x may be made conducive to ! m successful wag+ ( ! w> 9 :i* !y are engag$--giv+ unity ( aim1 ( plan1 ( co-op]ation4 ,!y leave no po9t neglect$2 turn all _! /r5g? to acc\nt4 ,all unity is n ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,! enemies "h describ$ are s+ly & z deta*$ mighty = evil4--,!y are p[]s4 #a4 ,p[] intellectual4 #b4 ,p[] physical4 #c4 ,p[] direct$4 #d4 ,collective p[]4 ,,iv4 ,! apo/le *>act]ises ^! adv]s>ies z ! rul]s ( ! d>kness ( ?is _w4--#a4 ,"h a limitation ( ,satan's dom9ion is express$4--,rul]s ( ! d>kness ( ?is _w--( ! hid+ & bl9d+ errors :i* ab\nd--( ^? deceiv$ & misl$4 #b4 ,x is z ! pr9ce ( d>kness t he cont5ds1 us+ falsehood & ! wick$ z 8 in/rum5ts4 ,v4 ,! enemies are spiritual 9 _! nature4--#a4 ,!y are intellig5t & crafty4 #b4 ,invisible4 #c4 ,active & unwe>i$4 ,,vi4 ,!y are wick$ spirits4--#a4 ,!y are 9 !mselves wick$4 #b4 ,!y w\ld make o!rs wick$4 #c4 ,!y employ ! mo/ wick$ means4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,wat*4 #b4 ,pray4 #c4 ,resi/4 #d4 ,/& fa/4--,/ew>t4 ,evil ,angels4 ,i4 ,! nature & prop]ties ( evil angels4--#a4 ,_! orig9al prop]ties 7 ! same z ^? ( ! holy angels4 #b4 ,we d n "k ei!r ! occasion ( _! apo/asy or :at effect x imm$iately produc$ ^u !m4 #c4 ,f ! "t !y %ook (f _! allegiance to ,god1 !y %ook (f all goodness1 & contract$ ^? temp]s :i* are mo/ hateful to ,him & mo/ opposite to ,8 nature4 #d4 ,9 ! prosecution ( _! inf]nal designs !y are dilig5t 9 ! highe/ degree4 #e4 ,!y d n w&] at l>ge1 b are all unit$ "u "o common head4 ,transcrib]'s ,note3 ,) respect to po9t #e bel[1 ! ,transcrib] ass]ts t man is p]fectly capable ( do+ evil )\t any help4 ,please see ,j]4 xvii4 #i & ,james i4 #ac-ae4 ,,ii4 ,! employm5t ( evil angels4--#a4 ,!y are1 z f> z ,god p]mits1 ! gov]nors ( ! _w4 #b4 ,satan & all 8 angels are cont9ually w>r+ aga9/ u1 & wat*+ ov] e *ild ( man4 #c4 ,by !m ! fooli% he>ts ( ^? :o "k n ,god are d>k5$4 #d4 ,!y h9d] e good ^w & "w4 #e4 ,!re is no evil done1 spoke1 or ?\ght )\t ! assi/ance ( ! devil4 #f4 ,su* is ! malice ( ! wick$ "o t he w torm5t :om he _c de/roy4 ,9 all ^! in/ances we say ! devil1 z if !re 0 only "o1 because ^! spirits1 innum]able z !y are1 all act 9 conc]t1 & because we "k n :e!r "o or m are conc]n$ 9 ?is or t "w ( d>kness4--,wesley4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ac-ag4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,w>rior equipp$4 ,i4 ,he is clo!d f head to foot ) def5sive arm\r4--#a4 ,! girdle ( tru?4 ,/&1 !re=e1 hav+ y\r lo9s girt ab\t ) tru? 7v]4 #ad74 ,! milit>y girdle 0 ! belt or c9cture ) :i* ! w>rior brac$ himself r\nd ! wai/1 to tight5 & keep e "p ( 8 arm\r 9 its true place1 t !re might n be any?+ loose & trail+ ab\t him to encumb] 8 movem5ts4 ,ev]y?+ ab\t him mu/ be t5se & firm1 t he may be prep>$ to receive ! attack ( ! enemy1 h[ev] sudd5ly & p[]fully made1 & to act ) decision & conc5trat$ en]gy4 ,s ! ,*ri/ian w>rior mu/ be /r5g!n$ & su/a9$ ) ! girdle ( tru?4 ,! tru? ( ! ,gospel mu/ be kn[n & consci5ti\sly embrac$1 s t we may detect ! num]\s foes t error is con/antly lett+ loose ^u u1 & be able to attack & conqu] !m4 ,to ca/ away our girdle is to incapacitate ourselves = ! combat1 & to expose ourselves to w\nds & defeat4 ,consci\s integrity inspires ! spiritual w>rior ) confid5ce & brav]y4 ,let ?is be my braz5 wall1 t no man c reproa* me ) a crime1 & t ,i am consci\s ( my own integrity4 ,on ! tru? we take our /&1 & by ! tru? we /&4 ,if we keep ! tru?1 ! tru? w keep u1 & we %all n be toss$ to & fro & c>ri$ ab\t ) e w9d ( doctr9e4 ,! luxury ( agno/icism1 ! languors ( d\bt1 ! vague sympa?ies & hesitant eclecticism 9 :i* delicate & cultur$ m9ds are apt to indulge2 ! l(ty critical attitude z ( "s intellectual god sitt+ above ! /rife ( cre$s1 :i* o!rs f9d cong5ial--^! are conditions ( m9d unfit = ! soldi] ( ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,he mu/ h sure k1 def9ite & decid$ purposes--a s\l girdl$ ) tru?4 #b4 ,! brea/plate ( righte\sness4--,& hav+ on ! brea/plate ( righte\sness 7v]4 #ad74 ,! milit>y brea/plate or cuirass 0 ! *ief piece ( def5sive arm\r4 ,x consi/$ ( two p>ts or w+s2 "o cov]$ ! :ole region ( ! ?orax & protect$ ! vital organs ( ! body1 & ! o!r cov]$ ! back z f> d[n z ! front "p ext5d$4 ,z ! brea/plate gu>d$ ! vital functions conta9$ )9 ! region ( ! ?orax1 s righte\sness--! life ( ,god 9 ! s\l ( man--def5ds ev]y?+ on :i* ! spiritual exi/5ce & triumph ( ! ,*ri/ian w>rior dep5d4 ,righte\sness--consci\s integrity ( "*--is an imp5etrable mail f :i* ! missiles ( ! enemy fall po9tless4 ,rectitude ( life is an invuln]able def5ce aga9/ ! mo/ furi\s attacks ( calumny & oppression3 x is an immovable rock t breaks up ! d>k bill[s ( opposition into cl\ds ( helpless spray4 #c4 ,! greaves1 or feet-gu>ds4--,y\r feet %od ) ! prep>ation ( ! gospel ( peace 7v]4 #ae74 ,! milit>y greaves or braz5 boots cov]$ ! %9 or front ( ! leg4 ,a k9d ( sol5 0 (t5 us$ :i* cov]$ ! sole & lac$ ab\t ! in/ep1 prev5t+ ! foot f be+ w\nd$ by ?orns or rugg$ ways1 & giv+ firmness & security to ! foo?old4 ,?us %od1 ! w>rior w\ld take 8 /& ) safety1 or move ) al]tness ov] all sorts ( gr\nd4 ,be+ %od ) ! prep>ation ( ! gospel ( peace indicates t ! ,*ri/ian soldi] is ev] ready to move ) exp$ition & will+ness 9 publi%+ ! good tid+s ( peace4 ,! ,israelites 7 comm&$ to eat ! passov] ) _! feet %od to %[ t !y 7 ready = _! j\rney4 ,*ri/ comm&$ ,8 mess5g]s to be %od ) s&als1 t !y might be ready to g & proclaim ! ,gospel :]ev] !y 7 s5t4 ,! ,*ri/ian w>rior is on 8 way ?r\gh a /range & ho/ile c\ntry1 & %\ld be e mom5t n only prep>$ to proce$1 b be e mom5t 9 actual progress1 proclaim+ peace on 8 way to ! l& ( et]nal peace4 ,progress 9 tru? is made by be+ firmly e/abli%$ 9 its pr9ciples2 e advanc+ /ep is tak5 ) confid5ce & ) ! air ( "o :o is assur$ ( ! gr\nd on :i* he is tread+4 ,! ,gospel ( peace e/abli%es peace betwe5 ,god & man1 & proclaims goodwill & peace to ! univ]se4 ,! objection t ! apo/le is address+ ! fai?ful at l>ge :o are n all ( !m call$ to prea* ! ,gospel is mi/ak54 ,e believ] %\ld be prep>$ to witness = ,*ri/ s (t5 z opportunity af=ds & ne$s a read9ess !reto4 ,! k ( ,*ri/'s peace qualifies him to convey its message4 ,he br+s x ) him into ! /rife ( ! _w4 ,& x is ! consci\sness t he possesses himself su* peace1 & has x to communicate to o!rs1 :i* enables him to walk firmly & ) sure /ep 9 ! way ( fai? 7,von ,h(man74 ,we pres]ve ! tru? by spread+ x2 & ! be/ def5ce aga9/ ! enemies ( ! tru? is to p]suade !m to accept ! ,gospel ( peace4 ,! ,*ri/ian w>rior is n a fight]1 b a peacemak]4 #d4 ,! %ield ( fai?4--,above all1 tak+ ! %ield ( fai?1 :]e) ye %all be able to qu5* all ! fi]y d>ts ( ! wick$ 7v]4 #af74 ,! %ield signifi$ is n ! small r\nd buckl] or t>ge ( ! light-arm$ man1 b ! oblong1 doorlike %ield1 measur+ f\r feet by two & a half1 & curv$ to ! %ape ( ! body1 t ! ,greek hoplite & ! ,roman legion>y c>ri$4 ,jo9$ toge!r1 ^! l>ge %ields =m$ a wall1 beh9d :i* a body ( troops c\ld hide !mselves f ! ra9 ( ! enemy's missiles4 ,^! milit>y %ields 7 made ( wood1 cov]$ on ! outside ) ?ick lea!r1 :i* n only dead5$ ! %ock ( ! missile1 b protect$ ! frame ( ! %ield f ! fire-tipp$ d>ts us$ 9 ! artill]y ( ! anci5ts4 ,s fai? is ! %ield ( ! ,*ri/ian soldi]1 def5d+ him f ! fi]ce attacks ( ! foe1 f )9 & )\t4 ,by ! fi]y d>ts ( ! wick$ ! apo/le may allude to ! d>ts call$ fal>ica1 :i* 7 head$ ) lead1 9 or ab\t :i* "s combu/ible /uff 0 plac$ t took fire 9 ! passage ( ! arr[ ?r\gh ! air1 & (t5 burnt up ! enemies' %ips & eng9es1 or /uck 9 ! %ields & set !m on fire4 ,! %ield ( fai? _c be pi]c$ or de/roy$ by ! fi]ce/ fires ( hatr$ or malice4 ,! arr[s ( ! wick$1 flam+ ) cruelty1 are caught on ?is %ield1 blunt$1 & ext+ui%$4 #e4 ,! helmet ( salvation4--,& take ! helmet ( salvation 7v]4 #ag74 ,! helmet 0 ! arm\r = ! head1 0 ( v>i\s =ms1 & emboss$ ) a great v>iety ( figures4 ,on ! top ( ! helmet 0 ! cre/ or ridge1 adorn$ ) sev]al emblematic figures1 ei!r = ornam5t or to /rike t]ror4 ,! apo/le may ref] to a helmet :i* _h an emblematic repres5tation ( hope--t ! p]son :o wore x %\ld be safe1 %\ld be prosp]\s 9 all 8 engagem5ts1 & escape unhurt f battle4 ,s ! hope ( conqu]+ e adv]s>y1 & surm\nt+ e difficulty by ! salvation ( ! ,gospel1 is a helmet t protects ! head1 & is ( su* imp5etrable texture z ! bl[ ( ! battle-axe _c cleave4 ,! hope ( cont9ual safety & protection1 built on ! promises ( ! ,gospel1 protects ! und]/&+ f be+ confus$ by ! subtle attacks ( ,satan or ! sophisms ( unbelief4 ,salvation gu>ds ! :ole man1 ! head & he>t1 & is bo? helmet & %ield4 ,,ii4 ,he is arm$ ) an all-pot5t (f5sive weapon4--,& ! sword ( ! ,_s1 :i* is ! ^w ( ,god 7v]4 #ag74 ,! milit>y swords 7 9 v>i\s sizes1 & 9 ! e>lie/ times 7 made ( brass4 ,! swords ( ,hom]'s h]oes 7 all ( ?is metal4 ,great dext]ity 0 acquir$ 9 ! use ( ! sword1 & an exp]t swordsman 0 an antagoni/ greatly dread$4 ,! ,^w ( ,god is ! (f5sive weapon wield$ by ! ,*ri/ian combatant4 ,x is call$ ! sword ( ! ,_s1 because x comes f ! ,holy ,_s1 & receives its fulfilm5t 9 ! s\l ?r\gh ! op]ations ( ! ,_s1 :o alone c tea* its pot5t use4 ,facility 9 quot+ ! ,^w 9 times ( temptation & trial enables ! spiritual w>rior to cut 9 pieces ! sn>es ( ! adv]s>y4 ,! %ield ( fai? & ! sword ( ! ,_s are ! pr9cipal arm\r ( ! s\l4 ,! enemies ( ! cross ( ,*ri/ fall humiliat$ & defeat$ "u ! p[]ful /rokes ( ! ,_s's sword4 ,!re are times :5 ! ,*ri/ian soldi] mu/ n only /& on ! def5sive1 b mu/ lead ! attack ) unfl9*+ brav]y on ! =ces ( evil4 ,he is safe only by slay+ ! enemy4 ,,iii4 ,he is fully prep>$ to resi/ & conqu] 8 t]rible oppon5ts4--,:]e=e take unto y ! :ole arm\r ( ,god1 t ye may be able to )/& 9 ! evil day1 & hav+ done all1 to /& 7v]4 #ac74 ,/& is ! spiritual battle-cry4 ,be+ arm$1 def5d y\r lib]ties1 ma9ta9 y\r rights1 discom=t y\r spiritual foes1 hold y\r gr\nd aga9/ !m1 nev] put (f y\r arm\r1 b be ev] /&+ ready to repel any new attack4 ,! def5ce is necess>y1 = ! evil day is at h&1 is already dawn+4 ,! e>ly ,*ur* _h its evil day ( p]secution & defection1 & ! ,*ur* ( to-day is ?reat5$ by an evil day ( subtle/ error4 ,! unw>y & sup9e w g d[n be=e ! =ces ( evil1 & only ! brave & /eadfa/ w survive4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian arm\r is invuln]able4 #b4 ,! ,*ri/ian w>rior mu/ attack z well z def5d4 #c4 ,! ,*ri/ian w>rior c conqu] only z he uses ! arm\r provid$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ac-ag4 ,! ,*ri/ian's ,arm\r4--,/4 ,paul lay 9 prison at ,rome1 b\nd ) a *a9 to ! ,roman troop] :o wat*$ him day & night4 ,he employ$ 8 prison h\rs 9 writ+4 ,x 0 v natural t 8 language1 l 8 ?\ghts1 %\ld be col\r$ "h & !re by ! objects ar\nd him2 & we f9d t :il/ writ+ ?is circul> epi/le to ! ,ephesians 8 eye _h actually be5 re/+ on ! soldi] to :om he 0 *a9$4 ,9 ! outfit ( ! ,roman legion>y he saw ! symbol ( ! sup]natural dress :i* befits ! ,*ri/ian4 ,! ornam5t$ girdle or balteus1 b\nd ar\nd ! lo9s1 to :i* ! sword 0 commonly atta*$1 seem$ to ! apo/le to recall ! inw>d practical ackn[l$gm5t ( tru?1 :i* is ! fir/ necessity 9 ! ,*ri/ian "*4 ,! metal brea/plate sugge/s ! moral rectitude or righte\sness :i* enables a man to confront ! _w4 ,! /rong milit>y s&als spoke ( ! read9ess to m>* 9 ! cause ( t ,gospel ^: sum & sub/ance 0 n w>1 b spiritual ev5 m ?an social peace4 ,& !n ! l>ge oblong1 oval1 wood5 %ield1 clo!d ) hides1 cov]+ well-nigh ! :ole body ( ! be>]1 rem9d$ him ( ,*ri/ian fai?1 ^u :i* ! temptations ( ! evil "o1 l ! anci5t arr[s1 tipp$ z !y (t5 7 ) inflammable sub/ances1 w\ld light h>mlessly & lose _! deadly po9t2 & !n ! soldi]'s helmet1 po9t+ upw>ds to ! skies1 0 a natural figure ( ,*ri/ian hope direct$ t[>ds a high] & bett] _w2 & !n he sword at 8 side1 by :i* he won safety & victory 9 ! day ( battle1 & :i* y w obs]ve is ! "o aggressive weapon m5tion$ 9 ?is :ole catalogue--:at 0 x b ! emblem ( t ,^w ( ,god :i* w9s su* victories on ! battle-fields ( consci5ce1 because x pi]ces1 ev5 to ! divid+ asund] ( s\l & _s & ( ! jo9ts & m>r[1 & is a disc]n] ( ! ?\ghts & int5ts ( ! he>t1 & is ! p[] ( ,god to salvation to e "o t believe?8 ,?us gird$1 ?us clad1 ?us %od1 ?us gu>d$1 ?us cov]$1 ?us arm$1 ! ,*ri/ian might well meet 8 foes4 ,he 0 inde$ m ?an a mat* = !m1 & might calmly await _! onset4--,h4 ,p4 ,liddon4 ,! ,:ole ,arm\r ( ,god4 ,i4 ,tru?4--,hav+ y\r lo9s girt ab\t ) tru?4 ,by tru? is int5d$ s9c]ity 9 our ,*ri/ian pr(ession1 or a firm belief ( & full cons5t to ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,a rational conviction ( its tru?1 jo9$ ) a s5se ( its importance is our be/ security aga9/ apo/asy 9 ! evil day4 ,,ii4 ,righte\sness4--,& hav+ on ! brea/plate ( righte\sness4 ,a holy & in(f5sive life w prev5t _m injuries4 ,x w comm& ! rev]5ce ( bad & ! compassion ( good m54 ,x w obta9 ! protection ( ,god's provid5ce & ! supports ( ,8 grace4 ,x w pres]ve peace & s]5ity ( consci5ce "u ! reproa*es ( a malignant _w4 ,,iii4 ,peace4--,y\r feet %od ) ! prep>ation ( ! gospel ( peace4 ,?is peaceable disposition is a prep>ation = ! trials ( an evil day1 & an excell5t def5ce aga9/ ! asp]ities ( our ,*ri/ian pa?4 ,?is w g on be=e u to smoo? ! r\gh passages ( life1 or att5d u to gu>d our feet aga9/ ! /icks & traps :i* our enemies ca/ 9 our way4 ,possess$ ( ?is disposition we %all give no (f5ce & provoke no injuries by an insol5t1 ov]be>+ behavi\r4 ,,iv4 ,fai?4--,above all1 tak+ ! %ield ( fai?4 ,fai? is a grace ( univ]sal influ5ce4 ,x is ! basis ( all ,*ri/ian graces4 ,x is ! gr\nd-"w ( all religion 9 ! he>t4 ,fai? is a m effectual def5ce aga9/ ! temptations ( ,satan & ! _w ?an ! %ields ( ! mighty aga9/ ! d>ts & spe>s ( _! enemies4 ,v4 ,hope4--,& take ! helmet ( salvation4 ,! hope ( salvation4 ,god br+s salvation4 ,we appropriate x by hope4 ,we mu/ fight ! good fight ( fai? 9 hope t ! ,capta9 ( salvation w support u 9 ! conflict & lead u to victory4 ,,vi4 ,k4--,! sword ( ! ,_s1 :i* is ! ^w ( ,god4 ,! ,div9e ,^w is call$ ! sword ( ! ,_s because x is r5d]$ effectual by ! ,_s 9 slay+ ! fle%ly lu/s & repell+ ! outw>d temptations :i* w> aga9/ ! s\l4 ,reflections4--#a4 ,we see ( :at importance x is t we h ! p[] ( religion 9 our he>ts4 #b4 ,x conc]ns u to live mu* 9 ! ex]cise ( fai?4 #c4 ,let u ex]cise our c\rage accord+ to ! v>i\s exig5cies ( ! ,*ri/ian life4--,la?rop4 ,! ,duty ( ,believ]s 9 ! ,evil ,day4 ,i4 ,! "t to :i* ! exhortation ref]s--! evil day4--#a4 ,by ! evil day we are cle>ly to und]/& ! season ( temptation4 ,:5 we wre/le4 #b4 ,! evil day may be und]/ood ( life itself4--,few & evil h be5 ! days ( my pilgrimage4 ,man is tempt$ till 8 dea?4 #c4 ,! evil day may ref] to seasons dur+ :i* temptation is peculi>ly /rong4--,) our fir/ p>5ts :il/ !y li/5$ to ,satan4 ,) ,*ri/ 9 ! wild]ness--ne> dea? 7,john xiv4 #cj74 #d4 ,( su* seasons we h _m examples 9 ,scripture4--,! lives ( ,noah1 ,abraham1 ,moses1 ,job1 ,lot1 ,samson1 ,david1 ,asa1 ,hezekiah1 ,pet]1 ,demas4 #e4 ,su* seasons ea* believ] c m>k 9 8 hi/ory4--,!y are g5]ally turn+ po9ts4 ,!y are att5d$ by e v>iety ( outw>d circum/ances1 prosp]ity1 adv]sity1 society1 solitude1 heal?1 sickness4 #f4 ,) ! wick$ su* days are evil4--,days ( suff]+1 ( dang]1 ( backslid+1 ( apo/asy1 ( di%on\r to ,*ri/1 & triumph to ! _w & to all ! enemies ( ,*ri/4 #g4 ,?is season ( temptation is %ort4--,a day4 ,we %\ld n gr[ we>y4 #h4 ,?\gh x be %ort x is important4--,! day ( battle is g5]ally mo/ important 9 its results4 ,s 9 spiritual w>f>e4 ,! temptation 9 ,ed51 etc4 ,,ii4 ,! duty :i* falls to be p]=m$ 9 ! evil day4--#a4 ,to )/&4 7#a7 ,?is has ref]5ce to ,satan z an assailant4 7#b7 ,x b9ds u to resi/ance1 i4e41 to p]=m ! duty f :i* ,satan dissuades1 to refuse ! s9 :i* he recomm5ds1 to hold fa/ t :i* we h1 & to reject t :i* he (f]s 9 ex*ange 7,rev4 iii4 #b74 #b4 ,to proce$ f ! def5sive to ! (f5sive4--,hav+ done all1 or conqu]$ all4 7#a7 ,! believ]1 z ! good soldi] ( ,*ri/1 is1 l 8 ,ma/]1 to be an assailant4 7#b7 ,by attack+1 ,satan discov]s himself2 & ! believ]1 hav+ resi/$1 may ga9 an advantage4 ,:5 8 /ronghold 9 ! he>t is f\nd out1 x may be pull$ d[n4 ,is x pride8 7#b ,cor4 x4 #d1 #e74 7#c7 ,satan c be cont5d$ aga9/ only by c>ry+ on an (f5sive w>f>e--9 ! he>t1 9 ! _w4 ,! ,romans c\ld be conqu]$ only 9 ,italy4 #c4 ,t hav+ resi/$ & conqu]$1 we /ill /&4--7#a7 ,?\gh repuls$1 ,satan is n sla91 8 res\rces are n exhau/$1 8 wra? cont9ues4 7#b7 ,we mu/ !re=e /& aft] victory4 ,our arm\r mu/ be kept on4 ,we mu/ be vigilant4 ,we mu/ be 9 an attitude = ! fight4 ,,iii4 ,! prep>ation necess>y to ! p]=mance ( ! peculi> duties ( ! evil day4--#a4 ,! evil day is a day ( w>1 & h5ce its duties & ! k9d ( prep>ation call$ =4 #b4 ,!re are ?ree ?+s to be notic$ 9 ! acc\nt ( ! believ]'s prep>ation4--7#a7 ,he mu/ be arm$--,div9e grace4 ,an un>m$ soldi] a contradiction2 he is useless = duty1 expos$ to dea?4 7#b7 ,he mu/ be completely arm$4 ,= def5ce & = (f5ce4 7#c7 ,8 arm\r mu/ be t ( ,god4 ,human virtues w n d4 ,human en]gies w n d4--,/ew>t4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,! ,girdle ( ,tru?4 ,i4 ,hone/y & tru?fulness ( "*4--,love ( tru? z be+ f ,god1 hatr$ ( lies z be+ f ! devil--?is is a prim>y condition ( be+ /rong 9 ! ,"l4 ,no?+ c be m injuri\s to ! "* ( ! ,*ri/ian religion ?an ! suspicion t x %uns exam9ation1 t its claims are 9 antagonism ) demon/rat$ tru?4 ,!re is a k9d ( false lib]alism conc]n+ religi\s tru?4 ,x is easy = a man to fancy 8 lo9s are girt ab\t ) tru? :5 ! fact is !y are girt ab\t ) indiff]5ce2 & a p]son s arm$ may assume an attitude ( imp>tiality ) reg>d to religi\s que/ions because he c>es no?+ conc]n+ ! issue2 & sometimes x seems to be assum$ t a writ] possesses a virtue1 comp5sat+ = all vices1 if he is app>5tly free f all bias ei!r = or aga9/ reveal$ tru?4 ,! true pa? is tak5 by him :o1 /rong 9 8 own fai? & love1 fe>s no hone/ inve/igation1 & %r9ks f adopt+ 9 matt]s ( religion any tone ( ?\ght or l9e ( argum5t :i* he _c ju/ify ^u ! broade/ gr\nds ( calm judgm5t & sob] reason4 ,,ii4 ,b ! words ( ! apo/le ref] n only to tru?fulness1 b to tru? itself1 to t :i* we "k to be true4--,x w\ld be unwor?y ( an apo/le if he %\ld include "u ! title ( tru?1 necess>y = ! protection ( a ,*ri/ian *ampion1 all human k :i* is rightly s call$4 ,d n consid] t ! progress y make 9 human k lies beside y\r pa? z ,*ri/ians4 ,z memb]s ( ,*ri/1 z ,8 soldi]s & s]vants1 take a nobl] view ( y\r "w ?an t4 ,*ri/ has tak5 ! elem5ts ( ?is _w & sanctifi$ !m = ,himself2 !re is no?+ really secul> b :at is evil1 & all t is n evil ought to be us$ on ! side ( tru?4 ,,iii4 ,! apo/le has 9 m9d t def9ite =m ( reveal$ tru? :i* 9 ,scripture is describ$ z emphatically ! tru?4--,! great doctr9e ( godl9ess1 ! inc>nation ( ! et]nal ,son1 & all ^? tru?s :i* fl[ f ?is "o my/]i\s spr+4 ,:ile !re is no antagonism betwe5 ,scriptural & human k1 !re is a wide diff]5ce betwe5 ! s\rces f :i* !y are d]iv$ ! evid5ces by :i* !y are e/abli%$1 & ! conditions ( _! be+ rightly appreh5d$4 ,:]eas o!r k is ! sl[ accumulation ( ! exp]i5ce ( ages1 & ! result ( ! guesses & lab\rs ( gift$ m51 & is consequ5tly an ev]-gr[+ & *ang+ body ( tru?1 ,*ri/ian tru? admits ( no *ange & no gr[?4 ,x admits ( application to new circum/ances2 x admits too ( gr[?1 betwe5 ! limits ( a mu/>d se$ & a full-gr[n tree1 9 its subjective appreh5sion by ea* believ+ he>t2 b objectively x kn[s nei!r dim9ution nor expansion1 x is ev] "o & indivisible1 because x resolves itself ultimately into ! "o great my/]i\s fact1 ! manife/ation ( ,god 9 human fle%4 ,no am\nt ( argum5t w\ld ev] turn religi\s belief into religi\s life1 if ! articles ( ! cre$ did n atte/ _! ,div9ity by fill+ up ! void ( ! human he>t & by _! con/ra9+ influ5ce on human conduct2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 no religion c\ld ma9ta9 its gr\nd & comm& ! ass5t ( ?9k+ m51 unless its hi/orical claims & its objective tru? w\ld /& ! te/ ( ! sev]e/ scrut9y4 ,! tru? ( ,*ri/ re/s ^u bo? gr\nds2 & because ?is is s we are b\nd to gird x ab\t our lo9s z our only sure support 9 our conflict ) ! spiritual wick$ness ( ?is _w1 our support 9 ! h\r ( dea?1 our support 9 ! day ( judgm5t4--,h>vey ,goodw94 ,tru? ! ,girdle ( ! ,*ri/ian4 ,i4 ,! p>ticul> grace :i* is "h m5tion$--tru?4--#a4 ,by ?is exhortation we might und]/& t we mu/ 9 all ?+s act accord+ to tru? or :at is tru?4 ,?is implies ! k ( tru?1 ! yield+ up ( ourselves to tru?1 s z to embody x4 #b4 ,by ! tru? we may und]/& s9c]ity4--,be+ 9 appe>ance :at we are 9 reality1 seem+ to foll[ :at we d foll[1 express+ ! real ?\ghts & feel+s ( ! he>t4 ,?is s9c]ity is display$ t[>ds ,god1 t[>ds our fell[-m51 & t[>ds ourselves4 ,,ii4 ,! uses or purposes ( tru? 9 ! ,*ri/ian life3 x is a girdle4--,by comp>+ tru? to a girdle ! apo/le sugge/s ! purposes :i* x s]ves3 #a4 ,! anci5t girdle 0 meant to give firmness & /r5g?4 #b4 ,to fit = activity1 by b9d+ up ! loose1 fl[+ g>m5ts4 #c4 ,to ! girdle arms 7 atta*$4--,/ew>t4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,! ,gospel ( ,peace4 ,i4 ,! nature ( ?is peace4--#a4 ,x is peace ) ,god4--,a mutual reconciliation foll[+ a mutual e/rangem5t4 #b4 ,x is a peace ) ourselves4--,?is includes bo? ! sil5c+ ( ! accusations ( consci5ce & ! re/oration ( ! int]nal h>mony ( our nature4 #c4 ,x is peace ) our fell[-m54--,betwe5 nations & classes1 & families & individuals4 #d4 ,x is peace ) our fell[-,*ri/ians4 ,,ii4 ,! relation ( ! ,gospel to ?is peace4--#a4 ,9 ! ,gospel x is proclaim$4 #b4 ,9 ! ,gospel its gr\nds are unfold$4 #c4 ,by ! belief ( ! ,gospel x is convey$4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,! ,bible ! ,sword ( ! ,_s4 ,i4 ,! ,bible is a sword4--#a4 ,l a sword1 x is ( no use till x is un%ea!d4 ,! ,bible mu/ n lie idle 9 ! libr>y or 9 ! intellect4 ,mu/ be us$4 #b4 ,l a sword1 :5 x is un%ea!d x cuts deeply4--,makes deep ga%es 9 ! he>t & consci5ce4 #c4 ,l a sword1 x is a weapon ( def5ce z well z ( (f5ce4--,x is writt54 ,,ii4 ,! ,bible is ! sword ( ! ,_s4--#a4 ,because ,he inspir$ x4 ,^? :om we call ! sacr$ writ]s 7 its p5m52 ,he alone 0 its ,au?or4 #b4 ,because ,he int]prets x4--,its ,au?or is also its int]pret]4 ,:]ev] x is c>ri$ ,he is1 & 9 answ] to ! pray] ( fai? ,he exp\nds its true mean+ z f> z sav+ tru? is conc]n$4 #c4 ,because ,he wields x z ! in/rum5t ( ,8 victories4--,ref] to "s ( ! rem>kable revivals1 to individual conv]sions4 ,,iii4 ,our duty ) reg>d to ! ,bible z ! sword ( ! ,_s4--#a4 ,take x & /udy x4 ,sword ex]cise4 #b4 ,take x & b9d x to y\r he>t4--,delight 9 x4 #c4 ,take x & employ x vigor\sly till y\r life's end4--,8 sword 0 9 ,8 h&4 ,!re is none l x4--,ibid4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ah-bj4 ,! ,programme ( ,pray]4 ,i4 ,pray] %\ld be con/ant & v>i$ 9 its me?ods4--,pray+ always ) all pray] & supplication 7v]4 #ah74 ,! ,*ri/ian w>rior is arm$ f head to foot ) ! girdle1 ! brea/plate1 ! greaves1 ! %ield1 ! helmet1 & ! sword2 no weapon ( def5ce or (f5ce is want+2 x w\ld seem z if no?+ 0 ne$$ to complete ! equipm5t4 ,! "o ess5tial n[ is ! _s & c\rage to fight1 to use ! spiritual weapons ) dext]ity & effect2 & ! p[] to d ?is is secur$ by pray]4 ,pray] %\ld be con/ant2 ! s\l %\ld be ev] 9 a pray+ mood2 & supplication1 e>ne/ entreaty1 %\ld be us$ 9 ! special em]g5cies t occur 9 ! battle ( life4 ,pray+ always ) all pray]3 all k9ds & me?ods ( pray] %\ld be employ$--pray] 9 public aid$ by ! sympa?y & inspiration ( numb]s1 9 private :5 alone ) ,god1 9 ! family1 9 ! :irl ( bus9ess1 9 ! /ress ( battle1 9 ! int]vals ( recreation1 9 ! he>t )\t a voice & ) ! voice f ! he>t4 ,! e>ne/ & ne$y s\l w f9d its own way ( keep+ up a pray]ful int]c\rse ) ,god4 ,"s !re are1 said ,wesley1 :o use only m5tal pray] or ejaculations1 & ?9k !y are 9 a /ate ( grace & use a way ( wor%ip f> sup]ior to any o!r2 b su* only fancy !mselves to be above :at is really above !m1 x requir+ f> m grace to be enabl$ to p\r out a f]v5t & cont9u$ pray] ?an to (f] up m5tal aspirations4 ,w>rior1 t f battle won1 ,brea!/ n[ at set ( sun2 ,woman1 o'er ! l[ly sla91 ,weep+ on 8 burial pla96 ,ye t triumph1 ye t sigh1 ,k9dr$ by "o holy tie3 ,heav5's fir/ /> alike ye see-- ,lift ! he>t & b5d ! knee4--,hemans4 ,,ii4 ,pray] is prompt$ & su/a9$ by ! ,div9e ,_s4--,pray+ 4 4 4 9 ! ,_s 7v]4 #ah74 ,! ,_s is ! au?or & elem5t ( ! believ]'s life 9 ,*ri/4 ,x is ,he :o gives ! grace & p[] to pray2 ,he helps our infirmities1 & int]c$es = u & 9 u4 ,pray] is "o ( ! highe/ ex]cises ( ! s\l1 & a*ieves its l(tie/ triumphs "u ! inspiration & help ( ! ,_s4 ,he sugge/s topics = pray]1 prop] times & seasons1 imp>ts urg5cy & p]sev]ance 9 supplication1 & ,he alone makes pray] effectual4 ,,iii4 ,pray] %\ld be accompani$ ) p]sev]+ vigilance4--,wat*+ keep+ awake !reunto ) all p]sev]ance & supplication 7v]4 #ah74 ,we mu/ n only wat* & pray1 b wat* :ile we pray4 ,wat* aga9/ w&]+ ?\ghts1 aga9/ mean+less & ins9c]e petitions1 aga9/ ! s$uctive sugge/ions ( ! tempt]1 & aga9/ ! t5d5cy to tru/ 9 our pray]s or 9 our e>ne/ness r ?an 9 ,god1 ^: help we supplicate4 ,) all p]sev]ance means a su/a9$1 unsleep+1 & unre/+ vigilance4 ,! ^w implies /ret*+ out ! neck & look+ ab\t 9 ord] to disc]n an enemy at a di/ance4 ,)\t wat*fulness pray] & all ! spiritual arm\r w be unavail+4 ,! be/-appo9t$ army1 ov]-confid5t 9 its /r5g?1 has suff]$ +lori\s defeat by neglect+ to wat*4 ,! wakeful & e>ne/ suppliant mu/ p]si/ 9 pray]1 undaunt$ by opposition & unwe>i$ by delay4 ,,iv4 ,pray] %\ld be (f]$ on behalf ( ! ,*ur* 9 g5]al4--,= all sa9ts 7v]4 #ah74 ,pray] t 9 its nature is g5]\s & compreh5sive is apt to become selfi% & n>r[$ d[n into despicable limits4 ,! man prays be/ = himself :o prays mo/ e>ne/ly = o!rs4 ,pray] = ourselves mu/ broad5 out into a ca?olic int]cession = all ! s]vants ( our ,ma/]1 = all ! *ildr5 ( ! h\sehold ( fai?4 ,by ! b&s ( pray] we are knit toge!r--a va/ multitude ( sa9ts ?r\gh\t ! e>?1 unkn[n by face or "n to our fell[s1 b "o 9 ! love ( ,*ri/ & 9 our heav5ly call+ & all engag$ 9 ! same p]il\s conflict4 ,all ! sa9ts 7 int]e/$ 9 ! fai? ( ! ,asian believ]s2 !y 7 call$ ) 'all ! sa9ts' to %>e 9 ! compreh5sion ( ! imm5se designs ( ,god's k+dom4 ,! dang]s & temptations ( ! ,*ur* are equally f>-rea*+2 !y h a common orig9 & "* 9 all ,*ri/ian communities4 ,let our pray]s at lea/ be ca?olic4 ,at ! ?rone ( grace1 let u =get our sect>ian divisions4 ,hav+ access 9 "o ,_s to ! ,fa!r1 let u realise 9 ,8 pres5ce our communion ) all ,8 *ildr5 7,f9dlay74 ,! sa9ts 9 pray] appe> z "o1 ,9 ^w & de$ & m9d2 ,:ile ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son ,sweet fell[%ip !y f9d4 ,nor pray] on e>? is made alone-- ,! ,holy ,_s pleads2 ,& ,jesus on ! et]nal ?rone ,= s9n]s int]c$es4--,j4 ,montgom]y4 ,v4 ,pray] %\ld be def9ite & special 9 its petitions4--#a4 ,= ! prea*] ( ! ,gospel 9 unfav\rable circum/ances4 ,& = me 4 4 4 an ambassador 9 bonds 7v]s4 #ai1 #bj74 ,an ambassador1 be+ ! repres5tative ( 8 k+1 8 p]son 0 9 all civilis$ c\ntries held sacr$1 & x 0 reg>d$ z ! greate/ indignity & brea* ( fai? to imprison or injure him4 ,contr>y to ! rights ( nations1 ?is ambassador ( ! ,k+ ( heav5 0 put 9 *a9s4 ,ev5 ,paul1 ) all 8 magnific5t end[m5ts1 felt ! ne$ = ! pray]s ( ,god's p & crav$ = !m4 ,! =tunes ( ! ,gospel 7 b\nd up ) 8 life1 & he 0 n[ suff]+ = 8 c\rage\s def5ce ( ! tru?4 ,x 0 ( imm5se importance to ! e>ly ,*ur* t he %\ld be true & fai?ful 9 ?is crisis1 & he asks = ! pray]s ( ,god's p t he may be su/a9$ & ! ,gospel victori\s4 ,"h 0 a def9ite & special !me = pray]4 ,occasions ( great p]il evoke ! _s ( e>ne/ supplication4 ,x is an aid to devotion to h "s "o specially pray =4 #b4 ,= c\rage & facility 9 unfold+ ! my/]y ( ! ,gospel he feels con/ra9$ to decl>e4--,t utt]ance may be giv5 unto me1 t ,i may 4 4 4 make kn[n ! my/]y ( ! gospel1 4 4 4 t !re9 ,i may speak boldly1 z ,i ought to speak z ,i mu/ ne$s speak 7v]s4 #ai1 #bj74 ,! apo/olic prison] 0 m conc]n$ ab\t 8 message ?an 8 own fate4 ,he hail$ ! occasion ( ,8 def5ce be=e ! civil au?orities z an opportunity = unfold+ & en=c+ ! ,gospel1 = prea*+ :i* he 0 n[ 9 *a9s4 ,he feels ! gravity ( ! crisis1 & he is n]v\sly anxi\s to d ju/ice to 8 gr& !me4 ,cle> z 0 8 insight & firm z 0 8 grasp ( ! lead+ tru?s ( ! ,gospel1 he invokes ! pray]s ( ! ,ephesian sa9ts t ,god may give him lib]ty & p[] 9 _! exposition1 & t he may w9 conv]ts to ! tru? f ! mid/ ( 8 enemies4 ,! pulpit w become a great] p[] if ! p ( ,god pray f]v5tly & unit$ly = ! ambassadors ( ,*ri/4 ,pray] is m pot5t 9 w9n+ s\ls ?an ! logic & eloqu5ce ( ! prea*]4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! topics = pray] are abundant & ev] pres5t4 #b4 ,pray] n]ves ! s\l ) ,div9e p[]4 #c4 ,e>ne/ & believ+ pray] w prevail4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ah-bj4 ,pray+ ) all ,pray]4 ,i4 ,! apo/le supposes our obligation to pray] to be s pla9 t e rational m9d w see x1 & s important t e pi\s he>t w feel x4--,our obligation to pray] naturally results f our weakness & dep5d5ce & ,god's all-suffici5cy & goodness4 ,desires direct$ to ,him are pray]s4 ,to clo! our desires 9 language is n ess5tial4 ,god he>s ! desire ( ! humble4 ,!re is ! same reason = daily pray] z = daily lab\r4 ,pray] is a means ( enliv5+ our pi\s s5tim5ts & excit+ u to ! practice ( duty & ?us prep>+ u = ,div9e fav\rs4 ,,ii4 ,pray] is ( sev]al k9ds4--,social & secret1 public & dome/ic1 /at$ & occasional2 & consi/s ( sev]al p>ts--confession1 supplication1 int]cession1 & ?anksgiv+4 ,! apo/le po9ts out no "p or k9d ( pray] 9 di/9ction f all o!rs1 b exhorts 9 g5]al to pray ) all pray]4 ,,iii4 ,! mann] 9 :i* our pray]s %\ld be (f]$4--,! _s & temp] ( ! he>t 9 our pray]s is ! ma9 ?+ necess>y to qualify !m = ,god's acceptance4 ,! fir/ ?+ necess>y 9 pray] is fai?4 ,our desires mu/ be good & reasonable4 ,att5tion ( m9d1 collection ( ?\ght1 & w>m? ( affection are qualifications requir$ 9 pray]4 ,our pray]s mu/ be accompani$ ) ju/ice to m54 ,*>ity is an ess5tial qualification 9 pray]4 ,our pray]s mu/ be jo9$ ) a s5se ( & sorr[ = s91 & submission to ! ,div9e w4 ,we are to cont9ue 9 pray]1 & wat* !reunto ) all p]sev]ance4 ,,iv4 ,! apo/le "h tea*es ! duty ( int]cession = o!rs4--,if ,god is good to o!rs z well z to u1 !re is ! same gr\nd on :i* to (f] our social int]cessions z our p]sonal petitions4 ,we are comm&$ to pray = all m51 & especially = all sa9ts2 ?is is to pray = ! g5]al virtue & happ9ess ( ! human race 9 ?is & all succe$+ ages4 ,*ri/ians ought to pray = _! m9i/]4 ,!re 0 some?+ special 9 ,paul's case--he 0 an ambassador 9 bonds4 ,v4 ,! apo/le po9ts out ! mann] 9 :i* he aim$ & all m9i/]s ought to prea* ! ,gospel4--,! apo/le desir$ to make kn[n ! my/]y ( ! ,gospel1 & to speak boldly4 ,9 a m9/] boldness is necess>y2 n t impud5t boldness :i* assumes an unm]it$ sup]iority1 b t pi\s =titude t d>es to utt] ! important ?+s ( religion )\t res]ve & )\t fe> ( p]sonal inconv5i5ce4 ,he mu/ p]sev]e 9 ! fai?ful execution ( 8 (fice1 :atev] disc\ragem5ts may arise f ! opposition ( ! _w1 ! fr[ns ( ! great1 ! contempt ( ! pr\d1 ! want ( concurr5ce1 or ! smallness ( 8 success4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,pray+ 9 ! ,_s4 ,i4 ,! "t4--,always4 #a4 ,! frequ5t practice ( pray]4 #b4 ,! con/ant cultivation ( ! _s ( pray]4 ,,ii4 ,! mann]4--,) all pray] & supplication4 #a4 ,! pray] ( ! closet4 ,secret4 #b4 ,! pray] ( ! family4 ,dome/ic4 #c4 ,! pray] ( ! social circle4 ,unit$4 #d4 ,! pray] ( ! sanctu>y4 ,public4 ,,iii4 ,! mann]4--,) all pray] & supplication4 #a4 ,!re are ?anksgiv+s to be r5d]$4 #b4 ,!re are confessions to be made4 #c4 ,!re are petitions to be (f]$4 #d4 ,!re are int]cessions to be pres5t$4 ,,iv4 ,spirituality4--,9 ! ,_s4 #a4 ,) our own he>t4 ,n =mal or me*anical4 #b4 ,9 dep5d5ce on ! aid ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,v4 ,! cont9uance4--,) all p]sev]ance4 #a4 ,9 ! g5]al habit4 ,pray] nev] to be giv5 up4 #b4 ,9 special objects4 ,no fa9t+ 9 pray]4 ,,vi4 ,! int]cession4--,& supplication = all sa9ts4 #a4 ,= ! :ole ,*ur*4 #b4 ,= any "p ( ! ,*ur* t is 9 dang] ( di/ress4 #c4 ,= our own section ( ! ,*ur*4 #d4 ,= our ,*ri/ian fri5ds4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,! ,duty ( ,pray]4--,pray] is ! communion ( ! s\l ) ,god1 & ! ca/+ ( itself ^u ,him = help & guidance4 ,i4 ,god has implant$ pray] z an in/9ct 9 ! he>ts ( m54--,9 times ( dang] ! s\l in/9ctively cries out = ,god or "s unse5 p[] to int]pose & save4 ,,ii4 ,god desires t m5 %\ld pray regul>ly & con/antly4--,bless+s are promis$ 9 answ] to pray] :i* ! s\l c obta9 9 no o!r way4 ,,iii4 ,god comm&s m5 to pray4--,to ab\nd 9 pray] & to pray )\t we>9ess & fa9t+4 ,,iv4 ,god tea*es h[ to pray & :at to pray =4--,! ,_s helps our infirmities4 ,v4 ,!re is no religi\s life ap>t f pray]4--,! ,bible sa9ts 7 m5 ( pray]4 ,at ! v beg9n+ ( human hi/ory m5 began to call ^u ,god4 ,& 9 ! visions ( heav5 :i* ,/4 ,john has record$1 :5 ! ,lamb _h tak5 ! book to op5 its seals1 ! tw5ty-f\r eld]s fell d[n be=e ,him1 hav+ e "o ( !m h>ps & gold5 phials full ( od\rs1 :i* are ! pray]s ( ! sa9ts1 & !y sang a new song 7,rev4 v4 #h1 #i74 ,pray] leads to praise4 ,,vi4 ,h[ c we make ! duty a privilege & ! privilege a pleasure8--,if ,*ri/ 0 com=t$ & /r5g!n$ by pray]1 c we z ,*ri/ians live )\t x8 ,is n a pray]less ,*ri/ian 9 dang] ( be+ no ,*ri/ian at all8--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,v]s4 #ai1 #bj4 ,a ,picture ( ,moral ,brav]y4 ,i4 ,an ambassador *>g$ ) a message ( _w-wide significance & importance4--,to make kn[n ! my/]y ( ! gospel 7v]4 #ai74 ,,ii4 ,an ambassador1 contr>y to ! law ( nations1 imprison$ because ( 8 message4--,= :i* ,i am an ambassador 9 bonds 7v]4 #bj74 ,,iii4 ,an ambassador irresi/ibly con/ra9$ to decl>e ! message = :i* he suff]s4--,t !re9 ,i may speak boldly z ,i ought to speak 7v]4 #bj74 ,,iv4 ,an ambassador implor+1 n ! sanction ( civil au?orities1 b ! pray]s ( ,god's p t he may be embold5$ to dis*>ge 8 high commission4--,& = me1 t utt]ance may be giv5 unto me1 t ,i may op5 my m\? boldly 7v]4 #ai74 ,v]4 #ai4 ,! ,gospel a ,my/]y4 ,i4 ,because x is kn[n only by ,div9e revelation4--,su* a secret x is t ! wit ( man c\ld nev] h f\nd out4 ,z none b ,god c\ld lay ! plot1 s none b ,himself c\ld make x kn[n4 ,,ii4 ,because :5 reveal$ its tru?s exce$ ! grasp ( human und]/&+4--,!y are to ! eye ( our reason z ! sun to ! eye ( our body1 t dazzles & ov]p[]s4 ,!y disda9 to be discuss$ & tri$ by human reason t !re are ?ree subsi/5ces 9 ! ,godhead & b "o ,div9e ess5ce4 ,we believe1 because !y are reveal$4 ,god & man unit$ 9 ,*ri/'s p]son is und5iably demon/rable f ! ,gospel1 b ! cordage ( our und]/&+ is too %ort to fa?om ?is great deep4 ,w\ld'/ ?\ see a reason1 said ,augu/9e1 = all t ,god says8 ,look into ?9e own und]/&+1 & ?\ wilt f9d a reason :y ?\ see/ n a reason4 ,,iii4 ,! ,gospel is a my/]y 9 reg>d ( ! k9d ( k ! sa9ts !mselves h ( x4--#a4 ,_! k is b 9 "p1 & imp]fect4 ,! mo/ ( :at !y "k is ! lea/ ( :at !y d n "k4 ,! ,gospel is a ri* piece ( arras roll$ up3 ?is ,god has be5 unfold+ ev] s9ce ! fir/ promise 0 made to ,adam1 op5+ x e age wid] ?an ! o!r4 #b4 ,x is my/]i\s & d>k4 ,gospel tru?s are n kn[n 9 _! native beauty & glory1 b 9 %ad[s4 ,our appreh5sion ( ?+s are ma9ly comp>$ ) ^? "u ! law1 b *ildi% comp>$ ) ! k ( glorifi$ sa9ts4 ,transcrib]'s ,note3 ,9 ?is next p>agraph1 ! ^w faggot is us$ 9 its orig9al lit]al mean+1 a bundle ( /icks us$ to k9dle a fire1 or metaphorically1 execution by burn+ at ! /ake4 ,,iv4 ,! ,gospel is a my/]y 9 reg>d to ! r>e & /range effects x has ^u ! godly4--,x enables !m to believe /range my/]ies--to believe t :i* !y und]/& n1 & hope = t :i* !y d n see4 ,x enables !m to d z /range ?+s z !y believe--to live by ano!r's _s1 to act f ano!r's /r5g?1 to live by ano!r's w1 & aim at ano!r's glory4 ,x makes !m s meek & g5tle t a *ild may lead !m to any?+ good1 yet s /\t t fire & faggot %all n fright !m into s94 ,!y are taught t all ?+s are !irs1 yet !y d>e n take a p5ny1 a p91 f ! wick$ by =ce & rap9e4 ,!y c pray = life1 & at ! same "t desire to die4--,gurnall4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,boldness a ,duty 9 a ,m9i/]4 ,i4 ,! nature ( ! boldness desir$4--#a4 ,to speak all he has 9 comm& f ,god to deliv]4 #b4 ,to speak ) lib]ty & fre$om ( _s1 )\t fe> or bondage to any4 ,speak+ op5ly & pla9ly4 ,,ii4 ,boldness to be %[n 9 prea*+ ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,9 ass]t+ ! tru? ( ! ,gospel4 #b4 ,9 reprov+ s9 & d5\nc+ judgm5t aga9/ imp5it5t s9n]s4 ,,iii4 ,! k9d ( boldness a m9i/] %\ld cultivate4--#a4 ,a conv9c+ boldness4 #b4 ,a meek boldness4 #c4 ,a zeal\s boldness4 ,,iv4 ,! means ( procur+ m9i/]ial boldness4--#a4 ,a holy fe> ( ,god4 #b4 ,ca/le ?yself )9 ! p[] & promise ( ,god = assi/ance & protection4 #c4 ,keep a cle> consci5ce4 #d4 ,consid] t :i* ?\ mo/ fe>e/ is be/ prev5t$ by fre$om & boldness 9 ?y m9i/ry4 #e4 ,consid] h[ bold ,*ri/ 0 9 ,8 m9i/ry4 ,:at great] inc5tive to val\r c ! soldi] h ?an to see 8 g5]al /& ) undaunt$ c\rage :]e ! bullets fly ?icke/6 ,su* valiant capta9s d n bre$ :ite-liv]$ soldi]s4 ,x is impossible we %\ld be da/>dly1 if in/ruct$ by ,him & actuat$ by 8 ,_s4--,ibid4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,! ,gospel ,ambassador4 ,i4 ,! dignity ( 8 (fice4--,se53 #a4 ,9 ! maje/y ( ! ,pr9ce f :om he comes4 #b4 ,9 ! greatness ( ! ,p]son ^: place he supplies4 #c4 ,9 ! excell5cy ( ! message he br+s4 ,,ii4 ,h[ ! duty ( 8 (fice %\ld be dis*>g$4--#a4 ,/a9 n ! dignity ( ?y (fice by any base1 unwor?y practices4 #b4 ,keep close to ?y in/ructions4 #c4 ,?9k x n en\gh t ?\ deliv]e/ ?y message f ,god1 b %[ a zeal = ?y ,ma/] ^: cause ?\ negotiate/4 #d4 ,let n any p]son or ?+ 9 ! _w bribe or sc>e !e f a fai?ful dis*>ge ( ?y tru/4 #e4 ,be k9d to & t5d]ly c>eful ( ?y fell[-subjects4--,ibid4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ba1 #bb4 ,a ,tru/$ ,mess5g]-- ,i4 ,comm5d$ = 8 ackn[l$g$ ,*ri/ian "*4--,ty*icus1 a belov$ bro!r & fai?ful m9i/] 9 ! ,"l 7v]4 #ba74 ,^! are high & hon\rable designations1 & indicate ! g5u9e e/eem 9 :i* he 0 held by ! apo/le4 ,he _h become ende>$ to ,paul by ! _m valuable s]vices he _h r5d]$ to him1 & by ! m>k$ fidelity ( 8 m9i/]ial "w4 ,he appe>s to h jo9$ ,/4 ,paul's /aff1 & rema9$ ) him f ! "t he accompani$ him to ,j]usalem 9 ! ye> #ei4 ,he 0 s5t to ,ephesus to relieve ,timo?y :5 ,paul desir$ ! pres5ce ( ! latt] at ,rome4 ,he 0 well kn[n to ! ,asian ,*ur*1 & e way qualifi$ to dis*>ge ! mission ) :i* he 0 entru/$4 ,he 0 ! belov$ bro!r 9 8 relation to ! ,*ur* 9 g5]al1 & ! fai?ful m9i/] 9 ! ,"l 9 8 special relation to ! apo/le4 ,x is bett] to be lov$ ?an to be simply popul>4 ,g5u9e piety =ms "*1 & comm&s ! confid5ce & respect ( all lov]s ( ! tru?4 ,,ii4 ,entru/$ ) p]sonal details ( special int]e/4--,:om ,i h s5t unto y = ! same purpose1 t ye might "k our affairs 7v]4 #bb74 ,!re 7 probably "s details ab\t ,/4 ,paul's imprisonm5t t c\ld be communicat$ bett] 9 p]son ?an by lett]1 & c]ta9 allusions 9 ! lett] t c\ld be m fully expla9$ 9 a p]sonal int]view4 ,e item ab\t ,paul 0 ( int5se int]e/ to ! ,asian ,*ur*es4 ,_m ( ! memb]s _h be5 br\ght to ,*ri/ ?r\gh 8 in/rum5tality4 ,!y 7 al>m$ z to 8 fate & z to ! future ( ! ,gospel4 ,!y 7 anxi\s to "k if !re 0 any prospect ( 8 release & ( 8 return to 8 mission>y lab\rs4 ,ty*icus1 enjoy+ ! full confid5ce ( ! apo/le & ! affection ( ! p1 0 j ! man to give !m ! in=mation !y s eag]ly desir$1 & w\ld be cordially welcom$ ev]y:]e4 ,! tru/$ mess5g] ( a great & good man is reg>d$ = ! "t be+ ) ! rev]5ce & respect *]i%$ t[>ds ! man he repres5ts & ( ^? ^: affairs he is emp[]$ to speak4 ,,iii4 ,compet5t to m9i/] enc\ragem5t4--,t he might com=t y\r he>ts 7v]4 #bb74 ,ty*icus 0 n only a newsman & lett]-c>ri]1 b also a m9i/] ( ,*ri/4 ,he knew h[ to pres5t 8 message s z to allay ! fe>s ( 8 he>]s1 to com=t _! he>ts1 & to enc\rage _! fai? 9 ! p[] & triumph ( ! ,gospel1 not)/&+ ! suff]+s ( its prea*]s4 ,! ,gospel is full ( consolation1 & x %\ld be ! con/ant aim ( ! m9i/] to make x kn[n & apply x to ! circum/ances ( 8 p4 ,a dilig5t pa/or 9 8 visitations comes 9 contact ) mu* suff]+ & sorr[1 & has _m opportunities ( adm9i/]+ ! balm ( ,gospel com=t4 ,great tact & sympa?y are necess>y1 especially 9 visit+ ! sick4 ,ref]r+ to ?is1 a godly & exp]i5c$ m9i/] said1 ,t5d]ness is ess5tial4 ,ent] ! *amb] g5tly4 ,tread noiselessly4 ,get ne> to ! suff]]4 ,speak z s(tly z may be4 ,rememb] 8 n]ves2 noise is (t5 torture4 ,sympa?ise ) 8 weakness1 re/lessness1 & pa94 ,true y are n come to m9i/] to 8 body2 b ent] into 8 suff]+s & symptoms4 ,ask :at 8 doctor has said4 ,avoid a pr(essional1 (ficial1 conv5tional air4 ,! case may be too grave = *e]ful words2 b if o!rwise1 let y\r face c>ry a little sun%9e into ! sick-room4 ,avoid fuss9ess4 ,g ) a bro!r's he>t4 ,be brief--brief 9 y\r talk1 brief 9 y\r read+s1 brief 9 y\r pray]s--y\r :ole visit brief4 ,take up "o po9t4 ,a sick man's bra9 is soon ov]task$1 8 n]ves soon j>1 8 /r5g? soon fails4 ,let y\r good-by be ',god bless y4' ,let y\r la/ look be "o ( t5d]ness & love4 ,:atev] y are 9 ! pulpit1 ,b>nabas1 n ,boan]ges1 is y\r patt]n by ! sick-b$4 ,x is ! privilege & mission ( e m9i/] & believ] to be a mess5g] ( com=t & /r5g? to ^? 9 tr\ble4 ,we %all be rememb]$ = our k9dness :5 _m ( our s]mons are =gott54 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! "* ( ! good is self-evid5t4 #b4 ,a good man %\ld be tru/$ & hon\r$4 #c4 ,! value ( a good man is recognis$ 9 times ( /ress & difficulty4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ba1 #bb4 ,apo/olical ,c>e = ! ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,paul 0 c>eful to keep up an int]c\rse & communion ) ! ,*ur*es ( ,*ri/4--,!re ought to be fell[%ip & correspond5ce among ! ,*ur*es4 ,!y %\ld all unite _! endeav\rs = ! common edification & com=t4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is "o4 ,we %\ld seek ! c\nsel ( si/] ,*ur*es "u our difficulties1 & be ready :5 reque/$ to af=d !m our c\nsel "u !irs4 ,,ii4 ,paul 0 solicit\s t ! ,*ri/ians among :om he _h prea*$ %\ld "k ( 8 condition & do+s4--,he 0 a prison]1 b suff]$ n 8 "t to pass 9 re/less impati5ce or useless indol5ce4 ,he receiv$ all :o came to him & prea*$ to !m ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,he in/ruct$ 8 fell[-prison]s4 ,he sp5t mu* ( 8 "t 9 pray]4 ,sev]al ( 8 epi/les 7 writt5 :5 he 0 9 bonds4 ,paul's example tea*es u t we %\ld d good 9 e condition4 ,,iii4 ,:5 ,paul s5ds ,ty*icus he gives him writt5 te/imonials t he might be receiv$ 9 ! "* ( a m9i/]4--,?is precaution 0 tak5 t ! ,*ur*es might n be impos$ ^u by ignorant pret5d]s or artful deceiv]s4 ,! ,*ur* is a regul>1 organis$ community4 ,we are to receive none z ambassadors ( ,*ri/ b ^? :o come to u accord+ to ! ord] ,he has settl$4 ,m9i/]s ought to act 9 conc]t & unite _! lab\rs 9 build+ up ! k+dom ( ,*ri/4 ,ty*icus co-op]at$ ) ,paul4 ,,iv4 ,fidelity is an ess5tial "p ( ! m9i/]ial "*4--,paul calls ,ty*icus a fai?ful m9i/]4 ,su* a m9i/] und]takes 8 "w ) pure int5tions & abides 9 x ) con/ancy1 ev5 ?\gh he may meet ) worldly disc\ragem5ts4 ,ty*icus 0 s5t to com=t ! ,ephesians "u _! grief = ,paul's imprisonm5t1 & to gu>d !m aga9/ any disc\rag+ appreh5sions4 ,m9i/]s are to /r5g!n new conv]ts & "y pr(essors to con/ancy & p]sev]ance 9 religion by lay+ be=e !m ! com=t+ & animat+ motives ( ! ,gospel4--,la?rop4 ,a ,fai?ful ,m9i/]4--#a4 ,x conc]ns ,*ri/ians to in=m !mselves ( ! life & way ( em95t m5 9 ! ,*ur*1 & *iefly ( ^? :o h be5 suff]]s = tru?1 t !y may be incit$ to sympa?ise ) !m1 to foll[ _! example & bless ! ,"l on _! behalf4 #b4 ,x is 9 a s+ul> mann] requir$ ( a m9i/] t he be fai?ful--dilig5t 9 8 "w1 s9c]e 9 8 aims & endeav\rs1 nei!r add+ nor p>+ :at ,god has committ$ unto him to speak4 #c4 ,we %\ld lab\r s to in=m ourselves ( ! case & c>riage ( o!rs & h[ x goes ) ! affairs ( ,*ri/'s k+dom else:]e z to draw spiritual edification !nce4 #d4 ,to "k ,god's graci\s provid5ce t[>ds 8 suff]+ s]vants1 toge!r ) _! undaunt$ c\rage "u suff]+s & ! use ,god makes ( _! suff]+s to advance ,8 tru?1 is suffici5t gr\nd ( com=t & enc\ragem5t to ,god's p4--,f]gusson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bc1 #bd4 ,a ,sugge/ive ,b5$iction-- ,i4 ,recognises ! ,div9e s\rce ( all bless+4--,f ,god ! ,fa!r & ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #bc74 ,all our bless+s are ,div9e1 & fl[ f ! inexhau/ible f\nta9 ( ! ,div9e b5efic5ce4 ,god ! ,fa!r1 9 ! et]nal c\nsels ( ,8 wisdom & love1 & ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o ?r\gh ! et]nal ,_s (f]$ ,himself z an atonem5t = human s9--! glori\s ,tr9ity ( ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead--contribute f _! comb9$ p]fections1 ! spiritual good t encircles e believ+ s\l4 ,! ,god ( ,*ri/ians1 says ,pascal1 is n b>ely ! ,au?or ( geometrical tru?s1 or ( ! ord] ( ! elem5ts--?is is ! ,div9ity ( ! hea!n2 nor b>ely ! provid5tial ,dispos] ( ! lives & =tunes ( m51 s z to cr[n ,8 wor%ipp]s ) a happy s]ies ( ye>s--?is is ! portion ( ! ,jews4 ,b ! ,god ( ,abraham & ( ,jacob1 ! ,god ( ,*ri/ians1 is a ,god ( love & ( consolation2 a ,god :o fills ! he>t & ! s\l :]e ,he resides2 a ,god :o gives !m a deep & inw>d feel+ ( _! own mis]y & ( ,8 inf9ite m]cy1 unites ,himself to _! _s1 repl5i%es x ) humility & joy1 ) affiance & love1 & r5d]s !m incapable ( any end b ,himself4 ,! religi\s "* ( ! ,lanca%ire p 0 illu/rat$ by an incid5t t happ5$ t[>ds ! close ( ! cotton fam9e4 ,! mills 9 "o village _h be5 /opp$ = mon?s1 & ! fir/ waggon-load ( cotton t arriv$ seem$ to !m l ! olive bran* t told ( ! abat+ wat]s ( ! deluge4 ,! waggon 0 met by ! wom51 :o hy/]ically laugh$ & cri$ & hugg$ ! cotton bales z if !y 7 de> old fri5ds1 & !n end$ by s++ t gr& old hymn1 ,praise ,god f :om all bless+s fl[4 ,,ii4 ,implores specific bless+s ^u ,*ri/ian bre?r54--,peace be to ! bre?r51 & love ) fai? 7v]4 #bc74 ,:]e !re is no love !re is no peace1 & peace & love )\t fai?1 are caprici\s & wor?less4 ,love is ! /r5g? ( ! =be>ance & self-suppression s ess5tial to ! ma9t5ance ( peace4 ,z fai? gr[s & int5sifies x op5s up new *annels 9 :i* love c fl[4 ,we are to cont5d = ! fai?1 n t peace may be di/urb$1 b t x may re/ on a firm] & m p]man5t basis4 ,:at great] boon c we desid]ate = our bre?r5 ?an t !y may ab\nd 9 peace & love ) fai?8 ,,iii4 ,greets ) expansive g5]osity all g5u9e lov]s ( ,*ri/4--,grace be ) all !m t love our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 s9c]ity4 ,am5 7v]4 #bd74 ,! ov]fl[ ( ,div9e grace subm]ges ! b>ri]s ( sects & effaces ! di/9ctions ( a selfi% & pret5ti\s bigotry4 ,s9c]e love to ,*ri/ op5s ! he>t to ! ri*e/ end[m5ts ( grace1 & bl5ds all he>ts t gl[ ) a k9dr$ affection4 ,if we love ,*ri/1 we love "o ano!r1 we love ,8 "w1 ,8 ,^w1 & are eag] to obey ,him 9 all ?+s ,he comm&s4 ,we may n agree 9 a uni=mity ( cre$s1 b we rea* a high] union :5 our he>ts are m+l$ 9 ! capaci\s alembic ( a ,*ri/-l love4 ,! b5$iction ( grace to all :o love ,jesus is answ]$ & confirm$ by an appropriate ,am54 ,am5 "u ! law 0 answ]$ to ! curses1 b n to ! bless+s 7,deut4 xxvii4 #ae-bf74 ,e p>ticul> curse mu/ h an ,am54 ,b 9 ! next *apt]1 :]e ! bless+s foll[1 !re is no ,am5 affix$ to !m 7,deut4 xxviii4 #b-ab74 ,b x is o!rwise 9 ! ,gospel4 ,to ! bless+s !re is an ,am51 b n to ! curses4 ,if any man love n ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 7#a ,cor4 xvi4 #bb7--;a fe>ful curse2 b !re is no ,am5 to t4 ,grace be ) all !m t love ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 s9c]ity3 !re is an ,am5 to t4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ianity is freight$ ) bless+s = ! race4 #b4 ,x has special bless+s = pres5t ne$4 #c4 ,x po9ts m5 to ,god z ! true s\rce ( all bless+4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,( ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,elem5ts ( ,religi\s ,com=t4--,! apo/le prays t1 ) fai?1 !re may be peace & love4 ,i4 ,fai? captivates ! s\l into ob$i5ce to ! ,gospel by giv+ efficacy to its precepts1 examples1 & doctr9es4 ,:]e fai? op]ates1 love w appe>1 & peace w foll[4 ,,ii4 ,love produces peace4--#a4 ,inw>d peace4 ,x ext+ui%es malice1 envy1 hatr$1 wra?1 rev5ge1 e unfri5dly passion4 #b4 ,social peace4--,*ri/ians w be c>eful n to give (f5ce1 ei!r by real injuries or unnecess>y diff]5ces4 ,!y w be sl[ to take (f5ce4 ,,iii4 ,love br+s religi\s com=t4--,love is com=table 9 its imm$iate feel+s & 9 its pacific influ5ce4 ,x br+s com=t to ! s\l z x is an evid5ce ( godly s9c]ity4 ,if we w\ld enjoy ! com=t1 we mu/ ma9ta9 ! com=t ( religion4--,la?rop4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,! ,*ri/ian's ,true/ ,te/ & ,excell5ce4--,o!r ?+s may be requir$ to complete ! "* ( ! ,*ri/ian2 b )\t love to ,*ri/ !re c be no ,*ri/ian at all4 ,x is ! ,ma/]-_s :i* mu/ animate & enliv5 ! :ole comb9ation2 & 9 :omsoev] ?is ,_s prevails we are entitl$ & enjo9$ to welcome t p]son z a disciple4 ,i4 ,consid] ! love ( ,*ri/ z a duty we owe to ,himself4--#a4 ,br+ to y\r remembrance ,8 p]sonal excell5ces4 #b4 ,consid] ! great & glori\s object ( all ,he did & endur$--! ev]la/+ happ9ess ( human s\ls4 ,,ii4 ,consid] ! love ( ,*ri/ z a pr9ciple :i* works 9 ourselves4--#a4 ,x does n de/roy natural affections1 b tea*es u to fix !m on prop] objects & to give a "r direction to _! fulle/ en]gies4 #b4 ,a due s5se ( ! ,savi\r's love makes u feel at once t ,he m]its all our be/ affections 9 return4 #c4 ,x gives delight 9 m$itat+ on ! precepts & promises ( ,god's ,^w4 #d4 ,x helps 9 all ! duties we owe to our fell[-creatures4 #e4 ,x animates ! s\l 9 ! h\r ( dea? & ! prospect ( et]nity4--,j4 ,brew/]4 ,lov+ ,*ri/ 9 ,s9c]ity4 ,i4 ,on :at acc\nt ,*ri/ is entitl$ to our love4--#a4 ,he is a ,div9e p]son4 #b4 ,he 0 manife/ 9 ! fle%4 ,9 ! man ,*ri/ ,jesus appe>$ e virtu\s quality :i* c dignify & adorn human nature4 #c4 ,8 m$iatorial (fices entitle ,him to our love4 #d4 ,he is an object ( our love because ( ,8 k9dness to u4 ,,ii4 ,an ess5tial qualification ( love to ,*ri/ is s9c]ity4--#a4 ,our love to ,*ri/ mu/ be real1 n pret5d$4 #b4 ,mu/ be univ]sal4 ,x mu/ respect ,8 :ole "*4 #c4 ,s9c]e love to ,*ri/ is supreme4 ,x gives ,him ! pref]5ce to all e>?ly int]e/ & connections4 #d4 ,x is p]sev]+4 #e4 ,x is active4 ,,iii4 ,h[ s9c]e love to ,*ri/ w discov] itself4--#a4 ,x w make u c>eful to please ,him4 #b4 ,w be accompani$ ) humility4 #c4 ,we %all be fond ( imitat+ ,him4 #d4 ,we %all promote ,8 int]e/ & oppose ,8 enemies4 #e4 ,we %all d good to ,8 ne$y bre?r5 & fri5ds4 ,,iv4 ,! b5$iction connect$ ) ?is temp]4--,x is call$ grace4 ,x compreh5ds all ! bless+s ! ,gospel reveals & promises4 #a4 ,ju/ification be=e ,god4 #b4 ,! pres5ce ( ! ,div9e ,_s4 #c4 ,free access to ! ?rone ( grace4 #d4 ,! gift ( a happy immortality4--,la?rop4 ,love to ,*ri/4--,:at is x t con/itutes ,*ri/'s claim to love & respect8 ,:at is x t is to be lov$ 9 ,*ri/8 ,:y are we to hold ,him de>8 ,!re is b "o gr\nd = virtu\s affection 9 ! univ]se1 b "o object wor?y ( *]i%$ & endur+ love 9 heav5 & 9 e>?1 & t is--moral goodness4 ,my pr9ciple applies to all be+s1 to ! ,creator z well z to ,8 creatures4 ,! claim ( ,god to ! love ( ,8 rational (fspr+ re/s on ! rectitude & b5evol5ce ( ,8 w4 ,x is ! moral beauty & gr&eur ( ,8 "* to :i* alone we are b\nd to pay homage4 ,! only p[] :i* c & ought to be lov$ is a b5efic5t & righte\s p[]4 ,! gr\nd ( love to ,*ri/ is1 ,8 spotless purity1 ,8 moral p]fection1 ,8 unrivall$ goodness4 ,x is ! _s ( ,8 religion1 :i* is ! ,_s ( ,god1 dwell+ 9 ,him )\t measure4 ,( consequ5ce1 to love ,*ri/ is to love ! p]fection ( virtue1 ( righte\sness1 ( b5evol5ce2 & ! great excell5ce ( ?is love is1 t by *]i%+ x we imbibe1 we /r5g!n 9 our own s\ls ! mo/ illu/ri\s virtue1 & ?r\gh ,jesus become l ,god4 ,i call y to love ,jesus t y may br+ y\rselves into contact & communion ) p]fect virtue1 & may become :at y love4 ,i "k no s9c]e1 endur+ good b ! moral excell5ce :i* %9es =? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4--,*ann+4 ,! ,apo/olic ,b5$iction4 ,i4 ,! subjects ( ! b5$iction4--,all !m t love our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 s9c]ity4 #a4 ,! object ( _! love4--,! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 #b4 ,! "* ( _! love4--,!y love 9 s9c]ity4 ,?is prov$ by ! effects x produces4 7#a7 ,love to ,god's ,^w4 7#b7 ,prompt ob$i5ce to ,*ri/'s precepts4 7#c7 ,bro!rly love4 7#d7 ,zeal = ,god's h\se4 ,,ii4 ,! nature ( ! b5$iction4--#a4 ,! pray] embraces ! communication ( ,div9e grace4 #b4 ,all ,*ri/ians ne$ ! grace ( ,god4 7#a7 ,9 all trials peculi> to ! age 9 :i* !y live4 7#b7 ,9 "t ( temptation & spiritual d>kness4 7#c7 ,9 ! dis*>ge ( ,*ri/ian duties4 7#d7 ,to sanctify1 ref9e1 & make !m meet = ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,imitate ! ca?olicity ( ! apo/le4 #b4 ,sect>ian bigotry & ho/ility %\ld cease4 #c4 ,h[ p]il\s ! /ate ( ^? :o love n ,*ri/4--,pulpit ,!mes4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,transcrib]'s ,notes4 - ,page #abc1 ,introduction1 ,read]s p>agraph1 *ange i4 #a to *4 i4 #a4 ,c]ta9 expressions p>agraph1 *ange i4 #ae to *4 i4 #ae4 - ,page #abd1 ,aga9 p>agraph1 *ange 9 iii4 to 9 *4 iii & ii4 #f-i to ,gal4 ii4 #f-i1 = concret5ess4 ,analysis1 *apt] i4 #c-ad1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e w4 ,*apt] ii4 #a-aj1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,*apt] ii4 #ad-ai1 apply ,,rc to love ,div9e4 - ,page #abf1 ,notes = *apt] i41 v]se #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e bless+2 remove comma f heav51 &4 ,v]se #d1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e goodness4 ,v]se #e1 apply ,,rc to ,love ,div9e & ,div9e ,graci\sness4 ,v]se #g1 *ange ix4 #bb to ,heb4 ix4 #bb = concret5ess4 - ,page #abg1 v]se #h1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e aims4 ,v]se #aa1 add ,deut4 xxxiii4 #i ref]5ce4 ,page #abh1 top ( page1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[]4 ,v]se #bj1 tag ,lat9 phrase z ,lat9 & set x 9 ,italic4 ,lesson ,apo/olic ,salutation1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e s\rce2 remove commas f c>e1 & & ,god1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e w1 ! ,gospel1 ,div9e au?ority1 & ,div9e w4 - ,page #abi1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 remove comma f ,god1 & & apply ,,rc to 9 ,him4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e s\rce4 ,paul's ,introduction note1 apply ,,rc to t ,gospel & ! ,gospel4 - ,page #acj1 same note1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,div9e ,_s4 - ,page #aca1 lesson ,praise1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel42 *ange 9 ,him to 9 him1 ref]r+ to a new conv]t2 remove comma f ,him1 &4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,fa!r & ,div9e family4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #acb1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e w & ,div9e c\nsels4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel age & ,div9e purpose4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w1 ! ,gospel1 & ! ,^w 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e atte/ation4 ,application 7,lessons71 ea* po9ts #a1 #b1 & #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #acc1 same lesson1 ,my/]y note1 remove comma f salvation1 if4 ,spiritual ,bless+s note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e op]ation4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #acd1 same lesson1 ,nature1 ,s\rce note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e nature2 remove comma f w1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel hol9ess4 ,po9t ,,vi1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,glory note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e w4 - ,page #ace1 same lesson1 ,r$emption note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,h>mony note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,div9e ju/ice4 - ,page #acf1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,po9t ,,vii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,xii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,my/]y note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice72 remove comma f reason1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e revelation & ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i #b1 add comma to u yet4 - ,page #acg1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,*ri/ note1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e purpose4 - ,page #ach1 same lesson1 ,gospel note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 *ange subpo9t indicators f p>5!sis$ ,arabic num]als to ,arabic num]als ) p]iods1 = consi/5cy4 ,tru? note1 po9t ,i1 *ange subpo9t indicators f p>5!sis$ ,arabic num]als to ,arabic num]als ) p]iods1 = consi/5cy2 po9t ,i #d1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e maje/y4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e revelation4 - ,page #aci1 same lesson1 ,fai? note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w1 ! ,gospel1 ! ,^w1 own ,div9ity1 & ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w & ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 add comma to ,s !2 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w1 ,div9e lik5ess1 ! ,gospel1 & ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e influ5ce4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 add comma to ,s !2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e image1 ! ,^w1 ,div9e lik5ess1 ! ,gospel1 & ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 add comma to ,s !4 - ,page #adj1 lesson ,pray]1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w2 remove comma f suffice1 unless4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e inh]itance & ,div9e bless+s4 - ,page #ada1 same lesson1 ,cle>] note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice7 & ,div9e qualities2 remove comma f sanctu>y1 b4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f k1 b4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e call+ & ,div9e prep>ation4 - ,page #adb1 same lesson1 ,appreh5sion note1 po9t ,,ii1 add #a ,john iv4 #aj ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e nature2 add comma to ,?us ^!4 ,spiritual enlight5m5t note1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e my/]ies4 - ,page #adc1 lesson ,*ur* ,complete1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[]1 a ,div9e1 & ,div9e ,_s4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[]2 *ange in/als to in/alls2 add ,heb4 i4 #f & ,ps4 xxiv4 #g-aj ref]5ces4 - ,page #add1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 see 9-l9e note ab\t quicksilv]4 ,apply ,,rc to ,div9e fulness2 add comma to ,?us ,god2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e fulness4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e creation4 ,dignity & ,dom9ion note1 po9t ,,ii1 remove comma f respect1 &4 - ,page #ade1 same lesson1 ,future life note1 end ( po9t ,,ii1 add d\ble quotes ar\nd :at ^? already 9 heav5 are said to say to u4 - ,page #adf1 same lesson1 ,head%ip note1 po9t ,i #f1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e attributes4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,m$iator4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e gov]nm5t4 - ,page #adg1 notes on *apt] ii41 v]se #e1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #f1 *ange i4 #c to *4 i4 #c4 ,v]se #aj1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ?\ght4 ,v]se #ac1 tag ,lo-ammi z ,hebrew & set x 9 ,italic type4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #adg & #adh is 9 ! ^w consequ5tly3 consequ5tly4 - ,page #adh1 notes on v]se #ag1 *ange lvii4 #ai to ,isa4 lvii4 #ai = concret5ess4 ,v]se #ba1 *ange iv4 #af to *4 iv4 #af4 ,lesson ,*ildr5 ( ,wra?1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f life1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e wra?4 - ,page #adi1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f appetite1 b4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #aej1 same lesson1 ,/ate ( ,s9 note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[]4 ,/ate ( ,m5 note1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w 7twice72 remove comma f song1 &4 - ,page #aea1 same lesson1 ,/ate ( ,nature note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ?+ ,div9e4 - ,page #aeb1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,_s4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,_s4 ,wor/ note1 po9t ,i #a1 add comma to creat$ &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 see 9-l9e note on baptism4 - ,page #aec1 lesson ,salvation1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e b5efic5ce1 ,div9e nature1 ,div9e fav\r & ,div9e goodness4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[]2 remove comma f prec$e1 &4 - ,page #aed1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace 7twice7 & ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice7 & ,div9e act4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace2 *ange ev] new to ev]-new2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,great ,*ange note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #aee1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t ,i #a 7#d71 remove comma f ,*ri/1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel disp5sation4 ,/ate note1 po9t #c1 add comma to ,!re=e ,god4 - ,page #aeg1 same lesson1 ,salvation by ,fai? note1 po9t ,i #e1 apply ,,rc to :ole ,gospel4 ,our ,salvation note1 po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,true ,ju/ify+ ,fai? note1 remove comma f creature1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e "w4 - ,page #aeh1 lesson ,*ri/ian ,life1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e h&iwork & ,div9e p[]2 remove comma f nature1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e h&iwork1 ,div9e "*1 & ,div9e work]4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely provid$4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e orig94 ,po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e m9d4 - ,page #afj1 lesson ,=lorn ,/ate1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e m]cy4 ,condition note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #afj & #afa is 9 a unit t /yle indicates %\ld be kept toge!r ,*ri/4--,to4 ,! :ole unit 0 mov$ to ! e>li] page4 - ,page #afa1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,helpless note1 po9t #c1 add comma to s\ght &4 - ,page #afb1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t #c 7#e71 remove comma f o!r1 &2 add s5t5ce-end+ p]iod aft] p[]less2 add comma to ,?us fai?4 - ,page #afd1 lesson ,peacemak]1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f compli$1 &4 - ,page #afe1 same lesson1 poem betwe5 po9ts ,,iv & ,v1 *ange !re to !n & los]s to los] aft] ref]r+ to collection ( ,%akespe>e4 ,po9t ,v1 *ange eads u to leads u4 ,ne>ness note1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f ,god1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,vi1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,^w4 - ,page #aff1 same lesson1 ,p[] note1 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,^w4 - ,page #afg1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t #b1 remove comma f grace1 &2 add ,ezek4 xxxiii4 #aa & ,isa4 xlv4 #bb ref]5ces4 ,po9t #c1 add comma to is t4 - ,page #afh1 same lesson1 ,privilege note1 po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,own ,son4 ,po9t ,,ii1 remove comma f m]cy-seat1 &4 - ,page #afi1 same lesson1 ,access to ,god note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,creator1 into ,div9ity1 ,god is ,div9e1 by ,^w1 ! ,div9ity 7twice7 & ! ,div9e2 add comma to s\ls o!rs2 apply ,,rc to a ,div9e end4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9ity & ! ,gospels2 add comma to firm bright & confid5t gold52 apply ,,rc to & ,div9e & ! ,gospel4 - ,page #agj1 same lesson1 same note1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e side1 ! ,div9ity1 0 ,div9e1 & is ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 add comma to s :52 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,end & ,div9e ,p[]4 - ,page #aga1 same lesson1 top ( page1 apply ,,rc to is ,div9e4 ,*ri/ian ,law note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,ju/ice4 ,lesson ,*ur* ! ,temple1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,div9e k+dom2 remove commas f privileges1 & & ages1 &4 - ,page #agb1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 remove commas f ,*ur*1 & & broad1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e purpose4 - ,page #agc1 same lesson1 ,spiritual ,build+ note1 po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,^w 7twice74 ,*ri/ian ,pray] note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e light4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 add comma to /ill &4 - ,page #agd1 same lesson1 ,communion note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,pres5ce4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely true4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9] love4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #agd & #age is 9 a unit t /yle indicates %\ld n be brok53 sa9ts4--#a4 ,!y4 ,! :ole unit 0 mov$ to ! e>li] page4 - ,page #age1 same lesson1 ,*>act]i/ics note1 po9t ,,iii #d1 remove comma f privileges1 &4 - ,page #agf1 notes = *apt] iii41 v]se #b1 *ange iv4 #ba to *4 iv4 #ba2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,taskma/]4 ,v]se #i1 *ange iii4 #a to ,gal4 iii4 #a = concret5ess4 ,v]se #ab1 *ange ii4 #ac to *4 ii4 #ac4 - ,page #agg1 notes = *apt] iii41 v]se #ae1 *ange ii4 #ai to *4 ii4 #ai4 ,v]se #ag1 apply ,,rc to ?+s ,div9e4 ,v]se #bj1 *ange i4 #ai-bc to *4 i4 #ai-bc4 ,lesson ,enl>g$ ,gospel1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel1 ,div9e revelation1 ,div9e fav\r1 & ,div9e m9d4 - ,page #agh1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel1 enl>g$ ,gospel1 & ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace1 ! ,gospel1 ,div9ely prep>$1 ! ,gospel1 & ,div9e ,_s4 - ,page #agi1 same lesson1 top ( page1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ev]-enl>g+ ,gospel4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,call+ note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,goodness4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7f\r times74 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #ahj1 ,k note1 betwe5 li/s1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,exalt$1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #aha1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice71 & ,div9e deal+s4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e my/]y1 ,div9e purpose 7twice71 & ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e idea & ! ,gospel 7?rice74 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace1 ,div9e p[]1 ! ,gospel 7twice7 & ,div9e p[] 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 - ,page #ahb1 same lesson1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,apo/le's ,view note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #ahc1 same lesson1 ,*ri/ian ,humility note1 po9t ,i1 *ange self-righte\s ness to self-righte\sness4 - ,page #ahd1 same lesson1 same note1 top ( page1 *ange p]iod aft] managem5t to a "q m>k4 - ,page #ahe1 same lesson1 ,unse>*able ,ri*es note1 apply ,,rc to ,*ri/'s ,div9ity4 ,fell[%ip note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #ahf1 lesson ,manifold ,wisdom1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel1 ,div9ely freight$1 & ! ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,! break betwe5 pages #ahf & #ahg is 9 ! ^w k3 "kl$ge4 - ,page #ahg1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 top ( page1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e treatm5t & ! ,gospel4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e wisdom4 ,manifold ,wisdom note1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e w4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel r$emption4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #ahg & #ahh is 9 ! ^w expression3 expression4 - ,page #ahh1 same lesson1 same note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,div9e grace4 ,*ange ,he :o prea*$ to he1 ref]r+ to ,paul4 ,access note1 po9t ,,ii1 add s5t5ce-end+ p]iod4 - ,page #ahi1 same lesson1 ,c\rage note1 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,sublime1 po9t ,i #a1 see 9-l9e note reg>d+ ,*ri/'s abid+ pres5ce4 - ,page #aij1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #a1 top ( page1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[]4 ,po9t ,,ii1 *ange ?ir/y manna dr9k to ?ir/y man a dr9k4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e fulness & ,div9e grace4 - ,page #aib1 ,*ur* a ,family note1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to common ,fa!r4 - ,page #aic1 ,family note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e message4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e/ wisdom4 - ,page #aie1 ,paul's ,pray] note1 po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e influ5ce4 ,love ( ,*ri/ note1 po9t ,i #a1 *ange z ,he says to z ,paul says4 ,po9t ,i #e1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e nature & is ,div9e4 - ,page #aif1 ,transc5d5t note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to is ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e inf9itude4 ,po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to supreme ,div9ity4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #aif & #aig is 9 ! ^w increase3 9crease4 - ,page #aih1 notes on *apt] iv41 v]se #g1 apply ,,rc to ,8 end[m5t4 ,v]se #ac1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,ar*etype4 - ,page #aii1 v]se #ag1 *ange ii4 #b1 #c to *4 ii4 #b1 #c4 ,v]se #ai1 *ange "r s+le quote aft] covet\sness to "r d\ble quote & s9's to s9s4 ,v]se #cj1 *ange i4 #ac to *4 i4 #ac4 ,v]se #ca1 *ange ,i4e4 to i4e4 - ,page #bjj1 v]se #cb1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e =giv5ess4 ,lesson ,dignity1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e nature4 - ,page #bjc1 lesson ,sev5fold ,unity1 po9t ,i1 add em-da% be=e poem4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e comm&s & "o ,gospel2 *ange initiatory "r to initiatory rite4 - ,page #bjd1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,m9d4 ,unity note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to same ,^w4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to same ,gospel & ! ,^w4 - ,page #bje1 ,on5ess note1 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,"o ,body note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #bjf1 same note1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ess5ce4 - ,page #bjh1 lesson ,gifts ( ,*ri/1 po9t ,i1 aft] poem1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,conqu]or4 - ,page #bji1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,ar*itect4 ,m>k note1 fir/ p>agraph1 apply ,,rc to f\r ,gospels1 ,m>k's ,gospel1 fir/ ,gospel4 - ,page #baj1 same note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to 8 ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,m9d4 - ,page #baa1 same note1 apply ,,rc to 8 ,gospel2 *ange ?ree gospels to f\r ,gospels2 apply ,,rc to t ,life & ! ,gospel4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #baa & #bab is 9 ! ^w summon$3 summon$4 - ,page #bab1 ,humiliation & ,exaltation note1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e temple4 ,po9t ,,ii #d1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e conduct4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p]fections4 - ,page #bac1 ,asc5sion note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,^w1 ! ,gospel1 & a ,gospel4 - ,page #bad1 ,"w note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bae1 same note1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,lesson ,manhood1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to a ,p]son4 ,po9t ,i #b1 *ange 9 ,him to him1 ref]r+ to a human4 - ,page #baf1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 *ange ant to bee because ant ne/s are n p>ticul>ly geometrical2 capitalise ,rubicon2 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,div9e tru?4 - ,page #bag1 ,gr[? note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e revelation4 - ,page #bah1 ,manhood note1 po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely appo9t$4 ,maturity note1 po9t ,i #d1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 *ange repre s5t+ to repres5t+4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #bah & #bai is 9 ! ^w k3 "kl$ge4 - ,page #bai1 same note1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,deceiv]s note1 po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bba1 ,gr[? note1 po9t ,,ii1 add "r d\ble quote at end ( s5t5ce4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to real ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 add ,m>k x4 #ag-bb2 ,luke xviii4 #ag-bc ref]5ces4 - ,page #bbc1 lesson ,?or\gh1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bbd1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely creat$ & ,div9e "*4 ,*ange ref]5ce = ,g5tile ,life note f #ag1 #ai to #ag-ai4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e tru?s4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bbe1 same note1 application 7,reflections71 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,life note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bbf1 ,putt+ ,(f note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ?+s4 - ,page #bbg1 same note1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e nature & ! ,deity4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel1 ,div9e grace1 & ! ,^w4 - ,page #bbh1 ,*ri/ian ,_s note1 po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 *ange alt]nation to alt]ation4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,ii #d1 apply ,,rc to to ,him4 - ,page #bcj1 lesson ,*ri/ian ,pr9ciples1 po9t ,,vii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 - ,page #bca1 ,tru? note1 po9t ,i #a1 remove ,italic =matt+ f fir/ s5t5ce = consi/5cy ) o!r subpo9ts4 - ,page #bcb1 ,falsehood note1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #bcb & #bcc is 9 ! ^w unc]ta9ty3 unc]ta9ty4 - ,page #bcc1 ,s9ful ,ang] note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,ang] & ,meekness note1 po9t ,i #d1 at ! end ( ! page1 !re is blank space aft] ! ^w rights :i* ! ,transcrib] fill$ ) he is be=e oblig$ on ! next page1 giv+ 4 4 4 ^: rights he is oblig$ 4 4 4 4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #bcd & #bce is 9 ! ^w bespeaks3 bespeaks4 - ,page #bcf1 ,exaltation note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,b5efit ,conf]r$ note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #bcg1 same note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 ,(fice note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,griev+ note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #bch1 ,grieve n note1 put d\ble quotes ar\nd ! rhetorical "q2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,vices note1 po9t ,,iv1 *ange ,nev] believe1 mu* less propagate an ill report1 ( to ,nev] believe1 mu* less propagate1 an ill report (4 - ,page #bci1 ,errors note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,au?or4 - ,page #bdj1 same note1 po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,*ri/ian ,=giv5ess1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9] life4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to own ,gospel & our ,gospel4 - ,page #bda1 notes on *apt] v41 v]se #g1 *ange iii4 #f to *4 iii4 #f4 ,v]se #i1 add ,rev4 xxii4 #a ref]5ce4 ,v]se #ai1 add ,james v4 #ac ref]5ce2 *ange ! "r d\ble quote aft] hymn to a "r s+le quote4 - ,page #bdb1 v]se #bc1 add add ,john xviii4 #h1 ,luke xxii4 #bg1 & v]4 #be ref]5ces4 ,lesson ,life1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e life & ! ,gospel4 ,*ange ,9 ,p>is a little girl sev5 ye>s old 0 obs]v$ to ,9 ,p>is1 a little girl1 sev5 ye>s old1 0 obs]v$4 - ,page #bdc1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely reg>d$ & ,div9e ,fa!rhood4 - ,page #bdd1 ,doctr9e note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #bde1 ,sacrifice note1 po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #d1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #bdg1 ,lik5ess note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to a ,div9e4 ,sacrifice note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to a ,div9e 7twice7 & 9 ,himself4 ,po9t ,i #b1 add d\ble quotes ar\nd ,i w d z ,i please4 - ,page #bdh1 same note1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to a ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to a ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ity4 ,po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,*ildr51 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #bdi1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely illum9at$4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e light4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 add ,matt4 v4 #af ref]5ce4 - ,page #bej1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely reg>d$4 ,sobriety note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #beb1 ,rule note1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 - ,page #bec1 ,slumb]+ note1 po9t ,i #f1 apply ,,rc to ,god's ,^w4 ,po9t ,i #g1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,light ( ,god note1 po9t ,,ii1 capitalise ! ,negro4 - ,page #bed1 ,call note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bee1 same note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,summons note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e assi/ance2 add an em-da% to ! end ( ! p>agraph )\t punctuation4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e m&ate4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #bee & #bef is 9 a unit t /yle indicates %\ld n be brok53 inactivity4--,y4 ,! :ole unit 0 mov$ to ! e>li] page4 - ,page #bef1 ,gospel ,call note1 po9t ,,ii #d 7#d71 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #beg1 lesson ,*ri/ian ,wisdom1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e goodness4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e 7?rice74 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #beh1 same lesson1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 add ,prov4 iv4 #g ref]5ce4 ,walk+ note1 po9t ,i #d1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,wise ,conduct note1 ea* ( po9ts #c & #d1 apply ,,rc to ,god's ,^w4 - ,page #bei1 ,r$eem+ note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,god's ,^w4 - ,page #bfj1 ,r$emption note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e k4 - ,page #bfa1 ,be+ ,fill$ note1 po9t #d 7#d71 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bfb1 lesson ,spiritual ,enjoym5t1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,god's ,^w4 - ,page #bfc1 ,s++ note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e wor%ip4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,application 7,lessons71 ea* ( po9ts #a & #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e wor%ip4 - ,page #bff1 ,duties lesson1 po9t ,,ii #c1 add a colon aft] m>ri$ life4 - ,page #bfg1 ,*ri/ note1 po9t ,,iii1 add ,g54 ii4 #ba-bd ref]5ce4 - ,page #bfh1 ,*ri/'s ,love note1 po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,future ,glory note1 po9t ,,ii #d1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ity 7twice74 ,div9e ,ideal note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e r5ewal4 - ,page #bgj1 notes on *apt] vi41 v]se #aj1 *ange i4 #ai to *4 i4 #ai4 ,v]se #ac1 *ange v4 #af to *4 v4 #af4 - ,page #bga1 notes on v]se #bd1 *ange i4 #b to *4 i4 #b4 ,lesson ,duties1 ea* ( po9ts ,i #a & ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #bgb1 same lesson1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely rew>d$4 - ,page #bgc1 ,mutual ,duties note1 po9t ,i #f1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e promise4 - ,page #bge1 lesson ,duties1 po9t ,,ii #a1 *ange x introduc$ pr9ciples :i*1 :]ev]1 adopt$ utt]ly to x introduc$ pr9ciples :i*1 :]ev] adopt$1 utt]ly4 ,application 7,lessons71 ea* ( po9ts #a & #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e law4 - ,page #bgf1 lesson ,*ri/ian ,w>f>e1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e help4 - ,page #bgg1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e panoply4 - ,page #bgh1 same lesson1 application 7,lessons7 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely provid$4 ,call note1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,w>f>e note1 po9t ,i #c1 *ange ,deut4 viii4 #ab to ,deut4 viii4 #aa-ad4 - ,page #bgi1 same note1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ev]la/+ ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bha1 ,evil ,angels note1 see inl9e note ab\t human depravity4 ,*ri/ian ,w>rior lesson1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bhb1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7f\r times74 - ,page #bhc1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #e1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,^w 7twice74 - ,page #bhd1 ,*ri/ian's ,arm\r note1 apply ,,rc to t ,gospel2 *ange ev5 m tnan to ev5 m ?an2 apply ,,rc to t ,^w4 ,:ole ,arm\r note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bhe1 same note1 po9t ,,vi apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e ,^w4 - ,page #bhf1 ,duty note1 po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,girdle ( ,tru? note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to _! ,div9ity4 - ,page #bhg1 ,gospel ( ,peace note1 ea* ( po9ts ,,ii1 ,,ii #a1 ,,ii #b1 & ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bhh1 lesson ,programme ( ,pray]1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,_s4 - ,page #bhi1 same lesson1 po9t ,v #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 ,po9t ,v #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[]4 - ,page #bij1 ,pray+ note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e fav\rs4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e w4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #bia1 ,duty ( ,pray] note1 po9t ,v1 add ,rev4 v4 #h1 #i ref]5ce4 ,gospel a ,my/]y note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e revelation4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ess5ce & ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice72 add a colon aft] roll$ up4 ,po9t ,,iv1 see inl9e note def9+ faggot2 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bib1 ,boldness note1 9 ea* ( po9ts ,,ii & ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bic1 lesson ,tru/$ ,mess5g]1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice7 & ,gospel com=t4 - ,page #bid1 ,apo/olical ,c>e note1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,b5$iction1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e1 are ,div9e1 ! ,div9e1 & ,div9ity4 - ,page #bie1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace1 ,8 ,^w1 & ! ,gospel4 ,elem5ts note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #bif1 ,true/ ,te/ note1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,ma/]-_s & ,_s4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,god's ,^w4 ,lov+ ,*ri/ note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p]son4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e ,_s4 - ,page #big1 ,apo/olic ,b5$iction note1 po9t ,i #b 7#a71 apply ,,rc to ,god's ,^w4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,,! ,,epi/le ,,to ,,! ,,philippians4 ,,introduction4 ,philippi & ! ,philippians4--,x 0 a mom5t fraught ) v f> rea*+ issues :5 at ,alex&ria ,troas ,/4 ,paul seem$ to see1 9 a night-vision1 a man /&+ on ! bea* ov] ! head ( ! gean ,sea eag]ly call+ = help1 z a h]ald might summon a g5]al to ! relief ( a h>d-press$ g>rison4 ,!re may be cold psy*ological explanations ( ! vision :i* leave little scope = any ,div9e call to evangelise !m ( ,mac$onia2 b ! ev5t prov$ ! indication ( ! w ( ,god 9 ! vision>y call4 ,9 ! prompt & und\bt+ ob$i5ce ( ,/4 ,paul & 8 co-work]s our own cont95t fir/ receiv$ ! glad tid+s ( great joy4 ,glid+ out ( ! h>b\r ( ,troas1 _! little vessel ran be=e ! w9d z f> z ! isl& ( ,samo?racia1 & next day1 r\nd+ ! isl& ( ,?asos1 dropp$ an*or at ,neapolis1 ! port ( ,philippi4 ,b ,philippi itself is /ill ?ree leagues di/ant1 on ! o!r side ( a m\nta9 range1 ov] :i* ! great highway betwe5 ! two cont95ts passes4 ,foll[+ ?is great road--! ,via ,egnatia--! colony f\nd$ by ,cs> ,augu/us1 & nam$ ,colonia ,augu/a ,julia ,philipp5sis1 0 ! fir/ city rea*$4 ,! place _h be5 recognis$ by ,philip ( ,mac$on z a gateway to be wat*$ & /rongly gu>d$1 & :5 ,/4 ,paul visit$ x he f\nd x be>+ all ! m>ks ( a /rong milit>y c5tre--a sort ( ganglion 9 ! great sy/em ( :i* ,rome 0 ! bra94 ,to rememb] ?is is to receive light on c]ta9 expressions 9 ! epi/le2 = ev5 ?\gh n _m mighty are call$1 !y may s]ve to illu/rate a s]vice ^: weapons are n c>nal b spiritual4 ,if we foll[ ! 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introduction ( ! ,gospel to ,europe2 & ?is may acc\nt = ! fact t 9 ,philippi :ole families 7 ga!r$ into ! fold ( ! ,*ur*4 ,?us humbly began ! 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"t ( ! writ+1 !re is no?+ l ! same cons5t ( op9ion4 ,b ! diff]5ce ( op9ion is limit$ to ! conf9em5t ( ! apo/le at ,rome 7on :i* see ,acts xxviii4 #cj74 ,! discussion is z to :e!r x 0 e>ly or late 9 t two ye>s' captivity t ! lett] 0 writt54 ,= ! lat] date ! argum5ts are3 #a4 ,t x mu/ h tak5 "s consid]able "t be=e ,/4 ,paul's religion c\ld be s widely kn[n z ?is lett] indicates x 04 #b4 ,t ,luke & ,ari/>*us are n m5tion$ "h1 z 9 ,colossians & ,philemon1 ! inf]5ce be+ t !y _h left ! apo/le4 #c4 ,t ! communications betwe5 ,rome & ,philippi w\ld necessitate a consid]able int]val aft] ,/4 ,paul's arrival 9 ,rome4 #d4 ,t ! tone ( ! apo/le agrees bett] ) a prolong$ captivity4 ,among/ ,engli% s*ol>s1 ,ellicott1 ,al=d1 & o!rs fav\r ! lat] date4 ,on ! o!r side are ,lightfoot & ,beet4 ,occasion & cont5ts ( ! epi/le4--,godet rem>ks t1 z ,philemon %[s u ! apo/le's way ( reque/+ a fav\r2 ,philippians is a specim5 ( h[ he return$ ?anks4 ,! ,*ur* :i* 0 ! cr[n & joy ( ! apo/le _h s5t into 8 captivity a tok5 ( _! lov+ remembrance by ! h& ( ,epaphroditus4 ,! mess5g] _h be5 ov]tak5 by al>m+ illness1 & aft] he>+ t 8 fri5ds 9 ,philippi 7 anxi\s ab\t him1 he 0 despat*$ homew>ds be>+ ! apo/le's expressions ( gratitude--n s mu* = ! money gift z ! g5u9e atta*m5t :i* prompt$ x4 ,no epi/le is s truly a lett]1 ( all we h f ,/4 ,paul's p51 z ?is to ! ,philippians4 ,! arrangem5t is less =mal2 we miss ! *a9s ( reason+ & quotation f ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,z ,mey] says3 ,n "o ( 8 epi/les is s em95tly an epi/le ( ! feel+s1 an outbur/ ( ! mom5t1 spr++ f ! deepe/ inw>d ne$ ( lov+ fell[%ip amid/ outw>d ab&onm5t & tribulation2 a model1 )al1 ( ! union ( t5d] love & at times an almo/ elegiac impress ( c\rage\s resignation 9 ! prospect ( dea?1 ) high apo/olic dignity & unbrok5 holy joy1 hope1 & victory ov] ! _w4 ,a brief synopsis ( ! lett] may be %[n ?us3-- i4 #a-aa4 ,greet+ (1 ?anksgiv+1 & pray] = ! ,philippians4 #ab-bf4 ,p]sonal affairs ( ! apo/le 7s *4 ii4 #ai-cj74 i4 #bg--;ii4 #a-aa4 ,exhortation to humility aft] ! supreme ,example4 ii4 #ab-ah4 ,omitt$4 iii4 #a-ba4 ,w>n+ aga9/ ! va9 "w-righte\sness ( ,judaism4 iv4 #a-i4 ,exhortations to unity1 to ,*ri/ian joy1 & ,*ri/ian graces4 #aj-ai4 ,r5ew$ ?anksgiv+ = ! g5]osity %[n4 #bj-bc4 ,doxology & salutations4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,paul & ,timo?y1 ! s]vants ( ,jesus ,*ri/4--,!re is no necessity = ,paul to m5tion 8 apo/olate1 inasmu* z ! ,philippians _h nev] ev5 ?\ght ( call+ x 9 "q4 ,paul an apo/le & ,timo?y a s]vant 0 a di/9ction too invidi\s = ,paul to make4 ,!re is a f9e aroma ( c\rtesy 9 :at is n said z well z 9 :at is said "h4 ,bi%ops & deacons4--,x is incr$ible t ,/4 ,paul %\ld recognise only ! bi%ops & deacons 7if 'presbyt]s' 7 a diff]5t ord] f 'bi%ops'74 ,x seems !re=e to foll[ ( necessity t ! 'bi%ops' 7 id5tical ) ! 'presbyt]s' 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #c4 ,i ?ank my ,god4--,! keynote ( ! :ole epi/le4 ,z ! apo/le's /ra9s ( praise _h be5 he>d by ! prison]s 9 ! ,philippian gaol1 s n[ f ano!r captivity ! ,*ur* he>s a song ( sweet cont5tm5t4 ,my ,god4 ,! p]sonal appropriation & ! quiet cont5tm5t ( ! apo/le bo? speak 9 ?is emphatic phrase4 ,v]4 #d4 ,always 9 e pray] ( m9e = y all4--,notice ! compreh5sive always1 e1 all1 indicat+ special atta*m5t to ! ,philippians4 ,) joy4--,! sum ( ! epi/le is1 ,i rejoice4 4 4 4 ,rejoice ye4 ,he recalls to our m9ds ! runn] :o at ! supreme mom5t ( ,grecian hi/ory br\ght to ,a!ns ! news ( ,m>a?on4 ,worn1 pant+1 exhau/$ ) ! ef=t to be ! h]ald ( deliv]ance1 he sank 9 dea? on ! ?re%old ( ! fir/ h\se :i* he rea*$ ) ! tid+s ( victory1 & sigh$ =? 8 gallant s\l 9 "o great sob1 almo/ 9 ! v same words z ^? us$ by ! apo/le1 ',rejoice ye2 we rejoice' 7,f>r>1 aft] ,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #e4 ,fell[%ip "h d5otes co-op]ation 9 ! wide/ s5se1 _! p>ticipation ) ! apo/le1 :e!r 9 sympa?y or 9 suff]+1 or 9 active lab\r1 or 9 any o!r way4 ,at ! same "t1 _! almsgiv+ 0 a signal in/ance ( ?is co-op]ation & seems to h be5 =emo/ 9 ! apo/le's m9d 7,lightfoot74 ,he :i* ha? begun a good "w 9 y w p]=m x4--,! obs]vation ( ! ebb & fl[ ( ! tide = s _m days & mon?s & ages toge!r1 z x has be5 obs]v$ by mank9d1 gives u a full assurance t x w ebb & fl[ aga9 to-morr[ 7,bi%op ,butl]74 ,ano!r sort ( assurance comes 9 "h4 ,x is an (f5ce to e wor?y ?\ght ( ,god t ,he %\ld beg9 & n be able to f9i% 7,isa4 xxvi4 #ab74 ,v]4 #g4 ,meet = me to ?9k ?is4--,to =m ?is op9ion4 ,t ! apo/le *]i%$ a w>m affection = ^! ,philippians w\ld h be51 if alone1 a v flimsy f\ndation = hopes s sub/antial4 ,0 n ,judas *]i%$ 9 a w>m] he>t ?an ,paul's8 ,b _! sympa?y & active co-op]ation made su* an op9ion n a pi\s hope1 b a reasonable likelihood4 ,def5ce & confirmation4--,! def5ce 77 is ! cle>+ away ( objections--! prep>ation ( ! gr\nd2 ! confirmation is ! positive settlem5t on ! gr\nd s prep>$4 ,! two toge!r w ?us comprise all modes ( prea*+ & ext5d+ ! tru? 7,lightfoot74 ,p>tak]s ( my grace4--,! grace :e!r ( prea*+ or ( suff]+ = ! ,gospel4 ,see v]4 #bi1 :]e giv5 requires ! addition z a fav\r4 ,y are privileg$ 4 4 4 to suff]4 ,v]4 #h4 ,god is my record4--,z 9 ,rom4 i4 #i4 ,:5 we feel language too weak to be> our impassion$ feel+1 x may be well to rememb] ! ,yea1 yea ( ! ,ma/] r ?an copy ?is oa?4 ,9 ! b[els ( ,jesus ,*ri/4--,r4,v4 9 ! t5d] m]cies4 ,?is is q an ,ea/]n =m ( expression4 ,among ! ,malays a t]m ( ende>m5t is my liv]2 we *oose ! he>t z ! seat ( ! affections4 ,= ! figure1 cf4 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,v]4 #i4 ,9 k & 9 all judgm5t4--,p]fect k 7z 9 ,eph4 i4 #ag1 iv4 #ac7 & univ]sal disc]nm5t4 ,! "o deals ) g5]al pr9ciples1 ! o!r is conc]n$ ) practical applications 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #aj4 ,t ye may approve ?+s t are excell5t4--,/4 ,paul w\ld h 8 de> ,philippians to be connoisseurs ( :atev] is morally & spiritually excell5t4 ,t ye may be s9c]e4--,be>+ a close scrut9y1 9 ! /ronge/ light1 or accord+ to ano!r d]ivation ( ! ^w1 p]haps m true if less beautiful1 made pure by sift+4 ,& )\t (f5ce4--,might be ei!r )\t /umbl+1 z ,acts xxiv4 #af1 or n caus+ (f5ce4 ,lightfoot pref]s ! =m]1 ,mey] ! latt]4 ,beet unites ! two4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,fruits ( righte\sness4--,a h>ve/ ( righte\sness4 ,:i* are ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4--,a m precise def9ition ( fruits4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,! ?+s :i* happ5$ unto me4--,precisely ! same phrase z 9 ,eph4 vi4 #ba2 is translat$ my affairs 7s ,col4 iv4 #ag74 ,^! circum/ances 7 su* z naturally w\ld fill ! fri5ds ( ! apo/le ) conc]n = him p]sonally4 ,z to ! effect on ! spread ( ! ,gospel--ev] ,/4 ,paul's *ief solicitude--!y _h be5 appreh5sive4 ,r unto ! fur!rance4--,n to ! h9drance1 z to y\r fe>s seem$ likely4 ,x is ! same triumphant note :i* rises1 9 a lat] imprisonm5t1 above p]sonal indignity & suff]+4 ,i may be b\nd1 b ! message ,i be> is at lib]ty 7#b ,tim4 ii4 #i74 ,v]4 #ac4 ,bonds 9 ,*ri/ are manife/4--,r4,v4 bonds became manife/ 9 ,*ri/4 ,x is n simply z a private prison] t he is b\nd2 x is a matt] ( public note t he is b\nd = ,*ri/'s sake4 ,9 all ! palace4--,r4,v4 text1 ?r\gh\t ! :ole prtorian gu>d4 ,r4,v4 m>g91 9 ! :ole prtorium4 ,! be/ support$ mean+ ( 'prtorium' is--! soldi]s compos+ ! imp]ial regim5ts 7,lightfoot74 ,! b>racks ( ! imp]ial body-gu>d to ^: 'colonel' ,paul 0 giv5 9 *>ge on 8 arrival 9 ,rome 7,acts xxviii4 #af7 7,mey]74 ,z ! soldi]s w\ld relieve gu>d 9 con/ant succession1 ! prtorians "o by "o 7 br\ght into communication ) '! prison] ( ,jesus ,*ri/' 7,lightfoot74 ,9 all o!r places4--,! italicis$ places ( ! ,a4,v4 text mu/ be dropp$2 ! m>g9 is bett]4 ,a loose way ( say+ to o!rs besides ! milit>y4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,confid5t by my bonds4--,! bonds might h be5 ?\ght to be suffici5t to intimidate ! bre?r52 b ! policy ( /amp+ out has (t5] result$ 9 spread+ ! ,gospel4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,"s inde$ prea* ,*ri/ ev5 ( envy & /rife4--,n "s ( ! bre?r5 embold5$ by ! apo/le's *a91 p]haps1 al?\gh "o sees no reason :y ! ,judais]s w\ld n1 ) r$\bl$ en]gy1 spread _! views :5 he :om !y s viol5tly oppos$ 0 = ! "t be+ sil5c$1 z !y imag9$4 ,( envy4 ,lightfoot ref]s to ! say+ ( ! comic poet ,philemon ) its play on ! ^w1 ,?\ tea*e/ me _m ?+s ungrudg+ly because ( a grudge 7on acc\nt ( envy74 ,?is gl>+ inconsi/5cy ( prea*+ a ,gospel ( goodwill f su* a motive z envy1 ! wor/ =m ( ill-w1 mu/ be closely obs]v$ "h4 ,v]s4 #af1 #ag4--,^! v]ses are transpos$ 9 ,r4,v42 ! ord] ( ! ,a4,v4 is aga9/ decisive te/imony 7,mey]74 ,v]4 #af4 ,to add affliction to my bonds4--,to make my *a9s gall me1 ,lightfoot /rik+ly translates4 ,"o c almo/ imag9e ,/4 ,paul />t+ up1 & /ra9+ at ! wri/ ( ! soldi] to :om he 0 *a9$ z he he>s ( ! intrigues ( a p>ty ^: "o object x 0 to impose an effete ritual on m5 call$ to lib]ty 9 ,*ri/4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,= ! def5ce ( ! gospel4--,_m a man 9 ! apo/le's place w\ld h f\nd himself absorb$ by ! "q h[ be/ to make a good def5ce ( himself4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,:e!r 9 pret5ce1 or 9 tru?1 ,*ri/ is prea*$4--,/4 ,paul evid5tly ?9ks ! imp]fect k ( ,*ri/ pref]able to hea!n ignorance ( ,him4 ,! tru? is mighty en\gh to take c>e ( itself1 )\t any h& t %akes ) n]v\s appreh5sion to /eady its ark4 ,/4 ,paul is be=eh& ) our me?od ( keep+ a subject be=e ! notice ( ! public4 ,! policy ( nev] m5tion+ 0 :at ,/4 ,paul reg>d$ z fatal4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,?is %all turn to my salvation4--,salvation 9 ! highe/ s5se4 ,^! trials w develop ! spiritual life 9 ! apo/le1 w be a pa?way to ! glories ( heav5 7,lightfoot74 ,mey] pref]s to r5d] w be salut>y = me1 )\t any m precise modal def9ition4 ,supply ( ! ,_s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4--,! ,_s ( ,jesus is bo? ! giv] & ! gift 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #bj4 ,e>ne/ expectation4--,same ^w aga9 9 ,rom4 viii4 #ai 7n aga9 9 ,new ,te/am5t74 ,x is ! wait+ expectation t cont9ues on ! /ra9 till ! goal is atta9$ 7,mey]74 ,! int5sive 9 ! comp\nd ^w implies ab/raction f o!r ?+s ?r\gh int5tness on "o4 ,put to %ame4--,z a man might be :o felt 8 cause n wor? plead+1 or z "o ov]aw$ by an augu/ pres5ce4 ,) all boldness1 i4e4 ( spee*4 ,a man ov]p[]$ by %ame loses ! p[] ( spee* 7see ,matt4 xxii4 #ab74 ,v]4 #ba4 ,= me to live is ,*ri/4--,! ^w ( emphasis is to me1 :atev] x may be to o!rs4 ,if ?is be n ! f9e/ specim5 ( a surr5d]$ s\l1 "o may seek long = t :i* excels x4 ,t life %\ld be intol]able1 nay inconceivable1 except z ! ego m]ges into ,*ri/'s2 ?is is ! sane/ & mo/ bless$ unio my/ica 7,gal4 ii4 #bj74 ,& to die is ga94--,x is ! purely p]sonal view--to me--:i* ! apo/le has be=e him4 ,! _s t d5ies says1 t :5 all t a man ha? has be5 b>t]$ = life1 he w ?9k himself ga9]4 ,m life & full] is :at ,/4 ,paul sees ?r\gh ! sombre corridor4 ,x is n simply ! oblivi\s repose :]e ! wick$ cease f tr\bl+ t he ye>ns =4 ,nor is x a philosophical ,nirvna4 ,= :o to dumb =getfulness a prey ,?is pleas+1 anxi\s be+ e'er resign$8 ,v]4 #bb4 ,b if ,i live 9 ! fle%1 ?is is ! fruit ( my lab\r 7see ,r4,v474--,! gramm> ( ! passage reflects ! conflict ( feel+ 9 ! apo/le's m9d4 ,he is toss$ to & fro betwe5 ! desire to lab\r = ,*ri/ 9 life & ! desire to be unit$ ) ,*ri/ by dea?4 ,! abrupt & disjo9t$ s5t5ces express ?is hesitation 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #bc4 ,i am 9 a /rait betwixt two4--,i am laid hold ( by two =ces draw+ 9 opposite directions4 ,desire draws me away f e>?2 y\r necessity w\ld keep me 9 x4 ,z 9 ! old my?ology ev]y?+ b[$ be=e ,necessity 771 s "h ! apo/le's desire is held 9 *eck by ! ne$s ( 8 conv]ts4 ,to dep>t4--,z a %ip weighs an*or & glides out ) set sails1 or z a t5t is /ruck by ! ,arabs z !y noiselessly /eal away4 ,to be ) ,*ri/4--,/4 ,paul reg>ds ! s\l1 :il/ 9 ! body1 z a settl] 9 a l& ( :i* he is n a native1 an emigrant f o!r %ores4 ,b he w\ld r emigrate f ! l& ( 8 soj\rn & settle ) ! ,"l 7#b ,cor4 v4 #f1 #h74 ,we come f ,god :o is our home4 ,z soon z ,i %all h tak5 ! poison ,i %all /ay no long] ) y1 b %all "p f h5ce1 & g to enjoy ! felicity ( ! bless$ 7,socrates to ,crito74 ,:i* is f> bett]4--,r4,v4 v f>4 ,h[ f> f unc]ta9ty is ! eag] e/imate ( ! life ) ,*ri/6 ,x is "o ?+ to extol ! sup]iority ( ! life away f ! fle% 9 a ,*ri/ian hymn1 :il/ heal? is robu/2 x is q a diff]5t matt] to covet x ) ! sword ( m>tyrdom hang+ ov] "o's head4 ,v]4 #be4 ,i "k t ,i %all abide4--,n a prophetic inspiration1 b a p]sonal conviction 7,acts xx4 #be74 ,v]4 #bg4 ,y\r conv]sation4--,r4,v4 mann] ( life4 ,m>g91 behave z citiz5s4 ,p]=m y\r duties z citiz5s4 ,/4 ,paul 9 ,philippi1 by ! ass]tion ( 8 ,roman citiz5%ip1 _h br\ght ! prtors to _! knees 7,acts xvi4 #cg1 #ch71 & is address+ m5 :o c\ld fully appreciate ! hon\r ( ! jus ,italicum conf]r$ by ,cs> ,augu/us on _! city4 ,he w\ld h !m be m9dful ( _! place 9 ! k+dom :i* come? n ) obs]vation4 ,:e!r ,i come & see y1 or else be abs5t1 ,i may he>4--,! "q arises :e!r ,/4 ,paul meant to say if he visit$ !m1 !y !mselves w\ld in=m him ( ! condition ( ! ,*ur*2 or :e!r he meant he w\ld see = himself if he w5t1 & if n at lea/ he w\ld he>4 ,z he is actually di/ant1 ! idea ( he>+ is upp]mo/1 & s we h ,i may he> :]e we might h expect$ ,i %all le>n4 ,v]4 #bh4 ,9 no?+ t]rifi$4--,! phrase is a cont9uation ( ! idea ( ! amphi!atre 9 v]4 #bg 7/riv+ toge!r74 ,we mu/1 x seems1 recognise a d\ble metaphor--behav+ 9 ! ar5a1 be=e antagoni/s & spectators1 l a horse t takes fright & bolts4 ,! w>n+ aga9/ su* unwor?y conduct might be r5d]$-- ,9 ! _w's broad field ( battle1 ,9 ! biv\ac ( life1 ,be n l dumb driv5 cattle1 ,be a h]o 9 ! /rife4 ,:i* is to !m an evid5t tok5 ( p]dition4--,:5 once !y h discov]$ t all _! artifices h n ! lea/ p[] to al>m y1 w n ?is be a cle> indication t !y fight on behalf ( a fail+ cause8 ,b to y ( salvation1 & t ( ,god4--,! ,*ri/ian gladiator does n anxi\sly await ! signal ( life or dea? f ! fickle cr[d4 ,! great ,presid5t ( ! conte/ ,himself has giv5 him a sure tok5 ( deliv]ance 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #bi4 ,x is giv5 9 ! behalf ( ,*ri/4--,god has grant$ y ! high privilege ( suff]+ = ,*ri/2 ?is is ! sure/ sign t ,he looks ^u y ) fav\r 7,ibid474 ,! vet]ans 9 ,philippi w\ld und]/& well en\gh t a position involv+ p]sonal dang] might be a m>k ( fav\r f ! prefect to ! private soldi]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a1 #b4 ,*ri/ian ,greet+-- ,i4 ,address$ to a fully organis$ ,*ur*4--,to all ! sa9ts 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus :i* are at ,philippi1 ) ! bi%ops & deacons 7v]4 #a74 ,*ri/ianity1 :i* began ) ! quiet meet+s 9 ! humble ,jewi% proseu*a1 or oratory1 by ! riv]-side1 _h s f> spread 9 ,philippi z to settle d[n into a /able & p]man5t ,*ur* organisation4 ,?is is ! fir/ in/ance 9 :i* bi%ops & deacons are m5tion$1 & specially address$ 9 ! apo/olic salutation4 ,! =m] are sometimes call$ eld]s1 presbyt]s1 rul]s1 or presid5ts1 & 7 emp[]$ to take ! ov]sight ( ! :ole ,*ur*1 to in/ruct1 exhort1 & rule ! memb]s2 ! latt] 7 *os5 to take c>e ( ! poor1 & to manage ! f9ances ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! bi%ops att5d$ to ! int]nal1 ! deacons to ! ext]nal affairs ( ! ,*ri/ian community4 ,! title presbyt] impli$ ! rank1 ! bi%op ! duties ( ! (fice4 ,z ! apo/les by _! frequ5t abs5ce 7 unable to take ! p]sonal ov]sight ( ! ,*ur*es !y f\nd$1 !y appo9t$ (fic]s 9 ea* ,*ur*4 ,z ! ,*ur*es multipli$1 & ! ,*ur*-life develop$1 ! organisation became m compact & complete4 ,x is noticeable 9 ?is in/ance t ! apo/le addresses ! :ole ,*ur* m ?an its presid+ m9i/]s4 ,x %\ld be ev] rememb]$ t ! m9i/] exi/s = ! ,*ur*1 n ! ,*ur* = ! m9i/]4 ,! cl]gy are n ! ,*ur*1 b1 "u ,god1 ! s]vants & religi\s guides ( ! p4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* is ! glory & /ability ( a nation4 ,:5 at ,brussels ,"l ,*e/]field 0 invit$ by ,voltaire to sup ) him & ,madame ,c----4 ,! conv]sation happ5+ to turn ^u ! affairs ( ,engl&1 ,i ?9k1 my "l1 said ,madame ,c----1 t ! ,p>liam5t ( ,engl& consi/s ( five or six hundr$ ( ! be/-in=m$ m5 ( ! k+dom4 ,true1 madame1 !y are g5]ally suppos$ to be s4 ,:at1 !n1 c be ! reason !y tol]ate s great an absurdity z ! ,*ri/ian religion8 ,i suppose1 madame1 repli$ 8 lord%ip1 x is because !y h n be5 able to sub/itute any?+ bett] 9 its /ead2 :5 !y c1 ,i d n d\bt b 9 _! wisdom !y w readily adopt x4 ,,ii4 ,valu$ z emanat+ f di/+ui%$ ,*ri/ian pione]s4--,paul & ,timo?y1 ! s]vants ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #a74 ,! significance & wor? ( a salutation dep5d ^u ! "* & reputation ( ^? f :om x comes4 ,paul 0 hon\r$ by ! ,philippians z _! fa!r 9 ! ,gospel1 & z "o :o _h won a high di/9ction by 8 conspicu\s abilities & lab\rs 9 o!r sph]es2 & ,timo?y 0 well kn[n to !m z a devot$ m9i/] & fell[-help] ( ! apo/le4 ,words com+ f su* a s\rce w\ld be gratefully welcom$ & fondly *]i%$4 ,paul does n give prom95ce to 8 apo/le%ip1 z 9 ! inscriptions to o!r epi/les4 ,! ,philippians _h already suffici5t pro( ( 8 apo/olic au?ority & p[]4 ,paul & 8 colleagues 7 rev]5c$ z ! s]vants ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,!y ackn[l$g$ subjection1 n to ! man1 b to ,*ri/2 !y liv$ to advance ,8 int]e/s & hon\r1 & f\nd _! highe/ joy 9 ,8 s]vice1 ?\gh att5d$ ) h>d toil1 unreason+ p]secution1 & unp>allel$ suff]+4 ,! ,bapti/ ,mission>y ,society adopt$ = its motto a device f\nd ^u an anci5t m$al repres5t+ a bullock /&+ betwe5 a pl\gh & an alt>1 ) ! inscription ,ready = ei!r1 = toil or = sacrifice4 ,! s]vice ( ,*ri/ is a life ( self-sacrifice2 b t is ! pa?way ( duty1 ( bless+1 ( rew>d1 ( glory4 ,,iii4 ,invokes ! be/[m5t ( great bless+s4--,grace be unto y1 & peace 7v]4 #b74 ,grace & peace are ,div9e gifts1 proce$+ f ,god ! ,fa!r1 z ! orig9al & active ,s\rce ( all bless+s1 & f ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ :o is n[ exalt$ to ! "r h& ( ! ,div9e maje/y to be/[ ^? bless+s ^u ,8 p4 ,grace1 ! unm]it$ fav\r ( ,god1 is ! exhau/less f\nta9 ( all o!r bless+s1 & includes ! ev]-fl[+ /ream ( ! ,holy ,_s's influ5ces2 peace1 ! result ( grace1 is ! tranquillity & joy ( he>t realis$ on reconciliation ) ,god4 ,! v =m ( ?is salutation implies ! union ( ,jew1 ,greek1 & ,g5tile4 ,! ,greek salutation 0 joy1 ak9 to ! ^w = grace4 ,! ,roman 0 heal?1 ! int]m$iate t]m betwe5 grace & peace4 ,! ,hebrew 0 peace1 includ+ bo? temporal & spiritual prosp]ity4 ,! great mission ( ! ,gospel is to spread peace on e>?1 peace ) m51 foll[+ on peace ) ,god4 ,! believ] enjoys peace ev5 9 ! mid/ ( trial & suff]+4 ,"o ( ! m>tyrs1 expos$ to public d]ision 9 an iron cage1 is report$ to h said to a by/&]1 :o express$ surprise at ! *e]fulness he manife/$1 ,y c see ^! b>s1 b y _c he> ! music 9 my consci5ce4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,religion tea*es ! true/ c\rtesy4 #b4 ,! unselfi% he>t wi%es well to all4 #c4 ,t greet+ is ! mo/ g5u9e t recognises ! claims ( ,god4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a1 #b4 ,! ,apo/olic ,greet+4--#a4 ,unity & concord among/ m9i/]s 9 giv+ jo9t te/imony to ! same tru?s & weight to :at !y prea*4 ,prea*]s are 9 a special mann] ! s]vants ( ,*ri/ z be+ :olly & p]petually d$icat$ to ,8 s]vice4 #b4 ,z to make a man int]nally & spiritually holy x is necess>y he be 9 ,*ri/ by fai?1 s to make him ext]nally holy requires a visible & ext]nal union ) ,*ri/ 9 pr(ess+ tru?s relat+ to ,him4 #c4 ,! dignity ( a m9i/] or ( any ,*ur* (fic] does n exempt him f ! necessity ( be+ taught1 exhort$1 reprov$1 & com=t$4 #d4 ,god's grace is ! f\nta9 f :i* peace ) ,god1 ) our own consci5ce1 & all sanctifi$ prosp]ity & peace among ourselves d fl[4 ,9 seek+ ?+s f ,god we look to ,him1 n z /&+ disaffect$ to u & at a di/ance1 b z our ,fa!r4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #a4 ,! ,comm5cem5t ( ! ,gospel at ,philippi4 ,i4 ,to secure ! wide/ diffusion ( ! ,gospel great c5tres %\ld be ! fir/ places *os5 = ! conc5tration ( its =ces4 ,,ii4 ,! ,gospel ( univ]sal adaptation has a _w-wide mission4--,! fir/ ?ree conv]ts embrac$ diff]5t nationalities1 employm5ts1 social grades1--,lydia1 ! ori5tal trad]1 ! ,grecian female slave & soo?say]1 ! ,roman keep] ( ! prison4 ,*ri/ has demoli%$ all b>ri]s to ! ex]cise ( ,div9e m]cy4 ,,iii4 ,! duty & privilege ( ,*ri/ian p>5ts to consecrate _! *ildr5 & home to ,*ri/ 7,acts xvi4 #ae1 #cc1 #cd1 #dj74 ,,iv4 ,civic di/9ctions subord9at$ to ,*ri/ w fur!r ! ,gospel & adorn ! ,*ri/ian "n4--,paul's ,roman citiz5%ip ga9$ 8 fre$om & sil5c$ 8 enemies4 ,8 *a9 connects ! hi/ory ( ,rome & ,philippi4 ,! ,*ri/ian's _s c defy ! inn] prison to suppress its praise or pray] 7,acts xvi4 #be74 ,v]4 #b4 ,god our ,fa!r4--,*ri/ aim$ at rais+ m5 f ! bondage ( m]e s]vants into ! fre$om ( sons4 ,he taught t ,god our ,fa!r 0 h5ce=? to be-- ,i4 ,! sole ,model ( p]fection4 7,matt4 vi4 #dh74 ,,ii4 ,! sole ,rew>d] ( almsgiv+4 7,matt4 vi4 #d74 ,,iii ,! sole ,he>] ( pray] 7,matt4 vi4 #f74 ,,iv4 ,! sole ,obs]v] ( fa/+s 7,matt4 vi4 #ah74 ,v4 ,! sole ,provid] ( daily wants 7,matt4 vi4 #bf-cc74--,lay ,prea*]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #c-h4 ,eulogy ( ,*ri/ian ,excell5ce-- ,i4 ,prompt$ by pleasant memories ( fai?ful co-op]ation 9 ,*ri/ian "w4--,i ?ank my ,god ^u e remembrance ( y1 4 4 4 = y\r fell[%ip 9 ! gospel f ! fir/ day until n[1 4 4 4 inasmu* z bo? 9 my bonds1 & 9 ! def5ce & confirmation ( ! gospel1 ye all are p>tak]s ( my grace 7v]s4 #c1 #e1 #g74 ,! apo/le rememb]s ) joy ! way 9 :i* ! ,philippians fir/ receiv$ ! ,gospel1 ! effect x produc$ ^u _! lives1 ! eag]ness ) :i* !y ent]$ into 8 plans = its wid] propagation1 ! lib]ality1 ?\gh n !mselves a ri* p1 !y %[$ to _! ne$y bre?r5 9 o!r ,*ur*es1 ! affectionate atta*m5t !y display$ t[>ds himself1 ! help !y af=d$ him :5 9 imprisonm5t1 & ! _m ways 9 :i* !y *e]fully co-op]at$ ) him 9 ! def5ce & e/abli%m5t ( ! tru?4 ,!y _h lab\r$1 suff]$1 triumph$1 & rejoic$ toge!r4 ,! apo/le's eulogy ( _! "* 0 n flatt]y1 b sob] & j comm5dation ( tri$ & /]l+ excell5cies4 ,our happie/ memories--memories t become m vivid z life advances--are ( ^? days 9 :i* we lab\r$ mo/ e>ne/ly 9 ! s]vice ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,spr+s f a lov+ appreciation & t5d] ,*ri/ian solicitude4--,ev5 z x is meet = me to ?9k ?us ( y all1 because ,i h y 9 my he>t4 4 4 4 ,= ,god is my record1 h[ greatly ,i long aft] y all 9 ! b[els ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]s4 #g1 #h74 ,!re 0 some?+ ab\t ! ,philippians t captivat$ ! he>t ( ! apo/le4 ,he lov$ !m because !y lov$ 8 ,ma/]1 & because !y s\ght to spread ! ,gospel he prea*$4 ,love begets love1 & !re is no p[] 9 unit+ he>ts l ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,! love ( ! apo/le 0 manife/$ 9 a ye>n+ desire = _! advancem5t 9 p]sonal godl9ess4 ,all real spiritual love1 says ,al=d1 is b a portion ( ,*ri/'s love :i* ye>ns 9 all :o are unit$ to ,him4 ,*ri/ian love is n m]e self-indulg5ce ( a p]sonal feel+2 its unselfi%ness is evid5t 9 seek+ to advance ! highe/ spiritual int]e/s ( ! p]son lov$4 ,x is some?+ m ?an a ref9$ & noble s5tim5t4 ,! f9e/ feel+ may be v sup]ficial4 ,"s fri5ds 7 dr9k+ tea "o ev5+ at ! home ( ,mr4 ,mack5zie1 ! au?or ( ,! ,man ( ,feel+1 & wait$ = "s "t = 8 arrival4 ,at l5g? he came 9 heat$ & excit$1 & exclaim$3 ,:at a glori\s ev5+ ,i h _h6 ,!y ?\ght he spoke ( ! wea!r1 :i* 0 s+ul>ly beautiful2 b he w5t on to detail ! int5se enjoym5t he _h _h 9 witness+ a cock-fight4 ,mrs4 ,mack5zie li/5$ "s "t 9 sil5ce2 !n1 look+ up 9 8 face1 %e rem>k$ 9 h] g5tle voice1 ,oh1 ,h>ry1 ,h>ry1 y\r feel+ is all on pap]6 ,,iii4 ,/r5g!n$ by ! assurance ( increas+ ,*ri/ian devotion4--,be+ confid5t ( ?is v ?+1 t ,he :i* ha? begun a good "w 9 y w p]=m x until ! day ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #f74 ,ev5 man1 fickle z he is1 does n beg9 "w at r&om & )\t purpose2 "s "t or o!r he hopes to f9i% x4 ,b ,god1 :o beg9s ! "w ( ! new spiritual creation 9 ! s\l1 is con/antly /riv+ to f9i% x1 until x %all be pres5t$ p]fect at ! day ( ,*ri/4 ,! apo/le _h no d\bt ab\t ! ,div9e work+1 & he rejoic$ 9 ! evid5ce he _h t 8 conv]ts 7 increas+ 9 spiritual f]v\r & devotion4 ,fai?fulness to ,god /r5g!ns fidelity 9 e duty ( life4 ,on bo>d ! flag-%ip ( a celebrat$ comm&] a compla9t 0 made by ! capta9 aga9/ a numb] ( ! crew = di/urb+ ! %ip's company by frequ5t noises4 ,! admiral ord]$ an inquiry to be made4 ,! accusation 0 t ^! m5 7 ,me?odi/s1 & t :5 _! wat* 0 bel[ !y 7 9 ! con/ant habit ( read+ ! ,bible to ea* o!r al\d1 ( frequ5tly jo9+ 9 social pray] & s++ ( psalms & hymns4 ,aft] ! /atem5t _h be5 prov$1 ! admiral ask$1 ,:at is ! g5]al conduct ( ^! m5 on deck--ord]ly or disob$i5t1 cleanly or ! contr>y8 ,always ord]ly1 ob$i5t1 & cleanly1 0 ! reply4 ,:5 ! wat* is call$1 d !y l+]1 or are !y ready8 ,always ready at ! fir/ call4 ,y h se5 ^! m5 9 battle1 sir2 d !y /& to _! guns or %r9k8 ,!y are ! mo/ intrepid m5 9 ! %ip1 my "l1 & w die at _! po/4 ,let !m alone1 !n1 0 ! decisive answ] ( ?is magnanim\s comm&]2 if ,me?odi/s are su* m51 ,i wi% t all my crew 7 ,me?odi/s4 ,,iv4 ,express$ 9 ?anksgiv+ & joy\s pray]4--,i ?ank my ,god 4 4 4 always 9 e pray] ( m9e = y all1 mak+ reque/ ) joy 7v]s4 #c1 #d74 ,joy is ! *>act]i/ic feature 9 ?is epi/le1 z love is 9 t to ! ,ephesians4 ,love & joy are ! two fir/fruits ( ! ,_s4 ,joy gives especial animation to pray]s4 ,x m>k$ ! apo/le's high op9ion ( !m1 t !re 0 almo/ ev]y?+ 9 !m to give him joy1 & almo/ no?+ to give him pa9 7,fausset74 ,! lab\r ( pray] is sure1 if p]si/$ 91 to m]ge into ! joy ( pray]4 ,pray] is a bless+ to o!rs z well z to ourselves4 ,! fa!r ( ,sir ,philip ,sydney enjo9$ ^u 8 son1 :5 he w5t to s*ool1 nev] to neglect ?\ghtful pray]4 ,x 0 gold5 advice1 & d\btless 8 fai?ful ob$i5ce to ! precept help$ to make ,philip ,sydney ! pe]less fl[] ( knigh?ood1 & ! /a9less man t he 0--a man = :om1 mon?s aft] 8 dea?1 e g5tleman 9 ,engl& wore m\rn+4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ian excell5ce is a reflection ( ! "* ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,*ri/ian excell5ce is acquir$ by pray+ & work+4 #c4 ,g5u9e ,*ri/ianity is its own be/ eulogy4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #c4 ,happy ,memories4 ,i4 ,^? t are prompt$ by ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,^? t recall ! pa/ joy ( h>ve/4 ,,iii4 ,^? t /ill l9k u 9 association ) di/ant b k9dr$ spirits4 ,,iv4 ,^? t evoke p]5nial gratitude to ,god4 ,v4 ,^? t enri* our own moral wor?4--,lay ,prea*]4 ,v]s4 #d1 #e4 ,fell[%ip 9 ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,*ri/ian m9i/]s h a claim to ma9t5ance f ! p4 ,,ii4 ,fell[%ip is mak+ ano!r a fell[-p>tak] ( :at belongs to u4 ,,iii4 ,! apo/le ,paul :ile claim+ 8 privilege 0 cauti\s 9 us+ x4 ,,iv4 ,! volunt>y sy/em has advantages1 b great] disadvantages4--,ar*bi%op ,:ately4 ,v]4 #d4 ,mak+ reque/ ) joy4 ,pure ,joy-- ,i4 ,spr+s f ,div9e communications4 ,,ii4 ,succe$s a previ\s sorr[4 ,,iii4 ,is sup]ior to human surr\nd+s4 ,,iv4 ,is su/a9$ by answ]$ pray]4--,lay ,prea*]4 ,v]4 #e4 ,true ,gospel ,fell[%ip4 ,i4 ,lives :i* adorn x4 ,,ii4 ,he>ts :i* beat = x4 ,,iii4 ,lips :i* te/ify = x4 ,,iv4 ,h&s :i* "w = x4 ,v4 ,gifts :i* ext5d x4--,ibid4 ,v]4 #f4 ,gr\nds ( ,confid5ce 9 ! ,believ]'s ,salvation4 ,i4 ,t ! ,philippians p]sev]$ 9 ! mid/ ( great difficulties1 opposition1 & p]secution4 ,,ii4 ,t _! p]sev]+ fell[%ip 9 ! ,gospel _h be5 *>act]is$ by great purity & consi/5cy ( ,*ri/ian life4 ,,iii4 ,t !y gave evid5ces ( zeal = ! propagation ( religion & ( lib]ality 9 contribut+ ( _! worldly sub/ance to ?is end4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,?is doctr9e af=ds com=t & hope to /ruggl+ ,*ri/ians4 #b4 ,! gr\nds ( assurance =bid presumptu\s confid5ce & /imulate to wat*fulness & ef=t4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,! ,p]sev]ance ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,i4 ,i %all adduce "s ( ! pr9cipal argum5ts 9 support ( ! doctr9e ( ! p]sev]ance ( ! sa9ts4--#a4 ,! decree ( election4 #b4 ,! m]it ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s & dea?4 #c4 ,! int]cession ( ,*ri/4 #d4 ,! promises ( ,god4 #e4 ,! con/itution ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 #f4 ,! /atem5ts ( ,scripture 9 reg>d to ! con/ant indwell+ ( ! ,holy ,_s 9 all believ]s4 ,,ii4 ,i %all consid] "s ( ! mo/ plausible objections :i* h be5 urg$ aga9/ ?is doctr9e4--#a4 ,t "s ( ! mo/ em95t sa9ts h fall5 into v griev\s s9s4 ,!y did n fall totally & f9ally4 #b4 ,t _m :o 7 long reg>d$ z true ,*ri/ians d 9 po9t ( fact f9ally apo/atise4 ,!y nev] 7 true ,*ri/ians4 #c4 ,t !re are 9 ,scripture _m e>ne/ exhortations to wat*fulness1 & _m awful w>n+s aga9/ apo/asy4 ,god works by means & motives4 #d4 ,t believ]s be+ assur$ ( _! ultimate recov]y w be enc\rag$ to s94 ,! p]sev]ance ( ! sa9ts is p]sev]ance 9 hol9ess4 7#a7 ,has a good "w begun 9 y8 7#b7 ,if s1 rememb] t :ile ! p]sev]ance ( ! sa9ts is promis$ z a privilege1 x is also enjo9$ z a duty4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #i-aa4 ,a ,pray] = ,*ri/ian ,love-- ,i4 ,t x may be regulat$ by k & discretion4--,& ?is ,i pray1 t y\r love may ab\nd 4 4 4 9 k & 9 all judgm5t 7v]4 #i74 #a4 ,s z to te/ :at is be/4--,t ye may approve ?+s t are excell5t 7v]4 #aj7--te/ ?+s t diff]4 ,two faculties ( ! m9d are to be br\ght into ex]cise--k1 ! acquisitive faculty2 & judgm5t1 ! p]ceptive faculty4 ,love is n a wild1 ignorant en?usiasm1 b ! w>m affection ( a he>t1 guid$ by ext5sive & accurate k1 & by a cle>1 spiritual p]ception4 ,f a numb] ( good ?+s we select & utilise ! be/4 #b4 ,s z to ma9ta9 a blameless life4--,t ye may be s9c]e & )\t (f5ce till ! day ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #aj74 ,be s transp>5t 9 he>t & life z nei!r to give or take (f5ce1 & :5 exam9$ 9 ! light ( ! day ( ,*ri/ to be adjudg$ blameless4 ,to live a useful & holy life we mu/ bo? ?9k & feel aright4 ,love w ev] prompt u to ! holie/ conduct & to ! be/ "w4 ,i once ask$ a di/+ui%$ arti/1 said ,boree1 :at place he gave to lab\r 9 art4 ',lab\r is ! beg9n+1 ! middle1 & ! end ( art1' 0 ! answ]4 ,i turn$ to ano!r & inquir$1 ',:at d y consid] z ! great =ce 9 art8' ',love1' 0 ! reply4 ,9 ^! two answ]s ,i f\nd b "o tru?4 ,,ii4 ,t x may /imulate ! gr[? ( a high ,*ri/ian "*4--#a4 ,a high ,*ri/ian "* is ! outcome ( righte\s pr9ciples4 ,be+ fill$ ) ! fruits--! fruit--( righte\sness4 ,all ,*ri/ian virtues are f ! "o common root ( ! ,_s4 ,x is ,he :o plants !m 9 ! he>t1 fo/]s _! gr[?1 br+s !m to p]fection1 & fills ! s\l ) !m z ! trees are lad5 ) rip5$ fruit4 ,! apo/le prays = m love1 because love impels u to act righte\sly 9 all ?+s1 ev5 9 ! m9or affairs ( life4 ,j z ! quality ( life1 says ,macl>51 may be z p]fect 9 ! m9ute/ animalcul1 ( :i* !re may be millions 9 a cubic in* & g5]ations may die 9 an h\r--j z p]fect 9 ! smalle/ insect z 9 behemo?1 bigge/ born ( e>?1 s righte\sness may be z completely embodi$1 z p]fectly set =?1 z fully op]ative 9 ! t9ie/ action t ,i c d1 z 9 ! l>ge/ t an immortal _s c be set to p]=m4 ,! circle t is 9 a gnat's eye is z true z circle z ! "o t holds )9 its sweep all ! />s1 & ! sph]e t a dewdrop makes is z p]fect a sph]e z t ( ! _w4 ,all duties are ! same :i* are done f ! same motives2 all actions :i* are n s done are all alike s9s4 #b4 ,a ,high ,*ri/ian "* hon\rs ,god4--,:i* are by ,jesus ,*ri/1 unto ! glory & praise ( ,god 7v]4 #aa74 ,! righte\sness :i* exalts man hon\rs ,god4 ,x is a practical manife/ation ( ! grace communicat$ ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/1 & adorns ! doctr9e :i* is accord+ to godl9ess4 ,!re are ^? :o live sob]ly & righte\sly 9 ?is pres5t _w2 b :at ab\t _! duty to ,god8 ,god is n 9 all _! ?\ghts4 ,t !re has be5 no acceptance into _! lives ( ,*ri/--)\t :i* acceptance ,god is a /rang] to u & we /rang]s to ,god1 no consecration to ,*ri/1 no ref]r+ to ,8 w1 no love to ,8 p]son1 & no zeal = ,8 glory--( all ?is !y are p]fectly aw>e4 ,& ! ?\ght ( _! he>t is1 t ! omission is ( no great consequ5ce1 & s long z !y live sob]ly & righte\sly1 x matt]s little or no?+ :e!r !y d or d n live godly4 ,! p[] lack+ is t = :i* ! apo/le prays--! p[] ( love1 :ole-he>t$ love to ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,t x may be enjoy$ 9 ev]-increas+ measure4--,& ?is ,i pray1 t y\r love may ab\nd yet m & m 7v]4 #i74 ,"s "t ago ! public m9d 0 fill$ ) uneas9ess 9 expectation ( a high tide :i* 0 to visit our %ores1 & :i* x 0 fe>$ w\ld "w great mis*ief4 ,z ! "t drew ne>1 ! anxiety increas$4 ,at l5g? ! tide fl[$ 91 rose to its highe/ po9t1 & !n retir$1 be>+ ) x ! fe>s t _h agitat$ ! public m9d4 ,:y ?is al>m8 ,because all "k ! unmanageable1 de/ructive p[] ( wat]1 :5 x once bur/s its b\nds4 ,love1 unlike wat]1 ! m x ab\nds & ov]fl[s ! great] ! b5efits x be/[s4 ,!re is no fe> t we %all love ,god too mu*2 x is our %ame & loss t we love ,him s little4 ,love *afes aga9/ all limitations4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,love is ! ess5ce ( ,*ri/ianity4 #b4 ,love %\ld gov]n e "p ( ! ,*ri/ian life4 #c4 ,love may be augm5t$ by e>ne/ pray]4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #i1 #aj4 ,! ,apo/le's ,pray] = ,ab\nd+ ,love-- ,i4 ,9 its application to ! affections4--,t y\r love may ab\nd yet m & m 7v]4 #i74 #a4 ,love to ,god4--7#a7 ,because ( ! supreme excell5ce ( ,8 "*4 7#b7 ,because ( ,8 g5]\s int]position 9 ! "w ( human r$emption4 7#c7 ,because ( ! b5efits ,he is con/antly be/[+4 #b4 ,love to "o ano!r4--,love promotes bro!rly unity--on5ess ( feel+1 ( aim1 ( ef=t4 ,unity promotes /r5g?4 ,to /r5g? 9 its comb9$ action victory is giv54 #c4 ,love to ! unsav$4--,! law ( ,moses insi/$1 ,?\ %alt love ?y neighb\r2 to :i* ! ,ph>isees made ?is addition1 ,?\ %alt love ?y neighb\r1 & hate ?9e enemy4 ,*ri/ int]prets ! law ( love 9 ! comm&1 ,i say unto y1 ,love y\r enemies4 ,,ii4 ,9 its application to ! intellect4--,9 k & 9 all judgm5t2 t ye may approve ?+s t are excell5t 7v]s4 #i1 #aj74 ,k1 ! faculty to acquire in=mation2 judgm5t1 ! faculty to disc]n its value & use2 ! "o leads to ! s\rces ( tru? & appropriates its /ores1 ! o!r selects & uses :at is acquir$4 ,^! two faculties necess>y--#a4 ,9 judg+ reveal$ tru?4 #b4 ,9 judg+ ,*ri/ian exp]i5ce4 #c4 ,9 select+ :at is be/ 9 all tru?s4 ,,iii4 ,9 its application to ! conduct4--,t ye may be s9c]e & )\t (f5ce till ! day ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #aj74 #a4 ,an inw>d /ate4--,s9c]ity1 transp>5cy ( "*4 #b4 ,an outw>d walk4--,in(f5siv5ess ( conduct4 ,n design$ly giv+ (f5ce2 sacrific+ ev]y?+ b pr9ciple r ?an grieve or mislead a weak bro!r4 #c4 ,p]sev]ance 9 an upright life4--,till ! day ( ,*ri/4 ,?is is ! scorn]'s day2 ! good are hat$ & despis$2 b ! day ( ,*ri/ is com+1 & w rectify all wrongs4 ,a day ( bless+ & hon\r to ! good1 ( confusion & puni%m5t to ! wick$2 ( approval to ! "o1 ( condemnation to ! o!r4 ,v]4 #i4 ,& ?is ,i pray4 ,def9it5ess 9 ,pray]-- ,i4 ,implies a deep consci\sness ( an intellig5tly appreh5d$ ne$4 ,,ii4 ,becom+1 :5 an intellig5t be+ addresses ! ,div9e ,intellig5ce4 ,,iii4 ,ess5tial f ! v nature ( pray]4 ,,iv4 ,af=ds a fix$ gr\nd f ! ex]cise ( fai?4 ,v4 ,embold5s supplication4 ,,vi4 ,inspires hope ( a def9ite response4--,lay ,prea*]4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,t ye may approve ?+s t are excell5t4 ,spiritual ,discrim9ation-- ,i4 ,dem&s ! ex]cise ( ! mo/ intellig5t & s5sitive *>ity4 ,,ii4 ,comm&s a wide field ( ef=t--! bad1 ! good1 ! bett]1 ! be/--9 "*1 life1 doctr9e1 practice1 enjoym5t1 atta9m5t4 ,,iii4 ,implies ! admission & use ( a noble lib]ty ( ?\ght1 judgm5t1 & action4 ,,iv4 ,involves a weighty & f>-rea*+ responsibility4 ,v4 ,is ess5tial to a pure & blameless life4--,ibid4 ,t ye may be s9c]e4 ,! ,value ( ,s9c]ity 9 ,y\?4 ,!re is a false s9c]ity :i* is a comp\nd ( ignorance & ob/9acy4 ,! hea!n may be dev\t & s9c]e 9 8 idolatry1 b he is a hea!n /ill4 ,! ,mahometan may be dev\t & s9c]e 9 8 wor%ip ( ! "o ,god1 b he rejects ! ,*ri/ :o is ! s\rce & sub/ance ( all true religion4 ,! sceptic may be dev\t & e>ne/ 9 8 inve/igation ( ! facts ( ! univ]se2 b he ignores ! great moral tru?s on :i* he /umbles 9 ! c\rse ( 8 inquiries1 & refuses to accept & be influ5c$ by !m4 ,!re is no craze ( ! wilde/ fanatic t may n be adopt$ z an article ( fai?1 if app>5t s9c]ity is to be ! te/ ( its g5u95ess4 ,! fact is1 a man may be s9c]e1 b grossly mi/ak54 ,a s9c]e he>t is t ?r\gh :i* ! light ( ,god %9es1 unimp$$ by duplicity & s91 & is a condition ( he>t obta9$ only by liv+ mu* 9 ! pres5ce & light ( ,god4 ,i4 ,be s9c]e 9 ! se>* aft] tru?4--,tru? mu/ be s\ght = its own sake1 & is reveal$ only to ! humble & s9c]e seek]4 ,x is ( supreme importance to y to f9d ! tru?4 ,tru? has b "o direction & "o goal--x t]m9ates 9 ! radiant pres5ce ( a liv+ p]sonality4 ,:5 y come into ! pres5ce ( tru?1 y come into ! pres5ce ( ,god4 ,tru? has a liv+ embodim5t 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,if y desire a solution ( ! p]plex+ riddles ( life1 if y w\ld und]/& ! pr9ciples on :i* ,god gov]ns ! univ]se1 if y wi% to dissipate ! d\bts t becl\d & h>ass ! m9d1 if y desire re/ & peace ( consci5ce1 & to obta9 /r5g? & inspiration to live a happy1 useful1 & noble life--!n seek ! tru? z x is 9 ,jesus2 & if y are really s9c]e1 y %all n seek 9 va94 ,,ii4 ,be s9c]e 9 y\r social int]c\rse ) "o ano!r4--#a4 ,9 y\r fri5d%ips4 #b4 ,9 y\r promises4 ,,iii4 ,be s9c]e 9 ! s]vice ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,be s9c]e 9 ! cultivation ( y\r own p]sonal piety4 ,*ri/ian ,rectitude-- ,i4 ,consi/s 9 int]nal s9c]ity4--#a4 ,?is involves a conc5trat$ness ( he>t ^u "o object4 #b4 ,a ?or\ghness ( life's uni=mity to t "o object4 #c4 ,an uno/5tati\s b manife/ integrity4 #d4 ,! complet5ess ( t manife/ation %\ld be proportionate to ! brightness ( ! te/+ light4 ,,ii4 ,consi/s 9 ext]nal blamelessness4--#a4 ,)\t be+ f\nd guilty ( (f5ce4 #b4 ,)\t giv+ (f5ce4 #c4 ,)\t tak+ (f5ce4 ,,iii4 ,consi/s 9 a pres5t /ate ( life1 ) a glori\s future de/9ation4--,t ye may be )\t (f5ce till ! day ( ,*ri/4 #a4 ,!n life %all be judg$4 #b4 ,life %all be made manife/4 #c4 ,rectitude ( life %all be approv$4 #d4 ,rectitude ( life %all be rew>d$4--,lay ,prea*]4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,fruits ( ,righte\sness4 ,i4 ,! nature ( righte\sness4--#a4 ,sometimes ! t]m ref]s to ! ,div9e ,be+1 & signifies ! purity ( ,8 nature & ! p]fection ( ,8 works4 #b4 ,"h x signifies p]sonal hol9ess4 ,,ii4 ,! fruits ( righte\sness4--#a4 ,*ri/ian righte\sness is productive ( graci\s fruits4 ,^! fruits are int]nal 9 ! he>t1 & ext]nal 9 ! life4 #b4 ,! fruits ( righte\sness are abundant & progressive4--,be+ fill$ ) ! fruits4 ,,iii4 ,! ,au?or ( righte\sness4--,:i* are by ,jesus ,*ri/4 #a4 ,righte\sness is pur*as$ by ,*ri/ z our ,r$eem]4 #b4 ,is d]iv$ f ,him z our ,savi\r4 ,,iv4 ,! results ( righte\sness4--,unto ! glory & praise ( ,god4 #a4 ,righte\sness is to ! glory & praise ( ,god 9 ! s*eme ( r$emption4 #b4 ,9 ! subjects ( r$emption4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,?is subject %\ld /imulate our desires4 #b4 ,promote our devotion4 #c4 ,inspire u ) praise4--,!ological ,sket* ,book4 ,spiritual ,atta9m5t4 ,i4 ,righte\sness ( he>t prec$es righte\sness ( life4 ,,ii4 ,righte\sness ( he>t is self-dissem9at+4--#a4 ,its fruit is liv+4 #b4 ,( h>moni\s unity4 #c4 ,luxuriant4 ,,iii4 ,righte\sness ( he>t is ! only ?+ t c fill ! capacities ( man4 ,,iv4 ,fulness ( righte\sness is all ,div9e4--#a4 ,9 its s\rce4 #b4 ,9 its m$ium ( communication4 ,by ,jesus ,*ri/4 #c4 ,9 its end4 ,unto ! glory & praise ( ,god4 ,glory be=e m53 praise among m54--,lay ,prea*]4 ,div9e ,culture4 ,i4 ,! field4--,! lov+ he>t4 ,,ii4 ,! se$4--,righte\sness4 ,,iii4 ,! fruit4--,abundant4 ,,iv4 ,! ,husb&man4--,jesus ,*ri/4 ,v4 ,! end4--,! glory & praise ( ,god4--,ibid4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ab-ah4 ,! ,gospel ,irrepressible-- ,i4 ,not)/&+ ! circumscrib$ opportunities ( its ag5ts4--#a4 ,_! suff]+s = ! ,gospel call att5tion to its claims4 ,! ?+s :i* happ5$ unto me h fall5 out r into ! fur!rance ( ! gospel2 s t my bonds 9 ,*ri/ are manife/ 9 all ! palace1 & 9 all o!r places 7v]s4 #ab1 #ac74 ,x might seem to ! ,philippians t ! imprisonm5t ( ,paul w\ld be unfav\rable to ! ,gospel & prev5t its spread4 ,he %[s !re 0 no gr\nd = t fe>2 b t ! ,gospel 0 becom+ kn[n 9 qu>t]s :i*1 b = 8 imprisonm5t1 x 0 n likely to ga9 access4 ,! palace ref]r$ to 0 ! prtorium1 or b>rack ( ! prtorian gu>ds atta*$ to ! palace ( ,n]o on ! ,palat9e ,hill 9 ,rome4 ,! regul> *anges ( gu>ds 0 con/antly furni%+ new auditors = ! irrepressible prea*]1 & he did n fail to zeal\sly improve 8 opportunities4 ,?us ! ,gospel1 :i* ! malice & bigotry ( ! ,jews s\ght to suppress1 f\nd its way into ,cs>'s h\sehold1 & ultimately captur$ ! ,roman empire = ,*ri/4 ,! p]secutions ( ! ,gospel h be5 ! be/ help]s ( its success4 #b4 ,_! suff]+s = ! ,gospel /imulate ! zeal ( its propagators4--,_m ( ! bre?r51 4 4 4 wax+ confid5t by my bonds1 are mu* m bold to speak ! ^w )\t fe> 7v]4 #ad74 ,! =titude ( ! apo/le 9 suff]+1 & 8 unwe>i$ ef=ts to prea* ! ,gospel1 increas$ ! c\rage ( 8 fell[-help]s 9 ! same good "w4 ,! suff]+s ( ! ,gospel pione]s contribut$ to ! spread & triumph ( ! tru?4 ,! blood ( ,scotl&'s proto-m>tyr1 ! noble ,patrick ,hamilton1 & ! memory ( 8 dy+ pray]1 ,h[ long1 ,o ,"l1 %all d>kness cov] ?is realm8 fom5t$ ! "y ,re=mation life ov] a comp>atively sil5t g]m9at+ p]iod ( m ?an tw5ty ye>s4 ,knox1 & ) him ,scotl&1 k9dl$ at ! pile ( ,george ,wi%>t4 ,&rew ,melville caught ! fall+ mantle ( ,knox4 ,:5 ,ri*>d ,cam]on fell at ,aird's ,moss--z if 9 answ] to 8 own pray]s z ! action began1 ,"l1 sp>e ! gre5 & take ! ripe6--all ! m /r5u\sly /rove ,c>gill1 till he too1 9 ! foll[+ ye>1 seal$ ! tru? ) 8 blood4 ,& m foll[$1 & yet m1 ?r\gh t la/ & wor/ decade ( ! pitiless /orm kn[n z1 by emphasis1 ! kill+ "t4 ,?r\gh ^? t]rible ye>s ,p$5 dragg$ out a liv+ dea?1 & z he ?\ght ( ,cam]on1 n[ at re/1 (t5 exclaim$1 ,oh to be ) ,rit*ie6 ,"y ,r5wick too caught up ! torn flag1 nobly say+1 ,!y are b /&>d-be>]s :o h fall52 ! ,ma/] lives4 ,?us "o aft] ano!r on blood-/a9$ scaffold1 or on blood-soak$ field1 fell ! preci\s se$-gra91 to rise 9 h>ve/s manifold1 till j at ! d>ke/ h\r be=e ! dawn ( ,r5wick's m>tyrdom clos$ ! r$ roll 9 #afhh--! ye> ( ! revolution--& ! se$ s long s[n 9 te>s 0 reap$ 9 joy4 ,,ii4 ,x is prea*$ f a v>iety ( motives4--#a4 ,"s prea* ! ,gospel f ! love ( controv]sy4 ,"s inde$ prea* ,*ri/ ( envy & /rife 4 4 4 ( cont5tion1 n s9c]ely1 suppos+ to add affliction to my bonds 7v]s4 #ae1 #af74 ,! ,judais+ tea*]s1 tak+ advantage ( ! abs5ce ( ! apo/le1 s\ght to propagate _! errone\s !ories ( ! ,gospel1 & to annoy ! apo/le by depreciat+ 8 au?ority & 8 prea*+4 ,!y aim$ n s mu* at w9n+ s\ls = ,*ri/1 z at exalt+ !mselves1 & ga9+ cr$5ce to _! corrupt op9ions4 ,!y argu$ t ,jesus ( ,naz>e? 0 ! ,k+ ( ,israel1 hop+ !reby to exasp]ate ! ,roman gov]nm5t aga9/ ,paul1 :o prea*$ ! same tru?1 ?\gh 9 a diff]5t s5se1 & to cause increas$ pa9 to ! apo/le by insi/+ ^u ! obligation ( ob$i5ce to ! law 9 ord] to salvation4 ,yet 9 oppos+ ! ,gospel !y /at$ "s ( its lead+ tru?s1 if only to refute !m4 ,controv]sy is (t5 a wa/e ( /r5g?4 ,!y are small1 insignificant be+s :o qu>rel (t5e/4 ,!re's a magnific5t bre$ ( cattle 9 ! ,vale ( ,clwyd1 ! mo/ beautiful vale 9 ,wales4 ,!y h sc>cely any horns b abundance ( meat2 yet if y asc5d ! hills on e side1 !re on ! heights y f9d a bre$ :i* gr[s sc>cely any?+ b horns1 & f morn+ to night all y he> is ! con/ant d9 ( cla%+ weapons4 ,s !re are _m ,*ri/ians :o live on ! heights1 ! cold & b>r5 heights ( controv]sy4 ,ev]y?+ !y eat gr[s into horns1 ! /r5g? ( :i* !y are con/antly te/+4 #b4 ,"s prea* ! ,gospel f ! highe/ reg>d = its l(ty message4--,"s also ( goodwill 4 4 4 ( love1 kn[+ t ,i am set appo9t$ ( ,god = ! def5ce ( ! gospel 7v]s4 #ae1 #ag74 ,an int5se love ( ! ,gospel & ( ! ,*ri/ ( ! ,gospel is ! be/ prep>ation = prea*+ x4 ,prea*+ to be effectual mu/ be v>i\s z nature4 ,! sun w>ms at ! same mom5t t x enlight5s2 & unless religi\s tru? be address$ at once to ! reason & to ! affections1 unless x k9dles :ile x guides1 x is a useless spl5d\r1 x leaves ! he>t b>r51 x produces no fruits ( godl9ess4 ,prea*+ %\ld help u to a high] life4 ,a man once he>d an affect+ s]mon1 & :ile highly comm5d+ x 0 ask$ :at he rememb]$ ( x4 ,truly1 he repli$1 ,i rememb] no?+ at all2 b x made me resolve to live bett]1 & by ,god's grace ,i w4 ,,iii4 ,! propagation ( ! ,gospel by any means is matt] ( f]v5t joy4--,:at !n8 not)/&+1 4 4 4 ,*ri/ is prea*$2 & ,i !re9 d rejoice1 yea1 & w rejoice 7v]4 #ah74 ,! false tea*]s gloat$ ov] ,paul's mis=tune1 & ?\ght to tr\ble him by _! way ( pres5t+ ! ,gospel4 ,b ! proclamation ( ,*ri/1 h[ev] done1 r\s$ att5tion1 & c\ld n b be ( s]vice4 ,! apo/le rejoic$ 9 ! good result ( _! bad int5tions4 ,! success ( ! ,gospel 9 any place & by any means1 :5 t success is real1 is always a cause ( rejoic+ to ! good4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,gospel has a message = all classes4 #b4 ,its fai?ful proclamation involves difficulty & suff]+4 #c4 ,its int]e/s are (t5 promot$ f mix$ motives4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ab-ad4 ,*ri/ian ,boldness4 ,i4 ,di/+ui% ,*ri/ian boldness f its c\nt]feits1 & set =? "s ( its lead+ attributes4--,!re is a false & hurtful boldness aris+ f--#a4 ,ignorance4 #b4 ,a bad judgm5t4 #c4 ,native ra%ness4 #d4 ,! pride ( c\rage :i* scorns to fe> ! face ( man4 #e4 ,m]e natural resolution4 #f4 ,a wilful ob/9acy4 #g4 ,a dom9e]+ _s4 ,! boldness :i* ,god approves mu/ be *iefly drawn f o!r s\rces & possess high] & m e!real attributes4 #a4 ,x mu/ be bottom$ on holy love--love to ,god & love to man4 #b4 ,x mu/ be humble4 #c4 ,mu/ be delicate & reg>dful ( all ! rules ( decorum4 #d4 ,mu/ be wise1 discreet1 & prud5t4 #e4 ,mu/ be fai?ful4 #f4 ,mu/ be gr\nd$ n m]ely on self-d5ial & submission to ! w ( ,god1 b on humble confid5ce 9 ,him4 ,,ii4 ,"s motives to r\se u to ?is holy & elevat$ frame & to a correspond+ c\rse ( conduct4--#a4 ,?is ,*ri/ian h]oism is absolutely necess>y to cle> up ! evid5ces ( our own piety4 #b4 ,)\t ris+ up to ?is h]oic & active zeal we _c be fai?ful to ,god & our g5]ation4 #c4 ,e/imate ! importance ( ?is duty by consid]+ :at w\ld be ! effect if all pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians 7 ?us intrepid & fai?ful4 #d4 ,9 _m in/ances fe> is altoge!r gr\ndless1 & is ! m]e sugge/ion ( indol5ce4 #e4 ,= want ( fai?ful admonition & entreaty _m may h p]i%$4--,e4 ,d4 ,griff94 ,v]4 #ab4 ,! ,developm5t ( ,ev5ts 9 a ,consecrat$ ,life-- ,i4 ,is ! "w ( an ov]-rul+ ,provid5ce4 ,,ii4 ,produces />tl+ results1 disappo9t+ alike to ! hopes ( ! enemy & ! fe>s ( fri5ds4 ,,iii4 ,:atev] may be its />t+-po9t atta9s its end 9 ! fur!rance ( ! ,gospel4 ,,iv4 ,illu/rates h[ moral pr9ciples :5 tri$ 9 suff]+ become mighti] =ces 9 ! _w's evangelisation4 ,v4 ,a pl$ge t fell[%ip ( suff]+ ) ,*ri/ %all be foll[$ by a fell[%ip ( glory4--,lay ,prea*]4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,moral ,influ5ce4 ,i4 ,paul's moral influ5ce ex]t$ a mighty p[] "u ! mo/ disadvantage\s circum/ances--9 bonds4 ,,ii4 ,) a v limit$ opportunity--"o soldi] daily4 ,,iii4 ,^u a class ( m9d & he>t n easily impress$--! gu>d :i* _h *>ge ( him4 ,,iv4 ,?r\gh\t ! city--not)/&+ ! re/ra9ts ( 8 own hir$ h\se4 ,v4 ,rea*+ ! fur!r field by fir/ fully cultivat+ ! "o at h&4--,ibid4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,! ,m9i/ry ( ,paul's ,bonds4 ,i4 ,x 0 loyal to 8 ,roman citiz5%ip 7,acts xxvi4 #ca1 #cb74 ,,ii4 ,*ri/-l1 x 0 sil5t amid provocation1 self-sacrific+1 p]suasive4 ,,iii4 ,x 0 fruitful 9 ! fur!rance ( ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,by prea*+ x "u ! %ad[ ( ,n]o's palace4 #b4 ,by int5sify+ ! love ( x & zeal = x 9 ! he>ts ( ! bre?r54 ,,iv4 ,x illu/rates h[ ,*ri/ c erect a pulpit = ,himself 9 ! v camp ( ! enemy1 & put a voice = ,8 glory ev5 into *a9s4--,lay ,prea*]4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,a ,spuri\s ,m9i/ry4 ,i4 ,! elem5ts =mative ( x4--#a4 ,an imp]fect appreh5sion ( ,*ri/'s mission4 #b4 ,a total abs5ce ( ,*ri/'s _s4 #c4 ,?\ght & sympa?y n>r[$ by e>ly prejudice & preconceiv$ ideas4 #d4 ,*ri/ made subs]vi5t to ! doctr9es1 ritual1 & hi/ory ( a sy/em4 ,,ii4 ,! results insep>able f x4--#a4 ,! cross degrad$ into a rally+ po9t = p>ty /rife4 #b4 ,! base/ _s indulg$ "u ! pret5ce ( fulfill+ a sacr$ (fice4 7#a7 ,envy--displeasure at ano!r's good4 7#b7 ,/rife--selfi% rivalry :i* seeks to ga9 ! good belong+ to ano!r4 #c4 ,*ri/ prea*$ m]ely to advance a p>ty4 #d4 ,zeal = propagat+ a cre$ great] ?an to save a lo/ _w4--,ibid4 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ,g]m ( a ,spuri\s ,m9i/ry-- ,i4 ,may exi/ 9 ^? :o zeal\sly prea* ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,consi/s 9 a moral contradiction betwe5 ! he>t ( ! prea*] & ! !me ( 8 disc\rse--cont5ti\sness & ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,produces impurity ( motive 9 ,*ri/ian "w--n s9c]ely4 ,,iv4 ,biases ! judgm5t to expect results :i* are nev] realis$--suppos+4 ,v4 ,inspires aims :i* are un-,*ri/ian--to add affliction to my bonds4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,! ,real & ! ,c\nt]feit 9 ! ,*ri/ian ,m9i/ry4 ,i4 ,!y correspond4--#a4 ,bo? adopt ! ,*ri/ian "n4 #b4 ,bo? utt] ! same %ibbole?4 #c4 ,bo? active 9 prea*+ ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,!y diff]4--#a4 ,9 he>t4 ,cont5tion rules ! "o2 love reigns 9 ! o!r4 #b4 ,9 _s4--,envy & /rife moves ! "o2 goodwill actuates ! o!r4 #c4 ,9 s\rce ( /r5g?4--,love ( p>ty animates ! "o2 wax+ confid5t 9 ! ,"l embold5s ! o!r4 #d4 ,9 aim4--,t ( ! "o is to advance1 x may be1 a lifeless ,*ur*2 t ( ! o!r to propel ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 #e4 ,9 ! dep? & accuracy ( conviction4--,! "o suppos+ to add affliction to my bonds2 ! o!r kn[+ t ,i am set = ! def5ce ( ! gospel4--,lay ,prea*]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ai-bf4 ,! ,noble ,attitude ( a ,suff]] = ! ,tru?4 ,i4 ,! ho/ility ( false bre?r5 t5ds to ! enl>gem5t ( ! tru?1 :atev] may be ! fate ( ! suff]]4--#a4 ,he is assur$ ( p]sonal bless+ f ! ,_s ?r\gh pray]4 ,= ,i "k t ?is %all turn to my salvation ?r\gh y\r pray] & ! supply ( ! ,_s ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ai74 ,! apo/le already sees h[ 8 tr\bles & suff]+ may develop 8 own spiritual life & be a pa?way to ! glories ( heav54 ,by ! pray]s ( ,god's p he looks = an abundant supply ( ! ,_s1 by ^: ag5cy 8 salvation w be p]fect$4 ,! enemies ( ! good man _c rob him ( 8 int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 & suff]+ only adds new lu/re to e ,*ri/ian grace4 ,! ,port ,royali/ exclaim$1 ,let u lab\r & suff]2 we h all et]nity to re/ 94 ,paul1 :o1 fight+ ) wild bea/s1 0 a spectacle to angels & m51 c\ld reckon t ! suff]+s ( ?is pres5t "t are n wor?y to be comp>$ ) ! glory t %all be reveal$ 9 u4 #b4 ,! greatness ( ,*ri/ is set =? by ! c\rage giv5 to ! suff]]1 ?\gh unc]ta9 ( :at awaits him4--,accord+ to my e>ne/ expectation & my hope1 t 9 no?+ ,i %all be a%am$1 b 4 4 4 ,*ri/ %all be magnifi$ 9 my body1 :e!r x be by life1 or by dea? 7v]4 #bj74 ,) ! e>ne/ expectation & hope ( future glory1 ! apo/le _h no ne$ to be a%am$ ( 8 "w = ,god or ( ,god's "w 9 him2 b he reg>d$ 8 suff]+s1 n z a sett+ =? ( 8 own goodness1 b ( ! glory ( ,jesus1 :o gave him /r5g? & =titude to endure4 ,x is 9 tribulation t ! grace ( ,*ri/ is mo/ conspicu\s4 ,! ,r$eem] 0 p]fect$ ?r\gh suff]+2 s are ,8 foll[]s4 ,,ii4 ,! alt]native ( life or dea? pres5ts a problem ! suff]] is unable to solve4--,:at ,i %all *oose ,i wot n4 ,= ,i am 9 a /rait betwixt two 7v]s4 #bb1 #bc74 #a4 ,life has great attractions4--7#a7 ,*ri/ may be fur!r exalt$4 ,= to me to live is ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ba74 ,life is an opportunity = sett+ =? ,*ri/1 & ?is is done by c>efully copy+ ,8 example4 ,z ,i /ood beside "o ( ! wond]ful ,aubusson tape/ries1 says ,eug5e ,/ock1 ,i said to ! g5tleman 9 *>ge1 ',h[ is ?is done8' ,he %[$ me a small loom ) a p>tly f9i%$ web ^u x1 & said t ! weav] /&s beh9d 8 "w1 ) 8 mat]ials by 8 side1 & above him ! picture he is to copy1 exactly ?read = ?read & col\r = col\r4 ,he _c v>y a ?read or a %ade )\t m>r+ 8 picture4 ,x is a glori\s ?+ = u to h a p]fect life = example by :i* to =m our lives4 ,& we _c v>y a hair-bread? f t example )\t injur+ our lives4 7#b7 ,m results ( ,*ri/ian "w may be ga!r$4 ,b if ,i live 9 ! fle%1 ?is is ! fruit ( my lab\r 7v]4 #bb74 ,! be/ use ( life is to employ x 9 work+ = ,god4 ,"w done = ,him w rema9 :5 ! work] is =gott54 ,9 m9i/]ial "w we may g>n] ! mo/ preci\s fruits4 7#c7 ,help may be af=d$ to o!rs4 ,nev]!less to abide 9 ! fle% is m ne$ful = y 7v]4 #bd74 ,paul 0 ! pione] & f\nd] ( ,*ri/ianity among ! ,g5tiles1 & ! "y ,*ur*es look$ to him = lead]%ip & c\nsel4 ,x seem$ e way desirable t = _! sakes 8 life %\ld be cont9u$4 ,no "o felt ?is m ke5ly ?an himself1 ?\gh he 0 assur$ t if t life 0 prematurely t]m9at$ ! cause ( ! ,gospel 0 safe 9 ! h&s ( ,god4 #b4 ,dea? admits to sup]ior advantages4--,to die is ga9 7v]4 #ba74 ,ev5 by 8 dea? ,*ri/ w\ld be glorifi$1 & ! apo/le admitt$ n to %ame or loss1 z 8 enemies suppos$1 b to a /ate ( bless$ rew>d4 ,sorr[ vanqui%$1 lab\r end$1 ,jordan pa/4 ,:y %\ld ,i fe> dea?8 said ,sir ,h5ry ,vane1 z he await$ 8 execution2 ,i f9d x r %r9ks f me ?an ,i f x4 ,dea? w\nds to heal2 ,i s9k1 ,i rise1 ,i reign2 ,spr+ f my fett]s1 fa/5 9 ! skies1 ,:]e bloom+ ,ed5 )]s 9 my sight1 ,dea? gives u m ?an we 9 ,ed5 lo/4--,"y4 ,,iii4 ,! undaunt$ suff]] is confid5t ( cont9u$ opportunities ( advanc+ ! joy ( believ]s 9 ! tru?4--,& hav+ ?is confid5ce1 ,i "k t ,i %all abide & cont9ue ) y all = y\r fur!rance & joy ( fai?1 t y\r rejoic+ may be m abundant 7v]s4 #be1 #bf74 ,?is assurance 0 v]ifi$ by ! apo/le's return to ,philippi on 8 release f 8 fir/ captivity4 ,man is immortal till 8 "w is done4 ,life is %ort1 & e mom5t ( its duration %\ld be sp5t = ,god & ! good ( o!rs4 ,%all we rep9e at our trials :i* are b = a mom5t8 ,we are ne>+ home day by day1 wrote ,g5]al ,gordon4 ,no d>k riv]1 b divid$ wat]s are be=e u1 & !n let ! _w take its portion4 ,du/ x is1 & du/ we w leave x4 ,x is a long1 we>y j\rney1 b we are well on ! way ( x4 ,! ye>ly mile/ones quickly slip by1 & z our days s w our /r5g? be4 ,! s& is fl[+ out ( ! glass1 day & night1 night & day2 %ake x n4 ,y h a "w to d "h1 to suff] ev5 z ,*ri/ suff]$4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! highe/ virtues are n ga9$ )\t suff]+4 #b4 ,suff]+ = ! tru? /r5g!ns our atta*m5t to x4 #c4 ,suff]+ = ! tru? is (t5 a means ( spread+ x4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,*ri/ ! ,*ri/ian's ,life4 ,i4 ,*ri/ 0 ! recognis$ ,s\rce ( ! apo/le's life4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ 0 ! supreme ,object ( ! apo/le's contemplation4 ,,iii4 ,! glory ( ,*ri/ 0 ! great end ( ! apo/le's endeav\rs4--,h4 ,simon4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,! ,*ri/ian's ,life & ,dea?4 ,i4 ,! ,*ri/ian's life4--#a4 ,x is a life 9 ,*ri/4 7#a7 ,begun 9 reg5]ation4 7#b7 ,realis$ by fai?4 7#c7 ,su/a9$ & increas$ by ,div9e k4 #b4 ,x is a life = ,*ri/4--7#a7 ,! example ( ,*ri/ is its model4 7#b7 ,! w ( ,*ri/ is its laws4 7#c7 ,! glory ( ,*ri/ is its end4 ,,ii4 ,! ,*ri/ian's dea?4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian's dea? is a ga9 by be+ depriv$ ( some?+4 7#a7 ,depriv$ ( ! s9ful body4 7#b7 ,fre$ f temptation4 7#c7 ,f 8 enemies4 7#d7 ,f suff]+4 7#e7 ,f dea?4 #b4 ,! ,*ri/ian's dea? is a ga9 by acquir+ some?+4--7#a7 ,accel]at$ lib]ty to wor%ip ,god4 7#b7 ,! ultimate addition ( ! glorifi$ body ) its exalt$ =m & p[]s4 7#c7 ,! bless$ reunion & fell[%ip ) dep>t$ fri5ds4 7#d7 ,! pres5ce & companion%ip ( ,*ri/ = ev]4 ,*ri/ian ,life & ,dea?4 ,i4 ,! apo/le's language exhibits ! prop] scope & "* ( all truly ,*ri/ian life4--,! end & sub/ance ( ! ,*ri/ian life is ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,:at ,*ri/ian dea? is & h[ x ought to be reg>d$4--,dea? is n simply alt]$ life4 ,x is life elevat$ & ennobl$4 ,x is ga9 comp>$ ) life 9 ! fle%4 ,dea? raises ! sa9t to be ) ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,! text puts ,*ri/ian life & dea? be=e u reg>d$ z an alt]native4--,:e!r life be m or less desirable1 less or m desir$1 x %\ld be sp5t "u ! /rong & p5etrat+ assurance t to die is ga94 ,be dea? ev] s desirable1 x is our own fault if ! happ9ess ( life does n m ?an c\nt]balance ! trial ( x4--,j4 ,d4 ,g$54 ,= me to live is ,*ri/4 ,en?usiasm = ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,en?usiasm = ,*ri/ 9 ! home-life4 ,! highe/ duties (t are f\nd ,ly+ ^u ! l[e/ gr\nd2 ,9 hidd5 & unnotic$ ways1 ,9 h\sehold "w on common days1 ,:ate'er is done = ,god alone ,?y ,god acceptable w own4 ,,ii4 ,en?usiasm = ,*ri/ 9 public life4 ,tru/ no future1 h[e'er pleasant1 ,let ! dead pa/ bury its dead2 ,act1 act 9 ! liv+ pres5t1 ,he>t )9 & ,god o'erhead4 ,,iii4 ,en?usiasm = ,*ri/ 9 ,*ur*-life4 ,come1 lab\r on1 ,no "t = re/ till gl[s ! we/]n sky1 ,:ile ! long %ad[s o'er our pa?way lie1 ,& a glad s\nd comes ) ! sett+ sun1 ,s]vants1 well done6 --,j4 ,m4 ,=son4 ,! ,*ri/ian's e/imate ( liv+ & dy+4 ,i4 ,! ,*ri/ian's e/imate ( liv+ %\ld be a life 9 ,*ri/4--#a4 ,a life ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! ,s\rce4 #b4 ,a life ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! ,su/a9]4 #c4 ,a life ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! ,sph]e4 ,,ii4 ,! ,*ri/ian's e/imate ( liv+ %\ld be a life = ,*ri/4--#a4 ,a life sp5t 9 lab\r+ = ,him alone4 #b4 ,a life ( cont9u$ suff]+ = ,him4 #c4 ,a life ( d>+ ev]y?+ = ,him4 ,,iii4 ,! ,*ri/ian's e/imate ( dy+ %\ld be t x is ga94--#a4 ,because dea? leads to clos] & m un9t]rupt$ union ) ,*ri/4 #b4 ,because dea? l&s ! true believ] 9 absolute security4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,9 "s s5se ! utt]ance ( ! apo/le is true ( e ,*ri/ian4 #b4 ,9 its full s5se x is only true ( preem95t ,*ri/ians4 #c4 ,! m x is true ( any1 ! happi] & m useful ,*ri/ians !y are4--,homiletic ,qu>t]ly4 ,! ,believ]'s ,portion 9 bo? ,worlds4 ,i4 ,! believ]'s life4--#a4 ,is orig9at$ by ,*ri/4 #b4 ,is su/a9$ by ,*ri/4 #c4 ,is sp5t to ! glory ( ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,! believ]'s end4--#a4 ,! ga9 ( sorr[s escap$4 #b4 ,! ga9 ( joys secur$4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,improve life4 #b4 ,prep>e = dea?4--,c4 ,clayton1 ,m4,a4 ,v]s4 #bc1 #bd4 ,will+ to wait1 b ready to g4 ,i4 ,! two desires4--#a4 ,to dep>t & be ) ,*ri/4 7#a7 ,! exodus f ?is life by dissolution ( ! body--to dep>t4 7#b7 ,*ri/'s pres5ce ! imm$iate portion ( ,8 p1 :5 _! life on e>? is done--to be ) ,*ri/4 #b4 ,to abide 9 ! fle%4--,x is a natural & lawful desire4 ,! love ( life--x is n necess>y1 x is n lawful to de/roy x4 ,let x alone to ! la/4 ,! way to deal ) x is n to te> x viol5tly out1 s z to h1 or say t y h1 no desire to rema92 b to get1 ?r\gh ! grace ( ! ,_s1 su* a bless$ hope ( ,*ri/'s pres5ce z w gradually balance & at la/ ov]balance ! love ( life1 & make x at ! appo9t$ "t come easily & g5tly away4 ,,ii4 ,a ,*ri/ian balanc$ ev5ly betwe5 ^! two desires4--,i am 9 a /rait betwixt two4 ,! desire to be ) ,*ri/ does n make life unhappy1 because x is balanc$ by ! pleasure ( work+ = ,*ri/ 9 ! _w2 ! desire to "w = ,*ri/ 9 ! _w does n make ! approa* ( dissolution pa9ful1 because x is balanc$ by ! expectation ( be+ soon1 ( be+ ev] ) ! ,"l4 ,,iii4 ,practical ,lessons4--#a4 ,?is "o text is suffici5t to de/roy ! :ole fabric ( ,romi% pray] to dep>t$ sa9ts4 #b4 ,! *ief use ( a ,*ri/ian 9 ! _w is to d good4 #c4 ,y _c be effectively useful to ^? :o are 9 ne$ on e>? unless y hold by fai? & hope to ,*ri/ on high4 #d4 ,liv+ hope ( go+ to be ) ,*ri/ is ! only anodyne :i* has p[] to neutralise ! pa9 ( p>t+ ) ^? de> to u4--,w4 ,arnot4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bg-cj4 ,exhortation to ,*ri/ian ,brav]y4 ,i4 ,to act z become? ,*ri/ian citiz5s4--,only let y\r conv]sation be z become? ! gospel ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #bg74 ,:e!r ! apo/le is able to visit !m aga9 or n1 he exhorts ! ,philippians to att5d dilig5tly to pres5t duties1 & act 9 all ?+s ) ! dignity & fidelity becom+ memb]s ( ! heav5ly commonweal?4 ,! ,*ri/ian f9d+ himself liv+ = a "t 9 ?is _w z 9 a d>k place1 :]e o!r gods are wor%ipp$1 :]e m5 sell !mselves = ga91 :]e he is tempt$ to d z o!rs d1 & is ask$ to coquette ) ! _w1 to m9d e>?ly ?+s1 %\ld at once take 8 /& & say3 ,i _c2 ,i am a citiz5 ( heav51 my affections are set on ?+s above2 ,i _c come d[n to y\r level1 ,i h come out f ! _w & may n t\* ! unclean ?+2 ,i h =m$ o!r ta/es1 h o!r pleasures2 o!r rules regulate my conduct2 ,i _c live z y live1 nor d z y d4 #a4 ,be unit$ 9 spiritual /eadfa/ness4--,t ye /& fa/ 9 "o _s 7v]4 #bg74 ,! ,_s inspires ! highe/ c\rage1 & helps all :o p>take ( ,8 influ5ce to /& fa/ 9 _! integrity4 ,= ,god ha? giv5 u n ! _s ( fe>1 b ( p[] & ( love & ( a s\nd m9d4 #b4 ,e>ne/ly & unit$ly ma9ta9 ! fai?4--,) "o m9d /riv+ toge!r = ! fai? ( ! gospel 7v]4 #bg74 ,) "o s\l1 p5etrat$ by ! same ,_s1 unit$ly /rive to ma9ta9 ! ,gospel 9 its purity1 z x 0 committ$ unto !m4 ,e true believ] %\ld be a valiant *ampion = ! tru?4 ,m5 :o h no settl$ fai? are l ^? birds t frequ5t ! ,gold5 ,horn1 & are to be se5 f ,con/ant9ople1 ( :i* x is said !y are always on ! w+ & nev] re/4 ,no "o ev] saw !m alight on ! wat] or on ! l&2 !y are = ev] pois$ 9 mid-air4 ,! natives call !m lo/ s\ls1 seek+ re/ & f9d+ none4 ,to lose our hold ( ! ,gospel is to be doom$ to unre/ & mis]y4 ,to attempt to /& alone is to c\rt defeat4 ,union is /r5g?4 #c4 ,rememb] ! int]e/ ( y\r religi\s tea*]s 9 y\r endeav\rs4--,t :e!r ,i come & see y1 or else be abs5t1 ,i may he> ( y\r affairs 7v]4 #bg74 ,t anxi\s m9i/] is ev] deeply conc]n$ 9 ! welf>e ( 8 p4 ,he rejoices 9 _! fai?fulness & progress2 he m\rns ov] _! laxity & defeat2 he enc\rages !m 9 _! lab\rs & /ruggles 9 ! spread ( ! tru?4 ,our defection f ! ,gospel is n only a loss to ourselves1 b a disappo9tm5t & sorr[ to o!rs4 ,,ii4 ,to act ) fe>lessness 9 ! mid/ ( oppression4--,& 9 no?+ t]rifi$ by y\r adv]s>ies 7v]4 #bh74 ,opposition %\ld n]ve to m resolute resi/ance4 ,! enemies ( ! good are ! enemies ( ,god1 & ! good man1 ) ,god on 8 side1 ne$ n fe> ei!r _! numb]s or _! f]ocity4 ,"o ( _! anci5t k+s said1 ,! ,lac$monians seldom inquire ! numb] ( _! enemies1 b ! place :]e !y c\ld be f\nd4 ,:5 a c]ta9 capta9 ru%$ 9 ha/e to 8 g5]al & said1 ,! enemy is com+ 9 su* va/ numb]s1 x w be useless to resi/1 ! g5]al repli$1 ,our duty is n to c\nt our enemies1 b to conqu] !m4 ,& conqu] !m !y did4 #a4 ,?is fe>lessness a pro( ( ! inevitable puni%m5t ( _! oppon5ts4--,:i* is to !m an evid5t tok5 ( p]dition 7v]4 #bh74 ,9 cont5d+ hopelessly aga9/ y !y are only ru%+ on to _! own de/ruction4 ,y\r brav]y 9 ! conte/1 & _! own consci\sness ( ! weakness ( _! own cause1 w /rike t]ror into _! he>ts1 s t !y w be easily r\t$4 #b4 ,?is fe>lessness a pro( ( ! salvation ( ! /eadfa/4--,b to y ( salvation1 & t ( ,god 7v]4 #bh74 ,god :o gives c\rage to ! /eadfa/ & helps !m 9 ! conflict1 ensures to !m ! victory4 ,we are n sav$ because we are brave = ,god & tru?1 b ! c\rage\s s\l w n fail ( salvation4 ,,iii4 ,to accept suff]+ = ! tru? z a privilege & a discipl9e4--#a4 ,x is suff]+ = ,*ri/4 ,= unto y x is giv5 9 ! behalf ( ,*ri/1 n only to believe on ,him1 b also to suff] = ,8 sake 7v]4 #bi74 ,suff]+ is no evid5ce ( ! ,div9e displeasure1 b is (t5 a signal pro( ( ! ,div9e reg>d4 ,!re is no virtue 9 ! m]e endurance ( suff]+1 b 9 ! ,*ri/-l _s ) :i* x is borne4 ,!re liv$ 9 a village ne> ,burnley a girl :o 0 p]secut$ 9 h] own home because %e 0 a ,*ri/ian4 ,%e /ruggl$ on bravely1 seek+ /r5g? f ,god1 & rejoic+ t %e 0 a p>tak] ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s4 ,! /ruggle 0 too mu* = h]2 b ,he will$ x s1 & at l5g? h] suff]+s 7 end$4 ,:5 !y came to take (f ! clo!s f h] poor dead body1 !y f\nd a piece ( pap] sewn inside h] dress1 & on x 0 writt51 ,he op5$ n ,8 m\?4 #b4 ,x is suff]+ :i* ! be/ ( m5 h endur$4--,hav+ ! same conflict :i* ye saw 9 me1 & n[ he> to be 9 me 7v]4 #cj74 ,suff]+ = ! tru? l9ks u ) ,paul & 8 contempor>ies1 & ) ! noble army ( m>tyrs 9 all ages4 ,*ri/ has taught u h[ to suff]1 & = ,8 sake we c be> pa9 & calumny )\t compla9+ & )\t retaliation4 ,mrs4 ,%]wood relates t1 pa9$ at see+ ,h5ry ,m>tyn completely pro/rate by 8 torm5tor1 ,sabat1 ! apo/ate1 %e exclaim$1 ,:y subject y\rself to all ?is8 ,rid y\rself ( ?is ,sabat at once4 ,he repli$1 ,n if 8 _s 0 t5 times m acrimoni\s & exasp]at+4 ,!n smil+ 9 8 g5tle1 w9n+ mann]1 he po9t$ upw>ds & :isp]$ 9 l[ & e>ne/ tones1 ,= ,him6 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian _s inspires l(tie/ h]oism4 #b4 ,to /rive to be good excites ! opposition ( ! wick$4 #c4 ,"o true ,*ri/ian h]o is an enc\ragem5t to _m4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #bg4 ,*ri/ian ,consi/5cy4 ,i4 ,! apo/le plead$ = a consi/5t ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian life mu/ be *>act]is$ by tru?fulness4 #b4 ,by love4 #c4 ,by purity4 ,,ii4 ,! apo/le plead$ = a unit$ ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4--#a4 ,?is union 0 necess>y to resi/ _! common adv]s>ies4 #b4 ,to develop _! ,*ri/ian graces4 #c4 ,to e/abli% ! true fai?4 ,,iii4 ,! apo/le plead$ = a zeal\s ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4--#a4 ,?is zeal dem&$ = a noble object4 ,! fai? ( ! gospel4 #b4 ,to be ex]cis$ 9 a comm5dable mann]4 ,/riv+ toge!r4--,j4 ,t4 ,woodh\se4 ,evangelical ,consi/5cy4 ,i4 ,:at t conduct is :i* becomes ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,x mu/ be ! g5u9e result ( ,gospel dispositions4 #b4 ,x mu/ be ma9ta9$ "u ! influ5ce ( ,gospel pr9ciples & 9 ! use ( ,gospel ord9ances4 #c4 ,x mu/ resemble ,gospel patt]ns4 #d4 ,x mu/ be con=mable to ,gospel precepts4 ,,ii4 ,:at obligations are we "u to ma9ta9 ?is conduct4--#a4 ,god requires u to conduct ourselves accord+ to ! ,gospel4 #b4 ,consi/5cy requires x4 #c4 ,our p]sonal com=t requires x4 #d4 ,our connection ) society requires x4 #e4 ,our f9al salvation requires x4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,h[ excell5t is ! ,*ri/ian religion4 #b4 ,h[ illib]al & unreasonable is ! conduct ( ^? :o c5sure ,*ri/ianity on acc\nt ( ! unwor?y actions ( its inconsi/5t pr(essors4--,r4 ,treffry4 ,! ,effects ( ! ,gospel ^u ^? :o receive x4 ,i4 ,illu/rate ! exhortation ( ! apo/le4--#a4 ,! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ is a sy/em :i* assumes & proce$s ^u ! invaluable value ( ! s\l4 #b4 ,:i* assumes & depicts ! dang] & guilt ( ! s\l1 & provides a plan = its imm$iate re/oration to ! ,div9e fav\r4 #c4 ,is a sy/em ( peculi> & au?oritative tru?4 #d4 ,is a sy/em ( godl9ess4 #e4 ,( morals4 #f4 ,( univ]sal *>ity4 ,,ii4 ,! s\rces ( ! apo/le's anxiety4--#a4 ,he desir$ ! ,philippians ?us to act f a reg>d ( ! hon\r ( ! ,gospel & its ,au?or4 #b4 ,out ( a reg>d = ! ,philippians !mselves4 #c4 ,f a reg>d to ! ,g5tiles4 #d4 ,f a reg>d to himself1 8 own peace & 8 own joy4--,t4 ,b9ney4 ,v]s4 #bh1 #bi4 ,conflict & ,suff]+4--#a4 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ mu/ g be=e suff]+ = ,*ri/1 s t to suff] = ,him is ( great] importance1 & 9 "s respects m hon\rable1 ?an simply to believe 9 ,him4 #b4 ,!n are suff]+s truly ,*ri/ian & an evid5ce ( salvation1 :5 z ! suff]] is fir/ a believ]1 s 8 suff]+s are = ,*ri/'s sake--= ,8 tru?4 #c4 ,*ri/ian c\rage "u suff]+ w n be kept up )\t conflict4 #d4 ,9 suff]+ = tru? no?+ befalls u b :at is common to m54--,f]gusson4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,consolation 9 ,*ri/4--,exhortation w\ld be bett]1 inasmu* z consolation anticipates ! com=t ( ! next phrase4 ,com=t ( love4--,enc\ragem5t :i* love gives4 ,fell[%ip ( ! ,_s4--,p>ticipation 9 ! ,_s4 ,mey]'s rem>k is1 ,?is is to be expla9$ ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,beet intimates a wid5+ ( ! idea--bro!rl9ess prompt$ by ! ,holy ,_s4 ,b[els & m]cies4--,on ! =m] t]m see *4 i4 #h4 ,! ^w = m]cies d5otes ! ye>n+ ( ! he>t1 ?\gh1 x may be1 !re is no ability to help4 ,v]4 #b4 ,fulfil ye my joy4--,fill up my cup ( joy4 ,see *4 i4 #d4 ,likem9d$4--,g5]al h>mony1 4 4 4 id5tity ( s5tim5t 7,mey]74 ,on ?is v]se1 ) its accumulations1 ,*ryso/om exclaims1 ,bless me6 h[ (t5 he says ! same ?+6 ,v]4 #c4 ,let no?+ be done ?r\gh /rife or va+lory4--,! v]b is suppress$ 9 ! ,greek1 a con/ruction m natural & m =cible ?an to connect ! no?+ ) ! prec$+ clause4 ,p>tisan%ip & pomposity4 ,= ! ru9 ( h[ _m ,*ur*es are ?is pair responsible6 ,9 l[l9ess ( m9d4--,a r>e fl[]1 scatt]+ its fragrance unse54 ,x 0 "o great result ( ! life ( ,*ri/ 7on :i* ,/4 ,paul dwells "h7 to raise humility to its prop] level2 &1 if n fre% co9$ = ?is purpose1 ! ^w 7= 'l[l9ess ( m9d'7 n[ fir/ became curr5t ?r\gh ! influ5ce ( ,*ri/ian e?ics 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #e4 ,let ?is m9d be 9 y4--,! apo/le's ^w rem9ds u t he _h already c\nsell$ 8 read]s to be likem9d$ among/ !mselves4 ,ea* to ea*1 & all to ,*ri/1 ?is v]se seems to say4 ,:at foll[s--to v]4 #aa--;is ! v m>r[ ( ! ,gospel4 ,v]4 #f4 ,:o1 be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god4--,r4,v4 m>g91 be+ orig9ally4 ,=m "h implies n ! ext]nal accid5ts1 b ! ess5tial attributes4 ,simil> to ?is1 b n s decisive1 are ! expressions us$ else:]e ( ! ,div9ity ( ! ,son 7#b ,cor4 iv4 #d2 ,col4 i4 #ae2 ,heb4 i4 #c74 ,simil> is ! t]m ,! ,^w4 ,?\ght x n robb]y4--,did n deem ,8 be+ on an equality ) ,god a ?+ to be seiz$ on--& reta9$ z a prize 7,ellicott74 ,yet did n reg>d x z a prize1 a treasure to be clut*$ & reta9$ at all haz>ds 7,lightfoot74 ,?is int]pretation ( ! two em95t bi%ops is accept$ by ! ,r4,v41 ! ,speak]'s ,comm5t>y1 & is ! common & inde$ almo/ univ]sal int]pretation ( ! ,greek ,fa!rs 7,lightfoot1 flatly contradict$ by ,beet74 ,mey] 7foll[$ by ,beet71 ,crem] & ,h(mann cont5d = ! active mean+--robb+4 ,to be equal ) ,god4--,! ,jews consid]$ ,*ri/'s peculi> claim ( ,son%ip z a mak+ ,himself equal ) ,god 7,john v4 #ah74 ,v]4 #g4 ,b made ,himself ( no reputation4--,r4,v4 empti$ ,himself4 ,! emphasis is ^u ,himself4 ,9 contra/ to ! idea ly+ 9 robb]y--t ( empty+ ! treasures ( "s "o else--x 0 ,himself :om ,he made b>e4 ,& took ^u ,him ! =m ( a s]vant4--,by tak+ ! =m ( a slave4 ,note ! anti!ses 9 ^! v]ses 7#f1 #g71 be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god1 took ! =m ( a s]vant1 equality ) ,god1 empti$ ,himself4 ,& 0 made 9 ! lik5ess ( m54--,lit4 becom+ 9 similitude ( m54 ,! ^w lik5ess 7,a4,v4 m>g91 habit7 diff]s f =m & fa%ion4 ,!re is1 ( c\rse1 no support = ! ,docetic tea*+ t ,*ri/ 0 only seem+ly a man4 ,v]4 #h4 ,9 fa%ion4--,! entire outw>dly p]ceptible mode & =m4 ,m5 saw 9 ,*ri/ a human =m1 be>+1 language1 action1 mode ( life1 wants & _! satisfaction1 9 g5]al1 ! /ate & relations ( a human be+ s t ,he 0 recognis$ z a man 7,mey]74 ,=m 9 7v]s4 #f1 #g7 is t :i* is intr9sic & ess5tial4 ,fa%ion is t :i* is outw>d & accid5tal4 ,became ob$i5t unto dea?4--,does n mean t ,he humbl$ ,himself s z to become a cr++ slave to ! ,k+ ( ,t]rors2 b t ,8 ob$i5ce to ,god w5t to ! utt]mo/ limit--z f> z dea?--ev5 ! dea? ( ! cross4 ,t is1 ! dea? ( ! accurs$1 ! dea? res]v$ = malefactors4 ,jewi% hatr$ /ill speaks ( ,*ri/ z1 ,! man :o 0 hung4 ,v]4 #i4 ,highly exalt$4--,a ^w mu* /rong] ?an ^?1 e4g41 9 ! ,acts1 :i* describe ! rais+ up ( ! murd]$ ,"l ( life4 ,we trace ! desc5t /ep by /ep to ! la/ rung ( ! ladd]2 by "o /up5d\s act 7,rom4 i4 #d7 ,god grac$ ,8 ,son ) unique hon\r & dignity 7,eph4 i4 #ba74 ,v]4 #aj4 ,t at ! "n ( ,jesus4--,n at ! m5tion ( ! "n ,jesus1 b 9 ! "n ( ,jesus4 ,= illu/ration ( ! phrase see ,*ri/'s own words1 9 ,my "n 7,john xiv4 #ac1 #ad1 etc474 ,e knee %\ld b[4--,! outw>d symbol ( an inw>d submission or recognition ( sup]iority4 ,by :at language c\ld ! apo/le express ! exaltation above creaturely ne$s if n by ?is8 ,if us$ ( a creature1 x w\ld be blasphem\s4 ,! jeal\s ,god does n all[ b[+ d[n 9 wor%ip to any b ,himself4 ,z ,pl9y said1 ,quasi ,deo4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,%\ld confess4--,proclaim ) ?anksgiv+ 7,lightfoot74 ,x is ! ^w :i* describes ! frank admission ( wrong1 ,matt4 iii4 #f4 ,t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ,"l4--,! emphasis is on ,"l4 ,! specific ,*ri/ian pr(ession ( fai? is ,jesus is ,"l2 its opposite ,ana!ma ,jesus 7#a ,cor4 xii4 #c & ,rom4 x4 #i74 ,v]4 #ab4 ,ye h always obey$4--,ob$i5ce describes ! attitude ( ! m9d ( ^! ,philippians 9 pres5ce ( ! comm&+ tru?s ( ! ,gospel2 ,ob$i5ce or ob$i5ce ( fai? is f\nd sev]al times 9 ! epi/le to ! ,romans2 & 9 #b ,cor4 vii4 #ae /&s 9 close connection ) fe> & trembl+1 z "h4 ,fe> & trembl+4--,su* an appreh5sive desire to be "r ) ,god z is figur$ by bodily tremor4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,= x is ,god :i* worke? 9 y4--,?is s5t5ce removes all m]it f ! mo/ punctili\s dilig5ce1 :il/ x z effectually takes away ! p>alys+ fe> ( failure to :i* work]s toge!r ) ,god ne$ nev] give place4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,d all ?+s )\t murmur+s4--,)\t mutt]+s1 z m5 :o 9 c[>dice d>e n speak pla9ly :at !y ?9k4 ,we mu/ consid] ! w>n+ z aga9/ ,god on acc\nt ( :at ,he impos$ on !m bo? to d & to suff]4 ,& disput+s4--,! ^w goes mu* deep] ?an ! re/rict$ mean+ ( disput+s4 ,x seems "h to mean )\t fir/ ent]+ ^u scrupul\s consid]+s z to :e!r y are "u any obligation !reto1 :e!r x is n too difficult1 :e!r prud5t1 & ! l 7,mey]74 ,v]4 #ae4 ,t ye may be blameless4--,sons ( ,god !y are already2 !y are n[ to become wor?y sons4 ,9 ! ^w blameless we h ! idea ( a "* 9 :i* no grace is defective 7,heb4 viii4 #g is a good illu/ration4 ,if ! fir/ cov5ant _h be5 faultless1 a second w\ld h be5 sup]flu\s74 ,& h>mless4--,*ri/'s own c\nsel4 ,be h>mless z doves4 ,lit4 ! ^w means unmix$1 unadult]at$1 & figuratively1 artless4 ,( sophi/ries & ! deep ?+s ( ,satan he w\ld r !y 7 9 happy ignorance 7,matt4 x4 #af2 ,rom4 xvi4 #ai74 ,)\t rebuke4--,vulgate1 immaculatum4 ,! ^w is orig9ally a sacrificial t]m4 ,x describes ! victim 9 :i* ! ke5 inquisitorial eye ( ! (ficial inspector has f\nd no fault4 ,s 7#a ,pet4 i4 #ai7 ( ! ,lamb ( ,god1 9 ! :it5ess ( spotless innoc5cy4 ,v]4 #af4 ,hold+ =? ! ^w ( life4--,if we are to look = any metaphor x w\ld mo/ naturally be t ( (f]+ food or w9e 7,lightfoot74 ,:y x %\ld be at all ev5ts :olly unconnect$ ) ! prec$+ image 9 lights 9 ! _w "o does n q see4 ,!re is no?+ objectionable 9 ! ?\ght ( a /> hold+ =? its beam to ! m>9]1 or ! b5ight$ wayf>]1 & x has ! advantage ( cont9uity ( ! metaphor 9 ! v]se previ\s4 ,t ,i may rejoice 9 ! day ( ,*ri/4--,z good news ( 8 conv]t's fidelity 0 l a new lease ( life to ! worn apo/le 7#a ,!ss4 iii4 #h71 s 8 sweete/ hope 0 to be able to /& be=e 8 ,"l ) 8 *ildr5 by 8 side4 ,h n run 4 4 4 lab\r$4--,a?letic t]ms famili> to ,/4 ,paul's read]s4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,if ,i be (f]$ ^u ! sacrifice4--,r4,v4 m>g91 p\r$ out z a dr9k-(f]+4 ,:e!r ! ref]5ce is ! ! cup ( w9e p\r$ ov] ! hea!n sacrifice or ! dr9k-(f]+ ( ! ,jewi% is d\bt$1 & is ( little consequ5ce1 s9ce 9 ei!r case 8 mean+ w\ld be cle> en\gh4 ,& s]vice4--,prie/ly function 7,luke i4 #bc74 ,v]4 #bj4 ,no man likem9d$4--,a4,v4 m>g91 s de> unto me1 evid5tly because ! same ^w is us$ 9 ,ps4 lv4 #ac4 ,likem9d$ ) :om8 ,) me1 says ,mey]1 t is1 hav+ ! same t5d] feel+ t[>ds y z ,i h4 ,:o w naturally c>e4--,n ( necessity1 nor grudg+ly4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,all seek _! own4--,int]pret h[ we w1 ?is is a bitt] s5t5ce4 ,we are apt to be sev]e on ^? :o h o!r engagem5ts :5 we feel our ne$ ( fri5ds4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,ye "k ! pro(4--,! "* t %[s itself "u /ra9 or te/+ 7,acts xvi4 #a & xvii4 #ad1 xix4 #bb1 xx4 #c1 #d74 ,z a son ) ! fa!r4--,r4,v4 z a *ild s]ve?4 ,! old] man & ! y\ng] _h slav$ = ! ,gospel2 z = "s de> object ( desire a fa!r & 8 son may be se5 at "w toge!r4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,i tru/ 9 ! ,"l t ,i also myself %all come %ortly4--,! apo/le1 9 p]sonal matt]s1 is on ! same foot+ ) ! mo/ obscure ,*ri/ian4 ,:5 8 fri5ds =sake him he mu/ be> x ) :at =titude he c4 ,:5 d>kness surr\nds him he mu/ wait ,god's "t--no prophecy lifts ! veil4 ,v]4 #be4 ,epaphroditus4--,bro!r1 "w-mate1 comrade-9-arms1 ,*ur*-mess5g]1 & s]v+-man4 ,:at a designation6 ,/4 ,paul ?9ks him wor?y ( all ! hon\r 7v]4 #bi7 t ! ,*ur* c give1 & he himself immortalises him by ?is unusual e/imate ( 8 p]sonal "* & wor?4 ,v]4 #bf4 ,0 full ( heav9ess4--,! same ^w is us$ ( our ,"l :5 9 ,ge?semane--,he began to be v heavy4 ,its etymology is an op5 "q1 ,grimm1 foll[+ ,buttmann1 says x means ! uncom=table feel+ ( "o :o is n at home4 ,if ?is1 ! almo/ univ]sally accept$ d]ivation be ! correct "o1 x is a beautiful idyll we h pres5t$ to u4 ,a convalesc5t1 f> f home1 z 8 /r5g? returns feels ! pangs ( home-sickness /r5g!n & eag]ly returns to dispel ! misgiv+s ( ^? made anxi\s by tid+s ( 8 critical illness4 ,v]4 #bg4 ,nigh unto dea?4--,or z we say colloquially1 next door to dea?4 ,god _h m]cy on him4--,/4 ,paul speaks aft] ! mann] ( m51 z we c\ld n h d>$ to say any?+ else if ,epaphroditus _h di$4 ,! cry ( woe s (t5 he>d by ,*ri/ 0 h m]cy4 ,sorr[ ^u sorr[4--,he does n p>ade ! apa?y ( ! ,/oics1 z ?\gh he 7 iron & f> remov$ f human affections 7,calv974 ,:5 sorr[s come !y come n s+le spies1 ,b 9 battalions4 ,v]4 #bh4 ,! m c>efully4--,r4,v4 dilig5tly4 ,) increas$ eag]ness 7,lightfoot74 ,h[ difficult x mu/ h be5 = ,/4 ,paul to rel9qui% ! company ( s wor?y a man we d n realise2 b he :o gives up is wor?y ( ! fri5d he gives up1 = nei!r ( !m is consult+ 8 own wi%es4 ,love seeke? n h] own4 ,:at a contra/ to sordid ,h$onism--old or new6 ,ye may rejoice1 & t ,i may be ! less sorr[ful4--,a v>iation on ! !me ( ! lett]--! sum ( :i* is1 z ,b5gel says1 ,i rejoice2 rejoice ye4 ,:at an exquisitely *os5 =m ( expression6 ,a prior sorr[ w /ill rema9 unremov$1 says ,lightfoot2 b if he _c g s f> z to say he w rejoice1 ! alleviation ( ! loss ( su* a fri5d's society is ! fact t !y h him aga94 ,v]4 #bi4 ,hold su* 9 hon\r4--,le>n to "k ! value ( su*--grapple !m to ?y s\l ) hooks ( /eel4 ,v]4 #cj4 ,= ! "w ( ,*ri/4--,:at noble self-oblivion ! apo/le manife/s6 ,he ?9ks m ( ! cause de> to 8 he>t ?an ( 8 own com=t or ev5 life4 ,n reg>d+ 8 life4--,r4,v4 haz>d+ 8 life4 ,!re is ! diff]5ce ( a s+le lett] 9 ! long ^w ( ! ,r4,v4 ,! ^w ( ! ,r4,v4 means hav+ gambl$ ) 8 life4 ,j z to-day a visitor to ,rome 9 ! autumn mu/ run ! risk ( mal>ial fev]1 s ,epaphroditus1 = ! "w ( ,*ri/1 _h fac$ t1 & o!r dang]s z great1 probably4 ,! ,a4,v4 w\ld mean z f> z 8 life 0 conc]n$ he foll[$ an ill-advis$ c\rse ( action4 ,to supply y\r lack ( s]vice t[>d me4--,does n mean t !y _h be5 remiss 9 _! att5tion4 ,!y did n lack ! w1 b ! opportunity4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-d4 ,*ri/ian ,unity an ,occasion ( ,joy4 ,i4 ,*ri/ian unity is a /riv+ aft] ! ,_s ( ,*ri/4--,t ye be likem9d$ 7v]4 #b74 #a4 ,manife/$ 9 lov+ consolation to ^? 9 di/ress4--,if !re be !re=e any consolation 9 ,*ri/1 if any com=t ( love 7v]4 #a74 ,if ! pagan express$ unity by ^? :o dwelt 9 "o village & drank ( "o f\nta91 h[ mu* m real is ! union ( ^? :o dr9k ( ! same ,_s & practise ! lov+k9dness ( ! "o ,*ri/4 ,a /rik+ evid5ce ( ! unity ( ,*ri/ianity is se5 9 its sympa?y ev]y:]e = ! poor1 ! sick1 & ! un=tunate4 ,x is ,*ri/-l to com=t & help ! di/ress$4 #b4 ,manife/$ 9 spiritual fell[%ip4--,if any fell[%ip ( ! ,_s 7v]4 #a74 ,*ri/ians are "o by _! communion toge!r1 fl[+ f _! jo9t p>ticipation 9 ! same ,_s4 ,! union ( he>ts is m real & /able ?an ! ext]nal union express$ by cre$s & contracts4 ,! ,_s is ! unify+ p[] ( ,*ri/5dom4 #c4 ,manife/$ 9 compassion = ! suff]+4--,if any b[els & m]cies 7v]4 #a74 ,*ri/ianity is a mission to ! suff]+4 ,be=e ! ,*ri/ian era !re 7 no hospitals & infirm>ies1 no c>e = ! afflict$ poor4 ,unselfi% b5evol5ce 0 almo/ unkn[n4 ,no?+ is m rem>kable ?an ! _s ( t5d] compassion t ,*ri/ianity has brea!d into social & national life4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ianity is oppos$ to a _s ( faction & empty boa/+4--,let no?+ be done ?r\gh /rife or va+lory 7v]4 #c74 ,! message ( ! ,gospel is "o ( peace & goodwill to all m54 ,x is =eign to its _s to exalt ! int]e/s ( p>ty or ( self2 x seeks to promote a univ]sal & all-p]vasive *>ity4 ,! ,g]mans h a leg5d connect$ ) ! t]rific battle ( ,*alons betwe5 ! ,visigo?s & ! ,romans aga9/ ,attila4 ,! bloody "w ( ! sword 0 done1 ! pla9 0 /rewn ) heaps ( ! sla92 b = ?ree nights foll[+--s ran ! /ory--! spirits ( ! sla9 hov]$ ov] ! sc5e & cont9u$ ! /rife 9 ! air4 ,! l has be5 done aga9 & aga9 9 ! p>ty /rifes & controv]sies ( ! ,*ur*4 ,unity is impossible :]e cont5tion & vanity h sway4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ian unity is /r5g!n$ by ! ma9t5ance ( a humble _s4--#a4 ,9 comp>+ oneself ) o!rs4 ,9 l[l9ess ( m9d let ea* e/eem o!r bett] ?an !mselves 7v]4 #c74 ,! man :o walks humbly ) ,god1 realis+ 8 complete dep5d5ce on ,him1 w n unduly exalt himself1 & w highly e/eem o!rs1 z kn[+ t !y are equally ) himself dep5d5t on ,god = _! abilities4 ,in/ead ( fix+ y\r eyes on ^? po9ts 9 :i* y may excel1 fix !m on ^? 9 :i* y\r neighb\r excels y3 to d ?is is true humility4 ,! excell5cies ( o!rs are bett] kn[n ?an _! defects1 & our own defects are bett] kn[n to ourselves ?an to o!rs4 ,a s5se ( p]sonal %ort-com+ w keep u humble4 ,humility is a special product ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,! :ole ,roman language1 ) all ! improvem5ts ( ! ,augu/an age1 does n af=d s mu* z a "n = humility2 nor 0 "o f\nd 9 all ! copi\s language ( ! ,greeks1 till x 0 made by ! great apo/le4 #b4 ,9 consid]+ o!r p's int]e/s z well z y\r own4--,look n e man on 8 own ?+s1 b e man also on ! ?+s ( o!rs 7v]4 #d74 ,! truly humble are ?or\ghly dis9t]e/$4 ,! "w ( ! meek & l[ly ,jesus is ! l(tie/ example ( dis9t]e/$ness4 ,he look$ to ! ?+s ( o!rs r ?an to ,8 own4 ,9 unselfi%ly seek+ ! good ( o!rs we promote our own4 ,:5 ,augu/9e 0 ask$1 ,:at is ! fir/ ?+ 9 religion8 he answ]$1 ,humility4 ,:at is ! second8 ,humility4 ,& :at is ! ?ird8 ,humility4 ,speak+ ( pride1 ,augu/9e truly said1 ,t :i* fir/ ov]came man is ! la/ ?+ he ov]comes4 ,humility is a /rong bond ( ,*ri/ian unity4 ,,iv4 ,*ri/ian unity is an occasion ( great joy4--,fulfil ye my joy 7v]4 #b74 ,! weak spot 9 ! disposition ( ! ,philippians 0 a t5d5cy to qu>relsom5ess2 h5ce he insi/s ^u unity4 ,!y _h giv5 him joy 9 ! o!r ,*ri/ian excell5cies !y possess$2 he asks !m to complete 8 joy 9 *]i%+ ! grace ( unity4 ,behold1 exclaim$ ! rejoic+ ,psalmi/1 z he contemplat$ ! union ( ! ,jewi% tribes1 h[ good & h[ pleasant a ?+ x is = bre?r5 to dwell toge!r 9 unity 7,ps4 cxxxiii4 #a74 ,! bundle ( arr[s _c be brok5 :ile x rema9s a bundle4 ,tacitus1 an anci5t ,lat9 hi/orian1 says ( ! ,g]mans1 :at sceptics & o!rs f9d true ( ,*ri/ians1 ,:il/ fight+ sep>ately1 all are conqu]$ toge!r4 ,! /r5g? ( ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* lies 9 its consolidation4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ian unity is ( supreme importance4 #b4 ,is absolutely necess>y to repres5t ! ,_s ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,is ! cause ( mu* joy to ! anxi\s m9i/]4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a1 #b4 ,unity & ,concord 9 ! ,*ur*4--#a4 ,z unity & concord is necess>y 9 itself & at all times1 s is x mo/ necess>y 9 suff]+ times3 ! enjoym5t ( ,*ri/'s pres5ce1 ! reap+ ( any spiritual advantage by ! communion & love ( ! sa9ts1 fell[%ip ) ,god ?r\gh ! op]ation ( ! ,_s1 dep5d ^u x4 #b4 ,! success ( ! ,gospel w be matt] ( joy to a public-spirit$ ,*ri/ian1 ev5 9 ! mid/ ( 8 own crosses & suff]+s4 #c4 ,t unity & concord among ! ,*ur*es may be solid & la/+1 !re %\ld be unity ( w & affections1 ( designs & endeav\rs1 & 9 op9ion & matt]s ( judgm5t4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #c4 ,humility an ,antidote to ,cont5tion4--#a4 ,! lu/ ( va+lory1 :]eby a man pursues m aft] ! applause ( m5 ?an to be approv$ ( ,god1 is ! "m ( cont5tion & /rife1 & unfri5dly to union & peace4 #b4 ,! grace ( humility does n consi/ 9 an affect$ /ra9 ( words & ge/ures1 b1 be+ seat$ 9 ! he>t1 makes a man ?9k meanly ( himself & ( any?+ t is 84 #c4 ,s consci\s %\ld we be ( our own infirmities1 s mode/ 9 ! e/eem ( our own graces & virtues1 s prone to *>ity1 t we ought to e/eem any o!r1 = :at we "k ( him1 to be bett] ?an ourselves4--,ibid4 ,v]4 #d4 ,look+ on ! ,?+s ( ,o!rs4 ,i4 ,"o s*ool 9 :i* we le>n ! lesson ( unselfi%ness is ! home circle4 ,,ii4 ,ano!r way 9 :i* ,god tea*es u ! same lesson is ?r\gh ! exp]i5ce we ga9 9 ! int]c\rse ( daily "w4--,we divide m5 into ! selfi% & ! unselfi%--^? :o "w = self & ?9k ( self1 & ^? ^: lab\rs are = o!r m54 ,,iii4 ,we are taught to consid] o!r m5 by ! p]plexities & confusion :i* arise :5 we ?9k only ( ourselves4--,! mod]n philosophy is true s f> :5 x says t man is no?+ 9 himself1 b only a bundle ( relations1 ! meet+-po9t ( _m influ5ces4 ,^? :o fix _! att5tion ^u ! meet+-po9t =get :at makes ! man4 ,probably !re is no m confus$ or mis]able man ?an ! self-analy/4--,a4 ,r4 ,mac,ewen4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #e-h4 ,! ,humiliation ( ,*ri/ a ,patt]n ( ,supreme ,unselfi%ness4 ,i4 ,! humiliation ( ,*ri/ 0 no violation ( ,8 ,div9e ess5ce4--,:o1 be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god1 ?\ght x n robb]y to be equal ) ,god 7v]4 #f74 ,?\ght x n a prey to be seiz$ ^u4 ,z ,he 0 9 ,himself truly & prop]ly ,god1 x c\ld be no object ( desire or ambition to claim equality ) ,god4 ,be+ ,god ,he c\ld n undeify ,himself4 ,8 ,div9ity rema9$ ) ,him ?r\gh ! :ole c\rse ( ,8 self-impos$ humiliation4 ,x 0 ?is t con/itut$ bo? ! my/]y & ! greatness ( ! humiliation4 ,,ii4 ,! humiliation ( ,*ri/ 0 a volunt>y inc>nation 9 human =m4--,b made ,himself ( no reputation1 & took ^u ,him ! =m ( a s]vant1 & 0 made 9 ! lik5ess ( m5 7v]4 #g74 ,he empti$ ,himself1 n ( ,8 ,div9ity--t 0 impossible--b ( ! outw>d & self-manife/+ glories ( ! ,godhead4 ,he took ! =m ( a s]vant by be+ made 9 ! lik5ess ( man4 ,he rema9$ full ( ,div9ity1 yet ,he bore ,himself z if ,he 7 empty4 ,a native prea*] among ! ,oneidas1 address+ 8 fell[-conv]ts1 said3 ,:at are ! views y =m ( ! "* ( ,jesus8 ,y w answ]1 p]haps1 t ,he 0 a man ( s+ul> b5evol5ce4 ,y w tell me t ,he prov$ ?is to be ,8 "* by ! nature ( ! miracles ,he wr\ght4 ,he creat$ bread to fe$ ?\s&s :o 7 ready to p]i%4 ,he rais$ to life ! son ( a poor woman :o 0 a wid[1 & to :om 8 lab\rs 7 necess>y = h] support 9 old age4 ,are ^! !n y\r only views ( ! ,savi\r8 ,i w tell y !y are lame4 ,:5 ,jesus came into ! _w ,he ?rew ,8 blanket ar\nd ,him1 b ! ,god 0 )94 ,,iii4 ,! humiliation ( ,*ri/ rea*$ its climax 9 a c>e] ( ob$i5ce ev5 unto dea?4--,he humbl$ ,himself1 & became ob$i5t unto dea?1 ev5 ! dea? ( ! cross 7v]4 #h74 ,he fulfill$ all ! dem&s ( law & ( ,god4 ,he %rank n f dea?--dea? 9 its mo/ %ameful & ignoble =m1 ! dea? ( ! cross4 ,he 0 numb]$ ) ! transgressors--n an hon\rable dea?1 b l ! degrad+ execution ( crim9als4 ,he w5t to ! realm ( ! dead & revolutionis$ x4 ,hi!rto dea? _h reign$ supreme1 an unbrok5 p[]4 ,! prison-h\se ( ! dead 0 fa/ lock$4 ,none return$4 ,n[ ,"o comes !re :o has ! keys ( ,hades & ( dea?4 ,he op5s ! door & sets ! captives free4 ,meekness 9 suff]+1 pray] = ,8 murd]]s1 a fai?ful resignation ( ,8 s\l into ! h&s ( ,8 heav5ly ,fa!r1 ! sun eclips$1 ! heav5s d>k5$1 & e>? trembl+1 ! graves op51 ! rocks r5t1 ! veil ( ! ,temple torn--:o c\ld say less ?an ?is1 ',truly1 ?is 0 ! ,son ( ,god'8 ,he suff]s pati5tly2 ?is is ?r\gh ! p[] ( grace2 _m good m5 h done s ?r\gh ,8 enabl+4 ,! frame ( nature suff]s ) ,him2 ?is is prop] to ! ,god ( ,nature1 ! ,son ( ,god 7,bi%op ,hall74 ,,iv4 ,! humiliation ( ,*ri/ is an example ( unselfi%ness to all ,8 foll[]s4--,let ?is m9d be 9 y1 :i* 0 also 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus 7v]4 #e74 ,! apo/le does n put =? himself z an example1 b ,*ri/4 ,*ri/ gave ,8 all = u1 & we %\ld give our all to ,him1 & our be/ s]vice = ! good ( o!rs4 ,no "o c foll[ ,*ri/ until he has fir/ f\nd ,*ri/4 ,"s try to imitate ,*ri/ be=e !y h sav+ly f\nd ,him4 ,to look at ,*ri/ z our ,example only1 & n z our ,r$eem]1 is n to see ,him z ,he is4 ,)\t fai? 9 ,*ri/ z our ,r$eem] we _c really foll[ ,8 example4 ,)\t ! grace ( ,*ri/ !re c be no imitation ( ,*ri/4 ,a little girl once pres5t$ to a celebrat$ /atesman a small b\quet ( ord9>y fl[]s1 ! only "o %e c\ld procure at ! season4 ,he inquir$ :y %e gave him ! b\quet4 ,because ,i love y1 ! *ild answ]$4 ,d y br+ any little gifts to ,jesus8 he ask$4 ,oh1 said ! *ild1 ,i give myself to ,him4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! unselfi% are always humble4 #b4 ,! humble are pati5t 9 do+ & suff]+4 #c4 ,humility is ! pa?way to exaltation4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #e-h4 ,! ,inc>nate ,deity4 ,i4 ,t ,*ri/ did n seek to reta9 an appe>ance ( ,div9e glory & co-equality4 ,,ii4 ,he dive/$ ,himself actually ( ,8 appropriate & descriptive ensigns ( ,div9e nature & gov]nm5t4 ,,iii4 ,he ent]$ ^u a c\rse ( responsible subord9ation4 ,,iv4 ,he unit$ ,himself to human nature by a p]fect inc>nation4 ,v4 ,he /oop$ to ! mo/ extreme depression ( /ate4 ,,vi4 ,he r$uc$ ,himself to ! necessity ( dea?4 ,,vii4 ,he yield$ to dea? 9 a peculi> =m4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,h[ admirable is ! exp$i5t ( ! ,r$eem]'s inc>nation6 #b4 ,:at a sublime example does ! conduct ( ! ,savi\r af=d4--,r4 ,w4 ,hamilton4 ,v]4 #e4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,temp] ! ,same ,m9d :i* 0 9 ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,"s ?+s 9 :i* we _c consid] ,*ri/ z an example4--,all ^? graces 9 u :i* suppose our guilt & fall5 /ate c\ld n be exemplifi$ to u by our ,savi\r4 ,,ii4 ,"s ?+s relat$ ( ,*ri/ we mu/ n pret5d to imitate4--,:at ,he did "u ! "* ( ,messiah 0 peculi> to ,himself1 & n design$ to put u on do+ likewise4 ,,iii4 ,:y ,*ri/ians %\ld copy ! m9d & temp] ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,x 0 ! design ( ,god to set ,8 ,son be=e u z ! model ( ! ,*ri/ian temp]4 #b4 ,he 0 a patt]n admirably fitt$ to be propos$ to our imitation4 7#a7 ,he 0 an example 9 our own nature4 7#b7 ,8 circum/ances & conduct 9 our nature adapt$ ,8 example to ! mo/ g5]al use4 7#c7 ,8 example 0 p]fect1 s t x has ! =ce ( a rule4 #c4 ,! relations 9 :i* we /& to ,*ri/ & ! conc]n we h ) ,him lay u "u ! /ronge/ engagem5ts to endeav\r a resemblance4 ,he is our fri5d1 our ,"l & ,ma/]1 our ,head1 our ,judge1 ! model ( our f9al happ9ess4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ianity 9 its ma9 design is a practical ?+4 #b4 ,we see ! advantages we h by ! ,gospel beyond any o!r disp5sation = true goodness4 #c4 ,h[ inexcusable mu/ !y be :o are n recov]$ to a ,god-l temp] & conv]sation by ?is mo/ excell5t disp5sation6 #d4 ,) :at c>e & att5tion %\ld we /udy ! life ( ,*ri/6--,j4 ,evans1 ,d4,d4 ,*ri/ our ,patt]n4 ,i4 ,! m9d ( ,*ri/ 0 a pure m9d4 ,,ii4 ,a self-sacrific+ m9d4 ,,iii4 ,a l[ly m9d4 ,,iv4 ,a =be>+ m9d4 ,v4 ,a con/ant m9d4 ,,vi4 ,a pray]ful m9d4--,prea*]'s ,magaz9e4 ,v]s4 #f1 #g4 ,*ri/ ! ,r$eem]4--,?is :i* ! ,son ( ,god did & und]w5t is ! "o fact ( heav5 & e>?1 ) :i* none 9 creation1 none 9 hi/ory1 none 9 y\r own p]sonal be+1 c = a mom5t be comp>$1 b 9 ! pres5ce & 9 ! light ( :i* all ^! ought to be contemplat$ & conclud$--t x is ! great object ( fai? & practice4 ,( fai?--= ^u ! p]sonal & he>ty reception ( x z ! f\ndation ( y\r life be=e ,god1 t life itself1 & all its prospects1 dep5d2 ( practice--= high above all o!r examples1 %9+ ov] & bless+ :ile x surpasses !m1 is ?is mighty example ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,oh1 bre?r51 h[ ! selfi% man & ! selfi% woman & ! selfi% family ought to dep>t f su* a !me z ?is1 d[nca/ = v %ame1 & abas$ at _! unlik5ess to ! patt]n :i* !y pr(ess to be imitat+6 ,oh t ?is "q might be fix$ & rankle l a d>t 9 _! bosoms1 ev5 till x w take no answ] b ! surr5d] ( ! life to ,him1 &1 by ! daily grace ( ,8 ,_s1 liv+ z ,he liv$6--,al=d4 ,v]4 #h4 ,*ri/'s ,crucifixion4-- ,i4 ,z an hi/orical fact4--,x is q c]ta94 ,,ii4 ,z display+ 9 its circum/ances e v>iety ( human "*4 ,,iii4 ,z accompani$ by /rik+ prodigies4--,! d>k5$ sun1 ! quak+ e>?1 ! cleft rocks1 ! r5t veil1 ! op5$ graves4 ,,iv4 ,z furni%+ an illu/ri\s example ( ! passive virtues4--,taught u h[ to suff] & to die4 ,v4 ,z be+ ! brighte/ manife/ation ( self-d5y+ & self-devot+ love4 ,,vi4 ,z con/itut+ ! sole m]itori\s cause ( human salvation4--,:o is ! suff]]8 ,! ,son ( ,god4 ,:y does ,he suff]8 ,z a prophet1 z a m>tyr1 z an example8 ,yes2 b *iefly z a sacrifice = s94 ,,vii4 ,z produc+ ! mo/ wond]ful moral trans=mations4--,on individuals1 on communities1 & on ,*ri/5dom4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #i-aa4 ,! ,exaltation ( ,*ri/-- ,i4 ,0 a ,div9e act4--,:]e=e ,god also ha? highly exalt$ ,him 7v]4 #i74 ,z a recognition ( ! humiliation & ob$i5ce ( ,*ri/1 ,god exalt$ ,him to ! ?rone ( m$iatorial sov]eignty4 ,z ,b5gel puts x1 ,*ri/ empti$ ,*ri/2 ,god exalt$ ,*ri/ z man to equality ) ,god 7,comp>e ,ps4 viii4 #e1 #f1 cx4 #a1 #g2 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ah2 ,luke xxiv4 #bf2 ,john v4 #bg1 x4 #ag2 ,rom4 xiv4 #i2 ,eph4 i4 #bj-bb2 ,heb4 ii4 #i74 ,,ii4 ,0 ! acquisition ( a "n ( pre-em95t dignity & significance4--,& giv5 ,him a "n :i* is above e "n1 t at ! "n ( ,jesus 7v]s4 #i1 #aj74 ,jesus is ! same z ,jo%ua1 or ,jeho%ua1 only fram$ to ! ,greek pronunciation & t]m9ation4 ,jo%ua1 :o br\ght ! ho/s ( ,israel into ! re/ ( ,canaan1 0 orig9ally call$ ,ho%ea1 b x 0 *ang$ into ,jo%ua or ,jeho%ua1 by an addition ( ! fir/ syllable 9 ! ,div9e "n ,jehovah1 p]haps to intimate t n ,jo%ua ( himself1 b ,jehovah by ,him1 w\ld complete ! deliv]ance & re/ ( ,israel4 ,! "n ,jesus means ,jehovah-,savi\r1 or ,jehovah-,salvation1 & ,jesus is s call$ because ,he saves ,8 p f _! s9s4 ,! "n _c be giv5 to any o!r be+2 x belongs solely & absolutely to ! "o ,jesus4 ,"h we %\ld probably look1 says ,lightfoot1 to a common ,hebrew s5se ( "n1 n mean+ a def9ite appellation1 b d5ot+ (fice1 rank1 dignity4 ,9 ?is case ! use ( ! "n ( ,god 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t to d5ote ! ,div9e ,pres5ce or ! ,div9e ,maje/y1 m especially z ! object ( adoration & praise1 w sugge/ ! true mean+2 s9ce ! context dwells on ! hon\r & wor%ip h5ce=? (f]$ to ,him on :om ! "n has be5 conf]r$4 ,to praise ! "n1 to bless ! "n1 to fe> ! "n ( ,god1 are frequ5t expressions 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,! "n ( ,jesus m>ks ! pre-em95ce ( ,jesus--x is ! "n above e "n4 ,t "n wields ! mightie/ p[] 9 ! _w to-day4 ,a mod]n writ] ( reputation has said3 ,!re is a wave--,i believe x is only a wave--pass+ ov] ! cultivat$ ?\ght ( ,europe at pres5t1 :i* w make %ort "w ( all belief 9 a ,god t does n grip fa/ to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,z f> z ,i c read ! signs ( ! times & ! t5d5cy ( mod]n ?9k+1 x is ?is--ei!r an absolute sil5ce1 a heav5 /ret*+ above u1 blue & cle> & cold1 & f> away & dumb2 or else a ,*ri/ t speaks--,he or none4 ,! !ism t has %ak5 itself loose f ,him w be cru%$1 ,i am sure1 9 ! enc\nt] ) ! agno/icism & mat]ialism ( ?is day4 ,! "n ( ! exalt$ ,jesus is ! salvation ( ! _w 9 m s5ses ?an "o4 ,,iii4 ,entitles ,him to univ]sal homage4--,e knee %all b[ 4 4 4 & t e tongue %\ld confess t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ,"l 7v]s4 #aj1 #aa74 ,be+s above1 bel[1 & on ! e>? %all ackn[l$ge ! supremacy & deity ( ,jesus1 & unite 9 a univ]sal & cons5tane\s act ( praise & wor%ip ( ,8 ,div9e maje/y4 ,on ! door ( ! old mosque 9 ,damascus1 once a ,*ri/ian *ur*1 b n[ rank$ among ! holie/ ( ,mahometan sanctu>ies1 are inscrib$ ^! rem>kable words3 ,?y k+dom1 ,o ,*ri/1 is an ev]la/+ k+dom1 & ?y dom9ion endure? ?r\gh\t all g5]ations4 ,= m ?an twelve hundr$ ye>s ! inscription has rema9$ unimpair$ by "t & undi/urb$ by man4 ,:at is x wait+ =8 ,already a ,*ri/ian ,*ur* has be5 f\nd$ 9 t anci5t city1 & ! ,gospel is prea*$ !re e ,sabba?4 ,! _w's submission to ,jesus is draw+ ne>4 ,lessons4--,! "n ( ,jesus--#a4 ,is unique 9 its reputation4 #b4 ,9 its moral influ5ce among ! nations4 #c4 ,9 its sav+ p[]4 #d4 ,9 ! homage paid to x4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #i-aa4 ,! ,"n ( ,jesus3 its ,exaltation & ,p[]4 ,i4 ,! ,savi\r's exaltation 7v]4 #i74--;,he 0 exalt$ by ,8 resurrection f ! dead1 ,8 asc5sion into heav51 & ,8 glori\s session at ! "r h& ( ,god1 :5ce ,he n[ dis*>ges ! high functions ( ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+4 ,,ii4 ,! ,savi\r's "n4--,t at ! "n ( ,jesus 7v]4 #aj74 ,jehovah1 ! ,savi\r4 #a4 ,! supreme em95ce ( ! "n4--,a "n :i* is above e "n4 #b4 ,pre-em95t because no o!r be+ c\ld receive ! title4 #c4 ,pre-em95t because !re is no o!r "n t has ! my/]i\s virtue ( sav+ z ?is4 ,,iii4 ,! p[] ( ! ,savi\r's "n4--#a4 ,9 sav+ ! s9n]4 #b4 ,9 comm&+ ! homage & wor%ip ( all1 & 9 elicit+ ! univ]sal ackn[l$gem5t ( ,8 deity 7v]s4 #aj1 #aa74 ,we le>n a lesson ( humility4--#a4 ,because ,*ri/ humbl$ ,himself = u4 #b4 ,we %\ld humble ourselves on acc\nt ( pa/ s9s4 #c4 ,humility leads to exaltation4 ,*ri/ ,wor?y ( ,univ]sal ,homage4--#a4 ,! ,"l ,*ri/1 hav+ abas$ ,himself = our r$emption1 0 exalt$ by ! ,fa!r to ! highe/ pit* ( glory4 #b4 ,! "n :i* is above e "n is said to be giv5 to ,*ri/1 because ,8 ,div9e maje/y1 be=e hid1 0 n[ manife/$ & ! human nature s highly hon\r$ t t p]son :o is man is true ,god1 & is to be ackn[l$g$ z su*4 #c4 ,h[ev] small a "p ( ! _w ackn[l$ge ,*ri/ to be ! ,"l1 ,8 glory w gr[ till all reasonable creatures 9 heav51 e>?1 & hell subject !mselves to ,him1 & ! giv+ ( ,div9e hon\r to ,him does 9 no way impair ! glory ( ,god ! ,fa!r4--,f]gusson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ab1 #ac4 ,salvation--,god's ,"w & ,man's ,c>e4 ,i4 ,salvation is a p]sonal bless+4--,y\r own salvation 7v]4 #ab74 ,if ,*ri/ di$ = all1 !n he di$ = me & ,i may be sav$4 ,x matt]s little if o!rs are be+ sav$ unless ,i am sav$ myself4 ,x is impossible to be g5u9ely int]e/$ 9 ! salvation ( o!rs unless we are sav$ ourselves4 ,salvation deals ) ! individual2 x ga!rs its trophies "o by "o4 ,i h read ( "s seas1 writes ,bunyan1 s pure & cle> t a man may see ! bottom1 ?\gh !y be =ty feet deep4 ,i "k ?is riv] is a deep riv]1 b x is n said t we c see no bottom4 ,! comp>ison implies t a man ) good eyes may see ! bottom4 ,s1 !n1 we %all look d[n ?r\gh ^! cry/al /reams & see :at be at ! bottom ( all4 ,! bottom ( all is t we might be sav$4 ,^! ?+s ,i say1 sai? ,*ri/1 t ye might be sav$4 ,:at a good1 s\nd bottom is "h6 ,?is salvation admits man to a weal? ( bless+s impossible to e/imate4 ,salvation %\ld !re=e be s\ght by e man e>ne/ly1 believ+ly1 promptly4 ,,ii4 ,salvation ne$s con/ant p]sonal c>e4--,"w out y\r own salvation ) fe> & trembl+ 7v]4 #ab74 #a4 ,! ,*ri/ian work] is surr\nd$ ) spiritual p]ils4--,! apo/le has ref]r$ to ^! p]ils 9 w>n+ ! ,philippians aga9/ pride1 selfi%ness1 faction1 & va9 boa/+ 7v]s4 #c1 #d74 ,to secure 8 salvation ! believ] mu/ n only "w1 b "w ) circumspection1 ) vigilance1 ) fe> & trembl+4 ,god does n give ! fl[] & ! fruit ( salvation1 b ! se$1 ! sun%9e1 & ! ra94 ,he does n give h\ses1 nor yet beams & squ>$ /ones1 b trees1 rocks1 & lime/one1 & says1 ',n[ build ?yself a h\se4' ,reg>d n ,god's "w )9 !e z an an*or to hold ?y b>k firmly to ! %ore1 b z a sail :i* %all c>ry x to its port4 ,fe> ?y depression & fa9t-he>t$ness1 b take c\rage at ?y humility be=e ,god 7,lange74 #b4 ,p]sonal c>e ! m necess>y :5 depriv$ ( ! ov]sight ( a lov$ tea*]4--,:]e=e1 my belov$1 z ye h always obey$1 n z 9 my pres5ce only1 b n[ mu* m 9 my abs5ce 7v]4 #ab74 ,! ,philippians _h %[n a _s ( ready ob$i5ce bo? to ! apo/le & to ,god1 & !y are urg$ to increas$ dilig5ce4 ,! apo/le's abs5ce did n make ! obligation less imp]ative1 b x dem&$ m e>ne/ness & vigilance f !m 9 ! dis*>ge ( ! duty4 ,8 voice & p]son 7 a guide & /imulant & excit$ !m to assidu\s lab\r1 s t 8 pres5ce among !m wr\ght l a *>m4 ,& n[ t he 0 n ) !m1 & !y 7 left to !mselves1 !y 7 s mu* ! m to d\ble _! dilig5ce & "w out salvation ) fe> & trembl+--) di/ru/ ( !mselves1 e>ne/ solicitude 9 e duty1 humble reliance on ,div9e aid1 ) ! abid+ consci\sness t aft] all !y come f> %ort ( meet+ obligation 7,eadie74 ,,iii4 ,salvation is a ,div9e "w4--#a4 ,god is pleas$ to "w 9 u to create a "r disposition4--,x is ,god t worke? 9 y to w 4 4 4 ( ,8 good pleasure 7v]4 #ac74 ,! desire = salvation & ! disposition & ! to seek x come f ,god4 ,z ! sun w>ms ! e>? & helps ! fl[] to gr[ & bloom1 s ! ,_s ( ,god w>ms ! he>t & calls = ! gr[? & blossom ( ,*ri/ian graces4 ,god does n take out m5tal & moral app>ati & put 9 a new set1 l ! works ( a clock2 b ,he enc\rages u to use ! p[]s already )9 & brea!s ^u u ! vitalis+ influ5ce ( ,8 ,_s1 s t we produce results 9 h>mony ) ,8 w4 #b4 ,god is pleas$ to "w 9 u to conf] ! moral ability to "w4--,god worke? 9 y 4 4 4 to d ( ,8 good pleasure 7v]4 #ac74 ,"s m5 h ability to d great ?+s1 b h n ! disposition2 o!rs may h ! disposition1 b n ! ability4 ,9 ! "w ( our salvation ,god gives bo? ! disposition & ! p[]4 ,because ,god works 9 u we may "w2 because ,he works 9 u we mu/ "w out our own salvation4 ,! means ( salvation are )9 our rea*2 x is our "p to use !m4 ,h[ does ! m9] get out ( ! pit8 ,!re is a /r+ at ! bottom2 he pulls x2 a bell at ! top r+s2 a rope1 work$ by a /eam-eng9e1 is let d[n1 & 9 ?is way he asc5ds to ! top4 ,a man gets d[n into ! pit ( tr\ble2 he _c get up himself2 he mu/ r+ ! bell ( pray]2 ,god w he> x & s5d d[n ! rope t is to lift him out4 ,man c d no?+ )\t ,god1 & ,god w d no?+ )\t ! will+ co-op]ation ( man4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,salvation is possible = e man4 #b4 ,salvation may be secur$ by man yield+ to ! ,div9e influ5ces work+ )9 him4 #c4 ,if man is n sav$1 x is 8 own fault4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ab1 #ac4 ,div9e & ,human ,co-op]ation 9 ,man's ,salvation4 ,i4 ,! salvation to be wr\ght out4--,salvation simply means deliv]ance4 ,x may be ei!r temporal or spiritual1 or bo?4 ,! process ( salvation is to be cont9u\s4 ,,ii4 ,9 ! "w ( our salvation ,div9e & human co-op]ation is necess>y4--,illu/rat$ 9 ! products ( nature1 9 works ( art & skill4 #a4 ,god works 9 u by ! light ( ,8 tru?4 #b4 ,by appeal+ to u ) ! influ5ce ( p[]ful motives4 #c4 ,works 9 u by ! influ5ces ( ,8 ,_s4 ,,iii4 ,seek to asc]ta9 to :at ext5t we are indebt$ = our p]sonal salvation to ,god work+ 9 u4--,our salvation f fir/ to la/ is f ,god2 t we are sav$ by grace1 yet n s z to de/roy our own ef=t4 ,he produces 9 u ! w & p[]4 ,we are to ex]cise ! w & p[] by rep5t+1 believ+1 & liv+ a life ( hol9ess4 ,,iv4 ,:y we are to "w out our own salvation ) fe> & trembl+4--,because ( ! possibility ( our unfai?fulness4 ,may be too sure ( salvation1 & too d\btful4--,j4 ,c4 ,symons4 ,! ,active ,ex]tion ( ,man 9 work+ out 8 ,salvation h>monises ) ! ,free ,grace ( ,god z be+ ! ,sole ,au?or ( x4--,!re are two facts connect$ ) ! deliv]ance ( ! ,israelites out ( ,egypt--_! pres]vation 9 ! wild]ness1 & _! settlem5t 9 ! l& ( ,canaan--to :i* ,i w\ld solicit y\r att5tion4 ,i4 ,t all 0 done = !m by ,god1 & is to be ascrib$ solely1 f fir/ to la/1 to ,8 almighty p[] & grace4--#a4 ,! means by :i* ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,israelites 9 ! ,promis$ ,l& 0 effect$ 7 evid5tly beyond ! rea* ( human ag5cy4 #b4 ,ev5 9 ^? p>ticul> cases 9 :i* ! active ex]tions ( ! ,israelites 7 employ$ z ! means ( _! deliv]ance or success ! :ole is ascrib$ to ,god4 7#a7 ,he gave !m c\rage to fight aga9/ _! enemies2 7#b7 ,he gave !m success by s5d+ t]ror into ! he>ts ( _! enemies4 ,,ii4 ,t al?\gh ,god ?us did ev]y?+ = !m1 ,he did x 9 su* a way z to br+ e p[] ( _! m9ds & bodies into ex]cise1 & to r5d] _! own activity absolutely necess>y to _! pres]vation & success4--,illu/rat$ 9 ! passage ( ! ,r$ ,sea1 & 9 ! fir/ battle ( ! ,israelites ) ! ,amalekites 7,exod4 xvii4 #h74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,z ! deliv]ance ( ! ,israelites & _! e/abli%m5t 9 ,canaan 0 :olly ( ,god1 s ! salvation ( e s9n] is to be ascrib$ solely & entirely to ,8 m]cy & p[]4 #b4 ,z ,god requir$ ! ,israelites to be active1 wat*ful1 dilig5t1 ard5t1 & /r5u\s 9 _! ex]tions to ov]come difficulties & to defeat _! enemies1 s ,he requires ,8 p to make _! call+ & election sure1 to "w out _! salvation ) fe> & trembl+4--,al?\gh ,god does all = u 9 ! matt] ( our salvation1 yet ,he places u 9 situations :]e we mu/ ex]t ourselves or p]i%4--,anonym\s4 ,! ,co-op]ation ( ,human & ,div9e ,ag5cy 9 our ,salvation4 ,i4 ,?is co-op]ation ( ,div9e & human en]gies has place 9 all ! mo/ important facts & pursuits t make up ! hi/ory ( man4--#a4 ,x is true ( ! comm5cem5t ( our be+4 #b4 ,our gr[? & education are ! result ( ! same jo9t ag5cy4 #c4 ,?is fundam5tal law reigns ov] all ! works ( man4 ,,ii4 ,:at does ,god accompli% & :at does ,he dem& ( u 9 ! jo9t work+ out ( our salvation8--#a ,god works 9 u by ! light ( ,8 tru?4 #b4 ,by ! p[] ( motives4 #c4 ,by ! en]gy ( ,8 ,_s4 ,,iii4 ,:at is ! int5t & object ( ^! ,div9e op]ations8--#a4 ,!y are n design$ to trans=m ! "* z1 :5 aft] conv]sion1 !y are m$ia ( sanctification4 #b4 ,human co-op]ation is ! indisp5sable condition ( progress4 #c4 ,w & d4 ,^! describe ! duty ( ! unconv]t$ man4--,s4 ,ol91 ,d4,d4 ,man's ,"w & ,god's ,"w4 ,i4 ,?is salvation is begun :5 we believe 9 ,*ri/1 b x requires to be work$ out4 ,,ii4 ,! fact t ,god works 9 u r5d]s our work+ possible4 ,,iii4 ,! fact t ,god works 9 u %\ld make u fe> & tremble4--,r4 ,ab]crombie1 ,m4,a4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ad-ah4 ,! ,lu/re ( a ,blameless ,life-- ,i4 ,suppresses all murmur+ & d\bt z unwor?y ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god4--,d all ?+s )\t murmur+s & disput+s3 t ye may be blameless & h>mless1 ! sons ( ,god )\t rebuke 7v]s4 #ad1 #ae74 ,z ! sons ( ,god1 di/+ui%$ by s high & holy a call+1 believ]s %\ld be blameless & pure4 ,_! spiritual integrity %\ld lift !m above ! cause ( blame4 ,to be pure & blameless !y mu/ n yield to ! _s ( dissatisfaction & d\bt4 ,no matt] :at may t5d to excite ?is _s1 x mu/ n be indulg$1 :e!r ! temptation to x be ! ,div9e comm&1 ! nature ( ! duty1 ! self-d5ial x involves1 or ! opposition occasionally enc\nt]$4 ,!re 0 nei!r grudge nor reluctance ) ,him ^: example is describ$ 9 ! prec$+ v]ses1 no murmur at ! dep? ( ,8 condesc5sion1 or d\bt z to ! am\nt or sev]ity ( ! suff]+s :i* = o!rs ,he s will+ly endur$ 7,eadie74 ,,ii4 ,%$s a guid+ light 9 ! mid/ ( a d>k _w4--,9 ! mid/ ( a crook$ & p]v]se nation1 among :om ye %9e z lights 9 ! _w2 hold+ =? ! ^w ( life 7v]s4 #ae1 #af74 ,! ,philippians 7 to be a light & guide to _! fell[-citiz5s1 a p made up ( ,jew & pagan1 mov$ by tortu\s & p]v]se impulses4 ,no?+ w\ld please !m3 give !m "o argum5t1 !y cry = ano!r2 tell !m ( ! simplicity ( ! ,gospel1 !y pref] y %\ld dwell on its my/]ies2 speak ( its p[]1 !y ask y to exp\nd its *>ity4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,god are to society ev]y:]e :at ! heav5ly lum9>ies are to ! _w--!y are to diffuse light1 & guide ! way to a bett] life4 ,! /> :i* l$ ! wise m5 to ,*ri/1 ! pill> ( fire :i* l$ ! *ildr5 ( ,israel into ,canaan1 did n only %9e1 b w5t be=e !m4 ,believ]s %9e by ! light ( ! ,^w :i* !y hold =?1 & t light is ! guide to o!rs4 ,virtue %\ld %9e 9 cities1 n 9 solitudes4 ,! ,*ri/ian's duty is "h among m52 & ! ne>] he draws to 8 fell[-m51 s t 8 religion be real & true1 ! m good he is likely to d !m4 ,on ! nor? coa/ ( ,cornwall & ,devon is a ligh?\se1 :i* fir/ ( all 0 plac$ high ^u ! cliffs1 :]e ! mi/s & fogs (t5 obscur$ & hid its brightness f ! pass+ m>9] 9 h\rs ( ! sore/ ne$4 ,s !y took x d[n & built x afre% on ! rock out at sea1 amid ! waves ( t dang]\s coa/1 !re to %9e :]e x 0 mo/ necess>y4 ,,iii4 ,supplies a prolific !me ( m9i/]ial joy4--#a4 ,a joy complete :5 8 "w is f9ally apprais$4 ,t ,i may rejoice 9 ! day ( ,*ri/1 t ,i h n run 9 va91 nei!r lab\r$ 9 va9 7v]4 #af74 ,! apo/le _h run ) ! eag]ness ( a rac] 9 ! ,i/hmian games--! prizes he s\ght1 ! s\ls ( m52 he _h lab\r$ ) /r5u\s & p]sev]+ dilig5ce--! wages he s\ght1 ! s\ls ( m52 & n[ look+ by anticipation at ! results ( 8 apo/olic toil1 9 ! light ( ! great day ( ,*ri/1 8 greate/ joy w be t 8 ef=ts h n be5 9 va94 ,8 joy !n w be1 n 9 ! numb] & weal? ( ! ,*ur*es he f\nd$1 b 9 ! spiritual progress & advancem5t ( ! memb]s4 ,! results ( "w = ,*ri/ are (t5 9 ?is _w obscur$ & confus$2 b 9 ! day ( ,*ri/ all w be cle> & ! "w se5 9 all its beauty & dim5sions4 ,! joy ( success is (t5 *eck]$ & int]rupt$ 9 ?is life2 b yond] ! joy w be complete & full4 ,we %all %>e ! joy ( ! conqu]+ ,*ri/4 #b4 ,a joy n dim9i%$ ?\gh life is prematurely sacrific$4--,yea1 & if ,i be (f]$ ^u ! sacrifice & s]vice ( y\r fai?1 ,i joy1 & rejoice ) y all 7v]4 #ag74 ,! apo/le's image is t ( an alt>1 on :i* ! fai? ( ! ,philippians is laid by him z prie/1 :ile 8 own blood is be+ p\r$ out z ! usual dr9k-(f]+ or libation4 ,9 ! ne> prospect ( m>tyrdom he has no gloomy anticipations4 ,dea? w n t]m9ate 8 joy1 b accel]ate x1 z x w admit him to realms :]e all is calm & joy & peace4 ,su* is ! triumph ( ! ,*ri/ian _s2 x c rejoice 9 tribulation & 9 ! v pres5ce ( dea?4 #c4 ,a joy 9 :i* 8 conv]ts may %>e4--,= ! same cause also d ye joy1 & rejoice ) me 7v]4 #ah74 ,s f> f be+ dispirit$ by ! prospect ( 8 m>tyrdom1 ! apo/le calls ^u !m to %>e 8 joy on acc\nt ( ! success ( ! ,gospel4 ,h[ (t5 9 ! *angeful exp]i5ces ( life are joy & sorr[ m+l$ toge!r4 ,joy lives 9 ! mid/ ( ! sorr[2 ! sorr[ spr+s f ! same root z ! gladness4 ,! two d n cla% aga9/ ea* o!r1 or r$uce ! emotion to a neutral indiff]5ce1 b !y bl5d into "o ano!r1 j z 9 ! ,arctic regions1 deep d[n b5ea? ! cold sn[ ) its :ite desolation & its b>r5 dea?1 y %all f9d ! budd+ ( ! e>ly spr+ fl[]s & ! fre% gre5 grass2 j z "s k9ds ( fire burn bel[ ! wat]2 j z 9 ! mid/ ( ! b>r5 & undr9kable sea !re may be well+ up "s little f\nta9 ( fre% wat] t comes f a deep] dep? ?an ! great ocean ar\nd x & p\rs its sweet /reams along ! surface ( ! salt wa/e 7,macl>574 ,lessons4--#a4 ,a blameless life is ! product ( ! grace ( ,god4 #b4 ,is a rebuke to ! wav]+ & inconsi/5t4 #c4 ,evokes ! congratulations ( ! good 9 bo? worlds4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ae1 #af4 ,*ri/ians ,example to ! ,_w4--#a4 ,divisions & /rife grieve ! ,_s & d>k5 ^? evid5ces ( son%ip :i* believ]s 9 a calm & peaceful temp] ( _s us$ to see mo/ cle>ly4 #b4 ,we /op ! m\?s ( enemies :5 our conv]sation is su* z may discov] to o!rs _! fail+s1 & po9t out t good way :]e9 !y ought to walk4 #c4 ,suitable practice jo9$ ) pr(ession puts su* a maje/y & spl5d\r on tru? t e ,*ri/ian is to pr(ane m5 z ! sun & moon are 9 ! firmam5t4 #d4 ,! glory put on graci\s s\ls at ! day ( judgm5t w add to ! glory & joy ( fai?ful m9i/]s4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ,^w ( ,life3 a ,liv+ ,m9i/ry & a ,liv+ ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,to appreh5d ! life ( ! ,*ur* we mu/ appreh5d ! life ( its ,head4 ,,ii4 ,a liv+ m9i/ry4--#a4 ,requires confid5ce 9 ! (fice & "w itself4 #b4 ,di/9ctness ( purpose4 #c4 ,a quick & pr(\nd s5se ( ! nature & dignity ( ! s\l4 #d4 ,"o t prea*es m ?an moral dec5cy3 prea*es piety1 reg5]ation1 & fai?4 #e4 ,mu/ n be afraid to ass]t :at passes its own reason4 ,,iii4 ,a liv+ ,*ur*4--#a4 ,a safegu>d aga9/ dogmatism4 #b4 ,=malism4 #c4 ,p>tisan%ip4 #d4 ,is a body ^: life is ! life ( ,*ri/ 9 ! s\l4--,f4 ,d4 ,hunt+ton1 ,d4,d4 ,v]s4 #af-ah4 ,! ,joy ( ,m9i/]ial ,success-- ,i4 ,su/a9$ by ! assurance ( ! f9al approval ( 8 heav5ly ,ma/]4--,t ,i may rejoice 9 ! day ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #af74 ,,ii4 ,*e]fully sacrifices life itself 9 ! successful prosecution ( 8 "w4--,yea1 & if ,i be (f]$ ^u ! sacrifice & s]vice ( y\r fai?1 ,i joy1 & rejoice ) y all 7v]4 #ag74 ,,iii4 ,%>$ by ^? :o pr(it by 8 m9i/ry4--,= ! same cause also d ye joy1 & rejoice ) me 7v]4 #ah74 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ai-bd4 ,a ,project$ ,*ri/ian ,mission-- ,i4 ,prompt$ by anxiety to promote ! spiritual welf>e ( ! ,*ur*4--,b ,i tru/ 9 ! ,"l ,jesus to s5d ,timo!us %ortly unto y1 t ,i also may be ( good com=t1 :5 ,i "k y\r /ate 7v]4 #ai74 ,we h already ga!r$1 f our /udy ( ! epi/le ?us f>1 t ! apo/le 0 solicit\s ab\t ! spiritual /ate ( ! ,philippian ,*ur*2 & ?is visit ( ,timo?y 0 prep>atory to 8 own com+ to see !m4 ,he turns f ! sadd] side ( 8 own likely m>tyrdom to ! m hopeful prospect ( once m be+ 9 _! mid/4 ,! true m9i/] ( ,*ri/ c nev] =get 8 p1 :e!r pres5t among !m or abs5t2 & 8 pr9cipal anxiety is to "k t !y are gr[+ 9 grace & ,*ri/ian usefulness4 ,he seeks to keep 9 t\* ) !m by lett]s or p]sonal mess5g]s1 & ! !me ( 8 communications w be bas$ on _! mutual int]e/ 9 ! cause ( ,*ri/4 ,8 movem5ts & wi%es conc]n+ !m are all bas$ on ! w ( ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,committ$ to a tru/wor?y mess5g]4--#a4 ,a mess5g] 9 g5u9e sympa?y ) ! anxiety ( ! s5d]4 ,= ,i h no man likem9d$1 :o w naturally c>e = y\r /ate 7v]4 #bj74 ,timo?y is ( su* a nature1 has a s\l s l my own1 t :5 he comes among y he w manife/ a true reg>d = y\r be/ int]e/s4 ,?is *oice evangeli/ 0 a native ( ,lycaonia1 9 ! c5tre ( ,asia ,m9or4 ,fai?fully & lov+ly taught by 8 "m1 a pi\s ,jewess1 to long & look = ! ,messiah promis$ to ! fa!rs1 he 0 l$1 on ,paul's fir/ visit to ^! regions1 to recognise 9 ,jesus ( ,naz>e? ! great ,deliv]] & to accept ,him z 8 ,savi\r4 ,on ! apo/le's second visit1 f\r or five ye>s aft]w>ds1 f9d+ ,timo?y highly comm5d$ by ! ,*ri/ians ( ! di/rict1 he took him z 8 companion1 to give su* aid 9 mission>y "w z a "y man c\ld1 & to be tra9$ = full effici5cy z a prea*] ( ! cross4 ,f t "t onw>d we f9d him 9 con/ant connection ) ! apo/le1 ei!r z 8 companion or z c>ry+ on "s special m9i/]ial "w :i* ,paul _h entru/$ to him4 ,8 close fell[%ip ) ! apo/le gave him opportunities ( becom+ famili> ) ! great read+ !mes ( ! ,gospel1 & ) ! high aims & motives ) :i* 8 tea*] 0 con/antly animat$4 #b4 ,a mess5g] free f a self-seek+ _s4--,= all seek _! own1 n ! ?+s :i* are ,jesus ,*ri/'s 7v]4 #ba74 ,among ! o!r memb]s ( ! ,*ur* likely to be entru/$ ) su* a mission !re 0 no "o l ,timo?y--s devot$1 s :ole-he>t$1 s unselfi%4 ,! e>ly ,*ur* 0 n less free f imp]fections ?an ! mod]n ,*ur*2 ! self-seek+ _s is z p]man5t z human nature4 ,:5 a c]ta9 bi%op 0 ask$ by an acqua9tance :at 0 ! be/ body ( ,div9ity1 he did n scruple to answ]1 ,t :i* c help a man to keep a coa* & six horses4 #c4 ,a mess5g] ^: fidelity has be5 te/$4--,b ye "k ! pro( ( him1 t1 z a son ) ! fa!r1 he ha? s]v$ ) me 9 ! gospel 7v]4 #bb74 ,paul does n say t ,timo?y s]v$ him--?\gh t 0 true--b s]v$ ) him 9 ! ,gospel1 %[+ filial affection & will+ ob$i5ce4 ,! simplicity & unselfi%ness1 ! mell[ ,*ri/ian wisdom1 ! pati5ce & g5tl5ess ( ! apo/le1 fitt$ 9 ) a *>m+ meekness1 unselfi%ness1 & affectionat5ess 9 8 "y fri5d4 ,! apo/le wat*$ ) joy ! matur+ grace ( 8 belov$ companion & fell[-lab\r]2 & ,timo?y 0 ?ankful to ,god = giv+ him su* a fri5d4 ,! c\rage & fidelity ( ! "y evangeli/ _h be5 tri$ 9 times ( difficulty1 & ( ?is ! apo/le & ! ,philippians _h _h _m pro(s4 ,! ,*ur* 0 !re=e ready to welcome him ) confid5ce & respect4 ,! m9i/] %\ld be fai?ful to ! ,gospel at all times4 ,oliv] ,mill>d1 an e>ne/ & popul> prea*] ( ! reign ( ,l\is ,,xi41 attack$ ! vices ( ! c\rt 9 8 s]mons1 & did n sp>e ! k+ himself1 :o1 tak+ (f5ce1 s5t ! prie/ ^w t if he did n *ange 8 tone he w\ld h him ?r[n into ! ,se9e4 ,! k+1 repli$ ,oliv]1 is ! ma/] to d :at he pleases2 b tell him t ,i %all rea* p>adise by wat] soon] ?an he w by po/-horses4 ,?is bold answ] at once amus$ & intimidat$ ! k+1 = he let ! prea*] cont9ue to prea* z he pleas$ & :at he pleas$4 ,,iii4 ,to be foll[$ by a hop$-= p]sonal visit4--,him !re=e ,i hope to s5d pres5tly1 s soon z ,i %all see h[ x w g ) me4 ,b ,i tru/ 9 ! ,"l t ,i also myself %all come %ortly 7v]s4 #bc1 #bd74 ,until 8 own fate is det]m9$1 ! apo/le seems desir\s to keep ,timo?y ) him2 b z soon z he le>n$ ! issue1 he w\ld despat* 8 tru/y mess5g] to ,philippi1 & *]i%$ ! hope ( com+ himself4 ,:atev] ! result may be1 m>tyrdom or lib]ty1 ! apo/le calmly & firmly tru/s 9 ! ,"l4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! good are ev] devis+ plans = ! b5efit ( o!rs4 #b4 ,an e>ne/ _s inspires o!rs to holy toil4 #c4 ,! be/ virtues are /r5g!n$ by ,*ri/ian "w4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ai-bd4 ,m9i/]ial ,anxiety = ! ,welf>e ( ! ,*ur*4--#a4 ,! crosses & com=ts ( a ,*ri/ian1 endu$ ) a truly public _s1 dep5d n s mu* ^u ^? ?+s :i* conc]n himself1 z ^? :i* are ( public conc]n to ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,8 ,*ur*4 #b4 ,a m9i/] imitates ! apo/les 9 wat*+ ov] _! flock :5 ! /ate ( s\ls is ! object ( 8 c>e1 & :5 ! c>e arises1 n f con/ra9t1 b f love to ! p>ty c>$ =4 #c4 ,our own ?+s & ! ?+s ( ,*ri/ are (t5 9 two contr>y balances4 #d4 ,! call+ ( ! m9i/ry is a s]vice1 & m9i/]s are s]vants ( ,*ri/1 = ! ,*ur*1 & n lords ov] _! fai?4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,! ,life ( ,*ri/ ! only ,true ,idea ( ,self-devotion4--,a ref9$ selfi%ness is "o ( ! wor/ antagoni/s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,x may consi/ ) all ! ,*ur* requires z a condition to communion 9 h] fulle/ privileges4 ,,ii4 ,b x ext+ui%es all t ev] produc$ any great "w 9 ,*ri/'s s]vice4 ,,iii4 ,! secret ( t /up5d\s self-devotion :i* sa9ts 9 all ages h manife/$ is--!y set up ! life ( ,*ri/ be=e !m4 ,,iv4 ,! cu/oms ( life & all ! curr5t maxims & unwritt5 laws ( society ma9ta9 s tyrann\s a hold ev5 ov] good m9ds t high & g5]\s temp]s are *ill$ into inaction4--,h4 ,e4 ,mann+4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #be-cj4 ,a ,devot$ ,*ri/ian ,m9i/]-- ,i4 ,a valu$ associate ( good m54--,epaphroditus1 my bro!r1 & companion 9 lab\r1 & fell[-soldi]1 b y\r mess5g]1 & he t m9i/]$ to my wants 7v]4 #be74 ,epaphroditus _h be5 s5t by ! ,philippian ,*ur* ) a gift to ,paul1 &1 p5d+ ! propos$ visit ( himself or ,timo?y1 he employs him z 8 mess5g]4 ,! comm5dation ( ,epaphroditus indicates ! apo/le's high e/imate ( ! "* ( ! man--a ,*ri/ian bro!r1 a colleague 9 toil1 a fell[-soldi] 9 sc5es ( dang] & conflict4 ,! "w ( ! ,*ri/ian m9i/] br+s him into contact ) ! noble/ spirits ( ! times4 ,,ii4 ,full ( sympa?y = ! anxieties ( 8 p4--,= he long$ aft] y all1 & 0 full ( heav9ess1 because t ye _h he>d t he _h be5 sick 7v]4 #bf74 ,x may be t ,epaphroditus 0 ! m anxi\s to return to 8 p le/ ! rum\r ( 8 sickness %\ld h disa/r\s consequ5ces on ! /ate ( 8 ,*ur*1 t "s p>ties betwe5 :om he _h m$iat$ %\ld take advantage ( 8 pro/ration & fall aga9 into animosity1 or x may be t he might dispel ! di/ress & sorr[ ( 8 p on 8 own acc\nt4 ,?is long+ to see 8 p reveals a womanly t5d]ness t "s m5 might call weakness4 ,paul did n s reg>d x4 ,he knew ! manly robu/ness ( _s1 ! decision1 en]gy1 & devot$ness t _h made ,epaphroditus 8 hon\r$ companion 9 lab\r & fell[-soldi]2 & to him ! elem5t ( s(tness & sweetness br\ght out 9 ! languor ( ! recov]y exhibit$ a new *>m4 ,! be/ m5 (t5 %[ a union ( opposite virtues2 = example1 ,epaphroditus4 ,! f9e/ delicacy ( s\l :i*1 if alone1 might seem excessive & effem9ate1 allies itself to a manly c\rage1 :i* sets at naught life itself4 ,! deepe/ love ( ! ,*ur* does n exclude a mo/ fai?ful atta*m5t to its great apo/le1 nor anxiety = ! pres5t mom5t =bid sympa?y = a di/ant community4 ,"o may rev]5ce & ackn[l$ge sup]ior m51 & yet give all ! glory to ,god alone2 may be anxi\s = 8 own s\l1 & yet give himself to ! welf>e ( ! ,*ur* & ! common s]vice ( its memb]%ip 7,lange74 ,,iii4 ,expos$ himself to great risk 9 ! eag] dis*>ge ( duty4--,= inde$ he 0 sick nigh unto dea?3 b ,god _h m]cy on him2 4 4 4 ,i s5t him !re=e 4 4 4 t :5 ye see him aga9 ye may rejoice1 & t ,i may be ! less sorr[ful 7v]s4 #bg1 #bh74 ,! sickness ( ,epaphroditus 0 probably br\ght on by ! risks & exposures ( 8 j\rney f ,philippi to ,rome4 ,x 0 no easy task = a ,*ri/ian1 "o ( a sect ev]y:]e spok5 aga9/1 hat$ & oppress$1 hav+ no protection f ei!r ,jewi% or ,roman rule1 to und]take su* a mission1 c>ry+ aid to a man 9 prison1 :o 0 bitt]ly hat$ by _m1 & ov] ^: approa*+ execution !y 7 gloat+ ) a fi5di% satisfaction4 ,b ,epaphroditus brav$ all ! privations & suff]+s ( ! p]il\s ent]prise1 & w\ld n hesitate to ackn[l$ge publicly be=e ! _w t ! prison] he s\ght to help 0 8 fri5d4 ,paul fully und]/ood all ! p]ils ( ! adv5ture & t x _h ne>ly co/ a valuable life2 he ?us specially ackn[l$ges ! m]cy ( ,god bo? to himself & ! ,philippians & ! mitigation ( _! mutual sorr[ 9 ! recov]y ( ,epaphroditus4 ,life1 especially ! life ( a fai?ful s]vant ( ,*ri/1 possesses great value4 ,= su* a life we ought to pray2 & x is an act ( ,god's grace :5 x is pres]v$ to ! ,*ur* 7,heubn]74 ,x is a f9e ?+1 wrote ,sail]1 if y c say a man liv$ & nev] lift$ a /one aga9/ 8 neighb\r2 b x is a f9] f> if y c say also he took out ( ! pa? ! /ones t w\ld h caught 8 neighb\r's feet4 ,s did ,f5eb]g1 & ?is 8 do+ 0 8 life4 ,,iv4 ,highly comm5d$ = 8 "* & "w's sake4--,receive him !re=e 9 ! ,"l ) all gladness2 & hold su* 9 reputation3 because = ! "w ( ,*ri/ he 0 nigh unto dea?1 n reg>d+ 8 life1 to supply y\r lack ( s]vice t[>ds me 7v]s4 #bi1 #cj74 ,words ( highe/ eulogy1 com+ f su* a s\rce1 & utt]$ "u su* circum/ances4 ,h[ t5d]1 unres]v$ & unselfi% are ! apo/le's comm5dations ( ,timo?y & ,epaphroditus1 & h[ l>ge & lov+ ! he>t f :i* !y came6 ,ev5 ) ^! fri5ds1 s de> & ne$ful to him1 ! ag$ s]vant ( ,*ri/1 worn ) lab\r & suff]+1 is will+1 = ! "w ( ,*ri/1 to "p1 & to be left alone4 ,& ?is man 0 notori\s1 a few ye>s be=e1 z ,saul ! p]secutor4 ,:at wr\ght ! *ange8 ,! glori\s ,gospel ( ! bless$ ,god4 ,! fai?ful1 consci5ti\s1 self-d5y+ m9i/] ( ! ,^w _c fail to w9 ! e/eem & love ( 8 p4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,a ,*ri/ian m9i/] has _m opportunities ( usefulness4 #b4 ,%\ld cultivate a g5]\s & sympa!tic nature4 #c4 ,%\ld be fai?ful 9 all ?+s4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #be-bh4 ,anxieties ( ,m9i/]ial ,life4--#a4 ,m9i/]ial employm5t is a pa9ful1 labori\s "w1 & fai?ful m9i/]s :o are /&>d-be>]s or s5t9els1 & m>* 9 ! front1 be=e ! ,"l's p1 h a peculi> battle ( _! own = tru? & piety4 #b4 ,! ,"l sometimes suff]s ,8 s]vants to fall into desp]ate dang]s1 t ,8 m]cy may be ! m se5 9 _! deliv]y4 #c4 ,c\rage "u suff]+s = ,*ri/1 & rejoic+ 9 ,god1 may consi/ ) mod]ate sorr[ & heav9ess4 #d4 ,! weights & griefs ( ! godly d prove an occasion ( rejoic+ aft]w>ds1 s ! grief :i* ! ,philippians _h because ( _! pa/or's sickness & appreh5d$ dea? end$ 9 joy :5 !y saw him 9 heal? aga94--,f]gusson4 ,v]s4 #bi1 #cj4 ,h]oic ,devotion to ,*ri/-- ,i4 ,is :olly absorb$ 9 ! "w ( ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,risks life 9 s]v+ ! cause ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,%\ld be held 9 highe/ e/eem4 ,,iv4 ,%\ld be joyfully ackn[l$g$ 9 :omsoev] manife/$4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,f9ally4--,lit4 z to ! re/4 ,! apo/le _h int5d$ to br+ 8 lett] to a close1 b some?+ ( :i* we h no in=mation leads him to w>n 8 read]s aga9/ ,judaiz]s & _! me?ods4 ,he resumes 8 f>ewell at *4 iv4 #h1 yet l+]s !re4 ,to write ! same ?+s4--,:atev] !y may h be51 !y conc]n$ ! security ( 8 read]s4 ,8 h& _h s (t5 writt5 up 9 bold lett]s ! ,cave canem to w>n 8 unsuspect+ *ildr51 t we may be all[$ to ?9k t is :at he means to d aga94 ,v]4 #b4 ,bew>e ( dogs4--,:o w\ld turn aga9 & r5d y4 ,if ! t]m is a retort on ,g5tile dogs1 & looks l rail+ = rail+1 we may expla9 x by ! directness ( ! metaphor4 ,dogs & ,judaiz]s h ?is 9 common--t !y te> fle%4 ,! savage delight ( hav+ inflict$ a w\nd is %[n 9 ,gal4 vi4 #ac4 ,bew>e ( ! concision4--,a bitt] play on ! "n by :i* ! ,jews ?\ght !mselves di/+ui%$ 7,eph4 ii4 #aa74 ,/4 ,paul *anges ! prefix1 & /igmatises !m z ! mutilation p>ty4 ,lightfoot gives illu/rations ( ?is toy+ ) words1 e4g41 9 ! compla9t ( an ambassador t he _h be5 s5t1 n to ,spa91 b to ,pa94 ,v]4 #c4 ,= we are ! circumcision4--,h[ completely ,paul _h sl\gh$ 8 ,rabb9ic lit]alism ?is v]se cle>ly %[s 7,rom4 ii4 #bh1 #bi74 ,:i* wor%ip ,god 9 ! ,_s4--,see our ,"l's words to ! woman ( ,sam>ia1 prophetic ( ! day :5 wor%ip %all be set free f its trammels & c]em5ts 7,john iv4 #bc1 #bd74 ,v]4 #d4 ,?\gh ,i might also h confid5ce 9 ! fle%4--,!y w nev] be able to say he speaks evil ( t :i* he kn[s n4 ,if !re is any pr(it 9 t direction1 he might say1 ,i w set my foot z f> z :o goes f>!/4 ,an argum5tum ad hom9em4 ,v]4 #e4 ,circumcis$ ! eigh? day4--,beg9n+ ) ?is he works 8 way1 ?\gh ?is & ! foll[+ v]ses1 to ! climax ( ! /raite/ sect4 ,! items ( ?is v]se h to d ) ! bir? & education ( ! apo/le4 ,v]4 #f4 ,conc]n+ zeal4--,an expression ( int5se irony1 condemn+ :ile he seems to exalt 8 =m] self 7,lightfoot74 ,righte\sness :i* is 9 ! law4--,legal righte\sness4 ,exact att5tion to all its manifold comm&s & prohibitions4 ,v]4 #g4 ,:at ?+s 7 ga94--,! v>i\s po9ts 9 :i* ,i _h consid]$ myself =tunate1 giv+ me an advantage ov] o!rs4 ,^? ,i c\nt$ loss = ,*ri/4--,! t5se ( ! v]b c\nt$ d5otes an action ! result ( :i* cont9ues4 ,x leaves no place = aft]-regrets1 l ^? ( ! woman :o /opp$ to look back on ,sodom4 ,/4 ,paul c\nts 8 ,judaism1 ) its emolum5ts1 well lo/4 ,hav+ f\nd "o pe>l ( great price1 he w5t & sold all t he _h & b\ght x 7,matt4 xiii4 #df74 ,v]4 #h4 ,yea1 d\btless1 & ,i c\nt1 etc4--,a m explicit /atem5t ( ! abid+ satisfaction ) ! *os5 lot4 ,i /ill d c\nt4 ,all ?+s4--,:atev] !y may be--n simply ^? nam$ above4 ,= ! excell5cy ( ! k ( ,*ri/ ,jesus4--,! em95t quality ( a possession atta9$ is ! gr\nd = e/imat+ o!r possessions accord+ to _! relation to t "o 7,mey]74 ,= :om ,i h suff]$ ! loss ( all ?+s4--,! words ga9 & loss are ! same 9 ^! v]ses z 9 our ,"l's memorable say+ ,:at do? x pr(it a man if he ga9 ! :ole _w & =feit 8 life8 ,r4,v41 s\l ,a4,v4 7,m>k viii4 #cf74 ,& d c\nt !m b dung4--,s ,r4,v4 text1 refuse1 m>g94 ,if we accept ! mean+ t :i* is ?r[n to ! dogs1 we h an apt int]pretation1 b we ne$ to gu>d aga9/ attribut+ to ! apo/le subtleties ( expression born 9 a lexicograph]'s bra94 ,v]4 #i4 ,?r\gh ! fai? ( ,*ri/4--,bett] )\t ! article z ,r4,v4 ,fai? is ! m$ium by :i* righte\sness comes4 ,! righte\sness :i* is ( ,god4--,:i* orig9ates f ,god z ! f\nt ( all righte\sness4 ,by fai?4--,r4,v4 m>g91 ^u2 t is1 re/+ ^u fai? z its condition2 above x 0 ! m$ium4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,! p[] ( ,8 resurrection4--,! wide-rea*+ & conqu]+ =ce & efficacy :i* r5d] dea? in]t 7#b ,tim4 #a4 #aj7 & draw ! /+ ( dea? 7#a ,cor4 xv474 ,& ! fell[%ip ( ,8 suff]+s4--,! apo/le has no desire to g by any o!r way to 8 glory ?an t by :i* 8 ,"l w5t--p] crucem ad lucem4 ,be+ made con=mable unto ,8 dea?4--,r4,v4 becom+ con=m$4 ,! orig9al is "o ^w :]e we h ?ree1 be+ made con=mable1 tak+ t l[ly guise :i* w agree ) ! be>+ ( ,him :o took ! =m ( a s]vant4 ,! agony ( ,ge?semane1 n less ?an ! agony ( ,calv>y1 w be reproduc$1 h[ev] fa9tly1 9 ! fai?ful s]vant ( ,*ri/ 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #aa4 ,if by any means ,i might atta94--,h[ little is !re "h ( ! _s ( ^? :o pr(ess !mselves z sure ( heav5 z ?\gh !y 7 !re4 ,mey] ?9ks ! expression excludes moral security1 b n ! c]titudo salutis 9 itself4 ,unto ! resurrection ( ! dead4--,by a v slight *ange f ! dead in/ead ( ( ! dead ! ,r4,v4 indicates r too feebly ! only use ( ! t]m 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,f among/ w\ld h be5 m likely to arre/ att5tion4 ,:il/ ,mey] says ! comp\nd ^w = resurretion 9 no way diff]s f ! ord9>y "o1 ,l,ightfoot ?9ks ! =m ( expression implies & ! context requires ! mean+ ! f9al resurrection ( ! righte\s to a new & glorifi$ life4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,n z ?\gh ,i _h already atta9$4--,! ^w = atta9$ may possibly ref] to ! turn+-po9t 9 ,/4 ,paul's hi/ory1 & s ! phrase w\ld mean1 n z ?\gh by my conv]sion ,i did at once atta94 ,?is int]pretation1 :i* is ,bi%op ,lightfoot's1 is *all5g$ by ,dr4 ,beet4 ,x seems pref]able1 on o!r ?an grammatical gr\nds1 because ! foll[+ phrase1 if we ref] ! =m] to conv]sion1 is an advance ( ?\ght4 ,ei!r 7 already p]fect4--,describ+ a pres5t /ate :i* is ! consequ5ce ( pa/ processes4 ,he has n rea*$ ! condition :]e no?+ else c be add$4 ,he is mo/ bless$ :o1 z he m\nts ev] high]1 sees p]fection1 l ,abraham's m\nt ( sacrifice1 af> (f4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,bre?r51 ,i c\nt n myself to h appreh5d$4--,"s ?9k a ref]5ce to ! op9ion ( o!rs lies 9 ! words2 b ,/4 ,paul seems to be d5y+ ( himself :at o!rs ass]t$ 79 v>i\s ways7 ( !mselves4 ,b ?is "o ?+ ,i d4--,lit4 b "o ?+2 ! words ,i d 9 ,a4,v4 & ,r4,v4 are a supplem5t4 ,mey] ?9ks x bett] to supply ?9k4 ,x does n seem necess>y to supply any?+4 ,"o ?+ ! apo/le nev] loses sight (2 all ! ?reads ( life are ga!r$ up into x4 ,=gett+ ! ?+s t are beh9d4--,! ?\ght ( h[ mu* ( ! c\rse _h be5 cov]$1 & h[ x 0 done1 s9ks 9 ! consid]ation ( :at has yet to be a*iev$4 ,& rea*+ =?4--,l "o ( ^? eag] *>iote]s 4 4 4 ( ! ,circus ,maximus 4 4 4 lean+ =w>d 9 8 fly+ c>1 b5d+ ov] ! %ak5 re9 & ! goad$ /e$ 7,f>r>74 ,/4 ,paul usually employs ! figure ( ! foot-race2 & ! n look+ back1 :i* %[$ a "r temp] 9 a runn]1 w\ld be fatal to ! *>iote] 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #ad4 ,i press t[>d ! m>k4--,i ha/5 t[>ds ! goal :]e ! adjudicators /&4 ,= ! prize ( ! high call+4--,if ! holl[ wrai? ( dy+ fame c\ld lead ! a?letes to put =? almo/ sup]human ef=t1 h[ mu* m wor?y 0 ! am>an?9e cr[n ( glory 7#a ,pet4 v4 #d74 ,v]4 #ae4 ,z _m z be p]fect4--,no long] novices1 b hav+ be5 initiat$ fully into ! mo/ secret my/]ies ( ! fai?--t ,*ri/ian maturity 9 :i* "o is no long] a babe 9 ,*ri/4 ,! reproa*ful irony :i* "s detect h>dly comports ) ! g5]al tone ( ! lett]4 ,v]4 #af4 ,let u walk by ! same rule4--,t :i* _h be5 to !m ! means ( su* di/9ct progress _h ?us approv$ itself z ! safe & prud5t c\rse to foll[4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,foll[]s toge!r ( me4--,he does n1 z "s ungraci\s pa/ors d1 %[ ! /eep road to p]fection :il/ himself /ay+ at ! wicket-gate4 ,l ! ,good ,%eph]d1 he leade? 8 %eep4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,= _m walk 4 4 4 ! enemies ( ! cross ( ,*ri/4--,*ri/ians 9 "n only1 ^: loose int]pretations ( ! p]fect law ( lib]ty make x possible to live an animal life4 ,! cross ( ,*ri/1 symbol ( ,8 self-r5unciation1 %\ld be ! place ( execution = all fle%ly desires ( ,8 foll[]s2 &1 in/ead ( t1 ^! m5 ov] :om an apo/le lam5ts h made x an opportunity ( s5sual gratification4 ,!y say1 ,we _c help ,him2 ,he does n he$ our help2 x is ( little consequ5ce h[ we live4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,^: end is de/ruction4--,beet argues f ?is t ,univ]salism _c be true4 ,x mu/ be admitt$ t ,/4 ,paul is speak+ ( s9s ( ! body1 & p]haps is ?9k+ ( ! ru9\s effects ( fle%ly indulg5ce4 ,^: god is _! belly4--,aga9/ ! dom9ion ( appetite all ! tea*]s ( mank9d are at "o4 ,all agree 9 repudiat+ ! doctr9e ( ! savage3 ,i b[ to ne'er a god except myself ,& to my ,belly1 fir/ ( deities4--,seeley4 ,! self-indulg5ce :i* w\nds ! t5d] consci5ce & turns lib]ty into lic5ce is "h condemn$ 7,lightfoot74 ,^: glory is 9 _! %ame4--,_! natures are s utt]ly p]v]t$ t !y c\nt t :i* is _! degradation z matt] = pride4 ,l ! man :om our ,"l describes1 su* m5 n only fe> n ,god1 nor reg>d man1 b c lightly vaunt ! fact4 ,:o m9d e>?ly ?+s4--,! peculi> =m ( expression is notewor?y4 ,at ^! m51 ( ! e>?1 e>?y1 ! apo/le /&s look+ 9 amazem5t4 ,8 expression rem9ds u ( ,/4 ,james3 ,let n t man ?9k t he %all receive any?+ ( ! ,"l2 a d\blem9d$ man1 un/able 9 all 8 ways 7s ! ,r4,v474 ,v]4 #bj4 ,= our conv]sation is 9 heav54--,our is emphatic1 contra/+ ) ! e>?ly ?+s j nam$4 ,conv]sation is t to :i* we mo/ readily turn1 z ! ne$le trembles to ! pole4 ,our he>ts are ) our treasure1 & t is f> away f e>?ly ?+s4 ,!y t say su* ?+s decl>e pla9ly t !y seek a city2 x is ! s\l's ,heimweh1 ! ye>n+ = ! homel&4 ,we mu/ n und]/& ! words to mean ,our mode ( spee* is l t 9 heav51 nor ,our habit ( life is heav5ly4 ,! ^w = conv]sation means ! commonweal?1 ! great] assembly & ,*ur* ( ! fir/born :o are enroll$ 9 heav5 7,heb4 xii4 #bc74 ,f :5ce also we look = ! ,savi\r4--,f t heav51 :i!r ! ,=]unn] is = u ent]$1 ,he %all come 9 l mann]4 ,mean:ile we /& 9 read9ess to receive ,him4 ,! ^w = look = 7,r4,v4 wait =7 graphically depicts ! attitude ( wait+4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,:o %all *ange our vile body4--,r4,v4 mu* bett]1 ,:o %all fa%ion anew ! body ( our humiliation4 ,we are n to consid] ! body z ! cause ( s91 z some?+ outside ! r$emption wr\ght by ,*ri/1 ! ,savi\r ( ! body4 ,! fa%ion+ anew w n lose any ess5tial "p ( ! body4 ,z ! col\rs 9 a kaleidoscope *ange =m at ea* movem5t1 b are yet always ! same1 s 9 ! *ange ( ! body !re w be transition b no absolute solution ( cont9uity4 ,! body ( our humiliation is ! frail t5em5t 9 :i* ! exile _s soj\rns 7#b ,cor4 v4 #a-h72 x is ! soon-we>i$ companion ( an eag] _s 7,matt4 xxvi4 #da72 x returns to ! du/ z x 0 7,eccles4 xii4 #g74 ,t x may be fa%ion$ l unto ,8 glori\s body4--,r4,v4 t x may be con=m$ to ! body ( ,8 glory1 z contra/$ ) ! body ( ,8 humiliation 7,phil4 ii4 #h71 ! body 9 :i* ,he tab]nacl$ among/ u 7,john i4 #ad74 ,! p[] :]eby ,he is able to subdue all ?+s4--,he has p[]1 n only to raise & glorify ! body1 b to subdue & r5ovate all ?+s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]se #a-c4 ,! ,false & ! ,true 9 ,religion4 ,i4 ,! false 9 religion evid5t 9 ! "* ( its advocates4--,bew>e ( dogs1 bew>e ( evil work]s1 bew>e ( ! concision 7v] #b474 ,dogs 0 an epi!t expressive ( great contempt1 & indicative ( impurity & pr(anity4 ,x 0 a t]m appli$ to ! ,judaiz]s1 or1 z ,*ryso/om calls !m1 base & contemptible ,jews1 gre$y ( fil?y lucre & fond ( p[]1 :o1 desir+ to draw away numb]s ( believ]s1 prea*$ at ! same "t bo? ,*ri/ianity & ,judaism1 corrupt+ ! ,gospel4 ,!y 7 evil work]s caus+ mu* spiritual mis*ief4 ,!y 7 ( ! concision--m]e cutt]s or sla%]s ( ! fle%4 ,! same m5 are describ$ 9 ea* clause z impure & pr(ane1 z work+ spiritual mis*ief1 & z tak5 up ) a pu]ile fai? 9 fle%-cutt+4 ,9 ?is fir/ clause y h _! "*1 9 ! second _! conduct1 & 9 ! ?ird _! de/ructive cre$4 ,m5 :o insi/$ on circumcision z ess5tial to salvation made ! rite ridicul\s--,judaiz$ ere !y ,*ri/ianis$4 ,to circumcise a ,g5tile 0 n only to subject him to a rite :i* ,god nev] int5d$ = him1 b x 0 to inve/ him ) a false "*4 ,circumcision to him 0 a =g]y1 & he c>ri$ a lie 9 8 p]son4 ,n a ,jew1 & yet m>k$ z "o1 hav+ ! tok5 )\t ! l9eage1 a seal ( desc5t & n a drop ( ,abraham's blood 9 8 ve9s4 ,to h+e salvation1 especially 9 ! case ( a ,g5tile1 on circumcision 0 su* a spuri\s proselytism1 su* a total misappreciation ( ! ,jewi% cov5ant1 su* a mis]able subv]sion ( ! lib]ty ( ! ,gospel1 su* a p]v]se & sup]/iti\s reliance on a manual rite1 t its advocates might well be c>icatur$ & br&$ z ! concision 7,eadie74 ,! false 9 religion /&s expos$ & condemn$ by ! "* & me?ods ( its propagators4 ,,ii4 ,! true 9 religion has def9ite *>act]i/ics4--#a4 ,9 ! spirituality ( its wor%ip4 ,= we are ! circumcision1 :i* wor%ip ,god 9 ! ,_s 7v]4 #c74 ,!re is a great diff]5ce betwe5 ! d]isive use ( ! t]m concision & ! use ( ! circumcision 9 ?is v]se4 ,!re is a ,*ri/ian circumcision1 :i* is a putt+ (f ! body ( ! s9s ( ! fle%2 & ?is is n a manual b a spiritual act4 ,all t ! old circumcision typifi$ ! ,*ri/ian enjoys4 ,! spiritual (fspr+ ( ,abraham h nobl] gifts by f> ?an 8 natural se$--bless+ n wrapp$ up 9 civil fran*ise1 or dep5d5t ^u "t1 or re/rict$ to t]ritory4 ,! ,*ri/ian has le>nt t true religion consi/s1 n 9 =ms & c]emonies & temporal privileges1 b 9 a "r /ate ( he>t t[>ds ,god1 9 a l(ti] wor%ip1 & a m int5se spiritual life4 #b4 ,9 mak+ ,*ri/ ! basis ( confid5t exultation4--,f9ally1 my bre?r51 rejoice 9 ! ,"l 4 4 4 rejoice 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus 7v]s4 #a1 #c74 ,*ri/1 & ,*ri/ only1 is ! ,*ri/ian's plea1 & ! joy\s !me ( 8 un5d+ song3 ,*ri/1 ! ,div9e1 all-glori\s ,son ( ,god4 ,!odosius1 9 ! f\r? c5tury1 at "o "t s f> fav\r$ ! ,arians z to let !m op5 _! place ( wor%ip & lab\r to und]m9e ! ,div9ity ( ,*ri/4 ,soon aft] ?is he made 8 son ,arcadius1 a y\? ( sixte51 an equal p>tn] ) him 9 8 ?rone2 & ! noblem5 & bi%ops 7 invit$ to come on an appo9t$ day to congratulate him4 ,among ! numb] 0 ,amphilocus1 a fam\s old bi%op :o _h bitt]ly suff]$ 9 ! ,arian p]secution4 ,he made a v h&some address to ! emp]or1 & 0 ab\t to take 8 leave1 :5 ,!odosius exclaim$3 ,:at1 d y take no notice ( my son8 ,d y n "k t ,i h made him p>tn] ) me 9 ! empire8 ,^u ?is ! good old bi%op w5t up to "y ,arcadius1 &1 putt+ 8 h& ^u 8 head1 said1 ,! ,"l bless !e1 my son4 ,! emp]or1 r\s$ into rage by ?is app>5t neglect1 exclaim$3 ,:at1 is ?is all ! respect y pay to a pr9ce t ,i h made ( equal dignity ) myself8 ,^u ?is ! bi%op1 ) ! gr&eur ( an angel & ! zeal ( an apo/le1 look+ ! emp]or full 9 ! face1 indignantly said3 ,sire1 d y s highly res5t my app>5t neglect ( y\r son because ,i d n give him equal hon\rs ) y\rself8 ,& :at mu/ ! et]nal ,god ?9k ( y :o h giv5 leave to h ,8 co-equal & co-et]nal ,son degrad$ 9 ,8 prop] ,div9ity 9 e "p ( y\r empire8 #c4 ,9 di/ru/+ ! suppos$ virtue ( outw>d rites4--,& h no confid5ce 9 ! fle% 7v]4 #c74 ,no confid5ce 9 ! suppos$ good conf]r$ by ext]nals4 ,bir? & l9eage1 family1 tribe1 & nationality on ! "o h&1 & ! moral "* det]m9$ by !m on ! o!r1 ,paul reckons toge!r z excell5cies & gifts ( ! same k9d1 & holds !m 9 slight e/eem comp>$ ) :at he has 9 ,*ri/4 ,! morality ( m5 belongs to ! prov9ce ( ! natural life2 x dep5ds on bir?1 family1 position1 culture1 "t1 & circum/ances1 & gives reason1 z does e fav\r1 = humble ?ankfulness1 b n = pr\d boa/+4 ,su*1 z contra/$ ) ! concision1 is ! circumcision2 ! *ildr5 ( believ+ ,abraham & bless$ ) him2 s]v+ ,god by ,8 ,_s 9 a high] & m ela/ic wor%ip2 glory+ 9 ,him :o has won su* privileges & bless+s = !m1 & hav+ no tru/ 9 any ext]nals or =malities on :i* ! ,judaiz] laid su* /ress z secur+ salvation or z br++ x )9 an available rea* 7,lange1 ,eadie74 ,,iii4 ,aga9/ ! false 9 religion x is necess>y to fai?fully w>n4--,bew>e 4 4 4 bew>e 4 4 4 bew>e6 7v]4 #b7 ,l ?ree peals ( a trumpet giv+ a c]ta9 bla/ d ! ?ree clauses s\nd1 & ! repetition reveals ! int5se anxiety & e>ne/ness ( ! al>m$ apo/le4 ,x is ! duty ( ! m9i/] to w>n 8 p ( :atev] endang]s _! spiritual life & et]nal welf>e4 ,news came to a c]ta9 t[n1 once & aga91 t ! enemy 0 approa*+2 b he did n !n approa*4 ,h]eupon 9 ang] ! inhabitants enact$ a law t no man on pa9 ( dea? %\ld br+ aga9 su* rum\rs z ! news ( an enemy4 ,n long aft] ! enemy came inde$1 & besieg$1 assault$1 & sack$ ! t[n1 ( ! ru9s ( :i* no?+ rema9$ b ?is prov]bial epitaph--,"h once /ood a t[n t 0 de/roy$ by sil5ce4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,g5u9e religion is self-evid5t4 #b4 ,fals5ess 9 ! g>b ( religion works s]i\s mis*ief4 #c4 ,true religion dem&s con/ant wat*fulness4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #a4 ,safegu>ds aga9/ ,error4--#a4 ,to rejoice 9 ,*ri/--to be con/antly & ) delight mak+ rec\rse to ,him--is a *oice gu>d aga9/ any error contr>y to ! tru?s relat+ to ,him4 #b4 ,(t5 repeat+ & inculcat+ tru?s t are mo/ = edification ought nei!r to be burd5some to a m9i/] nor yet we>i$ ( by ! p4 #c4 ,temptations to error are cov]$ ov] ) su* pi\s pret5ces & lively baits t !re is ne$ ( _m gu>ds & frequ5t w>n+s4--,f]gusson4 ,v]4 #b4 ,emphatic ,w>n+s aga9/ ,false ,tea*]s-- ,i4 ,because ( _! sn>l+ me?ods & insatiable gre$4--,bew>e ( dogs4 ,,ii4 ,because ( _! wick$ & de/ructive policy4--,bew>e ( evil work]s4 ,,iii4 ,because _! zeal is :olly misdirect$ & injuri\s4--,bew>e ( ! concision4 ,v]4 #c4 ,spiritual ,circumcision-- ,i4 ,is an inw>d & consci\s spiritual *ange4--,= we are ! circumcision4 ,,ii4 ,:ile rev]5tly us+ outw>d =ms ( wor%ip is sup]ior to !m4--,:i* wor%ip ,god 9 ! ,_s4 ,,iii4 ,f9ds its joy 9 liv+ union ) ,*ri/4--,& rejoice 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,,iv4 ,repudiates all ord9ances t div]t f ,*ri/4--,& h no confid5ce 9 ! fle%4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #d-h4 ,ext]nal ,religionism incomp>able ) ! ,true ,k ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! highe/ example ( ext]nal religionism af=ds no gr\nd = confid5t boa/+ 7v]s4 #d-f74--;,ext]nal religionism _h its mo/ complete embodim5t 9 ,paul4 ,he 0 its mo/ zeal\s devotee1 its able/ *ampion4 ,^! v]ses describe ! be/ eulogy t c be giv5 ( ! obs]v] ( ext]nal rites4 ,by bir?1 l9eage1 tra9+1 ability1 consi/5cy ( "*1 & s9c]ity ( aim1 ,paul 0 an ideal ,jew1 a model all 8 c\ntrym5 might aspire to copy4 ,if !re 0 gr\nd = boa/+1 no "o _h a great] "r ?an he4 ,he ne$$ no ,*ri/1 no ,savi\r2 he 0 well able to look aft] himself4 ,b "o day ! discov]y came t all ?is glory+ 0 va92 in/ead ( ga9+ salvation he 0 f>!r f x ?an ev]1 & 9 dang] ( los+ ev]y?+4 ,religi\s progress is (t5 m app>5t ?an real4 ,:5 ,capta9 ,p>ry & 8 p>ty 7 9 se>* ( ! ,nor? ,pole1 aft] travell+ sev]al days ) sl$ges ov] a va/ field ( ice1 on tak+ a c>eful obs]vation ( ! pole-/>1 ! pa9ful discov]y 0 made t1 :ile !y 7 app>5tly advanc+ t[>ds ! pole1 ! ice-field on :i* !y 7 travell+ 0 drift+ to ! s\?1 & br++ !m ne>] to ! v]ge1 n ( ! pole1 b ( de/ruction4 ,,ii4 ,! suppos$ ga9s ( ext]nal religionism are = ,*ri/'s sake e/eem$ z loss4--,b :at ?+s 7 ga9 to me1 ^? ,i c\nt$ loss = ,*ri/ 7v]4 #g74 ,n losses1 comp>$ ) ! plural ( ga9s2 b all ! suppos$ ga9s are treat$ z "o great loss1 & ?is aft] ! mo/ c>eful scrut9y & calculation4 ,i c\nt$ loss4 ,! swell+ sum ( fanci$ virtues1 pa9fully ga!r$ & fondly & pr\dly contemplat$1 vani%es into no?+ at "o /roke ( ! discrim9at+ p54 ,all t 0 priz$ z valuable1 & z ! all ( p]sonal possession1 is reg>d$ z dross1 because ( ,*ri/4 ,!y did n help him to w9 ,*ri/1 b to lose ,him2 ! m he ga9$ 9 self-righte\sness ! m he lo/ ( ,*ri/4 ,x 0 n only pr(itless1 b productive ( positive loss4 ,,iii4 ,! surpass+ excell5cy ( ! k ( ,*ri/ r5d]s ext]nal religionism utt]ly wor?less4--,i c\nt all ?+s b loss = ! excell5cy ( ! k ( ,*ri/ ,jesus my ,"l2 4 4 4 & d c\nt !m b dung refuse1 t ,i may w9 ,*ri/ 7v]4 #h74 ,! ga9s 73 circumcision p]=m$ )\t any deviation f legal "t or me?od2 memb]%ip 9 ! h\se ( ,israel1 & connection ) "o ( its mo/ hon\r$ tribes2 desc5t f a long l9e ( pure-blood ance/ry2 adh]5ce to a sect ^: prom95t di/9ction 0 ! obs]vance ( ! old /atutes2 e>ne/ & uncompromis+ ho/ility to a community accus$ ( und]m9+ ! au?ority ( ! ,mosaic code1 & a m]it bas$ on blameless ob$i5ce to ! law4 ,^! once glori$ & confid$ 9 7 c\nt$ z a loss1 = ! sake ( a sup]ior ga9 9 ! excell5cy ( ! k ( ,*ri/4 ,he 0 no los] by ! loss he _h will+ly made1 = ! object ( k 0 ! ,div9e ,savi\r4 ,is x n sup]-em95t k to "k ,him z ! ,*ri/2 to "k ,him z ,jesus1 n because he we>s our nature1 b because we feel ,8 human he>t ?robb+ 9 unison ) ours "u trial & sorr[2 to "k ,him z ,"l1 n simply because ,he we>s a cr[n & wields a sceptre1 b because we b[ to ,8 lov+ rule & ga!r ! spoils ( ! victory :i* ,he has won & secur$8 ,! apo/le made a j calculation1 = nei!r ritualism1 nor ,israelitism1 nor ,ph>asaism1 nor zealotism1 nor legalism c\ld br+ him ^? bless+ ) :i* ! k ( ,*ri/ 0 connect$2 nay1 until !y 7 held z loss ?is ga9 ( ga9s c\ld n be acquir$ 7,eadie74 ,z ) ! two scales ( a balance1 writes ,rieg]1 :5 "o rises ! o!r falls1 & :at ,i add to "o dim9i%es ! relative weight ( ! o!r2 s z "o adds to himself he takes away f ! pre-em95ce :i* ! k ( ,*ri/ %\ld h4 ,:at he conc$es to ,*ri/ makes him will+ to abase himself1 to resign all confid5ce 9 ,8 own works4 ,!re=e ! %>p expressions1 to c\nt z loss1 z dung1 become 9 exp]i5ce n too sev]e2 = to reject ! grace ( ,*ri/1 to reg>d ! great plan ( ,god 9 s5d+ ,8 ,son z fruitless1 7 inde$ f> m t]rible4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! highe/ k9d & supreme end ( all k is ! k ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,true religion is ! spiritual k ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,religion )\t ,*ri/ is an empty =m4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #d-g4 ,=malism te/$ & f\nd want+ ,i4 ,! be/ t =malism c d = man1 9 religi\s l9eage1 reputation1 zeal1 & /ricte/ outw>d obs]vances1 has be5 exp]im5tally exemplifi$ 7v]s4 #e1 #f74 ,,ii4 ,! mo/ di/+ui%$ *ampion ( =malism has confess$ its utt] inadequacy to satisfy ! s\l 7v]4 #d74 ,,iii4 ,! highe/ advantages ( =malism are wor?less comp>$ ) ,*ri/ 7v]4 #g74 ,v]4 #h4 ,! ,excell5t ,k ( ,*ri/-- ,i4 ,is ext5sive4--,appreh5ds ,him 9 all ^? notions & respects :]e9 ! ,gospel pr9cipally discov]s ,him4 ,,ii4 ,appropriat+4--,*ri/ ,jesus my ,"l4 ,,iii4 ,effectual4--,has a p[]ful efficacy bo? ^u he>t & life1 bo? ^u judgm5t1 affection1 & practice4 ,,iv4 ,fiducial4--,x br+s ! s\l to re/ ^u ,*ri/ & ,8 righte\sness alone = p>don1 acceptance1 salvation4 ,v4 ,useful4--,he t has x /udies to improve ,*ri/1 to make use ( ,him = ^? bless$ & glori\s purposes = :i* he kn[s ,*ri/ is giv54 ,,vi4 ,*ri/ ,himself is mo/ excell5t4--#a4 ,!re is no?+ 9 ,him b :at is excell5t4 #b4 ,all excell5cies 9 ! creatures are em95tly to be f\nd 9 ,*ri/4 #c4 ,all ^! excell5cies are 9 ,him 9 a m excell5t mann]2 p]fectly1 )\t any %ad[ ( imp]fection2 inf9itely1 )\t any b\nds or limits2 et]nally & un*angeably1 !y ebb n1 !y wane n1 !y are always !re 9 ! full1 !y alt] n1 !y decay n4 #d4 ,n only all t are 9 ! creatures1 b innum]able m excell5cies ?an are 9 all ! creatures toge!r1 are 9 ,*ri/ alone4 ,,vii4 ,^? t h atta9$ ! excell5t k ( ,*ri/ w n ?9k mu* to lose all ?+s to ga9 ,*ri/4--#a4 ,all outw>d enjoym5ts & e>?ly possessions4 #b4 ,p]sonal righte\sness z a means ( ju/ification4--,david ,cl>kson4 ,! ,excell5cy ( ! ,k ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,to "k ,*ri/ 9 ! ,div9ity ( ,8 p]son is excell5t k4 ,,ii4 ,to "k ,*ri/ 9 ! glory ( ,8 r$emption is excell5t k4 ,,iii4 ,! comp>ative wor?lessness ( all else4--#a4 ,weal?4 #b4 ,worldly hon\r4 #c4 ,human le>n+4 #d4 ,m]e morality4 ,! ,excell5cy ( ! ,k ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,is pre-em95t excell5ce is to be f\nd 9 its c]ta9ty4--,prov$ by--#a4 ,prophecy4 #b4 ,miracles4 #c4 ,exp]i5ce4 ,,ii4 ,9 its maje/y & gr&eur4 ,,iii4 ,x its suitabl5ess & adaptation4 ,,iv4 ,9 its compreh5siv5ess4 ,v4 ,! k ( ,*ri/ is sanctify+4--,r4 ,watson4 ,*ri/ ! ,only ,ga94 ,i4 ,to c\nt ,him ga94 ,,ii4 ,to covet & seek ,him z ga94 ,,iii4 ,to appropriate ,him z ga94 ,,iv4 ,to enjoy ,him z ga94--,r4 ,s4 ,c&li%4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #i-aa4 ,features ( ! ,believ]'s ,life 9 ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,! believ]'s life has its home & /ronghold 9 ,*ri/4--,& be f\nd 9 ,him 7v]4 #i74 ,once lo/1 n[ f\nd3 f\nd by ,*ri/2 f\nd 9 ,him by o!rs4 ,once homeless1 n[ safely %elt]$4 ,"o day ,*>les ,wesley 0 sitt+ by an op5 w9d[ look+ ov] ! bright & beautiful fields 9 summ]time4 ,pres5tly a little bird1 flitt+ ab\t 9 ! sun%9e1 attract$ 8 att5tion4 ,j !n a hawk came swoop+ d[n t[>ds ! little bird4 ,! fright5$ ?+ 0 d>t+ "h & !re1 try+ to f9d "s place ( refuge4 ,9 ! bright sunny air1 9 ! leafy trees or gre5 fields1 !re 0 no hid+-place f ! fi]ce grasp ( ! hawk4 ,b see+ ! op5 w9d[ & a man sitt+ by x1 ! bird1 9 its extreme t]ror1 flew t[>ds x1 & ) a beat+ he>t & quiv]+ w+ f\nd refuge 9 ,wesley's bosom4 ,he %elt]$ x f ! ?reat5+ dang]1 & sav$ x f a cruel dea?4 ,wesley 0 at t "t suff]+ f sev]e trials1 & 0 feel+ ! ne$ ( a refuge z mu* z ! trembl+ bird t ne/l$ safely 9 8 bosom4 ,s he took up 8 p5 & wrote ! well-kn[n hymn-- ,jesu1 ,lov] ( my s\l1 ,let me to ,?y bosom fly4 ,to be f\nd 9 ,*ri/ means m ?an m]e %elt]1 m ?an ext]nal fell[%ip4 ,x means a union z close & vital & abid+ z betwe5 ! memb]s ( ! body & ! head2 a union effect$ by ! ,_s1 & be+ ! v ,_s ( ,*ri/ dwell+ 9 u4 ,,ii4 ,! believ+ life consi/s ( righte\sness1 n self-acquir$1 b ,div9ely inspir$ ?r\gh fai?4--,n hav+ m9e own righte\sness1 b t :i* is ?r\gh ! fai? ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #i74 ,! apo/le n[ t\*es ^u a !me--ju/ification by fai?--:i* he has argu$ out ) a cle>ness & fulness unequall$ by any o!r ,new ,te/am5t writ]4 ,! righte\sness :i* 0 8 own 0 out ( ! law1 or orig9at$ by ! law1 & 0 acquir$ by 8 own ef=t2 b ! righte\sness :i* he f9ds 9 ,*ri/ is n 8 own1 b ,god's1 & is acquir$1 n by 8 m]its or ef=ts1 b by fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,?is righte\sness1 ,div9e 9 its orig91 awful 9 its m$ium1 & fraught ) su* results1 0 ! ess5tial elem5t ( ,paul's religion1 & ! di/9ctive t5et ( 8 !ology4 ,:5 a fri5d happ5+ to say to ! ,rev4 ,john ,br[n1 ( ,hadd+ton1 ,i suppose y make n y\r lab\rs = ! good ( ! ,*ur* ! gr\nd ( y\r com=t1 he1 ) uncommon e>ne/ness1 repli$1 ,no1 no no6 x is ! f9i%$ righte\sness ( ,*ri/ :i* is ! only f\ndation ( my hope2 ,i h no m dep5d5ce on my lab\rs ?an on my s9s4 ,i r reckon x a wond] ( m]cy t ,god took any ( my lab\rs ( my h&4 ,righte\sness belonge? unto ,him1 b unto me %ame & confusion ( face4 ,,iii4 ,! believ]'s life is ! creation ( ,div9e p[]4--#a4 ,x is a life communicat$ by ! ex]cise ( ! ,div9e p[] t rais$ ,*ri/ f ! dead4 ,t ,i may "k ,him1 & ! p[] ( ,8 resurrection 7v]4 #aj74 ,! p[] ex]t$ by ,*ri/'s resurrection is ex]t$ 9 rais+ ! ,div9e life 9 ! believ+ s\l1 & rais+ x to /ill high] developm5ts ( p[] & enjoym5t4 ,! aspirations ( ! s\l aft] ,*ri/ are aspirations to "k m & m ! p[] ( ,8 resurrection4 #b4 ,x is a life t w be consummat$ by ! ultimate resurrection ( ! body4--,if by any means ,i might atta9 unto ! resurrection ( ! dead 7v]4 #aa74 ,t[>ds ?is consummation ! apo/le ye>ns ) int5se desire4 ,all 8 hopes1 all 8 s\l long$ =1 seem ga!r$ up 9 ?is3 p]fect fre$om = ev] f s9 & sorr[2 k ( ,*ri/ up to ! fulle/ measure ( 8 capacity ( k2 p]fect exp]im5tal acqua9tance ) ! p[] ( ,8 resurrection1 ?r\gh p]fect fell[%ip ( life ) ,him2 ! ineffable & ev]la/+ bless$ness ( be+ ) ,him & l ,him2 to rise out ( ! a%es ( ! tomb & assume ! glori\s body ( ! resurrection4 ,we c nev] =get a corridor 9 ! ,vatican ,museum1 exhibit+ on ! "o side epitaphs & emblems ( dep>t$ hea!ns & _! gods1 & on ! o!r side mem5toes ( dep>t$ ,*ri/ians4 ,face to face !y /&1 engag$1 z x 71 9 conflict1 ! two armies cl++ to _! respective /&>ds2 hope aga9/ despair--dea? swall[$ up 9 victory4 ,opposite to lions seiz+ on horses1 emblems ( de/ruction1 are *>m+ sculptures ( ! ,good ,%eph]d be>+ home ! lo/ lamb--a sign ( salvation4 ,,iv4 ,! believ]'s life is 9 sympa!tic fell[%ip ) ! suff]+ ,*ri/--,& to "k ! fell[%ip ( ,8 suff]+s 7v]4 #aj74 ,! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ are n end$--!y are prolong$ 9 ! suff]+s ( ,8 p--& ( ^! ! apo/le desir$ to "k ! fell[%ip4 ,he long$ s to suff]1 = su* fell[%ip gave him assimilation to 8 ,"l1 z he drank ( ,8 cup & 0 baptis$ ) ,8 baptism4 ,x br\ght him into communion ) ,*ri/1 pur]1 clos]1 & t5d]] ?an simple s]vice = ,him w\ld h a*iev$4 ,x gave him su* solace z ,*ri/ ,himself enjoy$4 ,to suff] toge!r creates a de>] fell[-feel+ ?an to lab\r toge!r4 ,*ri/ inde$ _c be kn[n unless !re be ?is fell[%ip 9 ,8 suff]+s 7,eadie74 ,an intimate fri5d ( ,h&el's call$ ^u him j z he 0 9 ! middle ( sett+ ! words to music1 ,he 0 despis$1 & f\nd ! great compos] sobb+ ) te>s1 s greatly _h ?is passage & ! re/ ( ! morn+'s "w affect$ ! ma/]4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! s\l f9ds its highe/ life 9 ,*ri/4 #b4 ,life 9 ,*ri/ is secur$ by ! co-op]ation ( man's fai? ) ,div9e p[]4 #c4 ,to live 9 ,*ri/ is to %>e ! fruits ( ,8 my/]i\s passion4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,k ( ! ,p[] ( ,*ri/'s ,resurrection4 ,i4 ,to "k ,*ri/ includes a cle>ly def9$ conception & famili> acqua9tance ) ! special *>act]i/ics & unrivall$ excell5cies ( ,8 p]son4 ,,ii4 ,to "k ! p[] ( ,8 resurrection4--#a4 ,z x is a public & univ]sal v9dication ( ! prop] dignity ( ,8 p]son4 #b4 ,z x seals ! doom ( human s94 #c4 ,z x ensures ! de/ruction ( pa9 & dea?1 & provides = ! p]petuation ( ! believ] 9 a /ate ( immortal felicity4 ,! ,p[] ( ,*ri/'s ,resurrection-- ,i4 ,z a miracle atte/+ ,8 ,div9e mission4 ,,ii4 ,z an evid5ce ( ,8 ,div9ity4--,resurrection does n always prove ,div9ity1 b 9 ^! circum/ances 7,rom4 i4 #c1 #d74 ,,iii4 ,z an indication ( ! acceptance ( ,8 sacrifice4 ,,iv4 ,z an inc5tive to ! pursuit ( hol9ess4--,ris5 ) ,*ri/2 ris5 9 ,him1 %>+ ,8 life4 ,v4 ,z an in/rum5t ( social amelioration4--,! ,gospel has civilis$ :]e x has n ,*ri/ianis$1 has repress$ & ref9$ :]e x has n r5ew$ or reg5]at$4 ,,vi4 ,z a pl$ge & preassurance ( ! glori\s resurrection ( ,8 p4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,! ,fell[%ip ( ,*ri/'s ,suff]+s4 ,i4 ,we h fell[%ip ) ,*ri/ 9 ,8 suff]+s 9 ! pa9 caus$ by com+ 9 contact ) s94 ,,ii4 ,9 hav+ our motives mis9t]pret$ & our conduct misjudg$4 ,,iii4 ,9 ! purify+ influ5ce ( suff]+4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,! ,resurrection ( ! ,dead z an ,object to aim at4 ,i4 ,! object :i* ,paul contemplat$4--#a4 ,! resurrection z ! pro( ( f9al escape f all evil4 #b4 ,! resurrection z ! occasion ( public recognition by ! ,savi\r-,judge4 #c4 ,! resurrection z ! pl$ge ( et]nal happ9ess 9 heav54 ,,ii4 ,8 desire = t object4--,x supplies--#a4 ,a high appreciation ( its value4 #b4 ,a deep s5se ( its difficulty4 #c4 ,a p]suasion t x may be atta9$ 9 v>i\s degrees4 #d4 ,a submission to all ! ,div9e arrangem5ts 9 ref]5ce to x4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,! ,resurrection ( ! ,j4 ,i4 ,:at is t entire satisfaction & climax = :i* we are to long & lab\r8 ,,ii4 ,:at are ! scriptural repres5tations ( its accompanim5ts & consequ5ces8--#a4 ,! p[] ( recognis+ all ^? :om !y h kn[n 9 holy fell[%ip on e>?4 #b4 ,! resemblance ( our nature to ,*ri/4 #c4 ,high hon\r is de/9$ = ,*ri/ians4 ,,iii4 ,:at are ! det]m9ations by :i* x is to be won8--#a4 ,! relation :i* ! pres5t happy spiritualism ( deceas$ sa9ts be>s to ! resurrection4 #b4 ,! repres5tation ( ! int]m$iate /ate4 ,x is a relic & disadvantage\s condition ( dea?1 ?\gh ( dea? z f> z possible mitigat$4 ,x %all be ov]?r[n1 n only z a /ate1 b z a sep>ate p[]1 9 ! de/ruction ( dea?4--,r4 ,w4 ,hamilton4 ,! ,atta9m5t ( ! ,resurrection4 ,i4 ,paul's aim4--,! resurrection ( ! dead4 #a4 ,! ris5 ,*ri/ is ! pl$ge ( a ris5 life = man4 #b4 ,! ris+ ( ,*ri/ is a p[] to elevate life4 #c4 ,h5ce arises ! gradual atta9m5t ( ! resurrection4 ,,ii4 ,paul's endeav\r4--,if by any means4 ,! necessity = ?is agonis+ endeav\r arises f--#a4 ,! difficulty ( accompli%+ x4 #b4 ,! glory ( its atta9m5t4--,e4 ,l4 ,hull4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ab-af4 ,! ,highe/ ,type ( ,*ri/ian ,exp]i5ce4 ,i4 ,! highe/ type ( ,*ri/ian exp]i5ce is ,div9ely outl9$ 9 ,*ri/4--,t = :i* also ,i am appreh5d$ ( ,*ri/ ,jesus 7v]4 #ab74 ,! prize ( ! high call+ ( ,god 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus 7v]4 #ad74 ,! prize is n def9itely describ$1 b ,god ?r\gh ! ,gospel calls ^u ! s\l to take hold ( "s great1 dimly portray$ good1 "s ri* spiritual bless+1 "s fulness & spl5d\r ( "* to be secur$ by a full] k ( ,*ri/4 ,if we say ! prize is heav5 or ! k+dom ( ,god1 :at is ! heav5ly k+dom b ! fulness ( ,*ri/8 ,?\gh n expla9$ 9 detail1 ! prize is suffici5tly outl9$ 9 ,*ri/1 by ! ma/]-h& ( ! ,div9e ,arti/1 z to make x an object ( int5se long+ & /r5u\s ef=t to possess4 ,! s\l ye>ns to atta9 a moral & spiritual p]fection f\nd only 9 ,*ri/1 & :i* ! un5d+ developm5t ( ! beauties ( ,8 "* are con/antly disclos+ 9 ev]-gr[+ spl5d\r1 & :i* clos] union ) ,him alone c seize & appropriate4 ,,ii4 ,! ef=t to atta9 ! highe/ type ( ,*ri/ian exp]i5ce is /imulat$ by consci\s defect4--,n z ?\gh ,i _h already atta9$1 ei!r 7 already p]fect3 b ,i foll[ aft]1 if t ,i may appreh5d 7v]4 #ab74 ,! m cle>ly ! apo/le saw 8 privilege 9 ,*ri/1 ! m consci\s 0 he ( 8 %ortcom+s4 ,!re is no progress possible to ! man :o does n see & m\rn ov] 8 defects4 ,! s\l ( all improvem5t is ! improvem5t ( ! s\l2 & x is only a ke5 s5se ( ne$ t /imulates ! s\l to cont9u\s & repeat$ ef=ts4 ,! ideal is ev] ahead ( ! actual1 reveal+ its defects & excit+ to fre% & m e>ne/ endeav\rs4 ,,iii4 ,! highe/ type ( ,*ri/ian exp]i5ce is atta9$ only by /r5u\s & cont9u\s ef=t4--,b ?is "o ?+ ,i d1 4 4 4 ,i press t[>d ! m>k 7v]s4 #ac1 #ad74 ,! rac]1 fix+ 8 eye ^u ! goal1 leans =w>d1 & turn+ 8 back ^u ?+s beh9d1 presses ) all spe$ t[>ds ! prize he covets4 ,if he turns aside1 he misses ! m>k & loses ! g>l&4 ,! great prizes ( life are ga9$ only by p]sev]+ lab\r4 ,h[ev] prodigi\s may be ! gifts ( g5ius !y c only be develop$ & br\ght to p]fection by toil & /udy4 ,?9k ( ,mi*elangelo work+ = a week )\t tak+ (f 8 clo!s1 ( ,h&el holl[+ e key ( 8 h>psi*ord l a spoon by incessant practice1 & ( ! sculptor poli%+ 8 /atue ) unwe>i$ repetitions because he said1 ! image 9 my head is n yet 9 my h&s4 ,! prize ( ! ,*ri/ian race--! cr[n ( et]nal life & bless$ness--is wor?y ( ! mo/ labori\s & self-d5y+ ef=ts4 ,:5 at times ! he>t gr[s we>y 9 ! /ruggle1 a glimpse ( ! diadem ( beauty obta9$ by fai? revives ! flagg+ en]gies4 ,,iv4 ,^? :o d n see ! obligation ( /riv+ aft] ! highe/ type ( ,*ri/ian exp]i5ce %all be aid$ ) ,div9e light4--,if 9 any?+ ye be o!rwise m9d$1 ,god %all reveal ev5 ?is unto y 7v]4 #ae74 ,! diff]5ce ( view 0 n "s wilful & wick$ conception1 or "s wret*$ prejudice adh]$ to ) invet]ate or malignant ob/9acy4 ,x 0 r "s tru? n fully se5 9 all its be>+s1 "s pr9ciple n s p]ceiv$ z to be c>ri$ out 9 all its details & consequ5ces1 "s dep>tm5t ( duty :i* !y might appreh5d r ?an appreciate1 or "s /ate ( m9d :i* !y might admire 9 ! apo/le1 b did n really covet = !mselves4 ,! apo/le ?r[s 8 own tea*+ into ! %ade1 & ascribes ! com+ enlight5m5t to ,god 7,eadie74 ,! man :o is hone/ly 9 pursuit ( ! highe/ good1 ?\gh l$ away = a "t by errone\s views1 %all n lack ! light he s9c]ely seeks4 ,! light :i* w help him mo/ mu/ be light f ,god4 ,v4 ,all progress t[>ds ! highe/ ,*ri/ian exp]i5ce mu/ be on ! l9es ( real progress already made4--,:]eto we h already atta9$1 let u walk by ! same rule1 let u m9d ! same ?+ 7v]4 #af74 ,e victory ov] self & s9 is a /epp+-/one to fur!r triumphs4 ,! /ruggle ( to-day w be ! victory ( to-morr[4 ,our mo/ helpful lessons are ga!r$ f our failures4 ,our pres5t bless+s 7 obta9$ ?r\gh fai? & lab\r2 our next mu/ be ga9$ 9 ! same way4 ,god w give m light to ! man :o rightfully uses :at he has4 ,:5 ! morn+ bur/s sudd5ly on "o awak5$ out ( sleep1 x dazzles & pa9s him2 b to him :o1 on 8 j\rney1 has bless$ ! dawn & walk$ by its glimm]1 ! sol> radiance br+s ) x a gradual & *e]+ influ5ce4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ is ! sum & patt]n ( ! highe/ good4 #b4 ,progress 9 religi\s exp]i5ce is a gr[+ lik5ess to ,*ri/4 #c4 ,! s\l reta9s its highe/ enjoym5t & p[] only 9 ,*ri/4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,! ,happy ,day & its ,sequel4 ,i4 ,/4 ,paul did n =get ! circum/ances ( 8 arre/ by ,jesus4 ,,ii4 ,/4 ,paul's remembrance ( 8 arre/ l$ to a practical inquiry z to its purpose4 ,,iii4 ,! purpose ( 8 arre/ by ,*ri/ ,jesus is be=e & n beh9d him1 ev5 9 8 old age4 ,,iv4 ,:at is ! m>k to :i* he presses onw>d8--#a4 ,a p]fect lik5ess to ,*ri/4 #b4 ,a p]fect s]vice4 #c4 ,! rew>d 9 heav54--,w4 ,hawk9s4 ,v]s4 #ac1 #ad4 ,press+ t[>d ! ,m>k4 ,i4 ,! apo/le's s5se ( 8 own %ortcom+s4--#a4 ,x argu$ a high e/imate ( a ,*ri/ian's duty4 ,p]fection is 8 aim1 al?\gh n 8 atta9m5t4 #b4 ,x argu$ a humble e/imate ( himself4--,?\gh ! mo/ em95t ,*ri/ian on e>?1 he 0 fully consci\s ( 8 own imp]fection4 ,,ii4 ,! apo/le's me?od ( ,*ri/ian progress4--#a4 ,! conc5tration ( 8 en]gies4 ,_m ?+s he did1 & he did !m :olly4 ,b he made !m all subs]vi5t to 8 "o idea1 :i* ?us unifi$ !m all4 ,decision ( "*4 #b4 ,oblivion ( ! pa/4--,a wond]ful pa/ 0 81 b he =got x1 except z x might supply a /imulus to 8 future advances--pa/ times1 pa/ pleasures1 pa/ s9s1 pa/ lab\rs1 pa/ atta9m5ts4 ,! pa/ mu/ h dwelt 9 8 memory1 b x did n satisfy him4 ,onw>d 0 8 motto1 & e day he began 8 race afre%4 #c4 ,untir+ activity4--,he _h ! goal ev] 9 8 eye2 he (t5 measur$ ! di/ance betwe5 him & ! goal2 he /ret*$ e n]ve to rea* ! goal4 7#a7 ,d we resemble ,paul 9 8 aim8 7#b7 ,d we resemble ,paul 9 8 ef=ts8--,g4 ,brooks4 ,aim ,high-- ,i4 ,9 pursuit ( moral excell5ce4 ,,ii4 ,intellectual "*4 ,,iii4 ,active usefulness4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,god ,himself has comm&$ x4 #b4 ,society expects x ( y4 #c4 ,! age 9 :i* y live dem&s x4--,e4 ,d4 ,griff94 ,v]s4 #ae1 #af4 ,! ,temp] to be cultivat$ by ,*ri/ians ( ,diff]5t ,d5om9ations t[>d ea* o!r4 ,i4 ,^? :o adh]e to ?is rule4--#a4 ,seek & cultivate _! society4 #b4 ,use means to promote ! mutual improvem5t ( ^! p]sons & ( ourselves4 #c4 ,d all we c to r5d] our mutual reciprocal union m p]fect & our usefulness m ext5sive4 ,,ii4 ,^? :o diff] f u 9 matt]s ( great importance4--#a4 ,give consid]ation to ! way 9 :i* _! religi\s *>act]s h be5 =m$4 #b4 ,pay reg>d to ! difficulties & misappreh5sions :i* lie 9 ! use ( words4 #c4 ,reflect :at w\ld probably h be5 ! effects ^u our m9ds _h we be5 plac$ 9 _! circum/ances4 #d4 ,act t[>ds !m ) ju/ice & k9dness4 ,,iii4 ,^? :o diff] f u 9 matt]s ( small] mom5t4--#a4 ,%[ !m s9c]e & hone/ respect & k9dness4 #b4 ,cultivate fri5dly int]c\rse ) !m z f> z !y are dispos$ to reciprocate su* int]c\rse4 #c4 ,%[ t we e/eem ! ess5tial pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel m ?an controv]sial precis5ess & ecclesia/ical =m4--,j4 ,p4 ,smi?4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ag-ai4 ,good & ,bad ,examples4 ,i4 ,a good example %\ld be att5tively /udi$4--,m>k !m :i* walk s z ye h u = an ensample 7v]4 #ag74 ,we _c imitate :at we d n see & "k4 ,x w help u to be good if we c>efully wat* & m$itate on ! conduct ( ! truly good4 ,! be/ example ( uprightness & consi/5cy is wor?y ( ! mo/ pa9/ak+ /udy4 ,:]ev] !y f\nd ! life ( ! apo/le imitat$ & display$ ! ,philippians 7 to m>k x & make x _! patt]n4 ,any excell5ce :i* !y ?us discov]$ !y might by ,god's grace atta9 to4 ,x 0 n "s di/ant spectacle !y 7 to gaze at & admire1 b an embodim5t ( e>ne/ fai?1 walk+ on ! same plat=m ) !m41 & speak+1 act+1 pray+1 suff]+1 & weep+ among !m4 ,:at _h be5 possible to o!rs 0 surely n impossible to !m 7,eadie74 ,a ,poli% pr9ce 0 accu/om$ to c>ry ! picture ( 8 fa!r always 9 8 bosom1 & on p>ticul> occasions us$ to take x out & view x1 say+1 ,let me d no?+ unbecom+ s excell5t a fa!r4 ,,ii4 ,a good example %\ld be fai?fully imitat$4--,bre?r51 be foll[]s toge!r ( me 7v]4 #ag74 ,paul _h /udi$ pr(\ndly ! "* ( ,*ri/1 & 0 e>ne/ly /riv+ to foll[ ,him4 ,he !re=e exhorts ! ,philippians to imitate him z he s\ght to imitate ,*ri/2 or r1 z ,b5gel puts x1 he invites !m to be fell[-imitators ( ,*ri/4 ,to imitate ,*ri/ is n copy+ ,him 9 e p>ticul>4 ,we _c foll[ ,him z ,savi\r1 ,m$iator1 ,r$eem]4 ,:at is meant is1 t we are to d our "w 9 ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 z ,he w\ld d x4 ,he :o foll[s ,*ri/ nev] misses ! "r way1 & is always l$ on to victory4 ,:5 9 ! ,mexican w> ! troops 7 wav]+1 a g5]al rose 9 8 /irrups & da%$ into ! enemies' l9es1 %\t+1 ,m51 foll[ me6 ,!y1 inspir$ by 8 c\rage\s example1 da%$ on aft] him & ga9$ ! victory4 ,:at m5 want to rally !m = ,god is an example to lead !m4 ,,iii4 ,a bad example is 9 antagonism to ! highe/ tru?4--,_m walk1 ( :om ,i h told y1 4 4 4 !y are ! enemies ( ! cross ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ah74 ,pr(ess$ fri5ds1 dubi\s 9 _! atta*m5t & promises1 are enemies ( ,*ri/1 & ( ! great movem5t 9 human r$emption repres5t$ by ,8 cross4 ,:ile pr(ess+ to ma9ta9 ! doctr9es ( ! cross1 by _! wick$ lives !y are depreciat+ !m4 #a4 ,a bad example is set by ^? :o conc5trate _! *ief ?\ght on ! mat]ial4--,:o m9d e>?ly ?+s 7v]4 #ai74 ,! _w has _m attractions1 b x has also _m dang]s4 ,to be :olly absorb$ 9 its pursuits weans ! s\l f ,god & hol9ess & heav54 ,gosse tells u1 9 8 ,romance ( ,natural ,hi/ory1 ( c]ta9 animals :i* inhabit ! coral reefs4 ,s long z !y keep ! passage to ! surface cle> !y are safe2 b1 ?is neglect$1 ! animal f9ds ! coral has gr[n ar\nd x & enclos$ x 9 a liv+ tomb4 ,& s x is ) ! life ( ! s\l on e>?4 ,! _w is ar\nd u ev]y:]e2 ! dang] is :5 we all[ x to gr[ betwe5 our s\ls & ,god4 #b4 ,a bad example is set by ^? :o are supremely controll$ by _! s5sual appetites4--,^: ,god is _! belly 7v]4 #ai74 ,! desires ( ! fle% invite to self-indulg5ce--to gluttony1 revell+1 drunk5ness2 to gaud9ess1 extravagance1 & immode/y ( dress2 to impurity ( spee* & conduct4 ,a s5sual man looks z if lu/ _h drawn h] f\l f+]s ov] 8 features & wip$ out ! man4 ,! philosoph] ,anti/h5es1 :o _h a contempt = all s5sual enjoym5t1 us$ to say1 ,i w\ld r be mad ?an s5sual4 #c4 ,a bad example is set by ^? :o gloat 9 _! degradation4--,^: glory is 9 _! %ame 7v]4 #ai74 ,man has rea*$ ! l[e/ dep? ( vice :5 he boa/s 9 :at is really 8 %ame4 ,! la/ rag ( mode/y is ?r[n aside4 ,^! enemies ( ! cross 7 n hypocrites1 b op5 & av[$ s5suali/s1 consci\s ( no inconsi/5cy1 b r ju/ify+ _! vices1 & ?us p]v]t+ ! ,gospel =mally = su* dete/able conduct4 #d4 ,! end ( a bad example is ru94--,^: end is de/ruction 7v]4 #ai74 ,evil is ! broad way t leade? to de/ruction4 ,s9 mu/ be inevitably puni%$2 x works its own fate--s9 :5 x is f9i%$ br+e? =? dea?4 ,judge ,bull]1 speak+ to a "y g5tleman ( sixte51 caution$ him aga9/ be+ l$ a/ray by ! example or p]suasion ( o!rs1 & said1 ,if ,i _h li/5$ to ! advice ( "s ( ^? :o call$ !mselves my fri5ds1 :5 ,i 0 "y1 in/ead ( be+ a judge ( ! ,k+'s ,b5*1 ,i %\ld h di$ long ago a prison] 9 ! ,k+'s prison4 ,,iv4 ,pr(ess$ memb]s ( ! ,*ur* :o set a bad example are ! occasion ( con/ant solicitude & sorr[ to ! truly good4--,= _m walk1 ( :om ,i h told y (t51 & n[ tell y ev5 weep+ 7v]4 #ah74 ,ev5 :5 d5\nc+ ! wor/ s9s1 ! apo/le does x1 n ) h>%ness & imp]i\s sup]iority1 b ) ! greate/ t5d]ness & grief4 ,! anxi\s m9i/] may well weep ov] ! folly & delusion ( half-he>t$ adh]5ts1 ov] _! false & di/ort$ conceptions ( ! ,gospel1 ov] ! reproa* br\ght aga9/ ! tru? by _! inconsi/5t & lic5ti\s lives1 & ov] _! lam5table end4 ,! conduct ( s9n]s is m a matt] ( he>t-break+ sorr[ ?an ( wra?ful indignation4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,example is m pot5t ?an precept4 #b4 ,a bad example %\ld be c>efully %unn$4 #c4 ,a good example %\ld be dilig5tly imitat$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,imitation ( ! ,good-- ,i4 ,possible only :]e !re is a sympa!tic resemblance to & admiration ( ! "* s\ght to be copi$4--,bre?r54 ,,ii4 ,is easi] :5 jo9$ ) ^? :o h simil> aims4--,be foll[]s toge!r ( me4 ,,iii4 ,is aid$ by c>eful obs]vation & /udy4--,m>k !m4 ,,iv4 ,e good man is an example = o!rs to imitate4--,s z ye h u = an ensample4 ,v]s4 #ah1 #ai4 ,enemies ( ! ,cross-- ,i4 ,d5y ! efficacy & purpose ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s4 ,,ii4 ,are incompet5t to appreciate ! spiritual significance ( ! cross4--,:o m9d e>?ly ?+s4 ,,iii4 ,are ! victims ( s5suality4--,^: god is _! belly4 ,,iv4 ,are degrad$ beyond all b\nds ( mode/y4--,^: glory is 9 _! %ame4 ,v4 ,w be inevitably puni%$4--,^: end is de/ruction4 ,,vi4 ,are ! cause ( mu* grief to ^? :o mu/ con/antly expose !m4--,( :om ,i h told y (t51 & n[ tell y ev5 weep+4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bj1 #ba4 ,*ri/ian ,citiz5%ip-- ,i4 ,has its c5tre ( life & privileges 9 heav54--,= our conv]sation citiz5%ip is 9 heav5 7v]4 #bj74 ,to %[ ! contra/ betwe5 ! e>?ly ?+s :i* absorb ! ?\ght ( ! worldly1 & ! ?+s ( heav51 ! apo/le proce$s to indicate t ! life ( ! believ]1 ev5 on e>?1 is associat$ ) ! privileges & bless+s ( ! heav5ly commonweal?1 ( :i* he is a memb]4 ,9 ?is _w ! ,*ri/ian is b a /rang]--liv+ 9 tempor>y exile4 ,8 city1 8 home1 is 9 heav54 ,long+ to ent] into possession ( all ! privileges ( ! heav5ly fran*ise1 e>?ly ?+s h no attraction = him1 & he seeks to act 9 h>mony ) 8 high de/9y4 ,,ii4 ,is assur$ ( ! deliv]ance ( its memb]s f ! p]ils & h>d%ips ( e>?4--,f :5ce also we look = ! ,savi\r1 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #bj74 ,! apo/le *>act]ises ,jesus z ,savi\r1 or z expect$ 9 ! "* ( ,savi\r1 & ?us sugge/s an awful contra/1 9 po9t ( de/9y1 betwe5 himself & ^? l-m9d$ ) him1 & ! p>ty reprobat$ by him 9 ! two prec$+ v]ses4 ,_! end is de/ruction1 b ours is salvation2 to ! "o ,he desc5ds z ,judge1 b to u z ,savi\r4 ,if !re be su* visible diff]5ce 9 pres5t "*1 !re is a m awful contra/ 9 ultimate de/9y--! two poles ( humanity--ev]la/+ puni%m5t2 et]nal life 7,eadie74 ,! great ,deliv]] w emancipate u f ! ?raldom1 suff]+1 & sorr[ ( ! pres5t _w1 & complete 9 its fulness ! salvation :i* is n[ 9 process4 ,,iii4 ,has ! confid5t hope ( future dignity & bless$ness4--#a4 ,! body ( humiliation %all be trans=m$ into ! lik5ess ( ,*ri/'s glorifi$ body4 ,:o %all *ange our vile body1 t x may fa%ion$ l unto ,8 glori\s body 7v]4 #ba74 ,! body ( our humiliation connects u ) ! soil1 out ( :i* x 0 =m$1 & by ! products ( :i* x is support$1 on :i* x walks1 & into :i* x falls at dea?4 ,x keeps u 9 con/ant physical connection ) e>?1 :atev] be ! progress ( ! _s t[>ds its high de/9y--its commonweal? 9 heav54 ,x limits intellectual p[] & developm5t1 imp$es spiritual gr[? & enjoym5t1 & is soon fatigu$ ) ! s\l's activity4 ,9 x are ! se$s ( disease & pa91 f functional disord] & organic malady4 ,x is an animal nature :i*1 9 spite ( a c>eful & vigilant gov]nm5t1 is prone to rebelli\s outbreaks4 ,b ?is body is res]v$ to a high de/9y3 x %all be l ,*ri/'s heav5ly body4 ,! brightness ( heav5 does n oppress ,him1 nei!r %all x dazzle u4 ,our humanity dies inde$1 & is decompos$2 b :5 ,he appe>s1 x %all be rais$ & beautifi$4 ,^! bodies %all cease to be animal )\t ceas+ to be human bodies1 & !y %all become spiritual bodies--e!realis$ vehicles = ! pure _s t %all be lodg$ )9 !m 7,eadie1 passim74 #b4 ,?is trans=mation %all be effect$ by ! ,div9e p[] t controls ! univ]se4--,accord+ to ! work+ :]eby ,he is able ev5 to subdue all ?+s unto ,himself 7v]4 #ba74 ,:ile omnisci5ce is ! actual possession or ex]cise ( all k1 omnipot5ce is univ]sal ability1 :i* may or may n yet h put =? all its en]gies1 = :at is possible to x may n h be5 effect$ by x4 ,b ,*ri/ %all put =? ,8 p[]1 z we "k f o!r s\rces1 & dea? itself %all be swall[$ up 9 victory--t :i* has swall[$ up all humanity %all be surr\nd$ by a wid] vortex & be itself engulf$4 ,?is body ( our humiliation has "s surviv+ elem5t1 or "s indissoluble l9k1 :i* w>rants ! notion & %all secure ! consci\sness ( id5tity1 9 :atev] t id5tity may consi/ 7,eadie74 ,if man's art & device c produce s pure & :ite a fabric z pap] f fil?y rags1 :at %all h9d] ,god by ,8 mighty p[] to raise ! vile body f ! grave & ref9e & fa%ion x l unto ! glori\s body ( ,*ri/8 ,n a resurrection1 says ,ne&]1 z a re/oration m]ely ( ! same e>?ly body 9 ! same e>?ly =m2 b a glori\s trans=mation1 proce$+ f ! ,div9e1 ! all-subdu+ p[] ( ,*ri/2 s t believ]s1 free f all ! defects ( ! e>?ly exi/5ce1 releas$ f all its b>ri]s1 may reflect ! full image ( ! heav5ly ,*ri/ 9 _! :ole glorifi$ p]sonality1 9 ! s\l p]vad$ by ! ,div9e life & its n[ p]fectly assimilat$ glorifi$ organ4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian citiz5 is b a soj\rn] on e>?4 #b4 ,8 conduct on e>? is regulat$ by a heav5ly life4 #c4 ,he looks = 8 highe/ hon\rs & enjoym5ts 9 ! future4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,*ri/ian ,citiz5%ip4 ,i4 ,! heav5ly citiz5%ip ( ,*ri/ians4--#a4 ,! city to :i* !y belong--heav54 #b4 ,:5 are true ,*ri/ians made citiz5s ( ?is heav5ly /ate8 ,:5 !y are p>don$4 #c4 ,:at are ! privileges connect$ ) ?is /ate ( relation to ! heav5ly city8 7#a7 ,fre$om4 7#b7 ,admits to hon\rable employm5t & (fice4 7#c7 ,fell[%ip & communion ) ! :ole body ( ,israel4 #d4 ,a "r to ! common prop]ty--! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,,ii4 ,! conduct manife/$ by true ,*ri/ians1 & correspond+ ) _! privilege4--#a4 ,hol9ess4 #b4 ,boa/ ( ! in/itutions ( ! heav5ly city4 #c4 ,are bold & c\rage\s4 #d4 ,x w be se5 9 our _s4 #e4 ,our affections are 9 heav54--,r4 ,watson4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,! ,resurrection ( ! ,human ,body4 ,i4 ,we mu/ be rem9d$ ( our s9ful condition4--#a4 ,our body is call$ a body ( humiliation1 because x1 z well z ! _s1 is ! seat ( s94 #b4 ,if we consid] ! imm5se lab\r necess>y to provide = its wants4 #c4 ,if we consid] x z a clog to our devotion4 #d4 ,x mu/ be /ill fur!r humbl$ by dea?4 ,,ii4 ,! trans=mation ( ?is humbl$ body4--#a4 ,!re c be no de=mity4 #b4 ,! excessive c>e necess>y = ! support ( ! body %all exi/ no m4 #c4 ,x %all be an assi/ant & no long] a h9drance to ! op]ations ( ! dea?less _s4 ,,iii4 ,! means by :i* ! trans=mation w be effect$4--,! p[] ( ,god answ]s all objections1 removes all difficulties4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,x becomes u to aspire to z mu* ( ! glory ( ! future /ate z c be atta9$4 #b4 ,?is subject af=ds enc\ragem5t to u on ! loss ( our fri5ds4 #c4 ,ought to =tify our m9ds aga9/ ! fe> ( dea?4--,ibid4 ,! ,glori\s ,de/9y ( ! ,human ,body4--,if we are 9 ,*ri/1 ,he w ga!r up :at is left1 ,he w transfigure x ) ! spl5d\r ( a new life1 ,he w *ange our body ( humiliation t x may be fa%ion$ l unto ! body ( ,8 glory4 ,s[n 9 ! v extreme ( physical weakness1 x w be rais$ 9 a /rictly sup]human p[]2 s[n a natural body controll$ on e side by physical law1 x w be a true body /ill1 b a body t belongs to ! sph]e ( _s4 ,mo/ difficult inde$ x is ev5 to ! imag9ation to und]/& h[ ?is poor body1 our companion = s _m ye>s--"p ( our v selves--is to be fir/ wr5*$ f u at dea? & !n re/or$ to u if we w1 transfigur$ by ! maje/ic glory ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,little c we und]/& ?is inaccessibility to disease1 ! radiant beauty1 ! sup]iority to mat]ial ob/acles 9 mov+ ?r\gh space1 ! spirituality1 9 %ort1 :i* awaits )\t de/roy+ x4 ,heavy & dull ?is frame ( limbs & he>t4 ,:e!r sl[ creep+ on cold e>?1 or borne ,on l(ty /e$ ,or l(ti] pr[1 we d>t ,o'er wave or field1 ,yet breezes laugh to scorn ,our puny spe$1 ,& birds1 & cl\ds 9 heav51 ,& fi% l liv+ %afts t pi]ce ! ma91 ,& />s t %oot ?r\gh freez+ air at ev54 ,:o w\ld n foll[1 might he break 8 *a98 ,& ?\ %alt break x soon4 ,! grovell+ worm ,%all f9d 8 w+s1 & so> z fa/ & free ,z 8 transfigur$ ,"l1 ) lightn+ =m ,& sn[y ve/4 ,su* grace ,he won = !e ,:5 f ! grave ,he sprang at dawn ( morn1 ,& l$1 ?r\gh bondless air1 ?y conqu]+ road1 ,leav+ a glori\s track :]e sa9ts new-born ,might fe>less foll[ to _! ble/ abode4--,h4 ,p4 ,liddon4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,bre?r5 belov$ & long$ = 4 4 4 belov$4--,by ^! c>ess+ titles1 :i*1 h[ev]1 are n words ( flatt]y b ( s9c]e love1 he works 8 way into _! he>ts4 ,! belov$ repeat$ at ! close ( ! v]se is l ! cl++ embrace ( affection4 ,my joy4--,! mo/ delectable joy ( ,/4 ,john 0 to he> t 8 *ildr5 walk$ 9 tru?4 ,s ,/4 ,paul says ( 8 ,philippian conv]ts1 z he _h said ( _! neighb\rs ( ! ,!ssalonian ,*ur*1 t !y are 8 joy4 ,& cr[n4--,! ^w mu/ be c>efully di/+ui%$ f 'diadem4' ,x means a *aplet or wrea?1 & ! idea x conveys may be ei!r 7#a7 victory1 or 7#b7 m]rim5t1 z ! wrea? 0 worn equally by ! conqu]or & by ! holiday-mak] 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #c4 ,& ,i entreat !e also1 true yokefell[4--,x is d\btful :om ! apo/le addresses4 ,on ! :ole1 h[ev]1 x seems mo/ probable t ,epaphroditus1 ! be>] ( ! epi/le1 is int5d$ 7s ,lightfoot1 foll[+ ,h(mann74 ,mey] says3 ,lay+ aside arbitr>9ess & see+ t ! address is surr\nd$ by prop] names1 we c only f9d 9 ! ^w = 'yokefell[' a prop] "n1 4 4 4 g5u9e ,syzygus1 i4e4 ?\ :o art 9 reality & sub/antially t :i* ?y "n expresses3 'fell[-9-yoke1 fell[-lab\r]4' ,^: names are 9 ! book ( life4--,/4 ,paul _h be=e said ! polity ( ! ,*ri/ians 0 a heav5ly "o4 ,"h he says !re is a burgess li/ f :i* no "n ( a true citiz5 is ev] by accid5t omitt$--?\gh by any *ance he might h omitt$ to m5tion 8 co-work]s 9 8 epi/le4 ,v]4 #d4 ,rejoice 9 ! ,"l4--,r4,v4 m>g91 ,f>ewell4 ,! ^w is nei!r f>ewell alone1 nor rejoice alone 7,lightfoot74 ,t ! ,a4,v4 & ,r4,v4 texts are ju/ifi$ 9 s translat+ seems cle> f ! always :i* foll[s4 ,v]4 #e4 ,let y\r mod]ation be kn[n4--,?is mod]ation or =be>ance is ! v opposite ( ! _s :i* w cavil on ! n9? "p ( a hair 9 ! way ( ass]t+ p]sonal rights4 ,v]4 #f4 ,be c>eful = no?+4--,r4,v4 9 no?+ be anxi\s4 ,! ^w sugge/s ! idea ( a poor di/raught m9d on :i* conc]ns h fa/5$ !mselves1 :i* drag1 "o 9 "o direction1 ano!r 9 ! opposite4 ,well says ,b5gel1 ,c>e & pray] are m oppos$ ?an wat] & fire4 ,9 all ?+s1 pray]--9 no?+1 c>e4 ,by pray]4--,! g5]al idea ( an expression ( dep5d5ce4 ,supplication4--,! specific reque/--! ^w h9t+ too at ! attitude ( ! petition]1 e4g4 clasp+ ! feet ( ! p]son f :om ! fav\r is ask$4 ,) ?anksgiv+4--,! pres]vative aga9/ any possible defiance :i* might o!rwise f9d its way into ! tone ( ! pray]1 or on ! o!r h& aga9/ a despair :i* creeps ov] ^? :o ?9k ,god be>s long & =gets to answ]4 ,v]4 #g4 ,& ! peace ( ,god1 :i* passe? all und]/&+4--,if we say ! peace ( ,god is s pr(\nd t ! human m9d _c compreh5d x1 no d\bt t is an admissible int]pretation ( ^! words2 b x seems bett] f> to say1 ! peace ( ,god excels all t ! m]e reason ( man c d4 ,! 1 ! highe/ faculty ( man z su*1 int5d$ to be ! guide ( life1 (t5] br+s anxiety ?an a calm he>t4 ,%all keep y\r he>ts4--,z a wat*man keeps a city4 ,lightfoot says we h a v]bal p>adox1 = to keep is a w>rior's duty2 ,god's peace %all /& s5try1 %all keep gu>d ov] y\r he>ts4 ,& m9ds4--,r4,v4 mu* bett]1 & ?\ghts1 = x is n ! m9d :i* ?9ks1 b ! products ( ?9k+ :i* ! ^w indicates4 ,! s5try que/ions all suspici\s *>act]s 7cf4 ,prov4 iv4 #bc1 & ,matt4 xv4 #ai74 ,v]4 #h4 ,:atsoev] ?+s are true4--,! apo/le recognises ! ability ( ! r5ew$ m9d to disc]n tru? "u any guise4 ,ye h an unction f ! ,holy ,"o & "k all ?+s 7#a ,john ii4 #bj74 ,hone/4--,a4,v4 m>g91 v5]able4 ,r4,v4 text1 hon\rable4 ,r4,v4 m>g91 rev]5d4 ,?is v>iety %[s ! difficulty ( f9d+ an exact equival5t = ! ^w ( ,/4 ,paul1 9 :i* ! s5se ( gravity & dignity1 & ( ^! z invit+ rev]5ce1 is comb9$4 ,j4--,answ]+ to t :i* is normally "r 7,crem]74 ,pure4--,z !re is no impurity l fle%ly impurity1 defil+ body & _s1 s ! ^w pure expresses fre$om f ^! 7,tr5*74 ,x d5otes *a/ity 9 e "p ( life 7,calv974 ,lovely4--,*ri/ian morality z t :i* is e?ically beautiful is pre-em95tly wor?y to be lov$4 ,nihil e/ amabilius virtute1 says ,cic]o4 ,( good report4--,r4,v4 m>g91 graci\s4 ,lightfoot says fair-speak+ & s w9n+1 attractive4 ,mey] says1 t :i*1 :5 nam$1 s\nds significant ( happ9ess1 e4g4 brave1 hone/1 hon\rable4 ,if !re be any virtue4--,! ,new ,te/am5t is frugal ( ! ^w :i* is 9 su* con/ant use 9 ! hea!n morali/s4 ,if !y s\ght to make man self-confid5t1 x seeks to %att] t confid5ce4 ,! noble/ manl9ess is godl9ess4 ,?9k on ^! ?+s4--,!y are ?+s to be reckon$ ) by e man soon] or lat]--occupy ! ?\ghts ) !m n[4 ,v]4 #i4 ,^? ?+s 4 4 4 d4--,"h speaks ! same man1 ) a m9d consci\s ( its own rectitude1 :o c\ld say1 ,i h liv$ 9 all good consci5ce be=e ,god unto ?is day4 ,he _h n only allur$ 8 ,philippian conv]ts to bright] worlds1 b _h l$ ! way4 ,! ,god ( peace %all be ) y4--,note ! phrase 9 connection ) ! peace ( ,god %all m\nt gu>d 7v]4 #g74 ,v]4 #aj4 ,ha? fl\ri%$ aga94--,r4,v4 ye h reviv$ y\r ?\ght = me4 ,! active g5]osity ( ! ,philippians t[>ds ,/4 ,paul _h nev] di$1 any m ?an a tree does :5 x %$s its leaves & /&s b>e all ?r\gh ! w9t]4 ,! w9t] ( _! disability 0 pa/1 & ! return ( ! sun ( prosp]ity made ! k9dly remembrance ( ! apo/le spr\t into a g5]\s gift to him4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,n t ,i speak1 etc4--,d n mi/ake me2 ,i am n mov$ ?us by ! good ( my own ne$4 ,! apo/le does n leave x possible = "o to say ) ! melan*oly ,jaques1 ,:5 a man ?anks me he>tily1 me?9ks ,i h giv5 him a p5ny & he r5d]s me ! begg>ly ?anks4 ,i h le>n$ 4 4 4 to be cont5t4--,self-suffici5cy1 said ,socrates1 is nature's weal?4 ,/4 ,paul is only self-suffici5t s f> z ,*ri/ dwells 9 him & assures him1 ,my grace is suffici5t = !e 7cf4 ,heb4 xiii4 #e74 ,v]4 #ab4 ,i "k h[ to be abas$4--,to be 9 r$uc$ circum/ances4 ,i "k h[ to ab\nd4--,to be 9 afflu5ce4 ,by ?is x does n appe> t ,/4 ,paul meant1 ,i h *ew$ ! bitt] cud ( p5ury1 & ta/$ ! sweets ( prosp]ity4 ,_m a man has _h to d t--ev]y?+ lies 9 h[ x is done4 ,x is z mu* b5ea? ! ,*ri/ian philosoph] to make a wry face at ! "o1 z to clap ! h&s 9 *ildi% glee at ! o!r4 ,i am in/ruct$1 etc4--,lit4 ,i h be5 initiat$4 ,! pass-^w is 9 ! apo/le's possession--no novice is he4 ,to be full & to be hungry4--,z if we said to pa/ure & to p9e4 ,x is ! psalmi/'s gre5 pa/ures & /ill wat]s4 4 4 4 ,! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea? 7,ps4 xxiii474 ,v]4 #ac4 ,i c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,*ri/ :i* /r5g!ne? me4--,a fre% g5]al /atem5t ( ! self-suffici5cy ( v]4 #aa4 ,9 ! gr& brevity h[ m>k$ is ! assurance1 & at ! same "t humility 7,mey]74 ,v]4 #ae4 ,no ,*ur* communicat$ ) me4--,! l(ty indep5d5ce ( ! apo/le _h n unb5t to any o!r ,*ur* z to ?is4 ,!re are m5 f :om "o c\ld nev] receive a gift )\t sacrifice ( self-respect4 ,/4 ,paul 0 n ! man to be patronis$4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,an od\r ( a sweet smell1 a sacrifice acceptable1 well pleas+ to ,god4--,! la/ ^w transf]s _! de$ to ano!r sph]e entirely4 ,ye did x unto ,me1 says ,*ri/ 7,matt4 xxv4 #dj74 ,v]4 #ai4 ,my ,god %all supply all y\r ne$4--,did ,i say1 ,i am fill$8 7v]4 #ah74 ,i c make y no return1 b my ,god w4 ,he w fulfil e ne$ ( y\rs4 ,accord+ to ,8 ri*es 9 glory4--,accord+ to ! abundant p[] & glori\s omnipot5ce :]eby z ,"l ( heav5 & e>? ,he c be/[ :at ,he w4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,! sa9ts 4 4 4 ( ,cs>'s h\sehold4--,?is expression does n oblige u to ?9k t any relatives ( ,cs> _h embrac$ ,*ri/ianity4 ,x comprises all :o 9 any way 7 connect$ ) ! imp]ial s]vice4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,be ) y all4--,! olde/ ,,mss4 read1 ,be ) y\r _s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]se #a4 ,a ,plea = ,/eadfa/ness-- ,i4 ,aft] ! patt]n ( ^? wor?y ( imitation4--,s /& fa/ 9 ! ,"l4 ,hav+ po9t$ out ! dignity ( ,*ri/ian citiz5%ip & ! exalt$ conduct befitt+ ^? possess+ its privileges1 ! apo/le exhorts !m to /eadfa/ness 9 imitat+ ^? :o1 ?r\gh evil & good report & 9 ! mid/ ( opposition & suff]+1 _h bravely ma9ta9$ _! loyalty to ,*ri/4 ,s /& fa/--be s9c]e & e>ne/ 9 devotion to ,god1 z !y 72 be fai?ful & unfl9*+1 z !y 72 triumph ov] ! _w1 ! fle%1 & ! devil1 z !y did4 ,behold1 we c\nt !m wor?y :o endure2 & ! same di/9ction ( "* is atta9able by e foll[] ( ,*ri/1 atta9able by pati5t cont9uance 9 well-do+4 ,! ideal ( a /eadfa/ "* is embodi$ 9 ! ,"l1 :o 0 ,himself a supreme example ( unfalt]+ ob$i5ce & love4 ,foll[ ,him2 be+ unit$ to ,him by fai?1 d]iv+ cont9ual inspiration & /r5g? f ,8 ,_s1 /& fa/ 9 ,him4 ,rid+ up to a regim5t t 0 h>d press$ at ,wat]loo1 ! ,duke ( ,well+ton cri$ to ! m51 ,/& fa/1 ,n9ety-fif?6 ,:at w !y say 9 ,engl&8 ,hi/ory records h[ successfully ! appeal 0 obey$4 ,/& fa/1 ,*ri/ians6 ,:at w !y say 9 ! heav5ly city to :i* y belong1 & = ^: int]e/s y are fight+8 ,william ( ,orange said he le>nt a ^w :ile cross+ ! ,engli% ,*annel :i* he w\ld nev] =get4 ,:5 9 a great /orm ! capta9 0 all night cry+ out to ! man at ! helm1 ,/eady6 /eady6 /eady6 ,,ii4 ,address$ to ^? :o h giv5 evid5ce ( will+ness to be in/ruct$4--,my joy & cr[n4 ,! ,philippians :o _h embrac$ ! ,gospel he prea*$1 & ^: lives _h be5 *ang$ by its p[]1 7 ! joy & cr[n ( ! devot$ apo/le4 ,! cr[n 0 n ! diadem ( royalty1 b ! g>l& ( victory4 ,he has 9 8 m9d ! fam\s a?letic games ( ! ,greeks1 :i* 9 ! dilig5t tra9+ & ! /r5u\s ef=t to ga9 ! laurel coronet1 & ! int5sity ( joy felt by ! victors1 7 a significant illu/ration ( ! ,*ri/ian life1 :e!r z reg>ds ! spiritual progress ( ! believ] himself1 or 8 "w = ! salvation ( o!rs4 ,he believ$ ! ,"l w\ld place ar\nd 8 br[ an imp]i%able g>l& ( hon\r1 ( :i* ea* s\l t _h be5 quick5$1 com=t$1 & /r5g!n$ by him w\ld be a spray or leaf4 ,9 ,n]o's prison1 ag$1 worn ) tr\ble1 manacl$1 unc]ta9 ( life1 he rejoic$ 9 be+ a successful m9i/] ( ,*ri/--a conqu]or wrea!d ) am>an?4 ,! emp]or 9 8 palace 0 9 he>t we>y & wret*$2 ! prison] 0 re/ful & happy1 inve/$ ) a glory t %\ld %9e on undimm$1 :5 ! glitt] ( ,n]o's p[] & gr&eur %\ld vani% z a dream4 ,! satisfaction enjoy$ by ^? :o fir/ l$ u to ,*ri/ & :o h help$ u 9 our spiritual /ruggles1 is ano!r reason = cont9u$ /eadfa/ness & fidelity4 ,,iii4 ,urg$ ) affectionate solicitude4--,my bre?r5 deeply belov$ & long$ =1 4 4 4 my de>ly belov$4 ,! t]ms employ$ are ! outfl[ ( a jubilant _s1 & are full ( t5d] ende>m5t & lov+ appreciation4 ,love delights to exagg]ate2 yet !re is no exagg]ation "h4 ,! ,philippians 7 to ! apo/le bre?r5 belov$--de>ly belov$--*ildr5 ( ! same spiritual ,fa!r1 memb]s ( ! "o family ( ,god1 unit$ toge!r 9 a happy ,*ri/ian bro!rhood4 ,he recalls ! fir/ introduction ( ! ,gospel into ,philippi1 ! prea*+ ( ! ,^w1 ! impression made1 ! conv]ts won1 ! =mation ( ! ,*ur*1 & its gr[? & prosp]ity1 amid lab\rs & suff]+4 ,atta*m5ts 7 !n =m$ t deep5$ & /r5g!n$ ) ! ye>s4 ,*ri/ian fri5d%ips call =? ! f9e/ feel+s ( ! s\l1 & =m a /rong bond ( union 9 ! love ( a common ,savi\r4 ,*ri/ w h no =c$ selection ( m51 no soldi]s by compulsion1 no timor\s slaves1 b *ildr51 bre?r51 fri5ds4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,/eadfa/ness is a te/ ( g5u9e devot$ness4 #b4 ,in/ability is a loss ( advantages (t5 won at great co/4 #c4 ,!y :o endure w f9ally conqu]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #b1 #c4 ,glimpses ( ,life 9 ! ,e>ly ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,! e>ly plant+ ( ! ,gospel involv$ ardu\s & unit$ toil4--,:i* lab\r$ ) me 9 ! gospel 7v]4 #c74 ,prodigi\s z 7 ! lab\rs ( ,paul1 he c\ld nev] h accompli%$ ! "w he did b = ! will+ co-op]ation ( o!rs4 ,!re is great art 9 evok+ ! sympa?y & help ( ^? :o c help =w>d ! "w ( ,god4 ,*ri/ian "w f9ds scope = all k9ds ( tal5ts & ag5cies4 ,pione] "w is r\gh "w & te/s all our p[]s & res\rces4 ,! difficulties ( ! "w unite its propagators 9 he>t & h&4 ,!re is little good done )\t /r5u\s lab\r1 ?\gh ! results ( our toil are n always imm$iately app>5t4 ,dr4 ,judson lab\r$ dilig5tly = six ye>s 9 ,burmah be=e he baptis$ a conv]t4 ,at ! end ( ?ree ye>s he 0 ask$ :at evid5ce he _h ( ultimate success4 ,he repli$1 ,z mu* z !re is a ,god :o w fulfil all ,8 promises4 ,a hundr$ *ur*es & ?\s&s ( conv]ts already answ] 8 fai?4 ,,ii4 ,! names ( ,gospel pione]s are n =gott54--,) ,clem5t also1 & ) o!r my fell[-lab\r]s1 ^: names are 9 ! book ( life 7v]4 #c74 ,"s ( ^! names are record$ 9 ! pages ( hi/ory & h&$ d[n to our day2 ! re/1 ?\gh unkn[n on e>?1 are regi/]$ 9 ! imp]i%able pages ( ! book ( life4 ,clem5t1 ?\gh unkn[n to fame & unid5tifi$ ) any o!r ( ! same "n m5tion$ 9 hi/ory1 is ref]r$ to "h z recognis+ ! apo/le's cordial recollection ( 8 valuable "w4 ,b ! unkn[n on e>? are n =gott5 9 heav54 ,! "w we d = ,god w live = ev]4 ,:5 ,columbus 0 homew>d b\nd aft] 8 brilliant discov]y ( a new _w he 0 ov]tak5 by a t]rible /orm4 ,9 8 indescribable agony t n only 8 life & t ( 8 crew1 b 8 magnific5t discov]y mu/ all g d[n & be lo/ 9 ! abyss1 & t1 too1 n f> f l&1 he committ$ to ! deep hurri$ entries ( t discov]y seal$ up 9 bottles1 9 ! hope t "s day !y might rea* l&4 ,we ne$ n be unduly anxi\s ab\t ei!r our "w or our fame2 ,god w take c>e ( bo?4 ,,iii4 ,f ! e>lie/ times wom5 h r5d]$ valuable help 9 ! propagation ( ! ,gospel4--,euodias1 ,synty*e1 4 4 4 wom5 :i* lab\r$ ) me 9 ! gospel 7v]s4 #b1 #c74 ,9 ! ,temple wor%ip ! ,jewi% wom5 7 f5c$ (f 9 a c\rt by !mselves4 ,! woman occupi$ an inf]ior religi\s position 9 ,rabb9ical tea*+4 ,x 0 a %ock to public feel+ to see a rabbi talk+ to a female4 ,ev5 ! disciples 7 surpris$ t _! ,ma/] %\ld be f\nd conv]s+ ) a woman on ! br9k ( ! ,sam>itan well4 ,jesus ,*ri/ broke d[n ?is middle wall ( p>tition z ,he _h brok5 d[n ! o!r4 ,"h1 aga91 ,he made bo? "o4 ,if 9 ,*ri/ !re is no di/9ction ( ,jew & ,g5tile1 nei!r is !re ( male or female4 ,wom5 7 ,8 fai?ful & con/ant att5dants2 wom5 7 ! fav\r$ witnesses ( ,8 resurrection2 wom5 7 among ! mo/ helpful fell[-work]s ( ! apo/les4 ,!re 0 an organis$ m9i/ry ( wom5 deaconesses & wid[s 9 ! ,apo/olic ,*ur*4 ,:at wom5 ^? ,*ri/ians h1 exclaim$ ! hea!n rhetorician1 on le>n+ ab\t ,an?usa1 ! "m ( ,*ryso/om4 ,an?usa at ! e>ly age ( tw5ty lo/ h] husb&1 & !nce=w>d devot$ h]self :olly to ! education ( h] son1 refus+ all (f]s ( fur!r m>riage4 ,h] intellig5ce & piety m\ld$ ! boy's "* & %ap$ ! de/9y ( ! man1 :o 9 8 subsequ5t em95ce nev] =got :at he ow$ to mat]nal influ5ce4 ,x is no exagg]ation to say t we owe ^? ri* homilies ( ,*ryso/om1 ( :i* int]pret]s ( ,scripture /ill make great use1 to ! m9d & he>t ( ,an?usa4 ,,iv4 ,we le>n ! apo/olic me?od ( reconcil+ two em95t wom5 9 s]i\s disagreem5t4--#a4 ,he addresses to ea* an e>ne/ & po9t$ exhortation to unity4 ,i besee* ,euodias1 & besee* ,synty*e1 t !y be ( ! same m9d 9 ! ,"l 7v]4 #b74 ,he repeats ! entreaty to %[ t he plac$ ! l obligation on ea* ( !m4 ,he does n exhort ! "o to be reconcil$ to ! o!r1 = !y might h d\bt$ :o %\ld take ! initiative1 & !y might wond]1 f ! position ( _! names & con/ruction ( ! s5t5ce1 to :i* ( !m ! apo/le atta*$ ! m blame4 ,b he exhorts !m bo?1 ! "o & ! o!r1 to ?9k ! same ?+--n only to come to a mutual und]/&+1 b to pres]ve x4 ,! cause ( qu>rel might be "s unwor?y "q ab\t priority or privilege1 ev5 9 ! prosecution ( ! good "w--va+lory lead+ to /rife4 ,x does n seem to h be5 any diff]5ce 9 cre$ or practice 7,eadie74 #b4 ,he recognises _! devot$ & imp>tial lab\rs4--,^? wom5 :i* lab\r$ ) me 9 ! gospel 7v]4 #c74 ,_! "w does n appe> to h be5 done f p]sonal fri5d%ip1 z is (t5 ! case2 !y treat$ all & help$ all alike4 ,!y 7 deeply int]e/$ 9 ! spread ( ! ,gospel & ! increase ( ! ,*ur*1 & toil$ ) su* self-sacrific+ devotion z to elicit ! special comm5dation ( ! apo/le4 #c4 ,he entreat$ t help might be r5d]$ !m 9 ! adju/m5t ( _! qu>rel4--,& ,i intreat !e also1 true yokefell[1 help ^? wom5 7v]4 #c74 ,a ?ird p>ty is appeal$ to1 to int]pose 8 good (fices--an evid5ce t ,paul reg>d$ ! h>mony ( ^! two wom5 a matt] ( no small importance4 ,m$iation betwe5 two p]sons at v>iance is delicate & difficult "w1 b if judici\sly done may help to a reconciliation4 ,wom5 7 ! fir/ to receive ! ,gospel at ,philippi1 & f ! fir/ us$ _! influ5ce & opportunities 9 comm5d+ x to _! sex4 ,! unseemly misund]/&+ betwe5 ^! two wom5 ^: lab\rs _h be5 s bless$ made x ! m necess>y t some?+ %\ld be done to heal ! brea*4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,pione] "w has special h>d%ips & temptations4 #b4 ,! be/ ( wom5 may qu>rel4 #c4 ,x is ! wise policy ( ! ,*ri/ian /atesman to compose & /rive to prev5t discord & disunion4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #b4 ,fem99e ,disagreem5t-- ,i4 ,may occasion mu* mis*ief 9 a ,*ur*4 ,,ii4 ,all ! m dang]\s :]e ! p>ties are em95t 9 gifts & lab\rs 7v]4 #c74 ,,iii4 ,reconcil$ :5 truly possess+ "o m9d 9 ,*ri/4--,be ( ! same m9d 9 ! ,"l4 ,,iv4 ,! mo/ e>ne/ entreaty %\ld be employ$ to rectify4--,i besee* ,euodias1 & besee* ,synty*e4 ,v]4 #c4 ,names 9 ! ,book4 ,i4 ,"s obs]vations4--#a4 ,x is a great ?+ to h a "n 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4--,?9k ( ! roll-call 9 ,rom4 xvi4 & ,heb4 xi4 #b4 ,x is a great ?+ n[ to h a "n 9 ! family ,bible1 = t g5]ally signifies ,*ri/ian tra9+ & p>5tal pray]s4 #c4 ,x is a great ?+ to h a "n ^u ! pages ( a *ur* regi/]4--,h[ affect+ are ^! old manuals1 ) _! li/s ( pi\s m5 & wom51 _m ( :om h pass$ into ! skies4 #d4 ,x is ! greate/ ?+ ( all to h a "n 9 ! ,lamb's ,book ( ,life4--,beyond all fame 7,matt4 xi4 #aa74 ,beyond all p[] 7,luke x4 #bj74 ,,ii4 ,"s que/ions4--#a4 ,9 h[ _m books is y\r "n writt5 n[8 #b4 ,h[ c a human "n be writt5 securely 9 ! ,lamb's ,book ( ,life8 #c4 ,to backslid]s3 are y go+ to return to y\r "n1 or d y want x to come back to y8 #d4 ,to ,*ri/ian work]s3 h[ _m names h y help$ to write 9 ! ,book ( ,life8 #e4 ,is !re any *e] 9 ?9k+ h[ our names w s\nd :5 ! books are op5$ 9 ! :ite light ( ! ?rone8--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]se #d4 ,*ri/ian ,joy-- ,i4 ,is 9 ! ,"l4--,rejoice 9 ! ,"l4 ,! joy ( ! ,*ri/ian is n 9 8 own a*ievem5ts1 /ill less is x 9 himself or 9 8 own exp]i5ces4 ,a glance at ourselves & ! imp]fections ( our "w = ,god fills u ) %ame & sadness4 ,pure1 la/+ joy is f\nd n[h]e b 9 ! ,"l4 ,:5 ,mhl]1 ! em95t ,roman ,ca?olic symboli/1 ass]t$ t 9 ! neighb\rhood ( a man :o1 )\t any re/riction1 decl>$ himself sure ( 8 salvation1 he %\ld be 9 a high degree uneasy1 & t he c\ld n repel ! ?\ght t !re 0 some?+ diabolical b5ea? ?is1 he only af=d$ a deep glance into ! com=tlessness ( a he>t :i* seeks ! ultimate gr\nd ( its hope 9 self-righte\sness1 & 9 mak+ assurance ( salvation to dep5d on atta9m5t 9 hol9ess in/ead ( 9 simple fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,! fri5ds ( ,hall] congratulat$ him on ! hon\r ( hav+ receiv$ a visit 9 8 la/ h\rs f ! emp]or ,joseph ,,ii42 b ! dy+ man simply answ]$1 ,rejoice t y\r names are writt5 9 heav54 ,! m we realise ,*ri/1 n z a dim ab/raction or a m]e hi/oric p]sonage1 b z a liv+ & lov+ p]sonal reality1 ! m truly c we rejoice 9 ,him4 ,,ii4 ,is con/ant4--,always4 ,*ri/ian joy is n a caprici\s s5tim5t1 a fitful rapture1 b a /eady1 uni=m1 & cont9u$ emotion4 ,! direction ( ! apo/le to rejoice always s\nds l a p>adox4 ,h[ c we cont9ually rejoice :5 we are cont9ually 9 ! mid/ ( s91 suff]+1 & sorr[8 ,/ill1 :5 we ?9k ( ! *ange ,div9e grace has wr\ght 9 u1 :5 we ?9k ( ! ample provisions ( ! ,gospel e mom5t available to u1 :5 we contemplate ! bright prospects be=e u :i* ev5 pres5t di/resses _c dim1 & :5 we rememb] ! inf9ite ability ( our ,"l to accompli% all ,he _h promis$ u1 our joy may well be p]5nial4 ,airay1 ! e>lie/ ,engli% expositor ( ?is epi/le1 has well said3 ,:5 ,satan1 t old dragon1 ca/s out _m fl\ds ( p]secutions aga9/ u2 :5 wick$ m5 cruelly1 disda9fully1 & despitefully speake aga9/ u2 :5 ly+1 sl&]+1 & deceitful m\!s are op5$ ^u u2 :5 we are mock$ & je/$ at & _h 9 d]ision ( all !m t are ab\t u2 :5 we are afflict$1 torm5t$1 & made ! _w's wond]2 :5 ! sorr[es ( dea? compasse u & ! fl\ds ( wick$nesse make u afraid1 & ! pa9es ( hell come ev5 unto our s\le2 :at is x t holds up our heads t we s9ke n1 h[ is x t we /& ei!r n %ak51 or1 if %ak51 yet n ca/ d[ne8 ,is x n by our rejoyc+ :i* we h 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus8 ,,iii4 ,is recomm5d$ by exp]i5ce4--,& aga9 ,i say rejoice4 ,paul recomm5d$ :at he himself enjoy$4 ,if he1 9 ! mid/ ( disappo9tm5t1 imprisonm5t1 & suff]+1 w\ld rejoice & did rejoice1 s may o!rs4 ,x might be t1 z he wrote ^! words1 a tempor>y depression crept ov] him1 z he ?\ght ( himself z a prison] 9 ! imm$iate prospect ( a cruel dea?4 ,x 0 b a pass+ feel+4 ,9 a mom5t ,div9e grace triumph$1 & ) height5$ elation & emphasis he repeat$1 ,& aga9 ,i w say1 rejoice4 ,we h already rem>k$ t joy is ! pr$om9at+ feature ( ?is epi/le1 & to ! la/ ! apo/le ma9ta9s ! exalt$ /ra94 ,lessons4--#a4 ,great joy is f\nd 9 work+ = ,god4 #b4 ,joy is f\nd n s mu* 9 ! "w z 9 ! ,"l4 #c4 ,x is ! ,*ri/ian's privilege to rejoice always4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,v]4 #d4 ,rejoic+ 9 ! ,"l4 ,i4 ,! text involves ! fact t believ]s may & %\ld rejoice4--#a4 ,! _w holds t believ]s h no enjoym5t4 #b4 ,!re are believ]s :o all b tea* ?is2 =--7#a7 !y use n ! language ( joy !mselves2 7#b7 !y disc\rage x 9 o!rs4 #c4 ,b t believ]s may & %\ld rejoice is evid5t =--7#a7 joy is comm&$ z a duty2 7#b7 x is m5tion$ z a fruit ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 7#c7 x is a feature ( ! ,*ri/ian1 portray$ 9 ! ,scriptures 7,acts ii4 #df1 #dg74 #d4 ,! spiritually-m9d$1 if n w>p$ by "s defective sy/em ( doctr9e1 rejoice4 #e4 ,joy is q consi/5t ) ^? /ates ( m9d :i* are ?\ght to be inconsi/5t ) x4 ,sorr[ful1 yet always rejoic+4 #f4 ,joy is ! natural result ( peace ) ,god4 ,,ii4 ,! text exhibits ! nature ( ! joy peculi> to ! believ]4--,he rejoices 9 ! ,"l4 #a4 ,! _w rejoices 9 ! creature & %uts out ,god4 #b4 ,! believ] rejoices only 9 ,god4 #c4 ,?is joy has sev]al elem5ts4 7#a7 ,! believ] rejoices t ,god is--,i am4 7#b7 ,he rejoices t ,he is :at ,he is4 7#c7 ,he rejoices 9 ! manife/ations ( ,8 glory1 :i* ,he has made 9 ,8 ,^w1 works1 & ways4 7#d7 ,he rejoices 9 8 own relation to ,him 9 ,*ri/--boa/+ himself 9 ,god4 7#e7 ,he rejoices 9 ! hope ( ! glory ( ,god4 #d4 ,e elem5t ( pure & elevat$ pleasure is f\nd 9 ,8 joy4 #e4 ,x is fell[%ip ) ,god ,himself 9 ,8 joy4 ,,iii4 ,! text r5d]s x b9d+ ^u ! believ] at all times to seek ?is privilege & to *]i% ?is feel+--always4--,?is comm& is reasonable1 =3 #a4 ,god is always ! same4 #b4 ,! believ]'s relation to ,him is unalt]able4 #c4 ,! way to ,god is always op54 #d4 ,! m9d may always keep be=e x ! views :i* cause joy--by ! indwell+ ,_s4 ,,iv4 ,! mann] 9 :i* ! comm&m5t ( ! text is press$ tea*es u ! importance ( ! duty x inculcates4--,its importance is manife/1 =3 #a4 ,x is ! ma9spr+ ( wor%ip & ob$i5ce4 #b4 ,x prev5ts a return to s9ful pleasures4 #c4 ,x r5d]s u sup]ior to temporal suff]+--fits = endur+ = ,jesus ,*ri/4 #d4 ,x pres5ts to ! _w 7#a7 ,true religion4 7#b7 ,connect$ ) enjoym5t4 ,v4 ,! mann] 9 :i* ! comm&m5t ( ! text is express$ implies t !re are ob/acles 9 ! way ( ob$i5ce4--,:at are "s ( ! ob/acles8 #a4 ,a habit1 natural & /rong1 ( draw+ our satisfaction f ! creature4 #b4 ,n keep+ a consci5ce void ( (f5ce t[>ds ,god & man4 #c4 ,n hav+ ! he>t 9 a /ate to h sympa?y ) ,god's "*4 #d4 ,n proportion+ aright ! am\nt ( att5tion giv5 to self & ,*ri/4 #e4 ,n mak+ sure ( our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/4--,/ew>t4 ,joy 9 ! ,"l-- ,i4 ,is intellectual4 ,,ii4 ,moral4 ,,iii4 ,spiritual4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,our p[] ( rejoic+ 9 ! ,"l is a fair te/ ( our moral & spiritual condition4 #b4 ,is a ,*ri/ian's ma9 support "u ! trials ( life4 #c4 ,is "o ( ! great motive =ces ( ! ,*ri/ian life4--,h4 ,p4 ,liddon4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]se #e4 ,*ri/ian ,equity-- ,i4 ,does n exact all ! claims ( legal ju/ice4--,let y\r mod]ation =be>ance be kn[n4 ,human laws1 h[ev] c>efully devis$1 may sometimes1 if rigidly en=c$1 act unju/ly & cruelly4 ,we %\ld guide ourselves at all times by ! broad pr9ciples ( equity 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,we %\ld n urge our own rights to ! utt]mo/1 b be wil+ to waive a "p1 & ?us rectify ! inju/ice ( ju/ice4 ,! ar*etype ( ?is grace is ,god1 :o presses n ! /rictness ( ,8 law aga9/ u z we des]ve1 ?\gh hav+ exact$ ! fulle/ paym5t = u f our ,div9e ,surety 7,fausset74 ,x is n g5tl5ess z an innate feel+1 b z ! result ( self-re/ra9t4 ,x does n insi/ on :at is its due1 x does n /& on etiquette or "r1 b x desc5ds & complies4 ,x is oppos$ to t rig\r :i* nev] b5ds nor deviates1 & :i*1 z x gives ! la/ f>?+1 uni=mly exacts x4 ,x is n facile pliability--a re$ 9 a breeze--b t g5]\s & indulg5t feel+ t kn[s :at is its "r1 b rec$es f x2 is consci\s ( :at is m]it$1 b does n cont5d = /rict proportion4 ,x is t grace :i* 0 defective 9 "o or o!r1 or bo?1 ( ! wom5 :o are *>g$ by ! apo/le to be ( "o m9d 9 ! ,"l4 ,=1 sl[ to take (f5ce1 x is swift to =give x4 ,let a misund]/&+ arise1 & no false delicacy w prev5t x f tak+ ! fir/ /ep t[>ds reconciliation or adju/m5t ( op9ion 7,eadie74 ,,ii4 ,%\ld be evid5t 9 deal+ ) all classes4--,be kn[n unto all m54 ,we are to practise =be>ance1 n only t[>ds our ,*ri/ian bre?r51 b t[>ds ! _w1 ev5 t[>ds ! enemies ( ! ,gospel4 ,x is a rebuke to ! ,*ri/ian _s to be au/]e1 unb5d+1 & scrupul\sly exact+4 ,if we are always rejoic+ 9 ! ,"l1 we _c *]i% h>d feel+s t[>ds any4 ,! ,*ri/ian %\ld be notori\s = g5tl5ess & =be>ance2 all ) :om we come 9 contact %\ld be made to "k x & feel x4 ,we %\ld be prep>$ = yield+ up :at may be our own rights1 & to endure wrong r ?an di%on\r ,*ri/1 or give a false repres5tation ( ! heav5ly life :i* ,he exemplifi$ & recomm5d$1 & :i* is becom+ 9 all ,8 pr(ess$ foll[]s4 ,?is g5tl5ess manife/s itself at "o "t z equanimity & pati5ce "u all circum/ances1 among all m5 & 9 manifold exp]i5ces2 at ano!r z integrity 9 bus9ess relations2 z ju/ice1 =be>ance1 & goodness 9 ex]cis+ p[]2 z imp>tiality & m]cy 9 judg+2 z noble yield+1 joyful giv+1 & pat5t endur+ & =giv+ 7,passavant74 ,,iii4 ,%\ld be practis$ z consci\s ( ! ne> adv5t ( ,*ri/4--,! ,"l is at h&4 ,! e>ly ,*ur* _h a vivid s5se ( ! imm$iat5ess ( ! second com+ ( ,*ri/1 & 7 taught to d & be> ev]y?+ z 9 ,8 sight4 ,we lose mu* 9 spiritual p[]1 & 9 ! realisation ( et]nal ?+s1 :5 we consign t adv5t to ! remote & indi/9ct future4 ,aft] all1 ! second com+ ( ,*ri/1 & n our own dea?1 is ! goal on :i* our eye %\ld be fix$1 z ! p]iod :i* w furni% u ) ! true & f9al value ( our life-"w4 ,9 ! fir/ ages x w\ld h be5 deem$ a k9d ( apo/asy n h sigh$ aft] ! day ( ! ,"l4 ,! com+ ( ! ,"l is a motive to %[ mod]ation & clem5cy t[>ds all m51 ev5 t[>ds our enemies1 = ! great ,judge is ne>1 :o w rectify all inequalities & r$ress all wrongs4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,equity is sup]ior to legal enactm5ts4 #b4 ,x is a sorry spectacle :5 ,*ri/ians appeal to ! civil c\rts to settle _! diff]5ces4 #c4 ,! ,*ri/ian _s is ! highe/ equity4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #f1 #g4 ,! ,cure ( ,c>e4 ,i4 ,t all anxi\s c>e is ne$less4--,be c>eful = no?+ 7v]4 #f74 ,x is n =e?\ght t is "h condemn$1 b anxi\s1 di/ract+ c>e4 ,c>e is a kill-joy & is ! great enemy ( ,*ri/ian peace4 ,! future is n ours2 :y be anxi\s ab\t x8 ,! pa/ is done )1 & regrets ab\t x are unavail+4 ,! future is provid$ =1 = ,god1 ! great ,provid]1 is ahead ( e /ep we take t[>ds t future4 ,! anci5t cu/om ( di/ract+ a crim9al by ty+ him to ! :eels ( two *>iots :i* 7 !n driv5 9 opposite directions well illu/rates h[ c>es may be all[$ to di/ract ! m9d4 ,we put ourselves on ! rack :5 we ought to ca/ our c>e on ,god1 n 9 "p1 nor occasionally1 b 9 all ?+s & at all times4 ,c>e depreciates ! value ( all our pa/ bless+s & dims our vision ( ! bless+s we n[ actually possess4 ,aft] ! great milit>y victories ( ,m>lbor\gh 9 #agjd1 he "o day said3 ,i h = ^! la/ t5 days be5 s tr\bl$ by ! _m disappo9tm5ts ,i h _h1 t ,i ?9k if x 7 possible to vex me s = a =tnight long]1 x w\ld make ! end ( me4 ,9 %ort1 ,i am we>y ( my life4 ,,ii4 ,t all anxi\s c>e %\ld be tak5 to ,god 9 ?ankful pray]4--,b 9 ev]y?+ by pray] & supplication ) ?anksgiv+1 let y\r reque/s be made kn[n unto ,god 7v]4 #f74 ,! be/ sy/em ( hea!n philosophy reg>d$ equability ( m9d1 undi/urb$ alike by ! tr\bles & allurem5ts ( ! _w1 z ! mo/ p]fect /ate ( ! s\l2 b x did n provide any adequate motive = atta9+ ?is desirable equipoise4 ,x c\ld only /ate ! !ory & insi/ on its importance2 b refractory human nature _h its own way1 9 spite ( philosophy4 ,! apo/le supplies 9 ^! words a nobl] & m workable philosophy4 ,he n only exhorts u to tranquillity ( m9d b %[s u h[ x may be atta9$ & kept4 ,9 all k9ds ( anxieties & especially 9 ! /ruggles ( religi\s d\bt1 pray] is ! true/ philosophy4 ,our difficulties vani% :5 we take !m to ,god4 ,by c>+ & by frett+1 ,by agony & fe>1 ,!re is ( ,god no gett+2 ,b pray] ,he w he>4 ,we %\ld ca/ our c>e on ,god because ,he is our ,fa!r4 ,a fa!r's (fice is to provide = 8 family4 ,x is out ( place = a *ild to be anxi\sly mak+ provision = em]g5cies--ask+ :]e to-morr['s food & clo?+ are to come f1 & h[ ! bills are to be paid4 ,we %\ld rebuke su* precocity1 & s5d ! *ild to s*ool or to play1 & leave all su* matt]s to ! orda9$ c>etak]4 ,! birds ( ! air are tak5 c>e (2 s %all we be1 ev5 ?\gh our fai? is small4 ,our pray]s run along "o road1 & ,god's answ]s by ano!r1 & by-&-by !y meet4 ,god answ]s all true pray]1 ei!r 9 k9d or 9 k9dness 7,judson74 ,,iii4 ,t ! peace ( ,god 9 ! he>t w effectually bani% all c>e4--,& ! peace ( ,god :i* passe? all und]/&+ %all keep y\r he>ts & m9ds ?r\gh ,*ri/ ,jesus 7v]4 #g74 ,! enemies ( peace are3 melan*oly1 to :i* ! apo/le oppos$ joy 9 ! ,"l 7v]4 #d72 want ( self-re/ra9t or intemp]ance ( feel+ or conduct1 to :i* he opposes mod]ation 7v]4 #e72 c>e & anxiety1 or un?ankfulness & unbelief1 to :i* he opposes grateful & e>ne/ pray] 7v]4 #f72 ! f9al result is peace 7v]4 #g74 ,! peace t ,god gives passe? all und]/&+2 x is deep1 preci\s1 immeasurable4 ,god alone fully und]/&s ! gr&eur ( ,8 own gift4 ,x is an imp5etrable %ield to ! believ+ s\l2 x gu>ds ! =tress 9 peace ?\gh ! %afts ( c>e are con/antly hurl$ aga9/ x4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,our s9s bre$ our c>es4 #b4 ,god is ev] will+ to take up ! burd5 ( our c>es4 #c4 ,only z we commit our c>es to ,god h we peace4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #f1 #g4 ,! ,rem$y = ,worldly ,c>e4 ,i4 ,a caution or w>n+4--,be c>eful = no?+4 #a4 ,?is does n respect duty4--,we mu/ h a c>e = our ,"l's int]e/s4 #b4 ,b hav+ p]=m$ duty1 we are n to be c>eful z to consequ5ces4--7#a7 ,because unnecess>y4 ,*ri/ c>es4 7#b7 ,because useless4 ,x _c w>d (f ! evil4 ,! evil only 9 imag9ation4 ,! evil (t5 a good4 ,itself ! greate/ evil4 #c4 ,because positively s9ful4--7#a7 ,x breaks a comm&m5t4 7#b7 ,x sets aside promises4 7#c7 ,x und]values exp]i5ce4 7#d7 ,x di/ru/s ,god's wisdom & goodness4 7#e7 ,x is rebellion aga9/ ,god's arrangem5ts4 7#f7 ,x is an intrusion into ,god's prov9ce4 #d4 ,because hurtful & injuri\s4--7#a7 ,x (t5 det]s f duty4 7#b7 ,x de/roys ! com=ts ( duty4 ,,ii4 ,c\nsel or advice z to ! mann] 9 :i* ! evil is to be avoid$4--,b 9 ev]y?+ by pray] & supplication4 #a4 ,! correction is n a ne$less & reckless indiff]5ce4 #b4 ,! emphatic ^w "h is ev]y?+4 ,?is describes ! range ( pray]4 ,?is precept is g5]ally neglect$4 #c4 ,! p]=mance ( ?is duty w\ld correct c>efulness4 ,x places ev]y?+ "u ,god's gov]nm5t1 & leaves x !re4 ,x leads to a /udy ( ! ,div9e w 9 secul> affairs4 ,our prospects & plans are ?us te/$4 ,x gives to e ev5t ! "* ( an answ] to pray]--evil z well z good4 ,pray]1 i4e4 direct entreaty or petition4 ,supplication1 i4e4 deprecation4 ,?anksgiv+ = all pa/ & pres5t4 ,,iii4 ,a promise z to ! results ( foll[+ ?is c\nsel or advice4--,& ! peace ( ,god1 :i* passe? all und]/&+1 %all keep y\r he>ts & m9ds4 #a4 ,! m9d & ! he>t are ! seat ( c>e4--,! m9d calculates1 imag9es4 ,! he>t feels fe>1 grief1 despair4 #b4 ,! m9d & he>t are made ! seat ( peace4--,! peace ( ,god1 :i* passe? all und]/&+1 %all keep y\r he>ts & m9ds ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! peace :i* ,god has fl[s f unity1 f omnipot5ce4 ,?is is ! peace ( ,god1 because ,he gives x4 #c4 ,?is peace comes ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4--,he produces ! unity4 ,he encircles ) omnipot5ce4--,/ew>t4 ,v]s4 #f1 #g4 ,anxi\s ,c>e4 ,i4 ,! evil to be avoid$4--#a4 ,c>e is excessive :5 x is inconsi/5t ) peace & quietness4 #b4 ,:5 x induces loss ( temp]4 #c4 ,:5 x makes u di/ru/ful ( ,provid5ce4 #d4 ,:5 x hurries u into any improp] c\rse ( conduct4 7#a7 ,anxiety is useless4 7#b7 ,is positively injuri\s4 7#c7 ,ex]ts a mis*iev\s influ5ce on o!rs4 7#d7 ,is crim9al4 ,,ii4 ,! prop] c\rse to be pursu$4--#a4 ,pray]4 #b4 ,supplication4 #c4 ,?anksgiv+4 ,,iii4 ,! happ9ess to be enjoy$4--,! peace ( ,god1 :i* passe? und]/&+1 %all keep y\r he>ts & m9ds ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4--,dr4 ,robt4 ,newton4 ,v]4 #f4 ,subjects ( ,pray]4 ,i4 ,= temporal bless+s4--#a4 ,our heal?4 ,value ( heal?4 ,dep5d5ce on ,god4 #b4 ,our /udies4 ,n to sup]s$e dilig5ce4 ,communicates a "r impulse4 ,secures a "r direction4 #c4 ,our und]tak+s4 ,agricultural1 comm]cial4 ,,ii4 ,= spiritual bless+s4--#a4 ,= p>don4 ,( our daily s9s 9 ?\ght1 ^w1 & de$4 ,( all our s9s4 #b4 ,= hol9ess 9 he>t & life4 ,reg5]ation1 fai?1 love1 hope1 meekness1 zeal1 resignation1 ob$i5ce4 #c4 ,= usefulness & happ9ess4 ,,iii4 ,= ! outp\r+ ( ! ,holy ,_s4--#a4 ,on ourselves4 #b4 ,on our relatives & fri5ds4 #c4 ,on ! ,*ur*4 #d4,on ! _w4 ,,iv4 ,= ! spread ( ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,= ! multiplication ( ! necess>y means4 #b4 ,= ! removal ( ob/acles4 #c4 ,= ! success ( lab\r]s4 #d4 ,= ! conv]sion ( s9n]s4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,true ,pray]4 ,i4 ,true pray] is specific z well z e>ne/4--,no?+ is too little to be made ! subject ( pray]4 ,! v act ( confid5ce is pleas+ to ,god & tranquillis+ to ! supplicant4 ,god is n only will+ to he> ! details1 b ,he desires t we %\ld tell ,him4 ,,ii4 ,true pray] consi/s ( confession1 supplication1 & ?anksgiv+4--,we are to confess our s9s1 ask =giv5ess1 & d x ) gratitude & ?ankfulness4 ,god w n answ] ! reque/s ( un?ankful begg>s4 ,)\t ?anksgiv+ :at we call pray] is presumption4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,v]4 #g4 ,! ,peace ( ,god keep+ ! ,he>t4 ,i4 ,! nature ( ?is def5d+ pr9ciple4--,x has z its basis =giv+ m]cy4 ,,ii4 ,its au?or4--,! peace ( ,god4 ,x is call$ ,8 peace1 because t "w ( m]cy on :i* x re/s is ,8 "w1 & ,he ,himself communicates ! peace4 ,,iii4 ,its prop]ty4--,passe? all und]/&+4 #a4 ,! und]/&+ ( su* z are /rang]s to x4 #b4 ,!y :o enjoy x ! mo/ _c fully compreh5d x4 ,,iv4 ,its effects4--,%all keep y\r he>ts & m9ds4 #a4 ,9 temptation x secures ! he>t by satisfy+ ! he>t4 #b4 ,x keeps ! he>t 9 affliction4 #c4 ,x keeps ! m9d by settl+ ! judgm5t1 & keep+ d\bts & errors out ( ! m9d4 ,v4 ,its s\rce & ! in/rum5tality by :i* x works4--,?r\gh ,*ri/ ,jesus4--,c4 ,bradley4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #h1 #i4 ,! ,sci5ce ( ,*ri/ian ,e?ics-- ,i4 ,dem&s ! /udy ( e g5u9e virtue4--,:atsoev] ?+s are true1 hone/1 j1 pure1 lovely1 ( good report1 4 4 4 ?9k on ^! ?+s 7v]4 #h74 ,9 reg>d to :at is hon\rable1 j1 pure1 lovely1 & ( good report1 !re is a true & a false /&>d1 & = ?is reason ! apo/le "h places ! true at ! beg9n+1 t :5 ! foll[+ exhortations are pres5t$1 ?is fact :i* our exp]i5ce s (t5 discloses may at once occur to ! ,*ri/ian1 & he may be l$ to exam9e himself & see :e!r he also is ev]y:]e seek+ = ! true 7,s*lei]ma*]74 ,g5u9e virtue has its root 9 g5u9e religion4 ,! mod]n s*ool ( e?ics1 :i* pr(esses to tea* morality z some?+ ap>t f spiritual ,*ri/ianity1 is a return to ! explod$ !ories ( pagan morali/s1 an attempt to dress up pre-,*ri/ian philosophy 9 a n9ete5?-c5tury g>b4 ,! morality t is lovely & ( good report is ,*ri/ian morality--! practical1 liveable e?ics ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,! e?ical t]ms us$ 9 ?is v]se are closely unit$4 ,! true1 ! becom+1 ! "r1 & ! pure are elem5ts ( virtue or moral excell5ce1 & :5 exhibit$ 9 practical life are lovely & wor?y ( all praise4 ,! *>m ( ! ,*ri/ian "* is n ! cultivation ( "o virtue t ov]%ad[s all ! re/1 b ! h>moni\s bl5d+ ( all ! virtues 9 ! unity ( ! ,*ri/ian life4 ,*ri/ian e?ics %\ld be e>ne/ly /udi$1 n z matt]s ( pure speculation1 b because ( _! supreme importance & utility 9 ! moral conduct ( e-day life4 ,,ii4 ,requires ! translation ( high moral pr9ciples into practical life4--,^? ?+s :i* ye h bo? le>n$1 & receiv$1 & he>d1 & se5 9 me1 d 7v]4 #i74 ,x is "o ?+ to pond]1 admire1 & applaud morality2 x is ano!r ?+ to practise x4 ,! apo/le n only taught ,*ri/ian e?ics1 b practis$ !m1 & c\ld po9t to 8 own example z wor?y ( imitation2 x 0 n1 ,d z ,i say1 b ,d z ,i d4 ,*ri/ian morality is ( little value z a m]e cre$ ( e?ics2 its true p[] is se5 9 *ang+1 elevat+1 & ref9+ ! life4 ,we h all to lam5t !re is su* a wide *asm betwe5 !ory & practice4 ,!ory may be le>n$ 9 a brief p]iod2 practice is ! "w ( a lifetime4 ,! !ory ( music may be rapidly appreh5d$1 b ! ma/]y ( any "o in/rum5t1 su* z ! viol9 or organ1 dem&s pati5t & incessant practice4 ,x means detail-"w1 plod1 p]sev]ance1 g5ius4 ,s is x ) e virtue ( ,*ri/ian e?ics4 ,!ory & practice %\ld g toge!r2 ! "o helps ! o!r2 practice m cle>ly def9es !ory1 & !ory m fully appreh5d$ /imulates practice4 ,x is ! practice ( ,*ri/ian morality t prea*es to ! _w a ,gospel t x _c fail to und]/& & t is do+ s mu* to r5ovate x4 ,"l ,bol+broke1 an av[$ infidel1 decl>$3 ,no religion ev] appe>$ 9 ! _w ^: t5d5cy 0 s mu* direct$ to promote ! peace & happ9ess ( mank9d z ! ,*ri/ian religion4 ,! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ is "o cont9u$ lesson ( ! /ricte/ morality1 ( ju/ice1 b5evol5ce1 & univ]sal *>ity4 ,suppos+ ,*ri/ianity to be a human inv5tion1 x is ! mo/ amiable & successful inv5tion t ev] 0 impos$ on mank9d = _! good4 ,,iii4 ,l9ks practical morality ) ! promise ( ,div9e bless+4--,& ! ,god ( peace %all be ) y 7v]4 #i74 ,! upright man--! man :o is /riv+ to %ape & m\ld 8 life on ! e?ics ( ! ,new ,te/am5t--%all n only enjoy peace1 ! peace ( ,god1 :i* passe? all und]/&+1 b ! ,god ( peace %all be ) him & 9 him4 ,true religion1 9 heal?y activity1 gives1 & c alone give1 a re/fulness ( _s su* z ! tr\bles ( life are impot5t to di/urb4 ,! two vital elem5ts ( true religion are communion ) ,god & ! dilig5t cultivation ( practical hol9ess--con=mity to ! w ( ,god 9 all ?+s4 ,pray & br+ =? ! fruits ( ! ,_s1 & ! ,god ( peace %all be ) y1 pres]v+ y f unre/ & h>m4 ,! peace ( ,god is also an active pr9ciple1 g5tle & noiseless 9 its activity1 :i* w help ! s\l to gr[ 9 e?ical symmetry & beauty4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,gospel is ! f\ndation ( ! highe/ e?ics4 #b4 ,no sy/em ( morality is tru/wor?y t does n lead to holy practice4 #c4 ,god helps ! man :o is hone/ly /riv+ to live up to 8 light4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #h4 ,m]cantile ,virtues )\t ,*ri/ianity4 ,i4 ,:at a man ( m]cantile hon\r has4--,he has an attribute ( "* :i* is 9 itself pure1 lovely1 hon\rable1 & ( good report4 ,he has a natural pr9ciple ( integrity1 & "u its impulse he may be c>ri$ =w>d to su* f9e exhibitions ( himself z are wor?y ( all admiration4 ,x is v noble :5 ! simple utt]ance ( 8 ^w c>ries z mu* security along ) x1 z if he _h accompani$ t utt]ance by ! signatures1 ! securities1 & ! legal obligations :i* are requir$ ( o!r m54 ,all ! glories ( ,briti% policy & ,briti% val\r are f> eclips$ by ! moral spl5d\r :i* ,briti% fai? has ?r[n ov] ! "n & ! "* ( our nation4 ,!re is no d5y+ ! ext5d$ preval5ce ( a pr9ciple ( integrity 9 ! comm]cial _w4 ,,ii4 ,:at a man ( m]cantile hon\r has n4--,he may n h "o dute\s feel+ ( rev]5ce :i* po9ts upw>d to ,god4 ,he may n h "o wi% or "o anticipation :i* po9ts =w>d to et]nity4 ,he may n h any s5se ( dep5d5ce on ! ,be+ :o su/a9s ,him1 & :o gave him 8 v pr9ciple ( hon\r z "p ( t int]ior furniture :i* ,he has put into 8 bosom4 ,he is a man ( integrity1 & yet he is a man ( ungodl9ess4 ,?is natural virtue1 :5 disjo9$ f a s5se ( ,god1 is ( no religi\s e/imation :atev]2 nor w x lead to any religi\s bless+1 ei!r 9 "t or 9 et]nity4--,t4 ,*alm]s4 ,v]4 #i4 ,paul z an ,example to ,believ]s4 ,i4 ,he 0 di/+ui%$ by 8 decision ( "* 9 all t relates to religion4--,con/itutionally ard5t2 zeal\s z a ,ph>isee4 ,f ! day ( 8 conv]sion he nev] falt]$1 not)/&+ 8 privations1 8 dang]s1 8 suff]+s4 ,be decid$4 ,,ii4 ,by 8 c>e ab\t ! culture ( ! ,div9e life 9 8 own s\l4--,! /ud5t may desire to "k ! tru? r ?an to feel its p[]4 ,! prea*] may be m solicit\s ab\t ! p[] ( ! tru? ov] o!rs ?an ov] himself4 ,he nev] lo/ sight ( ! int]e/s ( 8 own s\l4 ,,iii4 ,by 8 devotional habits4--,"o w\ld r be ! au?or ( 8 pray]s ?an ( 8 s]mons4 ,! diff]5ce betwe5 8 pray]s z a ,ph>isee & z a ,*ri/ian4 ,! subject1 ! _s1 ! /yle ( 8 pray]s z a ,*ri/ian4 ,be c>eful4 ,be n soon %ak5 9 m9d or tr\bl$ by speculations ab\t ! philosophy ( pray]4 ,,iv4 ,by 8 spirituality & heav5ly-m9d$ness4--,he did n %[ any int]e/ 9 ! class ( worldly objects t might h be5 expect$ to int]e/ a man ( 8 ord] ( m9d4 ,he 0 absorb$ 9 spiritual ?+s4 ,! second com+ ( ,*ri/ _h a prom95t place 9 8 ?\ghts4 ,t day4 ,cultivates a habitual sup]iority to ! ?+s ( "t & s5se4 ,seek ! ?+s t are above4 ,v4 ,by 8 pati5t submission to ! disp5sations ( ,div9e provid5ce4--,r>e am\nt ( suff]+4 ,/rong feel+1 unmurmur+ submission4 ,pati5t1 meek1 cont5t$4 ,all f ,*ri/ian pr9ciple4 ,be resign$4 ,,vi4 ,by 8 labori\s usefulness4--,sket* 8 c>e]4 ,be useful4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aj-ad4 ,! ,joy ( a ,good ,man 9 ,extremity-- ,i4 ,/imulat$ by ! practical evid5ce ( ! gr[? 9 8 conv]ts ( ,*ri/ian ?\ghtfulness4--,y\r c>e ( me ha? fl\ri%$ aga92 :]e9 ye 7 also c>eful1 b ye lack$ opportunity 7v]4 #aj74 ,! ,philippians 7 a hospitable p1 z 0 %[n bo? by ,lydia & ! gaol]1 :o insi/$ on ! privilege ( m9i/]+ to ! wants ( ! apo/les 9 ! beg9n+ ( _! m9i/ry at ,philippi4 ,! ,*ur* 9 t city _h already s5t a lib]al contribution to ! apo/le to help him 9 ! mission>y "w2 & he n[ rejoices ov] ano!r practical evid5ce ( _! g5]\s ?\ghtfulness 9 ! timely help !y _h s5t him by ! h&s ( ,epaphroditus4 ,paul & 8 mission 7 mu* 9 _! ?\ghts1 & !y 7 (t5 devis+ h[ !y might m9i/] to 8 wants & fur!r ! "w ( ! ,gospel4 ,!y 7 eag] to help him m frequ5tly b lack$ opportunity4 ,!y valu$ ! ,gospel s z to be will+ to pay = x4 ,x is a gratify+ & unmi/akable pro( ( religi\s gr[? :5 we are anxi\s to contribute ( our means1 accord+ to our ability1 = ! spread ( ! ,gospel4 ,lib]ality 9 money-giv+ is a crucial te/ ( g5u9e godl9ess4 ,:5 ! commission ( excise wrote ,wesley1 ,we _c d\bt y h plate = :i* y h hi!rto neglect$ to make an entry1 8 laconic reply 01 ,i h two silv] teaspoons at ,london1 & two at ,bri/ol2 ?is is all ! plate :i* ,i h at pres5t1 & ,i %all n buy any m at pres5t :ile s _m ar\nd me want bread4 ,x is e/imat$ t he gave away m ?an #cj1jjj4 ,,ii4 ,ma9ta9$ by hav+ ma/]$ ! secret ( ,*ri/ian cont5tm5t4--#a4 ,a cont5tm5t ga9$ by actual exp]i5ce ( ! ups & d[ns ( life4 ,n t ,i speak 9 respect ( want3 = ,i h le>n$1 9 :atsoev] /ate ,i am1 !re) to be cont5t4 ,i "k bo? h[ to be abas$1 & ,i "k h[ to ab\nd2 ev]y:]e & 9 all ?+s ,i am in/ruct$ bo? to be full & to be hungry1 bo? to ab\nd & to suff] ne$ 7v]s4 #aa1 #ab74 ,! *eck]$ & ev5tful life ( ! apo/le _h taught him _m lessons1 & n ! lea/ useful & important 0 ! art ( cont5tm5t4 ,a man ) 8 v>i$ exp]i5ce is n easily inconv5i5c$ by fluctuat+ =tunes4 ,cont5tm5t is ga9$1 n by ! abundance ( :at we possess1 b by discov]+ h[ mu* we c d )\t4 ,t :i* we miscall pov]ty is inde$ nature1 writes ,j]emy ,taylor2 & its proportions are ! j measures ( a man1 & ! be/ in/rum5ts ( cont5t4 ,b :5 we create ne$s t ,god or nature nev] made1 we h erect$ to ourselves an inf9ite /ock ( tr\ble t c h no p]iod4 ,mo/ desires are fir/ ar\s$ by comp>ison ) o!rs4 ,sempronius compla9$ ( want ( clo!s & 0 mu* tr\bl$ = a new suit1 be+ a%am$ to appe> 9 ! !atre ) 8 g[n a little ?readb>e2 b :5 he got x1 & gave 8 old clo!s to ,codrus1 ! poor man 0 ravi%$ ) joy & w5t & gave ,god ?anks = 8 new pur*ase2 & ,codrus 0 made ri*ly f9e & *e]fully w>m by t :i* ,sempronius 0 a%am$ to we>2 & yet _! natural ne$s 7 bo? alike4 #b4 ,a cont5tm5t inspir$ by ,div9e /r5g?4--,i c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,*ri/ :i* /r5g!ne? me 7v]4 #ac74 ,! apo/le's cont5tm5t 0 n self-suffici5cy1 b self-suffic+ness2 & ?is 0 acquir$1 n only by ! exp]i5ces ( life1 b ! help ( ,div9e grace4 ,he c\ld conceive no circum/ances 9 :i* t grace 0 n suffici5t4 ,8 cont5t$ m9d he reg>d$ z a gift ( ,god4 ,i h le>nt f ,!e1 ,o ,god1 writes ,augu/9e1 to di/+ui% betwe5 ! gift & ! fruit4 ,! gift is ! ?+ itself1 :i* is giv5 by "o :o supplies :at is ne$$1 z money or raim5t2 b ! fruit is ! good & well-ord]$ w ( ! giv]4 ,x is a gift to receive a prophet & to give a cup ( cold wat]2 b x is fruit to d ^? acts 9 ! "n ( a prophet & 9 ! "n ( a disciple4 ,! rav5 br\ght a gift to ,elias :5 x br\ght him bread & fle%1 b ! wid[ fruit1 because %e f$ him z a man ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,gratefully comm5ds ! g5]osity ( ^? :o alleviate 8 extremity4--,not)/&+ ye h well done1 t ye did communicate ) my affliction 7v]4 #ad74 ,?\gh ! apo/le _h le>n$ cont5tm5t 9 e situation1 & 8 m9d c\ld accommodate itself to e *ange ( circum/ances2 ?\gh he _h fre% & inexhau/ible s\rces ( consolation )9 himself1 & _h be5 s discipl9$ z to acquire ! ma/]y ov] 8 ext]nal condition & to a*ieve any?+ 9 ,*ri/2 yet he felt ?ankful = ! sympa?y ( ! ,philippian ,*ur*1 & prais$ !m = x4 ,8 humanity 0 n absorb$ 9 8 apo/le%ip1 & 8 he>t1 ?\gh self-suffic$1 0 deeply mov$ by su* tok5s ( affection4 ,?\gh he 0 cont5t$1 he yet felt !re 0 affliction--loss ( lib]ty1 jeal\s surveillance1 inability to fulfil ! great end ( 8 apo/olic mission4 ,?is sympa?y on ! "p ( ! ,philippians ) ! suff]+ repres5tative ( ,*ri/ & ,8 cause is ! v trait ( "* :i* ! ,judge selects = eulogy at la/ 7,matt4 xxv4 #ce7 7,eadie74 ,,iv4 ,_h a ,div9e s\rce4--,b ,i rejoic$ 9 ! ,"l greatly 7v]4 #aj74 ,he reg>d$ ! gift z com+ f ! ,"l1 & 8 joy 9 its reception 0 f ! same s\rce4 ,he rejoic$ ! m 9 ?is practical evid5ce ( ! love & gratitude ( 8 conv]ts4 ,e k9dness %[n to u by o!rs :5 x is recognis$ z com+ f ,god1 w augm5t our joy 9 ,him4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,god does n =get ,8 s]vants 9 di/ress4 #b4 ,a cont5t$ _s is a fruit ( ,div9e grace4 #c4 ,x is a joy to be rememb]$ by ^? we love4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,practical ,*ri/ian ,b5evol5ce-- ,i4 ,is quick to see ! ne$s ( ,god's s]vants & ( ! cause 9 :i* !y fai?fully lab\r4 ,,ii4 ,eag]ly wat*es e opportunity = supply+ ^? ne$s4 ,,iii4 ,is a matt] ( exalt$ joy to ^? :o fully appreciate bo? ! supply & ! motive t prompt$ x4 ,v]s4 #aa1 #ab4 ,t5d5cy ( ,*ri/ian ,pr9ciples to produce ,true ,cont5tm5t4 ,i4 ,*ri/ianity takes away ! natural causes ( discont5t4--#a4 ,pride4 #b4 ,self-pref]5ce4 #c4 ,covet\sness4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ianity furni%es p[]ful motives = ! ex]cise ( a cont5t$ m9d4--#a4 ,! disciples ( ,*ri/ are "u ! /ronge/ obligations to walk 9 ! foot/eps ( _! ,div9e ,ma/]4 #b4 ,true ,*ri/ians are firmly conv9c$ t _! lot is *os5 = !m by _! bless$ ,"l & ,ma/]4 #c4 ,x is *os5 = !m 9 inf9ite love & m]cy to _! s\ls4--,e4 ,coop]4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,cont5tm5t4 ,i4 ,t a man be cont5t ) 8 own e/ate )\t covet+ t :i* is ano!r's4 ,,ii4 ,t a man be cont5t ) 8 pres5t e/ate4--#a4 ,because t only is prop]ly 8 own4 #b4 ,all look+ beyond t disquiets ! m9d4 #c4 ,! pres5t is ev] be/4 ,,iii4 ,t a man be cont5t ) any e/ate4 ,,iv4 ,! art ( cont5tm5t4--#a4 ,is n le>n$ f nature4 #b4 ,or outw>d ?+s4 #c4 ,b is taught u by ,god's ,_s4 #d4 ,by ,8 promises4 #e4 ,by ! rod ( discipl9e4 #f4 ,pr(ici5cy 9 cont5tm5t ga9$--7#a7 ,by despis+ unju/ ga94 7#b7 ,by mod]at+ worldly desires & c>e4 7#c7 ,by c>efully us+ & *>itably disp5s+ :at we h4 7#d7 ,by be>+ want & loss ) pati5ce4--,r4 ,s&]son4 ,*ri/ian ,cont5tm5t4 ,i4 ,:at x is4--#a4 ,t our desires ( worldly good are l[ & mod]ate4 #b4 ,t 9 all our views ( bett]+ our worldly condition we indulge n immod]ate c>es4 #c4 ,t :atev] our pres5t condition be1 we *e]fully submit to ! provid5ce ( ,god 9 x4 #d4 ,t we are s easy ) our own lot z n to envy o!rs :o may be 9 m prosp]\s circum/ances4 #e4 ,t we w n use any unlawful means to bett] our pres5t condition4 #f4 ,t we make ! be/ ( our condition :atev] x be4 ,,ii4 ,h[ x may be le>n$4--#a4 ,*ri/ianity sets 9 view ! mo/ solid pr9ciples ( cont5tm5t & ! /ronge/ motives to x4 #b4 ,furni%es u ) ! brighte/ patt]ns ( cont5tm5t to en=ce its precepts & prev5t our despair ( atta9+ x4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! pres5t /ate %\ld be consid]$ z a /ate ( le>n+4 #b4 ,m dep5ds on our spirits ?an ^u our outw>d condition 9 ord] to cont5tm5t4 #c4 ,lab\r to h our m9ds s =m$ t !y may be cont5t & tol]ably easy 9 any /ate ( life4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,! ,s\rce ( ! ,*ri/ian's ,p[]4 ,i4 ,! ext5t ( a ,*ri/ian's ability4--#a4 ,he is able to dis*>ge e duty4 #b4 ,he is able to endure e trial4 #c4 ,he is able to brave e suff]+4 #d4 ,he is able to ov]come e temptation4 ,,ii4 ,! s\rce ( ! ,*ri/ian's ability4--#a4 ,*ri/ /r5g!ns u by ,8 tea*+s4 #b4 ,*ri/ /r5g!ns u by ,8 example4 #c4 ,*ri/ /r5g!ns u by ! moral influ5ce ( ,8 dea? z a sacrifice = our s94 #d4 ,*ri/ /r5g!ns u by unit+ u to ,himself1 & be/[+ on u1 9 answ] to ! pray] ( fai?1 ! influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,*ri/ is ! f\nta9 ( spiritual /r5g?4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ae-ai4 ,a ,g5]\s ,*ur*-- ,i4 ,spontane\sly contribut+ to ! e>lie/ ef=ts 9 ! propagation ( ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,its g5]osity conspicu\s by its solit>y example4 ,no ,*ur* communicat$ ) me z conc]n+ giv+ & receiv+1 b ye only 7v]4 #ae74 ,9 ! acc\nt betwe5 u1 ! giv+ 0 on y\r "p1 ! receiv+ on m9e4 ,! ,philippians _h foll[$ ,paul ) _! b\nty :5 he left ,mac$onia & came to ,cor9?4 ,we are n to wait = o!rs 9 a good "w1 say+1 ,i w d :5 o!rs d x4 ,we mu/ g =w>d ?\gh alone 7,fausset74 ,_! lib]ality foll[$ him on di/ant mission>y t\rs1 & :5 no long] 9 _! own prov9ce4 ,"o s+le example ( g5]osity is an inspiration & a h9t to o!rs4 ,any ,*ur* w )] into n>r[+ dim5sions :5 x conf9es its b5efactions to itself4 #b4 ,its g5]osity 0 repeat$4--,= ev5 9 ,!ssalonica ye s5t once & aga9 unto my necessity 7v]4 #af74 ,ev5 9 ,!ssalonica1 /ill 9 _! own prov9ce & n f> f ,philippi1 !y m ?an once contribut$ to 8 help1 & ?us r5d]$ him less dep5d5t on ^? among :om he 0 break+ new gr\nd4 ,help 9 "t ( ne$ is a pleasant memory2 & ! apo/le delights 9 rem9d+ ! ,philippians ( _! timely & ?\ghtful g5]osity4 ,repeat$ k9dnesses %\ld increase our gratitude4 ,,ii4 ,! gifts ( a g5]\s ,*ur* are appreciat$ z indicat+ gr[? 9 practical religion4--,n because ,i desire a gift2 b ,i desire fruit t may ab\nd to y\r acc\nt 7v]4 #ag74 ,x is n ! gift he covets1 b t ri* spiritual bless+ :i* ! gift secures to its donors4 ,! apo/le wi%$ !m to reap ! gr[+ spiritual int]e/ ( _! g5]\s exp5diture4 ,n = 8 own sake b !irs does he desire ! gift4 ,he knew t ! /ate ( m9d :i* devis$ & contribut$ su* a gift 0 bless$ 9 itself1 t x mu/ attract ,div9e bless+1 = x indicat$ ! dep? & am\nt ( spiritual good :i* ! apo/le _h done to !m1 & = :i* !y ?us express$ _! gratitude2 & x %[$ _! sympa?y ) ! cause ( ,*ri/1 :5 !y _h s\ght to enable _! spiritual f\nd] 9 =m] days to give 8 :ole "t1 )\t di/raction or physical exhau/ion1 to ! "w ( 8 apo/le%ip4 ,?is 0 a spiritual condition :i* c\ld n b meet ) ! ,div9e approbation & secure ! ,div9e rew>d 7,eadie74 ,,iii4 ,! gifts ( a g5]\s ,*ur* are accept$ z a sacrifice well pleas+ to ,god4--,hav+ receiv$ ( ,epaphroditus ! ?+s :i* 7 s5t f y1 an od\r ( a sweet smell1 a sacrifice acceptable1 well-pleas+ to ,god 7v]4 #ah74 ,x 0 a gift 9 :i* ,god delight$1 fragrant z ! sweet-smell+ inc5se :i* burn$ 9 ! c5s]4 ,x 0 felt t ,god is supreme ,b5efactor & t all possessions are ,8 graci\s gift1 t ^! h an end beyond ! m]e p]sonal enjoym5t ( !m1 t !y may & ought to be employ$ 9 ,god's s]vice1 & t ! _s ( su* employm5t is ! entire d$ication ( ^! to ,him4 ,! money1 :ile contribut$ to ! apo/le1 0 (f]$ to ,god4 ,!y dis*>g$ a spiritual function 9 do+ a secul> act--! alt> sanctifi$ ! gift 7,ibid474 ,giv+ to ! cause ( ,*ri/ is wor%ip1 acceptable & well-pleas+ to ,god4 ,x belongs to ! same class ( acts z ! pres5tation ( sacrifices "u ! old economy1 :i* 0 ! c5tral act ( wor%ip4 ,= ! prop] use ( no tal5t is self-d5ial m ne$$ ?an = t ( money4 ,,iv4 ,! gifts ( a g5]\s ,*ur* w be recomp5s$ ) abundant spiritual bless+4--,b my ,god %all supply all y\r ne$ accord+ to ,8 ri*es 9 glory by ,*ri/ ,jesus 7v]4 #ai74 ,! money we give to ,god's cause is well inve/$ & w yield a ri* return3 spiritual bless+ 9 return = mat]ial gifts2 ?is is beyond ! p[] ( ari?metic to compute4 ,?is 0 no ra% & unw>rantable promise on ! "p ( ,paul4 ,he knew some?+ ( ! ri*es ( ! ,div9e g5]osity1 & 0 ju/ifi$ 9 assur+ 8 k9d b5efactors ( ,god's p]fect supply ( e want ( body & s\l1 be/[$ n grudg+ly b ) royal b5efic5ce4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,gratitude = bless+s receiv$ %\ld prompt g5]osity4 #b4 ,money is nev] m wisely employ$ ?an 9 =w>d+ ! cause ( ,god4 #c4 ,our gifts to ,god are h&somely rew>d$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ae1 #af4 ,*ri/ian ,g5]osity-- ,i4 ,indicates a g5u9e int]e/ 9 ! "w ( ,god & love = its m9i/]s4 ,,ii4 ,is especially valuable 9 prosecut+ pione] mission "w4 ,,iii4 ,%\ld n be conspicu\s by "o solit>y example1 b be cont9u\s & comm5surate ) ! press+ ne$s ( ! "w ( ,god4 ,v]s4 #ag1 #ah4 ,lib]ality a ,fruit ( ! ,*ri/ian ,life4 ,i4 ,x is n a gift1 b ! dis*>ge ( a j claim4 ,,ii4 ,paul did n desire a gift only to b5efit himself1 because he want$ no?+4 ,,iii4 ,lib]ality is a fruit ( ! ,*ri/ian life by dis*>g+ a debt to :i* we /ood engag$4 ,,iv4 ,lib]ality is an advantage 9 ! ex]cise ( our pati5ce be=e ! day ( trial come ^u u4 ,v4 ,z ,god w puni% ! neglect ( ?is duty1 s if we p]=m x ,he w c\nt ,himself 9 debt to u4--,f>9don4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,man's ,ne$ suppli$ f ,god's ,ri*es4 ,i4 ,look at man's necessity4 ,,ii4 ,god's weal?4--,its abundance2 its excell5ce4 ,,iii4 ,! supply ! apo/le anticipates = ?is necessity out ( ?is weal?4 ,le>n4--#a4 ,cont5tm5t ) our pres5t lot4 #b4 ,confid5ce = ! future4--,c4 ,bradley4 ,our ,ne$ & our ,supply4 ,i4 ,exam9e ! scope ( ! promise4--,!re is dang] ( fanaticism 9 ! int]pretation ( tru?4 ,god promises to supply our ne$1 b n to gratify our wi%es or :ims4 ,"s ( u ,god sees _c be> weal?1 & s x is n giv5 u2 b z our day is s is our /r5g?4 ,,ii4 ,! supply4--,! supply is n accord+ to our des]ts1 b accord+ to ! ri*es ( ,8 glory4 ,! res\rces ( ! ,tr9ity are drawn ^u4 ,8 weal? is unb\nd$4 ,he is n a ci/]n1 b a f\nta94 ,,iii4 ,! ,m$ium4--,?is supply comes ?r\gh ,*ri/4 ,we c claim x 9 no o!r "n4 ,b ,god orda9s means & puts u "u conditions4 ,z 9 agriculture1 s "h1 we are to "w 9 h>mony ) ,god's e/abli%$ me?ods if we w\ld secure fruits4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bj-bc4 ,la/ ,words4 ,i4 ,a gl[+ ascription ( praise to ! ,div9e ,giv] ( e bless+4--,n[ unto ,god & our ,fa!r be glory = ev] & ev]4 ,am5 7v]4 #bj74 ,to ,god1 ev5 our ,fa!r1 ! k9d & lib]al ,suppli] ( e want to e *ild1 be et]nal glory ascrib$4 ,! ascription ( praise is ! language ( spiritual in/9ct :i* _c be repress$4 ,let ! *ild realise its relation to ! ,fa!r :o fe$s x1 clo!s x1 & keeps x 9 life1 :o enlight5s & guides x1 p>dons & purifies x1 /r5g!ns & upholds x1 & all ?is 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & x _c b 9 its gl[+ consci\sness cry out1 ,n[ to ,god & our ,fa!r be glory = ev]4 ,! ,am5 is a fitt+ conclusion4 ,z ! lips %ut !mselves1 ! he>t surveys aga9 ! facts & ! gr\nds ( praise1 & adds1 ,s be x 7,eadie74 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ian salutations4--,salute e sa9t 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,all ! sa9ts salute y1 *iefly ^? t are ( ,cs>'s h\sehold 7v]s4 #ba1 #bb74 ,salutations are tok5s ( p]sonal int]e/ & liv+ fell[%ip :i* %\ld n be lightly e/eem$4 ,! apo/olic salutations tea* t ! ,*ri/ian religion does n make m5 unfri5dly & /ubborn1 b c\rte\s & fri5dly 7,lange74 ,! ref]5ce to ! sa9ts 9 ,cs>'s h\sehold may mean ei!r k9sfolk ( ,n]o or s]vants 9 ! palace4 ,x is improbable t s _m ne> relatives ( ! emp]or %\ld h yield$ !mselves to ,*ri/ z to be designat$ by ?is phrase1 & x is n likely to suppose t a comb9ation ( ^! two classes w\ld be gr\p$ "u ! "o head4 ,9 all likelihood ! ref]5ce is to s]vants hold+ m or less important positions 9 ! imp]ial h\sehold--"s1 no d\bt1 slaves2 & x is a sugge/ive te/imony to ! unwe>i$ dilig5ce & influ5ce ( ! apo/le 9 us+ e opportunity to make kn[n ! sav+ grace ( ! ,gospel4 ,to expla9 to any ! reason = 8 imprisonm5t 0 an occasion = prea*+ ,*ri/4 ,o ,rome1 ,rome6 exclaims ,/>ke1 h[ greatly ha/ ?\ *ang$6 ,=m]ly ?\ had/ true sa9ts ev5 9 ! h\sehold ( a pagan & tyrannical emp]or2 b n[ ha/ ?\ false sa9ts1 especially 9 & ar\nd ! s-call$ *air ( ,pet] & at ! c\rt ( 8 suppos$ successor4 ,,iii4 ,f9al b5$iction4--,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y all4 ,am5 7v]4 #bc74 ,! olde/ ,,mss4 read1 ,be ) y\r _s4 ,x is important t ! grace ( ,god %\ld be n only ar\nd u1 b ) u & 9 u4 ,! b5$iction is a pray] t ! ,div9e fav\r may be conf]r$ ^u !m1 enri*+ ! noble/ elem5ts ( _! nature ) *oice/ bless+s1 mak+ !m to gr[ 9 spiritual wisdom1 beauty1 & felicity1 t grace may ultimately m]ge into glory4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,praise %\ld be (f]$ to ,god 9 all ?+s4 #b4 ,! ,*ri/ian _s is full ( k9dly c\rtesy4 #c4 ,x is a compreh5sive pray] t invokes ! bless+ ( ,div9e grace4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,et]nal ,praise %\ld be (f]$ unto ,god-- ,i4 ,= m]cies enjoy$ 9 ! pa/4 ,,ii4 ,= m]cies :i* z our ,fa!r ,he holds = u & be/[s on u 9 ! pres5t4 ,,iii4 ,t ! glory ( ,8 "* may become increas+ly conspicu\s 9 ,8 works ( creation1 provid5ce1 & grace4 ,v]s4 #ba1 #bb4 ,*ri/ian ,c\rtesy-- ,i4 ,elevates & sanctifies ! am5ities ( social life4 ,,ii4 ,awak5s & /r5g!ns mutual sympa?y & help 9 ! ,*ri/ian life4 ,,iii4 ,%\ld be ex]cis$ by ,*ri/ians ( all ranks & conditions4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,! ,grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/-- ,i4 ,is ! sum ( all we c ne$ = ourselves or desire = o!rs4 ,,ii4 ,is a revelation ( ,8 own "* & ( ,8 reg>d = u4 ,,iii4 ,may be s\ght ) ! utmo/ confid5ce & enjoy$ 9 ev]-increas+ measure4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,transcrib]'s ,notes - ,page #bii1 ,introduction1 second p>agraph1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e call4 - ,page #cjj1 second new p>agraph1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,place & "t section1 second p>agraph1 *ange iv4 #cb to *4 iv4 #cb & i4 #ac to *4 i4 #ac4 ,fif? p>agraph1 add s5t5ce-end+ p]iod aft] lat] date4 - ,page #cja1 9 ! synopsis1 *ange ii4 #ai-cj to *4 ii4 #ai-cj2 add a r[ to indicate t no in=mation is pres5t$ = *apt] ii4 v]ses #ab ?r\gh #ah4 - ,page #cjb1 notes on *apt] i41 v]se #g1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #aj1 add "r d\ble quotes aft] n caus+ (f5ce4 - ,page #cjc1 notes on v]se #ab1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #ac1 remove "r d\ble quotes aft] body-gu>d2 correct col\el to colonel & *ange d\ble quotes to s+le quotes ar\nd x4 ,v]se #ad1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #ae1 apply ,,rc to a ,gospel4 ,v]se #ai1 add "r d\ble quote aft] = me4 - ,page #cje1 lesson ,*ri/ian ,greet+1 po9t ,i1 *ange "q m>k aft] k+dom to p]iod4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e gifts1 ! ,div9e maje/y1 & ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cjf1 ,comm5cem5t note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,div9e m]cy4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,eulogy1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cjg1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #cjh1 ,mak+ ,reque/ note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e communications4 ,gr\nds ( ,confid5ce note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #caa1 lesson ,pray]1 ,def9it5ess note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e intellig5ce4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #caa & #cab is 9 a unit t /yle indicates %\ld n be brok5 de/9ation4--,t4 ,! entire unit 0 mov$ to ! e>li] page4 - ,page #cab1 ,fruits note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,be+4 ,spiritual ,atta9m5t note1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to all ,div9e4 ,div9e ,culture note1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,husb&man4 ,lesson ,gospel ,irrepressible1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7five times74 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cac1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 - ,page #cad1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,developm5t note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cae1 ,m9i/ry ( ,bonds note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,g]m note1 po9t ,v1 *ange afflictions to affliction4 ,real note1 po9t ,,ii #d1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #caf1 lesson ,noble ,attitude1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cag1 ,life & ,dea? note1 po9t ,i #a 7#c71 apply ,,rc to ,div9e k4 - ,page #cai1 lesson ,exhortation1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e 7twice74 - ,page #cbj1 ,evangelical ,consi/5cy1 ea* ( po9ts ,i1 ,i #a1 ,i #b 7twice71 ,i #c1 ,i #d1 & ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,effects note1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & its ,au?or4 - ,page #cba1 notes on *apt] ii41 v]se #a1 *ange i4 #h to *4 i4 #h4 ,v]se #b1 *ange i4 #d to *4 i4 #d4 ,v]se #e1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #f1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9ity4 - ,page #cbb1 v]se #ab1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #ae1 tag immaculatum z ,lat9 & set x 9 ,italic4 - ,page #cbc1 v]se #bb1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #bi1 *ange alue to value4 - ,page #cbd1 lesson ,*ri/ian ,union1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 add s5t5ce end+ p]iod aft] 7v]4 #d74 ,po9t ,,iv1 add ,ps4 cxxxiii4 #a ref]5ce4 - ,page #cbe1 ,unity note1 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,look+ note1 po9t ,,iii1 *ange ? to !4 ,lesson ,humiliation1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,div9e & ,div9ity4 - ,page #cbf1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ity 7twice74 ,inc>nate note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e glory4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e nature4 - ,page #cbg1 ,*ri/ian ,temp] note1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,god-l4 - ,page #cbh1 lesson ,exaltation1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e act2 add left p>5!sis be=e v]4 #i4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e 7?rice74 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,him2 *ange quote f & e tongue confess to & t e tongue %\ld confess to mat* ,,kjv2 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,div9e maje/y4 - ,page #cbi1 same lesson1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,wor?y note1 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,div9e maje/y4 ,po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e hon\r4 - ,page #ccj1 lesson ,salvation1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e aid4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e "w4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e influ5ces4 - ,page #cca1 ,div9e & ,human note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,active ,ex]tion note1 po9t ,i1 capitalise ,promis$ ,l&4 ,co-op]ation note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #ccb1 same note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e op]ations4 ,lesson ,lu/re1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e comm&4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ! ,^w4 - ,page #ccc1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #ccd1 lesson ,project$1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ity4 - ,page #cce1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #ccg1 lesson ,devot$1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to glori\s ,gospel & ! ,^w4 ,anxieties note1 ins]t po9t #b at ! beg9n+ ( ! second s5t5ce4 - ,page #cch1 notes on *apt] iii41 v]se #a1 *ange iv4 #h to *4 iv4 #h4 ,v]se #h1 ins]t ,r4,v41 's\l' ,a4,v44 - ,page #cci1 v]se #ad1 *ange gaol to goal4 ,v]se #ag1 apply ,,rc to ,good ,%eph]d4 - ,page #cdj1 lesson ,false & ,true1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #cda1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e & ! ,div9ity2 *ange p]iod aft] y\rself to a "q m>k2 apply ,,rc to ,div9ity4 - ,page #cdc1 lesson ,ext]nal1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 ,excell5t note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cdd1 same note1 r5umb] second po9t ,,vi to ,,vii4 ,fir/ ,excell5cy note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9ity4 ,lesson ,features1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely4 - ,page #cde1 same lesson1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[]2 ins]t po9t #a be=e fir/ s5t5ce 9 ,italic2 po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[] & ,div9e life4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,good ,%eph]d4 - ,page #cdf1 ,p[] note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e mission4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ity 7twice74 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,resurrection note1 po9t ,,ii #d1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e4 - ,page #cdg1 lesson ,highe/1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely ! ,gospel1 & ! ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 *ange ,mi*ael ,angelo to ,mi*elangelo2 add comma betwe5 he said & quotation4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e light4 - ,page #cdh1 ,press+ note1 po9t ,,ii #c 7#b71 *ange p]iod to "q m>k4 - ,page #cdi1 ,temp] note1 po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cej1 lesson ,examples1 po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cea1 lesson ,citiz5%ip1 po9t ,i1 add s5t5ce-end+ p]iod to la/ s5t5ce4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e p[]4 - ,page #ceb1 same lesson1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ! ,div9e 7twice74 - ,page #cec1 notes on *apt] iv41 v]se #c1 *ange d\ble quotes ar\nd fell[-9-yoke1 fell[ lab\r] to s+le quotes & add clos+ d\ble quotes4 - ,page #ced1 notes on v]se #h1 id5tify ! ,cic]o quotation z ,lat9 & set x 9 ,italic4 ,v]se #aa1 add em-da% aft] etc4 ,v]se #ab1 add em-da% aft] etc4 & ,ps4 xxiii4 ref]5ce4 ,v]se #ah1 add ,matt4 xxv4 #dj ref]5ce4 - ,page #cee1 lesson ,plea1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 *ange /r5g!n$ by ,him to him1 speak+ ( ,paul4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ! ,^w4 - ,page #cef1 lesson ,glimpses1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #ceg1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #ceh1 lesson ,joy1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace & ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cei1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,rejoic+ note1 po9t ,i #b1 add em-da% aft] =4 ,po9t ,,ii #c 7#c71 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,^w4 - ,page #cfj1 lesson ,equity1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,surety4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,8 pr(ess$ foll[]s4 - ,page #cfa1 lesson ,cure1 po9t ,i1 remove commas f kill-joy1 & & bless+s1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 remove commas f m9d1 b & anxieties1 &4 - ,page #cfb1 ,rem$y note1 po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e w4 - ,page #cfc1 ,subjects note1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,sci5ce1 po9t ,i1 *ange livable to liveable4 - ,page #cfd1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e bless+4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #cfd & #cfe is 9 ! ^w upw>d3 upw>d4 - ,page #cfe1 ,paul note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e life4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e provid5ce4 ,lesson ,joy1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 remove comma f frequ5tly1 b2 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #cff1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e /r5g? & ,div9e grace4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e s\rce4 - ,page #cfg1 same lesson1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,t5d5cy note1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,ma/]4 - ,page #cfh1 lesson ,g5]\s1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e bless+1 ,div9e approbation1 & ,div9e rew>d4 - ,page #cfi1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f inve/$1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e g5]osity4 ,lesson ,la/ ,words1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,giv]4 - ,page #cgj1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e fav\r4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e grace4 ,,! ,,epi/le ,,to ,,! ,,colossians4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,introduction4 ,coloss & its p4--,9 ,asia ,m9or1 a few days' j\rney to ! ea/ ( ,ephesus1 is a di/rict :i* = natural beauty1 z describ$ by _m travell]s1 is h>dly to be surpass$4 ,at ! foot ( ,m\nt ,cadmus--n[ kn[n z ,baba ,dagh1 or ! ,fa!r ( ,m\nta9s--ne> ! /ream ( ! ,lycus1 a tribut>y ( ! ,m&]1 /ood ! t[n ( ,coloss4 ,)9 a day's j\rney /ood ,hi]apolis & ,laodicea1 ! latt] ! home ( a ,*ur* 9 ! lat] ye>s :]e a poor1 half-he>t$ religion 0 a con/ant (f5ce to ,god4 ,ow+ to its political significance1 x q eclips$ ,coloss1 z ,hi]apolis also did1 ow+ to its natural advantages z a heal?-resort or wat]+-place4 ,?\gh at "o "t ,coloss 0 a fl\ri%+ t[n1 :]e ! va/ =ces ( ,x]xes or ^? 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to ,ephesus & ,philemon1 0 s5t by ,ty*icus t[>ds ! close ( ! apo/le's captivity 9 ,rome1 ab\t ! ye> #fc4 ,mey]1 :o cont5ds t x 0 s5t1 n f ,rome1 b f ,cs>ea1 ?9ks #fj or #fa 0 ! date4 ,! anci5t tradition 0 t ! lett] emanat$ f a ,roman prison1 & ! reasons giv5 aga9/ ?is are too sl5d] to set x aside 9 fav\r ( ,cs>ea4 ,/yle ( ! epi/le4--,! /yle ( ! epi/le is some:at lab\r$4 ,x lacks ! spontaneity1 ! fire1 ! passion1 ! t5d] emotion :i* m>k mo/ ( ,/4 ,paul's lett]s4 ,! reason = ?is is tw(old4 ,x is p>tly because he is address+ /rang]s1 ! memb]s ( ,*ur*es :i* he _h n directly f\nd$1 & to :om 8 expressions did n fl[ =? f ! same full spr+ ( intimate affection4 ,x is /ill m because he is refut+ errors ) :i* he 0 n famili>1 & :i* he _h n witness$ 9 _! direct work+s4 4 4 4 ,:5 he 0 a little m famili> ) ! !me 79 writ+ ,ephesians7 he writes ) m f]v5cy & ease4 4 4 4 ,9 ! close simil>ity betwe5 ^! two1 & yet 9 ! /rongly m>k$ individuality ( ea*1 we h "o ( ! mo/ indisputable pro(s ( ! g5u95ess ( bo?4 4 4 4 ,if ,colossians has less ( ! attractive p]sonal elem5t & ! w9n+ pa?os ( o!r lett]s ( ,/4 ,paul1 x is /ill liv+1 t]se1 solid1 manly1 vigor\s2 & brief ?\gh x be1 x /ill1 z ,calv9 says1 conta9s ! nucleus ( ! ,gospel 7,f>r>74 ,outl9e ( ! epi/le4 ,introduction4 i4 #a1 #b1 greet+4 #c-h1 ?anksgiv+4 #i-ad1 pray] & supplication ) ?anksgiv+4 i4 #ae-bc4 ,ma9 !me ( ! epi/le4 ,*ri/'s p]sonal supremacy & ! univ]sal efficacy ( ,8 m$iatorial "w4 #bd-bi4 ,! apo/le's p]sonal explanation ( 8 motive 9 address+ !m4 ii4 #a-g4 ,8 int]e/ 9 ! highe/ welf>e ( ,*ri/ians unkn[n to him4 #h-ae4 ,w>n+ aga9/ a philosophy born ( e>?1 able only to deal ext]nally ) outbur/s ( s9 z contra/$ ) ! complete putt+ away ( x by ,*ri/'s dea? & resurrection4 #af-bc4 ,a prote/ aga9/ ! attempt to foi/ precepts & prohibitions on ^? :o 9 ,*ri/ h pass$ beyond ! /age ( legalism4 iii4 #a-ag4 ,! suffici5cy1 = conduct1 ( liv+ consi/5tly ) ! life hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god1 :i* is fatal1 z x gr[s1 to e =m & manife/ation ( ! old & corrupt life4 #ah-bb4 ,duties ( wives 7#ah71 husb&s 7#ai71 *ildr5 7#bj71 fa!rs 7#ba71 s]vants 7#bb74 #bc-be4 ,motives1 inc5tives1 & det]r5ts 9 s]vice4 iv4 #a4 ,duties ( ma/]s1 & motive ( conduct4 #b-ah4 ,sundry exhortations1 comm5dations1 & greet+s4 ,! latt] concludes ) ! apo/le's autograph signature1 a t\*+ ref]5ce to 8 bonds1 & a b5$iction4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,paul1 an apo/le ( ,jesus ,*ri/ by ! w ( ,god4--,"h1 z 9 ! ,ephesian epi/le1 ,/4 ,paul traces 8 apo/olate to ! w ( ,god4 ,x does n seem z if any reason c\ld be giv5 :y 9 ^! two epi/les he uses ! phrase & omits x 9 ! ,philippians4 ,timo!us our bro!r4--,if ,philemon1 :o 0 a ,colossian ,*ri/ian1 _h met ,/4 ,paul at ,ephesus1 probably he _h se5 ,timo?y1 too1 & w\ld no d\bt say to ! ,*ur* h[ ! apo/le valu$ him 7,phil4 ii4 #ai74 ,v]4 #b4 ,to ! sa9ts & fai?ful bre?r54--,we may obs]ve t su* a phrase is *>act]i/ic ( ,/4 ,paul's lat] epi/les2 9 ! e>li] x 0 to ! ,*ur*4 ,x seems bett] ?us to translate ?an to give ! mean+ to ! holy & believ+ bre?r5 7see on ,eph4 i4 #a74 ,grace 4 4 4 & peace1 f ,god our ,fa!r & ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4--,n grace f ! ,fa!r & peace f ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 z ! usual b5$iction %[s--,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus4 ,:atsoev] ! ,fa!r doe?1 ^! also doe? ! ,son 7,john v4 #ai74 ,v]4 #c4 ,we give ?anks to ,god4--,! apo/le "h1 z usual1 gives cr$it = all t is wor?y 9 8 read]s1 ?\gh ! tid+s f ,coloss _h be5 disquiet+4 ,v]4 #d4 ,hav+ he>d ( y\r fai?4--,?is la/ ^w might possibly mean fidelity1 ! /ead9ess ( an unwav]+ loyalty4 ,b x is bett] to take x z ! act ( p]sonal tru/4 ,love to all ! sa9ts4--,?is 0 ! di/+ui%+ trait ( all ,*ri/ians--love "o = ano!r 7,john xiii4 #ce74 ,h[ (t5 h we he>d ! irony1 ,h[ ^! ,*ri/ians love "o ano!r6 ,we are n w>rant$ 9 )hold+ love until m5 are p>agons ( spiritual p]fection--all 9 ,*ri/ are sa9ts4 ,v]4 #e4 ,= ! hope4--,?is ^w completes ! triad1 ?\gh ! ord] is *ang$1 & hope "h is ! object--! ?+ hop$ =4 ,laid up = y 9 heav54--,x is ! same ^w 9 ,luke xix4 #bj1 laid up 9 a napk92 9 #b ,tim4 iv4 #h1 h5ce=? !re is laid up2 & 9 ,heb4 ix4 #bg1 x is appo9t$ unto laid up = m5 once to die4 ,! ^w ( ! tru? ( ! gospel4--,n to be int]pret$ into ! truly evangelic ^w4 ,!re is an impos+ s\nd 9 ! phrase meant to agree ) ! ?+ d5ot$4 ,v]4 #f4 ,9 all ! _w4--,a hyp]bolic expression1 by :i* ! apo/le at ! _w's c5tre1 ,rome1 seems to say ! mess5g]s ( ! ,gospel1 g =? to ! utmo/ b\nds ( ! empire4 ,! fai? y h receiv$ is no local cult1 nor is x an ephem]al excitem5t4 ,& br+e? =? fruit4--,! ,r4,v4 adds to be>+ fruit1 & increas+4 ,x is n a ,gospel t is decad5t1 on :i* a few fruits may be f\nd1 b ) too evid5t traces t soon fruitfulness w be pa/4 ,v]4 #g4 ,z ye le>n$ ( ,epaphras4--,%ort = ,epaphroditus1 b n he ( ,phil4 ii4 #be4 ,he is "o ( ! ,colossians2 beyond t & 8 pray]ful zeal = !m we "k no?+ ( ! only "o :om ,/4 ,paul calls a fell[-s]vant4 ,v]4 #i4 ,d n cease to pray = y1 & to desire4--,r4,v4 pray & make reque/4 ,! g5]al notion comes fir/1 !n1 ! p>ticul>s2 s 9 ,m>k xi4 #bd4 ,9 ! ,"l's ,pray] !re are sev]al petitions or reque/s4 ,k4--,"h repres5ts ! advanc$ k ( ! initiat$4 ,spiritual und]/&+ is ! use 9 ! realm ( ?+s spiritual ( ! faculty :i*1 z employ$ 9 physical rese>*1 makes ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! man ( sci5tific me?od & ! empiric4 ,comp>e ! union ( wisdom & spiritual und]/&+ ) our ,"l's words1 ,?\ ha/ hid ^! ?+s f ! wise & prud5t4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,walk wor?y4--,! end ( all k1 ! apo/le w\ld say1 is conduct 7,lightfoot74 ,! previ\s v]se tak5 ) ?is gives ! !ory & practice ( religion4 ,unto all pleas+4--,) ! end ev] be=e y ( be+ approv$ by ,god4 ,= ! same comb9ation1 see #a ,!ss4 iv4 #a4 ,be+ fruitful 4 4 4 & increas+4--,l ! ,gospel itself 7see v]4 #f74 ,v]4 #aa4 ,/r5g!n$ ) all might accord+ to ,8 glori\s p[]4--,lit4 ) all p[] made p[]ful1 etc4 ,! two words repres5t+ might & p[] h become famili> 9 dynamite & ! t]m9ation ( auto-crat2 ! "o indicat+ /or$-up en]gy2 ! o!r victori\s or rul+ =ce4 ,pati5ce & longsuff]+4--! fir/ ^w indicates ! attitude ( an unfa9t+ m9d :5 ?+s g wrong2 ! second ! quiet endurance "u irritation f o!rs1 ! be+ n soon angry4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,made u meet4--,duly qualifi$ u1 gave u compet5ce4 ,j z a man ne$s to be a qualifi$ practition] ( m$ic9e or ! law1 s ^! ,colossians are recognis$ z fit & prop] p]sons = p>ticipation 9 ! k+dom ( light4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,:o ha? deliv]$ u f ! p[] ( d>kness4--,! metaphor comm5c$ 9 ! previ\s v]se is c>ri$ on "h4 ,! settlem5t 9 ! l& fl[+ ) milk & honey is prec$$ by deliv]ance ) a high h& f ! h\se ( bondage--! l& ( ?ick d>kness4 ,& ha? translat$ u4--,! same ^w by :i* ! ,jewi% hi/orian describes ! c>ry+ ov] ( ! ,israelites to ,assyria by ,tigla?-,piles]4 ,! apo/le reg>ds ! deliv]ance1 s f> z ! ,deliv]] is conc]n$1 z a ?+ accompli%$4 ,8 de> ,son4--,! ,a4,v4 m>g9 has become ! ,r4,v4 text1 ,! ,son ( ,8 love4 ,we d n aga9 f9d ?is expression2 b z !re is no d>kness at all 9 ,god1 :o is love1 s ,8 ,son1 into ^: k+dom we come1 reveals ! love ( ! ,fa!r4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,9 :om we h r$emption4--,a release effect$ 9 consid]ation ( a ransom4 ,see on ! v]se ,eph4 i4 #g4 ,! =giv5ess ( our s9s--lit4 ! dismissal ( our s9s4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,:o is ! image ( ! invisible ,god4--,9 #b ,cor4 iv4 #d ,/4 ,paul _h s nam$ ,*ri/4 ,beyond ! v obvi\s notion ( lik5ess1 ! ^w = image involves ! idea ( repres5tation & manife/ation 7,lightfoot74 ,man is said to be ! image ( ,god 7#a ,cor4 xi4 #g71 & to h be5 creat$ 9 ! image ( ,god1 z an image on a co9 may repres5t ,cs>1 ev5 ?\gh unrecognisable almo/4 ,*ri/ is ! v image 7,heb4 i4 #c7 ( ,god1 able to say1 ,he t ha? se5 ,me ha? se5 ! ,fa!r4 ,fir/born ( e creature4--,n t ,he is includ$ z "p ( ! creation1 b t ! relation ( ! :ole creation to ,him is det]m9$ by ! fact t ,he is ! 'fir/born ( all creation' 7,r4,v471 s t )\t ,him creation c\ld n be 7,crem]74 ,! ma9 ideas involv$ 9 ! ^w are 7#a7 priority to all creation2 7#b7 sov]eignty ov] all creation 7,lightfoot74 ,v]4 #af4 ,?rones1 or dom9ions1 or pr9cipalities1 or p[]s4--,t ,paul believ$ 9 a heav5ly hi]>*y c sc>cely be d\bt$2 b ?is lett] %[s t 9 ,coloss x _h become an elaborate sup]/ition4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,& ,he is ! head ( ! body1 ! ,*ur*4--,z ,he held priority ( all creation1 s also ,8 is ! "n above e "n 9 ! new creation4 ,! fir/born f ! dead4--,! c>d9al po9t ( ! apo/le's fai?4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,= x pleas$ ! ,fa!r t 9 ,him %\ld all fulness dwell4--,! great "q on ?is v]se is--see+ t ! ,fa!r has be5 add$--:at is ! nom9ative to ! ^w r5d]$ x pleas$8 ,at lea/ ?ree are possible3 7#a7 ! ,fa!r1 z ,a4,v41 ,r4,v41 & _m comm5tators2 7#b7 all ! fulness1 etc42 & 7#c7 ! ,son 0 pleas$4 ,lightfoot urges t1 z 7#b7 w\ld be an ana*ronism1 & 7#c7 a hopeless confusion ( ! !ology1 ! ,fa!r 0 well pleas$ seems to be ! be/ r5d]+4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,to reconcile all ?+s unto ,himself4--,! ^w reconcile is meant to indicate ! re/oration ( a lo/ fri5d%ip2 & re-e/abli%m5t ( peaceful relations4 ,x is a good specim5 ( ! c>e ) :i* ,/4 ,paul's advanc$ expressions are select$4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,y1 t 7 sometime ali5at$4--,does n mean1 ( c\rse1 occasionally ali5at$1 b z ! ,r4,v4 gives x1 be+ 9 "t pa/ ali5at$--up to ! "t ( ! reconciliation always e/rang$4 ,enemies 9 y\r m9d by wick$ works4--,! mo/ int]e/+ "q "h is :e!r ,god is reconcil$ to ! s9n] or only ! s9n] to ,god4 ,is enemies to mean ho/ile or hateful8 ,lightfoot says1 ,x is ! m9d ( man1 n ! m9d ( ,god1 :i* mu/ und]go a *ange t a reunion may be effect$4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,9 ! body ( ,8 fle% ?r\gh dea?4--,:5 a tea*] has to be explicit x may seem to ^? famili> ) ! subject z if he 7 v]bose or tautological4 ,s "h ! body is no phantasm1 b fle%y & mortal4 ,to pres5t y holy4--,!y 7 pr(ess$ly holy sa9ts 7v]4 #b71 & ! f9al purpose ( _! reconciliation is reproa*less sa9t%ip 7on ?is ^w1 & unblameable1 see ,eph4 i4 #d74 ,unreproveable 9 ,8 sight4--,x is a l(ty em95ce to :i* ! holy apo/le invites u to look 9 ?is ^w4 ,! light 9 :i* we walk--fi]ce inde$ t[>ds s9--reveals no evil1 s t ! mo/ capti\s critic has no objection 7,tit4 ii4 #h74 ,v]4 #bc4 ,gr\nd$ & settl$1 & n mov$ away4--,9 t l& ( volcanic ag5cy ! read]s w\ld p]ceive only too readily ! graphic =ce ( ?is metaphor4 ,:]e /one build+s tumbl$ ov] l a h\se ( c>ds1 ! figure ( a fai?1 pro( aga9/ all %ocks1 0 effective 7see ,heb4 xii4 #bh74 ,e creature "u heav54--,! same rhetorical =m ( expression z 9 v]4 #f1 affirm+ ! univ]sal fitness ( ! ,gospel z well z its wide dissem9ation4 ,:]e( ,i ,paul am made a m9i/]4--,wond] t increases & unceas+ gratitude are 9 ^! words--t ! p]secutor %\ld s]ve ! fai? he once de/roy$4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,fill up t :i* is beh9d 9 ! afflictions ( ,*ri/4--,r4,v41 & fill up on my "p t :i* is lack+4 ,h[ we seem to he> ?r\gh ^! words ! cry ( ! head ( ! ,*ur*1 ,:y p]secute/ ?\ ,me8 ,& n[ ! p]secutor %>es ! pa9 ( ,*ri/ & ^? to :om x is grant$ z a fav\r to suff] = ,8 sake 7,phil4 i4 #bi74 ,v]s4 #be-bg4 ,see notes on ,eph4 iii4 #g ff4 ,v]4 #bh4 ,:om we prea*4--,:at a glori\s compreh5siv5ess !re is 9 prea*+ ,him 9 :om dwelle? all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead6 ,"h is no?+ n>r[4 ,w>n+ e man4--,r4,v4 admoni%+4 ,x is a direction ( ! reflective faculty--a repro( adm9i/]$ ) int5t to am5d ! conduct4 ,x corresponds to ,rep5t ye6 ,& tea*+ e man4--,! positive side ( :i* ! w>n+ is ! negative4 ,x is n en\gh to tell a man he is wrong--! "r mu/ be indicat$2 s ! h]alds ( ! ,gospel foll[$ up ,rep5t ye ) ,believe ! ,gospel4 ,note ! repeat$ e man4 ,exclusiv5ess :i* %uts ! door 9 ! face ( any weak bro!r = :om ,*ri/ di$ is utt]ly /range to ! tea*+ ( ,/4 ,paul4 ,t we may pres5t e man p]fect 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4--,/4 ,paul1 & e true successor1 lab\rs = ?is end2 &1 z v]4 #bb %[s1 9 s do+ all are work]s toge!r ) ,god4 ,we h ! idea ( pres5tation else:]e 9 ,/4 ,paul1 z :]e he speaks ( pres5t+ 8 conv]ts z a *a/e virg9 to ,*ri/4 ,! risk ( (f]+ a ta9t$ animal = sacrifice is z no?+ 9 comp>ison ( (f]+ a hypocrite z a trophy ( ! ,gospel4 ,v]4 #bi4 ,i also lab\r4--,! ^w implies /r5u\s ef=t4 ,! rac] :o takes c>e to slack 8 spe$ :5ev] he is 9 dang] ( break+ into a p]spiration w n w9 ! prize 7,macl>574 ,/riv+4--,lit4 agonis+1 z 9 ,luke xiii4 #bd4 ,l a /ripp$ gymna/1 e encumbrance ca/ (f4 ,! same ^w 9 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ab4 ,fight ! good fight4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #a4 ,apo/olic ,salutation4 ,9 ?is v]se we h a description ( ! (fice & "* ( ! p]sons f :om ! salutation emanates4 ,i4 ,an exalt$ & important (fice4--,paul1 an apo/le ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,an apo/le is "o s5t4 ,paul 0 commission$ to decl>e ! gr&e/ tru?s--tru?s de/9$ to illum9e & upraise mank9d4 ,8 sph]e 0 ! _w1 8 audi5ce ! g5]ations ( e age4 ,! "w ( ! apo/le lives to-day--its vig\r is p]5nial4 ,8 0 no empty1 unmean+ title4 ,x involv$ incr$ible ?\ght1 ov]burd5+ c>e1 incessant toil1 unp>allel$ suff]+4 ,x 0 an (fice creat$ by ! circum/ances ( ! "t4 ,t p]iod 0 ! beg9n+ ( a gigantic campaign aga9/ ! consolidat$ errors & s9s ( ages4 ,an ord9>y (fic] c keep & gov]n a g>rison2 b x requires a gift$ g5]al to m>%al & direct ! militant ho/ 9 ! d>+ manuvres ( w>4 ,9 ! ,div9e gov]nm5t ( ! _w ! occasion calls =? ! man4 ,,ii4 ,! au?ority t designates & qualifies4--,by ! w ( ,god4 ,! w ( ,god is ! great orig9at+ & dynamic moral =ce ( ! univ]se4 ,t w rais$ ,paul to ! apo/le%ip1 & inve/$ him ) all ess5tial qualifications4 ,! miracul\s incid5ts ( ! j\rney to ,damascus 7,acts ix47 =m$ a crisis 9 8 c>e]4 ,! />tl+ discov]y z to ! "* ( ! ,be+ he _h madly oppos$ evok$ ! utt]ance ( a *ang$ & will+ he>t3 ,"l1 :at wilt ,?\ h me to d8 ,t 0 ! sublime mom5t ( 8 s5d+4 ,9 und]tak+ ! highe/ "w = ,god1 x is n en\gh t we possess le>n+1 gifts1 piety1 unless ) all !re be a consci\sly ,div9e commission4 ,!re are crises :5 we c ga9 fre% inspiration = ! exig5cies ( ! "w only by fall+ back on ! cle>e/ call & appo9tm5t ( ! ,div9e w4 ,,iii4 ,a famili> ,*ri/ian relation%ip4--,timo!us1 our bro!r4 ,paul 0 ! means ( ,timo?y's conv]sion2 & 9 ano!r place he calls him 8 own son 9 ! fai?4 ,"h he recognises him on ! m equal foot+ ( a bro!r4 ,*ri/ianity is a bro!rhood4 ,n a l[1 debas+ communism t drags d[n all to its own common level1 b a holy conf$]acy 9 :i* m5 ( all ranks1 ages1 & tal5ts unite4 ,! equality ( ,*ri/ian bro!rhood is bas$ on a moral & spiritual f\ndation4 ,! m9i/] ^: reputation is won1 & position assur$ loses no?+ by hon\r+ 8 y\ng] bre?r54 ,,iv4 ,union ( sympa?y & desire4--,paul 4 4 4 & ,timo?y4 ,! greate/ intimacy exi/$ betwe5 ! two1 not)/&+ ! disp>ity 9 rank & abilities4 ,!re 7 qualities 9 ,timo?y t elicit$ ! admiration & love ( ! great apo/le4 ,!y 7 con/ant companions 9 travel2 & ,timo?y 0 (t5 a s\rce ( com=t to ,paul 9 captivity4 ,!y _h a common sympa?y 9 ! propagation ( ! ,gospel1 & ) ! *ang+ =tunes ( ! newly f\nd$ ,*ur*es & jo9$ 9 pray] = _! welf>e4 ,! union ( ,timo?y ) himself also /r5g!n$ ! te/imony ( ! apo/le reg>d+ ! sup]natural "* ( ! tru?s decl>$4 ,lessons4--,*ri/ian salutation--#a4 ,takes its value f ! "* ( ! s5d]4 #b4 ,%\ld be p]vad$ ) g5u9e sympa?y4 #c4 ,implies a mutual int]e/ 9 ! success ( ,*ri/ian "w4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #b4 ,apo/olic ,e/imate ( ,*ri/ian ,"*4 ,i4 ,sugge/ive phases ( ,*ri/ian "*4--,sa9ts & fai?ful bre?r5 9 ,*ri/ :i* are at ,coloss4 #a4 ,sa9ts4--,?is implies union ) ,god & a p]sonal p>ticipation 9 ,8 righte\sness4 ,?is is ! root ( ! sa9tly life4 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ is ! po9t & means ( junction4 ,canonisation _c make a sa9t4 ,mu/ be sa9tly exp]i5ce to produce sa9tly conduct4 ,a holy reputation excites to action consi/5t ) itself4 ,nehemiah refus$ to hide f ?reat5$ assass9ation z an act b5ea? 8 well-kn[n "* = high integrity & brav]y 7,neh4 vi4 #aa74 #b4 ,fai?ful bre?r5 :i* are at ,coloss4--,implies union ) ea* o!r4 ,!y embrac$ a common fai? & held /eadfa/ly toge!r amid ! agitations ( false tea*]s & ! defections ( ! wav]+4 ,*ri/ianity bl5ds ! /range/ elem5ts4 ,x is a foe to all national enmities & prejudices4 ,paul1 a ,jew1 ,timo?y1 a ,grecian1 & ! ,colossians1 a mixture ( sev]al races1 are "h unit$ 9 a holy & fai?ful bro!rhood4 ,"h ! ,g5tile met ! ,jew :om he _h be5 accu/om$ to reg>d z an enemy ( ! human race2 ! ,romans met ! ly+ ,greek sophi/1 ! ,syrian slave1 ! gladiator born beside ! ,danube4 ,9 bro!rhood !y met1 ! natural bir? & k9dr$ ( ea* =gott51 ! baptism alone rememb]$ 9 :i* !y _h be5 born aga9 to ,god & to ea* o!r 7,ecce ,homo74 #c4 ,! sublime orig9 ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4--,9 ,*ri/4 ,"* is ! developm5t & cry/allisation ( a life4 ,! "* ( ! blossom & fruit is decid$ by ! vital en]gy 9 ! tree4 ,*ri/ is ! unfa?omable f\nt ( all spiritual life2 ! ideal patt]n & =mative =ce ( a p]fect "*4 ,he is ! c5tre & bond ( all true bro!rhood4 ,,ii4 ,! salutation supplicates ! be/[m5t ( highe/ ,div9e bless+s4--#a4 ,grace4 ,a t]m ( va/ significance1 inclusive ( all ! bless+s t c fl[ f ! sup]abundant & free fav\r ( ,god4 ,grace is ! s\rce ( all temporal good--life1 heal?1 pres]vation1 success1 felicity2 & ( all spiritual b5efactions--p>don1 s\l-re/1 guidance1 /r5g?1 deliv]ance1 purity1 f9al triumph4 ,! g5]osity ( ,god is illimitable4 #b4 ,peace4--,grace expresses ! _s & fulness 9 :i* ,div9e manife/ations come to u2 peace ! result !y accompli% 9 u4 ,peace ) ,god4 ,s9 has ?r[n human nature into a /ate ( discord & enmity4 ,! reception ( grace mu/ ev] prec$e ! enjoym5t ( peace4 ,! univ]sal mi/ake is1 9 fir/ seek+1 ?r\gh _m av5ues1 ! happ9ess :i* peace ) ,god alone c br+1 in/ead ( accept+ humbly1 p5it5tly1 believ+ly1 ! grace ( ,god 9 ,*ri/4 ,peace ) ea* o!r--peace 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,h[ great a bless+ is ?is6 ,"o turbul5t _s c ruffle ! tranquillity ( ?\s&s4 #c4 ,! s\rce ( ! bless+s desir$4--,f ,god our ,fa!r & ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! ,fa!r's love & ! ,son's "w are ! sole s\rce & cause ( e bless+ to humanity1 :ile ! ,holy ,_s is ! ag5t ( _! communication4 ,! ,tr9ity is ev] h>moni\s 9 acts ( b5efic5ce2 ! ,div9e f\nta9 is inexhau/ible4 ,le>n4--#a4 ,! broad1 deep *>ity ( ! apo/olic _s4 #b4 ,! scope & temp] ( ! pray]s we %\ld (f] = ! race4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #c-e4 ,! ,causes ( ,m9i/]ial ,?anksgiv+4 ,x is cu/om>y ) ! apo/le to beg9 8 epi/les ) ! ard5t expression ( ?anksgiv+4 ,?is %[$ ! dev\t habit ( 8 m9d1 8 con/ant & emphatic recognition ( ! gr& s\rce ( good1 & 8 deep int]e/ 9 ! spiritual condition ( ^? to :om he wrote4 ,i4 ,?anksgiv+ an ess5tial elem5t 9 pray]4--,we give ?anks1 4 4 4 pray+ always = y 7v]4 #c74 ,! p>ticiple m>ks ! ?anksgiv+ z "p ( ! pray]1 & ! adv]b makes x prom95t1 indicat+ t :5 !y pray$ = !m !y always gave ?anks4 ,!re is no true pray] )\t ?anksgiv+4 ,gratitude int5sifies ! s\l's s5se ( dep5d5ce on ,god & prompts ! cry = ! ne$$ help2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 e>ne/ pray] naturally glides into f]v5t ?ankfulness4 ,z "o s9 is int]l9k$ ) & produc$ by ano!r1 s ! use ( "o grace begets ano!r4 ,! m temporal ?+s are us$1 ! m !y we> & wa/e2 b spiritual ?+s are /r5g!n$ & increas$ ) ex]cise4 ,e spiritual grace has 9 x ! se$ ( an endless reproductiv5ess4 ,und]ly+ e ?anksgiv+ = o!rs is a _s ( t5d]1 dis9t]e/$ love4 ,mov$ by ?is passion1 ! apo/le1 f ! mid/ ( imprisonm5t & sorr[1 c\ld so> on ! w+s ( gratitude & pray] to heav54 ,?anksgiv+ w be ! bliss ( et]nity4 ,,ii4 ,! ,be+ to :om all ?anksgiv+ is due4--,to ,god1 ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #c74 ,god is ! ,fa!r ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 n only z ,god1 by an et]nal g5]ation & communication ( ,8 :ole ess5ce unto ,him 9 a me?od to u my/]i\s & ineffable1 b also z man by virtue ( ! p]sonal union ( ! two natures 9 ,*ri/1 & 9 a special s5se exce$+ e o!r way 9 :i* ,he is ,fa!r to man or angels4 ,?us1 ,god & ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus are "o2 ! p>ticle & be+ exegetic ( ! same ?+1 n copulative ( some?+ diff]5t4 ,all our bless+s h _! s\rce 9 ! bosom ( ! ,div9e ,fa!r4 ,*ri/ is ! only reveal] ( ! ,fa!r1 & ! active ag5t 9 be/[+ ! pat]nal b5efits on humanity4 ,! pat]nal aspect ( ! ,div9e "* z unfold$ by ,jesus ,*ri/ is mo/ fasc9at+ & assur+2 & ! lov+ he>t delights to trace its bless+s up to ! ,p>5t ( all good & to r5d] ,him dev\t & grateful praise4 ,,iii4 ,?is ?anksgiv+ 0 gr\nd$ on ! reputation ( _! fai? 9 ! ,au?or ( ,*ri/ianity4--,s9ce we he>d ( y\r fai? 9 ,*ri/ 7v]4 #d74 #a4 ,*ri/ is ! object & f\ndation ( all true fai?4--,he is s z ! ,div9ely consecrat$ ,deliv]] ( ! race4 ,! gr&eur ( ,8 r$eem+ "w & ! dignity & glory ( ,8 "* are sugge/$ by ! titles "h giv5 to ,him4 ,man mu/ believe 9 ,*ri/1 n z an ab/ract tru?1 n z a poetic conception1 n z a dim imp]sonal =ce act+ 9 ! sph]e ( ideality1 b z a ,div9e-human p]son--! ano9t$ ,savi\r4 #b4 ,true fai? is ! root pr9ciple ( ! ,*ri/ian life4--,)\t x nei!r love nor hope c\ld exi/4 ,all ! graces t /r5g!n & beautify ! ,*ri/ian "* mu/ gr[ out ( fai?4 #c4 ,true fai? is ev] manife/4--,s9ce we he>d4 ,x is se5 9 ! *ang$ disposition & conduct ( ! individual believ]4 ,x is m>k$ by ! anxi\s ,*ri/ian work] & becomes kn[n to a wide circle ( bo? fri5ds & foes4 ,epaphras rejoic$ to be> tid+s ( ! fact2 & ! s\l ( ! apo/le1 s9ce he he>d1 gl[$ ) grateful praise4 ,happy ! p ^: highe/ reputation is _! fai? 9 ,jesus6 ,,iv4 ,?is ?anksgiv+ 0 gr\nd$ on _! possession ( an expansive ,*ri/ian love4--,& ( ! love :i* ye h to all ! sa9ts 7v]4 #d74 ,love to ,*ri/ is necess>ily involv$1 = love to ! sa9ts is really a g5]\s1 unselfi% affection = ,*ri/'s image 9 !m4 ,love is all-embrac+4 ,peculi>ities1 defects1 diff]5ces ( op9ion1 di/ance1 are no b>ri]s to its p5etrat+ ard\r4 ,x is ! unansw]able evid5ce ( moral trans=mation 7#a ,john iii4 #ad74 ,x is ! gr&e/ triumph ov] ! natural enmity ( ! human he>t4 ,x is ! indissoluble bond ( *oice/ fell[%ip4 ,:ile we walk ) ,god 9 light1 ,god our he>ts do? /ill unite2 ,de>e/ fell[%ip we prove1 ,fell[%ip 9 ,jesu's love4 ,v4 ,?is ?anksgiv+ 0 fur!r gr\nd$ on _! enjoym5t ( a well-su/a9$ hope4--,! grace ( hope naturally spr+s out ( & is prop]ly associat$ ) ! prec$+ two4 ,n "o memb] ( ! holy triad c be divorc$ f ! o!r )\t irrep>able damage2 )\t1 9 fact1 ! loss ( t :i* is ! resultant ( ! ?ree--viz4 active religi\s life4 ,fai? re/s on ! pa/2 love works 9 ! pres5t2 hope looks to ! future4 ,!y may be reg>d$ z ! effici5t1 mat]ial1 & f9al causes respectively ( ! spiritual life 7,lightfoot74 #a4 ,! "* ( ?is hope4--,! hope :i* is laid up = y 9 heav5 7v]4 #e74 ,x is ! prospect ( future heav5ly felicity4 ,hope is put = ! object hop$ =--! hope ( possess+ a spiritual inh]itance ^: weal? nev] dim9i%es1 ^: spl5d\rs nev] fade2 ! hope ( see+ ,*ri/ 9 all ,8 regal glory2 ( be+ l ,him2 ( dwell+ ) ,him = ev]4 ,a prospect l ?is lifts ! s\l above ! meannesses1 disappo9tm5ts1 & suff]+s ( ! pres5t limit$ life4 #b4 ,! security ( ?is hope4--,laid up4 ,?is priceless inh]itance is safely deposit$ z a preci\s jewel 9 ,god's secret c(f]4 ,!re no pilf]+ h&s c t\* x1 no brea? c t>ni%1 no ru/ corrode1 no mo? corrupt4 ,e>?ly treasures vani%1 & sometimes1 to ,god's p1 no?+ b ! treasure ( hope rema9s4 ,! sa9t's endur+ ri*es are 9 ! future1 lock$ up 9 ! heav5ly casket4 ,:]e ! treasure is !re ! he>t %\ld ev] be4 #c4 ,! s\rce & f\ndation ( ?is hope4--,:]e( ye he>d be=e 9 ! ^w ( ! tru? ( ! gospel 7v]4 #e74 ,! ,gospel is bas$ on un*angeable tru? & is !re=e wor?y ( univ]sal cr$5ce4 ,x alone unfolds ! my/]ies & glories ( ! future4 ,! hope ( heav5 re/s1 n on ! discov]ies ( human philosophy1 b on ! revelations ( ! true ,gospel4 ,9 va9 d m5 seek x else:]e4 ,by ! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel ?is hope is made kn[n to man4 ,h[ dismal ! outlook :]e hope is unkn[n6 ,lessons4--#a4 ,we %\ld ?ank ,god = o!rs m on acc\nt ( _! spiritual ?an temporal welf>e4 #b4 ,le>n :at are ! ess5tial elem5ts ( ! ,*ri/ian "*--fai?1 love1 hope4 #c4 ,! proclamation ( ! ,gospel %\ld be welcom$1 & its message pond]$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #c-e4 ,good ,news & its ,good ,effects4 ,i4 ,! good news1 :at x 04--,t c]ta9 at ,coloss _h n only ! ,gospel1 b _h kn[n ! grace ( ,god 9 tru?1 & 7 n[ jo9$ to ,*ri/ by fai? & to ,8 p by love4 ,,ii4 ,:at 7 ! results4--#a4 ,abundant ?anksgiv+ to ! ,god ( r$emption4 #b4 ,con/ant pray]4 #c4 ,?is epi/le4 ,,iii4 ,application4--#a4 ,x is well t m9i/]s %\ld be in=m$ ( ! success ( ! ,gospel1 bo? = _! own enc\ragem5t & to secure _! sympa?y1 pray]s1 & c\nsel = ! "y conv]ts4 #b4 ,e/abli%$ ,*ri/ians & especially m9i/]s %\ld assure "y conv]ts ( ! gratitude1 joy1 & sympa?y !y feel & ! pray]s !y pres5t on _! behalf4 #c4 ,if our he>ts are "r1 we %all rejoice at ! success ( ! ,gospel4--,prea*]'s ,magaz9e4 ,v]4 #e4 ,hope a ,/imulus to ,*ri/ian ,p]sev]ance-- ,i4 ,9 ga9+ ! heav5ly rew>d4 ,,ii4 ,because ! heav5ly rew>d is secure4--,laid up = y4 ,,iii4 ,is bas$ on tru? already kn[n4--,:]e( ye he>d be=e 9 ! ^w ( ! tru? ( ! ,gospel4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #f-h4 ,! ,true ,gospel univ]sally ! ,same4 ,:]ev] ! ,gospel comes x c>ries ) x ! ineffaceable impress ( its ,div9e orig91 & ( its univ]sal adaptability to ! condition ( humanity4 ,!re are c]ta9 tru?s t are self-evid5t to ! und]/&+ & are n susceptible ( pro(4 ,!y are axiomatic & mu/ be admitt$ z su* be=e any satisfactory sy/em c be con/ruct$ ^u !m4 ,( ?is "* are ! fundam5tal tru?s ( ! ,gospel4 ,_! au?ority is supreme1 & _! evid5tial =ce irresi/ible4 ,b a tru? may be univ]sally self-evid5t1 & n be univ]sally adopt$4 ,x is at ?is po9t ! guilt ( ! unbeliev] is incurr$4 ,! ,gospel comes to mank9d ) ev]-accumulat+ evid5ces ( its ,div9e tru?fulness2 b m5 resi/ x4 ,?is is ! condemnation4 ,he t believe? on ! ,son is n condemn$2 b he t believe? n is condemn$ already 7,john iii4 #ah74 ,! false tea*]s1 aga9/ :om ! apo/le w>ns ! ,colossians1 s\ght to spoil ! ,gospel by ! int]mixture ( ideas f ,jew & ,g5tile4 ,i4 ,! true ,gospel is univ]sally ! same 9 its adaptation & ent]prise4--,:i* is come unto y1 z x is 9 all ! _w 7v]4 #f74 ,! ,gospel1 ?\gh fir/ proclaim$ to ! ,jews1 0 n conf9$ to !m4 ,x rea*$1 p5etrat$1 & *ang$ ! ,colossians4 ,9 !m all races 7 repres5t$4 ,_! conv]sion 0 typical ( ! possibilities ( ! ,gospel = all4 ,! _w's greate/ bless+s are n indig5\s1 are n ev5 s\ght2 !y are s5t f above4 ,!re is n a human be+ ! ,gospel _c b5efit2 x adapts itself to ! wants ( all4 ,! ,gospel />t$ f ,judea ) a _w-wide mission & 0 eag] to fulfil x4 ,its ent]prise 0 irresi/ible4 ,x soon spread ?r\gh\t ,asia1 ,europe1 & ,africa--! regions embrac+ ! ,roman empire1 :i* 0 !n virtually ! :ole _w4 ,its m>vell\s propagation prov$ its univ]sal adaptability4 ,! celebrat$ sy/ems ( philosophy among ! ,grecians liv$ only 9 ! soil t produc$ !m4 ,h]esies are at be/ e?nic2 tru? is ess5tially ca?olic4 ,9 less ?an a qu>t] ( a c5tury ,*ri/ianity 0 diffus$ ?r\gh ! entire _w4 ,! success ( ,mahometanism 0 ( a diff]5t "* & effect$ by diff]5t means4 ,x dep5d$ m on ! scimit> ?an ! ,koran4 ,alex&]1 ,seso/ris1 & o!rs a*iev$ simil> conque/s1 & z rapidly1 by ! =ce ( arms4 ,! victories ( ! ,gospel 7 won by moral weapons4 ,x is ! greate/ privilege ( any nation to possess ! ,gospel1 & its mo/ solemn duty to make x kn[n to ! _w4 ,,ii4 ,! true ,gospel is univ]sally ! same 9 its results4--,br+e? =? fruit1 & increase? 7z ! mo/ valuable ,,mss4 read7 z x do? also 9 y 7v]4 #f74 ,! effects produc$ on ! ,colossians by _! reception ( ! ,gospel 7 a sample ( ! results 9 o!r p>ts ( ! _w4 ,! fruit-be>+ d5otes its inw>d & subjective influ5ce on ! s\l & life2 ! increas+ ref]s to its outw>d & diffusive influ5ce z x makes progress 9 ! _w4 ,! metaphor us$ by ! apo/le sugge/s t ! ,gospel1 z a tree1 n only be>s fruit1 b gr[s1 s5d+ =? its roots m firmly & widely1 & ext5d+ its bran*es 9 ! air4 ,?us1 x be>s fruit & makes advancem5t 7,sp5ce74 ,!re are "s plants :i* exhau/ !mselves 9 be>+ fruit & !n )]4 ,! ,gospel is a plant ^: se$ is 9 itself1 & its ext]nal gr[? keeps pace ) its reproductive en]gy4 ,we _c monopolise ! b5efits ( ! ,gospel to ourselves2 x is int5d$ = ! _w1 & :]ev] x comes x br+s =? fruit4 ,x is int5sely practical1 & aims at results1 correspond+ ) its "*1 purpose1 & p[]4 ,,iii4 ,! true ,gospel is univ]sally ! same 9 ! mann] ( its reception4--,s9ce ! day ye he>d ( x1 & knew ! grace ( ,god 9 tru? 7v]4 #f74 ,fai? come? by he>+1 & he>+ by ! ,^w ( ,god4 ,! mode ( receiv+ ! ,gospel is ! same to all4 ,x is appreh5d$ by ! und]/&+1 approv$ by ! judgm5t1 & embrac$ by ! affections4 ,x is n en\gh t x falls on ! e> l ! /ra9 ( a s]aphic melody1 n en\gh t x ent]s ! und]/&+ z a cle>ly conceiv$1 full-orb$ tru?1 n en\gh t x ripples ?r\gh ! sph]e ( ! emotions z an unspeakable ec/asy1 unless1 aid$ by ! ,div9e ,_s1 x be cordially embrac$ by ! he>t & consci5ce z ! :ole tru?--! only tru? t saves & reg5]ates4 ,x is 9 ! ,gospel only t we he> ( ! grace ( ,god--! good news t ,he has provid$ r$emption & re/oration = ! race4 ,nature1 ) all h] revelations ( beauty1 wisdom1 & p[]1 is dumb on ?is subject4 ,provid5ce1 ) its va/ rep]tory ( m+l$ my/]y & b\nty1 unfolds x n4 ,x is only by believ+ ! ,gospel t1 l ! ,colossians1 we c "k ! grace ( ,god 9 tru?4 ,,iv4 ,! true ,gospel is univ]sally ! same 9 ! me?od ( its propagation4--#a4 ,x is propagat$ by prea*+4 ,z ye also le>n$ 7v]4 #g7--m correctly1 ,ev5 z ye 7 in/ruct$ 9 ! tru? m5tion$ 9 ! prec$+ v]se4 ,x is believ$ ,epaphras fir/ prea*$ ! ,gospel at ,coloss1 &1 "u ! direction ( ,paul1 he 0 probably also evangeli/ to ! neighb\r+ cities ( ,hi]apolis & ,laodicea4 ,prea*+ is ! ,div9ely in/itut$ means ( dissem9at+ ! ,gospel4 ,x _c be sup]s$$ by any o!r ag5cy4 ,its success has be5 m>vell\s4 #b4 ,x is propagat$ by m5 ?or\ghly qualifi$ = ! "w4--7#a7 ,! apo/le recognis$ ,epaphras z a co-lab\r] ) himself4 ,our de> fell[-s]vant 7v]4 #g74 ,! prea*] mu/ lab\r z belong+ to ,*ri/1 z entirely dep5d5t on ,him1 & z deeply atta*$ to ,him4 ,he is n a s]vant ( ! ,*ur*2 he is a s]vant = ! ,*ur*1 9 doctr9e1 supplication to ,god1 & v>i$ endeav\rs among m54 ,) all frankness1 affection1 & mode/y1 ! great apo/le ackn[l$ges ,epaphras z a de> fell[-lab\r]4 ,envy & jeal\sy ( ! gifts & reputation ( o!rs are p]nici\s & unju/ifiable4 7#b7 ,! apo/le recognis$ ,epaphras z a fai?ful m9i/] ( ,*ri/4 ,x 0 a great hon\r to be a fell[-s]vant ) ,paul1 b great] /ill to be a m9i/] ( ,*ri/1 ! ,"l ( glory1 ! ,head ( ! ,*ur*1 ! ,mon>* ( m5 & angels2 commission$ by ,him to proclaim ! mo/ vital tru?s & promote ! be/ int]e/s ( ! p4 ,moreov]1 he is call$ a fai?ful m9i/]2 ! appellation ( m9i/] he _h 9 common ) _m o!rs2 ! praise ( fai?fulness is conf9$ to few4 ,! great secret lies 9 ^! ?ree ?+s--,*ri/1 immortal s\ls1 self-humiliation 7,bi%op ,wilson74 7#c7 ,! apo/le recognis$ ,epaphras z a man ( deep spiritual insight4 ,:o also decl>$ unto u y\r love 9 ! ,_s 7v]4 #h74 ,love is ! lead+ *>act]i/ic ( ! ,gospel4 ,x is ann\nc$ z a message ( ,god's love to man1 & its object is to produce love 9 e believ+ he>t4 ,epaphras appreh5d$ ?is prom95t feature 9 ! message itself1 disc]n$ its orig9 9 ! "w ( ! ,_s1 & rejoic$ 9 decl>+ its ex]cise t[>ds ! apo/le1 t[>ds ,god1 & t[>ds all m54 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! univ]sality ( ! ,gospel a /rong evid5ce ( its ,div9e au?or%ip4 #b4 ,?\gh all ! _w 7 to reject ! ,gospel x w\ld /ill be true4 #c4 ,to :omsoev] ! ,gospel comes ! imp]ative duty is to believe x4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #f4 ,! ,gospel manife/s ,itself4 ,i4 ,x spreads its good news 9 all possible places4--,:i* is come unto y1 z x is 9 all ! _w4 ,,ii4 ,produces unmi/akable spiritual results4--,& br+e? =? fruit1 z x do? also 9 y4 ,,iii4 ,is a revelation ( ,div9e grace4--,! grace ( ,god 9 tru?4 ,,iv4 ,to be an evid5t bless+ x mu/ be he>d & ?or\ghly believ$ z ! only tru?4--,s9ce ! day ye he>d ( & knew4 ,v]s4 #g1 #h4 ,a ,successful ,prea*]-- ,i4 ,is affectionately recognis$ z a fai?ful m9i/] ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #g74 ,,ii4 ,attributes 8 success to ! "w ( ! ,_s 7v]4 #h74 ,,iii4 ,reg>ds ! ex]cise ( love 9 8 he>]s z a prom95t feature ( success 7v]4 #h74 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #i-aa4 ,a ,compreh5sive ,apo/olic ,pray]4 ,i4 ,x 0 a pray] expressive ( deep spiritual int]e/4--#a4 ,x 0 sugge/$ by ! report ( _! active ,*ri/ian virtues4 ,= ?is cause we also1 s9ce ! day we he>d x1 d n cease to pray 7v]4 #i74 ,!y _h believ$ 9 ,*ri/1 !y _h %[n a g5u9e love to ! bre?r51 !y hop$ = ! glory ( ! future1 !y br\ght =? ! fruits ( ! ,_s4 ,all ?is excites ! grateful he>t ( ! apo/le to pray t !y may enjoy yet high] spiritual bless+s1 may increase 9 k & wisdom1 & rise to ! highe/ /&>d ( moral p]fection4 ,we be/ %[ our love to o!rs by pray+ = !m4 ,pray] is always ne$$1 s9ce ! mo/ excell5t ,*ri/ian graces are imp]fect1 liable to decay1 & may be abus$4 #b4 ,x 0 con/ant & f]v5t4--,d n cease to pray = y & to desire 7v]4 #i74 ,! apo/le _h unb\nd$ fai? 9 ! efficacy ( pray]4 ,_m 9 ^! days limit ! advantage ( pray] to its reflex influ5ce on ! individual :o prays--exp&+ ! ?\ghts1 spiritualis+ ! m9d1 & sanctify+ ! he>t2 & ma9ta9 t x is p[]less to affect ,god1 ^: purposes mu/ advance by ! irresi/ible op]ation ( un*ang+ law1 irrespective ( human supplication4 ,above ?is p>tial philosophy ( ! mod]n sci5ti/ we h ! au?ority & practice ( an inspir$ apo/le4 ,if ,god did n he> & answ] pray]--answ] x1 n 9 violation (1 b 9 h>mony )1 ! highe/ law--!n ! frequ5t int]cessions ( ! apo/le are r$uc$ to a solemn mock]y1 are unju/ifiable & inexplicable4 ,! apo/le pray$ ) ! utmo/ assiduity--night & day1 z opportunity p]mitt$--& ) ! utmo/ ard5cy1 desir+ t ! bless+s s\ght might be lib]ally & at once be/[$4 ,z ,augu/9e puts x1 our desires be+ pray]s1 ^! are cont9ual :5 our desires are cont9ual4 ,,ii4 ,x 0 a pray] = ample/ k4--#a4 ,! ma9 subject ( ! k desir$4 ,! k ( ,8 w 7v]4 #i74 ,man ?ir/s = k4 ,he is eag] to become acqua9t$ ) himself & ! wond]s ar\nd him4 ,9 8 unwe>i$ se>* aft] k he has conqu]$ colossal difficulties2 has p5etrat$ ! />ry spaces ) ! telescope2 reveal$ ! smalle/ visual atom ) ! microscope2 &1 ) ! deep-sea dr$ge1 has made u famili> ) ! long-hidd5 treasures ( ! ocean4 ,b ! highe/ k is ! k ( ,god--n simply ( ,8 nature1 maje/y1 p]fections1 works1 b ! k ( ,8 w4 ,s f> z we are conc]n$1 t w compreh5ds all t ,god wi%es u to be1 believe1 & d4 ,we mu/ "k ,8 w 9 ord] to salvation1 & z ! supreme rule & guide ( e action4 ,man may be ignorant ( _m ?+s2 b he _c be ignorant ( ,god's w & be sav$4 ,! k ( t w is ! fir/ great urg5t duty ( life4 #b4 ,! measure 9 :i* ! k may be possess$4--,fill$ ) k4 ,! ^w k is full & emphatic1 indicat+ a liv+1 compreh5sive1 complete k ( ! ,div9e w4 ,!y already possess$ "s k ( t w2 & ! apo/le prays t x may be deep]1 cle>]1 & increas+ly pot5t )9 !m1 t !y may be fill$4 ,! s\l is n only to possess ?is k1 b x is to possess ! s\l--in=m+1 animat+1 & impell+ x onw>ds to high] atta9m5ts 9 ! ?+s ( ,god4 ,k is a p[] = good only z x acqua9ts ) ! ,div9e w1 & z x p]vades & actuates ! :ole spiritual be+4 ,we may seek great ?+s f ,god4 ,he gives l>gely1 accord+ to ,8 inf9ite b\nty4 ,!re is no limit to our increase 9 ,div9e k b our own capacity1 dilig5ce1 & fai?4 #c4 ,! practical =m 9 :i* ! k %\ld be ex]cis$4--,9 all wisdom & spiritual und]/&+ 7v]4 #i74 ,! ^w spiritual applies to bo? wisdom & und]/&+4 ,! false tea*]s (f]$ a wisdom :i* !y highly extoll$1 b x _h only a %[ ( wisdom2 x 0 an empty c\nt]feit1 call+ itself philosophy2 ! (fspr+ ( vanity1 nurtur$ by ! fle%2 x 0 unspiritual4 ,! true ,gospel is spiritual 9 its orig91 *>act]i/ics1 & effects4 ,! wisdom & und]/&+ x imp>ts are ! "w ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,)\t ,8 pres5ce & op]ation 9 ! s\l bo? ! k ( ! ,div9e w & advancem5t 9 x w\ld be impossible4 ,! two t]ms are simil> 9 mean+1 b !re is a di/9ction4 ,wisdom ref]s to ! ,god-giv5 organ by :i* tru? is select$ & /or$ up2 und]/&+ to ! faculty by :i* tru? is practically & prud5tly us$2 ! "o is compreh5sive & accumulative1 ! o!r discrim9ative & practical4 ,true spiritual insight is ! "w ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,no am\nt ( m5tal or moral culture1 ( human wisdom & sagacity1 c supply x4 ,?is 0 ! p[] lack$ by ! ,galatians :5 !y 7 s soon s$uc$ f ! ,gospel2 & to prev5t a simil> result among ! ,colossians ! apo/le prays !y may be fill$ ) ! k ( ,god's w 9 all spiritual wisdom & und]/&+1 t !y may disc]n betwe5 ! false & ! true1 ! c>nal & spiritual1 ! human & ! ,div9e4 ,,iii4 ,x 0 a pray] = ! l(tie/ ,*ri/ian c>e]4--#a4 ,! /&>d ( ,*ri/ian conduct4 ,t ye might walk wor?y ( ! ,"l 7v]4 #aj74 ,life is a j\rney2 dea? is ! common goal & re/+-place :]e all meet4 ,our conduct is ! pa?way on :i* we travel4 ,! walk !re=e describes ! g5]al c\rse ( life1 ! actions1 habits1 & deportm5t ( ! man 9 8 relations to ,god & to ! race4 ,?is walk is to be wor?y ( ! ,"l--wor?y ( ,8 holy & dignifi$ "*2 wor?y ( ,8 law1 ( ,8 k+dom1 ( ,8 glory1 ( ! high de/9y ,he has design$ = u4 ,:5 a c]ta9 pr9ce1 on be+ captur$1 0 ask$ h[ he %\ld be treat$1 8 prompt reply 01 ,z a k+4 ,we %\ld ev] rememb] ! high vocation :]e) we are call$1 & ! exalt$ patt]n aft] :i* our behavi\r %\ld be modell$ 7,eph4 iv4 #a2 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #ab74 ,our life is to be wor?y ( ! ,"l--9 its _s1 motive1 active outgo+1 developm5t1 scope1 & aim4 ,= ?is purpose1 we are fill$ ) ! k ( ,8 w4 ,! end ( k is practice2 its value consi/s 9 :at x enables u to d4 ,he is n an ar*itect :o simply !orises ab\t build+s1 b he :o has ! art to erect !m4 ,to speak eloqu5tly ( w> does n con/itute a g5]al2 he only des]ves t di/9ction :o c skilfully manage an army 9 ! field1 :e!r 9 attack+ or def5d+4 #b4 ,! rule by :i* t /&>d is ma9ta9$4--,unto all pleas+ 7v]4 #aj74 ,we are to please ! ,"l 9 all ?+s2 to attempt & sanction no?+ t w n be acceptable to ,him4 ,we are n to please ourselves--we are n to please o!rs--z ! ultimate object ( life4 ,if our conduct please o!rs--our p>5ts1 our fri5ds1 our c\ntry--x is well2 b ?\gh all o!rs are displeas$ & e/rang$1 we mu/ /rive 9 all ?+s to please ,god4 ,?is is ! simple/ z well z ! highe/ & gr&e/ rule ( life4 ,att5tion to ?is w settle _m p]plex+ que/ions conc]n+ human duty4 ,! w ( ,god mu/ be /udi$ z our supreme rule1 & to x all our ?r\ghs1 words1 & actions mu/ be con=m$4 ,?us1 ! life on e>? becomes a prep>ation & discipl9e = heav5 & bl5ds ! pres5t ) a future ( immortal bless$ness4 ,x is well ) u :5 we obey ! ,"l 7,j]4 xlii4 #f74 #c4 ,! productiv5ess ( ,*ri/ian consi/5cy4--,be+ fruitful 9 e good "w 7v]4 #aj74 ,"o result ( a wor?y walk is f]tility 9 ,*ri/ian activity4 ,9 ord] to fruitfulness !re mu/ be life4 ,! believ]'s life is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god1 & ! exi/5ce ( ! hidd5 life is manife/ 9 ! fruits4 ,fruitfulness also involves culture4 ,neglect ! v9e1 & in/ead ( ! p5d5t clu/]s ( glossy1 lusci\s fruit !re w be b>r5ness & decay--)]$ bran*es fit only = ! consum+ fire4 ,god discipl9es ,8 p = fruitful & abundant s]vice by pa9ful b lov+ ex]cises ( ,8 provid5ce 7,john xv4 #b74 ,x is n en\gh to be> "o k9d ( fruit2 !re mu/ be f]tility 9 e good "w4 ,! ,*ri/ian is 9 sympa?y ) e good ent]prise t aims at ! physical1 social1 or moral welf>e ( man1 & w he>tily contribute 8 influ5ce & ef=t 9 its promotion4 #d4 ,progress 9 ,div9e k4--,& increas+ 9 ! k ( ,god 7v]4 #aj74 ,! k ( ,god is ! real in/rum5t ( enl>gem5t1 9 s\l & life1 ( ! believ] 7,al=d74 ,we c rea* no /age 9 ,*ri/ian exp]i5ce & practice 9 :i* additional k is unnecess>y4 ,activity 9 goodness %>p5s ! kn[+ faculty & adds to ! /ores ( wisdom4 ,on ! o!r h&1 increas$ k reacts & /imulates ! work] 7,john vii4 #ag2 ,matt4 xxv4 #bi74 ,div9e k is ! great necessity ( ! s\l1 & ! real means ( fruitfulness & gr[? 9 goodness4 ,x appeals to1 elevates1 & exp&s ! :ole man4 ,,iv4 ,x 0 a pray] = sup]natural /r5g?4--#a4 ,! appropriat5ess & fulness ( ! bless+ desir$4 ,/r5g!n$ ) all might 7v]4 #aa74 ,man is morally weak4 ,s9 has enfeebl$ & debas$ ! s\l2 x has tyrannis$ ov] humanity = ages4 ,:5 we 7 yet )\t /r5g? ,*ri/ came & introduc$ ano!r =ce :i* c\nt]acts s9 & w ultimately effect its ov]?r[4 ,all :o believe 9 ,*ri/ receive /r5g? to /ruggle aga9/ & conqu] s94 ,?is imp>t$ /r5g? is especially necess>y 9 realis+ ! bless+s = :i* ! apo/le prays--complete k ( ! ,div9e w2 a life wor?y ( ! ,"l2 spiritual f]tility & advancem5t 9 heav5ly wisdom4 ,/r5g!n$ ) all might4 ,our enemies are num]\s1 viol5t1 & ob/9ate1 & our infirmities are _m4 ,we !re=e ne$ /r5g? ( e k9d4 ,z x is necess>y to ov]come all our enemies1 s x is necess>y to be endu$ ) all might--might to endure ! mo/ furi\s assault1 might to resi/ ! mo/ bewit*+ solicitation to evil4 #b4 ,! sup]natural s\rce ( ! bless+4--,accord+ to ,8 glori\s p[] 7v]4 #aa7--or1 m correctly1 accord+ to ! p[] ( ,8 glory4 ,moral p[] is n native to ! ,*ri/ian2 x has its s\rce 9 ,god4 ,he imp>ts x to ! believ+ he>t4 ,! motive & measure ( our /r5g? is 9 ! might ( ,8 glory4 ,p[] is an ess5tial attribute ( ! ,div9e glory2 x is manife/$ 9 ! spl5did works ( creation1 9 ! inscrutable ways ( ,provid5ce1 & pre-em95tly 9 ! m>vels ( human r$emption4 ,god's revelation ( ,himself to u1 9 :atev] =m1 is ! "o s\rce ( our highe/ /r5g?4 ,! p[] ( ,8 glory reveals itself m & m to him :o walks wor?y ( ! ,"l4 ,arm$ ) ?is sup]natural en]gy1 ! weake/ sa9t becomes inv9cible4 #c4 ,! great practical purpose contemplat$ by ! bless+4--,unto all pati5ce & longsuff]+ ) joyfulness 7v]4 #aa74 ,pati5ce is ! temp] :i* does n easily succumb "u trial2 longsuff]+1 or longm9d$ness1 is ! self-re/ra9t :i* does n ha/ily retaliate a wrong4 ,pati5ce respects ! weight ( ! affliction1 longsuff]+ its duration4 ,! =m] is ex]cis$ 9 relation to ,god1 9 ! endurance ( trial1 or 9 wait+ = promis$ bless+2 ! latt] 9 relation to man1 9 long-cont9u$ =be>ance "u irritat+ wrongs4 ,! true /r5g? ( ! believ] consi/s1 n s mu* 9 :at he c d1 z 9 :at he c endure 7,isa4 xxx4 #ae74 ,! quiet1 uncompla9+ suff]] is great] ?an ! mo/ vigor\s a?lete4 ,! *>act]i/ic ( bo? pati5ce & long-suff]+ is express$ 9 ! phrase ) joyfulness4 ,to suff] ) joyfulness is ! great di/9ction & triumph ( ! ,*ri/ian _s4 ,! endurance ( ! ,/oic 0 (t5 ! effect ( pride or ins5sibility4 ,b ! ,*ri/ian1 ?\gh ke5ly s5sitive to pa91 is enabl$ by ! ,holy ,_s to rejoice 9 ! assurance ( ,god's pres5ce1 9 ! c]ta9 victory ( ,8 cause1 & 9 ! prospect ( rew>d bo? "h & h]eaft]4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,h[ sublime are ! topics ( g5u9e pray]4 #b4 ,deep exp]im5tal acqua9tance ) ! ?+s ( ,god is ess5tial to a l(ty & useful c>e]4 #c4 ,k1 wisdom1 spiritual f]tility1 & /r5g? are ! gifts ( ,god4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #i-aa4 ,paul's ,pray] = ! ,colossians-- ,i4 ,= k4--,fulness ( k bo? ext5sively & int5sively is ! burd5 ( 8 desire4 ,9 all wisdom--z a practical guide1 n z m]e !ory4 ,& spiritual und]/&+--! _s ( ! believ] receiv+ ! ,_s ( ,god to lead him inw>dly to und]/&1 realise1 & delight 9 ! ,div9e w4 ,,ii4 ,= fruitfulness4---#a4 ,a life wor?y ( ! ,*ri/ian z x is well pleas+ unto 8 ,"l4 #b4 ,good works ( e k9d4 #c4 ,sub/antial gr[?4 ,,iii4 ,= /r5g?4--,9 ord] to ?is fruitfulness all might is requir$ ( body1 m9d1 & _s1 b especially t ( ! ,_s )94 ,! measure--accord+ to ,8 glori\s p[]2 s z to suff] pati5tly ! con/ant trials ( ! ,*ri/ian life & ex]cise all longsuff]+ t[>ds p]secutors & enemies ( ! tru?1 & ?is ) joyfulness4 ,x is n :at we c d1 b :at ,he c d 9 u1 & we ?r\gh ,him4--,prea*]'s ,magaz9e4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,div9e ,/r5g?-- ,i4 ,is spiritual /r5g?1 ! s\rce & su/5ance ( all might4 ,,ii4 ,may be realis$ 9 increas+ measure4 ,,iii4 ,arms ! s\l ) inv9cible p[]4--,p[] to endure ) pati5ce ! trials ( life2 p[] to be> ) ! opposition & cruelty ( o!rs4 ,,iv4 ,enables ! s\l to rejoice 9 ! mid/ ( suff]+4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ab4 ,meetness = ,sa9tly ,inh]itance4 ,! epi/le has be5 hi!rto occupi$ ) prefatory obs]vations4 ,9 ?is v]se ! writ] ent]s ^u 8 pr9cipal !me relat+ to ! p]son & r$emption ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he (f]s ?anks to ,god ! ,fa!r z ! primal s\rce ( t grace :i* con/itutes ! meetness = ! sa9tly h]itage4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,! opul5t inh]itance provid$ = ! good4--#a4 ,x is a pres5t & prospective possession4 ,! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,light is symbolic ( k1 purity1 & joy4 ,! sa9ts ev5 n[ are call$ out ( d>kness into ,god's k+dom ( m>vell\s light4 ,!y walk 9 ! light z ,he is 9 ! light4 ,!y h a measure ( k1 b x is dimm$ by _m e>?ly obscurities2 ( purity1 b x is surr\nd$ ) imp]fections2 ( joy1 b x is mod]at$ by life's sorr[s4 ,9 ! prospective heav5ly inh]itance1 ( :i* ! e>?ly portion is a prep>ation & pl$ge1 k %all be uncl\d$ & complete1 purity unsulli$1 joy un9t]rupt$4 ,! life = et]nity is already begun3 we are at & f ! v h\r ( our reg5]ation introduc$ into ! spiritual _w--a _w :i*1 ?\gh my/]i\s & invisible1 is z real z ! _w ( s5se ar\nd u3 ! ,*ri/ian's life ( heav5l9ess is ! fir/ /age ( heav5 itself6 ,!re is a p[] n[ )9 ! believ] 9 ! g]m1 ( :i* 8 cele/ial immortality %all be ! prop] fruit4 ,! dawn ( heav5 ha? already begun 9 all :o are yet to rejoice 9 its noontide glory 7,ar*] ,butl]74 #b4 ,x is a possession provid$ = ! good4--,! sa9ts4 ,n = ! unholy1 ! imp5it5t1 ! unbeliev+1 ! worldly4 ,x is an inh]itance :]e only ! pure 9 he>t c dwell4 ,!re is a _w ( significance 9 t pi?y say+ ( an old ,div9e3 ,e "o w get to heav5 :o c\ld live !re4 ,only ! sa9ts :o h made ! ,"l _! light & _! salvation c be> ! spl5d\r ( ,8 pres5ce4 #c4 ,x is a possession freely giv54--,! legal heir has no ne$ to "w = 8 inh]itance2 he ent]s 9 possession by "r ( succession or te/atorial beque/4 ,! sa9t ent]s ^u 8 inh]itance ( righte\sness1 n by natural desc5t or by any self-con/itut$ "r1 b on ! gr\nd ( a free1 ,div9e gift4 ,! believ] has a title to ! inh]itance2 b x is n e>n$ by 8 own ef=ts3 x is be/[$ by ,*ri/ :o won ! inh]itance by suff]+ & dy+4 ,?us1 all idea ( m]it is exclud$2 we c d no?+ to des]ve su* a h]itage ( bless+4 ,! ^w inh]itance really means ! p>cel ( ! lot--an expression borr[$ f ! ,old ,te/am5t 7,ps4 xvi4 #e74 ,! promis$ ,canaan sugge/s an analogy betwe5 x & ! high] hopes & weal?i] possessions ( ! new disp5sation4 ,z ea* ,israelite1 ?r\gh ! grace ( ,god1 obta9$ 8 allotm5t1 s ! ,*ri/ian obta9s 8 portion 9 ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,! pres5t & future possession ( ! sa9ts inf9itely surpasses ! e>?ly inh]itance4 ,,ii4 ,! special meetness necess>y to a p>ticipation 9 ! inh]itance4--,ha? made u meet to be p>tak]s4 #a4 ,?is meetness is absolutely necess>y4--,naturally we are unmeet4 ,a mon>* may raise ! base/ slave to a duk$om1 b he _c give him fitness to dis*>ge ! duties ( ! exalt$ position2 he may *ange 8 /ate1 b he _c *ange 8 nature4 ,to obta9 a moral fitness = ! sa9tly inh]itance our nature mu/ be *ang$4 ,except a man be born aga91 he _c see ! k+dom ( ,god4 #b4 ,?is meetness consi/s 9 ! lov+ con=mity ( ! human w to ! ,div9e4--,! future life ( heav5 is ! object & patt]n ( our pres5t heav5ly life3 !re is ! mighty model on :i* we are to recon/ruct our nature2 !re dwells t c5tral =m ( moral & spiritual beauty ( :i* our life is to be ! transcript4 ,! cele/ial spirits f9d _! highe/ glory & bless$ness 9 ! complete submission ( _! :ole nature to ,god2 9 *e]ful1 will+1 lov+ ob$i5ce to ,8 w4 ,! heav5ly life is ! te/ & /&>d ( our life on e>?--( e motive1 ^w1 & de$4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is a tra9+ s*ool = a m exalt$ c>e]4 ,an anci5t sage once said1 ,boys ought mo/ to le>n :at mo/ !y %all ne$ :5 !y become m54 ,s1 m5 ought to le>n 9 ?is life :at !y %all ne$ mo/ z glorifi$ be+s 9 ! future4 ,only z our :ole s\l is con=m$ 9 lov+ ob$i5ce to ! w ( ,god are we meet to be p>tak]s ( ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,we are ?us br\ght into sympa?y ) ! good 9 all realms & fitt$ to p>ticipate 9 ! mo/ exalt$ fell[%ips ( ! future6 #c4 ,?is meetness is a ,div9e "w4--,x is ,god ! ,fa!r :o ha? made u meet4 ,he provides ! inh]itance2 ,he gives ! title to x2 ,he conf]s ! moral fitness by :i* ! s\l ent]s into its possession & enjoym5t4 ,none b ,god1 ! f\nta9 ( hol9ess1 goodness1 & p[]1 c\ld accompli% ?is "w4 ,he worke? 9 u to w & to d4 ,9 ! meet5+ process ,he ha? dealt ) u z a ,,fa!r1 in/ruct+ our ignorance1 correct+ & *a/is+ our faults1 & com=t+ & /r5g!n+ u 9 tr\ble4 ,,iii4 ,! great duty we owe to ! g5]\s donor ( ! inh]itance4--,giv+ ?anks4 ,gratitude is ! easie/ & commone/ duty ( a dep5d5t creature2 yet is ! duty mo/ frequ5tly & grossly neglect$4 ,our he>ts %\ld ev] gl[ ) an unqu5*able flame ( grateful praise to ! b\ntiful ,au?or ( all our bless+s4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,we owe ?anks to ,god z ! ,provid] ( ! inh]itance4 #b4 ,we owe ?anks to ,god z ! active ,ag5t 9 produc+ ! special meetness to p>ticipate 9 ! enjoym5ts ( ! inh]itance4 #c4 ,our ?anks to ,god %\ld be express$ 9 active ob$i5ce to ,8 w4 #d4 ,our ?anks to ,god %\ld be joyful1 f]v5t1 & con/ant4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,qualification = ,heav54 ,i4 ,! /ate contemplat$4--,x is an inh]itance2 n a pur*as$ prop]ty1 b ! common h]itage ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,( ! sa9ts1 holy p]sons4 ,9 light1 k1 hol9ess1 happ9ess4 ,,ii4 ,! meetness requir$4--,adaptations 9 ! natural _w4 ,9 social arrangem5t4 ,9 reg>d to ! heav5ly /ate4 ,a *ange ( he>t is necess>y4 ,)\t x heav5 w\ld n be heav5 to u4 ,x mu/ be s\ght & obta9$ 9 ! pres5t _w4 ,x is "h ascrib$ to ! ,fa!r4 ,,iii4 ,! ?anks to be r5d]$4--,we ?ank our fell[-m5 = _! gifts4 ,we ?ank ,god = ,8 o!r gifts4 ,we %\ld ?ank ,him = meetness = heav54 ,?is ?anksgiv+ prep>es u = heav54--,g4 ,brooks4 ,meetness = ! ,inh]itance ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ,light4--,life = et]nity is already begun4 ,! bus9ess & ! beatitude ( heav5 mu/ consi/ 9 con=mity ( ! w to ! w ( ,god3 ?is is equally ! law ( e>?4 ,i4 ,fai? is ! realis+ p[] ( ?is meetness4 ,,ii4 ,hope is ! consol+ & =tify+ p[]4 ,,iii4 ,love is ! unit+ p[]1 ! consummation1 & ! p]fection ( all4--,a4 ,butl]4 ,! ,inh]itance ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,i4 ,an int]e/+ view ( ! future _w z x is inh]it$ by believ]s4--#a4 ,! sa9ts are 9 light 9 respect to ! place4 #b4 ,z x respects purity4 #c4 ,9 respect ( ! p]man5cy ( _! felicity4 #d4 ,z x respects k4 ,,ii4 ,! meetness :i* is wr\ght by ,god 9 ! he>ts ( all :o are rais$ to ! enjoym5t ( ?is inh]itance4--#a4 ,! relative meetness is express$ by ! ^w inh]itance4 ,x is assign$ to heirs4 #b4 ,! p]sonal meetness is indicat$ by ! t]m sa9ts4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,give ?anks to ,god = ^? :o are made meet4 #b4 ,give ?anks to ,god if ! "w be begun 9 y\rselves4--,r4 ,watson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ac1 #ad4 ,! ,great ,moral ,translation4 ,^! words amplify ! tru? unfold$ 9 ! prec$+ v]se1 & describe ! great *ange t mu/ take place 9 ord] to obta9 a meetness = ! sa9tly inh]itance--! translation ( ! s\l f ! p[]ful dom9ion ( d>kness into ! glori\s k+dom ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,i4 ,?is translation involves our enfran*isem5t f a /ate ( d>k captivity4--,:o ha? deliv]$ u f ! p[] ( d>kness 7v]4 #ac74 #a4 ,! unr5ew$ are 9 a realm ( moral d>kness4--,?is 0 ! condition ( ! ,colossians & ( ! :ole ,g5tile _w be=e ! times ( ! ,gospel4 ,d>kness cov]$ ! e>?1 & gross d>kness ! p4 ,d>kness d5otes ignorance1 moral bl9dness4 ,man is 9 d>kness ab\t ! great my/]ies ( be+1 ! my/]y ( s9 & suff]+1 ! deep significance ( life1 ! di/ress+ "q ( human duty1 ! de/9y ( ! univ]se1 ! "* & op]ations ( ,god1 & ,8 relation to ! race4 ,x is possible to "k mu* ab\t religion1 to hold religi\s ideas at second-h& z a gr\p ( poetic conceptions--fancy pictures f ! book ( ,revelation1 l ! pictures ( ! poets f ! book ( ,nature--& yet be totally 9 ! d>k z to ! religi\s exp]i5ce ( ^? ideas4 ,may be intellectually light1 & spiritually d>k4 ,d>kness d5otes dang] & mis]y4 ,l a travell] 9 a /range c\ntry ov]tak5 by ! night1 /umbl+ along 9 unc]ta9ty & fe>1 until "o fatal /ep--& he lies helpless 9 ! rocky abyss1 into ! bottom ( :i* he falls4 #b4 ,9 ?is realm ( moral d>kness ! unr5ew$ are held 9 captivity4--,!y are slaves 9 ! l& ( d>kness1 tyrannis$ ov] by an arbitr>y & caprici\s rul]4 ,slav]y di/orts & defaces ! illu/ri\s image 9 :i* man 0 orig9ally creat$1 d>k5s ! und]/&+1 p>alyses ! intellect1 & /unts ! gr[? ( intellig5ce2 x robs him ( 8 self-respect1 poisons nature1 & br&s him ) unutt]able infamy4 ,! p[] ( d>kness is t tyranny :i* s9 ex]cises ov] its captives1 fill+ _! m9ds ) deadly errors or bruti% ignorance1 _! consci5ces ) t]ror ( indiff]5ce1 & dragg+ !m onw>ds "u its dismal yoke into all ! horrors ( et]nal d>kness4 ,! tyrant ( ?is gloomy realm is ,satan2 & 8 dom9ation is f\nd$ & conduct$ on impo/ure1 error1 ignorance1 & cruelty4 ,he is ! ar*-deceiv]4 #c4 ,f ?is realm ( moral d>kness ,god graci\sly lib]ates4--,:o ha? deliv]$ u4 ,= ! slaves ( s9 !re is no help b 9 ,god4 ,x is ! nature ( s9 to incapacitate its victim = mak+ ef=ts aft] self-enfran*isem5t4 ,he is unwill+ to be free4 ,to snap ! fett]s f a nation ( slaves ye>n+ = lib]ty is a great & noble act4 ,our deliv]ance is mighti] ?an t4 ,! ^w deliv] 9 ! text means to snat* or rescue f dang]1 ev5 ?\gh ! p]son seiz$ may at fir/ be unwill+ to escape1 z ,lot f ,sodom4 ,god does n =ce ! human w4 ,! me?od ( deliv]ance 0 devis$ & execut$ indep5d5t ( our w2 its p]sonal b5efits _c be enjoy$ )\t our w4 ,,ii4 ,?is translation places u 9 a condition ( highe/ moral fre$om & privilege4--#a4 ,we are transf]r$ to a k+dom4 ,ha? translat$ u into ! k+dom 7v]4 #ac74 ,p[] deta9s captives2 a k+dom fo/]s will+ citiz5s4 ,tyranny has no law b ! caprici\s w ( a despot2 a k+dom implies good gov]nm5t1 bas$ on univ]sally recognis$ & au?oritative law4 ,! image is pres5t$ ( ! :olesale transportation ( a conqu]$ p1 ( :i* ! hi/ory ( ,ori5tal mon>*ies furni%es _m examples 7,josephus1 ,ant41 ,,ix4 xi474 ,!y 7 translat$ f a bad to a bett] rul+ p[]4 ,s1 ! believ] is mov$ f ! realm & p[] ( d>kness & bondage to ! k+dom ( light & fre$om4 ,! laws ( ?is k+dom are prescrib$ by ,*ri/1 its hon\rs & privileges grant$ by ,him1 & its future hi/ory & triumphs w ev] be id5tifi$ ) ,8 own transc5d5t glory4 #b4 ,we are plac$ "u ! rule ( a b5efic5t & glori\s ,k+4--,! k+dom ( ,god's de> ,son1 m accurately ! ,son ( ,8 love4 ,z love is ! ess5ce ( ! ,fa!r1 s is x also ( ! ,son4 ,! manife/ation ( ! ,son to ! _w is manife/ation by ,him ( ,div9e love 7#a ,john iv4 #i74 ,! k+dom into :i* believ]s are translat$ is f\nd$ on love2 its entire gov]nm5t is c>ri$ on "u ! same b5efic5t pr9ciple4 ,! acts ( suff]+ & dea?1 by :i* ,*ri/ won ,8 k+ly dignity & p[]1 7 revelations ( love 9 its mo/ h]oic & self-sacrific+ =ms4 ,:5 we believe 9 ,*ri/1 we are translat$ f ! tyranny & d>kness ( s9 into ! k+dom ( :i* ! ,son ( ,god--! ,son inf9itely belov$ ( ! ,fa!r--is ,k+4 ,z will+ subjects1 we %>e ) ,him ! ,fa!r's love1 & are be+ prep>$ = m exalt$ s]vice & sublim] exp]i5ces 9 ! endless k+dom ( ! future4 ,,iii4 ,! ,div9e me?od by :i* translation is effect$4--,x is effect$ by r$emption4 #a4 ,! means ( r$emption4--,?r\gh ,8 blood 7v]4 #ad74 ,! image ( a captive & enslav$ p is /ill cont9u$4 ,b ! metaphor is *ang$ f ! victor :o rescues ! captive by =ce ( arms to ! philan?ropi/ :o releases him by ! paym5t ( a ransom 7,lightfoot74 ,all m5 are "u ! condemnation ( a violat$ law & s9k 9 ! bondage ( s94 ,!re is no release b by pay+ a ransom2 ?is is involv$ 9 ! idea ( r$emption4 ,! ransom-price paid = ! enfran*isem5t ( enslav$ humanity 0 n corruptible ?+s1 z silv] & gold1 b ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/4 ,! mode ( r$emption is to u a deep my/]y2 ! reasons influ5c+ ! ,div9e ,m9d 9 its adoption we _c fa?om4 ,b ! fact is pla9ly reveal$ 7#a ,pet4 iii4 #ah1 ii4 #bd2 ,gal4 iii4 #ac74 ,?is 0 ,god's me?od ( translat+ f bondage to lib]ty4 #b4 ,! effect ( r$emption4--,ev5 ! =giv5ess ( s9s 7v]4 #ad74 ,! ransom-price is paid1 & ! slave is free4 ,! fir/ bless+ ( r$emption is p>don4 ,x is ?is ! p5it5t s\l mo/ urg5tly ne$s2 x does n exclude all o!r r$emptive bless+s b op5s & prep>es ! s\l = _! reception4 ,s9 is ! great ob/acle betwe5 ! s\l & ,god2 ! mon/] sluice t %uts (f ! fl[ ( ,div9e bless+4 ,r$emption lifts ! sluice1 & ! /ream ( ,div9e goodness p\rs its tide ( b5$iction into ! enraptur$ s\l4 ,an e>?ly k+ may =give ! felon1 b he _c give him a bett] disposition4 ,god nev] =gives )\t at ! same "t giv+ a new he>t4 ,p>don involves e o!r bless+--peace1 purity1 glory2 x is ! pl$ge & f\ndation = ! be/[al ( all we c ne$ 9 "t or 9 et]nity4 #c4 ,! ,au?or ( r$emption4--,9 :om we h r$emption 7v]4 #ad74 ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god's love1 by ! sacrifice ( ,himself1 accompli%$ our r$emption2 & x is only z we are 9 ,him by fai? t we actually p>take ( ! fre$om ,he pur*as$ = u4 ,8 blood is n m]ely ! ransom paid = our deliv]ance1 b ,he is ,himself ! p]sonal1 liv+ s\rce ( r$emption4 ,! deliv]ance ( humanity is n simply 9 ! "w ( ,*ri/1 ?r\gh :at ,he did & suff]$1 b 9 ,himself--! /rong ,son ( ,god1 ! crucifi$1 ris51 & liv+ ,savi\r4 ,x is n only a rescue f condemnation & puni%m5t1 b a deliv]ance f ! p[] & bondage ( evil4 ,! words 9 :om we h r$emption tea* mu* & imply m4 ,!y describe a cont9u\s gift enjoy$1 a cont9u\s process realis$ by all :o h be5 translat$ into ! k+dom ( ! ,savi\r4 ,9 !m ! p[] ( r$emption is be+ c>ri$ on1 s t !y die unto s91 & live unto ,god1 & exp]i5ce a gr[+ meetness = ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light 7,sp5ce74 ,*ri/ only c\ld be ! ,r$eem] ( m52 ,he comb9$ 9 "o p]son ! ,div9e & human natures3 ,he c\ld !re=e meet ! dem&s ( ,god & ! necessities ( man4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,s9 is a d>k1 enslav+ p[]4 #b4 ,! k+dom ( ! ,r$eem] is "o ( light & fre$om4 #c4 ,moral translation by r$emption is a ,div9e "w4 #d4 ,! =giv5ess ( s9 c be obta9$ only by fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,f ,d>kness to ,light4 ,i4 ,man is naturally 9 a /ate ( d>kness1 held captive by s9 & ,satan4 ,,ii4 ,a k+dom ( fre$om & light is provid$ by ! int]v5tion ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,! translation f d>kness to light is a ,div9e act4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,! ,great ,bless+ ( ,r$emption-- ,i4 ,is ! =giv5ess ( s9s4 ,,ii4 ,! bless+ ( =giv5ess is ?r\gh ! ag5cy ( ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,r$emption is pur*as$ at a great co/ & sacrifice4--,?r\gh ,8 blood4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses#ae-ag4 ,! ,relation ( ,*ri/ to ,god & to all ,creat$ ,?+s4 ,hav+ spok5 ( our r$emption1 ! apo/le1 9 t]ms ( ! highe/ significance & gr&eur1 dwells ^u ! dignity & absolute supremacy ( ! ,r$eem]4 ,i4 ,! relation ( ,*ri/ to ,god4--,:o is ! image ( ! invisible ,god 7v]4 #ae74 ,god is an inf9ite & et]nal ,_s1 incompreh5sible & invisible4 ,no man ha? se5 ,god at any "t2 yet humanity ye>ns = "s visible embodim5t ( ,deity4 ,*ri/ reflects & reveals ! ,fa!r4 ,he is ! brightness ( ,8 glory1 & ! express image ( ,8 p]son4 ,x is believ$ t ! idea ( ! ,logos und]lies ! :ole ( ?is passage1 ?\gh ! t]m is n m5tion$4 ,! h]etical tea*]s at ,coloss _h introduc$ a p]v]t$ view z to ! nature ( ! m$iation betwe5 ,god & creation1 & ! apo/le aims to rectify x4 ,! ^w 1 d5ot+ bo? reason & spee*1 0 a philosophical t]m adopt$ by ,alex&rian ,judaism to express ! manife/ation ( ! unse5 ,god--! absolute ,be+--9 ! creation & gov]nm5t ( ! _w4 ,x includ$ all modes by :i* ,god makes himself kn[n to man4 ,z ,8 reason1 x d5ot$ ,8 purpose or design2 z ,8 spee*1 x impli$ ,8 revelation4 ,:5 ,*ri/ian tea*]s adopt$ ?is t]m1 !y exalt$ & fix$ its mean+ by atta*+ x to two precise & def9ite ideas--t ! ,^w is a ,div9e p]son1 & t ! ,^w became inc>nate 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ 7,lightfoot74 ,*ri/ z ! et]nal ,^w is ! p]fect image1 ! visible repres5tation1 ( ! unse5 ,god4 ,9 addition to ! idea ( similitude1 :i* is capable ( a wide & g5]al use1 ! ^w image involves two o!rs4 #a4 ,repres5tation4--,x implies an ar*etype ( :i* ! image is a copy4 ,man is said to be 9 ! image ( ,god2 b !re is a diff]5ce betwe5 ! image ( ,god 9 man & ! image ( ,god 9 ,*ri/4 ,9 ,*ri/ x is z ,cs>'s image 9 8 son2 9 man x is z ,cs>'s image on 8 co94 ,9 ! ,god-man ,*ri/ ,jesus we h a visible1 liv+1 p]fect1 & reliable repres5tation ( ! invisible ,god4 #b4 ,manife/ation4--,! g5]al idea ( ! ,logos is ! manife/ation ( ! hidd54 ,no man ha? se5 ,god at any "t2 ! only begott5 ,son1 :i* is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 ,he ha? decl>$ ,him 7,john i4 #ah1 comp>$ ) xiv4 #i1 #aj1 vi4 #df74 ,! inc>nate ,^w1 9 ,8 nature1 attributes1 & actions1 is ! true epiphany ( ! unse5 ,deity1 sett+ =?1 l di/9ct rays ( "o & ! same glori\s light1 ,8 inf9ite wisdom1 m]cy1 righte\sness1 & p[]4 ,our obligations to ,*ri/ = ,8 wondr\s revelations are unspeakably great4 ,,ii4 ,! relation ( ,*ri/ to all creat$ ?+s4--#a4 ,*ri/ exi/$ prior to ! creation4 ,he is ! fir/born ( e creature 7v]4 #ae74 ,x is n said ,he 0 ! fir/ =m$ or fir/ creat$ ( e creature1 b ! fir/born--! fir/ begott54 ,x is pla9ly intimat$ t ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god's love1 0 begott5 be=e any creat$ ?+ exi/$4 ,!re is !re=e no gr\nd 9 ?is passage = ! ,arians & ,soc9ians to build up _! !ory ( ! creature%ip ( ,*ri/4 ,9 relation to all creat$ ?+s1 intellig5t or un9tellig5t1 t]r5e or cele/ial1 ,*ri/ 0 ! fir/born4 ,9 an ineffably my/]i\s s5se ,he 0 begott52 !y 7 creat$4 ,! two ideas involv$ 9 ! phrase are3 7#a7 ,priority to all creation--! absolute pre-exi/5ce ( ! ,son4 ,! t]m fir/ begott5 0 frequ5tly us$ among ! ,jews z a t]m ( prec$5ce & dignity4 ,z appli$ to ! ,son ( ,god1 x implies priority 9 rank 9 relation to all creat$ ?+s4 ,"t is an accid5t ( ! creature4 ,!re=e1 ! orig9 ( ! ,son ( ,god prec$es all "t4 7#b7 ,sov]eignty ov] all creation4 ,god's fir/born is ! natural ,rul]1 ! ackn[l$g$ ,head ( ,god's h\sehold4 ,he is ,heir ( all ?+s4 ,he is creation's supreme & absolute ,"l4 ,he br\ght all creatures out ( no?+1 & by ,8 own w graduat$ ! degree ( be+ ea* %\ld possess2 & x is fitt+ ,he %\ld h unlimit$ empire ov] all4 ,z if to prev5t ! possibility ( any misconception reg>d+ ! relation ( ,*ri/ to ! univ]se1 & to %[ t ,he c\ld n be a "p ( creation h[ev] exalt$ 9 degree1 b 0 ess5tially di/9ct f x1 ! apo/le sets =? ! ,son ( ,god z ! ,fir/ ,cause1 ! ,active ,ag5t1 & ! ,gr& ,end ( all creat$ ?+s4 #b4 ,*ri/ is ,himself ! ,creator ( all ?+s4--7#a7 ,! conception ( creation orig9at$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,= by ,him or 9 ,him 7 all ?+s creat$ 7v]4 #af74 ,he 0 ! great ,fir/ ,cause2 ! be+1 =ms1 limitations1 en]gies ( all ?+s to be 7 b\nd up 9 ,him4 ,x re/$ ) ,himself to create or n to create4 ,x is ?\ght by "s ! ,platonic idea is "h %ad[$ =?2 t ! ar*etypes1 ! orig9al patt]ns ( all ?+s1 7 9 ,*ri/ be=e !y 7 creat$ outw>dly4 ,?is is simply a philosophic speculation & is readily sugge/$ by ! univ]sal me?od ( ! m9d fir/ =m+ a m5tal conception )9 itself ( any object x desires to body-=? to ! outw>d eye4 ,x is 9 ,*ri/ we trace ! great "w ( creation 9 its beg9n+1 progress1 & end4 7#b7 ,! p[]s ( creation 7 di/ribut$ by ,*ri/4 ,all ?+s t are 9 heav51 & t are 9 e>? 7v]4 #af74 ,he creat$ ! heav5s also2 b ^? ?+s :i* are 9 ! heav5s are r nam$ because ! inhabitants are m noble ?an _! dwell+s4 ,visible1 ?+s t are evid5t to ! outw>d s5ses2 & invisible1 ?+s t may be conceiv$ by ! und]/&+4 ,) a view to meet "s peculi> doctr9e ( ! false tea*]s at ,coloss1 :o seem to h alleg$ t ,*ri/ 0 b "o ( ! heav5ly p[]s1 ,/4 ,paul breaks up ! ?+s invisible1 & di/ributes !m by ! words '?rones1' 'dom9ions1' 'pr9cipalities1' or 'p[]s4' ,x may be difficult1 & inde$ impossible1 = u n[ fully to "k :at ! t]ms sev]ally convey 9 connection ) ! sev]al hi]>*ies ( (ficial glory4 ,yet all ^! invisible be+s1 s illu/ri\s z to be seat$ on ?rones1 s great z to be /yl$ dom9ions1 s elevat$ z to be consid]$ pr9cipalities1 s mighty z to m]it ! designation ( p[]s1 7 creat$ by ! ,son ( ,god2 & !y all ackn[l$ge ,8 supremacy & glory4 ,! highe/ position 9 creation is inf9itely bel[ ,him1 & !re is nei!r maje/y nor r5[n t equals ,84 ,all creat$ be+s occupy+ ! l(tie/ ?rones ?r\gh\t ! va/ness ( imm5sity & amid/ ! my/]y ( life d homage & s]vice to ,*ri/ ,jesus z ! fir/born1 ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god 7,sp5ce74 7#c7 ,*ri/ is ,himself ! ,great ,end ( creation4 ,all ?+s 7 creat$ = ,him 7v]4 #af74 ,z all creation emanat$ f ,him1 s does x all conv]ge aga9 t[>ds ,him4 ,! et]nal ,^w is ! goal ( ! univ]se1 z ,he 0 ! />t+-po9t4 ,x mu/ end 9 unity1 z x proce$$ f unity2 & ! c5tre ( ?is unity is ,*ri/4 ,! mo/ elaborate & maje/ic ma*9]y ( ! univ]se & ! mo/ highly gift$ intellig5ce alike exi/ only to s]ve ! ultimate purpose ( creation's ,"l4 ,all creat$ ?+s ga!r _! significance1 dignity1 & glory by _! connection ) ,him4 ,*ri/ mu/ be m ?an a creature1 z ! l(tie/ creature c\ld n be ! end ( all creat$ ?+s4 ,x is a n>r[ philosophy t tea*es t all ?+s 7 made = man4 ,! gr& end ( all our endeav\rs %\ld ev] be ! glory ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,! un*ang+ et]nity ( ,*ri/4--,he is be=e all ?+s 7v]4 #ag74 ,n only is ,he be=e ,moses & be=e ,abraham1 z ,he decl>$ to ! ,jews 7,john viii471 b ,he is be=e all ?+s4 ,! words ref] n s mu* to ,8 em95ce 9 rank z to duration4 ,! t]ms ,,he ,,is1 9 ! ,greek1 are mo/ emphatic1 ! "o decl>+ ,8 p]sonality1 ! o!r t ,8 pre-exi/5ce is absolute exi/5ce4 ,*ri/ exi/$ be=e any creat$ ?+--ev5 be=e "t itself2 !re=e1 f et]nity4 ,kn[+ ! t5d5cy ( m5 to ent]ta9 inf]ior notions ( ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 & ( ! r$emption ,he has provid$1 ! apo/le multiplies conceptions to repres5t ,8 ,div9e wor? & excell5cy4 ,he %\ld be pref]r$ be=e all4 #d4 ,! cont9u$ exi/5ce ( creation dep5ds on ,*ri/4--,& by r 9 ,him all ?+s consi/ 7v]4 #ag7--;hold toge!r1 coh]e4 ,he is ! pr9ciple ( cohesion 9 ! univ]se4 ,he impresses ^u creation t unity & solid>ity :i* makes x a cosmos in/ead ( a *aos4 ,?us1 to take "o in/ance1 ! action ( gravitation1 :i* keeps 9 _! places ?+s fix$ & regulates ! motion ( ?+s mov+1 is an expression ( ,8 m9d 7,lightfoot74 ,! univ]se f\nd its completion 9 ,him & is su/a9$ & pres]v$ e mom5t by ! cont9u\s ex]cise ( ,8 almighty p[]4 ,all ?+s hang on ,*ri/2 9 ,him !y live & move & h _! be+4 ,if ,he )drew ,8 uphold+ h&1 ev]y?+ w\ld run into confusion & ru94 ,?\ hide/ ,?y face1 !y are tr\bl$3 ,?\ take/ away _! brea?1 !y die1 & return to _! du/4 ,9 ,him all ?+s consi/4 ,he is ! c5tre ( life1 =ce1 motion1 & re/2 r\nd ,him all ?+s revolve4 ,he imposes _! limits1 gives to !m _! law1 /rikes ! keynote ( _! h>monies1 bl5ds & controls _! div]se op]ations4 ,he is ! ,all-p]fect 9 ! mid/ ( imp]fection1 ! ,un*ang$ 9 ! mid/ ( *ange4 ,he is ! ,au?or ( human r$emption2 became inc>nate1 suff]$1 di$1 & rose aga91 & n[ reigns ) ! ,fa!r 9 glory ev]la/+4 ,he is wor?y ( our l(tie/ adoration1 our humble/ submission1 our /ronge/ confid5ce1 our mo/ ard5t love4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! supremacy ( ! ,creator & ,pres]v] ( all ?+s is absolute & univ]sal #b4 ,human r$emption is gr\nd$ on ! div9ity ( ! ,son ( ,god4 #c4 ,p]sonal tru/ 9 ! ,r$eem] br+s ! s\l into direct p]sonal relation to ! ,fa!r4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,*ri/ a ,revelation because ,he is ! ,equal ( ! ,fa!r-- ,i4 ,9 ,8 nature4--,! inc>nation4 ,,ii4 ,9 ,8 attributes4 ,,iii4 ,9 ,8 w4--,! "* ( ,*ri/ & ,8 moral sy/em4 ,,iv4 ,9 ,8 works4--,8 miracles1 ,8 dea? z a sacrifice = s91 ,8 resurrection4 #a4 ,h[ ungrateful & unbeliev+ h we be56 #b4 ,h[ zeal\s & devot$ %\ld we be6--,g4 ,brooks4 ,v]4 #af4 ,*ri/ ! ,au?or & ! ,end ( ,creation4 ,i4 ,! ,au?or4--#a4 ,! ext5t4 ,all ?+s4 ,! univ]se1 natural & moral4 #b4 ,! v>iety4--,visible & invisible4 ,! ne> & ! di/ant1 ! va/ & ! m9ute1 ! mat]ial & ! spiritual4 #c4 ,! ord]s4--,:e!r !y be4 ,scale ( be+4 ,gradations 9 all classes4 ,,ii4 ,! end4--#a4 ,heav5 0 creat$ = ,him4 ,z ! place ( ,8 special resid5ce & z ! home ( ,8 p4 #b4 ,angels 7 creat$ = ,him4--,mess5g]s ( ,8 m]cy1 execution]s ( ,8 v5geance4 #c4 ,hell 0 creat$ = ,him4--,! prison ( ,8 ju/ice4 #d4 ,! e>? 0 creat$ = ,him4--,! sc5e ( ,8 inc>nation & aton+ dea?4 ,8 m$iatorial k+dom4 #e4 ,! human race 0 creat$ = ,him4--,man creat$1 pres]v$1 r$eem$4 7#a7 ,h[ exalt$ %\ld be our ideas ( ,*ri/6 7#b7 ,h[ c>efully %\ld we le>n to view ev]y?+ 9 connection ) ,*ri/6 #c4 ,:at gr\nd = confid5ce1 gratitude1 & fe>4--,ibid4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ah4 ,! ,relation ( ,*ri/ to ! ,moral ,creation4 ,aft] %[+ t ,*ri/ holds ! position ( absolute priority & sov]eignty ov] ! :ole univ]se1 ! apo/le n[ proce$s to po9t out ,8 relation to ! pr9cipal "p ( t :ole--! ,*ur*1 z ! symbol & embodim5t ( ! new1 moral creation4 ,f ?is v]se we le>n t ,*ri/ is ! supreme ,head1 & primal life-giv+ ,s\rce ( ! ,*ur*1 & z su* is inve/$ ) univ]sal pre-em95ce4 ,i4 ,*ri/ is ! supreme ,head ( ! ,*ur*--! new moral creation4--#a4 ,! ,*ur* is ! body ( ,*ri/4 ,! body1 ! ,*ur*4 ,mu* controv]sy has prevail$ z to :at con/itutes ! ,*ur*2 & ! m worldly ! ,*ur* became1 ! m confus$ ! def9ition1 ! m bitt] ! controv]sy4 ,! ,new ,te/am5t idea ( ! ,*ur* is easily compreh5d$4 ,x is ! :ole body ( ! fai?ful 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o are r$eem$ & reg5]at$ by ,8 grace--! aggregate multitude ( ^? 9 heav5 & on e>? :o love1 adore1 & s]ve ! ,son ( ,god z _! ,r$eem] & ,"l4 ,! ^w con/itutes two lead+ ideas3 ! orda9$ unity1 & ! call+ or sep>at+ out f ! _w4 ,?ree gr& features ev] di/+ui% ! true ,*ur*--unbrok5 unity1 ess5tial purity1 & g5u9e ca?olicity4 7,cf4 ,eph4 i4 #bb1 #bc1 iv4 #ae1 #af2 #a ,cor4 xii4 #ab-bg74 #b4 ,*ri/ is ! ,head ( ! ,*ur*4--,& ,he is ! ,head ( ! body1 ! ,*ur*4 ,t ! _w might n be consid]$ ?is body1 ! ^w ,*ur* is add$2 & ! mat]iali/ic conception ( a ,*ur* organism ?us refut$4 ,z ! ,head ( ! ,*ur*--7#a7 ,*ri/ inspires x ) spiritual life & activity4 7#b7 ,he impresses & m\lds its "*4 7#c7 ,he prescribes & en=ces its laws4 7#d7 ,he gov]ns & controls its de/9ies4 7#e7 ,he is ! c5tre ( its unity4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ is ! orig9at+1 fontal ,s\rce ( ! organic life ( ! ,*ur*4--,9 respect to ! /ate ( grace1 ,he is ! beg9n+2 9 respect to ! /ate ( glory1 ,he is ! fir/born f ! dead4 ,he gives to ! ,*ur* its entity1 =m1 hi/ory1 & glory2 except 9 & ?r\gh ,him1 ! ,*ur* c\ld h no exi/5ce4 #a4 ,he is ! ,au?or ( ! moral creation4--,! beg9n+4 ,*ri/ has be5 be=e describ$ z ! ,au?or ( ! old mat]ial creation4 ,"h ,he is ann\nc$ z ! beg9n+ ( ! new spiritual creation4 ,! moral creation supplies ! basis & con/itu5t elem5ts ( ! ,*ur*4 ,9 ! production1 progress1 & f9al triumph ( ! new creation1 ,he w r$ress all ! wreck & ru9 occasion$ by ! wrong-do+ ( ! old creation4 ,( ?is new moral creation ,*ri/ is ! s\rce1 ! pr9ciple1 ! beg9n+2 ! f\nta9 ( life1 purity1 goodness1 & joy to ! s\ls ( m54 #b4 ,he is ! ,au?or ( ! moral creation z ! ,conqu]or ( ,dea?4--,! fir/born f ! dead4 ,s9 introduc$ dea? into ! old creation1 & ! insatiable mon/] /ill revels & riots amid ! corruptions he p]petually g5]ates4 ,! ,son ( ,god1 9 fulfilm5t ( ! ,div9e plan ( r$emption1 became ob$i5t unto dea?1 ev5 ! dea? ( ! cross4 ,he desc5d$ into ,hades & plac$ ,himself among ! dead4 ,on ! ?ird day ,he rose aga91 ! fir/fruits ( !m t slept4 ,he 0 ! fir/born f ! dead2 ! fir/ :o _h ris5 by ,8 own p[]2 ! fir/ :o _h ris5 to die no m4 ,by dy+ ,he conqu]$ dea? = ,himself & all ,8 foll[]s4 ,he c !re=e give life to all t con/itute t ,*ur* ( :i* ,he is fitt+ly ! ,head1 assure !m ( a resurrection f ! dead1 ( :i* ,8 own 0 a patt]n & pl$ge1 & ( transc5d5t & unfad+ glory ) ,himself 9 ! endless future4 ,,iii4 ,! relation ( ,*ri/ to ! ,*ur* inve/s ,him ) absolute pre-em95ce4--,t 9 all ?+s ,he might h ! pre-em95ce4 #a4 ,he is pre-em95t 9 ,8 relation to ! ,fa!r4--,he is ! image ( ! invisible ,god2 ! ,son ( ,8 love1 jo9$ by a bond to u my/]i\s & ineffable1 & relat$ 9 a s5se 9 :i* no o!r c be4 ,he is ! fir/ & ! la/2 ! only ,div9e ,son4 #b4 ,he is pre-em95t 9 ! univ]se ( creat$ ?+s4--,he exi/$ be=e any be+ 0 creat$1 & 0 ,himself ! omnipot5t ,au?or ( all creat$ ?+s4 ,! :ole hi]>*y ( heav5 obey & adore ,him4 ,he is alone 9 ,8 complex nature z our ,emmanuel4 ,my/]y ( my/]ies2 9 ,him ,deity & humanity unite6 #c4 ,he is pre-em95t 9 ,8 rule ov] ! realm ( ! dead4--,he ent]$ ! gloomy t]ritory ( ! grave1 wre/l$ ) & vanqui%$ ! ,k+ ( ,t]rors1 rose triumphantly f ! dismal battle-field1 & is n[ ,"l bo? ( ! dead & ( ! liv+4 ,i am ,he t live? & 0 dead2 & behold1 ,i am alive = ev]more2 & h ! keys ( ,hades & ( dea? 7,rev4 i4 #ah74 #d4 ,he is pre-em95t 9 ,8 relation to ! ,*ur*4--,! ,*ur* f beg9n+ to end is purely ,8 own creation4 ,he sket*$ its fir/ r\gh outl9e1 project$ its design1 con/ruct$ its organism1 in=m$ x ) life1 d[]$ x ) spiritual ri*es2 & ,he w cont9ue to wat* ov] & direct its future until ,he %all pres5t x to ,himself a glori\s ,*ur*1 n hav+ spot or wr9kle1 or any su* ?+6 #e4 ,he is pre-em95t 9 ! e/imation & homage ( a ransom$ _w4--,he is ! c5tral figure ( all hi/ory2 ar\nd ,him all ev5ts gr\p !mselves1 & by ,him are /amp$ ) _! true "*1 significance1 & wor?4 ,! dream ( ! ages1 ! tea*+ ( figures & symbols1 ! %ad[s & =eca/+s ( com+ ev5ts1 are all dismiss$ 9 ! effulg5t pres5ce ( ,him to :om !y all po9t1 l s _m quiv]+ index-f+]s4 ,*ri/ has to-day ! /ronge/ hold ^u ! he>t ( humanity4 ,8 p]plex$ enemies admire :ile !y reject ,him2 ! ev]-increas+ multitude ( ,8 fri5ds rev]5ce & adore ,him2 & ! era is rapidly advanc+ :5 to ,him a univ]se ( wor%ipp]s %all b[ ! knee & ackn[l$ge t 9 all ?+s ,he has ! pre-em95ce4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! pre-em95ce ( ,*ri/ entitles ,him to univ]sal ob$i5ce4 #b4 ,! highe/ bless$ness is f\nd 9 union ) ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,! ,*ur* ! ,body ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,z ! body ( ,*ri/ ! ,*ur* is "o ) ,him4--#a4 ,"o 9 cov5ant deal+ ) ,god4 #b4 ,"o 9 respect ( ! pr9ciple ( life4 #c4 ,"o 9 hi/ory4 #d4 ,h[ ,*ri/ may be s]v$ or p]secut$4 ,,ii4 ,z ! body ( ,*ri/ ! ,*ur* is "o 9 itself4--#a4 ,id5tity ( pr9ciple4 #b4 ,sub/antial agreem5t 9 fai?4 #c4 ,a visible association ?r\gh sympa?y4 ,,iii4 ,z ! body ( ,*ri/ ! ,*ur* has _m co-op]at+ & mutually dep5d5t memb]s4--#a4 ,! memb]s are z num]\s z are believ]s or z are (fices4 #b4 ,_! mutual dep5d5ce & co-op]ation illu/rat$ 9 ! "w ( spread+ ! ,gospel4 #c4 ,let ea* "o "k 8 own place & duties4 ,,iv4 ,z ! body ( ,*ri/ ! ,*ur* mu/ gr[ up to complet5ess & maturity4--#a4 ,ea* believ] is fir/ a babe 9 ,*ri/ & advances to ! measure ( ! /ature ( a man 9 ,*ri/4 #b4 ,z a :ole ! ,*ur* is gradually augm5t$ & increas$--f ,abel onw>ds4 #c4 ,to ga!r 9 & p]fect ! elect is ! peculi> "w ( "t4 ,v4 ,z ! body ( ,*ri/ ! ,*ur* mu/ be re/or$ to p]fect s\ndness & heal?4--#a4 ,*ri/ receives ! ,*ur*--dead4 #b4 ,! fir/ /ep t[>ds p]fect s\ndness is a resurrection4 #c4 ,h5ce ea* believ] is quick5$ ) ,*ri/ 9 ord] to be heal$4 #d4 ,! bodies ( ! sa9ts %all likewise be p]fect4--,! ,physician4 #e4 ,9 heav5 no "o %all say1 ,i am sick4 ,,vi4 ,z ! body ( ,*ri/ ! ,*ur* is ! object ( ,8 unremitt+ c>e4--#a4 ,to provide = ! wants ( 8 body is man's unceas+ c>e4 #b4 ,*ri/ has made ample provision4 #c4 ,he n[ m9i/]s to ,8 ,*ur*'s wants--clo?+1 food1 def5ce1 habitation4 ,,vii4 ,z ! body ( ,*ri/ ! ,*ur* is ! in/rum5t ?r\gh :i* ,he accompli%es ,8 purposes4--#a4 ,! body ! in/rum5t ( ! he>t or s\l4 #b4 ,! ,*ur* ! in/rum5t ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,! ,*ur* b ! in/rum5t4--,/ew>t4 ,*ri/ ! ,fir/born f ! ,dead-- ,i4 ,9 ! dignity ( ,8 p]son4 ,,ii4 ,because ,he rose by ,8 own p[]4 ,,iii4 ,because ,he is ! only "o :o rose nev] to die aga94 ,,iv ,because ,he has tak5 prec$5ce ( ,8 p :o all %all rise f _! graves to glory4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ai1 #bj4 ,! ,reconcil+ ,"w ( ! ,great ,m$iator4 ,aft] %[+ ! gr& pre-em95cy ( ,*ri/ 9 bo? ! natural & moral creation1 & ?us decl>+ ! inf]ior & subord9ate position ( ^? angelic p[]s ^: nature & (fice ! false tea*]s 9 ,coloss unduly extoll$1 ! apo/le "h proce$s to po9t out ! special fitness ( ! great ,m$iator = t l(ty relation%ip4 ,x is gr\nd$ on ! fact t 9 ,him all fulness dwells4 ,obs]ve-- ,i4 ,! unique qualification ( ! great ,m$iator4--#a4 ,9 ,him all fulness dwells4 ,! h]etical tea*]s w\ld r$uce ,*ri/ to ! level ( an angelic m$iator1 a simple evolution f ! ,div9e nature1 & "o ( ! l9ks t b9d ! f9ite to ! inf9ite4 ,!y admitt$ !re 0 ! manife/ation ( ,div9e p[] & glory1 b t ?is 0 only occasional1 & n inh]5t4 ,! apo/le1 9 refut+ ?is1 ass]ts t ! pl5itude--! gr& totality ( ,deity--resid$ 9 ,*ri/1 n z a transi5t gue/1 b z a p]man5t & abid+ pres5ce4 ,all fulness4 ,well might ! pr(\nd & dev\t ,b5gel exclaim1 ,:o c fa?om ! dep? ( ?is subject8 ,9 ! m>vell\s p]son ( ,jesus !re is comb9$ all ! fulness ( humanity z well z ! fulness ( ,div9ity--all ! beauty1 dignity1 & excell5cy t repl5i% heav5 & e>?1 & adorn ! nature ( ,god & ( m54 ,x is a fulness t /&s relat$ to all ! int]e/s ( ! univ]se & c supply ! moral necessities ( all4 ,!re is a fulness ( wisdom to keep u f error1 fulness ( grace to pres]ve f apo/asy1 fulness ( joy to keep u f despair1 & fulness ( p[] to protect f all evil4 ,x p5etrates & fills ! va/ univ]se ( intellig5t be+s & girds x ) a radiant circle ( glory & felicity4 #b4 ,x is ! good pleasure ( ! ,fa!r t ?is fulness %\ld reside 9 ! ,son4--,= x pleas$ ! ,fa!r 7v]4 #ai74 ,x 0 ! w & purpose ( ,god ! ,fa!r t ,*ri/1 z ! ,m$iator1 %\ld1 9 ord] to accompli% ! great "w ( reconciliation1 be fill$ ) ! pl5itude ( all ,div9e & human excell5cies2 t ,he %\ld be ! gr&1 liv+1 unfail+ res]voir ( bless+ to ! :ole intellig5t univ]se4 ,! ,fa!r is n only 9 h>mony ) ! reconcil+ "w ( ! ,son1 b ! :ole m]ciful arrangem5t 0 f ! fir/ sugge/$1 plann$1 & appo9t$ by ,him4 ,! mov+ cause & f\ndation ( all sav+ grace ?r\gh ! ,son is ! good pleasure ( ! ,fa!r4 ,x is n ,8 good pleasure t any o!r ?an ,*ri/ %\ld be ! ,m$iator ( ! univ]se4 ,we %\ld nev] seek or ackn[l$ge any o!r4 ,,ii4 ,! reconcil+ "w ( ! great ,m$iator4--#a4 ,! nature ( ! reconciliation4 ,to reconcile unto ,himself 7v]4 #bj74 ,! ^w reconcile imports to re/ore "o to a /ate ( amity & fri5d%ip1 to *ange ! relations ( two p>ties sep>at$ ei!r by "o-sid$ or mutual enmity4 ,s9 places man at enmity ) ,god1 & exposes him to ! ,div9e opposition & ang]4 ,! cross ( ,*ri/1 by remov+ ! cause ( e/rangem5t1 op5s ! way ( reconciliation2 & ! p5it5t1 believ+ s\l is ?us re/or$ to ! ,div9e fav\r & fri5d%ip4 ,b ! ^w reconcile does n always presuppose ! exi/5ce ( op5 enmity2 &1 f ! g5]al drift ( ! v]se1 ! t]m %\ld be int]pret$ 9 ! mo/ lib]al s5se1 yet ) ! utmo/ caution & rev]5ce4 #b4 ,! ext5t ( ! reconciliation4--,to reconcile all ?+s unto ,himself1 :e!r !y be ?+s 9 e>? or ?+s 9 heav5 7v]4 #bj74 ,x 0 on ! e>? :]e ! enmities fir/ arose2 !re=e1 x is put fir/4 ,! humanity ( ,*ri/ br++ all creatures ar\nd x unites !m to ,god 9 a bond :i* nev] be=e exi/$--a bond :i* has its orig9 9 ! my/]y ( r$emption4 ,?us all ?+s 9 heav5 & e>? feel ! effect ( man's r5ovation4 ,9 ,*ri/1 ! great ,reconcil]1 meet & m]ge ! discordant elem5ts :i* s9 _h introduc$ 7see ,b5gel & ,eadie74 ,! false tea*]s aim$ at effect+ a p>tial reconciliation betwe5 ,god & man1 ?r\gh ! int]position ( angelic m$iators4 ,! apo/le speaks ( an absolute & complete reconciliation ( univ]sal nature to ,god1 effect$ ?r\gh ! m$iation ( ! inc>nate ,^w4 ,_! m$iators 7 ineffective because !y 7 nei!r human nor ,div9e4 ,! true ,m$iator mu/ be bo? human & ,div9e4 ,! :ole univ]se ( ?+s mat]ial1 z well z spiritual1 %all be re/or$ to h>mony ) ,god4 ,h[ f> ?is re/oration ( univ]sal nature may be subjective1 z involv$ 9 ! *ang$ p]ceptions ( man ?us br\ght into h>mony ) ,god1 & h[ f> x may h an objective & indep5d5t exi/5ce1 x 7 va9 to speculate 7,lightfoot74 ,) reg>d to ?is reconciliation1 we may safely say x includes1 ) mu* m t is too high = u to und]/&1 ! foll[+ tru?s3 7#a7 ,s9ful creatures on e>? are reconcil$ to ,god 9 ,*ri/4 ,= ! deg5]ate & guilty *ildr5 ( m5 !re is a ,reconcil] & a way ( reconciliation1 s t wra? is turn$ aside1 & fri5d%ip re/or$4 7#b7 ,s9ful & s9less or unfall5 creatures are reconcil$ to ea* o!r & br\ght toge!r aga9 9 ,*ri/4 ,b5gel says3 ,x is c]ta9 t ! angels1 ! fri5ds ( ,god1 7 ! enemies ( m5 :5 !y 7 9 a /ate ( ho/ility aga9/ ,god4 ,! discord & disunion introduc$ into ! moral univ]se by s9 are ov]come by ! ,"l ,jesus4 7#c7 ,s9less & unfall5 creatures are br\ght ne>] to ,god 9 ,*ri/1 &1 ?r\gh ,8 reconcil+ "w & ,8 inf9ite fulness ( grace1 are confirm$ = ev] 9 _! loyalty & love4 ,9 ,*ri/1 ! ,r$eem] & ,reconcil]1 !y h views ( ! ,div9e nature1 "*1 & glory !y nev] _h be=e1 & :i* !y c n[h]e else obta9 7,sp5ce74 ,x ne$$ su* a ,m$iator z ,jesus1 gift$ ) ! highe/ ,div9e & human p[]s1 to re/ore ! tone & h>mony ( a discordant univ]se1 & tune e creat$ _s to ! keynote ( sweete/ cele/ial music4 ,! true melody ( acceptable praise is le>n$ only 9 ! ard5t1 lov+ adoration ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,! means by :i* ! reconciliation is effect$4--,& hav+ made peace ?r\gh ! blood ( ,8 cross 7v]4 #bj74 ,to make peace is ! same ?+ z to reconcile2 & ! dea? ( ,*ri/--! %$d+ ( ,8 blood on ! cross--0 ! me?od by :i*1 9 ! inf9ite wisdom ( ,god1 ! peace-produc+ reconciliation is secur$4 ,x 0 ! volunt>y self-sacrifice ( ,himself on ! cross t con/itut$ ,jesus ! gr& reconcil+ ,m$iator ( ! univ]se4 ,all ?+s are ( ,god1 :o ha? reconcil$ u to ,himself by ,jesus ,*ri/ 7#b ,cor4 v4 #ah74 ,only by suff]+ c\ld suff]+ be assuag$2 only by dy+ c\ld dea? itself be conqu]$4 ,! cross is !re=e ! symbol ( peace1 ( p[]1 ( triumph4 ,!re ! law 0 fulfill$ & magnifi$1 ! integrity ( ! ,div9e p]fections v9dicat$1 ju/ice 0 satisfi$1 m]cy f\nd its mo/ b\nte\s outlet1 & love its cr[n+ joy4 ,! cross is ! s\rce ( e bless+ to ! fall52 ! c5tre r\nd :i* a disord]$ univ]se aga9 revolves 9 beaute\s ord] & rejoic+ h>mony2 ! load/one t draws ! trembl+ s9n] to ! ne$$ & unutt]able repose4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! great ,m$iator has e qualification = ,8 /up5d\s "w4 #b4 ,! reconciliation ( a disorganis$ univ]se is beyond ! p[] ( any subord9ate ag5t4 #c4 ,rebelli\s man c be re/or$ to peace ) ,god only z he yields himself up to ! great ,m$iator4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,! ,fulness ( ,*ri/-- ,i4 ,end[$ ) all ,div9e & human excell5cies4 ,,ii4 ,necess>y to accompli% ,8 reconcil+ "w4 ,,iii4 ,0 requir$ & approv$ by ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,*ri/ ! ,reconcil]-- ,i4 ,re/or$ ! fri5d%ip betwe5 ,god & man brok5 by s94 ,,ii4 ,accompli%$ ,8 "w by ! volunt>y sacrifice ( ,8 life4 ,,iii4 ,introduces h>mony into a disrupt$ univ]se4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ba1 #bb4 ,! ,p]sonal ,bless+s ( ,reconciliation4 ,hav+ %[n ! relation ( ,*ri/ to ,god1 to ! :ole creation1 & to ! ,*ur*1 & ,8 connection ) all moral be+s1 ! writ] n[ proce$s to po9t out ! relation ( ,*ri/ to individual man 9 deliv]+ him f ! fett]s ( s9 & op5+ up ! way ( reconciliation ) an outrag$ b lov+ ,deity4 ,9 ?is passage we h a description ( ! attitude ( s9ful man t[>ds ,god & ! me?od ( 8 re/oration4 ,we le>n t3-- ,i4 ,s9 has plac$ man 9 antagonism to ,god4--#a4 ,man is e/rang$ f ,god4 ,& y t 7 sometime ali5at$ 7v]4 #ba74 ,s9 sev]s ! s\l f ,god4 ,! pr9ciple ( cohesion--! consci\sness ( rectitude :i* ,god implant$ 9 man 9 8 s9less /ate--is weak5$1 & ! s9n]1 break+ away f ! c5tre ( all goodness1 drifts into an ev]-wid5+ & ev]-d>k5+ wild]ness ( ali5ation & evil4 ,s9 places man at an inf9ite di/ance f ,god1 leads him to %un ! ,div9e pres5ce & disreg>d ! ,div9e ov]tures4 ,a /ate ( ali5ation is a /ate ( dang]2 x is a /ate ( spiritual dea?2 & yet x is pa9ful to obs]ve h[ few 9 ?is /ate are consci\s ( _! awful p]il4 #b4 ,man is ho/ile to ,god4--,enemies 9 y\r m9d 7v]4 #ba74 ,! enmity foll[s f ! e/rangem5t1 & bo? h _! seat 9 ! m9d--9 ! orig9al & inmo/ =ce ( ! m9d :i* draws aft] x ! o!r faculties4 ,! m9d ( man opposes ! m9d ( ,god1 sets up a rival k+dom1 & organises an active rebellion aga9/ ! ,div9e ,rul]4 ,! c>nal m9d is enmity aga9/ ,god 7,rom4 viii4 #g74 ,if ! ho/ility is n always flagrantly op51 x is 9 ! m9d2 ! f\nta9 ( all s9 is !re4 ,to be a /rang] to ,god is to be an enemy ( ,god3 ,he t is n ) ,me is aga9/ ,me4 ,! s9n] is 8 own greate/ enemy4 ,x is a va9 ?+ to fight aga9/ ,god2 t]rible w be ! v5geance ,he w ere long wreak ^u ,8 enemies4 #c4 ,man's e/rangem5t & ho/ility are evid5t 9 8 actions4--,by wick$ works 7v]4 #ba74 ,man is /imulat$ by 8 s9ful m9d to p]petrate ! mo/ outrage\s acts ( rebellion aga9/ ,god1 & to indulge 9 ! mo/ fi5di% cruelty t[>ds 8 fell[-man4 ,b !re are wick$ works t may n figure 9 ! crim9al columns ( ! newspap]s1 nor be detect$ by ! mo/ vigilant wat*]4 ,to *]i% envy1 hatr$1 malice1 & all un*>itabl5ess is equally he9\s 9 ! sight ( ,god1 & an unmi/akable evid5ce ( ho/ility t[>ds ,him4 ,s9 conceiv$ 9 ! m9d w1 soon] or lat]1 manife/ itself 9 action4 ,,ii4 ,man is reconcil$ to ,god 9 ,*ri/4--#a4 ,! di/+ui%$ bless+4 ,yet n[ ha? ,he reconcil$ 7v]4 #ba74 ,to effect ?is all t is necess>y is to p]suade ! s9n] to cease 8 rebellion & submit to ,god4 ,9 ,*ri/ ,god is reconcil$ to ! s9n]2 !re is no ne$ to p]suade ,him4 ,he is love2 ! s9n] is enmity4 ,he is light2 ! s9n] is d>kness4 ,he is nigh unto ! s9n]1 b ! s9n] is af> (f4 ,! great object is to de/roy ! s9n]'s enmity1 t he may h ,div9e love2 br+ him f d>kness into ,div9e light2 br+ him f 8 evil works nigh unto ,god1 & reconciliation is ! result 7,biblical ,museum74 ,! amity exi/+ betwe5 ! s\l & ,god1 & :i* s9 _h int]rupt$1 is n[ re/or$4 ,de> z are ! fri5d%ips ( e>?1 none c equal fri5d%ip ) ,god4 ,! calls a worm ,8 fri5d1 ,he calls ,himself my ,god2 ,& ,he %all save me to ! end ,?r\gh ,jesu's blood4 ,! l(tie/ communion ( ! s\l ) ,god is r5ew$4 ,9 ?is ! s\l f9ds its /r5g?1 consolation1 life1 rapture4 ,h[ mu* does t man lose ^: he>t is n reconcil$ to ,god8 #b4 ,! graci\s m$ium ( ! bless+4--,9 ! body ( ,8 fle% ?r\gh dea? 7v]4 #bb74 ,! apo/le "h ref]s 9 ! mo/ explicit t]ms to ! suff]+s & dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/ & %[s t ! great "w ( reconciliation 0 effect$ 9 ,8 body1 & ?r\gh dea?1 = t body 0 crucifi$ & actually di$4 ,! apo/le p]haps aim$ at correct+ c]ta9 pseudo-spirituali/ic notions reg>d+ ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 busily propagat$ by ! false tea*]s2 "s ( :om held t ,*ri/ 0 an angelic emanation :i* animat$ ! man ,jesus = a "t & )drew f ,him be=e ,he suff]$4 ,:ile ma9ta9+ ! prop] deity & glory ( ,*ri/'s nature1 ! apo/le pla9ly indicates t ! ,div9e me?od ( reconciliation 0 by ! inc>nation & sacrificial dea? ( ,*ri/4 ,he ?us exalts ! significance & value ( ! dea? ( ,*ri/4 ,reconciliation 0 n accompli%$ by ! faultless example ( ,*ri/'s life or ! sup]nal wisdom ( ,8 tea*+1 b by ,8 crucifixion & dea?4 ,! cross1 ) its unfa?omable my/]y1 is to !m t p]i% fooli%ness2 b to !m t believe x is /ill ! p[] & wisdom ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,! ,div9e purpose 9 reconciliation is to promote man's highe/ bless$ness4--,! magnific5ce ( ! believ]'s future c>e] w be 9 m>k$ contra/ ) ! obscurity & imp]fection ( ! pres5t2 b ev5 9 ?is life he is lift$ by ! reconcil+ grace ( ,god to a high /&>d ( moral excell5ce4 ,! t]ms "h employ$1 :ile ref]r+ to ! same spiritual /ate1 del9eate its diff]5t aspects4 #a4 ,! highe/ bless$ness ( man consi/s 9 8 moral purity4--,to pres5t y holy 7v]4 #bb74 ,?is %[s ! condition ( ! s\l 9 relation to ,god2 x is freely (f]$ to ,him z a liv+ sacrifice2 ! inw>d consci\sness is :olly consecrat$ to ! p]man5t indwell+ ( ! ,holy ,"o2 e ?\ght1 affection1 & aspiration ( ! s\l is hall[$2 ! :ole man is enri*$1 ennobl$1 & radiant ) a holy "*4 #b4 ,! highe/ bless$ness ( man consi/s 9 8 p]sonal blamelessness4--,unblameable 7v]4 #bb74 ,?is aspect ( "* has ref]5ce to "o's self2 x is ! developm5t 9 ! outw>d life ( ! purity & consecration ( ! he>t2 x is a sacrificial t]m & means )\t blemi%4 ,! s\l is inspir$ ) a s5se ( integrity1 & ( always act+ = ! be/4 ,:5 ,socrates 0 ask$1 j be=e 8 trial1 :y he did n prep>e himself = 8 def5ce1 he calmly answ]$1 ,i h be5 do+ no?+ else all my life4 ,a noble1 blameless life is its own def5ce4 #c4 ,! highe/ bless$ness ( man consi/s 9 8 fre$om f c5sure4--,unreproveable 9 ,8 sight 7v]4 #bb74 ,?is feature ( a holy "* has ref]5ce to o!rs4 ,if man ?us purifi$ & bless$ c be> ! pi]c+ glance ( ,him ^: scrut9y no defect c escape1 8 "* is un*all5geable4 ,to be accept$ & approv$ ( ,god places him beyond ! accusations ( man or demon2 ! subtle ins9uations ( ! ,great ,accus] are p[]less to hurt4 ,x is ,god t ju/ifie?2 :o is he t condemne?8 ,to be holy1 unblameable1 & unreproveable 9 ! sight ( ,god is to enjoy ! highe/ hon\r & complete/ bliss4 ,?is is ! ultimate result ( reconciliation 9 ,*ri/4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,s9 is ! great foe ( ,god & man4 #b4 ,! dea? ( ,*ri/ is ! means ( reconcil+ s9ful man to ,god4 #c4 ,! aim ( reconciliation is to produce an irreproa*able "*4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,reconciliation by ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,e/rangem5t4--#a4 ,! cause--by wick$ works4 #b4 ,! result--n m]ely t ,god is angry1 b we h become enemies to ,god4 ,,ii4 ,reconciliation4--#a4 ,*ri/ has reconcil$ man to ,god4 #b4 ,he ha? reconcil$ man to man4 #c4 ,he ha? reconcil$ man to ,himself4 #d4 ,he ha? reconcil$ man to duty4--,rob]tson4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,hol9ess ! ,supreme ,end ( ,reconciliation4 ,i4 ,hol9ess an inw>d /ate & an outw>d result4--,holy1 unblameable & unreproveable4 ,,ii4 ,hol9ess alone c satisfy ,god4--,9 ,8 sight4 ,,iii4 ,hol9ess is ! f9al completion ( ! s\l4--,to pres5t y4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #bc4 ,! ,condition ( ,man's ,f9al ,bless$ness4 ,! ripe/ fruits c only be produc$ & ga!r$ by c>eful & unremitt+ culture2 s1 ! enjoym5t ( ! f9al bless+s ( reconciliation is condition$ ^u cont9u$ allegiance to ! ,gospel & ! dilig5t practice ( its precepts4 ,we are taught 9 ?is v]se t ! ultimate pres5tation to ,god ( a p]fectly holy & blameless "* dep5ds ^u ! believ]'s firm & p]sev]+ atta*m5t to ! ,gospel4 ,obs]ve-- ,i4 ,man's f9al bless$ness dep5ds ^u 8 unsw]v+ cont9uance 9 ! fai?4--,! fai? is a compreh5sive t]m2 x is inclusive ( all ! great sav+ tru?s ( ! ,gospel1 & ( man's _m-sid$ relation to !m4 ,!re is impli$3 #a4 ,a cont9uance 9 ! doctr9es ( ! fai?4--,:at a man believes has a p[]ful influ5ce 9 m\ld+ 8 "*4 ,! tru?s submitt$ to our fai? %$ light ^u matt]s ( transc5d5t import & wor?4 ,! baffl$ & inquir+ m9d1 /ra9+ ) pa9ful eag]ness aft] light1 f9ds its satisfaction & re/ amid ! soo?+ radiance ( reveal$ tru?4 ,9 return+ & re/ %all ye be sav$ 7,isa4 xxx4 #ae74 ,unbelief lures ! s\l f its re/ful confid5ce1 sets x adrift amid/ ! cross curr5ts ( bewild]m5t & d\bt1 & exposes x to moral %ipwreck & irrevocable loss4 ,! s\l's et]nal safety is ensur$1 n by an infatuat$ devotion to m]e op9ions ab\t c]ta9 dogmas1 b by an intellig5t1 firm1 & con/ant fai? 9 ,div9e v]ities4 #b4 ,a cont9uance 9 ! pr(ession ( ! fai?4--,! believ] is a witness = ! tru?2 & x is an imp]ative duty to be> te/imony = ,*ri/ be=e ! _w 7,rom4 x4 #i1 #aj74 ,?is is done :5 we unite 9 fell[%ip & s]vice ) ! ext]nal ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ on e>?4 ,! ,*ur*1 z ! repres5tative ( ,*ri/1 witnesses = ,him 9 ! life & conduct ( its individual memb]s4 ,!re is no?+ b9d+ z to ! special =m ?is witness-be>+ %\ld take 9 ea* p>ticul> case2 nor is any man compell$1 = ! sake ( pr(ession1 to w$ himself to any p>ticul> bran* ( ! ,*ur* ca?olic4 ,!re may be reasons t r5d] x ju/ifiable1 & ev5 necess>y1 = a man to sev] himself f any giv5 religi\s community & jo9 ano!r2 b on no conceivable gr\nd c he be lib]at$ f ! duty ( an op5 pr(ession ( 8 fai? 9 ,*ri/2 8 future acceptability to ,god h+es on 8 fidelity 9 ?is duty 7,matt4 x4 #cb74 #c4 ,a cont9uance 9 ! practice ( ! fai?4--,fai? supplies ! motive & rule ( all "r conduct4 ,! te/ ( all preceptive enactm5t & pr(ession is 9 ! life4 ,! ,*ri/ian "* is develop$ & p]fect$1 n by believ+ or pr(ess+1 b by do+ ! w ( ,god4 ,! rew>ds ( ! future w be di/ribut$ accord+ to our de$s 7,rom4 ii4 #f-aj74 #d4 ,cont9uance 9 ! fai? mu/ be p]man5t4--,gr\nd$ & settl$4 ,! edifice1 to be durable1 mu/ be well f\nd$1 t x may settle into a /ate ( firmness & solidity2 s fai?1 9 ord] to survive ! /orms & temptations ( ?is _w1 & p>ticipate 9 ! promis$ good ( ! future1 mu/ be securely gr\nd$ & settl$ 9 ! tru?4 ,9 ord] to p]man5cy 9 ! fai?1 ! tru? mu/ be--7#a7 ,appreh5d$ intellig5tly4 7#b7 ,embrac$ cordially4 7#c7 ,ma9ta9$ c\rage\sly4 ,,ii4 ,man's f9al bless$ness dep5ds ^u 8 un*ang+ adh]5ce to ! ,gospel hope4--#a4 ,! ,gospel reveals a bright future4 ,x inspires ! hope ( ! resurrection ( ! body1 & ( ! glorification ( x & ! s\l toge!r 9 ! et]nal life ( ! future4 ,fai? & hope are insep>ably l9k$ toge!r2 !y mutually succ\r & su/a9 ea* o!r2 !y rise or fall toge!r4 ,hope is ! unque/ion+ expectation ( ! fruition ( ^? ?+s :i* we /eadily believe4 ,x is comp>$ to an an*or1 :i*1 ca/ )9 ! veil1 fa/5$ & gr\nd$ 9 heav51 holds our vessel firm & /eady amid ! agitations & /orms ( life's tempe/u\s sea4 ,! ,gospel is ! only s\rce ( g5u9e1 dea?less hope2 all hopes gr\nd$ else:]e )] & p]i%4 #b4 ,! ,gospel to be effectual mu/ come 9 contact ) ! individual m9d4--,:i* ye h he>d4 ,epaphras _h decl>$ to !m ! ,div9e message4 ,x _h be5 br\ght to !m2 !y _h n s\ght x4 ,hav+ he>d & receiv$ ! ,gospel1 to rel9qui% its bless+s w\ld be inexcusable & ungrateful4 ,9 "s way1 ei!r by direct prea*+ or o!rwise1 ! ,gospel mu/ come to man4 ,!re is no p[] ( moral re=mation 9 ! human he>t itself2 ! g]m9ant pr9ciple ( a bett] life mu/ come f )\t2 x is convey$ 9 ! ,gospel ^w4 #c4 ,! ,gospel is adapt$ to univ]sal man4--,:i* 0 prea*$ to e creature :i* is "u heav54 ,already x _h spread into e "p ( ! !n kn[n _w1 & its p[] 0 felt 9 e prov9ce ( ! ,roman empire4 ,! f9e prophetic in/9ct ( ! apo/le saw ! univ]sal t5d5cy ( ! ,gospel1 &1 9 _s1 anticipat$ ! fulfilm5t ( its g5]\s mission4 ,8 motive is to emphasise ! univ]sality ( ! un*angeable ,gospel :i* is (f]$ )\t res]ve to all alike1 & to appeal to its publicity & progress z ! cr$5tial & gu>antee ( its tru?4 ,x is adapt$ to all m52 x proclaims its message 9 all l&s & is de/9$ to w9 ! _w to ,*ri/4 ,! fai? & hope ( ! believ] are bas$1 n ^u ! unc]ta9 decl>ations ( false tea*]s1 b ^u t ,gospel1 :i* is un*angeable 9 its "* & univ]sal 9 its appeal & adaptability to humanity2 a /rong reason is ?us furni%$ = p]sonal /eadfa/ness4 #d4 ,! ,gospel inve/$ ! apo/le ) an (fice ( high au?ority4--,:]e( ,i ,paul am made a m9i/]4 ,paul p>ticipat$ 9 ! bless+s ( ! ,gospel2 he _h felt its trans=m+ p[]1 & f 8 p]sonal exp]i5ce ( its preci\sness c\ld1 ) ! great] assurance & =ce1 exhort ! ,colossians to cont9ue 9 ! fai?4 ,b 9 addition to ?is ! ,gospel 0 committ$ to ! apo/le z a sacr$ tru/ & = fai?ful m9i/ration2 & :ile dwell+ on ! broad *>ity ( ! ,gospel z involv+ ! (f] ( grace to ! ,g5tiles1 he is impress$ ) ! dignity & responsibility ( 8 (fice z he int]jects1 some:at abruptly1 b ) exquisite mode/y1 ! words1 ,:]e( ,i ,paul am made a m9i/]4 ,x has be5 said ( man t he is ! prie/ & int]pret] ( nature2 t x is 8 function to obs]ve & te/ ph5om5a & int]pret ! laws t gov]n ! mat]ial _w4 ,ano!r writ] has said t man is ! organ ( revelation = ! ,godhead4 ,god c f9d no adequate =m ( revelation = ,himself 9 ! imp]sonal =ces ( nature2 only ?r\gh a be+ 9 ,8 own image c ,he unfold to ! univ]se ,8 adorable "*4 ,b ! highe/ (fice to :i* man c be elevat$ is to be a m9i/rant ( ,gospel light & grace to 8 fell[-man4 #e4 ,!re is an impli$ possibility ( rel9qui%+ our hold ( ! ,gospel hope4--,be n mov$ away f ! hope ( ! ,gospel4 ,! words d n necess>ily imply d\bt1 b sugge/ ! necessity = con/ant circumspection1 vigilance1 & c>e4 ,! multiplicity & fulness ( our bless+ may prove a sn>e to u2 prosp]ity tempts u to relax wat*fulness1 & we are 9 dang] ( becom+ a prey to ! wiles ( ! wick$ "o4 ,our ret5tion ( ! ,gospel hope is r5d]$ immovable by con/ant wait+ ^u ,god 9 f]v5t pray]1 by a gr[+ acqua9tance ) ! ,^w ( promise1 by cont9ually anticipat+ 9 ?\ght ! bliss ( ! future4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,gospel provides ! sure/ basis = fai? & hope4 #b4 ,man's ultimate bless$ness dep5ds on 8 cont9u$ fidelity4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #bd4 ,! ,joy ( ,suff]+ = ! ,*ur*4 ,a /olid indiff]5ce to suff]+ & a h]oic endurance ( ! same 7 n unkn[n to ! anci5t pagans2 b x is ,*ri/ianity alone t has taught u to rejoice 9 afflictions2 x supplies an ec/asy ( emotion t r5d]s u oblivi\s = ! "t be+ ( encompass+ trials4 ,! apo/le1 z he pond]$ ov] ! mighty "w ( reconciliation1 & z he caught a glimpse ( ! amaz+ ext5t ( ,div9e m]cy1 c\ld n b rejoice ev5 9 8 suff]+s4 ,9 ?is v]se he expresses 8 joy t1 9 suff]+ = ! ,*ur*1 he supplem5ts t :i* 0 lack+ 9 ! afflictions ( ,*ri/4 ,obs]ve-- ,i4 ,! repres5tative "* ( ! apo/le's suff]+s4--#a4 ,! apo/le repres5t$ ! suff]+ ,savi\r4 ,! afflictions ( ,*ri/4 ,we are n to suppose t ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ 7 incomplete 9 !mselves or 9 _! value z con/itut+ a suffici5t atonem5t4 ,! passion ( ,*ri/ 0 ! "o full1 p]fect1 & suffici5t sacrifice1 oblation1 & satisfaction = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w4 ,9 ?is s5se !re c\ld be no defici5cy 9 ,*ri/'s suff]+s1 = ,*ri/'s suff]+s be+ diff]5t 9 k9d f ^? ( ,8 s]vants1 ! two are incomm5surable4 ,nei!r ! apo/le nor any o!r c\ld repres5t ! expiatory & sacrificial aspect ( ! ,r$eem]'s suff]+s4 ,b :ile ,8 p]sonal suff]+s are ov]1 ,8 afflictions 9 ,8 p /ill cont9ue4 ,he s ?or\ghly id5tifies ,himself ) !m t _! trials1 sorr[s1 p]secutions1 & afflictions become ,8 own4 ,! apo/le repres5t$ ! suff]+ ,savi\r 9 :at he endur$ = ,*ri/ & ! ,*ur*4 ,?us1 he decl>$ to ! ,cor9?ians1 ,! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ ab\nd 9 u4 ,! ,*ur* to-day is ! repres5tative ( ! suff]+ ,savi\r1 & s completely is ,he id5tifi$ ) ,8 p t ,he endures 9 !m ! pangs ( hung] & ?ir/1 %>es _! sickness & imprisonm5t1 & reckons e act ( k9dness done to !m z done to ,himself 7,matt4 xxv474 #b4 ,! suff]+s ( ! apo/le supplem5t$ :at 0 lack+ 9 ! afflictions ( ,*ri/4--,& fill up t :i* is beh9d ( ! afflictions ( ,*ri/ 9 my fle%4 ,9 h>mony ) ! repres5tative "* ( ! ,*ur*1 we c und]/& h[ ! afflictions ( e sa9t & m>tyr d supplem5t ! afflictions ( ,*ri/4 ,e age ( ! ,*ur* has its measure ( suff]+4 ,! ,*ur* is built up by repeat$ acts ( self-d5ial 9 successive individuals & successive g5]ations4 ,!y cont9ue ! "w :i* ,*ri/ began4 ,!y be> _! "p1 & supplem5t :at is defici5t 9 ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ 7#b ,cor4 i4 #g2 ,phil4 iii4 #aj74 ,z an apo/le1 ,paul 0 a repres5tative man1 & 8 %>e 9 fill+ up :at 0 want+ 9 ^! afflictions 0 consid]able4 ,9 8 own fle% he bore unexampl$ h>d%ip1 indignities1 & di/ress4 ,9 lab\rs m abundant1 9 /ripes above measure1 9 prison m frequ5t1 9 dea?s (t4 ,! great ,head ( ! ,*ur* 0 made p]fect ?r\gh suff]+2 s mu/ ! body be 9 all its relations & developm5t4 ,?r\gh tribulation1 m or less evid5t & int5se1 we mu/ ent] ! k+dom4 ,suff]+ 9 itself has no virtue to elevate moral "*2 x is effective to ?is end only z x t5ds to fill up t :i* is beh9d ( ! afflictions ( ,*ri/1 only z x is borne = ,*ri/1 & 9 ! ,_s ( ,*ri/4 ,! great ,m$iator suff]$ to effect our salvation2 & ,8 p1 on _! "p1 fill up ! suff]+ ne$$ = ! p]fection ( _! spiritual life & = ! full display ( ! ,div9e glory4 ,,ii4 ,! vic>i\s "* ( ! apo/le's suff]+s4--,= ,8 body's sake1 :i* is ! ,*ur*4 ,! great] "p ( ! suff]+ ( ! believ] 9 ?is _w is vic>i\s--is endur$ on behalf ( o!rs4 ,x is ?us we mo/ ne>ly approa* ! _s & example ( ,*ri/4 ,/4 ,paul1 z ! pione] mission>y1 ! wise & edify+ in/ructor1 ! dilig5t & anxi\s ov]se]1 occupi$ a prom95t & important position among ! ,*ur*es1 & 8 suff]+s on _! behalf w\ld b5efit !m 9 _m ways4 #a4 ,! apo/le's suff]+s = ! ,*ur* confirm$ ! fai? ( h] conv]ts4--,?\s&s are %y 9 embrac+ ,*ri/ianity1 because !y %r9k f ! suff]+ x seems to involve2 ?\s&s m retire f ! ,*ri/ian pr(ession = ! same reason4 ,an example l t ( ,paul's--a man pr(\ndly s9c]e1 int5sely e>ne/1 calm & unmov$ by ! /\te/ opposition1 & triumphant amid acute/ suff]+s--enc\rages ! timid & /r5g!ns & confirms ! tempt$ & wav]+4 #b4 ,! apo/le's suff]+s 7 = ! consolation ( ! ,*ur*4--,writ+ to ! ,cor9?ians1 he says3 ,:e!r we be afflict$1 x is = y\r consolation & salvation4 ,suff]+ makes u m capable ( sympa?is+ ) o!rs4 ,great he>ts c only be made by great tr\bles4 ,! spade ( tr\ble digs ! res]voir ( com=t deep] & makes m room = ! wat] ( consolation4 ,! ri*e/ ano9t+ ( ,div9e com=t is be/[$ 9 ! mom5t ( sev]e/ suff]+1 & ! consolation ( "o is ! consolation ( _m4 ,:5 ,mr4 ,james ,ba9ham1 :o suff]$ "u ! reign ( ,h5ry ,,viii41 0 9 ! mid/ ( ! flames :i* _h half consum$ 8 arms & legs1 he said al\d3 ,oh1 ye ,papi/s1 ye look = miracles1 & "h n[ y may see a miracle2 = 9 ?is fire ,i feel no m pa9 ?an if ,i 7 9 a b$ ( d[n1 b x is to me a b$ ( roses6 #c4 ,! apo/le's suff]+s = ! ,*ur* t5d$ to promote h] increase4--,! m ! ,egyptians afflict$ ! ,hebrews ! m !y multipli$ & grew4 ,! devil's way ( ext+ui%+ goodness is ,god's way ( advanc+ x4 ,! apo/le c\ld te/ify1 9 ! mid/ ( 8 suff]+s1 t ! ?+s :i* h happ5$ to me h fall5 out r unto ! fur!rance ( ! gospel4 ,suff]+ seals ! ^w spok5 ) a sacr$ & impressive significance4 ,_m a conv]t has be5 won to ! tru? by ! irresi/ible example ( a suff]+ life4 ,,iii4 ,! high-ton$ _s ( ! apo/le's suff]+s4--,:o n[ rejoice 9 my suff]+ = y4 ,nature %r9ks f suff]+4 ,x is altoge!r above nature to triumph 9 suff]+4 ,x is ,*ri/ianity alone t lifts ! _s into ! tranquil region ( pati5t endurance & inspires u ) joy 9 tribulation4 ,x is n a love ( suff]+ = its own sake--n a mad1 morbid crav+ = ! gha/ly hon\rs ( a self-s\ght m>tyrdom2 b !re is a nameless *>m ab\t ! tru?s ( ,*ri/ianity t exalts ! m9d1 ?rills ! s\l1 & transmutes sorr[ into joy4 ,paul 0 imprison$ at ,rome1 b\nd 9 a *a9 = ! ,gospel1 :5 he wrote ?is epi/le2 b z ! ?\ghts sugge/$ by 8 !me grew 9 full-orb$ magnific5ce be=e 8 m5tal vision--z he contemplat$ ! lavi% weal? ( ,god's m]cy 9 ! call ( ! ,g5tiles :o con/itut$ ! great] portion ( ! _w's population--& z he saw all ! glory ( be+ all[$ to %>e1 & ev5 to supplem5t1 ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 he rose above ! consid]ation ( 8 own p]sonal trials1 & 9 a sudd5 outbur/ ( ?anksgiv+ c\ld exclaim1 ,n[ ,i rejoice 9 my suff]+s = y4 ,let u n rep9e at our afflictions4 ,n only is our own s\l *a/5$ & purifi$2 b e pang1 e te>1 e trial 9 our lot1 is a contribution to ! fill+ up ( t :i* is /ill beh9d 9 ! afflictions ( ,*ri/4 ,x baptises suff]+ ) a new mean+1 & arrays x 9 a new dignity1 :5 x is view$ z a gr& means ( promot+ ! p]fection1 ! purity1 & unfad+ glory ( ! :ole ,*ur*4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,x is an unspeakable hon\r to suff] = ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,! p]sonal exp]i5ce ( ! grace ( ,*ri/ r5d]s suff]+ = ,him a joy4 #c4 ,! glory ( ! future w outweigh all we h suff]$ = ! ,*ur* bel[4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #be-bg4 ,! ,pre-em95t ,hon\r & ,sublime ,!me ( ! ,*ri/ian ,m9i/ry4 ,! highe/ dignity & mo/ solemn responsibility are conf]r$ on man :5 he is entru/$ ) ! m9i/ration ( ,god's ,^w4 ,x is ! inf9ite condesc5sion ( ,god t we h ?is treasure 9 e>!n vessels4 ,he :o1 9 ! ex]cise ( ,8 un*all5geable wisdom1 calls man to ?is "w1 c alone inspire & end[ him ) ! necess>y intellectual & moral fitness = ! awful *>ge4 ,9 ^! v]ses we le>n t ! apo/le 0 appo9t$ a m9i/] ( ! ,*ur*--a /ew>d 9 ,god's h\sehold--*>g$ to prea* )\t res]ve ! :ole ,gospel ( ,god1 to disp5se to ! ,g5tiles ! /ores :i* ,8 b\ntiful grace provid$4 ,note3-- ,i4 ,! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry is a ,div9e in/itution4--#a4 ,! true m9i/] is ,div9ely commission$4 ,:]e( ,i am made a m9i/]1 accord+ to ! disp5sation ( ,god :i* is giv5 to me = y 7v]4 #be74 ,! ^w disp5sation involves ! idea ( /ew>d%ip4 ,god gov]ns ,8 ,*ur*1 n z a tyrant1 :o rules :at is n 8 own2 n z a mon>*1 :o kn[s n a ?\s&? "p ( 8 subjects2 b z a fa!r1 :o kn[s1 loves1 & provides = 8 own *ildr54 ,! apo/le 0 entru/$ ) a /ew>d%ip 9 ,god's h\sehold2 he 0 a /ew>d ( ! my/]ies ( ,god4 ,he receiv$ ! (fice f ,god4 ,?is inve/$ x ) ! highe/ dignity2 yet he 0 ! m9i/] ( ! ,*ur*1 & x 0 8 joy to s]ve x1 :atev] might be ! lab\r1 sacrifice1 or suff]+ entail$4 ,! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry is n a lord%ip1 b a /ew>d%ip2 ! m9i/] is solemnly commission$ ( ,god to ma9ta91 def5d1 & disp5se ! tru? t saves & edifies4 ,!re are mom5ts :5 ! m9i/] c d]ive /imulus & c\rage = 8 "w only by fall+ back ^u ! irrefutable fact ( 8 ,div9e call4 #b4 ,! true m9/] is *>g$ ) ! mo/ complete proclamation ( ! ,div9e ,^w4--,to fulfil ! ^w ( ,god 7v]4 #be7--to prea* fully1 to give its mo/ complete developm5t to4 ,! apo/le _h decl>$ ! ,gospel 9 all its dep? & bread? ( mean+1 its weal? ( bless+1 & amplitude ( revelation4 ,he _h proclaim$ x 9 e direction1 9 h>mony ) 8 insight into its univ]sal fitness & suffici5cy4 ,fulfil implies ! figure ( a measure to be fill$4 ,! true m9i/] is emp[]$ to prea* ! ,^w ( ,god 9 all ! fulness ( its int]nal import1 & 9 accord ) ! univ]sality ( its outw>d purpose4 ,:e!r palatable or unpalatable1 he mu/ n %un to decl>e ev]y:]e ! :ole c\nsel ( ,god4 ,! fulness !re is 9 ,*ri/ & ! urg5t ne$s ( humanity alike dem& ?is4 ,,ii4 ,! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry deals ) a !me ( pr(\nd significance & ineffable wor?4--#a4 ,x is designat$ a my/]y4 ,ev5 ! my/]y :i* ha? be5 hid f ages & f g5]ations 7v]4 #bf74 ,my/]y 9 ! ,scripture s5se does n mean some?+ actually incompreh5sible1 b some?+ conceal$ or unkn[n until x please ,god to reveal x2 some?+ beyond ! human m9d to discov] = itself1 & :i* c only be atta9$ by ,div9e aid4 ,! my/]y compreh5d$ two lead+ features--! ,div9e purpose 9 sav+ man ?r\gh a suff]+ & crucifi$ ,savi\r1 & ! free admission ( ! ,g5tiles on equal t]ms ) ! ,jews to ! privileges ( ! cov5ant4 ,unlike ! hea!n my/]ies1 :i* 7 conf9$ to a n>r[ circle1 ! ,*ri/ian my/]y is freely communicat$ to all4 ,! my/]y 0 conceal$ f ! ages1 :i* may be ref]r$ to ! angels2 & f ! g5]ations1 :i* may be ref]r$ to m54 ,?\gh fa9tly %ad[$ 9 types & figures1 ! tru? w\ld nev] h be5 discov]$ by man4 ,9 ! revelation ( ! my/]y ! apo/le applaud$ ! lavi% weal? ( ! ,div9e goodness4 ,! ,gospel is /ill a my/]y to ! unconv]t$4 #b4 ,x is a my/]y unveil$ to ^? :o are morally fitt$ to und]/& x4--,b n[ is made manife/ to ,8 sa9ts 7v]4 #bf74 ,god *ose ,8 own "t = mak+ kn[n ! my/]y ( ! ,gospel4 ,l all ! ,div9e proc$ures1 ! developm5t 0 gradual1 increas+ 9 cle>ness & complet5ess z ! fulness ( "t approa*$2 t "t embrac$ ! adv5t ( ! inc>nate ,son ( ,god1 ,8 asc5sion & en?ronem5t 9 heav51 & ! desc5t ( ! reveal+ ,_s4 ,x is an axiom 9 optics t ! eye only sees :at x br+s ) x ! p[] to see2 & x is equally true 9 spiritual ?+s t ! s\l compreh5ds ! revelation ( ,god only z x is prep>$ & fitt$ by ! good ,_s4 ,! holi] ! organ ( ,div9e revelation1 ! cle>] ! vision4 ,x 0 n to ! dignit>ies ( imp]ial ,rome or ! rul+ p[]s ( ,judea1 b to humble %eph]ds t ! tid+s ( ! ,savi\r's adv5t 7 fir/ ann\nc$2 n to ! ari/ocracy ( ,ph>isaic or ,sadducean intellect1 b to ! pla91 unlett]$1 believ+ fi%]m5 ( ,galilee t ! full glory ( salvation by ,*ri/ 0 disclos$4 ,augu/9e has said1 ,illit]ate m5 rise & seize heav51 :ile we1 ) all our le>n+1 are roll+ 9 ! fil? ( s94 #c4 ,! revelation ( ! my/]y 0 an act ( ! ,div9e w4--,to :om ,god w\ld make kn[n 7v]4 #bg74 ,!re 0 no?+ impell+ ,him to unfold ?is my/]y b ,8 own good pleasure4 ,x 0 ,8 sov]eign w to disclose to ! humble & dev\t1 r ?an to ! pr\d & self-suffici5t1 ! wondr\s praise & glory ( ! ,gospel4 ,! mo/ s9c]e seek] aft] hol9ess c\ld n ( himself discov] ! my/]y4 ,b ?\gh made kn[n 9 its ri*] spiritual developm5ts only to ! good1 ! good pleasure ( ,god has put ! k ( x )9 ! rea* ( all4 #d4 ,! revelation ( ! my/]y end[$ humanity ) a va/ inh]itance ( moral weal?4--,:at is ! ri*es ( ! glory ( ?is my/]y 7v]4 #bg74 ,! t]ms employ$ seem inadequate to convey ! mean+ int5d$4 ,x is impossible fully to expla9 or illu/rate ! sublime tru?s !y indicate4 ,! ,gospel is a my/]y full ( glory--a glory unique1 respl5d5t1 unsurpassable2 & ?is glory is d[]$ ) ri*es1 abundant1 inexhau/ible1 & ,div9e4 ,! ri*es ( ! glory appe> 9 ! manife/ation ( ! nature & attributes ( ,god :i* ! my/]y supplies1 & also 9 ! moral weal? t has desc5d$ ^u man4 ,"h is ! mo/ lavi% provision = ! salvation ( s9ful & p]i%+ humanity--an inh]itance ( imp]i%able bliss4 7#a7 ,?is inh]itance enri*$ ! mo/ ne$y4 ,x 0 exhibit$ among ! ,g5tiles 7v]4 #bg74 ,! ,jews 7 ! *ildr5 ( promise & possess$ e religi\s privilege2 ! ,g5tiles 7 ! *ildr5 ( m]cy1 & nev] d>$ to dream ( enjoy+ ! bless+s ( ! ,gospel4 ,9 ! revelation ( ! my/]y to !m1 ! disp5sation ( grace a*iev$ its greate/ triumphs & display$ its transc5d5t glory4 ,"h1 too1 0 its weal?1 = x ov]fl[$ all b>ri]s ( ca/e or race4 ,judaism 0 begg>ly 9 comp>ison1 s9ce its treasures suffic$ only = a few4 ,! glory ( ! ,gospel 0 nev] s brilliant z 9 ! moral trans=mations x effect$ among ! degrad$ ,g5tiles4 7#b7 ,?is inh]itance includes ! hope inspir$ by ! indwell+ ,*ri/4 ,:i* is ,*ri/ 9 y1 ! hope ( glory 7v]4 #bg74 ,! my/]y ( ! ,gospel beg9s & ends 9 ,*ri/1 & ,*ri/ is 9 e believ] ! hope ( glory4 ,only 9 ,*ri/ c we hope = ! highe/ glory1 & 9 ,him we infallibly f9d all ! bless$ness we c enjoy 9 ?is _w or expect 9 ! future4 ,9 ,him we h "h z se$ :at we %all h 9 ,him !re z h>ve/4 ,ev5 n[ we sit !re 9 ,him & %all sit ) ,him 9 ! end4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry involves solemn responsibilities4 #b4 ,! transc5d5t !me ( ! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry is ,div9ely reveal$4 #c4 ,p]sonal exp]i5ce ( ! grace ( ,god end[s man ) ! cle>e/ insight into its my/]y1 & ! mo/ satisfy+ possession ( its spiritual ri*es4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #be-bg4 ,! ,glory ( ! ,gospel-- ,i4 ,a my/]y once hidd51 b n[ reveal$ 7v]s4 #bf1 #bg74 ,,ii4 ,enri*es all nations ) moral bless+s4 ,,iii4 ,is entru/$ to ,div9ely au?oris$ mess5g]s to make kn[n 7v]s4 #be1 #bg74 ,v]4 #bg4 ,*ri/ 9 y ! ,hope ( ,glory4 ,i4 ,:at x implies ( pres5t exp]i5ce4--#a4 ,g5]ally--,*ri/ among y4 #b4 ,p]sonally--,*ri/ 9 y4 ,,ii4 ,:at is presages4--,! hope ( glory4 #a4 ,p]sonal glory--9 ! p]fection ( be+ :]e ! s]vant is l 8 ,"l4 #b4 ,relative glory--%>+ ! ?rone ) ,jesus1 & %>+ 9 ,8 triumph & glory4--,prea*]'s ,magaz9e4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bh1 #bi4 ,! ,secret ( ,effective ,prea*+4 ,mu* has be5 writt5 conc]n+ ! ineffici5cy ( ! mod]n pulpit2 & x has be5 argu$ t ! press is n[ ! great & successful rival ( ! prea*] & mu/ ere long r5d] 8 (fice nugatory4 ,?is pr$iction might possibly be fulfill$ if ! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel 0 simply a human in/itution & dep5d$ only on man = its p]man5cy4 ,b :5 we rememb] t prea*+ is a ,div9e ord9ance1 & is adapt$ to rea* & /ir ! he>t z no o!r ag5cy c1 ! prea*]'s function c nev] cease :ile human nature rema9s :at x is1 or :ile ,god hon\rs ,8 own in/itution ) ,8 bless+4 ,only z ! pulpit is fai?ful to its gr& !me & l(ty mission w x be effective4 ,! deepe/ want ( ! age is ,*ri/2 & t prea*+ w be irresi/ibly pot5t t mo/ adequately repres5ts ,him4 ,^! v]ses reveal to u ! secret ( effective prea*+4 ,i4 ,9 ord] to effectiv5ess 9 prea*+ ,*ri/ mu/ be ! *angeless !me4--,:om we prea* 7v]4 #bh74 #a4 ,prea* ,*ri/ z to ! special *>act]i/ic & unrivall$ excell5cies ( ,8 p]son4--,! greate/ m5 :o ev] liv$1 h[ev] brilliant & capaci\s _! g5ius or /up5d\s _! lab\rs1 nev] made s pr(\nd & widespread an impression ^u humanity z ,*ri/ has done & is n[ do+4 ,_! influ5ce op]at$ = only a limit$ p]iod2 ,8 p]vades all "t--pa/1 pres5t1 & future2 !irs 0 conf9$ to a n>r[ locality1 ,8 is diffus$ ?r\gh ! univ]se4 ,! p]son ( ,*ri/ is unique 9 ?is--t x comb9es two natures1 ! ,div9e & ! human4 ,x 0 necess>y ,he %\ld be bo? ,god & man 9 ord] to fully accompli% ! "w ,he volunt>ily und]took4 ,z ,god1 ,he met & satisfi$ all ! requirem5ts ( ,deity2 & z man--putt+ ,himself 9 our place--,he realis$ & rea*$ ! extremities ( our ne$1 & ?us fairly lay+ hold ( u1 ga!r+ up & grasp+ ! roots ( our corrupt nature1 ,he rais$ f s9 to hol9ess1 f e>? to heav54 ,he is ,emmanuel--,god ) u4 #b4 ,prea* ,*ri/ 9 ,8 m$iatorial "*4--,z ! ,prophet :o te/ifi$ ( ! tru? ( ,god2 z ! ,prie/1 :o1 by ,8 "o (f]+ ( ,himself on ! cross1 has aton$ = s9 & made reconciliation possible2 & z ! ,k+ :o has vanqui%$ all our spiritual enemies & dem&s our absolute allegiance to ,8 rule4 #c4 ,prea* ,*ri/ z ! ,savi\r ( e man1 & z ! only ,savi\r4--,! ?reefold repetition ( ! phrase e man has a special significance1 & emphasises ! univ]sality ( ! ,gospel4 ,?is great tru?1 a tru? :i* ! apo/le sacrific$ 8 life 9 e/abli%+1 _h be5 endang]$ by ! doctr9e ( a c]emonial exclusiv5ess taught by ! ,judaiz]s 9 sev]al places1 & 0 n[ endang]$ by ! doctr9e ( an intellectual exclusiv5ess taught by ! ,gno/iciz]s at ,coloss4 ,*ri/ mu/ be proclaim$ z ! ,savi\r ( m5 ( e class1 community1 & c\ntry4 ,he is ! only ,savi\r1 = !re is none o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among m5 :]eby we mu/ be sav$ 7,acts iv4 #ab74 ,! prea*+ ( ,*ri/ is no n>r[ !me b /&s ess5tially relat$ to all ! noble/ tru?s ( ! univ]se4 ,,ii4 ,9 ord] to effectiv5ess v>iety ( me?od mu/ be adopt$4--,! decl>ation ( ! tru? mu/ be3-- #a4 ,au?oritative4--,:om we prea* 7v]4 #bh74 ,! ,new ,te/am5t idea ( prea*+ involves ?ree elem5ts--! ann\ncem5t ( joyful tid+s2 ! proclamation ( tru? z by a h]ald1 urg5tly & au?oritatively2 & ! conviction & p]suasion ( m5 to belief by means ( argum5ts4 ,! prea*] is ! ambassador ( ,god1 & ! message mu/ be deliv]$ z com+ f ,him1 9 ,8 "n1 & by ,8 au?ority4 #b4 ,admonitory4--,w>n+ e man 7v]4 #bh74 ,s9 has plac$ man 9 imm95t p]il1 & its t5d5cy is to dead5 8 s5sibilities & r5d] him oblivi\s ( 8 dang]4 ,h5ce1 he mu/ be r\s$ to conc]n & rep5tance by fai?ful remon/rance1 by e>ne/ exhortation1 by solemn admonition1 by impassion$ appeal4 #c4 ,in/ructive4--,tea*+ e man 7v]4 #bh74 ,n only mu/ ! emotions be sway$1 b ! und]/&+ enlight5$4 ,x is n en\gh to conv9ce ! unbeliev] ( 8 error1 n en\gh to br+ home to ! lov] ( s9 ! vil5ess & enormity ( 8 transgressions1 b by cle> & =cible exposition & p]suasion ! fill ( ! individual (f5d] mu/ be seiz$1 & ) firm1 yet lov+ pressure biass$ to seek aft] ! light1 tru?1 & purity t once 7 %unn$4 #d4 ,) %rewd insight z to its adaptability4--,9 all wisdom 7v]4 #bh74 ,! anci5ts spoke ( a bl9d fai? 9 _! my/]ies :i* belong$ to ! _m1 & ( a high] k t 0 conf9$ to ! few4 ,! apo/le1 :ile decl>+ t 9 ! ,gospel ! fulle/ wisdom 0 (f]$ to all alike1 )\t re/riction1 ex]cis$ discretion z to ! me?od 9 :i* he pres5t$ x to ! individual4 ,! /yle ( 8 address at ,a!ns w\ld be diff]5t f t adopt$ at ,j]usalem4 ,?is involves a /udy ( "*1 & ( :at goes to make x--habits1 cu/oms1 op9ions1 sympa?ies1 & ! g5]al circum/ances ( life-culture4 ,,iii4 ,9 ord] to effectiv5ess man mu/ be aid$ 9 realis+ ! highe/ ideal ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4--,t we may pres5t e man p]fect 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus 7v]4 #bh74 ,! ,gospel is a mirror 9 :i* is glass$ ! portrait ( ! "* aft] :i* ea* believ] is to model 8 own4 ,t "* is n simply a developm5t ( "o's own natural manhood1 s mu* z x is some?+ add$ to & ?r[n ar\nd t manhood1 lift+ x into dignity & transfigur+ x ) a glori\s beauty4 ,! ,gospel reveals ! ideal ( ! ,*ri/ian "* aft] :i* ! s\l is cont9ually to aspire4 ,t ideal1 9 all its lovel9ess & wit*]y1 is project$ be=e ! s\l's inmo/ vision 9 ! ,_s & life ( ! man ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,he :o approximates ne>e/ to ! ,*ri/ly "* atta9s ! highe/ moral p]fection4 ,x is ! sublime mission ( ! prea*] n to gratify ! intellect1 *>m ! imag9ation1 or exp& ! m9d by propagat+ ! ideas ( a transc5d5tal philosophy2 b to /r5g!n ! s\l 9 ! great conte/ ) evil1 to supply x ) holie/ motives1 to promote its spiritual progress1 to pres5t x p]fect 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,,iv4 ,9 ord] to effectiv5ess !re mu/ be self-d5y+ toil & ! vigor\s =?-putt+ ( ,div9ely inspir$ en]gy4--,:]eunto ,i also lab\r1 /riv+ accord+ to ,8 work+ :i* worke? 9 me mightily 7v]4 #bi74 ,all great ideas h co/ ! solit>y & individual ?9k] unspeakable lab\r1 & n a little suff]+ 9 ! endeav\r to elaborate & make !m kn[n & set !m 9 _! due relation be=e ! _w4 ,! _w is rul$ by ideas2 b ! revolution !y occasion is a sl[ & pa9ful process4 ,! apo/le 0 ! cu/odian ( a great idea--t ! ,gospel 0 int5d$ = all & mu/ be fully prea*$ to all4 ,! idea is famili> to u2 b x 0 new to t age & revolutionis$ ! :ole realm ( human ?\ght4 ,if ! apo/le _h be5 cont5t to prea* an exclusive ,gospel1 he might h sav$ himself m ?an half ! tr\bles ( 8 life4 ,b he saw ! magnitude ( ! issues at /ake2 he esp\s$ ! ,god-giv5 tru? ) all ! /r5g? ( 8 great nature2 he confront$ ! colossal prejudices ( ! ages2 he tra9$ himself 9 ! discipl9e ( self-d5y+ toil2 he suff]$ z only ! true m>tyr-s\l c suff]2 he /rove ) an agony ( e>ne/ness to make kn[n ! :ole tru?2 &1 aid$ by ! mighty work+ ( ! ,div9e p[] )9 him1 he triumph$ signally4 ,prea*+ is always effective :5 x is ! cons5tane\s outwork+ ( ! ,div9ely imp>t$ en]gy )9 ! man4 ,! prea*] alone1 h[ev] /r5u\s 8 ef=ts1 is p[]less2 b inspir$ & /r5g!n$ by ! ,div9e ,_s1 & act+ 9 h>mony ) ,8 promptness & help1 he is mighty to prevail4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,e s]mon %\ld be full ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,! prea*] %\ld be ma/] ( e me?od t w ensure success4 #c4 ,t s]mon w be mo/ effective t is prep>$ & prea*$ "u ! mo/ direct influ5ce ( ! ,div9e ,_s4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #bh4 ,apo/olic ,prea*+4 ,i4 ,!y prea*$ ,*ri/ z ! only f\ndation ( a s9n]'s hope ( salvation4 ,,ii4 ,z ! object ( supreme love4 ,,iii4 ,z ! s\rce ( our supplies4 ,,iv4 ,z ! model ( our lives4--,w4 ,antiff1 ,d4,d4 ,v]4 #bi4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,m9i/ry-- ,i4 ,involves /r5u\s lab\r & pati5t suff]+4 ,,ii4 ,is dep5d5t on ,div9e help4 ,,iii4 ,ascribes all its success to ,god4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,:at great conflict4--,r4,v4 h[ greatly ,i /rive4 ,x is a repetition ( ! ?\ght ( ! previ\s v]se express$ 9 t]ms ( ! ar5a4 ,= !m at ,laodicea4--,ab\t a doz5 miles di/ant f ,coloss4 ,v]4 #b4 ,! my/]y ( ,god1 & ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ,*ri/4--,! ,r4,v4 has greatly simplifi$ ?is p]plex+ phrase3 ,! my/]y ( ,god1 ev5 ,*ri/4 ,( ! elev5 v>i\s read+s extant 7giv5 by ,lightfoot7 t ( our ,a4,v4 is to all appe>ance ! late/ & wor/4 ,v]4 #c4 ,9 :om are hid all ! treasures ( wisdom & k4--,:5 we h laid our reason+s at ,8 feet1 ,he does n /ultify u4 ,nei!r pure reason nor practical reason is to fu/ 9 u unus$1 if !y seek _! answ]s 9 ,him4 ,v]4 #d4 ,%\ld beguile y ) entic+ words4--,! ^w = beguile is only aga9 f\nd 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t at ,jas4 i4 #bb4 ,x means to lead into error by sophi/ical reason+4 ,entic+ words1 or p]suasive spee*1 plausible b false4 ,v]4 #e4 ,! /$fa/ness ( y\r fai? 9 ,*ri/4--,"s ?9k /$fa/ness 7z well z ord] prec$+7 may h a milit>y significance4 ,if s1 x w\ld mean ! compact firmness ( ! phalanx4 ,o!rs say t mean+ is n inh]5t1 b d]iv$ f its context1 :i* "h does n sugge/ x4 ,! ^w is us$ 9 ! ,,lxx4 = firmam5t--a solid vault1 z x 0 ?\ght4 ,v]4 #g4 ,root$ & built up4--,/4 ,paul passes ov] rapidly f "o conception to ano!r ( q a diff]5t k9d4 ,we _c call x mix$ metaphor4 ,we commonly speak ( a new t[n plant$ or a h\se plant$4 ,v]4 #h4 ,bew>e le/ any man spoil y4--,r4,v4 make? spoil ( y4 ,! ^w = spoil means to lead away z booty1 z ! ,sabeans swoop$ d[n on ! ox5 & asses ( ,job & c>ri$ !m away z _! own prop]ty4 ,?r\gh philosophy & va9 deceit4--,we are rem9d$ ( ! say+1 ,x is ! privilege ( a philosoph] to depreciate philosophy4 ,& !n m5 say1 ,h[ well he's read to reason aga9/ read+6 ,/4 ,paul speaks "h ( philosophy falsely s call$4 ,! love ( wisdom c nev] be a dang]\s ?+ to m5 ^: ,ma/] said1 ,be wise z s]p5ts2 only x mu/ be ! wisdom :i* come? f above4 ,/4 ,paul's alias = :at !y call philosophy is empty fallacy1 a holl[ pret5ce2 or :at ,george ,h]b]t might "n no?+ betwe5 two di%es4 ,aft] ! tradition ( m54--,some?+ pass$ ov] f "o to ano!r1 z ! deep secrets ( ! esot]ic religions 7 :isp]$ into ! e>s ( ! p]fect4 ,t a matt] has be5 believ$ always1 ev]y:]e1 & by all is no gu>antee ( its tru?1 z ,galileo knew4 ,v]4 #i4 ,9 ,him dwelle? all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead bodily4--,!re is no m9imis+ ! significance ( ?is /atem5t4 ,x is ei!r true or x is ! wilde/ rav+ ( blasphemy4 ,dwelle?--has its settl$ abode4 ,a *ange ( prefix w\ld give u ! ^w 9 ,luke xxiv4 #ah4 ,do/ ?\ alone soj\rn8 etc4 ,dualism sep>ates ,god f matt] z f> z possible2 ! ,inc>nation unites ,him = ev] ) x4 ,great is ! my/]y4 ,godhead4 ,?\gh twice be=e 9 our ,a4,v4 7,acts xvii4 #bi2 ,rom4 i4 #bc71 ! ^w "h diff]s f bo?4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,& ye are complete 9 ,him4--,^! m9or p[]s ( :om y h he>d are all subord9ate to ,him 9 :om directly y h all y ne$4 ,!re is no ne$ to g vi ,philip & ,&rew1 ,m>y or ,mi*ael1 :5 we w\ld see ,jesus4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,9 :om also ye are circumcis$ 4 4 4 by ! circumcision ( ,*ri/4--,:at to ! ,jew 0 a bodily act1 at be/ symbolical & ( no value o!rwise1 0 to ! ,colossian disciple a spiritual r5ovation1 s complete z to r5d] ! old symbol ( x inadequate4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,buri$ 4 4 4 ris54--,ref]r+ to ! def9ite acts :51 z ,*ri/ian conv]ts1 !y w5t b5ea? ! baptismal wat]s & em]g$ to live ! fai? ?us publicly confess$4 ,?r\gh ! fai? ( ! op]ation ( ,god4--,an obscure phrase4 ,! ,r4,v4 is cle>3 ,?r\gh fai? 9 ! work+ ( ,god4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,blott+ out ! h&writ+4--,wip+ out ! old score1 z we might say4 ,all t bond :i* 0 valid aga9/ !m ,*ri/ _h = ev] r5d]$ nugatory :il/ !y confid$ 9 ,8 salvation4 ,aga9/ u1 :i* 0 contr>y to u4--,we h "h ! au?or ( ^? hot prote/s aga9/ "w-righte\sness4 ,! ?reat5+ aspect ( ! law is express$ 9 ?is reit]ation4 ,! law n only m5aces wrong-do]s2 x proce$s aga9/ !m ) puni%m5t4 ,nail+ x to ,8 cross4--,! bond is dis*>g$ & may be fil$4 ,we are rem9d$ ( ,/4 ,pet]'s equally bold expression3 ,:o ,8 own self b>e our s9s 9 ,8 own body to1 & on ! tree 7#a ,pet4 ii4 #bd74 ,v]4 #ae4 ,hav+ spoil$ pr9cipalities4--,r4,v4 hav+ put (f f ,himself4 ,! au?orities are divid$ betwe5 ! ,a4,v4 & ! ,r4,v4 ,! ,engli% read] mu/ n conclude t he has aga9 ! ^w & idea ( v]4 #h4 ,! apo/le says t ,*ri/ _h flung (f f ,himself ! p[]s ( wick$ness4 ,z ^! ,colossians ne$$ no int]cessions ( good angels1 s1 on ! o!r h&1 !y ne$ fe> no?+ f ! malefic5t p[]s ( d>kness1 n[ vanqui%$4 ,v]4 #af4 ,let no man !re=e judge y4--,!y c\ld n well prev5t an adv]se judgm5t be+ giv5 on _! disreg>d ( :at ! rituali/s ?\ght to be ( supreme mom5t1 b !y c\ld refuse to argue ab\t su* trifles4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,%ad[ 4 4 4 body4--,! relation%ip is indicat$ "h ( ! old c]emonial wor%ip to ! wor%ip ( ! ,_s4 ,to conf\nd %ad[ & sub/ance1 or mi/ake ! %ad[ = ! sub/ance1 has ev] be5 ! fatal error ( ritualism4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,let no man beguile y ( y\r rew>d4--,r4,v4 let no man rob y ( y\r prize4 ,!re seems to be impli$ "s su* ?\ghts z ?is3 ,d n all[ ^! h]etical tea*]s to lay d[n = y ! conditions on :i* ! prize %all be y\rs2 = :5 !y pron\nce 9 y\r fav\r1 ! ,"l1 ! righte\s ,judge1 pron\nces aga9/ y4 ,9 a volunt>y humility & wor%ipp+ ( angels4--,9 acts ( self-impos$ abasem5t 9 ! pres5ce ( invisible be+s4 ,/4 ,john tells u ( ! rebuke adm9i/]$ by ! angel be=e :om he pro/rat$ himself3 ,see ?\ d x n3 4 4 4 wor%ip ,god4 ,b !re are m5 :o w\ld say1 ,nay1 my ,"l1 & cont9ue _! =bidd5 wor%ip4 ,intrud+ into ^? ?+s :i* he ha? n se54--,! *ange 9 ! ,r4,v4 is consid]able3 dwell+ 9 ! ?+s :i* he ha? se54 ,! apo/le is app>5tly speak+ ironically ( ! boa/$ manife/ations made to ! ,gno/ic tea*]s4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,dead 4 4 4 f ! rudim5ts ( ! _w4--,su* z are giv5 9 v]4 #ba4 ,subject to ord9ances4--,:y d y cons5t to receive ^! burd5s griev\s to be borne8 ,v]4 #ba4 ,t\* n2 ta/e n2 h&le n4--,^! ?ree prohibitions apply probably 7#a7 to m>riage1 7#b7 to ! use ( c]ta9 foods1 7#c7 to contact ) mat]ial objects 7,godet74 ,! rig\r ( ! prohibitions is greate/ 9 ! la/ ( ! ?ree4 ,note ! *ange 9 ,r4,v43 h&le n1 nor ta/e1 nor ,,t\*4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,neglect+ ( ! body4--,a4,v4 m>g91 puni%+ or n sp>+4 ,r4,v4 text1 sev]ity to ! body4 ,no d\bt ! apo/le felt t on ?is subject he w\ld ne$ to tread cauti\sly1 = he himself _h beat5 8 body into subjection 7#a ,cor4 ix4 #bg74 ,n 9 any hon\r to ! satisfy+ ( ! fle%4--,! ,r4,v4 gives light on ?is obscurity3 n ( any value aga9/ ! indulg5ce ( ! fle%4 ,?is is ! evid5ce :i* = ev] disqualifies asceticism 9 its _m =ms4 ,we c und]/& h[ a ,l5t5 fa/ or a hair-%irt may make a man irritable4 ,if !y are ( any value 9 !mselves1 mona/ic annals ne$ revision & expurgation1 & ! ,*ri/ian f9ds himself f> outdone by ! d]vi%4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-d4 ,m9i/]ial ,anxiety4 ,! m cle>ly we appreh5d tru? 9 its _m-sid$ aspects & 9 its complex & vital relations1 ! m griev\s & calamit\s does error appe>4 ,error _c come into collision ) tru? )\t creat+ confusion ( ideas & mu* m5tal di/raction1 & z a consequ5ce robb+ ! s\l ( ! peace & solace x enjoy$4 ,! apo/le saw ! dang]\s t5d5cy ( ! doctr9es advocat$ by ! false tea*]s aga9/ :om 8 epi/le 0 direct$1 & he 0 deeply conc]n$ le/ ! pure & simple ,gospel embrac$ by ! new conv]ts %\ld be contam9at$4 ,z "o drop ( ink pollutes ! :ole vessel ( wat]1 z "o /roke ( ! hamm] div]ts ! rod f a /raight l9e & spoils x ?r\gh\t its :ole l5g?1 s "o s+le error obscures & w>ps ! holie/ tru?4 ,i4 ,?is anxiety 0 int5se4--,= ,i w\ld t ye knew :at great conflict ,i h 7v]4 #a74 ,9 ! clos+ words ( ! prec$+ *apt] ! apo/le ref]r$ to 8 /]n self-discipl9e 9 tra9+ himself = 8 ardu\s & self-d5y+ lab\rs z an apo/le2 & 9 ?is v]se he exp&s ! same ?\ght & w\ld h ! conv]ts "k ! magnitude ( ! /ruggle :i* 8 anxiety = _! welf>e co/ him4 ,?is conflict ref]s n only to 8 ext]nal lab\rs on behalf ( ! ,*ur*es1 9 j\rneys1 p]ils1 privations1 p]secutions1 & imprisonm5ts1 b m especially to 8 f]v5t wre/l+ ) ,god 9 pray]1 l ,jacob ( old2 8 importunity1 l ! wid[ ) ! unju/ judge2 8 inw>d s\l /ruggles 9 e>ne/ int]cession = _! /ability 9 ! fai?4 ,! dang] mu/ h be5 s]i\s t produc$ 9 su* a man s great an agony ( anxiety3 great s\ls are n affect$ by trifles4 ,p little "k :at _! pa/ors pass ?r\gh3 :5 !y ?9k !m ! mo/ at leisure1 !n are !y ! lea/ s--! f]v5t conflict ( pray] is go+ on 9 secret4 ,a k ( ! m9i/]'s anxiety is sometimes necess>y to create a responsive sympa?y1 & to tea* ! p ! c>e & anxiety !y %\ld feel = _! own salvation4 ,,ii4 ,?is anxiety 0 dis9t]e/$4--,= y1 & = !m at ,laodicea1 & = z _m z h n se5 my face 9 ! fle% 7v]4 #a74 ,! solicitude ( ! apo/le 0 n re/rict$ to ! ,colossians1 z ?\gh !y 7 m liable ?an o!rs to defection f ! tru? b embrac$ ! conv]ts 9 ! neighb\r+ city ( ,laodicea4 ,9 ?is popul\s & ?riv+ city1 celebrat$ at t "t = its imm5se comm]cial weal? & = ! high intellectual atta9m5ts ( its philosoph]s1 ! h]etic leav5 _h begun to "w2 & ! subsequ5t hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* !re %[$ t x spread only too surely & disa/r\sly 7,rev4 iii4 #ad-ah74 ,! apo/le also ext5d$ 8 anxi\s reg>d to z _m z _h n se5 8 face 9 ! fle%4 ,! bulk ( our tr\bles 9 ?is life we endure on behalf ( o!rs4 ,! ,*ri/ian _s1 9 its broad1 compreh5sive *>ity1 gives u a deep int]e/ 9 all :o h any connection ) ,*ri/4 ,f]v5t pray] on behalf ( o!rs1 not)/&+ ! sne]s ( "s mod]n sci5ti/s1 is efficaci\s1 irrespective ( locality or ( actual p]sonal int]c\rse4 ,pray]s (f]$ 9 private are (t5 answ]$ 9 a /range1 unlook$-= mann] 9 public4 ,god has a sov]eign "r to select ! mode 9 :i* ,he answ]s ! pray]s ( ! fai?ful4 ,an old ,div9e has said3 ,if we w\ld reap op5ly 9 ! conv]sion ( s\ls & _! /eady walk1 we mu/ pl\gh 9 secret ) pray]s & te>s4 ,our anxiety ab\t ! welf>e ( o!rs is a /rong evid5ce ( our possess+ ! g5u9e love ( ! tru?4 ,x 0 a tr5*ant aphorism ( ,col]idge t1 ,he :o beg9s by lov+ ,*ri/ianity bett] ?an tru?1 w proce$ by lov+ 8 own sect or ,*ur* bett] ?an ,*ri/ianity1 & end 9 lov+ himself bett] ?an all4 ,,iii4 ,?is anxiety _h special ref]5ce to ! highe/ spiritual atta9m5ts ( believ]s4--#a4 ,! apo/le 0 solicit\s = ! confirmation ( _! fai?4 ,t _! he>ts might be com=t$ 7v]4 #b74--;i4e4 enc\rag$1 confirm$4 ,! apo/le knew ! subtle p[] ( error 9 dis9tegrat+ ! he>t's confid5ce1 produc+ tr\ble1 dejection1 d\bt1 & p]plexity4 ,h5ce1 he 0 anxi\s s to pres5t ! tru? z x is 9 ,jesus1 z to re/ore & *e] ! bewild]$ m9d & settle x on ! firm basis ( an intellig5t & cordial fai?4 ,no man c rea* ! high atta9m5ts ( ! ,*ri/ian life ^: he>t is n at re/ 9 ,god4 #b4 ,! apo/le 0 solicit\s = _! union 9 love4--,be+ knit toge!r 9 love 7v]4 #b74 ,! he>t c nev] enjoy solid com=t till x is unit$ 9 ! love1 z well z 9 ! fai?1 ( ! tru?4 ,error divides z well z di/resses2 x snaps ! bond ( love1 splits ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* into p>ties1 r5ds :at ought to be ! seamless robe ( ,*ri/4 ,:]e !re is discord 9 ! und]/&+ ab\t fundam5tal tru?s1 !re _c be concord 9 ! w & affections4 ,! /ability ( believ]s dep5ds ^u _! be+ knit toge!r 9 a mutual love1 z ! timb]s ( a build+ are jo9$ & compact$ by a c>p5t]--su* is ! orig9al signification ( ! ^w--ea* "p be+ fitt$ 9 ) ! re/1 & all subs]v+ ! firmness & safety ( ! :ole4 ,he t dwelle? 9 love1 dwelle? 9 ,god1 & ,god 9 him4 #c4 ,! apo/le 0 solicit\s !y %\ld be enri*$ ) ! unspeakable weal? ( ! ,div9e my/]y4--7#a7 ,! ,div9e my/]y is expla9$ 9 ! unique p]son & end[m5ts ( ,*ri/4 ,! my/]y ( ,god1 & ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ,*ri/1 9 :om are hid all ! treasures ( wisdom & k 7v]s4 #b1 #c74 ,*ri/ embrac$ 9 ,8 own p]son ! ,div9e & human natures4 ,z ,god1 ,he is equal ) ! ,fa!r1 & possesses 9 ,himself all ! ess5tials ( ,deity2 b z man ,he is d[]$ ) moral treasures surpass+ ! end[m5ts ( ! highe/ angel4 ,! my/]y is n s mu* ,*ri/1 z ,*ri/ conta9+ 9 ,himself all ! treasures ( wisdom & k4 ,!re is 9 ,*ri/ an all-suffici5cy = e possible want ( man--copi\s & inexhau/ive ri*es ( et]nal & sav+ wisdom4 ,^! ri*es are hid 9 ,*ri/ z treasure 9 a field--conceal$ f ! gaze ( m]e pass]s-by1 ! c>eless1 indol5t1 & pr\d2 b reveal$ to & enjoy$ by ! humble1 dilig5t1 & p]sev]+ seek]4 ,he :o is n cont5t ) ,*ri/1 b goes out ( ,him to philosophy or tradition1 =sakes ! treasures = ! mis]able begg>y ( human c\nt]feits4 ,x is /ill a my/]y to ! _w h[ ,*ri/ c be ! gr& deposit>y ( all wisdom2 & ! my/]y is dispell$ only z ! s\l becomes sav+ly acqua9t$ ) ,him4 7#b7 ,! believ] is privileg$ to ga9 ! full k ( ! ,div9e my/]y4--,to ! ackn[l$gm5t ( ! my/]y 7v]4 #b74 ,! ^w implies t ! k ( ,god & ( ,*ri/ is ! p]fection ( k4 ,! anci5t sage decl>$3 ,if ?\ crie/ aft] k1 !n %alt ?\ und]/& ! fe> ( ! ,"l1 & f9d ! k ( ,god4 ,& ! apo/le pray$ = ! ,ephesians t ! ,god ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ might give unto !m ! _s ( wisdom & revelation 9 ! k ( ,him4 ,?is k is to be n a simple p]ception ( ! tru?s cont9u$ 9 ! ,div9e my/]y1 b a full1 firm1 & di/9ct k z ! result ( c>eful sift+1 & ! actual exp]i5ce ( _! s\l-trans=m+ p[]4 ,we "k no?+ to purpose until x is /rongly grasp$ by ! he>t z well z by ! und]/&+4 7#c7 ,a cle> & pr(\nd und]/&+ ( ! ,div9e my/]y is ! true enri*m5t ( ! m9d4--,unto all ri*es ( ! full assurance ( und]/&+ 7v]4 #b74 ,! va/ /ore ( moral ri*es "h indicat$ is oppos$ to ! pov]ty ( ! m9d1 :i* has only a few confus$1 unconnect$ tru?s ab\t ! ,gospel laid up 9 its treasury4 ,by ! full assurance ( und]/&+ is meant an uncl\d$ p]ception & firm conviction ( ! tru? reveal$ 9 ! ,gospel4 ,?is is obta9$ only by dilig5t /udy & ! inn] illum9ation ( ! ,_s2 ! und]/&+ is cle>$ up1 ! judgm5t settl$1 & ! individual believ] enabl$ to appreh5d ea* "p ( ! ,gospel 9 its ess5tial relation to ! gr& :ole1 & ?us to grasp ) a firm hold ! sali5t features ( ! ,div9e my/]y4 ,9 ?is assur$ k ( ! greate/ tru?s ! m9d ( man f9ds x true enri*m5t2 its abid+ re/ & felicity4 ,wisdom is m preci\s ?an rubies1 & all ! ?+s ?\ can/ desire are n to be comp>$ unto h] 7,prov4 viii4 #aa74 ,e o!r k9d ( k1 h[ev] r>e & ext5sive1 is 9 itself poor & unsatisfy+4 ,,iv4 ,?is anxiety prompt$ ! apo/le fai?fully to w>n ! ,*ur*4--,& ?is ,i say1 le/ any man %\ld beguile y ) entic+ words 7v]4 #d74 ,error assumes ! mo/ s$uctive =ms3 x *>ms ) its eloqu5ce1 bewild]s ) its subtle reason+1 misleads ) its bold1 assur$ /atem5ts ( half-tru?s4 ,! s\l is fasc9at$ z by ! gaze ( a basilisk1 & morally poison$ by its brea?4 ,m5 are easily p]suad$ to believe t :i* flatt]s _! own vanity1 & dilutes or modifies ! ,gospel1 s z to accommodate x to _! own deg5]ate ta/es4 ,x is ne$ful to ma9ta9 a vigilant outlook & be on our gu>d aga9/ e phase ( false tea*+4 ,"s cont5d t words h little to d ) religion2 t true religion is a s5tim5t 9 ! s\l indep5d5t ( words4 ,! apo/le ?\ght diff]5tly :5 he exhort$ to hold fa/ ! =m ( s\nd words2 & 9 ?is v]se he di/9ctly av]s t entic+ words may beguile4 ,he solemnly w>ns ! ,ephesians1 :o 7 assail$ ) a simil> class ( errors3 ,let no man deceive y ) va9 words2 = because ( ^! ?+s come? ! wra? ( ,god ^u ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce 7,eph4 v4 #f74 ,! mo/ effectual antidote to any h]esy is ! fai?ful1 simple proclamation ( ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 9 :om are hid all ! treasures ( wisdom & k4 ,?is is ! clue t leads u out ( all ! mazes ( error4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! true m9i/] is anxi\s to promote ! highe/ good ( ! p4 #b4 ,all tru? f9ds its explanation & all error its refutation 9 ,*ri/1 ! ,s\rce ( et]nal wisdom4 #c4 ,false doctr9e %\ld be fe>lessly & fai?fully expos$4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #c4 ,! ,hidd5 ,treasures ( ,wisdom 9 ,*ri/4 ,wisdom does n consi/ 9 ! possession ( v>i$ & ext5sive k4 ,! /ud5t may be deeply read 9 anci5t & long-=gott5 lore1 be v]s$ 9 ! entire circle ( ! arts1 sci5ces1 & philosophies1 be intelligibly famili> ) ! be/ lit]ature ( ! day1 be a walk+ encyclopdia1 a lit]>y f\nta9 gu%+ 9 a p]5nial /ream ( in=mation1 & yet be f> f be+ a wise man4 ,wisdom is ! practical application ( k1 ! atta9m5t ( ! highe/ moral results by ! use ( ! be/ & simple/ means4 ,! cry ( ! human intellect 9 all ages has be51 ,:]e %all wisdom be f\nd8 & :]e is ! place ( und]/&+8 ,! greate/ s\ls h toil$ pa9fully 9 se>* ( ! covet$ treasure b fail$ to discov] x4 ,_! mightie/ endeav\rs h t]m9at$ 9 disappo9tm5t & despair4 ,true wisdom is a ,div9e revelation4 ,! _w by wisdom knew n ,god2 & "o ( ! pr(\nde/ philosoph]s ( any age1 & :o approa*$ z ne> ! ?re%old ( ! gr& discov]y z ! unaid$ human m9d 0 p]haps ev] p]mitt$ to d1 _h to confess ) a sigh1 ,if ev] man is de/9$ to "k ! good & ! true1 x mu/ be by a revelation ( ! ,deity4 ,t wisdom :i* all ne$1 & ( :i* all are 9 que/1 is f\nd only 9 ,*ri/4 ,?is v]se decl>es t ,*ri/ is ! unfa?omable deposit>y ( ! highe/ wisdom4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t ,*ri/ is ! inexhau/ible ,s\rce ( ! true/ wisdom4--,9 ,him are hid all ! treasures ( wisdom & k4 ,! false tea*]s at ,coloss1 l c]ta9 pret5ti\s philosoph]s ( mod]n times1 boa/$ ( ! va/ range ( _! wisdom & k4 ,!y discuss$ que/ions1 "s ( :i*1 /range to say1 are reproduc$ & advocat$ to-day--que/ions on ! nature ( ! _w1 ! et]nity or non-et]nity ( matt]1 ! *ief good ( man1 ! ord]s & ranks ( ! angelic hi]>*ies & _! relation to ! m$iatorial "w ( ,*ri/1 ! necessity ( obs]v+ ! c]emonies & au/]ities ( ! law1 & ( ! beauty & gr&eur ( ! !ories ( ,plato & ,py?agoras1 ! rul+ philosoph]s ( ! "t4 ,b all ?is is simply ! wisdom ( ?is _w & ( ! pr9ces ( ?is _w1 :i* come to n\ght4 ,x is only 9 ,*ri/ we f9d all ! treasures ( wisdom & k to furni% & enri* ! m9d & to guide into ! way ( salvation4 ,he is to u :o are sav$ ! p[] ( ,god & ! wisdom ( ,god4 ,if1 = ! sake ( illu/ration1 we classify ! pr9cipal s\rces ( human k into poetry1 hi/ory1 philosophy1 & !ology1 we may ass]t t only 9 ,*ri/ does ea* dep>tm5t f9d its fulle/ explication1 & f ,him d]ive its significance & wor?4 #a4 ,*ri/ is ! l(tie/ ideal & pure/ inspiration ( ! poet4--,poetry occupies an important place 9 contribut+ to ! sum ( human k1 & to ! culture1 developm5t1 & happ9ess ( man4 ,x 0 ! language ( ! _w's infancy1 z x is ( ! infancy ( man2 ! spontane\s outfl[ ( ! s\l1 on its fir/ acqua9tance ) ! m>vels ( ! pres5t life1 expresses itself 9 /ra9s ( poetic music4 ,x is true ?is great gift has be5 abus$1 & (t5 made ! in/rum5t ( debas+ in/ead ( elevat+ ! m9d4 ,h5ce ,plato1 9 con/ruct+ 8 ideal republic1 w\ld exclude ! poets because ( ! evil t5d5cy ( "s ( _! productions1 ?\gh he accords !m all hon\r on acc\nt ( _! le>n+ & g5ius4 ,! g5u9e poet pants aft] ! noble/ expression ( ! beautiful & ! good4 ,*ri/ is ! glori\s ideal & embodim5t ( ! pure & beautiful2 ! poet dr9ks 9 8 mo/ ravi%+ inspiration f ,him & exhau/s all ! res\rces ( 8 g5ius 9 attempt+ to portray ! exquisite l9eam5ts ( ,8 mat*less "*4 #b4 ,*ri/ is ! gr&e/ h]o ( ! hi/orian4--,hi/ory furni%es u ) ! k ( man & 8 do+s 9 all ages--9 8 individual1 social1 & national aspects4 ,x traces ! developm5t ( ! race f ! fir/ solit>y man to ! peopl+ ( ! _w ) ! v>i$ nationalities :i* n[ sw>m ^u its surface4 ,b ! hi/ory ( ! _w & man w\ld be a d>k1 unsolvable enigma if ! "n ( ,*ri/ c\ld be /ruck out4 ,! /ory ( r$emption unites ,*ri/ ) ! de/9y ( man 9 all ages--pa/1 pres5t1 & future2 & no hi/ory ( ! _w1 political or moral1 c be ei!r j or accurate t does n f9d 9 ,*ri/ =etold to come1 or 9 ,*ri/ come & crucifi$1 its c5tre & its key4 ,! _w 0 creat$ by ,*ri/2 x exi/s = ,him2 &1 )\t int]f]+ ) individual fre$om1 x may be said t ,he makes its hi/ory3 ,8 "n & influ5ce are traceable ev]y:]e & are ev]y:]e pot5t4 ,! dev\t hi/orian f9ds 9 ,him ! h]o 9 :om all excell5cies comb9e1 & ^: exploits he loves to *ronicle4 #c4 ,*ri/ is prom95t among ! sublime/ !mes ( ! philosoph]4--,a philosophy t does n recognise ! ,div9e plunges its vot>ies into labyr9?9e d>kness2 its legitimate (fice is to conduct to ,god4 ,col]idge has well said3 ,9 wond] all philosophy began2 9 wond] x ends2 & admiration fills up ! int]space4 ,b ! fir/ wond] is ! (fspr+ ( ignorance2 ! la/ is ! p>5t ( adoration4 ,9 e sph]e :]e philosophy p5etrates x is confront$ ) ineffaceable evid5ces ( ! p[] & pres5ce ( ,*ri/4 ,among ! spl5did ph5om5a ( ! natural creation--! =ces t move1 & ! laws t control its va/ ma*9]y--,*ri/ is ackn[l$g$ z ! creat+ & rul+ _s2 & only z ! mat]ial _w is reg>d$ z ! !atre ( r$emption1 & ( moral conflict & discipl9e1 does ! philosoph] rea* its highe/ mean+3 9 ! realm ( m9d1 ! true dignity1 preci\sness1 & immortal end[m5ts ( ! s\l are und]/ood only z we appreh5d t ! life ( ! great ,r$eem] 0 sacrific$ to effect its ransom2 &1 9 ! sph]e ( morals1 we deciph] ! relation ( man to man1 & to society at l>ge1 le>n ! duties & obligations we owe to ea* o!r & to ,god1 discov] ! /&>d ( "r actions1 & are aid$ 9 expla9+ & h>monis+ ! inequalities t exi/1 :5 we ga9 an insight into ! moral relation ( ,*ri/ to ! :ole race4 #d4 ,*ri/ is ! all-compreh5sive subject ( ! !ologian4--,god is inscrutable to ! un*ri/ianis$ reason4 ,can/ ?\ by se>*+ f9d out ,god8 ,can/ ?\ f9d out ! ,almighty unto p]fection8 ,x is z high z heav51 :at can/ ?\ d8 deep] ?an hell1 :at can/ ?\ "k8 ,m5 h s\ght ,god 9 all ages ) te>s1 sacrifices1 & suff]+s indescribable2 b 9 va94 ,*ri/ is ! only way to ! ,fa!r2 9 ,himself ,he reveals & illu/rates ! ,godhead4 ,all our sav+ & r5ew+ k ( ,god1 & ( our manifold relations to ,him1 we owe entirely to ,*ri/4 ,no man ha? se5 ,god at any "t2 ! only begott5 ,son1 :i* is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 ,he ha? decl>$ ,him4 ,9 ! doma9 ( !ology ,*ri/ is all 9 all4 ,b = ,him ! (fice ( ! !ologian w\ld be an impossibility4 ,,ii4 ,t ! treasures ( ,div9e wisdom are discov]able by ! s9c]e & e>ne/ seek]4--,!y are hid2 b n s hid z to be beyond our rea*4 ,!y are int5d$ = discov]y & appropriation4 ,_! brilliancy sp>kles ev5 9 _! hid+-place4 ,!y are l a m9e1 ^: ri*es1 ?\gh fa9tly indicat$ on ! surface1 are conceal$ 9 ! dep?s ( ! e>?4 ,! m dilig5tly ! m9e is work$1 ! m preci\s & abundant ! ore appe>s4 ,s1 9 ,*ri/ !re are treasures ( wisdom unse5 by ! sup]ficial & c>eless obs]v]2 b to ! humble & believ+ /ud5t new & deep] ve9s are p]petually op5+ up1 until1 /ill pursu+ 8 se>*1 he is dazzl$ by ! spl5d\r & inexhau/ible fulness ( weal?1 surpass+ all f9ite compreh5sion1 & fill+ him ) admiration & awe4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,man univ]sally covets wisdom4 #b4 ,! highe/ wisdom is treasur$ up 9 ,*ri/ = man4 #c4 ,if man f9ds x n1 x is 8 own fault4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a-c4 ,*ri/ian ,unity4 ,i4 ,we _c b lam5t ! divisions & sc&als ( ! pr(ess$ disciples ( ,jesus1 :i* h m ?an any?+ else prev5t$ ! univ]sal diffusion ( ! ,gospel4 ,,ii4 ,we %\ld make x manife/1 by ackn[l$g+ ! tru? 9 :omsoev] f\nd1 t we are n bigot$ sect>ians4 ,,iii4 ,z reg>ds ^? ) :om we are unit$ 9 fell[%ip1 let u prove by our humble1 mode/1 & k9d disposition t we are lov]s ( peace & concord4 ,,iv4 ,*ri/ian unity is promot$ by mutual ef=ts to edify "o ano!r 9 fai? & love4--,w4 ,france4 ,v]4 #c4 ,*ri/ ! ,treasury ( ,wisdom & ,k4--,! revelation ( ,*ri/ n m]ely tea*es u a s]ies ( tru?s ( inexpressible importance1 & )\t x :olly unatta9able1 b x also1 z a great c5tral discov]y1 h>monises all our beliefs1 sacr$ & secul>1 b9ds !m toge!r z its own s]vants1 gives !m a new int]e/1 position1 & col\r+1 & dignifies ! pursuit ( !m z a lab\r 9 ! v cause ( ,god ,himself1 begun & prosecut$ ) a view to ,8 glory--= to "k ! beauty ( ! temple is to "k ! glory ( ! ,ar*itect4--,ar*] ,butl]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #e4 ,apo/olic ,praise ( ,ord] & ,/ability4 ,x is an impressive spectacle to see a well-arm$ body ( troops drawn up 9 compact milit>y ord]1 resi/+ ) calm1 unfl9*+ c\rage ! t]rible *>ge ( ! enemy4 ,e po9t ( attack is /rongly gu>d$1 e vacancy occurr+ 9 ! expos$ front l9e is in/antly suppli$1 & ! broad1 deep phalanx rema9s imp5etrable & inv9cible4 ,! en=c$ companion%ip ( ! apo/le ) ! soldi]s ( ! prtorian gu>d1 9 8 imprisonm5t 9 ,rome1 :]e he w\ld be a daily witness ( _! ex]cises1 might sugge/ "s su* metaphor z ?is to ! m9d4 ,& z he =esaw ! confusion & ru9 t w\ld be introduc$ into ! ,colossian ,*ur* if ! fatal errors ( ! false tea*]s 7 triumphant1 9 ?is v]se he expresses 8 joy\s satisfaction 9 be+ assur$ ( ! ord]ly array & firmly set /ability :i* _! fai? 9 ,*ri/ pres5t$ aga9/ ! assaults ( ! foe4 ,note3-- ,i4 ,! apo/le comm5d$ ! ext]nal ord] ( ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur*4--,behold+ y\r ord]4 ,?is is m5tion$ fir/1 because x fir/ meets ! eye1 ?\gh all ext]nal discipl9e & ord] mu/ necess>ily spr+ out ( & accompany a g5u9e fai?4 ,!re is no =m ( ecclesia/ical gov]nm5t t c claim an exclusively ,div9e sanction4 ,! ,new ,te/am5t lays d[n broad1 g5]al pr9ciples2 & ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* has be5 left to %ape itself accord+ to circum/ances & 9 h>mony ) ! indications ( ,div9e ,provid5ce4 ,true ord] dep5ds1 n ^u ! =m ( ,*ur* polity we adopt--:e!r prelacy1 presbyt]y1 or congregationalism--z ^u ! consi/5cy1 fidelity1 & union ( ! individual memb]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,ord] t is n bas$ on a vigor\s ,*ur*-life1 & regulat$ by x1 is empty & p[]less2 x is l ! ice ( ! ,pol> regions1 :i* sometimes assumes =ms ( exquisite & wondr\s beauty1 b is cold1 he>tless1 dead4 ,! ,scriptural directions on ?is subject are brief b pregnant ) mean+3 ,let all ?+s be done dec5tly & 9 ord]2 ,god is n ! ,au?or ( confusion1 b ( peace1 z 9 all ! ,*ur*es ( ! sa9ts2 ,let all ?+s be done ) *>ity2 ,! re/ w ,i set 9 ord] :5 ,i come 7#a ,cor4 xiv4 #dj1 xiv4 #cc1 xvi4 #ad1 xi4 #cd74 ,:ile organisation t is n in/9ct ) a mov+1 p]vasive & aggressive life is cumb]some1 vapid1 & useless2 on ! o!r h&1 ,*ri/ian /eadfa/ness is imp]ill$ :]e ord] is disreg>d$4 ,,ii4 ,! apo/le comm5d$ _! /ability 9 ! fai?4--,& ! /eadfa/ness ( y\r fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,^! words describe ! int]nal condition ( ! ,*ur*2 & ! picture ( a firm1 confid5t reliance on ,*ri/ :i* he beheld delight$ ! s\l ( ! anxi\s apo/le4 ,ord] is ! f5ce & gu>d1 /eadfa/ness ! end 9 view1 ord] is ! g>b & ornam5t1 /eadfa/ness ! sub/ance ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4 ,fai? girds & /r5g!ns ! s\l ) its un*ang+ & inv9cible v]ities2 ! %afts ( error & pr(anity assail x 9 va94 ,:5 ! ,roman proconsul1 f 8 judgm5t-seat1 urg$ ! holy ,polyc>p to save 8 life by curs+ ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! v5]able m>tyr calmly answ]$3 ,= eighty-six ye>s ,i h s]v$ ,him2 ,he has nev] yet done me h>m4 ,h[ c ,i blaspheme my ,k+1 :o has sav$ me8 ,man is great & noble1 n by :at he possesses1 n by :at he says1 n by :at he gives1 n by :at he does1 b by :at he believes4 ,! mo/ magnanim\s outw>d conduct may be1 aft] all1 a v imp]fect repres5tation ( ! s\l's deepe/ fai?4 ,:at a man believes is n !re=e a matt] ( comp>ative indiff]5ce1 b a "q ( supreme importance2 he mu/ h a cle>1 def9ite cre$4 ,true a cre$ is b ! visible1 expressive m\ld ( ! inw>d conception ( ! tru? believ$2 b z ! t5d5cy ( all life is to assume =m & c be und]/ood by u only z x does s1 s fai?1 z a vital & irresi/ibly active pr9ciple1 mu/ inevitably %ape itself into "s outw>d expression4 ,:]e !re is no cre$1 !re is no fai?2 a cre$less man believes 9 no?+1 & he is himself t no?+4 ,he has no m cohesion 9 him ?an ! sep>ate p>ticles ( s& 9 ! h\r-glass4 ,all true fai? takes its rise 9 ,*ri/1 & ga!rs its /ability by cont9u+ 9 ,him4 ,,iii4 ,! apo/le *]i%$ a deep1 p]sonal int]e/ 9 _! welf>e4--#a4 ,9 _s he 0 pres5t ) !m4 ,= ?\gh ,i be abs5t 9 ! fle%1 yet ,i am ) y 9 ! _s4 ,we h no satisfactory evid5ce t ! apo/le _h z yet p]sonally visit$ ,coloss4 ,epaphras1 ! fai?ful & anxi\s evangeli/1 s\ght him out 9 ,rome1 p]haps = ! purpose ( lay+ be=e him ! /ate ( ,coloss & ( ! neighb\r+ ,*ur*es on ! banks ( ! ,lycus4 ,! apo/le's int]e/ 9 ,coloss 0 fur!r excit$ at ?is "t by meet+ ) ,onesimus1 a runaway slave1 belong+ to ! h\sehold ( ,philemon1 a ,colossian4 ,! apo/le 0 ! means ( br++ ! runaway to rep5tance & to ! enjoym5t ( ! lib]ty ( ! spiritually free4 ,^! circum/ances deep5$ ,/4 ,paul's conc]n 9 ! affairs ( ! ,colossian ,*ri/ians2 he grasp$ all ! po9ts ( ! situation1 0 ke5ly alive to ! gravity ( ! dang]s ) :i* !y 7 ?reat5$1 &1 z ?\gh he 7 p]sonally pres5t 9 _! mid/1 express$ 8 s9c]e sympa?y ) !m 9 _! trials1 & 8 pr(\nd satisfaction on he>+ ( _! /eady adh]5ce to ! tru?4 ,x is n necess>y to be locally ne> 9 ord] to hold spiritual int]c\rse2 oceans may roll betwe5 individuals ^: s\ls p>ticipate 9 ! highe/ communion4 ,! s\l is :]e x loves3 ?i!r x directs its affections1 wi%es1 & hopes4 #b4 ,he rejoic$ 9 _! fidelity4--,joy+ & behold+4 ,z ?\gh an actual spectator ( _! ord] & /eadfa/ness1 8 s\l is fill$ ) joy4 ,! expression ( 8 he>ty int]e/ 9 _! /ate1 & 8 praise ( _! fidelity1 prep>$ !m to give he$ to 8 cautions aga9/ ! s$uctions ( false tea*]s1 & to 8 exhortations to p]sev]ance4 ,no disappo9tm5t is s poignant z t aris+ f ! failure ( ,*ri/ian toil1 & no joy s exquisite z ! joy ( success4 ,! spectacle ( a ,*ri/ian ,*ur* pois$ 9 beaute\s ord] & /r5g!n$ ) ! might ( an unfalt]+ly aggressive fai?1 is a subject ( unspeakable joy to ,god1 to ,8 angels1 & to all true m9i/]s4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,att5tion mu/ be paid to ! outw>d z well z ! inw>d /ate ( ! ,*ur*4 #b4 ,:ile ! ,*ur* pres]ves its ord] & /ability x is invuln]able4 #c4 ,x is cause ( rejoic+ :5 ! ,*ur* fai?fully ma9ta9s ! conque/s already won4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #f1 #g4 ,sugge/ive ,features ( ! ,*ri/ian ,life4 ,! ,*ri/ian life is ess5tially progressive4 ,! law t gov]ns its exi/5ce involves p]petual1 active increase2 if x did n gr[1 x w\ld cease to live4 ,unlike ! pr9ciple ( gr[? 9 ! natural _w1 we _c conceive a po9t 9 ! religi\s life :]e x necess>ily becomes /ation>y1 & !n beg9s to decl9e1 on ! o!r h&1 e provision is made = its unceas+ expansion 9 ! highe/ moral excell5cies4 ,i4 ,! ,*ri/ian life beg9s 9 a p]sonal reception ( ,*ri/4--,z ye h !re=e receiv$ ,*ri/ ,jesus ! ,"l 7v]4 #f74 ,religion is n a self-developm5t ( innate human goodness1 z _m 9 ! pres5t day believe & tea*4 ,! s\l ( man is infect$ ) ! virul5t poison ( s92 no "p has escap$ ! de/ructive moral ta9t4 ,! utmo/ ex]cise ( ! unsanctifi$ p[]s ( ! s\l c !re=e t5d only t[>ds ! developm5t ( its own inborn corruption4 ,z ! v9eg> plant reproduces itself ) great rapidity & impregnates e bran* & fibre ) its own ess5tial acid1 s ! evil reign+ 9 man reproduces itself ) m>vell\s rapidity & p]meates ! :ole s\l ) its debas+ poison4 ,religion is a receiv+--! receiv+ ( a gift1 & t a ,div9e gift4 ,x is ! gr[? & developm5t ( ! sup]natural 9 man4 ,*ri/ 9 y ! hope ( glory4 #a4 ,*ri/ is receiv$ z ,,! ,,*ri/4--,! ,colossian h]esy aim$ at subv]t+ ! true idea ( ! ,*ri/1 ! ,ano9t$ ,"o1 commission$ by ! ,fa!r to effect ! reconciliation ( ! _w to ,himself2 x int]pos$ a graduat$ s]ies ( angelic m$iators1 & ?us ?\ght to discr$it ! sole & absolute m$iator%ip ( ,*ri/4 ,to receive ! ,son ( ,god effectually is to receive ,him 9 all t ,he claim$ to be1 & all t ,he came to d1 z ! ,div9e1 specially ano9t$ ,son1 :o alone & fully manife/$ ! ,fa!r1 & :o is ! only m$iator betwe5 s9ful man & ,god4 ,x is ( unspeakable importance to cat* ! true idea ( ! "* & (fice ( ,*ri/ at ! beg9n+ ( ! ,*ri/ian life4 #b4 ,*ri/ is receiv$ z ,jesus ! ,"l4--,jesus is ! "n by :i* ,he 0 kn[n among m51 & po9ts out h[ completely ,he has id5tifi$ ,himself ) humanity z ! ,savi\r4 ,x behov$ ,him to be made l unto ,8 bre?r51 t ,he might be a m]ciful & fai?ful ,high ,prie/1 to make reconciliation = ! s9s ( ! p4 ,he is also ,"l1 ! supreme ,gov]nor 9 all sph]es1 9 nature1 provid5ce1 & grace4 ,to receive ,jesus aright1 ,he mu/ be tru/$ z ! ,savi\r1 able to save to ! utt]mo/1 ackn[l$g$ z ! ,sov]eign & univ]sal ,rul]1 & homage & ob$i5ce r5d]$ to ,8 rightful au?ority4 ,our reception ( ,*ri/ does n place u beyond ! rea* ( law b creates 9 u ! capacity = r5d]+ an intellig5t & *e]ful ob$i5ce to its holy requirem5ts4 #c4 ,*ri/ is receiv$ by an act ( fai?4--,to receive ,*ri/ is to believe 9 ,him2 & fai? 9 ,*ri/ is simply ! reception ( ,*ri/3 ! only way ( receiv+ ,him into ! s\l is by fai?4 ,! s\l accepts1 n only ! te/imony conc]n+ ,*ri/1 :e!r furni%$ by ,himself or by ,8 witnesses1 b accepts ,*ri/ ,himself4 ,! great1 f9al object ( fai? t saves is ,*ri/1 & all te/imony is valuable only z x br+s u to ,him4 ,! s9-toss$ _s f9ds re/ & peace only z x reposes1 n 9 an ab/ract tru?1 b 9 a p]son--n 9 love z ! law ( ! moral univ]se1 b 9 a p]son :o is ,himself love4 ,,ii4 ,! ,*ri/ian life is gov]n$ by ! law ( ,*ri/4--,s walk ye 9 ,him 7v]4 #f74 ,! ^w walk expresses ! g5]al conduct ( man & ! process ( progression 9 ! =mation ( individual "*4 ,! w ( ,*ri/1 z indicat$ 9 ,8 "*1 words1 _s1 & example1 is ! rul+ pr9ciple 9 ! life ( ! believ]4 #a4 ,to walk 9 ,*ri/ implies a recognition ( ,him 9 all ?+s4--,9 ev]y?+ t con/itutes our daily life--bus9ess1 dome/ic relations1 social engagem5ts1 fri5d%ips1 pleasures1 c>es1 & trials--we may trace ! pres5ce ( ,*ri/ & recognise ,8 rule4 ,ev]y:]e1 on road1 or rail1 or sea--9 all seasons ( di/ress or joy1 ( pov]ty or weal?1 ( di/urbance or re/--we may be consci\s ( ! encompass+ & regulat+ pres5ce ( ,*ri/ ,jesus ! ,"l4 #b4 ,to walk 9 ,*ri/ implies a complete consecration to ,him4--,he has ! supreme claim ^u our devotion & s]vice3 ,we are n our own2 we are b\ght ) a price4 ,our life consi/s 9 s]v+ ,him3 ,:e!r we live1 we live unto ! ,"l4 ,! be/ ( ev]y?+ we possess %\ld be *e]fully (f]$ to ,him4 ,c>peaux1 ! celebrat$ ,fr5* sculptor1 0 kept 9 comp>ative retirem5t = "s "t be=e 8 dea? by a long & pa9ful illness4 ,"o ,sunday1 z he 0 be+ drawn to *ur*1 he 0 acco/$ by a c]ta9 pr9ce1 :o exclaim$1 ,c>peaux1 ,i h good news = y6 ,y h be5 advanc$ 9 ! ,legion ( ,hon\r4 ,"h is ! rosette d'(fici]4 ,! emaciat$ sculptor smil$ & repli$1 ,?ank y1 my de> fri5d4 ,x is ! good ,god :o %all fir/ h ! noble gift4 ,say+ :i*1 he approa*$ ! alt>1 put ! rosette 9 8 button-hole1 & rev]5tially knelt d[n to pray4 #c4 ,to walk 9 ,*ri/ implies a cont9ual approximation to ! highe/ life 9 ,him4--,! ,*ri/ian c rise no high] ?an to be mo/ l ,*ri/4 ,! highe/ ambition ( ! apo/le 0 to be f\nd 9 ,him4 ,life 9 ,him is a p]petual progress 9 p]sonal purity & ev]-deep5+ felicity4 ,our int]e/ 9 ! va/ future is int5sifi$ by ! ,*ri/-inspir$ hope t we %all be = ev] virtually unit$ to ,him1 t we %all delight 9 ev]-*ang+ visions ( ,8 mat*less glory1 t we %all be l ,him1 & reflect & illu/rate ! spl5d\r ( ,8 all-p]fect "*4 ,e triumph ov] s9 is a sub/antial advance t[>ds ?is glori\s future de/9y4 ,,iii4 ,! ,*ri/ian life is support$ & e/abli%$ by fai? 9 fully decl>$ tru?4--#a4 ,!re is ! idea ( /ability4 ,! believ] is root$ 9 ,*ri/1 z a tree plant$ 9 firm1 immovable soil2 he is built up 9 ,*ri/1 z an edifice on a sure f\ndation2 & 9 bo? s5ses1 z a tree & z a build+1 he mu/ be e/abli%$ 9 ! tru? :i* has be5 demon/rat$ to him z ,div9e & all-au?oritative4 ,x is n en\gh to pres]ve ! appe>ance ( an ext]nal walk 9 ,*ri/2 b ! roots ( our fai? mu/ be work$ into ,him1 & ! sup]/ructure ( hol9ess re/ on ,him z ! only f\ndation laid 9 ,zion4 ,! s\l ?us firmly e/abli%$ w survive ! heavie/ /orms ( adv]sity & ! mo/ furi\s assaults ( error4 #b4 ,!re is ! idea ( progress4--,walk+ implies a cont9ual advance to a giv5 de/9ation2 a tree is plant$ 9 ord] to gr[2 ! build+1 aft] ! f\ndation is laid1 rises to completion4 ,! ^w built is 9 ! pres5t t5se & describes a "w 9 actual process4 ,s ! believ]1 hav+ become atta*$ to ! only f\ndation t is laid1 :i* is ,*ri/ ,jesus1 is ev] ris+ 9 con=mity ) ! f\ndation & ) ! outl9es ( t gr& spiritual edifice ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! patt]n & glory4 ,fai? is ! cem5t t fa/5s "o "p ( ! build+ to ! o!r2 b fai? z a liv+1 active pr9ciple1 also admits ( increase4 ,) respect to e individual ef=t aft] a high] spiritual life1 accord+ to our fai? x is done unto u4 ,,iv4 ,! ,*ri/ian life has its mo/ appropriate outfl[ 9 ?anksgiv+4--,ab\nd+ !re9 ) ?anksgiv+ 7v]4 #g74 ,! end ( all human conduct is ?anksgiv+4 ,x %\ld be express$ 9 e ^w & appe> 9 e action4 ,life %\ld be a ceaseless1 ev]-ab\nd+ outfl[ ( gratitude4 ,we %\ld nev] =get ! magnitude ( ! bless+s we h receiv$1 ! weal? ( m]cies n[ (f]$ to u1 & ! s\rce :5ce !y all issue4 ,a ?ankful remembrance ( pa/ b5efits *e]s & /r5g!ns ! he>t "u difficulties & disposes ! b\nte\s ,donor to conf] fur!r b5efits4 ,!re is no?+ 9 :i* ,*ri/ians are m defici5t ?an 9 a dev\t & he>tily express$ gratitude4 ,gratitude exp&s our sympa?ies = ! race4 ,:at a triumph ( dis9t]e/$ ?ankfulness 0 t ( ! invalid :o1 ?\gh conf9$ to 8 room1 ?ank$ ,god = ! sun%9e = o!rs to enjoy6 ,! _s ( ,*ri/ian progress is "o ( unceas+ ?anksgiv+4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian life is ,div9ely be/[$4 #b4 ,! ,*ri/ian life is ,div9ely su/a9$4 #c4 ,! reality ( ! ,*ri/ian life is evid5c$ by effusive & practical gratitude4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #f1 #g4 ,retrospection ! ,basis ( ,progress4 ,i4 ,! ,*ri/ian consci\sness 9 its appreh5sion ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,!re are two oppos+ !ories preval5t on ! p]son ( ,*ri/--! rationali/ic & ! reveal$4 ,! "o rules out ,8 ,godhead2 ! o!r is ! basis ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 #b4 ,two sy/ems ( !ology1 widely di/9ct f ea* o!r1 are dep5d5t on ^! !ories4 ,! "o puts man at its c5tre1 & is :olly human2 ! o!r en?rones ,god1 & is ess5tially ,div9e4 #c4 ,!re is only "o ,*ri/1 "o fai?1 "o salvation4 #d4 ,x is )9 ! "o or ! o!r ( ^! two sy/ems t we mu/ posit our decisions4 ,,ii4 ,! ,*ri/ian consci\sness 9 its reception ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,fai? receives ! :ole ,*ri/4 #b4 ,*ri/ asks & gets ! :ole man4 #c4 ,! life ( fai?1 z embodi$ 9 ! moralities ( ,*ri/ian liv+1 is ?us provid$ = & foll[s ?is consecrat+ act4 ,,iii4 ,! ,*ri/ian consci\sness 9 its subjection to ,*ri/4--#a4 ,! sph]e ( ! lord%ip ( ,*ri/ is ! human m9d4 #b4 ,! claim ( ?is lord%ip is absolute4 #c4 ,! m9d is free & uncon/ra9$ 9 its surr5d] to ! au?ority ( ,*ri/4--,john ,burton4 ,v]4 #f4 ,moral ,imitation4 ,i4 ,! text assumes t man possesses ! faculty ( imitation4 ,,ii4 ,he requires an example to imitate & t example is ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,a model mu/ be se5 to be imitat$1 s ,*ri/ has pres5t$ ,himself to u = t purpose4--,w4 ,fraz]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #h4 ,! ,m>ks ( a ,false ,philosophy4 ,philosophy plays an important "p 9 ! inve/igation & discov]y ( tru?4 ,! use ( ! ^w arose out ( ! humility ( ,py?agoras1 :o call$ himself a lov] ( wisdom4 ,! noble/ intellects ( all ages h be5 devot$ to ! pursuit ( ! same covet$ prize4 ,philosophy repres5ts ! highe/ ef=t ( ! human intellect 9 its se>* aft] k4 ,x explores & te/s ph5om5a 9 ! realm ( physics & ( morals & discov]s ! subtle laws by :i* ^? ph5om5a are gov]n$4 ,x elevates man to 8 true rank 9 creation1 & tea*es t he mu/ be e/imat$1 n by 8 physical relation to ! outw>d _w1 b by ! sublime end[m5ts ( 8 m9d1 into :i* x is ! special function ( philosophy to inquire4 ,! philosophic mood nev] rea*es its highe/ developm5t till x is ,*ri/ianis$4 ,! apo/le does n /igmatise all philosophy z 9 va92 he knew ! value ( a true philosophy1 & 9 8 e/imation ! ,*ri/ian religion 0 ! embodim5t ( ! highe/ philosophy4 ,b he w>n$ ! ,colossians aga9/ a false philosophy t 0 deceptive 9 its pret5sions & deadly 9 its influ5ce4 ,i4 ,a false philosophy is kn[n by its pr(itless speculations4--,! abs5ce ( bo? preposition & article 9 ! second clause %[s t va9 deceit describes & qualifies philosophy4 ,a celebrat$ ,roman sophi/ summ$ up 8 delib]ate judgm5t on ! ef=ts ( ! le>n$ 9 ! pa9ful se>* aft] wisdom 9 ^! words3 ,! human m9d w&]s 9 a diseas$ delirium1 & x is !re=e n surpris+ t !re is no possible folly :i* philosoph]s1 at "o "t or ano!r1 h prop\nd$ z a lesson ( wisdom4 ,:5 ! mo/ highly cultur$ intellects h be5 gravely occupi$ ) tricks ( magic1 ! ca/+ ( nativities1 ! r&om guesses ( soo?say+1 & ! pret5d$ m>vels ( a my/ic a/rology2 :5 ! be/ ( life has be5 sp5t 9 discuss+ transc5d5tal que/ions z to ! et]nity ( matt]1 fate1 ! mortality ( ! s\l1 ! wor%ip ( angels1 & _! mature end[m5ts & habits1 & 9 def9itional hair-splitt+ z to :at con/itutes ! *ief good ( man2 :5 ! true/ & be/ discov]ies ( human reason are us$ to disp>age ,div9e revelation & discr$it ! absolute au?ority ( sav+ tru?--!n philosophy falsifies its "n1 fru/rates its l(ty mission1 & deg5]ates into va91 empty1 pr(itless speculations4 ,! /ud5t ( ! !ories & contradictions ( c]ta9 philosophic s*ools may beg9 ) extravagant expectations1 only to end 9 *agr9 & despond5cy4 ,! errors :i* assail$ ! ,colossian ,*ur* 7 a mixture ( ! ,ori5tal sy/em ( ,zoroa/] ) ,judaism1 & ) ! crude1 half-compreh5d$ tru?s ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,x 0 a mongrel sy/em ( philosophy1 conta9+ ! g]ms ( :at aft]w>ds develop$ into an advanc$ ,gno/icism & became ! prolific s\rce ( _m =ms ( h]esy4 ,its abettors became va9 9 _! imag9ations1 & _! fooli% he>t 0 d>k5$2 pr(ess+ !mselves wise1 !y became fools 7,rom4 i4 #ba1 #bb74 ,,ii4 ,a false philosophy is kn[n by its purely human orig94--,aft] ! tradition ( m54 #a4 ,! human m9d is limit$4--,! /ream c nev] rise high] ?an its s\rce2 s ! wisdom t comes f man is necess>ily b\nd$ by ! range ( 8 m5tal p[]s4 ,! human m9d _c p5etrate f> into any subject )\t discov]+ !re is a po9t beyond :i* all is d>kness & unc]ta9ty4 ,x is impossible = ! circumscrib$ & unaid$ m9d ( man to con/ruct a philosophy t %all be univ]sally true & b5eficial4 ,tillotson has said3 ,philosophy has giv5 u sev]al plausible rules = atta9+ peace & tranquillity ( m9d1 b !y fall v mu* %ort 9 br++ m5 to x4 #b4 ,all human k is imp]fect4--,if any man ?9k t he kn[e? any?+1 he kn[e? no?+ yet z he ought to "k4 ,! traditions ( m5 are ! accumulation ( m]e human !ories transmitt$ f age to age until !y h assum$ ! pret5sions ( a philosophy1 impos+ a numb] ( un9spir$ & unau?oris$ obs]vances & au/]ities4 ,! imp]fection ( human k is n oblit]at$ b aggravat$ by its antiquity4 ,a philosophy t builds solely on man is baseless & full ( dang]4 ,,iii4 ,a false philosophy is kn[n by its undue exaltation ( elem5t>y pr9ciples4--,aft] ! rudim5ts ( ! _w4 ,! s\rce ( ! false tea*+ aga9/ :i* ! apo/le w>n$ 0 f\nd 9 human tradition1 & its subject-matt] 0 made up ( ! rudim5ts ( ! _w--! mo/ elem5t>y in/ruction convey$ by ext]nal & mat]ial objects1 suit$ only to man's infancy 9 ! _w4 ,! legal rights & c]emonies in/itut$ by ,moses are evid5tly ref]r$ to "h2 !y 7 ! fir/ r\gh elem5ts ( an introductory religion fit only = *ildr5--%ad[s at be/ ( great & deep] tru?s to :i* !y 7 int5d$ to lead1 & yet1 by ! t5d5cy ( ! s\l to cl+ to ! outw>d1 g5d]+ to bondage4 ,ev5 s we1 :5 we 7 *ildr51 7 9 bondage "u ! elem5ts rudim5ts ( ! _w4 ,b n[1 aft] t ye h kn[n ,god1 h[ turn ye aga9 to ! weak & begg>ly elem5ts8 7,gal4 iv4 #c-aj74 ,! apo/le %[s ! ,colossians t1 9 ,*ri/1 !y _h be5 exalt$ into ! sph]e ( ! ,_s1 & t x w\ld be a sad retrogression to plunge aga9 into ! mid/ ( ! s5su\s & c]emonial4 ,a true philosophy1 :ile />t+ necess>ily ) elem5t>y pr9ciples1 conducts its vot>ies into a pa?way ( increas+ k & ( spiritual exaltation & lib]ty4 ,a false philosophy fett]s ! m9d by exagg]at+ ! importance ( fir/ pr9ciples & insi/+ on _! et]nal obligation4 ,,iv4 ,a false philosophy is kn[n by its ,*ri/lessness4--,& n aft] ,*ri/4 ,*ri/ is nei!r ! au?or nor ! sub/ance ( its tea*+2 n ! au?or1 = its advocates rely on human traditions2 n ! sub/ance1 = !y ignore ,*ri/ by ! sub/itution ( ext]nal c]emonies & angelic m$iators4 ,su* a me?od ( philosophis+ may be aft] ! ,jewi% fanatics1 aft] ! ,py?agoreans or ,platoni/s1 aft] ,moses & 8 abrogat$ legalism2 b is x n aft] ,*ri/4 ,!re is no aff9ity betwe5 ,*ri/ & _! inv5tions2 ! sub/ances _c amalgamate4 ,z x is impossible1 by any process1 to conv]t a bas] metal into gold1 s x is impossible to elevate a va9 philosophy into ,*ri/ianity4 ,all true sav+ k mu/ be aft]--i4e4 accord+ to--,*ri/4 ,x is 9 ,him alone ! deepe/ wants ( man's nature c be met & satisfi$4 ,any philosophy1 ?\gh *ampion$ by ! mo/ brilliant intellects1 t t5ds to lure ! s\l f ,*ri/1 t puts any?+ 9 ! place ( ,him1 or depreciates 9 any way our e/imate ( ,8 glori\s "*1 is false & full ( p]il4 ,v4 ,a false philosophy is kn[n by its de/ructive influ5ce4--,le/ any man spoil y4 ,! mean+ ( ! ^w spoil is v full & significant3 x is n simply to despoil--to /rip (f--b to c>ry away z spoil1 j z ! f\r k+s1 aft] ! battle 9 ! vale ( ,siddim1 plund]$ ! cities ( ,sodom & ,gomorrah1 & bore away z spoil ! p & all _! prop]ty & victuals 7,g54 xiv4 #ab-af74 ,! ,colossians _h be5 rescu$ f ! bondage ( d>kness & transf]r$ to ! k+dom ( light2 !y 7 settl$ !re z free & happy citiz5s2 & n[ !re 0 dang] le/ !y %\ld be tamp]$ ) by "s crafty m>aud]1 seiz$ & c>ri$ away z booty1 & fall into a worse /ate ?an _! =m] slav]y4 ,!re are worse losses ?an loss ( prop]ty1 or ev5 ( *ildr53 man is nev] s griev\sly spoil$ z :5 8 s\l is debas$ & robb$ by ! errors ( wick$ s$uc]s4 ,m5 :o h contemptu\sly giv5 up ! ,bible z a book ( fables1 lo/ _! peace ( m9d1 wreck$ _! moral "*1 & bla/$ _! prospects = ev]1 began _! d[nw>d c>e] by embrac+ ! app>5tly h>mless ideas ( a false philosophy4 ,! ?ief come? n1 sai? ,jesus1 b to /eal1 to kill1 & to de/roy2 ,i--! infallible ,tea*]1 ! incorruptible ,gu>dian1 ! inexhau/ible ,life-giv]--am come t !y might h life1 & t !y might h x m abundantly 7,john x4 #aj74 ,,vi4 ,aga9/ a false philosophy ! ,*ur* mu/ be fai?fully w>n$4--,bew>e4 #a4 ,because x is s$uctive 9 its pret5sions4--,x seeks to ref9e & elevate ! pla9 ,gospel by a %[ ( l(ty intellectualism2 x dignifies "s p>ticul> religi\s rite into an unju/ifiable importance2 x elaborates a ritual m>vell\s = spectacul> display & musical effect2 x flatt]s ! pride & m9i/]s to ! corruption ( ! human he>t2 &1 /eal+ ?r\gh ! av5ue ( ! *>m$ s5ses1 ga9s an imp]i\s ma/]y ov] ! :ole man4 #b4 ,because x is baneful 9 its effect4--,x n only misrepres5ts & di/orts ! tru?1 b injures ! faculties ( ! s\l by :i* tru? is obta9$ & kept4 ,x d>k5s ! und]/&+1 pollutes ! consci5ce1 & weak5s ! w4 ,x robs man ( 8 de>e/ treasure1 & (f]s 9 ex*ange a begg>ly sy/em ( crude1 unsatisfy+ speculations4 ,! s\l is goad$ into a re/less se>* aft] re/ & curs$ ) its non-atta9m5t4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,human philosophy is ess5tially defective4 #b4 ,! true philosophy is ! highe/ k ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,all philosophy t weans ! s\l f ,*ri/ is false & %\ld be %unn$4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #i1 #aj4 ,! ,div9e ,fulness ( ,*ri/ a ,pl$ge ( ! ,believ]'s ,p]fection4 ,*ri/ianity is ! true philosophy4 ,"h are its pr(\nde/ dep?s1 its l(tie/ !mes1 its mo/ sub/antial discov]ies4 ,! philosophy t is n aft] ,*ri/ is va9 & mislead+4 ,x 0 a false conception ( ! ,colossian h]esy t ! ,div9e en]gy 0 disp]s$ among sev]al spiritual ag5cies4 ,! apo/le boldly decl>es t 9 ,*ri/ dwells ! :ole ! entire fulness ( ! ,deity1 & t x is 9 va9 to seek = spiritual life 9 communion ) inf]ior creatures4 ,i4 ,! ,div9e fulness ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,9 ,*ri/ is ! fulness ( ! ,deity4 ,= 9 ,him dwelle? all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead 7v]4 #i74 ,a small text1 b a great subject4 ,^! words conta9 ! sublime/ tru? 9 ! n>r[e/ compass4 ,fulness is a t]m us$ to signify all t any?+ conta9s4 ,h5ce1 we read ( ! fulness ( ! e>?1 ! fulness ( ! sea1 & t ! ,*ur* is ,*ri/'s body1 ! fulness ( ,him t fille? all 9 all4 ,9 ,*ri/ inh]e all ! p]fections1 attributes1 & qualities t ess5tially con/itute ! ,div9e nature--p[]1 wisdom1 et]nity1 self-exi/5ce1 omnipres5ce1 tru?1 love1 hol9ess4 ,! deities ( ! hea!n nev] pret5d$ to possess m ?an a few ,div9e attributes1 "s portion ( ,div9ity4 ,b ,*ri/ conta9s 9 ,himself ! totality ( ,div9e p[]s & excell5cies4 #b4 ,! fulness ( ! ,deity 9 ,*ri/ is pres5t & p]man5t4--,dwelle?4 ,! pres5t t5se is us$4 ,x is n z a transi5t gleam or z a brilliant display to s]ve a tempor>y purpose1 b z an ev]-pres5t & un*ang+ reality4 ,my/]y ( my/]ies6 ! body t hung]$ & ?ir/$1 t bl$ & di$1 t rose & asc5d$ on high1 is /ill ! temple ( illimitable ,deity6 ,! manife/ations ( ,god ?r\gh angels & prophets 7 brief & p>tial4 ,! ,%ek9ah1 or visible glory1 t hov]$ ov] ! ark ( ! cov5ant 0 a symbol only ( a pres5t deity & disappe>$ z my/]i\sly z x came4 ,b 9 ,*ri/1 ! transc5d5t fulness ( ! ,godhead f9ds its p]man5t home1 nev] to dep>t1 nev] to vani%4 #c4 ,! fulness ( ! ,deity 9 ,*ri/ has a visible embodim5t4--,bodily4 ,9 ! p]son ( ,*ri/ e moral p]fection ( ! ,godhead 0 en%r9$ & br\ght )9 ! range ( human vision4 ,he pres5t$ & prov$ ! fact ( ! ,div9e exi/5ce4 ,he embodi$ & decl>$ ! ,div9e spirituality4 ,he del9eat$ ! ,div9e disposition1 & "* 9 ! days ( ,8 fle%4 ,gleams ( ! ,div9e nature occasionally broke =?4 ,we beheld ,8 glory1 ! glory z ( ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god 7,john i4 #ad74 ,& n[1 f t subtle1 glorifi$ human =m ( our exalt$ ,m$iator1 ! spl5d\r ( ! ,deity rays =?1 fill+ ! univ]se ) light & glory & joy4 ,9 ,*ri/ ! ,godhead is reveal$1 n z a *ang+1 %ad[y phantasm1 b z a positive1 sub/antial reality4 ,,ii4 ,! supreme au?ority ( ,*ri/4--,:i* is ! ,head ( all pr9cipality & p[] 7v]4 #aj74 #a4 ,angels are ! pr9cipalities & p[]s ( ! univ]se4--,!y are call$ spirits to express _! nature1 & angels to designate _! (fice z mess5g]s s5t by ,god4 ,!y are call$ sons ( ,god1 to indicate _! l(ty relation%ip2 *]ubim1 because ( _! composite nature1 & because !y are plac$ "u ! pres5ce ( ,jehovah1 ^: mov+ ?rone !y appe> to draw2 s]aphim1 because ( _! burn+ ard\r 9 execut+ ! comm&s ( ,god2 />s ( ! morn+1 to set =? _! brightness2 a flam+ fire1 because ( ! fi]c5ess & cel]ity ) :i* !y c>ry out ! v5geance ( ,heav52 & !y are call$ pr9cipalities & p[]s on acc\nt ( _! exalt$ rank & sup]ior end[m5ts4 #b4 ,among ! pr9cipalities & p[]s ( ! univ]se ,*ri/ has supreme au?ority4--,he is ! ,head ( all angelic hi]>*ies4 ,he call$ !m into be+4 ,he end[s !m ) va/ intellig5ce4 ,he designates _! rank4 ,he controls _! b5efic5t m9i/ries4 ,he fills ! circle ( _! bliss4 ,to wor%ip angels1 or to seek _! m$iation 9 ! affairs ( ! s\l1 is n only gross idolatry1 b an insuff]able insult to ! fulness ( ! ,deity 9 ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,! believ]'s fulness 9 ,*ri/4--,& ye are complete 9 ,him 7v]4 #aj74 #a4 ,9 ,*ri/ is ! inspiration ( ! believ]'s life4--,! s\l f9ds its true life by believ+ on ! ,son ( ,god4 ,he t ha? ! ,son ha? life 7#a ,john v4 #ab74 ,9 ourselves we are l empty vessels2 b 9 ,*ri/ we are fill$ up to ! brim4 ,z !re is an orig9al & ,div9e fulness ( ! ,godhead 9 ,*ri/1 s !re is a d]iv$ fulness communicat$ to u4 ,e advance 9 ,*ri/ian exp]i5ce1 e aspiration aft] a m exalt$ spiritual tone1 e ye>n+ ( ! s\l aft] cle>] light1 e /ruggle = victory ov] self & s91 is prompt$ & accel]at$ by ! impetu\s infl[ ( ! ,div9e life4 #b4 ,9 ,*ri/ is ! p]fect ideal ( ! believ]'s "*4--,*ri/ has exalt$ human nature4 ,he took n on ,him ! nature ( angels1 b ! se$ ( ,abraham4 ,he has %[n :at human nature c become1 & :at x c d4 ,9 ,him we h ! illu/ri\s patt]n aft] :i* our s\ls are to be fa%ion$ & r\nd$ (f into a full-orb$ complet5ess4 ,*ri/ is ! mirror t glasses ,god's image be=e u1 & ! ,_s is ! pla/ic =ce )9 t transf]s & photographs t image2 & s1 behold+ z 9 a glass ! glory ( ! ,"l1 we are *ang$ into ! same image f glory to glory1 ev5 z by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l4 #c4 ,9 ,*ri/ is ! int]m9able bliss ( ! believ]'s future4--,! pres5t life is a tra9+ = ! future4 ,! m x is 9 h>mony ) ! w ( ,*ri/ ! happi] w x be4 ,e attempt1 amid ! multi=m relations ( life1 to d our duty 9 a ,*ri/ly _s1 is br++ u into clos] sympa?y ) ,*ri/1 & prep>+ u = a joy\s life ) ,him h]eaft]4 ,! apo/le express$ ! condition ( ! highe/ conceivable bliss to ! believ] 9 ! words1 ,& s %all we ev] be ) ! ,"l 7#a ,!ss4 iv4 #ag74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ is ess5tially ,div9e4 #b4 ,!re is an ineffable fulness ( salvation 9 ,*ri/4 #c4 ,all second>y m$iators betwe5 ,god & man are sup]flu\s4 #d4 ,! s\l is complete 9 ,*ri/ only z x believes 9 ,him4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #i1 #aj4 ,a ,pres5tation ( ,two ,great ,tru?s4 ,i4 ,t all ,*ri/ianity c5tres 9 ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,t union to ,*ri/ makes ! s\l indep5d5t ( o!rs4--,dykes4 ,v]4 #i4 ,! ,fulness ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,*ri/ is full ( ! p[] ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,! love ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,! grace ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,! fai?fulness ( ,god4 ,v4 ,! purpose ( ,god to puni% s94--,prea*]'s ,magaz9e4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,! ,complet+ ( ! ,s\l4 ,i4 ,we are made complete 9 ,*ri/ by inspirations4 ,,ii4 ,we h ideas & ideals 9 ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,we are set 9 a v>i\s s*eme ( relations t we may h a tra9+ 9 virtues equally v>i\s & be p]fect$ 9 !m & by means ( !m4--,bu%nell4 ,! ,believ] ,complete 9 ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,complete 9 ,him ) respect to ! "w :i* ,he ha? already p]=m$4--#a4 ,8 ob$i5ce & atonem5t 7 precisely :at ,god ,himself _h prescrib$4 #b4 ,t ,he obey$ & aton$1 we h ! p]fect evid5ce ( obs]vation & te/imony4 ,he ,himself decl>$1 ,i h f9i%$ ! "w :i* ,?\ gave/ ,me to d4 ,x is f9i%$4 ,to ?is ! ,fa!r & ! ,_s h expressly borne te/imony3 by signs & wond]s2 ,8 resurrection2 ,8 asc5sion2 ! desc5t ( ! ,_s2 conv]sions2 ! glorification ( ,8 p4 #c4 ,into ,8 righte\sness ?us p]fect ! believ] is admitt$4 ,,ii4 ,complete 9 ,him ) respect to ! "w :i* ,he is n[ p]=m+4--#a4 ,int]c$+ 9 heav54 #b4 ,rul+ on e>?1 & ?us giv+ grace & af=d+ protection4 ,,iii4 ,complete 9 ,him ) respect to ! "w :i* ,he is h]eaft] to p]=m4--#a4 ,z ! ,resurrection4 #b4 ,z ! ,judge4 #c4 ,z ! ,glorifi]4 #d4 ,z ! ,consummation & ,communicator ( et]nal bless$ness4--,/ew>t4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aa1 #ab4 ,*ri/ian ,circumcision4 ,!re 7 two pr9cipal errors ly+ at ! root ( ! h]esy t 0 do+ s mu* damage at ,coloss4 ,"o 0 ! !ological error ( sub/itut+ inf]ior & creat$ angelic m$iators = ! ,div9e ,head ,himself4 ,! o!r 0 a practical error1 9 insi/+ ^u ritual & ascetic obs]vances z ! f\ndation ( moral tea*+4 ,?us1 _! !ological speculations & e?ical code alike 7 at fault4 ,bo? errors fl[$ f a common s\rce--! false conception t evil resides 9 matt]1 a fruitful s\rce ( _m fatal h]esies4 ,"s cont5d$ ! ,colossians c\ld n be complete 9 ,*ri/ )\t submitt+ to ! ,jewi% rite ( circumcision2 b ! apo/le %[$ t !y 7 ! subjects ( a sup]ior circumcision4 ,i4 ,*ri/ian circumcision is inw>d & spiritual4--,ye are circumcis$ ) ! circumcision made )\t h&s 7v]4 #aa74 ,! h&-wr\ght circumcision ( ! ,jews 0 simply an outw>d & visible sign ( an inw>d & spiritual grace4 ,?is is abundantly cle> 9 ! language ( ! ,old ,te/am5t3 ,no /rang] uncircumcis$ 9 he>t1 nor uncircumcis$ 9 fle%1 %all ent] into ,my sanctu>y4 ,! ,"l ,?y ,god w circumcise ?9e he>t1 to love ! ,"l ?y ,god ) all ?9e he>t & all ?y s\l 7,ezek4 xliv4 #i2 ,deut4 xxx4 #f74 ,! argum5t ( ! apo/le is t ! ,colossians _h secur$ all ! spiritual results aim$ at 9 ! anci5t rite1 & t by a bett] circumcision1 ev5 t made )\t h&s1 by ! spiritual & almighty p[] ( ,*ri/1 s t x 0 unnecess>y = !m or any o!r ,g5tiles to submit to ! abrogat$ ,hebraic ord9ance4 ,! true circumcision is t ( ! he>t1 9 ! _s1 & n 9 ! lett] 7,rom4 ii4 #bh1 #bi74 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ian circumcision is complete4--,9 putt+ (f ! body ( ! s9s ( ! fle% 7v]4 #aa72 or1 z ,b5gel translates1 putt+ (f ! body ( ! s9s--t is to say1 ! fle%4 ,manual circumcision1 accord+ to ! law ( ,moses1 0 ! cutt+ away ( only a small "p ( ! fle%4 ,b ! true spiritual circumcision consi/s 9 putt+ (f1 r5\nc+1 & ca/+ away ) disgu/ ! :ole body ( our corrupt nature--! entire fle%ly pr9ciple4 ,! :ole bulk ( s9 is fitly comp>$ to a body1 because ( ! weight ( guilt !re is 9 x 7,rom4 vii4 #bd71 & ! s\l is completely compass$ by x1 z x is ) our natural body 7,g54 vi4 #e74 ,:5 ! he>t is circumcis$1 ! total mass ( s9 is put (f1 z ! port] puts (f 8 burd51 ! begg> 8 rages1 ! ma/] 8 false s]vant1 & ! s]p5t its sk94 ,old ?+s pass away2 all ?+s become new4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ian circumcision is ,div9e4--,by ! circumcision ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #aa74 ,x is wr\ght1 )\t h&s1 by ! inw>d1 invisible p[] ( ! ,div9e ,_s ( ,*ri/4 ,x sup]s$es ! ext]nal =m ( ! circumcision ( ! law & fulfils all its spiritual designs 9 a f> m p]fect mann] ?an ev5 ! spiritually-m9d$ ,jew c\ld adequately conceive4 ,:at c nev] be effect$ by ! moral law1 by ext]nal1 ascetic c]emonies1 or by philosophic speculations1 is accompli%$ by ! circumcision ( ,*ri/4 ,! :ole body ( s9 is mortifi$1 ! s\l is quick5$ & r5ew$1 & br\ght into ! possession ( ! highe/ moral p]fection4 ,,iv4 ,*ri/ian circumcision is realis$ by ! ?or\gh id5tification ( ! believ] ) ,*ri/ 9 ,8 dea? & resurrection4--,buri$ ) ,him1 :]e9 also ye are ris5 ) ,him 7v]4 #ab74 ,burial implies previ\s dea?2 & to secure ! true circumcision we mu/ be spiritually id5tifi$ ) ,*ri/ 9 ,8 dea?1 burial1 & resurrection4 ,x is ! famili> tea*+ ( ! ,new ,te/am5t t he :o believes 9 ,*ri/ is said to die ) ,him1 to be buri$ ) ,him1 & to rise ) ,him 7v]4 #ac2 ,rom4 vi4 #aa2 ,eph4 ii4 #e74 ,a circumcis$ he>t1 a new nature1 _c be obta9$ by m]e human ef=t1 by /]n resolutions1 pa9ful processes ( self-mortification1 or by ! mo/ advanc$ & rigor\s m5tal culture4 ,x is secur$ only by a complete1 vital union & incorporation ) ,*ri/1 & a sympa!tic p>ticipation ) ,him 9 all ,he has done & suff]$4 ,) ,*ri/ ! believ] ent]s ! grave :]e ! va/ body ( s9 dies & is buri$2 & ) ,*ri/ he em]ges into a new & heav5li] life t trans=ms ! s\l into a ,div9] beauty1 & fills x ) unutt]able rapture & melodi\s praise4 ,v4 ,*ri/ian circumcision is wr\ght 9 ! s\l by a spiritual baptism4--,buri$ ) ,him 9 baptism1 :]e9 also ye are ris5 ) ,him 7v]4 #ab74 ,baptism by wat]1 l legal circumcision1 is an outw>d & visible sign ( an inw>d & spiritual grace4 ,b x does n appe> t !re is any allusion "h to ! ord9ance ( baptism4 ,! lead+ ideas & figures us$ 9 ^! two v]ses ref] to spiritual realities3 ! dea?1 burial1 & resurrection1 ! circumcision )\t h&s1 & ! putt+ (f ( ! body ( ! fle%1 are all spiritual2 & ! baptism is evid5tly ( ! same "*4 ,x is by ! baptism ( ! ,_s--! quick5+ & r5ew+ p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/--t ! s\l is s unit$ to & id5tifi$ ) ,*ri/ t ! believ] may be said to be buri$ & to rise ) ,him4 ,x is possible to die ) ,*ri/ & to rise ) ,him )\t be+ baptis$ ) wat]2 b x is impossible to d ei!r )\t ! baptism ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,spiritual baptism is ! grave ( ! old man & ! bir? ( ! new4 ,z he s9ks b5ea? ! baptismal wat]s1 ! believ] buries !re all 8 corrupt affections & pa/ s9s2 ans he em]ges !nce1 he rises reg5]ate1 quick5$ to new hopes & a new life4 ,,vi4 ,*ri/ian circumcision is receiv$ by fai?4--,?r\gh ! fai? ( ! op]ation ( ,god1 :o ha? rais$ ,him f ! dead 7v]4 #ab74 ,fai? is n a natural production ( ! human he>t4 ,x is a ,div9e gift & is be/[$ on man by a ,div9e op]ation4 ,man c believe because ,god has giv5 him ! p[] to believe4 ,no unbeliev] c receive ! baptism t effects ! spiritual resurrection4 ,! fai? specially ref]r$ to is to be fix$ on ! p[] ( ,god z ex]t$ & display$ 9 ! resurrection ( ,*ri/ f ! tomb4 ,! same p[] is employ$ 9 t my/]i\s baptismal process by :i* ! s\l ?r[s (f its mass ( moral vil5ess & rises into newness ( life4 ,fai? op5s e gateway ( ! s\l1 s t x gratefully welcomes & exults 9 ! trans=m+ op]ations ( ! ,div9e en]gy4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,all ext]nal ord9ances are p[]less to *ange ! he>t4 #b4 ,! true circumcision is accompli%$ by ! baptism ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 #c4 ,to realise ! r5ew+ p[] ( ,god fai? is indisp5sable4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,! ,true ,circumcision4 ,i4 ,is n an outw>d rite1 b an inw>d *ange4 ,,ii4 ,is an excision ( ! body ( s9 by our union ) ,*ri/1 :o has conqu]$ s94 ,,iii4 ,is n an ext]nal obs]vance1 b a spiritual exp]i5ce & a holy life4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,! ,true ,baptism-- ,i4 ,is spiritual reg5]ation4 ,,ii4 ,is be+ buri$ & rais$ aga9 ) ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,is secur$ by an active1 realis+ fai? 9 ! p[] ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,r5d]s circumcision & all outw>d rites valueless z means ( salvation4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ac1 #ad4 ,! ,transition f ,dea? to ,life4 ,9 relation to man1 ! physical ord] is a desc5t f life to dea?1 ! spiritual ord] an asc5t f dea? to life4 ,! s\l ( man is held captive 9 ! d>k & dismal prison-h\se ( s91 & ! ,div9e law--at once its judge & gaol]--has decl>$ its condemnation to dea?4 ,! great ,m$iator (f]s ,himself a ransom = human s94 ,he is accept$4 ,! s5t5ce ( condemnation is cancell$1 & spiritual lib]ty proclaim$4 ,i4 ,t ! natural condition ( humanity is "o ( moral & spiritual dea?4--#a4 ,man is 9 a condition ( spiritual ins5sibility4 ,y1 be+ dead 9 y\r s9s 7v]4 #ac74 ,! dead "k n any?+4 ,!y are z unconsci\s z ! du/ 9 ! mid/ ( :i* !y slumb]4 ,! sweete/ s\nds or ! brighte/ sc5es appeal 9 va9 to ! lock$-up s5ses4 ,?is figure /rik+ly depicts ! moral condition ( man4 ,! s\l may be ke5ly alive to ! relations & int]e/s ( ! out] _w1 & at ! same "t dead to ! gr&e/ spiritual realities4 ,he is ins5sible to ! "* & claims ( ,god1 to ! sublime/ tru?s1 to ! mo/ ravi%+ prospects4 ,) faculties to appreciate all t is lovely 9 nature & wond]ful 9 art1 he is ins5sible & unresponsive to ! highe/ moral beauty4 #b4 ,man is 9 a condition ( moral corruption4--,& ! uncircumcision ( y\r fle% 7v]4 #ac74 ,dea? unb9ds ! =ces t brace up ! body 9 life & heal? & leaves x a prey to ! ev]-active p[] ( corruption4 ,! fle% is ! c>nal pr9ciple--! old corrupt nature2 & its uncircumcision indicates t x has n be5 cut (f1 mortifi$1 or conqu]$4 ,x is ! loa?some1 putrid fruit ( a nature spiritually dead--! outwork+s ( a wick$1 unr5ew$ he>t1 ?r\gh all ! *annels ( un*eck$ appetites & passions--moral putresc5ce fatt5+ on itself4 ,no description ( s9 c surpass ! revolt+ spectacle ( its own self-regi/]$ results4 #c4 ,man is 9 a condition ( condemnation4--7#a7 ,! ,div9e ord9ances record an indictm5t aga9/ ! transgressor4 ,! h&writ+ ( ord9ances t 0 aga9/ u 7v]4 #ad74 ,a h&writ+ imports :at any "o writes ) 8 own h&1 & is usually appli$ to a note ( h&1 a bond1 or obligation1 z hav+ ! signature ( ! debtor or contract+ p>ty4 ,! prim>y ref]5ce 9 ! t]ms us$ is to ! ,jews1 :o might be said to h sign$ ! contract :5 !y b\nd !mselves1 by a curse1 to obs]ve all ! enactm5ts ( ! law 7,deut4 xxvii4 #ad-bf74 ,ord9ances1 ?\gh ref]r+ prim>ily to ! ,mosaic ord9ances1 includes all =ms ( positive decrees 7ord9ances7 9 :i* moral or social pr9ciples are embodi$ or religi\s duties def9$4 ,man ev]y:]e is "u law1 writt5 or unwritt52 & he is morally obligat$ to obey x4 ,t law has be5 univ]sally violat$1 & its ord9ances & sanctions are aga9/ u4 ,we are involv$ 9 legal condemnation2 we owe to ,god :at we c nev] pay4 7#b7 ,! ,div9e ord9ances are ho/ile t[>ds ! transgressor4 ,:i* 0 contr>y to u 7v]4 #ad74 ,we are (t5 pa9fully rem9d$ ( our brok5 bond1 z ! debtor is (t5 di/ress+ly rem9d$ ( 8 undis*>g$ obligation4 ,our peace is di/urb$1 our consci5ce tr\bl$1 our prospects d>k5$4 ,! s5se ( condemnation pursues u 9 e "p ( life & haunts u ) visions ( t]rible v5geance to come4 ,,ii4 ,t ! believ] is rais$ into a condition ( spiritual life4--#a4 ,spiritual life beg9s 9 ! consci\sness ( lib]ty4 ,hav+ =giv5 y all trespasses 7v]4 #ac74 ,s9 en?rals ! s\l 9 an intol]able bondage & smites x ) a dea?ly bl[4 ,!re is no return to life until lib]ty is be/[$4 ,=giv5ess conf]s t lib]ty4 ,p>don is ! po9t at :i* spiritual life beg9s4 ,! s5se ( lib]ty is ! fir/ glad ?rill 9 ! s\l ( a new & nobl] life4 ,! p>don is ample2 x is all-compreh5sive--hav+ =giv5 y all trespasses4 ,e legal b>ri] is remov$4 ,all guilt is cancell$4 ,e /a9 is purg$ away4 ,e ve/ige ( corruption disappe>s4 ,! ,div9e m]cy triumphs 9 ! prompt1 g5]\s1 lov+1 full =giv5ess ( s9s4 #b4 ,spiritual life implies a fre$om f all condemnation4--7#a7 ,! indictm5t record$ 9 ! ,div9e ord9ances is cancell$ & aboli%$4 ,blott+ out ! h&writ+ ( ord9ances t 0 aga9/ u1 :i* 0 contr>y to u1 & took x out ( ! way1 nail+ x to ,8 cross 7v]4 #ad74 ,e assurance is giv5 to ! trembl+ believ] t 8 guilt is p>don$1 & 8 condemnation remov$4 ,! h&writ+ is blott$ out--z x 71 cross-/rokes are drawn ?r\gh x2 & t all suspicion x may aga9 become legible1 may be allay$1 x is add$1 & took x out ( ! way2 x is entirely remov$4 ,b le/1 haply1 x %\ld aga9 be f\nd & produc$1 x is decl>$--x is de/roy$1 torn1 nail$ to ! cross1 & s made utt]ly useless ev] to witness any?+ aga9/ ! believ]4 ,n[ we are deliv]$ f ! law1 t be+ dead :]e9 we 7 held 7,rom4 vii4 #f74 ,! h&writ+ aga9/ u is remov$ & de/roy$ by ! sacrificial dea? ( ,*ri/ on ! cross4 ,!re we behold ! cancell$ s5t5ce torn & r5t by ! v nails t pi]c$ ! sacr$ body ( ! _w's ,r$eem]4 7#b7 ,fre$om f condemnation is effect$ by ! cross4 ,8 cross4 ,mu* z ! doctr9e ( salvation ?r\gh ! vic>i\s suff]+s ( ,*ri/ may be misund]/ood & despis$1 x is ! only me?od by :i* p>don c be be/[$1 condemnation remov$1 & spiritual life imp>t$4 ,*ri/ ha? r$eem$ u f ! curse ( ! law1 be+ made a curse = u4 ,,iii4 ,t ! transition ( ! s\l f dea? to spiritual life is a ,div9e "w4--,y ha? ,he quick5$ toge!r ) ,him 7v]4 #ac74 ,god only c raise ! dead4 ,he :o fir/ fa%ion$ u 9 ,8 own image1 :o rais$ f ! dead ,jesus1 ! great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep1 rescues man f ! gloomy doma9 ( spiritual dea?1 & inspires him ) a new & holi] life4 ,x is a life ( bless$ union ) ! ,div9e4 ,its activities are spontane\s & ,godw>d 9 _! t5d5cies4 ,x has ! p[] ( gr[? & endless developm5t4 ,its aspirations are ! pure/ & noble/4 ,x is int5sely individual4 ,x is ! movem5t ( ! ,div9e 9 ! sph]e ( ! human1 n defac+ or de/roy+ ! human1 b exalt+ & p]fect+ its wor?ie/ traits4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,all m5 are dead 9 s94 #b4 ,law condemns b _c deliv]4 #c4 ,p>don ( s9 is ! gateway ( spiritual life4 #d4 ,p>don is obta9$ only by look+ to ! cross4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,dea? & ,spiritual ,life4 ,i4 ,man by s9 is spiritually dead & disabl$ f ex]cis+ spiritual acts4 ,,ii4 ,man is quick5$ into spiritual life by virtue ( ! resurrection ( ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,spiritual life is obta9able only by ! p>don ( s94 ,v]4 #ad4 ,! ,h&writ+ ( ,ord9ances4 ,i4 ,describes our condemnation4 ,,ii4 ,mu/ be cancell$ 9 ord] to p>don4 ,,iii4 ,cancell$ by ! suff]+s on ! cross4 ,,iv4 ,is blott$ out aga9/ u :5 we accept ! ,crucifi$4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ae4 ,! ,triumph ( ! ,cross4 ,! apo/le has %[n ! wor?lessness ( ! ,jewi% c]emonies & ! gall+ tyranny ( _! yoke4 ,he has expos$ ! empt9ess ( ! philosophy t 0 ( human fabrication1 ) its illusive !ories ab\t angel m$iators1 its va/ accretions ( conflict+ traditions1 & its intol]able impositions4 ,he has decl>$ t !y are all transfix$ to ! cross--torn1 lac]at$1 illegible1 cancell$--& exhibit$ !re z a spectacle = ! p]petual consolation & assurance ( ! believ]4 ,& n[ ! apo/le1 ris+ ) ! gr&eur ( 8 !me1 comp>es ! sc5e ( ! cross to ! spl5did triumph ( a ,roman g5]al1 9 :i* ! captives tak5 9 battle 7 l$ 9 gorge\s procession ?r\gh ! city z sub/antial trophies ( ! victor4 ,i4 ,! triumph ( ! cross 0 ov] ! p[]s ( evil4--,pr9cipalities & ,p[]s4 #a4 ,! exi/5ce ( evil is a pa9ful fact4--,we meet ) x ev]y:]e & 9 ev]y?+4 ,x m>s ! beauty ( ext]nal creation & loads x ) a burd5 ( unutt]able woe4 ,x fl+s its %ad[ ov] ! brighte/ sky1 trans=ms ! music ( life into a doleful monotone1 & translates ! s(te/ zephyrs into sighs4 ,x impregnates man's moral nature1 deflects ! pure/ pr9ciples1 %att]s ! noble/ p[]s1 arre/s ! l(tie/ aspirations & drags ! s\l d[n to ! l[e/ hell4 #b4 ,evil is embodi$ 9 invisible & pot5t p]sonalities4--,!y are "h call$ pr9cipalities because ( _! excell5cy1 _! deep p5etration1 va/ k1 & exalt$ /ation4 ,!y are call$ p[]s because ( _! ability1 ! mighty influ5ce !y c wield1 & ! t]rible havoc !y c "w4 ,_! dom9ion ext5ds ov] ! :ole realm ( s94 ,!y exi/ 9 va/ numb]s 7#b ,pet4 iv4 #b2 ,jude #f71 b !y are inspir$ & guid$ by "o great ma/]-_s--! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air4 ,!y are animat$ & b\nd toge!r by "o _s--a _s ( bitt] hatr$ & savage ho/ility t[>ds ,god1 & ( contemptu\s scorn = ,8 au?ority4 ,!y are eag] to obey ! slighte/ behe/ ( _! malignant lead]4 ,he spake3 & to confirm 8 words outflew ,millions ( flam+ swords1 drawn f ! ?ighs1 ,( mighty *]ubim3 ! sudd5 blaze ,f> r\nd illum9$ hell3 highly !y rag$ ,aga9/ ! ,highe/1 & fi]ce ) grasp$ arms ,cla%$ on _! s\nd+ %ields ! d9 ( w>1 ,hurl+ defiance t[>ds ! vault ( heav54 ,^! ho/s ( evil spirits are ! great foes ( man ) :i* he has incessantly to cont5d 7,eph4 vi4 #ab74 ,! /ruggle w\ld be hopeless _h n ,*ri/ defeat$ !m4 ,,ii4 ,! triumph ( ! cross 0 a*iev$ aft] sev]e conflict4--,hav+ spoil$4 #a4 ,! conflict 0 cont9u\s4--,x 0 f\ght f ! e>lie/ p]iod betwe5 ,satan & man1 & ! day 0 lo/4 ,! woeful issues ( t conque/ are ) u to-day4 ,! battle has be5 rag+ ev] s9ce4 ,! enmity exi/+ betwe5 ! s]p5t & ! se$ ( ! woman is /ill active4 ,! symbols & =e%ad[+s ( ! great /rife appe>$ on _m occasions dur+ ! ,mosaic p]iod4 ,b :5 ,*ri/ assum$ our humanity & /epp$ ^u ! field z ! great ,capta9 ( our salvation1 ! conflict rea*$ its climax4 #b4 ,! conflict 0 fi]ce4--,ho/s ( demons sw>m$ ar\nd ! solit>y ,w>rior1 & ) incr$ible fury s\ght to ga9 a victory ov] ! human nature he _h assum$4 ,aga9 & aga91 !y ru%$ to ! attack2 b ea* fre% assault end$ ) a new defeat4 ,9 ! wild]ness ,he 0 tempt$ by ,satan2 b ! ar*-tempt] 0 compell$ to retire1 baffl$ & conqu]$4 ,?r\gh ! voice ( ,8 *ief disciple ! temptation 0 r5ew$1 & ,he 0 urg$ to decl9e ,8 appo9t$ suff]+s & dea? 7,matt4 xvi4 #bc74 ,b ,satan 0 aga9 foil$4 #c4 ,! conflict 0 deadly4--,!n came ! f9al h\r--! great crisis :5 ! p[] ( d>kness made itself felt1 :5 ! pr9ce ( ?is _w ?rew 8 la/ fatal %aft & ass]t$ 8 tyranny 7,luke xxii4 #ec2 ,john xii4 #cj74 ,! clos+ act 9 ! conflict began ) ! agony ( ,ge?semane2 x end$ ) ! cross ( ,calv>y4 ,! ,son ( ,god expires on ! accurs$ tree4 ,b1 lo6 /range rev]sal ( all human conflicts--! mom5t ( app>5t defeat is ! mom5t ( victory6 ,by dy+ ,*ri/ has conqu]$ dea? & wre/$ f ! enemy 8 mo/ pot5t weapon ( t]ror4 ,! pr9cipalities & p[]s ( evil1 t clung ar\nd ! humanity ( ,*ri/ l a fatal ,nessus tunic1 7 spoil$--torn (f & ca/ aside = ev]4 ,evil assail$ ! great ,r$eem] f )\t1 b nev] p5etrat$ ,him z x does humanity4 ,9 ! act ( dy+ ! crucifi$ ,"o /ripp$ (f & flung to ! gr\nd ! great pot5tates ( evil nev] m to be 9 ! asc5dant4 ,,iii4 ,! triumph ( ! cross 0 signal & complete4--#a4 ,x 0 signal4 ,he made a %[ ( !m op5ly4 ,! ov]?r[ ( ! pr9cipalities & p[]s ( evil 0 boldly decl>$ to ! univ]se4 ,!y 7 decl>$ to be li>s1 traitors1 deceiv]s1 usurp]s1 & murd]]s6 ,x 0 n a private b a public victory1 9 :i* ! univ]se 0 int]e/$1 & 9 :i* all m5 may well rejoice4 ,! victory ( mank9d is involv$ 9 ! victory ( ,*ri/4 ,9 ,8 cross we too are dive/$ ( ! poison\s1 cl++ g>m5ts ( temptation1 s91 & dea?--we spoil1 /rip (f1 put away f u ! p[]s ( evil1 & are lib]at$ f ! dom9ion ( ! fle%4 #b4 ,x 0 complete4--,triumph+ ov] !m 9 x4 ,*ri/ prov$ ,himself on ! cross ! ,conqu]or ( dea? & hell4 ,"h ! p>adox ( ! ,crucifixion is plac$ 9 ! /ronge/ light--triumph 9 helplessness1 glory 9 %ame1 ! vanqui%$ become ! conqu]or4 ,! gloom ( ! convict's gibbet is trans=m$ into ! spl5d\r ( ! victor's *>iot4 ,9 ! cross we see ! greate/ triumph ( our ,immanuel--! law fulfill$2 ,god's moral gov]nm5t v9dicat$2 dea? robb$ ( its prey2 ,satan1 ! pr9ce ( ?is _w ca/ out2 pr9cipalities & p[]s dragg$ 9 procession z captives2 a %[ ( !m boldly made2 ! imprison$ _w set free2 & ! f9al victory ov] e enemy assur$4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ has conqu]$ ! p[]s ( evil4 #b4 ,to ! believ] ultimate victory is c]ta94 #c4 ,keep up a brave he>t 9 ! fi]ce/ conflict4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #af1 #ag4 ,! ,c]emonial & ! ,real 9 ,religion4 ,aft] deal+ ) ! speculative !ories s busily propagat$ by ! false tea*]s at ,coloss1 ! apo/le desc5ds f ! height ( 8 l(ty argum5t1 & ) incomp>able =ce sweeps away ! :ole gr\p ( errors :i* ov]rat$ an excessive ritualism & insi/$ on a rigor\s asceticism4 ,! exi/5ce ( ! c]emonial 9 religion is a confession ( ! imp]fection ( our nature2 & ! m rudim5t>y ! c]emonial1 ! l[] x supposes our condition4 ,! c]emonial =e%ad[s ! real & is int5d$ to help 9 atta9+ x4 ,9 ! nature ( ?+s1 !re=e1 ! c]emonial is b tempor>y4 ,:5 x puts man 9 possession ( ! real x vani%es4 ,! %ad[ is absorb$ 9 ! sub/ance4 ,to compel man to f9d salvation 9 ! c]emonial1 :5 he already possesses ! real1 is a retrogression & an inju/ice4 ,! lib]ty ( ! ,gospel places ! believ] above ! slav]y ( ext]nal ord9ances & furni%es him ) a law--! law ( a ,*ri/ianis$ consci5ce--z to _! use or neglect4 ,i4 ,t ! c]emonial 9 religion c =m no j basis = individual condemnation4--,let no man1 !re=e1 judge y 9 meat1 etc4 7v]4 #af74 ,! ,mosaic law en=c$ c]ta9 injunctions conc]n+ eat+ & dr9k+4 ,x gave m9ute directions z to ! animals t 7 to be eat51 mak+ a di/9ction betwe5 ! clean & ! unclean4 ,z to dr9k+1 ! prie/s 7 /rictly =bidd5 ! use ( w9e on ! eve ( solemn public duty2 & ! v[ ( ! ,naz>ites requir$ entire ab/95ce f ! fruit ( ! v9e4 ,! t5d5cy ( ! ,jews 0 to multiply ^! di/9ctions & prohibitions1 & to exalt !m into undue importance4 ,! ref]5ce to special days embraces ! collective p]iodical fea/s & sacr$ seasons ( ! ,levitical ritual--! ye>ly1 mon?ly1 & weekly celebrations4 ,! t]m holy day w\ld include ! fe/ivals ( ! ,passov]1 ,p5teco/1 & ,tab]nacles respectively4 ,! new moon alludes to ! mon?ly celebrations m5tion$ 7,num4 x4 #aj1 xxviii4 #aa74 ,! ,sabba? days ref] to ! weekly solemnities & s]vices ( ! sev5? day4 ,! ,jews assum$ t ! obligation ( ^! regulations 0 p]man5t1 & _! obs]vance ess5tial to ! salvation ( ! ,*ri/ian believ]4 ,! ,gospel tea*es t ! obs]vance or non-obs]vance ( ^! c]emonial rites is no j gr\nd = judg+ ea* o!r4 ,we are n ju/ifi$ 9 condemn+ any "o = neglect+ !m1 or to ?9k any bett] ( "o :o rev]5tly obs]ves !m4 ,! ess5ce ( religion does n consi/ 9 ! outw>d =m1 b 9 ! inw>d _s--n 9 ! c]emonial1 b 9 ! real4 ,:i* are a %ad[ ( ?+s to come2 b ! body is ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ag74 ,,ii4 ,t ! c]emonial 9 religion is typical ( ! real4--,:i* are a %ad[ ( ?+s to come 7v]4 #ag74 ,c]emonies h _! place 9 ! culture ( mank9d1 & 9 _! legitimate sph]e !y are important4 ,!y are adapt$ to ! infant /age 9 ! developm5t ( ! race4 ,!y sket* out ! bold1 r\gh outl9es ( tru?s t are 9 a half-=m$ embryotic /ate4 ,!y are %ad[s project$ across ! disc ( our m5tal vision--( gr& realities :i* are ev] advanc+ into cle>] view4 ,!y are typical ( ! exi/5ce & c]ta9 manife/ation ( deep] & un*angeable tru?s4 ,!y are pr$ictive ( ?+s to come4 ,! great ye>ly fe/ival ( ! ,passov] typifi$ ! =giv5ess ( s9s by ! %$d+ ( ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,p5teco/1 or fea/ ( ! fir/fruits1 sets =? ! su/5ance & ample provision ,god has made = ! s\l4 ,! fea/ ( ,tab]nacles 0 a significant rem9d] ( ,god's provid5tial guidance & fa!rly c>e ( human life4 ,! new moon1 or fir/ day ( ! mon?1 ) its usual s]vice1 impress$ on ! m9ds ( ! p ! tru? t ,jehovah1 ! ,rul] ( ! seasons1 0 ! ,god ( provid5ce z well z ( creation4 ,! weekly ,sabba?1 ) its grateful re/1 0 expressly in/itut$ to commemorate ! re/ ( ,god aft] ! ex]cise ( ,8 creative en]gy4 ,!n ! ord9>y sacrifices 7 d\bl$1 & ! %ewbread r5ew$1 to indicate t ,god is ! s\rce & su/5ance ( our life4 ,& s1 ! :ole ,mosaic law 0 a type & presage ( ! ,gospel4 ,! spiritually enlight5$ look ?r\gh ! outw>d & visible symbol to ! great tru? signifi$4 ,! c]emonial is valuable only z x conducts to ! real4 ,,iii4 ,t ! c]emonial 9 religion is aboli%$ & r5d]$ nugatory by ! real4--,b ! body is ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ag74 ,:5 ! sub/ance appe>s1 ! %ad[ is swall[$ up4 ,z ! %ad[s are to ! body1 s 7 ! types & c]emonies ( ! law to ,*ri/4 ,!y 7 figures ( evangelical bless+s2 b ! tru?1 ! reality1 & abid+ sub/ance ( !m are f\nd 9 ! p]son1 "w1 & salvation ( ,*ri/4 ,all ! gr& tru?s prefigur$ by ! anci5t ,mosaic ritual are embodi$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,he gives ! fulle/ p]sonal repres5tation ( ,jehovah z ! ,god ( nature1 provid5ce1 & r$emption1 at once ! ,au?or & ! ,rul] ( ! spiritual life4 ,9 ,*ri/1 !re=e1 z ! sub/ance & ,antitype1 all %ad[ & symbol disappe>4 ,x is a dang]\s infatuation to snat* at ! %ad[ & cl+ to x :5 we may embrace & re/ 9 ! suffici5cy ( ! sub/ance4 ,?is is to re/ore ! cancell$ h&writ+ & nullify ! spl5did triumph ( ! cross4 ,9 ,*ri/ ! c]emonial is effete1 p[]less1 dead4 ,he only is ! *angeless1 et]nal1 all-satisfy+ real4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,le>n to ex]cise ! _s ( ,*ri/ian =be>ance 9 ext]nal obs]vances4 #b4 ,be c>eful n to re/ 9 ! c]emonial4 #c4 ,*ri/ alone c satisfy ! deepe/ crav+ ( ! s\l4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #af1 #ag4 ,! ,%ad[ & ! ,sub/ance ( ! ,sabba?4 ,i4 ,! transi5t %ad[ :i* has pass$ away4--,! ,sabba? z a sign betwe5 ,god & ! ,israelites1 m>k+ !m (f f all o!r nations by its obs]vance--z a m]e ,jewi% in/itution4 ,,ii4 ,! p]man5t sub/ance :i* _c pass4--,! body is ( ,*ri/--! ,_s ( ,*ri/ is ! fulfilm5t ( ! law4 ,to h ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ is to h fulfill$ ! law4 ,apply ?is to ,sabba? obs]vance4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ah1 #ai4 ,! ,s$uctive ,p]il ( a ,false ,philosophy4 ,! apo/le _h w>n$ ! ,colossians aga9/ ! dang]\s consequ5ces ( atta*+ too mu* importance to ! c]emonial 9 religion1 inasmu* z x 0 ! sub/itution ( ! %ad[ = ! sub/ance4 ,he n[ reveals ! p]il ( be+ s$uc$ by ! !ological error t insi/$ on int]position ( angel m$iators1 :i* 0 ! pref]5ce ( an inf]ior memb] to ! ,head4 ,9 ?is v]se ! writ] di/9ctly w>ns ! ,colossian ,*ri/ians aga9/ ! p]il t ?reat5$ !m & exposes ! presumptu\s speculations ( a false philosophy4 ,i4 ,t ! tea*+s ( a false philosophy ?reat5 to rob ! believ] ( 8 mo/ covet$ rew>d4--,let no man beguile y ( y\r rew>d 7v]4 #ah74 ,! ,*ri/ian's c>e] is a race2 ! pres5t _w is ! /adium1 or racec\rse2 ,*ri/ is ! umpire--! disp5s] ( rew>ds2 et]nal life is ! victor's prize4 ,! ,colossians 7 9 a fair way = w9n+ ! prize2 !y _h duly ent]$ ! li/s2 !y 7 cont5d+ bravely2 b ! false tea*]s unhappily cross$ _! pa?1 s\ght to imp$e _! progress1 & to rob !m ( _! rew>d4 ,error is subtle 9 its influ5ce & p]nici\s 9 its effects4 ,_m errone\s op9ions may possibly be held )\t invalidat+ ! salvation ( ! s\l2 b any error t 9 any degree depreciates our e/imate ( ,*ri/ & int]rupts ! advance ( our ,*ri/ian life is a robb]y4 ,x may be said t ! dang]\s speculations ( a false philosophy are conf9$ only to a few--! high] circle ( ?9k]s4 ,t is bad en\gh4 ,b :at is damag+ ! high] ord] ( intellects w by-&-by rea* ! l[] & "w its mis*ief !re4 ,!re is ne$ = un9t]rupt$ vigilance4 ,,ii4 ,t a false philosophy advocates ! mo/ presumptu\s & p]il\s speculations4--#a4 ,x affects a spuri\s humility4 ,god is unkn[able to ! limit$ & unc]ta9 p[]s ( man2 ,he is too high to be accessible1 & too mu* absorb$ 9 l(ti] matt]s to conc]n ,himself ab\t individual man4 ,he c be approa*$ only ?r\gh inf]ior be+s1 & _! assi/ance %\ld be humbly s\ght4 ,s x reasons4 ,b ?is humility 0 volunt>y1 self-induc$1 & 0 9 reality ano!r =m ( high spiritual pride4 ,humility1 :5 x becomes self-consci\s1 ceases to h any value4 #b4 ,x inv5ts a dang]\s sy/em ( angelolatry4--,wor%ipp+ ( angels 7v]4 #ah74 ,! ,jews 7 fond ( philosophis+ ab\t ! dignity1 (fices1 & ranks ( ! angelic p[]s2 & _m held ! op9ion t !y 7 mess5g]s :o pres5t$ our pray]s to ,god4 ,! false tea*]s made ! mo/ ( ! au?ority !y c\ld d]ive f ,jewi% s\rces4 ,!y w\ld tell h[ ! law 0 giv5 by ! disposition ( angels--t angels conduct$ ! ,israelites ?r\gh ! wild]ness1 & on v>i\s occasions appe>$ to patri>*s1 prophets1 & apo/les4 ,!y w\ld dwell on ! weakness ( man & 8 di/ance f ,god & insi/ t homage %\ld be paid to ^! angelic mess5g]s z necess>y m$iators4 ,alas1 h[ fatal has be5 ! influ5ce ?r\gh ! c5turies ( ?is delusive angelolatry6 ,! apo/le "h condemns x1 & ?us sweeps away all gr\nd = ! ,*ri/-di%on\r+ practices ( invocation ( sa9ts & ! wor%ip ( ! ,virg94 #c4 ,x pret5ds to a k ( ! my/]i\s4--,intrud+ into ^? ?+s :i* he ha? n se5 7v]4 #ah74 ,man is ev]y:]e circl$ ) my/]y4 ,x is "o ( ! sadde/ mom5ts ( life :5 he fir/ becomes consci\s ( ! limitation ( 8 own p[]s1 & ( 8 utt] inability to fa?om ! my/]ies :i* seem to invite 8 inquiry :ile !y baffle 8 attempt4 ,locke some:]e says1 a worm 9 ! draw] ( a cab9et1 %ut up 9 its t9y enclosure1 might z well pret5d to guess at ! con/ruction ( ! va/ univ]se1 z mortal man v5tures to speculate ab\t ! unse5 _w1 except s f> z reveal$ = purposes ( salvation4 ,b fools w ru% 9 :]e angels fe> to tread4 ,! boa/ ( possess+ a pr(\nd k ( ! my/]i\s is "o ( ! m>ks ( a false philosophy4 #d4 ,x is inflat$ ) an excessive pride4--,va9ly puff$ up by its fle%ly m9d 7v]4 #ah74 ,! c>nal m9d1 :i* is enmity aga9/ ,god1 rises to a pit* ( reckless d>+ 9 its inv5tions1 & revell+ 9 its own creative g5ius1 is va9ly puff$ up ) a conceit ( novelty & ) a fanci$ sup]iority ov] ! humbl] disciple4 ,!re is no /ate m dang]\s ?an ?is or m difficult to *ange4 ,x is pro( aga9/ e ord9>y me?od ( recov]y4 ,! pr\d man lives half-way d[n ! slope to hell4 ,god only c break ! delusive sn>e1 humble ! s\l1 & revoke its ?reat5$ doom4 ,,iii4 ,t a false philosophy ignores ! ,div9e s\rce ( all spiritual increase4--#a4 ,*ri/ is ! great ,head ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he is ! c5tre ( its unity1 ! primal s\rce ( its life1 au?ority1 & influ5ce4 ,he f\nd$ ! ,*ur*1 & gave x %ape1 symmetry1 & durabl5ess4 ,he alone is supreme--! ,alpha & ,omega--! liv+ & only ,head4 ,to ignore ,him is to =feit ! sub/antial = ! %ad[y--! rock = ! prec>i\s foot+ ( ! crumbl+ %ale4 #b4 ,! ,*ur* is vitally & ess5tially unit$ to ,*ri/4--,f :i* all ! body by jo9ts & b&s hav+ n\ri%m5t m9i/]$ & knit toge!r 7v]4 #ai74 ,z ! memb]s ( ! human frame are jo9$ to ! head1 & d]ive life1 motion1 & s5sation f x by means ( art]ies1 ve9s1 n]ves1 & o!r atta*m5ts1 s ! spiritual memb]s ( ,*ri/ are knit to ,him by invisible jo9ts & b&s1 & dep5d on ,him = su/5ance1 "*1 & influ5ce4 #c4 ,! vital union ( ! ,*ur* ) ,*ri/ is ! condition ( spiritual increase4--,increase? ) ! increase ( ,god 7v]4 #ai74 ,*ri/ is ! ,div9e s\rce ( increase1 & ! ,*ur* c gr[ only z x receives n\ri%m5t f ,him4 ,! gr[? corresponds ) its nature--x is ,div9e2 x increase? ) ! increase ( ,god4 ,!re may be a morbid increase1 z !re may be an unnatural enl>gem5t ( "s "p ( ! human body2 b x is only ! excessive inflation ( a worldly spl5d\r & ecclesia/ical pret5sion4 ,l ,jonah's g\rd1 su* a gr[? may disappe> z rapidly z x came4 ,! true increase is t :i* comes f ,god1 ( :i* ,he is ! s\rce1 & active1 su/a9+ influ5ce1 & :i* advances 9 h>mony ) ,8 w & purpose4 ,su* an increase c be secur$ only by vital union ) ,*ri/4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,a false philosophy di/orts ! gr&e/ tru?s4 #b4 ,a false philosophy sub/itutes = tru? ! mo/ p]il\s speculations4 #c4 ,aga9/ ! tea*+s ( a false philosophy be ev] on y\r gu>d4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,philosophic ,vag>ies-- ,i4 ,mak+ pret5ce ( sup]ior k4 ,,ii4 ,affect+ a spuri\s humility 9 wor%ip4 ,,iii4 ,inflat$ ) pride4 ,,iv ,dang]\s to ^? s9c]ely seek+ ! tru?4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,h[ a ,*ur* lives & gr[s4 ,i4 ,! s\rce ( all ! life ( ! body4--,*ri/ is ! ,head1 !re=e ! s\rce f :i* all p>ts ( ! body p>take ( a common life4 ,!re are ?ree symbols employ$ to repres5t ! union ( ,*ri/ ) ,8 ,*ur*--! v9e1 ! body1 & ! m>riage bond4 ,,ii4 ,! v>i\s & h>moni\s action ( all ! p>ts4--#a4 ,f ,jesus comes all n\ri%m5t ( ! ,div9e life1 ev5 :5 we ?9k t we in/ruct or /imulate ea* o!r4 #b4 ,f ,jesus comes ! on5ess ( ! body4 ,,iii4 ,! consequ5t increase ( ! :ole4--#a4 ,! increase ( life 9 ! ,*ur*1 bo? z a community & 9 its sep>ate elem5ts1 dep5ds on ! h>moni\s activity ( all ! p>ts4 #b4 ,is dep5d5t ( ! activity ( all1 & sadly hamp]$ :5 "s are idle4 #c4 ,dep5ds on its vitality )9 & on ! concurr5t activity ( all its memb]s4 #d4 ,dep5ds n only on ! action ( all its p>ts1 b on _! heal? & vitality4 #e4 ,!re is an increase :i* is n ! increase ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,! p]sonal hold ( ,jesus ,*ri/ :i* is ! condition ( all life & gr[?4--,a firm1 almo/ desp]ate clut* 9 :i* ,love & ,ne$1 l two h&s1 clasp ,him & w n let ,him g4 ,su* t5aci\s grip implies ! adhesive en]gy ( ! :ole nature--! m9d lay+ hold on tru?1 ! he>t cl++ to love1 ! w submitt+ to au?ority4--,a4 ,macl>54 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bj-bc4 ,! ,c]emonial 9 ,religion ,transitory & ,unsatisfy+4 ,! apo/le returns aga9 to ! "q ( outw>d obs]vances4 ,he saw ! extreme dang] ) :i* ! ,colossians 7 ?reat5$ f t s\rce1 & be=e turn+ to o!r matt]s 9 8 epi/le he lifts up a w>n+ voice z = ! la/ "t4 ,i4 ,t ! c]emonial 9 religion is simply elem5t>y4--,! rudim5ts ( ! _w 7v]4 #bj74 ,! c]emonial 9 religion is ! alphabetical /age1 suit$ only to ! _w's infancy & to ! crude/ condition 9 human developm5t4 ,x is ! *ildi% p]iod :i*1 ) all its toys & pictures & gewgaws1 is put away :5 spiritual manhood is atta9$4 ,x is 9 its nature transitory & imp]fect4 ,x conveys k b 9 "p2 & :5 t :i* is p]fect is come1 !n t :i* is 9 "p is done away4 ,,ii4 ,! c]emonial 9 religion is unwor?y ! submission ( ! ,*ri/ian believ]4--#a4 ,! believ] is lib]at$ f ! slav]y ( ! c]emonial4 ,he is dead ) ,*ri/ 7v]4 #bj74 ,z ,*ri/ by ,8 dea? cancell$ ! h&writ+ ( ord9ances t 0 aga9/ u1 & vanqui%$ ,satan & all 8 ho/s1 s ! believ]1 unit$ ) ,*ri/ 9 ,8 dea?1 %>es 9 ! triumph ( t dea?4 ,he is free2 he rises into a new life1 n "u ! tyranny ( ! old law1 ) its dem&s & p5alties1 b 9 allegiance to ,*ri/4 ,he has pass$ into ano!r sph]e ( exi/5ce4 ,worldly ord9ances h ceas$ to h any value = him1 because 8 worldly life is end$4 ,!y belong to ! realm ( ! transitory & p]i%able2 he has be5 translat$ into ! realm ( ! free & ! et]nal4 #b4 ,to return to ! c]emonial is to =feit ,*ri/ian lib]ty4--,:y1 z ?\gh liv+ 9 ! _w1 are ye subject to ord9ances8 7v]4 #bj74 ,x is to ignore all progress1 to impugn ! reality ( ! *ange wr\ght 9 ! s\l by spiritual baptism1 to close "o's eyes to ! alt]$ /ate ( ?+s into :i* he has be5 introduc$1 & to submit aga9 to ! gall+ yoke ( legal obs]vances & human traditions :i* nev] _h ,div9e sanction & f :i* he _h be5 emancipat$4 ,x is a d5ial ( 8 ,*ri/ianity to subject himself aga9 to _! tyranny--to return once m to ! dom9ion ( ! _w4 ,x is giv+ up ! sub/ance = ! %ad[4 ,x is a delib]ate self-degradation to ! mo/ abject & pitiable slav]y4 ,x is suppos$ t _m ( ! ascetic practices ( ! false tea*]s at ,coloss 7 borr[$ f ! ,py?agoreans4 ,_! philosophy 0 all on ! side ( prohibitions1 ab/95ces1 a =c$ celibacy1 ! unlawfulness ( animal food1 ! possibility ( atta9+ p]fection by neglect+ ! body1 "u ! delusion t evil resid$ 9 matt]4 ,,iii4 ,! c]emonial 9 religion1 9 its ma9 features1 is univ]sally ! same4--#a4 ,x is ! same 9 its dictatorial prohibitions4 ,t\* n2 ta/e n2 h&le n 7v]4 #ba74 ,su* is ! arrogant language ( a n>r[1 bigot$1 & imp]i\s sup]/ition4 ,x is an in/ruction to obs]ve ! gradual & insidi\s mann] 9 :i* x obta9s ! ma/]y ov] ! human consci5ce4 ,t\* n3 x prohibits ev5 a light p>tak+ ( "s meat or dr9k4 ,ta/e n3 ! prohibition is ext5d$1 s t x becomes a crime ev5 to ta/e1 ?\gh refus+ to eat4 ,h&le n3 to come 9 contact ) ! =bidd5 object1 ev5 9 ! h&l+1 is a dreadful sacrilege4 ,s is x ev] ) ! clamor\s dem&s ( a pr\d1 assumpti\s ritualism4 ,!re is no end to ! unau?oris$ prohibitions ) :i* x seeks to b9d ! consci5ce4 #b4 ,x is ! same 9 its undue exaltation ( ! ext]nal & transitory4--,:i* all are to p]i% ) ! us+ 7v]4 #bb74 ,! v eat+ & dr9k+ ( !m de/roys !m4 ,!y are consum$ 9 ! us+2 & 9 ord] to n\ri% u !y !mselves p]i%--a pla9 pro( t all ! b5efit we receive f !m respects only our physical & mortal life4 ,:at folly is x to insi/ on a scrupul\s avoidance or obs]vance ( ext]nals 9 ord] to salvation6 ,y claim an aff9ity ) ! et]nal1 & x is unwor?y ( y\r glori\s de/9y to be absorb$ ) ! wor%ip ( ! p]i%able4 #c4 ,x is ! same 9 its human orig94--,aft] ! comm&m5ts & doctr9es ( m5 7v]4 #bb74 ,a comm&m5t is a precept2 a doctr9e is ! pr9ciple or tru? on :i* x is bas$4 ,! "o furni%es a direction1 ! o!r ! reason on :i* ! direction re/s4 ,! c]emonial 9 religion is an accumulation ( ! comm&m5ts & doctr9es ( m54 ,dep5d+ on human au?ority1 x has no value 9 itself2 & :5 x is made obligatory 9 ord] to human salvation1 x is an impi\s insult to ,*ri/ & an intol]able s]vitude to man4 ,! comm&m5ts ( m51 hav+ no solid doctr9es to re/ ^u1 are transitory & illusory4 ,,iv4 ,! c]emonial 9 religion c nev] satisfy ! _m-sid$ wants ( humanity4--#a4 ,x pret5ds to a wisdom x does n possess4 7#a7 ,9 self-impos$ me?ods ( wor%ip4 ,:i* ?+s h1 inde$1 a %[ ( wisdom 9 w-wor%ip 7v]4 #bc74 ,x insi/s on c]ta9 di/9ctions ( meats & dr9ks2 on ab/95ce f ?is or t k9d ( food2 on c]ta9 ritual obs]vances z necess>y 9 ord] to r5d] due homage to ,god4 ,! en?usia/ = ! c]emonial argues t he :o only does :at ,god positively dem&s does only :at is common2 b he :o goes beyond1 & submits to additional obs]vances1 rea*es a high] degree ( sa9tl9ess4 ,?is is w-wor%ip1 :i* has peculi> *>ms = ! corrupt t5d5cies ( our deprav$ nature4 ,! works ( sup]]ogation x inv5ts are pleasant] ?an ! holy1 humble1 ador+ wor%ip ( ,god ?r\gh ! blood ( ! cross4 7#b7 ,9 ! affectation ( a spuri\s humility4 ,9 humility 7v]4 #bc74 ,x is a pret5ce ( wisdom to r5\nce all worldly spl5d\r & pr(ess to live 9 pov]ty & seclusion4 ,b at ! root ( ?is pr(ession ! mo/ p]nici\s pride may lurk4 ,a self-consci\s & dramatically act$ humility is ! mo/ degrad+ & dete/able4 7#c7 ,9 an unju/ifiable indiff]5ce to bodily wants4 ,& neglect+ ( ! body 7v]4 #bc74 ,! body is ! temple ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & is to be hon\r$ & *]i%$1 & all its j wants satisfi$1 9 ord] t its be/ p[]s may be employ$ 9 ! s]vice ( ,god4 ,b ! abuse ( ! body 9 />vation1 pa9ful mac]ations1 & squalid neglect is a folly & a s94 #b4 ,x is ( no value 9 prev5t+ ! indulg5ce ( ! fle%4--,n 9 any hon\r to ! satisfy+ ( ! fle% 7v]4 #bc74 ,! radical error ( ! ascetic lies 9 8 belief t evil resides 9 matt]4 ,n ! body1 b ! s\l1 is ! s\rce ( s93 ! body is deprav$ because ! s\l is deprav$4 ,s9 exi/s z a ?\ght & conception ( ! he>t be=e x exi/s z an act ( ! fle%4 ,no am\nt ( outw>d flagellation1 or ( ab/95ce f ne$ful food1 w satisfy ! natural wants ( ! body1 or de/roy its s9ful t5d5cies4 ,! attempt to be virtu\s by afflict+ ! body is l batt]+ ! outwork :ile ! ma9 citadel rema9s unt\*$4 ,! outw>d man c nev] satisfy ! complicat$ ne$s ( man's nature4 ,fir/ br+ ! s\l into a "r relation to ,god1 &1 ) ! aid ( ,div9e grace1 x w control all ! outgo+s ( ! fle%4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! c]emonial has its place 9 religion1 & !re=e %\ld n be despis$4 #b4 ,! believ] is rais$ above ! p[] ( ! c]emonial 9 religion1 & !re=e %\ld n be subject to x4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,pr9ciples above ,rules2 or1 ,:eat is bett] ?an ,bread4--,bread may fe$ u = ! mom5t1 b :5 once eat5 x is gone = ev]4 ,:eat on ! contr>y w be> se$1 increase1 & multiply4 ,e rule is tak5 f a pr9ciple1 z a loaf ( bread is made f :eat4 ,x is "r to en=ce ! pr9ciple r ?an ! action1 because a good pr9ciple is sure ( produc+ good actions4 ,seem+ goodness is n bett] ?an religion2 precept is n bett] ?an pr9ciple4--,a4 ,w4 ,h>e4 ,v]s4 #ba-bc4 ,asceticism-- ,i4 ,multiplies unnecess>y re/riction4 ,,ii4 ,is a species ( self-wor%ip4 ,,iii4 ,is unju/ to ! body4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,seek ^? ?+s t are above4--,our ,"l says t z ,he 0 f above1 s ,8 disbeliev+ he>]s 7 f b5ea?1 :i* ,he int]prets z ( ?is _w 7,john viii4 #bc1 #bd74 ,! apo/le 9 l mann] 9 ! next v]se opposes ! ?+s above to ?+s on e>?4 ,v]4 #c4 ,y\r life is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god4--,y are mu* m likely to h x kept pure by hav+ x 9 ,*ri/ ?an by sett+ r\nd x a h$ge ( ,?\ %alt & ,?\ %alt n4 ,v]4 #e4 ,mortify !re=e y\r memb]s :i* are ^u ! e>?4--,q s6 ! h]etic tea*] might say2 ?is is j :at we ourselves advise4 ,yes1 rejo9s ! apo/le2 b let u "k :at x is we are to slaught]4 ,x is no hew+ & hack+ ( ! body1 b :at is z mu* m difficult z x is noble--! excision or eradication ( evil ?\ghts 7,matt4 xv4 #ai1 #bj74 ,inord9ate affection1 evil concupisc5ce4--,r4,v4 passion1 evil desire4 ,! =m] ( ^! seems to indicate ! corrupt conditions f :i* ! latt] spr+s4 ,covet\sness1 :i* is idolatry4--,covet\sness1 or hav+ m4 ,!re is _m a man1 beside ! cl[n 9 ,twelf? ,night1 :o says1 ,i w\ld n h y to ?9k my desire ( hav+ is ! s9 ( covet\sness4 ,! full drag c af=d to sacrifice 7,hab4 i4 #af74 ,v]4 #h4 ,ang]1 wra?4--,! =m] is ! sm\ld]+ fire1 ! latt] ! fi]ce out-leap+ flame4 ,malice1 blasphemy4--,! =m] is ! vici\s disposition1 ! latt] ! manife/ation ( x 9 spee* t is meant to inflict injury4 ,fil?y communication--,"o ^w 9 ! orig9al2 ,r4,v4 gives x z %ameful speak+4 ,! ^w does n occur aga9 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,x means scurril\s or obsc5e spee*4 ,a glimpse ( ,ea/]n life helps u to und]/& ! frequ5t injunctions z to re/ra9t ( ! tongue 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,dr4 ,norman ,macleod says3 ,9 vehem5ce ( ge/iculation1 9 g5u9e p[] ( lip & lung to fill ! air ) a ro> ( incompreh5sible exclamations1 no?+ on e>?1 s long z ! body reta9s its pres5t arrangem5t ( muscles & n]v\s vitality1 c surpass ! ,egyptians & _! language4 ,b ! same ?+ is witness$ ( o!r ,ea/]n tongues4 ,v]4 #i4 ,lie n "o to ano!r4--,v elem5t>y tea*+1 we %\ld be incl9$ to say4 ,:e!r !re 0 any special t5d5cy to ?is vice 9 ! ,colossian conv]ts we _c "k4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,b[els ( m]cies4--,r4,v4 a he>t ( compassion4 ,a case ( concrete = ab/ract4 ,! physical effect ( pity lies at ! bottom ( ! phrase4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,=be>+ "o ano!r1 & =giv+ "o ano!r4--,lit]ally x w\ld be1 ,be>+ ) "o ano!r1 & deal+ graci\sly ) y\rselves2 = n only ! v]bs b ! pron\ns also *ange ) a delicate %ade ( mean+4 ,=be>ance1 l a peace-mak+ angel1 passes to & fro betwe5 ! inc5s$ p>ties4 ,ev5 z ,*ri/ =gave y1 s also d ye4--,! patt]n ( all graci\sness is ,*ri/4 ,see ,8 p>able 7,matt4 xviii4 #cc74 ,v]4 #ad4 ,above all ^! ?+s put on *>ity4--,rem9d+ u ( ! exalt$ place :i* ! que5ly virtue holds 9 ,/4 ,paul's triad4 ,z ! out]mo/ dress ( an ,ori5tal 0 p]haps t :i* 0 mo/ s]viceable1 s :atev] else is put on1 above ev]y?+ love mu/ be rememb]$4 ,:i* is ! bond ( p]fectness4--,t 9 :i* all ! virtues are s b\nd toge!r t p]fection is ! result & n "o ( !m is want+ to t p]fection 7,grimm74 ,v]4 #ae4 ,& let ! peace ( ,god rule 9 y\r he>ts4--,r4,v4 m>g91 arbitrate4 ,we met ! v]b = rule 9 *4 ii4 #ah1 b ) a prefix aga9/4 ,let ! peace ( ,god be umpire1 says ! apo/le1 9 e case ( unc]ta9ty & hesitation4 ,he :o slept on ,galilee's /ormy wat]s _h b to say1 ,peace6 ,be /ill6 & !re 0 a great calm4 ,he said1 ,my peace ,i leave ) y2 & reckless ( consequ5ces ! m5 :o receiv$ x amaz$ ! au?orities by ! boldness ( _! "q1 ,:e!r x be "r 9 ! sight ( ,god to he>k5 unto y m ?an unto ,god1 judge ye 7,acts iv4 #ai74 ,v]4 #af4 ,let ! ^w ( ,*ri/ dwell 9 y ri*ly4--,! ^w = dwell 9 is ! same :i* assures ! believ] ( an indwell+ p[] :i* %all quick5 ! mortal body1 & :i* describes ! ,div9e act ( grace4 ,i w dwell 9 !m4 ,9 psalms & hymns & spiritual songs4--,see on ,eph4 v4 #ah1 #ai4 ,! same composition may be ei!r psalm1 hymn1 or spiritual song4 ,! fir/ may be a te*nical ^w1 z 9 ,luke xxiv4 #dd4 ,x indicates a song accompani$ by a /r+$ in/rum5t4 ,a hymn is a song 9 praise ( "s "o1 exalt+ ! "* & attributes4 ,! ?ird t]m is ! mo/ compreh5sive1 & to x1 ) good reason1 ,/4 ,paul prefixes spiritual4 ,bac*analian songs 7 common en\gh ab\t ,coloss ) _! noisy1 unhall[$ mir?4 ,/4 ,paul1 l ,/4 ,james1 w\ld n object to 8 read]s be+ m]ry if ! spiritual joys-- ,f out _! he>ts arise ,& speak & sp>kle 9 _! eyes ,& vibrate on _! tongues4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,z x is fit 9 ! ,"l4--,see ,eph4 v4 #bb4 ,! feel+ ( propriety ,/4 ,paul emphasises "h & limits x 9 ! ,"l4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,be n bitt] aga9/ !m4--,z love 9 its mo/ degrad$ =m might alt]nate ) p>oxysms ( ang]1 ,/4 ,paul uses ! nobl] ^w = ,*ri/ian love :i* ca/s out hatr$ z well z fe>4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,= ?is is well-pleas+4--,eph4 vi4 #a3 ,?is is "r4 ,:at 9 ,ephesians is reg>d$ z an equitable due f *ild to p>5t is "h look$ at 9 ano!r light4 ,! be/ comm5t>y is ,luke ii4 #ea1 #eb4 ,! *ild ,jesus 0 subject to 8 p>5ts & increas$ 9 fav\r ) ,god4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,fa!rs1 provoke n y\r *ildr54--,! ^w = provoke is n ! same z 9 ,eph4 vi4 #d4 ,!re ! ^w is d n exasp]ate4 ,"h x is d n irritate4 ,! difficulty ( discrim9at+ betwe5 !m may p]haps %[ h[ ne> ! orig9al words are 9 mean+4 ,irritation is ! fir/ consequ5ce ( be+ too exact+ ) *ildr51 & irritation leads to moros5ess 7,lightfoot74 ,le/ !y be disc\rag$4--,brok5-spirit$4 ,x is a sad sight to see a man = :om ! /ress ( life has be5 too mu*1 b to see a *ild c[$ & deject$--! _w has no sadd] spectacle4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,:atsoev] ye d1 d x he>tily4--,eph4 vi4 #g1 ,) good w do+ s]vice4 ,r4,v4 gives ! di/9ction :i* is oblit]at$ by d1 d ( ,a4,v4 ,:atsoev] ye d1 "w he>tily 7m>g91 f ! s\l74 ,v]4 #be4 ,he t doe? wrong4--,! p>ticiple ( ! orig9al po9ts to ! habitual practice ( wrong-do+4 ,!re is no respect ( p]sons4--,9 ! ,ephesian lett] ?is consid]ation is urg$ ^u ! ma/]s z x is "h ^u ! slaves4 ,bo? are am5able to ! same au?ority4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a1 #b4 ,! ,high] ,aspirations ( ! ,s\l4 ,y h se5 ! cl\ds ga!r 9 ! sky & settle on ! hills4 ,! ?und] mutt]s1 ! ra9 falls1 & ! sc5e is "o ( /orm1 confusion1 & d>kness4 ,sudd5ly ! :ole aspect ( ! heav5s is *ang$4 ,a blaze ( light spr+s up among ! hills2 ! /orm ceases2 ! gloom is swept away2 & ! outlook is "o ( tranquillity1 ( triumph1 & ( spl5d\r4 ,simil> to ?is is ! /rik+ *ange betwe5 ! close ( ! la/ *apt] ( ?is epi/le & ! beg9n+ ( ! pres5t "o4 ,! grave w>n+s aga9/ ! sombre errors ( a false philosophy1 & ! suppos$ m]itori\s tortur+s ( ! body1 :i* occupy a consid]able "p ( ! second *apt]1 give place 9 ! op5+ ( ! ?ird *apt] to a lum9\s & inspir+ picture ( ! glori\s privileges & l(ty de/9y ( ! believ+ s\l4 ,^! v]ses tea* t1 be+ rais$ by ,*ri/ into newness ( life1 ! s\l %\ld aspire to ! atta9m5t ( ! highe/ bless+s4 ,i4 ,! di/+ui%$ relation 9 :i* ! believ+ s\l /&s to ,*ri/4--,ris5 ) ,*ri/ 7v]4 #a74 #a4 ,?is relation implies ! liv+ union ( ! s\l ) ,*ri/4--,! apo/le _h spok5 ( ! s\l z dy+ ) ,*ri/1 z buri$ ) ,him1 z quick5$ ) ,him2 & n[ he advances ano!r /ep1 & decl>es t x is also rais$ ) ,him4 ,! union betwe5 ! believ] & ,*ri/ 0 s complete t he p>ticipates ) ,*ri/ 9 all ,he has done4 ,!re=e we are buri$ ) ,him by baptism into dea?2 t l z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ up f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 s we also %\ld walk 9 newness ( life 7,rom4 vi4 #d74 ,z ! dead body ( ! man ca/ into ! sepul*re ( ,eli%a reviv$ & /ood up ! mom5t x t\*$ ! bones ( ! prophet 7#b ,k+s xiii4 #ba71 s ! s\l1 dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 is quick5$ by believ+ contact ) ,*ri/1 & rises into a high] & m glori\s life4 #b4 ,?is relation indicates ! nature & t5d5cies ( ! s\l4--,ris5 ) ,*ri/3 4 4 4 set y\r affections on ?+s above1 n on ?+s on ! e>? 7v]s4 #a1 #b74 ,! *ange involv$ 9 union ) ,*ri/ affects man's :ole nature4 ,x affects n only 8 practical conduct1 b also 8 intellectual conceptions4 ,he is translat$ f e>? to heav52 & ) ?is translation 8 po9t ( view is alt]$1 8 /&>d ( judgm5t :olly *ang$4 ,8 aspirations spurn ! e>?ly & transitory1 & so> t[>ds ! heav5ly & et]nal4 ,! flies t sport ^u ! summ] /ream1 :ile !y plunge _! bodies 9 ! wat]1 are c>eful n to wet _! w+s1 s t !y may fly aga9 into ! sunny air4 ,s1 :ile we are necess>ily imm]s$ 9 ?+s on ! e>?1 we %\ld take he$ t ! w+s ( our s\l are n s clogg$ z to ret>d our flight to heav54 ,,ii4 ,! sublime objects ( ! s\l's high] aspirations4--,?+s above4 7v]4 #b74 #a4 ,*ri/ is above4--,:]e ,*ri/ sitte? on ! "r h& ( ,god 7v]4 #a74 ,?is indicates t ,*ri/ is exalt$ to ! highe/ dignity4 ,he is above all angelic p[]s1 :atev] _! position or rank4 ,! "r h& ( ,god also indicates ! "r h& ( p[]4 ,!nce ,*ri/ wields all ! au?ority & p[] ( univ]sal gov]nm5t4 ,him ha? ,god exalt$ to be a ,pr9ce & a ,savi\r4 ,he reigns on high 9 ord] to c>ry out to a glori\s consummation ! "w ,he accompli%$ on ! cross4 ,to ,him all he>ts turn = love & bless$ness1 z ! fl[]s turn to ! sun4 ,! rudim5ts ( ! _w h no long] any p[] to satisfy4 ,! s\l asc5ds to heav51 = :]e ! treasure is !re w be ! he>t also2 & ! fl[ ( "t is rapidly hurry+ u on to ! mom5t :5 we %all be-- ,caught up to %>e ,! triumph ( our ,"l4 #b4 ,! s\rce ( ! greate/ spiritual bless+s is above4--,:5 ,*ri/ asc5d$ into ! heav5s ,he receiv$ gifts = m52 & f ,8 l(ty ?rone ,he delights to di/ribute ^? gifts to ! ne$y sons ( m54 ,!nce we receive p>don1 ! consci\s fav\r ( ,god1 hol9ess ( "*1 com=t 9 e "t ( di/ress1 & hope to light ! pa?way ( ! future4 ,( all ! bless+s laid up = u above1 ! highe/ & ! be/ is t :i* 9 itself includes all o!rs--! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,all1 all we want is !re4 #c4 ,! heav5ly home is above4--,!re is ! abode ( peace & purity2 !re temptation has no p[]1 & suff]+ & sorr[ c nev] ent]2 !re ! ,savi\r reveals ,8 glories & diffuses ! joy ( ,8 radiant pres5ce2 !re all ! memb]s ( ! ,fa!r's family assemble f e "p ( ! globe1 nev] m to sep>ate4 ,! s\l1 burd5$ ) ! c>es ( life1 & tr\bl$ ) multipli$ disappo9tm5ts1 ye>ns = ! re/ ( ! heav5ly home4 ,! ?+s on ! e>? c nev] satisfy ! wants ( ! s\l2 !y are unsuit$ to x2 !y are b5ea? x2 &1 lib]at$ f _! trammels by ! resurrection p[] ( ! ,*ri/1 x seeks its true happ9ess above ! />s4 ,,iii4 ,! p>am\nt duty ( ! s\l to aspire to ! highe/ good4--,seek1 set y\r affections on ?+s above 7v]4 #a74 ,a simil> expression repeat$ = ! emphasis4 ,y are n only to seek heav51 b also to ?9k heav54 ,! und]/&+ mu/ be engag$ 9 duly e/imat+ ! value ( heav5ly ?+s1 ! w 9 pref]r+ !m above all ?+s e>?ly1 ! affections 9 embrac+ !m z ! objects to be mo/ evid5tly desir$ & lov$2 9 fact1 all ! p[]s ( ! s\l mu/ be con/antly ex]cis$ 9 ! se>*4 ,! s\l1 rais$ f ! dea? ( s91 is ev] respond+ to ! attractive influ5ce ( its ris5 ,"l4 ,be+ ?us already ris51 e motion ( grace is ! /ruggle ( ! s\l = ! f9al consummation--! bird is cag$1 b ! w+s are free to flutt] )9 _! prison4 ,! s\l is n[ will+1 *e]fully & fai?fully1 to foll[ ! call ( duty1 :atev] x may entail4 ,(t :]e %e leads1 ?y blood mu/ m>k ?y foot/eps2 ,(t :]e %e leads1 ?y head mu/ be> ! /orm1 ,& ?y %runk =m endure heat1 cold1 & hung]2 ,b %e w guide !e up to noble heights1 ,:i* he :o ga9s seems native ( ! sky2 ,:ile e>?ly ?+s lie /ret*$ b5ea? 8 feet1 ,dim9i%$1 %runk1 & valueless4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! s\l is end[$ ) va/ p[]s & capable ( ! highe/ de/9y4 #b4 ,x is sad to witness ?\s&s ^: s\ls rise no high] ?an ! ?+s on ! e>?4 #c4 ,! s\l c realise its highe/ aspirations only z x is ris5 ) ,*ri/4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #a4 ,seek+ ! ,?+s ,above4 ,i4 ,contemplate ! sublime object--! /ate ( future bless$ness ( believ]s4 #a4 ,! p]fection ( "* !y exhibit4 #b4 ,! ex]cises 9 :i* !y %all be engag$4 #c4 ,! happ9ess 9 :i* !y p>ticipate4 #d4 ,! fri5d%ips !y %>e4 ,,ii4 ,! conduct enjo9$ ^u u4--,seek ^? ?+s4 #a4 ,implies belief 9 _! exi/5ce4 #b4 ,t att5tion is direct$ mu* t[>ds !m4 #c4 ,set our atta*m5t ^u !m4 #d4 ,use dilig5t & p]sev]+ ex]tions to obta9 !m4 ,,iii4 ,motives to ?is conduct4--#a4 ,a reg>d to consi/5cy4 #b4 ,! reasonabl5ess ( ! duty4 #c4 ,pres5t advantages4 #d4 ,because !y are ! sc5e 9 :i* are display$ ,*ri/'s p]sonal pres5ce & glory4 ,ris5 ) ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,*ri/ianity beg9s :]e ev]y?+ else ends3 x beg9s ) dea?4 ,,ii4 ,aft] dy+ to s9 we are to beg9 to live 9 good e>ne/4 ,,iii4 ,! ,*ri/ian toils1 lab\rs1 & tasks 8 m9d = ! glory ( ,god & ! good ( o!rs4 ,,iv4 ,! true ,*ri/ian seeks ! ?+s :i* are above4--#a4 ,hol9ess4 #b4 ,love4 #c4 ,peace4 #d4 ,tru?4--,a4 ,w4 ,h>e4 ,! ,new ,life4 ,i4 ,!re is a great diff]5ce betwe5 ! new life & ! old4--#a4 ,9 our feel+s4 #b4 ,pr9ciples4 #c4 ,aims4 #d4 ,me?ods4 #e4 ,conduct4 #f4 ,?\ghts4 #g4 ,company4 #h4 ,influ5ce4 ,,ii4 ,?is diff]5ce %\ld lead u to ?9k mu* ( heav5 & to seek aft] heav5ly ?+s4--#a4 ,to "k all we c ab\t heav54 #b4 ,to prep>e all we c = heav54 #c4 ,to take all we c ) u to heav54--,prea*]'s ,magaz9e4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #c1 #d4 ,! ,pres5t ,condition & ,future ,glory ( ,life 9 ,*ri/4 ,! ,*ri/ian life has a tw(old aspect4 ,outw>dly x is %orn ( all spl5d\rs1 & to ! eye ( ! _w appe>s a life ( weakness1 ignom9y1 & suff]+2 b inw>dly x is radiant ) ,div9e light & p]vad$ ) a heav5ly peace4 ,! believ] is (t5 z a mon>* 9 ! disguise ( a begg>4 ,! _w kn[s no?+ ( ! new life ( :i* he has become possess$1 & ! new life mu/ "k no?+ ( ! _w4 ,its aspirations are direct$ t[>ds high] ?+s4 ,! reli% = e>?ly ?+s is gone4 ,i4 ,t ! pres5t condition ( ! believ]'s life 9 ,*ri/ involves a new relation to outw>d ?+s4--,= ye are dead 7v]4 #c74 ,!re 0 a "t :5 he n only liv$ 9 ! _w1 b to ! _w & = ! _w4 ,he 0 :olly captivat$ & absorb$ 9 ! pursuits & enjoym5ts ( ! c>nal m9d4 ,b n[1 :ile /ill 9 ! _w1 he is dead to its *>ms & to its ord9ances4 ,all ! ma9spr+s ( activity are *ang$4 ,he is ris5 ) ,*ri/ & %>es ! p[] ( ,8 resurrection life4 ,man lives :]e ,he loves1 &1 hav+ exp]i5c$ s complete a *ange1 8 affections are n[ fix$ on ?+s above1 & 8 life is b\nd up 9 ! love & s]vice ( ,*ri/1 :o sitte? on ! "r h& ( ,god4 ,he is dead because he is crucifi$ ) ,*ri/1 & ha? put (f ! old man--! old fle%ly nature--) 8 de$s4 ,?is dea? involves a r5unciation ( all ! c]emonial obs]vances aga9/ :i* ! apo/le s fai?fully w>n$ 9 ! prec$+ *apt]--! ,mosaic ritual1 ! va9 philosophy1 ! angelolatry1 ! pride ( ! fle%ly m9d1 ! traditions & comm&m5ts ( m51 & all ! p]nici\s doctr9es ( ! false tea*]s4 ,he is dead to ! pa/ & realis+ ! beat+ ( a new life )9 him1 he ent]s ^u a bright] & l(ti] c>e]4 ,,ii4 ,t ! pres5t condition ( ! believ]'s life 9 ,*ri/ is "o ( concealm5t f ! outw>d _w4--#a4 ,x is hid4 ,y\r life is hid 7v]4 #c74 ,all life is hid4 ,its orig9 is a pr(\nd my/]y4 ,! botani/ fails to discov] x z he picks 8 plant into microscopic atoms4 ,! scalpel ( ! anatomi/ has n pi]c$ its d>k doma9 & laid b>e its hid+-place4 ,its pres5ce is kn[n only by its effects4 ,s is x ) ! new life ( ! s\l4 ,x is hid f ! _w4 ,x has a glory & a p[] ( its own2 b ! _w is incapable ( appreciat+ ei!r4 ,x is n a life ( vulg> display & noisy demon/ration4 ,x is g5tle1 quiet1 & retir+1 sometimes obscur$ by a tempe/ ( p]secution & suff]+4 ,x is sometimes p>tially hidd5 to ! believ] himself :5 assail$ by temptations & oppress$ by ! weight ( heavy *a/isem5ts4 ,yet t hidd5 life is ! p[] t %all %ake & trans=m ! _w4 #b4 ,x is hid ) ,*ri/4--,y\r life is hid ) ,*ri/ 7v]4 #c74 ,*ri/ ,himself 0 hidd5 :5 on e>?4 ,to ! undisc]n+1 ,he 0 a root out ( a dry gr\nd1 possess+ nei!r =m nor comel9ess4 ,ev5 n[ ,*ri/ is hidd5 to ! worldly m9d2 & ! believ]'s life is hidd5 ) ,him1 z a riv]1 conceal$ = a "t 9 a hidd5 *annel1 fl[s on b5ea? & out ( sight4 ,?is hid+ ( ! believ]'s life ) ,*ri/ indicates 7#a7 ,dep5d5ce4 ,x is n hid ) ! believ] himself4 ,he d]ives x f ,*ri/1 z ! great fontal s\rce ( all life2 & on ,him he dep5ds = its con/ant supply & n\ri%m5t4 ,! spr+s ( ?is life abide :5 e o!r *annel ( supply is dry & its f\nt exhau/$4 ,we mu/ wait on ,*ri/ = daily supplies ( liv+ wat]4 ,x indicates 7#b7 ,security4 ,our life is saf] 9 ,*ri/'s keep+ ?an x c\ld be 9 our own4 ,man 0 once entru/$ ) ! gift ( a glori\s life1 & he lo/ x4 ,b 9 ! h&s ( ,*ri/ our life is out ( all dang]4 ,x is secure amid ! conflicts ( "t1 ! subtle temptations ( ! _w1 & ! wild rage ( demons4 #c4 ,x is hid 9 ! dep?s ( ! ,godhead4--,y\r life is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god 7v]4 #c74 ,a gr& b unfa?omable tru?6 ,x is n lo/ 9 ! abyss ( ,deity1 z ! my/ic or pan!i/ w\ld tea*2 b x is s hid z to reta9 its own consci\s individuality1 :ile %>+ 9 ! b\ndless life ( ,god4 ,x is a gift f ,god1 be/[$ ?r\gh ,*ri/ ! great ,m$iator1 creat$ by ! p[] & en]gy ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 s t ! nature1 mann]1 & de/9y ( ! gift are hidd5 9 ,god ?r\gh ! m$iation ( ,8 ,son4 ,god ha? giv5 unto u et]nal life1 & ?is life is 9 ,8 ,son4 ,! ex]cise ( fai? br+s ! s\l into liv+ union ) ! glori\s ,tr9ity4 ,,iii4 ,t ! believ]'s life 9 ,*ri/ w1 9 ! future1 be manife/$ 9 ineffable glory4--#a4 ,!re w be a signal manife/ation ( ,*ri/ 9 ! future4 ,:5 ,*ri/1 :o is our life1 %all appe> 7v]4 #d74 ,*ri/ is n[ invisible to ,8 p & to ! _w4 ,he )drew f ! sc5e ( ,8 suff]+ m9i/ry1 ent]$ ! s]5e heights ( heav51 & !re1 all-pot5t1 is c>ry+ on ,8 high purposes ( grace & salvation4 ,b by-&-by--n at ! bidd+ ( ! impati5t prophets1 :o d>e to fix ! ,"l a "t1 &1 9 _! too reali/ic int]pretation ( ,8 ,^w1 consid] ,8 second com+ z ! gr& & only specific = ! _w's evils--9 ,8 own good "t1 to ! joy ( ,8 p & ! dismay ( ,8 foes1 ,he w come 9 ov]:elm+ glory4 #b4 ,! believ] w %>e 9 ! ineffable glory ( t manife/ation4--,!n %all ye also appe> ) ,him 9 glory 7v]4 #d74 7#a7 ,?is implies public recognition4 ,! believ]1 obscure & despis$ on e>?1 is ackn[l$g$ be=e ! univ]se z relat$ to ,*ri/ by ! de>e/ ties & z d]iv+ 8 life f ,him4 ,all ! ends ( secrecy are answ]$4 ,! hidd5 is reveal$4 ,! baffl$1 p]secut$1 unappreciat$1 afflict$ p ( ,god are = ev] v9dicat$4 7#b7 ,?is also implies a p]sonal p>ticipation 9 ! spl5d\r ( ,*ri/'s triumph & 9 ! bliss ( ,8 "*4 ,) ,him 9 glory4 ,glory is a compreh5sive t]m1 & n easily def9$4 ,b :e!r we reg>d x z expressive ( ext]nal & visible spl5d\r1 or z describ+ a condition ( unutt]able & endless felicity1 9 ei!r s5se1 or bo?1 ! believ] %>es x ) 8 exultant ,"l4 ,rapture ( raptures6 to see ,jesus1 to be ) ,him1 & to live 9 ! sun%9e ( ,8 smile = ev]6 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! believ]'s life 9 ,*ri/ is a hidd51 b a real life4 #b4 ,be> pati5tly ! trials ( ! pres5t life4 #c4 ,! glory ( ! believ]'s future life w m ?an recomp5se him = ! tr\bles ( ! pres5t4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #c4 ,dea? & ,life ) ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,ye are dead4--#a4 ,9 y\r orig9al /ate ( unconc]n & unbelief ye are dead4 #b4 ,by ! ,holy ,gho/ y are made to recognise ?is dea? z real & to acquiesce 9 x z j4 #c4 ,y cont9ue to be ?us dead ) ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,y\r life is hid ) ,*ri/4--#a4 ,z p>tak]s ( ,8 "r to live4 #b4 ,9 respect ( ! new _s ( y\r life4 #c4 ,y\r life be+ ) ,*ri/ mu/ be :]e ,he is4 ,9 ,god z its s\rce1 its c5tre1 its patt]n4 #d4 ,?is life ) ,*ri/ is hid4 ,= security2 9 its intimacy2 z sep>at$ f ! _w2 is n to be always hidd5 7v]4 #d74--,r4 ,s4 ,c&li%4 ,v]4 #d4 ,*ri/ our ,life4 ,i4 ,! vital pr9ciple recognis$4--,*ri/ :o is our life4 #a4 ,! life is spiritual 9 its nature4 #b4 ,et]nal 9 its duration4 ,,ii4 ,! spl5did spectacle pr$ict$4--,*ri/ %all appe>4 #a4 ,! mann]4--,9 ! glory ( ,8 ,fa!r1 ) ,8 angels4 #b4 ,! purpose4--,to judge ! quick & ! dead4 ,,iii4 ,! glori\s hope awak5$4--,!n %all ye appe> ) ,him 9 glory4 #a4 ,! great hope ( ! ,*ri/ian life is t "o day we %all be ) ,*ri/4 #b4 ,t we %all p>ticipate 9 ,*ri/'s glory4 #c4 ,^! words are full ( com=t to ^? draw+ ne> to dea?4--,j4 ,t4 ,woodh\se4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #e-i4 ,mortification ( ! ,s9ful ,pr9ciple 9 ,man4 ,practice foll[s doctr9e4 ,! g5u95ess ( a precept is te/$ by its adaptability to ! practical work+ out ( life's problem4 ,! apo/le has laid d[n 8 doctr9e cle>ly & emphatically1 & n[ he proce$s to en=ce ! use ( ! be/ me?ods = secur+ ! highe/ degree ( p]sonal hol9ess4 ,^! me?ods are 9 p]fect h>mony ) ! exalt$ exp]i5ce into :i* ! believ] is introduc$ :5 he is ris5 ) ,*ri/ & p>ticipates 9 t glori\s life :i* is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god4 ,i4 ,t ! s9ful pr9ciple 9 man has an active outw>d developm5t4--#a4 ,x is mundane 9 its t5d5cies4 ,y\r memb]s :i* are ^u ! e>? 7v]4 #e74 ,x is e>?ly1 s5sual1 deprav$4 ,x tea*es ! s\l to grovel :5 x ought to so>4 ,x is 9 sympa?y ) ! :ole mass ( e>?ly ?+s--ri*es1 hon\r1 pleasure1 fame--:i* /& oppos$ to ! high] aspirations ( ! s\l1 ^: affection is fix$ on ?+s above4 #b4 ,x is manife/$ 9 acts ( gross s5suality4--,=nication1 uncleanness1 inord9ate affection1 evil concupisc5ce 7v]4 #e74 ,a revolt+ catalogue1 a loa?some index to ! fe/]+ mass ( corruption )96 ,a rake's progress has be5 portray$ by ! g5ius ( a ,hog>?2 b :]e is ! p5cil t c del9eate ! d>k progress ( evil8 ,= !re is an ord] obs]v$ 9 its abhorr5t developm5t4 ,! mis*ief beg9s 9 evil concupisc5ce2 yield+ to ! fir/ unholy impulse1 x goes on to lu/ful & inord9ate affection2 proce$s to uncleanness--pollutions :i* foll[ on ! two prec$+ vices2 & ends 9 =nication1 bo? 9 its ord9>y mean+ & 9 t ( adult]y4 ,possibly ! apo/le _h ref]5ce to ! rites ( ,bac*us & ,cybele1 :i* 7 wont to be celebrat$ ) _m peculi> impurities 9 ,phrygia1 ( :i* ,coloss1 ,laodicea1 & ,hi]apolis 7 cities1 & :i* s deeply deprav$ ! morals ( ! p4 ,! outgo+s ( evil are n less rampant & %ock+ 9 mod]n times4 ,evil is ! same 9 pr9ciple ev]y:]e4 #c4 ,x is recognis$ by a debas+ idolatry4--,& covet\sness1 :i* is idolatry 7v]4 #e74 ,covet\sness is a s9 t comes ! e>lie/ into ! human he>t & is ! la/ & mo/ difficult to be driv5 out4 ,x is an insatiable lu/ aft] mat]ial possessions--! gre$ ( gett+ m = ! sake ( m1 till (t5 ! bra9 is turn$ & ! he>t )]$4 ,! apo/le br&s x ) ! significant t]m idolatry4 ,) ! covet\s man 8 idol is 8 gold1 :i*1 9 8 eyes1 answ]e? all ?+s2 8 s\l is ! %r9e :]e ! idol is set up2 & ! wor%ip :i* he owes to ,god is transf]r$ to mammon4 ,av>ice is ! se$ ( ! mo/ hateful & outrage\s vices4 ,! exhortation to mortify ! fle% is press$ home by rem9d+ !m ( ! c]ta9ty ( ! ,div9e wra? :i* w\ld ov]take ! contumaci\s & disob$i5t4 ,,ii4 ,t ! active outgo+s ( ! s9ful pr9ciple 9 man call = ! infliction ( ,div9e v5geance4--,! wra? ( ,god is n a malignant1 unreason+ passion1 l t ) :i* we are famili> among m54 ,nor is x a /rong figure ( spee*1 into :i* ! maudl9 philosoph]s ( ! day w\ld fa9 resolve x4 ,x is an awful reality4 ,x is n m]ely a ?+ ( ! pa/1 to ! t]rible havoc ( :i* hi/ory be>s fai?ful & sugge/ive te/imony4 ,x is ! wra? to come & w be reveal$ f heav5 aga9/ all ungodl9ess & unrighte\sness ( m54 ,x is n inconsi/5t ) inf9ite love1 b is an impressive =m 9 :i* ! ,div9e righte\sness expresses itself aga9/ all disob$i5t & imp5it5t work]s ( iniquity4 ,,iii4 ,t ! indulg5ce ( ! s9ful pr9ciple 9 man is inconsi/5t ) ! new life he has 9 ,*ri/4--,!re 0 a "t :5 ! s9s "h enum]at$ =m$ ! atmosph]e 9 :i* ! ,colossians liv$1 mov$1 & brea!d2 !y repres5t$ ! condition ( _! life & ! "* ( _! practice2 !y liv$ & walk$ 9 s94 ,b t "t 0 pa/4 ,a great *ange _h tak5 place4 ,!y 7 surr\nd$ by a pur] atmosph]e2 !y liv$ 9 ano!r _w2 !y aspir$ to a nobl] de/9y4 ,to return to ! vices & idolatries ( _! =m] life 0 utt]ly inconsi/5t ) _! exalt$ "*2 x 0 unwor?y ( ! high & holy vocation :]e) !y 7 call$4 ,x is salut>y to be rem9d$ n[ & !n ( our =m] life ( s94 ,x magnifies ! grace ( ,god 9 ! great *ange ,he has wr\ght4 ,x w>ns aga9/ ! dang] ( be+ drawn into old habits & associations4 ,x /imulates ! heav5w>d t5d5cies ( ! new life4 ,,iv4 ,t ! s9ful pr9ciple 9 man is ! s\rce ( ! mo/ malignant passions4--,! =m] classification embrac$ s9s :i* relat$ m especially to self2 ?is includes s9s :i* h a be>+ ^u o!rs4 #a4 ,!re are s9s ( ! he>t & temp]4--,ang]1 wra?1 malice 7v]4 #h74 ,!re is an ang] :i* is a righte\s indignation aga9/ wrong1 & :i* is s f> ju/ifiable & s9less4 ,x is ! ang] )\t cause or beyond cause1 & :i* deg5]ates into a bitt] feel+ ( rev5ge1 t is "h condemn$4 ,wra? is ! fi]ce ebullition ( ang]1 express$ ) ungov]nable passion2 & is at all times unseemly & unlawful4 ,malice is ang] long *]i%$1 until x becomes a settl$ habit ( m9d4 ,x involves hatr$1 secret envy1 desire ( rev5ge & retaliation1 & univ]sal ill-w t[>ds o!rs4 ,x is altoge!r a diabolical passion4 ,if ang] exce$s its b\nds1 x becomes wra?2 if wra? lies brood+ 9 ! bosom1 x deg5]ates into malice4 #b4 ,!re are s9s ( ! tongue4--,blasphemy1 fil?y communication out ( y\r m\?4 ,lie n "o to ano!r 7v]s4 #h1 #i74 ,blasphemy 9 a l[] s5se includes all calumny1 evil-speak+1 rail+1 sl&]+1 sc(f+1 ridicul+--all vile ins9uations1 :e!r aga9/ ,god or man4 ,fil?y communication ref]s to all f\l-m\!d abuse1 indelicate illusions1 details ( vici\s sc5es1 & :atev] hurts ! feel+s & %ocks ! s5se ( propriety r ?an injures ! "*4 ,ly+ is also "h condemn$4 ,:]ev] ?is vice prevails society is rott5 to ! core4 ,! almo/ total want ( tru?fulness is "o ( ! sadde/ features ( ! moral condition ( hea!ndom4 ,ly+ basely violates ! gift ( spee*1 saps ! f\ndation ( human int]c\rse1 & ov]turns ! fir/ pr9ciples ( morals4 ,t :i* is spok5 9 ignorance1 ?\gh untrue1 is n a lie2 b to equivocate1 to speak s z to lead ano!r to a false conclusion1 is to lie z really z if ! speak] delib]ately /at$ :at he knew 0 a falsehood4 ,all ^! s9s are directly oppos$ to t +5u\s s9c]ity :i* is ! lead+ *>act]i/ic ( ! new life 9 ,*ri/4 ,v4 ,t ! s9ful pr9ciple 9 man1 & all its outgo+s1 mu/ be :olly r5\nc$ & resolutely mortifi$4--,b n[ ye also put (f all ^! 7v]4 #h74 ,mortify1 !re=e1 y\r memb]s 7v]4 #e74 ,!re is mu* =ce 9 ! ^w !re=e4 ,s9ce ye are dead ) ,*ri/ & are ris5 ) ,him1 s9ce ye possess a glori\s life hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god1 !re=e mortify--put to dea? ! memb]s ( y\r e>?ly & corrupt nature1 & enc\rage ! expansion ( t pure1 beaute\s1 & exalt$ life :i* ye h receiv$ ?r\gh ! fai? ( ! op]ation ( ,god4 ,n t we are to kill or mutilate ! memb]s ( ! body t h be5 ! in/rum5ts ( s91 b to crucify ! int]ior vices ( ! m9d & w4 ,x is :olly a moral process2 ! incipi5t incl9ation to s9 mu/ be re/ra9$1 dead5$1 cru%$4 ,9 ord] to ?is !re mu/ be ! total r5unciation ( all s94 ,b n[ ye also put (f all ^!4 ,! v]b is imp]ative & ! exhortation emphatic4 ,!re mu/ be n only an ab/95ce f op5 vice--hea!n morality insi/s on z mu* z ?is--b !re mu/ be ! putt+ away ( e secret evil passion--remov+ x out ( sight z we w\ld remove a dead body to burial4 ,z ! pr9ce ca/s (f ! co>se g>m5t 9 :i* he has be5 disguis$ & /&s =? 9 an app>el befitt+ 8 rank & dignity1 s ! believ] is to dive/ himself ( ! unsightly & fil?y g>m5t ( ! old man & all[ ! new man to appe> adorn$ ) heav5ly magnific5ce & bright ) ! inext+ui%able lu/re ( a ,div9e spiritual life4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! s9ful pr9ciple 9 man is a great p[]4 #b4 ,! new spiritual life 9 ! believ] is 9 ceaseless antagonism ) ! old4 #c4 ,! con/ant duty ( ! believ] is to subdue & de/roy ! s9ful pr9ciple4 #d4 ,9 fulfill+ ?is duty all ! p[]s ( good are on 8 side4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #e4 ,covet\sness1 :i* is ,idolatry4 ,i4 ,9 its ess5ce4--,x is putt+ ! creature 9 ! place ( ! ,creator1 & giv+ x ! wor%ip due to ,god alone4 ,,ii4 ,9 its practice4--,body & s\l are consecrat$ to ! s]vice ( mammon4 ,,iii4 ,9 its puni%m5t4--,idolatry is a s9 peculi>ly obnoxi\s to ,god--is n m]ely ! brea* ( ,8 law1 b treason aga9/ ,8 gov]nm5t4 ,god deprives ! covet\s ( 8 idol at la/1 & s5ds him treasureless into ! unse5 _w1 wreck$ & ru9$1 to endure ! wra? to come4--,prea*]'s ,magaz9e4 ,v]4 #f4 ,! ,wra? ( ,god4-- ,i4 ,a reality to be dread$4 ,,ii4 ,is r\s$ by ! work+s ( iniquity4 ,,iii4 ,w ov]take ! disob$i5t4 ,v]s4 #g-i4 ,! ,new ,life-- ,i4 ,mu/ break ?or\ghly away f ! old life ( s94 ,,ii4 ,is evid5t 9 temp] & spee*4 ,,iii4 ,is ! int]pretation ( all t is pure & true4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #i-aa4 ,! ,new ,spiritual ,nature4 ,9 ! primitive ,*ur* x 0 cu/om>y = ! new conv]ts1 aft] putt+ aside _! hea!ni% ve/m5ts1 to array !mselves 9 :ite g>m5ts1 t !y might indicate1 9 ! mo/ public mann]1 ! great *ange :i* _h tak5 place4 ,x 0 p]haps 9 allusion to ?is cu/om t ! apo/le bases 8 exhortation4 ,a c\rti] w\ld n d>e to insult 8 sov]eign by appe>+ be=e him 9 squalid & tatt]$ g>m5ts b w\ld be specially /udi\s to attire himself 9 a dress e way suit$ to 8 rank & "*4 ,s1 ! believ] w\ld n di%on\r ,god & disgrace ! religion he has embrac$ by exhibit+ ! vices & passions t *>act]is$ 8 =m] unr5ew$ /ate b is ! m solicit\s to magnify ! grace ( ,god 9 a life ( outw>d consi/5cy & purity4 ,9 ! =m] v]ses ! writ] has insi/$ on sanctification 9 its negative aspect--! mortification ( s91 ! putt+ (f ! old man4 ,9 ^! words1 he deals ) sanctification on its positive side1 & %[s t x is ! putt+ on ! new spiritual nature1 9 :i* ! believ] is ev] advanc+ to a high] k4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t ! possession ( ! new spiritual nature implies a complete *ange ( ! :ole man4--,see+ t ye h put (f ! old man1 ) 8 de$s1 & h put on ! new man 7v]s4 #i1 #aj74 ,! believ] has a tw(old moral p]sonality4 ,!re is 9 him ! old man--! s9ful pr9ciple2 & !re is 9 him also ! new--! ,god-l1 spiritual nature4 ,:atev] we br+ ) u f ! womb ( our "m is ! old man2 :atev] we receive by ! grace ( ! ,holy ,_s is ! new4 ,9 ! great spiritual trans=mation exp]i5c$ by e believ] !re is a tw(old & co9cid5t op]ation--! putt+ (f ( ! old & ! putt+ on ( ! new2 !re is an act ( r5unciation & unclo?+ & an act ( reception & inve/m5t4 ,?is *ange is complete2 x p]vades ! :ole man1 rul+ e p[]1 fa%ion+ ! "*1 & inspir+ ! entire life4 ,?is *ange is ,div9e 9 its orig9 & outwork+4 ,man has no p[] ( himself to effect ! r5ewal ( 8 nature4 ,x is n ( ! w ( ! fle%1 nor ( ! w ( man1 b ( ,god4 ,x is ! triumph ( ,div9e grace1 & to ,god only all praise is due4 ,,ii4 ,t ! new spiritual nature is ev] advanc+ to a high] k4--,:i* is r5ew$ 9 k 7v]4 #aj71 :i* is ev] be+ r5ew$ unto p]fect k 7,lightfoot74 ,! pres5t t5se is us$1 & x is indicat$ t ! new spiritual nature does n rea* p]fection at once b is 9 a /ate ( gr[? & developm5t4 ,! realisation ( ! new life 9 man is b\nd$ by ! am\nt & "* ( ! k he possesses1 & by ! cle>ness & t5acity ) :i* t k is appreh5d$ & ma9ta9$4 ,! exp]i5ce may be bel[ ! actual k possess$ b _c be beyond x4 ,:atev] degree ( hol9ess ! s\l atta9s1 x is /ill susceptible ( advancem5t4 ,! process ( r5ewal is cont9ually go+ on1 z ! /atue gr[s1 "u ! *isel ( ! sculptor1 into a m p]fect =m ( beauty4 ,! k ref]r$ to is ! true k ( ,*ri/ z oppos$ to ! false k ( ! h]etical tea*]s4 ,! process ( r5ewal increases ! capacity ( ! believ+ s\l to appreciate ! k ( ,div9e & heav5ly realities1 & ! increase 9 ! k ( ! highe/ ?+s reacts advantage\sly on ! r5ew$ nature4 ,! high] we asc5d 9 ! k ( ,god1 ! m l ,him d we become4 ,,iii4 ,t ! new spiritual nature is refa%ion$ aft] ! mo/ p]fect model4--,aft] ! image ( ,him t creat$ him 7v]4 #aj74 ,man 0 orig9ally creat$ 9 ! image ( ,god1 t image consi/+ 9 a moral resemblance--9 righte\sness & true hol9ess4 ,*ri/ is ,himself ! image ( ! invisible ,god1 & con=mity to ,him is ! patt]n ( our r5ewal1 ! all-p]fect /&>d t[>ds :i* we are cont9ually to approximate4 ,! moral image :i* we lo/ 9 ! fall ( ! fir/ ,adam is m ?an rega9$ 9 ! second ,adam4 ,r$emption places man on a high] plat=m ?an he w\ld h occupi$ if he _h rema9$ ! moral condition 9 :i* he 0 orig9ally creat$4 ,x br+s him ne>] to ,god1 gives him a broad] & m sympa!tic insight into ! ,div9e "* & purposes1 & makes him m l ,god4 ,9 ! spiritual region into :i* ! believ] 9 ,*ri/ is transf]r$ all m9or di/9ctions vani%4 ,n only d !y n exi/1 !y _c exi/4 ,x is a region to :i* !y are utt]ly unsuit$ & _c !re=e be recognis$4 ,,iv4 ,t ! new spiritual nature is sup]ior to all e>?ly di/9ctions4--#a4 ,x is sup]ior to all national di/9ctions4 ,:]e !re is nei!r ,greek nor ,jew 7v]4 #aa74 ,to ! ,jew ! :ole _w 0 divid$ into two classes3 ,jews & ,g5tiles--! privileg$ & unprivileg$ portions ( mank9d2 religi\s pr]ogative be+ tak5 z ! l9e ( dem>cation4 ,b su* a n>r[ di/9ction is antagoni/ic to ! broad & g5]\s _s ( ! ,gospel4 ,let a man be b r5ew$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & x inquires n z to :at c\ntry he belongs4 #b4 ,x is sup]ior to all rituali/ic di/9ctions4--,circumcision nor uncircumcision 7v]4 #aa74 ,x matt]s n :e!r a man is born 9 a ,*ri/ian c\ntry & br\ght up 9 ! mid/ ( ! greate/ ecclesia/ical privileges1 or :e!r he is cradl$ 9 ! d>ke/ paganism2 9 ei!r case a *ange ( he>t is absolutely necess>y4 ,no bran* ( ! univ]sal ,*ur* c claim ! exclusive "r ( admitt+ s\ls into heav52 & x is intol]able imp]t95ce to insi/ ^u ! necessity ( c]emonial obs]vances 9 ord] to salvation--z 0 ! case ) ! false tea*]s ( ,coloss1 & z is ! case ) ! pret5ti\s ritualism ( ! day4 ,9 ,*ri/ ,jesus nei!r circumcision availe? any?+1 nor uncircumcision1 b a new creature4 #c4 ,x is sup]ior to all political di/9ctions4--,b>b>ian1 ,scy?ian 7v]4 #aa74 ,l ! ,jews1 ! ,greeks divid$ mank9d into two classes--,greeks & b>b>ians--civilisation & culture be+ n[ ! crit]ion ( di/9ction4 ,! ,scy?ian 0 ! l[e/ type ( b>b>ian4 ,*ri/ianity ackn[l$ges no su* di/9ction4 ,:e!r ga!r$ f ! mo/ ref9$ or mo/ b>b>\s nation1 all are "o 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,! ,gospel has brok5 d[n ! n>r[ & arbitr>y classification ( ! race1 ma9ta9$ ! "r ( all nations ( ! _w to be class$ z "o g5us1 & replac$ ! b>b>ian by ! m humane & unify+ title ( bro!r4 ,max ,mll] writes3 ,humanity is a ^w :i* y look = 9 va9 9 ,plato or ,ari/otle2 ! idea ( mank9d z "o family1 z ! *ildr5 ( "o ,god1 is an idea ( ,*ri/ian gr[?2 & ! sci5ce ( mank9d1 & ( ! languages ( mank9d1 is a sci5ce :i*1 )\t ,*ri/ianity1 w\ld nev] h sprung into life4 #d4 ,x is sup]ior to all social di/9ctions4--,bond nor free 7v]4 #aa74 ,! div]sities ( condition :i* divide m5 9 ! pres5t _w are unkn[n 9 ! sph]e ( ?is spiritual r5ewal4 ,! grace :i* *ang$ ! he>t ( ,philemon ! ma/] also r5ew$ ! s\l ( ,onesimus1 8 slave2 & (t5 ! bondman is ! fir/ to ent] into ! lib]ty ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,"h ! ri* & poor1 ! nobility & peasantry1 meet toge!r1 & =m "o common bro!rhood4 ,v4 ,t ! new spiritual nature recognises ,*ri/ z ev]y?+4--,b ,*ri/ is all1 & 9 all 7v]4 #aa74 ,all belongs to ,him2 ,he orig9at$ & su/a9s all1 & ,he is 9 all4 ,he is ev]y?+ to ! believ]--! ,s\rce & ,c5tre ( 8 life1 ! ,ideal aft] :i* he cont9ually aspires1 ! ,possession by :i* he w be enri*$ = ev]4 ,! believ] is a liv+1 speak+1 active expression ( ! ,*ri/ )9 him4 ,*ri/1 )\t ! exclusion ( any nation or sect1 unites all2 & s1 ?r\gh ,8 indwell+ 9 all1 is ,himself all4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ is ! ,au?or1 ,patt]n1 & ,end ( ! new spiritual nature4 #b4 ,to put on ! new spiritual nature x is ess5tial to believe 9 ,*ri/4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #i-aa4 ,religion a ,*ange ( ,life4 ,i4 ,evid5t by putt+ (f ! old nature & its s9s 7v]4 #i74 ,,ii4 ,by putt+ on a new nature r5ew$ aft] ! ,div9e lik5ess 7v]4 #aj74 ,,iii4 ,sup]ior to all conv5tional di/9ctions 7v]4 #aa74 ,,iv4 ,9 :i* ,*ri/ is ev]y?+ 7v]4 #aa74 ,v]4 #aa4 ,*ri/ ,all & 9 ,all4 ,i4 ,*ri/ is all & 9 all 9 ! realm ( creation4--,! va/ fabric ( creat$ ?+s sprang into be+ at ,8 ^w4 ,out ( no?+ ,he creat$ all t is4 ,! di/ance betwe5 be+ & no-be+ is s great t no?+ %ort ( inf9ite p[] c cause t to be :i* nev] be=e exi/$4 ,! heav5s are ! firmam5t ( ,8 p[]4 ,he made ! />s1 k9dl$ _! brilliant fires1 fix$ _! rank1 regulat$ _! motions1 & appo9t$ _! mission4 ,he =m$ ! e>?1 rob$ x 9 ve/m5ts ( ev]-*ang+ beauty1 & end[$ x ) unfail+ productiv5ess4 ,he fa%ion$ man aft] ! model ( ,8 own illu/ri\s image1 freight$ him ) faculties ( wondr\s compass1 indicat$ ! possibilities ( 8 c>e]1 & ! "* ( 8 de/9y4 ,*ri/ is ! gr& c5tre ( ! magnific5t sy/ems by :i* ,he is encircl$1 & :i* ,he has gr\p$ ar\nd ,himself by ! ex]cise ( ,8 creative h&4 ,on ,him _! cont9u$ exi/5ce e mom5t hangs4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ is all & 9 all 9 ! sph]e ( provid5ce4--,he su/a9s & gov]ns all4 ,close z population foll[s on ! heels ( production1 food nev] fails = man & bea/4 ,/udy ! sublime epic on ! ,div9e pres]vation furni%$ by ,psalm civ4 & consid] h[ ! hi/ory ( human exp]i5ce 9 all ages confirms ! tru?4 ,*ri/ controls all ! =ces ( nature4 ,! sweep ( ! heav5ly bodies1 ! surge & re-surge ( ! tide1 ! ecc5tric c\rse & velocity ( ! w9d1 ! dep>ture & return ( ! light1 ! roll ( ! dread$ ?und]1 ! recurr5t phases ( ! seasons1 all are ob$i5t to ,8 nod4 ,he is pr$om9ant among ! spiritual ag5cies ( ! univ]se4 ,he re/ricts ! p[] ( ! great enemy ( man4 ,he re/ra9s ! p[] ( evil4 ,he gov]ns ! complicat$ passions ( human he>ts & makes ev5 ! wra? ( m5 to praise ,him4 ,he gu>ds1 guides1 & deliv]s ,8 ,*ur*4 ,! greatness ( ,8 provid5tial p[] is se5 9 ,8 accompli%+ ! mightie/ results by insignificant in/rum5talities4 ,he is conduct+ all ?+s to a glori\s consummation4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ is all & 9 all 9 ! "w ( r$emption4--,he suff]$ to ! dea? on behalf ( ! s9n+ race4 ,he 0 a volunt>y victim4 ,he 0 unique 9 ,8 p]son--compris+ 9 ,himself ! ,div9e & human natures4 ,z man1 ,he met all ! necessities ( s9ful & condemn$ humanity2 z ,god1 ,he answ]$ all ! requirem5ts ( ! ,div9e righte\sness4 ,:ile ! greate/ mod]n philosoph]s are puzzl+ _! m9ds ) an endless v>iety ( me?ods = recov]+ man f 8 laps$ condition1 we behold ! problem solv$ 9 ! life1 suff]+s1 & dea? ( ,*ri/4 ,t 0 a me?od ( r$emption t w\ld nev] h occurr$ to a f9ite m9d2 & x is n[ beyond ! range ( ! greate/ human intellect to fa?om4 ,*ri/1 & ,*ri/ alone1 c\ld r$eem4 ,9 t sph]e ,he is all 9 all1 or ,he is no?+4 ,8 "w ( r$emption is an entranc+ expression ( ! t5d]e/1 deepe/1 mo/ my/]i\s love4 ,,iv4 ,*ri/ is all & 9 all 9 ! k+dom ( glory4--,he is ! ,head ( all pr9cipalities & p[]s 9 ! heav5ly places4 ,!y dep5d on ,him = life & purity1 !y obey ,8 slighte/ ^w1 !y adore ,8 inf9ite maje/y1 !y delight 9 ,8 hall[$ fell[%ip4 ,*ri/ is also ,head ov] all ?+s to ! ,*ur*1 :i* is ,8 body2 ! fulness ( ,him t fille? all 9 all4 ,he is ! c5tral attraction & s\rce ( bliss 9 ! realm ( glory4 ,! r$eem$ ca/ _! cr[ns be=e ,him & *ant ,8 praise 9 ceaseless an!ms4 ,if ,*ri/ 7 abs5t1 heav5 w\ld lose its greate/ *>m4 ,i love to ?9k ( heav52 its cl\dless light1 ,its te>less joys1 its recognitions & its fell[%ips ,( love & joy un5d+2 b :5 my m9d anticipates ,! sight ( ,god inc>nate1 we>+ on ,8 h&s1 ,& feet1 & side1 m>ks ( ! w\nds ,:i* ,he1 = me1 on ,calv>y endur$1 ,all heav5 beside is swall[$ up 9 ?is2 ,& ,he :o 0 my hope ( heav5 bel[1 ,becomes ! glory ( my heav5 above4 ,v4 ,*ri/ is all & 9 all to ! believ+ s\l4--,he appe>s z ! great ,emancipator2 ,he deliv]s f ! p[] ( d>kness1 & translates ! b5ight$ b grop+ s\l into ! k+dom ( light4 ,he gives re/ to ! we>y & heavy lad54 ,he com=ts ! m\rn]4 ,he def5ds & succ\rs ! tempt$4 ,he is ! refuge 9 e "t ( di/ress4 ,all ! wants ( ! s\l are anticipat$ & abundantly suppli$4 ,he w conduct safely ?r\gh all ! *angeful sc5es ( ?is life2 & f9ally inve/ ! s\l ) ! imp]i%able spl5d\rs ( an endless future4 ,*ri/ is ! great necessity & ! all-satisfy+ portion ( ! s\l4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ is supreme 9 all sph]es4 #b4 ,*ri/ is ! great ne$ ( ! human s\l4 #c4 ,fai? 9 ,*ri/ br+s ! s\l into a p]sonal p>ticipation 9 ! ,div9e fulness4 ,*ri/ is ,all & 9 ,all4 ,i4 ,! ess5tial glories ( ,*ri/4--,he possesses all ?+s4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ has pur*as$ all bless+s = u4--,all temporal & all spiritual bless+s4 ,,iii4 ,all bless+s are treasur$ up 9 ,*ri/ = ! et]nal use ( ,8 ,*ur*4 ,,iv4 ,he w keep ,8 family 9 ! possession ( all good = ev]4--,w4 ,h[els4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ab1 #ac4 ,ess5tials ( ! ,*ri/ian ,"*4 ,9 ! cultivation ( a r>e & valuable plant c>e mu/ be tak5 to rid x ( ev]y?+ t w\ld ret>d its gr[?1 & to supply x ) :atev] aids x 9 rea*+ ! highe/ possibility ( %apel9ess & beauty4 ,n only mu/ x be sev]ely prun$ & dive/$ ( e noxi\s we$ & de/ructive p>asite1 b x mu/ be dilig5tly t5d$1 & lib]ally provid$ ) air1 light1 & moi/ure4 ,s is x 9 ! tra9+ ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4 ,x is n en\gh t ! old man--! s9ful pr9ciple--is suppress$1 mortifi$1 dead5$2 all ! graces ( ! new man--! new spiritual nature--mu/ be assum$ & s$ul\sly cultivat$4 ,religion is n a dry1 sapless1 dead negation1 b a gr& positive reality--an active1 ev]-gr[+ life1 pu%+ its way ?r\gh e *annel ( man's nature1 & fa%ion+ 8 "* aft] ! l(tie/ patt]n ( moral lovel9ess & purity4 ,! *ange ! ,colossians _h exp]i5c$ furni%$ ! mo/ =cible reason :y !y %\ld advance 9 spiritual developm5t4 ,hav+ ris5 ) ,*ri/1 & hav+ put (f ! old man1 ) 8 de$s1 !re is an unmi/akable emphasis 9 ! exhortation--,put on1 !re=e1 ! *>act]i/ics ( ! new man4 ,i4 ,t ! ,*ri/ian "* is di/+ui%$ by a special designation4--,! elect ( ,god1 holy & belov$ 7v]4 #ab74 #a4 ,di/+ui%$ z ! object ( ! ,div9e *oice4--,! elect ( ,god--*os5 by ,him1 z an act ( undes]v$1 unm]it$ m]cy1 to ! k ( ,himself & ,8 glori\s salvation2 call$ out ( d>kness & translat$ into ! k+dom ( ,8 de> ,son4 ,?is election is a condition ( exalt$ privilege to :i* all rise :o accept ! message ( ,god's m]cy ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4 #b4 ,di/+ui%$ by p]sonal purity4--,holy4 ,"h is ! evid5ce & practical result ( ! ,div9e election4 ,*os5 9 ,*ri/ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 t !y %\ld be holy & )\t blame be=e ,him 9 love 7,eph4 i4 #d74 ,! p ( ,god are call$ to be holy--consecrat$ to ,8 s]vice2 set ap>t f a common & :olly devot$ to a sacr$ purpose4 ,hol9ess is ! habitual condition1 aim1 delight1 & employm5t ( ! ,*ri/ian's life4 #c4 ,di/+ui%$ by ! ,div9e affection4--,belov$4 ,! believ] is ! object ( ,god's special love1 ( ! fav\r :i* ,he be>e? unto ,8 p4 ,behold1 :at mann] ( love ! ,fa!r ha? be/[$ on u t we %\ld be call$ ! sons ( ,god4 ,! epi!ts "h us$ h ea* ! =ce ( a motive4 ,s9ce ! believ] is elect1 holy1 belov$1 let him act 9 h>mony ) 8 exalt$ "* & call+4 ,lavat] has said1 ,! m hone/y a man has1 ! less he affects ! air ( a sa9t4 ,,ii4 ,t ! ,*ri/ian "* is di/+ui%$ by a he>tfelt sympa?y4--#a4 ,?is sympa?y arises f a _s ( t5d] m]cy4 ,b[els ( m]cies 7v]4 #ab7--;a phrase :i* expresses ! effect on ! body ( /rong emotions ( pity4 ,x 0 said ( ,joseph t 8 b[els did ye>n ov] 8 bre?r51 & he s\ght :]e to weep4 ,! mis]ies ( our fell[-creatures1 especially ( ^? :o are 9 a worse condition ?an ourselves1 call = our compassion & help2 & a g5u9e pity is n only visible 9 ! c\nt5ance & utt]$ by ! lips1 b felt 9 ! inmo/ he>t1 & prompts to g5]\s actions4 #b4 ,?is sympa?y arises f a _s ( k9dness4--,k9dness ref]s to ! temp] we %\ld %[ t[>ds ^? we meet 9 ! daily int]c\rse ( life :o are on an equality ) ourselves4 ,! ,*ri/ian %\ld be amiable1 c\rte\s1 k9d 9 spee* & action1 eag] to relieve o!rs accord+ to 8 means--! f>!/ remove f a crabb$1 sull51 *urli% disposition4 ,a h>d1 cold1 selfi%1 unfeel+ he>t is a *>act]i/ic ( fall51 unr5ew$ man2 b[els ( m]cies & k9dness ( ! r5ew$ "o4 ,,iii4 ,t ! ,*ri/ian "* is di/+ui%$ by a g5u9e humility4--,humbl5ess ( m9d 7v]4 #ab74 ,^! words describe ! e/imate t is to be =m$ ( self4 ,! believ] is taught n to ov]rate nor unduly to depreciate himself4 ,he is gov]n$ by ! apo/olic rule1 ,let ea* e/eem o!r bett] ?an !mselves4 ,! m exalt$ 8 views ( ,god1 & ! m he rememb]s 8 own unwor?9ess1 weakness1 ignorance1 & s91 ! m s(tly & l[ly does he seek to walk4 ,z 9 ! g>d5 t bran* hangs d[n ! l[e/ :i* is mo/ heavily lad5 ) fruit1 s 9 ! ,*ur* ! ripe/ sa9ts are ^? :o walk humbly ) ,god4 ,! humble man is ! mo/ susceptible to compassion & g5u9e 9 its practical manife/ation4 ,! pr\d man is too full ( himself to feel = o!rs2 he is always dissatisfi$1 always embroil+ 9 qu>rels ! family1 ! ,*ur*1 ! social circle :]e he resides4 ,! humble/ man is ! brave/ man4 ,he endures ) composure ! contempt & arrogance ( o!rs4 ,,iv4 ,t ! ,*ri/ian "* is di/+ui%$ by a g5tle & pati5t _s4--,meekness1 longsuff]+ 7v]4 #ab74 #a4 ,! ,*ri/ian _s is g5tle4--,meekness4 ,?is grace indicates :at %\ld be our conduct t[>ds o!rs 9 _! treatm5t ( u4 ,meekness is evid5c$ 9 mode/y ( c\nt5ance1 g5tl5ess ( mann]1 s(tness ( voice1 & mildness ( language2 x is oppos$ to rud5ess or h>%ness4 ,we see x exemplifi$ 9 ! way 9 :i* ,gideon pacifi$ ! irascible m5 ( ,ephraim 7,judg4 viii4 #b74 ,x is sl[ to take1 & scorns to give1 (f5ce4 #b4 ,! ,*ri/ian _s is pati5t4--,longsuff]+1 :i* is meekness cont9u$1 ?\gh subject$ to ! fi]ce/ provocations4 ,x is oppos$ to res5tm5t1 rev5ge1 wra?4 ,meekness ex]cises itself 9 matt]s ( *agr91 imp]t95ce1 folly2 longsuff]+ 9 ^? ( viol5t outrage1 affront1 injury4 ,meekness may be requir$ by ! m]e mann] ( o!rs t[>ds u2 longsuff]+ is (t5 necess>y by _! conduct4 ,!re is a diff]5ce betwe5 endur+ long & longsuff]+4 ,! g5u9e grace is accompani$1 n only ) pati5ce1 b ) joy\s activity & wat*fulness4 ,x is n l ! s5seless rock :i* endures ! full =ce ( ! /orm unmov$ & unresponsive1 b l ! nimble vessel t1 :ile x b5ds to ! tempe/1 is at ! same "t dilig5tly spe$+ on its mission4 ,v4 ,t ! ,*ri/ian "* is di/+ui%$ by a practical manife/ation ( a _s ( mutual =be>ance & =giv5ess4--#a4 ,mutual =be>ance & =giv5ess are to be ex]cis$ univ]sally4 ,=be>+ "o ano!r & =giv+ "o ano!r1 if any man h a qu>rel aga9/ any 7v]4 #ac74 ,! ^w qu>rel is bett] r5d]$ compla9t4 ,x takes two to make a qu>rel1 & ( ^! ! ,*ri/ian %\ld nev] be "o4 ,:atev] occasion ( (f5ce may arise1 :atev] cause ( compla9t1 9 any man1 "u any circum/ances1 & h[ev] j ! compla9t may appe>1 =be>ance is to be ex]cis$2 & ev5 if ! =be>ance is abus$ & injury be add$1 we mu/ =give4 ,x is nev] on "o side only t ! fault exi/s4 ,x is "o ano!r1 ea* 9 8 turn1 t gives & receives =be>ance4 ,if ?is 7 m frequ5tly obs]v$1 h[ _m unseemly discords & mis*iev\s sep>ations w\ld be prev5t$6 #b4 ,! ex]cise ( =giv5ess is en=c$ by ! highe/ example4--,ev5 z ,*ri/ =gave y1 s also d ye 7v]4 #ac74 ,^! words come z an impressive climax1 en=c+ ! duty ( =giv5ess by ! /ronge/ motive4 ,! m difficult ! duty1 ! m p[]ful %\ld be ! argum5ts urg+ its p]=mance4 ,! example ( ,*ri/ is supreme 9 its au?ority4 ,:at are ! injuries committ$ by o!rs aga9/ u comp>$ ) ! numb] & enormity ( our s9s aga9/ ,god8 ,yet ,*ri/ =gave u all1 freely1 fully1 unres]v$ly1 & = ev]4 ,! he>t t is n mov$ to =giv5ess by su* an example is hopelessly incorrigible4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! unity ( ,*ri/ian "* is made up ( _m sep>ate ess5tial graces4 #b4 ,! condition ( ?+s 9 ?is _w af=ds ample scope = ! ex]cise ( e ,*ri/ian grace4 #c4 ,to =give is at once ! mo/ difficult & mo/ ,*ri/-l4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,*ri/ian ,humility4 ,i4 ,! nature ( ?is holy temp]4--#a4 ,a humble appreh5sion ( our own k4 ,! imp]fection ( our faculties1 our fallibility ( judgm5t1 :5 we comp>e our k ) ! atta9m5ts ( o!rs1 & a p]suasion ( ! small value ( ! mo/ exalt$ k )\t practical influ5ce4 #b4 ,( our own goodness4 #c4 ,( our indep5d5ce & wants4 #d4 ,( our own rank & /ation4 ,,ii4 ,! obligations to cultivate a humble temp]4--#a4 ,x is m5tion$ 9 ,scripture ) peculi> m>ks ( di/9ction & hon\r4 ,! mo/ di/+ui%$ promises are made to x4 ,x is a necess>y introduction to o!r graces & duties4 #b4 ,x is a grace :i* adorns e o!r virtue & recomm5ds religion to e behold]4 #c4 ,is recomm5d$ to u by ! example ( ! ,au?or & ,f9i%] ( our fai?4 #d4 ,is a grace t w g ) u to heav54 ,lessons4--#a4 ,^? de/itute ( ?is grace h ! rudim5ts ( ,*ri/ianity to le>n4 #b4 ,we %\ld look pr9cipally to ! temp] ( our spirits to judge ( our humility4 #c4 ,by x we judge ( ! improv+ or decl9+ /ate ( our s\ls4--,j4 ,evans1 ,d4,d4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,*ri/ian ,=giv5ess-- ,i4 ,is ex]cis$ :]e !re is mutual =be>ance4 ,,ii4 ,is ! noble/ me?od ( end+ qu>rels4 ,,iii4 ,is a ,*ri/-l disposition4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ad4 ,love ! ,p]fection ( ! ,*ri/ian ,"*4 ,love is ! commone/ & mo/ pot5t affection ( ! human he>t4 ,x has be5 ! inexhau/ible !me ( writ]s 9 all ages1 9 poetry & prose4 ,x has be5 inve/$ ) ! bewit*+ drap]y ( romance & exhibit$ z ! in/rum5tal cause ( ! d>ke/ crimes & ( ! brighte/ virtues4 ,! _w nev] tires ( le>n+ ( its adv5tures1 trials1 & victories4 ,:ile x is ev] commonplace1 x is ev] fre%4 ,x is ! p]5nial =ce 9 human life--! fir/ to inspire1 ! longe/ to endure1 ! la/ to p]i%4 ,b ,*ri/ian love--love to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & to all o!rs = ,8 sake--is n a native-born affection4 ,x does n spr+ spontane\sly f ! human he>t4 ,x is a gift f ,god4 ,x is ! ri*e/ fruit ( ! new spiritual nature implant$ 9 ! believ]4 ,x is fir/ to be acquir$ & !n dilig5tly cultivat$4 ,! apo/le has j describ$ ! di/9ctive g>m5ts ) :i* ! believ] is to be adorn$--) a he>t ( t5d] compassion1 ) humility1 ) a g5tle1 pati5t1 & =giv+ _s4 ,b 9 addition to all ?is1 & 9 ord] to complete ! ,*ri/ian "*1 he is to be clo!d 9 a robe :i* is to cov] e o!r g>m5t & b9d x to its place--a robe ^: purity & brightness %all %$ a lu/re ov] all ! re/4 ,i4 ,t love is ! prime elem5t 9 e o!r grace ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4--,x is ! s\l ( e virtue & ! gu>antee ( a g5u9e s9c]ity4 ,)\t love all o!r graces1 accord+ to an old writ]1 are b glitt]+ s9s4 ,!re is a great p[] ( affectionat5ess 9 ! human he>t1 b no man possesses naturally ! spiritual love ( ,god & love ( ! race4 ,x is a fruit ( ! ,holy ,gho/ & comes ?\gh t fai? :i* works by love4 ,x is possible to assume all ! ess5tials ( ! ,*ri/ian "*1 enum]at$ 9 v]4 #ab1 & previ\sly comm5t$ on2 b )\t love !y w\ld be mean+less1 cold1 & dead4 ,m]cy w\ld deg5]ate into weak s5tim5tality2 k9dness into fooli% extravagance2 humility into a mock self-depreciation--:i* is b ano!r =m ( ! pr\de/ egotism2 & longsuff]+ into a dull1 dogg$ /upidity4 ,love is ! gr& elem5t 9 :i* all o!r graces move & f :i* !y d]ive _! vitality & value4 ,x is ! grace :i* alone r$eems all o!r f ! curse ( selfi%ness1 & is1 itself1 ! mo/ unselfi%4 ,,ii4 ,t love occupies ! mo/ exalt$ place 9 ! ,*ri/ian "*4--,above all ^! ?+s4 ,n simply 9 addition to1 b ov] & above all ^!1 put on *>ity1 z ! out] g>m5t t cov]s & b9ds toge!r all ! re/4 ,o!r graces are local & limit$ 9 _! use2 love is all-expansive & univ]sal4 ,a philosoph]1 9 a ve9 ( pung5t satire1 has dilat$ on ! philosophy ( clo!s2 & exp]i5ce te/ifies h[ mightily ! _w is influ5c$ & in/ruct$ by outw>d appe>ances4 ,z ! dress frequ5tly indicates ! rank & importance ( ! we>]1 s ! g>m5t ( love1 worn )\t o/5tation or pride1 is ! badge by :i* ! ,*ri/ian is kn[n 9 ! _w 7,john xiii4 #ce74 ,love is ! presid+ que5 ov] all ,*ri/ian graces1 inspir+ & h>monis+ _! ex]cises1 & develop+ !m into a liv+ & beaute\s unity ( "*4 ,! apo/le fixes ! exalt$ rank ( love 9 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #ac4 ,,iii4 ,t love is ! pl$ge ( p]man5cy 9 ! ,*ri/ian "*4--,:i* is ! bond ( p]fectness4 ,z a girdle1 or c9cture1 b\nd toge!r ) firmness & symmetry ! loose fl[+ robes g5]ally worn by ! anci5ts1 s love is ! p[] t unites & holds toge!r all ^? graces & virtues :i* toge!r make up p]fection4 ,love is ! pres]vative =ce 9 ! ,*ri/ian "*4 ,)\t x k w\ld lose its ent]prise1 m]cy & k9dness become languid1 humility fa9t1 & longsuff]+ indiff]5t4 ,love b9ds all excell5cies toge!r 9 a bond :i* "t _c injure1 ! enemy unloose1 or dea? de/roy4 ,no *ur*1 or community ( individuals1 c exi/ long )\t ! su/a9+ p[] ( love4 ,x is n a simil>ity 9 ta/e1 intellectual pursuits1 9 k1 or 9 cre$1 t c p]man5tly unite human he>ts1 b ! all-pot5t sympa?y ( ,*ri/ian love4 ,*>ity nev] faile?4 ,,iv4 ,t ! p]fection ( ! ,*ri/ian "* is se5 9 ! practical manife/ation ( love4--,put on *>ity4 #a4 ,love is indisp5sable4--,x is possible to possess _m beautiful traits ( "*--mu* t is humane & amiable--)\t be+ a complete ,*ri/ian3 to be v ne> p]fection1 & yet lack "o ?+4 ,)\t love all o!r graces are inconsi/5t1 he>tless1 wayw>d1 selfi%4 ,!y are b z s\nd+ brass & a t9kl+ cymbal4 ,*>ity is indisp5sable to give life1 =ce1 mean+1 tru?1 p]man5ce to ! :ole4 ,x supplies ! imp]fections & defects ( o!r graces & virtues4 #b4 ,love is susceptible ( individual cultivation4--,x may be put on4 ,we may h m if we /rive aft] x & fai?fully use :at is already possess$4 ,x is a press+1 practical duty :i* all ,*ri/ians are b\nd to att5d to4 ,& yet !re is no grace :i* is m con/antly suppress$4 ,:at a p[] ! ,*ur* w\ld become1 & h[ m>vell\sly w\ld ! "* ( ! _w be *ang$ if love _h a fre] scope & 0 univ]sally ex]cis$4 ,! pret5ti\s cov]+s ( sect>ianism & bigotry w\ld vani%1 & ! :ole ,*ur* ( ! r$eem$ be girt ) ! ample robe ( a seamless unity4 ,to w9 ! love ( o!rs we mu/ put x on ourselves4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! m]e pr(ession ( ,*ri/ianity is empty & valueless4 #b4 ,e grace ( ! ,*ri/ian "* mu/ be dilig5tly ex]cis$4 #c4 ,above & ?r\gh all o!r graces love mu/ op]ate4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ae4 ,! ,rule ( ,div9e ,peace4 ,w> 9 any =m is unfri5dly to ! gr[? ( piety4 ,! s\l is toss$ on ! waves ( disquietude1 & c\rage--! pr9cipal virtue call$ into ex]cise--is apt to acquire an unnatural & unheal?y developm5t at ! exp5se ( all o!r graces4 ,! :ole /ructure ( ! ,*ri/ian "* is dislocat$ & ?r[n (f its balance4 ,peace re/ores ! s\l to its true equipoise1 fixes e p[] 9 its j relation to ea* o!r & to ! :ole1 & enc\rages ! h>moni\s cultivation ( t love :i* is ! bond ( p]fectness4 ,"l ,bacon has said3 ,x is heav5 ^u e>? to h a man's m9d move 9 *>ity1 re/ 9 ,provid5ce1 & turn ^u ! poles ( tru?4 ,9 ?is v]se we are taught t ! "o supreme umpire 9 ! he>t1 by :i* all diff]5ces are to be settl$1 is ! peace ( ,god--! de/9$ end ( ! ,*ri/ian call+1 9 :i* is realis$ ! unity belong+ to memb]s ( "o body2 & t ?is bless+ is to be s\ght 9 a _s ( ?ankfulness4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t peace is a ,div9e bless+4--,! peace ( ,god4 ,"s ( ! olde/ manuscripts h read1 ,! peace ( ,*ri/--a read+ adopt$ by ! able/ biblical critics4 ,! v]bal diff]5ce1 h[ev]1 is ( no mom5t4 ,! tru? is ! same3 x is equally ! peace ( ,god & ! peace ( ,*ri/--a ,div9e tranquillity fill+ ! s\l ) a calm t no m]e worldly p[] c give or take away1 & t ! ocean-surges ( tr\ble c nev] dim9i% or di/urb4 ,*ri/ ha? made peace ?r\gh ! blood ( ,8 cross & left x z a sacr$ legacy to all ,8 disciples ?r\gh all "t4 ,9 its ess5ce x is ! peace t ,*ri/ ,himself enjoys--a sublime calmness simil> to t :i* p]vades ! ,div9e bosom4 ,x is n l ! long1 pa9ful1 oppressive /illness t is ! precursor ( a /orm1 b a pr(\nd1 p]vasive1 heav5ly quiet t soo!s :ile x invigorates ! s\l4 ,x proce$s f ,god ?r\gh ,*ri/ & is ma9ta9$ & n\ri%$ 9 ! he>t z a positive1 graci\s reality & priceless bless+4 ,,ii4 ,t peace is a rul+ p[]4--,let ! peace ( ,god rule4 ,! ^w rule is borr[$ f ! practice ( ! ,greeks at _! great national games & describ$ ! duty ( ! arbit] or umpire presid+1 :o held ! prize 9 8 h& :ile ! conte/ proce$$ 9 ! /adium & conf]r$ x on ! victor at ! close4 ,!reby he ex]cis$ ov] ! a?letes a peculi> k9d ( rule4 ,impell$ by a sight ( ! prize1 !y gave _! :ole be+ to ! conte/4 ,s1 9 cont5d+ 9 ! race ( life1 ! peace ( ,god1 z conta9+ all desirable bless+s1 is to ex]cise supreme au?ority & regulate all ! conc]ns ( ! s\l4 #a4 ,z a rul+ p[] peace p]vades & /imulates e o!r grace4--,x lifts ! s\l to ,god1 & enables x to take hold ( ,8 /r5g?4 ,x prep>es = e holy duty & /imulates to e spiritual ent]prise4 ,! m ! s\l is p]meat$ ) ,div9e peace1 ! m desire & aptitude w !re be = high] atta9m5ts 9 piety4 #b4 ,z a rul+ p[] peace is a p[]ful def5ce4--,x resi/s successfully ! attacks ( evil f :atev] s\rce !y come4 ,! %afts ( infidelity _c pi]ce ! invuln]able def5ce ( a consci\s peace ) ,god2 "r feel+ is sup]ior to ! subtle/ logic4 ,peace erects a =midable bulw>k aga9/ temptation & is ! sure/ safegu>d aga9/ e =m ( s94 #c4 ,z a rul+ p[] x conc5trates & controls all ! en]gies ( ! s\l4--,x calms ! intellect1 soo!s ! he>t1 tranquillises ! consci5ce1 & c5tralises all ! p[]s ( manhood1 t !y may g =? & d valiant battle = ! tru?4 ,z by an un]r+ in/9ct x decides ^u :at is "r & %uns ! wrong4 ,! que/ions z to :e!r x is "r to engage 9 c]ta9 amusem5ts1 to visit c]ta9 places1 or to jo9 ?is or t company1 w soon be settl$ :5 ! peace ( ,god rules 9 ! he>t4 ,x is a regulat+ p[] 9 moral difficulties1 & a pot5t help 9 all moral ent]prises4 ,! peace ( ,god keeps ! he>t & m9d ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/ 7,phil4 iv4 #g74 ,,iii4 ,t peace is a rul+ p[] 9 man4--,9 y\r he>ts4 ,! he>t is ! region :]e ! rul+ p[] is ex]cis$ & takes effect4 ,x embraces ! w & affections z di/+ui%$ f ! intellect4 ,x is ! *oos+ faculty z di/+ui%$ f ! kn[+ faculty4 ,:5 ! he>t is drawn 9 "o direction ! :ole man foll[s4 ,!re ! moral disease beg9s1 & !re ! rem$y mu/ be appli$4 ,by s9 ! he>t has become deceitful above all ?+s2 9 ! reg5]ation ! he>t is made new4 ,! ru% ( an evil he>t's affections w n always yield to reason4 ,:5 ,god1 by ,8 ,^w & ,_s1 comes to save1 ,he saves by arre/+ & r5ew+ ! he>t4 ,! psalmi/ recognis$ ?is :5 he cri$1 ,create 9 me a clean he>t1 ,o ,god1 & r5ew a "r _s )9 me 7,ps4 li4 #aj74 ,no man is conqu]$ until 8 he>t is conqu]$4 ,x is 9 ?is region ! peace ( ,god has p[]ful sway1 & :]e x aids 9 a*iev+ ! mo/ brilliant moral conque/s4 ,,iv4 ,t peace is ess5tial to ! unity ( ! ,*ur*4--#a4 ,! ,*ur* is call$ to ! enjoym5t ( peace4 ,to ! :i* also ye are call$4 ,! burd5 ( ! ,gospel message is peace4 ,its mission is to ext+ui% w>s & enmities1 & to pacify heav5 & e>?4 ,! ,*ur* is call$ to peace by ! comm&s ( ,*ri/1 by ! tea*+s ( ,8 example :5 on e>?1 by ! reit]at$ precepts ( ,god's ,^w1 & by ! necessities ( ! gr& ent]prise 9 :i* %e is engag$4 #b4 ,! enjoym5t ( peace is ess5tial 9 pres]v+ & promot+ ! unity ( ! ,*ur*4--,9 "o body4 ,z ye 7 call$ z memb]s ( "o body s let !re be "o ,_s animat+ t body4 ,among ! /ell> sy/ems1 9 social communities & /ates1 z well z 9 ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*1 a common agreem5t is ess5tial to unity4 ,div9e peace pres]ves h>mony1 n\ri%es spiritual /r5g?1 & promotes union by draw+ ! s\ls1 9 :i* x is ! rul+ p[]1 m closely to ,god & to ea* o!r4 ,!re is to be ! con/ant endeav\r to keep ! unity ( ! ,_s 9 ! bond ( peace 7,eph4 iv4 #c74 ,v4 ,t peace is to be cultivat$ 9 ! _s ( ?ankfulness4--,& be ye ?ankful4 ,^! words are n to be re/rict$ 9 _! application4 ,n only d !y imply t ! ,colossians 7 to act t[>ds ea* o!r 9 a ?ankful & amiable temp]1 b !y tea* 9 :at _s ! peace ( ,god %\ld be univ]sally s\ght & ex]cis$4 ,! duty ( ?ankfulness 0 ! con/ant !me ( ! apo/le3 !re are upw>ds ( ?irty ref]5ces to x 9 8 epi/les4 ,"h we are exhort$ to consid] x 9 special connection ) ! enjoym5t ( peace4 ,only he :o has be5 swung 9 ! d>k :irl ( unre/ & d\bt1 :o has witness$ ! horrible riot ( disunion & discord1 c appreciate ! bless+ ( peace & ! gratitude x inspires4 ,cic]o decl>$ t gratitude 0 ! "m ( all o!r virtues4 ,c]ta9 x is t no man s9s )\t +ratitude4 ,?anksgiv+ has always be5 ! pr9cipal elem5t 9 all religion1 :e!r in/itut$ by ,div9e comm&1 prompt$ by natural reason1 or propagat$ by g5]al tradition4 ,! pagan religion consi/s 9 ! praise ( _! gods & ackn[l$gm5ts ( _! b5efits2 ! ,jewi%1 to a great ext5t1 9 eu*>i/ic oblations & solemn commemorations ( provid5tial fav\rs2 & ! anci5t ,*ri/ians 7 di/+ui%$ by s++ hymns to ,*ri/1 & by mutual sacram5ts oblig+ !mselves to ab/a9 f all villa9y4 ,?anksgiv+ is a joy\s ex]cise--! pleasante/ ( duties4 ,pray] rem9ds u ( our wants & imp]fections2 confession en=ces a pa9ful remembrance ( our s9s2 b gratitude includes no?+ b ! memory ( exce$+ goodness4 ,x is a duty mo/ acceptable to ,god & mo/ pr(itable to man4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,true peace is f\nd only 9 ,*ri/4 #b4 ,peace is a mighty eng9e ( spiritual p[]4 #c4 ,gratitude %\ld comb9e ) e bless+4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,unity & ,peace4 ,i4 ,! unity ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,di/+ui% ! unity ( compreh5siv5ess f ! unity ( m]e s+ul>ity4 #b4 ,x subsi/s betwe5 ?+s n simil> or alike1 b dissimil> or unlike4 #c4 ,x is made up ( dissimil> memb]s1 )\t :i* dissimil>ity !re c\ld be no unity4 #d4 ,x consi/s 9 submission to "o s+le influ5ce or _s4 ,! ,_s ( its ,god4 ,,ii4 ,! individual peace result+ f ?is unity4--#a4 ,x is ,god's peace4 #b4 ,a liv+ peace4 #c4 ,! peace :i* comes f an inw>d p[]4 #d4 ,! peace ( reception4--,rob]tson4 ,! ,peace ( ,god rul+ 9 ! ,he>t4 ,i4 ,! region4--,9 y\r he>ts4 ,:5 ! he>t is drawn 9 "o direction1 ! :ole man foll[s4 ,:5 ,god by ,8 ,^w & ,_s comes to save1 ,he saves by arre/+ ! he>t & mak+ x new4 ,,ii4 ,! reign4--,rule4 ,fre$om f rule is n compet5t to man2 ! only *oice he has is a *oice ( ma/]s4 ,,iii4 ,! ,rul]4--,! peace ( ,god4 #a4 ,x is ,god & no idol t %\ld rule 9 a human he>t4 #b4 ,x is n ! wra? b ! peace ( ,god t rules 9 a human he>t4 ,x is ! act ( lett+ me g free t b9ds my :ole s\l = ev]4--,w4 ,arnot4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #af4 ,! ,poetry ( ! ,*ri/ian ,life4 ,9 ! life ( ! individual & ( nations ! era ( poetry comes fir/ & is foll[$ by ! era ( criticism4 ,! impulse ( a y\?ful & en?usia/ic passion & ! b\ndless play ( a prolific imag9ation produce c]ta9 arti/ic results2 & !n comes ! cool1 reflective critic1 ) microscopic eye & ma!matical rules1 to measure & appraise ! lov$ production4 ,h[ soon ! gl[+ effloresc5ce )]s1 & ! exp&+ magnitude dw9dles to ! smalle/ practical limits4 ,g5u9e poetry is sup]ior to all criticism1 outlives ! mo/ viol5t opposition1 & is imp]i%able z humanity4 ,poetry is ! language ( ! s\l 9 its highe/ & holie/ mood1 :5 x is fir$ ) a ,div9ely k9dl$ rapture1 :5 x /rives to grasp ! invisible & pants to express ! gr&e/ tru?s ( ! univ]se4 ,! ,*ri/ian life has its poetry4 ,x is ( ! l(tie/ ord]1 its !me ! noble/1 & its melody haunts ! s\l = ev] ) /ra9s ( ravi%+ h>mony4 ,9 ?is v]se we le>n t ! poetry ( ! ,*ri/ian life draws its inspiration f ! ,div9e ,^w & m9i/]s to ! culture & enjoym5t ( ! ,*ur*4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t ! poetry ( ! ,*ri/ian life draws its deepe/ inspiration f ! ,div9e ,^w4--,let ! ^w ( ,*ri/ dwell 9 y ri*ly4 #a4 ,t ! ,div9e ,^w is fitly call$ ! ,^w ( ,*ri/4--,x conta9s ! record ( ,8 p]sonal tea*+--! revelation ( new & />tl+ tru?s1 & ! resett+ ( old tru?s 9 su* a light z to connect ! old & new disp5sations1 & bl5d !m 9 an unbrok5 homog5e\sness4 ,x unfolds ! my/]y ( t r$emption ,he di$ to accompli%1 & :i* =ms s prom95t a "p ( ! tea*+ ( ?is epi/le4 ,x is inspir$ by ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 & gleams 9 e "p ) brilliant manife/ations ( ,8 sup]nal glory4 ,*ri/ is ! all-p]vad+ !me ( ! ,scriptures--! key ( ! ar*--! corn]/one ( ! f\ndation--! sun1 illum9at+ ) light & salvation ! :ole ,gospel sy/em to its remote/ circumf]5ce4 #b4 ,! ,div9e ,^w to create a true poetic f]v\r mu/ :olly occupy ! s\l4--,dwell 9 y ri*ly4 ,! ,^w ( ,*ri/ is to be embrac$ z a :ole1 & due prom95ce giv5 to e "p ( ,8 "* & "w4 ,n to exalt ,8 humanity to ! d5ial ( ,8 ,div9ity2 n to be s enam\r$ ) ! moral beauty ( ,8 life z to ov]look ! significance & p[] ( ,8 dea?4 ,! ,^w is to dwell 9 u s completely z to possess & enri* e faculty & p[] ( our nature4 ,n simply to give x a place 9 ! region ( intellectual op9ion or 9 judg+ ( moral que/ions1 b to let x h a mighty sway ov] ! affections ( ! he>t--let x ent]1 saturate1 purify1 & gov]n ! :ole m5tal1 moral1 & spiritual be+4 ,x is to occupy ! s\l z a con/ant & p]man5t inspiration2 to dwell--n z a /rang] to /& )\t1 or to be salut$ at a di/ance1 b to ent]1 to abide1 & be treat$ z a lov$ & intimate gue/4 ,let ! ,^w ( ,*ri/ be cle>ly appreh5d$1 dilig5tly pond]$1 & firmly grasp$1 & x w fill ! s\l ) heav5ly visions & inflame x ) ! holie/ poetic ard\r4 ,,ii4 ,t ! poetry ( ! ,*ri/ian life has made valuable lit]>y contributions to ! psalmody ( ! ,*ur*4--,9 psalms & hymns & spiritual songs4 ,x is n easy to make arbitr>y di/9ctions betwe5 ^! poetic effusions4 ,! psalm 0 a sacr$ poem on :atev] subject1 & simil> to ! productions 9 ! book ( ,psalms 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t2 ! hymn specially celebrat$ ! praises ( ! ,almighty2 & ! spiritual song1 or ode1 0 m mix$ 9 its matt] & m artificial 9 its arrangem5t & ref]r$ to p]sonal effusions ( a m g5]al "*4 ,! gift ( poesy 0 among ! sup]natural gifts ( ! ,holy ,_s 9 ! e>ly ,*ur* 7#a ,cor4 xiv4 #bf74 ,! fir/ =m ( lit]ature 9 all c\ntries is = ! mo/ "p 9 song4 ,a c]ta9 writ] has said1 t if he 7 all[$ to make ! songs ( a nation1 he c>$ n :o made ! laws4 ,& 9 ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*1 f ! e>lie/ p]iod1 sacr$ psalmody has be5 a mighty p[] = edification & com=t4 ,! hymnology ( ! *ur* is becom+ increas+ly ri* 9 its poetic treasures4 ,,iii4 ,t ! poetry ( ! ,*ri/ian life m9i/]s to ! mutual culture & happ9ess ( ! ,*ur*4--#a4 ,x is intellectual 9 its "*4 ,9 all wisdom tea*+ "o ano!r4 ,a m correct punctuation connects ! clause 9 all wisdom ) ! words t foll[1 n1 z 9 our v]sion1 ) ! words t prec$e4 ,to tea* 9 all wisdom dem&s ! highe/ intellectual ex]cise1 especially :5 poetry is ! m$ium ( in/ruction & ! ,^w ( ,*ri/ ! !me4 ,)\t wisdom1 poetry w\ld s9k into a maudl9 s5su\sness1 a m]e v]bal j+l+1 & intol]able monotony4 ,wisdom is necess>y to comp>e & balance ! diff]5t p>ts ( ,scripture tru?1 to apply ! ,^w on prop] occasions to its prop] ends & 9 h>mony ) its _s1 & to adopt ! be/ means = atta9+ ! highe/ results 9 mutual in/ruction4 ,! pr(\nde/ feel+s ( our nature c only be express$ 9 poetry4 ,! orator1 z he rea*es ! l(tie/ /ra9s ( eloqu5ce1 becomes poetical4 #b4 ,x is moral 9 its t5d5cy4--,& admoni%+ "o ano!r4 ,!re is impli$ a deep conc]n = ea* o!r's moral condition & safety4 ,! poetry ( ! e>ly ,*ri/ians 0 moral 9 its ex]cise & t5d5cy4 ,no "o c feel an int]e/ 9 ano!r's morality :o is himself immoral4 ,an em95t critic has said3 ,! elem5t 9 :i* poetry dwells is tru?1 & :5 imag9ation divorces itself f t relation1 x decl9es into ! neighb\rhood ( empty fiction or ! dreams ( lunacy4 ,! poetry ( ! ,*ri/ian life is bas$ on et]nal tru?1 & x is to be judici\sly us$ z an in/rum5t ( admonition z well z ( in/ruction4 ,!re is ne$ = w>n+ & bro!rly c\nsel to re/ore ! w&]]1 to raise him if he has fall51 to reprove him if he is wrong1 to protect & admoni% him if he is 9 dang] 7,ps4 cxli4 #e74 #c4 ,x is joy\s 9 its effects4--,s++ ) grace 9 y\r he>ts to ! ,"l4 ,music & poetry are sometimes pro/itut$ to ! base/ purposes1 m9i/]+ to ! l[e/ passions1 & incit+ to ! vile/ actions4 ,b ! poetry ( ! ,*ri/ian life ref9es ! s\l1 raises x t[>ds ,god1 & fills x ) ! music ( unspeakable delight4 ,! prop] sph]e ( music is ! heav5ly & ! spiritual4 ,beyond ! visible _w %e so>s to seek1 ,= :at delights ! s5se is false & weak2 ,ideal =m1 ! univ]sal m\ld4 ,z ! sea-%ell conveys to ! e> ! fa9t music ( ! di/ant waves1 s ! poetry ( ! ,*ri/ian life indicates 9 "s degree ! raptur\s music t awaits on ! heav5ly %ore4 ,col]idge said3 ,poetry has be5 to me its own exce$+ great rew>d4 ,x has soo!d my affliction1 x has ende>$ solitude1 & x has giv5 me ! habit ( wi%+ to discov] ! good & beautiful 9 all t surr\nds me4 ,& ,keats said3 ,let me h music dy+ & ,i seek no m delight4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! highe/ poetry is f\nd 9 ! ,div9e ,^w4 #b4 ,to adm9i/] in/ruction & admonition ?r\gh ! m$ium ( song is at once mode/ & significant4 #c4 ,! ,*ri/ian life %\ld be "o sweet h>moni\s poem4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,! ,^w ( ,*ri/3 its ,*>act]i/ics z ! ,savi\r's ,book & ! ,s9n]'s ,book4 ,i4 ,x is simple4 ,,ii4 ,significant4 ,,iii4 ,sav+4 ,,iv4 ,sanctify+4 ,v4 ,support+4 ,,vi4 ,suit$ to all4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,let its tru?s & realities inhabit y\r convictions4 #b4 ,let its tone be infus$ into y\r temp]4 #c4 ,let ! ,^w ( ,*ri/ dwell 9 y ri*ly4--,james ,hamilton1 ,d4,d4 ,! ,indwell+ ,^w ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,let ! ,^w ( ,*ri/ dwell 9 y4--#a4 ,implies a s5se ( ! preci\sness ( ,*ri/ ,himself4 #b4 ,! preci\sness ( ,*ri/'s words1 z well z ( ,*ri/ ,himself1 is ess5tial to its dwell+ 9 y4 #c4 ,! felt preci\sness ( real pres5t & liv+ int]c\rse betwe5 ,*ri/ & y w cause ! ,^w1 z ,8 ,^w1 to abide 9 y4 ,,ii4 ,dwell 9 y ri*ly4--#a4 ,x may ref] to quantity4 #b4 ,x may h respect to quality4 #c4 ,! ri* indwell+ ( ! ,^w ( ,*ri/ 9 y may be held to correspond to ! ri*es ( ,him ^: ,^w x is4 #d4 ,x is to dwell 9 y n only z ri* receiv]s b z ri* disp5s]s also4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,make sure ( ! fir/ condition ( ,*ri/'s ,^w 9 y--! preci\sness ( ,*ri/ ,himself4 #b4 ,make full pro( ( all suitable helps = ! indwell+ ( ! ,^w ( ,*ri/ 9 y4--,r4 ,s4 ,c&li%4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ag4 ,sugge/ive ,summ>y ( ! ,law ( ,*ri/ian ,duty4 ,lab\r1 :i* 0 orig9ally impos$ on man z a curse1 may m9i/] v l>gely to ! increase ( human happ9ess4 ,! ef=t necess>y to cont5d ) & subdue ! ho/ile =ces ( nature1 & wre/ f ! e>? ! food ess5tial to exi/5ce1 /r5g!ns & elevates ! be/ p[]s ( man4 ,all m5 are prompt$ to lab\r by "s di/9ct pr9ciple or rul+ passion3 ! savage by ! crav+s ( physical hung]1 ! patriot by ! love ( 8 c\ntry1 ! philosoph] by an inext+ui%able ?ir/ = k & delight 9 intellectual ex]cises4 ,! rul+ pr9ciple ( action 9 ! believ] is t ( supreme devotion to ! ,"l2 he is to d ev]y?+ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,?is exhortation embraces ev]y?+ previ\sly m5tion$ 9 ! epi/le1 & e possible duty ( ! ,*ri/ian life4 ,i4 ,! guid+ law ( ,*ri/ian duty4--,d all 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,! "n ( ,*ri/ sugge/s ! pr$om9at+ pr9ciple by :i* ! :ole c\rse ( life is to be regulat$1 ! wat*word 9 e ent]prise1 ! battle-cry 9 e conflict1 ! rally+ c5tre 9 e disa/]4 ,9 w>f>e1 armies h be5 animat$ ) ! en?usiasm ( action by simply m5tion+ ! "n ( a ,well+ton1 a ,napoleon1 a ,g>ibaldi1 a ,von ,moltke4 ,b oh6 h[ glori\s & all pot5t is ! "n ,"l ,jesus6 ,x sugge/s ! sublime dignity & r$emptive a*ievem5ts ( ,*ri/1 & t ,he is ! great exempl> aft] :i* all :o believe 9 ,him are to be morally fa%ion$4 #a4 ,9 ,*ri/ is ! pure/ motive to duty4--,motive orig9ates & gov]ns action1 & makes x good or bad4 ,! believ] does ev]y?+ = ,*ri/'s sake1 out ( love = ,him & respect to ,8 au?ority4 ,! t5d5cy 9 all m5 is to live 9 !mselves1 to act 9 _! own "n & /r5g?1 & to c>ry out _! own selfi% purposes4 ,selfi%ness is "o ( ! mightie/ & mo/ g5]al motives to action4 ,x is only 9 ,*ri/ we f9d ! holie/ & pure/ motive2 9 ,him love takes ! place ( selfi%ness4 ,! love ( ,*ri/ con/ra9e? u 7#b ,cor4 v4 #ad1 #ae74 #b4 ,9 ,*ri/ is ! noble/ patt]n ( duty4--,n only d we see 9 ,8 "* ! mo/ p]fect repres5tation ( moral excell5ce1 b 8 :ole c>e] is an in/ructive example ( devotion to duty4 ,he fulfill$ ! w ( ,8 ,fa!r3 ,he 0 ob$i5t unto dea?4 ,he has taught u h[ to live & h[ to die4 ,"o ( ! gr&e/ pictures ( moral h]oism is se5 9 ! ma9t5ance ( an intellig5t & fai?ful ob$i5ce 9 ! mid/ ( dang] & ?reat5$ dea?4 #c4 ,9 ,*ri/ is ! highe/ end ( duty4--,all ?+s 9 ! mat]ial univ]se exi/ = ,him1 & 9 ! moral realm ,he is ! goal t[>ds :i* all actions t5d4 ,ev]y?+ %\ld be done ) ref]5ce to ,*ri/4 ,we c h no wor?i] ambition ?an to seek 9 all ?+s ,8 glory4 ,cf4 ,m>k ix4 #da2 ,matt4 xviii4 #e2 ,john xiv4 #ad2 & note h[ ,*ri/ lays x d[n z a univ]sal pr9ciple t ev]y?+ is to be done 9 ,8 "n4 ,!re is no high] "n1 = x is above e "n2 !re is no l(ti] end1 = ,he is be=e all ?+s4 #d4 ,9 ,*ri/ is ! f9al au?ority ( ,*ri/ian duty4--,_m ?+s h be5 done 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/ t nev] _h ,8 sanction & 7 contr>y to ,8 au?ority4 ,! mo/ disa/r\s p]secutions & cruelle/ tortures h be5 p]petrat$ 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/4 ,^! blasphem\s outrages h be5 committ$ to /r5g!n ! au?ority & hide ! blood?ir/y rapacity ( a corrupt & dom9e]+ ,*ur*4 ,no ecclesia/ical hi]>*y has a "r to compel ! bl9d1 unreason+ submission ( a free1 intellig5t ag5t4 ,above all ,jesuitical maxims & ,papal decrees is ! au?ority ( ,*ri/4 ,8 w is supreme 9 all sph]es1 & t w is ! guid+ law ( duty 9 ! ,*ri/ian life4 ,,ii4 ,! univ]sal obligation ( ,*ri/ian duty4--,:atsoev] ye d 9 ^w or de$4 #a4 ,!re mu/ be a recognition ( ,*ri/ 9 ev]y?+4--,9 all our employm5ts1 conv]sation1 public acts ( wor%ip1 9 social & private pray]1 9 secul> & dome/ic conc]ns1 9 all matt]s relat+ to ! place ( our abode1 9 *ang+ resid5ces1 9 connections we =m = ourselves & our *ildr54 ,!re is a compreh5siv5ess 9 ! obligation :i* is all-embrac+4 ,n t we are to p>ade our piety1 to obtrude our religi\s notions ^u ev]ybody we meet1 or to be ev] unctu\sly repeat+ ! "n ( ,*ri/1 irrespective ( "t or place4 ,! m]*ant is n to provoke unseemly discussions on sacr$ subjects :5 he ought to be att5d+ to ! bus9ess ( ! c\nt+-h\se2 ! cl]k %\ld n be read+ 8 ,bible :5 he ought to be po/+ 8 l$g]2 ! s]vant-maid %\ld n be pray+ :5 %e ought to be clean+ h] kit*52 nor ought ! "m to be gadd+ ab\t1 or runn+ to endless revival meet+s1 :ile h] h\se is dirty & h] husb& & *ildr5 neglect$4 ,x is n s mu* t ev]y?+ is to be done aft] "o special outw>d =m z t e duty is to be done 9 a religi\s _s4 ,religion is n a s]ies ( =mal acts1 or a /r+ ( set phrases2 b x is a life1 p]vad+ all our activities1 & mak+ e "p ( our c>e] sublime4 ,recognise ,*ri/ 9 ev]y?+1 & a new mean+ w be ?r[n on pass+ ev5ts2 ! commonplaces ( life w be exalt$ into dignity1 & ! future assume irresi/ible attractions4 #b4 ,!re mu/ be absolute dep5d5ce on ,*ri/ at all times4--,we _c say & d ev]y?+ 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/ unless we fully surr5d] ourselves to ,him4 ,we are helpless & full ( spiritual infirmities1 b ! m consci\s we are ( our complete dep5d5ce on ,him ! /rong] are we 9 lab\r & 9 hope4 ,9 our successes1 le/ we be puff$ up ) vanity--9 our p]plexities1 le/ we are disc\rag$--9 our grief1 le/ we s9k despair+ into ! abyss--& 9 our transports ( joy1 le/ we be exalt$ above measure--!re mu/ ev] be a full1 volunt>y1 & consci\s reliance on ,jesus4 ,?us re/+ on ,him & realis+ ,8 life-giv+ p[]1 we c say ) ,paul1 ,i c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,*ri/ :i* /r5g!ne? me4 #c4 ,!re mu/ be supreme devotion to ,*ri/4--,all we h we owe to ,him4 ,he gave ,8 all = u1 & x is b a righte\s return t we consecrate to ,him all t is highe/ & be/ 9 ourselves4 ,we mu/ love ,*ri/ supremely1 & !n e faculty & p[] ( our be+ w r5d] homage & s]vice to ,him4 ,we %all be ob$i5t to ,8 comm&s1 we %all magnify ,8 grace1 we %all /rive to walk wor?y ( ,8 great "n1 & 9 all ?+s seek to promote ,8 glory4 ,we pl$ge ourselves to ,him = ev]1 & no consid]ation %\ld tempt u to relax our devotion4 ,george ,,iii4 0 a man ( firm m9d1 ) :om "o _h pleasure 9 act+4 ,he 0 v sl[ 9 =m+ 8 op9ion1 v dilig5t 9 procur+ e in=mation on ! subject2 b once conv9c$1 he w\ld act ) unfl9*+ firmness4 ,8 beautiful spee* ab\t ! ,roman ,ca?olic "q %[s 8 "*3 ,i c give up my cr[n & retire f p[]1 ,i c quit my palace & live 9 a cottage1 ,i c lay my head on a block & lose my life1 b ,i c n break my oa?4 ,,iii4 ,! unv>y+ _s 9 :i* ,*ri/ian duty is to be done4--,giv+ ?anks to ,god & ! ,fa!r by ,him4 ,!y :o d all ?+s 9 ,*ri/'s "n w nev] want matt] ( ?anksgiv+ to ,god4 ,! apo/le has frequ5tly ref]r$ to ?is duty ( gratitude1 & he evid5tly reg>d$ x z a v important elem5t ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4 ,x 0 ,*ri/ianity t fir/ taught ! duty ( be+ ?ankful ev5 9 trial & suff]+4 ,we are to ?ank ,god = ! privilege ( act+ s t we may hon\r ,him4 ,a ?ankful _s has a bless$ness & a p[] ( bless+ :i* ^? only realise :o *]i% x4 ,all ?anksgiv+ is to be (f]$ to ,god ! ,fa!r by ,jesus ,*ri/1 z ,he is our only m$iator1 & x is ?r\gh ,him we obta9 :atev] good ! ,fa!r be/[s ^u u4 ,! giv+ ( ?anks to ,god is "o ( ! highe/ duties ( religi\s wor%ip2 & if ?is be done 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 !n all subord9ate duties mu/ be done 9 ! same mann]4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! "n ( ,*ri/ is ! greate/ p[] 9 ! univ]se4 #b4 ,all duty ga!rs its significance & bless$ness f its relation to ,*ri/4 #c4 ,a ?ankful _s is happy 9 ent]prise1 brave 9 difficulties1 & pati5t 9 rev]ses4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,v]4 #ag 7comp>$ ) #a ,cor4 xi4 #bd74 ,! ,"l's ,supp] ! ,sample ( ! ,*ri/ian ,life4 ,i4 ,all ! objects ar\nd u are to be reg>d$ by u z be+ symbols & memorials ( our ,"l4 ,,ii4 ,e act ( our life is to be done f ! same motive z t holy communion4 ,,iii4 ,all life1 l ! communion ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 may be & ought to be a %[+ =? ( ,*ri/'s dea?4 ,,iv4 ,?is communion is 9 itself "o ( ! mightie/ means = mak+ ! :ole ( life l itself4--,a4 ,macl>54 ,do+ all 9 ! ,"n ( ,*ri/4 ,i4 ,do+ x z ,8 ag5t4 ,,ii4 ,we are n our own1 b ,84 ,,iii4 ,:atev] x is "r to d is ,8 "w4--,t4 ,g4 ,cripp54 ,*ri/ 9 ! ,practical ,life4 ,i4 ,"h we f9d a rule ( life4 ,,ii4 ,"h we f9d a motive4 ,,iii4 ,"h we f9d our life r$eem$4--,prea*]'s ,magaz9e4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ah1 #ai4 ,duties ( ,husb&s & ,wives4 ,aft] ! apo/le has laid d[n ! law ( duty = ! gov]nm5t ( all ,*ri/ians 9 ! g5]al conduct ( life1 he proce$s to %[ ! application ( ! same law to ! dome/ic relation%ips4 ,ob$i5ce to ! law 9 ! g5]al is an excell5t prep>ation = obs]v+ x 9 ! p>ticul>3 ! be/ ,*ri/ian w make ! be/ husb& or wife4 ,! morality ( ,*ri/ianity is "o ( its brighte/ glories & mo/ b5efic5t influ5ces2 x provides = ! purity & happ9ess ( dome/ic life1 & :]e x rules all is peace1 love1 & cont5tm5t4 ,:]e polygamy prevails1 z 9 hea!n & ,mahometan c\ntries1 ! mo/ lam5table dome/ic complications occur1 & all is di/raction & mis]y4 ,! family is ! s\rce & patt]n ( society4 ,if ! family is corrupt & disorganis$1 society suff]s4 ,a holy1 well-regulat$ h\sehold is a reg5]ative =ce 9 society4 ,x is 9 ! home t ! social pr9ciple f9ds its highe/ developm5t4 ,!re ! t5d]e/ feel+s are r\s$1 ! deepe/ & mo/ p]man5t impressions made1 ! f\ndation & fir/ r\gh outl9es ( :at we may become laid d[n & indicat$1 ! fir/ pr9ciple ( good or evil imbib$1 & ! mightie/ moral =ces br\ght into play4 ,mu*1 !re=e1 dep5ds ^u ! und]/&+ t exi/s betwe5 ! husb& & wife1 & ! way 9 :i* !y dis*>ge _! mutual duties1 z to :at %all be ! "* ( ! h\sehold gov]nm5t4 ,! apo/le1 9 en=c+ ^! relative duties1 m5tions ! ?ree classes :i* divide ! dome/ic circle--husb&s & wives1 p>5ts & *ildr51 ma/]s & s]vants4 ,he beg9s ) ! inf]ior relation 9 ea* class--wife1 *ild1 s]vant--p]haps because ! difficulty ( ob$i5ce is great]1 because 9 disputes x is ! duty ( ! humbl] p>ty to submit1 & because ! dis*>ge ( duty by t p>ty is ! sure/ me?od ( secur+ x 9 ! o!r4 ,i4 ,! duty ( ! wife is submission to ! husb&4--,wives1 submit y\rselves to y\r own husb&s 7v]4 #ah74 #a4 ,?is implies dep5d5ce4--,x is ! ,div9e ord] t ! husb& is ! head ( ! wife4 ,9 po9t ( nature1 & ( _! relation to ,god1 !y are bo? equal2 b :5 br\ght into ! m>ri$ relation ! husb& has ! fir/ place1 & ! wife1 z ! weak] vessel1 & "u a s5se ( dep5d5ce1 is call$ to submit4 ,:5 ! ord] is rev]s$1 & ! wife takes ! lead1 mis*ief is sure to ensue4 ,n t woman is to be ! slave & drudge ( h] husb&2 b ! relation%ip betwe5 ! two ought to be s adju/$ by ! p[] ( religion t ! wife is nev] rudely rem9d$ ( h] /ate ( dep5d5ce4 #b4 ,implies respect4--,x is difficult to respect "s m51 & /ill m difficult to love :]e we _c respect4 ,b ! apo/olic injunction is emphatic3 ,let ! wife see t %e rev]5ce h] husb&4 ,?\gh ! husb& be a reckless1 incapable ne'er-d-well1 ! wife is to respect ! position ( h] husb& & %[ him def]5ce z ! head ( ! family4 ,alas6 h[ _m a noble woman has _h h] life embitt]$ by a wor?less husb&1 b :o1 ) a h]oism1 truly sublime1 & a love truly angelical1 has bravely done h] duty & /riv5 to scre5 ! faults ( ! man :o caus$ h] mis]y4 #c4 ,implies ob$i5ce 9 all ?+s lawful4--,/4 ,pet] ref]s to ! holy wom5 9 ! old "t1 be+ 9 subjection unto _! own husb&s1 ev5 z ,s>a obey$ ,abraham1 call+ him "l 7#a ,pet4 iii4 #e1 #f74 ,a true wife is :olly devot$ to h] husb&4 ,%e w c>e = 8 p]son1 prop]ty1 heal?1 "*1 & reputation1 z = h] own4 ,9 all ?+s reasonable & lawful %e w rejoice to meet ! reque/s ( h] husb& & foll[ 8 c\nsel4 ,,ii4 ,! submission ( ! wife to ! husb& is gov]n$ by religi\s pr9ciple4--,z x is fit 9 ! ,"l 7v]4 #ah74 ,! wife is fir/ to submit h]self fully to ,*ri/1 &1 f love to ,him1 to submit h]self to h] own husb&1 & to look ^u h] subjection z s]vice done to ,*ri/4 ,?is w be a consolation & /r5g? to h] 9 _m an unk9d ^w f a cruel1 apa!tic1 & unappreciative husb&4 ,x w\ld nev] d = two wills to be rul+ a family4 ,!re w\ld be endless cla%+ & confusion4 ,x is ! ,div9e arrangem5t t ! husb& is ! head ( ! h\se1 & x is fit 9 ! ,"l t ! wife %\ld be 9 subjection4 ,%e is n to =get h] responsibility to ,god 9 a slavi%1 unreason+1 & s9ful ob$i5ce to h] husb&4 ,gov]n$ by a pure & l(ty religi\s pr9ciple1 %e may s fulfil h] duty z to w91 or at lea/ dis>m1 h] unreasonable p>tn]4 ,a wise submission may sometimes "w wond]s4 ,%e /oops to conqu]4 ,an old writ] has said3 ,a wife is orda9$ = man1 l a little ,zo>--a city ( refuge to fly to 9 all 8 tr\bles4 ,,iii4 ,! duty ( ! husb& is to %[ affection t[>ds ! wife4--#a4 ,?is affection is to be g5u9ely manife/$4 ,husb&s1 love y\r wives 7v]4 #ai74 ,obligation is n all on "o side4 ,! husb& is n less b\nd to dis*>ge 8 duty to 8 wife ?an ! wife to him4 ,love is ! sum ( ! husb&'s duty1 & t :i* w regulate e o!r4 ,:]e love rules1 ! family circle becomes a tranquil & *]i%$ hav5 ( re/1 peace1 h>mony1 & joy4 ,nor is x en\gh t ?is affection %\ld be recognis$ z a matt] ( c\rse--let x be manife/$4 ,t woman is a /range1 he>tless %rew :o is unaffect$ by ! g5tle evid5ces ( a devot$ & manly love4 ,! true wife ne$s1 craves = & kn[s h[ to appreciate a g5u9e & evid5t affection4 ,let ! husb& %[ ! same t5d] & consid]ate reg>d to 8 wife z life advances & c>es multiply z :5 he /ood by h] side at ! alt>1 a lovely & confid+ bride4 #b4 ,?is affection is to be free f h>%ness4--,& be n bitt] aga9/ !m 7v]4 #ai74 ,x is evid5tly impli$ t ! love ( a ,*ri/ian he>t may be m>r$ by a s\r & morose temp]4 ,x is ung5]\s & cruel to v5t ^u 8 wife & family ! ang] :i* ! man _h n ! c\rage to display be=e ^? :o r\s$ x :5 mix+ among !m 9 ! _w4 ,bitt]ness may be manife/$ z mu* by a cold1 repulsive sil5ce z by ! mo/ /++ words ( %>p & angry repro(1 or by ! irritat+ actions ( a wilful & tantalis+ conduct4 ,x is a species ( savage & fi5di% brutality = a husb& to /udy h[ he c inflict ! ke5e/ torture on a lov+ & submissive nature4 ,x sometimes requires ! mo/ assidu\s art ( ! t5d]e/ affection to repair ! damage done by a s+le ^w4 ,amid ! p]plexities & trials ( m>ri$ life _m occasions w arise 9 :i* mutual pati5ce & =be>ance w ne$ to be ex]cis$4 ,let love reign supreme & bani% ! fir/ symptoms ( a h>% & *urli% disposition4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,be c>eful :om y m>ry4 #b4 ,bew>e ( ! fir/ qu>rel4 #c4 ,be> ) ,*ri/ian resignation ! life-consequ5ces ( an un=tunate *oice4 #d4 ,connubial bliss is atta9$ only by ! fai?ful ex]cise ( mutual duties4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bj1 #ba4 ,duties ( ,p>5ts & ,*ildr54 ,x is ,god :o ha? set ! solit>y 9 families4 ,! dome/ic con/itution is ! =mal type ( all gov]nm5ts4 ,if discipl9e is neglect$ 9 ! home1 x is r>ely t ! loss is made up :5 ! untaught becomes a citiz5 ( ! _w4 ,col]idge has well said3 ,if y br+ up y\r *ildr5 9 a :i* puts !m out ( sympa?y ) ! religi\s feel+s ( ! nation 9 :i* !y life1 ! *ances are t !y w ultimately turn out ruffians or fanatics1 & "o z likely z ! o!r4 ,a wise son make? a glad fa!r2 b a fooli% son is ! heav9ess ( 8 "m 7,prov4 x4 #a74 ,"l ,bacon obs]ves t fa!rs h mo/ com=t ( ! good pro( ( _! sons1 b ! mo!rs h mo/ discom=t ( _! ill pro(4 ,x is !re=e ( vital importance t ! reciprocal duties ( p>5ts & *ildr5 %\ld be fai?fully & dilig5tly obs]v$4 ,^! v]ses indicate ! "* ( filial duty & ( p>5tal au?ority4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t ! duty ( ! *ild to ! p>5t is to obey4--#a4 ,?is ob$i5ce is univ]sal4 ,*ildr51 obey y\r p>5ts 9 all ?+s 7v]4 #bj74 ,! ,old ,te/am5t law comm&s1 ,hon\r ?y fa!r & ?y "m2 & ! mo/ signal way 9 :i* a *ild c hon\r 8 p>5ts is to obey !m4 ,p>5ts h le>nt wisdom by exp]i5ce2 !y "k ! dang]s t ?reat5 _! *ildr51 & are 9 a position to (f] wise & judici\s c\nsel4 ,filial ob$i5ce %\ld be prompt1 *e]ful1 self-d5y+1 uni=m2 n dilatory & reluctant4 ,x is univ]sal 9 its obligation1 & is b9d+1 n only 9 ^? comm&s t are pleasant to obey1 b 9 ^? t are tr\blesome1 & t seem unreasonable & p]v]se1 s long z !y d n involve a violation ( ,div9e law4 ,x is a pa9ful spectacle to see a *ild defy p>5tal au?ority1 & ev5 exult 9 8 rebellion & 9 ! di/ress x causes 8 fa!r & "m4 ,b filial disob$i5ce r>ely rea*es su* a pit* ( cruel retaliation )\t !re hav+ be5 "s defect 9 ! e>ly tra9+4 ,! *ild :o r5d]s due rev]5ce to 8 p>5ts is sure to meet ) ! ri* rew>ds ( heav5 9 ! enjoym5t ( temporal & spiritual bless+4 #b4 ,?is ob$i5ce is qualifi$ & limit$ by ! ,div9e approval4--,= ?is is well-pleas+ unto ,god 7v]4 #bj74 ,x is only :5 ! comm&s ( ! p>5t are 9 h>mony ) ! w ( ,god t ! *ild is b\nd to obey1 & a p[]ful motive to practise ob$i5ce is d]iv$ f ! fact t x is well-pleas+ unto ! ,"l4 ,! p>5t has no au?ority to en=ce ob$i5ce beyond :at has be5 giv5 to him ( ,god2 & ! ex]cise ( t au?ority mu/ ev] be 9 subjection to ! high] au?ority ( ! ,div9e law4 ,ob$i5ce to p>5ts 9 :at is "r is ob$i5ce to ! ,"l4 ,x is ! way ( safety & ( happ9ess4 ,a little boy1 ab\t sev5 ye>s old1 0 on a visit to a lady :o 0 v fond ( him4 ,"o day1 at breakfa/1 !re 0 "s hot bread on ! table1 & x 0 h&$ to him2 b he w\ld n take x4 ,d y n l hot bread8 ask$ ! lady4 ,yes1 said ! boy2 ,i l x v mu*4 ,!n1 my de>1 :y d y n take "s8 ,because1 he said1 my fa!r does n wi% me to eat hot bread4 ,b y\r fa!r is a great way (f1 said ! lady1 & w n "k :e!r y eat x or n4 ,y may take x = once2 !re w be no h>m 9 t4 ,no1 ma'am2 ,i w n disobey my fa!r & my "m4 ,i mu/ d :at !y h told me to d1 al?\gh !y are a great way (f4 ,i w\ld n t\* x if ,i 0 sure nobody w\ld see4 ,i myself %\ld "k x1 & t w\ld be en\gh to make me unhappy4 ,a reckless disob$i5ce ( p>5tal au?ority w n g unpuni%$4 ,! example ( ,*ri/'s subjection to 8 e>?ly p>5ts exalts filial duty into a sublime & holy ex]cise4 ,,ii4 ,t ! duty ( ! p>5t to ! *ild is to rule4--#a4 ,! p>5t is n to rule 9 a _s ( exasp]at+ sev]ity4 ,fa!rs1 provoke n y\r *ildr5 to ang] 7v]4 #ba74 ,! ob$i5ce ( ! *ild w be v mu* influ5c$ by ! "* ( ! p>5tal gov]nm5t4 ,c\nsel1 remon/rance1 & ev5 *a/isem5t w be necess>y 9 ! successful tra9+ ( *ildr54 ,b discipl9e is to be adm9i/]$ s wisely1 lov+ly1 & firmly z n to irritate to rebellion1 b to subdue & b5d into ob$i5ce4 ,an excessive sev]ity is z baneful z an excessive indulg5ce4 ,! voices ( p>5ts is ! voice ( ,god1 ,= to _! *ildr5 !y are heav5's lieut5ants2 ,made fa!rs1 n = common uses m]ely1 ,b to /e] ,! wanton freight ( y\? ?r\gh /orms & dang]s1 ,:i*1 ) full sails1 !y be> ^u & /raight5 ,! mortal l9e ( life !y b5d s (t54 ,= ^! are we made fa!rs1 & = ^! ,may *all5ge duty on our *ildr5's "p4 ,ob$i5ce is ! sacrifice ( angels1 ,^: =m y c>ry4--,%akespe>e4 #b4 ,to rule 9 a _s ( exasp]at+ sev]ity t5ds only to di%e>t54--,le/ !y be disc\rag$ 7v]4 #ba74 ,if ! *ild sees t all 8 endeav\rs to please are 9 va91 & t he is repuls$ ) /]nness & cruel sev]ity1 he loses he>t1 & becomes sull5 or morose1 or is /ung into a /ate ( desp]ate rev5ge4 ,to be p]petually fault-f9d+1 & to gratify y\r angry passions 9 brutal1 savage *a/isem5t1 w cru% ! _s ( any y\?1 & p]haps trans=m him into a mon/] m t]rible ?an y\rself4 ,*ildr5 are to be l$1 n driv52 to be treat$ z reasonable be+s1 n =c$ l brute animals2 to be enc\rag$ by comm5dation :]e x is m]it$1 & ! defects ( _! ob$i5ce k9dly int]pret$4 ,a c]ta9 writ] has significantly said3 ,:at if ,god %\ld place 9 y\r h& a diamond1 & tell y to inscribe on x a s5t5ce :i* %\ld be read at ! la/ day1 & %[n !re z an index ( y\r own ?\ghts & feel+s8 ,:at c>e1 :at caution1 w\ld y ex]cise 9 ! selection6 ,n[ ?is is :at ,god has done4 ,he has plac$ be=e y ! immortal m9ds ( y\r *ildr51 m imp]i%able ?an ! diamond1 on :i* y are ab\t to inscribe e day & e h\r1 by y\r in/ruction1 by y\r _s1 or by y\r example1 some?+ t w rema9 & be exhibit$ = or aga9/ y at ! judgm5t day4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,to rule wisely we mu/ fir/ le>n to obey4 #b4 ,disob$i5ce is ! ess5ce ( all s94 #c4 ,t gov]nm5t is ! mo/ effective t temp]s ju/ice ) m]cy4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bb-be--;,*4 iv4 #a4 ,duties ( ,ma/]s & ,s]vants4 ,! jeal\s conflict betwe5 capital & lab\r ?reat5s ! good und]/&+ t 0 wont to exi/ betwe5 employ] & employ$ ) a s]i\s rupture4 ,su* a rupture w\ld b5efit nei!r side & w\ld inflict incalculable disa/] on bo?4 ,!re are economic laws1 :i* regulate ! employm5t ( capital & lab\r1 :i* no numb] ( comb9ations & unions among ma/]s & s]vants c ev] set aside4 ,?\gh a tempor>y advantage may1 9 extraord9>y times1 be snat*$ by ei!r p>ty1 ! law ( supply & dem& inevitably t5ds to balance & equalise all int]e/s4 ,x w\ld be well1 !re=e1 = ma/]s & s]vants to pond] ! tea*+ ( ! ,new ,te/am5t reg>d+ _! reciprocal duties4 ,x 0 ,*ri/ianity t rescu$ ! s]vant f a condition ( abject civil slav]y & plac$ him 9 8 j relation to 8 fell[-subjects 9 ! commonweal?4 ,! f>!r m5 drift away f ! ,*ri/ian _s 9 seek+ to adju/ ! que/ions betwe5 capital & lab\r1 ! m difficult & complicat$ !y become4 ,x is only z ^! que/ions are settl$ on a ,*ri/ian basis1 9 h>mony ) ! laws ( a s\nd political economy1 t p>ty jeal\sies w subside1 & ! be/ und]/&+ betwe5 ma/]s & s]vants be e/abli%$4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t ! duty ( ! s]vant is to obey 8 ma/] 9 all ?+s relat+ to 8 /ate ( s]vitude4--,s]vants1 obey 9 all ?+s y\r ma/]s accord+ to ! fle% 7v]4 #bb74 ,!re is no?+ degrad+ 9 s]vice4 ,x is ! employm5t ( angels4 ,!y s]ve ,him day & night 7,rev4 vii4 #ae74 ,x is ennobl$ by ! example ( ,*ri/1 :o came n to be m9i/]$ unto1 b to m9i/] 7,m>k x4 #de74 ,to obey 9 all ?+s is n always pleasant or easy2 b ! ,*ri/ian s]vant w /rive to accompli% ! task4 ,he consults ! ma/]'s w1 n 8 own2 he does ! ma/]'s way1 n 8 own2 he consid]s ! ma/]'s "t1 n 8 own4 ,8 ob$i5ce is univ]sally b9d+ 9 ev]y?+ relat+ to 8 /ate ( s]vitude b is re/rict$ to t4 ,8 employ] is 8 ma/] only accord+ to ! fle%1 has control ov] 8 bodily p[]s1 & ov] ! "t 9 :i* he has engag$ to lab\r2 b he has n p[] ov] ! _s4 ,! ma/] _c dem& ob$i5ce 9 any matt] =bidd5 ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,t ! duty ( ! s]vant is to be done 9 a _s ( s9c]ity4--#a4 ,x is to be free f duplicity4 ,n ) eye-s]vice z m5-pleas]s2 b 9 s+l5ess ( he>t 7v]4 #bb74 ,! s]vants ( :om ! apo/le writes 7 slaves & treat$ m]ely z *attels4 ,!re are suppos$ to h be5 sixty millions ( slaves 9 ! ,roman empire4 ,f ! treatm5t !y usually receiv$1 !y 7 greatly tempt$ to be m]ely eye-s]vants--dilig5t :5 _! ma/] 0 pres5t1 b indol5t & reckless 9 8 abs5ce4 ,*ri/ianity has elevat$ man f slav]y & provid$ him ) ! highe/ motives to moral action4 ,x tea*es t s]vice is to be r5d]$1 n ) a hypocritical def]5ce & %am indu/ri\sness1 b ) a s+le1 undivid$ he>t1 do+ ! be/ at all times = ! ma/]4 #b4 ,x is to be done 9 ! fe> ( ,god4--,fe>+ ,god 7v]4 #bb7--! "o ,"l & ,ma/]1 z contra/$ ) ! ma/] accord+ to ! fle%4 ,! ,*ri/ian s]vant has a consci5ce to satisfy & a heav5ly ,ma/] to please4 ,! fe> ( ! ,"l is ! holie/ motive-p[] 9 all acceptable s]vice4 ,he :o s]ves 8 e>?ly ma/] z he seeks to s]ve ,god w take c>e t ! ,div9e & human int]e/s d n come into collision ) ea* o!r4 ,,iii4 ,t ! duty ( ! s]vant is to be dis*>g$ f ! l(tie/ religi\s pr9ciple4--#a4 ,9 e duty ,god is to be recognis$4 ,& :atsoev] ye d1 d x he>tily1 z to ! ,"l1 & n unto m5 7v]4 #bc74 ,! ,*ri/ian s]vant mu/ look high] ?an 8 e>?ly ma/]2 t is a s]vice t may be r5d]$ me*anically1 & by m5 :o make no pret5ce to be ,*ri/ian4 ,! true s]vant w give ,*ri/ ! *ief place 9 8 s]vice--w s act t 8 ob$i5ce %all hon\r ,*ri/ & be acceptable to ,him4 ,8 be/ ef=ts may fail to satisfy ! exactions ( an unreasonable ma/]1 & ! fai?ful s]vant w f9d 8 consolation & recomp5se 9 ! fact t he aims to secure ! ,div9e approval4 ,?is w give a moral dignity to ! mo/ m5ial employm5t1 & exalt ! common drudg]y ( toil into a means ( religi\s refre%m5t & invigoration4 #b4 ,9 e duty ! be/ p[]s %\ld be ex]cis$4--,d x he>tily 7v]4 #bc74 ,if ! he>t be engag$1 x w put into op]ation ! be/ p[]s ( ! :ole man4 ,no "w is well done :5 ! he>t is n 9 x4 ,:atev] is wor? do+ at all is wor? do+ well2 & surely no p[] c move ! spr+s ( action s completely z ! ev]-pres5t ?\ght t1 :atev] we d1 we d x z to ! ,"l1 & n unto m54 ,our be/ ef=ts fall immeasurably bel[ ! l(ty ideal ( ,*ri/ian s]vice2 b x is no small comm5dation :5 ! ,div9e ,ma/] c decl>e respect+ ! anxi\s & delight$ work]1 ,%e ha? done :at %e c\ld 7,m>k xiv4 #h74 ,act+ on su* a pr9ciple1 ! capacity = ! highe/ k9d ( "w is cultivat$1 ! sph]e ( usefulness wid5$1 & ! mo/ covet$ hon\rs & enjoym5ts ( ! fai?ful s]vant secur$4 ,,iv4 ,t fai?ful s]vice w meet ) a glori\s rew>d4--,kn[+ t ( ! ,"l ye %all receive ! rew>d ( ! inh]itance1 = ye s]ve ! ,"l ,*ri/ 7v]4 #bd74 ,"u ! s9i/] judgm5t pass$ by ,satan on ! devotion ( ,job !re lurks an enc\rag+ tru?--man does n s]ve ,god = n\ght4 ,?\gh !re is no?+ m]itori\s 9 ! be/ actions ( ! busie/ life1 yet x has pleas$ ,god1 9 ! exub]ance ( ,8 condesc5d+ b\nty1 to provide abundant recomp5se = all "w done z unto ,him4 ,! rew>d ( ! inh]itance is 9 g5]\s disproportion to ! s]vice r5d]$2 ! s]vice is m>r$ & limit$ by ! numb]less imp]fections ( ! human2 ! rew>d is amply freight$ ) ! ov]fl[+ munific5ce & glitt]+ spl5d\rs ( ! ,div9e4 ,x is ! inh]itance ( imp]i%able happ9ess--( incorruptible & unfad+ glory--( heav5--( ,god 7#a ,pet4 i4 #d74 ,:at an enc\ragem5t to "w6 ,v4 ,t e act ( inju/ice w meet ) imp>tial retribution4--,b he t doe? wrong %all receive = ! wrong :i* he ha? done1 & !re is no respect ( p]sons 7v]4 #be74 ,"s reg>d ! wrong-do] ref]r$ to 9 ?is v]se z ! s]vant :o defrauds ! ma/] ( 8 s]vice2 o!rs1 z ! ma/] :o defrauds ! s]vant ( 8 j recomp5se4 ,b ! words ann\nce a g5]al pr9ciple :i* is equally applicable to bo?4 ,! philosoph]s ( ,greece taught1 & ! laws ( ,rome assum$1 t ! slave 0 a *attel1 & t z a *attel he _h no rights4 ,! ,new ,te/am5t places ! relation ( ma/] & s]vant 9 a :olly new light & %[s t betwe5 bo? !re is a reciprocity ( duties & ( p5alties4 ,! inju/ice done 9 ! _w1 :e!r by ma/] or by s]vant1 %all be imp>tially r$ress$1 & ! injur$ "o v9dicat$ at ! day ( f9al retribution4 ,,vi4 ,t ! duty ( ! ma/] is to deal righte\sly t[>ds 8 s]vants4--#a4 ,he is to act t[>ds 8 s]vants accord+ to ! pr9ciples ( ju/ice & equity4 ,ma/]s1 give unto y\r s]vants t :i* is j & equal 7v]4 #a74 ,if ! ma/]s "h address$ 7 exhort$ to deal fairly & ju/ly ) ^? :o 7 _! slaves1 n less fully is ! mod]n ma/] b\nd to act ju/ly & equitably t[>ds ^? :o s]ve him4 ,! position ( ma/] is "o ( great p[] & au?ority2 x is1 at ! same "t1 "o ( solemn responsibility4 ,capital has n only its c>es & privileges1 x has also its duties1 & ^! _c be abus$ ) impunity4 ,! communi/ic doctr9e ( equality has no c\nt5ance "h4 ,if all 7 socially & f9ancially equal to-day1 ! inequality w\ld be re/or$ to-morr[4 ,! duty ( ! ma/] is to give to 8 s]vants t :i* is righte\s & reciprocally fair4 ,treat !m z human be+s1 ) human rights1 & z rational & religi\s be+s1 :o1 l y\rselves1 h an endless future to prep>e =4 ,give !m fair remun]ation = "w done4 ,be g5]\s 9 prosp]\s times1 & consid]ate :5 adv]sity comes4 ,:ile act+ comm]cially accord+ to ! laws ( political economy1 :i* no sane bus9ess man c disreg>d1 yield 9 all ju/ness & fairness to ! impulse ( ! high] law ( ,*ri/ian *>ity & k9dness4 ,int]e/ y\rselves 9 ! physical1 moral1 & religi\s welf>e ( y\r "w-p4 ,good ma/]s make good s]vants4 #b4 ,he is to rememb] t he is responsible to a high] ,ma/]4 ,kn[+ t ye also h a ,ma/] 9 heav5 7v]4 #a74 ,! ma/] is n less b\nd ?an ! s]vant to d 8 duty z unto ! ,"l4 ,!y are bo? s]vants ( ! "o great ,"l & ,ma/] ( all4 ,"o is y\r ,ma/]1 ev5 ,*ri/1 & all ye are bre?r5 7,matt4 xxiii4 #h74 ,d n impose impossible tasks ^u y\r s]vants4 ,avoid an ov]be>+ tyranny1 & =be> ?reat5+4 ,ex]cise y\r au?ority ) humanity & g5tl5ess4 ,use y\r weal?1 reputation1 & influ5ce 9 promot+ ! be/ int]e/ ( y\r "w-p1 & 9 s]v+ ! ,"l ,*ri/4 ,rememb] t :atev] y d to ! poore/ s]vant ( y\r heav5ly ,ma/] is reckon$ & recomp5s$ z done to ,himself 7,matt4 xxv4 #dj74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,social di/9ctions af=d opportunities = p]sonal discipl9e4 #b4 ,e rank 9 life has its special p]ils4 #c4 ,! law ( duty is b9d+ 9 all ranks4 #d4 ,! du/ ( bo? ma/]s & s]vants w soon m+le 9 a common grave4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,d all = ,god4 ,i4 ,! ,*ri/ian's practical life comprises work+1 act+1 & suff]+4 ,,ii4 ,abide ) ,god 9 y\r call+4--,int5tion gives a moral "* to actions4 ,,iii4 ,motives to duty4--#a4 ,me*anical activity4 #b4 ,sup]natural motive4 ,d x he>tily z to ! ,"l4 #c4 ,our good int5tion %\ld be r5ew$ at int]vals4 #d4 ,our less] actions %\ld be br\ght "u ! control ( ,*ri/ian pr9ciple4--,e4 ,m4 ,g\lburn4 ,a ,he>ty ,*ri/ianity4 ,i4 ,! highe/ end ( all "w is "w done = ,god & to ,god4--#a4 ,n "w done = self4 #b4 ,n "w done = society4 ,,ii4 ,! highe/ k9d ( "w ( :i* we are capable is t :i* engages all ! p[]s ( our spiritual nature4--,d x he>tily4 #a4 ,! "* ( ! "w we d w be decid$ by ! /ate ( our he>t4 #b4 ,by ! pr$om9at+ impulse ( ! he>t4 #c4 ,! "* ( our "w z a :ole w be influ5c$ by ! he>t9ess we ?r[ into e s+le duty4 ,:atsoev] ye d4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,a he>ty ,*ri/ianity is a happy ,*ri/ianity4 #b4 ,is n easily daunt$ by difficulties4 #c4 ,is aggressive4 ,v]s4 #bc-be4 ,piety 9 ! ,h\sehold4 ,i4 ,we are s]v+ ! ,"l4--,?is w dignify ! mo/ insignificant duty4 ,,ii4 ,we %\ld seek to be actuat$ by ! highe/ possible motive4--,out ( ! he>t1 or influ5c$ by ! affections4 ,! highe/ motive w cov] ! l[e/4 ,,iii4 ,! ,"l ,himself w give u ! highe/ rew>d4--,) ,him is no respect ( p]sons4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #b4 ,wat* 9 ! same4--,be+ wakeful4 ,"h aga9 ! apo/le *anges 8 language f t us$ 9 enjo9+ ! same precepts 9 ,ephesians4 ,rema9+ sleepless 7,eph4 vi4 #ah7 is ! same ?+ z be+ wakeful4 ,v]4 #c4 ,a door ( utt]ance4--,r4,v4 a door = ! ^w4 ,! ,^w ( ,god _c be b\nd1 ?\gh its mess5g] may2 b ,/4 ,paul c sc>cely ?9k its be+ glorifi$ comes s quickly z x w\ld if he _h lib]ty to prea* x4 ,an op5 door ) _m adv]s>ies is m to ,/4 ,paul's m9d ?an ! cu/odia lib]a4 ,see ,eph4 vi4 #ai1 #bj4 ,v]4 #e4 ,walk 9 wisdom4--,eph4 v4 #ae4 ,walk circumspectly4 ,r4,v4 c>efully4 ,x w\ld appe> f ?is z if ! adv]b 9 ,eph4 v4 #ae %\ld g ) walk r ?an ) look1 z 9 ,r4,v4 ,t[>ds !m t are )\t4--,:o d n p>ticipate 9 ! b5efits ( ! new k+dom4 ,r$eem+ ! "t4--,z 9 ,eph4 v4 #af4 ,seiz+ = y\rselves1 l b>ga9s 9 ! m>ket1 ea* opportunity 7see ,r4,v4 m>g974 ,v]4 #f4 ,let y\r spee* be alway ) grace4--,!re is no excuse = a ,*ri/ian's conv]sation becom+ rude & *urli%4 ,x may be necess>y to speak pla9ly & boldly at times--! way ( do+ ev5 t graci\sly ought to *>act]ise ,*ri/ians4 ,season$ ) salt4--,! pung5t flav\r ( wit & faceti\sness 0 call$ salt by ! ,greeks1 (t5 ) a spice ( indec5cy4 ,salt 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t is ! opposite ( corruption4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,a com=t to me4--,! ^w = com=t is only f\nd 9 ?is place 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,x is a m$ical t]m1 & po9ts to relief giv5 9 suff]+--!n1 by way ( m9i/]+ to a m9d diseas$ or 9 tr\ble1 is us$ ( ! spee* :i* soo!s & calms4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,always lab\r+ f]v5tly = y4--,r4,v4 always /riv+4 ,lit4 agonis+4 ,l ! mighty wre/l] :o held ! ,angel till daybreak1 ,epaphras int]c$es = ,8 ,colossian bre?r54 ,complete 9 all ! w ( ,god4--,r4,v4 fully assur$4 ,f ! t5or ( ! lett] x appe>s t ! ,colossians ne$$ a deep] ,*ri/ian insight & m intellig5t & well-gr\nd$ convictions respect+ ! tru? 'z 9 ,jesus' 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #ac4 ,zeal 4 4 4 = !m t are 9 ,laodicea4--,"h !n is "o :o diff]s f ! ,laodicean _s ( ,/4 ,john's "t4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,& say to ,ar*ippus1 ,take he$ to ! m9i/ry4--,he is aga9 closely connect$ ) ,coloss 9 ! epi/le to ,philemon4 ,a monition p]haps ne$$ by ,ar*ippus4 ,9 ! ,"l4--,! elem5t 9 :i* e "w ( ! ,*ri/ian1 & especially ! ,*ri/ian m9i/]1 is to be done4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #b-d4 ,! ,efficacy ( ,pray]4 ,pray] is a supreme necessity ( ! s\l4 ,x is ! cry ( consci\s want1 an outlet = ! p5t-up feel+s1 & a mighty eng9e ( p[] 9 all spiritual ent]prises4 ,x is ! holie/ ex]cise ( ! believ]1 8 solace 9 tr\ble1 8 support 9 weakness1 ! solv] ( 8 d\bts & p]plexities1 8 safety 9 p]il1 8 unfail+ res\rce 9 adv]sity1 8 balance 9 prosp]ity1 8 weapon 9 e conflict4 ,x is ! key :i* op5s ! door ( ! heav5ly treasury1 & places at 8 disposal ! b\ndless weal? ( ! ,div9e b5efic5ce4 ,! efficacy ( pray] does n t]m9ate 9 ! individual petition] b ext5ds to o!rs on ^: behalf supplication is made4 ,god he>s ! cry ( ! believ+ suppliant1 & 9 "s way1 n always explicable to u1 b 9 h>mony ) ,8 ,div9e p]fections & ! fitness ( ?+s1 answ]s & blesses4 ,! apo/le knew ! value & p[] ( pray] :5 e>ne/ly & humbly ex]cis$1 &1 aft] giv+ directions conc]n+ ! dis*>ge ( c]ta9 specific relative duties1 he returns1 9 conclud+ ?is epi/le1 to "s g5]al admonitions 9 :i* ?is important duty holds a =emo/ place4 ,pray]1 says ,?omas ,aqu9as1 %\ld h ?ree qualities3 x %\ld be assidu\s1 wat*ful1 & grateful4 ,! p]sev]ance ) :i* pray] un9t]rupt$ly draws itself ?r\gh all ev5ts1 int]nal & ext]nal1 l a ?read1 or encircles !m l a *a91 is its vital p[]2 ! wat*fulness1 ! lively circumspection1 ! gratitude1 are ! quiet tone or firm basis ( ! same4 ,i4 ,t pray] to be efficaci\s mu/ be e>ne/ & unceas+4--,cont9ue 9 pray] 7v]4 #b74 ,! he>t mu/ be 9 ! duty & all ! be/ p[]s ( ! man put =?4 ,t 9 :i* we h no int]e/ w /ir no feel+1 w *all5ge no ef=t4 ,to repeat a v]bal =mul>y is n pray]4 ,alas6 h[ _m ?\s& pray]s g no f>!r ?an ! s\nd !y make & are z useless6 ,g5u9e pray] involves ?\ght1 dilig5t inquiry1 passionate entreaty1 unwe>i$ p]sev]ance4 ,! highe/ bless+s ( ! ,*ri/ian life1 ! brighte/ visions ( ,god1 ! deepe/ insight into tru?1 ! mo/ enravi%+ ec/asies ( ! s\l1 are obta9$ only by f]v5t & p]si/5t wre/l+4 ,pray] mu/ be (f]$ ) close-cleav+ con/ancy1 z ! ^w cont9ue implies1 & ) daily frequ5cy4 ,let pray] be ! key ( ! morn+ & ! bolt ( ! ev5+4 ,,ii4 ,t pray] to be efficaci\s mu/ be jo9$ ) vigilance4--,& wat* 9 ! same 7v]4 #b74 ,long1 prosy1 spiritless pray]s lull ! s\l into a dang]\s slumb]2 & )\t incessant wat*fulness all pray]s are apt to become long1 prosy1 & spiritless4 ,x is n necess>y we %\ld rob ourselves ( ne$ful sleep 9 ord] to sp5d s _m h\rs 9 =mal devotion4 ,! vigilance ref]s to ! _s & mann] 9 :i* all pray] is to be (f]$4 ,!re may be times :51 "u ! pressures ( "s great solicitude1 ! s\l is drawn out 9 pray] s z to preclude sleep2 b at ^! times ! quality ( wat*fulness is (t5 9 mo/ vigor\s op]ation4 ,wat*1 z a s5t9el suspect+ ! approa* ( an enemy2 z a physician att5d+ to all ! symptoms ( a disease2 z ! keep] ( a prison wat*+ an insidi\s & trea*]\s crim9al4 ,we h ne$ to wat* aga9/ ! temptations aris+ f worldly associations1 f ! s9fulness ( our own he>ts1 & f ! vile ins9uations ( ! enemy1 all :i* m> ! efficacy ( our pray]s4 ,*ryso/om says1 ,! devil kn[e? h[ great a good pray] is4 ,no wond] he %\ld seek to di/ract ! m9d ( ! e>ne/ suppliant4 ,pray]1 said ,b]n>d1 is a virtue t prevaile? aga9/ all temptations2 b ?is is s only :5 a sleepless vigilance is ex]cis$4 ,,iii4 ,t pray] to be efficaci\s mu/ be m+l$ ) gratitude4--,) ?anksgiv+ 7v]4 #b74 ,! apo/le has1 ?r\gh\t ! epi/le1 repeat$ly en=c$ ! duty ( ?ankfulness4 ,he once m recurs to x 9 ?is place2 & we _c fail to note ! va/ importance he atta*$ to ! ex]cise ( ?is grace1 & h[ x ought to int]p5etrate e ,*ri/ian duty4 ,we are ev] m ready to grumble ?an to give ?anks4 ,su* is ! deceitfulness ( s91 or ! vanity & purbl9dness ( ! human he>t1 t ! v regul>ity & abundance ( ! ,div9e m]cies1 in/ead ( increas+1 are apt to re/rict our gratitude4 ,we take1 z a matt] ( c\rse1 :at ought to be receiv$ ) humble/ ?ankfulness4 ,an old writ] has well said1 ,ne$ w make u begg>s1 b grace only ?anksgiv]s4 ,gratitude op5s ! h& ( ,god to give1 & ! he>t ( ! suppliant to receive aright4 ,?ankfulness = pa/ m]cies is an important condition ( success 9 plead+ = additional bless+s4 ,,iv4 ,t pray] is efficaci\s 9 promot+ an effici5t decl>ation ( ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,pray] %\ld be (f]$ on behalf ( ,*ri/ian m9i/]s4 ,)al pray+ also = u 7v]4 #c74 ,! ,colossians 7 exhort$ to pray1 n only = ,paul1 8 fell[-lab\r] ,timo?y1 & _! own evangeli/ ,epaphras1 b = all tea*]s ( ! ,gospel4 ,! prea*] is engag$ 9 a "w ( va/ magnitude1 environ$ ) colossal difficulties1 & is himself f]oci\sly assail$ by great & peculi> p]ils4 ,! e>ne/ int]cessions ( a dev\t & holy p are to him a safegu>d & a t[] ( /r5g?4 ,a once-popul> m9i/] gradually lo/ 8 influ5ce & congregation4 ,! blame 0 laid entirely ^u him4 ,"s ( 8 ,*ur* (ficials w5t to talk ) him on ! subject4 ,he repli$3 ,i am q s5sible to all y say1 = ,i feel x to be true2 & ! reason ( x is1 ,i h lo/ my pray]-book4 ,he expla9$3 ,once my prea*+ 0 acceptable1 _m 7 edifi$ by x1 & numb]s 7 add$ to ! ,*ur*1 :i* 0 !n 9 a prosp]\s /ate4 ,b we 7 !n a pray+ p4 ,pray] 0 re/ra9$1 & ! pres5t condition ( ?+s foll[$4 ,let u return to ! same means1 & ! same results may be expect$4 ,!y act$ ^u ?is sugge/ion1 & 9 a %ort "t ! m9i/] 0 z popul> z he _h ev] be51 & ! ,*ur* 0 aga9 9 a fl\ri%+ /ate4 ,! great apo/le felt ! necessity ( co-op]ative sympa?y & pray] 7,rom4 xv4 #cj2 #b ,!ss4 iii4 #a74 #b4 ,pray] %\ld be (f]$ t ! mo/ prom95t features ( ! ,gospel may be decl>$4--,to speak ! my/]y ( ,*ri/1 = :i* ,i am also 9 bonds 7v]4 #c74 ,x has be=e be5 expla9$ 9 ?is epi/le t ! my/]y ( ,*ri/ is a gr& summ>y ( all ! lead+ tru?s ( ! ,gospel3 ! my/]y ( ! inc>nation ( ,*ri/1 ! my/]y ( ,8 suff]+s & dea? z a sacrifice = s91 ! my/]y ( admitt+ ! ,g5tiles on equal t]ms ) ! ,jews to all ! privileges & bless+s ( ! new cov5ant4 ,x 0 ! apo/le's intrepid advocacy ( ! rights ( ! despis$ ,g5tile--maugre ! fi]ce bigotry ( 8 own c\ntrym51 ! deep-seat$ prejudice ( ! times1 & ev5 ! slavi% indiff]5ce ( ! ,g5tiles !mselves--:i* l$ to 8 imprisonm5t3 = :i* ,i am also 9 bonds4 ,! pray]s ( ! good give ! prea*] c\rage to decl>e all ! c\nsel ( ,god1 :e!r x be palatable or n1 & to give special prom95ce to ^? tru?s :i* are ( priceless importance to humanity4 #c4 ,pray] %\ld be (f]$1 t opportunity may be af=d$ = ! free decl>ation ( ! ,gospel4--,t ,god w\ld op5 unto u a door ( utt]ance 7v]4 #c74 ,! door _h be5 clos$ & b>r$ to ! apo/le = f\r ye>s by 8 imprisonm5t4 ,he felt a holy impati5ce to be free1 t he might resume ! lov$ lab\r ( =m] ye>s1 :5 f ,j]usalem & r\nd ab\t into ,illyricum he _h fully prea*$ ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,b he wait$ till ! door 0 op5$ by ,div9e provid5ce2 & ?is he knew 0 (t5 done 9 answ] to believ+ pray]4 ,s !re are times1 9 all ages ( ! ,*ur*1 :5 ! door ( opportunity = dissem9at+ ! ,gospel is %ut by ! opposition ( ! _w1 by ! plott+s ( ,satan1 by ! preval5ce ( a rabid infidelity1 or by ! removal ( em95t *ampions = ! tru?2 b1 9 response to ! e>ne/ int]cessions ( ,god's p1 a great & effectual door is op5$1 & ! ,*ur* advances to fre% conque/s4 #d4 ,pray] %\ld be (f]$ t ! ,gospel may be decl>$ ) fe>less self-evid5c+ p[]4--,t ,i may make x manife/1 z ,i ought to speak 7v]4 #d74 ,!re are "s :o prea* ! ,gospel 9 a cold1 lifeless1 p]functory mann]1 or ) unmean+ feebl5ess & unmanly timidity4 ,:5 ! prea*] s9ks d[n into a condition s abject z ?is1 he has lo/ sight ( ! true mean+ ( ! ,gospel1 he becomes ! mo/ pitiable object "u ! sun1 & is expos$ to ! sca?+ v5geance ( heav54 ,to prea* ! ,gospel ) cle>ness1 ) intrepidity1 & ) irresi/ible p]suasiv5ess1 t he may make x manife/1 z he ought to speak1 dem&s ! be/ en]gies ( ! s\l1 &1 above all1 ! special end[m5ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,a m9i/] is mightily aid$ 9 prea*+ by ! wre/l+ int]cessions ( a holy & sympa!tic p4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,pray] is an excell5t tra9+ = effici5cy 9 all o!r duties4 #b4 ,pray] is a gigantic p[] 9 ! propagation ( ! ,gospel4 #c4 ,! topics = pray] are va/ 9 range & n f> to seek4 #d4 ,:5 y c d no?+ else y c pray4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #b4 ,true ,devotion4 ,i4 ,expla9 ! mean+ ( ! text4--,x is3-- #a4 ,n to be engag$ )\t int]mission 9 outw>d & =mal acts ( devotion4--,?is is inconsi/5t ) our nature1 ) comm&$ duties1 ) ! ends ( pray]4 #b4 ,to be frequ5tly engag$ 9 =mal acts ( devotion4--7#a7 ,no ex]cise m hall[+ & soo?+ to ! s\l4 7#b7 ,none m pr(itable z procur+ bless+s4 7#c7 ,"o to :i* ^? ^: example is record$ gave a prom95t place--,job1 ,david1 ,daniel1 ,paul1 ,*ri/4 7#d7 ,morn+1 ev5+1 int]vals1 social4 #c4 ,to be p]sev]+ & importunate 9 ask+ p>ticul> bless+s4--,god does n always s5d s5sibly ! answ] at once4 ,a deep] s5se ( want may be necess>y4 ,a trial ( fai?1 pati5ce1 & submissiv5ess may be exp$i5t4 ,! prop] season may n h come4 ,god's sov]eignty mu/ be own$4 ,we ought to assure ourselves t we pray accord+ to ,god's w4 ,,ii4 ,en=ce ! exhortation4--#a4 ,because y are comm&$ to d s4 #b4 ,because ,*ri/ & ! ,_s int]c$e = y4 ,!re is no duty = :i* !re is m ample assi/ance provid$4 #c4 ,because ( ! numb] & greatness ( y\r wants4 ,x is by fai? t we "k our wants4 ,h5ce ! necessity4 #d4 ,because ( ! exhau/less provision t ,god has made = y4 ,god acts z ,god 9 ! provision & 9 ! be/[al4 #e4 ,because ( ! numb] ( promises n yet fulfill$4 ,to y individually1 to ! ,*ur*1 to ,*ri/4 #f4 ,because ! season = pray] is spe$ily ha/5+ away4--,/ew>t4 ,v]s4 #c1 #d4 ,pray+ & ,prea*+4 ,i4 ,! s]mon is p[]ful t is well pray$ ov] 7v]4 #d74 ,,ii4 ,a pray+ prea*] uses e available opportunity to proclaim ! tru? 7v]4 #c74 ,,iii4 ,! !me ( ! prea*] becomes m def9ite & effective by pray] 7v]4 #c74 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #e1 #f4 ,! ,wise ,conduct ( ,life4 ,! ,*ri/ian lives a dual life3 "o 9 spiritual communion ) heav51 "u ! eye ( ,god2 ! o!r 9 daily contact ) ! out] _w1 expos$ to its obs]vation & criticism4 ,! aspects ( ! life pat5t to ! _w's gaze d n always correspond ) ! be/ impulses ( ! life conceal$2 ! actual falls %ort ( ! ideal4 ,! _w =ms its judgm5t ( ! ,*ri/ian f :at x sees ( 8 out] life & makes no all[ance = 8 unse5 /ruggles aft] moral p]fection & 8 bitt] p5it5ce ov] consci\s failures4 ,nor c we blame ! _w = ?is2 ! out] life ( ! believ] furni%es ! only evid5ce on :i* ! _w c =m its e/imate1 & x is incapable ( appreh5d+ & tak+ into acc\nt hidd5 spiritual causes4 ,! liv+ example ( ! believ] pres5ts ! only ideas ( ,*ri/ianity t great numb]s h any means ( possess+2 he is a ,*ri/ to !m1 until !y are br\ght to a cle>] k ( ! true & only ,*ri/4 ,) :at wisdom & circumspection %\ld ! believ] walk t[>d !m t are )\t6 ,i4 ,t ! conduct ( life is to be regulat$ accord+ to ! dictates ( ! highe/ wisdom4--#a4 ,religion is a life4 ,walk 7v]4 #e74 ,a walk implies motion1 progression1 cont9ual approximation to de/9ation4 ,our life is a walk2 we are p]petually & actively advanc+ t[>ds our de/9y4 ,religion is n a s5tim5t1 n a r\nd ( bewit*+ c]emonies1 n a succession ( pleasurable emotions2 x is a life4 ,x p]vades ! :ole s\l1 ?rills e n]ve1 p>ticipates 9 e joy & sorr[1 & m\lds & inspires ! individual "*4 #b4 ,religion is a life %ap$ & controll$ by ! highe/ wisdom4--,walk 9 wisdom 7v]4 #e74 ,*ri/ian conduct is gov]n$ by ! ,_s ( t wisdom :i* is f above1 & "u ! influ5ce ( ! k :i* make? wise unto salvation 7,jas4 iii4 #ag74 ,x is rul$1 n by an erratic s5tim5t or by ! wild impulse ( a s5seless fanaticism1 b by a s\nd und]/&+ & a wise discretion4 ,its exp]i5ce & hopes re/ ^u a basis ( tru? transc5d+ 9 c]ta9ty1 wisdom1 & maje/y ! mo/ impos+ speculations ( ! human m9d4 #c4 ,religion is a life t %\ld be in/ructive to ! irreligi\s4--,t[>d !m t are )\t 7v]4 #e7--)\t ! pale ( ! ,*ur*1 ! unbeliev]s4 ,an upright1 holy1 consi/5t example is (t5 m eloqu5t ?an words1 m practically effective ?an ! mo/ elaborate code ( moral maxims4 ,! follies & gl>+ inconsi/5cies ( pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians h (t5 inflict$ s]i\s damage ^u ! ,*ur* itself & turn$ religion into ridicule among ! ?\ghtless & irreligi\s outsid]s4 ,! _w is to be l>gely tra9$ into correct views ( tru? & a j appreciation ( ! ,*ri/ian _s by ! humble1 sa9tly lives ( ^? :o h exp]i5c$ ! trans=m+ p[] ( ! ,gospel4 ,be m anxi\s to live religi\sly ?an to talk religi\sly4 #d4 ,religion is a life t impels ! s\l to seize e opportunity = good do+4--,r$eem+ ! "t 7v]4 #e7--;buy+ up ! opportunity = y\rselves4 ,opportunity is ! fl[] ( "t1 :i* blooms b = a mom5t & is gone =ev]4 ,evil is preval5t2 x effects ! great majority1 x advances ) ev] accel]at+ mom5tum2 e opportunity = *eck+ its c>e] & de/roy+ its p[] %\ld be snat*$ ) eag]ness & us$ ) promptitude & discretion4 ,! wisdom t regulates ! religi\s life w be ! safe/ guide z to ! way 9 :i* ! pass+ mom5t may be turn$ to ! be/ advantage4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,issa*> 7 comm5d$ z m5 t _h und]/&+ ( ! times1 to "k :at ,israel ought to d 7#a ,*ron4 xii4 #cb74 ,ill-tim$ & inconsid]ate zeal w d m h>m ?an good4 ,,ii4 ,t ! conduct ( life is to be regulat$ by judici\s spee*4--#a4 ,*ri/ian spee* %\ld be graci\s4 ,let y\r spee* be alway ) grace 7v]4 #f74 ,! m\? ought to be a treasury ( b5$iction1 out ( :i* no corrupt communication %\ld issue1 b t :i* is good to ! use ( edify+1 t x may m9i/] grace unto ! he>]s4 ,tru? is ! s\l ( grace2 & inf9ite pa9s %\ld be tak5 t e utt]ance ( ! tongue %\ld at lea/ be true4 ,idle gossip1 sl&]1 falsehood1 %\ld nev] fall f lips circumcis$ by ! grace ( ,god4 ,bew>e ( ! promiscu\s use ( ! hackney$ phrases ( pi\s cant4 ,x is n s mu* a set religi\s phraseology t is want$1 z t all our spee* %\ld be baptis$ ) ! *rism ( a religi\s _s4 #b4 ,*ri/ian spee* %\ld be piquant4--,season$ ) salt 7v]4 #f74 ,salt is ! emblem ( :at is quick5+ & pres]vative2 & ! conv]sation season$ ) x w be pure1 agreeable1 po9t$--free f all ta9t & corrupt+ influ5ce4 ,! anci5t tea*]s ( rhetoric us$ to speak ( ,attic salt1 ) :i* !y advis$ _! pupils to flav\r _! spee*es1 t !y might sp>kle ) je/s & witticisms4 ,b x is n ?is k9d ( condim5t t ! apo/le recomm5ds4 ,wit is a dang]\s gift to mo/ m52 b :]e x is jo9$ ) a well-balanc$ und]/&+1 & sanctifi$ by ! grace ( ,god1 x may become a p[]ful weapon 9 ! advocacy ( tru? & m9i/] to ! good ( _m4 ,spee*1 to be b5eficial1 mu/ be ?\ghtful1 *oice1 %>p1 cle>1 =ceful4 #c4 ,*ri/ian spee* %\ld be practical4--,t ye may "k h[ ye ought to answ] e man 7v]4 #f74 ,x requires mu* practical wisdom to be able to speak well & wisely ab\t religion to bo? objectors & inquir]s1 & only ! man accu/om$ to c>efully weigh 8 words & gu>d 8 utt]ances c become an adept 9 ?is "w4 ,e ,*ri/ian may cultivate ! wisdom :i* gov]ns ! tongue & is b\nd to d s 7#a ,pet4 iii4 #ae74 ,sil5ce is sometimes ! mo/ conclusive answ]4 ,x is ! triumph ( wisdom to "k :5 to speak & :5 to hold our peace4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! p[] ( a blameless life4 #b4 ,! value ( a well-*os5 ^w4 #c4 ,! supreme control claim$ by religion ov] actions & spee*4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #e4 ,! ,wor? ( ,"t4 ,i4 ,"t ought to be improv$ because its value is inexpressible4--#a4 ,! wor? ( "t may be argu$ f a survey ( ! great & mom5t\s bus9ess to :i* x mu/ be appropriat$--to get ready = et]nity4 #b4 ,f ! a/oni%+ price at :i* x has be5 pur*as$ = u4 #c4 ,f ! c>eful mann] 9 :i* x is allott$ to mank9d4 ,,ii4 ,because ( ! brevity ( its duration4 ,,iii4 ,because1 %ort z our "t is1 mu* ( x has already elaps$4 ,,iv4 ,because :at rema9s to u is unc]ta94 ,v4 ,because no?+ c ev] comp5sate ! loss ( "t4 ,,vi4 ,god has made et]nity to dep5d on ! issues & results ( "t4--,dr4 ,robt4 ,newton4 ,v]4 #f4 ,*ri/ian ,conv]sation4--,! apo/le recomm5ds a season+ ,i4 ,( piety4 ,,ii4 ,( *a/ity4 ,,iii4 ,( *>ity4 ,,iv4 ,( sev]ity4 ,v4 ,( solidity4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,extravagant raill]y poisons conv]sation4 #b4 ,a _s ( disput+ is a vice ( conv]sation4 #c4 ,indiscreet que/ions are a pe/ ( conv]sation4--,saur94 ,*ri/'s ,tru? 9 ,relation to our ,daily ,conv]sation4 ,i4 ,! l>ge space :i* words occupy 9 human life4--#a4 ,on acc\nt ( _! numb]4 #b4 ,on acc\nt ( _! consequ5ces4 ,,ii4 ,! importance ( special self-exam9ation 9 ref]5ce to our words4 ,,iii4 ,e>ne/ li/5+ to ! ,div9e voices ! cure = va9 spee* & ! s\rce ( graci\s spee*4 ,,iv4 ,our words are n to be all ab\t religion b p]vad$ by ! _s ( religion4 ,v4 ,our conv]sation be+ ?us season$1 we %all "k h[ we ought to answ] e man4--,r4 ,ab]crombie4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #g-aa4 ,side-lights on ,*ur*-life 9 ! ,e>ly ,times4 ,a /raw w indicate ! direction ( curr5t2 a bit ( glass w reveal a />2 a kick ( ! foot may discov] a treasure t w enri* successive g5]ations2 a ^w1 a look1 an involunt>y movem5t w disclose ! lead+ t5d5cy ( an individual "*2 s on ! cr[d$ /age ( life x is n always ! gigantic & public sc5es t are mo/ sugge/ive & in/ructive1 b r ! trivial1 undesign$ incid5ts :i* are unnotic$ by an ord9>y obs]v]4 ,a reflective m9d w pick up mat]ial = ?\ght f ! mo/ unexpect$ & unpromis+ qu>t]s4 ,! apo/le has f9i%$ ! gr& argum5t ( ! epi/le & %[n ! importance ( c]ta9 duties :i* gr[ out ( ! reception ( ! tru?s en=c$4 ,9 approa*+ ! conclusion1 he appe>s to be *iefly occupi$ ) a mass ( p]sonal & miscellane\s matt]s4 ,! few rema9+ v]ses conta9 little else b a s]ies ( names1 ) ! briefe/ qualify+ phrases atta*$4 ,b "h & !re light is ?r[n on tru?s :i*1 ?\gh famili>1 are all ! m /rongly impress$ on our m9ds because ( _! evid5t antiquity4 ,9 ^! v]ses !re are side-lights ?r[n on ,*ur*-life 9 ! e>ly times ) ref]5ce to ,*ri/ian sympa?y1 comm5dations1 c\rtesy1 & co-op]ation4 ,we le>n3-- ,i4 ,! value ( ,*ri/ian sympa?y4--#a4 ,z fo/]+ mutual int]e/ 9 tid+s conc]n+ ! "w ( ,god4 ,all my /ate %all ,ty*icus decl>e unto y1 4 4 4 :om ,i h s5t unto y = ! same purpose2 4 4 4 %all make kn[n unto y all ?+s :i* are done "h 7v]s4 #g-i74 ,! apo/le1 ?\gh 9 prison & sep>at$ by a long di/ance f ! ,colossians1 does n abate any?+ ( 8 int]e/ 9 _! welf>e4 ,he _h receiv$ tid+s ( _! condition z a ,*ur*2 ( _! /eadfa/ness1 successes1 & p]ils2 & he 0 sure t intellig5ce f him w\ld be eag]ly welcom$ by !m4 ,he !re=e despat*$ ,ty*icus & ,onesimus1 :o c\ld furni% m details conc]n+ ! apo/le1 ! exempl>y _s 9 :i* he bore 8 suff]+s1 8 pr(\nd anxiety on behalf ( ! ,*ur*es & ! progress ( ! ,gospel 9 ,rome1 ?an 7 conta9$ 9 ! epi/le !y c>ri$4 ,a he>t1 t\*$ ) a g5u9e ,*ri/ian sympa?y1 rejoices 9 ! ext5sion ( ! "w ( ,god1 9 :atev] "p ( ! _w1 & by :atev] ,*ri/ian ag5cy4 ,! mutual int]*ange ( intellig5ce t5ds to excite ! int]e/1 promote ! union1 & /imulate ! ent]prise ( ! ,*ur*es4 #b4 ,z a s\rce ( enc\ragem5t & /r5g? 9 ! ,*ri/ian life4--,t he might "k y\r e/ate & com=t y\r he>t 7v]4 #h74 ,in/ead ( t he might "k y\r e/ate1 ano!r read+ ( ! orig9al1 adopt$ by ,lightfoot & o!r em95t critics1 has t ye might "k our affairs4 ,b1 z ,bi%op ,wordswor? rem>ks1 ! v purpose = :i* ,paul s5t ,ty*icus to ! ,colossians 0 n1 x w\ld seem1 9 ord] t !y might "k h[ ,/4 ,paul 0 f>+1 b t he might "k :e!r !y 7 /&+ /eadfa/ 9 ! fai? aga9/ ! attempts ( ! false tea*]s4 ,:i*ev] read+ is adopt$1 ! practical lesson is ! same2 bo? express ! reality1 /r5g?1 & beauty ( a mutual sympa?y4 ,! pres5ce ( ,ty*icus & ,onesimus1 ! "* ( ! tid+s !y br\ght1 & ! f]v\r ( _! exhortations1 w\ld enc\rage & reassure ! ,colossians amid ! p]plexities & d\bts occasion$ by ! false tea*]s4 ,mutual expression ( sympa?y & int]-community ( intellig5ce w d mu* to com=t & edify ! ,*ur*es4 ,,ii4 ,! appropriat5ess ( ,*ri/ian comm5dation 7v]4 #g74--,! apo/le speaks highly ( 8 two mess5g]s--n 9 t]ms ( extravagant flatt]y1 b 9 a way calculat$ to ensure _! fav\rable reception by ! ,colossians & a respectful att5tion to _! message4 ,ty*icus 0 a native ( proconsul> ,asia1 p]haps ( ,ephesus4 ,he 0 well kn[n z an au?oris$ delegate ( ,/4 ,paul & is m5tion$ 9 o!r places z be+ ) ! apo/le 7,acts xx4 #db2 #b ,tim4 iv4 #ab2 ,tit4 iii4 #ab74 ,he is spok5 ( 9 ?is v]se z a belov$ bro!r1 a fai?ful m9i/]1 a fell[-s]vant 9 ! ,"l4 ,! great apo/le1 f> f tak+ advantage ( 8 exalt$ call+ & inspiration1 humbl$ himself be=e ! lea/ ( 8 bre?r51 spoke 9 ! highe/ t]ms ( _! fai?ful lab\rs1 & associat$ !m ) 8 own4 ,onesimus1 a ,colossian1 is comm5d$ z a fai?ful & belov$ bro!r4 ,x 0 ! m ne$ful he %\ld be ?us comm5d$1 because if he 0 kn[n to ! ,colossians at all x w\ld be z a wor?less1 runaway slave4 ,"s "t be=e1 ,onesimus _h =sak5 8 ma/] ,philemon1 & fl$ to ,rome--! common s9k ( all nations--probably z a conv5i5t hid+-place :]e he might escape detection among its cr[ds & make a livelihood z be/ he c\ld4 ,9 ! metropolis--p]haps accid5tally1 p]haps ?r\gh ! int]v5tion ( ,epaphras--he fell 9 ) ! apo/le1 8 ma/]'s old fri5d4 ,/4 ,paul becomes int]e/$ 9 8 case1 in/ructs him 9 ! ,gospel1 & is ! in/rum5t ( 8 conv]sion2 & n[ he is comm5d$ to ! ,colossians1 no m z a good-=-no?+ slave1 b z a bro!r2 no m di%one/ & fai?less1 b tru/wor?y2 no m an object ( contempt1 b love4 ,! apo/le s5t him back to 8 ma/] ,philemon1 & x is g5]ally ?\ght1 hav+ be5 set at lib]ty by 8 own]1 he became a fai?ful & labori\s m9i/] ( ,*ri/4 ,su* is ! trans=m+ p[] ( ,div9e grace 9 *ang+ & r5ew+ ! he>t1 9 oblit]at+ all =m] di/9ctions & degradations1 & 9 elevat+ a poor slave to ! dignity ( a fai?ful & belov$ bro!r ( ! greate/ ( apo/les4 ,*ri/ian comm5dations are valuable accord+ to ! "* ( ! p]sons f :om !y issue1 & z !y are borne out 9 ! subsequ5t conduct ( ! p]sons comm5d$4 ,e c>e %\ld be tak5 t ! te/imonial ( recomm5dation is /rictly true4 ,x is putt+ a man 9 a false position & do+ him an injury to exagg]ate 8 qualifications by excessive glory4 ,,iii4 ,sugge/ive examples ( ,*ri/ian c\rtesy4--,ari/>*us my fell[-prison] salute? y1 & ,m>cus1 si/]'s son to ,b>nabas1 7t\*+ :om ye receiv$ comm&m5ts3 if he come unto y1 receive him27 & ,jesus1 :i* is call$ ,ju/us1 :o are ( ! circumcision 7v]s4 #aj1 #aa74 ,ari/>*us 0 a ,jew1 ?\gh a native ( ,!ssalonica4 ,he 0 ) ,paul dur+ ! riot at ,ephesus & 0 hurri$ ) ,gaius into ! !atre by ,demetrius & 8 craftsm54 ,he accompani$ ! apo/le f ,greece to ,j]usalem ) ! collection = ! sa9ts4 ,:5 ,paul 0 imprison$ 9 ,judea1 he abode ) him2 & :5 he w5t into ,italy1 he also w5t & rema9$ ) him !re dur+ 8 conf9em5t1 till at l5g? he became1 x may be1 obnoxi\s to ! magi/rates1 & 0 ca/ into prison2 or p]haps he became a volunt>y prison]1 t he might %>e ! apo/le's captivity4 ,:at a glimpse h we "h ( h]oic devotion1 & ( ! irresi/ible *>m !re mu/ h be5 9 ! apo/le 9 atta*+ m5 to himself6 ,m>cus 0 ! ,john ,m>k frequ5tly ref]r$ to 9 ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les4 ,he _h be5 ! occasion ( a cont5tion betwe5 ,paul & ,b>nabas1 :i* l$ to _! sep>at+ f ea* o!r & foll[+ diff]5t sc5es ( lab\r4 ,m>k _h1 f c[>dice or "s o!r motive1 dep>t$ f !m f ,pamphylia1 & w5t n ) !m out to ! "w2 & :5 ,b>nabas1 probably influ5c$ by 8 affection z ne> k9sman1 wi%$ to take him ) !m1 ,paul resolutely refus$ ?us to di/+ui% a "y & un/able disciple4 ,b f ! ref]5ce "h x appe>s t ,m>k _h rep5t$ ( 8 timid & selfi% behavi\r & return$ to a bett] _s4 ,p]haps ! displeasure ( ! apo/le weigh$ ^u 8 m9d1 &1 ) ,b>nabas' pray]s & example1 _h br\ght him to a "r view ( 8 misconduct4 ,he 0 n[ re/or$ to ! apo/le's confid5ce1 & x appe>s ,paul _h already giv5 directions to ! ,colossians conc]n+ ,m>k to welcome him he>tily if he paid !m a visit--t\*+ :om ye receiv$ comm&m5ts3 if he come to y1 receive him4 ,! ?ird ,hebrew conv]t :o unit$ 9 s5d+ salutations 0 ,jesus1 :i* 0 also call$ ,ju/us--a common "n or surname ( ,jews & proselytes1 d5ot+ ob$i5ce & devotion to ! law4 ,no?+ def9ite is kn[n ( ?is p]son2 b ! apo/le held him 9 su* e/eem z to jo9 8 salutation ) ! re/4 ,^! ?ree fri5ds & companions ( ,paul 7 ,jews--!y 7 ( ! circumcision2 & yet !y s5d _! salutations to a ,*ur* compos$ *iefly ( ,g5tiles4 ,! ,*ri/ian _s triumph$ ov] _! deep-root$ prejudices1 & _! greet+ w\ld be all ! m valu$ z an expression ( _! p]sonal e/eem1 _! bro!rly affection1 & _! on5ess 9 ,*ri/4 ,t c\rtesy is ! mo/ ref9$1 graceful1 g5tle1 & acceptable t spr+s f ! ,*ri/ian _s4 ,,iv4 ,! solace ( ,*ri/ian co-op]ation4--,^! only are my fell[-work]s unto ! k+dom ( ,god1 :i* h be5 a com=t unto me 7v]4 #aa74 ,! t5d5cy ( ! ,jewi% conv]t 0 to lean to ! ,mosaic ritual & insi/ on its necessity 9 realis+ ! efficacy ( ! ,gospel4 ,?us1 !y fav\r$ ! false philosophy ( ! ,jewi% ,platoni/s1 & fell into ! errors aga9/ :i* ! apo/le s fai?fully w>ns 9 ?is epi/le4 ,! action ( ! ,judaiz+ tea*]s & _! sympa?is]s 0 (t5 a grief & h9drance to him4 ,( all ! ,jewi% conv]ts 9 ,rome only ?ree 7 a com=t to him4 ,!y ?or\ghly embrac$ & advocat$ ! free & unconditional admission ( ! ,g5tiles into ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ & 7 devot$ & zeal\s fell[-work]s ) him 9 ext5d+ ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,x is an evid5ce ( ! unpopul>ity among ! ,jews ( ! ,gospel z int5d$ equally = ! ,g5tiles1 & ( ! =midable prejudices & difficulties ) :i* ! apo/le _h to cont5d 9 t e>ly "t1 t !re 7 only ?ree ,hebrew conv]ts :o 7 a com=t to him4 ,& yet h[ consol+ is ! sympa?y & co-op]ation ( ! fai?ful few6 ,sometimes ! noble/ m5 are des]t$ by timid & "t-s]v+ pr(essors & left to toil on alone 9 p]il & sadness4 ,hi/ory records ! triumphs ( ^? :o h successfully brav$ ! solit>y /ruggle 9 "s great crisis2 b x is sil5t ab\t ! vanqui%$ :o1 ) brok5 he>ts & %att]$ intellects1 h sunk into un*ronicl$ oblivion4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ian exp]i5ce is ! same 9 all ages4 #b4 ,true c\rtesy co/s little & accompli%es mu*4 #c4 ,g5u9e sympa?y is be/ %[n by an active & self-d5y+ co-op]ation4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ab1 #ac4 ,! ,model ,pa/or4 ,no?+ is kn[n ( ,epaphras beyond ! few b significant notices :i* connect him ) ,coloss1 ( :i* city he 0 a native4 ,act+ "u ! direction ( ,/4 ,paul1 probably :5 ! apo/le 0 resid+ = ?ree ye>s at ,ephesus1 ,epaphras 0 ! hon\r$ ag5t 9 introduc+ ! ,gospel into ,coloss & ! neighb\r+ cities ( ,laodicea & ,hi]apolis2 & x is evid5t he reg>d$ himself z responsible = ! spiritual well-be+ ( all ^! places4 ,! dang]\s condition ( ! ,colossian & neighb\r+ ,*ur*es at ?is "t fill$ ! m9d ( ,epaphras ) a holy jeal\sy & al>m4 ,a /range =m ( h]esy _h appe>$ among !m--a mixture ( ,jewi% =malism ) ! speculations ( an ,ori5tal philosophy--& 0 rapidly spread+4 ,! di/ress ( ! fai?ful evangeli/ 0 extreme4 ,he j\rney$ to ,rome 9 ord] to lay ?is /ate ( ?+s be=e ! apo/le1 & to seek 8 c\nsel & assi/ance4 ,! apo/le be>s te/imony to 8 pr(\nd anxiety = ! spiritual condition ( ! newly f\nd$ ,*ur*es on ! banks ( ! ,lycus4 ,he _h mu* toil = !m & 0 ev] f]v5tly wre/l+ 9 pray] on _! behalf1 t !y might /& fa/ & n lose ! simplicity ( _! e>li] fai? b might advance to a m p]fect k ( ! ,div9e w4 ,9 ! v]ses n[ "u consid]ation we h ,epaphras br\ght be=e u z ! model pa/or4 ,i4 ,! model pa/or is di/+ui%$ by a sugge/ive designation4--,a s]vant ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ab74 ,?is title1 :i* ! apo/le uses sev]al times = himself1 is n else:]e conf]r$ on any o!r individual1 except once on ,timo?y 7,phil4 i4 #a71 & probably po9ts to exceptional s]vices 9 ! cause ( ! ,gospel on ! "p ( ,epaphras 7,lightfoot74 ,a true pa/or is n ! s]vant ( ! ,*ur* to e*o its decisions & d its bidd+2 b he is ! s]vant = ! ,*ur* to influ5ce its delib]ations & decisions1 to m\ld its "* & direct its ent]prises4 ,he is a s]vant ( ,*ri/1 receiv+ 8 commission f ,him1 ev] anxi\s to asc]ta9 ,8 w1 & ready to c>ry out t w at :atev] sacrifice4 ,su* a s]vice involves no loss ( self-respect or manl9ess1 no degradation1 b is free1 hon\rable1 & ri* 9 bless+4 ,,ii4 ,! model pa/or is incessant 9 zeal\s lab\r4--,= ,i be> him record1 t he ha? a great zeal = y1 & !m t are 9 ,laodicea & !m 9 ,hi]apolis 7v]4 #ac74 ,! zeal ( ,epaphras urg$ him to ext5d 8 ,*ri/ian lab\rs beyond ! limits ( ,coloss3 he visit$ ! adjo9+ cities1 :i* 7 mu* l>g] 9 population & weal?i] 9 comm]ce4 ,laodicea1 ris+ f obscurity1 _h become1 two or ?ree g5]ations be=e ! apo/le wrote1 a popul\s & ?riv+ city1 & 0 !n ! metropolis ( ! cities on ! banks ( ! ,lycus4 ,hi]apolis 0 an important & gr[+ city1 &1 9 addition to its trade 9 dy$ wools1 _h a reputation z a fa%ionable wat]+-place1 :]e ! seek]s ( pleasure & ( heal? resort$ to p>take ( its wat]s :i* possess$ valuable m$ic9al qualities4 ,! r>e virtues ( ! city h be5 celebrat$ 9 song3 ,hail1 faire/ soil 9 all broad ,asia's realm2 ,hail1 gold5 city1 nymph div9e1 b$eck'd ,) fl[+ rills1 ?y jewels4 ,into ! mid/ ( ^! populations ! f]v5t ,epaphras introduc$ ! ,gospel & sp>$ no pa9s 9 8 endeav\r to e/abli% & confirm ! believ]s4 ,x 0 on _! behalf he und]took ! j\rney to ,rome to conf] ) ,/4 ,paul z to _! /ate2 & ! apo/le te/ifies to ! unceas+ ex]cise ( 8 great & holy zeal = 8 di/ant b ev]-rememb]$ flock4 ,:5 ! he>t is int]e/$ & mov$1 lab\r is a delight2 & x is ! way 9 :i* ! he>t is affect$ t[>ds any "w t gives to x significance & wor?4 ,canon ,liddon writes3 ,are we n v imp]fectly alive to ! moral mean+ ( "w & ! moral fruits ( "w z "w8 ,! true pa/or1 ) a he>t ov]fl[+ ) zeal = ! glory ( ,god & ! good ( m51 *e]fully und]takes lab\r f :i* ! ord9>y work] w\ld timidly %r9k4 ,,iii4 ,! model pa/or is int5sely ex]cis$ 9 pray] = ! p ( ,god4--,always lab\r+ f]v5tly wre/l+1 agonis+ = y 9 pray]s 7v]4 #ab74 ,! fai?ful m9i/] has n only to tea* 8 flock--a task :i* involves vigilant obs]vation1 ext5sive read+1 & anxi\s /udy--b he has also to plead e>ne/ly at ! ?rone ( grace on _! behalf4 ,9 times ( spiritual de>?1 disappo9tm5t1 emb>rassm5t1 & di/ress1 pray] is ! all-efficaci\s res\rce4 ,!re are circum/ances 9 :i* ! m9i/] c d no?+ b pray4 ,difficulties t defi$ all o!r means h vani%$ be=e ! irresi/ible p[] ( p]si/5t & believ+ int]cession4 ,pray] atta9s :at ! mo/ conclusive reason+1 ! mo/ eloqu5t appeal1 ! mo/ dilig5t p]sonal att5tion1 sometimes fail to accompli%4 ,x sets 9 sil5t b /up5d\s op]ation ! mightie/ spiritual ag5cies ( ! univ]se4 ,x op5s ! f\nta9 ( ,div9e grace1 & its /reams fl[ 9 full-tide velocity ?r\gh ! hi!rto arid wild]ness ( human he>ts1 & life1 fre%ness1 f]tility1 & beauty spr+ up 9 its reviv+ c\rse4 ,x is ,god only ^: help is omnipot5t1 & on ?is help fai?ful pray] lays hold & uses x 9 effect+ its wond]\s trans=mations4 ,,iv4 ,! model pa/or is con/antly solicit\s t ! p ( ,god %\ld be firmly e/abli%$ 9 ! highe/ good4--,t ye may /& p]fect & complete 9 all ! w ( ,god 7v]4 #ab7--p]fectly in/ruct$ & fully conv9c$ 9 ev]y?+ will$ by ,god4 ,! great aim ( all m9i/]ial anxiety is n only to in/ruct 8 p 9 ! full & accurate k ( ! ,div9e w1 b to produce su* a p]suasion ( ! supreme maje/y & au?ority ( t w to induce /eadfa/ cont9uance 9 practical ob$i5ce4 ,! w ( ,god & ! highe/ good ( man are always 9 h>mony4 ,:atev] ?reat5s to di/urb ! /ability ( ! believ]1 or to ret>d 8 developm5t t[>ds ! highe/ moral excell5ce1 :e!r x arises f 8 p]sonal unwat*fulness & indiff]5ce or f ! subtle attacks ( error1 is always a subject ( ke5 solicitude to ! fai?ful pa/or4 ,he kn[s t if 8 conv]ts fall away !y are lo/ & ! tru? itself is disgrac$4 ,to be e/abli%$ 9 an unsw]v+ ob$i5ce x is necess>y to be fill$ ) ! k ( ,god's w4 ,?is bless$ness is ! gr& scope & cr[n+ glory ( ! ,*ri/ian life4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! (fice ( pa/or is fraught ) endless anxieties1 great responsibilities1 & r>e opportunities4 #b4 ,! true pa/or f9ds 8 pure/ inspirations1 8 mo/ pot5t spiritual weapon1 & 8 gr&e/ successes 9 pray]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ad-ag4 ,*ri/ian ,greet+s & ,c\nsels4 ,x is sometimes ask$1 ) an indiscrim9ate flippancy1 ,:at's 9 a "n8 ,!re are "s names :i* h no title to a la/+ remembrance1 & ) ref]5ce to ^! ! flippancy may be ju/ifi$4 ,b !re are names ^: reputation is imp]i%able1 & :i* are writt5 on ! _w's hi/ory 9 indelible *>act]s4 ,! "n ( ,paul1 ! great apo/le ( ! ,g5tiles1 w be v5]at$ by ! com+ ages :5 ! titles ( ! greate/ sages & w>riors %all h fad$ away 9 ! d>kness ( oblivion2 &1 j z !re are less] lights 9 ! firmam5t t %>e 9 ! glory ( ! great lum9>y to :i* !y are ess5tially relat$1 s !re are names ( less] note gr\p$ ar\nd t ( ! great apo/le t are immortalis$ by _! association ) him4 ,besides1 names z !y are quot$ & us$ by ,/4 ,paul 9 ?is & o!r epi/les (t5 furni% evid5ce ( ! au!nticity ( ,scripture & undesign$ co9cid5ces ( ! tru? ( ! sacr$ hi/ory4 ,9 ^! v]ses !re are "s names pres]v$ to u :i* 7 lift$ into prom95ce by ! connection ( ! p]sons !y repres5t$ ) ! apo/le1 & by _! own em95t piety & usefulness4 ,!y furni% ano!r illu/ration ( ! tru? ( ! sacr$ say+1 ,! memory ( ! j is bless$2 b ! "n ( ! wick$ %all rot 7,prov4 x4 #g74 ,we h "h a s]ies ( k9dly ,*ri/ian greet+s & important ,*ri/ian c\nsels4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,! value ( a ,*ri/ian greet+ is e/imat$ by ! moral "* ( ^? f :om x emanates4--,luke1 ! belov$ physician1 & ,demas1 greet y 7v]4 #ad74 ,two p]sons are "h m5tion$ ^: individual hi/ories pres5t a sugge/ive contra/2 & x is obs]vable1 by ! way 9 :i* _! names are m5tion$1 t ! two m5 /ood v diff]5tly 9 ! apo/le's e/imation4 #a4 ,luke is ! belov$ physician--! v de> & atta*$ fri5d ( ,paul4 ,he 0 8 con/ant companion 9 travel & /ood fai?fully by him 9 8 greate/ trials4 ,he jo9$ ! apo/le at ,troas 7,acts xvi4 #aj71 accompani$ him into ,judea1 rema9$ ) him dur+ two ye>s ( 8 imprisonm5t at ,j]usalem & ,cs>ea1 & 0 no d\bt pres5t at 8 trial be=e ,fe/us & ,felix2 he w5t ) him into ,italy :5 ,paul 0 s5t !re z a prison]1 & dur+ 8 second & f9al imprisonm5t 9 ,rome2 :ile o!rs des]t$ him1 ,luke cont9u$ 8 /aun* & fai?ful fri5d4 ,9 ! la/ epi/le probably ! apo/le ev] wrote is ! simple b pa!tic ref]5ce1 ,only ,luke is ) me4 ,we c und]/&1 !re=e1 ! affectionate t5d]ness ) :i* ,luke is designat$ ! belov$ physician4 ,z ,/4 ,paul 0 n a robu/ man b 0 tr\bl$ ) a ?orn 9 ! fle%1 ! pres5ce ( a m$ical fri5d mu/ h be5 ( imm5se s]vice to him 9 8 labori\s mission>y j\rneys & dur+ 8 long imprisonm5t4 ,! physicians ( anci5t times _h a v que/ionable reputation = religi\sness2 b 9 ^! mod]n days !re is an increas+ numb] ( m$ical m5 :o are no less em95t = piety ?an = _! pr(essional skill1 & _m & important are ! opportunities ( su* = do+ good bo? to body & s\l4 ,! greet+s ( a man ( sup]lative moral excell5ce is gratefully welcom$ & respectfully treasur$4 #b4 ,& ,demas6--,h[ sugge/ive is ! laconic allusion6 ,!re is no explanation1 no qualify+ ^w ( any special reg>d4 ,p]haps ! apo/le 0 already beg9n+ to suspect him1 to m>k ! increas+ worldl9ess ( 8 _s1 & 8 gr[+ indiff]5ce to ,div9e ?+s4 ,ab\t ?ree ye>s aft] ?is greet+ 0 despat*$ to ! ,colossians1 we meet ) ! melan*oly record3 ,demas ha? =sak5 me1 hav+ lov$ ?is pres5t _w 7#b ,tim4 iv4 #aj74 ,alas6 h[ s$uctive & h[ fatal are ! allurem5ts ( ! _w6 ,! highe/ & holie/ are n invuln]able to its *>ms4 ,! mo/ promis+ c>e] ( usefulness & hon\r has (t5 be5 blight$ by its influ5ce4 ,bitt] inde$ w\ld be ! disappo9tm5t ( ! apo/le's he>t to witness "o1 :om he _h ackn[l$g$ & tru/$ z a fell[-work] 9 ! ,gospel1 fall a victim to worldly av>ice1 &1 l ,a*an1 covet ! gold5 w$ge & ,babyloni% g>m5t ( secul> ?+s4 ,!re is a specially solemn significance 9 ! w>n+ ( ! belov$ disciple3 ,love n ! _w1 nei!r ! ?+s t are 9 ! _w 7#a ,john ii4 #ae74 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ian greet+ recognises ! univ]sal bro!rhood ( ! ,*ur*4--#a4 ,we le>n ! e>ly ,*ri/ian *ur*es 7 compos$ ( bre?r54 ,salute ! bre?r5 :i* are 9 ,laodicea 7v]4 #ae74 ,?is recognition ( a common bro!rhood 0 a great advance ^u ! eclecticism & %>p1 prejudic$ di/9ctions ( ! times4 ,9 ! circle ( ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur* ! ,jew surr5d]$ 8 ,judaism1 & ! ,g5tile 8 paganism1 & became "o 9 ,*ri/2 ! slave & ! freeman enjoy$ ! same spiritual lib]ty1 & ! b>b>ian 0 no long] dread$ z a mon/]1 b hail$ z a bro!r4 ,! te/ ( bro!rhood & union is an individual fai? 9 ! common ,savi\r1 ! %>+ ( "o common life 9 ! ,holy ,_s1 & ! assurance ( possess+ "o common ,fa!r 9 ,god4 ,x is only z we enc\rage ! bro!rly _s t we c ensure union & p]man5cy 9 ! ,*ur*es4 ,ab\t ?irty ye>s aft] ?is salutation 0 s5t to ! ,laodiceans1 ! ,*ur* 9 t city _h deg5]at$ into a /ate ( lukew>mness & /]ility 7,rev4 iii4 #ae1 #af74 ,!re is ne$ = unit$ wat*fulness & fidelity 9 ord] to cont9ue1 /eadfa/1 immovable1 always ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,"l 7#a ,cor4 xv4 #eh74 #b4 ,we le>n fur!r t a sep>ate assembly ( bre?r5 con/itut$ a ,*ur*4--,& ,nymphas1 & ! ,*ur* :i* is 9 8 h\se 7v]4 #ae74 ,?is 0 n ! pr9cipal ,*ur* 9 ,laodicea1 nor 0 x simply a meet+ toge!r ( ! family1 b an assembly ( wor%ipp]s4 ,nymphas 0 probably a man ( position & influ5ce 9 ! city & be+ also a man ( piety1 he af=d$ e opportunity = ! ga!r+ toge!r ( ! bre?r5 = ,*ri/ian wor%ip & communion4 ,!re is little said 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t ab\t ,*ur* polity1 & !re is no ecclesia/ical organisation1 :e!r ,episcopal1 ,presbyt]ian1 or ,congregational1 t c claim exclusive ,div9e au?ority & sanction4 ,:e!r meet+ 9 l>ge numb]s 9 ! /ately ca!dral1 ! mod]n tab]nacle1 or a few 9 ! private dwell+-h\se1 a company ( believ]s assembl$ = wor%ip & mutual edification con/itutes a ,*ur*4 ,?us ! true bro!rhood ( ,*ri/ianity is ma9ta9$1 irrespective ( locality1 ( ecclesia/ical /ructure1 or ( sac]dotal claims & pret5sions4 ,,iii4 ,! read+ ( ! ,holy ,scriptures 9 ! ,*ur* an important subject ( apo/olic c\nsel4--,& :5 ?is epi/le is read among y1 cause t x be read also 9 ! ,*ur* ( ! ,laodiceans1 & t ye likewise read ! epi/le f ,laodicea 7v]4 #af74 ,! epi/le f ,laodicea ref]s to a lett] t ,/4 ,paul _h s5t to t city1 & :i* 0 to be =w>d$ to ,coloss = p]usal4 ,"s ?9k ?is 0 a lett] specifically address$ to ! ,laodiceans1 & :i* is n[ lo/2 b ! be/ comm5tators n[ believe t ! epi/le to ! ,ephesians is meant1 :i* 01 9 fact1 a circul> lett] address$ to ! pr9cipal ,*ur*es 9 proconsul> ,asia4 ,ty*icus 0 oblig$ to pass ?r\gh ,laodicea on 8 way to ,coloss & w\ld leave a copy ( ! ,ephesian epi/le !re be=e ! ,colossian lett] 0 deliv]$4 ,"h we le>n t "o important means ( edification 0 ! read+ ( ! inspir$ lett]s ( ! apo/le 9 ! assemblies ( ! bre?r54 ,! public read+ ( ! ,scriptures has be5 an invaluable me?od ( in/ruction to ! ,*ur* 9 all ages & places1 & x is a provision ) :i* ! ,*ur* w nev] be able to disp5se4 ,! ,*ur* :i* d>es to prohibit ! g5]al p]usal ( ! ,scriptures1 or reads only small portions1 & ^? mumbl$ 9 a language n und]/ood by ! p1 has ?r[n (f all reg>d = apo/olic c\nsel & inflicts an unutt]able injury ^u humanity4 ,%ut up ! ,bible1 & ! ,*ur*es w in/antly be invad$ by ! mo/ enfeebl+ sup]/itions1 ! civilisation ( ! nations w be put c5turies beh9d1 & ! widespread ignorance & moral & social degradation ( ! d>k ages w reappe>4 ,,iv4 ,an example ( apo/olic c\nsel conc]n+ fidelity 9 ! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry4--,& say to ,ar*ippus1 ,take he$ to ! m9i/ry :i* ?\ ha/ receiv$ 9 ! ,"l1 t ?\ fulfil x 7v]4 #ag74 ,x is probable t ,ar*ippus 0 a y\?ful pa/or rec5tly appo9t$ to ! ,*ur* at ,laodicea4 ,already signs ( a slack5$ zeal began to appe>1 :i* aft]w>ds culm9at$ 9 ! /ate ( lukew>mness = :i* ?is ,*ur* 0 d5\nc$ 7,rev4 iii4 #ai74 ,! condition ( prea*] & p reacts ^u ea* o!r2 ! ,*ur* takes its col\r f & communicates its col\r to its spiritual pa/or4 ,h5ce ! apo/le1 well kn[+ ! p]ils surr\nd+ ! inexp]i5c$ ,ar*ippus1 s5ds to him ?is timely w>n+ to take he$ ( 8 m9i/ry4 ,he is rem9d$ (3-- #a4 ,! direct au?ority ( ! m9i/ry4--,! m9i/ry :i* ?\ ha/ receiv$ 9 ! ,"l4 ,! commission to prea* ! ,gospel c come f no o!r ?an ! ,"l & c be prop]ly receiv$ only by "o :o is himself spiritually 9 ! ,"l2 !re mu/ be n only gifts1 b also grace4 ,! m9i/] mu/ be 9 direct & con/ant communication ) ! ,"l1 dep5d on ,him = help 9 do+ 8 duty1 rememb] he is acc\ntable to ,him1 & /rive to seek ,8 glory 9 pref]5ce to all p]sonal consid]ations4 ,9 times ( difficulty & trial x w su/a9 ! c\rage ( ! m9i/] to feel t 8 commission is ,div9e 9 its s\rce & au?ority4 #b4 ,! impli$ dang]s ( ! m9i/ry4--,take he$4 ,! special dang]s t ?reat5$ ! ,colossian ,*ur* at t "t h be5 di/9ctly po9t$ out 9 ! epi/le4 ,! m9i/ry is ev] encompass$ ) p]ils1 aris+ f ! s$uctive =ms ( error1 ! flatt]ies & fr[ns ( ! _w1 ! subtle work+s ( self-approbation1 & ! deceitfulness ( s94 ,!re is ne$ = ! ex]cise ( a sleepless vigilance1 a tireless zeal1 & a faultless circumspection4 #c4 ,! imp]ative p]sonal dem&s ( ! m9i/ry4--,t ?\ fulfil x4 ,! :ole tru? mu/ be made kn[n1 & t ) ! utmo/ cle>ness1 fai?fulness1 k9dness1 & complet5ess4 ,e en]gy mu/ be consecrat$ to ! sacr$ "w1 & ! aid ( all ! p[]s ( heav5 e>ne/ly implor$4 ,no pa9s mu/ be sp>$ 9 pray]1 /udy1 & self-sacrifice to rea* ! highe/ effici5cy & make full pro( ( ! m9i/ry4 ,failure "h is lam5table & irrem$iable4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,salutations are valuable :5 imbu$ ) ! ,*ri/ian _s4 #b4 ,! true appreciation ( ! ,holy ,scriptures is %[n 9 _! con/ant & /udi\s p]usal4 #c4 ,! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry %\ld be su/a9$ by practical sympa?y & intellig5t co-op]ation4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,( ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,luke1 ! belov$ physician4 ,religion & ! ,m$ical ,pr(ession4 ,i4 ,! def]5ce %[n to m$ical sci5ce4 ,,ii4 ,b5evol5ce ( ! m$ical pr(ession4 ,,iii4 ,religi\s drawbacks 9 assaults f mat]ialism4--,m9d is "o ?+1 matt] is ano!r4 ,,iv4 ,religi\s responsibilities4--,va/ p[] = good4 ,co-op]ation ) ! m9i/]4 ,v4 ,! ,great ,physician4--,doctor & pati5t ne$ ,him alike4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ,public ,read+ ( ! ,holy ,scriptures an ,important ,means ( ,*ur* ,edification4 ,i4 ,x is 9 h>mony ) ! usage ( ! anci5t ,*ur*4 ,,ii4 ,x is en=c$ by precept & example 9 ! ,scriptures !mselves4 ,,iii4 ,x famili>ises ! m9d ) ! gr&e/ tru?s4 ,,iv4 ,x is a mighty ag5cy 9 advocat+ & m\ld+ national "*4 ,v4 ,x keeps alive ! en?usiasm ( ! ,*ur* = aggressive ent]prise4 ,,vi4 ,x dem&s ! mo/ labori\s /udy & practice to r5d] x effective4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,m9i/ry a ,solemn & ,responsible ,tru/4 ,i4 ,x is ,div9e 9 its be/[al4--,receiv$ 9 ! ,"l4 ,,ii4 ,x is p]sonal 9 its responsibility4--,:i* ?\ ha/ receiv$4 ,,iii4 ,x involves ! communication ( good to o!rs4--,m9i/ry4 ,,iv4 ,x has a special aspect ( importance to ! individual m9i/]4--,! m9i/ry4 ,t ?\ fulfil x4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,m9i/ry dem&s ,unsw]v+ ,fidelity 9 accompli%+ its ,l(ty ,mission4 ,i4 ,div9e tru? mu/ be cle>ly appreh5d$ & pr(\ndly realis$4 ,,ii4 ,! :ole tru? mu/ be decl>$4 ,,iii4 ,! decl>ation ( ! tru? mu/ be full & c\rage\s4 ,take he$4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,m9i/ry is surr\nd$ by ,peculi> ,p]ils4--,a %rewd & ev]-wakeful vigilance is ne$$-- ,i4 ,aga9/ ! /eal?y encroa*m5ts ( error4 ,,ii4 ,aga9/ ! p]nici\s influ5ces ( ! _w4 ,,iii4 ,aga9/ ! subtle temptations to unfai?fulness4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ah4 ,words ( ,f>ewell4 ,la/ words h 9 !m a nameless t\* ( pa?os4 ,!y l+] 9 ! memory z a lov$ famili> pres5ce1 !y soo! life's sorr[s1 & ex]t ^u ! s\l a /range & irresi/ible fasc9ation4 ,z ! ye>s ru% by1 h[ ri* 9 mean+ d ! words t h fall5 f dy+ lips become1 z :5 ,cs> said sadly1 ,& ?\1 ,brutus62 or :5 ,john ,qu9cy ,adams said1 ,?is is ! la/ ( e>?2 or ,mirabeau's frantic cry = music1 aft] a life ( discord2 or ,george ,wa%+ton's calm /atem5t1 ,x is well2 or ,wesley's triumphant utt]ance1 ,! be/ ( all is1 ,god is ) u4 ,& ^! clos+ words ( ! high-s\l$ apo/le writt5 f 8 ,roman prison1 9 prospect ( ?reat5$ dea?1 c>ry ) !m a significance & t5d]ness :i* w be felt :]ev] ?is epi/le is read4 ,9 ^! words we h a p]sonally inscrib$ salutation1 a t\*+ rem9d]1 & a brief b5$iction4 ,i4 ,a p]sonally inscrib$ salutation4--,! salutation by ! h& ( me ,paul4 ,! re/ ( ! epi/le 0 dictat$ by ! apo/le to an amanu5sis1 :o1 9 ?is case1 0 probably ,timo?y4 ,paul adds 8 own p]sonal salutation1 n only z an expression ( 8 anxi\s love1 b also z a m>k ( ! au!nticity ( ! docum5t1 & ( 8 unqualifi$ approval ( its cont5ts4 ,x w\ld surely be a sc5e wor?y ( ! p5cil ( g5ius to portray ! noble prison]1 ^: "r h& 0 l9k$ to ! left ( 8 milit>y gaol]1 trac+ ) tremul\s f+]s ! f9al words to ^? = ^: sake he 0 9 bonds6 ,h[ w\ld ! h&-writ+ ( su* a man be priz$ & v5]at$1 & ) :at holy eag]ness w\ld 8 words be read & pond]$6 ,,ii4 ,a t\*+ rem9d]4--,rememb] my bonds4 ,! apo/le 0 9 prison1 n = any (f5ce aga9/ ! laws ( ,god or man1 b = ! sake ( ! ,gospel he lov$ to prea*1 & :i* _h wr\ght s m>vell\s a *ange 9 ! lives ( ^? to :om he wrote4 ,8 bonds bore irrefragable te/imony to ! tru? he 0 call$ to proclaim1 & to 8 unalt]able det]m9ation to insi/ ^u ! rights & privileges ( ! ,g5tiles1 on ^: behalf he suff]$4 ,he wi%$ to be rememb]$ 9 pray]1 t he might be su/a9$ 9 8 imprisonm5t1 & t he might be spe$ily deliv]$ f x1 s t he might prea* ! glori\s news ( spiritual lib]ty to ! b5ight$ & fett]$ sons ( m54 ,rememb] my bonds4 ,^! words seem to indicate t ! illu/ri\s prison] 0 m conc]n$ to exhibit a _s & deportm5t bett+ ! ,gospel ?an to be releas$ f 8 inc>c]ation4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ 9 all ages has _h abundant reason to rememb] ) gratitude & praise ! bonds ( ! great apo/le1 n only = ! /imulat+ example ( holy pati5ce & dignifi$ submission display$ "u try+ circum/ances1 b = ! unspeakably preci\s lit]>y treasures !y enabl$ him to bequea? to ! _w4 ,bi%op ,wordswor? has well said3 ,! fact t ?is epi/le 0 writt5 by ,paul 9 ?is /ate ( durance & re/ra9t1 & yet design$ to m9i/] com=t to o!rs1 & t x has nev] ceas$ to *e] ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 is c]ta9ly "o :i* is wor?y ( ev]la/+ remembrance4 ,9 ! pray] = all prison]s & captives special ref]5ce %\ld be made to ^? :o are n[ suff]+ = ! tru?4 ,! (f5ce ( ! cross has n yet ceas$4 ,we mu/ practically rememb] ! imprison$ :5 we supply _! wants & assuage _! suff]+s4 ,,iii4 ,a brief b5$iction4--,grace be ) y4 ,am54 ,! epi/le beg9s & ends ) bless+2 & betwe5 ^! two extremes lies a magnific5t body ( tru? :i* has disp5s$ bless+s to ?\s&s & is de/9$ to bless ?\s&s m4 ,! b5$iction is %ort1 b x is in/9ct ) f]v5t life & lad5 ) ! unutt]able weal? ( ,div9e b5efic5ce4 ,grace is inclusive ( all ! good ,god c be/[ or man receive4 ,grace is :at all ne$1 :at none c m]it1 & :at ,god alone c give4 ,to possess ! grace ( ,god is to be ri* inde$2 )\t x ',tis mis]y all1 & woe4 ,grace k9dles ! lamp ( hope amid/ ! d>ke/ exp]i5ces ( life1 supplies ! clue :i* unravels ! mo/ tangl$ my/]ies1 presses ! nect> ( consolation into ! bitt]e/ cup1 implants 9 ! s\l its holie/ motives & op5s up its noble/ c>e]1 /r5g!ns ! dy+ sa9t :5 he trav]ses ! lonely bord]l& ( ! unkn[n1 & tunes & p]petuates ! cele/ial h>monies ( ! ev]la/+ song4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,praise ,god = a well-au!nticat$ ,bible4 #b4 ,praise ,god = ! tea*+s ( a suff]+ life4 #c4 ,praise ,god = ,8 b\ndless grace4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,transcrib]'s ,notes - ,page #cga1 ,introduction1 second p>agraph1 *ange ii4 #h1 #i to *4 ii4 #h1 #i & ii4 #aa to *4 ii4 #aa4 - ,page #cgb1 ,introduction1 fir/ ,occasion p>agraph1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,/yle p>agraph1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cgd1 notes on *apt] i41 v]se #f1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,v]se #i1 add "r d\ble quote aft] prud5t4 ,v]se #aj1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 add left p>5!sis be=e see v]4 #f4 - ,page #cge1 v]se #bb1 *ange unblamable to unblameable & unreprovable to unreproveable4 ,v]se #bc1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #cgf1 v]se #bh1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7?rice74 ,lesson ,salutation1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 - ,page #cgg1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 add comma to won &4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 remove comma f ,*ur*es1 &4 ,lesson ,e/imate1 po9t ,i #b1 remove comma f fai?1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #cgh1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,lesson ,causes1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f ,god1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 add comma to ,?us ,god2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice72 remove comma f good1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely & ,div9e-human4 - ,page #cgi1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #c1 remove comma f work]1 &4 ,po9t ,v #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel2 remove comma f tru?1 &2 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice74 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 - ,page #chj1 ,good ,news note1 ea* ( po9ts ,i1 ,,iii #a1 & ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,hope note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,lesson ,true ,gospel1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel & ,div9e2 remove commas f und]/&+1 & & axiomatic1 &2 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel 7twice71 ,div9e & ! ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7five times72 remove comma f mission1 &4 - ,page #cha1 same lesson1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7?rice72 add comma to ,?us x2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel1 ,^w1 ,gospel1 ,div9e ,_s1 & ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel1 ,div9ely1 & ,gospel4 - ,page #chb1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv #b 7#c71 apply ,,rc to ! ,gospel4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,div9e4 ,ea* ( po9ts #b & #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,gospel note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #chc1 lesson ,compreh5sive1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7?rice74 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel1 ,div9e1 ,gospel1 & ,div9e4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #chc & #chd is 9 a unit t /yle indicates %\ld n be brok5 ,"l--wor?y4 ,! :ole unit 0 mov$ to ! e>li] page4 - ,page #chd1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #a1 add comma to purpose we4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 add comma to ,?us !2 remove comma f heav51 &4 ,po9t ,,iii #d1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iv #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #che1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e & ,provid5ce4 ,po9t ,,iv #c1 apply ,,rc to ,8 cause4 ,paul's ,pray] note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f life1 &4 - ,page #chf1 lesson ,meetness1 po9t ,i #b1 capitalise ,div9e1 ref]r+ to a *ur*man4 ,po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add comma to ,?us all4 - ,page #chg1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add comma to ,s m52 remove comma f realms1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #chh1 ,inh]itance note1 po9t ,,ii #a1 add d\ble quotes ar\nd inh]itance4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 add d\ble quotes ar\nd sa9ts4 ,lesson ,translation1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #chi1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #a1 add comma to ,s !4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add comma to subjects we4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 remove comma f law1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 remove comma f bless+s1 b2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 - ,page #cij1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,d>kness note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,great ,bless+ note title1 *ange ,re demption to ,r$emption4 ,lesson ,relation title1 *ange ,great$ to ,creat$4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #cia1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #a 7#a71 add comma to ,!re=e !4 ,po9t ,,ii #a 7#b71 apply ,,rc to ,fir/ ,cause1 ,active ,ag5t1 & ,gr& ,end4 ,po9t ,,ii #b 7#a71 apply ,,rc to ,fir/ ,cause2 remove comma f speculation1 &4 - ,page #cib1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b 7#b71 *ange d\ble quotes ar\nd ?rones1 dom9ions1 pr9cipalities1 & p[]s to s+le quotes )9 ! ,sp5ce quotation4 ,po9t ,,ii #b 7#c71 apply ,,rc to ,great ,end4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #d1 remove comma f ,him1 &4 - ,page #cid1 lesson ,relation1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f ,hades1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #cie1 ,*ur* ! ,body note1 po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv #a1 remove comma f ,*ri/1 &4 - ,page #cif1 lesson ,reconcil+1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice7 & ,div9ity2 remove commas f univ]se1 & & be+s1 &4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 add comma to !re=e x4 - ,page #cig1 same note1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii #b 7#a71 add comma to aside &4 ,po9t ,,ii #b 7#b71 remove comma f o!r1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #b 7#c71 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #cih1 ,fulness note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,lesson ,bless+s1 introduction1 remove comma f s91 &2 *ange ,8 re/oration to 81 ref]r+ to a s9ful man4 ,po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #cii1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 remove comma f ,*ri/1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 *ange unblamable to unblameable2 remove comma f t]m1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii #c1 *ange unreprovable to unreproveable & unblamable to unblameable4 - ,page #djj1 same lesson1 same po9t1 *ange unreprovable to unreproveable4 ,reconciliation note1 po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,himself4 ,hol9ess note1 po9t ,i1 *ange unblamable to unblameable & unreprovable to unreproveable4 ,lesson ,condition1 introduction1 add comma to s !2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dja1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel1 ,div9e1 & ,gospel 7?rice74 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7?rice72 remove comma f l&s1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #d1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7f\r times74 - ,page #djb1 same lesson1 same po9t1 remove comma f ph5om5a1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #e1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7?rice7 & ,^w4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,lesson ,joy1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #a1 add comma to ,?us he4 - ,page #djc1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 remove comma f deep]1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #djd1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,lesson ,honor1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,^w & ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely2 *ange ! comma aft] own to a semi-colon1 = consi/5cy 9 punctuat+ ! s]ies2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e & ,gospel4 - ,page #dje1 same lesson1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7?rice7 & ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e & ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #d1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,div9e4 - ,page #djf1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #d 7#a71 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii #d 7#b71 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 remove comma f ,him1 &4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely4 ,glory note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely4 ,*ri/ 9 y note1 correct po9t ,i to put ! p]iod aft] ! numb]4 ,lesson ,prea*+1 introduction1 remove comma f prea*]1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,div9e4 - ,page #djg1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 add ,acts iv4 #ab ref]5ce2 remove comma f !me1 b4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 add 7v]4 #bh7 = consi/5cy2 add comma to ,h5ce he4 ,po9t ,,ii #d1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #djh1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely & ,gospel2 remove commas f all1 & & age1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel1 ,div9e1 ,div9ely1 & ,div9e4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,m9i/ry note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #daj1 lesson ,anxiety1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i1 remove comma f ?\ght1 &4 - ,page #daa1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 remove comma f tru?1 b2 capitalise ,div9e z ref]r+ to a *ur*man4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 add comma to ,h5ce he4 ,po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #c 7#a71 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dab1 same lesson1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #c 7#b71 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iii #c 7#c71 apply ,,rc to ,div9e1 ,gospel 7?rice71 & ,div9e2 add ,prov4 viii4 #aa ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 remove comma f outlook1 &4 - ,page #dac1 same lesson1 same po9t1 add ,eph4 v4 #f ref]5ce4 ,lesson ,hidd5 ,treasures1 introduction1 remove comma f treasure1 b2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dad1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #a1 remove comma f ,him1 &4 ,po9t ,i #b1 remove comma f ev]y:]e1 &4 ,po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dae1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 *ange ar to are2 add comma to ,s 94 ,unity note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #daf1 lesson ,apo/olic ,praise1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice72 remove comma f brief1 b2 add #a ,cor4 xiv4 #dj1 xiv4 #cc1 xvi4 #ad1 xi4 #cd ref]5ces4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to s]v$ ,him2 *ange exclamation po9t to "q m>k2 remove comma f =m1 &4 - ,page #dag1 po9t ,,iii #b1 remove comma f ord]1 &4 ,lesson ,sugge/ive1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f rapidity1 & 7twice72 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dah1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #b1 remove comma f law1 b4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dai1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #b1 remove comma f t5se1 &4 ,po9t ,,iv1 remove commas f ^w1 & & difficulties1 &4 ,application 7,lessons71 ea* ( po9ts #a & #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely4 ,retrospection note1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,imitation note1 po9t ,,ii1 remove comma = imitate1 &4 - ,page #dbj1 lesson ,m>ks1 introduction1 remove comma f morals1 &4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f ,gno/icism1 &2 add ,rom i4 #ba1 #bb ref]5ce4 - ,page #dbb1 same lesson1 po9t ,v1 add ,john x4 #aj ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,vi #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,vi #b1 remove comma f re/1 &4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 remove comma f false1 &4 ,lesson ,div9e ,fulness1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #a1 add comma to ,h5ce we2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice71 ,div9ity1 & ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #b1 remove comma f deity1 &4 - ,page #dbc1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #c1 remove comma f en%r9$1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7f\r times72 add ,john i4 #ad ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 add #a ,john v4 #ab ref]5ce2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ! ,_s4 ,po9t ,,iii #c1 add #a ,!ss4 iv4 #ag ref]5ce4 - ,page #dbd1 same lesson1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,lesson ,circumcision1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add comma to ,?us _!4 - ,page #dbe1 same lesson1 po9t ,i1 add ,ezek4 xliv4 #i2 ,duet4 xxx4 #f ref]5ces4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice71 remove comma f law1 &4 ,po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f dies1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9]4 - ,page #dbf1 same lesson1 po9t ,,vi1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f gift1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,lesson ,transition1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dbg1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #b1 remove comma f heal?1 &4 ,ea* ( po9ts ,i #c 7#a7 & ,i #c 7#b71 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #c 7#b71 remove comma f life1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 remove comma f bondage1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add comma to p>don$ &4 - ,page #dbh1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7?rice74 ,lesson ,triumph1 po9t ,i #a1 remove comma f creation1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 add comma to aga9 !y4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 remove comma f dea?1 &4 - ,page #dcj1 lesson ,c]emonial1 introduction1 remove comma f real1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 remove comma f ord9ances1 &2 capitalise ,*ri/ianis$4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dca1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 add comma to s !2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,antitype2 remove comma f x1 :54 - ,page #dcb1 lesson ,s$uctive1 introduction1 remove comma f !m1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 remove comma f ,god1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 *ange mortal man v5ture to mortal man v5tures4 - ,page #dcc1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,h[ a ,*ur* lives note1 po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dcd1 lesson ,c]emonial1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dcf1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dcg1 notes on *apt] iii41 v]se #ae1 *ange ii4 #ah to *4 ii4 #ah4 ,v]se #af1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add an em-da% at ! end ( ! p>agraph4 ,v]se #ah1 remove comma f "h1 &4 ,v]se #bc1 add d\ble quotes ar\nd ,:atsoev] ye d1 "w he>tily & f ! s\l4 - ,! page break betwe5 pages #dci & #ddj is 9 a unit t /yle indicates %\ld n be brok53 conduct4--#a4 ,a4 ,! entire unit 0 mov$ to ! e>li] page4 - ,page #dch1 lesson ,aspirations1 po9t ,,ii #a1 *ange v]4 #b to v]4 #a4 - ,page #dci1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b1 add an em-da% at ! end ( ! p>agraph4 - ,page #ddj1 lesson ,pres5t ,condition1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e light4 ,po9t ,i1 remove comma f pa/1 &4 - ,page #dda1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b1 add comma to undisc]n+ ,he4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,^w4 - ,page #ddc1 lesson ,mortification1 po9t ,i #c1 remove comma f he>t1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f come1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #ddd1 same lesson1 po9t ,v1 remove commas f disguis$1 & & man1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dde1 lesson ,new ,nature1 introduction1 remove comma f g>m5ts1 b2 add comma to ,s !2 remove comma f /ate1 b2 add comma to words he4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii1 remove commas f once1 b & possess$1 b2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #ddf1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f unsuit$1 &4 ,po9t ,,iv #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv #b1 remove comma f c\ntry1 &4 ,po9t ,,iv #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ,s\rce1 ,c5tre1 ,ideal1 & ,possession2 *ange ,he to he1 ref]r+ to ! believ]4 - ,page #ddg1 ,religion note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,*ri/ note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e1 remove commas f civ41 & & he>ts1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 - ,page #ddh1 same note1 po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f ,him1 &4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #ddi1 lesson ,ess5tials1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e & ,son4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dea1 lesson ,love1 introduction1 remove commas f romance1 & & g>m5t1 &4 ,po9t ,i1 remove comma f ,gho/1 &4 - ,page #deb1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv #b1 remove comma f *ang$1 if4 ,lesson ,rule1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dec1 same lesson1 same po9t1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f cross1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f ,*ri/1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 remove commas f games1 & & /adium1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 remove comma f duty1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 remove comma f temptation1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 remove comma f "r1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,^w2 add ,ps4 li4 #aj ref]5ce4 - ,page #ded1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,god's ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iv #b1 remove comma f body1 s2 apply ,,rc to ,_s4 ,po9t ,v1 *ange s9 to s9s & ll to all2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,peace note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,8 ,^w4 - ,page #dee1 lesson ,poetry1 introduction1 remove comma f fir/1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely & ,div9e ,^w4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,^w4 ,po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,^w1 ,^w1 & ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,^w1 ,^w1 ,div9ity1 & ,^w 7twice74 - ,page #def1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 remove comma f arrangem5t1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,^w 7twice74 ,aft] ! poem1 remove comma f dy+1 &4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e ,^w4 - ,page #deg1 fir/ note1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,second note1 add ,i4 be=e fir/ bold po9t & apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ,^w 7twice74 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,^w 7twice74 ,application 7,lessons71 ea* ( po9t #a & #b1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 - ,page #dfj1 lesson ,duties ( ,husb&s1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dfa1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 remove comma f supreme1 &4 - ,page #dfb1 lesson ,duties ( ,p>5ts1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 - ,page #dfc1 po9t ,,ii #b1 replace left s+le quote be=e ,le/ ) a left d\ble quote4 ,lesson ,duties ( ,ma/]s1 introduction1 remove comma f slav]y1 &4 - ,page #dfd1 same lesson1 po9t ,i1 add ,rev4 vii4 #ae & ,m>k x4 #de ref]5ces2 remove comma f s]vitude1 b4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 remove commas f slaves1 & & slav]y1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 add v]4 #bb ref]5ce2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 add he>tily into ! v]se #bc quotation2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 *ange ,he ha? done :at he c\ld to ,%e ha? done :at %e c\ld to mat* ,,kjv & add ,m>k xiv4 #h ref]5ce4 - ,page #dfe1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add #a ,pet4 i4 #d ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,v1 remove comma f light1 &4 ,po9t ,,vi #b1 add ,matt4 xxiii4 #h & ,matt4 xxv4 #dj ref]5ces4 - ,page #dff1 critical notes = *apt] iv41 v]se #c1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 - ,page #dfg1 lesson ,efficacy1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f petition]1 b2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i1 remove comma f make1 &4 - ,page #dfh1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add d\ble quotes ar\nd ! say+ ( an old writ] 7assum$ to f9i% ! p>agraph74 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 *ange once popul> m9i/] to once-popul> m9i/]4 ,po9t ,,iv #b1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 - ,! break betwe5 pages #dfh & #dfi is 9 ! ^w decl>ation3 decl>ation4 - ,page #dfi1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice71 ,div9e1 & ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iv #d1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7f\r times74 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dgj1 lesson ,wise1 introduction1 remove comma f life1 &4 ,po9t ,i #a1 add v]4 #e ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,_s4 ,po9t ,i #c1 remove comma f itself1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dga1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #d1 remove comma f eag]ness1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 remove comma f tongue1 &4 ,fir/ note1 add s5t5ce-end+ p]iod to po9t ,,iv4 - ,page #dgb1 ,tru? note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f religion1 b4 ,lesson ,side-lights1 introduction1 remove comma f epi/le1 &4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dgc1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 remove commas f ,paul1 & & cr[ds1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f ,ephesus1 &4 - ,page #dgd1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f ritual1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 add comma to ?us !y2 remove comma f ,*ri/1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 remove comma f pr(essors1 &4 - ,page #dge1 lesson ,model ,pa/or1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 remove commas f !m1 & & fai?1 b2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 aft] poem1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dgf1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dgg1 lesson ,greet+s1 introduction1 add ,prov4 x4 #g ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,i #a1 remove commas f travel1 & & man1 b4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e & ,gospel4 - ,page #dgh1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #a1 add #a ,cor4 xv4 #eh ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 remove comma f city1 &2 add comma to piety he2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f ,coloss1 &4 - ,page #dgi1 po9t ,,iv #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 remove comma f ,"l1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,luke note1 po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ,great ,physician4 ,m9i/ry note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dhj1 lesson ,f>ewell1 po9t ,i1 *ange mo to me4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 - ,page #dha1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,epi/le ,,to ,,! ,,!ssalonians4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,introduction4 ,!ssalonica & its ,*ur*4--,mo/ ( ! ,*ur*es ( ! ,new ,te/am5t belong$ to cities :i*1 if !y h n dropp$ out ( exi/5ce altoge!r1 are sc>cely recognisable to-day4 ,!ssalonica exi/s z a place ( consid]able comm]cial importance1 ) a population ( #gj1jjj1 "u ! %ort5$ =m ( ,saloniki4 ,x is situat$ at ! head ( ! ,!rmaic ,gulf1 s call$ f ! anci5t "n ( ! t[n :i* rises l an amphi!atre above its blue wat]s4 ,!rma is ! "n by :i* ! t[n comes into hi/ory1 ! w>m m9]al spr+s ( ! neighb\rhood orig9at+ ! appropriate designation4 ,cass&]1 son-9-law ( ,philip ( ,mac$on1 gave to ! city ! "n ( 8 wife1 ,!ssalonica4 ,its position br\ght comm]ce bo? by sea & l&1 =1 9 addition to its natural h>b\r1 ! ,via ,egnatia1 l a great art]y1 drove its /ream ( traffic ?r\gh ! t[n4 ,trade br\ght ri*es1 & ri*es luxuri\s liv+ & lic5ti\sness4 ,b if s9 ab\nd$1 s did ! grace :i* s5t ! h]alds ( deliv]ance f s9 9 ! p]sons ( ,/4 ,paul & ,silas1 fre% f _! t]rible beat+ & ! dungeon ( ,philippi1 & ,timo?y1 ! ev]-valu$ fri5d ( ,/4 ,paul4 ,jews 7 9 ,!ssalonica 9 great] =ce ?an 9 ,philippi2 & ,/4 ,paul1 p]haps n ) any great hope ( success among/ ! adh]5ts ( ! religion 9 :i* he _h be5 tra9$1 b accord+ to 8 con/ant rule1 w5t fir/ to ! synagogue1 hop+ t1 z else:]e1 dev\t s\ls n cont5t ) ! mat]ialism & a!ism ( _! day might be among/ ^? :o 7 drawn t[>ds ! fai? ( ,israel4 ,s at lea/ x prov$1 & _! acceptance ( ! message ( ! ,gospel 0 ! signal = ! outbreak ( ,jewi% hatr$ :i* set on ! canaille ( ! city ) a cry ( revolution & high treason4 ,amid/ su* bir?-?roes ! second ,*ur* 9 ,europe came into be+4 ,/4 ,paul's cont9uance 9 ! city might only h provok$ murd]1 s1 leav+ ! infant ,*ur* to "o :o w\ld naturally c>e = x1 he made 8 way to ,b]a4 ,occasion & design ( ! epi/le4--,) eag] impati5ce ! apo/le w\ld wait = ! mess5g] ) tid+s ( ! ,mac$onian ,*ur*es4 ,! writ] ( ! ,prov]bs lik5$ good news f a f> c\ntry to cold wat]s to a ?ir/y s\l2 s ,/4 ,paul says to ^! ,!ssalonians3 ,n[ :5 ,timo?y came f y unto u1 & br\ght u good tid+s ( y\r fai? & *>ity1 4 4 4 we 7 com=t$ ov] y 9 all our affliction & di/ress by y\r fai?3 = n[ we live1 if ye /& fa/ 9 ! ,"l 7#a ,!ss4 iii4 #f-h74 ,timo?y _h br\ght ^w ( _! fidelity2 b he _h also to in=m ! apo/le ( ! p]secutions !y _h to endure1 & also ( ! tr\bl$ m9ds ( "s ( ! ,*ri/ian bro!rhood ov] ! condition ( _! dead1 & _! relation%ip to ! ,"l :om !y daily expect$4 ,s ,/4 ,paul s5ds !m ^w by ?is fir/ lett] ( 8 e>ne/ long+ to see !m aga91 & ( h[ he _h (t5 purpos$ to d s1 b _h be5 ?w>t$4 ,p]haps !re are ref]5ces 9 ! epi/le to ! asp]sions on ! "* ( ,paul2 & 9 o!r ways ! epi/le is meant to d :at ,paul1 n[ t 8 mission>y field _h become s ext5d$1 c\ld n d 9 p]son4 ,cont5ts ( ! epi/le4 i4 #a4 ,salutation4 #b-aj4 ,?anksgiv+ = reception & diffusion ( ! ,gospel4 ii4 #a-ab4 ,appeal to _! k ( :at ,paul's m9i/ry _h be54 #ac-af4 ,?anksgiv+ = fidelity "u ! /ra9 ( ,jewi% ho/ility4 #ag--;iii4 #ac4 ,baffl$ purposes result+ 9 ! despat* ( ,timo?y1 & ! outbur/ ( joy = ! good news ) :i* he return$4 iv4 #a-ab4 ,w>n+ aga9/ lu/ful inju/ice1 & exhortation to a fur!r developm5t ( bro!rly love4 #ac--v4 #aa4 ,! ,second ,adv5t 9 its relation to ^? :o already slept4 #ab-bd4 ,e?ics ( ,*ur*-life & p]sonal life4 #be-bh4 ,conclusion4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,paul1 & ,sylvanus1 & ,timo!us4--,z to ,paul1 x may be not$ t he does n m5tion 8 (fice4 ,x 0 l>gely ow+ to ! asp]sions ( o!rs t he came1 lat]1 to magnify 8 (fice4 ,sylvanus is ! fell[-help] & fell[-suff]] ( ! apo/le1 bett] kn[n to ,new ,te/am5t read]s by ! %ort5$ =m ( 8 "n--,silas4 ,t he 0 a ,jew appe>s f ,acts xv41 b1 l ,paul1 able to claim ! privilege ( ,roman citiz5%ip 7,acts xvi474 ,timo!us is ! valuable & de> companion ( ,/4 ,paul4 ,twelve or f\rte5 ye>s lat] he is said to be /ill "y 7#a ,tim4 iv4 #ab74 ,he1 too1 is only p>tly a ,jew 7,acts xvi4 #c74 ,grace be unto y1 & peace4--,! m5 :o are by bir? & tra9+ divid$ betwe5 ,jew & ,g5tile1 salute bo?4 ,x is n less true ( ! ,gospel ?an ! law t x speaks ! language ( ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,all t grace c\ld mean to ! ,greek1 or peace to ! ,hebrew1 met 9 ,him ^: title 0 writt5 above ! cross 9 ,hebrew & ,greek & ,lat94 ,v]4 #c4 ,"w ( fai?1 & lab\r ( love1 & pati5ce ( hope4--,! fam\s ?ree si/]-graces famili> to u f ,/4 ,paul's o!r lett]s4 ,z ,b5gel says1 !y are ,summa ,*ri/ianismi4 ,/4 ,james1 "o ?9ks1 w\ld h lik$ ! expression1 "w ( fai? 7,jas4 ii4 #ad-bf74 ,b if fai? works1 love _c be outdone 7#a ,cor4 xiii4 #ac71 & toils ) /r5u\s endeav\r2 :il/ hope--a faculty flighty en\gh ) "s--"h pati5tly endures1 press+ on & be>+ up4 ,v]4 #d4 ,y\r election4--,god is said to pick out1 n = any inh]5t qualities1 c]ta9 p]sons = purposes ( ,8 own4 ,! same idea is 9 ! ^w sa9ts1 z ^? :om ,god has sep>at$ f a godless _w & made !m de> to ,himself4 ,v]4 #e4 ,our gospel4--,! good news :i* we proclaim$2 s :5 ,/4 ,paul 9 ,rom4 ii4 #af calls x my gospel4 ,9 ^w 4 4 4 9 p[]4--,! anti!sis is sometimes betwe5 ! ^w or decl>ation & ! reality2 "h p]haps we h an advance on t4 ,n only 0 x a ^w ! cont5ts ( :i* 7 really tru?1 b efficaci\s too4 ,9 mu* assurance4--,r4,v4 m>g91 9 mu* fulness4 ,! p[] is 9 ! ,gospel prea*$1 ! fulfilm5t 9 ! he>]s1 & ! ,holy ,_s above & )9 !m inspires bo? 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #f4 ,foll[]s ( u & ( ! ,"l4--,r4,v4 imitators4 ,/4 ,paul begs 8 ,cor9?ian read]s to imitate him1 ev5 z he imitates ,*ri/4 ,! same ?\ght is impli$ "h3 ,we are walk+ aft] ,*ri/2 walk aft] u1 & y w foll[ ,him4 ,) joy ( ! ,holy ,gho/4--,n only 0 ! ^w prea*$ 9 ! ,holy ,gho/ 7v]4 #e71 b x 0 eag]ly welcom$ by he>ts made ready by ! ,holy ,gho/--z ,/4 ,paul said to ! ,cor9?ians1 ,s we prea*1 s ye believ$4 ,v]4 #g4 ,s t ye 7 ensamples4--,r4,v4 foll[s ! s+ul>4 ,! orig9al ^w is t f :i* we get our type4 ,! image left on a co9 by /amp+ is a type4 ,*ildr5 are said to be types ( _! p>5ts4 ,s ^! ,!ssalonians 7 cle>ly /amp$ z *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,v]4 #h4 ,= f y s\nd$ out ! ^w ( ! ,"l4--,! ,^w did n orig9ate among/ ! ,!ssalonians4 ,!y _h b tak5 up ! s\nd & s5t x r++ on to o!rs 9 ! regions f>!r remov$4 ,!y _h e*o$ out ! ,^w1 says ,/4 ,paul4 ,9 e place4--,or z we may say1 ,ev]ybody is talk+ ab\t ! matt]4 ,v]4 #i4 ,:at mann] ( ent]+ 94--,9 ,acts xvii4 we h an acc\nt ( h[ ! ,jews in/igat$ m5 ev] ready = a brawl to br+ a *>ge ( high treason--! mo/ likely way ( giv+ ! quietus to ! di/urb]s ( anci5t traditions1 ,paul & ,silas4 ,to s]ve ! liv+ & true ,god4--,! ,!ssalonians _h n be5 deliv]$ f ! bondage ( fe> t !y might lead lives irresponsible4 ,get a new ma/]1 !n be a new man4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,& to wait = ,8 ,son4--,! comp\nd ^w = wait is only f\nd "h 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,! idea may be comp>$ ) our ,"l's figure ( ! bonds]vants wait+ ) lights & ready = s]vice on _! "l's return 7,luke xii4 #ce-dj74 ,jesus1 :i* deliv]$ u f ! wra? to come4--,r4,v4 deliv]e?4 ,! wra? to come reveal$ f heav5 aga9/ all ungodl9ess & unrighte\sness ( m5 7,rom4 i4 #ah7 is ! p5alty ?reat5$ aga9/ s9 p]si/$ 94 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #a4 ,phases ( ,apo/olic ,greet+4 ,!re is an int]e/ ab\t ?is epi/le z ! fir/ 9 ! magnific5t s]ies ( inspir$ writ+s :i* be> ! "n ( ,paul4 ,?is 0 ! beg9n+ ( 8 /r5g?1 ! excell5cy ( dignity & p[]4 ,! lab\rs ( ! apo/le & 8 co-help]s 9 ! ent]pris+ & popul\s city ( ,!ssalonica1 not)/&+ ! angrie/ opposition1 7 cr[n$ ) success4 ,! /]n prejudice ( ! ,jew 0 assail$ & conqu]$1 ! subtle philosophis+ ( ! ,grecian track$ & expos$4 ,! tru? 0 eag]ly embrac$2 & z sunbeams /ream+ ?r\gh mi/ r5d] x transp>5t1 s did ! light ( ! ,gospel br+ out 9 cle>ness & beauty ! "* ( ! ,!ssalonian citiz5s1 :i* _h be5 hi!rto %r\d$ 9 ! d>k %ad[s ( sup]/ition4 ,i4 ,?is greet+ is h>moni\s 9 its outfl[4--,paul1 ?\gh ! only apo/le ( ! ?ree1 did n 9 ?is in/ance assume ! title or display any sup]iority ei!r ( (fice or p[]4 ,silvanus & ,timo!us _h be5 own$ ( ,god1 equally ) himself1 9 plant+ ! ,!ssalonian ,*ur*1 & 7 held 9 high e/eem among ! conv]ts4 ,ea* man _h 8 di/9ctive individuality1 v>i$ tal5ts1 & special mode ( work+2 b !re 0 an emphatic unity ( purpose 9 br++ ab\t results4 ,!y rejoic$ toge!r 9 witness+ ! inception1 confirmation1 & prosp]ity ( ! ,*ur*1 & :5 abs5t unit$ 9 s5d+ a f]v5t1 h>moni\s greet+4 ,?is h>mony ( feel+ is traceable ?r\gh\t bo? epi/les 9 ! preval5t use ( ! fir/-p]son plural4 ,! association ( ,silvanus & ,timo!us ) ! apo/le 9 ?is greet+ also indicat$ _! p]fect accord ) him 9 ! ,div9e "* ( ! doctr9es he decl>$4 ,z m5 d[]$ ) ! miracul\s faculty ( spiritual disc]nm5t1 !y c\ld te/ify t ev]y?+ conta9$ 9 ! epi/le 0 dictat$ by ! ,_s ( ,god & wor?y ( univ]sal evid5ce4 ,n t ! p]sonal peculi>ities ( any man give additional value to ! doctr9e4 ,tru? is va/] ?an ! individual1 :atev] gifts he possesses or lacks4 ,! wat] ( life is z sweet & refre%+ :e!r sipp$ f ! rude/ e>!n vessel or f ! goblet ( ri*ly emboss$ gold4 ,:at a sugge/ive lesson ( confid5ce & unity 0 taught ! ,!ssalonians by ! h>moni\s example ( _! tea*]s6 ,,ii4 ,?is greet+ recognises ! ,*ur*'s sublime orig94--,x is address$ unto ! ,*ur* :i* is 9 ,god ! ,fa!r & 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 #a4 ,! ,*ur* is ,div9ely f\nd$4--,! preposition 9 d5otes ! mo/ intimate union ) ,god1 & is ( simil> significance z 9 ! compreh5sive pray] ( ,jesus3 ,z ,?\1 ,fa!r1 art 9 ,me1 & ,i 9 ,!e1 t !y also may be "o 9 ,u 7,john xvii4 #ba74 ,! ,*ur* re/s1 n on any sac]dotal au?ority or human organisation1 ?\gh _m h lab\r$ ?us to n>r[ its limits & def9e its "*2 x dep5ds = its orig91 life1 & p]petuity on union ) ! ,deity4 ,x is bas$ on ! ,div9e love1 fo/]$ by ! ,div9e ,_s1 %ield$ by ,omnipot5ce1 & illum9$ & adorn$ by ! ,div9e glory4 ,x exi/s = purely spiritual purposes1 is ! deposit>y ( he reveal$ ,^w1 ! *annel ( ,div9e communication to man1 ! sanctu>y ( salvation4 #b4 ,! ,*ur* is ,div9ely su/a9$4--,f\nd$ 9 ,god1 x is e mom5t su/a9$ by ,him4 ,?us ! ,*ur* survives ! mightie/ opposition1 ! fret & we> ( p]petual *ange4 ,x is n w$d$ to any locality "u heav54 ,places once fam\s = ! simplicity & p[] ( _! ,*ur*-life h become notori\sly vile or sunk into utt] obscurity4 ,be!l1 once be>+ ! hall[$ "n ,h\se ( ,god1 "u ! idolatr\s rule ( ,j]oboam became corrupt$ into ,be?hav51 ,h\se ( ,iniquity4 ,j]usalem1 ! praise ( ! :ole e>?1 0 once ! *os5 habitation ( ,jehovah2 n[ x is a heap ( ru9s1 its temple & wor%ip de/roy$1 & its p scatt]$1 )\t k+1 prophet1 or lead]4 ,! light t %[n s full & cle> f ! sev5 celebrat$ ,asiatic ,*ur*es grew dim & w5t out1 & t region is n[ wrapp$ 9 ! d>kness ( idolatry4 ,& ,!ssalonica1 r5[n$ z a patt]n ( ,*ri/ian purity & zeal1 n[ langui%es "u its mod]n "n ( ,saloniki1 a victim ( ,turki% despotism1 & pr(ess+ a spuri\s religion ! fir/ f\nd]s ( ! ,*ur* !re1 c\ld !y revisit ! spot1 w\ld c]ta9ly repudiate4 ,b ! true ,*ur* lives1 gr[s1 & triumphs4 ,,iii4 ,?is greet+ supplicates ! be/[al ( ! highe/ bless+s4--#a4 ,grace4 ,! s\rce ( all temporal good--life1 heal?1 su/5ance1 prosp]ity1 enjoym5t2 & ( all spiritual b5efits--p>don = ! guilty1 re/ = ! tr\bl$ _s1 guidance = ! d\bt+ & p]plex$1 /r5g? = ! feeble1 deliv]ance = ! tempt$1 purity = ! pollut$1 victory & felicity = ! fai?ful4 ,! g5]osity ( ,god kn[s no /9t4 ,a c]ta9 mon>* once ?rew op5 8 p>ks & g>d5s to ! public dur+ ! summ] mon?s4 ,! royal g>d5] f9d+ x tr\blesome1 compla9$ to 8 ,maje/y t ! visitors pluck$ ! fl[]s4 ,:at1 said ! k+-he>t$ k+1 are my p fond ( fl[]s8 ,!n plant "s m6 ,s1 our heav5ly ,k+ ) lavi% h& scatt]s on our daily pa? ! fl[]s ( bless+1 & z fa/ z we c ga!r !m1 9 spite ( ! grudg+1 *urli% _w1 m are suppli$4 #b4 ,peace4--,a bless+ inclusive ( all ! happ9ess result+ f a p>ticipation 9 ! ,div9e fav\r4 ,peace ) ,god1 ) :om s9 has plac$ u 9 antagonism1 & to :om we are reconcil$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o ha? aboli%$ 9 ,8 fle% ! enmity1 s mak+ peace 7,eph4 ii4 #ae74 ,peace ( consci5ce1 a p]sonal bless+ conf]r$ on him :o believes 9 ,jesus4 ,peace "o ) ano!r--peace 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,9 ! conclud+ c\nsels ( ?is epi/le ! writ] impressively insi/s1 ,be at peace among y\rselves4 ,! value ( ?is bless+ to any ,*ri/ian community _c be exagg]at$4 ,a s+le false semitone conv]ts ! mo/ exquisite music into discord4 #c4 ,! s\rce ( all ! bless+s desir$4--,f ,god our ,fa!r & ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! ,jew 9 8 mo/ g5]\s greet+ c\ld only say1 ,god be graci\s unto y1 & rememb] ,8 cov5ant2 b ! ,*ri/ian hon\rs ! ,son ev5 z he hon\rs ! ,fa!r4 ,! ,fa!r's love & ! ,son's "w are ! sole s\rce & cause ( e ,*ri/ian bless+4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,le>n ! fre5ess & fulness ( ! ,gospel4 ,x conta9s & (f]s all ! bless+s t c enri* & ennoble man4 ,x ne$s b ! will+ he>t to make !m 8 own4 ,he may ga!r wisdom f ! ,ea/]n prov]b1 & 9 a high] s5se ?an fir/ int5d$1 ,hold all ! skirts ( ?y mantle ext5d$ :5 heav5 is ra9+ gold4 #b4 ,le>n ! _s we %\ld cultivate t[>ds o!rs4--,a _s ( g5u9e ,*ri/ian b5evol5ce & sympa?y4 ,we c supplicate = o!rs no high] good ?an grace & peace4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,apo/olic ,introduction to ! ,epi/le4 ,i4 ,! p]sons s5d+ are m5tion$4--,paul1 ,silvanus1 & ,timo!us4 #a4 ,paul is n "h call$ an apo/le1 because 8 apo/le%ip 0 grant$4 #b4 ,silvanus & ,timo!us _h assi/$ 9 plant+ & wat]+ ?is ,*ur*4 ,,ii4 ,! p]sons address$ are introduc$ & describ$4--#a4 ,! epi/le 0 address$ to believ]s4 #b4 ,! ,*ur* is pres5t$ 9 an int]e/+ po9t ( view 7,john xvii4 #bj74 ,! ,fa!r & ! ,m$iator are "o 9 r$emption2 into ?is union ! ,*ur* is receiv$4 #a4 ,! bless+s desir$ are grace & peace4 ,sov]eign m]cy & fav\r & reconciliation4 #b4 ,^! are m5tion$ 9 _! prop] ord] ( "t1 ( cause & effect4 #c4 ,^! are trac$ to _! prop] s\rce4 ,! ,fa!r--! ,godhead2 ! ,son--all fulness4--,/ew>t4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #b-d4 ,m9i/]ial ,?anksgiv+4 ,gratitude = ! heal?y1 fl\ri%+ /ate ( ! ,!ssalonian ,*ur* is a m>k$ feature 9 bo? epi/les & is frequ5tly express$4 ,! apo/le left ! "y conv]ts 9 a critical condition1 & :5 he he>d f ,timo?y a fav\rable acc\nt ( _! /eadfa/ness & gr[? 9 grace1 l a true m9i/] ( ,*ri/ he gave ,god ?anks4 ,i4 ,m9i/]ial ?anksgiv+ is expansive 9 its "*4--,we give ?anks always = y all 7v]4 #b74 ,x is our duty1 & acceptable to ,god1 to be grateful = p]sonal b5efits2 b x displays a broad]1 nobl] g5]osity :5 we express ?anksgiv+ on behalf ( o!rs4 ,x is ,*ri/-l3 ,he ?ank$ ,god ! ,fa!r = reveal+ ! ?+s ( ,8 k+dom unto babes4 ,! apo/le ?ank$ ,god3-- #a4 ,because ( _! "w ( fai?4--,rememb]+ )\t ceas+ y\r "w ( fai? 7v]4 #c74 ,fai? is itself a "w4 ,x is ! eye & h& ( ! s\l1 by :i* ! s9n] sees1 & lays hold on ,*ri/ = salvation4 ,man meets ) opposition 9 its ex]cise2 he has to fight aga9/ ! fai?-/ifl+ p[] ( s9 9 himself & 9 ! _w4 ,fai? is also ! cause ( "w4 ,x is ! propell+ & su/a9+ motive 9 all ,*ri/ian toil4 ,fai? )\t works is dead 7,james ii4 #bf74 #b4 ,because ( _! lab\r ( love4--,! /r5g? ( love is te/$ by its lab\r2 we %[ our love to ,*ri/ by :at we d = ,him4 ,love int5sifies e faculty1 moves to b5evol5t ex]tion1 & makes ev5 drudg]y an enjoym5t4 ,love leads u to attempt "w f :i* we w\ld once h %runk 9 dismay4 #c4 ,because ( _! pati5t hope4--,_! hope ( salvation 9 ,*ri/ 0 sev]ely tri$ by affliction1 p]secutions1 & numb]less temptations1 b 0 n qu5*$4 ,x is h>d to hope on 9 ! mid/ ( disc\ragem5t4 ,x 0 s ) ,joseph is prison1 ) ,david 9 ! m\nta9s ( ,judah1 ) ! ,jews 9 ,*aldea4 ,b ! grace ( pati5ce gives con/ancy & p]sev]ance to our hope4 ,! apo/le rejoic$ 9 ! m>k$ s9c]ity ( _! fai?1 love1 & hope1 :i* he ackn[l$g$ to be 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 ! sight ( ,god & our ,fa!r4 ,^! virtues are d]iv$ alone f ,*ri/1 & _! ex]cise ,god witnesses & approves4 ,?+s are 9 reality :at !y are 9 ,god's sight4 ,8 e/imate is infallible4 #d4 ,because assur$ ( _! election4--,kn[+1 bre?r5 belov$ ( ,god1 y\r election 7v]4 #d74 ,/4 ,paul "h means only to %[ h[ he1 f ! way 9 :i* ! ,_s op]at$ 9 him at a c]ta9 place1 drew a conclusion z to ! disposition ( ! p]sons !re4 ,:]e x manife/$ itself p[]fully1 argu$ he1 !re mu/ be elect2 :]e ! contr>y 0 ! case1 he conclud$ ! contr>y 7,ol%aus574 ,election is ! judgm5t ( ,div9e grace1 exempt+ 9 ,*ri/ f ! common de/ruction ( m5 ^? :o accept _! call+ by fai?4 ,e "o :o is call$ is elect$ f ! fir/ mom5t ( 8 fai?1 & s long z he cont9ues 9 8 call+ & fai? he cont9ues to be elect$2 if at any "t he loses call+ & fai? he ceases to be elect$ 7,b5gel74 ,obs]ve ! con/ancy ( ?is ?anksgiv+ _s--,we give ?anks always = y all4 ,z !y rememb]$ )\t ceas+ ! g5u9e evid5ces ( _! conv]sion1 s did !y assidu\sly ?ank ,god4 ,!re is always some?+ to ?ank ,god = if we w b see x4 ,,ii4 ,m9i/]ial ?anksgiv+ evokes a _s ( practical devotion4--,mak+ m5tion ( y 9 our pray]s 7v]4 #b74 ,! int]e/ 9 8 conv]ts ( ! successful work] is ke5ly ar\s$2 he is anxi\s ! "w %\ld be p]man5t1 & resorts to pray] z ! effectual means4 ,pray] = o!rs b5efits ! suppliant4 ,:5 ! ,*ur* pray$1 n only 0 ,pet] lib]at$ f prison1 b ! fai? ( ! memb]s 0 embold5$4 ,gratitude is ev] a p[]ful inc5tive to pray]4 ,x p5etrates ! s\l ) a consci\s dep5d5ce on ,god & prompts ! cry = necess>y help4 ,!re is no true pray] )\t ?anksgiv+4 ,,iii4 ,m9i/]ial ?anksgiv+ is r5d]$ to ! great ,giv] ( all good4--,we give ?anks to ,god 7v]4 #b74 ,god is ! ,au?or ( true success4 ,9 va9 we lab\r :]e ,8 bless+ is )held4 ,paul 0 n equally successful 9 o!r places z 9 ,!ssalonica4 ,9 ,damascus1 :]e he fir/ bore te/imony = ,*ri/1 ! gov]nor "u ,k+ ,aretas plann$ 8 capture1 & he b n>r[ly escap$4 ,at ,ly/ra ! apo/le 0 viol5tly /on$ & dragg$ out ( ! t[n z "o dead4 ,b at ,!ssalonica1 not)/&+ opposition1 ! ,gospel laid firm hold ( ! he>ts ( m51 & believ]s 7 multipli$4 ,! highe/ k9d ( success 9 spiritual "w mu/ ev] come f above4 ,l ,paul1 we %\ld be c>eful con/antly to ackn[l$ge & ?ank ,god z ! active s\rce ( all prosp]ity4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,!re is mu* 9 ! "w ( ! m9i/] to te/ 8 pati5ce & fai?4 #b4 ,! true m9i/] gratefully traces all success directly to ,god4 #c4 ,a ?ankful _s prompts ! m9i/] to increas$ ,*ri/ian ent]prise4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #b4 ,?anksgiv+ & ,pray]4 ,i4 ,! apo/le _h ! burd5 ( all ! ,*ur*es & _! individual memb]s4 ,,ii4 ,! effect ( ! remembrance on himself4--#a4 ,he gives ?anks4 ,!y 7 ! seals ( 8 m9i/ry1 ! recipi5ts ( ! grace ( ,god1 ! e>ne/ ( a m abundant h>ve/4 #b4 ,he prays4--,!y _h n fully atta9$4 ,!y 7 9 dang]4 ,none tru/s less to human means ?an ! mo/ ri*ly qualifi$4--,/ew>t4 ,v]4 #c4 ,grace & ,good ,works4 ,i4 ,all inw>d graces ought to bloom into active goodness4--#a4 ,fai? is to "w4 #b4 ,love is to lab\r4 #c4 ,hope is to endure4 ,,ii4 ,all active goodness mu/ be root$ 9 "s inw>d grace4--#a4 ,! root ( "w is fai?4 #b4 ,! spr+ ( lab\r is 9 love4 #c4 ,we ne$ to refre% ourselves by a p]petual onw>d glance1 a confid5t anticipation ( ! com+ triumph4--,local ,prea*]'s ,treasury4 ,v]4 #d4 ,election ( ,god4 ,i4 ,!re is an et]nal election4 ,,ii4 ,:i* comes out 9 ! election made 9 "t4 ,,iii4 ,let u rejoice 9 x1 = ap>t f x none w\ld be sav$4--,/ew>t4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #e4 ,! ,gospel 9 ,^w & 9 ,p[]4 ,y h pass$ ?r\gh a bleak1 b>r5 moorl&1 :]e ! soil seem$ s[n ) /ones & disfigur$ ) /umps ( trees1 ! only signs ( vegetable life 7 scatt]$ pat*es ( hea!r & fl[]less li*54 ,aft] a :ile1 y h aga9 trav]s$ ! same region1 & obs]v$ fields ( gra9 rip5+ = ! h>ve/1 & budd+ sapl+s giv+ promise ( ! future =e/4 ,:5ce ! trans=mation8 ,! cultivator has be5 at "w4 ,n less app>5t 0 ! *ange effect$ 9 ,!ssalonica by ! dilig5t toil & fai?ful prea*+ ( ! apo/les4 ,we h "h two prom95t features 9 ! successful decl>ation ( ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,! ,gospel 9 ^w4--,our gospel came unto y 9 ^w4 ,9 ! hi/ory ( ! introduction ( ! ,gospel into ,!ssalonica 7,acts xvii47 we le>n ! lead+ !mes ( apo/olic prea*+4 ,paul 4 4 4 reason$ ) !m out ( ! ,scriptures1 op5+ & alleg+1 t ,*ri/ mu/ ne$s h suff]$1 & ris5 aga9 f ! dead2 & t ?is ,jesus1 :om ,i prea* unto y1 is ,*ri/ 7v]s4 #b1 #c74 ,x is wor?y ( note t ! inspir$ apo/le gr\nd$ 8 disc\rse on ! ,holy ,scriptures4 ,ev5 he did n feel himself free f _! sacr$ bonds4 ,! apo/le's prea*+ embrac$ ?ree lead+ topics3-- #a4 ,he demon/rates t ! prea*$ ,messiah 0 to be a suff]+ ,messiah4--,! m9d ( ! ,jewi% p 0 s daz$ ) ! spl5did prophecies ( ! regal magnific5ce & dom9ion ( ,jesus1 t !y ov]look$ ! pa9ful /eps by :i* alone ,he 0 to climb to ?is imp]ial greatness3 ! /eps ( suff]+ t bore melan*oly evid5ce ( ! load ( angui% "u :i* ! _w's ,r$eem] /agg]$--/eps crimson$ ) ! blood ( ! sacr$ ,victim4 ,out ( _! ,scriptures he prov$ t ! only ,messiah ref]r$ to !re 0 to be a ,man ( sorr[s 7,isa4 liii4 #c74 #b4 ,he demon/rates t ! ,messiah :o 0 ?us to suff] & die 0 to rise aga94--,?is decl>$ ! ,div9e dignity ( ,8 p]son1 & 0 ! pl$ge ( ! future success & et]nal /ability ( ,8 r$eem+ "w4 #c4 ,he insi/$ t ! ,jesus :o ?us suff]$1 di$1 & rose aga9 0 none o!r ?an ! id5tical ,messiah promis$ 9 _! ,scriptures4--,! gr& topic ( apo/olic prea*+ mu/ be ! /aple !me ( ! pulpit to-day--,,jesus ,,*ri/3 ,*ri/ suff]+1 ,*ri/ crucifi$1 ,*ri/ ris51 ,*ri/ regnant & triumphant4 ,:5 ,john ,huss 0 9 prison at ,con/ance = ! ,gospel's sake1 he dreamt t 8 *apel at ,prague 0 brok5 into & all ! pictures ( ,*ri/ on ! walls de/roy$4 ,b imm$iately he beheld sev]al pa9t]s 9 ! *apel1 :o drew a great] numb] ( pictures1 & m exquisitely beautiful ?an ^? t _h p]i%$4 ,:ile gaz+ on ^! ) rapture1 ! sanctu>y sudd5ly fill$ ) 8 belov$ congregation1 & ! pa9t]s1 address+ !m1 said1 ,n[1 let ! bi%ops & prie/s come & de/roy ^! pictures6 ,! p %\t$ = joy4 ,huss he>tily jo9$ !m1 & amid ! acclamation awoke4 ,s mod]n unbeliev]s may try to expunge ! pictures ( ,*ri/ famili> to ! m9d = g5]ations1 & to "s ext5t !y may succe$4 ,b ! ,div9e ,arti/1 ) grav+-tool ( ,gospel ,^w1 w trace on ! tablet ( ! s\l an image m beautiful & endur+ ?an t :i* has be5 de/roy$2 & by-&-by a univ]se ( wor%ipp]s %all rejoice ) ?und]+ acclaim1 :ile recognis+ 9 ea* o!r ! reproduction ( ! image ( ,him ^: visage 0 once m>r$ m ?an any man's1 b ^: face n[ gleams ) cele/ial beauty & is radiant ) ! lu/re ( _m cr[ns4 ,,ii4 ,! ,gospel 9 p[]4--,n 9 ^w only1 b also 9 p[]4 #a4 ,9 ! ex]cise ( miracul\s p[]4--,! apo/les 7 specially inve/$ ) ?is p[]1 & us$ x 9 sub/antiat+ ! great facts ( ! ,gospel4 #b4 ,9 ! ,holy ,gho/4--,n only 9 ,8 miracul\s manife/ations necess>y 9 t age1 b 9 ! ord9>y ex]cise ( ,8 p[]1 z cont9u$ d[n to ! pres5t day--enlight5+1 conv9c+1 r5ew+4 #c4 ,) mu* assurance4--,lit]ally1 ) full assurance1 & mu* ( x4 --full conviction--is f a ^w t means to fill up1 & is us$ to d5ote ! hurry+ %ip on h] c>e]1 ) all h] sails spread & fill$ ) ! w9d4 ,s ! s\l1 fill$ ) ! full conviction ( tru?1 is urg$ to a c\rse ( conduct 9 h>mony ) t conviction4 #d4 ,an assurance en=c$ by high integrity ( "*4--,z ye "k :at mann] ( m5 we 7 among y1 = y\r sake4 ,_! e>ne/ lab\rs & upright lives %[$ !y 7 m5 mov$ by pr(\nd conviction--a bl5d+ ( evid5ce t is n less pot5t 9 ^! days4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,to receive ! ,gospel 9 ^w only is disa/r\s4--,9 a c]ta9 m\nta9\s region "u ! tropics ! /illness ( night is sometimes brok5 by a l\d1 %>p report1 l ! crack ( a rifle4 ,:at causes ?is /range1 al>m+ s\nd8 ,x is ! splitt+ ( rocks *>g$ ) ! int5se heat ( ! tropical sun4 ,day by day ! sun ?r[s d[n its r$-hot rays ( fire1 & bit by bit ! rock1 z x cools1 is riv5 & crumbles into ru94 ,s is x ) ! m]e he>] ( ! ,^w4 ,! ,gospel p\rs ^u him its light & heat1 & 8 he>t1 h>d5$ ) long & repeat$ resi/ance1 becomes damag$ by t :i* is int5d$ to bett] x4 #b4 ,! ,gospel mu/ be receiv$ 9 p[]4--,:at is want$ is /rong1 deep fai?-compell+ conviction--conviction ( ! awful tru? & sav+ p[] ( ! ,gospel4 ,to be a mighty =ce1 man mu/ h cle>1 solid1 all-p[]ful convictions4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,v]4 #e4 ,! ,mann] 9 :i* ! ,gospel comes to ! ,believ+ ,s\l4 ,i4 ,! fir/ is negative4--,! ,gospel came n 9 ^w only4 ,?is description embraces v>i\s classes ( p]sons4 #a4 ,su* z he> ! ,gospel habitually )\t und]/&+ x4 #b4 ,su* z p>tially und]/& ! ,gospel )\t feel+ its sanctify+ influ5ce4 #c4 ,su* z are affect$ by x only = a limit$ "t4 ,,ii4 ,9 contradi/9ction to su*1 ! ,gospel came to ! believ+ ,!ssalonians 9 p[]4--#a4 ,p[] ov] ! und]/&+4 #b4 ,p[] ov] ! consci5ce4 #c4 ,p[] ov] ! he>t4 #d4 ,p[] ov] ! life4 ,,iii4 ,9 ! ,holy ,gho/4--,expla9s ! =m]4 #a4 ,! message 0 t ( ! ,_s4 #b4 ,! apo/les 7 fill$ ) ! ,_s4 #c4 ,signs & miracul\s pro(s 7 furni%$ by ! ,_s4 #d4 ,an entrance = ! ,^w 0 procur$ by ! ,_s4 ,,iv4 ,9 mu* assurance4--#a4 ,fulness ( appreh5sion4 #b4 ,fulness ( belief--! result4 #c4 ,fulness ( consequ5t hope4--,/ew>t4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #f-h4 ,! ,practical ,result ( a ,true ,reception ( ! ,gospel4 ,*ri/ianity trans=ms man1 fills ! m9d ) pure & l(ty ?\ghts1 turns ! curr5t ( 8 feel+s into ! "r *annel1 makes ! s\l lum9\s ) ev]-bright5+ hopes1 & transfigures 8 s9-/rick5 nature into a semblance ( ! dignity1 beauty1 & p]fection ( ! ,div9e4 ,obs]ve its influ5ce on ! mix$ population ( ,!ssalonica4 ,i4 ,! true reception ( ! ,gospel4--,hav+ receiv$ ! ^w 9 mu* affliction1 ) joy ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 7v]4 #f74 ,! ,^w may fall on ! e> l a sweet /ra9 ( music1 & *>m ! s\l ) tempor>y rapture1 may ent] ! und]/&+ z a cle>ly appreh5d$ tru?1 may captivate ! affections1 & travel ?r\gh ! :ole sph]e ( emotion on a ?rill ( ec/asy2 b unless x be embrac$ by ! he>t & consci5ce1 ) ! aid ( ! ,holy ,_s1 x is p[]less 9 spiritual re=mation4 ,two opposite1 b (t5 /rangely bl5d$1 emotions--sorr[ & joy--7 ex]cis$ 9 ! reception ( ! ,gospel by ! ,!ssalonians4 #a4 ,!y receiv$ ! ,^w 9 sorr[4--,9 mu* affliction4 ,amid ! tumult & p]secution ( ! citiz5s 7,acts xvii4 #e-i74 ,pr9cipally1 sorr[ on acc\nt ( s91 & because ( _! prolong$ rejection ( ,*ri/ & ob/9ate disob$i5ce4 #b4 ,!y receiv$ ! ,^w ) joy4--,) joy ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,!y realis$ ! joy ( consci\s =giv5ess & acceptance ) ,god4 ,! s9less angels1 plac$ beyond ! necessity ( p>don1 are incapable ( exp]i5c+ ?is joy4 ,x belongs exclusively to ! believ+ p5it5t4 ,! joy ( suff]+ = ! tru?4 ,cyprian1 :o suff]$ = ! ,gospel1 us$ to say1 ,x is n ! pa9 b ! cause t makes ! m>tyr4 ,t cause is ! cause ( tru?4 ,suff]+ is limit$1 life itself is limit$1 b tru? is et]nal4 ,to suff] = t tru? is a privilege & a joy4 ,! joy ( triumph1 ov] error1 s91 ,satan1 p]secution4 ,?is joy is ! special product ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,^! tw9 feel+s--sorr[ & joy--are typical ( ! ev]-alt]nat+ exp]i5ce ( ! believ] ?r\gh\t 8 e>?ly c>e]4 ,,ii4 ,! practical result ( ! true reception ( ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,!y became imitators ( ! highe/ patt]ns ( excell5ce4 ,ye became foll[]s ( u & ( ! ,"l 7v]4 #f74 ,! example ( ,*ri/ is ! absolute1 all-p]fect /&>d ( moral excell5ce4 ,b ?is does n sup]s$e ! use ( inf]ior models4 ,! planets h _! season to guide & in/ruct u1 z well z ! sun1 & we c bett] be> ! mod]at$ light ( _! borr[$ spl5d\r4 ,! brav]y ( ! common soldi]1 z well z ! capacity & h]oism ( ! mo/ gift$ (fic]1 may /imulate a regim5t to de$s ( val\r4 ,s ! apo/les1 9 _! pati5t endurance ( suff]+1 _! ent]pris+ zeal & blameless integrity ( life1 became examples = _! conv]ts to imitate1 :ile !y po9t$ to ! great infallible ,patt]n aft] :i* ! noble/ life mu/ ev] be m\ld$4 #b4 ,!y became examples to o!rs4--,s t ye 7 ensamples to all t believe 7v]4 #g74 ,9 ! reality & p[] ( _! fai?4 ,!y eag]ly embrac$ ! ,^w prea*$1 believ+ x to be n ! ^w ( m5 b ( ,god4 ,?is gave a pr(\nd reality to _! conceptions ( ! ,gospel & a /rong impulse to _! active religi\s life4 ,9 _! zeal\s propagation ( ! tru?4 ,= f y s\nd$ out ! ^w ( ! ,"l 7v]4 #h74 ,:]ev] !y travell$ !y proclaim$ ! ,gospel4 ,!y imp>t$ t :i* _h enri*$ !mselves1 & :i*1 9 giv+1 left !m /ill ! ri*]4 ,! influ5ce ( _! example 0 ext5sive 9 its range4 ,n only 9 ,mac$onia & ,a*aia1 b also 9 e place y\r fai? to ,godw>d is spread abroad2 s t we ne$ n to speak any?+ 7v]4 #h74 ,mac$onia & ,a*aia 7 two ,roman prov9ces t compris$ ! t]ritory kn[n z anci5t ,greece4 ,!ssalonica4 ! metropolis ( ,mac$onia1 0 ! *ief /ation on ! great ,roman road--! ,via ,egnatia--:i* connect$ ,rome ) ! :ole region nor? ( ! gean ,sea & 0 an important c5tre bo? = comm]ce & ! spread ( intellig5ce4 ,:]ev] ! trade ( ! m]*ant city ext5d$1 !re ! fame ( ! newly f\nd$ ,*ur* p5etrat$4 ,great 0 ! r5[n ( _! own ,alex&]1 ! ,mac$onian mon>*1 & brilliant 8 victories2 b ! reputation ( ! ,!ssalonian ,*ri/ians 0 ( a high] ord]1 & _! a*ievem5ts m endur+4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,gospel t br+s sorr[ to ! he>t br+s also joy4 #b4 ,a g5u9e reception ( ! tru? *anges ! man & creates unqu5*able aspirations aft] ! highe/ good4 #c4 ,a liv+ example is m pot5t ?an ! mo/ elaborate code ( precepts4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #f1 #g4 ,! ,evid5ces & ,effects ( ,revival4 ,i4 ,receiv]s4--,) fai?1 ) joy1 n )\t trial4 ,,ii4 ,foll[]s4--,apo/olic piety4 ,*ri/-l _s4 ,multiplication ( ,*ri/-l m54 ,,iii4 ,ensamples4--,c5tres ( ,*ri/ian influ5ce4 ,,iv4 ,disp5s]s4--,induc$ to diffuse ! ,gospel by _! gratitude = ! special grace :i* _h br\ght x to !m ) sav+ p[]1 by _! supreme atta*m5t to its vital tru?s & _! exp]i5ce ( ! suitabl5ess ( ^! tru?s to _! wants z s9n]s1 by _! commis]ation = ^? :o 7 yet 9 a /ate ( nature1 by _! love to ! ,"l ,jesus1 by ! express comm& ( ,god1 by ! hope ( rew>d4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,v]4 #h4 ,! ,p[] ( ,example-- ,i4 ,9 a fai?ful decl>ation ( ! ,gospel4 ,,ii4 ,9 its f>-rea*+ influ5ce on o!rs4 ,,iii4 ,speaks = itself1 r5d]+ explanation unnecess>y4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #i1 #aj4 ,conv]sion & its ,evid5ce4 ,a good "w _c be hid4 ,soon] or lat] x w manife/ itself & become ! g5]al topic ( a wide region4 ,! successful work] meets ) ! fruit ( 8 lab\rs at times & places unexpect$4 ,:]ev] ! apo/les w5t1 ! reputation ( ! newly f\nd$ ,*ur* _h prec$$ !m1 & ! v>i$ features ( ! great *ange t _h pass$ ov] ! ,!ssalonians 7 eag]ly discuss$4 ,we h "h a description ( conv]sion & its evid5ce4 ,i4 ,! conv]sion ( ! ,!ssalonians4--,= !y !mselves %[ ( u :at mann] ( ent]+ 9 we _h unto y1 & h[ ye turn$ to ,god f idols 7v]4 #i74 ,y h wat*$ a vessel ly+ at an*or 9 a tidal riv] ) h] b[sprit po9t+ seaw>d4 ,aft] a brief int]val y h obs]v$ ! =ce ( ! incom+ tide sw+ ! vessel completely r\nd1 s t h] head po9ts 9 an exactly opposite direction4 ,n less app>5t 0 ! *ange among ! ,!ssalonians :5 ! flood-tide ( ,gospel bless+ ent]$ ! city4 ,conv]sion is a turn+ ab\t--a *ange f s9 to hol9ess1 f unbelief to fai?1 f d>kness to light1 f ,satan to ,god4 #a4 ,!y turn$ f idols4--,= g5]ations ! majority ( ! memb]s ( ?is ,*ur*1 ) _! =efa!rs1 _h be5 idolat]s1 walk+ z o!r ,g5tiles walk$ 9 ! vanity ( _! m9d1 etc4 7,eph4 iv4 #ag1 #ah1 ii4 #ab74 ,any creature1 real or imag9>y1 inve/$ ) ,div9e prop]ties is an idol4 ,an angel1 a sa9t1 weal?1 an idea1 or any object to :i* we ascribe ! omnipot5ce t belongs to ,god1 becomes to u an idol--a false deity4 ,an idol is also ! true ,god falsely conceiv$4 ,! ,pan!i/1 mi/ak+ ! effect = ! cause1 reg>ds ! va/ fabric ( creat$ ?+s z ,god1 & ,nature1 ) h] gr&1 sil5t motions1 is ! object ( 8 idolatry4 ,! s5suali/1 reluctant to believe 9 puni%m5t = s91 exalts ! b\ndlessness ( ,div9e m]cy1 & ignores ! o!r p]fections1 )\t :i* !re c\ld be no true ,god4 ,idolatry is a s9 aga9/ :i* ! mo/ fai?ful w>n+s h be5 utt]$ 9 all ages1 & on acc\nt ( :i* ! mo/ t]rible judgm5ts h be5 inflict$1 yet x is ! wor%ip to :i* man is mo/ prone4 #b4 ,!y turn$ to ,god4--,! "o ,god :om ,paul prea*$ z ! ,god t made ! _w & all ?+s !re92 ! liv+ ,god1 hav+ life 9 ,himself1 & giv+ to all life & brea? & all ?+s2 ! true ,god1 hav+ 9 ,himself ! tru? & sub/ance ( ess5tial ,deity1 9 extreme contra/ ) an idol1 :i* is no?+ 9 ! _w4 ,) %ame & confusion ( face z !y ?\ght ( ! pa/1 ) p5it5tial sorr[1 ) confid5ce & hope1 !y turn$ to ,god f idols4 ,,ii4 ,! evid5ce ( _! conv]sion4--,se53 #a4 ,9 ! object ( _! s]vice4 ,!y s]ve ! liv+ & true ,god1 s]ve ,him 9 fai?ful ob$i5ce to e comm&1 s]ve ,him 9 ! face ( opposition & p]secution--) e faculty ( s\l1 body1 & e/ate--9 life1 9 suff]+1 9 dea?4 ,?is is a free1 lov+ s]vice4 ,! idolat] is enslav$ by 8 own passions & ! iron b&s ( cu/om4 ,8 wor%ip is me*anical1 )\t he>t & )\t intellig5ce4 ,! s]vice acceptable to ,god is ! full1 spontane\s1 pure outfl[ ( a lov+ & believ+ he>t4 ,x is an ennobl+ s]vice4 ,man becomes l :at he wor%ips2 & z ! object ( 8 wor%ip is (t5 ! creation ( 8 own deprav$ m9d1 he is debas$ to ! level ( 8 own gross1 pollut$ ideas4 ,idolatry is ! corrupt human he>t fe$+ ^u & propagat+ its own ev]-gr[+ corruptions4 ,! s]vice ( ,god lifts man to ! l(tie/ moral p9nacle & transfigures him ) ! respl5d5t qualities ( ! ,be+ he adores & s]ves4 ,x is a rew>dable s]vice4 ,x br+s re/ to ! _w-tr\bl$ _s1 fills ) abid+ happ9ess 9 ! pres5t life1 & provides endless felicity 9 ! future--results idolatry c nev] produce4 #b4 ,se5 9 ! subject ( _! hope4--,& to wait = ,8 ,son 7v]4 #aj74 7#a7 ,_! hope 0 fix$ on ,*ri/ z a ,savi\r4 ,ev5 ,jesus1 :o deliv]e? u f ! com+ wra?4 ,t]rible w be ! revelation ( t wra? to ! imp5it5t & unbeliev+4 ,z soon z "o wave ( v5geance breaks ano!r w foll[1 & beh9d t ano!r & ano!r int]m9ably1 s t x w ev] be ! wra? to come6 ,f ?is ,jesus deliv]s ev5 n[4 7#b7 ,_! hope 0 fix$ on ,*ri/ z ris54 ,:om ,he rais$ f ! dead4 ,!y wait$ = & tru/$ 9 no dead ,savi\r1 b ,"o :o1 by ,8 resurrection f ! dead1 0 p[]fully decl>$ to be inde$ ! ,son ( ,god4 7#c7 ,_! hope 0 fix$ on ,*ri/ z com+ aga94 ,to wait = ,8 ,son f heav54 ,!re is a confus+ v>iety ( op9ions z to ! "* ( ,*ri/'s second adv5t2 z to ! c]ta9ty ( x no?+ is m pla9ly reveal$4 ,! exact p]iod ( ! second com+ is veil$ 9 obscurity & unc]ta9ty2 b x is an evid5ce ( conv]sion to be ev] wait+ = & prep>+ = t com+ z if !re 7 a p]petual possibility ( an imm$iate manife/ation4 ,! unc]ta9ty ( ! "t has its use 9 fo/]+ a _s ( e>ne/ & rev]5tial inquiry1 ( wat*fulness1 ( hope1 ( fidelity4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,conv]sion is a radical *ange4 #b4 ,conv]sion is a *ange consci\s to ! individual & evid5t to o!rs4 #c4 ,! ,gospel is ! ,div9ely appo9t$ ag5cy 9 conv]sion4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #i1 #aj4 ,! ,*ange effect$ by ! ,gospel-- ,i4 ,9 religi\s belief4 ,,ii4 ,9 correspond+ conduct4 ,,iii4 ,9 ! hope *]i%$4--#a4 ,( ! second com+ ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,prov$ by ,8 resurrection f ! dead4 #c4 ,! object ( ,8 second com+ to deliv] f wra?4 #d4 ,! _s ( e>ne/ b pati5t wait+ induc$4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,! ,*ri/ian wait+ = 8 ,deliv]]-- ,i4 ,implies a firm belief 9 ,*ri/'s second com+4 ,,ii4 ,habitually endeav\r+ to be prep>$ = ,8 second com+4 ,,iii4 ,e>ne/ly desir+ x4 ,,iv4 ,pati5tly wait+ = x4--,bradley4 ,! ,wra? to come4 ,i4 ,x is ,div9e wra?4 ,,ii4 ,unm+l$ wra?4--,judgm5t )\t m]cy2 ju/ice )\t ! lea/ mixture ( goodness4 ,,iii4 ,provok$ wra?4 ,,iv4 ,accumulat$ wra?4--,a wra? we h inflam$ & increas$ by e act ( s9 we h committ$4 ,v4 ,future wra?4--,! wra? to come2 la/+ z ! hol9ess ( ! ,be+ :o inflicts & ! guilt ( ! s9n]s :o endure x4 ,,vi4 ,deliv]ance f wra?4--#a4 ,undes]v$4 #b4 ,complete4 #c4 ,et]nal4--,ibid4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,our entrance 9 4 4 4 0 n 9 va94--,! ^w = va9 "h is ! same z t 9 ! fir/ half ( c5o-taph4 ,! entrance into ,!ssalonica1 we might say colloquially1 _h some?+ 9 x4 ,v]4 #b4 ,suff]$ be=e4--,previ\sly1 t is1 to our entrance to ,!ssalonica4 ,& 7 %amefully entreat$4--,! acute s5se ( suff]+ 9 m9d %[s h[ f> ,/4 ,paul 0 f ,/oicism4 ,x is ?is same exquisite s5sibility :i* makes possible ! beautiful c\rtesy ) :i*1 9 8 lett]s1 we are s famili>4 ,) mu* cont5tion4--,all ! wat*fulness requir$ by "o 9 ! ar5a & all ! dang] incid5t to a false movem5t *>act]is$ ,/4 ,paul's "w4 ,v]4 #c4 ,= our exhortation4--,! ^w rem9ds u ( ,*ri/'s ^w1 ,i w s5d y ano!r ,advocate--,p>aclete4 ,our advocacy ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ 0 n born ( error4 ,0 n ( deceit1 nor uncleanness1 nor guile4--,p]haps we might p>aphrase ?us3 ,we 7 n ourselves mi/ak5 z to ! subject-matt] ( our prea*+1 we us$ no dirty tricks 9 ! way ( its publication1 we bait$ no hooks = unwill+ s\ls4 ,v]4 #d4 ,z we 7 all[$ ( ,god4--,! orig9al ^w means to approve aft] te/+--or1 z ,god kn[s )\t te/+1 z x is appli$ to ,him x simply means--we 7 approv$ ( ,god4 ,to be put 9 tru/4--,r4,v4 to be intru/$4 ',to be put 9 tru/ ) ! ,gospel' is ! highe/ conceivable responsibility2 ! s5se ( x is en\gh to exclude e base motive & deceitful practice 7,f9dlay74 ,n z pleas+ m54--,! vice condemn$ 9 slaves is equally repreh5sible if x %\ld appe> 9 ! m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4 ,b ,god1 :i* trie? ! he>ts4--,all[e? & trie? are diff]5t =ms ( ! same v]b4 ,l an assay] ^: me?ods are p]fect1 ,god makes manife/ :at is 9 man's he>t4 ,v]4 #e4 ,= nei!r at any "t us$ we flatt]+ words4--,8 fri5ds well knew t he 0 n "o to-- ',crook ! pregnant h+es ( ! knee ,:]e ?rift may foll[ fawn+' 7,ibid474 ,nor a cloke ( covet\sness4--,! same ?+ p]haps z a mode ( flatt]+ spee*4 ,fulsome flatt]+ is ei!r ! m>k ( a m9d hopelessly abject or ! craft ( a design+ m9d4 ,mu* fair spee* & ! flatt]+ ( ! lips /ill lead fools by ! nose 7,prov4 vii4 #ba7 to :]e covet\sness dwells4 ,v]4 #f4 ,nor ( m5 s\ght we glory1 nei!r ( y1 nor yet ( o!rs4--,! motive ( ambition--'t la/ infirmity ( noble m9ds'--rises above ! selfi%ness j disclaim$2 b x is j z w>mly repudiat$1 = x is equally inconsi/5t ) ! s+le-m9d$ness ( m5 devot$ to ! glory ( ,god4 ,our ,"l f9ds 9 sup]iority to human praise ! m>k ( a s9c]e fai? 7,john v4 #dd7 7,ibid474 ,:5 we might h be5 burd5some4--,a4,v4 m>g91 us$ au?ority4 ,r4,v4 m>g91 claim$ hon\r--lit]ally 9 weight--an ambigu\s phrase ^: s5se is int]pret$ by v]4 #i 7,ibid474 ,v]4 #g4 ,b we 7 g5tle4--,r4,v4 m>g9 says1 ,mo/ anci5t au?orities read babes4 ,orig5 & ,augu/9e int]pret ?is to mean1 ,l a nurse among/ h] *ildr51 talk+ 9 baby language to ! babes 7,ibid474 ,z a nurse *]i%e? h] *ildr54--,! ,a4,v4 has omitt$ a necess>y ^w ( ! orig9al :i* ,r4,v4 supplies--h] own *ildr54 ,! ^w = *]i%e? is us$ 9 ,deut4 xxii4 #e 7,,lxx47 ( ! "m-bird brood+ ov] h] ne/l+s 7a figure made memorable by our ,"l's m\rnful words ov] ,j]usalem74 ,! ^w occurs aga9 only 9 ,eph4 v4 #bi4 ,v]4 #h4 ,be+ affectionately desir\s4--,! "o ,greek ^w correspond+ to ^! ?ree implies ! fondness ( a "m's love--ye>n+ ov] y 7,ibid474 ,we 7 will+4--,r4,v4 well-pleas$4 ,l ,him ( :om x is said1 ,he gives lib]ally1 )\t /9t4 ,our own s\ls4--,our v selves1 = ! sav+ ( :i*1 says our ,ma/]1 a man may well let ! _w slip4 ,! apo/le keeps up ! mat]nal figure4 ,v]4 #i4 ,lab\r & travail4--,! same words occur toge!r at #b ,cor4 xi4 #bg4 ,! =m] is us$ "s tw5ty times1 ! latt] only ?ree 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,"o m>ks ! fatigue ( ! "w1 ! lassitude or we>9ess :i* foll[s on ?is /ra9+ ( all 8 p[]s to ! utmo/ 7,tr5*74 ,! o!r gives prom95ce to ! h>d%ip or difficulty ( ! task4 ,t we might n burd5 any ( y 7see v]4 #f74--;,any support t c\ld h be5 giv5 w\ld h be5 a trifle inde$ 7#a ,cor4 ix4 #aa7 z comp>$ ) ! self-sacrifice ( ! apo/olic toil]s4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,ye are witnesses1 & ,god also4--,a solemn reit]ation 7see v]4 #e74 ,holily & ju/ly & unblameably4--,! holy man has reg>d to ! sanctities1 ! righte\s man to ! duties ( life2 b duty is sacr$ & piety is duty4 ,!y cov] ! :ole field ( conduct reg>d$ 9 turn f ! religi\s & moral /&po9t1 :ile unblameably affixes ! seal ( approval bo? by ,god & man 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #aa4 ,exhort$ & com=t$4--,z ! =m] po9ts to ! /imulation 9 ! apo/olic addresses1 s ! latt] to ! soo?+ elem5t4 ,! n\n relat$ to ! latt] v]b is f\nd 9 ,phil4 ii4 #a1 & is translat$ by ,r4,v4 consolation4 ,z a fa!r ) 8 own *ildr54--,! mat]nal t5d]ness is unit$ ) ! discipl9e ( a true fa!r4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,walk wor?y ( ,god4--,/4 ,paul's ,noblesse oblige4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,! ^w ( ,god :i* ye he>d ( u4--,r4,v4 ,! ^w ( ! message1 ev5 ! ^w ( ,god4 ,! preposition f u is prop]ly us$ 9 relation to objects :i* come f ! neighb\rhood ( a p]son--out ( 8 sph]e 7,w9]72 b ! ,^w orig9ates1 n ) ,paul1 b 9 ,god4 ,:i* effectually worke? also4--,!re is no orig9al ^w correspond+ to effectually "h2 b ! ^w worke? ( itself1 unemphasis$1 is too weak4 ,we might almo/ say becomes en]getic4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,became foll[]s4--,r4,v4 imitators4 ,! usual mean+ ( imitators h>dly seems to obta9 9 full /r5g? "h4 ,we _c ?9k ! ,!ssalonians consci\sly copi$ ! ,judean ,*ri/ians1 to d :i* !y w\ld h _h ! sup]flu\s task ( rais+ up opposition4 ,! words seem to mean no m ?an1 ,ye came to resemble4 ,( y\r own c\ntrym54--,lit1 fell[-tribesm54 ,"o is rem9d$ ( ,%ylock's words-- ,suff]ance is ! badge ( all our tribe4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,:o bo? kill$4--,! ,new ,te/am5t =m ( ! v]b is always comp\nd--z we %\ld say1 kill$ (f4 ,a tragic contra/ to :at might h be5 expect$ is set =? 9 our ,"l's p>able4 ,x may be !y w rev]5ce ,my ,son4 4 4 4 ,!y ca/ ,him out & kill$ ,him (f 7,luke xx4 #ac-ae74 ,h p]secut$ u4--,a4,v4 m>g91 *as$ u out4 ,r4,v4 text1 drave4 ,h[ deeply humbl+ 0 ! ?\ght to ,/4 ,paul1 t he _h at "o "t tak5 "p 9 ?is h\nd+6 ,! ,a4,v4 m>g9 gives u a mo/ vivid picture4 ,!y please n ,god4--,?is expression is ?\ght by "s to be a meiosis1 a s(t5+ d[n ( ! h>d reality by ! negative =m ( ! language4 ,is n ! be/ comm5t f\nd 9 ,john xvi4 #b1 ,:osoev] kille? y %all ?9k t he (f]e? s]vice unto ,god8 ,! sophi/ry t makes kill+ no murd] & sanctions an auto da f is some?+ q o!r ?an pleas+ to ,god4 ,are contr>y to all m54--,! s5se ( ,god's displeasure (t5 %[s itself 9 s\rness & ill temp] t[>ds "o's fell[s4 ,unbelief & cynicism g toge!r4 ,! ranc\r ( ! ,jews aga9/ o!r nations at ?is "t 0 notori\s4 4 4 4 ,! qu>rel betwe5 ,judaism & ! _w1 alas1 /ill cont9ues1 z ! ,jud5hasse ( ,g]many & ,russia te/ifies 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #af4 ,=bidd+ u to speak to ! ,g5tiles4--,! v _s ( ! dog 9 ! mang]6 ,!y w\ld n ev5 h left ! uncov5ant$ m]cies to ! ,g5tiles4 ,to fill up _! s9s alway4--,! phrase signifies rip5ess = judgm5t1 & is us$ 9 ,g54 xv4 #af ( ! ,amorites 9 ,abraham's "t--an om9\s p>allel 7,ibid474 ,= ! wra?4--,r4,v41 b ! wra?4 ,z ?\gh he said1 ,b ! end comes at la/2 !y h always be5 s[+ ?is h>ve/1 n[ x has to be reap$ 7,ibid474 ,v]4 #ag4 ,be+ tak5 f y4--,r4,v4 b]eav$ ( y4 ,/4 ,paul1 abs5t f ,!ssalonica1 feels l a p>5t :o has lo/ a *ild1 & reg>ds !m z *ildr5 :o feel ! loss ( a p>5t 7,see ,john xiv4 #ah74 ,v]4 #ah4 ,b ,satan h9d]$ u4--,lit4 beat u 94 ,! figure is a milit>y "o & indicates ! ob/ruction ( an enemy's progress by break+ up ! road 7de/roy+ bridges1 etc474 ,v]4 #ai4 ,cr[n ( rejoic+4--,r4,v4 glory+4 ,! victor's wrea?4 ,/4 ,paul reg>ds 8 /eadfa/ conv]ts z ! pro( ( 8 successful ef=ts4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a1 #b4 ,ess5tial ,elem5ts ( ,success 9 ,prea*+4 ,i4 ,boldness4 ,outsid]s te/ifi$ ( ! success ( ! ,gospel1 & ! apo/les c\ld confid5tly appeal to ! conv]ts 9 confirmation ( ! report4 ,= y\rselves1 bre?r51 "k our entrance 9 unto y t x 0 n 9 va9 7v]4 #a74 ,9 ! fir/ twelve v]ses ( ?is *apt] ,paul is describ+ ! special features ( _! m9i/ry1 ! mann] & _s ( _! prea*+2 & :at he d5ies is1 n s mu* t _! lab\rs _h be5 va91 fruitless1 & )\t result1 z he d5ies t ^? lab\rs 7 9 !mselves va91 frivol\s1 empty ( all human e>ne/ness1 & ( ,div9e tru? & =ce4 ,we trace 9 _! m9i/]ial endeav\rs f\r ess5tial elem5ts t are ev] f\nd 9 all successful prea*+--boldness1 s9c]ity1 g5tl5ess1 moral consi/5cy4 ,consid]1 fir/1 _! boldness4 ,i4 ,?is boldness manife/$ 9 ! e>ne/ decl>ation ( ! tru?4--,we 7 bold 9 our ,god to speak unto y ! gospel ( ,god ) mu* cont5tion 7v]4 #b74 ,bold 9 _! conception ( ! ,div9e orig9 & va/ scope ( ! ,gospel1 & its wondr\s adaptation to ! wants ( univ]sal man1 !y 7 n less bold 9 its fai?ful proclamation4 ,_! deep conviction ( ! supreme _s 9 ,paul on o!r occasions1 :5 8 fe>less words r\s$ ! ire ( ,fe/us1 %ook ! consci5ce ( ! ?\ghtless ,felix1 or sway$ ! he>t ( ,agrippa t[>ds a wise decision4 ,we see x 9 ,elijah z he rebuk$ ! s9s ( ! wick$ ,ahab ) )]+ invectives or ?rew ! baffl$ prie/s ( ,baal into madd5+ hy/]ia--himself ! :ile unmov$ & confid5t4 ,we see x conspicu\sly 9 ,him1 :o came 9 ! _s & p[] ( ,elias1 ^: burn+ words assail$ e =m ( wrong1 & :o did n scruple to d5\nce ! delud$ lead]s ( a corrupt ,*ur* 9 ! mo/ sca?+ t]ms--,ye s]p5ts6 ye g5]ation ( vip]s6 ,h[ c ye escape ! damnation ( hell8 7,matt4 xxiii4 #cc74 ,) mu* cont5tion--amid mu* conflict & dang]4 ,?is k9d ( prea*+ provok$ opposition & involv$ !m 9 great inw>d /ruggles4 ,! fai?ful mess5g] ( ,god fe>s n ! mote viol5t assault f )\t2 b ! ?\ght ( ! fatal issues to ^? :o ob/9ately reject & fight aga9/ ! ,gospel fills him ) agonis+ conc]n4 ,,ii4 ,?is boldness no suff]+ c\ld daunt4--,ev5 aft] t we _h suff]$ be=e1 & 7 %amefully entreat$1 z ye "k1 at ,philippi 7v]4 #b74 ,!y _h come fre% f a city :]e !y _h be5 cruelly outrag$4 ,?\gh ,roman citiz5s1 !y _h be5 publicly sc\rg$ &1 to add to _! degradation1 7 ?ru/ into ! inn] prison1 & _! feet made fa/ 9 ! /ocks--treatm5t res]v$ = ! vile/ felons4 ,b s f> f be+ dismay$1 _! suff]+s only deep5$ _! love = ! ,gospel & inflam$ ! passion to make x kn[n4 ,a ,g]man pr(essor has lately made exp]im5ts ) *alc$ony & o!r qu>tzose m9]als1 & he has demon/rat$ t :5 su* /ones are gr\nd on l>ge & rapidly revolv+ :eels !y exhibit a brilliant phosphoresc5t gl[ ?r\gh\t _! entire mass4 ,s is x ) ! resolute work]4 ,! m he is gr\nd "u ! /rong :eel ( suff]+ & p]secution1 ! m int5sely w 8 entire "* gl[ ) ! radiance ( an unqu5*able brav]y4 ,,iii4 ,?is boldness 0 ,div9ely inspir$4--,we 7 bold 9 our ,god 7v]4 #b74 ,x 0 n ! fro? ( a s5seless presumption1 n ! wild1 aimless ef=t ( a reckless bravado2 b ! calm1 gr& h]oism ( a pr(\nd fai? 9 ! ,div9e4 ,!y fell back completely ^u ,god & drew _! deepe/ inspiration & mightie/ /r5g? f ,him4 ,! prophet ,j]emiah1 9 a mom5t ( despond5cy1 decid$ to speak no m 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l2 b :5 he c\ld say1 ,! ,"l is ) me z a mighty1 t]rible ,"o1 8 c\rage return$1 & he obey$ implicitly ! ,div9e m&ate1 ,?\ %alt g to all t ,i %all s5d !e1 & :atsoev] ,i comm& !e ?\ %alt speak 7,j]4 xx4 #i-aa2 ,j]4 i4 #g74 ,simil>ly commission$1 ,paul once exclaim$1 ,i c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,*ri/ :i* /r5g!ne? me 7,phil4 iv4 #ac74 ,end[$ ) ! l _s1 ,lu!r utt]$ 8 noble prote/ at ! ,diet ( ,worms--,"h ,i /&3 ,i _c d o!rwise3 ,god help me6 ,lessons4--#a4 ,boldness is absolutely indisp5sable 9 attack+1 n simply 9 ! mass1 b 9 detail1 ! cry+ evils ( ! age4 #b4 ,boldness is acquir$ only by /udi\s & pray]ful famili>ity ) ,god's message & ) ,god4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a1 #b4 ,! ,prea*+ ( ! ,gospel n 9 ,va94 ,i4 ,x is n 9 va9 z respects ! end & object ( ! ,gospel itself4--#a4 ,conv]sion4 #b4 ,sanctification or edification4 #c4 ,condemnation4 ,,ii4 ,x 0 n 9 va9 z respect$ ! objects ( ! apo/le4--#a4 ,8 commission 0 to prea* ! ,gospel4 ,he did x4 #b4 ,to ga!r 9 s\ls4 ,he did s4 #c4 ,8 rew>d 0 ! approbation ( ,*ri/ & seals to 8 m9i/ry4 ,he _h bo?4 ,,iii4 ,x 0 n 9 va9 z respect$ ! ,!ssalonians4--,!y 7 turn$ f idolatry2 _! he>ts gl[$ ) new feel+s2 _! *>act]s %one ) new graces4--,/ew>t4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #c-f4 ,ess5tial ,elem5ts ( ,success 9 ,prea*+4 ,,ii4 ,s9c]ity4 ,! dev\t ,ri*>d ,baxt] once said3 ,! m9i/]ial "w mu/ be manag$ purely = ,god & ! salvation ( ! p1 & n = any private ends ( our own4 ,?is is our s9c]ity 9 x4 ,a wrong end makes all ! "w bad f u1 h[ev] good 9 itself4 ,9 ord] to success1 x is necess>y n only to display a fe>less c\rage1 b also a _s ( unmi/akable +5u\sness & s9c]ity4 ,z ! m\nta9 t>n reflects ! cle>1 *a/e light ( ! />s z !y k9dle 9 ! heav5s1 s ! prea*] reflects 9 8 outw>d conduct ! pure & l(ty motives by :i* he is animat$ & su/a9$4 ,we obs]ve1 9 connection ) ! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel at ,!ssalonica1 s9c]ity 9 motive1 9 spee*1 9 aim4 ,i4 ,s9c]ity 9 motive4--,= our exhortation 0 n ( deceit1 nor ( uncleanness1 nor 9 guile 7v]4 #c74 ,! apo/le disclaims ! h>b\r+ ( evil int5tions 9 relation to ,god1 himself1 & o!rs4 #a4 ,9 relation to ,god4--,n ( deceit--n 9 error4 ,hav+ receiv$ ! tru? f ,god & ab\t ,god1 he transmits x 9 all its integrity1 )\t error or impo/ure4 #b4 ,9 relation to himself4--,nor ( uncleanness4 ,pure 9 8 own affection & purpose1 he prea*$ a ,gospel t 0 pure 9 itself1 9 its t5d5cy1 & 9 its exp]i5c$ results4 #c4 ,9 relation to o!rs4--,n 9 guile4 ,he s\ght n to propagate ! ,gospel by any fraudul5t wiles or false repres5tations4 ,he desc5d$ n to hypocrisy to cat* m54 ,hypocrites1 says ,/4 ,b]n>d1 desire to seem n to be good2 n to seem1 b to be evil3 !y c>e n to foll[ or practise virtue1 b to col\r vice by putt+ ^u x ! pa9t$ complexion ( virtue4 ,! life ( ! man ^: motives are ?us s9c]e w be transp>5t z ! light4 ,a c]ta9 k+ ( ,ca/ile1 :o _h be5 only too famili> ) ! duplicity ( mank9d1 once some:at arrogantly said1 ,:5 ,god made man ,he left "o capital defect3 ,he ought to h set a w9d[ 9 8 brea/4 ,! s9c]e man op5s a w9d[ 9 8 own brea/ by ! :ole t5or ( ,8 words & actions1 s t 8 inn]mo/ ?\ghts are app>5t4 ,,ii4 ,s9c]ity 9 spee*4--#a4 ,! prea*] speaks "u a solemn s5se ( responsibility4 ,b z we 7 all[$ ( ,god to be put 9 tru/ ) ! gospel1 ev5 s we speak 7v]4 #d74 ,to _! *>ge1 z m5 te/$ & approv$ ( ,god1 0 committ$ ! preci\s treasure ( ! ,gospel2 & ke5ly consci\s ( ! unutt]able ri*es ) :i* !y 7 entru/$1 !y 7 deeply solicit\s to di/ribute ! same 9 all fai?fulness & s9c]ity4 ,e gift we receive f ,heav5 has its correspond+ responsibility4 #b4 ,! prea*] seeks *iefly ! ,div9e approval4--,n z pleas+ m51 b ,god1 :i* trie? our he>ts 7v]4 #d74 ,!re is mu* 9 ! ,gospel di/a/eful to ! natural man--its humiliat+ exposure ( our depravity & helplessness1 its hol9ess1 its my/]ies1 ! unb5d+ sev]ity ( its law1 & ! absolute "* ( its claims4 ,! temptation is sometimes great to temp] & modify ! tru? to c>nal prejudice1 & sacrifice fai?fulness to popul>ity4 ,b ! apo/les risk$ ev]y?+ s t !y secur$ ! ,div9e approval4 ,z ( s9c]ity1 z ( ,god1 9 ! sight ( ,god speak we 9 ,*ri/ 7#b ,cor4 ii4 #ag74 #c4 ,! prea*] mu/ practise nei!r adulation nor deception4--,= nei!r at any "t us$ we flatt]+ words1 z ye "k1 nor a cloke ( covet\sness1 ,god is witness 7v]4 #e74 ,flatt]y1 says ,plut>*1 has be5 ! ru9 ( _m /ates4 ,b alas6 :o c tell ! s\ls x has = ev] undone8 ,tru? is too s$ate & solid to indulge 9 mean+less flatt]y4 ,x is only ! va9 & self-conceit$ :o c be deceiv$ by adulation4 ,,iii4 ,s9c]ity 9 aim4--,nor ( m5 s\ght we glory1 nei!r ( y1 nor yet ( o!rs1 :5 we might h be5 burd5some z ! apo/les ( ,*ri/ 7v]4 #f74 ,! s9c]e aim ( ! apo/les 0 se53-- #a4 ,9 ! g5]\s suppression ( ! au?ority ) :i* !y 7 inve/$4--,:5 we might h be5 burd5some z ! apo/les ( ,*ri/4 ,:e!r we und]/& ?is au?ority z ex]cis$ 9 =ego+ = ! "t be+ _! legitimate claim ( ma9t5ance by ! ,*ur*1 or z re/ra9+ ! exhibition ( ! dignity & p[] ( _! apo/le%ip--:i* latt] view is g5]ally admitt$ to be ! true exegesis--x 0 equally hon\rable to ! pure & dis9t]e/$ "* ( _! highe/ aim4 #b4 ,9 ! abs5ce ( all selfi% ambition4--,nor ( m5 s\ght we glory4 ,!y c\ld consci5ti\sly av]1 ,we seek n y\rs1 b y4 ,i love a s]i\s prea*]1 says ,fnlon1 :o speaks = my sake & n = 8 own2 :o seeks my salvation & n 8 own glory4 ,x is said ( "o ( ! anci5t fa!rs t he wept at ! applause frequ5tly giv5 to 8 disc\rses4 ,w\ld to ,god1 said he1 !y _h r gone away sil5t & ?\ghtful6 ,x is a sorry & pa9fully disappo9t+ end to prea* = m]e ephem]al human praise4 ,su* a man may s9k into ! grave ) ! t\*+ lam5t ( ,grotius1 ,alas6 ,i h lo/ my life 9 do+ no?+ ) great lab\r6--?\gh 9 8 case x 0 an unduly despond5t e/imate ( 8 life-"w4 ,:5 ,*ri/ is to be exalt$1 ! prea*] mu/ be will+ to be unnotic$4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,s9c]ity 9 proclaim+ ! tru? c be acquir$ only by p]sonal exp]i5ce ( its p[]4 #b4 ,s9c]ity is deep5$ by a consci\s ,div9e commission4 #c4 ,s9c]ity is unmi/akably evid5c$ 9 ^w & de$4 #d4 ,s9c]ity is satisfi$ only 9 aim+ at ! highe/ results 9 prea*+4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #c-f4 ,apo/olic ,prea*+ *>act]is$ by ,transp>5t ,tru?4 ,i4 ,! doctr9e 0 oppos$ to e =m ( impurity 7v]4 #c74--a4 ,x 0 itself pure4 #b4 ,x receiv$ no t+e ( impurity f ! apo/le's m9d4 #c4 ,its results 7 pure4 ,,ii4 ,! prea*+ 0 free f ins9c]ity & selfi%ness 7v]4 #d74--a4 ,!y avoid$ flatt]y4 ,love ( fav\r 7v]4 #e74 #b4 ,!y avoid$ covet\sness4 ,aggr&isem5t 7v]4 #e74 #c4 ,!y avoid$ va+lory4 ,love ( applause 7v]4 #f74 ,?ree rocks on :i* ?\s&s h be5 %ipwreck$4--,/ew>t4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #g1 #h4 ,ess5tial ,elem5ts ( ,success 9 ,prea*+4 ,,iii4 ,g5tl5ess4 ,!re is a p[] 9 g5tl5ess to subdue ! wilde/1 mightie/ opposition1 & to triumph ov] ! mo/ gigantic difficulties4 ,! g5tle rays ( ! sun melt ! pond]\s iceb]g m spe$ily ?an ! roll+ bill[s ( an angry ocean2 ! sil5t action ( ! atmosph]e wa/es ! rock :i* rema9s immovable "u ! /rokes ( ! heavie/ weapon2 a look f ,moses vanqui%$ ! calf-idolatry ( ! ,israelites :i* ! flu5t eloqu5ce ( ,a>on _h be5 p[]less to resi/2 a calm1 quiet ^w f ,jesus p>alys$ ) fe> ! b& ( soldi]s :o came to arre/ ,him 9 ,ge?semane4 ,true g5tl5ess is nev] weak4 ,x is ! t\gh1 inde/ructible mat]ial out ( :i* is =m$ ! h]o & ! m>tyr4 ,?is quality 0 conspicu\s 9 ! prea*]s at ,!ssalonica4 ,i4 ,x 0 ! g5tl5ess ( pati5t endurance4--#a4 ,x enabl$ !m to be> ! insult & outrage ( _! enemies4 ,_! prea*+ r\s$ viol5t opposition4 ,!y retaliat$ by pray+ = _! p]secutors4 ,aga9/ physical =ce !y f\ght ) moral weapons2 & ?is attitude & policy _h a p[]ful influ5ce on _! enrag$ adv]s>ies4 ,! mod]n prea*] c adopt no bett] me?od4 ,! (f5ce ( ! cross has n yet ceas$4 ,x /irs up all ! enmity ( ! c>nal m9d4 ,& ! s]vant ( ! ,"l mu/ n /rive1 b be g5tle unto all m51 apt to tea*1 pati5t1 9 meekness in/ruct+ ^? t oppose !mselves 7#b ,tim4 ii4 #bd1 #be74 ,! p[] ( a man is se51 n s mu* 9 :at he c d1 z 9 :at he c endure4 ,x is only ! ,*ri/ian _s t unites ! utmo/ g5tl5ess ) ! utmo/ /r5g?4 #b4 ,x enabl$ !m to be> ) ! weakness & imp]fections ( _! conv]ts4--,z a nurse *]i%e? h] *ildr5 7v]4 #g74--;z a nurs+ "m *]i%e? h] own *ildr54 ,!y wat*$ ov] !m ) ! t5d]e/ assiduity1 in/ruct$ !m ) ! mo/ dis9t]e/$ solicitude1 accommodat$ & assimilat$ !mselves to _! infant /&po9t ) all ! devotion ( a fond1 pa9/ak+ p>5t4 ,9 ord] to successful tea*+1 9 spiritual z 9 secul> subjects1 we mu/ /udy ! *ild-nature--take into acc\nt ! influ5ce ( environm5t1 e>ly prejudices1 diff]+ capacities & temp]am5ts1 & ! direction ( *>act]i/ic t5d5cies4 ,see ?is illu/rat$ 9 ! ,div9e treatm5t ( ! ,israelites "u ,moses & ! great ,jewi% lead]s1 & 9 ! tra9+ ( ! twelve by ! great ,tea*]4 ,,ii4 ,x 0 ! g5tl5ess ( self-sacrific+ love4--,s be+ affectionately desir\s ( y1 we 7 will+ to h imp>t$ unto y1 n ! gospel ( ,god only1 b also our own s\ls1 because ye 7 de> unto u 7v]4 #h74 #a4 ,?is g5tl5ess arose f a g5u9e love ( human s\ls4--,because ye 7 de> unto u4 ,love is ! great ma/]-p[] ( ! prea*]4 ,aft] ?is he /rives & toils ) ev]-increas+ e>ne/ness z ! ye>s spe$ on2 & x is ! grace t comes late/ & sl[e/ into ! s\l4 ,no am\nt ( s*ola/ic atta9m5t1 ( able & pr(\nd exposition1 ( brilliant & /irr+ eloqu5ce1 c atone = ! abs5ce ( a deep1 impassion$1 sympa!tic love ( human s\ls4 ,! fables ( ! anci5ts tell u ( ,amphion1 :o1 ) ! music ( 8 lyre1 drew aft] him ! huge /ones ) :i* to build ! walls ( ,!bes1 & ( ,orpheus1 :o1 by 8 skill on ! h>p1 c\ld /ay ! c\rse ( riv]s & tame ! wilde/ animals4 ,^! are b exagg]at$ examples ( ! wondr\s *>m ( ! s\l-compell+ music ( love4 ,i h always be5 afraid1 said a devot$ "y m9i/]1 n[ no m1 ( driv+ my p away f ! ,savi\r4 ,i w\ld r err on ! side ( draw+ !m4 ,! s]aphic ,john ,flet*] once said1 ,love1 cont9ual1 univ]sal ard5t love1 is ! s\l ( all ! lab\r ( a m9i/]4 #b4 ,! int5sity ( _! love awoke a _s ( volunt>y self-sacrifice4--,s1 be+ affectionately desir\s ( y1 we 7 will+ to h imp>t$ unto y1 n ! gospel ( ,god only1 b also our own s\ls4 ,to accompli% ! salvation ( _! he>]s !y 7 will+ to surr5d] life itself4 ,?is 0 ! temp] ( ! ,div9e ,prea*] :o came n to be m9i/]$ unto1 b to m9i/]1 & to give ,8 life 7,matt4 xx4 #bh2 ,m>k x4 #de74 ,a simil> _s imbu$ ! apo/le :5 he assur$ ! weep+ eld]s ( ,ephesus 9 t pa!tic int]view on ! lonely %ore--,nei!r c\nt ,i my life de> unto myself1 s t ,i might f9i% my c\rse ) joy & ! m9i/ry :i* ,i h receiv$ ( ! ,"l ,jesus 7,acts xx4 #bd74 ,! love ( sci5ce n]ves ! adv5tur\s voyag] to brave ! appall+ dang]s ( ! arctic ice1 amid :i* s _m h f\nd a cry/al tomb2 b a nobl] love inspires ! brea/ ( ! humble work]1 :o *e]fully sacrifices all ! _w holds de> to rescue m5 f woe4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,t g5tl5ess is a p[] n only 9 pati5t endurance1 b also 9 ent]pris+ action4 #b4 ,t g5tl5ess is indisp5sable to effectiv5ess1 ei!r 9 w>n+ or repro(4 ,x succe$s :]e a rigid au/]ity fails4 #c4 ,t g5tl5ess is fo/]$ & regulat$ by a deep1 self-sacrific+ love4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #g1 #h4 ,deal+ ) ,new ,conv]ts4 ,i4 ,div9e pr9ciples h to unfold !mselves 9 unfav\rable circum/ances4--#a4 ,moral influ5ce f )\t4 #b4 ,jewi% misrepres5tation4 #c4 ,p]secution4 ,,ii4 ,mu/ be treat$ ) g5tl5ess4--#a4 ,9 ! adaptation ( tea*+ to suit _! /ate4 #b4 ,9 ! mann] & _s ( ! in/ruction giv54 ,,iii4 ,mu/ be treat$ ) affectionate self-sacrific+ness 7v]4 #h74 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #i-ab4 ,ess5tial ,elem5ts ( ,success 9 ,prea*+4 ,,iv4 ,moral ,consi/5cy4 ,! writ]1 9 dwell+ on ! mann] & _s ( prea*+1 has %[n ! necessity ( boldness1 s9c]ity1 & g5tl5ess z p[]ful in/rum5talities 9 a*iev+ success4 ,9 ^! v]ses he insi/s on ! moral consi/5cy ( ! individual life & conduct4 ,z ! "t indicat$ on ! dial answ]s to ! p]fect me*anism ( ! wat*1 s ! p]sonal example ( ! prea*] mu/ answ] to ! words he utt]s4 ,! mo/ accompli%$ elocution1 ! mo/ impassion$ & captivat+ utt]ance w be fruitless unless back$ ) ! /r5g? ( a complete1 well-r\nd$1 all-beautiful spiritual "*4 ,paul & 8 co-help]s c\ld fe>lessly appeal to _! he>]s1 & 9 all humility to ,god1 9 atte/ation ( ! moral consi/5cy ( _! private & public action4 ,i4 ,_! moral consi/5cy seem 9 ! unselfi% pr9ciple t gov]n$ !m 9 _! "w4--,= ye rememb]1 bre?r51 our lab\rs & travail3 = lab\r+ night & day1 because we w\ld n be *>geable to any ( y1 we prea*$ unto y ! gospel ( ,god 7v]4 #i74 ,! apo/le inv>iably ass]t$ ! obligation ( m9i/]ial ma9t5ance by ! ,*ur*4 ,9 ano!r place he emphatically affirms t1 n m]ely nak$ equity & ! _s ( ! ,mosaic law1 b also a positive ord9ance ( ,*ri/ requires t j z !y :i* m9i/]$ ab\t holy ?+s liv$ ( ! ?+s ( ! temple1 & !y :i* wait$ at ! alt> 7 p>tak]s ) ! alt>1 ev5 s !y :i* prea* ! gospel %all live ( ! gospel 7#a ,cor4 ix4 #ac1 #ad74 ,9 ! special circum/ances & e>ly /age ( ! "w at ,!ssalonica1 ! apo/le waiv$ ?is righte\s claim4 ,x might be on acc\nt ( ! pov]ty ( ! majority ( ! conv]ts1 or m probably on acc\nt ( ! *>ge ( covet\sness _! enemies _h dilig5tly circulat$4 ,to cru% all suspicion ( int]e/$ motives & self-seek+1 ^? noble mission>ies refus$ to be *>geable unto any "o ( !m1 dep5d+ = _! support ^u ! occasional remittances ( ! lib]al ,philippians1 & on _! own manual lab\r4 ,?us did !y evid5ce _! supreme desire to be1 n m]c5>y ga91 b ! proclamation ( ! ,gospel ( ,god--an example :i* has its c\nt]p>t 9 ! brave1 devot$1 self-d5y+ lab\rs ( _m a mod]n mission>y4 ,,ii4 ,_! moral consi/5cy se5 9 ! ma9t5ance ( a blameless deportm5t4--,ye are witnesses1 & ,god also1 h[ holily & ju/ly & unblameably we behav$ ourselves among y t believe 7v]4 #aj74 ,a ,roman pr9ce ( ! celebrat$ h\se ( ,colonna1 ^: virtues _h su/a9$ him alike 9 prosp]\s & adv]se times1 0 once driv5 into exile1 & :5 r$uc$ to extremity 0 ask$1 ,:]e is n[ y\r =tress8 ,he laid 8 h& ^u 8 he>t1 & answ]$1 ,"h6 ,a consci\s s5se ( integrity ?rew a /r5g? & maje/y ar\nd him 9 ! mid/ ( pov]ty & suff]+4 ,x 0 an inw>d consci\sness ( purity t prompt$ ^! ,*ri/ian work]s to appeal to ^? :o 7 be/ acqua9t$ ) _! walk & conv]sation4 ,!y behav$ holily t[>d ,god1 ju/ly t[>d m51 & unblameably 9 all ?+s4 ,among !m t believe4 ,believ]s c\ld be/ und]/& ! secret ( _! :ole life1 its aims & motives1 its t5d5cies & issues1 & on !m x w\ld h an irresi/ible impression4 ,x is (t5 ! fate ( ! public tea*]1 :ile blameless1 to be unm]cifully blam$ by ^? :o are outside ! circle ( 8 "w4 ,! _w reta9s all its hi/oric enmity to ! tru? & is z v5om\s z ev] 9 its expression4 ,no might1 nor greatness 9 mortality ,c c5sure 'scape3 back-w\nd+ calumny ,! :ite/ virtue /rikes4 ,,iii4 ,_! moral consi/5cy se5 9 _! p]si/5t endeav\rs to /imulate _! conv]ts to ! highe/ atta9m5ts4--#a4 ,?is is evid5t 9 ! l(ty /&>d set up4 ,t ye walk wor?y ( ,god 7v]4 #ab74 ,h[ sublime & dignifi$ ! ,*ri/ian "* may become--to walk wor?ily ( ,god6--9 h>mony ) ,8 nature1 ,8 law1 ) our pr(ession ( atta*m5t to ,him4 ,to ! production ( ?is gr& result all _! ef=ts 7 b5t4 ,z a fa!r do? 8 *ildr51 s !y exhort$ ) all e>ne/ness1 com=t$ ) all lov+ sympa?y1 & *>g$ ) all fidelity & au?ority4 ,! prea*] mu/ be ma/] ( e art necess>y to success4 #b4 ,?is is evid5t 9 ! sublime motive t %\ld animate u 9 rea*+ ! /&>d4--,! ,div9e1 heav5ly call+4 ,:o ha? call$ y unto ,8 k+dom & glory 7v]4 #ab7--;,8 own glori\s k+dom4 ,we are invit$ to ent] ?is k+dom on e>? & p>ticipate 9 its bless+s2 b ! full spl5d\rs ( t k+dom are res]v$ = ! heav5ly _w4 ,h[ brief & insignificant w ! suff]+s & sorr[s ( ! pres5t appe>1 contra/$ ) ! ineffable bliss ( ! future /ate6 ,d y want any?+8 eag]ly ask$ ! lov$ ones :o surr\nd$ ! dy+ c\* ( ,melanc?on4 ,no?+ b heav51 0 ! g5tle response1 & he w5t smil+ on 8 way4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,9 ord] to success 9 prea*+ moral consi/5cy ( life mu/ accompany & su/a9 ! fai?ful decl>ation ( ! tru?4 #b4 ,t ! greate/ success is a*iev$ :5 ! highe/ exp]i5ce ( ! ,*ri/ian life is con/antly en=c$ by bo? precept & example4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #i-ab4 ,! ,high ,moral ,feel+ t %\ld influ5ce ! ,prea*]4--,illu/rat$ by ,paul's "w & conduct4 ,i4 ,9 prea*+ ! ,gospel4 ,,ii4 ,9 lab\r+ = 8 own support4 ,,iii4 ,9 8 behavi\r4--#a4 ,t[>ds ,god4 ,holily4 #b4 ,t[>ds o!rs4 ,ju/ly4 #c4 ,unblameable4 ,prud5t & in(f5sive4 ,he c\ld appeal to man & ,god4--,/ew>t4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ac4 ,! ,correct ,e/imate ( ,gospel ,tru?4 ,we h be=e /at$ t ! population ( ,!ssalonica consi/$ ( two div]se classes1 ,greek & ,jew--! "o repres5t+ ! philosophy ( paganism1 ! o!r be+ ! cu/odian ( ! sacr$ tru?s ( ,revelation4 ,among ! ,hebrews ,moses 0 recognis$ z ! c5tral human figure & head ( _! legal sy/em1 & 8 words 7 pr(\ndly v5]at$2 & ! ,g5tiles 7 n less dev\t & ard5t 9 _! admiration ( ,plato & 8 f>-see+ wisdom4 ,! influ5ce ( ^! two sy/ems 0 all-pot5t ) ! ,!ssalonians2 x suppli$ ?\ght1 m\ld$ "* & life1 & fill$ up ! wide/ circle ( _! hopes4 ,! ,gospel imp+$ ^u ^! anci5t & rev]$ in/itutions1 & !y reel$ b5ea? ! %ock4 ,! bigot$ foll[]s ( ,moses & ,plato 7 compell$ to admit ! high] au?ority ( ! apo/olic message4 ,!y =m$ a correct e/imate ( ,gospel tru? :5 !y receiv$ x1 n z ! ^w ( m51 b z x is 9 tru?1 ! ^w ( ,god4 ,i4 ,! ,gospel is sup]ior to all human wisdom4--,x is n ! ^w ( m54 #a4 ,human wisdom is limit$ 9 its range4 ,! greate/ m9d is re/rict$ 9 its k1 & imp]fect 9 us+ :at x kn[s4 ,a celebrat$ ,roman s*ol> once exclaim$ ) petulance & disgu/3 ,! human m9d w&]s 9 a diseas$ delirium1 & x is !re=e n surpris+ t !re is no possible folly :i* philosoph]s1 at "o "t or ano!r1 h n prop\nd$ z a lesson ( wisdom4 #b4 ,human wisdom is *angeable4--,ari/otle1 ! great fa!r ( natural philosophy1 summ$ up 8 impressions on ?is subject ) 8 usual h>d1 unyield+ logic :5 ye said3 ,!re is no diff]5ce betwe5 :at m5 call k & m]e op9ion2 !re=e1 z all op9ion is unc]ta91 !re c be no c]ta9ty 9 human k4 #c4 ,human wisdom is unsatisfy+4--,x is ) a sigh ( bitt] disappo9tm5t t "o ( ! mo/ pr(\nd ?9k]s ( antiquity conclud$ 8 long & deep inquiry into human affairs1 & summ$ up ! result ) ^! sad1 melan*oly words3 ,no?+ c be kn[n2 no?+ !re=e c be le>n$2 no?+ c be c]ta92 ! s5ses are limit$ & delusive2 intellect is weak2 life is %ort6 ,,ii4 ,! ,gospel is ess5tially ,div9e4--#a4 ,x is au?oritative4 ,!re is an old prov]b1 ,:5 ! lion ro>s1 ! bea/s ( ! =e/ tremble4 ,s :5 ! ,gospel speaks1 unbeliev]s may well be fill$ ) fe>4 ,milton ?us describes ,adam 9 8 innoc5cy advanc+ to meet 8 cele/ial ,visitor3 ,he-- walks =? )\t m tra9 ,accompani$ ?an ) ,8 own complete ,p]fections3 9 ,himself 0 all ,8 /ate4 ,9 l mann] ,god's ,^w comes to u clo!d ) ! maje/y & au?ority ( its own innate p[]4 ,x b5ds ! e> to att5tion1 ! m9d to fai?1 ! he>t to rev]5ce1 ! w & consci5ce to ob$i5ce4 #b4 ,x is immutable4--,x is ! ^w ( ! ,"l t live? & abide? = ev] 7#a ,pet] i4 #bc74 7#a7 ,its promises are sure2 7#b7 its ?reat5+s w c]ta9ly be execut$4 #c4 ,x is complete4--,!re is no?+ to add1 no?+ to subtract4 ,x conta9s ! fulle/ revelation ( ,god1 ( man1 ( et]nal issues--su* z c nev] be f\nd else:]e4 #d4 ,x is wor?y ( univ]sal cr$5ce4--,if we receive ! witness ( m51 ! witness ( ,god is great]4 ,x is to ! ev]la/+ comm5dation ( ! ,!ssalonians1 & ( millions s9ce _! day1 t :5 !y he>d ! ,^w ( ,god !y receiv$ x1 n at ! ^w ( m51 b z x is 9 tru?1 ! ^w ( ,god4 ,?is next p>agraph includes ! ^w nigg>dly1 :i* is a f9e ^w1 mean+ /+y1 grasp+1 or p>simoni\s2 b to someone :o is n famili> ) ! ^w or n pay+ complete att5tion1 x c s\nd l a racial slur4 ,:5 tea*+ ?is mat]ial1 please /rongly consid] sub/itut+ a synonym4 ,,iii4 ,! ,gospel is efficaci\s 9 trans=m+ "*4--,:i* effectually worke? also 9 y t believe4 ,z ! planet receiv+ ! light ( ! sun is trans=m$ into an imitation sun1 s ! believ+ s\l receiv+ ! light ( ! ,^w is *ang$ into ! image ( t ,^w4 ,:atev] ! ,div9e ,^w prescribes1 t x works 9 u4 ,does x prescribe rep5tance8--x works rep5tance2 fai?8--x works fai?2 ob$i5ce8--x works ob$i5ce2 k8--x enlight5s to "k4 ,its trans=m+ p[]1 is cont9ually demon/rat$4 ,x makes ! nigg>dly g5]\s1 ! pr(ane holy1 ! drunk>d sob]1 ! pr(ligate *a/e4 ,fai? is ! vital =ce t connects ! s\l ) ?is conv]t+ p[]4 ,,iv4 ,! correct e/imate ( ,gospel tru? is matt] ( ceaseless ?anksgiv+ to ! prea*]4--,= ?is cause also ?ank we ,god )\t ceas+4 ,no disappo9tm5t is ke5] to ! anxi\s prea*] ?an t ( unproductive lab\r4 ,"s ( ! *oice/ m9i/]s ( ,god h to m\rn ov] comp>ative failure4 ,?9k ( ! angui% ( ! sympa!tic ,j]emiah :5 ! ,^w ( ! ,"l :i* he decl>$ 0 turn$ into daily reproa* & d]ision2 & to ,ezekiel1 :5 he wept ov] rebelli\s ,israel6 ,b ! joy ( success is irrepressible1 & ! full he>t p\rs out its ?anks to ,god4 ,!y joy be=e ,!e accord+ to ! joy 9 h>ve/1 & z m5 rejoice :5 !y divide ! spoil 7,isa4 ix4 #c74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ^w ( man1 :ile x may *>m ! und]/&+1 is p[]less to *ange ! he>t4 #b4 ,! correct e/imate ( ,gospel tru? is to reg>d x z ! ,^w ( ,god4 #c4 ,! ,^w ( ,god is efficaci\s to ! individual only z x is receiv$ believ+ly4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,! ,efficacy ( ! ,^w ( ,god & ! ,way ( receiv+ x4 ,i4 ,! description giv5 ( ! ,^w4--#a4 ,! ,^w n ( m51 b ( ,god4 #b4 ,kn[n by its effects4 7#a7 ,produc+ conviction ( s94 7#b7 ,b9d+ up ! brok5 he>t4 ,,ii4 ,9 :at mann] x %\ld be receiv$4--#a4 ,) att5tion & rev]5ce4 #b4 ,) humility & tea*abl5ess4 #c4 ,z ! in/rum5t = conv]sion & edification4--,e4 ,coop]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ad4 ,suff]+3 ! ,te/ ( ,conv]sion4 ,x (t5 happ5s t suff]+ reveals new features ( individual "* & awak5s p[]s t 7 be=e dormant4 ,x takes a great deal to ?or\ghly r\se "s p4 ,we are told t ,agrippa _h a dorm\se t slumb]$ s pr(\ndly t x w\ld nev] wake till ca/ into a cauldron ( boil+ lead4 ,s1 !re are "s natures :i* put =? all _! p[]s only :5 9 suff]+ & extremity4 ,! piety ( ,god's p has be5 mo/ sev]ely te/$ 9 ! mid/ ( p]secution & affliction4 ,! fai? ( ?\s&s has fail$ 9 ! h\r ( trial1 :ile ^? :o h borne ! /ra9 h ga9$ an accession ( moral n]ve & brav]y4 ,! ,!ssalonians imitat$ ! ,*ur*es 9 ,judea 9 boldly fac+ ! /orm ( malignant opposition1 & /&+ "u x ) calm1 unconqu]able firmness4 ,i4 ,! suff]+ ( ! ,!ssalonians _h a common orig94--,= ye also h suff]$ l ?+s ( y\r own c\ntrym51 ev5 z !y h ( ! ,jews4 ,j z ! ,jews :o embrac$ ,*ri/ianity met ) ! madde/ viol5ce f _! own unbeliev+ c\ntrym51 s ! ,g5tiles f\nd _! fi]ce/ foes among _! fell[-c\ntrym51 :o bl9dly clung to ! wor%ip ( ! gods4 ,x is ! unk9de/ cut ( all t comes f ! sword ( our own p--p ) :om we h liv$ 9 amity & concord1 b f :om consci5ce compels u to diff]4 ,:o c fa?om ! deep angui% ( ! ,psalmi/ s\nd+ 9 t %>p1 bitt] cry ( />tl$ surprise1 ,= x 0 n an enemy t reproa*$ me1 !n ,i c\ld h borne x2 b x 0 ?\1 a man1 m9e equal1 my guide & m9e acqua9tance6 7,ps4 lv4 #ab1 #ac74 ,x 0 a horrible discov]y ( nature engag$ 9 a t]rible suicidal w> ) itself6 ,nature gr[n mon/r\sly unnatural & savagely retaliat+ on its own2 natural love turn$ into unnatural enmity6 ,:at a revelation1 too1 is ?is ( ! desp]ate nature ( all p]secution6 ,its ins5sate malice rudely sund]s all bonds ( fa!rl&1 fri5d%ip1 & k9dr$4 ,! close aff9ity betwe5 ,ca9 & ,abel does n arre/ ! murd]]'s h&2 ! t5d] ties betwe5 ,saul & ,david1 wov5 ) mu* reciprocal k9dness & affection1 avail n to curb ! mad cruelty ( ! infuriate k+4 ,ah6 h[ deep & *angeless is ! tru?1 ,all t w live godly 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus %all suff] p]secution 7#b ,tim4 iii4 #ab74 ,! suff]+ t te/s is /ill f ! same s\rce1 ,a man's foes are !y ( 8 own h\sehold 7,matt4 x4 #cf74 ,,ii4 ,! suff]+ ( ! ,!ssalonians 0 borne ) exempl>y ,*ri/ian =titude4--,= ye1 bre?r51 became foll[]s ( ! ,*ur*es ( ,god1 :i* 9 ,judea are 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,! same ?\ght is express$ 9 ! fir/ *apt]1 :]e ! apo/le says1 ,ye became foll[]s ( u & ( ! ,"l4 ,= at ! head ( ! long l9e is ,jesus1 ! ,capta9 ( salvation2 & all :om ,he leads to glory walk 9 ,8 /eps1 imitate ,8 example1 & s become foll[]s "o ( ano!r4 ,x is n1 h[ev]1 suff]+ 9 itself t purifies & exalts ,*ri/ian "*1 s mu* z ! _s 9 :i* x is borne4 ,! h>de/ po9t ( ob$i5ce is to obey 9 suff]+4 ,x 0 en\gh to cool ! fi]y ambition ( ! aspir+ disciples :5 ,jesus said1 ,are ye able to dr9k ( ! cup t ,i %all dr9k (8 7,matt4 xx4 #bb74 ,& yet ! foll[+ ( ,*ri/ 9 suff]+ is ! true te/ ( disciple%ip4 ,he t take? n 8 cross & foll[e? me is n wor?y ( ,me 7,matt4 x4 #ch74 ,x is a gr& pro( ( ! sup]natural efficacy ( ,gospel tru? t x inspires s int5se a love ( x z to make u will+ to endure ! mo/ exquisite suff]+ = its sake4 ,! love ( tru? becomes supreme4 ,john ,huss1 lam5t+ ! rupture ( an old & valu$ fri5d%ip1 said3 ,paletz is my fri5d2 tru? is my fri5d2 & bo? be+ my fri5ds1 x is my sacr$ duty to give ! fir/ hon\r to tru?4 ,! s\l1 p5etrat$ ) ?is sublime devotion to tru?1 w pass unsca!d ! fi]y te/ ( suff]+4 ,on ! de/ruction by fire ( ! ,london ,alex&ra ,palace a few ye>s ago1 x 0 f\nd t1 :ile _m specim5s ( old ,engli% porcela9 exhibit$ !re 7 r$uc$ to a black1 %apeless mass1 ! true porcela9 ( ,bri/ol1 ?\gh brok5 into fragm5ts1 /ill reta9$ its :it5ess1 & ev5 its mo/ delicate %ades ( col\r1 un9jur$ by ! fire4 ,s ! truly good1 ?\gh w\nd$ & maim$1 %all survive ! fi]ce/ trial1 & reta9 intact all t specially di/+ui%es & beautifies ! ,*ri/ian "*4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,our love ( ! ,gospel is te/$ by :at we suff] = x4 #b4 ,! simil>ity ( exp]i5ce 9 all times & places is a /rong evid5ce ( ! tru? ( ! ,*ri/ian religion4 #c4 ,suff]+ does n de/roy1 b builds up & p]fects4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ae1 #af4 ,! ,fury ( ! ,old ,religion aga9/ ! ,new4 ,x is ! natural ord] ( ?+s t ! old mu/ give place to ! new4 ,! inexorable op]ation ( ! law ( progress is se5 9 a ?\s& diff]5t =ms4 ,9 ! _w ( vegetation1 ! old life is cont9ually yield+ supremacy to ! new4 ,! leaves1 buds1 & blossoms ( ! tree1 z !y =ce _! way to ! light1 fl+ _! %ad[s on ! grave :]e _! pr$ecessors lie decay$ & buri$--life bloom+ amid ! gha/ly emblems ( dea?4 ,&1 9 ! _w ( religi\s ?\ght & op9ion1 :ile ,div9e tru? rema9s 9 its ess5ce un*angeably ! same1 old =ms & old def9itions are ev] giv+ place to ! new4 ,! transition f ! old to a new ord] ( ?+s 9 ! progress ( religion is n always accompli%$ )\t opposition4 ,age is naturally & increas+ly t5aci\s2 & ! old religion looks on ! new ) suspicion1 ) jeal\sy1 ) fe>1 ) ang]4 ,! ,jews _h resi/$ ! attempts ( _! own ,div9ely commission$ prophets to r\se ! nation to a pur] fai? & m vigor\s religi\s life2 b _! fury rea*$ its climax 9 _! bl9d1 unreasonable1 & fi5di% opposition to ,*ri/ianity4 ,! text describes ! fury ( ! old religion aga9/ ! new4 ,i4 ,! fury ( ! ,jews is se5 9 _! inhuman treatm5t ( ! great lead]s ( religi\s ?\ght4--,:o bo? kill$ ! ,"l ,jesus & _! own prophets1 & h p]secut$ u 7v]4 #ae74 #a4 ,!y plott$ aga9/ ! life ( ! _w's ,r$eem]2 & 9 spite ( insuffici5t evid5ce to convict1 & ! endeav\rs ( ! ,roman procurator to release1 !y clam\r$ = ! imm$iate crucifixion ( _! innoc5t ,victim1 exclaim+ 9 ! wild intoxication ( malignant passion1 ,8 blood be on u & on our *ildr5 7,matt4 xxvii4 #be7--;a self-invok$ imprecation t fell on !m ) t]rible & desolat+ v5geance4 #b4 ,! s9 ( murd] already d>kly /a9$ _! race4--,! be/ & noble/ ( _! prophets 7 un(f5d+ victims3 ,isaiah1 ,j]emiah1 ,amos1 ,ze*>iah1 met ) viol5t dea?s4 ,! *>ge ( ! proto-m>tyr ,/eph5 0 unansw]able 7,acts vii4 #eb74 #c4 ,! apo/les 7 subject$ to simil> treatm5t4--,& h p]secut$ u--h *as$ & driv5 u out4 ,!y drove !m out ( ,!ssalonica1 aft]w>ds out ( ,b]a1 & 7 at t mom5t engag$ 9 in/igat+ an insurrection to drive ! apo/le out ( ,cor9?4 ,! _s ( p]secution is un*ang$4 ,:]ev] ! attempt is made to raise ! ,*ur* f ! grave ( spiritual dea? & reanimate h] cre$ & ritual ) int5s] reality & life1 x is met ) a jeal\s1 angry opposition4 ,:at a wret*$1 %ort-sight$ policy does p]secution reveal6 ,x is ! idolis$ weapon ( ! tyrant & ! c[>d1 ! sport ( ! brutal1 ! sangu9>y c>nival ( demons6 ,,ii4 ,! fury ( ! ,jews 0 displeas+ to ,god4--,!y please n ,god 7v]4 #ae74 ,!y fondly imag9$ !y 7 ! fav\rites ( heav51 & t all o!rs 7 exclud$ f ! ,div9e complac5cy4 ,!y _h ! words ( ! law c>efully committ$ to memory & c\ld quote !m ) ! utmo/ facility to s]ve _! own purpose4 ,!y w\ld support _! pr\d assumption ( sup]iority & exclusiv5ess by quot+ ,deut4 xiv4 #b1 wilfully %utt+ _! eyes to ! vital diff]5ce betwe5 ! holy int5tion ( ,jehovah & _! mis]ably defective realisation ( t int5tion4 ,9 _! opposition to ,*ri/ianity !y ?\ght !y 7 do+ ,god s]vice2 yet all ! "t !y 7 displeas+ to ,him4 ,h[ fatally bl9d+ is s91 goad+ ! s\l to ! commission ( ! mo/ horrible crimes "u ! sacr$ guise ( virtue6 ,,iii4 ,! fury ( ! ,jews 0 ho/ile to man4--#a4 ,_! ho/ility 0 direct$ aga9/ ! _w ( mank9d4 ,are contr>y to all m5 7v]4 #ae74 ,! ,jews ( t p]iod delight$ 9 hat*+ all k9ds ( s$ition1 privy conspiracy1 & rebellion4 ,!y 7 adv]s>ies ( all1 ! despis]s ( all4 ,tacitus1 ! ,roman hi/orian1 br&s !m z ! enemies ( all m53 & ,apion1 ! ,egyptian1 accord+ to ! admission ( ,josephus1 calls !m a!i/s & misan?ropes--9 fact1 ! mo/ witless & dulle/ ( b>b>ians4 #b4 ,_! ho/ility 0 embitt]$ by a despicable religi\s jeal\sy4--,=bidd+ u to speak to ! ,g5tiles1 t !y might be sav$ 7v]4 #af74 ,"h ! fury ( ! old religion aga9/ ! new rea*$ its climax4 ,x is ! p]fection ( bigotry & cruelty to d5y to our fell[-m5 ! only means ( salvation4 ,into :at mon/]s ( b>b>ity w p]secution turn m56 ,ph>aoh p]si/$ to su* a degree ( unreasonabl5ess z to *a/ise ! ,hebrews = n accompli%+ impossibilities6 ,julian1 ! apo/ate f ,*ri/ianity1 c>ri$ 8 v5geful _s to 8 dea?b$1 & di$ curs+ ! ,naz>5e6 ,,iv4 ,! fury ( ! ,jews hurri$ !m into irretrievable ru94--#a4 ,_! wick$ness 0 wilfully p]si/5t4 ,to fill up _! s9s alway 7v]4 #af7--;at all times1 n[ z mu* z ev]4 ,s mu* s1 ! "t is n[ come :5 ! cup ( _! iniquity is fill$ to ! brim1 & no?+ c prev5t ! consequ5t puni%m5t4 ,! desire to s9 gr[s ) its commission4 ,s9n]s1 says ,/4 ,gregory1 w\ld live = ev] t !y might s9 = ev]--a p[]ful argum5t = ! endlessness ( future puni%m5t4 ,! desire to s9 is endless4 #b4 ,_! puni%m5t 0 inevitable & complete4--,= ! wra? is come ^u !m to ! utt]mo/ 7v]4 #af7--;is ev5 n[ ^u !m4 ,! process has begun2 _! fury to de/roy o!rs w accel]ate _! own de/ruction4 ,puni%m5t fell ^u ! wick$1 unbeliev+1 & resi/+ ,jews1 & utt] de/ruction ^u _! national /atus & religi\s supremacy 7vide ,josephus1 ,w>s1 ,books v41 vi474 ,lessons4--#a4 ,!re is a fe>ful possibility ( s9k+ into a lifeless =mality1 & bl9d1 infatuate opposition to ! good4 #b4 ,! rage ( man aga9/ ! tru? defeats its own ends1 & recoils 9 v5geance on himself4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ae1 #af4 ,! ,p]secut+ ,jews-- ,i4 ,(t5 misl$ by pr(ess$ zeal = tru?4 ,,ii4 ,tortur$ & murd]$ ! noble/ m5 ( _! own race4 ,,iii4 ,oppos$ ! ,gospel ) viol5t & unreason+ sev]ity4 ,,iv4 ,h !mselves be5 p]secut$ by all ! nations among :om !y soj\rn$4 ,v4 ,furni% an unansw]able argum5t = ! tru? ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ag-bj4 ,! ,p[] ( ,satan1 ,great b ,re/rict$4 ,/4 ,paul _h a pr(\nd1 unhesitat+ belief 9 ! reality & p]sonal activity ( ,satan4 ,an exam9ation ( ! apo/le's own writ+s & disc\rses places ?is beyond d\bt4 ,we ne$ ref] to b a few passages4 ,satan is ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air1 ! _s t n[ worke? 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce 7,eph4 ii4 #b72 ! god ( ?is _w1 bl9d+ ! m9ds ( !m :i* believe n 7#b ,cor4 iv4 #d74 ,to conv]t to ! ,*ri/ian religion is to br+ m5 f ! p[] ( ,satan unto ,god 7,acts xxvi4 #ah74 ,to relapse is to turn aside aft] ,satan 7#a ,tim4 v4 #ae74 ,to commit s9 is to give place to ! devil 7,eph4 iv4 #bg74 ,if ,paul suff]$ f "s griev\s bodily ailm5t t *eck$ him 9 8 evangelical lab\rs1 x 0 ! angel ( ,satan to buffet him 7#b ,cor4 xii4 #ag72 & :5 he 0 prev5t$ f pay+ a visit to ! /ruggl+ ,*ur* at ,!ssalonica1 x 0 ,satan t h9d]$ him4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,! p[] ( ,satan =c+ an unwill+ sep>ation4--,b we1 bre?r51 be+ tak5 f y = a %ort "t 9 pres5ce1 n 9 he>t 7v]4 #ag74 #a4 ,! sep>ation 0 pa9ful1 b tempor>y4--,be+ tak5 f y--lit]ally1 be+ orphan$ ( y4 ,?is grief 0 l t ( a fa!r b]eft ( 8 *ildr51 or *ildr5 ( _! p>5ts4 ,_! emotions 7 express$ by ,jacob--,if ,i am b]eav$ ( my *ildr51 ,i am b]eav$ 7,g54 xliii4 #ad74 ,!y hop$ spe$ily to return2 &1 aft] ! lapse ( five ye>s1 _! hopes 7 realis$4 ,satan act$ by means ( wick$ m5 7,acts xvii4 #e-h1 #ac74 #b4 ,! sep>ation did n less5 _! spiritual atta*m5t4--,9 pres5ce1 n 9 he>t4 ,satan may deprive ( ! opportunity ( social int]c\rse1 b n ( reciprocal ,*ri/ian love4 ,augu/9e1 ref]r+ to diff]5t k9ds ( fri5d%ip1 %[s ! pre-em95ce ( ! spiritual1 :]e ! l9k is grace & ! ,_s ( ,god3 ,natural affection want ( pres5ce dim9i%e?2 mundane fri5d%ip1 :]e pr(it makes ! union1 want ( pr(it unloose?2 b spiritual amity no?+ dissolves1 no1 n t :i* dissolves all o!rs1 lack ( society4 ,,ii4 ,! p[] ( ,satan h9d]+ an e>ne/ly desir$ visit4--#a4 ,opposition int5sifi$ _! desire to see _! conv]ts4 ,endeav\r$ ! m abundantly to see y\r face ) great desire 7v]4 #ag74 ,z lime is influ5c$ by wat]1 z a /ream gr[s m furi\s by ! ob/acles set aga9/ x1 s g5u9e affection is increas$ 9 f]v\r by t :i* opposes x4 #b4 ,! opposition succe$$ 9 baffl+ repeat$ attempts to c>ry out t desire4--,:]e=e1 we w\ld h come unto y1 ev5 ,i ,paul1 once & aga92 b ,satan h9d]$ u 7v]4 #ah74 ,! apo/le halt$ at ,b]a on 8 way to ,a!ns1 & probably attempt$ !n to return to ,!ssalonica1 b 0 ?w>t$ 9 8 design4 ,?\gh no express ref]5ce is made 9 ! hi/ory to ! ag5cy ( ,satan1 ,paul _h unmi/akable evid5ce ( its op]ation 9 _m ways4 ,satan h9d]$ u--p]haps by imprisonm5t1 tempe/s at sea1 or by keep+ him s fully occupi$ ) incessant conflicts & ev]-new tribulations ( 8 own1 z to leave him no leisure = c>ry+ out 8 plan4 ,! v]b signifies to cut a tr5* 9 ! way ( a pursu+ enemy1 s z to h9d] 8 progress4 ,,iii4 ,! p[] ( ,satan unable to rob ! ,*ri/ian work] ( ! joy & rew>d ( success4--,great z is ! p[] ( ,satan1 x is n omnipot5t4 ,! ,*ri/ian w>rior c successfully )/& x 7,eph4 vi4 #aa-ac72 & he is assur$ t ,god w bruise ,satan "u 8 feet 7,rom4 xvi4 #bj74 #a4 ,success 9 s\l-sav+ is productive ( unutt]able joy4--,= :at is our hope1 or joy1 or cr[n ( rejoic+8 ,are n ev5 ye8 7v]4 #ai74 ,! m]*ant rejoices ov] 8 ga9s1 ! w>rior ov] 8 victories1 ! arti/ ov] ! a*ievem5ts ( g5ius2 b !re is no joy s sweet1 s exquisite1 s abid+1 z ! successful w9n] ( s\ls4 #b4 ,! joy ( success 9 s\l-sav+ w be among ! highe/ rew>ds ( ! future4--,9 ! pres5ce ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ at ,8 com+8 ,= ye are our glory & joy 7v]s4 #ai1 #bj74 ,! return ( ,*ri/ to heav51 aft] ! judgm5t1 is "h comp>$ to ! solemnity ( a triumph1 9 :i* ! apo/le is to appe> cr[n$ 9 tok5 ( victory ov] ! false religions ( ! _w1 att5d$ by 8 conv]ts2 & because !y are ! cause ( 8 be+ ?us cr[n$1 !y are1 by a beautiful figure ( spee*1 call$ 8 cr[n ( rejoic+4 ,special hon\r is promis$ to ! successful work] 7,dan4 xii4 #c74 7#a7 ,joy enhanc$ by ! recognitions 9 ! future life4 ,are n ev5 ye 9 ! pres5ce ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ at ,8 com+8 ,if ,paul kn[s 8 conv]ts 9 ! heav5ly _w1 %all we n "k our lov$ ones :o h gone be=e8 7#b7 ,by ! pres5ce & approbation ( ! ,"l ,jesus = :om we h lab\r$4 ,9 ,?y pres5ce is fulness ( joy2 at ,?y "r h& !re are pleasures = ev]more 7,ps4 xvi4 #aa74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! p[] ( ,satan works ?r\gh _m ag5cies2 !re=e1 we h ne$ ( wat*fulness4 #b4 ,! p[] ( ,satan is limit$2 !re=e1 we ne$ n be disc\rag$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,satanic ,h9drances-- ,i4 ,are veil$ by subtle & speci\s pretexts4 ,,ii4 ,"w mis*ief 9 individuals & 9 ,*ur*es4 ,,iii4 ,may succe$ 9 div]t+ = a "t ! be/ int5tions ( ! good4 ,,iv4 ,%\ld be dilig5tly & pray]fully wat*$4 ,v4 ,are fru/rat$ by a sup]ior p[]4 ,v]s4 #ai1 #bj4 ,! ,joy ( a ,m9i/] 9 8 ,conv]ts-- ,i4 ,z !y are liv+ witnesses ( ! p[] ( ! ,gospel4 ,,ii4 ,z !y are ! cr[n+ rew>d ( 8 lab\rs4 ,,iii4 ,z he %>es ! joy ( ,*ri/ 9 _! salvation & f9al glory4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,:5 we c\ld no long] =be>4--,?is latt] ^w occurs 9 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #g to describe ! endurance ( love4 ,v]4 #b4 ,fell[-lab\r] is omitt$ f ! ,r4,v4 text1 :i* reads1 our bro!r & ,god's m9i/] 9 ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,to e/abli% y4--,to fix firmly2 z ,*ri/ said to ,pet]1 ,/abli% ?y bre?r5 7,luke xxii4 #cb74 ,v]4 #c4 ,t no man %\ld be mov$4--,! ^w seems to imply mov$ to s(tness1 z ,pr(essor ,j[ett intimates4 ,x is us$ especially ( ! motion ( a dog's tail z x fawns on its ma/]4 ,s ! ^w passes ov] to ! m5tal sph]e 7comp>e on ,/4 ,james' figure1 ,james i4 #f74 ,t no man %\ld amid/ 8 calamities be allur$ by ! flatt]+ hope ( a m pleasant life to ab&on 8 duty 7,tittmann74 ,v]4 #d4 ,we %\ld suff] tribulation4--,9 ! v]se previ\s ! n\n f ! same root z ! "o "h translat$ suff] tribulation is giv5 z afflictions4 ,! actual p]secution ( ! ,roman gov]nm5t 0 slight1 b :at may be t]m$ social p]secution & ! illegal viol5ce employ$ t[>ds ! fir/ disciples unceas+ 7,j[ett74 ,v]4 #e4 ,:5 ,i c\ld no long] =be> 4 4 4 s5t to "k4--,! :ole v]se %[s ! t5sion ( ! apo/le's m9d4 ,v]4 #f4 ,& br\ght u good tid+s4--,r4,v4 glad tid+s4 ,! "o ^w = 'br\ght-glad-tid+s' ev]y:]e else 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t signifies ! glad tid+s4 4 4 4 ,h5ce ! peculi> =ce ( ! ^w "h4 4 4 4 ,x 0 a gospel s5t to him 9 return = 8 gospel br\ght to !m 7,f9dlay74 ,ye h good remembrance ( u4--,k9dly remembrance4 ,! tempt] _h n be5 able to turn to gall ! sweet ?\ghts ( grateful appreciation ( ! apo/le's "w4 ,v]4 #h4 ,= n[ we live1 if ye /& fa/ 9 ! ,"l4--,! man :o lat] c\ld say1 ,= to me to live is ,*ri/ 7,phil4 i4 #ba71 prep>es u = t say+ by ?is4 ,life to him is desirable only z o!rs b5efit by x4 ,v]4 #i4 ,= :at ?anks c we r5d] to ,god aga94--,9 ! ,r4,v4 aga9 is jo9$ ) r5d]1 repres5t+ ! "o ^w ( ,/4 ,paul4 ,! same v]b is f\nd twice 9 ,luke xiv4 #ad z recomp5se4 ,! apo/le feels :at a poor requital any ?anksgiv+ mu/ be = ! m]cy ( ! good news f ,!ssalonica 7see #b ,!ss4 i4 #f74 ,v]4 #aa4 ,direct our way unto y4--,acts xvi4 #f1 #g %\ld be read4 ,satan might h9d] 7*4 ii4 #ah72 if ,god makes /raight ! way1 progress w be easy4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,! ,"l make y ab\nd 9 love4--,! ,"l may "h be ! ,holy ,_s1 z ! ?ree p]sons ( ! ,tr9ity w be appeal$ to 7cf4 v]4 #ac1 z 9 #b ,!ss4 iii4 #e74 ,s ! ,holy ,gho/ is call$ ! ,"l 7#b ,cor4 iii4 #ag74 ,love is ! fruit ( ! ,_s 7,gal4 v4 #bb71 & ,8 (fice is to e/abli% 9 hol9ess 7v]4 #ac2 #a ,pet4 i4 #b7 7,faussett74 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a1 #b4 ,a ,difficult & ,important ,mission4 ,paul _h be5 compell$ to leave ,!ssalonica 9 consequ5ce ( ! malignant opposition ( ! ,jews4 ,!y ?ir/$ = 8 life1 & x w\ld /ill be dang]\s = him to visit ! city4 ,b ,timo?y might v5ture :]e x w\ld be p]il\s = ! apo/le to appe>4 ,:ile ! wra? ( ! ,jews rag$ aga9/ ! ,gospel z a :ole1 x culm9at$ 9 its fury ar\nd ! head ( ,paul1 ! r+lead] & *ampion ( ! movem5t4 ,fe>+ t 8 abs5ce might be miscon/ru$1 & anxi\s to /r5g!n ! fai? ( ! infant ,*ur* 9 ! mid/ ( trial1 ! apo/le det]m9es to s5d a tru/$ mess5g]4 ,x is a significant te/imony to ! s\nd judgm5t & prud5ce ( ,timo?y1 t he is select$ = ?is difficult & important mission4 ,i4 ,?is mission 0 ! sugge/ion ( an uncontrollable anxiety4--,:]e=e1 :5 we c\ld no long] =be> 7v]4 #a74 ,?is anxiety sprang f ! int5sity ( ! apo/le's love4 ,x is a /rik+ feature ( g5u9e1 ,*ri/ian love t1 :ile x be>s ) uncompla9+ pati5ce any am\nt ( ext]nal suff]+1 x is re/less ) a holy impati5ce ( delay 9 do+ good to ^? x embraces4 ,! devot$ "m c endure any?+ b re/ra9t 9 h] desire to promote ! be/ welf>e ( h] *ild4 ,david 0 indiff]5t to ! exposure & dang]s ( 8 wild]ness-life2 b 8 s\l pant$ aft] ,god ) all ! rag+ ?ir/ ( ! h>t 9 autumn = ! cool+ wat]-brook4 ,,ii4 ,?is mission involv$ great p]sonal inconv5i5ce4--,we ?\ght x good to be left at ,a!ns alone 7v]4 #a74 ,! unselfi%ness ( true love ev] pref]s ano!r's good to its own4 ,timo?y _h travell$ s con/antly ) ,paul & _h be5 s great a com=t to him 9 8 captivities & trials1 t 8 abs5ce 0 a ke5ly felt loss4 ,specially 0 8 sympa?y & co-op]ation ne$$ :5 ! great ,g5tile mission>y ent]$ ! region-- ,:]e on ! gean %ore a city /ood1 ,built nobly1 pure ! air & light ! soil1 ,a!ns1 ! eye ( ,greece1 "m ( arts ,& eloqu5ce4--,milton4 ,at ,a!ns alone4 ,:at a sublime hi/orical picture is portray$ 9 ^! words6 ,*ri/ianity embodi$ 9 a s+le1 lonely man1 /&+ 9 ! mid/ ( ! popul\s metropolis ( pagan culture & idolatry6 ,yet ! p[] su/a9$ 9 t solit>y man broke up & scatt]$ ! huge fabric ( hea!nism4 ,solitude is "o ( ! highe/ enjoym5ts ( :i* our nature is susceptible4 ,solitude is also1 :5 too long cont9u$1 capable ( be+ made ! mo/ sev]e1 indescribable1 un5durable1 s\rce ( angui% 7,delora9e74 ,,iii4 ,?is mission 0 entru/$ to a ?or\ghly qualifi$ mess5g]4--,! high "* ( ,timo?y & ! relations exi/+ betwe5 ! two prea*]s are br\ght out 9 ! epi!ts appli$ to him4 ,timo?y our bro!r 7v]4 #b74 ,9 o!r places ,paul calls him 8 own son 9 ! fai?1 8 de>ly belov$ son 7#a ,tim4 i4 #b2 #b ,tim4 i4 #b72 b 9 speak+ ( him to ! ,*ur*es he recognises him on ! equal foot+ ( a bro!r4 ,he 0 also a m9i/] ( ,god1 solemnly set ap>t to ?is s]vice by ! voice ( prophecy1 & by ! consecrat+ h&s ( ! presbyt]y1 & ( ,paul himself4 ,& f9ally1 he 0 ,paul's fell[-lab\r] 9 ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/1 n only z all ,god's m9i/]s are fell[-lab\r]s1 work+ ! "w ( ! same ,"l1 b also on ! gr\nd ( t special intimacy ( p]sonal int]c\rse & co-op]ation1 to :i* he 0 f ! fir/ admitt$ by ! apo/le 7,lillie74 ,?us1 ,timo?y 0 ?or\ghly qualifi$--7#a7 to c>ry out ! apo/le's wi% conc]n+ ! ,!ssalonians1 & 7#b7 to sympa?ise ) ! ,*ur*'s peculi> difficulties & trials4 ,he 0 m ?an a m]e c\ri]4 ,he 0 fai?ful to ,paul's in/ructions1 & valuable to ! ,*ur* 9 himself4 ,,iv4 ,?is mission 0 *>g$ ) a "w ( high importance & necessity4--,to e/abli% y1 & to com=t y1 conc]n+ y\r fai? 7v]4 #b74 #a4 ,to e/abli%--to com=t1 or set fa/ _! fai? by a fre%1 au?oritative manife/ation ( ! ,gospel tru? & its ,div9e evid5ces2 & ?is w\ld be done by private conv]sation & public m9i/ration4 #b4 ,to com=t4--,! ^w means also1 & especially "h1 to exhort1 ?\gh d\btless com=t w\ld be m+l$ ) ! exhortation4 ,! ,!ssalonians 7 expos$ to ! /orm ( p]secution t 0 ev]y:]e rag+ aga9/ ! ,gospel & its adh]5ts1 & !y 7 exhort$ to /eadfa/ness1 t no man %\ld be mov$ by ^! afflictions 7*4 iii4 #c74 ,paul & ,b>nabas _h a simil> mission to ! ,*ur*es 9 ,less] ,asia 7,acts xiv4 #bb74 ,!re are none s /rong 9 fai? b ne$ confirmation1 none s c\rage\s b ne$ com=t4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! e/abli%m5t ( believ]s is ev] a subject ( anxiety to ! true m9i/]4 #b4 ,! desire to promote ! highe/ welf>e ( ! ,*ur* %\ld ev] be p>am\nt4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,v]4 #a4 ,at ,a!ns alone 7cf4 ,acts xvii4 #af1 #ag74 ,! ,solitude ( a ,great ,city-- ,i4 ,af=ds a pa9ful opportunity to reflect on its moral condition4--,he saw ! city :olly giv5 to idolatry4 ,,ii4 ,awak5s pr(\nd conc]n 9 a great s\l4--,8 _s 0 /irr$ 9 him4 ,,iii4 ,r\ses to imm$iate action 9 promot+ ! welf>e ( ! citiz5s4--,!re=e disput$ he 9 ! synagogue & 9 ! m>ket daily4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #c-e4 ,! ,p]ils ( ,suff]+4 ,a /orm among ! ,highl&s ( ,scotl& (t5 effects great & rapid *anges4 ,! huge m\nta9 t slumb]s h>mlessly 9 ! sun%9e1 ) su* calm & sull5 maje/y1 is trans=m$ by ! tempe/ into a mon/] ( fury4 ,its sides are sudd5ly %eet$ ) wat]falls1 & ! f]oci\s torr5ts "w deva/ation among ! gl5s & /ra?s t lie 9 _! impetu\s c\rse4 ,! trees & %rubs t are b slightly root$ are swept away1 & only ! firmly gr\nd$ survive4 ,s x is1 :5 ! /orm ( p]secution breaks ^u ! ,gospel & its adh]5ts4 ,! new conv]ts1 ! roots ( ^: fai? h n p5etrat$ s deeply into ! soil ( tru?1 are 9 dang] ( be+ di/urb$ & c>ri$ away4 ,_! p]il is matt] ( anxiety to ! ,*ri/ian work]4 ,h5ce ! apo/le s5ds ,timo?y1 & writes ?is epi/le to ! ,!ssalonians1 to confirm & e/abli% !m 9 ! fai?4 ,he %[s3-- ,i4 ,t suff]+ is ! inevitable lot ( ,god's p4--#a4 ,t suff]+ is a ,div9e ord9ance4 ,= ye y\rselves "k t we are appo9t$ !reunto 7v]4 #c74 ,a /range way1 "o w\ld ?9k1 ( reconcil+ p to affliction1 by tell+ !m t !y h no?+ else to expect4 ,x is a gr& pro( ( ! triumph ( ! ,gospel ov] ! rebelli\s human he>t t x prescribes su* conditions & reconciles m5 to ! acceptance ( !m2 & x does s bo? by ! grace :i* x imp>ts = ! pres5t & by ! glori\s hope x holds out = ! future4 ,x is laid d[n z a law ( ,*ri/ian progress t we mu/1 ?r\gh mu* tribulation1 ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god 7,acts xiv4 #bb74 ,! v purity ( ! ,*ur*1 imp]fect z x is1 com+ into contact ) ! s9 & mis]y preval5t 9 ! _w1 produces suff]+4 ,because ye are n ( ! _w1 b ,i h *os5 y out ( ! _w1 !re=e ! _w hate? y 7,john xv4 #ai74 ,x is en\gh = u to "k t our trials d n happ5 )\t ! k & cons5t & purpose & control ( ,god1 & t _! ext5t & duration are regulat$ by ,8 inf9ite1 fa!rly wisdom & love4 ,! ,div9e appo9tm5t ( suff]+ is design$ = our highe/ discipl9e & culture--)draw+ our affections f ! temporal & c5tr+ !m on et]nal realities2 expos+ our hypocrisies & cleans+ ! moral corruptions t h ent]$ into our lives1 l fil? on /&+ wat]s1 & /r5g!n+ u to d ! "r1 undismay$ by ! bitt]e/ afflictions4 ,! greate/ suff]+ (t5 br+s u into ! neighb\rhood ( ! greate/ bless+4 ,gold is clean] aft] x has be5 put into ! fire3 be ?\ gold1 & ! fi]y p]secution %all n hurt !e4 #b4 ,t suff]+ 0 ! subject ( frequ5t apo/olic w>n+4--,= v]ily1 :5 we 7 ) y1 we told y be=e t we %\ld suff] tribulation 7v]4 #d74 ,x is intimat$ "h t x 0 n s mu* "o s+le /atem5t on "s p>ticul> occasion z x 0 ! con/ant & habitual t5or ( ! apo/le's tea*+ t suff]+ 0 to be expect$4 ,paul himself 0 an illu/ri\s example ( h]oic =titude 9 suff]+ = ,*ri/'s sake4 ,! ,holy ,gho/1 said he1 witnesse? 9 e city1 say+ t bonds & afflictions abide me 7,acts xx4 #bc74 ,x is bo? wise & k9d to =ew>n ,god's p ( com+ afflictions1 t !y be n ov]tak5 unexpect$ly & unprep>$4 ,! pr$ictions ( ! apo/le 7 v]ifi$3 ,ev5 z x came to pass1 & ye "k4 ,_! fir/ acqua9tance ) ! ,gospel 0 9 ! mid/ ( p]secution & trial4 ,! viol5t opposition cont9u$1 b ! w>n+s & exhortations ( ! apo/le 7 n 9 va9 7#b ,!ss4 i4 #d74 #c4 ,t ! suff]+ ( ,god's p is a cause ( m9i/]ial anxiety4--,= ?is cause1 :5 ,i c\ld no long] =be>1 ,i s5t to "k y\r fai? 7v]4 #e74 ,x has be5 pi?ily said1 ,calamity is man's true t\*/one4 ,! /ronge/ h !n become a prey to ! malice & subtlety ( ,satan4 ,! fai?ful m9i/]1 kn[+ ! p]ils ( suff]+ & ! awful consequ5ces ( apo/asy1 is anxi\sly conc]n$ ab\t ! fai? ( 8 conv]ts4 ,!re are ?ree modes ( be>+ ! ills ( life--by indiff]5ce1 :i* is ! mo/ common2 by philosophy1 :i* is ! mo/ o/5tati\s2 & by religion1 :i* is ! mo/ effectual 7,colton74 ,,ii4 ,t suff]+ exposes ,god's p to ! di/urb+ =ces ( ,satanic temptations4--,le/ by "s means ! tempt] h tempt$ y 7v]4 #e74 #a4 ,a sugge/ive designation ( ,satan4--,! tempt]4 ,:at unspeakable vil5ess1 ru91 mis]y1 & t]ror are sugge/$ by t "n6 ,all human woe may be trac$ directly up to him4 ,! greate/ *ampions ( ,*ri/5dom1 su* z ,paul & ,lu!r1 _h ! mo/ vivid s5se ( ! p]sonality1 ne>ness1 & unceas+ c\nt]-work+ ( ?is great adv]s>y ( ,god & man4 ,!re is ne$ ( sleepless vigilance & pray]4 #b4 ,! v]satility ( ,satanic temptations4--,le/ by "s means4 ,he may desc5d sudd5ly1 clo!d ) t]ror & burn+ ) wra?1 to surprise & t]rify into s94 ,m frequ5tly he appe>s 9 ! s$uctive & m dang]\s g>b ( an angel ( light1 ! deceptive phantom ( :at he once 04 ,inf9ite are 8 me?ods2 8 aim is "o--to sugge/ d\bts & impi\s ref]5ces z to ,god's provid5tial deal+s ( sev]ity1 & to produce apo/asy f ! fai?4 ,,iii4 ,t ! temptations ( a suff]+ /ate imp]il ! "w ( ,god's s]vants4--,& our lab\r be 9 va9 7v]4 #e74 ,9 va9 z reg>ds ! great end ( _! salvation2 !y w\ld lapse into _! =m] hea!ni% /ate1 & by apo/asy lose _! heav5ly rew>d2 & 9 va9 z reg>ds ! joy :i* ! apo/le anticipat$ f _! ultimate salvation4 ,x is true no "w done = ,god is absolutely 9 va92 ! work] %all receive 8 j rew>d2 b x may be 9 va9 ) reg>d to ! object to :i* 8 be/ ef=ts h be5 direct$4 ,x is bitt]ly disappo9t+ to see ! "w t has co/ s mu*1 utt]ly fru/rat$ by a mom5t>y temptation ( ! wick$ "o4 ,h[ diff]5t might h be5 ! moral hi/ory ( ?\s&s if !y _h n yield$ to ! fir/ fi]y trial6 ,( all ! sad words ( tongue or p51 ,! sadde/ are ^!--x might h be54 ,,iv4 ,t ,god's p may triumph ov] ! greate/ suff]+4--,t no man %\ld be mov$ drawn away by flatt]y or %ak5 by ^! afflictions 7v]4 #c74 ,:ile piety is tri$1 x is also /r5g!n$ by suff]+4 ,! wat*ful & fai?ful s\l may use 8 tr\bles z aids to a ri*] exp]i5ce & a firm] consolidation ( ,*ri/ian "*4 ,?us ,god s*oole? & nurture? ,8 p1 t s1 ?r\gh _m tribulations1 !y may ent] into _! re/4 ,frank9c5se1 :5 x is put into ! fire1 give? ! great] p]fume2 spice1 if x be p\nd$1 smelle? ! sweet]2 ! e>?1 :5 x is torn up by ! pl\gh1 become? m fruitful2 ! se$ 9 ! gr\nd1 aft] fro/ & sn[ & w9t] /orms1 spr+e? up ! rank]2 ! nigh] ! v9e is prun$ to ! /ock1 ! great] grape x yielde?2 ! grape1 :5 x is mo/ press$ & beat51 make? ! sweete/ w9e2 f9e gold is ! bett] :5 x is ca/ into ! fire2 r\gh /ones1 ) hew+1 are squ>$ & made fit = ! build+2 clo? is r5t & cut t x may make a g>m5t2 l95 t is ?r[n into ! tub1 wa%$1 & beat51 is ! fair] 7,jewell74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,to live a godly life involves suff]+4 #b4 ,a p]iod ( suff]+ is ev] att5d$ ) p[]ful temptations4 #c4 ,! grace ( ,god is suffici5t to su/a9 & deliv] ,8 p amid ! p]ils ( acute/ suff]+4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #c-e4 ,! ,necessity & ! ,p]ils ( ,affliction4 ,i4 ,t afflictions are di/urb+ & di/ress+ to ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,t afflictions are appo9t$ by ,god = ,8 p's good4 ,,iii4 ,t ,*ri/ians are =ew>n$ to expect affliction4 ,,iv4 ,t ,satan uses affliction z a means ( temptation4 ,v4 ,t ! fai?ful m9i/] mu/ lab\r & wat* 9 ord] to secure ! /eadfa/ness ( believ]s "u 8 c>e4--,h]b]t1 ! sa9tly poet ( ! sev5te5? c5tury1 exhorts ! prea*] to make ! consolations ( ! ,gospel 8 ma9 !me3 ,oh1 let him speak ( com=t1 'tis ,mo/ want$ 9 ?is vale ( te>s4 --,p4 ,me>ns4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #f4 ,news t gladd5s4 ,) :at anxiety ! fa!r entru/s 8 son ) a commission to visit an e/ate 9 a di/ant l&1 & to inve/igate its affairs1 :i* are ?reat5$ = ! "t be+ ) imp5d+ dang]s4 ,he is 9 susp5se until he receives intellig5ce ( ! safe arrival ( 8 lov$ mess5g]1 & t !re is no reason = appreh5sion conc]n+ ! e/ate itself4 ,b :5 t son returns 9 p]son & assures him t ev]y?+ is prosp]\s & hopeful1 ! fa!r's satisfaction is complete4 ,z cold wat] to a ?ir/y s\l1 s is good news f a f> c\ntry 7,prov4 xv4 #be74 ,su*1 9 a high] s5se1 0 ! exp]i5ce ( ,paul :5 he despat*$ ,timo?y to inquire into ! condition ( ! suff]+ ,!ssalonian ,*ur*1 & :5 he br\ght back ! *e]+ report z to ! fidelity & affection ( its p]secut$ memb]s4 ,i4 ,! apo/le 0 gladd5$ ) good tid+s ( fai? ma9ta9$4--,timo?y came f y to u1 & br\ght u good tid+s ( y\r fai?4 #a4 ,_! fai? 9 ! great tru?s ( ! ,gospel 0 ma9ta9$4--,! revelation ( ,div9e tru? is ! basis ( fai?4 ,?is tru? z x affect$ _! salvation _h be5 cle>ly1 e>ne/ly1 & successfully decl>$ to !m by ! apo/le & 8 companions4 ,!y compreh5d$ its mean+1 felt its =ce1 embrac$ x 9 _! und]/&+ & he>t1 & 7 trans=m$ by its ag5cy4 ,amid ! %ock ( p]secution1 & ! insidi\s :isp]+s ( false tea*]s1 !y held fa/ to ! =m ( s\nd words !y _h joyfully receiv$4 #b4 ,_! fai? z a pr9ciple ( active spiritual life 0 ma9ta9$4--,true fai? is n simply a belief1 b a life2 n m]ely an ass5t ( ! m9d to a gr& tru? or a gr\p ( correlat$ tru?s1 b ! imp>tation to ! s\l ( a spiritual =ce :i* />ts x on a new c>e]4 ,x =ms a new era 9 ! exp]i5ce & hi/ory ( ! s\l4 ,x unites u to ! liv+ ,god1 & exp&s to our view1 h[ev] dimly1 ! va/ outl9e ( ! life ( ,god z ! patt]n ( our own4 ,_! fai?1 z ! realisation ( a life spr++ f ,god & lead+ to ,god1 0 9 s\nd & vigor\s op]ation4 ,,ii4 ,! apo/le 0 gladd5$ ) good tid+s ( love manife/$4--,br\ght u good tid+s ( y\r *>ity4 ,love is ! legitimate fruit ( a g5u9e fai?1 bo? 9 its inw>d exp]i5ce & outw>d manife/ation4 ,fai? & love are indissolubly comb9$4 ,& ?is is ,8 comm&m5t1 t we %\ld believe on ! "n ( ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ & love "o ano!r1 z ,he gave u comm&m5t 7#a ,john iii4 #bc74 ,! fir/ ex]cise ( love is t[>ds ,god2 & !n1 9 ev] wid5+ & int5sifi$ outfl[1 t[>ds all :om ,god loves4 ,su* love is imp>tial & univ]sal--manife/$ t[>ds all 9 :om we disc]n ! image ( ,god1 :atev] _! c\ntry1 col\r1 rank1 sect1 or condition4 ,:]e fai? & love reign !re is a liv+1 heal?y1 & prosp]\s ,*ur*4 ,,iii4 ,! apo/le 0 gladd5$ ) good tid+s ( cont9u$ p]sonal reg>d4--#a4 ,! apo/le 0 fondly rememb]$4 ,& t ye h good remembrance ( u always4 ,!re are "s sc5es ( nature1 :i*1 beheld b = a mom5t1 nev] fade f ! memory2 !re are "s faces we c nev] =get2 & !re are "s individuals1 ! influ5ce ( ^: "* rema9s ) u z a *>m & inspiration ?r\gh life4 ,! ,!ssalonians _h good reason to rememb] ,paul4 ,he 0 ! fir/ to proclaim to !m ! good news ( salvation2 & h[ great 0 _! privilege to he> ! ,gospel f ! lips ( su* a prea*]6 ,he c\nsell$ !m 9 _! difficulties & sympa?is$ ) !m 9 _! suff]+s4 ,! m9i/] :o fir/ l$ u to ! cross w ev] h ! pre-em95ce 9 our affection & ! *oice/ spot 9 our memory4 ,a high appreciation ( ! ,*ri/ian m9i/] is "o ( ! evid5ces ( possess+ g5u9e fai? & love4 #b4 ,!y 7 z solicit\s z ! apo/le = a r5ewal ( ,*ri/ian fell[%ip4--,desir+ greatly to see u1 z we also to see y4 ,!re is no bond at once s t5d] & s /rong z t exi/+ betwe5 ! prea*] & 8 conv]ts4 ,he mu/ ne$s love ! s\ls he has be5 in/rum5tal 9 sav+ & :o are 8 glory & 8 joy4 ,! int]c\rse betwe5 su* is ( ! pure/ & highe/ k9d4 ,nev] 0 !re a m lov+ he>t ?an t ( ! apo/le ,paul4 ,! ,!ssalonians w>mly reciprocat$ t love & long$ to r5ew ! fell[%ip by :i* !y _h s ri*ly pr(it$4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,t ,*ur* has ! be/ reputation :]e fai? is ma9ta9$1 & love manife/$4 #b4 ,! ,*ri/ian m9i/] is *e]$ by ! affection & /ability ( 8 conv]ts4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #g-aj4 ,/eadfa/ness ( ,believ]s a ,s\rce ( ,true ,m9i/]ial ,satisfaction4 ,! s*ol> f9ds 8 happ9ess 9 intellectual ex]cises & accumulat+ /ores ( k2 ! politician 9 ! excitem5t ( debate & ! triumph ( great pr9ciples2 ! sci5ti/ 9 te/+ & h>monis+ ! laws ( nature2 ! m]*ant 9 8 ga9s2 & ! m9i/] ( ,god's ,^w 9 ! increase ( conv]ts to ! tru?1 & 9 _! consi/5cy1 fidelity1 & p]sev]ance 9 ! practice ( godl9ess4 ,! truly ,*ri/ian he>t rejoices 9 ! success ( ! ,gospel 9 any "p ( ! _w1 b m p>ticul>ly 9 ! locality :]e p]sonal lab\r has be5 exp5d$4 ,! effect ^u ,paul ( ! good tid+s f ,timo?y1 conc]n+ ! /eadfa/ness ( ! believ]s 9 ,!ssalonica1 is describ$ 9 ^! v]ses4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,_! /eadfa/ness 0 a s\rce ( g5u9e com=t4--#a4 ,! apo/le 0 com=t$ 9 ! mid/ ( int5se p]sonal suff]+4 ,!re=e1 bre?r51 we 7 com=t$ 9 all our affliction & di/ress 7v]4 #g74 ,paul 0 9 ,cor9? :5 he receiv$ ,timo?y's report4 ,9 t city ! cu/om>y opposition ( ! ,jews rose to an unwont$ pit* ( malignity1 & ev5 blasphemy1 s mu* s t ! apo/le resolv$ to ab&on !m to _! fate--,he %ook 8 raim5t1 & said unto !m1 ,y\r blood be ^u y\r own heads2 ,i am clean2 f h5ce=? ,i w g unto ! ,g5tiles 7,acts xviii4 #f74 ,s great 0 8 angui% on behalf ( 8 own c\ntrym51 & s manifold 8 c>es1 privations1 & p]ils1 t ! ,"l ?\ght x ne$ful to enc\rage him ) a vision1 say+1 ,be n afraid3 ,i am ) !e1 & no man %all set on !e to hurt !e 7,ibid41 #i1 #aj74 ,! bitt]ness ( 8 afflictions at ?is "t 0 sweet5$ by he>+ ( ! con/ancy ( 8 ,!ssalonian conv]ts4 ,x reviv$1 refre%$1 & /r5g!n$ him4 ,! fai?lessness & disob$i5ce ( ! p are a grief to ! true m9i/] n[2 b at la/ ! horror w be !irs4 #b4 ,! apo/le 0 com=t$ conc]n+ _! fai?4--,we 7 com=t$ ov] y1 by y\r fai? 7v]4 #g74 ,timo?y _h be5 commission$ to inquire into ! /ate ( _! fai?1 & 8 report 0 em95tly satisfactory4 ,he spoke n only ( _! fai? z ! prim>y root ( ! ,*ri/ian life1 ! basis ( all /ability & fruitfulness1 b ( its active outgo+s 9 love to ,god & 9 affectionate remembrance ( ! apo/le4 ,! ,*ur* is 9 dang] & a cause ( deep anxiety :5 ! fai? wav]s4 ,,ii4 ,_! /eadfa/ness int5sifi$ ! pleasure ( liv+4--,= n[ we live1 if ye /& fa/ 9 ! ,"l 7v]4 #h74 ,! apo/le 0 p]haps m ?an usually despond5t :5 ,timo?y arriv$4 ,! good news ?rill$ 8 s\l ) new life4 ,= n[1 :atev] else befall--n[1 9 ! face ( ,jewi% fury & ,g5tile scorn--n[1 amid infirmities1 reproa*es1 necessities1 p]secutions1 di/resses1 & dea?s (t--n[ we live1 if ye /& fa/ 9 ! ,"l4 ,! relation ( ! m9i/] to 8 p is s close & vital t !y h 9 _! p[] to make 8 life happy or supremely mis]able4 ,!re is a me?od ( de/roy+ life )\t its becom+ utt]ly ext9ct4 ,ezekiel speaks ( ! false prophets ^: lies made ! he>ts ( ! righte\s sad2 & we read ( ,elijah1 "u ! junip] tree1 sigh+ = dea? because ( ! idolatry & wick$ness ( ,judah4 ,to less5 ! *e]ful fl[ ( life1 & depress ! spirits ( ! man ( ,god1 is a species ( murd]2 to />ve him into submission by /udi$ neglect & privation is diabolical4 ,! m9i/]ial life & en]gy ( ev5 an apo/le dep5d$ on ! sympa?y1 fai?1 & /eadfa/ness ( ! bre?r5 7#c ,john #c1 #d74 ,,iii4 ,_! /eadfa/ness 0 productive ( grateful joy4--#a4 ,?is joy 0 copi\s & s9c]e4--,= ! joy :]e) we joy be=e our ,god 7v]4 #i74 ,! transitions ( ! emotions are rapid4 ,f ! mid/ ( ! apo/le's grief a f\nta9 ( joy breaks =?4 ,?is joy fill$ 8 s\l ev5 9 ! secret pres5ce ( ,god4 ,x 0 a pure1 s9c]e1 undissembl$1 ov]fl[+ joy1 su* z ,god c\ld approve4 #b4 ,?is joy arose f a dis9t]e/$ love4--,= y\r sakes 7v]4 #i74 ,true love gives u an int]e/ 9 ! safety & happ9ess ( o!rs4 ,he :o possesses ?is nev] lacks joy2 x fl[s n on 8 own behalf1 x does on behalf ( o!rs4 ,b]n>d has said3 ,( all ! motions & affections ( ! s\l1 love is ! only "o we may reciprocate ) ,god2 to re-love ,him is our happ9ess2 woe if we answ] ,him n 9 "s measure ( re-lov+ affection4 #c4 ,?is joy 0 express$ 9 f]v5t ?anksgiv+4--,:at ?anks c we r5d] to ,god aga9 = y8 7v]4 #i74 ,8 gratitude 0 s great t he knew n h[ to give x adequate expression4 ,! grateful he>t prizes bless+s t may seem to o!rs ( small value4 ,he r5d]$ ?anks to ,god1 ! ,au?or & ,pres]v] ( _! fai?4 ,! he>tie/ ?anksgiv+ seems cold & utt]ly insuffici5t :5 comp>$ ) ! m]cies ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,_! /eadfa/ness excit$ an e>ne/ long+ = ! opportunity ( imp>t+ additional good4--#a4 ,! apo/le assidu\sly pray$ = ! opportunity ( a p]sonal int]view4 ,night & day pray+ exce$+ly t we might see y\r face 7v]4 #aj74 ,! long] ! abs5ce1 ! m eag]ly he desir$ to see !m4 ,! good tid+s ( _! con/ancy increas$ ! desire4 ,a love l 8 c\ld be satisfi$ only ) p]sonal spiritual int]c\rse4 ,x 0 n en\gh simply to write4 ,voice & mann] h a pre-em95t *>m 9 ! int]*ange ( m9d ) m9d4 ,read+1 pray+1 & all o!r endeav\rs w be unavail+ if we despise prophesy+--! oral decl>ation ( ! tru?4 #b4 ,! apo/le s\ght ?is int]view to supply :at 0 defici5t 9 _! fai?4--,& might p]fect t :i* 0 lack+ 9 y\r fai? 7v]4 #aj74 ,none s p]fect 9 fai? z n to be susceptible ( improvem5t4 ,fai? is bas$ on k2 & z k1 especially 9 ! ?+s ( ,god1 is capable ( indef9ite ext5sion1 s fai? may be cont9ually increas$--broad5+ & deep5+ its f\ndation & consolidat+ its /ructure4 ,! less di/9ctly ! great subjects ( fai? are und]/ood1 ! m defective is fai?2 ! m explicit1 ! m p]fect4 ,!y mo/ vaunt ( fai? :o h lea/ exp]i5ce 9 its practice4 ,empty vessels s\nd ! l\de/4 ,we h all ne$ to cry1 ,"l1 increase our fai?4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! true m9i/] _c be indiff]5t to ! spiritual /ate ( 8 p4 #b4 ,! fidelity & p]sev]ance ( believ]s is an inspiration & unspeakable joy to ! anxi\s work]4 #c4 ,fai? & practice p[]fully react ^u ea* o!r4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #g-aj4 ,glad ,tid+s ( ,*ri/ian ,/eadfa/ness-- ,i4 ,produce com=t ( m9d 7v]4 #g74 ,,ii4 ,make life m enjoyable 7v]4 #h74 ,,iii4 ,are ! occasion ( ?ankful joy be=e ! ,"l 7v]4 #i74 ,,iv4 ,excite to assidu\s & e>ne/ pray] 7v]4 #aj74 ,v]s4 #i1 #aj4 ,religi\s ,joy-- ,i4 ,is occasion$ by ! religi\s progress ( o!rs4 ,,ii4 ,is m+l$ ) +5u\s gratitude4 ,,iii4 ,is enjoy$ z 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,is accompani$ ) f]v5t pray]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aa-ac4 ,a ,compreh5sive ,apo/olic ,pray]4 ,! pray]s ( ! apo/le ,paul are among 8 sublime/ utt]ances4 ,! frequ5cy ) :i* !y occur 9 8 writ+s indicates ! habitual dev\tness ( 8 m9d4 ,9 bo? ! epi/les to ! ,!ssalonians ne>ly e *apt] is di/+ui%$ & seal$ by a f]v5t outbrea?+ ( 8 s\l to ,god4 ,9 ^! v]ses he expresses1 9 ! mo/ compreh5sive & sugge/ive t]ms1 8 de>e/ wi%es = ! welf>e ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,?is pray] recognises ! ess5tial on5ess ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4--#a4 ,*ri/ is invok$ equally ) ! ,fa!r4 ,n[ ,god ,himself & our ,fa!r1 & our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #aa74 ,! ^w ,himself /&s =emo/ 9 ! s5t5ce & ref]s to bo? p]sons1 z if ! writ] said1 ,may our ,god & ,fa!r1 & our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,himself direct our way unto y4 ,x %\ld be also not$ t ! v]b direct1 belong+ to bo? p]sons1 is 9 ! s+ul> numb]4 ,?is fact 0 urg$ z an important po9t by ,a?anasius 9 ! great ,arian controv]sy 9 ! f\r? c5tury4 ,z ! ,son p>takes equally ) ! ,fa!r 9 ! hon\r ( invocation1 s also 9 excell5cy ( nature4 ,div9e prop]ties are also ascrib$ to ! ,son 9 ov]rul+ by ,8 provid5ce ! affairs ( m54 ,:at ?+s soev] ! ,fa!r doe?1 ^! also doe? ! ,son likewise 7,john v4 #ai74 #b4 ,x is ! privilege ( ! believ] to realise a p]sonal int]e/ 9 ! ,fa!r & 9 ! ,son4--,by an act ( appropriat+ fai? we c say1 ,god our ,fa!r & our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,simil> phrases occur no less ?an tw5ty-six times 9 ^! two epi/les4 ,bless$ confid5ce6 ,:at a weal? ( t5d]ness1 ( com=t1 ( satisfy+ assurance1 & ( joy\s triumph is involv$ 9 ! e>ne/1 tru/ful cry ( ! s\l--,my ,god6 my ,savi\r6 ,,ii4 ,?is is a pray] = provid5tial guidance 9 secur+ a mu* desir$ int]view4--,direct our way unto y 7v]4 #aa74 ,hi!rto ! way to ,!ssalonica _h be5 insup]ably block$ up4 ,! bre?r5 !re 7 z eag] to welcome ,paul z he 0 to be pres5t ) !m2 b ,satan _h h9d]$ by int]pos+ _m ob/acles4 ,nev]!less1 let ,god give ! signal & all imp$im5ts f m5 or devils w\ld vani%4 ,! road w\ld at once become /raight & pla94 ,god %\ld be recognis$ 9 ! simple/ affairs ( life4 ,x is n 9 man t walke? to direct 8 /eps 7,j]4 x4 #bc72 & only ^? j\rneys are prosp]\s :]e9 ,god is pilot4 ,!re are crises 9 life :5 ev]y?+ dep5ds on be+ guid$ 9 ! "r way--e4g4 9 select+ a s*ool or college1 ent]+ on ! religi\s life1 comm5c+ bus9ess1 contemplat+ m>riage1 or 9 *ange ( resid5ce4 ,9 ^! & all o!r matt]s ackn[l$ge ,god1 & ,he %all direct ?y pa?s 7,prov4 iii4 #f74 ,our pray] = guidance mu/ ev] be 9 submission to ! ,div9e w4 ,! apo/le's pray] 0 n answ]$ imm$iately2 five ye>s elaps$ be=e he aga9 visit$ ,mac$onia4 ,t pa? is safe/ & be/ 9 :i* ,god's f+] po9ts4 ,let ,8 call be our load/>2 ,8 h& ! cl\d1 to move or pause z ,he directs4 ,,iii4 ,?is is a pray] = ! be/[al ( an increas$ measure ( ! highe/ ,*ri/ian affection4--#a4 ,*ri/ian love is progressive & mutual4 ,& ! ,"l make y to increase & ab\nd 9 love "o t[>d ano!r 7v]4 #ab74 ,! apo/le _h be=e comm5d$ _! lab\r ( love1 & ,timo?y _h br\ght good tid+s ( _! cont9u$ love4 ,n[ he prays !y may increase & excel m & m4 ,love is ! indisp5sable badge ( ! g5u9e ,*ri/ian4 ,he _c h too mu* ( x--! m ! bett]4 ,x gr[s ) all o!r graces & causes !m to gr[4 ,!re is no limit to its expansion b our f9it5ess4 ,b love mu/ be mutual 9 its ex]cise--"o t[>d ano!r4 ,= ?is is ! message1 says ,/4 ,john1 t ye he>d f ! beg9n+1 t ye %\ld love "o ano!r 7#a ,john iii4 #aa72 &1 ,see+ ye h purifi$ y\r s\ls 9 obey+ ! tru? ?r\gh ! ,_s unto unfeign$ love ( ! bre?r51 see t ye love "o ano!r2 urges ,/4 ,pet]1 ) a pure he>t f]v5tly 7#a ,pet4 i4 #bb74 #b4 ,*ri/ian love is unselfi%4--,& t[>d all m5 7v]4 #ab74 ,! old ,levitical law decl>$1 ,?\ %alt n av5ge1 nor be> any grudge aga9/ ! *ildr5 ( ?y p2 b ?\ %alt love ?y neighb\r z ?yself 7,lev4 xix4 #ah74 ,& ! ,new ,te/am5t reit]ates ! tru?1 t *>ity out ( a pure he>t1 & ( a good consci5ce1 & ( fai? unfeign$ is ! fulfill+ ( ! royal law 7#a ,tim4 i4 #e74 #c4 ,"h we h ,*ri/ian love practically exemplifi$4--,ev5 z we d t[>ds y 7v]4 #ab74 ,paul & 8 co-lab\r]s _h giv5 unmi/akable evid5ce ( _! s9c]e love = ! ,!ssalonian conv]ts 9 _! self-d5y+ lab\rs1 uncompla9+ suff]+s1 & unceas+ anxiety on _! behalf 7*4 ii4 #h1 #i1 #ac2 *4 iii4 #c-e74 ,love is ! s\l ( self-sacrifice1 prompts to lab\r1 braves all suff]+1 & p]si/s 9 do+ good to o!rs1 ev5 to ^? :o lea/ appreciate & mo/ viol5tly oppose ! be/ endeav\rs4 ,m9i/]s %\ld exemplify 9 _! own lives :at !y prescribe to o!rs4 ,,iv4 ,?is is a pray] = confirmation 9 a /ate ( unblameable p]sonal purity4--#a4 ,!re is no /ability 9 ,*ri/ian graces ap>t f love4 ,to ! end he may e/abli% y\r he>ts 7v]4 #ac74 ,if x 7 possible to possess e o!r grace b love1 x w\ld be l a v>i$ summ] l&scape1 v beautiful b transi5t1 hav+ 9 x no elem5t ( p]man5cy4 ,above all o!r graces we are exhort$ to put on *>ity :i* is ! bond ( p]fectness 7,col4 iii4 #ad7--;a girdle :i* adorns & b9ds toge!r all ! re/4 ,love is ! fulfill+ ( ! law1 ! infallible te/ & evid5ce ( /ability4 #b4 ,unblameable hol9ess is ! legitimate & necess>y outcome ( love4--,to ! end ,he may /abli% y\r he>ts 9 hol9ess 7v]4 #ac74 ,! apo/le prays = an increase ( love 9 ord] to ! atta9m5t ( a high] p]sonal purity4 ,all defects 9 ob$i5ce issue f a defect 9 love4 ,our love ( ,god makes u solicit\s to "k & obey ,him & fe>ful to (f5d ,him4 ,our love ( man makes u c>eful to pres]ve 8 hon\r1 life1 & possessions1 & 9 no way to impair 8 happ9ess4 ,! :ole ( ! law is love4 ,!re is no duty to ,god or man b love incl9es unto1 & no s9 f :i* x does n re/ra94 ,to be unblameable 9 hol9ess1 /ore ! s\l ) love4 ,:5 love fails1 ob$i5ce & all holy duties fail4 #c4 ,hol9ess scre5s ! s\l f ,div9e c5sure at ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/4--,unblameable 9 hol9ess be=e ,god1 ev5 our ,fa!r1 at ! com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ) all ,8 sa9ts 7v]4 #ac74 ,*ri/ w come 9 glori\s pomp att5d$ by ,8 holy ones--sa9ts & angels4 ,he :o rema9s /eadfa/ 9 hol9ess %all be held blameless !n4 ,our out] life may be c5sur$ by m52 b if ,god1 ev5 our ,fa!r1 :o /abli%es our he>ts 9 hol9ess1 absolves & approves1 x w be en\gh4 ,t hol9ess alone is g5u9e :i* w be> ! se>*+ scrut9y ( ,omnisci5ce4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,recognise ,god 9 e ev5t ( life4 #b4 ,to atta9 ! highe/ degree ( p]sonal purity pray = an increase ( love4 #c4 ,act 9 all ?+s s z to secure ! ,div9e approval4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ab1 #ac4 ,a ,pray] = ,gr[? 9 ,p]sonal ,piety-- ,i4 ,ackn[l$ges & invokes ! ,div9e s\rce ( all spiritual good4--,! ,"l make y4 ,,ii4 ,gr[? 9 piety is gr[? 9 ,*ri/ian love4--,increase & ab\nd 9 love4 ,,iii4 ,gr[? 9 piety is ! e/abli%m5t ( ! s\l 9 unblameable hol9ess4--,to ! end ,he may /abli% y\r he>ts unblameable 9 hol9ess4 ,,iv4 ,gr[? 9 piety is ess5tial to ga9 ! approval ( ,god at ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/4--,be=e ,god1 at ! com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ) all ,8 sa9ts4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,! ,com+ ( ,*ri/-- ,i4 ,w be an impos+ spectacle4 ,,ii4 ,%\ld be ard5tly long$ =4 ,,iii4 ,dem&s on our "p dilig5t moral prep>$ness4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,& to please ,god1 s ye w\ld ab\nd m & m4--,r4,v4 ins]ts ev5 z ye d walk aft] ,god4 ,v]4 #b4 ,:at comm&m5ts4--,r4,v4 *>ge2 m>g91 *>ges4 ,! ,greek ^w signifies an ann\ncem5t1 !n a comm& or advice publicly deliv]$ 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #c4 ,y\r sanctification1 etc4--,! reception ( ,*ri/ianity nev] deliv]s1 z ) ! /roke ( a magician1 f ! wick$ness & lu/s ( ! hea!n _w :i* h become habitual2 r a long & con/ant fight is necess>y = vanqui%+ !m 7,hu!r74 ,! sanctification "h is fir/ negative--ab/95ce4 ,v]4 #d4 ,h[ to possess 8 vessel4--,r4,v4 to possess himself ( 8 own vessel4 ,) ! long li/ ( names 9 view ( ^? :o int]pret vessel z mean+ body1 x is almo/ d>+ to h9t at ano!r mean+4 ,! li/1 h[ev]1 is /rong ( ^? :o reg>d ! expression z a figurative designation = a wife1 & #a ,pet4 iii4 #g decides u4 ,v]4 #e4 ,n 9 ! lu/ ( concupisc5ce4--,r4,v4 n 9 ! passion ( lu/4 ,! ^w 'passion' signifies n s mu* a viol5t feel+ z an ov]p[]+ feel+1 "o to :i* a man s yields himself t he is borne along by evil z if he 7 its passive in/rum5t2 he has lo/ ! dignity ( self-rule1 & is ! slave ( 8 l[] appetites 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #f4 ,t no man g beyond & defraud4--,r4,v4 transgress1 & wrong4 ,m exactly1 t none ov]rea* & take advantage ( 8 bro!r 9 ! matt]4 ',! matt]' ( ! la/ two v]ses4 4 4 4 ,! apo/le sets ! wrong 9 ! /ronge/ light2 x is to *eat "o's bro!r1 & t 9 :at t\*es mo/ ne>ly ! sanctities ( life 7,ibid474 ,! ,"l is ! av5g]4--,! hea!n deities1 s f> z !y 7 any?+1 7 (t5] patt]ns ?an av5g]s ( su* ?+s1 & !y :o made !m 7 only too l !m4 ,v]4 #h4 ,he !re=e t despise?4--,m>g9 & ,r4,v4 rejecte?4 ,he :o pu%es aside sanctification 9 8 pref]5ce = uncleanness w h to reckon ) ,god ,himself4 ,v]4 #i4 ,ye h no ne$ t "o write to y4--,/4 ,paul admits ! bro!rly love among/ !m4 ,x 0 adroit on 8 "p1 !re=e1 to make uncleanness an (f5ce aga9/ bro!rly love4 ,taught ( ,god4--,is an expression only f\nd "h 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,we are rem9d$ ( ,isa4 xxviii4 #bf4 ,! "m-wit ( ! f>m] :o _h no s*ool ( agriculture is trac$ by ! prophet to ,god2 he is ,god-taught to di/+ui% 8 me?ods4 ,s ^! ,!ssalonians took to bro!rly love naturally1 z we say4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,we besee* y1 bre?r51 t ye increase m & m4--,bro!rly love is a good ?+1 ( :i* ,/4 ,paul evid5tly ?\ght too mu* c\ld n be _h4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,/udy to be quiet4--,r4,v4 m>g91 ,g3 be ambiti\s4 ,an example ( ,/4 ,paul's *>act]i/ic irony2 ! contra/ betwe5 ambition & quiet1 giv+ a %>p] po9t to 8 exhortation1 z ?\gh he said1 ',make x y\r ambition to h no ambition6' 7,ibid474 ,to d y\r own bus9ess4--,to be occupi$ ) y\r own affairs4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,t ye may walk hone/ly4--,! adv]b "h is us$ to mat* ! v]b--to walk ) a dignifi$ & g5tlemanly be>+4 ,/4 ,paul's ideas ( g5tlemanl9ess--work+ ) ! h&s--w\ld n suit ! y\? ( g5tlemanly habits :o wants to be adopt$ :]e he w h no?+ to d4 ,& may h ne$ ( no?+4--,:at a nobly indep5d5t s\l6 ,:at a spl5did text ^! v]ses w\ld make = "s pla9 words to ,*ri/ians :o indulge 9 %>p practices1 or wa/e until !y h to ?r[ !mselves on any "o :o w support !m6 ,v]4 #ac4 ,!m :i* are asleep4--,! ,r4,v4 read+ *anges ! p]fect p>ticiple 7!m :o h fall5 asleep & cont9ue to sleep7 unto ! pres5t1 !m t fall asleep1 z !y drop (f "o aft] ano!r4 ,see on ! expression our ,"l's beautiful words1 ,luke viii4 #eb2 ,john xi4 #aa f4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,we :i* are alive & rema9 unto ! com+ ( ! ,"l4--,we mu/ recognise t ,paul "h includes himself1 along ) ! ,!ssalonians1 among ^? :o w be alive at ! adv5t ( ,*ri/4 ,c]ta9ly ?is c only h be5 a hope1 only a subjective expectation on ! "p ( ! apo/le 7,hu!r74 ,%all n prev5t4--,! mean+ ( prev5t is to g be=e4 ,b ! connotation came to h m prom95ce ?an ! mean+1 s x come to signify to /op 7by /&+ 9 ! way74 ,r4,v4 gives1 %all n prec$e4 ,x is ! same ^w z 9 *4 ii4 #af 79 ano!r t5se74 ,! apo/le says1 ,we %all n arrive be=e !m4 ,v]4 #af4 ,) a %\t4--,l ! r+ ( comm& he>d ov] ! noise ( battle4 ,we mu/ n look = lit]al exactness :]e ?+s are depict$ beyond ! means ( s5se 7,f9dlay74 ,) ! trump ( ,god4--,! trumpet "h1 l t 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #eb1 is ! milit>y trumpet4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,%all be caught up4--,! idea convey$ by ! ^w is t ( sudd5 or viol5t seizure1 z :5 ! fi]y mess5g]s c>ri$ (f ! prophet ,elijah1 or z :5 ,/4 ,paul 0 caught up to ! ?ird heav54 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-c4 ,e>ne/ ,exhortations to a ,high] ,sanctity4 ,purity is ! p]fection ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4 ,x is ! brighte/ jewel 9 ! clu/] ( sa9tly excell5cies1 & t :i* gives a lu/re to ! :ole4 ,x is n s mu* ! addition ( a sep>ate & di/9ct grace z x is ! beaute\s & h>moni\s developm5t ( all ! graces 9 ! mo/ p]fect =m4 ,z ,flavel has said3 ,:at ! he>t is to ! body1 t ! s\l is to ! man2 & :at heal? is to ! he>t1 hol9ess is to ! s\l4 ,purity is ! s\nd1 heal?y condition ( ! s\l & its vigor\s gr[? t[>ds ,god4 ,9 ! conclud+ pray] ( ! prec$+ *apt] ! apo/le indicates t ,god w1 ?r\gh ,8 _s1 fill ! ,!ssalonians ) love--! great di/9ctive feature ( a g5u9e & high] sanctity4 ,he n[ urges ^u !m ! necessity ( e>ne/ & p]si/5t endeav\rs aft] its atta9m5t4 ,human ag5cy is n annihilat$ b /imulat$ by ! ,div9e4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t a high] sanctity consi/s 9 liv+ "u a s5se ( ! ,div9e approval4--#a4 ,religion is a life4 ,h[ ye ought to walk 7v]4 #a74 ,a walk implies motion1 progression1 cont9ual approa* to a def9ite goal4 ,religion is n an ornam5t to we>1 a luxury to enjoy1 a c]emony to obs]ve1 b a life4 ,x p5etrates e "p ( our nature1 ?robs 9 e pulse1 %>es e joy & sorr[1 & fa%ions e l9eam5t ( "*4 ,we make sad mi/akes2 b !re is goodness hiv$1 l wild honey1 9 /range nooks & corn]s ( ! _w4 #b4 ,religion is a life modell$ aft] ! wor?ie/ examples4--,z ye h receiv$ ( u h[ ye ought to walk 7v]4 #a74 ,! ,!ssalonians n only receiv$ ! wise/ c\nsels f _! tea*]s1 b !y witness$ _! holy & consi/5t lives2 & _! att5tion 0 con/antly direct$ to ! all-p]fect example--,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,x is ! t5d5cy ( all life to %ape itself aft] ! "* ( its /ronge/ inw>d =ce4 ,! love ( ,god is ! mightie/ p[] 9 ! life ( ! believ]2 & ! out] manife/ation ( t life is m\ld$ accord+ to ! sublime patt]n ( ! inn] ,div9e ideal4 #c4 ,religion is a life :i* f9ds its *ief joy 9 ! ,div9e approval4--,& to please ,god 7v]4 #a74 ,x is possible1 !n1 s to live z to please ,god4 ,:at a p[]ful inc5tive to a holy life is ! ?\ght1 ! ,"l take? pleasure 9 ,8 p6 ,we c rise no high] 9 moral excell5ce ?an to be acceptable to ,god4 ,to enjoy ! s5se ( ,8 approval fills ! cup ( happ9ess to ! brim4 ,9 va91 ! _w fr[ns or demons rage1 if ,god smiles4 ,! le>n$ & pi\s ,donne1 :5 tak+ solemn f>ewell ( 8 fri5ds on 8 dea?b$1 said3 ,i c\nt all t "p ( my life lo/ :i* ,i sp5t n 9 communion ) ,god or 9 do+ good4 #d4 ,religion is a life capable ( va/ expansion4--,s1 ye w\ld ab\nd m & m 7v]4 #a74 ,life 9 its heal?ie/ & int5se/ =m is happ9ess4 ,z we advance 9 ! religi\s life our happ9ess increases4 ,all ! :ile1 says ,full]1 ?\ live/ ill1 ?\ ha/ ! tr\ble1 di/raction1 & inconv5i5ces ( life1 b n ! sweets & true use ( x4 ,god has made e provision = our increase 9 hol9ess2 we are exhort$ to x1 & mo/ really promote our highe/ good & ! ,div9e glory 9 atta9+ x4 ,!re is no limit 9 our elevation to a high] sanctity b our fai?4 ,,ii4 ,t ! necessity ( a high] sanctity is en=c$ by ,div9e au?ority4--,= ?is is ! w ( ,god1 ev5 y\r sanctification 7v]4 #c74 #a4 ,a high] sanctity involves a con=mity to ! ,div9e nature4--,god is holy1 & ! l(tie/ aim ( ! believ] is to be l ,him4 ,!re is to be n only an ab/95ce f all t is impure1 b a positive exp]i5ce ( its opposite--purity4 ,by fai? we p>ticipate 9 ! ,div9e nature & possess qualities analog\s to ^? :i* con/itute ! ,div9e p]fections--m]cy1 tru?1 ju/ice1 hol9ess4 ,! gr& purpose ( r$emption is to br+ man into holie/ fell[%ip ) ,god4 #b4 ,a high] sanctity is 9 h>mony ) ! ,div9e w4--,= ?is is ! w ( ,god1 ev5 y\r sanctification4 ,n only ! attitude & t5d5cy ( ! s\l1 b all its active outgo+s mu/ be holy4 ,su* is ! w ( ,god4 ,:at ,he proscribes mu/ be c>efully avoid$2 :at ,he prescribes mu/ be *e]fully & fai?fully done 9 ! mann] ,he prescribes x4 ,8 w is "h emphatically express$2 x is support$ by abundant promises ( help2 & x is decl>$ t )\t hol9ess no man %all see ! ,"l4 ,! w ( ,god is at once ! highe/ reason1 ! /ronge/ motive1 & ! f9al au?ority4 #c4 ,! ,div9e w reg>d+ a high] sanctity is en=c$ by duly au?oris$ mess5g]s & well-und]/ood precepts4--,= ye "k :at comm&m5ts we gave y by ! ,"l ,jesus 7v]4 #b74 ,! ,div9e w is express$ 9 def9ite comm&m5ts4 ,! apo/le did n assume au?ority 9 any dictatorial _s4 ,he deliv]$ unto o!rs1 & p[]fully en=c$ :at he _h receiv$ by ! ,"l ,jesus 7,rom4 xiv4 #ad74 ,he taught !m to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ! ,"l _h comm&$--all ^? ?+s1 only ^?1 & no o!rs4 ,^! precepts 7 well kn[n1 ,= ye "k :at comm&m5ts we gave y4 ,ob$i5ce %\ld ev] be 9 proportion to k4 ,k & practice are mutually helpful to ea* o!r4 ,k1 ! "m ( practice2 practice1 ! nurse ( k4 ,to "k & n to d is to incur ! heavie/ condemnation4 ,a c]ta9 ,/oic1 speak+ ( ,god1 said3 ,:at ,god wills1 ,i w2 :at ,god wills n1 ,i w n2 if ,he w t ,i live1 ,i w live2 if x be ,8 pleasure t ,i die1 ,i w die4 ,ah6 h[ %\ld ! w ( ,*ri/ians /oop & lie d[n at ! foot ( ,god's w6 ,n my w1 b ,?9e be done 7,luke xxii4 #db74 ,,iii4 ,t ! possession ( a high] sanctity is repeat$ly urg$ by e>ne/ exhortations4--,fur!rmore !n1 we besee* y1 bre?r51 & exhort y 7v]4 #a74 ,doctr9e )\t exhortation makes m5 all bra91 no he>t2 exhortation )\t doctr9e makes ! he>t full1 leaves ! bra9 empty4 ,bo? toge!r make a man4 ,! apo/le lab\r$ 9 bo?1 & x is difficult to say 9 :i* ( ! two he display$ mo/ e>ne/ness4 ,9 addition to all he _h urg$ be=e1 he besee*es & exhorts ! ,!ssalonians to press onw>d to high] atta9m5ts2 9 :i* we h a f9e example ( ! comb9ation ( a t5d]1 bro!rly entreaty1 ) ! solemn au?ority ( a ,div9ely commission$ ambassador4 ,"s p1 says a c]ta9 writ]1 are z ?orns2 h&le !m r\ghly & !y pi]ce y2 o!rs z nettles--r\gh h&l+ is be/ = y\r safety4 ,a m9i/]'s task is an endless "o4 ,has he plant$ k8--practice mu/ be urg$4 ,is ! practice satisfactory8--p]sev]ance mu/ be press$4 ,d !y cont9ue 9 well-do+8--!y mu/ be /imulat$ to fur!r progress4 ,! end ( "o task is ! beg9n+ ( ano!r4 ,lessons4--,! believ] is call$ to ! atta9m5t ( a high] sanctity4--#a4 ,by ! voice ( ,god4 #b4 ,by ! voice ( ,8 fai?ful m9i/]s4 #c4 ,& by ! aspirations ( ! life ,div9ely plant$ )9 him4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #c4 ,uncleanness ,inconsi/5t ) a ,pr(ession ( ! ,gospel4 ,i4 ,our sanctification is ! w ( ,god because ,he is ! av5g] ( all su* z d ?+s contr>y to t purity :i* ,he enjo9s4 ,,ii4 ,because ,god has call$ u1 n to uncleanness1 b to hol9ess4 ,,iii4 ,because ,god has giv5 unto u ,8 ,holy ,_s4--,! ,_s is call$ ! ,holy ,_s & ! ,_s ( ,hol9ess1 n only because ,he is ess5tially & p]fectly holy 9 ,himself1 b because ,he is ! ,au?or ( hol9ess 9 believ]s4 ,^! consid]ations are motives to /ir up & animate our wills to obey & co-op]ate ) ! w ( ,god4--,r4 ,mant4 ,:y 0 ! ,_s s5t8 or1 ,we mu/ ne$s be ,holy4 ,i4 ,! com+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/ is to make u new creatures by giv+ u ! /r5g? to become s4 ,,ii4 ,s9ce sanctification is decl>$ to be ! special "w ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ?is cle>ly proves ! difficulty ( t "w4 ,,iii4 ,! "w ( sanctification is some?+ m ?an m]ely driv+ out ! evil "o4 ,,iv4 ,love & devotion to ,god are necess>y to hol9ess4 ,v4 ,/r5g?--! /r5g? ( ! ,holy ,_s--is necess>y to def5d hol9ess4--,a4 ,w4 ,h>e4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #c-g4 ,di/9ctive ,features ( a ,true ,sanctification4 ,x is comp>atively easy = "s m9ds to grasp ! broad outl9es ( a gr& und]tak+1 b !y fail 9 work+ out ! details4 ,x is a fatal defect & involves ! ru9 ( ! :ole s*eme4 ,! peculi> g5ius ( m9ds l ^! is to deal ) ?+s 9 ! mass2 b !y h n ! ability or ! pati5ce to ma/] a num]\s & complicat$ s]ies ( m9ute p>ticul>s4 ,!y are m !oretical ?an practical2 !y are /rong 9 ! concrete1 b feeble 9 ! ab/ract faculty4 ,s x is possible to =m a bold conception ( "s great1 lead+ ,*ri/ian virtue1 to expatiate on its exquisite beauty1 to exalt 9 gr&iose t]ms its sup]natural dignity1 & to en=ce ) magi/]ial importance its sup]lative necessity1 b all ! :ile to be lam5tably defici5t 9 practical att5tion to ! ?\s& & "o little details :i*1 9 e-day life1 con/itute ! ess5ce ( ! virtue4 ,sanctification is an aspect ( ! ,*ri/ian life1 facile & s$uctive 9 !ory1 b difficult & commonplace 9 practice4 ,x is ! ess5ce & p]fection ( ! ,*ri/ian life1 & is atta9$1 n by "s magical feat ( ! m5tal p[]s1 b by pati5t plodd+1 /]n conflicts1 & h>d-won moral victories4 ,x is ! sublime b little und]/ood sci5ce ( liv+ aright1 9 ! sight ( ,god & man4 ,secret>y ,wals+ham1 9 writ+ to ,"l ,burleigh1 said3 ,we h liv$ long en\gh to our c\ntry1 to our =tunes1 & to our sov]eign2 x is high "t t we began to live = ourselves & = our ,god4 ,9 ! above v]ses are portray$ ! di/9ctive feature ( a true sanctification4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,a true sanctification consi/s 9 ! ma9t5ance ( a p]sonal *a/ity4--#a4 ,?is involves an ab/95ce f gross s5sual indulg5ce4 ,t y %\ld ab/a9 f =nication 7v]4 #c74 ,a ^w t designates1 n only ! actual transgression kn[n by t "n1 b all ! s9ful lu/s ( ! fle%4 ,?is vice is a prolific s\rce ( _m o!r vices4 ,x is l ! fabl$ ,hydra1 or _m-head$ snake1 ( :i* x is said t :5 "o head 0 cut (f ano!r grew 9 its place4 ,=nication is ! root ( extravagance1 drunk5ness1 disease1 pov]ty1 pr(anity1 murd]1 & irrep>able infamy4 ,x is a s9 ! mo/ bewit*+1 ! mo/ preval5t1 ! mo/ fatal 9 its t5d5cies1 & aga9/ :i* ! mo/ t]rible v5geance ( ,heav5 has be5 decl>$4 ,x br\ght ! flood on ! _w ( ! ungodly1 fire & brim/one ^u ,sodom1 pe/il5ce ^u ! ,israelites1 & de/ruction ^u ! nations ( antiquity4 ,prior to ,*ri/ianity1 x 0 h>dly reg>d$ z a vice4 ,! apo/olic tea*+ reveal$ its enormity1 d5\nc$ x ) righte\s indignation1 & suppli$ ! spiritual weapon by :i* x is to be sla94 #b4 ,involves a rigid ma9t5ance ( bodily purity4--,t e "o ( y %\ld "k h[ to possess 8 vessel 9 sanctification & hon\r 7v]4 #d74 ,! vessel ( ! body is ! temple ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & :atev] w\ld defile or disgrace t sacr$ %r9e mu/ be c>efully avoid$4 ,! apo/le seems to imply !re is a k9d ( art 9 *a/ity :i* all %\ld practise4 ,t e "o ( y %\ld "k--%\ld h skill--! p[] ( self-control4 ,*ri/ianity is ! sci5ce ( sci5ces1 ! art ( liv+ well1 & no small skill is necess>y 9 regulat+ ! ex]cise ( ! ,*ri/ian virtues4 ,to possess--to rule ! body 9 purity1 keep a dilig5t gu>d ^u ! s5ses 7,job xxxi4 #a2 ,prov4 xxiii4 #cc2 ,g54 xxxix4 #f1 #g71 avoid ! company ( ! s5sual2 be temp]ate2 be indu/ri\s2 cont9ue in/ant 9 pray]4 #c4 ,involves a ma/]ly re/ra9t ^u ! passionate outgo+s ( evil desire4--,n 9 ! lu/ ( concupisc5ce2 n 9 ! passion ( lu/2 ev5 z ! ,g5tiles :i* "k n ,god 7v]4 #e74 ,ignorance is ! orig9 ( un*a/ity2 & ! apo/le %[s to :at ext5t ( wick$ness man may g :o kn[s n ,god4 ,an old writ] says1 ,ignorance is a ma/]1 a "m-s92 pull x1 ?\ pulle/ all s94 ,concupisc5ce is ! rudim5t>y /age ( evil desire2 un*eck$1 x spreads ?r\gh ! s\l1 inflames ! passions1 & rises into an ungov]nable tempe/ ( lu/4 ,evil mu/ be re/ra9$ 9 its e>lie/ manife/ation1 bani%$ f ! region ( ?\ght4 ,! long] x is h>b\r$1 ! m p[]ful x becomes4 ,we are n wor/ at once--! c\rse ( evil ,beg9s s sl[ly & f su* slight s\rce1 ,an infant's h& might /em its brea* ) clay2 ,b let ! /ream get deep]1 & philosophy %all /rive 9 va9 ,to turn ! headlong curr5t4 ,,ii4 ,a true sanctification consi/s 9 ! univ]sal ex]cise ( /rict ju/ice4--#a4 ,t no violation ( ju/ice is all[able4 ,t no man g beyond or defraud 8 bro!r 9 any matt] 7v]4 #f74 ,! prohibition ext5ds n only to acts ( un*a/ity1 b to all ! transactions ( life4 ,! value ( a commodity is gov]n$ by its use1 its relation to ! imm$iate wants ( man4 ,9 nature t :i* has life & s5se is m excell5t ?an an inanimate creature2 9 ?is view an insect is sup]ior to a diamond4 ,b ) reg>d to use1 a loaf ( bread is ( m value ?an a ?\s& insects4 ,ju/ice requires !re %\ld be a fair proportion betwe5 a ?+ & its price4 ,to exact a price :i* is beyond ! wor? ( ! commodity sold1 or to give a sum :i* is bel[ its due value1 is to ov]rea* on ! "p ( ei!r ! sell] or ! buy]4 ,! comm]cial _w ( ! pres5t day might pond] ) advantage ! lessons to be le>nt f ! practice ( an anci5t ,*ri/ian simplicity4 ,! man :o beg9s a c\rse ( di%one/y by defraud+ a /rang] w soon rea* ! po9t ( *eat+ 8 de>e/ bro!r & *uckle at 8 unju/ success4 #b4 ,t e violation ( ju/ice w be c]ta9ly puni%$4--,because t ! ,"l is ! av5g] ( all su*1 z we also h =ew>n$ y & te/ifi$ 7v]4 #f74 ,! rogue w n always triumph2 & 8 ill-gott5 ga9s may be ! in/rum5ts ( 8 curse4 ,an all-see+ ,eye wat*es all 8 s9u\s trick]ies1 & an unse5 ,h& re/s on all 8 covet\s accumulations1 & by-&-by ! bl[ ( v5geance w be swift & t]rible4 ,! successful robb] is apt to lull himself into a false security2 he has escap$ disa/] s (t5 & s long t he beg9s to fancy 8 villa9y may be cont9u$ ) impunity4 ,b _! judgm5t l+]e? n1 & _! damnation slumb]e? n1 = ! ,"l is ! av5g] ( all su* 7see ,prov4 xxii4 #bb1 #bc1 xxiii4 #aj2 #b ,pet4 ii4 #c74 ,n t we are to act hone/ly f ! fe> ( puni%m5t2 b :ile /riv+ to act rightly f love to ,god & a l(ty s5se ( duty1 x is also salut>y to rememb] t v5geance belonge? unto ! ,"l1 & ,he w recomp5se4 ,:]e human ju/ice fails1 ! ,div9e v5geance w supply ! defici5cy1 t inju/ice may n escape unpuni%$4 ,,iii4 ,t a true sanctification recognises ! supreme au?ority ( ! ,div9e call4--,= ,god ha? n call$ u unto uncleanness1 b unto hol9ess 7v]4 #g74 ,a holy life gives no lic5ce to s94 ,ev]y?+ is 9 fav\r ( hol9ess--! ,call] is holy 7#a ,pet4 i4 #ae71 ! in/rum5t holy 7,john xvii4 #ag71 & ! ,_s1 ! imm$iate work]1 is ! f\nta9 ( all hol9ess4 ,religion is a holy call+1 because x leads to hol9ess2 & ?\gh x f9ds u n holy1 yet x makes u s4 ,!y answ] n _! call+ :o commit any mann] ( s94 ,unm]cifulness1 cruelty1 =nication1 & uncleanness are n ( ,god4 ,9 e temptation to evil rememb] ! ,div9e call+4 ,lessons4--,a true sanctification--#a4 ,provides = ! *a/ity ( ! :ole man4 #b4 ,gov]ns all ! transactions ( daily life4 #c4 ,responds to ! highe/ call ( ,god4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #f4 ,reason = ,consci5ti\sness4--,a man 0 once ask$ :y he 0 s v p>ticul> to give good measure--ov] good--& he repli$3 ,god has giv5 me b "o j\rney ?r\gh ?is _w1 & :5 ,i am gone ,i _c return to correct mi/akes4 ,respect = ,consci5ti\sness4--,dr4 ,arnold1 ( ,rugby1 once rem>k$ respect+ "o ( 8 pupils :o 0 9 ! habit ( att5d+ to all 8 duties consci5ti\sly & fai?fully1 ,i c\ld /& hat 9 h& to t boy4 ,v]4 #g4 ,*ri/ian ,hol9ess4 ,i4 ,! nature ( hol9ess4--,con=mity to ! nature & w ( ,god4 ,n to be conf\nd$ ) virtue4 ,,ii4 ,! orig9 ( hol9ess4--,x is imm$iately connect$ ) reg5]ation4 ,no hol9ess 9 man previ\s to ?is4 ,,iii4 ,! progress ( hol9ess4--,! se$1 ! tree4 ,! dawn1 ! day4 ,! *ild1 ! man4 ,,iv4 ,! objects ( hol9ess4--,9 ref]5ce to ,god1 to ! moral law1 to duty1 to s94 ,v4 ,! influ5ce ( hol9ess4--,!re is an en]gy ( moral suasion 9 a good man's life pass+ ! highe/ ef=ts ( ! orator's g5ius4 ,! se5 b sil5t beauty ( hol9ess speaks m eloqu5tly ( ,god & duty ?an ! tongues ( m5 & angels4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #h4 ,a ,^w to ! ,despis]4 ,i4 ,! ,*ri/ian m9i/] is spiritually commission$ to exhort m5 to hol9ess4--,:o ha? also giv5 unto u ,8 ,holy ,_s4 ,! apo/les 7 end[$ = _! special m9i/ry by ! extraord9>y gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 !y 7 infallibly guid$ into all tru?2 !y wr\ght miracles2 & _! ^w 0 ) p[]4 ,?\gh miracul\s gifts are no long] be/[$1 ,*ri/ian m9i/]s are nev]!less call$ & qualifi$ by ! ,div9e ,_s2 !y are emp[]$ to proclaim ! w ( ,god & to urge m5 to reconciliation & purity 7#b ,cor4 v4 #bj74 ,! ,rev4 ,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson 0 once hesitat+ 9 ! pulpit ( a bro!r-cl]gyman :i* ( two s]mons he %\ld prea*4 ,some?+ :isp]$ to him1 ,rob]tson1 y are a crav52 y d>e n speak "h :at y believe4 ,he select$ a s]mon t seem$ almo/ p]sonal 9 its fai?fulness & p[]4 ,b x 0 ! message giv5 to him = t h\r4 ,,ii4 ,t ! mo/ fai?ful exhortations ( ! ,*ri/ian m9i/] may be despis$4--,?is is done :5 m5 reject ! ,^w spok51 refuse to li/5 to x1 neglect to m$itate ^u x1 & decl9e to ent] ^u ! c\rse ( holy liv+ :i* x c\nsels4 ,?is conduct %[s3-- #a4 ,! volunt>y p[] ( man4--,he c resi/ ! tru? or accept x4 ,he is responsible = ! ex]cise ( all 8 moral p[]s1 & !re=e incurs guilt by any abuse ( ^? p[]s4 #b4 ,! bl9d+ folly ( s94--,x d>k5s ! und]/&+1 p]v]ts ! w1 petrifies ! affections1 & bani%es ! good t elevates & saves4 ,s9 is also a =ce--a /eal?y1 remorseless1 de/ructive =ce2 :]ev] x brea!s1 x bla/s & )]s2 :]ev] x plants its %>p5$ talons1 x lac]ates & de/roys2 & ! disord]1 ! moral an>*y1 ! wri?+ agony ( a groan+ _w be> witness to ! t]rible ravages ( man's great enemy4 ,to wilfully reject ! ov]tures ( righte\sness is to rel9qui% ! inh]itance ( et]nal life1 & to doom ! s\l to ! endless mis]ies ( spiritual dea?4 ,,iii4 ,t to despise ! fai?ful exhortations ( ! ,*ri/ian m9i/] is to despise ,god4--,he !re=e t despise?1 despise? n man1 b ,god4 ,! contempt ( ! true m9i/] does n t]m9ate 9 8 p]son alone b rea*es ! maje/y ( t ,be+ by :om he is commission$4 ,to disreg>d ! message ( an ambassador is to despise ! mon>* he repres5ts4 ,! ,savi\r decl>$1 ,he t despise? y1 despise? ,me 7,luke x4 #af74 ,z ! edicts proclaim$ by ! public h]ald are n 8 own1 b ! edicts ( ! pr9ce :o gives !m au?ority & =ce1 s ! comm&s publi%$ by ! ,div9ely commission$ m9i/] are n 8 own b belong to ,him ^: w is ! law ( ! univ]se4 ,x belongs to ,god to reveal ! law1 freight$ ) ,8 sanction & au?ority2 x belongs to man to decl>e x4 ,! exhortation1 :e!r utt]$ by a ,moses1 :o 0 comm5d$ = ! beauty ( 8 p]sonal appe>ance1 or by a ,simeon ,nig]1 :o 0 rem>kable = 8 physical de=mity1 is equally ! ,^w ( ,god1 to :i* ! mo/ rev]5tial ob$i5ce is due4 ,to despise ! meane/ ( ,god's m9i/]s is an insult to ! maje/y ( ,heav5 & w incur ,8 t]rible displeasure4 ,9 ,retzs*'s illu/rations ( ,goe!'s ,fau/ !re is "o plate :]e angels are repres5t$ z dropp+ roses ^u ! demons :o are cont5d+ = ! s\l ( ,fau/4 ,e rose falls l molt5 metal1 burn+ & bli/]+ :]e x t\*es4 ,s is x t tru? acts ^u ! s\l t has wilfully ab&on$ its tea*+s4 ,x bewild]s :5 x ought to guide4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,div9e comm&s conc]n man's highe/ good4 #b4 ,take he$ h[ ye he>4 #c4 ,to despise ! ,div9e message is to be self-consign$ to endless woe4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #i1 #aj4 ,bro!rly ,love ! ,pro( ( a ,true ,sanctification4 ,love is ! bond ( p]fectness1 ! gold5 c9cture t b9ds toge!r & beautifies all ! o!r graces ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4 ,*ri/ianity has rescu$ man f b>b>ism & slav]y4 ,x 0 ! fir/ to advocate & insi/ ^u ! common bro!rhood ( humanity1 &1 by inspir+ 9 ! he>t ! love ( ,*ri/1 has made x possible = m5 to love ea* o!r z bre?r54 ,?is 0 ! mo/ /rik+ feature ( ! ,*ri/ian _s 9 ! e>ly times1 & to :i* ev5 ! enemies ( ! ,*ur* bore te/imony4 ,9 ! second c5tury ! sc(f+ ,lucian decl>$3 ,x is incr$ible to see ! ard\r ) :i* ! p ( t religion help ea* o!r 9 _! wants4 ,!y sp>e no?+4 ,_! fir/ legislator has put x into _! heads t !y are all bre?r54 ,! mutual ex]cise ( love t[>ds ! bre?r5 is an indisputable evid5ce ( spiritual reg5]ation 7#a ,john iii4 #ad72 & 9 ?is *apt] ! apo/le evid5tly alludes to x z ! pro( ( a true sanctification4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t bro!rly love is ,div9ely taught4--,= ye y\rselves are taught ( ,god to love "o ano!r 7v]4 #i74 #a4 ,x is comm&$ by ,*ri/4--,^! ?+s ,i comm& y1 t ye love "o ano!r 7,john xv4 #ag74 ,?is is a lesson ! _w nev] taught & _c tea*4 ,! natural he>t is ess5tially selfi% & cruel1 & delights 9 fi]ce aggression on ! rights ( o!rs1 & 9 angry retaliation = fanci$ wrongs4 ,bro!rly love is a fruit ( ,*ri/ianity & is a p[]ful influ5ce 9 h>monis+ ! w>r+ int]e/s ( humanity4 ,if love prevail1 o!r graces w n be abs5t4 #b4 ,x has ! example ( ,*ri/4--,he frequ5tly rem9ds ,8 disciples ( :at %\ld be ! scope & "* ( _! love t[>ds ea* o!r--,z ,i h lov$ y1 t ye also love "o ano!r4 ,! same glori\s example 0 also ! con/ant burd5 ( ! apo/le's tea*+1 ,walk 9 love1 z ,*ri/ also ha? lov$ u 7,john xiii4 #cd1 xv4 #ab2 ,eph4 v4 #b74 ,bro!rly love %\ld be pure1 humble1 self-d5y+1 f]v5t1 un*angeable4 #c4 ,x is its own comm5dation4--,b z t\*+ bro!rly love1 ye ne$ n t ,i write unto y4 ,love is mode/ & +5u\s 9 its ex]cise1 mak+ itself felt )\t obtrusiv5ess1 & almo/ hid+ itself und]nea? ! multitude ( b5efits x creates4 ,we %\ld n hesitate to comm5d :atev] good we see 9 o!rs4 ,! great ,se>*] ( he>ts does n pass ov] any good ?+ 9 a ,*ur*1 ?\gh o!rwise cl\d$ ) infirmities1 )\t a laudatory notice 7,rev4 ii4 #b1 #c74 ,a ^w ( prud5t comm5dation w (t5 /imulate ! s\l 9 its endeav\rs aft] hol9ess4 #d4 ,x is a grace ,div9ely wr\ght4--,ye y\rselves are taught ( ,god4 ,! he>t is p[]fully incl9$ to ! ex]cise ( ?is grace by ! graci\s work+ ( ! ,holy ,_s1 n indep5d5t ( b 9 conjunction ) ! outw>d m9i/ry ( ! ,^w4 ,! inv>iable me?od ( ,div9e tea*+ is expla9$ 9 ,j]4 xxxi4 #cc2 ,acts xvi4 #ad4 ,^? are easily taught :om ,god do? tea*4 ,,ii4 ,t bro!rly love mu/ be practically manife/$4--,& inde$ ye d x t[>d all ! bre?r5 :i* are 9 all ,mac$onia 7v]4 #aj74 ,love is n limit$ by locality or di/ance2 x is display$1 n only t[>ds ^? we "k & ) :om we h ,*ri/ian communion1 b t[>ds ^? ^: faces we h n se54 ,! =eign mission>y ent]prise is a magnific5t monum5t ( mod]n ,*ri/ian *>ity4 ,love %\ld be practically manife/$ 9 supply+1 z f> z means & opportunity w all[1 ea* o!r's ne$1 9 be>+ "o ano!r's burd5s1 9 =giv+ "o ano!r1 &1 if necess>y1 9 k9dly reprov+ "o ano!r4 ,dur+ ! retreat ( ,alfr$ ! ,great1 at ,a!lney1 9 ,som]set%ire1 aft] ! defeat ( 8 =ces by ! ,danes1 a begg> came to 8 little ca/le !re & reque/$ alms4 ,:5 8 que5 in=m$ him !y _h only "o small loaf rema9+1 :i* 0 insuffici5t = !mselves & ! fri5ds :o _h gone abroad 9 que/ ( food ) little hope ( success1 ! k+ repli$3 ,give ! poor ,*ri/ian "o half ( ! loaf4 ,he :o c\ld fe$ five ?\s& m5 ) five loaves & two small fi%es1 c c]ta9ly make t half ( ! loaf suffice = m ?an our necessities4 ,accord+ly1 ! poor man 0 reliev$1 & ?is noble act ( *>ity 0 soon recomp5s$ by a provid5tial /ore ( fre% provisions ) :i* ! =ag+ p>ty return$4 ,,iii4 ,t bro!rly love is susceptible ( cont9u\s enl>gem5t4--,b we besee* y1 bre?r51 t ye increase m & m 7v]4 #aj7 ,not)/&+ ! comm5dation ( ! apo/le1 he exhorts ! ,!ssalonians to seek great] p]fection 9 ?is grace4 ,:at is ! sun )\t light8 ,:at is fire )\t heat8 ,s :at is life )\t love8 ,! ri* seek to increase _! /ore1 ! wick$ add to _! iniquities2 ! sa9t %\ld n be less dilig5t 9 increas+ unto e good ^w & "w4 ,a *ild t /aye? at "o /ature & nev] gr[e? bigg] is a mon/]4 ,! gr\nd t prosp]e? n & is n fruitful is curs$4 ,! tree t is b>r5 & improve? n is cut d[n4 ,s mu/ all increase 9 ! way ( godl9ess & g =w>d !re94 ,unless we g =w>d1 we slip back 7,jewell74 ,! gr[? ( *>ity is ext5sive1 z x adds to ! numb] ( ! objects lov$1 & int5sive z to its inw>d f]v\r & t5acity4 ,! m we appreh5d ! love ( ,god to ourselves1 ! m our he>ts w enl>ge 9 love to ,him & all sa9ts4 ,true bro!rly love cru%es all self-love & is m anxi\s to hide ?an pry into ! infirmities ( o!rs4 ,seldom is a *>itable man curi\s1 or a curi\s man *>itable4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,t bro!rly love is ! practical manife/ation ( ! love ( ,god 9 man4 #b4 ,t bro!rly love %\ld be con/antly cultivat$4 #c4 ,t bro!rly love is a cr[n+ feature ( ! high] ,*ri/ian life4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #i1 #aj4 ,bro!rly ,love-- ,i4 ,an evid5ce ( practical hol9ess4 ,,ii4 ,an affection ,div9ely taught4 ,,iii4 ,%\ld be con/antly manife/$4 ,,iv4 ,gr[s by dilig5t cultivation4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aa1 #ab4 ,a ,pacific ,_s ano!r ,pro( ( a ,true ,sanctification4 ,to pass f ! subject ( bro!rly love to ! necessity ( ma9ta9+ a quiet & peaceable disposition 0 = ! apo/le a natural & sugge/ive transition4 ,love & peace are tw9 virtues--,two lovely b]ries m\ld$ on "o /em4 ,bro!rly love c h no place 9 ! he>t f :i* peace has fl$ & :]e w> & discord reign4 ,! quiet _s is n a weak1 mean+less1 c[>dly condition ( m9d1 b conta9s 9 x all ! elem5ts ( pati5t endurance1 unconqu]able brav]y1 & inviolable moral p[]4 ,x is n ! quietness ( ! %all[ lagoon1 on ^: surface ! heavie/ /orm c raise b a few p[]less ripples2 x is r ! pr(\nd calm ( ! ocean1 :i*1 :5 r\s$ by ! tempe/1 is ov]:elm$ 9 its impetu\s onset4 ,*ri/ is lik5$ to ! lamb--g5tle1 h>mless1 pacific2 b :5 ,8 fury is once let loose ^u ! ungodly1 ! di/ract$ victims w %riek = ! rocks & m\nta9s to fall on !m & hide !m f ! face ( ,him t sitte? ^u ! ?rone1 & f ! wra? ( ! ,lamb4 ,a pacific _s is ano!r practical evid5ce ( possess+ ! g5u9e sanctification s e>ne/ly comm5d$ by ! apo/le4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t a pacific _s is to be /udi\sly cultivat$4--,& t ye /udy to be quiet 7v]4 #aa74 ,! ^w /udy signifies to seek aft] an object ) a holy & active ambition1 z ?\gh x 7 ! highe/ hon\r to possess x4 ,h[ diff]5t ?is is f ! re/less _s ( ! _w6 ,!re is no?+ "s p dread s mu* z be+ quiet4 ,!y delight 9 a r[2 & if "o does n happ5 z frequ5tly z !y wi%1 !y make "o = !mselves4 ,! political agitator1 ! av>ici\s money-gett]1 ! fi]y advocate ( w>1 all seek to atta9 _! selfi% ends 9 ! mid/ ( tumult & confusion4 ,nor is ! sacr$ circle ( ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*1 :i* %\ld ev] be ! abode ( peace & h>mony1 free f ! viol5ce ( ! irrepressible di/urb]4 ,!re are "s p :o nev] w be /ill2 y _c hold !m /ill4 ,!y are full ( endless sugge/ions = o!r p to c>ry out4 ,_! tongue is a p]petual clatt]4 ,!y fly f "o dep>tm5t ( "w to ano!r & create di/raction 9 ea*4 ,!y are always on ! g4 ,no soon] h !y relat$ to "o1 ) su* evid5t satisfaction1 ! details ( ! late/ upro> !y 7 91 ?an !y are (f to brew ano!r4 ,!y try "o's temp]2 !y h>ry "o's n]ves2 !y break "o's peace mo/ cruelly4 ,to su* p x w\ld be ! sev]e/ task to obey ! apo/olic injunction1 ,t ye /udy to be quiet1 & yet no "o 9 ! _w has m ne$ to d s ?an !y4 ,a pacific _s _c be secur$ )\t mu* self-d5y+ ef=t2 b x is a jewel wor? all ! tr\ble & all ! sacrifice 7,prov4 xx4 #c2 ,col4 iii4 #ab-ae74 ,,ii4 ,t a pacific _s is atta9$ by a p]sev]+ indu/ry 9 p]sonal duties4--#a4 ,t p]sonal duties h ! fir/ claim ^u our ef=ts4 ,d y\r own bus9ess 7v]4 #aa74 ,att5d fir/ to y\r p]sonal conc]ns--:atev] comes )9 ! compass ( y\r g5]al or p>ticul> call+4 ,! man :o is inatt5tive to 8 own special duties _c ) any reason dictate z to ! duties ( o!rs4 ,to d "o's own bus9ess is ! be/ safegu>d aga9/ idl5ess & m$dl+ curiosity4 ,solomon decl>$1 ,e fool w be m$dl+ 7,prov4 xx4 #c74 ,an (fici\s int]f]5ce ) ! bus9ess ( o!rs creates discords4 ,all /rifes--dome/ic1 social1 ecclesia/ical1 & political--may be trac$ to m$dlesom5ess4 ,! m$dl+ man is a fool1 because he gratifies 8 own idle curiosity at ! exp5se ( 8 own well-be+ & ! happ9ess ( o!rs4 ,see t ! bus9ess y d is y\r own bus9ess1 & t y let t ( y\r neighb\r's alone4 ,be n eavesdropp]s1 he>k5+ :at is said or done 9 y\r neighb\r's h\se4 ,wide e>s & long tongues dwell toge!r4 ,!y t love to he> all t may be told !m d also love to blab out all !y he> 7,jewell74 #b4 ,t p]sonal duties dem& g5u9e h>d "w4--,& to "w ) y\r own h&s 7v]4 #aa74 ,! claims & enjoym5ts ( religion d n release u f ! necessity ( toil+ = our daily bread & provid+ ?+s hone/ 9 ! sight ( all m54 ,true religion r consi/s 9 do+ all ! "w ( life ) consi/5cy1 dilig5ce1 & p]sev]ance4 ,manual lab\r is n ! only =m ( g5u9e indu/ry4 ,! indu/ry ( "s ( our public m5 is some?+ amaz+4 ,!re is no great] foe to piety ?an idl5ess4 ,x is ! beg9n+ ( _m o!r evils & has be5 ! orig9 ( _m a c>e] t has end$ ) ! prison & ! gall[s4 ,an idle man is always some?+ worse4 ,8 bra9 is ! %op = ! devil1 :]e he =ges ! mo/ debas+ fancies & plots ! mo/ p]nici\s s*emes4 ,_m take m pa9s to g to hell ?an almo/ ! holie/ to g to heav54 ,hirome us$ to say t a man :o lab\rs di%e>t5s ev5 ! devil himself4 #c4 ,t indu/ry 9 p]sonal duties is en=c$ by apo/olic precept4--,z we comm&$ y 7v]4 #aa74 ,! apo/le frequ5tly took occasion to en=ce ^u 8 conv]ts ! importance ( dilig5ce 9 "o's daily bus9ess & set !m an example 9 8 own conduct 7#b ,!ss4 iii4 #g1 #h74 ,hone/ lab\r is n b5ea? ! dignity ( any1 & he :o works ! h>de/ has ! great] influ5ce 9 en=c+ indu/ry ^u o!rs4 ,,iii4 ,t a pacific _s1 comb9$ ) dilig5ce1 recomm5ds ,*ri/ianity to ^? outside ! ,*ur*4--,t ye may walk hone/ly t[>ds !m t are )\t 7v]4 #ab74 ,indu/ry is no small "p ( hone/y4 ,a lazy man c nev] be an hone/ "o1 ?\gh 8 *a/ity & fidelity 7 z r5[n$ z ,joseph's1 if t 7 possible to a m]e idl]4 ,a re/less1 trifl+ busybody does unspeakable damage to religion4 ,_m1 :o are ,*ri/ians by pr(ession1 are (t5 m hea!ni% 9 practice1 & ! bl9de/ among ! ali5s are swift to detect & pron\nce judgm5t on _! di%one/y4 ,! unbeliev+ _w1 on ! o!r h&1 is impress$ & attract$ by ! peaceful & dilig5t behavi\r ( ! fai?ful4 ,human nature is p[]fully influ5c$ by appe>ances4 ,,iv4 ,t a pacific _s1 comb9$ ) dilig5ce1 ensures an hon\r$ indep5d5ce4--,& t ye may h lack ( no?+ 7v]4 #ab74 ,x is m bless$ to be able to give ?an to receive4 ,:at a m]cy x is nei!r to "k ! p[] & mis]y ( ^? temptations :i* arise f p9*+ pov]ty1 nor yet to be necessitat$ to dep5d ^u ! cold-he>t$1 m]ciless *>ity ( o!rs4 ,! pati5t1 quiet p]sev]+ plodd] 9 ! way ( ,*ri/ian duty may n always be rew>d$ ) afflu5ce2 b he is enc\rag$ to expect1 at lea/1 a mode/ compet5cy4 ,& ! v _s he has /riv5 to cultivate has enri*$ him ) an inh]itance1 :i* few possibly atta9--cont5tm5t ) 8 lot4 ,he ^: is ! silv] & ! gold w c>e = ,8 lov$ & fai?ful s]vants 7,ps4 xxxvii4 #be74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,qu>relsom5ess & indol5ce _c co-exi/ ) a high degree ( sanctity4 #b4 ,to secure ! bless+s ( peace is wor?y ( ! mo/ indu/ri\s /udy4 #c4 ,! mightie/ aggressions ( ! ,gospel ^u ! _w are made quietly4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,/udy to be ,quiet4 ,i4 ,make x our m$itation day & night & fill our m9ds ) x4 ,,ii4 ,put our m$itation into practice4 ,,iii4 ,we mu/ unle>n _m ?+s be=e we c be taught ?is4--#a4 ,ca/ out self-love4 #b4 ,covet\sness4 #c4 ,pull back our ambition4 #d4 ,b9d our malice4 #e4 ,empty ourselves ( all suspicion1 surmis+1 & discont5t4 ,,iv4 ,m9d our own bus9ess4--#a4 ,because x is becom+4 #b4 ,br+s advantage4 #c4 ,x is necess>y4 #d4 ,we are comm&$ to d s4--,f>9don4 ,m9d y\r own ,bus9ess4 ,i4 ,! ,bible conta9s little enc\ragem5t = ! idl]4 ,,ii4 ,! text enjo9s dilig5ce n only 9 bus9ess1 b 9 "o's own bus9ess4 ,,iii4 ,! c\nsel ( ! apo/le is support$ by ! be/ wisdom ( ! _w4--,x becomes a man1 said ,h]odotus1 to give he$ to ^? ?+s only :i* conc]n himself4 ,,iv4 ,! apo/le takes x = grant$ t ours is a wor?y bus9ess4 ,v4 ,only by dilig5ce 9 ! c>e ( y\r own s\ls w y be able to d really effective "w = ,*ri/4--,a4 ,f4 ,=re/4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ac1 #ad4 ,sorr[ = ! ,dead4 ,! ,!ssalonians :o *]i%$ a vivid expectation ( ! ne> approa* ( ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/ appe> to h fall5 into a misconception z to ! relation ( _! deceas$ fri5ds to t glori\s ev5t4 ,:ile believ+ t ! pi\s dead w\ld ultimately be rais$ aga91 !y fe>$ !y w\ld n be p]mitt$ to %>e 9 ! joy ( welcom+ ,him back to ,8 inh]itance ( ! r$eem$ e>? & 9 ! triumphant inauguration ( ,8 reign4 ,x 0 j z if1 on ! v eve ( ! day ( ! expect$ return ( "s long abs5t fa!r1 a cruel fate %\ld s+le out "o fond expectant *ild & hurry him to a f> di/ant & inhospitable %ore4 ,b all _! fe>s & p]plexities 7 dissipat$ by ! sublime disclosures conta9$ 9 ?is epi/le4 ,i4 ,t sorr[ is a m]ciful relief to a s\l b]eav$4--,sorr[ is n[h]e =bidd54 ,x may be an infirmity1 b x is at ! same "t a solace4 ,! s\l oppress$ & /rick5 by ! weight ( a great calamity f9ds relief 9 te>s4 ,o ye te>s6 ,o ye te>s6 till ,i felt y on my *eek1 ,i 0 selfi% 9 my sorr[4 ,i 0 /ubborn1 ,i 0 weak2 ,ye h giv5 me /r5g? to conqu]1 & ,i /& erect & free1 ,& "k t ,i am human1 by ! light ( sympa?y4 ,! religion ( ! ,bible does n de/roy human passions4 ,we d n "p ) our nature :5 we receive ! grace ( ,god4 ,! m9d t is capable ( a real sorr[ is capable ( good4 ,a griefless nature c nev] be a joy\s "o4 ,,ii4 ,t sorr[ = ! dead is aggravat$ by ignorance ( _! future de/9y4--,i w\ld n h y to be ignorant conc]n+ !m :i* are asleep1 t ye sorr[ n1 ev5 z o!rs :i* h no hope 7v]4 #ac74 ,! radius ( hope is contract$ or exp&$ 9 proportion to ! "* & ext5t ( intellig5ce possess$4 ,ignorant sorr[ is a k9d ( ru/ to ! s\l1 :i* e new idea contributes 9 its passage to sc\r away4 ,x is ! putrefaction ( /agnant life & is rem$i$ by ex]cise & motion4 ,! hea!n1 :o h no satisfactory k ( ! future life1 give way to an excessive & hopeless grief4 ,du ,*aillu describes a sc5e ( wail+ = ! dead among ! ,africans4 ,! "m ( poor ,tonda1 he writes1 l$ me to ! h\se :]e ! body 0 laid4 ,! n>r[ space ( ! room 0 cr[d$2 ab\t two hundr$ wom5 7 sitt+ & /&+ ar\nd1 s++ m\rn+ songs to doleful & monoton\s airs4 ,z ,i /ood look+1 fill$ ) solemn ?\ghts1 ! "m ( ,tonda approa*$4 ,%e ?rew h]self at ! foot ( h] dead son & begg$ him to speak to h] once m4 ,& !n :5 ! corpse did n answ] %e utt]$ a %riek1 s long1 s pi]c+1 su* a wail ( love & grief t te>s came into my eyes4 ,poor ,african "m6 ,%e 0 lit]ally z "o sorr[+ )\t hope1 = ^! p c\nt on no?+ beyond ! pres5t life4 ,x 0 ! dictum ( an old ,greek poet--a man once dead !re is no revival2 & ^? words indicat$ ! dismal condition ( un5light5$ nature 9 all l&s & 9 all ages4 ,:at an urg5t argum5t is "h = increas$ mission>y ef=ts among ! hea!n6 ,,iii4 ,t sorr[ = ! dead 9 ,*ri/ is soo!d & mod]at$ by ! revelation ( c]ta9 great tru?s conc]n+ _! pres5t & future bless$ness4--#a4 ,t dea? is a sleep4 ,!m also :i* sleep 9 ,jesus 7v]4 #ad74 ,! only "p ( man to :i* ! figure ( ! text applies is ! body4 ,z to ! s\l1 ! day ( dea? is ! day ( our bir? into a progressive & et]nal life4 ,x is call$ a dep>ture1 a be+ ) ,*ri/--abs5t f ! body1 pres5t ) ! ,"l4 ,sleep is expressive ( re/4 ,:5 ! toil ( life's long day is end$1 ! great & good ,fa!r draws ! d>k curta9 ( night & hu%es ,8 we>y *ildr5 to re/4 ,!y ent] into re/4 ,sleep is expressive ( refre%m5t4 ,! body is laid 9 ! grave1 feeble1 emaciat$1 worn-out4 ,!n a wond]ful process goes on1 p]ceptible only to ! eye ( ,god1 by :i* ! body acquires new /r5g? & beauty1 & becomes a fit in/rum5t & suitable resid5ce = ! glorifi$ s\l4 ,sleep implies ! expectation ( awak+4 ,we commit ! bodies ( ! dep>t$ to ! e>? 9 sure & c]ta9 hope ( a glori\s resurrection4 ,!y wait = ! adoption1 to wit1 ! r$emption ( ! body 7,rom4 viii4 #bc74 #b4 ,t ! dead 9 ,*ri/ w be r\s$ f _! holy slumb] & %>e 9 ! glory ( ,8 second adv5t4--,w ,god br+ ) ,him 7v]4 #ad74 ,! resurrection ( ! dead is a ,div9e "w4 ,i w r$eem !m f ! p[] ( ! grave 7,hos4 xiii4 #ad74 ,*ri/ w own ,8 p 9 _! p]sons1 _! s]vices1 & _! suff]+s4 ,!y %all receive ,8 entire approval1 be welcom$ by ,him into ,8 ev]la/+ k+dom1 & cr[n$ by ,him ) glory & ! afflu5ce ( incorruptible bliss4 #c4 ,t ! resurrection ( ,*ri/ f ! dead is a pl$ge ( ! re/oration & future bless$ness ( all :o sleep 9 ,him4--,= if we believe t ,jesus di$ & rose aga91 ev5 s !m also :i* sleep 9 ,jesus w ,god br+ ) ,him 7v]4 #ad74 ,*ri/ ,himself is ! resurrection1 n only z reveal$ 9 ,8 ,^w & exemplifi$ 9 ,8 own p]son1 b z specially appo9t$ by ! ,fa!r to effect x by ,8 own p[] 7,john v4 #be1 vi4 #ci74 ,! ,^w ( ,god %$s a light across ! d>kness ( ! grave & op5s a vi/a radiant ) hope & immortal happ9ess4 ,let me p5etrate into ,?y he>t1 ,o ,god1 said an afflict$ sa9t1 & read ! love t is !re4 ,let me p5etrate into ,?y m9d1 & read ! wisdom t is !re2 !n %all ,i be satisfi$--! /orm %all be turn$ into calm4 ,a vital k ( ,*ri/ sil5ces e murmur & prep>es = e em]g5cy4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,an ignorant sorr[ is a hopeless "o4 #b4 ,to rise ) ,jesus we mu/ live & die to ,him4 #c4 ,div9e revelations reg>d+ ! future life greatly mod]ate ! grief ( ! pres5t4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ac1 #ad4 ,! ,sleep ( ! ,fai?ful ,dep>t$4 ,i4 ,! dead are said to be asleep because we "k !y %all wake up aga94 ,,ii4 ,because !y :om m5 call dead d really live unto ,god4 ,,iii4 ,because !y are tak+ _! re/4 ,,iv4 ,dea? is *ang$ to sleep1 s t x becomes a pl$ge ( re/ & a prophecy ( ! resurrection4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,we ought to m\rn r = ! liv+ ?an = ! dead4 #b4 ,9 v tru? x is life r ?an dea? t we ought to fe>4--,h4 ,e4 ,mann+4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,! ,resurrection ( ! ,body4 ,i4 ,! he>t seeks x4 ,,ii4 ,! ,bible decl>es x4 ,,iii4 ,! r$emption ( ,*ri/ secures x4--,a4 ,f4 ,=re/4 ,! au?or discusses ?is ev5t z ! second com+ ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,transcrib] f9ds ! second com+ describ$ 9 ,rev4 xix4 #aa-ba4 ,?is passage describes ! rapture ( ! *ur* :i* prec$es ! sev5 ye>s ( ,tribulation describ$ 9 ,revelation *apt]s iv4--xviii4 ,! second com+ is a "t ( judgm5t2 ! rapture ga!rs ! *ur* prior to ,daniel's ,sev5tie? ,week1 a "t ( great trial = ! p & nation ( ,israel4 ,! rapture is z a ?ief 9 ! night2 at ! second com+1 e eye %all see ,him4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ae-ah4 ,! ,second ,adv5t ( ,*ri/4 ,among ! words ( consolation 9 ! val$ictory disc\rse ( ,*ri/ to ,8 disciples 0 ! promise1 aft] ,8 dep>ture1 ,he w\ld come aga9 & receive !m unto ,himself4 ,"t has sp$ noiselessly along2 ev5ts ( va/ magnitude h rapidly succe$$ ea* o!r1 & left _! lessons = ! ages to pond]2 nations h pass$ ?r\gh ! ?roes ( suff]+ & revolution2 g5]ation aft] g5]ation has gone d[n to ! grave2 = ne>ly n9ete5 hundr$ ye>s ! ,*ur* has be5 /ra9$ ) pr(\nd1 int5se1 & anxi\s expectancy3 b /ill ! promise rema9s unfulfill$4 ,w ,he come8 ,are ! hopes ( ! ,*ur* doom$ to be = ev] unsatisfi$8 ,mu/ ! bodies ( ! pi\s dead be = ev] %ut d[n 9 ! sepul*res ( l& & sea8 ,w ! wrongs ( ! univ]se nev] be r$ress$8 ,if que/ions l ^! flit = a mom5t across ! m9d1 x is n t ! ,*ur* has lo/ confid5ce 9 ! promise4 ,fai? 9 ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/ is m widely spread & m firmly held to-day ?an ev]4 ,long wait+ has %>p5$ ! long+1 bright5$ ! hope1 & cl>ifi$ ! vision4 ,9 ^! words1 ! apo/le assures ! ,!ssalonians ( ! second com+ ( ,*ri/1 furni%es "s important p>ticul>s ( ! ev5t1 & po9ts out ! be>+ ( ! glori\s doctr9e 9 consol+ ! sorr[ ( ! b]eav$4 ,i4 ,t ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/ is ! subject ( ,div9e revelation4--,= ?is we say unto y by ! ^w ( ! ,"l 7v]4 #ae74 ,9 a subject ( su* va/ mom5t ! apo/le 0 anxi\s to %[ t he _h ! highe/ & mo/ incontrov]tible au?ority = ! /atem5ts he utt]$4 ,he _h a special revelation f heav5 & spoke "u ! direct & imm$iate inspiration ( ! ,div9e ,_s4 ,! second adv5t ( ,*ri/ is emphatically taught 9 ! ,holy ,scriptures 7cf4 ,matt4 xxiv4 #c1 xxv4 #ca2 ,m>k viii4 #c2 ,john xiv4 #c2 ,acts i4 #b1 iii4 #ai1 #bj2 ,rom4 viii4 #ag2 #a ,cor4 i4 #h2 #b ,tim4 iv4 #a2 ,tit4 ii4 #ac2 #a ,pet4 i4 #e2 #b ,pet4 iii4 #ab2 ,jude #ad74 ,,ii4 ,t ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/ w be di/+ui%$ by signal tok5s ( t]rible maje/y4--#a4 ,!re w be ! triumphant %\t ( ! ,div9e ,r$eem]4 ,= ! ,"l ,himself %all desc5d f heav5 ) a %\t 7v]4 #af74 ,j be=e ,jesus expir$ on ! cross ,he cri$ ) a l\d voice1 & ?\gh !re 0 ! r+ ( victory 9 t cry1 x s\nd$ m l a consci\s relief f unutt]able suff]+4 ,b ! %\t ( ,jesus on 8 second com+ w be l ! l\d1 cle>1 joy\s battle-%\t ( a great ,conqu]or4 ,t %\t w break ! sil5ce ( ! ages1 w />tle ! univ]se into att5tion1 w raise ! dead1 & summon all p into ! pres5ce ( ! victori\s ,messiah4 ,=m]ly ,he did n cry1 nor lift up1 nor cause ,8 voice to be he>d 9 ! /reet 7,isa4 xlii4 #b74 ,b n[ is ! revelation ( ,8 p[]4 ,our ,god %all come1 & %all n keep sil5ce 7,ps4 l4 #c1 #d74 #b4 ,!re w be ! voice ( ! ar*angel 7v]4 #af74--,! angelic ho/s are arrang$ 9 an hi]>*y ( v>i\s ranks & ord]s4 ,! ar*angel is ! *ief ( ! heav5ly multitude4 ,9 response to ! maje/ic %\t ( ! desc5d+ ,"l1 ! ar*angel lifts up 8 voice1 l ! l\d cry ( ! h]ald ann\nc+ ! glori\s adv5t1 & ! s\nd is caught up & prolong$ by ! va/ ho/s ( cele/ial att5dants4 #c4 ,!re w be ! trumpet-bla/4--,) ! trump ( ,god1 ) trumpet s\nd$ by ! comm& ( ,god--su* a trumpet1 p]haps1 z is us$ 9 ! s]vice ( ,god 9 heav54 ,besides ! %\t ( ,jesus & ! voice ( ! ar*angel1 ! s\nd ( ! trumpet w also be he>d 9 ! ho/4 ,x is call$ 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #eb ! la/ trumpet2 & 9 ,matt4 xxiv4 #ca we read1 ,he %all s5d ,8 angels ) great s\nd ( a trumpet1 & !y %all ga!r toge!r ,8 elect4 ,among ! ,hebrews1 ,greeks1 & anci5t ,lat9s x 0 ! cu/om to summon ! p ) ! trumpet4 ,9 ?is way ,god is said to ga!r ,8 p toge!r 7,isa4 xxvii4 #ac2 ,j]4 iv4 #e1 vi4 #a74 ,! :ole passage is design$ to %[ t ! second adv5t ( ,k+ ,messiah w be att5d$ by ! mo/ impos+ evid5ces ( pomp & regal spl5d\r4 ,,iii4 ,t ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/ w be foll[$ by important consequ5ces to ! p ( ,god1 liv+ & dead4--#a4 ,! pi\s dead %all be rais$4 ,:5 we :i* are alive1 & rema9 unto ! com+ ( ! ,"l1 %all n prev5t !m :i* are asleep4 ,& ! dead 9 ,*ri/ %all rise fir/ 7v]s4 #ae1 #af74 ,! liv+ at t day--:o1 x w\ld seem1 w\ld be sp>$ ! necessity ( dy+ & see+ corruption--%all1 nev]!less1 h no advantage ov] ! dead4 ,be=e any *ange takes place 9 ! liv+ to fit !m = ! new condition ( ?+s1 ! dead 9 ,*ri/ %all rise fir/1 & be clo!d ) immortality & incorruptible spl5d\r4 ,:atev] disadvantages may be ! lot ( "s ( ,god's p ov] o!rs1 !y are ev] recomp5s$ by "s special privilege or pr]ogative4 ,! be/ /ate = u is t 9 :i* ,god places u4 ,& yet e man ?9ks ano!r's condition happi] ?an 8 own4 ,r>e inde$ is ! man :o ?9ks 8 own /ate & condition 9 e respect be/ = him4 #b4 ,! liv+ & ! rais$ %all unite 9 a simultane\s greet+ ( _! desc5d+ ,"l4--,!n we :i* are alive & rema9 %all be caught up toge!r ) !m 9 ! cl\ds to meet ! ,"l 9 ! air 7v]4 #ag74 ,! liv+1 aft] pass+ ?r\gh ! wondr\s *ange f mortal to immortal1 %all n anticipate = a s+le mom5t ! newly rais$ bodies ( ! pi\s dead1 b toge!r ) !m1 9 "o reunit$1 lov+1 insep>able company1 %all be caught away 9 *>iots ( cl\ds1 to meet ! ,"l 9 ! air1 & greet ,him 9 ! desc5t4 ,he comes to fulfil ,8 promise 7,john xiv4 #c74 #c4 ,all believ]s 9 ,*ri/ %all be assur$ ( et]nal felicity ) ,him4--,& s %all we ev] be ) ! ,"l 7v]4 #ag74 ,= ev] ) ! ,"l 9 famili> companion%ip--9 raptur\s communion1 9 imp5d+ glory1 9 ev]-en*ant+ revelations4 ,) ,him1 n occasionally1 or = an age1 or a mill5nium1 b un9t]rupt$ly = ev]1 )\t ! possibility ( sep>ation4 ,h[ great ! contra/ ) ! brighte/ exp]i5ces ( ?is *angeful life6 ,!re are ?ree ?+s :i* em95tly di/+ui% ! heav5ly life ( ! s\l--p]fection1 p]petuity1 immutability4 ,,iv4 ,t ! contemplation ( ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/ is calculat$ to m9i/] consolation to ! sorr[+4--,!re=e com=t "o ano!r ) ^! words 7v]4 #ah74 ,a community 9 suff]+ creates a community 9 sympa?y4 ,if a ?orn be 9 ! foot1 ! back b[s1 ! eye is busy to pry into ! hurt1 ! h&s d _! be/ to pluck out ! cause ( angui%2 ev5 s we are memb]s "o ( ano!r4 ,to him t is afflict$1 pity %\ld be %[$ f 8 fri5d 7,job vi4 #ad74 ,! be/ consolation is t :i* is drawn f ! revelations ( ,god's ,^w4 ,!re are no com=ts l ,scripture com=ts4 ,! b]eav$ 7 sorr[+ = _! lov$ ones :o _h be5 smitt5 d[n by dea? & 7 full ( anxiety & unc]ta9ty ab\t ! future4 ,%all !y meet aga91 or are !y p>t$ = ev]8 ,! tea*+ ( inspiration on ! second com+ ( ,*ri/ assures !m t _! dep>t$ relatives %all be rescu$ f ! p[] ( dea?1 t !y %all meet aga91 meet 9 glory1 meet to "p no m1 to be = ev] ) ea* o!r & ) ! ,"l4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,*ur* is ju/ifi$ 9 look+ = ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,! second adv5t ( ,*ri/ w br+ an ev]la/+ recomp5se = ! suff]+ & sorr[ ( ! pres5t life4 #c4 ,! record t reveals ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/ %\ld be fondly priz$ & con/antly pond]$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ae-ah4 ,! ,second ,com+ ( ,*ri/ & ,sorr[ = ! ,dead4 ,i4 ,! f9al p]iod ( ! _w ! apo/les left undet]m9$4 ,,ii4 ,?\gh ignorant ( ! f9al p]iod ( ! _w1 !y 7 confid5t x %\ld n come till ! prophecies respect+ ! de/9y ( ! ,*ur* 7 accompli%$4 ,,iii4 ,! ,*ur*1 be+ ignorant ( ! day 9 :i* ,*ri/ %\ld come to judge ! _w1 %\ld be always ready = t ev5t4 ,,iv4 ,sorr[ = ! dead is compatible ) ! hope ( a ,*ri/ian4--#a4 ,:5 x proce$s f sympa?y4 #b4 ,f ! dictates ( nature4 #c4 ,f rep5tance4--,saur94 ,v]4 #ah4 ,! ,day ( com=t+ ,"o ,ano!r4 ,i4 ,we mu/ obs]ve a rule & me?od 9 ?is duty4 ,,ii4 ,?is me?od is taught n 9 ! s*ool ( nature1 b ( ,*ri/4--#a4 ,9 g5]al1 we mu/ com=t "o ano!r ) ! ,^w ( ,god4 #b4 ,we mu/ com=t "o ano!r ) ! ,scripture tea*+ on ! com+ ( ! ,"l & ! resurrection ( ! dead4--,f>9don4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,times & seasons4--,! "o is ! ev51 cont9u\s fl[ ( ! riv]1 ! o!r is ! cat>act4 ,seasons we may repres5t z epo*s4 ,our ,"l 9 ! same words refus$ to gratify ! curiosity ( ,8 foll[]s 7,acts i4 #g74 ,v]4 #b4 ,= y\rselves "k p]fectly4--,! adv]b "h is ! same z 9 ,eph4 v4 #ae 7,a4,v4 circumspectly1 ,r4,v4 c>efully74 ,x is us$ five times only 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,! translations are int]e/+--,matt4 ii4 #h3 ,a4,v4 dilig5tly1 ,r4,v4 c>efully4 ,luke i4 #c3 ,r4,v4 accurately4 ,acts xviii4 #be 7l ,matt4 ii4 #h74 ,p]haps ! ,!ssalonians _h ask$ = precise in=mation4 ,! apo/le replies1 ) a t\* ( g5tle irony1 ',y already "k precisely t no?+ precise on ! subject c be kn[n'--t ! great day w /eal ^u ! _w l a ?ief 9 ! night4 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #c4 ,= :5 !y %all say4--,r4,v4 :5 !y are say+4 ,no matt] at :at h\r !y say1 ,peace & security1 l ! voice ( ! wat*man cry+1 ,all's well4 ,!n sudd5 de/ruction4--,! ^w = sudd5 is only f\nd aga9 at ,luke xxi4 #cd 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,x is really un=ese54 ,z travail4--,9 ! simile !re is ! sugge/ion t ! day _c be f> (f ?\gh n exactly kn[n4 ,v]4 #e4 ,*ildr5 ( light4--,q an ,ori5tal expression4 ,! k+s ( ,egypt call$ !mselves *ildr5 ( ! sun4 ,s ^! ( a bett] sun4 ,v]4 #f4 ,let u wat* & be sob]4--,ev] on ! al]t z m5 :o live 9 h\rly expectation ( _! ,"l's arrival4 ,x is precisely !y :o ma9ta9 ! prep>$ness ( _s :o are calm :5 ! midnight cry r+s out1 ,! bridegroom come?4 ,v]4 #g4 ,!y t be drunk5 are drunk5 9 ! night4--,! explanation is giv5 9 our ,"l's words--because _! de$s are evil3 z ?\gh d>kness c\ld veil ! loss ( self-respect4 ,v]4 #i4 ,= ,god ha? n appo9t$ u to wra?4--,! inevitable sequ5ce ( a life ( s5sual gratification4 ,! v sev]e/ =ms ( expression = wra? fell f ! g5tle/ lips conc]n+ ! s]vant :o falls to gluttony & drunk5ness because 8 "l does n appe> at ! expect$ h\r 7,luke xii4 #de1 #df74 ,v]4 #ab4 ,!m :i* lab\r among y & are ov] y 9 ! ,"l4--,a cle> te/imony1 f ?is e>li] ,new ,te/am5t writ+1 to ! exi/5ce 9 ! ,*ur* at ! beg9n+ ( a m9i/]ial ord]--a cl]gy z di/+ui%$ f ! laity--*>g$ ) specific duties & au?ority4 ,b !re is no?+ 9 gramm> nor 9 ! nature ( ! duties specifi$ :i* w\ld w>rant u 9 di/ribut+ ^! functions among/ di/9ct ord]s ( ,*ur* (fice 7,ibid474 ,v]4 #ac4 ,& to e/eem !m v highly 9 love4--,r4,v4 exce$+ highly--! same ,greek adv]b z 9 *4 iii4 #aj1 ! /ronge/ int5sive possible to ! language4 ,s deep & w>m %\ld be ! affection unit+ pa/ors & _! flocks4 ,_! appreciation is n to be a cold e/eem 7,ibid474 ,v]4 #ad4 ,w>n !m t are unruly4--,r4,v4 admoni% ! disord]ly4 ,e ,*ur* kn[s ^! *>act]s--m5 :o w break ?r\gh all re/ra9t4 ,com=t ! feeble-m9d$4--,r4,v4 enc\rage ! fa9t-he>t$4 ,9 *4 ii4 #aa we h met ! v]b be=e4 ,! feeble-m9d$ w\ld h be5 sc>cely wor? ! pity ( ! philosoph]s ) :om alone ! great-s\l$ man 0 supreme4 ,! com=t 9 t tea*+1 = ! h\r :5 ! /rong %all be z t[1 0 v scanty & inadequate4 ,support ! weak4--,s be l ! ,"l :o upholde? all t fall1 & raise? up all ^? t be b[$ d[n 7,ps4 cxlv4 #ad74 ,be pati5t t[>d all m54--,r4,v4 longsuff]+4 ,x is ! v opposite ( :at we mean by be+ %ort-temp]$4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,evil = evil4--,a quid pro quo1 simil> 9 k9d & 9 quantity p]haps1 b retaliation delights 9 int]e/4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,qu5* n ! ,_s4--,:5 !re has be5 excess1 & a good has come into disrepute1 x is natural to seek to /ifle d[n fur!r manife/ations ( x4 ,! en]gy ( ! ,holy ,_s1 l ,p5teco/al flame1 is reg>d$ z be+ capable ( ext9ction4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,despise n prophesy+s4--,d n set d[n z ( no value1 prophesy+s4 ,! ^w = despise is us$ ( ^? :o tru/$ 9 !mselves t !y 7 righte\s & set at n\ght o!rs 7,luke xviii4 #i71 & ! contemptu\s be>+ ( him :o eats fle% ) :i* an idol's "n has be5 associat$1 & laughs at ! %udd]+ scruples ( ! bro!r :o ?9ks x a dreadful ?+ to d1 & sets him at n\ght 7,rom4 xiv4 #c-aj74 ,! prophesy+s at ,cor9? 7 su* z might easily be contemn$ 7#a ,cor4 xiv4 #bc74 ,v]4 #ba4 ,prove all ?+s4--,make trial ( all4 ,a s5t5ce fatal to ! suppression ( inquiry & to cr$ul\s fai?4 ,x =bids me to accept :at is giv5 out z prophecy ev51 unless x has a self-evid5c+ p[]4 ,hold fa/ t :i* is good4--,! good "h is t :i* is e?ically beautiful4 ,9 v]4 #ae ano!r ^w po9ts ! contra/ to ! evil return ( injury4 ,v]4 #bb4 ,ab/a9 f all appe>ance ( evil4--,p]haps ! be/ idea ( ! ^w r5d]$ ab/a9 w\ld be ga9$ by hold (f1 9 anti!sis to ! hold fa/ ( v]4 #ba4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,sanctify y :olly4 ,r--unto complet5ess4 ,! apo/le prays t !y may be sanctifi$ to ! fulle/ ext5t 7,ibid474 ,y\r :ole _s 4 4 4 be pres]v$ blameless4--,r4,v4 be pres]v$ entire1 )\t blame4 ,f ! degree ( hol9ess desir$ we pass to its range1 f its int5sion 7z ! logicians w\ld say7 to its ext5sion 7,ibid474 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-aa4 ,! ,attitude ( ! ,*ur* t[>ds ! ,second ,com+ ( ,*ri/4 ,a book writt5 by "o :o knew ( ! fir/ adv5t ( ! ,r$eem] closes1 anticipat+1 desir+1 besee*+ ! second1--,ev5 s1 come1 ,"l ,jesus 7,rev4 xxii4 #bj74 ,! revelation conc]n+ t second com+ is di/9ct & emphatic2 b ! exact p]iod1 :5 ! ev5t w happ51 is wrapp$ 9 unc]ta9ty4 ,z :5 we asc5d a w9d+ riv] "s well-kn[n l&m>k appe>s to alt] its position1 seem+ n[ di/ant1 n[ ne>--s1 at diff]5t po9ts on ! circuit\s /ream ( life1 ! famili> subject ( ! second ,adv5t reveals itself z a ne> or remote ev5t4 ,x is pla91 says ,ar*] ,butl]1 t t p]iod :i* is di/ant 9 "o s*eme ( ?+s may be ne> 9 ano!r1 :]e ev5ts are on a va/] scale & move 9 a mighti] orbit4 ,t :i* is a :ole life to ! ephem]a is b a day to ! man2 t :i* is 9 ! brief succession ( au!ntic human hi/ory is c\nt$ z remote1 is b a s+le page 9 ! volume ( heav5ly records4 ,! com+ ( ,*ri/ may be di/ant z measur$ on ! scale ( human life1 b x may be 'ne>1' & 'at h&1' & 'at ! door1' :5 ! int]val ( ! two adv5ts is comp>$1 n m]ely ) ! f\r ?\s& ye>s :i* 7 b its prep>ation1 b ) ! l9e ( inf9ite ages :i* x is itself prep>+4 ,! unc]ta9ty ( ! "t ( ! second ,adv5t & its /up5d\s issues def9e ! attitude ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,x is an attitude ( expectancy4--#a4 ,! "t ( ! second com+ is unc]ta94 ,b ( ! "t & ! seasons1 bre?r51 ye h no ne$ t ,i write unto y 7v]4 #a74 ,a g5tle h9t t all que/ions on t subject 7 unnecess>y1 z !re 0 no?+ m to be reveal$4 ,! untameable curiosity & reckless d>+ ( man tempt him to pry into secrets ) :i* he has no?+ to d & to dogmatise on subjects ( :i* he kn[s ! lea/4 ,_m h be5 fanatical en\gh to fix ! day ( ! ,"l's com+4 ,= a "t1 !re has be5 a local excitem5t2 ! day has come & gone2 ! _w has mov$ on z be=e1 & ! prophetic en?usia/s h expos$ !mselves to scorn & ridicule4 ,( t day & h\r kn[e? no man 7,m>k xiii4 #cb74 ,?is unc]ta9ty is a p]petual /imulant to ! p ( ,god to ex]cise ! ennobl+ virtues ( hope1 ( wat*fulness1 ( fidelity1 ( humility1 ( e>ne/ inquiry1 & ( rev]5tial awe4 #b4 ,! second com+ w be sudd54--,= y\rselves "k p]fectly t ! day ( ! ,"l s come? z a ?ief 9 ! night4 ,= :5 !y %all say1 ,peace & safety1 !n sudd5 de/ruction come? ^u !m1 z travail ^u a woman ) *ild 7v]s4 #b1 #c74 ,! ?ief n only gives no notice ( 8 approa* b takes e possible c>e to conceal 8 designs4 ,! discov]y ( ! mis*ief he has wr\ght takes place :5 x is too late4 ,! prud5t w take e precaution to avoid surprise & to baffle ! subtlety & %>pness ( ! m>aud]4 ,t :i* is s9ful & unlawful 9 itself af=ds a resemblance to express an important tru? & to admoni% to duty4 ,!re is no?+ m c]ta9 ?an t ! ,"l w come2 no?+ m unc]ta9 :5 ,he w come2 & bo? ! "o & ! o!r %\ld keep ,8 p 9 an attitude ( pray]ful expectation & moral prep>$ness4 ,fai? bre$s fe>2 ! m e>ne/ly we believe1 ! m we tremble at ! ,div9e ?reat5+s4 ,unbelief lulls ! s\l into false security4 ,:at a dreadful awak5+ w t be1 :5 ! ?und] ( ,god's wra? %all sudd5ly bur/ f ! hi!rto tranquil heav5s6 #c4 ,! second com+ w be t]rible to ! wick$4--,& !y %all n escape 7v]4 #c74 ,wick$ m5 are nev] m secure ?an :5 de/ruction is ne>e/1 nev] ne>] de/ruction ?an :5 !y are mo/ secure4 ,! swe>] may be seiz$ :ile ! oa? is burn+ on 8 tongue1 ! drunk>d engulf$ 9 judgm5t :ile ! cup is trembl+ betwe5 8 lips4 ,! o!r day a c]ta9 susp5sion bridge 0 cr[d$ ) pleasure seek]s2 ! sl5d] erection1 yield+ "u ! unwont$ /ra91 broke 9 two1 & 9 a mom5t precipitat$ numb]s into ! riv] roll+ bel[ & into a wat]y grave4 ,n less fragile is ! confid5ce on :i* ! unbeliev+ re/2 & m t]rible /ill w be ! cata/rophe t w sudd5ly ov]take !m4 ,! de/ruction ( ! wick$--( all _! joy1 ( all !y mo/ priz$ 9 ?is life--w be sudd51 pa9ful1 inevitable4 ,n[ !re is peace1 = m]cy reigns2 b :5 ! great day comes !re w be no?+ b indignation & wra?1 tribulation & angui% ^u e s\l ( man t doe? evil 7,rom4 ii4 #h1 #i74 ,,ii4 ,x is an attitude ( vigilance4--#a4 ,?is vigilance is en=c$ on ! gr\nd ( a moral trans=mation4 ,b ye1 bre?r51 are n 9 d>kness1 t t day %\ld ov]take y z a ?ief4 ,ye are all ! *ildr5 ( light1 & ! *ildr5 ( ! day3 we are n ( ! night1 nor ( d>kness 7v]s4 #d1 #e74 ,believ]s 9 ,*ri/ are deliv]$ f ! p[] ( d>kness1 ( spiritual ignorance1 ( godless pr(anity1 ( d>k & dang]\s security1 & translat$ into ! k+dom ( light1 ( tru?1 ( purity1 & felicity4 ,!y are *ildr5 ( ! day :5 ! light %9es ! brighte/1 :5 privileges are m abundant1 :5 opportunities multiply1 & responsibility is correspond+ly increas$4 ,! light ( pa/ ages 0 b ! dawn ( ! effulg5t day :i* n[ %9es ^u ! _w f ! ,gospel sun4 ,e inquir+ & believ+ s\l passes f ! dawn to ! daylight ( exp]im5tal tru?4 #b4 ,?is vigilance mu/ be con/ant4--,!re=e let u n sleep1 z d o!rs1 b let u wat* & be sob]4 ,= !y t sleep sleep 9 ! night2 & !y t be drunk5 are drunk5 9 ! night 7v]s4 #f1 #g74 ,let u n1 l ! drunk>ds /eep$ 9 sotti% slumb]1 be imm]s$ 9 ! deep sleep ( s9 & unconc]n1 neglect+ duty1 & nev] ?9k+ ( a judgm5t2 b let u wat*1 & 9 ord] to d s effectually1 be sob]4 ,we are day-p1 n night-p2 !re=e1 our "w ought to be day-"w1 n night-"w2 our conduct su* z w be> ! eye ( day & has no ne$ to hide itself "u ! veil ( night4 ,a /rict sobriety is ess5tial to a sleepless vigilance4 ,,iii4 ,x is an attitude ( militant c\rage4--,b let u :o are ( ! day be sob]1 putt+ on ! brea/plate ( fai? & love2 & = an helmet ! hope ( salvation 7v]4 #h74 ,! ,*ri/ian has to fight ! enemy1 z well z wat* aga9/ him4 ,he is a soldi]1 & a soldi] on s5try4 ,! ,*ri/ian life is n "o ( s(t1 luxuri\s ease2 x is a h>d1 fi]ce conflict4 ,! graces ( fai?1 love1 & hope con/itute ! mo/ complete arm\r ( ! s\l4 ,! brea/plate & helmet protect ! two mo/ vital p>ts--! head & ! he>t4 ,) head & he>t "r1 ! :ole man is "r4 ,let u keep ! head f error & ! he>t f s9ful lu/1 & we are safe4 ,! be/ gu>ds aga9/ error 9 religion & vici\sness 9 life are--fai?1 hope1 & *>ity2 ^! are ! virtues t inspire ! mo/ ent]pris+ brav]y4 ,drunk>ds & slugg>ds nev] make good soldi]s4 ,,iv4 ,x is an attitude ( confid5ce z to ! future bless$ness ( ! ,*ur*4--#a4 ,?is bless$ness is ,div9ely provid$4 ,= ,god ha? n appo9t$ u to wra?1 b to obta9 salvation by our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o di$ = u 7v]s4 #i1 #aj74 ,! :ole s*eme ( salvation 0 ,div9ely conceiv$ & ,div9ely c>ri$ out 9 all its ess5tial details4 ,&1 )\t discuss+ o!r me?ods by :i* ! salvation ( ! race c\ld be effect$1 x is suffici5t = u to "k t ! infallible wisdom ( ,god provid$ t ! dea? ( ,8 ,son 0 ! mo/ effectual me?od4 ,our s9s _h expos$ u to ! wra? ( ,god1 :o _h decl>$ dea? to be ! p5alty ( s94 ,?is dea? ,*ri/ und]w5t on our behalf1 9 our /ead1 & s sav$ u f x4 ,9 e extremity1 at e new *all5ge ( ! enemy1 on ea* successive field ( ef=t & p]il1 ?is is ! password & battle-cry ( ,god's p--,*ri/ di$ = u4 #b4 ,?is bless$ness consi/s 9 a con/ant fell[%ip ) ,*ri/4--,t :e!r we wake or sleep1 we %\ld live toge!r ) ,him 7v]4 #aj74 ,! happie/ mom5ts on e>? are ^? sp5t 9 ! company ( ! good1 reciprocat+ ! noble/ ideas & emotions4 ,*ri/1 by dy+ = u1 has begott5 u into a life ( ineffable & endless felicity2 & ! hope ( salvation enables u to look =w>d to ! p]iod :51 releas$ f ! sorr[s & unc]ta9ties ( ?is *angeful life1 we %all enjoy ! bliss ( un9t]rupt$ communion ) ,jesus4 ,! s\l to be :]e ,jesus is ,mu/ be = ev] ble/4 #c4 ,! confid5ce ( inh]it+ ?is bless$ness enc\rages mutual edification4--,:]e=e com=t y\rselves toge!r1 & edify "o ano!r1 ev5 z also ye d 7v]4 #aa74 ,all ,*ri/ians indiscrim9ately are to use ^! doctr9es = mutual exhortation & mutual edification4 ,& s ! _s ( ! v]se w be ?is3 ,com=t "o ano!r z to ?is matt]1 & !n1 free f ! di/ract+ & p>alys+ influ5ce ( va9 misgiv+s1 g on edify+ "o ano!r 9 all ! relations1 & by all ! means & appliances ( y\r ,*ur* fell[%ip2 ev5 z also ye d4 ,ye d x n[1 9 ! mid/ ( y\r own secret1 p]sonal sorr[s & depress+ fe>s4 ,b y w be able to d x m effectively1 ) ! cle>] views ,i h n[ giv5 y ( :at awaits u all--^? sleep+ 9 ,jesus1 & u :o are alive & rema9 unto ! com+ ( ! ,"l 7,lillie74 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! great ev5t ( ! future w be ! second com+ ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,t ev5t %\ld be look$ = 9 a _s ( sobriety & vigilance4 #c4 ,t ev5t w br+ unspeakable felicity to ! good & dismay & mis]y to ! wick$4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #b4 ,! ,day ( ! ,"l-- ,i4 ,a day :i* w be 9 "s unique & pre-em95t s5se ,8 day4 ,,ii4 ,x is ! day ( judgm5t4 ,,iii4 ,! com+ ( ,8 day is sugge/ive ( fe>4--,z a ?ief 9 ! night4 ,,iv4 ,x w come sudd5ly4 ,v4 ,_c be prev5t$ by any ef=ts ( our own4 ,,vi4 ,we may prep>e = ! day ( judgm5t by judg+ ourselves 9 self-exam9ation4--,h4 ,p4 ,liddon4 ,v]4 #f4 ,! ,pilgrims on ! ,en*ant$ ,gr\nd4 ,i4 ,hopeful keeps awake by goodly c\nsel & disc\rse4 ,,ii4 ,ignorance comes up aga94--#a4 ,ignorance expla9s ! gr\nd ( 8 hope4 #b4 ,*ri/ian expla9s :at good ?\ghts are4 #c4 ,ignorance speaks reproa*fully ab\t ?+s he kn[s n4 #d4 ,he aga9 falls beh9d4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ian & ,hopeful r5ew _! conv]sation4--#a4 ,reflections ov] ! conduct ( ,ignorance4 #b4 ,:y ignorant p /ifle conviction4 #c4 ,reasons :y "s backslide4 ,,iv4 ,"s lessons f ?is /age4--#a4 ,9 times ( dang] x is wise to recall =m] exp]i5ces4 #b4 ,human philosophy may seem v wise1 b ! ,bible is an unfail+ t\*/one4--,homiletic ,mon?ly4 ,moral ,sleep4 ,i4 ,! season devot$ to sleep is "o ( d>kness4--,he is 9 d>kness z to ,god1 himself1 & ! ,gospel4 ,,ii4 ,sleep is (t5 s\ght = & obta9$ by ! use ( opiates4--,^! are3 #a4 ,! falsehoods ( ,satan4 #b4 ,! pleasures ( s5se4 #c4 ,! fell[%ip ( ! _w4 ,,iii4 ,dur+ sleep ! m9d is usually occupi$ ) dreams4--,! life ( ! ungodly is "o cont9u$ dream4 ,,iv4 ,he :o is asleep is 9 a great measure ins5sible to pa94--#a4 ,! /+ ( s9 is 9 man's nature4 #b4 ,?r\gh ?is sleep he feels x n4--,/ew>t4 ,v]s4 #i1 #aj4 ,salvation is ( ,god4 ,i4 ,! *oice ( ,god4--#a4 ,x 0 e>ly4 #b4 ,x 0 free4 #c4 ,efficaci\s4 #d4 ,appropriat+4 ,,ii4 ,! "w ( ,*ri/4--,he di$ z our ,sub/itute4 #a4 ,?is fact expla9s ,8 dea?4 #b4 ,v9dicates ! ju/ice ( ,god 9 ,8 dea?4 #c4 ,displays ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,! privilege & duty ( ,*ri/ians4--#a4 ,life 9 ,*ri/4 #b4 ,life ) ,*ri/4 #c4 ,9 ,him & ) ,him "h & h]eaft]4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ab1 #ac4 ,! ,treatm5t due to ! ,m9i/]ial ,(fice4 ,an excessive mode/y prev5ts _m m9i/]s f call+ att5tion to ! sacr$ (fice !y hold1 & to ! respect 9 :i* x %\ld ev] be reg>d$ by ^? ov] :om !y h ! ov]sight4 ,su* a mode/y is inexcusable4 ,to say no?+ ( ! contempt ) :i* ! _w looks ^u ! m9i/]ial (fice1 !re are ?\s&s )9 ! ,*ur* :o are utt]ly ignorant ( its duties & awful responsibilities1 & :o h b vague1 di/ort$ notions ( _! duty t[>ds ! m5 :o fir/ l$ !m to ,*ri/1 & :o h be5 in/ruct+ !m 9 ! tru?s = ye>s4 ,let n ! m9i/] hesitate1 ev5 at ! risk ( be+ ?\ght egoti/ical1 to speak on ?is subject1 & en=ce ! ,new ,te/am5t tea*+4 ,! apo/le 0 n )held by any false s5se ( mode/y f po9t+ out1 ) all emphasis & au?ority1 ! obligations ( ! ,*ur* t[>ds ^? :o m9i/] 9 ! ,^w & doctr9e4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,! di/9ctive duties belong+ to ! m9i/]ial (fice4--#a4 ,to lab\r4 ,!m :i* lab\r among y 7v]4 #ab71 ev5 unto we>9ess1 z ! v]b signifies4 ,! "w ( ! fai?ful m9i/] is no s9ecure2 x taxes all ! p[]s ( ! bra9 & muscle4 ,x is a "w dem&+ prolong$ & e>ne/ /udy1 int5se feel+1 & ceaseless toil4 #b4 ,to rule4--,& are ov] y 9 ! ,"l 7v]4 #ab74 ,! m9i/] is n simply a sort ( popul> delegate or hir$ ag5t1 b\nd to receive ! in/ructions1 execute ! wi%es1 & flatt] ! hum\rs ( 8 con/itu5ts4 ,he is1 inde$1 ! s]vant1 9 ! prop] s5se ( t ^w1 b n ! slave & tool ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! "r to speak & act 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/ c>ries ) x an aspect ( pre-em95ce & au?ority1 & ! same is impli$ 9 ! v names t designate ! m9i/]ial (fice--z pa/ors1 or %eph]ds1 tea*]s1 bi%ops1 or ov]se]s4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! impressiv5ess ( sac]dotal assumption is *eck$ & limit$ by ! words1 ,9 ! ,"l4 ,! m9i/] is to rule only 9 ! ,"l1 recognis+ ! jo9t union ( himself & 8 ,*ur* ) ! ,"l1 & ! pr9ciples & polity by :i* ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is to be gov]n$4 #c4 ,to admoni%4--,& admoni% y 7v]4 #ab74 ,^! words also qualify ! nature ( ! rul]%ip4 ,x mu/ n be a despotic lord+ x ov] ,god's h]itage1 issu+ comm&s ) absolute & arbitr>y au?ority1 & en=c+ ^? comm&s1 if n in/antly obey$1 ) t]rify+ ana!mas4 ,no2 he is to rule by ! =ce ( moral suasion--by in/ruction1 admonition1 advice1 w>n+4 ,! v]b means to put 9 m9d4 ,to ga9 ob$i5ce to ! "r1 precept mu/ be repeat$ly en=c$ 9 all ! v>i$ =ms ( repro(1 rebuke & exhortation4 ,,ii4 ,! treatm5t due to ! m9i/]ial (fice4--#a4 ,an intellig5t ackn[l$gm5t ( its "*4 ,?9k ( its ,div9e appo9tm5t1 its solemn responsibilities1 its important "w1 its exhau/+ anxieties1 its special p]ils4 ,:atev] ! m9i/]s seem to y1 !y are ! eyes ( ! ,*ur* & ! m\? ( ,god4 ,ackn[l$ge !m2 sympa?ise ) & help !m2 give cr$it to _! message2 !y wat* & pray2 !y /udy & take pa9s = y\r sake4 #b4 ,a sup]lative1 lov+ reg>d4--,e/eem !m v highly 9 love 7v]4 #ac74 ,! adv]b is p>ticul>ly =cible1 signify+ sup]-exce$+ly1 m ?an exce$+ly4 ,!re is a h9t "h to ?\s&s 9 ! ,*ur* at ! pres5t day1 :i* x is hop$ !y w h ! grace to act ^u4 ,! pr(\nd rev]5ce & e/eem to be %[n to ! m9i/]ial (fice is to be regulat$1 n by fe>1 b by love4 ,! h>d-work+1 devot$1 & fai?ful m9i/] is wor?y ( all hon\r & affection4 #c4 ,! true gr\nd ( ?is consid]ate treatm5t4--,= _! "w's sake 7v]4 #ac74 ,love !m = y\r own sake2 y h life & com=t by !m4 ,hon\r !m = _! (fice' sake2 !y are y\r fa!rs2 !y h begott5 y 9 ,*ri/2 !y are ! /ew>ds ( ,god's h\se1 & ! disp5s]s ( ,8 my/]ies4 ,hon\r & love !m = ,god's sake2 ,he has s5t !m & put ,8 ,^w 9 _! m\?4 ,to love a m9i/] is n mu*1 except 8 "w be t :i* draws out affection4 ,he :o c say1 ,i love a m9i/] because he tea*e? me to "k ,god1 because he in=ms me ( duty1 & reproves my decl5sions & backslid+s--he is ! man :o has satisfaction 9 8 love4 ,,iii4 ,an important exhortation4--,& be at peace among y\rselves 7v]4 #ac74 ,n simply be at peace ) y\r pa/or1 b among y\rselves4 ,y are all ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,god is a ,god ( peace4 ,discord1 cont5tion1 & unquietness are fit only = ! *ildr5 ( ! devil4 ,live 9 godly unity z become? ! *ildr5 ( peace4 ,?is is a duty frequ5tly enjo9$ 7,heb4 xii4 #ad2 ,jas4 iii42 ,ps4 cxli474 ,let !re be peace especially betwe5 ! m9i/] & 8 flock--no rivalry betwe5 m9i/]s1 no disput+s & cont5tions among ! p4 ,!re c be no prosp]ity :]e peace is abs5t4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! m9i/] is acc\ntable to ,god = 8 fidelity4 #b4 ,! p c nev] pr(it "u ! m9i/] !y h n le>n$ to respect4 #c4 ,peace is an ess5tial condition ( success 9 ,*ri/ian "w4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ab1 #ac4 ,a ,public ,m9i/ry-- ,i4 ,is orda9$ by ,god4--,ov] y 9 ! ,"l4 ,,ii4 ,has cle>ly def9$ duties4--#a4 ,to lab\r4 #b4 ,to gov]n4 #c4 ,to admoni%4 ,,iii4 ,%\ld be highly e/eem$4--,e/eem !m v highly 9 love = _! "w's sake4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,& be at peace among y\rselves4 ,*ur* ,concord-- ,i4 ,possible only :]e !re is mutual peace4 ,,ii4 ,x is ! duty ( e memb] ( ! ,*ur* to promote h>mony4 ,,iii4 ,peace ) ,god is ! condition ( peace ) ea* o!r4 ,,iv4 ,discord 9 a ,*ur* m>s ! usefulness ( ! be/ m9i/ry4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ad1 #ae4 ,a ,gr\p ( ,*ri/ian ,precepts4 ,! sup]natural "* ( ,*ri/ianity is n less app>5t 9 ! purity & l(t9ess ( ! morality x inculcates1 ?an 9 ! sup]iority ( ! tru?s x reveals4 ,x is int5sely practical 9 its tea*+ & aim4 ,x is n l a gl[ ( light t irradiates ! ext]nal "* = a "t2 x is an inw>d radiance t _c help mak+ itself visible 9 ! out] life4 ,x is n a s5tim5t2 x is a pr9ciple4 ,! moral precepts ( ,*ri/ianity c be appreciat$ & obey$ only by ! s\l t has become ?or\ghly possess$ by ! ,*ri/ian _s4 ,ea* precept 9 ^! v]ses may be fitt+ly us$ z ! homiletical head+ ( a di/9ct p>agraph4 ,i4 ,w>n !m t are unruly4--,! unruly are ^? :o1 l disord]ly soldi]s1 break _! ranks1 & become idle1 dissolute1 & wor?less 9 _! lives4 ,?is disord]l9ess 0 a besett+ s9 ( ! primitive ,*ur*es1 n except+ ! ,!ssalonian4 ,_m ( !m1 ent]ta9+ false ideas ab\t ! ne>ness ( ,*ri/'s second com+1 became indiff]5t to ! ord9>y "w ( life1 & sank into li/lessness & apa?y1 & ev5 worse4 ,says ! prov]b1 ,an idle bra9 is ! devil's work%op1 & :5 a man is n dilig5tly employ$ 9 "s heal?y & vigor\s occupation1 he is apt1 not)/&+ 8 ,*ri/ian pr(ession1 to become an in/rum5t ( evil & a di/urb] ( ! ,*ur*1 ! peace ( :i* he is pl$g$ to ma9ta94 ,x is difficult to p9 "s p d[n to a bit ( fair & hone/ "w4 ,!y are full ( s*emes & sugge/ions = o!r p to c>ry out2 !y lay d[n ! l9e ( conduct ) ! utmo/ precision1 b nev] !mselves illu/rate ! eas9ess or difficulty ( on keep+ ! l9e2 !y make laws & regulations :i* !y nev] dream ( obs]v+ !mselves & are = ev] f9d+ fault t o!r p d n obs]ve !m4 ,^! are ! re/less gipsies ( ! ,*ur*1 ! pe/s ( e ,*ri/ian community into :i* !y intrude1 ! mis*ief-mak]s & busybodies 9 o!r p's matt]s4 ,w>n su*4 ,admoni% g5tly at fir/1 putt+ !m 9 m9d ( _! duty4 ,x is ! fault ( _m to limit admonitions to gross & griev\s s9s2 b 9 ^! cases1 w>n+ (t5 comes too late4 ,if admonition 9 ! e>li] /age is n effectual1 !n proce$ to %>p] & m fai?ful repro(4 ,if t is unavail+1 hesitate n to take m summ>y measures--sep>ate y\rselves f _! society4 ,,ii4 ,com=t ! feeble-m9d$4--,m correctly--enc\rage ! fa9t-he>t$4 ,! ref]5ce is n to ! intellectually weak1 b to su* z fa9t 9 ! day ( adv]sity1 or are ready to fall away be=e ! prospect ( p]secution & suff]+ 7*4 ii4 #ad71 or :o are di%e>t5$ & despond+ 9 consequ5ce ( ! loss ( fri5ds 7*4 iv4 #ac74 ,x may also include ^? :o are p]plex$ ) con/ant d\bt & appreh5sion z to _! spiritual condition1 & :o ?r\gh fe> are all _! lifetime subject to bondage4 ,!re are "s p s weigh$ d[n ) a s5se ( mode/y z to incapacitate !m f us+ ! abilities !y c]ta9ly possess1 ?\gh und]nea? all ?is mode/y !re may be ! pride ( ?9k+ !mselves bett] able to judge ( !mselves & _! abilities ?an anybody else4 ,o!rs1 aga91 are s oppress$ ) ! invet]acy ( s91 t !y despair ( ga9+ ! victory ov] x1 & give up all endeav\rs4 ,^! ne$ enc\rag+ ) ! promises ( ,god1 & ) ! lessons & examples furni%$ by exp]i5ce4 ,he>t-c\rage is :at ! fa9t-he>t$ require4 ,,iii4 ,support ! weak4--,a man may be weak 9 judgm5t or weak 9 practice4 ,!re may be lack ( in=mation z to c]ta9 great tru?s necess>y to be believ$ & /\tly ma9ta9$1 or lack ( capacity 9 cle>ly und]/&+ & grasp+ ^? tru?s4 ,su* 0 ! condition ( _m 9 ! apo/le's day1 :o1 n appreh5d+ ! complete abrogation ( ! ,mosaic law1 & ?9k+ !y 7 /ill consci5ti\sly b\nd to obs]ve ord9ances1 7 weak 9 fai?4 ,"s l+] = ye>s 9 ! mi/y bord]l& betwe5 d\bt & c]ta9ty1 ) all its enfeebl+ & poison\s mal>ia--ev] le>n+1 b nev] com+ to a k ( ! tru?4 ,defective fai? implies defective practice4 ,support su* ) ! moral influ5ce ( our sympa?y1 our pray]s1 our c\nsel1 our example4 ,:ile n c\nt5anc+ _! s9s1 we may be> or prop !m up by judici\sly comm5d+ 9 !m t :i* is good1 by n too sev]ely condemn+ !m 9 ! practice ( ?+s indiff]5t 7#a ,cor4 ix4 #bj71 & by /riv+ to rectify _! errors ) all g5tl5ess & fidelity4 ,,iv4 ,be pati5t t[>d all m54--,n only t[>d ! weak1 ! fa9t-he>t$1 & ! disord]ly1 b t[>ds all m5--! mo/ wayw>d & p]v]se1 ! bitt]e/ enemies & p]secutors4 ,consid] ! pati5ce ( ,god t[>ds ourselves1 :ile = ye>s we refus$ ,8 calls & despis$ ,8 admonitions2 & let u /rive to imitate ,8 longsuff]+ & k9dness4 ,lack ( pres5t success is no w>rant to any to cease f obvi\s duties & leave ?+s to drift 9 hopeless entanglem5t & ru94 ,! triumphs ( g5ius 9 art1 sci5ce1 & lit]ature are triumphs ( pati5ce4 ,v4 ,see t none r5d]s evil = evil unto any man4--,retaliation betrays a weak1 ignoble1 & cruel disposition4 ,pagan morality w5t s f> z to =bid only ! unprovok$ injur+ ( o!rs1 & x is n )\t noble examples ( ! ex]cise ( a _s ( =giv5ess1 ,exalt$ ,socrates1 div9ely brave1 ,injur$ he fell1 & dy+1 he =gave2 ,too noble = rev5ge1 :i* /ill we f9d ,! weake/ frailty ( a feeble m9d4 ,! ,jews pro/itut$ to purposes ( private rev5ge ! laws :i* 7 int5d$ to adm9i/] equitable retributions betwe5 man & man4 ,x is ,*ri/ianity alone t tea*es man to be> p]sonal injuries )\t retaliation4 ,ha? any wrong$ !e8 says ,qu>les2 be bravely av5g$--slight x1 & ! "w is begun2 =give x1 & x is f9i%$4 ,he is bel[ himself t is n above an injury4 ,public wrongs ! public law w av5ge2 & ! f9al recomp5se = all wrong1 private & public1 mu/ be left to ! infallible ,judge ( all 7,rom4 xii4 #ai1 #bj74 ,,vi4 ,b ev] foll[ t :i* is good1 bo? among y\rselves & to all m54--,! noble/ retaliation is t ( good = evil4 ,9 ! wor/ "* !re is "s elem5t ( goodness1 t may call out ! desire to d good t[>ds x4 ,our b5efic5ce %\ld be z l>ge z an enemy's malice 7,matt4 v4 #dd1 #de74 ,t :i* is good is n always t :i* is pleas+ to ! objects ( our b5evol5ce1 nor is x always pleas+ to ourselves4 ,goodness %\ld be s\ght = its own sake1 & s\ght ) increas+ e>ne/ness & p]sev]ance1 z ! hunt] seeks 8 prey4 ,x is ! great aim & bus9ess ( life4 ,goodness is ess5tially diffusive2 x delights 9 multiply+ itself 9 o!rs4 ,x is undet]r$ by provocation2 x conqu]s ! mo/ virul5t opposition4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! preceptive morality ( ,*ri/ianity is a signal evid5ce ( its transc5d5t glory4 #b4 ,practice is m pot5t ?an precept4 #c4 ,! ,*ri/ian _s is ! root ( g5u9e goodness4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #af-ah4 ,! ,secret ( a ,happy ,life4 ,happ9ess is n f\nd 9 any?+ ext]nal4 ,x is a c]ta9 /ate ( ! s\l :5 x is fill$ ) ! peace ( ,god & lit up ) ! sun%9e ( heav54 ,x is a mock]y to talk ab\t cultivat+ happ9ess4 ,x is n a potato to be plant$ 9 m\ld & till$ ) manure4 ,happ9ess is a glory %9+ f> d[n ^u u out ( heav54 ,x is a ,div9e dew :i* ! s\l1 on c]ta9 ( its summ] morn+s1 feels dropp+ ^u x f ! am>an? bloom & gold5 fruitage (f p>adise4 ,an ag$ ,div9e once gave ?is advice to a newly m>ri$ pair3 ,don't try to be happy4 ,happ9ess is a %y nymph1 & if y *ase h]1 y w nev] cat* h]2 b j g quietly on & d y\r duty1 & %e w come to y4 ,9 ^! v]ses we h reveal$ to u ! secret ( a happy life4 ,i4 ,! secret ( a happy life is f\nd 9 con/ant & fai?ful dis*>ge ( ,*ri/ian duties4--#a4 ,x is our duty cont9ually to rejoice4 ,rejoice ev]more 7v]4 #af74 ,to rejoice is n only a privilege1 b a duty2 ! believ] is z mu* oblig$ to rejoice z he is to believe4 ,x seems a mock]y to direct p to rejoice 9 ! mid/ ( a _w ( s91 sorr[1 & dea?1 & 9 a ,*ur* :i* is sorely tri$2 & yet su* 0 ! condition ( ?+s :5 ^! words 7 p5n$1 & :5 simil> c\nsel 0 giv5 to ! ,philippians 7,phil4 iv4 #d74 ,religion is nev] recomm5d$ by s\r looks1 sepul*ral tones1 & suppress+ e ext]nal manife/ation ( gladness4 ,no wond] ! ,*ri/ian is able to rejoice cont9ually1 :5 we rememb] ! inexhau/ible s\rces ( joy he possesses 9 8 relations to ,*ri/1 to ,god1 & to ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 ! promises ( ! ,div9e ,^w1 & 9 a long1 b5efic5t1 & holy life4 ,by becom+ religi\s1 a man does n lose 8 joys1 b ex*anges !m--transitory1 fad+1 e>?ly joys--= joy unspeakable1 glori\s1 & t fade? n away4 #b ,x is our duty to pray always4--,pray )\t ceas+ 7v]4 #ag74 ,z we are e mom5t 9 ne$1 s %\ld we e mom5t seek help 9 pray]4 ,! ,"l requires n only frequ5cy 9 pray]1 b also unwe>i$ importunity4 ,we mu/ gu>d aga9/ ! error ( ! ,eu*ites1 :o fl\ri%$ 9 ! f\r? c5tury1 & :o reg>d$ all o!r ex]cises ( religion ?an inw>d pray] z unnecess>y & va94 ,live 9 ! _s ( pray]4 ,let ! :ole "w ( life be z pray] (f]$ to ,god4 ,he :o prays ! mo/ lives ! be/4 ,pray] surr\nds ! s\l ) a gold5 atmosph]e1 ?r\gh :i* is sift$ ! sunbeams ( heav5ly joy4 #c4 ,x is our duty to be ev] grateful4--,9 ev]y?+ give ?anks 7v]4 #ah74 ,pray] %\ld ev] be accompani$ ) ?anksgiv+4 ,:at we may pray =1 = t we mu/ give ?anks2 & :atev] is unfit matt] = pray] is unfit = ?anksgiv+4 ,! ,*ri/ian c meet ) no?+ 9 ! way ( duty t is n a cause = ?ankfulness1 :atev] suff]+ may be entail$4 ,:5 we ?9k ( ! ceaseless /ream ( ,god's m]cies1 we %all h ample reasons = un9t]mitt$ ?anksgiv+4 ,,ii4 ,! secret ( a happy life is 9 h>mony ) ! ,div9e w4--,= ?is is ! w ( ,god 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus conc]n+ y 7v]4 #ah74 ,x is ! w ( ,god t ,8 p %\ld be rejoic+1 pray+1 & grateful2 & ?is w is reveal$ by ,*ri/1 z decl>$ 9 ,8 ,gospel1 z receiv$ 9 ,8 ,*ur*1 & z obs]v$ by ^? 9 communion ) ,him4 ,:at a revelation is ?is1 n ( an arbitr>y dem& ( ! impossible /ate ( ! affections t[>ds ,god1 b a beautiful & consolatory discov]y ( ! l>g5ess ( ,8 love & ( ! bless$ ends = :i* ,he has r$eem$ u 9 ,*ri/4 ,! w ( ,god supplies con/ant mat]ial = gratitude & praise4 ,lessons4--,le>n ! ?ree indubitable m>ks ( a g5u9e ,*ri/ian3 #a4 ,to rejoice 9 ! m]cy ( ,god4 #b4 ,to be f]v5t 9 pray]4 #c4 ,to give ?anks to ,god 9 all ?+s4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #af4 ,rejoice ,ev]more4 ,i4 ,9 ! ex]cise ( fai?4--#a4 ,9 ! tru?s ( ,god4 #b4 ,9 ! promises ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,9 ! practice ( ,*ri/ian hope4 ,,iii4 ,9 p]=m+ ! duty ( *>ity4--,b>r[4 ,v]4 #ag4 ,on ,self-recollect$ness & ,ejaculatory ,pray]4 ,i4 ,m5tal pray] consi/s 9 ga!r+ up ! m9d f its w&]+s & plac+ x consci\sly 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,9 brea?+ out ! m9d t[>ds ,god4 ,,iii4 ,mat]ials = ejaculatory pray]4--#a4 ,f\nd 9 daily portions ( ,scripture4 #b4 ,/at$ pray] _c be disp5s$ ) ev5 :]e ejaculatory pray] is practis$4 #c4 ,ejaculatory pray] helpful 9 /riv+ aft] a life ( sanctity4--,e4 ,m4 ,g\lburn4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,! ,p]petual ,?anksgiv+ ( a ,*ri/ian ,life4 ,i4 ,its difficulty4--#a4 ,f our fanci$ k ( life4 #b4 ,f our unbeliev+ di/ru/ ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,its motive4--,god's w is s reveal$ 9 ,*ri/1 t1 believ+ 9 x1 we c give ?anks 9 all ?+s4 #a4 ,life ! p]petual provid5ces ( a ,fa!r4 #b4 ,t p]petual provid5ce is a discipl9e ( human "*4 #c4 ,! discipl9e ( life is expla9$ by et]nity alone4 ,,iii4 ,its atta9m5t4--,x is ! gradual result ( a life ( e>ne/ fell[%ip ) ,god4--,e4 ,l4 ,hull4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ai-bb4 ,v>i$ ,aspects ( ,spiritual ,influ5ce4 ,9 ! natural _w ! great] law ( di/ribution is manife/$ 9 ! inf9ite v>iety t appe>s 9 ! mid/ ( an un*ang+ & inflexible uni=mity4 ,& 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,god :at v>i$ gifts1 graces1 & atta9m5ts are f\nd 9 its memb]s4 ,no two are precisely alike4 ,!re are div]sities ( gifts1 b ! same ,_s2 & ! multiplicity & v>iety ( end[m5ts are int5d$ to be ex]cis$ = "o gr& & def9ite purpose 7,eph4 iv4 #ab1 #ac74 ,by gr\p+ toge!r ! precepts conta9$ 9 ^! v]ses1 we h sugge/$ to u ! v>i$ aspects ( spiritual influ5ce4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,! f]v5cy ( spiritual influ5ce4--#a4 ,! influ5ce ( ! ,_s is repres5t$ "u ! emblem ( fire4 ,qu5* n ! ,_s 7v]4 #ai74 ,fire purifies ! gold ( its dross1 enlight5s by its spl5d\r ! eyes ( ! behold]1 & raises ! temp]ature ( ! ,*ri/ian life4 ,! p]son inspir$ is borne along1 z x 71 ) spiritual ard\r 7,acts xviii4 #be2 ,rom4 xii4 #aa74 ,timo?y is direct$ to rek9dle or keep up ! fire 7#b ,tim4 i4 #f74 ,*ri/ian baptism is baptism ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & ) fire 7,matt4 iv4 #aa74 ,! desc5t ( ! ,holy ,gho/ at ,p5teco/ 0 9 tongues ( fire 7,acts ii4 #c74 ,! ,_s1 z fire1 be/[s bo? ! light ( k & ! f]v\r ( love4 #b4 ,! influ5ce ( ! ,_s may be qu5*$ by d5y+ ! p]sonality & ,godhead ( ! ,_s1 by depreciat+ ! necessity ( & re/ra9+ ! f]v\r ( ,8 pres5ce 9 ,*ri/ian "w2 by ignor+ special ref]5ce to ,him 9 pray]2 by /ifl+ ! voice ( consci5ce2 by neglect ( religi\s ord9ances2 by con=mity to ! _w2 by unsanctifi$ use ( pa/ afflictions4 ,! gifts ( ! ,_s1 ) all ,8 holy op]ations1 mu/ be f]v5tly & dilig5tly *]i%$ )9 u4 ,,ii4 ,! in/ructiv5ess ( spiritual influ5ce4--,despise n prophesy+s 7v]4 #bj74 ,! ^w prophesy+ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t signifies n only ! pr$iction ( future ev5ts1 b ! in/ructions ( m5 inspir$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 tea*+ ,*ri/ian doctr9es1 reveal+ or expla9+ my/]ies1 exhort+ to duties1 consol+ ! sorr[+ & afflict$4 ,x is :at we und]/& by prea*+4 ,x is n s mu* ! pr$iction ( ev5ts t are future1 z x is ! proclamation ( duty t is in/ant4 ,h[ev] exalt$ ! believ] may be 9 spiritual exp]i5ce1 h[ev] ri* 9 fai? & *>ity1 x is /ill 8 duty to att5d to prea*+4 ,despise n prophesy+4 ,l _m a negative 9 ! ,bible1 x means a v decid$ positive 9 ! opposite direction4 ,despise x n by exalt+ reason ov] revelation4 ,despise x n by id5tify+ true religion ) ! weakness1 oddities1 & ecc5tric notions ( good b ignorant m54 ,despise x n by d5y+ its b5efic5t tea*+s1 spurn+ its wise c\nsels1 & neglect+ its fai?ful w>n+s4 ,:]e !re is no prophecy ! p p]i%4 ,he t despise? x %all be despis$ ( ! ,"l2 he %all be ca/ into d>kness1 because he w\ld n delight 9 ! light 7,acts xiii4 #da2 ,prov4 i4 #bd-ca74 ,,iii4 ,! possible abuse ( spiritual influ5ce4--,prove all ?+s2 hold fa/ t :i* is good 7v]4 #ba74 ,error is nev] s dang]\s z :5 x is ! alloy ( tru?4 ,pure error is se5 ?r\gh at once & reject$2 b error mix$ ) tru? makes use ( ! tru? z a pione] = x1 & gets introduction :]e o!rwise x w\ld h none4 ,poison is all ! m dang]\s :5 mix$ up ) food--error is nev] s likely to d mis*ief z :5 x comes to u "u ! pret5sions & patronage ( t :i* is true4 ,h5ce ! importance ( te/+ e pret5d] to spiritual illum9ation--z ! goldsmi? te/s ! gold & discov]s ! am\nt ( alloy 9 x4 ,belov$1 says ,/4 ,john1 believe n e _s1 b try ! spirits1 :e!r !y are ( ,god2 because _m false prophets are gone out into ! _w 7#a ,john iv4 #a74 ,!re are c]ta9 fundam5tal tru?s t are beyond all necessity ( te/+1 & :i* transc5d ! p[]s ( human reason to fully compreh5d4 ,! direction is address$ to ! ,*ur*1 to ^? :o possess ! ,_s by ^: help ! te/ is appli$4 ,! utt]ances ( ! ,_s may be te/$ 9 _! relation to ! glory ( ,jesus1 & by ! influ5ce ( ! tru?s utt]$ ^u ! moral & spiritual life ( ! tea*] & 8 foll[]s4 ,hav+ prov$ ! tru?1 hold fa/ t :i* is good1 z ) bo? h&s & aga9/ all :o w\ld =cibly wre/ x f y4 ,:5 y h tri$ & f\nd out ! tru?1 be con/ant & settl$ 9 x4 ,a wav]+-m9d$ man is un/able 9 all 8 ways3-- ,seize ^u tru? :]ev] 'tis f\nd1 ,among h] fri5ds1 among h] foes1 ,on ,*ri/ian or on hea!n gr\nd1 ,! fl[]'s div9e :]e'er x gr[s-- ,refuse ! prickles & assume ! rose4 ,,iv4 ,! s5sitiv5ess ( spiritual influ5ce4--,ab/a9 f all appe>ance ( evil 7v]4 #bb74 ,no?+ w soon] qu5* ! fire ( ! ,_s 9 ! believ] ?an s94 ,!re=e is he exhort$ to ab/a91 to hold alo( f e species ( evil n only f t :i* is really & 9 itself evil1 b also f t :i* has ! %ape or semblance ( evil4 ,n :at we are1 b :at we appe>1 det]m9es ! _w's judgm5t ( u4 ,our usefulness 9 ! _w is v mu* dep5d5t on appe>ances4 ,our abhorr5ce ( evil1 bo? 9 doctr9e & practice1 mu/ be s decid$ z to avoid ! v %[ ( x 9 ei!r4 ,he makes consci5ce ( no s9 t makes no consci5ce ( all2 & he is 9 dang] ( ! greate/ :o all[s himself 9 ! lea/4 ,by %unn+ evil ?+s1 says ,b]n>d1 we provide = consci5ce2 by avoid+ ill1 %[s we safegu>d our fame4 ,! believ] has ne$ ( a s\nd judgm5t1 a s5sitive consci5ce1 & an ev]-wakeful vigilance4 ,to sanction evil 9 any =m is to dim ! lu/re & /ifle ! op]ation ( spiritual influ5ce4 ,"k n\ght b tru?1 feel n\ght b love1 w n\ght b bliss1 d n\ght b righte\sness4 ,all ?+s are kn[n 9 heav5 ere aim$ at on e>?4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! mightie/ influ5ce 9 ! univ]se is spiritual4 #b4 ,increase ( spiritual influ5ce is dep5d5t on uprightness ( life4 #c4 ,! be/ spiritual gifts %\ld be eag]ly s\ght4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,qu5* n ! ,_s4 ,i4 ,! mode ( ! ,_s's op]ation is lik5$ unto t ( fire4--#a4 ,fire ( unre/4 ,:5 ! ,_s conv9ces ( s94 #b4 ,fire ( purification4 ,:5 ! ,_s burns up evil )94 #c4 ,fire ( consecration4 ,:5 ! ,_s dwells )9 z a mighty impell+ =ce4 ,,ii4 ,x is 9 our p[] to qu5* ! ,holy ,fire4 ,,iii4 ,! ways 9 :i* m5 qu5* ! ,_s4--#a4 ,by cont9u+ 9 kn[n s94 #b4 ,by indulg+ 9 a light1 frivol\s _s4 #c4 ,by refus+ to believe 9 any?+ !y _c see or t\*4 #d4 ,by all[+ worldly affairs to absorb ! affections4 #e4 ,by neglect+ religions duties4 #f4 ,by n ex]cis+ ! gifts already be/[$4--,local ,prea*]'s ,treasury4 ,v]4 #bj4 ,despise n ,prophesy+s-- ,i4 ,because !y are ! say+s ( ,god4 ,,ii4 ,!y are ! gr& appo9t$ means ( our salvation4 ,,iii4 ,because we greatly ne$ !m4 ,,iv4 ,we grieve ! ,_s ( ,god !reby4 ,v4 ,x is ! sure way ( contract+ a habit ( despis+ ,div9e ?+s 9 g5]al4 ,,vi4 ,x lays /umbl+-blocks 9 ! way ( o!rs4 ,,vii4 ,^? :o despise de/roy !mselves4--,e4 ,h>e4 ,abuse ( ,public ,wor%ip4 ,i4 ,! (f5ce4--#a4 ,habitual neglect ( public wor%ip4 #b4 ,att5dance on public wor%ip 9 an improp] /ate ( m9d4 #c4 ,failure to improve public wor%ip = ! purposes = :i* x is int5d$4 ,,ii4 ,its s9 & dang]4--#a4 ,x involves contempt ( ! au?ority ( ,god4 #b4 ,x involves contempt ( an in/itution ) :i* ,god has specially id5tifi$ ,himself4 #c4 ,x involv$ contempt ( "o ( ! appo9t$ means ( grace4 #d4 ,x involves contempt ( our own s\l4--,g4 ,brooks4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,rationalism4 ,i4 ,prove all ?+s4--#a4 ,our own s5tim5ts4 #b4 ,! s5tim5ts ( o!rs4 ,,ii4 ,hold fa/ t :i* is good4--#a4 ,aga9/ ! assaults ( pr\d reason4 #b4 ,aga9/ ! assaults ( mad passions4 #c4 ,aga9/ ! assaults ( a m5ac+ _w4--,ibid4 ,prove all ?+s4 ,i4 ,! c\rse ( conduct comm&$4--,prove4 #a4 ,by an appeal to ! ,^w ( ,god z supreme4 #b4 ,s9c]ely4 #c4 ,?or\ghly4 #d ,pray]fully4 ,,ii4 ,! ext5t to :i* ! c\rse ( conduct is to be c>ri$4--,all ?+s4 #a4 ,?+s tak5 = grant$ to be "r4 #b4 ,?+s wrong4 #c4 ,?+s d\btful4 ,,iii4 ,"s h9drances to ! adoption ( ?is c\rse4--#a4 ,dislike to ! tr\ble x may cause #b4 ,fe> ( ! dem&s :i* ! result may make4 ,,iv4 ,bless+s likely to result f ?is c\rse4--#a4 ,activity ( m9d 9 matt]s ( religion4 #b4 ,a specific acqua9tance ) ! ,^w ( ,god4 #c4 ,legitimate indep5d5ce ( ?\ght4 #d4 ,increas+ /r5g? ( ,*ri/ian "*4 #e4 ,increase ( ,*ri/ian sagacity4 #f4 ,! adorn+ ( ! ,*ri/ian doctr9e 9 ! eyes ( m54--,j4 ,holmes4 ,hold ,fa/ t :i* is ,good4 ,i4 ,be well assur$ ( ! value & goodness ( ! possession4 ,,ii4 ,*]i% a deep s5se ( responsibility because y h be5 l$ to prove & to be conv9c$ ( ! good4 ,,iii4 ,be assur$ t p[]ful influ5ces w be ex]t$ t y may lose y\r hold4 ,,iv4 ,d n all[ y\r convictions ( its goodness to be unsettl$4 ,v4 ,d n take hold ( any?+ :i* y _c hold at ! same "t t y firmly grasp ?is4 ,,vi4 ,d n let a little ( x g4 ,,vii4 ,hold x m firmly4 ,,viii4 ,reg>d h[ o!rs h be5 affect$ by ! way !y h held4 ,,ix4 ,dep5d entirely on ! grace ( ,god to enable y to d ?is4--,ibid4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #bc1 #bd4 ,a ,pray] = ,sanctification4 ,sanctification is ! supreme end ( ! ,*ri/ian life1 & ev]y?+ %\ld be made to contribute to ! gr& result4 ,x is ! cr[n & ornam5t ( all o!r graces1 ! p]fect+ ( e moral virtue4 ,! fact t man is capable ( s l(ty a degree ( p]sonal hol9ess indicates t x is ! supreme end = :i* he ought to live4 ,he misses ! glory t is )9 8 rea* if he does n atta9 to x4 ,sanctification 9 its radical mean+ is simply sep>ation--a sep>ation f :at is evil to :at is good4 ,x !n implies to make holy t :i* is unholy4 ,x beg9s 9 a moral trans=mation1 ! reg5]ation ( ! he>t1 & advances to p]fection4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t sanctification is a complete "w4--,sanctify y :olly2 & ,i pray ,god y\r :ole _s1 & s\l1 & body be pres]v$ blameless 7v]4 #bc74 #a4 ,x affects ! intellectual nature ( man4--,y\r _s4 ,x is ?is t di/+ui%es tru? f falsehood & appreh5ds ! my/]ies ( religion4 ,if ! intellect is sanctifi$1 !re is less dang] ( fall+ into error & h]esy4 ,enlight5$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 x enables man to prove all ?+s & to te/ & judge e aspect ( tru?4 #b4 ,x affects ! spiritual nature ( man4--,y\r s\l--! seat ( ! affections & w1 ! passions & appetites4 ,! hav+ ! he>t 9 a "r or wrong condition makes ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! moral & ! immoral "*4 ,:5 ! he>t is sanctifi$ ! passions & appetites are kept )9 due b\nds1 & ! believ] is pres]v$ pure f ! s9ful lu/s ( ! fle%4 ,! same di/9ction betwe5 _s & s\l is made 9 ,heb4 iv4 #ab2 & 9 ,tit4 i4 #ae a di/9ction is made betwe5 ! intellectual & moral 9 ! t]ms m9d & consci5ce4 #c4 ,x affects ! physical nature ( man4--,y\r body4 ,! body is ! temple ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 7#a ,cor4 iv4 #ai7 & mu/ be kept pure & blameless--mu/ be kept 9 temp]ance1 sob]ness1 & *a/ity2 to pollute x ) fle%ly lu/s is to pollute & de/roy x 7#a ,cor4 iii4 #ag74 ,! body1 immortalis$ & glorifi$1 w be ! companion ( ! glorifi$ s\l ?r\gh\t et]nity2 & ! ,!ssalonians _h already be5 assur$ t ! body 0 to rise f ! grave 7*4 iv4 #af74 ,! :ole complex nature ( man is to be purifi$4 ,m]e outw>d dec5cy ( conduct is n en\gh2 ! inn] man1 ! intellectual1 moral1 & spiritual faculties mu/ be kept 9 a /ate ( purity & hol9ess4 ,he ha? sanctity 9 no "p :o is n sanctifi$ 9 e "p4 #d4 ,x is a necess>y fitness to meet ,*ri/ at ,8 com+4--,be pres]v$ blameless unto ! com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #bc74 ,x is ! p[] ( ,god only t c keep man holy1 ?\gh ! utmo/ circumspection & vigilance are to be ex]cis$ on 8 "p4 ,bless$ are ! pure 9 he>t1 = !y %all see ,god 7,matt4 v4 #h7--see ,him n[ z ! inn] eye ( ! s\l is cl>ifi$1 & see ,him at ,8 com+ 9 p[] & great glory4 ,,ii4 ,t sanctification is a ,div9e "w4--#a4 ,! believ] is call$ to sanctification by ! ,god ( unsw]v+ fidelity4 ,fai?ful is ,he t calle? y1 :o also w d x 7v]4 #bd74 ,god is fai?ful to all ,8 promises ( help4 ,e promise is back$ by ! :ole =ce ( ,8 omnipot5ce--:o also w d x4 ,!re is no?+ great] 9 ! univ]se ?an ! w ( ,god2 x actuates ,8 p[] & ensures ,8 fai?fulness4 ,entire sanctification is !re=e no impossible atta9m5t4 ,god calls1 n to mock & disappo9t1 b to bless4 #b4 ,! believ] is call$ to sanctification by ! ,god ( peace4--,! v ,god ( peace sanctify y 7v]4 #bc74 ,peace & sanctification are insep>able2 )\t hol9ess !re c be no peace4 ,god is ! au?or & giv] ( peace1 & delights 9 peace4 ,mr4 ,h[els1 ( ,long ,acre *apel1 us$ to say t if he saw two dogs at peace ) ea* o!r1 he saw !re ! v ,god ( peace2 t "o atom ( peace left 9 a _w ( w> ) ,god is a truce ( ! l+]+ m]cy & fav\r+ goodness ( ,god4 ,peace is a reflection ( ! ,div9e pres5ce on e>?4 ,! ,!ssalonians _h be5 enjo9$ to cultivate mutual peace & h>mony 7v]4 #ac71 & p]sonal hol9ess _h be5 e>ne/ly recomm5d$ 7*4 iv4 #c74 ,!y are n[ taught :]e peace & hol9ess are to be f\nd4 ,bo? are gifts ( ,god4 ,we h ne$ ( peace--peace ( consci5ce1 peace f ! rage & fury ( ! _w1 peace & love among ^? :o are ( ! h\sehold ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,t sanctification is obta9$ by pray]4--,! l(tie/ duty is possible ) grace2 ! lea/ is all b impossible )\t x4 ,all grace mu/ be s\ght ( ,god 9 pray]4 ,! virtue & p[] ( all exhortation & tea*+ dep5d on ! ,div9e bless+4 ,:at ,god enc\rages u to seek 9 pray] is possible ( atta9m5t 9 actual exp]i5ce4 ,pray] is ! expression ( wants we feel4 ,x is ! p[] by :i* we rea* he highe/ spiritual excell5ce4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*]i% ! highe/ ideal ( ! ,*ri/ian "*4 #b4 ,pray = ,div9e help 9 its atta9m5t4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #bc4 ,! ,sanctification ( ! ,complete ,man4 ,i4 ,its mean+4--#a4 ,!re is a great tr9ity ( p[]s--body1 s\l1 & _s--l9k+ man ) ?ree diff]5t worlds4 ,! physical1 ! intellectual1 ! spiritual4 #b4 ,^! ?ree ranges ( p[]s become gateways ( temptation f ?ree diff]5t worlds1 & unless !y are all consecrat$ we are nev] free f dang]4 ,,ii4 ,its atta9m5t4--#a4 ,we _c consecrate ourselves4 #b4 ,god pres]ves ! entire sanctification by imp>t+ peace4 ,,iii4 ,! motive = endeav\r+ to atta9 x4--,until ! com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 #a4 ,a day ( manife/ation :5 ! %ad[s & unrealities ( "t w fade 9 ! full morn+ ( et]nity4 #b4 ,a day ( ev]la/+ ga!r+s4--,e4 ,l4 ,hull4 ,! ,tr9ity4 ,i4 ,! fir/ p[] or consci\sness 9 :i* ,god is made kn[n to u is z ! ,fa!r1 ! ,au?or ( our be+4 ,,ii4 ,! second way ?r\gh :i* ! p]sonality & consci\sness ( ,god has be5 reveal$ to u is z ! ,son4 ,,iii4 ,a clos] & a m endur+ relation 9 :i* ,god /&s to u is ! relation ( ! ,_s4--,x is ! graces ( ! ,_s :i* h>monise ! man & make him "o2 & t is ! end1 aim1 & object ( all ! ,gospel4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,v]4 #bd4 ,! ,fai? ( ,man & ! ,fai?fulness ( ,god4 ,i4 ,! highe/ object ( man's exi/5ce is to hold communion ) 8 ,god4 ,,ii4 ,rightly to believe 9 ,*ri/ is to "k & feel ?is communion4 ,,iii4 ,! unalt]able fai?fulness ( ,god is a fidelity to ,8 own graci\s engagem5t4 ,,iv4 ,! prom95t "* ( ,god is un%ak5 /ability4 ,v4 ,god is fai?ful to 8 w>n+s z ,he is to ,8 promises4--,a4 ,butl]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #be-bh4 ,clos+ ,words4 ,i4 ,an important reque/4--,bre?r51 pray = u 7v]4 #be74 ,! mo/ gift$ sa9ts h ne$ ( ! pray]s ( ,god's p4 ,! great apo/le1 mu* z he pray$ = himself1 did n himself feel indep5d5t ( ! int]cessions ( o!rs4 ,8 l>ge exp]i5ce ( ! p[] ( pray] made him only ! m anxi\s to /r5g!n 8 p]sonal int]e/ at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,! lea/ gift$ sa9t 9 o!r respects may be mighty 9 pray]4 ,believ]s are s b\nd toge!r z to be dep5d5t on "o ano!r1 & all on ! great ,head ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! ri*e/ inh]itance ( ! anxi\s m9i/] are ! pray]s ( 8 p4 ,a pray+ ,*ur* w nev] h to compla9 ( an insipid & fruitless m9i/ry4 ,,ii4 ,a ,*ri/ian salutation4--,greet all ! bre?r5 ) an holy kiss 7v]4 #bf74 ,! kiss ( *>ity 9 ^? days 0 a tok5 ( fri5d%ip & goodwill1 some?+ equival5t to ! %ak+ ( h&s 9 mod]n times4 ,9 ! ,syrian ,*ur*1 be=e communion1 ea* takes 8 neighb\r's "r h&1 & gives ! salutation1 ,peace6 ,! greet+ 0 a holy kiss--pure & *a/e1 su* z "o ,*ri/ian may give to ano!r1 & n s94 ,*ri/ianity is ! s\l ( c\rtesy4 ,=ms may *ange2 b ! same _s ( bro!rly love & cordial recognition ( "o ano!r1 "u :atev] div]sities ( temporal circum/ances1 %\ld ev] *>act]ise ^? :o "k ! love ( a common ,savi\r1 & h ent]$ into ! communion ( sa9ts 7,lillie74 ,let ! love ( ! he>t t[>d all ! bre?r5 be practically manife/$ 9 becom+ acts ( c\rtesy & goodwill4 ,,iii4 ,a solemn direction4--,i *>ge y by ! ,"l t ?is epi/le be read unto all ! holy bre?r5 7v]4 #bg74 ,! fir/ epi/le to ! ,!ssalonians is1 9 po9t ( "t1 ! e>lie/ ( all ! canonical books ( ! ,new ,te/am5t2 & "h is a solemn injunction t x be publicly read to all ! p4 ,! ,romi% ,*ur*1 if %e does n d5y1 v unwill+ly all[s ! read+ ( ,scripture by ! laity4 ,:at ,rome =bids "u an ana!ma1 says ,b5gel1 ,/4 ,paul enjo9s ) an adjuration4 ,none %\ld be deb>r$ f read+ or he>+ ! ,^w ( ,god4 ,wom5 & *ildr5 are n to be exclud$ 7,deut4 xxxi4 #ab2 ,jo%4 viii4 #cd1 #ce74 ,lois & ,eunice knew ! ,bible & taught x to ! *ild ,timo?y4 ,! ,b]ans _h free access to ! sacr$ volume1 & se>*$ x at _! pleasure4 ,! public read+ ( ! ,holy ,scriptures is an important means ( edify+ ! ,*ur*2 x is en=c$ by apo/olic au?ority2 x famili>ises ! m9d ) ! greate/ tru?s2 x keeps alive ! en?usiasm ( ! ,*ur* = aggressive purposes4 ,,iv4 ,a graci\s b5$iction4--,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y4 ,am5 7v]4 #bh74 ,! epi/le closes1 z x began1 ) bless+4 ,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! f\nta9 ( all ! good t has fl[$ 9 ^u & enri*$ ! human race4 ,! ?ree great features ( t grace--p>don1 peace1 hol9ess--are cle>ly elucidat$ 9 ?is epi/le4 ,! f\nta9 is inexhau/ible4 ,its /reams ( bless+ are ev] available = ne$y1 p]i%+ man4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,pray] is an ev]-pres5t duty4 #b4 ,*ri/ianity hall[s all ! true c\rtesies ( life4 #c4 ,! ,^w ( ,god %\ld be con/antly read & /udi$4 #d4 ,! be/ bless+s issue f ! inexhau/ible grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #be4 ,pray = ,u4 ,i4 ,we greatly ne$ y\r pray]s4--,our /ate1 l y\rs1 is a /ate ( probation4 ,we h uncommon wants4 ,we h a /rict acc\nt to give4 ,,ii4 ,we reque/ y\r pray]s4--#a4 ,y c pray4 #b4 ,god w he> y4 ,,iii4 ,we may reasonably expect t y w pray = u4--#a4 ,we pray = y4 #b4 ,we are lab\r+ = y\r advantage4 ,,iv4 ,we are w>rant$ to expect x f y\r own pr(essions4--#a4 ,y pr(ess a high degree1 n only ( respect1 b ( love to y\r prea*]s4 #b4 ,"s ( y c sc>cely give u any o!r pro( ( x4 ,v4 ,x w be to y\r advantage to pray = u4--#a4 ,x w prep>e y\r m9ds = he>+ u4 #b4 ,?is w make u useful to y4 ,,vi4 ,y\r pray]s w make u m useful to o!rs4 ,v]4 #bg4 ,! ,public ,read+ ( ! ,scriptures4 ,i4 ,to deb> ! ,"l's p f acqua9t+ !mselves ) ,scripture is a great s94--,scripture %\ld be translat$ into ! native tongue ( e nation :]e ,*ri/ has a ,*ur*1 t p may read x1 he> x1 & be acqua9t$ ) x4 ,!y ought dilig5tly to improve all helps to acqua9t !m ) ! m9d ( ,god reveal$ 9 ,scripture & look ^u _! do+ s z a duty ( greate/ importance & weight4 ,,ii4 ,m9i/]s & ,*ur* guides %\ld see t ! p ( _! *>ge be acqua9t$ ) ,scripture4--,%\ld invite !m to read x 9 secret & 9 _! families1 & use _! influ5ce t *ildr5 ( bo? sexes be tra9$ up at s*ools to read ! ,"l's words di/9ctly 9 _! own native language4 ,,iii4 ,scripture %\ld be publicly read to ,god's p assembl$ toge!r = ,8 wor%ip4--,ev5 ?\gh n imm$iately exp\nd$ & appli$1 ! read+ ( ,god's ,^w all[s x to speak = itself & impress its own ,div9e au?ority4--,f]gusson4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,transcrib]'s ,notes - ,page #dhc1 ,introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dhd1 ,cont5ts1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dhe1 notes on *apt] i41 v]se #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,v]se #e1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,v]se #h1 apply ,,rc to ,^w 7twice74 ,v]se #aj1 *ange ,"l's return to "l's1 ref]r+ to ! travel] spok5 ( 9 ! p>able4 - ,page #dhf1 lesson ,phases1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i1 *ange fir/ p]son plural to fir/-p]son plural2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely2 add ,john xvii4 #ba ref]5ce2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7?rice71 ,^w1 & ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely4 - ,page #dhg1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #a1 *ange f9d+ i to f9d+ x2 add comma to ,s our4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add ,eph4 ii4 #ae ref]5ce4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dhh1 lesson ,?anksgiv+1 introduction1 remove comma f epi/les1 &4 ,po9t ,i #a1 add comma to sees &2 add ,james ii4 #bf ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,i #d1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #dhi1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 remove comma f ,god1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dij1 lesson ,gospel1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,victim & add ,isa4 liii4 #c ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel's1 ,div9e1 & ,gospel ,^w4 ,ea* ( po9ts ,,ii & ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dia1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel1 ,^w1 & ,gospel4 ,po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,g]m note1 ea* ( po9ts ,i1 ,i #a1 ,i #b1 & ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii #d1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,lesson ,practical ,result1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel1 ,^w1 & ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 - ,page #dib1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,^w & ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,^w & ,gospel 7twice72 remove comma f ,sea1 &4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dic1 ,evid5ces note1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,p[] note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,lesson ,conv]sion1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice74 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,deity4 - ,page #did1 same lesson1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,div9ely4 ,wra? to come note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #die1 notes on *apt] ii41 v]se #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,v]se #d1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,v]se #e1 add em-da% be=e poem2 add left d\ble quotes to poem4 - ,page #dif1 notes on *apt] ii41 v]se #aj1 *ange unblamably to unblameably4 ,v]se #ac1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,v]se #ae1 9 ! ,luke quotation1 move ! "r d\ble quote f aft] ,son to aft] (f4 ,v]se #ah1 remove comma f "o1 &4 ,lesson ,ess5tial ,elem5ts ,i1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #dig1 same lesson1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e & ,gospel2 remove comma f invectives1 or2 add ,matt4 xxiii4 #cc ref]5ce2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely & ,div9e2 remove comma f ,god1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add ,j]4 xx4 #i-aa2 ,j]4 i4 #g & ,phil4 iv4 #ac ref]5ces4 - ,page #dih1 g]m note1 ea* ( po9ts ,i & ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 *ange ,8 to 81 ref]r+ to ,paul4 ,lesson ,ess5tial ,elem5ts ,,ii1 9 ea* ( introduction & po9ts ,i #b1 ,i #c1 ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e & ,gospel4 - ,page #dii1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add #b ,cor4 ii4 #ag ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 *ange cloak to cloke to mat* ,a4,v4 text4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #ejj1 lesson ,ess5tial ,elem5ts ,,iii1 po9t ,i #a1 add #b ,tim4 ii4 #bd1 #be ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #eja1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b1 add ,matt4 xx4 #bh2 ,m>k x4 #de & ,acts xx4 #bd ref]5ces4 ,lesson ,ess5tial ,elem5ts ,,iv1 po9t ,i1 add #a ,cor4 ix4 #ac1 #ad ref]5ce4 - ,page #ejb1 same lesson1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 *ange unblamably to unblameably2 remove comma f tru?1 &2 add left d\ble quote be=e poem4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f e>?1 &4 ,g]m note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,iii #c1 *ange unblamable to unblameable4 - ,page #ejc1 lesson ,correct ,e/imate1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel 7twice74 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,visitor4 ,be=e poem1 add em-da%4 ,aft] poem1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 add #a ,pet] i4 #bc ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,ii #d1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,add w>n+ ab\t ! ^w nigg>dly4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,! break betwe5 pages #ejc & #ejd is 9 ! ^w effectually3 effectually4 - ,page #ejd1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,^w 7twice7 & ,div9e ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,^w2 add ,isa4 ix4 #c ref]5ce4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #b1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,^w4 ,po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,g]m note1 ea* ( po9ts ,i & ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,lesson ,suff]+1 introduction1 remove comma f "*1 &2 add comma to ,s !re4 - ,page #eje1 same lesson1 po9t ,i1 add ,ps4 lv4 #ab1 #ac1 #b ,tim4 iii4 #ab1 & ,matt4 x4 #cf ref]5ces4 ,po9t ,,ii1 add ,matt4 xx4 #bb & ,matt4 x4 #ch ref]5ces2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,lesson ,fury1 introduction1 add comma to vegetation !4 - ,page #ejf1 same lesson1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e & ,div9ely4 ,po9t ,i #a1 add ,matt4 xxvii4 #be ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f memory1 &4 - ,page #ejg1 g]m note1 po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,lesson ,p[]1 po9t ,i #a1 add ,g54 xliii4 #ad ref]5ce4 - ,page #ejh1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #b1 add ,ps4 xvi4 #aa ref]5ce4 ,application 7,lessons71 ea* ( po9ts #a & #b1 add comma to !re=e we4 - ,page #eji1 ,joy note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,notes on *apt] iii41 v]se #b1 add ,luke xxii4 #cb ref]5ce4 ,v]se #c1 add ,james i4 #f ref]5ce4 ,v]se #h1 add ,phil4 i4 #ba ref]5ce4 ,v]se #aa1 *ange ii4 #ah to *4 ii4 #ah4 - ,page #eaj1 lesson ,mission1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 remove comma f ,paul1 &2 add em-da% be=e poem4 ,po9t ,,iii1 add #a ,tim4 i4 #b2 #b ,tim4 i4 #b ref]5ces2 add comma to f9ally he2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 add comma to ,?us ,timo?y4 - ,page #eaa1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iv #b1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 add *4 iii4 #c ref]5ce4 ,lesson ,p]ils1 introduction1 add comma to is :52 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e & ,gospel2 add ,acts xiv4 #bb & ,john xv4 #ai ref]5ces4 - ,page #eab1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #b1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #eac1 g]m note1 po9t ,v1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,lesson ,news1 introduction1 add ,prov4 xv4 #be ref]5ce4 - ,page #ead1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel & ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 remove comma f difficulties1 &4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 remove comma f love1 &4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #a1 add comma to ma9ta9$ &4 - ,page #eae1 lesson ,/eadfa/ness1 introduction1 apply ,,rc to ,^w & ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 *ange #c ,john v4 #d to #c ,john #c1 #d4 - ,page #eaf1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #b1 add v]4 #i ref]5ce = consi/5cy4 ,po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,au?or & ,pres]v]4 - ,page #eag1 lesson ,pray]1 po9t ,i #a1 add ,john v4 #ai ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,ii1 add ,j]4 x4 #bc & ,prov4 iii4 #f ref]5ces2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii #a1 remove comma f graces1 &4 - ,page #eah1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #a1 add #a ,john iii4 #aa & #a ,pet4 i4 #bb ref]5ces4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 add v]4 #ab ref]5ce = consi/5cy1 add ,lev4 xix4 #ah & #a ,tim4 i4 #e ref]5ces4 ,po9t ,,iii #c1 add v]4 #ab ref]5ce = consi/5cy2 *ange ii4 #h1 #i1 #ac2 iii4 #c-e to *4 ii4 #h1 #i1 #ac2 *4 iii4 #c-e4 ,po9t ,,iv1 *ange unblamable to unblameable4 ,po9t ,,iv #a1 add ,col4 iii4 #ad ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,iv #b1 *ange unblamable to unblameable 7twice74 ,po9t ,,iv #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,g]m note1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 *ange unblamable to unblameable4 - ,page #eai1 notes = *apt] iv41 v]se #e1 add s+le quotes ar\nd ! ^w passion4 - ,page #ebj1 notes = *apt] iv41 v]se #ae1 *ange ii4 #af to *4 ii4 #af4 ,lesson ,exhortations1 introduction1 remove comma f annihilat$1 b2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,ea* ( po9ts ,i1 ,i #b1 & ,i #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,i #c1 *ange ,x is1 possible1 !n to ,x is possible1 !n2 add comma to va9 !4 - ,page #eba1 same lesson1 po9ts ,i #d & ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice71 remove comma f nature1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 *ange scripture quotation f ,= ?is ! w to ,= ?is is ! w2 apply ,,rc to ,he4 ,po9t ,,ii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e 7twice72 add ,rom4 xiv4 #ad & ,luke xxii4 #db ref]5ces4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely4 - ,page #ebb1 same lesson1 application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely4 ,lesson ,features1 introduction1 remove comma f defect1 &4 - ,page #ebc1 same lesson1 po9t ,i #a1 add comma to ,*ri/ianity x4 - ,page #ebd1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #b1 *ange ,prov4 xxii4 #aj to ,prov4 xxiii4 #aj2 add #b ,pet4 ii4 #c ref]5ce2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e1 ,call]1 & ,div9e4 - ,page #ebe1 lesson ,^w1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,po9t ,,iii1 remove comma f alone1 b2 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely2 remove comma f own1 b2 apply ,,rc to ,^w2 remove comma f ,heav51 &4 ,application 7,lessons71 ea* po9ts #a & #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #ebf1 lesson ,bro!rly ,love1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely4 ,po9t ,i #a1 remove commas f taught1 & & ,*ri/ianity1 &4 ,po9t ,i #d1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely1 ,^w1 & ,div9e4 - ,page #ebg1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii1 add comma to ,accord+ly !4 ,po9t ,,iii1 scripture quote1 remove comma f besee*1 y2 text1 remove comma f self-love1 &4 ,g]m note1 po9t ,,ii1 apply ,,rc to ,div9ely4 - ,page #ebh1 lesson ,pacific ,_s1 po9t ,i1 remove comma f ano!r1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 add ,prov4 xx4 #c ref]5ce2 *ange y\r neighb\rs to y\r neighb\r's4 ,po9t ,,ii #b1 remove comma f evils1 &4 - ,page #ebi1 same lesson1 po9t ,,ii #c1 remove comma f bus9ess1 &4 ,application 7,lessons71 po9t #c1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #ecj1 lesson ,sorr[1 introduction1 remove comma f *ild1 &4 ,po9t ,,ii1 remove commas f life1 & & son1 &4 - ,page #eca1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iii #a1 add ,rom4 viii4 #bc ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,iii #b1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add ,hos4 xiii4 #ad ref]5ce4 ,po9t ,,iii #c1 apply ,,rc to ,^w 7twice72 remove comma f grave1 &4 ,9-l9e note ab\t es*atology be=e ,second ,adv5t lesson4 - ,page #ecb1 lesson ,second ,adv5t1 introduction1 add comma to words !4 ,po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 remove comma f heav51 &2 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 - ,page #ecc1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 apply ,,rc to ,^w2 remove comma f dea?1 &4 - ,page #ecd1 g]m note1 po9t ,,ii1 add comma to g5]al we4 ,po9t ,,ii #a1 apply ,,rc to ,^w4 ,notes on *apt] v41 v]se #b1 9 ! 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"w t speaks ! ,ma/]'s praise4 ,& to be admir$4--,r4,v4 m>vell$ at4 ,! same "w describes ! fawn+ sycophancy ( m5 ( ! ,balaam _s1 or x might describe ! op5-ey$ & spee*less wond] ( an ,african *ief 9 a ,/ate function4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,& fulfil all ! good pleasure4--,r4,v4 e desire ( goodness4 ,z mu* z to say1 ,may ,god mightily accompli% 9 y all t goodness w\ld desire & t fai? c effect 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #ab4 ,t ! "n ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ may be glorifi$ 9 y4--,a little mirror may n increase ! sum-total ( sunlight1 b x may cause "s o!rwise unobs]vant eye to note its brightness4 ,s1 ,*ri/'s inf9ite & et]nal glory _c be augm5t$ b only %>$ by ,*ri/ians 7,john xvii4 #bb74 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a1 #b4 ,phases ( ,apo/olic ,greet+4 ,"u ?is head+ we h already treat$ homiletically ! apo/le's =mula ( salutation1 :i* is ! same "h z ! beg9n+ ( ! fir/ epi/le4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #c1 #d4 ,congratulatory ,features ( a ,prosp]\s ,*ur*4 ,we h "h a sugge/ive example ( ! apo/olic me?od ( deal+ ) a ,*ur* 9 :i* ! incipi5t elem5ts ( error 7 beg9n+ to op]ate4 ,he applauds fir/ :at is really good1 & !n fai?fully1 almo/ fi]cely1 w>ns ( ! ?reat5+ evil4 ,he :o w\ld effectually rebuke mu/ fir/ le>n h[ to t5d]ly sympa?ise4 ,^! v]ses indicat$ :at are ! congratulatory features ( a prosp]\s ,*ur*4 ,i4 ,!re is a vital & progressive fai?4--,y\r fai? gr[e? exce$+ly 7v]4 #c74 ,fai? fe$s on tru?2 & all tru? leads to & unites ) ,god1 its s\rce4 ,a liv+ fai? c only be su/a9$ by a liv+ tru?2 & :]e !re is life !re w be gr[?4 ,we are rul$ by our beliefs2 if !y are wrong1 our track is wrong1 our life a mi/ake1 our en]gies wa/$4 ,! fai? ( ! ,!ssalonians 0 s real1 s vivid1 s vitalis+1 s deeply root$ 9 ! quick5+ soil ( ,gospel tru?1 t x fl\ri%$ ) tropical luxuriance4 ,! doom ( a ,*ur* is seal$ :5 its fai? is dead & its cre$ in]t4 ,x is l a fossil 9 ! grasp ( a fossil--a museum ( dry1 bony1 mu/y rema9s4 ,,ii4 ,!re is a reciprocal & expansive *>ity4--,& ! *>ity ( e "o ( y all t[>ds ea* o!r ab\nde? 7v]4 #c74 ,love is ! fruit ( ! ,*ri/ian _s1 & ! pro( ( its g5u95ess4 ,x %\ld be manife/$ to e believ] 9 ,*ri/4 ,! love ( a common ,savi\r & ! %>+ 9 a common suff]+ t5d to int5sify mutual e/eem & affection4 ,! pray] ( ! apo/le on behalf ( ! ,!ssalonians 0 fulfill$ 7#a ,!ss4 iii4 #ab7--;an enc\ragem5t to pray on behalf ( o!rs4 ,:]e *>ity ab\nds1 !re is mutual =be>ance ) "o ano!r's faults & frailties1 ! abs5ce ( suspicion & jeal\sy1 no t5d5cy to pass h>% & rapid judgm5ts on ! conduct ( o!rs1 a disposition to ?9k ! be/ ( ea* o!r1 to %>e ea* o!r's trials1 & be> ea* o!r's burd5s4 ,,iii4 ,!re is a pati5t fidelity "u suff]+4--,y\r pati5ce & fai? 9 all y\r p]secutions & tribulations t ye endure 7v]4 #d74 ,^! trials began ) ! fir/ plant+ ( ! ,gospel 9 ,!ssalonica & seem$ to h cont9u$ )\t cessation4 ,! ,jews 7 ! pr9cipal ag5ts & in/igators /irr+ up ! populace aga9/ ! ,*ri/ians & r\s+ ! suspicions ( ! magi/rates :o 7 specially jeal\s ( religi\s innovations 7,acts xvii4 #e-h74 ,_! fai? made !m pati5t & uncompla9+ "u ! pressure ( affliction2 !y believ$ ! ,gospel 0 /ill ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation1 ?\gh _! pr(ession ( x br\ght on !m sorr[ & suff]+4 ,! =m] w>n+s & tea*+s ( ! apo/le 7 n 9 va92 _! fai? triumph$ ov] p]secution4 ,suff]+ is ! opportunity = pati5ce & ! te/ ( fai?4 ,tr\bles come n alone1 b are l *a9-%ot1 or l ! bill[s ( ! sea1 l9k$ "o to ano!r1 ea* succe$+ bl[ be+ m de/ructive ?an ! o!r4 ,pati5ce )\t fai? is simply dull1 /upid1 /oical endurance4 ,x is fai? t r5d]s ! s\l inv9cible & triumphant4 ,,iv4 ,!re is ample gr\nd = apo/olic gratitude & comm5dation4--,we are b\nd to ?ank ,god always = y1 bre?r51 z x is meet2 4 4 4 s t we ourselves glory 9 y 9 ! ,*ur*es ( ,god 7v]s4 #c1 #d74 ,ev5 ! enemies ( ! ,*ur* are sometimes con/ra9$ to admire & applaud ! _s ( h>mony1 ! affection & ent]prise :i* *>act]ise its memb]s4 ,x is also enc\rag+ to h ! approbation & good ^w ( ! m9i/]s ( ,god1 especially ( ^? :o h be5 in/rum5tal 9 conv]t+ m5 to ! tru?2 b no ,*ur* c\ld comm& ! respect ( ! good if x did n fir/ secure ! smile & bless+ ( ,god4 ,! apo/le ?anks ,god z ! great ,giv] ( all ! grace :i* he rejoices to see has done s mu* = ! ,!ssalonians4 ,god _h wr\ght ?is "w ( fai? & love & pati5ce 9 _! he>ts1 & ,he w\ld make x prosp] & increase4 ,he _h put ?is fire 9 !m & w\ld make x burn2 ,he _h laid ?is leav5 9 ! d\gh or meal ( _! he>ts1 & ,he w\ld make x heave & "w till ! :ole 0 leav5$4 ,! apo/le felt x at once 8 duty & joy to ?ank ,god on _! behalf & to boa/ ( _! atta9m5ts to o!rs4 ,we are b\nd to ?ank ,god always = y1 z x is meet2 4 4 4 we ourselves glory 9 y 9 ! ,*ur*es ( ,god4 ,x is a noble ,*ri/-l _s to sympa?ise ) ! suff]+s & rejoice 9 ! prosp]ities ( ! ,*ur*4 ,a *e]y ^w1 a simple1 he>ty pray]1 an act ( sympa?y & k9dness1 w d mu* to animate & enc\rage ! /ruggl+ p ( ,god4 ,"o lively ,*ur* is ! means ( r\s+ ! zeal & emulation ( o!rs4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,vigor\s ,*ur*-life is ! result ( an intellig5t & active fai? 9 ! tru?4 #b4 ,suff]+ is no sign ( ! ,div9e displeasure1 b (t5 a means ( spiritual prosp]ity4 #c4 ,^? :o rejoice 9 ! success ( ! ,*ur* are mo/ likely to %>e 9 ! bless+s ( t success4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #c4 ,gr[? 9 ,grace4 ,i4 ,evid5ces ( gr[?4--#a4 ,tak+ increas+ pleasure 9 ,god's ,^w4 #b4 ,a gr[+ atta*m5t to ! doctr9es ( ,*ri/4 #c4 ,increas+ acqua9tance ) ! m9d ( ,god4 #d4 ,9 love "o to ano!r = ! tru?'s sake4 ,,ii4 ,importance ( gr[?4--#a4 ,br+s glory to ,god4 #b4 ,influ5ces ! m9i/ry ( ! ,^w4 #c4 ,n to gr[1 our religion decl9es & becomes d\btful4--,sket*es4 ,v]4 #d4 ,*ri/ian ,fidelity-- ,i4 ,is sev]ely te/$ by tribulations4 ,,ii4 ,is a /imulat+ example to o!rs4 ,,iii4 ,is a !me ( grateful boa/+4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #e-g4 ,! ,recomp5se ( ,suff]+ = ! ,tru?4 ,x is n an uncommon spectacle to see vice prosp]\s & triumphant1 :ile virtue is ignor$ & oppress$4 ,to a sup]ficial obs]v] x w\ld seem t all ! great prizes ( ! _w--weal?1 p[]1 social /atus1 gaiety1 display1 pleasure--7 ?r[n indiscrim9ately & ) lavi% abundance into ! lap ( ! wick$1 & t ! ,god-fe>+ few are left 9 obscurity to /ruggle ) h>d%ips1 p5ury1 & affliction4 ,nor is x always an easy matt] to reconcile ! suff]+s ( ! good ) ! goodness & ju/ice ( ,god4 ,b all ?+s come r\nd to ! pati5t man4 ,we mu/ look to ! future = ! fai?ful r$ress ( pres5t grievances4 ,9 ?is *apt] ! apo/le m9i/]s consolation to ! suff]+ ,!ssalonians by assur+ !m ( a com+ day 9 :i* !y w\ld be abundantly recomp5s$ = all !y _h to endure1 & 9 :i* ! righte\sness ( ,god w\ld be publicly v9dicat$4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t ! ma9t5ance ( ! tru? (t5 entails consid]able suff]+4--,! k+dom ( ,god1 = :i* ye also suff] 7v]4 #e74 ,!y :o w live godly 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus mu/ suff] p]secution4 ,! _w is viol5tly oppos$ to ! ,*ur*1 & t opposition is full ( malignant hatr$ & cruelty4 ,socrates once said some?+ l ?is--t if goodness 7 to become inc>nate 9 "o man1 s t man w\ld be p]fectly good1 ! _w w\ld put him to dea?4 ,:at ,socrates said 0 realis$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,if !y h p]secut$ ,me1 said ,*ri/ to 8 foll[]s1 !y w also p]secute y 7,john xv4 #bj74 ,x is n ! lea/ among ! trials ( ! good t !y are oblig$ to come 9 contact ) evil 9 s _m =ms1 & t !y are s savagely assail$ & oppress$ ) x4 ,a?anasius reg>d$ ! suff]+ ( p]secution to be a special note ( a ,*ri/ian man1 obs]v+3 ,x is ! "p ( ,*ri/ians to be p]secut$2 b to p]secute ! ,*ri/ians is ! v (fice ( ,pilate & ,caiaphas4 ,,ii4 ,t suff]+ = ! tru? has a morally educat+ influ5ce4--,t ye may be c\nt$ wor?y ( ! k+dom ( ,god 7v]4 #e74 ,! believ] has no wor?9ess 9 himself1 nor c he acquire any by ! m]it ( 8 own works4 ,?is wor?9ess is b ano!r ^w = meetness--t meetness ( /ate & "*1 z s9n]s ju/ifi$ & sanctifi$1 )\t :i* no man %all ent] ! k+dom4 ,only to su* has ! k+dom be5 promis$4 ,& ! suff]+s !y endure on behalf ( ! k+dom1 s f> f impair+ _! title1 s]ve r to confirm & illu/rate x4 ,e ,*ri/ian grace is te/$1 develop$1 & tra9$ by suff]+4 ,! lea/ reproa* augm5ts our glory4 ,e te> is n only not$ & kept 9 ! bottle b made z v>ni% to add to our brightness & glori\s spl5d\r4 ,no drop ( our blood b w9s u a riv] ( glory2 effusion ( x ! :ole ocean ( beatitude4 ,:5 ,ignatius1 ,bi%op ( ,antio*1 0 ca/ to ! lions1 he exclaim$3 ,i am ,god's :eat1 & mu/ be gr\nd by ! tee? ( ! wild bea/s t ,i may be f\nd ,8 pure bread4 ,,iii4 ,t suff]+ = ! tru? w be ,div9ely recomp5s$4--,:i* is a manife/ tok5 ( ! righte\s judgm5t ( ,god 7v]4 #e7--;i4e4 _! suff]+s & ! con/ancy ) :i* !y endur$ !m prov$ ,god's ju/ice4 ,a /range ass]tion6 ,! p ( ,god h (t5 be5 /agg]$ by ! fact t ! wick$ p]secute & prosp]1 & ! poor sa9ts are plagu$ & oppress$ 7,ps4 lxxiii4 #a-ad2 ,j]4 xii4 #a-d74 ,b f ?is v fact ! apo/le d]ives consolation4 ,x is a pro( to him ( a future /ate 9 :i* all ?is app>5t inconsi/5cy w be set "r1 9 :i* ! sa9t & ! p]secutor w ea* receive 8 own prop] recomp5se4 #a4 ,suff]+ w be ,div9ely recomp5s$ 9 ! deliv]ance ( ! suff]]4--,& to y :o are tr\bl$ re/ ) u 7v]4 #g74 ,! ^w re/ really means ! slack5+ ( /r+s t _h be5 pull$ tight4 ,to ! p]secut$ & afflict$ ,!ssalonians1 ! happ9ess ( heav5 is held out "u ! image ( re/ & relief aft] suff]+4 ,x is1 z x 71 ! relax+ ( t5sion aft] hav+ be5 /ret*$ on ! rack4 ,! ke5e/ suff]+ = ! tru? is limit$ 9 its duration2 & ! righte\sness ( ,god is pl$g$ to su/a9 & deliv] ,8 afflict$ ones4 ,! sweet re/ ( heav5 w be all ! m enjoyable because %>$ ) ^? :o h pass$ ?r\gh a simil> conflict4 #b4 ,suff]+ w be ,div9ely recomp5s$ 9 ! puni%m5t ( ! p]secutor4--,see+ x is a righte\s ?+ ) ,god to recomp5se tribulation to !m t tr\ble y 7v]4 #f74 ,! puni%m5t ( ! p]secutor is z j z ! relief ( ! oppress$2 & ,god has bo? ! int5tion & ! p[] ( accompli%+ :at ,he ?9ks j4 ,! law ( retaliation w be rigidly en=c$4 ,! v measure ! p]secutors h dealt !y are to receive back aga92 & ! retaliation w be all ! m t]rible because ( its unansw]able ju/ice4 ,tru? mu/ triumph ov] all its enemies4 ,its wat*word is no surr5d]4 ,! apo/ate ,julian sp5t 8 /r5g? 9 try+ to de/roy ! true ,*ur*2 b :5 he fell on ! battle-field1 z ! blood 0 gu%+ f 8 brea/ & 8 eyes 7 clos+ 9 dea?1 he hiss$ betwe5 8 sett+ tee?1 ,galilean1 ,?\ ha/ conqu]$6 ,& ! ,galilean mu/ & w conqu]1 & all ,8 enemies %all receive _! j measure ( puni%m5t4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! suff]+s ( ! good af=d an opportunity = ! display ( ,div9e ju/ice4 #b4 ,suff]+ is no evid5ce ( ,div9e displeasure4 #c4 ,! glory ( ! future w inf9itely outweigh ! suff]+s ( ! pres5t life4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #f1 #g4 ,re/ 9 ,heav5 = ! ,tr\bl$4 ,i4 ,our ,"l's com+ is call$ a reveal+ ( ,him4--,"h ,he is reveal$ 9 ! out] _w & 9 ! ,gospel4 ,!re he w be reveal$ 9 glory1 )\t disguise or veil4 ,,ii4 ,look at ! tr\bl]s & _! portion4--,x is a righte\s ?+ ) ,god to recomp5se tribulation to !m t tr\ble y4 ,sorr[ ( ! acute/ k9d )\t com=t or alleviation4 ,,iii4 ,look at ! portion ( ! tr\bl$4--,re/4 ,a heav5 ( quietness & repose1 & yet ( ceaseless & tireless activity 9 prais+ ,god4 ,,iv4 ,! righte\sness ( ! ,div9e conduct4--,x is a righte\s ?+ ) ,god4 ,! ,"l's second com+ is n on an err& ( m]cy2 ,8 ma9 bus9ess is to disp5se ju/ice4--,c4 ,bradley4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #g-aj4 ,! ,day ( ,judgm5t4 ,! apo/le s\ght to com=t ! p]secut$ & suff]+ ,*ur* at ,!ssalonica by assur+ !m ( a com+ day ( recomp5se1 9 :i* ! ,div9e righte\sness w\ld be satisfactorily cle>$1 ,8 enemies puni%$1 & ,8 p rew>d$4 ,he n[ proce$s to depict ! />tl+ sc5es ( t promis$ day--t day = :i* all o!r days 7 made--& to indicate ! tw(old aspect ( sev]ity & m]cy :i* w *>act]ise ! aw>ds ( ! great ,judge4 ,9 deal+ ) a subject ( su* ov]:elm+ import1 & :i* af=ds su* scope = ! play ( ! mo/ p[]ful imag9ation1 special c>e %\ld be tak5 to keep )9 ! limits ( ! reveal$ ,^w4 ,^! v]ses sugge/3-- ,i4 ,t ! day ( judgm5t w be u%]$ 9 ) awful spl5d\r4--#a4 ,! p]son ( ! ,judge w be clo!d ) dazzl+ brightness4 ,! ,"l ,jesus %all be reveal$ f heav5 9 flam+ fire 7v]s4 #g1 #h74 ,! c>e] ( ,*ri/ on e>? 0 "o ( obscurity1 humiliation1 & suff]+1 reliev$ n[ & !n ) outbur/s ( ,div9e glory2 b :5 ,he comes ! second "t1 ,he w appe> 9 all ! unveil$ *>ms ( ,8 pe]less maje/y1 clad ) heav5ly spl5d\r & brilliant z a fi]y flame4 ,! revelation ( ,jehovah is (t5 ref]r$ to 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t "u ! emblem ( fire 7,exod4 xiii4 #ba2 ,num4 ix4 #ae2 ,deut4 iv4 #bd2 ,isa4 x4 #af1 #ag1 etc474 ,! glimpse caught by ! se] ( ,patmos ( ! ineffable beauty & glory ( ! ,god-man b[$ him ) a/oni%m5t & awe 7,rev4 i4 #ac-ag74 ,& :o %all /& be=e ! fla%+ spl5d\rs ( ! great & holy ,judge6 ,heav5 is too n>r[ = ! full display ( ! ,div9e maje/y2 x glances on e globe2 x irradiates ! univ]se4 #b4 ,! ,judge w be att5d$ by an angelic ret9ue4--,) ,8 mighty angels 7v]4 #g74 ,! pomp & /ate ( ! e>?ly judge1 ! gaily deck$ *>iot1 ! s\nd+ trumpets1 ! accompany+ (fic]s ( ju/ice1 are b a feeble repres5tation ( ! pomp & /ate ( ! heav5ly ,judge1 :o make? ! cl\ds ,8 *>iot1 :o walke? ^u ! w+s ( ! w9d 7,ps4 civ4 #c71 & ^: gorge\s tra9 is compos$ ( ho/s ( mighty angels1 :o att5d to execute ,8 w1 to puni% ! wick$1 & to assi/ at ! f9al consummation 7,matt4 xiii4 #da1 #db74 ,^! angels ( might are m9i/]s ( ,8 p[]1 & by _! ag5cy ,he w make ,8 p[] felt4 ,we h an illu/ration ( ! colossal might9ess ( ^! angelic mess5g]s 9 ! app>5t ease ) :i* "o angel 9 a few h\rs laid ?\s&s ( ! ,assyrians l[ 7#b ,k+s xix4 #ce74 ,,ii4 ,t ! day ( judgm5t w be a "t ( puni%m5t to ! disob$i5t4--#a4 ,! objects ( puni%m5t4 ,!m t "k n ,god1 & t obey n ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #h74 ,n t ample opportunity has n be5 giv5 to all to acquire a k ( ,god4 ,to puni% = n kn[+ :at we _c "k w\ld be an inju/ice & a cruelty4 ,god has giv5 to all ! d\ble light ( ,8 works & ,^w4 ,he has also giv5 ! eyes ( s5se & reason1 & ! help ( ,8 ,holy ,_s to guide all to ! k ( ,himself & ( ! glori\s gospel ( ! bless$ ,god 7#a ,tim4 i4 #aa74 ,x is n ! involunt>y ignorance ( ! un9/ruct$ t is meant1 b ! wilful ignorance ( ! det]m9$ adv]s>y1 :o n only reject$ ! ,gospel himself1 b b>b>\sly p]secut$ ^? :o receiv$ & obey$ x4 ,k ( ,god is ( little value if x does n lead to ob$i5ce4 ,confus$1 indi/9ct1 inop]ative k is no k4 ,to "k & n to obey ! ,gospel involves a heavi] condemnation4 #b4 ,! "* ( ! puni%m5t4--,:o %all be puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l & f ! glory ( ,8 p[] 7v]4 #i74 ,awful words6 ,:o c fully expla9 :at !y really involve8 ,if de/ruction means annihilation1 h[ c x be ev]la/+8 ,besides1 ! notion ( ! absolute ext9ction ( any?+ ,god has made--! r$uction to no?+ness ( ei!r a reasonable s\l or a mat]ial atom--has z little support f ! tea*+s ( revelation z ( sci5ce4 ,aga91 x is urg$ t ev]la/+ does n always 9 ,scripture mean :at la/s = ev]1 b sometimes :at la/s only = a long p]iod4 ,b ! utmo/ ?is argum5t c\ld prove w\ld be t ! pres5t possibly may be1 n t x is1 "o ( ^! peculi> cases4 ,7 x ! only fact 9 ! case1 !re w\ld /ill be ! t]rible unc]ta9ty4 ,b !n rememb]1 says ,dr4 ,lillie1 t if x _h really be5 int5d$ to tea* ! et]nity ( future puni%m5t1 no /rong] words1 phrases1 & images c\ld h be5 f\nd = ! purpose ?an ^? actually employ$4 ,:atev] ! puni%m5t may be 9 itself1 is x n puni%m5t en\gh to be = ev] exclud$ f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 driv51 a moral wreck1 f ! glory ( ,8 p[]8 ,let ! words ( ?is n9? v]se be s]i\sly weigh$ 9 private m$itation1 & "s s5se ( _! awful signification _c fail to be realis$4 ,,iii4 ,t ! day ( judgm5t w be a revelation ( ! glory & bless$ness ( ! fai?ful4--#a4 ,! glory ( ,*ri/ is b\nd up & reflect$ 9 ,8 ,*ur*4 ,:5 ,he %all come to be glorifi$ 9 ,8 sa9ts & to be admir$ 9 all !m t believe 9 t day 7v]4 #aj74 ,! ,*ur* is ! creation ( ,*ri/2 = h] ,he liv$1 suff]$1 di$1 & triumph$1 & into h] ,he p\r$ ! glory ( ,8 mat*less "*4 ,! glory :i* ,?\ gave/ ,me ,i h giv5 !m 7,john xvii4 #bb74 ,8 ,*ur*1 l a mirror1 %all reflect to ! gaze ( an admir+ univ]se ! unutt]able glory ( ! great ,r$eem]4 ,! beauty ( ! ,"l our ,god %all be ^u h]1 & ,8 glory %all be se5 ^u h] 7,ps4 xc4 #ag74 ,h[ great a *ange is ?is f ! s9s1 ! /ruggles1 ! failures1 ! disappo9tm5ts1 & suff]+s ( e>?6 #b4 ,a life ( fai? leads to a life ( glory4--,because our te/imony among y 0 believ$ 7v]4 #aj74 ,fai? re/s on te/imony & is vitally affect$ by ! "* ( ! te/imony4 ,sav+ fai? relies on ! infallible te/imony ( ! ,^w ( ,god conc]n+ ,*ri/4 ,! fai? ex]cis$ 9 ! mid/ ( disc\ragem5ts & p]secution is (t5 t5aci\s & vigor\s4 ,! ,gospel is back$ by evid5ce suffici5t to conv9ce e sane & reasonable m9d4 ,all may believe x :o w2 none w be exclud$ f glory b ^? :o w n believe4 ,9 anci5t ,a!ns 7 two temples--a temple ( ,virtue & a temple ( ,hon\r--& none c\ld ent] ! temple ( ,hon\r b by pass+ ?r\gh ! temple ( ,virtue4 ,s1 none c ent] ! temple ( ,glory :o does n fir/ pass ?r\gh ! temple ( ,fai?4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! day ( judgm5t1 ?\gh future1 is inevitable4 #b4 ,! proce$+s ( t day w be 9 h>mony ) ! holie/ pr9ciples ( ,div9e ju/ice4 #c4 ,t day %\ld be solemnly contemplat$ 9 its approa*1 9 its att5dant circum/ances1 & 9 its f9al decisions4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #g1 #h4 ,! ,div9e ,judge-- ,i4 ,has appo9t$ a day ( retribution4 ,,ii4 ,w be reveal$ on t day 9 t]rible maje/y4 ,,iii4 ,w take v5geance on ! disob$i5t4 ,v]s4 #i4 #aj4 ,div9e ,retribution-- ,i4 ,w be 9 /rict h>mony ) ! pr9ciples ( univ]sal righte\sness4 ,,ii4 ,means t]rible puni%m5t to ! wick$4 ,,iii4 ,w br+ unspeakable felicity to ! good4 ,,iv4 ,w be recognis$ z faultlessly j4 ,v4 ,w enhance ! ,div9e glory4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aa1 #ab4 ,a ,pray] = ,complet5ess ( ,moral ,"*4 ,to meet ,*ri/ at ,8 com+1 & to dwell ) ,him 9 ! bliss ( ! future1 dem&s a moral prep>$ness4 ,to promote ?is %\ld be ! con/ant1 unwe>i$ solicitude ( bo? pa/or & p4 ,! possession ( any measure ( ,div9e grace supplies ! /ronge/ motives = seek+ ! highe/ possible degree ( moral excell5ce4 ,9 ?is passage obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,t complet5ess ( moral "* is really ! atta9m5t ( ! ,div9e ideal4--,t our ,god w\ld c\nt y wor?y ( ?is call+ 7v]4 #aa74 ,! tyro 9 religion pictures to himself a m or less def9ite outl9e ( :at he may become & :at he may d4 ,! *>m ( novelty1 ! en?usiasm ( fir/ love1 ! indef9it5ess ( ! untri$ & ! unkn[n1 ?r[ a romantic glam\r ov] ! ,*ri/ian c>e]1 & ! m9d is elat$ ) ! prospect ( ent]+ ^u gr& ent]prises & w9n+ signal victories4 ,b mature ?\ght & exp]i5ce & a m famili> acqua9tance ) ! ,div9e m9d lead u to modify _m ( our e>li] views1 & to readju/ ! ma9 features ( our own ideal ( ! ,*ri/ian "*1 s z to be m 9 h>mony ) ! ,div9e ideal4 ,god calls u to purity ( he>t & life1 & makes u wor?y1 & gives u p[] to atta9 x4 ,we h no wor?9ess 9 ourselves or 9 our works4 ,! fitness = heav5ly glory is acquir$ by foll[+ out ! ,god-giv5 inspiration to live sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & godly 9 ! pres5t _w 7,tit4 ii4 #ab74 ,,ii4 ,t complet5ess ( moral "* consi/s 9 ! delight+ 9 goodness4--,& fulfil all ! good pleasure ( ,8 goodness 7v]4 #aa7 ,"s are influ5c$ to be good because !y are afraid ( ! p5alties atta*$ to a life ( s94 ,o!rs because ( ! sub/antial rew>ds & b5efits f\nd 9 a life ( probity & uprightness4 ,b ! highe/ type is to love goodness = its own sake1 & to delight 9 x z goodness2 to be :olly possess$ ) a life-absorb+ passion to f9d & to diffuse goodness ev]y:]e4 ,?is approa*es ne>e/ to ! ,div9e ideal4 ,he ha? pleasure 9 uprightness1 & ha? no pleasure 9 wick$ness 7#a ,*ron4 xxix4 #ag2 ,ps4 v4 #d74 ,!re is no pleasure l t we f9d 9 true goodness4 ,sev]us1 emp]or ( ,rome1 confess$ on 8 dea?b$1 ,i h be5 ev]y?+1 & n[ f9d t ev]y?+ is no?+4 ,!n1 direct+ t ! urn %\ld be br\ght to him1 he said1 ,little urn1 ?\ %alt conta9 "o = :om ! _w 0 too little4 ,,iii4 ,t complet5ess ( moral "* is atta9$ by ! ex]cise ( a ,div9ely inspir$ fai?4--,& ! "w ( fai? ) p[] 7v]4 #aa74 ,we h no innate righte\sness4 ,x is ,god-giv54 ,x is receiv$1 ma9ta9$1 & ext5d$ 9 ! s\l by fai? 9 ! m]its ( ! all-righte\s ,savi\r4 ,:ile fai? itself is ! gift ( ,god1 x is no less an ex]cise ( ! m9d & he>t ( man4 ,& because1 l ev]y?+ else ab\t man1 x p>takes ( 8 great weakness1 x ne$s ev]1 z x walks 9 ! light ( ! ,div9e ,^w1 to /ay itself on ! ,div9e h&4 ,fai? is ! mighty in/rum5t by :i* ! ,div9e life is propagat$ 9 ! s\l1 & by :i* ! l(tie/ bless+s are secur$4 ,,iv4 ,t complet5ess ( moral "* promotes ! ,div9e glory4--,t ! "n ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ may be glorifi$ 9 y1 & ye 9 ,him 7v]4 #ab74 ,x w be se5 at ! la/ t ,*ri/ has be5 m abundantly glorifi$ by a humble1 holy life ?an by weal?y b5efactions or by gigantic ent]prises4 ,! "n n[ s mu* despis$1 & = :i* ^? :o n[ be> x suff] s mu*1 %all be magnifi$ & exalt$ above e "n 7,phil4 ii4 #i74 ,! foll[]s ( ,*ri/ %all %>e 9 ! glory ( _! ,"l4 ,_! excell5cies r$\nd to ,8 glory2 & ,8 glory is reflect$ on !m 9 su* a way t !re is a mutual glorification4 ,:at a glory x w be to !m be=e all creatures t ,he :o sits ^u ! ?rone once %>$ _! sorr[s & di$ = !m6 ,:at a glory t ,he /ill we>s _! nature & is n a%am$ to call !m bre?r56 ,:at a glory to be = ev] clo!d ) ,8 righte\sness6 ,:at a glory to reign ) ,him & be glorifi$ toge!r6 7,lillie74 ,v4 ,t complet5ess ( moral "* is r5d]$ possible by ! provisions ( ,div9e grace4--,accord+ to ! grace ( our ,god & ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ab74 ,! s\rce or all human goodness1 9 all its v>y+ degrees1 is 9 ! ,div9e fav\r4 ,x is wor?y ( note t ,*ri/ is "h recognis$ z on an equality ) ! ,fa!r1 & z be+ ) ,him ! fontal s\rce ( grace4 ,! glory :i* x is possible = sanctifi$ humanity to rea* is accord+ to grace4 ,! grace is exce$+ abundant 7#a ,tim4 i4 #ad72 s is ! glory4 ,!re is a fa?omless m9e ( moral weal? provid$ = e e>ne/ seek] aft] ,god4 ,,vi4 ,t complet5ess ( moral "* %\ld be ! subject ( con/ant pray]4--,:]e=e also we pray always = y 7v]4 #aa74 ,! ,!ssalonians :]e fav\r$ 9 hav+ ! pray]s ( ! apo/les4 ,x is a beautiful example ( ! unselfi%ness ( ! ,*ri/ian _s :5 we are s conc]n$ = o!rs z to pray = !m4 ,we value t ab\t :i* we pray ! mo/4 ,we h ne$ ( pray] to help u to att5d fai?fully to ! little ?+s :i* make up ! daily duties ( ! ,*ri/ian life4 ,att5tion to trifles is ! way to complet5ess ( moral "*4 ,! great ,italian sculptor1 ,mi*elangelo1 0 once visit$ by an acqua9tance1 :o rem>k$1 on ent]+ 8 /udio1 ,:y1 y h done no?+ to t figure s9ce ,i 0 "h la/8 ,yes1 0 ! reply1 ,i h s(t5$ ?is expression1 t\*$ (f t projection1 & made o!r improvem5ts4 ,oh6 said ! visitor1 ^! are m]e trifles4 ,true1 answ]$ ! sculptor1 b rememb] t trifles make p]fection1 & p]fection is no trifle4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,x is important to h a l(ty ideal ( ,*ri/ian p]fection con/antly 9 view4 #b4 ,:ile humbl$ by failures we are n to be di%e>t5$4 #c4 ,e>ne/1 p]sev]+ pray] w9s great moral victories4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #aa1 #ab4 ,g5u9e ,religion illu/rat$4 ,i4 ,religion 9 its nature4--,x is a wor?9ess into :i* we are call$ & ) :i* we are inve/$4 ,,ii4 ,religion 9 its s\rce4--,! goodness ( ,god4 #a4 ,all pres5t religi\s views & feel+s are ! effect ( ,div9e grace4 #b4 ,man has no rightful claim to ,div9e grace4 #c4 ,religion has its true s\rce 9 ! good pleasure ( ,god4 ,,iii4 ,religion 9 its pr9ciple4--,fai?4 ,! "w ( fai? ) p[]4 ,! produc+ & su/a9+ pr9ciple ( religion4 ,,iv4 ,religion 9 its end4--#a4 ,! glory ( ! ,r$eem]4 ,t ! "n ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ may be glorifi$ 9 y4 #b4 ,! glory ( ! r$eem$4 ,& ye 9 ,him4 ,v4 ,religion 9 its measure or rule ( disp5sation4--,accord+ to ! grace ( our ,god & ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4--,zeta4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,*ri/ glorifi$ 9 ,8 ,p4--,! bu/ ( ,lu!r 0 %ut out f ! ,walhalla1 or ,g]man ,we/m9/] ,abbey4 ,! p 7 indignant1 b said1 ,:y ne$ we a bu/ :5 he lives 9 our he>ts8 ,& ?us ! ,*ri/ian ev] feels :5 he beholds _m ar\nd him multiply+ pictures & /atues ( ,*ri/1 & he c say1 ,i ne$ !m n1 = ,he is ev] ) me2 ,he lives p]petually 9 my he>t4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,besee* 4 4 4 by ! com+ ( our ,"l4--,! ,engli% read] :o consults ! simil> phrase to besee* by 9 ,rom4 xii4 #a w be :olly a/ray4 ,/4 ,paul begs 8 read]s n to be ?r[n into con/]nation or kept 9 a flutt] ( excitem5t ov] t matt] ( ! ,p>\sia1 or com+4 ,v]4 #b4 ,n soon %ak54--,l a h\se built on s& :5 ! /orm breaks to fury1 or l ! mobile vulgus 9 ,!ssalonica :o 7 only too will+ to foll[ ! lead ( ,jewi% agitators 7,acts xvii4 #ac74 ,9 m9d4--,r4,v4 f y\r m9d4 ,out ( y\r wits expresses ! apo/le's mean+ exactly4 ,!y are to behave l m5 9 :om reason is supreme--n l m5 9 a panic4 ,or be tr\bl$4--,! same ^w 0 us$ 9 report+ our ,"l's c\nsels on ! same subject4 ,be n tr\bl$3 4 4 4 ! end is n yet 7,matt4 xxiv4 #f74 ,by epi/le z f u4--,ei!r by mis9t]pretation ( some?+ ,/4 ,paul _h writt51 or by a =g$ lett] purport+ to h come f him4 ,v]4 #c4 ,let no man deceive4--,r4,v4 beguile or *eat y4 ,a fall+ away4--,lit4 ! apo/asy1 a des]tion f ! army ( ,god2 a recantation ( fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,our ,ma/] =etold t :5 iniquity %all ab\nd ! love ( _m %all be bl[n cool 7,matt4 xxiv4 #ab74 ,t man ( s94--,ano!r read+ is lawlessness4 ,! man 9 :om s9 ga!rs itself up into a head--! la/ product ( s94 ,! son ( p]dition--p> excell5ce1 %>+ ! title ) him :om ,*ri/ s nam$ 7,john xvii4 #ab74 ,abaddon 7,rev4 ix4 #aa7 may claim him z 8 own ultimately4 ,v]4 #d4 ,:o oppose? & exalte? himself4--,! p>ticiple r5d]$ :o oppose? is us$ twice by ,/4 ,luke 9 ! plural z adv]s>ies4 ,s 9 ! s+ul> 7#a ,tim4 v4 #ad74 ,! comp\nd ^w = exalte? himself occurs 7#b ,cor4 xii4 #g71 & is giv5 z exalt$-above-measure4 ,above all t is call$ ,god4--,! %udd] ( horror 9 ^! words rem9ds u h[ a mono!i/ic ,jew mu/ reg>d ! impi\s act4 ,we c und]/& t a ,roman emp]or w\ld reg>d ! ,god ( ,jew or ,*ri/ian z a tutel>y deity2 b ! acme ( pr(anity is rea*$ 9 ?is act ( ,anti*ri/4 ,or t is wor%ipp$4--,r4,v4 m>g91 ,gr4 an object ( wor%ip4 ,! v "n ,seba/os1 ! ,greek r5d]+ ( ! imp]ial title ,augu/us1 to :i* ,dieus 0 add$ at dea? 7signify+ '! "o to be wor%ipp$'71 0 an (f5ce to ! religi\s m9d4 4 4 4 ,lat]1 ,cs> or ,*ri/ 0 ! m>tyr's alt]native 7,f9dlay74 ,%[+ ,himself t ,he is ,god4--,or1 z we w\ld say1 repres5t+ ,himself to be ,god4 ,comp>e ,h]od's acceptance ( ! wor%ip 7,acts xii4 #bb74 ,v]4 #f4 ,:at )holde?4--,r4,v4 t :i* re/ra9e?4 ,a h9t 0 suffici5t1 v]bum sapi5tibus3 m ?an a h9t w\ld h be5 dang]\s 7,ibid474 ,v]4 #g4 ,he :o n[ lette?4--,r4,v4 !re is "o t re/ra9e?4 ,! old ^w = ob/ruct is f\nd 9 ,isa4 xliii4 #ac3 ,i w "w1 & :o %all let 7i4e4 h9d]7 x8 ,:]e !n are we to look 4 4 4 = ! *eck & bridle ( lawlessness8 ,:]e b to law itself8 ,! fabric ( civil law & ! au?ority ( ! magi/rate =m$ a bulw>k & breakwat] aga9/ ! excesses bo? ( autocratic tyranny & ( popul> viol5ce 7,ibid474 ,v]4 #h4 ,& !n %all t ,wick$ be reveal$4--,r4,v4 & !n %all be reveal$ ! lawless "o4 ,outw>d re/ra9t be+ )drawn1 !re is no inw>d pr9ciple to keep him back3 he is lawless4 ,& %all de/roy4--,r4,v4 br+ to n\ght4 ,x is ! same ^w z t :i* describes ! effect ( ! revelation ( ! ,gospel on dea? 9 #b ,tim4 i4 #aj--to r5d] absolutely p[]less4 ,) ! brightness ( ,8 com+4--,r4,v4 by ! manife/ation ( ,8 com+4 ,lit4 by ! epiphany ( ,8 pres5ce4 ,v]4 #i4 ,ev5 ,him1 ^: com+1 etc4--,^! words look back to ! beg9n+ ( v]4 #h4 ,! two com+s--! p>\sia ( ! ,"l ,jesus & t ( ! ,man ( ,lawlessness--are set 9 contra/4 ,! second =ms ! d>k backgr\nd to ! glory ( ! fir/ 7,ibid474 ,p[] & signs & ly+ wond]s4--,simulat+ ! sup]natural evid5ces ( ! ,gospel z ! magicians ( ,egypt ^? ( ,moses4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,deceivabl5ess ( unrighte\sness4--,r4,v4 deceit4 ,! deceit :i* is *>act]i/ic ( unrighte\sness1 or m>ks its me?ods4 ,!y receiv$ n ! love ( ! tru?4--,! s9e qua non = an answ] to ,pilate's "q 7,john xviii4 #ch7 is ?is love ( ! tru?4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,god %all s5d !m /rong delusion4--,r4,v4 ,god s5de? !m a work+ ( error4 ,x is a j1 b m\rnful result1 t reject]s ( ,*ri/'s miracles become believ]s 9 ,satan's1 & t a!ism %\ld be av5g$ by sup]/ition4 ,s x has be5 & w be 7,ibid474 ,"o is rem9d$ ( ! old say+ t ! gods fir/ drive mad ^? :om !y mean to de/roy4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,believ$ n ! tru?1 b _h pleasure 9 unrighte\sness4--,"h aga9 we h ! m5tal rejection ( tru? consequ5t on a lik+ = t :i* tru? condemns4 ,if ! he>t makes ! !ologian1 ! want ( x makes ! infidel4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,we are b\nd to give ?anks4--,! same =m ( expression z 9 *4 i4 #c1 save t "h we is express$ sep>ately & emphatically4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,/& fa/4--,ready = any %ock :i* may come unexpect$ly ?r\gh ! insidi\s me?ods ( ,anti*ri/4 ,hold ! traditions4--,z ( ! apo/le said1 keep a /rong h& on !m4 ,tradition is t :i* is h&$ ov] f "o to ano!r4 ,comp>e #a ,cor4 xi4 #bc4 ,i receiv$ ( ! ,"l 4 4 4 ,i deliv]$ unto y 4 4 4 ,he 0 betray$4 ,"h ! words deliv]$ & betray$ repres5t a do+1 ( :i* ! ^w = tradition is ! act complet$4 ,paul h&$ ov] t :i* 8 ,"l *>g$ him to transmit2 ,judas h&$ ov] ,*ri/ to ! ,jews4 ,v]4 #af4 ,ev]la/+ consolation & good hope4--,consolation1 or com=t1 is m9i/]$ by ! ,p>aclete 7,john xiv4 #af2 ,acts ix4 #ca71 :o abides = ev] ) ^? :o are ,*ri/'s4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a-ab4 ,anti*ri/ ,portray$4 ,v>i\s int]pretations ( ?is rem>kable p>agraph h be5 attempt$4 ,"s mod]n ,g]man critics w\ld dive/ x ( any prophetic significance & treat x z a repres5tation ( ! writ]'s own p]sonal feel+s & =ebod+s4 ,o!rs w\ld re/rict its application to ! de/ruction ( ,j]usalem by ! ,romans1 & to p]sons1 pr9ciples1 & ev5ts t prec$$ t cata/rophe4 ,! commonly receiv$ ,prote/ant int]pretation is to id5tify ! ,man ( ,s9 & 8 do+s ) ! ,papacy2 & !re are c]ta9ly _m po9ts ( t int]pretation t accord v rem>kably ) ! prophecy4 ,b !re are s]i\s objections to all ^! views4 ,we believe ! revelation ( ! ,anti*ri/ "h depict$ is yet future1 ?\gh ! elem5ts ( 8 p[] are n[ 9 prep>ation4 ,f ! :ole passage we ga!r ! foll[+ sugge/ions3-- ,i4 ,t ,anti*ri/ w be embodi$ 9 "s liv+ p]sonality4--,he is call$ t man ( s91 ! son ( p]dition3 t ,wick$--! lawless "o 7v]s4 #c-h74 ,! fa!rs ( ! e>ly ,*ur*1 = at lea/ ?ree c5turies aft] ! apo/olic age1 :ile diff]+ on "s m9or details1 seem$ unanim\s 9 und]/&+ by ! ,man ( ,s91 n a sy/em ( deceit & wick$ness1 or a succession ( individuals at ! head ( su* a sy/em1 b "s "o man1 ! liv+ p]sonal ,anti*ri/1 ! inc>nation ( ,satanic craft & en]gy1 :o %\ld put =? 8 p[] to weak5 & de/roy ! ,*ur*4 #a4 ,he w arrogantly assume ,div9e pr]ogatives4--,:o oppose? & exalte? himself above all t is call$ ,god1 or t is wor%ipp$2 s t he z ,god sitte? 9 ! temple ( ,god1 %[+ himself t he is ,god 7v]4 #d74 ,9 ^! words we note ,anti*ri/'s intrusion into ! special dwell+-place ( ,god1 8 usurp+ session !re1 & 8 blasphem\s & o/5tati\s assumption ( ,div9ity4 ,! wilde/ excesses ( pride & audacity _c exce$ ?is4 #b4 ,8 adv5t w be accompani$ ) rem>kable displays ( ,satanic p[]4--,^: com+ is aft] ! work+ ( ,satan ) all p[] & signs & ly+ wond]s 7v]4 #i74 ,anti*ri/ z ! ma/]piece ( ,satan w be end[$ ) extraord9>y qualities4 ,! devil w tax 8 prodigi\s abilities to ! utmo/ 9 mak+ ?is great adv]s>y ( ! ,*ur* z pot5t = mis*ief z possible4 ,we "k h[ readily ! man ( sci5ce c impose ^u ! ignorant ) 8 exp]im5ts4 ,& h[ easy x is = ,satan1 ) 8 va/ k & res\rces1 to delude ?\s&s ) 8 simulations ( ! miracul\s6 ,! adv5t ( ,anti*ri/ is to be a fi5di% c>icature & audaci\s mock]y ( ! glori\s com+ ( ! ,son ( ,god6 ,,ii4 ,t ,anti*ri/ w "w deplorable mis*ief 9 human s\ls4--#a4 ,he seeks by secret me?ods to promote apo/asy f ! ,*ur* ( ,god4 ,a fall+ away fir/ 7v]4 #c74 ,! my/]y ( iniquity do? already "w 7v]4 #g74 ,"h we detect ! g]ms & prep>ation ( ! anti*ri/ian curse t is to "w su* havoc4 ,! primitive ,*ur* ( apo/olic times 0 n su* a model ( p]fection z we sometimes imag9e4 ,! leav5 ( iniquity1 ( lawlessness1 ! ess5ce ( all s91 0 already work+4 ,obs]ve ! sorr[+ ref]5ces ( ! apo/les to ! _m evils ( ! diff]5t ,*ur*es3 ,tit4 i4 #aa2 #a ,tim4 vi4 #e2 #b ,cor4 xi4 #bf2 ,philem4 #i2 #b ,tim4 i4 #ae2 #a ,john ii4 #ah-bj2 #b ,john #g2 #c ,john #i4 ,passim4 ,! mo/ disa/r\s apo/asies h be5 ! result ( long1 secret endeav\rs4 #b4 ,he begets a dislike to sav+ tru?4--,) all deceivabl5ess ( unrighte\sness 9 !m t p]i%2 because !y receiv$ n ! love ( ! tru? t !y might be save 7v]4 #aj74 ,! tru? 0 reveal$1 its sav+ b5efits 7 (f]$2 !y _h b to accept ! tru? & !y 7 safe4 ,b !y reject$ ! tru?2 !y lov$ x n4 ,_! treatm5t ( ! ,gospel r5d]$ !m m easy victims to ! deceptions ( ,anti*ri/2 fasc9at$ by 8 unrighte\s glam\r1 !y rec$e f ! tru? & *]i% a bitt] ho/ility t[>ds x4 #c4 ,8 victims are ab&on$ to self-delusion & condemnation4--,& = ?is cause ,god %all s5d !m /rong delusion t !y %\ld believe a lie2 t !y all might be damn$--might be judg$ accord+ to _! individual "* & works--:o believ$ n ! tru?1 b _h pleasure 9 unrighte\sness 7v]s4 #aa1 #ab74 ,see "h ! fe>ful consequ5ces ( a hatr$ to & rejection ( ! tru?6 ,! s\l takes delight 9 s9n+--has pleasure 9 unrighte\sness4 ,x is1 !n1 n only ab&on$ to its iniquity1 b its delusions are int5sifi$ s z to embrace ! mo/ palpable falsehoods z tru?4 ,x %all !n be judg$ on its own m]its1 s t ,god %all be ju/ifi$ 9 ,8 speak+ & cle> 9 ,8 judg+4 ,t]rible inde$ is ! fate ( ! victims :o fall "u ! spell ( ,anti*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,t ! com+ ( ,anti*ri/ is = a "t re/ra9$4--,& n[ ye "k :at )holde? t he might be reveal$ 9 8 "t4 4 4 4 ,only he :o n[ lette? w let1 until he be tak5 out ( ! way 7v]s4 #f1 #g74 ,!re is an ext]nal p[] ) an individual at its head :i* holds back ! p[] ( ,anti*ri/ until ! prop] season comes4 ,:at t p[] is is n reveal$2 b ,god c use any p[] = ?is purpose1 until ! ,div9ely appo9t$ "t %all come = ! revelation & ov]?r[ ( ,anti*ri/4 ,,iv4 ,t ,anti*ri/ %all be summ>ily de/roy$4--,:om ! ,"l %all consume ) ! _s ( ,8 m\?--z insects )] on ! m]e approa* ( fire--& %all de/roy ) ! brightness ( ,8 com+ 7v]4 #h7--) ! appe>+ ( ,8 com+1 z x 7 ! fir/ gleam+ dawn ( ,8 adv5t4 ,= a "t ,anti*ri/ %all reign 9 pomp & spl5d\r & delude _m to _! ru92 b at ! com+ ( ! true ,"l ( ! ,*ur* ! great impo/or %all be de?ron$ & utt]ly aboli%$4 ,x is en\gh1 says ,*ryso/om1 t ,he be pres5t1 & all ^! ?+s p]i%4 ,he w /ay ! deception simply by appe>+4 ,v4 ,t ! foll[]s ( ,*ri/ ne$ n be afraid ( los+ any b5efits to be conf]r$ by ,8 second com+4--,n[ we besee* y1 bre?r51 by ! com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & by our ga!r+ toge!r unto ,him1 t ye be n soon %ak5 9 m9d1 or be tr\bl$1 nei!r by _s1 nor by ^w1 nor by lett] z f u1 z t ! day ( ,*ri/ is at h& 7v]s4 #a1 #b7--on h&1 has already come4 ,:5 ,paul wrote ! fir/ epi/le1 ! ,!ssalonians 7 sorr[+ by ! graves ( _! dep>t$ fri5ds1 & ! grief ( nature 0 enhanc$ by ! appreh5sion t _! belov$ ones might suff] loss at ! com+ ( ! ,"l4 ,b n[1 %\ld !y he> t ,he _h come & _h n call$ = !m1 a yet deep]1 m agitat+ motion mu/ seize !m1 le/ !y !mselves _h =feit$ _! %>e 9 ! glory ( ! k+dom4 ,^! words w\ld allay _! fe>s4 ,*ri/ has yet to come1 & be=e t com+ ,anti*ri/ is to arise & reign4 ,wait pati5tly1 lab\r dilig5tly1 & be n h>ass$ ) too great an eag]ness to "k future ev5ts4 ,all ! bless+s ( ,*ri/'s second com+ %all be %>$ by y & by all :o are to be ga!r$ toge!r unto ,him4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,!re are try+ times ahead4 #b4 ,! only safety = ! s\l is to hold fa/ ! tru?4 #c4 ,at ! d>ke/ mom5t ( ! ,*ur*'s trial ! glory ( ,god w appe>4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #a-f4 ,a ,w>n+ aga9/ ,imposition4 ,i4 ,! dang]4--#a4 ,_! fai? 0 imp]ill$4 #b4 ,daily duties 7 int]f]$ )4 ,,ii4 ,signs ( ! com+ end4--#a4 ,by a great apo/asy4 #b4 ,! appe>ance ( ,anti*ri/ z ! man ( s9 & son ( p]dition4 #c4 ,! pr\d pret5sions ( ,anti*ri/4 7#a7 ,oppos+ ,*ri/4 7#b7 ,sub/itut+ error = tru?4 7#c7 ,ov]we5+ self-exaltation4 ,,iii4 ,h9drances to ! spread ( tru? 7v]4 #f7--a4 ,! civil p[]s ( t day4 #b4 ,! ma*9ations ( ,satan at all times4 #c4 ,! unfai?fulness ( ,god's p4 ,v]s4 #a-c4 ,a ,false ,al>m-- ,i4 ,may arise f a misconception ( an important tru?4--,conc]n+ ! com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ & our ga!r+ toge!r unto ,him 7v]4 #a74 ,,ii4 ,is aggravat$ by unw>rantable deceptions4--,let no man deceive y by any means 7v]4 #c74 ,nei!r by _s1 nor by ^w1 nor by lett] z f u1 z t ! day ( ,*ri/ is come 7v]4 #b74 ,,iii4 ,is ! cause ( mu* real suff]+4--,%ak5 9 m9d--tr\bl$ 7v]4 #b7--l a %ip escap$ f its moor+s1 toss$ 9 a roll+ sea4 ,,iv4 ,is allay$ by ! affectionate entreaty ( compet5t tea*]s4--,we besee* y1 bre?r5 7v]4 #a74 ,v]4 #e4 ,memory-- ,i4 ,is freight$ ) treasures ( preci\s tru?4--,i told y ^! ?+s4 ,,ii4 ,associates ! pres5ce & "* ( ! tea*] ) ! tru? taught4--,:5 ,i 0 yet ) y4 ,,iii4 ,is (t5 vividly rem9d$ ( ! value ( its possession4--,rememb] ye n4 ,v]s4 #g-aj4 ,! ,my/]y ( ,iniquity-- ,i4 ,is ! deepe/ & mo/ subtle =m ( error4 ,,ii4 ,is propagat$ ) great cunn+ & p]si/5cy4 ,,iii4 ,is embodi$ 9 a p[]ful & wick$ p]sonality 7v]s4 #g1 #h74 ,,iv4 ,is ,satanic 9 its orig9 & manife/ation 7v]s4 #i1 #aj74 ,v]s4 #aj-ab4 ,! ,de/ructive ,subtlety ( ,s94 ,i4 ,x has manifold me?ods ( deception4--,) all deceivabl5ess ( unrighte\sness 7v]4 #aj74 ,,ii4 ,x incites ! s\l to a hatr$ ( sav+ tru?4--,t receiv$ n ! love ( ! tru? t !y might be sav$ 7v]4 #aj74 ,,iii4 ,x ab&ons its victims to judicial self-deception4--,god %all s5d !m /rong delusion t !y %\ld believe a lie 7v]4 #aa74 ,,iv4 ,x leads to inevitable condemnation4--,t !y all might be damn$ 7v]4 #ab74 ,v4 ,x enc\rages s9 = ! love ( s94--,:o believ$ n ! tru?1 b _h pleasure 9 unrighte\sness 7v]4 #ab74 ,v]s4 #aa1 #ab4 ,/rong ,delusions4 ,i4 ,believ+ a lie z tru?4 ,,ii4 ,s5t z a judgm5t = n believ+ ! tru?4 ,,iii4 ,are br\ght on by ^? :o h pleasure 9 s94 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ac1 #ad4 ,salvation a ,div9e ,act4 ,:5 ! air is ?ick ) anti*ri/ian !ories1 s9c]e inquir]s aft] tru? are p]plex$1 ! grasp ( ! hesitat+ is loos5$1 & ! fidelity ( ! /ronge/ sev]ely te/$4 ,only ^? :o fully yield !mselves up to ! tea*+ & guidance ( ! ,div9e _s are safe4 ,a clev] inv5tor has rec5tly con/ruct$ a firepro( dress1 :i* enables him to walk ab\t unh>m$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! fi]ce/ fire4 ,exp]im5tal godl9ess is a firepro( dress1 & ! s\l clo!d ) ?is is safely gu>d$ f ! fi]y d>ts ( ! wick$ & w pass unsca!d ?r\gh ! fi]ce/ fires ( temptation4 ,we nev] "k :at x is to be really sav$ till we p]sonally exp]i5ce ! sanctify+ p[] ( ! tru?4 ,^! v]ses tea* t salvation is a ,div9e act4 ,i4 ,salvation is an act ( ! ,div9e w4--#a4 ,! ,div9e w is actuat$ by ,div9e love4 ,bre?r5 belov$ ( ! ,"l1 ,god ha? f ! beg9n+ *os5 y to salvation 7v]4 #ac74 ,:5 we exam9e ! s\rces ( salvation1 we f9d !m n 9 ourselves1 b 9 "s p[] outside ( ourselves4 ,we are sav$1 n because we are good1 or bett] ?an o!rs1 or m fav\rably circum/anc$1 b because ,god has *os5 u4 ,& if we ask /ill fur!r h[ x is t ,god %\ld lavi% ! grace ( ,8 salvation on s9ful man1 we are r$uc$1 9 ! f9al analysis1 to ?is answ]3 ,su* is ! ,div9e w--a w sway$ 9 all its mighty pot5tialities by inf9ite love4 ,love1 /rong z dea?2 nay1 /rong]-- ,love mighti] ?an ! grave2 ,broad z ! e>?1 & long] ,?an ocean's wide/ wave4 ,?is is ! love t s\ght u1 ,?is is ! love t b\ght u1 ,?is is ! love t br\ght u1 ,to gladde/ day f sadde/ night1 ,f deepe/ %ame to glory bright1 ,f dep?s ( dea? to life's fair height1 ,f d>kness to ! joy ( light4--,bon>4 #b4 ,! ,div9e w provides ! means ( salvation4--,:]eunto ,he call$ y by our gospel 7v]4 #ad74 ,! ,gospel is ,god's me?od ( salvation1 & x is ?r\gh ?is ,gospel ,he w h all m5 to be sav$1 & to come unto ! k ( ! tru? 7#a ,tim4 iii4 #d74 ,if ! ,gospel 7 b a human exp$i5t1 x w\ld fail2 b1 z x 0 orig9at$ & devis$ 9 ! ,div9e m9d1 s x is back$ & made =ceful by ! op]ation ( ! ,div9e w4 ,,ii4 ,salvation z a ,div9e act is 9 h>mony ) individual fre$om4--#a4 ,salvation implies p]sonal hol9ess4 ,?r\gh sanctification ( ! ,_s 7v]4 #ac74 ,! ,_s sanctifies ! individual s\l1 & ! s\l1 9 ! ex]cise ( its volunt>y p[]1 co-op]at$ ) ! ,_s4 ,! s\l feels ! ne$ ( be+ sanctifi$1 is will+ to be sanctifi$1 e>ne/ly desires to be sanctifi$1 & gives free1 unre/rict$ scope to ! ,_s 9 ,8 sanctify+ "w4 #b4 ,salvation implies p]sonal fai?4--,& belief ( ! tru? 7v]4 #ac74 ,?is clause br+s out di/9ctly t ! sanctification ( ! ,_s is n wr\ght on a passive & unresponsive ag5t4 ,fai? is ! gift ( ,god1 b x is an act ( man4 ,x is a self-giv+2 ! surr5d] ( 8 own fre$om to secure ! l>g] fre$om t salvation conf]s on ! s\l t tru/s4 ,)\t ,god's gift !re w\ld be no fai?1 & )\t man's ex]cise ( t gift !re is no salvation4 ,x is n fai? t saves1 b ! ,*ri/ receiv$ by fai?4 ,ersk9e puts x ?us3 ,z x is n ! lay+ on ! pla/] t heals ! sore1 b ! pla/] itself t is laid on1 s x is n ! fai?1 or receiv+ ( ,*ri/1 b ,*ri/ receiv$ by fai? t saves u4 ,x is n our look+ to ! braz5 s]p5t my/ical1 b ! my/ical braz5 s]p5t look$ unto by fai?--,*ri/ receiv$ by fai?--t saves u4 ,,iii4 ,salvation z a ,div9e act aims at secur+ = ! s\l ! highe/ bless$ness4--,to ! obta9+ ( ! glory ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 7v]4 #ad74 ,! sav$ s\l aspires aft] glory1 b x is glory ( ! l(tie/ type4 ,x is n ! *angeful glory ( worldly magnific5ce4 ,x is n ! glory ( ,paul1 or ( ! greate/ human g5ius4 ,x is ! glory ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:5 ! s\l cat*es a glimpse ( ! spl5d\r ( ?is ,div9e bless$ness1 x c be satisfi$ ) no l[] aims4 ,pa9t & canvas1 said ,gu?rie1 _c give ! hues ( a ra9b[ or ( ! beams ( ! sun4 ,no m c words describe ! ,savi\r's glory4 ,nay1 :at is ! mo/ gl[+ & ec/atic view t ! highe/ fai? ( a s\l1 hov]+ on ! bord]s ( ano!r _w1 ev] obta9$ ( ,*ri/1 comp>$ ) ! reality8 ,x is l ! sun *ang$ by a fro/y fogbank into a dull1 r$ copp] ball--%orn ( ! spl5d\r t no mortal eyes c look ^u4 ,z x is ,*ri/'s glory t we seek1 s x is ,*ri/'s glory we %all %>e4 ,,iv4 ,salvation z a ,div9e act af=ds matt] = unceas+ gratitude4--,b we are b\nd to give ?anks alway to ,god = y 7v]4 #ac74 ,! m]cy ( ,god 9 our salvation is ev] provid+ fruitful !mes = gratitude on e>?3 ! glory ( ,*ri/ z reveal$ 9 heav5 w be ! song ( ev]la/+ ?ankfulness & praise4 ,e add$ trophy ( sav+ p[] augm5ts ! gratitude & joy ( ! fai?ful4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! rejection ( ! tru? is ! rejection ( salvation4 #b4 ,salvation br+s ! highe/ good to man & ! greate/ glory to ,god4 #c4 ,salvation w be ! exhau/less !me ( ! heav5ly song4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ ! ,sanctifi]4 ,i4 ,connect ! ,div9e purpose & ag5cy t ! nature & effect ( ! latt] may be m app>5t4--,to collect a p out ( ! wreck ( human life has be5 ,god's purpose f ! fir/4 ,to sanctify !m is to sep>ate !m to ,god 9 fact & 9 effect4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ is giv5 by ,*ri/ to sev] ! once dead 9 s9s f ! dead ar\nd !m4 ,,ii4 ,! scope ( ?is ag5cy4--,god's "w is p]fect4 ,x has its /ages2 b ! ,holy ,gho/ conducts x f fir/ to la/4 ,sanctification is progressive4 ,! end ( sanctification is salvation4 ,,iii4 ,! ord9>y means ?r\gh :i* ! ,holy ,gho/ op]ates4--,?r\gh belief ( ! tru?1 ! ,gospel4 ,! ,_s sanctifies ?r\gh ! tru?4--,h4 ,t4 ,lumsd54 ,v]4 #ad4 ,! ,glory ( ,sa9?ood-- ,i4 ,is ! object ( ! ,gospel to promote4--,:]eunto ,he ha? call$ y by our gospel4 ,,ii4 ,is a consci\s p]sonal possession4--,to ! obta9+ ( ! glory4 ,,iii4 ,is a %>+ ( ! glory ( ,*ri/4--,( ! glory ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:at ,sa9ts %\ld be4--,9 ! ca!dral ( ,/4 ,m>k1 ,v5ice1 a m>vell\s build+ lu/r\s ) an ,ori5tal spl5d\r beyond description1 !re are pill>s said to h be5 br\ght f ,solomon's temple2 ^! are ( alaba/]1 a sub/ance firm & endurable z granite1 & yet transp>5t1 s t ! light gl[s ?r\gh !m4 ,behold an emblem ( :at all true pill>s ( ! ,*ur* %\ld be--firm 9 _! fai? & transp>5t 9 _! "*2 m5 ( simple m\ld1 ignorant ( tortu\s & deceptive ways1 & yet m5 ( /rong w1 n readily to be l$ aside or b5t f _! uprightness4--,spurgeon4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ae4 ,*ri/ian ,/eadfa/ness4 ,9 all ages ! p ( ,god h be5 assail$ ) ! weapons ( a subtle & plausible philosophy :i* has s\ght to supplant ! simple tru? ( ! ,gospel ) human op9ions4 ,! evil he>t ( man *afes "u ! righte\s re/rictions ( ! tru?1 & 9 its angry & deliri\s opposition has s\ght to rid itself ( ,god & ( all ! laws t b9d x to a life ( ob$i5ce & hol9ess4 ,& :5 x fancies x has succe$$ 9 demoli%+ ! tru?s x hat$ & aga9/ :i* x rebell$1 x is agha/ at ! desolation x has wr\ght & recoils 9 al>m f ! d>k1 horrible gulf to ! br9k ( :i* x has =c$ itself4 ,/rick5 ) bewild]m5t & despair1 man /rives to con/ruct a religion = himself1 & he seeks to sub/itute 8 own wild rav+s = ! tru?s ( ,div9e revelation4 ,x is ! attempt ( a bold1 impi\s infidelity to put error 9 ! place ( tru?1 philosophy 9 ! place ( religion1 human op9ion 9 ! place ( ,god4 ,! exhortation ( ?is v]se is always timely4 ,i4 ,*ri/ian /eadfa/ness is an important & ev]-pres5t duty4--#a4 ,x is necess>y to gr[? & maturity 9 p]sonal piety4 ,trees mu/ gr[ or die4 ,s x is ) piety2 x mu/ gr[ or p]i%4 ,no plant or tree c ?rive t is be+ p]petually pluck$ up & transplant$2 nor c ! s\l prosp] unless x is /eadfa/ly root$ 9 ! soil ( tru?4 ,d>w9 describes a m>9e plant--! ,macrocy/is pyrif]a--t rises two hundr$ feet f ! dep?s ( ! ,we/]n ,ocean & floats = _m fa?oms on ! surface1 un9jur$ among ! waves & break]s1 :i* no masses ( rock1 h[ev] h>d1 c long )/&4 ,x ma9ta9s its /r5g? by cl++ t5aci\sly to ! rocks f> d[n bel[ ! surface ( ! sea4 ,s p]sonal piety gr[s & fl\ri%es by ma9ta9+ a firm hold ( ! ,rock ( ,ages4 #b4 ,x is necess>y 9 be>+ witness = ,*ri/4--,! value ( a ligh?\se or a l&m>k to ! m>9] is1 t he c rely on always f9d+ x 9 ! same place4 ,& ! value ( a ,*ri/ian te/imony is t x is n erratic & *angeful1 b /able & reliable3 x hesitates n to witness = ,*ri/ 9 any place4 ,fifty ye>s ago at a d9n]-p>ty 9 ! we/ end ( ,london1 ! conv]sation 0 di%on\r+ to ,*ri/4 ,"o gue/ 0 sil5t1 & pres5tly ask$ t ! bell might be rung4 ,on ! appe>ance ( ! s]vant he ord]$ 8 c>riage1 & ) poli%$ c\rtesy apologis$ to 8 ho/ = 8 en=c$ dep>ture1 say+1 = ,i am /ill a ,*ri/ian4 ,?is g5tleman 0 ! late ,sir ,rob]t ,peel4 #c4 ,x is a /imulat+ example to ! weak & falt]+4--,!re are timid1 feeble foll[]s ( ,*ri/ :o1 until !y become well gr\nd$1 lean on o!rs2 & if _! exempl>s vacillate & *ange1 s d !y4 ,few h ! c\rage to break away f a p]nici\s example4 ,:5 travell+ on ! ,cont95t1 ,dr4 ,duff made ! acqua9tance ( ,c>d9al ,wiseman1 & = "s "t travell$ ) him2 b :5 at ,antw]p he saw ! c>d9al pro/rate himself be=e ! ,virg91 he c\rte\sly b firmly bade him good-bye4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ian /eadfa/ness is %[n 9 an unfl9*+ ma9t5ance ( apo/olic doctr9e4--,hold ! traditions :i* ye h be5 taught1 :e!r by ^w1 or our epi/le4 ,^! traditions 7 ! doctr9es prea*$ by ! apo/les4 ,= "s ye>s aft] ! asc5sion ( ,*ri/1 !re 0 no writt5 ,gospel or epi/le4 ,! tru? 0 taught orally by ^? :o 7 liv+ witnesses ( ! facts on :i* ! doctr9es--or traditions--7 bas$4 #a4 ,apo/olic doctr9e mu/ be cle>ly appreh5d$4--,x mu/ !re=e be dilig5tly /udi$1 & ! tru? sift$ f ! mass ( errors ) :i* false tea*]s surr\nd x4 ,:at is n intellig5tly compreh5d$ _c be firmly held4 #b4 ,apo/olic doctr9e mu/ be e>ne/ly embrac$4--,n simply discuss$1 n simply admir$ & prais$1 b pray]fully & cordially accept$--tak5 9 z spiritual food1 & sy/ematically f$ ^u to give /r5g? & /am9a to ! s\l4 #c4 ,apo/olic doctr9e mu/ be firmly held & /\tly def5d$ aga9/ all errors4--,hold ! traditions4 ,believe !m :5 tempt$ to disbelieve2 def5d !m :5 assail$ by ! enemy4 ,a brave ,a!nian1 :o wr\ght de$s ( val\r 9 ! battle ( ,m>a?on1 seiz$ ) 8 "r h& a /r&$ galley fill$ ) ,p]sians4 ,:5 8 "r h& 0 cut (f1 he seiz$ ! boat ) 8 left1 & :5 t 0 smitt51 he held on ) 8 tee? till he di$4 ,! grasp ( tru? by a ,*ri/ian believ] %\ld n be less t5aci\s ?an ! dogg$ h]oism ( a hea!n w>rior4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ian /eadfa/ness is emphatically en=c$4--,!re=e1 bre?r51 /& fa/4 ,?\gh misund]/ood & misrepres5t$1 ?\gh savagely oppos$ by ! enemies ( ! tru?1 /& fa/4 ,z ! w+s ( ! bird are /r5g!n$ by ! resi/ance ( ! atmosph]e 9 :i* x floats1 s y\r graces w be /r5g!n$ by ! opposition ) :i* y resolutely cont5d4 ,9 ord] t y\r own p]sonal piety may be matur$1 t y\r witness+ = ,*ri/ may be unmi/akable1 & t y\r example may be a /imulat+ enc\ragem5t to o!rs1 /& fa/1 & hold ! traditions :i* ye h be5 taught4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! un/able are ! prey ( e pass+ temptation4 #b4 ,! ,^w ( ,god is ! unfail+ s\rce ( moral /r5g?4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #af1 #ag4 ,pray] an ,expression ( ,m9i/]ial ,anxiety4 ,! apo/le _h w>n$ ! ,!ssalonians ( ! errors t 7 becom+ rife among !m4 ,inde$1 ! exi/5ce ( ^! errors1 & ! grave injury !y ?reat5$ to ! fai? ( ! new conv]ts1 prompt$ him to write ^! epi/les--! fir/ 9 a s]ies ( magnific5t apo/olic polemics4 ,! apo/le knew t if ! simplicity ( ! ,gospel 0 vitiat$ at ! beg9n+ ( its _w-wide mission1 unspeakable disa/] w\ld ensue1 z ! *eck]$ hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* 9 ! e>ly c5turies unhappily prov$4 ,h5ce 8 anxiety1 n only to cle>ly /ate1 b ) all 8 res\rces ( logic & p]suasion1 resolutely to def5d ! c>d9al pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel4 ,he n only argues b prays4 ,^! v]ses tea* t pray] is ! expression ( m9i/]ial anxiety4 ,i4 ,x recognises ! ne$ ( spiritual consolation4--,n[ our ,"l 4 4 4 com=t y\r he>ts 7v]s4 #af1 #ag74 ,y h sorr[$ ov] ! loss ( fri5ds & h>ass$ y\rselves z to _! condition 9 ano!r _w4 ,i h po9t$ out to y t y\r fe>s 7 gr\ndless 7#a ,!ss4 iv4 #ac-ah74 ,n[1 ,i comm5d y ,god z ! ,s\rce & ,giv] ( all consolation & pray t ,he may specially com=t y4 ,x is ,god's pres5ce1 says ,burr\ghs1 t con/itutes ! sa9t's morn+4 ,z ! />s may imp>t "s light1 & yet ! brightness ( all comb9$ _c =m ! light ( day1 b :5 ! sun appe>s !re is day =?)1 s ,god may make "s com=t arise to a s\l f second>y & inf]ior means2 b x is ,he ,himself alone :o1 by ! %9+ ( ,8 face & ! smiles ( ,8 c\nt5ance1 causes morn+4 ,a com=t t is made up ( our fancies is l a spid]'s web t is weav$ out ( its b[els & is gone & swept away ) ! turn ( a besom4 ,,ii4 ,x recognises ! p]ils t beset ! pa? ( ob$i5ce4--,& e/abli% y 9 e good ^w & "w 7v]4 #ag7--or1 accord+ to ! ,revis$ ,v]sion1 e good "w & ^w4 ,"w is bett] ?an spee*1 de$s m eloqu5t ?an words1 ?\gh bo? are necess>y4 ,! be/ safegu>d aga9/ temptation is to be employ$4 ,! busy man is tempt$ by "o devil1 ! idle man by a ?\s&4 ,! =ce ( gunp[d] is n kn[n till "s sp>k falls on x2 s ! mo/ placid natures d n reveal ! evil t is 9 !m till !y are assail$ by "s fi]ce & sudd5 temptation4 ,excell5ce 9 any?+ c only be rea*$ by h>d "w2 s /ability 9 grace is atta9$ only by be+ dilig5tly engag$ 9 ,god's s]vice4 ,/eadfa/ness is n dull quiesc5ce3 x is self-absorb+ activity4 ,if y w\ld be /rong1 y mu/ "w4 ,,iii4 ,x recognises ! ,div9e s\rce ( all spiritual help4--#a4 ,t ?is help is ! outcome ( ,div9e love4 ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ,himself & ,god ev5 our ,fa!r1 :i* ha? lov$ u 7v]4 #af74 ,god helps because ,he loves4 ,8 love evokes ! be/ & noble/ 9 u1 z ! ma/]-musician br+s out melodies f an in/rum5t t inf]ior play]s h fail$ to produce4 ,love is a passion ,:i* k9dles hon\r into noble/ acts4 ,o let ,?y love con/ra9 u ,to give our he>ts to ,!e2 ,let no?+ h5ce=? pa9 u ,b t :i* pa9e? ,!e4 ,our joy1 our "o endeav\r1 ,?r\gh suff]+1 conflict1 %ame1 ,to s]ve ,!e1 graci\s ,savi\r1 ,& magnify ,?y "n4 #b4 ,t ?is help meets e possible exig5cy ( ! ,*ri/ian life4--,& ha? giv5 u ev]la/+ consolation & good hope ?r\gh grace 7v]4 #af74 ,! consolation ref]s to ev]y?+ 9 ! pres5t1 ! good hope to ev]y?+ 9 ! future4 ,! consolation is con/ant1 ev]la/+1 z fl[+ f inexhau/ible s\rces1 & is ev] available 9 all ! *anges & ne$s ( life2 & ! hope turns our fe>s into confid5ce & our sorr[s into joy4 ,:5 ! frail b>ques ( ! ,portuguese w5t sail+ s\?1 !y f\nd ! sea s /ormy at ! s\!rn po9t ( ,africa t !y nam$ x ! ,cape ( ,/orms2 b aft] x _h be5 well r\nd$ by bold] navigators1 !y nam$ x ! ,cape ( ,good ,hope4 ,s1 by ! ,div9e help af=d$ u1 _m a r\gh cape ( /orms has be5 trans=m$ into a cape ( good hope4 ,all spiritual help is giv5 ?r\gh grace--! free1 unm]it$ fav\r ( ,god--& is !re=e a fitt+ subject ( pray]4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,e m9i/] %\ld be emphatically a man ( pray]4 #b4 ,pray] = o!rs has a reflex b5efit on ! suppliant4 #c4 ,an anxi\s _s f9ds relief & com=t 9 pray]4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #af1 #ag4 ,/4 ,paul's ,pray] = ! ,!ssalonians4 ,i4 ,! objects ! apo/le address$4--#a4 ,god1 ev5 our ,fa!r4 #b4 ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,! gifts ! apo/le ackn[l$g$4--#a4 ,! manife/ation ( ,div9e love4 #b4 ,! communication ( sav+ grace4 #c4 ,! be/[m5t ( ,*ri/ian hope4 ,,iii4 ,! bless+s ! apo/le reque/$4--#a4 ,increas+ felicity 9 ! ,"l4 #b4 ,p]sev]+ /ability 9 ! tru?4--,eta4 ,v]4 #af4 ,a ,good ,hope ?r\gh ,grace4 ,i4 ,! grace ( hope4--#a4 ,ref]s to ! resurrection ( ! body4 #b4 ,to et]nal life to be enjoy$ by bo? s\l & body4 #c4 ,pre-requisites ( ?is hope4--,conviction ( s94 ,an exp]im5tal acqua9tance ) ! ,gospel4 ,,ii4 ,! excell5cy ( ?is hope4--,a good hope4 #a4 ,9 opposition to ! hopes ( worldly m54 #b4 ,x is a lively hope4 #c4 ,! object ( x is an inf9ite & et]nal good4 #d4 ,x has a good f\ndation4 #e4 ,x produces good effects4 ,,iii4 ,! s\rce ( ?is hope4--,?r\gh grace4 #a4 ,man is ! subject ( inf9ite dem]it4 #b4 ,*ri/ alone possesses inf9ite m]it4 #c4 ,! ,scripture w>ns aga9/ all self-dep5d5ce4--,helps = ! ,pulpit4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,critical ,,& ,,explanatory ,,notes4 ,v]4 #a4 ,h free c\rse & be glorifi$4--,probably ,/4 ,paul took ?is image f ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,9 ,ps4 cxlvii4 #ae ! ^w ( ! ,"l is said to run v swiftly4 ,v]4 #b4 ,unreasonable & wick$ m54--,! ^w = unreasonable only occurs twice besides 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t3 once1 ! malefactor on ! cross says1 ,?is man has done no?+ amiss1 or out ( place2 & aga9 ! b>b>ians beheld no?+ amiss come to ,paul :5 ! vip] _h fa%ion$ on 8 h&4 ,! ?ief is a good comm5tator "h4 ,m5 :o by _! vag>ies hold ev5 _! fri5ds 9 pa9ful susp5se1 & especially su* z are indiff]5t to morality1 seem to be meant4 ,v]4 #c4 ,& keep y f evil4--,keep "h is a milit>y ^w rem9d+ ( ! psalmi/'s "n = ,god--,%ield4 ,! ,revis]s add "o aft] evil1 z 9 ! ,"l's ,pray]4 ,v]4 #e4 ,direct y\r he>ts4--,! same ^w = direct aga9 occurs only 9 #a ,!ss4 iii4 #aa & ,luke i4 #gi4 ,a simil> phrase 9 ! ,,lxx4 ( #a ,*ron4 xxix4 #ah 7,r4,v4 prep>e74 ,into ! pati5t wait+ = ,*ri/4--,a4,v4 m>g9 & ,r4,v4 text1 into ! pati5ce ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,!ssalonians 7 eag]ly await+ ,8 return3 let !m wait = x 9 ,8 pati5t _s 7,f9dlay74 ,v]4 #f4 ,walke? disord]ly4--,fall+ out ( ! ranks & des]tion ( ! po/ ( duty are grave faults1 :i* if ! esprit de corps does n prev5t x mu/ be puni%$ by treat+ ! default] z "o :o has discr$it$ 8 comrades 9 arms4 ,v]4 #g4 ,we behav$ n ourselves disord]ly among y4--,we nev] liv$ an undiscipl9$ life among y4 ,m5 w be> ! %>p rebukes ( a m>t9et1 ev5 :5 !y obs]ve t he is z mu* "u discipl9e z he w\ld h ! y\nge/ recruit1 z ! lives ( m5 l ,havelock & ,gordon te/ify4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,if any w\ld n "w1 nei!r %\ld he eat4--,a /]n1 b necess>y & m]ciful rule1 ! neglect ( :i* makes *>ity demoralis+ 7,ibid474 ,x is p>asitism :i* is condemn$4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,work+ n at all1 b are busybodies4--,n work+1 b work+ r\nd p1 z we might repres5t ,/4 ,paul's play on ! words4 ,_! only bus9ess is to be busybodies4 ,v]4 #ac4 ,be n we>y 9 well-do+4--,su* bad behavi\r "u cov] ( ! ,*ri/ian "n is abhorr5t to ,/4 ,paul4 ,! lovel9ess ( p]fect de$s mu/ be wor?ily su/a9$4 ,well-do+ "h po9ts to t :i* is admirable 9 conduct r ?an t :i* is b5efic5t4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,h no company ) him4--,! diff]5ce betwe5 ?is treatm5t ( a del9qu5t & excommunication may be m 9 idea ?an fact4 ,he w\ld feel himself taboo$ 9 ei!r case4 ,b ?is agrees bett] ) ! notion ( ,*ri/ians z be+ sep>at$4 ,come out f among !m4 ,cf4 ,tit4 ii4 #aj4 ,t he may be a%am$4--,n1 ( c\rse1 t he may become a laugh+-/ock1 b t1 feel+ aba%$1 he may quickly put himself "r ) ! community4 ,v]4 #ae4 ,yet c\nt him n z an enemy4--,:5 ,*ri/ says ! imp5it5t bro!r is to be reg>d$ z a ,g5tile1 ,he gives no sanction to ! way 9 :i* ! ,jew too (t5 reg>d$ ! ,g5tile4 ,admoni% him z a bro!r4--,:o1 ?\gh 9 error1 has n sacrific$ 8 claim to g5tle treatm5t & consid]ation4 ,v]4 #af4 ,n[ ! ,"l ( peace ,himself give y peace always4--,! ,*ur* at ,!ssalonica _h be5 pass+ ?r\gh /ormy wat]s4 ,! apo/le prays t ,god may give !m to-- ,feel ,8 halcyon re/ )9 ,calm+ ! /orms ( dread & s94 ,v]4 #ag4 ,! salutation 4 4 4 ! tok54--,z ?\gh he said1 ,?is t ,i am ab\t to write is my sign-manual4 ,v]4 #ah4 ,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y all4--,:atev] ,/4 ,paul's h&writ+ may h be51 x c\ld n well be m *>act]i/ic ?an ?is ^w grace1 z c]ta9ly he c\ld n h *os5 a m beautiful ^w to engrave on 8 seal4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #a1 #b4 ,pray] = ,m9i/]s4 ,pray] %\ld n be all on "o side4 ,x is a mutual obligation & privilege4 ,! ,!ssalonians are rem9d$ h[ (t5 !y 7 ! subject ( anxi\s pray]1 & !y are n[ ask$ to rememb] _! own m9i/]s at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,mutual pray] int5sifies mutual sympa?y & affection & deep5s ! int]e/ ( bo? p>ties 9 promot+ ! success ( ! ,gospel4 ,note3-- ,i4 ,t pray] = m9i/]s is apo/olically enjo9$4--,bre?r51 pray = u 7v]4 #a74 ,true pray] is spontane\s4 ,x does n wait to be =mally au?oris$4 ,a lov+ he>t loves to pray4 ,nev]!less1 !re are lagg>ds 9 ?is duty1 & !y may be prompt$ to ! ex]cise by employ+ all ! weight ( apo/olic au?ority & example4 ,if apo/les felt ! ne$ ( pray]1 h[ mu* m %\ld we6 ,m9i/]s are b m52 b by ! use ( ! ^w bre?r5 ! writ] indicates t m9i/]s & p h common privileges1 common wants1 & common dang]s4 ,! m9i/]ial (fice has also its special responsibilities & p]ils1 & no?+ helps m vitally ! effici5t dis*>ge ( its duties ?an ! con/ant pray]s ( an appreciative & devot$ p4 ,,ii4 ,t pray] = m9i/]s %\ld h special ref]5ce to ! success ( ! ,gospel4--#a4 ,! ,gospel is ,div9e4 ,! ^w ( ! ,"l 7v]4 #a74 ,! ,gospel is a message to man1 b x is m ?an a human message4 ,x is ! voice ( ,god speak+ to man ?r\gh man4 ,if x _h be5 simply ( human orig91 x w\ld h be5 =gott5 & sup]s$$ by ! *ang+ !ories ev] teem+ f ! f]tile bra9 ( man4 ,e human in/itution is liable to be supplant$ by ano!r4 ,!re is no?+ p]man5t 9 philosophy1 gov]nm5t1 or morals t is n bas$ on et]nal tru?4 ,! ,gospel is abid+1 because x re/s on un*ang+ tru?4 ,x is ! ^w ( ! ,"l4 #b4 ,! spread ( ! ,gospel is beset ) difficulties4--,t ! ^w ( ! ,"l may h free c\rse 7v]4 #a74 ,! pione]s ( ! ,gospel 9 ,!ssalonica _h to cont5d ) ! malignant hatr$ ( ! unbeliev+ ,jews1 ) ! s$uctive !ories ( ! ,grecian philosophy1 & ) ! jeal\s opposition ( ! ,roman p[]4 ,all h9drances to ! ,gospel h a common root 9 ! depravity ( ! human he>t--h5ce ! difficulties occasion$ by ! inconsi/5cies ( half-he>t$ pr(essors1 ! p>alys+ influ5ce ( scepticism1 & ! viol5ce ( ext]nal p]secution4 ,! *ief difficulty is spiritual1 & ! weapon to cont5d aga9/ x mu/ be spiritual--! weapon ( all-pray]4 ,savon>ola once said1 ,if !re be no enemy1 no fight2 if no fight1 no victory2 if no victory1 no cr[n4 ,we are to pray t ! ,gospel may h free c\rse--may run1 n simply creep1 or loit] halt+ly on ! way1 b spe$ along z a swift-foot$ mess5g]4 ,take c\rage f ?y cause3 ?\ fighte/ = ?y ,god1 & aga9/ ,8 enemy4 ,is ?y enemy too pot5t8 fe> n4 ,art ?\ besieg$8 fa9t n4 ,art ?\ r\t$8 fly n4 ,call aid1 & ?\ %alt be /r5g!n$2 petition1 & ?\ %alt be reliev$2 pray1 & ?\ %alt be recruit$4 #c4 ,! glory ( ! ,gospel is to *ange m5's he>ts & ennoble m5's lives4--,& be glorifi$1 ev5 z x is ) y 7v]4 #a74 ,y ,!ssalonians1 not)/&+ y\r imp]fect views & defective conduct1 are samples ( :at ! ,gospel c d 9 *ang+ ! he>t & giv+ a l(ty purpose to ! life4 ,pray t its triumph may be m complete 9 y1 & t its uplift+ influ5ce may be realis$ by o!rs4 ,t :i* ,plato 0 unable to effect1 says ,pascal1 ev5 9 ! case ( a few select & le>n$ p]sons1 a secret p[]1 by ! help only ( a few words1 is n[ wr\ght ^u ?\s&s ( un$ucat$ m54 ,,iii4 ,t pray] = m9i/]s %\ld be (f]$ t _! lives may be pres]v$ f ! viol5ce ( cruel & unbeliev+ enemies4--,& t ye may be deliv]$ f unreasonable & wick$ m53 = all m5 h n fai? 7v]4 #b74 ,n all h fai?1 ev5 among ^? :o pr(ess to h x1 & x is c]ta9ly true ( all ^? :o sc\t & reject ! ,gospel4 ,! unbeliev+ are p]v]se & wick$1 & x is f ?is class t ! m9i/] is met by ! mo/ unreasonable & malici\s opposition4 ,p]haps ! mo/ dang]\s foes ) :i* a m9i/] has to cont5d are ^? :o make "s pr(ession ( religion1 b 9 he>t & practice d5y x4 ,m5 w write = religion1 fight = x1 die = x--any?+ b live = x4 ,! m9i/]1 gird$ ) ! pray]s ( 8 p1 is scre5$ f ! plots & attacks ( ! wick$4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! success ( ! ,gospel is a signal demon/ration ( its ,div9e au?or%ip4 #b4 ,m9i/]s ( ! ,gospel h ne$ ( sympa?y & help 9 _! "w4 #c4 ,! gr&e/ spiritual results are br\ght ab\t by pray]4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #a4 ,! ,m9i/]ial ,reque/4 ,i4 ,! reque/ pres5t$4--#a4 ,t ! p[] ( religion may be em95tly exp]i5c$ 9 our own s\ls4 #b4 ,t we may be pres]v$ f ! (ficial dang]s to :i* we are expos$4 #c4 ,t we may be able m9i/]s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 #d4 ,t prud5ce & fidelity may di/+ui% our lab\rs4 ,,ii4 ,! gr\nds on :i* x re/s4--#a4 ,x re/s on ! mutual connection :i* subsi/s betwe5 m9i/]s & p4 #b4 ,on ! law ( love4 #c4 ,on its advantage to y\rselves4 #d4 ,on ! preval5cy ( f]v5t pray]4 #e4 ,on its connection ) ! salvation ( s\ls4--,sket*es4 ,v]4 #b4 ,unbelief-- ,i4 ,ab&ons ! guide ( reason4 ,,ii4 ,leads to a vici\s life & causes tr\ble to o!rs4 ,,iii4 ,we %\ld pray to be deliv]$ f its evil results4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #c1 #d4 ,! ,fai?fulness ( ,god4 ,f ! want ( fai? 9 man1 ref]r$ to 9 ! prec$+ v]se1 ! writ]1 z if to %[ ! contra/1 naturally glides into ! subject ( ! ,div9e fai?fulness4 ,unbelief may ab\nd1 b ,god c be reli$ on2 man may be fickle & unreasonable1 b ! fidelity ( ,god is inviolate4 ,i4 ,! fai?fulness ( ,god is a fact e/abli%$ by abundant te/imonies4--,b ! ,"l is fai?ful 7v]4 #c74 ,he is fai?ful to ,8 own nature4 ,he _c d5y ,himself4 ,he is fai?ful to ,8 purpose1 to ,8 ,^w1 to e promise1 & e ?reat5+ too4 ,! :ole hi/ory ( ,god's deal+s ) ! ,jewi% p is a sugge/ive & impressive comm5t>y on ,8 inflexible fai?fulness4 ,! fact t ! ,*ur* ( ,god exi/s to-day1 not)/&+ defection )9 & p]secution )\t1 is an unansw]able te/imony to ,8 fidelity4 ,y may be fa9t & we>y1 b my ,god _c4 ,i may fluctuate & alt] z to my frames & feel+s2 b my ,r$eem] is un*angeably ! same4 ,i might utt]ly fail & come to no?+1 if left to myself4 ,b ,i _c be s left to myself4 ,he is ri* to relieve & succ\r me 9 all my wants4 ,he is fai?ful to p]=m & p]fect all ,8 promises 7,ambrose ,s]le74 ,,ii4 ,! fai?fulness ( ,god is practically manife/$ 9 e/abli%+ ,8 p 9 all good & 9 keep+ !m safe f all evil4--,:o %all /abli% y & keep y f evil 7v]4 #c74 ,! p ( ,god d n p]petuate !mselves4 ,he p]petuates4 ,8 fai?ful gu>dian%ip gives p]si/5cy to ,8 p1 s t 9 e age & 9 ! d>ke/ times !re has be5 a bright succession ( liv+ witnesses ( ,8 un*ang+ "*4 ,he pres]ves !m1 n because ( any inh]5t grace or self-des]v+1 b because ,he is fai?ful4 ,janet1 said a ,scotti% m9i/] to a ,*ri/ian woman ( great fai?1 :om he 0 visit+1 suppose1 aft] all1 ,god 7 to let y drop into hell6 ,ev5 z ,he w1 0 h] reply2 b if ,he does1 ,he w lose mair ?an ,i'll d4 ,a s+le flaw 9 ! ,div9e fidelity w\ld %att] ! fai? ( ! univ]se4 ,,iii4 ,! fai?fulness ( ,god inspires confid5ce 9 ! fidelity ( ! ob$i5t4--,& we h confid5ce 9 ! ,"l t\*+ y t ye bo? d1 & w d ! ?+s :i* we comm& y 7v]4 #d74 ,because ,god is fai?ful1 we "k t y c be kept fai?ful1 if y are will+ & seek+ to be s kept4 ,moreov]1 y w assur$ly be kept fai?ful1 :ile y obs]ve 9 ! future1 z y h done 9 ! pa/1 ! ?+s :i* we comm& y1 & 9 comm&+ :i* we h ! ,div9e au?ority4 ,consid] ^! ?+s1 let !m s9k into y\r he>ts2 !n act accord+ly4 ,let ob$i5ce foll[ conviction1 & we h no fe> ab\t ! result4 ,von ,moltke1 ! great ,g]man /rategi/ & g5]al1 *ose = 8 motto1 ,er/ wag51 dann wag51--,fir/ weigh1 !n v5ture2 & x 0 to ?is he ow$ 8 great victories & successes4 ,sl[1 cauti\s1 c>eful 9 plann+1 b bold1 d>+1 ev5 seem+ly reckless 9 execution1 ! mom5t 8 resolve 0 made4 ,v[s ?us rip5 into de$s1 decision mu/ g on to p]=mance4 ,! f9al p]sev]ance ( ! sa9t dep5ds on ! ,div9e p]sev]ance2 8 fai?fulness on ! ,div9e fai?fulness4 ,if we _h no liv+ ,savi\r to pilot our %ip1 no promise on :i* to rely1 we might h cause to fe>4 ,! ,div9e fai?fulness is unque/ionable2 our fai?fulness is ma9ta9$ only by ob$i5ce4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! fai?fulness ( ,god is ! gu>antee ( ! believ]'s safety4 #b4 ,! fai?fulness ( ,god %\ld enc\rage ! ex]cise ( implicit fai? 9 ,him4 #c4 ,! fai?fulness ( ,god dem&s undeviat+ ob$i5ce to ,8 laws4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #c4 ,! ,div9e ,fai?fulness-- ,i4 ,an incontrov]tible fact4 ,,ii4 ,a gu>antee ( p]sonal e/abli%m5t 9 ! tru?4 ,,iii4 ,an invuln]able protection f evil & all its works4 ,v]4 #d4 ,*ri/ian ,ob$i5ce-- ,i4 ,is a volunt>y & con/ant activity4 ,,ii4 ,is bas$ on well-und]/ood & au?oritative precepts4 ,,iii4 ,is ! pa?way ( bless+4 ,,iv4 ,inspires confid5ce 9 o!rs4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #e4 ,div9e ,love & ,pati5ce4 ,aga91 ! apo/le is on 8 knees4 ,h[ beautifully ! habitual dev\tness ( ! apo/le's _s comes out 9 ! side-lights ?r[n f passages 9 8 writ+s l ?is v]se6 ,he lives & brea!s 9 ! electric atmosph]e ( pray]4 ,all ! "t he is reason+1 exp\nd+1 w>n+1 & p]suad+ he is also pray+4 ,pray] is a p[]ful aid to ! prea*]4 ,x keeps 8 s\l 9 sympa?y ) ! realm ( spiritual realities1 gives him cle>] insight into tru?1 & int5sifies 8 exp]i5ce ( ! ,div9e4 ,we le>n f ?is v]se3-- ,i4 ,t ,div9e love & pati5ce are conspicu\s elem5ts 9 man's r$emption4--,! love ( ,god & ! pati5t wait+ = ,*ri/--! pati5ce ( ,*ri/ 7,r4,v474 ,! love ( ,god devis$ & ! pati5ce ( ,*ri/ c>ri$ out ! great plan ( human salvation4 ,! ,gospel is a gr& revelation ( ! ,div9e love & pati5ce 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 & ! hi/ory ( ! ,gospel 9 its _w-wide progress is a _m-sid$ illu/ration ( ^! two conspicu\s virtues 9 ! ,div9e "* & op]ations4 ,aft] ! la/ ,fr5* w>1 ! ,roman ,ca?olic ,ar*bi%op ( ,p>is 0 imprison$4 ,8 cell _h a w9d[ %ap$ l a cross1 & ) a p5cil he wrote ^u ! arms ( ! cross t !y d5ot$ ! height1 l5g?1 bread?1 & dep? ( ,god's love4 ,t man knew some?+ ( ! love ( ,god4 ,! pati5ce ( ,*ri/ 9 suff]+ = mank9d 0 su/a9$ & sublimat$ by ! love ( ,god1 & 0 an object-lesson to ! _w1 tea*+1 9 a way t appeal$ to ! mo/ call\s1 ! p[] & univ]sality ( t love4 ,,ii4 ,t ,div9e love & pati5ce are ! di/+ui%$ privilege ( human exp]i5ce4--,direct y\r he>ts into ! love ( ,god & pati5ce ( ,*ri/4 ,! love we are to enjoy is no m]e human passion1 fickle & evanesc5t2 ! pati5ce1 no m]e grim /oical endurance4 ,we are admitt$ into ! sacr$ adoption ( ! ,div9e my/]ies2 we %>e 9 _! spiritual ec/asy & unruffl$ calm1 ! v love & pati5ce ( ,god6 ,! ,div9e 9 u becomes m gr[+ly evid5t to ourselves & to o!rs4 ,love gives /ay+-p[] to & tea*es u h[ to suff] )\t murmur+1 to endure )\t retaliat+4 ,sire1 said ,beza 9 8 reply to ! k+ ( ,nav>re1 x belongs to ,god's ,*ur* r to suff] bl[s ?an to /rike !m2 b let x be y\r pleasure to rememb] t ! ,*ur* is an anvil :i* has worn out _m a hamm]4 ,) "t & pati5ce ! mulb]ry leaf becomes sat94 ,,iii4 ,t ,div9e love & pati5ce are m fully enjoy$ by ! s\l t prays4--,& ! ,"l direct y\r he>ts4 ,! pray]ful apo/le _h realis$ ! bless$ness ( a p]sonal p>ticipation 9 ! love & pati5ce ( ,god4 ,b = ! love ( ,god he w\ld nev] h v5tur$ ^u 8 evangeli/ic mission1 & b = ! pati5ce ( ,*ri/ he w\ld n h cont9u$ 9 x4 ,n[ he prays t ! he>ts ( ! ,!ssalonians may enjoy ! same grace or be set 9 ! direct way ( atta9+ x4 ,x is ( vital consequ5ce t ! curr5t ( ! he>t's outgo+s %\ld be set 9 ! "r direction4 ,?is brief petition %[s :at we ought to ask = ourselves4 ,! be/ way to secure a l>g] degree ( love & pati5ce is to ard5tly pray = !m4 ,:at grace1 ,o ,"l1 & beauty %one ,ar\nd ,?y /eps bel[6 ,:at pati5t love 0 se5 9 all ,?y life & dea? ( woe6 ,oh6 give u he>ts to love l ,!e-- ,l ,!e1 ,o ,"l1 to grieve ,f> m = o!rs' s9s1 ?an all ,! wrongs t we receive4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian life is a sublime p>ticipation 9 ! nature ( ,god4 #b4 ,love & pati5ce reveal ! ,god-l "*4 #c4 ,pray] is at its be/ :5 engag$ ) ! l(tie/ !mes4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,v]4 #e4 ,wait+ = ! ,second ,adv5t4 ,i4 ,! love ( ,god a prep>ation = ! ,r$eem]'s com+4--#a4 ,! love ( ,god is ! love ( goodness4 #b4 ,! love ( ,god is ! love ( man exp&$ & purifi$4 ,! love ( man exp&$ into ! love ( ,him1 ( :om all t we h se5 ( g5tle & lovely1 ( true & t5d]1 ( hon\rable & bright 9 human "*1 are b ! %ad[s & ! brok51 imp]fect lights4 ,,ii4 ,pati5t wait+ ano!r prep>ation = ! ,r$eem]'s com+4--#a4 ,! ,*ri/ian attitude ( s\l is an attitude ( expectation4--,e gift ( noble orig9 is brea!d ^u by hope's p]fect brea?4 #b4 ,x is pati5t wait+4--,e "o :o has ard5tly long$ = any spiritual bless+ kn[s ! temptation to impati5ce 9 expect+ x4--,f4 ,w4 ,rob]tson4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,on ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #f1 #g4 ,*ri/ian ,consi/5cy4 ,! apo/le comm5d$ ) a w>m-he>t$ eulogy :atev] 0 good 9 ! ,!ssalonians1 b he 0 n less fai?ful 9 adm9i/]+ rebuke :5 x 0 ne$$4 ,a numb] ( ! conv]ts1 n suffici5tly pond]+ ! words ( ! writ]1 7 c>ri$ away ) ! delusion t ! second adv5t ( ,*ri/ w\ld take place imm$iately1 & !y ab&on$ all int]e/ 9 ! practical duties ( life--an error t has be5 (t5 repeat$ s9ce1 ) simil> results4 ,fe>+ ! mis*ief w\ld spread1 & see+ t all p]vi\s w>n+s 7 disreg>d$1 ! apo/le 9 ^! v]ses treats ! mi/ak5 en?usia/s ) unsp>+ condemnation4 ,disord] mu/ be cru%$1 & consi/5cy pres]v$4 ,i4 ,*ri/ian consi/5cy is 9 h>mony ) ! highe/ tea*+4--,aft] ! tradition :i* he or !y receiv$ ( u 7v]4 #f74 ,! rules ( ,*ri/ian consi/5cy 7 cle>ly laid d[n 9 ! traditions or doctr9es taught by ! apo/les & 7 en=c$ ) all ! weight & sanction ( ,div9e au?ority4 ,to violate ^! rules is to walk disord]ly--to break ! ranks1 to fall out ( l9e4 ,! value ( ! individual soldi] is ! degree 9 :i* he keeps 9 ord] & acts 9 p]fect h>mony & precision ) ! re/ ( ! regim5t4 ,a brea* ( milit>y rule creates disa/]4 ,let ! believ] keep ! ,div9e law1 & ! law w keep him4 ,! heav5s !mselves1 ! planets & ?is c5tre1 ,obs]ve degree1 priority1 & place1 ,insi/ure1 c\rse1 proportion1 season1 =m1 ,(fice & cu/om1 9 all l9e ( ord]4--,%akespe>e4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ian consi/5cy is en=c$ by apo/olic example4--,= y\rselves "k h[ ye ought to foll[ u3 = we behav$ n ourselves disord]ly among y 7v]4 #g74 ,! apo/les illu/rat$ :at !y taught1 by a rigid obs]vance ( ! rules !y impos$ on o!rs4 ,precept 0 en=c$ by practice4 ,:ile ! prea*]s lab\r$ among ! ,!ssalonians1 ! influ5ce ( _! upright examples kept ! ,*ur* 9 ord]4 ,mu* dep5ds ^u ! conduct ( a lead] 9 ,*ur* or ,/ate4 ,x is said ( a c]ta9 milit>y comm&] on tak+ *>ge ( an army t _h be5 some:at lax 9 discipl9e3 ,! pres5ce ( a ma/]-m9d 0 quickly visible 9 ! *ang$ condition ( ! camp4 ,p]fect ord] n[ reign$4 ,he 0 a rigid discipl9>ian1 & yet z g5tle & k9d z a woman4 ,he 0 ! easie/ man 9 our army to get along ) pleasantly1 s long z "o did 8 duty1 b z inexorable z fate 9 exact+ its p]=mance4 ,he 0 z c\rte\s to ! humble/ private :o s\ght an int]view = any purpose z to ! highe/ (fic] "u 8 comm&4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ian consi/5cy is to be ma9ta9$ by sep>ation f ! lawless4--,n[ we comm& y1 bre?r51 9 ! "n ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ye )draw y\rselves f e bro!r t walke? disord]ly 7v]4 #f74 ,if all ef=ts to recov] ! recalcitrant fail1 !n ! ,*ur* has ! highe/ au?ority = sep>at+ completely f ! society & fell[%ip ( su*4 ,cont9u$ communion ) !m w\ld n only seem to condone _! (f5ce1 b de/roy discipl9e1 & put an end to all moral consi/5cy4 ,su* a sep>ation f ! unruly w\ld be m m>k$ 9 ! e>ly ,*ur*1 :5 !re 0 only "o ,*ri/ian community1 & :5 ! bre?r5 7 not$ = _! affectionate atta*m5t to ea* o!r4 ,lessons4--,*ri/ian consi/5cy--#a4 ,is def9$ by ! highe/ law4 #b4 ,avoids association ) evil4 #c4 ,is a repro( & patt]n to ! unbeliev+4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #f1 #g4 ,! ,disord]ly 9 ,*ur* ,life-- ,i4 ,violate ! rules t give compactness & /r5g? to all ,*ur* organisation4 ,,ii4 ,ignore ! highe/ examples ( moral consi/5cy4 ,,iii4 ,%\ld be fai?fully w>n$ & c\nsell$4 ,,iv4 ,if incorrigible1 %\ld be exclud$ f ! privileges ( ,*ri/ian fell[%ip4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #h1 #i4 ,self-d5y+ ,lab\r4 ,pione] "w involves h>d toil & mu* pati5ce & self-d5ial4 ,! "* & surr\nd+s ( ! p ^: highe/ good is s\ght mu/ be /udi$4 ,! apo/le took 8 measure ( ! ,!ssalonian conv]ts1 &1 p]haps =esee+ ! extravagances to :i* !y w\ld yield1 he & 8 co-lab\r]s det]m9$ to set !m an example ( unselfi% indu/ry1 ev5 to ! ext5t ( surr5d]+ _! j rights4 ,i4 ,"h we see self-d5y+ lab\r c>ri$ on amid/ we>9ess & suff]+4--,nei!r did we eat any man's bread = n\ght2 b wr\ght ) lab\r & travail night & day 7v]4 #h74 ,"w is a pleasurable ex]cise to ! /rong & heal?y1 b x becomes a h>d%ip :5 c>ri$ to excess4 ,! devot$ mission>ies work$ :5 !y 7 we>y--work$ :5 !y %\ld h be5 re/+4 ,aft] a h>d day's toil 9 tea*+ & visit+1 !y lab\r$ f> on into ! night1 s z to ma9ta9 !mselves indep5d5t ( help f _! conv]ts4 ,mu* z we he> ( ! dignity ( lab\r1 ! toil]1 :e!r by h& or bra91 9 ! we>9ess & pa9 t ov]take him1 feels t "s portion ( ! orig9al curse /ill cl+s to 8 h&iwork4 ,! be/ "w is (t5 accompli%$ 9 ! mid/ ( acute suff]+4 ,! unique hi/ories ( ,engl& 7 writt5 by ,j4 ,r4 ,gre5 :ile ! %ad[ ( dea? 0 consci\sly hov]+ ov] 8 desk2 & ! exquisite ,*ri/ian lyrics ( ,h4 ,f4 ,lyte 7 p5n$ :ile he felt t e mom5t 8 he>t 0 ?robb+ fun]al m>*es to ! grave4 ,,ii4 ,"h we see self-d5y+ lab\r decl9+ ! ma9t5ance t might be legitimately claim$4--,t we might n be *>geable to any ( y3 n because we h n p[] 7v]s4 #h1 #i7--"r1 au?ority4 ,:ile ! apo/le =be>s to urge _! j "r to m9i/]ial support by ! p1 he gives !m cle>ly to und]/& x is _! "r4 ,_! self-d5ial 9 ?is in/ance 0 = a special purpose1 & 0 only int5d$ to be tempor>y1 & n to e/abli% a univ]sal rule4 ,9 o!r places1 ,/4 ,paul insi/s ^u ! duty ( ! ,*ur* to ma9ta9 its m9i/]s 7#a ,cor4 ix4 #d-ad2 ,gal4 vi4 #f74 ,all hon\r to ! self-d5y+ zeal & suff]+ toil ( ! unaid$ ,*ri/ian work]2 b :at %all we say ( ! p>simony & inju/ice ( ! p :o all[ su* a /ate ( ?+s to cont9ue8 ,,iii4 ,"h we see self-d5y+ lab\r set =? z an example & repro( to ^? :o are mo/ b5efit$ by x4--,to make ourselves an ensample unto y to foll[ u 7v]4 #i74 ,"h ! purpose ( _! dis9t]e/$ conduct is pla9ly /at$--to set an example ( indu/ry to ! idl]s4 ,/4 ,paul act$ 9 a simil> mann] t[>ds ! ,cor9?ians1 b ) a diff]5t design4 ,9 ! latt] case he wi%$ to manife/ a bett] _s ?an t ( ! false tea*]s :o 7 gre$y ( fil?y lucre 7#b ,cor4 xi4 #h-ac74 ,! e>ne/ evangeli/ is ev] anxi\s to cle> 8 "w f ! ta9t ( self-seek+4 ,let ! he>t ( man be *ang$ & sanctifi$1 & x w inspire & regulate ! practical ex]cise ( e ,*ri/ian virtue4 ,h[ little does ! _w appreciate its greate/ b5efactors6 ,& yet no unselfi% act is )\t its recomp5se4 ,! actor is n unbless$4 ,to ex*ange1 z ,*ri/ did1 ! temple = ,naz>e?1 ! ,fa!r's h\se = ! c>p5t]'s %op1 ! joy ( prea*+ = irksome toil1 is a great advance 9 spiritual ob$i5ce & nobility ( "*4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,! ess5ce ( ! ,*ri/ian _s is unselfi%ness4 #b4 ,! e>ne/ ,*ri/ian pione] lab\rs ungrudg+ly = ! good ( o!rs4 #c4 ,! self-d5ial ( ! prea*] does n exon]ate ! p f ! duty ( 8 legitimate ma9t5ance4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #h4 ,indu/ry ! ,secret ( ,success4--,:5 ,sir ,isaac ,newton 0 ask$ by :at means he _h be5 able to make t successful progress 9 ! sci5ces :i* /ruck mank9d ) wond]1 he mode/ly repli$1 t x 0 n s mu* ow+ to any sup]ior /r5g? ( g5ius z to a habit ( pati5t ?9k+1 labori\s att5tion1 & close application4 ,v]4 #i4 ,m9i/]ial ,ma9t5ance4 ,i4 ,x is a claim bas$ on scriptural & apo/olic au?ority4 ,,ii4 ,! tempor>y waiv+ ( ! "r is a noble example ( self-d5ial & unselfi% devotion4 ,,iii4 ,no p]sonal waiv+ ( ! "r releases ! ,*ur* f its obligation4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #aj-ab4 ,*ri/ianity & ,"w4 ,*ri/ianity is ! ,gospel ( "w4 ,its cl>ion-call ?rills along ! n]ves ( human life & summons ! _w to lab\r4 ,x gives to "w mean+1 purpose1 dignity1 & exalts drudg]y into a bless$ness4 ,:ile full ( sympa?y = ! feeble & maim$1 x has no pity = ! indol5t4 ,its ,f\nd] & fir/ apo/les 7 giants 9 lab\r1 & _! example animates ! _w to-day ) a _s ( noble/ activity4 ,x is n ! drone1 b ! work]1 :o blesses ! _w4 ,be no long] a *aos1 writes ,c>lyle1 b a _w1 or ev5 a worldk94 ,produce6 produce6 7 x b ! pitifulle/1 inf9itesimal fraction ( a product1 produce x 9 ,god's "n6 ',tis ! utmo/ ?\ ha/ 9 !e2 out ) x1 !n4 ,up1 up6 :atev] ?y h& f9de? to d1 d x ) ?y might4 ,i4 ,*ri/ianity recognises ! duty ( e man to "w = 8 own support4--,= ev5 :5 we 7 ) y1 ?is we comm&$1 t if any w\ld n "w1 nei!r %\ld he eat 7v]4 #aj74 ,! necessity ( food involves ! necessity ( "w4 ,z e "o mu/ eat1 s e "o mu/ "w4 ,! wife ( a c]ta9 *iefta91 :o _h fall5 ^u idle habits1 "o day lift$ ! di%-cov] at d9n] & reveal$ a pair ( spurs1 a sign t he mu/ ride & hunt = 8 next meal4 ,x is said t 9 ! ,cali=nian bee-pa/ures1 on ! sun-days ( summ]1 "o may readily inf] ! "t ( day f ! comp>ative en]gy ( bee-movem5ts alone2 dr[sy & mod]ate 9 ! cool ( ! morn+1 increas+ 9 en]gy ) ! asc5d+ sun1 & at high noon ?rill+ & quiv]+ 9 wild ec/asy1 !n gradually decl9+ aga9 to ! /illness ( night4 ,is n ?is a picture ( our life8 ,"w is necess>y = su/5ance1 = heal?1 = moral developm5t2 & re/ is all ! sweet] aft] g5u9e toil4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/ianity is intol]ant ( an ignoble indol5ce4--,= we he> t !re are "s :i* walk among y disord]ly1 work+ n at all1 b are busybodies 7v]4 #aa74 ,! disord]ly are ! idle tattl]s1 :o make a pret5ce ( "w by busy+ !mselves ) all k9ds ( ?+s b _! own duty4 ,!y are trifl]s1 wa/+ _! own "t & o!r p's2 & !y d s]i\s mis*ief4 ,9 c]ta9 =eign p>ts1 :]e insects ab\nd 9 su* sw>ms z to be a pe/ to ! p & de/ructive enemies to "y gr[+ plants1 an electric app>atus has be5 con/ruct$ to de/roy ! brood :olesale4 ,! appliance consi/s ( a /rong electric light attract+ ! mo?s & insects1 a suction-fan draw+ !m into a %aft z !y approa* ! light1 & a small mill 9 ! %aft :]e ! victims are gr\nd up & mix$ ) fl\r1 ?us conv]t+ !m into p\ltry-food4 ,_c "s g5ius contrive a means ( putt+ an end--%ort ( gr9d+ !m into *ick5-food3 let u be m]ciful1 ev5 to our enemies6--to ^? social pe/s :o g buzz+ ab\t our homes & ,*ur*es1 worry+ ) _! idle gossip & /++ ) _! spiteful v5om ! innoc5t & in(f5sive8 ,if ^! busybodies w\ld devote1 9 do+ _! duty1 ! en]gy !y wa/e1 !y w\ld be able to produce q a respectable am\nt ( hone/ "w4 ,b !y f9d x easi] to sponge on ! g5]osity & simplicity ( o!rs4 ,!y are p>asites2 & all p>asites are ! paup]s ( nature4 ,p>asitism is a crime--a brea* ( ! law ( evolution4 ,,iii4 ,*ri/ianity en=ces ! necessity ( a /eady & indep5d5t indu/ry4--,we comm& & exhort by our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ t ) quietness !y "w1 & eat _! own bread 7v]4 #ab74 ,! apo/le1 hav+ ! au?ority ( ,*ri/ = :at he c\nsels1 comm&s2 & z a man address+ 8 fell[-m51 he exhorts & p]suades4 ,! law ( ,*ri/ianity is bo? /]n & g5tle3 unb5d+ 9 pr9ciple1 & flexible only 9 manifold p]suasions to translate ! pr9ciple into actual liv+ practice4 ,x r\ses man f yield+ to a s9ful li/lessness & helps him to develop a robu/ ,*ri/ian manhood4 ,:5 an ,indian c&idate = ! m9i/ry 0 ask$ ! "q1 ,:at is orig9al s98 he frankly repli$1 ,he did n "k :at o!r p's might be1 b he r ?\ght t 8 0 laz9ess4 ,idl5ess is ! prolific s\rce ( _m evils3 "w is at once a rem$y & a safegu>d4 ,a cl]gyman once said1 ,a ,*ri/ian %\ld nev] plead spirituality = be+ a slov52 if he be b a %oe-clean]1 he %\ld be ! be/ 9 ! p>i%4 ,we are hon\r+ ,*ri/ianity mo/ :5 we are do+ our be/ to obs]ve ! precepts1 ,work+ ) quietness & eat+ our own bread4 ,an ,am]ican prea*] once said1 ,y sit "h & s+ y\rselves away to ev]la/+ bliss2 b ,i tell y t y are want$ a great deal m out 9 ,ill9ois ?an y are 9 heav54 ,lessons4--#a4 ,*ri/ianity enc\rages & hon\rs hone/ toil4 #b4 ,fe>lessly d5\nces unpr9cipl$ idl]s4 #c4 ,is an inspiration to ! highe/ k9d ( "w4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #aj4 ,indu/ry ! ,true ,*>ity4--,:5 ! palace & *ur* build+s ( ,capr>ola 7 complet$1 ,borromeo1 ! great patron ( idle almsgiv+1 came to see x1 & compla9$ t s mu* money _h n be5 giv5 to ! poor in/ead4 ,i h let !m h x all little by little1 said ,alex&ro ,f>nese2 b ,i h made !m e>n x by ! sweat ( _! br[4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,idl5ess & ,dea?4--lian m5tions a witticism ( ,alcibiades :5 "s "o 0 vaunt+ to him ab\t ! contempt ! ,lac$monians _h = dea?4 ,x is no wond]1 said he1 s9ce x relieves !m f ! heavy burd5 ( an idle & /upid life4 ,v]4 #ab4 ,! ,way to ,value ,quietness4--,h[ dull & quiet ev]y?+ is4 ,!re isn't a leaf /irr+1 said a "y sp>r[ p]*$ on ! b\gh ( a will[ tree4 ,h[ delici\s a puff ( w9d w\ld be6 ,we %all h "o be=e long1 croak$ an old rav52 m ?an y want1 ,i fancy4 ,be=e _m h\rs a tempe/ swept ov] ! c\ntry1 & 9 ! morn+ ! fields 7 /rewn ) its ravages4 ,:at a com=t ! /orm is ov]1 said ! sp>r[1 z he trimm$ 8 wet fa!rs4 ,ah6 croak$ ! rav51 y've alt]$ y\r m9d s9ce la/ night4 ,take my ^w = x1 !re's no?+ l a /orm to tea* y to value a calm4--,g4 ,eliot4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,v]se #ac4 ,a ,call to d ! ,be/ ,"w4 ,! apo/le has %[n ! necessity & duty ( "w--t hone/ indu/ry is a law ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,n[ he inculcates unwe>i$ dilig5ce 9 accompli%+ ! be/ "w1 designat$ by ! compreh5sive & sugge/ive phrase well-do+4 ,:atev] is wor? do+ at all is wor? do+ well4 ,no man has done 8 be/ till he has done all he c4 ,a man's highe/ "w is ! outcome ( 8 be/ endeav\rs4 ,obs]ve3-- ,i4 ,do+ ! be/ "w is well-do+4--,be n we>y 9 well-do+4 ,we may def9e to ourselves ?is duty ( well-do+ by seek+ answ]s to two que/ions3-- #a4 ,h[ c ,i get ! mo/ good8--,! anci5t philosoph]s discuss$ ! "q ( ! supreme good ) amaz+ subtlety ( logic2 b !y />t$ _! inve/igations ) ! errone\s assumption t ! supreme good mu/ be a human product4 ,! "q is n h[ to get good1 b ! mo/ good--! highe/1 ! be/4 ,we get ! mo/ good by br++ ! s\l into complete submission to ! highe/ law ( its be+--volunt>y & full surr5d] to ! w ( ,god4 ,call x gett+ sav$1 gett+ conv]t$2 call x :at y l1 s long z y get ! ?+ itself--! love ( ,god 9 ! s\l ?r\gh fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus4 #b4 ,h[ c ,i d ! mo/ good8--,^! two que/ions are closely l9k$ toge!r1 & are mutually int]pretative ( ea* o!r--! "o be+ ! qualification & motive = ! o!r4 ,x may be ass]t$ we get ! mo/ good by do+ ! mo/ good4 ,! rose _c diffuse ! fragrance x does n possess1 h[ev] mu* l a rose x may look4 ,! "q "h1 aga91 is n h[ ,i c d good1 b ! mo/1 ! highe/1 & be/4 ,we d ! mo/ good by beg9n+ ) ! duty t lies ne>e/ to u & do+ x at once4 ,! e>ne/ work] nev] lacks opportunity3 !re is ! home1 ! ,*ur*1 ! p]i%+ multitude1 ev] )9 easy rea*4 ,he t w9ne? s\ls is wise 7,prov4 xi4 #cj74 ,! highe/ plaudit ( heav5 is1 ,well done1 good & fai?ful s]vant 7,matt4 xxv4 #ba74 ,,ii4 ,! be/ "w is n done )\t enc\nt]+ difficulties4--,be n we>y4 ,! exhortation implies !re are difficulties4 ,^! arise3-- #a4 ,f vague & imp]fect views ( duty4--,we h no sympa?y ) ! rhapsody ( ! my/ic :o said1 ,man is nev] s holy & exalt$ z :5 he does n "k :]e he is go+4 ,we mu/ "k cle>ly :at we w\ld be at1 :at is )9 ! compass ( our p[] & opportunity1 :]e our ef=ts mu/ necess>ily end1 & room left = ! play ( o!r influ5ces4 ,we mu/ be practical & me?odical4 ,cle>ness is p[]4 ,confusion ( ideas creates difficulties4 #b4 ,f unrealis$ ideals4--,we h =m$ l(ty conceptions ( :at is to be done1 & :at we mu/ d4 ,we h elaborat$ ext5sive organisations1 & work$ !m ) unflagg+ zeal4 ,b ! result has be5 disappo9t+4 ,because we h n accompli%$ all we wi%$1 we are disc\rag$2 our success has n be5 comm5surate ) our ambition1 & we are tempt$ to slack5 our endeav\rs4 ,be n we>y4 ,we are n ! be/ judges ( :at con/itutes success4 ,if x does n come 9 ! =m we expect$1 we mu/ n ha/ily conclude our "w is va94 #c4 ,f ! loss ( spiritual p[]4--,we h neglect$ pray] & ! cultivation ( p]sonal piety4 ,we h be5 s absorb$ 9 ! ext]nal details ( our "w z to ov]look ! duty ( keep+ up spiritual communion ) ! ,highe/4 ,we beg9 to frame excuses--a sure sign ( moral decad5ce4 ,we h no tal5ts4 ,!n we %\ld seek !m4 ,we h m tal5ts ?an we suspect1 & resolute work+ w develop !m4 ,our adv]s>ies are num]\s & fi]ce4 ,if we keep at our "w1 !y w n tr\ble u long4 ,,iii4 ,! be/ "w dem&s incessant dilig5ce4--,b ye1 bre?r51 be n we>y 9 well-do+4 ,! be/ /ate ( prep>$ness = ! com+ ( ! ,"l is to be busily employ$ 9 ! duty ( ! h\r4 ,e mom5t has its duty4 ,opportunity has hair 9 front2 beh9d %e is bald4 ,if y seize h] by ! =elock1 y may hold h]2 b if suff]$ to escape1 n ,jupit] himself c cat* h] aga94 ,arnauld1 ! ,port ,royali/1 :5 hunt$ f place to place1 wi%$ 8 fri5d ,nicolle to assi/ him 9 a new "w1 :5 ! latt] obs]v$1 ,we are old2 is x n "t to re/8 ,re/6 return$ ,arnauld4 ,h we n all et]nity to re/ 98 ,a man's "w does n ennoble him1 b he ennobles x4 ,lessons4--,! text is a spiritual motto to be adopt$--#a4 ,by m9i/]s & ,sabba?-s*ool tea*]s4 #b4 ,by p>5ts seek+ ! spiritual good ( _! *ildr54 #c4 ,by all disc\rag$ ,*ri/ian work]s4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]se4 ,we>y 9 ,well-do+4 ,i4 ,! text by implication br+s be=e u a /ate ( m9d to :i* believ]s are liable4--,we>y 9 well-do+4 #a4 ,f a lam5table want ( fitness = spiritual duties & employm5ts4 #b4 ,f ! opposition ( ! _w4 #c4 ,f ! ho/ile ag5cy ( spiritual wick$ness4 #d4 ,f ! dimness ( our conceptions ( ! ?+s :i* %\ld especially influ5ce u4 #e4 ,f fail+ to lay hold on ! ,div9e /r5g?4 ,,ii4 ,! text an exhortation suit$ to ^? 9 ! /ate ref]r$ to4--,be n we>y4 #a4 ,because y are engag$ 9 well-do+4 #b4 ,because ! "t is %ort4 #c4 ,because y\r associates are glori\s4 #d4 ,because ! issue is c]ta94 #e4 ,because suffici5t /r5g? is provid$4--,/ew>t4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #ad1 #ae4 ,treatm5t ( ! ,refractory4 ,aft] all ! w>n+s ( ! apo/le aga9/ errone\s views & 8 exhortations to ,*ri/ian dilig5ce1 he =esees !re may be "s refractory memb]s ( ! ,*ur* :o /ill p]si/ 9 _! extravagances1 reject all c\nsel1 & defy all rule & ord]4 ,9 ^! v]ses he gives explicit directions h[ to deal ) su*4 ,! invet]ately lazy are (t5 some?+ worse ?an lazy & are n easily reclaim$4 ,:5 disob$i5ce settles into a habit1 /r+5t measures are necess>y to ar\se ! victim to a s5se ( duty2 & ! ef=ts ( re/oration mu/ be bo? resolute & k9d4 ,i4 ,x %\ld be made evid5t t 8 conduct is an ob/9ate defiance ( au?ority4--,& if any man obey n our ^w by ?is epi/le1 note t man 7v]4 #ad74 ,n only note t 8 disord]ly behavi\r is a sc&al to ,*ri/ianity & an example to be avoid$1 b let x be br\ght home to him1 by direct & fai?ful deal+1 t x is a grave brea* ( ! highe/ law4 ,we c make no?+ ( a ,fool till he is fir/ conv9c$ ( 8 folly4 ,! fir/ /ep 9 ! process ( re=mation is conviction ( ! ne$ ( re=mation4 ,x is said ( ,?oreau1 ! au?or1 t he 0 by nature ( ! opposition2 !re 0 a con/itutional ',no' 9 him t c\ld n be tortur$ into ',yes4' ,!re are _m l him1 ev5 9 ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4 ,x may seem a difficult1 almo/ an impossible task1 to conv9ce ! refractory ( 8 error2 b x is ! fir/ ?+ to be done1 & p]sev]$ 94 ,:5 ! he>]s ( ,au/9 res5t$ 8 repro(s1 he us$ to say1 ,*ange y\r conduct1 & ,i w *ange my conv]sation4 ,,ii4 ,) ! view ( br++ him to rep5tance he is to be exclud$ f ,*ri/ian fell[%ip4--,& h no company ) him1 t he may be a%am$ 7v]4 #ad74 ,! refractory practically excludes himself f e circle t loves ord]1 h>mony1 & peace2 = :o c be> ! rasp+ *att] ( an irresponsible gossip :o is con/antly rak+ up & turn+ ov] ev]ybody's faults b 8 own8 ,b ! ,*ur* mu/ take action unit$ly 9 deal+ ) ! contumaci\s4 ,he mu/ be delib]ately & po9t$ly %unn$1 &1 :5 compell$ to be 9 8 company1 ! memb]s mu/ %[1 by ! res]ve ( _! be>+ t[>ds him1 h[ deeply he is griev+ ! he>ts ( ! bre?r5 & s9n+ aga9/ ,god4 ,9 ! days :5 !re 0 only "o ,*ur*1 & exclusion f x 0 reg>d$ z ! greate/ calamity & disgrace1 ! fe> ( utt] excommunication c\ld n fail to h "s effect ^u ^? ?us ?reat5$ ) x4 ,few p c be> ! te/ ( be+ left sev]ely alone4 ,x gives !m ! opportunity = reflection1 remorse1 & re=m4 ,,iii4 ,ef=ts %\ld be made 9 ! _s ( ,*ri/ian bro!rhood to effect 8 recov]y4--,yet c\nt him n z an enemy1 b admoni% him z a bro!r 7v]4 #ae74 ,?\gh %unn$ & ?reat5$ ) exclusion f ,*ur* fell[%ip1 he is n to be pass$ by ) contemptu\s sil5ce4 ,he is n a h]etic or a blasphem]1 nor is he guilty ( any mon/r\s crime4 ,he is s9n+ aga9/ ! good ord] ( society & ! peace ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he is /ill a bro!r1 tr\blesome & unreasonable ?\gh he be2 & :ile !re is ! lea/ hope ( 8 re/oration1 he %\ld be fai?fully admoni%$4 ,he is n to be accus$ & sl&]$ to outsid]s2 ?is w only aggravate 8 riot\sness & make him m defiant4 ,he mu/ be se5 privately & spok5 to fai?fully1 b ) ! utmo/ t5d]ness4 ,! ,*ri/ian _s tea*es u to be discreet 9 all ?+s1 & especially 9 adm9i/]+ repro(4 ,virtue ceases to be virtu\s :5 x lacks discretion1 ! que5 ( e?ics4 ,to be pla91 writes ,fell?am1 argues hone/y2 b to be pleas+ argues discretion4 ,sores are n to be angui%$ ) ru/ic pressure1 b g5tly /rok$ ) a ladi$ h&4 ,physicians fire n _! eyes at pati5ts1 b m9i/] to _! diseases4 ,let repro( be s z ! (f5d] may see affection1 )\t arrogancy4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,x is an important "p ( ,*ur* discipl9e to control ! unruly4 #b4 ,x is 9 ! p[] ( "o discont5t$ p]son to "w mu* mis*ief4 #c4 ,*ur* discipl9e mu/ be adm9i/]$ ) fidelity & ,*ri/ian t5d]ness4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]s4 #ad1 #ae4 ,! ,disob$i5t-- ,i4 ,%\ld be specially not$4 ,,ii4 ,%\ld n be admitt$ to intimate fri5d%ip )\t rep5tance4 ,,iii4 ,%\ld be k9dly b fai?fully admoni%$4 ,v]4 #ad4 ,ob$i5ce %\ld be prompt4--,:5 a l>ge pass5g] /eam] 0 s9k+1 ! "q :e!r scores ( h] pass5g]s & crew w\ld be sav$ or dr[n$ 0 settl$ )9 fifte5 m9utes4 ,& millions h decid$ ! mom5t\s "q ( _! et]nal salvation or p]dition 9 ev5 less "t ?an t4 ,x seems to h be5 %ort "w ) ,simon ,pet] :5 ,jesus bade him quit ! nets & foll[ ,him4 ,pet] obey$ at once4 ,prompt ob$i5ce hon\rs ,god4 ,x puts ! s\l imm$iately )9 ! ,almighty's hold2 & :5 ,jesus has ,8 omnipot5t grasp ( love ^u me1 none %all be able to pluck me out ( ,8 h&s 7,john x4 #bh74 ,prompt ob$i5ce saves4--,cuyl]4 ,,ma9 ,,homiletics ,,( ,,! ,,p>agraph4--,v]ses #af-ah4 ,apo/olic ,c\rtesy4 ,! epi/le is com+ to a close1 & ! ,*ri/ian c\rtesy ( ! apo/le comes out 9 ! _s 9 :i* he expresses 8 f>ewell4 ,if he has spok5 out pla9ly & ev5 sev]ely1 x has n be5 9 v9dictiv5ess & ang]4 ,all t he has said & writt5 is 9 ! int]e/s ( peace4 ,8 %>pe/ repro(s & mo/ fai?ful admonitions h be5 suffus$ ) an und]curr5t ( lov+-k9dness2 & 8 conclud+ words drop ) ! g5tl5ess ( refre%+ dew4 ,i4 ,apo/olic c\rtesy supplicates ! bless+ ( ! ,div9e peace & pres5ce4--,n[ ! ,"l ( peace ,himself give y peace always by all means4 ,! ,"l be ) y all 7v]4 #af74 ,pray] 0 ! life-brea? ( ! apo/le1 z we h frequ5tly po9t$ out 9 ! /udy ( ^! epi/les4 ,consid]+ ! diss5sions t di/urb$ ! h>mony ( ! ,!ssalonian ,*ur*1 ?is epi/le appropriately closes ) a pray] = peace4 ,fir/1 & mo/ important ( all1 peace ) ,god & ! individual consci5ce2 !n mutual peace & concord "o ) ano!r--peace1 su* z keeps ! m9d 9 an ev5 & heav5ly frame1 z a s5t9el t gu>ds a door1 le/ foes %\ld get 9 & make havoc :]e ,god ha? comm&$ peace4 ,:]e ,god's pres5ce is manife/$1 !re is peace2 h5ce ! apo/le adds1 ,! ,"l be ) y all4 ,peace is a ,div9e gift1 & a ,div9e exp]i5ce 9 man2 x is ! peace ( ! ,"l ( peace t we %>e4 ,,ii4 ,apo/olic c\rtesy is express$ 9 an emphatic ,*ri/ian salutation4--,! salutation ( ,paul ) m9e own h&1 :i* is ! tok5 9 e epi/le3 s ,i write 7v]4 #ag74 ,?is epi/le 0 writt5 by an amanu5sis1 probably ,silas or ,timo?y1 at ! dictation ( ,paul2 & ! apo/le wrote 8 own signature1 add+ ! salutation & b5$iction4 ,?is act n only /amp$ ! g5u95ess ( ! epi/le b indicat$ 9 a mo/ unmi/akable mann] ! anxiety ( ! apo/le to ?or\ghly id5tify himself ) all t 0 express$ 9 ! epi/le1 & to assure ! ,!ssalonians ( 8 p]sonal int]e/ 9 & love t[>ds !m4 ,*ri/ianity is ! s\l ( c\rtesy4 ,bol+broke once said1 ,suppos+ ,*ri/ianity to be a m]e human inv5tion1 x is ! mo/ amiable & successful inv5tion t ev] 0 impos$ on mank9d4 ,:5 ! c\rti]s ( ,h5ry ,,iv4 ( ,france express$ _! surprise t he return$ ! salutation ( a poor man1 :o b[$ d[n be=e him at ! entrance ( a village1 ! k+ repli$1 ,w\ld y h y\r k+ exce$$ 9 polit5ess by "o ( ! l[e/ ( 8 subjects8 ,z he is ! be/ ,*ri/ian :o is mo/ humble1 s is he t true/ g5tleman t is mo/ c\rte\s4 ,,iii4 ,apo/olic c\rtesy is indicat$ 9 ! solemn invocation ( ! abid+ grace ( ,god4--,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y all4 ,am5 7v]4 #ah74 ,a f>ewell full ( pa?os1 full ( solemnity1 full ( peace1 full ( admiration & love = ! p--all good wi%es cond5s$ into a s+le phrase4 ,ev5 an apo/le c desire = ! ,*ur*1 or any ( its memb]s1 no ri*] b5$iction ?an t compreh5d$ 9 ! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,lessons4--#a4 ,peace is a prime ess5tial 9 ,*ur* prosp]ity4 #b4 ,! ,*ri/ian _s is ! ess5ce ( true c\rtesy4 #c4 ,we c invoke no high] bless+ on o!rs ?an to be kept 9 ! enjoym5t ( ,div9e grace4 ,,g]m ,,notes ,,on ,,! ,,v]ses4 ,v]4 #af4 ,! ,omnipres5t ,god-- ,i4 ,9 hi/ory4--,%ap+ ! c\rse & de/9y ( nations4 ,,ii4 ,9 provid5ce4--#a4 ,gu>d+4 #b4 ,guid+ ,8 p4 ,,iii4 ,9 grace4--#a4 ,manife/+ ,8 goodness 9 ,*ri/4 #b4 ,giv+ incl9ation & p[] to d ,8 w4 #c4 ,dem&+ & be/[+ p]sonal hol9ess4 #d4 ,ensur+ con/ant peace4 ,peace 9 ,dang]4--,dur+ ! great e>?quake 9 ,london1 :5 ?\s&s 7 runn+ ab\t & cry+ 9 t]ror1 :5 build+s 7 fall+ & ! gr\nd rock+ l ! ocean 9 a /orm1 ,wesley ga!r$ a few ( 8 foll[]s 9 "o ( _! little *apels1 & calmly read to !m ! =ty-six? ,psalm1 ,god is our refuge & /r5g?4 ,v]s4 #ag1 #ah4 ,*ri/ian ,c\rtesy-- ,i4 ,takes pa9s to make itself evid5t4--,s ,i write4 ,,ii4 ,is a he>ty expression ( p]sonal reg>d4--,! salutation ( ,paul ) m9e own h&4 ,,iii4 ,invokes ! bless+ ( ,div9e grace on all 7v]4 #ah74 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,transcrib]'s ,notes - ,page #eea1 ,occasion1 fir/ p>agraph1 *ange two pr9cipal to two pr9cipals4 ,second p>agraph1 add *4 ii4 #b ref]5ce4 ,/yle1 second p>agraph1 add left d\ble quote be=e !y are4 - ,page #eeb1 ,outl9e1 9 ! second r[ ( ! table1 *ange an em-da% to an amp]s& because ! mat]ial describ$ by ! second r[ is int]rupt$ by ! mat]ial describ$ by ! ?ird r[4 ,f9al r[1 add p]iod aft] b5$iction4 - ,page #eec1 notes on *apt] i41 v]se #e1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e2 add ,acts v4 #ci ref]5ce4 ,v]se #f1 add ,john vii4 #ah & ,rom4 xii4 #ai ref]5ces4 ,v]se #h1 apply ,,rc to ,div9e4 ,v]se #i1 add v]4 #f ref]5ce4 - ,page #eed1 notes on *apt] i41 v]se #ab1 add comma to ,s ,*ri/4 ,lesson ,features1 po9t ,i1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 ,po9t ,,ii1 add comma to ab\nds !re4 ,po9t ,,iii1 apply ,,rc to ,gospel2 remove commas f ,!ssalonica1 & & ,*ri/ians1 &2 apply ,,rc to ,gospel4 - ,page #eee1 same lesson1 po9t ,,iv1 remove comma f !m1 &4 ,application 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