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"w ( ,creation4 ,,creation1 ! ^w expla9$ ,page #e ,x 0 n f et]nity #g ,?is prov$ f ! inv5tion ( ?+s #ac ,by ! p[] & = ! glory ( ,god #ad ,p]=m$ 9 six days #af ,ea* day's "w #ai ,( in/antane\s production #ag ,! condition & season ( ! ye> 9 :i* ?+s 7 creat$ #bd ,antiquity ( nations va9ly boa/$ ( #aj ,,que/4 ,,xvi4 ,( ,angels4 ,( _! exi/5ce #bf ,nature & prop]ties #bh ,"w & employm5t #cj ,wor%ip4 ,h>mony !re91 b no ,hi]>*y #ca ,h[ !y imp>t _! ,ideas to "o ano!r #cc ,,que/4 ,,xvii4 ,( ! creation ( ,man4 ,man 0 creat$ male & female #cd ,excell5cy ( 8 make #dj ,orig9 ( ! s\l1 9 a note #da ,( ,god's image 9 man #dd ,no m5 be=e ,adam #cg ,,que/4 ,,xviii4 ,( ,provid5ce4 ,provid5ce gov]ns all creatures #dg ,& all _! actions ibid ,8 conc]n = man #ea ,h[ conv]sant ab\t evil actions #eb ,s9 ov]-rul$ = ,god's glory1 & 8 p's good #ec ,o!r ?+s ov]-rul$ by provid5ce #ei ,objections aga9/ provid5ce answ]$ #fj ,unequal di/ributions ( provid5ce v9dicat$ #fa ,,que/4 ,,xix4 ,( ,god's provid5ce t[>ds ! angels4 ,h[ x 0 conv]sant ab\t ! fall ( apo/ate angels #fc ,^! fell all at once #fd ,"s angels confirm$ 9 hol9ess & happ9ess #ff ,m9i/ry ( angels #fh ,,que/4 ,,xx4 ,( ,god's provid5ce t[>ds man 9 innoc5cy4 ,( ,p>adise #gj ,man's secul> employm5t & food !re9 #gb ,8 dom9ion ov] ! creatures #gd ,8 spiritual conc]ns 7 "u ! direction ( provid5ce #ge ,sabba? in/itut$ & ! cov5ant e/abli%$ #gf ,repres5tation1 9 a note #gg ,diff]5ce betwe5 a law & a cov5ant #gh ,adam 0 "u a cov5ant #hb ,objections answ]$ #hc ,conditions ( t cov5ant #hd ,tree ( life a seal ( x #hf ,( ! tree ( k #ij ,,que/4 ,,xxi4 ,( ! fall ( man4 ,our fir/ p>5ts 7 endu$ ) fre$om ( w #ic ,7 left !reunto #id ,h[ !y 7 tempt$ #if ,satan's subtilty 9 ! temptation #ii ,eve repres5t$ by ,adam1 9 a note #ajc ,aggravations ( _! s9 #aje ,its imm$iate consequ5ces #ajd ,,que/4 ,,xxii4 ,all mank9d fell 9 ,adam4 ,adam a f$]al head #aji ,all fell 9 him1 except ,*ri/ #aab ,8 s9 imput$ to 8 po/]ity #aac ,p5al evils :i* foll[$ #aaa ,appo9tm5t ( 8 head%ip v9dicat$ #aad ,,que/4 ,,xxiii1 ,,xxiv1 ,,xxv1 ,,xxvi4 ,( ,s94 ,orig9al s9 #aah ,actual transgressions proce$ f x #abj ,convey$ by natural g5]ation #acb ,orig9al righte\sness lo/ #aba ,man's nature incl9$ to s9 #abc ,prop5sity to s9 n put into our nature by ,god #abd ,n h>mless ev5 9 *ildhood #abe ,orig9 ( moral evil #abg ,! notion ( two fir/ causes explod$ ibid ,pre-exi/5ce ( s\ls a m]e fancy #abf ,corruption ( nature n by ! s\l's traduction #abh ,n f imitation ibid ,necess>ily ensues on ! privation ( orig9al righte\sness #aca ,,que/4 ,,xxvii4 ,( man's mis]y by ! ,fall4 ,v>i\s op9ions ab\t ! salvation ( infants #ach ,puni%m5t ( orig9al s9 increas$ by actual #ada ,s9n]s liable to ,god's wra? & curse #adc ,slaves to ,satan #add ,s9 exi/s 9 ! int5tions1 9 a note #ade ,,que/4 ,,xxviii1 ,,xxix4 ,( ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 bo? worlds4 ,( judicial bl9dness ( m9d #adf ,h>dness ( he>t #adi ,s9s t lead to x #aej ,diff]5ce betwe5 ! h>dness f\nd 9 believ]s & judicial #aeb ,( /rong delusions #adg ,a reprobate s5se #aeb ,vile affections #aec ,horror ( consci5ce4 ,:5 judicial #aed ,puni%m5t ( s9 9 outw>d ?+s #aee ,9 ! _w to come #aeh ,?is w be p]petual1 9 a note #aei1 #afj ,,que/4 ,,xxx4 ,( man's ,recov]y4 ,god's love ! only mov+ cause ( x #afb ,cov5ant ( grace4 ,its v>i\s p]iods #aff ,oppos$ to t ( innoc5cy #afe ,,que/4 ,,xxxi4 ,! cov5ant ( grace made ) ,*ri/1 &1 9 him1 ) ! elect4 ,cov5ant1 scriptural s5se ( ! ^w #afh ,betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ,son1 expla9$ #aga ,& prov$ #agc ,( r$emption di/+ui%$ by "s f ! cov5ant ( grace #agh ,god's cov5ant diff]s f human #agj ,h[ he cov5ants ) man #aha ,h[ man cov5ants ) him #ahc ,,que/4 ,,xxxii4 ,( ! grace manife/$ 9 ! second cov5ant4 ,conditions ( a cov5ant1 h[ und]/ood #aij ,fai? is a duty1 9 a note #aic ,m]itori\s p]=m$ by ,*ri/ #aib ,conditional promises unc]ta9 #aia ,int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 :at meant by x #ahi ,grace glorifi$1 9 orda9+1 promis+1 & work+ fai? #aig ,o!r graces promis$ & connect$ ) salvation #aie ,,que/4 ,,xxxiii1 ,,xxxiv1 ,,xxxv4 ,( ! v>i\s disp5sations ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,*ri/ reveal$ ( old by promises & prophecies #aii ,c]emonial law typifi$ ,*ri/ & ! gospel #bja ,types4 ,cautions ab\t !m #bjc ,rules h[ to judge ( !m #bje ,h[ ! ,jews knew _! mean+ #bjg ,cocceius's s5tim5ts ab\t ! bondage & d>kness ( t disp5sation #bjh ,gospel-disp5sation1 :5 x began #bab ,h[ x excels ! ,legal #bac ,,que/4 ,,xxxvi1 ,,xxxvii4 ,( ! ,m$iator ( ! cov5ant ( ,grace4 ,sa9ts & angels no ,m$iators #bah ,*ri/ ! only ,m$iator #bag ,two di/9ct natures 9 ,*ri/1 b n two ,p]sons #bbb ,8 human nature 0 unit$ to 8 ,p]son #bbj ,x %all cont9ue s = ev] #bcd ,h[ =m$ l ours4 ,h[ n #bbg ,x 0 =m$ ( ! ,virg9 #bbi ,8 body 0 truly human #bbd ,8 s\l di/9ct f 8 deity #bbf ,he 0 expect$ by ! ,jews #bca ,born 9 ! fulness ( "t #bcc ,:at meant !reby #bcc ,,que/4 ,,xxxviii1 ,,xxxix1 ,,xl4 ,( ! necessity ( ! ,m$iator's hav+ two natures4 ,:y he %\ld be ,god #bce ,:y man #bch ,:y bo? ,god & man #bdb ,,que/4 ,,xli1 ,,xlii4 ,( ! ,m$iator's "n & (fices4 ,:y he 0 call$ ,jesus #bdd ,:y he 0 call$ ,*ri/ #bde ,8 (fices di/+ui%$1 b n divid$ #beb ,he 0 set ap>t & au?oriz$ to execute !m #bdh ,he 0 fitly qualifi$ = !m #bdi ,,que/4 ,,xliii4 ,( ,*ri/'s prophetical (fice4 ,he reveals ! w ( ,god #bec ,he 0 qualifi$ = x #bed ,he does x 9 v>i\s ages #beg ,to :om & h[ he does x #bee ,,que/4 ,,xliv4 ,( ,*ri/'s prie/ly (fice4 ,prie/hood ( ,*ri/ & ,a>on comp>$ #bhj ,typifi$ by ,mel*is$ek #bfd ,v>i\s op9ions :o ,mel*is$ek 0 #bfe ,prov$ t he 0 ,*ri/ 7qure tam57 #bfg ,objections answ]$ #bgj ,satisfaction dem&$ = s91 ( :at value & k9d #bge ,( ,*ri/ 0 necess>y #bgc ,8 active ob$i5ce a "p ( x #bhc ,lea/ degree ( 8 suff]+s n suffici5t = x #bha ,no r$emption )\t price #bhf ,dea? ( ,*ri/ a ransom #bij ,confirmation ( 8 doctr9e n its pr9cipal end #bic ,*ri/ di$ 9 our /ead #bij ,objections answ]$ ibid ,mod]n op9ions on ! atonem5t1 9 a note1 #bgf to #bhj1 & #bib to #big4 ,he (f]$ himself by ! ,_s #big )\t spot to ,god #big ,n = all m5 #cja #bgf b = 8 %eep & fri5ds #caf & = 8 *ur* #cah ,dr4 ,magee's ,disc\rses1 9 a note #bih-cag ,?is evid5c$ by 8 love to x #cah 8 propriety 9 x #cbb & sav+ x ibid ,objections answ]$ #cai ,*ri/ pur*as$ grace & glory #cbh ,univ]sal r$emption1 its consequ5ces #cbf ,argum5ts = x consid]$ #cbg ,texts urg$ = x expla9$ #cdc ,h[ ! ^w ,all1 c4 is to be expla9$ #cda ,special ,r$emption1 consi/5t ) ! cov5ant ( grace #cbi & ) prea*+ ! gospel #cca ,x advances grace m ?an g5]al does #ccg ,x leads n to despair #cca ,:e!r x be contr>y to scripture #cch ,*ri/ int]c$es n = all #cbd ,div9e expo/ulations expla9$ #ccc ,h[ all %\ld rep5t & believe1 ?\gh ,*ri/ di$ n = all #cce ,sacrifice ( ,*ri/ suffici5t = all1 9 a note #cdi ,,que/4 ,,xlv4 ,( ,*ri/'s ,k+ly (fice4 ,z respect+ 8 subjects ,:at !y 71 be=e subdu$ #cec ,h[ br\ght into subjection #ced ,h[ _! subjection express$ at fir/ #ceg ,_! behavi\r & conflicts #ceh ,h[ ,*ri/ deals ) !m #cfa ,z respect+ 8 enemies #cfb ,he gov]n$ ! *ur* be=e & s9ce 8 inc>nation #cfd ,?is (fice execut$ by him 9 glory #cfe ,( ! ,,mill5nium4 ,v>i\s op9ions ab\t x #cff ,"s h gross ,ideas ( x #cgj ,:at %all prec$e or att5d x #cfh ,gospel %all !n be m spread #cgc ,h[ ?is doctr9e to be treat$ #cfg ,9 :at respects x is to be all[$ #cfh ,"s prophecies ( ! call ( ! ,jews n yet fulfill$ #cgf ,:y ,*ri/ %all n reign visibly 9 8 human nature #cgi ,temple-s]vice n to be reviv$ #cha ,gospel-ord9ances %all be cont9u$ #chb ,fir/ resurrection2 h[ und]/ood by "s #chc ,its lit]al s5se debat$ #chd ,g5]al conflagration #chg ,new heav5s & new e>? #chh ,resurrection ( ! *ur* sometimes tak5 my/ically #chi #ajjj ye>s h[ und]/ood by "s #cia ,^! n yet begun ibid ,m$iatorial k+dom ( ,*ri/ et]nal #cib #a ,cor4 xv4 v]4 #bd1 #be1 #bh4 expla9$ #cic ,,que/4 ,,xlvi1 ,,xlvii1 ,,xlviii4 ,( ,*ri/'s ,humiliation4 ,?is %ewn 9 8 bir? & infancy #cih ,9 8 p>5tage #cii ,9 ! place ( 8 bir? & abode #djj ,9 ! s9less infirmities ( 8 life #dbb ,9 8 be+ made "u ! law #dja ,9 8 be+ expos$ to indignities #djb ,temptations endur$ by him #djd ,g5]al rem>ks on !m #djf ,! "t & place !re( #dje ,8 fir/ temptation #daj ,8 second temptation #dab ,its matt] expla9$ #daf ,8 ?ird temptation #dag ,:at to be obs]v$ !re9 #dai ,temptations 7 m5tal1 9 a note #dbj ,que/4 ,,xlix1 ,l4 ,( ,*ri/'s humiliation be=e & aft] 8 dea?4 ,*ri/ betray$ by ,judas #dbd ,=sak5 by 8 disciples #dbe ,d5i$ by ,pet] #dbf ,scorn$ by ! _w ibid ,revil$ by _m #dbh ,inf]5ces ibid ,prosecut$ by ! ,jews #dbi ,condemn$ by ,pilate ibid ,torm5t$ by 8 p]secutors #dca ,bore ! wra? ( ,god ibid ,dea? ( ! cross cruel & pa9ful #dcc ,%ameful1 s]vile1 & curs$ #dcd ,*ri/ buri$ ) respect by 8 fri5ds #dcg ,0 "u ! p[] ( dea? till ! ?ird day #dch ,( 8 desc5t into hell #ddj ,h[ ! ,papi/s und]/& x #dda #a ,pet4 iii4 #ah4 expla9$1 9 a note #ddb ,,que/4 ,,li1 ,,lii4 ,( ,*ri/'s ,resurrection & ,exaltation4 ,resurrection ( ,*ri/ prov$ #ddd ,by cr$ible witnesses #ddh ,!y 7 m5 ( integrity #ddi ,by ! conduct ( 8 enemies #dej ,by miracles #dea ,prop]ties ( 8 ris5 body #deb ,*ri/ rais$ ! ?ird day #dec ,reasons ( x #ded ,0 n ?ree :ole days & nights 9 ! grave #dee ,soc9ians' acc\nt ( ,*ri/'s resurrection #deg ,*ri/'s own & 8 peoples' conc]n 9 8 resurrection #deh ,,que/4 ,,liii1 ,,liv4 ,( ,*ri/'s ,asc5sion4 ,x 0 real & visible #dfd ,its necessity & design #dfh ,its di/ance f ! "t ( 8 resurrection #dfa ,h[ ?is int]val 0 employ$ #dfc ,matt] ( 8 conv]sation ) 8 disciples #dfd ,rem>ks on :at prec$$ x #dfj ,he asc5d$ f m\nt ,olivet #dfg ,*ri/'s sitt+ at ! "r h& ( ,god #dga ,,que/4 ,,lv4 ,( ,*ri/'s ,int]cession4 ,necessity ( x #dgc ,8 fitness = x #dgd ,mann] ( x #dgg ,h[ x diff]s f our pray]s #dgf ,:at procur$ by x #dgi ,h[ to be improv$ ibid ,,que/4 ,,lvi4 ,( ,*ri/'s com+ to judge ! _w4 ,! "t ( 8 appe>ance #dha ,! glory t %all att5d x #dhb ,,que/4 ,,lvii1 ,,lviii1 ,,lix4 ,( ! b5efits ( r$emption1 & ! application !re(4 ,b5efits procur$ by ,*ri/ #dhf ,^! appli$ by ! ,holy ,gho/ #dhg ,to all = :om !y 7 pur*as$ 7vide #cdi7 #dhh ,,que/4 ,,lx4 ,( ! disadvantages ( ^? :o nev] he> ! gospel4 ,/ate ( ! ,hea!n consid]$ #dia ,no salvation )\t ! gospel--tam5 qure #dib ,nor )\t fai? 9 ,*ri/--tam5 qure ibid ,dei/s2 fals5ess ( _! hope set =? #did ,false gr\nds ( hope 9 o!rs #dif ,salvation 9 none b ,*ri/ #dih ,?is prov$ #dii ,objections answ]$ #ejb ,*ri/ ! ,savi\r only ( 8 ,body ! *ur* #ejh ,,que/4 ,,lxi1 ,,lxii1 ,,lxiii1 ,,lxiv4 ,( ! ,*ur*1 visible & invisible4 ,*ur*1 ! ^w h[ us$1 7#eae 9 a note7 #eaj ,places ( wor%ip s t]m$ #eaa ,_! fir/ erection #eab ,its di/9ction into visible & invisible #eaf ,invisible *ur* describ$ #eai ,?is f>!r expla9$ & def5d$ #ebj ,visible *ur* describ$ #eba ,9 :at respects x is "o #ebb ,9 :at respects x is n "o ibid ,its conc]n = ! *ildr5 ( its memb]s #ebf ,jewi% *ur*1 its e/abli%m5t ibid ,its gov]nm5t #ebg ,h[ !y promot$ religion 9 _! synagogues #ebi ,_! ,proseu*1 or places appo9t$ = pray] #ecj ,a p>ticul> gospel-*ur* describ$ #ecf ,its matt] #eci ,its =m or bond ( union #edj ,its subjection to ,*ri/ to be pr(ess$ #edb ,h[ ?is to be made visible #edc ,its p[] ( admission #eda ,! re=m$ *ur*es diff] ab\t ?is ibid ,t]ms ( communion fix$ by ,*ri/ ibid ,its p[] ( exclusion #edd ,causes ( exclusion #ede ,! way ( proce$+ !re9 #edg ,) :at temp] ?is %\ld be done #edi ,:at meant by be+ deliv]$ to ,satan #eej & = :at end #eea ,! fir/ prea*+ & success ( ! gospel #ecb ,conduct ( ! ,apo/les 9 plant+ gospel-*ur*es #ecd ,*ur*-communion prov$ f ! law ( nature #ech f scripture ibid ,gov]nm5t ( *ur*es by _! (fic]s #eeb 1 1 1 9 a note1 ibid ,! (fice ( a ,pa/or1 ,bi%op1 or ,eld] #eee ,bi%ops & ,eld]s ! same #eef ,j]om's acc\nt ( ! increase ( ! p[] ( ,bi%ops1 9 a note #eeh ,pa/ors *os5 by ! *ur* #efa 1 9 a note #efc ,h[ to be set ap>t ibid ,h[ _! (fice to be dis*>g$ #efe ,:e!r a ,tea*] be a di/9ct (fic] #eff ,synods1 ! abuse & advantage ( !m #eff ,p>i%es1 :y *ur*es 7 s call$ by anci5t writ]s #efg ,! (fice ( a ,deacon #egj ,(fic]s ( ! *ur*1 9 a note #ega ,privileges ( ! visible *ur* #egb ,x is "u ,*ri/'s special c>e #egd ,:]e9 ?is consi/s #ege ,x is "u ,*ri/'s special gov]nm5t #egf ,9 :at respects #egg ,x enjoys communion ( sa9ts ibid ,x has ! ord9>y means ( grace #egh ,,! ,,"w ,,( ,,creation4 ,que/4 ,,xiv41 ,,xv4 ,,que/4 ,,xiv4 ,h[ do? ,god execute 8 decrees8 ,,answ4 ,god execute? 8 decrees 9 ! works ( creation & provid5ce1 accord+ to 8 infallible =e-k1 & ! free & immutable c\nsel ( 8 own w4 ,,que/4 ,,xv4 ,:at is ! "w ( creation8 ,,answ4 ,! "w ( creation is t1 :]e9 ,god did1 9 ! beg9n+1 by ! ^w ( 8 p[]1 make1 ( no?+1 ! _w1 & all ?+s !re91 = himself1 )9 ! space ( six days1 & all v good4 ,hav+ consid]$ ,god's et]nal purpose1 z respect+ :atev] %all come to pass1 :i* is g5]ally call$ an int]nal1 or imman5t act ( ! div9e w1 we are n[ to consid] ^? works :i* are produc$ by him1 9 pursuance !re(4 ,x is inconsi/5t ) ! idea ( an inf9itely p]fect ,be+1 to suppose1 t any ( 8 decrees %all n take effect1 ,ha? he spok51 & %all he n make x good8 ,num4 xxiii4 #ai4 ,8 c\nsel %all /&1 & he w d all 8 pleasure1 ,isa4 xlvi4 #aj4 ,?is is a necess>y consequ5ce1 f ! immutability ( 8 w1 z well z f ! end :i* he has design$ to atta91 to wit1 ! advancem5t ( 8 own glory2 & !re=e1 if he %\ld n execute 8 decrees1 he w\ld lose t rev5ue ( glory1 :i* he design$ to br+ to himself !reby1 :i* x _c be suppos$ t he w\ld d2 & accord+ly we are to consid] 8 p[] z ex]t$1 9 ord] to ! accompli%m5t ( 8 purpose4 ,?is is said to h be5 done ei!r 9 ! fir/ production ( all ?+s1 :i* is call$1 ,! "w ( creation1 or 9 8 uphold+ & gov]n+ all ?+s1 :i* is 8 provid5ce2 bo? :i* are to be p>ticul>ly consid]$4 ,&1 ,i4 ,we are to speak conc]n+ ! "w ( creation1 & s to enquire :at we are to und]/& by creation1 & to consid] x z a "w peculi> to ,god4 ,,ii4 ,t ?is "w 0 n p]=m$ f et]nity1 b 9 ! beg9n+ ( "t4 ,,iii4 ,h[ he is said to create all ?+s by ! ^w ( 8 p[]4 ,,iv4 ,! end = :i* he made !m1 namely1 = himself1 or = 8 own glory4 ,v4 ,! "t 9 :i* he made !m4 ,&1 ,,vi4 ,! quality or condition !re(1 z all ?+s are said to h be5 made v good4 ,i4 ,z to ! mean+ ( ! ^w creation2 x is ! application !re( to ! ?+s made1 or "s circum/ances att5d+ ?is action1 t det]m9e ! s5se ( x4 ,! ,hebrew & ,greek words#a1 by :i* x is express$1 are sometimes us$ to signify ! natural production ( ?+s3 ,?us x is said1 9 ,psal4 cii4 #ah4 ,! p t %all be creat$1 speak+ ( ! g5]ation to come1 %all praise ! ,"l2 & else:]e1 9 ,ezek4 xxi4 #cj4 says ,god1 ,i w judge !e 9 ! place :]e ?\ wa/ creat$1 t is1 :]e ?\ wa/ born1 9 ! l& ( ?y nativity4 ,& sometimes x is appli$ to signify ! disp5sations ( provid5ce1 :i*1 ?\gh !y are ! wond]ful effects ( div9e p[]1 yet are tak5 9 a s5se diff]5t f ! fir/ production ( all ?+s3 ?us x is said1 9 ,isa4 xlv4 #g4 ,i =m ! light1 & create d>kness2 :i* metaphorical expressions are expla9$ 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,i make peace1 & create evil4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 sometimes ,god's creat+ is express$ by 8 mak+ all ?+s2 :i* ^w1 9 its common acceptation1 is tak5 = ! natural production ( ?+s2 ?\gh1 9 ?is in/ance1 x is us$ = ! production ( ?+s :i* are sup]natural3 ?us x is said1 9 ,john i4 #c4 ,all ?+s 7 made by him2 & else:]e1 9 ,psal4 xxxiii4 #f4 ,by ! ^w ( ! ,"l 7 ! heav5s made1 & all by ! ho/ ( !m by ! brea? ( 8 m\?4 ,!re=e x is by ! application ( ^! words1 to ! ?+s produc$1 t we are m especially to judge ( ! s5se ( !m4 ,accord+ly1 :5 ,god is said to create1 or make ! heav5s & e>?1 or to br+ ?+s into be+1 :i* be=e did n exi/1 ?is is ! mo/ prop] s5se ( ! ^w creation2 & 9 ?is s5se we take x1 9 ! head we are ent]+ ^u4 ,x is ! production ( all ?+s out ( no?+1 by 8 almighty ^w2 & ?is is g5]ally call$ imm$iate creation1 :i* 0 ! fir/ display ( div9e p[]1 a "w ) :i* "t began2 s we are to und]/& ^? words1 ,9 ! beg9n+ ,god creat$ ! heav5 & ! e>?1 ,g54 i4 #a4 t is1 t fir/ matt] out ( :i* all ?+s 7 =m$1 :i* has be5 nei!r increas$ nor dim9i%$ ev] s9ce1 nor c be1 :atev] alt]ations !re may be made 9 ?+s1 )\t suppos+ an act ( ! div9e w to annihilate any "p !re(1 :i* we h no gr\nd to d4 ,aga91 x is sometimes tak5 = ,god's br++ ?+s into t =m1 9 :i* !y are1 :i* is g5]ally call$ a m$iate creation1 z 9 ! acc\nt we h ( x 9 ! fir/ *apt] ( ,g5esis2 9 :i* ,god is said1 out ( t matt] :i* he creat$ at fir/1 to create ! heav5s1 ! e>?1 ! sea1 & all liv+ creatures t move !re91 aft] _! respective k9ds1 :i* no f9ite wisdom1 or p[]1 c\ld h done4 ,! "w 0 sup]natural1 & s diff]s f ! natural production ( ?+s by creatures1 inasmu* z !y c produce no?+1 b out ( o!r ?+s1 t h 9 !mselves a t5d5cy1 accord+ to ! fix$ laws ( nature1 to be made1 t :i* is design$ to be produc$ out ( !m2 z :5 a plant1 or a tree1 is produc$ out ( a se$1 or :5 ! =m1 or %ape ( ?+s is alt]$ by ! skill ( m51 :]e !re is a t5d5cy 9 ! ?+s !mselves1 9 a natural way1 to answ] ! end design$ by !m t made !m1 9 :i* respect !y are said to make1 b n create ^? ?+s2 s t creation is a "w peculi> to ,god1 f :i* all creatures are exclud$4 ,accord+ly1 x is a glory :i* ,god (t5 appropriates to himself 9 scripture3 ?us he is call$1 by way ( em95ce1 ,! ,creator ( ! ends ( ! e>?1 ,isa4 xl4 #bh4 & he speaks1 conc]n+ himself1 ) an unp>allel$ magnific5ce ( expression1 ,i h made ! e>?1 & creat$ man ^u x2 ,i1 ev5 my h&s1 h /ret*$ out ! heav5s1 & all _! ho/ h ,i comm&$1 ,isa4 xlv4 #ab4 & he is said to h done ?is1 exclusively ( all o!rs3 ?us he says1 ,i am ! ,"l1 t make? all ?+s1 t /ret*e? =? ! heav5s alone1 t spreade? abroad ! e>? by myself1 ,isa4 xliv4 #bd4 ,&1 inde$1 x _c be o!rwise1 s9ce x is a "w ( inf9ite p[]1 & !re=e too great = any f9ite be+1 :o c act no o!rwise1 b 9 proportion to ! circumscrib$ limits ( its own p[]2 & be+1 at be/1 b a natural ag5t1 x _c produce any ?+ sup]natural4 ,f :5ce x may be inf]r$1 t no creature 0 an in/rum5t made use (1 by ,god1 9 ! production ( all ?+s2 or t inf9ite p[] c\ld n be ex]t$ by a f9ite m$ium3 b ?is has be5 already consid]$1 "u a =ego+ answ]4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] t ?is "w ( creation 0 n p]=m$ f et]nity1 b 9 ! beg9n+ ( "t4 ,?is we ass]t aga9/ "s ( ! hea!n philosoph]s1 :o h1 9 _! writ+s1 def5d$ ! et]nity ( ! _w#b1 be+ induc$ h]eunto by ^? l[ conceptions1 :i* !y _h ( ! p[] ( ,god1 z suppos+1 t because all creatures1 or natural ag5ts1 mu/ h "s mat]ials to "w ^u1 s t z ?is proposition is true1 ) respect to !m1 t no?+ c be made out ( no?+1 !y conclude1 t x is also applicable to ,god4 ,& ?is absurd op9ion has be5 imbib$ by "s1 :o h pret5d$ to ! ,*ri/ian "n2 x 0 ma9ta9$ by ,h]mog5es1 ab\t ! middle ( ! second c5tury1 &1 ) a great deal ( _s & argum5t1 oppos$ by ,t]tullian2 &1 among o!r ?+s1 t fa!r obs]ves1 t philosophy1 9 "s respects1 _h pav$ ! way to h]esy#c2 & probably ! apo/le ,paul 0 appreh5sive t x w\ld d s2 or t !y1 :o 7 br$ up 9 ! s*ools ( ! philosoph]s1 w\ld1 z x is pla9 !y (t5 did1 adapt _! notions 9 div9ity1 to ^? :i* !y _h be=e le>n$ !re91 ( :i* ?is is a flagrant in/ance2 & !re=e he says1 ,bew>e1 le/ any man spoil y ?r\gh philosophy1 & va9 deceit1 aft] ! tradition ( m51 aft] ! rudim5ts ( ! _w1 & n aft] ,*ri/1 ,col4 ii4 #h4 & !y1 :o h def5d$ ?is notion1 h be5 divid$ 9 _! s5tim5ts ab\t x4 ,"s suppose1 9 g5]al1 t matt] 0 et]nal1 b n br\ght into t =m1 9 :i* x n[ is1 till ,god1 by 8 almighty p[]1 produc$ t *ange 9 x1 & s alt]$ ! =m ( ?+s4 ,o!rs suppose1 t ! _w 0 9 a =m1 n mu* unlike to :at x n[ is1 f et]nity1 & t !re 7 et]nal successive ages1 & g5]ations ( m51 & a con/ant alt]ation ( ?+s4 ,"s p>ts ( ! _w1 at "o "t1 de/roy$ by deluges1 or fire1 or e>?quakes1 & o!r p>ts at ano!r "t2 & s !re 0 a k9d ( succession ( g5]ation & corruption2 =m] worlds lo/ & buri$ 9 ru9s1 & all ! monum5ts ( _! antiquity p]i%$ ) !m1 & new ones aris+ 9 _! /ead4 ,?is !y ass]t1 z a bl9d to _! ungr\nd$ op9ion1 & z an answ] to t reasonable dem& :i* might be made2 ,if ! _w 0 et]nal1 h[ comes x to pass t we "k no?+ ( :at 0 done 9 x1 9 ^? ages1 :i* w5t be=e t :i* we reckon ! fir/ beg9n+ ( "t8 ,z = ! s*ool-m51 ?\gh !y h n any ( !m giv5 directly into ?is notion1 :i* is s notori\sly contr>y to scripture1 yet "s ( !m h v mu* conf\nd$ & puzzl$ ! m9ds ( m5 ) _! metaphysical subtilties ab\t ?is matt]2 z "s ( !m h pret5d$ to ma9ta91 t1 ?\gh ,god did n actually create any ?+ be=e t beg9n+ ( "t1 :i* is m5tion$ 9 scripture1 yet he might1 _h he pleas$1 h produc$ ?+s f et]nity#d1 because he _h1 f et]nity1 inf9ite p[]1 & a sov]eign w2 !re=e ?is p[] might h be5 d$uc$ into act1 & s !re might h be5 an et]nal production ( ?+s2 = to suppose1 t inf9ite p[] _c ex]t itself1 is contr>y to ! idea ( its be+ inf9ite4 ,& to suppose t ,god 0 inf9itely good1 f et]nity1 implies1 t he might h communicat$ be+ to creatures f et]nity1 9 :i* 8 goodness w\ld h ex]t$ itself4 ,& !y f>!r argue1 t x is c]ta91 t ,god might h creat$ ! _w soon] ?an he did2 s t1 in/ead ( its hav+ cont9u$ 9 be+1 t numb] ( ye>s1 :i* x has done1 x might h exi/$ any o!r unlimit$ numb] ( ye>s2 or s9ce1 by an act ( 8 w1 x has exi/$ s _m ?\s& ye>s1 z x appe>s to h done1 f scripture1 x might1 _h he pleas$1 h exi/$ any o!r numb] ( ye>s1 ?\gh we suppose x nev] s l>ge1 & consequ5tly t x might h exi/$ f et]nity4 ,b :at is ?is1 b to d>k5 tru?1 by words )\t k8 or to measure ! p]fections ( ,god1 by ! l9e or /&>d ( f9ite ?+s8 x is to conceive ( ! et]nity ( ,god1 z ?\gh x 7 successive4 ,!re=e1 ?\gh we d n d5y b t ,god c\ld h creat$ ! _w any numb] ( ye>s t a f9ite m9d c describe1 soon] ?an he did2 yet ?is w\ld n be to create x f et]nity1 s9ce t exce$s all b\nds4 ,we d n d5y b t ! div9e p[] might h be5 d$uc$ into an act1 or creat$ ! _w be=e he did2 yet to say t he c\ld create x f et]nity1 is contr>y to ! nature ( ?+s2 = x is to suppose1 t an inf9ite duration might be communicat$ to a f9ite be+1 or t ,god might make a creature equal1 9 duration1 ) himself2 :i*1 z x conta9s ! greate/ absurdity1 s ! impossibility ( ! ?+ does n1 9 ! lea/1 argue any defect ( p[] 9 him4 ,f :5ce we may inf]1 ! vanity1 & bold presumption1 ( measur+ ! p[] ( ,god by ! l9e ( ! creature2 & ! great advantage :i* we receive f div9e revelation1 :i* sets ?is matt] 9 a cle> light1 by :i* x appe>s1 t no?+ exi/$ be=e "t b ,god2 ?is is agreeable to ! highe/ reason1 & ! div9e p]fections4 ,to suppose1 t a creature exi/$ f et]nity1 implies a contradiction2 = to be a creature1 is to be produc$ by ! p[] ( a creator1 :o is ,god1 & ?is is inconsi/5t ) its exi/+ f et]nity2 = t is to suppose t x _h a be+ be=e x 0 br\ght into be+4 ,moreov]1 s9ce to exi/ f et]nity1 is to h an inf9ite1 or unlimit$ duration1 x w foll[ f !nce1 t if ! fir/ matt]1 out ( :i* all ?+s 7 =m$1 0 inf9ite 9 its duration1 x mu/ h all o!r p]fections2 p>ticul>ly1 x mu/ be self-exi/5t1 & h 9 x no?+ t is f9ite1 = inf9ite & f9ite p]fections are inconsi/5t ) ea* o!r2 &1 if s1 !n x mu/ n consi/ ( any p>ts1 or be devisible1 z all mat]ial ?+s are3 besides1 if ! _w 0 et]nal1 x c\ld n be measur$ by successive duration1 inasmu* z !re is no t]m1 or po9t1 f :5ce ?is succession may be comput$1 = t is inconsi/5t ) et]nity2 & if its duration 0 once unmeasur$1 or n comput$ by succession1 h[ came x aft]w>ds to be successive1 z ! duration ( all mat]ial be+s is8 ,aga91 to suppose matt] to be co-et]nal ) ,god1 is to suppose x to be equal ) him1 = :atev] has "o div9e p]fection1 mu/ h all2 s t ?is is contr>y to ^? natural ideas1 :i* we h ( ! div9e p]fections1 & conta9s su* absurdities1 z h n ! lea/ col\r ( reason to support !m4 ,b x m evid5tly appe>s1 f scripture1 t ! _w 0 made 9 ! beg9n+ ( "t1 & !re=e did n exi/ f et]nity2 s9ce !re9 we read1 t 9 ! beg9n+ ,god creat$ ! heav5 & ! e>?1 ,g54 i4 #a4 & else:]e1 ,?\1 ,"l1 9 ! beg9n+1 ha/ laid ! f\ndation ( ! e>?1 & ! heav5s are ! works ( ?9e h&s1 ,heb4 i4 #aj4 ,n[ s9ce we are n to conf\nd "t & et]nity toge!r1 or to say1 t t :i* 0 creat$ 9 ! beg9n+1 0 )\t beg9n+1 t is1 f et]nity1 x is evid5t t no creature 0 et]nal4 ,?us hav+ consid]$ ! impossibility ( ! exi/5ce ( f9ite ?+s1 f et]nity1 we may "h take occasion to v9dicate ! acc\nt we h 9 scripture1 conc]n+ ! _w's hav+ be5 creat$ betwe5 five & six ?\s& ye>s s9ce1 f ! objections ( ^? :o suppose1 t ! antiquity !re( exce$s ! scripture-acc\nt by _m ages4 ,^? t foll[ ! ,,lxx translation ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 9 _! *ronological acc\nt ( "t1 suppose ! _w to be betwe5 f\rte5 & fifte5 hundr$ ye>s old] ?an we h gr\nd to conclude x is1 accord+ to ! acc\nt we h !re( 9 ! ,hebrew text4 ,?is we _c b ?9k to be a mi/ake1 & has l$ _m ( ! fa!rs into ! same error#e1 :o1 ?r\gh _! unacqua9t$ness ) ! ,hebrew language1 except+ ,j]om & ,orig51 h>dly us$ any b ?is translation#f4 ,b ?is we %all pass ov]1 & proce$ to consid] ! acc\nt t "s give ( ! antiquity ( ! _w1 :i* is a great deal remote1 f :at we h 9 scripture1 ?\gh ?is is pr9cipally to be f\nd 9 ! writ+s ( ^? :o 7 altoge!r unacqua9t$ ) x4 ,?us ! ,egyptians1 accord+ to ! report ( "s anci5t hi/orians1 pret5d$1 t !y _h *ronicles ( ! reigns ( _! k+s = _m ?\s& ye>s long] ?an we h gr\nd to conclude ! _w has /ood#g4 ,& ! ,*aldeans exce$ !m 9 ! acc\nts !y give ( "s ?+s conta9$ 9 _! hi/ory2 & ! ,*9ese pret5d to exce$ !m by _m ?\s& ye>s1 b ^! acc\nts are fabul\s & ungr\nd$#hi4 ,& inasmu* z !y are confut$1 & expos$ by _m ( ! hea!n !mselves1 z ridicul\s & absurd boa/s1 r ?an au!ntic acc\nts1 no "o :o has ! lea/ degree ( mode/y1 c oppose !m to ! acc\nt we h1 9 scripture1 ( ! "t t ! _w has cont9u$1 :i* is no m ?an betwe5 five or six ?\s& ye>s4 ,& t ! _w _c be ( great] antiquity ?an ?is may be prov$1 f ! acc\nt :i* we h ( ! fir/ orig9al ( nations1 & ! inv5tors ( ?+s 9 scripture1 & o!r writ+s4 ,x is n reasonable to suppose1 t m5 liv$ 9 ! _w _m ?\s& ye>s1 )\t ! k ( ^? ?+s1 t 7 necess>y = ! improvem5t ( _! m9ds1 & o!rs t 7 conducive to ! good ( human society1 z well z subs]vi5t to ! conv5i5cies ( life2 b ?is !y mu/ h done1 :o are suppos$ to h liv$ be=e ^! ?+s 7 kn[n 9 ! _w4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! orig9al ( nations1 :i* spread !mselves ov] ! e>? aft] ! univ]sal deluge1 we h an acc\nt ( x 9 ,g54 x4 &1 9 p>ticul>1 ( ! fir/ rise ( ! ,assyrian mon>*y1 :i* 0 erect$ by ,nimrod1 :o is suppos$ to be ! same t o!r writ]s call ,belus4 ,?is mon>*y 0 cont9u$1 ei!r "u ! "n ( ! ,assyrian1 or ,babylonian1 till ,cyrus's "t1 & no writ]s pret5d t !re 0 any be=e x3 &1 accord+ to ! scripture acc\nt h]e(1 x 0 erect$ above sev5te5 hundr$ ye>s aft] ! creation ( ! _w2 :]eas1 if ! _w _h be5 s old1 z "s pret5d x is1 or _h exce$$ ! scripture acc\nt ( ! age & duration !re(1 we %\ld c]ta9ly h _h "s relation ( ! civil affairs ( k+doms & nations1 9 ^? =ego+ ages1 to be dep5d$ on1 b ( ?is1 hi/ory is altoge!r sil5t2 = we suppose ! acc\nt t ! ,egyptians give ( _! ,dyna/ies1 & ! reigns ( _! gods & k+s1 9 ^? =ego+ ages1 are1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 ungr\nd$ & fabul\s4 ,z to :at respects ! inv5tors ( ?+s1 :i* are necess>y 9 human life1 we h "s h9ts ( ?is 9 scripture4 ,z we h an acc\nt 9 scripture1 ,g54 iv4 #bj-bb4 ( ! fir/ t made any consid]able improvem5t 9 ! art ( husb&ry1 & 9 ! managem5t ( cattle1 & ( ! fir/ in/ructor ( e artific] 9 brass & iron1 by :i* means ^? tools 7 fram$1 :i* are necess>y = ! mak+ ^? ?+s t are useful 9 life2 & also ( ! fir/ inv5tor ( music1 :o is call$1 ,! fa!r ( all su* z h&le ! h>p & organ1 :i* 0 9 t space ( "t1 :i* int]v5$ betwe5 ! creation & ! deluge2 &1 aft] ?is we read ( ! fir/ plantation ( v9ey>ds1 & ! f>!r improvem5t !re( by mak+ w9e1 by ,noah1 ,g54 ix4 #bj1 #ba4 :i* ! _w seems to h kn[n no?+ ( be=e4 ,& x is m ?an probable1 t ! art ( navigation 0 n kn[n1 till ,noah1 by div9e direction1 fram$ ! ark1 :i* gave ! fir/ h9t to ?is useful inv5tion2 & ?is art 0 n1 = _m ages1 s mu* improv$1 z x is 9 our day4 ,! m>9]'s ne$le1 & ! v>iation ( ! compass1 or ! me?od ( sail+ by obs]vation ( ! heav5ly bodies1 seem to h be5 altoge!r unkn[n by ^? m>9]s1 9 ^: %ip ! apo/le ,paul sail$1 ,acts xxvii4 = want ( :i*1 !y expos$ !mselves to suff] %ipwreck1 hop+1 !reby1 to save _! lives4 ,&1 z to :at conc]ns ^? inv5tions1 t are necess>y = ! improvem5t ( k2 x does n appe> t writ+ 0 kn[n till ,moses' "t2 &1 aft] ?is1 ! use ( lett]s 0 br\ght into ,greece by ,cadmus4 ,& !re=e x is no wond]1 :5 hi/orians give "s d>k h9ts ( ?+s done be=e ?is1 be+ unacqua9t$ ) scripture-hi/ory1 t !y are at a loss1 & pret5d n to give an acc\nt ( ?+s done be=e ! deluge#aj4 ,%all we suppose1 t !re 7 s _m ages1 z "s pret5d 9 :i* m5 liv$1 & yet no acc\nt giv5 ( ?+s done !re91 transmitt$ to po/]ity1 by ^? :o ass]t x8 ,!re=e !re c be no gr\nd to conclude1 t ! _w has /ood long] ?an ! scripture acc\nt !re(#aa4 ,we pass by ! inv5tion ( ! art ( pr9t+1 :i* has n be5 kn[n 9 ! _w above ?ree hundr$ ye>s2 & ! _m improvem5ts t h be5 made 9 philosophy1 ma!maticks1 m$ic9e1 anatomy1 *ymi/ry1 & me*anicks1 9 ! la/ age2 & c we suppose t !re are s _m ?\s& ages pass$ )\t any ( ^! improvem5ts8 ,& to ?is we may add ! orig9 ( idolatry1 9 !m :o wor%ipp$ m51 :om !y call$ gods1 namely1 su* z _h be5 useful :ile !y liv$ among ^? t wor%ipp$ !m1 or _h be5 ( great note1 or p[]1 9 ! _w1 or :o 7 ! fir/ inv5tors ( ?+s3 ?is be+ kn[n1 & ! "t 9 :i* !y liv$1 m5tion$1 by "s writ]s among ! hea!n1 :i* is mu* lat] ?an ! fir/ age ( ! _w1 is a f>!r evid5ce ( ?is tru?1 t x has n /ood s _m ye>s z "s pret5d4 ,if x be object$1 t !re has be5 a k9d ( circulation1 or revolution ( ?+s ) respect to m5's kn[+1 & aft]w>ds los+ & !n rega9+ ! k ( "s ( ^? arts1 :i* we suppose to h be5 fir/ discov]$ 9 9 lat] ages1 s t !y might h be5 kn[n 9 ! _w _m ages be=e3 ,?is is to ass]t1 )\t pret5d+ to give any pro( !re(2 & no?+ c be inf]r$ f a m]e possibility ( ?+s1 :i* no "o1 :o has ! lea/ degree ( judgm5t1 w ev] acquiesce 92 especially ! memory ( "s ?+s c\ld nev] h be5 univ]sally eras$ out ( ! m9ds ( m51 by any deva/ations t might be suppos$ to h be5 made 9 ! _w4 ,!re=e1 to conclude ?is argum5t1 no?+ c be reasonably object$ aga9/ ! acc\nt we h 9 scripture1 ( ! creation ( ! _w at fir/1 & ( its hav+ cont9u$ t numb] ( ye>s1 & no long]1 :i* we believe x to h done1 f ^? sacr$ writ+s1 :i* conta9 ! only au!ntic records !re(1 & h suffici5t au?ority to put to sil5ce all ^? fabul\s conjectures1 or va9 & gr\ndless boa/s1 t pret5d to contradict x4 ,,iii4 ,god is said to h creat$ all ?+s by ! ^w ( 8 p[]2 ?us ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,by ! ^w ( ! ,"l 7 ! heav5s made2 & all ! ho/ ( !m by ! brea? ( 8 m\?1 ,psal4 xxxiii4 #f4 ,"s1 inde$1 und]/& ?is1 & sev]al o!r scriptures1 9 :i* ,god is said to create all ?+s by 8 ^w1 z imply+1 t ,god ! ,fa!r made all ?+s by ! ,son1 8 p]sonal ,^w3 b1 ?\gh ?is be a great tru?1 & x be expressly said1 ,all ?+s 7 made by him1 ,john i4 #c4 z has be5 consid]$ "u a =ego+ answ]#ab1 :]eby ! div9ity ( ,*ri/ 0 prov$2 yet "h we speak ( creation1 z an effect ( t p[]1 :i* is a p]fection ( ! div9e nature4 ,& :]eas x is call$ ! ^w ( 8 p[]1 x signifies1 t ,god produc$ all ?+s by an act ( 8 p[] & sov]eign w2 s t h[ difficult soev] ! "w 0 9 itself1 z inf9itely sup]ior to f9ite p[]1 yet x argues1 t x 0 p]=m$ by ,god )\t any mann] ( difficulty1 & !re=e x 0 z easy to him z a ?\ght1 or an act ( will+ is to any creature2 accord+ly x is said1 ,he spake & x 0 done2 he comm&$1 & x /ood fa/1 ,psal4 xxxiii4 #i4 ,z no?+ c\ld resi/ 8 w1 or h9d] 8 purpose f tak+ effect1 s all ?+s 7 equally possible to him4 ,9 ?is respect1 creation diff]s f ! natural production ( ?+s1 :i*1 ?\gh !y be ! effects ( p[]1 yet no?+ is produc$ by a p[]ful ^w1 or1 z x 71 comm&$ into be+1 b t :i* is ! effect ( almighty p[]1 z ! creation ( all ?+s is said to be4 ,,iv4 ,! end = :i* ,god made all ?+s1 0 8 own glory2 or1 z x is said1 ,he made all ?+s = himself1 ,prov4 xvi4 #d4 t is1 t he might demon/rate 8 et]nal p[] & ,godhead1 & all ^? div9e p]fections1 :i* %9e =? 9 ?is illu/ri\s "w1 & s might receive a rev5ue ( glory1 z ! result !re(4 ,n t he 0 "u any natural necessity to d ?is1 or w\ld h be5 less happy & glori\s 9 himself1 ?an he 0 f all et]nity1 if he _h n giv5 be+ to any ?+4 ,we are f> f suppos+1 t !re is any addition made h]eby to 8 ess5tial glory2 ?is appe>s f ! indep5d5ce ( 8 div9e p]fections3 ,z !y are n d]iv$ f ! creature1 s !y _c receive any additional improvem5t f him1 no m ?an ! lu/re ( ! sun is increas$ by its be+ beheld by our eyes2 nor does x su/a9 any real dim9ution !re(1 :5 its brightness is obscur$ by ! int]posure ( any ?+ t hides x f u4 ,god did n make ! _w t 8 p[] or wisdom might be improv$ h]eby2 b t he might be admir$ & ador$1 or t 8 relative glory might be advanc$ by u1 :i* w\ld be ! highe/ advantage to u4 ,?is 0 ! great end = :i* he made all ?+s2 & x is v agreeable to ! scope & design ( scripture 9 g5]al1 :i* puts u ^u giv+ him ! glory due to 8 "n1 z be+ induc$ h]eunto by all ! displays !re( 9 8 works4 ,!re=e x is a v unbecom+ way ( speak+1 & t5ds v mu* to detract f ! div9e p]fections1 to say z a judici\s writ]#ac repres5ts "s object+1 8,z ?\gh ,god 7 n s selfi%1 & desir\s ( glory1 z to make ! _w1 & all creatures !re91 only = 8 own hon\r1 & to be prais$ by m540 ,& ano!r writ]#ad speaks 8 own s5se ( ?is matt]1 9 words no less %ock+4 ,he says1 inde$1 8,t ,god _c really suff] any dim9ution ( 8 own by our dislike1 or is advanc$ 9 hon\r by our approbation ( 8 disp5sations20 :i*1 z x respects 8 ess5tial glory1 is an und\bt$ tru?2 b yet he speaks1 9 o!r respects1 ( ! glory ( ,god1 by :i*1 x is pla91 he means t :i* is g5]ally call$ 8 relative1 or manife/ative glory1 9 a v unbecom+ mann]1 :5 he says2 8,t ,god1 be+ inf9itely p]fect1 mu/ be inf9itely happy )9 himself1 & s c design no self-end )\t himself2 !re=e :at o!r end c he be suppos$ to aim at 9 ^! ?+s1 b our good8 ,x is !re=e a va9 imag9ation1 t ! great design ( any ( ,god's actions1 8 glori\s works & disp5sations1 %\ld be ?us to be admir$1 or applaud$1 by 8 wor?less creatures1 t he may ga9 e/eem1 or a good ^w1 f su* vile creatures z we are4 ,we take too mu* ^u u1 if we imag9e t ! all-wise ,god c be conc]n$1 :e!r su* bl9d creatures1 z we are1 approve or disapprove ( 8 proce$+s2 & we ?9k too meanly (1 & detract f 8 great ,maje/y1 if we conceive he c be delight$ ) our applause1 or aim at reputation f u 9 8 glori\s design1 t !re=e su* z we %\ld ?9k well ( him1 or h due appreh5sions ( ^? attributes1 by ! ackn[l$gm5t ( :i* we are said to glorify him40 ,?is is1 at once1 to dive/ him ( all t glory1 :i* he design$ f 8 works2 b f> be x f u to approve ( any su* modes ( speak+4 ,!re=e we mu/ conclude1 t ?\gh ,god did n make any ?+ ) a design to r5d] himself m glori\s ?an he 01 f all et]nity1 yet x 01 t 8 creatures %\ld behold & improve ! displays ( 8 div9e p]fections1 & s r5d] himself ! object ( desire & delight1 t religi\s wor%ip might be excit$ h]eby1 & t we might ascribe to him ! glory t is due to 8 "n4 ,we might also obs]ve1 t ,god creat$ all ?+s by 8 p[]1 t he might take occasion to set =? ! glory ( all 8 o!r p]fections1 9 8 works ( provid5ce & grace1 & p>ticul>ly 9 ! "w ( our r$emption1 all :i* suppose ! creature br\ght into be+2 & s 8 fir/ "w made way = all o!rs1 :i* are1 or %all be p]=m$ by him 9 "t1 or ?r\gh\t ! ages ( et]nity4 ,v4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! space ( "t1 9 :i* ,god creat$ all ?+s1 namely1 9 six days4 ,?is c\ld n h be5 det]m9$ by ! light ( nature1 & !re=e mu/ be conclud$ to be a doctr9e ( pure revelation2 z also ! acc\nt we h1 9 ,g54 i4 ( ! ord] 9 :i* ?+s 7 br\ght to p]fection1 or ! "w ( ea* day4 ,"h we _c b take notice ( ! op9ion ( "s1 :o suppose1 t ! _w 0 creat$ 9 an in/ant1 z ?9k+1 t ?is is m agreeable to ! idea ( creation1 & m pla9ly di/+ui%es x f ! natural production ( ?+s1 :i* are br\ght to p]fection by degrees1 & n 9 a mom5t1 z !y suppose ?is "w 04 ,?is op9ion has be5 advanc$ by "s anci5t writ]s2 & :]eas x seems directly to contradict t acc\nt :i* is giv5 !re( by ,moses1 !y suppose t ! di/ribution ( ! "w ( creation1 into t ( six days1 is only design$ to lead u into ! k ( ! di/9ct p>ts !re(1 :]eby !y may be bett] conceiv$ (1 z ?\gh !y _h be5 made 9 su* an ord]1 "o aft] ano!r2 b ?is is to make ! scripture speak :at m5 please to h x1 )\t any reg>d _h to ! g5u9e s5se & import ( ! words !re(4 ,_h x only be5 ass]t$1 t ! fir/ matt]1 out ( :i* all ?+s 7 =m$1 _h be5 creat$ 9 an in/ant2 t is n only agreeable to ! "w ( creation1 b to ! lit]al s5se ( ! text2 = x is said to be creat$ 9 ! beg9n+1 t is1 9 ! fir/ po9t ( "t2 or if x _h only be5 said1 t ,god c\ld h br\ght all ?+s to p]fection 9 an in/ant1 we w\ld n h d5i$ x2 b to ass]t t he did s1 we _c b ?9k an ill-gr\nd$ s5se ( a pla9 "p ( scripture4 ,t :i* induces !m to give into ?is op9ion is1 because !y ?9k t ?is r$\nds to ! glory ( ,god1 & seems mo/ agreeable to a sup]natural production ( ?+s1 & to ^? expressions1 by :i* ! "w ( creation is repres5t$2 z 9 ! scripture be=e-m5tion$ 9 :i* x is said1 ,god spake1 & x 0 done2 t :i* 0 produc$ by a ^w's speak+1 is p]=m$ 9 an in/ant4 ,& !y suppose1 t ?is is agreeable to ! acc\nt :i* we h ( t *ange :i* %all pass on ! bodies ( ^? :o %all be f\nd alive at ! la/ day1 t x %all be 9 a mom5t1 9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #eb4 & to "s o!r miracles & sup]natural productions1 :i* h be5 in/antane\s4 ,b all ?is is n suffici5t to support an op9ion1 :i* _c be def5d$ any o!rwise1 ?an by suppos+ t ! express words ( scripture mu/ be und]/ood 9 an allegorical s5se4 ,!re is !re=e ano!r acc\nt giv5 ( ?is matt]1 by "s div9es1 ( v consid]able wor? & judgm5t1#ae :i*1 z !y appreh5d1 conta9s a concession ( z mu* z ne$ be dem&$ 9 fav\r ( ! in/antane\s production ( ?+s1 z mo/ agreeable to ! idea ( creation1 & yet does n militate aga9/ ! s5se ( ! acc\nt giv5 !re(1 9 ,g54 i4 & t is1 t ! di/9ct p>ts ( ! creation 7 ea* ( !m produc$ 9 a mom5t4 ,z = in/ance1 9 ! "w ( ! fir/ day1 !re 0 ! fir/ matt] ( all ?+s produc$ 9 "o mom5t2 &1 aft] t1 9 ! same day1 light 0 produc$1 9 ano!r mom5t1 agreeable to ^? words1 ,let !re be light1 & !re 0 light2 &1 9 ano!r mom5t1 !re 0 a division ( ! light f ! d>kness1 & s ! "w ( ! fir/ day 0 f9i%$4 ,&1 9 ! o!r days1 :]e ! works 7 v>i\s1 !re 7 di/9ct acts ( ! div9e w1 or words ( comm& giv5 conc]n+ _! production1 :i* imm$iately ensu$ h]eupon2 & !re 01 9 sev]al in/ances1 an int]val betwe5 ! production ( "o ?+ & ano!r1 :i* belong$ to ! same day's "w2 p>ticul>ly1 9 ! six? day1 !re 0 fir/ a ^w ( comm& giv51 by :i* bea/s & creep+ ?+s 7 =m$1 & !n ano!r ^w giv5 =?1 by :i* man 0 creat$1 :51 inde$1 !re 0 an approbation ( ! =m] "p ( ?is day's "w1 9 v]4 #bf4 ,god says1 ,t x 0 good1 be=e ! g5]al approbation1 express$ 9 v]4 #ca4 9 ! end ( ! day1 0 giv51 :5 ,god saw e ?+ t he _h made1 & behold x 0 v good4 ,!re is no?+1 9 ?is op9ion1 7! ma9 reason & f\ndation :]e( has be5 be=e obs]v$7 t c be mu* dislik$1 nei!r is x v mat]ial :e!r x be def5d$ or oppos$2 & !re=e1 ,i ?9k1 !y speak ) ! greate/ prud5ce1 z well z temp] :o reckon ?is among ! numb] ( ^? que/ions1 :i* are g5]ally call$ problematical1 t is1 su* z may be ei!r affirm$ or d5i$1 )\t any great dang] ( dep>t+ f ! fai?2#af &1 inde$1 ,i _c see t ! reasons assign$1 :i* induce p]sons to adh]e to ei!r side ( ! "q1 ) s mu* w>m?1 z to be impati5t ( contradiction1 are suffici5tly conclusive4 ,! ma9 objection br\ght aga9/ _! op9ion1 :o plead = an in/antane\s production ( ?+s 9 ea* day1 is1 t = ,god to br+ ! "w ( ea* day to p]fection 9 a mom5t1 &1 aft] t1 n to beg9 ! "w ( ! next day1 till ! respective day began1 inf]s ,god's re/+ ea* day f 8 "w2 :]eas1 he is n said to re/ till ! :ole creation 0 br\ght to p]fection4 ,b ,i _c see ?is to be a j consequ5ce1 or suffici5t to ov]?r[ ?is op9ion2 s9ce ,god's re/+ f 8 "w1 :5 ! :ole 0 f9i%$1 pr9cipally int5ds 8 n produc+ any new species ( creatures1 & n b>ely 8 ceas+ to produce :at he _h made2 = su* a re/ z ?is might z well be appli$ to 8 f9i%+ ! "w ( ea* day1 ?\gh he took up ! :ole space ( a day !re91 z if he _h f9i%$ x 9 a mom5t4 ,&1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 x is object$ aga9/ ! common op9ion relat+ to ,god's br++ ! "w ( ea* day to p]fection by degrees1 s z to take up ! space ( a day 9 do+ x1 t x is n agreeable to ! idea ( creation4 ,?is is no j way ( reason+1 nor suffici5t to ov]?r[ x2 s9ce we g5]ally conclude1 t ,god's uphold+ provid5ce1 :i* "s call1 z x 71 a cont9u$ creation1 is no less an in/ance ( div9e & sup]natural p[]1 ?an 8 produc+ !m at fir/3 b ?is is n p]=m$ 9 an in/ant2 nev]!less2 x is said to be done1 z ! apo/le speaks1 9 ,heb4 i4 #c4 ,by ! ^w ( 8 p[]4 ,besides1 !re are "s p>ts ( ! creation1 :i*1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 c\ld h>dly be produc$ 9 an in/ant1 p>ticul>ly ^? works :i* 7 p]=m$ by motion1 :i* _c be in/antane\s2 z ! divid+ ! light f ! d>kness1 ! ga!r+ ! wat]s toge!r into "o place1 s t ! dry l& %\ld appe>2 & if ?is took up m ?an a mom5t1 :y may x n be suppos$ to take up ! space ( a day8 ,s t1 ^u ! :ole1 we may conclude1 t ?\gh x is c]ta9 t spirits1 su* z angels1 or ! s\ls ( our fir/ p>5ts1 c\ld n be o!rwise creat$1 ?an 9 an in/ant1 inasmu* z !y are immat]ial1 & s d n consi/ ( p>ts successively =m$2 yet none ought to det]m9e1 ) too great p]emptor9ess1 t o!r works1 p]=m$ 9 ! six days1 mu/ ea* ( !m be p]=m$ 9 an in/ant1 or else ! "w c\ld n prop]ly be call$ a creation2 & !re=e ! commonly receiv$ op9ion seems z probable z any o!r1 t has hi!rto be5 advanc$1 z x is equally1 if n m agreeable1 to ! express words ( scripture4 ,"h we %all give a brief acc\nt ( ! "w ( ! six days1 z x is conta9$ 9 ! fir/ *apt] ( ,g5esis2 9 ! fir/ day1 ! fir/ matt] out ( :i* all ?+s 7 produc$1 0 creat$ out ( no?+1 :i* is describ$ z be+ )\t =m1 t is1 n 9 t =m :i* ,god design$ to br+ x into2 :]eas1 9 o!r respects1 matt] _c be )\t all mann] ( =m1 or ^? dim5sions t are ess5tial to x1 &1 z x 0 creat$ )\t =m1 s )\t motion2 s t z ,god is ! ,creator ( all ?+s1 he is ! fir/ mov]4 ,nev]!less1 ,i am f> f ?9k+1 t all ,god did1 9 ! creation ( ?+s1 0 by putt+ e ?+ 9 motion1 & t ?is br\ght all ! p>ts ( ! creation into _! respective =m4 ,z an artific] may be said to frame a ma*9e1 :i*1 by its motion1 w produce o!r ?+s1 :i* he design$ to make by ! help !re(1 )\t giv+ himself any f>!r tr\ble2 s !y suppose1 t1 by ^? laws ( motion1 :i* ,god impress$ ^u matt] at fir/1 "o "p ( ! creation br\ght ano!r into ! v>i\s =ms1 :i* !y atta9$ aft]w>ds4#ag ,& ! fir/ ?+ t 0 produc$1 :i* 0 a f>!r "p ( ! six days "w1 0 light2 conc]n+ ?is1 _m h advanc$ _! own ill-gr\nd$ conjectures4 ,!re are "s writ]s1 among ! ,papi/s1 :o h suppos$ t x 0 a quality1 )\t a subject1#ah :i* is an obscure & indef5sible way ( speak+4 ,o!rs h ?\ght1 t h]eby we are to und]/& ! angels2 b ?is is to /ra9 ! s5se ( words too f>1 by hav+ rec\rse to a metaphor1 :i* is inconsi/5t ) :at imm$iately foll[s1 t ,god divid$ ! light f ! d>kness4 ,b x seems mo/ probable t no?+ else is int5d$ h]eby1 b ^? lucid bodies1 :i*1 on ! f\r? day1 7 collect$ into ! sun & fix$ />s4 ,to ?is let me add1 t x is m ?an probable t ,god1 on ! fir/ day1 creat$ ! highe/ heav51 :i* is sometimes call$ 8 ?rone1 toge!r ) ! angels1 ! glori\s inhabitants !re(4 ,x is true1 ,moses1 9 8 hi/ory ( ! creation1 is sil5t z to ?is matt]1 unless x may be inf]r$ f ^? words1 ,9 ! beg9n+ ,god creat$ ! heav5 & ! e>?2 ?\gh1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 some?+ else seems pr9cipally to be int5d$ !reby3 nev]!less1 we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t !y 7 creat$ 9 ! beg9n+ ( "t1 & consequ5tly 9 ! fir/ day1 f :at is said else:]e1 t :5 ,god laid ! f\ndations ( ! e>?1 ! morn+ />s sang toge!r1 & all ! sons ( ,god %\t$ = joy1 ,job xxxviii4 #d1 #g4 :]e ! angels are repres5t$ z celebrat+ & ador+ ^? div9e p]fections1 :i* 7 glorifi$ 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! "w ( creation2 !re=e !y 71 at t "t1 br\ght into be+4 ,on ! second day1 ,god divid$ t "p ( ! _w1 :i* is above1 f t :i* is bel[1 by an ext5d$ space1 :i* is /yl$ ! firmam5t1 & o!rwise call$ heav51 ?\gh di/+ui%$ f ! highe/ heav51 or ! heav5 ( heav5s2 & x is f>!r obs]v$1 t h]eby ! wat]s t are above1 are sep>at$ f ^? :i* are bel[1 t is1 ! cl\ds f ! sea1 & o!r wat]s1 t are 9 ! b[els ( ! e>?4 ,z = t conjecture ( "s1 tak5 f h5ce1 & especially f :at ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,praise him ye wat]s t are above ! heav5s1 ,psal4 cxlviii4 #d4 t !re is a va/ collection ( sup]-cele/ial wat]s1 :i* h no communication ) ^? t are conta9$ 9 ! cl\ds2 ?is seems to be an ungr\nd$ op9ion1 n well agree+ ) ^? pr9ciples ( natural philosophy1 :i* are receiv$ 9 ?is pres5t age2 ?\gh ma9ta9$ by "s ( ! anci5t fa!rs1 z pr9cipally f\nd$ on ! s5se 9 :i* !y und]/& ?is text2 nei!r d !y give a tol]able acc\nt ( ! design ( provid5ce 9 collect+ & fix+ !m !re#ai4 ,!re=e no?+ seems to be int5d$1 9 t text1 b ! wat]s t are conta9$ 9 ! cl\ds z x is said1 ,he b9de? up ! wat]s 9 8 ?ick cl\ds1 ,job xxvi4 #h4 &1 inde$1 ! ,hebrew words seem n to be ju/ly translat$#bj2 = !y ought to be r5d]$1 ,ye wat]s t are f above 9 ! firmam5t1 n above ! heav5s1 b ! e>?1 or a consid]able di/ance f x1 9 ! firmam5t1 z ! cl\ds are4 ,on ! ?ird day1 ! sea & riv]s 7 divid$ f ! e>?1 & ! dry l& appe>$1 & ! e>? br\ght =? h]bs1 grass1 trees1 & plants1 ) :i* x is s ri*ly /or$1 :i* 9 a natural way1 x has produc$ ev] s9ce4 ,on ! f\r? day1 ! sun1 moon & />s 7 made1 to enlight51 &1 by _! influ5ce1 z x 71 to enliv5 ! _w1 & s r5d] x a beautiful place1 :i* w\ld o!rwise h be5 a dismal & uncom=table dungeon2 & t h]eby ! f\r seasons ( ! ye> might be cont9u$ 9 _! respective c\rses1 & _! due measures set to !m3 ?us x is said1 ^! heav5ly bodies 7 appo9t$ = signs1 & = seasons1 & = days1 & = ye>s1 ,g54 i4 #ad4 ,?is has occasion$ "s to enquire1 :e!r any c\nt5ance is h]eby giv5 to judicial a/rology1 or :e!r ! heav5ly bodies h any influ5ce on ! conduct ( human life1 :i* "s anci5t & mod]n writ]s h def5d$1 n )\t advanc+ _m absurdities1 d]ogatory to ! glory ( provid5ce1 z well z contr>y to ! nature ( second causes1 & _! respective effects2 &1 :5 ! moral actions ( intellig5t creatures are said to be po9t$ at1 or direct$ by ! />s1 ?is is contr>y to ! laws ( human nature1 or ! nature ( man1 z a free ag5t2 !re=e1 :atev] be ! s5se ( ^! words ( scripture1 x is c]ta91 !y give no c\nt5ance to ?is presumptu\s & ungr\nd$ practice4 ,b ?is we %all take occasion to oppose1 "u a foll[+ answ]1 :5 we consid] judicial a/rology1 z =bidd5 9 ! fir/ comm&m5t#ba4 ,!re=e1 all t we %all add1 at pres5t1 is1 t :5 ! heav5ly bodies are said to be appo9t$ = times & seasons1 c4 no?+ is int5d$ !reby1 b t !y di/+ui% ! times & seasons ( ! ye>2 or1 x may be1 9 a natural way1 h "s pres5t & imm$iate influ5ce on ! bodies ( m51 & "s o!r creatures bel[ !m4 ,!re is also ano!r "q1 :i* g5]ally occurs :5 p]sons treat ( ?is subject1 namely1 :e!r !re are n di/9ct worlds ( m51 or o!r creatures1 :o inhabit "s ( ^? cele/ial bodies1 :i*1 by late obs]vations1 are suppos$ to be fitt$ to receive !m4 ,?is has be5 ma9ta9$ by ,kepl>1 bi%op ,wilk9s1 & o!r +5i\s writ]s2 & t :i* has pr9cipally l$ !m to ass]t x1 is1 because "s ( !m are1 z is almo/ univ]sally all[$1 n only bigg] ?an ?is e>?1 b !y seem to consi/ ( matt]1 n mu* unlike to x1 & !re=e are no less fit to ent]ta9 di/9ct worlds ( intellig5t creatures4 ,& !y f>!r add1 9 def5ce ( ?is argum5t1 t x _c reasonably be suppos$ t !re %\ld be su* a va/ collection ( matt]1 creat$ ) no o!r design1 b to add to ! small degree ( light1 :i* ! planets1 ! moon except$1 af=d to ?is l[] _w4 ,z = any o!r advantage t !y are ( to x1 any f>!r ?an z !y are objects1 to set =? ! wisdom & p[] ( ,god1 ?is _c be det]m9$ by u2 !re=e !y conclude1 t !y 7 =m$ = ! end above m5tion$4 ,& "s c>ry _! conjectures beyond ?is1 & suppose1 t z e "o ( ! fix$ />s are bodies1 :i* %9e z ! sun does1 ) _! own un-borr[$ light1 & are va/ly l>g]1 t !re=e !re is "s o!r use design$ !reby1 besides t :i* ?is _w receives f !m1 namely1 to give light to "s worlds ( creatures1 t are altoge!r unkn[n to u4 ,accord+ to ?is supposition1 !re are n only m worlds ?an ours1 b multitudes ( !m1 9 proportion to ! numb] ( ! />s1 :i* are inhabit$ ei!r by m51 or "s o!r species ( intellig5t creatures1 :i* t5ds exce$+ly1 9 _! op9ion1 to advance ! p[]1 wisdom1 & goodness1 ( ! great ,creator4 ,! only ?+ t ,i %all say1 conc]n+ ?is mod]n hypo!sis1 is1 t z1 on ! "o h&1 ! common me?od ( opposition to x1 is n1 9 all respects1 suffici5t to ov]?r[ ! argum5t 9 g5]al1 especially :5 m5 pret5d n to det]m9e :at k9ds ( intellig5t creatures inhabit ^! worlds1 & :5 !y are n too p]emptory 9 _! ass]tions ab\t ?is matt]2 s1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 ?is argum5t is def5d$ ) t w>m?1 z ?\gh x 7 a necess>y & important article ( fai?1 & "s n only ass]t ! possibility1 or1 at lea/1 ! probability ( ! tru? !re(1 b speak ) z mu* assurance ( x1 z ?\gh x 7 f\nd$ on scripture2 & :5 !y conclude t !y are inhabit$ by m51 & pret5d to describe1 n only ! =m ( "s ( ^! worlds1 b give su* an acc\nt ( ! inhabitants !re(1 z ?\gh !y _h le>n$ x f "o :o came d[n f !nce#bb2 9 ?is respect1 !y expose ! argum5t1 :i* !y pret5d to def5d1 to contempt1 & r5d] x ju/ly exceptionable4 ,b1 if m5 d n exce$ ^? due b\nds ( mode/y1 :i* %\ld always att5d su* disquisitions1 & di/+ui% ?+s t are only probable1 f ^? t are demon/ratively c]ta91 & reckon ?is no o!r ?an an +5i\s speculation1 :i* may be affirm$1 or d5i$1 9 common ) "s o!r a/ronomical1 or philosophical problems1 )\t consid]+ x1 z affect+ any article ( natural or reveal$ religion1 ,i w\ld n oppose ! argum5t 9 g5]al1 h[ mu* soev] ,i w\ld d ! p>ticul> explication !re(1 z above m5tion$3 b1 :5 ?is is br\ght 91 z a matt] ( debate1 9 ! !ologick s*ools1 & disput$ ) z mu* w>m?1 z ?\gh x 7 next to an h]esy to d5y x1 ,i _c b express z mu* dislike !re(1 z any h done1 :o give into ! commonly receiv$ op9ion relat+ to ?is matt]4 ,on ! fif? day1 ano!r sort ( creatures1 end[$ ) s5se1 z well z life & motion1 7 produc$1 p>tly out ( ! wat]s1 & p>tly out ( ! e>?1 t 0 mix$ ) !m1 namely1 ! fi% t 7 design$ to live 9 ! wat]s1 & ! w+$ f[l1 :i* 7 to fly above !m#bc4 ,on ! six? day1 all sorts ( bea/s1 & creep+ ?+s1 ) :i* ! e>? is pl5tifully furni%$1 7 produc$ out ( x4 ,& :]eas !re are two words us$ to set =? ! diff]5t species ( liv+ creatures1 z contra-di/+ui%$ f creep+ ?+s1 namely1 ! cattle & ! bea/s ( ! e>?1 x is g5]ally suppos$ to imply ! diff]5t sorts ( bea/s1 su* z are tame or wild1 ?\gh wild bea/s 7 n1 at fir/1 s injuri\s to mank9d z n[ !y are4 ,9 ! latt] "p ( ! day1 :5 ?is l[] _w 0 br\ght to p]fection1 & furni%$ ) e ?+ necess>y = 8 ent]ta9m5t1 man1 = ^: sake x 0 made1 0 creat$ out ( ! du/ ( ! gr\nd2 :i* w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$ 9 a foll[+ answ]#bd4 ,god hav+ ?us produc$ all ?+s 9 ?is ord] & me?od1 z we h an acc\nt !re( 9 scripture1 he fix$1 or e/abli%$ ! c\rse or laws ( nature1 :]eby ! v>i\s species ( liv+ creatures might be propagat$1 ?r\gh\t all succe$+ ages1 )\t ! int]posure ( 8 sup]natural p[]1 9 a cont9u$ creation ( !m2 &1 aft] ?is1 he re/$ f 8 "w1 :5 he _h br\ght all ?+s to p]fection4 ,?us hav+ consid]$ ! creation1 z a "w ( six days1 x may f>!r be enquir$1 :e!r x c be det]m9$1 ) any degree ( probability1 9 :at "t1 or season#be ( ! ye> all ?+s 7 creat$4 ,"s are ( op9ion1 t x 0 9 ! spr+1 because1 at t "t1 ! face ( ! e>? is r5ew$ e ye>1 & all ?+s beg9 to gr[ & fl\ri%#bf4 ,& "s ( ! fa!rs h assign$ ?is1 z a reason ( x2 because ! ,son ( ,god1 ! second ,adam1 suff]$1 & rose f ! dead1 :]eby ! _w 01 z x 71 r5ew$1 at ! same "t ( ! ye>4 ,b ?is argum5t is ( no weight4 ,!re=e ! mo/ probable op9ion is1 t ! _w 0 creat$ at t season ( ! ye>1 :i* g5]ally br+s all ?+s to p]fection2 :5 ! fruits ( ! e>? are fully ripe1 & ! h>ve/ ready to be ga!r$ 91 :i* is ab\t autumn1 ! e>? be+ !n /or$ ) pl5ty ( all ?+s1 = ! support ( man & bea/4 ,x is n1 inde$1 v mat]ial1 :e!r ?is c be det]m9$ or no1 nev]!less ?is seems ! m probable op9ion1 inasmu* z ! beg9n+ ( ! civil ye> 0 fix$ at t "t4 ,accord+ly1 ! fea/ ( +a!r+1 :i* 0 at ?is season ( ! ye>1 is said1 9 ,exod4 xxiii4 #af4 to be 9 ! end ( ! ye>2 !re=e1 z "o ye> end$1 ! o!r began1 at ?is "t1 & s cont9u$1 till1 by a special provid5ce1 ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> 0 alt]$1 9 commemoration ( ,israel's deliv]ance out ( ,egypt4 ,&1 f t "t1 !re 0 a kn[n di/9ction among ! ,jews1 betwe5 _! beg9n+ ( ! civil & ! ecclesia/ical ye>2 ! =m] ( :i* 0 ! same z x _h be5 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 & answ]s to our mon? ,septemb]2 f :5ce x is m ?an probable1 t ! _w 0 creat$ at t season ( ! ye>4 ,we n[ proce$1 ,,vi4 ,to consid]1 ! quality1 or condition1 9 :i* ,god creat$ all ?+s1 :i* 71 at fir/1 pron\nc$ by him v good1 ,g54 i4 #ca4 ,x is c]ta91 no?+ imp]fect c come out ( ! h& ( ,god1 & ! goodness ( ?+s is _! p]fection4 ,e ?+ t 0 made1 0 made exactly agreeable to ! idea1 or plat=m !re(1 t 0 laid 9 ! div9e m9d4 ,all ?+s 7 good1 t is p]fect1 9 _! k9d1 & !re=e1 !re 0 n ! lea/ blemi% 9 ! "w4 ,e ?+ 0 beatiful1 z x 0 ! effect ( inf9ite wisdom1 z well z almighty p[]4 ,:atev] blemi%es !re are n[ 9 ! creation1 :i* are ! consequ5ce ( ! curse t s9 has br\ght ^u x1 ^! 7 n 9 x at fir/1 = t w\ld h be5 a reflection on ! au?or ( x4 ,& !re is ano!r ?+1 9 :i* ! goodness ( ^? ?+s did consi/1 namely1 z !y 7 adapt$ to %ew =? ! glory ( ,god 9 an objective way1 :]eby intellig5t creatures might1 z 9 a glass1 behold ! inf9ite p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 :i* %9e =? !re94 ,if any enquire1 :e!r ,god c\ld h made ?+s m p]fect ?an he did8 x might easily be repli$ to ?is1 t he nev] act$ to ! utmo/ ( 8 p[]1 ! p]fections ( creatures 7 limit$ by 8 w2 nev]!less1 if any p]sons pret5d to f9d any flaw1 or defect ( wisdom 9 ! creation ( all ?+s1 ?is is no o!r ?an a pr\d & ignorant cavil1 :i* m51 ?r\gh ! corruption ( _! nature1 are dispos$ to make aga9/ ! great ,creator ( all ?+s1 :o reg>d n ! subs]vi5cy ( ?+s to answ] ! mo/ valuable ends1 & advance 8 glory1 :o1 9 wisdom has made !m all4 ,9 ?is respect1 ! inf]ior p>ts ( ! creation 7 good2 b1 if we consid] ! intellig5t "p !re(1 angels & m51 !y 7 good1 9 a high] s5se4 ,z !re 0 no moral blemi% 9 ! creation1 nor prop5sity1 or incl9ation to s91 s ^! 7 end[$ ) su* a k9d ( goodness1 :]eby !y 7 fitt$ to glorify ,god1 9 a way agreeable to _! sup]ior natures1 & behold & improve ^? displays ( ! div9e p]fections1 :i* 7 visible 9 all 8 o!r works2 :i* leads u f>!r to consid] :at is said conc]n+ !m1 z ! mo/ excell5t "p ( ! creation4 ,footnote #a3 1 1 1 4 ,footnote #b3 ,( ?is op9ion 0 ,ari/otle1 & 8 foll[]s2 ?\gh he ackn[l$ges1 t x 0 contr>y to ! s5tim5ts ( all ! philosoph]s t 7 be=e him1 ,vid4 ,ari/4 de ,clo1 ,lib4 ,i4 cap4 #b :o1 speak+ conc]n+ ! creation ( ! _w1 says1 4 ,footnote #c3 ,t]tull4 adv4 ,h]mog4 cap4 #h4 ,hreticorum ,patri>* ,philosophi2 :i* 0 s memorable a passage1 t x 0 quot$1 ^u ! same occasion1 by ,j]om1 & o!rs ( ! fa!rs4 ,footnote #d3 ,?is 0 ma9ta9$ by ,aqu9as1 ,dur&us1 ,cajetan1 & o!rs2 ?\gh oppos$ by ,alb]tus ,magnus1 ,bonav5ture1 c4 ,footnote #e3 ,?us ,augu/91 speak+ conc]n+ ! ye>s f ! "t ( ! creation to 8 "t1 reckons !m to be n full1 t is1 almo/ six ?\s& ye>s2 :]eas 9 reality1 x 0 b ab\t f\r ?\s& f\r hundr$1 h]e9 be+ impos$ on by ?is translation4 ,vid4 ,aug4 de ,civ4 ,dei4 ,lib4 ,,xii4 ,cap4 #aj4 ,footnote #f3 ,e "o1 t obs]ves ! lxx4 translation 9 _! *ronological acc\nt ( ! lives ( ! patri>*s1 f ,adam to ,abraham1 9 ,g54 *ap4 v4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xi4 w f9d1 t !re are s _m ye>s add$ !re9 to ! acc\nt ( ! lives ( sev]al !re m5tion$1 z w make ! sum total1 f ! creation ( ! _w to ! call ( ,abraham1 to be betwe5 f\rte5 & fifte5 hundr$ ye>s m ?an ! acc\nt :i* we h !re( 9 ! ,hebrew text2 :i* ,i r *oose to call a mi/ake1 9 t translation1 ?an to attempt to def5d x2 ?\gh "s1 :o h paid too great a def]5ce to x1 h ?\ght t ! ,hebrew text 0 corrupt$1 aft] our ,savi\r's "t1 by ! ,jews by leav+ out ^? ye>s :i* ! lxx4 h add$1 design+ h]eby to make ! _w believe t ! ,messiah 0 n to come s soon z he did1 by f\rte5 or fifte5 hundr$ ye>s2 & t !re=e ! ,hebrew text1 9 ^? places1 is to be correct$ by t v]sion2 :i* ,i _c b conclude to be a v injuri\s ins9uation1 z well z n support$ by any argum5t t has ! lea/ probability 9 x4 ,footnote #g3 ,vid4 ,pomp4 ,mel4 ,lib4 ,i4 ,cap4 #i4 :o speaks ( ! annals ( ! k+s ( ,egypt1 z conta9+ above ?irte5 ?\s& ye>s2 & o!rs ext5d ! antiquity ( t nation _m ?\s& ye>s m4 ,vid4 ,diod4 ,sicul4 ,biblio?4 ,lib4 ,i4 ,footnote #h3 ,vid4 ,cic]o de ,div9at4 ,lib4 ,i4 :o condemns ! ,egyptians & ,babylonians1 z fooli%1 va91 yea impud5t1 9 _! acc\nts relat+ to ?is matt]1 :5 !y speak1 z "s ( !m d1 ( ?+s done f\r hundr$ & sev5ty ?\s& ye>s be=e2 ^u :i* occasion1 ,lactantius1 9 ,lib4 #g4 #ad4 de ,vita beata1 passes ?is j c5sure ^u !m1 ,quia se posse argui non putabant1 lib]um sibi cr$id]unt esse m5tiri2 & ,macrob4 9 somn4 ,scip4 cap4 #aa4 supposes t !y did n measure _! ye>s z we d1 by ! annual revolution ( ! sun1 b by ! moon2 & s a ye>1 accord+ to !m1 0 no m ?an a mon?1 :i* he supposes ,virgil 0 appris$ (1 :5 he calls ! common sol> ye>1 ,annus ,magnus1 z comp>$ ) ^? %ort ones t 7 measur$ by ! mon?ly revolution ( ! moon3 b ?is w n br+ ! ,egyptians & ,*aldean acc\nts to a j numb] ( ye>s1 b "s ( !m w\ld1 not)/&+1 exce$ ! "t t ! _w has /ood4 ,z = ! ,*9ese1 !y h no au!ntic hi/ories t give any acc\nt ( ?is matt]2 b all dep5ds ^u unc]ta9 tradition1 transmitt$ to !m by ^? :o are _! lead]s 9 religi\s matt]s1 & report$ by travell]s :o h receiv$ ^! acc\nts f !m1 :i*1 !re=e1 are f> f des]v+ any cr$it 9 ! _w4 ,footnote #i3 ,! read] w be highly gratifi$ by a treatise ( ,dr4 ,hugh ,williamson on climate1 :]e9 he exam9es ?is subject4 ,footnote #aj3 ,! common di/ribution ( "t1 into t :i* is 1 be=e ! flood1 & 1 aft] x1 till !y comput$ by ! ,olympiads2 & aft]w>ds t :i* !y call ! only acc\nt to be dep5d$ ^u1 makes ?is matt] f>!r evid5t4 ,footnote #aa3 ,see ?is argum5t f>!r improv$1 by ^? :o h insi/$ on ! fir/ inv5tors ( ?+s2 z ,polydor4 ,virgil4 de ,r]um inv5toribus2 & ,pl94 ,secund4 ,hi/4 ,mundi4 ,lib4 ,,vii4 cap4 #ef4-fj4 & ,clem4 ,alex4 ,/rom4 ,lib4 ,i4 ,lucretius1 ?\gh an ass]tor ( ! et]nity ( matt] & motion1 f 8 ma/] ,epicurus1 yet proves1 t ! _w1 z to its pres5t =m1 _h a beg9n+2 & :at he says is s mu* to our pres5t argum5t1 t ,i _c b m5tion x4 ,vid4 ,lucret4 de ,r]4 ,nat4 ,lib4 ,v4 ,prt]a si nulla fuit g5italis origo ,t]r>um ,cli1 semp]q2 t]na fu]e2 ,cur supra bellum ,!banum1 fun]a ,troj1 ,non alias alii quoque res cec9]e ,poet8 ,quo tot facta virum toties cecid]e8 neque usquam t]nis fam monim5tis insita flor5t8 ,v]um1 ut op9or1 habet novitatem ,summa1 rec5sq2 ,natura e/ ,mundi1 neque pridem exordia cepit4 ,qu>e etiam qudam nunc artes expoliuntur4 ,nunc etiam augescunt2 nunc addita navigiis sunt4 ,multa3 modo organici melicos pep]]e sonores4 ,d5ique ,natura hc r]um1 ratioque rep]ta e/ ,nup]4---- ,footnote #ab3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,pages #bbj1 #bba4 ,footnote #ac3 ,see ,ray's ,wisdom ( ,god 9 ! ,creation1 page #ahb4 ,footnote #ad3 ,:itby on ,election1 page #ib1 #ic4 ,footnote #ae3 ,see ,turret4 ,el5ct4 ,tom4 ,i4 ,loc4 #e4 ,que/4 #e4 ,footnote #af3 ,vid4 ,witsii 9 ,symbol4 ,ex]cit4 #h4 #ff4 ,footnote #ag3 ,?is is ! ma9 ?+ t is advanc$ by ,des ,c>tes1 9 8 philosophy1 :i* =m]ly obta9$ m 9 ! _w ?an x does at pres5t2 ?\gh !re are sev]al div9es 9 ! ,ne!rl&s1 :o /ill adh]e to1 & def5d t hypo!sis4 ,?is 0 ?\ght a suffici5t exp$i5t to f5ce aga9/ ! absurdities ( ,epicurus1 & 8 foll[]s1 :o suppose t ?+s atta9$ _! respective =ms by ! =tuit\s conc\rse ( atoms2 nev]!less1 x is d]ogatory to ! ,creator's glory1 inasmu* z x sets aside 8 imm$iate effici5cy 9 ! production ( ?+s4 ,footnote #ah3 ,?is absurd op9ion ! ,papi/s are v fond (1 inasmu* z x s]ves _! purpose 9 def5d+ ! doctr9e ( ,transub/antiation4 ,footnote #ai3 ,ambrose1 9 8 ,hexam]on1 ,lib4 ,,ii4 cap4 #c4 z well z ,basil1 & o!rs1 suppose1 t ! use !re( is to qualify ! extraord9>y heat ( ! sun1 & o!r cele/ial bodies1 to prev5t _! burn+ ! frame ( nature1 & especially _! de/roy+ ?is l[] _w2 & o!rs ?9k1 t !y are res]v$ 9 /ore1 to answ] "s p>ticul> ends ( provid5ce1 :5 ,god1 at any "t1 designs to de/roy ! _w by a deluge2 & consequ5tly !y conclude1 t x 0 by a supply ( wat] f !nce1 t !re 0 a suffici5t quantity p\r$ d[n1 :5 ! _w 0 dr[n$1 9 ! univ]sal deluge3 b1 ?\gh a late +5i\s writ]1 ,vid4 ,burnet4 ,tellur4 ,!or4 ,lib4 ,i4 cap4 #b4 supposes1 t ! cl\ds c\ld af=d b a small "p ( t wat]1 :i* 0 suffici5t to answ] t end1 :i* he supposes to be eight times z mu* z ! sea conta9s2 yet he does n ?9k fit to fet* a supply !re( f ! sup]-cele/ial /ores1 n only z suppos+ ! op9ion to be ill-gr\nd$1 b by be+ at a loss to det]m9e h[ ^! wat]s %\ld be dispos$ ( aga91 :i* c\ld n be acc\nt$ = any o!r way1 b by annihilation1 s9ce !y c\ld n be exhal$ by ! sun1 or conta9$ 9 ! cl\ds1 by reason ( _! di/ant situation1 z be+ f> above !m4 ,footnote #bj3 ,x is n 1 b 4 ,footnote #ba3 ,see ,que/4 ,,cv4 ,footnote #bb3 ,?us ! le>n$ ,witsius1 9 ,symbol4 ,ex]citat4 #h4 #gh4 exposes ?is notion1 by ref]r+ to a p>ticul> relation giv51 by "o1 ( m\nta9s1 vallies1 seas1 woods1 & va/ tracts ( l&1 :i* are conta9$ 9 ! moon1 & a describ+ ! m5 t inhabit x1 & ! cities t are built by !m1 & o!r ?+s relat+ h]eunto1 :i* _c be reckon$1 9 ! op9ion ( sob] m51 any o!r ?an fabul\s & romantic4 ,footnote #bc3 ,?is1 suppos+ ! f[l to be produc$ out ( ! wat]1 mix$ ) e>?1 reconciles ! seem+ contradiction t !re is betwe5 ,g54 i1 #bj4 & *ap4 ii4 #ai4 9 ! =m] ( :i* x is said1 ! f[l 7 creat$ out ( ! wat]1 & 9 ! latt]1 out ( ! e>?4 ,footnote #bd3 ,see ,que/4 ,,xvii4 ,footnote #be3 ,:5 we speak ( ! season ( ! ye>1 we h a p>ticul> respect to t "p ( ! e>?1 9 :i* man at fir/ resid$2 be+ s5sible t ! seasons ( ! ye> v>y1 accord+ to ! diff]5t situation ( ! e>?4 ,footnote #bf3 ----,v] illud erat1 ,v] magnus agebat ,orbis1 ,hyb]nis p>cebant flatibus ,euri4 ,virg4 ,georg4 #b4 ,que/4 ,,xvi4 ,,que/4 ,,xvi4 ,h[ did ,god create angels8 ,,answ4 ,god creat$ all ! angels1 spirits1 immortal1 holy1 excell+ 9 k1 mighty 9 p[]1 to execute 8 comm&m5ts1 & to praise 8 "n1 yet subject to *ange4 ,!re are two species ( intellig5t creatures1 to wit1 angels & m54 ,! =m] ( ^! are m excell5t2 & we are 9 ?is answ]1 l$ to speak conc]n+ _! nature1 & ! glori\s works :i* !y are engag$ 93 ,b let x be premis$1 t ?is is a doctr9e t we c\ld h kn[n little or no?+ (1 by ! light ( nature4 ,we might1 inde$1 f !nce1 h le>n$1 t ,god has creat$ "s spiritual sub/ances1 su* z ! s\ls ( m52 & we might argue1 f 8 p[]1 t he c\ld create o!r spirits1 ( diff]5t natures & p[]s1 & t "s ( !m might be )\t bodies1 z ! angels are2 yet we c\ld n h c]ta9ly det]m9$ t !re is su* a di/9ct ord] ( creatures1 )\t div9e revelation1 s9ce !y d n appe> to1 or visibly conv]se ) u2 & :atev] impressions may1 at any "t1 be made on our spirits1 by good or bad angels1 9 a way ( sugge/ion1 yet ?is c\ld n h be5 s evid5tly di/+ui%$ f ! work+ ( our own fancy or imag9ation1 7 we n assi/$ 9 our conceptions ab\t ?is matt]1 by :at we f9d 9 scripture1 relat+ !reunto4 ,accord+ly1 x is f !nce t ! doctr9e1 :i* we are ent]+ ^u1 is pr9cipally to be d]iv$2 & we %all consid] x1 z ! subject-matt] ( ?is answ]1 9 sev5 heads4 ,i4 ,!re is some?+ suppos$1 namely1 t !re are su* creatures z angels4 ,?is appe>s1 f ! acc\nt we h ( !m 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! creation ( all ?+s1 ,! morn+ />s sang toge!r1 & all ! sons ( ,god %\t$ = joy1 ,job xxxviii4 #g4 :i* c be no o!r ?an a metaphorical description ( !m4 ,!y are call$ ! morn+ />s1 z !y exce$ o!r creatures1 z mu* 9 glory1 z ! />s d ! l[] p>ts ( ! creation4 ,x w\ld be a v absurd me?od ( exp\nd+ scripture to take ?is 9 a lit]al s5se1 n only because ! />s 9 ! firmam5t d n appe> to h be5 !n creat$1 b pr9cipally because ^! are repres5t$1 z engag$ 9 a "w peculi> to intellig5t creatures2 & !y are call$1 ! sons ( ,god1 z !y 7 produc$ by him1 & creat$ 9 8 image2 :]eas m51 :o are sometimes s call$1 7 n creat$4 ,!y are else:]e call$ spirits1 ,psal4 civ4 #d4 to di/+ui% !m f mat]ial be+s2 & a flame ( fire1 to d5ote _! agility & f]v5cy1 9 execut+ ! div9e comm&s4 ,x is pla91 ! ,psalmi/ h]eby int5ds ! angels2 & !re=e ! words are n to be translat$1 z "s d1 :o make? ! w9ds 8 angels1 & ! flame ( fire 8 m9i/]s1 z d5ot+ 8 mak+ use ( ^? creatures :o act )\t design to fulfil 8 pleasure2 because ! apo/le1 to ! ,hebrews1 *ap4 i4 #g4 expressly applies x to !m1 & r5d]s ! text 9 ! same s5se z x is 9 our translation4 ,!y are else:]e /yl$1 ,?rones1 dom9ions1 pr9cipalities1 & p[]s1 ,coloss4 i4 #af4 to d5ote _! be+ advanc$ to ! highe/ dignity1 & employ$ 9 ! mo/ hon\rable s]vices4 ,& t x is n m5 t ! apo/le "h speaks (1 is evid5t1 because he di/+ui%es ! intellig5t p>ts ( ! creation into visible & invisible2 ! visible he speaks ( 9 ! foll[+ words1 v]4 #ah4 9 :i* ,*ri/ is said to be ! ,head ( ! body1 ! *ur*2 !re=e "h he speaks ( invisible creatures advanc$ to ^! hon\rs1 & consequ5tly he means h]eby ! angels4 ,moreov] x appe>s1 t !re are holy angels1 because !re are fall5 angels1 :o are call$ 9 scripture1 devils2 ?is is s evid5t1 t x ne$s no pro(2 ! _m s9s committ$ by _! in/igation1 & ! di/ress & mis]y :i* mank9d is subject to1 by _! means1 gives occasion to _! be+ call$1 ,! rul]s ( ! d>kness ( ?is _w1 ,eph4 vi4 #ab4 ,&1 because ( _! malici\s opposition to ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ !re91 spiritual wick$ness 9 high places4 ,n[ x appe>s1 f ! apo/le ,jude's acc\nt ( !m1 t !y once 7 holy2 & !y c\ld n be o!rwise1 because !y are creatures1 & no?+ impure c proce$ out ( ! h& ( ,god1 &1 :ile !y 7 holy1 !y _h _! resid5ce 9 heav53 ,?is !y lo/1 & are said n to h kept _! fir/ e/ate1 b left _! own habitation1 be+ ?ru/ out ( x1 z a puni%m5t due to _! rebellion1 & to be res]v$ 9 ev]la/+ *a9s1 "u d>kness1 unto ! judgm5t ( ! great day1 ,jude1 v]4 #f4 ,n[ x is pla91 f scripture1 t x is only a "p ( ! angels t left _! fir/ e/ate2 ! re/ are call$ holy angels1 & _! numb] is v great4 ,?us !y are describ$1 z an innum]able company1 ,heb4 xii4 #bb4 ,?is is necess>y to be obs]v$ aga9/ ! anci5t1 or mod]n ,sadducees1 :o d5y t !re are ei!r angels1 or spirits1 :e!r good or bad4 ,,ii4 ,we f>!r obs]ve1 t ! angels are describ$1 z to _! nature1 z incorporeal1 & !re=e call$ spirits4 ,x is b a little1 inde$1 t we c "k conc]n+ ! nature ( spirits1 9 ?is pres5t /ate2 & ! fir/ ideas t we h conc]n+ !m1 are tak5 f ! nature ( our s\ls1 z1 9 "s respects1 agree+ ) t ( angels4 ,accord+ly1 be+ spirits1 !y h a p[] ( ?9k+1 und]/&+1 will+1 *us+1 or refus+1 & are ! subjects ( moral gov]nm5t1 be+ "u a law1 & capable ( moral good or evil1 happ9ess or mis]y4 ,moreov]1 !y h a p[] ( mov+1 influ5c+1 or act+ ^u mat]ial be+s1 ev5 z ! s\l moves & influ5ces ! body1 to :i* x is unit$4 ,?is we und]/& conc]n+ ! nature & p[] ( angels1 z spirits1 by comp>+ !m ) ! nature ( ! s\l2 ?\gh !re is ?is diff]5ce betwe5 !m1 t ! s\ls ( m5 are made to be unit$ to bodies1 & to act by & ^u !m1 :]eas angels are design$ to exi/ & act )\t bodies2 nev]!less1 by ! works1 :i* are (t51 9 scripture ascrib$ to !m1 x appe>s t !y h a p[] to act ^u mat]ial be+s4 ,z = ! conjecture ( "s ( ! fa!rs1#bg t ^! spirits are unit$ to "s bodies1 ?\gh m f9e & subtil ?an our's are1 & accord+ly invisible to u1 we _c b ?9k x a gr\ndless conceit2 & !re=e to ass]t x1 is only to pret5d to be wise above :at is writt51 & to give too great a loose to our own fancies1 )\t any solid argum5t4 ,,iii4 ,x foll[s1 f _! be+ spirits1 & incorporeal1 t !y are immortal1 or incorruptible1 s9ce no?+ is subject to dea?1 or dissolution1 b :at is comp\nd$ ( p>ts2 = dea? is a dissolution ( ! composition ( ^? p>ts1 t 7 be=e unit$ toge!r2 b ?is is prop] to bodies4 ,a _s1 inde$1 might be annihilat$2 = ! same p[] t br\ght x out ( no?+1 c r$uce x aga9 to no?+4 ,b1 s9ce ,god has det]m9$ t !y %all exi/ = ev]1 we mu/ conclude t !y are immortal1 n only f ! con/itution ( _! nature1 b by ! w ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,besides ! excell5cy ( _! nature1 z spirits1 !y h o!r sup]-add$ end[m5ts2 ( :i*1 ?ree are m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]4 #a4 ,!y 7 all creat$ holy2 &1 inde$1 x c\ld n be o!rwise1 s9ce no?+ impure c\ld come out ( ! h&s ( a ,god ( inf9ite purity4 ,creatures make !mselves s9n]s1 !y 7 n made s by him2 =1 if !y 71 h[ c\ld he abhor s91 & puni% x1 z contr>y to 8 hol9ess2 nor c\ld he h approv$ ( all 8 works1 z v good1 :5 he _h f9i%$ !m1 z he did1 ,g54 i4 #ca4 if he _h creat$ any ( ! angels 9 a /ate ( enmity1 opposition to1 or rebellion aga9/ him4 #b4 ,!y excel 9 k1 or 9 wisdom1 :i* is ! greate/ beauty or advancem5t ( k4 ,accord+ly1 ! highe/ in/ance ( wisdom 9 m51 is comp>$ to ! wisdom ( an angel4 ,?us ! woman ( ,tekoa1 :5 extoll+ ,david's wisdom1 ?\gh ) an hyp]bolical /ra9 ( complim5t1 comp>es x to t ( an angel ( ,god1 #b ,sam4 xiv4 #bj4 :i* proves t x 0 a g5]ally receiv$ op9ion1 t angels exce$$ o!r creatures 9 wisdom4 #c4 ,!y are said to be mighty 9 p[]3 ?us ! ,psalmi/ speaks ( !m1 z excell+ 9 /r5g?1 ,psal4 ciii4 #bj4 & ! apo/le ,paul1 :5 speak+ ( ,*ri/'s be+ reveal$ f heav51 9 8 second com+1 says1 t x %all be ) 8 mighty angels1 #b ,!ss4 i4 #g4 ,&1 s9ce p[] is to be judg$ ( by its effects1 ! great ?+s1 :i* !y are sometimes repres5t$1 z hav+ done 9 fulfill+ _! m9i/ry1 9 def5ce ( ! *ur*1 or 9 ov]?r[+ its enemies1 is a c]ta9 evid5ce ( ! greatness ( _! p[]4 ,?us we read ( ! :ole ,assyrian ho/1 consi/+ ( an hundr$ & f\rscore & five ?\s& m51 be+ de/roy$ 9 "o night2 n by ! unit$ p[] ( an ho/ ( angels1 b by "o ( !m4 ,! angel ( ! ,"l did x2 b ?is w m evid5tly appe>1 :51 "u a foll[+ head1 we speak ( ! m9i/ry ( angels4 ,v4 ,^! natural1 or sup]-add$ end[m5ts1 h[ great soev] !y are1 comp>atively ) ^? ( o!r creatures1 are subject to c]ta9 limitations3 _! p]fections are d]iv$1 & !re=e are f9ite4 ,x is true1 !y are holy1 or )\t any s9ful impurity2 yet ev5 _! hol9ess falls inf9itely %ort ( ,god's1 & !re=e x is said conc]n+ him1 ,?\ only art holy1 ,rev4 xv4 #d4 & else:]e1 ,job xv4 #ae4 speak+ conc]n+ ! angels1 :o are1 by a metonymy1 call$ ! heav5s1 x is said1 !y are n clean 9 8 sight1 t is1 _! hol9ess1 ?\gh x be p]fect 9 its k9d1 is b f9ite1 & !re=e inf9itely bel[ 81 :o is inf9itely holy4 ,moreov]1 ?\gh !y are said1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 to excel 9 k1 we mu/1 not)/&+1 conclude1 t !y d n "k all ?+s2 & !re=e _! wisdom1 :5 comp>$ ) ,god's1 des]ves no bett] a "* ?an t ( folly1 ,job iv4 #ah4 ,8 angels he *>g$ ) folly4 ,!re are _m ?+s1 :i* !y are expressly said n to "k1 or to h b an imp]fect k (1 or to receive ! ideas !y h ( !m by degrees3 ?us !y "k n ! "t ( ,*ri/'s second com+1 ,matt4 xxiv4 #cf4 & !y are repres5t$ z enquir+ into ! great my/]y ( man's r$emption1 or z desir+ to look into x1 #a ,pet4 i4 #ab4 ,& to ?is let me add1 t !y d n "k ! he>ts ( m51 at lea/ n 9 su* a way z ,god is said to se>* ! he>t1 = t is repres5t$ z a bran* ( ! div9e glory1 ,j]4 xvii4 #aj4 #b ,*ron4 vi4 #cj4 ,&1 besides ?is1 x may be f>!r obs]v$1 t !y d n "k future cont+5cies1 unless x be by su* a k9d ( k1 z am\nts to little m ?an conjecture2 or1 if !y atta9 to a m c]ta9 k !re(1 x is by div9e revelation4 ,= ,god appropriates ?is to himself1 a glory1 f :i* all creatures are exclud$2 !re=e he says1 ,%ew ! ?+s t are to come1 t is1 future cont+5cies1 t we may "k t ye are gods1 ,isa4 xli4 #bc4 :i* implies1 t ?is is m ?an :at c be said ( any f9ite m9d1 ev5 t ( an angel4 ,z to ! way ( _! kn[+ ?+s1 x is g5]ally suppos$1 by div9es1 t !y "k !m n 9 a way ( intuition1 z ,god does1 :o is said to "k all ?+s 9 himself1 by an und]iv$ k2 b :atev] !y "k1 is ei!r communicat$ to !m1 by imm$iate div9e revelation1 or else is atta9$ 9 a discursive way1 z inf]r+ "o ?+ f ano!r2 9 :i* respect1 ! k ( ! be/ ( creatures appe>s to be b f9ite1 & inf9itely bel[ t :i* is div9e4 ,aga91 ?\gh !y are said to be mighty 9 p[]1 yet x is ) ?is limitation1 t !y are n omnipot5t4 ,!re are "s ?+s1 :i* are ! effects ( div9e p[]1 t angels are exclud$ f1 z be+ too great = !m2 accord+ly !y 7 n employ$ 9 creat+ any "p ( ! _w1 nor d !y uphold x2 = z x is a glory peculi> to ,god1 to be ! ,creator ( ! ends ( ! e>?1 s he1 exclusively ( all o!rs1 is said to uphold all ?+s by ! ^w ( 8 p[]4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t we h no gr\nd to conclude1 t !y are employ$ 9 ! h& ( provid5ce1 to ma9ta9 t con/ant & regul> motion1 t !re is 9 ! cele/ial bodies1 z "s ( ! anci5t philosoph]s#bh h seem$ to ass]t2 = ?is is ! imm$iate "w ( ,god1 )\t ! ag5cy ( any creature subs]vi5t !reunto4 ,aga91 to ?is let me add1 t h[ great soev] _! p[] is1 !y _c *ange ! he>t ( man1 take away ! he>t ( /one1 & give a he>t ( fle%2 or implant t pr9ciple ( spiritual life & grace 9 ! s\ls ( m51 :]eby !y are said to be made p>tak]s ( a div9e nature1 or creat$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus unto good works2 = t is ascrib$ to ! exce$+ greatness ( ! div9e p[]1 & x is a peculi> glory belong+ to ! ,holy ,_s1 :]eby believ]s are said to be born f above2 ?is !re=e is too great = ! p[] ( angels to effect4 ,,vi4 ,we h an acc\nt ( ! "w or employm5t ( angels2 x is said1 !y execute ! comm&s ( ,god1 & praise 8 "n4 ,! =m] ( ^! w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$1 "u a foll[+ answ]1#bi :5 we are l$ to speak ( _! be+ employ$ by ,god1 at 8 pleasure1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( 8 p[]1 m]cy & ju/ice2 & !re=e we %all n[ consid] !m z engag$ 9 ! noble & delightful "w ( praise2 !y praise 8 "n4 ,= ?is end !y 7 creat$2 &1 be+ p]fectly holy & happy1 !y are fitt$ =1 & 9 ! highe/ degree1 devot$ to ?is s]vice4 ,?is "w 0 begun by !m z soon z ev] !y _h a be+3 !y sang toge!r1 & celebrat$ 8 praise 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! creation1 ,job xxxviii4 #g4 ,& :5 ! ,r$eem] fir/ came into ?is l[] _w1 & !reby a "w1 m glori\s ?an t ( creation1 0 begun by him1 !y celebrat$ 8 bir? ) a triumphant song2 z x is said1 t ) ! angel t br\ght ! tid+s !re( to ! %eph]ds1 !re 0 a multitude ( ! heav5ly ho/ prais+ ,god1 & say+1 ,glory to ,god 9 ! highe/2 on e>? peace2 good w t[>ds m51 ,luke ii4 #ad4 ,:e!r all ! ho/s ( heav5 7 pres5t at t solemnity1 we "k n2 b !re is suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 f ! h>mony t !re is 9 ! "w & wor%ip ( ! heav5ly inhabitants1 t !y all celebrat$ 8 inc>nation ) _! praises2 & ?is 0 a "p ( t wor%ip1 :i*1 ^u ?is great occasion1 !y gave1 by a div9e w>rant1 to him1 :o 0 !n br\ght into ?is l[] _w1 ,heb4 i4 #f4 ,moreov]1 !y praise ,god = p>ticul> m]cies v\*saf$ to ! *ur*1 & = ! success ( ! gospel 9 ! conv]sion ( s9n]s !reby2 on :i* occasion1 !y express _! joy z our ,savi\r obs]ves1 ?\gh x be b "o s9n] t rep5te?1 ,luke xv4 #g1 #aj4 ,&1 ,la/ly1 ,!y are repres5t$1 z jo9+ 9 wor%ip ) ! sa9ts 9 heav52 = :i* reason ! apo/le1 speak+ conc]n+ ! communion t !re is betwe5 ! upp] & ! l[] _w1 z well z ! union betwe5 ! sa9ts dep>t$1 & ! angels1 9 ?is "w ( praise1 says1 ,ye are come unto ! innum]able company ( angels1 to ! g5]al assembly & *ur* ( ! fir/-born1 :i* are writt5 9 heav51 & to ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 ,heb4 xii4 #bb1 #bc4 & !y are also repres5t$ z jo9+ ) all o!rs1 :i* are be=e ! ?rone1 ! numb] ( :om is t5 ?\s& times t5 ?\s&1 & ?\s&s ( ?\s&s1 say+1 ) a l\d voice1 ,wor?y is ! ,lamb t 0 sla91 to receive p[]1 & ri*es1 & wisdom1 & /r5g?1 & hon\r1 & glory1 & bless+1 ,rev4 v4 #aa1 #ab4 ,?is is a bran* ( t social wor%ip1 :i* !y are engag$ 92 & s9ce we _c suppose t x is p]=m$ )\t h>mony1 o!rwise x wants a v consid]able circum/ance1 necess>y to r5d] x beautiful1 & becom+ a /ate ( p]fection1 we mu/ conclude1 t !re is ! greate/ ord] among ^! heav5ly m9i/]s2 b :e!r !y are to be consid]$1 z hav+ a gov]nm5t1 or hi]>*y1 among !mselves1 s t "o is sup]ior 9 (fice & dignity to o!rs2 or :e!r !y h a k9d ( dom9ion ov] "o ano!r2 or :e!r "s are made p>tak]s ( privileges1 t o!rs are depriv$ (2 ?is we pret5d n to det]m9e1 s9ce scripture is sil5t z to ?is matt]4 ,& :at "s h laid d[n1 z ?\gh x 7 d$uc$ f x1 is altoge!r inconclusive2 & !re=e !y1 :o express !mselves s p]emptorily on ?is subject1 z ?\gh !y _h receiv$ x by div9e inspiration1 or 7 told x by "s1 :o h be5 conv]sant among !m 9 heav51 mu/ be reckon$ among !m1 :om ! apo/le speaks (1 :o intrude into ^? ?+s :i* !y h n se51 va9ly puft up by _! fle%ly m9d1 ,colos4 ii4 #ah4 ,! ,papi/s are v fond ( ?is notion1 z be+ agreeable to t unscriptural hi]>*y1 :i* !y e/abli% 9 ! *ur* "h on e>?1 :i* !y pret5d to be1 9 "s respects1 f\nd$ ^u x1 in/ead ( bett] argum5ts to support x#cj4 ,all ! c\nt5ance :i* !y pret5d to be giv5 to x1 9 scripture1 is tak5 f ! v>i\s *>act]s1 by :i* !y are describ$1 z *]ubim1 s]aphim1 ?rones1 dom9ions1 pr9cipalities1 p[]s1 angels1 ar*-angels1 all :i* expressions !y suppose to signify v>i\s ranks & ord]s among !m2 & :5 !y speak ( ?ree classes1 or degrees ( dignity1 & (fice1 "u :i* !y are di/ribut$1 & t "s ( ^? *>act]s are r$uc$ to "o1 & o!rs to ano!r ( !m1 ?is is no?+ else b to impose _! own *im]ical fancies1 z matt]s ( fai?2 & :5 !y speak ( "s ( !m1 z be+ ( a sup]ior ord]1 & admitt$ to great] hon\rs ?an ! re/1 :om !y comp>e to m9i/]s ( /ate1 :o always att5d ! ?rone ( pr9ces1 or /& 9 _! pres5ce2 & o!rs t are employ$ 9 p>ticul> s]vices = ! good ( ! *ur*1 & are conv]sant 9 ?is l[] _w3 ,?is is a di/9ction :i* ! scripture says no?+ (2 = !y all behold ! face ( ,god 9 heav51 & are 9 8 imm$iate pres5ce2 & !y are all likewise call$ m9i/]+ spirits1 s5t =? to m9i/] to !m :i* %all be ! heirs ( salvation4 ,! great oracle :i* !y h rec\rse to1 :]e ! scripture is sil5t1 is a spuri\s writ+1 t goes "u ! "n ( ,dionysius1 ! ,areopagite1 conc]n+ ! cele/ial hi]>*y#ca2 :i* conta9s n only _m ?+s fabul\s1 b unwor?y ( him1 :o 0 conv]t$ at ,a!ns by ! apo/le ,paul's m9i/ry1 ,acts xvii4 #cd4 z well z disagreeable to ! s5tim5ts ( ! *ur* 9 ! age 9 :i* he liv$2 !re=e1 pass+ by ?is va9 & trifl+ conjecture1 all t we c ass]t1 conc]n+ ?is matt]1 is1 t !re is a beautiful ord] among ! angels1 ?\gh n ( ?is k9d2 & ?is appe>s v mu* 9 t social wor%ip1 :i* is p]=m$ by !m4 ,& ?is leads u to enquire h[ !y communicate _! ideas to ea* o!r1 ?\gh de/itute ( organs ( spee*1 l ^? t m5 h4 ,t !y d1 "s way or o!r1 imp>t _! m9ds to "o ano!r1 is suffici5tly evid5t1 o!rwise we _c see h[ !y c\ld jo9 toge!r1 or agree 9 t wor%ip1 :i* is p]=m$ by !m1 & ^? unit$ hallelujahs1 ) :i* !y praise ,god1 & s answ] ! end ( _! creation4 ,t !y conv]se toge!r is evid5t1 s9ce !y are repres5t$ z do+ s1 9 sev]al places ( scripture3 ?us ! prophet speaks ( ! angel t talk$ ) him2 he w5t =?1 & ano!r angel w5t out to meet him1 ,ze*4 ii4 #c4 & else:]e x is said1 conc]n+ !m1 t "o cri$ to ano!r1 ,holy1 holy1 holy1 is ! ,"l ( ho/s2 ! :ole e>? is full ( 8 glory1 ,isa4 vi4 #c4 & ! apo/le ,john speaks ( an angel asc5d+ f ! ea/1 :o cri$ ) a l\d voice to f\r o!r angels1 ,rev4 vii4 #b1 #c4 :o 7 p]=m+ a "p ( _! m9i/ry "h on e>?1 & giv+ !m a *>ge relat+ !reto2 & else:]e he aga9 repres5ts "o angel z speak+ to ano!r1 & cry+ ) a l\d voice1 c4 *ap4 xix4 #ag4 ,9 "s ( ^! in/ances1 if ! voices utt]$ by !m 7 real1 ?is may be acc\nt$ =1 by suppos+ t !y assum$ bodies = ! same purpose1 & s communicat$ _! m9ds to ea* o!r1 9 a way n mu* unlike to :at is done by man4 ,b ?is is n _! ord9>y way ( conv]s+ ) ea* o!r3 not)/&+1 we may1 f h5ce1 inf]1 & f _m o!r scriptures1 t might be br\ght to ! same purpose1 t !re is "s way or o!r by :i* !y communicate _! ?\ghts to "o ano!r4 ,h[ ?is is done1 is h>d to det]m9e2 :e!r x be b>ely by an act ( will+1 t o!rs %\ld "k :at !y desire to imp>t to !m or by :at o!r me?ods x is p]=m$2 x is ! safe/ way = u1 & x w\ld be no disp>agem5t 7 we ! wise/ m5 on e>? to ackn[l$ge our ignorance ( x1 r ?an to attempt to det]m9e a ?+ s mu* out ( our rea*1 9 ?is imp]fect /ate1 9 :i* we "k s little ( ! nature or prop]ties ( spirits1 especially ^? t are )\t bodies4 ,x is !re=e suffici5t = u to conclude1 t !y conv]se toge!r1 :5 jo9$ 9 social wor%ip2 b h[ !y d ?is1 is altoge!r unkn[n to u4 ,,vii4 ,not)/&+ all ! advantages :i* ! angels _h f ^? natural end[m5ts1 ) :i* !y 7 creat$1 yet x is f>!r obs]v$1 t !y 7 subject to *ange4 ,absolute & indep5d5t immutability is an attribute peculi> to ,god2 s t :atev] immutability creatures h1 x is by 8 w & p[]4 ,"s ( ! angels1 :o 7 creat$ holy1 7 n only subject to *ange1 b !y kept n _! fir/ e/ate1 ,jude1 v]4 #f4 &1 f be+ ! sons ( ,god1 became enemies & rebels2 :i* is an evid5t pro( ( ! natural mutability ( creatures1 if n confirm$ 9 a natural /ate ( hol9ess & happ9ess2 & we h gr\nd to conclude1 f h5ce1 t ! re/ might h fall51 z well z !y1 _h !y n be5 fav\r$ ) ! grace ( confirmation1 :i* r5d]$ _! /ate ( bless$ness un*angeable4 ,b ?is w be f>!r consid]$1 "u a foll[+ answ]#cb4 ,footnote #bg3 ,vid4 ,augu/94 de ,civ4 ,dei1 ,lib4 ,,xv4 cap4 #bc4 ,t]tull4 de ,idololatria1 alibi passim4 ,footnote #bh3 ,?is 0 ! op9ion ( ,ari/otle1 ?\gh he does n call !m angels1 b intellig5t ,be+s1 = angel is a "* belong+ to !m1 d]iv$ only f scripture2 nei!r d we f9d t ?is "w is assign$ to !m1 z a "p ( _! m9i/ry !re94 ,footnote #bi3 ,see ,que/4 ,,xix4 ,footnote #cj3 ,x is /r5u\sly ma9ta9$1 by ,b>onius1 ,bell>m9e1 & _m o!r writ]s2 z also by _m ( ! s*oolm51 z ,dur&us1 ,?o4 ,aqu9as1 & o!rs4 ,footnote #ca3 ,?is book is suffici5tly prov$ to be spuri\s1 & n to h be5 kn[n 9 ! f\r or five fir/ ages ( ! *ur*1 z n be+ m5tion$ by ,j]om1 ,g5nadius1 & o!rs1 :o make m5tion ( ! writ]s ( _! own & =m] ages1 & pass _! c5sures on !m1 z g5u9e or spuri\s4 ,&1 f o!rs ( ! ,fa!rs1 :o liv$ 9 ^? c5turies1 x pla9ly appe>s1 t ! doctr9es ma9ta9$ 9 ?is book1 conc]n+ ! cele/ial hi]>*y1 7 n !n kn[n by ! *ur*4 ,x is also prov$ to be spuri\s1 because ! au?or !re( makes m5tion ( holy places1 su* z temples1 alt>s1 c4 = div9e wor%ip1 & cate*um5s1 & ! l1 & _m o!r ?+s1 unkn[n to ! *ur* till ! f\r? c5tury2 & he uses ! ^w ,hypo/ases to signify ! div9e ,p]sons1 :i* 0 n us$ till !n4 ,he also speaks ( ! in/itution ( monks1 & v>i\s sorts ( !m1 :i* 7 n kn[n till long aft] ! apo/olic age2 yea1 he quotes a passage out ( ,clem5s ,alex&r9us1 :o liv$ 9 ! ?ird c5tury4 ,^!1 & _m o!r argum5ts1 to ! same purpose1 are ma9ta9$1 n only by ,prote/ants1 b "s imp>tial ,popi% writ]s1 :i* suffici5tly prove x spuri\s4 ,see ,dallu ,de ,scrip4 ,dionys4 ,areop4 & ,du ,p9's hi/ory ( ecclesia/ical writ]s1 ,c5t4 #a4 ,page #cb-cd4 ,footnote #cb3 ,see ,que/4 ,,xix4 ,que/4 ,,xvii4 ,,que/4 ,,xvii4 ,h[ did ,god create man8 ,,answ4 ,aft] ,god _h made all o!r creatures1 he creat$ man1 male & female1 =m$ ! body ( ! man ( ! du/ ( ! gr\nd1 & ! woman ( ! rib ( ! man2 endu$ !m ) liv+1 reasonable1 & immortal s\ls1 made !m aft] 8 own image1 9 k1 righte\sness1 & hol9ess1 hav+ ! law ( ,god writt5 9 _! he>ts1 & p[] to fulfil x1 ) dom9ion ov] ! creatures1 yet subject to fall4 ,9 ?is answ] x is obs]v$1 ,i4 ,t man 0 creat$ aft] all o!r creatures4 ,!re 0 a sort ( climax1 or gradation 9 ! "w ( creation2 & t ! wisdom & p[] ( ,god might be m admir$ h]e91 he proce$$ f ?+s t 7 less to ^? t 7 m p]fect4 ,man1 :o is ! mo/ excell5t creature 9 ?is l[] _w1 0 fram$ ! la/1 inasmu* z ,god design$ h]eby n only to give a specim5 ( 8 p[]1 wisdom1 & goodness1 b t ! glory ( ^? p]fections1 :i* %9e =? 9 all 8 o!r works1 might be ador$ & magnifi$ by him1 z a creature fitt$ = t purpose4 ,& 8 be+ creat$ aft] all o!r ?+s1 is n only an in/ance ( ! b\nty & goodness ( ,god1 9 t ! _w1 :i* 0 design$ to be ! place ( 8 abode1 %\ld be /or$ ) all ^? provisions t 7 necess>y = 8 ent]ta9m5t & delight2 b t he might h]eby be induc$ to give him ! glory t 0 due to 8 "n1 & all o!r creatures1 t 7 =m$ be=e him1 might be objects lead+ him to x4 ,,ii4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! diff]5ce ( sex1 x is f>!r obs]v$1 t man 0 made male & female4 ,adam 0 fir/ =m$1 conc]n+ :om we read1 :i* is an humbl+ consid]ation1 t 8 body 0 =m$ ( ! du/ ( ! gr\nd1 f :5ce he took 8 "n4 ,?is ,god puts him 9 m9d (1 aft] 8 fall1 :5 he says1 ,du/ ?\ art1 ,g54 iii4 #ai4 ,& ! be/ ( m5 h sometimes express$ ! l[ ?\ghts !y h ( !mselves1 by ackn[l$g+ ?is z ! fir/ orig9al ( ! human nature4 ,?us ,abraham1 :5 /&+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 says1 ,i h tak5 ^u me to speak unto ! ,"l1 :i* am b du/ & a%es1 ,g54 xviii4 #bg4 ,& ?is "* is consid]$1 z univ]sally belong+ to mank9d1 :5 x is said1 ,!n %all ! du/ return to ! e>?1 z x 01 ,eccles4 xii4 #g4 ,z = ! woman1 x is said1 %e 0 =m$ ( ! rib ( ! man4 ,! reason ( h] =mation is p>ticul>ly assign$1 ,x is n good t ! man %\ld be alone1 ,i w make him an help-meet = him1 ,g54 iii4 #ah4 ,!re 0 a g>d5 plant$ = 8 delight1 & ! bea/s ( ! e>? br\ght1 & giv51 to him1 z 8 prop]ty2 & 8 sov]eignty ov] !m 0 express$ by 8 giv+ names to e liv+ creature3 ,b ^! 7 n fitt$ to be 8 companions1 ?\gh design$ = 8 use4 ,he 01 not)/&+1 alone2 !re=e ,god1 design+ him a great] degree ( happ9ess1 =m$ "o t might be a p>tn] ) him1 9 all ! enjoym5ts ( ?is life1 t h]eby he might exp]i5ce ! bless+s ( a social life2 & t1 accord+ to ! laws ( nature1 by ?is means ! _w might be inhabit$1 & its ,creator glorifi$1 by a num]\s se$1 t %\ld desc5d f him4 ,f ,adam's be+ fir/ =m$1 ! apo/le inf]s 8 preem95ce ( sex1 #a ,tim4 ii4 #aa-ac4 comp>$ ) #a ,cor4 xi4 #h1 #i4 ?\gh n ( nature2 ! woman be+1 9 t respect1 design$ to be a %>] ) him 9 8 pres5t condition1 & future expectation4 ,f h] be+ =m$ ( a rib1 or1 z "s und]/& x1 out ( ! side ( man1 "s curi\s1 or ov]-nice obs]vations h be5 made1 :i* x is ne$less to m5tion4 ,! acc\nt1 :i* ! scripture gives ( x1 is1 t h] be+ "p ( himself1 argu$ ! ne>ness ( relation1 & unali5able affection1 :i* ought to be betwe5 man & wife1 z ,adam obs]v$1 ,?is is n[ bone ( my bones1 & fle% ( my fle%1 ,g54 ii4 #bc1 #bd4 & our ,savi\r1 z ref]r+ to ! same ?+1 says1 ,= ?is cause %all a man leave fa!r & "m1 & cleave to 8 wife1 & !y twa9 %all be "o fle%1 ,mat?4 xix4 #e4 ,,iii4 ,! next ?+ t may be obs]v$1 is1 t ^! 7 ! fir/ p>5ts ( all mank9d2 = ! apo/le expressly calls ,adam ! fir/ man1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #de4 ,& ?is is v agreeable to ! acc\nt :i* ,moses gives ( 8 creation1 on ! six? day1 f ! beg9n+ ( "t4 ,?is is a tru? s g5]ally receiv$1 t x seems almo/ ne$less to insi/ any f>!r on ! pro( !re(4 ,! v hea!n1 t knew n :o ! fir/ man 01 nor :]e1 or :51 he 0 creat$1 did1 not)/&+1 all[1 9 g5]al1 t !re 0 "o1 f :om all desc5d$2 !re=e1 :5 ! apo/le ,paul argu$ ) !m1 t ,god _h made ( "o blood all nations ( m51 = to dwell on all ! face ( ! e>?1 ,acts xvii4 #bf4 none ( !m pret5d$ to d5y x4 ,&1 none :o own ! div9e au?ority ( scripture1 ev] que/ion$ ! acc\nt :i* ,moses gives h]e(1 till a bold writ]1 ab\t ! middle ( ! la/ c5tury1 publi%$ a book1 9 :i* he advanc$ a new & fabul\s notion2 t !re 0 a _w ( m5 :o liv$ be=e ,adam 0 creat$#cc1 & t ^! 7 all hea!n2 & t ,moses speaks ( _! creation1 z :at 0 _m ages be=e ,adam1 9 ,g54 i4 & ( ,adam's 9 *ap4 ii4 :om he supposes to h be5 creat$ 9 "s "p ( ! _w1 :i* 0 !n un9habit$1 :]e he 0 design$ to live1 & to be ! fa!r ( ! *ur*1 :i* 0 to desc5d f him2 &1 be+ s f> remote f ! re/ ( mank9d1 he knew n t !re 0 any o!r m5 besides himself1 till 8 family increas$1 & "s ( !m apo/atiz$ f ! fai?2 &1 9 p>ticul>1 ,ca91 & 8 desc5d5ts w5t out f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & dwelt among !m4 ,& :]eas ,adam is call$1 by ! apo/le ,paul1 ! fir/ man1 he supposes t he is /yl$ s only z contra-di/+ui%$ f ,*ri/1 :o is call$ ! second man1 design+ !reby to comp>e ! p]son1 :om he supposes to h be5 ! head ( ! ,jewi% *ur*1 ) him :o is ! head ( ! ,*ri/ian *ur*4 ,& he insi/s l>gely on1 & p]v]ts t scripture1 9 ,rom4 v4 #ac4 :]e x is said1 ,until ! law1 s9 0 9 ! _w2 z ?\gh ! s5se ( x 71 t !re 0 a s9ful g5]ation ( m5 9 ! _w1 be=e ,god erect$ 8 *ur*1 & gave laws to x1 :5 he creat$ ,adam1 z ! head & fa!r !re(2 :]eas ! apo/le !re speaks ( s9's prevail+ 9 ! _w be=e ! law 0 giv5 by ,moses2 & z = ! hi/orical acc\nt ( ! creation ( man 9 scripture1 x is pla9 t ,moses speaks ( ! creation ( man 9 g5]al1 male & female1 ,g54 i4 #bg4 &1 9 *ap4 ii4 gives a p>ticul> acc\nt ( ! same ?+1 & speaks ( ! mann] ( ! =mation ( ,adam & ,eve4 ,besides1 :5 ,god _h creat$ ,adam1 x is expressly said1 9 ,g54 ii4 #e4 t !re 0 n a man to till ! gr\nd1 !re=e !re 0 no o!r man liv+1 :i* is directly contr>y to ?is *im]ical op9ion4 ,&1 if !re _h be5 a _w ( m5 be=e ,adam1 :at occasion 0 !re = him to be creat$ out ( ! du/ ( ! gr\nd8 ,he might h be5 ! fa!r ( ! *ur*1 & yet desc5d$ f "o t 0 !n 9 be+1 9 a natural way2 or1 if ,god design$ t he %\ld live at a di/ance f ! re/ ( ! _w1 he might h call$ him f ! place ( 8 abode1 z he aft]w>ds did ,abraham1 )\t ex]t+ p[] 9 creat+ him2 & he might h ord]$ him to h tak5 a wife out ( ! _w1 )\t creat+ a woman = t purpose4 ,x w\ld be too great a digression1 nor w\ld x answ] any valuable end1 = me to take notice ( e p>ticul> argum5t br\ght 9 def5ce ( ?is notion3 b ?\gh ! book we speak (1 be n mu* kn[n 9 ! _w1 yet ! notion is def5d$ & propagat$ by _m ,a!i/s & ,dei/s1 :o design h]eby to br+ ! scripture-hi/ory & religion 9 g5]al into contempt2 !re=e ,i am oblig$1 9 opposition to !m1 to answ] an objection or two4 ,object4 #a4 ,if ,adam 0 ! fir/ man1 & 8 employm5t 0 till+ ! gr\nd1 :]e _h he ^? in/rum5ts ( husb&ry1 t 7 necess>y1 9 ord] !reto1 & o!r ?+s1 to subs]ve ! v>i\s occasions ( life8 ,answ4 ,?is may easily be answ]$1 by suppos+ t he _h a suffici5cy ( wisdom to f9d out e ?+ t 0 ne$ful = 8 use & s]vice1 :atev] improvem5t might be made 9 manual arts1 by future ages2 b ?is objection1 ?\gh m5tion$ among/ ! re/1 is n mu* insi/$ on4 ,!re=e1 ,object4 #b4 ,!re is ano!r objection1 :i* "s ?9k a little m plausible1 tak5 f :at is conta9$ 9 ,g54 iv4 :]e we read ( ,ca9's kill+ 8 bro!r ,abel1 :i* 0 a little be=e ! hundr$ & ?irtie? ye> ( ! _w1 z appe>s1 by comp>+ *ap4 v4 #c4 ) *ap4 iv4 #be1 9 :i* x is said1 ,adam liv$ an hundr$ & ?irty ye>s1 & begat ,se?2 ^u :i* occasion1 8 wife ackn[l$ges x z a m]cy1 t ,god _h appo9t$ h] ano!r se$1 in/ead ( ,abel1 :om ,ca9 slew4 ,n[1 if we obs]ve ! consequ5ce ( ?is murd]2 h[ ,ca91 z x is said1 9 *ap4 iv4 #af4 w5t out f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & dwelt 9 ! l& ( ,nod2 &1 9 v]4 #ag4 t he built a city1 & call$ ! "n ( x aft] ! "n ( 8 son1 ,eno*2 f :5ce !y inf]1 t1 9 a little above an hundr$ & ?irty ye>s aft] ! _w 0 creat$1 !re 7 sev]al colonies settl$ 9 places remote f ! l& ( ,ed51 :]e ,adam1 & 8 po/]ity1 dwelt2 & ! inhabitants ( ^? c\ntries 7 ( a diff]5t religion f him1 o!rwise ,ca9's liv+ among !m w\ld n be /yl$1 8 go+ out f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l4 ,& x is n said1 t ,ca9 peopl$ t l&1 b he w5t !re1 t is1 dwelt1 among/ ! inhabitants !re(2 & x mu/ be by _! assi/ance t he built ?is city1 inasmu* z x is probable t ! art ( build+1 at ?is "t1 0 h>dly kn[n by our fir/ p>5ts1 & _! desc5dants2 b !y liv$1 sep>ate f ! _w1 9 t5ts1 & wor%ipp$ ,god 9 t way1 :i* !y receiv$ by div9e revelation1 be+ b few 9 numb]1 :ile o!r p>ts ( ! _w might be z mu* peopl$ z !y are1 at ?is day4 ,answ4 ,b to ?is x may be answ]$ t z ?is *im]ical op9ion sets aside2 or p]v]ts ! scripture-acc\nt ( ?+s1 s ! absurdity ( x may be easily manife/$4 ,&1 #a4 ,if !y suppose t ! numb] ( ,adam's po/]ity 7 small1 & inconsid]able1 :5 ,ca9 slew 8 bro!r1 & built ! city be=e-m5tion$1 ?is w appe> to be an ungr\nd$ conjecture1 if ! bless+1 :i* ,god conf]r$ on man 9 8 fir/ creation1 ( increas+1 multiply+1 & repl5i%+ ! e>?1 ,g54 i4 #bh4 took place1 z x d\btless did1 & t 9 an uncommon degree1 ! necessity ( ?+s requir+ x2 !re=e x is n absurd to suppose1 t1 at lea/1 z _m *ildr5 7 g5]ally born at a bir?1 & 9 z e>ly an age ( ! "m's life1 z h be51 or are1 9 any uncommon in/ances 9 latt] ages4 ,x is also v probable1 t ! "t ( *ild-be>+ cont9u$ _m ye>s long] ?an x n[ do?1 9 proportion to ! numb] ( ye>s1 9 :i* ! life ( man exce$$ ! pres5t /&>d !re(2 & if ! age ( man 0 ext5d$ to eight or n9e hundr$ ye>s1 we may conclude t !re 7 b few t di$ "y4 ,if ^! ?+s be tak5 = grant$1 :i* seem n1 9 ! lea/1 improbable1 any "o1 :o is curi\s 9 8 enquiries ab\t ?is matt]1 & desires to "k :at a numb] ( p might be born 9 "o hundr$ & ?irty ye>s1 w f9d x w be s great1 t !y might spread !mselves ?r\gh _m c\ntries1 f> di/ant f ! place :]e ,adam dwelt2 & !re=e !re is no ne$ to suppose1 t ^?1 ) :om ,ca9 dwelt 9 ! l& ( ,nod1 7 p]sons t liv$ be=e ,adam 0 creat$4 ,b1 t ?is may m abundantly appe>1 let x be f>!r consid]$1 #b4 ,t ?\gh we read ( ,ca9's go+ out f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & 8 dwell+ 9 ! l& ( ,nod1 & build+ a city1 imm$iately aft] ! acc\nt ( ,abel's dea?1 & !re=e x is tak5 = grant$1 t ?is 0 done soon aft]1 t is1 ab\t ! hundr$ & ?irtie? ye> ( ! _w2 yet !re is no acc\nt t ?is 0 done imm$iately1 or "s few ye>s aft]1 9 scripture1 :i* conta9s ! hi/ory ( ! life ( ,ca91 9 a few v]ses1 )\t any *ronological acc\nt ( ! "t1 :5 ^! ?+s 7 said to be done by him1 & !re=e x seems probable1 t ?is 0 done "s hundr$s ( ye>s aft] ,ca9 slew ,abel2 s t we ne$ n enquire :at a numb] ( p]sons might be 9 ! _w 9 "o hundr$ & ?irty ye>s1 b 9 sev5 or eight hundr$ ye>s1 & !n ! _w might be almo/ z full ( p1 z x is n[ at pres5t1 & !n ! greate/ "p ( ! _w might be also deg5]ate1 & /rang]s to ! true religion2 s t ,ca9 might easily be said to g out ( ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & *oose to live ) ^? t 7 apo/ates f him1 & s]v$ o!r gods2 !re=e no advantage is ga9$ aga9/ ! scripture-hi/ory by ^?1 :o 9 contempt ( x1 def5d ?is ill-gr\nd$ op9ion4 ,?us we h consid]$ man1 z creat$ male & female1 & our fir/ p>5ts1 z ! common /ock1 or root1 f :5ce all desc5d$2 we %all n[ take a view ( ! con/itution1 or frame ( ! human nature1 & consid]1 ,,iv4 ,! two con/itu5t p>ts ( man1 namely1 ! s\l & body4 ,) respect to ! =m] ( ^!1 he is1 z x 7 alli$ to angels1 or1 to use ! scripture-expression1 made a little l[] ?an !m1 ,psal4 viii4 #e4 ,z to ! o!r1 :i* is 8 inf]ior "p1 to wit1 ! body1 he is ( ! e>?1 e>?y1 & set ^u a level ) ! l[] p>ts ( ! creation4 ,& "h we %all1 #a4 ,consid] ! body ( man1 inasmu* z x 0 fir/ =m$ be=e ! s\l2 & accord+ to ! c\rse & laws ( nature1 x is fir/ fa%ion$ 9 ! womb1 & !n ! s\l is unit$ to x1 :5 x is organiz$1 & fitt$ = its reception3 ,!re are _m ?+s v wond]ful 9 ! /ructure ( human bodies1 :i* might well give occasion to ! inspir$ writ] to say1 ,i am fe>fully & wond]fully made1 ,psal4 cxxxix4 #ad4 ,?is is a subject t w\ld af=d u mu* matt] to enl>ge on1 & f !nce1 to take occasion to admire ! wisdom & goodness ( ,god 9 ?is "p ( 8 "w4 ,_m ?+s might be obs]v$ f ! %ape1 & erect po/ure !re(1 & ! sev]al conv5i5ces t arise f !nce1 & h[ we are h]eby in/ruct$ t we 7 n born to look d[nw>ds to ! e>?1 b up to heav51 f :5ce our *ief happ9ess is d]iv$4 ,we might "h consid] ! v>i\s p>ts ( ! body1 :]e( none are sup]flu\s or r$undant1 & _! conv5i5t situation = _! respective uses2 ! h>mony & contexture !re(1 & ! subs]vi5cy ( "o "p to ano!r2 & p>ticul>ly1 h[ x is s ord]$ by ! wisdom ( ! ,creator1 t ^? p>ts1 :i* are mo/ necess>y = ! pres]vation ( life1 :i*1 if hurt1 w\ld occasion imm$iate dea?1 are plac$ mo/ inw>d1 t !y might be suffici5tly def5d$ f all ext]nal injuries t might befal !m2 & also ! disposition ( ^? p>ts1 t are ! organs ( s5se1 & _! contexture1 :]eby !y are fitt$ to ex]t !mselves1 9 su* a way1 z is mo/ prop] to answ] ! ends !re(4 ,we might also consid] ! temp]ature ( ! body1 :]eby its heal? & vig\r is ma9ta9$2 & t va/ v>iety t !re is 9 ! c\nt5ances1 & voices ( m51 9 :i* !re is h>dly an exact similitude 9 any two p]sons 9 ! _w2 & ! wise end design$ by ,god h]e91 = ! advantage ( mank9d 9 g5]al2 ^! ?+s might h be5 p>ticul>ly insi/$ on1 & h af=d$ _m useful obs]vations2 b to enl>ge on ?is head1 z x des]ves1 w\ld be to div]t too mu* f our pres5t design2 & x w be v difficult = any "o to treat on ?is subject ) m advantage ?an x has be5 done by sev]al le>n$ & judici\s writ]s1 be+ set 9 a mu* cle>] light ?an x has be5 9 =m] ages1 by ^? improvem5ts1 :i* h be5 lately made 9 anatomy2 & x is insi/$ on s p>ticul>ly1 & ) su* demon/rative evid5ce1 by !m1 t ,i %all r *oose to ref] ! read] to ^? writ+s1 9 :i* x is conta9$1 ?an insi/ on x#cd4 ,all t ,i %all f>!r obs]ve is1 t !re is some?+ wond]ful 9 t natural heat t is cont9u$ 9 ! bodies ( m51 = s _m ye>s toge!r1 & 9 ! motion ( ! he>t1 ! circulation ( ! blood & juices1 ! cont9ual supply ( animal spirits1 & _! subs]vi5cy to muscul> motion3 ^! ?+s1 & _m o!r ( ! l nature1 are all wond]ful 9 ! bodies ( m54 ,if x be object$1 t !re are o!r creatures1 :o1 9 "s respects1 excel m51 z to :at conc]n _! bodies1 & ! p[]s !re(2 z ! vulture1 & _m o!r creatures1 9 quickness ( sight & he>+2 ! dog 9 ! s5se ( smell+1 & _m o!rs excel !m 9 /r5g? & swiftness2 & "s inanimate creatures1 z ! sun1 & o!r heav5ly bodies1 9 beauty4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$3 ,t ! bodies ( m5 mu/ be all[$ to h a sup]ior excell5cy1 if consid]$ z unit$ to _! s\ls1 & r5d]$ m capable ( glorify+ ,god1 & enjoy+ t happ9ess1 :i* no creatures1 bel[ !m1 are capable (4 ,x is true1 man is n end[$ ) su* quickness ( s5se1 /r5g? ( body1 & swiftness ( motion1 z _m o!r creatures are2 "s ( :i* end[m5ts t5d to ! pres]vation ( _! own lives3 o!rs are conducive to ! advantage ( man1 :o has e ?+1 9 ! frame ( 8 nature1 necess>y to 8 happ9ess1 agreeable to 8 pres5t /ation ( life1 = 8 glorify+ ,god1 & answ]+ high] ends ?an o!r creatures 7 made =2 s t if we judge ( ! excell5cies ( ! human nature1 we mu/ conceive ( man1 m especially z to t m noble "p ( :i* he consi/s4 ,accord+ly1 #b4 ,we %all consid] him z hav+#ce a rational & immortal s\l1 :i* n only gives a relative excell5cy to ! body1 to :i* x is unit$1 &1 by its union !re)1 pres]ves x f corruption1 b uses ! v>i\s organs !re(1 to put =? actions1 :i* are "u ! conduct ( reason2 & t :i* r5d]s x /ill m excell5t1 is1 t x is capable ( be+ conv]sant ab\t objects ab/ract$ f matt]1 & ( kn[+ & enjoy+ ,god4 ,& :atsoev] ob/ructions x may meet ) f ! temp]am5t ( ! body1 to :i* x is unit$1 or :at uneas9ess soev] x may be expos$ to f its sympa?y !re)2 yet none ( ^? ?+s1 :i* t5d to de/roy ! body1 or sep>ate x f ! s\l1 c affect ! s\l s f>1 z to take away its p[] ( act+1 b :5 sep>ate f x1 x rema9s immortal1 & is capable ( f>!r improvem5ts1 & a great] degree ( happ9ess4 ,we might "h proce$ to prove ! immortality ( ! s\l2 b t we %all h occasion m p>ticul>ly to d1 "u a foll[+ answ]#cf1 :5 we consid] ! s\ls ( believ]s1 z made p]fect 9 hol9ess1 & !reby fitt$ =1 & aft]w>ds receiv$ into heav51 hav+ escap$ ! grave1 79 :i* ! body is to be deta9$ until ! resurrection7 :i* is ! consequ5ce ( its immortality4 ,& !re=e we proce$1 ,v4 ,to consid] ano!r excell5cy ( ! human nature1 z man 0 made aft] ! image ( ,god4 ,to be made a little l[] ?an ! angels1 z he is repres5t$ by ! ,psalmi/1 9 ,psal4 viii4 #e4 is a v great hon\r conf]r$ on him3 ,b :at c be said great] ( him1 ?an t he 0 made aft] ! image ( ,god8 ,h[ev]1 ?\gh ?is be a scripture-expression1 d5ot+ ! highe/ excell5cy & privilege1 yet x is to be expla9$ consi/5tly ) t inf9ite di/ance t !re is betwe5 ,god & ! creature4 ,?is glori\s "*1 put ^u him does n argue him to p>take ( any div9e p]fection2 nor is x inconsi/5t ) ! no?+ness ( ! be/ ( f9ite be+s1 :5 comp>$ ) ,god2 = :atev] lik5ess !re is 9 man to him1 !re is1 at ! same "t1 an inf9ite dissimilitude1 or disproportion1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 :5 we consid]$ ! diff]5ce betwe5 ^? div9e attributes1 :i* are call$ incommunicable1 f o!rs1 :i* "s call communicable4 ,if x be enquir$1 :]e9 ! image ( ,god 9 man consi/s8 ,x w\ld be prepo/]\s & absurd1 to ! la/ degree1 to suppose t ?is has any respect to ! l9eam5ts ( ! body2 = !re is a direct opposition r ?an similitude1 betwe5 ! spirituality ( ! div9e nature1 & ! bodies ( m54 ,&1 inde$1 x w\ld h be5 ne$less to h m5tion$ ?is1 _h n "s giv5 occasion = x1 by p]v]t+ ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 9 :i* ,god is repres5t$1 9 a metaphorical way1 9 condesc5sion to our common mode ( speak+1 z ?\gh he _h a body1 or bodily p>ts2 f :5ce !y h inf]r$1 t he assum$ a body1 at fir/1 z a model1 accord+ to :i* he w\ld frame t ( man2 :i* is n only absurd1 b blasphem\s1 & c>ries x own confutation 9 x4 ,!re are o!rs1 :o suppose t man 0 made aft] ! image ( ,*ri/'s human nature1 :i*1 ?\gh x do? n altoge!r conta9 s vile a sugge/ion z ! =m]1 yet x is gr\ndless & absurd1 inasmu* z ,*ri/ 0 made aft] ! lik5ess ( man1 z to :at conc]ns 8 human nature1 ,phil4 ii4 #g4 & man1 9 t respect1 0 n made aft] 8 image4 ,& to ?is let me add1 t :5 ! scripture speaks ( man1 z made aft] ! image ( ,god1 x pla9ly gives u gr\nd to di/+ui% betwe5 x & t glory :i* is peculi> to ,*ri/1 :o is said n only to be made aft] 8 image1 b to be ! image ( ! invisible ,god1 ,col4 i4 #ae4 & ! express image ( 8 p]son1 ,heb4 i4 #c4 & !re=e t !re is1 9 ?is respect1 su* a similitude betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ,son1 z _c1 9 any s5se be appli$ to ! lik5ess1 :i* is said to be betwe5 ,god & ! creature4 ,moreov]1 :5 we speak ( man1 z made aft] ! image ( ,god1 z consi/+ 9 "s f9ite p]fections communicat$ to him1 we mu/ c>efully f5ce aga9/ ! lea/ supposition1 z ?\gh man 7 made p>tak] ( any ( ! div9e p]fections4 ,x is true1 ! apo/le speaks conc]n+ believ]s1 z be+ made p>tak]s ( ! div9e nature1 #b ,pet4 i4 #d4 = ! und]/&+ ( :i* we mu/ take he$1 t we d n p]v]t ! m9d ( ! ,holy ,gho/ h]e92 = no?+ is int5d$ by ?is expression1 9 :i* ! image ( ,god is set =?1 b a sanctifi$ nature1 or1 z ,i w\ld r *oose to r5d] x1 a div9e nature1 d]iv$ f1 &1 9 "s respects1 con=m$ to him b yet inf9itely bel[ him4 ,?is image ( ,god 9 man1 9 ?is answ]1 is said to consi/ p>ticul>ly 9 ?ree ?+s4 #a4 ,9 k4 ,?is is :at we g5]ally call ! natural image ( ,god 9 man1 :i* he is end[$ )1 z an intellig5t creature2 n t ! degree ( k1 :i* ! be/ ( m5 are capable (1 conta9s 9 x any ?+ prop]ly div9e z to its =mal nature2 = !re is a great] disproportion betwe5 ! inf9ite k ( ! div9e m9d1 & t ( a f9ite creature1 ?an !re is betwe5 ! ocean & a drop ( wat]3 ,b x signifies1 t z ,god has a compreh5sive k ( all ?+s1 man has ! k ( "s ?+s1 agreeable to 8 f9ite capacity1 communicat$ to him2 & ?us we are to und]/& ! apo/le's words1 :5 he speaks ( man's be+ r5ew$ 9 k1 aft] ! image ( him t creat$ him1 ,col4 iii4 #aj4 #b4 ,x consi/s 9 righte\sness & hol9ess4 ,?is "s call ! moral image ( ,god 9 man2 or1 especially if we consid] x z re/or$ 9 sanctification1 x may m prop]ly be call$ 8 sup]natural image1 & x consi/s 9 ! rectitude ( ! human nature1 z oppos$ to t s9ful de=mity & blemi%1 :i* r5d]s fall5 man unlike to him4 ,!re=e we mu/ consid] him1 at fir/1 z made upright1 ,eccles4 vii4 #bi4 s t !re 0 n ! lea/ t9cture1 or ta9t ( s91 9 8 nature1 or any disposition1 or incl9ation to x2 b all ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l 7 dispos$ to answ] ! ends ( its creation1 & !reby to glorify ,god4 ,& to ?is "s add1 t ! image ( ,god1 9 man1 consi/$ 9 bless$ness2 s t z ,god is inf9itely bless$ 9 ! enjoym5t ( 8 own p]fections1 man 01 9 8 way & measure1 bless$1 9 possess+ & enjoy+ ^? p]fections1 :i* he receiv$ f ,god4 ,b1 ?\gh ?is be true1 yet ,i w\ld r *oose to keep close to ! scripture mode ( speak+1 :i* repres5ts ! image ( ,god 9 man1 z consi/+ 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess1 ,eph4 iv4 #bd4 ,man1 be+ ?us made aft] ! image ( ,god1 is f>!r said 9 ?is answ]1 to h ! law ( ,god writt5 9 8 he>t1 &1 p[] to fulfil x4 ,h]e9 ,god fir/ made1 & !n dealt ) him z a reasonable creature1 ! subject ( moral gov]nm5t2 &1 t ?is law might be p]fectly und]/ood1 x 0 writt5 on 8 he>t1 t h]eby he might h a natural k ( ! rule ( 8 ob$i5ce1 & might1 ) z little difficulty1 be appris$ ( 8 duty to ,god1 z he 0 ( any ?+ t he knew1 z an intellig5t creature4 ,& inasmu* z he 0 indisp5sably oblig$ to yield ob$i5ce to ?is law1 & ! consequ5ce ( violat+ x w\ld be 8 ru91 ,god1 z a j & graci\s ,sov]eign1 gave him ability to fulfil x2 s t he might n1 )\t 8 own fault1 by a necessity ( nature1 rebel aga9/ him1 & s plunge himself into inevitable mis]y4 #c4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ! image ( ,god1 9 man1 consi/$ 9 man's dom9ion ov] ! creatures4 ,?is is expressly reveal$ 9 scripture1 :5 ,god says1 ,let u make man 9 our image1 aft] our lik5ess1 & let !m h dom9ion ov] ! fi% ( ! sea1 & ov] ! f[l ( ! air1 & ov] ! cattle1 & ov] all ! e>?1 & ov] e creep+ ?+ t creepe? ^u ! e>?1 ,g54 i4 #bf4 & ! ,psalmi/ describes ?is dom9ion 9 o!r words1 ?\gh n mu* diff]+1 z to ! g5]al import !re(1 :5 he says1 ,?\ made/ him to h dom9ion ov] ! works ( ?y h&s2 ?\ ha/ put all ?+s "u 8 feet3 ,all %eep & ox52 yea1 & ! bea/s ( ! field1 ! f[l ( ! air1 & ! fi% ( ! sea1 & :atsoev] passe? ?r\gh ! pa?s ( ! seas1 ,psal4 viii4 #f-h4 ,?is dom9ion consi/$ 9 ! "r :i* he _h to use & dispose ( ! inf]ior creatures1 = 8 com=t & delight1 & to s]ve him1 9 all ?+s necess>y1 = ! glorify+ 8 ,creator1 ?\gh he _h no "r1 nor incl9ation1 9 8 /ate ( integrity1 to abuse !m1 z fall5 man does1 9 v>i\s in/ances4 ,,vi4 ,! la/ ?+ obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 is t not)/&+ ! advantage\s circum/ances1 9 :i* man 0 creat$1 yet he 0 subject to fall2 by :i* we are n to und]/& t he 0 =c$ or compell$ to fall1 ?r\gh any necessity ( nature2 = t w\ld h be5 inconsi/5t ) ! lib]ty ( 8 w to :at 0 good1 or t rectitude ( nature1 :]eby he 0 n only fitt$ to p]=m p]fect ob$i5ce1 b to avoid e ?+ t has a t5d5cy to r5d] him guilty be=e ,god1 & !reby to ru9 him4 ,z = ! devil1 he _h no p[] to =ce ! w2 nor c\ld he lay any sn>e to entangle & de/roy man1 b :at he _h wisdom en\gh1 _h he improv$ 8 faculties z he ought1 to h avoid$3 ,b1 not)/&+ all ?is1 x is evid5t t he 0 subject to fall1 = t appe>s by ! ev5t2 s t1 ?\gh he _h no disposition to s9 9 8 nature1 = ,god c\ld n create a p]son 9 su* a /ate1 s9ce t w\ld r5d] him ! au?or ( s91 yet he did n det]m9e to prev5t x2 ?\gh ?is1 z w be h]eaft] consid]$1 0 a privilege :i* man w\ld h atta9$ to1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! cov5ant he 0 "u1 _h he p]=m$ ! conditions !re(1 & s w\ld h be5 confirm$ 9 hol9ess & happ9ess2 b ?is1 x is c]ta91 he 0 n at fir/1 because he fell3 ,b ( ?is1 m "u a foll[+ answ]4 ,footnote #cc3 ,?is book1 :i* is call$1 ,sy/ema ,!ologicum1 9 :i* ?is matt] is pret5d$ to be def5d$1 0 publi%$ by "o ,peir]ius1 ab\t ! middle ( ! la/ c5tury2 &1 be+ writt5 9 ,lat91 0 read by a great _m ( ! le>n$ _w3 ,&1 inasmu* z ! s5se ( _m scriptures is /ra9$ by him to def5d x1 & h]eby contempt 0 ca/ ^u scripture 9 g5]al1 & occasion giv5 to _m1 :o are s dispos$1 to reproa* & burlesque x2 !re=e "s h ?\ght x wor? _! :ile to take notice (1 & confute ?is new doctr9e2 aft] :i*1 ! au?or !re(1 ei!r be+ conv9c$ ( 8 error !reby1 z "s suppose1 or be+ afraid le/ he %\ld suff] p]secution = x1 recant$ 8 op9ion1 & turn$ ,papi/4 ,footnote #cd3 ,see ,ray's wisdom ( ,god1 9 ! "w ( creation1 ,"p4 ,,ii4 & ,d]ham's ,physico4 ,!ology1 ,book ,v4 ,footnote #ce3 ,! ,orig9 ( ! s\l1 at :at "t x ent]s into ! body1 :e!r x be imm$iately creat$ at its entrance into ! body1 or comes out ( a pre-exi/5t /ate1 are ?+s t _c be kn[n f any fitness or reasonabl5ess f\nd$ 9 ! nature ( ?+s2 & yet x is z necess>y to believe ?is is done accord+ to c]ta9 reasons ( wisdom & goodness1 z to believe !re is a ,god4 ,n[1 :o c say t x is ! same ?+1 :e!r human s\ls are creat$ imm$iately = human bodies1 or :e!r !y come into !m out ( "s pre-exi/5t /ate8 ,= aught we "k1 "o ( ^! ways may be exce$+ fit & wise1 & ! o!r z entirely unju/ & unreasonable2 & yet1 :5 ,reason exam9es ei!r ( ^! ways1 x f9ds itself equally p]plex$ ) difficulties1 & kn[s n :i* to *use3 b if s\ls be immat]ial z all philosophy n[ proves x mu/ be "o ( !m4 ,& p]haps1 ! reason :y ,god has reveal$ s little ( ^! matt]s 9 holy ,scripture itself1 is1 because any m p>ticul> revelation ( !m1 w\ld b h p]plex$ u ) great] difficulties1 z n hav+ capacities or ideas to compreh5d su* ?+s4 ,=1 z all our natural k is conf9$ to ideas borr[$ f exp]i5ce1 & ! use ( our s5ses ab\t human ?+s2 z ,revelation c only tea* u ?+s t h "s lik5ess to :at we already "k2 z our notions ( equity & ju/ice are v limit$1 & conf9$ to c]ta9 actions betwe5 man & man2 s1 if ,god _h reveal$ to u m p>ticul>ly1 ! orig9 ( our s\ls1 & ! reason ( _! /ate 9 human bodies1 we might p]haps h be5 expos$ to great] difficulties by su* k1 & be5 less able to v9dicate ! ju/ice & goodness ( ,god1 ?an we are by our pres5t ignorance4 ,,human ,,reason4 ,footnote #cf3 ,see ,que/4 lxxxvi4 ,que/4 ,,xviii4 ,,que/4 ,,xviii4 ,:at are ,god's works ( ,provid5ce8 ,,answ4 ,god's works ( ,provid5ce are 8 mo/ holy1 wise1 & p[]ful pres]v+ & gov]n+ all 8 creatures2 ord]+ !m1 & all _! actions1 to 8 own glory4 ,9 speak+ to ?is answ]1 we mu/ consid] :at we are to und]/& by provid5ce 9 g5]al4 ,x supposes a creature br\ght into be+2 & consi/s 9 ,god's do+ e ?+ t is necess>y = ! cont9uance !re(1 & 9 8 ord]+ & ov]-rul+ second causes1 to produce _! respective effects1 "u ! direction ( 8 inf9ite wisdom1 & ! influ5ce ( 8 almighty p[]4 ,x is ow+ to ?is t all ?+s d n s9k into no?+1 or t e ?+ has :at x wants to r5d] x fit to answ] ! end design$ 9 ! creation !re(4 ,pursuant to ?is g5]al description ( provid5ce1 x may be consid]$ z consi/+ ( two bran*es1 namely1 ,god's uphold+1 or pres]v+1 all creatures2 & enabl+ !m to act by 8 div9e conc\rse or influ5ce3 & 8 gov]n+ or ord]+ !m1 & all _! actions1 = 8 own glory4 ,i4 ,t ,god upholds all ?+s4 ,?is he is expressly said to d1 by ! ^w ( 8 p[]1 ,heb4 i4 #c4 & x may be f>!r ev9c$1 if we consid] t ,god alone is indep5d5t1 & self-suffici5t1 !re=e ! idea ( a creature implies 9 x dep5d5ce2 t :i* dep5d$ on ,god = its be+1 mu/ dep5d on him = ! cont9uance !re(4 ,if any creature1 9 ?is l[] _w1 c\ld pres]ve itself1 !n surely ?is might be said ( man1 ! mo/ excell5t "p !re(2 ,b x is c]ta91 t man _c pres]ve himself2 = if he c\ld1 he w\ld n be subject to ^? decays ( nature1 or ^? daily infirmities1 :i* all are liable unto2 & he w\ld1 d\btless pres]ve himself f dy+1 = t is agreeable to ! dictates ( nature1 :i* w\ld1 7 x possible = him to d x1 prev5t itself f be+ dissolv$4 ,& if man c\ld pres]ve himself 9 be+1 he might1 & d\btless1 w\ld1 by 8 own skill1 ma9ta9 himself 9 a prosp]\s condition 9 ?is _w1 & always lead a happy life1 s9ce ?is is :at nature _c b desire3 ,b1 inasmu* z all are liable to ! afflictions & mis]ies ( ?is pres5t /ate1 x pla9ly argues t !y are unavoidable1 & consequ5tly t !re is a provid5ce t ma9ta9s m51 & all o!r creatures1 9 t /ate 9 :i* !y are4 ,9 consid]+ ! uphold+ provid5ce ( ,god1 we mu/ obs]ve1 t x is ei!r imm$iate1 or m$iate4 ,! =m] ( ^! consi/s 9 8 ex]t+ t p[]1 by :i* we live1 move1 & act1 :i* is sometimes call$ ! div9e manut55cy2 & ?is _c be ex]t$ by a f9ite m$ium1 any m ?an t p[] t br\ght all ?+s into be+4 ,b besides ?is1 ,god is said1 accord+ to ! fix$ laws ( nature1 to pres]ve 8 creatures by ! in/rum5tality ( second causes4 ,?us life is ma9ta9$ by ! air 9 :i* we brea!1 & ! food1 by :i* we are n\ri%$2 & e ?+ t t5ds to our com=t 9 life1 is communicat$ to u by second causes1 "u ! influ5ce & direction ( provid5ce1 to :i* x is z mu* to be ascrib$1 z ?\gh x 7 br\ght ab\t )\t means3 ?us ,jacob consid]s ,god1 z giv+ him bread to eat1 & raim5t to put on1 ,g54 xxviii4 #bj4 :atev] dilig5ce or indu/ry 0 us$ by him to atta9 !m2 & ,god is else:]e said to give food to all fle%2 ,psal4 cxxxvi4 #be4 &1 conc]n+ brute creatures1 x is said1 ,^! wait all ^u !e1 t ?\ maye/ give !m _! meat 9 due season2 t ?\ give/ !m1 !y ga!r2 ?\ op5e/ ?y h&1 !y are fill$ ) good1 ,psal4 civ4 #bg1 #bh4 ,,ii4 ,god gov]ns all ?+s by 8 provid5ce1 s t no?+ happ5s by *ance to him4 ,?is appe>s f ^? admirable displays ( wisdom1 :i* come "u our daily obs]vation1 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w4 ,_m ?+s are ord]$ to subs]ve su* ends1 z are atta9$ by !m )\t _! own k2 z ! sun & o!r heav5ly bodies :i* are a common bless+ to ?is l[] _w2 s ! ra91 ! air1 vap\rs1 m9]als1 bea/s1 vegetables1 & all o!r creatures1 bel[ m51 answ] _! respective ends1 )\t _! own design1 & n by ! w or managem5t ( any intellig5t creature !re=e x mu/ be by ! direction ( provid5ce4 ,t !re is a provid5ce1 t gov]ns ! _w1 is s obvi\s a tru?1 t x has be5 d5i$ by none1 b ! mo/ /upid "p ( mank9d1 :o :olly ab&on$ !mselves to s5suality & lib]t9ism1 & h>dly own$ t !re is a ,god1 or su* ?+s z moral good or evil2 & ^! sc>ce des]ve ! "n ( m54#cg ,all o!rs1 ,i say1 h own$ a provid5ce1 z :at is ! necess>y consequ5ce ( ! belief ( a ,god1 & !re=e x is a doctr9e f\nd$ 9 ! v nature ( man2 s t ! hea!n :o h _h no o!r light ?an t af=ds1 h express$ _! belief ( x1 & h comp>$ ! div9e ,be+ to a pilot1 :o sits at ! helm & /e]s ! %ip2 or to "o t guides ! *>iot :]e he pleases2 or to a g5]al1 t m>%als & gives directions to ! soldi]s "u 8 comm&3 or to a k+1 t sits on ! ?rone1 & gives laws to all 8 subjects4 ,accord+ly1 ! apo/le ,paul1 :5 argu+ ) ! ,a!nians1 f pr9ciples :i* !y ma9ta9$1 takes x = grant$1 z :at w\ld n be conte/$ by !m1 t !re 0 a provid5ce1 :5 he says1 ,9 him we live1 & move1 & h our be+1 ,acts xvii4 #bh4 ,&1 inde$1 ?is tru? appe>s to h be5 univ]sally believ$1 9 ! _w1 by m5 ( all religions1 :e!r true1 or false4 ,z x is ! f\ndation ( all true wor%ip2 s1 t wor%ip1 :i* 0 p]=m$ by ! hea!n z d]iv$ p>tly f ! light ( nature1 & p>tly f tradition2 & ^? pray]s1 t 7 direct$ to ,god1 & alt>s erect$ = 8 s]vice1 all argue _! belief1 n only ( ,god1 b ( a provid5ce2 s t ?is doctr9e is agreeable to ! light ( nature1 z well z pla9ly ev9c$ f scripture4 ,,iii4 ,! provid5ce ( ,god ext5ds itself to all ! actions ( creatures4 ,t ?is may appe>1 let x be consid]$2 t !re are innum]able effects produc$ by1 :at we call1 second causes2 ?is is all[$ by all4 ,moreov]1 e second cause implies1 t !re is a fir/ cause1 t guides & directs x4 ,n[ no creature is ! fir/ cause ( any action1 = t is peculi> to ,god1 !re=e all creatures act "u 8 influ5ce1 t is1 by 8 provid5ce4 ,if x is 9 ,god1 n only t we live1 b move1 & act1 !n !re is no motion1 or action 9 ! _w1 :e!r 9 ?+s )1 or )\t life1 b is "u ! influ5ce ( provid5ce4 ,!re=e we %all proce$ to consid] ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z conv]sant ab\t all ?+s1 ! lea/ z well z ! greate/1 & ab\t ?+s t are agreeable1 or contr>y to ! laws ( nature1 & p>ticul>ly h[ x is conv]sant ab\t ! actions ( intellig5t creatures1 su* z angels & m54 #a4 ,! greate/ ?+s are n above1 nor ! lea/ & mo/ inconsid]able bel[ ! c>e & influ5ce ( provid5ce1 & consequ5tly x mu/ ext5d itself to all ?+s4 ,! mo/ excell5t ( f9ite be+s are b creatures1 & !re=e !y are dep5d5t ^u ,god1 z mu* z ! lea/3 ?us x is said1 ,he do? accord+ to 8 w1 9 ! army ( heav51 z well z among ! inhabitants ( ! e>?1 ,dan4 iv4 #ce4 ,sometimes we read ( ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z conv]sant ab\t ! mo/ glori\s p>ts ( ! frame ( nature3 x is by 8 influ5ce t ! sun appe>s to p]=m its regul> motions2 he ha? fix$ x 9 ! heav5s1 z 9 a tab]nacle appo9t$ = x4 ,& ^? creatures t are mo/ =midable to m51 z ! levia?an1 :i* is repres5t$ z ! fi]ce/ ( all creatures1 :o abide 9 ! sea1 & ! lion ( all ! bea/s ( ! =e/2 ^! are describ$ z subject to 8 provid5ce1 & receiv+ _! provisions f x1 ,job xli4 ,psal4 civ4 #ba4 & ! inconsid]able sp>r[ do? n fall to ! gr\nd )\t x1 ,matt4 x4 #bi1 #cj4 & ! v hairs ( our head are all numb]$2 :i* is a prov]bial expression1 to d5ote ! p>ticul> conc]n ( provid5ce1 z conv]sant ab\t ! mo/ m9ute actions ( life4 #b4 ,! provid5ce ( ,god is conv]sant ab\t ^? ?+s :i* come to pass1 ei!r agreeably1 or contr>y1 to ! fix$ laws ( nature1 ! :ole frame :]e( is held toge!r by him3 ! successive returns ( se$-"t & h>ve/1 summ] & w9t]1 day & night1 are all ord]$ by him1 ,g54 viii4 #bb4 ! elem5ts & meteors are subject to 8 appo9tm5t2 ,fire & hail1 sn[ & vap\r1 & /ormy w9d1 fulfil 8 ^w1 ,psal4 cxlviii4 #h4 ,he looke? to ! ends ( ! e>?1 & see? "u ! :ole heav51 to make ! weight = ! w9ds1 & he weighe? ! wat]s by measure2 :5 he made a decree = ! ra91 & a way = ! lightn+ ( ! ?und]1 ,job xxviii4 #bd-bf4 ,& z = effects1 t are above1 or contr>y to ! c\rse ( nature1 ^! are subject to1 & ord]$ by1 8 provid5ce4 ,x 0 contr>y to ! c\rse ( nature = ! rav5s1 :i* are birds ( prey1 to br+ provisions to mank9d1 yet ^! 7 ord]$ to br+ a supply ( food to ! prophet1 ,elijah1 #a ,k+s xvii4 #d4 ,& ! lions1 :o knew no diff]5ce betwe5 ,daniel & 8 p]secutors1 & 7 naturally incl9$ to dev\r "o1 z well z ! o!r1 7 oblig$ to make a di/9ction betwe5 !m1 & n to hurt ! "o1 b imm$iately to dev\r ! o!r1 ,dan4 vi4 #bb1 #bd4 ,& a :ale 0 provid$1 by provid5ce1 to receive & br+ ! prophet ,jonah to l&1 :5 ca/ into ! sea1 *ap4 i4 #ag4 ,s ! fire _h no p[] ov] ,%adra*1 ,me%a*1 & ,ab$-nego1 :5 ?r[n into x1 b imm$iately consum$ ^? :o 7 ord]$ to ca/ !m 91 ,dan4 iii4 #bb1 #bg4 #c4 ,we %all consid] provid5ce1 z conv]sant ab\t intellig5t creatures1 & m p>ticul>ly man1 ! mo/ excell5t creature 9 ?is l[] _w4 ,he is1 z x 71 ! peculi> c>e1 & d>l+ ( provid5ce2 z x has r5d]$ him capable ( enjoy+ ! bless+s ( bo? worlds1 fitt$ him to glorify ,god actively1 z well z objectively1 & gov]ns him 9 a way suit$ to 8 nature1 & z "o :o is design$ = great] ?+s1 ?an o!r creatures bel[ him are capable (4 ,"h we %all consid] ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z ord]+ ! /ate & condition ( m5 9 ?is _w1 & !n speak1 m p>ticul>ly ( x1 z conv]sant ab\t ! moral actions ( m51 consid]$ z good or bad4 ,fir/1 ,to consid] ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z x respects ! /ate & condition ( man 9 ?is life2 &1 9 p>ticul>1 :at respects n only 8 natural1 b religi\s int]e/s4 7#a47 ,!re is a peculi> c>e ( provid5ce ext5d$ t[>ds u1 9 our bir? & infancy4 ,! ,psalmi/ ackn[l$ges ?is1 :5 he says4 ,?\ art he t took me out ( ! womb2 ?\ did/ make me hope :5 ,i 0 ^u my "m's brea/s2 ,i 0 ca/ ^u !e f ! womb2 ?\ art my ,god f my "m's belly1 ,psal4 xxii4 #i1 #aj4 ,provid5ce has provid$ ! brea/1 & ! mo/ prop] food conta9$ !re91 = ! n\ri%m5t ( ! infant1 at its fir/ com+ into ! _w2 & x has put ^? t5d] b[els into ! p>5ts1 to ^: imm$iate c>e !y are committ$1 t1 )\t any argum5ts1 or p]suasive motives !reunto1 besides :at nature sugge/s1 !y _c1 unless dive/$ ( all humanity1 & becom+ worse ?an brutes1 neglect & expose x to h>m4 ,?us ! prophet says1 ,c a woman =get h] suck+ *ild1 t %e %\ld n h compassion on ! son ( h] womb8 ,isa4 xlix4 #ae4 ,!re=e1 be ! p>5ts nev] s poor1 !re is some?+ 9 nature t incl9es !m r to suff] !mselves1 ?an t ! helpless infant %\ld be expos$ to suff] ?r\gh _! neglect2 :i* is a peculi> in/ance ( ! c>e ( provid5ce4 ,to ?is we may add1 ! "t1 & place 9 :i* we 7 born1 or live2 ! circum/ances ( our p>5ts1 z to :at conc]ns ! _w1 especially if !y are su* :o are religi\s !mselves1 & e>ne/ly desire t _! *ildr5 may become s1 & endeav\r to promote _! spiritual1 z well z _! temporal welf>e4 ,^! are all in/ances ( ! c>e ( provid5ce4 7#b47 ,we %all n[ consid] ! conc]n ( provid5ce = man 9 8 *ildhood1 & advanc+ ye>s4 ,?is discov]s itself 9 furni%+ u ) natural capacities to receive in/ruction1 :i* are daily improv$1 z we gr[ 9 ye>s2 &1 ?\gh e "o has n an equal degree ( p>ts1 fitt+ him = "s /ation 9 life1 t o!rs are qualifi$ =1 yet mo/ are end[$ ) t degree !re(1 z may fit !m = ! /ation ( life1 9 :i* !y are plac$1 s t !y may glorify ,god "s way or o!r1 9 _! g5]ation4 7#c47 ,we %all consid] ! c>e ( provid5ce1 respect+ v>i\s o!r ages & conditions ( life4 ,x is ?is t fixes ! b\nds ( our habitation1 det]m9es & ov]-rules ! advantages or disadvantages ( conv]sation2 ! secul> call+s1 or employm5ts1 :i* we are engag$ 91 toge!r ) ! issue & success !re(4 ,aga91 heal? & sickness1 ri*es & pov]ty1 ! fav\r or fr[ns ( m52 ! t]m ( life1 :e!r long or %ort1 all ^! are "u ! direction ( provid5ce3 ,"o die? 9 8 full /r5g?1 be+ :olly at ease & quiet4 ,8 brea/s are full ( milk1 & 8 bones are moi/5$ ) m>r[4 ,& ano!r die? 9 ! bitt]ness ( 8 s\l1 & nev] eate? ) pleasure1 ,job xxi4 #bc-be4 ,likewise1 z to :at respects ! injuri\s treatm5t we meet ) f m52 provid5ce is s f> conc]n$ ab\t x1 z t x sometimes p]mits x = ! trial ( our graces2 & at o!r times av]ts ! evil design$ aga9/ u1 by s(t5+ _! temp]s1 allay+ _! res5tm5ts2 z 9 ! in/ance ( :at respect$ ,laban's & ,esau's behavi\r t[>ds ,jacob2 or else f9ds "s way to deliv] u f ! evil int5d$ aga9/ u4 7#d47 ,we %all n[ consid] ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z respect+1 m especially1 ! spiritual conc]ns ( 8 p4 ,!re are "s k9d foot-/eps !re(1 t h a m imm$iate subs]vi5cy to _! conv]sion2 p>ticul>ly1 _! be+ plac$ "u ! means ( grace1 ei!r br++ ! gospel to !m1 or ord]+ _! abode :]e x is prea*$1 & t 9 su* a way1 z is mo/ adapt$ to awak51 in/ruct1 conv]t1 or reprove1 z means conducive to t great end4 ,moreov]1 x is v rem>kable 9 ca/+ our lot1 :]e we may contract fri5d%ip & intimacy ) ^?1 ^: conv]sation & example may be made ( use to u1 = our conviction1 imitation1 & conv]sion4 ,& to ?is let me add1 t sometimes !re is a peculi> h& ( provid5ce1 9 s5d+ afflictions1 :i* are sanctifi$1 & r5d]$ means ( grace1 & h a t5d5cy to awak5 m5 out ( _! c>nal security4 ,?is is "o way :]eby ,god speaks to man1 to )draw him f 8 purpose1 & hide pride f him1 ,job xxxiii4 #ad1 #ag1 #ai4 ,sometimes ,god makes 8 exempl>y judgm5ts1 t are abroad 9 ! _w1 effectual to w>n o!rs to flee f ! wra? to come4 ,& z = ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 !re is a peculi> h& ( provid5ce1 sometimes 9 giv+ a suitable ^w1 9 :i* case ,god (t5 ov]-rules ! ?\ghts & /udies ( 8 m9i/]s2 s t !y are1 z x 71 direct$ )\t _! own =e?\ght relat+ to ?is ev5t1 to insi/ on su* a subject1 t ,god designs to make in/rum5tal = ! conv]sion ( s\ls4 ,?is he sets home on ! consci5ces ( m51 keeps x fix$ on ! imag9ation ( ! ?\ghts ( _! he>ts1 & enables !m to improve x to 8 glory 9 ! conduct ( _! lives4 ,secondly1 ,we %all proce$ to consid] ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z conv]sant ab\t ! actions ( m54 ,if o!r creatures are dep5d5t on him1 9 act+1 z well z exi/+1 !n c]ta9ly man mu/ n be exempt$ f ?is dep5d5ce4 ,!re are sev]al scriptures :i* speak ( intellig5t creatures1 z "u ! influ5ce ( provid5ce4 ,?us x is said1 ,! k+'s he>t is 9 ! h& ( ! ,"l2 z ! riv]s ( wat]1 he turne? x :i!rsoev] he w1 ,prov1 xxi4 #a4 & else:]e ! prophet says1 ,o ,"l1 ,i "k t ! way ( man is n 9 himself2 x is n 9 man t walke? to direct 8 /eps1 ,j]4 x4 #bc4 t is1 he _c manage himself 9 ! conduct ( life1 ei!r z an intellig5t creature1 or z a believ]1 )\t suppos+ ! natural or spiritual influ5ce ( div9e provid5ce4 ,n[ ^! actions are consid]$ z moral1 & s agreeable or contr>y to ! div9e law1 9 :i* diff]5t respects !y are1 ei!r good or bad4 7#a47 ,we %all consid] ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z conv]sant ab\t ! good actions ( m52 & x is s1 n only by uphold+ ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l1 9 act+1 or 9 giv+ a law1 :i* is ! rule !re(2 nor is x only conv]sant ab\t !m1 9 an objective way1 or by moral suasion1 z af=d+ rational argum5ts or inducem5ts !reunto1 b z implant+ & excit+ t pr9ciple1 by :i* we act2 especially1 z x respects ! "w ( grace 9 ! s\ls ( m51 :i* is :at we call ! graci\s disp5sation ( provid5ce1 ex]cis$ t[>ds m51 n b>ely z intellig5t creatures1 b z believ]s4 ,b ?is we %all n insi/ on at pres5t1 because we %all be l$ to speak to x "u "s foll[+ answ]s1 :i* m p>ticul>ly set =? ! grace ( ,god z display$ 9 ! gospel4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! actions ( m5 9 a m g5]al view2 :i*1 :5 we /yle !m good1 x is only z conta9+ 9 !m a less degree ( con=mity to ! div9e law2 b ref] ! consid]ation ( ! goodness ( actions1 z "u ! influ5ce ( special grace1 to its prop] place4 ,all t we %all obs]ve at pres5t is1 t e ?+ t is good1 9 ! actions ( intellig5t creatures1 is "u ! direction & influ5ce ( provid5ce4 ,?is does n c>ry ! lea/ appe>ance ( a reflection on ! div9e p]fections1 :ile we suppose ,god to be ! ,gov]nor ( intellig5t creatures1 act+ z su*2 & !re=e1 ,i presume1 x w n be mu* conte/$1 by any :o all[ a provid5ce 9 g5]al4 ,b1 7#b47 ,we %all proce$ to consid] ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z conv]sant ab\t evil actions4 ,?is is a subject :i* conta9s 9 x a v great difficulty2 = we mu/ use ! utmo/ caution1 le/ we advance any ?+ t may argue him to be ! au?or ( s92 & yet we are n to suppose t ! provid5ce ( ,god is to be :olly exclud$ f ^? actions t are s9ful2 = !re is c]ta9ly "s mean+ 9 su* scriptures z ^!1 :5 ,god says1 conc]n+ ,ph>aoh1 ,i w h>d5 8 he>t1 ,exod4 iv4 #ba4 &1 ,sihon k+ ( ,he%bon w\ld n let u pass by him2 = ! ,"l ?y ,god h>d5$ 8 he>t1 & made 8 he>t ob/9ate1 t he might deliv] him into ?y h&1 ,deut4 ii4 #cj4 & else:]e x is said1 conc]n+ ,%imei1 ,! ,"l said unto him curse ,david1 #b ,sam4 xvi4 #aj4 &1 conc]n+ ,joseph's bre?r51 :o sold him into ,egypt1 x is said1 ,x 0 n y t s5t me hi!r1 b ,god1 ,g54 xlv4 #h4 & conc]n+ ! false prophets t deceiv$ ,ahab1 x is said1 ,! ,"l ha? put a ly+ _s 9 ! m\? ( all ^! ?y prophets1 #a ,k+s xxii4 #bb4 ,^!1 & su*-l scriptures1 are n to be expung$ out ( ! ,bible1 b expla9$ 9 a way consi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections2 & no?+ c be inf]r$ f !m1 if ?is be n1 t ! provid5ce ( ,god is "s way conv]sant ab\t ^? actions t are s9ful2 b yet x is n 9 su* a way1 z ei!r argues him to be ! au?or or approv] ( s94#ch ,accord+ly ,i w\ld *oose to express myself1 conc]n+ ?is matt]1 to ?is effect3 ,t ! provid5ce ( ,god is conv]sant ab\t ^? actions1 to :i* s9 is annex$1 r ?an t x is conv]sant ab\t s9 itself1 or ! obliquity1 or s9fulness !re(4 ,n[1 t we may und]/& ?is matt]1 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 :at is natural1 & :at is s9ful 9 an action2 ! =m] is f ,god2 ! latt]1 f ourselves4 ,?is is (t5 illu/rat$ by su* similitudes z ^!4 ,! motion ( a b[l is f ! h& t ?r[s x2 b ! irregul>ity ( ! motion is f ! bias t turns x aside4 ,s ! motion ( a horse is excit$ by ! :ip1 or spur ( ! rid]2 b if x goes lame1 ! defect1 or halt+ t x has 9 its motion1 proce$s f an inw>d indisposition 9 ! horse1 & n f ! rid]4 ,o!rs illu/rate x by a similitude1 tak5 f ! sun's draw+ =? vap\rs f ! e>?1 by t heat1 :i* has a t5d5cy to exhale !m2 b ! /5* t att5ds :at is exhal$ f a dunghill1 is n f ! sun1 b f ! nature ( ! subject f :5ce x is drawn =?4 ,s ! provid5ce ( ,god enables s9n]s to act 9 a natural way2 b ! s9fulness1 irregul>ity1 or moral defects1 t att5d ^? actions1 is f ! corruption ( our own nature3 or1 to speak m pla9ly1 ! man t blasphemes1 c\ld n ?9k1 or utt] 8 blasphemy1 )\t ! concurr5ce ( ! common provid5ce ( ,god1 :i* enables him to ?9k or speak4 ,^! are natural actions2 b t ! ?\ghts1 or tongue1 %\ld be set aga9/ ,god1 or goodness1 t is f ! depravity ( our nature4 ,aga91 to kill1 or take away ! life ( a man1 is1 9 "s respects1 a natural action1 z x _c be done )\t ?\ght1 or /r5g? to execute :at we design4 ,^! are ! gifts ( provid5ce1 &1 9 ?is respect ,god concurs to ! action4 ,?us ,joab c\ld n h kill$ ,abn]1 or ,amasa1 if he _h n _h a natural p[] to use ! in/rum5t1 ) :i* he did x4 ,?is 0 f ,god2 b ! malice1 t prompt$ him to abuse ^! gifts ( provid5ce1 & 8 hypocritical subtilty1 & t dissimulation1 or disguise ( fri5d%ip1 :i* gave him an opportunity to execute 8 bloody design1 0 f ! wick$ness ( 8 own he>t4 ,?us hav+ consid]$1 t ! provid5ce ( ,god may be conv]sant ab\t t :i* is natural 9 a s9ful action1 )\t reflect+ di%on\r on him1 z ! au?or ( s92 we %all n[ proce$ to consid]1 9 :at mann] x is conv]sant ab\t su* actions1 by :i* we may bett] und]/& ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 :i* 7 b n[ ref]r$ to2 &1 ,i hope1 no?+ !re9 w be acc\nt$ d]ogatory to ! div9e glory1 :5 we obs]ve1 #a4 ,t ! provid5ce ( ,god may be conv]sant1 9 an objective way1 ab\t ^? actions to :i* s9 is annex$1 )\t 8 be+ ! au?or1 or approv] ( x4 ,s9 w\ld n be committ$1 9 _m in/ances1 if !re 7 n "s objects pres5t$1 :i* give occasion !reunto4 ,! object t pres5ts itself may be f ,god1 :5 ! s91 :i* is occasion$ !reby1 is f ! corruption ( our nature4 ,?us ,joseph's bre?r5 w\ld n h ?\ght ( kill+1 or sell+ him into ,egypt1 at lea/1 :5 !y did1 if he _h n obey$ 8 fa!r's comm&1 9 go+ to deliv] 8 message1 & see h[ x f>$ ) !m4 ,provid5ce ord]$ 8 go+ to enquire ( _! welf>e1 & h]eby ! object 0 pres5t$ to !m1 :i* _! own corrupt nature incl9$ !m to abuse2 s t1 z soon z !y saw him1 !y ent]$ into a conspiracy aga9/ him4 ,9 ! =m] ( ^! respects1 9 :i* ! provid5ce ( ,god 0 ?us objectively conv]sant ab\t ?is action1 ,god is said to h s5t ,joseph into ,egypt2 ?\gh e circum/ance1 t 0 vile & s9ful !re91 0 f !mselves4 ,aga91 9 ! in/ance be=e m5tion$1 ( ,%imei's curs+ ,david3 ,provid5ce 0 conv]sant ab\t ?is action1 s f>1 z x ord]$ t ,david %\ld come by at t "t :5 ,%imei 0 !re1 o!rwise he w\ld n h curs$ him2 & :5 x is said1 9 ! scripture b n[ m5tion$1 ,! ,"l said unto ,%imei1 ,curse ,david2 ! mean+ is ?is2 ! ,"l ha? br\ght me into s l[ a condition1 t ! vile/ p]sons1 :o1 be=e ?is "t1 7 afraid to op5 _! m\?s aga9/ me1 n[ take occasion to give v5t to _! malici\s reproa*es1 z ,%imei did2 ! provid5ce ( ,god 0 conv]sant ab\t ?is action1 9 an objective way4 ,n[1 :at x is s conv]sant ab\t1 t1 accord+ to ! scripture-mode ( speak+1 ,god is said to d2 z :5 ! man-slay] kill$ "o1 ?r\gh inadv]t5cy1 :o 0 pres5t$ z an object to him1 ,god is said h]eby to deliv] him into 8 h&1 ,exod4 xxi4 #ac4 yet 9 all s9ful actions1 ,god's pres5t+ ! object1 does n r5d] him ! au?or ( t s91 :i* is to be ascrib$ to ! corruption ( nature1 t took occasion to ex]t itself by ! sight ( x4 ,?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid]1 7#a47 ,t su* an object might h be5 pres5t$1 & ! s9ful action n h ensu$ h]eupon3 ?us ! w$ge ( gold1 & ! ,babyloni% g>m5t1 7 no temptation to o!r ,israelites1 :o saw !m among ! spoils ( ,j]i*o1 z well z ,a*an1 ?\gh !y 7 s to him1 ?r\gh ! covet\sness ( 8 own temp]1 & ! corruption ( 8 nature1 t discov]$ itself1 & int]nally mov$ him to ?is s9ful action4 7#b47 ,su* objects are n pres5t$ by provid5ce1 z design+ h]eby to ensn>e1 or draw p]sons to s91 ?\gh ,god kn[s t !y w take occasion to s9 !reby2 b !re are o!r ends ( _! be+ pres5t$1 :i* may be illu/rat$ by a p>ticul> in/ance4 ,god kn[s1 t if ! gospel be prea*$1 "s w take occasion to reproa* x3 ,he ord]s1 not)/&+1 t x %all be prea*$2 n t m5 might take occasion to d ?is1 b t ^?1 :om he has orda9$ to et]nal life might be conv]t$ by x4 ,s our ,savi\r appe>$ publickly at ! fea/ ( ! passov]1 ?\gh he knew t ! ,jews w\ld put him to dea?2 ! end ( 8 go+ to ,j]usalem 0 n t he might draw =? _! corruption1 b t he might f9i% ! "w1 :i* he came into ! _w ab\t3 ,he 0 at t "t engag$ 9 8 ,fa!r's "w1 b !y p]=m$ t :i* !y 7 prompt$ to d1 by satan & _! own wick$ he>ts4 #b4 ,:5 ! provid5ce ( ,god is said to be conv]sant ab\t s91 x is 9 suff]+ or p]mitt+ x1 n 9 sugge/+1 or tempt+ to x2 = no "o ought to say1 z ! apo/le ,james expresses x1 ,:5 he is tempt$1 t he is tempt$ ( ,god2 = ,god _c tempt any man2 b1 :5 he is tempt$1 he is drawn away by 8 own lu/1 & entic$1 *ap4 i4 #ac1 #ad4 ,b1 s f> z ! provid5ce ( ,god d5ies re/ra9+ grace1 f :5ce corrupt nature takes occasion to break =?1 x is conv]sant ab\t s9 occasionally1 n effectually2 z :5 ! banks1 or flood-gates1 t keep ! wat]s )9 _! due b\nds1 are brok5 d[n1 by ! own] !re(1 :o does n ?9k fit to repair !m1 ! wat]s w1 accord+ to ! c\rse ( nature1 ov]fl[ ! c\ntry2 or if ! h$ge1 or inclosure1 t secures ! /&+ corn1 be tak5 away1 ! bea/s1 by a prop5sity ( nature1 w tread x d[n1 & dev\r x2 s if t :i* w\ld h a t5d5cy to re/ra91 or prev5t s91 be tak5 away1 x w be committ$2 & ! provid5ce ( ,god may d ?is1 ei!r 9 a way ( sov]eignty1 or z a puni%m5t = =m] s9s committ$1 )\t be+ *>g$ z ! au?or ( s94 ,x is n ! same1 9 ?is case1 z :5 m5 d n prev5t s9 9 o!rs1 :5 x is 9 _! p[] to d x1 s9ce !y are "u an obligation h]eunto3 ,b ,god is "u no obligation to ext5d ?is privilege unto s9ful m52 & sometimes he suff]s t wra?1 :i* he w n re/ra91 to break =? z hav+ a design1 "s way or o!r1 to glorify himself !reby2 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,surely1 ! wra? ( man %all praise !e2 ! rema9d] ( wra? ?\ %alt re/ra91 ,psal4 lxxvi4 #aj4 #c4 ,! provid5ce ( ,god may be said to be conc]n$ ab\t s91 9 ov]-rul+ x = 8 own glory1 & 8 p's good3 ,9 ! =m] in/ances1 x discov]s itself1 be=e ! s9 0 committ$2 b1 9 ?is1 x is consequ5t !reunto4 ,?is is a wond]ful in/ance ( 8 wisdom1 9 t1 s9ce ! s9n] ob/9ately resolves to rebel aga9/ him1 ?is %all n t5d to less51 b to illu/rate "s ( 8 p]fections3 ,?us he ov]-rul$ ! wick$ action ( ,joseph's bre?r51 9 _! sell+ him into ,egypt1 to pres]ve _! lives1 9 ! "t ( fam9e2 accord+ly he says1 ,god has s5t me be=e y to pres]ve life1 ,g54 xlv4 #e4 ,& ! vile/ action t ev] 0 committ$ 9 ! _w1 namely1 ! crucify+ ! ,"l ( glory1 0 ov]-rul$1 = ! sav+ 8 p f _! s9s2 & sometimes we read ( ,god's puni%+ ! ob/9acy & rebellion ( m51 by giv+ c\rage & success to _! enemies aga9/ !m3 ,?us ,nebu*adnezz>'s success 9 arms aga9/ ! ,jews1 0 ord]$ by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 to puni% _! idolatry2 fir/1 by c>ry+ ! greate/ "p ( !m captive1 & !n1 :5 pursu+ ^? :o contr>y to ,god's ord]1 fl$ into ,egypt1 by de/roy+ or c>ry+ !m captive likewise2 &1 9 do+ ?is1 he is call$ ,god's s]vant1 ,j]4 xliii4 #aj4 n z ?\gh he _h any religi\s reg>d to ! hon\r & comm& ( ,god h]e92 b 8 design 0 only to enl>ge 8 dom9ions1 by depriv+ o!rs ( _! natural rights2 yet ,god ov]-rul$ ?is1 = ! sett+ =? ! glory ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice1 aga9/ a s9ful p4 ,& ,cyrus1 on ! o!r h&1 0 rais$ up to be ,israel's deliv]] f captivity4 ,8 success 9 w>1 :i* ,god design$ %\ld be subs]vi5t !reunto1 is /yl$1 ,8 gird+ him1 ,isa4 xlv4 #a1 #e4 & ,god promises1 t he w\ld loose ! lo9s ( k+s1 to op5 be=e him ! two leav$ gates3 ,& all ?is 0 done ) a design t he %\ld give lib]ty to 8 p2 ?\gh ,cyrus _h no m religion1 nor real reg>d to ! int]e/ ( ,god 9 ! _w1 ?an o!r k+s1 :o design little else b ! satisfy+ _! own ambition2 = x is expressly said1 ,?\ ha/ n kn[n me4 ,god did n approve ( t corruption1 :i* might give ! fir/ occasion to ! w>1 or t inju/ice t might appe> 9 x3 b1 not)/&+1 he ov]-rul$ x1 to answ] ! ends ( 8 own glory4 ,9 consid]+ ! ov]-rul+ provid5ce ( ,god1 9 ord] to ! br++ ab\t ! ends design$1 let x be f>!r obs]v$2 t !re are "s ?+s :i* seem to h a m direct t5d5cy !reunto1 agreeably to ! nature ( ^? second causes1 :i* he makes use (1 :]eby he gives u occasion to expect ! ev5t t w ensue3 &1 on ! o!r h&1 he sometimes br+s ab\t "s great & valuable ends by ^? means1 :i* at fir/ view1 h no app>5t t5d5cy !reunto2 b !y are ov]-rul$ )\t1 or contr>y to ! design ( second causes1 :]e9 ! admirable wisdom ( provid5ce discov]s itself4 ,?us ^? ?+s1 :i*1 9 all appe>ance1 seem to ?reat5 our ru91 are ord]$ to subs]ve our future happ9ess1 ?\gh1 at pres5t1 altoge!r unexpect$4 ,:5 !re 0 su* a d>k gloom ca/ on ! _w1 by ! fir/ entrance ( s9 into x1 :o w\ld h ?\ght t ?is %\ld be ov]-rul$ by provid5ce1 to give occasion to ! display ( ^? div9e p]fections1 :i* are glorifi$ 9 ! "w ( our r$emption8 ,i d n1 inde$1 l ! expression ( an anci5t writ]1 :o calls x1 ,happy s96 t gave occasion to man's salvation2 b ,i w\ld r say1 ,h[ admirable 0 ! provid5ce ( ,god1 :i* ov]-rul$ ! vile/ action to answ] s great an end1 & br\ght s mu* good out ( t1 :i*1 9 itself1 0 s great an evil6 ,we might "h give "s p>ticul> in/ances ( ! disp5sations ( provid5ce1 by :i* ,god br+s good out ( evil1 9 consid]+ ^? l5g?s :i* he ha? suff]$ "s m5 to run 9 s91 :om he design$1 not)/&+1 effectually to call & save2 ( :i* ! apo/le ,paul 0 a v rem>kable in/ance1 :o consid]s ?is z an exp$i5t1 :]eby ,god design$ to %ew =? all long-suff]+ z a patt]n to !m1 t %\ld h]eaft] believe on ,*ri/ to life et]nal2 & t m5 might take enc\ragem5t1 f h5ce1 to conclude1 t ,*ri/ came into ! _w to save ! *ief ( s9n]s1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ae1 #af4 ,& ! injuri\s treatm5t :i* ,god's p h met ) f _! enemies1 has sometimes be5 ov]-rul$ = _! good4 ,?us ,i%mael's mock+1 or1 z ! apo/le calls x1 p]secut+ ,isaac2 &1 z is m ?an probable1 n only reproa*+ him1 b ! religion :i* he pr(ess$1 0 ov]-rul$1 by provid5ce1 = ,isaac's good1 :5 ,i%mael 0 sep>at$ f him1 :i* set him out ( dang] ( be+ l$ aside by 8 bad example1 z well z deliv]$ him f t uneas9ess1 :i* 8 opposition to him w\ld h occasion$3 & x 0 mo/ agreeable to 8 future circum/ances1 :om ,god design$ n only to be ! heir ( ! family1 b ! propagator ( religion 9 x4 ,aga91 ,ph>aoh's cruelty1 & ! me?ods us$ to prev5t ! increas+ ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel 9 ,egypt1 0 ov]-rul$ by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 s t !y seem$1 aft] ?is1 to be ! m imm$iate c>e !re(2 & x is m p>ticul>ly rem>k$ 9 scripture1 z an in/ance ( ! k9d h& ( provid5ce t[>ds !m1 t ! m ! ,egyptians afflict$ !m1 ! m !y multipli$1 & grew1 ,exod4 i4 #ab4 ,aga91 ! inhuman & b>b>\s cruelty ( ,simeon & ,levi1 9 slay+ ! ,%e*emites1 ,g54 xxxiv4 #be4 br\ght on !m a curse2 & accord+ly _! fa!r pron\nc$ x1 & tells !m1 t ,god w\ld divide !m 9 ,jacob1 & scatt] !m 9 ,israel1 ,g54 xlix4 #g4 :i*1 9 p>ticul>1 _h its accompli%m5t 9 ,levi's hav+ no di/9ct inh]itance1 except ^? cities t 7 appo9t$ to !m1 out ( e tribe2 b ?is divid+ & scatt]+ !m ?r\gh\t ! :ole c\ntry1 0 ov]-rul$ by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 = ! good ( 8 p 9 g5]al2 s t ?is tribe1 :i* ,god _h orda9$1 to tea* ,jacob 8 judgm5ts1 & ,israel 8 law1 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #aj4 might1 ?r\gh ! ne>ness ( _! habitation1 be conv5i5tly situat$ among !m to answ] t end4 ,we might f>!r obs]ve1 t ,saul's unreasonable jeal\sy & fury1 ) :i* he p]secut$ ,david1 0 ov]-rul$1 by provid5ce1 = 8 good2 z1 9 8 exile1 he _h a great] degree ( communion ) ,god1 ?an at o!r times1 &1 z is m ?an probable1 0 inspir$ to p5 ! great] numb] ( 8 ,psalms1 & 01 z x 71 tra9$ up = ! cr[n 9 ?is s*ool ( affliction1 & s1 m fitt$ to gov]n ,israel1 :5 ,god design$ to put x on 8 head4 ,to ?is let me add "o in/ance m1 & t is1 ,god's suff]+ ! p]secut+ rage ( ! ,jews to v5t itself aga9/ ! apo/les1 :5 ! gospel 0 fir/ prea*$ by !m1 :i* 0 ov]-rul$ by provid5ce = _! scatt]+1 & ?is = ! f>!r spread !re(1 :]ev] !y came2 & ! apo/le ,paul obs]ves1 t 8 bonds 9 ,*ri/ 7 n only manife/ 9 all ! palace2 & 9 all o!r places1 b !y 7 made conducive to ! fur!rance ( ! gospel1 ,phil4 i4 #ab1 #ac4 ,& z = t cont5tion t 0 betwe5 him & ,b>nabas1 at ano!r "t1 9 :i* ea* ( !m %ew$ t !y 7 b m51 subject to l passions & infirmities ) o!rs1 ?is seems to h be5 occasion$ by a small & inconsid]able circum/ance1 yet x rose to su* a height1 t !y dep>t$ "o f ! o!r1 ,acts xv4 #cf-dj4 ,ea* seem$ to be ov]-mu* t5aci\s ( 8 own hum\r2 b provid5ce suff]$ ! corruption ( ^! excell5t m5 to discov] itself1 & _! sep>ation to ensue1 t by ?is means1 _! m9i/ry might be r5d]$ m ext5sive1 & d\ble s]vice be done to ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! _w4 ,we might desc5d to in/ances ( lat] date1 & consid] h[ ,god suff]$ ! *ur* ( ,rome to arrive to ! greate/ pit* ( ignorance1 sup]/ition1 & idolatry2 & :olly to =sake ! fai? ( ! gospel1 s z to e/abli% ! doctr9e ( m]it1 & human satisfactions2 & its lead]s to be s pr(anely absurd1 z to expose p>dons & indulg5cies to public sale2 ?is1 provid5ce 0 ov]-rul$1 = ! br++ ab\t ! glori\s ,re=mation 9 ,g]many4 ,& if x be add$1 t pride1 lu/1 & covet\sness1 pav$ ! way = x "h 9 ,engl&2 ?is is no blemi% to ! ,re=mation1 z ! ,papi/s pret5d1 b a display ( ! ov]-rul+ provid5ce ( ,god1 t br\ght x ab\t by ?is means4 ,i might enl>ge on ?is subject1 9 consid]+ ! provid5ce ( ,god z br++ ab\t wond]ful & unexpect$ *anges 9 ! civil affairs ( k+doms & nations1 rem>kably br++ d[n "s :o made ! greate/ figure 9 ! _w1 & putt+ a glory on o!rs rais$ up out ( _! ru9s2 & h[ all political affairs h be5 r5d]$ subs]vi5t to answ] ! ends ( ! div9e glory1 ) respect to ! *ur* 9 ! _w1 & ! deliv]ances :i* ,god has wr\ght 9 v>i\s ages = x1 :5 x 01 9 all appe>ance1 ^u ! br9k ( ru91 ( :i* we h n only _m in/ances 9 scripture1 b almo/ e age ( ! _w has giv5 u und5iable pro(s ( ?is matt]4 ,we might also consid] ! me?ods :i* ,god has (t5 tak5 9 br++ ab\t 8 p's deliv]ance1 :51 to ! eye ( reason1 x seem$ almo/ impossible1 & t1 ei!r by dispirit+ _! enemies1 or remov+ !m out ( ! way1 z ! ,psalmi/ expresses himself1 ,! /\t-he>t$ are spoil$2 !y h slept _! sleep1 & none ( ! m5 ( might h f\nd _! h&s1 ,psal4 lxxvi4 #e4 or else by f9d+ !m "s o!r "w to d = _! own safety & def5ce4 ,?us :5 ,saul 0 pursu+ ,david1 9 ! wild]ness ( ,maon1 & _h compass$ him1 & 8 m5 r\nd ab\t to take !m1 !re came a mess5g] to him1 say+1 ,ha/e !e & come1 = ! ,phili/9es h invad$ ! l&1 #a ,sam4 xxiii4 #bf1 #bg4 ,& sometimes he s(t5s _! spirits1 by a secret & imm$iate t\* ( provid5ce work+ a *ange 9 _! natural temp] & disposition4 ,?us he provid$ = ,jacob's escape f t dea? t 0 design$ by 8 bro!r ,esau4 ,& if ,god int5ds t !y %all fall by ! h& ( _! p]secutors1 he gives !m c\rage & resolution1 toge!r ) ! ex]cise ( all ^? graces1 :i* are necess>y to support !m "u1 & c>ry !m ?r\gh ! difficulties t !y are to und]go4 ,b ^! ?+s are s l>gely insi/$ on1 by ^? :o h writt5 pr(ess$ly on ! doctr9e ( provid5ce1#ci t m ne$ n be add$ on ?is subject4 ,i %all !re=e only consid] an objection1 or two1 t is g5]ally br\ght aga9/ x1 by ^? :o pret5d to ackn[lege t !re is a ,god1 b d5y 8 provid5ce4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$ aga9/ ! conc]n ( ! provid5ce ( ,god1 ) respect to ! smalle/ ?+s 9 ?is _w1 t !y are unwor?y ( 8 notice1 bel[ 8 c>e1 & !re=e n ! objects !re(4 ,answ4 ,if x 0 n unbecom+ 8 p[]1 to br+ ! smalle/ ?+s into be+1 or to pres]ve !m f s9k+ into no?+1 !n !y _c be exclud$ f be+ ! objects ( 8 provid5ce4 ,if we consid] ! :ole frame ( nature2 x _c be d5i$1 b t "s ?+s h a t5d5cy to answ] ! g5]al design ( provid5ce1 9 a m evid5t degree ?an o!rs1 & !re are _m ?+s1 ! use :]e( _c be p>ticul>ly assign$ by u1 o!rwise ?an z !y conta9 a small "p ( ! frame ( nature4 ,b to say1 t any "p !re( is altoge!r useless1 or exclud$ f be+ ! object ( provid5ce1 is a reflection on ,god1 z ! ,god ( nature4 ,& !re=e we mu/ conclude1 t all ?+s are "s way or o!r1 subject to 8 provid5ce2 & t ?is is s f> f be+ a di%on\r to him1 t x r$\nds to 8 glory4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 by ^? :o are dispos$ to cavil at1 & f9d fault ) ! div9e disp5sations2 t !y are n j & equal1 because we (t5times see ! righte\s afflict$1 & ! wick$ prosp] 9 ! _w2 :i* is to reproa*1 if n :olly to d5y ! doctr9e ( provid5ce4 ,?is is n only done by wick$ m51 b believ]s !mselves h sometimes be5 "u a temptation1 ?r\gh ! preval5cy ( corrupt nature1 to br+ _! objections aga9/ ! equity ( provid5ce4 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ says2 ,b z = me1 my feet 7 almo/ gone2 my /eps _h well nigh slipt4 ,= ,i 0 envi\s at ! fooli%1 :5 ,i saw ! prosp]ity ( ! wick$4 ,= !re are no b&s 9 _! dea?3 b _! /r5g? is firm4 ,!y are n 9 tr\ble z o!r m52 nei!r are !y plagu$ l o!r m51 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #b-e4 ,^! are ! ungodly1 :o prosp] 9 ! _w2 !y increase 9 ri*es3 ,b z = himself1 he says1 ,v]ily1 ,i h cleans$ my he>t 9 va91 & wa%$ my h&s 9 innoc5cy2 = all ! day long h ,i be5 plagu$ & *a/5$ e morn+1 v]4 #ab-ad4 & ! prophet ,j]emiah1 :5 plead+ ) ,god conc]n+ 8 judgm5ts1 ?\gh he owns1 9 g5]al1 t he 0 righte\s1 yet says he1 ,:]e=e do? ! way ( ! wick$ prosp]8 ,:]e=e are all !y happy t deal v trea*]\sly8 ,?\ ha/ plant$ !m1 yea1 !y h tak5 root2 !y gr[1 yea1 !y br+ =? fruit2 ?\ art ne> 9 _! m\?1 & f> f _! re9s1 ,j]4 xii4 #a1 #b4 ,he c\ld h>dly reconcile ! g5]al idea :i* he _h ( ,god's ju/ice1 ) ! seem+ inequality ( ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce2 s ! prophet ,habakkuk1 ?\gh he owns t ,god 0 ( pur] eyes ?an to behold evil1 & t he _c look ^u iniquity1 yet he seems to compla9 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,:]e=e looke/ ?\ ^u !m t deal trea*]\sly1 & holde/ ?y tongue1 :5 ! wick$ dev\re? ! man t is m righte\s ?an he8 ,hab4 i4 #ac4 ,& ,job seems to speak v unbecom+ly1 :5 he says1 ,is x good unto !e t ?\ %\lde/ oppress8 t ?\ %\lde/ despise ! "w ( ?9e h&s8 & %9e ^u ! c\nsel ( ! wick$8 ,job4 x4 #c4 ,s t1 z ! wick$ boldly d5y a provid5ce1 or1 at lea/1 reproa* x2 o!rs1 ( a f> bett] "*1 h1 ?r\gh ! preval5cy ( _! unbelief1 seem$ to detract f ! glory !re(4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 9 g5]al1 9 ! apo/le's words1 ,nay b1 ,o man1 :o art ?\1 t replie/ aga9/ ,god8 ,rom4 ix4 #bj4 ,is !re no def]5ce to be paid to 8 sov]eignty1 :o has a "r to d :at he w ) 8 own8 ,is 8 ju/ice to be impea*$1 & try$ at our b>8 ,or 8 wisdom to be measur$ by our %ort-sight$ disc]n+ ( ?+s1 :o _c see ! end f ! beg9n+ ( 8 disp5sations8 ,x is true1 good m5 h be5 sometimes tempt$ to "q ! equity ( ! di/ributions ( provid5ce1 z 9 ! in/ances b n[ m5tion$2 unless we suppose1 t ! prophets ,habakkuk1 ,j]emiah1 & ,job1 r speak ! s5se ( ! _w1 ?an _! own s5tim5ts ( ?+s1 & desire t ,god w\ld cle> up "s d>k provid5ces1 t wick$ m5 might n br+ _! objections aga9/ !m2 b x may be d\bt$1 :e!r ?is be ! s5se ( ^? scriptures or no4 ,& z = ! ,psalmi/1 9 ! o!r scripture1 x is pla91 t he expresses ! weakness ( 8 own fai?1 :i* 0 sometimes almo/ ov]set2 b1 at o!r times1 ,god condesc5ds to resolve 8 d\bts1 & br+ him into a bett] frame1 z appe>s by "s foll[+ v]ses4 ,b1 t we may give a m p>ticul> reply to ?is objection1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t ! unequal di/ribution ( ?+s is s f> f be+ a disp>agem5t to any gov]nm5t1 t x em95tly sets =? ! beauty1 wisdom1 & excell5cy !re(1 & is1 9 "s respects necess>y4 ,z x is n fit t e subject %\ld be advanc$ to ! same hon\r1 or t ! fav\r ( a pr9ce %\ld be disp5s$ alike to all2 s x sets =? ! beauty ( provid5ce1 z ,god is ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 t "s %\ld m em95tly appe> to be ! objects ( 8 fav\r ?an o!rs4 #b4 ,! wick$1 ^: condition is suppos$1 by ^? :o br+ ?is objection1 to be m happy ?an t ( ! righte\s1 w n appe>1 if ?+s 7 duly weigh$1 to be s happy1 z !y are pret5d$ to be1 if we consid] ! evils t !y are expos$ to at pres5t1 "s ( :i* are ! imm$iate result & consequ5ce ( s91 :]eby !y are1 z x 71 tortur$ & di/ract$ ) contr>y lu/s & passions1 :i* militate aga9/ ! dictates ( human nature1 & r5d] ! pleasures ( s9 less desirable 9 !mselves3 ,b1 :5 we consid] ^? torm5t+ reflections1 :i* !y sometimes h1 aft] ! commission !re(1 ^! are altoge!r inconsi/5t ) peace or happ9ess1 mu* m if we consid] ! end !re(1 z x leads to ev]la/+ de/ruction3 ?us x is said1 ,ev5 9 laught] ! he>t is sorr[ful2 & ! end ( t mir? is heav9ess4 ,! backslid] 9 he>t %all be fill$ ) 8 own ways1 ,prov4 xiv4 #ac1 #ad4 ,!re=e1 ! good man w\ld n *ange conditions ) him1 h[ de/itute soev] he may be ( ^? ri*es1 hon\rs1 or s5sual pleasures1 :i* ! o!r reckons 8 portion2 ,a little t a righte\s man ha?1 is bett] ?an ! ri*es ( _m wick$1 ,psal4 xxxvii4 #bf4 #c4 ,z = ! good man1 :o is suppos$ to be 9 an afflict$ condition 9 ?is life1 we are n1 f !nce1 to conclude him1 9 all respects1 unhappy1 = we are to judge ( 8 /ate by ! end !re(4 ,he t looks ^u ,laz>us1 z full ( sores1 & de/itute ( _m ( ! conv5i5ces ( life1 may reckon him unhappy at pres5t1 :5 comp>$ ) ! condition ( ! ri* man1 :o is repres5t$ 9 ! p>able1 z clo!d ) purple & f9e l951 & f>+ sumptu\sly e day3 b if we consid] him1 :5 leav+ ! _w1 z c>ri$ by angels1 into ,abraham's bosom1 & ! o!r plung$ into an abyss ( mis]y2 no "o w see reason to *>ge ! provid5ce ( ,god ) any neglect ( him1 or conclude him to be really mis]able1 because ( 8 condition 9 ?is pres5t life4 ,moreov]1 if we consid] ! righte\s 9 8 mo/ disadvantage\s circum/ances1 z to :at respects 8 outw>d condition2 we mu/1 not)/&+1 reg>d him1 z an object ( div9e love1 & made p>tak] ( ^? graces1 & inw>d com=ts1 :i* are m ?an a balance = all 8 outw>d tr\bles2 & !re=e we may say ( him1 z ! apo/le does ( himself1 ?\gh he be unkn[n1 t is obscure1 &1 z x 71 dis[n$ by ! _w1 yet he is well kn[n1 t is1 approv$ & belov$ ( ,god2 does he live an afflict$ & dy+ life8 yet he has a bett] life1 t is ma9ta9$ by him3 ,is he *a/5$8 yet he is n kill$3 ,is he sorr[ful8 yet he always rejoice?3 ,is he poor8 yet he make? _m ri*2 has he no?+1 z to outw>d ?+s8 yet he possesse? all ?+s1 z he is an heir ( et]nal life1 #b ,cor4 vi4 #i1 #aj4 ,footnote #cg3 ,x 0 d5i$1 inde$1 by ! ,epicureans1 :o 7 dete/$ by ! bett] sort ( hea!n1 & reckon$ ! ,lib]t9es ( ! respective ages1 9 :i* !y liv$2 &1 ?\gh !y may occasionally speak ( a ,god1 yet 7 deem$ no bett] ?an ,a!i/s4 ,diog5es ,la]tius ,vid4 9 ,vit4 ,epicuri1 ,lib4 ,x4 9 ! close ( ! life ( ,epicurus1 gives a brief acc\nt ( 8 s5tim5ts ab\t religion1 :i* he lays d[n 9 sev]al %ort ,aphorisms2 ! fir/ ( :i* beg9s ) ?is memorable passage1 1 ,quod beatum immortale e/ neque ipsum negotia habet1 neque alii prbet2 :i* expression "s ( ! wis] hea!n h tak5 j (f5ce at4 ,& accord+ly ,cic]o1 ,vid4 ejusd4 ,lib4 ,i4 ,de ,nat4 ,deor4 ref]r+ to ?is passage1 says1 t :atev] v5]ation ,epicurus pret5d$ to h = ! gods1 yet he 0 no bett] ?an an ,a!i/1 & br\ght a god into 8 philosophy1 t he might n fall "u ! displeasure ( ! s5ate at ,a!ns3 ?us he says1 ,novi ego ,epicureos omnia ,sigilla v5]antes2 quanquam video nonnullis vid]i ,epicurum1 ne 9 (f5sionem ,a!ni5sium cad]et1 v]bis reliquisse ,deos1 resu/ulisse3 ,& ,lactantius obs]ves ! same ?+ conc]n+ him1 & describes him z a deceiv] & a hypocrite1 ,hic v]o si aliud s5sit1 aliud locutus e/2 quid aliud appell&us e/1 quam deceptor1 bil+uis1 malus1 propt]ea /ultus8 ,vid4 ,lactant4 de ,ira ,dei1 ,cap4 #d4 ,& z = ! ,poets1 x 0 only ! mo/ va9 among !m1 :o gave c\nt5ance to immorality1 & endeav\r$ to debau* ! age 9 :i* !y liv$1 t gave out ?is notion2 &1 9 our age1 ?is seems to be "o ( ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ,deism4 ,footnote #ch3 ,vide ante4 ,vol4 ,i4 p4 #ecb1 9 note4 ,footnote #ci3 ,see ,*>nock1 ,flavell1 ,dr4 ,coll+s1 on ,provid5ce4 ,que/4 ,,xix4 ,,que/4 ,,xix4 ,:at is ,god's provid5ce t[>ds ! angels8 ,,answ4 ,god1 by 8 provid5ce1 p]mitt$ "s ( ! angels1 wilfully & irrecov]ably1 to fall into s9 & damnation1 limit+ & ord]+ t1 & all _! s9s to 8 own glory1 & e/abli%$ ! re/ 9 hol9ess & happ9ess2 employ+ !m all at 8 pleasure1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( 8 p[]1 m]cy1 & ju/ice4 ,x 0 obs]v$1 9 a =ego+ answ]1 t ,god creat$ all ! angels holy2 b1 9 ?is1 "s ( !m are describ$ z fall51 :ile ! re/ reta9$ _! fir/ integrity4 ,& ! provid5ce ( ,god is consid]$1 z conv]sant ab\t ?is matt]1 9 diff]5t respects4 ,accord+ly x is said1 ,i4 ,t ,god1 by 8 provid5ce1 p]mitt$ "s ( ! angels to fall4 ,?is appe>s1 by ! ev5t1 because !re are "s wick$ & impure spirits1 sunk d[n into ! dep?s ( mis]y1 f t /ate 9 :i* !y 7 creat$1 z ! consequ5ce ( _! rebellion aga9/ ,god4 ,& inasmu* z x is obs]v$1 t x 0 only a "p ( ! angels t fell1 we may inf] f !nce2 t ! disp5sation ( provid5ce1 t[>ds ! angels1 0 diff]5t f t :i* mank9d 0 subject to1 :5 fir/ creat$1 9 t "o ( !m 0 n con/itut$ ! head & repres5tative ( ! re/1 9 :om !y 7 all to /& or fall2 b ! happ9ess or mis]y ( e "o ( !m 0 to be ! result ( 8 own p]sonal conduct4 ,z _! p]si/+ 9 ob$i5ce to ,god 0 necess>y to _! e/abli%m5t 9 hol9ess & happ9ess1 s ! lea/ in/ance ( rebellion aga9/ him1 w\ld br+ inevitable ru91 ^u !m4 ,n[ t :i* is obs]v$ conc]n+ a "p ( !m1 is1 t !y fell into s9 & damnation3 ?us ! apo/le says1 9 #b ,pet4 ii4 #d4 ,god sp>$ n ! angels t s9n$1 b ca/ !m d[n to hell4 ,_! s91 or fall1 0 wilful2 !y comm5c$ an op5 w> aga9/ _! ,creator4 ,h]e9 t enmity to ,god1 & goodness1 took its fir/ rise1 :i* has1 ev] s9ce1 be5 express$ by !m1 9 v>i\s in/ances4 ,_! s9 appe>s to h be5 wilful1 inasmu* z x 0 committ$ aga9/ ! greate/ degree ( light1 = all ! angels are describ$ z excell+ 9 k2 & t subtility1 :i* is k abus$1 & deprav$ ) s91 t discov]s itself 9 ! fall5 angels1 argues1 t _! k1 be=e !y fell1 0 v great1 & !re=e _! rebellion 0 aggravat$ 9 proportion !reunto4 ,moreov]1 !y s9n$ )\t a tempt]1 especially ^? :o fir/ took up arms aga9/ ,god4 ,:e!r o!rs1 by _! in/igation1 might n be induc$ to s91 we "k n#dj3 ,b ?is is c]ta91 t ?is rebellion 0 begun )\t a tempt]2 = !re 7 no fall5 creatures to pres5t a temptation1 nor any corruption 9 _! natures t int]nally drew !m aside f ,god2 & !re=e _! s9 might well be /yl$ wilful4 ,& x may be obs]v$1 t ! consequ5ce h]e( 0 _! irrecov]able ru94 ,?is respects ! ev5t ( _! fall2 or t ,god design$1 = ev]1 to leave !m 9 t s9ful & mis]able /ate into :i* !y h]eby br\ght !mselves4 ,he might1 inde$1 h recov]$ !m1 z well z s9ful man1 _h he pleas$2 b he has provid$ no m$iator1 no surety1 to give satisfaction = !m4 ,! bless$ ,jesus is expressly said1 n to h tak5 _! nature ^u him1 !reby to signify t _! condition 0 irretrievable1 & _! mis]y to be et]nal4 ,n[ x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ! provid5ce ( ,god 0 conv]sant ab\t _! s9 & fall1 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* z x has be5 be=e obs]v$1 x is conv]sant ab\t s9 9 g5]al2 :i* is consi/5t ) 8 hol9ess1 z well z o!r p]fections1 namely1 9 p]mitt+1 limit+1 & ord]+ x1 & all _! o!r s9s1 to 8 own glory4 #a4 ,he p]mitt$ x4 ,to p]mit1 is n to prev5t a s92 & to say t ,god did n prev5t _! fall1 is to ass]t a tru? :i* none ev] d5i$1 or ?\ght necess>y to be prov$4 #b4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ! provid5ce ( ,god sets b\nds & limits to _! s92 z x does to ! waves ( ! sea1 :5 he says1 ,hi!rto %all ye g1 & no f>!r4 ,h[ de/ructive to mank9d w\ld ! malice ( fall5 angels be1 7 x n re/ra9$8 ,:at w\ld n ,satan attempt aga9/ u1 _h he an unlimit$ p[]8 ,we h a rem>kable in/ance ( ?is 9 ! case ( ,job4 ,satan fir/ accus$ him z a "t-s]v+ hypocrite2 a m]c5>y pr(essor1 "o t did n fe> ,god = n\ght1 9 *ap4 i1 #i4 & h[ desir\s 0 he t provid5ce w\ld give him up to 8 w1 & take away ! h$ge ( its safe protection8 ,b ,god w\ld n d ?is2 nev]!less1 s f> z ,satan 0 suff]$1 he p\r$ 9 a conflu5ce ( evils ^u him1 b c\ld proce$ no f>!r4 ,fir/1 he 0 suff]$ to plund] him ( 8 sub/ance1 & take away 8 *ildr51 by a viol5t dea?2 b 0 s re/ra9$1 t1 ^u himself1 he 0 n to put =? 8 h&1 9 v]4 #ab4 ,aft]w>ds1 he 0 p]mitt$ to t\* 8 p]son2 & !n we read ( 8 smit+ him ) sore boils1 f ! sole ( 8 foot unto 8 cr[n1 9 *ap4 ii4 #g4 ,b yet he 0 n suff]$ to take away 8 life4 ,&1 aft] ?is ! devil's malice /ill gr[+ /rong] aga9/ him1 he endeav\rs to weak5 8 fai?1 to drive him into despair1 & to rob him ( t inw>d peace1 :i* might h giv5 "s allay to 8 o!r tr\bles2 b yet he is n suff]$ to de/roy 8 graces1 or hurry him into a total apo/acy f ,god4 ,:at w\ld n fall5 angels attempt aga9/ mank9d1 7 n _! s9 limit$ by ! provid5ce ( ,god6 #c4 ,god's provid5ce ord]$1 or ov]-rul$1 ! fall ( angels1 & all o!r s9s consequ5t h]eupon1 to 8 own glory4 ,_! p[]1 inde$1 is great1 ?\gh limit$1 z appe>s by ! innum]able in/ances ( ^? :o h be5 n only tempt$1 b ov]?r[n1 & ru9$ by !m4 ,x may truly be said ( !m1 t !y h ca/ d[n _m w\nd$2 yea _m /rong m5 h be5 sla9 by !m4 ,nev]!less1 ,god ov]-rules ?is = 8 own glory2 = f h5ce he takes occasion to try 8 p's graces1 to give !m an humbl+ s5se ( ! corruption ( _! nature1 & ( _! inability1 to /& 9 ! h\r ( temptation1 )\t 8 imm$iate assi/ance1 & puts !m ^u implor+ help f him1 ) great importunity2 z ! apo/le ,paul did1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #g-i4 :5 ! mess5g] ( ,satan 0 suff]$ to buffet him1 & ,god took occasion1 at ! same "t1 to display t grace1 :i* 0 suffici5t = him1 & t /r5g?1 t 0 made p]fect 9 weakness1 &1 9 ! end1 to bruise ,satan "u 8 feet1 & to make him m ?an a conqu]or ov] him4 ,hav+ ?us consid]$ "s ( ! angels1 z s9n+ & fall+1 x might f>!r be enquir$2 :e!r ^! all fell at once8 ,& "h ,i _c b take notice ( a v absurd & gr\ndless conjecture ( "s ( ! fa!rs1 & o!rs1 :o ( late1 h be5 too mu* incl9$ to give into x1 namely1 t ?\gh "s ( !m s9n$ f ! beg9n+1 & ^! 7 ! occasion ( ! s9 ( our fir/ p>5ts1 z all all[2 yet1 aft] ?is1 o!rs1 :o 7 appo9t$ to m9i/] to m51 7 unfai?ful 9 ! dis*>ge ( _! (fice1 & became p>tn]s ) !m 9 s92 accord+ly !y und]/& t scripture1 9 :i* x is said1 ,! sons ( ,god saw ! daught]s ( m51 t !y 7 fair2 & !y took !m wives ( all :i* !y *ose1 ,g54 vi4 #b4 z ?\gh x 7 meant ( angels2#da :]eas no?+ is int5d$ !reby b "s ( ! po/]ity ( ,se?1 :o 71 be=e ?is1 pr(essors ( ! true religion4 ,!re are1 inde$1 "s1 ( late1 :o h giv5 into ?is notion1 & /ra9 ! s5se ( t text1 9 ,jude1 v]4 #f1 #g4 9 :i* x is said1 t ! angels1 :i* kept n _! fir/ e/ate1 c4 ev5 z ,sodom & ,gomorrah1 giv+ !mselves ov] to =nication1 are set =?1 = an example1 suff]+ ! v5geance ( et]nal fire2 ! mean+ ( :i* !y suppose to be ?is2 t1 ev5 z ! ,sodomites 7 guilty ( =nication1 & 7 de/roy$1 by fire f heav51 = x1 s "s ( ! angels 7 s5t d[n to hell = ! same s93 ,b x is pla9 ! apo/le does n "h comp>e ! angels & ! ,sodomites toge!r1 z guilty ( ! same k9d ( s91 b z bo? are condemn$ to suff] ! v5geance ( et]nal fire1 & are set =? z w>n+s to presumptu\s s9n]s4 ,!re=e no?+ m ne$ be add$ "u ?is head2 x is en\gh to say1 t ?is op9ion is contr>y to ! spirituality ( ! nature ( angels2 ?\gh !re are "s anci5t writ]s1 :o1 to give c\nt5ance !reunto1 h suppos$ t ! angelic spirits 7 ei!r unit$ to "s bodies1 or t !y assum$ !m = ?is purpose2 b ?is is equally absurd1 & )\t any c\nt5ance f scripture4 ,?us conc]n+ ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z ex]cis$ t[>ds ! angels t fell4 ,we proce$1 ,,ii4 ,to consid] provid5ce1 z conv]sant ab\t ! re/ ( ! angels1 :o reta9$ _! integrity4 ,conc]n+ ^! x is said1 #a4 ,t ,god e/abli%$ !m 9 hol9ess & happ9ess4 ,^! two privileges are always connect$ toge!r4 ,x is n said1 t !y 7 br\ght into su* a /ate1 or1 l man1 recov]$ out ( a fall5 /ate1 = !y are consid]$1 z s9less1 or holy angels2 nor is x suppos$ _! hol9ess 0 increas$1 s9ce t w\ld be inconsi/5t ) its hav+ be5 p]fect be=e3 ,t privilege !re=e1 :i* provid5ce conf]r$ on !m1 0 ! confirm+1 or e/abli%+ !m 9 t /ate1 9 :i* !y 7 creat$2 :i* be>s "s resemblance to t privilege1 :i* man w\ld h enjoy$1 _h he reta9$ 8 integrity1 z he w\ld n only h cont9u$ to be holy & happy1 s long z he rema9$ innoc5t2 b he w\ld h be5 s confirm$ 9 x1 t 8 fall w\ld h be5 prev5t$3 ,b ( ?is1 m 9 its prop] place4 ,! angels1 ,i say1 _h some?+ l ?is1 :i* we call ! grace ( confirmation4 ,"s h enquir$ :e!r ?is 0 ! result ( _! yield+ p]fect ob$i5ce = a "t1 :ile rema9+ 9 a /ate ( probation1 pursuant to "s cov5ant1 n mu* unlike t :i* ,god made ) innoc5t man2 & :e!r ?is privilege 0 ! consequ5ce ( _! fulfill+ ! condition !re(4 ,b ?is is to ent] too f> into ?+s out ( our rea*2 nor is x mu* = our edification to det]m9e x1 ?\gh "s h ass]t$1 )\t prov+ x1 :ile o!rs h suppos$ !m to h be5 confirm$1 :5 fir/ creat$1 & t h]e9 !re 0 an in/ance ( discrim9at+ grace among ! angels2 s t !y1 :o fell1 7 left to ! mutability ( _! wills1 :]eas !y1 :o /ood1 _h1 at ! same "t1 ! grace ( confirmation4 ,i might "h h be5 m p>ticul>1 9 consid]+ :at ?is privilege imports1 & h[ x r5d]s ! fall ( ^? :o are confirm$ impossible1 & !re=e x is a v consid]able addition to _! happ9ess3 ,b s9ce we %all h occasion to speak ( ! grace ( confirmation1 :i* man 0 giv5 to expect 9 ! fir/ cov5ant "u a foll[+ answ]1 & ! privileges t w\ld h att5d$ x1 _h he /ood1 we %all add no m on t subject 9 ?is place2 b proce$ to prove1 t ! angels are e/abli%$ & confirm$ 9 hol9ess & happ9ess4 ,?is may1 9 "s measure1 be argu$1 f _! be+ call$ elect angels1 #a4 ,tim4 v4 #ba4 ,if election1 :5 appli$ to m51 imports ! purpose ( ,god1 to conf] ev]la/+ bless$ness on ^? :o are ! objects !re(1 & s n only implies t !y %all be sav$1 b t _! salvation %all be et]nal2 :y may x n1 :5 appli$ to angels1 inf] ! et]nity ( _! hol9ess & happ9ess1 & consequ5tly _! be+ e/abli%$ !re98 ,aga91 ?is may be also argu$1 f _! com+ ) ,*ri/1 :5 he %all appe> to judge ! _w2 & ! jo9+ ! sa9ts & angels toge!r 9 "o assembly 9 heav53 !re=e1 if ! happ9ess ( ! "o be et]nal1 t ( ! o!r mu/ be s likewise4 ,x is also said1 expressly ( ! angels1 t !y always behold ! face ( ,god4 ,&1 :5 we read ( ! de/ruction ( ! *ur*'s enemies1 ! angels are repres5t$ z obs]v]s ( ,god's righte\s judgm5ts2 & !n x is add$1 t ! puni%m5t inflict$ on ^?1 :o %all dr9k ( ! w9e ( ! wra? ( ,god1 %all be et]nal1 & ?is et]nal puni%m5t w be 9 ! pres5ce ( ! holy angels1 ,rev4 xiv4 #aj1 #aa4 ,if !re=e ! duration ( ! hol9ess & happ9ess ( ! angels1 be equal to t ( ! mis]y ( ,god's implacable enemies1 z bo? are said to be et]nal1 ?is evid5tly proves t ! angels are e/abli%$ 9 hol9ess & happ9ess4 #b4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ,god employs all ! angels1 at 8 pleasure1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( 8 p[]1 m]cy1 & ju/ice4 ,?is leads u to speak conc]n+ ! m9i/ry ( angels1 :i* is ei!r extraord9>y1 or ord9>y4 ,mo/ ( ! in/ances :i* we h !re(1 especially 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 7 p]=m$ 9 an extraord9>y mann]1 & sometimes att5d$ ) _! appe>ance 9 a human =m1 assum$ = t purpose3 ,?is may be briefly consid]$2 & !n we %all enquire1 :e!r1 ?\gh _! m9i/ry be n visible1 or att5d$ ) ^? circum/ances1 z x =m]ly 01 !re are n "s o!r in/ances1 9 :i* ! provid5ce ( ,god n[ employs !m = ! good ( 8 *ur*4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!1 we read t ,god has sometimes s5t !m to supply 8 s]vants ) necess>y food1 :5 de/itute !re(1 & !re 0 no ord9>y way = _! procur+ x3 ,?us an angel br\ght a cake1 & a cruse ( wat]1 to ,elijah1 :5 he 0 on 8 j\rney to ,horeb1 ! m\nt ( ,god1 #a4 ,k+s xix4 #e-h4 ,& :5 ,abraham's s]vant 0 travell+ to ,mesopotamia1 to br+ a wife f !nce = ,isaac1 ,abraham tells him1 t ,god w\ld s5d 8 angel be=e him1 ,g54 xxi4 #g4 & s make 8 j\rney prosp]\s4 ,aga91 ! angels h sometimes be5 s5t to def5d ,god's p1 & to assure !m ( safety1 :5 expos$ to dang]3 ,?us1 :5 ,jacob 0 return+ f ,laban to 8 own c\ntry1 & 0 appreh5sive ( ! dang] t he 0 expos$ to1 f ! res5tm5t ( 8 bro!r ,esau1 x is said1 t ! angels ( ,god met him2 &1 :5 he saw !m1 he said1 ,?is is ,god's ho/1 ,g54 xxxii4 #a1 #b4 ,& :5 ! prophet ,elijah 0 encompass$ ab\t by ! ,syrian army1 s5t on purpose to take him1 he 0 def5d$ by an ho/ ( angels appe>+ "u ! emblem ( horses & *>iots ( fire r\nd ab\t him1 #b ,k+s vi4 #ae-ag4 ,o!rs1 :5 p]secut$1 &1 z x 71 deliv]$ ov] to dea?1 h be5 pres]v$1 by ! m9i/ry ( angels1 z ,daniel 01 :5 ca/ into ! lion's d51 ,dan4 vi4 #bb4 ,o!rs h be5 releas$ f _! *a9s1 & ! prison doors op5$ by !m2 z ,pet]1 & ! re/ ( ! apo/les 71 ,acts xii4 #ag4 comp>$ ) *ap4 v4 #ai4 ,aga91 sometimes !y h be5 employ$ to deliv] messages1 & give ! prophets an extraord9>y intimation ( future ev5ts2 z ! angel ,gabriel did to ,daniel1 ,dan4 viii4 #af4 ,& an angel 0 s5t to ,za*>ias1 to =etel ! bir? ( 8 son1 ,john ! ,bapti/1 ,luke i4 #ac4 ,moreov]1 ! angels ( ,god h sometimes be5 employ$ to give a *eck to 8 enemies1 :5 !y h attempt$ any ?+ aga9/ 8 *ur*3 ,?us ! angel met ,balaam 9 ! way1 :5 he 0 rid+ to seek in*antm5ts aga9/ ,israel1 8 way be+ p]v]se be=e ,god1 ,numb4 xxii4 #cb4 ,& ano!r angel 0 s5t1 z a m9i/] ( ,god's ju/ice1 9 br++ ! pe/il5ce on ,israel1 = ,david's numb]+ ! p1 :o appe>$ ) 8 h& /ret*$ out ^u ,j]usalem to de/roy x1 #b ,sam4 xxiv4 #af4 & aft]w>ds )drew 8 h&1 :5 ,god told him1 ,x is en\gh1 & t x rep5t$ him ( ! evil4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! angels %all be employ$1 at la/1 9 ga!r+ toge!r ! elect1 f ! f\r w9ds1 t !y may appe> be=e ,*ri/'s tribunal4 ,^!1 & _m o!r in/ances to ! l purpose1 are m5tion$1 9 scripture1 to set =? ! extraord9>y m9i/ry ( angels4 ,!re are also o!r in/ances1 9 :i*1 ?\gh miracles are ceas$1 ! angels are employ$ to p]=m "s works 9 ! h& ( provid5ce = ,god's p3 ,?us !re are "s promises1 :i* seem to be appli$ to ! *ur* 9 all ages1 ( bless+s1 :i* %\ld be conf]r$ by _! m9i/ry2 z :5 x is said1 ,he %all give 8 angels *>ge ov] !e1 to keep !e 9 all ?y ways2 !y %all be> !e up 9 _! h&s1 le/ ?\ da% ?y foot aga9/ a /one1 ,psal4 xci4 #aa1 #ab4 :i* scripture1 ?\gh x may h a p>ticul> ref]5ce to _! m9i/ry to our ,savi\r1 yet x seems to be applicable also to 8 p2 & t promise1 ,! angel ( ! ,"l encampe? r\nd ab\t !m t fe> him1 & deliv]e? !m1 ,psal4 xxxiv4 #g4 is applicable to !m 9 all ages1 z well z t 9 :i* x is said1 conc]n+ ! m9i/ry ( angels to infants1 t 9 heav5 _! angels d always behold ! face ( my ,fa!r1 :i* is 9 heav51 ,matt4 xviii4 #aj4 ,moreov]1 ! m9i/ry ( angels to dy+ sa9ts1 :o are1 accord+ to :at our ,savi\r says 9 ! p>able1 c>ri$1 by !m1 into ,abraham's bosom1 ,luke xvi4 #bb4 is univ]sally true ( all sa9ts4 ,& x is expressly said1 ) a peculi> application to ! gospel-disp5sation1 t ! angels are all m9i/r+ spirits s5t =? to m9i/] = !m :o %all be heirs ( salvation1 ,heb4 i4 #ad4 s t ?\gh _! m9i/ry1 z to _m circum/ances !re(1 diff] f :at x 0 ( old1 !re be+ no?+ miracul\s n[ att5d+ x1 z =m]ly !re 02 yet x rema9s an und\bt$ tru?1 t !y are1 & h be51 9 all ages1 made use (1 by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( 8 p[]1 m]cy1 & ju/ice4 ,i %all conclude ?is head ) a few cautions relat+ to ?is matt]1 z ?is doctr9e is n to be laid d[n )\t c]ta9 re/rictions1 or limitations2 !re=e1 #a4 ,we mu/ take he$1 not)/&+ :at has be5 said conc]n+ ! m9i/ry ( angels1 t we don't take occasion h]eby to set aside ! imm$iate influ5ce1 or conc]n ( ! provid5ce ( ,god1 = 8 *ur*2 = :atev] may be ascrib$ to angels1 z second causes1 our pr9cipal reg>d mu/ be to him1 ^: m9i/]s !y are2 nei!r are we to ent]ta9 ! lea/ ?\ght1 z ?\gh ,god _h committ$ ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w1 or ! *ur*1 to !m2 :i* ! apo/le expressly d5ies1 :5 he says1 ,unto ! angels ha? he n put 9 subjection ! _w to come1 ,heb4 ii4 #e4 !re=e1 #b4 ,! praise & glory ( all _! m9i/ry is n to be ascrib$ to !m1 b to him1 :o makes use ( !m2 nor are we to pret5d1 at all times1 to det]m9e1 t ?is or t p>ticul> disp5sation ( provid5ce is by ! imm$iate h& ( ,god1 & ano!r by ! m9i/ry ( angels2 s9ce x is en\gh = u to say1 t1 ?\gh ,god does n ne$ _! assi/ance1 yet he sometimes sets =? ! sov]eignty ( 8 provid5ce1 & ev9ces 8 "r to employ all 8 creatures at 8 pleasure1 z well z gives an additional in/ance ( 8 c>e ( 8 *ur*es1 by employ+ !m 9 extraord9>y s]vices = _! good2 ?\gh we _c1 at all times1 di/+ui% betwe5 :at is done by ! imm$iate h& ( ,god1 & o!r ?+s p]=m$ by _! m9i/ry4 #c4 ,:atev] we ass]t1 conc]n+ ! m9i/ry ( angels1 we mu/ take he$ t we d n reg>d !m z objects ( div9e wor%ip1 or ex]cise t dep5d5ce on1 or give t glory to !m1 :i* is due to ,god alone4 ,nor are we to suppose1 t ,god employs !m 9 ^? works t are ! effects ( 8 sup]natural or almighty p[]1 9 :i* he deals ) ! he>ts ( 8 p1 9 a way m imm$iately conducive to _! conv]sion & salvation4 ,footnote #dj3 ,"s ?9k1 t ^? expressions1 :i* we f9d 9 scripture1 t speak ( ! devil1 & 8 angels1 & ! pr9ce ( devils1 import z mu*2 b ?is we pret5d n to det]m9e4 ,footnote #da3 ,?is 0 ! op9ion ( mo/ if ! fa!rs1 9 ! ?ree fir/ c5turies ( ! *ur*1 namely1 ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 ,orig51 ,t]tullian1 ,clem5s1 ,alex&r9us1 ,lactantius1 ,ir5u1 ,cyprian1 & o!rs4 ,"s ( !m appe>$ to h tak5 ! h9t !re( f "s ,,ms4 ( ! ,,lxx translation1 :i* r5d]$ ! words 9 ,g54 vi4 #b4 in/ead ( ! sons ( ,god1 ! angels saw ! daught]s ( m51 c4 ,?is translation be+ us$ by !m1 in/ead ( ! ,hebrew text1 :i* !y did n well und]/&2 ?\gh o!rs took x f a spuri\s & fabul\s writ+1 :i* !y _h 9 _! h&s1 call$ ,eno*1 or1 ! prophecy ( ,eno*1 or r1 ,lib]1 1 de ,egregoris1 a b>b>\s ,greek ^w1 us$ to signify angels1 & tak5 f ! "* giv5 !m ( wat*]s1 9 ,daniel4 ,( ?is book1 we h "s fragm5ts n[ rema9+1 9 :i* !re is su* a ridicul\s & fabul\s acc\nt ( ?is matt]1 z v mu*1 h]e9 exce$s ! apocryphal hi/ory ( ,tobit4 ,x gives an acc\nt ( a conspiracy among ! angels1 relat+ to ?is matt]2 ! mann] ( _! ent]+ into x1 _! names1 ! ye> ( ! _w1 & place 9 :i* ?is wick$ness 0 committ$1 & o!r ?+s1 t are unwor?y ( a grave hi/orian2 &1 ! reckon+ x among ^? writ+s1 t are suppos$ to h a div9e sanction1 is little o!r ?an pr(an5ess & blasphemy4 ,"s ( ! fa!rs1 :o ref] to ?is book1 pret5d x to be no o!r ?an apocryphal1 &1 _h !y c\nt$ x o!rwise1 all w\ld h reckon$ x a burlesque ^u scripture2 !re=e ,orig51 :o1 on o!r occasions1 seems to pay too great a def]5ce to x1 :5 ,celsus takes notice ( x1 z conta9+ a bant] on ! ,*ri/ian religion1 he is1 on t occasion1 oblig$ to reply to him1 t book 0 n 9 great reputation 9 ! *ur*1 ,vid4 ,orig4 contra ,celsum1 ,lib4 ,v4 ,& ,j]om reckons x among ! apocryphal writ+s1 ,vid4 ,hi]onym4 9 ,catal4 ,script4 ,eccles4 cap4 #d4 ,& ,augu/9 calls x n only apocryphal1 b1 z x des]ves1 fabul\s4 ,vid4 ejusd4 de ,civ4 ,dei4 ,lib4 ,,xv4 cap4 #bc4 ,que/ ,,xx4 ,,que/4 ,,xx4 ,:at 0 ! provid5ce ( ,god t[>d man 9 ! e/ate :]e9 he 0 creat$8 ,,answ4 ,! provid5ce ( ,god t[>d man1 9 ! e/ate :]e9 he 0 creat$1 01 ! plac+ him 9 p>adise1 appo9t+ him to dress x1 giv+ him lib]ty to eat ( ! fruit ( ! e>?1 putt+ ! creatures "u 8 dom9ion1 & orda9+ m>riage = 8 help1 af=d+ him communion ) himself1 in/itut+ ! ,sabba?1 ent]+ into a cov5ant ( life ) him1 ^u condition ( p]sonal1 p]fect1 & p]petual ob$i5ce2 ( :i*1 ! tree ( life 0 a pl$ge2 & =bidd+ to eat ( ! tree ( k ( good & evil1 ^u ! pa9 ( dea?4 ,9 ?is answ]1 we h an acc\nt ( ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z respect+ ! outw>d1 & ! spiritual1 conc]ns ( man4 ,i4 ,z to :at respects 8 outw>d e/ate1 we h an acc\nt1 #a4 ,( ,god's fix+ ! place ( 8 abode1 :i* 0 to be 9 p>adise1 a v l>ge & mo/ delightful g>d51 ( ,god's own plant+1 an epitome ( all ! beauties ( nature1 :i*1 z x 71 pres5t$ to 8 view ! :ole _w 9 m9iature2 s t h]e9 he might1 )\t travell+ _m miles1 behold ! mo/ beautiful l&-skip :i* ! _w af=d$1 & p>take ( all ! fruits1 ) :i* x 0 /or$4 ,! :ole _w1 inde$1 0 giv5 him = a possession2 b ?is 01 z x 71 a /ore-h\se ( its *oice/ fruits1 & ! peculi> seat ( 8 resid5ce4 ,we f9d ! ^w p>adise us$1 9 scripture1 sometimes to signify a delightful g>d51 & sometimes x is tak51 9 a metaphorical s5se1 to signify heav51 ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 #b ,cor4 xii4 #d4 ,rev4 ii4 #g4 by :i* application !re(1 we may conclude1 t ?is e>?ly p>adise1 9 :i* man 0 plac$1 0 a k9d ( type ( ! heav5ly bless$ness1 :i*1 _h he reta9$ 8 integrity1 he w\ld h be5 possess$ (1 & :i* !y1 :o are sav$ by ,*ri/1 %all be br\ght to4 ,"h we may take notice ( ! conjectures ( "s anci5t & mod]n writ]s conc]n+ x1 m especially z to :at respects t "p ( ! _w :]e9 x 0 situate2 & :e!r x is n[ 9 be+1 or to be f\nd 9 any "p ( x1 at ?is day4 ,_m h giv5 great scope to _! conception ab\t ! situation ( p>adise1 & "s conjectures are s absurd1 t !y h>dly des]ve to be m5tion$4 ,z1 7#a47 ,"s h ?\ght t x 0 situate 9 "s place1 sup]ior to1 & remote f ?is globe ( ! e>?1 9 :i* we live2 b !y h n ! lea/ %ad[ ( reason = ?is supposition1 & no?+ c be m contr>y to ! acc\nt we h !re( 9 scripture4 7#b47 ,o!rs fancy1 t !re 0 really no su* place1 b t ! :ole acc\nt we h !re(1 9 ,g54 ii4 is allegorical2 ?us ,orig51 ,philo1 & "s mod]n writ]s3 b no "o c ju/ly suppose ?is1 :o duly weighs ! hi/orical acc\nt we h ( x1 9 scripture1 ) t sobriety & imp>tiality t he ought2 =1 accord+ to ?is me?od ( reason+1 we may turn any ?+ into an allegory1 & s nev] come to any det]m9ate s5se ( scripture1 b :at ! wild fancies ( m5 sugge/4 7#c47 ,o!rs h suppos$1 t ! :ole _w 0 "o great g>d51 or p>adise1 & t :5 man 0 plac$ !re91 x 0 s describ$1 to signify ! beauties ( nature1 be=e !y 7 lo/1 by ! curse consequ5t on s93 ,b ?is _c be true1 because ,god fir/ made man1 & !n plant$ ?is g>d51 & aft]w>ds put him into x2 ,g54 ii4 #h4 & aft] ! fall1 he drove him out ( x1 *ap4 iii4 #bd4 ,b1 pass+ by ^! gr\ndless conjectures1 some?+ may be det]m9$1 ) m c]ta9ty1 conc]n+ ! situation !re(1 & m agreeable to scripture2 !re=e1 7#d47 ,x 0 situate 9 ,mesopotamia1 ne> ,babylon1 to ! nor?-ea/ end ( ! l& ( ,canaan4 ,?is appe>s1 #a/1 ,f ! c\ntry adjac5t to x1 :i* is call$ ,ed51 out ( :i* ! riv] t wat]$ x is said to proce$1 *ap4 ii4 #aj4 ,?is c\ntry 0 aft]w>ds kn[n by ! same "n1 & is else:]e reckon$ among ^? t ! k+ ( ,assyria _h conqu]$1 ,isa4 xxxvii4 #ab4 #b;dly1 ,two ( ! riv]s1 t proce$$ f ,ed51 :i* wat]$ p>adise1 7 well kn[n 9 aft]-ages1 viz4 ,hiddekel1 or ,tigris1 & ,euphrates1 especially ! latt]1 ( :i* we (t5 read 9 scripture2 & x is c]ta9 !y 7 9 ,mesopotamia2 !re=e ! g>d5 ( ,ed5 0 !re4 ,&1 z x 0 ! f9e/ plantation 9 ! _w1 ?is 0 "o ( ! mo/ pleasant climates !re91 n situate too f> nor?w>d1 s z to be froz5 up 9 w9t]2 nor too ne> ! equator s\?-w>d1 s z to be scor*$ ) excessive heat 9 summ]2 ?is 0 ! place ( man's resid5ce at fir/4#db ,b if any are s curi\s 9 _! enquiries1 z to desire to "k ! p>ticul> spot ( gr\nd 9 :i* x 02 t is n to be det]m9$4 ,= ?\gh ! place :]e p>adise 01 mu/ /ill be 9 be+1 z mu* z any o!r "p ( ! _w2 yet !re are no rema9s ( x1 t c give any satisfaction to ! curiosity ( m51 ) relation !reunto2 = x is c]ta91 t x 0 soon de/roy$ z a g>d51 p>tly by ! flam+ sword1 or /ream ( fire1 :i* 0 design$ to gu>d ! way ( ! tree ( life1 t man might no m come to x2 & !reby to signify1 t x ceas$ to be an ord9ance1 = 8 fai? conc]n+ ! way 9 :i* et]nal life 0 to be obta9$4 ,& x is m ?an probable1 t ?is /ream ( fire1 :i* is call$ a flam+ sword1 de/roy$1 or burnt up1 ?is g>d52 &1 besides ?is1 ! curse ( ,god1 by :i* ! e>? br\ght =? bri>s & ?orns1 affect$ ?is1 z well z o!r p>ts ( ! _w2 s t1 by reason !re(1 & = want ( culture1 x soon lo/ its beauty1 & s c\ld n well be di/+ui%$ f ! b>r5 wild]ness4 ,& to ?is let me add1 t s9ce ! flood1 ! face ( ! e>? is s alt]$1 t x is a va9 ?+ = travell]s to se>* = any traces !re(1 or to pret5d to det]m9e1 )9 a few miles1 ! place :]e x 04 ,hav+ consid]$ ! place ( man's abode1 to wit1 p>adise1 we h1 #b4 ,an acc\nt ( 8 secul> employm5t !re94 ,he 0 appo9t$ to dress1 or manure x2 f :5ce we may take occasion to obs]ve1 t a secul> employm5t is n inconsi/5t ) p]fect hol9ess1 or a p]son's enjoy+ communion ) ,god1 & t bless$ness :i* arises f x3 b1 on ! o!r h&1 x may be reckon$ an advantage1 inasmu* z x is a pres]vative aga9/ idl5ess1 & ^? temptations t (t5times att5d x4 ,not)/&+1 ?\gh man 0 employ$ 9 ?is "w1 x 0 p]=m$ )\t t lab\r1 fatigue1 & uneas9ess1 :i* n[ att5ds x1 or ^? disappo9tm5ts1 & p]plexities1 :i* m5 are n[ expos$ to1 ^: secul> call+s are a relief aga9/ pov]ty1 & a necess>y means = _! com=table subsi/5ce 9 ! _w1 :i* _h n man fell1 w\ld n h be5 att5d$ ) ^? inconv5i5ces t n[ !y are1 z ! consequ5ce ( t curse1 :i* s9 br\ght ) x2 z x is said1 ,9 ! sweat ( ?y face %alt ?\ eat bread1 ,g54 iii4 #ai4 #c4 ,we h a f>!r acc\nt ( ! provision t provid5ce made = man's subsi/5ce2 ! great v>iety ( fruits1 :i* ! e>? produc$1 7 giv5 him = food1 ! tree ( k ( good & evil only except$4 ,f :5ce we may obs]ve1 ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! condition ( man 9 p>adise1 & t ( ! sa9ts 9 heav51 9 :i* ! bodies ( m5 %all be support$1 )\t food1 :5 *ang$ & adapt$ to su* a way ( liv+1 z is inconsi/5t ) ?is pres5t /ate2 :i* seems to be ! mean+ ( t expression ( ! apo/le1 ,meats = ! belly1 & ! belly = meats2 b ,god %all de/roy bo? x & !m1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #ac4 ,"h we may take occasion to enquire1 :e!r ! fruits ( ! e>? 7 ! only food :i* man liv$ on1 n only be=e ! fall1 b 9 sev]al foll[+ ages8 or1 :e!r fle% 0 eat5 be=e ! flood8 ,x seems mo/ agreeable to ! dictates ( nature1 to suppose1 t he w\ld nev] h f\nd out su* an exp$i5t1 z kill+ ! bea/s1 & eat+ _! fle% to subsi/ him1 _h he n receiv$ an express direction to d x f ,god1 :i* r5d]$ x a duty4 ,& we h a p>ticul> intimation ( ?is grant giv5 to ,noah1 aft] ! deluge1 :5 ,god says1 ,e mov+ ?+ t live?1 namely1 e clean bea/1 %all be meat = y1 ,g54 ix4 #c4 f :5ce "s conclude1 t !re 0 no fle% eat5 be=e ?is2 & t ! di/9ction1 :i* we read (1 conc]n+ clean & unclean bea/s1 :i* ,noah br\ght ) him into ! ark1 respect$ ei!r su* z 7 fit or unfit = sacrifice2 or ! clean bea/s 7 su* z ,god aft]w>ds design$ = food2 & !re=e !re is a k9d ( prolepsis 9 _! be+ call$ clean at t "t4 ,! pr9cipal reason t induces "s to suppose ?is1 is1 because we read1 9 ! scripture b n[ m5tion$1 t :5 ,god direct$ ,noah1 & 8 po/]ity1 to eat fle%1 & consid]$ ?is z a peculi> gift ( provid5ce1 he said1 ,ev5 z ! gre5 h]b h ,i giv5 y all ?+s2 t is1 z :5 ,i creat$ man at fir/1 ,i gave him e h]b be>+ se$1 :i* is ^u ! face ( all ! e>?1 & e tree1 9 ! :i* is ! fruit ( a tree yield+ se$1 t x %\ld be to him = meat2 b n[ h ,i giv5 y all ?+s1 ,g54 i4 #bi4 t is1 h made a consid]able addition to y\r food by giv+ y a lib]ty to fe$ on fle%2 :]e ! mann] ( expression seems to intimate1 t1 9 ?is respect1 man's food diff]$ f :at x 0 be=e4 ,?is conjecture1 = t is ! mo/ t ,i c call x1 seems1 to me1 to h equal1 if n great]1 probability 9 x1 ?an ! contr>y1 :i* is ! commonly receiv$ op9ion relat+ h]eunto2 &1 if x be true1 !n we may obs]ve1 if we comp>e ! food1 by :i* man subsi/$1 ) ! l5g? ( 8 life1 9 ! fir/ ages ( ! _w1 t ! mo/ simple diet is ! mo/ :olesome2 :5 m5 become slaves to _! appetites1 & pamp] !mselves ) v>iety ( meats1 !y d1 z x 71 dig _! own graves1 & r5d] _! lives %ort]1 ?an !y w\ld be1 accord+ to ! common c\rse ( nature4 ,if x be object$ to ?is1 t man's n fe$+ on fle%1 0 su* a dim9ution ( 8 happ9ess1 t x seems inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( innoc5cy4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t = man to fe$ on :at ! e>? produc$1 0 no mortification or unhapp9ess1 to him2 especially if x 71 by a peculi> bless+ ( provid5ce1 adapt$ to1 z well z design$ = 8 n\ri%m5t1 z be+ 8 only food2 9 :i* case none ( ^? consequ5ces w\ld ensue1 :i* w\ld n[ att5d a p]son's be+ :olly conf9$ !reto4 ,if ?is way ( liv+ 0 s f> f de/roy+1 or weak5+ ! con/itution ( m51 t x t5d$1 by ! peculi> bless+ ( ,god1 n only to n\ri%1 b to ma9ta9 heal?1 & 0 m$ic9al1 z well z n\ri%+1 & s conducive to long life2 & if ! fruits ( ! e>?1 be=e t alt]ation1 :i* !y might probably su/a9 by ! deluge1 or1 at lea/1 be=e ! curse ( ,god 0 br\ght ^u ! e>? by man's s91 diff]$ va/ly f :at !y n[ are1 bo? z to ! pleasantness ( _! ta/e1 & _! virtue to n\ri%2 if ^! ?+s are suppos$1 x _c be reckon$ any degree ( unhapp9ess1 ?\gh man1 at ?is "t1 might h no o!r food1 b :at ! e>? produc$3 ,b ?is ,i reckon among ! numb] ( ^? probable conjectures1 conc]n+ :i* x is n v mat]ial to det]m9e1 :e!r !y are true or false4 #d4 ,god gave man dom9ion ov] all creatures 9 ?is _w1 or1 z x is express$1 he put !m "u 8 feet1 ,psal4 viii4 #f4 :i* n only argues a sup]iority ( nature1 b a propriety 91 & lib]ty to use !m1 to ! glory ( ,god1 & 8 own advantage4 ,no creature 0 9 itself a sn>e to him1 or a necess>y occasion ( s92 = z ! creature at fir/1 to use ! ,apo/les phrase1 0 n liable to ! bondage ( corruption1 s x 0 n subject to vanity1 ,rom4 viii4 #bj1 #ba4 by an incl9ation t he _h 9 8 nature to abuse x4 ,& z = ^? creatures :i* are n[ =midable to man1 z ! lion1 ! tyg]1 c4 ^!1 z x is m ?an probable1 _h n t fi]c5ess 9 _! nature1 be=e ! fall ( man1 & ! curse consequ5t !reupon1 s t our fir/ p>5ts c\ld make z mu* use ( !m1 & _h !m z mu* "u _! comm&1 z we h ! tame/ creatures4 ,& x is n improbable1 t !y did n prey ^u1 & dev\r "o ano!r1 z n[ !y d1 s9ce provid5ce provid$ ! produce ( ! e>? = _! food1 ,g54 i4 #cj4 & !re=e1 by a natural in/9ct1 !y s\ght x only f !nce2 s t ! bea/s dev\r+ "o ano!r1 z well z _! be+ injuri\s to man1 is a /&+ m>k ( ! curse ( ,god1 :i* 0 consequ5t on s94 ,we read ( a "t 9 :i* ! *ur* is giv5 to expect1 t ! wolf & ! lamb %all fe$ toge!r1 & ! lion %all eat /raw l ! bullock1 & du/ %all be ! s]p5t's meat2 !y %all n hurt1 nor de/roy1 9 all ,god's holy m\nta91 ,isa4 lxv4 #be4 :i*1 if x %all be lit]ally accompli%$1 is an intimation t x 0 s at fir/1 z x conta9s a pr$iction ( ! re/or+ ( ?is "p ( nature1 9 "s respects1 to its fir/ e/ate4 ,b1 suppos+ x only to be a metaphorical description ( ! *ur*'s happy /ate 9 future ages2 ! prophet's us+ ?is metaphor1 argues ! possibility ( ! ?+'s be+ lit]ally true1 & t x is a consequ5ce ( man's fall5 /ate t x is n s n[1 !re=e x is probable1 t x 0 o!rwise at fir/4 ,su* conjectures z ^! may be excus$1 if we don't pret5d !m to be articles ( fai?1 nor ?9k x wor? our :ile to cont5d ) ^? :o d5y !m4 #e4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ,god orda9$ m>riage = man's help1 & t n only 9 :at conc]ns ! conv5i5ces ( ?is life1 b z a means to promote 8 spiritual welf>e1 z su* a ne>ness ( relation lays ! /ronge/ obligations to x2 & also t ! _w might be increas$1 )\t any s9ful exp$i5t conducive !reunto2 & h]e9 !re 0 a /&+ prec$5t to be obs]v$ by mank9d1 9 all succe$+ ages1 t h]eby ! unlawfulness ( polygamy1 & o!r violations ( ! sev5? comm&m5t1 might evid5tly appe>#dc4 ,,ii4 ,we proce$ to consid] ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z conv]sant ab\t man's spiritual conc]ns1 & t 9 ?ree respects1 namely1 9 grant+ him communion ) himself1 9 in/itut+ ! ,sabba?1 & ent]+ into a cov5ant ( life ) him4 #a4 ,man1 9 ! e/ate 9 :i* he 0 creat$1 0 fav\r$ ) communion ) ,god3 ,?is supposes a /ate ( fri5d%ip1 & is oppos$ to e/rangem5t1 sep>ation1 or ali5ation f him2 &1 z ! result h]e(1 7#a47 ,god 0 pleas$ to manife/ 8 glory to him1 & t n only 9 an objective way1 or b>ely by giv+ him a conviction1 t he is a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection1 :i* a p]son may h1 :o is de/itute ( communion ) him3 b he display$ 8 p]fections 9 su* a mann] to him1 s z to let him see 8 int]e/ !re91 & t1 z long z he reta9$ 8 integrity1 !y 7 engag$ to make him happy4 7#b47 ,?is communion 0 att5d$ ) access to ,god1 )\t fe>1 & a great delight 9 8 pres5ce2 = man1 be+ )\t guilt1 0 n afraid to draw nigh to ,god2 &1 be+ )\t spot1 z made aft] 8 image1 he _h no %ame1 or confusion ( face1 :5 /&+ be=e him1 z a holy1 s9-hat+ ,god4 7#c47 ,x consi/$ 9 8 be+ made p>tak] ( ^? div9e influ5ces1 :]eby he 0 excit$ to put =? acts ( holy ob$i5ce to1 & love & delight 9 him1 :i* 7 a spr+ & f\nta9 ( spiritual joy4 ,nev]!less1 ?\gh ?is communion 0 p]fect 9 its k9d1 z agreeable to ! /ate 9 :i* he 0 at fir/1 yet x 0 n s p]fect1 z to degree1 z x w\ld h be51 _h he cont9u$ 9 8 integrity1 till he 0 possess$ ( ^? bless+s1 :i* w\ld h be5 ! consequ5ce !re(2 = !n ! s\l w\ld h be5 m enl>g$1 & made receptive ( great] degrees ( communion1 :i* he w\ld h enjoy$ 9 heav54 ,he 01 inde$1 at fir/1 9 a holy & happy /ate1 yet he 0 n 9 heav51 &1 ?\gh he enjoy$ ,god1 x 0 9 ord9ances1 & n 9 an imm$iate way1 & accord+ly x 0 necess>y = him con/antly to address himself to him1 = ! ma9t5ance ( t spiritual life1 :i* he _h receiv$1 toge!r ) 8 be+2 & ?is 0 n inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( innoc5cy1 any m ?an ! ma9t5ance ( our natural lives1 by ! use ( prop] food1 is inconsi/5t ) heal?1 or argues an infirm1 or sickly con/itution1 or any ne$ ( m$ic9e to recov] x2 yet our lives w\ld be m confirm$1 &1 if we may s express x1 less prec>i\s1 if ,god _h orda9$ t !y %\ld h be5 support$ )\t ^! means4 ,?is may s]ve to illu/rate ! diff]5ce t !re is betwe5 ! happ9ess t ! sa9ts enjoy1 9 ,god's imm$iate pres5ce 9 heav51 & t :i* is expect$1 z ! result ( our daily access to him1 9 ord9ances1 :]e9 we hope = "s f>!r degree ( communion ) him2 ! =m] ( ^! man w\ld h att5d$ to1 _h he /ood2 ! latt] conta9$ 9 x1 t /ate 9 :i* he 0 9 innoc5cy3 b inasmu* z !re c be no communion ) ,god1 b :at has a proportionable degree ( delight & pleasure att5d+ x2 ?is our fir/ p>5ts may be said to h exp]i5c$1 :i* contribut$ to ! happ9ess ( t /ate 9 :i* !y 71 ?\gh ?is joy 0 n s complete1 z t is :i* !y are possess$ (1 :o h n only an assurance ( ! impossibility ( los+ t communion1 :i* !y h ) ,god at pres5t1 b are arriv$ to a /ate ( p]fect bless$ness4 #b4 ,god sanctifi$ & in/itut$ ! ,sabba? = man's m imm$iate access to him1 &1 t he might express 8 gratitude = ! bless+s he 0 made p>tak] (1 & might h a recess f t secul> employm5t1 :i*1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 he 0 engag$ 94 ,?is 0 !re=e a great privilege2 &1 inde$1 ! ,sabba? 0 a pl$ge1 or %ad[1 ( an ev]la/+ ,sabba?1 :i* he w\ld h enjoy$ 9 heav51 _h he n =feit$1 & lo/ x1 by 8 fall4 ,b we %all h occasion to speak m p>ticul>ly to ?is head "u ! f\r? comm&m5t2#dd & !re=e all t we %all add1 at pres5t1 is1 t ! ,sabba? 0 in/itut$ z a day ( re/ = man1 ev5 :ile he rema9$ 9 a /ate ( innoc5cy4 ,?is appe>s f its be+ bless$ & sanctifi$1 ^u ! occasion ( ,god's re/+ f 8 "w ( creation2 !re=e x 01 at t "t1 set ap>t to be obs]v$ by him4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$1 t x might !n be sanctifi$ ) ?is view1 t man %\ld obs]ve x aft] 8 fall1 or1 9 p>ticul>1 at t "t :5 ! obs]vation ( x 0 enjo9$4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t !re nev] 0 any ord9ance in/itut$1 b :at 0 design$ to be obs]v$ by man1 imm$iately aft] ! in/itution !re(4 ,n[ ! sanctification ( ! ,sabba? imports z mu* z its in/itution1 or sett+ ap>t = a holy use2 !re=e we _c b suppose1 t ,god design$ t x %\ld be obs]v$ by man 9 innoc5cy4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t x is inconsi/5t ) ! happy /ate1 9 :i* man 0 creat$1 = ,god to appo9t a day ( re/ = him1 to be !n obs]v$2 = re/ supposes lab\r1 & !re=e is m agreeable to t /ate into :i* he br\ght himself by s91 :51 by ! sweat ( 8 br[1 he 0 to eat bread4 ,answ4 ,?\gh x is true1 man1 9 innoc5cy1 0 n expos$ to t uneas9ess & fatigue t att5d$ 8 employm5t aft] 8 fall1 nei!r 0 ! "w he 0 engag$ 9 a bur!n to him1 s z t he ne$$ a day ( re/ to give him ease1 9 t respect2 yet a cessation f a secul> employm5t1 att5d$ ) a m imm$iate access to ,god 9 8 holy in/itutions1 :]e9 he might hope = a great] degree ( communion ) him1 0 n inconsi/5t ) t degree ( hol9ess & happ9ess1 9 :i* he 0 creat$1 :i*1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 0 %ort ( ! heav5ly bless$ness2 s t1 ?\gh heav5 is a /ate1 9 :i* ! sa9ts enjoy an ev]la/+ ,sabba?1 x does n foll[ t man1 h[ happy soev] he 0 9 p>adise1 0 s f> fav\r$ !re91 z t a day ( re/ 0 inconsi/5t ) t /ate4 #c4 ,we %all proce$ to enquire h[ ! provid5ce ( ,god _h a m imm$iate ref]5ce to ! spiritual or et]nal happ9ess ( man1 9 t he ent]$ into a cov5ant ( life ) him1 "u :i* head we are to consid] ! p]sonal conc]ns ( our fir/ p>5ts !re94#de 7#a47 ,! disp5sation !y 7 "u 0 t ( a cov5ant4 ,?is is all[$ by mo/1 :o ackn[l$ge ! imputation ( ,adam's s91 & ! univ]sal corruption ( nature1 z consequ5t !reupon4 ,& "s call x1 a cov5ant ( innoc5cy1 inasmu* z x 0 made ) man :ile he 0 9 a /ate ( innoc5cy2 o!rs call x1 a cov5ant ( works1 because p]fect ob$i5ce 0 enjo9$1 z ! condition ( x1 & s x is oppos$ to ! cov5ant ( grace1 z !re 0 no provision made !re9 = any display ( grace1 z !re is 9 t cov5ant :i* we are n[ "u2 b1 9 ?is answ]1 x is call$ ! cov5ant ( life1 z hav+ respect to ! bless+s promis$ !re94 ,x may seem indiff]5t to "s1 :e!r x ought to be t]m$ a cov5ant1 or a law ( innoc5cy2 &1 inde$1 we w\ld n cont5d ab\t ! use ( a ^w1 if _m did n design1 by :at !y say1 conc]n+ its be+ a law1 & n prop]ly a cov5ant1 to prep>e ! way = ! d5ial ( ! imputation ( ,adam's s92 or did n1 at ! same "t1 consid] him z no o!r ?an ! natural head ( 8 po/]ity1 :i*1 if x 7 to be all[$1 w\ld effectually ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( orig9al s91 z conta9$ 9 "s foll[+ answ]s4 ,!re=e we mu/ endeav\r to prove t man 0 n b>ely "u a law1 b a cov5ant ( works2 &1 t we may proce$ ) m cle>ness1 we %all premise "s ?+s1 9 g5]al1 conc]n+ ! diff]5ce betwe5 a law & a cov5ant4 ,a law is ! reveal$ w ( a sov]eign1 9 :i* a debt ( ob$i5ce is dem&$1 & a puni%m5t ?reat5$1 9 proportion to ! nature ( ! (f5ce1 9 case ( disob$i5ce4 ,& "h we mu/ consid]1 t z a subject is b\nd to obey a law2 s he _c ju/ly be depriv$ ( t :i* he has a natural "r to1 b 9 case ( disob$i5ce2 !re=e ob$i5ce to a law gives him a "r to impunity1 b no?+ m ?an ?is2 :]eas a cov5ant gives a p]son a "r1 ^u 8 fulfill+ ! conditions !re(1 to all ^? privileges1 :i* are /ipulat$1 or promis$ !re94 ,?is may be illu/rat$1 by consid]+ x z appli$ to human =ms ( gov]nm5t1 9 :i* x is suppos$ t e subject is possess$ ( "s ?+s1 :i* he has a natural or political "r to1 :i* he _c ju/ly be depriv$ (1 unless he =feit !m by violat+ ! law1 :i*1 z a subject1 he 0 oblig$ to obey2 !re=e1 ?\gh 8 ob$i5ce give him a "r to impunity1 or to ! undi/urb$ possession ( 8 life & e/ate1 yet ?is does n entitle him to any privilege1 :i* he _h no natural "r to4 ,a k+ is n oblig$ to advance a subject to great hon\rs1 because he has n =feit$ 8 life & e/ate by rebellion3 b 9 case he _h promis$ him1 z an act ( fav\r1 t he w\ld conf] su* hon\rs ^u him1 ^u condition ( 8 yield+ ob$i5ce 9 "s p>ticul> in/ances1 !n he w\ld h a "r to !m1 n z yield+ ob$i5ce to a law1 b z fulfill+ ! conditions ( a cov5ant4 ,?is may be f>!r illu/rat$1 by consid]+ ! case ( ,mephibo%e?4 ,he _h a natural & legal "r to 8 life & e/ate1 :i* desc5d$ to him f 8 fa!r ,jona?an1 because he behav$ himself peaceably1 & _h n rebell$ aga9/ ,david2 b ?is did n entitle him to ^? special fav\rs :i* ,david conf]r$ ^u him1 su* z eat+ bread at 8 table cont9ually1 #b ,sam4 ix4 #ac4 = ^? 7 ! result ( a cov5ant betwe5 ,david & ,jona?an2 9 :i* ,david promis$1 t he w\ld %ew k9dness to 8 h\se aft] him4 ,n[1 to apply ?is to our pres5t case1 if we consid] our fir/ p>5ts only z "u a law1 _! p]fect ob$i5ce to x1 x is true1 w\ld h giv5 !m a "r to impunity1 s9ce puni%m5t supposes a crime2 !re=e ,god c\ld n1 consi/5tly ) 8 p]fections1 h puni%$ !m1 _h !y n rebell$ aga9/ him4 ,i d n say1 t ,god c\ld n1 9 consi/5cy ) 8 p]fections1 h tak5 away ! bless+s t he conf]r$ ^u !m1 z creatures1 9 a way ( sov]eignty1 b ?is he c\ld n d z a judge2 s t man w\ld h be5 entirely exempt$ f puni%m5t1 z long z he _h /ood4 ,b ?is w\ld n1 9 ! lea/1 h entitl$ him to any sup]add$ happ9ess1 unless !re _h be5 a promise made1 :i* gave him gr\nd to expect x1 9 case he yield$ ob$i5ce2 & if !re 71 !n t disp5sation1 :i* be=e conta9$ ! =m ( a law1 hav+ ?is circum/ance add$ to x1 w\ld aft]w>ds conta9 ! =m ( a cov5ant1 & s give him a "r to t sup]-add$ happ9ess promis$ !re91 accord+ to ! t5or ( t cov5ant4 ,!re=e1 if we c prove 7:i* we %all endeav\r to d1 be=e we dismiss ?is subject7 n only t man 0 oblig$ to yield p]fect ob$i5ce1 z be+ "u a law2 b t he 0 giv5 to expect a sup]-add$ happ9ess1 consi/+ ei!r 9 ! grace ( confirmation 9 8 pres5t /ate1 or 9 ! heav5ly bless$ness2 !n x w foll[1 t he w\ld h _h a "r to x1 9 case ( yield+ t ob$i5ce1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ?is disp5sation1 z conta9+ 9 x ! nature ( a cov5ant4 ,?is ,i appreh5d to be ! j diff]5ce betwe5 a law & a cov5ant1 z applicable to ?is pres5t argum5t1 & consequ5tly mu/ conclude1 t ! disp5sation man 0 "u1 conta9$ bo? ! ideas ( a law & a cov5ant3 8 relation to ,god1 z a creature1 oblig$ him to yield p]fect ob$i5ce to ! div9e w1 z conta9+ ! =m ( a law2 & ?is p]fect ob$i5ce1 _h x be5 p]=m$1 w\ld h giv5 him a "r to ! heav5ly bless$ness1 by virtue ( t promise1 :i* ,god 0 pleas$ to give to man 9 ?is disp5sation1 z x conta9$ 9 x ! nature ( a cov5ant4 ,& ?is w f>!r appe>1 :5 we consid]1 7#b47 ,! bless+ promis$ 9 ?is cov5ant1 namely1 life4 ,?is1 9 scripture1 is us$ sometimes to signify temporal1 &1 at o!r times1 spiritual & et]nal bless+s3 we h bo? ^! s5ses jo9$ toge!r 9 ! apo/le's words1 :]e we read ( ! life t n[ is1 & t :i* is to come1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #h4 ,moreov]1 sometimes life & bless+1 or bless$ness1 are put toge!r1 & oppos$ to dea?1 z conta9+ 9 x all ! +r$i5ts ( evil1 ,deut4 xxx4 #ai4 9 :i* scripture1 :5 ,moses exhorts !m to *oose life1 he do? n b>ely int5d a natural life1 or outw>d bless+s1 = ^! !re is no "o b *ooses1 :]eas _m are h>dly p]suad$ to make *oice ( spiritual life4 ,9 ?is head we are ^u1 we consid] life1 z includ+ 9 x1 bo? spiritual & et]nal bless$ness2 s x is to be und]/ood1 :5 our ,savi\r says1 ,/rait is ! gate1 & n>r[ is ! way1 :i* leade? unto life2 ,matt4 vii4 #ad4 & else:]e1 ,if ?\ wilt ent] into life1 keep ! comm&m5ts1 *ap4 xix4 #ag4 ,we mu/ !re=e conclude1 t ,adam hav+ su* a promise z ?is made to him1 ^u condition ( p]fect ob$i5ce1 he 0 giv5 to expect "s privileges1 :i* he 0 n !n possess$ (1 :i* includ$ 9 !m ! enjoym5t ( ! heav5ly bless$ness2 !re=e ?is disp5sation1 t he 0 "u1 may well be call$ a cov5ant ( life4 ,b1 s9ce ?is is s necess>y a subject to be insi/$ on1 we %all (f] "s argum5ts to prove x4 ,"s h ?\ght t x might be prov$ f ,hos4 vi4 #g4 :i* !y *oose to r5d]1 ,!y1 l ,adam1 h transgress$ ! cov5ant2 f :5ce !y conclude1 t ,adam 0 "u a cov5ant2 & s !y suppose t ! ^w ,adam is tak5 = ! prop] "n ( our fir/ p>5t1 z x is probable x is else:]e1 viz4 :5 ,job says1 ,if ,i cov]$ my transgressions1 z ,adam1 ,job xxxi4 #cc4 allud+ to ^? trifl+ excuses :i* ,adam made1 to palliate 8 s91 imm$iately aft] 8 fall1 ,g54 iii4 #ab4 ,& !re are "s expositors :o conclude1 t ?is is no improbable s5se ( ?is text3#df yet ,i w\ld n lay mu* /ress on x2 because ! words may be r5d]$ z !y are 9 our translation1 ,!y1 l m51 c4 q4 d4 accord+ to ! cu/om ( va9 man1 !y h transgress$ ! cov5ant2 or1 !y are no bett] ?an ! re/ ( mank9d1 :o are dispos$ to break cov5ant ) ,god4 ,9 ! same s5se ! apo/le uses ! words1 :5 reprov+ ! ,cor9?ians1 he says1 ,are ye n c>nal1 & walk z m51 #a ,cor4 iii4 #c4 ,!re=e1 pass+ ?is by1 let u enquire1 :e!r x may n1 9 "s measure1 be prov$ f t scripture1 :i* is (t5 br\ght = ?is purpose1 ,9 ! day ?\ eate/ !re(1 ?\ %alt surely die1 ,g54 ii4 #ag4 f :5ce x is argu$1 t1 if man _h reta9$ 8 integrity1 he w\ld h be5 made p>tak] ( ! heav5ly bless$ness4 ,_m1 inde$1 are s f> f ?9k+ ?is an argum5t to prove ?is matt]1 t !y br+ x z an objection aga9/ x1 z ?\gh ,god _h giv5 man h]eby to und]/&1 t he 0 n1 pursuant to ! nature ( a cov5ant1 to expect any f>!r degree ( happ9ess ?an :at he 0 already possess$ (2 b1 agreeably to ! sanction ( a law1 dea? 0 to be inflict$1 9 case ( disob$i5ce2 & life1 t is1 ! /ate 9 :i* he 0 creat$1 %\ld be cont9u$1 z long z he reta9$ 8 integrity4 ,z :5 a legislator ?reat5s 8 subjects ) dea?1 9 case !y are guilty ( rebellion1 no?+ c be inf]r$ f !nce1 b t1 if !y d n rebel1 !y %all be cont9u$ 9 ! quiet possession ( :at !y _h a natural "r to1 z subjects1 & n t !y %\ld be advanc$ to a high] degree ( dignity4 ,?is s5se ( ! text1 inde$1 en]vates ! =ce ( ! argum5t1 tak5 f x1 to prove1 t man 0 "u a cov5ant4 ,b yet ,i w\ld n :olly give x up1 z conta9+ 9 x no?+ to support ! argum5t we are def5d+4 ,= ?is ?reat5+ 0 d5\nc$1 n only to signify ,god's w to puni% s91 or ! c]ta9 ev5t t %\ld foll[ ^u x1 b z a motive to ob$i5ce2 & !re=e x includes 9 x a promise ( life1 9 case he reta9$ 8 integrity4 ,! "q !re=e is2 :at is meant by ?is life8 or1 :e!r x has any respect to ! heav5ly bless$ness8 ,9 answ] to :i*1 ,i see no reason to conclude b t x has2 s9ce t is s (t5 und]/ood by ! ^w life 9 scripture3 ?us x is said1 ,he> & y\r s\l %all live1 ,isa4 lv4 #c4 &1 ,if ?\ wilt ent] into life1 keep ! comm&m5ts1 ,matt4 xix4 #ag1 & 9 _m o!r places2 !re=e :y %\ld n life1 9 ?is place1 be tak5 9 ! same s5se8 ,s1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 dea? is ?reat5$1 9 sev]al scriptures x implies a privation ( ! heav5ly bless$ness1 & n b>ely a loss ( ^? bless+s1 :i* we are actually possess$ (4 ,moreov]1 ,adam c\ld n b "k ,god to be ! ,f\nta9 ( bless$ness1 o!rwise he w\ld h be5 v defective 9 k2 &1 :5 he look$ into himself1 he w\ld f9d t he 0 capable ( a great] degree ( bless$ness1 ?an he did at pres5t enjoy1 & 7:i* 0 yet m7 he _h a desire !re( implant$ 9 8 v nature4 ,n[ :at c be inf]r$ f h5ce1 b t he w\ld conclude t ,god1 :o gave him ^! enl>g$ desires1 aft] "s f>!r degree ( happ9ess aris+ f communion ) him1 w\ld give him to expect x1 9 case he reta9$ t hol9ess1 :i* 0 implant$ 9 8 nature8 ,b1 t x may f>!r appe> t our fir/ p>5ts 7 giv5 to expect a great] degree ( happ9ess1 & consequ5tly t ! disp5sation1 t !y 7 "u1 0 prop]ly f$]al1 let x be consid]$2 t ! advantages :i* ,*ri/ came into ! _w to procure = 8 p1 :i* are promis$ to !m1 9 ! second cov5ant1 are1 = sub/ance1#dg ! same ) ^? :i* man w\ld h enjoy$1 _h he n fall52 = he came to seek & to save t :i* 0 lo/1 & to procure ! recov]y ( =feit$ bless+s4 ,b ,*ri/ came into ! _w to pur*ase et]nal life = !m2 !re=e ?is w\ld h be5 enjoy$1 if !re _h be5 no ne$ ( pur*as+ x1 viz4 if man _h reta9$ 8 integrity4 ,! apo/le1 speak+ ( ! end ( ,*ri/'s com+ into ! _w1 obs]ves1 ,gal4 iii4 #ac1 #ad4 n only1 t x 0 to r$eem u f ! curse1 or ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 b t 8 r$eem$ ones might be made p>tak]s ( ! bless+ ( ,abraham1 :i* 0 a v compreh5sive "o1 includ+ 9 x1 t ,god w\ld be 8 ,god1 8 %ield1 & exce$+ great rew>d1 ,g54 xvii4 #g4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xv4 #a4 & ! same apo/le else:]e speaks ( ,*ri/'s hav+ r$eem$ !m t 7 "u ! law1 t is1 ! curse ( ! violat$ law1 or cov5ant1 t we might receive ! adoption ( sons1 ,gal4 iv4 #d1 #e4 t is1 t we might be made p>tak]s ( all ! privileges ( ,god's *ildr51 :i* c]ta9ly include 9 !m et]nal life4 ,aga91 !re is ano!r scripture t f>!r supports ?is argum5t1 tak5 f ,rom4 viii4 #c1 #d4 ,:at ! law c\ld n d1 9 t x 0 weak ?r\gh ! fle%1 ,god s5d+ 8 own ,son 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 &1 = s91 condemn$ s9 9 ! fle%1 t ! righte\sness ( ! law might be fulfill$ 9 u2 :i* is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! fir/ cov5ant1 et]nal life 0 n to be expect$1 s9ce x 0 become weak1 or c\ld n give x1 because man c\ld n yield p]fect ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 ! condition !re(3 ,b ,god's s5d+ 8 own ,son to p]=m ?is ob$i5ce = u1 0 an exp$i5t = our atta9+ t life1 :i* we c\ld n o!rwise h enjoy$4 ,?is seems to be ! g5]al scope & design ( ! apo/le 9 ?is text2 & x is agreeable to ! s5se ( _m o!r scriptures1 t speak ( ! advantages t believ]s atta9 by ,*ri/'s dea?1 z comp>$ ) ! disadvantages :i* man su/a9$ by ,adam's fall2 !re=e x foll[s1 t1 _h ,adam /ood1 he1 & all 8 po/]ity1 w\ld h atta9$ et]nal life4 ,?us we h endeav\r$ to prove1 t ,god ent]$ into cov5ant ) ,adam1 inasmu* z he 0 giv5 to expect1 t1 if he _h yield$ p]fect ob$i5ce1 he %\ld h be5 possess$ ( ! heav5ly bless$ness4 ,b suppos+ ?is be n all[$ (1 & ! argum5ts br\ght to prove x are reckon$ inconclusive1 x w\ld be suffici5t to our pres5t purpose1 & w\ld argue ! disp5sation t ,adam 0 "u to be t ( a cov5ant1 if ,god _h only promis$ him ! grace ( confirmation1 & n to transplant him f ! e>?ly to ! heav5ly p>adise2 = su* a privilege z ?is1 :i* w\ld h r5d]$ 8 fall impossible1 w\ld h conta9$ s advantage\s a circum/ance att5d+ ! /ate 9 :i* he 01 z w\ld h pla9ly prov$ ! disp5sation he 0 "u to be f$]al4 ,!re=e1 be=e we dismiss ?is head1 we %all endeav\r to make t appe>1 & consid]1 #a4 ,t to be confirm$ 9 a /ate ( hol9ess & happ9ess1 0 necess>y to r5d] t /ate ( bless$ness1 9 :i* he 0 creat$ compleat2 = :atev] advantages he 0 possess$ (1 x w\ld h be5 a great allay to !m to consid]1 t x 0 possible = him to lose !m1 or ?r\gh any act ( inadv]t5cy1 9 comply+ ) a temptation to fall1 & ru9 himself = ev]4 ,if ! sa9ts 9 heav51 :o are advanc$ to a great] degree ( bless$ness1 7 n confirm$ 9 x2 if x 0 possible = !m to lose1 or fall f x1 x w\ld r5d] _! joy incomplete2 mu* m w\ld ! happ9ess ( ,adam h be5 s1 if he _h be5 to h cont9u$ = ev]2 )\t ?is privilege4 #b4 ,if he _h n _h gr\nd to expect ! grace ( confirmation 9 hol9ess & happ9ess1 ^u 8 yield+ p]fect ob$i5ce1 !n ?is p]fect ob$i5ce1 c\ld n1 9 any respect1 9 propriety ( speak+1 be said to h be5 conditional1 unless y suppose x a condition ( ! bless+s :i* he 0 !n possess$ (2 :i* seems n s agreeable to ! idea conta9$ 9 ! ^w condition1 :i* is consid]$ z a motive to excite ob$i5ce1 tak5 f "s bless+1 :i* w\ld be consequ5t !reupon4 ,b1 if ?is be n all[$ to h suffici5t weight 9 x1 let me add1 #c4 ,t x is agreeable to1 & t5ds v mu* to advance ! glory ( ! div9e goodness1 = ,god n to leave an innoc5t creature 9 a /ate ( p]petual unc]ta9ty1 z to ! cont9uance ( 8 hol9ess & happ9ess2 :i* he w\ld h done1 _h he n promis$ him ! grace ( confirmation1 :]eby he w\ld1 by 8 imm$iate int]posure1 h prev5t$ e ?+ t might h occasion$ 8 fall4 #d4 ,?is may be f>!r argu$1 f ! me?od ( ,god's deal+ ) o!r s9less creatures1 :om he design$ to make completely bless$1 & s monum5ts ( 8 abundant goodness4 ,?us he dealt ) ! holy angels1 & ?us he w deal ) 8 sa9ts1 9 ano!r _w2 ! =m] are1 ! o!r %all be1 :5 arriv$ !re1 confirm$ 9 hol9ess & happ9ess2 & :y %\ld we suppose1 t ! goodness ( ,god %\ld be less glorifi$ t[>ds man at fir/1 _h he reta9$ 8 integrity8 ,moreov]1 ?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid]1 #e4 ,t ! disp5sation ( provid5ce1 :i* ,adam 0 "u1 seems to c>ry 9 x ! nature ( a /ate ( probation4 ,if he 0 a probation]1 x mu/ ei!r be = ! heav5ly glory1 or1 at lea/1 = a f>!r degree ( happ9ess1 conta9+ 9 x ?is grace ( confirmation1 :i* is ! lea/ t c be suppos$1 if !re 7 any promise giv5 him2 &1 if all o!r disp5sations ( provid5ce1 t[>ds man1 conta9 s _m great & preci\s promises 9 !m1 z x is c]ta9 !y d2 c we suppose t man1 9 8 /ate ( innoc5cy1 _h no promise giv5 him8 ,&1 if he _h1 !n ,i _c b conclude1 t ,god ent]$ into cov5ant ) him1 :i* 0 ! ?+ to be prov$4 ,object4 #a4 ,! apo/le1 9 "s ( ! scriptures b n[ ref]r$ to1 calls ! disp5sation1 t ,adam 0 "u1 a law2 !re=e we h no gr\nd to call x a cov5ant4 ,answ4 ,x is true1 x is (t5 call$ a law2 b let x be consid]$1 t x _h two ideas includ$ 9 x1 :i* are n opposite to1 or inconsi/5t ) ea* o!r1 namely1 t ( a law1 & a cov5ant4 ,z man 0 "u a natural & indisp5sable obligation to yield p]fect ob$i5ce1 & 0 liable to et]nal dea?1 9 case ( disob$i5ce1 x _h 9 x ! =m & sanction ( a law2 & ?is is n inconsi/5t ) any ?+ t has be5 be=e sugge/$1 9 :i* we h endeav\r$ to ma9ta91 t1 besides ?is1 !re 0 some?+ add$ to x t conta9$ ! nature ( a cov5ant1 :i* is all t we pret5d to prove2 & !re=e ! disp5sation may ju/ly take its d5om9ation f "o or ! o!r idea1 provid$1 :5 "o is m5tion$1 ! o!r be n exclud$4 ,if we call x a law1 x 0 su* a law1 z _h a promise ( sup]-add$ bless$ness annex$ to x2 or if we1 on ! o!r h&1 call x a cov5ant1 x _h1 not)/&+1 ! obligation ( a law1 s9ce x 0 made ) a subject1 :o 0 b\nd1 )\t reg>d to 8 arbitr>y *oice 9 ?is matt]1 to fulfil ! dem&s !re(4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 aga9/ :at has be5 said conc]n+ man's hav+ a promise ( ! heav5ly bless$ness giv5 him1 ^u condition ( ob$i5ce1 t ?is is a privilege peculi>ly adapt$ to ! gospel-disp5sation2 & t our ,savi\r 0 ! fir/ t made x kn[n to ! _w1 z ! apo/le says1 t life & immortality is br\ght to light ?r\gh ! gospel1 & made manife/1 by ! appe>+ ( our ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/1 #b ,tim4 i4 #aj4 & !re=e x 0 n made kn[n by ! law1 & consequ5tly !re 0 no promise !re( made to ,adam 9 innoc5cy2 & ! apo/le says else:]e1 t ! way into ! holie/ ( all1 t is1 into heav51 0 n yet made manife/1 :ile ! fir/ tab]nacle 0 yet /&+1 till ,*ri/ came1 :o obta9$ et]nal r$emption = u1 ,heb4 ix4 #h1 #aa1 #ab4 ,f :5ce !y argue1 t we h no reason to conclude t ,adam _h any promise1 or expectation1 f\nd$ !reon1 ( ! heav5ly bless$ness2 & consequ5tly ! argum5t tak5 f !nce to prove1 t ! disp5sation he 0 "u1 0 t ( a cov5ant1 is n conclusive4 ,answ4 ,x seems v /range1 t any %\ld inf]1 f ! scriptures m5tion$ 9 ! objection1 t et]nal life 0 altoge!r unkn[n 9 ! _w till ,*ri/ came into x1 inasmu* z ! mean+ ( ^? scriptures is pla9ly ?is3 9 ! =m] ( !m1 :5 ! apo/le speaks ( life & immortality z br\ght to light by ! gospel1 no?+ else c be int5d$1 b t ?is is m fully reveal$ by ! gospel1 ?an x 0 be=e2 or1 t ,*ri/ reveal$ ?is z a pur*as$ possession1 9 :i* respect x c\ld n be reveal$ be=e4 ,&1 if ?is be oppos$ to ! revelation giv5 to ,adam ( life & immortality1 9 ! fir/ cov5ant2 x may be not)/&+1 di/+ui%$ f x3 = ?\gh ! heav5ly bless$ness 0 conta9$ !re93 yet x 0 n consid]$1 z includ+ 9 x ! idea ( salvation1 z x does to u :5 reveal$ 9 ! gospel4 ,z to ! latt] ( ^? scriptures1 conc]n+ ! way into ! holie/ ( all1 t is1 into heav51 n be+ made manife/ :ile ! fir/ tab]nacle 0 yet /&+1 ! mean+ !re( is1 t ! way ( our r$emption1 by ,jesus ,*ri/1 0 n s cle>ly reveal$1 or ) ^? circum/ances ( glory "u ! c]emonial law1 z x is by ! gospel2 or1 at lea/1 :atev] discov]ies 7 made !re(1 yet ! promises _h n _! full accompli%m5t1 till ,*ri/ came & erect$ ! gospel-disp5sation2 ?is1 !re=e1 do? n1 9 ! lea/1 militate aga9/ ! argum5t we are ma9ta9+4 ,?us conc]n+ ! bless+ promis$ 9 ?is cov5ant1 namely1 life1 by :i* x f>!r appe>s to be a f$]al disp5sation4 7#c47 ,we are n[ to consid] ! condition ( man's obta9+ ?is bless+1 :i*1 z x is express$ 9 ?is answ]1 0 p]sonal1 p]fect1 & p]petual ob$i5ce4 #a4 ,he 0 oblig$ to p]=m ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 agreeable to 8 "*1 z a subject1 & !reby to own ! sov]eignty ( 8 ,creator1 & ,lawgiv]1 & ! equity ( 8 law1 & 8 "r to gov]n him1 accord+ to x1 :i* obligation 0 natural1 necess>y1 & indisp5sible4 #b4 ,?is ob$i5ce 0 to be p]sonal1 t is1 n p]=m$ by any o!r 9 8 behalf1 & imput$ to him1 z 8 ob$i5ce 0 to be imput$ to all 8 po/]ity2 & !re=e1 9 t respect1 x w\ld n h be5 p]sonal1 z appli$ to !m2 b z ! ob$i5ce ( ,*ri/ is imput$ to u 9 ! second cov5ant4 #c4 ,x 0 to be p]fect1 )\t ! lea/ defect1 & t bo? 9 he>t & life4 ,he 0 oblig$ to d e ?+ t ,god requir$1 z well z ab/a9 f e ?+ t he =bade him2 !re=e we are n to suppose1 t x 0 only 8 eat+ ! =bidd5 fruit t w\ld ru9 him1 ?\gh t 0 ! p>ticul> s9 by :i* he fell2 s9ce 8 do+ any o!r ?+1 t 0 9 itself s9ful1 or 8 neglect+ any ?+ t 0 requir$1 w\ld equally h occasion$ 8 fall4 ,b s9ce we are consid]+ man's obligation to yield ob$i5ce to ! div9e law1 x foll[s f h5ce1 t x 0 necess>y t !re %\ld be an intimation giv5 ( ! rule1 or matt] ( 8 ob$i5ce1 & consequ5tly t ! law ( ,god %\ld be made kn[n to him2 = x is absolutely necess>y1 n only t a law %\ld be enact$1 b promulgat$1 be=e ! subject is b\nd to obey x4 ,n[ ! law ( ,god 0 made kn[n to man two ways1 agreeable to ! tw(old di/9ction !re(4 #a/1 ,! law ( nature 0 writt5 on 8 he>t1 9 :i* ! wisdom ( ,god did z mu* discov] itself1 z 9 ! subject matt] ( ?is law4 ,9 ?is respect1 ! :ole law ( nature might be said to be made kn[n to him at once2 ! k ( :i* 0 communicat$ to him1 ) ! p[]s & faculties ( 8 s\l1 & 01 z x 71 in/amp$ on 8 nature2 s t he might z well plead1 t he 0 n an intellig5t creature1 z t he 0 de/itute ( ! k ( ?is law4 #b;dly1 ,z !re 71 besides ?is1 sev]al o!r positive laws1 t man 0 oblig$ to yield ob$i5ce to1 ?\gh ^! c\ld n1 prop]ly speak+1 be said to be writt5 on 8 he>t2 yet he _h ! k h]e( communicat$ to him4 ,:e!r ?is 0 done all at once1 or at v>i\s times1 x is n = u to det]m9e2 h[ev]1 ?is we mu/ conclude1 t ^! positive laws c\ld n be kn[n 9 a way ( reason+1 z ! law ( nature might4 ,b1 s9ce we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t ,god 0 pleas$1 9 diff]5t ways & times1 to communicate 8 m9d & w to man1 we are n to suppose t he 0 de/itute ( ! k ( all ^? positive laws1 t he 0 oblig$ to obey4 ,:at ! numb] ( ^! laws 01 we "k n2 b1 z !re h be51 9 all ages1 v>i\s positive laws relat+ to in/itut$ wor%ip1 d\btless1 ,adam _h _m su* laws reveal$ to him ?\gh n m5tion$ 9 scripture4 ,?is ,i _c b obs]ve1 because "s p]sons use su* modes ( speak+ ab\t ?is matt]1 z ?\gh !re 7 no o!r positive law1 t man 0 oblig$ to obey b t ( 8 n eat+ ( ! tree ( k ( good & evil1 or1 toge!r ) x1 t :i* relat$ to ! obs]vation ( ! sabba?4#dh #d4 ,! ob$i5ce1 :i* man 0 to p]=m1 0 to be p]petual2 by :i* we are n to und]/&1 t x 0 to be p]=m$ to et]nity1 "u ! notion ( a condition ( ! cov5ant1 ?\gh x c]ta9ly 01 z ?is cov5ant conta9$ 9 x ! obligation ( a law4 ,! reason ( ?is is v obvi\s2 =1 :5 any ?+ is p]=m$1 z a condition ( obta9+ a subsequ5t bless+ x is suppos$ t ?is bless+ is n to be conf]r$ till ! condition is p]=m$4 ,b t is inconsi/5t ) ! et]nal duration ( ?is ob$i5ce1 on ! p]=mance :]e( ! heav5ly bless$ness 0 to be conf]r$2 & !re=e1 ?\gh div9es (t5 use ! ^w p]petual1 :5 treat+ on ?is subject1 x mu/ be und]/ood ) ?is limitation1 t man 0 to obey1 )\t any int]ruption or defect1 s long z he rema9$ 9 a /ate ( probation2 & ?is ob$i5ce _h a peculi> ref]5ce to ! disp5sation1 z x 0 f$]al3 b1 :5 ?is /ate ( trial 0 ov]1 & ! bless+1 promis$ on ?is condition1 conf]r$1 !n1 ?\gh ! same ob$i5ce 0 to be p]=m$ to et]nity1 x w\ld n be consid]$ z ! condition ( a cov5ant1 b z ! obligation ( a law4 ,& ?is leads u to enquire1 ,:e!r we may n1 ) "s degree ( probability1 )\t be+ guilty ( a s9ful curiosity1 det]m9e any ?+ relat+ to ! "t ( man's cont9uance 9 a /ate ( trial1 be=e ! bless+ promis$1 at lea/1 t "p ( x1 :i* consi/$ 9 ! grace ( confirmation1 w\ld h be5 conf]r$ ^u him4 ,?\gh ,i w\ld n ent] into any subject t is ov]-curi\s1 or pret5d to det]m9e t :i* is altoge!r unc]ta91 yet1 ,i ?9k ?is is n to be reckon$ s1 especially if we be n too p]emptory1 or exce$ ! b\nds ( mode/y1 9 :at respects ?is matt]4 ,all t ,i %all say1 conc]n+ x1 is1 t x seems v probable t our fir/ p>5ts w\ld h cont9u$ no long] 9 ?is /ate ( probation1 b w\ld h atta9$ ! grace ( confirmation1 :i* is a consid]able circum/ance 9 ! bless+ promis$ 9 ?is cov5ant1 z soon z !y _h *ildr5 arriv$ to an age capable ( obey+1 or s9n+1 !mselves1 :i*1 h[ long t w\ld h be51 x is a va9 ?+ to pret5d to det]m9e4 ,! reason :y div9es suppose1 t ,adam's /ate ( probation w\ld h cont9u$ no long]1 is1 because ^! *ildr5 mu/ !n ei!r be suppos$ to h be5 confirm$ 9 t /ate ( hol9ess & happ9ess1 9 :i* !y 7 or n4 ,if !y _h be5 confirm$ !re91 !n !y w\ld h atta9$ ! bless+s ( ?is cov5ant1 be=e ,adam _h fulfill$ ! condition !re(4 ,if !y _h n be5 confirm$1 !n x 0 possible = !m to h fall51 & yet = him to h /ood2 & s 8 p]=m+ ! condition ( ! cov5ant1 w\ld n h procur$ ! bless+ !re( = !m1 :i* is contr>y to ! t5or !re(4 ,:5 our fir/ p>5ts w\ld h be5 remov$ f p>adise to heav51 & s h atta9$ ! p]fection ( ! bless+s conta9$ 9 ?is cov5ant1 x w\ld be a va91 presumptu\s1 & unpr(itable ?+ to enquire into4 7#d47 ,! la/ ?+ obs]v$1 9 ?is answ]1 is :at "s call ! seals annex$ to ?is cov5ant1 z an ord9ance design$ to confirm _! fai? !re92 & ^! 7 ! two trees m5tion$ 9 ,g54 ii4 ( :i* ! tree ( life 0 m prop]ly call$ a seal1 ?an ! tree ( k ( good & evil4 #a4 ,conc]n+ ! tree ( life1 sev]al ?+s may be obs]v$1 #a/1 ,x 0 a s+le tree1 n a species ( trees1 be>+ "o sort ( fruit1 z "s suppose3 ,?is is evid5t1 because x is expressly said1 t x 0 plant$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! g>d51 ,g54 ii4 #i4 #b;dly1 ,! fruit !re( is said1 9 ! same scripture1 to be pleasant to ! sight1 & good = food1 z well z t ( o!r trees1 :i* 7 orda9$ = ! same purpose4 ,x is a va9 ?+ to enquire :at sort ( fruit x 02 & x is bett] to confess our ignorance h]e(1 ?an to pret5d to be wise above :at is writt54 #c;dly1 ,x is call$ ! tree ( life4 ,"s suppose1 t ! pr9cipal1 if n ! only reason1 ( its be+ s call$1 01 because x 0 orda9$ to pres]ve man's natural life1 or prev5t any decay ( nature2 or to re/ore x1 if x 7 9 ! lea/ impair$1 to its =m] vig\r4 ,& accord+ly !y suppose1 t1 ?\gh man 0 made immortal1 yet "s ?+s might h happ5$ to him1 :i* w\ld h _h a t5d5cy to impair 8 heal?1 9 "s degree1 & weak5 & de/roy ! temp]am5t ( 8 body1 by :i* means dea? w\ld gradually1 accord+ to ! c\rse ( nature1 be br\ght ^u him3 ,b1 z a relief aga9/ ?is1 he _h a rem$y always at h&2 = ! fruit ( ?is tree1 by a m$ic9al virtue1 w\ld effectually re/ore him to 8 =m] /ate ( heal?1 z mu* z meat1 dr9k1 & re/1 h a natural virtue to repair ! fatigues1 & supply ! necessities ( nature1 9 ^? :o h ! mo/ heal?ful con/itution1 :i* w\ld1 not)/&+1 be de/roy$1 )\t ! use !re(4 ,b1 ?\gh !re be some:at ( _s & +5uity 9 ?is supposition2 yet :y may we n suppose1 t ! use ( any o!r food might h ! same effect1 :i* w\ld be always ready at h&1 :5ev] he _h occasion = x1 or :]ev] he resid$8 ,!re=e ,i _c b conclude1 t ! pr9cipal1 if n ! only reason1 ( ! tree ( life's be+ s call$1 0 because x 01 by ,god's appo9tm5t1 a sacram5tal sign & ord9ance = ! fai? ( our fir/ p>5ts1 t1 if !y reta9$ _! integrity1 !y might be assur$ ( ! bless$ ev5t !re(1 to wit1 et]nal life1 ( :i* ?is 01 z x is call$ 9 ?is answ]1 a pl$ge2 & x conta9$ 9 x ! same idea1 = sub/ance1 z o!r sacram5ts d1 namely1 z x 0 design$ n to conf]1 b to signify ! bless+ promis$1 & z a f>!r means to enc\rage _! expectation !re(3 ,?us our fir/ p>5ts 7 to eat ( ! fruit ( ?is tree1 agreeably to ! nature ( o!r sacram5tal signs1 ) ?is view1 t h]eby ! ?+ signifi$ might be br\ght to _! remembrance1 & !y might take occasion1 at ! same "t1 to rely on ,god's promise1 relat+ to ! bless+ :i* !y expect$2 & !y might be z mu* assur$1 t !y %\ld atta9 et]nal life1 9 case !y p]si/$ 9 _! ob$i5ce1 z !y 71 t ,god _h giv5 !m ?is tree1 & lib]ty to eat !re(1 ) ! expectation ( ?is bless+ signifi$ !reby4 ,n[1 to make x appe>1 t x 0 design$ z a sacram5tal sign ( et]nal life1 :i* 0 promis$ 9 ?is cov5ant1 we may consid] ^? allusions to x 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :]eby ! heav5ly glory is set =?3 ?us x is said1 ,to him t ov]come? w ,i give to eat ( ! tree ( life1 :i* is 9 ! mid/ ( ! p>adise ( ,god1 ,rev4 ii4 #g4 & else:]e1 ,bless$ are !y t d 8 comm&m5ts1 t !y may h a "r to ! tree ( life1 *ap4 xxii4 #ad4 ,x seems v pla91 t ?is respects1 9 ^? scriptures1 ! heav5ly glory1 :i* is call$ ! ,new ,j]usalem2 or x has a p>ticul> application to t /ate ( ! *ur*1 ,:5 ,god %all wipe away all te>s f _! eyes1 & !re %all be no m dea?1 nei!r sorr[ nor cry+1 *ap4 xxi4 #d4 & x is m5tion$ imm$iately aft]1 ,*ri/'s com+ quickly1 & 8 rew>ds be+ ) him1 *ap4 xxii4 #ab4 & !re are sev]al o!r passages1 :i* might be easily obs]v$1 :i* agree only ) ! heav5ly /ate4 ,!re=e1 s9ce ?is glory is ?us describ$1 :y may we n suppose1 t ! heav5ly /ate 0 signifi$ by ?is tree to ,adam1 9 p>adise8 ,&1 t ?is may f>!r appe>1 let x be consid]$1 t no?+ is m common1 9 scripture1 ?an = ! ,holy ,gho/ to repres5t ! ?+ signifi$ by ! sign3 ,?us sanctification1 :i* 0 "o ?+ signifi$ by circumcision1 is call$1 ,! circumcision made )\t h&s1 ,coloss4 ii4 #aa4 & reg5]ation1 :i* is signifi$ by baptism1 is call$1 our be+ born ( wat]1 ,john iii4 #e4 & ,*ri/1 ^: dea? 0 signifi$ by ! passov]1 is call$1 ,our ,passov]1 #a ,cor4 v4 #g4 ,_m o!r in/ances1 ( ! l nature1 might be produc$2 !re=e1 s9ce ! heav5ly glory is repres5t$ by ! tree ( life1 :y may we n suppose1 t ! reason ( its be+ s call$1 01 because x 0 orda9$1 at fir/1 to be a sacram5tal sign or pl$ge ( et]nal life1 :i* our fir/ p>5ts 7 giv5 to expect1 accord+ to ! t5or ( t cov5ant1 :i* !y 7 "u8 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$1 by "s1 t sacram5tal signs1 c]emonies1 or types1 7 only adapt$ to t disp5sation1 :i* ! *ur* ( ! ,jews 7 "u1 & !re=e 7 n agreeable to t /ate 9 :i* man 0 at fir/4 ,answ4 ,! c]emonial law1 x is true1 0 n kn[n1 nor did x take place1 :ile man 0 9 a /ate ( innoc5cy2 nor 0 x ,god's ord9>y way to in/ruct him !n by signs2 yet x is n inconsi/5t ) t /ate1 = ,god to orda9 "o or two signs1 z ord9ances1 = ! fai? ( our fir/ p>5ts1 ! signification :]e( 0 adapt$ to ! /ate1 9 :i* !y 71 any m ?an our ,savi\r's in/itut+ two significant ord9ances "u ! gospel1 viz4 baptism1 & ! ,"l's supp]1 z hav+ relation to ! bless+s expect$ !re91 is inconsi/5t ) ?is pres5t disp5sation1 9 :i* we h no?+ to d ) ! c]emonial law1 any m ?an our fir/ p>5ts _h4 ,& all ?is argues no?+ m1 ?an t ,god may1 if he pleases1 9 any /ate ( ! *ur*1 in/ruct !m 9 ^? ?+s1 :i* _! fai? %\ld be conv]sant ab\t1 9 :at way he pleases4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t ! tree ( life 0 n design$ to be a sacram5tal sign ( ! cov5ant1 :i* our fir/ p>5ts 7 "u1 b r1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 an exp$i5t1 to r5d] !m immortal 9 a natural way1 inasmu* z :5 man 0 fall51 yet ! tree ( life _h /ill ! same virtue3 ,accord+ly x is said1 ,le/ he put =? 8 h&1 & take ( ! tree ( life1 & eat & live = ev]2 !re=e ! ,"l ,god s5t him =? out ( ! g>d5 ( ,ed52 & he drove out ! man3 & plac$ *]ubim & a flam+ sword1 :i* turn$ e way1 to keep ! way ( ! tree ( life1 ,g54 iii4 #bb1 #bc1 #bd4 ,& "s ext5d ?is objection s f>1 z t !y suppose man did n eat ( ! tree ( life be=e he fell1 :i*1 _h he done1 he w\ld by virtue ( 8 eat+ ( x1 h liv$ = ev]1 not)/&+ 8 s93 or if1 z soon z he _h fall51 he _h _h t happy ?\ght1 & s _h eat5 ( x1 he might1 ev5 !n1 h prev5t$ dea?2 & !re=e ,god drove him out ( p>adise1 t he might n eat ( x1 t s ! curse1 consequ5t ^u 8 fall1 might take effect4 ,answ4 ,! absurdity ( ?is objection1 & ! me?od ( reason+ made use ( to support x1 w appe>1 if we consid]1 t !re 0 some?+ m lo/ by man's fall1 besides immortality1 :i* no fruit1 produc$ by any tree1 c\ld re/ore to him4 ,&1 besides1 man 0 !n liable to t curse1 :i* 0 d5\nc$1 by :i* he 0 "u an indisp5sable necessity ( return+ to ! du/1 f :5ce he 0 tak52 & !re=e ! tree ( life c\ld n make ?is ?reat5+ ( no effect1 ?\gh man _h eat5 ( x1 aft] 8 fall3 ,b1 s9ce ! :ole =ce ( ! objection dep5ds on ! s5se !y put on ! text be=e-m5tion$1 agreeable !reunto1 ! only reply t we ne$ give to x is1 by consid]+ :at is ! true & prop] s5se !re(4 ,:5 x is said1 ,god drove out ! man1 le/ he %\ld eat ( ! tree ( life1 & live = ev]2 ! mean+ !re( is1 z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ,le/ ! poor deceiv$ creature1 :o is n[ become bl9d1 ignorant1 & expos$ to error1 %\ld eat ( ?is tree1 & ?9k to live = ev]1 z he did be=e ! fall1 !re=e he %all be driv5 out ( p>adise4 ,?is 01 9 "s respect1 an act ( k9dness to him1 to prev5t a mi/ake1 :i* might h be5 ( a p]nici\s t5d5cy1 9 turn+ him aside f seek+ salvation 9 ! promis$ se$4 ,besides1 :5 ! ?+ signifi$1 by ?is tree1 0 n to be obta9$ t way1 9 :i* x 0 be=e1 x ceas$ to be a sacram5tal sign2 & !re=e1 z he _h no "r to x1 s x w\ld h be5 no less ?an a pr(anation to make a religi\s use ( x1 9 8 fall5 /ate4 #b4 ,! o!r tree1 :i* we read (1 :]e( our fir/ p>5ts 7 =bidd5 to eat1 ^u pa9 ( dea?1 is call$1 ,! tree ( k1 ( good & evil4 ,?\gh ! fruit ( ?is tree 01 9 itself1 prop] = food1 z well z t ( any o!r2 yet ,god =bade man to eat ( x1 out ( 8 m]e sov]eignty1 & t he might h]eby let him "k1 t he enjoy$ no?+ b by 8 grant1 & t he mu/ ab/a9 f ?+s app>5tly good1 if he require x4 ,x is a va9 ?+ to pret5d to det]m9e :at sort ( fruit ?is tree produc$3 x is inde$1 a commonly receiv$ op9ion1 t x 0 an apple tree1 or "s species !re(2 b1 ?\gh ,i w n det]m9e ?is to be a vulg> error1 yet ,i _c b ?9k x a gr\ndless conjecture#di2 & !re=e ,i w\ld r pr(ess my ignorance z to ?is matt]4 ,z to ! reason ( its be+ call$ ! tree ( k1 ( good & evil2 "s h giv5 great scope to _! imag9ations1 9 advanc+ gr\ndless conjectures3 ?us ! ,jewi% hi/orian#ej1 &1 aft] him1 sev]al rabb9ical writ]s1 h suppos$1 t x 0 ?us describ$1 z !re 0 an int]nal virtue 9 ! fruit !re(1 to bright5 ! m9ds ( m51 &1 9 a natural way1 make !m wise4 ,& ,soc9us1 & "s ( 8 bre?r51 h s f> improv$ ^u ?is absurd supposition1 t !y h suppos$1 t our fir/ p>5ts1 be=e !y ate ( ?is tree1 _h n mu* m k ?an infants h1 :i* !y f\nd on ! lit]al s5se !y give ( t scripture1 :i* repres5ts !m z n kn[+ t !y 7 nak$#ea4 ,b en\gh ( ^! absurdities1 :i* c>ry 9 !m _! own confutation4 ,i _c b ?9k1 x is call$ ! tree ( k1 ( good & evil1 to signify1 t z man be=e knew1 by exp]i5ce1 :at x 0 to enjoy t good :i* ,god _h conf]r$ ^u him1 ! consequ5ce ( 8 eat+ !re( w\ld be 8 hav+ an exp]im5tal k ( evil4 ,all t ,i %all add1 conc]n+ ?is prohibition1 :i* ,god gave to our fir/ p>5ts1 is1 t1 z to ! matt] ( x1 x 0 "o ( ^? laws1 :i* are f\nd$ 9 ,god's arbitr>y w1 & !re=e ! ?+ 0 r5d]$ s9ful1 only by its be+ =bidd52 nev]!less1 man's disob$i5ce to x r5d]$ him no less guilty1 ?an if he _h transgress$ any ( ! laws ( nature4 ,moreov]1 x 0 a v small ?+ = him to h yield$ ob$i5ce to ?is law1 :i* 0 design$ z a trial ( 8 read9ess1 to p]=m univ]sal ob$i5ce 9 all ! in/ances !re(4 ,x 0 n s difficult a duty1 z t :i* ,god aft]w>ds comm&$ ,abraham to p]=m1 :5 he bade him (f] up 8 son2 nei!r 0 he "u a necessity ( eat+ !re(1 s9ce he _h su* a lib]al provision ( all ?+s = 8 su/5ance & delight2 & !re=e 8 s91 9 n comply+ h]e)1 0 ! m aggravat$4 ,besides1 he 0 expressly caution$ aga9/ x1 & told1 t 9 ! day t he eat ( x1 he %\ld die2 :]eby ,god1 =esee+ t he w\ld disobey ?is comm&1 det]m9$ to leave him )\t excuse4 ,?is 0 t transgression by :i* he fell1 & br\ght on ! _w all ! mis]ies t h ensu$ !reon4 ,footnote #db3 ,vide ,dr4 ,wells' ,sacr$ ,geography1 & ! excursions annex$ to x4 ,footnote #dc3 ,see ,que/4 cxxxix4 ,footnote #dd3 ,see ,que/4 cxvi4 ,footnote #de3 ,if !re _h be5 a p]iod 9 :i* !re 0 absolutely no exi/5ce1 !re w\ld nev] h be5 any ?+4 ,ei!r man1 or 8 ,creator1 or "o m remote1 has be5 f et]nity1 unless we admit ! contradiction ( an et]nal succession4 ,b because to create implies p[] & wisdom1 :i* we h n ! lea/ reason to imag9e any creature c possess1 ei!r man1 & ! _w he possesses1 h always be51 or _! mak]4 ,! hi/ory ( man1 ! /ructure ( languages1 ! face ( ! gr\nd1 c4 %ew t man & 8 habitation h n be5 f et]nity2 !re=e ,god is et]nal4 ,z all excell5cy is 9 himself or d]iv$ f him1 8 happ9ess dep5ds only on himself2 & ! worlds he has made1 are s f> pleas+ z !y exhibit himself to himself4 ,he c\ld h made 8 intellig5t creatures all confirm$ 9 hol9ess1 b he *ose to conf] lib]ty1 :i* 0 a bless+ till abus$4 ,he knew all ! consequ5ces1 & t ^! w\ld ex]cise 8 m]cy & ju/ice4 ,p>tial evil he det]m9$ %\ld produce univ]sal good1 & t no evil %\ld take place1 b t :i* %\ld ev5tually praise him4 ,! fir/ intellig5t creatures 7 purely spiritual1 & ea* /ood or fell = himself4 ,he unit$ 9 man ! spiritual & corporeal natures2 he =m$ 8 s\l innoc5t & holy1 & made ample provision = ! com=t ( 8 body2 & z x w\ld h be5 inconv5i5t to h br\ght all ( ! human family1 :i* 7 to be 9 e g5]ation1 ^u ! e>? at "o "t1 & /ill m s1 t1 e "o /&+ or fall+ = himself1 ! e>? %\ld be ! common habitation ( be+s p]fectly holy1 happy1 & immortal1 & also ( curs$ p]i%+ be+s1 he con/itut$ ! fir/ man a repres5tative ( 8 race4 8,let u make man10 ! race 9 "o4 ,to be fruitful1 multiply1 fill1 & subdue ! e>?1 7 direct$ to ! race4 8,9 ! day ?\ eate/ !re(1 ?\ %alt die40 ,he did die spiritually1 he lo/ 8 innoc5ce1 became ! subject ( guilt1 %ame1 & fe>2 & all 8 po/]ity inh]it ! fall5 nature4 ,be+ already curs$1 :5 aft]w>ds arraign$ & s5t5c$1 x 0 only necess>y to curse 8 enjoym5ts 9 ?is _w4 ,8 po/]ity 7 includ$1 = !y are subject$ to ! same afflictions & dea?4 ,if !y _h n be5 includ$ 9 ! s5t5ce 8du/ ?\ art1 & unto du/ %alt ?\ return10 z !y 7 a "p ( 8 du/1 n dy+1 x w\ld n h be5 accompli%$4 ,t he repres5t$ ! race appe>s also f ?is1 t ! comm& 0 giv5 to him be=e 8 wife 0 =m$1 & also because x does n appe> t h] eyes 7 op5$ to see h] guilt1 & mis]able condition until he _h eat5 ( ! fruit2 !n 8! eyes ( !m bo? 7 op5$40 ,! rem$y 0 provid$ be=e ! creation1 & no?+ c be %[n to prove t x is n complete 9 e in/ance :5 !re is n actual guilt4 ,t ! woman 0 to h a se$ ! fir/ p>5t he>d ann\nc$ 9 ! s5t5ce aga9/ ! tempt]1 :il/ /&+ 9 susp5se mom5tly 9 expectation ( t dea? :i* _h be5 ?reat5$4 ,if ! plural _h be5 us$1 ?is c\ld h be5 no intimation ( ! se$ ,*ri/4 ,:y 0 ! ^w woman us$1 :i* excludes ! man1 & n ! t]m man1 :i* w\ld h embrac$ bo?1 unless ! ,son ( ! virg9 0 int5d$8 ,x is all "o great :ole1 p]fectly se5 only to ,god himself4 8,o ! dep? ( ! ri*es bo? ( ! wisdom & k ( ,god2 h[ unse>*able are 8 judgm5ts1 & 8 ways pa/ f9d+ out40 ,footnote #df3 ,vid4 ,grot4 9 ,hos4 vi4 #g4 ,mihi lat9a hc int]pretatio non displicet1 ut s5sus hic sit2 sicut ,adam1 quia pactum meum violavit1 expulsus e/ ex ,h$5e2 ita quum e/ ex sua t]ra expelli4 ,footnote #dg3 ,:5 ,i speak ( ! advantages be+1 = sub/ance ! same1 x is suppos$1 t !re are "s circum/ances ( glory1 9 :i* t salvation t 0 pur*as$ by ,*ri/1 diff]s f t happ9ess :i* ,adam w\ld h be5 possess$ ( _h he p]si/$ 9 8 integrity4 ,footnote #dh3 ,yet x is ! bett] op9ion1 t he 0 vuln]able only on "o po9t4 ,footnote #di3 ,! pr9cipal argum5t br\ght to prove ?is1 is ! application ( t scripture1 to ?is purpose1 9 ,cant4 viii4 #e4 ,i rais$ !e up "u ! apple tree2 !re ?y "m br\ght !e =?1 z if he %\ld say1 ! *ur*1 :51 fall5 by our fir/ p>5ts eat+ ! fruit ( ?is tree1 0 rais$ up1 :5 ! ,messiah 0 fir/ promis$4 ,b1 ?\gh ?is be a tru?1 yet :e!r x be ! ?+ int5d$1 by ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 t scripture1 is unc]ta94 ,z = ! op9ion ( ^? :o suppose x 0 a fig-tree1 z ,!odoret1 ,vid4 ,que/1 xxviii4 9 ,g54 & "s o!r anci5t writ]s2 t has no o!r f\ndation1 b :at we read1 conc]n+ our fir/ p>5ts sew+ fig leaves toge!r1 & mak+ !mselves aprons1 :i*1 !y suppose1 0 done be=e !y dep>t$ f ! tree1 _! %ame imm$iately sugge/+ ! necessity !re(4 ,b o!rs ?9k1 t :atev] tree x 71 x c]ta9ly 0 n a fig-tree1 because x c h>dly be suppos$ b t our fir/ p>5ts1 hav+ a s5se ( guilt1 z well z %ame1 w\ld be afraid s mu* z to t\* t tree1 :i* _h occasion$ _! ru94 ,o!rs conclude1 t x 0 a v9e1 because our ,savi\r appo9t$ t w9e1 :i* ! v9e produces1 %\ld be us$1 9 commemorat+ 8 dea?1 :i* remov$ ! effects ( t curse1 :i* s9 br\ght on ! _w3 b ?is is a va9 & trifl+ me?od ( reason+1 & discov]s :at l5g?s "s m5 run 9 _! absurd glosses on scripture4 ,footnote #ej3 ,vid4 ,joseph4 ,antiquit4 ,lib4 ,i4 cap4 #b4 ,footnote #ea3 ,vid4 ,soc94 de ,/at4 ,prim4 ,hom4 ,smalc4 de v]4 ,nat4 ,dei4 ,fil4 ,que/ ,,xxi4 ,,que/4 ,,xxi4 ,did man cont9ue 9 t e/ate :]e9 ,god at fir/ creat$ him8 ,,answ4 ,our fir/ p>5ts1 be+ left to ! fre$om ( _! own w1 ?r\gh ! temptation ( ,satan1 transgress$ ! comm&m5t ( ,god1 9 eat+ ! =bidd5 fruit1 & !reby fell f ! /ate ( innoc5cy1 :]e9 !y 7 creat$4 ,9 ?is answ]1 ,i4 ,!re is some?+ suppos$1 namely1 t our fir/ p>5ts 7 endu$ ) a fre$om ( w4 ,?is is a prop]ty belong+ to man1 z a reasonable creature2 s t we may z well sep>ate und]/&+ f ! m9d1 z lib]ty f ! w1 especially :5 x is conv]sant ab\t ?+s )9 its own sph]e1 &1 mo/ ( all1 :5 we consid] man 9 a /ate ( p]fection1 z to all ! p[]s & faculties ( 8 s\l1 z he 0 be=e ! fall4 ,n[1 t we may und]/& :at ?is fre$om ( w 01 let x be consid]$1 t x consi/$ 9 a p[]1 :i* man _h1 ( *oos+1 or embrac+1 :at appe>$1 agreeably to ! dictates ( 8 und]/&+1 to be good1 or refus+ & avoid+ :at 0 evil1 & t )\t any con/ra9t or =ce1 laid ^u him1 to act contr>y to ! dictates !re(2 & x also supposes a p[] to act pursuant to :at ! w *ooses1 o!rwise x c\ld n secure ! happ9ess t x desires1 or avoid ! evil t x dete/s1 & !n its lib]ty w\ld be little m ?an a "n1 )\t ! ?+ conta9$ 9 x4 ,moreov]1 s9ce ! ?+ t ! w *ooses1 is suppos$ to be agreeable to ! dictates ( ! und]/&+1 x foll[s1 t if !re be an error 9 judgm5t1 or a de/ructive1 or unlawful object pres5ts itself1 "u ! notion ( good1 ?\gh x be really evil1 ! w is1 not)/&+1 said to act freely1 9 *oos+ or embrac+ x1 9 :i* respect x is free to evil1 z well z to good4 ,to apply ?is to our pres5t purpose1 we mu/ suppose man1 9 8 /ate ( innoc5cy1 to h be5 )\t any defect 9 8 und]/&+1 & !re=e t he c\ld n1 :5 mak+ a "r use ( ! p[]s & faculties ( 8 s\l1 call evil good1 or good evil4 ,nev]!less1 ?r\gh inadv]t5cy1 ! m9d might be impos$ on1 & t :i* 0 evil might be repres5t$ "u ! appe>ance ( good1 & accord+ly ! w det]m9e itself to *oose or embrace x2 = ?is is n inconsi/5t ) lib]ty1 s9ce x might h be5 avoid$ by ! "r improvem5t ( 8 natural p[]s1 & !re=e he 0 n con/ra9$ or =c$ to s94 ,n[ x appe>s1 t our fir/ p>5ts _h ?is fre$om ( w1 or p[] to reta9 _! integrity1 f _! be+ "u an indisp5sible obligation to yield p]fect ob$i5ce1 & liable to puni%m5t = ! lea/ defect !re(4 ,?is !re=e1 supposes ! ?+ n to be 9 itself impossible1 or ! puni%m5t ensu+ unavoidable4 ,!re=e x foll[s1 t !y _h a p[] to /&2 or1 :i* is all "o1 a lib]ty ( w1 to *oose t :i* 0 conducive to _! happ9ess4 ,?is might also be argu$ f ! diff]5ce t !re is betwe5 a man's innoc5t & fall5 /ate4 ,no?+ is m evid5t1 ?an t man1 z fall51 is1 by a necessity ( nature1 incl9$ to s92 & accord+ly he is /yl$1 a s]vant ( s91 ,john viii4 #cd4 or a slave to x1 entirely "u its dom9ion3 b x 0 o!rwise ) him be=e 8 fall1 :51 accord+ to ! con/itution ( 8 nature1 he 0 equally incl9$ to :at is good1 & furni%$ ) e ?+ t 0 necess>y to 8 yield+ t ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 dem&$ ( him4 ,,ii4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t our fir/ p>5ts 7 left to ! fre$om ( _! own w4 ,?is implies1 t ,god did n design1 especially1 :ile !y 7 9 ?is /ate ( probation1 to af=d !m t imm$iate help1 by ! int]position ( 8 provid5ce1 :i* w\ld h effectually prev5t$ _! compliance ) any temptation to s92 = t w\ld h r5d]$ _! fall impossible1 & w\ld h be5 a grant+ !m ! bless+ ( confirmation1 be=e ! condition !re( 0 fulfill$4 ,god c\ld easily h prev5t$ ,satan's entrance into p>adise2 z he does 8 com+ aga9 into heav51 to give di/urbance to1 or lay sn>es = any ( ! inhabitants !re(2 or1 ?\gh he suff]$ him to assault our fir/ p>5ts1 he might1 by ! int]position ( 8 grace1 h prev5t$ t inadv]t5cy1 by :i* !y gave ! fir/ occasion to 8 victory ov] !m4 ,!re 0 no ne$ = ,god to implant a new pr9ciple ( grace 9 _! s\ls2 =1 by ! "r use ( ! lib]ty ( _! own wills1 !y might h def5d$ !mselves aga9/ ! temptation2 & _h he giv5 !m a pres5t intimation ( _! dang]1 or especially excit$ ^? habits ( grace1 :i* 7 implant$ 9 _! s\ls1 at t "t1 :5 !re 0 mo/ ne$ !re(1 _! s9ful compliance ) ,satan's temptation w\ld h be5 prev5t$3 b ?is ,god 0 n oblig$ to d2 & accord+ly he is said to leave !m to ! fre$om ( _! own wills4 ,& ?is does n r5d] him ! au?or ( _! s91 or br+ !m "u a natural necessity ( fall+1 inasmu* z he _h be=e furni%$ !m ) suffici5cy ( /r5g? to /&4 ,man 0 n l an infant1 or a p]son enfeebl$1 by "s bodily di/emp]1 :o has no ability to support himself1 & !re=e1 if n upheld by ano!r1 mu/ necess>ily fall3 b he 0 l a /rong man1 :o1 by tak+ he$ to 8 /eps1 may prev5t 8 fall+1 )\t ! assi/ance ( o!rs4 ,he _h no prop5sity 9 nature to s91 :]eby he /ood 9 ne$ ( prev5t+ grace2 & ,god1 9 ?us leav+ him to himself1 dealt ) him 9 a way agreeable to ! condition 9 :i* he 04 ,he did n =ce1 or incl9e him to s91 b left him to ! mutability ( 8 own w1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! disp5sation :i* he 0 "u4 ,,iii4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t !re 0 an assault made on our fir/ p>5ts by ,satan1 n by viol5ce1 b by temptation2 ! consequ5ce :]e( 01 t1 by s9ful compliance !re)1 !y fell f _! /ate ( innoc5cy4 ,x appe>s v evid5t1 f scripture1 t !y 7 deceiv$1 or beguil$1 z ,eve says1 ,! s]p5t beguil$ me1 & ,i did eat1 ,g54 iii4 #ac4 ,& ! apo/le ,paul speaks conc]n+ x to ! same effect2 ,! woman be+ deceiv$1 0 9 ! transgression1 #a ,tim4 ii4 #ad4 9 :i* scripture1 ?\gh x be said1 9 ! =ego+ words1 t ,adam 0 n deceiv$1 probably no?+ m ?an ?is is int5d$1 t ! man 0 n fir/ deceiv$1 or n imm$iately deceiv$1 by ! s]p5t1 b by 8 wife2 ?\gh1 inde$1 "s give ano!r turn to t expression1 & suppose t ,adam s9n$ kn[+ly1 be+ cont5t to plunge himself into ! dep?s ( mis]y1 9 complaisance to h]1 9 h] sorr[s3#eb ,b we r ?9k1 t ! apo/le does n speak ( ,adam's n be+ deceiv$1 b r ( 8 n be+ fir/ deceiv$1 or fir/ 9 ! transgression4 ,n[ ?is deception or temptation1 0 f ! devil1 :o1 because ( 8 subtilty1 is call$1 ,t old s]p5t1 ,rev4 xii4 #i4 *ap4 xx4 #b4 & he is said to make use ( wiles1 ,eph4 vi4 #aa4 t is1 v>i\s me?ods ( deceit 9 suit+ 8 temptations1 s t m5 may be ensn>$ by !m2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,iv4 ,! me?ods he took to deceive our fir/ p>5ts1 z we h a p>ticul> acc\nt !re(1 & ( _! compliance !re)1 9 ,g54 iii4 #a-f4 9 :i* we %all take occasion to obs]ve :o ! tempt] 02 & ! way & mann] h[ he assault$ !m4 ,!re are two extremes ( op9ion1 :i* "s run into1 :i* are equally to be avoid$4 ,on ! "o h&1 "s suppose t x 0 a bea/1 or natural s]p5t1 t 0 ! tempt]1 & t ! devil _h no h& 9 ! temptation2 :]eas o!rs suppose t !re 0 no s]p5t made use (1 b t ! devil did all )\t x1 & t he is /yl$ a s]p5t1 9 t scripture1 f 8 subtilty4 ,?is we call ano!r extreme ( op9ion1 &1 inde$1 ! tru? lies 9 a m$ium betwe5 !m bo?2 !re=e we mu/ suppose1 t !re 0 really a natural s]p5t1 a bea/ s call$1 made use (1 z an in/rum5t1 by ! devil1 by :i* he manag$ ! temptation1 & accord+ly t he possess$ & spake by x1 :i* is ! mo/ common op9ion1 & agrees be/ ) ! acc\nt giv5 ( x 9 ! above-m5tion$ scripture2 & x is also consi/5t ) :at our ,savi\r says ( him1 :5 describ+ him z a murd]] f ! beg9n+1 ,john viii4 #dd4 ,t x 0 n only1 or pr9cipally1 ! natural s]p5t t tempt$ our fir/ p>5ts1 w appe>1 if we consid]1 7#a47 ,t1 ?\gh ! s]p5t1 inde$1 is said to be m subtile ?an all ! bea/s ( ! field1 yet x nev] 0 end[$ ) spee*1#ec & !re=e c\ld n1 unless actuat$ by a _s1 hold a disc\rse ) ,eve1 z he is said to h done4 7#b47 ,brute creatures _c reason1 or argue1 z ! s]p5t did2 =1 :atev] appe>ance ( reason !re may be 9 !m1 x w\ld be a v h>d matt] to prove t !y are capable ( dige/+ _! ideas into a *a9 ( reason+1 or inf]r+ consequ5ces f premises1 z ! s]p5t did2 mu* less are !y capable ( reason+ ab\t div9e subjects1 :o "k no?+ ( ,god1 or ! nature ( moral good or evil1 z ! s]p5t t tempt$ ,eve mu/ be suppos$ to h done4 ,b ?\gh ! s]p5t 0 n ! pr9cipal ag5t h]e91 yet x 0 made use ( by ! devil2 & !re=e ! :ole hi/ory1 :i* we h !re( 9 ! place be=e-m5tion$1 is n an allegorical acc\nt ( :at ,satan did1 z "s suppose1 )\t any reg>d to ! "p t ! s]p5t bore !re94 ,?is appe>s f ! curse d5\nc$ aga9/ ! s]p5t1 ,because ?\ ha/ done ?is1 sai? ,god1 ?\ art curs$ above all cattle1 & above e bea/ ( ! field2 ^u ?y belly %alt ?\ g1 & du/ %alt ?\ eat all ! days ( ?y life1 ,g54 iii4 #ad4 :i* is only applicable to ! bea/ s call$1 & ?is we see evid5tly fulfill$ at ?is day4 ,"s1 f h5ce1 inf]1 n1 ,i ?9k1 )\t reason1 t ! s]p5t1 be=e ?is1 w5t erect2 :]eas aft]w>ds1 z conta9+ ! visible m>k ( ! curse1 x is said to g on its belly4 ,?is "p ( ! curse !re=e respect$ ! natural s]p5t only2 :]eas t conta9$ 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,i w put enmity betwe5 !e & ! woman1 & betwe5 ?y se$ & h] se$2 x %all bruise ?y head1 & ?\ %alt bruise 8 heel1 v]4 #ae4 respects ! devil1 t actuat$1 or spake by x2 ?\gh ,i am n ins5sible t "s ,jewi% writ]s1 & o!rs1 :o w\ld exempt ! devil f hav+ any h& 9 ! temptation1 & ?r[ all ! blame on ! brute creature1 ! natural s]p5t1 give a v jejune & empty s5se ( ?is text1 z ?\gh x 7 to be tak5 altoge!r1 accord+ to ! lett] !re(1 z import+1 t !re %\ld be a w> betwe5 man & ! s]p5t1 t s he might be rev5g$ on him1 :i* %\ld nev] cease till he _h sla9 him1 or _h bruis$ 8 head4 ,b x seems v pla91 t z ! =m] v]se respects ! in/rum5t made use (1 viz4 ! natural s]p5t1 s ?is respects ! devil1 & conta9s a pr$iction1 t 8 malice %\ld be defeat$1 & 8 p[] de/roy$1 by our ,savi\r1 :o is "h promis$1 & describ$ z ! se$ ( ! woman4 ,f all :i* we are b\nd to conclude1 t ! devil mak+ use ( ! s]p5t1 0 ! tempt]1 by :om our fir/ p>5ts 7 s$uc$1 & l$ a/ray f ,god1 to ! ru9 ( !mselves1 & all _! po/]ity4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s t may be obs]v$ 9 ! me?od ,satan took 9 manag+ ?is temptation1 by :i* he s$uc$ & ov]came our fir/ p>5ts1 ( :i* we h an acc\nt 9 ! scripture be=e-m5tion$4 #a4 ,he conceal$ 8 "* z a fall5 _s1 & pret5d$ himself to be 9 circum/ances n unlike to ^? 9 :i* our fir/ p>5ts 71 at lea/ 9 ?is1 t he seem$ to pay a def]5ce to ! great ,god1 s f> z to all[ t he _h a "r to give laws to 8 creatures2 & x is m ?an probable t ?is 0 done imm$iately aft] 8 fall1 & t our fir/ p>5ts knew no?+ ( ?is in/ance ( rebellion 9 heav51 & did n1 9 ! lea/1 suppose t !re 7 any creatures :o 7 enemies to ,god1 or 7 us+ endeav\rs to r5d] !m s4 ,_h ! devil giv5 ,eve an hi/orical n>ration ( 8 s9 & fall1 & begun 8 temptation ) op5 blasphemy1 or reproa* ca/ on ,god1 :om he _h rebell$1 aga9/1 he c\ld n b appreh5d t our fir/ p>5ts w\ld h treat$ him ) ! utmo/ abhorr5ce1 & fl$ f him z an op5 enemy2 b he conceals 8 enmity to ,god1 :ile he pret5ds fri5d%ip to !m1 :i* 0 a great in/ance ( subtilty2 inasmu* z an enemy is nev] m =midable1 t :5 he puts on a speci\s pret5ce ( religion1 or conceals 8 vile "* z an enemy to ,god1 & at ! same "t1 pret5ds a great deal ( fri5d%ip to ^? :om he designs to ru94 #b4 ,z he tempt$ our fir/ p>5ts soon aft] 8 own fall1 :i* %ews 8 re/less malice aga9/ ,god & goodness2 s x 0 n long aft] _! creation1 9 :i* he %ew$ 8 subtilty1 n b>ely1 z "s suppose1 because he 0 appreh5sive1 t ! long] man /ood1 ! m 8 habits ( grace w\ld be /r5g!n$1 & s x w\ld be m difficult = ! temptation to take effect4 ,b t :i* seems to be ! pr9cipal reason1 01 ei!r because he 0 appreh5sive t man might soon h an intimation giv5 him1 t !re 7 "s fall5 spirits1 :o 7 lay+ sn>es = 8 ru91 & !re=e he w\ld h be5 m gu>d$ aga9/ him2 or pr9cipally because he did n "k b t man might soon be confirm$ 9 ?is /ate ( hol9ess & happ9ess2 = h[ long ,god w\ld cont9ue him 9 a /ate ( probation1 0 n reveal$1 & ! devil knew v well t1 ^u 8 obta9+ ! grace ( confirmation1 aft] he _h yield$ ob$i5ce = a "t1 all 8 temptations w\ld prove ineffectual2 !re=e he appli$ himself to 8 "w ) ! greate/ exp$ition4 #c4 ,he assault$ ,eve :5 %e 0 alone4 ,?is1 inde$1 is n expressly m5tion$ 9 scripture2 b yet x seems v probable1 inasmu* z he direct$ 8 disc\rse to1 & held a conf]5ce ) h]1 & n ) ,adam1 :i* d\btless1 he w\ld h done1 _h he be5 pres5t2 & !n x c\ld h>dly h be5 said1 z ! apo/le does 9 ! scripture be=e-m5tion$1 t ! woman 0 fir/ 9 ! transgression1 & t %e 0 fir/ deceiv$ by ! s]p5t2 &1 inde$1 _h he be5 ) h]1 ?\gh %e might h be5 fir/ 9 eat+ ! =bidd5 fruit2 yet he w\ld h s9n$1 z be+ a p>tak] ) h] !re91 by suff]+ h] to comply ) ! temptation1 & n w>n+ h] ( h] dang]1 or endeav\r+ to detect ! devil's sophi/ry1 & re/ra9 h] f compliance !re)4 ,z ! law deems e "o to be pr9cipals 9 trait]\s conspiracies aga9/ a pr9ce1 x !y are only pres5t1 provid$ !y d n use ^? prop] means :i* !y ought to prev5t x2 accord+ly if ,adam _h be5 ) ,eve1 he w\ld h s9n$ ) h]1 be=e he receiv$ ! =bidd5 fruit f h] h&2 :i* we d n f9d him *>g$ )2 !re=e %e 0 alone1 on :i* acc\nt ! devil took h] at ! greate/ disadvantage2 =1 z ! wise man well obs]ves1 ,two are bett] ?an "o2 = if !y fall1 ! "o w lift up 8 fell[2 b woe to him t is alone :5 he falle?1 ,eccles4 iv4 #i1 #aj4 #d4 ,! in/rum5t ,satan made use (1 01 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 ! s]p5t3 ,probably he 0 n suff]$ to take a human %ape2 or1 if he _h1 t w\ld n s well h answ]$ 8 end1 s9ce x w\ld h t5d$ to amuse & surprise our fir/ p>5ts1 & h put !m ^u enquiries :o he 01 & :5ce he came1 = !y knew t !re 7 no human creatures =m$ b !mselves4 ,if he _h made use ( an inanimate creature1 x w\ld h be5 m surpris+ to he> x speak & reason ab\t ! provid5ce ( ,god2 & if he _h n assum$1 any visible %ape1 he c\ld n h manag$ ! temptation ) t success2 = !re 0 no corrupt nature 9 our fir/ p>5ts to "w ^u1 z !re is 9 u4 ,!re=e "s are ready to conclude1 t no temptation c be (f]$ to an innoc5t creature1 9 an int]nal way1 by ! devil2 !re=e x mu/ be pres5t$ to ! s5ses1 & consequ5tly x 0 necess>y t he %\ld assume "s %ape1 & p>ticul>ly t ( "s brute creature1 t he might m effectually c>ry on 8 temptation4 ,& x 0 exp$i5t to answ] 8 design1 t he %\ld n make use ( any brute creature1 t is naturally m /upid1 & !re=e less fit = 8 purpose2 accord+ly he made use ( ! s]p5t1 conc]n+ :i* x is obs]v$1 t x is m subtil ?an any bea/ ( ! field2 &1 z "s suppose1 x 01 at fir/1 a v beautiful creature1 h[ev] odi\s x is to mank9d at pres5t1 & t x _h a bright %9+ sk9 curi\sly pa9t$ ) v>iety ( col\rs1 :i*1 :5 ! sun %one ^u x1 ca/ a bright reflection ( all ! col\rs ( ! ra9b[4 ,b pass+ ?is by1 z :at is unc]ta92 #e4 ,x is probable t ! devil took t opportunity to disc\rse ) ,eve ab\t ! tree ( k1 :5 %e 0 /&+ by1 or at lea/1 n f> f x1 t s he might prevail ) h] to comply ) ! temptation 9 ha/e2 :]eas1 if he _h giv5 h] room = too mu* delib]ation1 x might h prev5t$ 8 design f tak+ effect3 ,if %e _h be5 at "s di/ance f ! tree1 %e w\ld h _h "t to consid] :at %e 0 go+ ab\t2 %e did n want und]/&+ to detect ! fallacy1 _h %e duly weigh$ matt]s1 & !re=e w\ld h>dly h compli$ ) ! temptation4 ,aga91 t %e 01 at lea/1 )9 sight ( ! tree appe>s f h5ce1 t ! s]p5t takes occasion1 f ! behold+ ( x1 to disc\rse ab\t x1 & comm5d x2 &1 :ile he 0 speak+ ab\t x to h]1 %e saw t x 0 pleasant to ! eye1 & good = food4 #f4 ,z to :at respects ! matt] ( ! temptation1 we may obs]ve1 t ! devil did n imm$iately tempt h] to blaspheme ,god1 to proclaim op5 w> aga9/ him1 or to break "o ( ! comm&m5ts ( ! moral law2 b to violate a positive law1 :i*1 ?\gh he9\s 9 its own nature1 z x 0 a practical dis[n+ or d5y+ ! sov]eignty ( ,god1 & _h _m o!r aggravations att5d+ x2 yet ! brea* ( positive laws1 f\nd$ on ,god's arbitr>y w1 are g5]ally reckon$ less aggravat$1 or we are incl9$ to ent]ta9 ! temptation !reunto ) less abhorr5ce ?an :5 we are tempt$ to break "o ( ! moral laws1 :i* are f\nd$ on ! nature ( ,god4 ,_h he tempt$ h] to d5y t !re 0 a ,god1 or t !re 0 any wor%ip due to him2 or _h x be5 to h murd]$ h] husb&1 or to commit any o!r crime1 :i* is 9 itself %ock+ to human nature1 he w\ld h _h less gr\nd to conclude t 8 temptation w\ld h tak5 effect4 ,& "h we may obs]ve1 t he proce$$1 9 a gradual way1 f less to great] ins9uations1 br\ght aga9/ ,god4 7#a47 ,he does n imm$iately & directly1 9 8 fir/ onset1 br+ a *>ge aga9/ ,god1 or 8 provid5ce1 b pret5ds ignorance1 & speaks z "o t want$ in=mation1 :5 he says1 ,yea1 ha? ,god said1 ,ye %all n eat ( e tree 9 ! g>d51 q4 d4 ,"h is a g>d5 well /or$ ) fruit1 ! trees :]e( are design$ = y\r food2 are !re any ( :i* y are prohibit$ to eat8 ,?is "q occasions h] reply2 ,! woman said unto ! s]p5t1 ,we may eat ( ! fruit ( ! trees ( ! g>d52 b ( ! fruit ( ! tree :i* is 9 ! mid/ ( ! g>d51 ,god ha? said1 ,ye %all n eat ( x2 nei!r %all ye t\* x1 le/ ye die4 ,"s ?9k1 t h] s9 began "h1 & t %e misrepres5ts ! div9e prohibition1 = %e 0 n =bid to t\* x2 x is only said1 ,9 ! day t ?\ eate/ !re( ?\ %alt surely die1 ,g54 ii4 #ag4 ,b ,i _c see t ?is 0 any o!r ?an a j inf]5ce f ! prohibition itself1 z e ?+ is to be avoid$ t may prove an occasion ( s91 z well z ! s9 itself4 ,o!rs suppose1 t !re is a degree ( unbelief conta9$ 9 t expression1 ,le/ ye die#ed2 :i* may be r5d]$1 ,le/ p]adv5ture ye die1 z imply+1 t x 0 possible = ,god to disp5se ) 8 ?reatn+1 & s dea? w\ld n c]ta9ly ensue2 :]eas ,god _h expressly said1 ,9 ! day t ?\ eate/ !re(1 ?\ %alt surely die4 ,b pass+ by ?is1 z an unc]ta9 conjecture1 let u f>!r consid]1 7#b47 ,aft] ?is1 ,satan proce$s f que/ion+1 z ?\gh he desir$ in=mation1 to a direct & explicit confront+ ! div9e ?reatn+1 endeav\r+ to p]suade h]1 t ,god w\ld n be j to 8 ^w1 :5 he says1 ,ye %all n surely die4 ,he !n proce$s yet f>!r1 to ca/ an op5 reproa* on ! great ,god1 :5 he says1 ,god do? "k t 9 ! day ye eat !re(1 y\r eyes %all be op5$1 & ye %all be z ,gods1 kn[+ good & evil4 ,"h we may obs]ve1 #a/1 ,t he prefaces ?is reproa* 9 a mo/ vile & wick$ mann]1 ) an appeal to ,god = a confirmation ( :at he 0 ab\t falsely to sugge/1 ,god do? "k1 c4 #b;dly1 ,he puts h] 9 m9d1 t !re 7 "s creatures above h]1 ) an int5t to excite 9 h] pride & envy3 & x is z ?\gh he _h said2 not)/&+ y\r dom9ion ov] ! creatures 9 ?is l[] _w1 !re are o!r creatures above y2 = s our translation r5d]s ! words1 gods1 mean+ ! angels4 ,& ,satan f>!r sugge/s1 t ^! excel man1 z 9 _m o!r ?+s1 s p>ticul>ly 9 k1 !reby tempt+ h] to be discont5t$ ) h] pres5t condition2 &1 s9ce k is ! highe/ ( all natural excell5cies1 he tempts h] h]eby to desire a great] degree !re(1 ?an ,god _h allott$ h]1 especially 9 h] pres5t /ate1 & s to desire to be equal to ! angels 9 k2 :i* might seem to h] a plausible sugge/ion1 s9ce k is a desirable p]fection4 ,he does n comm5d ! k ( fall5 angels1 or p]suade h] to desire to be l ^? :o are ! greate/ fav\rites ( ,god4 ,f :5ce x may be obs]v$1 t x is a s9 to desire _m ?+s t are 9 !mselves excell5t1 provid$ x be ! w ( ,god t we %\ld n enjoy !m4 ,b x may be obs]v$1 t a diff]5t s5se may be giv5 ( ! ,hebrew ^w1 :i* we translate gods3 = x may z well be r5d]$1 ,ye %all be l ,god1 t is1 ,ye %all h a great] degree ( ! image ( ,god2 p>ticul>ly t "p ( x t consi/s 9 k4 ,b h[ev] plausible ?is sugge/ion might seem to be1 %e ought n to h desir$ ?is privilege1 if ,god did n design to give x1 especially be=e ! condition ( ! cov5ant %e 0 "u 0 p]=m$2 mu* less ought %e to h v5tur$ to h s9n$ aga9/ ,god to obta9 x4 #c;dly1 ,satan f>!r sugge/s1 t h] eat+ ( ! tree ( k w\ld be a means to atta9 ?is great] degree ( k2 !re=e he says1 ,9 ! day y eat !re(1 y\r eyes %all be op5$1 c4 ,we _c suppose1 t he ?\ght h] s /upid z to conclude t !re 0 a natural virtue 9 ! fruit ( ?is tree1 to produce ?is effect2 = none c reasonably suppose t !re is a natural connexion betwe5 eat+ & increas+ 9 k4 ,!re=e we may suppose1 t he pret5ds t ! eat+ !re( 0 ,god's ord9ance = ! atta9+ ( k2 s t1 z ! tree ( life 0 a sacram5tal ord9ance1 to signify man's atta9+ et]nal life1 ?is tree 0 an ord9ance = h] atta9+ k2 & !re=e t ,god's design 9 prohibit+ h] f eat+ ( x1 01 t %e %\ld be kept 9 ignorance1 9 comp>ison ) :at %e might atta9 to by eat+ ( x3 ,vile & blasphem\s ins9uation6 to sugge/1 n only t ,god envi$ h] a privilege1 :i* w\ld h be5 s highly advantage\s1 b t ! s9ful violation ( 8 law 0 an ord9ance to obta9 x4 ,x is f>!r suppos$1 by "s1 ?\gh n m5tion$ 9 scripture1 t ,satan1 to make 8 temptation m effectual1 took & ate ( ! tree himself1 & pret5d$1 z an argum5t to p]suade h] to d likewise1 t x 0 by ?is means1 t he1 be+ a s]p5t1 & z su* on a level ) o!r animals ( ! same species1 _h arriv$ to ! faculty ( talk+ & reason+1 s t n[ he _h atta9$ a k9d ( equality ) man2 !re=e if %e eat ( ! same fruit1 %e might easily suppose %e %\ld atta9 to be equal ) angels4 ,by ^! temptations1 ,eve 0 prevail$ on1 & s we read1 t %e took ( ! fruit !re( & did eat2 x may be1 ! fruit 0 pluck$ (f by ! s]p5t1 & held out to h]1 & %e1 ) a trembl+ h&1 receiv$ x f him1 & !reby fell f h] /ate ( innoc5cy4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! fall ( ,eve1 :o 0 ! fir/ 9 ! transgression1 we are n[ to speak ( ! fall ( ,adam3 ,?is is express$ m concisely 9 ! =e-m5tion$ *apt]1 v]4 #f4 ,%e gave also unto h] husb&1 & he did eat4 ,we are n to suppose t %e gave him ?is fruit to eat1 )\t 8 cons5t to take x2 or t %e did n preface ?is action ) some?+ n record$ 9 scripture3 b x is mo/ probable t %e report$ to him :at _h pass$ betwe5 h] & ! s]p5t1 & prevail$ on him by ! same argum5ts :i* %e 0 ov]come by2 s t ,adam's fall 01 9 "s respect1 ow+ to ! devil1 ?\gh ,eve 0 ! m imm$iate in/rum5t !re(4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t1 besides h] alleg+ ! argum5ts :i* ! s]p5t _h us$ to s$uce h]1 x is m ?an probable %e cont9u$ eat+ h]self1 & comm5d+ ! pleasantness ( ! ta/e !re(1 above all o!r fruits1 z x might seem to h]1 :5 fall51 to be mu* m pleasant ?an really x 02 = =bidd5 fruit is sweet to corrupt nature4 ,& besides1 we may suppose1 t1 ?r\gh a bold presumption1 & ! bl9dness ( h] m9d1 & ! h>dness ( h] he>t1 :i* imm$iately ensu$ on h] fall1 %e might ins9uate to h] husb&1 t :at ! s]p5t _h sugge/$ 0 really true2 = z he _h said1 ,ye %all n surely die1 s n[1 ?\gh %e _h eat5 !re(1 %e 0 yet alive2 & !re=e t he might eat !re(1 )\t fe>+ any evil consequ5ce t w\ld att5d x3 by ?is means he 0 prevail$ ^u1 & h]eby ! ru9 ( mank9d 0 complet$4 ,?us conc]n+ _! s9 & fall4 ,v4 ,we %all n[ consid] :at foll[$ !reupon1 z conta9$ 9 t f>!r acc\nt we h ( x1 9 ,g54 iii4 #g1 c4 ,& "h we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t !y imm$iately betray & discov] _! fall5 /ate1 inasmu* z !y1 :o be=e knew n :at %ame or fe> meant1 n[ exp]i5c$ ^! consequ5ces insep>able f s93 ,!y knew t !y 7 nak$1 & accord+ly !y 7 a%am$2#ee & _h a s5se ( guilt 9 _! consci5ces1 & !re=e 7 afraid4 ,?is appe>s1 9 t3 #b4 ,god calls !m to an acc\nt = :at !y _h done1 & !y1 ?r\gh fe>1 hide !mselves f 8 pres5ce2 :i* %ews h[ soon ignorance foll[$ aft] ! fall4 ,h[ unreasonable 0 x to ?9k t !y c\ld hide !mselves f ,god8 s9ce !re is no d>kness1 nor %ad[ ( dea?1 :]e ! work]s ( iniquity may hide !mselves1 ,job xxxiv4 #bb4 #c4 ,god expo/ulates ) ea* ( !m1 & !y make excuses2 ! man lays ! blame ^u 8 wife1 v]4 #ab4 ,! woman1 :om ?\ gave/ to be ) me1 %e gave me ( ! tree1 & ,i did eat2 :i* conta9s a *>ge aga9/ ,god himself1 z ?r[+ ! blame on 8 provid5ce1 ,! woman :om ?\ gave/ to be ) me4 ,& "h 0 an in/ance ( a brea* ( affection betwe5 him & 8 wife3 z s9 occasions brea*es 9 families1 &1 an ali5ation ( affection 9 ! ne>e/ relations1 he compla9s ( h]1 z ! cause ( 8 ru91 z ?\gh he _h n be5 active 9 ?is matt] himself4 ,! woman1 on ! o!r h&1 lays ! :ole blame on ! s]p5t1 v]4 #ac4 ,! s]p5t beguil$ me1 & ,i did eat4 ,!re 01 inde$1 a deception or beguil+2 =1 z has be5 already obs]v$1 an innoc5t creature c h>dly s91 b ?r\gh inadv]t5cy1 z n appreh5d+ ! subtilty ( ! temptation1 ?\gh a fall5 creature s9s presumptu\sly1 & ) delib]ation2 h[ev]1 %e %\ld n h laid ! :ole blame on ! s]p5t1 = %e _h wisdom en\gh to h detect$ ! fallacy1 & rectitude ( nature suffici5t to h pres]v$ h] f compliance ) ! temptation1 if %e _h improv$ ^? end[m5ts :i* ,god gave h] at fir/4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! aggravations ( ! s9 ( our fir/ p>5ts4 ,x conta9$ 9 x _m o!r s9s4 ,"s h tak5 pa9s to %ew h[ !y broke all ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts1 9 p>ticul> in/ances3 ,b1 pass+ t by1 x is c]ta91 t !y broke mo/ ( !m1 & ^? bo? ( ! fir/ & second table2 & x may truly be said1 t1 by los+ _! innoc5cy1 & corrupt+1 defil+1 & deprav+ _! nature1 & r5d]+ !mselves weak1 & unable to p]=m ob$i5ce to any comm&1 z !y ought1 !y 7 virtually guilty ( ! brea* ( !m all1 z ! apo/le says1 ,:osoev] %all keep ! :ole law1 & yet (f5d 9 "o po9t1 he is guilty ( all1 ,james ii4 #aj4 ,b1 m p>ticul>ly1 !re 7 sev]al s9s conta9$ 9 ?is complicat$ crime2 z1 7#a47 ,a va9 curiosity to "k m ?an :at 0 consi/5t ) _! pres5t condition1 or1 at lea/1 a desire ( increas+ 9 k 9 an unlawful way4 7#b47 ,discont5tm5t ) _! pres5t condition2 ?\gh )\t ! lea/ %ad[ ( reason lead+ to x4 7#c47 ,pride & ambition1 to be l ! angels1 or l ,god1 9 ^? ?+s1 9 :i* x 0 unlawful to desire x3 x may be1 !y might desire to be l him 9 indep5d5cy1 absolute sov]eignty1 c4 :i* c>ries 9 x d[nright ,a!ism1 = a creature to desire ?us to be l to him4 7#d47 ,!re 0 an in/ance ( pr(an5ess1 9 suppos+ t ?is tree 0 ,god's ord9ance1 = ! atta9+ ( k1 & acc\nt+ t1 :i* 0 9 itself s9ful1 a means to procure a great] degree ( happ9ess4 7#e47 ,x conta9$ 9 x unbelief1 & a disreg>d1 ei!r to ! promise annex$ to ! cov5ant giv5 to excite ob$i5ce1 or ! ?reat5+ d5\nc$ to det] f s92 &1 on ! o!r h&1 !y gave cr$it to ! devil1 r ?an ,god4 7#f47 ,!re 0 9 x an in/ance ( bold & d>+ presumption1 conclud+ t all w\ld be well ) !m1 or t !y %\ld1 not)/&+1 rema9 happy1 ?\gh 9 op5 rebellion aga9/ ,god1 by ! violation ( 8 law2 conclud+1 z ! s]p5t sugge/$1 t !y %\ld n surely die4 7#g47 ,x 0 ! highe/ in/ance ( +ratitude1 inasmu* z x 0 committ$ soon aft] !y _h receiv$ _! be+ f ,god1 & t hon\r ( hav+ all ?+s 9 ?is _w put "u _! feet1 & ! greate/ pl5ty ( provisions1 bo? = _! satisfaction & delight1 & no tree ( ! g>d5 prohibit$1 b only t :i* !y ate (1 ,g54 ii4 #af1 #ag4 7#h47 ,x 0 committ$ aga9/ an express w>n+ to ! contr>y2 !re=e :atev] dispute might arise conc]n+ o!r ?+s be+ lawful1 or unlawful1 !re 0 no "q b t ?is 0 a s91 because expressly =bidd5 by ,god1 & a caution giv5 !m to ab/a9 f x4 7#i47 ,if we consid] !m z end[$ ) a rectitude ( nature1 & 9 p>ticul> t great degree ( k :i* ,god gave !m3 ,?is mu/ be reckon$ a s9 aga9/ ! greate/ light2 s t :at inadv]t5cy soev] !re might h be51 z to :at respects t :i* fir/ l$ ! way to a s9ful compliance3 !y _h a suffici5t degree ( k to h f5c$ aga9/ ! sn>e1 h[ mu* soev] !y pret5d$ !mselves to be beguil$ & deceiv$1 z an excuse = _! s92 &1 _h !y made a "r use ( _! k1 !y w\ld c]ta9ly h avoid$ x4 7#aj47 ,inasmu* z "o ( our fir/ p>5ts prov$ a tempt] to ! o!r1 & ! occasion ( 8 ru91 ?is conta9$ a notori\s in/ance ( t want ( conjugal affection & conc]n = ! welf>e ( ea* o!r1 :i* ! law ( nature1 & ! relation !y /ood 9 to "o ano!r1 requir$4 7#aa47 ,z our fir/ p>5ts 7 made aft] ! image ( ,god1 ?is s9 conta9$ _! ca/+ contempt ^u x2 = !y c\ld n b "k t x w\ld despoil !m ( x4 ,& z et]nal bless$ness 0 to be expect$ if !y yield$ ob$i5ce1 ?is !y also contemn$1 &1 z e s9n] does1 !y despis$ _! own s\ls 9 s do+4 7#ab47 ,z ,adam 0 a public p]son1 ! f$]al head ( all 8 po/]ity1 intru/$ ) ! important affair ( _! happ9ess1 ?\gh he knew t 8 fall w\ld ru9 !m1 toge!r ) himself1 !re 0 n only 9 x a brea* ( tru/1 b a r5d]+ himself1 by ?is means1 ! common de/roy] ( all mank9d2 :i* 0 a great] reproa* to him1 ?an 8 be+ _! common fa!r 0 an hon\r4 ,we %all conclude ) a few inf]5ces f :at has be5 said1 conc]n+ ! fall ( our fir/ p>5ts4 #a/1 ,if b>ely ! mutability ( man's w1 )\t any prop5sity or incl9ation to s9 9 8 nature1 may endang]1 ?\gh n necessitate1 8 fall1 especially :5 left to himself1 z ! result ( ,god's sov]eign w2 !n h[ deplorable is ! /ate ( fall5 man1 :5 left to himself by ,god 9 a judicial way1 be+1 at ! same "t1 indispos$ = any ?+ t is good4 #b;dly1 ,f ! action ( ! devil1 9 attempt+ to ru9 man1 )\t ! lea/ provocation1 m]ely out ( malice aga9/ ,god1 we may inf] ! vile & he9\s nature ( s91 its irreconcilable opposition to ,god2 & also h[ mu* !y resemble ! devil1 :o endeav\r to p]suade o!rs to jo9 ) !m z conf$]ates 9 iniquity1 & !reby to br+ !m "u ! same condemnation ) !mselves3 ?is is contr>y to ! dictates ( human nature1 unless consid]$ z vile1 deg5]ate1 & deprav$ by s94 #c;dly1 ,h[ dang]\s a ?+ is x to g 9 ! way ( temptation1 or to p>ley ) x1 & n to resi/ ! fir/ motion t is made to turn u aside f our duty8 ,& :at ne$ h we daily to pray1 z in/ruct$ by our ,savi\r1 t ,god w\ld n1 by any occurr5ce ( provid5ce1 lead u into temptation6 #d?ly1 ,we le>n1 f h5ce1 ! progress & great increase ( s93 x is l a spread+ leprosy1 & arises to a great height f small beg9n+s2 s t p]sons proce$ f "o degree ( wick$ness to ano!r1 )\t consid]+ :at w be ! sad effect & consequ5ce !re(4 ,footnote #eb3 ,?is is beautifully describ$ by ,milton1 79 8 p>adise lo/1 ,book ,,ix47 & _m o!rs h ass]t$ ! same ?+ = sub/ance1 z ?9k+ x bel[ ! wisdom ( ! man to be impos$ on2 !reby ins9uat+1 ?\gh )\t suffici5t gr\nd1 t he _h a great] degree ( wisdom allott$ to him ?an 8 wife4 ,footnote #ec3 ,josephus inde$1 7,see ,antiq4 ,lib4 ,i4 cap4 #b47 intimates1 t ! s]p5t 01 at fir/1 end[$ ) spee*1 & t 8 loss ( x 0 inflict$ = 8 tempt+ man2 b x is a gr\ndless conjecture aris+ f a supposition1 t ^? ?+s spok5 ( 9 ,g54 iii4 :i* are attribut$ to ! devil1 7 done )\t him1 :i* is n only 8 op9ion1 b ( _m o!r ,jewi% writ]s1 & sev]al mod]n ones4 ,footnote #ed3 ,! words ( ! prohibition1 9 ,g54 ii4 #ag4 are1 ,ye %all surely die3 :]eas 9 ! acc\nt %e gives !re( to ! s]p5t1 h] words are1 :i* ,onkelos1 9 8 ,t>gum1 r5d]s1 ,ne =te moriam9i4 ,footnote #ee3 ,! comm& _h be5 giv5 to ,adam3 he 0 ! repres5tative ( ,eve & 8 po/]ity2 accord+ly1 ^u h] eat+1 no *ange 0 discov]$3 b z soon z he ate1 8! eyes ( !m bo? 7 op5$40 ,!y in/antly felt a consci\s loss ( innoc5ce1 & !y 7 a%am$ ( _! condition4 ,?is affection may h ei!r good or evil z its excit+ cause4 ,! "o species is praise-wor?y1 ! o!r culpable4 ,:5 !re exi/s %ame ( evil1 ! hon\r ( ! p>ty has be5 w\nd$4 ,hon\r1 ! boa/ ( ! irreligi\s1 is ! vangu>d ( virtue1 & is always set = h] def5ce1 :ile %e is cont5t$ ) h] own /ation4 ,b :5 hon\r assumes ! au?ority1 :i* belongs to consci5ce & reason1 ! man becomes an idolat]4 ,= consci5ce aims at ,god's glory1 hon\r at man's2 consci5ce leads to p]fect integrity1 :il/ hon\r is cont5t$ ) ! reputation ( x3 ! "o makes u good1 ! o!r desires to become respectable4 ,consci5ce & religion w produce t1 :i* hon\r aims at ! "n (4 ,hon\r )\t virtue1 is m]e hypocrisy4 ,b hon\r z ancill>y to virtue1 w detect & vanqui% temptation1 be=e virtue may appreh5d dang]3 %e is !re=e to be reg>d$ & fo/]$1 b to be re/ra9$ )9 h] own prec9cts4 ,%ame ( good is r an evid5ce ( a want ( hon\r1 & spr+s f da/>dly c[>dice3 x argues weak fai?1 sup]ficial k1 & languid desires ( good4 ,su* k & desires are b>ely en\gh to aggravate ! guilt1 & %[ x 0 delib]ate4 ,! religi\s man mu/ c\nt ^u opposition f a _w ho/ile to hol9ess4 ,8 conduct & "* w necess>ily1 by contra/1 condemn ^? ( ! wick$4 ,b he is nei!r to ab&on 8 duty1 b cause 8 light to %9e2 nor purposely afflict ! s5sibility ( 8 enemies1 b treat !m ) mildness & k9dness4 ,! demure & deject$ c\nt5ance is to be avoid$1 n only because ! ,*ri/ian has a "r to be *e]ful1 b because :5 volunt>y1 x is hypocritical2 & because also x injures ! cause by excit+ disgu/ & contempt1 & provok+ p]secution1 :]e a mild & ev5ly deportm5t w\ld comm& ! respect & admiration ev5 ( ! evil !mselves4 ,contempt & ridicule w come4 ,b ! ,*ri/ian %\ld "k t ?is indicates defect 9 ! au?ors ( !m4 ,if religion 71 z ! infidel hopes x w prove1 )\t f\ndation1 to ridicule ! consci5ti\s man = 8 weakness1 is rud5ess1 weakness1 & want ( g5]osity4 ,if religion be d\btful1 to ridicule x is to run ! haz>d ( ,div9e res5tm5t1 & highly imprud5t4 ,if x be c]ta91 x is to ru% ^u ! bosses ( ,god's buckl]1 & ! mo/ horrid insol5ce4 ,ridicule is no te/ ( tru?1 = ! greate/ & mo/ important tru?s may be subject$ to wit2 x is no index ( /r5g? ( und]/&+2 & wit & great k almo/ nev] are f\nd toge!r4 ,x indicates no?+ noble or g5]\s1 b a little piddl+ g5ius1 & contemptible pride4 ,he :o yields to ! %ame ( t :i* is good1 weak5s 8 p[]s ( resi/ance1 provokes ! ,_s ( grace1 h>d5s 8 consci5ce1 /r5g!ns ! h&s ( ! enemy1 excites ! contempt ( ! wick$ !mselves1 grieves 8 foll[ ,*ri/ians1 affronts ,god to 8 face1 & incurs ! judgm5t ( ,*ri/ 8,:osoev] is a%am$ ( me & my words1 ( him w ,i be a%am$40 ,que/4 ,,xxii4 ,,que/4 ,,xxii4 ,did all mank9d fall 9 t fir/ transgression8 ,,answ4 ,! cov5ant be+ made ) ,adam1 z a public p]son1 n = himself only1 b = 8 po/]ity1 all mank9d desc5d+ f him by ord9>y g5]ation1 s9n$ 9 him1 & fell ) him 9 t fir/ transgression4 ,hav+ %ewn1 9 ! =ego+ answ] h[ our fir/ p>5ts s9n$ & fell1 we are n[ l$ to consid]1 h[ _! fall affect$ all _! po/]ity1 :om !y repres5t$2 & accord+ly x is said1 t ! cov5ant 0 made ) ,adam1 z a f$]al head1 n = himself only1 b all 8 po/]ity2 s t !y s9n$ 91 & fell ) him4 ,b1 be=e we ent] m p>ticul>ly on ?is subject1 x may n be improp] to enquire1 :e!r ?is "*1 ( be+ ! head ( ! cov5ant1 respects only ,adam1 or bo? our fir/ p>5ts8 ,i am s5sible !re are _m :o ?9k ?is cov5ant 0 made ) ,adam1 z ! head ( 8 po/]ity1 exclusive ( ,eve2 s t1 z he did n repres5t h] !re91 b 8 se$1 %e 0 n1 toge!r ) him1 ! repres5tative ( mank9d2 !re=e1 ?\gh ! cov5ant 0 made ) h]1 & %e 0 equally oblig$ to p]=m ! conditions !re(1 yet %e 0 only to /& or fall = h]self1 h] conc]n h]e9 be+ only p]sonal2 & !re=e x foll[s1 f h5ce1 t :5 %e fell1 be+ fir/ 9 ! transgression1 all mank9d c\ld n be said to s9 & fall 9 h]1 z !y did 9 ,adam2 !re=e1 if %e alone _h s9n$1 %e w\ld h p]i%$ alone4 ,& if x be object$ h]eunto1 t %e c\ld n !n be ! "m ( innoc5t *ildr51 = :o c br+ a clean ?+ out ( an unclean8 ,! reply1 :i* is usually giv5 to ?is1 :i* is only matt] ( conjecture1 is1 t ,god w\ld h creat$ "s o!r woman1 :o %\ld h be5 ! "m ( a s9less po/]ity4#ef ,! reason :y ^! conclude t ! cov5ant 0 made only ) ,adam1 is because we nev] read expressly1 9 scripture1 ( its be+ made ) ,eve 9 behalf ( h] po/]ity2 & p>ticul>ly x is said1 9 ,g54 ii4 #af1 #ag4 t ! ,"l ,god comm&$ ! man1 say+1 ,( e tree 9 ! g>d5 ?\ maye/ freely eat2 b ( ! tree ( k ( good & evil1 ?\ %alt n eat ( x2 = 9 ! day ?\ eate/ !re(1 ?\ %alt surely die4 ,& x is obs]v$1 t ?is law 0 giv5 to him be=e ! woman 0 creat$2 = x said1 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,x is n good t man %\ld be alone2 ,i w make him an help meet = him4 ,&1 9 o!r scriptures1 :i* treat ( ?is matt]1 we read ( ! man's be+ ! head ( ! cov5ant1 b n 8 wife3 ?us ! apo/le1 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #de1 #dg4 comp>es him1 :om he /yles1 ! fir/ man1 ,adam1 z ! head ( ?is cov5ant1 ) ,*ri/1 :om he calls1 ,! second man1 z ! head ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 & else:]e he says1 ,z 9 ,adam all die1 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive1 v]4 #bb4 & aga9 ,by "o man s9 ent]$ into ! _w1 c4 ,rom4 v4 #ab4 & ,by "o man's disob$i5ce1 _m 7 made s9n]s1 v]4 #ai4 ,x is n said by ! disob$i5ce ( our fir/ p>5ts1 b ( "o ( !m1 to wit1 ,adam2 !re=e1 f h5ce1 !y conclude1 t he only 0 ! head ( ?is cov5ant1 & h]e9 ! repres5tative ( mank9d4 ,b1 ?\gh ,i w\ld n be too p]emptory 9 det]m9+ ?is matt]1 yet1 ,i ?9k1 x may be repli$ to :at has be5 said 9 def5ce !re(2 t ?\gh x is true1 x is said1 9 ! scripture1 b n[ m5tion$1 t ,god =bade ! man to eat ( ! tree ( k ( good & evil1 be=e ! woman 0 creat$1 yet %e expressly says1 t ! prohibition respect$ !m bo?#eg1 :5 %e tells ! s]p5t1 ,we may eat ( ! fruit ( ! trees ( ! g>d52 b ( ! fruit ( ! tree 9 ! mid/ ( ! g>d51 ,god ha? said1 ,ye %all n eat !re(1 le/ ye die1 ,g54 iii4 #b1 #c4 ,besides1 we read1 t ,eve _h dom9ion ov] ! creatures1 z well z ,adam1 ,g54 i4 #bf-bh4 x is true1 x is said1 t ,god creat$ man1 c4 b by ! ^w man1 bo? our fir/ p>5ts are int5d$2 = x imm$iately foll[s1 & he bless$ !m1 !re=e ! woman 0 n exclud$2 s t we may apply ! apo/le's words1 7?\gh us$ ) ano!r view7 ,! man is n )\t ! woman1 nor ! woman )\t ! man1 9 ! ,"l1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #aa4 to ?is p>ticul> disp5sation ( provid5ce4 ,& !re seems to be ! same reason = "o's be+ con/itut$ ! f$]al head ( _! po/]ity1 z ! o!r1 s9ce !y 7 bo? design$ to be ! common p>5ts !re(2 ! t5or ( ! cov5ant seems to be ! same ) respect to !m bo?1 & ! tree ( life 0 a seal & pl$ge ( bless+s1 to be convey$ by bo?4 ,b to proce$ to consid] ! subject-matt] ( ?is answ]1 ,i4 ,we %all prove1 t ,adam 0 a public p]son1 ! head ( ! cov5ant ) :om x 0 made = himself1 & all 8 po/]ity4 ,:5 we speak ( him z ! head ( our po/]ity1 we d n only mean _! common p>5t1 =1 _h !re be5 no o!r idea conta9$ !re91 ,i _c see h[ !y c\ld be said to fall 9 him2 = x do? n seem agreeable to ! ju/ice ( ,god to puni% *ildr5 = _! p>5ts' s9s1 unless !y make !m _! own1 at lea/1 n ) su* a puni%m5t t c>ries 9 x a sep>ation f 8 pres5ce1 & a liabl5ess to ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law4 ,!re=e ,adam mu/ be consid]$ z con/itut$ _! head1 9 a f$]al way1 by an act ( ,god's sov]eign w1 & s mu/ be reg>d$ z _! repres5tative1 z well z _! common p>5t2 :i*1 if x c be prov$1 !n !y may be said to fall ) him4 ,= ! und]/&+ h]e(1 we mu/ conclude him to h be5 ! head ( ! _w1 ev5 z ,*ri/ is ! ,head ( 8 elect2 s t1 9 ! same s5se z ,*ri/'s righte\sness becomes _!'s to wit1 by imputation1 ,adam's ob$i5ce1 _h he /ood1 w\ld h be5 imput$ to all 8 po/]ity1 z 8 s9 is1 n[ he is fall54 ,?is is a doctr9e f\nd$ on pure revelation3 & !re=e we mu/ h rec\rse to scripture1 to ev9ce ! tru? !re(4 ,accord+ly1 #a4 ,!re are sev]al scriptures 9 :i* ?is doctr9e is conta9$2 z t 9 ,rom4 v4 #ad4 :]e ! apo/le speaks conc]n+ our fall 9 ,adam1 :om he calls1 ! figure#eh ( him t 0 to come4 ,n[1 9 :at 0 ,adam a type ( ,*ri/8 ,n z he 0 a man1 consi/+ ( s\l & body2 =1 9 t respect1 all t liv$ be=e ,*ri/1 might z ju/ly be call$ types ( him4 ,:5ev] we read ( any p]son1 or ?+s1 be+ a type 9 scripture1 !re are "s peculi> circum/ances by :i* !y may be di/+ui%$ f all o!r p]sons1 or ?+s t are n types4 ,n[ ,adam 0 di/+ui%$ f all o!r p]sons1 m especially z he 0 ! f$]al head ( all 8 po/]ity2 & t he 0 s1 appe>s f :at ! apo/le n only occasionally m5tions1 b l>gely insi/s on1 & %ews 9 :at respect ?is 0 true2 & he p>ticul>ly obs]ves1 t z "o convey$ dea? ! o!r 0 ! head1 or ,pr9ce ( ,life4 ,^! respective ?+s inde$1 7 directly opposite1 !re=e ! analogy1 or resemblance1 consi/$ only 9 ! mann] ( convey+ !m2 s t z dea? did n become due to u1 9 ! fir/ in/ance ( our liabl5ess to x1 = our own actual s91 b ! s9 ( ,adam2 t "r we h to et]nal life1 by ju/ification1 is n ! result ( our own ob$i5ce1 b ,*ri/'s3 ,?is is pla9ly ! apo/le's me?od ( reason+4 ,n[1 if ,*ri/ 01 9 ?is respect a f$]al ,head & ,repres5tative ( 8 p1 !n ,adam1 :o is 9 ?is1 or 9 no?+1 8 type1 or figure1 mu/ be ! ,head ( a cov5ant1 9 :i* 8 po/]ity 7 includ$4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 by :i* ?is may be prov$ 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #de-ei4 :]e ! apo/le speaks ( ! fir/ & second ,adam2 by ! latt] he means ,*ri/4 ,n[1 :y %\ld he be call$ ! second man1 :o liv$ s _m ages aft] ,adam1 if he did n design to speak ( him1 z typifi$ by him1 or be>+ "s resemblance ( him8 ,&1 9 o!r expressions1 he seems to imply z mu*1 & %ews h[ we d]ive dea? f ,adam1 ( :om he _h be5 speak+1 9 ! =ego+ v]ses4 ,accord+ly1 he says1 ,! fir/ man 0 ( ! e>?1 e>?y3 &1 z is ! e>?y1 su* are !y also t are e>?y1 & we h borne ! image ( ! e>?y2 s t if ,adam 0 ! root & occasion ( all ! mis]ies we endure 9 ?is _w1 aris+ f 8 violation ( ! cov5ant he 0 "u1 x pla9ly proves1 t he 0 !re9 ! head & repres5tative ( all 8 po/]ity4 ,= ! f>!r pro( ( ?is1 we may take occasion to consid] ! apo/le's me?od ( reason+1 9 ! scripture b n[ ref]r$ to1 ,by "o man s9 ent]$ into ! _w1 t is1 by ! fir/ man1 9 :om all h s9n$1 ,rom4 v4 #ab4 s ,i w\ld *oose to r5d] x r ?an z x is 9 our translation1 s9ce ?is seems to be ! mo/ natural s5se ( ! ^w#ei2 & x proves ,adam1 9 :om all s9n$1 to be _! head & repres5tative1 & also agrees be/ ) ! apo/le's g5]al design1 or argum5t1 insi/$ on1 & f>!r illu/rat$ 9 ! foll[+ v]ses4 ,aga91 ! apo/le speaks ( ^? p5al evils consequ5t on ,adam's s9s1 :i* c\ld n h befall5 u1 _h he n be5 our f$]al head & repres5tative2 ,?us1 9 v]4 #ah4 ,by ! (f5ce ( "o1 judgm5t came ^u all m5 to condemnation#fj4 ,x may be obs]v$1 t ! apo/le1 9 ?is text1 uses a ^w1 :i* we translate condemnation#fa2 :i* _c1 ) any mann] ( consi/5cy1 be tak5 9 any o!r ?an a =5sick s5se2 & !re=e he argues1 f !nce1 t we are liable to condemnation1 by ! (f5ce ( ,adam2 :i* c]ta9ly proves ! imputation ( 8 (f5ce to u1 & consequ5tly he is consid]$ !re9 z our f$]al head4 #b4 ,?is f>!r appe>s1 9 t all mank9d are expos$ to _m mis]ies1 & to dea?1 :i* are ( a p5al nature2 !re=e !y mu/ be consid]$1 z ! consequ5ce ( s94 ,n[ !y _c be ! consequ5ce ( actual s91 9 ^?1 :o are mis]able & die1 z soon z !y are born1 :o h n s9n$ aft] ! similitude ( ,adam's transgression2 !re=e ?is mu/ be ! result ( 8 s91 :i* x c\ld n be1 _h he n be5 ! f$]al head ( all 8 po/]ity4#fb ,object4 ,x is object$ to ?is1 t ,god might1 out ( 8 m]e sov]eignty1 orda9 t 8 creatures %\ld be expos$ to "s degree ( mis]y2 &1 if ?is mis]y be n consid]$1 z ! puni%m5t ( s91 9 infants1 !n x does n prove ! imputation ( ,adam's s9 to !m2 & ev5 _! dea?1 consid]$ only z a sep>ation ( s\l & body1 may n conta9 9 x a prop] idea ( puni%m5t1 7:i* consi/s 9 ! /roke ( ju/ice1 dem&+ satisfaction = s97 if x be only reckon$ an exp$i5t1 or a necess>y means = _! atta9+ et]nal life4 ,!re=e x do? n foll[1 t1 because we are liable to dea?1 be=e we h done good or evil1 x mu/ necess>ily be a puni%m5t due to t s91 :i* 0 committ$ by ,adam4 ,answ4 #a4 ,i w n d5y b t ,god might disp5se "s less] degrees ( natural evil1 to a s9less creature1 out ( 8 m]e sov]eignty2 nei!r w ,i cont5d ) any1 :o %all say1 t he might1 )\t any di%on\r to 8 p]fections1 s5d on him an evil1 s5sibly great1 provid$ x 7 n only consi/5t ) 8 love1 b att5d$ ) ^? manife/ations & displays !re(1 :i* w\ld m ?an comp5sate = x1 &1 at ! same "t1 n h any t5d5cy to prev5t ! answ]+ ! end ( 8 be+2 yet ,i may be bold to say1 t1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 ,god _c inflict ! lea/ degree ( puni%m5t on a creature1 :o is1 9 all respects guiltless4 ,if !re=e ^! less] evils are p5al1 !y are ! consequ5ce ( ,adam's s94 #b4 ,z = dea?1 t mu/ be consid]$ z a p5al evil2 =1 z su*1 x 0 fir/ d5\nc$1 z a "p ( ! curse1 consequ5t on ,adam's s92 & ! apo/le says1 ,! wages ( s9 is dea?1 ,rom4 vi4 #bc4 & else:]e he speaks ( all m51 z dy+ 9 ,adam1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bb4 & !re=e 8 s9 is imput$ to all mank9d2 & consequ5tly he 0 _! f$]al head & repres5tative 9 ! cov5ant t he 0 "u4 ,,ii4 ,!y1 ^: f$]al head & repres5tative ,adam 01 are su* z desc5d$ f him by ord9>y g5]ation4 ,! design ( ?is limitation is to signify1 t our ,savi\r is except$1 & consequ5tly t he did n s9 or fall 9 him1 inasmu* z he 0 born ( a virg92 !re=e1 ?\gh he _h ! same human nature ) all ,adam's po/]ity1 yet he did n d]ive x f him1 9 ! same way z !y d2 & a similitude ( nature1 or 8 be+ a true & prop] ,man1 does n r5d] him a desc5dant f ,adam1 9 ! same way z we are4 ,! =mation ( 8 human nature 0 ! effect ( miracul\s1 sup]natural1 creat+ p[]2 !re=e he 0 no m liable to ,adam's s91 z be+ a ,man1 ?an a _w ( m5 w\ld be1 %\ld ,god create !m out ( no?+1 or out ( ! du/ ( ! gr\nd1 by a m$iate creation1 :i* w\ld be no m miracul\s1 or sup]natural1 ?an x 0 to =m ! human nature ( ,*ri/ 9 ! womb ( a virg94 ,n[1 z p]sons1 s =m$1 w\ld n be conc]n$ 9 ,adam's s91 or fall1 :atev] similitude !re might be ( nature2 ev5 s our ,savi\r 0 n conc]n$ !re94#fc ,moreov]1 t we might und]/& t he 0 n includ$ 9 ?is f$]al transaction ) ,adam1 ! apo/le opposes him1 z ! second ,man1 ! f$]al ,head ( 8 elect1 or spiritual se$1 to ,adam1 ! fir/ man1 & head ( 8 natural se$1 9 t scripture be=e ref]r$ to1 v]4 #de4 ,&1 z an argum5t1 t 8 extraord9>y & miracul\s conception exempt$ him f any conc]n 9 ,adam's s9 & fall2 ! angel1 t gave ! fir/ intimation h]e(1 :5 he tells ! bless$ virg91 8 "m1 t ! ,holy ,gho/ %\ld come ^u h]1 t ! p[] ( ! highe/ %\ld ov]-%ad[ h]1 he says1 ,!re=e t ,holy ,?+1 t %all be born ( !e1 %all be call$1 ! ,son ( ,god2 !reby implies1 t1 9 8 fir/ =mation1 he 0 holy1 & consequ5tly _h no conc]n 9 ! guilt ( ,adam's s91 because ( ! mann] ( 8 =mation1 or conception2 & ?is is c]ta9ly a bett] way to acc\nt = 8 be+ s9less1 ?an to pret5d1 z ! ,papi/s d1 t 8 "m 0 s9less2 :i* w d no s]vice to _! cause1 unless !y c\ld asc5d 9 a l9e to our fir/ p>5ts1 & s prove1 t all our ,savi\r's prog5itors 7 immaculate1 z well z ! virg92 :i* is m ?an !y pret5d to d4 ,,iii4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 9 ?is answ]1 t mank9d s9n$ 9 & fell ) ,adam 9 8 fir/ transgression1 & !re=e !y _h no conc]n 9 ^? s9s1 :i* he committ$ aft]w>ds4 ,?is appe>s f h5ce1 t ,adam1 z soon z he s9n$1 lo/ ! hon\r & pr]ogative1 t 0 conf]r$ ^u him1 ( be+ ! f$]al head ( 8 po/]ity1 ?\gh he 0 _! natural head1 or common fa!r2 = ! cov5ant be+ brok51 all ! evils1 t we 7 liable to1 aris+ f !nce1 7 devolv$ ^u u1 & none ( ! bless+s1 conta9$ !re91 c\ld be convey$ to u t way1 s9ce x 0 impossible = him1 aft] 8 fall1 to p]=m s9less ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 ! condition ( ! life promis$ !re94 ,?is do? n arise s mu* f ! nature ( ! cov5ant1 z f ! *ange t !re 0 9 man1 ) :om x 0 made4 ,! law1 or cov5ant1 w\ld h giv5 life1 if man c\ld h yield$ p]fect ob$i5ce2 b s9ce 8 fall r5d]$ t impossible1 ?\gh ! obligation !re(1 z a law1 di/9ct f a cov5ant1 & ! curse1 aris+ f ! sanction !re(1 rema9s /ill 9 =ce aga9/ fall5 man2 yet1 z a cov5ant1 9 :i* life 0 promis$1 x 01 f t "t1 abrogat$2 & !re=e ! apo/le speaks ( x1 z be+ weak ?r\gh ! fle%1 ,rom4 viii4 #c4 t is1 by reason ( ,adam's transgression1 & consequ5tly he ceas$1 f t "t1 to be ! f$]al head1 or means ( convey+ life to 8 po/]ity2 !re=e ^? s9s t he committ$ aft]w>ds1 7 no m imput$ to !m1 to inhance _! condemnation1 ?an 8 rep5tance1 or good works1 7 imput$ = _! ju/ification4 ,,iv4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! fir/ transgression ( ,adam1 z imput$ to all ^? :o desc5d$ f him by ord9>y g5]ation1 we %all proce$ to consid]1 h[ ?is doctr9e is oppos$1 by ^? :o are 9 ! contr>y way ( ?9k+4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$1 t :at is done by "o man _c be imput$ to ano!r2 = ?is is contr>y to ! div9e p]fections1 to ! law ( nature1 & ! express words ( scripture4 ,x is true1 t :i* is done by u1 9 our own p]sons1 may be imput$ to u1 :e!r x be good or evil4 ,?us x is said1 t ,ph9ehas's zeal 9 execut+ judgm5t1 by :i* means ! plague 0 /ay$1 0 c\nt$ to him = righte\sness1 ,psal4 cvi4 #cj1 #ca4 s 0 ,abraham's fai?1 ,rom4 iv4 #i1 #bc4 ,accord+ly ,god approv$ ( ^! _! respective good actions1 z :at d5om9at$ !m righte\s p]sons1 & plac$ !m to _! acc\nt1 z be/[+ on !m "s rew>ds accord+ly2 s1 on ! o!r h&1 a man's own s9 may be imput$ to him1 & he may be dealt ) z an (f5d]3 ,b to impute ! s9 committ$ by "o p]son to ano!r1 is to suppose t he has committ$ t s9 :i* 0 really committ$ by ano!r2 9 :i* case1 ! ,judge ( all ! e>? w\ld n d "r4 ,answ4 ,:5 we speak ( p]sons be+ puni%$ = a crime committ$ by ano!r1 z be+ imput$ to !m1 we und]/& ! ^w imputation 9 a =5sick s5se1 & !re=e we d n suppose t "h is a wrong judgm5t pass$ on p]sons or ?+s1 z ?\gh ! crime 7 reckon$ to h be5 committ$ by !m2 accord+ly we d n say1 t we committ$ t s91 :i* 0 m imm$iately committ$ by ,adam4 ,9 him x 0 an actual s92 x is ours1 z imput$ to u1 or z we are puni%$ = x1 accord+ to ! dem]it ( ! (f5ce1 & ! t5or ( ! cov5ant1 9 :i* we 7 includ$4 ,moreov]1 x is n contr>y to ! law ( nature1 or nations1 = ! iniquity ( "s public p]sons to be puni%$ 9 _m o!rs1 s t :ole cities & nations h suff]$ on _! acc\nt2 & z = scripture-in/ances h]e(1 we (t5 read ( :ole families & nations1 suff]+ = ! crimes ( ^?1 :o _h be5 public p]sons1 & exempl>y 9 s9n+4 ,?us ,a*an covet$ ! w$ge ( gold1 &1 = ?is1 he suff]$ n alone2 b 8 sons & daught]s 7 /on$1 & burn$ ) fire1 toge!r ) himself1 ,jo%ua vii4 #bd1 #be4 ?\gh we d n expressly read1 t !y 7 conf$]ates ) him 9 ! crime4 ,& z = ! ,amalekites1 :o1 )\t provocation1 came out aga9/ ,israel 9 ! wild]ness1 ,god ?reat5s !m1 t he w\ld h w> ) !m = ?is1 f g5]ation to g5]ation1 ,exod4 xvii4 #af4 & 9 pursuance ( ?is ?reat5+1 ,god1 imput+ ! crime ( _! =efa!rs to _! po/]ity1 "s hundr$s ( ye>s aft]1 ord]$ ,saul to g & utt]ly de/roy !m1 by slay+ bo? man & woman1 infant & suckl+1 #a ,sam4 xv4 #b1 #c4 ,& ! s9 ( ,j]oboam 0 puni%$ 9 8 po/]ity1 accord+ to ! ?reat5+ d5\nc$1 #a ,k+s xiv4 #aj1 #aa4 z 0 also ! s9 ( ,ahab1 #a ,k+s xxi4 #ba1 #bb4 ,& ! *ur* ackn[l$ges1 t x 0 a righte\s disp5sation ( provid5ce = ,god to br+ ^u ,judah ^? mis]ies1 :i* imm$iately prec$$1 & foll[$ _! be+ c>ri$ captive1 :5 !y say1 ,our fa!rs h s9n$1 & are n2 & we h borne _! iniquity1 ,lam4 v4 #g4 & our ,savi\r speaks to ! same purpose1 :5 he tells ! ,jews1 ,t ^u y may come all ! righte\s blood %$ ^u ! e>?1 f ! blood ( righte\s ,abel1 unto ! blood ( ,za*>ias1 son ( ,b>a*ias1 :om ye slew betwe5 ! temple & ! alt>1 ,mat?4 xxiii4 #ce4 ,^! in/ances1 & o!rs ( ! l nature1 prove t x is no unhe>d ( ?+1 = "o man to suff] = a crime committ$ by ano!r#fd4 ,b ,i am s5sible ! pr9cipal ?+ int5d$ 9 ! objection1 :5 ?is is suppos$ to be contr>y to scripture1 is1 t x contradicts ! s5se ( :at ! prophet says1 :5 he tells ! p1 t !y %\ld n h occasion any m to use ?is prov]b 9 ,israel1 ,! fa!rs h eat5 s\r grapes1 & ! *ildr5's tee? are set on edge2 = ! s\l t s9ne? %all die1 ,ezek4 xviii4 #b-d4 ! mean+ ( :i* scripture is1 t if !y 7 humble & p5it5t1 & did n commit ^? crimes t _! fa!rs _h done1 !y %\ld n be puni%$ = !m1 :i* 0 a special act ( fav\r1 t ,god w\ld grant !m on ?is supposition2 & x is z mu* z to say1 t he w\ld n impute _! fa!r's s9s to !m1 or suff] !m to be c>ri$ captive1 m]ely because _! fa!rs _h des]v$ ?is desolat+ judgm5t4 ,b ?is does n1 9 all respects1 agree ) ! in/ance be=e u2 = we are consid]+ ,adam z ! f$]al head ( 8 po/]ity1 & s _! fa!rs 7 n to be consid]$ 9 ?is1 & su* l scriptures4 ,moreov]1 ! objectors w h>dly d5y1 t natural dea?1 & ! _m evils ( ?is life1 are a puni%m5t1 9 "s respects1 = ! s9 ( our fir/ p>5ts4 ,!re=e ! "q is n1 :e!r "s degree ( puni%m5t may ensue h]eupon8 b1 :e!r ! greate/ degree ( ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell1 c be said to be ! consequ5ce h]e(8 ,b ?is we %all be l$ m p>ticul>ly to consid]1 "u a foll[+ answ]#fe4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t x is n agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 = ,god to appo9t ,adam to be ! head & repres5tative ( all 8 po/]ity2 s t !y mu/ /&1 or fall1 ) respect to _! spiritual & et]nal conc]ns 9 him1 inasmu* z ?is 0 n done by _! own *oice & cons5t1 :i* !y 7 n capable ( giv+1 s9ce !y 7 n exi/5t4 ,! case say !y1 is ! same1 z ?\gh a k+ %\ld appo9t a repres5tative body ( m51 & give !m a p[] to enact laws1 :]eby 8 subjects %\ld be dispossess$ ( _! e/ates & prop]ties1 :i* no "o c suppose to be j2 :]eas if !y _h *os5 !m !mselves1 !y w\ld h no reason to compla9 ( any inju/ice t 0 done !m1 inasmu* z ! laws1 made by _! repres5tatives1 are1 9 effect1 _! own laws4 ,!re=e1 to apply ?is to ! case be=e u1 _h all mank9d *ose ,adam to be _! repres5tative1 or cons5t$ to /& or fall 9 him1 !re w\ld h be5 no reason to compla9 ( ! disp5sation ( ,god's provid5ce1 relat+ h]eunto3 b1 inasmu* z x 0 o!rwise1 x does n seem agreeable to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 to con/itute him ! head & repres5tative ( all 8 po/]ity3 s t1 by 8 fall1 !y %\ld be involv$ 9 ru91 & et]nal p]dition4 ,answ4 ,!re are v>i\s me?ods tak5 to answ] ?is objection4 #a4 ,"s say little m to x ?an ?is3 ,t if ,adam _h reta9$ 8 integrity1 we %\ld h accept$ (1 & rejoic$ 9 t life1 :i* he w\ld h procur$ by 8 /&+2 !re w\ld !n h be5 no compla9t1 or f9d+ fault1 ) ! div9e disp5sation1 z ?\gh x _h be5 unju/2 !re=e1 s9ce he fell1 & br\ght dea? into ! _w1 x is reasonable t we %\ld submit1 & ackn[l$ge1 t all ! ways ( ,god are equal4 ,b1 ?\gh we mu/ all all[ t submission to ! w ( ,god1 9 :atev] he does1 is ! creatures duty1 yet ,i _c ?9k ?is a suffici5t answ] to ! objection1 & !re=e w\ld n lay mu* /ress ^u x1 b proce$ to consid] :at may be f>!r said 9 answ] to x4 #b4 ,o!rs say1 t1 s9ce ,adam 0 ! common fa!r1 & consequ5tly ! mo/ hon\rable ( mank9d1 7our ,savi\r only except$1 :om he did n repres5t7 !re=e x 0 fit t he %\ld h ?is hon\r conf]r$ ^u him2 s t1 _h all 8 po/]ity be5 exi/5t1 & ! *oice ( a repres5tative be5 :olly ref]r$ to !m1 ! law ( nature w\ld h direct$ to1 & po9t$ out ! man1 :o ought1 9 ?is respect1 to h ! pref]5ce to all o!rs4 ,?is answ] bids fair]1 ,i confess to remove ! difficulty ?an ! o!r1 especially if x be add$1 t ,god might h giv5 ,adam "s advantages ( nature1 above ! re/ ( mank9d1 besides t relative "o1 aris+ f 8 be+ _! common fa!r2 & !re=e1 t x w\ld h be5 _! int]e/1 z well z _! duty1 to h *os5 him1 z be+ be/ qualifi$ to p]=m ! "w t 0 devolv$ ^u him4 #c4 ,b1 s9ce ?is w n :olly remove ! difficulty1 x is f>!r alleg$1 t ,god *ose him1 & !re=e we ought to acquiesce 9 8 *oice2 &1 inde$1 _h all mank9d be5 !n exi/5t1 suppos+ !m to be 9 a /ate ( p]fect hol9ess 7& we mu/ n suppose ! contr>y7 !n !y w\ld h ackn[l$g$ ! equity ( ?is div9e disp5sation1 o!rwise !y w\ld h actually s9n$1 & fall51 9 reject+ & compla9+ ( ! w ( ,god4 ,b ?is w n satisfy ^? :o advance ! contr>y s*eme ( doctr9e1 & d5y ! imputation ( ,adam's s9 to 8 po/]ity1 :o /ill compla9 ( x1 z a v sev]e disp5sation1 & conclude1 t ! sov]eignty ( ,god is plead$ = aga9/ 8 o!r p]fections2 !re=e some?+ f>!r mu/ be add$1 9 answ] to ! objection4 ,we freely all[1 t x is n equitable 7to use ! similitude tak5 f human =ms ( gov]nm5t7 = a k+ to appo9t a repres5tative1 :o %all h a p[] committ$ to him1 to take away ! prop]ties1 or e/ates ( 8 subjects3 b ?is does n1 9 _m respects1 agree ) ! matt] "u our pres5t consid]ation3 nev]!less1 if we 7 to suppose1 t ^! subjects _h no?+ :i* !y c\ld call _! own1 sep>ate f ! w ( ! pr9ce1 & _! prop]ties & e/ates 7 n only def5d$1 b giv5 by him1 & t ^u ?is t5ure1 t he res]v$ to himself a "r to dispossess !m ( !m at 8 pleasure2 9 ?is case1 he might1 )\t any inju/ice done !m1 appo9t a repres5tative1 by ^: conduct !y might be =feit$1 or reta9$2 & ?is agrees ) our pres5t argum5t4 ,accord+ly let x be consid]$1 t !re 7 "s ?+s :i* ,adam 0 possess$ ( 9 8 /ate ( innoc5cy1 & o!rs :i* he 0 giv5 to expect1 _h he /ood1 :i* he _h no natural "r to1 sep>ate f ! div9e w2 !re=e x foll[s1 f h5ce1 t ,god might1 )\t do+ 8 po/]ity any inju/ice1 repose ?is 9 ! h&s ( a mutable creature1 s t x %\ld be reta9$ or lo/ = !m1 accord+ z he /ood or fell4 ,& ?is w appe> less exceptionable1 :5 we consid] ! nature ( t guilt1 :i* all mank9d 7 br\ght "u1 by ,adam's s91 & ! loss ( orig9al righte\sness1 z ! consequ5ce ( 8 fall2 :i* !y1 :o ma9ta9 ! o!r side ( ! "q1 g5]ally repres5t1 9 su* a way1 z ?\gh we suppos$ t !re 7 no diff]5ce betwe5 x1 & ! guilt contract$1 toge!r ) ! puni%m5t ensu+ on actual s9s1 h[ great soev] !y are4 ,b ?is w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$ "u a foll[+ answ]1#ff 9 :i* we %all endeav\r to take a j e/imate ( ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! guilt ( ,adam's s91 imput$ to u1 & t ( actual s9s committ$ by u4 ,footnote #ef3 ,if ,adam repres5t$ ,eve 78 rib7 9 ! cov5ant1 %e did n fall till he fell4 ,footnote #eg3 ,! compil]s ( ! ,,lxx4 seem to h und]/ood ! words 9 ?is s5se1 :5 !n r5d] ! text 9 ,g54 ii4 #ag4 4 ,footnote #eh3 1 ! ,type4 ,footnote #ei3 4 ,footnote #fj3 ,! words are1 1 4 ,! ^w ,judgm5t1 ?\gh n 9 ! orig9al1 is v ju/ly suppli$ 9 our translation1 f v]se #af4 or else1 z ! le>n$ ,grotius obs]ves1 ! ^w might h be5 suppli$2 & s ! mean+ is1 ,res processit 9 condemnationem4 ,& ,j4 ,capellus gives a v good s5se ( ! text1 :5 he comp>es ,adam z ! head1 :o br\ght dea? into ! _w1 ) ,*ri/ by :om life is obta9$4 ,8 words are ^!3 ,quemadmodum omnes hom9es1 qui condemnantur1 reatum suum contrax]ant1 ab una unius hom9is (f5sa2 sic quotquot vivificantur1 absolutionem suam obt9u]unt ab una unius hom9is ob$i5tia4 ,footnote #fa3 ,! ^w is us$ 9 scripture1 9 a =5sic s5se1 9 ^? places ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :]e x is f\nd3 ,?us v]4 #af4 ( ?is *apt]1 & *ap4 viii4 #a4 ,& accord+ly x signifies a judgm5t unto condemnation2 z also d ^? words1 ! s5se :]e( has an aff9ity to x1 9 ,rom4 viii4 #cd4 2 & also 1 z 9 ,acts xvi4 #cg4 & *ap4 xxii4 #be4 ,s t1 accord+ to ! con/ruction ( ! ^w1 ?\gh signifies judicium 9 g5]al1 signifies judicium adv]sus aliquem1 or condemnatio4 ,footnote #fb3 ,t mank9d are born & live 9 s91 maybe collect$ f v>i\s s\rces ( argum5t2 by matt] ( fact1 none are f\nd free f1 :o are capable ( actual guilt1 by ! evils & dea? :i* a j ,god w\ld n o!rwise inflict2 by ! ideas ( ! anci5ts :o speak ( a deg5]ation f a gold51 to an iron age1 by ! g5]al practice ( (f]+ sacrifice1 :i* is an ackn[m5t ( guilt1 by ! te/imony ( ! hea!ns1 t evil example has a prepond]at+ influ5ce ov] good1 by ! hi/orical acc\nt ( ! fall ( man 9 ! scriptures1 by _! num]\s te/imonies t none are righte\s be=e ,god or c be ju/ifi$ by _! ob$i5ce to 8 laws1 by ! confessions ( ! sa9ts1 by ! necessity ( rep5tance 9 all1 by ! propriety ( pray] = ! p>don ( s91 by ,*ri/'s example ( daily pray] :i* conta9s su* a petition1 by ! necessity ( fai? t we may please ,god1 by man's unwill+ness to be reconcil$ to ,god1 & rejection ( all ! spiritual good ?+s (f]$1 & contempt ( div9e ?reatn+s2 & above all o!r pro(s1 by ! com+ & suff]+ ( ,*ri/4 ,footnote #fc3 ,! cov5ant ( grace 0 f et]nity1 & impli$ 8 innoc5ce4 ,footnote #fd3 ,?is is n only agreeable to _m in/ances conta9$ 9 scripture1 b x has be5 ackn[l$g$ to be j by ! v hea!n1 z agreeable to ! law ( nature & nations4 ,?us "o says3 ,sometimes a :ole city is puni%$ = ! wick$ness ( "o man3 ,?us ,hesiod1 2 & ,horace says1 ,quicquid delirant reges1 plectuntur ,a*ivi3 ,& "o obs]ves1 t x 0 ! cu/om ( sev]al cities ( ,greece1 to inflict ! same puni%m5t on ! *ildr5 ( tyrants1 z _! fa!rs _h done on o!rs3 ,9 ,grcis civitatibus lib]i tyrannorum suppressis illis1 eodem supplicio afficiuntur4 ,vid4 ,cic]4 ,epi/4 ad ,brut4 ,,xv4 ,q4 ,curt4 ,lib4 ,,vi4 speaks ( a law obs]v$ among ! ,mac$onians2 9 :i*1 trait]\s conspiracies aga9/ ! life ( ! pr9ce 7 puni%$1 n only 9 ! traitors !mselves1 b 9 _! ne> relations1 ,qui regi infidiati ess5t1 illi cum cognatis prop9quis suis morte affic]5tur4 ,footnote #fe3 ,see ,que/4 xxvii4 ,footnote #ff3 ,see ,que/4 xxvii4 ,que/4 ,,xxiii41 ,,xxiv41 ,,xxv41 ,,xxvi4 ,,que/4 ,,xxiii4 ,into :at e/ate did ! fall br+ mank9d8 ,,answ4 ,! fall br\ght mank9d into an e/ate ( s9 & mis]y4 ,,que/4 ,,xxiv4 ,:at is s98 ,,answ4 ,s9 is any want ( con=mity unto1 or transgression ( any law ( ,god1 giv5 z a rule to ! reasonable creature4 ,,que/4 ,,xxv4 ,:]e9 consi/e? ! s9fulness ( t e/ate :]e9to man fell8 ,,answ4 ,! s9fulness ( t e/ate :]e9to man fell1 consi/e? 9 ! guilt ( ,adam's fir/ s91 ! want ( t righte\sness :]e9 he 0 creat$2 & ! corruption ( 8 nature1 :]eby he is utt]ly indispos$1 disabl$1 & made opposite unto all t is spiritually good1 & :olly incl9$ to all evil1 & t cont9ually1 :i* is commonly call$1 ,orig9al s91 & f :i* d proce$ all actual transgressions4 ,,que/4 ,,xxvi4 ,h[ is orig9al s9 convey$ f our fir/ p>5ts unto _! po/]ity8 ,,answ4 ,orig9al s9 is convey$ f our fir/ p>5ts unto _! po/]ity by natural g5]ation1 s z all t proce$ f !m1 9 t way1 are conceiv$ & born 9 s94 ,hav+ consid]$ ! fall ( our fir/ p>5ts1 & all mank9d be+ s f> conc]n$ !re91 z t _! s9 is imput$ to !m2 we are n[ l$ to speak conc]n+ t s9 & mis]y :i* ensues h]eupon4 ,&1 ,i4 ,?is is n b>ely call$ a s+le act ( s91 or "o p>ticul> in/ance ( mis]y1 b a /ate ( s9 & mis]y4 ,man's be+ br\ght into a /ate ( s91 is sometimes call$ s9's reign+1 or hav+ dom9ion ov] him2 & 8 be+ br\ght into a /ate ( mis]y1 is call$ ! reign1 or dom9ion ( dea?2 s t z1 by v>i\s /eps1 we proce$ f "o degree ( s9 unto ano!r1 our condemnation is gradually enhanc$ !reby4 ,?is is ! subject matt] ( ! fir/ ( ^! answ]s4 ,,ii4 ,we h a brief def9ition ( s91 9 :i* !re is some?+ suppos$1 namely1 t !re 0 a law giv51 & promulgat$1 z a rule ( ob$i5ce1 to ! reasonable creature1 )\t :i* !re c\ld be no s9 committ$1 or guilt contract$2 z ! apo/le sai?1 ,:]e no law is1 !re is no transgression1 ,rom4 iv4 #ae4 or1 ,s9 is n imput$1 :]e !re is no law1 *ap4 v4 #ac4 ,& inasmu* z x is obs]v$1 t ! subjects1 b\nd by ?is law1 are reasonable creatures2 ?is gives u to und]/&1 t ?\gh o!r creatures be ! effect ( ,god's p[]1 & ! objects ( 8 provid5ce1 yet !y are n ! subjects ( moral gov]nm5t4 ,!y _c !re=e be "u a law1 inasmu* z !y are n capable ( und]/&+ _! relation to ,god1 z ,sov]eign1 or _! obligation to obey him1 or ! mean+ ( a law1 :i* is ! rule !re(4 ,moreov]1 we h 9 ?is answ]1 an acc\nt ( ! =mal nature ( s94 #a4 ,x is consid]$1 ei!r 9 its negative1 or r privative idea1 z conta9+ 9 x a defect1 or want ( con=mity to ! law1 a privation ( t rectitude ( nature1 or righte\sness t man _h at fir/1 or our n p]=m+ t :i* we are b\nd1 by ! law ( ,god1 to d2 & ^? p>ticul> in/ances ( s91 includ$ h]e91 are call$ s9s ( omission4 #b4 ,x is describ$ by its positive idea1 & s x is call$1 a transgression ( ! law1 or do+ t :i* is =bidd5 by x4 ,?us x is call$1 by ! apo/le1 ,! transgression ( ! law1 #a ,john iii4 #d4 ,?is we %all n insi/ on at pres5t1 inasmu* z we %all h occasion to enl>ge on ?is head1 :5 we consid] ! s9s =bidd51 "u ea* ( ! t5 comm&m5ts1 & ! v>i\s aggravations !re(4#fg ,,iii4 ,we are1 9 ! next answ]1 l$ to consid] ! s9fulness ( all mank9d1 z fall5 9 ,adam1 or orig9al s91 z d]iv$ to1 & discov]$ 9 u2 & ?is consi/s m especially 9 our be+ guilty ( ,adam's fir/ s91 our want+ t righte\sness :i* he 0 possess$ (2 & also 9 ! corruption ( nature1 f :5ce all actual transgressions proce$4 #a4 ,we %all enquire :at we are to und]/& by ! guilt ( ,adam's fir/ s94 ,hav+ be=e %ewn t 8 disob$i5ce is imput$ to 8 po/]ity1 t :i* is ! result !re(1 is1 t all ! _w becomes guilty be=e ,god3 guilt is an obligation1 or liabl5ess to suff] puni%m5t = an (f5ce committ$1 9 proportion to ! aggravations !re(4 ,n[1 s9ce ?is guilt 0 n contract$ by u1 b imput$ to u1 we mu/ consid] x z ! same1 9 all2 or n admitt+ ( any degrees2 nev]!less1 !re is a v great diff]5ce betwe5 t guilt :i* is ! result ( s9 imput$ to1 & t :i* arises f s9's be+ committ$ by u4 ,!y1 :o d n put a j diff]5ce betwe5 ^! two1 give occasion to _m prejudices aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 & d n suffici5tly v9dicate ! p]fections ( ,god1 9 8 judici>y proce$+s 9 puni%+ "o or ! o!r ( !m4 ,t we may avoid ?is inconv5i5ce1 let x be consid]$1 t orig9al & actual s9s diff] m especially 9 two respects4 7#a47 ,! s9 ( our fir/ p>5ts1 h[ he9\s soev] x 0 9 !m1 z be+ an actual transgression1 att5d$ ) ! highe/ aggravations1 yet x _c be said to be our actual s91 or committ$ by an act ( our w2 !re=e1 ?\gh ! imputation !re( to u1 z has be5 be=e prov$1 is righte\s1 yet x has n ^? circum/ances att5d+ x1 z ?\gh x _h be5 committ$ by u4 ,!re=e1 7#b47 ,! guilt !re(1 or ! puni%m5t due to x1 _c be s great z ! guilt we contract1 or ! puni%m5t we are liable to1 = actual s9s1 :i* are committ$ ) ! approbation & cons5t ( ! w1 & z !y are aga9/ "s degree ( light & convictions ( consci5ce1 & manifold engagem5ts to ! contr>y3 b ?is does n prop]ly belong to ,adam's s91 z imput$ to u2 nor is ! puni%m5t due to x ! same1 z ?\gh x _h be5 committ$ by u 9 our own p]sons4 ,b1 t we may n be misund]/ood1 let x be consid]$1 t we are n speak+ ( ! corruption ( nature inh]5t 9 u4 ,we d n d5y1 b t ! f\nta9 t s5ds =? all actual s9s1 or t s9 reign+ 9 ! he>t1 is1 9 v>i\s respects1 m aggravat$1 ?an _m o!rs t are committ$1 :i* we call actual transgressions1 z ! corrupt f\nta9 is worse ?an ! /reams1 or ! root ?an ! bran*1 or ! cause ?an ! effect4 ,b :5 we consid]1 z at pres5t we d ,adam's s9 only1 z imput$1 & z be+ antec$5t to t corruption ( nature1 :i* is ! imm$iate cause ( s9ful actions2 or :5 we di/+ui% betwe5 orig9al s91 z imput$ & inh]5t1 we only und]/&1 by ! =m]1 t x _c expose ^? :o nev] committ$ any actual s9s1 to s great a degree ( guilt & puni%m5t1 z ! s9s committ$ by !m are said to expose !m to4 ,& let x be f>!r obs]v$1 t we d n say t !re is no puni%m5t due to orig9al s91 z imput$ to u2 = t w\ld be to suppose t !re is no guilt att5d+ x1 :i* is contr>y to :at we h already prov$2 b all our design1 at pres5t1 is1 to put a j diff]5ce betwe5 ,adam's s91 imput$ to u1 & ^? t are committ$ by u4 ,&1 inde$1 if :at we h said "u ?is head1 be n true1 ! /ate ( infants1 dy+ 9 infancy1 "u ! guilt ( ,adam's s91 mu/ be equally deplorable ) t ( ! re/ ( mank9d2 !re=e1 :5 ,i f9d "s express+ !mselves to ?is purpose1 ,i _c wond] t o!rs1 :o d5y ?is doctr9e are (f5d$ at x4 ,x is "o ?+ to say1 t !y are expos$ to no puni%m5t at all1 :i* none1 t obs]ve ! mis]ies t we are liable to1 f our fir/ appe>ance 9 ! _w1 to our leav+ x1 :e!r soon] or lat]1 c well d5y2 & ano!r ?+ to say1 t !y are expos$ to ! same puni%m5t = x1 z ?\gh !y _h actually committ$ x2 ! =m] we all[2 ! latt] we mu/ take leave to d5y le/ we %\ld give occasion to any to ?9k t ! ,judge ( all does any ?+1 :i* c>ries 9 x ! lea/ appe>ance ( sev]ity1 & inju/ice4 ,?us conc]n+ ! guilt ( ,adam's fir/ s91 imput$ to u2 :i* leads u to consid] ! effects !re(4 ,accord+ly1 #b4 ,man is said to want t righte\sness :i* he _h at fir/1 :i* is g5]ally call$1 orig9al righte\sness4 ,?is is /yl$1 ! privative "p ( orig9al s91 z ! corruption ( ! human nature1 & its prop5sity to all s91 is ! positive "p !re(4 ,9 consid]+ ! =m] ( ^!1 or man's want ( orig9al righte\sness1 we may obs]ve1 7#a47 ,t man has n :olly lo/ ,god's natural image1 :i* he 0 possess$ (1 z an intellig5t creature1 consi/+ 9 8 be+ end[$ z su* ) an und]/&+1 capable ( "s degree ( ! k ( himself & div9e ?+s2 & a w1 9 _m respects1 free1 viz4 z to :at conc]ns natural ?+s1 or "s ext]nal bran*es ( religion1 or ?+s mat]ially good1 & 9 8 hav+ executive p[]s1 to act agreeably !reunto2 ?\gh ^! are mis]ably defac$1 & come f> %ort ( t p]fection1 :i* he _h 9 ! /ate 9 :i* he 0 fir/ creat$4 ,"s h comp>$ ?is to an old decay$ build+1 :i* has1 by ! ru9s ( "t1 lo/ its /r5g? & beauty1 ?\gh x reta9s some?+ ( ! %ape & resemblance ( :at x 0 be=e4 ,?us ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l are weak5$1 b n :olly lo/1 by ! fall4 ,!y are l ! fruits ( ! e>?1 :i* are %rivell$ & )]$ 9 w9t]1 & look z ?\gh !y are dead2 or l a man1 :o has out-liv$ himself1 & has lo/ ! vivacity & sprightl9ess ( 8 p>ts1 z well z ! beauty ( 8 body1 :i* he =m]ly _h4 7#b47 ,our ability to yield acceptable ob$i5ce to ,god1 mu* m p]fect ob$i5ce1 is :olly lo/1 z be+ de/itute ( a pr9ciple ( spiritual life & grace1 :i* mu/1 if ev] we h x1 be implant$ 9 reg5]ation2 s t e "o may say ) ! apo/le1 ,9 me 7t is1 9 my fle%17 dwelle? no good ?+1 ,rom4 vii4 #ah4 7#c47 ,we are de/itute ( a "r to ! heav5ly bless$ness1 & all ^? privileges1 t 7 promis$ ^u condition ( our fir/ p>5ts p]=m+ p]fect ob$i5ce1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! cov5ant made ) !m 9 _! /ate ( innoc5cy4 ,?is want ( orig9al righte\sness is ! imm$iate consequ5ce ( ,adam's fir/ s94 ,by orig9al righte\sness we und]/&1 ei!r t fre$om f guilt1 :i* man _h be=e he s9n$1 :i* exempt$ him f any liabl5ess to condemnation1 & af=d$ him a plea be=e ,god = 8 reta9+ ! bless+s he 0 possess$ (2 &1 _h he p]si/$ long] 9 8 integrity1 x w\ld h giv5 him a "r to a great] degree ( happ9ess3 ,8 p]fect ob$i5ce 0 8 righte\sness1 9 a =5sick s5se2 & ! failure !re(1 9 our fir/ p>5ts1 r5d]$ bo? !m & u de/itute ( x4 ,b1 s9ce ?is is ! same ) :at is express$ 9 ! =ego+ words1 :]e9 we are d5om9at$ guilty ( ,adam's fir/ s91 we mu/ consid] some?+ else1 z int5d$ 9 ?is expression1 :5 we are said to want t righte\sness :]e9 he 0 creat$4 ,we h be=e obs]v$1 t1 by ! fall ( our fir/ p>5ts1 ! image ( ,god 9 man 0 defac$3 ,b n[1 we are to speak ( 8 sup]natural image1 z :at 0 :olly lo/1 & !re=e all mank9d are1 by nature1 de/itute ( a pr9ciple ( grace2 ^u :i* acc\nt x may be truly said1 z ! apo/le does1 ,!re is none righte\s2 no1 n "o1 ,rom4 iii4 #aj4 & else:]e man is call$1 ,a transgressor f ! womb1 ,isa4 xlviii4 #h4 &1 by nature1 n only a *ild ( wra?1 b dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 ,eph4 ii4 #a4 & !re=e x is necess>y t we be creat$ aga9 to good works1 or t a new pr9ciple ( grace be implant$ 9 reg5]ation1 )\t :i* !re is no salvation4 ,our be+ de/itute ( ?is sup]natural pr9ciple ( grace is di/+ui%$ f t prop5sity to s91 or corruption ( nature1 :i* is spok5 ( 9 ! foll[+ words ( ?is answ]2 & !re=e1 consid]+ x z ?us di/+ui%$1 & z call$1 by "s1 ! privative "p ( orig9al s92 we are l$ to speak ( man 9 8 de/itute /ate1 depriv$ ( t :i* 0 8 glory1 & t5d$ to 8 def5ce aga9/ ! assaults ( temptation2 & ( ^? actual transgressions :i* are ! consequ5ce !re(4 ,?is excell5t end[m5t man is said to h lo/4 ,"s div9es express !mselves ) a degree ( caution1 :5 treat+ on ?is subject2 & !re=e1 ?\gh !y all[ t man has lo/ ?is righte\sness1 yet !y w h>dly own t ,god took x away1 ?\gh x 7 by a judicial act1 z suppos+ t ?is w\ld argue him to be ! au?or ( s92 & ,i w\ld n blame ! lea/ degree ( conc]n express$ to f5ce aga9/ su* a consequ5ce1 did x really ensue on our ass]t+ x2 yet ,i _c b conclude1 t ! hol9ess ( ,god may be v9dicat$1 ?\gh we %\ld ass]t1 t he depriv$ him ( ?is righte\sness1 z a puni%m5t ( 8 s91 or d5i$ him t p[] to p]=m p]fect ob$i5ce1 :i* he conf]r$ on him at fir/2 = !re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ,god's re/or+ to him 8 lo/ p[]1 to p]=m t :i* is truly & sup]naturally good 9 all its circum/ances2 & ! infus+ habits ( s9 into 8 nature3 ,?is1 we ackn[l$ge1 he c\ld n d1 consi/5tly ) 8 hol9ess1 & %all make x f>!r appe>1 "u a foll[+ head4 ,b ! o!r he might d1 t is1 leave man de/itute ( a p[] to walk be=e him 9 hol9ess & righte\sness2 =1 if ,god _h be5 oblig$ to h giv5 him ?is p[]1 !n 8 be/[+ x on fall5 man1 w\ld be r a debt ?an a grace1 :i* is contr>y to ! :ole t5or ( ! gospel4 ,b ?is leads u to consid] ! positive "p ( orig9al s92 !re=e1 #c4 ,man's s9fulness1 z fall51 consi/s 9 ! corruption ( 8 nature1 or a prop5sity & incl9ation to all evil1 :i*1 z x is obs]v$1 is commonly call$1 orig9al s91 t is1 orig9al s9 inh]5t1 z di/+ui%$ f x1 z imput$ to u1 :i* has be5 already consid]$4 ,t ! nature ( man is vitiat$1 corrupt$1 & prone to all t is bad1 is tak5 = grant$ by all2 &1 inde$1 he t d5ies x1 mu/ ei!r be v mu* unacqua9t$ ) himself1 or h>dly reta9 ! common notices :i* we h ( moral good & evil4 ,?is is frequ5tly repres5t$1 9 scripture1 z a plague1 defilem5t1 or deadly evil1 ) :i* 8 he>t is affect$2 ^u :i* acc\nt x is said1 t x is deceitful above all ?+s1 & desp]ately wick$1 ,j]4 xvii4 #i4 t out ( x proce$ evil ?\ghts1 & all o!r abom9ations ( ! mo/ he9\s nature1 ,mat?4 xv4 #ai4 unless prev5t$ by ! grace ( ,god4 ,?is prop5sity ( nature to s9 discov]s itself 9 ! fir/ dawn ( our reason2 s t we no soon] appe> to be m51 b we give gr\nd to conclude t we are s9n]s4 ,accord+ly x is said1 ,! imag9ation ( man's he>t is only evil1 & t f 8 y\?1#fh ,g54 vi4 #e4 comp>$ ) *ap4 viii4 #ba4 & he is repres5t$ z e/rang$ f ! womb1 go+ a/ray z soon z he is born1 speak+ lyes1 ,psal4 lvii4 #c4 :i* is1 not)/&+1 to be und]/ood ) ?is limitation1 t we are prone to s91 z soon z we h any dispositions1 or incl9ations1 to any ?+2 = x _c be suppos$ t man is dispos$ to commit actual s9 be=e he is capable ( act+4 ,"s1 inde$1 h attempt$ to prove t ! s\l ( a *ild s9s z soon z x is unit$ to ! body 9 ! womb1 & h c>ri$ ?is indef5sible conjecture s f>1 z t !y h ma9ta9$1 t actual s9 is committ$ 9 ! womb4 ,b ?is is n only de/itute ( all mann] ( pro(1 b x seems s v absurd1 t1 z few w be conv9c$ by x1 s x ne$s no confutation4 ,z = ?is prop5sity to s91 7:5ev] x may be said to take place7 x is c]ta91 t x is n equal 9 all2 & 9 ?is x diff]s f ,adam's guilt1 z imput$ to u1 & f our want ( orig9al righte\sness1 z ! imm$iate consequ5ce !re(2 = ^! corrupt incl9ations appe>1 f univ]sal exp]i5ce1 z well z ! concurr5t te/imony ( scripture1 to be ( an increas+ nature2 s t "s are m ob/9ate & h>d5$ 9 s9 ?an o!rs2 & ! habits !re(1 9 _m1 are comp>$ to ! t9cture ( ! ,e?iopian1 or ! leop>d's spots1 ,j]4 xiii4 #bc4 :i* no human art c take away4 ,we are1 inde$1 naturally prone to s9 at fir/2 b aft]w>ds ! leprosy spreads1 & ! prop5sity1 or incl9ation to x1 increases by repeat$ acts1 or a c\rse ( s94 ,! ,psalmi/ takes notice ( ?is1 9 a beautiful climax1 or gradation2 ,!y "k n1 nei!r w !y und]/&1 !y walk 9 d>kness1 ,psal4 lxxxii4 #e4 ,we %all n[ take occasion to speak some?+ conc]n+ ! rise or orig9 h]e(4 ,?is is a difficulty :i* _m h attempt$ to acc\nt = & expla91 ?\gh ) z little success z any ?+ t comes )9 ! compass ( our enquiries4 ,"s anci5t h]etics#fi h ?\ght1 t because x c\ld n be f ,god1 :o is ! au?or ( no?+ b :at is good1 t !re=e !re are two fir/ causes2 "o ( all good1 :i* is ,god1 & ! o!r ( all evil4 ,b ?is is des]v$ly explod$1 z a mo/ dang]\s & absurd notion4 ,o!rs seem to ass]t1 t ,god is ! au?or ( x2 &1 t !y may exculpate !mselves f mak+ him ! au?or ( s91 :i* is ! vile/ reproa* t c be ca/ ^u him1 !y add1 t he does ?is 9 a judicial way1 z a puni%m5t = ! s9 ( our fir/ p>5ts1 & t x is no reflection on him to suppose1 t1 z a ,judge1 he may put ?is prop5sity to s9 into our nature2 s t x is1 z x 71 concreate ) ! s\l1 or d]iv$ to u1 at ! same "t t x is =m$ 91 & unit$ to ! body3 ,b we _c1 by any means1 conclude ,god to be ! au?or h]e(1 ?\gh x be z a ,judge2 = t w\ld be to suppose 8 v9dictive ju/ice inconsi/5t ) ! spotless purity ( 8 nature4 ,we read1 inde$1 ( ,god's giv+ m5 up to _! own he>ts' lu/s1 ,psal4 lxxxi4 #aa1 #ab4 z a puni%m5t = o!r s9s2 b nev] ( 8 produc+ 9 !m an incl9ation to s91 ?\gh x be "u ! notion ( a puni%m5t3 ,b ?is hav+ be5 prov$ & illu/rat$1 "u a =ego+ answ]1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ ! provid5ce ( ,god1 z conv]sant ab\t ^? actions1 to :i* s9 is annex$1 9 a judicial way1 we %all pass x ov] 9 ?is place#gj4 ,! ,pelagians1 &1 aft] !m1 ! ,papi/s1 & "s among ! ,remon/rants1 be+ s5sible1 t ?is prop5sity ( nature to s9 _c be d5i$1 h tak5 su* a me?od to acc\nt = x1 z makes x a v innoc5t & h>mless ?+2 &1 t x may appe> agreeable to ! notion :i* !y ma9ta9 ( ! innoc5cy ( man by nature1 !y suppose t ! fir/ motions1 or incl9ations ( ! s\l to s91 or1 to use _! own expression1 ! fir/ acts ( concupisc5ce are n s9ful2 &1 to support ?is op9ion1 !y ma9ta91 t no?+ c be deem$ a s91 b :at is committ$ ) ! full b5t ( ! w2 & !re=e :5 an unlawful object pres5ts itself1 h[ mu* soev] ! m9d may be pleas$ ) x1 yet !re is no s9 till !re is an actual compliance ) x2 &1 = ?is1 !y br+ t scripture1 ,:5 lu/ has conceiv$1 x br+e? =? s91 ,james i4 #ae4 t is1 ! second act ( concupisc5ce1 or ! compliance ) ! fir/ sugge/ions to s91 are only d5om9at$ s92 &1 z a consequ5ce f ?is supposition1 !y pret5d t ^! fir/ acts ( concupisc5ce 7 n inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( innoc5cy2 s t :5 ,eve saw t ! tree 0 good = food1 & t x 0 pleasant to ! eyes1 & a tree to be desir$ to make "o wise1 %e took ( ! fruit !re(1 & did eat1 ,g54 iii4 #f4 ,%e did n s9 till %e took ( ! fruit !re(1 & did eat2 &1 z a f>!r consequ5ce d$uc$ f ?is supposition1 !y conclude1 t t orig9al righte\sness1 :i* our fir/ p>5ts _h1 did n consi/ s mu* 9 a p]fect fre$om f all sugge/ions to s91 b x 0 r a bridle to re/ra9 !m f compliance !re)1 :i*1 by n mak+ a "r use (1 !y compli$ ) ! motions ( concupisc5ce1 & s s9n$4 ,&1 accord+ to ?is s*eme1 t prop5sity ( nature to s91 :i* we h 9 our *ildhood1 is an h>mless1 & innoc5t ?+1 & !re=e we may suppose x to be f ,god1 )\t conclud+ him to be ! au?or ( s94 ,b ?is is a vile & gr\ndless notion1 & su* z sav\rs m ( ,ant9omianism1 ?an _m doctr9es t are s call$2 &1 inde$1 x is to call t no s91 :i* is1 z x 71 ! root & spr+ ( all s91 & to make ,god ! au?or & approv] ( t1 :i* he _c b look on ) ! utmo/ dete/ation1 z be+ contr>y to ! hol9ess ( 8 nature2 to :i* no?+ f>!r ne$ be said1 s9ce ! notion c>ries ! black m>ks ( its own infamy 9 itself4 ,!re are o!rs :o oppose ! doctr9e ( orig9al s91 & pret5d to acc\nt = ! corruption ( nature1 by suppos+ t all m5 s9n$ = !mselves2 :i* is no?+ else b reviv+ an old op9ion tak5 f ! s*ools ( ,plato & ,py?agoras1 namely1 t ,god creat$ ! s\ls ( all m5 at fir/1 & be=e !y 7 unit$ to _! bodies1 at lea/ ^? t n[ !y h1 s9n$2 &1 z a puni%m5t ( _! crime 9 t /ate1 !y 7 n only condemn$ to _! respective bodies1 b to suff] all ! mis]ies :i* !y are expos$ to !re92 s t ! s91 :i* !y committ$ 9 ^! bodies1 is no?+ else b ! propagation ( t1 :i* _h its fir/ rise 9 ! acts ( ! und]/&+ & w1 :5 !y fir/ fell into a /ate ( s94 ,?is is s *im]ical an op9ion1 t ,i w\ld n h m5tion$ x1 _h x n be5 ma9ta9$ by "s1 z an exp$i5t1 to acc\nt = ! corruption ( nature1 by ^? :o d5y orig9al s91 & affirm$ ) t assurance1 z ?\gh x 7 f\nd$ 9 scripture2 :]eas ,i _c ?9k x has ! lea/ c\nt5ance f x4 ,!y fir/ take x = grant$ )\t suffici5t gr\nd t ^? scriptures1 t speak ( ! pre-exi/5ce ( ,*ri/ 9 8 div9e nature1 are to be und]/ood conc]n+ ! pre-exi/5ce ( 8 s\l2 & f !nce !y inf]1 t x is reasonable to suppose1 t ! s\ls ( o!r m5 pre-exi/$ likewise4 ,& !y also /ra9 ! s5se ( two or ?ree o!r scriptures to prove x2 z :5 x is said1 t1 :5 ,god _h laid ! f\ndation ( ! e>?1 ! morn+ />s sang toge!r1 & all ! sons ( ,god %\t$ = joy1 ,job xxxviii4 #g4 :]e1 by ! morn+ />s1 !y und]/&1 z o!rs d1 ! angels2 &1 by ! sons ( ,god1 !y suppose1 is meant ! s\ls ( m51 t 7 !n creat$1 & unta9t$ ) s91 &1 to give f>!r c\nt5ance to ?is1 !y expla9 :at is said 9 a foll[+ v]se1 v]4 #ab4 agreeably !reunto1 :]e1 :5 ,god _h cont9u$ ! acc\nt :i* he gives ( 8 hav+ creat$ ! _w1 he says1 ,kn[e/ ?\ x1 because ?\ wa/ !n born1 or because ! numb] ( ?y days is great2 !y r5d] ! words1 ,kn[e/ ?\ t ?\ wa/ !n born1 & t ! numb] ( ?y days are _m1 or !y dep5d ^u ! translation1 :i* ! ,,lxx give ( ! text1 ,i "k t ?\ wa/ !n born1 = ! numb] ( ?y days is _m1 t is1 t ?\ wa/ !n exi/5t2 = ?\gh ?\ kn[e/ n :at ?\ did/1 f t "t1 till ?\ came/ into ! _w1 yet ! numb] ( ?y days is great1 t is1 ?\ had/ an exi/5ce _m ages be=e4 ,h[ easy a matt] x is = p]sons to /ra9 ! s5se ( "s words ( scripture1 to s]ve a purpose1 contr>y to ! g5]al scope & design !re(1 if !y attempt to give c\nt5ance !reby to any doctr9e ( _! own inv5tion4 ,z = ^? scriptures1 :i* !y br+ to prove t ! ,jews 7 ( ?is op9ion1 ,i w n d5y ! inf]5ce f !nce1 t "s ( !m 71 z appe>s f ! report t ! disciples gave to our ,savi\r1 :5 he ask$ !m1 ,:om d m5 say t ,i am8 ,!y repli$1 ,"s say t ?\ art ,john ! ,bapti/1 "s ,elias1 & o!rs ,j]emias1 or "o ( ! prophets1 ,mat?4 xvi4 #ac1 #ad4 t is1 !y judg$1 accord+ to ! ,py?agorean hypo!sis1 t ! s\l ( ,j]emias1 or "o ( ! prophets1 dwelt 9 t body1 :i* he _h1 & !re=e t he 0 "o ( !m4 ,& !re is ano!r scripture1 9 :i* our ,savi\r's disciples1 speak+ conc]n+ ! bl9d man1 ask$ him1 ,did ?is man s91 or 8 p>5ts1 t he 0 born bl9d8 ,john ix4 #b4 z if he %\ld say3 ,0 x = "s s9 t ?is man's s\l committ$1 be=e x ent]$ into ! body1 to :i* x is unit$8 ,& 0 8 be+ born bl9d a puni%m5t !re(8 ,i say1 ,i w n d5y1 b t "s ( ! ,jews1 f h5ce1 may be suppos$ to h giv5 into ?is fabul\s notion1 agreeably to ! s5tim5ts ( ! philosophy1 :i* !y _h be5 conv]sant 94 ,b ,i w n all[ t our ,savi\r's n confut+ ?is absurd op9ion1 is an intimation2 7z ! def5d]s !re( g5]ally conclude x to be7 t he reckon$ x j2 b ,i r ?9k1 t he pass$ x ov]1 z a vulg> error1 n wor?y ( 8 confutation4 ,& z = t passage1 :i* !y quote1 = ?is purpose1 out ( ! apocryphal book ( ,wisdom1 :i* is no pro( ( ?is matt] f ,scripture1 :5 "o is repres5t$1 z say+ to ?is effect1 t because he 0 good1 he came into a body undefil$2 ?is only proves1 t ?is 0 ! op9ion ( "s ( t trifl+ g5]ation ( m54 ,&1 :5 !y speak ( x1 z :at1 has be5 ma9ta9$ by "s ( ! ,fa!rs1 :o receiv$ ! notion f ! philosophy above-m5tion$1 ?is is also z little to ! purpose2 &1 inde$1 all ! o!r argum5ts t !y br+1 am\nt to no?+ else b ?is2 t1 if ! scripture _h n giv5 u gr\nd to e/abli% ! contr>y doctr9e1 !re might h be51 at lea/1 a possibility ( ! tru? ( ?is1 b to lay ?is z a f\ndation1 on :i* !y ass]t ! tru? !re(1 & t ) ! design above-m5tion$1 ?is is no?+ else1 b = m5 to sub/itute _! own fancies1 )\t suffici5t gr\nd1 z matt]s ( fai?1 & build doctr9es ^u !m1 z ?\gh !y 7 conta9$ 9 scripture4 ,i pass by o!r improvem5ts1 :i* !y make on ?is fabul\s notion1 :i* /ill appe> to be m romantic4#ga ,!re is ano!r attempt to acc\nt = ! orig9 ( moral evil1 )\t inf]r+ ,god to be ! au?or ( x1 :i* has =m]ly be5 advanc$ by ^? :o d5y ! imputation ( ,adam's s92 & ^! suppose t ! s\l is r5d]$ pollut$ ) s91 by reason ( its traduction1 or propagation1 f ! s\l ( ! imm$iate p>5t2 s t1 9 l mann]1 z ! body is subject to h]$it>y diseases1 ! s\l is defil$ ) s91 z bo? "o & ! o!r are ! consequ5ce ( _! =mation1 accord+ to ! c\rse ( nature1 9 ! lik5ess ( ^?1 f :om !y imm$iately d]ive _! respective be+s2 & !y suppose t a similitude ( passions1 & natural dispositions 9 p>5ts & *ildr51 is an argum5t to ev9ce ! tru? h]e(4 ,b ?is appe>s s contr>y to ! light ( nature1 & all ! pr9ciples ( philosophy1 to suppose1 t "o _s c produce ano!r1 9 a natural way1 & s repugnant to ! ideas :i* we h ( spirits1 z simple be+s1 or n comp\nd$ ( p>ts1 z bodies are1 t x seems almo/ to be univ]sally explod$1 z be+ de/itute ( any tol]able argum5t to support x1 ?\gh x 0 =m]ly embrac$ by "s ( ! ,fa!rs4#gb ,& !y1 :o pret5d to acc\nt = x1 by ! similitude ( "o c&le's light+ ano!r1 & yet ! flame rema9+ ! same z x 0 be=e1 h only made use ( an unhappy me?od ( illu/ration1 :i* comes f> %ort ( a conclusive argum5t to _! purpose4 ,& z = ! lik5ess ( natural dispositions 9 *ildr5 to _! p>5ts1 t does n1 9 ! lea/ prove x2 s9ce ?is arises v mu* f ! temp]am5t ( ! body1 or f ! prejudices ( education4 ,!re=e ?is me?od to acc\nt = ! orig9 ( moral evil1 be+ n mu* def5d$ at pres5t1 we may pass x ov]1 z a gr\ndless conjecture4 ,z = ,arm9ius1 & 8 foll[]s1 !y h v mu* insi/$ on a supposition1 :i* !y h advanc$1 t ! univ]sal corruption ( human nature arises only f imitation4 ,9 answ] to :i*1 ?\gh ,i w n d5y b t ! progress & increase ( s91 9 p>ticul> p]sons1 may be v mu* ow+ to ! p]nici\s example ( o!rs1 ) :om !y are conv]sant2 yet x seems v absurd to assign ?is1 z ! fir/ reason !re(2 = x may easily be obs]v$1 t ?is corruption ( nature1 or disposition to s91 is visible 9 *ildr51 be=e !y are capable ( be+ drawn aside1 by ! influ5ce ( bad examples2 & inde$1 _! be+ corrupt$ !reby1 is r ! effect1 ?an ! cause ( ?is fir/ prop5sity t !re is 9 nature to s92 & x w\ld soon appe>1 t1 if !y nev] saw any ?+ b :at is excell5t or wor?y to be imitat$ 9 ^?1 "u ^: c>e !y are1 !y w\ld soon discov] !mselves1 not)/&+1 prone to ! contr>y vices4 ,& we may z well suppose1 t wisdom1 or hol9ess1 takes its rise f imitation1 9 a natural way1 z t s91 or folly1 does s3 ,b no?+ is m common1 ?an = *ildr5 to be v deg5]ate f _! p>5ts4 ,& :atev] attempts are us$ to in/il pr9ciples ( virtue into !m1 x is no?+ else1 b /riv+ aga9/ ! /ream ( corrupt nature1 unless ! grace ( ,god int]pose1 & d t :i* imitation c nev] be ! cause (4 ,!re=e we mu/ take "s o!r me?od to acc\nt = ?is corruption ( nature1 & at ! same "t1 ma9ta91 t ! s\l is f ,god1 by imm$iate creation1 :i*1 ?\gh x be n s pla9ly conta9$ 9 scripture1 z o!r articles ( fai? are1 yet scripture seems n to be :olly sil5t z to ?is matt]2 especially :5 ,god says1 ,behold1 all s\ls are m9e1 ,ezek4 xviii4 #d4 & else:]e1 :i* is m express to ?is purpose1 ,god speaks ( ! s\ls t he made1 or creat$1 ,isa4 lvii4 #af4 & ! apo/le1 = ?is reason1 /yles him1 ,! ,fa!r ( spirits1 ,heb4 xii4 #i4 & t 9 su* a s5se1 z is oppos$ to ! fa!rs ( ! fle%2 !re=e1 tak+ ?is = grant$1 ! difficulty :i* w recur ^u u1 :i* we are to acc\nt =1 is1 h[ c ! s\l1 t comes out ( ,god's imm$iate h&1 be ! subject ( moral evil8 ,to ass]t1 t x is creat$ guilty ( ,adam's fir/ s91 or "u an obligation to suff] t degree ( puni%m5t1 :i* is due to x1 is n inconsi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections1 z w f>!r appe>1 :51 "u a foll[+ head1 we consid] :at ?is puni%m5t is3 b to suppose t x is creat$ by ,god impure1 or ) an incl9ation1 or prop5sity to s91 _c well be reconcil$ ) ! hol9ess ( ,god4 ,?is is :at has be5 ackn[l$g$ by mo/ div9es1 z "o ( ! greate/ difficulties t occur 9 ! :ole s*eme ( div9ity4 ,"s1 ) a becom+ & religi\s mode/y1 h confess$ _! inability to acc\nt = x1 & advise u r to bewail1 & /rive aga9/ x1 ?an to be too inquisitive ab\t ! orig9 & cause ( x4 ,&1 inde$1 ?is is f> bett]1 ?an ei!r to d>k5 c\nsel by words1 )\t k1 or to advance :at we _c prove2 & ,i w\ld r *use to acquiesce 9 ?is humble ignorance !re(1 ?an to ass]t any ?+ :i* conta9s ! lea/ ins9uation ( ,god's be+ ! au?or ( x4 ,x is c]ta91 !re are _m ?+s :i* we "k to be true1 ?\gh we _c1 at ! same "t1 acc\nt = ! mann] ( _! be+ :at !y are1 & are at a loss to det]m9e _! fir/ orig9al1 or ! natural cause !re(3 ,?us1 ?\gh we are sure t ! body is unit$ to ! s\l1 :i* acts by x1 yet x is v h>d to det]m9e by :at b&s !y are unit$1 or h[ ! s\l moves ! body1 z its in/rum5t 9 act+4 ,moreov]1 we "k t ! p>ticles ( matt] are unit$ to "o ano!r2 b x is difficult to det]m9e :at is ! cause !re(4 ,s if we enquire into ! reason ( ! diff]5t col\r1 or %ape ( h]bs & plants2 or :y ! grass is gre51 & n :ite or r$2 no "o w\ld be blam$ if he %\ld ackn[l$ge himself to be at a loss to acc\nt = ^!1 & o!r ?+s ( ! l nature4 ,! same may be said1 if we %\ld confess t we are at a loss to det]m9e :at is ! fir/ rise ( ! prop5sity ( ! nature ( man to s93 nev]!less1 if we keep )9 ! b\nds ( mode/y 9 our enquiries1 & advance no?+ contr>y to ! div9e p]fections1 we may safely1 & ) "s advantage to ! doctr9e ( orig9al s91 say some?+ z to ?is matt]1 t h]eby we may remove ! objections t are br\ght1 by "s1 aga9/ x4 ,v>i\s ways h be5 tak51 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 to acc\nt = ! orig9 ( moral evil1 :i* we _c acquiesce 91 by reason ( ! _m absurdities t att5d !m2 !re=e x may be m excusable = me to (f] my humble ?\ghts ab\t ?is matt]1 9 :i*1 ,i hope1 ,i %all n mu* deviate f ! s5tim5ts ( _m1 :o h judici\sly & happily ma9ta9$ ?is doctr9e4 ,!re is1 inde$1 "o conjecture1 :i* ,i meet )1 9 a le>n$ judici\s div9e1 :i* diff]s v mu* f any acc\nt :i* we h ( x by any o!r1#gc namely1 t ! "m :ile ! *ild is 9 ! womb1 hav+ a s9ful ?\ght1 impresses x on its s\l1 :]eby x becomes pollut$1 9 ! same mann] z its body is sometimes m>k$ by ! /r5g? ( h] imag9ation3 b ?is op9ion is s v improbable1 t x w h>dly ga9 any proselytes to x2 & x only discov]s h[ will+ "s p]sons are to solve ?is difficulty ?\gh 9 an uncommon me?od1 z be+ appreh5sive t o!rs h n suffici5tly done x4 ,b1 t we may acc\nt = ?is matt] 9 ! mo/ unexceptionable way1 :i* does n 9 ! lea/1 inf] ,god to be ! au?or ( s9 nor ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( imputation ( ,adam's s9 to 8 po/]ity1 we mu/ consid] ?is prop5sity ( nature1 or incl9ation t !re is 9 ! s\ls ( m5 to s9 z a corrupt habit1 & !re=e t x is n infus$ by ,god2 & consequ5tly ?\gh ! s\l1 9 its fir/ creation1 is guilty1 t is1 liable to suff] ! puni%m5t due to x = ,adam's s9 imput$1 yet x does n come defil$ out ( ! h&s ( ,god2 or1 z "o well expresses x1#gd 8,we are n to ?9k t ,god put orig9al s9 into m5's s\ls2 = h[ %\ld he puni% ^? s\ls1 :i* he himself _h corrupt$8 ,& he adds1 t x is a great wick$ness to believe t ,god put into ! s\l an incl9ation to s92 ?\gh x is true ,god creates ! s\ls ( m5 de/itute ( heav5ly gifts1 & sup]natural light1 & t ju/ly because ,adam lo/ ^? gifts = himself & 8 po/]ity40 ,ano!r judici\s div9e#ge expresses himself to ?is purpose2 t1 ?\gh ! s\l is creat$ spotless1 yet x is de/itute ( orig9al righte\sness1 z a puni%m5t ( ,adam's fir/ s92 & accord+ly he di/+ui%es betwe5 a s\l's be+ pure1 s z ! s\l ( ,adam 0 :5 x 0 fir/ creat$1 t is to say1 n only s9less1 b hav+ habits1 or incl9ations 9 its nature1 :i* incl9$ x to :at 0 good2 & its be+ creat$ ) a prop5sity1 or incl9ation to evil1 :i* he1 ) good reason d5ies2 &1 z a m$ium betwe5 bo? ^? extremes1 9 :i* ! tru? lies1 obs]ves1 t ! s\l is creat$1 by ,god1 de/itute ( orig9al righte\sness1 unable to d :at is truly good2 & yet1 hav+ no positive incl9ation1 or prop5sity 9 nature1 to :at is evil2 ?is is pla9ly ! s5se ( 8 words1 :i* ,i h ins]t$ 9 ! m>g94 ,n[ if x be enquir$1 h[ ?is corrupt habit1 or incl9ation to s91 is contract$8 ! corruption ( nature necess>ily ensues on ! privation ( orig9al righte\sness4 ,"s h illu/rat$ ?is by an apt similitude1 tak5 f ! travell]s w&]+ out ( 8 way1 or tak+ a wrong pa?1 z occasion$ by ! d>kness ( ! night1 9 :i*1 8 want ( light is ! occasion1 ?\gh n prop]ly ! cause ( 8 w&]+4 ,?us man is de/itute ( orig9al righte\sness1 or ^? habits ( sup]natural grace1 :i* are implant$ 9 reg5]ation2 & :at c be ! consequ5ce !re(1 b t 8 fir/ actions1 z soon z he is capable ( do+ good or evil1 mu/ conta9 9 !m no?+ less ?an a s9 ( omission1 or a defect (1 & dis9cl9ation to1 :at is good8 &1 by ?is means1 ! s\l becomes defil$1 or incl9$ to s92 s t we fir/ suppose x indispos$ to :at is good1 & t ?is arises f its be+ de/itute ( sup]natural grace1 :i* x lo/ by ,adam's fall1 & t ,god may d5y ?is grace1 )\t suppos+ him to be ! au?or ( s92 = he 0 n oblig$ to cont9ue t to ,adam's po/]ity1 :i* he =feit$1 & lo/ = !m4 ,& t :i* foll[s1 f h5ce1 is1 t ! he>t ( man1 by a cont9uance 9 s9 aft] x is fir/ t9ctur$ ) x1 gr[s worse & worse1 & m incl9$ to x ?an be=e4 ,?is ,i _c bett] illu/rate1 ?an by comp>+ x to a drop ( poison1 inject$ into ! ve9s ( a man1 :i* w by degrees corrupt ! :ole mass ( blood4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! body1 to :i* ! s\l 0 unit$1 z giv+ occasion to ^! corrupt habits be+ contract$ !reby1 "s h comp>$ ?is to sweet oil's be+ infect$ by a mu/y vessel1 into :i* x is put2 s ! s\l1 creat$ good1 & put into a corrupt body1 receives contagion f !nce3 & ?is conjunction ( ! pure s\l ) a corrupt body1 is a j puni%m5t ( ,adam's s94 ,?us a v le>n$ & excell5t div9e acc\nts = ?is matt]2#gf ?\gh ?is similitude does n inde$ illu/rate ?is matt] 9 e circum/ance1 inasmu* z t t9cture1 :i* is receiv$ f a vessel 9 a physical way1 _c well agree ) ! corruption ( ! s\l1 :i* is ( a moral nature2 b yet ,i w\ld make ?is use ( x1 z to obs]ve :at daily exp]i5ce sugge/s1 namely1 t ! con/itution1 or temp]am5t ( ! body1 has a v great influ5ce on ! s\l1 & is an occasion ( v>i\s incl9ations to s91 9 :i* x acts1 9 an objective way4 ,!re=e :5 we suppose a s\l unit$ to a body1 t1 accord+ to ! frame & con/itution ( its nature has a t5d5cy to incl9e x to s91 & ?is s\l is depriv$ ( ^? sup]natural habits1 :i* w\ld h f5c$ x aga9/ ?is contagion2 :at c ensue f h5ce1 b t corruption ( nature1 :]eby m5 are incl9$ to :at is evil8 :i* incl9ation increases daily1 till m5 arrive to ! mo/ root$ habits & dispositions to all t is bad1 & are1 ) m difficulty1 reclaim$ f x4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iv4 ,! conveyance ( orig9al s91 f our fir/ p>5ts to _! po/]ity1 by natural g5]ation1 or h[ we are said to be born 9 s94 ,x is n ! s9 ( our imm$iate p>5ts t is imput$ to u1 = !y /& 9 no o!r relation1 b z natural1 & n f$]al heads ( _! po/]ity2 !re=e ! mean+ ( t answ]1 9 :i* ?is doctr9e is conta9$1 is only ?is1 t orig9al s9 is convey$ to u1 by our imm$iate p>5ts1 ) our be+2 s t1 z we are born m51 we are born s9n]s4 ,n[1 t we may consid] ?is 9 consi/5cy ) :at has be5 be=e laid d[n no?+ c be inf]r$1 f h5ce1 b t ! guilt ( ,adam's fir/ s9 is convey$ to u ) our be+1 & t habitual incl9ation t we h1 :i* we call a prop5sity ( nature to s91 is ! consequ5ce h]e(2 s t :at our ,savi\r says1 is a great tru?1 ,t :i* is born ( ! fle%1 is fle%1 ,john iii4 #f4 or e "o t is born ( s9ful p>5ts1 w1 z soon z he is capable !re(1 be prone to s94 ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 ,:at is object$ aga9/ :at has be5 be=e laid d[n1 9 expla9+ ?is doctr9e z ?\gh x 7 inconsi/5t ) ! s5se ( sev]al scriptures1 :i* speak ( s91 z d]iv$ f our imm$iate p>5ts4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 9 g5]al1 let x be consid]$1 t no s5se ( any scripture is true1 t ca/s ! lea/ reflection on ! div9e p]fections4 ,if we c\ld b prove1 t our s\ls 7 propagat$ by our imm$iate p>5ts1 z our bodies are1 !re w\ld be no difficulty 9 all[+ ! s5se ! objectors give ( sev]al scriptures1 f :5ce !y attempt to acc\nt = ! corruption ( nature 9 a diff]5t way1 s9ce ,god w\ld n !n be ! imm$iate au?or !re(4 ,b1 suppos+ ! s\l to be creat$ by ,god1 we mu/ take "s o!r me?od to acc\nt = ! s5se ( "s scriptures1 :i* are br\ght 9 opposition to ! =ego+ explication ( ! orig9 ( moral evil4 ,! fir/ scripture1 :i* is g5]ally br\ght aga9/ x1 is1 9 ,psal4 li4 #e4 ,behold ,i 0 %ap5 9 iniquity1 & 9 s9 did my "m conceive me2 ! mean+ ( :i* is1 ,i 0 conceiv$1 & born guilty ( s91 ) an inability to d :at is good1 & 9 su* a /ate1 t actual s9 w\ld necess>ily ensue1 z soon z ,i 0 capable ( committ+ x1 :i* w\ld br+ ) x a prop5sity to all mann] ( s94 ,& t ,david _h a s5se ( guilt1 z well z ! pollution ( nature1 is pla91 f sev]al v]ses ( ?is ,psalm2 especially 9 v]4 #i1 #ad4 ,x is !re=e z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ,i 0 a guilty creature1 z soon z ,i 0 conceiv$ 9 ! womb2 & left ( ,god1 & s s9 has ! asc5dant ov] me4 ,i 0 conceiv$ a s9n] by imputation1 "u ! guilt ( ,adam's fir/ s92 & to ?is ,i h add$ mu* m guilt1 & lately t ( blood-guilt9ess4 ,s t ?\gh he is said to h be5 %ap5 9 iniquity1 x does n necess>ily foll[1 t 8 s\l 0 creat$ ) infus$ habits ( s94 ,:atev] ! p>5ts are ! cause (1 ) respect to ?is corruption & pollution1 let x be attribut$ to !m2 b f> be x f u to say1 t ,god is ! cause !re(4 ,aga91 x is said1 9 ,job xiv4 #d4 ,:o c br+ a clean ?+ out ( an unclean8 no n "o4 ,x is no /ra9 ^u ! s5se ( ?is text1 to suppose1 t by unclean1 he means guilty2 & by cleanness1 innoc5cy1 z oppos$ to x2 =1 9 mo/ places ( ?is book1 x is s tak51 t is1 9 a =5sick s5se2 & !re=e1 :y n 9 ?is8 ,&1 if s1 !n x is n at all inconsi/5t ) ! above-m5tion$ explication ( ?is doctr9e4 ,see *ap4 xi4 #d4 ,i am clean 9 ?9e eyes1 t is1 guiltless2 o!rwise ,zoph>'s reply to him w\ld n h be5 s j1 :5 he sai?1 ,god exacte? ( !e less ?an ?9e iniquity des]ve?2 &1 9 *ap4 xv4 #ad4 ,:at is man1 t he %\ld be clean8 & he1 t is born ( a woman1 t he %\ld be righte\s8 :]e1 to be righte\s1 seems to be exegetical ( be+ clean2 & bo? ( !m1 be+ tak5 9 a =5sick s5se1 x agrees well ) :at ,job is (t5 reprov$ =1 by 8 fri5ds1 namely1 boa/+ too mu* ( 8 righte\sness1 or cleanness3 ?us he says1 9 *ap4 xxxiii4 #i4 ,i am clean )\t transgression1 nei!r is !re iniquity 9 me2 t is1 ,i am n s guilty1 z to des]ve su* a puni%m5t1 z he inflicts3 ,he f9de? occasions aga9/ me1 c4 ,surely1 cleanness "h is ! same ) innoc5ce1 z oppos$ to guilt2 &1 9 *ap4 ix4 #cj4 ,if ,i wa% myself ) sn[ wat]1 & make my h&s nev] s clean2 ?is pla9ly implies1 t if he %\ld pret5d himself guiltless1 yet he c\ld n answ] ! *>ge :i* ,god w\ld br+ aga9/ him1 nei!r c\ld !y come toge!r 9 judgm5t1 v]4 #cb4 ,n[1 if ?is be s frequ5tly1 if n always1 ! s5se ( clean1 9 o!r places ( ?is book1 :y may n we take ! s5se ( ^! words1 ,:o c br+ a clean ?+ out ( an unclean1 to be ?is2 t a guilty *ild is born ( a guilty p>5t1 :i* w be accompani$ ) uncleanness1 & x w be prone to s91 z soon z x is capable !re(8 ,ano!r scripture1 :i* we br+ to prove orig9al s91 is 9 ,g54 vi4 #e4 ,e imag9ation ( ! ?\ghts ( ! he>t ( man1 is only evil cont9ually4 ,:y may n we und]/& x ?us8 ,! imag9ation ( ! ?\ghts are evil1 z soon z !re are imag9ations1 or ?\ghts1 ?\gh n be=e4 ,& ?is r respects ! corruption ( nature1 ?an ! fir/ rise ( x2 & s does t p>allel scripture2 9 ,g54 viii4 #ba4 ,! imag9ation ( man's he>t is evil f 8 y\?2 q4 d4 ,s9 increases ) ! ex]cise ( reason4 ,&1 9 ,psal4 lviii4 #c4 ,! wick$ are e/rang$ f ! womb2 !y g a/ray z soon z !y be born speak+ lies4 ,?is agrees well en\gh ) :at we h said conc]n+ _! sep>ation f ,god1 f ! womb1 f :5ce arises actual s92 s t !y speak lies1 z soon z !y are capable ( x4 ,!re is also ano!r scripture1 usually br\ght to prove orig9al s91 :i* is to be und]/ood 9 a s5se1 n mu* unlike t :i* we b n[ m5tion$1 viz4 ,isa4 xlviii4 #h4 ,?\ wa/ call$ a transgressor f ! womb4 ,?is do? n ov]?r[ :at we h said2 = a p]son may be a transgressor1 z x 71 f ! womb1 & yet ! s\l n h a prop5sity to s9 implant$ 9 x by ,god1 9 its fir/ creation4 ,aga91 9 ,g54 v4 #c4 ,adam begat a son 9 8 own lik5ess1 t is1 a fall5 creature1 involv$ 9 guilt1 & liable to ! curse1 l himself2 & t w\ld be l him1 9 actual s91 :5 capable ( x1 born 9 8 image1 z hav+ lo/ ! div9e image4 ,aga91 9 ,john iii4 #f4 ,t :i* is born ( ! fle%1 is fle%4 ,we may und]/& ?is1 t e "o t is born ( s9ful p>5ts1 is a s9n]1 de/itute ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 :i* is a great tru?4 ,b surely our ,savi\r did n design h]eby to signify1 t any "o is fram$ by ,god ) a prop5sity ( s92 :i* is all t we militate aga9/ 9 ?is head4#gg ,v4 ,! la/ ?+ to be consid]$1 is1 t all actual transgressions proce$ f orig9al s94 ,^! are l s _m /reams t fl[ f ?is f\nta9 ( corruption2 ! "o discov]s to u :at we are by nature2 ! o!r1 :at we are by practice2 & bo? af=d u matt] = rep5tance1 & great humiliation1 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,b s9ce we %all h occasion to enl>ge on t "p ( ?is subject1 :i* m especially relates to actual transgressions1 ) _! respective aggravations1 9 "s foll[+ answ]s1#gh we pass x ov] at pres5t2 & %all conclude ?is head ) "s practical inf]5ces f :at has be5 said1 conc]n+ ! corruption ( our nature1 z be+ ! spr+ ( all actual transgressions4 #a4 ,we ought to put a due diff]5ce betwe5 ! fir/ discov]ies !re are ( ?is corruption ( our nature 9 our infancy1 & t :i* arises f a c\rse1 or progress 9 s92 ! latt] has c]ta9ly great] aggravations 9 x ?an ! =m]1 & is l a sp>k ( fire1 bl[n up into a flame4 ,accord+ly1 x is our duty1 z ! apo/le says1 to exhort "o ano!r daily1 :ile x is call$ to-day1 le/ any be h>d5$1 t is1 le/ ?is corruption ( nature be increas$1 ?r\gh ! deceitfulness ( s91 ,heb4 iii4 #ac4 #b4 ,let u c>efully di/+ui% betwe5 be+ born innoc5t1 :i* ! ,pelagians affirm1 & we d5y1 & be+ born defil$ ) s91 & s hav+ a prop5sity ( nature to x1 z soon z we h a be+2 or let u m especially take he$ t we d n *>ge ?is on ,god1 z ?\gh he 7 ! au?or !re(1 z well z ( our be+1 z ?\gh x 7 infus$ by him1 & n acquir$ by u4 #c4 ,s9ce ?is corruption ( nature s e>ly discov]s itself1 & abides 9 u1 z long z we are 9 ?is _w1 let u take he$ t we d n use means to increase x1 by giv+ way to presumptu\s s9s2 or endeav\r to excite or draw x =?1 ei!r 9 ourselves1 or o!rs2 = ?is w occasion abundance ( actual transgressions4 ,?us hav+ consid]$ t guilt :i* we br+ ) u into ! _w1 & t corruption ( nature1 :i* discov]s itself1 z soon z we appe> to be intellig5t creatures1 or are capable ( any disposition to s92 we proce$ to speak conc]n+ ! mis]y & puni%m5t t ensues h]eupon4 ,footnote #fg3 ,see ,que/4 cv4-cli4 ,footnote #fh3 ,g54 vi4 #e4 ,is a picture ( antideluvian iniquity1 x n only proves t guilt 0 univ]sal1 & all m5 affect$2 t x 0 g5]al1 ! great] portion ( ! actions ( m5 be+ evil2 b t ! depravity ( e unsanctifi$ man 0 total1 ext5d+ n m]ely to 8 ?\ghts1 b to 8 imag9ation 1 ! fir/ frame or =m ( ! ?\ghts4 ,!y 7 n p>tially1 b only evil1 & t n occasionally b cont9ually4 ,yet ! race :o 7 de/roy$1 mu/ h p]=m$ relative duties1 p>5tal & filial2 & ! tribes seem to h liv$ z free f w>1 at lea/1 z ^? :o h exi/$ s9ce ! flood4 ,if crimes be=e ! flood exce$$ 9 degree & multitude ^? ( mod]n times1 yet if !y diff]$ n 9 _! nature1 x w foll[1 t :5 ! unr5ew$ 9 our days1 are k9d p>5ts1 dutiful *ildr51 hone/ m51 & good citiz5s1 !y may be totally deprav$2 ! 8imag9ation ( ! ?\ghts ( _! he>ts may be only evil cont9ually40 ,z we "k n _! he>ts1 are to judge ( !m by _! fruits1 & are *>itably to impute _! actions to bett] motives1 we may ) propriety comm5d :at ,god w condemn4 ,he sees ! int5tions1 & ! av]sion ( he>t to him & hol9ess1 & ?\gh he may rew>d virtu\s conduct 9 ?is _w1 to enc\rage virtue1 yet w ev5tually judge righte\s judgm5t1 & connect e action ) its motives4 ,?is scripture also %ews u n only1 t ! mat]ial goodness ( actions w n recomm5d !m to ,god1 b t consci5ti\sness 9 ! dis*>ge ( relative duties1 7= ?is mu/ h exi/$ be=e ! flood17 w n recomm5d !m :]e ! love ( ,god1 :i* is peculi> to ! r5ew$ m9d1 is abs5t4 ,footnote #fi3 ,! ,m>cionites 9 ! second c5tury1 & ! ,mani*ees 9 ! ?ird4 ,footnote #gj3 ,see ,page #ed-eg1 ante4 ,footnote #ga3 ,see a book1 suppos$ to be writt5 9 def5ce h]e( by ,glanvil1 entitl$1 ,lux ,ori5talis4 ,footnote #gb3 ,t]tullian 0 ( ?is op9ion1 ,vid4 ejusd4 de ,anima & ,augu/91 ?\gh he sometimes appe>s to give into ! op9ion ( ! traduction ( ! s\l2 yet1 at o!r times1 he is 9 great d\bt ab\t x1 z ready to give x up = an indef5sible op9ion1 ,vid4 ,aug4 de ,orig4 ,anim4 9 ,g54 ad lit] lib4 #aj4 ,footnote #gc3 ,vid4 ,pictet4 ,!ol4 ,*r4 ,lib4 ,v4 cap4 #g4 ,absit ut animam cre>i impuram dicamus1 cum nihil impurum e ,dei manibus prodire possit4--,dum infans e/ 9 ut]o matris1 cum intime ei conjungatur1 objecta 9 ejus c]ebrum easdem impressiones efficiunt1 ac 9 matris c]ebrum4--,hoc patet ex eo quod cont+it muli]ibus prgnantibus2 cum enim avide inspiciunt aliquid1 vel rubro1 vel flavo colore1 vel pallido t9ctum1 contigit spissime ut infantes quos 9 ut]o ge/ant1 tali colore t9cti nascantur4 ,ita intime corpus animam uniri1 ut ad motum corporis1 c]i oriantur 9 m5te cogationes4--,motus1 qui fiunt 9 c]ebro infantium idem pr/>e 9 illis1 ac 9 matribus1 nempe eorum animam rec5s creatam rebus s5sibilibus c>nalibus allig>e2 unde videmus infantium animas omnia ad se ad suum ref]re corpus4 ,footnote #gd3 ,see ,du ,m\l9's ,anatomy ( ,armnianism1 ,*ap4 ,x4 #c1 #ae1 #ag4 ,footnote #ge3 ,see ,turret4 ,in/it4 ,!ol4 ,el5ct4 ,tom4 ,i4 ,loc4 #i4 ,q4 #ab4 #h1 #i4 ,licet anima s9e ulla labe creatur a ,deo1 non creatur tam5 cum ju/itia orig9ali1 qualis anima ,adami1 ad imag9em ,dei2 s$ cum ejus c>5tia 9 pnam primi peccati4 ,ut hic di/+u5dum sit int] animam puram1 impuram1 non puram4 ,illa pura dicitur1 qu ornata e/ habitu sanctitatis2 impura1 qu contr>ium habitum inju/iti habet2 non pura1 qu licet nullum habeat habitum bonum1 nullum tam5 habet malum1 s$ creatur simplicit] cum facultatibus naturalibus2 qualis supponitur cre>i a ,deo po/ lapsum1 quia imago ,dei amissa semel p] peccatum1 non pote/ amplius re/itui1 nisi reg5]ationis b5eficio p] ,spiritum ,sanctum4 ,quamvis autem anim creantur a ,deo de/itut ju/itia orig9ali2 non propt]ea ,deus pote/ c5s]i au?or peccati1 quia aliud e/ impuritatem infund]e1 aliud puritatem non d>e1 qua homo se indignum r$didit 9 ,adamo4 ,footnote #gf3 ,see ,p]k9s on ! ,cre$4 ,footnote #gg3 ,! m9d ( man is z op5 to ! view ( ,god1 z our words or actions are2 ! int5tion is ord9>ily ! seat ( guilt2 = ! m]ely physical action ( ! body des]ves nei!r praise nor blame2 ! ,"l is able n only to detect1 b to puni% 9 e in/ance su* guilt2 8 ju/ice !re=e requires t he %\ld ex]cise su* p[]4 ,to pref] ! creatures to ! ,creator1 is to d5y 8 sup]ior excell5cy1 & t he is ! s\rce f :5ce we h d]iv$ ! good :i* we possess2 x is to give ! hon\r :i* is due to him1 unto o!rs2 x is a robb]y committ$ on him2 x is a revolt+ f 8 allegiance1 & treason1 :i* ought to be puni%$4 ,x is an evid5ce t we h no love = him1 :5 we desire communion & acqua9tance ) o!r objects on _! own acc\nt4 ,x is a pro( ( enmity aga9/ him1 = we _c at ! same "t fix our highe/ affections on s5sual pursuits & on hol9ess2 & an atta*m5t to ! =m] ev9ces hatr$ ( ! latt]2 & s an av]sion to an holy ,god4 ,if we are enemies to ,god1 ,omnipot5ce mu/ & w prevail1 nor c he suff] 9 ! univ]se1 8 enemies to be f9ally prosp]\s1 possess+ /ill _! enmity4 ,:]e !re exi/s n ! love ( ,god1 !re is no ob$i5ce to 8 laws1 = ?is is ! pr9ciple ( ob$i5ce2 all ! good de$s ( su* are b a semblance ( hol9ess1 & mu/ be reject$ by him :o views ! motive ) ! action4 ,disob$i5ce to 8 laws is to be puni%$ ) dea?1 ! impli$ p5alty ( all div9e laws2 & ! lea/ puni%m5t t ! magnitude ( an (f5ce aga9/ an inf9ite ,maje/y c admit4 ,footnote #gh3 ,see ,que/4 cv4-cli4 ,que/4 ,,xxvii4 ,,que/4 ,,xxvii4 ,:at mis]y did ! fall br+ ^u mank9d8 ,,answ4 ,! fall br\ght ^u mank9d ! loss ( communion ) ,god1 8 displeasure & curse1 s z we are1 by nature1 *ildr5 ( wra?1 bond-slaves to ,satan1 & ju/ly liable to all puni%m5ts 9 ?is _w1 & t :i* is to come4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! doctr9e ( orig9al s91 z imput$ to1 & inh]5t 9 u1 we are n[ l$ to speak conc]n+ ! mis]ies t are consequ5t h]eupon1 or ! puni%m5t t is due to x4 ,&1 inasmu* z ! =m] ( ^! is equal 9 all2 & ! latt] increases1 9 proportion to t degree ( ob/9acy1 & h>dness ( he>t1 :i* discov]s itself 9 all ages1 & conditions ( life1 & x is att5d$ ) great] guilt1 z x is m deeply root$ 9 u1 & ga9s v great /r5g? by actual s92 x is necess>y = u to consid] ! puni%m5t due to orig9al s91 z su*1 & h[ x diff]s f a great] degree !re(1 :i* is due to its increas+ guilt4 ,! =m] ( ^! is n di/+ui%$ f ! latt]1 by _m :o treat on ?is subject2 :i* gives occasion to "s1 :o d5y orig9al s91 to repres5t x 9 ! mo/ t]rible view1 z ?\gh !re 7 no diff]5ce betwe5 ! wra? ( ,god1 t infants are expos$ to1 & t :i* is inflict$ on ! mo/ obdurate s9n]3 b1 t we may remove prejudices aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 & set x 9 a j light1 we %all consid] ! puni%m5t due to orig9al s91 9 bo? ^! respects4 ,i4 ,! puni%m5t due to orig9al s91 z su*1 namely1 9 ^? :o are *>g$ ) no o!r guilt1 b t ( ,adam's fir/ s94 ,?is m especially respects ^? t die 9 _! infancy1 be=e !y are capable ( mak+ any addition to x4 ,conc]n+ ^!1 ,i _c b conclude ) ,augu/91 9 8 def5ce ( orig9al s9 aga9/ ! ,pelagians1 t ! puni%m5t !re( is ! mo/ mild ( any1 & _c be reckon$ s great1 z t x might be said ( !m1 t x _h be5 bett] = !m n to h be5 born4#gi ,t ?is may f>!r appe>1 let x be consid]$1 t ! puni%m5t due to actual s91 or ! corruption ( nature increas$ !reby1 is att5d$ ) accusations ( consci5ce1 inasmu* z ! guilt1 t is contract$ by x1 arises f ! opposition ( ! w to ,god2 & ! ali5ation ( ! affections f him1 is (t5times att5d$ ) rebellion1 aga9/ a great degree ( light1 & _m o!r aggravations1 tak5 f ! engagem5ts :i* we are "u to ! contr>y1 & is p]si/$ 9 ) ob/9acy1 aga9/ all ^? *ecks ( consci5ce1 & means us$ to prev5t x2 &1 9 proportion to ! degree !re(1 !y1 :o contract ?is guilt1 are said1 z our ,savi\r speaks ( ! scribes & ,ph>isees1 to be liable to ! great] damnation1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #ad4 & ! prophet ,j]emiah speaks ( "s ( ! greate/ oppos]s ( 8 message1 z ^? :o %\ld be de/roy$ ) d\ble de/ruction1 ,j]4 xvii4 #ah4 ,?is is c]ta9ly a great] degree ( puni%m5t1 ?an t :i* is due to orig9al s91 z su*2 &1 ) respect to ^!1 !re are (t5times _m sad in/ances ( ! wra? ( ,god break+ 9 ^u ! consci5ce1 z he says by ! ,psalmi/1 t he w\ld reprove !m1 & set _! iniquities 9 ord] be=e _! eyes1 ,psal4 l4 #ba4 & :at our ,savi\r says else:]e1 conc]n+ ! worm t die? n1 ,m>k ix4 #dd4 is to be appli$ to !m4 ,b ?is puni%m5t does n belong to ^? :o h no o!r guilt1 b t ( ,adam's s91 imput$ to !m4 ,if ?is c be made appe>1 z1 ,i hope1 we %all be able to d1 x may h a t5d5cy to remove "s prejudices1 :i* _m ent]ta9 aga9/ ! doctr9e ( orig9al s91 :o express !mselves ) su* an air ( insult1 z ?\gh !y 7 oppos+ a doctr9e :i* is contr>y to ! dictates ( human nature1 z well z repres5ts ,god1 z ex]cis+ ! greate/ sev]ity aga9/ ^? :o are *>geable ) no o!r s9 ?an ?is2 & !y g5]ally lay hold on "s unw>y expressions1 contribut+ v little to ! def5ce ( ?is doctr9e1 :i* might z well h be5 sp>$2 = !y are no less exceptionable1 ?\gh prefac$ ) an apology1 = ! want ( pity1 :i* su* l ungu>d$ expressions seem to conta9 9 !m1 :5 !y say1 t _! mild] ?\ghts1 conc]n+ ?is matt]1 w d ^? infants1 :o are torm5t$ 9 hell1 no good1 z _! sev]] ones c d !m no prejudice4 ,we may !re=e be all[$ to make a f>!r enquiry into ?is matt]1 especially :5 we consid]1 t ^?1 :o die 9 infancy1 w appe>1 at ! la/ day1 to h be5 a v consid]able "p ( mank9d4 ,& "s t5d] p>5ts h _h a due conc]n ( _s ab\t _! future /ate1 & w\ld be v glad1 7 x possible = !m1 to h "s hopes conc]n+ ! happ9ess !re(4 ,v>i\s h be5 ! conjectures ( div9es ab\t x4 ,! ,pelagians1 & ^? :o v]ge t[>ds _! s*eme1 h conclud$1 t !y are all sav$1 z suppos+ t !y are innoc5t1 & n1 9 ! lea/ conc]n$ 9 ,adam's s93 b ?is is to set aside ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+2 & !re=e1 ,i _c ?9k _! reason+1 9 ?is respect v conclusive4 ,o!rs1 :o d n d5y orig9al s91 suppose1 not)/&+1 t ! guilt !re( is aton$ =1 by ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,?is w\ld be a v agreeable notion1 c\ld x be prov$2 & all t ,i %all say1 9 answ] to x1 is1 t x wants confirmation4 ,z = ^? :o suppose1 ) ! ,papi/s1 t ! guilt ( orig9al s9 is wa%$ away by baptism1 z "s ( ! fa!rs h also ass]t$1 ?is has s _m absurd consequ5ces att5d+ x1 t ,i ne$ n sp5d "t 9 oppos+ x2 "o ( !m is1 t x makes t1 :i*1 at mo/1 is b a sign or ord9ance1 = our fai?1 9 :i* we hope = ! grace ( reg5]ation to be ! natural means ( conf]r+ x1 :i* is contr>y to ! design ( all ! ord9ances1 :i* ,god has appo9t$3 b1 pass+ by ?is1 :i* w af=d little f\ndation = hope4 ,o!rs h conclud$1 t all ! infants ( believ+ p>5ts1 dy+ 9 infancy1 are sav$1 z suppos+ t !y are int]e/$ 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 9 :i* ,god promises1 t he w be a ,god to believ]s1 & _! se$4 ,?is w\ld be a v com=table ?\ght1 to ^? :o h hope conc]n+ _! own /ate4 ,b ,i _c f9d t ?is argum5t is suffici5tly ma9ta9$2 s9ce x seems v evid5t1 t all su* l promises r respect ! ext]nal1 ?an ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,o!rs !re=e conclude1 7z _m good & pi\s ,*ri/ians h done1 t :5 !y h be5 enabl$1 by an act ( fai?1 9 :i* !y h enjoy$ "s s5sible exp]i5ce ( ! p[]ful influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,_s1 to give up _! infant-se$ to ,*ri/1 :e!r x be 9 baptism1 or n7 f ! frame ( _! own _s1 & ! evid5ce !y h _h ( ! p[] ( ,god1 excit+ ?is act ( fai?1 t ,god w\ld own t grace :i* he ha? enabl$ !m to ex]cise1 & consequ5tly t he has accept$ ( ?is solemn act ( d$ication ( !m to him1 :i* has giv5 !m com=table & quiet+ ?\ghts ab\t ! salvation ( _! infant-se$4 ,?is is n only an excell5t me?od1 us$ by !m1 b x seems to be z j a way ( reason+ ab\t ! salvation ( ^? :o die 9 infancy1 z any t is g5]ally made use (2 &1 x may be1 ,david might inf] ! salvation ( 8 *ild1 :5 he says1 ,i %all g to him2 b he %all n return to me1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #bc4 f "s su* me?od z ?is4 ,b1 s9ce ^! are uncommon in/ances ( fai?1 & su* z e s9c]e ,*ri/ian has n always be5 f\nd 9 ! ex]cise (1 ,i w\ld hope1 t !re are multitudes ( infants sav$1 conc]n+ :om we h no c]ta9 gr\nd to det]m9e :o !y are2 & :y may n we suppose1 t !re are _m ( !m1 :o belong to ! election ( grace1 t are n ! se$ ( believ+ p>5ts8 ,h[ev]1 not)/&+ all ! pi\s & k9d ?\ghts1 :i* ! conjectures ( m5 sugge/1 we mu/ be cont5t to leave ?is1 z a secret t belongs to ,god1 & n unto u to "k4 ,!re=e all t ,i %all attempt1 at pres5t1 is1 to prove1 t if all1 :o die 9 _! infancy1 are n sav$1 yet _! condemnation is n l t :i* is due to actual s91 or ^? habits !re(1 :i* are contract$ by m54 ,& "h x mu/ be all[$1 pursuant to our =m] me?od ( reason+1 t1 if !y are n sav$1 !y h ! puni%m5t ( loss inflict$ on !m2 = ! "r to ! heav5ly bless$ness1 :i* ,adam =feit$ & lo/1 respect$ n only himself1 b all 8 po/]ity4 ,:e!r !y h any f>!r degree ( puni%m5t inflict$ on !m1 or h[ f> !y are liable to ! puni%m5t ( s5se1 ,i d>e n pret5d to det]m9e4 ,i d n c>e to conclude1 ) "s ( ! ,remon/rants1 su* z ,episcopius1 ,curcellu1 & o!rs1 t !y always rema9 9 an infant9e /ate1 or1 t !y h no m ideas 9 ! o!r _w1 ?an !y _h 9 ?is2 = ?is is to suppose :at _c be prov$4 ,besides1 if !y always rema9 9 ?is /ate1 ?is mu/ be suppos$1 ei!r to be ! consequ5ce ( nature1 & argu$ f _! want ( ideas1 :ile !y 7 9 ?is _w1 or else x mu/ be by a p>ticul> disp5sation ( provid5ce1 respect+ "s infants 9 ! next1 & n all4 ,to suppose ! =m]1 is to suppose t none are sav$1 s9ce rema9+ 9 an infantile /ate1 is n salvation2 = x is beyond dispute1 ! s\l t is sav$1 :e!r x w5t out ( ! _w an infant1 or a man is exce$+ly enl>g$1 & r5d]$ receptive ( ! heav5ly bless$ness4 ,& if1 on ! o!r h&1 !y suppose1 t _! rema9+ 9 ?is infantile /ate1 is by a p>ticul> disp5sation ( provid5ce1 ?is1 0 x true1 w\ld be a small puni%m5t1 inde$1 inflict$ on !m = ,adam's s93 ,b we h z little1 or less gr\nd to conclude ?is1 ?an t all infants are sav$2 & !re=e ,i _c give into ?is notion1 :i*1 inde$1 diff]s b little f t ( ! ,papi/s1 :o suppose !m1 if dy+ unbaptiz$1 to rema9 9 a /ate ( ins5sibility2 :i* is no o!r1 ?an an ungr\nd$ conjecture4 ,&1 z = ! acc\nt :i* we h1 9 "s ( _! writ+s conc]n+ ! place allot$ = !m1 :i* !y call ,limbus ,infantium1 & its situation betwe5 heav5 & hell1 ?is is no bett] ?an a !ological romance2 & x _c b be reckon$ trifl+ & ludicr\s1 & no?+ else b an impos+ _! own fancies1 z articles ( fai?4 ,i d>e n1 inde$1 all[ myself to be too p]emptory1 or give my ?\ghts too great a loose on ?is subject3 b1 s9ce x is tak5 = grant$ by all1 :o give into ! doctr9e ( orig9al s91 t infants1 if n sav$1 are liable to ! puni%m5t ( loss1 :i* has be5 be=e consid]$1 z ! imm$iate consequ5ce ( ! imputation ( ,adam's s92 yet x do? n appe>1 to me1 t !y h su* a torm5t+ s5se ( ! greatness ( _! loss1 z o!rs h :o 7 adult1 & _h receiv$ ! k ( div9e ?+s1 :i* infants are n capable (4 ,^!1 z x is m ?an probable1 c>ry ! ideas1 :i* !y _h receiv$ ( div9e ?+s1 out ( ! _w ) !m1 :i* infants _c be said to d2 & !re=e1 if ev] !y h ! k !re(1 & consequ5tly ( ! glory ( ! heav5ly /ate1 x mu/ be by extraord9>y revelation4 ,h[ f> !y may be l$ into ?is matt]1 by obs]v+ ! glori\s "w1 :i* %all be p]=m$ 9 ! mo/ visible mann]1 9 ! day ( judgm5t1 ,i pret5d n to det]m9e4 ,?is1 inde$1 w give !m "s appreh5sions ( ! happ9ess :i* o!rs are possess$ (1 & !y are exclud$ f3 ,b ev5 ?is _c h s great a t5d5cy to enhanse _! mis]y1 z :5 h>d5$ & presumptu\s s9n]s1 :o h despis$ & neglect$ ! means ( grace1 are said1 z our ,savi\r speaks to ! ,jews1 ,to see ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob1 9 ! k+dom ( ,god1 & !y !mselves ?ru/ out1 ,luke xiii4 #bh4 z intimat+1 t ?is w1 9 a judicial way1 be a means to enhanse _! mis]y2 & consequ5tly !y _c b h su* a torm5t+ s5se !re(1 z :at w make _! loss appe> great]1 & s r5d] !m m mis]able ?an infants c be1 :o nev] _h ^! means ( grace 9 ?is _w4 ,b1 because x is n safe to be too p]emptory z to ?is matt]1 all t ,i %all f>!r obs]ve is1 t :atev] conceptions !y may h ( ! happ9ess1 :i* !y are n possess$ (1 yet !y %all n h t "p ( ! puni%m5t ( s91 :i* consi/s 9 self-reflection1 on ! di%on\r t !y h br\ght to ,god or ! v>i\s aggravations ( s9 committ$1 :i* is a v great degree ( ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell2 & !re=e1 :5 ! wra? ( ,god is said to break 9 on ! consci5ces ( m51 :]eby1 9 a judicial way1 s9s1 be=e committ$1 are br\ght to remembrance1 & ! means ( grace1 :i* !y h neglect$1 _c b occasion ! greate/ di/ress & mis]y1 ?is is c]ta9ly a puni%m5t t infants _c be liable to2 &1 if ! condition ( ! inhabitants ( ,tyre & ,sidon is repres5t$ by our ,savi\r1 z m tol]able ?an t ( ,cap]naum1 s 9 proportion ! condemnation ( infants1 :o h no o!r guilt b t ( orig9al s91 w be m tol]able ?an t ( ! hea!n1 inasmu* z !y _h no natural capacities ( do+ good or evil4 ,& ?is is all t ,i pret5d to det]m9e1 :i* am\nts to no m ?an ?is1 t1 s9ce puni%m5t mu/ be proportion$ to ! crime2 z !y are liable only to ! guilt ( ,adam's s91 :i* is mu* less ?an be+ liable to x1 ) ^? o!r transgressions t proce$ f x1 !re=e _! puni%m5t mu/ be less ?an t ( any o!rs4 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 may safely be ass]t$3 &1 if we proce$ no f>!r 9 our enquiries ab\t ?is matt]1 b confess our ignorance ( _m ?+s relat+ to ! /ate & capacity ( sep>ate s\ls1 x w be m excuseable1 ?an = u to pret5d to a great] degree ( k1 ?an is consi/5t ) our pres5t /ate4 ,,ii4 ,we %all consid] ! puni%m5t due to orig9al s91 :5 att5d$ ) _m actual s9s1 proce$+ f a nature defil$1 & prone to rebel aga9/ ,god4 ,?is is great] or less1 9 proportion to ! habits ( s9 contract$1 z w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$1 :5 we speak ( ! aggravations ( s91 & its des]t ( puni%m5t4#hj ,we %all !re=e1 at pres5t1 speak to x 9 ! me?od 9 :i* x is laid d[n 9 ?is answ]4 #a4 ,by ! fall ( our fir/ p>5ts1 all mank9d lo/ communion ) ,god4 ,?is 0 enjoy$ at fir/2 = ,god hav+ made man1 ) faculties capable ( ?is privilege1 design$ to conv]se ) him2 &1 inde$1 ?is 0 "o ( ! bless+s promis$ 9 ! cov5ant1 :i* he 0 "u1 & x 0 a k9d ( prelibation ( ! heav5ly /ate2 !re=e x foll[s1 t ! fall ( our fir/ p>5ts c\ld n b fir/ expose !mselves1 & !n _! po/]ity1 to ! loss ( ?is privilege2 &1 inde$1 ?is 0 ! m imm$iate result ( s9 committ$1 & guilt h]eby contract$4 ,x is a reflection on ! div9e p]fections to suppose t ,god w h communion ) s9n]s1 :ile !y rema9 9 a /ate ( rebellion aga9/ him2 or t he w love & manife/ himself to !m1 & admit !m into 8 pres5ce1 z fri5ds & fav\rites1 unless !re be a ,m$iator :o engages to repair ! injury (f]$ to ! hol9ess & ju/ice ( ,god1 & secure ! glory ( 8 p]fections1 9 mak+ reconciliation = s91 & !reby br++ !m into a /ate ( fri5d%ip ) ,god3 ,b ?is privilege man _h no "r to1 or k ( :5 fir/ he fell1 & consequ5tly ,god & man c\ld n walk toge!r1 z n be+ agre$1 ,amos iii4 #c4 ,god 0 oblig$1 9 hon\r1 to )draw f him1 & !reby te/ify 8 displeasure aga9/ s91 z he tells 8 p1 ,y\r iniquities h sep>at$ betwe5 y & y\r ,god2 & y\r s9s h hid 8 face f y1 ,isa4 lix4 #b4 ,?is consequ5ce ( s9 is judicial2 &1 at ! same "t1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( nature1 z ! result ( t enmity aga9/ ,god1 :i* foll[s on our fall5 /ate1 man is f>!r consid]$1 z n desir+ to conv]se ) ,god3 ,8 guilt incl9$ him to fly f him1 z a s9-rev5g+ ,judge2 & 8 loss ( ,god's sup]natural image1 consi/+ 9 hol9ess ( he>t & life1 r5d]$ him dis9cl9$1 yea1 av]se to ?is privilege2 s t1 z he 0 sep>ate f ! pres5ce ( ,god1 he desir$ to h no?+ m to d ) him1 :i* is ! imm$iate result ( 8 s9ful & fall5 /ate4 #b4 ,man1 by 8 fall1 0 expos$ to ! div9e displeasure1 or to ! wra? ( ,god1 9 :i* respect1 z ! apo/le says1 we are1 by nature *ildr5 ( wra?1 ,eph4 ii4 #c4 by :i* we are n to und]/&1 z "s d1 :o d5y ! guilt & puni%m5t ( orig9al s91 t no?+ is int5d$ h]eby1 b t we are incl9$ to wra? z signify+ ^? deprav$ & corrupt passions1 :]eby we are prone to hate ,god1 & hol9ess1 :i* is 8 image 9 man1 :i* is r ! consequ5ce ( orig9al s91 & discov]s :at we are by practice1 :]eas ?is text speaks ( :at we are by nature2 & x seems a v great /ra9 & =ce on ! s5se ( ! ^w1 :5 "s und]/& ?is mode ( speak+1 t we are *ildr5 ( wra? only by cu/om1 :i* accord+ to ! prov]bial expression is a second nature2 or z ?o' x only signifi$ ! temp] ( _! m9ds1 or _! behavi\r t[>ds "o ano!r1 z giv+ way to _! passions z ! apo/le says1 t !y liv$ 9 malice & envy1 & hat$ "o ano!r1 ,tit4 iii4 #c4 z ?\gh x d5ot$ only ! effects ( ! corruption ( nature1 n _! liabl5ess to ! wra? ( ,god due to x2 :]eas x is pla91 t ! apo/le makes use ( an hebraism1 v frequ5tly occurr+ 9 scripture1 bo? 9 ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t2 z :5 a p]son1 t is guilty ( a capital crime1 & liable to suff] dea?1 is call$1 ,a son ( dea?3 s our ,savi\r calls ,judas1 :o 0 liable to p]dition1 ,a son ( p]dition1 ,john xvii4 #ab4 s "h *ildr5 ( wra? are ^? t 7 liable to ! wra? ( ,god1 by :i* we are to und]/& t puni%m5t1 :i* is ! dem]it ( s92 n t wra? is a passion 9 ,god1 z x is 9 u2 b x signifies ei!r 8 w to puni%1 or 8 actual inflict+ puni%m5t on !m1 9 proportion to ! crimes committ$1 :]eby he designs to glorify 8 hol9ess4 ,if ?is be meant by ! puni%m5t due to all mank9d1 z !y come into ! _w ) ! guilt ( ! s9 ( our fir/ p>5ts1 9 :i* respect guilt d5otes a liabl5ess to puni%m5t & all puni%m5t conta9s "s degree ( wra?2 ,i say1 if ?is be ! mean+ ( _! be+ s by nature1 ,i am f> f d5y+ x4 ,= ! only ?+ t ,i h militat$ aga9/1 is1 ! supposition1 t ! puni%m5t due to orig9al s9 imput$1 be>s an equal proportion to t ( guilt contract$1 :]eby ! nature ( man is r5d]$ m deprav$1 by a cont9uance 9 s92 & !re=e ,i _c b acquiesce 9 t explication giv5 h]e( by ! le>n$ ,beza1 :o is a mo/ /r5u\s def5d] ( orig9al s91#ha :o1 :5 he speaks ( m5 z *ildr5 ( wra?1 by nature1 z all mank9d are includ$ h]e91 und]/&s ?is1 n z ref]r+ to ! human nature1 z creat$ by ,god2 b z corrupt$ by its compliance ) ! sugge/ions ( ,satan2 & !re=e we suppose1 t z ! corruption ( nature is daily increas$1 :atev] puni%m5t is due to x1 at fir/1 !re is not)/&+ a great] condemnation1 :i* x is expos$ to1 z ! consequ5ce ( s9 committ$ & cont9u$ 92 & ?is is describ$1 9 scripture1 9 su* a way1 z r5d]s x1 beyond expression1 dreadful2 ,:o kn[e? ! p[] ( ?9e ang]8 ev5 accord+ to ?y fe>1 s is ?y wra?1 ,psal4 xc4 #aa4 or1 z ! prophet says1 ,:o c /& be=e 8 indignation8 & :o c abide 9 ! fi]c5ess ( 8 ang]1 ,nah4 i4 #f4 #c4 ,man1 z fall51 is expos$ to ! curse ( ,god1 :i* is an ext]nal decl>ation ( 8 hatr$ ( s91 & w to puni% x1 :i* we sometimes call ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 z ! apo/le says1 ,z _m z are ( ! works ( ! law1 are "u a curse z x is writt51 ,curs$ is e "o t cont9ue? n 9 all ?+s t are writt5 9 ! book ( ! law to d !m1 ,gal4 iii4 #aj4 s t :atev] ?reatn+s !re are by :i* ,god discov]s 8 inf9ite hatr$ ( s91 ^! we are liable to z ! consequ5ce ( our fall5 /ate2 & accord+ly1 z we 71 at fir/1 sep>ate f ,god1 ! s9 ( our nature t5ds1 accord+ to ! v>i\s aggravations !re(1 to make ! brea* ! wid]1 & our condemnation mu* great]4 #d4 ,by ! fall1 we became bond-slaves to ,satan3 ?us x is said1 t ! devil has ! p[] ( dea?1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 & s9n]s are describ$1 z walk+ accord+ to ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air1 ! _s t n[ worke? 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 & he is else:]e describ$1 z a /rong man arm$1 :o keeps ! palace1 till a /rong] ?an he %all ov]come him1 & take f him all 8 arm\r1 ,luke xi4 #ba1 #bb4 ,! he>t ( man is ! ?rone 9 :i* he reigns1 & m5 are naturally incl9$ to yield !mselves slaves to him1 & corrupt nature gives him ! greate/ advantage aga9/ u4 ,none ( u c say1 z our ,savi\r did1 ,! pr9ce ( ?is _w come?1 & ha? no?+ 9 me1 ,john xiv4 #cj4 = we are z ready to comply1 z he is to tempt1 especially if n prev5t$ by ! grace ( ,god1 & !re=e may well be said to be bond-slaves to him4 ,no age1 or condition ( life1 is exempt$ f 8 assaults1 & he suits 8 temptations to our natural temp]s1 & h]eby we are ov]come1 & m & m enslav$ by him2 & c]ta9ly ?is mu/ be a /ate ( mis]y1 & t m especially1 because su* are enemies to ,*ri/1 & )draw !mselves f 8 s]vice1 despis+ 8 protection1 & ! rew>ds he has promis$ to 8 fai?ful s]vants2 & our ,savi\r says1 t we _c s]ve two ma/]s1 ,mat4 vi4 #bd4 & s long z we cont9ue bond-slaves to ,satan1 we contract great] guilt1 & ! dom9ion ( s9 increases !re)2 s t to be ! s]vants ( ,satan1 is to be ! s]vants ( s92 & we are h]e9 mis]able1 9 t we s]ve "o :o int5ds no?+ b our ru91 & is pleas$ 9 all /eps lead+ to x1 & w be z ready to accuse1 torm5t1 & make u m mis]able 9 ! end1 z he is to solicit or desire our s]vice1 or z we c be to obey him4 ,let u !re=e use our utmo/ endeav\rs1 t we may be free f ?is bondage & s]vitude2 & accord+ly let u consid]1 7#a47 ,t ,satan has no "r to our s]vice4 ,?\gh he be p]mitt$ to rule ov] ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce2 yet he has no div9e grant1 or w>rant = x1 to r5d] x lawful = him to dem& x1 or u to comply !re)1 & he is no o!r ?an an usurp]1 & decl>$ enemy to ! k+ ( heav52 &1 ?\gh s9n]s are suff]$ to give !mselves up to him1 ?is is f> f be+ by div9e approbation2 !re=e1 7#b47 ,let u pr(ess$ly r5\nce1 groan "u1 & endeav\r1 ?r\gh ! grace ( ,god to )draw ourselves f 8 s]vice1 :5ev] we are l$ captive by him1 & n be 8 will+ slaves1 to obey him ) our free cons5t1 or out ( *oice1 & ) pleasure2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 7#c47 ,let u li/ ourselves into ,*ri/'s s]vice1 put ourselves "u 8 protection1 & desire 8 help1 aga9/ ! wiles & fi]y d>ts ( ! devil4 7#d47 ,let u improve ! proclamation ( lib]ty made 9 ! gospel1 & rejoice 9 x1 z ! mo/ desirable bless+1 ,if ! ,son make y free1 !n %all ye be free inde$1 ,john viii4 #cf4 ,! la/ ?+ obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 is1 t1 z fall5 creatures we are ju/ly liable to all puni%m5ts 9 ?is _w1 & t :i* is to come2 by :i* we are to und]/&1 n only ! consequ5ces ( orig9al s91 imput$ to1 b inh]5t 9 u1 & increas$ by t guilt :i* we daily contract1 :i* exposes ! s9n] to puni%m5t 9 bo? worlds1 9 proportion to ! aggravations !re(4 ,?is we are l$ to speak to1 9 ! two foll[+ answ]s4#hb ,footnote #gi3 ,see ,aug4 contra ,julianum1 ,lib4 ,v4 cap4 #h4 ,ego non dico1 p>vulos s9e baptismo ,*ri/i mori5tes tanta pna esse plect5dos2 ut eis non nasci potius exp$iret4 ,et ejusd4 de peccat4 m]it4 remsis4 ,lib4 ,i4 cap4 #af4 ,pote/ pro9de recte dici1 p>vulos e9e baptismo de corpore exeuntes1 9 damnatione omnium mitissima futuros4 ,footnote #hj3 ,see ,que/4 cli4 clii4 ,footnote #ha3 ,vid ,bez4 9 loc4 ,ubicunque ,ira e/1 ibi peccatum2 quo s9e exceptione involvi totam humanam g5tem idem te/atur1 ,rom4 i4 #ah4 ,s$ naturam tam5 intellige non quat5us creata e/2 v]um quat5us p] ,diaboli sugge/ionem corrupta e/ a seipsa4 ,footnote #hb3 ,x has be5 frequ5tly object$1 if !y t are 9 ! fle% be dead 9 s91 or s :olly incl9$ to evil1 t !y 8_c please ,god10 !y mu/ be view$ z mis]able r ?an guilty1 z objects ( pity r ?an subjects = puni%m5t4 ,to analyse is to en]vate ?is objection4 ,:]e9 consi/s ! impot5cy1 & :at is ! guilt ( an evil action8 ,if !re be any physical defect 9 ! und]/&+1 or any ext]nal ob/acle1 :i* may prev5t a con=mity to ! reveal$ w ( ,god2 x is an excuse1 ! p>ty is cle>3 b ?is inability is ( a diff]5t k9d2 ! s5sual he>t is prevail+ly incl9$ to ! objects ( "t & s5se1 & ! m9d possesses no ability to resi/ its /ronge/ incl9ation1 :i* is b ! common case ( e delib]ate *oice4 ,evil m5 _c see1 because !y %ut _! eyes2 !y _c he>1 because !y /op _! e>s2 !y _c come to ,*ri/1 or1 :i* is ! same ?+1 w n apply to him by fai?4 ,!y p]sev]e 9 su* opposition until dea? or despair fixes _! enmity2 except _! wills are *ang$1 & !y are drawn by div9e grace4 ,! guilt ( an evil action1 dep5ds n ^u1 or exi/s n 9 ! m]e action ( ! body2 o!rwise brutes1 & ma*9es ( wood & metal1 w\ld be subjects ( blame4 ,! guilt is seat$ 9 ! int5tion1 & lies 9 ! incl9ation ( ! m9d to t :i* is prohibit$2 & ! habitual prepond]ancy ( ! incl9ations to evil1 m>ks a worse "*1 ?an a sudd5 & individual *oice ( x4 ,if ! prevail+ desires ( t :i* is evil1 be ! only impot5cy ( ! /ate ( dea? 9 s91 & at ! same "t ! only guilt ( ! p>ty2 ?is inability & guilt are concomitant1 & always 9 exact proportion to ea* o!r2 or r may be consid]$ z ! same ?+1 "u diff]5t aspects & names3 x results !re=e t z c]ta9ly z vice is n virtue1 ! impot5cy to good ( ! unr5ew$ man1 is no excuse = 8 guilt4 ,que/4 ,,xxviii41 ,,xxix4 ,,que/4 ,,xxviii4 ,:at are ! puni%m5ts ( s9 9 ?is _w8 ,,answ4 ,! puni%m5ts ( s9 9 ?is _w1 are ei!r inw>d z bl9dness ( m9d1 a reprobate s5se1 /rong delusions1 h>dness ( he>t1 horror ( consci5ce1 & vile affections2 or outw>d1 z ! curse ( ,god ^u ! creatures = our sakes1 & all o!r evils t befall u 9 our bodies1 names1 e/ates1 relations1 & employm5ts1 toge!r ) dea? itself4 ,,que/4 ,,xxix4 ,:at are ! puni%m5ts ( s9 9 ! _w to come8 ,,answ4 ,! puni%m5ts ( s9 9 ! _w to come1 are ev]la/+ sep>ation f ! com=table pres5ce ( ,god1 & mo/ griev\s torm5ts 9 s\l & body1 )\t int]mission1 9 hell-fire = ev]4 ,i4 ,9 ! =m] ( ^! answ]s1 we h an acc\nt ( ^? puni%m5ts :i* s9 exposes m5 to 9 ?is _w4 ,^! are di/+ui%$ z be+ ei!r inw>d or outw>d1 p]sonal or relative2 ( :i*1 ^? t are /yl$ outw>d1 :i* m especially respect our condition 9 ! _w1 z we are liable to _m adv]se disp5sations ( provid5ce !re91 & are g5]ally reckon$1 by s9n]s1 ! greate/1 z !y are mo/ s5sible :ile !y groan "u ! _m evils & mis]ies :i* befall !m1 9 _! bodies1 names1 e/ates1 relations1 & employm5ts1 & !y end 9 dea?1 ! mo/ =midable ( all evils2 ?\gh1 9 reality1 ! puni%m5ts ( s91 :i* are /yl$ inw>d1 su* z bl9dness ( m9d1 h>dness ( he>t1 c4 h[ little soev] !y are reg>d$ by ^? :o fall "u !m1 by reason ( t /upidity1 :i* is ! natural consequ5ce !re(3 yet !y are1 by f>1 ! greate/ & mo/ dread$ by all1 :o truly fe> ,god1 & see ?+s 9 a j light be+ duly affect$ ) t :i* w\ld r5d] !m mo/ mis]able 9 ! end4 ,"h we %all consid]1 ,fir/1 ,^? puni%m5ts t are call$ inw>d1 :i* respect ei!r ! und]/&+1 w1 consci5ce1 or affections4 ,accord+ly1 #a4 ,we are said to be expos$ to bl9dness ( m9d3 ,?is ! apo/le describes 9 a mo/ mov+ way1 :5 he speaks ( ! ,g5tiles1 z walk+ 9 ! vanity ( _! m9d1 hav+ ! und]/&+ d>k5$1 be+ ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god1 ?r\gh ! ignorance t is 9 !m1 because ( ! bl9dness ( _! he>t1 ,eph4 iv4 #ag1 #ah4 ,ignorance & error are defects ( ! und]/&+1 :]eby x is n able to f9d out1 nor desir\s to enquire aft] ! way ( tru? & peace2 & accord+ly ! apo/le says1 ,! way ( peace h !y n kn[n1 ,rom4 iii4 #ag4 & by reason h]e(1 we are naturally incl9$ to d5y ^? doctr9es1 :i* are ( ! greate/ importance1 namely1 su* z m imm$iately conc]n ! glory ( ,god1 & our own salvation4 ,?is ignorance is c]ta9ly mo/ dang]\s1 & _c be exempt$ f ! *>ge ( s91 mu* m :5 we are judicially left to x1 z a puni%m5t = o!r s9s committ$ by u4 #b4 ,ano!r puni%m5t ( s91 m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 is /rong delusion1 :i* is ! consequ5ce ( ! =m]4 ,?is is tak5 f ! apo/le's words1 ,= ?is cause ,god %all s5d !m /rong delusion1 t !y %\ld believe a lie1 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #aa4 ! mean+ ( :i* is no?+ else b ?is1 t ,god suff]s !m1 :o receive n ! love ( ! tru?1 b take pleasure 9 unrighte\sness1 to be delud$1 by d5y+ !m t spiritual & sav+ illum9ation1 :i* w\ld h effectually prev5t$ x4 ,n[1 t we may consid] :at ! apo/le means by ^! /rong delusions1 we may obs]ve1 t e error1 or mi/ake 9 less] matt]s ( religion1 is n int5d$ h]eby2 = !n few or none1 w\ld be exempt$ f ?is judgm5t2 b x includes 9 x a p]son's ent]ta9+ ! mo/ abom9able absurdities 9 matt]s ( religion1 :i* are contr>y to ! div9e p]fections1 & ! :ole t5or ( scripture1 & subv]sive ( ^? tru?s1 :i* are ( ! greate/ importance2 or1 :5 p]sons pret5d to revelations1 or are turn$ away f ! tru? by giv+ cr$it to ! amusem5ts ( signs1 & ly+ wond]s2 ) :i* ,anti*ri/ is said to come1 aft] ! work+ ( ,satan2 & ! consequ5ce h]e( is1 t !y believe a lye1 :i* !y suppose to be confirm$ h]eby4 ,errors1 9 matt] ( religion1 are sometimes inv9cible & unavoidable1 = want ( objective light1 or scripture-revelation1 z 9 ! ,hea!n1 ,mahometans1 & o!rs1 :o ?r\gh ! disadvantages & prejudices ( education1 are e/rang$ f ! tru?3 b ev5 ?is 9 "s respects1 may be said to be judicial2 =1 ?\gh su* d n s9 aga9/ ! gospel-light1 yet !y are guilty ( o!r s9s1 :i* ju/ly provoke ,god to leave !m 9 ?is /ate ( d>kness & ignorance4 ,b ! puni%m5t ( s91 :5 ,god gives m5 up to ?is judgm5t1 is m visible 9 ^?1 :o h _h ! advantages ( education1 above o!rs1 & h _h e>ly in/ructions 9 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel2 yet1 by degrees1 !y are turn$ aside f1 & h d5i$ !m1 & s =sak5 ! guide ( _! y\?1 ,prov4 ii4 #ag4 ,^! sometimes call ^? s5tim5ts ab\t religi\s matt]s1 :i* once !y receiv$1 implicit fai?1 & please !mselves ) _! new s*emes ( doctr9e1 look+1 z !y call x1 ) pity1 or1 ,i might r say1 disda91 on o!rs1 :o are n dis5tangl$ f _! fett]s1 or h n %ook (f ! prejudices ( education1 nor arriv$ to s free & g5]\s a way ( ?9k+1 z !y pret5d to h done4 ,b h[ mu* soev] !y may glory 9 x1 x is a sad in/ance ( ,god's giv+ !m up1 9 a judicial way1 to ! vanity & delusion ( _! m9ds2 & accord+ly !y believe t to be a tru?1 :i* o!rs c prove to be a lie1 & :i* !y !mselves once ?\ght s4 ,n[ ?is appe>s to be a puni%m5t ( s91 9 t ! gospel1 :i* once !y pr(ess$ to believe1 _h n t effect1 or t5d5cy1 z x ought1 to subdue _! lu/s & corruptions2 b !y rebell$ aga9/ ! light1 & 7 "u ! p[] ( presumptu\s s9s3 _! und]/&+1 & tal5ts ( reason+1 h be5 enl>g$1 &1 at ! same "t1 ! pride & vanity ( _! m9ds ha? n be5 subdu$1 & mortifi$1 by ! grace ( ,god2 :]eupon1 !y h be5 giv5 up fir/ to "q1 !n to d5y1 & aft]w>ds to oppose1 &1 9 ! mo/ pr(ane & invidi\s mann]1 to ridicule ^? sacr$ & important tru?s1 :i* !y once receiv$4 ,?is is a sad in/ance ( ! puni%m5t ( s92 & ! use t ,i w\ld make ( x1 may be 9 ! foll[+ inf]5ces4 7#a47 ,t we ought n to be cont5t ) a b>e speculative k ( div9e tru?s1 b %\ld endeav\r to improve !m1 to promote practical godl9ess1 z !y h a t5d5cy to d 9 all ^?1 :o1 z ! apo/le sai?1 h s le>n$ ,*ri/1 z t !y h be5 taught by him1 z ! tru? is 9 ,jesus1 ,eph4 iv4 #ba4 7#b47 ,we ought n to cont5t ourselves ) an implicit fai?1 or believe ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 m]ely because !y h be5 receiv$ by wise & good m51 9 =m] or lat] ages1 b %\ld be able to r5d] a reason ( ! fai? & hope t is 9 u1 z built ^u cle> scripture evid5ce2 s1 on ! o!r h&1 we mu/ take he$ t we d n despise ! _m te/imonies :i* ,god's p h giv5 to ! tru?1 or =sake ! foot/eps ( ! flock1 z ?\gh ,god _h left 8 s]vants to delusions1 or gr\ndless doctr9es1 & !re 7 no light 9 ! _w1 or ! *ur*1 till ^?1 :o h /udi\sly endeav\r$ to ov]?r[ ! fai? deliv]$ to1 & ma9ta9$ by ! sa9ts1 br\ght 9 t :i* !y1 ) va9-boa/+1 call new light1 into x4 7#c47 ,let u /rive aga9/ ! pride ( our und]/&+1 :i* (t5times tempts u to disbelieve any doctr9e :i* we _c fully acc\nt =1 by our %all[ me?ods ( reason+1 z ?\gh we 7 ! only m5 t knew any ?+2 &1 z ,job says1 ,wisdom mu/ die ) u1 ,job xii4 #b4 7#d47 ,if we are 9 d\bt conc]n+ any important tru?1 let u apply ourselves1 by fai? & pray]1 to ,*ri/1 ! great prophet ( 8 *ur*1 :o has promis$ 8 ,_s to lead 8 p into all necess>y tru?1 to e/abli% !m 91 & to keep !m f be+ turn$ aside f x1 by e w9d ( doctr9e1 ?r\gh ! managem5t & sophi/ry ( ^? :o lie 9 wait to deceive4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t we ought to bless ,god =1 & to make a "r use ( ! lab\rs ( o!rs1 :o h n only be5 l$ into ! k ( ! gospel !mselves1 b h tak5 a great deal ( pa9s1 & t ) good success1 to e/abli% ! fai? ( o!rs !re94 7#e47 ,if we h atta9$ to a settl$ k ( ! tru?1 &1 m especially1 if we h be5 bless$ ) a spiritual & practical disc]n+ !re(1 let u bless ,god = x1 & endeav\r to improve x to ! be/ purposes1 :i* w be a pres]vative aga9/ ?is sore judgm5t ( be+ giv5 up to ! bl9dness ( our m9ds1 or /rong delusions1 & !reby to =sake our fir/ fai?4 #c4 ,ano!r puni%m5t ( s91 :i* m especially respects ! w1 is h>dness ( he>t1 & a reprobate s5se1 :5 m5 are giv5 up to ! p]v]s5ess & ob/9acy ( _! natures1 s t !y are fix$ly resolv$ to cont9ue 9 s91 :atev] be ! consequ5ce !re(1 :5 !y _c be> repro( =1 & refuse to be reclaim$ f x1 :atev] me?ods are us$ 9 ord] !reunto4 ,?us ! prophet speaks1 conc]n+ a p1 :i* _h _h =ew>n+s by sore judgm5ts1 & 71 at t "t1 "u sad rebukes ( provid5ce2 yet ,god says1 conc]n+ !m1 ,!y w n he>k5 unto me2 = all ! h\se ( ,israel are impud5t & h>d-he>t$1 ,ezek4 iii4 #g4 & ! apo/le speaks ( "s1 :o h _! consci5ces se>$ ) a hot iron1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #b4 & o!rs1 :o are describ$1 z s9n+ wilfully1 ,heb4 v4 #bf4 t is1 resolutely1 be+ head-/rong1 & det]m9$ to p]si/ !re92 & are z ! man describ$ 9 ,job1 ,:o /ret*e? out 8 h& aga9/ ,god1 & /r5g!ne? himself aga9/ ! ,almighty2 he runne? ^u him1 ev5 ^u 8 neck1 ^u ! ?ick bosses ( 8 buckl]s1 ,job xv4 #be4 ,?us corrupt nature expresses its enmity & opposition to ,god2 &1 z s9n]s are suff]$ to g on 9 ?is way1 x may well be reckon$ a puni%m5t ( s91 or an in/ance ( ,god's judicial h& aga9/ !m = x4 ,?is h>dness ( he>t is sometimes comp>$ to a /one1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bf4 or a rock1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #ai4 or an adamant1 :i* is h>dly brok5 ) a hamm]1 ,ze*4 vii4 #ab4 or an iron s9ew1 & _! br[ is said to be z brass1 ,isa4 xlviii4 #d4 & sometimes !y are comp>$ to a swift drom$>y1 trav]s+ h] ways2 or ! wild ass1 us$ to ! wild]ness1 t snuffe? up ! w9d at h] pleasure1 ,j]4 ii4 #bc1 #bd4 & ! bullock unaccu/om$ to ! yoke1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #ah4 or to ! deaf add]1 t /oppe? h] e>s2 t w n he>k5 to ! voice ( ! *>m]s1 *>m+ nev] s wisely1 ,psal4 lviii4 #d1 #e4 ,?is /upidity ( ! he>t ( man is s great1 t x incl9es him to g on 9 a c\rse ( rebellion aga9/ ,god1 &1 at ! same "t1 to conclude all ?+s to be well2 :]eas1 ?is is ! mo/ dang]\s symptom1 & a visible in/ance ( ,god's judicial h&1 z a puni%m5t ( s9 9 ?is life4 ,!re are sev]al in/ances1 9 :i* ?is h>dness ( he>t discov]s itself2 z1 7#a47 ,:5 m5 are n afraid ( ,god's judgm5ts ?reat5$1 nor reg>d ! w>n+s giv5 !re( be=e-h&1 or :5 !y refuse to humble !mselves "u !m1 z ,god says to ,ph>aoh1 ,h[ long wilt ?\ refuse to humble ?yself be=e me8 ,exod4 x4 #c4 7#b47 ,:5 !y /ifle1 & d n reg>d ^? convictions ( consci5ce1 :i* !y sometimes h2 &1 ?\gh !y "k t :at !y d is s9ful1 & displeas+ to ,god1 yet !y break ?r\gh all ^? f5ces1 :i* %\ld h prev5t$ _! committ+ x1 z ! apo/le speaks ( "s1 ,:o kn[+ ! judgm5t ( ,god1 t !y :o commit su* ?+s1 are wor?y dea?2 n only d ! same1 b h pleasure 9 !m t d !m1 ,rom4 i4 #cb4 7#c47 ,m5 may be said to be h>d5$ 9 s91 :5 !y d n m\rn =1 or rep5t ( x1 aft] !y h committ$ x3 b1 on ! o!r h&1 endeav\r to conceal1 ext5uate1 & plead = x1 r ?an to =sake x4 ,& "h we may take occasion to enquire1 #a4 ,:at are ^? s9s :i* m especially lead to ?is judgm5t ( h>dness ( he>t4 ,^! are1 #a/1 ,a neglect ( ord9ances1 su* z ! ^w prea*$1 z ?\gh we c\nt$ x an indiff]5t matt]1 :e!r we wait at wisdom's gate1 or no1 or make a visible pr(ession ( subjection to ,*ri/1 & desire ( communion ) him h]e92 & p>ticul>ly :5 we live 9 ! con/ant neglect ( secret pray]3 ?us ! h>d5$ s9n] is describ$1 :5 x is said1 ,yea1 ?\ ca/e/ (f fe>1 & re/ra9e/ pray] be=e ,god1 ,job xv4 #d4 #b;dly1 ,ano!r s9 lead+ to x1 is1 a p]son's delight+ 91 or associat+ himself ) su* companions1 z are empty & va91 express an enmity to ! p[] ( godl9ess1 & frequ5tly make ?+s sacr$1 ! subject ( _! wit & ridicule1 *oos+ su* = 8 bosom-fri5ds1 :o _c be> to conv]se ab\t div9e ?+s1 b r depreciate1 or ca/ contempt ^u !m2 su* an "o is call$1 ,a companion ( fools1 & is oppos$ to ^? t walk ) wise m51 :o %all be wise1 ,prov4 xiii4 #bj4 & !re is no me?od :i* w h a m direct t5d5cy to h>d5 ! he>t1 or root out any ( ! rema9s ( s]i\s religion1 ?an ?is4 #c;dly1 ,a %unn+ fai?ful repro(1 or conclud+ ^? our enemies1 :o are1 9 ?is respect1 our be/ fri5ds4 ,he t _c be> to be told ( 8 crimes1 by o!rs1 w1 9 a little :ile1 cease to be a reprov] to himself1 & h]eby w be expos$ to ?is judgm5t ( h>dness ( he>t4 #d?ly1 ,our v5tur+ on ! occasions ( s91 or committ+ x presumptu\sly1 )\t consid]+ ! he9\s aggravations !re(1 or ! dang] t w ensue to u !reby2 ^! ?+s w c]ta9ly br+ on u a v great degree ( h>dness ( he>t4 ,b1 s9ce !re are "s :o are afraid ( fall+ "u ?is judgm5t1 & are ready to compla91 t ! h>dness1 :i* !y f9d 9 _! own he>ts1 is ( a judicial nature2 ?is leads u to enquire1 #b4 ,:at is ! diff]5ce betwe5 t h>dness ( he>t1 :i* believ]s (t5 compla9 (1 & judicial h>dness1 :i* is consid]$1 9 ?is answ]1 z a puni%m5t ( s94 ,!re is no?+ t a believ] m compla9s (1 ?an ! h>dness & imp5it5cy ( 8 he>t1 its lukew>mness & /upidity "u ! ord9ances2 & !re is no?+ t he m desires1 ?an to h ?is r$ress$1 & is sometimes n )\t a degree ( fe>1 le/ he %\ld be giv5 up to judicial h>dness2 & !re=e1 to prev5t disc\ragem5ts ( ?is nature1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t judicial h>dness is v seldom p]ceiv$1 & nev] lam5t$2 a brok5 & a contrite he>t is ! lea/ ?+ t su* desire3 ,b x is o!rwise ) believ]s2 =1 z x is said ( ,hezekiah1 t he 0 humbl$ = ! pride ( 8 he>t1 #b ,*ron4 xxxii4 #bf4 s all !y1 :o h ! tru? ( grace1 & none b su*1 are exce$+ly griev$ = ! h>dness ( _! he>t1 :i* is an argum5t t x is n judicial1 h[ mu* soev] x be1 9 common ) e s91 ! result ( ! corruption ( nature1 & ! imp]fection ( ?is pres5t /ate4 7#b47 ,judicial h>dness is p]petual2 or1 if ev] !re be any remorse1 or rel5t+1 or ! s\l is di/ress$1 by reason ( its guilt1 or ! preval5cy ( s91 x is only at su* times :5 he is "u "s outw>d afflictions1 or fill$ ) a dread ( ! wra? ( ,god2 &1 z ?is we>s (f1 or abates1 8 /upidity returns z mu*1 or m1 ?an ev]3 ,?us x 0 ) ,ph>aoh1 :5 he 0 affright$ ) ! mighty ?und]+ & hail1 ) :i* he 0 plagu$1 he s5t = ,moses & ,a>on1 & said unto !m1 ,i h s9n$2 ! ,"l is righte\s1 & ,i & my p are wick$1 ,exod4 ix4 #bg4 b1 :5 ! plague 0 remov$1 x is said1 t he s9n$ yet m1 & h>d5$ 8 he>t4 ,b x is o!rwise ) a believ]2 = sometimes1 :5 no adv]se disp5sations1 ) respect to 8 outw>d circum/ances 9 ! _w1 tr\ble him1 yet he is full ( compla9ts1 & greatly afflict$1 t 8 he>t is no m affect$ 9 holy duties1 or inflam$ ) love to ,god1 or zeal = 8 glory1 or t he _c delight 9 him z he w\ld1 or obta9 a compleat victory ov] 9-dwell+ s91 :i* is 8 con/ant burd52 &1 :5ev] he has a degree ( t5d]ness1 or brok5ness ( he>t1 "u a s5se ( s91 x is n b>ely ! fe> t he has ( ! wra? ( ,god1 z a s9-rev5g+ judge1 or ! dreadful consequ5ces ( s9 committ$1 t occasion x1 b a due s5se ( t +ratitude & dis+5uity1 :i* !re is 9 e act ( rebellion aga9/ him1 :o has laid !m "u su* inexpressible obligations to ob$i5ce4 7#c47 ,judicial h>dness is att5d$ ) a total neglect ( all holy duties1 m especially ^? t are secret2 b t h>dness ( he>t :i* a believ] compla9s (1 ?\gh x occasions 8 go+ on v uncom=tably 9 duty1 yet x r puts him ^u1 ?an drives him f x4 7#d47 ,:5 a p]son is judicially h>d5$1 he makes use ( indirect & unw>rantable me?ods to ma9ta9 t false peace1 :i* he ?9ks himself happy 9 ! enjoym5t (2 t1 :i* he betakes himself to1 des]ves no bett] "* ?an a refuge ( lies2 & ! peace he rejoices 91 des]ves no bett] a "n ?an /upidity3 b a believ]1 :5 compla9+ ( ! h>dness ( 8 he>t1 _c take up ) any ?+ %ort ( ,*ri/1 & 8 righte\sness2 & x is 8 pres5ce t gives him peace2 & he always desires t fai? may accompany 8 rep5tance1 t s1 :5ev] he m\rns = s91 ! com=table s5se ( 8 int]e/ 9 him1 may af=d him a solid & la/+ peace1 :i* is va/ly diff]5t f t /upidity & h>dness ( he>t1 :i* is a puni%m5t ( s94 ,!re is ano!r expression 9 ?is answ]1 :i* d5otes little m ?an a great] degree ( judicial h>dness1 :5 x is /yl$1 ,a reprobate s5se1 or1 z ! apo/le calls x1 ,a reprobate m9d1 ,rom4 i4 #bh4 :i* ,god is said to h giv5 !m up to1 :o did n l to reta9 him 9 _! k2 ! mean+ ( :i* is1 t p]sons1 by a c\rse ( s91 r5d] _! he>ts s h>d1 _! wills s ob/9ate & deprav$1 z well z _! und]/&+s s d>k & defil$1 t !y h>dly reta9 ^? notices ( good & evil1 :i* are en/amp$ on ! nature ( man1 &1 at "s times1 h a t5d5cy to *eck =1 & re/ra9 f s91 till !y are entirely lo/1 & ext+ui%$ by ! preval5cy ( corrupt nature1 & a cont9u$ c\rse ( presumptu\s s9s2 &1 z ! result h]e(1 !y ext5uate & excuse ! greate/ abom9ations3 ,?us ,ephraim is repres5t$1 z say+1 ,9 all my lab\rs1 !y %all f9d none iniquity 9 me t 7 s91 ,hos4 xii4 #h4 :]eas ,god says 9 a foll[+ v]se1 t !y provok$ him to ang] mo/ bitt]ly1 v]4 #ad4 &1 aft] ?is1 !y ent]ta9 fav\rable ?\ghts ( ! vile/ actions1 z "s are repres5t$ do+1 ,:o call evil good1 & good evil2 t put d>kness = light1 & light = d>kness2 t put bitt] = sweet1 & sweet = bitt]1 ,isa4 v4 #bj4 #d4 ,! next spiritual judgm5t m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 z a puni%m5t = s91 is a p]son's be+ giv5 up to vile affections4 ,?is ,god is said to h done1 to ^? :om ! apo/le describes1 z giv+ !mselves ov] to ! committ+ ( ^? s9s1 :i* are contr>y to nature1 ,rom4 i4 #bf4 su* z all m5 g5]ally abhor1 :o d n ab&on !mselves to ! mo/ notori\s crimes3 ,?is is a contract+ t guilt1 :i* is repugnant to ^? natural ideas ( virtue & vice1 :i* ev5 an unreg5]ate man1 :o has n arriv$ to ?is degree ( impiety1 _c b abhor4 ,^! are su* z are n to be nam$ among ,*ri/ians1 or ?\ght (1 )\t ! utmo/ regret1 & an afflictive s5se ( ! deg5]acy ( human nature4 #e4 ,! la/ ?+ m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 9 :i* ! inw>d puni%m5t ( s91 9 ?is life1 consi/s1 is1 ,horror ( consci5ce4 ,"u ! =ego+ in/ances ( spiritual judgm5ts1 consci5ce seem$ to be asleep1 b n[ x is awak5$1 & t by ! imm$iate h& ( ,god1 & ?is is att5d$ ) a dread ( 8 wra? fall+ ^u x3 horror & despair are ! result h]e(2 ,! arr[s ( ! ,almighty are )9 him1 ! poison :]e( dr9ke? up 8 _s2 ! t]rors ( ,god d set !mselves 9 array aga9/ him1 ,job vi4 #d4 &1 ,t]rors take hold on him z wat]s2 a tempe/ /eale? him away 9 ! night4 ,! ea/ w9d c>rie? him away1 & he dep>te?2 &1 z a /orm1 hurle? him out ( 8 place4 ,= ,god %all ca/ ^u him1 & n sp>e2 he w\ld fa9 flee out ( 8 h&1 *ap4 xxvii4 #bj-bb4 ,?is diff]s f ^? d\bts & fe>s1 :i* are common to believ]s1 inasmu* z x is att5d$ ) despair1 & a dreadful view ( ,god1 z a ,god to :om v5geance belonge?1 & is att5d$1 z ! apo/le says1 ) a c]ta9 fe>ful look+ = ( judgm5t1 & fi]y indignation1 :i* %all dev\r ! adv]s>ies1 ,heb4 x4 #bg4 ,be=e ?is1 he took a great deal ( pa9s to /ifle convictions ( consci5ce1 b n[ he w\ld fa9 d x1 b _c2 :i* is a sad in/ance ( ! wra? ( ,god p\r+ =? gall & wormwood into x1 :5 he says1 to use ! prophet's words1 ,?9e own wick$ness %all correct !e1 & ?y backslid+s %all reprove !e1 ,j]4 ii4 #ai4 ,b1 n[ we are speak+ conc]n+ horror ( consci5ce1 we mu/ take he$1 le/ we give occasion to d\bt+ believ]s1 :o are "u great di/ress ( s\l1 ?r\gh a s5se ( s91 to apply :at has be5 said1 to !mselves1 = _! f>!r disc\ragem5t1 & conclude1 t ?is is a judicial act ( ,god1 & a c]ta9 evid5ce1 t !y h n ! tru? ( grace3 ,!re=e we may obs]ve1 t !re is a diff]5ce betwe5 ?is horror ( consci5ce1 :i* we h be5 describ+1 & t di/ress ( s\l1 :i* believ]s are (t5 liable to1 9 ?ree respects4 7#a47 ,! =m]1 "u horror ( consci5ce1 flee f ,god1 z f an enemy1 & desire only to be deliv]$ f 8 wra?1 & n f s91 ! occasion ( x2 :]eas ! believ] desires no?+ s mu*1 z t 8 iniquity1 :i* is ! occasion ( x1 may be subdu$ & =giv51 & t he may h t communion ) ,god :i* he is de/itute (2 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 he con/antly desires to draw nigh to him 9 ord9ances1 &1 if he _c enjoy him he m\rns aft] him3 ,?us ! ,psalmi/ compla9e?1 z "o 9 ! utmo/ degree ( di/ress1 ,?y wra? lie? h>d ^u me1 & ?\ ha/ afflict$ me ) all ?y waves1 ,psal4 lxxxviii4 #g4 yet he says1 ,unto !e h ,i cri$1 ,o ,"l1 & 9 ! morn+ %all my pray] prev5t !e1 v]4 #ac4 7#b47 ,! "o reproa*es ,god1 & ent]ta9s unwor?y ?\ghts ( him1 z ?\gh he 7 sev]e1 cruel1 & unju/ to him2 :]eas ! o!r1 ) an humble & p5it5t frame ( _s1 compla9s only ( himself1 ackn[l$ges t !re is no unrighte\sness ) ,god1 & lays all ! blame to 8 own iniquity4 7#c47 ,horror ( consci5ce1 :5 x is judicial1 seldom cont9ues any long]1 ?an :ile a p]son is "u "s outw>d afflictive disp5sation ( provid5ce1 "u :i* s9 is increas$1 & ! removal !re( leaves him z /upid z he 0 be=e3 :]eas x is o!rwise ) a believ]2 = ! removal ( ,god's afflict+ h&1 z to outw>d tr\bles1 w n af=d him any rem$y aga9/ 8 fe>s1 unless s9 be mortifi$1 & ,god is pleas$ to lift up ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance ^u him1 & give him joy & peace 9 believ+4 ,secondly1 ,hav+ consid]$ ! inw>d puni%m5ts ( s9 9 ?is life we are n[ to speak some?+ conc]n+ ^?1 :i*1 9 ?is answ]1 are /yl$ outw>d1 ( :i* "s are ! imm$iate consequ5ce ( ! fir/ entrance ( s9 into ! _w1 & o!rs are increas$ by ! frequ5t commission !re(2 ! =m] includes 9 x ! curse ( ,god ^u ! creature = our sakes1 & our liabl5ess to dea?2 ! latt] respects ^? v>i\s o!r evils t befal u1 ( :i* "s are p]sonal1 & o!rs relative2 accord+ly1 _m evils are said to befal u1 9 our bodies1 names1 e/ates1 relations1 & employm5ts4 #a4 ,! curse ( ,god 0 d5\nc$ aga9/ ! creatures1 imm$iately aft] man's apo/asy f him3 ,?is is1 9 "p1 conta9$ 9 ! ?reatn+1 ,curs$ be ! gr\nd = ?y sake4 ,?orns & ?i/les %all x br+ =? to !e2 by ! sweat ( ?y face %alt ?\ eat bread1 till ?\ return to ! gr\nd1 ,g54 iii4 #ag-ai4 & x is v elegantly describ$ by ! apo/le1 :o speaks (#hc ! creature z subject to vanity1 n will+ly b by reason ( him1 :o ha? subject$ ! same 9 hope2#hd & ( ! :ole creation's groan+ & travell+ 9 pa9 toge!r until n[1 ,rom4 viii4 #bj-bb4 ! g5]al scope & design :]e( seems to be ?is1 t x reta9s ! visible m>ks ( ! curse ( ,god1 :i* foll[$ ^u man's s94 ,?is ,i r ?9k to be ! s5se !re(1 ?an to suppose1 z "s d1 t ! creature1 "h spok5 (1 is ! ,g5tile _w1 & ! vanity1 :i* !y 7 subject to1 t idolatry :i* !y 7 univ]sally addict$ to2 = t does n seem to agree ) :at ! apo/le says1 :5 he supposes t _! subjection to ?is vanity 0 n will+ly1 nei!r c x well be call$ ! bondage ( corruption4 ,b if1 on ! o!r h&1 we take x = t "p ( ! creation1 :i* 0 m imm$iately design$ = ! use ( man1 be+ abus$1 & s subject to t vanity1 :i* is ! consequ5ce ( 8 fall1 ?is agrees v well ) its be+ n will+ly2 = he is speak+ "h ( creatures n end[$ ) und]/&+ & w1 yet abus$ by ^? t are1 & !re=e _! subjection to man's vanity1 is n s mu* f !mselves1 z f man's s92 & !n he speaks ( ! liabl5ess ( all ^! ?+s to corruption1 z ! _w is decay+ & gr[+ t[>d a dissolution4 ,h[ f> ?is curse ( ,god1 on ! creature1 ext5d$ itself1 :e!r only to ?is l[] _w1 or to ! heav5ly bodies !mselves1 su* z ! sun1 moon1 & />s1 ,i pret5d n to det]m9e2 = ,i desire n to ext5d my conjectures beyond ! l9e ( scripture1 :i* speaks ( ! e>?1 z curs$ = man's sake2 & h[ f> ! o!r p>ts ( nature1 are liable to corruption1 or incl9$ t[>ds a dissolution1 x is h>d to say4 ,all t ,i %all add1 on ?is head1 is1 t1 :5 ?is is call$ a puni%m5t1 :i* is consequ5t on man's s91 x m especially respects man1 :o is ! only subject ( puni%m5t 9 ?is _w3 inanimate creatures are ! matt]1 9 :i* he is puni%$1 b he alone is ! subject !re(4 #b4 ,!re are o!r evils t befal u1 9 :i* we are m imm$iately conc]n$1 & ^! are ei!r p]sonal or relative2 &1 accord+ly1 7#a47 ,we are liable to bodily diseases1 :i* are a cont9ual weakness1 or decay ( nature2 & aft]w>ds to dea?1 :i* is ! dissolution ( ! frame !re(4 ,all ! pa9s & disord]s ( nature1 :]eby our heal? is impair$1 & our passage1 ?r\gh ?is _w1 r5d]$ uneasy1 are ! consequ5ce ( our s9ful & fall5 /ate1 &1 9 t respect1 are sometimes /yl$1 a puni%m5t ( s93 ?us1 :5 our ,savi\r heal$ ! man t 0 sick ( ! palsy1 he intimates1 t 8 sickness 0 ! consequ5ce ( s91 by ! mode ( expression us$1 ,?y s9s are =giv5 !e1 ,mat4 ix4 #b4 & ! ,psalmi/ speaks ( ,god's p>don+ ! iniquities ( 8 p1 & heal+ all _! diseases1 ,psal4 ciii4 #c4 at ! same "t2 9 ?is respect1 !y are /yl$1 9 a m l>ge s5se1 a puni%m5t ( s93 b1 :5 !y h a mixture ( ! wra? ( ,god 9 !m1 & are n r5d]$ subs]vi5t to our good1 nor includ$ among ^? disp5sations1 :i* are call$ fa!rly *a/isem5ts1 z !y are n 9 ^? t are 9 an unju/ifi$ /ate1 !y are1 9 a m prop] s5se1 puni%m5ts ( s94 ,?us ! diseases t ,god br\ght on ! ,egyptians1 are reckon$ among ! plagues ( ,egypt1 & s 7 a visible in/ance ( ! v9dictive ju/ice ( ,god4 ,! same ?+ may be said ( dea?1 :i* is ! dissolution ( ! frame ( nature1 :i* is a consequ5ce ( s91 9 all1 & 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se1 a puni%m5t ( s91 9 ^?1 :o are liable n only to ! /roke1 b ! /+ ( dea?1 & !reby are br\ght "u ! p[] ( ! second dea?4 7#b47 ,!re are _m evils t befal u 9 our names1 :5 we meet ) reproa*es & injuri\s treatm5t1 z to :at conc]ns our "* 9 ! _w1 f ^? :o act z ?\gh _! tongues 7 _! own1 & !y 7 n acc\ntable to ,god1 = ^? sl&]s & revil+s1 :i* !y load u )4 ,we are1 9 ?is case1 v ready to compla9 ( ! inju/ice done u1 by _! endeav\r+ to deprive u ( t1 :i* is equally valuable ) our lives3 b we ought to consid]1 t s9 is ! cause ( all ?is1 & ,god's suff]+ !m ?us to treat u1 & !reby to h9d] our usefulness 9 ! _w1 mu/ be reckon$ a puni%m5t ( s94 7#c47 ,!re are o!r evils t befal u 9 our secul> conc]ns1 namely1 our e/ates & employm5ts 9 ! _w1 :i* are entirely at ! disposal ( provid5ce1 :i* r5d]s u ri*1 or poor1 succe$s1 or bla/s1 our lawful und]tak+s4 ,?is ,god may d1 out ( 8 m]e sov]eignty1 )\t giv+ an acc\nt ( 8 matt]s to any "o4 ,b yet1 :5 we meet ) no?+ b disappo9tm5ts1 or want ( success 9 bus9ess1 & :atev] dilig5ce1 or indu/ry1 we use1 appe>s to be to no purpose1 & adv]se provid5ces1 l a torr5t1 sweep away all t we h 9 ! _w1 & pov]ty comes ^u u1 l an arm$ man1 ?is is to be reckon$ no o!r ?an a puni%m5t ( s94 7#d47 ,!re are o!r evils1 :i* we are expos$ to1 9 our relations1 by :i* we und]/&1 ! wick$ness ( ^? :o are ne>ly relat$ to u1 or ! /eps !y take to ru9 !mselves1 & ca/ a blemi% on ! :ole family to :i* !y belong4 ,! bonds ( nature1 & t affection1 :i* is ! result !re(1 r5d] ?is v afflictive3 & especially :5 !y1 :o are relat$ to u1 attempt any ?+ aga9/ u to our prejudice1 ?is is a circum/ance t %>p5e? ! edge ( ! affliction4 ,&1 z x is a s9 9 !m1 :i* is contr>y to ! dictates ( nature2 s sometimes we may reckon x a puni%m5t :i* we are liable to1 z ! consequ5ce ( our s9 9 g5]al4 ,b1 if we h occasion to reflect on our =m] conv]sation1 z n hav+ fill$ up e relation ) ^? respective duties1 t x engages to2 if we h be5 undutiful to our p>5ts1 or unfai?ful s]vants to our ma/]s1 or broke ! bonds ( civil society1 by betray+ or des]t+ our fri5ds1 & sett+ aside all ^? obligations :i* !y h laid u "u2 ?is (t5times exposes u to afflictive evils ( ! l nature1 :]eby ! affliction we meet ) 9 o!rs1 appe>s to be a puni%m5t ( our own s94 ,?us conc]n+ ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 ?is life2 f :5ce we may make ! foll[+ rem>ks4 #a4 ,:atev] evils we are expos$ to 9 ?is _w1 we ought to be v e>ne/ ) ,god1 t he w\ld n give u up to spiritual judgm5ts4 ,! puni%m5ts ( s91 :i* are outw>d1 may be alleviat$ & sweet5$ ) a s5se ( ,god's love1 & made subs]vi5t to our spiritual & et]nal advantage4 ,b bl9dness ( m9d1 h>dness ( he>t1 & ^? o!r evils1 :i* t5d to vitiate & defile ! s\l1 :i* h 9 !m ! =mal nature ( puni%m5t1 ^! are to be dread$ l hell2 &1 z we are to be importunate ) ,god to prev5t !m1 s we ought to wat* aga9/ ^? s9s t lead to !m2 & !re=e let u take he$ ( be+ ins5sible1 or /upid1 "u any afflictive evils1 z neglect+ to he> ! voice ( ,god1 :o speaks by !m1 or refus+ to receive in/ruction by correction4 #b4 ,let u n be too mu* deject$1 or s9k "u ^? outw>d afflictive provid5ces1 :i* we are liable to2 =1 ?\gh !y be ! consequ5ce ( s91 yet1 if we h gr\nd to conclude1 by fai?1 t our s9s are =giv51 !y are n to be reckon$ ! /roke ( ju/ice1 dem&+ satisfaction1 & resolv+ nev] to remove its h& f u1 till we are consum$ !reby2 s9ce believ]s (t5 exp]i5ce1 :at ! prophet prays =1 t ,god 9 wra? rememb]s m]cy1 ,hab4 iii4 #b4 #c4 ,let u take he$ t we d n ascribe afflictive provid5ces to *ance1 or cont5t ourselves ) a b>e reflection on !m1 z ! common lot ( man 9 ?is _w1 :o is born to tr\ble z ! sp>ks fly upw>ds3 ,=1 ?is we may d1 & n be humbl$ = t s91 :i* !y are design$ to br+ to remembrance1 z !y are to be reckon$ a puni%m5t !re(4 #d4 ,let u n murmur1 or qu>rel ) ,god1 z ?\gh he dealt h>dly ) u1 9 s5d+ afflictive evils2 b r let u bless him1 h[ heavy soev] !y appe> to be1 t !y are n extreme1 b mitigat$1 & h 9 !m a great mixture ( m]cy4 ,?us ,god says1 conc]n+ ! evils t he _h br\ght ^u ,israel1 t 9 measure he w\ld debate ) !m1 :o /aye? 8 r\gh w9d 9 ! day ( ! ea/ w9d3 & by ?is %all ! iniquity ( ,jacob be purg$1 ,isa4 xxvii4 #h1 #i4 &1 by ?is means1 ,god n only afflicts u less ?an our iniquities des]ve1 b br+s good to u !reby 9 ! end4 ,if ! guilt ( s9 is tak5 away1 we h gr\nd to conclude1 t all ^! ?+s %all "w toge!r = good1 z he has promis$ !y %all1 to ^? t love him4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! puni%m5t ( s9 9 ! _w to come4 ,?\gh ! wra? ( ,god be reveal$1 9 _m in/ances1 9 a v t]rible mann]1 z a puni%m5t ( s9 9 ?is life1 yet !re is a puni%m5t unspeakably great]1 :i* s9n]s are liable to1 9 ! _w to come4 ,t ?is may appe>1 let u consid] ! foll[+ propositions4 #a4 ,t ! s\l exi/s aft] its sep>ation f ! body by dea?2 :i* is evid5t1 f ! immat]iality !re(1 & its be+ ( a diff]5t nature f ! body4 ,?is 0 kn[n & prov$ by ! light ( nature2 s t ! v hea!n1 :o _h no o!r light ?an t to guide !m1 discov] "s k ( x4 ,b ?is is m pla9 f scripture2 z :5 x is said1 ,fe> n !m :i* kill ! body1 b are n able to kill ! s\l2 b r fe> him1 :i* is able to de/roy bo? s\l & body 9 hell1 ,matt4 x4 #bh4 #b4 ,! s\l ?us exi/+1 ?\gh sep>ate f its body1 mu/ be suppos$ to reta9 ^? p[]s & capacities x _h1 :ile unit$ to x1 :i* are prop] to x1 z a _s1 & p>ticul>ly z ! subject ( moral gov]nm5t2 & ^? p[]s & capacities may also be suppos$ to be 9 x 9 a great] degree1 :5 dislodg$ f ! body1 :i* is a great h9drance to x 9 its act+s1 z e "o s5sibly exp]i5ces2 !re=e x foll[s1 #c4 ,t x _c b be happy1 or mis]able1 9 ano!r _w2 = !re is no middle /ate betwe5 ^! two4 ,?is is f>!r evid5t f :at 0 obs]v$ 9 ! la/ proposition1 conc]n+ ! cont9uance & increase ( its p[]s & faculties1 :]eby x is r5d]$ m capable !re(1 ?an x is n[4 #d4 ,if x goes out ( ?is _w1 "u ! weight & guilt ( s9 ^u x1 x mu/ reta9 t guilt1 because !re is no sacrifice = s91 ext5d+ itself to t _w2 no m$iator1 no gospel1 or means ( grace2 no promises (1 or way to obta9 =giv5ess2 !re=e1 #e4 ,wick$ m51 ^: s9s are n =giv5 9 ?is _w1 are ! subjects ( puni%m5t 9 ! o!r4 #f4 ,?is puni%m5t _c be ca/igatory1 or pat]nal1 or consi/5t ) ! special love ( ,god1 or1 = _! advantage1 z ! puni%m5ts ( ! s9s ( believ]s are 9 ?is _w1 s9ce x is always express$ z ! /roke ( v9dictive ju/ice1 dem&+ satisfaction = s9s committ$4 #g4 ,"s are happy 9 a future /ate1 namely1 ^? :o are ju/ifi$2 =1 :om he ju/ifi$1 !m he also glorifi$1 ,rom4 viii4 #cj4 ,b ?is is n ! privilege ( all2 !re=e !y :o are n ju/ifi$1 or ^: s9s are n p>don$1 are ! subjects ( ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 ! _w to come4 ,?is is a v awful subject1 & %\ld be duly improv$1 to awak5 our fe>s1 & put u ^u us+ ^? means1 :i* ,god has orda9$ to escape x4 ,b ,i %all n1 9 ?is place1 enl>ge ^u x1 s9ce x is p>ticul>ly insi/$ on "u ano!r answ]1#he & !re=e ,i %all only obs]ve1 t1 z s9 is objectively inf9ite1 z be+ aga9/ an inf9ite ,god1 x des]ves et]nal puni%m5t4 ,& !re=e all ! puni%m5ts inflict$ on s9n]s1 9 ?is _w are n proportion$ to x2 & consequ5tly !re are vials ( wra?1 res]v$ 9 /ore1 to be p\r$ on ^?1 :o wilfully & ob/9ately p]si/ 9 _! rebellion aga9/ ,god1 & ! puni%m5t w be agreeable to ! nature ( ! crime2 s t z s9 is a sep>ation ( ! he>t & affections f ,god1 & conta9s 9 x a dis9cl9ation to conv]se ) him1 z well z unmeetness = x1 ! puni%m5t !re( w consi/ 9 a sep>ation f 8 com=table pres5ce1 & t is to be sep>at$ f ! f\nta9 ( bless$ness1 :i* mu/ r5d] ! s\l beyond expression1 mis]able4 ,?is is g5]ally call$ a puni%m5t ( loss2 & !re is besides x1 a puni%m5t ( s5se1 express$ by ^? griev\s torm5ts1 :i* are to be endur$ 9 s\l & body2 ! s\l1 9 a moral s5se1 may be said to be capable ( pa91 z x has an afflictive s5sation ( ^? mis]ies :i* x endures2 & ! body is s 9 a natural s5se1 :i*1 z x has be5 a p>tn] ) ! s\l 9 s9n+1 mu/ likewise be s 9 suff]+4 ,& ?is f>!r appe>s inasmu* z ! body endures sev]al pa9s & evils1 z puni%m5ts ( s9 9 ?is life1 :i* %all be cont9u$1 & increas$ 9 ano!r4 ,?is is usually express$ by t puni%m5t1 :i* is mo/ t]rible1 namely1 ( fire2 & ! place 9 :i* x is inflict$1 is hell1 & ! duration !re( is to et]nity4 ,b ( ^! ?+s else:]e4#hf ,footnote #hc3 1 means animal nature 9 man4 ,! relief ( ! body is spok5 (4 ,footnote #hd3 ,v]4 #bj4 is a p>5!sis1 except1 89 hope10 8,waite? c4 sons ( ,god 444 9 hope t ! creature1 c40 ,footnote #he3 ,see ,que/4 lxxxix4 ,footnote #hf3 ,! faculties ( ! s\l speak x made = et]nity2 p>ticul>ly consci5ce po9ts to a "t ( retribution4 ,! same tru? may be d$uc$ f ! hol9ess1 ju/ice1 & ev5 ! goodness ( ,god2 f ! moral ag5cy ( man2 f ! c\rse ( ! conduct ( m52 & f ! unequal adm9i/ration ( ju/ice3 b ! solid & cle> pro(s are f\nd 9 ! ^w ( ,god4 ,h[ pitiable ! condition ( t man1 :o hav+ sp5t 8 life )\t a view to a f9al acc\nt1 has no o!r hope 9 ! h\r ( dea?1 except t :i* is f\nd$ ^u ! gr\ndless supposition1 t ,god w cease to be holy1 j1 & true2 t he w *ange f 8 orig9al purpose1 subv]t ! ord] ( 8 gov]nm5t1 & surr5d] ! dem&s ( religion1 consci5ce1 & reason1 to save ! guilty 9 _! s9s4 ,humanity w\ld lead u to ent]ta9 a secret wi%1 t ! imp5it5t %\ld be p]mitt$ to drop into non-exi/5ce1 & t ! dem&s ( ju/ice %\ld be wav$2 b ?is s5tim5t is unadvis$1 & spr+s f an ignorance ( ! dem]it ( s92 defective views ( ! importance ( rectitude 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ! div9e gov]nm5t2 f imp]fect conceptions ( ,god's p]fections2 f our own int]e/1 or f a faulty sympa?y = ! undes]v+4 ,exi/5ce is a bless+2 b :5 pro/itut$ to ! di%on\r ( ! ,creator1 ! p>ty w n be at lib]ty to ?r[ x up :5 he *ooses1 & ?us elude ! dem&s ( ju/ice4 ,! m9ds ( ! unr5ew$ are direct$ prevail+ly to temporal ?+s2 a total sep>ation f !m1 is1 p]haps1 ! fir/ s5se ( puni%m5t :i* is felt4 ,!y h n 9 life s\ght et]nal happ9ess1 yet !y g5]ally h suppos$ x possible to be atta9$1 or t m]cy w\ld be/[ x4 ,! discov]y ( _! et]nal sep>ation f heav51 ! society ( ! bless$1 ! beatific vision ( ,god1 f fulness ( joys1 & riv]s ( pleasures1 w produce abject despair4 ,?is w be aggravat$ by ! reflection t !y might h be5 happy4 ,! bless+s ( provid5ce1 ! m]cy ( ,god 9 mak+ provision = _! recov]y1 ! love & compassion ( ,*ri/1 ! means ( grace1 ! invitations & w>n+s ( ! ,gospel1 all abus$ & lo/1 w augm5t _! remorse to an inconceivable degree4 ,! malice & horrors ( _! curs$ society ( fi5ds & damn$ spirits1 w be ano!r s\rce ( torm5t4 ,great z ^! di/resses may be1 ! sep>ate spirits are dread+ great] evils4 8,ha/ ?\ come to torm5t u be=e ! "t80 ,:5 ! judgm5t has pass$1 8dea?10 ! bodies :i* _h be5 dead1 8& hell10 ! spirits :i* _h be5 9 ,hades1 8%all be ca/ into ! lake ( fire40 ,if _! bodies %all be rais$ spiritual1 incorruptible1 & immortal1 :i* is affirm$ ( ! righte\s2 & seems probable1 because ! e>? w be de/roy$1 & !y w be associat$ ) spirits1 yet ! s5se ( ! pa91 :i* arises f burn+1 may be giv5 & cont9u$ 9 !m by ! application ( fire1 or ev5 )\t x4 ,b t :i* imbitt]s all _! di/resses 9 ! highe/ degree1 is1 t !y %all be et]nal4 ,! orig9al words ( ! scripture expressive ( _! p]petuity1 be+ unre/ra9$ by any impli$ or express$ limitation1 %\ld be und]/ood z :5 appli$ to ,deity1 or ! happ9ess ( ! sa9ts4 ,! same p]petual duration is also %[n by negation1 :i* is ! /ronge/ language4 8,! worm die? n1 & ! fire is n qu5*$20 x is 8unqu5*able fire10 & 8_! end10 7or f9al /ate17 8is to be burn$40 ,we read ( a s9 :i* %all 8n be =giv540 8,n e "o--%all ent] into ! k+dom20 & :]e ,*ri/ is1 !y 8_c come40 ,!y w 8h judgm5t )\t m]cy40 ,none ( ^! ?+s are true1 if all m5 %all be sav$4 ,p]haps ju/ice requir$ t ^! evils %\ld be disclos$2 b if !y be unju/1 x 0 improp] to ?reat5 !m4 ,our av]sion to !m spr+s f our ignorance ( ! evil ( s94 ,nev]!less1 ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 & ! w>n+s ( scripture1 speak _! ext5t2 & ! cont9uance ( ! damn$ 9 s91 e/abli%es _! c]ta9ty4 ,que/4 ,,xxx4 ,,que/4 ,,xxx4 ,do? ,god leave all mank9d to p]i% 9 ! /ate ( s9 & mis]y8 ,,answ4 ,god w n leave all mank9d to p]i% 9 ! /ate ( s9 & mis]y1 into :i* !y fell by ! brea* ( ! fir/ cov5ant1 commonly call$1 ! cov5ant ( works2 b ( 8 m]e love & m]cy1 deliv]e? 8 elect out ( x1 & br+e? !m to an e/ate ( salvation by ! second cov5ant1 commonly call$ ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,hi!rto we h consid]$ man z made upright1 & hav+ _m bless+s 9 possession1 & m 9 expectation1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! cov5ant he 0 "u4 ,we h also obs]v$ ! fir/ entrance ( s9 into ! _w1 ) all ^? mis]ies t att5d$ x2 & we are n[ l$ to speak ( t ine/imable display ( div9e love & grace1 :i* appe>s 9 our salvation1 :i* is consid]$ m g5]ally 9 ?is answ]2 :]e9 !re is1 ,i4 ,some?+ suppos$1 namely1 t if ,god _h left man 9 ! /ate into :i* he br\ght himself by s91 he w\ld h p]i%$ = ev]4 ,he 0 n only 9 dang] ( ru9 & de/ruction1 b sunk into x4 ,he 0 l a br& 9 ! fire1 t w\ld soon h be5 consum$1 _h he n be5 pluck$ out ( x4 ,8 /ate 0 n only mis]able1 b hopeless1 inasmu* z he c\ld n ?9k ( any exp$i5t h[ he might recov] himself4 ,he 0 guilty1 & no creature c\ld make atonem5t = him2 sep>at$ f ! com=table pres5ce ( ,god1 ^: t]rors made him afraid1 & ^: h& 0 heavy ^u him2 nei!r c\ld he apply himself to any "o1 :o w\ld int]pose or appe> 9 8 behalf1 :]eby he might be re/or$ to ! enjoym5t ( ^? privileges1 :i* he _h =feit$ & lo/4 ,:at tongue c express1 or he>t be suitably affect$ ) ! mis]y ( ?is condition6 ,& ?is w\ld h be5 our deplorable case = ev]1 _h we be5 left ( ,god 9 our fall5 /ate4 ,b we h1 9 ! gospel1 a door ( salvation op5$1 or glad tid+s proclaim$ !re91 to ^? :o 7 sunk z l[ z hell1 :i* is ! only spr+ & hope ( com=t1 to ^? :o are afflict$ ) a s5se ( _! s9 & mis]y4 ,accord+ly1 x is f>!r obs]v$1 ,,ii4 ,t ,god w n leave all mank9d to p]i% 9 t /ate1 b design$ to deliv] 8 elect out ( x1 & br+ !m into a /ate ( salvation4 ,t ,god design$ n to leave mank9d 9 ?is mis]able condition1 appe>s f ! discov]y he has made ( ! way ( salvation :i* 0 conta9$ 9 t promise1 :i* ,god gave to our fir/ p>5ts1 respect+ ! se$ ( ! woman1 :o 0 to break ! s]p5t's head2 or ! ,savi\r's be+ manife/$ t he might de/roy ! works ( ! devil2 & all ! promises conta9$ 9 ! gospel1 are1 z x 71 a f>!r improvem5t on x1 or a cont9u$ decl>ation ( ,god's purpose relat+ to ! salvation ( 8 p4 ,! "w ( r$emption wr\ght out by ,*ri/1 z ,god inc>nate1 0 a wond]ful discov]y ( ?is great tru?1 t ,god _h a design to recov] & save lo/ s9n]s2 & all ! gifts & graces ( ! ,_s1 by :om ! r$emption pur*as$ by ,*ri/1 is appli$1 & t joy & peace1 :i* !y h 9 believ+1 :i* are1 z x 71 ! fir/ fruits ( et]nal life1 ^! are all a conv9c+ pro( t ,god det]m9$ n to leave man to p]i% 9 8 fall5 /ate4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ev5 ! malice & rage ( ,satan1 & all ! endeav\rs us$ by him1 to defeat ?is design1 & ! glori\s victory :i* ,god enables 8 p to obta9 ov] him1 :o are made m ?an conqu]ors ?r\gh him t lov$ !m2 ^! are s _m conv9c+ pro(s1 t ,god design$ n to leave man1 9 8 ru9$ condition1 b to make kn[n to him ! way ( salvation2 fir/1 to make him meet = x1 & !n to br+ him to ! possession ( x4 ,salvation is an ine/imable privilege1 conta9+ 9 x all ! +r$i5ts ( bless$ness1 su* z are adapt$ to ! condition ( mis]able s9n]s2 & x is a v compreh5sive "o2 :i* w appe>1 if we consid] :at we are h]eby deliv]$ f1 & :at we are possess$ (4 ,!re is a great v>iety ( bless+s conta9$ 9 ! =m] ( ^!2 z1 we are sav$ f s91 namely1 f ! guilt !re( 9 ju/ification1 & f ! dom9ion !re( 9 sanctification1 & f t bondage we 7 liable to1 :]eby we 7 9 p]petual dread ( ! wra? ( ,god1 desir+ to fly f 8 pres5ce1 & naturally incl9$ to yield ourselves subjects & slaves to 8 greate/ enemy3 all ^! we are deliv]$ f4 ,& !re are _m positive bless+s & privileges1 :i* we are made p>tak]s (2 su* z1 grace & peace begun "h1 & p]fect$ 9 glory h]eaft]2 & ^! are n only su* z exce$ our highe/ des]t1 b t5d to make u completely & et]nally happy4 ,"h we are to consid]1 #a4 ,! subjects ( ?is privilege4 ,salvation is n ext5d$ to all mis]able creatures2 =1 fall5 angels1 :o 7 ! fir/ t rebell$ aga9/ ,god1 7 left to p]i%1 )\t hope ( salvation1 be+ res]v$ = ev] 9 *a9s "u d>kness4 ,& z = fall5 man1 h[ ext5sive soev] ! proclamation ( salvation 9 ! gospel is1 z x is n[ prea*$ to all nations1 & all :o sit "u ! s\nd !re(1 are comm&$ & enc\rag$ to press aft] x2 yet ?is privilege is appli$ only to ^? :o 7 orda9$ to et]nal life4 ,! purpose ( ,god1 relat+ h]eunto1 & ! application !re(1 are jo9$ toge!r 9 t gold5 *a9 ( salvation1 ,:om he pr$e/9at$1 !m he also call$2 & :om he call$1 !m he also ju/ifi$2 & :om he ju/ifi$1 !m he also glorifi$1 ,rom4 viii4 #cj4 ,b ?is has be5 m p>ticul>ly consid]$ else:]e#hg4 #b4 ,"h is ! only mov+ cause1 or reason1 :y ,god be/[s ?is great salvation1 or :y he has design$ to br+ any ( ! sons ( m5 to x2 & t is 8 m]e love & m]cy4 ,salvation1 :e!r consid]$ 9 its fir/ rise1 9 ,god's et]nal purpose1 or 9 ! execution !re( 9 ! "w ( conv]sion & sanctification1 z well z 9 ! complet+ ( x 9 glorification1 is ascrib$ to ! sov]eign grace & m]cy ( ,god4 ,are we ,*os5 9 ,*ri/ to be holy1 or pr$e/9at$ to ! adoption ( *ildr5 by him8 ?is is said to be to ! praise ( ! glory ( 8 grace1 ,eph4 i4 #d-f4 ,& ! apo/le else:]e1 :5 resolv+ ?is great privilege ( salvation1 9 all ! bran*es ( x1 namely1 reg5]ation1 r5ovation1 & ju/ification1 into ! same orig9al cause & gr\nd !re(1 to wit1 ! k9dness1 love1 & grace ( ,god1 excludes all ^? works ( righte\sness :i* we h done1 f be+ ! inducem5t1 or mov+ cause lead+ to x1 ,tit4 iii4 #d-g4 s t x 0 ! grace ( ,god t laid ! f\ndation /one1 & x is t t br+s ! "w to p]fection4 ,to make ?is f>!r appe>1 let x be consid]$1 t salvation mu/ ei!r be ( grace1 or ( debt2 ei!r ! result ( ,god's free fav\r to u1 or x mu/ proce$ f "s obligation1 :i* he is laid "u by u1 to conf] ?is privilege ^u u4 ,n[ x is c]ta91 t x _c take its rise f any obligation t we c lay on him2 = :atev] diff]5ce !re is betwe5 ! be/ ( sa9ts & ! wor/ ( s9n]s1 x is f ,god1 & n f ! s9n] himself4 ,we h no?+ b :at we fir/ receiv$ f him1 ( :om1 & ?r\gh :om1 & to :om are all ?+s1 ,rom4 xi4 #ce1 #cf4 ,moreov]1 ?is salvation mu/ be conf]r$1 9 su* a way1 z r$\nds to ! glory ( him1 :o is ! au?or ( x1 :]eby all ! boa/+ 9 ! creature is exclud$1 & !re=e x _c take its rise f any ?+ done by u2 x is n ( works1 le/ any man %\ld boa/1 ,eph4 ii4 #i4 ,&1 inde$1 ?is is contr>y to ! ma9 design ( ! gospel1 :i* is1 t no fle% %\ld glory 9 8 pres5ce4 ,& ! circum/ances 9 :i* ^? are1 :o are said to be ! objects ( salvation1 are su* z argue x to be altoge!r ( grace2 =1 :om did ! ,son ( ,man come to seek & to save1 b !m t 7 lo/8 or1 to :om 0 ! way ( salvation discov]$1 b to ^? :o 7 go+ a/ray f ,god1 & 7 nei!r incl9$ to return to him1 nor apply !mselves to any "o1 :o might direct !m h[ to rega9 8 lo/ fav\r8 ,&1 if !y _h1 x w\ld h be5 to no purpose2 s9ce no creature c\ld make kn[n ! way ( salvation1 any m ?an apply ! bless+s conta9$ !re94 ,7 man only to be consid]$ z a creature1 & s n prop]ly ! object ( salvation1 :i* is no o!r ?an a lo/ s9n]2 or did he expect no?+ else b "s effects ( common goodness1 or ! bless+s ( nature1 he c\ld n expect !m 9 a way ( m]it2 = t is contr>y to ! dep5dance ( ! creature on ,god2 !re=e ! bless+s ( ,provid5ce mu/ be consid]$ z ! result ( 8 free fav\r4 ,& 7 man 9 a s9less /ate1 & able to p]=m p]fect ob$i5ce1 z he 0 at fir/1 8 ability h]eunto mu/ be suppos$ to be an unm]it$ fav\r2 & accord+ly ! ob$i5ce p]=m$ w\ld be no o!r ?an a j debt due to ,god1 & !re=e w\ld af=d him no plea1 f any m]it ( condignity1 = ! conf]r+ any privilege1 z a rew>d !re(3 ?is !re=e1 mu/ be ! result ( ! div9e fav\r4 ,b1 :5 we consid] him z a s9n]1 he is altoge!r unable to d :at is good2 & !re=e1 if salvation 7 entirely to dep5d on our p]=m+ ob$i5ce1 s t any failure !re9 w\ld deprive u ( x1 we %\ld nev] atta9 x2 = ?is ob$i5ce w\ld be s imp]fect1 t ,god c\ld n1 9 hon\r1 accept ( x4 ,b alas6 fall5 man is s f> f any disposition1 or incl9ation to p]=m ob$i5ce1 t 8 he>t is naturally av]se to x2 ,! c>nal m9d is enmity aga9/ ,god2 = x is n subject to ! law ( ,god1 nei!r inde$ c be1 ,rom4 viii4 #g4 ,if !re=e1 su* an "o is sav$1 & t 9 su* a way1 t ,god is pleas$ to love him1 & manife/ himself to him1 x mu/ be a wond]ful in/ance ( div9e grace1 :i* no "o1 :o has exp]i5c$ x1 c ?9k on1 b ) admiration1 especially :5 consid]+ h[ discrim9at+ x is2 z "o ( ,*ri/'s disciples said unto him1 ,h[ is x t ?\ wilt manife/ ?yself unto u1 & n unto ! _w8 ,john xiv4 #bb4 #c4 ,hav+ consid]$ salvation1 z design$ = all ! elect1 we proce$ to consid] ! means ( _! atta9+ x2 or _! be+ br\ght into a /ate ( salvation by ! second cov5ant1 commonly call$ ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,z salvation is ascrib$ to ! grace ( ,god2 s x is an in/ance ( condesc5d+ goodness1 t our fai?1 relat+ h]eunto1 %\ld be confirm$ by su* a disp5sation1 z is g5]ally /yl$ a cov5ant4 ,?us ,david1 speak+ conc]n+ x1 says1 ,he ha? made ) me an ev]la/+ cov5ant1 ord]$ 9 all ?+s1 & sure2 = ?is is all my salvation1 & all my desire1 #b ,sam4 xxiii4 #e4 ,?is cov5ant1 z to :at respects ! p>ties conc]n$ !re91 & ! mann] 9 :i* ! grace ( ,god is display$ 9 x1 toge!r ) ! v>i\s disp5sations1 or adm9i/rations !re(1 is p>ticul>ly consid]$ "u ! five foll[+ answ]s4 ,! only ?+1 t rema9s to be insi/$ on 9 ?is1 is its be+ call$ ! ,second ,cov5ant1 z oppos$ to ! cov5ant ( works1 :i* is /yl$ ! ,fir/4 ,! cov5ant ( works has be5 consid]$ "u a =ego+ answ]#hh2 & !re=e all t ,i %all obs]ve1 conc]n+ x1 at pres5t1 is1 t ?\gh life 0 promis$ !re91 z includ+ all ^? bless+s1 :i* 7 suit$ to ! /ate ( man 9 innoc5cy1 yet !re 0 no promise ( salvation 9 x1 :i* is ! re/or+ ( =feit$ bless+s1 or a recov]y f a /ate ( dea? & ru94 ,9 ?is respect1 ! cov5ant ( grace is oppos$ to x4 ,aga91 ?\gh ,adam 0 ! head ( t cov5ant1 ^: ob$i5ce1 or apo/acy1 w\ld convey life or dea? to all 8 po/]ity1 :om he repres5t$1 yet he /ood n 9 ! relation ( a ,m$iator1 or surety1 to !m1 = t 0 inconsi/5t ) ! disp5sation he 0 "u1 & is applicable to no o!r cov5ant1 ?an t :i* we are consid]+1 z ?us oppos$ to x4 ,moreov]1 p]fect ob$i5ce 0 dem&$1 z a condition ( man's atta9+ life1 & ?is he 0 ?or\ghly furni%$ to p]=m2 :]eas1 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 if ,god %\ld insi/ on our p]=m+ p]fect ob$i5ce1 ! condition w\ld be 9 its own nature impossible1 & !re=e we %\ld h]eby r be exclud$ f1 ?an br\ght into a /ate ( salvation2 & :atev] ob$i5ce we are engag$ to p]=m1 z expectants ( salvation1 ?is is entirely ow+ to ! grace ( ,god1 by :i* we are :at we are1 z well z atta9 to ! bless+s we hope =3 ,h]e9 ! cov5ant ( works1 & ! cov5ant ( grace1 diff]4 ,! next ?+ t we are to obs]ve1 is1 t ! cov5ant ( grace is call$ ! ,second ,cov5ant2 & ?is leads u to enquire1 :e!r we h any gr\nd1 f scripture1 to conclude1 t !re are m cov5ants ?an ^! two2 or1 at lea/1 :e!r :at we call ! ,second ,cov5ant1 or ! cov5ant ( grace1 may n be subdivid$ into two cov5ants2 s9ce ! apo/le seems to speak ( two cov5ants made ) fall5 man1 viz4 "o t 0 made ) ! ,israelites1 giv5 f m\nt ,s9ai1 :i* 0 design$ to cont9ue no long] ?an t disp5sation !y 7 "u1 la/$2 & ! o!r is1 t :i* ! *ur* has be5 "u1 ev] s9ce ! gospel disp5sation 0 erect$1 :i* is to cont9ue to ! end ( ! _w4 ,^! are describ$ by _! respective prop]ties1 9 an allegorical way1 & illu/rat$ by a similitude1 tak5 f two m\nta9s1 ,s9ai & ,sion2 & two p]sons1 m5tion$ 9 scripture1 ,ag> & ,s>ah3 ,! =m] ( ^! is said to g5d] unto bondage2 ! latt] br+s ^?1 :o are "u x into a /ate ( lib]ty1 ,gal4 iv4 #bd4 seq4 & "o ( ^! cov5ants is said to be bett] ?an ! o!r1 & p>ticul>ly call$ a new cov5ant2 ! o!r is repres5t$ z decay+1 wax+ old1 & ready to vani% away1 ,heb4 viii4 #f1 #h1 #ac4 ,moreov]1 ! apo/le seems to speak ( m cov5ants ?an "o1 made ) ! ,jewi% *ur*2 = he says1 t to !m p]ta9e? ! adoption1 & ! glory1 & ! cov5ants1 ,rom4 ix4 #d4 c4 & else:]e1 speak+ conc]n+ ! ,g5tiles1 z ali5s f ! commonweal? ( ,israel1 he adds1 t !y 7 also /rang]s f ! cov5ants ( promise1 ,eph4 ii4 #ab4 :i* seems to argue1 t !re 7 m ?an two cov5ants ) man2 "o ) innoc5t man2 ! o!r1 ! gospel-cov5ant1 :i* we are "u2 &1 besides ^!1 !re 7 o!r cov5ants1 made ) ,israel1 :i* seems to c>ry 9 x ! appe>ance ( an objection1 to :at 0 be=e obs]v$1 t !re 01 9 reality1 b two cov5ants1 & t :5ev] we read ( any cov5ant 9 scripture1 x is r$ucible to "o ( !m4 ,?is may1 )\t mu* difficulty1 be acc\nt$ =1 consi/5tly !re)1 if we consid] ! s5se ( ^? scriptures above m5tion$4 ,fir/1 ,z to ^? scriptures1 t seem to speak ( two di/9ct cov5ants1 made ) fall5 man1 to wit1 "o ) ! ,israelites1 ! o!r1 t :i* we are "u1 !y really int5d no?+ m ?an two diff]5t disp5sations ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 9 :i* s5se we are to und]/& ! apo/le1 :5 he speaks ( ! two cov5ants1 ! ,old & ! ,new1 ! ,fir/ & ! ,second3 ! cov5ant is ! same1 ?\gh ! disp5sation ( ! grace ( ,god !re91 or ! way ( reveal+ x to m51 diff]s4 ,b ?is w be m p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 ^? foll[+ answ]s1 :i* respect ! v>i\s adm9i/rations ( grace1 "u ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t2 !re=e we proce$1 ,secondly1 ,to enquire into ! mean+ ( ^? o!r scriptures1 be=e-m5tion$1 :i* seem to speak ( m cov5ants ?an "o1 :i* ! ,jewi% nation 0 "u4 ,by ! cov5ants !re m5tion$1 ! apo/le seems to ref] to "s diff]5t times1 or p]iods ( ! *ur*1 be=e our ,savi\r's inc>nation1 ( :i* "s div9es take notice ( f\r2 9 ea* ( :i*1 !re 0 some?+ new & di/9ct f ! re/1 9 ! disp5sation ( div9e provid5ce t[>ds ! *ur*4 ,! fir/ ( ^! took its rise f ! promise :i* ,god gave to man1 z soon z he fell1 relat+ to t salvation1 :i* 0 to be br\ght ab\t1 9 its prop] "t1 by ! se$ ( ! woman4 ,! second p]iod ( ! *ur* began aft] ! flood1 :5 ,god is said to h reveal$ 8 cov5ant to ,noah1 :i* he e/abli%$ betwe5 him & all fle% ^u ! e>?1 ,g54 ix4 #ag4 ,a ?ird rem>kable p]iod1 or *ange ( affairs 9 ! *ur*1 01 :5 ,god call$ ,abraham out ( an idolatr\s c\ntry1 to soj\rn 9 ! l& ( promise1 z 9 a /range c\ntry1 at :i* "t he e/abli%$ 8 cov5ant ) him1 promis+ to be a ,god to him1 & 8 se$1 & in/itut+ circumcision z a tok5 !re(1 ,g54 xvii4 #g-aa4 ^u :i* occasion1 ?is p>ticul> disp5sation !re( is call$1 ,! cov5ant ( circumcision1 ,acts vii4 #h4 ,! f\r? & la/ disp5sation1 or p]iod1 :i* m especially respect$ ! se$ ( ,abraham1 z increas$ to a great nation1 is :at we read (1 soon aft] !y 7 deliv]$ f ! ,egyptian bondage1 :5 ,god 0 pleas$ to sep>ate t nation1 z a peculi> p to himself1 & s5t ,moses f m\nt ,s9ai1 :]e he appe>$ to !m1 to dem& _! explicit cons5t to be 8 p2 ^u :i* occasion1 :5 !y _h promis$1 t all t ! ,"l _h said1 !y w\ld d & be ob$i5t1 & a public & solemn sacrifice 0 (f]$1 & ! p spr9kl$ ) ! blood !re(1 x is said1 ,!y saw ,god1 & did eat & dr9k1 z a f>!r sign & ratification ( ?is disp5sation ( ! cov5ant1 ,exod4 xxiv4 #a-aa4 & aft]w>ds _m /atutes & ord9ances 7 giv5 !m1 conta9+ ^? laws1 :i* ,god requir$ ( !m1 z a cov5ant p2 & ?is cont9u$ till ! gospel-disp5sation1 :i* succe$$ x1 0 erect$4 ,?is seems to be ! mean+ ( :at ! apo/le speaks1 9 ! scriptures be=e cit$1 :5 he says1 t ! *ur* ( ! ,jews _h ! cov5ants1 z int5d+ no?+ else !reby1 b ! disp5sation ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 z subdivid$ into sev]al p]iods1 dur+ ! v>i\s ages ( ! *ur*1 f ! fall ( ,adam to our recov]y by ,*ri/4 ,!re=e1 ?\gh ^? disp5sations 7 v>i\s1 yet :atev] ,god has transact$ ) man1 9 a f$]al way1 may be consid]$ "u two g5]al heads2 ! fir/ call$ ! cov5ant ( works2 ! o!r1 ! cov5ant ( grace2 ! latt] ( :i* is to be f>!r consid]$1 "u ! foll[+ answ]s4 ,footnote #hg3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #dfb4 ,footnote #hh3 ,see ,que/4 xx4 ,page #gj4 ,ante4 ,que/4 ,,xxxi4 ,,que/4 ,,xxxi4 ,) :om 0 ! cov5ant ( grace made8 ,,answ4 ,! cov5ant ( grace 0 made ) ,*ri/ z ! second ,adam2 & 9 him1 ) all ! elect1 z 8 se$4 ,z ! cov5ant ( grace is oppos$ to t :i* 0 made ) ,adam1 z ! head ( mank9d1 s x is consid]$ 9 ?is answ]1 z made ) ! second ,adam1 &1 9 him1 ) all 8 elect1 :o are describ$1 by ! ,psalmi/1 z a se$ t %\ld s]ve him1 :i* %\ld be acc\nt$ to ! ,"l = a g5]ation1 ,psal4 xxii4 #cj4 & ! prophet ,isaiah1 speak+ ( !m1 says1 ,he %all see 8 se$1 ,isa4 liii4 #aj4 ,9 expla9+ ?is answ]1 we %all consid]1 ,i4 ,:at we are to und]/& by a cov5ant 9 g5]al1 & m p>ticul>ly h[ x is to be und]/ood1 z us$ 9 scripture4 ,! ^w commonly us$ 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1#hi to signify a cov5ant1 be+ tak5 9 sev]al s5ses1 may be bett] und]/ood1 by ! application !re(1 9 ^? places1 :]e we f9d x1 ?an by enquir+ into ! s5se ( ! root1 f :5ce x is d]iv$4 ,sometimes1 inde$1 x signifies su* a compact betwe5 two p>ties1 z agrees ) our common acceptation ( ! ^w1 especially :5 appli$ to transactions betwe5 man & man2 z 9 ! cov5ant betwe5 ,abraham1 & ^? neighb\r+ pr9ces1 t 7 conf$]ate ) him1 :]e ! same ^w is us$1 9 ,g54 xiv4 #ac1 & 9 ! cov5ant betwe5 ,isaac & ,abimele*1 m5tion$ 9 ,g54 xxvi4 #bh1 #bi4 & 9 t betwe5 ,jona?an & ,david1 9 #a ,sam4 xx4 #af1 #ag4 9 all :i* in/ances !re 0 mutual /ipulation1 & re-/ipulation1 z !re is 9 human cov5ants2 &1 = ?is reason1 "s apply ^? ideas to ! ^w1 :5 x is us$ to signify ,god's ent]+ into cov5ant ) man4 ,b !re is ano!r acceptation !re( :5 ,god is repres5t$ z mak+ a cov5ant ) man :i* is m agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 & t inf9ite di/ance !re is betwe5 him & u2 !re=e we f9d 9 sev]al places ( scripture1 t :5 ,god is said to make a cov5ant !re is an intimation ( "s bless+s :i* he w\ld be/[ ^u 8 p1 )\t any idea ( /ipulation1 or re-/ipulation1 annex$ to x3 ?us we read1 9 ,j]4 xxxiii4 #bj4 ( ,god's cov5ant ( ! day & night1 or t !re %\ld be day & night 9 _! season2 &1 9 ,g54 xi4 #i1 #aj1 #aa4 ( ,god's e/abli%+ 8 cov5ant ) ,noah1 & 8 se$1 & e liv+ creature1 t all fle% %\ld n be cut (f any m1 by ! wat]s ( a flood4 ,&1 9 ,ezek4 xxxiv4 #be4 :5 ,god promises to cause evil bea/s to cease out ( ! l&1 & t 8 p %\ld dwell safely 9 ! wild]ness1 & t he w\ld conf] sev]al o!r bless+s ^u !m1 m5tion$ 9 ! foll[+ v]ses2 ?is is call$1 8 mak+ ) !m a cov5ant ( peace4 ,&1 :5 ,god promises spiritual bless+s to 8 p1 9 ,isa4 lix4 #ba4 he says1 ,?is is my cov5ant ) !m2 my ,_s t is ^u !e1 & ! words t ,i h put into ?y m\?1 %all n dep>t out ( ?y m\?1 nor out ( ! m\? ( ?y se$1 nor out ( ! m\? ( ?y se$'s se$1 sai? ! ,"l1 f h5ce=?1 & = ev]4 ,moreov]1 sometimes ! ,hebrew ^w1 :i* we translate cov5ant1 is us$ to signify a /atute1 or ord9ance1 :i* ,god has e/abli%$1 or appo9t$1 9 8 *ur*3 ?us1 9 ,numb4 xviii4 #ai4 :5 ,god orda9$1 t ,a>on & 8 sons %\ld h ! heave-(f]+s ( ! holy ?+s1 he says1 ,^! h ,i giv5 !e1 & ?y sons & ?y daught]s ) !e1 to be a /atute = ev]1 & adds1 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+1 ,x is a cov5ant ( salt = ev]1 be=e ! ,"l4 ,& z = ! ^w us$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1#ij by :i* ! ,,lxx g5]ally translate ! ,hebrew ^w1 be=e-m5tion$1 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ?is signifies ! same ?+2 s t bo? ! words imply little m ?an a div9e e/abli%m5t or ord9ance1 9 :i* ,god gives 8 p gr\nd to expect promis$ bless+s1 9 su* a way1 z r$\nds mo/ to 8 own glory2 & at ! same "t1 !y1 :o are expectants !re(1 are n exempt$ f an obligation to p]=m ^? duties1 :i* ?is grace obliges !m to1 & :i* w be an evid5ce ( _! "r to !m4 ,& ,i _c b f>!r obs]ve1 t among o!r acceptations ( ! ^w1 especially z us$ by ! apo/le1 9 8 epi/le to ! ,hebrews1 9 *ap4 ix4 #ae-ah4 x signifies a ,te/am5t2 :i* ^w "s :o treat on ?is subject1 r *oose to make use (1 ?an to call x a cov5ant1 be+ w>rant$ s to d1 by ! s5se giv5 ( x 9 ?is scripture2 & _! reason = x is1 n only because1 z ! apo/le says1 x 0 confirm$ by ! dea? ( ! ,te/ator2#ia b because !y conclude1 t ?is m conduces to ! advanc+ ! grace ( ,god1 9 ?is disp5sation1 ?an to /yle x a cov5ant1 9 t s5se1 9 :i* ! ^w is commonly us$1 :5 appli$ to o!r matt]s3 b ,i w\ld r acquiesce 9 t m$ium1 betwixt bo? extremes1 :i* "s h giv5 into1 :o jo9 bo? ! ideas ( a cov5ant & a te/am5t toge!r#ib1 & /yle x1 9 "s respects1 a cov5ant1 &1 9 o!rs a te/am5t4 ,if x be call$ a cov5ant1 !y ab/ract f ! ideas !re(1 "s ?+s1 t are conta9$ 9 ! s5se ( ! ^w1 z appli$ to human contracts1 & add to x o!r ?+s1 conta9$ 9 a te/am5t2 su* z ! giv+ or bequea?+ c]ta9 legacies1 z an act ( fav\r1 to ^? :o are d5om9at$1 f !nce1 legatees1 int]e/$ 9 ^? gifts t are ?us dispos$ ( by ! w ( ! te/ator4 ,or if1 on ! o!r h&1 we call x a te/am5t x seems v agreeable1 to ?is disp5sation1 to jo9 ) x ! idea ( a cov5ant1 m especially z to :at conta9s ! conc]n ( ,*ri/ h]e91 z ! ,head !re(1 or ! ,p]son 9 :om all ! b5efits1 conta9$ 9 ?is te/am5t1 are fir/ repos$1 z !y are pur*as$ by 8 blood1 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 appli$ by 8 ,_s4 ,& ?is agrees v well ) ! subject-matt] ( ?is answ]1 9 :i* ! cov5ant is said to be made ) him1 & ) ! elect 9 him1 z well z ) :at is conta9$ 9 t answ] imm$iately foll[+1 9 :i* ! cov5ant ( grace is describ$ 9 su* a way1 z !y describe x1 :o say t x 0 made ) believ]s4 ,?is is necess>y to be premis$1 t we may n1 9 our explication ( ?is doctr9e1 advance any ?+ :i* is inconsi/5t ) its be+ a cov5ant ( grace3 &1 t we may f>!r consid] ?is matt]1 we %all proce$ to %ew1 ,,ii4 ,:at !re is 9 ! idea ( a cov5ant1 z we g5]ally und]/& ! ^w1 :5 appli$ to signify a contract betwe5 man & man4 ,9 ?is case1 !re are two p>ties1 "o ( :i* is said to /ipulate1 or ent] into a cov5ant ) ! o!r1 9 :i* he makes a proposal1 t he w conf] "s fav\rs on him1 ^u c]ta9 conditions1 provid$ he w oblige himself to fulfil !m2 & ! o!r p>ty complies ) ! proposal made1 &1 9 expectation ( ^? advantages1 cons5ts to fulfil ! conditions enjo9$1 & accord+ly is said to re-/ipulate2 z :5 a p]son engages ano!r to be 8 s]vant1 & to give him a rew>d = 8 s]vice2 & ! o!r cons5ts to s]ve him1 9 expectation ( ! wages :i* he engages to give him3 9 ?is case1 ea* p>ty is suppos$ to be possess$ ( some?+1 :i* ! o!r has no "r to1 b by virtue ( ?is contract made betwe5 !m3 ?us ! s]vant has no "r to ! rew>ds1 :i* 8 ma/] promises1 nor has ! ma/] any "r to 8 s]vice1 b by mutual cons5t4 ,ea* p>ty also proposes "s advantage to himself1 & !re=e1 :5 !y ent] into ?is agreem5t1 !y are suppos$1 9 "s respects1 to /& on a level ) ea* o!r4 ,no "o w ent] into a cov5ant ) ano!r1 = ! p]=m+ t :i* he _h an antec$5t "r to2 nor w any "o engage to p]=m any s]vice1 z a condition ( 8 receiv+ ^? b5efits1 :i* he _h a "r to1 )\t any su* condition enjo9$ on him4 ,moreov]1 :5 two p>ties are said to ent] into cov5ant ) "o ano!r1 !y are suppos$1 9 "s respects1 to /& 9 ne$ ( "s ?+s1 :i* !y _h be=e no "r to2 "o p>ty ne$s ! rew>d propos$2 ! o!r1 ! s]vice :i* he enjo9s1 z a condition ( 8 be/[+ x4 ,^! ?+s are g5]ally suppos$1 & conta9$ 9 contracts betwe5 man & man4 ,,iii4 ,:5 ,god is said to ent] into cov5ant ) man1 :at me?od soev] we take to expla9 ?is f$]al transaction1 we mu/ take he$ t we d n include 9 x any ?+ t is inconsi/5t ) 8 inf9ite sov]eignty1 or argues him to be dep5d5t on 8 creatures1 z ?\gh he _h n an antec$5t "r to _! ob$i5ce1 :i* he dem&s 9 ?is cov5ant1 or x 7 left to man's arbitr>y w :e!r he w\ld p]=m x or no4 ,?\gh m5 may be said to h "s ?+s 9 _! own p[]1 s t "o has a "r to t1 :i* ano!r has no "r to1 b by 8 own cons5t1 & are entirely left to _! lib]ty1 :i!r !y w consign ov] t "r1 :i* !y _h to x1 to ano!r1 :o c\ld n o!rwise lay claim to x2 yet ?is is by no means to be appli$ to man :5 consid]$ z hav+ to d ) ! great ,god4 ,! be/ ( creatures h no "r to any ?+1 sep>ate f 8 arbitr>y w2 & !re=e ?\gh /ipulation & re-/ipulation are prop] words1 :5 appli$ to a man's cov5ant1 !y ought n to be made use (1 :5 we expla9 ?is cov5ant betwe5 ,god & man4 ,,iv4 ,?\gh ! p>ties conc]n$ 9 ! cov5ant1 z expla9$ 9 ?is answ]1 to wit1 ,god ! ,fa!r1 & ,*ri/ ! ,head ( 8 elect1 are bo? div9e ,p]sons1 s t "o ( !m is n inf9itely bel[ ! o!r1 z man is bel[ ,god2 & !re=e x is m prop]ly call$ a cov5ant1 9 ?is respect1 ?an t :i* ,god is said to ent] into ) man1 7&1 if /ipulation & re-/ipulation is1 9 any respect1 applicable to ! div9e disp5sation1 x may be appli$ 9 ?is case37 nev]!less1 !re are "s ?+s1 :i* are impli$ 9 ! idea ( a cov5ant betwe5 man & man1 t _c1 consi/5tly ) ! glory ( ^! div9e ,p]sons1 be conta9$ 9 ?is f$]al transaction betwe5 !m2 p>ticul>ly1 z he t ent]s into cov5ant ) ano!r1 proposes "s advantage to himself h]eby3 ?us a ma/]1 :5 he /ipulates ) "o to be 8 s]vant1 is suppos$ z mu* to ne$ 8 s]vice1 z ! s]vant does ! wages t he promises to give him2 !re is a k9d ( mutual advantage aris+ f !nce3 b1 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 :e!r ,god be said to make x ) man1 or ) ,*ri/1 z ! ,head ( 8 elect1 ! advantage t arises f !nce is our's1 & n ,god's4 ,9 ?is respect1 :at 0 done by ,*ri/1 made no addition to ! ess5tial glory ( ,god1 or ! div9e bless$ness1 any m ?an man c be said1 9 t respect1 to be pr(itable to him3 ?us "s und]/& ^? words ( ! ,psalmi/1 z spok5 by our ,savi\r1 :5 he says1 ,my goodness ext5de? n to !e1 b to ! sa9ts :i* are 9 ! e>?1 ,psal4 xvi4 #b1 #c4 & ?is agrees v well ) "s o!r ?+s1 conta9$ 9 ! same ,psalm1 :i* are expressly1 9 o!r p>ts ( scripture1 appli$ to him2 &1 if s1 !n ! mean+ is1 t :atev] glory ,god ! ,fa!r design$ to demon/rate by ?is f$]al transaction ) 8 ,son2 yet he did n1 z m5 d1 by ent]+ into cov5ant ) "o ano!r1 propose to receive any addition ( glory f x1 z ?\gh he 7 really to be pr(it$ !reby4 ,aga91 :5 m5 ent] into cov5ant ) "o ano!r1 !y are suppos$ to h diff]5t wills1 & accord+ly !y might refuse to ent] into ^? engagem5ts1 :i* !y br+ !mselves "u1 z well z comply ) !m2 ! obligation1 on bo? sides1 is f\nd$ 9 mutual cons5t1 & t is suppos$ to be arbitr>y3 b1 :5 we consid] ! et]nal compact betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 we mu/ conclude1 t ?\gh !y be di/9ct z to _! p]sonality1 yet1 hav+ ! same ess5tial p]fections1 ! w ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 _c b be ! same4 ,!re=e :5 _m1 :o expla9 ?is doctr9e1 repres5t "o z propos+1 ! o!r z comply+1 ) ! proposal2 "o dem&+1 ! o!r expect+1 & ea* dep5d+ on mutual promises1 made by "o to ! o!r1 ?is1 x is true1 seems to be f\nd$ on "s scripture-expressions to ! same purpose1 :]e9 ! ,holy ,gho/ is pleas$ to condesc5d to make use ( su* modes ( speak+1 :i* are agreeable to ! nature ( human cov5ants1 z he does 9 v>i\s o!r in/ances2 nev]!less1 we mu/ n s f> /ra9 ! s5se ( words1 z to inf]1 f h5ce1 any ?+ t is inconsi/5t ) ! div9e glory ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t no act ( ob$i5ce c be p]=m$ by a div9e ,p]son1 9 ! same nature1 z !re _c be an act ( subjection 9 t nature1 :i* is prop]ly div9e2 & consequ5tly :5 we consid] ,*ri/1 9 ?is respect1 z ent]+ into cov5ant1 & engag+ to p]=m ^? conditions1 :i* 7 insi/$ on !re91 ^! are suppos$ to be p]=m$ by him1 z ,m$iator1 or ,god inc>nate1 9 8 human nature2 &1 9 ?is respect1 he is ! ,head ( ! cov5ant1 :i* is made ) him1 &1 9 him1 ) ! elect4 ,!re=e we mu/ suppose1 :5 we speak ( a cov5ant betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 t1 :atev] be ! w ( ! ,fa!r1 ! same is ! ,son's w2 & :atev] conditions ! ,son cons5t$ to p]=m1 z /ipulat$ 9 ?is cov5ant1 x 0 9 8 human nature t ! "w 0 to be done2 & !re=e x is well obs]v$1 9 "s foll[+ answ]s1 t he1 :o is ! ,head or ,m$iator ( ?is cov5ant1 is1 z x 0 absolutely necess>y = him to be1 bo? ,god & man1 9 "o ,p]son4 ,b ( ?is m h]eaft]4 ,v4 ,!re are sev]al expressions us$1 9 scripture1 t give u suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t !re 0 an et]nal transaction betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 relat+ to ! salvation ( 8 elect1 :i*1 if expla9$ agreeably to ! div9e p]fections1 & consi/5tly ) ! glory ( ea* ( ^! div9e ,p]sons1 is n only an und\bt$ tru?1 b a v important article ( fai?1 z x is ! f\ndation ( all ^? bless+s1 :i* are promis$1 & appli$ to u 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 9 :i* is all our salvation & our hope4 ,"h let x be consid]$1 t1 :5 we speak conc]n+ a cov5ant1 z pass+ betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 we und]/& !reby1 t !re 0 a mutual cons5t betwe5 !m bo?1 t ! "w ( our r$emption %\ld be br\ght ab\t 9 su* a way1 z x 01 by our ,savi\r1 :5 ?is et]nal agreem5t _h its accompli%m5t2 & accord+ly ! ,fa!r is said to h set him up1 z ! ,head ( 8 elect1 f ev]la/+1 ,prov4 viii4 #bc4 & orda9$1 t he %\ld execute ^? (fices1 :i* he 0 to p]=m1 z ,m$iator1 & receive t rev5ue ( glory1 t 0 ! result !re(2 & ! ,son1 z hav+ ! same div9e w1 c\ld n b cons5t to d ?is2 & ?is is call$1 8 et]nal und]tak+2 &1 bo? ^! toge!r1 are /yl$ ! et]nal cov5ant1 betwe5 ! ,fa!r & him4 ,= ! pro( ( ?is doctr9e1 we might ref] to ^? sev]al scriptures t speak ( our ,savi\r z call$1 & giv5 = a cov5ant ( ! p1 ,isa4 xlii4 #f4 & =e-orda9$1 #a ,pet4 i4 #bj4 to p]=m ! "w :i* he engag$ 91 9 ! behalf ( 8 elect2 & also consid] him z cons5t+ to d e ?+ = 8 p1 :i* he did 9 "t1 & to /& 9 e relation to !m1 t 0 subs]vi5t to _! r$emption & salvation1 :i* he c\ld n b d1 z hav+ ! same div9e w ) ! ,fa!r2 & )\t 8 cons5t1 x c\ld n prop]ly be said t !re 0 a cov5ant betwe5 !m4 ,we might also prove x f ^? sev]al scriptures1 t speak ( him1 z sanctifi$ & s5t into ! _w1 ,john x4 #cf4 to act z ,m$iator1 seal$ by ! ,fa!r1 ,john vi4 #bg4 & receiv+ a p[] to lay d[n 8 life1 & take x up aga91 ,john x4 #ah4 t s he might answ] ! great end ( our r$emption !reby2 & also1 f 8 be+ emp[]$ to execute ! (fices ( a ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+2 confirm$ 9 8 prie/ly (fice by ! oa?1 ,psal4 cx4 #d4 ,heb4 vii4 #ba4 ( ! ,fa!r1 s5t by him to execute 8 ,prophetical (fice to ^? :om he 0 to guide 9 ! way ( salvation2 &1 z ,god's ,k+1 set on 8 holy hill ( ,zion1 ,psal4 ii4 #f4 ,:5 we consid] all ^! ?+s done1 on ! ,fa!r's "p1 z antec$5t to ,*ri/'s act+ z ,m$iator1 &1 at ! same "t1 :5 we comp>e !m ) o!r scriptures1 t speak ( ! ,son1 z cons5t+ to d ! w ( ,god1 or comply+ ) 8 call1 will+ to be & d :atev] 0 necess>y1 to secure ! great ends design$ !reby2 :5 we consid] him1 z tak+ ! human nature into union ) ! div9e1 n )\t 8 own cons5t !reunto1 & z be>+ ! puni%m5t due to our s91 :i* x w\ld n h be5 j = ,god to h inflict$1 )\t 8 w or cons5t2 ,i say1 ?is mutual cons5t betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 t ^? ?+s %\ld be done :i* 7 subs]vi5t to ! r$emption & salvation ( ! elect1 :i* ! scripture is v express 9 giv+ an acc\nt (1 ^! are a suffici5t f\ndation = our ass]t+1 t !re 0 a cov5ant betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son relat+ !reunto4 ,b n[ we %all enquire1 m p>ticul>ly1 into ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 on :i* ?is doctr9e is f\nd$4 ,& "h we _c :olly pass ov] :at we read1 9 ,psal4 cxix4 #abb4 ,be surety = ?y s]vant = good2 & ,hezekiah's pray]1 9 ,isa4 xxxviii4 #ad4 ,i am oppress$2 und]take1 or be surety1 = me4 ,! ,hebrew words are ! same 9 bo? places1 & signifies1 n b>ely to conf] "s privileges on p]sons1 b to d ?is "u ! "* ( a surety2 & !re=e :5 ,david & ,hezekiah pray t !y may be deliv]$1 ei!r f _! enemies1 or _! afflictions1 by address+ !mselves to _! ,deliv]] "u ?is "*1 x mu/ be suppos$ t !y und]/& him1 z hav+ und]tak5 to be a ,surety = 8 p1 :i* is a "* t belongs only to ! ,son4 ,& s9ce x is s evid5t1 t 8 ,m$iatorial "w & "* 0 s well kn[n to ! ,old ,te/am5t *ur*1 z _! salvation 0 equally conc]n$ h]e9 ) ours2 &1 s9ce !y are (t5 repres5t$ z address+ !mselves to him by fai? & pray]1 x seems m ?an probable t he is s consid]$ 9 ^! texts1 :5 x is desir$ t he w\ld be surety = !m1 namely1 t z he 0 appo9t$ by ! ,fa!r1 & _h und]tak51 by 8 own cons5t1 to /& 9 t relation1 !y pray t !y might be made p>tak]s ( ! b5efits aris+ f !nce4 ,!re is also ano!r scripture1 9 :i* ! same ^w#ic is us$1 :i* seems to be appli$ to our ,savi\r1 viz4 9 ,j]4 xxx4 #ba4 ,_! nobles1 or1 z x ought to be r5d]$1 9 ! s+ul> numb]1 _! noble1 or magnific5t p]son1 %all be ( !mselves1 & _! gov]nor %all proce$ f ! mid/ ( !m2 & ,i w cause him to draw ne>1 & he %all approa* unto me2 = :o is ?is t engag$ 8 he>t to approa* to me1 sai? ! ,"l8 ,?is s5se ( ! text is v agreeable to sev]al o!r prophecies1 relat+ to ! ,messiah's be+ ( ! se$ ( ,israel2 & :5 x is said1 ,i w cause him to draw ne>1 & he %all approa* unto me1 x implies1 t he %\ld su/a9 ! "*1 & p]=m ! "w ( a surety1 9 ! behalf ( 8 p1 = t is ! prop] s5se ( ! ^w !re us$2 = :o is ?is t ha? engag$ 8 he>t unto me8 t is1 :o is !re1 among ! sons ( m51 t d>es engage 9 ?is "w1 or is qualifi$ = x8 ,or x may be und]/ood ) a note ( admiration2 t is1 h[ glori\s a p]son is ?is1 :o ha? engag$ 8 he>t1 or 7z x 0 det]m9$ t he %\ld7 has freely cons5t$ to approa* unto me1 t is1 9 s do+1 to act z a surety ) me = my p6 ,& t ?is is a m probable s5se ( ! text1 ?an to suppose t x is meant ei!r ( ,z]ubbabel1 or "s o!r gov]nor1 t %\ld be set ov] !m1 aft] ! captivity1 appe>s1 if we comp>e x ) v]4 #i4 9 :i* x is said1 ,!y %all s]ve ! ,"l _! ,god1 & ,david _! k+1 :i* c be meant ( none b ,*ri/1 inasmu* z ,david 0 dead2 & none t sat on 8 ?rone1 or desc5d$ f him1 c be call$ ,david 9 ?is place1 because div9e wor%ip is said to be p]=m$ to him1 :i* c\ld n be done )\t idolatry1 :i* no true s5se ( scripture c give c\nt5ance to2 & ?is is a "* giv5 ( our ,savi\r 9 o!r scriptures3 ?us1 9 ,ezek4 xxxiv4 #bd4 ,i w be _! ,god1 & my s]vant ,david a ,pr9ce among !m2 &1 9 ,hos4 iii4 #e4 ,!y %all seek ! ,"l _! ,god1 & ,david _! ,k+1 & fe> ! ,"l & 8 goodness 9 ! latt] day2 t is1 !y %all adh]e1 & give div9e wor%ip1 to ! ,messiah1 :om _! fa!rs reject$1 :5 !y are conv]t$1 9 ! latt] days4 ,n[ x is ?is ,david1 _! ,k+1 :o is said to h engag$ 8 he>t to approa* unto ,god2 & !n1 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+1 v]4 #bb4 ,god reveals himself1 z a cov5ant-,god1 to !m1 :i* is ! consequ5ce ( ,*ri/'s engag+ 8 he>t to approa* unto him3 ,ye %all be my p1 & ,i w be y\r ,god4 ,n[ ?is proves an et]nal transaction betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 9 t ! ,fa!r wills1 or det]m9es1 t he %all draw ne>1 or approa* to him1 z a surety1 & ! ,son cons5ts1 9 t he has engag$ 8 he>t to d x2 & all ?is ) a design t 8 cov5ant %\ld be e/abli%$1 & t he %\ld be a ,god to 8 p4 ,!re is ano!r scripture :i* proves t !re 0 a f$]al transaction betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 f sev]al expressions !re9 us$1 namely1 9 ,isa4 xlii4 #a1 #f4 :i* is1 beyond dispute1 spok5 conc]n+ our ,savi\r2 = x is appli$ to him 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ,matt4 xi4 #ah-ba4 ,h]e9 ,god ! ,fa!r calls him 8 ,s]vant1 z d5ot+ t x 0 8 w1 or 7to use t mode ( speak+1 :i* is g5]ally appli$ to cov5ants betwe5 man & man7 t he /ipulat$ ) him1 to p]=m ! "w :i* he engag$ 91 z ,m$iator1 to :i* he is said to be call$ 9 righte\sness2 &1 ) respect to 8 human nature1 9 :i* he p]=m$ x1 he is /yl$ ,god's elect1 z =e-orda9$ h]eunto1 & ! p]son 9 :om 8 s\l delighte?1 z he is glorifi$ by him 9 ! fai?ful dis*>ge !re(2 &1 t he might n fail !re91 ,god promises to hold 8 h&1 & keep him2 &1 z ! result ( 8 hav+ accompli%$ x1 to give him = a cov5ant ( ! p1 = a light ( ! ,g5tiles4 ,& else:]e1 9 ,isa4 xlix4 #h1 #i4 :i* also appe>s to be spok5 to ,*ri/1 n only f ! context1 b f ! ref]5ce to x 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 #b ,cor4 vi4 #b4 ,9 an acceptable "t h ,i he>d !e1 & 9 a day ( salvation h ,i help$ !e2 & ,i w pres]ve !e1 & give !e = a cov5ant ( ! p1 to e/abli% ! e>?1 to cause to inh]it ! desolate h]itages2 t ?\ maye/ say to ! prison]s1 ,g =?2 to !m t are 9 d>kness1 ,%ew y\rselves1 we h a pla9 intimation ( 8 be+ orda9$ by ! ,fa!r to p]=m t "w1 :i* he 0 engag$ 91 z ,m$iator2 & 8 be+ giv5 = a cov5ant ( ! p1 signifies 8 be+ s5t into ! _w1 9 pursuance ( a cov5ant1 9 :i* ! salvation ( 8 p 0 conta9$4 ,& !re is ano!r scripture1 9 :i* our ,savi\r1 speak+ to 8 disciples1 says1 9 ,luke xxii4 #bi4 ,i appo9t unto y a k+dom1 z my ,fa!r ha? appo9t$ me2#id or1 ,i conf] ! bless+s ( ?is k+dom ^u y1 9 a cov5ant way1 z my ,fa!r ha? appo9t$ me to d1 9 t et]nal cov5ant1 :i* pass$ betwe5 him & me4 ,aga91 !re are sev]al rew>ds1 :i* 7 promis$ to him1 z ! consequ5ce ( 8 dis*>g+ ! "w committ$ to him1 "s ( :i* respect$ t glory :i* belongs to 8 p]son1 z ,m$iator2 & o!rs1 m especially1 respect$ ! salvation ( 8 p1 & !re9 ! success ( 8 und]tak+3 ?us x is said1 9 ,isa4 liii4 #aj4 ,:5 ?\ %alt make 8 s\l an (f]+ = s91 he %all see 8 se$2 he %all prolong 8 days1 & ! pleasure ( ! ,"l %all prosp] 9 8 h&s2 toge!r ) sev]al o!r ?+s relat+ to ! ev5t1 & consequ5ce ( 8 p]=m+ ! "w he 0 engag$ 94 ,moreov]1 z he 0 call$ to ?is "w1 or1 z x 01 z we be=e expla9$ x1 ! result ( ! ,fa!r's w1 t he %\ld p]=m x2 s we h else:]e an acc\nt ( 8 own cons5t1 z imply+1 t x 0 ! result ( 8 own w1 z well z 8 ,fa!r's3 ?us x is said1 9 ,psal4 xl4 #f-h4 ,m9e e>s ha/ ?\ op5$1 or bor$3 allud+ to a cu/om us$ "u ! c]emonial law1 by :i* ! will+ s]vant 0 signifi$ to be oblig$1 by 8 own cons5t1 to s]ve 8 ma/] = ev]1 ,exod4 xxi4 #e1 #f4 ,?us ,god ! ,fa!r1 engag$ ,*ri/1 if ,i may s express x1 to p]=m ! "w ( a ,m$iator2 & !n we h an acc\nt ( 8 cons5t h]eunto1 :5 he says1 ,lo1 ,i come1 ,i delight to d ?y w1 ,o my ,god2 yea1 ?y law is )9 my he>t2 & ?is mutual cons5t is f>!r express$ 9 ,isa4 l4 #e4 ,! ,"l ,god ha? op5$ m9e e>1 & ,i 0 n rebelli\s2 nei!r turn$ away back4 ,& he is f>!r repres5t$1 z mak+ a dem&1 or insi/+ on ! accompli%m5t ( :at 0 /ipulat$ 9 ?is cov5ant2 & ?is he _h a w>rant to d f ! ,fa!r1 9 ,psal4 ii4 #h4 ,ask ( me1 & ,i %all give !e ! hea!n = ?9e inh]itance1 & ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>? = ?y possession4 ,^!1 & _m o!r scriptures ( ! l nature1 suffici5tly prove ?is doctr9e1 t !re 0 an et]nal cov5ant betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 relat+ to ! r$emption & salvation ( ! elect2 & ?is implies m ?an 8 be+ b>ely =e-orda9$ to p]=m ! "w he 0 engag$ 91 z he is said to h be51 #a ,pet4 i4 #b4 = t1 alone1 w\ld n h prov$ t !re 0 a f$]al transaction betwe5 ! ,fa!r & him2 s9ce x may be said ( any "o1 :o is engag$ 9 works ( an inf]ior nature1 t ,god1 :o call$ him to p]=m !m1 =e-orda9$ t he %\ld d s2 b :5 x is said1 conc]n+ our ,savi\r n only t he engag$ 9 ! "w ( our r$emption1 z ! result ( 8 ,fa!r's w1 b ( 8 own1 & s cons5t$ to d :atev] 0 incumb5t on him1 z ,m$iator1 ?is c]ta9ly argues t !re 0 an et]nal cov5ant betwe5 ! ,fa!r & him1 ) relation to ?is matt]1 s f> z we may be all[$ to reta9 any ( ^? ideas tak5 f human cov5ants1 :5 we speak ( any transaction betwe5 two div9e ,p]sons4 ,!re is b "o scripture m t ,i %all m5tion1 :i*1 ?\gh "s w n all[ t x relates to ?is matt]1 yet1 if we duly consid] ! scope & design !re(1 toge!r ) its connexion ) ! =ego+ words1 may probably appe> to be ( "s weight to confirm ?is doctr9e2 namely1 9 ,ze*4 vi4 #ac4 9 :i* x is said1 ,! c\nsel ( peace %all be betwe5 !m bo?4 ,"s1 inde$1 und]/& ^! words1 z ref]r+ to ,jo%ua & ,z]ubbabel1 & t !y signify _! mutual cons5t1 to promote ! peace & welf>e ( ! *ur*4 ,b ?is _c reasonably be conclud$ to be ! s5se ( ! text2 = ,z]ubbabel is n m5tion$ 9 ?is *apt]2 nor are !re any two p]sons spok5 ( !re91 t x c be appli$ to1 b ,jehovah & ! ,bran*1 t is1 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 :o are m5tion$ 9 ! =ego+ words2 ,*ri/1 :o is call$ ! ,bran*1 is said to build ! temple ( ! ,"l1 & to be a ,prie/ ^u 8 ?rone2 & ?is "w1 :i* he 0 engag$ 91 & ! royal dignity1 :i* he 0 advanc$ to1 are bo? ( !m said to be ! result ( a c\nsel1 or f$]al transaction1 t 0 betwe5 !m bo?4 ,if x be object$ to ?is1 t ?is c\nsel ( peace only respects ! h>mony t !re is betwe5 ,*ri/'s prie/ly & k+ly (fices1 z bo? ( !m h a ref]5ce to our salvation3 ?is _c well agree ) ! mean+ ( ! ^w c\nsel1 :i* implies 9 x a conf$]acy betwe5 two p]sons1 & n ! t5d5cy ( two (fices1 execut$ to br+ ab\t ! same end4 ,&1 if x be f>!r object$1 t ! grammatical con/ruction ( ! words d n fav\r ! s5se :i* we give ( !m1 inasmu* z !y conta9 an acc\nt ( some?+ t 0 future1 & n f all et]nity4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t x is n1 9 ! lea/1 disagreeable to ! s5se ( ! words1 & o!r phrases ( ! l import1 us$ 9 scripture1 to und]/& !m 9 ! s5se be=e-m5tion$1 s9ce x is no uncommon ?+1 9 scripture1 = t to be said to be1 t appe>s to be3 ?us x is said1 ,let all ! h\se ( ,israel "k assur$ly1 t ,god ha? made t same ,jesus1 :om ye h crucifi$1 bo? ,"l & ,*ri/1 ,acts ii4 #cf4 t is1 he ha?1 by 8 rais+ him f ! dead1 demon/rat$ him to be bo? ,"l & ,*ri/1 :i*1 9 reality1 he 0 f all et]nity2 s1 9 ?is text1 :5 x is said1 t ! c\nsel ( peace %all be betwe5 !m bo?1 x signifies1 t ,*ri/'s build+ ! temple1 & be>+ ! glory1 & sitt+ z a ,prie/ ^u 8 ?rone1 is a pla9 evid5ce1 or demon/ration1 t !re 0 a c\nsel or cov5ant1 betwe5 ! ,fa!r & him1 f all et]nity1 relat+ to ! peace & welf>e ( 8 p1 :o are ! spiritual h\se t he builds1 & ! subjects :om he gov]ns1 def5ds1 & saves4 ,?us conc]n+ ! f$]al transaction t 0 betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son2 &1 s9ce ?is is call$1 9 ?is answ]1 ,! cov5ant ( grace1 x may be necess>y = u to enquire1 ,,vi4 ,:e!r ?is be a di/9ct cov5ant f t :i* ,god is said to ent] into1 or make ) man4 ,?is cov5ant is said1 inde$1 to be made ) ,*ri/1 z ! head ( 8 elect3 b x may be enquir$1 :e!r !re be n also ano!r cov5ant1 :i* is g5]ally /yl$ ! cov5ant ( grace1 t is made ) ! elect1 z p>ties conc]n$ !re94 ,e "o1 t is conv]sant 9 ! writ+s ( ^? :o treat on ?is subject1 w obs]ve1 t div9es (t5 di/+ui% betwe5 ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 & t ( grace2 ! =m] !y suppose to be made ) ,*ri/1 9 ! behalf ( 8 elect2 ! latt]1 to be made ) !m1 9 :i* all spiritual bless+s are promis$1 & appli$ to !m1 :i* are f\nd$ on ,*ri/'s m$iation2 & accord+ly !y say1 ! cov5ant ( r$emption 0 made ) ,*ri/ m imm$iately = himself2 :]eas ! cov5ant ( grace is made ) believ]s = ,*ri/'s sake1 9 :i* respect !y suppose t ^! are two di/9ct cov5ants1 & expla9 !mselves ?us4 #a4 ,9 ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 made ) ,*ri/1 !re 7 sev]al promises giv51 :i* m imm$iately respect$ himself2 & ^! relat$1 "s ( !m1 to ^? supports & enc\ragem5ts t he %\ld receive f ! ,fa!r1 :i* 7 necess>y1 9 ord] to 8 be+ c>ri$ ?r\gh ! suff]+s he 0 to und]go1 viz4 t ,god w\ld hold 8 h&1 t he %\ld n fail1 or be disc\rag$1 ,isa4 xxiv4 #d4 & o!rs respect$ t ,m$iatorial glory1 :i* %\ld be conf]r$ ^u him1 :5 8 suff]+s 7 f9i%$2 z x is said1 ,ought n ,*ri/ to h suff]$1 & to ent] into 8 glory8 ,luke xxiv4 #bf4 & t he %\ld h a "n giv5 him above e "n1 ,phil4 ii4 #i4 & _m o!r promises to ! l purpose4 ,&1 besides ^!1 !re 7 o!r promises made to him1 respect+ 8 elect2 z t he %\ld h a se$ to s]ve him1 ,psal4 xxii1 #cj4 & t he %\ld see ( ! travail ( 8 s\l1 & be satisfi$2 & t ,god w\ld divide him a portion ) ! great1 & he %\ld divide ! spoil ) ! /rong1 ,isa4 liii4 #aa1 #ab4 or t 8 difficult und]tak+ %\ld be att5d$ ) its desir$ success1 t s x might n be said t he di$ 9 va94 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* !y suppose to be di/9ct f t ( r$emption1 ,god promise? =giv5ess ( s9s1 & et]nal life1 ?r\gh ,*ri/2 or t t %\ld be re/or$ to u by him1 :i* we lo/ by our fall 9 ,adam1 ) great advantage2 & t all ! bless+s1 :i* we /& 9 ne$ (1 = ! beg9n+1 c>ry+ on1 & complet+ ! "w ( grace 9 u1 & ! mak+ u meet to be p>tak]s ( ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light1 %\ld be freely giv5 u4 ,n[1 z ^! promises are made to ! elect1 ! cov5ant1 9 :i* !y are conta9$1 is call$1 ,! cov5ant ( grace1 & s di/+ui%$ f ! cov5ant ( r$emption4 #b4 ,9 ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 z !y f>!r expla9 x1 ! elect1 on ^: acc\nt x 0 made1 7 consid]$1 z to be r$eem$ by ,*ri/3 ,b1 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 !y are to be consid]$ z r$eem$ by him2 !re=e ! cov5ant ( r$emption is antec$5t1 or subs]vi5t1 to ! cov5ant ( grace4 #c4 ,!y f>!r suppose1 t ! conditions ( ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 on :i* ! promises made !re9 7 f\nd$1 are :at ,*ri/ did & suff]$ 9 8 own ,p]son2 :]eas fai?1 wr\ght 9 u1 is g5]ally /yl$ by !m1 a condition ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & z su* x is v>i\sly expla9$1 z we %all h occasion to obs]ve1 "u ! next answ]1 9 :i* fai? is said to be requir$1 z ! condition to int]e/ believ]s !re92 9 ?is respect1 among o!rs1 ! cov5ant ( r$emption is (t5times expla9$1 z a di/9ct cov5ant f t ( grace4 ,i confess1 ,i am n desir\s to (f5d aga9/ ! g5]ation ( ^? :o h insi/$ on ?is subject1 9 su* a way1 z t !y h n advanc$ any doctr9e d]ogatory to ! div9e p]fections1 or subv]sive ( ! grace ( ,god1 display$ 9 ?is cov5ant2 & !re=e ,i am incl9$ to ?9k1 z "s h done1 t ?is controv]sy may be compromis$2 or1 if we duly weigh ^? di/9ctions t are necess>y to be consid]$1 x w appe> to be little m ?an :at consi/s 9 diff]5t modes ( explication1 us$ by ^?1 :o1 9 ! ma91 int5d ! same ?+4 ,i %all !re=e humbly (f] my ?\ghts1 ab\t ?is matt]1 9 ! f\r foll[+ heads4 7#a47 ,x is to be all[$1 on all h&s1 t ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 z "s /yle x1 is a cov5ant ( ! highe/ grace1 s f> z x respects ! advantages t ! elect are to receive f x2 = x is a wond]ful in/ance ( grace1 t !re %\ld be an et]nal transaction betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 relat+ to _! salvation1 & t h]e9 he %\ld promise to ,*ri/1 t1 z ! rew>d ( 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+s1 he w\ld give grace & glory to !m1 z x is all[$ by all1 :o h j notions1 ei!r ( ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 or t ( grace1 t he did h]e94 7#b47 ,x mu/ be f>!r all[$1 on bo? sides1 :e!r x be suppos$ t ! cov5ant ( grace1 & ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 are di/9ct cov5ants1 or n1 t salvation1 & all ! bless+s1 :i* we g5]ally call privileges ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 h _! fir/ f\ndation 9 ?is transaction1 betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son2 s t if !re _h n be5 su* a cov5ant1 :i* "s call a cov5ant ( r$emption1 we c\ld h _h no promise ( ^! privileges made 9 ! cov5ant ( grace4 7#c47 ,z !re is no?+ promis$1 or giv51 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 b :at is pur*as$ & appli$ by ,*ri/1 s !re is no?+ promis$ to ,*ri/1 9 ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 z "s /yle x1 b :at1 "s way or o!r1 respects ! advantage ( 8 p3 ?us :atev] 0 /ipulat$ betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 9 t cov5ant1 0 ) a peculi> reg>d to _! salvation4 ,did ,*ri/1 z _! surety1 promise to pay t debt1 :i* 0 due f !m1 to ! ju/ice ( ,god8 ?is mu/ be consid]$1 z r$\nd+ to _! advantage4 ,&1 0 !re a promise giv5 him1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 t ,god w\ld hold 8 h&1 t he %\ld n fail1 or be disc\rag$1 till he _h f9i%$ ! "w t he came ab\t8 ?is mu/ also be suppos$ to r$\nd to our advantage z h]eby our salvation is secur$1 :i* x c\ld n h be51 _h he sunk "u ! weight ( t wra?1 :i* he bore4 ,&1 0 !re a promise giv5 him1 t he %\ld1 aft] 8 suff]+s1 ent] into 8 glory8 ?is also r$\nds to ! advantage ( ! elect2 = x n only consi/s 9 8 be+ fre$ f 8 suff]+s1 & hav+ "s p]sonal glories put ^u him1 b 9 8 go+ ?i!r to prep>e a place = !m1 & ) ?is design1 t !y %\ld be br\ght !re to behold 8 glory2 & ?is is also consid]$1 z a pl$ge & e>ne/ ( _! future happ9ess1 to :om he says1 ,because ,i live1 ye %all live also1 ,john xiv4 #ai4 7#d47 ,:5 we consid] ?is cov5ant1 z made ) ,*ri/1 :e!r we call x ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 or ( grace1 /ill we mu/ look ^u x z made ) him1 z ! ,head & ,repres5tative ( 8 elect1 & consequ5tly x 0 made ) !m1 z is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 z 8 se$2 !re=e if ! "q be only ?is1 :e!r x be m or less prop] to call ?is two cov5ants1 or "o1 ,i w n cont5d ) !m1 :o 9 compliance ) ! common mode ( speak+1 ass]t1 t !y are two di/9ct cov5ants3 b yet ,i w\ld r *oose to call !m two great bran*es ( ! same cov5ant2 "o :]e( respects :at ,*ri/ 0 to d & suff]1 & ! glory t he 0 to be aft]w>ds possess$ (2 ! o!r m imm$iately respects t salvation1 :i* 0 to be treasur$ up 9 & appli$ by him to ! elect2 & !re=e ,i _c b ?9k1 t :at is conta9$ 9 ?is answ]1 t ! cov5ant ( grace 0 made ) ,*ri/1 z ! ,head1 &1 9 him1 ) ! elect1 z 8 se$1 is a v unexceptionable explication ( ?is doctr9e4 ,,vii4 ,s9ce we frequ5tly read1 9 scripture1 ( ,god's ent]+ into cov5ant ) man1 & man ) him1 ?is is next to be expla9$1 9 su* a way1 z is consi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections1 &1 9 ord] h]eto1 we h1 9 our entrance on ?is subject1 enquir$#ie into ! grammatical s5se ( ! ^w cov5ant1 & ! common acceptation !re( 9 scripture1 :5 appli$ to any transaction betwe5 ,god & man1 & h %ewn1 t1 h[ev]1 !re may be /ipulation & re-/ipulation1 & !reby a pass+ ov] ( mutual rights1 f "o p>ty conc]n$ to ! o!r1 9 cov5ants betwe5 man & man2 yet t ?is _c1 consi/5tly ) ! glory ( ,god1 & t inf9ite di/ance :i* !re is betwe5 him & ! creature1 be appli$ to ! cov5ant ( grace1 & h produc$ "s scriptures to prove1 t ! ma9 ?+ to be consid]$ !re91 is ,god's promis+ ! bless+s t accompany salvation to 8 p4 ,o!r scriptures might h be5 ref]r$ to1 to ! same purpose1 9 :i*1 :5 ,god is said to make a cov5ant ) 8 p1 we read ( no?+ b promises ( temporal1 or spiritual privileges1 :i* he w\ld conf] on !m3 ?us1 :5 he made a cov5ant ) ,abraham1 he says1 ,unto ?y se$ h ,i giv5 ?is l&1 f ! riv] ( ,egypt1 unto ! great riv]1 ! riv] ,euphrates1 ,g54 xv4 #ah4 & else:]e he says1 ,?is %all be ! cov5ant t ,i w make ) ! h\se ( ,israel1 ,i w put my law 9 _! inw>d p>ts1#if & write x 9 _! he>ts1 & w be _! ,god1 & !y %all be my p4 ,!y %all all "k me1 f ! lea/ to ! greate/ ( !m2 = ,i w =give _! iniquity1 & ,i w rememb] _! s9 no m1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #cc1 #cd4 ,we might also consid] ! description h]e(1 z x is call$1 ,a cov5ant ( promise1 ,eph4 ii4 #ab4 & !y1 :o are int]e/$ h]e91 z call$1 ,! *ildr5 ( promise1 ,gal4 iv4 #bh4 ,nev]!less1 ,god has orda9$1 t1 pursuant to ?is me?od ( apply+ ! promises ( ?is cov5ant1 none %\ld h gr\nd to expect to be made p>tak]s !re(1 b 9 su* a way1 z t5ds to set =? 8 inf9ite sov]eignty1 & unali5able "r to ob$i5ce f 8 creatures1 :i* !y are b\nd to p]=m1 n only z subjects1 "u a natural obligation to obey ! div9e law1 b z ^? :o are laid "u a sup]-add$ engagem5t !reunto1 by ! grace ( ! cov5ant4 ,?is w prep>e ! way = :at may be f>!r said1 9 ord] to our und]/&+ ! mean+ ( ^? scriptures1 t speak ( ,god's ent]+ into a cov5ant ) man1 & man ) him4 ,!re=e let x be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t :5 ,god ent]$ into a cov5ant ) ,*ri/1 z ! ,head ( 8 elect1 ?is includ$ 8 ent]+ into cov5ant ) !m2 z x is express$ 9 ?is answ]2 s t !y h _! respective conc]n !re9 9 all ?+s1 except+ :at relates to 8 "*1 z ,m$iator1 ,r$eem]1 ,surety1 & ^? peculi> bran*es ( ?is cov5ant1 :i*1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 belong only to himself1 :i* "s call ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 z di/9ct f ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,f h5ce x may be obs]v$1 )\t any /ra9 on ! s5se ( words1 t ! same cov5ant t 0 made ) him1 0 9 t peculi> bran* !re( t respect$ ! elect1 or ! privileges t !y 7 to receive f him1 made ) !m4 ,?is is v agreeable to1 & t5ds to expla9 t peculi> mode ( speak+1 (t5 us$ by ! apo/le ,paul1 conc]n+ believ]s be+ crucifi$ ) ,*ri/1 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 dead1 ,rom4 vi4 #h4 buri$1 v]4 #d4 quick5$ or ris51 ,col4 ii4 #ab4 comp>$ ) *ap4 iii4 #a4 & made to sit toge!r 9 heav5ly places 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,eph4 ii4 #f1 z d5ot+ _! be+ made p>tak]s1 z 8 memb]s1 ( ! b5efits aris+ f ,*ri/'s suff]+s & glory1 z really z ?\gh !y _h suff]$1 & 7 n[ actually glorifi$ ) him4 #b4 ,s9ce ! cov5ant ( grace is sometimes call$ a cov5ant ( promise1 = ! reasons be=e-m5tion$1 we may easily und]/& h]eby1 t ,god's ent]+ into cov5ant ) 8 p1 signifies 8 giv+1 or mak+ kn[n to !m1 ^? great & preci\s promises1 t are conta9$ !re91 :i* h a m imm$iate ref]5ce to _! salvation2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 8 keep+ cov5ant ) !m1 implies1 8 be/[+ on !m ! bless+s promis$ 9 x1 :i* is o!rwise call$ 8 rememb]+ 8 holy cov5ant1 ,luke i4 #gb4 or 8 p]=m+ ! tru? to ,jacob1 & ! m]cy to ,abraham1 :i* he _h sworn unto !m f ! days ( old1 ,micah4 vii4 #bj4 & x is sometimes call$ 8 %ew+ !m 8 cov5ant1 ,psal4 xxv4 #ad4 n b>ely 9 a way ( revelation1 b special application ( ! bless+s conta9$ !re91 & 8 br++ !m into ! bond ( ! cov5ant1 ,ezek4 xx4 #cg4 t is1 engag+ or oblig+ !m to ob$i5ce1 f ! con/ra9ts ( 8 love & grace1 manife/$ 9 ! promises ( ?is cov5ant2 s t n[ !y are d\bly b\nd to be 81 n only z he is _! ,creator & ,sov]eign1 b z he has made !m1 by ?is f$]al transaction1 ! peculi> objects ( 8 fav\r & grace4 #c4 ,:5 ,god is pleas$1 z he (t5 does1 to annex to ?is cov5ant a dem& ( fai?1 rep5tance1 or any o!r graces1 to be ex]cis$ by ^?1 :o may claim an int]e/ 9 ! bless+s !re(1 ?is is agreeable to t idea1 :i*1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 is conta9$ 9 ?is cov5ant1 by :i* x is d5om9at$ an e/abli%m5t1 or div9e appo9tm5t1 or1 z x is sometimes call$1 a /atute1 ,numb4 xviii4 #ai4 ,psal4 l4 #af4 & ?is respects ! connexion ( ^? graces ) salvation1 & _! indisp5sible obligation !reto1 :o hope to atta9 x4 ,b ?is is r a consequ5ce ( ,god's ent]+ into cov5ant ) !m1 ?an an antec$5t condition1 /ipulat$ by him1 :i* w\ld inf] a k9d ( susp5se 9 him1 :e!r he %\ld fulfil 8 promise or no1 till ! conditions 7 p]=m$4 ,?is is ! pr9cipal ?+ we militate aga9/1 :5 we except aga9/ ! use ( ! ^w /ipulation1 ) relation h]eunto2 :]eas1 if no?+ else 7 int5d$ by ?is ^w1 b ! necess>y connexion1 :i* ,god has orda9$1 t !re %\ld be betwe5 ! bless+s promis$1 & ! grace dem&$ 9 ?is cov5ant1 z "s1 :o use ! ^w1 und]/& no?+ else by x2 ,i w\ld n cont5d ab\t p]sons us+1 or lay+ aside an improp]1 &1 ,i ?9k1 ,i may say1 unscriptural mode ( speak+4 ,?us conc]n+ ! mean+ ( ,god's ent]+ into cov5ant ) man4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to ! latt] bran* ( ?is head1 namely1 :at we are to und]/& by ^? scriptures t speak ( man's ent]+ into cov5ant ) ,god3 su* a mode ( speak+ we h1 :5 ,moses says to ! p1 ,ye /& ?is day all ( y be=e ! ,"l y\r ,god1 t ?\ %\lde/ ent] into cov5ant ) ! ,"l ?y ,god1 & into 8 oa?1 :i* ! ,"l ?y ,god make? ) !e ?is day1 ,deut4 xxix4 #aj-ab4 & x is said else:]e1 ,! p ent]$ into a cov5ant to seek ! ,"l ,god ( _! fa!rs1 ) all _! he>ts1 & ) all _! s\l1 #b ,*ron4 xv4 #ab4 & t1 ,josiah made a cov5ant be=e ! ,"l1 to walk aft] ! ,"l1 & to keep 8 comm&m5ts1 & 8 te/imonies1 & 8 /atutes ) all _! he>t1 & ) all _! s\l1 to p]=m ! words ( ?is cov5ant1 t 7 writt5 9 ?is book1 & all ! p /ood to ! cov5ant1 #b ,k+s xxiii4 #c4 ,?is is a mo/ solemn transaction1 & includes 9 x ! v ess5tials ( practical religion2 !re=e x is necess>y = u to enquire1 :at we are to und]/& !reby2 &1 s9ce scripture is ! be/ int]pret] ( itself1 & p>allel texts give light to ea* o!r1 we may obs]ve :at is said else:]e1 ^u ! l occasion1 :]e ,god speaks ( "s t *use ! ?+s t please him1 love ! "n ( ! ,"l1 & to be 8 s]vants1 & take hold ( 8 cov5ant1 ,isa4 lvi4 #d1 #f4 s t to ent] into cov5ant1 is to take hold ( ,god's cov5ant2 to embrace ! bless+s promis$ !re91 z ! apo/le speaks ( ^? :o di$ 9 fai?1 n hav+ receiv$ ! promises1 or ! bless+s promis$1 b hav+ se5 !m af> (f1 & 7 p]suad$ ( !m1 & embrac$ !m1 ,heb4 xi4 #ac4 ,aga91 z we receive ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant by fai?1 s to ent] into cov5ant ) ,god implies1 a pr(ess$ d$ication ( ourselves to a cov5ant-,god1 ) a due s5se ( our obligation to yield t ob$i5ce1 :i* we are engag$ to !reby1 or a decl>ation t we pret5d n to lay claim to ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant1 )\t be+ enabl$1 by 8 grace to comply ) ! dem&s !re(2 & ?is is sometimes express$1 by swe>+ to ! ,"l1 z x is said1 ,unto me e knee %all b[1 & e tongue %all swe>1 ,isa4 xlv4 #bc4 ,z ,god1 :5 he ent]s into a cov5ant ) man1 is sometimes said to swe> to him1 or to confirm 8 promise by 8 oa?1 ^u :i* acc\nt ! cov5ant ( grace is sometimes call$ 8 oa?1 z 9 "o ( ! scriptures be=e-m5tion$1 & o!rs t might h be5 ref]r$ to1 ,luke i4 #gb1 #gc4 s1 on ! o!r h&1 our ent]+ into cov5ant ) him1 is our swe>+ fealty1 z subjects d to _! pr9ces1 :]eby !y own !m to be _! rightful gov]nors1 & !mselves "u an obligation to s]ve !m4 ,?is is f>!r expla9$1 9 t solemn transaction t pass$ betwe5 ,god & 8 p1 9 ! close ( ! m9i/ry & life ( ,moses1 ,deut4 xxvi4 #ag1 #ah4 by :i* we may und]/& :at is meant1 9 o!r places1 by ,god's ent]+ into cov5ant ) !m2 ?is is express$ by 8 av\*+ !m to be 8 peculi> p1 z he _h promis$ !m1 & t !y %\ld keep all 8 comm&m5ts2 q4 d4 he conf]r$ ?is privilege ^u !m ) t view1 t !y might reckon !mselves "u ! highe/ obligation to be ob$i5t to him2 & !n we h an explication ( man's ent]+ into cov5ant ) ,god1 :5 x is said1 ,?\ ha/ av\*$ ! ,"l ?is day to be ?y ,god1 t is1 ?\ ha/ publicly decl>$1 t ?\ art will+ to be subject to him1 z ?y cov5ant-,god1 & express$ a ready incl9ation1 pursuant h]eunto1 to walk 9 8 ways1 & keep 8 /atutes1 & 8 comm&m5ts1 & 8 judgm5ts1 & to he>k5 unto 8 voice3 ?is is su* an ent]+ into cov5ant1 z is incumb5t on all :o expect ! bless+ !re(2 &1 if any "o int5ds no?+ m ?an ?is by re/ipulation1 :5 he uses ! ^w 9 expla9+ ?is doctr9e1 ,i w n cont5d ) him2 b1 s9ce x is to use a ^w )\t its prop] ideas1 :i* o!rs annex to x1 ,i humbly conceive ?is doctr9e may be bett] expla9$ )\t x4 ,footnote #hi3 4 ,footnote #ij3 4 ,footnote #ia3 ,r1 8ratifi$ ov] a dead body10 an anci5t mode ( cov5ant+4 ,footnote #ib3 ,^! /yle x1 ,te/am5to ,fo$us1 or ,fo$us ,te/am5t>ium1 or ,te/am5tum ,fo$]ale4 ,footnote #ic3 ,! ,hebrew ^w 9 ?is1 & ! two o!r scriptures above m5tion$1 is :i* signifies1 ,9 fidem suam recip]e2 spond]e pro aliquo2 & x is us$ 9 sev]al o!r scriptures1 9 ! same s5se1 = a p]son's und]tak+ to be a surety = ano!r4 ,see ,g54 xliii4 #f4 *ap4 xliv4 #cb4 ,prov4 xi4 #ae4 ,job xvii4 #c4 #b ,k+s xviii4 #cb4 & else:]e4 ,footnote #id3 1 4 ,footnote #ie3 ,see ,page #afh4 ante4 ,footnote #if3 ,we are n to suppose t !y %all n tea* e man1 c4 is design$ to exclude all public & private1 m9i/]ial1 family1 & social in/ruction2 = ?is is f\nd$ on ! law ( nature1 & is en=c$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t in/itution ( a gospel-m9i/ry to cont9ue to ! consummation ( all ?+s1 7,mat?4 xxviii4 #bj4 & ,eph4 iv4 #aa1 #ab1 #ac47 & 9 ! obligation t x has laid ^u ,*ri/ian p>5ts to br+ up _! *ildr5 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,"l2 7,eph4 vi4 #d47 z also 9 ! directions t are giv5 9 ?is v epi/le1 *ap4 iii4 #ac4 & x4 #bd1 #be4 to private ,*ri/ians1 to exhort "o ano!r daily1 c4 ,?is passage !re=e mu/ be tak51 ei!r 9 a comp>ative s5se1 z su* expressions (t5 are3 7,see ,isa4 xliii4 #ah4 ,j]4 xxiii4 #ah4 & ,mat4 ix4 #ac7 ,or else ) ref]5ce to t mann] ( tea*+ :i* 0 us$1 & re/$ 9 "u ! obscurities ( ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation1 & ! corrupt int]pretations ( ! ,jewi% doctors2 or bo? may be includ$4 ,guyse4 ,que/4 ,,xxxii4 ,,que/4 ,,xxxii4 ,h[ is ! grace ( ,god manife/$ 9 ! second cov5ant8 ,,answ4 ,! grace ( ,god is manife/$ 9 ! second cov5ant 9 t he freely provide?1 & (f]e? to s9n]s a ,m$iator1 & life & salvation by him2 & requir+ fai? z ! condition to int]e/ !m 9 him1 promise? & give? 8 ,holy ,_s to all 8 elect1 to "w 9 !m t fai?1 ) all o!r sav+ graces1 & to enable !m unto all holy ob$i5ce1 z ! evid5ce ( ! tru? ( _! fai? & ?ankfulness to ,god1 & z ! way :i* he ha? appo9t$ to salvation4 ,s9ce ! cov5ant1 :i* we h begun to consid]1 is call$ ! cov5ant ( grace1 x is necess>y = u to %ew 9 :at respects ! grace ( ,god is manife/$ !re92 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 we may obs]ve1 ,i4 ,t life & salvation1 :i* are v compreh5sive bless+s1 conta9+ all t s9ful creatures /& 9 ne$ (1 are promis$ h]e94 ,h]eby ! grace ( ,god is m em95tly illu/rat$ ?an x 0 9 ! fir/ cov5ant2 9 :i* ?\gh life 0 promis$1 yet !re 0 no promise ( salvation1 or ( ! recov]y ( a =feit$ life4 ,?is is only br\ght to light by ! gospel1 :i* conta9s a glori\s discov]y ( ! grace ( ?is cov5ant3 ! bless+s promis$ !re91 are1 grace "h1 & glory h]eaft]2 all :i* are conta9$ 9 t promise1 ,i w be a ,god to !e1 t is1 ,i w deal ) !e 9 su* a way1 z t all my div9e p]fections %all contribute to ?y happ9ess4 ,& sometimes :5 ,god reveals himself z a cov5ant-,god1 he promises1 z he did to ,abraham1 t he w be _! %ield1 & _! exce$+ great rew>d1 ,g54 xv4 #a4 ,& !re are o!r promises respect+ ! =giv5ess ( s92 z :5 ,god says1 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am he t blotte? out ?y transgressions1 = m9e own sake1 & w n rememb] ?y s9s1 ,isa4 xliii4 #be4 &1 t we may consid] ?is 9 its utmo/ ext5t1 ! apo/le says z mu* z c be express$ 9 words1 :i* is ! consequ5ce ( ,god's be+ a cov5ant-,god to 8 p1 :5 he tells !m1 ,all ?+s are y\rs1 :e!r ,paul1 or ,apollos1 or ,cephas1 or ! _w1 or life1 or dea?1 or ?+s pres5t1 or ?+s to come2 all are y\rs1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #bb4 ,,ii4 ,man c\ld n h be5 made p>tak] ( ^! invaluable bless+s conta9$ 9 ?is cov5ant1 )\t ! int]position ( a ,m$iator2 = he no soon] rebell$ aga9/ ,god1 b he 0 sep>at$ f 8 pres5ce & depriv$ ( all ^? bless+s1 :i* he might o!rwise h expect$2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 ! hol9ess & ju/ice ( ,god oblig$ him to te/ify 8 displeasure aga9/ him1 :]eby he 0 utt]ly exclud$ f all hope ( obta9+ any bless+s f him3 ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature r5d]$ x necess>y t a satisfaction = s9 committ$1 %\ld be insi/$ on2 & ?is c\ld n be giv5 by man 9 8 own p]son1 nor c\ld he reasonably expect t ,god %\ld receive him into fav\r )\t x1 z hav+ r5d]$ himself guilty 9 8 sight1 & s liable to condemnation4 ,!re=e1 s9ce he c\ld d no?+ t _h any t5d5cy to repair ! injuries :i* he _h (f]$ to ! div9e ju/ice1 if ev] he h access to ,god1 & acceptance 9 8 sight1 x mu/ be 9 & ?r\gh a ,m$iator2 :i* leads u to consid] :at we are to und]/&1 by a m$iator1 & :at 0 to be done by him1 9 ord] to ! procur+ ?is fav\r4 ,a m$iator1 9 g5]al1 is "o :o int]poses betwe5 two p>ties t are at v>iance1 9 ord] to make peace2 & ?is he does1 ei!r by endeav\r+ to p]suade ! p>ty (f5d$ to lay aside 8 res5tm5t1 & =give ! injury1 :i* is a less prop] s5se ( ! ^w2 or else by mak+ an ov]ture ( satisfaction1 z an inducem5t h]eunto4 ,9 ! =m] s5se x w\ld h be5 an affront to ! div9e ,maje/y1 & an injury to 8 ju/ice1 = any "o to desire t ,god %\ld be reconcil$1 )\t a satisfaction giv52 9 ! latt]1 we are to und]/& ! ^w ,m$iator1 :5 appli$ to ,*ri/1 9 ?is answ]4 ,he is n !re=e h]e9 to be consid]$ b>ely z a ,m$iator ( int]cession1 z plead+ t ,god w\ld remit ! debt1 out ( 8 m]e sov]eignty or grace2 b z a ,m$iator ( satisfaction1 or a ,surety1 ent]+ into an obligation to answ] all ! dem&s ( ju/ice4 ,9 ?is respect1 he is ! ,m$iator ( ! cov5ant2 :]eas1 :5 he is s5t1 by ,god1 to reveal1 or make kn[n ! bless+s !re( to man1 he is /yl$1 ,! ,mess5g] ( ! cov5ant1 ,mal4 iii4 #a4 ,x 0 possible = a m]e creature to p]=m ! "w ( a m$iator1 9 ?is l[]1 & less prop] s5se ( ! ^w2 or1 provid$ satisfaction 7 giv5 to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 to int]c$e ) him = ! s9n]1 or intreat him to turn away f ! fi]c5ess ( 8 wra?1 :i* s9 des]v$1 9 :i* s5se ,moses is /yl$ a m$iator1 & 9 no o!r#ig2 s "s und]/& t text1 z spok5 ( him1 :5 ! apo/le says1 ,gal4 iii4 #ai4 ( ! law1 t x 0 orda9$ by angels1 9 ! h& ( a m$iator#ih2 &1 agreeably h]eunto1 ,moses says1 ,i /ood betwe5 ! ,"l & y at t "t1 to %ew y ! ^w ( ! ,"l2 =1 y 7 afraid1 by reason ( ! fire1 ,deut4 v4 #e4 & else:]e1 aft] ,israel _h s9n$1 9 wor%ipp+ ! gold5 calf1 he says1 ,y h s9n$ a great s91 & n[ ,i w g up unto ! ,"l3 p]adv5ture1 ,i %all make an atonem5t = y\r s91 ,exod4 xxxii4 #cj4 n t he 0 to be acc\nt$ a m$iator ( satisfaction1 = ! atonem5t he hop$ to make1 0 by entreaty1 or humble supplication1 t ,god w\ld n de/roy !m1 z !y _h des]v$4 ,?is ,i call a less prop] s5se ( ! ^w ,m$iator2 :]eas1 9 ?is answ]1 ,*ri/ is /yl$ a ,m$iator1 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* he 0 a ,r$eem]1 or ,surety1 = man1 or made a prop] atonem5t to procure reconciliation betwe5 ,god & man by 8 blood1 ( :i* m w be consid]$1 :5 we speak conc]n+ ,*ri/'s prie/ly (fice4 ,,iii4 ,x is a v great in/ance ( grace1 t ,god %\ld admit ( a ,m$iator1 :o might h exact$ ! debt ( u 9 our own p]sons2 &1 we be+ unable to pay x1 might h puni%$ u ) ev]la/+ de/ruction4 ,t he 0 n oblig$ to admit ( a ,m$iator1 w appe>1 if we consid] ! nature ( ! debt due f u1 :o 7 oblig$ to p]=m p]fect ob$i5ce1 or else to suff] puni%m5t2 & !re=e he might h refus$ to h all[$ ( ?is to be p]=m$ by ano!r1 9 our /ead3 9 ?is case1 x is n l z :5 pecuni>y debts are paid1 :i* _c be refus$ by ! cr$itor1 ?\gh paid by "o t is surety = ! debtor4 ,b1 s9ce ?is w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$1 :5 we speak conc]n+ ! satisfaction :i* ,*ri/ gave to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 z our great ,high-,prie/1 all t we %all add1 conc]n+ x1 at pres5t1 is1 t x 0 an in/ance ( t grace1 :i* 0 display$ 9 ! cov5ant1 9 :i* ,*ri/ is consid]$ z a ,m$iator ( satisfaction4 ,,iv4 ,! grace ( ,god f>!r appe>s1 9 t he n only admitt$ ( a ,m$iator1 b provid$ "o4 ,x 0 impossible = fall5 man to f9d out any "o t w\ld s mu* z plead 8 cause1 or speak a ^w 9 8 behalf1 till satisfaction 7 fir/ giv52 & no m]e creature c\ld pay unto ,god a ransom t 0 wor?y ( 8 acceptance1 or available1 to answ] ! end design$ !reby4 ,if ! be/ ( creatures _h und]tak5 ! "w1 x w\ld h misc>ri$ 9 8 h&s3 ,h[ deplorable & hopeless !n mu/ ! condition ( fall5 man = ev] h be51 if ,god _h n f\nd out ! exp$i5t himself to br+ ab\t our r$emption6 ?is 0 a bless+ un?\ght (1 unask$ = by him4 ,i w n d5y b t man might h "s ideas ( ! div9ity & glory ( ! second ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead1 z ! doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity 0 reveal$ to him1 :ile 9 a /ate ( innoc5cy1 z x 0 necess>y t x %\ld be1 9 ord] to 8 wor%ipp+ ( ea* ( ! div9e ,p]sons1 & ,i d\bt n b he reta9$ "s ideas h]e( :5 fall54 ,b x may be que/ion$1 :e!r he knew t x 0 possible = ! ,son ( ,god to be inc>nate2 or suppose1 = argum5t-sake1 we all[ t he _h "s idea ( ! possibility !re(2 yet he c\ld nev] h kn[n t he 0 will+ to submit to ?is a/oni%+ in/ance ( condesc5sion1 & !reby to put himself 9 ! s9n]'s room1 t he might procure t r$emption t 0 necess>y = him4 ,?is my/]y ( ! div9e w 0 hid 9 ,god1 & !re=e c\ld nev] h be5 kn[n by him )\t revelation1 & consequ5tly w\ld n h af=d$ him any matt] ( relief 9 8 deplorable /ate4 ,h[ wond]ful !re=e 0 ! grace ( ,god1 t he %\ld f9d out ?is exp$i5t1 & lay help on "o t is mighty1 or provide "o to d t = him1 :i* none else c\ld h done6 ,& to ?is we may add1 t x 0 no less an in/ance ( div9e grace1 t ,god ! ,son %\ld cons5t to p]=m ?is "w = him3 8 und]tak+ x1 0 )\t ! lea/ =ce or compulsion2 = t w\ld h be5 inconsi/5t ) 8 cons5t+ to become a ,surety = u1 &1 z su*1 to suff] 9 our room & /ead1 s9ce all puni%m5t mu/ ei!r be des]v$ by him1 t be>s x1 or else volunt>ily submitt$ to3 ,! =m] ( ^! c by no means be said ( ,*ri/2 = a p]sonal des]t ( puni%m5t is inconsi/5t ) 8 spotless purity1 & w\ld h r5d]$ ! price1 laid d[n by him = our r$emption1 invalid2 !re=e he volunt>ily condesc5d$ to engage 9 ?is "w4 ,he gave 8 life a ransom = _m2 & ?is is consid]$ z a peculi> display ( grace 9 him1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 ,ye "k ! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ?\gh he 0 ri*1 yet1 = y\r sakes1 he became poor1 t ye1 ?r\gh 8 pov]ty1 might be ri*1 #b ,cor4 viii4 #i4 ,v4 ,?is ,m$iator be+ provid$ = man1 )\t 8 des]t or expectation1 we proce$ to consid] him z (f]$ to him1 &1 toge!r ) him1 life & salvation4 ,?is is ! great design ( ! gospel1 to discov]1 or make an ov]ture h]e( to him2 )\t ?is1 ! gospel c\ld n be prea*$1 nor a visible publication made ( ! grace ( ! cov5ant conta9$ h]e93 b1 s9ce ! ov]ture ( grace1 or ! call ( ,god to accept (1 & embrace ,*ri/1 z (f]$ 9 ! gospel1 is m p>ticul>ly consid]$ "u a foll[+ answ]#ii1 we %all res]ve ! f>!r consid]ation ( ?is matt] to x4 ,,vi4 ,x is f>!r said1 9 ?is answ]1 t ! grace ( ,god is manife/$ 9 ! second cov5ant1 9 8 requir+ fai?1 z ! condition to int]e/ believ]s 9 ,*ri/4 ,?is expression may be all[$ (1 or except$ aga9/1 accord+ to ! me?od tak5 to expla9 x1 :i* we %all endeav\r to d1 & !re9 %ew 9 :at s5se we d5y ! cov5ant ( grace to be conditional2 & !n enquire1 :e!r !re be n ano!r s5se1 agreeable to ! div9e p]fections1 9 :i* ^! words may be und]/ood1 & o!r expressions1 ( ! l nature1 frequ5tly us$ by div9es1 9 :i* fai? is /yl$ a condition !re(2 & accord+ly we %all enquire1 #a4 ,:at we are to und]/& by a p]son's hav+ an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/4 ,?is implies our hav+ a "r to claim him1 z our ,m$iator1 ,surety1 ,advocate1 & ,savi\r1 & ) him all ^? spiritual bless+s1 :i* are pur*as$ & appli$ by him to ^? :om he has r$eem$2 s t su* an "o may say1 ^u good gr\nds1 ,*ri/ is m9e1 toge!r ) all spiritual bless+s 9 heav5ly ?+s 9 him4 ,"h let x be consid]$1 t x is "o ?+ to say1 t ,*ri/ is ! ,r$eem] & ,savi\r ( man1 or1 9 p>ticul>1 ( 8 elect1 :o are giv5 to him = ?is end2 & ano!r ?+ = a p]son to say1 he is my ,r$eem] or ,savi\r3 ! =m] ( ^! is a tru?1 f\nd$ 9 scripture-revelation2 & accord+ly e "o may say1 z ,moses expresses x1 ,yea1 he lov$ ! p1 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #c4 or 8 peculi> *os5 p2 or1 z ! apo/le says1 ,*ri/ lov$ ! *ur*1 & gave himself = x1 ,eph4 v4 #be4 ,b he1 :o has an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 has a "r to claim him1 z 8 ,savi\r1 & !re=e may say1 ) ! apo/le1 ,he lov$ me1 & gave himself = me1 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,?is ,i r *oose to express1 by a believ]'s hav+ a "r to claim him z 8 ,savi\r1 ?an 8 be+ actually enabl$ s to d1 inasmu* z _m h an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 :o are de/itute ( t assurance1 :i* w\ld give !m a com=table s5se !re( 9 _! own s\ls4 #b4 ,we are n[ to consid] h[ fai? is said to be requir$1 z ! condition to int]e/ u 9 ,*ri/2 or h[ f> ?is expression may be qualifi$ & expla9$1 )\t ass]t+ any ?+ d]ogatory to ! glory ( ,god1 or ! grace ( ! cov5ant4 ,! ^w condition1 ?\gh (t5 us$ :5 we speak ( contracts betwe5 man & man1 z an ess5tial +r$i5t !re91 is n s pla9ly conta9$ 9 ^? explications ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* we h 9 scripture2 &1 :5ev] we use x1 ) a p>ticul> application !reunto1 we mu/ und]/& x 9 su* a s5se1 z is agreeable to ! div9e p]fections4 ,!re=e1 t we may comp>e ^! two s5ses ( ! ^w condition toge!r1 9 ord] to our det]m9+ h[ f> x may be us$1 or laid aside1 9 expla9+ ?is doctr9e1 let u consid]1 7#a47 ,t 9 human cov5ants1 9 :i* ?+s are promis$ on c]ta9 conditions1 ^! conditions are suppos$ to be possible to be p]=m$1 o!rwise ! promise1 dep5d+ !reon1 is r5d]$ void1 & x conta9s no o!r ?an a virtual d5ial to make x good4 ,?us ! k+ ( ,israel did n1 at fir/1 und]/& ! message s5t him by ! k+ ( ,syria1 requir+ ( him to heal ,naaman ( 8 leprosy1 z a condition ( peace & fri5d%ip betwe5 !m2 & ! inf]5ce he makes f x 01 t he _h a design to seek a qu>rel aga9/ him2 & 8 reason+ w\ld h be5 j1 _h x be5 int5d$ 9 ?is s5se1 s9ce ! condition 0 n 9 8 own p[]4 ,moreov]1 if a ma/] %\ld tell 8 s]vant1 t he w\ld give him a rew>d1 9 case he w\ld p]=m ! "w ( t5 days 9 "o1 he w\ld conclude no?+ else f x1 b t he 0 resolv$ n to give him any ?+4 ,n[1 to apply ?is to our pres5t purpose1 we mu/ consid] :e!r fai?1 :5 x is a condition ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 be 9 our own p[] or no4 ,!re are "s ext]nal acts !re(1 inde$1 :i* are s2 b ^! are too l[ to be deem$ conditions ( salvation1 or ( ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 & z = ^? acts :i* are sup]natural1 or ! effects ( ! exce$+ greatness ( ! p[] ( ,god1 ?\gh !y are insep>ably connect$ ) salvation1 yet !y are n 9 our p[]2 s z t we may conclude1 t !y are propos$ z conditions1 9 ! same s5se z ^? ?+s are said to be1 t are suppos$ to conta9 ?is +r$i5t 9 !m4 ,9 ?is respect1 ! cov5ant ( grace1 z to ! conditionality ( x1 diff]s f ! cov5ant ( innoc5cy1 9 :i* p]fect ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 ! condition !re(1 0 s f> 9 man's p[]1 t he c\ld h p]=m$ x1 )\t ! sup]add$ assi/ance ( div9e grace3 b :51 on ! o!r h&1 p]fect ob$i5ce is consid]$1 z a condition ( fall5 man's ent]+ into life1 9 :i* s5se our ,savi\r's reply to ! "y man's "q1 9 ,matt4 xix4 #ag4 is und]/ood by _m1 ?is is a pla9 intimation t et]nal life is n to be obta9$ ?is way1 inasmu* z ! condition is impossible4 7#b47 ,:5 conditions are insi/$ on1 9 human cov5ants1 x is g5]ally suppos$1 t ?\gh x be possible = ! p]son1 t enjo9s !m1 to assi/1 & enable him1 :o is "u ?is obligation1 to p]=m !m1 yet he w n give him t assi/ance2 =1 if he does1 ! contract c h>dly be reckon$ conditional1 b absolute3 ?us if a cr$itor %\ld tell an insolv5t debtor1 t he w dis*>ge him1 provid$ he pays ! debt1 &1 at ! same "t1 gives him to und]/& t he w supply him ) a sum ( money1 t %all enable him to d x1 ?is is altoge!r ! same z ?\gh he _h dis*>g$ him1 )\t any conditional dem& ( paym5t4 ,?is ,i _c b m5tion1 because !re are "s p]sons1 :o speak ( fai?1 z a condition ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 &1 at ! same "t1 take x = grant$1 t x is n 9 our own p[] to p]=m x3 nev]!less1 s9ce ,god has promis$ t he w "w x 9 u1 !y conclude x to be conditional2 :]eas su* a promise z ?is w\ld r5d] ! cov5ant absolute1 or1 at lea/1 n conditional1 9 ! same s5se1 9 :i* human cov5ants are1 & only inf] :at we d n d5y1 t !re is a necess>y connexion betwe5 t grace1 :i* ,god w enable u to p]=m1 & salvation1 :i* he has promis$ 9 ?is cov5ant4 7#c47 ,:5 any ?+ is promis$ to ano!r1 on condition t he d :at is enjo9$ on him1 x is g5]ally suppos$ t x is a dubi\s & unc]ta9 matt] :e!r ?is condition %all be fulfill$1 & ! promise take place2 or1 z ,i may express x1 e condition conta9s n a necess>y1 b an unc]ta9 connexion betwe5 ! promis$ advantage1 & ! duty enjo9$1 & t = ?is reason1 because all human cov5ants dep5d on ! p[] & w ( m51 :o are "u conditional engagem5ts to p]=m :at is dem&$ !re92 & ^! are suppos$ to be mutable & defective1 &1 z f> z !y are s1 ! p]=mance ( ! condition may be reckon$ dubi\s2 & he t made ! promise is liable to ! same unc]ta9ty1 :e!r he %all make x good or no4 ,?is w h>dly be d5i$1 by ^? :o def5d ! o!r side ( ! "q1 :o1 9 expla9+ ! nature ( human lib]ty1 g5]ally suppose1 t e "o1 :o acts freely1 might d ! contr>y2 !re=e !y mu/1 f h5ce1 conclude1 t1 if ! p]=m+ ! conditions ( a cov5ant be ! result ( man's free w1 x is possible = him n to p]=m !m1 & !re=e x mu/ be a matt] ( unc]ta9ty1 :e!r a p]son1 :o promises a rew>d ^u ! p]=mance ( ^! conditions1 w conf] x or no4 ,b1 h[ev] ?is may be appli$ to human cov5ants1 we are n to suppose t fai?1 or any o!r grace1 is1 9 ?is respect1 a condition ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 z ?\gh ,god's conf]r+ ! bless+s promis$ !re9 7 dep5d5t on ! w ( man1 z det]m9+ itself to ! ex]cise ( ^! graces2 9 ?is respect1 we _c b d5y ! cov5ant ( grace to be conditional4 7#d47 ,if we take an e/imate ( ! wor? & value ( a condition enjo9$1 ! advantages t he1 :o enjo9s x1 expects to receive f x1 or ! ref]5ce t ! p]=mance !re( has to ! procur+ ! bless+ promis$1 9 :i* case ! p]son1 :o has fulfill$ x1 may be said to m]it1 or h :]e( to glory 9 himself1 z to :at conc]ns ! "p he has p]=m$ !re93 ?is mu/ n be appli$ to any transaction betwe5 ,god & man1 & !re=e is :olly to be exclud$ f ^? ideas1 :i* are conta9$ 9 ! ^w condition1 :5 appli$ to ! cov5ant ( grace1 z w be all[$ by mo/1 :o d n give into ! ,popi% doctr9e ( ! m]it ( good works4 ,conc]n+ ! wor? & value ( fai?1 & all o!r graces1 ,i w\ld n be ?\ght1 9 ! lea/1 to depreciate or dive/ !m ( t excell5cy1 :i* !y h1 above all o!r effects ( ,god's p[] & bless+s ( provid5ce2 :]eas c]ta9ly we ought to bless ,god = !m1 or glory 9 him1 z ! ,au?or ( !m3 b t :i* we w\ld f5ce aga9/ 9 ?is matt]1 is no?+ m ?an :at our ,savi\r does1 :5 he says1 ,:5 ye %all h done all ^? ?+s :i* are comm&$ y1 say1 ,we are unpr(itable s]vants1 ,luke xvii4 #aj4 ,& ,i w\ld n h any "o suppose1 t :atev] condition is p]=m$ by u1 has su* a value put on x1 z t et]nal life is h]eupon due to u1 9 a way ( debt1 :i* w\ld make way = boa/+4 ,x is true1 ! conditions :i* ,*ri/ p]=m$ 9 t bran* ( ! cov5ant1 :i* m imm$iately respect$ himself1 :i* "s call ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 7 prop]ly m]itori\s1 & ! bless+s he pur*as$ !reby 7 giv5 him 9 a way ( debt1 & n z an undes]v$ fav\r3 b1 if we suppose t !re is ! same ref]5ce ( fai?1 or any o!r grace act$ by u1 to t salvation1 :i* we expect1 we turn ! cov5ant ( grace into a cov5ant ( works1 & resolve t into ourselves :i* is due to ,god alone4 ,b s9ce _m excell5t div9es h ass]t$ fai? to be a condition ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :o d n und]/& ! ^w condition1 ei!r z conta9+ 9 x any ?+ dubi\s or unc]ta9 on ! "o h&1 or m]itori\s on ! o!r2 & probably !y *oose to express !mselves s1 9 compliance ) cu/om1 & to expla9 away ! common ideas ( ! ^w condition1 z appli$ to human cov5ants1 r ?an altoge!r to lay x aside2 &1 x may be1 !y d ?is1 le/ !y %\ld be ?\ght to d5y ! necess>y connexion betwe5 fai? & salvation3 ,i %all !re=e1 = ! same reason1 conclude ?is head ) ! foll[+ propositions1 :]eby our n us+ ! ^w condition1 may be v9dicat$1 f any j exception2 or1 our us+ ( x may n appe> to be inconsi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections1 or ! grace ( ?is cov5ant4 ,!re=e1 #a/1 ,we %all lay d[n ?is z an und\bt$ tru?1 ! d5ial :]e( w\ld be subv]sive ( all religion1 t fai?1 & all o!r graces1 are requir$ by ,god1 & our obligation !reunto is indisp5sible2 :e!r x be reckon$ a condition ( ! cov5ant or no1 x is no less a duty4#ajj ,x is true1 !re are "s :o di/+ui% betwe5 ! obligation ( a law1 & t ( a cov5ant2 ! =m] ( :i* dep5ds on an express comm&2 ! latt] is ! result ( "s bless+s promis$ or conf]r$1 :i* has 9 x ! obligation ( a law1 b n ! =mal nature ( x2 & !re=e !y conclude1 t we are comm&$ by ,god1 z a ,lawgiv]1 to believe & rep5t1 b t x is m prop] to say1 we are r engag$ by him1 z a cov5ant-,god1 ?an comm&$ to ex]cise ^! graces3 b ?is dispute is r ab\t ! propriety ( words1 ?an ! ma9 sub/ance ( ! doctr9e itself2 & !re=e ,i %all ent] no f>!r into ?is critical enquiry1 b cont5t myself ) ! g5]al ass]tion1 t fai?1 & all o!r graces are necess>y duties2 )\t :i*1 x is impossible to please ,god1 to use ! apo/le's expression1 ,heb4 xi4 #f4 or to h any "r to ! "* ( ,*ri/ians4 #b;dly1 ,fai?1 & all o!r graces1 are to be also consid]$ z bless+s1 promis$ 9 ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,?is appe>s f ^? scriptures t speak ( !m z ! gifts ( ,god1 ,eph4 ii4 #h4 pur*as$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & s f\nd$ on 8 righte\sness1 #b ,pet4 i4 #a4 & wr\ght 9 u by 8 ,_s1 & ! exce$+ greatness ( 8 p[]1 ,eph4 i4 #ai4 & z discrim9at+ bless+s1 :i* all are n p>tak]s (1 z ! apo/le says1 ,all m5 h n fai?1 #b ,!ss4 iii4 #b4 ,?is may be f>!r argu$1 f :at ,*ri/ und]took to pur*ase =1 & apply to 8 p1 z _! f$]al ,head2 s t1 9 pursuance h]e(1 all spiritual bless+s 9 heav5ly ?+s1 are be/[$ on !m1 9 him2 & h]eby ! cov5ant is made good to !m1 z ,god is said1 toge!r ) ,*ri/1 to give !m all ?+s1 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 ,fir/1 ,*ri/ is giv5 = a cov5ant ( 8 p1 & !n1 ^u 8 fulfill+ :at he und]took to procure = !m1 all t grace1 :i* is treasur$ up 9 him1 is appli$ to !m2 !re=e fai?1 & o!r concomitant graces1 are cov5ant-bless+s4 #c;dly1 ,!re is a c]ta9 connexion betwe5 fai?1 ) o!r concomitant graces1 & salvation4 ,b ?is hav+ be5 consid]$ else:]e1 toge!r ) ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 t seem to be laid d[n 9 a conditional =m1 f :5ce ! argum5ts1 to prove ! conditionality ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 are g5]ally tak52#aja all t we %all add1 at pres5t1 is1 t s9ce1 9 ?is et]nal cov5ant betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 x 0 agre$1 e/abli%$1 &1 on our ,savi\r's "p1 und]tak51 t ! elect %\ld be n only r$eem$1 b sanctifi$1 & enabl$ to ex]cise all grace1 be=e !y are br\ght to glory1 ?is is made good to !m 9 ?is cov5ant2 & !re=e1 z ! consequ5ce ( ,*ri/'s pur*ase1 fai?1 & all o!r graces1 are wr\ght 9 ! s\l1 :i* aft]w>ds1 9 receiv+ ! end ( fai?1 is br\ght to et]nal salvation2 s t we may z well sep>ate ,*ri/'s und]tak+ to r$eem 8 p f _! atta9+ salvation1 z we c 8 apply+ ^? graces :i* accompany x4 ,h[ev]1 :5 we speak ( ^! graces1 z connect$ ) salvation1 we mu/ n conclude t !y are ! cause !re(4 ,?\gh we are sav$ 9 a way ( believ+1 we are n sav$ = our fai?2 & !re=e ,i _c b approve ( :at is obs]v$ by _m div9es1 :o treat ( ?is subject1 t ^! graces are ! way to heav51 ?\gh ,*ri/'s righte\sness be ! cause ( our com+ !re4#ajb ,i am s5sible !re are "s :o express _! dislike ( "s ( ! mo/ unexceptionable modes ( speak+1 if n altoge!r agreeable to ^? :i* !y make use (1 :o c h>dly approve ( any "o's ass]t+1 t fai?1 & o!r graces1 are ! way to salvation2 p>tly1 because !y are ! beg9n+ ( salvation1 & pr9cipally1 because ,*ri/ /yles himself1 ,! ,way1 ,john xiv4 #f4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t ?\gh grace be glory begun1 yet x may z truly be said to be ! way to complete salvation1 z ! travell]'s sett+ out1 & go+ =w>d on 8 j\rney1 is ! way to ! end !re(1 )\t :i* x c nev] be atta9$2 &1 ?\gh ,*ri/ be ! way to salvation1 z e ?+ t t5ds to fit u =1 & br+ u to x1 is f\nd$ on :at he did = u1 z ,m$iator2 yet ?is does n1 9 ! lea/1 ov]?r[ ! connexion ( grace ) glory1 9 ! me?od 9 :i* he br+s 8 p to x1 by fir/ work+ fai?1 & all o!r graces 9 !m1 be=e ! "w is br\ght to p]fection1 or ! top-/one !re( is laid4 #d?ly1 ,if we ass]t m ?an ?is1 namely1 t fai? is a condition ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 or1 z x is express$ 9 ?is answ]1 a condition to int]e/ believ]s 9 ,*ri/1 we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ,god's be/[+ ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 pursuant to 8 secret w1 or 8 et]nal purpose2 & our hav+ a visible gr\nd1 or reason1 to claim an int]e/ 9 !m2 ! =m] ( ^! _c be suppos$ to be conditional1 )\t mak+ ,god dep5d5t on our act2 ! latt] may1 &1 ,i ?9k1 ought to be deem$ s4 ,?us fai? is a condition1 or an int]nal qualification1 )\t :i* no "o has a w>rant to conclude 8 int]e/ 91 or lay claim to ! sav+ bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 s t :5 x is said to be a condition to int]e/ believ]s 9 ,*ri/1 9 ?is answ]1 we are to und]/& x1 z t :i* ev9ces our claim to him1 or gives u gr\nd to conclude1 t we are r$eem$ by him1 & to expect t he w be/[ ^u u complete salvation4 ,to d5y ?is1 w\ld be to suppose1 t an unbeliev] has a w>rant to conclude t ,*ri/ lov$ & gave himself = him1 or t he %all be sav$ by him2 :i* is a doctr9e t ,i _c b oppose ) ! greate/ dete/ation1 z :at conta9s 9 x an unw>rantable presumption1 & leads to lic5ti\sness1 :i*1 ,i hope1 no?+1 t has be5 said on ?is subject1 has ! lea/ t5d5cy to d4 ,?us we h consid]$ h[ fai? may be said to be a condition ( our lay+ claim to an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/2 we proce$1 ,,vii4 ,to consid] h[ ! grace ( ,god is glorifi$1 9 8 hav+ orda9$1 t we %\ld appreh5d or disc]n our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 & ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant1 by fai?4 ,( all o!r graces1 fai? is t :i* has ! greate/ t5d5cy to discov] to ! s\l its own vil5ess1 & no?+ness2 &1 inde$1 e ?+ t we behold 9 ,*ri/ its object1 has a t5d5cy to abase u 9 our own sight4 ,d we1 by fai?1 behold ,*ri/'s fulness8 ,?is has a t5d5cy to humble u1 "u a s5se ( our own empt9ess4 ,d we look on ,*ri/ z ! ,f\nta9 ( all righte\sness & /r5g?8 ,?is leads u to see t we are de/itute h]e( 9 ourselves2 s t1 z fai? beholds all t we h1 or hope =1 z be+ f\nd$ on1 & d]iv$ f ,*ri/1 & gives u h]eupon ! greate/ s5se ( our own unwor?9ess1 ?is is 9 its own nature adapt$ to advance ! grace ( ,god2 & !re=e ,god1 9 tak+ ?is me?od to apply ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant1 requir+ fai?1 z an in/rum5t1 h]e(1 orda9$ ! be/ exp$i5t1 to illu/rate1 & set =? 8 own grace z display$ !re94 ,b s9ce x is a v difficult matt] to believe1 z ?is grace ( fai? is ! gift & effect ( ! p[] ( ,god1 we are n[ to consid]1 ,,viii4 ,t ! grace ( ! cov5ant is f>!r manife/$1 9 t ,god has promis$1 & pursuant !reunto1 gives 8 ,holy ,_s to "w fai?1 & all o!r graces t are connect$ )1 or fl[ f x4 ,t we h 9 ! cov5ant ( grace a promise ( ! ,holy ,_s1 to "w 9 u1 t grace :i* ,god requires1 is v evid5t2 = he says1 ,i w p\r ^u ! h\se ( ,david1 & ^u ! inhabitants ( ,j]usalem1 ! ,_s ( grace1 & ( supplications1 ,ze*4 xii4 #aj4 & else:]e1 ,god promises to p\r 8 ,_s ^u _! se$1 & 8 bless+s ^u _! (fspr+1 ,isa4 xliv4 #c4 & ?is is f>!r set =?1 9 a metaphorical way1 :5 he promises to spr9kle clean wat] on 8 p1 & t he w\ld cleanse !m f all _! fil?9ess1 & f all _! idols1 & give !m a new he>t1 & put a new _s )9 !m1 & take away ! /ony he>t out ( _! fle%1 & give !m an he>t ( fle%1 & all ?is is said to be done by 8 ,_s1 :i* he promis$ to put )9 !m1 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #be-bg4 ,& m p>ticul>ly1 ! ,_s1 z work+ fai? 9 ! he>ts ( believ]s1 is call$1 = t reason1 ,! ,_s ( fai?1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ac4 & all o!r graces are call$1 ,! fruit ( ! ,_s1 ,gal4 v4 #bb1 #bc4 s t !y are f ! ,_s1 z ! ,au?or ( all grace1 & !y proce$ f fai?1 z "o grace t5ds to excite ano!r3 ?us ! he>t is said to be purifi$ by fai?1 ,acts xv4 #i4 :i* is said also to "w by love1 ,gal4 v4 #f4 & h]eby we are enabl$ to ov]come ! _w2 & ?is produces all holy ob$i5ce1 :i* is call$1 ,! ob$i5ce ( fai?1 ,rom4 xvi4 #bf4 ,?us conc]n+ ! ,_s's work+ fai? & all o!r graces4 ,aga91 x is f>!r add$1 t ! tru? & s9c]ity ( fai? is evid5c$ z well z ! grace ( fai? wr\ght by ! ,_s2 & ?is is also a bless+ promis$ 9 ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,h]eby we are enabl$ to disc]n our int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 & our "r to all ! bless+s t accompany salvation2 9 :i* respect1 ! secret ( ! ,"l is ) !m t fe> him1 & he %ews !m 8 cov5ant1 ,psal4 xxv4 #ad4 ,he n only discov]s to !m t !re is su* a disp5sation ( grace 9 g5]al1 b t !y h a "r to ! bless+s promis$ !re91 & accord+ly seals !m unto ! day ( r$emption1 ,eph4 iv4 #cj4 & h]eby !y are enabl$ to walk com=tably1 z kn[+ 9 :om !y h believ$1 &1 are induc$ to ! greate/ ?ankfulness1 z ^?1 :o are "u ! highe/ obligations to ,god1 :o promises & be/[s ^!1 & all o!r bless+s1 :]eby 8 grace is abundantly manife/$1 9 ?is cov5ant4 ,footnote #ig3 ,su* an "o is m prop]ly call$ ,int]nuncius1 ?an ,m$iator4 ,footnote #ih3 ,vid4 ,bez4 & ,:itby 9 loc4 ,footnote #ii3 ,see ,que/4 lxvii4 ,footnote #ajj3 8,! law ( ,god itself requires no creature to love him1 or obey him1 beyond 8 /r5g?1 or ) m ?an all ! p[]s :i* he possesses4 ,if ! inability ( s9n]s to believe 9 ,*ri/1 or to d ?+s spiritually good1 7 ( ?is nature1 x w\ld und\bt$ly =m an excuse 9 _! fav\r2 & x mu/ be z absurd to exhort !m to su* duties1 z to exhort ! bl9d to look1 ! deaf to he>1 or ! dead to walk4 ,b ! inability ( s9n]s is n su* z to induce ! ,judge ( all ! e>?1 7:o _c d o!r ?an "r7 to abate 9 8 requirem5ts4 ,x is a fact t he does require !m1 & t )\t pay+ any reg>d to _! inability1 to love him1 & to fe> him1 & to d all 8 comm&m5ts always4 ,! bl9d are admoni%$ to look1 ! deaf to he>1 & ! dead to arise4 ,isa4 xlii4 #ah4 ,ephes4 v4 #ad4 ,if !re 7 no o!r pro( ?an :at is af=d$ by ?is s+le fact1 x ought to satisfy u t ! bl9dness1 deafness1 & dea? ( s9n]s1 to t :i* is spiritually good1 is ( a diff]5t nature f t :i* furni%es an excuse4 ,?is h[ev] is n ! only gr\nd ( pro(4 ,! ?+ speaks = itself4 ,!re is an ess5tial diff]5ce betwe5 an inability :i* is indep5d5t ( ! incl9ation1 & "o t is ow+ to no?+ else4 ,x is equally impossible1 no d\bt1 = any p]son to d t :i* he has no m9d to d1 z to p]=m t :i* surpasses 8 natural p[]s2 & h5ce x is t ! same t]ms are us$ 9 ! "o case z 9 ! o!r4 ,^? :o 7 "u ! dom9ion ( envy & malignity1 ,,c\ld ,,n speak peaceably2 & ^? :o h eyes full ( adult]y1 ,,_c cease f s94 ,h5ce also ! foll[+ language--,h[ ,,c ye1 be+ evil1 speak good ?+s8--,! natural man receive? n ! ?+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 nei!r ,,c he "k !m--,! c>nal m9d is enmity aga9/ ,god2 & is n subject to ! law ( ,god1 nei!r inde$ ,,c be--,!y t are 9 ! fle% ,,_c please ,god--,no man ,,c come to me1 except ! ,fa!r :o s5t me draw him4--,x is also true1 t _m h affect$ to treat ! di/9ction betwe5 natural & moral inability z m curi\s ?an solid4 #8,if we be unable1 say !y1 we are unable4 ,z to ! nature ( ! inability1 x is a matt] ( no acc\nt4 ,su* di/9ctions are p]plex+ to pla9 ,*ri/ians1 & beyond _! capacity4' ,b surely ! pla9e/ & weake/ ,*ri/ian 9 read+ 8 bible1 if he pay any reg>d to :at he reads1 mu/ p]ceive a manife/ diff]5ce betwe5 ! bl9dness ( ,b>timeus1 :o 0 ard5tly desir\s t he might receive 8 sight1 & t ( ! unbeliev+ ,jews1 :o clos$ _! eyes1 le/ !y %\ld see1 & be conv]t$1 & heal$2 ,m>k x4 #ea4 ,matt4 xii4 #ae4 & betwe5 ! want ( ! natural s5se ( he>+1 & ! /ate ( ^? :o h e>s1 b he> n4 8,s f> z my obs]vation ext5ds1 ^? p]sons :o affect to treat ?is di/9ction z a matt] ( m]e curi\s speculation1 are z ready to make use ( x z o!r p :]e _! own int]e/ is conc]n$4 ,if !y be accus$ ( injur+ _! fell[-creatures1 & c allege t :at !y did 0 n kn[+ly1 or ( design1 ,i believe !y nev] fail to d s3 or :5 *>g$ ) neglect+ _! duty to a p>5t1 or a ma/]2 if !y c say 9 tru? t !y 7 unable to d x at ! "t1 let _! w h be5 ev] s good1 !y are nev] kn[n to omit ! plea3 & %\ld su* a ma/] or p>5t reply by sugge/+ t _! want ( ability arose f want ( incl9ation1 !y w\ld v easily und]/& x to be ! language ( reproa*1 & be v e>ne/ to ma9ta9 ! contr>y4 ,y nev] he> a p]son1 9 su* circum/ances1 reason z he does 9 religion4 ,he does n say1 #8,if ,i be unable1 ,i am unable2 x is ( no acc\nt :e!r x be ( ?is k9d or t3' b lab\rs ) all 8 might to e/abli% ! diff]5ce4 ,n[ if ! subject be s cle>ly und]/ood & act$ ^u :]e int]e/ is conc]n$1 & nev] appe>s difficult b 9 religion1 x is b too manife/ :]e ! difficulty lies4 ,if by fix+ ! guilt ( our conduct ^u our fa!r ,adam1 we c sit com=tably 9 our ne/2 we %all be v av]se to a s5tim5t t t5ds to di/urb our repose1 by plant+ a ?orn 9 x4 8,x is sometimes object$1 t ! inability ( s9n]s to believe 9 ,*ri/1 is n ! effect ( _! depravity2 = t ,adam himself 9 8 pure/ /ate 0 only a natural man1 & _h no p[] to p]=m spiritual duties4 ,b ?is objection belongs to ano!r topic1 & has1 ,i hope1 be5 already answ]$4 ,to ?is1 h[ev]1 x may be add$--,! natural man :o receive? n ! ?+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 7#a ,cor4 ii4 #ad47 is n a man possess$ ( ! holy image ( ,god1 z 0 ,adam1 b ( m]e natural accompli%m5ts2 z 7 ! wise m5 ( ! _w1 ! philosoph]s ( ,greece & ,rome1 to :om ! ?+s ( ,god 7 fooli%ness4 ,moreov]1 if ! inability ( s9n]s to p]=m spiritual duties1 7 ( ! k9d alleg$ 9 ! objection1 !y mu/ be equally unable to commit ! opposite s9s4 ,he t f ! con/itution ( 8 nature is absolutely unable to und]/&1 or believe1 or love a c]ta9 k9d ( tru?1 mu/ ( necessity be alike unable to %ut 8 eyes aga9/ x1 to disbelieve1 to reject1 or to hate x4 ,b x is manife/ t all m5 are capable ( ! latt]2 x mu/ !re=e foll[1 t no?+ b ! depravity ( _! he>ts r5d]s !m incapable ( ! =m]4 8,"s writ]s1 z ha? be5 already obs]v$1 h all[$ t s9n]s are ! subjects ( an inability :i* arises f _! depravity2 b !y /ill cont5d t ?is is n all2 b t !y are bo? naturally & morally unable to believe 9 ,*ri/2 & ?is !y ?9k agreeable to ! scriptures1 :i* repres5t !m z bo? unable & unwill+ to come to him = life4 ,b ^! two k9ds ( inability _c consi/ ) ea* o!r1 s z bo? to exi/ 9 ! same subject1 & t[>ds ! same ?+4 ,a moral inability supposes a natural ability4 ,he :o nev] 9 any /ate 0 possess$ ( ! p[] ( see+1 _c be said to %ut 8 eyes aga9/ ! light4 ,if ! ,jews _h n be5 possess$ ( natural p[]s1 equal to ! k ( ,*ri/'s doctr9e1 !re _h be5 no ju/ice 9 t cutt+ "q & answ]1 ,:y d ye n und]/& my spee*8 ,because ye ,,_c he> my ^w4 ,a total physical inability mu/ ( necessity sup]s$e a moral "o4 ,to suppose1 !re=e1 t ! phrase1 ,no man ,,c come to me1 is meant to describe ! =m]2 &1 ,,ye ,,w ,,n come to me t ye may h life1 ! latt]2 is to suppose t our ,savi\r taught :at is self-contradictory4 8,"s h suppos$ t 9 ascrib+ physical or natural p[] to m51 we d5y _! natural depravity4 ,?r\gh ! pov]ty ( language1 words are oblig$ to be us$ 9 diff]5t s5ses4 ,:5 we speak ( m5 z by nature deprav$1 we d n mean to convey ! idea ( s9 be+ an ess5tial "p ( human nature1 or ( ! con/itution ( man z man3 our mean+ is1 t x is n a m]e effect ( education & example2 b is f 8 v bir? s int]wov5 ?r\gh all 8 p[]s1 s +ra9$1 z x 71 9 8 v s\l1 z to gr[ up ) him1 & become natural to him4 8,on ! o!r h&1 :5 ! t]m natural is us$ z oppos$ to moral1 & appli$ to ! p[]s ( ! s\l1 x is design$ to express ^? faculties :i* are /rictly a "p ( our nature z m51 & :i* are necess>y to our be+ acc\ntable creatures4 ,by conf\nd+ ^! ideas we may be always disput+1 & br+ no?+ to an issue4 8,f9ally1 ,x is sometimes sugge/$1 t to ascribe natural ability to s9n]s to p]=m ?+s spiritually good1 is to n\ri% _! self-suffici5cy2 & t to repres5t _! inability z only moral1 is to suppose t x is n insup]able1 b may aft] all be ov]come by ef=ts ( _! own4 ,b surely x is n necess>y1 9 ord] to de/roy a _s ( self-suffici5cy1 to d5y t we are m51 & acc\ntable creatures2 :i* is all t natural ability supposes4 ,if any p]son imag9e x possible1 ( 8 own accord to *use t to :i* he is utt]ly av]se1 let him make ! trial4 8,"s h alleg$1 t #8natural p[] is only suffici5t to p]=m natural ?+s2 & t spiritual p[] is requir$ to ! p]=mance ( spiritual ?+s4' ,b ?is /atem5t is f> f accurate4 ,natural p[] is z necess>y to ! p]=mance ( spiritual1 z ( natural ?+s3 we mu/ possess ! p[]s ( m5 9 ord] to p]=m ! duties ( good m54 ,& z to spiritual p[]1 or1 :i* is ! same ?+1 a "r /ate ( m9d1 x is n prop]ly a faculty ( ! s\l1 b a quality :i* x possesses3 & :i* ?\gh x be ess5tial to ! actual p]=mance ( spiritual ob$i5ce1 yet is n necess>y to our be+ "u obligation to p]=m x40 ,,full]4 ,footnote #aja3 ,see ,vol4 #a4 page #dgi1 #dhj4 ,footnote #ajb3 ,! =m] ( ^! is g5]ally /yl$1 ,via ad regnum2 ! latt]1 ,causa regn&i4 ,que/4 ,,xxxiii41 ,,xxxiv41 ,,xxxv4 ,,que/4 ,,xxxiii4 ,0 ! cov5ant ( grace always adm9i/]$ aft] "o & ! same mann]8 ,,answ4 ,! cov5ant ( grace 0 n always adm9i/]$ aft] ! same mann]2 b ! adm9i/rations ( x1 "u ! ,old ,te/am5t1 7 diff]5t f ^? "u ! ,new4 ,,que/4 ,,xxxiv4 ,h[ 0 ! cov5ant ( grace adm9i/]$ "u ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,,answ4 ,! cov5ant ( grace 0 adm9i/]$ "u ! ,old ,te/am5t1 by promises1 prophecies1 sacrifices1 circumcision1 ! passov]1 & o!r types & ord9ances1 :i* did all =e-signify ,*ri/ !n to come1 & 71 = t "t1 suffici5t to build up ! elect 9 fai? 9 ! promis$ ,messiah1 by :om !y !n _h full remission ( s91 & et]nal salvation4 ,,que/4 ,,xxxv4 ,h[ is ! cov5ant ( grace adm9i/]$ "u ! ,new ,te/am5t8 ,,answ4 ,"u ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :5 ,*ri/ ! sub/ance 0 exhibit$ ! same cov5ant ( grace 01 & /ill is1 to be adm9i/]$ 9 ! prea*+ ( ! ^w2 & ! adm9i/ration ( ! sacram5ts ( ,baptism1 & ! ,"l's ,supp]1 9 :i*1 grace & salvation is held =? 9 m fulness1 evid5ce1 & efficacy1 to all nations4 ,hav+ consid]$ ! nature ( ! cov5ant1 9 :i* ,god has promis$ salvation to 8 p1 & h[ 8 grace is manife/$ !re91 we proce$ to speak conc]n+ ! v>i\s disp5sations !re(1 or ! way 9 :i* ,god has be5 pleas$1 f "t to "t1 to discov] & apply ! bless+s conta9$ 9 x1 = ! enc\ragem5t ( 8 p to hope = salvation4 ,?is he has done1 at sundry times1 & 9 div]s mann]s1 ,heb4 i4 #a4 ! fir/ me?od ( adm9i/ration 0 be=e ,*ri/'s inc>nation2 ! o!r1 9 all succe$+ ages1 to cont9ue to ! end ( ! _w4 ,accord+ly we are l$ to consid]1 ,i4 ,h[ ! cov5ant ( grace 0 adm9i/]$ "u ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,z ,god has always _h a *ur* 9 ! _w1 9 ! e>lie/ ages !re(1 :i* has be5 ! seat ( 8 special pres5ce1 & be5 fav\r$ ) ! displays ( 8 glory2 s he has made kn[n1 & appli$ to !m1 ! bless+s ( salvation1 or ! promises ( ?is cov5ant1 9 :i* !y are conta9$4 ,h[ he has done ?is1 is p>ticul>ly consid]$ 9 ?is answ]2 9 :i* !re is some?+ suppos$1 namely1 t x 0 absolutely necess>y1 = ! salvation ( ! elect1 t ,god %\ld1 "s way or o!r1 reveal ,*ri/ to !m1 by :om !y 7 to obta9 remission ( s9s2 = he 0 to be ! object ( _! fai?1 z well z ! f\nta9 ( _! bless$ness4 ,?is he c\ld n h be51 unless he _h tak5 "s me?ods to lead ! _w into ! k ( 8 ,p]son1 & t "w he design$ to engage 91 :]eby !y1 :o liv$ be=e 8 inc>nation1 might be enc\rag$ to look = ! b5efits :i* he w\ld procure1 by :at he 0 to d & suff]1 9 ord] !reunto4 ,n[1 t he has done s1 & t ! me?od :i* he has tak5 !re91 0 suffici5t to build up 8 elect 9 ! fai? ( ! promis$ ,messiah1 is :at we are p>ticul>ly to consid]1 & s %all %ew1 #a4 ,t ,god reveal$ ,*ri/1 & ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 to 8 *ur* ( old4 ,!re 7 two ways by :i* he did ?is2 "o 0 by express words1 or an intimation giv5 f heav51 t ! ,messiah1 ! pr9ce ( life1 %\ld1 9 ! fulness ( "t1 take our nature1 & dwell among u2 & t :at he 0 !n to be1 & d1 %\ld be conducive to ! salvation ( ^? :o liv$ be=e 8 inc>nation1 z mu* z ?\gh he _h done ?is f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w3 ! o!r 01 by types1 or significant ord9ances1 :i* are only diff]5t ways ( discov]+ ! same important doctr9es to !m4 7#a47 ,god reveal$ ,*ri/ !n to come to ! ,old ,te/am5t *ur*1 by promises & prophecies2 to ! end1 t ?\gh !y 7 n1 at t "t1 to behold him1 z manife/$ 9 ! fle%1 !y might take a view ( him by fai?1 & h]eby he might be r5d]$ ! object ( _! desire & expectation1 t :5 he came1 x might be no unlook$-= ev5t1 b ! accompli%m5t ( ^? promises & pr$ictions t relat$ !reunto3 ?us ,god told ,abraham1 n only t he %\ld be bless$ ) a num]\s (f-spr+1 b t1 9 8 se$1 t is1 9 ! ,messiah1 :o %\ld desc5d f him1 all ! nations ( ! e>? %\ld he bless$2 he likewise says to ,israel1 by ,moses1 ,! ,"l ?y ,god w raise up unto !e a ,prophet1 f among ?y bre?r51 l unto me2 unto him ye %all he>k51 ,deut4 xviii4 #ae4 &1 9 foll[+ ages1 !re 7 promises & pr$ictions1 t gave f>!r light1 conc]n+ ! p]son & (fices1 ! suff]+s & glory ( ! ,messiah1 z x is said1 ,to him give all ! prophets witness1 ,acts x4 #dc4 ,& ! prophet ,isaiah is s express1 9 ! acc\nt he gives ( ?is matt]1 t he is /yl$1 by "s1 ! evangelical prophet2 :at he says1 conc]n+ him1 is s p>ticul>1 z ?\gh x _h be5 an hi/ory ( :at 0 pa/1 r ?an a prophecy ( :at 0 to come2 accord+ly he =etells1 t he %\ld be born1 or giv51 z a public bless+ to ! _w1 & describes him n only z hav+ ! gov]nm5t ^u 8 %\ld]1 b z hav+ ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 :i* discov] him fit = t important tru/1 :5 he /yles him1 ,wond]ful1 ,c\nsellor1 ! mighty ,god1 ! ev]la/+ ,fa!r1 ! ,pr9ce ( peace1 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 ,&1 z he speaks ( 8 bir?1 s he intimates1 t he %\ld be born ( a virg92 *ap4 vii4 #ad4 & he describes him1 9 *ap4 liii4 z condesc5d+ to be> our s9s1 z /&+ 9 our room & /ead1 design+ h]eby to make atonem5t = !m2 he speaks ( him1 z br\ght l a lamb to ! slaught]1 & cut (f out ( ! l& ( ! liv+1 mak+ 8 grave ) ! wick$1 & ) ! ri* 9 8 dea?1 & aft] ?is1 t he %\ld prolong 8 days1 & t ! consequ5ce h]e( %\ld be glori\s to himself1 & ( ! highe/ advantage to 8 p3 & he describes him else:]e1 *ap4 lxiii4 #a1 c4 9 a mo/ elegant mann] z "o triumph+ ov] conqu]$ enemies2 travell+1 or pursu+ 8 victories1 9 ! greatness ( 8 /r5g?1 & mak+ x appe> t he is mighty to save4 ,ano!r prophet speaks ( him z a ,bran* t %\ld gr[ out ( ! root or /ock ( ,david1 :5 x 0 almo/ dead & dry1 & t he %\ld set up a m glori\s ?rone1 & ex]cise a gov]nm5t ov] 8 p 9 a spiritual way1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #e1 #f4 ,& ! prophet ,micah gives u an acc\nt ( ! v place ( 8 bir?1 & speaks ( ,be?lehem1 z r5d]$ fam\s & r5[n$ by 8 be+ born !re91 :o %\ld be a rul] 9 ,israel1 ?\gh o!rwise x 0 little among ! ?\s&s ( ,judah1 ,micah v4 #b4 ,ano!r prophet signifies 8 com+ at t "t1 :5 ,god w\ld %ake all nations1 t is1 fill ! _w ) civil commotions1 & cause x to feel ! sad effects ( ^? w>s1 :]eby ! k+doms ( ! _w _h be5 dis-jo9t$1 & _m ( !m brok5 9 pieces1 t !n ! desire ( all nations %\ld come1 & fill 8 h\se1 to wit1 ! second temple1 ) glory1 ,hag4 ii4 #g4 ,& ! prophet ,daniel speaks ( him z ! ,messiah1 or ,*ri/1 ! "* by :i* he 0 mo/ kn[n1 :5 he 0 "h on e>?1 & gives a *ronological acc\nt ( ! "t :5 he %\ld come1 & be cut (f1 ?\gh n = himself1 & h]eby confirm ! cov5ant1 & at ! same "t1 cause ! sacrifice & oblation1 t is1 ! ord9ances ( ! c]emonial law1 to cease1 & s make way = ano!r disp5sation ( ! cov5ant1 to wit1 t :i* we are "u1 :i* 0 to succe$ 9 ! room !re(4 7#b47 ,! cov5ant ( grace 0 also adm9i/]$ by ! v>i\s types & ord9ances ( ! c]emonial law1 :i* 7 all significant signs ( t grace1 t %\ld be display$ 9 ! gospel1 :i* 0 to be obta9$ by ,*ri/4 ,_m ( ^! types & ord9ances 7 in/itut$ be=e ! :ole body ( ! c]emonial law 0 giv5 f m\nt ,s9ai4 ,! fir/ we read ( 0 t ( sacrifices1 :i* 7 (f]$ 9 ! fir/ ages ( ! _w1 :]eby !y _h an e>ly intimation giv5 !m ( ! blood ( ! cov5ant1 :i* %\ld be %$ to expiate s94 ,&1 aft] ?is1 circumcision 0 in/itut$1 fir/ giv5 to ,abraham1 z a visible m>k1 or tok51 ( ! cov5ant1 imm$iately be=e ! bir? ( ,isaac1 ! promis$ se$1 at t "t1 :5 ,god 0 pleas$ to ent] into cov5ant ) him1 ,g54 xvii4 #i1 #aj4 & ?is ord9ance 0 cont9u$ 9 ! *ur*1 ?r\gh\t all ! g5]ations !re(1 till our ,savi\r's "t1 & is expla9$ by ! apo/le1 z a sign1 or seal ( ! righte\sness ( fai?1 ,rom4 iv4 #aa4 ,ano!r type 0 ! passov]1 :i* 0 fir/ in/itut$ 9 commemoration ( ,israel's dep>ture out ( ,egypt1 :i* _h 9 x _m significant rites & c]emonies1 :]eby our r$emption1 by ,*ri/1 0 set =?2 ^u :i* occasion1 ! apo/le calls him our ,passov]1 :o is sacrific$ = u1 #a ,cor4 v4 #g4 & 9 allusion h]eunto1 he is /yl$1 ,! ,lamb ( ,god1 :i* take? away ! s9 ( ! _w1 ,john i4 #bi4 ,!re 7 _m o!r c]emonial ord9ances1 or types1 :i* ,god gave to ! ,jewi% nation1 :i* 7 significant repres5tations ( ! grace t 0 to be display$ 9 ! gospel1 or1 z x is express$ 9 ?is answ]1 !y =e-signifi$ ,*ri/ !n to come1 :i* conta9$ z ! apo/le expresses x1 ,a %ad[ ( good ?+s to come1 ,heb4 x4 #a4 s t !y all po9t$ at ! grace ( ! cov5ant1 or ! accompli%m5t ( :at 0 to be p]=m$ by ,*ri/1 aft] 8 inc>nation3 b ?is w be m p>ticul>ly consid]$1 :5 we speak ( ! c]emonial law1 z di/+ui%$ f ! moral1 "u a foll[+ answ]#ajc4 ,!re=e1 at pres5t1 we %all only consid] ! types 9 g5]al1 & _! ref]5ce to ! grace ( ! cov5ant1 :]eby ! ,old ,te/am5t *ur* 7 l$ into ! k ( ! ,messiah !n to come1 toge!r ) :at he 0 to d & suff]1 to pur*ase & apply ! bless+s ( ?is cov5ant to 8 p4 ,& "h we %all %ew1 #a/1 ,t !re 7 typical ord9ances "u ! c]emonial law4 ,?is we are oblig$ to ma9ta91 aga9/ ^? :o h advanc$ sev]al ?+s relat+ to ! orig9 ( ! c]emonial law1 :i* t5d v mu* to dive/ x ( its spirituality & glory#ajd1 :5 !y ass]t1 t all ! rites & ord9ances !re( 7 d]iv$ f ! ,egyptians2 & t !y 7 fir/ obs]v$ by !m1 be=e kn[n & receiv$ by ! *ur*2 & t ! reason :y ,god accommodat$ 8 law !reunto1 0 because he knew h[ t5aci\s !y 7 ( t religion 9 :i* t g5]ation _h be5 tra9$ up 9 ,egypt1 & h[ difficult x w\ld be = !m :olly to lay x aside1 & to give into ano!r way ( wor%ip1 :i* 0 altoge!r =eign to x3 nev]!less1 !y say t he cut (f1 or sep>at$ f x1 e ?+ t 0 idolatr\s1 & adapt$ o!r ?+s to t mode ( wor%ip1 :i* he ?\ght mo/ conducive to 8 glory4 ,b ?\gh he comm&$ 8 p1 :5 !y left ,egypt1 to borr[ vessels ( silv] & gold1 to be us$ 9 t s]vice !y 7 to p]=m 9 ! wild]ness2 yet f> be x f u to suppose1 t ,god1 9 orda9+ ?is law1 borr[$ any "p ( x f !m4 ,x is true1 !re 7 rites ( wor%ip us$ by ! ,egyptians1 & o!r nations1 :i* _h "s aff9ity ) ! div9e law1 & 7 receiv$ by !m 9 common ) o!r hea!n nations1 by tradition1 f ! *ur*1 9 =m] ages2 & x _c be d5i$1 b t ! ,israelites sometimes corrupt$ ! wor%ip ( ,god1 by introduc+ "s ?+s into x1 :i* 7 practis$ by neighb\r+ nations3 b ,god gave no c\nt5ance to ?is matt]1 by accommodat+ 8 law to !irs4 ,b s9ce ?is has be5 purposely & l>gely insi/$ on1 ) mu* le>n+ & judgm5t1 by o!rs#aje1 ,i %all pass x ov]4 ,!re are o!rs1 :o make f>!r advances on ?is subject1 t5d+ to ov]?r[ t :i* appe>s to be ! ma9 design ( ! c]emonial law1 toge!r ) ! spiritual mean+ ( x2 ^! n only conclude1 t ! ma9 end ( ,god's giv+ x to ! ,jews1 0 because x 0 necess>y t !re %\ld be "s =m ( wor%ip erect$1 o!rwise !y w\ld h inv5t$ "o ( _! own1 or practis$ t :i* !y _h receiv$ f ! ,egyptians2 & ! m pomp\s & c]emoni\s ?is =m 01 & especially ! ne>] x came to t ( neighb\r+ nations1 x w\ld m readily be receiv$ & compli$ )3 b1 t !re 0 no design h]e9 to typify1 or %ad[ =? ,*ri/1 or ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 ^! !re=e1 7 comm&$ duties#ajf1 7:]eby ! p 7 to be kept employ$17 b n typical ord9ances4 ,b x is v /range t any1 :o h read "s explications h]e(1 occasionally m5tion$ 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 & especially t l>ge comm5t on ! c]emonial law1 giv5 by ! apo/le1 9 8 epi/le to ! ,hebrews1 %\ld embrace ?is op9ion4 #b;dly1 ,:atev] ord9ances 7 typical1 !y respect$ ,*ri/1 8 p]son1 (fices1 ! grace ( ! cov5ant1 & ! way ( salvation1 by him2 !re=e ,i _c approve ( :at ,i occasionally meet )1 9 "s anci5t comm5tators1 & o!r mod]n writ]s1 :o sometimes speak ( ?+s be+ typical ( o!r ?+s besides ,*ri/1 & :at relates to ! "w ( r$emption by him4 ,?us "s speak ( ^? notori\s wick$ p]sons m5tion$ 9 scripture1 z ,ca91 ,ph>aoh1 & o!rs1 z ?\gh !y 7 types ( ! devil2 & ( ,antio*us ,epiphanes1 z a type ( ,anti-*ri/4 ,& o!rs speak ( "s ?+s z types ( ,gospel-ord9ances1 s !y call circumcision a type ( baptism1 & ! passov] ( ! ,"l's supp]2 & sev]al writ]s1 among/ ! ,papi/s1 suppose1 t ! bread & w9e1 t 0 br\ght =? by ,mel*is$ek to ,abraham1 0 a type ( ! ,eu*>i/1 z !y call t ord9ance4 ,o!rs speak ( ,noah's be+ sav$ 9 ! ark f ! deluge1 z a type ( baptism1 be+ mis-l$ h]e9 by a mi/ak5 s5se ( ! ^w1 us$ by ! apo/le1 :5 he says1 hav+ spok5 be=e ( ,noah's be+ sav$ 9 ! ark1 ,! l figure :]eunto1 ev5 baptism1 do? also n[ save u1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ba4 c4 :]eas ! mean+ ( ! ,greek ^w#ajg is n t ?is 0 a type ( baptism1 b t x signifi$1 z baptism also do?1 t salvation1 :i* we h by ,*ri/4 #c;dly1 ,:5 we consid] :at 0 typifi$ by ^? ord9ances1 "u ! c]emonial law1 we mu/ avoid two extremes2 namely1 t ( ^? :o make m types1 ?an ! ,holy ,gho/ design$ 9 scripture2 & o!rs1 :o w n ackn[l$ge _m ?+s to be types1 :i* pla9ly appe> to be s3 ! =m] give too great scope to _! wit & fancy1 :5 !y reckon e ?+ to be a type1 t may be adapt$ to ,*ri/1 & ! gospel-/ate2 & accord+ly suppose1 _m p]sons & actions done by !m to be typical1 :i* x is h>d to prove t !y 7 design$ to be1 or 7 look$ ^u z su* by ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur*4 ,?us x w\ld be a difficult matt] to prove t ,samson 7especially 9 any o!r respect ?an z he 0 a ,naz>ite7 0 a type ( ,*ri/4 ,b1 if x c\ld be prov$1 t ! success he sometimes _h 9 8 skirmi%es ) ! ,phili/9es1 0 a type ( ,*ri/'s victories ov] 8 & our enemies2 yet x do? n appe>1 ?\gh "s h ext5d$ ! p>allel s f>1 t 8 c>ry+ ! door & po/s ( ! gate ( ,gaza to ! top ( a hill t is be=e ,hebron1 ,judges xvi4 #c4 signifies ,*ri/'s resurrection4 ,b x is abom9able1 :5 any "o supposes1 z "s h unw>ily done1 t 8 lov+ a woman 9 ! valley ( ,sorek1 ^: "n 0 ,delilah1 v]4 #d4 0 a type ( ,*ri/'s lov+ ! ,g5tile *ur*4 ,b1 because ,i w\ld n give any occasion to conclude t ,i h light ?\ghts ( ! p]=mance ( "s1 :o h expla9$ _m ?+s1 :i* !y call types1 9 scripture1 ) a v hone/ & good design1 to lead ! _w into ! k ( sev]al great gospel-tru?s2 ,i %all take leave to di/+ui% betwe5 ^? ?+s1 :i* 7 pla9ly design$1 9 scripture1 to be types1 & "s o!r1 :i*1 ?\gh x do? n appe> t !y 7 look$ ^u z su* by ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur*1 yet !y may be accommodat$ to illu/rate or expla9 "s doctr9es conta9$ 9 ! gospel4 ,if any "o call ^! me?ods ( illu/ration1 types1 because !re is "s analogy or resemblance betwe5 !m & ,*ri/1 or ! b5efits ( ! cov5ant1 !y may ext5d _! illu/rations z f> z !y please2 ,i w n cont5d ) !m4 ,x is n _! say+1 t su* & su* ?+s are similitudes1 by :i* ,*ri/ may be set =?2 b _! ass]t+ t ^! similitudes 7 design$ by ,god1 to be ord9ances = ! fai? ( 8 *ur*1 to lead !m into ! k ( ,*ri/1 t ,i militate aga9/1 :5 ,i suppose t "s are *>geable ) an extreme1 9 ext5d+ ?is matt] too f>1 :i*1 x is c]ta91 _m h done4 ,b ?is may give occasion to enquire2 :5 we may det]m9e t a ?+ is design$1 by ,god1 to be a type ( ,*ri/1 & ! grace ( ! cov5ant8 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 7#a47 ,z to :at respects p]sons1 or1 z x is commonly express$1 p]sonal types1 ?\gh ,i _c say1 t e "o1 ^: life & actions be> a v great resemblance to "s ?+s t are rem>kable 9 ! life ( ,*ri/1 is a type ( him1 9 any o!r s5se1 ?an1 z we are l$1 by ! analogy1 or resemblance ( ?+s1 to speak ( x1 9 a way ( accommodation or illu/ration2 yet we h "s directions giv5 u1 by :i* we may conclude "s p]sons to be types ( ,*ri/2 "o ( :i* is1 :5 he is call$ by _! "n3 ?us our ,savi\r's be+ call$ ,david1 9 sev]al scriptures1 ,hos4 iii4 #e4 ,ezek4 xxxiv4 #bc4 & ,david's (t5 speak+ 9 ! ,p]son ( our ,savi\r1 9 sev]al ( 8 ,psalms1 seems to intimate1 t he 0 look$ ^u1 by ! *ur* 9 8 day1 z a type ( ,*ri/4 ,aga91 ,moses seems to imply z mu* conc]n+ himself1 :5 he speaks ( ,*ri/ z a ,prophet1 :om ! ,"l ,god %\ld raise up f among _! bre?r51 & he adds1 t he %\ld be l unto him1 & consequ5tly typifi$ by him1 ,deut4 xviii4 #ae4 & ! apo/le seems to intimate z mu*1 :5 he comp>es ,moses & ,*ri/ toge!r1 9 po9t ( fai?fulness1 t ! "o 0 fai?ful z a s]vant 9 ,god's h\se1 ! o!r z a ,son ov] 8 own h\se1 ,heb4 iii1 #b1 #e1 #f4 ,aga91 :5 any rem>kable actions1 7 done by p]sons m5tion$ 9 scripture1 :i* 7 all[$ to be typical1 x foll[s1 f !nce1 t ! p]son1 :o 0 appo9t$ to be ,god's m9i/] 9 do+ !m1 0 a type ( ,*ri/4 ,?us we may conclude ,jo%ua to h be5 reckon$1 by ,israel1 a type ( ,*ri/1 9 lead+ !m into ! l& ( ,canaan1 ^u ! same gr\nd t !y _h to look ^u t l&1 z a type ( ! gospel-re/1 :i* we are br\ght to by ,*ri/4 ,&1 = ! same reason1 ,solomon might be call$ a type ( ,*ri/1 z he built ! temple1 :i* 0 reckon$1 by ! ,jews1 z a type ( ,god's pres5ce1 9 a way ( grace ) 8 p2 & !re are o!r passages1 t might be ref]r$ to 9 scripture1 :i* f>!r prove him to be a type ( ,*ri/4#ajh ,& no?+ is m evid5t1 ?an t ! prie/s1 "u ! law1 :o 7 m9i/]s 9 holy ?+s1 & ! high prie/1 9 a way ( em95cy1 7 types ( ,*ri/2 !y are s consid]$ 9 ! explication !re(1 giv5 9 ! epi/le to ! ,hebrews2 & !y f>!r appe> to be s1 inasmu* z ! *ur* _h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t _! m9i/ry 0 typical1 or ! gifts1 or sacrifices t !y (f]$1 7 types ( :at 0 (f]$ by ,*ri/1 = our r$emption4 ,& ?is leads u1 7#b47 ,to consid] ^? types1 :i* are call$ real1 or ?+s done1 z be+ ord9ances design$ to signify ! grace ( ! cov5ant4 ,^! 7 ei!r occasional1 or /at$2 ! =m] :]e( 7 design$ = types1 at ^? times1 :5 ! ?+s 7 p]=m$4 ,b x do? n appe> t !y 7 s aft]w>ds1 9 succe$+ ages2 z _! pass+ ?r\gh ! r$ sea1 be+ "u ! cl\d1 _! eat+ manna 9 ! wild]ness1 & dr9k+ wat] t came out ( ! rock4 ,all ^! ?+s are expressly m5tion$1 by ! apo/le1 z types1 #a ,cor4 x4 #a1 #c1 #d4 comp>$ ) v]4 #aa4 & we may add !reto ! braz5 s]p5t1 :i* 0 pla9ly a type ( ,*ri/1 &1 z su*1 our ,savi\r applies x to himself1 9 ,john iii4 #ad4 ,b all ^! 7 occasional types1 :i* 7 ord9ances to ! *ur* no long] ?an ! action 0 cont9u$4 ,aga91 !re 7 o!r ?+s1 :i* seem$ to be /&+ types1 or ord9ances1 9 all successive ages1 till ,*ri/ ! ,antitype came1 z circumcision1 ! passov]1 sacrifices1 & o!r rites ( wor%ip1 us$ 9 ! temple s]vice2 ^! ?+s be+ expressly m5tion$1 9 scripture1 z types1 we h gr\nd to det]m9e !m to be s4 ,?us conc]n+ ! cov5ant ( grace1 z reveal$ to ! *ur* ( old4 #b4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 t ! me?od :i* ,god took 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 "u ! ,old ,te/am5t1 0 suffici5t to build up 8 elect 9 ! fai? ( ! promis$ ,messiah4 ,!re 71 inde$1 _m types giv5 to ! *ur*1 b ^! w\ld n h l$ !m into ! k ( ,*ri/1 & salvation to be obta9$ by him1 unless ,god _h tak5 "s me?od to expla9 !m2 = !y _h n a natural t5d5cy to signify ,*ri/1 & ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 z words h1 accord+ to ! common s5se !re(1 to make kn[n ! ideas !y convey3 b _! signification 01 = ! mo/ "p1 if n altoge!r1 in/itut$1 or annex$ to !m1 by ! div9e appo9tm5t1 & _m ( !m _h n ! lea/ resemblance1 9 !mselves1 ( :at !y 7 orda9$ to signify2 !re=e x 0 necess>y t !y %\ld be expla9$4 ,= we may say ! same ?+ ( a type1 t is said ( a p>able1 z !y are bo? figurative repres5tations ( "s less kn[n ideas1 t are design$ to be convey$ !reby2 n[ a p>able is /yl$1 by ! ,psalmi/1 ,a d>k say+1 ,psal4 lxxviii4 #b4 &1 by ! prophet ,ezekiel1 ,a riddle1 ,ezek4 xvii4 #b4 & our ,savi\r1 speak+ !re(1 9 ?is s5se1 tells 8 disciples1 t unto !m x 0 giv5 to "k ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( ,god1 b to o!rs 9 p>ables1 ,luke viii4 #aj4 & !y are else:]e oppos$ to a pla9 way ( speak+1 z :5 ! disciples say1 ,n[ speake/ ?\ pla9ly1 & speake/ no prov]b1 or p>able1 ,john xvi4 #bi4 z x is r5d]$ 9 ! m>g92 s :5 ,na?an reprov$ ,david = 8 s91 9 ! matt] ( ,uriah1 he fir/ repres5t$ x by a p>able1 tak5 f ! ri* man's robb+ ! poor man ( 8 ewe-lamb1 :i*1 be=e he expla9$ ! mean+ ( x1 0 n und]/ood by him1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #a-f4 ,b :5 he told him1 ,?\ art ! man int5d$ h]eby1 x 0 z evid5t to him1 z ?\gh he _h made use ( ! mo/ significant words relat+ to ?is matt]4 ,! same may be said conc]n+ types "u ! ,old ,te/am5t disp5sation2 !y w\ld h be5 un9telligible1 _h !re be5 no explication annex$ to !m1 :]eby ! spiritual mean+ !re( might be und]/ood4 ,&1 if we consid] !m z a "p ( religi\s wor%ip1 we _c suppose t t consi/$ only 9 "s bodily ex]cises1 su* z kill+ ( bea/s1 spr9kl+ ! blood1 c4 = t is no "p ( religion1 any o!rwise ?an z x ref]s to1 & leads ! fai? ( ^?1 :o are engag$ !re91 into ! k ( "s ?+s1 9 :i* x is m imm$iately conc]n$4 ,b ?is argum5t hav+ be5 insi/$ on else:]e1#aji & ! necessity ( ,god's lead+ 8 *ur* into ! mean+ ( ! c]emonial law1 hav+ be5 consid]$ & prov$1 f ! div9e goodness1 & a brief acc\nt hav+ be5 giv5 ( ! me?od :i* ,god took to lead !m into x1 :i* t5ds to obviate any objection t might be made aga9/ x we %all only obs]ve1 at pres5t1 t z !re is a v cle> explication giv5 h]e(1 9 sev]al places 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 s !re are "s expressions us$ 9 ! ,old1 :i* seem to ref] to ! spiritual mean+ !re(2 &1 if x be all[$ t ! *ur* _h !n ! lea/ intimation giv5 !m1 ei!r by "s h9ts1 conta9$ 9 scripture1 or by "s o!r me?ods ( reveal+ x1 t !re 0 a spiritual mean+ affix$ !reunto1 :i* x is pla9 !re 01 !n x w foll[1 t !y might easily1 f ?is direction1 h appli$ ?is to p>ticul> in/ances1 & h atta9$ a v great degree ( ! k ( ! spiritual mean+ ( ^! types & ord9ances4 ,t ?is may f>!r appe>1 let x be consid]$1 t !y 7 l$ into sev]al doctr9es relat+ to ! ,messiah1 & ! (fices t he 0 to execute z ,m$iator1 by express words1 & !y mu/ be giv5 up to a v great degree ( judicial bl9dness1 z ! ,jews are at ?is day1 if !y c\ld n und]/& !reby _m ( ^? great tru?s1 :i* relate to ! way ( salvation by ,*ri/4 ,n[1 if !y 7 l$ into !m1 by ?is m pla9 me?od1 !y might easily accommodate ! typical ord9ances !reunto1 & accord+ly ! "o w\ld be a key to ! o!r3 ?us1 :5 !y 7 told ( ! ,messiah's be>+ ! iniquity ( 8 p1 z ! prophet ,isaiah does1 or ( ! ,"l's lay+ on him ! iniquity ( u all1 ,isa4 liii4 #d1 #f4 !y might easily und]/& t ! same ?+ 0 signifi$ by "s rites us$ 9 sacrific+1 z :5 ! prie/ 0 to lay 8 h& on ! head ( ! sacrifice1 be=e he slew x1 & its be+1 ^u ?is occasion1 said to be> ! iniquity ( ! congregation1 ,lev4 iv4 #d4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xvi4 #ba1 #bb4 !re=e !y c\ld n be at a loss1 z to ! spiritual mean+ !re(4 ,&1 :5 we read else:]e su* expressions1 z pla9ly ref] to ! ?+ signifi$1 by "s c]emonial ord9ances1 viz4 ,! circumcision ( ! he>t1 ,deut4 xxx4 #f4 ,! calves ( ! lips1 ,hos4 xiv4 #b4 ,! sacrifice ( ?anksgiv+1 ,psal4 cxvi4 #ag4 & _m o!r passages ( ! l nature1 x _c reasonably be suppos$ t !y 7 :olly /rang]s to x2 & !re=e ^! types & ord9ances 71 9 an objective way1 suffici5t to build !m up 9 ! fai? ( ! ,messiah4 ,?is be+ consid]$1 x may v evid5tly be inf]r$1 f h5ce1 t !y _h full remission ( s9s1 & et]nal life1 z x is f>!r obs]v$2 & !re=e x is n necess>y to suppose1 ) "s ( ! ,pelagians & ,soc9ians1 t !y might be sav$ )\t ! k ( ,*ri/2 nor1 ) ! ,papi/s1 t !y 7 incapable ( salvation1 till ,*ri/ came & prea*$ to !m aft] 8 dea?1 & s dis*>g$ !m f ! prison1 9 :i* !y 7 deta9$2 nor ) "s among ! ,prote/ants1 :o ext5d ! bondage ( ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur* s f>1 z ?\gh !y 7 n fully ju/ifi$1 b lay "u a p]petual dread ( ! wra? ( ,god4 ,?is we (t5 meet ) 9 ! writ+s ( _m1 :o1 9 o!r respects1 expla9 ! doctr9e ( ! cov5ant ( grace 9 a v unexceptionable way4 ,& "h ,i _c b obs]ve1 :at is well kn[n1 by ^? :o live 9 ! ,unit$ ,ne!rl&s1 t ?is matt] has be5 debat$ ) s mu* w>m? 9 ^? p>ts1 t x has occasion$ divisions & misund]/&+s among div9es1 :o1 9 o!r respects1 h adh]$ to1 & well def5d$ ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 aga9/ ^? :o h oppos$ !m4 ,! judici\s & le>n$ ,cocceius1 :om ,i _c b m5tion ) ! greate/ respect1 :o liv$ ab\t ! middle ( ! la/ c5tury1 has be51 & is n[1 foll[$ by _m div9es1 9 ^? p>ticul> modes ( expla9+ ?is doctr9e1 :i* he makes use (3 8 s5tim5ts1 inde$1 ab\t ?is matt]1 7 n :olly new2 b hav+ writt5 comm5t>ies on sev]al p>ts ( scripture1 he takes occasion to expla9 great numb]s ( texts1 agreeably to t p>ticul> s*eme1 :i* he ma9ta9s2 & :ile1 on ! "o h&1 he runs great l5g?s1 9 expla9+ :at he reckons to be scripture-types & pr$ictions1 & !reby gives great scope to 8 imag9ation on ! o!r h&1 he ext5ds ! t]ror1 bondage1 & d>kness1 :i* ! *ur* 0 "u1 dur+ ! legal disp5sation1 f>!r ?an c well be ju/ifi$1 & advances sev]al ?+s 9 def5d+ & expla9+ 8 s*eme1 :i* _m div9es1 :o d n give into 8 way ( ?9k+1 h except$ aga9/4 ,in/ead ( mak+ b two disp5sations ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 accord+ to ! commonly receiv$ op9ion1 he supposes t !re 7 ?ree2#aaj namely1 ! fir/ f ,god's giv+ ! promise to our fir/ p>5ts1 imm$iately aft] !y fell1 relat+ to ! se$ ( ! woman1 t %\ld break ! s]p5t's head1 to 8 deliv]+ ! law f m\nt ,s9ai2 :i* disp5sation _h no?+ ( t]ror1 or bondage1 9 x1 any m ?an ! disp5sation :i* we are "u2 & he supposes1 t ! *ur* _h cle>] discov]ies ( ,*ri/1 & ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant1 ?an !y _h aft] ,moses's "t4 ,! second disp5sation 01 t :i* took place :5 ,god gave ,israel ! law f m\nt ,s9ai1 :i* he g5]ally describes z a yoke1 :i* !y c\ld h>dly be>2 & sometimes z a curse1 a rigor\s disp5sation1 9 :i* !re 0 a daily remembrance ( s93 & ! reason ( ,god's ex]cis+ ?is sev]ity1 & %utt+ !m up 9 a judicial way1 "u t]ror1 d>kness1 & bondage1 01 because !y revolt$ f him1 by wor%ipp+ ! gold5 calf1 a little be=e ! law 0 giv52 ^u :i* occasion1 ,god put a vail ^u 8 ord9ances1 cov]$ ! my/]ies ( ! gospel by types1 &1 at ! same "t1 did n lead !m into ! mean+ !re(1 :i* z 0 be=e obs]v$1 w\ld h a t5d5cy to leave !m 9 a /ate ( d>kness1 z to ! great doctr9es t 7 signifi$ by ^! types & ord9ances ( ! c]emonial law4 ,& ?is he supposes to be ! mean+ ( :at ! apo/le says1 conc]n+ ! d\ble vail2 "o put on ! ?+s !mselves1 ! o!r1 on ! he>ts ( ! ,jews2 & bo? ^! 7 typifi$ by ! vail1 :i* ,moses put ov] 8 face1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ac-ae1 & ?is d>kness 0 att5d$ ) di/ress & t]ror ( consci5ce1 :]eby !y 71 z ! apo/le says else:]e1 ,all _! life-"t subject to bondage1 ,heb4 ii4 #ae4 :i* !y expla91 conc]n+ ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 "u ! legal disp5sation4 ,& !y add1 t all ?is cont9u$ z long z t disp5sation la/$1 or till x 0 succe$$ by ! ?ird1 viz4 ! gospel-disp5sation1 :i* we are "u1 :]eby ! *ur* 0 deliv]$ f ?is yoke1 :i* nei!r !y1 nor _! fa!rs1 7 able to be>4 ,b t :i* ,i w\ld take occasion to except aga9/1 9 ?is s*eme1 is1 #a4 ,!y seem to make ! t]ror1 bondage1 & d>kness1 :i* ! *ur* 0 "u1 great] ?an !y ought to d2 =1 ,i humbly conceive1 all ^? scriptures1 :i* !y ref] to = ! pro( h]e(1 are to be tak51 n 9 an absolute1 b a comp>ative s5se4 ,x is "o ?+ to say1 t ?is disp5sation 0 less bright & com=table1 ?an ! pres5t disp5sation1 :i* we are "u1 is2 & ano!r ?+ to say1 t x 0 s d>k & com=tless1 z !y g5]ally repres5t x to be4 #b4 ,i _c b ?9k1 z ,i h be=e obs]v$1 t ! *ur* ( ,israel _h a cle>] disc]n+ ( ! mean+ ( ! ord9ances ( ! c]emonial law1 ?an ^! div9es w\ld all[ !m to h _h2 or1 at lea/1 t ! vail1 t 0 ^u _! he>ts1 pr9cipally respect$ a "p ( !m1 & t 9 "s p>ticul> ages1 n 9 e age ( ! ,jewi% *ur*2 = "s ( ! ,old ,te/am5t-sa9ts seem to h discov]$ a great degree ( light 9 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 z appe>s m especially f sev]al ( ! ,psalms ( ,david1 & "s ( ! writ+s ( ! prophets4 #c4 ,:atev] degree ( judicial bl9dness & d>kness ! *ur* ( ! ,jews might be expos$ to = s91 x does n s fully appe> t ?is 0 inflict$ z a puni%m5t on !m1 = wor%ipp+ ! gold5 calf at ! foot ( ! m\nt ,s9ai3 b !re 7 sev]al in/ances ( idolatry & apo/acy f ,god1 t gave occasion !reunto1 :i*1 :5 !y rep5t$ (1 & 7 re=m$ f1 ! effects ( 8 wra? 7 tak5 away2 !re=e we are n to suppose1 t ! c]emonial law 0 giv51 at fir/1 z a yoke1 or curse1 laid on !m = ?is s9 9 p>ticul>4 #d4 ,we are n to ext5d ! bondage & d>kness !re( s f>1 ) respect to any ( !m1 z to suppose1 t1 "u t disp5sation1 !y _h n full remission ( s92 = ! contr>y h]eto seems to be conta9$ 9 sev]al scriptures2 z :5 x is said1 ,bless$ is he ^: transgression is =giv51 ^: s9 is cov]$1 bless$ is ! man to :om ! ,"l impute? n iniquity1 ,psal4 xxxii4 #a1 #b4 &1 ,!re is =giv5ess ) !e1 t ?\ maye/ be fe>$1 ,psal4 cxxx4 #d4 & else:]e1 ,?\1 ,"l1 art good1 & ready to =give1 & pl5te\s 9 m]cy1 to all t call ^u !e2 & ?\ ha/ =giv5 ! iniquity ( ?y p1 ?\ ha/ cov]$ all _! s91 ,psal4 lxxxvi4 #e4 & lxxxv4 #b4 & else:]e1 ,:o is a ,god l unto !e1 t p>done? iniquity1 & passe? by ! transgression ( ! remnant ( 8 h]itage8 ,he reta9e? n 8 ang] = ev]1 because he delighte? 9 m]cy4 ,he w turn aga91 he w h compassion ^u u2 he w subdue our iniquities2 & ?\ wilt ca/ all _! s9s into ! dep?s ( ! sea1 ,micah4 vii4 #ah1 #ai4 ,^!1 & su*-l scriptures1 seem s pla9ly to ov]?r[ ?is "p ( _! s*eme1 t !y are oblig$1 9 def5ce !re(1 to und]/& !m all1 z conta9+ no?+ else1 b a pr$iction ( t bless$ness1 :i* ! ,new ,te/am5t-*ur* %\ld receive1 & n z a privilege t 0 enjoy$ "u ! legal disp5sation1 :i* ,i _c b ?9k to be an evasive p]v]sion ( ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 b n[ ref]r$ to1 & o!rs ( ! l nature2 = x is pla9 t ! apo/le1 ref]r+ to "o ( !m1 to wit1 ! words ( ! ,psalmi/1 9 ,rom4 iv4 #f4 comp>$ ) v]4 #i4 says1 t !re9 ,david describes ! bless$ness t come? n on ! circumcision only1 t is1 n only on ! ,jews1 b on ! uncircumcision also1 t is1 ! gospel-*ur*2 :i* is a pla9 argum5t1 t ?is bless$ness1 t accompanies =giv5ess1 0 a privilege1 t ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur* enjoy$1 & n b>ely a promise ( :at ! ,new ,te/am5t-*ur* 0 to expect3 q4 d4 0 ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur* ! only bless$ p]sons 9 enjoy+ =giv5ess8 ,no1 says he1 z !y =m]ly enjoy$ x1 we :o believe1 are p>tak]s ( ! same privilege4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t1 9 consi/5cy ) ?is s*eme1 !y ent]ta9 "s unw>rantable notions ab\t ! ju/ification ( ! ,old ,te/am5t *ur*4 ,"s say1 t x 0 less full2 o!rs1 :i* is a m ungu>d$ way ( speak+1 t x 0 less true2#aaa &1 agreeably h]eunto1 !y suppose1 t !y _h no o!r ideas ( ! doctr9e ( ju/ification1 b z imply+ 9 x ! div9e =be>ance1 or n puni%+ s92 ?\gh !y _h a p]petual dread t x w\ld be puni%$ at la/1 & no com=table s5se ( ! =giv5ess !re(4#aab ,b ?is is c]ta9ly an ext5d+ ! t]ror & bondage ( t disp5sation f>!r ?an we h j gr\nd1 f scripture1 to d1 :atev] turns !y give to sev]al scriptures 9 def5ce !re(2 & !re=e we mu/ conclude1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 t ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur* _h full remission ( s9s1 z well z et]nal salvation4 ,,ii4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! cov5ant ( grace1 z adm9i/]$ "u ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :i* is ! disp5sation !re(1 t we are "u & is to cont9ue to ! end ( ! _w1 :i* by way ( em95cy1 we call ! gospel-disp5sation2 conc]n+ :i* x is obs]v$1 #a4 ,t x began :5 ,*ri/1 ! ,sub/ance1 0 exhibit$4 ,he is call$ ! ,sub/ance !re(1 )\t any p>ticul> limitation ( ! ^w2 & !re=e we may und]/& !reby1 ei!r t he 0 ! ,sub/ance ( ! c]emonial law1 z all ! promises & types !re( _h a peculi> ref]5ce to him2 &1 z ! apo/le says1 ,to him give all ! prophets witness1 ,acts x4 #dc4 or else he may be consid]$ z ! ,sub/ance ( ! ,new ,te/am5t-disp5sation1 ! subject-matt] ( ! m9i/ry ( ! gospel4 ,?us ! apo/le speaks ( ,*ri/ crucifi$1 z ! pr9cipal ?+ :i* he det]m9$ to "k1 or insi/ on1 9 ! ex]cise ( 8 m9i/ry1 & t ) good reason1 s9ce all gospel-doctr9es 7 design$ to lead u to him1 & set =? 8 glory1 z ! ,f\nta9 & ,au?or ( our salvation1 #a ,cor4 i4 #bc4 *ap4 ii4 #b4 ,& bo? ! seals ( ! new cov5ant1 namely1 ,baptism1 & ! ,"l's ,supp]1 signify t salvation :i* we enjoy1 or hope =1 by ,*ri/1 our consecration to him1 & communion ) him3 ?us he is truly /yl$ ! sub/ance ( bo? ! disp5sations ( ! cov5ant2 ! =m] look$ =w>d1 & po9t$ out ,*ri/ to come1 z ! object ( ! *ur*'s desire & expectation2 ! latt] repres5ts him z be+ come1 & s ! object ( our joy & ?ankfulness1 = ! bless+s :i* he has procur$ = u4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] :5 x 0 t ! ,new ,te/am5t-disp5sation comm5c$1 :i* is "h said to be ^u ,*ri/'s be+ exhibit$4 ,*ri/'s exhibition implies 9 x1 ei!r 8 public appe>+ :5 he 0 made fle%1 & dwelt among/ u1 or else x has a p>ticul> respect to ! "t :5 he fir/ ent]$ on 8 public m9i/ry & w5t ab\t do+ good1 confirm+ 8 mission by unconte/$ miracles3 ?is he did imm$iately aft] 8 baptism1 :]eby he appe>$ to be ! ,p]son1 ^: com+ ! prophets _h =etold1 & :om ,john ! ,bapti/ _h po9t$ at1 & giv5 ! _w gr\nd to expect t he w\ld imm$iately %ew himself1 9 a public mann] to !m :i* he did accord+ly4 ,?is appe>+ ( ,*ri/1 0 l ! sun's ris+ aft] a night ( d>kness1 & !re=e1 9 "s respects1 ! gospel-disp5sation might be said to beg9 !n2 nev]!less1 9 propriety ( speak+1 x c\ld n be said fully to comm5ce till ,*ri/'s resurrection3 !n x 0 t ! c]emonial law ceas$1 all ! types & ord9ances !re( hav+ _h _! accompli%m5t 9 him4 ,?us ! prophet ,daniel speaks fir/ ( ,*ri/'s be+ cut (f1 & !reby confirm+ ! cov5ant1 & !n ( ! sacrifice & oblation's ceas+1 ,dan4 ix4 #bf1 #bg4 &1 :5 t disp5sation 0 at an end1 ! gospel disp5sation imm$iately succe$$ x4 ,we are n[ to consid]1 #b4 ,h[ ^! two disp5sations diff]4 ,!y 71 inde$1 ! same = sub/ance1 bo? be=e & s9ce ! com+ ( ,*ri/1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 :5 we consid]$ t ! cov5ant ( grace1 not)/&+ ! diff]5t disp5sations !re(1 is b "o4 ,& ?is f>!r appe>s1 9 t ! bless+s promis$ !re9 7 ! same1 to wit1 r$emption ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & compleat salvation by him4 ,he 0 ! ,m$iator & ,f\nta9 ( all t happ9ess :i* 8 p enjoy$1 ei!r be=e or aft] 8 inc>nation2 nev]!less1 ! way ( adm9i/]+ ?is cov5ant1 "u ! gospel disp5sation1 diff]s f its =m] way2 7#a47 ,9 t x 01 be=e ?is1 pr$ict$ & signifi$1 t ,*ri/ %\ld come1 & !re=e ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur* wait$ = 8 appe>+2 & accord+ly !y are repres5t$ z say+1 ,until ! day break1 & ! %ad[s flee away2 turn1 my belov$1 & be ?\ l a roe1 or a "y h>t ^u ! m\nta9s ( ,be!r1 ,cant4 ii4 #ag4 ,b ! ,new ,te/am5t-*ur* adores & magnifies him1 z hav+ appe>$ to put away s9 by ! sacrifice ( himself1 & fully accompli% ! "w ( our r$emption !reby2 &1 9 ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 he is repres5t$ z hav+ aboli%$ dea?1 & br\ght life & immortality to light1 & done e ?+ = u t is necess>y to br+ ab\t our r$emption4 ,& ?is is also signifi$ by ! sacram5ts ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ,baptism1 & ! ,"l's ,supp]1 :i*1 ?\gh !y may be ju/ly call$ gospel-types1 or ext]nal signs ( ,*ri/1 & ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 yet !y diff] f ! types "u ! c]emonial law1 n only 9 ! matt] ( !m1 b 9 t !y ref] to ! "w ( r$emption1 z fully accompli%$ by him1 :i* ! c]emonial law c\ld n f ! nature ( ! ?+1 be said to h done4 7#b47 ,! gospel-disp5sation diff]s f ! legal1 & v mu* excels x1 z grace & salvation is !re9 held =? 9 m fulness1 evid5ce1 & efficacy1 to all nations4 ,?is is f\nd$ on :at ! apo/le says1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #g-aa4 :5 comp>+ ! two disp5sations toge!r1 he calls "o ! m9i/ration ( dea?1 or condemnation1 & describes x1 z t :i* is n[ done away1 :i* :ile x cont9u$1 0 glori\s2 ! o!r he calls1 ! m9i/ration ( ! ,_s1 or ( righte\sness1 & speaks ( x1 z excell+ 9 glory4 ,:e!r ! =m] is /yl$1 ,! m9i/ration ( dea?1 because ( ! t]rible mann] 9 :i* ! law 0 giv5 f m\nt ,s9ai1 ^u :i* occasion ! p said to ,moses ,let n ,god speak ) u1 9 su* a way1 any m1 le/ we die2 or :e!r x respects ! _m curses & ?reat5+s1 d5\nc$ 9 t disp5sation1 to det] ! p f s91 we w n det]m9e3 b x is c]ta91 t ! apo/le speaks ( ! gospel-disp5sation1 z excell+ 9 glory1 :i* is ! pr9cipal ?+ we are n[ to consid]1 & ?is x might be said to d4 #a/1 ,z grace & salvation are !re9 held =? ) great] cle>ness1 or evid5ce4 ,?is we may truly say )\t suppos+ ! legal disp5sation to be s d>k1 z t none ( ! *ur*1 9 any age !re(1 c\ld see ,*ri/1 & ! way ( salvation by him1 to be signifi$ by any ( its types or ord9ances4 ,we may obs]ve1 t :5 ! apo/le speaks ( ?is disp5sation1 he does n say absolutely t x _h no glory1 b t x _h no glory 9 ?is respect by reason (1 or comp>$ )1 ! glory t excelle?4 ,n[ ! gospel-disp5sation excels ! legal1 z to its cle>ness1 or fulness ( evid5ce1 9 t ! accompli%m5t ( ! pr$ictions1 or ! mak+ good ( ! promises ( r$emption & salvation by ,*ri/1 af=ds great] evid5ce ( ! tru? & reality ( ^! bless+s1 ?an ! b>e giv+ ! promises c\ld be said to d2 = ?\gh "o gave !m ! expectation1 ! o!r put !m into ! actual possession !re(1 :5 ,*ri/ ! ,sub/ance1 01 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 exhibit$1 & ! c]emonial law _h its accompli%m5t 9 him4 #b;dly1 ,"u ! gospel-disp5sation1 grace & salvation reveal$ !re91 are att5d$ ) great] efficacy2 = z ! greate/ "p ( ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur* 7 n s mu* dispos$1 z !y ought1 especially 9 "s ages !re(1 to enquire into1 or endeav\r to atta9 a cle>] disc]n+ ( ! spiritual mean+ ( ! c]emonial in/itutions1 ?r\gh ! bl9dness ( _! m9ds1 & ! h>dness ( _! he>ts1 s ! effect & consequ5ce h]e(1 0 answ]able !reunto1 inasmu* z !re 0 b a small remnant ( !m1 :o obta9$ m]cy to be fai?ful1 :o rejoic$ to see ,*ri/'s day1 & embrac$ ! promises :i* !y beheld af> (f2 :]eas1 9 ! gospel-disp5sation1 ! ^w ( ! ,"l _h free c\rse1 & 0 m em95tly glorifi$ 9 ^? places :]e x 0 made kn[n3 b ?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid]1 #c;dly1 ,t x excell$ 9 glory1 9 reg>d ( ! ext5t !re(2 = x 0 "u ?is disp5sation t t promise 0 to h its accompli%m5t1 t ,*ri/ %\ld be a light to ! ,g5tiles1 & ,god's salvation unto ! end ( ! e>?1 ,isa4 xlix4 #f4 or t ,god w\ld de/roy ! face ( ! cov]+ ca/ ov] all p1 & ! vail t 0 spread ov] all nations1 *ap4 xxv4 #g4 ,x 0 !n t a commission 0 giv5 to prea* ! ,gospel to e creature1 ,m>k xvi4 #ae4 or t ,*ri/ %\ld be prea*$ unto ! ,g5tiles & believ$ on 9 ! _w1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 ,9 ?is respect1 ! gospel-disp5sation c]ta9ly excelle? 9 glory1 & x is ow+ h]eunto t we enjoy1 at pres5t1 ?is invaluable privilege4 ,b if ?is pres5t disp5sation be only reckon$ ! dawn & twilight1 or ! beg9n+ ( t glory t %all be reveal$ at ,*ri/'s second com+1 z grace is sometimes /yl$ glory begun2 or if ! apo/le's description ( x1 :5 he says1 t we are come unto ! heav5ly ,j]usalem1 & to an innum]able company ( angels1 to ! g5]al assembly & *ur* ( ! fir/-born1 & to ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 ,heb4 xii4 #bb1 #bc4 conta9s an intimation1 t ! glory1 :i* /ill rema9s to be reveal$1 is no?+ else b ! p]fection ( ?is pres5t disp5sation1 t we may conclude t x f> excelle? all o!rs 9 glory4 ,f :at has be5 said1 9 comp>+ ! =m]1 & pres5t disp5sation ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 we may inf]3 #a4 ,! c>e ( ,god ext5d$ to 8 *ur*1 9 all ! ages !re(2 s t he nev] left !m )\t ! means ( grace1 :i*1 h[ v>i\s soev] !y h be5 z to ! matt] ( !m1 h yet t5d$ to answ] ! same end1 namely1 lead+ ! *ur* into ! k ( ,*ri/4 #b4 ,we may f>!r inf] ! necessity ( ext]nal & visible wor%ip1 :i* ! *ur* 0 nev] :olly de/itute (1 = !n x w\ld h ceas$ to h be5 a *ur*2 & also ! necessity ( div9e revelation1 z to :at respects ! way ( salvation by ,*ri/2 & !re=e we mu/ n conclude1 t ! *ur* 01 at any "t1 )\t "s beams ( gospel-light %9+ into x1 or t !y 7 left1 z ! ,hea!n are1 to seek ! ,"l1 if haply !y might feel aft] him1 z ! apo/le speaks1 ,acts xvii4 #bg4 or t1 be=e ! gospel-disp5sation comm5c$1 salvation 0 to be obta9$1 by adh]+ to ! light & dictates ( nature1 :i* discov]s no?+ ( ! way ( salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/1 or ( t remission ( s91 :i* is only to be obta9$ ?r\gh him4 #c4 ,*ri/'s hav+ be5 reveal$ to1 & consequ5tly kn[n by ! ,old ,te/am5t *ur*1 z ! promis$ ,messiah1 may give "s light to our und]/&+ :at we (t5 read 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t conc]n+ p]sons believ+ 9 him1 ^u 8 work+ ( miracles1 or us+ "s o!r me?ods to conv9ce !m t he 0 ! ,messiah1 :51 at ! same "t1 we d n read ( any p>ticul> discov]y made to !m relat+ to ! glory ( 8 ,p]son1 & (fices1 & ! design ( 8 com+ into ! _w1 :i* 0 necess>y to _! believ+ him1 9 a sav+ way1 to be ! ,messiah4 ,?us :5 he conv]t$ ! woman ( ,sam>ia1 by reveal+ himself to be t ,prophet1 :om ! *ur* expect$1 :5 he told h] "s ( ! secret actions ( h] life1 %e imm$iately believ$ 9 him1 ,john iv4 #ah1 #ai1 #bi4 & _m ( h] fell[-citiz5s believ$ on him1 ^u ! report t %e gave !m h]e(1 v]4 #ci4 &1 :5 he op5$ ! eyes ( ! man t 0 born bl9d1 he only ask$ him ?is "q1 ,do/ ?\ believe on ! ,son ( ,god8 & !n discov]s t he 0 ! ,p]son2 & x imm$iately foll[s1 t he believ$ & wor%ipp$ him1 ,john ix4 #ce1 #cg1 #ch4 ,& !re 7 _m o!r in/ances ( ! l nature 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 :i* p]sons believ$ 9 ,*ri/1 be=e he gave !m a p>ticul> acc\nt ( 8 design 9 com+ into ! _w1 b>ely ^u 8 work+ miracles1 :i* gave !m a conviction t he 0 ! ,messiah2 :]eas fai? supposes n only a conviction t ,*ri/ is ! ,messiah1 b a k ( 8 ,p]son1 & ! (fices he 0 to execute z su*4 ,?is may v easily be acc\nt$ =1 by suppos+ t ! ,jews _h be5 be=e in/ruct$ 9 ?is matt]1 & !re=e !y want$ no new discov]ies h]e(2 accord+ly !y believ$ 9 him1 & wor%ipp$ him1 z be+ induc$ h]eunto1 by ^? intimations t 7 giv5 to !m1 "u ! ,old-,te/am5t disp5sation1 t ! ,messiah1 :5ev] he appe>$1 w\ld be ! ,object ( fai? & wor%ip4 #d4 ,s9ce ! gospel is m cle>ly prea*$ "u ?is pres5t disp5sation1 ?an x 0 be=e2 ?is t5ds to aggravate ! s9 ( ^? :o despise ,*ri/1 z reveal$ !re91 z our ,savi\r says1 ,?is is ! condemnation t light is come into ! _w1 & m5 lov$ d>kness r ?an light1 because _! de$s are evil1 *ap4 iii4 #ai4 ,be=e our ,savi\r's inc>nation1 ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur* might be said to reject ! cov5ant ( promise1 or n reg>d ! gospel conta9$ !re92 b1 "u ! ,new ,te/am5t-disp5sation1 s9n]s reject ! cov5ant ( grace1 z confirm$1 ratifi$1 & seal$1 by ! blood ( ,*ri/2 &1 z ! apo/le says1 ,c\nt ! blood ( ! cov5ant :]e) he 0 sanctifi$1 an unholy ?+1 & !re=e are ?\ght wor?y ( mu* sor] puni%m5t1 ,heb4 x4 #bi4 ,footnote #ajc3 ,see ,que/4 xcii4 ,footnote #ajd3 ,vid4 ,sp5c]4 de leg4 ,hebr4 & ejusd4 ,diss]t4 de ,urim ,?ummim2 ,m>%ami ,c4 ,*ron4 ,footnote #aje3 ,vid4 ,witsii ,egyptiaca4 ,footnote #ajf3 ,prcepta obs]vanti4 ,footnote #ajg3 4 ,footnote #ajh3 ,see ,psal4 lxii4 ! title1 comp>$ ) ! subject-matt] ( ! ,psalm1 :i* speaks ( ,*ri/ 9 ! p]son ( ,solomon4 ,footnote #aji3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 pages #ec-ef4 ,footnote #aaj3 ,! fir/1 he & 8 foll[]s call1 ,oeconomia promissionis1 or1 ante-legalis2 ! second1 ,oeconomia legalis2 ! ?ird1 ,oeconomia evangelica4 ,footnote #aaa3 ,m9us pl5a1 or m9us v]a4 ,footnote #aab3 ,= ! pro( ( ?is1 !y (t5 ref] to t scripture 9 ,rom4 iii4 #be4 9 :i* x is said1 ,:om ,god ha? set =? to be a propitiation1 to decl>e 8 righte\sness1 = ! remission ( s9s t are pa/1 ?r\gh1 or aft]1 ! =be>ance1 ( ,god1 :i* !y suppose to conta9 an intimation ( ! privilege :i* ! gospel-*ur* enjoy$1 namely1 remission ( s9s2 :]eas1 "u ! legal disp5sation1 !re 0 no?+ else appreh5d$ by !m1 b ! =be>ance ( ,god3 s t ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur* _h 2 ! ,new ,te/am5t *ur*1 2 & !y all suppose1 t !y look$ ^u ,*ri/ z ,fide-jussor1 & n ,expromissor1 :i* are t]ms us$ 9 ! civil law2 ! =m] ( :i* signifies a p]son's und]tak+ to be a surety1 &1 at ! same "t1 leav+ ! cr$itor at 8 lib]ty to exact ! debt1 ei!r ( him1 or ! debtor himself2 :]eas1 ,expromissor1 signifies1 a p]son's und]tak+ to be a surety1 9 s full & l>ge a s5se1 z t1 by virtue h]e(1 ! debtor is dis*>g$4 ,!re=e1 s9ce !y did n1 s cle>ly1 "k t ,god w\ld dis*>ge !m1 by virtue ( ,*ri/'s und]tak+ to be a ,surety1 b conclud$ t he might exact ! debt1 ei!r ( him1 or !m2 ?is 0 ! f\ndation ( t t]ror & bondage1 :i* !y 7 p]petually subject to4 ,que/4 ,,xxxvi41 ,,xxxvii4 ,,que/4 ,,xxxvi4 ,:o is ! ,m$iator ( ! ,cov5ant ( ,grace8 ,,answ4 ,! only m$iator ( ! cov5ant ( grace is ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o be+ ! et]nal ,son ( ,god1 ( "o sub/ance & equal ) ! ,fa!r1 9 ! fulness ( "t became man1 & s 0 & cont9ues to be ,god & ,man1 9 two entire di/9ct natures1 & "o ,p]son = ev]4 ,,que/4 ,,xxxvii4 ,h[ did ,*ri/1 be+ ,god1 become ,man8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god1 became ,man by tak+ to himself a true body1 & a reasonable s\l1 be+ conceiv$ by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 ! womb ( ! ,virg9 ,m>y1 ( h] sub/ance1 & born ( h]1 yet )\t s94 ,next to ! cov5ant ( grace1 & its v>i\s adm9i/rations1 we h1 9 "s foll[+ answ]s1 an acc\nt ( ! ,m$iator !re(1 :o is set =? 9 ! glory ( 8 ,p]son2 ! (fices t he executes1 & ! e/ate 9 :i* he ei!r 01 or is1 toge!r ) ^? accessions ( glory1 ) :i* he %all p]=m ! la/ "p ( 8 "w 9 ! close ( "t4 ,! fir/ ?+ to be consid]$1 is ! con/itution ( 8 ,p]son1 z ,god-man1 ,m$iator2 & "h1 ,i4 ,he is set =? z ! only ,m$iator ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,h[ we are to und]/& 8 be+ ,m$iator1 has be5 already consid]$#aac1 & x 0 obs]v$1 t he did n make peace1 by intreat+1 t ,god w\ld remit ! debt1 )\t giv+ t satisfaction1 :i* 0 necess>y to be made1 = ! secur+ ! glory ( ! div9e ju/ice4 ,h]e9 we militate aga9/ ! ,soc9ians1 :o suppose him to be /yl$ a ,m$iator1 only because he made kn[n unto ! _w ^? new laws conta9$ 9 ! gospel1 :i* we are oblig$ to obey1 z a condition ( ,god's be+ reconcil$ to u2 & giv+ u a patt]n ( ob$i5ce 9 8 conv]sation2 &1 9 ! close !re(1 confirm+ 8 doctr9e by 8 dea?2 & !n int]c$+ ) ,god1 t1 on ^! t]ms1 he w\ld accept ( u1 )\t any reg>d to ! glory ( 8 ju/ice1 :i* he is no f>!r conc]n$ ab\t1 ?an by prevail+ t x w\ld desi/ f ! dem&s :i* x might h made1 & s p>don s9 )\t satisfaction2 ,b ?is is directly contr>y to ! :ole t5or ( scripture1 :i* repres5ts him z giv+ 8 life a ransom = _m1 ,matt4 xx4 #bh4 ^u :i* acc\nt x is said he made peace ?r\gh ! blood ( 8 cross1 ,col4 i4 #bj4 & t ,god br\ght him aga9 f ! dead ?r\gh ! blood ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 z ! ,god ( peace1 ,heb4 xiii4 #bj4 &1 at ! same "t1 appe>$ to be a ,god ( inf9ite hol9ess & ju/ice1 & ,*ri/ a ,m$iator ( satisfaction3 ,b ?is w be f>!r consid]$1 :5 we speak conc]n+ 8 ,prie/ly (fice#aad4 ,t :i* we %all1 at pres5t1 obs]ve is1 t he is /yl$ ! only ,m$iator3 ,?us x is said1 ,!re is "o ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & m51 ,! man ,*ri/ ,jesus1 #a ,tim4 ii4 #e4 ,9 ?is we oppose ! ,papi/s1 :o greatly d]ogate f ! glory ( ,*ri/ by pret5d+ t ! angels1 & glorifi$ sa9ts1 are m$iators ( int]cession1 & t !y n only (f] up supplications to ,god 9 ! behalf ( m5 "h on e>?1 b ) !m !y pres5t _! own m]its1 z ?\gh ,*ri/'s r$emption & int]cession _h n be5 suffici5t )\t !m2 & accord+ly a great "p ( _! wor%ip consi/s 9 desir+ t ^! good (fices may be p]=m$ by !m1 on _! behalf1 :i* ,i _c b conclude to be a brea* ( ! fir/1 or1 at lea/1 let !m put nev] s fair col\rs ^u x1 ( ! second comm&m5t2 :i* w be f>!r consid]$ 9 its prop] place4 ,! scriptures !y br+1 9 def5ce ( ?is practice1 are no?+ to _! purpose4 ,= :5ev] an angel is said to int]c$e = m51 z x is express$1 ,! angel ( ! ,"l answ]$ & said1 ,o ,"l ( ho/s1 h[ long wilt ?\ n h m]cy on ,j]usalem1 & on ! cities ( ,judah8 ,ze*4 i4 #ab4 or to be ! object ( _! pray]s1 or supplications1 z ,jacob says1 ,! ,angel :i* r$eem$ me f all evil1 bless ! lads1 ,g54 xlviii4 #af4 no o!r p]son is int5d$ h]eby b ,*ri/ ! angel ( ! cov5ant4 ,ano!r scripture1 :i* !y br+ to ! same purpose1 is t1 9 :i* ,moses says1 ,rememb] ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,israel1 ?y s]vants1 ,exod4 xxxii4 #ac4 :i* !y mis]ably p]v]t2 = ,moses does n desire t ,god w\ld he> ! pray]s t ^! sa9ts made to him 9 ! behalf ( 8 *ur*2 b t he w\ld rememb] ! cov5ant t he made ) !m1 & s accompli% ! promises !re(1 by be/[+ ! bless+s t 8 p !n /ood 9 ne$ (4 ,& !re are two o!r scriptures t are (t5 cit$ by ! ,papi/s1 to ?is purpose1 :i*1 !y ?9k1 c h>dly be tak5 9 any o!r s5se2 "o is 9 ,rev4 v4 #h4 :]e x is said1 t ! f\r bea/s1 & f\r & tw5ty eld]s fell d[n be=e ! ,lamb1 hav+ e "o ( !m h>ps1 & gold5 vials full ( od\rs1 :i* are ! pray]s ( sa9ts2 & ! o!r is 9 *ap4 viii4 #c4 ,& ano!r angel came & /ood at ! alt>1 hav+ a gold5 c5s]2 & !re 0 giv5 unto him mu* inc5se1 t he %\ld (f] x ) ! pray]s ( all sa9ts1 ^u ! gold5 alt>1 :i* 0 be=e ! ?rone4 ,x mu/ be all[$1 t !re are _m passages1 9 ?is book1 :i* are h>d to be und]/ood2 b !re are none contr>y to ! analogy ( fai?1 or d]ogatory to ! glory ( ,*ri/1 z ! s5se !y give ( ^! scriptures is2 & !re=e we mu/ enquire1 :e!r !y may n be und]/ood o!rwise by u8 ,x is said1 inde$1 ! f\r bea/s1 & f\r & tw5ty eld]s1 _h gold5 vials full ( od\rs1 :i* are ! pray]s ( sa9ts2 b x is n fully det]m9$ :e!r1 by ^! bea/s & eld]s1 are int5d$ ! inhabitants ( heav51 or m5 on e>?4 ,if x is only an emblematical repres5tation ( ^? pray]s t are direct$ to ,god f ! *ur* 9 ?is _w1 x is no?+ to _! purpose4 ,b we w suppose t1 by ^! bea/s & eld]s1 "h spok5 (1 :o fell d[n be=e ! ,lamb1 are meant ! inhabitants ( heav53 nev]!less1 we are n to und]/&1 t !y are repres5t$ z pray+ = ! sa9ts "h on e>?2 = ! gold5 vials full ( od\rs1 are only an emblem ( ! pray]s t are put up by ! sa9ts "h on e>?1 :i* ,god accepts (1 or smells a sweet sav\r 91 z p]fum$ ) od\rs ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness4 ,?is may be illu/rat$ by ^? political emblems1 t are us$ 9 public solemnities2 su* z ! coronation ( k+s1 9 :i* ! regalia are c>ri$ by ! prime m9i/]s ( /ate1 n to signify t !y h any bran* ( k+ly dignity belong+ to !m3 b ! :ole c]emony is expressive ( 8 hon\rs & pr]ogatives1 :o is ! pr9cipal subject !re(2 s :5 ! heav5ly inhabitants are repres5t$1 9 ?is vision1 9 su* a way1 z !y are "h describ$1 x only signifies1 t ! pray]s1 :i* are put up by ,god's p "h on e>?1 ?r\gh ! m$iation ( ,*ri/1 are graci\sly he>d & answ]$ by him4 ,z = ! o!r scripture1 9 :i* x is said1 ,ano!r angel /ood at ! alt>1 & !re 0 giv5 him mu* inc5se1 t he %\ld (f] x1 ) ! pray]s ( all sa9ts1 t is g5]ally und]/ood1 by ^? :o d n give into ?is absurd op9ion ( ! ,papi/s1 z spok5 ( our ,savi\r1 & !n x makes no?+ to _! purpose1 b r militates aga9/ x4 ,b if x be object$1 to ?is s5se ( ! text1 t our ,savi\r _c prop]ly be call$ ano!r angel1 & !re=e x mu/ be meant ( "o ( ! creat$ angels2 ! s5se b n[ giv5 ( ! =ego+ scripture may be accommodat$ to x1 & s ! mean+ is1 ?is angel1 or "o ( ! angels1 /ood at ! alt> be=e ! ,lamb1 &1 9 an emblematical way1 is set =?1 z hav+ inc5se put into 8 h&1 :i* he pres5ts to him2 n z (f]+ x up = himself1 b z signify+ t x 0 = ! sake ( ,*ri/'s m]its1 t ! pray]s ( 8 p1 "h on e>?1 asc5d$ ) acceptance 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,& x is z ?\gh he %\ld say to ,*ri/1 8,! inc5se is ?9e1 ?\ ha/ a "r to ! glory !re(2 & !re=e let all "k1 t ?is is ! only f\ndation ( ! *ur*'s hope1 t _! wants %all be suppli$ by !e40 ,s t ?is does n give ! lea/ c\nt5ance to ! ,popi% doctr9e1 ( !re be+ o!r m$iators betwe5 ,god & man besides our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,"s ( ! ,papi/s1 inde$1 are s5sible t ?is op9ion t5ds to detract f ! glory ( our great ,m$iator1 & !re=e !y *use r to ass]t1 t ! sa9ts & angels are m$iators betwe5 ,*ri/ & m51 s t we are ?r\gh _! means1 to h access to him1 & by him1 to ! ,fa!r3 b1 s9ce ,*ri/ n only condesc5d$ to take our nature ^u him1 & !re9 to procure r$emption = u2 b invit$ 8 p to come to him2 & s9ce x is said1 ?r\gh him we h an access unto ! ,fa!r1 ,eph4 ii4 #ah4 & no m5tion is made ( any1 by :om we h access to ,*ri/2 & our access to ,god is f\nd$ only 9 8 blood1 we h no?+ else to d1 b1 by fai?1 9 :at he has done & suff]$ to draw nigh to ,god1 z to a ,fa!r1 reconcil$ to ?is great & only ,m$iator4 ,,ii4 ,?is ,m$iator is describ$1 z to 8 ,p]son1 z ,god inc>nate1 or1 z x is express$1 ! et]nal ,son ( ,god1 ( "o sub/ance1 & equal ) ! ,fa!r1 :o became ,man1 & t1 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se1 by assum+ to himself a true body1 & a reasonable s\l1 :i* are ! two con/itu5t p>ts ( man4 ,"h we are to consid]1 #a4 ,! ,p]son assum+ ! human nature4 ,he is /yl$ ! et]nal ,son ( ,god1 ( "o sub/ance ) ! ,fa!r1 &1 ) respect to 8 p]sonality1 equal ) him4#aae ,?is is ! same mode ( speak+ t 0 us$ by ! ,nic5e fa!rs1 9 def5ce ( our ,savi\r's div9ity aga9/ ! ,arians1 :i* we h l>gely insi/$ on1 9 our def5ce ( ! doctr9e ( ! ev]-bless$ ,tr9ity1#aaf & hav+ also expla9$ :at we mean by ,*ri/'s ,son%ip1 z ref]r+ to 8 ,p]son & "*1 z ,m$iator1#aag we %all add no m on t subject at pres5t1 b take x = grant$1 t our ,savi\r is1 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se1 a div9e ,p]son1 & %all consid] him z assum+ ! human nature2 accord+ly we may obs]ve1 7#a47 ,t x 0 ! second ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead :o 0 inc>nate1 & n ! ,fa!r1 nor ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,?is we affirm aga9/ ! ,sabellians1 :o d5y ! di/9ct ,p]sonality ( ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s2 & ass]t t ! ,fa!r1 or ! ,holy ,gho/1 might z truly be said to h be5 inc>nate1 z ! ,son1 s9ce _! ,p]sonality1 accord+ to !m1 is n s di/9ct1 z t :at is done by "o div9e ,p]son1 might n be said to h be5 done by ano!r4#aah 7#b47 ,x foll[s1 f h5ce1 t ! div9e nature1 :i* belongs 9 common to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 _c be prop]ly said to h be5 inc>nate4 ,x is true1 we read1 t ,god 0 manife/ 9 ! fle%1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 & else:]e1 t 9 him1 namely1 9 ! human nature1 dwelle? all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead1 ,col4 ii4 #i4 f :5ce "s take occasion to conclude1 t ! human nature 0 unit$ to ! ,godhead1 or t ! ,godhead ( ,*ri/ 0 said to be inc>nate3 b if ?is be ass]t$1 x mu/ be ) caution & a di/9ction4 ,i _c !re=e suppose1 t ! ,godhead absolutely consid]$1 b z includ+ 9 x ! idea ( its subsi/+ 9 ! ,p]son ( ! ,son1 0 inc>nate2 :i* is v well express$1 :5 we say t ! human nature 0 unit$ to ! second ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead1 r ?an to ! ,godhead itself4 7#c47 ,*ri/ be+ f>!r consid]$1 z ! et]nal ,son ( ,god2 x foll[s f h5ce1 t he exi/$ be=e 8 inc>nation1 :i* has be5 l>gely insi/$ on1 "u a =ego+ answ]1 9 def5ce ( ,*ri/'s prop] deity4 ,9 ?is we oppose n only ! ,soc9ians1 :o d5y t he exi/$ be=e he 0 conceiv$ 9 ! womb ( ! bless$ ,virg92 b also ! ,arians1 especially ^? ( !m :o take occasion to expla91 )\t disguise1 or ambiguity ( words1 :at !y mean :5 !y speak ( him1 z be+ be=e "t1 :i* comes inf9itely %ort ( :at is int5d$ by 8 be+ /yl$ ,god's et]nal ,son1 & s exi/+ ) him be=e "t4 ,?us we h an acc\nt ( ! ,p]son assum+ ! human nature4 #b4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! nature assum$1 or unit$ to ! div9e ,p]son1 :i* 0 an human nature1 consi/+ ( a true body1 & a reasonable s\l2 s t z ,*ri/ is1 9 "o nature1 ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r1 9 ! o!r he is ,man1 made1 9 all ! ess5tial prop]ties ( ! human nature1 l unto u4 ,"h we may consid]1 7#a47 ,t1 s9ce ?is is a matt] ( pure revelation1 we h suffici5t gr\nd1 f scripture1 to ass]t1 t our ,savi\r is bo? ,god & ,man4 ,_m ( ! scriptures1 t h be5 be=e ref]r$ to1 to prove 8 deity1 expressly attribute to him an human1 z well z a div9e nature1 & speak ( ! same ,p]son z bo? ,god & ,man2 z :5 ,god /yles him1 ,! ,man t is my ,fell[1 ,ze*4 xiii4 #g4 or1 :5 he1 :o is ,jehovah1 our righte\sness1 is also describ$ z a bran* rais$ unto ,david1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #e1 #f4 t is1 ( ! se$ ( ,david2 or1 z ! apo/le says1 he1 :o is ov] all1 ,god bless$ = ev]1 0 ( ! fa!rs conc]n+ ! fle%1 or 8 human nature1 ,rom4 ix4 #ae4 ,moreov]1 :5 we read ( ! same ,p]son1 z /yl$1 ,! mighty ,god1 & yet a ,*ild born unto u1 a ,son giv51 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 or ( ! same ,p]son's be+ call$ ,emmanuel1 ,god ) u1 & yet born ( a ,virg91 ,isa4 vii4 #ad4 comp>$ ) ,matt4 i4 #bc4 or1 :5 we read ( ! ,^w's be+ made fle%1 & dwell+ among u3 & else:]e1 be+ call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l1 & yet made ( ! se$ ( ,david1 accord+ to ! fle%1 ,rom4 i4 #c4 or1 ,god manife/ 9 ! fle%1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 ,^!1 & _m o!r scriptures1 z pla9ly prove him to be man1 z !y d t he is ,god4#aai ,&1 inde$1 ! argum5ts to prove 8 humanity1 tak5 f !nce1 are n s mu* conte/$1 z ^? t respect 8 prop] deity2 & !re=e1 if ^! scriptures prove him to be ,god1 !y conta9 z /rong & conclusive argum5ts to prove him to be ,man1 s t ! b>e m5tion ( !m is suffici5t1 especially :5 we consid]1 z x _c be d5i$1 t all ^! scriptures speak ( ! same ,p]son2 !re=e1 7#b47 ,:5 ,*ri/ is said to be bo? ,god & ,man1 x does n imply t !re are two ,p]sons 9 ! ,m$iator2 & accord+ly x is said1 9 ! answ] we are expla9+1 t ?\gh ^! natures are di/9ct1 yet ! ,p]son :o has !m1 is b "o4 ,?is is to be ma9ta9$ aga9/ ^? :o ent]ta9 fav\rable ?\ghts ( t anci5t h]esy1 fir/ broa*$ by ,ne/orius1#abj ^: me?od ( reason+ _c be reconcil$ ) ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 :i* pla9ly speak ( ! same ,p]son1 z bo? ,god & ,man1 & attribute ! same actions to him 9 diff]5t respects1 :i* is inconsi/5t ) ass]t+1 t ! ,m$iator is bo? a div9e & a human ,p]son2 & x _c be d5i$ b t x is a contradiction 9 t]ms1 to say1 t two ,p]sons c be s unit$1 z to become "o4 ,h[ev]1 x mu/ be ackn[l$g$1 t ?is is "o ( ! incompreh5sible my/]ies ( our religion2 & :5 div9es h attempt$ to expla9 "s ?+s relat+ to x1 !y h only giv5 f>!r conviction1 t !re are "s doctr9es conta9$ 9 scripture1 :i* we are b\nd to believe1 b are at a loss to det]m9e h[ !y are :at !y are ass]t$ to be4 ,if x be object$1 t we _c conceive ( an human nature1 su* an "o z our ,savi\r's is t has n its own ,p]sonality1 s9ce !re is no p>allel in/ance h]e(1 9 any o!r m51 :i* ,i take to be ! pr9cipal ?+ t gave occasion to ! ass]t+1 t he _h a human ,p]son1 z well z a div9e2 ,! answ] t ,i w\ld give to ?is objection1 is1 t ?\gh1 x is true1 e man has a di/9ct subsi/5ce ( 8 own1 )\t be+ unit$ to any o!r p]son1 yet we h no gr\nd to conclude1 t ! human nature ( ,*ri/1 ev5 9 its fir/ =mation1 _h any subsi/5ce sep>ate f ! div9e nature4 ,_h x be5 fir/ =m$1 & !n unit$ to ! div9e nature1 x w\ld h _h a prop] subsi/5ce ( its own2 b1 s9ce x 0 n1 its ,p]sonality1 consid]$ z unit$ to ! second ,p]son 9 ! ,godhead1 is conta9$ !re91 ?\gh its prop]ties are inf9itely di/9ct f x4 #c4 ,^! two natures are di/9ct2 unit$ b n conf\nd$4 ,?is is ass]t$1 9 opposition to an old explod$ h]esy1 :i* 0 ma9ta9$ by "s1 :o1 to avoid ! error ( ,ne/orius1 & 8 foll[]s1 w5t into ! o!r extreme1#aba & ass]t$1 t ! div9e & human nature ( ,*ri/ 7 conf\nd$1 or bl5d$ toge!r1 aft] ! similitude ( ?+s t are mix$ toge!r 9 a natural or artificial way1 :]eby ! composition is ( a diff]5t nature f ! p>ts ( :i* x is comp\nd$1 by :i* means !y debase 8 ,godhead1 & advance 8 manhood2 or r1 in/ead ( suppos+ him to be bo? ,god & man1 !y d1 9 effect1 say1 he is nei!r ,god nor man4 ,! ma9 f\ndation1 z ,i appreh5d1 ( ?is absurd & blasphem\s notion1 01 t !y c\ld n conceive h[ he c\ld h a div9e & human und]/&+ & w1 )\t ass]t+1 ) ,ne/orius1 t !re 7 two p]sons 9 ! ,m$iator1 :]eby !y split aga9/ "o rock1 :ile endeav\r+ to avoid ano!r4 ,& to f5ce aga9/ bo? extremes1 ! fa!rs1 9 ! c\ncil ( ,*alc$on1 expla9$ ! doctr9e 9 words to ?is purpose3 ,t ! two natures ( ,*ri/ 7 indivisibly & insep>ably unit$1 )\t suppos+ t "o 0 *ang$ into ! o!r1 or conf\nd$ ) x4 ,!re=e we mu/ consid]1 t ?\gh ^! two natures are unit$1 yet ea* ( !m reta9s its respective prop]ties1 z mu* z ! s\l & body ( man d1 ?\gh unit$ toge!r1 :i* is ! be/ similitude by :i* ?is c be illu/rat$1 ?\gh ,i d n suppose t1 9 all respects1 x answ]s x4 ,?us1 9 "o nature1 ,*ri/ _h all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead1 & 9 no?+ common ) u2 no?+ f9ite1 d]iv$1 or dep5d5t1 or any o!r way defective4 ,9 8 o!r nature1 he 0 made 9 all ?+s l unto u1 s9 only except$3 9 ?is nature1 he 0 born 9 "t1 & did n exi/ f all et]nity1 & increas$ 9 k1 & o!r end[m5ts1 prop] !reunto4 ,9 "o nature1 he _h a compreh5sive k ( all ?+s2 9 ! o!r1 he knew no?+ b by communication1 or d]ivation1 & ) ^? o!r limitations t f9ite wisdom is subject to4 ,9 "o nature he _h an inf9ite sov]eign w2 9 ! o!r1 he _h su* a w z ! creature has1 :i* ?\gh x 0 n opposite to 8 div9e w1 yet its con=mity !reunto 0 ( ! same k9d ) t :i* is 9 p]fect creatures2 s t ?\gh we d n say t 8 human w 0 ! same ) 8 div9e1 z to ! ess5tial prop]ties !re(2 yet x may be said to be ! same1 9 a moral s5se1 z con=m$ !reunto1 9 l mann]1 z ! w ( man is said to be subject$ to ! w ( ,god4 ,_h ?is be5 duly consid]$1 p]sons w\ld n h be5 s ready to give into an error s dang]\s & blasphem\s1 z t :i* we are oppos+4 ,& we h suffici5t gr\nd1 f scripture1 to di/+ui% betwe5 8 div9e & human und]/&+ & w1 inasmu* z x is said1 9 "o place1 speak+ ( 8 div9e und]/&+1 ,"l1 ?\ kn[e/ all ?+s1 ,john xxi4 #ag4 & ( 8 human1 ,( t day & h\r kn[e? no man2 no1 n ! ,son1 ,m>k xiii4 #cb4 & s ( 8 w1 x is sometimes repres5t$ z truly div9e1 9 ! same s5se z ! ,fa!r's1 z :5 x is said1 ,z ! ,fa!r raise? up ! dead1 & quick5e? !m1 ev5 s ! ,son quick5e? :om he w1 ,john v4 #ba4 & else:]e1 ,if we ask any ?+ accord+ to 8 w he he>e? u1 #a ,john v4 #ad4 &1 ,him t come? to me1 ,i w 9 no wise ca/ out1 ,john vi4 #cg4 ,&1 9 o!r places1 he is repres5t$ z hav+ an human w1 ess5tially di/9ct f ! w ( ,god2 z :5 he says1 ,n my w1 b ?9e1 be done1 ,luke xxii4 #db4 #d4 ,! nature t 0 assum$ by ! ,son ( ,god1 is f>!r describ$1 z truly & prop]ly human4 ,x 0 n an angelic nature2 z ! apo/le says1 ,he took n on him ! nature ( angels1 inasmu* z he did n design to r$eem ! angels t fell1 b he took on him ! nature ( ! se$ ( ,abraham1 ,heb4 ii4 #af4 ,&1 ?is nature is f>!r describ$1 z consi/+ ( a true body1 & a reasonable s\l4 7#a47 ,*ri/ is describ$ z hav+ a true body4 ,?is is ma9ta9$ aga9/ ^? :o1 9 an e>ly age ( ! *ur*1#abb d5i$ t he _h a real human nature4 ,^!1 x is true1 d n d5y 8 deity2 b !y suppose1 t x 0 impossible = ,god to be unit$ to human fle%1 & !re=e t he appe>$ only 9 ! lik5ess !re(2 z "s hea!n writ]s repres5t _! gods1 z appe>+ 9 human =ms1 t !y might conv]se ) m54 ,?us !y suppose1 t ! ,godhead ( ,*ri/ appe>$ 9 an human =m1 )\t a real human nature1 9 :i* s5se !y und]/& t scripture1 ,he took ^u him ! =m ( a s]vant1 & 0 made 9 ! lik5ess ( m51 ,phil4 ii4 #g4 z ?\gh1 9 t place1 ! similitude ( a man 7 oppos$ to real humanity2 or1 at lea/1 !y suppose1 t he _h no o!r human nature :5 he dwelt on e>?1 ?an :at he _h1 :5 he appe>$ to ! *ur*1 "u ! ,old ,te/am5t-disp5sation1 viz4 to ,abraham1 ,moses1 ,jo%ua1 & sev]al o!rs1 9 :i* !y conclude1 t !re 0 only ! lik5ess ( a human body1 or an a]ial "o1 :i*1 accord+ to "s common modes ( speak+1 is call$ a _s4 ,to give c\nt5ance to ?is1 !y br+ "s o!r scriptures1 z :5 x is said1 aft] 8 resurrection1 t he appe>$ 9 ano!r =m to two disciples1 z !y walk$ into ! c\ntry1 ,m>k xvi4 #ab4 s :5 he appe>$ to ,m>y1 x 0 9 su* a =m1 z t %e knew n t x 0 ,jesus1 b suppos$ him to be ! g>d5]1 ,john xx4 #ad1 #ae4 & especially :5 x is said1 9 ano!r scripture1 ,luke xxiv4 #ba4 :5 8 two disciples at ,emmaus knew him1 he vani%$ out ( _! sight2#abc :i* !y und]/& ( 8 vani%+1 9 ! same s5se1 z1 accord+ to ! popul> way ( speak+1 a spectrum is said to d4 ,b ?is op9ion is s absurd1 z well z contr>y to scripture1 t x only %ews h[ f> ! wild & extravagant fancies ( m5 may run1 :o are s h>dy1 z to set aside pla9 scriptures1 & take up ) "s few passages !re(1 )\t consid]+ _! scope & design1 or _! h>mony ) o!r scriptures4 ,&1 inde$1 !re is sc>ce any ?+ said conc]n+ him 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 b :at confutes x2 :]e we h an acc\nt ( him1 z be+ born1 pass+ ?r\gh all ! ages ( life1 conv]s+ famili>ly ) 8 p1 eat+ & dr9k+ ) !m1 &1 at la/1 dy+ on ! cross1 :i* put ?is matt] out ( all mann] ( dispute2 z also :5 he di/+ui%es himself f a _s1 :5 ! disciples 7 t]rifi$ ^u 8 /&+ unexpect$ly 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 suppos+ t he _h be5 a _s1 he satisfies !m t !y 7 mi/ak51 by say+1 ,behold my h&s & my feet1 t x is ,i myself3 h&le me1 & see2 = a _s ha? n fle% & bones1 z ye see me h1 ,luke xxiv4 #bi4 ,z = ^? scriptures 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 :i* speak ( 8 appe>+ 9 a human =m1 assum$ = t purpose2 :e!r !re 01 9 e "o ( ^? in/ances1 a real human body t appe>$1 ?\gh1 9 "s ( !m1 x is beyond dispute t !re 01 ,i w n pret5d to det]m9e2 yet x mu/ be consid]$1 t ?is is nev] /yl$ 8 inc>nation1 or becom+ man1 b x 0 only an emblem1 or prelibation !re(2 & :5 x is said1 9 ! scripture be=e m5tion$1 t he 0 made 9 ! lik5ess ( m51 x does n f h5ce foll[1 t he 0 n1 aft] 8 inc>nation1 a real man1 = ! lik5ess ( man is (t5times s und]/ood 9 scripture2 z :5 x is said1 on occasion ( ! bir? ( ,se?1 t ,adam begat a son 9 8 own lik5ess1 ,g54 v4 #c4 ,& z to t o!r scripture1 9 :i* ,*ri/ is said to appe> 9 diff]5t =ms1 x is n to be suppos$ t !re 0 a *ange 9 8 human nature1 b only a *ange 9 8 c\nt5ance1 or ext]nal me92 or he appe>$ ) o!r k9d ( g>m5ts1 :i* r5d]$ him n imm$iately kn[n by !m4 ,& :51 9 ! o!r scripture1 x is said1 he vani%$ out ( _! sight1 no?+ is int5d$ !reby1 b an in/antane\s )draw+ ( himself f !m1 :i*1 x may be might conta9 some?+ miracul\s4 7#b47 ,*ri/ is f>!r describ$1 z hav+ tak5 to himself a reasonable s\l1 to :i* 8 body 0 unit$4 ,?is is ma9ta9$ aga9/ ! ,arians1 :o d5y t he _h an human s\l1 conclud+ t ! div9e nature1 su* an "o z !y w all[ him to h1 01 z x 71 a s\l to 8 body2 :i* is f\nd$ p>tly on _! misund]/&+ ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 9 :i* x is said1 ,! ,^w 0 made fle%1 ,john i4 #ad4 & ,god 0 manife/ 9 ! fle%1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 &1 ,=asmu* z ! *ildr5 are p>tak]s ( fle% & blood1 he also himself likewise took "p ( ! same1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 &1 ,( :om1 z conc]n+ ! fle%1 ,*ri/ came1 c4 ,rom4 ix4 #e4 ,b ! pr9cipal argum5t1 by :i* ?is op9ion is support$1 is1 because !y suppose1 t1 if he _h an human s\l1 di/9ct f 8 div9e nature1 he mu/ h _h two und]/&+s & wills1 to wit1 a div9e & an human1 & !n x w\ld h be5 possible = him to h _h contr>y ideas 9 8 m9d1 & det]m9ations 9 8 w1 z man1 to :at he _h z ,god1 :i* w\ld inf] a sort ( confusion ( ?\ght1 & irregul>ity ( actions3 b to ?is x may be answ]$1 #a/1 ,z to ! =m]1 relat+ to 8 assum+ fle%1 x is a v common ?+1 9 scripture1 by a synecdo*e1 ( ! "p = ! :ole1 = fle% to signify ! :ole man1 consi/+ ( s\l & body1 ( :i* we h _m in/ances 9 scripture2 z :5 x is said1 ,all fle% _h corrupt$ 8 way1 ,g54 vi4 #ab4 t is1 all m5 _h corrupt$ _! way2 & ! prophet speak+ conc]n+ ! vanity ( man1 z mortal1 says1 ,all fle% is grass1 ,isa4 xl4 #f4 #b;dly1 ,z to ! o!r bran* ( _! argum5t2 we all[ t ,*ri/1 z ,man1 _h a di/9ct und]/&+ & w1 f :at he _h z ,god1 & t 8 human und]/&+ 0 n equally p]fect ) 8 div9e1 nei!r _h 8 human w ! sov]eignty & glory ( 8 div9e w4 ,&1 if x %\ld be also all[$1 t if 8 human und]/&+ & w _h n always be5 "u ! influ5ce & direction ( 8 div9e1 he might h _h contr>y ideas1 & det]m9ations1 z man1 to :at he _h z ,god2 yet we _c all[ t ! div9e nature w\ld s f> susp5d its direction & influ5ce1 z t 8 human und]/&+ %\ld h contradictory ideas to 8 div9e1 s t ?is inconv5i5ce %\ld ensue1 :i* w\ld occasion a confusion & disord] 9 8 actions1 or me?ods ( human conduct4 ,x 0 no disp>agem5t to him1 nor h9drance to 8 "w1 to suppose t 8 human s\l 0 subject to "s natural imp]fections1 :i* 7 inconsi/5t ) ! inf9ite p]fection ( 8 deity2 h[ev]1 x is suffici5t to ass]t1 t1 z ,man1 he knew e ?+1 :i* he 0 oblig$ to p]=m1 9 a way ( ob$i5ce1 & cons5t$ to1 & delight$ 9 e ?+ t 0 agreeable to 8 div9e w1 :i* w\ld r5d] 8 ob$i5ce compleat2 ?\gh we suppose1 t ! nature1 9 :i* he p]=m$ x1 0 less p]fect ?an t to :i* x 0 unit$2 !re=e ?is me?od ( reason+ is n conclusive1 & we mu/ suppose1 t he _h a human s\l1 di/9ct f 8 div9e nature4 ,?is is evid5t1 because he c\ld n p]=m ob$i5ce 9 ! div9e nature1 8 human s\l be+ ! only subject !re(1 & x is prop] to ! deity to be dispassionate2 !re=e ^? s9less passions :i* he 0 subject to1 7 seat$ 9 8 s\l1 z unit$ to ! body2 & t he _h su* passions1 is v pla9 f scripture2 = he says1 ,my s\l is exce$+ sorr[ful1 ev5 unto dea?1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #ch4 ,& !re are v>i\s o!r passions besides sorr[1 :i* he 0 subject to1 :i*1 ?\gh free f s91 7 altoge!r inconsi/5t ) ! inf9ite p]fection ( ! div9e nature4 #i4 ,?is human nature is said to h be5 conceiv$ by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 ! womb ( ! ,virg9 ,m>y1 & born ( h]1 yet )\t s94 ,"h we may obs]ve1 7#a47 ,t !re 0 some?+ 9 ! =mation ( ,*ri/'s human nature1 9 :i* he resembl$ ! re/ ( mank9d1 9 t he 0 n produc$1 & br\ght into a /ate ( manhood 9 an in/ant1 or creat$ out ( ! du/ ( ! gr\nd1 z ,adam 01 b 0 born1 or z ! apo/le expresses x1 made ( a woman1 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 to d5ote 8 be+ =m$ out ( h] sub/ance2 & accord+ly he began 8 /ate ( humiliation 9 infancy1 t he might1 9 all respects1 be made l unto ^? :om he came to r$eem4 ,h]e9 ! promise made to our fir/ p>5ts1 relat+ to 8 be+ ! se$ ( ! woman1 ,g54 iii4 #ae4 0 n only fulfill$2 b ano!r express pr$iction1 by ! prophet ,isaiah1 :o says1 ,unto u a ,*ild is born1 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 7#b47 ,!re 0 some?+ peculi> & extraord9>y 9 8 =mation1 z he 0 an extraord9>y ,p]son1 & to be engag$ 9 a "w peculi> to himself2 s he is said to h be5 born ( a ,virg91 n because1 z "s suppose1 t t is a /ate ( great] sanctity1 ?an any o!r condition ( life1 b1 z 0 be=e obs]v$#abd1 t he might be exempt$ f ! guilt ( ,adam's fir/ s91 :i* he w\ld h be5 liable to1 ?\gh sanctifi$ f ! womb1 _h 8 human nature be5 =m$ 9 an ord9>y way4 ,x 0 c]ta9ly necess>y t 8 human nature1 :i* 01 9 its fir/ =mation1 unit$ to 8 div9e ,p]son1 %\ld be p]fectly s9less2 s9ce x w\ld h be5 a reproa* ca/ on ! ,son ( ,god1 to h x said conc]n+ him1 t he 01 9 ! nature :i* he assum$1 e/rang$ to1 & sep>ate f ,god1 z all mank9d are1 :o are born 9 an ord9>y way4 ,& ?is 0 also necess>y = 8 accompli%+ ! "w ( our r$emption1 s9ce z ! apo/le says1 ,su* an ,high ,prie/ became u1 :o is holy1 h>mless1 undefil$1 & sep>ate f s9n]s1 ,heb4 vii4 #bf4 ,&1 9 ord] to 8 be+ born ( a ,virg91 !re 0 an extraord9>y in/ance ( ! p[] ( ,god2 & !re=e x is said1 ,! ,holy ,gho/ %all come ^u !e1 & ! p[] ( ! ,highe/ %all ov]%ad[ !e1 ,luke i4 #ce4 ,8 be+ born ( a ,virg91 0 an accompli%m5t ( t pr$iction :i* we read ( 9 ,isa4 vii4 #ad4 ,! ,"l himself %all give y a sign2 ,behold1 a ,virg9 %all conceive1 & be> a ,son1 & %all call 8 "n ,immanuel4 ,?is text be+ s conv9c+ a pro( ( ,*ri/ianity1 &1 z su*1 ref]r$ to 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ,matt4 i4 #bb1 #bc4 ! ,jews1 & _m ( ! mod]n ,dei/s1 h endeav\r$ to weak5 ! =ce !re(1 :i* r5d]s x necess>y = u to illu/rate & expla9 x1 agreeably to ! scope & design ( ! prophecy1 conta9$ 9 ! context2 :i* we %all endeav\r to d1 9 ! foll[+ ,p>aphrase4 ,says ,god to ! prophet1 8,g to ,ahaz1 & bid him n be fa9t-he>t$1 by reason ( ! ?reat5$ invasion by ! conf$]ate k+s ( ,israel & ,syria2 b let him ask a sign = ! confirmation ( 8 fai?1 t ,i may h]eby assure him1 t !y %all n be able to d him any hurt3 b ,i "k1 be=e-h&1 8 unbelief1 & ! sull5ness ( 8 temp]1 t he w refuse to ask a sign2 !re=e1 :5 ?\ goe/ to meet him1 take ?y "y son ,%e>-ja%ub 9 ?9e h&1 or 9 ?9e arms1 f :om ?\ maye/ take occasion to deliv] "p ( ! message :i* ,i s5d !e ) to him2 tell him1 t ?\gh he refuse to ask a sign1 nev]!less#abe1 ! ,"l %all give !e a sign1 to 8 p1 :om ?\ %alt comm& to he> ?is message1 z well z ,ahaz1 !y be+ equally conc]n$ h]e92 !re=e let !m "k1 t1 ?\gh _! ob/9ate & wick$ k+ calls a compliance ) my comm& a tempt+ me1 & !re=e w n ask a sign1 ,i w n give him any o!r sign1 ?an :at ! :ole h\se ( ,israel %all behold1 9 future ages1 :i*1 ?\gh x _c be prop]ly call$ a progno/ic sign1 yet x w be1 :5 x comes to pass1 a rememorative sign#abf1 & t %all be a glori\s "o2 =1 ,behold a ,virg9#abg %all conceive1 & be> a ,son1 & ?\ %alt call 8 "n ,immanuel4 ,:5 ?is wond]ful ?+ happ5s1 a ?+ new & unhe>d (1 :i* %all be creat$ 9 ! e>?1 t a woman %\ld compass a man1 z x is said else:]e1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #bb4 !n ! h\se ( ,david %all und]/& ! reason :y ,i h n suff]$ ^! two k+s to de/roy ,judah1 s t x %\ld be brok51 t x be n a p1 z ,ephraim %all1 )9 ?reescore & five ye>s1 v]4 #h4 = !n ! ,messiah c\ld n come ( ! h\se ( ,david2 & :at he %all d = !m1 :5 he comes1 is ! gr\nd & reason ( all ! temporal deliv]ances t ,i "w = !m1 & p>ticul>ly ( ?is f ! int5d$ invasion ( ^! two conf$]ate k+s4 ,tell !m1 moreov]1 t z ?is %all be a rememorative sign1 s ,i w give !m to und]/&1 at pres5t1 t !y %all be deliv]$ 9 a little "t2 = be=e ?is ,*ild1 :i* ?\ ha/ "h br\ght ) !e1 %all "k to refuse ! evil1 & *use ! good1 or %all "k ! diff]5ce betwe5 moral good & evil1 t is1 9 two or ?ree ye>s "t1 ,! l& t ?\ abhorre/ %all be =sak5 ( bo? h] k+s2 or ^? two k+s1 :i* ?\ dreade/1 %all be driv51 by ! k+ ( ,assyria1 out ( _! own l&4 ,& inasmu* z my p may be afraid1 t1 be=e ^! two ye>s are expir$1 !y %all be br\ght into su* /raights1 ?r\gh fam9e1 or sc>city ( provisions1 :i* g5]ally att5d sieges1 t !y %all want ! necess>ies ( life2 let !m "k t ?is *ild1 mean+ ,%e>-ja%ub1 %all n want butt] & honey1 t is1 ! be/ & mo/ prop] food = x1 t he may "k1 or r1 until#abh he "k to refuse ! evil1 & *use ! good1 t is1 till ^! two k+s1 ,rez9 & ,pekah1 be utt]ly de/roy$40 ,?us hav+ consid]$ our ,savi\r's be+ born ( a ,virg91 !re is "o ?+ m t is to be obs]v$ "u ?is head1 namely1 t he 0 ( h] sub/ance1 :i* is p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 ) a design to f5ce aga9/ an anci5t h]esy1 ma9ta9$ by ! ,gno/ics 9 ! second c5tury1 & ha? be5 def5d$ by o!rs1 9 lat] ages1 :o suppos$1 t our ,savi\r did n d]ive 8 human nature f ! ,virg9 ,m>y1 b t x 0 =m$ 9 heav51 & s5t d[n f !nce2 & t ! ,virg9's womb is only to be consid]$ z ! fir/ seat ( its resid5ce 9 ?is l[] _w1 :i* !y f\nd on ^? scriptures :i* speak ( 8 com+ d[n f heav51 ,john iii4 #ac1 #ad4 :i* !y und]/& conc]n+ 8 human nature2 :]eas1 no?+ is int5d$ !reby b ! manife/ative pres5ce ( 8 div9e nature1 9 :i* respect ,god is1 9 o!r scriptures1 said to come d[n into ?is l[] _w1 ,g54 xi4 #e1 #g4 ,& ano!r scripture1 :i* !y br+ to ! same purpose1 is t1 9 :i*1 !y suppose1 he d5ies 8 relation to 8 "m1 :5 he says1 ,:o is my "m8 & :o are my bre?r58 ,:osoev] %all d ! w ( my ,fa!r1 :i* is 9 heav51 ! same is my bro!r1 & si/]1 & "m1 ,mat4 xi4 #dh1 #ej4 9 :i* he does n d5y 8 natural relation to !m1 b designs to %ew1 t 8 reg>d to p]sons 9 ! ex]cise ( 8 public m9i/ry1 0 pr9cipally f\nd$ on _! do+ ! w ( 8 ,fa!r4 ,& :]eas !y f>!r suppose1 t if 8 human nature _h1 9 any respect1 be5 d]iv$ f ! sub/ance ( ! ,virg91 ei!r %e mu/ be conclud$ immaculate1 z ! ,papi/s d1 or else he mu/ h be5 born a s9n]2 ?is ha? be5 already prov$ to be no j consequ5ce1 inasmu* z ! =mation ( 8 human nature1 ?\gh x 7 ( ! sub/ance ( ! ,virg91 0 9 an extraord9>y & miracul\s way1 :]eby he 0 exempt$ f ! guilt ( orig9al s94 ,!re is ano!r op9ion ma9ta9$ by "s ( ! s*ool-m51 :i*1 ?\gh x be n g5]ally receiv$1 seems1 to me1 n altoge!r improbable1 namely1 t ,*ri/'s human body1 ?\gh =m$ 9 ! womb ( ! virg91 & a "p ( h] sub/ance1 yet1 z to ! mann] ( its =mation1 x diff]$ f t ( all o!r human bodies1 inasmu* z ! matt]1 ( :i* !y consi/1 receives its =m 9 a gradual way1 & !y _c prop]ly speak+ be /yl$ human bodies1 till organiz$ & fitt$ to h _! s\ls unit$ to !m2 :]eas ^! suppose t ! body ( ,*ri/1 9 its fir/ =mation1 0 r5d]$ fit to receive ! s\l1 :i* 01 9 an in/ant unit$ to x2 & bo? s\l & body1 at ! same "t1 )\t hav+ any sep>ate subsi/5ce1 7 unit$ to ! div9e nature4 ,?is acc\nt ( ! =mation ( ,*ri/'s human body1 ?\gh ,i ?9k x mo/ adapt$ to ! union ( 8 s\l & body ) ! div9e nature1 9 ! v in/ant ( its =mation1 & !re=e _c b conclude x a m probable conjecture ?an :at is g5]ally receiv$1 yet ,i d n lay x d[n z a necess>y article ( fai?2 nor w\ld ,i1 f h5ce1 be suppos$ to d5y t ! body ( ,*ri/ grew 9 ! womb l o!r human bodies1 aft] ! s\l is unit$ to !m2 nor w\ld ,i set aside ! acc\nt ! scripture gives ( ! virg9's accompli%+ ! full numb] ( days1 9 :i* %e %\ld be deliv]$1 ,luke ii4 #f4 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 ,?us we h consid]$ our ,savi\r1 z hav+ a true body & a reasonable s\l1 & bo? unit$ to ! div9e nature1 :]eby he is d5om9at$ ,god inc>nate1 9 ?is answ]4 #f4 ,our ,m$iator is f>!r said to h be5 inc>nate1 9 ! fulness ( "t2 & x is add$1 he %all cont9ue to be bo? ,god & man = ev]4 7#a47 ,let u consid] :at is meant by ,*ri/'s becom+ man 9 ! fulness ( "t4 ,! human nature c\ld n be unit$ to ! div9e f all et]nity2 s9ce x is inconsi/5t ) its be+ a creat$ nature1 t x %\ld exi/ f et]nity2 not)/&+ he might1 _h x be5 s det]m9$1 h1 assum$ ?is nature 9 ! beg9n+ ( "t1 or imm$iately aft] ! fall ( man1 :o !n /ood 9 ne$ ( a ,m$iator2 b ,god1 9 8 sov]eign & wise provid5ce1 ord]$ x o!rwise1 namely1 t !re %\ld be a consid]able di/ance ( "t betwe5 ! fall ( man & ,*ri/'s inc>nation1 9 ord] to 8 recov]y1 :i* is call$1 9 scripture1 ! fulness ( "t1 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 t is1 ! "t =etold by ! prophets1 & p>ticul>ly ,daniel1 ,dan4 ix4 #bd1 #be4 ^: pr$iction _h an additional circum/ance ( "t annex$ to x1 :i* gave occasion to ! ,jews to expect 8 com+ at ! same "t t he 0 inc>nate4 ,t !re 0 an univ]sal expectation ( ! ,messiah at ?is "t1 appe>s f ! disposition ( _m among !m to adh]e to any "o1 especially if he pret5d$ himself to be a prophet1 or t he w\ld make "s *ange 9 _! civil affairs2 & ! ,jewi% hi/orian#abi tells u ( _m tumults & s$itions t 7 9 t age4 ,"s ( _! r+-lead]s he /yles magicians2 & p]sons pret5d+ to be prophets1 ?\gh1 inde$1 he does n expressly say t !y assume ! "* ( ,messiah1 yet he obs]ves1 t ! "t 9 :i* ?is 0 done1 gave occasion h]eunto#acj2 by :i* he means t x be+ at t "t t ! ,jews expect$ t ! ,messiah1 _! k+1 %\ld come1 !y ?\ght x a fit opportunity to make ^! ef=ts1 to %ake (f ! ,roman yoke2 & !y 7 s f> f conceal+ ! expectation !y _h !re(1 t x 0 well kn[n by ! hea!n1 :o 7 n )\t jeal\sies conc]n+ !m1 ) respect to ?is matt]2 s t "s celebrat$ writ]s among !m obs]ve1 t x 0 g5]ally receiv$ ?r\gh\t ! ea/1 accord+ to "s anci5t pr$ictions1 t1 at t "t1 ! ,jews %\ld obta9 ! empire2#aca & !re are sev]al expressions1 9 scripture1 :i* intimate z mu*3 ?us ,gamaliel speaks ( "o ,!udas1 :o boa/$ himself to be somebody1 by :i*1 x is probable1 he means ! ,messiah1 to :om a numb] ( m51 ab\t f\r hundr$1 jo9$ !mselves1 & 7 sla91 ,acts v4 #cf1 #cg4 :i* "s ?9k to be ! same p]son t ,josephus m5tions1 ! "n be+ ! same2 ?\gh o!rs are r incl9$ to ?9k t x 0 ano!r pret5d] to ?is "*1 f "s critical rem>ks !y make on ! circum/ance ( "t ref]r$ to by ,gamaliel1 be+ diff]5t f t :i* is m5tion$ by ,josephus4#acb ,h[ev]1 ?is does n affect our argum5t2 = x is pla91 f h5ce1 t1 ab\t t "t1 ! ,jews 7 dispos$ to jo9 !mselves to any "o :o endeav\r$ to p]suade !m t he 0 ! ,messiah4 ,& ?is f>!r appe>s1 f :at our ,savi\r says1 ,all t ev] came be=e me1 are ?ieves & robb]s1 ,john x4 #h4 by :i*1 d\btless1 he means1 sev]al t pret5d$ to be ! ,messiah1 9 t age1 be=e he came2 & x is said else:]e1 ,luke xix4 #aa4 a little be=e our ,savi\r's crucifixion1 t !y1 t is1 ! ,jews1 g5]ally ?\ght t ! k+dom ( ,god1 & consequ5tly ! ,messiah1 :om !y expect$1 %\ld imm$iately appe>2 & he also =etels1 t betwe5 ?is & ! de/ruction ( ,j]usalem1 t is1 be=e t age 0 at an end1 _m false ,*ri/s1 %\ld arise1 & w>ns 8 foll[]s n to adh]e to !m1 ,mat4 xxiv4 #bd-bf4 ,moreov]1 _h n ! ,jews expect$ t ! ,messiah w\ld appe> at t "t1 !y w\ld nev] h s5t 9 s =mal a mann]1 z !y are said to h done1 to enquire1 ,:e!r ,john ! ,bapti/1 :5 he ex]cis$ 8 public m9i/ry among/ !m1 0 he8 ,john i4 #ai-ba4 ,&1 :5 he _h conv9c$ !m t he 0 n ! ,messiah1 b t our ,savi\r w\ld soon appe> publicly among/ !m1 :o _h ! only "r to ?is "*1 he f\nd x no difficult matt] to p]suade !m to believe x2 & accord+ly ,j]usalem & all ,judea1 t is1 ! p almo/ univ]sally att5d$ on 8 m9i/ry1 & 7 baptiz$1 mak+ a pr(ession ( ?is fai?1 & ( _! expectation (1 & will+ness to adh]e to him2 & x 0 ! report1 t ! wise m51 :o came f ! ea/1 _h receiv$ f ! ,jews1 :o 7 conv]sant ) !m1 t ?is 0 ! "t t ! ,messiah %\ld appe>1 t br\ght !m to ,j]usalem1 f _! respective c\ntries1 o!rwise t pret]natural meteor1 or />1 :i* !y saw1 c\ld n h giv5 !m a suffici5t intimation conc]n+ ?is matt]1 s z to induce !m to come & pay _! homage to him2 & :5 !y came1 & enquir$ ( ,h]od1 ,:]e is he t is born k+ ( ! ,jews8 h[ surpriz+ soev] x might be to t pr\d tyrant1 to ?9k t !re 0 "o born1 :o1 z he suppos$1 w\ld /& 9 competition ) him = ! cr[n1 yet x 0 no unexpect$ ?+ to ! ,sanh$rim1 ^: op9ion 9 ?is matt] he dem&$1 9 an hypocritical mann]2 !re=e !y say1 he 0 to be born 9 ,be?lehem1 accord+ to ! pr$iction ( ! prophet ,micah2 :]eas1 if !y _h n kn[n t ?is 0 ! "t 9 :i* he 0 to be born1 !y w\ld h repli$1 t x 0 an unseasonable "q1 & a va9 ?+1 to ask :]e a p]son 0 to be born1 ^: bir? 0 n expect$ 9 t age2 & !y might easily h satisfi$ ,h]od1 & remov$ ! f\ndation ( 8 jeal\sy & tr\ble1 & !reby h prev5t$ t inhuman b>b>ity committ$ on ! infants ( ,be?lehem1 if !y _h told him t ! "t spok5 ( by ! prophet ,daniel1 9 :i* ! ,messiah 0 to be born1 0 n yet come3 b !y knew o!rwise2 & 9 ?is respect1 ,*ri/ might be said to be born 9 ! fulness ( "t4 ,t :i* we %all f>!r obs]ve1 conc]n+ x1 is1 #a/1 ,t x 0 at t "t :5 ,god _h suffici5tly tri$ ! fai? ( ! ,old ,te/am5t-*ur*1 9 wait+ = 8 com+1 & !reby glorifi$ 8 sov]eignty1 :o ha? ! times & seasons ( 8 be/[+ all bless+s 9 8 own p[]4 #b;dly1 ,x 0 at t "t :5 ! measure ( ! iniquity ( ! _w 0 abundantly fill$1 :]eby 8 p might obs]ve ! deplorable /ate into :i* s9 _h br\ght mank9d1 & ! utt] impossibility ( our recov]y )\t a ,m$iator1 & t ! light ( nature c\ld n discov] any me?od by :i* ! r$emption & salvation ( man might be br\ght ab\t4 #c;dly1 ,x 0 at t "t t ! ,jewi% *ur* 0 at ! l[e/ ebb1 & !re=e ! mo/ seasonable "t1 & !y 7 laid "u ! highe/ obligations to adore & magnify him3 _! political /ate 0 brok51 ! sceptre dep>t$ f ,judah1 & !y 7 br\ght "u ! ,roman yoke1 :i* sat v uneasy ^u !m2 nei!r c\ld !y ev] expect to make t figure 9 ! _w z !y once _h done1 !re=e n[ 0 ! "t = ! ,messiah to come1 & erect 8 k+dom4 ,&1 besides ?is1 !y 7 giv5 up to a v great degree ( judicial bl9dness & h>dness1 & 7 dispos$ to make void ! law ( ,god by _! traditions2 s t religion1 among !m1 0 at a v l[ ebb2 !re=e x 0 ! fitte/ "t = ,god to display 8 grace1 9 reviv+ 8 "w1 & prev5t+ 8 cause & int]e/ f :olly s9k+ 9 ! _w4 ,?is 0 ! "t 9 :i* ! ,son ( ,god became ,man4 7#b47 ,*ri/ %all cont9ue to be ,god & ,man = ev]1 or ! union ( ^! two natures is indissoluble3 z to 8 div9e nature1 he is necess>ily et]nal & un*angeable2 & ! human nature %all cont9ue = ev] unit$ to x1 z ! result ( ! div9e purpose1 9 :i* ,god int5ds t "s ends1 glori\s to himself1 hon\rable to ! ,m$iator1 & advantage\s to 8 p1 %\ld be atta9$ !reby4 ,=1 #a/1 ,if he _h _h a design to lay aside 8 human nature1 he w\ld h done x :5 he f9i%$ 8 "w ( ob$i5ce & suff]+s !re91 & !reby _h s f> answ]$ ! end ( 8 inc>nation1 t no?+ m 0 necess>y = ! pur*ase ( r$emption3 b :5 he rose f ! dead1 z a ,conqu]or ov] dea? & hell1 & 0 decl>$ to h accompli%$ ! "w he came into ! _w ab\t1 x is c]ta9 he did n lay x aside1 b asc5d$ visibly into heav51 & %all come aga91 9 a visible mann]1 9 t same nature1 to judge ! _w at ! la/ day4 #b;dly1 ,! et]nity ( ,*ri/'s human nature appe>s f ! et]nity ( 8 m$iatorial k+dom1 ( :i* m "u a foll[+ answ]1 :5 we come to speak conc]n+ ! glory ( ,*ri/'s k+ly (fice4 ,x appe>s1 also1 f ! et]nity ( 8 int]cession1 :i*1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 ,he ev] live? to make1 ,heb4 vii4 #be4 = 8 p3 ?us he does1 by appe>+ 9 ! human nature 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 9 _! behalf2 !re=e he mu/ = ev] h an human nature4 #c;dly1 ,8 sa9ts %all abide = ev] 9 heav51 &1 z ! apo/le says1 ,%all ev] be ) ! ,"l1 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #ag4 & _! happ9ess %all cont9ue bo? z to s\l & body2 &1 ) respect to _! bodies1 x is said1 !y %all be fa%ion$ l unto ,*ri/'s glori\s body1 ,phil4 iii4 #ba4 !re=e 8 glori\s body1 or 8 human nature1 %all cont9ue = ev] unit$ to 8 div9e ,p]son4 #d?ly1 ,8 reta9+ 8 human nature = ev]1 seems necess>y1 z x r$\nds to ! glory ( ,god3 x is an et]nal monum5t ( 8 love to mank9d1 & an ext]nal means to draw =? _! love to him1 :o procur$ ^? mansions ( glory1 :i* !y %all = ev] be possess$ (1 by :at he did & suff]$ = !m !re94 ,footnote #aac3 ,see ,page #cgi4 ,vol4 ,i4 ,footnote #aad3 ,see ,que/4 xliv4 ,footnote #aae3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #bdc4 ,footnote #aaf3 ,see ,que/4 ix1 x1 xi4 ,footnote #aag3 ,vide ! note1 ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #bgi4 ,footnote #aah3 ,= ?is reason1 ! ,sabellians are (t5 call$1 by anci5t writ]s1 ,patripassians4 ,footnote #aai3 ,see ! same scriptures1 & o!rs to ! l purpose1 be=e cit$1 = ! pro( ( ,*ri/'s prop] deity1 "u ,que/4 ix4 x4 xi4 ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #cjb1 to #cai1 & also :at has be5 said conc]n+ 8 ,son%ip1 z imply+ him to be ,god-man ,m$iator4 ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #bgd1 #bgi1 c4 ,footnote #abj3 ,ne/orius 0 ,bi%op ( ,con/ant9ople1 9 ! reign ( ,!odosius1 ! y\ng]1 ,a4 ,d4 #dbh4 :o v w>mly ma9ta9$1 t ! ,virg9 ,m>y 0 n ! "m ( t ,p]son t 0 ,god1 b ( a di/9ct human ,p]son1 call$ ,*ri/1 :i* 0 c5sur$ & condemn$ by ! c\ncil at ,ephesus1 ,a4 ,d4 #dca4 ,footnote #aba3 ,^! are call$ ,euty*ians1 f ,euty*es1 an abbot ( ,con/ant9ople1 :o1 :5 he _h ga9$ a great deal ( reputation1 9 disput+ aga9/ ,ne/orius1 9 ! c\ncil at ,ephesus1 a few ye>s aft]1 viz4 ,a4 ,d4 #ddh4 propagat$ 8 op9ion1 :i* 0 condemn$1 z h]etical1 9 ! c\ncil at ,*alc$on1 ,a4 ,d4 #dea4 ,footnote #abb3 ,?is absurd op9ion1 subv]sive ( ,*ri/ianity1 0 propagat$ by sev]al among ! ,gno/icks1 9 ! second c5tury1 :o1 = ?is reason1 7 call$ ,docet4 ,footnote #abc3 4 ,footnote #abd3 ,see ,page #aab ante4 ,footnote #abe3 ,s ! ,hebrew ^w ought to be r5d]$1 r ?an !re=e2 = s x is und]/ood 9 o!r scriptures1 p>ticul>ly 9 ,j]4 xxx4 #af4 ,footnote #abf3 ,?is is a j di/9ction relat+ to signs m5tion$ 9 scripture2 9 :i*1 sometimes a sign did n take place till ! ?+ signifi$1 or br\ght to remembrance !reby1 _h be5 accompli%$4 ,see ,exod4 iii4 #ab4 #a ,sam4 ii4 #cd4 ,isa4 xxxvii4 #cj4 ,j]4 xliv4 #bi1 #cj4 z ,bi%op ,kidd] well obs]ves4 ,see ,demon/rat4 ( ! ,messias1 ,"p ,,ii4 page #aje1 9 ,fol4 ,footnote #abg3 ,! ,hebrew ^w is truly r5d]$ a ,virg91 z x is translat$ by ! ,,lxx4 :o well und]/& ! s5se ( x1 9 ?is & o!r places1 :]e we meet ) x2 z also do? ! ,*aldee ,p>aphra/ ?us und]/& x1 & ! ,syriac1 ,arabic1 & vulg> ,lat9 v]sions3 & ?is s5se agrees ) ! grammatical con/ruction ( ! ^w1 :i* is d]iv$ f abscondit1 & x alludes to ! cu/om us$ among ! ,jews ( keep+ _! virg9s conceal$ till !y 7 m>ri$2 !re=e z a le>n$ writ] well obs]ves1 ,notat /atum solit>ium domi delitesc5tium ideoq2 clebum virg9um2 & 9 ^? two places1 9 :i* x is object$ by ! ,jews1 t ! ^w does n signify a virg91 b a "y woman1 namely1 ,prov4 xxx4 #ai & ,cant4 vi4 #h4 ,9 ! =m]1 z "o obs]ves1 ,promptissimum e/ intellig]e v9cula amoris quibus virgo incipit ad/r+i futuro sponso suo2 & !re=e x may be und]/ood ( a virg91 9 ! lit]al s5se ( ! ^w4 ,vid4 ,cocc4 ,lexic4 9 ,voc4 ,! ,,lxx4 inde$1 r5d] x1 1 & ! vulg> ,lat9 v]sion1 ,viri 9 adolesc5tia2 b ! ,*aldee ,p>aphra/ r5d]s x1 ,viri 9 virg9e4 ,& z = ! lat] scripture1 9 :i* x is said1 !re are ?reescore que5s1 & f\rscore concub9es1 & virg9s )\t numb]1 x is pla91 ! ^w virg9s is n oppos$ to "y wom51 = su* 7 _m ( !m t are call$ que5s & concub9es1 b to p]sons defl\r$2 !re=e we may conclude1 t ! ^w always signifies a virg91 & !re=e is rightly translat$ 9 ! text1 "u our pres5t consid]ation4 ,footnote #abh3 ,s ! ^w is prop]ly r5d]$ by ! ,*aldee ,p>aphra/4 ,footnote #abi3 ,see ,joseph4 ,antiq4 ,lib4 ,,xviii4 cap4 #a4 ,lib4 ,,xx4 cap4 #b4 de ,bell4 ,jud4 ,lib4 ,,ii4 cap4 #f4 ,footnote #acj3 1 4 ,footnote #aca3 ,vid4 ,sueton 9 ,vespas4 ,p]crebu]at ori5te toto1 v5tus con/ans op9io1 esse 9 fatis2 ut eo tempore ,judea1 pr(ecti1 r]um potir5tur2 ,tacit4 ,hi/or4 ,lib4 ,v4 ,pluribus p]suasio in]at1 antiquis sac]dotum lit]is cont9]i1 eo ipso tempore =e ut valesc]et1 ,ori5s1 pr(ectiq2 ,judea r]um potir5tur4 ,footnote #acb3 ,see ,lightfoot's works1 ,vol4 ,i4 ,pag4 #gfe1 #gff4 ,que/4 ,,xxxviii41 ,,xxxix41 ,,xl4 ,,que/4 ,,xxxviii4 ,:y 0 x requisite t ! ,m$iator %\ld be ,god8 ,,answ4 ,x 0 requisite t ! ,m$iator %\ld be ,god1 t he might su/a9 & keep ! human nature f s9k+ "u ! inf9ite wra? ( ,god1 & ! p[] ( dea?1 give wor? & efficacy to 8 suff]+s1 ob$i5ce1 & int]cession2 & s satisfy ,god's ju/ice1 procure 8 fav\r1 pur*ase a peculi> p1 give 8 ,_s to !m1 conqu] all _! enemies1 & br+ !m to ev]la/+ salvation4 ,,que/4 ,,xxxix4 ,:y 0 x requisite t ! ,m$iator %\ld be ,man8 ,,answ4 ,x 0 requisite t ! ,m$iator %\ld be ,man1 t he might advance our nature1 p]=m ob$i5ce to ! law1 suff]1 & make int]cession = u 9 our nature1 h a fell[-feel+ ( our infirmities1 t we might receive ! adoption ( sons1 & h com=t & access ) boldness unto ! ?rone ( grace4 ,,que/4 ,,xl4 ,:y 0 x requisite t ! ,m$iator %\ld be ,god & ,man 9 "o ,p]son8 ,,answ4 ,x 0 requisite t ! ,m$iator1 :o 0 to reconcile ,god & ,man1 %\ld himself be bo? ,god & ,man1 & ?is 9 "o ,p]son1 t ! prop] works ( ea* nature might be accept$ ( ,god = u1 & reli$ on by u1 z ! works ( ! :ole ,p]son4 ,our ,m$iator hav+ be5 consid]$ z ,god & ,man1 9 "o p]son1 we h a f>!r acc\nt ( ! necessity ( be+ s4 ,&1 ,i4 ,x 0 necess>y t he %\ld be a div9e ,p]son1 = sev]al reasons "h assign$1 ) o!rs t may be add$4 ,z1 #a4 ,if he _h n be5 ,god1 he c\ld n h come into ! _w1 or be5 inc>nate1 & h _h ! guilt ( our s9s laid on him1 ) 8 own cons5t2 = he c\ld n h be5 a p>ty 9 ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 9 :i* ?is matt] 0 /ipulat$ betwe5 ! ,fa!r & him2 &1 _h he n cons5t$ to be *>g$ ) ! guilt ( our s91 he c\ld n h be5 puni%$ = x1 inasmu* z ,god _c puni% an innoc5t p]son2 &1 if su* an "o be *>g$ ) ?is guilt1 & consequ5tly r5d]$ ! object ( v9dictive ju/ice1 z our ,savi\r is said to h be51 9 scripture1 x mu/ be ) 8 own cons5t4 ,n[ ! human nature c\ld n cons5t to its own =mation1 & !re=e x c\ld n cons5t to be> our iniquities2 s9ce to cons5t supposes ! p]son to be exi/5t1 :i* ,*ri/1 _h he be5 only ,man1 w\ld n h be5 be=e 8 inc>nation1 & !re=e he c\ld n h come into ! _w z a ,surety = u1 & s w\ld n h be5 fit1 9 ?is respect1 to h dis*>g$ ! pr9cipal "p ( ! "w1 :i* he engag$ 9 z ,m$iator4 #b4 ,!re is ano!r ?+1 m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* r5d]$ x requisite t ! ,m$iator %\ld be ,god1 namely1 t he might su/a9 & keep ! human nature f s9k+ "u ! inf9ite wra? ( ,god1 & ! p[] ( dea?4 ,x mu/ be all[$1 t ! weight ( ! wra? ( ,god1 due to our s91 0 s great1 t no m]e creature c\ld1 by 8 own /r5g?1 h subsi/$ "u x4 ,we w n d5y1 t a m]e creature1 suppos+ him only innoc5t1 b n unit$ to a div9e ,p]son1 might h be5 borne up1 "u ! greate/ bur!n laid on him1 by ! extraord9>y assi/ance ( ,god1 ) :om all ?+s are possible2 nor t ,god's giv+ a promise t he %\ld n fail1 or be disc\rag$1 is su* a security1 z w\ld effectually keep x f s9k+2 yet :5 we consid] ! human nature1 z unit$ to ! div9e1 ?is is an additional security1 t he %\ld n s9k "u ! inf9ite weight ( ! wra? ( ,god1 t lay ^u him2 = !n x w\ld h be5 said1 t he1 :o is a div9e ,p]son1 misc>ri$ 9 an important "w1 :i* he und]took to p]=m 9 8 human nature1 :i* w\ld h be5 a di%on\r to him3 s f> ?is argum5t ha? its prop] =ce4 ,b1 #c4 ,!re is ano!r reason1 :i* m fully proves ! necessity ( ! ,m$iator's be+ a ,div9e ,p]son1 viz4 t ?is might give wor? & efficacy to 8 suff]+s1 ob$i5ce1 & int]cession1 t s :at he did might h a t5d5cy to answ] ! valuable ends design$ !reby1 namely1 ! satisfy+ ! ju/ice ( ,god1 procur+ 8 fav\r1 & pur*as+ a peculi> p to himself4 ,_h he be5 only man1 :at he did & suff]$1 might inde$ h be5 s9less1 & p]fect 9 its k9d2 nev]!less1 x c\ld n be ( inf9ite value1 = a f9ite creature1 z su*1 _c pay an inf9ite price1 & !reby answ] ! dem&s ( ju/ice4 ,_h no?+ be5 dem&$ ( him b a debt ( ob$i5ce1 :i* he 0 oblig$ to p]=m = himself1 z a creature1 x w\ld n1 inde$1 h be5 necess>y t x %\ld be ( inf9ite wor? & value1 any m ?an t ob$i5ce1 t 0 due f our fir/ p>5ts1 :ile 9 a /ate ( innoc5cy3 ,b :5 ?is is consid]$ z a price ( r$emption paid = u1 & z design$ to procure a "r to ! fav\r ( ,god1 & et]nal life1 ?is mu/ be ( su* a value1 t ! glory ( ! ju/ice ( ,god might be secur$1 :i* no?+ less ?an an inf9ite price c\ld d2 & ! law ( ,god mu/ n only be fulfill$1 b magnifi$1 & made hon\rable2 & !re=e ! ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 requir$1 mu/ n only be s9less1 b h 9 x an inf9ite wor? & value1 t h]eby1 :5 9 a way ( int]cession1 x is plead$ be=e ,god1 x might be effectual to answ] ! ends design$ !reby2 b ?is x c\ld n h be51 _h he n be5 an inf9ite ,p]son1 namely1 ,god z well z ,man4 #d4 ,ano!r reason assign$ = ?is1 is1 t he might give 8 ,_s to 8 p4 ,x is necess>y t r$emption %\ld be appli$1 z well z pur*as$2 & t ! same ,p]son1 z a peculi> bran* ( glory due to him1 %\ld p]=m ! "o z well z ! o!r2 &1 9 ! application ( r$emption1 x 0 necess>y t ! ,_s %\ld be glorifi$1 t h]eby he might appe> to be a div9e ,p]son2 &1 z he acts h]e9 9 subs]vi5cy to ! ,m$iator's glory1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$#acc1 he is said to be s5t by him1 :i* he c\ld n h be51 _h n ,*ri/ _h a div9e nature1 9 :i* respect he 0 equal ) him2 nor c\ld he be said to give t :i* ! ,_s works1 z he promis$ to d1 :5 he told 8 disciples1 ,if ,i dep>t1 ,i w s5d him unto y1 ,john xvi4 #g4 #e4 ,x 0 necess>y t ,*ri/ %\ld be ,god1 t he might conqu] all our enemies1 & s remove e ?+ out ( ! way t t5ds to oppose 8 "n1 int]e/1 & glory2 ^! are s91 ,satan1 ! _w1 & dea?4 ,s91 :i* is opposite to ! hol9ess ( ,god1 is t :i* spirits1 excites1 & gives be+ to all opposition !re is aga9/ him1 ei!r 9 e>? or hell1 & endeav\rs to eclipse 8 glory1 contr\l 8 sov]eignty1 & reflect di%on\r on all 8 p]fections4 ,?is mu/ be subdu$ by ,*ri/1 s t x may no long] h dom9ion ov] 8 p1 ,rom4 vi4 #ad4 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 its condemn+ p[] mu/ be tak5 away1 by 8 mak+ satisfaction = x1 z our great ,high ,prie/2 & also its enslav+ p[] subdu$ by ! efficacy ( 8 grace1 9 ! int]nal "w ( sanctification4 ,&1 ^u 8 hav+ obta9$ ?is victory ov] s91 ,satan is also conqu]$ :5 8 prison]s are br\ght f "u 8 p[]2 & he f9ds himself = ev] disappo9t$1 & n able to deta9 ^?1 :o 71 at fir/1 l$ captive by him1 nor to defeat ! purpose ( ,god relat+ to ! salvation ( 8 elect1 or to boa/ z ?\gh he _h wre/$ ! sceptre out ( 8 h&1 or robb$ him ( "o bran* ( 8 glory4 ,moreov]1 ! _w1 :i* is reckon$ among ! numb] ( ,god's enemies1 mu/ be conqu]$ inasmu* z x opposes 8 "n & int]e/ 9 an objective way1 f :5ce corrupt nature takes occasion ei!r to abuse ! v>i\s gifts & disp5sations ( provid5ce1 or by contract+ an intimacy ) ^? :o are enemies to ,god & religion1 to become m l !m1 z ! apo/le says1 ,! fri5d%ip ( ! _w is enmity ) ,god1 ,james iv4 #d4 ,n[ ,*ri/ mu/ be ,god1 t he may discov] its sn>es1 & enable 8 p to improve ! good ?+s ( provid5ce to 8 glory1 & ov]-rule ! evil ?+s !re( = _! good4 ,& z = dea?1 :i* is reckon$ among ,*ri/'s & 8 p's enemies1 :i* ! apo/le calls1 ,! la/ enemy t is to be de/roy$1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bf4 ?is is suff]$ to deta9 ! bodies ( believ]s1 z its prison]s1 till ,*ri/'s second com+2 b x mu/ be de/roy$1 t s !y may be made p>tak]s ( complete r$emption2 & ?is is also a "p ( ! ,m$iator's "w1 z he raises up 8 p at ! la/ day4 ,& all ^! victories ov] s91 ,satan1 ! _w1 & dea?1 z !y require inf9ite p[]1 s x is necess>y t he1 :o obta9s !m1 %\ld be a div9e ,p]son4 #f4 ,x is necess>y t ! ,m$iator %\ld be ,god1 t he might br+ 8 p to ev]la/+ salvation1 t is1 fir/ fit !m =1 lead !m 9 ! way to ,heav51 & !n receive !m to x at la/2 = ?is reason1 he is /yl$1 ,! au?or & ,f9i%] ( our ,fai?1 ,heb4 xii4 #b4 & x is said1 t z he began ! good "w1 s he p]=ms x1 ,phil4 i4 #f4 or c>ries x on to p]fection4 ,grace is ,*ri/'s gift & "w2 z he pur*as$ x by 8 blood1 :ile on e>?2 x is necess>y t he %\ld apply x by 8 p[]2 ev5 z ,z]ubbabel1 :o 0 a type ( him1 aft] he _h laid ! f\ndation-/one ( ! temple1 at la/1 br\ght =? ! head-/one !re(1 ) %\t+s1 cry+1 ,grace1 grace1 unto x1 ,ze*4 iv4 #g4 s ,*ri/ works all our works = u1 & 9 u1 till he br+s !m to p]fection1 & pres5ts 8 p unto himself a glori\s *ur*1 n hav+ spot1 or wr9kle1 or any su* ?+1 b t x %\ld be holy1 & )\t blemi%1 ,eph4 v4 #bg4 & ?is is c]ta9ly a div9e "w1 & consequ5tly he1 :o p]=ms x1 mu/ be a div9e ,p]son4 ,& to ?is we may add1 #g4 ,x 0 necess>y t our ,m$iator %\ld be ,god1 inasmu* z ! ev]la/+ happ9ess ( 8 p consi/s 9 ! enjoym5t ( him4 ,he is n only ! ,au?or ( _! complete bless$ness1 b1 z we may express x1 ! matt] ( x2 !y are made happy1 n only by him1 b 9 him2 accord+ly heav5 is describ$ z a /ate1 9 :i* !y behold 8 glory1 ,john xvii4 #bd4 & see him z he is1 #a ,john iii4 #b4 !re=e1 s9ce he is ! ,f\nta9 ( bless$ness1 x is requisite t he %\ld be ,god1 z well z ,man4 ,,ii4 ,x 0 requisite t ! ,m$iator %\ld be ,man4 ,:5 we speak ( ! necessity ( ,*ri/'s inc>nation1 we are n to und]/& h]eby1 t ?is 0 absolutely necess>y1 )\t suppos+ ! div9e w1 or purpose1 to r$eem man2 = s9ce our r$emption 0 n 9 itself necess>y1 b 0 only s1 z ! result ( ,god's purpose relat+ !reunto2 s ,*ri/'s inc>nation 0 necess>y1 z a means to accompli% x4 ,?is is :at div9es g5]ally call a conditional necessity#acd2 s t s9ce ,*ri/ 0 orda9$ to be a ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & man1 x 0 requisite t he %\ld become ,man3 ,! reason assign$ = x is1 t he might p]=m ob$i5ce to ! law4 ,t ob$i5ce to ! law 0 requir$1 9 ord] to 8 mak+ satisfaction = s91 we %all h occasion to consid]1 :5 we speak ( 8 ,prie/ly (fice2 !re=e all t ne$ be obs]v$ "u ?is head1 is1 t ?is ob$i5ce c\ld n be p]=m$ by him 9 ! div9e nature1 9 :i* respect he _c be "u any obligation to p]=m t :i* belongs only to ^? :o are creatures1 & z su* subjects2 !re=e1 if he be made "u ! law1 he mu/ h a nature fitt$ & dispos$ to yield ob$i5ce4 ,"s h enquir$1 :e!r x 0 possible = ,*ri/ to h answ]$ ?is end1 by tak+ any o!r nature into union ) 8 div9e ,p]son2 or1 :e!r ?is might h be5 br\ght ab\t by 8 tak+ on him ! nature ( angels8 ,i %all n ent] s f> into ?is subject1 z to det]m9e :e!r ,god might1 _h he pleas$1 h accept$ ( ob$i5ce 9 any o!r nature1 fitt$ = t purpose2 b we h gr\nd1 f scripture1 to conclude1 t ?is 0 ! only way t ,god _h orda9$ = ! r$emption ( man2 & !re=e1 ?\gh ,*ri/ might h p]=m$ ob$i5ce 9 "s o!r f9ite nature1 or might h tak5 ! nature ( angels1 ?is w\ld n1 9 all respects1 h answ]$ ^? _m great ends1 :i* 7 design$ by 8 inc>nation4 ,& !re=e1 s9ce ?is 0 ! way 9 :i* ,god orda9$ t man %\ld be r$eem$1 x 0 necess>y t he %\ld take ! human nature into union ) 8 div9e2 & inasmu* z he 0 to yield ob$i5ce to ! same law1 t we _h violat$1 x 0 necess>y t he %\ld be made ( a woman1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 ,god _h orda9$1 z an exp$i5t mo/ conducive = 8 own glory1 t he1 :o 0 to be our ,r$eem]1 %\ld run ! same race ) u2 & also1 t he %\ld suff] :at 0 due to u1 z ! consequ5ce ( our rebellion aga9/ him1 t s1 z ! ,capta9 ( our salvation1 he %\ld be made p]fect ?r\gh suff]+s1 ,heb4 ii4 #aj4 ,& inasmu* z suff]+s 7 due to u 9 our bodies1 x 0 necess>y1 ,god hav+ s orda9$ x1 t he %\ld suff] 9 8 body1 z well z 9 8 s\l2 & z dea? ent]$ into ! _w by s91 s ,god orda9$ x1 t we %\ld be r$eem$ f ! p[] ( ! grave1 by "o1 :o di$ = u2 9 :i* respects1 x 0 necess>y t he %\ld be man4 ,!re are also o!r ends m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* r5d] ?is necess>y1 namely1 t he might advance our nature4 ,x 0 a v great hon\r :i* t p>ticul> nature1 :i* he assum$1 0 advanc$ unto1 9 its be+ tak5 into union ) 8 div9e ,p]son4 ,?\gh x _h no intr9sic dignity1 or glory1 above :at o!r intellig5t1 f9ite1 s9less be+s are capable (2 yet x _h a great] relative glory ?an any o!r creature _h1 or c h1 :i* may be illu/rat$ by a similitude tak5 f ! body ( man1 h[ mean soev] x is 9 itself1 yet1 :5 consid]$ 9 its relation to ! s\l1 t adds a degree ( excell5cy to x1 9 a relative s5se1 great] ?an :at belongs to any creature1 de/itute ( und]/&+2 s ! human nature ( ,*ri/1 ?\gh x _h n 9 itself a glory great] ?an :at ano!r f9ite creature might h be5 advanc$ to2 yet1 :5 consid]$ z unit$ to ! div9e nature1 its glory1 9 a relative s5se may be said to be inf9ite4 ,x foll[s f h5ce1 t s9ce ,*ri/'s be+ truly & prop]ly man1 0 a p>ticul> in/ance1 9 him1 ( ! advancem5t ( our nature1 to a great] degree ( hon\r1 ?an :at has be5 conf]r$ on any o!r creature1 ?is lays ! highe/ obligation on u to admire & adore him2 & %\ld be an inducem5t to u1 n to debase t nature :i* ,god has1 9 ?is respect1 delight$ to hon\r1 by ! commission ( ^? s9s1 :i* are ! greate/ reproa* unto x4 ,ano!r consequ5ce ( ,*ri/'s inc>nation1 :]eby x f>!r appe>s t x 0 requisite t he %\ld be man1 is t1 9 our nature1 he might make int]cession = u4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 t ! div9e nature _c prop]ly speak+1 be said to make int]cession1 s9ce ?is includes 9 x an act ( wor%ip1 & argues ! ,p]son1 :o int]c$es1 to be dep5d5t1 & indig5t1 :i* is inconsi/5t ) ! self-suffici5cy & indep5d5cy ( ! ,godhead2 !re=e1 _h he be5 only ,god1 he c\ld n h made int]cession = u1 & consequ5tly ?is is ! necess>y result ( 8 inc>nation4 ,object4 #a4 ,x may be object$ h]eunto1 t ! ,_s is said to make int]cession = ! ,sa9ts1 accord+ to ! w ( ,god1 ,rom4 viii4 #bg4 :]eas he has no human nature to make int]cession 92 !re=e ,*ri/ might h made int]cession = u1 ?\gh he _h n be5 inc>nate4 ,answ4 ,:5 ! ,_s is said to make int]cession = u1 ?is is n to be und]/ood ( 8 appe>+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 & s (f]+ pray]s1 or supplications to him 9 our behalf2 b x only int5ds 8 enabl+ u to pray = ourselves1 :i* is an effect ( 8 p[]1 work+ ?is grace 9 u2 !re=e ! apo/le1 speak+ conc]n+ ! same ?+1 says1 else:]e1 ,god ha? s5t ! ,_s ( 8 ,son into our he>ts1 cry+1 ,abba1 ,fa!r1 ,gal4 iv4 #f4 t is1 enabl+ u to cry1 ,abba1 ,fa!r3 ,su* an int]cession z ?is1 is n unbecom+ a div9e ,p]son2 & ?is is :at is pla9ly ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 9 :i* ! ,_s is said to int]c$e = u4 ,z = ,*ri/'s int]cession1 x consi/s1 inde$1 9 8 pray+ = u1#ace r ?an enabl+ u to pray2 !re=e x 0 requisite t he %\ld be ,man1 9 ord] !reunto4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is g5]ally suppos$1 t ,*ri/ made int]cession = 8 p be=e 8 inc>nation3 ,?us we _c b conclude1 t he is int5d$ by ! angel ( ! ,"l1 :o is repres5t$ z plead+ = ,israel2 ,o ,"l ( ho/s1 h[ long wilt ?\ n h m]cy on ,j]usalem1 & ^u ! cities ( ,judah1 aga9/ :i* ?\ ha/ _h indignation ^! ?ree-score & t5 ye>s8 ,ze*4 i4 #ab4 & also z plead+ 9 _! behalf aga9/ ! accusations ( ,satan1 ,! ,"l rebuke !e1 ,o ,satan2 ev5 ! ,"l1 :i* ha? *os5 ,j]usalem1 rebuke !e3 ,is n ?is a br& :i* is pluck$ out ( ! fire8 *ap4 iii4 #b4 ,if !re=e he made int]cession at t "t1 :5 he _h no human nature1 8 inc>nation 0 n necess>y !reunto4 ,answ4 ,?\gh we all[ t ,*ri/ is (t5 repres5t$1 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 z int]c$+ = 8 p2 yet ^! expressions are ei!r proleptical1 & d n d5ote1 s mu*1 :at ,*ri/ !n did1 z :at he w\ld d1 aft] he _h assum$ our nature2 or !y imply1 t ! salvation ( ! *ur*1 "u t disp5sation1 0 ow+ to ! int]cession t ,*ri/ w\ld make aft] 8 inc>nation1 z well z to t satisfaction :i* he w\ld give to ! ju/ice ( ,god 9 our nature2 s t ,*ri/1 9 ^? scriptures1 is repres5t$ z procur+ ^? bless+s = 8 p1 by :at he w\ld1 9 reality1 d aft] 8 inc>nation1 ! virtue :]e( is suppos$ to be ext5d$ to !m at t "t3 ,he did n !re=e =mally1 b virtually1 int]c$e = !m2 & consequ5tly x does n prove t 8 inc>nation 0 n necess>y = 8 mak+ t int]cession1 :i* he ev] lives to d 9 ! behalf ( 8 *ur*4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t x 0 requisite t our ,m$iator %\ld be ,man1 t he might h a fell[-feel+ ( our infirmities3 ,?us ! apo/le says1 ,he 0 t\*$ ) ! feel+ ( our infirmities1 hav+ be51 9 all po9ts2 9 8 human nature1 tempt$ l z we are1 yet )\t s91 ,heb4 iv4 #ae4 ,z ,god1 x is true1 he has a p]fect1 namely1 a div9e k ( our infirmities1 b n an exp]im5tal k !re(2 & !re=e1 9 ?is respect1 _h he n be5 ,man1 he c\ld n h be5 said to sympa?ize ) u h]e92 & !re=e 8 compassion t[>ds u1 has ?is additional motive1 tak5 f 8 inc>nation3 ,x 0 9 ?is respect t he _h ! passions ( ! human nature1 & !reby is induc$1 f :at he once exp]i5c$1 to help our infirmities1 z be+ su* z he himself condesc5d$ to be>4 ,& to ?is x may be add$1 z a f>!r consequ5ce ( 8 inc>nation1 t we are made p>tak]s ( ! adoption ( sons1 & h com=t & access ) boldness1 to ! ?rone ( grace4 ,?is ! apo/le also gives u occasion to inf]1 f 8 be+ made ( a woman1 & made "u ! law1 n only t he might r$eem !m t 7 "u ! law1 b t we might receive ! adoption ( sons1 ,gal4 iv4 #e4 & enc\rages u1 f h5ce1 to come boldly to ! ?rone ( grace1 ,heb4 iv4 #af4 ,z ,*ri/'s ,son%ip1 z ,m$iator1 includes 8 inc>nation1 & 0 ! gr\nd & reason ( ! ?rone ( grace be+ erect$1 to :i* we are invit$ to come2 s1 he be+1 9 ! same respect1 con/itut$ ,heir ( all ?+s1 believ]s :o are ! sons ( ,god1 9 a l[] s5se1 are not)/&+1 /yl$1 ,heirs ( ,god1 & jo9t heirs ) ,*ri/1 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 ,he is ! ,head & ,"l ( ?is great family1 :o pur*as$ an inh]itance = !m1 & !y ! memb]s !re(1 :o1 9 ! virtue ( 8 pur*ase1 h a "r to x2 !re=e 8 inc>nation1 :i* 0 necess>y h]eunto1 0 ! great f\ndation ( our obta9+ ! privilege ( ,god's adopt$ *ildr51 & ( our access by him to ! ,fa!r4 ,we fir/ come by fai? to him1 :o1 if we allude to ,elihu's words1 0 =m$ out ( ! clay1 & !re=e 8 t]ror %all n make u afraid1 nei!r %all 8 h& be heavy ^u u1 ,job xxxiii4 #f4 & ?r\gh him1 we come to ,god1 z our reconcil$ ,fa!r4 ,,iii4 ,x 0 requisite t ! ,m$iator %\ld be ,god & man1 9 "o ,p]son4 ,_h 8 human nature be5 a di/9ct human ,p]son1 ! "w ( our r$emption w\ld h be5 br\ght ab\t by two p]sons1 :i* w\ld ea* ( !m h _h ! "* ( ,m$iator1 unless two p]sons c\ld be s unit$1 z to con/itute b "o1 :i* is no bett] ?an a contradiction4 ,& x is f>!r obs]v$1 9 ! answ] "u our pres5t consid]ation1 t !re 7 works to be p]=m$1 prop] to ea* nature3 9 ! human nature he 0 to p]=m e ?+ t impli$ subjection1 ob$i5ce1 or suff]+2 & ?\gh none ( ^! c\ld be p]=m$ by him1 9 8 div9e nature1 yet an inf9ite wor?1 value1 & dignity1 0 to be add$ !reunto1 :i* 0 n s mu* ! result ( any ?+ done by him 9 t nature1 z ( ! union ( ! human nature ) x2 ^u :i* acc\nt1 ! ob$i5ce he p]=m$1 _h1 9 a relative s5se1 ! same value1 z ?\gh x _h be5 p]=m$ 9 8 div9e nature2 &1 ^u ?is acc\nt1 x is said1 t ,god pur*as$ ! *ur* ) 8 own blood1 ,acts xx4 #bh4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t z ea* nature 0 di/9ct1 & _! prop]ties n 9 ! lea/ conf\nd$1 z 0 be=e obs]v$2 s we (t5 read1 9 scripture1 ( di/9ct prop]ties attribut$ to ! same p]son1 :i* are oppos$ to ea* o!r1 namely1 mortality & immortality1 weakness & omnipot5cy1 dep5d5ce & indep5d5ce1 c4 :i* c\ld n be1 ) any propriety ( speak+1 appli$ to him1 _h he n be5 ,god & man1 9 ! same p]son4 ,?is is g5]ally /yl$ by div9es1 a communication ( prop]ties1#acf conc]n+ :i* we mu/ obs]ve1 t ! prop]ties ( "o nature are n pr$icat$ ( ! o!r2 z ! ,lu!rans suppose1 :5 !y conclude1 t ! human nature ( ,*ri/ is omnipres5t1 ^u :i* _! doctr9e ( consub/antiation is f\nd$2 b we ass]t1 t ! prop]ties ( "o nature are pr$icat$ ( ! same p]son1 to :om ! o!r nature also belongs2 s t :5 we say ! ,p]son1 t 0 ,god1 obey$ & suff]$2 or ! ,p]son1 t 0 man1 paid an inf9ite price to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 we are f> f ass]t+1 t ! ,godhead ( ,*ri/ obey$1 or ! manhood m]it$2#acg & ?is is ! necess>y result ( 8 two natures be+ unit$ 9 "o ,p]son4 ,!re are two ?+s obs]v$1 9 illu/rat+ ?is matt]4 #a4 ,t ! works ( ea* nature mu/ be accept$ ( ,god = u1 z ! works ( ! :ole ,p]son1 or ( ! same ,p]son2 !re=e1 if ! nature t obey$ & suff]$ _h be5 an human p]son1 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+s c\ld n h be5 ( inf9ite value1 or accept$ by ,god z a suffici5t price ( r$emption2 = !y c\ld n h _h ?is value reflect$ on !m1 _h !y n be5 ! works ( a div9e ,p]son3 & ^? rays ( div9e glory1 t %9$ =? 9 8 human nature1 c\ld h no imm$iate relation to x1 _h x be5 a di/9ct ,p]son f t ( 8 ,godhead4 #b4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ^? works1 :i* 7 p]=m$ by him 9 ea* nature1 are to be reli$ on by u1 z ! works ( ! :ole ,p]son3 ?is reliance conta9s 9 x an in/ance ( adoration1 & supposes ! ,p]son1 :o p]=ms !m1 to be ,god1 :i* he 0 n 9 8 human nature2 !re=e we are to adore our ,m$iator1 & rely on ! works p]=m$ by him1 9 8 human nature1 z he is ,god & man 9 "o ,p]son4 ,z we h suffici5t gr\nd1 f scripture to conclude1 t ! ,m$iator is ! ,object ( div9e adoration2 s we are to dep5d on him1 z a div9e ,p]son1 = salvation2 & our wor%ip h]e9 does n t]m9ate on 8 human nature1 b on 8 deity3 b1 if 8 human nature _h be5 a di/9ct human p]son we c\ld n be said to adore him t di$ = u1 & rose aga92 s t1 ^u all ^! acc\nts1 x is necess>y t he %\ld be n only ,god & man1 b t ^! two natures %\ld be unit$ 9 "o ,p]son4 ,hav+ consid]$ our ,m$iator z ,god & man1 9 "o ,p]son1 we are n[ to speak ( him z hav+ ^? glori\s titles & *>act]s attribut$ to him1 expressive ( 8 m$iatorial "w & dignity2 accord+ly1 he is v>i\sly d5om9at$ z su* 9 scripture3 sometimes he is call$1 ,"l1 ,phil1 iv4 #e4 at o!r times1 ,jesus1 ,matt4 i4 #ba4 & else:]e1 ,! ,"l ,jesus1 ,acts ix4 #ag4 & also1 ,! ,"l ,*ri/1 ,col4 iii4 #bd4 &1 9 o!r places1 ,! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 *ap4 i4 #b4 ,he is call$ ,"l1 to d5ote ! inf9ite dignity ( 8 ,p]son1 z ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r2 :i* "n is giv5 him 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 ! same s5se1 9 :i* he is call$ ,jehovah 9 ! ,old1 z has be5 obs]v$ "u a =ego+ answ]1#ach & to d5ote 8 div9e sov]eignty1 z ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 & ! *ur*1 & p>ticul>ly z execut+ 8 k+ly (fice z ,m$iator2 &1 9 ! two foll[+ answ]s1 he is describ$ by 8 m$iatorial *>act]s1 ,jesus1 & ,*ri/4 ,footnote #acc3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #bia1 #bib4 ,footnote #acd3 ,x is o!rwise /yl$1 ,necessitas consequ5ti4 ,footnote #ace3 ,& 9 pres5t+ 8 glori\s body ) ! m>ks ( suff]+4 ,footnote #acf3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 page #bfa4 ,footnote #acg3 ,?is is g5]ally /yl$1 by div9es1 ,communicatio idiomatum 9 concreto1 non 9 ab/racto4 ,footnote #ach3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 page #bif1 #cjf4 ,que/4 ,,xli41 ,,xlii4 ,,que/4 ,,xli4 ,:y 0 our ,m$iator call$ ,jesus8 ,,answ4 ,our ,m$iator 0 call$ ,jesus1 because he save? 8 p f _! s9s4 ,,que/4 ,,xlii4 ,:y 0 our ,m$iator call$ ,*ri/8 ,,answ4 ,our ,m$iator 0 call$ ,*ri/1 because he 0 ano9t$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ above measure1 & s set ap>t1 & fully furni%$ ) all au?ority & ability1 to execute ! (fices ( ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+ ( 8 *ur*1 9 ! e/ate bo? ( 8 humiliation & exaltation4 ,i4 ,our ,m$iator is v (t5 call$ ,jesus 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :i* "n signifies a ,savi\r1 z x is p>ticul>ly intimat$ by ! angel1 :o gave direction1 t he %\ld be s call$1 be=e 8 bir?1 ,matt4 i4 #ba4 & he is n only /yl$ our ,savi\r1 b our ,salvation1 9 ! ab/ract3 ?us ! prophet1 =etell+ 8 inc>nation1 says1 ,behold1 ?y ,salvation come?2 8 rew>d is ) him1 & 8 "w be=e him1 ,isa4 lxii4 #aa4 &1 :5 ,simeon held him 9 8 arms1 he bless$ ,god1 & said1 ,"l1 n[ lette/ ?\ ?y s]vant dep>t 9 peace1 accord+ to ?y ^w1 = m9e eyes h se5 ?y salvation1 ,luke ii4 #bh-cj4 ,he is a ,savi\r1 z he br+s ab\t salvation = u1 & we atta9 x by him2 & he may be /yl$ our ,salvation1 z our et]nal bless$ness consi/s 9 ! enjoym5t ( him4 ,salvation conta9s 9 x a pres]v+ & deliv]+ u f all evil1 :i* "s call ! negative idea !re(1 & a conf]r+ on u ! greate/ good1 :i* is ! positive idea ( x4 ,9 sav+ u f evil1 he is sometimes said to deliv] u f ?is pres5t evil _w1 ,gal4 i4 #d4 & else:]e we are said to be sav$ f wra? ?r\gh him1 ,rom4 v4 #i4 &1 z all ! deliv]ance we exp]i5ce1 or hope =1 is includ$ 9 ! ^w ,salvation1 s are all ! spiritual bless+s :]e) we are bless$1 9 ?is1 or a bett] _w2 &1 ^u ?is acc\nt1 he1 :o is ! pur*as] & au?or !re(1 is call$ ,jesus4 #a4 ,s9ce ,*ri/ is call$ ,jesus1 let u be exhort$ to take he$ t we d n ent]ta9 any unwor?y ?\ghts ( him1 or t salvation :i* he ha? procur$1 by suppos+ x indef9ite1 or indet]m9ate1 or t he did n come into ! _w to save a c]ta9 numb]1 :o %all ev5tually obta9 ?is bless+2 b t he is ! ,r$eem]1 & consequ5tly ! ,savi\r ( _m t %all f9ally p]i%1 :i* is little bett] ?an a contradiction4 ,& let u n suppose1 t x is 9 ! p[] ( man to make 8 salvation ( none effect2 = :atev] difficulties !re may be 9 ! way1 he w c]ta9ly ov]come !m1 o!rwise he w\ld be call$ ,jesus1 or a ,savi\r to no purpose2 & !re=e !y1 :o suppose him to be ! ,savi\r ( all mank9d ^u ?is unc]ta9 condition1 t !y improve _! natural p[]s1 or ! lib]ty ( _! w1 s z to r5d] 8 purpose1 relat+ to _! salvation1 effectual1 :i* o!rwise x w\ld n be1 d n give him ! glory :i* belongs to him1 z call$ ,jesus4 #b4 ,let u take he$ t we d n ext5uate 8 salvation to our own disc\ragem5t1 z ?\gh he 7 n able to save1 to ! utt]mo/ all t come unto ,god by him1 or did n come into ! _w to save ! *ief ( s9n]s2 or we _h c]ta9 gr\nd to conclude our case to be s deplorable1 z t we are out ( ! rea* ( 8 salvation4 #c4 ,let none presume1 )\t gr\nd1 t he is _! ,savi\r1 or t !y h an int]e/ 9 him z su*1 :ile 9 an unconv]t$ /ate2 or va9ly conclude1 t !y %all be sav$ by him1 )\t fai? 91 or subjection to him4 #d4 ,let ?is "n ,jesus t5d to excite 9 u ! greate/ ?ankfulness1 especially if we h exp]i5c$ ! beg9n+ ( ! "w ( salvation2 & let su* enc\rage !mselves to hope1 t hav+ begun ! good "w 9 !m1 he w f9i% x1 :5 he %all appe>1 a second "t1 )\t s91 unto salvation4 ,,ii4 ,our ,m$iator is call$ ,*ri/1 or1 z x is g5]ally express$ 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ! ,messiah1 :i* signifies a p]son ano9t$3 ?us x is said1 ,we h f\nd ! ,messias1 :i* is1 be+ int]pret$1 ! ,*ri/1 ,john i4 #da4 or1 z x is 9 ! m>g91 ! ano9t$4 ,&1 z ano9t+ 0 made use ( "u ! c]emonial law1 9 ! public inauguration & inve/iture ( prophets1 prie/s1 & k+s1 9 _! respective (fices1 !y are1 = t reason1 call$ ,god's ano9t$3 ?us x is said1 conc]n+ ! prophets1 ,t\* n m9e ano9t$ & d my prophets no h>m1 ,psal4 cv4 #ae4 ,k+s are likewise s /yl$1 z ,samuel says1 ,surely ! ,"l's ano9t$ is be=e him1 #a ,sam4 xvi4 #f4 ,^! 7 (t5 ano9t$1 ?\gh n always2#aci b ! prie/s 7 always ano9t$1 :5 !y fir/ ent]$ on _! (fice2 & ! high prie/ is describ$ by ?is "*1 z he ^u ^: head ! ano9t+ oil 0 p\r$2 s we read ( ! preci\s o9tm5t ^u ! head t ran d[n ^u ! be>d1 ev5 ,a>on's be>d1 t w5t d[n to ! skirts ( 8 g>m5ts1 ,psal4 cxxxiii4 #b4 ,?is 0 n an insignificant c]emony1 or m]ely political1 9 :i* respect x is us$1 9 our day1 9 ! inauguration ( k+s2 b x 0 an ord9ance to signify ,god's designation ( !m1 to ! (fice :i* !y 7 to execute1 9 :i* !y 7 to expect1 & dep5d ^u him = ^? qualifications t 7 necess>y !reunto2 b x 0 m especially design$ to typify ! solemn inauguration & inve/iture ( our ,savi\r1 9 ! (fices ( ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+ ( 8 *ur*2 &1 9 allusion h]eunto1 he is call$1 ! ,messiah1 or ! ,*ri/4 ,8 ano9t+ 0 n ext]nal1 or visible1 ) mat]ial oil2 b1 9 a spiritual s5se1 x signifi$ 8 receiv+ a commission f ! ,fa!r to execute ! (fices ( ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+3 ^u :i* acc\nt1 he is /yl$1 ,god's holy *ild ,jesus1 :om he _h ano9t$1 ,acts iv4 #bg4 ,& ?is unction1 z x 0 ( a spiritual nature1 s x 0 att5d$ ) great] circum/ances ( glory2 & ! (fices he 0 appo9t$ to execute1 7 m spiritual1 ext5sive1 & advantage\s1 ?an !irs1 :o 7 types !re(3 ?us ! ,psalmi/ says ( him1 ,god1 ?y ,god1 ha? ano9t$ !e ) ! oil ( gladness1 above ?y fell[s1 ,psal4 xlv4 #g4 accord+ly he 0 ano9t$ to execute 8 prophetical (fice1 to prea* ! gospel to ! poor1 ,luke iv4 #ah4 & 8 prie/ly1 s ! prophet ,daniel speaks ( him1 z f9i%+ transgression1 mak+ an end ( s91 br++ 9 an ev]la/+ righte\sness1 ,dan4 ix4 #bd4 :i* he did z a ,prie/2 & !n he speaks ( ano9t+ him1 :o 0 mo/ holy1 z inf9itely excell+ all ^? :o 7 ano9t$ ) holy oil4 ,he is also said to be ano9t$ to execute 8 k+ly (fice2 &1 ) respect !reunto1 is call$ ! ,"l's ano9t$2 & ,god says1 conc]n+ him1 ,i h set1 or z x is 9 ! m>g91 ano9t$1 my k+ ^u my holy hill ( ,sion1 ,psal4 ii4 #b4 ,n[ !re are ?ree ?+s :i* are m especially int5d$ 9 ?is unction1 :i* are p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]4 #a4 ,8 be+ set ap>t1 or sep>at$ f ! re/ ( mank9d1 z ! only ,p]son :o 0 design$ to execute ! (fices1 toge!r ) 8 public inve/iture !re94 ,= ! "r und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 t !re 0 an et]nal designation ( him by ! ,fa!r !reunto3 ?us ! apo/le speaks ( him1 z "o :o 0 =e-orda9$ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 #a ,pet4 i4 #bj4 ,& "s ?9k1 t ?is is int5d$ by t expression ( ! ,psalmi/1 ,i w decl>e ! decree2 ! ,"l ha? said unto me1 ,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 !e1 ,psal4 ii4 #g4 & t ?is is also int5d$ by 8 be+ set up f ev]la/+1 ,prov4 viii4 #bc4 ,?is we may call 8 et]nal inauguration1 :i* 0 ! f\ndation1 gr\nd1 & reason ( 8 inc>nation1 or ( t inauguration1 or inve/iture1 :i* 0 visible to m5 9 "t1 :i* is ! second ?+ to be consid]$1 9 8 be+ set ap>t to execute ^! (fices4 ,:5 he came into ! _w1 !re 0 a glori\s decl>ation giv51 bo? to angels & m51 t he 0 ! ,p]son :om ,god _h conf]r$ ?is hon\r ^u1 & accord+ly he receiv$ glory f !m1 z ,m$iator1 by a div9e w>rant2 s "s und]/& t scripture1 ,:5 he br+e? 9 ! fir/-begott5 into ! _w1 he sai?1 & let all ! angels ( ,god wor%ip him1 ,heb4 i4 #f4 ,& else:]e we read1 ,luke ii4 #aj1 #aa4 ( ! angels be+ s5t z h]alds1 to make proclamation ( ?is matt] to m51 at 8 fir/ com+ into ! _w4 ,&1 :5 he ent]$ on 8 public m9i/ry1 !re 0 a div9e decl>ation giv51 z a f>!r visible confirmation h]e(1 imm$iately aft] 8 baptism1 :5 ! heav5s 7 op5$ unto him1 & he saw ! ,_s ( ,god desc5d+ l a dove1 & light+ ^u him1 & lo1 a voice f heav51 say+1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$1 ,matt4 iii4 #af1 #ag4 & ,john ! ,bapti/ 0 imm$iately rais$ up1 z a prophet1 to signify ?is to ! _w1 :i* he did at t "t1 :5 our ,savi\r fir/ ent]$ on 8 public m9i/ry1 & speaks ( him1 z pref]r$ be=e himself1 n only z hav+ a m excell5t nature1 b z be+ set ap>t to an high] (fice1 ?an t :i* he 0 call$ to2 & accord+ly he /yles him1 ,! ,lamb ( ,god1 intimat+1 t ,god _h set him ap>t1 z ! great ,sacrifice t 0 to be (f]$ = s91 ,john i4 #bi1 #cj4 &1 soon aft] ?is1 he gives ano!r te/imony h]eunto1 toge!r ) a glori\s1 yet j1 "* ( ! ,p]son1 :o 0 inve/$ ) ?is au?ority1 :5 he says1 conc]n+ him1 ,a man c receive no?+1 except x be giv5 him f heav53 q4 d4 8,i h n receiv$ ?is hon\r ( be+ ! ,*ri/1 & do+ ! works :i* he does1 b x is giv5 him f heav53 ,i am n ! bridegroom ( ! *ur*1 b 8 fri5d1 :o rejoice greatly1 because ( 8 voice2 :at he ha? se5 & he>d1 t he te/ifi$2 & ,god ha? s5t him1 ^: ^w he speake?2 = ,god give? n ! ,_s by measure unto him2 ! ,fa!r love? ! ,son1 & ha? giv5 all ?+s into 8 h&1 ,john iii4 #bg-ce4 !re=e he is set ap>t1 by him1 to p]=m ! "w ( a ,m$iator1 :i* belonge? n unto me40 #b4 ,*ri/ 0 furni%$ ) au?ority1 or _h a commission giv5 him1 to p]=m ! "w he 0 engag$ 91 z ,m$iator4 ,?is 0 absolutely necess>y1 s9ce1 z ! apo/le says1 conc]n+ ! prie/hood 9 g5]al1 t no man take? ?is hon\r unto himself1 b he t is call$ ( ,god1 & au?oriz$ by him to p]=m x1 z 0 ,a>on2 s also ,*ri/ glorifi$ n himself1 b he t said unto him1 ,?\ art my ,son1 to-day h ,i begott5 !e2 &1 ,?\ art a ,prie/ = ev]1 aft] ! ord] ( ,mel*is$ec1 ,heb4 v4 #d-f4 ,z x 0 reckon$ an intrusion1 & no o!r ?an an in/ance ( pr(an5ess1 = any "o to ex]cise a sacr$ (fice1 )\t a div9e w>rant1 x 0 necess>y t our ,savi\r %\ld be furni%$ !re)3 ! "w he 0 to p]=m 0 glori\s1 ! consequ5ces !re( ( ! highe/ importance1 & 8 s]vices w\ld n h be5 accept$1 or avail$ to answ] ! great ends !re(1 _h he n receiv$ a commission f ! ,fa!r4 ,& t he came into ! _w ) ?is commission & au?ority1 d]iv$ f him1 he con/antly ass]ts & proves1 he ass]ts x1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ himself1 t ,god ! ,fa!r _h seal$ him1 ,john vi4 #bg4 & else:]e says1 ,i h p[] to lay d[n my life1 & to take x aga92 ?is comm&m5t h ,i receiv$ ( my ,fa!r1 ,john x4 #ah4 & he n only ass]ts1 b proves x2 e miracle t he wr\ght be+ a confirmation !re(1 9 :i* respect a div9e te/imony 0 affix$ to 8 commission3 ?us he says1 ,! works t ,i d1 9 my ,fa!r's "n1 !y be> witness ( me1 v]4 #be4 & else:]e1 :5 he ass]ts 8 au?ority1 & proves1 t ! words :i* he spake1 he spake n ( himself2 he adds1 ! ,fa!r t dwelle? 9 me1 he do? ! works1 ,john xiv4 #aj1 #aa4 ,he appeals to ^? miracul\s works1 :i* 7 p]=m$ ei!r by himself1 or by ! ,fa!r1 :i* he might well d1 because ! ,fa!r & he _h ! same div9e p[]1 & !reby intimates1 t ! commission1 :i* he receiv$ f ! ,fa!r1 0 atte/$ 9 ?is extraord9>y mann]4 #c4 ,our ,savi\r's unction includ$ 9 x an ability to execute ^? (fices1 :i* he 0 engag$ 91 z ,m$iator4 ,we h be=e obs]v$1 t :5 p]sons1 "u ! c]emonial law1 7 ano9t$ to execute ! (fices ei!r ( prophet1 prie/1 or k+2 ?is 0 n only an ord9ance1 to signify t !y _h a div9e w>rant to execute !m1 b !y 7 h]eby giv5 to expect ^? qualifications t 7 necess>y to ! dis*>ge !re(4 ,god nev] calls to an (fice1 b he qualifies = x3 ?us our ,savi\r 0 furni%$ ) ability1 z well z au?ority2 ?is 0 m especially applicable to 8 human nature1 9 :i* he 0 to obey & suff]2 z to 8 div9e nature1 t c\ld n be ! subject ( a d]iv$ p[]1 or qualifications conf]r$ ^u x4 ,n[ ?is ability1 ) :i* our ,savi\r 0 furni%$1 z man1 0 t :i* r5d]$ him fit to p]=m ! "w :i* he came into ! _w ab\t4 ,z a ,prophet1 he 0 qualifi$ to prea* ! gospel ) great] wisdom & au?ority ?an all o!rs1 :o 7 ev] engag$ 9 ?is "w3 8 v enemies confess$1 t nev] man spake l him1 ,john vii4 #df4 & he _h cont9ual assi/ance f ,god1 :i* pres]v$ him f all mi/akes2 s t :at he deliv]$ 0 infallibly true1 &1 z su* to be dep5d$ on3 he 0 also furni%$ ) zeal = ! glory ( ,god1 yet su* z 0 temp]$ ) sympa?y1 meekness1 & compassion t[>ds 8 p2 & an holy c\rage1 resolution1 & =titude1 :i* pres]v$ him f fa9t+1 or be+ disc\rag$ "u all 8 suff]+s2 & a con/ant disposition & incl9ation to ref] all to ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 & n to assume any bran* ( div9e hon\r to 8 human nature2 &1 by ?is means1 ! :ole dis*>ge ( 8 m9i/ry 0 acceptable1 bo? to ,god & man4 ,?us conc]n+ ! reasons :y our ,savi\r is call$ ,*ri/4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! (fices :i* he 0 ano9t$ to execute1 ^u ! acc\nt :]e( he is /yl$1 ! ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+ ( 8 *ur*4 ,"h we %all premise "s ?+s 9 g5]al conc]n+ ^! ?ree (fices2 & !n speak to ea* ( !m1 z conta9$ 9 ! foll[+ answ]s4 #a4 ,conc]n+ ! numb] ( ! (fices1 :i* he executes2 !y are ?ree4 ,"s h enquir$1 :e!r !re are n m ?an ?ree execut$ by him1 inasmu* z !re are sev]al *>act]s & relations1 :i* ,*ri/ is describ$ by1 & is said to /& 91 to 8 p1 besides ^? ( ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+3 ?us he is /yl$1 ,! ,head ( ! body1 ! *ur*1 ,col4 i4 #ah4 & an ,husb&1 to x1 ,isa4 liv4 #e4 & a ,bridegroom1 ,john iii4 #bi4 & else:]e he is said to p]=m ! (fice ( a ,%eph]d3 ?us he /yles himself1 ,! good ,%eph]d1 ,john x4 #ad4 & he is call$1 ,! ,capta9 ( our salvation1 ,heb4 ii4 #aj4 & _m o!r *>act]s ( ! l nature are giv5 him1 f :5ce "s h tak5 occasion to ?9k1 t sev]al ( !m conta9 ideas1 di/9ct f ^? ( a ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+1 & !re=e t !re are m (fices ?an ^! execut$ by him3 b all t ne$ be said to ?is1 is1 t ^!1 & o!r *>act]s & relations1 :i* are ascrib$ to ,*ri/ 9 scripture1 are all includ$ 91 or r$ucible to "o or o!r ( ^! ?ree (fices2 !re=e we h no reason to conclude1 t he executes any o!r (fices1 di/9ct f !m1 z ,m$iator4 #b4 ,! condition ( fall5 man1 & ! way 9 :i* ,god design$ to br+ him to salvation1 :i* 0 adapt$ !reunto1 r5d]s x necess>y t ,*ri/ %\ld execute ^! ?ree (fices4 ,accord+ly1 we are all ( u1 by nature1 ignorant (1 & prejudic$ aga9/ div9e tru?1 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 ,! natural man receive? n ! ?+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 = !y are fooli%ness unto him2 nei!r c he "k !m1 because !y are spiritually disc]n$1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ad4 !re=e x is necess>y t ,*ri/ %\ld execute ! (fice ( a ,prophet1 to lead u into all tru?1 & give ?is spiritual disc]n+ !re(4 ,moreov]1 we are all guilty be=e ,god1 ,rom4 iii4 #ai4 & c by no means make atonem5t1 give satisfaction to 8 ju/ice1 or procure a p>don2 nor c we plead any ?+ done by u1 z a gr\nd !re(2 !re=e we ne$ t ,*ri/ %\ld execute ! (fice ( a ,prie/1 & s fir/ make atonem5t1 & !n int]cession1 = u4 ,& z to ! way 9 :i* ,god br+s 8 p to salvation1 ?is requires ,*ri/'s execut+ 8 ?reefold (fice4 ,salvation mu/ be pur*as$1 proclaim$1 & appli$2 ! fir/ ( ^! respects ,*ri/'s ,prie/ly (fice2 ! second1 8 ,prophetical2 & ! ?ird1 8 ,k+ly2 accord+ly he is said to be made ( ,god unto u wisdom1 righte\sness1 sanctification1 & r$emption1 #a ,cor4 i4 #cj4 & else:]e he /yles himself1 ,! ,way1 ! ,tru?1 & ! ,life1 ,john xiv4 #f4 ,moreov]1 9 ! execution ( ^! (fices1 & br++ u !reby to salvation1 he deals ) ,god & man 9 diff]5t respects2 ) ,god1 m especially1 z a ,prie/1 9 satisfy+ 8 ju/ice1 & procur+ 8 fav\r3 ?us ! high prie/ "u ! law1 :o 0 a type ( ,*ri/'s ,prie/ly (fice1 is said to be orda9$ = m5 9 ?+s p]ta9+ to ,god1 t he may (f] bo? gifts & sacrifices = s9s1 ,heb4 v4 #a4 ev5 s ,*ri/1 our great ,high ,prie/1 by (f]+ himself a sacrifice1 p]=m$ t "p ( 8 m9i/ry :i* p]ta9$ to ,god1 9 ! behalf ( m52 & he also deals ) ,god1 by appe>+ 9 8 pres5ce1 cont9ually mak+ int]cession = !m2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 he deals ) m51 z design+ to br+ !m to ,god1 :i* he does m especially z a ,prophet & ,k+4 #c4 ,^! ?ree (fices1 :i* ,*ri/ executes1 are di/9ct1 & !re=e n to be conf\nd$4 ,?is we ma9ta9 aga9/ ,soc9us1 & 8 foll[]s3 !y speak1 inde$1 ( ,*ri/1 z a ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+1 :i* !y are oblig$ to d1 because ! words are s frequ5tly m5tion$ 9 scripture2 yet ! s5se !y give ( !m1 am\nts to little m ?an an ackn[l$gm5t ( 8 ,prophetical (fice3 & ev5 ?is1 z !y expla9 x1 conta9s 9 x no?+ m ?an :at o!r prophets1 t w5t be=e him1 ei!r 71 or might h be51 qualifi$ to p]=m2 = any "o1 :o is "u div9e inspiration1 may infallibly decl>e ! w ( ,god1 & give =? ^? laws1 by :i* ,god has orda9$ t 8 *ur* %\ld be gov]n$2 & our ,savi\r1 accord+ to !m1 does little m ?an ?is4 ,!y speak ( him1 inde$1 z a ,prie/1 b n z mak+ satisfaction = our s9s to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 nor by int]c$+ 9 ! virtue !re(1 b only by putt+ up pray]s & supplications to him on our behalf2 :i* diff]s v little f ^? pray]s & supplications t 7 put up by o!r prophets 9 behalf ( ! p4 ,aga91 !y speak ( him z a ,k+1 b n z subdu+ our wills1 or conqu]+ our enemies1 by almighty p[]2 or1 if !y all[ t he subdues u to himself1 z a ,k+1 yet1 9 _! f>!r expla9+ !re(1 !y mean no?+ else by x1 b 8 ga9+ u ov] to 8 side by argum5ts1 free+ u f our ignorance1 & ov]-com+ our prejudices aga9/ tru?1 by a cle> revelation ( x2 or1 if !y speak ( 8 conqu]+ our enemies1 !y int5d no?+ else by x1 b 8 gu>d+ & def5d+ 8 p1 by furni%+ !m ) argum5ts to resi/ _! subtle attempts aga9/ !m1 all :i* ?+s are r$ucible to 8 ,prophetical (fice2 s t1 ?\gh !y speak ( him z execut+ ?ree (fices1 x is no m ?an if !y %\ld ass]t1 t he executes b "o2 & ! mo/ !y int5d by all ?is1 is1 t he is a tea*]1 s5t f ,god1 & consequ5tly n mu* sup]ior 9 excell5cy to ,moses1 :o 0 a prophet1 rais$ up f among 8 bre?r51 & _h ! hon\rable "* giv5 him1 t he 0 fai?ful 9 all 8 h\se2 :]eas1 ! apo/le proves1 by :at he says ( our ,"l ,jesus1 t he 0 c\nt$ wor?y ( m glory1 z he :o ha? build$ ! h\se1 ha? m hon\r ?an ! h\se2 & f>!r /yles him a div9e ,p]son1 :5 he says1 he t built all ?+s is ,god1 ,heb4 iii4 #b1 #c4 #d4 ,^! ?ree (fices1 :i* ,*ri/ executes1 are n to be divid$1 especially :5 !y are execut$ 9 su* a way1 z is effectual to ! salvation ( ^? :o are conc]n$ h]e94 ,he may1 inde$1 9 an objective way1 reveal ! w ( ,god1 or give laws to 8 *ur*1 z a ,prophet1 )\t work+ sav+ly ^u ! und]/&+3 he may also execute 8 k+ly (fice1 z a judge1 9 p\r+ ! vials ( 8 wra? on 8 enemies1 )\t subdu+ ! /ubbornness ( _! wills1 or br++ !m to ! ob$i5ce ( fai?3 nev]!less1 we mu/ conclude1 t1 :]esoev] he executes "o ( ^! (fices 9 a sav+ way1 he executes !m all4 ,9 ?is respect1 ?\gh ! (fices be di/+ui%$1 yet 9 ! execution ( !m1 !y are n divid$3 ?us :osoev] is s taught by him1 z a ,prophet1 z to be made wise to salvation1 is r$eem$ by 8 blood1 z a ,prie/1 ov]come by 8 p[] z a ,k+1 & br\ght into subjection to 8 w 9 all ?+s2 s all = :om1 z a prie/1 he has pur*as$ peace1 to !m he w1 9 8 own "t1 proclaim x1 z a ,prophet1 & enable !m to believe 9 him1 by mak+ !m will+ 9 ! day ( 8 p[]4 #e4 ,he executes ^! (fices 9 a tw(old /ate2 fir/1 ( humiliation1 & !n ( exaltation1 ) diff]5t circum/ances agreeable !reunto2 :i* tw(old /ate w be consid]$ 9 "s foll[+ answ]s4 ,:at we %all obs]ve1 at pres5t1 conc]n+ x is1 t t "p ( ,*ri/'s prie/ly (fice1 9 :i* he made atonem5t = s91 0 execut$ on e>? 9 8 /ate ( humiliation3 :]eas ! o!r "p !re(1 consi/+ 9 8 int]cession1 toge!r ) "s bran*es ( 8 prophetical & k+ly (fice1 7 execut$ bo? 9 e>? & heav51 ?\gh 9 a diff]5t mann]1 agreeable to ^? circum/ances ( glory 9 :i* he 01 & is4 ,footnote #aci3 ,prophets 71 inde$1 (t5times set ap>t = t (fice1 )\t ano9t+2 b x seems probable1 f ! comm& ( ,god to ,elijah1 to ano9t ,eli%a to be a prophet 9 8 room1 t :5 !y 7 call$1 9 an extraord9>y mann]1 to be public prophets1 & 9 t respect1 z x is said conc]n+ ! prophet ,j]emiah1 *ap4 i4 #aj4 ,set ov] nations & k+doms1 !n !y 7 n only sanctifi$ & orda9$ h]eunto1 b ! c]emony ( ano9t+ 0 us$1 especially :5 "s o!r prophet 0 appo9t$ to in/al !m 9 ?is (fice4 ,& z = k+s1 ?\gh !y 7 n always ano9t$1 yet ?is c]emony 0 g5]ally us$1 z is obs]v$ by "s ,jewi% writ]s1 :5 ! k+dom 0 r5t out ( ! h& ( "o1 & ano!r 01 by imm$iate div9e direction1 sub/itut$ to reign 9 8 /ead3 ?us1 :5 ! k+dom 0 tak5 f ,saul1 ,david 0 ano9t$2 & x 0 also us$ 9 o!r in/ances1 ?\gh ! cr[n 0 inh]it$ by l9eal desc5t1 :5 any o!r made pret5sions to x4 ,?us ,david comm&$ ,solomon to be ano9t$1 because ,adonijah pret5d$ to x1 #a ,k+s i4 #cd4 ,& ,joa% 0 ano9t$1 ?\gh he _h a "r to ! cr[n1 z desc5d$ f ,ahaziah1 :o 0 k+ be=e him1 because ! cr[n _h1 = "s "t1 be5 usurp$ by ,a?aliah1 #b ,k+s xi4 #ab4 ,9 ^!1 & su* l cases1 k+s 7 in/all$ 9 _! (fice by unction1 ?\gh1 9 o!r in/ances1 x 0 n univ]sally practis$4 ,que/4 ,,xliii4 ,,que/4 ,,xliii4 ,h[ do? ,*ri/ execute ! (fice ( a ,prophet8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ execute? ! (fice ( a ,prophet1 9 8 reveal+ to ! *ur*1 9 all ages1 by 8 ,_s & ^w1 9 div]s ways ( adm9i/ration1 ! :ole w ( ,god1 9 all ?+s conc]n+ _! edification & salvation4 ,t :i* may be fir/ obs]v$1 be=e we consid] ! p>ts ( ,*ri/'s prophetical (fice1 & ! mann] ( 8 execut+ x1 is ! ord] 9 :i* x is m5tion$1 z set be=e 8 prie/ly & k+ly (fices1 :i* may give u occasion to enquire :e!r x be execut$ be=e !m4 #a4 ,if we consid] ! natural ord] ( 8 execut+ 8 ?ree (fices1 or ! dep5d5ce ( ! execution ( !m1 "o on ! o!r1 !n x mu/ be obs]v$1 t he fir/ executes 8 prie/ly (fice1 &1 pursuant h]eunto1 8 prophetical & k+ly2 = s9n]s mu/ fir/ be r$eem$ by 8 blood1 be=e !y c be br\ght to a sav+ k ( him1 or an entire subjection to him2 !re=e he fir/ deals ) ,god z a ,prie/1 9 our behalf1 & !reby prep>es ! way ( salvation1 & lays ! f\ndation !re(1 9 8 oblation & int]cession1 & !n1 z a ,prophet & ,k+1 he deals ) m51 & !reby br+s !m to ,god4 ,9 ?is respect1 !re=e1 if ^! ?ree (fices 7 to be laid d[n 9 _! natural ord]1 we mu/ say1 t ,*ri/ executes ! (fice ( a ,prie/1 ,prophet1 & ,k+4 #b4 ,if we consid] ! ord] 9 :i* our ,savi\r execut$ ^! (fices1 9 ! ex]cise ( 8 public m9i/ry1 we may say1 he fir/ produc$ 8 commission1 or proclaim$ ! end ( 8 com+ into ! _w1 & prov$ himself to be ! ,messiah1 & s discov]$ himself to 8 p1 z ! great ,prophet ( 8 *ur*2 &1 aft] t1 he laid d[n 8 life1 z a sacrifice = s91 z a ,prie/1 & !n he conqu]$ 8 enemies1 spoil$ pr9cipalities & p[]s1 & ex]t$ ! exce$+ greatness ( 8 p[]1 9 ! application ( r$emption1 z a ,k+4 ,x is 9 ?is respect t ! (fices ( ,*ri/ are g5]ally treat$ (1 9 ! same me?od 9 :i* !y are "h laid d[n2 s t 8 prophetical (fice is fir/ m5tion$1 :i* is :at we are n[ to consid]4 ,&1 ,i4 ,we %all %ew h[ ,*ri/ is describ$1 9 scripture1 z ! ,prophet ( 8 *ur*4 ,!re are _m expressions :]eby 8 prophetical (fice is set =?3 ,?us he is /yl$1 a ,tea*] come f ,god1 ,john iii4 #b4 & he calls himself our ,ma/]1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #h4 or ! ,"l ( our fai?1 &1 z su*1 is di/+ui%$ f all o!r tea*]s1 "s ( :i* affect$ v mu* to be call$ ,rabbi1 & w\ld p]suade ! _w1 by an implicit fai?1 to believe :atev] !y said3 ,b our ,savi\r advises 8 disciples to refuse t title2 =1 says he1 ,"o is y\r ma/]1 ev5 ,*ri/4 ,aga91 he is call$1 a law-giv]1 ,mat4 xxxiii4 #bb4 or1 ! "o & only lawgiv]2 &1 x is add$1 t he diff]s f all o!r law-giv]s1 9 t he is able to save1 & to de/roy1 ,james iv4 #ab4 he is also call$1 ,! ,angel1 or ,mess5g] ( ! cov5ant1 :o reveals ! cov5ant ( grace to u2 & br+s ^! glad tid+s1 t is1 9 him1 reconcil+ ! _w to himself4 ,he is also call$1 ,! apo/le1 z well z ! high ,prie/1 ( our pr(ession1 ,heb4 iii4 #a4 z he 0 fir/ s5t ( ,god to publi% peace1 be=e he appo9t$ o!rs1 :o are call$ apo/les1 or inf]ior m9i/]s to him1 to pursue ! same design4 ,he is also /yl$1 ,a witness to ! p1 _! lead] & comm&]1 ,isa4 lv4 #d4 & he is f>!r describ$1 z a fai?ful witness1 ,rev4 i4 #e4 ,& he is set =? by sev]al metaphorical expressions1 :i* d5ote ! execution ( ?is (fice1 viz4 ,! light :i* %9e? 9 d>kness1 ,john i4 #e4 ,?us ! prophet ,isaiah describes him1 :5 he says1 ,arise1 %9e1 = ?y light is come1 & ! glory ( ! ,"l is ris5 ^u !e1 ,isa4 lx4 #a4 ,he is likewise comp>$ to ! sun1 ! f\nta9 ( light1 & s call$1 ,! ,sun ( righte\sness1 t 0 to arise ) heal+ 9 8 w+s1 ,mal4 iv4 #b4 &1 ,! bright & morn+ />1 ,rev4 xxii4 #af4 by :i*1 & _m o!r expressions to ! same purpose1 ?is prophetical (fice ( ,*ri/ is set =? 9 scripture4 ,,ii4 ,we %all n[ consid] :at ,*ri/ does 9 ! execution ( 8 prophetical (fice1 z he is said to reveal ! w ( ,god to 8 *ur*4 ,&1 #a4 ,h[ he 0 qualifi$ = ?is "w1 :i* supposes him to h a p]fect k ( ! div9e w4 ,we h be=e obs]v$1 t ! ,soc9ians1 agreeably to ! l[ ?\ghts !y h ( him1 z a m]e creature1 suppose1 t he 0 unacqua9t$ ) ! w ( ,god till he ent]$ on 8 public m9i/ry2 &1 9 ord] to 8 be+ in/ruct$ !re91 t he 01 soon aft] 8 baptism1 tak5 into heav51 & !re le>n$1 f ! ,fa!r1 :at he 0 to imp>t to mank9d1 :i* !y suppose to be ! mean+ ( ^? scriptures1 t speak ( him1 z com+ d[n f heav51 or com+ =? f ! ,fa!r1 into ! _w1 ,john vi4 #ch4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xvi4 #bh4 & 8 speak+ z ! ,fa!r _h taught him1 or :at he _h se5 ) 8 ,fa!r1 *ap4 viii4 #bh1 #ch4 ,b1 s9ce we h %ewn ! absurdity ( ?is op9ion else:]e1 :5 speak+ 9 def5ce ( our ,savi\r's deity#adj1 & h consid]$ t ^? scriptures1 :i* m5tion 8 com+ d[n f heav51 pla9ly ref] to 8 inc>nation1 & t ! mode ( expression is ! same1 z :5 ,god is said1 9 o!r scriptures1 to come d[n into ?is l[] _w1 by 8 manife/ative pres5ce "h1 :i* is n inconsi/5t ) 8 omnipres5ce2 !re=e ,i %all only add1 at pres5t1 t ^? scriptures1 :i* speak ( ,*ri/'s be+ taught ! ?+s :i* he 0 to imp>t to ! *ur*1 z !y d n ov]?r[ ! omnisci5ce ( 8 div9e nature2 s !y give no c\nt5ance to ?is supposition1 t 8 human nature 0 tak5 up into heav5 to be taught ! w ( ,god4 ,9 ?is nature1 inde$1 he ne$$ in/ruction1 & _h no k b :at he receiv$ by communication2 & x is pla9ly said ( him1 t he increas$ 9 wisdom1 z he advanc$ 9 age3 ,b ! k :i* he _h1 z man1 :i* 0 suffici5t to furni% him = ! execution ( ?is (fice1 proce$$ f a two-fold cause1 namely1 ! union ( t nature ) 8 div9e ,p]son1 ! result :]e( 01 8 hav+ all ^? p]fections t belong to x1 ( :i* ! k ( div9e ?+s is "o2 = x w\ld h be5 a di%on\r to him1 z ,god1 to be unit$ to a nature t _h ! lea/ blemi% or defect1 or 0 unqualifi$ to p]=m ! "w :i* he 0 !re9 to engage 94 ,&1 besides ?is1 our ,savi\r _h an unction f ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i*1 z has be5 already obs]v$1 implies n only 8 receiv+ a commission1 b1 toge!r !re)1 all necess>y qualifications to dis*>ge ! "w he 0 engag$ 91 :i* include 9 !m 8 kn[+ ! :ole w ( ,god2 z x is said1 ,god gave n ! ,_s by measure unto him1 ,john iii4 #cd4 t is1 he gave x 9 a great] measure to him1 ?an he ev] did to any o!r1 z ! "w1 t he 0 to engage 91 requir$ x4 #b4 ,let u n[ consid] :at is ! w ( ,god1 :i* ,*ri/ reveals4 ,?is includes 9 x e ?+ t relates to our salvation1 or t is necess>y to be kn[n & believ$ by u1 9 ord] !reunto1 viz4 t ,god _h an et]nal design to glorify 8 grace1 9 ! recov]y ( a "p ( mank9d f t guilt & mis]y1 9 :i* !y 7 involv$1 & putt+ !m into ! possession ( compleat bless$ness2 & t1 9 ord] h]eunto1 ea* ( ! ,p]sons 9 ! ,godhead design$ to demon/rate _! di/9ct ,p]sonal glory1 t1 9 ?is respect1 !y might receive adoration & praise f m52 ! ,fa!r1 z s5d+ our ,savi\r1 to be a ,r$eem]2 ! ,son1 z tak+ t "* & "w ^u him2 & ! ,_s1 z apply+ ! r$emption pur*as$ by him4 ,moreov]1 he 0 to make a public proclamation t salvation 0 atta9able2 & t ! way to atta9 x1 0 by s9n]s com+ to him z a ,m$iator1 by :om !y might h access to ! ,fa!r2 & to invite !m to come to him by fai?2 z he (t5 does 9 ! gospel4 ,he 0 also to let !m "k1 t ?is fai? is ! gift ( ,god1 & 9 :at way !y may expect to atta9 x1 to wit1 9 a con/ant att5dance on ! ord9ances ( 8 own appo9tm5t2 &1 to enc\rage !m h]eunto1 t !re are _m great & preci\s promises1 :i* are all put into 8 h&1 to apply & make good to 8 p4 ,^!1 & _m o!r ?+s1 :i* conta9 9 !m ! sum & sub/ance ( ! gospel1 are :at we und]/& by ! w ( ,god1 :i* ,*ri/ communicates1 z a ,prophet1 to 8 *ur*4 ,z x may be obs]v$1 t ^! doctr9es are su* z are matt] ( pure revelation1 :i* c\ld n h be5 kn[n )\t x1 z well z ( ! highe/ importance1 & !re=e wor?y to be made kn[n by s excell5t a ,p]son4 ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,! p]sons to :om ,*ri/ reveals ! w ( ,god1 namely1 ! *ur*2 to !m ! lively oracles ( ,god are committ$2 & !y are built on ! f\ndations ( ! apo/les & prophets1 ,jesus ,*ri/ himself be+ ! *ief ,corn]-/one4 ,z = ! _w1 :i* is sometimes oppos$ to ! *ur*1 x is said1 t1 by wisdom x knew n ,god1 #a ,cor4 i4 #ba4 t is1 n 9 su* a way z he is reveal$ 9 ! gospel2 b ! *ur*1 :i* ,*ri/ lov$1 & = :i* he gave himself1 is said to be sanctifi$ by ! ^w1 ,eph4 v4 #bf4 & to !m x is giv51 to "k ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( heav52 b to o!rs x is n giv51 ,matt4 xiii4 #aa4 s t ! *ur* is ! seat1 & ! object ( ! execution ( ,*ri/'s prophetical1 z well z ( 8 o!r (fices2 ,!y are taught by him z ! tru? is 9 ,jesus1 ,eph4 iv4 #ba4 ,,iv4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! way & means by :i* ,*ri/ reveals ! w ( ,god to ! *ur*2 !re are two ways by :i* ?is is done4 #a4 ,objectively1 :i* is an ext]nal me?od ( in/ruction1 ! effect & consequ5ce :]e( is our he>+ ( him by ! he>+ ( ! e>1 or z ! apo/le calls x1 our hav+ ! =m ( k1 & ( ! tru? 9 ! law1 ,rom4 ii4 #bj4 ,?is in/ruction ,*ri/ is said to give by ! ^w3 ,& ?is he did2 fir/1 by publi%+ ! glad tid+s ( salvation 9 8 own ,p]son1 :i* he m5tions1 z "o great end = :i* he 0 s5t into ! _w1 z he says1 ,i mu/ prea* ! k+dom ( ,god1 = !re=e am ,i s5t1 ,luke iv4 #dc4 & accord+ly he /yles himself1 ,! ,light ( ! _w1 ,john viii4 #ab4 & x is said1 t he 0 ano9t$ to prea* good ?+s unto ! meek1 s5t to b9d up ! brok5-he>t$1 to proclaim lib]ty to ! captives1 & ! op5+ ( ! prison to !m t are b\nd1 ,isa4 lxi4 #a4 & :5 he is repres5t$1 z comply+ ) ! call ( ,god1 & delight+ to d 8 w1 he adds1 ,i h prea*$ righte\sness 9 ! great congregation2 lo1 ,i h n refra9$ my lips1 ,o ,"l1 ?\ kn[e/1 ,i h n hid ?y righte\sness )9 my he>t1 ,i h decl>$ ?y fai?fulness & ?y salvation2 ,i h n conceal$ ?y lov+-k9dness1 & ?y tru?1 f ! great congregation1 ,psal4 xl4 #i1 #aj4 ,& z ,*ri/ prea*$ ! gospel 9 8 own ,p]son1 s1 :5 he left ! _w1 he gave commission to o!rs to prea* x1 & 8 ,_s to in/ruct !m :at !y %\ld deliv]1 by ^: inspiration 8 ^w 0 committ$ to writ+1 :i* is ! f\nta9 ( all tru?2 &1 by ?is means1 ! *ur* atta9s1 z at ?is day1 ! k !re(4 #b4 ,our ,savi\r reveals ! w ( ,god to 8 p1 9 a subjective way1 :i* is int]nal1 :]eby he deals ) _! he>ts1 :i* he disposes & fits to receive ! tru?3 ,h]eby he op5s ! eyes ( ! und]/&+1 to see a beauty & glory 9 ! gospel1 & incl9es all ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l to be con=m$ to x2 & ?is he does m especially 9 ^? 9 :om he executes 8 prophetical (fice effectually1 unto salvation4 ,?is is /yl$1 9 ?is answ]1 ,*ri/'s execut+ 8 prophetical (fice by 8 ,_s1 z di/+ui%$ f ! execution !re( by 8 ^w4 ,we read sometimes ( ! ,_s's tea*+ u1 9 scripture z our ,savi\r tells 8 disciples1 t ,he1 viz4 ! ,_s1 w\ld guide !m into all tru?1 ,john xvi4 #ac4 & ( believ]s hav+ _! s\ls purifi$1 9 obey+ ! tru?1 ?r\gh ! ,_s1 #a ,pet4 i4 #bb4 & at o!r times ( ,*ri/'s tea*+ by 8 ,_s4 ,n[ !re is no ess5tial diff]5ce betwe5 ,*ri/'s tea*+ z ,god1 & ! ,_s's tea*+1 s9ce ! div9e glory ( ! ,son & ,_s1 to :i* ?is effect is attribut$1 is ! same3 ,b ,*ri/'s tea*+ by 8 ,_s1 only d5otes1 z 0 be=e obs]v$ "u a =ego+ answ]1 ! subs]vi5cy ( ! ,_s's act+ h]e91 to ,*ri/'s execut+ ?is bran* ( 8 prophetical (fice1 :]eby he demon/rates 8 p]sonal glory#ada4 ,v4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! v>i\s ages 9 :i* ,*ri/ is said to execute ?is (fice4 ,t he did ?is aft] 8 inc>nation2 fir/1 9 8 own ,p]son1 & !n1 by tak+ c>e t 8 gospel %\ld be prea*$ 9 all succe$+ ages1 until 8 second com+1 has be5 already consid]$4 ,we may also obs]ve1 t ,*ri/ execut$ 8 prophetical (fice be=e 8 inc>nation3 ,?us x is said1 t1 by 8 ,_s1 he prea*$ unto ! spirits 9 prison1 t is1 to ! _w be=e ! flood1 :o are repres5t$ 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+1 z disob$i5t1 :5 once ! long-suff]+ ( ,god wait$ 9 ! days ( ,noah1 :ile ! ark 0 prep>+1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ai1 #bj4 s t ,noah :o 0 a prophet1 0 8 inf]ior m9i/]1 rais$ up1 & spirit$ by him1 to prea* to ! _w1 :i* ^u t acc\nt1 is call$ ,*ri/'s prea*+1 & accord+ly h]e9 he execut$ 8 prophetical (fice4 ,& he is also said to h giv5 ! law f m\nt ,s9ai1 z ! apo/le's words seem to intimate1 :5 he says1 ,^: voice %ook ! e>?1 ,heb4 xii4 #bf4 to wit1 m\nt ,s9ai1 :i* trembl$ :5 he gave ! law f !nce2 & t ?is ref]s to our ,savi\r1 appe>s f ! words imm$iately =ego+1 :]e9 x is said1 ,see t ye refuse n him t speake?1 namely1 ,*ri/2 = if !y escap$ n :o refus$ him t spake on e>?1 to wit1 f m\nt ,s9ai1 or :5 he spake on e>?1 mu* m %all n we escape if we turn away f him1 t speake? f heav52 ^: voice !n %ook ! e>?1 c4 v]4 #be4 ,moreov]1 t he execut$ 8 prophetical (fice be=e 8 inc>nation1 & !reby l$ 8 *ur* into ! k ( div9e tru?1 is evid5t1 f ! acc\nt we h1 9 scripture1 ( 8 appe>+ to !m 9 ! =m ( a man1 or an angel1 :i* he m frequ5tly did1 be=e ! ^w ( ,god 0 committ$ to writ+1 & aft]w>ds occasionally 9 foll[+ ages3 ,?us he appe>$ to ,moses 9 ! burn+ bu%1 & s5t him into ,egypt to dem& lib]ty = ,israel1 & aft]w>ds he l$ !m ?r\gh ! r$ sea1 z appe>+ 9 ! pill> ( ! cl\d & fire2 & he is describ$1 z ! angel :i* 0 ) ,moses 9 ! *ur* 9 ! wild]ness :i* spake to him 9 m\nt ,s9ai1 & ) our fa!rs1 :o receiv$ ! lively oracles1 ,acts vii4 #ch4 :i* is a f>!r pro( ( :at 0 be=e m5tion$1 t he gave ! law f !nce2 & :ile !y travell$ ?r\gh ! wild]ness1 he l$ !m ab\t1 or w5t be=e !m1 9 ! pill> ( cl\d1 & in/ruct$ !m1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #aj4 s t all ! k ( div9e ?+s1 :i* !y atta9$ to1 0 ! result ( ! execution ( 8 prophetical (fice unto !m4 ,& :5 at any "t !y oppos$ ,moses1 8 "u-m9i/]1 he appe>$ 9 ,p]son & v9dicat$ him2 z 9 t p>ticul> in/ance1 occasion$ by ,a>on's & ,miriam's speak+ aga9/ him1 :]e9 x is said1 ,! ,"l came d[n 9 a pill> ( a cl\d1 & /ood 9 ! door ( ! tab]nacle1 & said1 ,if !re be a prophet among y1 ,i1 ! ,"l1 w make myself kn[n unto him 9 a vision1 & w speak unto him 9 a dream2 my s]vant ,moses is n s1 :o is fai?ful 9 all m9e h\se1 ,numb4 xii4 #e-g4 :i* is a f>!r intimation1 t ,*ri/ !n execut$ 8 prophetical (fice1 by inspir+ ! prophets1 :o 7 rais$ up at t "t4#adb ,to conclude ?is head1 we may obs]ve ! diff]5ce betwe5 ,*ri/'s execut+ 8 ,prophetical (fice1 be=e & aft] 8 inc>nation4 ,9 ! =m] ( ^!1 z 0 b n[ h9t$1 he occasionally assum$ ! lik5ess ( ! human nature1 t he might ! bett] conv]se ) man1 b 0 n really inc>nate2 9 ! latt]1 he deliv]$ ! m9d & w ( ,god1 z dwell+ 9 our nature4 ,be=e ?is1 he discov]$ :at 0 necess>y to be kn[n by ! *ur* at t "t1 & gave !m ^? promises :i* relat$ to ! "w ( our r$emption1 to be p]=m$ by him3 b1 9 ! pres5t execution ( 8 ,prophetical (fice1 he op5s a m glori\s sc5e1 & repres5ts all ^? promises1 z hav+ _! accompli%m5t 9 him1 & displays ! div9e p]fections1 9 br++ ab\t our salvation1 9 _! greate/ beauty & lu/re4 ,footnote #adj3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #cdg-cej4 ,footnote #ada3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #bia1 #bib4 ,footnote #adb3 ,! =ce ( ?is argum5t1 & ! application ( ^! & sev]al o!r scriptures to ,*ri/1 dep5d ^u ?is supposition1 :i*1 we take = grant$1 &1 7 x ne$ful1 might easily be prov$1 t :5ev] a div9e p]son is said1 9 scripture1 to appe> 9 ! =m ( an angel1 or to appe> 9 a cl\d z a symbol1 or emblem ( 8 pres5ce1 ?is is always meant ( our ,savi\r4 ,b comp>e ,watts's ,works1 #e vol4 #cha1 & ,edw>ds's ,works1 #d vol4 #dia4 ,que/4 ,,xliv4 ,,que/4 ,,xliv4 ,h[ do? ,*ri/ execute ! (fice ( a ,prie/8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ execute? ! (fice ( a ,prie/1 9 8 once (f]+ himself a sacrifice1 )\t spot1 to ,god1 to be a reconciliation = ! s9s ( 8 p1 & 9 mak+ cont9ual int]cession = !m4 ,9 consid]+ ,*ri/'s ,prie/ly (fice1 z describ$ 9 ?is answ]1 we may obs]ve ! two great bran*es !re(1 namely1 ! (f]+ himself a sacrifice2 & mak+ int]cession4 ,!re are sev]al scriptures :i* expressly m5tion bo? ( !m3 ?us he is said1 ?r\gh ! et]nal ,_s1 to h (f]$ himself )\t spot1 to ,god1 ,heb4 ix4 #ad4 & !n describ$ z hav+ ent]$ into heav51 n[ to appe> 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = u1 v]4 #bd4 & else:]e ! apo/le speaks ( him1 z hav+ an un*angeable prie/hood1 & be+ able to save !m to ! utt]mo/ t come unto ,god by him1 & t ?is is f\nd$ on 8 (f]+ up himself1 & mak+ int]cession = !m1 *ap4 vii4 #bd1 #be1 #bg4 ,9 consid]+ ?is1 we may obs]ve1 ,i4 ,! reason ( 8 be+ /yl$ a ,prie/1 :i* d5om9ation 0 tak5 f ^? :o ex]cis$ ! prie/ly (fice "u ! c]emonial law1 :o 7 types ( him1 z su*3 accord+ly we may consid]2 t ! (fice ( ! prie/hood 0 execut$ by sundry p]sons1 appo9t$ to ?is s]vice4 ,a prie/ 0 a public m9i/]1 :o 0 to s]ve at ! alt>1 to (f] bo? gifts & sacrifices = s9s1 ,heb4 v4 #a4 ,t ^! 7 (f]$ 9 all ! ages ( ! *ur*1 aft] ! fall ( man1 appe>s1 f ! sacrifice t ,abel (f]$1 :i* ! apo/le calls an excell5t "o1 &1 ^u ?is occasion1 says1 t he obta9$ witness t he 0 righte\s1 ,god te/ify+ ( 8 gifts1 ,heb4 xi4 #d4 & !re=e x foll[s1 t x 0 in/itut$ by him3 yet x does n appe> t !re 01 9 t e>ly age ( ! *ur*1 a set ( m5 solemnly & publickly inve/$ 9 ?is (fice3 b ! heads ( families are g5]ally suppos$ to h be5 ! public m9i/]s 9 holy ?+s1 & p>ticul>ly prie/s1 ?\gh !y d n appe> to h be5 !n s /yl$2 & ?us x cont9u$ till ab\t ! "t t ,god br\ght ,israel out ( ,egypt1 :51 by 8 appo9tm5t1 all ! fir/-born ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel 7 consecrat$ to him2 & ^! (ficiat$ z prie/s1 dur+ t small int]val ( "t1 till ! prie/hood 0 settl$ 9 ! tribe ( ,levi1 ^u :i* occasion ,god says1 ,i h tak5 ! ,levites f among ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 in/ead ( all ! fir/-born1 because all ! fir/-born are m9e2 = on ! day t ,i smote all ! fir/-born1 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 ,i hall[$ unto me all ! fir/-born 9 ,israel1 ,numb4 iii4 #ab1 #ac4 ,&1 :5 ,god gave ! c]emonial law f m\nt ,s9ai1 he appo9t$ t tribe to m9i/] z prie/s 9 holy ?+s4 ,( ^! "s _h "o "p ( ! m9i/ry ( ! sanctu>y committ$ to !m1 & o!rs ano!r2 p>ticul>ly ! prie/hood1 or ! *>ge ( (f]+ gifts & sacrifices1 0 m1 especially committ$ to ! family ( ,a>on1 ( :i* ! elde/ son1 9 _! respective g5]ations1 0 g5]ally advanc$ to ! high prie/hood1 & o!r desc5dants f him 7 common prie/s1 :o act$ "u1 or 7 assi/ants to him 9 all ! p>ts ( 8 m9i/ry1 except+ t :i* respect$ 8 ent]+ into ! holy ( holies4 ,^! 7 inve/$ 9 _! respective (fices by unction1 ?\gh ! high prie/'s (fice & unction _h "s ?+s peculi> 9 x1 9 :i* x exce$$ !irs2 & !y 7 all types ( ,*ri/'s prie/hood1 ?\gh ! high prie/ 0 s 9 an em95t degree2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! ,prie/hood ( ,*ri/1 z typifi$ "u ! c]emonial law1 & t ei!r by ! s]vice :i* 0 commonly p]=m$ by ! high prie/1 & o!r prie/s "u him1 or z x 0 typifi$ by ,mel*iz$ec1 :o is occasionally m5tion$ 9 scripture1 z %ad[+ =? ,*ri/'s ,prie/hood 9 "s p>ticul> in/ances1 :i* 7 n conta9$ 9 o!r types !re(4 #a4 ,we %all speak conc]n+ ! prie/s "u ! law1 z types ( ,*ri/'s ,prie/hood1 & p>ticul>ly %ew :]e9 _! prie/hood agrees )1 or diff]s f 84 7#a47 ,:]e9 !y agree4 #a/1 ,e high prie/ 0 tak5 f among m51 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 ,heb4 v4 #a4 & 0 orda9$ = m5 9 ?+s p]ta9+ to ,god4 ,&1 to ?is we may add1 t he 0 tak5 f among 8 bre?r51 & s mu/ be a memb] ( t *ur*1 9 ^: "n he adm9i/]$1 & ( :i* he 0 ! head1 by ! dignity ( 8 (fice4 ,9 ?is1 he 0 a lively type ( ,*ri/1 :o1 9 ord] to 8 be+ an ,high ,prie/1 became man1 t he might p]=m ?is m9i/ry = m5 9 ?+s p]ta9+ to ,god4 ,x is true1 ! validity ( 8 (fice1 or ! efficacy !re( to answ] its design$ end1 arose f ! dignity ( 8 ,p]son1 z ,god2 yet ! matt] !re(1 or ! m9i/ry he p]=m$1 requir$ t he %\ld be tak5 f among m51 & h all ! ess5tial prop]ties ( ! human nature2 s t1 z ! high prie/ 0 tak5 out ( ! *ur*1 or f among 8 bre?r51 &1 by (fice1 0 ! head !re(1 ,*ri/ 0 a memb] ( ! *ur*1 &1 z su*1 compli$ ) ^? ord9ances :i* ,god _h in/itut$ !re91 & f ! dignity ( 8 ,p]son & (fice1 0 ! ,head !re(3 z a ,memb] ( x1 he 0 expos$ to ! same temptations & mis]ies z !y are1 & s is able to sympa?ize )1 & succ\r !m "u all _! temptations1 ,heb4 iv4 #ae4 comp>$ ) *ap4 v4 #b4 & z ! ,head !re(1 he manages all affairs relat+ to x1 & expects t all 8 p %\ld be entirely subject$ to him4 #b;dly1 ,! matt] ( ! prie/'s (fice1 or ! ?+s t 7 (f]$ by him1 71 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 gifts & sacrifices (f]$ = ! remission ( s9s2 :i* bless+ c\ld n be atta9$ )\t %$d+ ( blood1 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 )\t %$d+ ( blood !re is no remission1 *ap4 ix4 #bb4 ,?us ,*ri/ 0 to r$eem 8 p1 & procure =giv5ess ( s9s1 & make atonem5t = !m by sacrifice1 or by ! %$d+ ( blood4 #c;dly1 ,aft] ! high prie/ _h (f]$ sacrifices1 !re 0 ano!r "p ( t m9i/ry1 :i* 0 peculi> to himself1 9 :i* he 0 an em95t type ( ,*ri/1 :i* he p]=m$ b once a ye>1 to wit1 on ! great day ( expiation1 :5 he w5t into ! holie/ ( all )9 ! vail1 ) blood & inc5se2 ! blood he spr9kl$ on ! m]cy-seat ov] ! ark1 & caus$ ! smoke ( ! inc5se to asc5d & cov] ! m]cy-seat1 & f !nce he receiv$ an intimation f ,god1 t ! sacrifices1 :i* he _h (f]$ = ! p1 7 accept$1 aft] :i* he w5t out1 & bless$ !m1 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l2 9 all :i*1 he 0 a lively type ( ,*ri/'s execut+ 8 ,prie/ly (fice1 *ap4 ix4 #c1 #g4 comp>$ ) ,lev4 xvi4 #ad4 :o fir/ (f]$ an acceptable sacrifice = u on e>?1 & !n ent]$ into heav51 7:i* 0 typifi$ by ! prie/'s ent]+ into ! holy ( holies7 to pres5t 8 sacrifice be=e ,god1 & to make int]cession = u2 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 he blesses 8 p1 9 turn+ !m f all _! iniquities1 & 9 conf]r+ all ! o!r fruits & effects ( 8 sacrifice ^u !m4 ,?us ,*ri/'s ,prie/hood 0 %ad[$ =? by t m9i/ry1 :i* 0 p]=m$ by ! prie/s "u ! c]emonial law2 nev]!less1 7#b47 ,!re 7 _m ?+s 9 :i* !y diff]$2 z1 #a/1 ,! prie/s "u ! law 7 m]e m52 b ,*ri/1 ?\gh truly man1 0 m ?an a man4 ,?\gh he 0 made1 9 all ! ess5tial prop]ties ( ! human nature1 l unto u2 yet he _h a div9e nature1 9 :i* he 0 equal ) ,god2 & !re=e 8 m9i/ry c\ld n b be inf9itely m valuable1 ?an t ( any o!rs1 :o 7 types ( him4 #b;dly1 ,! prie/s "u ! law 7 ( ! tribe ( ,levi1 & !re=e !irs is call$1 by ! apo/le1 ,! ,levitical prie/hood1 ,heb4 vii4 #aa4 ,b our ,savi\r1 z ,man1 0 ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 & !re=e did n d]ive 8 prie/hood f !m by desc5t1 z !y did f "o ano!r1 *ap4 vii4 #ac1 #ad4 #c;dly1 ,! sacrifices :i* 7 (f]$ by ! prie/s "u ! law1 7 no o!r ?an ! blood ( bea/s1 appo9t$ = t purpose2 b ,*ri/ (f]$ 8 own blood1 *ap4 ix4 #ab1ad4 #d?ly1 ,! prie/s "u ! law 7 s9n]s2 accord+ly ,a>on 0 oblig$ fir/ to (f] up sacrifice = 8 own s9s1 & !n = ! peoples'1 *ap4 vii4 #bg4 b ,*ri/ ne$$ n to d ?is1 = he 0 holy1 h>mless1 undefil$1 & sep>ate f s9n]s1 v]4 #bf4 #e?ly1 ,! sacrifices (f]$ by ! prie/s "u ! law1 c\ld n expiate1 or take away s9s1 *ap4 x4 #d4 b ,*ri/1 by ! (f]+ t he has made1 has = ev] p]fect$ !m t are sanctifi$1 or made a full atonem5t = all s94 ,n[ s9ce x is said1 t x 0 impossible = s9 to be expiat$ by ! sacrifices "u ! law1 we are to enquire 9 :at s5se atonem5t 01 or c\ld n be made !reby3 if ! s9 0 ( su* a nature1 or t x 0 puni%able by human judicature1 ! mak+ atonem5t by sacrifice1 9 _m in/ances1 put a /op to ! prosecution1 & took away ! guilt1 :i* ! p]son _h contract$1 z to any f>!r proce$+s ( m5 aga9/ him2 = ?is 0 an ord9ance appo9t$ by ,god1 9 :i* ! (f5d] _h an ext]nal & visible rec\rse to ! blood ( ,jesus1 signifi$ by ! blood :i* he (f]$2 & ?is is suppos$ to h be5 accompani$ ) rep5tance = ! s9 committ$1 :i* gave satisfaction to ! *ur*1 z to :at conc]n$ ?is matt]1 z (f5sive to !m2 & !y c\ld dem& no m ( ! (f5d]1 9 ord] to _! decl>+1 t1 s f> z !y 7 judges1 8 guilt 0 expiat$1 by t :i* 0 signifi$ by ! sacrifice :i* he br\ght1 :i* 0 (f]$ = him1 & !re=e ! crime t he committ$ 0 p>don$4 ,x is true1 !re 7 "s crimes t 7 to be puni%$ ) dea?2 &1 9 ?is case1 ! *ur* 0 n to receive satisfaction by sacrifice1 nor 7 proce$+s aga9/ ! guilty p]son to be /opp$ by ?is means3 &1 among o!r crimes1 t ( wilful murd] 0 "o :i* admitt$ ( no sacrifice2 s1 ,i ?9k1 ! mean+ ( :at ! ,psalmi/ says1 is to be und]/ood1 ,?\ desire/ n sacrifice1 else w\ld ,i give x1 ,psal4 li4 #af4 z imply+1 t ! guilt ( blood 0 su*1 t he _h h]eby =feit$ 8 life1 :i*1 ?\gh no subject _h p[] en\gh to take away1 yet ,god might1 = ?is1 h set 8 face aga9/ him1 & h cut him (f1 9 a visible mann]1 f among 8 p1 z he (t5 did1 :5 crimes 7 n puni%$ 9 a legal way4 ,?is puni%m5t ,god graci\sly remitt$1 :5 he told him1 by ,na?an1 t he _h put away 8 s91 he %\ld n die1 #b ,sam4 xii4 #ac4 & ,david1 :5 he te/ifies 8 rep5tance1 9 ?is ,psalm1 w\ld h (f]$ sacrifice1 b he f9ds t none 0 orda9$ = ! s9 he _h committ$4 ,9 o!r cases1 inde$1 ! *ur* 0 satisfi$1 excommunication1 or "s o!r puni%m5t1 prev5t$1 & ! (f5d] tak5 into fav\r1 by 8 (f]+ sacrifice1 9 :i* respect1 ?is s]vice is call$ mak+ atonem5t = him3 b1 9 o!r respects1 x 0 impossible to expiate s9 !reby1 s z to procure ju/ification 9 ! sight ( ,god2 = !y c\ld n expiate x1 z to :at conc]ns ! consci5ce1 z x is said1 t ! sacrifices c\ld n make him1 t did ! s]vice1 p]fect1 z p]ta9+ to ! consci5ce1 ,heb4 ix4 #i4 s t1 t guilt ( s91 :i* burd5s ! consci5ces ( m51 z hav+ m imm$iately to d ) ,god1 0 tak5 away only by ,*ri/'s sacrifice2 9 :i* respect1 ! efficacy h]e( f> exce$s all ! ends & designs ( ! sacrifices1 :i* 7 (f]$ "u ! law4 ,& ?is f>!r appe>s1 inasmu* z ^! sacrifices 7 to be repeat$1 !re be+ a cont9ual remembrance ( s92 = ?is supposes1 t s9 0 n h]eby :olly expiat$ 9 ! sight ( ,god3 &1 9 ?is1 !y also diff] f ! sacrifice ,*ri/ (f]$1 inasmu* z t1 be+ effectual to take away s91 0 (f]$ b once1 *ap4 x4 #aj1 #ad4 #f?ly1 ,! prie/s "u ! law 7 mortal1 & !re=e ! prie/hood 0 successive2 b ,*ri/1 z he 0 n f !m by a l9eal desc5t s he _h no successor 9 8 prie/hood4 ,9 ?is1 ! apo/le opposes him to !m1 :5 he says1 ,!y truly 7 _m1 because !y 7 n suff]$ to cont9ue1 by reason ( dea?2 b ?is man1 because he cont9ue? ev]1 ha? an un*angeable prie/hood1 *ap4 vii4 #bc4 ,aga91 z ! prie/hood ceas$1 9 p>ticul> p]sons1 by dea?1 s ! high prie/hood 0 sometimes tak5 away f ^? t 7 advanc$ unto x1 = "s in/ances ( maladm9i/ration3 ?us ! high prie/hood1 = "s "t1 desc5d$ 9 ! l9e ( ,eleaz>1 ! eld] bran* ( ,a>on's family2 & aft]w>ds1 dur+ ! reign ( ! judges1 x 0 transf]r$ to ! y\ng] bran* ( 8 family1 namely1 ! desc5dants f ,i?am>1 9 :i* l9e x 0 :5 ,eli 0 high prie/2 & aft]w>ds1 :5 8 sons1 by _! vile behavi\r1 =feit$ _! "r to ! high prie/hood1 & ,god ?reat5$ t he w\ld take x away f 8 family1 #a ,sam4 ii4 #cj4 comp>$ ) v]4 #ce4 & #a ,k+s ii4 #ce4 7:i* 0 accompli%$ :5 ,abia?>1 9 ! beg9n+ ( ,solomon's reign1 0 ?ru/ f ! prie/hood7 x aga9 desc5d$ 9 ,zadock1 to ! eld] bran* ( ,a>on's family4 ,aga9 ! prie/hood itself 0 n design$ to cont9ue = ev]1 b only dur+ t disp5sation2 aft] :i*1 !re 0 to be no alt>1 prie/s1 nor sacrifice3 ,b ,*ri/'s prie/hood1 z x 0 unali5able1 s x c\ld nev] be =feit$ by male-adm9i/ration1 or desc5d to any o!r2 !re=e he is said to be a ,prie/ = ev]1 :i* seems to be ! mean+ ( t scripture1 9 :i* 8 prie/hood is consid]$1 z diff]5t f ! ,levitical prie/hood1 z ^? prie/s 7 made )\t an oa?2 b ?is ) an oa?1 by him t said unto him1 ,! ,"l sw>e1 & w n rep5t1 ,?\ art a prie/ = ev]1 *ap4 vii4 #ba4 :i* oa? n only signifies ! e/abli%+ ( him 9 8 prie/hood1 b x secur$ to him t he %\ld nev] fall f x4 ,!re are o!r ?+s 9 :i* ,*ri/'s prie/hood diff]s f t ( ! prie/s "u ! law1 9 t !y ent]$ into ! holy places made ) h&s1 b ,*ri/ into heav5 x self1 *ap4 ix4 #g4 comp>$ ) v]4 #bd4 & !n x 0 only ! high prie/ t 0 to ent] into ! holy ( holies3 ,b1 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 t "u ! gospel1 9 ! virtue ( ,*ri/'s sacrifice1 all believ]'s are admitt$ into ! holie/ ( all1 t is1 !y h access ?r\gh fai?1 into ! pres5ce ( ,god1 by ! blood ( ,jesus4 ,& la/ly1 "u ! law1 !re 0 a c]ta9 ord] ( m5 t 7 prie/s1 & yet all ! p 7 n s2 b1 "u ! gospel-disp5sation1 believ]s are /yl$1 an holy & a royal prie/hood1 & ! sacrifices !y (f] up1 are spiritual sacrifices1 acceptable to ,god1 by ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #e1 #i4 ,& ?is leads u1 #b4 ,to consid] ,*ri/'s prie/hood1 z typifi$ by ,mel*iz$ek1 conc]n+ :om x is said1 9 ,g54 xiv4 #ah1 #ai1 #bj4 t ,mel*iz$ek1 k+ ( ,salem1 br\ght =? bread & w9e to ,abraham1 return+ f ! slaught] ( ! k+s2 & he 0 prie/ ( ! mo/ high ,god1 & he bless$ him1 c4 ,& ?is is ref]r$ to1 z t5d+ to set =? ,*ri/'s prie/hood1 9 ,psal4 cx4 #d4 ,! ,"l ha? sworn & w n rep5t2 ?\ art a prie/ = ev] aft] ! ord] ( ,mel*iz$ek2 & ! apo/le1 9 ,heb4 vii4 ref]s to ^! scriptures1 :i* are ! only places ( ! ,old ,te/am5t :]e ?is is m5tion$1 & applies !m to ,*ri/'s prie/hood z conta9+ _m ?+s :i* 7 n typifi$ by ! ,a>onical prie/hood4 ,& x may be obs]v$1 t :5 ! apo/le ent]s on ?is subject1 he premises ?is conc]n+ x1 t x conta9$ a v great difficulty1 z he says1 ,( :om i4 e4 ,mel*iz$ek we h _m ?+s to say1 & h>d to be utt]$1 ,heb4 v4 #aa4 t is1 h>d to be expla9$1 s z to be fully und]/ood2 x w be no /range ?+ !re=e if we _c fully expla9 x1 or ass]t "s ?+s conc]n+ x1 :i* are only probable2 & c]ta9ly ?is obs]vation ( ! apo/le %\ld induce u to treat on ?is subject ) ! greate/ humility & mode/y4 ,z to :at we h to say conc]n+ x1 ,i hope we %all advance no?+ contr>y to ! analogy ( fai?1 h[ difficult soev] "s phrases1 us$ 9 scripture1 relat+ !reunto1 may seem to be3 ,& ! me?od 9 :i* we %all proce$1 %all be2 fir/1 to enquire :o ?is ,mel*iz$ek 02 &1 secondly1 h[ we h h]e9 an em95t type ( ,*ri/'s prie/hood 9 "s ?+s1 9 :i* x 0 n %ad[$ =? by ! ,a>onical prie/hood4 ,we %all n[ enquire :o ?is ,mel*iz$ek probably 02 & "h we pass by ! conjecture ( "s :o liv$ 9 an e>ly age ( ,*ri/ianity1 :om ,epiphanius m5tions#adc1 :o suppos$ t he 0 ! ,holy ,gho/2 :i* appe>s to be a v absurd notion1 inasmu* z we nev] read 9 scripture1 ( ! ,holy ,gho/'s appe>+ 9 ! =m ( a man1 nor ( 8 p]=m+ any ( ^? (fices :i* belong to ! ,m$iator2 & !re=e x is equally contr>y1 to ! t5or ( scripture1 to call him ! prie/ ( ! mo/ high ,god1 z x is to call ! ,fa!r s2 & ?us ,mel*iz$ek is /yl$1 9 ! scripture we are expla9+4 ,i %all add no m1 z to ?is ungr\nd$ op9ion2 b proce$ to consid] t :i* is m commonly acquiesc$ 91 namely1 ,fir/1 ,t he 0 a man3 ,b :5 x is f>!r enquir$1 :at man8 !re are ?ree diff]5t op9ions relat+ h]eunto4 7#a47 ,! ,jews g5]ally conclude t he 0 ,%em1 ! son ( ,noah1 z also d _m o!r anci5t & mod]n writ]s1 :o pay a def]5ce to _! au?ority & reason+#add4 ,! pr9cipal ?+ t induces !m to be ( ?is op9ion1 is1 because x appe>s1 f scripture-*ronology1 t ,%em 0 liv+ at t "t1 :5 ,abraham return$ f ! slaught] ( ! k+s#ade4 ,& !y f>!r add1 t ,%em1 hav+ receiv$ ! patri>*al b5$iction f 8 fa!r1 might truly be reckon$ ! greate/ man 9 ! *ur*1 & t bo? z a prie/ & a k+1 z ,mel*iz$ek is describ$ to be4 ,b !re are two v consid]able objections aga9/ ?is op9ion1 :i* h weight en\gh 9 !m1 if n to ov]?r[ x1 at lea/ to make x v d\btful3 namely1 #a/1 ,t ,%em's fa!r1 "m1 & desc5t1 toge!r ) ! beg9n+ ( 8 life1 & aft]w>ds ! end !re(1 7 well kn[n1 ! ye> :5 he 0 born1 & ! "t t he liv$1 be+ p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 scripture2 & !re=e ! apo/le c\ld n say conc]n+ him1 z he does conc]n+ ,mel*iz$ek1 t he 0 )\t fa!r1 )\t "m1 )\t desc5t hav+ nei!r beg9n+ ( days1 nor end ( life2 mean+1 z mo/ expositors suppose1 t he 0 s1 because ^! 7 n kn[n1 or m5tion$ 9 scripture4 #b;dly1 ,x is v pla9 f scripture1 t ,%em's place ( abode 0 n 9 ! l& ( ,canaan1 & !re=e he c\ld n be said to be k+ ( ,salem1 t is z x is und]/ood by ! greate/ numb] ( expositors1 ( ,j]usalem2 s9ce ?is 0 ! seat ( ! po/]ity ( ,ham1 "o ( ,%em's bre?r52 accord+ly f ,canaan1 8 son1 t l& took its "n4 ,?is evid5tly appe>s f :at is said 9 ,g54 x4 #f-bj4 :]e ! ,jebusite1 ,emorite1 ,hivite1 & o!r inhabitants ( ! l& ( ,canaan1 are said to be ! desc5dants ( ,ham4 ,= ^! reasons1 ,mel*iz$ek does n appe> to h be5 ,%em4 7#b47 ,!re is "o le>n$ writ]1 :o conjectures t ?is ,mel*iz$ek 0 ,ham#adf1 :i*1 inde$1 agrees v well ) ! place ( 8 resid5ce3 ,b !re are o!r ?+s :i* r5d] ?is op9ion n 9 ! lea/ probable2 n only because ! same ?+ may be obs]v$ ( ,ham1 z 0 be=e ( ,%em1 t he c\ld n be said to be )\t fa!r1 )\t "m1 )\t beg9n+ ( ye>s1 & end ( life3 ,b x may f>!r be said conc]n+ him1 t he _h n receiv$ ! patri>*al b5$iction f ,noah1 8 po/]ity hav+ _h a curse entail$ ^u !m1 z x is said1 9 ,g54 ix4 #be4 ,curs$ be ,canaan4 ,!re=e "s "q1 :e!r ,ham might be reckon$ a memb] ( ! *ur*1#adg mu* m :e!r he des]v$ to be call$ a prie/ ( ! mo/ high ,god1 & k+ ( righte\sness2 ?\gh x is true1 ?is au?or#adh supposes1 t ,ham 0 n curs$ by ,noah1 b only ,canaan 8 son1 & 8 po/]ity2 !re=e he might h be5 an excell5t p]son1 & des]v$ ! "* giv5 ( ,mel*iz$ek4 ,b !re are v few :o w be conv9c$ by ?is me?od ( reason+2 & !re=e we pass x ov]1 & proce$ to consid]1 7#c47 ,t ! greate/ "p ( div9es suppose1 t x is n only ! safe/1 b mo/ probable way ( solv+ ?is difficulty1 to confess1 t x is impossible to det]m9e :o he 01 & t ! ,holy ,gho/ has purposely conceal$ ?is matt]1 f u1 t he might be a m em95t type ( ,*ri/2 & !re=e !y suppose him to h be5 a c]ta9 unkn[n k+ & prie/ resid+ at ,j]usalem1 at t "t :5 ,abraham 0 met by him1 & t ?is ought to put a full /op to all f>!r enquiries ab\t him3 ^u :i* acc\nt1 x may well be said1 conc]n+ him1 t he 0 )\t fa!r1 )\t "m1 c4 t is1 ^! 7 n kn[n2 & :at does n appe> to be1 is sometimes said1 9 scripture1 n to be4 ,?us conc]n+ _! op9ion1 :o suppose t he 0 a man4 ,secondly1 ,!re is ano!r op9ion conc]n+ him1 :i* ?\gh n s commonly receiv$ z ! fir/ & ?ird above m5tion$1 :i* ?\gh probably x may n be )\t "s difficulties att5d+ x1 yet x v mu* des]ves our consid]ation1 namely1 t ,mel*iz$ek 0 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ himself1 assum+1 at t "t1 ! =m ( a man1 & p]sonat+ a prie/ & a k+1 z he did on sev]al occasions1 design+ !reby to prefigure 8 future inc>nation#adiaej ,& x is argu$ 9 def5ce ( ?is op9ion1 #a/1 ,t :5 ! apo/le describes him z k+ ( ,salem1 he does n h]eby int5d ,j]usalem1 or t at t "t1 he resid$ !re3 ,b1 z he expla9s x1 9 ! words imm$iately foll[+1 x implies1 t he 0 k+ ( peace1 z ?is ^w ,salem signifies2 & accord+ly he is set =? by two ( ^? glori\s titles1 :i* are giv5 him else:]e 9 scripture1 namely1 k+ ( righte\sness1 z x is said conc]n+ him1 t a k+ %all rise & prosp]1 :o is call$1 ,! ,"l our righte\sness1 ,j]4 xxiii4 #e1 #f4 & likewise1 ,! ,pr9ce ( ,peace1 ,isa4 ix4 #f4 ,& t :i* makes ?is op9ion m probable1 is1 t x do? n appe> t ,j]usalem 0 call$ ,salem1 :i* is suppos$ to be a contraction ( ! ^w ,j]usalem1 till "s ages aft] ?is2 =1 till ,david conqu]$ x1 x 0 commonly kn[n by ! "n ( ,jebus1 #a ,*ron4 xi4 #d4 #b;dly1 ,! apo/le's description ( him1 z be+ )\t fa!r1 )\t "m1 )\t desc5t1 hav+ nei!r beg9n+ ( days1 nor end ( life1 is r applicable to a div9e ,p]son ?an a m]e man4 ,& z = ! s5se1 :i* is g5]ally giv5 ( ^! words1 namely1 t he 0 )\t fa!r1 c4 because no m5tion is made !re( 9 scripture1 viz4 9 ^? two scriptures 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 9 :i* he is spok5 (2 ?is seems m /ra9$ & =c$1 ?an to und]/& !m accord+ to ! prop] s5se ( ! words2 &1 if1 inde$1 ?is imports no?+ else1 b ! sil5ce ( scripture1 ) relation !reunto1 !re are _m o!r p]sons :o h z great a "r to ?is "* z ,mel*iz$ek2 z ,job1 ,elijah1 c4 :]eas ,mel*iz$ek is ?us describ$1 z di/+ui%$ f all o!rs4 ,to ?is we may add1 7:i* w f>!r /r5g!n ?is argum5t7 :at ! apo/le says1 t 9 ?is respect1 he 0 made l ! ,son ( ,god1 t is1 z is g5]ally suppos$1 a type ( him4 ,n[1 if 8 be+ )\t fa!r1 "m1 desc5t1 c4 9 ! common acceptation ( ! words1 be inconsi/5t ) 8 be+ a type ( ,*ri/ to ! *ur*1 9 ,abraham's "t1 !n c]ta9ly t _c be ! s5se !re(2 = he 01 )\t d\bt1 a type ( 8 prie/ly1 & k+ly (fice to him1 & ! *ur*1 9 8 days1 z well z to ^? :o liv$ 9 foll[+ ages4 ,n[1 t he c\ld n be a type !re( to _m1 :o liv$ 9 t age1 is evid5t2 = !y1 :o liv$ 9 ! place :]e he 0 born & di$1 knew 8 fa!r1 "m1 desc5t1 beg9n+1 or end ( life2 !re=e he 0 no type ( ,*ri/'s et]nal prie/hood to !m4 ,& z = ,abraham1 ?\gh he might n "k 8 fa!r1 "m1 or desc5t1 or ! exact "t :5 he 0 born1 & s1 9 t respect he might1 9 "p1 he made l to ! ,son ( ,god1 to him1 z signify+1 t 8 prie/ly (fice 0 n d]iv$ by desc5t1 z ! ,a>onical prie/hood desc5d$ f p>5ts to *ildr53 yet he c\ld n be a type ( ! ev]la/+ duration ( ,*ri/'s prie/ly (fice s9ce he 0 !n no m )\t end ( days1 9 ! common s5se 9 :i* t expression 0 tak51 ?an ,abraham1 or any o!r :o liv$ ) him1 :o c\ld n be suppos$ to "k ! "t1 or place1 ( _! dea?4 ,&1 if1 accord+ to ! common op9ion1 ,mel*iz$ek is said to be )\t fa!r1 "m1 desc5t1 c4 because !re is no m5tion !re( 9 scripture1 ?is c\ld n be a type to ,abraham1 or any o!r1 be=e ! ^w ( ,god 0 committ$ to writ+4 #c;dly1 ,!re is ano!r ?+1 :i* may be obs]v$ 9 ! apo/le's description ( him1 ,heb4 viii4 #h4 :5 he says1 t he live?1#aea & accord+ly is oppos$ to ^? prie/s t die1 by :i* he seems to be describ$ z immortal1 & s oppos$ to mortal m54 ,x is n said1 t he once liv$1 & t we h no m5tion made ( ! "t ( 8 dea?1 b he live?1 :i* "s conclude to be an ascription ( t div9e p]fection to him1 :]eby he is /yl$ ! liv+ ,god1 or1 z x is said 9 "o ( ! foll[+ v]ses1 ,he ev] live?1 v]4 #be4 to d5ote 8 et]nal prie/hood2 or1 z he says conc]n+ himself else:]e1 ,i am he t live?1 & 0 dead1 & behold ,i am alive = ev]more1 ,rev4 i4 #h4 #d?ly1 ,t :i* /ill makes ?is op9ion m probable1 is ! consid]ation ( ! place1 :]e !y1 :o def5d ! o!r side ( ! "q1 suppose he liv$1 & ! p to :om he m9i/]$ z a prie/1 :i* seems n agreeable to ! "* giv5 him1 z ! greate/ prie/ on e>?4 ,! inhabitants ( ,j]usalem1 at t "t1 7 idolat]s1 or at lea/1 !y _h no relation to ! *ur* ( ,god1 :i* 0 !n seat$ 9 ,abraham's family2 =1 :5 ,abraham soj\rn$ 9 ,g]>1 n _m miles di/ant f x1 9 ! s\?-we/ bord] ( ! l& ( ,canaan1 he gives ?is description ( x1 t he ?\ght surely ! fe> ( ,god 0 n 9 ?is place2 & x c h>dly be suppos$ t ,jebus1 or ,j]usalem1 0 mu* bett]4 ,if ! ,canaanites _h be5 memb]s ( ! true *ur*1 ,abraham w\ld n h liv$ z a /rang] & soj\rn] among/ !m1 n desir\s to conv]se ) !m4 ,s9ce !re=e ,j]usalem1 or ,salem1 0 inhabit$ by ^? :o 7 n wor%ipp]s ( ! true ,god1 h[ c\ld ,mel*iz$ek be said to be _! prie/1 or a m9i/] 9 holy ?+s to !m8 =1 ?\gh an holy man may be a k+ ov] a wick$ p1 su* an "o _c well be said to be a prie/ to ^?1 :o desire n to be f\nd 9 ! ex]cise ( ,god's true wor%ip4 #e?ly1 ,x seems f>!r probable1 t ,mel*is$ek 0 n a prie/1 or k+1 ^: usual place ( resid5ce 0 ,j]usalem1 :]e he adm9i/]$ & reign$1 inasmu* z we d n read t ,abraham1 at any o!r "t1 conv]s$1 or jo9$ ) him 9 wor%ip1 ?\gh ! place :]e he soj\rn$ 0 b a few miles di/ant f x1 :i* we c h>dly suppose t he w\ld h neglect$ to d1 or t we %\ld h _h no acc\nt ( any int]c\rse betwe5 ^! two m51 7:o mu/ be reckon$ ! greate/ & be/ t liv$ on e>?7 besides t m5tion$ 9 ! scripture we are n[ consid]+4 #f?ly1 ,?is may be f>!r argu$1 f :at ! apo/le says1 t ,mel*is$ek bless$ ,abraham1 & inf]s1 f !nce1 t he 0 sup]ior to him1 inasmu* z ! less is bless$ ( ! bett]1 ,heb4 vii4 #g4 ,!re are b two s5ses 9 :i* a p]son is said to bless ano!r2 ! "o is1 by pray+ = a bless+ on him1 or z ,god's mess5g]1 signify+1 t he w\ld bless him2 & ! o!r is1 by conf]r+ bless$ness ^u him1 or mak+ him bless$4 ,n[1 if ,mel*is$ek _h only bless$ ,abraham1 9 ! =m] ( ^! s5ses1 :i* he might h done1 _h he be5 a m]e man1 ! apo/le c\ld n h inf]r$ f h5ce1 8 sup]iority to ,abraham2 = ! l[e/ ( m5 may 9 ?is s5se1 bless ! greate/1 t is1 pray = a bless+ on !m1 & ,god might employ su* to decl>e to o!rs t !y are bless$2 yet x w\ld n foll[1 f h5ce1 t !y are1 9 ?is respect1 great] ?an !m4 ,mel*is$ek bless$ ,abraham1 & !re=e1 z ! apo/le inf]s1 0 great] ?an him1 & consequ5tly he bless$ him1 by mak+ him bless$1 or conf]r+ "s ( ^? bless+s1 :i* he has to be/[1 z a div9e ,p]son1 ! ,f\nta9 ( bless$ness4 ,^! are ! mo/ mat]ial argum5ts :i* are br\ght 9 def5ce ( ?is op9ion2 f :5ce x seems probable1 t our ,savi\r on ?is occasion assum$ ! =m ( a ,man1 z he (t5 did1 & appe>$ to ,abraham ) ! mi5 & lik5ess ( a ,k+ & ,prie/2 z he is said else:]e to appe> to ,jo%ua1 9 ! =m ( a w>rior1 ) 8 sword drawn 9 8 h&1 & soon discov]$ to him :o he 02 s we may suppose1 t at ?is "t1 he appe>$ to ,abraham z a ,k+1 & a ,prie/1 & discov]$ to him :o he 01 & ! "r he _h to ! spoils he _h ga9$1 ( :i* he accept$ ! ti!s1 p>tly1 to signify t ?is 0 to be ! way 9 :i* ! prie/hood 0 to be support$ 9 future ages2 b pr9cipally to give h]e9 a type ( t div9e homage1 :i* we owe to him1 z ! ,prie/ & ,k+ ( 8 p4 ,i w n be too t5aci\s ( ?is side ( ! "q1 b1 to me1 x seems ! m probable1 especially if :at is object$ aga9/ x does n weak5 ! =ce ( ! argum5ts br\ght to support x2 :i* is n[ to be consid]$4 ,object4 #a4 ,! place ( ,mel*is$ek's resid5ce is said to be ,salem1 or ,j]usalem1 9 ! l& ( ,canaan1 :]e he 0 a k+ & prie/4 ,n[ ?is c\ld n be said ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 =1 z 8 k+dom 0 n ( ?is _w1 s he nev] resid$1 or fix$ 8 abode 9 any "p ( x be=e 8 inc>nation4 ,x is true1 he sometimes appe>$ !n 9 ! =m ( a ,man1 or an ,angel1 t he might occasionally conv]se ) 8 p2 yet he nev] cont9u$ long1 or dwelt among/ !m1 till he 0 made fle%2 :]eas1 ,mel*iz$ek seems to be describ$ z an inhabitant ( ! l& ( ,canaan1 dwell+ 9 ,salem1 !re=e x _c he meant ( him4 ,answ4 ,?is objection takes "s ?+s = grant$1 t w n readily be all[$1 by ^? :o ent]ta9 ! contr>y way ( ?9k+1 viz4 t ,salem is ! "n ( a place1 & t !re he resid$2 :]eas x may be repli$ to ?is1 t x is r a "* ( 8 p]son2 =1 if ,tz$ek be a "* ( 8 p]son1 z signify+ righte\sness1 :y %\ld x be d5i$ t ,salem1 f ! ,hebrew ^w ,%alom1 is also a glori\s "*1 belong+ to 8 p]son8 especially consid]+ ! apo/le expla9s bo? ( !m 9 ?is s5se1 :5 he says1 t ^! words1 by int]pretation1 are1 ,k+ ( righte\sness1 & ,k+ ( peace1 ,heb4 vii4 #b4 &1 if ?is be true1 !re is no =ce 9 ! o!r "p ( ! objection1 tak5 f 8 resid+ 9 any p>ticul> place be=e 8 inc>nation4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t our ,savi\r is said to be a ,prie/1 aft] ! ord] ( ,mel*is$ek1 *ap4 vii4 #ag4 & x is also add$1 t aft] ! similitude ( ,mel*is$ek !re arise? ano!r ,prie/1 v]4 #ae4 mean+ our ,savi\r2 !re=e he _c be ! same p]son ) ,mel*is$ek4 ,answ4 ,?is objection is mu* m mat]ial ?an any o!r1 :i* is br\ght aga9/ ?is op9ion1 :i*1 ,i am apt to ?9k1 det]m9es ! s5tim5ts ( _m1 :o give into ! commonly receiv$ op9ion conc]n+ him3 ,b1 z x ought to be consid]$1 :e!r ! argum5ts1 9 def5ce ( ! o!r side ( ! "q1 be conclusive2 s x may be repli$ to x2 t ,*ri/ might be call$ a ,prie/1 aft] ! ord] ( ,mel*is$ek1 ?\gh he 7 ! p]son int5d$ by him1 if we take ! words 9 ?is s5se2 viz4 t1 by 8 appe>+ 9 ! =m ( a ,prie/ & a ,k+ to ,abraham1 he af=d$ a type1 or figure1 ( :at he w\ld really be1 & d1 aft] 8 inc>nation1 & h]e9 gave a specim5 ( 8 ,prie/ly & ,k+ly (fice1 :i* he w\ld aft]w>ds execute4 ,& ?is might z well be said to be a type h]e(1 z any ( 8 appe>ances1 9 ! =m ( a man1 7 typical ( 8 inc>nation1 :i* div9es g5]ally call a prelibation !re(1 :i* diff]s v little f ! s5se ( ! ^w type4 ,z to :at is said conc]n+ ano!r ,prie/1 aris+ aft] ! similitude ( ,mel*is$ek1 ?\gh x may be reckon$ a /rong objection aga9/ our argum5t2 yet let x be consid]$1 t aft] ! similitude ( ,mel*is$ek1 imports ! same ?+ z aft] ! ord] ( ,mel*is$ek2 & s x signifies1 t !re is a similitude1 or lik5ess1 betwe5 :at he !n appe>$ to be1 & :at he really 01 aft] 8 inc>nation4 ,& z = 8 be+ call$ ano!r ,prie/1 t does n imply t he 0 a ,prie/ diff]5t f ,mel*is$ek1 b f ! prie/s "u ! law2 = ! apo/le1 z appe>s by ! context1 is comp>+ ,*ri/'s ,prie/hood ) ! ,a>onical2 & !re=e1 :5 he execut$ 8 ,prie/ly (fice1 aft] 8 inc>nation1 he might well be /yl$ ano!r ,prie/1 t is1 a ,prie/ n desc5d+ f ,a>on1 b ! anti-type ( ,mel*is$ek1 z prefigur$ by ?is rem>kable occurr5ce4 ,?us conc]n+ t difficult "q1 :o ,mel*is$ek 08 ,all t ,i %all add is1 :e!r x 7 ,*ri/ himself1 or "s o!r p]son1 yet x is evid5t t !re 0 h]e9 a v em95t type ( ,*ri/'s ,k+ly & ,prie/ly (fice2 & m especially ( 8 ,prie/ly1 z conta9+ 9 x sev]al ?+s t 7 n %ad[$ =? by ! ,a>onical prie/hood2 p>ticul>ly1 ?\gh ! ,a>onical prie/hood conta9$ a type ( ,*ri/'s mak+ atonem5t1 by %$d+ 8 blood2 yet !re 0 no?+ 9 x t typifi$ ! glory ( 8 ,p]son1 8 immortality & s9less p]fection1 ! et]nal duration ( 8 ,prie/hood1 or 8 be+ imm$iately rais$ up by ,god1 = t end2 nor 0 !re h]e9 a type ( ! ,k+ly & ,prie/ly (fice ( ,*ri/1 z belong+ to ! same ,p]son1 s9ce ! prie/s "u ! law 7 n k+s1 nor ! k+s prie/s4 ,moreov]1 ,mel*is$ek's be+ repres5t$ z )\t fa!r1 )\t "m1 )\t desc5t1 hav+ nei!r beg9n+ ( days1 nor end ( life1 pla9ly signifies1 t ! execution ( 8 prie/ly (fice dep5d$ imm$iately on ,god1 :o rais$ him up1 z an extraord9>y ,p]son1 = ?is end1 z well z t he rema9s a ,prie/ = ev]2 s t1 if we take bo? ^! types toge!r1 we h a v pla9 & cle> repres5tation ( ,*ri/'s ,prie/ly (fice4 ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,! necessity ( ,*ri/'s execut+ ?is "p ( 8 ,prie/ly (fice1 :i* consi/s 9 8 mak+ satisfaction to div9e ju/ice4 ,?is is g5]ally d5i$ by ^? :o oppose 8 div9ity2 & p>ticul>ly ! ,soc9ians1 :o ma9ta91 t ,god p>dons s9 )\t satisfaction4#aeb ,& o!rs1 :o d n altoge!r d5y ! satisfaction ( ,*ri/1 suppose1 t ,god might h p>don$ s9 )\t x2 b t x 0 m exp$i5t to make a dem& ( x1 ?an n1 inasmu* z 8 hon\r1 z ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 is secur$ !reby1 & !re=e t 8 dem&+ satisfaction1 is ! result ( 8 w2 & accord+ly1 t he might h requir$ & accept$ ( a satisfaction1 less valuable ?an :at 0 giv5 him by our ,savi\r3 ,?is op9ion is equally to be oppos$ ) ! =m]1 z d]ogatory to ! glory ( ! div9e p]fections4 ,n[1 :5 we ass]t ! necessity ( satisfaction1 we mean1 t ,god c\ld n1 9 consi/5cy ) 8 hol9ess & ju/ice1 p>don s9 )\t x2 & t no satisfaction1 %ort ( t :i* ,*ri/ gave1 is suffici5t to answ] ! end design$ !reby1 or wor?y to be accept$ by ,god1 z a price ( r$emption4 ,&1 :5 we ass]t t satisfaction 0 necess>y1 we w\ld be und]/ood z int5d+ x 9 ! same s5se1 z =giv5ess ( s91 or salvation is s2 ! necessity h]e( be+ conditional1 or f\nd$ on ?is supposition1 t ,god design$ to save s9n]s4 ,?is1 inde$1 he might h refus$ to h done1 & !n !re w\ld h be5 no room = satisfaction to be giv5 to 8 ju/ice3 ,b1 s9ce ,god design$ to be reconcil$ to 8 p1 & to br+ !m to glory1 we _c b ass]t ! necessity ( satisfaction 9 ord] !reunto2 &1 to prove ?is1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t ! necessity h]e( appe>s f ! hol9ess ( ,god2 & accord+ly1 7#a47 ,inasmu* z he is inf9itely p]fect1 he _c b w & love t :i* is mo/ agreeable to 8 nature1 & :i* conta9s ! brighte/ display ( 8 image1 :i* consi/s 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess1 z x is said1 ,! righte\s ,"l love? righte\sness1 ,psal4 xi4 #g4 ,& x foll[s1 f h5ce1 7#b47 ,t he _c b hate1 & h an inf9ite av]sion to1 :atev] is contr>y h]eunto2 =1 if 8 love ( hol9ess be f\nd$ 9 ! p]fection ( 8 nature1 !n 8 hatr$ ( s91 :i* is opposite to x1 mu/ be f\nd$ !re93 ,?us x is said1 ,?\ art ( pur] eyes ?an to behold evil1 & can/ n look on iniquity1 ,hab4 i4 #ac4 & else:]e1 ,?\ hate/ all work]s ( iniquity1 ,psal4 v4 #e4 ,n[ ,god's hat+ s91 consi/s 9 8 inf9ite opposition to x1 & s x is natural to him1 or 9 8 w1 to puni% x2 & consequ5t !reunto1 9 8 actual puni%+ ( x4 ,if ! fir/ ( ^! be necess>y1 ! o!rs mu/ be s likewise2 or1 if he be an holy ,god1 he _c b det]m9e to puni% s91 & aft]w>ds put 8 det]m9ation 9 execution4 7#c47 ,x is fit he %\ld manife/ 8 hatr$ ( s91 o!rwise he c\ld n be glorifi$ by 8 creatures1 z an holy ,god2 = he _c h ! glory ( any attribute ascrib$ to him1 unless !re be a visible display !re(2 !re=e x is necess>y to demon/rate 8 hatr$ ( s91 by puni%+ x2 &1 h5ce an obligation arises f a necessity ( nature1 & n b>ely f an act ( 8 w1 to br+ to condign puni%m5t all s91 ev5 t :i* he designs to p>don3 ,b ?is c\ld n h be5 done )\t a dem& ( satisfaction to be giv51 by a surety1 9 ! s9n]'s behalf1 :i* pla9ly ev9ces ! necessity ( satisfaction1 :i* 0 ! ?+ to be prov$4 #b4 ,?is f>!r appe>s1 f ! puni%m5t ?reat5$ by ! law ( ,god1 :i* is also necess>y4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t ,god _c b give a law to intellig5t creatures1 :o1 z su*1 are ! subjects ( moral gov]nm5t1 & !re=e "u a natural obligation to yield ob$i5ce to him3 ,b ?is !y c\ld n d1 if ! law 7 n giv5 & promulgat$4 7#b47 ,x 0 necess>y = ,god to annex a ?reatn+ to 8 law1 9 :i* respect puni%m5t w\ld be due to ^? :o violate x1 :]eby ob$i5ce might be en=c$1 & t fe>1 :i* is excit$ by x1 w\ld be an additional motive h]eunto2 o!rwise ! s9n] w\ld be ready to conclude1 t he might g on 9 8 rebellion aga9/ ,god ) impunity4 7#c47 ,if ?is law be violat$1 z x is by s91 ! tru? ( ,god1 z ! result ( ! ?reatn+ annex$ to x1 obliges him to puni% x1 ei!r 9 our own p]sons1 or 9 ! p]son ( our ,surety1 t s ! hon\r ( 8 law might be secur$1 :i* he is oblig$ to v9dicate1 z x conta9s a bright display ( ! glory ( 8 p]fections4 #c4 ,if ,god c\ld1 consi/5tly ) 8 own p]fections1 p>don s9 )\t satisfaction1 he w\ld n h s5t 8 well-belov$ ,son to suff] = x4 ,?is pla9ly appe>s f 8 wisdom & goodness4 ,x is n consi/5t ) ! glory ( 8 wisdom1 = him to br+ ab\t a ?+ ) s mu* difficulty1 & ) su* displays ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice1 9 puni%+ "o :o nev] (f5d$ him1 if he c\ld h answ]$ ! great end h]e( on easi] t]ms or h br\ght ab\t ! "w ( our salvation )\t x2 nei!r does x consi/ ) 8 goodness to inflict puni%m5t1 :]e x is n absolutely necess>y1 s9ce1 agreeably to ?is p]fection1 he delights r to ext5d compassion1 ?an to display 8 v9dictive ju/ice1 if x might be avoid$4 ,accord+ly he is describ$1 9 scripture1 7speak+ aft] ! mann] ( m57 z puni%+ s9 ) a k9d ( regret1 or reluctancy1 ,hosea4 xi4 #h4 ,?us x is said to be 8 /range "w1 ,isa4 xxviii4 #ba4 & t he do? n afflict wil+ly1 nor grieve ! *ildr5 ( m51 ,lam4 iii4 #cc4 b on ! o!r h&1 delighte? 9 m]cy1 ,micah vii4 #ah4 ,!re=e if he c\ld1 consi/5tly ) 8 p]fections1 h p>don$ s9 )\t satisfaction1 he c\ld n h comm&$ ! sword ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice to awake aga9/ ! man t is 8 fell[1 ,ze*4 xiii4 #g4 z an exp$i5t to br+ ab\t an end1 t might h be5 atta9$ )\t x4 ,moreov]1 if ,god c\ld h p>don$ s9 )\t satisfaction1 !n 8 giv+ 8 own ,son to p]=m x = u1 w\ld n h be5 su* a wond]ful in/ance ( div9e grace1 z x is repres5t$ to be 9 scripture2 = x c\ld n h be5 ! only exp$i5t to br+ ab\t our salvation1 if satisfaction 7 n absolutely necess>y !reunto4#aec ,,iv4 ,we are n[ to consid] :at k9d ( satisfaction ,god dem&$1 = ! expiat+ ( s94 ,!re are _m :o d n pret5d1 9 all respects1 to d5y ! necessity ( satisfaction2 b1 :5 !y expla9 :at !y mean by x1 x am\nts to little m ?an a d5ial !re(3 ,?us ! hea!n1 :o _h le>n$1 by tradition t sacrifices 7 to be (f]$1 to make atonem5t = s91 conclud$ t ^! 7 suffici5t to satisfy = x1 & !reby to deliv] f ! guilt !re(4 ,& "s ( ! ,jews1 9 a deg5]ate age ( ! *ur*1 seem$ to h no?+ else 9 view1 & to h no reg>d to ! spiritual mean+ !re(1 or _! ref]5ce to ,*ri/'s satisfaction1 z types ( x1 :5 !y re/$ 9 !m1 z suppos+1 t ! multitude ( _! sacrifices 7 suffici5t to satisfy = ^? vile abom9ations1 :i* !y 7 guilty (2 ^u :i* occasion1 ,god expresses ! greate/ dislike !re(1 :5 he says1 ,to :at purpose is ! multitude ( y\r sacrifices unto me8 ,i am full ( ! burnt-(f]+s ( rams1 & ! fat ( f$ bea/s1 & ,i delight n 9 ! blood ( bullocks or ( lambs or ( he-goats1 ,isa4 i4 #aa4 ,& else:]e he tells !m1 ,i spake n to y\r fa!rs1 nor comm&$ !m 9 ! day t ,i br\ght !m out ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 conc]n+ burnt-(f]+s or sacrifices1 ,j]4 vii4 #bb4 ,he does n mean t ^! 7 n in/itut$ by him2 b x is z ?\gh he _h said1 ,i did n h]eby int5d t !y %\ld be reckon$ a suffici5t price to satisfy my ju/ice = s94 ,&1 to f5ce aga9/ ?is supposition1 ! apo/le says1 t x is n possible t ! blood ( bulls & ( goats %\ld take away s9s1 ,heb4 x4 #d4 = !y 7 f> f be+ a suffici5t price to satisfy ,god4 ,moreov]1 ! ,papi/s speak mu* ( human satisfactions1 consi/+ 9 v>i\s p5ances1 fa/+s1 lead+ a mortifi$ life1 p>t+ ) _! e/ates1 & submitt+ to volunt>y pov]ty1 ) a design to make atonem5t = s94 ,! ma9 f\ndation ( ?is op9ion1 is _! suppos+1 t1 :atev] satisfaction ,god dem&s = s91 x is ! result ( 8 w1 & !re=e he might accept ( ! smalle/ in/ance ( ob$i5ce & suff]+1 z suffici5t to comp5sate = x1 because he has deem$ x s2 & !re=e !y di/+ui% betwe5 giv+ satisfaction to ,god & to 8 ju/ice4 ,god1 say !y1 may accept (1 or be satisfi$ ) ! smalle/ price1 in/ead ( t :i* is mo/ valuable2 :]eas no?+ c1 prop]ly speak+1 be said to satisfy ju/ice1 b t :i* has 9 x a value 9 proportion to :at is pur*as$ !reby4 ,z to ! =m] bran* ( ?is di/9ction1 we d5y t ,god c accept ( any ?+ z a price ( r$emption1 b :at has a t5d5cy to secure ! glory ( 8 p]fections1 & t1 no?+ less ?an an inf9ite price1 c d1 & !re=e ! di/9ction is va91 & no?+ to _! purpose2 or1 if !y suppose t ,god c be satisfi$ ) :at ju/ice does n conclude suffici5t1 !n x is blasphem\s1 & d]ogatory to ! div9e p]fections4 ,!re=e we c all[ ( no satisfaction1 b :at t5ds to set =? ! glory1 & fulfil ! dem&s ( div9e ju/ice2#aed accord+ly1 we are to consid]1 t ! satisfaction :i* 0 dem&$ by ! ju/ice ( ,god1 = ! expiation ( s91 mu/ conta9 9 x two ?+s2 namely1 #a4 ,x mu/ be ( inf9ite value1 o!rwise x w\ld n be suffici5t to comp5sate = ! injuries (f]$ to ! div9e "n by s91 :i* is objectively inf9ite1 & !re=e des]ves a puni%m5t proportion$ to x1 & consequ5tly ! price dem&$ to satisfy = x1 mu/ be ( equal value4 ,! ju/ice ( ,god w\ld ca/ ! utmo/ contempt on any ?+ t falls %ort h]e(3 ?us ! prophet repres5ts "o1 z mak+ a v l>ge ov]ture1 :i* "o w\ld ?9k suffici5t1 if a f9ite price 7 s1 :5 he speaks1 9 a beautiful climax1 or gradation1 ( com+ be=e ! ,"l ) burnt-(f]+s1 & ^! well *os51 calves ( a ye> old1 & a multitude ( !m2 ,w ! ,"l be pleas$ ) ?\s&s ( rams1 a price :i* v few 7 able to give1 or ) t5 ?\s&s ( riv]s ( oil8 9 :i* he (f]s m ?an x 0 possible to give2 !n he asc5ds yet high]1 &1 if x 7 suffici5t1 w\ld "p ) 8 fir/-born = 8 transgression1 ! fruit ( 8 body1 = ! s9 ( 8 s\l2 all :i* is reckon$ an inconsid]able price1 n suffici5t to procure ! ?+ design$ !reby2 & !re=e he t (f]s x1 is advis$ in/ead ( pret5d+ to satisfy div9e ju/ice by a f9ite price1 to walk humbly ) 8 ,god1 ,micah vi4 #g1 #h4 &1 :atev] ob$i5ce he is oblig$ to p]=m1 n to h ! vanity to ?9k t ?is is a suffici5t price to answ] t end4 #b4 ,satisfaction mu/ be> "s similitude1 or resemblance1 z to ! matt] ( x1 to t debt :i* 0 due f ^? = :om x 0 to be giv54 ,"h we mu/ consid] :at 0 ! debt due f u1 = :i* a dem& ( satisfaction 0 made2 ?is 0 tw(old4 #a/1 ,a debt ( p]fect & s9less ob$i5ce1 :]eby ! glory ( ,god's sov]eignty might be secur$1 & ! hon\r ( 8 law ma9ta9$4 ,?is debt x 0 morally impossible = man to pay1 aft] 8 fall2 = x implies a contradiction to say t a fall5 creature c yield s9less ob$i5ce2 nev]!less1 x 0 dem&$ ( u1 ?\gh fall52 = ! obligation c\ld n be disannull$ by our disability to p]=m x4 #b;dly1 ,!re 0 a debt ( puni%m5t1 :i* we 7 liable to1 9 proportion to ! dem]it ( s91 z ! result ( ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 :i* ?reat5$ dea? = e transgression & disob$i5ce4 ,n[1 to be satisfaction to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 x mu/ h ^! +r$i5ts 9 x4 ,z to ! inf9ite value ( ! price t 0 giv51 ?is is conte/$ by none1 b ^? :o d5y ! div9ity ( ,*ri/2 & ^! argum5ts t h be5 br\ght 9 def5ce ( t doctr9e2 & o!rs1 by :i* we h prov$ ! necessity t our ,m$iator %\ld be ,god1 r5d] x less ne$ful = u1 at pres5t1 to enl>ge on ?is subject4#afj ,b !re are _m1 :o d n d5y ! necessity ( an inf9ite satisfaction1 :o w n all[ t x is necess>y t !re %\ld be a resemblance betwe5 ! debt contract$1 & satisfaction giv52 &1 by ^!1 x is object$1 ,object4 #a4 ,t ! lea/ in/ance ( ob$i5ce1 or "o drop ( ,*ri/'s blood1 0 a suffici5t price to satisfy div9e ju/ice2 9 def5ce ( :i* !y argue1 t ^! mu/ be suppos$ to h _h 9 !m an inf9ite value2 b no?+ c be great] ?an :at is inf9ite1 & !re=e t "o s+le act ( ob$i5ce 0 suffici5t to r$eem ! :ole _w ( fall5 m51 or ! :ole numb] ( fall5 angels1 if ,god _h pleas$ to ord] x s4 ,answ4 ,?\gh we d n d5y t ! lea/ in/ance ( ob$i5ce1 or suff]+s p]=m$ by our ,savi\r1 w\ld h be5 ( inf9ite value1 inasmu* z we d n conclude ! inf9ity ( ob$i5ce to consi/ 9 a multitude ( acts1 or 9 its be+ p]fectly s9less2 nor d we deem 8 suff]+s inf9ite1 m]ely because !y 7 exquisite1 or great] ?an :at mank9d are g5]ally liable to 9 ?is _w1 b because !y 7 ! ob$i5ce & suff]+s ( a div9e ,p]son2 nei!r d we d5y1 t1 accord+ to ! same me?od ( reason+1 ! lea/ act ( ob$i5ce & suff]+1 p]=m$ by him1 w\ld h be5 inf9ite4 ,nev]!less1 x does n foll[ f h5ce1 t ?is w\ld h be5 a suffici5t price ( r$emption2 = ! suffici5cy ( ! price does n only rise f ! inf9ite value !re(1 b f ,god's w to accept ( x2 & he c\ld n be will+ to accept ( any price1 b :at _h a t5d5cy to illu/rate & set =? ! glory ( 8 hol9ess1 z a s9-hat+ ,god1 & ( 8 sov]eignty 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w1 9 su* a way1 t ! mo/ fit means might be us$ to prev5t ! commission ( x1 & ( 8 tru?1 9 fulfill+ ! ?reatn+s d5\nc$1 :i* man 0 expos$ to1 by 8 violat+ ! law4 ,n[ ^! ends c\ld n be answ]$ by "o s+le in/ance ( ob$i5ce1 or suff]+1 & !re=e ,god c\ld n deem !m suffici5t2 & x is pla9 t he did n1 =1 if he _h1 he w\ld n h deliv]$ our ,savi\r to suff] all t he did2 conc]n+ :om x is said1 ,he sp>$ n 8 own ,son1 b deliv]$ him up = u all1 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 ,moreov]1 x 0 necess>y t r$emption %\ld be br\ght ab\t 9 su* a way1 z w\ld lay ! s9n] "u ! highe/ obligation to admire ! love1 bo? ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,n[1 if ,*ri/ _h p]=m$ only "o act ( ob$i5ce1 or suff]$ 9 ! lea/ degree1 ?is in/ance ( condesc5sion1 ?\gh inf9ite1 w\ld n h _h s great a t5d5cy to answ] ?is end2 nor c\ld x h be5 said1 z x is1 ) a great emphasis ( expression1 t ,god comm5de? 8 love t[>ds u1 9 t :ile we 7 yet s9n]s1 ,*ri/ di$ = u1 ,rom4 v4 #h4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is object$1 by o!rs1 t ,*ri/'s active ob$i5ce 0 no "p ( ! satisfaction :i* he gave = u1 inasmu* z ?is 0 a debt due f him = himself1 8 human nature 79 :i* alone he c\ld yield ob$i5ce7 be+ "u a natural obligation to p]=m x2 !re=e he c\ld n be said to pay t debt = u1 :i* 0 due = himself4 ,z = 8 passive ob$i5ce1 t1 inde$1 might be p]=m$ = u1 because1 be+ an innoc5t p]son1 he 0 n "u any obligation to suff]1 b by 8 own cons5t2 b ?is _c be said ( 8 active ob$i5ce4 ,& x is f>!r object$1 t if he _h p]=m$ active ob$i5ce = u1 ?is w\ld h exempt$ u f an obligation to yield ob$i5ce ourselves1 & consequ5tly ?is doctr9e leads to lic5ti\sness4 ,answ4 ,we all[ t ,*ri/ z ,man1 0 oblig$ to p]=m ob$i5ce1 z a debt due f him1 z a creature1 & consequ5tly1 n[ he is 9 heav51 he is "u ! same obligation2 ?\gh ?is has no ref]5ce to ! "w ( our r$emption1 :i* 0 f9i%$ be=e he w5t ?i!r3 nev]!less1 ! ob$i5ce he p]=m$ be=e 8 dea?1 might be deem$ a "p ( t satisfaction :i* he gave to ! ju/ice ( ,god = u2 =1 7#a47 ,8 be+ "u ! law1 0 ! result ( 8 own volunt>y cons5t1 inasmu* z 8 inc>nation1 :i* 0 necess>y1 to 8 becom+ a subject1 0 ! result ( ! cons5t ( 8 div9e w4 ,n[1 if he came into ! _w1 & !reby put himself into a capacity ( yield+ ob$i5ce by 8 own cons5t1 :i* no o!r p]son ev] did1 !n 8 ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 ! consequ5ce h]e(1 might be said to be volunt>y1 & s deem$ a "p ( ! satisfaction :i* he gave to ! ju/ice ( ,god 9 our behalf4 7#b47 ,?\gh we d n d5y t ,*ri/'s active ob$i5ce 0 a debt due to ,god = himself1 yet x does n foll[1 f h5ce1 t x may n be imput$ to u1 nor accept$ = u2 ev5 z t p]fect ob$i5ce :i* 0 to h be5 p]=m$ by ,adam1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! fir/ cov5ant1 ?\gh x 7 to h be5 imput$ to all 8 po/]ity1 01 nev]!less1 prim>ily due f him = himself4 7#c47 ,z to t "p ( ! objection1 9 :i* x is suppos$1 t ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce = u1 w\ld exempt u f an obligation to yield ob$i5ce1 ?is is g5]ally br\ght1 by ^? :o desire to r5d] ?is doctr9e odi\s1 & take no notice ( :at we say 9 expla9+ our s5se !re(4 ,!re=e1 9 answ] to x1 let x be consid]$1 t1 :5 we say ,*ri/ obey$ = u1 we d n suppose1 t he design$ h]eby to exempt u f any obligation to yield ob$i5ce to ,god's comm&+ w1 b only to exempt u f p]=m+ x ) ! same view t he did4 ,we are n h]eby excus$ f yield+ ob$i5ce to ,god1 z a ,sov]eign1 b f do+ x ) a view ( m]it+ h]eby1 or mak+ atonem5t = our defect ( ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 ! result ( our fall5 /ate2 & !re=e we are to say1 ,:5 we h done all1 we are unpr(itable s]vants2 we h done t :i* 0 our duty to d1 ,luke xvii4 #aj4 )\t consid]+ x z t righte\sness1 by :i* we are to be ju/ifi$ 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,we und]/& our obligation to yield active ob$i5ce1 9 ! same s5se1 z we are oblig$ pati5tly to suff] :atev] afflictions ,god is pleas$ to lay on u1 f :i* we are n exempt$ by ,*ri/'s suff]+s3 ! only diff]5ce betwe5 !m is1 t 8 suff]+s 7 p5al & satisfactory2 he suff]$ = u1 t h]eby he might pur*ase = u et]nal life1 :i* is n ! end ( a believ]'s suff]+2 !re=e1 :y may x n be all[$1 t ,*ri/ might p]=m ob$i5ce = u1 & we1 at ! same "t1 n be excus$ f x8 ,object4 #c4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 x is object$1 by o!rs1 t ! :ole ( 8 passive ob$i5ce 0 n dem&$ z a price ( r$emption = u b only :at he endur$ ^u ! cross1 :i* 0 ! greate/ & mo/ =midable "p ( 8 suff]+s2 & p>ticul>ly ^? :i* he endur$ f ! six? to ! n9? h\r1 :ile !re 0 d>kness ov] all ! l&1 9 :i* 8 s\l 0 afflict$ 9 an extraord9>y mann]1 :i* occasion$ him to cry1 7,matt4 xxvii4 #de1 #df47 ,my ,god1 my ,god1 :y ha/ ?\ =sak5 me8#afa ,z = 8 o!r suff]+s1 endur$ 9 ! :ole c\rse ( 8 life1 ^! are all[$ to h be5 a conv9c+ evid5ce ( 8 love to u1 & design$1 z an example1 to induce u to be> afflictions ) pati5ce2 b t x 0 only 8 suff]+s ^u ! cross t 7 satisfactory1 & t 0 ! alt> on :i* he (f]$ himself = u2 :i* appe>s f ^? scriptures :i* speak ( our r$emption & ju/ification1 z ! effect ( 8 crucifixion & dea?1 r ?an ( 8 suff]+s 9 life4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t1 ?\gh r$emption & salvation be (t5 attribut$1 9 scripture1 to ,*ri/'s dea?1 or to 8 %$d+ 8 blood ^u ! cross = u1 yet !re is1 9 all ( !m1 a figurative way ( speak+1 9 :i*1 by a ,synecdo*e1 a "p is tak5 = ! :ole2 !re=e 8 suff]+s 9 8 life1 ?\gh n p>ticul>ly m5tion$ !re91 are n exclud$4 ,!re is "o scripture1 9 :i*1 by ! same figurative way ( speak+1 our ju/ification is ascrib$ to ,*ri/'s active ob$i5ce1 :5 x is said1 ,by ! ob$i5ce ( "o %all _m be made righte\s1 ,rom4 v4 #ai4 9 :i*1 ?\gh 8 passive ob$i5ce be n m5tion$1 x is n exclud$2 !re=e1 :5 we read ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s on ! cross1 z be+ a "p ( 8 satisfaction1 we are n to suppose t 8 suff]+s 9 life are exclud$4 ,! apo/le pla9ly intimates z mu*1 :5 he says1 ,he humbl$ himself1 & became ob$i5t unto dea?1 ev5 ! dea? ( ! cross1 ,phil4 ii4 #h4 he humbl$ himself n only 9 8 dea?1 b 9 all ! suff]+s he endur$ unto x1 9 ! :ole c\rse ( 8 life2 !re=e we mu/ conclude1 t :at he endur$ 9 8 infancy1 & t pov]ty1 temptation1 reproa*1 & contradiction ( s9n]s aga9/ himself1 & all ! o!r mis]ies :i* he und]w5t1 dur+ ! :ole c\rse ( 8 life1 :i* 7 a "p ( t curse :i* 0 due to u = s91 7 submitt$ to by him to expiate x1 & consequ5tly 7 a "p ( t satisfaction4 ,z = ! cross's be+ /yl$1 z x is by "s anci5t & mod]n writ]s1 ! alt>1 on :i* ,*ri/ (f]$ himself1 we ?9k t little m ?an a /ra9 ( rhetoric2 or1 if x be design$ to illu/rate ! op9ion we are n[ oppos+1 we d5y t x ought to be call$ ! alt>2 = x is no :]e s /yl$ 9 scripture1 nei!r h we gr\nd to conclude1 t ! alt>1 ^u :i* ! sacrifices "u ! law 7 (f]$1 0 a type ( ,*ri/'s cross 9 p>ticul>2 &1 inde$1 we h a bett] explication ( ! spiritual mean+ !re(1 giv5 by ,*ri/ himself1 :5 he speaks ( ! alt>1 z sanctify+ ! gift1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #ai4 allud+ to :at is said conc]n+ its be+ mo/ holy1 & :atsoev] t\*$ x1 %all be holy1 ,exod4 xxix4 #cg4 f :5ce x is inf]r$1 t ! alt> 0 m holy ?an ! gift1 :i* 0 laid ^u x1 & x signifies1 t ! alt>1 on :i* ,*ri/ 0 (f]$1 add$ an excell5cy to 8 (f]+2 :]eas no?+ c\ld be said to d s1 b 8 div9e nature's be+ p]sonally unit$ to 8 human1 :i* r5d]$ x inf9itely valuable4 ,?is is !re=e1 ! alt> on :i* ,*ri/ 0 (f]$2 or1 at lea/ ?is is t :i* sanctifi$ ! (f]+1 & n ! cross on :i* he suff]$#afb4 ,v4 ,we %all n[ prove1 t :at ,*ri/ did & suff]$1 0 ) a design to give satisfaction to ! ju/ice ( ,god2 &1 t :at he (f]$1 0 a true & prop] sacrifice = s94 ,all all[1 t ,*ri/ obey$ & suff]$2 & ev5 ! ,soc9ians !mselves w n d5y t ,*ri/ suff]$ = u1 s9ce ?is is s pla9ly conta9$ 9 scripture3 ,b ! ma9 /ress ( ! controv]sy lies 9 ?is2 :e!r ,*ri/ di$ m]ely = our good1 namely1 t we might be h]eby induc$ to believe ! tru? ( ! doctr9es he deliv]$1 z he confirm$ !m1 by %$d+ 8 blood1 or t he might give u an example ( pati5ce & holy =titude "u ! v>i\s evils we are expos$ to1 ei!r 9 life or dea?8 ,?is is ! s5se 9 :i* !y und]/& ,*ri/'s dy+ = u3 ,b !re is a great deal m int5d$ h]eby1 to wit1 t he di$ 9 our room & /ead1 or t he bore t = u1 :i* ! ju/ice ( ,god dem&$ z a debt fir/ due f u1 z an exp$i5t = 8 tak+ away ! guilt ( s91 & deliv]+ u f 8 wra?1 :i* we 7 liable to4 ,?is w appe>1 if we consid]1 #a4 ,t he is1 = ?is reason1 /yl$ our ,r$eem]1 z hav+ pur*as$ u h]eby1 or deliv]$1 u1 9 a judicial way1 out ( ! h& ( v9dictive ju/ice1 :i* is ! mo/ prop]1 if n ! only s5se ( ! ^w r$emption4 ,! ,soc9ians1 inde$1 speak ( ,*ri/ z a r$eem]2 b !y und]/& ! ^w 9 a metaphorical s5se1 z import+ 8 deliv]+ u f "s evils1 t we 7 expos$ to2 n by pay+ a price ( r$emption = u1 b by reveal+ ^? laws1 or doctr9es1 :i* _h a t5d5cy to re=m ! _w1 or lay+ d[n "s rules to direct ! conv]sation ( mank9d1 & remove "s prejudices !y _h ent]ta9$2 :]eas we ass]t1 t h]e9 he dealt ) ! ju/ice ( ,god1 z (f]+ himself a sacrifice = s94 ,?is appe>s f ^? scriptures t speak ( 8 s\l1 z made an (f]+ = s91 ,isa4 liii4 #aj4 or 8 be+ set =? to be a propitiation1 to decl>e ! righte\sness ( ,god = ! remission ( s9s1 ,rom4 iii4 #be4 9 :i* respect1 he answ]$ ! types !re( "u ! law1 9 :i* atonem5t is said to be made by sacrifice1 :i*1 be+ an act ( wor%ip1 0 p]=m$ to ,god alone1 :]eby s9 0 typically expiat$1 & ! s9n] dis*>g$ f ! guilt1 :i* he 0 liable to2 &1 9 ?is respect ,*ri/ is said1 z ! ,anti-type !re(1 to h (f]$ himself )\t spot to ,god1 :5 he %$ 8 blood = u1 or to h put away s9 by ! sacrifice ( himself1 ,heb4 ix4 #bf4 & to h giv5 himself = u1 an (f]+ & a sacrifice to ,god1 = a sweet smell+ sav\r4 ,moreov]1 :at he did & suff]$1 is /yl$ a ransom1 or price ( r$emption2 & accord+ly !y1 :o 7 conc]n$ !re91 are said to be b\ght ) a price1 #a ,cor4 vi4 #bj4 & he sai?1 conc]n+ himself1 t he came n to be m9i/]$ unto1 b to m9i/]1 & to give 8 life a ransom = _m1 ,matt4 xx4 #bh4 ,we read1 9 scripture1 ( a p]son's pay+ a sum ( money1 z a ransom = 8 life1 :5 x 0 =feit$1 by 8 hav+ be5 ! culpable occasion ( ! dea? ( ano!r1 ,exod4 xxi4 #bi1 #cj4 & if su* a consid]ation1 :5 exact$ z a price ( r$emption1 be /yl$ a ransom1 a p]son's lay+ d[n 8 life = ano!r1 may1 ) equal propriety1 be s call$4 ,& ?is ,*ri/ is said1 9 _m scriptures1 to h done = u2 ^u :i* acc\nt he is /yl$ our ,r$eem]4 ,object4 ,we (t5times read1 9 scripture1 ( r$emption1 :]e !re is no price paid3 ,?us ,israel is said to be r$eem$ out ( ,egypt1 ,deut4 vii4 #h4 & ,babylon1 ,micah iv4 #aj4 ,& else:]e1 speak+ ( _! deliv]ance out ( captivity1 ,god sai?1 ,i w r$eem !e out ( ! h& ( ! t]rible1 ,j]4 xv4 #ba4 :]eas !re 0 no price ( r$emption paid = _! deliv]ance1 ei!r out ( ,egypt or ,babylon1 b x 0 by ! imm$iate p[] ( ,god4 ,s ,jacob1 :5 he speaks ( 8 deliv]ance f evil by ! angel1 /yles ?is1 8 r$emption f all evil1 ,g54 xlviii4 #af4 ,n[1 ?\gh we all[ t ! angel he !re speaks (1 0 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 yet ! deliv]ance he wr\ght = ,jacob 0 n by pay+ a price = him1 b by ex]t+ 8 div9e p[] 9 ord] !reto4 ,moreov]1 o!rs are call$ r$eem]s1 :o h be5 ,god's m9i/]s 9 deliv]+ 8 p3 ,?us ,moses is call$ a rul] & deliv]] by ! h&s ( ! angel1 :i* appe>$ to him 9 ! bu%1 ,acts vii4 #ce4 s our translators r5d]$ x#afc3 b x ought to be r5d]$ a ,r$eem]2 !re=e !re may be r$emption )\t satisfaction4 ,answ4 ,?is objection1 h[ plausible soev] x may seem to be1 is n unansw]able2 & ! reply :i* may be giv5 to x1 is1 t ?\gh deliv]ance f evil may be /yl$ r$emption1 z x is (t5times 9 scripture3 ! reason ( its be+ s call$1 is1 because ( ! ref]5ce :i* x has to t ransom t ,*ri/ 01 aft] 8 inc>nation1 to pay = 8 p4 ,?is 0 ! f\ndation ( all t discrim9at+ grace t ,god1 9 =m] ages1 ext5d$ to 8 p1 x 0 on ! acc\nt h]e( t he did n suff] !m to p]i% 9 ,egypt1 or ,babylon1 & accord+ly _! deliv]ance is call$ a r$emption1 f !nce2 :]eas1 we nev] f9d t any deliv]ance1 :i* ,god wr\ght = 8 enemies1 :o h no conc]n 9 ,*ri/'s r$emption1 is s call$4 ,& :]eas ,moses is /yl$1 9 t scripture b n[ ref]r$ to1 a ,r$eem]1 ! deliv]ance he wr\ght = !m1 z an in/rum5t made use ( by ! angel t appe>$ to him1 may1 )\t any impropriety ( expression1 be call$ a r$emption1 & he a r$eem]1 inasmu* z t deliv]ance t ,*ri/ wr\ght by him1 0 f\nd$ on ! pur*ase :i* he design$ to pay1 o!rwise ,moses1 w\ld n h be5 s /yl$4 #b4 ,!re are _m scriptures t speak ( ,*ri/'s ob$i5ce & suff]+s1 z be+ 9 our room & /ead1 :]eby he p]=m$ :at 0 due f u to ! ju/ice ( ,god :i* is ! prop] notion ( satisfaction4 ,?us we are to und]/& ^? expressions1 9 :i* he is said to die = u1 z ! apo/le says2 ,9 due "t ,*ri/ di$ = ! ungodly1 & :ile we 7 yet s9n]s1 ,*ri/ di$ = u1 ,rom4 v4 #f1 #h4 by :i* we are to und]/&1 t he endur$ ^? suff]+s 9 life & dea? :i* we are liable to1 ) a design to procure = u ju/ification1 reconciliation to ,god1 & et]nal salvation1 & h]e9 he 0 sub/itut$ 9 our room & /ead1 z well z di$ = our good4#afd ,t ,*ri/ di$1 9 ?is s5se1 = 8 p1 f>!r appe>s1 f 8 be+ !re9 said to be> _! s9s1 z ! apo/le expresses x1 ,:o 8 own self b>e our s9s 9 8 own body on ! tree1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #bd4 & else:]e x is said1 ,he 0 w\nd$ = our transgressions1 he 0 bruis$ = our iniquities2 ! *a/isem5t ( our peace 0 ^u him1 & ) 8 /ripes we are heal$2 & ! ,"l ha? laid on him ! iniquity ( u all2 ,he is br\ght z a lamb to ! slaught]1 he 0 cut (f out ( ! l& ( ! liv+2 = ! transgressions ( my p 0 he /rick51 ,isa4 liii4 #e-h4 all :i* expressions pla9ly d5ote t he suff]$ t :i* 0 due to !m1 or t he di$ 9 _! room & /ead4 ,& ?is he is f>!r said to d1 9 a s5se1 9 :i* none b he ev] di$ = any o!r1 & !re=e mu* m mu/ be und]/ood by x1 ?an 8 dy+ = ! good ( mank9d4 ,! apo/le speak+ ( ?is matt]1 opposes ,*ri/'s suff]+s to 8 own1 ) respect to ! end & design !re(1 :5 he sai?2 ,0 ,paul crucifi$ = y1 #a ,cor4 i4 #ac4 :i* is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 x is true1 ,i h suff]$ _m ?+s = ! *ur*'s advantage3 yet x w\ld be a vile ?+ = y to ent]ta9 ! lea/ surmise1 z ?\gh my suff]+ 7 endur$ ) ! same view t ,*ri/ suff]$2 = he di$ z a sacrifice = s91 t he might give a price ( r$emption to ! ju/ice ( ,god1 :i* no "o else ev] did4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$1 to :at ha? be5 said 9 def5ce ( ,*ri/'s dy+ 9 our room & /ead1 inasmu* z he b>e our iniquities1 t ^! expressions d5ote no?+ else b 8 tak+ !m away1 :i* he might d1 if he _h n di$ 9 our room & /ead4 ,?us we h an explication ( t scripture be=e m5tion$1 :i* speaks ( ,*ri/'s be>+ our iniquities1 :]e9 x appe>s t no?+ is int5d$ !reby b 8 tak+ away "s afflictions we 7 liable to2 z x is said1 ^u ! occasion ( 8 ca/+ out devils1 & heal+ all t 7 sick1 t ?is 0 done t x might be fulfill$1 :i* 0 spok5 by ,esaias ! prophet1 say+1 ,himself took our infirmities1 & b>e our sicknesses1 ,mat4 viii4 #af1 #ag4 :i* he might be said to d1 )\t 8 dy+ to satisfy ! ju/ice ( ,god = u 9 our room & /ead4 ,answ4 ,!re are two ?+s to be consid]$ 9 ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 :i*1 ?\gh di/9ct1 are n to be sep>at$2 "o is1 8 be>+ ^? griefs1 sorr[s1 or puni%m5ts1 t 7 due to u = s92 ! o!r is1 8 tak+ !m away1 z ! effect & consequ5ce ( 8 hav+ born or answ]$ = !m2 & ! design ( ! prophet ,isaiah1 9 8 liii4 *apt]1 is to %ew t ,*ri/ did bo? ^!1 z appe>s by sev]al expressions !re92 accord+ly :5 he is said1 9 v]4 #d4 ,to h borne our griefs1 & c>ri$ our sorr[s1 bo? ^! s5ses are to be appli$ to x2 "o ( :i* is expla9$ by ! apo/le1 9 #a ,pet4 ii4 #bd4 ,:o 8 own self b>e our s9s 9 8 own body on ! tree2 & ! evangeli/1 9 ! text "u our pres5t consid]ation expla9s ^! words ( ! prophet 9 bo? s5ses1 :5 he sai?1 ,himself took our infirmities1 & b>e our sicknesses1 t is1 he submitt$ to give satisfaction = !m1 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 heal$ ^? diseases :i* we 7 liable to1 z ! fruit ( s94 ,! objection !re=e tak5 f ?is scripture1 aga9/ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 is ( no =ce2 = ?\gh ,*ri/ took away ^? mis]ies1 :i* 7 ! effects & consequ5ces ( s91 x do? n foll[ t he did n d ?is1 by mak+ satisfaction = x4 ,object4 #b4 ,!re are o!r ends ( ,*ri/'s dy+ = u1 m5tion$ 9 scripture1 :]e ?\gh ! same mode ( speak+ be us$1 diff]5t ends are said to be atta9$ !reby1 f t ( 8 giv+ satisfaction to ! ju/ice ( ,god3 ,?us x is said1 t he gave himself = our s9s t he might deliv] u f ?is pres5t evil _w1 ,gal4 i4 #d4 t he might purify unto himself a peculi> p1 zeal\s ( good works1 ,tit4 ii4 #ad4 & t he might h]eby leave u an example t we %\ld foll[ 8 /eps1 #a4 ,pet ii4 #ba4 & t he might acquire to himself "s additional circum/ances ( glory1 ?us x is said1 ,he di$1 & rose & reviv$1 t he might be ,"l1 bo? ( ! dead & liv+1 ,rom4 xiv4 #i4 ,^!1 & su*-l ends1 are said to be atta9$ by ,*ri/'s dea?1 :i* d n argue t he di$ 9 our /ead1 b only = our advantage4 ,& to ?is x may be add$1 t o!rs are repres5t$ z suff]+ = ! *ur*1 z well z ,*ri/1 namely1 = _! good1 :]e !re is no diff]5ce1 9 ! mode ( speak+1 f t o!r scripture1 9 :i* ,*ri/ is said to die = u4 ,?us ! apo/le sai?1 ,i rejoice 9 my suff]+s = y1 ,col4 i4 #bd4 & ?is he expla9s else:]e1 :5 he speaks ( 8 be+ afflict$ = ! *ur*'s consolation & salvation1 #b ,cor4 i4 #f4 ,answ4 ,we d n d5y b t !re are o!r ends design$ by ,*ri/'s suff]+s & dea?1 besides 8 giv+ satisfaction to div9e ju/ice1 :i* are ! result & consequ5ce !re(2 !re=e we mu/ consid] him z dy+ 9 our /ead1 & !n ! fruits & effects1 :i* r$\nd to our advantage2 "o is s f> f be+ inconsi/5t ) ! o!r1 t x is necess>y to x2 &1 9 "s ( ! scriptures b n[ m5tion$1 bo? ^! ends are express$1 ! =m] be+ ! gr\nd & reason ( ! latt]2 z :5 x is said1 ,he gave himself = our s9s1 t he might deliv] u f ?is pres5t evil _w3 ! mean+ is1 he fir/ made satisfaction = s91 & !n1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 9 ! application ( r$emption1 he design$ to deliv] u f ! evils we are expos$ to 9 ?is _w2 & :51 9 ano!r scripture be=e-m5tion$1 ! apo/le speaks ( ,*ri/'s purify+ unto himself a peculi> p1 zeal\s ( good works1 he m5tions ?is n z ! *ief1 mu* less z ! only design ( 8 giv+ himself = 8 p2 b x is said1 he did ?is fir/1 t he might r$eem !m f all iniquity1 namely1 by giv+ a satisfaction to ju/ice = !m1 & !n1 t hav+ r$eem$1 he might purify !m to himself2 & :5 x is said1 t he di$1 t he might be ,"l1 bo? ( ! dead & liv+1 ! mean+ is1 t he might pur*ase t dom9ion :i* he ha? ov] !m z ,m$iator2 or t hav+ satisfi$ div9e ju/ice = !m1 z a ,prie/1 he might1 h dom9ion ov] !m z a ,k+2 s t ^! two ends are n inconsi/5t ) ea* o!r1 & !re=e ! latt] do? n de/roy ! =m]4 ,& z = t scripture1 9 :i* ! apo/le speaks ( 8 suff]+s = ! *ur*1 or = _! consolation & salvation1 we may obs]ve1 t he do? n say t he suff]$ = !m1 mu* less1 9 _! room & /ead1 or z a propitiation to make reconciliation1 t h]eby he might promote _! consolation & salvation1 z ,*ri/ did2 mu* less is x said ( any besides him1 t he gave 8 life a ransom = !m1 :i* is an expression peculi> to himself1 :]e9 8 dea? is repres5t$ z a price ( r$emption = !m#afe4 #c4 ,t ,*ri/ di$ 9 our room & /ead1 & consequ5tly design$ h]eby to give satisfaction to ! ju/ice ( ,god = our s91 appe>s f 8 dea?'s be+ typifi$ by ! sacrifices "u ! c]emonial law1 :i*1 x is pla91 7 sub/itut$ 9 ! room ( ! (f5d]1 = :om !y 7 (f]$4 ,we read ( ! prie/'s lay+ 8 h& on ! head ( ! sacrifice1 & confess+ ov] x ! iniquities ( ^? = :om x 0 (f]$1 ^u :i* occasion x is said to h born !m1 ,lev4 xvi4 #ba1 #bb4 ,& ! consequ5ce !re( 0 _! be+ dis*>g$ f ! guilt :i* !y _h contract$1 :i* is call$1 mak+ atonem5t = s94 ,n[ t ?is 0 a type ( ,*ri/'s mak+ satisfaction = our s9s1 by 8 dea?1 is evid5t1 inasmu* z ! apo/le hav+ spok5 conc]n+ ?is c]emonial ord9ance1 applies x to him1 :5 he sai?1 t ,*ri/ 0 once (f]$ to be> ! s9s ( _m1 ,heb4 ix4 #bh4 ,& else:]e1 :5 ref]r+ to ! sacrifice ( ! ,"l's passov]1 z ! pas*al lamb 0 /yl$1 ,exod4 xii4 #bg4 ,he says t ,*ri/ our ,passov] is sacrific$ = u1 #a ,cor4 v4 #g4 ,&1 z su*1 he is said to be made s9 = u1 :o knew no s91 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 ,& z !y :o 7 orda9$ to p]=m ?is s]vice1 are call$ prie/s1 ,*ri/1 z typifi$ !reby1 is s /yl$4 ,i am s5sible x w be object$1 t ! sacrifices "u ! c]emonial law 7 n in/itut$ ) a design to typify ,*ri/'s dea?2 :i* w\ld h>dly h be5 ass]t$ by any1 z be+ s contr>y to ! s5se ( _m scriptures1 _h x n be5 ?\ght necess>y to support ! cause !y ma9ta94 ,b1 hav+ said some?+ conc]n+ ?is be=e1 9 consid]+ ! orig9 ( ! c]emonial law#aff1 ,i %all only add1 t x is v absurd to suppose t ,god appo9t$ sacrifices n z types ( ,*ri/1 b to prev5t _! foll[+ ! cu/om ( ! ,hea!n1 9 sacrific+ to _! gods1 & t !y did n take _! rites ( sacrific+ f ! ,jews1 b ! ,jews f !m2 & ,god1 =esee+ t !y w\ld be incl9$ to foll[ _! example h]e91 indulg$ !m z to ! matt]1 & only made a *ange ) respect to ! object !re(1 9 orda9+1 t1 in/ead ( (f]+ sacrifice to idols1 !y %\ld (f] x to him4 ,b ?is runs c\nt] to all ! me?ods ( provid5ce 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*1 :i* h be5 s f> f giv+ occasion to x to symbolize ) ! religion ( ! ,hea!n1 9 _! ext]nal rites ( wor%ip1 t ,god /rictly =bade all comm]ce ) !m4 ,?us ,abraham 0 call$ out ( ,ur ( ! ,*aldees1 an idolatr\s c\ntry1 to live 9 ! l& ( ,canaan1 & !re he 0 to be no o!r ?an a /rang]1 or soj\rn]1 t he might n1 by too great famili>ity ) ! inhabitants !re( le>n _! ways4 ,& aft]w>ds ! ,jews 7 prohibit$ f hav+ any deal+s ) ! ,egyptians2 n because civil comm]ce 0 unlawful1 b le/ ?is %\ld give occasion to !m to imitate !m 9 _! rites ( wor%ip2 to prev5t :i*1 ! multiply+ horses 0 =bidd51 ,deut4 xvii4 #af4 ^u :i* occasion ! *ur* sai?1 9 ,hos4 xiv4 #c4 ,we w n ride ^u horses1 nei!r w we say any m to ! "w ( our h&s1 ,ye are our gods1 t is1 we w n d any ?+ t may be a temptation to u to jo9 ) ! ,egyptians1 or o!r ,hea!n nations1 9 _! idolatry2 !re=e c]ta9ly ,god did n orda9 sacrifices 9 compliance ) ! ,hea!n1 b to typify ,*ri/'s dea?4 ,?us we h endeav\r$ to prove t ,*ri/ gave satisfaction to ! ju/ice ( ,god = s91 z he 0 a true & prop] sacrifice = x4 ,i might1 = ! f>!r /r5g!n+ ( ?is argum5t1 h prov$1 t ! end ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 assign$ by ! ,soc9ians1 namely1 t he might make atonem5t = s91 c h>dly be reckon$ an exp$i5t to confirm any doctr9e2 = !re are _m in/ances ( p]sons hav+ laid d[n _! lives to confirm doctr9es t h be5 false1 & no?+ m is prov$ h]eby1 b t ! p]son believes ! doctr9e himself1 or else is "u ! p[] ( delusion or di/raction2 :]eas a p]son's believ+ ! doctr9e he advances is no evid5ce ( ! tru? !re(3 & z = our ,savi\r's confirm+ 8 doctr9es1 t 0 suffici5tly done by ! miracles :i* he wr\ght = t end4 ,& inde$1 7 ?is ! only end ( ,*ri/'s dy+1 ,i _c see h[ x diff]s f ! dea? ( ! apo/les1 & o!r m>tyrs1 = ! sake ( ! gospel2 :]eas ,*ri/ laid d[n 8 life ) o!r views1 & = high] ends1 ?an any o!r p]son ev] suff]$4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t if ,*ri/ di$ only to confirm 8 doctr9e1 or1 z x is f>!r alleg$1 by ^? :om we oppose1 t h]e9 he might give u an example ( submission to ! div9e w & pati5ce 9 suff]+1 ?is w\ld h be5 no mann] ( advantage to ! ,old ,te/am5t sa9ts2 = ,*ri/ c\ld n be an example to !m1 nor 7 ! doctr9es1 :i* !y pret5d he suff]$ to confirm1 su* z took place 9 _! "t4 ,!re=e ,*ri/ 0 no ,savi\r to !m1 nei!r c\ld !y reap any advantage by :at he 0 to d & suff]2 nor c\ld !y h be5 repres5t$ z desir+ & hop+ = 8 com+1 or1 z x is said ( ,abraham1 rejoic+ to see 8 day1 ,john viii4 #ef4 & if we suppose t !y 7 sav$1 x mu/ h be5 )\t fai? 9 him4 ,accord+ to ?is me?od ( reason+1 !y n only militate aga9/ ,*ri/'s be+ a prop] sacrifice2 b r5d] 8 cross ( none effect1 at lea/ to !m t liv$ be=e 8 inc>nation2 & 8 dea?1 :i* 0 ! greate/ in/ance ( love t c\ld be express$ to ! *ildr5 ( m51 n absolutely necess>y to _! salvation4#afg ,object4 ,be=e we close ?is head1 we %all consid] an objection g5]ally br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/'s satisfaction1 namely1 t he did n und]go ! puni%m5t due = our s9s1 because he did n suff] et]nally2 nor 7 8 suff]+s att5d$ ) t despair1 & "s o!r circum/ances ( puni%m5t1 :i* s9n]s are liable to 9 ! o!r _w4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be answ]$1 t ! inf9ite value ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s did comp5sate = _! n be+ et]nal4 ,&1 inde$1 ! et]nity ( suff]+s is ! result ( _! n be+ satisfactory1 :i* _c be applicable to ^? t ,*ri/ endur$2 & z = t despair1 att5d$ ) impati5ce1 & o!r s9s committ$ by ^? t suff] et]nal puni%m5ts1 t arises f ! et]nal duration ( !m1 z well z f ! corruption ( nature1 :i* refuses to subscribe to ! ju/ice ( ,god !re91 :ile compla9+ ( ! sev]ity ( 8 disp5sations4 ,?us we h consid]$ ,*ri/'s dea?1 z a true & prop] sacrifice = s94 ,we might n[ take notice ( an expression t is us$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* is tak5 f ! words ( ! apo/le1 t once (f]$ himself1 ,heb4 ix4 #bh4 & t )\t spot to ,god1 v]4 #ad4 ,?is (f]+ be+ suffici5t to answ] ! end design$1 !re 0 no ne$ ( repeat+ x1 or ( 8 do+ any ?+ else ) ! same view2 ! ju/ice ( ,god hav+ decl>$ itself fully satisfi$ :5 he 0 rais$ f ! dead4 ,b hav+ be=e consid]$ ! inf9ite value ( :at he did & suff]$1 & its efficacy to br+ ab\t ! "w ( our r$emption1 :]eby x appe>s to be m excell5t ?an all ! sacrifices t 7 (f]$ "u ! c]emonial law1 ,i ne$ n say any m on t subject2 & z we h also consid]$ ,*ri/ z be+ s9less1 & !re=e (f]+ himself z a ,lamb1 )\t spot & blemi%1 & h[ ?is 0 ! necess>y result ( ! extraord9>y =mation & union ( ! human nature ) 8 div9e ,p]son1 & ! unction :i* he receiv$ f ! ,holy ,gho/2 ,i %all only obs]ve1 at pres5t1 :at is said conc]n+ 8 (f]+ himself to ,god4 ,?is he is said to h done1 9 ! scripture b n[ ref]r$ to1 ?r\gh ! et]nal ,_s2 :i* words are commonly und]/ood ( 8 et]nal ,godhead1 :i* add$ an inf9ite value to 8 sacrifice1 or1 l ! alt>1 sanctifi$ ! gift1 :i* is c]ta9ly a great tru?3 ,b x seems m agreeable1 to ! mo/ kn[n s5se ( ! ^w ,_s1 to und]/& x conc]n+ 8 pres5t+1 or mak+ a t5d] ( ! s]vice he p]=m$ by ! h& ( ! et]nal ,_s unto ,god1 z an acceptable sacrifice4 ,b ! ma9 difficulty to be acc\nt$ =1 9 ?is scripture1 is1 :at is object$ by ! ,soc9ians1 & o!rs1 :o d5y 8 deity1 namely1 h[ he c\ld be said to (f] himself to ,god1 s9ce t is ! same z to say1 t he (f]$ himself to himself1 he be+1 z we h be=e prov$1 ,god equal ) ! ,fa!r4 ,b !re is no absurdity 9 ?is ass]tion1 if x be und]/ood conc]n+ ! s]vice p]=m$ by him 9 8 human nature1 :i*1 ?\gh x 0 r5d]$ wor?y to be (f]$1 by virtue ( its union ) 8 div9e ,p]son1 ?is act ( wor%ip t]m9at$ on ! ,godhead1 or t5d$ to ! secur+ ! glory ( ! p]fections ( t div9e nature1 :i* is common to all ! div9e ,p]sons2 & x is 9 ?is s5se t "s anci5t writ]s are to be und]/ood1 :5 !y say1 t ,*ri/ may be said to (f] up himself to himself1 t is1 ! s]vice p]=m$ 9 ! human nature 0 ! ?+ (f]$1 & ! object h]e(1 to :i* all acts ( wor%ip are ref]r$1 0 ! div9e nature1 :i* belongs to himself z well z ! ,fa!r4#afh ,,vi4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! p]sons = :om1 z a ,prie/1 ,*ri/ (f]$ himself1 & s ent] on t subject1 t is s mu* controv]t$ 9 ?is pres5t age1 namely1 :e!r ,*ri/ di$ = all m51 or only = ! elect1 :om he design$ h]eby to r$eem1 & br+ to salvation2 & "h let x be premis$4 ,i4 ,t x is g5]ally tak5 = grant$1 by ^? :o ma9ta9 ei!r side ( ! "q1 t ! sav+ effects ( ,*ri/'s dea? d n r$\nd to all m51 or t ,*ri/ did n die1 9 ?is respect1 = all ! _w1 s9ce to ass]t ?is w\ld be to argue t all m5 %all be sav$1 :i* e "o supposes contr>y to ! :ole t5or ( scripture4 #b4 ,x is all[$1 by ^? :o d5y ! ext5t ( ,*ri/'s dea? to all m51 z to :at conc]ns _! salvation1 t x may truly be said1 t !re are "s bless+s r$\nd+ to ! :ole _w1 & m especially to ^? :o sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel1 z ! consequ5ce ( ,*ri/'s dea?2 inasmu* z x is ow+ h]eunto1 t ! day ( ,god's pati5ce is l5g!n$ out1 & ! prea*+ ( ! gospel cont9u$ to ^? :o are fav\r$ ) x2 & t ?is is att5d$1 9 _m1 ) re/ra9+ grace1 & "s in/ances ( ext]nal re=mation1 :i* 7?\gh x may n issue 9 _! salvation7 has a t5d5cy to prev5t a multitude ( s9s1 & a great] degree condemnation1 t w\ld o!rwise ensue4 ,^! may be call$ ! remote1 or second>y ends ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 :i* 0 pr9cipally & imm$iately design$ to r$eem ! elect1 & to pur*ase all sav+ bless+s = !m1 :i* %all be appli$ 9 8 own "t & way3 ,nev]!less o!rs1 z a consequ5ce h]e(1 are made p>tak]s ( "s bless+s ( common provid5ce1 s f> z !y are subs]vi5t to ! salvation ( ^?1 = :om he gave himself a ransom4 #c4 ,x is all[$ on bo? sides1 & especially by all t own ! div9ity & satisfaction ( ,*ri/1 t 8 dea? 0 suffici5t to r$eem ! :ole _w1 _h ,god design$ t x %\ld be a price = !m1 :i* is ! result ( ! inf9ite value ( x2 !re=e1 #d4 ,! ma9 "q be=e u is1 :e!r ,god design$ ! salvation ( all mank9d by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 or :e!r he accept$ x z a price ( r$emption = all1 s t x might be said t he r$eem$ "s :o %all n be sav$ by him8 ,?is is affirm$ by _m1 :o ma9ta9 univ]sal r$emption1 :i* we mu/ take leave to d5y4 ,& !y f>!r add1 z an explication h]e(1 t ,*ri/ di$ t he might put all m5 into a salvable /ate1 or procure a possibility ( salvation = !m2 s t _m might obta9 x1 by a "r improvem5t ( 8 dea?1 :o %all fall %ort ( x2 & also t x is 9 _! p[] to fru/rate ! ends !re(1 & s r5d] x ineffectual4 ,?is we judge n only to be an error1 b su* z is highly d]ogatory to ! glory ( ,god2 :i* we %all endeav\r to make appe>1 & to e/abli% ! contr>y doctr9e1 namely1 t ,*ri/ di$ to pur*ase salvation = none b ^? :o %all obta9 x4 ,?is may be prov$1 ,i4 ,f ^? di/+ui%+ *>act]s t accompany salvation1 :i* are giv5 to ^? = :om he di$4 #a4 ,!y are call$ 8 %eep1 9 ,john x4 #aa4 ,i am ! good ,%eph]d1 ! good ,%eph]d give? 8 life = ! %eep4 ,?is metaphor mu/ c]ta9ly imply1 t !y1 = :om ,*ri/ di$1 are di/+ui%$ f ! _w1 z ! objects ( 8 imm$iate c>e1 & special graci\s provid5ce3 ,b1 besides ?is1 !re are sev]al ?+s 9 ! context1 :i* conta9 a f>!r description ( ^! %eep1 = :om he laid d[n 8 life1 :i* _c be appli$ to ! :ole _w3 ,?us x is said1 9 v]4 #ad4 ,i "k my %eep1 & am kn[n ( !m1 t is1 ) a k ( affection1 z ! ^w k is (t5 us$ 9 scripture1 :5 appli$ to ,*ri/1 or 8 p4 ,aga91 ^! %eep are f>!r describ$1 z ^? :o %all c]ta9ly obta9 salvation2 z our ,savi\r says conc]n+ !m1 9 v]4 #bg1 #bh4 ,my %eep he> my voice1 & ,i "k !m1 & !y foll[ me2 & ,i give unto !m et]nal life1 & !y %all nev] p]i%2 nei!r %all any pluck !m out ( my h&3 b ?is privilege1 )\t d\bt1 belongs n to ! :ole _w4 ,!y are also consid]$ z believ]s1 inasmu* z fai? is ! necess>y consequ5ce ( ,*ri/'s r$emption1 & accord+ly are di/+ui%$ f ! _w1 or t "p !re(1 :i* is left 9 unbelief & imp5it5cy3 ,?us ,*ri/ says1 conc]n+ ^? :o reject$ 8 ,p]son & gospel1 9 v]4 #bf4 ,ye believe n1 because ye are n ( my %eep4 #b4 ,!y = :om ,*ri/ di$ are call$ 8 fri5ds1 &1 z su*1 ! objects ( 8 highe/ love1 9 ,john xv4 #ac4 ,great] love ha? no man ?an ?is1 t a man lay d[n 8 life = 8 fri5ds1 & !y are f>!r describ$1 9 ! foll[+ words1 z express+ _! love to him1 by do+ :atsoev] he comm&e? !m2 &1 he calls !m fri5ds1 s !y are di/+ui%$ f s]vants1 or slaves1 :o1 ?\gh !y may be made p>tak]s ( common fav\rs1 yet he imp>ts n 8 secrets to !m2 b1 ) respect to ^!1 he says1 9 v]4 #ae1 #af4 ,all ?+s t ,i h he>d ( my ,fa!r1 ,i h made kn[n unto y2 ,& !y are f>!r di/+ui%$ f ! _w1 inasmu* z !y are *os5 by ,*ri/1 & orda9$ t !y %\ld g & br+ =? fruit2 & !re are sev]al o!r privileges :i* accompany salvation1 t are said to belong to ^! fri5ds ( ,*ri/1 = :om he di$4 ,object4 ,x is object$1 t :at ,*ri/ "h says1 conc]n+ 8 fri5ds1 is p>ticul>ly direct$ to 8 disciples1 ) :om at t "t he conv]s$ & ^! he consid]s z p]sons :o _h made a "r improvem5t ( 8 r$eem+ love2 & !re=e1 t r$emption :i* ! :ole _w might be made p>tak]s (1 if !y w\ld1 ^! 7 l to reap ! happy fruits & effects (4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t :atev] promises1 or privileges1 ,*ri/'s disciples 7 made p>tak]s (1 if ^! d n imm$iately respect _! "* z m9i/]s1 b z ,*ri/ians1 !y are equally to be appli$ to all believ]s4 ,n[1 t :at ,*ri/ says to !m1 :om he calls 8 fri5ds1 is applicable to all believ]s1 appe>s f _! be+ describ$ z abid+ 9 him1 & br++ =? mu* fruit1 "u ! p[]ful influ5ce ( 8 grace1 )\t :om !y c d no?+2 &1 :5 he speaks1 9 v]4 #ai1 #bf4 ( ! _w's hat+ !m1 because !y are n ( ! _w1 & ( ! ,com=t]'s be+ s5t to te/ify ( him1 9 ord] to ! confirmation ( _! fai?1 ?is belongs to all believ]s1 z su*2 !re=e !y are z mu* describ$ z ,*ri/'s fri5ds1 = :om he laid d[n 8 life1 z 8 disciples1 to :om he m imm$iately direct$ 8 disc\rse4 ,& z = ! o!r "p ( ! objection1 namely1 t ^! _h made a "r improvem5t ( ,*ri/'s r$emption3 ! reply t may be giv5 to x1 is1 t none b ,*ri/'s fri5ds c be said to h made a "r improvem5t ( r$emption1 & !re=e none b su* h any gr\nd to conclude t ,*ri/ di$ = !m3 b ?is is n ! temp] & "* ( ! great] "p ( mank9d1 !re=e ,*ri/ did n die = ! :ole _w3 & x is v evid5t1 f ?is "* :i* ,*ri/ gives ( !m1 = :om he di$1 t ei!r !y are1 or %all be1 ( enemies1 made fri5ds to him4 #c4 ,!y are call$1 ,! ,*ildr5 ( ,god t 7 scatt]$ abroad1 :o %\ld be ga!r$ toge!r 9 "o1 z ! consequ5ce ( 8 dea?1 9 ,john xi4 #eb4 ,?is ga!r+ toge!r 9 "o1 seems to import ! same ?+1 ) :at ! apo/le speaks (1 z a display ( ! grace ( ! gospel1 & calls x1 _! be+ ga!r$ toge!r 9 ,*ri/ _! ,head1 9 ,eph4 i4 #aj4 & "o "p ( !m he consid]s1 z be+ already 9 heav51 & ! o!r "p ( !m on e>?1 9 _! way to x2 & he speaks su* ?+s conc]n+ !m1 9 ! =ego+ & foll[+ v]ses1 z _c be said ( any b ^? t %all be sav$4 ,n[1 if ,*ri/ design$1 by 8 dea?1 to pur*ase ?is special privilege = 8 *ildr51 c]ta9ly x _c be suppos$ t he di$ = ! :ole _w2 & else:]e ! apo/le speak+1 9 ,heb4 ii4 #aj4 conc]n+ ! ,capta9 ( our salvation's be+ made p]fect ?r\gh suff]+s consid]s ?is z a means = br++ _m sons to glory1 :i* is a peculi> privilege belong+ to ! heirs ( salvation1 & n to ! :ole _w4 ,object4 #a4 ,x w be object$ to ?is1 t no?+ c be prov$ f ! words ( s vile a p]son z ,caiaphas1 :o relates ?is matt]2 & !re=e1 ?\gh x be conta9$ 9 scripture1 x does n prove ! tru? ( ! doctr9e1 :i* is pret5d$ to be e/abli%$ !reby4 ,answ4 ,?\gh ,caiaphas 0 "o ( ! vile/ m5 on e>?1 & he ei!r did n believe ?is prophecy himself1 or1 if he did1 he made a v bad use ( x1 yet ?is does n invalidate ! pr$iction3 = ?\gh wick$ m5 may occasionally h "s prophetic intimation conc]n+ future ev5ts1 z ,balaam _h1 ! in/rum5t1 :i* ! ,_s ( ,god makes use ( 9 discov]+ !m to mank9d1 does n r5d] !m less c]ta91 = ! wor/ ( m5 may be employ$ to imp>t ! greate/ tru?s3 !re=e x is suffici5t to our purpose1 t x is said1 9 ! words imm$iately =ego+1 t be+ high prie/ t ye>1 he prophesi$1 z x 0 no uncommon ?+ = ! high prie/ to h prophetic intimations f ,god1 to deliv] to 8 p1 :atev] 8 p]sonal "* might be2 s t we mu/ consid] ?is z a div9e oracle1 & !re=e infallibly true4 ,object4 #b4 ,if x be all[$1 t :at is "h pr$ict$ 0 true1 yet ! subject-matt] !re( respects ! nation ( ! ,jews1 conc]n+ :om x _c be said1 t e individual 0 9 a /ate ( salvation1 & !re=e x r militates aga9/1 ?an proves ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption4 ,answ4 ,x is evid5t1 t :5 x is said t ,*ri/ %\ld die = t nation1 ! mean+ is1 ! *ildr5 ( ,god 9 t nation2 = ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 t dwelt !re1 are oppos$ to 8 *ildr5 t 7 scatt]$ abroad2 & s ! mean+ is1 ,*ri/ di$ t !y %\ld n p]i%1 :o h ! temp]1 & disposition ( 8 *ildr51 :]ev] ! place ( _! resid5ce be4 #d4 ,!y = :om ,*ri/ di$ are call$ 8 *ur*1 :]e( he is ! ,head2 & ! ,body1 ( :om he is ! ,savi\r1 9 ,eph4 v4 #bc4 & ^! he is said to h lov$1 & giv5 himself =1 9 v]4 #be4 ,n[ ! *ur* is di/+ui%$ f ! _w1 z x is ga!r$ out ( x2 & ! ^w *ur*1 9 ?is place1 is tak5 9 a v diff]5t s5se1 f t 9 :i* x is und]/ood 9 _m o!r scriptures4 ,! apo/le does n mean b>ely a numb] ( pr(ess+ p1 ( :i* "s are s9c]e1 & o!rs may be hypocrites1 or ( :i* "s %all be sav$1 & o!rs n2 nor does he speak ( ^? :o are app>5tly 9 ! way ( salvation1 z mak+ a visible pr(ession ( ! ,*ri/ian religion3 ,b x is tak5 = t *ur*1 :i* is else:]e call$ ! sp\se ( ,*ri/1 & is unit$ to him by fai?1 & t %all1 9 ! end1 be et]nally sav$ by him2 ?is is v evid5t1 = he speaks ( !m1 z sanctifi$ & cleans$ ) ! wa%+ ( wat] by ! ^w1 9 v]4 #bf4 ,&1 z to :at conc]ns _! future /ate1 !y are su* z %all be pres5t$ to himself a glori\s *ur*1 n hav+ spot or wr9kle1 or any su* ?+1 9 v]4 #bg4 ,n[1 s9ce x 0 = ^! t ,*ri/ di$1 x _c be reasonably conclud$ t he di$ equally & alike = all mank9d4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !y are call$ 8 p1 :om he design$ to save f _! s9s1 9 ,matt4 i4 #ba4 & also a peculi> p1 :o are describ$ by ?is "*1 by :i* !y are kn[n1 z be+ zeal\s ( good works1 9 ,tit4 ii4 #ad4 &1 by 8 dea?1 !y are said n only to be r$eem$1 s z to be put into ! possession ( ! ext]nal privileges ( ! gospel1 b r$eem$ f all iniquity1 & purifi$ unto himself2 all :i* expressions c]ta9ly d5ote ^? di/+ui%+ bless+s :i* ,*ri/1 by 8 dea?1 design$ to pur*ase = ^? :o are ! objects !re(4 ,,ii4 ,t ,*ri/ did n die equally1 & alike = all mank9d1 appe>s f 8 dea?'s be+ an in/ance ( ! highe/ love1 & !y1 :o are conc]n$ h]e91 are 9 a peculi> mann]1 oblig$ to bless him = x z su*4 ,?us ! apo/le jo9s bo? ^! toge!r1 :5 he says 9 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,he lov$ me1 & gave himself = me2 & else:]e x is said1 9 ,rev4 i4 #e4 ,he lov$ u1 & wa%$ u f our s9s 9 8 own blood2 & h]e9 x is said1 t ,god comm5de? 8 love t[>ds u1 9 ,rom4 v4 #h4 z t :i* is )\t a p>allel4 ,& besides1 :5 he speaks ( ?is love ( ,*ri/ express$ h]e91 he seems to di/+ui% x f t common love :i* is ext5d$ to all1 :5 he says1 ,*ri/ di$ = u2 &1 t we may und]/& :at he means !reby1 we mu/ consid] to :om x 0 t ?is epi/le 0 direct$1 namely1 to su* z 7 belov$ ( ,god1 call$ to be sa9ts1 9 *ap4 i4 #g4 ,!y are also describ$ z su*1 :o 7 ju/ifi$ by ,*ri/'s blood1 & :o %\ld be sav$ f wra? ?r\gh him2 reconcil$ to ,god by ! dea? ( 8 ,son1 & :o %\ld be sav$ by 8 life2 &1 z su*1 :o joy$ 9 ,god ?r\gh our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & by him _h receiv$ ! atonem5t1 9 *ap4 #i-aa4 !re=e surely !y1 :o 7 ?us belov$ by ,*ri/1 to :om he express$ 8 love by dy+ = !m1 mu/ be di/+ui%$ f ! _w4 ,& our ,savi\r speaks ( ?is1 z f> exce$+ all t love1 :i* is 9 ! brea/s ( m51 to "o ano!r1 9 ,john xv4 #ah4 ,great] love ha? no man ?an ?is1 t a man %\ld lay d[n 8 life = 8 fri5ds4 ,!re=e we h no reason to suppose t he di$ equally & alike = all1 = !n !re w\ld be an equal in/ance ( love h]e9 to ! be/ & wor/ ( m52 ,judas w\ld h be5 z mu* belov$ z ,pet]2 ! ,scribes & ,ph>isees1 ,*ri/'s av[$ enemies & p]secutors1 z mu* belov$ z 8 disciples & fai?ful foll[]s1 if !re be no?+ discrim9at+ 9 8 dy+ love4 ,!re=e we mu/ conclude t he di$ to procure "s di/+ui%+ bless+s = a "p ( mank9d1 :i* all are n p>tak]s (4 ,&1 z ?is love is s great & discrim9at+1 x is ! subject-matt] ( ! et]nal praise ( glorifi$ sa9ts3 ,! new song t is sung to him1 9 ,rev4 v4 #i4 conta9s 9 x a celebrat+ ( 8 glory1 z hav+ r$eem$ !m to ,god by 8 blood1 out ( e k9dr$1 & tongue1 & p1 & nation1 :o 7 admitt$ into 8 imm$iate pres5ce1 z ! objects ( 8 di/+ui%+ love4 ,& c]ta9ly all ?is implies m ?an 8 pur*as+ ! gospel-disp5sation1 or ! discov]y ( ! way ( salvation to mank9d1 ( :om ! greate/ "p neglect1 despise1 & reap no sav+ advantage !reby4 ,,iii4 ,!re are "s circum/ances att5d+ ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 :i* argue1 t x 0 n design$ = all ! _w3 p>ticul>ly1 he di$ z a ,surety1 or z "o :o und]took to pay t debt1 :i* ! ju/ice ( ,god might h exact$ ( m5 9 _! own p]sons4 ,?is has already be5 prov$2 & t :i* may be inf]r$ f h5ce1 is1 t if ,*ri/1 by dy+1 paid ?is debt1 & :5 he rose f ! dead1 receiv+ a dis*>ge f ! h& ( ju/ice1 !n ,god w n exact ! debt twice1 s z to br+ !m "u ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law1 :om ,*ri/1 by 8 dea?1 has deliv]$ f x3 ?is is c]ta9ly a privilege t does n belong to ! :ole _w1 b to ! sanctifi$4 ,moreov]1 "s are n ju/ifi$ or dis*>g$ = ! sake ( a ransom paid1 & nev] %all be2 !re=e x may be conclud$1 t x 0 n giv5 = !m4 ,,iv4 ,x f>!r appe>s1 t ,*ri/ did n die equally & alike = all m51 9 t he design$ to pur*ase t dom9ion ov]1 or propriety 9 !m1 = :om he di$1 :i* w\ld be ! necess>y result h]e(4 ,z !y are 8 tru/ & *>ge1 giv5 into 8 h&1 to be r$eem$ by 8 blood2 7&1 9 t respect1 he und]took to satisfy ! ju/ice ( ,god = !m1 :i* he has done h]eby7 s1 z ! result h]e(1 he acquir$ a "r to !m1 z ,m$iator1 by r$emption2 pursuant to ! et]nal cov5ant betwe5 ! ,fa!r & him1 he obta9$ a "r to be/[ et]nal life on all t 7 giv5 to1 & pur*as$ by him4 ,?is t5ds to set =? ! ,fa!r's glory1 z he design$ h]eby to recov] & br+ back fall5 creatures to himself2 & x r$\nds to ,*ri/'s glory1 z ,m$iator2 z h]e9 he n only discov]s ! inf9ite value ( 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+s1 b all 8 r$eem$ ones are r5d]$ ! monum5ts ( 8 love & grace1 & %all = ev] be employ$ 9 celebrat+ 8 praise3 ,b c]ta9ly ?is is inconsi/5t ) 8 dea?'s be+ ineffectual to answ] ?is end1 & consequ5tly he di$ = none b ^? :om he w br+ to glory1 :i* he c\ld n be said to h done1 _h he laid d[n 8 life = ! :ole _w4 ,v4 ,t ,*ri/ did n die1 or pay a price ( r$emption = all ! _w1 f>!r appe>s1 9 t1 salvation1 :e!r begun1 c>ri$ on1 or p]fect$1 is repres5t$1 9 scripture1 z ! application !re(2 & all ^? graces1 :i* are wr\ght by ! ,_s 9 believ]s1 are ! necess>y result & consequ5ce !re(4 ,?is w appe>1 if we consid]1 t :5 ,*ri/ speaks ( 8 ,_s1 z s5t to conv9ce ( s91 righte\sness1 & judgm5t1 & to guide 8 p into all tru? he says1 ,he %all glorify me1 = he %all receive ( m9e1 & %all %ew x unto y1 ,john xvi4 #ad4 ! mean+ ( :i* is1 t he %\ld apply :at he _h pur*as$1 :]eby 8 glory1 z our ,r$eem]1 w\ld be em95tly illu/rat$2 & else:]e1 :5 ! apo/le speaks ( ! ,_s's "w ( reg5]ation & sanctification1 he consid]s x z ! result ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 & accord+ly x is said to be %$ on u abundantly1 ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,savi\r1 ,tit4 iii4 #f4 ,& :5 we read ( 8 r$eem+ !m t 7 "u ! law1 _! receiv+ ! adoption ( sons1 ,gal4 iv4 #e4 & all ! privileges conta9$ 9 x1 ^! are consid]$ z ! necess>y consequ5ces !re(2 & ,*ri/'s be+ n sp>$1 b deliv]$ up unto dea? = ^? :o are describ$ z *os51 call$1 ju/ifi$1 & su* z %all be h]eaft] glorifi$1 is assign$1 z a conv9c+ evid5ce1 t ,god w ) him freely give !m all ?+s1 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 ,n[ ?is _c1 ) ! lea/ %ad[ ( reason1 be appli$ to ! :ole _w2 !re=e ,*ri/ did n die =1 or r$eem1 all mank9d4 ,t ! application ( r$emption may f>!r appe> to be ( equal ext5t ) ! pur*ase !re(1 we %all endeav\r to prove1 t all ^? graces1 :i* believ]s are made p>tak]s ( "h1 z well z complete salvation1 :i* is ! consummation !re( h]eaft]1 are ! pur*ase ( ,*ri/'s dea?4 ,& h]e9 we pr9cipally oppose ^? :o def5d ! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption1 9 t op5 & self-consi/5t way1 :i* ! ,pelagians g5]ally take1 :o suppose1 t fai? & rep5tance1 & all o!r graces1 are entirely 9 our own p[]2 o!rwise ! conditionality ( ! gospel-cov5ant1 z !y rightly obs]ve1 c\ld nev] be def5d$1 & !y1 = :om ,*ri/ di$1 namely1 all mank9d1 mu/ necess>ily rep5t & believe4 ,?us a late writ]#agj argues1 9 consi/5cy ) 8 own s*eme2 :]eas "s o!rs1 :o ma9ta9 ! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption1 &1 at ! same "t1 t ( efficaci\s grace1 pluck d[n ) "o h&1 :at !y build up ) ! o!r4 ,x is ! =m] ( ^! t we are n[ pr9cipally to consid]1 :5 we speak ( ! graces ( ! ,_s1 z :at are pur*as$ by ,*ri/'s blood2 &1 t ?is may appe>1 let x be obs]v$1 #a4 ,t complete salvation is /yl$1 ,! pur*as$ possession1 ,eph4 i4 #ad4 & our deliv]ance f ! wra? to come1 is n only insep>ably connect$ )1 b conta9$ 9 x1 & bo? ^! are consid]$ z pur*as$ by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #aj4 ,rom4 v4 #i1 #aj4 & ! apo/le else:]e1 speak+ conc]n+ ! *ur*1 z arriv$ to its /ate ( p]fection 9 heav51 & its be+ )\t spot or wr9kle or any su* ?+1 & )\t blemi%1 t is1 :5 its sanctification is br\ght to p]fection1 consid]s ?is1 z ! accompli%m5t ( t great end ( ,*ri/'s giv+ himself = x1 or lay+ d[n 8 life to pur*ase x1 ,eph4 v4 #be1 #bg4 #b4 ,x foll[s1 f h5ce1 t all t grace1 :]eby believ]s are made meet to be p>tak]s ( ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light1 :i* is ! beg9n+ ( ?is salvation1 is ! pur*ase ( ,*ri/'s blood4 ,accord+ly ,god is said to h bless$ u ) all spiritual bless+s 9 heav5ly places1 7or1 z x may be bett] r5d]$1 9 :at conc]ns heav5ly ?+s7 9 ,*ri/1 ,eph4 i4 #c4 t is1 = ! sake ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 :i* 0 ! pur*ase !re(2 !re=e x foll[s1 t fai? & rep5tance1 & all o!r graces1 :i* are wr\ght 9 u 9 ?is _w1 are pur*as$ !reby3 ,?us x is said1 ,unto y x is giv5 9 behalf ( ,*ri/ to believe1 z well z to ex]cise ^? graces1 :i* are necess>y 9 ^? :o are call$ to suff] = 8 sake1 ,phil4 i4 #bi4 & else:]e ,god is said to h exalt$ ,*ri/ to be a ,pr9ce & a ,savi\r1 to give rep5tance1 z well z =giv5ess ( s9s1 ,acts v4 #ca4 ,&1 s9ce 8 exaltation includes 9 x 8 resurrection f ! dead1 x pla9ly argues1 t he di$ to give rep5tance1 & consequ5tly t ?is grace 0 pur*as$ by him2 & :5 our ,savi\r speaks ( s5d+ ! ,_s1 ! ,com=t] to conv9ce ! _w ( s91 ( righte\sness1 & ( judgm5t1 :i* comprizes 9 x t int]nal "w ( grace t is wr\ght by him1 he consid]s ?is z ! consequ5ce ( 8 leav+ ! _w1 aft] he _h f9i%$ ! "w ( r$emption by 8 dea?1 & s pur*as$ ?is privilege = !m1 ,john xvi4 #g1 #h4 ,,vi4 ,t ,*ri/ did n die = all mank9d1 appe>s f 8 n int]c$+ = !m1 z he sai?1 ,i pray n = ! _w1 b = !m :i* ?\ ha/ giv5 me1 = !y are ?9e2 & n = 8 disciples alone1 b = !m also :i* %\ld believe on him ?r\gh _! ^w1 ,john xvii4 #i1 #bj4 ,?is f>!r appe>s f a believ]'s fre$om f condemnation be+ f\nd$ on ,*ri/'s int]cession1 z well z 8 dea? & resurrection1 ,rom4 viii4 #cd4 & 8 be+1 at ! same "t1 /yl$ an ,advocate ) ! ,fa!r1 & a propitiation = our s9s1 #a ,john ii4 #a1 #b4 ,& ?is may be f>!r argu$ f ! nature ( ,*ri/'s int]cession1 :i* 7z w be consid]$ 9 its prop] place#aga7 is 8 pres5t+ himself1 9 ! m]it ( 8 dea?1 9 ! behalf ( ^? = :om he suff]$2 z also f 8 be+ always he>d 9 t :i* he pleads =1 ,john xi4 #db4 :i* argues t !y %all be sav$1 o!rwise x c\ld n be suppos$ t he int]c$es = _! salvation3 b ?is he _c be said to d = all mank9d1 z appe>s by ! ev5t1 9 t all %all n be sav$4 ,object4 ,to ?is x is object$ t ,*ri/ pray$ = 8 enemies1 z x 0 =etold conc]n+ him1 by ! prophet1 :o sai?1 ,he made int]cession = ! transgressors1 ,isa4 liii4 #ab4 & ?is 0 accompli%$ at 8 crucifixion1 :5 he sai?1 ,fa!r1 =give !m1 = !y "k n :at !y d1 ,luke xxiii4 #cd4 ,t :i* ,*ri/ "h pray$ =1 0 =giv5ess1 :i* is a privilege connect$ ) salvation2 & ?is he did 9 ! behalf ( ! multitude t crucifi$ him3 b x _c reasonably be suppos$1 t all ^! 7 sav$3 !re=e if ,*ri/'s dea? & int]cession respects ! same p]sons1 & necess>ily inf]s _! salvation1 !n x w\ld foll[1 t ?is rude & inhuman multitude 7 all sav$1 :i* !y1 :o d5y univ]sal r$emption d n suppose4 ,answ4 ,"s1 9 answ] to ?is objection1 suppose1 t !re is a f\ndation = a di/9ction betwe5 ^? supplications1 :i* ,*ri/1 9 8 human nature1 put up to ,god1 z be+ b\nd1 by ! moral law1 9 common ) all mank9d1 to pray = 8 enemies2 & 8 ,m$iatorial pray] or int]cession4 ,9 ! =m] ( ^! respects1 he pray$ = !m2 :i* pray]1 ?\gh x argu$ ! greatness ( 8 affection = !m1 yet x did n necess>ily inf] _! salvation2 9 l mann]1 z ,/eph51 :5 dy+1 is repres5t$ z pray+ = ^? :o /on$ him1 :5 he sai?1 ,"l1 lay n ?is s9 to _! *>ge1 ,acts vii4 #hj4 or1 z our ,savi\r prays = himself 9 ! g>d51 ,o1 my ,fa!r1 if x be possible1 let ?is cup pass f me1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #ci4 :]eby he signifies ! =midabl5ess ( ! dea? he 0 to und]go1 & t 8 human nature c\ld n b dread su* a degree ( suff]+3 ?is !y suppose to be diff]5t f 8 ,m$iatorial int]cession = 8 p1 9 :i* he repres5ts ! m]it ( 8 dea?1 z :at w\ld effectually procure ! bless+s pur*as$ !reby2 9 ?is latt] s5se1 he c\ld n be said to pray = any ( ^? :o crucifi$ him1 :o are exclud$ f salvation4 ,b1 s9ce ?is reply to ! objection ha? "s difficulties att5d+ x1 :i* r5d] x less satisfactory1 especially because x supposes t he 0 n he>d 9 t :i* he pray$ =1 :5 he desir$ t ,god w\ld =give !m1 ,i w\ld r *use to take ano!r me?od 9 answ]+ x2 namely1 t :5 ,*ri/ prays t ,god w\ld =give !m1 he means t ,god w\ld n imm$iately p\r =? ! vials ( 8 wra? ^u t wick$ g5]ation1 z _! crime des]v$1 b t !y might /ill cont9ue to be a p fav\r$ ) ! means ( grace2 ?is he prays =1 & h]e9 0 answ]$2 & 8 int]cession = !m1 ?\gh x _h n an imm$iate respect to ! salvation ( all ( !m1 _h1 not)/&+1 a subs]vi5cy to ! ga!r+ 9 ( 8 elect among/ !m1 ^: salvation 0 pr9cipally int5d$ by ?is int]cession1 z x 0 = !m t he %$ 8 blood2 & accord+ly ,i appreh5d1 t ?is desire t ,god w\ld =give !m1 implies ! same ?+ z ,moses's reque/1 9 ! behalf ( ,israel1 did1 :5 he sai?1 ,p>don1 ,i besee* !e1 ! iniquity ( ?is p1 z ?\ ha/ =giv5 ?is p f ,egypt1 until n[1 ,numb4 xiv4 #ai4 :]e to p>don int5ds no?+ else b ,god's n puni%+ !m z _! s9 des]v$1 9 an imm$iate1 & exempl>y way & mann]4 ,,vii4 ,! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption ha? "s absurd consequ5ces att5d+ x1 n consi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections2 z1 #a4 ,x w\ld give occasion = ,*ri/ to be call$ ! ,savi\r ( ^? :o %all n be ev5tually sav$ by him1 ! ,r$eem] ( _m1 :o are held 9 *a9s by ! ju/ice ( ,god1 & receive no sav+ b5efit by 8 r$emption1 or = him to be said to express ! highe/ in/ance ( love1 9 dy+ = ^? :o %all = ev] be ! objects ( 8 hatr$1 :i* implies a contradiction2 & :at is ?is b to say1 t he deliv]s ^? f ! wra? to come1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #aj4 :o are1 & %all be = ev]1 *ildr5 ( wra?8 !re=e we mu/ ei!r ass]t univ]sal salvation1 or d5y univ]sal r$emption4 #b4 ,x w also foll[ f h5ce1 t he satisfi$ ! ju/ice ( ,god = all ! s9s ( all m52 = to lay d[n a price ( r$emption1 is to dis*>ge ! :ole debt1 o!rwise x w\ld be to no purpose4 ,n[1 if he satisfi$ = all ! s9s ( e man1 he did ?is t no s9 %\ld be _! ru91 & consequ5tly he di$ to take away ! guilt ( f9al imp5it5cy 9 ^? :o %all p]i%2 & !re=e !y h1 by virtue h]e(1 a "r to salvation1 :i* !y %all n obta93 x foll[s !n1 t s9ce he did n die = all ! s9s ( all m51 he did n1 by 8 dea?1 r$eem all m54 #c4 ,if ,*ri/ di$ = all m51 he int5d$ h]eby _! salvation1 or t !y %\ld live3 b x is c]ta9 he did n int5d ! salvation ( all m52 = !n 8 design mu/ be fru/rat$ ) respect to a "p ( !m1 = :om he di$1 :i* conta9s a reflection on 8 wisdom1 z n adapt+ ! means to ! end4 ,moreov]1 ?is supposes t ,*ri/'s atta9+ ! end he design$ by 8 dea?1 dep5ds on ! w ( man1 & consequ5tly x subjects him to disappo9tm5t1 & r5d]s ,god's et]nal purpose dep5d5t on man's conduct4 #d4 ,s9ce ,god design$1 by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 to br+ to himself a rev5ue ( glory1 9 proportion to ! inf9ite value !re(1 & ,*ri/1 our great ,m$iator1 01 z ! prophet sai?1 to h a portion ) ! great1 & to divide ! spoil ) ! /rong1 z ! consequ5ce ( 8 p\r+ out 8 s\l unto dea?1 ,isa4 liii4 #ab4 x foll[s f !nce1 t if all are n sav$1 = :om ,*ri/ di$1 !n ! ,fa!r & ! ,son w\ld lose t glory :i* !y design$ to atta9 h]eby1 z ! "w w\ld be left incomplete2 & a great "p ( mank9d _c take occasion f ,*ri/'s r$eem+ !m1 to adore & magnify t grace1 :i* is display$ !re91 s9ce x is n ev5tually conducive to _! salvation4 ,hav+ endeav\r$ to prove ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption2 we %all n[ consid] ! argum5ts g5]ally br\ght by ^? :o def5d ! contr>y s*eme1 :o suppose1 t ,god design$1 z ! consequ5ce ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 to save all mank9d1 ^u condition ( _! rep5t+ & believ+1 accord+ to ! t5or ( ! gospel-cov5ant1 :i* is sub/itut$ 9 ! room ( t :i* 0 violat$ by man's apo/acy f ,god1 :]eby s9c]e ob$i5ce comes 9 ! room ( t p]fect ob$i5ce1 :i* 0 ! condition ( ! fir/ cov5ant4 ,?is !y call man's be+ br\ght into a salvable /ate by ,*ri/'s dea?2 s t ,*ri/ r5d]$ salvation possible2 :]eas fai?1 rep5tance1 & s9c]e ob$i5ce1 r5d] x c]ta94 ,&1 s f> z ?is conc]ns ! design ( ,god1 9 s5d+ ,*ri/ to r$eem ! _w1 !y suppose t ,god det]m9$ h]eby to put man into su* a /ate1 t all may be sav$1 if !y w4 ,&1 z to :at conc]ns ! ev5t1 to wit1 man's comply+ ) ! condition1 !y t def5d univ]sal r$emption are divid$ 9 _! s5tim5ts ab\t x2 "s suppos+ t ,*ri/ pur*as$ fai? & rep5tance = a c]ta9 numb] ( mank9d1 namely1 ^? :o %all rep5t & believe1 & pursuant !reunto1 w "w ^? graces 9 !m2 :]eas o!rs1 :o _h n ^! graces pur*as$ = !m1 %all p]i%1 ?\gh ,*ri/ has r$eem$ !m4 ,^! suppose1 t r$emption is bo? univ]sal & p>ticul>1 9 diff]5t respects2 univ]sal1 9 t all :o sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel1 h a conditional grant ( grace conta9$ !re91 :]eby !y are put into a salvable /ate1 or possibility ( atta9+ salvation2 & p>ticul>1 ) respect to ^? :o %all rep5t & believe1 & s atta9 salvation2 9 :i* s5se !y apply t scripture1 9 :i* ,god is said to be ! ,savi\r ( all m51 especially ( ^? t believe1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #aj4 ,?is "s call a middle way1 betwe5 ! ,pelagian & ,calv9i/ic me?ods ( reason+ ab\t ?is subject2 b x appe>s to be inconsi/5t ) itself1 inasmu* z !y1 :o give into ?is hypo!sis1 are =c$ sometimes to decl9e :at !y h be5 cont5d+ = on "o side1 :5 press$ ) "s argum5ts br\ght 9 def5ce ( ! o!r2 !re=e we %all pass ?is ov]1 & consid] ! self-consi/5t s*eme1 9 :i* univ]sal r$emption is ma9ta9$1 ,! sum ( all _! argum5ts1 :o def5d x 9 ! ,pelagian way1 am\nts to ?is1 viz4 t ,*ri/ di$ n to pur*ase salvation absolutely = any1 b to make way = ,god's ent]+ into a new or gospel cov5ant ) m51 9 :i* salvation is promis$1 on condition ( fai?1 rep5tance1 & s9c]e ob$i5ce1 :i* !y suppose to be 9 ! p[] ( ^? :o h ! gospel4 ,&1 t ! hea!n may n be exclud$1 ?\gh x _c be /yl$ a gospel-cov5ant to !m1 !re are abatem5ts made1 z to :at conc]ns fai?1 f\nd$ on div9e revelation1 & ! only condition t entitles !m to salvation is _! yield+ s9c]e ob$i5ce to ! law ( nature1 9 proportion to _! light4 ,!y f>!r add1 t ?is gospel-cov5ant mu/ be conditional1 o!rwise x c\ld n be call$ a cov5ant1 z want+ an ess5tial +r$i5t conta9$ 9 e cov5ant2 & ^! conditions mu/ be 9 our own p[]1 o!rwise ! ov]ture ( salvation1 dep5d+ on ! p]=mance !re(1 w\ld be illusory2 & x c\ld n be call$ a cov5ant ( grace1 inasmu* z !re c be no grace1 or fav\r1 9 promis+ a bless+ ^u impossible conditions2 nei!r c\ld ?is gospel-cov5ant be /yl$ a bett] cov5ant ?an t :i* ,god ent]$ into ) our fir/ p>5ts1 9 :i* ! conditions 7 9 _! own p[]2 nor c\ld x be an exp$i5t to repair ! ru9s ( ! fall1 or br+ man1 9 any s5se1 into a salvable /ate4 ,s t1 accord+ to ?is repres5tation ( ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption1 !re are n only _m absurd consequ5ces att5d+ x1 :i* detract f ! glory ( ! gospel1 b x is contr>y to ! hol9ess1 wisdom1 ju/ice1 & goodness ( ,god1 & s d]ogates z mu* f ! div9e p]fections1 z any ?+ t is argu$ 9 def5ce ( univ]sal r$emption c be pret5d$ to d4 ,&1 to sum up ! :ole argum5t1 !re is an appeal to scripture1 z t :i* gives c\nt5ance to x 9 a multitude ( in/ances4 ,?is is ! sub/ance ( all t is said 9 def5ce ( ?is doctr9e2 &1 9 opposition to x1 ,we %all take leave to obs]ve1 7#a47 ,t x is tak5 = grant$1 b n suffici5tly prov$1 t ,*ri/ di$ to pur*ase ! cov5ant ( grace2 :]eas1 if ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 & ! cov5ant ( grace1 be only circum/antial1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1#agb !n ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is includ$ among ! conditions ( ?is cov5ant2 & if s1 ! cov5ant itself c\ld n be ! pur*ase !re(3 b1 if by ,*ri/'s pur*as+ ! cov5ant ( grace1 !y only meant 8 pur*as+ ! graces giv5 9 ! cov5ant1 we are f> f d5y+ x1 ?\gh !y g5]ally d4 ,t !re=e :i* we are pr9cipally to oppose1 is _! s5se ( ! conditionality ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & its be+ ess5tial to a cov5ant to be conditional1 namely1 to dep5d on unc]ta9 conditions1 9 our p[] to p]=m1 x be+ z !y suppose1 left to ! fre$om ( our own w to comply ) or reject !m1 & !reby to e/abli% or disannul ?is cov5ant3 b hav+ else:]e prov$ t ! ^w cov5ant is (t5 us$ 9 scripture1 )\t ! idea ( a condition annex$ to x1#agc & also consid]$ 9 :at respects ^? ideas1 conta9$ 9 a conditional cov5ant betwe5 man & man1 are to be exclud$1 :5 we speak ( a cov5ant betwe5 ,god & man2#agd & hav+ also1 9 ma9ta9+ ! doctr9e ( election1 endeav\r$ to def5d ! absolut5ess ( ,god's w1 & %ew$ 9 :at s5se we are to und]/& ^? scriptures t are laid d[n 9 a conditional =m1#age :i* may1 ) a little v>iation1 be appli$ to our pres5t argum5t2 we %all1 to avoid ! repetition ( ?+s be=e insi/$ on1 add no?+ f>!r 9 answ] to ?is "p ( ! argum5t1 we are n[ consid]+1 b only t x implies ,god to be1 9 _m respects1 l ourselves1 & supposes t x is 9 our p[] to fru/rate1 & r5d] ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 :i* 0 ! highe/ display ( div9e grace1 ineffectual1 & s prev5t 8 hav+ t glory1 :i* he design$ to br+ to 8 own "n !reby4 7#b47 ,z to :at is f>!r argu$1 conc]n+ ! cov5ant ( grace be+ a bett] cov5ant ?an t :i* ,god made ) man 9 innoc5cy1 & !re=e t ! conditions !re( mu/ be 9 our own p[]1 o!rwise ,god1 by insi/+ on ! p]=mance ( :at is impossible1 subv]ts ! design ( ! gospel1 & ! cov5ant h]eupon ceases to be a cov5ant ( grace2 x may be repli$ t ?\gh we freely own t ! cov5ant ( grace is1 9 _m respects1 bett] ?an t :i* ,god ent]$ into ) man 9 innoc5cy1 & t x w\ld n be s 7 x impossible = ^?1 :o are conc]n$ !re91 to atta9 ! bless+s promis$ to ! heirs ( salvation2 yet we _c all[ t x mu/ necess>ily be conditional1 9 ! s5se 9 :i* "s und]/& ! ^w1 mu* less t ! conditions !re( are 9 our own p[]1 or else ! design ( ! gospel mu/ be conclud$ to be subv]t$4 ,!re=e we may take leave to obs]ve1 t :5 ,god is said to require fai?1 & all o!r graces 9 ?is cov5ant-disp5sation1 & has connect$ !m ) salvation1 ?is does n ov]?r[ ! grace ( ! cov5ant1 b r e/abli% x2 = grace & salvation are n only pur*as$ =1 b promis$ & secur$ to all :o are r$eem$1 by ! fai?fulness ( ,god1 & ! int]cession ( ,*ri/ & %all c]ta9ly be appli$ to !m2 & :]eas1 ! graces ( ! ,_s are n 9 our own p[]1 ?is is s f> f ov]?r[+ ! design ( ! gospel1 t x t5ds to advance ! glory !re(1 z ,god h]eby takes occasion to set =? ! exce$+ ri*es ( 8 grace1 9 mak+ 8 p meet =1 & br++ !m1 at la/1 to glory4 ,&1 ?\gh x be n possible = all to atta9 salvation1 ?is %\ld he no disc\ragem5t to any "o to att5d on ^? means ( grace1 "u :i* we are to hope = ! sav+ effects ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 :]eby we may conclude t et]nal life is pur*as$ = u1 & we %all at la/ be br\ght to x4 7#c47 ,z to :at is f>!r alleg$1 conc]n+ ! cov5ant ( grace1 z design$ to repair ! ru9s ( ! fall1 or ,god's int5d+ h]eby to br+ man into a salvable /ate2 we are nev] told1 9 scripture1 t :at 0 lo/ by our fir/ apo/asy f ,god1 is to be comp5sat$ by ! ext5t ( grace & salvation to all mank9d2 & x is n ! design ( ! gospel to discov] ?is to ! _w1 b t ! exce$+ ri*es ( div9e grace %\ld be made kn[n to ! vessels ( m]cy1 be=e prep>$ unto glory1 ,rom4 ix4 #bc4 ,?is is1 z "s express x1 ! plank t rema9s aft] ! %ip-wreck1#agf or ! great f\ndation ( our hope1 & possibility ( escap+ ev]la/+ de/ruction2 & x is a mu* bett] gr\nd ( security1 ?an to lay ! :ole /ress ( our salvation on ! be/ improvem5ts ( corrupt nature1 or ^? endeav\rs :i* we are to use1 to improve ! lib]ty ( our w1 9 ord] to our escap+ ru91 )\t dep5dance on ! div9e assi/ance2 :i* is ! me?od t !y take to atta9 salvation1 :o ?us def5d ! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption4 7#d47 ,z = our be+ br\ght into a salvable /ate by ! dea? ( ,*ri/2 ! gospel no :]e gives all mank9d gr\nd to expect salvation1 b only ^? :o h ! m>ks & *>act]s ( ,*ri/'s r$eem$ ones2 & ^! are n br\ght by 8 dea? unto a m]e possibility ( atta9+ x1 b ! scripture repres5ts !m z hav+ ! e>ne/1 or fir/ fruits !re(1 & speaks ( ,*ri/ 9 !m1 z ! hope ( glory1 ,eph4 i4 #ad4 ,rom4 viii4 #bc4 ,!y are also said to be reconcil$ to ,god by ! dea? ( 8 ,son1 *ap4 v4 #aj4 :i* is m ?an _! hav+ a b>e possibility ( salvation1 z ! result & consequ5ce !re(4 7#e47 ,t :i* is next to be consid]$1 is1 :at conc]ns ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption1 z be+ d]ogatory to ! div9e p]fections1 toge!r ) _m absurd consequ5ces1 :i* are suppos$ to att5d x4 ,x is v common1 9 all me?ods ( reason+1 & p>ticul>ly 9 def5d+ or oppos+ ! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption1 = p]sons to endeav\r to make x appe>1 t ! contr>y s*eme ( doctr9e is *>geable ) absurdities2 &1 z we h tak5 ! same me?od 9 oppos+ univ]sal r$emption1 x may reasonably be expect$1 t ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption %\ld h _m absurd consequ5ces *>g$ ^u x2 to :i* we %all endeav\r to reply1 t !reby x may be disc]n$ :e!r ! *>ge be j or no4 ,&1 #a4 ,! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption is suppos$ to be inconsi/5t ) ! goodness ( ,god1 z x r5d]s salvation impossible to ! greate/ "p ( mank9d1 & _! /ate irretrievable by any means t c be us$1 & s has a t5d5cy to lead !m to despair4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 #a/1 ,t x mu/ be own$1 t !y1 = :om ,*ri/ did n die1 _c be sav$2 & !re=e1 _h ,god describ$ any p]sons by "n1 or giv5 "s visible "*1 by :i* x might be c]ta9ly conclud$ t !y 7 n r$eem$1 x w\ld foll[ f !nce1 t _! /ate w\ld be desp]ate4 ,b ?is is n 8 usual me?od ( deal+ ) mank9d3 he might1 inde$1 h done x1 & !n su* w\ld h be5 !reby exclud$ f1 & n enc\rag$ to att5d on ! means ( grace2 b he has1 9 wisdom & sov]eignty1 conceal$ ! ev5t ( ?+s1 ) respect h]eunto1 f ! _w2 & !re=e !re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 m5's conclud+ t a "p ( ! _w are exclud$ f ?is privilege2 & t !y !mselves are includ$ 9 t numb]3 ! latt] ( :i* we h no w>rant to say1 conc]n+ ourselves1 or any o!rs1 especially s long z we are "u ! means ( grace4 ,!re is1 inde$1 "o "* ( p]sons 9 ! gospel1 :i* gives gr\nd to conclude t ,*ri/ did n die = !m1 & t is :at respects ^? :o _h committ$ ! unp>donable s94 ,i %all n1 at pres5t1 ent] into ! dispute1 :e!r t s9 c n[ be committ$ or no1 s9ce we may be occasionally l$ to insi/ on t subject "u ano!r head2 b !re seems to be suffici5t gr\nd to det]m9e1 ei!r t ?is _c be c]ta9ly kn[n1 s9ce ! extraord9>y gift ( disc]n+ ( spirits is n[ ceas$2 or1 at lea/1 t ?is _c be appli$ to any :o att5d on ! means ( grace ) a desire ( receiv+ spiritual advantage !reby4 #b;dly1 ,if ,*ri/'s n dy+ = ! :ole _w be a means to lead m5 to despair1 z salvation is h]eby r5d]$ impossible1 ?is consequ5ce may1 ) equal evid5ce1 be d$uc$ f ! supposition1 t all mank9d %all n be sav$1 :i* !y1 :o def5d univ]sal r$emption1 pret5d n to d5y3 b w any "o say1 t ?is supposition leads m5 to despair8 or ought x to be reckon$ a reflection on ! div9e goodness1 t s _m are left to p]i% 9 _! fall5 /ate1 by ! judicial h& ( ,god1 :i* might h appli$ salvation unto all1 z well z pur*as$ x = all mank9d8 #b4 ,! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption is f>!r suppos$ to be inconsi/5t ) ! prea*+ ! gospel1 :i* is g5]ally /yl$ a door ( hope2 & !n ! disp5sation we are "u _c be call$ a day ( grace2 :i* r5d]s all ! ov]tures ( salvation made to s9n]s illusory1 & conta9s 9 x a reflection1 n only on ! grace ( ,god1 b 8 hol9ess4 ,9 ord] to our reply+ to ?is1 some?+ mu/ be premis$ to expla9 :at we mean by a day ( grace1 & ! hope ( ! gospel1 :i* accompanies x4 ,& "h1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t we h]eby int5d su* a disp5sation 9 :i* s9n]s are call$ to rep5t & believe1 & s obta9 salvation2 n t we are to suppose t x is to be atta9$ by _! own p[]1 )\t ! special influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 = ?is w\ld be to ascribe t to man1 :i* is peculi> to ,god2 nor t ,god w\ld give 8 special grace to all t sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel2 = ?is is contr>y to common obs]vation & exp]i5ce1 s9ce _m make a pr(ession ( religion :o are de/itute ( sav+ grace4 ,z = ! hope ( ! gospel1 or t door ( hope t is op5$ !re9 to s9n]s1 we _c und]/& any ?+ else !reby1 b t all1 )\t di/9ction1 are comm&$ & enc\rag$ to wait on ,god 9 8 in/itut$ means ( grace1 & ! ev5t h]e( mu/ be left to him :o gives & )holds success to !m1 z he pleases4 ,all h ?is enc\ragem5t1 t1 p]adv5ture !y may obta9 grace1 "u ! means ( grace2 & ?is is n inconsi/5t ) _! be+ /yl$ a door ( hope1 & ,god is n oblig$ to grant s9n]s a great] degree ( hope ?an ?is1 to enc\rage !m to wait on him 9 8 ord9ances1 not)/&+ !re is a f>!r motive induc+ u h]eunto1 namely1 t ?is is 8 ord9>y way1 9 :i* he works grace2 or1 if ,god is pleas$ to give u desires aft] ! efficacy ( 8 grace1 or any degree ( conviction ( s9 & mis]y2 ?is is /ill a f>!r gr\nd ( hope1 ?\gh x fall %ort ( t grace ( hope t accompanies salvation4 7#b47 ,z to :at conc]ns ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 & ! ov]tures ( salvation to all !re91 :i*1 ^u ! supposition ( ,*ri/'s n dy+ = all m51 !y conclude to be illusory1 & repugnant to ! hol9ess ( ,god4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t we d n d5y t 9 prea*+ ! gospel1 ,*ri/ is (f]$ to ! *ief ( s9n]s1 or t ! proclamation ( grace is made public to all1 )\t di/9ction3 b ?is w n ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption1 if we rightly consid] :at is done1 9 (f]+ ,*ri/ to s9n]s2 :i*1 t x may be und]/ood1 let x be obs]v$1 #a/1 ,t ,god has giv5 u no w>rant to ent] into 8 secret det]m9ations1 respect+ ! ev5t ( ?+s1 s z to give any p]sons gr\nd to conclude t !y are r$eem$1 & h a w>rant to apply to !mselves ! promise ( salvation1 or any bless+s t accompany x1 :ile 9 an unconv]t$ /ate4 ,m9i/]s are n to address _! disc\rses to a mix$ multitude ( pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians1 9 su* a way1 z ?\gh !y knew t !y 7 all effectually call$1 & *os5 ( ,god4 ,our ,savi\r comp>es !m to ! fai?ful & wise /ew>d1 ^: bus9ess x is to give e "o _! portion ( meat 9 due season1 ,luke xii4 #db4 & !re=e !y are1 consi/5tly ) :at is conta9$ 9 scripture1 to tell !m1 t salvation is pur*as$ = a "p ( mank9d1 & !y "k n b t !y may be ( t numb]1 :i* w be an evid5ce to !m t !y are s4 #b;dly1 ,:5 ,*ri/ is said to be (f]$ to s9n]s1 9 ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 t1 :i* is int5d$ !reby1 is 8 be+ set =? !re9 z a mo/ desirable object1 altoge!r lovely1 wor?y to be embrac$1 & submitt$ to2 & n only s1 b t he w c]ta9ly save all :om he effectually calls1 inasmu* z he has pur*as$ salvation = !m4 #c;dly1 ,x includes 9 x an in=m+ s9n]s1 t x is _! indisp5sible duty & int]e/ to believe 9 ,*ri/1 & 9 ord] !reto1 t !y are comm&$ & enc\rag$ to wait on him = t grace1 :i* c enable !m !reunto3 &1 z a f>!r enc\ragem5t1 to let !m "k t !re is a c]ta9 connexion betwe5 grace & salvation2 s t none1 :o are enabl$1 by fai?1 to come to ,*ri/1 %all be ca/ out1 or reject$ by him4 ,?is is ! prea*+ & hope ( ! gospel2 &1 9 ?is s5se1 ! ov]tures ( salvation are made !re92 :i* is n 9 ! lea/ inconsi/5t ) ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption4#agg ,object4 ,?\gh ?is be su* a me?od ( prea*+ ! gospel1 z is consi/5t ) ! doctr9e ( special r$emption2 yet !re is ano!r way ( prea*+ x1 :i* is m agreeable to ! express words ( scripture1 & f\nd$ on ! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption2 & accord+ly s9n]s ought to be told1 t ! great ,god1 9 ! mo/ affectionate mann]1 expo/ulates ) !m1 to p]suade !m to accept ( life & salvation1 :5 he repres5ts himself1 z hav+ no pleasure 9 ! dea? ( ! wick$1 &1 ) an e>ne/ness ( expression says1 ,turn ye1 turn ye1 f y\r evil ways2 = :y w ye die1 ,o h\se ( ,israel8 ,ezek4 xxxiii4 #aa4 ,!re=e ! design ( ! gospel is1 to let ! _w "k t ,god's deal+ ) mank9d1 9 g5]al1 are full ( goodness2 he w\ld n h any p]i%1 & !re=e has s5t 8 ,son to r$eem !m all1 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 pleads ) !m to turn to him1 t !y may reap ! b5efits pur*as$ !reby4 ,answ4 ,:atev] be ! s5se ( ^! expo/ulatory expressions1 :i* we frequ5tly meet ) 9 scripture1 we mu/ n suppose t !y inf]1 t ! sav+ grace ( rep5tance is 9 our own p[]2 = t is n only contr>y to ! s5se ( _m o!r scriptures1 b to ! exp]i5ce ( e true p5it5t1 ^: language is l t ( ,ephraim1 ,turn ?\ me1 & ,i %all be turn$1 ,j]4 xxxi4 #ah4 nor mu/ we conclude1 t ,god designs to save ^? t %all n be sav$2 = !n he c\ld n say1 ,my c\nsel %all /&1 & ,i w d all my pleasure1 ,isa4 xlvi4 #aj4 ,if ^! ideas1 z unwor?y ( ,god1 be ab/ract$ f ! s5se ( su*-l scriptures1 we may und]/& !m1 n only 9 a way t is consi/5t ) ! div9e p]fections1 b ) ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption2 :i*1 t x may appe>1 let x be consid]$1 t x is a v common ?+1 9 scripture1 = ,god to condesc5d to use human modes ( speak+1 & ^?1 9 p>ticul>1 by :i* v>i\s passions are set =?2 not)/&+1 we mu/ n conclude t ^! passions are 9 ,god z !y are 9 m54 ,su* expo/ulations z ^!1 :5 us$ by u1 signify1 t we e>ne/ly desire ! good ( o!rs1 & are (t5 w>n+ !m ( _! dang]3 b all is to no purpose1 = !y are ob/9ately set on _! own ru91 :i* we c by no means prev5t2 x be+ ei!r out ( our p[] to help !m1 or1 if we c\ld1 x w\ld n r$\nd to our hon\r to d x4 ,?is draws =? su*-l expo/ulations f m52 b ! weakness conta9$ 9 !m1 is by no means to be appli$ to ,god3 x _c be said to be out ( 8 p[] to give grace to imp5it5t s9n]s2 nor1 9 case he has s det]m9$1 w x t5d to 8 di%on\r to be/[ x4 ,n[1 t we may und]/& ! s5se ( ^! scriptures1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t life & dea?1 9 scripture1 are (t5times us$ to signify ! ext]nal disp5sations ( provid5ce1 z to :at conc]ns t good or evil1 :i* ,god w\ld br+ on 8 p3 ?us x is said1 ,see1 ,i h set be=e !e ?is day1 life & good1 dea? & evil1 ,deut4 xxx4 #ae1 #ai1 #bj4 :]e life is expla9$ 9 ! foll[+ words1 z signify+ _! be+ multipli$ & bless$ 9 ! l&1 :i!r !y 7 to g to possess x2 & :5 ,god advises !m 9 a foll[+ v]se1 to *oose life1 ! consequ5ce ( ?is is1 t bo? !y & _! se$ %\ld live1 t !y might dwell 9 ! l&1 :i* ! ,"l sw>e to _! fa!rs to give !m2 & else:]e1 :5 ,god says1 by ! prophet ,j]emiah1 ,i set be=e y ! way ( life1 & ! way ( dea?1 ,j]4 xxi4 #h4 he expla9s x 9 ! foll[+ words1 z conta9+ an exp$i5t = _! escap+ temporal judgm5ts1 :5 he says1 ,he t abide? 9 ! city1 %all die by ! sword1 & by ! fam9e1 & by ! pe/il5ce2 b he t goe? out1 & falle? to ! ,*aldeans1 %all live4 ,& ,i _c see any reason to conclude1 b t _m o!r expressions1 ( ! l nature1 9 :i* ,god promises life1 or ?reat5s dea? to ! h\se ( ,israel1 by ! prophets1 :o (t5 w>n$ !m ( _! be+ c>ri$ into captivity1 & dy+ 9 _! enemies' l&1 h a m imm$iate respect !reunto2 & t prov]bial expression1 :i* ! ,israelites are repres5t$ z mak+ use (1 ,! fa!rs h eat5 s\r grapes1 & ! *ildr5s' tee? are set on edge1 ,ezek4 xviii4 #b4 seems to intimate no m ?an ?is2 q4 d4 t our fa!rs h s9n$1 & !reby des]v$ t ! nation %\ld be ru9$ by be+ c>ri$ captive1 & we mu/ suff] = _! s9s2 9 answ] to :i*1 ,god tells !m1 t ?is prov]b %\ld n be us$ by !m1 b ?is evil %\ld be br\ght on !m = _! own iniquities1 or prev5t$ by _! re=mation1 namely1 by =sak+ _! idolatry1 :or$om1 viol5ce1 oppression1 & o!r abom9ations4 ,& !n he adds1 v]4 #ab1 #ac1 #ag1 #ah4 ! s\l t s9ne?1 x %all die1 t is1 if y cont9ue to commit ^! vile enormities1 y %all be foll[$ ) all ^? judgm5ts :i* %all t5d to y\r utt] ru92 b if ! wick$ w turn f all 8 s9s :i* he ha? committ$1 he %all surely live1 he %all n die1 v]4 #ba4 ,if ?is be ! s5se ( ^! & su*-l texts1 !n x 0 n :olly out ( _! own p[] ?us to turn to ,god1 h[ mu* soev] t special grace1 :i* accompanies salvation1 be out ( our p[]4 ,x is "o ?+ to say1 t man _c "w a pr9ciple ( grace 9 himself1 or to d t by 8 own p[]1 :i* is ! special gift & "w ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 h gr\nd to expect et]nal salvation2 & ano!r ?+ to say1 t he _c ab/a9 f "s gross enormities1 z an exp$i5t to prev5t desolat+ judgm5ts4 ,b if x w n be all[$ t ?is is ! s5se ( all ^? scriptures1 t promise or ?reat5 life or dea?1 :i* ,i d n pret5d p]emptorily to ass]t1 let x be f>!r add$1 #b4 ,t if spiritual & et]nal bless+s be includ$ 9 ! ^w life1 & ! contr>y 9 dea?1 9 ! scriptures b n[ ref]r$ to1 we may acc\nt = ! s5se ( !m1 )\t suppos+ t ,god designs :at %all nev] come to pass1 to wit1 ! univ]sal salvation ( mank9d1 ?\gh a "p ( !m %all n be sav$1 by consid]+ desire1 9 him1 z signify+ ! effects ( desire 9 m54#agh ,?us ,god's n desir+ a ?+1 d5otes x n to be ! object ( desire2 accord+ly :5 he desires n ! dea? ( s9n]s1 x implies1 t !y ought to endeav\r to avoid x1 z ! mo/ =midable evil2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 8 tak+ pleasure 9 a ?+1 z he does 9 ! salvation ( 8 p1 signifies n only 8 int5d+ to save !m1 b ! inexpressible happ9ess :i* !y %all atta9 !reby2 &1 :5 he exhorts !m1 z an exp$i5t to atta9 ?is privilege1 to turn1 ?is signifies ! insep>able connexion betwe5 salvation & rep5tance1 or turn+ to ,god1 :i*1 ?\gh x be ,god's gift1 x is1 not)/&+1 our act & indisp5sible duty4 ,!re=e1 if we take ?is1 & su*-l scriptures1 9 ei!r ( ^! two s5ses1 !y are f> f giv+ c\nt5ance to ! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption4 #c4 ,!re is ano!r absurd consequ5ce *>g$ ^u ! doctr9e ( special r$emption1 namely1 t x is inconsi/5t ) our be+ exhort$ & enc\rag$ to rep5t & believe = ! remission ( s9s1 or to ! sav+ ( ! s\l1 z scripture gives all m5 a w>rant to d1 ,acts ii4 #ch4 & s9ce all are comm&$ to ex]cise ^! graces1 & to expect salvation1 z connect$ !re)1 ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption1 z a late writ] ins9uates1 puts u "u a necessity ( believ+ a lie4 ,& he f>!r adds1 t if ! condition1 annex$ to ! promise ( salvation1 be impossible1 & kn[n to be s1 x gives no enc\ragem5t to set ab\t x2 &1 if he :o promises kn[s x to be s1 he promises no?+1 because no?+ t a p]son c obta91 or be ! bett] =1 :]eby he is delud$1 & a *eat put ^u him1 by pret5d+ k9dness1 9 mak+ ! promise1 & int5d+ no su* ?+4#agi ,?us t au?or repres5ts ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption1 z conta9+ ! mo/ blasphem\s consequ5ces t words c express3 he mu/ !re=e h be5 v sure t 8 argum5t 0 unansw]ably j1 ?\gh1 ,i hope1 we %all be able to make x appe> t x is f> f be+ s2 :i*1 t we may d1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t we are to di/+ui% betwe5 a p]son's be+ b\nd to believe 9 ,*ri/1 & to believe t ,*ri/ di$ = him2 ! fir/ act ( fai? does n conta9 9 x a p]son's be+ p]suad$ t ,*ri/ di$ = him1 b t he is ! ,object ( fai?1 z he is repres5t$ to be 9 scripture2 & accord+ly x supposes t we are conv9c$ t ,*ri/ is ! ,messiah1 t he pur*as$ salvation = all :o %all atta9 x1 & is able to save1 unto ! utmo/1 all t come unto ,god by him2 & also1 t x is our duty & int]e/ s to d4 ,&1 s9ce sav+ fai? is n 9 our own p[]1 b ! "w & gift ( div9e grace1 we are enc\rag$ to wait on ,god 9 8 ord9ances1 &1 ) f]v5t pray]1 to besee* him t he w\ld "w ?is grace 9 u1 ackn[l$g+1 t if he %\ld d5y u ?is bless+1 !re is no unrighte\sness 9 him2 & we are to cont9ue wait+ on him1 & us+ all ^? means :i* are 9 our p[]1 ?\gh !y _c atta9 _! end1 )\t 8 bless+s2 &1 :5 he is pleas$ to "w ?is grace 9 u1 we %all be enabl$ to put =? ano!r act ( fai?1 :i* is prop]ly sav+1 z int5d$ by ! scripture1 :i* speaks ( believ+ to ! sav+ ( ! s\l1 :i* consi/s 9 receiv+ ( him1 & re/+ on him = salvation1 z hop+ t he ha? di$ = u1 inasmu* z he ha? giv5 u t temp] & disposition ( s\l1 :i* is conta9$ 9 t "* :i* is giv5 ( ^? = :om ,*ri/ di$4 7#b47 ,we mu/ f>!r di/+ui% betwe5 ,god's comm&+ all t sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel to believe 9 ,*ri/2 & 8 giv+ !m gr\nd to expect salvation1 be=e !y believe 9 him4 ,fai? & rep5tance may be ass]t$ to be duties incumb5t on all1 & dem&$ ( !m1 :51 at ! same "t1 x do? n foll[ t all are giv5 to expect salvation1 ^u ! b>e decl>ation t !y are s4 ,accord+ly ! comm& & enc\ragem5t is to be consid]$ 9 ?is ord]2 fir/1 z x respects our obligation to believe2 & !n1 z x respects our hope ( salvation2 & nei!r ! =m] nor ! latt] ( ^! does1 9 ! lea/1 inf] t ,god int5d$ to save all mank9d1 or gave !m gr\nd to expect salvation1 :o d n believe 9 ,*ri/4 7#c47 ,z to :at is f>!r sugge/$1 conc]n+ salvation's be+ promis$ on su* conditions1 z are kn[n1 bo? by ,god & man1 to be impossible1 ! only answ] t ne$ be giv5 to ?is1 is1 t ?\gh ) m5 ?is is impossible1 yet ) ,god all ?+s are possible1 ,matt4 xix4 #bf4 ,:5 we consid] fai? & rep5tance1 z conditions connect$ ) salvation1 or z ev9c+ our "r to claim an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 & t salvation1 :i* is pur*as$ by him1 9 :i* s5se1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 we d n oppose _! be+ call$ conditions !re(1 by ^? :o are t5aci\s ( t mode ( speak+2#ahj & we d n call !m impossible conditions1 any o!rwise ?an z !y are s1 )\t ! p[]ful en]gy ( ! ,holy ,_s2 we _c ?9k t our ass]t+1 t x is impossible t all mank9d %\ld ?us rep5t & believe1 is a doctr9e contr>y to scripture1 :i* gives u gr\nd to conclude1 t all m5 %all n be sav$1 & consequ5tly t all %all n believe to ! sav+ ( ! s\l4 ,&1 :5 we consid] ! impossibility !re(1 we d n suppose t ,god has giv5 all mank9d gr\nd to expect ?is sav+ fai?1 ^u :i* ! blasphem\s sugge/ion1 relat+ to 8 delud+ m51 is f\nd$2 x is en\gh = u to say1 t ,god has n told any "o1 :o att5ds on 8 ord9ances1 9 hope ( obta9+ ?is grace1 t he w n give him fai?2 & m ?an ?is ne$ n be desir$ by p]sons to induce !m to p]=m ?is duty1 :ile pray+ & wait+ = ! happy ev5t !re(1 to wit1 our obta9+ ^! graces1 & s be+ enabl$ to conclude t ,*ri/ has di$ = u4 #d4 ,if all ! absurdities be=e m5tion$ w n take place to ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption1 !re is ano!r argum5t1 :i* !y1 :o oppose x1 conclude to be unansw]able1 namely1 t x does n conduce s mu* to advance ! grace ( ,god1 z to ass]t t ,*ri/ di$ = all m51 inasmu* z m are includ$ h]e91 z ! objects ( div9e fav\r1 !re=e ,god is h]eby m glorifi$4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t x does n t5d to advance ! div9e p]fections1 to suppose t ,god design$ to save any t %all p]i%1 = t w\ld be to argue1 z has be5 be=e consid]$1 t ! purpose ( ,god1 ) respect to ! salvation ( _m1 is fru/rat$4 ,b1 s9ce ! /ress ( ! argum5t is laid on ! display ( ! glory ( div9e grace2 t does n s mu* consi/ 9 ! ext5t ( ! fav\r1 ) respect to a great] numb] ( p]sons1 z x does 9 its be+ free & undes]v$1 & t5d+1 = ?is reason1 to lay ! highe/ obligation on ^? :o are conc]n$ h]e91 :i* is ! mo/ kn[n s5se ( ! ^w grace4 ,b inasmu* z x w be object$1 t ?is is only a criticism1 respect+ ! s5se ( a ^w1 x may be f>!r repli$ to x1 t if ! grace1 or goodness ( ,god1 be m magnifi$ by univ]sal1 ?an p>ticul> r$emption1 z includ+ m1 :o are ! objects !re(1 ! same me?od ( reason+ w\ld hold good1 & !y might z well attempt to prove1 t !re mu/ be an univ]sal salvation ( mank9d2 = t w\ld be a great] display ( div9e goodness1 ?an = ,god only to save a few2 & x w\ld be yet m em95tly display$1 _h he n only sav$ all mank9d1 b fall5 angels4 ,%all ! goodness ( ,god be pret5d$ to be reflect$ on1 because he does n ext5d x to all t might h be5 ! objects !re(1 _h he pleas$8 ,has he n a "r to d :at he w ) 8 own8 ,& may n 8 fav\r be communicat$ 9 a discrim9at+ way1 :]eby x w be m advanc$ & ador$1 by ^? :o are ! objects !re(1 )\t our tak+ occasion f !nce to reply aga9/ him1 or say1 :at do/ ?\8 ,& to ?is x may be add$1 t !y1 :o make use ( ?is me?od ( reason+1 ought to consid] t x t5ds z mu* to militate aga9/ ! doctr9e !y ma9ta91 namely1 t ,god ha? put all mank9d into a salvable /ate1 or t ,*ri/1 by 8 dea?1 procur$ a possibility ( salvation = all2 :i*1 accord+ to _! argum5t1 is n s great a display ( ! div9e goodness1 z ?\gh ,god _h actually sav$ all mank9d1 :i* he might h done2 = he might h giv5 rep5tance & remission ( s9s to all1 z well z s5t 8 ,son to die = all2 !re=e1 ^u ?is head ( argum5t1 univ]sal r$emption _c be def5d$1 )\t ass]t+ univ]sal salvation4 ,?us conc]n+ ^? absurdities :i* are pret5d$ to be fa/5$ on ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption2 we proce$ to consid] ! la/ & pr9cipal argum5t t is g5]ally br\ght aga9/ x1 namely1 #e4 ,t x is contr>y to ! express words ( scripture2 & "s speak ) s mu* assurance1 z ?\gh !re 7 n "o ^w 9 scripture1 intimat+1 t our ,"l di$ only = a few1 or only = ! elect2#aha ?\gh o!rs w own1 t !re are "s scriptures t ass]t p>ticul> r$emption1 b t ^! are b few2 & !re=e ! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption mu/ be aquiesc$ 91 z be+ ma9ta9$ by a f> great] numb] ( scriptures3 b1 9 answ] to ?is1 let x be consid]$1 t x is n ! numb] ( scriptures1 br\ght 9 def5ce ( ei!r side ( ! "q1 t w give any great advantage to ! cause !y ma9ta91 unless x c\ld be made appe> t !y und]/ood !m 9 ! true & g5u9e s5se ( ! ,holy ,gho/ !re93 b ?is is n to be pass$ ov]1 )\t a f>!r enquiry into ! s5se !re(1 :i* we %all d1 & endeav\r to prove t x does n ov]?r[ ! doctr9e we h be5 ma9ta9+1 h[ mu* soev] ! mode ( expression may seem to oppose x2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 we %all fir/ consid] 9 :at s5se all1 all m51 ! _w1 all ! _w1 & su*-l words are tak5 9 scripture1 z well z 9 common modes ( speak+1 9 ^? matt]s t d n imm$iately relate to ! subject ( univ]sal r$emption2 & !n we may1 )\t mu* difficulty1 apply ! same limitations to ! l mann] ( speak+1 :i* we f9d 9 ^? scriptures :i* are br\ght = ! pro( ( univ]sal r$emption4 ,"h we are to enquire into ! mean+ ( ^? words t are us$1 :i* seem to d5ote ! univ]sality ( ! subject spok5 (1 :5 no?+ less is int5d$ !reby1 9 v>i\s in/ances1 :i* h no imm$iate ref]5ce to ! doctr9e ( r$emption4 ,&1 7#a47 ,z to ! ^w all4 ,x is c]ta91 t x is (t5 us$ :5 e individual is n int5d$ !reby3 ?us we read 9 ,exod4 ix4 #f4 t all ! cattle ( ,egypt di$1 :5 ! plague ( murra9 0 inflict$ on ! bea/s2 :]eas x is said1 9 ! foll[+ words1 t none ( ! cattle ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel di$2 &1 f v]4 #c4 x appe>s t none ( ! ,egyptians' cattle di$1 save ^? 9 ! field2 & x is pla91 t !re 0 a great numb] ( cattle t di$ n1 :i* 7 res]v$ to be cut (f by a foll[+ plague1 viz4 t ( hail1 9 v]4 #ai4 ,moreov]1 x is said1 9 v]4 #be4 t ! hail smote e h]b ( ! field1 & brake e tree ( ! field2 yet we read1 9 *ap4 x4 #e4 ( ! locu/s eat+ ! residue ( t :i* escap$1 & rema9$ unto !m f ! hail4 ,aga91 we read1 9 ,exod4 xxxii4 #c4 t all ! p brake (f ! gold5 e>-r+s :i* 7 9 _! e>s1 ( :i* ,a>on made ! calf1 :i* !y wor%ipp$2 :]eas x is n probable t all wore e>-r+s2 & x is c]ta91 t all did n jo9 ) !m1 :o committ$ idolatry h]e92 = ! apo/le intimates z mu*1 :5 he speaks ( "s ( !m z be+ idolat]s1 :o sat d[n to eat & dr9k1 & rose up to play1 #a ,cor4 x4 #g4 ,& "s conclude1 t ^? ( ! tribe ( ,levi1 :o ga!r$ !mselves unto ,moses1 & jo9$ ) him 9 execut+ ! v5geance ( ,god on ! idolat]s1 are said to be on ! ,"l's side2 n b>ely because !y rep5t$ ( _! idolatry1 b because !y did n jo9 ) ! re/ 9 x2 &1 if ?is be ! s5se ( ! text1 yet x does n appe> t !y 7 all exempt$ f ! *>ge ( idolatry1 ?\gh x be said1 t all ! sons ( ,levi 7 ga!r$ to him2 = we read1 9 v]4 #bi4 ( e man's slay+ 8 son1 & 8 bro!r2 &1 9 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #i4 x is said1 on ?is occasion1 t !y did n "k _! fa!rs1 nor _! *ildr51 t is1 !y did n sp>e !m2 !re=e "s ( t1 z well z ! o!r tribes1 jo9$ 9 ! idolatry1 ?\gh !y 7 all ga!r$ to ,moses1 z be+ on ! ,"l's side4 ,aga91 we read1 9 ,zeph4 ii4 #ad4 :]e ! prophet speaks conc]n+ ,god's de/roy+ ,syria1 & mak+ ,n9eveh desolate1 t all ! bea/s ( ! nations %all lodge 9 ! upp] l9tels ( x2 by :i* he int5ds t ^? bea/s1 t g5]ally lodge 9 ! wild]ness1 or 9 places remote f cities1 su* z ! cormorant & bitt]n1 c4 %\ld take up _! resid5ce 9 ^? places1 :i* 7 =m]ly inhabit$ by ! ,n9evites2 !re=e all ! bea/s _c be suppos$ to signify all t 7 9 all p>ts ( ! _w4 ,aga91 ! prophet ,isaiah1 9 *ap4 ii4 #b4 :5 speak+ ( ! multitude :i* %\ld come to ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l's h\se1 :i* he expresses by all nations com+ to x1 expla9s :at is meant by all nations com+ to x1 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 namely1 t _m p %\ld say1 ,let u g up to ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l2 & ! prophet ,micah1 ref]r+ to ! same ?+1 says1 9 *ap4 iv4 #b4 t _m nations %all say1 ,let u g up to x1 z conta9+ a pr$iction ( :at 0 to be fulfill$ 9 ! gospel-day1 9 ^? t1 out ( v>i\s nations1 adh]$ to ! true religion4 ,aga91 x is said1 9 #a ,*ron4 xiv4 #ag4 t ! fame ( ,david w5t =? into all ! l&s1 :i* _c be meant ( ^? :i* 7 f> remote1 b ^? t 7 r\nd ab\t ,judea4 ,moreov]1 x is said1 9 ,matt4 iii4 #e1 #f4 t ,j]usalem1 & all ,judea1 & all ! region r\nd ab\t ,jordan1 w5t out to ,john1 & 7 baptiz$ ( him2 :i* _c be und]/ood 9 any o!r s5se1 b t a great numb] ( !m w5t out to him = t purpose4 ,& :5 x is said1 9 ,matt4 xxi4 #bf4 t all m5 held ,john z a prophet1 x is n to be suppos$ t ! ,scribes & ,ph>isees1 & _m o!rs1 :o ca/ contempt on him1 held him to be s2 b t !re 7 a great _m :o e/eem$ him z su*4 ,& :5 our ,savi\r says1 9 ,matt4 x4 #bb4 ,ye %all be hat$ ( all m5 = my "n's sake1 x is c]ta91 t ^? t embrac$ ,*ri/ianity are to be exclud$ out ( _! numb] :o hat$ !m4 ,aga91 :5 x is said1 9 ,acts ii4 #e4 t !re 7 dwell+ at ,j]usalem1 ,jews ( e nation "u heav51 x is n to be suppos$ t !re 7 ,jews resid+ 9 e nation1 :o resort$ to ,j]usalem2 ^u :i* occasion1 a le>n$ writ]#ahb puts ?is "q1 ,7 !re any :o resort$ !re f ,engl& or ,scotl&8 ,aga91 we read1 9 ,john iii4 #bf4 t ,john's disciples came to him1 compla9+1 t ,jesus baptiz$1 & all m5 came unto him2 by :i* no?+ m is to be und]/ood1 b t _m1 among ! ,jews att5d$ on 8 m9i/ry1 :i* 71 by f>1 ! small] "p ( t nation4 ,by ^!1 & _m o!r scriptures1 t might be br\ght to ! same purpose1 x appe>s1 t ! ^w ,all sometimes d5otes n e individual1 b a "p ( mank9d4 7#b47 ,let u n[ consid] ! s5se 9 :i* we are to und]/& ! _w1 or all ! _w2 f :5ce x w appe>1 t only a small "p ( ! _w is int5d$ !reby 9 _m scriptures3 ?us ! ,ph>isees said1 ^u ! occasion ( a numb] ( ! ,jews foll[+ our ,savi\r1 9 ,john xi4 #ai4 ,! _w is gone aft] him4 ,h[ small a "p ( ! _w 0 ! ,jewi% nation8 & h[ small a "p ( ! ,jewi% nation att5d$ on our ,savi\r's m9i/ry8 yet ?is is call$ ! _w4 ,aga91 x is said1 9 ,luke ii4 #a4 ,!re w5t out a decree f ,augu/us1 t all ! _w %\ld be tax$2 by :i* no?+ m is int5d$ ?an ^? c\ntries t 7 subject to ! ,roman empire2 &1 9 ,acts xvii4 #bf4 x is said1 t ^! t h turn$ ! _w upside d[n1 are come hi!r also2 :i* _c be meant 9 any o!r s5se1 b ^? p>ts ( ! _w :]e ! apo/les _h ex]cis$ _! m9i/ry4 ,& :5 ! apo/le tells ! *ur*1 9 ,rom4 i4 #h4 t _! fai? 0 spok5 ( ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 he only means ^? o!r *ur*es t 7 plant$ 9 sev]al p>ts ( ! _w4 ,&1 9 ,acts xi4 #bh4 x is said1 t ,agabus signifi$1 by ! ,_s1 t !re %\ld be a great de>?1 ?r\gh\t all ! _w2 by :i* no?+ is meant b all adjac5t c\ntries1 :i* is to be tak5 9 ! same s5se1 z :5 x is said1 9 ,g54 xli4 #ea4 t all c\ntries came into ,egypt to buy corn1 because ! fam9e 0 s sore 9 all l&s1 t is1 9 ! p>ts adjac5t to ,egypt3 ?us we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t all m51 ! _w1 & all ! _w1 is (t5 tak5 = a small "p ( mank9d4 ,b1 t we may be a little m p>ticul> 9 consid]+ ! v>i\s limitations ^! words are subject to 9 scripture1 z well z 9 our common modes ( speak+1 let x be obs]v$1 #a/1 ,t sometimes no?+ is int5d$ by all m51 b all sorts ( m51 )\t di/9ction ( sex1 nation1 e/ate1 quality1 & condition1 ( m5 9 ! _w3 ?us ! apo/le says1 9 #a ,cor4 ix4 #ai4 ,i made myself s]vant to all1 t ,i might ga9 ! m2 ?is he expla9s 9 ! foll[+ v]ses1 z includ+ m5 ( all ranks & *>act]s3 ,to ! ,jews1 ,i became a ,jew2 to !m t 7 "u ! law1 z "u ! law2 to !m t 7 )\t ! law1 z )\t law2 to ! weak1 ,i became weak3 ,i became all ?+s to all m51 t by any means ,i might ga9 "s4 #b;dly1 ,sometimes ! ^w ,all1 or ! _w1 is tak5 = ! ,g5tiles1 9 opposition to ! ,jews2 ?us ! apo/le sai?1 9 ,rom4 xi4 #ab4 ,n[ if ! fall ( !m1 viz4 ! ,jews1 be ! ri*es ( ! _w1 t is1 ( ! ,g5tiles1 z he expla9s x 9 ! foll[+ words2 ,& ! dim9i%+ ( !m ! ri*es ( ! ,g5tiles1 h[ mu* m _! fulness8 & 9 v]4 #cb4 he sai?1 ,god ha? conclud$ all 9 unbelief1 t he might h m]cy ^u all4#ahc #c;dly1 ,! _w is sometimes tak5 = ^? :o d n believe1 9 opposition to ! *ur*3 ?us x is said1 9 ,rev4 xiii4 #c1 #d4 ,all ! _w wond]$ aft] ! bea/ & !y wor%ipp$ ! dragon2 :i* is f>!r expla9$1 9 v]4 #h4 :]e x is said1 t all t dwell ^u ! e>? %all wor%ip him1 ^: names are n writt5 9 ! book ( life2 & 9 #a ,john v4 #ai4 x is said1 ,we "k t we are ( ,god1 & ! :ole _w lie? 9 wick$ness1 or1 z "s r5d] x1#ahd 9 ! wick$ "o1 z be+ subject to ,satan2 b ! *ur* is exempt$ f t *>ge1 not)/&+ ! univ]sality ( ?is expression4 #d?ly1 ,sometimes ! ^w ,all is limit$ by ! nature ( ! ?+ spok5 (1 :i* is v easy to be und]/ood1 ?\gh n express$3 ?us ! apo/le 9 ,tit4 ii4 #i4 exhorts s]vants to be ob$i5t unto _! own ma/]s1 & to please !m well 9 all ?+s2 :i* mu/ be c]ta9ly und]/ood z int5d+ all ?+s j1 & n contr>y to ! laws ( ,god1 or ! civil laws ( ! l&1 9 :i* !y live4 #e?ly1 ,! ^w ,all is (t5 us$1 n only 9 scripture1 b 9 our common modes ( speak+1 to signify only ^?1 :o are ! objects ( t ?+1 :i* is done = !m1 & !n ! emphasis is laid on ! action1 or ! p]son t p]=ms x2 z :5 we say1 all malefactors "u a s5t5ce ( dea?1 are to be p>don$ by ! k+2 we mean no?+ else by x1 b t all1 :o are p>don$1 d receive _! p>don f him2 or :5 we say1 t virtue r5d]s all m5 happy1 & vice mis]able2 we mean1 t all :o are virtu\s are happy1 & all :o are vici\s mis]able2 n t virtue1 ab/ract$ f ! ex]cise !re(1 makes any happy1 or vice mis]able2 9 :i* case1 ! ^w all is n tak5 = e individual p]son1 b only = ^? :o are ei!r good or bad3 & ?is is agreeable to ! scripture-mode ( speak+2 z :5 x is said1 9 ,prov4 xxiii4 #ba4 ,dr[s9ess %all clo! a man1 or e man1 ) rags2 or slo? r$uces all to pov]ty2 n all mank9d1 b all :o are addict$ to ?is vice4 ,moreov]1 x is said1 9 ,psal4 cxlv4 #ad4 ,! ,"l upholde? all t fall1 & raise? up all ^? t be b[$ d[n2 :i* is n to be und]/ood1 z ?\gh ,god keeps all mank9d f fall+1 or raises e individual p]son1 t is b[$ d[n1 s z n to suff] him to s9k "u 8 burd52 b t all :o are upheld1 or rais$ up1 :5 b[$ d[n1 are made p>tak]s ( ?is privilege by ! ,"l alone4 ,hav+ %ewn 9 :at s5se ! ^w ,all1 or all ! _w1 is frequ5tly us$ 9 scripture1 :5 n appli$ to ! doctr9e ( r$emption2 we %all n[ consid] ! application !re( unto x1 :]eby x may appe>1 t ^? scriptures1 :i* are g5]ally br\ght 9 def5ce ( ! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption1 d n t5d to support x1 or ov]?r[ ! contr>y doctr9e t we are ma9ta9+4 #a4 ,! fir/ scripture1 t is (t5 ref]r$ to = t purpose1 is #a ,john ii4 #b4 9 :i* x is said1 conc]n+ our ,savi\r1 t he is ! propitiation = our s9s1 & n = ours only1 b also = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 we mu/ consid]1 t x is m ?an probable t ! apo/le writes ?is epi/le to ! conv]t$ ,jews1 scatt]$ ?r\gh v>i\s c\ntries 9 ,asia1 z ,pet] is said to d1 #a ,pet4 i4 #a4 & ,james1 ,james i4 #a4 = :i* reason !y are call$ g5]al epi/les2 z likewise ?is ( ,john is1 inasmu* z !y are n address$ to p>ticul> *ur*es among ! ,g5tiles1 conv]t$ to ! fai?1 z mo/ ( ! apo/le ,paul's are4 ,n[1 x is pla91 t1 9 ! scripture b n[ m5tion$1 :5 ^! believ+ ,jews are giv5 to und]/&1 t ,*ri/ is a propitiation = _! s9s1 & n = _!'s only1 b = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w2 ! mean+ is1 n = _! s9s only1 :o 7 ,jews1 b = ! s9s ( ! believ+ ,g5tiles1 or ^? :o 7 conv]t$ by ! m9i/ry ( ! apo/le ,paul1 :o is call$ ! apo/le ( ! ,g5tiles4 ,?is has be5 be=e consid]$ to be ! mean+ ( ! ^w _w 9 _m scriptures2 & s ! s5se is1 t ! sav+ effects ( ,*ri/'s dea? r$\nd to all :o believe1 ?r\gh\t ! _w1 :e!r ,jews or ,g5tiles4 #b4 ,ano!r scripture g5]ally br\ght to prove univ]sal r$emption1 is1 t 9 ,heb4 ii4 #i4 ,t he1 to wit1 ,*ri/1 by ! grace ( ,god1 %\ld ta/e dea? = e man4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 we mu/ h rec\rse to ! words imm$iately foll[+1 :i* are pla9ly an illu/ration !re(2 accord+ly !y1 = :om ,*ri/ ta/$ dea?1 are /yl$ _m sons1 :o are to be br\ght to glory2 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 ,*ri/1 ! ,capta9 ( _! salvation1 0 made p]fect ?r\gh suff]+s1 :i* is an explication ( 8 be+ cr[n$ ) glory & hon\r1 = ! suff]+ ( dea?2 & x pla9ly proves1 t x 0 = ^! only t he ta/$ dea?1 & t by e man1 = :om he ta/$ x1 is meant e "o ( 8 sons1 or ( ^? :o are describ$1 9 v]4 #aa4 z sanctifi$1 & :om he is n a%am$ to call bre?r52 & !y are fur!r /yl$1 9 v]4 #ac4 ,! *ildr5 :om ,god ha? giv5 him2 s t ?is s5se ( ! words be+ s agreeable to ! context1 :i* ass]ts ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> r$emption1 x _c reasonably be suppos$ t !y are to be tak5 9 a s5se :i* has a t5d5cy to ov]?r[ x1 or prove t ,*ri/ di$ equally & alike = all m54 #c4 ,ano!r scripture1 br\ght = ! same purpose1 is #a ,cor4 xv4 #bb4 ,z 9 ,adam all die1 ev5 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive4 ,b let x be consid]$1 t ! apo/le is n speak+ directly conc]n+ r$emption 9 ?is text1 b conc]n+ ! resurrection ( ! dead2 &1 if x be und]/ood ( a glori\s resurrection unto et]nal life1 no "o c suppose t e individual ( mank9d %all be made p>tak] ( ?is bless+1 :i* is also obvi\s1 f :at is said 9 ! v]se imm$iately foll[+1 :]e !y :o are said to be made alive 9 ,*ri/1 are describ$ z su*1 :om he has a special propriety 91 ,*ri/ ! fir/ fruits1 aft]w>d !y t are ,*ri/'s at 8 com+2 & !re=e ! mean+ is only ?is1 t all ( !m1 :o %all be rais$ up 9 glory1 %all obta9 ?is privilege by ,*ri/1 ^: resurrection 0 ! fir/-fruits !re(4 ,i am s5sible t ! reason ( ! application ( ?is scripture to prove univ]sal r$emption1 is pr9cipally tak5 f ! opposition t !re seems to be betwe5 ! dea? ( all mank9d 9 ,adam1 & ! life :i* is obta9$ by ,*ri/2 & !re=e !y suppose1 t ! happ9ess1 :i* we enjoy by him1 is ( equal ext5t ) ! mis]y we su/a9$ by ! fall ( ,adam3 b1 if ?is 7 ! s5se ( ! text1 x mu/ prove an univ]sal salvation1 & n b>ely ! possibility !re(2 s9ce ! apo/le is speak+ ( a privilege t %\ld be conf]r$ 9 ! end ( "t1 & n ( t :i* we enjoy "u ! gospel-disp5sation2 accord+ly x does n1 9 ! lea/1 answ] ! end = :i* x is br\ght4 #d4 ,! next scripture1 by :i* x is suppos$ t univ]sal r$emption may be def5d$1 is t 9 ,rom4 v4 #ah4 ,z by ! (f5ce ( "o1 judgm5t came ^u all m5 to condemnation2 ev5 s by ! righte\sness ( "o1 ! free gift came ^u all m5 unto ju/ification ( life4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i* scripture1 let x be consid]$1 t ! bless+1 :i* is said to ext5d to all1 is no less ?an ju/ification ( life1 & n m]ely a possibility ( atta9+ salvation2 &1 9 ! =ego+ v]se1 !y1 :o are int]e/$ 9 ?is privilege1 are said to receive abundance ( grace1 & ( ! gift ( righte\sness1 & to reign 9 life by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,n[ c]ta9ly ?is privilege is too great to be appli$ to ! :ole _w2 &1 inde$1 t :i* ! apo/le1 9 ?is v]se1 consid]s1 z be+ ^u all m5 unto ju/ification ( life1 he expla9s1 :5 he says1 ,_m %all be made righte\s2 !re=e ?is free gift1 :i* came ^u all m5 unto ju/ification1 int5ds no?+ else1 b t a select numb]1 :o are said to be _m1 or ! :ole multitude ( ^? :o d1 or %all believe1 %all be made righte\s4 ,object4 ,if x be object$ to ?is s5se ( ! text1 t !re is an opposition betwe5 t judgm5t :i* came by ! (f5ce ( "o1 to wit1 ,adam1 ^u all m51 unto condemnation1 & t righte\sness1 :i* came ^u all m51 unto ju/ification2 & !re=e all m5 mu/ be tak5 9 ! same s5se 9 bo? p>ts ( ! v]se1 & consequ5tly mu/ be ext5d$ to all ! _w4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t x is n necess>y1 nor reasonable1 to suppose1 t ^! t]ms ( opposition h any respect to ! univ]sal ext5t ( condemnation & ju/ification2 = ! apo/le's design is n to comp>e ! numb] ( ^? :o %all be ju/ifi$1 ) t ( ^? :o 7 condemn$ by ! fall ( ,adam2 b to comp>e ! two heads toge!r1 ,adam & ,*ri/1 & to %ew1 t z we are liable to condemnation by ! "o1 s we obta9 ! gift ( righte\sness by ! o!r2 :i* is pla9ly ! apo/le's me?od ( reason+1 agreeable to ! :ole scope ( ! *apt]1 z may easily be obs]v$1 by ^? :o comp>e ^! words ) sev]al =ego+ v]ses4 #e4 ,!re is ano!r scripture br\ght to prove univ]sal r$emption1 9 #b ,cor4 v4 #ad1 #ae4 ,! love ( ,*ri/ con/ra9e? u2 because we ?us judge1 t if "o di$ = all1 !n 7 all dead2 by :i* x is suppos$1 t ! apo/le is "h prov+ t all mank9d are dead 9 s91 & t ! m$ium by :i* he proves x1 is ,*ri/'s dy+ = all m52 s t ! rem$y is z ext5sive z ! disease1 & !re=e t ?is is an und5iable pro( ( univ]sal r$emption4 ,b ?is is n a true repres5tation ( ! apo/le's me?od ( reason+2 = he designs n to prove t all 7 dead 9 s91 b to x4 ,t ?is may appe>1 let u consid] ! connexion ( ?is text ) :at goes be=e4 ,! apo/le speaks ( !m1 9 ! =ego+ v]ses1 z hav+ assurance ( _! future salvation1 & z groan+ to be clo!d ^u ) _! h\se1 :i* is f heav52 & z hav+ ! fir/ fruits ( ! ,_s1 & says t ! apo/les 7 made manife/ 9 _! consci5ces1 t is1 !y _h some?+ 9 _! own consci5ces t ev9c$ ! success ( _! m9i/ry to !m1 ^u :i* acc\nt !y _h occasion to glory on _! behalf2 all :i* expressions d5ote !m to h be5 9 a conv]t$ /ate4 ,& ! apo/le adds1 9 v]4 #ac4 ,:e!r we be beside ourselves1 or :e!r we be sob]1 t is1 :e!r we h a great] or less degree ( f]v5cy 9 prea*+ ! gospel1 x is = ,god1 t is = 8 glory1 & = y\r sakes2 = ! love ( ,*ri/1 t is1 ei!r 8 love to u1 or our love to him1 con/ra9e? u h]eunto2 because we ?us judge1 t if "o1 namely1 ,*ri/1 di$ = all1 t is1 = y all1 !n 7 all dead1 or y all are dead1 t is1 n dead 9 s91 b y are made p>tak]s ( t communion :i* believ]s h ) ,*ri/ 9 8 dea?1 :]eby !y are said to be dead unto s91 & unto ! _w2 & ! result h]e( is1 t !y are oblig$ to live n to !mselves b to ,*ri/4 ,?is seems m agreeable to ! design ( ! apo/le1 ?an to suppose t he int5ds only to prove ! fall ( man1 f 8 be+ recov]$ by ,*ri/1 s9ce !re is no appe>ance ( any argum5t to ! l purpose1 9 any o!r "p ( ! apo/le's writ+s2 :]eas our be+ dead to s91 z ! consequ5ce ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 is :at he (t5 m5tions1 &1 inde$1 x seems to be "o ( 8 peculi> phrases3 ?us he speaks ( believ]s1 z be+ dead to s91 ,rom4 vi4 #b4 & dead ) ,*ri/1 v]4 #h4 & else:]e he says1 ,y are dead1 ,col4 iii4 #c4 t is1 y h communion ) ,*ri/1 9 8 dea?1 or are dead unto s92 & ! apo/le speaks ( _! be+ dead ) ,*ri/ f ! rudim5ts ( ! _w1 *ap4 ii4 #bj4 t is1 if y h communion ) ,*ri/1 9 8 dea?1 y are oblig$ n to obs]ve ! c]emonial law1 :i* is call$ ! rudim5ts ( ! _w2 &1 9 sev]al o!r places1 he speaks ( believ]s be+ crucifi$1 dead1 buri$1 & ris51 f ! dead1 z hav+ communion ) ,*ri/ !re91 or be+ made p>tak]s ( ^? b5efits :i* he procur$ !reby4 ,if1 !re=e1 ?is be ! apo/le's frequ5t me?od ( speak+1 :y may n we suppose1 t 9 ?is v]se1 "u our pres5t consid]ation1 he argues1 t because ,*ri/ di$ = !m all1 !re=e !y 71 or !y are all dead2#ahe ,&1 be+ ?us dead1 !y are oblig$1 z he obs]ves 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 n to live to !mselves1 b to ,*ri/ t di$ = !m1 & !reby procur$ ?is privilege1 :i* !y are made p>tak]s (4 ,if ?is s5se ( ! text be b all[$ to be equally probable ) ! o!r1 x w s f> weak5 ! =ce !re(1 z t x w n appe>1 f ?is scripture1 t ,*ri/ di$ = all m54 #f4 ,univ]sal r$emption is attempt$ to be prov$1 f ,john iii4 #af4 ,god s lov$ ! _w1 t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life3 ,b1 if we und]/& ! _w1 z tak5 = ! ,g5tiles1 z x is (t5times 9 scripture1 !n ! s5se ( ! text seems to be ?is1 :i* is n inconsi/5t ) special r$emption1 namely1 t ! love ( ,god1 :i* 0 express$ 9 s5d+ 8 ,son to die = ^? :om he design$ h]eby to r$eem1 is ( a mu* l>g] ext5t1 z to ! objects !re(1 ?an x 0 9 =m] ages2 = x includes 9 x n only ^? :o believe among ! ,jews1 b :osoev] believes 9 him1 ?r\gh\t ! _w2 n t _! believ+ 9 him is ! f\ndation1 or cause1 b ! effect ( 8 love1 & is to be consid]$ z ! "* ( ! p]sons1 :o are ! objects !re(4 ,9 ?is s5se1 we are also to und]/& ano!r scripture1 9 ,john i4 #bi4 ,behold ! ,lamb ( ,god :i* take? away ! s9 ( ! _w1 t is1 ( all ^? ^: s9s are expiat$ h]eby1 ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w4 #g4 ,! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption is f>!r ma9ta9$1 f our ,savi\r's words1 9 ,john vi4 #cc4 ,! bread ( ,god is he t come? d[n f heav51 & give? life unto ! _w2 :i* is expla9$ 9 v]4 #ea4 ,i am ! liv+ bread1 :i* came d[n f heav52 if any man eat ( ?is bread1 he %all live = ev]2 & ! bread t ,i w give1 is my fle%1 :i* ,i w give = ! life ( ! _w3 ,b x does n appe>1 t ,*ri/ h]eby int5ds t 8 dea? 0 a price ( r$emption paid = all mank9d2 = he speaks ( ! application ( r$emption1 :i* is express$ by 8 giv+ life1 & n b>ely ( 8 procur+ a possibility ( its be+ atta9$2 & !y1 to :om he gives ?is privilege1 are describ$ z apply+ x to !mselves1 by fai?1 :i* is d\btless1 ! mean+ ( t metaphorical expression1 :]eby p]sons are said to eat ( ?is bread1 or 8 fle%2 s t ! mean+ ( ?is scripture is1 t ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is appo9t$1 z ! great means :]eby all m51 ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 :o apply x by fai?1 %\ld atta9 et]nal life3 ,b ?is _c be said ( all1 )\t exemption2 & !re=e x does n f h5ce appe>1 t ,*ri/'s dea? 0 design$ to procure life = ! _w4 #h4 ,!re is ano!r scripture1 br\ght to ! same purpose1 9 ,matt4 xviii4 #aa4 ,! ,son ( man is come to save t :i* is lo/1 t is1 z !y suppose1 all t 7 lo/2 & consequ5tly1 s9ce ! :ole _w 0 br\ght into a lo/ /ate by ! fall1 ,*ri/ came to save !m4 ,! :ole /ress ( ?is argum5t is laid on ! s5se t !y give ( ! ,greek ^w#ahf1 :i* we r5d]1 t :i* 0 lo/1 :]eby !y und]/& e "o t 0 lo/2 :]eas x only d5otes1 t salvation supposes !m1 t h an int]e/ 9 x1 to h be5 9 a lo/ /ate4 ,&1 inde$1 ! text does n seem imm$iately to respect ! pur*ase ( r$emption1 or salvation1 by ,*ri/'s %$d+ 8 blood1 z a ,prie/1 b ! application !re(1 9 effectually call+1 & !reby sav+ lo/ s9n]s4 ,?is is illu/rat$ by ! p>able ( ! lo/ %eep1 79 ! foll[+ words17 :i* ! %eph]d br+s back to ! fold1 ^u :i* occasion he says1 t x is n ! w ( y\r ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav51 t "o ( ^! little ones %\ld p]i%4 ,& ?is f>!r appe>s1 f our ,savi\r's us+ ! same mode ( speak+1 ) ?is addition1 t he came to seek1 z well z to save1 ,luke xix4 #i1 #aj4 !m1 ^u ! occasion ( 8 conv]t+ ,zac*eus1 & tell+ him1 t salvation 0 come to 8 h\se4 ,& ?is agrees well ) t pr$iction relat+ to ,*ri/'s execut+ 8 ,prophetical (fice1 9 ! salvation ( 8 p1 z be+ _! ,%eph]d2 9 :i* he is repres5t$1 z say+1 ,i w seek t :i* 0 lo/1 & br+ aga9 t :i* 0 driv5 away1 & w b9d up t :i* 0 brok51 & w /r5g!n t :i* 0 sick1 ,ezek4 xxxiv4 #af4 ,moreov]1 ! p>able ( ! lo/ %eep1 :i* ,*ri/ recov]$1 appe>s by its connexion ) ! =ego+ v]ses1 to h a p>ticul> respect to ^? little1 or humble ones1 t believe 9 him1 :o w5t a/ray1 by reason ( "s (f5ces t 7 ca/ 9 _! way2 & !re=e1 :5 he _h d5\nc$ a ?reat5+ aga9/ ^? :o %\ld (f5d any ( !m1 & caution$ ! _w t !y %\ld n d ?is1 by despis+ !m1 ,matt1 xviii4 #f1 #aj4 he supposes ?is treatm5t w\ld cause "s ( !m to g a/ray2 ^u :i* he says1 t "o ( 8 ends ( com+ into ! _w1 0 to seek1 to save1 & to recov] !m4 #i4 ,univ]sal r$emption is f>!r argu$1 f ! univ]sality ( div9e grace2 & accord+ly t text is (t5 ref]r$ to1 9 ,tit4 ii4 #aa4 ,! grace ( ,god t br+e? salvation1 ha? appe>$ to all m53 ,b ?is seems v remote f ! s5se ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 ^! words2 = by ! grace ( ,god is meant ! gospel1 t br+s ! glad tid+s ( salvation2 & its appe>+ to all m51 signifies be+ prea*$ to ! ,g5tiles3 or suppose1 by ! grace ( ,god1 we und]/& ! display ( 8 grace 9 ! "w ( r$emption1 x is n said1 t x 0 design$ =1 or appli$ to all m51 b only t ! publication !re( is m g5]al ?an x _h =m]ly be54 ,& :5 ! apo/le1 9 v]4 #ad4 speaks m p>ticul>ly conc]n+ r$emption1 he alt]s 8 mode ( expression1 & consid]s x1 ) its j limitation1 ) respect to ! objects !re(1 viz4 t he gave himself = u1 t he might r$eem u f all iniquity1 & purify unto himself a peculi> p1 zeal\s ( good works4 ,we %all add b "o scripture m1 :i* is br\ght 9 def5ce ( univ]sal r$emption1 viz4 #aj4 ,t 9 :i* ! apo/le speaks ( ,god1 9 #a ,tim4 iv4 #aj4 z ! ,savi\r ( all m51 especially ( ^? t believe2 :]e9 univ]sal r$emption is n ass]t$ 9 ! same s5se 9 :i* !y ma9ta9 x1 viz4 t ,god ha? br\ght all m5 into a salvable /ate1 s t !y may be sav$ if !y w3 ,b ! mean+ ( ?is scripture is1 t ,god is ! ,savi\r ( all m51 t is1 8 common b\nty ext5ds itself to all1 z ! ,psalmi/ obs]ves1 ,! ,"l is good to all1 & 8 t5d] m]cies are ov] all 8 works1 ,psal4 cxlv4 #i4 b he is m especially ! ,savi\r ( !m t believe1 inasmu* z !y are int]e/$ 9 ! special b5efits pur*as$ by 8 r$emption1 :o are said to be sav$ 9 ! ,"l ) an ev]la/+ salvation1 ,isa4 xlv4 #ag4 ,!re are sev]al o!r scriptures br\ght to prove univ]sal r$emption1 z :5 x is said1 t ,god w h all m5 to be sav$1 & come to ! k ( ! tru?1 #a ,tim4 ii4 #d4 &1 ,! ,"l is n will+ t any %\ld p]i%1 b t all %\ld come to rep5tance1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #i4 :i* h be5 be=e consid]$#ahg2 & !re=e we pass !m ov] at pres5t1 & "s o!r scriptures1 f :5ce x is argu$1 t ,*ri/ di$ = all1 because he di$ = "s t %all p]i%1 z :5 ! apo/le speaks ( "s false tea*]s1 :o d5y ! ,"l t b\ght !m1 #b ,pet4 ii4 #a4 & ano!r1 ,de/roy n him ) ?y meat1 = :om ,*ri/ di$1 ,rom4 xiv4 #ae4 & t 9 :i* ! apo/le speaks ( a p]son :o c\nt$ ! blood ( ! cov5ant :]e) he 0 sanctifi$ an unholy ?+1 ,heb4 x4 #bi4 & "s o!r scriptures to ! l purpose1 ! consid]ation :]e( ,i %all ref] to a foll[+ answ]#ahh1 9 :i* ! doctr9e ( ! sa9ts' p]sev]ance is def5d$4#ahi ,?us conc]n+ ! fir/ bran* ( ,*ri/'s ,prie/ly (fice1 consi/+ 9 8 (f]+ himself a sacrifice1 )\t spot1 to ,god1 & ! p]sons = :om ?is 0 done4 ,we %\ld n[ proce$ to consid] ! second bran* !re(1 consi/+ 9 8 mak+ cont9ual int]cession = !m1 = :om he (f]$ up himself3 ,b1 ?is be+ p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 a foll[+ answ]#aij1 we %all pass x ov] at pres5t1 & proce$ to consid] ! execution ( 8 ,k+ly (fice4 ,footnote #adc3 ,vid4 ,ephiph4 ,hr4 ,page #fg4 #g4 ,footnote #add3 ,among ! latt]1 is ! le>n$ ,dr4 ,lightfoot4 ,see 8 ,works1 ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #ab4 & ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,page #cbg4 ,footnote #ade3 ,we h no acc\nt ( ! ye> :5 ?is battle 0 f\ght2 b x is evid5t t x 0 be=e ,isaac 0 born1 & consequ5tly be=e ,abraham _h liv$ #be ye>s 9 ! l& ( ,canaan4 ,& t ,%em 0 !n liv+1 appe>s f h5ce1 t f ! flood to ,abraham's com+ into ! l& ( ,canaan1 0 #dbg ye>s1 z appe>s by consid]+ ! sum total ( ! ye>s ( ! lives ( ! patri>*s1 m5tion$ 9 ,g54 xi4 #aj4 seq4 & also t ,t]ah 0 #acj ye>s old :5 ,abraham 0 born1 z appe>s1 by comp>+ ,g54 xi4 #cb4 ) ,acts vii4 #d4 & ,g54 xii4 #d4 & by consid]+ ,abraham z #ge ye>s old1 z x is !re said he 01 :5 he left ,h>an4 ,n[ ,%em 0 born #ih or #ajj ye>s be=e ! flood1 z appe>s by comp>+ ,g54 v4 #cb4 ) *ap4 xi4 #aj4 & vii4 #aa4 ,!re=e1 :5 ,abraham w5t out ( 8 c\ntry into ! l& ( ,canaan1 ,%em 0 #ebe or #ebg ye>s old2 &1 :5 ,%em di$1 he 0 #fjj ye>s old1 ,g54 xi4 #aj1 #aa4 !re=e ,%em liv$ m ?an half a hundr$ ye>s aft] ?is battle 0 f\ght4 ,footnote #adf3 ,see ,jurieu's critical hi/ory1 vol4 ,i4 *ap4 #aa4 ,footnote #adg3 ,z yet !re 0 no *ur*4 ,footnote #adh3 ,see critical hi/ory1 vol4 ,i4 page #aaj4 ,footnote #adi3 ,?is op9ion is ma9ta9$ by ,cunu1 ,vid4 ejusd4 ,repub4 ,hebr4 ,lib4 ,,iii4 cap4 #c4 & "s o!rs aft] him4 ,footnote #aej3 8,"s insi/ t he is none o!r ?an ! ,son ( ,god himself1 :o1 assum+ ! appe>ance1 or reality1 ( humanity1 exhibit$ to ,abraham an e>ly picture ( 8 future prie/hood4 8,?is is all ov] contemptible4--#a4 ,because e high prie/ is tak5 f among m52 ! appe>ance ( humanity is n en\gh4--#b4 ,because if he 0 at t "t a prie/1 & dis*>g$ ! duties ( 8 (fice1 he mu/ h #8suff]$ (t51' 7twice7 #8f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w2' & n #8by ! once (f]+ up ( himself h = ev] p]fect$ !m :o are sanctifi$3' !n1 moreov]1 ,abraham w\ld h receiv$ ! promis$ bless+1 contr>y to ! scriptures3 &1 9 f9e1 ! appe>ance ( ! ,son ( ,god1 z ! ,son ( ,m>y1 0 sup]flu\s4 ,if1 to avoid ^? absurdities1 x be alleg$ t ?\gh he appe>$ z a prie/1 he did n dis*>ge ! duties ( 8 (fice3 !n1 9 ! fir/ place1 he is degrad$ into a m]e pageant1 an (fic] )\t functions3 &1 9 ! second place1 he is /ripp$ ( all typical "*3 = ! prie/ :o nei!r sacrifices1 nor int]c$es1 c nev] be a type ( "o :o does bo?4--#c4 ,because1 if ,mel*is$ec 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 :e!r 9 real humanity1 or only 9 its appe>ance1 he mu/ h be5 a type ( himself2 ! ideas ( id5tity & simil>ity are conf\nd$2 & ,paul in/ead ( say+1 1 t he 0 #8made l to ! ,son ( ,god1' %\ld h said1 1 t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god4--#d4 ,because x w\ld be unwor?y ! manly s5se ( ,paul1 to say no?+ ( inspiration1 to lab\r ?r\gh a long diss]tation to prove a m]e truism1 :i* x w\ld disgrace an ideot to utt]1 & insult a *ild to (f] = in=mation2 namely1 t ,messiah's prie/hood 0 v l itself4--#e4 ,because x w\ld be extremely irrev]5t to suppose1 t ! adorable ,god lift$ up 8 h& & swore1 t 8 ,son's prie/hood1 %\ld be l 8 ,son's prie/hood4 ,an id5tical proposition does n require su* a solemn confirmation40 ,,gray ,,on ,,prie/hood4 ,footnote #aea3 ,he live? = any ?+ to ! contr>y %ewn 9 8 hi/ory4 ,footnote #aeb3 8,t dea? is a puni%m5t = s91 & t all mank9d are by dea? (f]$ z a sacrifice = s91 is n only a doctr9e ( reveal$ ,religion1 b ! pla9 dictate ( ,reason4 ,=1 ?\gh x is ,revelation alone t c tea* u1 h[ ,god ?reat5$ dea? z ! puni%m5t ( a p>ticul> s91 yet ,reason mu/ be oblig$ to ackn[l$ge1 t m5 die1 because !y are s9n]s4 ,b if m5 die1 because !y are s9n]s1 & ,reason itself mu/ receive ?is1 z ! mo/ ju/ifiable cause ( ,dea?2 !n ,reason mu/ all[1 t ! dea? ( all mank9d is appo9t$ by ! true ,god1 z a sacrifice = s94 ,b1 if ,reason mu/ ackn[l$ge ! dea? ( all mank9d z a sacrifice = s91 !n x c h no j objection aga9/ ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 because x 0 human4 8,revelation1 !re=e1 tea*es no?+ m h>d to be believ$ on ?is po9t1 ?an ,reason tea*es4 ,=1 if x be j & fit 9 ,god1 to appo9t & devote all m5 to dea?1 z ! prop] puni%m5t ( _! s9s2 h[ c x be prov$ to be unju/ & unfit 9 ,god1 to receive ! dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ! same ends80 ,,human ,,reason4 ,footnote #aec3 ,all ! reasons ^u :i* p>dons are grant$ 9 human gov]nm5ts fail 9 ! ,div9e4 ,footnote #aed3 8,! scripture insi/s on full atonem5t1 & yet e :]e holds up ! deliv]ance ( s9n]s z an act ( pure grace4 ,?is is a gordian knot 9 div9ity4 ,let u n by viol5ce cut x asund]1 b attempt fairly to untie x4 ,be=e we proce$1 x may n be improp] to obs]ve1 t ! greate/ difficulty ) :i* ?is "p ( ! subject is emb>rass$1 appe>s to h orig9at$ 9 ! want ( an accurate def9ition ( ju/ice & grace4 ,!ologians h said mu* ab\t ^!1 yet few h def9$ !m ) suffici5t accuracy to r5d] !m intelligible1 or make !m appe> consi/5t4 ,i %all !re=e1 ,fir/1 expla9 ! mean+ ( ! ^w grace4 ,secondly1 ! mean+ ( ! ^w ju/ice4 ,?irdly1 apply ^! explanations to ?is "p ( ! subject1 ) a view to solve ! difficulty ) :i* x is emb>rass$4 ,fir/4 ,:at are we to und]/& by ! ^w grace8 ,we are to und]/& by x ! ex]cise ( fav\r1 & consequ5tly ! be/[m5t ( good :]e evil is des]v$1 & may 9 ju/ice be inflict$4 ,:]e !re is no exposure to evil1 !re is no room = ! ex]cise ( grace4 ,he :o is n guilty is n a subject ( p>don4 ,he :o does n des]ve puni%m5t _c be said to be fre$ f x by an act ( fav\r4 ,grace !re=e always implies1 t ! subject ( x is unwor?y1 & w\ld h no reason to compla91 if all ! evil to :i* he is expos$ 7 inflict$ on him4 ,grace w appe> great accord+ to ! view :i* ! s9n] has ( 8 own ill des]t1 & ! consci\sness he possesses ( ! puni%m5t or evil f :i* he is deliv]$4 ,grace & ju/ice are opposite 9 _! nature4 ,grace gives2 ju/ice dem&s4 ,_! prov9ces are entirely sep>ate4 ,?\gh !y are unit$1 yet !y are n bl5d$ 9 man's salvation4 ,h5ce t rem>kable passage 9 ,rom4 xi4 #f3 #8,if by grace1 !n x is no m ( works1 o!rwise grace is no m grace4 ,b if x be ( works1 !n x is no m grace1 o!rwise "w is no m "w4' ,secondly4 ,:at are we to und]/& by ! ^w ju/ice8 ,x assumes ?ree d5om9ations--commutative1 di/ributive1 & public4 #a4 ,commutative ju/ice respects prop]ty only4#aee #8,x consi/s 9 an equal ex*ange ( b5efits1' or 9 re/or+ to e man 8 own4 #b4 ,di/ributive ju/ice respects ! moral "* ( m54 ,x respects !m z acc\ntable creatures1 ob$i5t or disob$i5t4 ,x consi/s 9 asc]ta9+ _! virtue & s91 & 9 be/[+ j rew>ds1 or inflict+ j puni%m5ts4 #c4 ,public or g5]al ju/ice1 respects :at is fit or "r1 z to ! "* ( ,god1 & ! good ( ! univ]se4 ,9 ?is s5se1 ju/ice comprises all moral goodness1 & prop]ly means ! righte\sness or rectitude ( ,god1 by :i* all 8 actions are guid$1 ) a supreme reg>d to ! greate/ good4 ,ju/ice1 consid]$ 9 ?is view1 =bids t any ?+ %\ld take place 9 ! great plan ( ,god1 :i* w\ld t>ni% 8 glory1 or subv]t ! au?ority ( 8 law4 ,?irdly4 ,let u n[ apply ^! explanations to ! solution ( ! difficulty "u consid]ation4 #a4 ,did ,*ri/ satisfy commutative ju/ice8 ,c]ta9ly n4 ,commutative ju/ice _h no conc]n 9 8 suff]+s4 ,m5 _h tak5 no prop]ty f ,god1 & consequ5tly 7 "u no obligation to re/ore any4 ,b d n ! scriptures repres5t ,*ri/ z giv+ himself a ransom1 & z buy+ 8 p ) a price8 ,!y d4 ,!y also repres5t m51 :ile "u ! influ5ce ( s91 z prison]s1 slaves1 captives4 ,^! expressions are all figurative1 borr[$ f s5sible to express moral or spiritual ?+s1 & !re=e are n to be expla9$ z if lit]ally true4 ,if we say t ,*ri/ ha? r$eem$ u1 t he has b\ght u1 t he has paid ! debt & dis*>g$ u--if we h any consi/5t mean+1 x mu/ be ?is3 ,t 9 consequ5ce ( :at ,*ri/ has done1 we are deliv]$ f s91 9 z great a consi/5cy ) ju/ice1 z a debtor is deliv]$ f 8 obligation1 or ! dem&s ( law1 :5 8 debt is paid4 ,t is1 ,god ext5ds p>don 9 su* a way1 ?r\gh ,*ri/1 t he does n injure ! au?ority ( 8 law1 b supports x z effectually z if he inflict$ puni%m5t4 #b4 ,did ,*ri/ satisfy di/ributive ju/ice8 ,c]ta9ly n4 ,di/ributive ju/ice respects p]sonal "* only4 ,x condemns m5 because !y are s9n]s1 & rew>ds !m because !y are righte\s4 ,_! good or ill des]t are ! only gr\nd on :i* di/ributive or moral ju/ice respects !m4 ,b good & ill des]t are p]sonal4 ,!y imply consci\sness ( praise or blame1 & _c be transf]r$ or alt]$ s z to r5d] ! subjects ( !m m or less wor?y4 ,:at ,*ri/ did1 !re=e1 did n take ill des]t f m51 nor did x place !m 9 su* a situation t ,god w\ld act unju/ly to puni% !m accord+ to _! de$s4 ,if a man has s9n$1 x w always rema9 a tru? t he has s9n$1 & t accord+ to di/ributive ju/ice he des]ves puni%m5t4 ,9 ?is s5se ju/ice admits ! condemnation ( ,paul z mu* z x does ( ,judas4 ,! salvation ( ! =m] is secur$1 & 8 condemnation r5d]$ impossible by ano!r consid]ation4 #c3 ,did ,*ri/ satisfy public ju/ice8 ,und\bt$ly he did4 ,?is is evid5t f :at has already be5 advanc$ respect+ ! necessity ( atonem5t1 9 ord] to a consi/5t ex]cise ( m]cy4 ,*ri/'s suff]+s r5d]$ x "r & fit1 ) respect to ,god's "* & ! good ( ! univ]se1 to =give s94 ,! atonem5t made by ,*ri/ pres5t$ ! law1 ! nature ( s91 & ! displeasure ( ,god aga9/ x1 9 su* a light1 t no injury w\ld accrue to ! moral sy/em1 no imputation w\ld be aga9/ ! righte\sness ( ! great ,legislator1 ?\gh he %\ld =give ! s9n]1 & in/ate him 9 et]nal felicity4 ,p]fect ju/ice !re=e is done to ! univ]se1 ?\gh all transgressors be n puni%$ accord+ to _! p]sonal dem]it4 ,! dea? ( ,*ri/ !re=e is to be consid]$ z a great1 important1 & public transaction1 respect+ ,god & ! :ole sy/em ( rational be+s4 ,public ju/ice requires1 t nei!r any ( ^! be injur$1 nor ! "* & gov]nm5t ( ! great ,legislator disrespect$1 by ! p>don ( any4 ,9 ^! respects public ju/ice is p]fectly satisfi$ by ! dea? ( ,*ri/4 ,?is is evid5t f ! foll[+ passages ( scripture4 ,rom4 iii4 #ba2 #8,b n[ ! righte\sness 7rectitude or ju/ice7 ( ,god is manife/$ )\t ! law1 be+ witness$ by ! law4' ,be=e ! introduction ( ^! words1 ! apo/le _h demon/rat$1 t ! :ole _w1 ,jews & ,g5tiles1 7 all "u s9 & condemnation4 #8,n[1' says he1 #8we "k t :atsoev] ?+s ! law sai?1 x sai? to !m t are "u ! law1 t e m\? may be /opp$1 & ! :ole _w become guilty be=e ,god4' ,all1 if treat$ accord+ to di/ributive ju/ice1 mu/ be f\nd guilty & condemn$4 #8,!re=e1' says ,paul1 #8by ! de$s ( ! law %all no fle% be ju/ifi$4' ,h[1 !n1 x might be inquir$1 c any be ju/ifi$1 & yet ,god n give up 8 law1 b appe> p]fectly righte\s & j8 ,! answ] foll[s4 #8,by ! righte\sness ( ,god1 :i* is manife/$ )\t ! law1 be+ witness$ by ! law4' ,rom4 iii4 #ba4 ,t is1 ! righte\sness or ju/ice ( ,god1 ) respect to himself & ! univ]se1 is cle>ly manife/$1 ?\gh he d n execute ! law1 z to di/ributive ju/ice1 on transgressors1 b p>don & save !m4 ,?is is s f> f be+ contr>y to ! law1 t x is witness$ by ! law4 ,= ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ demon/rate1 t ,god no m gives up ! p5alty ( ! law1 ?an if he %\ld inflict x on ! orig9al transgressor4 ,! righte\sness or ju/ice manife/$ 9 ?is way is ?r\gh ,*ri/2 #8:om1' says ,paul1 #8,god ha? set =? to be a propitiation1 ?r\gh fai? 9 8 blood4' ,= :at end8 #8,to decl>e 8 righte\sness = ! remission ( s9s4' #8,to decl>e at ?is "t 8 righte\sness 7= ?is purpose7 t he might be j1 & ! ju/ifi] ( him t believe? 9 ,jesus1' ,rom4 iii4 #be1 #bf4 ,h5ce x is said1 #8,*ri/ is ! end ( ! law = righte\sness to e "o t believe?1' ,rom4 x4 #d4 ,t is1 ! end ( ! law is z fully answ]$ 9 ! salvation ( m5 by ,*ri/1 z x w\ld h be5 if !y _h nev] transgress$1 b _h obta9$ life by p]fect ob$i5ce4 ,x is said1 #8,if we confess our s9s1 he is j to =give u our s9s1' #a ,john i4 #i4 ,he is j to himself1 to 8 law1 to ! univ]se4 ,god /yles himself #8a j ,god1 & a ,savi\r4' ,is4 xlv4 #ba4 ,h5ce ju/ice & m]cy h>monize 9 man's salvation4 ,f ! prec$+ /atem5t ( ! nature ( grace & ju/ice1 x appe>s1 ,fir/1 ,t atonem5t1 & consequ5tly ! p>don ( s91 h no respect to commutative ju/ice4 ,secondly1 ,t ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ did n satisfy di/ributive ju/ice1 s9ce t respects p]sonal "* only2 & !re=e1 ) respect to di/ributive ju/ice1 salvation is an act ( p]fect grace4 ,?irdly1 ,t ,*ri/'s suff]+s satisfi$ public ju/ice2 & !re=e1 ) respect to public ju/ice1 salvation is an act ( p]fect ju/ice4 ,?us ! seem+ inconsi/5cy betwe5 full atonem5t = s91 & pure grace 9 salvation1 vani%es & disappe>s4 ,! sy/em ( r$emption rises into view l a magnific5t edifice1 display+ ! greate/ ord]1 proportion & beauty40 ,,dr4 ,,maxcy4 8,to reconcile grace ) ju/ice 9 ! salvation ( ! s9n]1 is ! ,gordian knot1 :i* div9es g5]ally h be5 unable to untie4 ,^u ! pr9ciple ( an indef9ite atonem5t1 ! difficulty vani%es4 ,if all ! s9s ( a c]ta9 individual h be5 aton$ = by ! ,r$eem]1 free grace w n appe> 9 8 p>don2 because ju/ice w\ld1 9 t case1 require 8 salvation4 ,b ju/ice is ?reefold1 commutative1 di/ributive1 & public4 ,commutative ju/ice has no conc]n 9 ?is case4 ,public ju/ice is satisfi$ by ! atonem5t1 because ! gov]nor ( ! univ]se displays 8 displeasure at s9 9 g5]al 9 ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/4 ,! ex]cise ( di/ributive ju/ice is entirely set aside1 & h]e9 is grace exhibit$1 ! s9n] is p>don$ at ! exp5ce ( di/ributive ju/ice40 8,al?\gh we h /at$ ?is argum5t ) all ! precision ( :i* we are capable1 we mu/ obs]ve1 t not)/&+ ! %[ ( m9ute discussion :i* x makes1 its :ole =ce consi/s 9 its obscurity1 & ! confusion ( ideas :i* x produces4 ,! indi/9ctness ( vision :i* x causes1 is ! only reason = any man's (f]+ 8 h& to ^? :o1 by propos+ x1 promise to be 8 guide to ! temple ( tru?4 ,we object to ?is division ( a div9e attribute--we object to ! use :i* is made ( x--we object to ! argum5t1 because x multiplies1 in/ead ( solv+ difficulties--& x takes = grant$1 :at does n exi/1 a difficulty 9 reconcil+ ju/ice ) grace4 ,we object to ?is division ( a div9e attribute4 ,x is n correct1 ev5 z x applies to man4 ,we are p]fectly aw>e t ! ,s*oolm51 foll[+ ! /eps ( hea!n philosoph]s1 adopt$ ?is division4 ,su>ez builds ^u x ! doctr9e ( m]it1 9 ord] to supply ! traffic ( indulg5ces ) works ( sup]]ogation4#aef ,b1 h[ev] v>i\sly div9e ju/ice may be ex]cis$ ab\t its sev]al objects1 we h no reason to believe1 t !re are ?ree diff]5t attributes ( ju/ice1 or ev5 t ! pr9ciple 9 man1 :i* induces him to act hone/ly 9 comm]cial transactions1 & to give to e man 8 due1 is any way diff]5t f ! pr9ciple :i* influ5ces a good magi/rate to conduct ) equity 8 public adm9i/ration4 ,x is "o pr9ciple ex]cis$ ^u v>i\s objects4 ,! ,scriptures1 :i* uni=mly ascribe righte\sness to ,jehovah1 & af=d in/ances ( its ex]cise 9 ?rice ?ree v>i\s ways1 nev] intimate t !re are ?ree di/9ct attributes ( div9e ju/ice4#aeg ,we object to ! use t is made ( ?is division4 ,!re is no reason = exclud+ commutative ju/ice any m ?an di/ributive1 z di/9ct f public ju/ice1 f hav+ any ref]5ce to ! case ( ! s9n]'s p>don4 ,we c readily conceive ( a civil rul]1 hav+1 indep5d5tly ( 8 (ficial duties1 c]ta9 private & p]sonal duties to dis*>ge t[>ds ^?1 :o1 9 su* case1 are ^u t]ms ( equality ) himself4 ,b no equality exi/s betwe5 ! creature & ,creator4 ,! p>don ( s9 mo/ assur$ly approa*es z ne> to ! =giv5ess ( a debt z ! remission ( a p]sonal (f5ce1 :i* has no ref]5ce to ! div9e au?ority4 ,s9 is a want ( con=mity unto1 or a transgression ( ,,! ,,law4#aeh ,besides1 ! ,scriptures frequ5tly repres5t ,jehovah condesc5d+ to act t[>ds m5 ^u ! foot+ ( a previ\sly exi/+ contract or cov5ant1 b nev] ^u ! foot+ ( private relation1 sett+ aside 8 au?ority4 ,he ha? taught u to pray1 8,=give u our debts20 b nev] to say1 8p>don private (f5ces :i* are no transgression ( ?y law40 ,we _c ev5 conceive ( ! ex]cise ( di/ributive ju/ice by ! ,"l1 sep>ate f 8 au?ority z our k+1 our lawgiv]1 & our judge4 ,we _c conceive1 t x is matt] ( indiff]5ce :e!r ,god does or does n ex]cise di/ributive ju/ice t[>ds 8 creatures2 & mu* less c we admit t ev51 = ! sake ( m]cy1 he is ev] guilty ( "o act ( di/ributive inju/ice4 ,we1 !re=e1 object to ! use :i* is made ( ?is ?reefold division ( ! attribute ( ju/ice4 ,& we also1 ,object to ! :ole argum5t :i* x involves1 because x multiplies in/ead ( solv+ difficulties ar\nd ! doctr9e ( ! s9n]'s ju/ification4 ,x requires u to believe t ,god has violat$1 or set aside ! dem&s ( di/ributive ju/ice 9 ! salvation ( 8 *os5--t ! suff]+s ( our ,r$eem] 7 ! puni%m5t1 n ( transgressions :i* are1 9 fact1 committ$1 b ( s9 9 ! ab/ract--& t public ju/ice requires only an exhibition ( ! div9e displeasure at s94 ,s91 9 ! ab/ract1 is only a ^w4 ,l an algebraical "*1 x repres5ts all ! transgressions ( individual p]sons4 ,^! p>ticul> s9s are realities2 b s9 9 g5]al1 or 9 ! ab/ract1 is only ! sign1 ! ^w1 :i* we employ 9 reason+4#aei ,x is n = ! sign1 b ! ?+ t ,jesus suff]$4 ,! ^w s91 too1 repres5ts ! transgressions ( angels4 ,if ! ,r$eem] suff]$ = s9 9 g5]al1 he made atonem5t = devils1 al?\gh he took n on him ! nature ( angels4 ,& if public ju/ice dem&$ no m ?an ! display ( ,jehovah's hatr$ ( s91 !n ,*ri/ is dead 9 va91 = su* display is made 9 ! ev]la/+ puni%m5ts ( ,hell4 ,b ju/ice dem&$ m4 ,x dem&$ ! puni%m5t ( ! s9n]2 & c\ld n be satisfi$ ) any ?+ %ort ( ?is1 unless ,messiah %\ld s unite himself to s9n]s1 n only by assum+ _! nature1 b by becom+ 9 law _! repres5tative1 z to be> all ! s9s ( all ! p]sons = :om 8 suff]+s 7 int5d$ to atone4 ,we object also to ?is argum5t 9 def5ce ( indef9ite atonem5t1 ,because x takes = grant$1 :at does n exi/1 t if all ! dem&s ( div9e ju/ice are satisfi$ to ! full by ! atonem5t1 !n grace is exclud$ f our p>don4 ,?is is n ! case4 ,ju/ice is inde$ satisfi$4 ,x does n oppose1 b dem& ! salvation ( all = :om ,*ri/ di$4 ,"h is no difficulty--no ,gordian knot4 ,grace reigns ?r\gh righte\sness4 ,we ref] our read]s to :at is said on ?is subject1 page #cgg1 & conclude our exam9ation ( ?is argum5t 9 ! words ( ! ,assembly ( ,div9es at ,we/m9/]4 8,al?\gh ,*ri/1 by 8 ob$i5ce & dea?1 did make a prop]1 real1 & full satisfaction to ,god's ju/ice 9 ! behalf ( !m t are ju/ifi$2 yet1 inasmu* z ,god accepte? ! satisfaction f a surety1 :i* he might h dem&$ ( !m1 & did provide ?is surety1 8 own only son1 imput+ 8 righte\sness to !m1 & requir+ no?+ ( !m = _! ju/ification1 b fai?1 :i* also is 8 gift1 _! ju/ification is to !m ( free grace40 ,,*ri/ian',s ,,magaz9e1 ,,vol4 ,,iii4 ,atonem5t imports reconciliation1 a be+ at "o4 ,! ,hebrew signifies to cov]4 ,! ,greek ^w d5otes a commutation1 z ( enmity = fri5d%ip4 ,b we use atonem5t = ransom1 or price1 & we nev] pray = x4 ,r$emption imports a deliv]ance4 ,to say t ! ransom 0 paid indef9itely1 t is1 n m = "o ?an ano!r1 is pla9ly contr>y to 8 views1 :o spoke ( ^? :o 7 giv5 to him1 & ( 8 lay+ d[n 8 life = 8 %eep4 ,8 sacrifice 0 real1 & its object c\ld n be s9 9 g5]al1 a m]e ab/ract t]m2 a sacrifice ( :i* ,satan might avail himself1 z well z man4 ,if ! atonem5t1 & r$emption be indef9ite1 s 7 ! decrees or purposes1 ! surety%ip ( ,*ri/1 ! =ekn[l$ge ( ,god1 & ! promotion ( ! glory ( ,god 9 ! "w4 ,on ! o!r h&1 to repres5t ^! transactions1 s /rictly z matt]s ( debt1 & cr$it1 z t ! quantum ( price 0 exactly comm5surate to ! guilt ( ! sav$1 & nei!r m nor less1 is n w>rant$ by ! ^w ( ,god4 ,?is is to impute ! cause ( damnation to ,*ri/'s n hav+ di$ = ^? :o p]i%2 & n to _! guilt4 ,bo? ^! conclusions are errone\s4 ,*ri/ di$ = all m51 & e man1 n 9 ! s5se ( ! univ]sali/s1 n 9 ! same s5se z he di$ = 8 %eep2 b t 8 sacrifice is suffici5t = all2 & ,god ! ,fa!r1 ^: m]cy c rea* no fall5 creature1 b 9 ,*ri/1 has au?oriz$ ! (f] ( cov5ant m]cy to all2 & desires ! de/ruction ( none4 ,?us m5 p]i% only by _! s9s4 ,! ,sacrifice ( ,*ri/ is ( inf9ite value1 = he is a ,div9e p]son2 & ! s9s ( all m5 c be no m ?an inf9ite4 ,! tru? seems to be1 t ! sacrifice is inf9ite2 t ! (f] is to be g5]al2 t man p]i%es by 8 own fault only2 & all ?is is accord+ to ! et]nal purposes ( ,god4 ,nev]!less ! salvation ( ! sa9ts 0 c]ta92 ! price p>ticul>ly paid ) a view to !m2 :o are ev5tually effectually call$1 ju/ifi$1 sanctifi$1 & br\ght to glory4 ,footnote #aee3 ,see ,doddridge's ,lectures1 p4 #aij2 & also ,dr4 ,edw>ds' ?ird s]mon1 prea*$ x ,new ,hav51 #agce4 ,footnote #aef3 ,see ,ow5 on ,jus4 *ap4 ii4 ,footnote #aeg3 8,7 ?is ! prop] place1 x w\ld be easy to %[1 by a criticism on ! be/ writ]s ^u ?is subject1 t _! def9itions ( commutative1 di/ributive1 & public ju/ice1 int]f]e1 & are o!rwise ess5tially incorrect40 ,footnote #aeh3 ,%ort] ,cate*ism4 ,footnote #aei3 8,did we deem x eligible to introduce metaphysics into ?is discussion1 we c\ld m effectually expose ! idea ( puni%+ a non5tity--#8s9 9 ! ab/ract4' ,we are no conceptuali/s2 & ! controv]sy betwe5 ! ,nom9ali/s & ,reali/s is n[ at an end4 ,x prevail$ long en\gh4 ,x agitat$ ! ,european univ]sities1 int]e/$ ?rones1 & %$ mu* preci\s blood4 ,no philosoph] w n[ def5d ! op9ions ( ! ,reali/s4 ,ab/ract t]ms h no c\nt]p>t 9 nature4 ,/ew4 ,phil4 ,m9d4 *4 iv4 #b1 #c40 ,footnote #afj3 ,see ,que/4 ,,xxxviii4 ,footnote #afa3 ,^!1 :i* are /yl$1 ,passiones trihori1 ultim1 are g5]ally call$1 ,pn satisfactori2 & all 8 suff]+s be=e !m1 ,pn conv9c5tes4 ,footnote #afb3 ,x is an abom9able /ra9 ( blasphemy1 :i* "s ,popi% writ]s make use (1 :5 !y say t n only ! cross 0 ! alt>1 b t x 0 sacr$1 & _h a virtue to sanctify ! gift (f]$ !reon1 :i* is ! f\ndation ( t idolatr\s adoration :i* !y give to x4 ,footnote #afc3 4 ,footnote #afd3 ,!re are sev]al propositions us$1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 expla9+ ?is doctr9e1 namely1 1 1 1 & 2 & ref] to ! occasion & cause ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 to wit1 our s9s3 ,?us x is said1 9 ,rom4 iv4 #be4 ,:o 0 deliv]$ = our (f5ces1 2 &1 9 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ah4 ,*ri/ also ha? once suff]$ = s9s1 2 &1 9 ?is case1 8 sub/itution 9 our room & /ead is pr9cipally argu$1 f its be+ = our s9s1 = :i* dea? 0 due4 ,z = 1 :5ev] x ref]s to ,*ri/'s suff]+s1 x pla9ly signifies 8 be+ sub/itut$ 9 our room & /ead2 z 9 ,rom4 v4 #f4 ,*ri/ di$ 1 = ! ungodly2 &1 9 ,tit4 ii4 #ad4 ,:o gave himself = u1 4 ,& ?is is n only us$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t to signify ! sub/itution ( ! p]son dy+ 9 ! room ( ano!r1 or1 9 o!r in/ances1 act+ 9 8 /ead2 z 9 #b ,cor4 v4 #bj4 ,phil4 v]4 #ac4 b x is tak5 9 ! same s5se :5 us$ 9 o!r writ]s1 ,vid4 ,euripid 9 ,alce/41 2 & ,demo/h4 9 ,coron4 2 & ! ,lat9 ^w1 t answ]s to x1 is sometimes us$ 9 ! same s5se4 ,vid4 ,t]4 9 ,&r4 ,ego pro te molam4 ,z = ! preposition 1 t is seldom or nev] us$1 b x signifies a sub/itution ( "o ?+1 or p]son1 9 ! room ( ano!r3 ,?us :5 ,*ri/ is said to give 8 life a ransom1 = _m1 9 ,matt4 xx4 #bh4 ,m>k x4 #df4 ?is pla9ly imports 8 be+ sub/itut$ 9 _! room1 z appe>s by ! frequ5t use !re( 9 o!r scriptures4 ,see ,matt4 ii4 #bb4 *ap4 v4 #ch4 & *ap4 xvii4 #bg4 ,luke xi4 #aa4 & 9 sev]al o!r places1 ,vid4 ,grot4 de ,satisfact4 ,*ri/4 cap4 #i4 ,footnote #afe3 ,see ! note imm$iately prece$+4 ,footnote #aff3 ,see ,page #bja-bjc ante4 ,footnote #afg3 8,! judici\s1 :e!r ,tr9it>ians1 or ,unit>ians1 h always ackn[l$g$ an intimate connexion betwe5 ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/'s true ,godhead1 & t ( 8 satisfaction = s9s2 z bo? mu/ be at once confess$1 or d5i$4 ,if he by 8 suff]+s c\ld satisfy ! av5g+ ju/ice ( ,god = ! s9s ( all believ]s2 !n he behov$ to be m ?an any creature4 ,if on ! contr>y1 su* a ?+ 0 n necess>y1 !n no o!r end c\ld be s important1 t = x ,god %\ld empty himself1 & #8assum+ ! =m ( a s]vant1 become ob$i5t to ! dea? ( ! cross4' ,b ! tru? ( ,*ri/'s satisfaction is confirm$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god by s _m te/imonies1 & ^! ( ! cle>e/ k9d1 t ^? ( ano!r op9ion1 f9d !mselves "u a necessity to give e :]e to ^! passages an arbitr>y s5se2 s feeble1 improp]1 & f>-fet*$1 t by su* a /ra9 ( int]pretation1 p are 9 dang] ( turn+ f all ! doctr9es ( ! ,bible & ( pron\nc+ x ! mo/ unc]ta9 ( all doctr9al books1 & ! mo/ ready to mislead4 ,on ?is subject mu* has be5 writt54 ,we %all only obs]ve ! foll[+ ?+s z suitable to our purpose4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ,*ri/'s prophetic tea*+ ^u e>?1 we f9d evid5t pro(s1 t he _h appe>$ n only = t end1 b *iefly = a v diff]5t purpose1 namely1 to suff] & to die2 t be+ a sav+ "w1 & ( ! utmo/ necessity4 ,he decl>$ t he came to m9i/]1 & to give 8 life a ransom = _m4 ,m ?an once he in=m$ 8 disciples1 t by a bitt] & a mo/ humbl+ k9d ( suff]+1 :i* hung ov] 8 head1 t :i* 0 writt5 conc]n+ him1 behov$ to be accompli%$4 ,8 circum/ances & mann] ( act+ 7 :olly direct$ to t end4 ,! joyful solemniz+ ( 8 bir?1 by a ret9ue ( spirits immortal & en?ron$1 0 he>d by good witnesses inde$1 b ( l[ degree1 & few 9 numb]2 & ) "s express te/imonies on e>?1 dur+ 8 quiet education 9 a remote & contemptible t[n1 !y 7 almo/ gone out ( m9d4 ,8 heav5ly consecration 0 %[n to ,john only2 8 glorification on ! m\nt1 only to ?ree ( 8 foll[]s1 ( :i* he =bade !m to speak till aft] 8 resurrection1 or to make him kn[n e :]e z ,*ri/4 ,sev]al times he comm&$ n to propagate ! cures he _h wr\ght4 ,(t5 8 prea*+ 0 involv$ & figurative1 m adapt$ to inflame ! great aga9/ him1 ?an to unite ! _m 9 8 fav\rs4 ,yet 8 greatness c\ld n be :olly unkn[n1 & :5 m5 w\ld h exalt$ him1 he %unn$ x4 ,by all ^! ?+s1 ! judgm5t & ! confid5ce ( ! p conc]n+ him1 0 mu* m vague & un/able1 ?an ev5 conc]n+ 8 au/]e =]unn]4--,9 "o ^w1 8 m9i/ry 0 s conduct$ z might be/ s]ve1 n to prev5t1 b to pave ! way = 8 f>!r suff]+ & dea?1 :ile ! cle>] & m ext5sive spread ( 8 doctr9e1 & !reby at ! same "t1 ! publication ( 8 dea? & 8 glory1 behov$ to be ! "w ( ! apo/les 9 8 "n4 ,t ,*ri/ suff]$ & di$ = ! good ( 8 *ur*1 is )\t controv]sy2 s also did ! apo/les4 ,b 0 any ( !m crucifi$ = u1 z 0 ,*ri/8 ,to say ?is1 w\ld 9 ,paul's judgm5t be ! utmo/ absurdity4 ,:at !n ha? ! ,savi\r done1 :i* no o!r did8--#8,he 0 deliv]$ = our (f5ces4' #8,he suff]$ = our s91 ! j = ! unju/2 t he might br+ u to ,god4' ,he #8di$ = our s9s4' #8,! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ cleanse? u f all s94'--,& s inde$1 t he deliv]$ u f s91 by tak+ x ^u himself4 ,= he :o nei!r _h nor knew s91 0 ( ,god made to be s9 = u1 t we might he ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him4 ,he #8b>e our s9s 9 8 own body ^u ! tree4' #8,behold1 said ,john1 ! ,lamb ( ,god1 :i* take? away ! s9 ( ! _w4' ,& h[ does he take x away8 ,by 8 dea?4 ,= to say a lamb takes away s91 is n s5se1 if !re be n an allusion to ! ,pas*al ,lamb1 or to o!r sacrific$ lambs1 :i* 7 to be sla9 accord+ to ! law4 #8,*ri/ our passov] is sacrific$ = u4' #8,ye are r$eem$ by ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/1 z ( a lamb )\t blemi%1 & )\t spot4'--,he put himself 9 our place1 fulfill$ = u ! dem&s ( ,god's holy law1 & = u satisfi$ 8 inflexible ju/ice4 ,:y1 pray1 ( all m51 ( all ! sa9ts1 ( all ! mo/ excell5t tea*]s1 0 ,*ri/ only free f all moral impurity8 ,z a ,prophet1 ?is 0 n absolutely necess>y = him2 b necess>y x 0 t he1 be+ to fulfil ! law = o!rs1 %\ld h no ne$ to satisfy = 8 own s94 #8,god s5d+ 8 ,son 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 & t = s91 condemn$ s9 9 ! fle%2 t ! righte\sness ( ! law might be fulfill$ 9 u4' #8,god s5t =? 8 ,son made "u ! law1 to r$eem !m :o 7 "u ! law4'--,! apo/le confirms ?is 9 ! cle>e/ mann]1 giv+ u at ! same "t1 a notable sign ( ! rem>kable curse 9 ! dea? ( ,*ri/4 ,x is writt51 #8,curs$ is e "o1 :o cont9ue? n 9 all ?+s :i* are writt5 9 ! book ( ! law to d !m4 ,*ri/ ha? r$eem$ u f ! curse ( ! law1 be+ made a curse = u3 = x is writt51 ,curs$ is e "o :o hange? on a tree4' ,?is important doctr9e is inculcat$ on u 9 _m places1 "u ! notions ( a pur*ase1 a ransom1 a propitiation1 & a te/am5t2 by :i* ! virtue & ! efficacy1 ( ,*ri/'s dea? are elucidat$4 ,let x n be object$1 t ^! phrases are borr[$ f o!r ?+s1 & !re=e to be und]/ood 9 an improp] & figurative s5se4 ,a figurative s5se is n h[ev]1 no s5se at all1 or )\t s5se2 b s]ves to make pr(\nd subjects m compreh5sible to a common und]/&+4 #a4 ,a ,pur*ase4 ,believ]s 9 _! s\l & _! body are ,god's1 #8because !y are b\ght ) a price2' !y are ! *ur* ( ! ,"l ,god1 :i* he ha? pur*as$ ) 8 own blood4 ,! song unto ! ,lamb runs1 #8,?\ wa/ sla91 & ha/ r$eem$ u to ,god by ?y blood2' :i* /rongly indicates1 t _! salvation is to be ascrib$ to ! m]its ( 8 bloody dea?4 #b4 ,a ,ransom4 ,9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ! ^w deliv]ance is (t5 us$ 9 translat+ "o1 :i* prop]ly signifies a r$emption1 or ransom4 ,?us x is writt51 #8ye 7 r$eem$ f y\r va9 conv]sation1 n by corruptible ?+s1 z silv] or gold1 b by ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/4' ,?is r$emption is expla9$ by ! =giv5ess ( s9s4 ,x is1 !re=e1 8 blood & dea?1 :]e) he made paym5t1 9 ord] to procure our dis*>ge f ! debt ( s94 ,he came #8to m9i/]1 & to give 8 life a ransom = _m4'--4 ,matt4 xx4 #bh4 & 4 #a ,tim4 ii4 #f4 #c4 ,a ,propitiation4 ,sometimes ?is 9 ! ,greek is call$ 1 7conciliatio7 t is1 a reconciliation4 ,accord+ly1 believ]s are n[ reconcil$ to ,god by ! dea? ( 8 ,son2 by 8 cross2 by ! blood ( 8 cross1 & 9 ! body ( 8 fle% ?r\gh dea?4 #8,god 0 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ ! _w to himself3' :i* is f>!r expla9$1 #8n imput+ _! trespasses to !m4'--,b x is also call$ a propitiation1 9 ! translation ( 1 7expiatio7 us$ conc]n+ ! victims :i* 7 anci5tly sla91 z a typical propitiation 9 place ( ! guilty4 ,s n[ ,jesus ,*ri/ ! righte\s is ! propitiation = our s9s4 ,= ,god #8s5t 8 ,son to be a propitiation = our s9s4' ,god ha? set him =? to be a propitiation ?r\gh fai? 9 8 blood1 = a demon/ration ( 8 righte\sness1 by 7or r because (7 ! =giv5ess ( s9s4 ,!re=e1 #8! ,lamb ( ,god ha? s tak5 away ! s9s ( ! _w1' t he took !m ^u himself1 t he b>e !m1 t he di$ 9 ! place ( 8 p4 #d4 ,a ,te/am5t4 ,accord+ to 8 la/ in/itution1 ! assignation ( ! ev]la/+ inh]itance1 is call$ #8! ,new ,te/am5t 9 8 blood1 :i* 0 %$ = _m1 = ! remission ( s9s4' ,?is signifies to u1 n only t ,*ri/ _h a p]fect "r to ! hon\r ( settl+ ! inh]itance1 n only t 8 dea? z a te/ator 0 necess>y to put 8 p 9 possession ( x2 b1 t t inh]itance _h its f\ndation precisely 9 ! %$d+ ( 8 blood1 9 8 deepe/ humiliation1 & 8 viol5t dea?2 z !reby _! s9s1 :i* o!rwise /ood 9 ! way ( salvation1 c\ld be =giv54 ,if1 in/ead ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 we r *oose to translate x ! ,new ,cov5ant2 ! allusion w be some:at diff]5t1 b ! matt] ! same4 ,?is leads u to ! epi/le to ! ,hebrews1 9 :i* all ^! doctr9es are asc]ta9$ to u at great l5g?1 & ) inv9cible argum5ts4 ,t epi/le 0 int5d$ to demon/rate inde$1 ! au?ority ( ,*ri/'s in/ruction above all ! prophets1 & ev5 ,moses himself3 b also1 "u propositions borr[$ f ! anci5t religion1 & fitt$ to ! ,hebrews1 to reconcile 8 prie/ly (fice ) ! int5tion ( ! ,levitical sacrifices1 & to exalt x inf9itely above ,a>on's prie/hood4 ,*ri/ be+ a ,high ,prie/ ( un*angeable p[]1 ne$$ n to (f] up sacrifices = 8 own s9s1 b hav+ (f]$ himself up once to ,god1 he !reby made reconciliation = s91 made an end ( x1 op5$ a sure way to heav51 & #8c save unto ! utt]mo/ all :o come unto ! ,fa!r by him4' ,read ! #e? & ! #aj? *apt]s4 ,w\ld y1 on acc\nt ( ! doctr9e s full ( consolation1 suspect ?is epi/le1 & erase x f ! volume ( holy scripture8 ,9 x1 h[ev]1 no doctr9e occurs1 :i* is n also m5tion$ else:]e2 & ?is apo/olic epi/le is surpass$ by none ( ! re/1 9 sublimity ( matt]1 9 weight ( evid5ce1 9 glorify+ ! grace ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 9 /rong consolation1 9 enc\rag+ to ! spiritual w>f>e1 & 9 ! mo/ animat+ motives to hol9ess & p]sev]ance4 ,besides1 9 ! ,savi\r's satisfaction only lies ! reason1 :y 8 suff]+ toge!r ) 8 resurrection1 are e :]e repres5t$ to u z ! sum & sub/ance ( ! gospel4 ,no o!r "p ( 8 hi/ory & m9i/ration are s fully prop\nd$1 & t by all ! ,evangeli/s4--,we h already se51 t ! ,apo/les prea*$1 n only ! doctr9e ( evangelic morality1 b *iefly ,*ri/ himself1 t is1 8 p]son1 "w1 & two-fold /ate4 ,paul w\ld "k no?+ among ! ,cor9?ians1 #8b ,jesus ,*ri/ & him crucifi$4' ,! cross ( ,*ri/ 0 t alone 9 :i* he glori$4 ,he r$uces ! k ( ,*ri/1 = ! excell5cy ( :i* he c\nt$ all ?+s b loss & dung1 to ! k ( ! p[] ( 8 resurrection1 & ( ! fell[%ip ( 8 suff]+s4--,9 t mo/ important conv]sation on ! holy m\nt1 betwe5 our ,"l1 & two ( ! cele/ial inhabitants1 ! two great tea*]s & re=m]s "u ! old disp5sation1 we f9d no m m5tion$1 b t x turn$ ^u t decease :i* he %\ld accompli% at ,j]usalem4--,9 ! cross1 & ! o!r humiliations & suff]+s ( ! ,savi\r compreh5d$ "u x1 ! love ( ,god t[>ds m51 9 n sp>+ 8 own ,son1 z also 8 wisdom & p[] unto salvation are display$ 9 a peculi> & a mo/ conspicu\s mann]4 ,9 ! cross1 is ! aboli%+ ( ! p[] & ! fe> ( dea?4 ,deliv]ance f ! dom9ion ( s91 z also ! glory to come1 are its pleasant fruits4 ,! pla91 b mo/ consolatory symbols ( ! grace ( ,jesus1 9 ,baptism1 & ! ,holy ,supp]1 po9t u 9 l mann] to 8 aton+ dea?1 ) a *>ge to %ew x =? 9 p>ticul>4 ,! m$ium ( our acceptance & ju/ification be=e ,god1 is e :]e 9 ! gospel said to be fai? 9 ,*ri/3 & t inde$ 9 opposition to1 & ) w>n+ aga9/ ! law1 or ! seek+ ( our ju/ification by ! works ( ! law4 ,n[ if believ+ 9 ,*ri/ signify only1 to receive & to obey 8 doctr9e conc]n+ ! rational gr\nds & duties ( religion2 h[ !n is ! doctr9e & ! righte\sness ( fai? q ano!r ?+ ?an ! dem& & righte\sness ( ! law :e!r we consid] ! moral law naturally1 or z writt5 by ,moses8 ,nay1 ,moses _h also taught ! capital doctr9es ( rational religion1 ,god's exi/5ce1 unity1 provid5ce1 ! duties ( man1 c4 & t ! love ( ,god1 & ( our neighb\r1 is m ?an all sacrifices1 0 (t5 inculcat$ "u ! old economy1 & n unkn[n to ! ,jews4--,or does ! prohibition ( seek+ righte\sness by ! law1 only mean ! omitt+ ( ! ,mosaic rights8 ,b 9 ! places quot$1 & 9 o!rs1 ! law _c possibly be und]/ood 9 su* a limit$ s5se4 ,besides ! righte\sness ( fai?1 9 contradi/9ction to t ( ! law1 _h place ev5 "u ! old disp5sation4 ,fur!r1 ^! ext]nal solemnities c\ld inde$ be aboli%$2 b !y 7 in/itut$ by ,god himself1 & h5ce ! obs]v+ ( !m did n s militate aga9/ a rational religion1 t x 9 itself c\ld make a man condemnable4--,paul con/antly tea*es1 t ! opposition betwe5 fai? & ! law1 9 respect ( our seek+ righte\sness by !m1 consi/s 9 ?is1 t ,god's inflexible law condemns all s9n]s1 ,jews & ,g5tiles2 t by ! works ( ! law1 no fle% %all be ju/ifi$2 t ?r\gh s91 ! law is become weak to give life3 b t fai? ackn[l$ges & embraces ,*ri/1 z he :o fulfill$ ! righte\sness ( ! law1 0 made a curse = u1 & set =? to be a propitiation1 ?r\gh fai?1 n only 9 8 doctr9e1 b 9 8 blood1 = a demon/ration ( ! righte\sness ( ,god4 ,& :y else 0 #8,*ri/ crucifi$ unto ! ,jews a /umbl+-block1 & to ! ,greeks fooli%ness8' ,surely1 n s mu* on acc\nt ( ! capital tru?s ( rational religion taught by him4 ,! ,jewi% doctors1 & ! be/ philosoph]s among ! ,hea!ns1 :o _h ackn[l$g$ !m 7 hon\r$ on t acc\nt4 ,nor 0 x because ,*ri/1 cont9u+ a wor?y & fai?ful1 b an unsuccessful tea*] ( 8 doctr9e1 0 unju/ly accus$1 & %amefully put to dea?4 ,! memory ( a condemn$ ,socrates 0 n held 9 contempt4 ,! reason 0 purely ?is1 t ! ,savi\r's suff]+ 0 proclaim$ z ! only gr\nd & cause ( our reconciliation & salvation3 :ile ! ,jews & ,hea!ns ?\ght to be sav$ by ! value ( _! own virtue3 & to !m x 0 exce$+ /range1 & mo/ mortify+ to _! pride1 t p5it5tly ackn[l$g+ _! guilt1 !y behov$ to seek life 9 ! deep abasem5t ( a crucifi$ ,m$iator1 & 9 8 ju/ify+ resurrection4 ,all our reason+ ?us f> makes x evid5t1 t we mu/ n und]/& ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ = s91 m]ely z if ,god1 be+ ab\t to ann\nce by ! gospel1 grace & life to ! nations1 w\ld previ\sly manife/ 8 av]sion to s91 by a /rik+ example ( 8 v5geance2 & = t purpose1 deliv] up an ambassador ve/$ ) extraord9>y privileges1 to s mu* sorr[ & %ame4 ,surely all prec$+ ages _h already exhibit$ awful in/ances ( ,god's fe>ful displeasure ) ! s9s ( individuals & communities1 )\t deliv]ance f s9 be+ ev] ascrib$ to !m4 ,t a mean man among ! p1 t a tea*] w&]+ ab\t 9 pov]ty1 %\ld be %amefully put to dea? by a civil judge1 0 mu* less calculat$ to exhibit a signal & extraord9>y example ( div9e wra?1 ?an ! imm$iate int]position ( ,provid5ce1 :i* _h (t51 9 =m] times inflict$1 & /ill c\ld inflict miracul\s puni%m5ts on ! mo/ em95t p]sons1 or on :ole nations4 ,at any rate1 to manife/ a righte\s abhorr5ce ( s91 v5geance behov$ n to fall ^u "o p]fectly innoc5t4 ,?is la/ w\ld be q absurd2 unless ! innoc5t p]son1 7z holy scripture has already taught u7 %\ld ) ,god's approbation1 z spontane\sly1 z g5]\sly1 sub/itute himself 9 our place1 by be>+ our s94--,accord+ly1 sacr$ scripture repres5ts ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 n only z a pro( & confirmation1 b z ! cause ( our reconciliation4 ,we by no means exclude o!r advantages ascrib$ by ,soc9us to ! ,savi\r's dea?4 ,beyond all d\bt1 he !reby confirm$ 8 integrity & ! tru? ( 8 mission4 ,b1 pray1 0 x ev] he>d1 t a false prophet1 9 ! f\nd+ ( a new society1 m5tion$ 8 own1 8 c]ta91 8 fa/ approa*+1 & mo/ (f5sive puni%m5t ( dea?1 z ! int5tion ( 8 m9i/ry2 & made x an article ( 8 doctr9e8--,9 confirmation ( 8 doctr9e & mission1 ,jesus g5]ally appeal$ to 8 miracles2 & yet1 :]e are ! =giv5ess ( our s9s & a title to life ascrib$ to 8 miracles1 z !y (t5 are to 8 bloody dea?8--,= :at doctr9e 0 ,jesus condemn$8 ,n = ! tru?s & prescriptions ( natural reason2 b because he decl>$ himself to be high] f> ?an any human prophet4 7,see ,section ,,ix47 ,if ! cele/ial *orus at 8 bir?1 if ! ,fa!r's voice at 8 inauguration1 if 8 glory on ! m\nt1 _h be5 op5ly p]ceiv$ by ! ,jewi% c\ncil & all ! p2 if ! lightn+s d>t$ =? 9 confirmation ( ,moses & ,elias1 _h caus$ him to be hon\r$2 especially if he _h satisfi$ _! prejudices conc]n+ ! ,messias2 if1 ) legions ( 8 ,fa!r's angels1 he _h de/roy$ ! ,roman gov]nm5t1 brok5 t yoke1 recov]+ & ext5d+ ,david's mighty k+dom2 _! infidelity w\ld h be5 conqu]$1 & eag]ly w\ld !y h confid$ 9 him4 ,!y w\ld h be5 m easily drawn by giv+ bread1 or caus+ manna to ra91 ?an by promis+ !m 8 fle% & blood4--,a /eady m>tyrdom 0 m necess>y to ! prea*+ ( ! apo/les2 because _! doctr9e 9 a great measure ref]r$ to & 0 built ^u ! tru? ( ! all-important ev5ts ( ! ,savi\r's dea? & exaltation4 ,9 relation to :i*1 z !y c\ld n be deceiv$1 s likewise _! s9c]ity behov$ to be put beyond suspicion4 ,b ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ _h abundance ( glori\s means to confirm 8 doctr9e2 & if no?+ else _h be5 to be effectuat$ by x1 he behov$ n to h und]gone a curs$ dea? ^u ! hill ( infamy2 & t "u ! pret5ce ( a legal proc$ure1 :i* caus$ ! multitude to revolt f him1 8 fri5ds to be (f5d$ at him1 & plung$ 8 be/ foll[]s 9 deep di/ress4 ,we also respect ! design ( exhibit+ 9 8 suff]+s1 an example ( love1 submission to1 & confid5ce 9 ,god4 ,b su* an extremity ( %ame 0 n necess>y = t purpose2 & 8 suff]+s 7 accompani$ ) s mu* p]turbation1 vehem5t di/ress1 cries & te>s1 t q o!r ends 7 ev] to be obta9$ by !m2 else he w\ld n h exce$$ _m valiant m>tyrs4 ,besides1 c\ld any apo/le1 c\rage\sly =esee+1 & allud+ to 8 own m>tyrdom 9 confirmation ( ! tru?1 & = an example to o!rs1 be able to say1 z did ,*ri/1 #8:oso eate? my fle% & dr9ke? my blood1 ha? et]nal life2 = my fle% is meat inde$1 & my blood is dr9k inde$1 c48' #b ,tim4 iv4 #f4 comp>$ ) ,john vi4 #ea-eg4 ,d m5 9 spite ( ! div9e te/imony1 f9d reasons & scruples aga9/ a vic>i\s satisfaction2 if we are n mu* mi/ak51 !y are easy to solve4 ,b f> /rong] reasons combat ! p]suasion1 t ! ,holy ,supreme ,be+ c %[ himself fav\rable1 or indiff]5t1 to ! volunt>y violation ( ^? laws & moral duties f :i* he himself _c absolve a rational creature2 or to speak 9 a pla9 & famili> mann]1 t ,god c1 & also w suff] s9 to escape ) impunity4 ,if !n1 7to conclude 9 ! language ( ! apo/le1 :5 enl>g+ on ! glory ( ,*ri/17 ! ,son ( ,god1 by himself purg$ our s9s2 h[ n>r[ly & h[ p]v]sely w\ld we limit 8 sav+ "w to 8 prea*+8 ,h[ inconsi/5t is x ) ?is1 t m51 accord+ to ! usual phrase among ,*ri/ians1 ascribe efficaci\s m]its to ,*ri/2 b 9 an unusual s5se und]/& !m only ( 8 doctr9e & 8 excell5t "*8 aga9/ :i* s5tim5t1 too1 mu* c\ld be object$4 ,h[ evid5tly !n is t confirm$1 :i* we ass]t$1 t ,*ri/ himself 9 8 p]son & p]=mances1 is ! cause & gr\nd ( our salvation8 ,if ! suff]+ & dea? ( ,*ri/ alone h m]it$ salvation = ! innum]able multitude ( all !m :o ev] believ$ 9 him1 or %all believe2 if 8 suff]+1 ?\gh %ort 9 duration1 0 ! satisfactory ransom1 to deliv] all ^? s9n]s f ! fe> ( dea?1 & f ! wra? to come2 !n ! inf9ite wor? ( 8 p]son & "w1 mu/ surpass all und]/&+2 !n f t mo/ graci\s deliv]ance we d$uce an important pro( ( 8 m ?an human1 8 div9e excell5cy40 ,,dr4 ,,wynp]sse4 ,footnote #afh3 8,9 ! consid]ation ( ?is subject1 :i* e ,*ri/ian mu/ deem mo/ highly des]v+ ! closet exam9ation1 our att5tion %\ld be direct$ to two diff]5t classes ( objectors3 ^? :o d5y ! necessity ( any m$iation :atev]2 & ^? :o "q ! p>ticul> nature ( t m$iation1 :i* has be5 appo9t$4 ,:il/ ! dei/ on ! "o h& ridicules ! v notion ( a ,m$iator3 & ! philosophiz+ ,*ri/ian on ! o!r1 fa%ions x to 8 own hypo!sis2 we are call$ on to v9dicate ! ^w ( tru? f ! injuri\s attacks ( bo?2 & c>efully to secure x1 n only aga9/ ! op5 assaults ( its av[$ enemies1 b aga9/ ! m dang]\s misrepres5tations ( its false or mi/ak5 fri5ds4 ,! objections :i* are peculi> to ! =m]1 are ^u ?is subject1 ( ! same description ) ^? :i* !y advance aga9/ e o!r "p ( revelation2 be>+ ) equal =ce aga9/ ! sy/em ( natural religion1 :i* !y support1 z aga9/ ! doctr9es ( reveal$ religion1 :i* !y oppose4 ,& inde$1 ?is s+le circum/ance1 if weigh$ ) c&\r & reflection2 t is1 if ! dei/ 7 truly ! philosoph] he pret5ds to be2 might suffice to conv9ce him ( 8 error4 ,= ! clos5ess ( ! analogy betwe5 ! works ( nature1 & ! ^w ( ! gospel1 be+ f\nd to be su*1 t e bl[ :i* is aim$ at ! "o1 reb\nds ) undim9i%$ =ce aga9/ ! o!r3 ! conviction ( _! common orig9 mu/ be ! inf]5ce ( unbiass$ und]/&+4 ,?us1 :5 9 ! outset ( 8 argum5t1 ! dei/ tells u1 t z ob$i5ce mu/ be ! object ( ,god's approbation1 & disob$i5ce ! gr\nd ( 8 displeasure1 x mu/ foll[ by natural consequ5ce1 t :5 m5 h transgress$ ! div9e comm&s1 rep5tance & am5dm5t ( life w place !m 9 ! same situation z if !y _h nev] (f5d$3--he does n recollect1 t actual exp]i5ce ( ! c\rse ( nature directly contradicts ! ass]tion2 & t1 9 ! common occurr5ces ( life1 ! man :o by intemp]ance & voluptu\sness1 has injur$ 8 "*1 8 =tune1 & 8 heal?1 does n f9d himself in/antly re/or$ to ! full enjoym5t ( ^! bless+s on rep5t+ ( 8 pa/ misconduct1 & det]m9+ on future am5dm5t4 ,n[1 if ! attributes ( ! ,deity dem&1 t ! puni%m5t %\ld n outlive ! crime1 on :at gr\nd %all we ju/ify ?is temporal disp5sation8 ,! diff]5ce 9 degree1 _c affect ! "q 9 ! lea/4 ,x matt]s n1 :e!r ! puni%m5t be ( long or %ort duration2 :e!r 9 ?is _w1 or 9 ! next4 ,if ! ju/ice or ! goodness ( ,god1 require t puni%m5t %\ld n be inflict$ :5 rep5tance has tak5 place2 x mu/ be a violation ( ^? attributes to p]mit any puni%m5t :atev]1 ! mo/ slight1 or ! mo/ transi5t4 ,nor w x avail to say1 t ! evils ( ?is life att5dant ^u vice1 are ! effects ( an e/abli%$ con/itution1 & foll[ 9 ! way ( natural consequ5ce4 ,is n t e/abli%$ con/itution itself1 ! effect ( ! div9e decree8 ,& are n its sev]al op]ations z mu* ! appo9tm5t ( its ,almighty fram]1 z if !y _h individually fl[$ f 8 imm$iate direction8 ,b besides1 :at reason h we to suppose t ,god's treatm5t ( u 9 a future /ate1 w n be ( ! same nature z we f9d x 9 ?is2 accord+ to e/abli%$ rules1 & 9 ! way ( natural consequ5ce8 ,_m circum/ances might be urg$ on ! contr>y1 to ev9ce ! likelihood t x w4 ,b ?is is n necess>y to our pres5t purpose4 ,x is suffici5t1 t ! dei/ _c prove t x w n4 ,our exp]i5ce ( ! pres5t /ate ( ?+s ev9ces1 t indemnity is n ! consequ5ce ( rep5tance "h3 c he adduce a c\nt]-exp]i5ce to %[1 t x w h]eaft]8 ,! ju/ice & goodness ( ,god are n !n necess>ily conc]n$1 9 virtue ( ! s9n]'s rep5tance1 to remove all evil consequ5ces ^u s9 9 ! next life1 or else ! arrangem5t ( ev5ts 9 ?is1 has n be5 regulat$ by ! dictates ( ju/ice & goodness4 ,if ! dei/ admits ! latt]1 :at becomes ( 8 natural religion8 ,n[ let u inquire1 :e!r ! conclusions ( ab/ract reason+ w co9cide ) ! d$uctions ( exp]i5ce4 ,if ob$i5ce be at all times our duty1 9 :at way c pres5t rep5tance release u f ! puni%m5t ( =m] transgressions8 ,c rep5tance annihilate :at is pa/8 ,or c we d m by pres5t ob$i5ce1 ?an acquit ourselves ( pres5t obligation8 ,or1 does ! contrition we exp]i5ce1 add$ to ! positive duties we dis*>ge1 con/itute a surplusage ( m]it1 :i* may be transf]r$ to ! r$uction ( our =m] dem]it8 ,& is ! ju/ification ( ! philosoph]1 :o is too enlight5$ to be a ,*ri/ian1 to be built1 aft] all1 ^u ! absurdities ( sup]]ogation8 #8,we may z well affirm1' says a le>n$ ,div9e1 #8t our =m] ob$i5ce atones = our pres5t s9s1 z t our pres5t ob$i5ce makes am5ds = antec$5t transgressions4' ,& x is surely ) a peculi> ill grace1 t ?is suffici5cy ( rep5tance is urg$ by ^?1 :o d5y ! possible efficacy ( ,*ri/'s m$iation2 s9ce ! gr\nd on :i* !y d5y ! latt]1 equally s]ves = ! rejection ( ! =m]3 ! necess>y connexion betwe5 ! m]its ( "o be+1 & ! acquittal ( ano!r1 n be+ less conceivable1 ?an t :i* is conceiv$ to subsi/ betwe5 ob$i5ce at "o "t1 & ! =giv5ess ( disob$i5ce at ano!r4 ,s9ce !n1 ^u ! :ole1 exp]i5ce 7z f> z x ext5ds7 goes to prove ! natural inefficacy ( rep5tance to remove ! effects ( pa/ transgressions2 & ! ab/ract reason ( ! ?+1 c furni% no l9k1 :]eby to connect pres5t ob$i5ce ) =giv5ess ( =m] s9s3 x foll[s1 t h[ev] ! contemplation ( ,god's inf9ite goodness & love1 might excite "s fa9t hope1 t m]cy w\ld be ext5d$ to ! s9c]ely p5it5t2 ! animat+ c]ta9ty ( ?is mom5t\s tru?1 )\t :i* ! religi\s s5se c h no place1 c be d]iv$ f ! express communication ( ! ,deity alone4 ,b x is yet urg$ by ^?1 :o w\ld measure ! proce$+s ( div9e wisdom by ! /&>d ( _! own reason2 t1 admitt+ ! necessity ( a ,revelation on ?is subject1 x _h be5 suffici5t = ! ,deity to h made kn[n to man 8 b5evol5t int5tion2 & t ! circuit\s app>atus ( ! s*eme ( r$emption mu/ h be5 sup]flu\s1 = ! purpose ( rescu+ ! _w f ! t]rors & dom9ion ( s92 :5 ?is might h be5 effect$ 9 a way inf9itely m simple & intelligible1 & bett] calculat$ to excite our gratitude & love1 m]ely by proclaim+ to mank9d a free p>don1 & p]fect indemnity1 on condition ( rep5tance & am5dm5t4 ,to ! disput]1 :o w\ld ?us prescribe to ,god ! mode by :i* he may be/ conduct 8 creatures to happ9ess1 we might z be=e reply1 by ! application ( 8 own argum5t to ! c\rse ( ord9>y ev5ts3 & we might dem& ( him to in=m u1 :]e=e ! ,deity %\ld h left ! su/5ance ( life1 dep5d+ on ! t$i\s process ( human lab\r & contrivance1 9 re>+ f a small se$1 & conduct+ to ! p]fection fitt+ x = ! use ( man1 ! necess>y article ( n\ri%m5t2 :5 ! end might h be5 at once accompli%$ by its in/antane\s production4 ,& w he cont5d t bread has n be5 orda9$ = ! support ( man2 because t1 in/ead ( ! pres5t circuit\s mode ( its production1 x might h be5 ra9$ d[n f heav51 l ! manna 9 ! wild]ness8 ,on gr\nds su* z ^!1 ! philosoph] 7z he wi%es to be call$7 may be safely all[$ to object to ! notion ( =giv5ess by a ,m$iator4 ,) respect to e su* objection z ?is1 x may be well1 once = all1 to make ?is g5]al obs]vation4 ,we f9d1 f ! :ole c\rse ( nature1 t ,god gov]ns ! _w1 n by indep5d5t acts1 b by connect$ sy/em4 ,! in/rum5ts :i* he employs 9 ! ord9>y works ( 8 ,provid5ce1 are n physically necess>y to 8 op]ations4 ,he might h act$ )\t !m1 if he pleas$4 #8,he might1 = in/ance1 h creat$ all m51 )\t ! int]v5tion ( p>5ts3 b :]e !n _h be5 ! b5eficial connexion betwe5 p>5ts & *ildr52 & ! num]\s advantages result+ to human society f su* connexion8' ,! difficulty lies "h3 ! uses aris+ f ! connexions ( ,god's acts may be v>i\s2 & su* are ! pregnancies ( 8 works1 t a s+le act may answ] a prodigi\s v>iety ( purposes4 ,( ! sev]al purposes we are1 = ! mo/ "p1 ignorant3 & f ?is ignorance are d]iv$ mo/ ( our weak objections aga9/ ! ways ( 8 ,provid5ce2 :il/ we fooli%ly presume1 t1 l human ag5ts1 he has b "o end 9 view4 ,?is obs]vation we %all f9d ( mat]ial use 9 our exam9ation ( ! rema9+ argum5ts adduc$ by ! dei/ on ! pres5t subject4 ,& !re is none to :i* x m =cibly applies ?an to t by :i* he endeav\rs to prove ! notion ( a ,m$iator to be inconsi/5t ) ! div9e immutability4 ,x is ei!r1 he affirms1 agreeable to ! w ( ,god to grant salvation on rep5tance1 & !n he w grant x )\t a ,m$iator3 or x is n agreeable to 8 w1 & !n a ,m$iator c be ( no avail1 unless we admit ! mutability ( ! div9e decrees4 ,b ! objector is n1 p]haps1 aw>e h[ f> ?is reason+ w ext5d4 ,let u try x 9 ! case ( pray]4 ,all su* ?+s z are agreeable to ! w ( ,god mu/ be accompli%$1 :e!r we pray or n2 & !re=e our pray]s are useless1 unless !y be suppos$ to h a p[] ( alt]+ 8 w4 ,& inde$1 ) equal conclusiv5ess x might be prov$ t rep5tance itself mu/ be unnecess>y4 ,= if x be fit t our s9s %\ld be =giv51 ,god w =give u )\t rep5tance3 & if x be unfit1 rep5tance c be ( no avail4 ,! error 9 all ^! conclusions is ! same1 x consi/s 9 mi/ak+ a conditional = an absolute decree2 & 9 suppos+ ,god to orda9 an end unalt]ably1 )\t any conc]n z to ! int]m$iate /eps1 :]eby t end is to be accompli%$4 ,:]eas ! mann] is sometimes z necess>y z ! act propos$3 s t if n done 9 t p>ticul> way1 x w\ld n h be5 done at all4 ,( ?is obs]vation1 abundant illu/ration may be d]iv$1 z well f natural z f reveal$ religion4 #8,?us we "k f natural religion1 t x is agreeable to ! w ( ,god1 t ! di/resses ( mank9d %\ld be reliev$3 & yet we see ! de/itute1 f a wise con/itution ( ,provid5ce1 left to ! prec>i\s b5evol5ce ( _! fell[-m52 & if n reliev$ by !m1 !y are n reliev$ at all4 ,9 l mann]1 9 ,revelation1 9 ! case ( ,naaman ! ,syrian1 we f9d t ,god 0 will+ he %\ld be heal$ ( 8 leprosy2 b yet he 0 n will+ t x %\ld be done1 except 9 "o p>ticul> mann]4 ,abana & ,ph>p> 7 z fam\s z any ( ! riv]s ( ,israel4 ,c\ld he n wa% 9 !m1 & be clean8 ,c]ta9ly he might1 if ! design ( ,god _h be5 no m ?an to heal him4 ,or x might h be5 done )\t any wa%+ at all4 ,b ! heal+ 0 n ! only design ( ,god1 nor ! mo/ important4 ,! mann] ( ! cure 0 ( m consequ5ce 9 ! moral design ( ,god1 ?an ! cure itself3 ! effect be+ produc$1 = ! sake ( manife/+ to ! :ole k+dom ( ,syria1 ! great p[] ( ! ,god ( ,israel1 by :i* ! cure 0 p]=m$4' ,& 9 l mann]1 ?\gh ,god will$ t ! p5it5t s9n] %\ld receive =giv5ess2 we may see good reason :y1 agreeably to 8 usual proce$+1 he might w x to be grant$ 9 "o p>ticul> mann] only1 ?r\gh ! int]v5tion ( a ,m$iator4 ,al?\gh 9 ! pres5t /age ( ! subject1 9 :i* we are conc]n$ ) ! objections ( ! ,,dei/1 ! argum5t %\ld be conf9$ to ! d$uctions ( natural reason2 yet ,i h add$ ?is in/ance f ,revelation1 because1 /range to say1 "s :o assume ! "n ( ,*ri/ians1 & pr(ess n altoge!r to disc>d ! writt5 ^w ( ,revelation1 adept ! v pr9ciple :i* we h j exam9$4 ,= :at are ! doctr9es ( t description ( ,*ri/ians1 9 ! si/] k+dom1#afi :o glory 9 hav+ br\ght d[n ! high ?+s ( ,god to ! level ( man's und]/&+8 ,t ,*ri/ 0 a p]son s5t into ! _w to promulgate ! w ( ,god3 to communicate new lights on ! subject ( religi\s duties3 by 8 life to set an example ( p]fect ob$i5ce3 by 8 dea? to manife/ 8 s9c]ity3 & by 8 resurrection to conv9ce u ( ! great tru? :i* he _h be5 commission$ to tea*1 our ris+ aga9 to future life4 ,?is1 say !y1 is ! sum & sub/ance ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,x furni%es a pur] morality1 & a m op]ative en=cem5t3 its morality m pure1 z built on ju/] notions ( ! div9e nature3 & its en=cem5t m op]ative1 z f\nd$ on a c]ta9ty ( a /ate ( retribution4 ,& is !n ,*ri/ianity no?+ b a new & m =mal promulgation ( ! religion ( nature8 ,is ! dea? ( ,*ri/ b an atte/ation ( 8 tru?8 ,& are we1 aft] all1 left to our own m]it = acceptance3 & oblig$ to tru/ = our salvation to ! p]fection ( our ob$i5ce8 ,!n inde$1 has ! great ,au?or ( our religion 9 va9 submitt$ to ! agonies ( ! cross2 if aft] hav+ giv5 to mank9d a law1 :i* leaves !m less excusable 9 _! transgressions1 he has left !m to be judg$ by ! rig\r ( t law1 & to /& or fall by _! own p]sonal des]ts4 ,x is said1 inde$1 t z by ?is new disp5sation1 ! c]ta9ty ( p>don on rep5tance has be5 made kn[n1 mank9d has be5 in=m$ ( all t is ess5tial 9 ! doctr9e ( m$iation4 ,b grant+ t no m 0 int5d$ to be convey$1 ?an ! suffici5cy ( rep5tance2 yet x rema9s to be consid]$ 9 :at way t rep5tance 0 likely to be br\ght ab\t4 ,0 ! b>e decl>ation t ,god w\ld =give ! rep5tant s9n]1 suffici5t to ensure 8 am5dm5t8 ,or 0 x n r calculat$ to r5d] him easy "u guilt1 f ! facility ( reconciliation8 ,:at 0 !re to al>m1 to r\se ! s9n] f ! apa?y ( habitual transgression8 ,:at 0 !re to make t impression :i* ! nature ( ,god's moral gov]nm5t dem&s8 ,%all we say t ! grateful s5se ( div9e m]cy w\ld be suffici5t2 & t ! g5]\s feel+s ( our nature1 awak5$ by ! supreme goodness1 w\ld h secur$ our ob$i5ce8 t is1 %all we say1 t ! love ( virtue & ( "r w\ld h ma9ta9$ man 9 8 allegiance8 ,& h we n !n _h abundant exp]i5ce ( :at man c d1 :5 left to 8 own ex]tions1 to be cur$ ( su* va9 & idle fancies8 ,:at is ! hi/ory ( man1 f ! creation to ! "t ( ,*ri/1 b a cont9u$ trial ( 8 natural /r5g?8 ,& :at has be5 ! moral ( t hi/ory1 b t man is /rong1 only z he feels himself weak8 /rong1 only z he feels t 8 nature is corrupt1 & f a consci\sness ( t corruption1 is l$ to place 8 :ole reliance ^u ,god8 ,:at is ! description :i* ! apo/le ( ! ,g5tiles has left u1 ( ! /ate ( ! _w1 at ! com+ ( our ,savi\r8--be+ fill$ ) all unrighte\sness1 =nication1 wick$ness1 covet\sness1 malici\sness2 full ( envy1 murd]1 debate1 deceit1 malignity2 :isp]]s1 backbit]s1 hat]s ( ,god1 despiteful1 pr\d1 boa/]s1 inv5tors ( evil ?+s1 disob$i5t to p>5ts1 )\t und]/&+1 cov5ant break]s1 )\t natural affection1 implacable1 unm]ciful--:o1 kn[+ ! judgm5t ( ,god1 t !y :i* commit su* ?+s are wor?y ( dea?1 n only d ! same1 b h pleasure 9 !m t d !m4 ,"h 7 ! fruits ( t natural goodness ( ! human he>t1 :i* is ! favorite !me & fundam5tal pr9ciple ) t class ( ,*ri/ians1 ) :om we are at pres5t conc]n$4 ,& h we n !n _h full exp]im5t ( our natural p[]s8 ,& %all we yet h ! madness to fly back to our own suffici5cy1 & our own m]its1 & to turn away f t graci\s support1 :i* is (f]$ to u ?r\gh ! m$iation ( ,*ri/8 ,no3 lo/ z m5 71 at ! "t ,*ri/ appe>$1 to all s5se ( true religion3 lo/ z !y mu/ be to x1 at all times1 :5 left to a pr\d confid5ce 9 _! own suffici5cy3 no?+ %ort ( a /rong & salut>y t]ror c\ld awak5 !m to virtue4 ,)\t "s /rik+ expression ( ,god's abhorr5ce ( s91 :i* might "w p[]fully on ! imag9ation & ! he>t1 :at c\ld prove a suffici5t c\nt]action to ! viol5t impulse ( natural passions8 :at1 to ! entail$ depravation1 :i* ! hi/ory ( man1 no less ?an ! voice ( ,revelation1 pron\nces to h infect$ ! :ole human race8 ,besides1 )\t a full & adequate s5se ( guilt1 ! v notion ( =giv5ess1 z x relates to u1 is un9telligible4 ,we c h no idea ( =giv5ess1 unless consci\s ( some?+ to be =giv54 ,ignorant ( our =giv5ess1 we rema9 ignorant ( t goodness :i* conf]s x4 ,& ?us1 )\t "s pro( ( ,god's hatr$ = s91 we rema9 unacqua9t$ ) ! greatness ( 8 love4 ,! simple promulgation !n1 ( =giv5ess on rep5tance1 c\ld n answ] ! purpose4 ,m]ely to "k ! condition1 c\ld avail no?+4 ,an inducem5t ( suffici5t =ce to ensure its fulfilm5t 0 ess5tial4 ,! sy/em ( suffici5cy _h be5 fully tri$1 to satisfy mank9d ( its folly4 ,x 0 n[ "t to introduce a new sy/em1 ! sy/em ( humility4 ,& = ?is purpose1 :at exp$i5t c\ld h be5 devis$ m suitable ?an t :i* has be5 adopt$8--! sacrifice ( ! ,son ( ,god = ! s9s ( m53 proclaim+ to ! _w1 by ! greatness ( ! ransom1 ! imm5sity ( ! guilt3 & !nce1 at ! same "t ev9c+1 9 ! mo/ fe>ful mann]1 ,god's utt] abhorr5ce ( s91 9 requir+ su* expiation2 & ! inf9ity ( 8 love1 9 appo9t+ x4 ,to ?is exp$i5t = man's salvation1 ?\gh x be ! cle> & express language ( ,scripture1 ,i h z yet s\ght no support f ! au?ority ( ,scripture itself4 ,hav+ hi!rto _h to cont5d ) ! dei/1 :o d5ies all ,revelation2 & ! pret5d$ ,*ri/ian1 :o rationaliz+ away its sub/ance1 f9ds x a m]e moral sy/em1 & c discov] 9 x no trace ( a ,r$eem]3 to urge ! decl>ations ( ,scripture1 z to ! p>ticul> nature ( r$emption1 w\ld be to no purpose4 ,its au?ority disclaim$ by ! "o1 & evad$ by ! o!r1 ea* becomes unassailable on any gr\nd1 b t :i* he has *os5 = himself1 ! gr\nd ( g5]al reason4 ,b1 we come n[ to consid] ! objections ( a class ( ,*ri/ians :o1 z !y pr(ess to d]ive _! argum5ts f ! language & mean+ ( ,scripture1 w enable u to try ! subject ( our discussion by ! only true /&>d1 ! ^w ( ,revelation4 ,& inde$1 x 7 mo/ s9c]ely to be wi%$1 t ! doctr9es ( ,scripture 7 at all times collect$ purely f ! ,scripture itself3 & t preconceiv$ notions & arbitr>y !ories 7 n fir/ to be =m$1 & !n ! ,scripture press$ into ! s]vice ( ea* fanciful1 dogma4 ,if ,god has v\*saf$ a ,revelation1 has he n !reby impos$ a duty ( submitt+ our und]/&+s to its p]fect wisdom8 ,%all weak1 %ortsight$ man presume to say1 #8,if ,i f9d ! discov]ies ( ,revelation correspond to my notions ( :at is "r & fit1 ,i w admit !m3 b if !y d n1 ,i am sure !y _c be ! g5u9e s5se ( ,scripture3 & ,i am sure ( x1 on ?is pr9ciple1 t ! wisdom ( ,god _c disagree ) itself8' ,t is1 to express x truly1 t ! wisdom ( ,god _c b agree ) :at ?is judge ( ! actions ( ! ,almighty deems x wise = him to d4 ,! language ( ,scripture mu/ !n1 by e possible ref9em5t1 be made to surr5d] its fair & natural mean+1 to ?is pr$et]m9ation ( its necess>y import4 ,b ! ^w ( revelation be+ ?us p>$ d[n to ! puny dim5sions ( human reason1 h[ diff]s ! ,*ri/ian f ! dei/8 ,! only diff]5ce is ?is3 t :il/ ! "o d5ies t ,god ha? giv5 u a ,revelation2 ! o!r1 compell$ by evid5ce to receive x1 endeav\rs to r5d] x ( no effect4 ,b 9 bo? !re is ! same self-suffici5cy1 ! same pride ( und]/&+ t w\ld erect itself on ! gr\nd ( human reason1 & t disda9s to accept ! div9e fav\r on any conditions b its own4 ,9 bo?1 9 %ort1 ! v *>act]i/ic ( a ,*ri/ian _s is want+--,,humility4 ,= 9 :at consi/s ! entire ( ,*ri/ianity1 b 9 ?is2 t feel+ an utt] incapacity to "w out our own salvation1 we submit our :ole-selves1 our he>ts1 & our und]/&+s1 to ! div9e disposal2 & rely+ on ,god's graci\s assi/ance1 ensur$ to our hone/ endeav\rs to obta9 x1 ?r\gh ! ,m$iation ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 we look up to him1 & to him alone1 = safety8 ,nay1 :at is ! v notion ( religion1 b ?is humble reliance ^u ,god8 ,take ?is away1 & we become a race ( indep5d5t be+s1 claim+ z a debt ! rew>d ( our good works2 a sort ( contract+ p>ty ) ! ,almighty1 contribut+ n\ght to 8 glory1 b anxi\s to ma9ta9 our own indep5d5ce1 & our own rights4 ,& is x n to subdue ?is rebelli\s _s1 :i* is necess>ily at w> ) virtue & ) ,god1 t ,*ri/ianity has be5 introduc$8 ,does n e page ( revelation1 p]emptorily pron\nce ?is2 & yet %all we ex]cise ?is _s1 ev5 ^u ,*ri/ianity itself8 ,assur$ly if we d2 if1 on ! contr>y1 our pride ( und]/&+1 & self-suffici5cy ( reason1 are n made to pro/rate !mselves be=e ! awfully my/]i\s tru?s ( revelation2 if we d n br+ d[n ! rebelli\s _s ( our nature1 to confess t ! wisdom ( man is b fooli%ness ) ,god2 we may be> ! "n ( ,*ri/ians1 b we want ! ess5ce ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,^! obs]vations1 ?\gh !y apply 9 _! full ext5t1 only to ^? :o r$uce ,*ri/ianity to a sy/em purely rational2 yet are1 9 a c]ta9 degree applicable to ! description ( ,*ri/ians1 ^: notion ( r$emption we n[ come to consid]4 ,= :at b a preconceiv$ !ory1 to :i* ,scripture _h be5 compell$ to yield its obvi\s & g5u9e signification1 c\ld ev] h l$ to ! op9ion1 t 9 ! dea? ( ,*ri/ !re 0 no expiation = s92 t ! ^w sacrifice has be5 us$ by ! writ]s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t m]ely 9 a figurative s5se2 & t ! :ole doctr9e ( ! r$emption am\nts b to ?is1 #8t ,god1 will+ to p>don rep5tant s9n]s1 & at ! same "t will+ to d x1 only 9 t way1 :i* w\ld be/ promote ! cause ( virtue1 appo9t$ t ,jesus ,*ri/ %\ld come into ! _w2 & t he1 hav+ taught ! pure doctr9es ( ! gospel2 hav+ pass$ a life ( exempl>y virtue2 hav+ endur$ _m suff]+s1 & f9ally dea? itself1 to prove 8 tru?1 & p]fect 8 ob$i5ce2 & hav+ ris5 aga91 to manife/ ! c]ta9ty ( a future /ate2 has n only1 by 8 example propos$ to mank9d a patt]n = imitation2 b has1 by ! m]its ( 8 ob$i5ce1 obta9$1 ?r\gh 8 int]cession1 z a rew>d1 a k+dom or gov]nm5t ov] ! _w1 :]eby he is enabl$ to be/[ p>don & f9al happ9ess1 ^u all :o w accept !m on ! t]ms ( s9c]e rep5tance4' ,t is1 9 o!r words1 we receive salvation ?r\gh a ,m$iator3 ! m$iation conduct$ ?r\gh int]cession3 & t int]cession successful 9 recomp5se ( ! m]itori\s ob$i5ce ( our ,r$eem]4 ,"h1 inde$1 we f9d ! notion ( r$emption admitt$3 b 9 sett+ up1 = ?is purpose1 ! doctr9e ( pure int]cession1 9 opposition to t ( atonem5t1 we %all p]haps discov]1 :5 prop]ly exam9$1 "s small t9cture ( t mode ( reason+1 :i*1 z we h se51 has l$ ! mod]n ,soc9ian to cont5d aga9/ ! idea ( r$emption at l>ge2 & ! dei/1 aga9/ t ( revelation itself4 ,= ! pres5t1 let u conf9e our att5tion to ! objections :i* ! patrons ( ?is new sy/em br+ aga9/ ! pr9ciple ( atonem5t1 z set =? 9 ! doctr9es ( t *ur* to :i* we m imm$iately belong4 ,z = ^? :i* are f\nd$ 9 views ( g5]al reason1 a little reflection w conv9ce u1 t !re is n any1 :i* c be alleg$ aga9/ ! latt]1 t may n be urg$ ) equal =ce1 aga9/ ! =m]3 n a s+le difficulty ) :i* x is attempt$ to encumb] ! "o1 t does n equally emb>rass ! o!r4 ,?is hav+ be5 ev9c$1 we %all !n see h[ little reason !re 0 = rel9qui%+ ! pla9 & natural mean+ ( scripture2 & = op5+ ! door to a latitude ( int]pretation1 9 :i*1 x is b too mu* ! fa%ion to indulge at ! pres5t day1 & :i* if p]sev]$ 91 mu/ r5d] ! ^w ( ,god a nullity4 ,! fir/1 & mo/ important ( ! objections we h n[ to consid]1 is t :i* repres5ts ! doctr9e ( atonem5t1 z f\nd$ on ! div9e implacability--inasmu* z x supposes1 t to appease ! rigid ju/ice ( ,god1 x 0 requisite t puni%m5t %\ld be inflict$2 & t consequ5tly ! s9n] c\ld n by any means h be5 releas$1 _h n ,*ri/ suff]$ 9 8 /ead4 ,7 ?is a fai?ful /atem5t ( ! doctr9e ( atonem5t1 !re _h inde$ be5 j gr\nd = ! objection4 ,b t ?is is n ! fair repres5tation ( c&id tru?1 let ! objector feel1 by ! application ( ! same mode ( reason+1 to ! sy/em :i* he upholds4 ,if x 0 necess>y to ! =giv5ess ( man1 t ,*ri/ %\ld suff]2 & ?r\gh ! m]its ( 8 ob$i5ce1 & z ! fruit ( 8 int]cession1 obta9 ! p[] ( grant+ t =giv5ess2 does x n foll[1 t _h n ,*ri/ ?us suff]$ & int]c$$1 we c\ld n h be5 =giv58 ,& has he n !n1 z x 71 tak5 u out ( ! h&s ( a sev]e & /rict judge2 & is x n to him alone t we owe our p>don8 ,"h ! argum5t is exactly p>allel1 & ! objection ( implacability equally applies4 ,n[ :at is ! answ]8 #8,t al?\gh x is ?r\gh ! m]its & int]cession ( ,*ri/ t we are =giv52 yet ^! 7 n ! procur+ cause1 b ! means1 by :i* ,god orig9ally dispos$ to =give1 ?\ght x "r to be/[ 8 p>don4' ,let !n ! ^w int]cession be *ang$ = sacrifice1 & see :e!r ! answ] be n equally conclusive4 ,! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ 0 nev] deem$ by any :o did n wi% to calumniate ! doctr9e ( atonem5t1 to h made ,god placable1 b m]ely view$ z ! means appo9t$ by div9e wisdom1 by :i* to be/[ =giv5ess4 ,& agreeably to ?is1 d we n f9d ?is sacrifice e :]e spok5 (1 z orda9$ by ,god himself8--,god s lov$ ! _w1 t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life--& h]e9 is love1 n t we lov$ ,god1 b t he lov$ u1 & s5t 8 ,son to be ! propitiation = our s9s--& aga9 we are told1 t we are r$eem$ ) ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/1 z ( a lamb )\t blemi%1 & )\t spot---:o v]ily 0 =eorda9$ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w--& aga91 t ,*ri/ is ! ,lamb sla9 f ! f\ndation ( ! _w4 ,s9ce !n1 ! notion ( ! effici5cy ( ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 conta9$ 9 ! doctr9e ( atonem5t1 /&s precisely on ! same f\ndation ) t ( pure int]cession--m]ely z ! means :]eby ,god has ?\ght fit to grant 8 fav\r & graci\s aid to rep5tant s9n]s1 & to fulfil t m]ciful int5tion1 :i* he _h at all times ent]ta9$ t[>ds 8 fall5 creatures3 & s9ce by ! same sort ( repres5tation1 ! *>ge ( implacability 9 ! ,div9e ,be+1 is z applicable to ! "o s*eme z to ! o!r2 t is1 s9ce x is a calumny mo/ f\lly ca/ ^u bo?3 we may e/imate ) :at c&\r ?is has be5 made by ^? :o hold ! "o doctr9e ! fundam5tal gr\nd ( _! objections aga9/ ! o!r4 ,=1 on ! gr\nd ( ! expression ( ,god's unb\nd$ love to 8 creatures e :]e ?r\gh ,scripture1 & ( 8 sev]al decl>ations t he =gave !m freely1 x is1 t !y pr9cipally cont5d1 t ! notion ( expiation by ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ _c be ! g5u9e doctr9e ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,b /ill x is dem&$1 #89 :at way c ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 consid]$ z a sacrifice ( expiation1 be conceiv$ to op]ate to ! remission ( s9s1 unless by ! appeas+ a ,be+1 :o o!rwise w\ld n h =giv5 u8'--,to ?is ! answ] ( ! ,*ri/ian is1 #8,i "k n1 nor does x conc]n me to "k 9 :at mann] ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ is connect$ ) ! =giv5ess ( s9s2 x is en\gh1 t ?is is decl>$ by ,god to be ! m$ium ?r\gh :i* my salvation is effect$4 ,i pret5d n to dive into ! c\nsels ( ! ,almighty4 ,i submit to 8 wisdom3 & ,i w n reject 8 grace1 because 8 mode ( v\*saf+ x is n )9 my compreh5sion4' ,b n[ let u try ! doctr9e ( pure int]cession by ?is same objection4 ,x has be5 ask$1 h[ c ! suff]+s ( "o ,be+ be conceiv$ to h any connexion ) ! =giv5ess ( ano!r4 ,let u likewise inquire1 h[ ! m]itori\s ob$i5ce ( "o ,be+1 c be conceiv$ to h any connexion ) ! p>don ( ! transgressions ( ano!r3 or :e!r ! pray]s ( a righte\s ,be+ 9 behalf ( a wick$ p]son1 c be imag9$ to h m weight 9 obta9+ =giv5ess = ! transgressor1 ?an ! same supplication1 second$ by ! (f]+ up ( life itself1 to procure t =giv5ess8 ,! fact is1 ! want ( discov]able connexion has no?+ to d ) ei!r4 ,nei!r ! sacrifice nor ! int]cession has1 z f> z we c compreh5d1 any efficacy :atev]4 ,all t we "k1 or c "k ( ! "o or ( ! o!r is1 t x has be5 appo9t$ z ! means1 by :i* ,god has det]m9$ to act ) respect to man4 ,s t to object to ! "o1 because ! mode ( op]ation is unkn[n1 is n only giv+ up ! o!r1 b ! v notion ( a ,m$iator2 & if foll[$ on1 _c fail to lead to pure deism1 & p]haps may n /op ev5 !re4 ,?us we h se51 to :at ! g5]al objections aga9/ ! doctr9e ( atonem5t am\nt4 ,! *>ges ( div9e implacability1 & ( inefficaci\s means1 we h f\nd to be> ) z little =ce aga9/ ?is1 z aga9/ ! doctr9e :i* is attempt$ to be sub/itut$ 9 its room4 ,we come n[ to ! objections :i* are drawn f ! imm$iate language ( scripture1 9 ^? passages 9 :i* ! nature ( our r$emption is describ$4 ,& fir/1 x is ass]t$1 t x is no :]e said 9 scripture1 t ,god is reconcil$ to u by ,*ri/'s dea?1 b t we are e :]e said to be reconcil$ to ,god4 ,n[ 9 ?is objection1 :i* cle>ly lays ! :ole /ress ^u our ob$i5ce1 we discov] ! secret spr+ ( ?is entire sy/em1 :i* is set up 9 opposition to ! s*eme ( atonem5t3 we see t reluctance to "p ) ! pr\d feel+ ( m]it1 ) :i* ! pr9ciple ( r$emption by ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ is op5ly at w>3 & consequ5tly we see ! ess5tial diff]5ce !re is betwe5 ! two doctr9es at pres5t "u consid]ation2 & ! necessity !re exi/s = sep>at+ !m by ! cle>e/ m>ks ( di/9ction4 ,b to return to ! objection t has be5 made1 x v =tunately happ5s1 t we h ! mean+ ( ! words 9 _! scripture use1 def9$ by no less an au?ority ?an t ( our ,savi\r himself--,if ?\ br+ ?y gift to ! alt>1 & !re rememb]e/ t ?y bro!r ha? aught aga9/ !e1 leave !re ?y gift be=e ! alt>1 & g ?y way--fir/ be reconcil$ to ?y bro!r1 & !n come & (f] ?y gift4 ,n[1 f ?is pla9 in/ance1 9 :i* ! p]son (f5d+ is expressly describ$1 z ! p>ty to be reconcil$ to him :o _h be5 (f5d$1 by agree+ to 8 t]ms ( accommodation1 & !reby mak+ 8 peace ) him2 x manife/ly appe>s1 9 :at s5se ?is expression is to be und]/ood 9 ! language ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,! v words !n produc$ = ! purpose ( %[+ t !re 0 no displeasure on ! "p ( ,god1 :i* x 0 necess>y by "s means to av]t1 prove ! direct contr>y3 & our be+ reconcil$ to ,god1 evid5tly does n mean1 our giv+ up our s9s1 & !reby lay+ aside our enmity to ,god1 79 :i* s5se ! objection supposes x to be tak57 b ! turn+ away 8 displeasure1 :]eby we are enabl$ to rega9 8 fav\r4 ,& inde$ x 7 /range1 _h x n meant ?is4 ,:at6 are we to suppose ! ,god ( ! ,*ri/ian1 l ! deity ( ! ,epicurean1 to look on ) indiff]5ce ^u ! actions ( ?is life1 & n to be (f5d$ at ! s9n]8 ,! displeasure ( ,god1 x is to be rememb]$1 is n l man's displeasure1 a res5tm5t or passion1 b a judicial disapprobation3 :i* if we ab/ract f our notion ( ,god1 we mu/ cease to view him z ! moral gov]nor ( ! _w4 ,& x is f ! want ( ?is di/9ction1 :i* is s highly necess>y2 & ! consequ5t fe> ( degrad+ ! ,deity1 by attribut+ to him :at might appe> to be ! weakness ( passion2 t !y1 :o tru/ to reason m ?an to scripture1 h be5 )held f admitt+ any pr9ciple t impli$ displeasure on ! "p ( ,god4 ,_h !y att5d$ b a little to ! pla9 language ( scripture1 !y might h rectifi$ _! mi/ake4 ,!y w\ld !re h f\nd ! wra? ( ,god aga9/ ! disob$i5t1 spok5 ( 9 almo/ e page4 ,!y w\ld h f\nd also a case :i* is exactly 9 po9t to ! ma9 argum5t be=e u2 9 :i* !re is describ$1 n only ! wra? ( ,god1 b ! turn+ away ( 8 displeasure by ! mode ( sacrifice4 ,! case is t ( ! ?ree fri5ds ( ,job1--9 :i* ,god expressly says1 t 8 wra? is k9dl$ aga9/ ! fri5ds ( ,job1 because !y _h n spok5 ( him ! ?+ t 0 "r2 & at ! same "t directs !m to (f] up a sacrifice1 z ! way ( av]t+ 8 ang]4 ,b !n x is urg$1 t ,god is e :]e spok5 ( z a be+ ( inf9ite love4 ,true2 & ! :ole difficulty arises f build+ on p>tial texts4 ,:5 m5 p]petually talk ( ,god's ju/ice1 z be+ necess>ily modifi$ by 8 goodness1 !y seem to =get t x is no less ! language ( scripture1 & ( reason1 t 8 goodness %\ld be modifi$ by 8 ju/ice4 ,our error on ?is subject proce$s f our own n>r[ views1 :i* compel u to consid] ! attributes ( ! ,supreme ,be+1 z s _m di/9ct qualities1 :5 we %\ld conceive ( !m z insep>ably bl5d$ toge!r2 & 8 :ole nature z "o great impulse to :at is be/4 ,z to ,god's displeasure aga9/ s9n]s1 !re c be !n ^u ! :ole no reasonable gr\nd ( d\bt4 ,& aga9/ ! doctr9e ( atonem5t1 no difficulty c arise f ! scripture phrase ( m5 be+ reconcil$ to ,god3 s9ce1 z we h se51 t directly implies ! turn+ away ! displeasure ( ,god1 s z to be aga9 re/or$ to 8 fav\r & protection4 ,b1 ?\gh all ?is mu/ be admitt$ by ^? :o w n %ut _! eyes aga9/ reason & scripture2 yet /ill x is cont5d$1 t ! dea? ( ,*ri/ _c be consid]$ z a propitiatory sacrifice4 ,n[1 :5 we f9d him describ$ z ! ,lamb ( ,god :i* take? away ! s9s ( ! _w2 :5 we are told1 t ,*ri/ ha? giv5 himself = u1 an (f]+ & a sacrifice to ,god2 & t he ne$$ n1 l ! high-prie/s "u ! law1 to (f] up sacrifice daily1 fir/ = 8 own s9s1 & !n = ! p's2 = t ?is he did once1 :5 he (f]$ up himself2 :5 he is expressly ass]t$ to be ! propitiation = our s9s2 & ,god is said to h lov$ u1 & to h s5t 8 ,son to be ! propitiation = our s9s2 :5 ,isaiah describes 8 s\l z made an (f]+ = s92 :5 x is said t ,god sp>$ n 8 own ,son1 b deliv]$ him up = u all2 & t by him we h receiv$ ! atonem5t2 :5 ^!1 & _m o!r su* passages are to be f\nd2 :5 e expression ref]r+ to ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 evid5tly indicates ! notion ( a sacrifice ( atonem5t & propitiation2 :5 ?is sacrifice is p>ticul>ly repres5t$1 z ( ! nature ( a s9-(f]+2 :i* 0 a species ( sacrifice #8prescrib$ to be (f]$ ^u ! commission ( an (f5ce1 aft] :i* ! (f5d+ p]son 0 consid]$ z if he _h nev] s9n$2' x may well appe> surpris+ on :at gr\nd x c be que/ion$1 t ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is pron\nc$ 9 scripture to h be5 a sacrifice ( atonem5t & expiation = ! s9s ( m54 ,x is ass]t$1 t ! sev]al passages :i* seem to speak ?is language1 conta9 no?+ m ?an figurative allusions3 t all t is int5d$ is1 t ,*ri/ laid d[n 8 life =1 t is1 on acc\nt ( mank9d3 & t !re be+ circum/ances ( resemblance betwe5 ?is ev5t & ! sacrifices ( ! law1 t]ms 7 borr[$ f ! latt]1 to express ! =m] 9 a mann] m lively & impressive4 ,& z a pro( t ! application ( ^! t]ms is b figurative1 x is cont5d$1 #a/4 ,t ! dea? ( ,*ri/ did n correspond lit]ally & exactly1 to ! c]emonies ( ! ,mosaic sacrifice3 #b;dly4 ,t be+ 9 diff]5t places comp>$ to diff]5t k9ds ( sacrifices1 to all ( :i* x c\ld n possibly correspond1 x _c be consid]$ z exactly ( ! nature ( any3 & la/ly1 t !re 0 no su* ?+ z a sacrifice ( propitiation or expiation ( s9 "u ! ,mosaic disp5sation at all2 ?is notion hav+ be5 entirely ( ,hea!n orig94 ,z to ! two fir/ argum5ts1 !y des]ve b little consid]ation4 ,! want ( an exact similitude to ! precise =m ( ! ,mosaic sacrifice1 is b a sl5d] objection4 ,x might z well be said1 t because ,*ri/ 0 n ( ! species ( animal1 :i* _h usually be5 (f]$ up2 or because he 0 n sla9 9 ! same mann]2 or because he 0 n (f]$ by ! high-prie/1 !re c\ld h be5 no sacrifice4 ,b ?is is manife/ trifl+4 ,if ! =mal notion ( a sacrifice = s91 t is1 a life (f]$ up 9 expiation be adh]$ to1 no?+ m c be requir$ to con/itute x a sacrifice1 except by ^? :o mean to cavil1 n to discov] tru?4 ,aga91 z to ! second argum5t1 :i* f ! comp>ison ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 to ! diff]5t k9ds ( sacrifices1 w\ld inf] t x 0 n ( ! nature ( any1 x may be repli$1 t x w m reasonably foll[1 t x 0 ( ! nature ( all4 ,resembl+ t ( ! ,passov]1 inasmu* z by x we 7 deliv]$ f an evil yet great] ?an t ( ,egyptian bondage2 p>tak+ ! nature ( ! s9 (f]+1 z be+ accept$ 9 expiation ( transgression2 & simil> to ! in/itution ( ! scape-goat1 z be>+ ! accumulat$ s9s ( all3 may we n reasonably suppose t ?is "o great sacrifice conta9$ ! full import & completion ( ! :ole sacrificial sy/em8 ,& t s f> f be+ spok5 ( 9 figure1 z be>+ "s resemblance to ! sacrifices ( ! law1 !y 7 on ! contr>y1 z ! apo/le expressly tells u1 b figures1 or fa9t & p>tial repres5tations ( ?is /up5d\s sacrifice :i* _h be5 orda9$ f ! beg9n+8 ,& besides1 x is to be rem>k$ 9 g5]al1 ) respect to ! figurative application ( ! sacrificial t]ms to ! dea? ( ,*ri/2 t ! /rik+ resemblance betwe5 t & ! sacrifices ( ! law1 :i* is assign$ z ! reason ( su* application1 w\ld h produc$ j ! contr>y effect ^u ! sacr$ writ]s2 s9ce !y mu/ h be5 aw>e t ! con/ant use ( su* expressions1 aid$ by ! /r5g? ( ! resemblance1 mu/ h laid a f\ndation = error1 9 t :i* con/itutes ! ma9 doctr9e ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,be+ address$ to a p ^: religion 0 entirely sacrificial1 9 :at b ! obvi\s & lit]al s5se1 c\ld ! sacrificial repres5tation ( ! dea? ( ,*ri/ h be5 und]/ood8 ,we come n[ to ! ?ird & pr9cipal objection1 :i* is built ^u ! ass]tion1 t no sacrifices ( atonem5t 79 ! s5se 9 :i* we apply ?is t]m to ! dea? ( ,*ri/7 _h exi/5ce "u ! ,mosaic law3 su* z 7 call$ by t "n hav+ _h an entirely diff]5t import4 ,n[ t c]ta9 (f]+s "u ?is d5om9ation1 relat$ to ?+s1 & 7 employ$ = ! purpose ( purification1 s z to r5d] !m fit in/rum5ts ( ! c]emonial wor%ip1 mu/ und\bt$ly be admitt$4 ,t o!rs 7 aga9 appo9t$ to relieve p]sons f c]emonial incapacities1 s z to re/ore !m to ! privilege ( jo9+ 9 ! s]vices ( ! temple1 is equally true4 ,b t !re 7 o!rs ( a nature /rictly propitiatory1 & orda9$ to av]t ! displeasure ( ,god f ! transgressor1 n only ( ! c]emonial1 b1 9 "s cases1 ev5 ( ! moral law1 w appe> manife/ ^u a v slight exam9ation4 ,?us we f9d x decre$1 t if a s\l s9 & commit a trespass aga9/ ! ,"l1 & lie unto 8 neighb\r 9 t :i* 0 deliv]$ to him to keep--or h f\nd t :i* 0 lo/1 & lie? conc]n+ x1 & ,,swe>e? ,,falsely1 !n1 because he ha? s9n$ 9 ?is1 he %all n only make re/itution to 8 neighb\r--b he %all br+ 8 trespass-(f]+ unto ! ,"l1 a ram )\t blemi% out ( ! flock2 & ! prie/ %all make an ,,atonem5t = him be=e ! ,"l1 & x %all be ,,=giv5 ,,him4 ,& aga9 9 a case ( crim9al connexion ) a bond-maid :o 0 betro!d1 ! (f5d] is ord]$ to br+ 8 trespass-(f]+1 & ! prie/ is to make ,,atonem5t = him ) ! trespass-(f]+1 = ! s9 :i* he ha? done2 & ! s9 :i* he ha? done %all be ,,=giv5 him4 ,& 9 ! case ( all (f5ces :i* fell n "u ! description ( presumptu\s1 x is manife/ f ! slighte/ inspection ( ! book ( ,leviticus1 t ! atonem5t prescrib$1 0 appo9t$ z ! means :]eby ,god might be propitiat$1 or reconcil$ to ! (f5d]4 ,aga91 z to ! vic>i\s import ( ! ,mosaic sacrifice2 or1 9 o!r words1 its express+ an ackn[l$gm5t ( :at ! s9n] _h des]v$2 ?is n only seems directly set =? 9 ! acc\nt ( ! fir/ (f]+ 9 ,leviticus1 :]e x is said ( ! p]son :o br\ght a free-w (f]+1 he %all lay 8 h& ^u ! head ( ! burnt-(f]+1 & x %all be ,,accept$ ,,= him to make atonem5t = him3 b ! c]emony ( ! scape-goat on ! day ( expiation1 appe>s to place ?is matt] beyond d\bt4 ,on ?is head1 h[ev]1 z n be+ necess>y to my argum5t1 ,i %all n at pres5t enl>ge4 ,t expiatory sacrifice 79 ! /rict & prop] s5se ( ! ^w7 0 a "p ( ! ,mosaic in/itution1 !re rema9s !n1 ,i tru/1 no suffici5t reason to d5y4 ,t x exi/$ 9 l mann] among/ ! ,arabians1 9 ! "t ( ,job1 we h already se54 ,& t its univ]sal preval5ce 9 ! ,hea!n _w1 ?\gh corrupt$ & disfigur$ by idolatr\s practices1 0 ! result ( an orig9al div9e appo9tm5t1 e c&id inquir] w f9d little reason to d\bt4 ,b be ?is z x may1 x mu/ be admitt$1 t propitiatory sacrifices n only exi/$ ?r\gh ! :ole ,g5tile _w1 b _h place "u ! law ( ,moses4 ,! argum5t !n1 :i* f ! non-exi/5ce ( su* sacrifices among/ ! ,jews1 w\ld d5y ! t]m :5 appli$ to ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 to indicate su* sacrifice1 necess>ily falls to ! gr\nd4 ,b1 9 fact1 !y :o d5y ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ to be a real & prop] sacrifice = s91 mu/1 if !y are consi/5t1 d5y t any su* sacrifice ev] did exi/1 by div9e appo9tm5t4 ,= on :at pr9ciple d !y d5y ! =m]1 b ?is8--t ! suff]+s & dea? ( ,*ri/1 = ! s9s & salvation ( m51 c make no *ange 9 ,god3 _c r5d] him m ready to =give1 m b5evol5t ?an he is 9 8 own nature2 & consequ5tly c h no p[] to av]t f ! (f5d] ! puni%m5t ( 8 transgression4 ,n[1 on ! same pr9ciple1 e sacrifice = ! expiation ( s91 mu/ be impossible4 ,& ?is expla9s ! true cause :y ^! p]sons w n admit ! language ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 cle> & express z x is1 to signify a real & prop] sacrifice = s93 & :y !y feel x necess>y to expla9 away ! equally cle> & express description ( t species ( sacrifice 9 ! old4 ,sett+ out ) a preconceiv$ errone\s notion ( its nature1 & "o :i* involves a manife/ contradiction2 !y hold !mselves ju/ifi$ 9 reject+ e acceptation ( scripture :i* supports x4 ,b1 _h !y m accurately exam9$ ! true import ( ! t]m 9 scripture use1 !y w\ld h p]ceiv$ no su* contradiction1 nor w\ld !y h f\nd !mselves compell$ to ref9e away by /ra9$ & unnatural int]pretations1 ! cle> & obvi\s mean+ ( ! sacr$ text4 ,!y w\ld h se51 t a sacrifice = s91 9 scripture language1 implies solely ?is1 #8a sacrifice wisely & graci\sly appo9t$ by ,god1 ! moral gov]nor ( ! _w1 to expiate ! guilt ( s9 9 su* a mann] z to av]t ! puni%m5t ( x f ! (f5d]4' ,to ask :y ,god %\ld h appo9t$ ?is p>ticul> mode1 or 9 :at way x c av]t ! puni%m5t ( s91 is to take u back to ! g5]al po9t at issue ) ! dei/1 :i* has be5 already discuss$4 ,) ! ,*ri/ian1 :o admits r$emption "u any modification1 su* matt]s _c be subjects ( inquiry4 ,b ev5 to our imp]fect appreh5sion1 "s circum/ances ( natural connexion & fitness may be po9t$ out4 ,! :ole may be consid]$ z a s5sible & /rik+ repres5tation ( a puni%m5t1 :i* ! s9n] 0 consci\s he des]v$ f ,god's ju/ice3 & !n1 on ! "p ( ,god1 x becomes a public decl>ation ( 8 holy displeasure aga9/ s91 & ( 8 m]ciful compassion = ! s9n]2 & on ! "p ( ! (f5d]1 :5 (f]$ by or = him1 x implies a s9c]e confession ( guilt1 & a he>ty desire ( obta9+ p>don3 & ^u ! due p]=mance ( ?is s]vice1 ! s9n] is p>don$1 & escapes ! p5alty ( 8 transgression4 ,?is we %all f9d agreeable to ! nature ( a sacrifice = s91 z laid d[n 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,n[ is !re any ?+ 9 ?is degrad+ to ! hon\r ( ,god2 or 9 ! smalle/ degree inconsi/5t ) ! dictates ( natural reason8 ,& 9 ?is view1 :at is !re 9 ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 z a sacrifice = ! s9s ( mank9d1 t may n 9 a c]ta9 degree1 be embrac$ by our natural notions8 ,= accord+ to ! explanation j giv51 is x n a decl>ation to ! :ole _w1 ( ! greatness ( _! s9s2 & ( ! proportionate m]cy & compassion ( ,god1 :o _h orda9$ ?is me?od1 :]eby1 9 a mann] consi/5t ) 8 attributes1 8 fall5 creatures might be aga9 tak5 into 8 fav\r1 on _! mak+ !mselves p>ties 9 ?is great sacrifice3 t is1 on _! comply+ ) ^? conditions1 :i*1 on ! receiv$ notion ( sacrifice1 w\ld r5d] !m p>ties 9 ?is2 namely1 an adequate conviction ( guilt1 a proportionate s5se ( ,god's love1 & a firm det]m9ation1 ) an humble fai? 9 ! suffici5cy ( ?is sacrifice1 to endeav\r aft] a life ( am5dm5t & ob$i5ce8 ,?us mu* falls )9 ! rea* ( our compreh5sion on ?is my/]i\s subject4 ,:e!r 9 ! exp&$ range ( ,god's moral gov]nm5t1 "s o!r end may n be held 9 view1 9 ! dea? ( 8 only begott5 ,son1 x is n = u to enquire2 nor does x 9 any degree conc]n u3 :at ,god has be5 pleas$ to reveal1 x is alone our duty to believe4 ,"o rem>kable circum/ance inde$ !re is1 9 :i* ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ diff]s f all ^? sacrifices :i* 7 (f]$ "u ! law4 ,our bless$ ,"l 0 n only ! ,subject ( ! (f]+1 b ! ,prie/ :o (f]$ x4 ,!re=e he has become n only a sacrifice1 b an int]cessor2 8 int]cession be+ f\nd$ ^u ?is volunt>y act ( b5evol5ce1 by :i* he (f]$ himself )\t spot to ,god4 ,we are n only !n 9 virtue ( ! sacrifice1 =giv52 b 9 virtue ( ! int]cession admitt$ to fav\r & grace4 ,& ?us ! scripture notion ( ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 includes e advantage1 :i* ! advocates = ! pure int]cession1 seek f _! s*eme ( r$emption4 ,b x also conta9s o!rs1 :i* !y necess>ily lose by ! rejection ( t notion4 ,x conta9s ! great advantage ( impress+ mank9d ) a due s5se ( _! guilt1 by compell+ a comp>ison ) ! imm5sity ( ! sacrifice made to r$eem !m f its effects4 ,x conta9s t1 9 %ort1 :i* is ! s\l & sub/ance ( all ,*ri/ian virtue--,,humility4 ,& ! fact is pla9ly ?is1 t 9 e attempt to get rid ( ! scripture doctr9e ( atonem5t1 we f9d feel+s ( a description opposite to ?is evangelic quality1 m or less to prevail3 we f9d a fondness = ! op9ion ( man's own suffici5cy1 & an unwill+ness to submit ) dev\t & implicit rev]5ce1 to ! sacr$ ^w ( revelation4 ,9 ! mode ( inquiry :i* has be5 usually adopt$ on ?is subject1 "o prevail+ error des]ves to be notic$4 ,! nature ( sacrifice1 z g5]ally practis$ & und]/ood1 antec$5t to ! "t ( ,*ri/1 has be5 fir/ exam9$2 & f t1 z a gr\nd ( explanation1 ! notion ( ,*ri/'s sacrifice has be5 d]iv$3 :]eas1 9 fact by ?is1 all =m] sacrifices are to be int]pret$2 & 9 ref]5ce to x only1 c !y be und]/ood4 ,f an error s fundam5tal1 x is n wond]ful t ! greate/ p]plexities %\ld h aris5 conc]n+ ! nature ( sacrifice 9 g5]al2 & t !y %\ld ultimately fall ) cumulative confusion on ! nature ( t p>ticul> sacrifice1 to ! inve/igation ( :i* fanciful & mi/ak5 !ories _h be5 assum$ z guides4 ,?us1 :il/ "s h presumptu\sly attribut$ ! e>ly & univ]sal practice ( sacrifice1 to an irrational & sup]/iti\s fe> ( an imag9$ sangu9>y div9ity2 & h be5 l$ 9 defiance ( ! express language ( revelation1 to reject & ridicule ! notion ( sacrifice1 z orig9at+ only 9 ! grossness ( sup]/ition3 o!rs1 n equally de/itute ( rev]5ce = ! sacr$ ^w1 & consequ5tly n treat+ ?is solemn rite ) equal disrespect1 h yet ascrib$ its orig9 to human inv5tion2 & h !reby be5 compell$ to acc\nt = ! div9e in/itution ( ! ,jewi% sacrifices z a m]e accommodation to prevail+ practice2 & consequ5tly to admit1 ev5 ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ itself to h gr[n out (1 & be5 adapt$ to1 ?is creature ( human excogitation4 ,( ?is latt] class1 ! !ories1 z might be expect$1 are v>i\s4 ,9 "o1 sacrifices are repres5t$ 9 ! light ( gifts1 int5d$ to soo? & appease ! ,supreme ,be+1 9 l mann] z !y are f\nd to conciliate ! fav\r ( m53 9 ano!r1 !y are consid]$ z f$]al rites1 a k9d ( eat+ & dr9k+ ) ,god1 z x 7 at 8 table1 & !reby imply+ ! be+ re/or$ to a /ate ( fri5d%ip ) him1 by rep5tance & confession ( s9s3 9 a ?ird1 !y are describ$ z b symbolical actions1 or a m expressive language1 d5ot+ ! gratitude ( ! (f]]1 9 su* z are eu*>i/ical2 & 9 ^? t are expiatory1 ! ackn[l$gm5t (1 & contrition = s9 /rongly express$ by ! dea? ( ! animal1 repres5t+ t dea? :i* ! (f]] confess$ to be 8 own des]t4 ,to ^! diff]5t hypo!ses1 :i* 9 ! ord] ( _! enum]ation1 claim respectively ! names ( ,sp5c]1 ,sykes1 & ,w>burton1 x may g5]ally be repli$1 t ! fact ( ,abel's sacrifice seems inconsi/5t ) !m all3 ) ! fir/1 inasmu* z x mu/ h be5 antec$5t to ^? di/9ctions ( prop]ty1 on :i* alone exp]i5ce ( ! effects ( gifts ^u m5 c\ld h be5 f\nd$3 ) ! second1 inasmu* z x took place sev]al ages prior to t p]iod1 at :i* bo? ! words ( scripture1 & ! op9ions ( ! wise/ comm5tators h fix$ ! p]mission ( animal food to man3 ) ! ?ird1 inasmu* z ! language1 :i* scripture expressly /ates to h be5 d]iv$ to our fir/ p>5ts f div9e in/ruction1 _c be suppos$ s defective 9 ^? t]ms t relat$ to ! wor%ip ( ,god1 z to h r5d]$ x necess>y = ,abel to call 9 ! aid ( actions1 to express ! s5tim5t ( gratitude or sorr[2 & /ill less likely is x t he w\ld h resort$ to t species ( action1 :i* 9 ! eye ( reason1 mu/ h appe>$ displeas+ to ,god1 ! slaught] ( an un(f5d+ animal4 ,to urge ^! topics ( objection 9 _! full =ce1 aga9/ ! sev]al !ories ,i h m5tion$1 w\ld lead to a discussion f> exce$+ ! due limits ( a disc\rse f ?is place4 ,i !re=e dismiss !m = ! pres5t4 ,nor %all ,i1 9 refutation ( ! g5]al idea ( ! human inv5tion ( sacrifice1 enl>ge ^u ! univ]sality ( ! practice2 ! sam5ess ( ! notion ( its efficacy1 p]vad+ nations & ages ! mo/ remote2 & ! unreasonabl5ess ( suppos+ any natural connexion betwe5 ! slay+ ( an animal1 & ! receiv+ p>don = ! violation ( ,god's laws1--all ( :i* appe> decisive aga9/ t idea4 ,b1 z bo? ! g5]al idea & ! p>ticul> !ories :i* h endeav\r$ to reconcile to x ! nature & orig9 ( sacrifice1 h be5 caus$ by a dep>ture f ! true & only s\rce ( k2 let u return to t sacr$ f\nta91 & :il/ we endeav\r to e/abli% ! g5u9e scripture notion ( sacrifice1 at ! same "t provide ! be/ refutation ( e o!r4 ,x requires b little acqua9tance ) scripture to "k t ! lesson :i* x e :]e inculcates1 is1 t man by disob$i5ce _h fall5 "u ! displeasure ( 8 ,mak]2 t to be reconcil$ to 8 fav\r1 & re/or$ to ! means ( acceptable ob$i5ce1 a ,r$eem] 0 appo9t$1 & t ?is ,r$eem] laid d[n 8 life to procure = rep5tant s9n]s =giv5ess & acceptance4 ,?is surr5d] ( life has be5 call$ by ! sacr$ writ]s a sacrifice2 & ! end atta9$ by x1 expiation or atonem5t4 ,) su* z h be5 desir\s to r$uce ,*ri/ianity to a m]e moral sy/em1 x has be5 a fav\rite object to repres5t ?is sacrifice z entirely figurative f\nd$ only 9 allusion & similitude to ! sacrifices ( ! law2 :]eas1 t ?is is spok5 ( by ! sacr$ writ]s1 z a real & prop] sacrifice1 to :i* ^? "u ! law bore respect b z types or %ad[s1 is evid5t f v>i\s passages ( holy writ1 b m p>ticul>ly f ! epi/le to ! ,hebrews2 9 :i* x is expressly said1 t ! law hav+ a %ad[ ( good ?+s to come1 c nev] ) ^? sacrifices :i* !y (f]$ ye> by ye> cont9ually1 make ! com]s !reunto p]fect2--b ?is man1 aft] he _h (f]$ "o sacrifice = s9s1 = ev] sat d[n on ! "r h& ( ,god4 ,& aga91 :5 ! writ] ( ?is epi/le speaks ( ! high-prie/ ent]+ into ! holy ( holies ) ! blood ( ! sacrifice1 he ass]ts1 t ?is 0 a figure = ! "t !n pres5t1 9 :i* 7 (f]$ bo? gifts & sacrifices1 t c\ld n make him t did ! s]vice p]fect2 b ,*ri/ be+ come1 an high prie/ ( good ?+s to come2 n by ! blood ( goats & calves1 b by 8 own blood1 he ent]$ once into ! holy place1 hav+ obta9$ et]nal r$emption = u2 =1 he adds1 if ! blood ( bulls & ( goats sanctifie? to ! purify+ ( ! fle%1 h[ mu* m %all ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :o ?r\gh ! et]nal ,_s1 (f]$ himself )\t spot to ,god1 purge y\r consci5ce f dead works to s]ve ! liv+ ,god8 ,x mu/ be unnecess>y to detail m ( ! num]\s passages :i* g to prove t ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ 0 a true & effective sacrifice1 :il/ ^? ( ! law 7 b fa9t repres5tations1 & inadequate copies1 int5d$ = its introduction4 ,n[1 if ! sacrifices ( ! ,law appe> to h be5 b prep>ations = ?is "o great sacrifice1 we are naturally l$ to consid] :e!r ! same may n be ass]t$ ( sacrifice f ! beg9n+3 & :e!r we are n w>rant$ by scripture1 9 pron\nc+ ! entire rite to h be5 orda9$ by ,god1 z a type ( t ,,"o ,,sacrifice1 9 :i* all o!rs 7 to h _! consummation4 ,t ! in/itution 0 ( div9e ord9ance1 may1 9 ! fir/ in/ance1 be reasonably inf]r$ f ! /rong & s5sible atte/ation ( ! div9e acceptance ( sacrifice 9 ! case ( ,abel1 aga9 9 t ( ,noah1 aft]w>ds 9 t ( ,abraham1 & also f ! sy/ematic e/abli%m5t ( x by ! same div9e au?ority1 9 ! disp5sation ( ,moses4 ,& :e!r we consid] ! book ( ,job z ! production ( ,moses2 or ( t pi\s wor%ipp] ( ! true ,god1 among ! desc5dants ( ,abraham1 ^: "n x be>s2 or ( "s o!r p]son :o liv$ a %ort "t aft]1 & compos$ x f ! mat]ials left by ,job himself3 ! repres5tation !re made ( ,god1 z prescrib+ sacrifices to ! fri5ds ( ,job1 9 e supposition exhibits a /rong au?ority1 & ( high antiquity1 ^u ?is "q4 ,^! few facts1 :i* ,i h /at$1 unaid$ by any comm5t1 & ab/ract+ altoge!r f ! argum5ts :i* emb>rass ! contr>y hypo!sis1 & to :i* ,i h already allud$1 might p]haps be suffici5t to satisfy an inquir+ & c&id m9d1 t sacrifice mu/ h _h its orig9 9 ,,div9e ,,in/itution4 ,b if 9 addition1 ?is rite1 z practis$ 9 ! e>lie/ ages1 %all be f\nd connect$ ) ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 confess$ly ( div9e appo9tm5t3 little d\bt c reasonably rema9 on ?is head4 ,let u !n exam9e m p>ticul>ly ! circum/ance ( ! fir/ sacrifice (f]$ up by ,abel4 ,x is cle> f ! words ( scripture1 t bo? ,ca9 & ,abel made oblations to ! ,"l4 ,x is cle> also1 not)/&+ ! well kn[n fanciful int]pretation ( an em95t comm5tator1 t ,abel's 0 an animal sacrifice4 ,x is no less cle>1 t ,abel's 0 accept$1 :il/ t ( ,ca9 0 reject$4 ,n[ :at c\ld h occasion$ ! di/9ction8 ,! ackn[l$gm5t ( ! ,supreme ,be+ & ( 8 univ]sal dom9ion1 0 no less /rong 9 ! (f]+ ( ! fruits ( ! e>? by ,ca91 ?an 9 t ( ! fir/l+s ( ! flock by ,abel3 ! intr9sic efficacy ( ! gift mu/ h be5 ! same 9 ea*1 ea* giv+ ( ! be/ t he possess$2 ! expression ( gratitude1 equally significant & =cible 9 bo?4 ,h[ !n is ! diff]5ce to be expla9$8 ,if we look to ! writ] to ! ,hebrews1 he in=ms u1 t ! gr\nd on :i* ,abel's oblation 0 pref]r$ to t ( ,ca91 01 t ,abel (f]$ 8 9 fai?2 & ! crit]ion ( ?is fai? also appe>s to h be51 9 ! op9ion ( ?is writ]1 ! animal sacrifice4 ,! words are rem>kable--,by fai? ,abel (f]$ unto ,god a m excell5t sacrifice ?an ,ca91 by :i* he obta9$ witness t he 0 righte\s1 ,god te/ify+ ( 8 gifts4 ,! words "h translat$1 a m excell5t sacrifice1 are 9 an e>ly v]sion r5d]$ a mu* m sacrifice1 :i* phrase1 ?\gh unc\? 9 =m1 adequately conveys ! orig9al4 ,! mean+ !n is1 t by fai? ,abel (f]$ t :i* 0 mu* m ( ! true nature ( sacrifice ?an :at _h be5 (f]$ by ,ca94 ,abel consequ5tly 0 direct$ by fai?1 & ?is fai? 0 manife/$ 9 ! nature ( 8 (f]+4 ,:at !n are we to inf]8--,)\t "s revelation grant$1 "s assurance held out z ! object ( fai?1 ,abel c\ld n h ex]cis$ ?is virtue3 & )\t "s peculi> mode ( sacrifice enjo9$1 he c\ld n h exemplifi$ 8 fai? by an appropriate (f]+4 ,! (f]+ made1 we h already se51 0 t ( an animal4 ,let u consid] :e!r ?is c\ld h a connexion ) any div9e assurance communicat$ at t e>ly day4 ,x is obvi\s t ! promise made to our fir/ p>5ts1 convey$ an intimation ( "s future deliv]]1 :o %\ld ov]come ! tempt] t _h drawn man f 8 innoc5ce1 & remove ^? evils :i* _h be5 occasion$ by ! fall4 ,?is assurance1 )\t :i*1 or "s o!r gr\nd ( hope1 x seems difficult to conceive h[ ! pr9ciple ( religion c\ld h _h place among m51 became to our fir/ p>5ts ! gr& object ( fai?4 ,to p]petuate ?is fundam5tal article ( religi\s belief among ! desc5dants ( ,adam1 "s /rik+ memorial ( ! fall ( man1 & ( ! promis$ deliv]ance1 w\ld naturally be appo9t$4 ,& if we admit t ! s*eme ( r$emption by ! dea? ( ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god1 0 det]m9$ f ! beg9n+2 t is1 if we admit t :5 ,god _h orda9$ ! deliv]ance ( man1 he _h orda9$ ! means3 if we admit t ,*ri/ 0 ! ,lamb sla9 f ! f\ndation ( ! _w2 :at memorial c\ld be devis$ m apposite ?an t ( animal sacrifice8--exemplify+1 by ! slay+ ( ! victim1 ! dea? :i* _h be5 d5\nc$ aga9/ man's disob$i5ce3--?us exhibit+ ! awful lesson ( t dea? :i* 0 ! wages ( s91 & at ! same "t repres5t+ t dea? :i* 0 actually to be und]gone by ! ,r$eem] ( mank9d3--& h]eby connect+ 9 "o view1 ! two great c>d9al ev5ts 9 ! hi/ory ( man1 ! ,,fall1 & ! ,,recov]y3 ! dea? d5\nc$ aga9/ s91 & ! dea? appo9t$ = t ,holy ,"o :o 0 to lay d[n 8 life to deliv] man f ! consequ5ces ( s94 ,! in/itution ( animal sacrifice seems !n to h be5 peculi>ly significant1 z conta9+ all ! elem5ts ( religi\s k3 & ! adoption ( ?is rite1 ) s9c]e & pi\s feel+s1 w\ld at ! same "t imply an humble s5se ( ! unwor?9ess ( ! (f]]2 a confession t dea? :i* 0 inflict$ on ! victim1 0 ! des]t ( ^? s9s :i* _h aris5 f man's transgression2 & a full reliance ^u ! promises ( deliv]ance1 jo9$ to an acquiesc5ce 9 ! means appo9t$ = its accompli%m5t4 ,if ?is view ( ! matt] be j1 !re is no?+ improbable ev5 9 ! supposition t t "p ( ! signification ( ! rite :i* relat$ to ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 might h be5 9 "s degree made kn[n f ! beg9n+4 ,b n to cont5d = ?is1 7scripture hav+ furni%$ no express f\ndation = ! assumption17 room = ! ex]cise ( fai? is equally pres]v$1 on ! idea t animal sacrifice 0 enjo9$ 9 ! g5]al z ! religi\s sign ( fai? 9 ! promise ( r$emption1 )\t any intimation ( ! way 9 :i* x became a sign4 ,agreeably to ^! pr9ciples1 we %all f9d b little difficulty 9 det]m9+ on :at gr\nd x 0 t ,abel's (f]+ 0 accept$1 :il/ t ( ,ca9 0 reject$4 ,abel1 9 firm reliance on ! promise ( ,god1 & 9 ob$i5ce to 8 comm&1 (f]$ t sacrifice :i* _h be5 enjo9$ z ! religi\s expression ( 8 fai?2 :il/ ,ca91 disreg>d+ ! graci\s assurances t _h be5 v\*saf$1 or at lea/ disda9+ to adopt ! prescrib$ mode ( manife/+ 8 belief1 possibly z n appe>+ to 8 reason to possess any efficacy or natural fitness1 ?\ght he _h suffici5tly acquitt$ himself ( 8 duty 9 ackn[l$g+ ! g5]al sup]9t5dance ( ,god1 & express+ 8 gratitude to ! ,supreme ,b5efactor1 by pres5t+ "s ( ^? good ?+s :i* he !reby confess$ to h be5 d]iv$ f 8 b\nty4 ,9 %ort1 ,ca91 ! fir/-born ( ! fall1 exhibits ! fir/ fruits ( 8 p>5ts' disob$i5ce1 9 ! arrogance & self-suffici5cy ( reason1 reject+ ! aids ( revelation1 because !y fell n )9 its appreh5sion ( "r4 ,he takes ! fir/ place 9 ! annals ( deism1 & displays1 9 8 pr\d rejection ( ! ord9ance ( sacrifice1 ! same _s1 :i*1 9 lat] days1 has actuat$ 8 enlight5$ foll[]s1 9 reject+ ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/4 ,?is view ( ! subject receives /r5g?1 f ! t]ms ( expo/ulation 9 :i* ,god addresses ,ca91 on 8 express+ res5tm5t at ! rejection ( 8 (f]+1 & ! acceptance ( ,abel's4 ,! words 9 ! pres5t v]sion are1 if ?\ doe/ well1 %alt ?\ n be accept$8--& if ?\ doe/ n well1 s9 lie? at ! door--:i* words1 z !y /& connect$ 9 ! context1 supply no v satisfactory mean+1 & h long s]v$ to ex]cise ! +5uity ( comm5tators to b little purpose4 ,b if ! ^w1 :i* is "h translat$ ,,s91 be r5d]$1 z we f9d x 9 a great v>iety ( passages 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 a ,,s9 ,,(f]+1 ! read+ ( ! passage !n becomes1 if ?\ doe/ well1 %alt ?\ n be accept$8 & if ?\ doe/ n well1 a s9 (f]+ lie? ev5 at ! door4 ,! connexion is ?us r5d]$ evid5t4 ,god rebukes ,ca9 = n con=m+ to t species ( sacrifice :i* _h be5 (f]$ by ,abel4 ,he ref]s to x z a matt] ( kn[n injunction2 & h]eby po9ts out ! gr\nd ( di/9ction 9 8 treatm5t ( him1 & 8 bro!r3 & ?us1 9 direct t]ms1 en=ces ! obs]vance ( animal sacrifice4 ,z t "p ( my g5]al position1 :i* pron\nces sacrifice to h be5 ( div9e in/itution1 receives support f ! passage j recit$2 s to t "p ( x :i* ma9ta9s t ?is rite bore an aspect to ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 additional evid5ce may be d]iv$ f ! language ( ! writ] to ! ,hebrews1 inasmu* z he places ! blood ( ,abel's sacrifice 9 direct comp>ison ) ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :i* he /yles pre-em95tly ! blood ( spr9kl+3 & repres5ts bo? z speak+ good ?+s1 9 diff]5t degrees4 ,:at !n is ! result ( ! =ego+ reflections8--,! sacrifice ( ,abel 0 an animal sacrifice4 ,?is sacrifice 0 accept$4 ,! gr\nd ( ?is acceptance 0 ! fai? 9 :i* x 0 (f]$4 ,scripture assigns no o!r object ( ?is fai? b ! promise ( a ,r$eem]3 & ( ?is fai?1 ! (f]+ ( an animal 9 sacrifice1 appe>s to h be5 ! legitimate1 & consequ5tly ! in/itut$1 expression4 ,! in/itution ( animal sacrifice !n1 0 coeval ) ! fall1 & _h a ref]5ce to ! sacrifice ( our r$emption4 ,b z x _h also an imm$iate & mo/ apposite application to t important ev5t 9 ! condition ( man1 :i*1 z be+ ! occasion (1 0 ess5tially connect$ ) ! "w ( r$emption1 t likewise we h reason to ?9k 0 includ$ 9 its signification4 ,& ?us1 ^u ! :ole1 ,,sacrifice appe>s to h be5 orda9$ z a /&+ memorial ( ! dea? introduc$ by s91 & ( t dea? :i* 0 to be suff]$ by ! ,r$eem]4 ,we accord+ly f9d ?is in/itution ( animal sacrifice cont9ue until ! giv+ ( ! law4 ,no o!r (f]+ ?an t ( an animal be+ record$ 9 scripture d[n to ?is p]iod1 except 9 ! case ( ,ca91 & t we h se5 0 reject$4 ,! sacrifices ( ,noah & ( ,abraham are /at$ to h be5 burnt-(f]+s4 ,( ! same k9d also 7 ! s9-(f]+s pres5t$ by ,job1 he be+ said to h (f]$ burnt-(f]+s accord+ to ! numb] ( 8 sons1 le/ "s ( !m might h s9n$ 9 _! he>ts4 ,b :5 we come to ! promulgation ( ! law1 we f9d ! connexion betwe5 animal sacrifice & atonem5t1 or reconciliation ) ,god1 cle>ly & di/9ctly ann\nc$4 ,x is "h decl>$ t sacrifices = s9 %\ld1 on con=m+ to c]ta9 prescrib$ modes ( oblation1 be accept$ z ! means ( deliv]ance f ! p5al consequ5ces ( transgression4 ,& ) respect to ! peculi> efficacy ( animal sacrifice1 we f9d ?is rem>kable decl>ation1--! life ( ! fle% is 9 ! blood1 & ,i h giv5 x to y ^u ! alt>1 to make atonem5t = ! s\l3 9 ref]5ce to :i* words1 ! sacr$ writ] =mally pron\nces1 t )\t %$d+ ( blood !re is no remission4 ,n[ 9 :at conceivable light c we view ?is in/itution1 b 9 relation to t great sacrifice :i* 0 to make atonem5t = s9s3 to t blood ( spr9kl+1 :i* 0 to speak bett] ?+s ?an t ( ,abel1 or t ( ! law4 ,! law itself is said to h _h respect solely unto him4 ,to :at else c ! pr9cipal in/itution ( ! law ref]8--an in/itution too1 :i* unless s ref]r$ appe>s utt]ly unmean+4 ,! (f]+ up an animal _c be imag9$ to h _h any intr9sic efficacy 9 procur+ p>don = ! transgression ( ! (f]]4 ,! blood ( bulls & ( goats c\ld h possess$ no virtue1 :]eby to cleanse him f 8 (f5ces4 ,/ill less intelligible is ! application ( ! blood ( ! victim to ! purify+ ( ! p>ts ( ! tab]nacle1 & ! app>atus ( ! c]emonial wor%ip4 ,all ?is c cle>ly h _h no o!r ?an an in/itut$ mean+2 & c be und]/ood only z 9 ref]5ce to "s blood-%$d+1 :i* 9 an em95t degree possess$ ! p[] ( purify+ f pollution4 ,9 %ort1 admit ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/ to be held 9 view 9 ! in/itutions ( ! law1 & e "p is pla9 & intelligible2 reject t notion1 & e !ory devis$ by ! +5uity ( man1 to expla9 ! nature ( ! c]emonial wor%ip1 becomes trifl+ & inconsi/5t4 ,grant+ !n ! case ( ! ,mosaic sacrifice & t ( ,abel's to be ! same2 nei!r ( !m 9 itself efficaci\s2 bo? in/itut$ by ,god2 & bo? in/itut$ 9 ref]5ce to t true & effici5t sacrifice1 :i* 0 "o day to be (f]$3 ! rite1 z practis$ be=e ! "t ( ,*ri/1 may ju/ly be consid]$ z a ,,sacram5tal ,,memorial1 %[+ =? ! ,"l's dea? until he came2 & :5 accompani$ ) a due fai? 9 ! promises made to ! e>ly believ]s1 may reasonable be judg$ to h be5 equally acceptable ) t sacram5tal memorial1 :i* has be5 enjo9$ by our ,"l himself to 8 foll[]s1 = ! %[+ =? 8 dea? until 8 com+ aga94 ,& x des]ves to be notic$ t ?is v analogy seems to be intimat$ by our ,"l1 9 ! language us$ by him at ! in/itution ( t solemn ,*ri/ian rite4 ,= 9 speak+ ( 8 own blood1 he calls x1 9 direct ref]5ce to ! blood :]e) ,moses e/abli%$ & sanctifi$ ! fir/ cov5ant1 ! blood ( ! ,,new cov5ant1 :i* 0 %$ = ! remission ( s9s3 ?us pla9ly m>k+ out ! similitude 9 ! nature & objects ( ! two cov5ants1 at ! mom5t t he 0 prescrib+ ! great sacram5tal commemoration ( 8 own sacrifice4 ,f ?is view ( ! subject1 ! hi/ory ( scripture sacrifice becomes consi/5t ?r\gh\t4 ,! sacrifice ( ,abel1 & ! patri>*al sacrifices d[n to ! giv+ ( ! law1 record & exemplify ^? mom5t\s ev5ts 9 ! hi/ory ( man1--! dea? incurr$ by s91 & t inflict$ on our ,r$eem]4 ,:5 l5g? ( "t1 & mi/ak5 notions ( religion lead+ to idolatry & e p]v]sion ( ! religi\s pr9ciple1 _h s f> cl\d$ & obscur$ ?is expressive act1 ( primeval wor%ip1 t x _h ceas$ to be consid]$ by ! nations ( ! _w 9 t ref]5ce 9 :i* its true value consi/$3 :5 ! m]e rite rema9$1 )\t any remembrance ( ! promises1 & consequ5tly unaccompani$ by t fai? 9 _! fulfilm5t1 :i* 0 to r5d] x an acceptable s]vice3 :5 ! nations1 deify+ e passion ( ! human he>t1 & erect+ alt>s to e vice1 p\r$ =? ! blood ( ! victim1 b to deprecate ! wra?1 or satiate ! v5geance ( ea* (f5d$ deity3 :5 ) ! recollection ( ! true ,god1 all k ( ! true wor%ip 0 effac$ f ! m9ds ( m53 & :5 jo9$ to ! absurdity ( ! sacrificial rites1 _! cruelty1 devot+ to ! malignity ( innum]able sangu9>y gods endless multitudes ( human victims1 dem&$ ! div9e int]f]5ce2 !n we see a p peculi>ly select$1 to :om1 by express revelation1 ! k ( ! "o ,god is re/or$1 & ! species ( wor%ip orda9$ by him f ! beg9n+1 p>ticul>ly enjo9$4 ,! pr9cipal "p ( ! ,jewi% s]vice1 we accord+ly f9d to consi/ ( sacrifice2 to :i* ! virtue ( expiation & atonem5t is expressly annex$3 & 9 ! mann] ( x1 ! p>ticul>s appe> s m9utely set =?1 t :5 ! object ( ! :ole law %\ld be br\ght to light1 no d\bt c\ld rema9 z to its int5d$ application4 ,! ,jewi% sacrifices !re=e seem to h be5 design$1 z ^? f ! beg9n+ _h be51 to prefigure t "o1 :i* 0 to make atonem5t = all mank9d4 ,& z 9 ?is all 7 to receive _! consummation1 s ) ?is !y all conclude3 & ! in/itution closes ) ! completion ( its object4 ,b1 z ! gross p]v]sions1 :i* _h p]vad$ ! ,g5tile _w1 _h rea*$ likewise to ! *os5 p2 & z ! temptations to idolatry1 :i* surr\nd$ !m on all sides1 7 s p[]ful z p]petually to endang] _! adh]5ce to ! ,god ( _! fa!rs1 we f9d ! c]emonial s]vice adapt$ to _! c>nal habits4 ,& s9ce ! law itself1 ) its accompany+ sanctions1 seems to h be5 pr9cipally temporal2 s ! wor%ip x enjo9s is f\nd to h be5 = ! mo/ "p1 r a public & solemn decl>ation ( allegiance to ! true ,god 9 opposition to ! ,g5tile idolatries1 ?an a pure & spiritual ob$i5ce 9 moral & religi\s matt]s1 :i* 0 res]v$ = t m p]fect sy/em1 appo9t$ to succe$ 9 due "t1 :5 ! /ate ( mank9d w\ld p]mit4 ,t ! sacrifices ( ! law %\ld !re=e h *iefly op]at$ to ! cleans+ f ext]nal impurities1 & to ! r5d]+ p]sons or ?+s fit to approa* ,god 9 ! ex]cises ( ! c]emonial wor%ip2 :il/ at ! same "t !y 7 design$ to prefigure ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 :i* 0 purely spiritual1 & possess$ ! transc5dant virtue ( aton+ = all moral pollution1 involves 9 x no inconsi/5cy :atev]1 s9ce 9 ?is ! true proportion ( ! entire disp5sations is pres]v$4 ,& to ?is po9t1 x is p>ticul>ly necess>y t our att5tion %\ld be direct$1 9 ! exam9ation ( ! pres5t subject2 z ^u ! app>5t disproportion 9 ! objects & effects ( sacrifice 9 ! ,mosaic & ,*ri/ian s*emes1 ! pr9cipal objections aga9/ _! int5d$ correspond5ce h be5 f\nd$4 ,! sacrifices ( ! law !n be+ prep>atory to t ( ,*ri/2 ! law itself be+ b a s*oolma/] to br+ u to ,*ri/2 ! sacr$ writ]s 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 naturally adopt ! sacrificial t]ms ( ! c]emonial s]vice1 & by _! ref]5ce to ! use ( !m z employ$ "u ! law1 cle>ly po9t out ! s5se 9 :i* !y are to be und]/ood 9 _! application "u ! gospel4 ,9 exam9+1 !n1 ! mean+ ( su* t]ms1 :5 !y occur 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 we are cle>ly direct$ to ! explanation t is circum/antially giv5 ( !m 9 ! ,old4 ,?us1 :5 we f9d ! virtue ( atonem5t attribut$ to ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 9 l mann] z x _h be5 to ^? "u ! law2 by att5d+ to ! repres5tation s m9utely giv5 ( x 9 ! latt]1 we are enabl$ to compreh5d its true import 9 ! =m]4 ,( ! sev]al sacrifices "u ! law1 t "o :i* seems mo/ exactly to illu/rate ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 & :i* is expressly comp>$ ) x by ! writ] to ! ,hebrews1 is t :i* 0 (f]$ = ! :ole assembly on ! solemn anniv]s>y ( expiation4 ,! circum/ances ( ?is c]emony1 :]eby atonem5t 0 to be made = ! s9s ( ! :ole ,jewi% p1 seem s /rik+ly significant1 t !y des]ve a p>ticul> detail4 ,on ! day appo9t$ = ?is g5]al expiation1 ! prie/ is comm&$ to (f] a bullock & a goat z s9-(f]+s1 ! "o = himself1 & ! o!r = ! p3 & hav+ spr9kl$ ! blood ( ^! 9 due =m be=e ! m]cy-seat1 to lead =? a second goat1 d5om9at$ ! scape-goat2 & aft] lay+ bo? 8 h&s ^u ! head ( ! scape-goat1 & confess+ ov] him all ! iniquities ( ! p1 to put !m ^u ! head ( ! goat1 & to s5d ! animal1 ?us be>+ ! s9s ( ! p1 away into ! wild]ness3 9 ?is mann] express+ by an action1 :i* _c be misund]/ood1 t ! atonem5t1 :i* x is directly affirm$ 0 to be effect$ by ! sacrifice ( ! s9-(f]+1 consi/$ 9 remov+ f ! p _! iniquities by ?is symbolical translation to ! animal4 ,= x is to be rem>k$1 t ! c]emony ( ! scape-goat is n a di/9ct "o3 x is a cont9uation ( ! process1 & is evid5tly ! conclud+ "p & symbolical consummation ( ! s9-(f]+4 ,s t ! transf] ( ! iniquities ( ! p ^u ! head ( ! scape-goat1 & ! be>+ !m away to ! wild]ness1 manife/ly imply t ! atonem5t effect$ by ! sacrifice ( ! s9-(f]+1 consi/$ 9 ! transf] & consequ5t removal ( ^? iniquities4 ,:at !n are we taught to inf] f ?is c]emony8--,t z ! atonem5t "u ! law1 or expiation ( ! legal transgressions1 0 repres5t$ z a translation ( ^? transgressions1 9 ! act ( sacrifice 9 :i* ! animal 0 sla91 & ! p !reby cleans$ f _! legal impurities1 & releas$ f ! p5alties :i* _h be5 incurr$2 s ! great atonem5t = ! s9s ( mank9d 0 to be effect$ by ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 und]go+ = ! re/oration ( m5 to ! fav\r ( ,god1 t dea? :i* _h be5 d5\nc$ aga9/ s92 & :i* he suff]$ 9 l mann] z if ! s9s ( m5 _h be5 actually transf]r$ to him1 z ^? ( ! congregation _h be5 symbolically transf]r$ to ! s9-(f]+ ( ! p4 ,t ?is is ! true mean+ ( ! atonem5t effect$ by ,*ri/'s sacrifice1 receives ! fulle/ confirmation f e "p ( bo? ! ,old & ! ,new ,te/am5t3 & t ?us f> ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is vic>i\s1 _c be d5i$ )\t a total desreg>d ( ! sacr$ writ+s4 ,x has inde$ be5 ass]t$1 by ^? :o oppose ! doctr9e ( atonem5t z ?us expla9$1 t no?+ vic>i\s appe>s 9 ! ,mosaic sacrifices4 ,) :at ju/ice ?is ass]tion has be5 made1 may be judg$ f ! in/ance ( ! s9-(f]+ t has be5 adduc$4 ,! transf] to ! animal ( ! iniquities ( ! p1 7:i* mu/ necess>ily mean ! transf] ( _! p5al effects1 or ! subject+ ! animal to suff] on acc\nt ( ^? iniquities7--?is accompani$ ) ! dea? ( ! victim2 & ! consequ5ce ( ! :ole be+ ! removal ( ! puni%m5t ( ^? iniquities f ! (f]]s1 & ! ablution ( all legal (f5siv5ess 9 ! sight ( ,god3--?us mu* ( ! nature ( vic>i\s1 ! language ( ! ,old ,te/am5t ju/ifies u 9 atta*+ to ! notion ( atonem5t4 ,less ?an ?is we are cle>ly n at lib]ty to atta* to x4 ,& :at ! law ?us sets =? z its express mean+1 directly det]m9es t :i* we mu/ attribute to ! great atonem5t ( :i* ! ,mosaic c]emony 0 b a type3 always rememb]+ c>efully to di/+ui% betwe5 ! figure & ! sub/ance2 duly adju/+ _! relative value & ext5t2 e/imat+ ! efficacy ( ! "o z real1 intr9sic1 & univ]sal2 :il/ t ( ! o!r is to be view$ z limit$1 d]iv$1 & emblematic4 ,x mu/ be confess$1 t to ! pr9ciples on :i* ! doctr9e ( ! ,*ri/ian atonem5t has be5 expla9$ 9 ?is1 repres5tation ( x1 sev]al objections1 9 addition to ^? already notic$1 h be5 advanc$4 ,^!1 h[ev]1 _c n[ be exam9$ 9 ?is place4 ,! mo/ important h be5 discuss$2 & z = su* z rema91 ,i tru/ t to a c&id m9d1 ! g5]al view ( ! subject :i* has be5 giv51 w prove suffici5t = _! refutation40 ,,dr4 ,,magee4 ,footnote #afi3 ,engl&4 ,footnote #agj3 ,see ,:itby's disc\rse1 c4 page #aaj-aab4 ,footnote #aga3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lv4 ,footnote #agb3 ,see ,page #agh1 #agi1 ante4 ,footnote #agc3 ,see ,page #afi1 #agj1 ante4 ,footnote #agd3 ,see ,page #aij1 ante4 ,footnote #age3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 ,page #dgg1 #dhj4 ,footnote #agf3 ,tabula po/ naufragium4 ,footnote #agg3 ,see ?is insi/$ on1 & f>!r expla9$1 9 answ] to an objection to ! same purpose1 aga9/ ! doctr9e ( p>ticul> election1 9 ,vol4 ,i4 page #ejh1 #eji4 ,footnote #agh3 ,passiones tribuuntur ,deo quoad effectum4 ,footnote #agi3 ,see ,:itby's ,disc\rse1 page #ade1 #adf4 ,footnote #ahj3 ,see ,page #aie1 #aig1 ante4 ,footnote #aha3 ,see ,:itby's ,disc\rse1 c4 page #aac4 ,footnote #ahb3 ,vid4 ,eras4 9 loc4 ,footnote #ahc3 1 4 ,footnote #ahd3 4 ,footnote #ahe3 ,x may be obs]v$1 t z 9 ! scriptures be=e m5tion$1 ! same ^w is us$ 9 ! same t5se1 namely1 ! second aori/1 :i* our translators ?9k fit to r5d] 9 ! pres5t t5se2 & !re=e x may z well be r5d]$ "h 9 ! pres5t t5se1 & s ! mean+ is1 ,y all = :om ,*ri/ di$ are dead4 ,footnote #ahf3 4 ,footnote #ahg3 ,see ,page #eja4 ,vol4 ,i4 ,footnote #ahh3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxix4 ,footnote #ahi3 8,t ! atonem5t is inf9itely full or suffici5t = all mank9d1 is evid5t f ! inf9ite dignity & excell5ce ( ! ,savi\r1 & f ! nature ( ! atonem5t4 ,! ,savi\r1 z has be5 already obs]v$1 0 9 8 div9e nature ,god ov] all1 "o ) ! ,fa!r1 & equal ) him 9 all div9e p]fection4 ,& be+ ?us a p]son ( inf9ite dignity & wor?1 x gave an inf9ite value or efficacy to 8 ob$i5ce1 suff]+s & dea?1 & ?us r5d]$ 8 atonem5t inf9itely full4---- ,x appe>s f express decl>ations ( scripture1 t ,*ri/ has di$ = all mank9d1 or has made an atonem5t suffici5t = all4 ,?us x is decl>$1 #8,t he by ! grace ( ,god %\ld ta/e dea? = e man1 & t he is ! ,savi\r ( all m51 especially ( ^? t believe4' ,^! passages cle>ly tea*1 t ! ,savi\r has di$1 or made atonem5t = all mank9d1 & x seems1 t ! la/ ( !m _c rationally be und]/ood 9 any o!r s5se4 ,= x expressly decl>es1 t he is ! ,savi\r1 n ( ^? :o believe only1 b ( all m5 9 di/9ction f ^!4 ,!re=e 8 atonem5t mu/ h _h respect to all ! human race4 ,accord+ly ,*ri/ is call$ #8,! ,lamb ( ,god :i* take? away ! s9 ( ! _w2 & ! ,savi\r ( ! _w4' ,! apo/le ,john1 address+ ,*ri/ians1 says1 #8,he is ! propitiation = our s9s1 & n = ours only1 b also = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w4' ,"h also ,jesus ,*ri/ is decl>$ to be ! propitiation = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w1 9 di/9ction f ^? ( believ]s4 ,^!1 & o!r simil> passages tea* 9 ! cle>e/ mann]1 t ,*ri/ has made an atonem5t = all mank9d1 or = ! :ole _w4 ,x seems h>dly possible = words to express ?is s5tim5t m cle>ly ?an x is express$ 9 ^! passages2 & "s ( !m w n admit ( any o!r s5se1 )\t a v =c$1 unnatural con/ruction4 ,%\ld x be said1 t su* expressions z all m51 ! _w1 c4 mu/ sometimes be und]/ood 9 a limit$ or re/rict$ s5se2 x may be answ]$1 t x is an e/abli%$1 inv>iable rule1 t all phrases1 or passages ( scripture are to be und]/ood 9 _! mo/ pla91 easy1 & lit]al import1 unless ! connexion1 ! g5]al analogy ( fai?1 or "s o!r necess>y consid]ations require a diff]5t s5se4 ,b 9 ! pres5t case x does n appe>1 t any ( ^! consid]ations require1 t ^! passages %\ld be und]/ood 9 any o!r ?an _! pla91 natural mean+4-- ,t ! atonem5t is suffici5t = all mank9d1 is evid5t f ! consid]ation1 t ! calls1 invitations & (f]s ( ! gospel are address$ to all1 )\t exception1 9 ! mo/ ext5sive language4 ,x is said1 #8,look unto me1 & be ye sav$1 all ! ends ( ! e>?4 ,:osoev] w1 let him take ! wat] ( life freely4 ,ho1 e "o t ?ir/e?1 come ye to ! wat]s1 & he t ha? no money3 come ye1 buy & eat1 yea1 come1 buy w9e & milk )\t money1 & )\t price4 ,g1 & prea* ! gospel to e creature4' ,! prea*]s ( ! gospel are direct$ to tell _! he>]s1 t all ?+s are ready--t all may come1 :o w1 & are to invite & urge all1 to come to ! gospel fea/ & freely p>take ( ! bless+s ( salvation4 ,b h[ c\ld ! (f] ( salvation be consi/5tly ?us made to all )\t any limitation2 if ! atonem5t 0 suffici5t b = a "p or = ! elect only8 ,on ?is supposition x c\ld n ) tru? & propriety be said to all1 t all ?+s are ready1 pl5tiful provisions are made = all1 & :osoev] w1 may come4 ,7 a fea/1 suffici5t b = fifty provid$3 c\ld we consi/5tly s5d invitations to a ?\s&1 & tell !m t a pl5tiful fea/ 0 prep>$1 & t all ?+s 7 ready = _! ent]ta9m5t1 if !y w\ld b come8 ,w\ld n su* an invitation appe> l a deception8 ,if s1 !n ! (f] & invitation ( ! gospel c\ld n h be5 made to all )\t discrim9ation1 z !y are2 if !re 0 no atonem5t1 b = a "p4 ,z !re=e ! invitations ( ! gospel are ?us address$ to all1 x is a pro( t ,*ri/ has made an atonem5t = all mank9d4 ,aga91 ! scripture repres5ts1 t !re is no difficulty 9 ! way ( ! salvation ( ! imp5it5t1 b :at arises f _! own opposition ( he>t or w4 ,?us ! ,"l ,jesus says to ! unbeliev+ ,jews1 #8,ye w n come unto1 me1 t ye may h life4 ,o ,j]usalem1 ,j]usalem1 h[ (t5 w\ld ,i h ga!r$ ?y *ildr5--& ye w\ld n4' ,9 ! p>able ( ! m>riage supp]1 x is repres5t$1 t !re 0 no difficulty 9 ! way to prev5t ^? :o 7 invit$1 f p>tak+ ( ! fea/1 b _! own unwill+ness to come4 ,b if !re 0 no atonem5t made b = ^? only :o are sav$2 !n !re w\ld be an insurm\ntable difficulty 9 ! way ( ! salvation ( all o!rs1 aside f ! "o aris+ f _! own opposition ( he>t4 ,z !re=e ! scripture tea*es1 t !re is no difficulty 9 ! way ( ! salvation ( any "u ! gospel1 b :at arises f _! own unwill+ness1 or wick$ opposition ( he>t1 x is manife/1 t !re is an atonem5t = all4 ,! ^w ( ,god tea*es1 t x is ! duty ( all1 :o are acqua9t$ ) ! gospel1 to believe 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 & tru/ 9 him z _! ,r$eem]1 & t !y are v crim9al = neglect+ to d ?is4 ,x is !re=e decl>$ 9 ! sacr$ scriptures1 t x is ! comm& ( ,god1 #8t we %\ld believe on ! "n ( 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 & t ^?1 :o believe n1 are condemn$ already1 because !y h n believ$ on ! "n ( ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god4' ,x is manife/ f ! v>i\s reasons :i* h be5 sugge/$1 t ! atonem5t ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is inf9itely full1 or suffici5t = ! salvation ( all mank9d1 if !y w\ld b cordially receive x1 & t ! want ( su* an atonem5t1 is n ! reason1 :y all are n sav$4---- ,x w no m foll[1 t all w be sav$1 because ! atonem5t is suffici5t = all1 ?an x w\ld1 t all w\ld eat ( ! m>riage supp] 9 ! p>able1 because x 0 suffici5t = all1 & all 7 invit$4 ,?is p>able 0 design$ to repres5t ! gospel & its invitations4--,z ^?1 :o neglect$ ! invitation1 nev] ta/$ ( ! supp]1 al?\gh ! provisions 7 pl5tiful = all2 s ! scriptures tea*1 t _m w n comply ) ! t]ms & invitations ( ! gospel1 & p>take ( its bless+s1 al?\gh ! atonem5t is abundantly suffici5t = all4 ,= ! ,savi\r decl>es1 t 8_m are call$1 b few are *os51 & /rait is ! gate & n>r[ is ! way :i* leade? unto life1 & few !re be t f9d x40 ,,connecticut ,,evang4 ,,mag4 ,su* int]pretation ( ,scripture does n require ! admission t ! atonem5t 0 absolutely indef9ite4 ,*ri/ might "k 8 %eep & die = !m1 & yet1 by ! same cov5ant or purpose procure t]ms = o!rs :i* he knew !y w\ld reject4 ,footnote #aij3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lv4 ,que/4 ,,xlv4 ,,que/4 ,,xlv4 ,h[ do? ,*ri/ execute ! (fice ( a ,k+8 ,,answ]4 ,*ri/ execute? ! (fice ( a ,k+1 9 call+ out ( ! _w a p to himself1 & giv+ !m (fic]s1 laws1 & c5sures1 by :i* he visibly gov]ns !m1 9 be/[+ sav+ grace ^u 8 elect1 rew>d+ _! ob$i5ce1 & correct+ !m = _! s9s1 pres]v+ & support+ !m "u all _! temptations & suff]+s1 re/ra9+ & ov]com+ all _! enemies1 & p[]fully ord]+ all ?+s = 8 own glory1 & _! own good2 & also 9 tak+ v5geance on ! re/ :o "k n ,god1 & obey n ! gospel4 ,a ,k+ is a p]son advanc$ to ! highe/ dignity2 9 ?is s5se ! ^w is us$ 9 scripture1 & 9 our common acceptation !re(1 z appli$ to m52 & m p>ticul>ly x d5otes 8 hav+ dom9ion ov] subjects1 & !re=e x is a relative t]m2 & ! ex]cise ( ?is dom9ion is conf9$ )9 c]ta9 limits3 ,b1 z x is appli$ to ,god1 x d5otes univ]sal dom9ion1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,god is ,k+ ( all ! e>?1 ,psal4 xlvii4 #g4 9 ?is respect !re=e1 x is prop]ly a div9e p]fection4 ,t :i* we are l$ to consid]1 9 ?is answ]1 is h[ ,*ri/ is m especially /yl$ a ,k+1 z ,m$iator4 ,div9es g5]ally di/+ui% 8 k+dom into t :i* is natural1 & t :i* is ,m$iatorial2 ! =m] is f\nd$ 9 8 deity1 & n receiv$ by commission f ! ,fa!r1 9 :i* respect he w\ld h be5 ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 z ! ,fa!r is1 ?\gh man _h n fall51 & !re _h be5 no ne$ ( a ,m$iator2 ! latt] is1 :at we are m especially to consid]1 namely1 8 ,m$iatorial k+dom1 :i* ! ,psalmi/ int5ds1 :5 he repres5ts ! ,fa!r1 z say+1 ,yet h ,i set my ,k+ ^u my holy hill ( ,zion1 ,psal4 ii4 #f4 ,! me?od 9 :i* we %all speak conc]n+ ,*ri/'s ,k+ly (fice1 %all be by %ew+ :o are ! subjects !re(2 ! mann] ( 8 gov]n+ !m2 & ! v>i\s ages 9 :i* ?is gov]nm5t is1 or %all be ex]cis$2 toge!r ) ! diff]5t circum/ances relat+ to ! adm9i/ration ( 8 gov]nm5t !re94 ,i4 ,conc]n+ ! subjects gov]n$ by him4 ,^! are ei!r 8 p or 8 enemies2 ! =m] ( ^! are1 inde$1 by nature1 enemies to 8 gov]nm5t1 & unwill+ to subject !mselves to him1 b !y are made will+ 9 ! day ( 8 p[]1 are pleas$ ) 8 gov]nm5t1 & made p>tak]s ( ! advantages !re(2 ! latt]1 to wit1 8 enemies are =c$ to b[ d[n be=e him1 z subdu$ by him1 ?\gh n to him2 s t1 ) respect to 8 p & 8 enemies1 he ex]cises 8 gov]nm5t v>i\s ways4 ,:i* leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! mann] 9 :i* ,*ri/ ex]cises 8 ,k+ly gov]nm5t2 & t1 ,fir/1 ,) respect to 8 p4 ,?is gov]nm5t is ext]nal & visible1 or int]nal & spiritual2 9 ! latt] ( :i* he ex]ts div9e p[]1 & br+s !m into a /ate ( grace & salvation4 ,! ,*ur* is em95tly ! seat ( 8 gov]nm5t1 :i* w be f>!r obs]v$ "u a foll[+ answ]#aia2 & !re=e1 at pres5t we %all only consid] !m z own+ 8 gov]nm5t1 by pr(ess+ _! subjection to him1 & !reby sep>at+ !mselves f ! _w2 & ,*ri/ gov]ns !m1 z is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 by giv+ !m (fic]s1 laws1 & c5sures1 & _m o!r privileges1 :i* ! memb]s ( ! visible *ur* are made p>tak]s (2 ( :i* m 9 its prop] place4 ,t :i* we %all pr9cipally consid]1 at pres5t1 is ,*ri/'s ex]cis+ 8 spiritual & p[]ful gov]nm5t ov] 8 elect1 9 ^? ?+s t m imm$iately conc]n _! salvation4 ,& "h we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,_! "* & temp]1 be=e !y are br\ght1 9 a sav+ way1 into ,*ri/'s k+dom4 ,!re is no diff]5ce betwe5 !m & ! re/ ( ! _w1 :o are ! subjects ( ,satan's k+dom2 _! he>ts are by nature1 full ( enmity & rebellion aga9/ him1 & !y are suff]$ sometimes to run great l5g?s 9 oppos+ 8 gov]nm5t1 & _! lives discov] a fix$ resolution n to submit to him1 :atev] be ! consequ5ce !re(3 ,o!r lords1 says ! *ur*1 h dom9ion ov] !m1 ,isa4 xxvi4 #ac4 !y s]ve div]s lu/s & pleasures1 ,tit4 iii4 #c4 walk accord+ to ! c\rse ( ?is _w1 accord+ to ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air1 ! _s t n[ worke? 9 ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce1 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 & "s ( !m h reason to /yle !mselves1 z ! apo/le ,paul says he 0 be=e 8 conv]sion1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ae4 ,sometimes1 inde$1 !y meet ) "s *ecks & rebukes ( consci5ce1 :i*1 = a :ile1 put !m to a /&2 & !y seem incl9able to submit to ,*ri/1 z be+ afraid ( 8 v5geance1 or _! own consci5ces sugge/ ! reasonabl5ess !re(2 & ?is issues 9 "s ha/y resolutions1 aris+ f ! t]ror ( _! own ?\ghts1 or ! prospect ( "s advantage1 :i* w accrue to !m !reby1 :]eby _! condition may be r5d]$ bett] ?an :at !y1 at pres5t1 appreh5d x to be2 & ?is extorts f !m a degree ( compliance ) ! gospel-ov]ture1 especially if ,*ri/ w\ld /oop to ^? t]ms1 :i* corrupt nature is will+ to con=m itself to2 or make ^? abatem5ts1 t w\ld be consi/5t ) _! s]v+ ,god & mammon4 ,9 ?is case1 !y are l ! p]son :om our ,savi\r m5tions1 :o be+ call$1 replies1 ,i g1 ,sir1 & w5t n1 ,matt4 xxi4 #cj4 ,sometimes !y promise t !y w submit h]eaft]1 if !y may b be indulg$ 9 _! c\rse ( life = ! pres5t1 &1 l ,felix1 w\ld att5d to ^! matt]s at a m conv5i5t season2 or1 z "o is repres5t$1 desir+ our ,savi\r t he might fir/ g & bury 8 fa!r1 ,matt4 viii4 #ba4 by :i* we are n to und]/& 8 p]=m+ t debt1 :i* ! law ( nature oblig$ him to p]=m to a deceas$ p>5t1 :i* might h be5 soon dis*>g$1 & be5 no h9drance to 8 foll[+ ,*ri/3 b he seems to be desir\s to be excus$ f foll[+ him till 8 fa!r 0 dead1 & all ?is ) a design to ga9 "t1 or to w>d (f pres5t convictions1 8 dome/ic affairs incl9+ him n imm$iately to subject himself to ,*ri/1 or to take up 8 lot ) him1 or to =sake all & foll[ him1 ?\gh he 0 n ins5sible t ?is 0 8 duty4 ,?is is ! temp] & "* ( p]sons be=e !y are effectually p]suad$ to submit to ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t2 & ! consequ5ce h]e( is (t5times _! n only los+ _! convictions1 b return+ ) /rong] resolutions to _! =m] c\rse1 & add+ great] degrees ( rebellion to _! iniquity4 #b4 ,!re are sev]al me?ods us$1 by ,*ri/1 to br+ s9n]s into subjection to him2 "s ( :i* are pr9cipally objectionable1 &1 ?\gh n 9 !mselves suffici5t1 yet necess>y to answ] ?is end4 ,accord+ly1 7#a47 ,he gives !m to und]/& t !re is an inevitable necessity ( p]i%+1 if !y p]si/ 9 _! rebellion aga9/ him1 z our ,savi\r says1 ,except ye rep5t1 ye %all all likewise p]i%1 ,luke xiii4 #c4 or1 z x is said else:]e1 ,:o ha? h>d5$ himself aga9/ him1 & ha? prosp]$8 ,job ix4 #d4 & t ! consequ5ce !re( w be1 t ^? 8 enemies t w\ld n t he %\ld reign ov] !m1 %all be br\ght =?1 & sla9 be=e him1 ,luke xix4 #bg4 ,& ?is is n only consid]$ 9 a g5]al way1 z :at o!r s9n]s are giv5 to expect1 b impress$ on ! consci5ce1 & p>ticul>ly appli$ to himself1 :]eby he is conv9c$ t 8 pres5t c\rse is n only dang]\s1 b de/ructive1 & fills him ) t di/ress & conc]n ( s\l1 :i* is ! beg9n+ ( t "w ( grace1 t %all aft]w>ds be br\ght to p]fection4 7#b47 ,*ri/ holds =? 8 gold5 sceptre1 & makes a proclamation to s9n]s to return & submit to him1 &1 at ! same "t1 expresses 8 will+ness to receive all t by fai?1 close ) ! gospel-ov]ture1 & ca/ !mselves at 8 feet ) s9c]e rep5tance3 ?us he says1 ,him t come? to me1 ,i w 9 no wise ca/ out1 ,john vi4 #cg4 &1 h[ vile soev] !y h be51 _! unwor?9ess %all n be a b> to h9d] 8 acceptance ( !m4 7#c47 ,he also %ews !m _! obligation to obey & submit to him1 z _! rightful ,"l & ,sov]eign1 :o claims div9e wor%ip f !m1 ,psal4 xlv4 #aa4 & :at unansw]able engagem5ts !y are laid "u h]eunto1 f all t he did & suff]$ 9 life & dea?1 :]eby he n only express$ ! highe/ love1 b pur*as$ to himself a peculi> p1 :o mu/ own him z _! ,k+1 if !y expect to reap ! bless$ fruits & effects ( 8 pur*ase1 z a ,prie/3 ?is ,*ri/ conv9ces !m (4 ,&1 7#d47 ,he repres5ts to !m ! va/ advantages t w att5d _! subjection to 8 gov]nm5t1 z !y %all n only obta9 a full & free p>don ( all _! pa/ crimes1 & be tak5 into fav\r z mu* z ?\gh !y _h nev] =feit$ x1 b he w conf] on !m all ^? graces t accompany salvation1 & advance !m to ! highe/ hon\r2 ^u :i* acc\nt !y are said to be made k+s & prie/s unto ,god1 ,rev4 i4 #f4 yea1 he w grant !m to sit ) him 9 8 ?rone1 ,rev4 iii4 #ba4 n z %>+ any "p ( 8 ,m$iatorial glory1 b z be+ ne> to him t sits on ! ?rone1 & hav+ all ^? tok5s ( 8 reg>d to !m t are agreeable to _! condition1 or ! relation !y /& 9 to him1 z subjects4 ,he pres5ts to _! view all ! promises ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* are 9 8 h&1 to accompli%1 & gives !m gr\nd to expect all ! bless+s he ha? pur*as$1 assures !m t he w admit !m to ! mo/ delightful & intimate communion ) himself "h2 t he w keep !m f fall+1 &1 9 ! end1 pres5t !m faultless be=e ! pres5ce ( 8 glory ) exce$+ joy1 ,jude1 v]4 #ad4 & z = _! pa/ follies1 +ratitude1 & rebellion aga9/ him1 he tells !m1 t ^! %all be pass$ ov]1 & n laid to _! *>ge1 ,rom4 viii4 #cc4 = _! confusion & condemnation1 h[ exp$i5t soev] x may be = him to br+ !m to _! remembrance1 to humble !m1 & enhance _! love & gratitude to him1 :o w1 not)/&+1 =give !m4 7#e47 ,he gives !m to und]/& :at duties he expects f !m1 & :at are ! laws t all 8 subjects are oblig$ to obey1 & accord+ly t he w n give =? any disp5sation or all[ance to s91 :i* is a return+ aga9 to folly2 nei!r w he suff] !m to make _! own w ! rule ( _! actions1 or to live z !y li/1 nor to give way to c>nal security1 neglig5ce1 or indiff]5ce 9 8 s]vice1 b !y mu/ be always press+ =w>ds1 runn+ ! race he has set be=e !m ) dilig5ce & indu/ry1 t !y be n slo?ful1 b foll[]s ( !m1 :o1 ?r\gh fai? & pati5ce1 inh]it ! promises1 ,heb4 vi4 #ab4 & n only s1 b f]v5t 9 _s1 s]v+ ! ,"l1 ,rom4 xii4 #aa4 t !y mu/ h a zeal = 8 hon\r1 z ^? t appe> to be 9 good e>ne/1 & pref] 8 int]e/ to _! own2 & t ?is mu/ be temp]$ ) meekness1 le/1 :il/ !y seem to be esp\s+ 8 cause1 !y give gr\nd to conclude t ! indulg+ _! irregul> passions is :at !y pr9cipally design4 ,z = ! ob$i5ce he dem&s ( !m1 x mu/ be univ]sal1 ) _! :ole he>t1 & to ! utmo/ ( _! p[]2 & !re=e if ! duty enjo9$ be difficult1 !y mu/ n say1 z "s ( 8 foll[]s did1 ,?is is a h>d say+1 :o c he> x8 ,john vi4 #fj4 b r1 9 ?is case1 dep5d on 8 grace = /r5g? to enable !m to p]=m x2 &1 z !y are to obey 8 comm&+ w1 s he tells !m !y mu/ submit to 8 provid5tial w1 & !re9 glorify 8 sov]eignty1 & reckon e ?+ good t he does1 inasmu* z x proce$s f a wise & graci\s h&1 & is r5d]$ subs]vi5t to answ] ! be/ ends1 = 8 glory & _! advantage4 ,moreov]1 he tells !m1 t :atev] ob$i5ce !y may be enabl$ to p]=m1 !y mu/ ascribe ! glory !re( n to !mselves1 b to him1 z he is ! ,au?or & ,f9i%] ( fai?1 & works 9 !m all ^? graces t he requires ( !m4 ,&1 :5 !y h ?us engag$ 9 8 s]vice1 & _! faces are turn$ heav5-w>d1 he obliges !m nev] to ?9k ( return+ to _! =m] /ate & company1 or subject !mselves to ! tyranny !y are deliv]$ f3 z ! angel ord]$ ,lot1 :5 he 0 escap$ out ( ,sodom1 n s mu* z to look back1 z "o t _h a hank]+ m9d to :at he _h left beh9d him2 or l ! ,israelites1 :o long$ = ! onions & g>lic1 & ! fle%-pots ( ,egypt1 :5 !y 7 on _! j\rney t[>ds ! good l&1 :i* ,god _h promis$ !m4 ,?us ,*ri/ expects t all 8 subjects %\ld n only obey him1 b t !y %\ld d ?is ) unfa9t+ p]sev]ance1 z n be+ ( !m :o draw back unto p]dition1 b ( !m t believe to ! sav+ ( ! s\l1 ,heb4 x4 #ci4 ,?us conc]n+ _! pres5t obligations & future advantages1 toge!r ) ! duties !y are engag$ to p]=m2 or ! laws ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 :i* he makes kn[n to !m1 be=e !y are br\ght into subjection to him4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t he n only pres5ts to !m ! bright1 b ! d>k side ( ! cl\d1 & sets be=e !m ! _m difficulties & tr\bles1 !y are l to meet ) 9 ?is _w1 9 common ) ! re/ ( 8 subjects1 t !y may n h]eaft] be "u any temptation1 to compla9 z ?\gh !y 7 disappo9t$1 :5 ?+s g o!rwise ?an !y 7 giv5 to expect3 z ) "o h& he repres5ts to _! view ! cr[n ( life2 s1 ) ! o!r1 he holds =? ! cross1 :i* !y mu/ take up & foll[ him1 ,matt4 xvi4 #bd4 if !y w\ld be 8 disciples4 ,he does n conceal f !m ! evils !y are l to meet ) f ! _w1 b tells !m pla9ly1 t !y mu/ expect to be hat$ ( all m5 = 8 "n sake1 ,matt4 x4 #bb4 & be will+ to "p ) all ?+s = him1 especially if /&+ 9 competition ) him2 s t he :o love? fa!r or "m1 son or daught]1 yea1 8 own life1 m ?an him1 is n wor?y ( him1 v]4 #cg1 comp>$ ) ,luke xiv4 #bf4 &1 t self-d5ial mu/ be _! daily ex]cise1 t no idol ( jeal\sy mu/ be set up 9 _! he>ts2 no secret or d>l+ lu/ indulg$1 z be+ n only contr>y to ! temp] & disposition ( 8 subjects1 & a di%on\r to _! "*1 b inconsi/5t ) t supreme love t is due to him alone3 he also w>ns !m n to hold any conf$]acy ) 8 enemies1 /rictly =bids !m to make any cov5ant ) dea? & hell1 & requires t all =m] cov5ants !re) %\ld be disannull$ & brok51 z conta9+ a tacit d5ial ( _! allegiance to him4 ,?us conc]n+ ! me?ods :i* ,*ri/ use? 9 an objective way1 to br+ 8 p to 8 k+dom4 ,b ^! are n reg>d$ by ! greate/ "p ( ^? t sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel2 nor1 inde$1 are !y effectual to answ] ?is end 9 any1 till he is pleas$ to incl9e & enable !m1 by 8 p[]1 to submit to him2 he mu/ fir/ conqu] !m be=e !y w obey4 ,be=e ?is !y _h no m ?an an ext]nal ov]ture1 or repres5tation ( ?+s1 9 :i* he dealt ) !m z intellig5t creatures1 9 ord] to _! becom+ 8 subjects out ( *oice1 z hav+ ! /ronge/ motives & inducem5ts !reunto3 b ?is is an int]nal "w ^u ! he>t1 :]eby e ?+1 t h9d]$ _! compliance is remov$1 & !y are drawn by t p[]1 )\t :i* none c come unto him1 ,john vi4 #dd4 _! he>ts are brok51 _! wills r5ew$1 & all ! p[]s & faculties ( _! s\ls incl9$ to subscribe to 8 gov]nm5t1 z k+ ( sa9ts4 ,?is leads u to consid]1 #c4 ,h[ p]sons fir/ express _! will+ness to be ,*ri/'s subjects2 :at engagem5ts !y lay !mselves "u1 & :at c\rse !y take pursuant !reunto4 7#a47 ,!y ca/ !mselves at 8 feet ) ! greate/ humility & rev]5ce1 be+ s5sible ( _! own vil5ess & +ratitude1 &1 at ! same "t1 are greatly affect$ ) 8 clem5cy & grace1 :o1 not)/&+ _! unwor?9ess1 invites !m to come to him2 :i* !y d1 n z desir+ to capitulate1 or /& ^u t]ms ) him1 b !y are will+ t he %\ld make 8 own t]ms1 l "o t s5ds a blank pap] to 8 victori\s pr9ce1 t he might write ^u x :at he pleases1 & expresses 8 will+ness to subscribe x4 ,?is may be illu/rat$ by ! mann] 9 :i* ,b5hadad's s]vants1 :5 8 army 0 entirely ru9$1 & he no long] able to make resi/ance aga9/ ,ahab1 pres5t !mselves be=e him ) sackclo? on _! lo9s1 & ropes on _! heads1 9 tok5 ( ! greate/ humility1 toge!r ) an implicit ackn[l$gm5t ( :at !y _h des]v$2 & )\t ! usual me?od ( ent]+ into treaties ( peace1 ! only message !y 7 to deliv] 01 ,?y s]vant ,b5hadad sai?1 ,i pray !e let me live1 #a ,k+s xx4 #cb4 ,?us ! humble return+ s9n] implores =giv5ess1 & a "r to 8 life1 z an act ( grace1 at ! h& ( ,*ri/1 :o has be5 repres5t$ to him1 z a m]ciful k+1 & ready to receive return+ s9n]s4 7#b47 ,?is subjection to ,*ri/ is att5d$ ) ! greate/ love to1 & desire aft] him1 :i* !y express to 8 p]son1 & 8 s]vice1 z well z ^? rew>ds t att5d x1 be+ con/ra9$ h]eunto by t love & compassion1 :i* he ha? %ew$ to !m2 & by ^? j ideas :i* !y are n[ br\ght to ent]ta91 conc]n+ e ?+ t belongs to 8 k+dom & int]e/4 7#c47 ,!y cons5t to be ! ,"l's1 by a solemn act ( self-d$ication1 or surr5d] ( !mselves1 & all t !y h1 to him1 z see+ !mselves oblig$ s to d2 & !re=e !y desire to be 81 to all int5ts & purposes1 8 entirely1 & = ev]4 7#d47 ,s9ce !re are _m difficult duties incumb5t on ,*ri/'s subjects1 & _m bless+s :i* !y hope to receive1 !y express _! entire dep5dance on him = grace1 to enable !m to behave !mselves agreeably to ! obligations !y are "u1 t !y may n turn aside f him1 or deal trea*]\sly ) him1 z be+ un/eadfa/ 9 8 cov5ant3 !y also rely on 8 fai?fulness = ! accompli%m5t ( all ! promises1 :i* af=d matt] ( relief & enc\ragem5t to !m2 & ?is is accompani$ ) a fix$ purpose1 or resolution to wait on him1 9 all 8 ord9ances1 z means appo9t$ by him1 9 :i* !y hope to obta9 ^? bless+s !y /& 9 ne$ (4 7#e47 ,?is is done ) a solemn )draw+ !mselves f1 r5\nc+ & te/ify+ _! abhorr5ce ( ^? to :om !y h =m]ly be5 9 subjection1 ^: int]e/ is contr>y to1 & subv]sive ( ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t4 ,^! !y c\nt to be _! greate/1 yea1 _! only enemies1 & proclaim op5 w> aga9/ !m1 & t ) a fix$ resolution1 by ! grace ( ,god1 to pursue x to ! utmo/2 l ! c\rage\s soldi]1 :o1 hav+ drawn 8 sword1 ?r[s away ! scabb>d1 z "o t w n leave (f fight+ till he has ga9$ a complete victory2 & ?is resolution is increas$ by t hatr$ :i* he ent]ta9s aga9/ s91 & is ex]cis$ 9 proportion to x3 ! enemies aga9/ :om he engages1 are ! _w1 ! fle%1 & ! devil2 ! motives t induce him !reunto are because !y are enemies to ,*ri/1 & /& 9 ! way ( 8 salvation4 ,n[1 t he might manage ?is w>f>e ) success1 he takes to himself ! :ole arm\r ( ,god1 :i* ! apo/le describes1 ,eph4 vi4 #aa-ag4 :i* is bo? (f5sive & def5sive4 ,& he also consid]s himself z oblig$ to %un all treaties or proposals made by !m1 to turn him aside f ,*ri/1 & all correspond5ce ) !m1 & to avoid e ?+ t may prove a sn>e or temptation to him1 or t5d to ,*ri/'s di%on\r4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t he ha? a due s5se ( 8 obligation1 to endeav\r to deliv] o!rs f _! s]vitude to s9 & ,satan1 to enc\rage ^? :o are almo/ p]suad$ to submit to ,*ri/1 & to /r5g!n ! h&s ( ^? :o are already ent]$ into 8 s]vice1 engag$ ) him 9 ! same w>f>e aga9/ 8 enemies1 & pursu+ ! same design1 conducive to 8 glory4 ,! me?ods he takes 9 ord] h]eunto1 are truly w>rantable1 & becom+ ! s]vants ( ,*ri/3 he is n l ! scribes & ,ph>isees1 :o 7 v zeal\s to ga9 proselytes to _! int]e/1 :i*1 :5 !y _h done1 !y made !m tw(old m ! *ildr5 ( hell ?an !mselves1 ,matt4 xxiii4 #ae4 b makes x 8 bus9ess to conv9ce ^? he conv]ses )1 t !y are subject to ! greate/ tyranny ( ^? :o int5d no?+ b _! ru92 t !y s]ve !m :o h no "r to _! s]vice1 &1 t ! only way to obta9 lib]ty1 is to ent] into ,*ri/'s s]vice1 & !n !y w be free inde$1 ,john viii4 #cf4 ,moreov]1 he endeav\rs to remove ^? prejudices1 & answ] all objections :i* ,satan usually br+s1 or furni%es 8 subjects )1 aga9/ ,*ri/ & 8 gov]nm5t4 ,if !y say1 ) ! daught]s ( ,j]usalem1 ,:at is ?y belov$ m ?an ano!r belov$8 he has _m ?+s to say 9 8 comm5dation2 z1 ! *ur* is br\ght 9 us+ v>i\s metaphorical expressions to set =? 8 glory1 & he jo9s ) !m 9 t compreh5sive "* giv5 ( him1 :i* conta9s ! sum ( all t words c express1 ,he is altoge!r lovely2 ?is is my belov$1 & ?is is my fri5d1 ,o daught]s ( ,j]usalem1 ,cant4 v4 #i1 #af4 ,?is conc]n+ ! way 9 :i* ,*ri/'s subjects engage aga9/1 & oppose ,satan's k+dom4 ,b let x be f>!r consid]$1 t ! opposition is mutual3 :5 p]sons are deliv]$ out ( ! p[] ( d>kness1 & translat$ into ,*ri/'s k+dom1 !y are n to expect to be :olly free f ! assaults ( _! spiritual enemies1 & ^! (t5times ga9 great advantages aga9/ !m f ! rema9d]s ( corrupt nature1 9 ! be/ ( m54 ,! devil is repres5t$1 by ! apo/le1 z a ro>+ lion1 :o walke? ab\t seek+ :om he may dev\r1 #a ,pet4 v4 #h4 ,sometimes he gives di/urbance to ,*ri/'s subjects1 by incl9+ m5 to ex]cise _! p]secut+ rage & fury aga9/ ! *ur*1 design+ h]eby to "w ^u _! fe>s2 at o!r times1 he endeav\rs1 z x 71 by me?ods ( brib]y1 to engage un/able p]sons 9 8 int]e/1 by ! ov]ture ( secul> advantage2 or else to disc\rage "s1 by pret5d+ t religion is a melan*oly ?+1 t !y :o embrace x1 are l to /rive aga9/ ! /ream1 & meet ) no?+ b :at w make !m uneasy 9 ! _w4 ,?is opposition1 :i* is direct$ aga9/ ,*ri/'s k+dom1 proves (t5times v disc\rag+ to 8 subjects2 b !re are attempts ( ano!r nature (t5 us$ to amuse1 disc\rage1 & de/roy _! peace1 by tax+ !m ) hypocrisy1 & pret5d+1 t all _! hope ( an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/'s fav\r & protection1 is b a delusion1 & !re=e x _h be5 bett] = !m n to h giv5 9 _! names to him1 s9ce ! only consequ5ce !re( w be ! aggravat+ _! condemnation4 ,if ! provid5ces ( ,god be d>k & afflictive1 he endeav\rs to sugge/ to !m h>d ?\ghts ( ,*ri/1 & to make !m "q 8 goodness1 & fai?fulness1 & to say1 ) ! ,psalmi/1 ,v]ily1 ,i h cleans$ my he>t 9 va91 & h wa%$ my h&s 9 innoc5cy1 ,psal4 lxxiii4 #ac4 &1 :5 ,god is pleas$1 at any "t1 = wise ends1 to d5y !m 8 com=t+ pres5ce1 ! enemy is ready1 on ?is occasion1 to p]suade !m1 z ! ,psalmi/ repres5ts "s speak+ to ! l purpose1 t !re is no help = !m 9 ,god1 ,psal4 iii4 #b4 ,^! me?ods are (t5 us$1 by ! enemies ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 to weak5 ! h&s ( 8 subjects1 :]eby ! ex]cise ( _! graces is (t5 int]rupt$1 & !y are hurri$ into _m s9s1 ?r\gh ! viol5ce ( temptation2 nev]!less !y %all n :olly revolt4 ,grace may be foil$1 & weak5$ !reby1 b x %all n be utt]ly ext+ui%$2 =1 ?\gh !y be guilty ( _m failures & misc>riages1 :i* discov] !m to be 9 an imp]fect /ate1 yet !y are pres]v$ f relaps+ into _! =m] /ate2 & n only s1 b are (t5 enabl$ to prevail aga9/ _! spiritual enemies1 9 :i* ! conc]n ( ,*ri/1 = _! good1 em95tly discov]s itself2 &1 if ! advantage ga9$ aga9/ !m be occasion$ by _! go+ 9 ! way ( temptation1 or n be+ on _! gu>d1 or us+ ^? means t might prev5t _! be+ ov]come !reby1 ?is is ov]-rul$ by ,*ri/1 to ! humbl+ & mak+ !m m wat*ful = ! future2 or if ,god has left !m to !mselves1 t he may %ew !m ! s9 & folly ( _! self-confid5ce1 or reliance on _! own /r5g?1 ?is %all be a means to induce !m to be m dep5d5t on him = ! future1 z well z importunate ) him1 by fai? & pray]1 = t grace1 :i* is suffici5t to prev5t _! total & f9al apo/asy1 z well z to recov] !m f _! pres5t back-slid+s4 ,& ^! _m weaknesses & defects1 :i* gave !m s mu* uneas9ess1 w induce !m to sympa?ize ) o!rs 9 ! l condition2 & ! v>i\s me?ods :i* ,*ri/ takes = _! recov]y1 w r5d] !m skilful 9 direct+ o!rs h[ to escape1 or dis5tangle !mselves f ?is sn>e1 9 :i* !y h be5 tak51 & :i* has giv5 !m s mu* uneas9ess4 ,we might "h h enl>g$ on t p>ticul> bran* ( ?is subject1 :i* respects ! w>f>e t is to be c>ri$ on by e "o :o li/s himself "u ,*ri/'s bann]1 & owns him to be 8 rightful ,"l & ,sov]eign1 :i* takes up a v consid]able "p ( ! ,*ri/ian life2 z he is said to wre/le n only aga9/ fle% & blood1 b aga9/ pr9cipalities1 aga9/ p[]s1 aga9/ ! rul]s ( ! d>kness ( ?is _w1 & aga9/ spiritual wick$ness 9 high places1 ,eph4 vi4 #ab4 & else:]e we read ( ! fle% lu/+ aga9/ ! ,_s1 & ! ,_s aga9/ ! fle%1 ,gal4 v4 #ag4 ,b ?is w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ answ]1 9 :i* we %all be l$ to speak ( ! imp]fection ( sanctification 9 believ]s1 toge!r ) ! reasons !re(2#aib & !re=e we pass x ov] at pres5t1 & %all proce$ to consid]1 #d4 ,h[ ,*ri/ deals ) 8 subjects aft] he has br\ght !m hi!rto1 & incl9$ & enabl$ !m to submit to 8 gov]nm5t3 ?is is express$ 9 ! answ] we are expla9+1 9 ! foll[+ heads4 7#a47 ,he rew>ds _! ob$i5ce4 ,?is supposes t he requires t !y %\ld obey him1 & t _! ob$i5ce %\ld be con/ant & univ]sal1 o!rwise !y des]ve n ! "* ( subjects2 &1 z to :at conc]ns ! reg>d ( ,*ri/ to ?is ob$i5ce1 ?\gh h]e9 m5 are n pr(itable to ,god1 z !y are to !mselves1 or to "o ano!r1 yet x %all n g unrew>d$4 ,! bless+s :i* ,*ri/ conf]s on !m are sometimes /yl$ a rew>d1 inasmu* z !re is a c]ta9 connexion betwe5 _! duty & int]e/1 or _! obey+ & be+ made bless$1 :i* bless$ness is prop]ly ! rew>d ( :at ,*ri/ has done1 ?\gh 8 p e/eem x z an act ( ! highe/ fav\r2 9 ?is s5se he rew>ds _! ob$i5ce1 & t ei!r by increas+ _! graces1 & e/abli%+ _! com=ts "h2 or by br++ !m to p]fection h]eaft]4 ,b inasmu* z _! ob$i5ce is1 at pres5t1 v imp]fect1 :i* t5ds v mu* to _! reproa*1 & af=ds matt] ( daily humiliation be=e ,god1 x is f>!r add$1 7#b47 ,t ,*ri/ corrects !m = _! s9s4 ,?is is ins]t$ among ! advantages ( 8 gov]nm5t1 ?\gh x is c]ta91 t afflictions1 absolutely consid]$1 are n to be desir$2 nev]!less1 s9ce !y are sometimes ne$ful1 #a ,pet4 i4 #f4 & conducive to our spiritual advantage1 !y are includ$ 9 ?is graci\s disp5sation1 :i* att5ds ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t1 z by ^! ?+s m5 live1 ,isa4 xxxviii4 #af4 ,h[ mu* soev] nature dreads !m1 yet ,*ri/'s p consid] !m z design$ = _! good1 & !re=e n only submit to !m1 b conclude t h]e9 he deals ) !m4 ,z we are f> f blam+ ! skilful *irurgeon1 :o sets a bone t is out ( jo9t1 or cuts (f a limb1 :5 x is necess>y to save our lives1 ?\gh nei!r ( ^! c be done )\t great pa93 ?us :5 ,god visits our transgressions ) ! rod1 & our iniquities ) /ripes1 we reckon t he deals ) u z a m]ciful & graci\s ,sov]eign1 & n z an enemy1 s9ce 8 design is to heal our backslid+s1 & prev5t a worse evil f ensu+ !reby4 7#c47 ,he pres]ves & supports 8 subjects "u all _! temptations & suff]+s4 ,!re are two sorts ( temptations m5tion$ 9 scripture1 to wit1 su* z are m]ely provid5tial1 :i* are design$ z trials ( fai? & pati5ce2 z :5 ! apo/le says1 ,my bre?r51 c\nt x all joy :5 ye fall into div]s temptations1 kn[+ ?is1 t ! trial ( y\r fai? worke? pati5ce1 ,james i4 #b1 #c4 & else:]e ! apo/le ,paul1 speak+ ( ! p]secutions :i* he met ) f ! ,jews1 calls !m temptations1 ,acts xx4 #ai4 ,b1 besides ^!1 !re are o!r temptations :i* arise f s91 ,satan1 & ! _w1 :]eby endeav\rs are us$ m directly to draw ,*ri/'s subjects f _! allegiance to him3 ?us x is said1 ,e man is tempt$1 :5 he is drawn away ( 8 own lu/1 & entic$1 ,james i4 #ad4 & else:]e1 ,!y t w be ri*1 t is1 :o use indirect means to atta9 t end1 or make ?is ! gr& design ( life1 fall into temptation1 & a sn>e1 & into _m fooli% & hurtful lu/s1 :i* dr[n m5 9 de/ruction & p]dition1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #i4 & ! devil1 :o has a great h& 9 manag+ ^! temptations1 & solicits u to comply !re)1 is1 = t reason1 call$1 by way ( em95cy1 ! tempt]1 #a ,!s4 iii4 #e4 & ,matt4 iv4 #c4 ,9 bo? ^! respects1 believ]s are expos$ to great dang]1 by reason ( temptations1 & ne$ ei!r to be pres]v$ f1 or support$ "u !m1 t !y may n prove _! ru92 & ?is ,*ri/ does 9 manag+ ! affairs ( 8 k+dom ( grace = 8 p's advantage1 & h]e9 t promise is fulfill$ to !m1 ,!re ha? no temptation tak5 y1 b su* z is common to man2 b ,god is fai?ful1 :o w n suff] y to be tempt$ above :at ye are able1 b w1 ) ! temptation also1 make a way to escape1 t ye may be able to be> x1 #a ,cor4 x4 #ac4 7#d47 ,*ri/ p[]fully ord]s all ?+s = 8 own glory1 & 8 p's good1 z !y are said to "w toge!r = good1 ,rom4 viii4 #bh4 & h]e9 8 wisdom1 z well z 8 goodness1 is illu/rat$4 ,sometimes1 inde$1 !y _c see f ! beg9n+ ( an afflictive provid5ce to ! end !re(1 or :at advantage ,god designs !reby2 h]e9 we may apply ^? words ( our ,savi\r to ,pet]1 ?\gh spok5 ) ano!r view1 ,:at ,i d1 ?\ kn[e/ n n[1 b ?\ %alt "k h]eaft]1 ,john xiii4 #g4 ,?is w em95tly appe>1 :5 !y %all see h[ e /ep :i* ,*ri/ has tak5 9 ! managem5t ( 8 gov]nm5t1 has _h a subs]vi5cy to promote _! spiritual advantage h]eaft]4 ,?us we h consid]$ h[ ,*ri/ executes 8 ,k+ly (fice1 m especially t[>ds 8 p1 :o are 8 fai?ful subjects4 ,secondly1 ,we are n[ to speak conc]n+ ! ex]cise ( ,*ri/'s ,k+ly gov]nm5t t[>ds 8 enemies4 ,he is1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$1 _! ,k+2 n by cons5t1 or volunt>y subjection to him1 nor d !y desire to own 8 au?ority1 or yield ob$i5ce to 8 laws2 b !y are1 not)/&+1 to be reckon$ ! subjects ( 8 gov]nm5t2 :i* is ex]cis$1 #a4 ,9 sett+ b\nds to _! p[] & malice1 s t !y _c d :at !y w\ld aga9/ 8 cause & int]e/ 9 ! _w4 ,h[ f> soev] he may suff] !m to proce$ to ! disadvantage ( 8 p2 yet he is able to cru% !m 9 a mom5t2 &1 :5 he sees _! rage1 & h[ !y set !mselves aga9/ him ) _! comb9$ =ce1 & insult1 z ?\gh !y _h br\ght _! designs to be>1 z n d\bt+ ! success !re(1 he tells !m pla9ly1 t !y imag9e a va9 ?+1 & t he t sitte? 9 ! heav5s %all laugh2 ! ,"l %all h !m 9 d]ision1 ,psal4 ii4 #a1 #d4 & ! reason is v obvi\s1 because ,god is great] ?an man4 ,?\gh x w\ld be a di%on\r to him to say1 t he is ! au?or ( s91 yet x r$\nds to 8 glory1 t he sets b\nds & limits to x1 & ov]-rules x by 8 wisdom to 8 own glory2 z x is said1 ,surely1 ! wra? ( man %all praise !e2 ! rema9d] ( wra? %alt ?\ re/ra91 ,psal4 lxxvi4 #aj4 #b4 ,*ri/ has ex]cis$ 8 ,k+ly gov]nm5t 9 ga9+ a victory ov] 8 enemies2 ?is he did1 :5 he spoil$ pr9cipalities & p[]s1 & made a %ew ( !m op5ly1 triumph+ ov] !m 9 8 cross4 ,?is1 inde$1 0 done by him1 :5 he 0 9 ! l[e/ dep?s ( 8 suff]+s1 &1 9 a m em95t degree1 ex]cis$ 8 ,prie/ly (fice2 yet1 9 "s respects1 he is said1 at t "t1 to h ex]cis$ 8 ,k+ly1 & t 9 a v triumphant mann]1 z x is "h express$2 & else:]e he is said1 ?r\gh dea?1 to h de/roy$ him t _h ! p[] ( dea?1 t is1 ! devil1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 h]eby he pur*as$ ^? re/ra9ts :i* ! p[]s ( d>kness 7 br\ght "u m ?an !y 7 be=e4 ,satan's *a9 0 h]eby %ort5$1 & 8 subjects deliv]$ out ( 8 h&1 be+ ransom$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/2 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 !y 7 aft]w>ds p]suad$ to )draw _! necks f t yoke1 :i* !y 7 =m]ly "u1 by ! p[] ( t grace t att5d$ ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 :]eby !y 7 subject$ to ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t4 ,moreov]1 our ,savi\r tells 8 p1 t he _h ov]come ! _w1 ,john xvi4 #cc4 n only because he _h 9 8 own ,p]son1 escap$ ! pollution !re(1 & n be5 entangl$ 9 its sn>es1 nor h9d]$ 9 ! "w he 0 engag$ 91 by ! afflictions & injuri\s treatm5t t he met ) f x1 b z he procur$ = !m ^? victories ov] x1 :]eby !y %all be made m ?an conqu]ors ?r\gh him t lov$ !m4 #c4 ,*ri/'s k+ly gov]nm5t is1 & %all m em95tly appe> to be ex]cis$ t[>ds 8 enemies1 9 puni%+ !m = all _! rebellions aga9/ him4 ,!re are res]ves ( v5geance laid up 9 /ore1 & m vials ( wra?1 :i* %all be p\r$ =? on ,satan1 & all ! p[]s ( d>kness1 :i* !y are n )\t "s t]rible appreh5sions (1 f ! k !y h ( ,god z a j judge2 ^u :i* acc\nt !y are said to believe & tremble1 ,james ii4 #ai4 & z = all 8 o!r enemies1 he w break !m ) a rod ( iron2 he w da% !m 9 pieces l a pott]'s vessel1 ,psal4 ii4 #i4 or br+ !m =?1 & slay !m be=e him1 ,luke xix4 #bg4 ,?us conc]n+ ! mann] h[ ,*ri/'s k+ly gov]nm5t ha? be5 ex]cis$1 bo? t[>ds 8 p & 8 enemies2 & ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,! v>i\s seasons1 or ages1 9 :i* ,*ri/'s k+ly gov]nm5t has be51 or %all be ex]cis$1 toge!r ) ! diff]5t circum/ances relat+ to ! adm9i/ration ( x !re94 ,z soon z ev] man fell1 & !reby /ood 9 ne$ ( a m$iator to recov] him1 ,*ri/ 0 reveal$1 z "o :o _h und]tak5 8 recov]y1 &1 z a victori\s k+1 :o %\ld break & de/roy t p[]1 t _h br\ght him into subjection to x4 ,n[ !re are v>i\s p]iods1 or seasons1 9 :i* he has execut$ 8 k+ly (fice1 or %all cont9ue s to d4 #a4 ,he did ?is be=e 8 inc>nation1 dur+ :i* "t 8 gov]nm5t 0 visible1 z to ! effects !re(1 z ext5d$ to all ^? :o 7 sav$ "u ! ,old ,te/am5t-disp5sation3 !y 7 subdu$ & def5d$ by 8 div9e p[]1 t 0 !n ex]t$1 z well z dis*>g$ f condemnation1 by virtue ( ! sacrifice1 :i*1 9 ! fulness ( "t1 he 0 to (f] = !m4 ,we h already %ew$ h[ he execut$ 8 prophetical (fice dur+ ?is int]val2#aic n[ we mu/ consid] him z ex]cis+ 8 k+ly (fice4 ,! maje/ic way 9 :i* he deliv]$ ! law f m\nt ,s9ai1 0 a glori\s display !re(2 & ! ,!ocracy1 :i* !y 7 "u1 :i* is describ$1 9 scripture1 z a gov]nm5t di/9ct f1 & excell+ all o!rs 9 glory1 & ! subs]vi5cy ( x to _! salvation1 0 a f>!r evid5ce t he 0 _! k+4 ,?is he ev9c$1 at "o "t1 by 8 appe>ance to ,jo%ua1 z ! capta9 ( ! ,"l's ho/s2 & at ano!r "t x 0 repres5t$ 9 an emblematical way1 :5 he 0 se5 by ! prophet ,isaiah1 z sitt+ ^u a ?rone1 & 8 tra9 fill+ ! temple4 ,& 9 ! book ( ,psalms1 he is frequ5tly ackn[l$g$ by ! *ur* z _! k+2 conc]n+ :om x is said1 ,?y ?rone1 ,o ,god1 is = ev] & ev]2 ! sceptre ( ?y k+dom is a "r sceptre1 ,psal4 xlv4 #f4 &1 9 _m o!r places he is describ$ z ! ,k+1 ! ,"l ( ho/s1 n only z pr$ict+ ! future ex]cise ( 8 gov]nm5t1 b z d5ot+ :at he 0 at t "t2 conc]n+ :om x 0 said1 ,is n ! ,"l 9 ,zion8 ,is n h] ,k+ 9 h]8 ,j]4 viii4 #ai4 ,& :5 ,god decl>es t he _h advanc$ him to ?is m$iatorial dignity1 & set him on 8 holy hill ( ,zion1 ! k+s & judges ( ! e>? are exhort$ to s]ve him ) fe>1 &1 9 tok5 ( _! will+ness to be 8 subjects1 to kiss ! ,son1 le/ he be angry1 & !y p]i% f ! way1 :5 8 wra? is k9dl$ b a little1 ,psal4 ii4 #f1 #aj1 #ab4 #b4 ,aft] 8 inc>nation1 :5 he fir/ came into ! _w1 he 0 publickly own$1 by ! wise m5 7:o came f ! ,ea/7 z "o t 0 born ,k+ ( ! ,jews1 & ! gifts :i* !y pres5t$ to him ( gold1 frank9c5se1 & myrrh1 ,matt4 ii4 #b4 comp>$ ) v]4 #aa4 ! be/ pres5ts t _! c\ntry af=d$1 7 design$ to signify t homage :i* 0 due to him1 z "o :om ,god _h appo9t$ to be ! ,k+ ( 8 *ur*1 ?\gh 8 ext]nal me91 & ! circum/ances ( 8 bir?1 conta9$ no visible m>k ( regal dignity4 ,:ile he conv]s$ ) 8 p1 9 ! ex]cise ( 8 public m9i/ry1 he gave !m frequ5t intimations h]e(1 :5 describ+ ! nature ( 8 k+dom1 z spiritual1 & n ( ?is _w2 &1 :5 "o ( 8 foll[]s address$ him1 z ! ,son ( ,god1 & ! ,k+ ( ,israel1 he is s f> f reprov+ him1 z ascrib+ to him a glory t did n belong to him1 t he n only comm5ds 8 fai? t 0 express$ h]e91 b gives him to und]/&1 t he %\ld h a great] evid5ce ( ?is tru?1 :5 he %\ld see ! heav5s op5$1 & ! angels ( ,god asc5d+ & desc5d+ ^u him1 ,john i4 #di-ea4 ,&1 9 ! close ( 8 life1 :5 he ent]$ into ,j]usalem1 ) a design to give himself up to ! rage & fury ( 8 enemies1 provid5ce1 z x 71 extort$ a confession ( 8 regal dignity1 f ! un/able multitude1 &1 at ! same "t design$ to fulfil :at 0 =etold by ! prophet ,ze*>iah1 :5 he says1 ,rejoice greatly1 ,o daught] ( ,zion2 %\t1 ,o daught] ( ,j]usalem2 behold1 ?y ,k+ come? unto !e2 he is j1 & hav+ salvation1 l[ly1 & rid+ ^u an ass1 & ^u a colt1 ! foal ( an ass1 ,ze*4 ix4 #i4 & _! say+1 ,hosannah1 bless$ is ! ,k+ ( ,israel1 t come? 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 ,john xii4 #ac4 0 ! result ( a pres5t conviction1 :i* !y _h ( ?is matt]1 ?\gh x 0 n long abid+1 & h]eby !y 71 z x 71 condemn$ out ( _! own m\?4 ,&1 aft] ?is1 :5 ,pilate ask$ him ?is "q1 9 pla9 t]ms1 ,art ?\ ! ,k+ ( ! ,jews8 he publickly pr(esses himself to be s2 nev]!less1 he gives him to und]/&1 t 8 k+dom 0 n ( ?is _w1 ^u ?is acc\nt ! apo/le says1 t be=e ,pontius ,pilate he witness$ a good confession1 & /yles him1 ,k+ ( k+s1 & ,"l ( lords1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ac1 #ae4 #c4 ,*ri/ /ill executes 8 ,k+ly (fice 9 t glorifi$ /ate1 9 :i* he n[ is4 ,?is ! apo/le intimates1 :5 allud+ to ! cu/om ( k+s 9 _! solemn triumphs ov] _! enemies1 7:o ?r[ m$als among/ ! p to p]petuate ! remembrance !re(1 & be/[ donatives1 or peculi> m>ks ( fav\r ^u ?is occasion7 :5 he speaks ( him1 z asc5d+ up on high1 hav+ l$ captivity captive1 & !n giv+ gifts unto m51 ,eph4 iv4 #h4 ,9 ?is exalt$ /ate !re are und5iable pro(s ( 8 regal dignity 9 ! bless+s :i* 8 *ur*1 9 ?is _w1 receives1 z ! result ( x z well z 9 ! hon\rs t are paid him by ! inhabitants ( heav54 ,! ,soc9ians1 inde$1 w n all[ t he execut$ 8 ,k+ly (fice on e>?3 b ?is is contr>y to ! acc\nt we h ( 8 execut+ x 9 8 humbl$ /ate1 z above m5tion$2 !re=e we mu/ suppose1 t :5 ,*ri/ ent]$ into 8 glory1 he did n beg9 to reign2 ?\gh1 f t "t1 he has ex]cis$ 8 gov]nm5t 9 a diff]5t mann]1 ^u ! acc\nt :]e( ! gospel disp5sation1 :i* ensu$ !reon1 is call$1 by way ( em95ce1 8 k+dom2 &1 because ?is disp5sation began ^u 8 asc5sion into heav51 x is sometimes call$1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ! k+dom ( heav54 ,i ne$ n add mu* conc]n+ ! pres5t ex]cise ( 8 ,k+ly gov]nm5t1 s9ce ! greate/ "p ( :at has be5 said1 "u ?is answ]1 has a p>ticul> reg>d to x4 ,x 0 aft] 8 asc5sion into heav5 t ! gospel-*ur* 0 e/abli%$1 :i* is sometimes call$ 8 visible k+dom2 !n x 0 t ! laws & ord9ances1 by :i* x 0 to be gov]n$1 7 made kn[n to x1 toge!r ) ! peculi> privileges t 7 !n be/[$ ^u x1 z ! effects ( ,*ri/'s royal b\nty3 !n ! ,_s 0 s5t1 &1 by 8 assi/ance1 ! gospel 0 prea*$ to all nations1 sav+ grace pl5tifully be/[$ on multitudes1 :o 7 enabl$ to subject !mselves to him1 z ,k+ ( sa9ts2 &1 9 ?is mann]1 ,*ri/ has hi!rto ex]cis$ 8 ,k+ly gov]nm5t1 & w d until 8 second com+4 ,"h we %all take occasion to consid] :at is advanc$1 by sev]al1 conc]n+ ,*ri/'s reign+ a ?\s& ye>s on e>?1 :i*1 !y suppose1 w int]v5e betwe5 ! pres5t adm9i/ration ( ! affairs ( 8 k+dom1 & ! sa9ts reign+ ) him 9 heav5 = ev]4 ,?is op9ion has n only ! c\nt5ance ( _m anci5t writ]s1 :o h def5d$ x1 b x seems to be f\nd$ on sev]al scriptures2 s t we %all be l$1 9 consid]+ ?is subject1 r to enquire into ! true s5se ( ^? scriptures1 t speak ( ,*ri/'s reign+ on e>?1 ?an to d5y t he w1 9 any s5se1 reign !re91 9 a way circum/antially diff]5t f t 9 :i* he n[ adm9i/]s ! affairs ( 8 k+dom4 ,& "h we %all consid] :at is advanc$1 by "s1 conc]n+ ?is matt]1 :o ass]t _m ?+s relat+ !reunto1 :i* /& 9 ne$ ( /rong] argum5ts to def5d !m1 ?an h hi!rto be5 br\ght2 & !n we %all consid] h[ f> we h gr\nd1 f scripture1 to say1 t ,*ri/ %all reign "h on e>?1 & all 8 sa9ts t %all live !re91 ) him1 & :at we may conclude to be ! true s5se ( ^? scriptures t are br\ght 9 def5ce ( ,*ri/'s p]sonal reign4 ,! op9ions ( ^? t treat on ?is subject1 are s diff]5t1 t to speak di/9ctly to !m all1 w\ld be too great a div]sion f my g5]al design3 & ?is also r5d]s x m difficult1 to lay d[n ! /ate ( ! "q 9 a few words4 ,h[ev]1 ,i %all briefly attempt ?is2 &1 t we may proce$ ) great] cle>ness1 %all consid] :at is ass]t$1 by sev]al writ]s1 conc]n+ ,*ri/'s p]sonal reign on e>?1 :i* %all be 9 ! latt] end ( ! _w1 & is to cont9ue1 f ! "t t x comm5ces1 a ?\s& ye>s4 7#a47 ,"s h suppos$1 t ?is ?\s& ye>s' reign includes 9 x ! :ole compass ( "t1 9 :i* ,*ri/ %all judge ! _w4 ,?is is call$1 inde$1 9 scripture1 a day2 b x _c reasonably be suppos$ t x %all take up no m ?an ! space ( tw5ty-f\r h\rs2 & !re=e !y suppose1 t x %all conta9 ! space ( a ?\s& ye>s1 :i* !y f\nd p>tly on t scripture1 9 ,psal4 xc4 #d4 ,a ?\s& ye>s 9 ?y sight are b z ye/]day :5 x is pa/2 & m especially on ! apo/le's words1 9 #b ,pet4 iii4 #h4 ,"o day is ) ! ,"l z a ?\s& ye>s1 & a ?\s& ye>s z "o day2 & ?is !y apply1 9 p>ticul> to ! day ( judgm5t1 :i* is spok5 ( 9 ! v]se imm$iately =ego+2 &1 s9ce we h gr\nd to conclude t ?is %all be done on e>?1 & also1 t1 :5 ,*ri/ judges ! _w1 x may be truly said1 he ex]cises 8 ,k+ly (fice 9 a mo/ glori\s mann]2 !re=e !y conclude1 f h5ce1 t ?is ?\s& ye>s' reign includes 9 x all ! "t t he w take up 9 judg+ ! _w3 b1 ev5 9 ?is matt]1 all d n agree 9 _! s5tim5ts2 = "s ?9k1 t1 9 ?is judicial process1 none are to be judg$ b ! sa9ts1 :o1 be+ acquitt$ by him1 are said to reign ) him2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 t !y %all be rais$ f ! dead1 :i* !y suppose to be meant by ! fir/ resurrection1 & t ! re/ %all n be rais$ till ! ?\s& ye>s are f9i%$1 ,rev4 xx4 #e4 ,b ?is seems n agreeable to ! acc\nt we h else:]e1 9 scripture1 ( ,*ri/'s rais+ ! dead1 com+ to judgm5t1 & det]m9+ ! /ate1 bo? ( ! righte\s & wick$1 z :at is to be done 9 or ne> ! same "t1 ea* ( ^! be+ di/9ct bran*es ( ! same solemnity4 ,& t :i* makes ?is op9ion /ill m improbable1 is1 because 9 ! same scripture 9 :i* we h an acc\nt ( ?is ?\s& ye>s' reign1 x imm$iately foll[s1 t1 :5 ^! ye>s %all be expir$1 ,satan w be loos$ out ( 8 prison1 & suff]$ to deceive ! nations2 & !n we read ( o!r enemies :i* ! *ur* %all h1 conc]n+ :om x is said1 t !y %all be ga!r$ toge!r to battle2 & x is f>!r said1 t !y w5t up on ! bread? ( ! e>?1 & compass$ ! camp ( ! sa9ts ab\t1 & ! belov$ city2 & all ?is is to be done betwe5 ! end ( ! ?\s& ye>s reign & ! g5]al judgm5t1 :5 ! dead1 small & great1 %all be rais$1 ! books op5$1 & all judg$ out ( ^? ?+s t are writt5 !re91 accord+ to _! works2 !re=e ?is op9ion conc]n+ ! ?\s& ye>s' reign1 includ+ 9 x ! "t 9 :i* ,*ri/ %all appe>1 9 ?is l[] _w1 to judge 8 sa9ts1 does n seem to be ! s5se ( t scripture on :i* ?is op9ion is suppos$ to be f\nd$1 ,rev4 xx4 #ab4 7#b47 ,! m common op9ion1 :i* is def5d$ by sev]al anci5t & mod]n ,*ilia/s1 or ,mill5>ies1 z !y are g5]ally call$1 is1 t our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ %all1 "s "t 9 ! la/ days1 be=e he comes to ! f9al judgm5t1 appe> 9 ?is l[] _w1 9 8 human nature1 & dwell & reign among ! inhabitants !re(1 9 su* a way1 z may r5d] x a k9d ( middle /ate betwe5 t :i* ! *ur* is n[ 91 & heav52 m glori\s ?an ! =m]1 & yet v mu* inf]ior to ! latt]4 ,& "h !y suppose1 #a/1 ,t !re are sev]al ?+s :i* %all g imm$iately be=e x1 z t5d+ to u%] 9 ! glory ( t k+dom1 to wit1 ! conv]sion ( ! ,jews1 :i* is to be effect$ at once4 ,&1 9 ord] h]eunto1 "s conclude t ! disp5sation ( miracles %all be reviv$2 :i* !y argue f h5ce1 9 t all ! rem>kable *anges t h =m]ly be5 made 9 ! affairs ( ! *ur*1 h be5 introduc$ by miracles2 & ! ,jews1 m ?an any o!r nation 9 ! _w1 h be5 desir\s ( a conviction by su* a me?od z ?is4 ,moreov]1 x is also suppos$1 t1 at ! same "t1 ^? scriptures t =etel a great] fulness ( ! ,g5tiles1 or ! conv]sion ( _m1 :o /ill rema9 9 ! d>kness ( hea!nism1 %all h _! accompli%m5t 9 an em95t degree2 & ?is %all also proce$ f1 & be att5d$ ) a great] degree ( ! effusion ( ! ,_s1 & ! consequ5ce h]e( w be a m glori\s light %9+ ?r\gh\t ! _w1 ?an has ev] done2 & t ^! two1 ! ,jews & ,g5tiles1 %all be bo? jo9$ toge!r1 9 "o body1 "u ,*ri/1 _! visible & glori\s ,head4 ,moreov]1 "s suppose1 t ,j]usalem1 & ! c\ntries r\nd ab\t x1 %all be ! pr9cipal seat ( ?is k+dom1 to :i* ^! new conv]ts %all repair2 s t1 z !re ! glori\s sc5e ( ! gospel 0 fir/ op5$1 9 t "p ( ! e>?1 ! glory ( ,*ri/'s p]sonal reign %all beg94 ,o!rs1 to ?is1 add1 t1 at ?is "t1 ! temple at ,j]usalem %all be built1 :i* %all f> exce$ t :i* 0 built by ,solomon1 9 glory2 & t ! ,new ,j]usalem %all be also built & adorn$ 9 a magnific5t way1 agreeable to :at is said ( x 9 scripture1 ,rev4 xxi4 :i* !y und]/& 9 a lit]al s5se4 ,9 ?is ,i mu/ take leave to diff] f !m1 ?\gh n 9 :at 0 b n[ h9t$1 conc]n+ ! conv]sion ( ! ,jews1 & ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles go+ be=e x4 #b;dly1 ,?\gh "s suppose t ! g5]al conflagration1 spok5 ( by ! apo/le ,pet]1 #b ,pet4 iii4 #g1 #ac4 %all be aft] ?is ?\s& ye>s reign1 :i* is c]ta9ly ! m probable op9ion2 yet o!rs h conclud$1 t x %all be be=e x & t ! new e>?1 :]e9 dwelle? righte\sness1 :i* believ]s accord+ to ,god's promise look =1 %all arise out ( ! ru9s ( ! old4 ,?us a late writ] says1#aid :o advances _m ?+s conc]n+ ! ante-diluvian _w1 z well z ?is new "o1 ) an elegancy ( /yle1 t is v ent]ta9+1 &1 9 _m in/ances1 runs c\nt] to ! s5tim5ts ( all t w5t be=e him1 ?an :i* a m +5i\s romance is h>dly extant3 b s9ce1 = ! mo/ "p1 he br+s 9 scripture to give c\nt5ance to :at he advances1 & lays d[n a peculi> s*eme conc]n+ ?is ,mill5nium1 ,i _c :olly pass x ov]4 ,he supposes1 t ! reign ( ,*ri/1 on e>?1 %all be u%]$ 9 by a g5]al conflagration1 9 :i* all ! inhabitants !re( mu/ necess>ily be consum$1 & ! _w r$uc$ into a second *aos by fire2 &1 z 8 ma/] ,de ,c>tes describes ! =m ( ! _w :5 fir/ creat$1 & h[ ! v>i\s p>ticles ( matt] 7 dispos$1 9 ord] to its be+ br\ght to t p]fection to :i* x arriv$ aft]w>ds1 s he describes ! =m to :i* ! _w %all be fram$2 :i*1 :5 done1 be+ at a loss to f9d out inhabitants = x1 he supposes t ! dead %all be rais$2 to :i* he applies :at is said 9 scripture conc]n+ ! fir/ resurrection1 & !n ?is ?\s& ye>s reign beg9s3 b he is m at a loss1 z might easily be suppos$1 to acc\nt = ,gog & ,magog1 ! enemies ( ! *ur*1 :i* %all give x great di/urbance at ! close !re(2 &1 s9ce he _c easily suppose !m to be rais$ f ! dead = ?is end1 he fancies t !y %all spr+ out ( ! e>?2 :i* s mu* emb>rasses 8 s*eme1 t1 :atsoev] scriptures he br+s 9 def5ce ( x1 x mu/ be suppos$ by imp>tial judges1 to be att5d$ ) ! greate/ absurdities4 #c;dly1 ,!re are o!rs1 :o suppose t ! g5]al conflagration %all n be till ! end ( ! ?\s& ye>s reign2 nev]!less !y conclude1 t ! dead %all be rais$1 & m p>ticul>ly ^? :o are design$ to reign ) ,*ri/4 ,&1 ) respect to ?is1 ! s5tim5ts ( p]sons are some:at diff]5t1 inasmu* z "s suppose t none %all be rais$1 at ?is "t1 b ^? :o h suff]$ m>tyrdom = ,*ri/'s sake2 & t ?is is ! mean+ ( t expression1 ,i saw ! s\ls ( !m t 7 behead$ = ! witness ( ,jesus1 & ! ^w ( ,god1 & !y liv$ & reign$ a ?\s& ye>s1 ,rev4 xx4 #d4 ,o!rs suppose1 t because _m1 :o h n suff]$ dea? = ,*ri/'s sake1 h1 9 o!r respects1 pass$ ?r\gh an equal numb] ( p]secutions & reproa*es 9 life1 & 7 ready to suff] m>tyrdom1 _h !y be5 call$ to x1 ^! are n exclud$2 & !re=e t all ! sa9ts %all be rais$ f ! dead1 z ! apo/le says1 ,! dead 9 ,*ri/ %all rise fir/1 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #af4 t is1 a ?\s& ye>s be=e ! wick$2 & t ?is is int5d$ by :at is /yl$ ! fir/ resurrection2 !y %all rise1 n to be receiv$ imm$iately into heav51 b %all be fir/ op5ly ackn[l$g$1 & acquitt$ by ,*ri/1 ! ,judge ( all1 & !n reign ) him on e>?1 ?r\gh\t ! :ole p]iod ( "t4 #d?ly1 ,o!rs suppose1 t1 dur+ ?is ?\s& ye>s' reign1 ! public ord9ances ( ,god's wor%ip1 namely1 ! prea*+ ( ! ^w1 & ! adm9i/ration ( ! sacram5ts1 & ! pres5t ord] & discipl9e ( *ur*es1 %all entirely cease2 to :i* !y accommodate ! s5se ( "s scriptures1 to wit1 t 9 :i* x is said1 conc]n+ ! ,new ,j]usalem1 t !re 0 no temple !re9 t ! city _h no ne$ ( ! sun1 nor ( ! moon to %9e 9 x1 ,rev4 xxi4 #bb1 #bc4 & else:]e1 :5 ! apo/le says1 t ! *ur*1 9 celebrat+ ! ,"l's ,supp]1 0 to to %ew =? ! ,"l's dea? till he come1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bf4 !y suppose t ! mean+ is1 t !y 7 to d ?is till he %all come to reign on e>?1 & no long]4 #e?ly1 ,!re are "s :o ent]ta9 v c>nal notions ( ! sa9ts reign+ ) ,*ri/1 inconsi/5t ) p]fect hol9ess2 & speak ( pleasures1 :i* !y %all !n enjoy1 t are m agreeable to ,mahomet's p>adise1 ?an ! life ( sa9ts1 admitt$ to su* privileges1 :i* !y suppose !m to be p>tak]s (4 ,& "s proce$ yet f>!r 9 _! wild & ungr\nd$ fancies1 :5 !y ?9k t a small numb] ( ! wick$ %all be left 9 ! _w1 to be1 z x 71 slaves to !m2 all :i* are inconsi/5t ) ! spirituality ( ,*ri/'s k+dom4 ,su* extremes z ^!1 _m1 :o1 h def5d$ ,*ri/'s p]sonal reign on e>?1 h unw>ily run into2 among :om !re are "s anci5t writ]s1 :o h l$ ! way to o!rs1 :o speak ( x z ! g5]ally receiv$ op9ion ( ! fa!rs 9 ! ?ree fir/ c5turies#aie2 b ^! are n mu* to be dep5d$ on1 z to ! s5se !y give ( scripture1 any m ?an ^? :o h liv$ 9 latt] ages1 especially 9 ^? ?+s :i* !y advance1 t seem to be inconsi/5t ) ! spirituality ( ,*ri/'s k+dom3 ,b if ?is acc\nt1 :i* !y give ( x1 appe> to be contr>y !reunto1 :at !y f>!r say conc]n+ x1 & o!rs1 :o improve ^u _! s*eme1 is mu* m remote f x1 :5 !y speak ( ! build+ ( ,j]usalem1 & t be+ ! pr9cipal seat ( ,*ri/'s reign2 & ( sev]al ?+s relat+ to x1 :i* are ( su* a nature1 & conta9 s great a reproa* on ,*ri/'s k+dom1 t ,i =be> to m5tion !m2 & !re are v few :o w ?9k !m consi/5t ) ! "* ( sa9ts4 ,?is gave disgu/ to ,augu/91 :o1 at fir/1 adh]$ to ?is op9ion1 b aft]w>ds 0 ju/ly prejudic$ aga9/ x#aif4 ,?us we h giv5 a brief acc\nt ( ! diff]5t s5tim5ts ( _m1 :o treat 9 _! writ+s ( ,*ri/'s p]sonal reign1 ( :i* "s are ma9ta9$ by p]sons ( great wor? & judgm5t1 & seem m agreeable to ! s5se ( ^? scriptures1 t are br\ght to def5d !m1 ?an o!rs2 ^! ought to be f>!r consid]$1 t x may appe> :e!r !y are j or no4 ,z = ^?1 :i* c h>dly be call$ any o!r ?an romantic1 & h little m to support !m1 ?an ! ungr\nd$ conjecture ( ^? :o advance !m1 & are s f> f agree+ ) ! g5]al scope & design ( scripture1 t !y conta9 a reflection on ! me?ods ( ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t1 r ?an an exp$i5t to advance x2 ^! c>ry 9 !mselves _! own confutation1 & no?+ f>!r ne$ be said 9 opposition to !m4 ,be=e we proce$ to consid] h[ f> ,*ri/'s reign on e>? may be def5d$1 & 9 :at o!r respects sev]al ?+s1 :i* are ass]t$1 relat+ to "s circum/ances1 t !y suppose1 w att5d x1 d n seem to be suffici5tly f\nd$ on scripture1 we %all take leave to premise "s ?+s1 9 g5]al1 relat+ to ! me?od 9 :i* ?is subject ought to be manag$4 #a4 ,s f> z ! scripture pla9ly gives c\nt5ance to ?is doctr9e 9 g5]al1 viz4 t ! adm9i/ration ( ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t 9 ?is l[] _w1 %all be att5d$ ) great glory1 & %all abundantly t5d to ! advantage ( 8 *ur*1 ?is is a subject ( too great importance to be pass$ ov] ) neglect1 z ?\gh we _h no mann] ( conc]n !re91 or x 7 a matt] ( m]e speculation2 = c]ta9ly all scripture is writt5 = our le>n+1 & ought to be /udi$ & improv$ by u1 to ! glory ( ,god1 & our own edification4 ,& z = ^? texts t speak ( ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t1 z ex]cis$ 9 ?is _w1 !y conta9 matt]s 9 !m n only awful & sublime1 b our hav+ j ideas !re(1 w be a direction to our fai?1 :5 we pray = ! fur!r advancem5t ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 z we are b\nd daily to d4 #b4 ,we mu/ take he$ t we d n give too great scope to our fancy1 by fram+ imag9>y s*emes ( our own1 & !n br++ 9 scripture1 n )\t "s viol5ce (f]$ to ! s5se !re(1 to give c\nt5ance to !m2 nor ought we to acquiesce 9 su* a s5se ( scripture1 br\ght to support ?is doctr9e1 z is evid5tly contr>y to o!r scriptures or to ! nature & spirituality ( ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t4 #c4 ,we mu/ take x = grant$1 t "s ( ^? scriptures1 :i* relate to ?is matt]1 are h>d to be und]/ood1 & !re=e a humble mode/y becomes u1 9 treat+ on ?is subject1 r ?an to c5sure ^? :o diff] f u1 z ?\gh !y 7 dep>t$ f t fai?1 :i* is f\nd$ on ! mo/ obvi\s & pla9 s5se ( scripture1 especially if !y ma9ta9 no?+ t is d]ogatory to ! glory ( ,*ri/2 :i* rule we %all endeav\r to obs]ve1 9 :at rema9s to be consid]$ on ?is subject4 ,& s9ce mo/ all[ t !re is a s5se1 9 :i* ,*ri/'s k+dom %all be att5d$ ) great] circum/ances ( glory ?an x is at pres5t1 we %all proce$ to %ew1 7#a47 ,h[ ,*ri/'s k+dom %all be advanc$1 9 ?is l[] _w1 beyond :at x is at pres5t1 & t 9 su* a way z agrees v well ) ! s5se ( sev]al scriptures relat+ !reunto1 )\t giv+ into "s extremes1 :i* _m h done1 :o h plead = ,*ri/'s p]sonal reign on e>?1 9 su* a way1 9 :i* x _c easily be def5d$4 ,we freely own1 z :at we ?9k agreeable to scripture1 #a/1 ,t1 z ,*ri/ has1 9 all ages1 display$ 8 glory1 z ,k+ ( ! ,*ur*1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$2 s we h gr\nd to conclude1 f scripture1 t ! adm9i/ration ( 8 gov]nm5t 9 ?is _w1 be=e 8 com+ to judgm5t1 w be att5d$ ) great] magnific5ce1 m visible m>ks ( glory1 & v>i\s occurr5ces ( provid5ce1 t %all t5d to ! welf>e & happ9ess ( 8 *ur*1 9 a great] degree1 ?an has hi!rto be5 beheld1 or exp]i5c$ by x1 s9ce x 0 fir/ plant$ by ! apo/les1 aft] 8 asc5sion into heav52 :i* we ?9k to be ! s5se 9 g5]al1 ( ^? scriptures1 bo? 9 ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t1 :i* speak ( ! latt]-day glory4 ,"s ( ! prophets seem to look f>!r ?an ! fir/ prea*+ ( ! gospel1 & ! glori\s display ( ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t t att5d$ x1 :i* 01 9 "p1 an accompli%m5t ( "s ( _! pr$ictions relat+ h]eunto1 inasmu* z !re are "s expressions1 :i* !y make use (1 t seem z yet n to h _h _! accompli%m5t3 ,?us ! prophet ,isaiah1 :5 he speaks ( ! glory ( ! ,"l z aris+1 & be+ se5 ^u ! *ur*1 & ! ,g5tiles com+ to ?is light1 & k+s to ! brightness !re(4 ,isa4 lx4 #a4 seq4 & _m o!r ?+s to ! same purpose1 :i* d5ote ! glori\s privileges t ! gospel-*ur* %\ld enjoy3 ,?\gh ?is1 9 a spiritual s5se1 may1 9 a great measure1 be suppos$ to be already accompli%$2 yet !re are o!r ?+s1 :i* he =tels conc]n+ x1 :i* d n yet appe> to h _h _! accompli%m5t3 z :5 he says1 t ?y gates %all be op5 cont9ually2 !y %all n be %ut day nor night1 v]4 #aa4 ,& ! same mode ( speak+ is us$1 conc]n+ ! ,new ,j]usalem1 9 ,rev4 xxi4 #be4 z d5ot+ ! *ur*'s be+ p]fectly free f all ^? afflictive disp5sations ( provid5ce1 :i* w\ld t5d to h9d] ! prea*+ & success ( ! gospel2 & t viol5ce %\ld be no m he>d 9 ?y l&1 wa/+ nor de/ruction 9 ?y bord]s1 v]4 #ah4 by :i* he int5ds ! *ur*'s p]fect fre$om f all p]secution2 & t ! sun %all be no m ?y light by day1 nei!r = brightness %all ! moon give light unto !e2 b ! ,"l %all be unto !e an ev]la/+ light1 & ?y ,god ?y glory4 ,v]4 #ah1 #ai4 ,?is is s f> f hav+ be5 yet accompli%$1 t x seems to ref] to ! same ?+1 t is m5tion$ conc]n+ ! ,new ,j]usalem1 ,rev4 xxi4 #bc4 & almo/ express$ 9 ! same words1 :i*1 if x be n a metaphorical description ( ! heav5ly /ate1 has a peculi> ref]5ce to ! latt]-day glory2 &1 :5 ! prophet f>!r adds1 t ?y p %all be all righte\s1 z d5ot+ t hol9ess %all almo/ univ]sally obta9 9 ! _w1 z mu* z iniquity has ab\nd$ 9 x1 ?is does n appe> to h be5 yet accompli%$4 ,aga91 :5 ! prophet ,micah speaks ( ! ,m\nta9 ( ! ,"l1 be+ e/abli%$ 9 ! top ( ! m\nta9s1 & exalt$ above ! hills1 & t p %\ld fl[ unto x1 ,micah iv4 #a4 ?\gh ?is1 & "s o!r ?+s t he !re m5tions1 may ref] to ! fir/ prea*+ ( ! gospel1 & success !re(2 yet :at he f>!r adds1 t !y %all beat _! swords into pl[%>es1 & _! spe>s into prun+-hooks2 & nation %all n lift up a sword aga9/ nation1 nei!r %all !y le>n w> any m2 b !y %all sit e man "u 8 v9e1 & "u 8 fig-tree1 & none %all make !m afraid1 v]4 #c1 #d4 ,?is prophecy1 s f> z x may be tak5 o!rwise ?an 9 a spiritual s5se1 seems to imply a great] degree ( peace & tranquility ?an ! gospel-*ur* has hi!rto enjoy$2 !re=e :5 he says1 t ?is %all be 9 ! la/ days1 v]4 #a4 we h reason to conclude1 t he does n mean b>ely ! la/1 or gospel disp5sation1 :i* comm5c$ on our ,savi\r's asc5sion into heav51 b ! la/ p]iod !re(1 viz4 t "t :i* we are n[ consid]+4 ,z to ! acc\nt we h h]e( 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 especially 9 _m places 9 ! book ( ! ,revelation1 t speak ( ! k+doms ( ! _w becom+ ! k+doms ( our ,"l1 & ( 8 ,*ri/1 & ( 8 tak+ to himself 8 great p[] & reign+1 ,rev4 xi4 #ae1 #ag4 & :at is spok5 conc]n+ ! ?\s& ye>s reign1 *ap4 v4 #bj4 :atev] be ! s5se h]e(1 z to "s circum/ances ( glory t %all att5d ?is adm9i/ration ( ! affairs ( 8 k+dom1 x c]ta9ly has n yet _h its accompli%m5t1 & !re=e leads u to expect t x %all be att5d$ ) great] degrees ( glory r$\nd+ to himself1 :i* we call ! latt]-day glory4 #b;dly1 ,_m privileges w r$\nd to ! *ur* h]eby2 = z ,*ri/ is said to reign on e>?1 s ! sa9ts are repres5t$ z reign+ ) him1 z !y say1 ,?\ ha/ made u unto our ,god k+s & prie/s1 & we %all reign on ! e>?1 ,rev4 v4 #aj4 & else:]e1 :5 ! apo/le speaks ( ,*ri/'s reign+ a ?\s& ye>s1 adds1 t !y %all reign ) him1 ,rev4 xx4 #f4 :i* _c be tak5 9 any o!r s5se ?an = a spiritual reign1 agreeable to ,*ri/'s k+dom1 :i* is n ( ?is _w2 !re=e1 #c;dly1 ,we h1 f h5ce1 suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t :5 ^! prophecies %all h _! accompli%m5t1 ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ %all be ! prevail+ int]e/ 9 ! _w1 :i* x has nev] yet be5 9 all respects1 s t godl9ess %all be z mu* valu$ & e/eem$1 z x has be5 decri$1 & z univ]sally2 & x %all be reckon$ z great an hon\r to be a ,*ri/ian1 z x has1 9 ! mo/ deg5]ate age ( ! *ur*1 be5 matt] ( reproa*4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t ! *ur* %all h a p]fect fre$om f p]secution 9 all p>ts ( ! _w2 & a great] glory %all be put on ! ord9ances1 & m success att5d !m1 ?an has hi!rto be5 exp]i5c$4 ,9 %ort !re %all be1 z x 71 an univ]sal spread ( religion & hol9ess to ! ,"l1 ?r\gh\t ! _w4 #d?ly1 ,:5 ?is glori\s disp5sation %all comm5ce1 we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t1 ! ,anti-*ri/ian p[]s hav+ be5 :olly subdu$1 ! ,jews %all be conv]t$4 ,?is may be inf]r$ f ! ord] 9 :i* ?is is =etold1 9 ! book ( ! ,revelation1 9 :i* ! fall & utt] ru9 ( ,babylon is pr$ict$1 9 *ap4 xviii4 ,&1 aft] ?is1 we read 9 *ap4 xix4 ( ! m>riage ( ! ,lamb be+ come2 & 8 wife1 z hav+ made h]self ready2 & o!rs :o are /yl$ bless$1 are call$ to ! m>riage-supp]1 9 v]4 #g1 #i4 ,?is1 z an +5i\s & le>n$ writ] obs]ves#aig1 seems to be a pr$iction ( ! call ( ! ,jews1 & ( ! sa9ts ( ! fai?ful1 namely1 ! gospel *ur*1 :o 7 conv]t$ be=e ?is "t1 be+ made p>tak]s ( ! spiritual privileges ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 toge!r ) !m1 & s invit$ to ! m>riage-supp]2 accord+ly1 by ! ,lamb's wife1 is int5d$ ! conv]t$ ,jews1 :o are consid]$ z esp\s$ to him2 & inasmu* z _! be+ ignorant ( ,god's righte\sness1 & go+ ab\t to e/abli% a righte\sness ( _! own1 & n submitt+ !mselves to ! righte\sness ( ,god1 ,rom4 x4 #c4 occasion$ _! be+ reject$2 s1 :5 !y are conv]t$1 & ^! new esp\sals are celebrat$1 x is p>ticul>ly obs]v$1 t ?is righte\sness %all be _! greate/ glory1 ! robe t !y %all be adorn$ )2 s t :5 ?is bride is said to h made h]self ready1 x foll[s1 9 ,rev4 xix4 #h4 ,to h] 0 grant$1 t %e %\ld be array$ 9 f9e l951 clean & :ite2 = ! f9e l9n5 is ! righte\sness ( ! sa9ts4 ,?is prophecy1 be+ plac$ imm$iately be=e ! acc\nt ( ! ?\s& ye>s' reign1 9 *ap4 xx4 gives gr\nd to conclude1 t x %all be be=e x1 or an introduction to x4 ,object4 ,i am s5sible !re are "s :o "q :e!r ^? prophecies1 especially su* z are f\nd 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 t =etell ! conv]sion ( ! ,jews1 _h n _! full accompli%m5t 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! gospel-/ate1 :5 _m *ur*es 7 ga!r$ out ( ! ,jews1 & "s ( ! apo/les 7 s5t to ex]cise _! m9i/ry 9 ^? p>ts ( ! _w1 :]e ! greate/ numb] ( !m resid$1 ^u :i* acc\nt ,pet] is call$ ! apo/le ( ! ,jews2 = ,god wr\ght effectually 9 him to ! apo/le%ip ( ! circumcision1 ,gal4 ii4 #h4 & he1 toge!r ) ,james & ,john1 direct _! inspir$ epi/les to !m 9 p>ticul>4 ,answ4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t !re are "s scriptures1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 relat+ to ?is matt]1 :i* d n seem1 z yet1 to h be5 accompli%$1 b respect ?is glori\s disp5sation1 9 :i* !re %all be1 z x 71 an univ]sal conv]sion ( !m 9 ! latt] day2 p>ticul>ly :at ! apo/le says1 ,if ! ca/+ away ( !m be ! reconcil+ ( ! _w1 :at %all ! receiv+ ( !m be1 b life f ! dead8 ,rom4 xi4 #ae4 ,& he adds1 ,i w\ld n1 bre?r51 t ye %\ld be ignorant ( ?is my/]y1 t bl9dness 9 "p is happ5$ to ,israel1 until ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles be br\ght 91 & !n all ,israel %all be sav$1 v]4 #be1 #bf4 ,?is seems1 z yet1 n to h be5 accompli%$2 & z = ^? scriptures1 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 t pr$ict _m ?+s 9 fav\r ( ! ,jewi% nation2 ?\gh ,i w n d5y t _m ( !m _h _! accompli%m5t1 ei!r 9 _! return f ! ,babyloni% captivity1 or 9 ^? t 7 conv]t$ 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! gospel-disp5sation1 yet ,i _c ?9k t !y all _h2 = ! prophet ,hosea seems to =etell "s ?+s t are yet to come1 :5 he speaks ( !m1 z be+ _m days )\t a k+1 )\t a pr9ce1 )\t a sacrifice1 & )\t an image1 & )\t an ephod1 & )\t t]aphim1 ,hos4 iii4 #d4 :i* seems to po9t at ! condition 9 :i* !y n[ are2 & he adds1 9 ! foll[+ words1 ,aft]w>ds ! *ildr5 ( ,israel %all seek ! ,"l _! ,god1 & ,david _! k+1 to wit1 ,*ri/1 & %all fe> ! ,"l & 8 goodness 9 ! latt] days2 :i* seems to int5d _! conv]sion1 :i* is yet expect$4 ,?us f> our fai?1 z to ?is matt]1 may be said to be built on ! f\ndation ( ! apo/les & prophets3 b1 if we pret5d to det]m9e ! way1 & mann] 9 :i* ?is %all be done1 we mu/ h rec\rse to unc]ta9 conjectures1 in/ead ( solid argum5ts4 ,t le>n$ writ] :om ,i h be=e m5tion$1#aih gives 8 op9ion ab\t x1 :i* ,i w n pret5d to disprove1 ?\gh1 inde$ ! +5uity !re( is m to be valu$ ?an its conv9c+ evid5ce4 ,he supposes x %all be some:at l ! conv]sion ( ! apo/le ,paul1 by ,*ri/'s appe>+ ) a glori\s light on e>?1 & !n retir+ to heav5 aga93 b ! accommodat+ "o p>ticul> circum/ance ( provid5ce1 79 :i* ,*ri/ seems to h ano!r end to answ]1 namely1 t ,paul might be qualifi$ = ! apo/le%ip by ?is extraord9>y sight ( him7 to ?is matt]1 z an argum5t ( ! ,jews be+ conv]t$ 9 su* a mann]1 proves no?+ at all2 !re=e ! be/ way is to leave ?is among ! secrets :i* belong n to u to enquire aft]4#aii ,?us conc]n+ ! conv]sion ( ! ,jews1 z :at is expect$ to g imm$iately be=e ^? glori\s times t we are speak+ (4 ,& to ?is we may add1 #e?ly1 ,t !re %all be a great] spread ( ! gospel ?r\gh ! d>k p>ts ( ! e>?2 & s t scripture1 :i* 0 b n[ ref]r$ to1 conc]n+ ! ,g5tiles com+ to ! light ( ?is glori\s morn+1 or ! =ces ( ! ,g5tiles com+ unto ! *ur*1 ,isa4 lx4 #c1 #e4 %all h a full] accompli%m5t ?an hi!rto x has _h2 z also ano!r scripture 9 :i* ! prophet says1 t ! e>? %all be full ( ! k ( ! ,"l1 z ! wat]s cov] ! sea1 *4 xi4 #i4 ,we w n d5y b t ?is _h1 9 "p1 an accompli%m5t1 :5 ! gospel 0 fir/ prea*$ by ! apo/les2 &1 inde$1 ! prophet intimates1 t ^! ?+s %all come to pass :5 a rod %all come out ( ! /em ( ,jesse1 v]4 #a4 t is1 aft] ,*ri/'s inc>nation1 :o 0 ( ! se$ ( ,david1 accord+ to ! fle%4 ,!re=e ,i _c b ?9k t ^? words1 ,9 t day1 :i* we (t5 meet ) 9 scripture1 v]4 #aj1 #aa4 signify ! :ole gospel-disp5sation1 f ! beg9n+ !re( to its consummation1 9 ,*ri/'s com+ to judgm5t2 & !n we may look = "s ?+s1 :i* ! prophet "h =etells1 z :at %\ld come to pass 9 "o "p !re(1 & o!r ?+s 9 ano!r4 ,& z to :at respects ! k ( ,*ri/ be+ s ext5sive1 z t x is said to cov] ! e>?2 or ,*ri/'s be+ else:]e said to be a light to ! ,g5tiles1 ?\gh x d5ote ! fir/ success ( ! gospel 9 ! conv]sion ( ! ,g5tiles1 x does n argue1 t su*-l texts %all n h a f>!r accompli%m5t :5 ^? o!r ?+s %all come to pass1 :i* ! prophet m5tions 9 ! =ego+ v]ses1 "u ! metaphor ( ! wolf dwell+ ) ! lamb1 c4 & o!r ?+s1 :i* relate to a m peaceable /ate ( ! *ur*1 ?an x has hi!rto exp]i5c$4 ,& x seems suffici5tly evid5t1 t1 :5 ?is happy "t %all come1 ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ %all be ! prevail+ int]e/ 9 ! _w1 & ! glory ( 8 k+dom %all be m em95tly display$1 ?an1 at pres5t1 x is4 ,9 ^! respects1 we are f> f d5y+ ! reign ( ,*ri/ 9 ?is l[] _w1 = we ?9k x pla9ly conta9$ 9 scripture2 nev]!less1 7#b47 ,!re are sev]al ?+s 9 _! s*eme1 :i* we d n ?9k suffici5tly f\nd$ 9 scripture4 ,z1 ,fir/1 ,we _c see suffici5t reason to conclude t ,*ri/ %all appe> visibly1 or1 z !y call x1 p]sonally1 9 8 human nature1 on e>?1 :5 he is said em95tly to reign !re94 ,if !y int5d$ no?+ else by ,*ri/'s appe>+ visibly1 or p]sonally1 b 8 f>!r ev9c+ 8 ,m$iatorial glory1 9 ! effects ( 8 p[] & grace1 :i* 8 *ur* %all exp]i5ce1 z x does n[1 ?\gh 9 a less degree2 or if !y %\ld say1 t "s great] circum/ances ( glory w !n att5d x1 ?is w\ld n be1 9 ! lea/1 d5i$3 b m ?an ?is we _c all[ (1 = ! foll[+ reasons3 #a/1 ,because ! pres5ce ( ,*ri/'s human nature1 "h on e>?1 w\ld n contribute s mu* to ! *ur*'s spiritual edification & happ9ess1 z 8 pres5ce1 by ! p[]ful influ5ce ( 8 ,holy ,_s1 w\ld d4 ,?is is suffici5tly evid5t2 = :5 he dwelt on e>?1 imm$iately aft] 8 inc>nation1 8 m9i/ry 0 n att5d$ ) t success t might h be5 expect$2 :i* gave him occasion to compla91 z ! prophet repres5ts him speak+ to ?is purpose1 ,i h lab\r$ 9 va91 ,i h sp5t my /r5g? = n\ght1 ,israel is n ga!r$2 &1 ^u ?is1 he is1 z x 71 com=t$ ) ! ?\ght1 t1 not)/&+1 he %\ld be glori\s 9 ! eyes ( ! ,"l1 t is1 accept$ (1 & aft]w>ds glorifi$ by him1 & t he %\ld be giv5 = a light to ! ,g5tiles1 ,isa4 xlix4 #d-f4 t is1 t ! gospel %\ld be prea*$ to all nations1 & t !n great] success %\ld att5d x4 ,n[ ?is is ow+ to ,*ri/'s pres5ce by 8 ,_s2 !re=e1 if t be p\r$ =? 9 a m pl5tiful degree on 8 *ur* x w contribute m to ! increase ( its graces1 & spiritual com=ts1 ?an 8 pres5ce1 9 8 human nature1 c\ld d )\t x2 & !re=e x _c be argu$1 t ,*ri/'s pres5ce1 9 su* a way1 is absolutely necess>y to ! fl\ri%+ /ate ( ! *ur*1 to t degree1 9 :i* x is expect$ 9 ! latt] day4 ,x is true1 ! pres5ce ( 8 human nature "h on e>? 0 absolutely necess>y1 = ! impetration ( r$emption1 or pur*as+ 8 p to himself by 8 dea?2 b 8 pres5ce 9 heav51 appe>+ z an ,advocate = !m1 &1 z ! result !re(1 s5d+ d[n 8 ,_s1 to "w all grace 9 _! s\ls1 is1 9 its k9d1 also necess>y4 ,?is our ,savi\r intimates to 8 disciples1 imm$iately be=e 8 asc5sion into heav51 :5 he says1 ,x is exp$i5t = y t ,i g away2 = if ,i g n away1 ! ,com=t] w n come1 ,john xvi4 #g4 &1 if !re be "s peculi> advantages r$\nd+ to ! *ur*1 f ,*ri/'s cont9uance 9 heav51 z well z 8 asc5d+ up into x1 x is n reasonable to suppose t ! *ur*'s happ9ess1 z to _! spiritual conc]ns1 %\ld arise s mu* f 8 com+ f !nce into ?is l[] _w1 z x does f ^? cont9u$ p[]ful influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,_s1 :i* are said to dep5d ^u1 & be ! consequ5ce ( 8 sitt+ at ! "r h& ( ,god 9 heav54 #b;dly1 ,if he %\ld appe> on e>? 9 8 human nature1 he mu/ ei!r dive/ himself ( t cele/ial glory1 :i* he is clo!d ) !re91 agreeable to ! heav5ly /ate2 or else 8 p1 ) :om he is suppos$ to reign1 mu/ h su* a *ange made 9 _! nature1 t _! bodies mu/ be r5d]$ cele/ial1 & _! s\ls enl>g$ 9 proportion to ! heav5ly /ate1 o!rwise !y w\ld n be fit to conv]se ) him1 9 an imm$iate way1 by reason ( ! pres5t frailty ( _! nature4 ,( ?is we h v>i\s in/ances 9 scripture3 ?us :5 ,moses saw ,god's back-p>ts1 t is1 "s extraord9>y emblematical display ( 8 glory1 ,god tells him1 ,?\ can/ n see my face2 = no man c see me & live2 & x foll[s1 t :ile ?is glory pass$ by him1 ,god put him 9 a clift ( ! rock1 & cov]$ him ) 8 h&1 ,exod4 xxxiii4 #bj-bc4 & assigns ?is z a reason1 because 8 face %\ld n be se54 ,he c\ld n1 because ( ! imp]fection ( ?is pres5t /ate1 behold ! extraord9>y emblematical displays ( ! div9e glory1 )\t ! frame ( nature's be+ brok5 !reby2 on :i* occasion ,augu/9e says1 und]/&+ ! words 9 ?is s5se1 ,"l1 let me die1 t ,i may see !e4#bjj ,moreov]1 :5 ,*ri/ appe>$ to ! apo/le ,paul1 at 8 fir/ conv]sion 9 ! glory ( 8 human nature1 he fell to ! e>?1 trembl+ & a/oni%$1 ,acts ix4 #f4 z n be+ able to conv]se ) him2 & aft]w>ds1 :5 ! same apo/le 0 caught up into ! ?ird heav51 & _h a view ( ! glory !re(1 ?is 0 great] ?an 8 frail nature c\ld be>1 & !re=e he says1 t :e!r he 0 9 ! body1 or out ( ! body1 he c\ld n tell1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #b4 ,& ,john1 ! belov$ disciple1 :o conv]s$ famili>ly ) him1 :5 9 8 humbl$ /ate1 & lean$ on 8 brea/ at supp]1 ,john xxi4 #bj4 :5 he appe>$ to him1 aft] 8 asc5sion1 9 a glori\s emblematical way1 says1 ,:5 ,i saw him1 ,i fell at 8 feet1 z dead1 ,rev4 i4 #ag4 comp>$ ) ! =ego+ v]ses1 & ! apo/le ,paul says1 ,?\gh we h kn[n ,*ri/ aft] ! fle%1 yet n[ h5ce=? "k we him s no m1 #b ,cor4 v4 #af4 t is1 :il/ we are 9 ?is _w1 inasmu* z we are incapable ( conv]s+ ) him 9 8 glorifi$ human nature4 ,?is is also agreeable to :at ! apo/le says1 t fle% & blood _c inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ej4 t is1 man1 9 ?is pres5t /ate1 _c enjoy ^? privileges :i* are res]v$ = him 9 heav51 :i* include 9 !m a conv]s+ ) ,*ri/1 9 8 human nature1 z well z ) o!rs1 t are inhabitants ( heav54 #c;dly1 ,if we suppose t ,*ri/ w reign p]sonally on e>?1 x mu/ be f>!r enquir$2 :e!r !y t reign ) him1 dur+ ?is p]iod ( "t1 %all die1 or no8 ,if n1 t seems contr>y to ! fix$ laws ( nature1 & ?is pres5t /ate1 z mortal1 be+ oppos$ to a /ate ( immortality & et]nal life2 b if !y %all die1 !n !y mu/ necess>ily lose "o great advantage1 :i* !y n[ enjoy1 9 dy+1 namely1 be+ ) ,*ri/1 ,phil4 i4 #bc4 = :5 !y die1 9 "s respect1 !y mu/ be said to dep>t f ,*ri/1 &1 :atev] advantage ! pres5ce ( ! human nature ( ,*ri/ is ( to ! inhabitants ( heav51 t !y mu/ be suppos$ to be depriv$ (1 :il/ he is reign+ on e>?4 ,^!1 & o!r ?+s to ! same purpose1 are consequ5ces ( ,*ri/'s p]sonal reign1 9 8 human nature1 on e>?2 = :i* reason we _c acquiesce 9 _! op9ion1 :o ma9ta9 x4 ,secondly1 ,!re is ano!r ?+1 t we _c approve (1 9 ! =e-m5tion$ s*eme1 relat+ to ,*ri/'s ?\s& ye>s' reign on e>?1 :5 !y ass]t sev]al ?+s conc]n+ ! conv]sion ( ! ,jews1 :i* seem contr>y to ! analogy ( fai?4 ,we h be=e tak5 x = grant$ t ! ,jews %all be conv]t$1 :5 ?is glori\s reign beg9s1 or imm$iately be=e x3 b !re are sev]al ?+s !y add to ?is1 :i*1 we ?9k1 !y h no gr\nd1 f scripture1 to d2 we %all m5tion two4 7#a47 ,t aft] ! ,jews are conv]t$1 !y %all cont9ue a di/9ct body ( p1 gov]n$ by _! own laws1 z !y 7 be=e ,*ri/'s inc>nation4 ,b we r conclude1 t !y %all be jo9$ to1 & become "o body ) ! ,*ri/ian *ur*1 all m>ks ( di/9ction be+ laid aside1 & %all be graft$ into ! same olive-tree1 ,rom4 xi4 #bd4 t is1 into ,*ri/2 & c]ta9ly ! middle wall ( p>tition1 :i* 0 tak5 away by ,*ri/1 %all nev] be set up aga94 ,?is seems to be int5d$ by our ,savi\r's words1 ,!re %all be "o fold1 & "o %eph]d1 ,john x4 #af4 7#b47 ,besides ?is1 !re are sev]al o!r ?+s1 :i* !y ass]t1 conc]n+ ! ,jews rebuild+ ! temple1 at ,j]usalem1 & t be+ ! pr9cipal seat ( ,*ri/'s reign1 :]e ! sa9ts %all reside & reign ) him4 ,z = ! temple1 t 0 only design$ z a place ( wor%ip1 dur+ ! disp5sation be=e ,*ri/'s inc>nation1 & 01 9 "s respects1 a type ( 8 dwell+ among u 9 our nature2 & z = ! temple s]vice1 z x is n[ aboli%$1 x %all cont9ue to be s1 till ! end ( ! _w2 & !n1 :at occasion is !re = a temple to be built8 ,& z = ,j]usalem's be+ rebuilt1 or ! l& ( ,judea's be+ ! pr9cipal seat ( ,*ri/'s k+dom on e>?1 we humbly conceive x to be an ungr\nd$ supposition1 or a mi/ake ( ! s5se ( "s scriptures 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 :i* 7 lit]ally fulfill$ 9 ! build+ ( ,j]usalem1 aft] ! ,babyloni% captivity1 & h no ref]5ce to any ?+ n[ to come4 ,& z = ! l& ( ,canaan1 ?\gh x _h a glory put on x "s ages be=e our ,savi\r's inc>nation1 z be+ ! sc5e ( _m wond]ful disp5sations ( provid5ce1 9 fav\r ( t p1 :ile !y rema9$ di/9ct f all o!r nations 9 ! _w2 yet we _c conclude t x %all be a di/9ct place ( resid5ce = !m1 :51 be+ conv]t$1 !y are jo9$ to ! ,*ri/ian *ur*3 & !re=e ! l& ( ,canaan w be no m acc\nt$ (1 ?an any o!r "p ( ! _w2 &1 consid]+ also ! smallness ( ! place1 we _c ?9k x suffici5t to conta9 ! great numb] ( ^?1 :o1 toge!r ) ! ,jews1 %all be ! happy subjects ( ,*ri/'s k+dom4 ,?irdly1 ,!re is ano!r ?+1 9 :i* we _c agree ) "s :o treat ( ,*ri/'s reign on e>?1 namely1 :5 !y suppose t ! sa9ts1 :o are to reign ) him1 are to be 9 a s9less /ate1 little %ort ( ! heav5ly4 ,x is true1 h]e9 !y are mu* divid$ 9 _! s5tim5ts3 b "s ass]t1 t !y %all be free f all ! rema9d]s ( corruption2 &1 inde$1 _! argum5t leads !m to x1 if we consid] ! sa9ts z be+ rais$ f ! dead1 & _! s\ls br\ght back f heav51 into :i*1 :5 !y fir/ ent]$1 !y 7 p]fectly fre$ f s94 ,f h5ce x w necess>ily foll[1 t !re w be no room = ! mortification ( s91 /riv+ aga9/ x1 or resi/+ ^? temptations1 :i* we are n[ liable to f x3 ?is we _c conclude to be a privilege t any h gr\nd to expect1 :ile 9 ?is _w2 &1 inde$1 ^? graces1 :]eby we subdue our corruptions1 or /rive aga9/ temptations1 are peculi>ly adapt$ to ?is pres5t /ate 9 opposition to ! heav5ly4 ,moreov]1 :5 !y say1 z "s d1 t ?is reign %all be su*1 z t ! sa9ts %all be free f all mann] ( tr\ble1 int]nal or ext]nal1 p]sonal or relative1 at lea/1 s long z ,satan is b\nd1 t is1 to ! end ( ^! ?\s& ye>s2 ?is seems to be m ?an :at ,*ri/ has giv5 8 p gr\nd to expect1 :o tells !m1 t1 9 ! _w1 ye %all h1 at lea/ "s degree ( tribulation1 ,john xvi4 #cc4 & t !y mu/ wait = a p]fect fre$om f x till !y come to heav54 ,f\r?ly1 ,we _c ?9k1 z "s d1 7z has be5 be=e obs]v$71 t1 dur+ ?is ?\s& ye>s' reign1 ! prea*+ ( ! ^w1 & ! adm9i/ration ( ! sacram5ts1 %all cease1 & all o!r laws & ord9ances1 :i* ,*ri/ has orda9$ = ! ga!r+ & build+ up ( p>ticul> *ur*es1 = ! br++ 9 8 elect1 = ! propagat+ 8 "n & int]e/ 9 ! _w by ^! me?ods1 %all all be discont9u$1 z !re w be no occasion = !m4 ,?is is :at we ?9k altoge!r ungr\nd$2 = we _c b suppose1 t z soon z ! :ole numb] ( ! election ( grace are br\ght 91 & !reby ! end & design ( ! prea*+ ! gospel is answ]$2 or :5 ,*ri/ c say1 ,"h am ,i1 & all t ?\ ha/ giv5 me1 he w pres5t !m to ! ,fa!r1 & s receive 8 militant *ur* into a triumphant /ate 9 heav54 ,&1 inde$1 x seems a v weak f\ndation1 on :i* ?is "p ( _! s*eme dep5ds1 :5 !y say1 t ^? texts :i* speak ( ,*ri/'s be+ ) 8 m9i/]s to ! end ( ! _w1 ,matt4 xxviii4 #bj4 & else:]e1 t1 9 ! ,"l's supp]1 8 dea? is to be commemorat$ till he come1 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bf4 relate to ! com+ ( ,*ri/ 9 ! ,mill5nium1 :i* seems a v mu* /ra9$ & =c$ s5se !re(4 ,& z = t o!r scripture1 :]e9 x is said1 t ! ,new ,j]usalem _h no temple1 & t x _h no ne$ ( ! sun1 nor ! moon1 = ! glory ( ! ,"l did light5 x1 & ! ,lamb 0 ! light !re(1 ,rev4 xxi4 #bc4 ?is mu/ n he br\ght to prove t ! ord9ances ( div9e wor%ip1 %all cease dur+ ?is ?\s& ye>s' reign1 unless !y c fir/ make x appe> t ! ,new ,j]usalem has ref]5ce !reunto2 :]eas "s ?9k t ! ,holy ,gho/ is "h describ+ ! heav5ly /ate1 :i* agrees v well ) its connexion ) :at is m5tion$ 9 ! =ego+ *apt]2 & if ?is be ! s5se !re(1 ! glory :i* ! *ur* %all !n arrive to1 is su* z %all be aft] ! f9al judgm5t1 & consequ5tly x is a description ( ! glori\s /ate ( ,*ri/'s k+dom 9 heav51 r ?an "h on e>?4 ,?us hav+ consid]$ :at we ?9k to be ! g5]al design ( ^? scriptures1 :i* speak ( ,*ri/'s reign+ 9 or ov] ! e>?1 & ( ! happy /ate ( ! *ur* at t "t2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 endeav\r$ to prove1 t sev]al additional circum/ances1 :i*1 "s suppose1 w att5d x1 are n suffici5tly f\nd$ on scripture1 &1 9 "s respects1 seem inconsi/5t ) ! spirituality ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 &1 ) ! gr\nd we h to expect1 t ! pres5t mode ( adm9i/ration1 & ! laws & ord9ances !re(1 %all cont9ue z long z ! _w endures3 we %all n[ consid] ! s5se !y give ( "s scriptures1 on :i* ! ma9 /ress ( _! argum5t dep5ds1 toge!r ) ! inconclusiv5ess ( _! way ( reason+ f !m1 & also 9 :at s5se we appreh5d ^? scriptures are to be und]/ood4 #a4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! fir/ resurrection1 :i* !y f\nd on t scripture 9 ,rev4 xx4 #f4 ,bless$ & holy is he t ha? a "p 9 ! fir/ resurrection1 on su* ! second dea? %all h no p[]1 b !y %all be prie/s ( ,god1 & ( ,*ri/1 & %all reign ) him a ?\s& ye>s3 a le>n$ & judici\s writ]#bja supposes1 t ! fir/ resurrection %all be only ( ! m>tyrs1 & t x is to be tak5 9 a lit]al s5se1 & t ?is %all op5 ! sc5e ( ,*ri/'s ?\s& ye>s' reign1 & t ! second resurrection %all be at ! close !re(1 9 :i* ! :ole _w %all be rais$ f ! dead1 & !n foll[s ! f9al judgm5t3 b he diff]s f _m ( ! anci5t & mod]n ,*ilia/s1 9 t he says1 he d>es n s mu* z imag9e t ,*ri/ %all visibly conv]se ) m5 on e>?2 = 8 k+dom ev] ha? be51 & %all be1 a k+dom1 :i* is ( su* a nature1 t 8 ?rone & k+ly resid5ce is 9 heav52 & ?\gh ! deceas$ m>tyrs %all re-assume _! bodies1 & reign1 yet x %all be 9 heav52 :]eas ! sa9ts1 :o %all be !n liv+1 & h n wor%ipp$ ! bea/1 nor 8 image1 nor receiv$ 8 m>k1 ^! %all reign on e>?2 = he supposes1 t scripture1 t relates to ?is matt]1 to conta9 a vision ( two di/9ct ?+s1 namely1 "o respect+ ^? t 7 behead$ = ! witness ( ,jesus1 & ^! liv$ & reign$ ) ,*ri/1 b n on e>?2 ! o!r respect+ ^?1 :o1 ?\gh !y _h n suff]$1 _h n wor%ipp$ ! bea/ nor 8 image4 ,^! also reign$ dur+ ?is ?\s& ye>s1 n 9 heav51 b on e>?4 ,^! are consid]$1 z 9 _! way to heav52 ! o!r1 z receiv$ into ! heav5ly c\ntry1 z a peculi> pr]ogative conf]r$ ^u !m1 z ! rew>d ( _! m>tyrdom2 & ?is fir/ resurrection he supposes to be aga9/ no article ( fai?1 b may be z well def5d$1 9 ! lit]al s5se !re(1 z ! resurrection we read ( 9 ,matt4 xxvii4 #eb1 #ec4 9 :i* x is said1 t ! graves 7 op5$1 & _m bodies ( ! sa9ts1 :i* slept1 arose1 & came out ( _! graves1 aft] ,*ri/'s resurrection2 &1 ) a becom+ mode/y1 he cites ,augu/9's words to ?is purpose1#bjb t if no?+ m 7 int5d$ h]eby1 b t ! delights ( ?is k+dom 7 spiritual1 ! op9ion w\ld be tol]able1 & t t fa!r 0 once ( t judgm5t4 ,?us he says z mu* z c be said 9 def5ce ( ?is op9ion2 & no?+ is want+ to support 8 argum5t1 b suffici5t evid5ce1 t ! text mu/ necess>ily be tak5 9 a lit]al s5se4 ,b :5 o!rs proce$ mu* f>!r1 & conclude t ,*ri/ %all appe> visibly on e>?1 & t ! design ( ! fir/ resurrection is1 t !y1 :o %all be rais$ f ! dead1 %\ld live "h on e>?2 ?is we see f> less reason to conclude to be ! s5se ( ^? words1 & accord+ly %all take leave to consid] :at may be said 9 opposition to x4 ,!re=e1 if !y %all be rais$1 _! bodies mu/ ei!r be corruptible & mortal1 or incorruptible & immortal2 to suppose t !y %all be rais$ corruptible & mortal1 & consequ5tly liable to ! o!r infirmities ( life1 is to suppose _! resurrection to be ( ! same k9d ) t ( ,laz>us1 & o!rs t 7 rais$ by our ,savi\r3 b ?is is s disagreeable to ! "* ( sa9ts1 rais$ f ! dead to reign ) ,*ri/1 t x is n g5]ally ass]t$ by ^? :o treat on ?is subject4 ,!re=e !y mu/ be rais$ incorruptible & immortal2 &1 if s1 x w foll[ f h5ce1 t ?is _w w n be a place fit = _! abode2 = !y %all be rais$ ) cele/ial bodies1 & s fitt$ to inhabit ! heav5ly mansions2 nei!r w ^? accommodations1 :i* ?is e>? af=ds1 ! food x produces1 or ^? o!r conv5i5ces :i* we enjoy !re91 by ! bless+ ( provid5ce1 be agreeable to p]sons :o are rais$ up 9 a /ate ( p]fection1 z !y mu/ be suppos$ to be1 or1 z ! apo/le /yles x1 rais$ 9 glory4 ,&1 s9ce !y are appo9t$ to live & conv]se ) m5 9 ?is l[] _w1 ,i _c see h[ !re c be any conv]sation betwe5 !m & o!rs1 :o cont9ue to live 9 ?is _w1 n1 l !m rais$ f ! dead1 b reta9+ _! pres5t mortal frame4 ,if _! vile bodies1 z ! apo/le speaks conc]n+ ! bodies ( ! sa9ts1 :5 rais$ f ! dead1 %all be fa%ion$ l unto ,*ri/'s glori\s body1 ,phil4 iii4 #ab4 h[ c weak frail creatures intimately conv]se ) !m8 ,& if x be said1 t !y %all n be rais$ ) su* a glory1 b t ?is %all be def]r$ till !y are translat$ to heav51 z 0 true ) respect to our ,savi\r's human nature1 aft] 8 resurrection2 ?\gh ?is be possible1 yet x seems n agreeable to ! acc\nt we h ( ! circum/ances ( glory1 ) :i* ! sa9ts %all be rais$ f ! dead4 ,b t :i* seems to make ?is op9ion m improbable1 is1 t x is inconsi/5t ) t /ate ( bless$ness1 into :i* !y h be5 once admitt$1 namely1 9 _! s\ls1 :]e9 !y h be5 9 ! imm$iate vision & fruition ( ,god2 z travell]s arriv$ to _! j\rney's end1 & want+ no?+ to complete _! bless$ness b _! resurrection2 &1 n[ !y are suppos$ to be rais$ f ! dead2 yet _! bless$ness is dim9i%$1 by _! be+ appo9t$ to live 9 ?is l[] _w1 &1 z we may say to leave t bett] c\ntry1 9 :i* !y h be51 to re-assume ! "* & condition ( pilgrims & soj\rn]s ^u e>?4 ,to ?is x w be object$1 t we may z reasonably suppose1 t ^! sa9ts %all be rais$ 9 circum/ances1 fit to conv]se ) ! re/ ( ! _w1 z any t h be5 rais$ f ! dead h =m]ly be54 ,i _c d5y b t ?is is possible2 b yet x does n seem probable1 inasmu* z !y %all n be rais$ f ! dead = ! same end & design t o!rs h be51 t ! p[] ( ,god might be illu/rat$1 or "s conte/$ tru? confirm$ by ?is miracle2 b t "s special hon\r1 or privilege1 might be conf]r$ on !m1 z ! rew>d ( _! =m] suff]+s3 b ?is is disagreeable to _! be+ rais$ 9 su* a /ate1 z t _! happ9ess is !reby dim9i%$4 ,moreov]1 :at valuable end is answ]$ by ?is _! *ange ( condition1 :i* might 9 "s measure t5d to ju/ify ! ass]tion8 ,mu/ !y live "h1 t !y might p]=m an extraord9>y m9i/ry1 to promote ! edification ( _! mortal bre?r51 :om !y f\nd liv+ ^u e>?8 ,?is 0 n absolutely necess>y1 = ,god has appo9t$ o!r ways = ! edification ( 8 *ur*2 &1 if he did n ?9k fit1 be=e1 to s5d d[n m9i/]s1 to prea* ! gospel1 f heav51 to !m1 b orda9$ ! common me?od ( prea*+ x by o!rs1 less qualifi$ = ?is "w1 :o are subject to l infirmities ) ^? to :om !y prea*1 :y %\ld we suppose su* an alt]ation 9 ! me?od ( div9e provid5ce on ?is p>ticul> occasion8 ,& if we suppose t !y %all cont9ue on e>? till ,*ri/'s appe>+ to judgm5t1 !n x mu/ be argu$1 t !y 7 s5t "h n only to be help]s ( ! fai? ( o!rs1 :o live !re91 b to be expos$1 9 common ) !m1 to a second w>f>e ^u e>?2 n1 inde$1 ) fle% & blood1 b ) ^? :o are repres5t$ 9 ! same *apt]1 9 :i* ! fir/ resurrection1 & ?\s& ye>s' reign1 are m5tion$1 z compass+ ! camp ( ! sa9ts ab\t1 & ! belov$ city2 & !re=e !y are call$ back f a triumphant to a militant /ate4 ,if x be said1 t !y %all be admitt$ into heav5 be=e ?is battle beg9s1 t c h>dly be suppos$2 = if ,god s5d !m to be companions ) 8 mortal sa9ts1 9 _! prosp]\s /ate1 w he call !m away :5 ! "t ( _! greate/ dang] approa*es1 9 :i* _! pres5ce might be ( ! greate/ s]vice to _! bre?r51 :o are left to /ruggle ) ^! difficulties8 ,!re=e1 ^u ! :ole1 we _c suppose t any %all1 9 a lit]al s5se1 be rais$ f ! dead1 till ?is glori\s1 ?\gh spiritual reign ( ,*ri/ %all be at an end1 & ! day ( judgm5t draws nigh1 :i* is agreeable to ! g5]al scope ( all ^? scriptures1 :i* speak ( ! resurrection & f9al judgm5t4 ,object4 ,b to ?is x w be object$1 t ! scripture else:]e intimates1 t !re %all be two resurrections2 = ! apo/le says1 9 #a ,!s4 iv4 #af4 t ! dead 9 ,*ri/ %all rise fir/2 !re=e :y may n ?is resurrection be und]/ood 9 ! same s5se ) t m5tion$ 9 ,rev4 xx4 :i* has be5 be=e consid]$8 ,answ4 ,we d n d5y b t ?is resurrection1 :i* ! apo/le speaks (1 mu/ be tak5 9 a lit]al s5se2 b let x be obs]v$1 t he does n "h m5tion any ?+ ( ! ?\s& ye>s' reign1 b ( ! day ( judgm5t1 :5 ,*ri/ %all desc5d f heav5 ) a %\t1 & ) ! voice ( ! ar*-angel1 ) :i* ! glory ( t day %all beg91 & !n ! dead %all be rais$1 9 :i* ! sa9ts & fai?ful %all h ! pre-em95ce2 !y %all rise fir/1 t is1 be=e o!rs1 m5tion$ 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 t are alive1 :o %all be caught up ) !m 9 ! cl\ds4 ,& ?is %all also be done1 be=e ! wick$ %all be rais$1 to ! end t1 :5 ,*ri/ appe>s1 !y1 z x is said else:]e1 may appe> ) him 9 glory2 & t !y may be> a "p 9 ! solemnity ( t day1 & be happy 9 8 pres5ce2 :5 o!rs are rais$ to %ame & ev]la/+ contempt1 & fill$ ) ! utmo/ confusion & di/ress4 ,moreov]1 ?is fir/ resurrection ( ^? t di$ 9 ,*ri/1 is n p>ticul>ly appli$ to !m t suff]$ m>tyrdom = him1 mu* less is !re any acc\nt ( its be+ a ?\s& ye>s be=e ! g5]al resurrection2 !re=e x may v well be und]/ood ( a resurrection a v %ort "t be=e x1 & consequ5tly gives no c\nt5ance to ! op9ion1 :i* has be5 be=e consid]$1 conc]n+ ?is resurrection1 z go+ be=e ! reign ( ,*ri/ on e>?4 #b4 ,!re is ano!r scripture br\ght 9 def5ce ( ano!r "p ( _! s*eme1 tak5 f ! apo/le's words1 9 ,rom4 viii4 #ba-bc4 :]e he speaks ( ! creatures' pres5t bondage1 & future deliv]ance1 & _! wait+ = ! adoption1 to wit1 ! r$emption ( _! bodies1 :i*1 !y suppose1 w h its accompli%m5t1 :5 ?is reign ( ,*ri/ beg9s3 b ,i _c ?9k t ! apo/le1 9 t scripture1 int5ds any ?+ else1 b t ! :ole creation is liable at pres5t1 to ! curse1 consequ5t ^u man's fall2 & t ! deliv]ance he speaks (1 %all be at ! g5]al resurrection1 :5 ! sa9ts %all be rais$ immortal & incorruptible1 :i* is :at !y n[ wait & hope =4 ,?us we h consid]$ ! s5se t is giv5 ( "s scriptures1 by ^? :o und]/& ! reign ( ,*ri/ on e>?1 z att5d$ ) v>i\s circum/ances1 :i* we _c readily all[ (2 & %ew$1 t "s ( ^? texts1 :i* are usually br\ght to support t p>ticul> s*eme1 h ref]5ce to ! return ( ! ,jews f captivity1#bjc & o!rs1 t pr$ict _! build+ ( ,j]usalem1 & ! temple !re1 ,j]4 xxix4 #e4 ,isa4 xliv4 #bh4 & ! sett+ up _! civil & religi\s policy1 _h _! accompli%m5t aft] _! return f ! ,babyloni% captivity2 & t ^?1 :i* seem to look f>!r1 & respect "s privileges :i* !y %all enjoy 9 ! la/ days1 w be fulfill$1 :5 !y are conv]t$ to ,*ri/ianity1 & p>tak]s ( _m spiritual privileges1 9 common ) ! gospel-*ur*2 !re=e ,i ne$ only m5tion two scriptures m1 :i* we und]/& 9 a s5se v diff]5t f :at "s d1 :o treat ( ,*ri/'s reign on e>?4 ,z1 #a/1 ,t 9 :i* we h an acc\nt ( ! g5]al conflagration1 :i*1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 "s few1 :o give too great scope to _! wit & fancy1 beyond all ! b\nds ( mode/y1 & )\t consid]+ ^? absurdities t w foll[ f x1 h ma9ta9$ t x %all be imm$iately be=e ,*ri/'s reign on e>? beg9s3 ! scripture !y br+ = t purpose1 is t 9 #b ,pet4 iii4 #aj1 #ac4 9 :i* ! apo/le says1 t ! heav5s %all pass away ) a great noise1 & ! elem5ts %all melt ) f]v5t heat2 ! e>? also1 & ! works t are !re91 %all be burnt up4 ,nev]!less we1 accord+ to 8 promise1 look = new heav5s1 & a new e>?1 :]e9 dwelle? righte\sness4 ,?is scripture1 x mu/ be confess$1 is h>d to be und]/ood4 ,we are f> f ?9k+1 z "s d1 t x is only a metaphorical description ( "s rem>kable provid5ces1 t5d+ to ! ru9 ( ,*ri/'s enemies1 & ! advantage ( 8 p2 c]ta9ly ! words are to be tak5 9 a lit]al s5se2 = ! apo/le _h be5 speak+1 9 ! =ego+ v]ses1 ( ! old _w1 :i*1 be+ ov]fl[n ) wat]1 p]i%$2 :i* is1 )\t d\bt1 to be tak5 9 a lit]al s5se4 ,& n[ he speaks1 z "s call x1 ( a second deluge1 :i* %all be n by wat]1 b by fire1#bjd 9 :i* ! heav5s & ! e>? %all pass away1 or be dissolv$1 t is1 *ang$1 z to ! =m !re(1 ?\gh n annihilat$4 ,by ! heav5s & ! e>?1 ! le>n$ ,m$e well und]/&s t "p ( ! frame ( nature1 t 0 subject$ to ! curse1 or t is inhabit$ by ,*ri/'s enemies1 & includes 9 x ! e>?1 wat]1 & air1 b n ! heav5ly bodies1 :i* are n only at a va/ di/ance f x1 b x is little m ?an a po9t1 if comp>$ to !m = magnitude4 ,& he also 7not)/&+ "s peculi>ities held by him1 z be=e m5tion$1 relat+ to ! ,mill5nium7 ju/ly obs]ves1 t ?is conflagration %all n be till ! end ( ! _w1 & consequ5tly x %all be imm$iately be=e ! day ( judgm5t2 &1 inde$1 ! apo/le intimates z mu*1 :5 he speaks ( ?is awful provid5ce1 z res]v$ to ! day ( judgm5t1 & p]dition ( ungodly m51 9 v]4 #g4 ,! ma9 difficulty to be acc\nt$ =1 is1 :at is meant by ^! new heav5s1 & a new e>?1 :]e9 dwelle? righte\sness1 :i* are appo9t$ z an habitation = ! righte\s4 ,conc]n+ :i*1 if ,i may be all[$ to give my s5se !re(1 ) t humility & mode/y t ! difficulty ( ! subject calls =1 ,i _c ?9k t !re is any absurdity1 if we suppose1 t1 by ^! new heav5s & new e>?1 ! apo/le means1 t ! =m ( !m %all be s *ang$1 z t !y %all be an ap>tm5t ( heav51 9 :i*1 toge!r ) ^? o!r p>ts ( ! frame ( nature1 :i* are design$ to be ! seat ( ! bless$1 ! sa9ts %all dwell & reign ) ,*ri/ = ev]4 #b;dly1 ,we %all n[ consid] ! s5se t may be giv5 ( t scripture1 9 ,rev4 xx4 & m especially :at we read !re91 conc]n+ ! fir/ resurrection1 9 :i* ! m>tyrs are said to live1 :5 ?is ?\s& ye>s' reign beg9s1 & ! re/ ( ! dead n to live1 till ^! ?\s& ye>s be f9i%$1 9 v]4 #d1 #e4 on :i* ! /ress ( ! :ole controv]sy pr9cipally dep5ds4 ,i _c b adh]e to _! op9ion1 :o ?9k t ^! words are to be tak5 9 a metaphorical s5se2 & !n !y1 :o 7 behead$ = ! witness ( ,jesus1 viz4 ! m>tyrs1 %all live :5 ,*ri/'s spiritual reign beg9s1 t is1 ! cause1 = :i* !y suff]$ m>tyrdom1 %all be reviv$3 ?is is suppos$ to h be5 9 a langui%+ & dy+ condition1 dur+ ! reign ( ,anti-*ri/1 & t[>ds ! close !re(1 to be at ! l[e/ ebb1 &1 z x 71 dead2 ,i say1 ?is %all be reviv$1 ^! m>tyrs %all1 z x 71 live aga91 n 9 _! own p]sons1 b 9 _! successors1 :o esp\se ! same cause4 ,be=e ?is1 ! enemies ( ,*ri/1 & 8 gospel1 p]secut$ & trampl$ on 8 cause1 insult$ ! memory ( ^? t _h suff]$ = x2 b aft]w>ds1 :5 x is said1 ,babylon is fall51 is fall51 !n ,*ri/'s cause revives1 & t :i* 0 victori\s ov] x dies1 & %all n rise aga91 or be 9 any capacity to give di/urbance to ! *ur*1 till ! ?\s& ye>s are f9i%$1 & ,satan is loos$ aga9 out ( prison1 to give life & _s to x2 & !n we read ( a new w> begun1 a fre% battle f\ght1 ! nations deceiv$1 ! camp ( ! sa9ts compass$ ab\t2 & ?is w cont9ue till ,*ri/ %all come1 & put an end to x at ! day ( judgm5t1 :5 ! devil %all be ca/ into ! lake ( fire & brim/one4 ,9 ?is s5se "s1 n )\t gr\nd1 und]/& ! acc\nt :i* is giv5 ( ! slay+ & ris+ ( ! witnesses1 ,rev4 xi4 #g1 #aa4 z signify+ t ! gospel1 :i* be=e _h be5 p]secut$1 & ! prea*+ !re( prohibit$1 %all !n prevail )\t re/ra9t4 ,! witnesses' dea?1 d5otes _! be+ sil5c$2 _! ris+ & /&+ ^u _! feet1 _! hav+ lib]ty aga9 to prea*4 ,& !re=e :y may we n und]/& ! resurrection1 9 ! *apt] we are n[ consid]+1 z tak5 9 ! same s5se8 ,& ?is agrees v well ) ! s5se ( v]4 #f4 9 :i* x is said1 conc]n+ !m1 :o h a "p 9 ! fir/ resurrection1 t is1 ! sa9ts1 :o live & reign ) ,*ri/1 on su* ?is second dea? ha? no p[]1 t is1 :atev] ! enemies ( ! *ur* may attempt aga9/ !m1 aft] ?is ?\s& ye>s reign1 %all be to no purpose2 = !y %all n prevail1 _! cause %all nev] die aga94 ,or1 if x be appli$ to _! p]sons1 ! mean+ is1 t !y %all n die et]nally4 ,et]nal dea? is a puni%m5t to be inflict$ on _! enemies1 :o %all be ca/ into ! lake ( fire1 :i* is expressly call$ ! second dea?1 9 v]4 #ad4 ,b ^!1 z x is said1 9 ,rev4 ii4 #aa4 %all n be hurt ( x1 i4 e4 n expos$ to x2 b1 z !y h liv$ ) ,*ri/1 9 a spiritual s5se1 on e>?1 s !y %all live ) him = ev] 9 heav54 ,we are1 9 giv+ ?is s5se ( ! text1 "u a k9d ( necessity to rec$e f ! lit]al s5se !re(1 because we _c altoge!r reconcile t to ! analogy ( fai?4 ,& x w n seem /range to any1 :o consid] ! my/ical or allegorical /yle 9 :i* ?is book ( ! ,revelation is writt51 t ?is text %\ld be und]/ood 9 ! same s5se3 ,h[ev]1 t ?is s5se may be f>!r ju/ifi$1 let x be consid]$1 t x is n disagreeable to :at we f9d 9 _m o!r scriptures1 t speak ( ! *ur*'s deliv]ance f its tr\bles1 "u ! metaphor ( a resurrection2 & ( ! de/ruction ( its enemies1 "u ! metaphor ( dea?4 ,?us ! ,babyloni% captivity1 & ,israel's deliv]ance f x1 is describ$1 9 ,ezek4 xxxvii4 #a-ab4 ,! =m] by a metaphor tak5 f a valley full ( dry bones2 ! latt] by ano!r tak5 f _! be+ rais$ out ( _! graves1 liv+ & /&+ on _! feet an exce$+ great army4 ,&1 9 ,ezra ix4 #i4 we read ( ,god's ext5d+ m]cy to !m1 :o 7 be=e bond-m51 & n =sak+ !m 9 _! bondage1 giv+ !m an opportunity to set up ! temple & wor%ip ( ,god2 ?is is call$1 giv+ !m a reviv+2 & ! prophet1 speak+ conc]n+ ! captivity1 9 ,lam4 iii4 #f4 says1 ,he has set me 9 d>k places1 z !y t be dead ( old2 & ! prophet ,isaiah speaks conc]n+ _! return f captivity1 z a resurrection f ! dead1 ,?y dead m5 %all live1 toge!r ) my dead body %all !y arise2 awake1 & s+ ye t dwell 9 ! du/1 ,isa4 xxvi4 #ai4 ,_m o!r scriptures might be cit$1 out ( ! writ+s ( ! prophets1 to ju/ify ?is metaphorical s5se ( ! words1 dea?1 & resurrection & also "s out ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ( :i* ,i ne$ only ref] to "o1 :i* has a p>ticul> respect to ! subject "u our pres5t consid]ation1 :5 ! apo/le says1 t ! receiv+ ( !m1 to wit1 ( ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 :5 conv]t$1 %all be z life f ! dead1 ,rom4 xi4 #ae4 !re=e ! scripture gives c\nt5ance to its be+ call$ a resurrection4 ,on ! o!r h&1 we might ref] to "s scriptures t speak ( ! ru9 ( ! *ur*'s enemies1 "u ! metaphor ( a /ate ( dea?3 ?us1 9 ,isa4 xxvi4 #ad4 ,!y are dead1 !y %all n live2 !y are deceas$1 !y %all n rise2 !re=e ha/ ?\ visit$ & de/roy$ !m1 & made all _! memory to p]i%2 &1 9 *ap4 xiv4 he describes ! utt] de/ruction ( ! ,*aldeans1 ! *ur*'s enemies1 by :om !y _h be5 c>ri$ captive1 9 a v beautiful mann]1 & c>ries on ! metaphor1 tak5 f p]sons dep>t$ out ( ?is _w1 94 v]4 #i1 #aj1 #aa4 & says1 9 p>ticul>1 conc]n+ ! k+ ( ,babylon1 ,?y pomp is br\ght d[n to ! grave1 ! noise ( ?y viols2 ! worm is spread "u !e1 & ! worms cov] !e2 :i* signifies ! political dea? ( t empire1 & ! utt] inability :i* foll[$ ^u ?is1 ( _! giv+ di/urbance to ! *ur* ( ,god1 z !y _h =m]ly done4 ,^!1 & _m o!r scriptures ( ! l nature1 may1 9 "s measure1 ju/ify ! s5se we h giv5 ( ! scripture be=e m5tion$1 relat+ to ! dea? & resurrection ( ,*ri/'s cause1 = :i* 8 m>tyrs suff]$1 & ! dea? ( ! ,anti-*ri/ian cause1 :i* ensu$ !reupon4 ,?us conc]n+ ,*ri/'s reign on e>?1 & :at may be probably suppos$ to be ! s5se ( ^? scriptures t are br\ght 9 def5ce !re(4 ,we h n ent]$ into ! p>ticul> consid]ation ( :at is said conc]n+ ! "t1 or ! numb] ( ye>s1 :i* ?is glori\s disp5sation %all cont9ue4 ,we read1 inde$1 ( ,*ri/'s reign+ a ?\s& ye>s1 by :i* we are n to und]/& ! et]nal ex]cise ( 8 gov]nm5t2 = x is said n only to be on e>?1 b ?is p]iod is also consid]$1 z :at %all h an end3 :i* t excell5t ,fa!r1 :om ,i be=e m5tion$1 did n duly consid]1 :5 he reckon$ ?is z a probable s5se ( ?is ?\s& ye>s1 & produces t scripture to ju/ify 8 s5se ( ! words1 9 :i* x is said1 t ,god has rememb]$ 8 cov5ant = ev]1 ! ^w :i* he comm&$ to a ?\s& g5]ations1 ,psal4 cv4 #h4 by :i* we are to und]/&1 t ,god w e/abli% 8 cov5ant ) 8 p1 & make good ! promises !re( ?r\gh\t all ! ages ( et]nity4 ,?is1 inde$1 suffici5tly proves t a ?\s& ye>s might be tak5 = et]nity1 agreeably to ! s5se ( scripture2 b x is pla91 f ! context1 t x is n to be s tak5 "h1 9 ,rev4 xx4 ,z = ! o!r s5se he gives ( ?is ?\s& ye>s1#bje namely1 t !y might be und]/ood z conta9+ a great b indet]m9ate numb] ( ye>s1 9 ! latt] "p ( ! la/ ?\s& :i* ! _w %all cont9ue1 s t1 by a figurative way ( speak+1 a "p ( a ?\s& ye>s may be call$ a ?\s& ye>s2#bjf ?is ,i w n pret5d to argue aga9/1 nor to say t ^? div9es are 9 ! wrong1 :o suppose t a ?\s& ye>s is put = a great numb] ( ye>s1 & t x does n belong to u to say h[ _m2 ,i say1 :e!r we are to acquiesce 9 ?is1 or 9 ! lit]al s5se ( ! words1 ,i w n det]m9e2 only we mu/ conclude1 z we h scripture gr\nd = x1 t !y %all end a little be=e ,*ri/'s com+ to judgm5t2 dur+ :i* %ort int]val x is said1 ,satan w be loos$ a little season1 & make "s fre% ef=ts aga9/ ! *ur*1 till he1 & ^? t are spirit$ & excit$ by him1 to give di/urbance to x1 p]i% 9 ! attempt1 & are ca/ into ! lake ( fire & brim/one4 ,?is is all t ,i %all say conc]n+ ! "t appo9t$ = ?is glori\s reign1 our pr9cipal design be+ to speak conc]n+ ! advantages t ! *ur* %all enjoy "u x4 ,we h endeav\r$ to avoid two extremes1 namely1 t ( ^? :o d n put a j diff]5ce betwe5 x & ! heav5ly /ate2 z also ano!r extreme1 :i* we h n yet m5tion$1 :i* sev]al mod]n writ]s h giv5 into1 :o suppose1 t ?is ?\s& ye>s' reign is long s9ce pa/1 & t ! b9d+ ( ,satan !re9 consi/$ only 9 "s degrees ( re/ra9t laid on him1 & t ! reign itself conta9$ 9 x only "s advantages1 comp>atively small1 t ! *ur* enjoy$ at t "t1 & t ! ?\s& ye>s' reign began 9 ,con/ant9e's "t1 :5 ! empire became ,*ri/ian1 ab\t ! ye> ( our ,"l #cjj1 & t !y end$ ab\t ! ye> #acjj1 :5 ! *ur* met ) "s new difficulties f ! ea/]n p>ts ( ! _w1 :i* !y suppose to be int5d$ by ,gog & ,magog4#bjg ,b we _c see suffici5t reason to adh]e to ?is op9ion1 because ! /ate ( ! *ur*1 :5 ,satan is said to be b\nd a ?\s& ye>s1 is repres5t$ z att5d$ ) a great] degree ( spiritual glory1 hol9ess1 purity ( doctr9e1 & _m o!r bless+s att5d+ ! prea*+ ! gospel1 ?an we are giv5 to und]/& by any hi/ory t x has yet enjoy$4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! g5]al me?od1 9 :i* we h insi/$ on ?is subject1 ,i hope we h n ma9ta9$ any ?+ t is d]ogatory to ! glory ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 nor :at has a t5d5cy to detract f ! real advantage ( ! sa9ts4 ,d !y1 on ! o!r side ( ! "q1 speak ( 8 reign+8 s d we4 ,!y1 inde$1 consid] him z reign+ 9 8 human nature1 & conv]s+ !re9 ) 8 sa9ts2 :i* op9ion we _c give into1 = reasons be=e m5tion$3 b x is n inconsi/5t ) ! glory ( ,*ri/ to ass]t1 z we h done1 t he %all reign spiritually2 & ! consequ5ce h]e( %all be1 n ! ext]nal pomp & gr&eur ( 8 subjects1 b _! be+ adorn$ ) purity & univ]sal hol9ess1 & enjoy+ z mu* peace1 z !y h reason to expect 9 any condition %ort ( heav54 ,moreov]1 we h n advanc$ any ?+ t has a t5d5cy to detract f ! spiritual bless+s & advantages ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 :i* ! sa9ts %all enjoy 9 ?is happy p]iod ( "t4 ,if1 not)/&+ all ?is1 x be said1 t !re are "s advantages :i* ! contr>y s*eme ( doctr9e supposes t ! sa9ts %all enjoy on e>?1 beyond :at we ?9k !y h gr\nd to expect f scripture2 nev]!less1 _! n enjoy+ !m "h w be fully comp5sat$ ) a great] degree ( glory1 :i* !y %all h :5 !y reign ) ,*ri/ 9 heav52 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,! et]nity ( ,*ri/'s m$iatorial k+dom2 conc]n+ :i* x is said1 ,he %all reign ov] ! h\se ( ,jacob = ev]1 & ( 8 k+dom !re %all be no end1 ,luke i4 #cc4 ,z he is describ$1 by ! apo/le1 z a ,prie/ = ev]1 ,heb4 v4 #f4 & z ev] liv+ to make int]cession = ^? t come unto ,god by him1 *ap4 vii4 #be4 s he %all ex]cise 8 k+ly (fice = ev]2 n accord+ to ! pres5t me?od ( ! adm9i/ration !re(1 b 9 a way adapt$ to t glorifi$ /ate1 9 :i* 8 subjects %all be1 9 ano!r _w4 ,!re is1 inde$1 a scripture t seems to ass]t ! contr>y1 :i* ! ,soc9ians give a v p]v]se s5se (1 z ?\gh x 7 inconsi/5t ) 8 prop] deity2 & accord+ly !y suppose1 t1 z he 0 con/itut$ a div9e ,p]son1 or _h ! hon\r ( a ,god1 or k+1 conf]r$ on him1 :5 he asc5d$ into heav51 z ! rew>d ( ! fai?ful dis*>ge ( 8 m9i/ry on e>?2 s ?is 0 design$ to cont9ue no long] ?an to ! end ( ! _w1 :5 he is to be set on a level ) o!r inhabitants ( heav51 & be subject to ! ,fa!r1 :5 ,god %all be all 9 all4 ,?is !y suppose to be ! mean+ ( ! ,apo/le's words1 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bd1 #be1 #bh4 ,!n come? ! end1 :5 he %all h deliv]$ up ! k+dom to ,god1 ev5 ! ,fa!r2 :5 he %all h put d[n all rule1 & all au?ority & p[]1 = he mu/ reign till he ha? put all enemies "u 8 feet2 & :5 all ?+s %all be subdu$ unto him1 !n %all ! ,son also himself be subject unto him1 t put all ?+s "u him1 t ,god may be all 9 all4 ,x mu/ be ackn[l$g$1 t ?is is "o ( ^? ?+s1 9 ,paul's epi/les1 t are h>d to be und]/ood2 b ,i humbly conceive t we may give a s5se ( x1 v remote f t b n[ m5tion$1 :i* is subv]sive ( 8 ,godhead1 & ( ! et]nity ( 8 k+dom4 ,!re=e1 = ! und]/&+ !re(1 let x be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t :5 ! apo/le speaks ( ! end com+ :5 he %all deliv] up ! k+dom to ! ,fa!r2 by ! k+dom we may1 )\t ! lea/ /ra9 on ! s5se ( ! text1 und]/& 8 mat]ial k+dom1 or ! subjects ( 8 k+dom1 :i* is v agreeable to t s5se ( ! ^w1 bo? 9 scripture & 9 common modes ( speak+2 z :5 we call ! inhabitants ( a city1 ! city2 s we call ! subjects ( a k+dom1 ! k+dom3 tak+ ! words 9 ?is s5se1 we mu/ suppose1 t ! subjects ( ,*ri/'s k+dom are 8 tru/ & *>ge1 & t he is to deliv] !m up to ! ,fa!r at la/1 z p]sons :om he has gov]n$ 9 su* a way1 z t ! great ends ( 8 ex]cis+ 8 k+ly (fice1 h be5 fully answ]$1 z to :at conc]ns 8 gov]nm5t 9 ?is l[] _w4 ,?is is no improbable s5se ( ,*ri/'s deliv]+ up ! k+dom to ! ,fa!r4 ,b x may also be tak5 9 ano!r s5se1 to wit1 = ! =m ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 or ! pres5t mode ( gov]nm5t1 ex]cis$ t[>ds ^? :o are 9 an imp]fect /ate3 ?is %all be deliv]$ up1 t is1 he %all cease to gov]n 8 p 9 su* a way z he n[ does2 b x do? n foll[1 f h5ce1 t he %all n cont9ue to gov]n !m1 9 a way adapt$ to ! heav5ly /ate4 ,& :5 x is said1 t he %all put d[n all rule & all au?ority & p[]1 ! mean+ is1 t all civil & ecclesia/ical gov]nm5t1 z x is n[ ex]cis$ 9 ! _w1 or ! *ur*1 %all be put d[n1 z useless1 or disagreeable to ! heav5ly /ate1 b x does n foll[1 f h5ce1 t he %all lay aside 8 own au?ority & p[]4 7#b47 ,:5 x is said1 9 v]4 #be4 t he mu/ reign till he ha? put all enemies "u 8 feet1 x does n imply t he %all n reign aft]w>ds1 b t he %all n cease to reign till !n1 :i* is ! s5se ( t p>allel scripture1 9 :i* x is said1 ,sit ?\ at my "r-h&1 until ,i make ?9e enemies ?y foot/ool1 ,psal4 cx4 #a4 :i* does n d5ote t he %all1 aft] 8 enemies are made 8 foot/ool1 sit no long] at ,god's "r h&1 z advanc$ !re to ! highe/ hon\r4 ,x is v evid5t1 f sev]al scriptures1 z well z our common mode ( speak+1 t ! ^w ,until does n always signify ! cessation ( :at is said to be done be=e1 b only ! cont9uance !re( till t "t1 z well z aft]w>ds3 ?us x is said1 ,our eyes wait ^u ! ,"l our ,god1 until t he h m]cy ^u u1 ,psal4 cxxiii4 #b4 by :i* we are n to und]/&1 t1 :5 ,god ext5ds m]cy1 ! eyes ( 8 p cease to wait ^u him1 b we w n leave (f wait+ ^u him1 until we h receiv$ ! m]cies we hope =2 &1 aft] t1 we w cont9ue to wait = ^? m]cies t we %all f>!r /& 9 ne$ (2 & else:]e ,job says1 ,until ,i die1 ,i w n remove m9e integrity f me2 m9e he>t %all n reproa* me1 z long z ,i live1 ,job xxvii4 #e-g4 ,?is does n imply t he w\ld reta9 8 integrity no long] ?an he liv$4 ,if ! ^w ,until be frequ5tly us$ 9 ?is s5se1 !n !re is no gr\nd to suppose1 t :5 x is said ,*ri/ %all reign until he has put all 8 enemies "u 8 feet1 t x d5otes t he %all n reign to et]nity1 nor any long] ?an till all ?+s be subdu$ unto him3 b1 inde$1 x r argues1 t he %all reign = ev]1 ?an t he %all cease to reign2 = :5 all enemies are remov$ out ( ! way1 & 8 "r to gov]n is no long] conte/$ by !m1 %all he !n cease to ex]cise t sov]eign dom9ion :i* he has ov] all ?+s8 7#c47 ,s9ce ! ma9 difficulty1 & ! greate/ /ress ( ! argum5t br\ght aga9/ ! et]nity ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 is :at ! apo/le f>!r adds1 9 v]4 #bh4 ( ?is *apt]1 t :5 all ?+s %all be subdu$ unto him1 !n %all ! ,son also himself be subject unto him1 t ,god may be all 9 all4 ,x is said1 inde$1 t ! ,son %all be subject to ! ,fa!r1 viz4 z man2 b c any "o suppose t ! ,son is n n[ subject to ! ,fa!r8 ,& :5 x is f>!r add$1 ,god %all be all 9 all1 is x to be suppos$ t he is n n[ s8 ,if ?is be f> f be+ ! true mean+ ( ^! words1 !n ! s5se !y give !re( is n j1 b we are to und]/& !m ?us1 t 9 ! end1 :5 all ! ends ( ,*ri/'s adm9i/]+ 8 m$iatorial gov]nm5t 9 ?is l[] _w are answ]$1 & ! pres5t =m or me?od ( adm9i/ration %all cease1 !n x %all appe>1 t ! :ole plan !re( _h ! mo/ direct t5d5cy to promote ! ,fa!r's glory1 or to answ] ^? mo/ valuable ends = :i* ?is m$iatorial k+dom 0 erect$2 &1 by ?is means1 x w m em95tly appe>1 ?an ev] x has done be=e1 t ?is "w is f ,god1 & wor?y ( him4 ,if ! ,son's k+dom _h n be5 subject$1 or subs]vi5t to ! ,fa!r's glory1 ! subjects !re( w\ld n h be5 deliv]$ up1 or pres5t$ to ! ,fa!r1 z ! ,m$iator's tru/ & *>ge committ$ to him2 &1 if ,god _h n be5 all 9 all1 or ! adm9i/ration ( ,*ri/'s k+dom _h n be5 ! effect ( div9e p[]1 9 all ! bran*es !re(1 x w\ld n h _h s glori\s & successful an issue1 z x w appe> to h 9 ! great day4 ,?is ,i take to be ! pla9 s5se ( ?is scripture1 :i* _c reasonably be d5i$1 if we consid] t x is v agreeable to our common mode ( speak+1 to say1 t a ?+ is1 :5 x appe>s to be :at x is1 :i* may be ?us illu/rat$3 ,suppose a k+ has ga9$ a victory ov] 8 enemies1 or quell$ "s civil broils1 or tumults1 9 8 k+dom1 he may say1 ^u t occasion1 ,n[ ,i am k+2 t is1 ,i appe> to be s1 or my e/abli%m5t 9 ! k+dom seems less prec>i\s4 ,we h an in/ance ( ! l mode ( speak+ 9 scripture1 :5 ,david says ^u ! occasion ( br++ ! affairs ( 8 k+dom to a settl$ /ate1 aft] ,absalom's rebellion1 ,d ,i n "k t ,i am ?is day k+ ov] ,israel8 #b ,sam4 xix4 #bb4 t is1 ,i appe> to be s1 s9ce t1 :i* t5d$ to unh+e1 or give di/urbance to my gov]nm5t1 is remov$ out ( ! way4 ,moreov]1 t ?+s are said to be1 :5 !y appe> to be1 is agreeable to t mode ( speak+ us$ by ! ,israelites1 :51 ^u _! receiv+ ! fulle/ conviction t ! ,"l 0 ,god1 pursuant to ,elijah's pray]1 by an extraord9>y display ( 8 glory1 9 work+ a miracle to confute _! idolatry1 !y fell on _! faces1 & said1 ,! ,"l he is ,god2 t is1 he n[ appe>s to be s1 by ^? extraord9>y effects ( 8 p[]1 :i* we h beheld4 ,if !re=e ?is be no uncommon mode ( speak+1 :y may we n apply x to t text :i* we are n[ endeav\r+ to expla98 & s conclude1 t ! s5se b n[ giv5 ( ! ,son's be+ subject to ! ,fa!r1 & ,god's be+ all 9 all1 conta9s 9 x no?+ absurd1 or contr>y to ! scripture way ( speak+1 & consequ5tly ! et]nity ( ,*ri/'s k+dom is n ov]?r[n !reby2 & !re=e we mu/ conclude1 t z 8 k+ly gov]nm5t is n[ ex]cis$ 9 a way agreeable to ! pres5t condition ( 8 *ur*1 s x %all be ex]cis$ 9 a glori\s mann]1 suit$ to ! heav5ly /ate1 :5 all 8 sa9ts & subjects %all be br\ght !re4 ,?us we h consid]$ ,*ri/1 z execut+ 8 (fices ( ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+2 we n[ proce$ to speak conc]n+ ! tw(old /ate 9 :i* !y h be51 are1 or %all be execut$ by him2 & fir/ conc]n+ 8 /ate ( humiliation4 ,footnote #aia3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxii1 ,,lxiii4 ,footnote #aib3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxviii4 ,footnote #aic3 ,see ,page #beg4 ,footnote #aid3 ,vid4 ,burnet4 ,tellur4 ,!or4 ,lib4 iv4 ,footnote #aie3 ,ju/9 ,m>tyr seems to speak ( x n only z 8 own op9ion1 b z t :i* 0 g5]ally held by ! or?odox 9 8 day1 jo9s ! belief h]e( ) t ( ! resurrection ( ! dead1 & supposes x to be f\nd$ on ! writ+s ( "s ( ! prophets4 ,vid4 ,ju/9 ,m>tyr ,dialog4 cum4 ,tryph4 ,jud4 page #cjg4 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 ,& ,ir5u ,vid4 adv]s4 ,hr4 ,lib4 ,v4 cap4 #cc4 n only gives into ?is op9ion1 b intimates1 t x 0 br\ght into ! *ur* be=e 8 "t1 by "o ,papias1 cotempor>y ) ,polyc>p1 & t he reciev$ x f ^? :o _h x imp>t$ to !m by ! apo/le ,john3 ,b ,eusebius1 ,vid4 ,euseb4 ,hi/4 ,eccles4 ,lib4 ,,iii4 cap4 #cc4 ?\gh he speaks conc]n+ ?is ,papias1 z "o :o 0 intimate ) ,polyc>p1 not)/&+ repres5ts him z a v weak man2 & !re=e !re is little cr$it to be giv5 to 8 acc\nt ( ?is matt]1 z agreeable to ! apo/le's s5tim5ts or writ+s2 & ,ir5u himself1 9 ! place be=e m5tion$1 cites a passage out ( ! same au?or1 :i*1 he pret5ds1 he receiv$ f ^? t _h x f ! apo/le ,john1 conc]n+ a c]ta9 "t1 9 :i* !re %all be v9es1 :i* %all produce t5 ?\s& bran*es1 & ea* ( ^! z _m small] bran*es2 & ea* ( ^! small] bran*es h t5 ?\s& twigs1 & e twig %all be> t5 ?\s& clu/]s ( grapes1 & e clu/] t5 ?\s& grapes2 :i* %ews t ! man 0 ready to swall[ any fable he he>d2 &1 if x 0 told him s1 to fa!r x ^u ! apo/le1 :i* discov]s h[ little cr$it 0 to be giv5 to :at he says conc]n+ ?is op9ion1 especially z he expla9s x1 z transmitt$ to ! *ur* by ! apo/le ,john4 ,& ,t]tullian is also m5tion$1 z giv+ "s occasional h9ts1 :i* %ew t he 0 ( ?is op9ion4 ,& ,lactantius1 :o1 9 8 ,cic]onian /yle1 describes ! happy condition t ! *ur* %all be 91 7)\t hav+ mu* reg>d to ^? spiritual privileges t x %all enjoy1 9 :i* s5se ! pr$ictions ( ! prophets1 conc]n+ x1 are pr9cipally to be und]/ood7 takes 8 plan m especially f "s ?+s t are said conc]n+ x1 9 ! ,sybill9e oracles4 ,vid4 ,lanctant4 de vita beat4 ,lib4 ,,vii4 cap4 #bd4 ,epitom4 cap4 #aa4 ,footnote #aif3 ,vid4 ,aug4 de ,civ4 ,dei4 ,lib4 ,,xx4 cap4 #g4 ,footnote #aig3 ,vid4 ,m$e ,commet4 m94 9 ,apocal4 cap4 xix4 & ,dr4 ,m1 & o!rs1 :o are ( ! same op9ion z to ?is matt]4 ,footnote #aih3 ,see ,m$e's ,works1 ,book ,,iv4 ,epi/4 #ag4 ,page #ich-idj4 ,footnote #aii3 ,z = ! /ory t ,m$e relates1 to give c\nt5ance to ?is op9ion1 conc]n+ ,*ri/'s appe>+1 9 a glori\s mann]1 ^u ! ,jews dem&+ su* an extraord9>y ev5t1 7aft] a public disputation1 held ?ree days1 betwe5 ,greg5tius1 an ,arabian ,bi%op1 & ,h]banus1 a ,jew1 a multitude ( spectators be+ pres5t1 bo? ,jews & ,*ri/ians7 & signify+ t he 0 ! same ,p]son t _! fa!rs _h crucifi$2 & _! be+ fir/ /ruck bl9d1 z ,paul 01 & !n1 l him1 conv]t$ & baptiz$1 !re are sev]al ?+s1 9 ?is acc\nt1 t seem fabul\s & incr$ible2 ?\gh x is n improbable t !re 0 a disputation held betwe5 ,greg5tius & ! ,jews1 ab\t ! tru? ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 ab\t ! ye> ( our ,"l #dgj2 or1 z o!rs suppose1 #egj3 yet x is mu* to be que/ion$1 :e!r ! acc\nt we h ( x be n spuri\s1 writt51 by "o :o calls himself by t "n1 9 ,greek1 ab\t ?ree or f\r hundr$ ye>s s9ce2 & especially1 because s extraord9>y a miracle1 wr\ght 9 an age :5 miracles _h1 = s consid]able a "t1 ceas$1 is n tak5 notice ( by o!r writ]s1 ( m reputation 9 ! age 9 :i* x is said to be wr\ght1 especially s9ce x w\ld h be5 "o ( ! mo/ extraord9>y pro(s ( ! ,*ri/ian religion t h be5 giv5 s9ce our ,savi\r's "t4 ,& x is v /range1 t1 z ! result h]e(1 five millions & a half ( ! ,jews %\ld be conv]t$ at once1 by ?is miracle1 & yet ?is ?+ be pass$ ov] 9 sil5ce by o!r writ]s2 & x is v mu* to be que/ion$1 :e!r !re 7 su* a multitude ( ,jews ga!r$ toge!r 9 "o k+dom1 &1 inde$1 :e!r t k+dom consi/$ ( su* a numb] ( p2 &1 if !re 7 s _m ,jews1 we mu/ suppose t !re 0 an equal numb] ( ,*ri/ians pres5t2 b t s _m %\ld be pres5t at "o disputation1 seems incr$ible to a v great degree4 ,vid4 ,greg54 disputat4 cum ,h]ban4 fol4 #aib1 #bjj4 ,cave4 ,hi/4 lit4 ,tom4 ,i4 page #cfc4 ,footnote #bjj3 ,mori> ut videam4 ,footnote #bja3 ,vid4 ,m$e de ,resurrec4 prim4 ,lib4 ,,iii4 ,page #gaj1 #gdi1 #gej4 ,footnote #bjb3 ,vid4 ,aug4 de civ4 ,dei1 ,lib4 xx4 cap4 #g4 ,footnote #bjc3 ,see ,ezek4 xxxvii4 #ba4 & ,j]4 xxxvii4 #g-ac4 alibi passim4 ,footnote #bjd3 ,s ,ir5u /yles x1 ,adv4 ,hr4 ,lib4 ,v4 cap4 #bi4 ,diluvium sup]v5iet ,ignis4 ,footnote #bje3 ,vid4 ,aug4 de ,civ4 ,dei4 ,lib4 ,,xx4 cap4 #g4 ,footnote #bjf3 ,?is is v agreeable to ! scripture-mode ( speak+2 no?+ is m common ?an = ! c>d9al numb] to be put = ! ord9al2 & s ! mean+ is1 t ?is reign %all cont9ue to ! ?\s&? ye>1 or till ! la/ #ajjj ye>s ( ! _w %all h an end1 :at "p soev] ( 8 #ajjj ye>s x began 94 ,?us ,god tells ,abraham1 9 ,g54 xv4 #ac4 t 8 se$ %all be a /rang] 9 a l& t is n !irs1 to wit1 ,egypt1 & %all s]ve !m1 & !y %all afflict !m #djj ye>s2 :]eas x is c]ta9 t 8 se$ 7 n above #bae ye>s 9 ,egypt1 & !y 7 n slaves1 or afflict$ !re #ajj ye>s2 !re=e ! mean+ is1 q4 d4 t !y %all afflict !m till #djj ye>s are expir$1 f ?is "t4 ,footnote #bjg3 ,see ,napi] on ! ,revelation1 prop4 #cc1 #cd4 page #fa1 #fb4 ,que/4 ,,xlvi41 ,,xlvii41 ,,xlviii4 ,,que/4 ,,xlvi4 ,:at 0 ! e/ate ( ,*ri/'s humiliation8 ,,answ4 ,! e/ate ( ,*ri/'s humiliation 0 t l[ condition1 :]e9 he1 = our sakes1 empty+ himself ( 8 glory1 took ^u him ! =m ( a s]vant1 9 8 conception & bir?1 life1 dea?1 &1 aft] 8 dea?1 until 8 resurrection4 ,,que/4 ,,xlvii4 ,h[ did ,*ri/ humble himself 9 8 conception & bir?8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ humble? himself 9 8 conception1 9 t1 be+ f all et]nity1 ! ,son ( ,god1 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 he 0 pleas$1 9 ! fulness ( "t1 to become ! ,son ( man1 made ( a woman ( l[ e/ate1 & to be born ( h]2 ) div]s circum/ances ( m ?an ord9>y abasem5t4 ,,que/4 ,,xlviii4 ,h[ did ,*ri/ humble himself 9 8 life8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ humbl$ himself 9 8 life by subject+ himself to ! law1 :i* he p]fectly fulfill$1 & by conflict+ ) ! indignities ( ! _w1 temptations ( ,satan1 & infirmities 9 8 fle%2 :e!r common to ! nature ( man1 or p>ticul>ly accompany+ t 8 l[ condition4 ,9 consid]+ ,*ri/'s l[ & humble /ate1 :ile he 0 9 ?is _w1 we may obs]ve1 t ?is is /yl$ 8 empty+ himself ( 8 glory1 :5 he took on him ! =m ( a s]vant3 ?us ! apo/le expresses x1 9 ,phil4 ii4 #g4 = ! words1#bjh :i* we r5d]1 he made himself ( no reputation1 are to be s und]/ood4 ,n[1 s9ce 8 inc>nation is s express$1 we mu/1 be=e we proce$ any f>!r on ?is subject1 enquire1 h[ ?is 0 inconsi/5t ) 8 ,godhead8 &1 :e!r he might be said1 9 tak+ our nature1 to empty or humble himself8 & also1 :e!r 8 inc>nation may1 prop]ly speak+1 be call$ a "p ( 8 humiliation8 ,!re is a s5se 9 :i* he may be said to humble himself 9 8 div9e nature2 z1 :5 we read ( ,god's humbl+ himself1 to behold ! ?+s t are 9 heav5 & 9 ! e>?1 ,psal4 cxiii4 #f4 ,?is is s f> f be+ a di%on\r to him1 t x is expressive ( 8 glory1 z x argues1 t !re is an inf9ite di/ance betwe5 him & ! creature4 ,9 ?is s5se1 ! second ,p]son ( ! ,godhead might be said to humble himself1 9 assum+ ! human nature1 & !reby1 z x 71 ca/+ a veil ov] 8 glory4 ,?is is su* a s5se ( ,*ri/'s humiliation1 z d5otes inf9ite condesc5sion1 b no dim9ution1 or loss ( div9e glory2 nei!r c ?is be /yl$ 8 empty+ himself ( glory1 or humbl+ himself1 9 t s5se 9 :i* ! apo/le expresses x1 z above m5tion$4 ,x _c be d5i$1 b t ,*ri/'s inc>nation 0 ! highe/ in/ance ( condesc5sion2 &1 if no?+ m be int5d$ ?an ?is1 :5 p]sons speak ( ,*ri/'s humbl+ himself 9 8 inc>nation1 or tak+ our nature into union ) 8 div9e1 we are f> f d5y+ x4 ,b we are n n[ speak+ ( ,*ri/'s humbl+ himself 9 a relative s5se1 z ,god1 b 8 be+ 9 a /ate ( humiliation1 z ,god-man ,m$iator2 9 :i* s5se1 ! act ( inc>nation1 or tak+ ! human nature into union ) 8 div9e ,p]son1 _c1 prop]ly speak+1 be /yl$ a bran* ( 8 m$iatorial humiliation2 = t :i* t5ds to con/itute ! ,p]son ( ! ,m$iator1 _c be said to belong antec$5tly to him z ,m$iator4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t ! ,p]son ( ,*ri/ is to be consid]$ 9 two diff]5t respects1 viz4 z ,god1 or z ,m$iator2 9 ! =m] s5se1 he 01 f et]nity1 a div9e ,p]son1 & w\ld h be5 s1 if he _h n be5 ,m$iator3 b :5 we speak ( 8 ,p]son1 z ,m$iator1 we always consid] him z ,god-man4#bji #b4 ,e m$iatorial act1#baj accord+ to ! mo/ prop] & lit]al s5se !re(1 supposes ! con/itution ( 8 ,p]son1 z ,god-man ,m$iator1 & consequ5tly x supposes him to be inc>nate4 ,?is is evid5t1 because :at he did "h on e>? 0 p]=m$ by him1 9 ob$i5ce to1 & z hav+ receiv$ a commission f1 ! ,fa!r2 :i* c\ld n be p]=m$ any o!rwise ?an 9 8 human nature4 #c4 ,*ri/ c\ld n be said to assume ! human nature into union ) 8 div9e ,p]son1 z ,god-man1 = t implies a contradiction 9 t]ms2 nor c\ld x be said1 t1 be=e ?is1 he p]=m$ any act ( ob$i5ce to ! law1 = t supposes ! human nature to be assum$1 & !re=e is consequ5t to 8 inc>nation4 #d4 ,= our f>!r und]/&+ ?is matt]1 we may di/+ui% betwe5 ! act ( inc>nation1 or tak+ ! human nature into union ) 8 div9e ,p]son2 & ! /ate 9 :i* he 01 aft] ?is4 ,! =m] 0 an in/ance ( div9e condesc5sion2 ! latt]1 9 ! mo/ prop] s5se1 0 a bran* ( 8 m$iatorial humiliation4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! v>i\s in/ances 9 :i* ,*ri/ is said to h humbl$ himself1 9 "s foll[+ answ]s1 namely1 9 8 bir?1 life1 dea?1 & aft] 8 dea?4 ,i4 ,*ri/ humbl$ himself 9 8 bir?2 & t1 #a4 ,9 t he submitt$ to be 9 a /ate ( infancy1 9 common ) all1 :o come into ! _w4 ,?is is ! mo/ unactive /ate ( life1 9 :i* we are "u a natural incapacity ( enjoy+1 or conv]s+ ) ,god1 or be+ ( any o!r use1 ?an objectively1 to m51 inasmu* z ! new-born infant is de/itute1 at lea/1 ( ! regul> ex]cise ( ?\ght2 & is also expos$ to v>i\s evils1 t att5d its infantile /ate2 s5sible ( a great deal ( pa9 & uneas9ess1 :i* r5d]s x ! object ( compassion2 & kn[s n :at is ! secret cause !re(1 nor h[ to seek r$ress4 ,?is /age ( life our ,savi\r pass$ ?r\gh1 & !reby discov]$ a great degree ( humiliation4 ,we h no reason to ?9k1 ) ! ,papi/s#baa1 t1 dur+ 8 infancy1 he _h ! p]fect ex]cise ( 8 reason+ p[]s1 z ?\gh he _h be5 9 a /ate ( manhood1 z suppos+ t ! contr>y w\ld h be5 a di%on\r to him4 ,=1 if x 7 9 no wise unbecom+ ! div9e nature to cont9ue its union ) 8 body1 :5 sep>ate f 8 s\l1 & !re=e 9 a /ate ( ! greate/ inactivity1 x c\ld be no di%on\r = x to be unit$ to 8 human nature1 ?\gh we suppose x to h be51 dur+ 8 infancy1 9 t /ate1 9 :i* o!r infants are1 z hav+ ! p[]s & faculties ( ! s\l n d$uc$ into act1 z !y aft]w>ds are2 !re=e we c reckon ?is no o!r ?an a gr\ndless & unnecess>y conjecture1 & _c b admire ?is in/ance ( 8 humiliation1 :ile he 0 an infant4 ,&1 inde$1 s9ce he came to r$eem infants1 z well z o!rs1 x 0 becom+ ! wisdom & goodness ( ,god1 t he %\ld be l !m1 9 mo/ o!r respects1 except 9 _! be+ born guilty ( ,adam's s94 ,if 8 pass+ ?r\gh ! o!r ages ( life 0 design$ = our advantage1 z he 0 !re9 l unto u1 & z ! apo/le says1 able to sympa?ize ) u1 9 ! v>i\s mis]ies t att5d !m2 s ?is af=ds ! l argum5t = t peculi> compassion1 :i* he has = infants1 "u ^? evils t !y are liable to4 ,:at we h "h ass]t$1 aga9/ ^? :o ?9k x a di%on\r to him1 to suppose1 t he 0 liable to any imp]fection1 z to k1 dur+ 8 infancy1 is n to be reckon$ a gr\ndless conjecture1 )\t suffici5t reason to support x2 s9ce x is expressly said1 9 scripture1 9 ,luke ii4 #eb4 t he increas$ 9 wisdom z well z /ature2 !re=e we suppose1 t ,*ri/'s humiliation began 9 ^? natural infirmities1 :i* he 0 liable to1 t are insep>able f a /ate ( infancy4 #b4 ,ano!r bran* ( ,*ri/'s humiliation1 respect+ 8 bir?1 01 t he %\ld be born ( a woman ( v l[ degree 9 ! _w1 r ?an ( "o1 ^: circum/ances & "* !re9 7 sup]ior to ^? ( all o!rs1 & call$ = an equal degree ( respect f !m4 ,! bless$ virg9 01 inde$ 9 a spiritual s5se1 hon\r$ & respect$ above all wom51 z ! salutation giv5 h]1 by ! angel1 imports1 ,hail ?\ t art highly fav\r$1 ! ,"l is ) !e2 ,bless$ art ?\ among wom51 ,luke i4 #bh4 not)/&+1 x is pla9 %e 0 f> f be+ hon\rable 9 ! op9ion ( ! _w4 ,x is true1 %e 01 ( ! se$ ( ,david1 :i* 0 a pr9cely l9e3 ,b ! sceptre 0 n[ dep>t$ f x2 !re=e1 :5 our ,savi\r is said to h ! ?rone ( 8 fa!r ,david1 *ap4 i4 #cb4 giv5 him by ,god1 x is c]ta9 he _h x n f 8 p>5ts1 9 a political s5se4 ,x is call$1 inde$1 ! ?rone ( ,david1 z ref]r+ to t promise made to ,david1 #b ,sam4 vii4 #ab-af4 t "o %\ld desc5d f him :om ,god w\ld set on 8 ?rone1 ^: k+dom he w\ld e/abli% = ev]4 ,:at relates to ! e/abli%m5t ( ,david's k+dom1 & ! et]nity ( x1 c]ta9ly looks f>!r ?an ! reign ( ,solomon1 or ! succession ( k+s1 :o 7 ( t l9e2 s t ,david's k+dom cont9u+ = ev]1 d5otes ! p]petuity !re(1 9 ,*ri/'s be+ set1 9 a spiritual s5se1 on 8 ?rone1 :i* seems to be ! mean+ ( ! angel's words1 ,he %all sit on ! ?rone ( 8 fa!r ,david4 ,he _h n1 inde$1 a "r to ,david's cr[n by natural desc5t f him1 = t seems contr>y to :at 0 =etold ( him2 = ?\gh x is said1 t a rod %all come ( ! /em ( ,jesse1 & a bran* %all gr[ out ( 8 roots2 ,isa4 xi4 #a4 :i* pla9ly ref]s to our ,savi\r1 z be+ ( ! se$ ( ,david2 yet x is z pla9ly intimat$1 t he 0 n to inh]it ! cr[n ( ,david1 9 a political s5se1 by "r ( natural desc5t f him1 inasmu* z x is said1 ,he %all gr[ up be=e him z a t5d] plant1 & z a root out ( a dry gr\nd1 *ap4 liii4 #b4 ,to ?is we may add2 t 8 "m's condition 9 ! _w appe>s to h be5 v l[1 9 t %e 0 treat$ ) an uncommon degree ( neglect1 z x is p>ticul>ly rem>k$1 ,luke ii4 #g4 design+ to set =? our ,savi\r's humiliation 9 8 bir?1 t %e br\ght =? h] fir/-born ,son1 & wrapt him 9 swaddl+ clo!s1 & laid him 9 a mang]1 because !re 0 no room = !m 9 ! inn4 ,no room1 because 8 "m 0 poor1 & !re=e 0 treat$ 9 su* a mann]2 bett] accommodations 7 res]v$ = o!rs1 :o1 at t "t1 9 :i* !re 0 great resort to ,be?lehem1 7 bett] able to satisfy ! m]c5>y dem&s ( ^?1 at ^: h\se !y lodg$4 ,z = ,joseph 8 reput$ fa!r1 he 0 n "o ( ! great m5 ( ?is _w1 b liv$ by 8 indu/ry1 8 occupation be+ t ( a c>p5t]1 ,mat4 xiii4 #ee4 ,?is 0 sometimes object$ aga9/ our ,savi\r by 8 enemies1 :o did n consid]1 t ! mean condition ( 8 p>5ts 0 a "p ( t /ate ( humiliation1 :i* he 0 to pass ?r\gh1 9 dis*>g+ ! "w = :i* he came into ! _w1 & pla9ly discov]$1 t he ca/ ! utmo/ contempt on all ! ext]nal pomp & gr&eur !re(1 & ?\ght no hon\rs wor?y ( 8 receiv+1 b su* z 7 ( a spiritual nature4 #c4 ,!re is ano!r circum/ance ( humiliation1 tak5 f ! places ( our ,savi\r's bir? & resid5ce4 ,he 0 born 9 ,be?lehem1 a city1 :i* ?\gh once e/eem$ hon\rable :5 ,david dwelt !re3 yet1 at ?is "t1 x 0 reckon$1 by ! ,jews1 n z "o ( ! pr9cipal cities ( ,judah4 ,! prophet ,micah /yles x1 ,little among ! ?\s&s ( ,judah1 ,micah v4 #b4 ,b z = ! place ( 8 abode1 ,naz>e?1 t 0 despis$1 ev5 to a prov]b2 s t ! ,jews reckon$1 t no?+ good or great c\ld come f !nce4 ,?us ,na?aniel speaks _! common s5se1 :5 he says1 ,c !re any good ?+ come out ( ,naz>e?8 ,john i4 #df4 ,& ?is 0 aft]w>ds improv$ aga9/ him1 z an argum5t t he 0 no prophet2 :5 ! ,jews say1 n conc]n+ ?is place alone1 b ! :ole c\ntry1 9 :i* x 01 to wit1 ,galilee1 ,out ( x arise? no prophet1 *ap4 vii4 #ea4 ,& ?is1 is expressly intimat$1 z a design ( provid5ce1 t x %\ld be a "p ( 8 humiliation1 z x is said1 ,he dwelt 9 a city call$ ,naz>e?1 t x might be fulfill$1 :i* 0 spok5 by ! prophets1 ,he %all be call$ a ,naz>5e1 ,matt4 ii4 #bc4 by :i* we are n to und]/&1 t any ( ! prophets =etold ?is 9 express words1 z hav+ p>ticul> ref]5ce to ! place :]e he liv$3 ,b ! mean+ is1 t z ! prophets1 ) "o cons5t1 spake ( him1 z be+ 9 a mo/ l[ & humble /ate1 s ?is 0 a p>ticul> in/ance h]e(2 &1 9 t respect1 :at 0 spok5 by !m1 conc]n+ 8 /ate ( humiliation1 9 v>i\s in/ances1 z fulfill$ 9 ?is#bab4 ,,ii4 ,*ri/'s /ate ( humiliation appe>$ ?r\gh\t 8 :ole life1 & t 9 sev]al in/ances4 #a4 ,9 8 subject+ himself to ! law2 & accord+ly he 0 "u an obligation to yield ob$i5ce to ,god 9 e ?+ t 0 requir$ ( him1 dur+ ! :ole c\rse ( 8 life4 ,?is1 inde$1 0 ! necess>y result ( 8 inc>nation2 s t he no soon] became man1 b he 0 "u a law1 :i* no creature is1 or c be1 exempt$ f4 ,nev]!less1 x 0 s f> f\nd$ on 8 own cons5t1 z he cons5t$ to be inc>nate1 :i* 0 c]ta9ly an in/ance ( inf9ite condesc5sion2 & 8 be+1 9 pursuance !re(1 actually made "u ! law1 0 a bran* ( 8 m$iatorial humiliation4 #a/1 ,he 0 made "u ! law1 t is1 he 0 oblig$ to obey ! precepts !re(2 & t n only ( ! moral law1 :i*1 z to "s ( its precepts1 ! be/ ( creatures are "u a natural obligation to yield ob$i5ce to2 b1 besides ?is1 !re 7 sev]al positive laws1 :i* he submitt$ to yield ob$i5ce to1 9 common ) ^! he came to r$eem1 :i* obligation he p]fectly fulfill$1 z x is obs]v$ 9 :at he says to ,john ! ,bapti/1 ,?us x become? u to fulfil all righte\sness1 ,mat4 iii4 #ae4 q4 d4 x become? me1 9 common ) all mank9d1 to yield p]fect ob$i5ce to ! law2 & else:]e he speaks ( himself1 z com+ into ! _w to fulfil ! law1 *ap4 v4 #ag4 ,& we may obs]ve1 t x 0 n "o s+le act1 b a c\rse ( ob$i5ce1 t he p]=m$1 dur+ 8 :ole life1 z x is said1 9 ?is answ]1 he p]fectly fulfill$ ! law1 :i* is agreeable to t s9less p]fection1 :i* is ascrib$ to him 9 scripture4 #b;dly1 ,he 0 made "u ! law1 t is1 he 0 subject to ! curse !re(1 t 0 due to u = s92 :i* is call$1 by div9es1 ! mal$ictory "p ( x2 z x is said1 ,*ri/ ha? r$eem$ u f ! curse ( ! law1 be+ made a curse = u1 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,z he obey$ :at ! law enjo9$1 s he suff]$ :at x ?reat5$1 z a puni%m5t due to u = s94 #b4 ,our ,savi\r conflict$ ) ! indignities ( ! _w4 ,:5 he 0 an infant1 ,h]od s\ght 8 life2 &1 _h n 8 p>5ts be5 w>n$ by ,god1 to flee into ano!r c\ntry1 he _h be5 sla91 z well z ! *ildr5 t 7 b>b>\sly murd]$ 9 ,be?lehem1 ,mat4 ii4 #ac4 ,b he 0 mo/ p]secut$1 & met ) ! greate/ indignities1 aft] he appe>$ publickly 9 ! _w2 = be=e t "t1 till he 0 ab\t ?irty ye>s ( age1 x might be reckon$ a "p ( 8 humiliation1 t he 0 n mu* kn[n !re91 & 01 at lea/1 a consid]able "p ( t "t dep5d5t on1 & subject to 8 p>5ts4 ,x is true1 he did n !n meet ) mu* opposition f ! ,jews1 :ile !y 7 9 expectation t he w\ld appe> z an e>?ly mon>*1 & deliv] !m f ! ,roman yoke3 ,b :5 _! expectation h]e( 0 fru/rat$1 & !y saw no?+ 9 him b :at 0 agreeable to 8 /ate ( humiliation1 !y 7 (f5d$2 &1 f t "t1 ! greate/ injuries & indignities 7 (f]$ to him1 z w appe>1 if we consid]1 7#a47 ,t !y did n own 8 glory z ! ,son ( ,god1 nor see & adore 8 deity1 t 0 unit$ to ! human nature1 :51 be+ made fle%1 he dwelt among u2 & !re=e x is obs]v$1 t ?\gh ! _w 0 made by him1 ! _w knew him n1 ,john i4 #aj4 or1 z ! apo/le says1 conc]n+ him1 7= s ! words may be r5d]$7 ,:om none ( ! pr9ces ( ?is _w knew1 #a ,cor4 ii4 #h4 !y knew1 or own$ him n to be ! ,"l ( glory2 &1 z !y knew him n1 s !y desir$ n to "k him2 !re=e ! prophet says1 ,we hid1 z x 7 our faces f him1 ,isa4 liii4 #c4 7#b47 ,!y que/ion$ 8 mission1 d5i$ him to be ! ,*ri/1 ?\gh ?is tru? _h be5 confirm$ by s _m inconte/able miracles3 ,?is is t unbelief :i* ! ,jews are s (t5 *>g$ )4 ,?us :5 !y come to him1 & tell him1 ,h[ long do/ ?\ make u to d\bt8 tell u pla9ly1 :e!r ?\ be ! ,*ri/ or no8 ,to :i* he replies1 ,i told y1 & ye believ$ n1 & appeals to ! works :i* he did 9 8 ,fa!r's "n1 ,john x4 #bd-bf4 :i* "o w\ld ?9k 7 a suffici5t evid5ce h]e(3 ,b yet !y 7 ob/9ate & h>d5$ 9 unbelief2 & n only s1 b1 7#c47 ,!y reproa*$ him1 z ?\gh he wr\ght miracles by ! p[] ( ! devil1 :i* 0 ! mo/ malici\s & gr\ndless sl&] t c\ld be inv5t$1 z ?\gh ,satan's k+dom _h be5 divid$ aga9/ itself1 or he w\ld emp[] a p]son to "w miracles1 z a means to promote ! int]e/ ( ,god1 & !reby to weak5 8 own1 z our ,savi\r ju/ly replies to t *>ge1 ,mat4 xii4 #bd-bf4 ,&1 inde$1 !y knew1 9 _! own consci5ces1 t ?is 0 a false accusation1 & h]eby s9n$ aga9/ ! greate/ light1 & fulle/ conviction2 :i* occasion$ him to d5\nce t t]rible & awful ?reatn+ aga9/ !m1 t ?is s9 %\ld nev] be =giv5 !m1 nei!r 9 ?is _w1 nor 9 ! _w to come4 7#d47 ,!y reproa*$ him z to 8 moral "*1 = no o!r reason1 b because he conv]s$1 9 a free & fri5dly mann]1 ) 8 p1 & w5t ab\t do+ !m good4 ,if he1 at any "t1 accept$ ( ! lea/ common in/ances ( k9dness1 or conv]s$ ) s9ful m51 ) a design to promote _! spiritual advantage1 !y revile him = x3 ,?us he says1 ,! ,son ( man came eat+ & dr9k+1 & !y say1 ,behold a man glutton\s1 & a w9e-bibb]1 a fri5d ( publicans1 & s9n]s1 *ap4 xi4 #ai4 7#e47 ,x 0 a matt] ( common disc\rse among/ !m1 t he 0 a deceiv] ( ! p1 ?\gh ! evid5ce ( tru? %one l a sun-beam 9 e ?+ t he said & did2 ,?us x is said ,!re 7 mu* murmur+ among ! p conc]n+ him2 = "s said1 ,he is a good man1 o!rs said1 ,nay2 b he deceive? ! p1 ,john vii4 #ab4 7#f47 ,sometimes !y 7 uneasy at 8 pres5ce1 & desir\s to be rid ( him1 & 8 m9i/ry4 ,?us ! ,g]ges5es1 because !y _h suff]$ a little damage 9 ! loss ( _! sw9e1 unanim\sly bes\ght him to dep>t out ( _! coa/s1 ,matt4 viii4 #cd4 ,?us !y knew n _! own privilege1 b 7 we>y ( him1 :o 0 a public & univ]sal bless+ to ! _w4 7#g47 ,_m refus$ to give him ent]ta9m5t 9 _! h\ses1 or to treat him ) t civility1 :i* a common travell] expects2 :i* occasion$ him to compla91 t ! foxes h holes1 & ! birds ( ! air h ne/s2 b ! ,son ( man ha? n :]e to lay 8 head1 *ap4 viii4 #bj4 7#h47 ,at "s times1 ev5 be=e 8 la/ suff]+s & crucifixion1 !y attempt$ to take away 8 life1 & !reby express$ ! greate/ degree ( +ratitude & hatr$ ( him4 ,_! attempts1 inde$ 7 to no purpose1 because 8 h\r 0 n yet come3 ,?us1 :5 he _h ass]t$ 8 div9e glory1 !y n only *>g$ him ) blasphemy1 b took up /ones to /one him1 ,john viii4 #ei4 & ev5 8 fell[-citiz5s1 among :om he _h be5 br\ght up1 & to :om he _h usually read & exp\nd$ ! scripture1 on ! sabba?-days2 ^! n only ?ru/ him out ( ! city1 b l$ him to ! br[ ( an hill1 design+ to put him to dea?1 by ca/+ him d[n f x1 b he pass$ ?r\gh ! mid/ ( !m1 & = ! pres5t1 escap$ _! bloody design3 ,?is 0 a m aggravat$ crime1 z x 0 committ$ by ^? :o 7 "u peculi> obligations to him1 ,luke iv4 #af4 comp>$ ) #bi1 #cj4 ,?us he endur$1 n only1 z ! apo/le says1 ! contradiction ( s9n]s aga9/ himself1 ,heb4 xii4 #c4 b ! mo/ ungrateful & injuri\s treatm5t f ^?1 to :om he _h be5 s great a fri5d1 :i* 0 a great addition to 8 suff]+s1 s t dur+ 8 :ole life1 he might be said to h be51 z ! prophet /yles him1 ,a man ( sorr[s1 & acqua9t$ ) grief1 ,isa4 liii4 #c4 #c4 ,our ,savi\r conflict$ ) ! temptations ( ,satan3 ,?us x is said1 ,he 0 9 all po9ts1 tempt$1 l z we are1 yet )\t s91 ,heb4 iv4 #ae4 or1 ,he suff]$ be+ tempt$1 *ap4 ii4 #ah4 ?\gh we are n to und]/& by 8 be+1 9 all po9ts1 tempt$1 l z we are1 t he _h any temptations aris+ 9 8 own s\l1 z we h1 f ! corruption ( our nature2 = ?is w\ld h be5 inconsi/5t ) 8 p]fect hol9ess2 & !re=e :at ! apo/le says conc]n+ u1 t e man is tempt$1 :5 he is drawn away ( 8 own lu/1 & entic$1 ,james i4 #ad4 is1 by no means applicable to him2 b t he 0 tempt$ by ,satan1 is v evid5t f scripture4 ,"s ?9k1 t ,satan1 0 let loose ^u him1 & suff]$ to express 8 utmo/ malice aga9/ him1 & to practise all ^? usual me?ods :]eby he endeav\rs to ensn>e mank9d1 9 ^? rem>kable seasons ( 8 life1 namely1 9 8 fir/ entrance on 8 public m9i/ry1 & imm$iately be=e 8 la/ suff]+s2 ! =m] ( ^! none d5y2 ! latt] "s ?9k we h gr\nd to conclude f 8 own words1 9 :i* he says1 ,! ,pr9ce ( ?is _w come?1 & ha? no?+ 9 me1 ,john xiv4 #cj4 :]e x seems1 t by ! pr9ce ( ?is _w1 he means ! devil1 inasmu* z he is s call$ else:]e1 *ap4 xii4 #ca4 z well z ! god ( ?is _w1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #d4 & ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air1 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 ,if ?is be ! s5se ( our ,savi\r's words1 ,! pr9ce ( ?is _w come?1 x is z if he %\ld say1 ,i expect t1 toge!r ) my o!r suff]+s1 ,i %all be expos$ to ! la/ & mo/ viol5t ef=ts t ,satan w make4 ,z he assault$ me :5 ,i fir/ ent]$ on my public m9i/ry1 s he w d x n[ ,i am ab\t to close my "w on e>?3 ,!n he endeav\r$ to ensn>e me ) 8 wiles2 n[ he w endeav\r to make me uneasy ) 8 fi]y d>ts4 ,?is 01 z x 71 ! h\r ( ! p[]s ( d>kness3 & we may suppose1 t if !y 7 suff]$1 !y w\ld attempt to disc\rage our ,savi\r1 by repres5t+ to him ! =midabl5ess ( ! dea? ( ! cross1 ! insupportabl5ess ( ! wra? ( ,god due to s91 & h[ mu* x 0 8 int]e/ to take "s me?od to save himself f ^? evils t 7 imp5d+3 ,?us we may suppose1 t our ,savi\r appreh5ds ! tempt] z com+3 b we may obs]ve he says1 he ha? no?+ 9 me1 t is1 no corrupt nature1 t %all make me receptive ( any impressions1 aris+ f 8 temptations4 ,8 fi]y d>ts1 ?\gh po9t$ & direct$ aga9/ me1 %all be z d>ts %ot aga9/ a rock1 into :i* !y _c ent]1 b are imm$iately repell$4 ,b "s ?9k1 t by ! pr9ce ( ?is _w1 our ,savi\r does n mean ! devil1 any o!rwise ?an z he in/igat$ 8 p]secutors to accuse1 condemn1 & crucify him2 & t ?is is mo/ agreeable to ! words imm$iately =ego+1 ,h]eaft] ,i w n talk mu* ) y1 q4 d4 ,i h n mu* "t to conv]se ) y2 = he :o w betray me1 & ^? t are s5t to appreh5d me1 are ready to come2 ,i mu/ 9 a v little "t1 be accus$ & tri$1 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 condemn$1 ?\gh !y w f9d no?+ 9 me wor?y ( dea?2 ,i say1 s9ce x is que/ion$1 :e!r ?is be n z probable a s5se ( ?is text1 z t above m5tion$1 & !re=e t ?is _c be reckon$ an in/ance ( ,*ri/'s temptation1 :i* 0 m imm$iately f ,satan1 we %all pass x ov]1 & proce$ to consid] t conflict1 :i*1 )\t d\bt1 he und]w5t ) ! devil1 9 8 fir/ entrance on 8 public m9i/ry4 ,?is we read ( 9 ,matt4 iv4 #a-aa4 & ,luke iv4 #a-ac4 ,&1 because !re is a small diff]5ce betwe5 ^! two evangeli/s1 9 ! acc\nt !y give ( ?is matt]1 f :5ce ! enemies ( div9e revelation take occasion to reproa* x1 z ?\gh x 7 inconsi/5t ) itself1 we %all briefly consid] & v9dicate x f calumny4 ,we may obs]ve1 t ,mat!w says1 ,:5 he _h fa/$ =ty days1 ! tempt] came to him2 :]eas ,luke says1 ,he 0 =ty days tempt$ ( ! devil2 & ,m>k speaks to ! same purpose1 ,m>k i4 #ac4 ,mat!w seems to speak ( 8 temptations z at ! end ( ! =ty days2 ! o!r two evangeli/s intimate1 t he 0 tempt$ m or less1 all ! =ty days4 ,!re is no contradiction 9 ^! two acc\nts2 ,luke only adds a circum/ance :i* ,mat!w omits1 to wit1 t ,satan assault$ him ) v>i\s temptations1 all ! "t he 0 9 ! wild]ness2 :]eas ^!1 :i* are record$ by bo? ! evangeli/s1 7 t[>ds ! end ( ! =ty days4 ,aga91 ,mat!w1 speak+ conc]n+ ! fir/ ( ^! temptations1 introduces ! devil1 z say+ to our ,savi\r1 ,if ?\ be ! ,son ( ,god comm& t ^! /ones be made bread2 :]eas ,luke speaks b ( "o /one2 ,comm& t ?is /one be made bread4 ,?is seem+ contradiction may easily be reconcil$1 by consid]+1 t by ^! /ones 9 ,mat!w1 may be meant "o ( ^! /ones1 :i* is a v common hebraism2 z :5 x is said1 t ,jonah 0 gone d[n to ! sides ( ! %ip1 ,jonah i4 #e4 t is1 "o ( ! sides2 & else:]e x is said1 t1 :5 ,*ri/ 0 ^u ! cross1 ! ?ieves1 :i* 7 crucifi$ ) him1 revil$ him1 ,matt4 xxvii4 #dd4 :i* hebraism ,luke expla9s1 :5 he says1 ,"o ( ! malefactors rail$ on him1 ,luke xxiii4 #ei4 ,s 9 ?is temptation1 ,satan po9t+ at "s l>ge /one1 tempt$ him to turn x into bread2 & ,mat!w int5ds no m1 :5 he says1 ,comm& t ^! /ones1 t is1 "o ( !m1 be made bread4 ,aga91 we obs]ve ano!r diff]5ce 9 ! acc\nt giv5 by ,mat!w1 f t giv5 by ,luke1 respect+ ! ord] ( ! temptations4 ,mat!w speaks ( ,satan's tempt+ him to fall d[n & wor%ip him1 z ! ?ird & la/ temptation1 :i*1 z x is m ?an probable1 x 02 b ,luke1 inv]t+ ! ord]1 lays d[n ?is temptation 9 ! second place4 ,h[ev]1 !re is no contradiction betwe5 ^! two2 = ! cr$it ( an hi/orian is n weak5$1 provid$ he relate matt]s ( fact1 ?\gh he does n1 9 e circum/ance1 obs]ve ! ord] 9 :i* ?+s 7 done1 especially :5 no?+ mat]ial dep5ds ^u x2 s t1 ^u ! :ole1 ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! acc\nts ( ^! two evangeli/s1 is s inconsid]able1 t x is ne$less to say any ?+ f>!r on t head4 ,we %all !re=e proce$ to consid] ,*ri/'s temptation1 z we f9d x "h record$4 ,&1 #a4 ,we may obs]ve ! "t 9 :i* he 0 expos$ !reunto1 to wit1 imm$iately aft] 8 baptism1 :5 he fir/ ent]$ on 8 public m9i/ry1 hav+ b j be=e receiv$ a glori\s te/imony1 by a voice f heav5 say+1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$1 ,matt4 iii4 #ag4 ^u :i* x is said1 ,!n 0 he l$ into ! wild]ness1 to be tempt$ ( ! devil1 or1 z ,m>k f>!r expla9s x1 ,imm$iately ! _s drive? him into ! wild]ness1 ,m>k i4 #ab4 ,f :5ce we may take occasion to inf]1 7#a47 ,t ,god's *ildr5 h reason to expect1 9 con=mity to ,*ri/ _! ,head1 t1 aft] extraord9>y manife/ations ( div9e love1 !y may sometimes meet ) great temptations2 s t1 z grace is excit$ by ! "o1 x may be ex]cis$1 tri$1 & ! tru? !re( m pla9ly ev9c$ by ! o!r2 &1 inde$1 9 u1 !re is a p>ticul> reason = x1 :i* 0 n applicable to our ,savi\r1 namely1 t aft] great hon\rs conf]r$ ^u u1 :5 ,god is pleas$ to manife/ himself to u1 we may be kept1 z ! apo/le says1 conc]n+ himself on ! l occasion1 f be+ exalt$ above measure1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #g4 7#b47 ,we may1 f h5ce1 obs]ve1 h[ ,satan %ews 8 malice & envy at ,god's p1 s t :5 !y are rais$ ne>e/ to heav51 he w use 8 utmo/ endeav\rs to br+ !m d[n to hell2 & h]eby he %ews 8 opposition to ,god1 by attempt+ to rob him ( t glory1 :i* he designs to br+ to himself1 by ^! extraord9>y manife/ations1 z well z 8 p1 ( ! bless$ fruits & effects !re(1 :]eby he ?9ks to c\nt]act :at ,god is do+ = !m4 7#c47 ,z our ,savi\r 0 tempt$ j be=e 8 entrance on 8 public m9i/ry1 we le>n1 f h5ce2 t :5 ,god designs t 8 p %all engage 9 any great1 useful1 & difficult "w1 !y are l to meet ) great temptations1 :i* ,god suff]s t he may put !m ^u be+ on _! wat*1 & =tify !m aga9/ _m o!r temptations1 :i* !y may expect to meet )1 9 ! dis*>ge !re(4 ,_m in/ances ( ?is we h 9 scripture2 p>ticul>ly 9 ,moses1 :5 call$ to g into ! l& ( ,egypt1 ,exod4 iv4 #a1 #aj1 #ac4 & ! prophet ,j]emiah1 :5 s5t to a p1 ^: faces he 0 afraid (1 ,j]4 i4 #f1 #h4 ,satan sugge/$ sev]al unw>rantable excuses1 to disc\rage !m f und]tak+ ! "w to :i* !y 7 call$4 #b4 ,! next ?+ to be obs]v$ is1 ! place 9 :i* ,*ri/ 0 expos$ to ^! conflicts ) ! tempt]1 namely1 ! wild]ness4 ,x is n our bus9ess to enquire :at wild]ness x 01 :e!r "o ( ! small] wild]nesses 9 ! l& ( ,judea1 or ! great wild]ness on ! o!r side ,jordan1 s9ce ! scripture is sil5t z to ?is matt]2 ?\gh ! latt] seems m probable1 s9ce !re are high] m\nta9s 9 x ?an 9 ! o!r2 & we read1 t t wild]ness1 9 :i* ,*ri/ 0 tempt$1 _h 9 x an exce$+ high m\nta91 f :5ce ! devil %ew$ him all ! k+doms ( ! _w1 & ! glory ( !m4 ,!re 0 9 t wild]ness m\nt ,nebo1 f ! top :]e( ,moses took a view ( ! :ole l& ( ,canaan3 ,b1 pass+ by ! consid]ation ( ! p>ticul> wild]ness1 9 :i* ,*ri/ 0 tempt$1 we %all obs]ve1 t ! place :i* provid5ce design$ = ?is conflict 0 a wild]ness1 7#a47 ,t he might fa/ dur+ ! "t ( 8 be+ !re1 t be+ a place de/itute ( necess>y food3 ,& ?is 0 ord]$ by provid5ce1 n only z a p>ticul> in/ance ( 8 humiliation1 b t ,satan might1 f h5ce1 take occasion to suit "o ( 8 temptations to 8 condition1 z be+ an hungr$4 7#b47 ,ano!r reason 01 t be+ sep>ate f all 8 fri5ds & acqua9tance1 he might be nei!r help$ nor h9d]$ by !m1 t s ,satan might h ! greate/ advantage he c\ld desire aga9/ him1 z solitude is a /ate mo/ adapt$ to temptations2 & consequ5tly t 8 affliction h]e91 & ! victory he %\ld obta91 %\ld be m rem>kable3 ,z none 0 ) him to (f] him any assi/ance1 s none c\ld take occasion to claim a "p 9 8 triumph ov] ! adv]s>y4 ,z to :at is said1 9 ! text1 conc]n+ 8 be+ l$ by ! ,_s1 into ! wild]ness to be tempt$1 we humbly conceive t x is ! ,holy ,_s :o is !re int5d$1 z ! words seem to import2 = x w\ld n be s prop] to say1 he 0 l$ by ! impure _s1 ! devil1 to be tempt$ ( ! devil2 & ,luke says1 t1 be+ full ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 he 0 l$ by ! ,_s1 t is1 ! ,holy ,gho/1 ) :om he 0 fill$1 into ! wild]ness1 ,luke iv4 #a4 ,besides ?is1 x do? n seem agreeable to ! hol9ess ( ,*ri/1 to suppose1 t he w5t into ! wild]ness at ! motion & in/igation ( ! devil2 = t w\ld h be5 an unju/ifiable action4 ,we may lawfully g1 9 ! way ( temptation1 :5 provid5ce leads u !re2 b x is n lawful = u to g )9 ! v]ge ( ,satan's temptations1 by 8 own in/igation4 ,& ?is seems f>!r probable1 inasmu* z x is said1 t1 aft] ! devil 0 dep>t$ f him1 he return$ 91 or by ! p[] ( ! ,_s1 into ,galilee1 v]4 #ad4 ,if he return$ by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,_s out ( ! wild]ness1 h we n equal gr\nd to conclude t he 0 l$ by him into x at fir/4 ,b if x be said1 t he did n g into ! wild]ness by ! in/igation ( ! devil1 b 0 c>ri$ ?i!r ) viol5ce by him3 ?\gh ?is w\ld cle> our ,savi\r f ! guilt ( go+ by ! devil's p]suasion 9 ! way ( temptation2 yet we c h>dly all[ t ,god w\ld suff] ! devil to h s mu* p[] ov] ,*ri/'s body1 z to c>ry him :]e he pleas$1 by a viol5t motion4 ,if x be repli$ to ?is1 t ! devil might z well be said to c>ry him into ! wild]ness1 z to take him up into ! holy city1 & set him ^u a p9nacle ( ! temple1 by a viol5t motion2 9 :i* s5se "s und]/& t passage 9 ! second temptation1 :]e9 x is said1 t ! devil did s1 9 v]4 #e4 :at answ] may be giv5 to ?is1 w appe> f :at may f>!r be said1 :5 we speak ( ?is temptation 9 p>ticul>4 #c4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! ?ree temptations1 m5tion$ 9 ?is scripture1 :i* he 0 expos$ to4 ,& t1 7#a47 ,m g5]ally2 & accord+ly we may obs]ve1 #a/1 ,t ! two fir/ ( !m 7 v subtil3 s t "s w\ld h>dly h disc]n$ :]e9 ! s9 lay1 _h he compli$ ) !m2 b t w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ head4 ,we ne$ only rem>k1 at pres5t1 t h]e9 ! devil act$ l a deceiv]1 & appe>$ to be1 z he is else:]e call$1 ,! old s]p5t4 ,9 ! ?ird temptation1 he op5ly discov]$ 8 own vil5ess1 & blasphem\sly usurp$ t glory :i* is due to ,god alone1 :5 he tempt$ our ,savi\r to fall d[n & wor%ip him4 #b;dly1 ,9 ^! temptations1 he ins9uates1 t "s advantage w\ld accrue to our ,savi\r f 8 compliance !re)4 ,?is he g5]ally does :5 he tempts u1 :]e9 he makes an ov]ture ( "s advantage :i* we %all ga9 by our compliance4 ,! advantage he propos$1 by ! fir/ temptation1 01 t h]eby he might prev5t 8 />v+ ) hung]4 ,by ! second1 he propos$1 t he might ga9 popul> applause1 by ca/+ himself d[n f ! temple1 among ! p t 7 walk+ ne> x1 t !y might admire him = 8 wond]ful action2 &1 9 bo? ^! temptations1 he urges him to give a pro( ( 8 be+ ! ,son ( ,god1 by :i* means 8 doctr9e might be m readily receiv$4 ,9 ! ?ird temptation1 inde$1 ! advantage is altoge!r c>nal1 & su* z1 _h ,satan consid]$ ! hol9ess ( ! ,p]son he 0 speak+ to1 & 8 contempt ( ! k+doms ( ! _w1 & ! glory !re(1 he might easily h suppos$ t our ,savi\r w\ld h despis$ ! ov]ture1 z well z abhorr$ ! action4 #c;dly1 ,we may obs]ve1 t 9 ! second temptation1 ! devil ref]s to a promise conta9$ 9 scripture1 & s puts him ^u t :i* c>ries 9 x ! appe>ance ( duty1 namely1 8 dep5d+ ^u ! div9e protection1 9 expectation t ,god w\ld give ! angels *>ge ov] him3 b he quotes ! scripture fallaci\sly1 by leav+ out a v mat]ial ?+ conta9$ 9 x1 ,he %all give 8 angels *>ge ov] !e1 to keep !e 9 all ?y ways1 ,psal4 xci4 #aa4 :]eby x is impli$1 t none h a "r to dep5d on ! div9e protection1 b !y :o are 9 ! way ( duty1 :i* ,*ri/ w\ld n h be51 _h he compli$ ) ?is temptation4 #d?ly1 ,ano!r ?+ we obs]ve is1 t our ,savi\r n only refus$ to comply ) ! temptation1 9 all ^! ?ree in/ances1 b he assign$ a reason ( 8 refusal1 :]eby x appe>s t he did ?is ) judgm5t2 & h]eby we are in/ruct$ n only to refuse to comply ) ,satan's temptations1 b we %\ld be able to give a reason ( our refusal4 ,&1 z we f>!r obs]ve1 t our ,savi\r answ]s all ^! temptations1 by ref]r+ to scripture1 :i* he adh]$ to1 z a rule to direct 8 conduct1 & !re9 express$ ! greate/ def]5ce to x3 s he tea*es u to d ! same1 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,by ! ^w ( ?y lips ,i h kept me f ! pa?s ( ! de/roy]1 ,psal4 xvii4 #d4 x is by ! sword ( ! ,_s1 :i* is ! ^w ( ,god1 t we qu5* all ! fi]y d>ts ( ! wick$1 ,eph4 vi4 #af1 #ag4 7#b47 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid] ! ?ree temptations 9 p>ticul>1 toge!r ) our ,savi\r's answ] to ea* ( !m1 & t 9 ! ord] 9 :i* !y are relat$ by ! evangeli/ ,mat!w1 9 *ap4 iv4 ,fir/1 ,! fir/ temptation 01 t he w\ld prove 8 be+ ! ,son ( ,god1 by comm&+ /ones to be made bread4 ,! subtilty ( ?is temptation consi/s1 #a4 ,9 t x seem$ n only lawful1 b necess>y1 = ,*ri/1 on "s occasions1 to give a pro( t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god2 & 8 work+ miracles 0 ! way by :i* ?is 0 to be done4 ,& x w\ld n seem1 to "s1 unlawful = him to "w a miracle 9 turn+ /ones into bread1 s9ce we read1 among o!r miracles1 ( 8 multiply+ ! loaves & fi%es to fe$ ! multitude2 !re=e :y may he n produce bread1 9 a miracul\s mann]1 z well n[1 z at any o!r "t8 #b4 ,satan puts him ^u work+ ?is miracle1 f a pr9ciple ( self-pres]vation :i* is a duty f\nd$ 9 ! law ( nature1 to supply himself ) necess>y food1 be+ an hungr$2 &1 if x 0 lawful = him to produce bread to fe$ o!rs1 0 x n lawful to d ! same = 8 own subsi/5ce1 especially s9ce he 0 9 a place 9 :i* food 0 n to be obta9$ by any o!r means8 #c4 ,he pret5ds to h a great conc]n = our ,savi\r's welf>e1 t s he might n p]i% ) hung]3 ?us he ?\ght to ga9 an advantage ov] him1 by a pret5ce ( fri5d%ip1 z he (t5 does 9 ^? temptations he (f]s to u1 to promote our own welf>e by unlawful means4 ,let u n[ consid] :]e9 ! sn>e lay1 :i* our ,savi\r 0 ?or\ghly appriz$ (1 & 9 :at respects he w\ld h s9n$1 _h he compli$ ) ?is temptation4 ,?is w appe>1 if we consid]1 7#a47 ,t x 0 n lawful = him to "w a miracle to gratify ! devil2 & t = ?is reason 9 p>ticul>1 because x w\ld h be5 contr>y to ! g5]al end & design ( 8 work+ miracles1 :i* 0 only = ! advantage ( 8 p1 :o are ! prop] subjects ( conviction !reby2 = him to "w !m ) any o!r design1 w\ld h be5 to pro/itute a sacr$ ord9ance1 or to apply x to :om x did n belong4 ,:5 ! woman ( ,canaan came to him1 besee*+ him to "w a miracle1 9 ca/+ ! devil out ( h] daught]2 %e be+ n a memb] ( ! ,jewi% *ur*1 or "o ( ! lo/ %eep ( ! h\se ( ,israel1 our ,savi\r tells h]1 ,x is n meet to take ! *ildr5's bread1 & ca/ x unto dogs2 & t he 0 n s5t b unto ! lo/ %eep ( ! h\se ( ,israel1 ,matt4 xv4 #bd1 #bf4 t is1 he 0 only to "w miracles = ! conviction ( ^? :o 7 ! prop] subjects !re(2 &1 d\btless1 he w\ld n h wr\ght ?is miracle at h] reque/1 _h %e n be5 a prop] subject ( conviction1 :i* %e 01 z an elect p]son1 ?\gh n by nature an ,israelite4 ,n[1 to apply ?is to our pres5t purpose1 ! devil 0 n a subject ( conviction1 & !re=e ,*ri/ 0 n oblig$ to prove himself ! ,son ( ,god to him2 = :i* reason he w\ld h s9n$1 _h he compli$ ) ?is temptation4 7#b47 ,_h x be5 o!rwise1 x do? n seem necess>y1 at ?is "t1 = him to prove himself to be ! ,son ( ,god1 s9ce t _h1 b a little be=e1 be5 suffici5tly atte/$1 by a voice f heav52 & !re=e to "w a miracle to confirm x at pres5t1 w\ld argue a disbelief ( t te/imony4 7#c47 ,= ,*ri/ to "w a miracle = 8 own subsi/5ce1 seems disagreeable to ! ma9 design ( 8 work+ miracles1 :i*1 z 0 be=e h9t$1 0 8 p's conviction t he 0 ! ,messiah2 & !re=e x does n suffici5tly appe> t he ev] provid$ = ! necessities ( himself1 or 8 family 9 su* a way4#bac ,b suppose he _h at any "t1 subsi/$ himself by work+ a miracle1 x w\ld h argu$ a di/ru/ ( ! provid5ce ( ,god to h suppli$ 8 hung]1 at pres5t1 t way2 z ?\gh ,god1 :o _h hi!rto pres]v$ him )\t food1 c\ld n h cont9u$ s to d1 z long z he 0 9 ! wild]ness4 ,& x w\ld also h be5 contr>y to "o design ( 8 be+ l$ !re by ! ,_s2 :i* 01 t he might humble himself by fa/+1 z well z conflict ) ,satan's temptations4 ,?us conc]n+ ! fir/ temptation t 0 (f]$ by ! devil4 ,let u n[ consid] ,*ri/'s answ] to x4 ,?is is conta9$ 9 v]4 #d4 ,x is writt51 ,man %all n live by bread alone1 b by e ^w t proce$e? out ( ! m\? ( ,god4 ,! scripture "h ref]r$ to1 is 9 ,deut4 viii4 #c4 :]e we h ! v same words2 :i*1 z !y are appli$ by our ,savi\r to repel ?is temptation1 imply 9 !m two ?+s3 #a/1 ,t man ha? a bett] life to secure1 ?an t :i* is ma9ta9$ by bread1 to wit1 ! life ( ! s\l3 ?us x is said1 ,a man's life consi/e? n 9 ! abundance ( ! ?+s :i* he possesse?1 ,luke xii4 #ae4 ,if we take x 9 ?is s5se1 x is z ?\gh he he %\ld say1 ,if ,i comply ) ?is temptation1 ,i %\ld s9 aga9/ my own s\l2 &1 by us+ unlawful means to support my natural life1 %\ld lose t spiritual life1 :i* consi/s 9 ! div9e fav\r2 or r ! mean+ is1 #b;dly1 ,t x is by ! ^w ( ,god's p[] t our lives are upheld2 :i* p[]1 ?\gh x be ord9>ily ex]t$ 9 ! use ( means1 by apply+ t prop] food1 :i* ,god gives u2 yet ?is p[] c su/a9 u )\t x1 :5 we are call$1 9 an extraord9>y mann] by him1 to dep5d ^u x1 & h gr\nd to conclude1 z our ,savi\r n[ _h1 t our dep5d5ce %\ld n be 9 va94 ,hi!rto he _h dep5d$ ^u x1 = almo/ =ty days1 s9ce he 0 fir/ br\ght into ! wild]ness2 & !re=e he conclud$1 t x 0 8 duty to ex]cise ! same dep5d5ce1 s long z he 0 !re4 ,secondly1 ,! second temptation 0 t1 9 :i* ,satan endeav\r$ to p]suade him to ca/ himself d[n f a p9nacle ( ! temple1 expect+ t ,god w\ld pres]ve him safe f dang]2 pret5d+ t he w\ld give 8 angels *>ge conc]n+ him1 & 9 _! h&s !y %\ld be> him up1 le/1 at any "t1 he %\ld da% 8 foot aga9/ a /one4 ,?is 0 a sn>e laid by ! subtle adv]s>y1 = 8 life2 & h]e9 we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t z1 9 ! =m] temptation1 he solicit$ him to di/ru/ ! provid5ce ( ,god1 & our ,savi\r's reply to x1 conta9s an intimation ( 8 firm resolution to dep5d ^u x1 = 8 f>!r pres]vation1 ?\gh )\t ! necess>y food ( life2 n[ he tempts him1 s9ce he is resolv$ to dep5d ^u ! p[] & provid5ce ( ,god1 to d x1 9 an unlawful way1 :i* is no o!r ?an a presum+ on ! div9e protection1 )\t a suffici5t w>rant4 #b4 ,he tempts him to ! s9 ( self-murd]1 :i* w\ld be ! consequ5ce ( 8 presumption2 =1 if provid5ce did n pres]ve him1 :i* he _h n suffici5t gr\nd to conclude t x w\ld1 :5 engag$ 9 an unlawful action1 su* z ?r[+ himself d[n f ! temple w\ld h be51 ?is c]ta9ly w\ld h prov$ 8 dea?4 ,& ! tempt] _h some?+ f>!r ?an ?is 9 view1 namely1 to put a /op to ! "w ( our r$emption1 & defeat ! great design ( ,*ri/'s com+ into ! _w2 =1 if he _h di$ ?is way1 by 8 own h&s1 he w\ld h contract$ guilt1 & br\ght a di%on\r to ! div9e "n1 r ?an h giv5 satisfaction to div9e ju/ice1 & f9i%$ ! "w he 0 s5t into ! _w ab\t4 #c4 ,9 ?is1 ,satan tempts him also to a va9-glori\s1 & fruitless action1 :i* 0 f> f answ]+ any valuable end3 8 ?r[+ himself d[n f ! top ( ! temple1 among ! p1 :o 7 ga!r$ toge!r 9 t public place ( resort1 might1 x is true1 h amus$ !m1 :5 see+ a p]son fly+ ?r\gh ! air2 b x w\ld n h be5 an exp$i5t to confirm _! fai?1 s9ce !re 0 no explicit appeal to ?is miracle = ! confirmation ( any conte/$ doctr9e2 & !re=e x w\ld h contradict$ ! g5]al design ( 8 work+ miracles1 &1 9 t respect1 be5 unlawful4 ,_h he be51 inde$1 at ?is "t1 at ! bottom ( ! temple1 disput+ ) ! ,jews ab\t 8 mission1 & (f]+ to confirm x1 by su* a miracle z !y %\ld *use2 &1 _h !y insi/$ on x1 t he %\ld g up to ! top ( ! temple1 & ca/ himself d[n among/ !m1 & signifi$ t ?is miracle %\ld decide ! controv]sy1 = _! conviction1 ,i don't appreh5d t x w\ld h be5 unlawful = him to h done x2 nor w\ld x h be5 an in/ance ( presumption = him1 to expect ! div9e protection 9 s do+4 ,b ! case 0 o!rwise circum/anc$ at pres5t2 ! devil1 :o 0 assault+ him 9 ! wild]ness 7z 0 be=e obs]v$7 0 no prop] subject ( conviction2 & none ( 8 p 7 pres5t1 to desire t ?is miracle %\ld be wr\ght1 t !y might believe4 ,hav+ ?us consid]$ ! matt] ( ! second temptation 9 g5]al1 x may n be amiss = u to enquire into ! mean+ ( ^? words1 9 v] #e4 :i* are g5]ally consid]$1 z prep>atory to x3 ?us x is said1 ,! devil take? him up into ! holy city1 & sette? him on a p9nacle ( ! temple4 ,! mo/ common op9ion ( ^?1 :o give _! s5se ( ?is scripture1 is1 t ! devil _h p[] ov] ! body ( ,*ri/1 to c>ry x f place to place2 :i* !y reckon n to be an improbable supposition1 f ! acc\nt t "s give1 :o write on ! subject ( wit*craft1 ( p]sons be+ s c>ri$ by him 9 a pret]natural way3 b ^! relations h n mu* weight 9 !m2 & _m p]sons ( judgm5t "q ! tru? !re(2 b :e!r !y be true or false1 x makes no?+ = ?is purpose1 = :i* !y are br\ght4 ,we d n "q1 b t ! devil1 by div9e p]mission1 might c>ry p]sons1 by a viol5t motion1 f place to place2 b :e!r our ,savi\r 0 c>ri$ by him f ! wild]ness to ! top ( ! temple1 is ! "q to be debat$4 ,!y1 :o suppose ?is to h be5 really done1 ei!r ?9k t ,*ri/ w5t !re toge!r )1 & at ! in/igation ( ! devil1 )\t any ?+ pret]natural 9 8 be+ convey$ !re by him2 or else1 t ! devil c>ri$ him !re f ! wild]ness ?r\gh ! air2 ! latt] ( :i* is ! mo/ commonly receiv$ op9ion3 b we _c see suffici5t reason to acquiesce 9 ei!r ( !m4 7#a47 ,z to ! =m] ( ^! op9ions1 ,i _c ?9k x lawful = our ,savi\r to g f ! wild]ness to ! temple at ! in/igation ( ! devil1 = t w\ld be to g 9 ! way ( temptation1 )\t a div9e w>rant4 ,_h ! ,_s ( ,god c>ri$ him ?i!r1 & enc\rag$ him to ?r[ himself d[n f !nce1 x _h be5 8 duty to h done x1 z mu* z x 0 to abide 9 ! wild]ness1 be+ l$ !re by ! ,holy ,_s3 ,b z x w\ld h be5 unlawful = him to come into ! wild]ness to be tempt$ by ! devil1 s x w\ld be no less unlawful to g f !nce to ! temple1 at 8 desire4 ,moreov]1 x may be greatly que/ion$1 :e!r our ,savi\r 0 fit to take s long a j\rney1 z f ! wild]ness to ! temple1 aft] he _h fa/$ =ty days1 &1 x may be1 8 /r5g? impair$ !reby4 ,&1 inde$1 :5 we read1 ,luke iv4 #ad4 ( 8 return out ( ! wild]ness into 8 own c\ntry1 x 0 by ! p[] ( ! ,_s1 :i* suppli$ 8 want ( /r5g?1 = s great a j\rney2 !re=e1 z 8 com+ !re 0 by ! ,_s1 8 safe conduct back aga9 0 by ! same ,_s4 ,& we _c suppose t he w5t out ( ! wild]ness till ! ,_s c>ri$ him out into 8 own c\ntry2 !re=e x does n appe> t he w5t to ! temple by ! solicitation ( ! devil1 to be tempt$ by him !re1 & aft]w>ds return$ to ! wild]ness1 to submit to 8 la/ temptation4 7#b47 ,we _c altoge!r give into ! o!r op9ion1 :i*1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 is ! mo/ common1 namely1 t ! devil 0 p]mitt$ to c>ry our ,savi\r ?r\gh ! air1 & set him on a p9nacle ( ! temple1 7:i* seems to be ! m direct & lit]al s5se ( ! words ( ! evangeli/1 relat+ to ?is matt]7 = ! foll[+ reasons4 #a/1 ,! p9nacle ( ! temple1 ^u :i* ! devil is suppos$ to h set our ,savi\r1 01 z "s writ]s obs]v$1 ! %>p po9t1 or apex1 or extremity1 ( a cone1 on :i* x 0 n possible = ! smalle/ bird to p]*2 !re=e a man c\ld n /& ^u x1 & consequ5tly ,*ri/ c\ld n be said to be sit ^u x4 ,to ?is1 x is true1 x is g5]ally repli$1 t by 8 be+ set on a p9nacle ( ! temple1 is meant 8 be+ set ^u "o ( ! battlem5ts1 ne> "o ( ! spires ( ! temple1 on :i* m5 may conv5i5tly /&4 ,"h !y suppose ! devil plac$ our ,savi\r1 & !n tempt$ him to ca/ himself d[n f !nce4 ,b suppose ?is be suffici5t to acc\nt = ^? words t speak ( ,*ri/'s be+ set on a p9nacle ( a temple1 & s en]vates ! =ce ( ?is reason aga9/ x1 let x be f>!r consid]$1 #b;dly1 ,t x does n seem probable t ! devil %\ld h s mu* p[] ov] our ,savi\r1 s z to c>ry him f place to place at 8 w3 ,b if x be repli$ to ?is1 t x conta9s no absurdity = ,god to suff] x2 nor 0 x any moral evil 9 ,*ri/ to be ?us c>ri$1 :o mu/ be suppos$ h]e9 to be altoge!r passive2 let x be f>!r consid]$1 #c;dly1 ,t if ! devil really c>ri$ him ?r\gh ! air1 f ! wild]ness to ! temple1 ?is c\ld n well be done1 9 an invisible way2 = t is contr>y to ! nature ( ?+s2 = ev5 ! motion ( a bird1 :i* is a f> less creature1 ?r\gh ! air1 if x be 9 ! day "t1 is n invisible4 ,n[ if ?is pret]natural motion ( our ,savi\r's body ?r\gh ! air 0 visible1 h[ comes x to pass t no notice 0 tak5 ( x by ! ,jews1 :i* w\ld h be5 z rem>kable an occurr5ce1 z 8 fly+ f a p9nacle ( ! temple to ! gr\nd8 ,"s ( !m1 d\btless1 w\ld h be5 amus$ at x1 & probably x w\ld h giv5 !m occasion to h said some?+ conc]n+ ?is pret]natural ev5t2 & o!rs1 x may be1 w\ld h reproa*$ him = x2 & f 8 fly+ by ! p[] ( ! devil1 w\ld h tak5 occasion to say1 t 8 o!r miracles 7 wr\ght by ! same p[]1 :i* w\ld h giv5 umbrage to ! objection1 :5 !y said1 ,he ca/e? out devils by ,beelzebub1 ! pr9ce ( ! devils4 ,if x be f>!r object$1 t ! devil might c>ry him to ! top ( ! temple by night1 & s 8 motion ?r\gh ! air n be obs]v$4 ,?is seems v improbable2 = !n he mu/ cont9ue !re all night1 till ! p 7 ga!r$ toge!r ! next day on ! pla91 at ! foot !re(1 o!rwise 8 ca/+ himself d[n f !nce1 w\ld n h answ]$ ! end design$ !reby1 !re be+ none ( ! ,jews pres5t to obs]ve ! miracle2 & s ! devil might h sp>$ ! pa9s ( c>ry+ him to a p9nacle ( ! temple1 & might h z well tempt$ him to h ca/ himself d[n f a precipice 9 ! wild]ness4 ,we own1 not)/&+1 t x might be repli$ to ?is1 t ! devil might raise a ?ick fog 9 ! air 9 ! day-"t1 s t ! p c\ld n see him convey$ f ! wild]ness to ! temple3 ,b1 ?\gh ?is be possible1 x do? n seem probable1 especially :5 we consid] ! o!r reasons br\ght aga9/ ?is supposition 9 g5]al2 !re=e we mu/ h rec\rse to "s o!r s5se1 9 :i* ?is scripture is to be und]/ood4 ,accord+ly "s suppose t ?is 0 only done 9 a vision1 & t he cont9u$ all ?is "t 9 ! wild]ness2 :i* w 9 "s measure1 acc\nt = sev]al difficulties1 t w\ld arise f ! supposition1 ( ! devil's hav+ p[] ov] him to c>ry him f place to place2 & ?is agrees ) ^? o!r scriptures1 t speak ( 8 be+ tempt$ =ty days 9 ! wild]ness4 ,nev]!less1 ?is s5se does n appe> v probable1 z x supposes ! devil to h _h a great] p[] ov] ,*ri/'s imag9ation1 ?an c readily be all[$ (4 ,& x seems to conta9 an absurdity 9 ?is respect2 t ,*ri/ c\ld n be said to "w a miracle1 by ?r[+ himself f a p9nacle ( ! temple1 if he 7 all t :ile /&+ 9 ! wild]ness2 & :at pro( w\ld t h be5 ( 8 be+ ! ,son ( ,god8 ,object4 ,if x be object$ to ?is1 t _m ?+s are said to be done1 9 vision1 by ! prophets1 :i* c\ld n well be said to be done o!rwise2 z ! prophet ,ezekiel1 :5 he 0 among ! captives 9 ,babylon1 is said to be took by a lock ( 8 head1 &1 by ! ,_s1 lift$ up betwe5 ! e>? & ! heav51 & br\ght 9 ! visions ( ,god to ,j]usalem1 ,ezek4 viii4 #c4 ! mean+ ( :i* is1 t he _h an impression h]e( made on 8 imag9ation1 n mu* unlike to a dream1 :i* incl9$ him1 at ! same "t1 to ?9k himself c>ri$ to ,j]usalem1 & to behold ! idolatry t 0 practis$ !re4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t ?is 0 a div9e impression ^u ! s\l ( ! prophet2 & we are n1 f h5ce1 incl9$ to ?9k1 t because ,god has sometimes appe>$ 9 vision to 8 p1 t ! devil 0 suff]$ to d s1 ) respect to our ,savi\r1 or to h p[] ov] 8 imag9ation1 to give x t di/urbance1 t w\ld result f h5ce4 ,!re=e !re is ano!r s5se1 a little diff]5t f ?is1 9 :i* we _c b acquiesce1 ?\gh n )\t great def]5ce to ^? :o are o!rwise m9d$1 namely1 t ! devil _h nei!r p[] ov] ,*ri/'s body1 nor actually c>ri$ him f ! wild]ness to a p9nacle ( ! temple1 on ! "o h&1 nor _h he p[] to give di/urbance to 8 imag9ation on ! o!r3 ,b t he tempt$1 or endeav\r$ to p]suade him to g ) him to ,j]usalem1 :i* is call$ ! holy city1 & !n to g up to ! top ( ! temple1 & s ca/ himself d[n among ! p4 ,object4 ,! pr9cipal objection t is br\ght aga9/ ?is s5se ( ! words1 is tak5 f its be+ contr>y to ! lit]al1 or grammatical s5se !re(1 inasmu* z ! devil is said to take him up into ! holy city1 & set him on a p9nacle ( ! temple2 :i* does n seem to imply b>ely 8 disc\rs+ ) him ( go+ !re1 & ca/+ himself d[n f !nce4 ,answ4 ,! only answ] t ne$ be giv5 to ?is objection1 is1 t1 s9ce :at is done 9 vision1 is repres5t$ 9 scripture z ?\gh x _h be5 actually done1 :y may we n suppose1 t :at is (f]$ 9 conv]sation1 may be repres5t$ z ?\gh x _h be5 actually done1 especially consid]+1 t :at 0 only disc\rs$ ( betwe5 two p]sons1 is sometimes said to be done4 ,z :5 ! *ief butl] reports ! conv]sation :i* he & ! *ief bak] _h ) ,joseph 9 ! prison1 he repres5ts ,joseph z do+ :at he only spake (1 :5 he says1 ,me he re/or$ unto m9e (fice1 & him he hang$1 ,g54 xli4 #ac4 ,!re=e !re is no absurdity 9 suppos+1 t ! devil's c>ry+ our ,savi\r to ,j]usalem1 & sett+ him on a p9nacle ( ! temple1 d5otes no?+ else b 8 tempt+ him to g !re4 ,&1 if we take x 9 ?is s5se1 ! temptation is no less subtle1 or p]nici\s1 9 ! design !re(2 & our ,savi\r's answ] to x1 is equally opposite1 & to ! purpose1 z ?\gh we suppose ! devil _h p[] to c>ry him !re4 ,we %all n[ consid] ,*ri/'s answ] to ?is temptation1 :i* is conta9$ 9 ^! words1 ,?\ %alt n tempt ! ,"l ?y ,god1 9 :i* he ref]s to ! words ( ,moses1 ,deut4 vi4 #af4 :i* ?\gh !y m imm$iately relate to ! peoples murmur+1 & que/ion+1 :e!r ,god 0 among !m or n1 ,exod4 xvii4 #g4 ^u :i* occasion ! "n ( ! place 0 call$ ,massah2 yet1 inasmu* z !re are v>i\s ways ( tempt+ ,god1 ?is g5]al prohibition might well be appli$ by our ,savi\r to 8 own case1 9 answ] to ,satan's temptation2 & !n x is z ?\gh he %\ld say1 ,i w n tempt ! ,"l my ,god1 ei!r by desir+ a f>!r pro( ( my ,son%ip1 :i* has s lately be5 atte/$1 by a voice f heav52 or r1 ,i w n tempt him1 s z to expect 8 protection1 :5 engag$1 accord+ to ?y desire1 9 an unlawful action4 ,?irdly1 ,! ?ird & la/ temptation1 :i* 0 ! mo/ audaci\s1 vile1 & blasphem\s ( all1 is conta9$ 9 v]4 #h1 #i4 9 :i* ,satan makes an ov]ture ( ! k+doms ( ! _w1 & ! glory !re(1 to him1 provid$ he w\ld fall d[n & wor%ip him2 9 :i* we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,some?+ prep>atory to x1 :5 x is said1 ,! devil take? him up into an exce$+ high m\nta91 & %ewe? him all ! k+doms ( ! _w1 & ! glory ( !m4 ,:e!r ?is 0 actually done1 or he only tempt$ him to g up into an high m\nta91 :i* 0 m conv5i5t = ?is purpose1 ,i w n p]emptorily det]m9e4 ,!re are n s _m difficulties att5d+ ! supposition1 t x 0 actually done1 z !re 7 9 ! =m] temptation4 ,if x be conclud$1 t x 0 actually done1 x is v mu* to be d\bt$1 :e!r !re 0 any m\nta9 s high1 z t he might1 f !nce h a prospect ( ! k+doms ( ! _w2 or if !re 0 an exce$+ high m\nta9 9 ! wild]ness :]e ,*ri/ 0 tempt$1 yet1 if we consid] ! nature ( ! vision1 !re are two ?+s t w\ld h9d] a p]son's see+ ! k+doms ( ! _w1 ?\gh x 7 f ! highe/ m\nta94 7#a47 ,! convexity1 or unev5ness ( ! surface ( ! e>?1 :i* w\ld h9d] ! /ronge/ eye f see+ _m k+doms ( ! _w2 besides1 ! sight w\ld be h9d]$ by o!r m\nta9s int]v5+4 7#b47 ,if !re 7 sev]al k+doms1 or c\ntries1 :i* might be beheld f ! top ( an exce$+ high m\nta91 yet ! organ ( sight is too weak to rea* _m miles4 ,!re=e1 :5 ,moses 0 comm&$1 by ,god1 to g up to ! top ( m\nt ,pisgah1 to take a view ( ! :ole l& ( ,canaan1 x is g5]ally ?\ght !re 0 some?+ miracul\s 9 8 /r5g!n+ 8 sight1 to see to ! utmo/ b\nds !re(2 accord+ly x is said1 t ! ,"l %ew$ him all ! l&1 ,deut4 xxxiv4 #a4 ,n[ ?is c h>dly be applicable to ! case be=e u1 relat+ to ! devil's %ew+ our ,savi\r all ! k+doms ( ! _w2 !re=e ! be/ & mo/ common s5se t is giv5 h]e(1 is1 t he made a repres5tation ( ! k+doms & glories ( ! _w 9 ! air1 & pres5t$ !m to our ,savi\r's view 9 a mom5t2 & a m\nta9 0 m conv5i5t = ?is purpose1 ?an if he _h done x 9 a valley2 :i* seems to be ! mo/ probable s5se ( ?is text4 #b4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! temptation itself1 :i* is m5tion$ 9 v]4 #i4 ,all ^! ?+s w ,i give !e1 if ?\ wilt fall d[n & wor%ip me4 ,! evangeli/ ,luke adds some?+ t is omitt$ by ,mat!w1 z a f>!r illu/ration ( ?is temptation namely1 t ! p[] ( conf]r+ a "r to ! k+doms ( ! _w1 0 deliv]$ unto him2 & t to :omsoev] he w he gives x1 ,luke iv4 #f4 ,9 ?is temptation1 we may obs]ve1 #a/1 ,! abom9able pride & insol5ce ( ! devil1 & 8 appe>+ h]e9 to be ! fa!r ( lies1 no?+ c\ld be m false1 ?an = him to ass]t t ! _w 0 giv5 to him to dispose (1 z he pleas$2 :atev] h& he may h 9 dispos+ ( x among 8 subjects1 by div9e p]mission3 yet he has no "r to d ?is2 s t h]e9 we may obs]ve 8 pr\d & blasphem\s ins9uation1 9 pret5d+ to h a grant f ,god to dispose ( t :i* he res]ves 9 8 own h&1 to give z he pleases4 #b;dly1 ,all t he pret5ds to give our ,savi\r1 is only ! k+doms ( ! _w2 &1 9 ex*ange = !m1 he mu/ quit 8 "r to t bett] _w1 :i* he _h1 by inh]itance1 a "r to1 & a p[] to dispose (1 :i* ! devil has n4 #c;dly1 ,he pret5ds to give our ,savi\r no?+ b :at1 z ,god & ,m$iator1 he _h a "r to4 ,?is ,satan malici\sly que/ions1 :51 by ! ov]ture he makes !re(1 he ins9uates1 t he mu/ be behold5 to him = x4 #d?ly1 ,?is he proposes1 z an exp$i5t = him1 to arrive to glory & hon\r an easi] way1 ?an to atta9 x by suff]+s2 !re=e x is z ?\gh he %\ld say2 ?\ expect$ a k+dom beyond ?is _w1 b !re are _m tr\bles t lie 9 ! way to x2 :]eas1 by foll[+ my advice1 & comply+ ) ?is temptation1 ?\ maye/ avoid ^? suff]+s1 & ent] into ! pres5t possession ( ! k+doms & glories ( ?is _w2 by :i*1 x is probable1 he makes him an ov]ture ( ! :ole ,roman empire3 ,b ?is our ,savi\r despises1 = he (f]$ x1 :o _h no "r to give x2 & ! t]ms1 on :i* ! ov]ture 0 made1 7 v di%on\rable2 & ! hon\r itself 0 su*1 z he did n value1 = 8 k+dom 0 n ( ?is _w4 ,if he _h aim$ at e>?ly gr&eur1 he might easily h atta9$ x2 = we read1 t he might once1 n only h be5 made a k+1 b t ! p int5d$ to come & make him s by =ce1 ,john vi4 #ae4 ^u :i* occasion1 he discov]$ ! little value he _h = ?is hon\r1 by 8 retir+ f !m into a m\nta9 himself alone1 r *us+ to cont9ue 9 ! l[ e/ate1 :i* he design$ to submit to 9 ?is _w1 z a man ( sorr[s1 & acqua9t$ ) grief4 ,?us conc]n+ ! ov]ture made by ,satan to our ,savi\r4 ,n[ let u consid] ! condition on :i* he made x1 namely1 t he %\ld fall d[n & wor%ip him2 9 :i* we may obs]ve 8 pride1 9 pret5d+ to h a "r to div9e hon\r1 & h[ he attempts to usurp ! ?rone ( ,god1 & t to su* a degree1 t no "o mu/ expect fav\rs f him1 )\t giv+ him t hon\r1 t is due to ,god alone4 ,aga91 he boldly & blasphem\sly tempts ,*ri/ to ab&on & )draw himself f 8 allegiance to ,god1 &1 at ! same "t1 to d5y 8 own deity1 z ! object ( wor%ip1 & !reby to ca/ away t cr[n ( glory1 :i* he has by nature1 & to put x on ! head ( 8 av[$ enemy4 ,?us conc]n+ ! ?ird & la/ temptation2 we may consid]1 #c4 ,*ri/'s reply to x1 toge!r ) ! repulse giv5 to ! adv]s>y1 & victory obta9$ ov] him1 :o h]eupon dep>t$ f him2 :]e we may obs]ve1 7#a47 ,t he aga9 makes use ( scripture1 ref]r+ to :at is said !re91 9 diff]5t words1 ?\gh ! s5se be ! same1 ,?\ %alt fe> ! ,"l ?y ,god1 & s]ve him1 & to him %alt ?\ cleave1 ,deut4 vi4 #ac4 & *ap4 x4 #bj4 ,?is is a duty n only f\nd$ 9 scripture1 b 9 ! law ( nature1 & may be prov$ f ! p]fections ( ,god1 & our relation to him1 z creatures4 7#b47 ,our ,savi\r dete/s ! temptation ) ! greate/ abhorr5ce1 c no long] be> to conv]se ) ! blasphem]1 & !re=e says1 ,get !e h5ce1 ,satan4 ,he comm&s him to be gone1 & ,satan imm$iately leaves him1 be+1 z x 71 driv5 away by 8 almighty p[]4 ,?is is m ?an we c d2 nev]!less1 9 ! l case1 we ought1 z ! apo/le did1 to besee* ! ,"l t he might dep>t f u1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #h4 or1 to use our ,savi\r's words on ano!r occasion1 ,! ,"l rebuke !e1 ,o ,satan4 ,?us ,*ri/'s temptations1 ?\gh v griev\s & afflictive1 7 n only surm\nt$1 b ! adv]s>y1 t assault$ him1 0 ov]come by him1 9 8 own ,p]son1#bad ,f :at ha? be5 said1 conc]n+ ,*ri/'s temptations1 we inf]1 #a/1 ,! desp]ate & unp>allel$ boldness ( ,satan1 9 t ?\gh he knew well en\gh t ,*ri/ 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 & !re=e able n only to resi/1 b to de/roy him2 yet he %\ld v5ture ?us to assault him3 :]eas1 at o!r times1 he seems to be afraid ( him1 :i* occasion$ him to say1 ,art ?\ come to de/roy u be=e ! "t8 ,m>k i4 #bd4 & else:]e1 ,art ?\ come to torm5t u be=e ! "t8 ,matt4 viii4 #bi4 ,besides1 he knew1 t by ?is action1 8 own guilt & mis]y w\ld be increas$2 b :at w n malice1 & a deep-root$ hatr$ ( ,god & godl9ess1 prompt p]sons to6 ,! attempt 0 c]ta9ly mo/ unfeasable1 z well z prejudicial to himself4 ,did ,satan suppose t he %\ld ga9 a victory ov] him8 ,c\ld he ?9k1 t he1 :o 0 ,god1 z well z man1 0 n m ?an a mat* = him8 ,x may be1 he might hope1 t ?\gh ! human nature ( ,*ri/ 7 unit$ to ! div9e1 yet x might be left to itself2 & !n he ?\ght x m possible to ga9 "s advantages aga9/ x1 :i* 0 a gr\ndless supposition1 & altoge!r unbecom+ ! relation t !re is betwe5 ^! two natures3 & x 0 also impossible t he %\ld be ov]come1 inasmu* z he 0 fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ f 8 fir/ conception1 & ! unction :i* he _h receiv$ f ! ,holy ,gho/1 w\ld h effectually secur$ him f fall+4 ,:e!r ! devil knew ?is1 or no1 he did n consid] x2 & !re=e ?is attempt aga9/ our ,savi\r1 0 an in/ance ( ! mo/ /up5d\s folly 9 him1 :o is describ$ z ! old s]p5t = 8 great subtilty4 #b;dly1 ,f ,*ri/'s temptation1 we may inf] ! greatness ( 8 suff]+s4 ,x c\ld n b be griev\s to him to be insult$1 attack$1 & ! utmo/ endeav\rs us$ to turn him aside f 8 allegiance to ,god1 by ! wor/ ( 8 enemies4 ,&1 z ,satan's temptations are n ! smalle/ "p ( ! affliction ( 8 p1 !y _c be reckon$ ! smalle/ "p ( 8 own2 nev]!less1 ! issue !re( 0 glori\s to himself1 & %ameful to ! enemy t attack$ him4 #c;dly1 ,?is af=ds enc\ragem5t to believ]s1 "u ! v>i\s temptations !y are expos$ to4 ,!y are n1 inde$1 to ?9k x /range t !y are tempt$1 inasmu* z !y are h]e9 con=m$ to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,capta9 ( _! salvation2 b !y may1 f ,*ri/'s temptation1 be in/ruct$ t x is n a s9 to be tempt$1 ?\gh x be a s9 to comply ) ,satan's temptations2 & !re=e t !y h no gr\nd to conclude1 z _m d1 t !y are n ,god's *ildr51 because !y are tempt$4 ,moreov]1 !y may n only hope to be made p>tak]s ( ,*ri/'s victory1 z ! fruits & effects !re( r$\nd to ! salvation ( 8 p2 b to receive help & succ\r f him :5 !y are tempt$1 z he1 :o suff]$1 be+ tempt$1 is able to succ\r !m t are tempt$1 ,heb4 ii4 #ah4 ,?us conc]n+ ,*ri/'s humiliation1 z tempt$4 #d4 ,*ri/ humbl$ himself1 9 be+ subject to ^? s9less infirmities1 :i* 7 ei!r common to ! human nature1 or p>ticul>ly accompany+ t l[ condition 9 :i* he 04 ,"s ( ^? afflictions1 :i* he endur$1 took _! rise f ! s9 or mis]y ( o!rs3 ?us he is said to h be5 afflict$ 9 all ! afflictions ( 8 p1 ,isa4 lxiii4 #i4 :i* is an in/ance ( t great sympa?y & compassion :i* he b>e t[>ds !m4 ,sometimes he 0 griev$ = ! deg5]acy & apo/acy ( ! ,jewi% nation1 ! contempt !y ca/ on ! gospel1 :]eby 8 m9i/ry1 ?\gh dis*>g$ ) ! greate/ fai?fulness1 01 ?r\gh ! unbelief ( ^? among :om he ex]cis$ x1 )\t its desir$ success3 ?us he is repres5t$ by ! prophet1 z compla9+1 ,i h lab\r$ 9 va92 ,i h sp5t my /r5g? = n\ght & 9 va91 *ap4 xlix4 #d4 &1 :5 he _h almo/ f9i%$ 8 m9i/ry among !m1 & look$ ^u ,j]usalem z a self-ru9$ p1 ,he beheld ! city & wept ov] x1 ,luke xix4 #da4 ,&1 besides ?is1 he 0 sometimes griev$ = ! rema9d]s ( corruption1 & ! break+s =? !re( 9 ^? :om he lov$1 9 a di/+ui%+ mann]2 ?us he 0 sometimes afflict$ 9 8 own _s1 by reason ( ! h>dness ( ! he>t ( 8 disciples1 & ! v>i\s in/ances ( _! unbelief4 ,^! afflictions1 m especially1 might be call$ relative1 z ! occasion !re( 0 seat$ 9 o!rs3 b !re 7 _m afflictions :i* he endur$ t 7 m especially p]sonal2 su* z hung]1 ?ir/1 fatigue1 we>9ess 9 travell+ to & fro 9 ! dis*>ge ( 8 public m9i/ry2 & t pov]ty & want ( ! common necess>ies ( life1 :i* he submitt$ to1 ^: div9e b\nty supplies ! wants ( all creatures4 ,^!1 & _m o!r suff]+s1 he endur$ 9 life1 :i* 7 agreeable to t /ate ( humiliation1 9 :i* he 01 dur+ ! :ole c\rse !re(4 ,& ?is leads u1 ,secondly1 ,to consid] 8 humiliation imm$iately be=e1 z well z 9 & aft] 8 dea?4 ,footnote #bjh3 4 ,footnote #bji3 ,:5 we consid] ,*ri/ z ,m$iator1 f all et]nity1 we include1 9 ?is idea1 8 human nature1 z :at 0 to be assum$ 9 "t4 ,!re is a prolepsis 9 su* a mode ( speak+2 z1 :5 he is said to be ! ,lamb sla9 f ! f\ndation ( ! _w2 9 ! same s5se he might be said to be man f ! f\ndation ( ! _w2 & s we und]/& x1 :5 we speak ( him z ,god-man ,m$iator1 f all et]nity4 ,footnote #baj3 ,by ,*ri/'s m$iatorial acts1 we mean e ?+ t he did & suff]$1 9 ! :ole c\rse ( 8 ob$i5ce1 unto dea?4 ,?is is n to be consid]$ 9 a proleptic s5se1 z :at he did z ,m$iator1 be=e 8 inc>nation1 may be said to be1 z he might !n1 9 "s respects1 be said to execute 8 prophetical or k+ly (fices1 z ,m$iator1 or z "o :o design$ 9 ! fulness ( "t1 to take our nature into union ) 8 div9e ,p]son4 ,footnote #baa3 ,see ,bell>m4 ,tom4 ,i4 ,lib4 ,,iv4 cap4 #a4 :o pret5ds t x is univ]sally held by !m1 :5 he says1 ,ca?olicorum1 communis s5t5tia fuit1 ,*ri/i animam ab ipsa sua creatione repletam sci5tia gratia2 ita ut nihil po/ea didic]it quod antea nesciret1 nec ullam actionem fec]it aut fac]e potu]it qu em5datione egu]it4 ,ita doc5t cum magi/ro omnes ,!ologi etiam omnes ,patres4 ,?is he endeav\rs to ma9ta9 by argum5ts1 :i* ,i %all n ent] into ! p>ticul> acc\nt (4 ,footnote #bab3 ,?is seems to be a bett] s5se ( ! text1 ?an :at is giv5 by "s1 :o suppose1 t is 0 an accompli%m5t ( :at is =etold1 by ! prophets1 conc]n+ 8 be+ ,netz>1 ! ,bran*1 9 ,isa4 xi4 #a4 ,j]4 xiii4 #e4 ,ze*4 vi4 #ab4 = t ref]s to 8 be+ ( ! se$ ( ,david1 & n to ! place ( 8 abode1 s t he c\ld n be call$ ! ,bran* because he dwelt 9 ,naz>e?4 ,o!rs suppose1 he is s call$ f ,nazir1 :i* signifies1 9 its application1 "o t dwelt 9 ,naz>e?1 &1 9 its d]ivation1 "o t is sep>at$1 & t ei!r to ,god1 z ! ,naz>ites 7 ( old1 or f m51 by "s peculi> m>ks ( infamy1 or reproa*1 ca/ ^u him1 z ,joseph is said to h be51 9 ,g54 xlix4 #bf4 sep>ate f 8 bre?r54 ,^! d1 9 effect ass]t ! same ?+ t we h obs]v$1 viz4 t x is ! concurr5t s5se ( all ! prophets1 t he %\ld be 9 a l[ & humble /ate1 ( :i* 8 resid+ 9 ,naz>e? 0 a p>ticul> in/ance4 ,footnote #bac3 ,"s anci5t & mod]n writ]s h suppos$1 t our ,savi\r provid$ = ! necessities ( 8 p>5ts 9 a miracul\s way2 b ! argum5t1 :i* !y br+ to prove ?is1 is n suffici5tly conclusive1 namely1 t :5 he wr\ght 8 fir/ public miracle1 9 ,cana ( ,galilee1 m5tion$ 9 ,john ii4 8 "m desir$ him to "w a miracle to supply !m at ! m>riage-fea/ ) w9e1 v]4 #c4 :i*1 !y suppose1 %e w\ld nev] h ?\ght (1 _h he n1 "s "t be=e ?is1 wr\ght miracles 9 private to supply h] necessities1 or provide food = h] family3 b ?is does n foll[1 f h] desir+ him to d x n[1 s9ce %e might "k1 t1 :5 he 0 ent]$ on 8 public m9i/ry1 he 0 to "w miracles3 & !re=e desir$ him1 on ?is occasion1 to put =? ! fir/ in/ance ( 8 div9e p[] !re94 ,aga91 ?is is said to be ! beg9n+ ( miracles :i* he did 9 ,cana ( ,galilee1 v]4 #aa4 &1 probably1 ! fir/ miracle t he wr\ght 9 any place2 &1 inde$1 8 reply to h]1 :5 %e desir$ t he w\ld "w ?is miracle1 seems to imply1 t he _h nev] wr\ght miracles to provide = h] family1 :5 he says1 ,woman1 :at h ,i to d ) !e8 q4 d4 my work+ miracles is no "p ( t ob$i5ce ,:i* ,i owe to !e1 nor art ?\ to expect any private advantage !reby1 = ^! are to be wr\ght ) ano!r view4 ,footnote #bad3 ,?is portion ( scripture has be5 subject$ to mu* exam9ation1 :i* has result$ 9 a v>iety ( op9ions ) respect to ! ?+s conta9$ 9 x4 ,we suppose ! major "p ( ,*ri/ians take ! :ole z a lit]al repres5tation ( ! facts2 su* seem to *oose ! safe/ side4 ,!re is ano!r op9ion1 :i* is ent]ta9$ by _m2 t ! :ole 0 a vision2 ! ,savi\r's be+ 9 ! wild]ness2 8 fa/+ = =ty days2 ! sev]al temptations2 & ! relief af=d$ by ! angels4 ,?is latt] int]pretation is an assumption ( unw>rantable latitude 9 ! int]pretation ( ! ^w ( ,god4 ,all are realities1 ev5 ! pres5ce & temptations ( ,satan1 & ! resi/ance giv5 him2 b ! temptations may h be5 propos$ to ! ,savi\r1 :5 exhau/$ ) hung]1 & :5 sunk into "s species ( wak+ vision1 little di/+ui%able f a dream4 ,satan has n ! p[] ( =c+ m5 into s92 8 temptations are always disguis$2 = ! k t !y are su*1 is ! /ronge/ motive = resi/+ !m2 if !re=e ,satan _h discov]$ himself to ,jesus 9 a visible =m1 x w\ld n only h be5 contr>y to 8 usual c\rse1 b mu/ h ensur$ him a defeat4 ,! replies ( ,*ri/ 7 9 e in/ance by scriptures recollect$1 :i* leads u to ?9k t x 0 all be=e ! eye ( 8 m9d only2 also "o ( ,satan's temptations 0 f scripture2 ^! ?+s well accord ) its hav+ be5 9 vision4 ,! *anges ( place seem to h be5 too sudd51 & also impracticable4 ,he 0 9 ! wild]ness :5 ! temptations began1 & :5 !y end$2 :i* agrees ) ! supposition t 8 rapid transition to a p9nacle ( ! temple1 & f !nce to a v high m\nta91 7 only 9 idea4 ,x is v unacc\ntable t he %\ld h be5 transport$ to ! battlem5ts ( ! temple = a dang]\s place1 :5 ! c\ntry af=d$ precipices en\gh1 & /ill m s1 t ?is c\ld h tak5 place )\t publick obs]vation2 b su* flights ( ! imag9ation1 :5 ! body is fa9t+ ) hung]1 w\ld n be extraord9>y2 nor w\ld x excite any wond]1 if ! p]son 9 su* exig5cy %\ld f9d ,satan occupi$ 9 giv+ a turn to 8 ideas4 ,!re is n a m\nta9 on e>? f :5ce all ! k+doms are visible2 "h !re=e we are oblig$ to give up ! lit]al s5se1 & may discov] an index to ! int]pretation ( ! o!r temptations4 ,x is n call$ a vision2 9 l mann] nei!r did ,micaiah nor ,jacob d5om9ate _! visions4 ,!y repres5t$ :at appe>$ to !m2 & s we presume ,jesus relat$ ^! ?+s to 8 disciples j z !y appe>$ to 8 m9d4 ,satan1 ?\gh he c & does 9 v>i\s ways1 by ext]nal & int]nal means1 ?r\gh ! m$ium ( our bodies1 sugge/ ?\ghts1 & ?us take possession ( our he>ts 9 a c]ta9 s5se2 yet he kn[s n our ?\ghts2 x is ! attribute ( ,god only to se>* ! he>t4 ,e ?+ act$ by ,satan 9 ?is in/ance c\ld h tak5 place )\t 8 kn[+ ! m9d ( ,*ri/4#bae ,if x _h n be5 9 vision1 !n ,jesus mu/ h spok5 audibly 8 respective answ]s2 ,satan w\ld h kn[n !m1 &1 we presume1 9 "s in/ance repli$2 b !re is n "o reply ( ,satan1 :i* is an additional pro( t he sugge/$ ! temptations1 & ! ,savi\r resi/$ !m by m5tal answ]s1 ) :i* ! enemy 0 unacqua9t$4 ,adopt+ ?is g5]al view1 ! p>ticul> p>ts w be easily und]/ood4 ,footnote #bae3 ,x is highly probable t ,satan did n "k t ?is 0 ! ,*ri/2 he speaks d\btfully ( 8 be+ ! 8,son ( ,god20 ?is he _h he>d1 we suppose1 at 8 baptism1 a %ort "t be=e4 ,satan is n omnipres5t1 nor omnisci5t1 & probably knew less ?an ! angels ( ^! ?+s :i* !y desir$ to pry into4 ,*ri/'s div9ity 0 *iefly conceal$ ?irty ye>s1 n always %[n 9 8 life1 nor at 8 dea?4 ,x 0 ! man only t c\ld be ?us humbl$ & tempt$2 ,god nei!r tempts nor c be tempt$ by any4 ,que/4 ,,xlix41 ,l4 ,,que/4 ,,xlix4 ,h[ did ,*ri/ humble himself 9 8 dea?8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ humbl$ himself 9 8 dea?1 9 t hav+ be5 betray$ by ,judas1 =sak5 by 8 disciples1 scorn$ & reject$ by ! _w1 condemn$ by ,pilate1 & torm5t$ by 8 p]secutors1 hav+ also conflict$ ) ! t]rors ( dea?1 & ! p[]s ( d>kness1 felt & borne ! weight ( ,god's wra?1 he laid d[n 8 life an (f]+ = s91 endur+ ! pa9ful1 %ameful1 & curs$ dea? ( ! cross4 ,,que/4 ,l4 ,:]e9 consi/$ ,*ri/'s humiliation aft] 8 dea?8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/'s humiliation aft] 8 dea?1 consi/$ 9 8 be+ buri$1 & cont9u+ 9 ! /ate ( ! dead1 & "u ! p[] ( dea?1 till ! ?ird day1 :i* ha? be5 o!rwise express$ 9 ^! words1 ,he desc5d$ into hell4 ,9 consid]+ ! subject matt] ( ^! answ]s1 we are l$ to take a view ( our ,savi\r1 9 ! la/ /age ( life1 expos$ to ^? suff]+s :i* w5t m imm$iately be=e1 or att5d$ 8 dea?4 ,&1 ,i4 ,let u consid] him 9 8 suff]+s 9 ! g>d51 :5 8 s\l 0 exce$+ sorr[ful1 ev5 unto dea?2 & he desir$ 8 disciples1 n only z an in/ance ( _! sympa?y )1 & reg>d to him 9 8 agony1 t !y w\ld t>ry at a small di/ance f him1 :ile he w5t a little f>!r1 & pray$1 z "o t ta/$ m ( ! bitt]ness ( t cup1 :i* he 0 to dr9k1 ?an he _h done be=e2 b press$ ?is ^u !m1 z :at 0 necess>y to _! own advantage1 :5 he says1 ,wat* & pray t ye ent] n into temptation1 ,matt1 xxvii4 #ch1 #ci4 #da4 ,b !y seem$ v little conc]n$1 ei!r = 8 di/ress1 or _! own imp5d+ dang]2 =1 :5 he return$1 he f\nd !m asleep1 & upbraids !m = x1 ,:at1 c\ld ye n wat* ) me "o h\r8 v]4 #dj4 & aft]w>ds1 ?\gh he _h giv5 !m ?is fir/ k9d & g5tle repro(1 = _! unacc\ntable /upidity1 & repeat$ 8 *>ge1 t !y %\ld wat* & pray2 yet1 :5 he came a second "t1 he f\nd !m asleep aga91 v]4 #dc4 ,?is 01 d\btless1 an addition to 8 afflictions1 t !y1 :o 7 "u ! highe/ obligation to him1 %\ld be s little conc]n$ = him4 ,,ii4 ,aft] ?is he 0 betray$ by ,judas1 a pret5d$ fri5d1 :i* add$ to ! affliction4 ,?is does n argue any unwill+ness 9 him to suff]1 z is evid5t f 8 own words1 "s "t be=e1 viz4 ,i h a baptism to be baptiz$ )1 & h[ am ,i /rait5$ till x be accompli%$8 ,luke xii4 #ej4 ,z also f 8 go+ up to ,j]usalem ) t design1 z kn[+ t 8 h\r 0 at h&4 ,h[ easily might he h decl9$ ?is j\rney1 _h he be5 unwill+ to suff]8 ,&1 if he ?\ght x 8 duty to be at ,j]usalem1 at ! fea/ ( ! passov]1 :i* 0 n absolutely necess>y1 7= all 7 n oblig$ to come !re at ! fea/7 he might1 not)/&+1 _h he be5 unwill+ to suff]1 h w5t !re privately3 b1 in/ead ( t1 he made a m public entrance into x ?an 0 usual1 rid+ 9 triumph1 & accept+ ( ! l\d acclamations & hosannas ( ! multitude1 :i*1 any "o might suppose1 w\ld draw =? ! envy ( 8 invet]ate enemies1 & %>p5 _! malice aga9/ him1 & !reby ha/5 ! execution ( _! bloody design4 ,aga91 t he did n suff] unwill+ly1 appe>s1 9 t1 :5 ! b& ( (fic]s1 be+ l$ by ,judas1 0 s5t to appreh5d him1 ,he asks !m1 :om seek ye8 ,!y answ]$ him1 ,jesus ( ,naz>e?2 ,jesus sai? unto !m1 ,i am he2 ^u :i* we read1 t !y w5t backw>d1 & fell to ! gr\nd1 ,john xviii4 #d-f4 & gave him an opportunity to make 8 escape1 _h he int5d$ to decl9e ^! la/ suff]+s3 b he n only deliv]$ himself into _! h&s1 b prohibit$ ! ov]ture ( a rescue1 :i* ,pet] attempt$ 9 8 fav\r1 v]4 #aj1 #aa4 ,z to :at conc]ns 8 be+ betray$ into ! h&s ( 8 enemies1 by "o ( 8 disciples1 ?is is (t5 m5tion$1 z a v consid]able "p ( 8 suff]+s3 ! price :i* ! traitor dem&$1 or :i* 0 ! mo/ !y w\ld give = ?is b>b>\s & inhuman action1 0 ?irty pieces ( silv]4#baf ,?is be+ =etold by ! prophet1 is repres5t$ z an in/ance ( ! highe/ contempt t c\ld be ca/ ^u him3 he calls x a goodly price t ,i 0 priz$ at ( !m1 ,ze*4 xi4 #ac4 x 0 ! price ( a s]vant1 or slave1 :5 pu%$ by ! ox1 s t he di$1 ,exod4 xxi4 #cb4 ,?is %ews h[ little he 0 valu$1 by ^? :o 7 "u ! highe/ obligations to him4 ,& provid5ce p]mitt$ x to be a "p ( 8 suff]+s1 t we may le>n f h5ce1 t hypocrites sometimes mix !mselves ) 8 fai?ful s]vants1 :o1 not)/&+ ! mask1 or disguise ( religion1 :i* !y affect1 _! hypocrisy w1 "o "t or o!r1 be made manife/4 ,?is 0 n a w\nd giv5 by an op5 enemy1 b a pret5d$ fri5d1 & !re=e m griev\s2 & ?is might also give occasion to "s to ca/ a reproa* on 8 foll[]s 7= :at w n malice sometimes sugge/7 z ?\gh !y 7 all l him2 & _! pret5ce to religion 7 no m ?an hypocrisy4 ,,iii4 ,ano!r in/ance ( ,*ri/'s humiliation 01 9 t he 0 =sak5 by 8 disciples3 ?us we read1 t :5 he 0 appreh5d$1 all ! disciples =sook him & fl$1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #ef4 f :5ce we may le>n1 #a4 ,h[ unable ! be/ ( ,god's p are to ex]cise t holy c\rage & =titude t is necess>y 9 try+ disp5sations ( provid5ce1 especially :5 de/itute ( extraord9>y assi/ance f ! ,_s ( ,god4 #b4 ,?is 0 ord]$ by provid5ce1 to add weight to ,*ri/'s suff]+s1 9 :i* none /ood ) him to com=t or /r5g!n him2 z ! apo/le ,paul says1 ,at my fir/ answ] no man /ood ) me1 b all m5 =sook me1 #b ,tim4 iv4 #af4 :i* c\ld n be o!rwise ?an a v afflictive circum/ance2 nev]!less1 #c4 ,!re 0 a f>!r design ( provid5ce 9 p]mitt+ ?is c[>dise1 namely1 t !y might n suff] ) him2 & !re=e x is obs]v$1 by "o ( ! evangeli/s1 t :5 our ,savi\r 0 appreh5d$ by ! (fic]s1 he desir$ leave ( !m1 t 8 disciples might g _! way1 ,john xviii4 #h4 ,if !y _h be5 appreh5d$1 x may be1 !y might h be5 accus$1 condemn$1 & crucifi$ ) him2 :i* might give occasion to "s to suppose1 t !y bore a "p 9 ! pur*ase ( our r$emption2 :i* belong$ to him alone2 & !re=e x is said1 conc]n+ him1 ,i h trodd5 ! w9e press alone1 & ( ! p !re 0 none ) me1 ,isa4 lxiii4 #c4 ,to ?is we may add1 ,,iv4 ,t x 0 ano!r "p ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s1 t he 0 dis[n$ & d5i$ by ,pet]2 s9ce ?is w\ld give occasion to "s to ?9k t he 0 n wor?y to be ackn[l$g$ by 8 fri5ds1 :ile he 0 insult$ & p]secut$ by 8 enemies4 ,9 ! acc\nt ! evangeli/ gives ( ?is matt]1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #fi-gb4 we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t ,pet] 0 n1 at ?is "t1 9 ! way ( 8 duty1 ?\gh1 probably1 x 0 love to our ,savi\r1 & a desire to see ! issue ( 8 trial1 t might occasion 8 go+ into ! ,high ,prie/'s ,palace2 yet ?is he _h no call to d at pres5t1 x 0 a runn+ into ! mid/ ( dang]1 especially consid]+ our ,savi\r1 z 9 ! scripture b n[ ref]r$ to1 _h got leave = 8 disciples to )draw4 ,?is1 ,pet] ought to h done3 =1 z we are n to decl9e suff]+s :5 call$ to be> !m1 s we are n1 )\t a suffici5t w>rant1 to ru% into !m1 to g1 z he did1 9 ! way ( temptation4 #b4 ,x 0 n only %ame t induc$ him to d5y our ,savi\r1 b fe>2 =1 x is probable1 he might be in=m$ t ! ,high ,prie/ ask$ him conc]n+ 8 disciples1 z well z 8 doctr9e1 !re=e he might ?9k1 t by own+ him & 8 doctr9e1 he might be expos$ to suff] ) him2 :i*1 not)/&+ 8 self-confid5t resolution a little be=e1 :5 he said1 ,?\gh ,i %\ld die ) !e1 yet ,i w n d5y !e1 v]4 #ce4 he 0 n[ afraid to d4 #c4 ,he 0 n only acco/$ by ! damsel1 :o told him1 t he 0 ) ,jesus ( ,galilee2 b he 0 attack$ by "o ( ! s]vants ( ! ,high ,prie/1 be+ 8 k9sman1 ^: e> ,pet] cut (f1 :o said1 ,did ,i n see !e 9 ! g>d5 ) him8 ,john xviii4 #bf4 ,?is /ill increas$ 8 fe>2 = he n only appe>$ z a witness aga9/ him1 & *>g$ him ) hav+ be5 ) him 9 ! g>d51 b also intimates1 t he attempt$ to rescue him1 & t by =ce ( arms1 :i*1 z he appreh5d$ might r5d] him obnoxi\s to ! la% ( ! law z endeav\r+ to make a riot1 = :i* he conclud$ t he 0 liable to suff] puni%m5t2 & ! p]son1 ^: e> he cut (f1 be+ ! ,high ,prie/'s k9sman1 ?is w\ld lay him /ill m op5 to 8 res5tm5t4 ,?us ,pet]1 ?r\gh ! weakness ( 8 fai?1 & ! preval5cy ( 8 fe>1 d5i$ our ,savi\r2 & ?is 0 ?rice repeat$ ) curses & execrations annex$ to x1 :i* /ill increas$ 8 guilt1 t5d$ to expose religion1 z well z ca/ a reproa* on our ,savi\r1 :o 0 !n be>+ 8 te/imony to ! tru?4 ,v4 ,ano!r in/ance ( ,*ri/'s humiliation 01 t he 0 scorn$ & reject$ by ! _w2 scorn$1 z ?\gh he _h be5 inf]ior to !m4 ,?us he is repres5t$ by ! ,psalmi/1 z say+1 ,i am a worm & no man2 a reproa* ( m51 & despis$ ( ! p4 ,all !y t see me1 laugh me to scorn2 !y %oot out ! lip1 !y %ake ! head1 ,psal4 xxii4 #f1 #g4 ,?is 01 d\btless1 a malici\s design1 to fill ! m9ds ( m5 ) prejudice aga9/ x1 & make !m a%am$ to own x4 ,our ,savi\r puts ^! bo? toge!r1 :5 he speaks ( p]sons be+ a%am$ ( him1 & ( 8 words1 ,m>k viii4 #ch4 ,!y _h (t5 reject$ him1 by _! unbelief2 & ?is crime 0 ! great]1 because !y 7 "u ! greate/ obligations to ! contr>y4 ,h[ (t5 did he invite !m1 9 ! mo/ affectionate mann]1 to come to him1 & annex h]eunto a promise ( et]nal life8 ,we f9d1 not)/&+1 t he _h reason to compla91 z he does1 ,ye w n come to me1 t ye might h life1 ,john v4 #dj4 ,"h we might obs]ve ! temp] ( ! ,jews1 be=e he appe>$ publickly among !m1 to h be5 diff]5t f :at x 0 aft]w>ds4 ,:5 ,john ! ,bapti/1 8 =e-runn] told !m1 t he w\ld %ortly be made manife/ to ,israel1 multitudes flock$ to 8 m9i/ry1 c\nt$ him z a great prophet1 & rejoic$ 9 8 light = a season1 &1 at ! same "t1 7 baptiz$1 & pr(ess$ _! will+ness to yield ob$i5ce to ,*ri/4 ,b all ?is 0 ^u a gr\ndless supposition1 t he w\ld appe> z an e>?ly mon>*1 erect a temporal k+dom1 br+ all o!r p[]s into subjection to x1 & s deliv] !m f ! ,roman yoke1 & advance !m to great hon\rs 9 ! _w3 b1 :5 !y saw x o!rwise1 & t he appe>$ 9 a l[ humbl$ /ate1 & pr(ess$1 t 8 k+dom 0 n ( ?is _w1 & !re=e 8 subjects mu/ seek = a glory t lies beyond x1 :i* _c be beheld1 b by fai?1 &1 9 ! expectation h]e(1 take up _! cross1 & foll[ him1 imm$iately !y 7 (f5d$ 9 him3 ?us ! prophet =etels1 t he %\ld be = a /one ( /umbl+1 & a rock ( (f5ce to bo? ! h\ses ( ,israel1 ,isa4 viii4 #ad4 & ! ,psalmi/ /yles him1 ,! /one :i* ! build]s refus$1 ,psal4 cxviii4 #bb4 bo? :i* pr$ictions are appli$ to ,*ri/ by ! apo/le ,pet]1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #g1 #h4 ,?is 0 also =etold by ,simeon1 conc]n+ our ,savi\r1 :5 he 0 9 8 infancy1 ,behold ?is *ild is set = ! fall & ris+ aga9 ( _m 9 ,israel1 & = a sign1 :i* %all be spok5 aga9/1 ,luke ii4 #dc4 ,& ?is (f5ce tak5 at him1 is intimat$ to h be5 almo/ univ]sal1 z appe>$ f ! small numb] t adh]$ to him1 :5 he 0 "h on e>?1 :i* gave him occasion to say1 ,bless$ is he :osoev] %all n be (f5d$ 9 me1 ,matt4 xi4 #f4 ,?is treatm5t he met ) ?r\gh\t ! :ole c\rse ( 8 m9i/ry1 :5 !y load$ him ) ! mo/ injuri\s reproa*es3 b1 imm$iately be=e 8 dea?1 !y fill$ up ! measure ( _! iniquity1 by reproa*+ him to ! utmo/2 !n x is obs]v$ t !y blasphem$1 & ca/ contempt ^u him1 ) respect to all ^? (fices :i* he executes z ,m$iator4 ,z to 8 prophetical (fice1 ) :at abom9able pr(an5ess d !y speak ( ! sacr$ gift ( prophecy1 :i* _! fa!rs always c\nt$ a peculi> glory1 :i* 0 conf]r$ ^u "s ( !m1 :]eby !y 7 hon\r$ above all o!r nations 9 ! _w6 ,& :at contempt d !y ca/ on him1 :o _h suffici5tly prov$ himself to be great] ?an all o!r prophets2 :5 z x is said1 ,!y smote him ) ! palms ( _! h&s1 say+1 ,prophesy unto u1 ?\ ,*ri/1 :o is he t smote !e8 *ap4 xxvi4 #fg1 #fh4 ,!y also express$ _! blasphemy 9 contemn+ 8 prie/ly (fice1 :5 !y say1 ,he sav$ o!rs1 himself he _c save1 *ap4 xxvii4 #db4 & also 8 k+ly1 :51 9 d]ision1 !y put on him a sc>let robe1 platt$ a cr[n ( ?orns1 & put x on 8 head1 & a re$ 9 8 "r h&1 & b[$ ! knee be=e him1 & mock$ him1 say+1 ,hail k+ ( ! ,jews1 v]4 #bh1 #bi4 ,!y also express$ ! greate/ contempt ( him1 by pref]r+ a vile & notori\s crim9al1 :o 0 a robb]1 & a murd]]1 be=e him2 & accord+ly1 z ! prophet says1 ,he 0 numb]$ ) ! transgressors1 z ?\gh he _h be5 ! greate/ ( !m1 :]eas he _h done no viol5ce2 nei!r 0 any deceit 9 8 m\?1 ,isa4 liii4 #i1 #ab4 ,?us ! apo/le tells !m1 ,ye d5i$ ! ,holy ,"o1 & ! ,j1 & desir$ a murd]] to be grant$ unto y1 ,acts iii4 #ad4 :5 ,pilate made an ov]ture to release him1 !y cri$1 ) "o cons5t1 ,n ?is man1 b ,b>abbas1 ,john xviii4 #ci1 #dj4 ,f h5ce we may le>n1 #a4 ,t ! be/ ( m5 are n to expect to pass ?r\gh ! _w )\t reproa*1 or contempt1 h[ exact1 innoc5t or blameless1 soev] _! conv]sation be4 #b4 ,we are n to judge ( p]sons1 or ?+s1 especially 9 matt]s ( religion1 m]ely by ! op9ion ( ! _w conc]n+ !m2 s9ce x is no uncommon ?+ = religion itself to be _h 9 contempt1 z well z ^? :o adh]e to x4 #c4 ,we ought n to h respect to ! praise or e/eem ( m51 z a motive to induce u to *oose & adh]e to ! way ( ,god & godl9ess3 ?us our ,savi\r says1 ,i receive n hon\r f m51 ,john v4 #da4 t is1 ,i value x n1 s z to regulate my conv]sation !reby2 & !n he adds1 ,h[ c ye believe :i* receive hon\r "o ( ano!r1 & seek n ! hon\r t come? f ,god only1 v]4 #dd4 #d4 ,let u n ?9k ! worse ( ,*ri/1 or 8 gospel1 because !y are reproa*$1 b r1 z ! apo/le advise?1 ,g =? to him )\t ! camp1 be>+ 8 reproa*1 ,heb4 xiii4 #ac4 & n only be cont5t to be> x1 b c\nt x our hon\r2 z he says else:]e1 conc]n+ himself1 ,god =bid t ,i %\ld glory1 save 9 ! cross ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,gal4 iv4 #ad4 #e4 ,let u take he$1 t :ile we seem to hon\r ,*ri/ by our pr(ession1 & te/ify our abhorr5ce ( ! contempt t 0 ca/ on him1 by 8 enemies1 we d n reproa* him by our practice2 & t ei!r by s9n+ presumptu\sly1 :i* is call$1 ,a reproa*+ ( ! ,"l1 ,num4 xv4 #cj4 or n by reprov+ & be>+ our te/imony aga9/ ^? :o blaspheme & revile him2 by :i* means1 we %all p>take ) !m 9 _! crime4 ,,vi4 ,our ,savi\r 0 condemn$ by ,pilate4 ,! =m] indignities (f]$ him1 7 )\t any pret5ce1 or =m ( law2 b n[ he is set be=e a c\rt ( judicature1 & !re tri$1 & s5t5ce pass$ imm$iately be=e 8 crucifixion4 ,9 ?is !y _h no reg>d to ! ex]cise ( ju/ice1 nor desire to proce$ 9 a legal way ) any good & hon\rable design1 b to prev5t ! inconv5i5ce t w\ld h aris5 f _! putt+ him to dea? 9 a riot\s & tumultu\s mann]1 )\t ! =m ( a trial4 ,?is !y _h 9 "s p>ticul> in/ances1 at o!r times1 design$1 or attempt$ to d1 b !y ?\ght x n a safe way ( proce$+2 s9ce !y might aft]w>ds h be5 call$ to an acc\nt = x1 by ! civil magi/rate1 z ! t[n-cl]k says1 ^u occasion ( ! tumult at ,ephesus1 ,we are 9 dang] to be call$ 9 "q = ?is day's upro>1 ,acts xix4 #dj4 ,!re=e our ,savi\r1 be+ appreh5d$1 is br\ght be=e ,pilate1 ! ,roman gov]nor2 & !re 7 ! *ief prie/s & eld]s met toge!r1 z 8 accus]s & prosecutors2 & ! :ole process 0 ! mo/ notori\s in/ance ( inju/ice1 t ev] 0 practis$ 9 any c\rt ( judicature 9 ! _w4 ,:atev] pret5ce ( law !re might be1 ! assembly 0 c]ta9ly tumultu\s4 ,x is n usual = p]sons :o are tri$ = capital matt]s to be insult$1 n only by ! rude multitude ( spectators t are pres5t1 b by ! judge himself1 z our ,savi\r 01 be+ spit ^u1 buffet$1 & smote ) ! palms ( _! h&s2 & ,pilate also1 ) a s>ca/ic sne]1 unbecom+ ! "* ( a judge1 says1 ,behold ! ,man2 ,behold y\r ,k+1 ,john xix4 #e1 #ad4 ,"h we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,conc]n+ 8 p]secutors1 t !y s\ght false witnesses aga9/ him1 t is1 !y endeav\r$ to p]suade1 or bribe any t !y c\ld f9d1 among ! mo/ vile & pr(ligate wret*es1 to come 9 aga9/ him2 nev]!less1 !y c\ld n br+ ?is matt] to be> = "s "t3 ?us1 x is said1 ,!y s\ght false witness aga9/ ,jesus to put him to dea?1 b f\nd none2 yea1 ?\gh _m false witnesses came1 yet f\nd !y none1 ,matt4 xxvi4 #ei1 #fj4 ,! evid5ce t _m gave 0 n reg>d$1 & !re=e !y 7 set aside2 at la/ !y f\nd two1 :om !y dep5d$ on1 z legal evid5ces3 b x is obs]v$1 t _! witness did n agree toge!r1 ,m>k xiv4 #ei4 &1 if !y _h agre$ 9 _! te/imony1 ! matt] alleg$ aga9/ him 0 no crime1 namely1 ,we he>d him say1 ,i w de/roy ?is temple t is made ) h&s2 &1 )9 ?ree days1 ,i w build ano!r made )\t h&s1 v]4 #eh4 :i* ref]s to :at he _h said :5 he drove ! buy]s & sell]s out ( ! temple1 & =etell+ 8 resurrection f ! dead1 he uses ?is metaphorical way ( speak+2 t :5 !y _h de/roy$ ?is temple1 mean+ 8 body1 he w\ld raise x up 9 ?ree days4 ,we w suppose1 t ! ,jews1 !n pres5t1 did n und]/& :at he meant by ?is expression1 or t he did n expla9 x1 z ! evangeli/ does3 b let !m take x 9 :at s5se !y w\ld1 x c>ries 9 x no crime = him to say s2 & !re=e x is obs]v$1 t :5 ?is 0 witness$ aga9/ him1 ?\gh ! ,high ,prie/ urg$ him to make a reply1 he held 8 peace1 & answ]$ no?+1 because !re 0 no?+ alleg$ wor? an answ]2 ! ?+ he 0 *>g$ )1 c>ri$ 9 x its own confutation1 & inf]r$ n ! lea/ degree ( guilt 9 him4 ,?is 8 enemies !mselves seem$ to be s5sible (2 & !re=e !y ask him ?is try+ "q1 ,art ?\ ! ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ! ,bless$8 expect+ t 8 reply to ?is w\ld h af=d$ matt] = !m to proce$ ^u 8 conviction4 ,to ?is our ,savi\r gives a direct answ]1 say+1 ,i am2 & ye %all see ! ,son ( man sitt+ on ! "r h& ( p[]1 & com+ 9 ! cl\ds ( heav51 v]4 #fb4 ,"h he 0 call$ to give a reply2 ! "q 0 wor?y ( an answ]2 & !re=e he does n1 on ?is occasion1 hold 8 peace1 b witness$ a good confession1 ?\gh he knew x w\ld co/ him 8 life4 #b4 ,"s ?+s may be obs]v$ conc]n+ ,pilate's conduct 9 8 trial2 z1 7#a47 ,he act$ contr>y to t good advice t 0 giv5 him by 8 wife2 :i*1 because ! ,evangeli/ ?9ks x wor?y to be tak5 notice (1 z occasion$ by a dream1 9 :i* %e told him1 ,%e _h suff]$ _m ?+s because ( him1 ,matt1 xxvii4 #ai4 gives gr\nd to conclude t x 0 a div9e dream1 :i* r5d]$ ! advice m solemn1 &1 z su*1 des]v$ 8 reg>d4 7#b47 ,he act$ aga9/ ! dictates ( 8 own consci5ce2 = he knew t ! *ief prie/s _h deliv]$ him = envy1 ,matt4 xv4 #bj4 & !re=e he ought to h /opp$ all f>!r proce$+s1 z 9 cases ( malici\s prosecutions2 & x f>!r appe>s t he act$ aga9/ 8 consci5ce1 9 t he took wat] & wa%$ 8 h&s be=e ! multitude1 say+1 ,i am innoc5t ( ! blood ( ?is j ,p]son1 ,matt4 xxvii4 #bd4 7#c47 ,he appe>s to h be5 a v mean-spirit$ man1 & !re=e 0 appreh5sive t ! ,jews _h he releas$ our ,savi\r1 w\ld h accus$ him to ,cs>1 = sp>+ "o :om !y w\ld h pret5d$ to h be5 an usurp]1 & a rebel1 inasmu* z he is /yl$ ,k+ ( ! ,jews4 ,accord+ly he fe>$ t he %\ld h be5 turn$ out ( 8 place1 or o!rwise puni%$1 provid$ ! matt] 7 n fully he>d1 or ! misrepres5tations t might be made !re(1 7 believ$ by him4 ,?is seems ! ma9 reason ( 8 deliv]+ our ,savi\r up to !m1 to be crucifi$3 ?us x is obs]v$1 t ,pilate fir/ s\ght out to release him2 b1 ^u ! ,jews say+1 ,if ?\ let ?is man g1 ?\ art n ,cs>'s fri5d1 he br\ght ,jesus =?1 & sat d[n 9 ! judgm5t seat1 &1 9 ha/e1 deliv]$ him unto !m to be crucifi$1 ,john xix4 #ab1 #ac1 #af4 7#d47 ,:5 he ?\ght x 8 int]e/ to comply ) ! ,jews 9 ?is matt]1 he did n pass s5t5ce on him himself1 x may be1 ?9k+ t n s adviseable1 z be+ contr>y to ! pr(ession he _h a little be=e ?is1 made ( 8 innoc5cy3 b he ask$ 8 prosecutors1 :at he %\ld d ) him8 :i* 0 a flagrant in/ance ( b>b>ity & inju/ice1 9 "o :o _h ! "* ( a judge or magi/rate4#bag ,,vii4 ,our ,savi\r 0 torm5t$ by 8 p]secutors1 sc\rg$1 buffet$1 smitt5 ) ! palms ( _! h&s1 cr[n$ ) ?orns1 :i*1 z mo/ div9es suppose1 pi]c$ 8 head1 & drew blood f !nce1 :i* 0 a "p ( ! torm5ts he endur$4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !y compell$ him to be> 8 cross1 till 8 /r5g? 0 s exhau/$1 t he c\ld c>ry x no long]2 & !n !y oblig$ "o ,simon1 a ,cyr5ian1 to be> x2 or1 z ,luke says to be> x aft] him1 ,john xix4 #ag4 comp>$ ) ,luke xxiii4 #bf4 t is1 z "s suppose1 to help him to c>ry x1 go+ beh9d1 & be>+ a "p ( ! weight !re(4 ,^! ?+s he endur$1 imm$iately be=e 8 crucifixion1 f wick$ m51 dive/$ ( all humanity1 z well z religion3 b /ill !re is some?+ m afflictive ?an ?is1 :i* he endur$2 accord+ly x is f>!r obs]v$1 ,,viii4 ,t he conflict$ ) ! t]rors ( dea?1 felt1 & bore ! weight ( ,god's wra?2 ^! 7 ! suff]+s :i* he endur$1 m especially 9 8 s\l4 ,f :5ce we may obs]ve1 t ! dea? he 0 go+ to endure1 0 exce$+ =midable to him1 & accompani$ ) great t]rors2 !re=e !re mu/ c]ta9ly be "s bitt] +r$i5t 9 x1 m ?an 9 ! dea? ( o!rs4 ,if we enquire :at x 0 !re9 t seem$ s t]rible to him1 :5 _m ( ! m>tyrs1 :o h be51 z ! apo/le says1 press$ out ( measure above /r5g?1 #b ,cor4 i4 #h4 t is1 suff]$ z mu* z frail nature c\ld well be>1 h endur$ x )\t any dread ( ! wra? ( ,god1 ! /+ & bitt]ness !re( be+ tak5 away2 :y !n %\ld our ,savi\r1 :o nev] contract$ ! lea/ degree ( guilt1 h any conflict ( ?is nature 9 8 own _s8 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t !re 7 "s ?+s 9 8 dea? t r5d]$ x m =midable1 ?an x ev] 0 to any ( 8 sa9ts & m>tyrs4 ,=1 #a4 ,x is m ?an probable t ! p[]s ( d>kness _h a great h& 9 sett+ be=e 8 view ! t]rors ( ! wra? ( ,god due to s91 :i* none are bett] able to d1 ?an !y :o are ! subjects !re(2 & !re=e x is obs]v$1 9 ?is answ]1 t he conflict$ ) ! t]rors ( dea?1 & ! p[]s ( d>kness4 ,! devil is sometimes said to h ! p[] ( dea?1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 t is1 if ! ,_s ( ,god d n come 9 ) 8 com=t+ pres5ce1 b ,satan be suff]$ to d :at he c to fill ! s\l ) horror1 he ha? c]ta9ly p[] to make dea?1 beyond measure1 t]rible4 ,8 design h]e91 ) respect to our ,savi\r1 0 ei!r to drive him to despair1 induce him to rep5t ( 8 und]tak+ :at he came into ! _w ab\t1 or1 at lea/1 to take "s indirect me?ods to decl9e suff]+s4 ,t ,satan _h "s h& 9 ?is matt]1 we may inf] f :at our ,savi\r says1 :51 consid]+ himself z fall5 into ! h&s ( 8 enrag$ enemies1 he tells !m1 n only t ?is 0 _! h\r1 t is1 ! "t 9 :i* !y 7 suff]$ to express _! rage & malice aga9/ him1 b t x 0 ! h\r ( ! p[] ( d>kness1 ,luke xxii4 #ec4 #b4 ,8 dea? 0 9 itself m t]rible ?an ! dea? ( 8 p1 :5 ! /+ & bitt]ness !re( is tak5 away f !m2 !re=e x is f>!r obs]v$1 9 ?is answ]1 t he felt & bore ! weight ( ,god's wra?1 :i* 0 ! puni%m5t ( ! s9s ( 8 p1 = :om he suff]$4 ,x 0 ^u ?is acc\nt t he is said to beg9 to be sore amaz$1 & to be v heavy1 to cry out1 ,my s\l is exce$+ sorr[ful1 ev5 unto dea?2 & to pray1 t1 if x 7 possible1 ?is "p ( 8 suff]+s might pass f him1 ,m>k xiv4 #cc-cf4 ,we _c suppose t he 0 afraid ( dea?2 b ! wra? ( ,god 0 :at he pr9cipally fe>$4 ,&1 s9ce ?is wra? is1 9 itself1 s t]rible1 he might well be suppos$ to be amaz$1 & exce$+ sorr[ful1 at ! view !re(1 n = 8 own s91 b ours1 & yet h]e9 n to be guilty ( any s9 himself4 ,t ?is may f>!r appe>1 let x be consid]$1 t z he bore our s9s1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #ad4 & x pleas$ ! ,"l to bruise him = !m1 ,isa4 liii4 #f4 s he bore e ?+ t 0 a puni%m5t !re(1 except+ "s circum/ances t are peculi> to u1 & 7 inconsi/5t ) 8 p]fect hol9ess1 & ! efficacy ( 8 suff]+s1 to take away ! guilt ( our s92 & !re=e we mu/ suppose t he bore1 t is1 he _h an afflictive s5se ( ! wra? ( ,god due to x4 ,no?+ less ?an ?is c\ld occasion him to sweat drops ( blood1 9 8 agony1 9 ! g>d54 ,_h !re be5 no circum/ance 9 8 dea?1 b b>ely 8 leav+ ?is mis]able _w1 :]e9 he _h su* ill treatm5t1 x w\ld h r5d]$ 8 /ay !re9 less desirable3 b1 :5 he consid]$ ^? bitt] +r$i5ts t 7 !re91 & h[ he %\ld1 :5 on ! cross be =sak5 ( ,god1 z to 8 com=t+1 ?\gh n 8 support+ pres5ce1 ?is made 8 dea? m =midable1 ?an ! dea? ( any ( 8 p c be said to be4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] ! la/ "p ( 8 suff]+s2 & accord+ly x is f>!r said1 ,,ix4 ,t he endur$ ! %ameful1 pa9ful1 & curs$ dea? ( ! cross4 ,! pa9s t he endur$ be=e1 9 be+ buffet$1 sc\rg$1 & cr[n$ ) ?orns1 7 v great2 b :at he suff]$1 :5 nail$ to ! cross1 & hang+ on x till he di$1 0 too great = words to express4 ,8 body 01 z x 71 torn asund] by its own weight1 & ! small & v s5sible n]ves & fibres !re( brok51 by _! viol5t ext5sion4 ,! apo/le !re=e speaks ( x1 z ! mo/ cruel dea?1 z appe>s by ! emphasis he puts on ! words1 ,he humbl$ himself unto dea?1 ev5 ! dea? ( ! cross1 ,phil4 ii4 #h4 ,?is dea? 0 a puni%m5t peculi> to ! ,romans1 :ile ! empire 0 ,hea!n2 b :5 ,*ri/ianity obta9$ 9 ! _w1 x 0 =bidd5 by supreme au?ority1 n only because ( ! b>b>ity ( x1 b out ( respect & hon\r to our ,savi\r1 :o suff]$ x4#bah ,& !re=e we h only "s monum5ts ( antiquity t discov] :at k9d ( dea? x 02 b !re is en\gh said ( x to give u gr\nd to conclude1 t x 0 ! mo/ cruel1 pa9ful1 & =midable dea?2 :]e9 ! body 0 fa/5$ to1 & ext5d$ on a tree1 or /ake1 driv5 into ! gr\nd = t purpose2 ! arms ext5d$ on a transv]se beam2 ! h&s & feet fa/5$1 ei!r by ropes or nails4 ,! =m] ( ^!1 z "s suppose1 0 (t5 us$ 9 fa/5+ p]sons to ! cross2 &1 if s1 !n ! nail+ our ,savi\r to x 0 an in/ance ( unusual cruelty2 b :e!r ?is obs]vation be j1 or no1 is unc]ta94 ,x appe>s t our ,savi\r 0 nail$ to ! cross1 by ! m>k & pr9t ( ! nails rema9+ aft] 8 resurrection1 :i* he %ew$ to ,?omas = 8 conviction1 ,john xx4 #bg4 & ?is greatly t5d$ to increase ! pa9 ( 8 crucifixion1 9 :i* ! weight ( ! :ole body dep5d$ on ! h&s & feet1 :i* be+ n]v\s1 are m s5sible ( pa91 ?an _m o!r p>ts !re(2 &1 !y be+ w\nd$ ) ! nails1 ! pa9 mu/ be mu* m exquisite1 & ?is n only = a little :ile1 b = sev]al h\rs2 all :i* "t he felt ! pa9s ( dea?1 & did1 z x 71 die _m dea?s 9 "o4 ,?is k9d ( dea? 0 s cruel1 & s excessively torm5t+1 t "s ( ! ,roman emp]ors1 :o 7 ( a m m]ciful disposition1 :5 p]sons1 = ! highe/ crimes1 _h des]v$ x1 not)/&+ ord]$1 t !y %\ld fir/ be sla91 & !n hang$ on a cross1 to be expos$ to %ame1 or z a t]ror to o!rs1 )\t suff]+ ^? inexpressible tortures1 :i* w\ld att5d _! dy+ on x4 ,b our ,savi\r submitt$ to all ^!2 & s will+ 0 he to be> !m1 t :5 !y (f]$ him a mixture ( w9e & myrrh1 z a n>cotic1 or /upify+ potion1 t he might be less s5sible ( 8 pa91 :i* 0 ! only k9dness !y pret5d$ to %ew him1 & :i* is1 by _m1 suppos$ to be cu/om>y 9 su* cases1 he receiv$ x n2 :i* is z ?\gh he _h said1 ,i contemn all y\r (f]$ assi/ances to ease my pa91 z mu* z ,i d y\r insults & reproa*es2 all my ease & com=t %all be d]iv$ f heav51 & n f y4 ,?us conc]n+ ! dea? ( ! cross1 z exce$+ pa9ful4 ,!re is ano!r circum/ance obs]v$ 9 ?is dea?1 namely1 t x 0 %ameful4 ,_m ?9k x 0 /yl$ s1 because p]sons1 :o suff]$ x1 7 /ripp$ ( all _! g>m5ts3 b ,i am incl9$ to ?9k1 t ?is op9ion1 ?\gh almo/ univ]sally receiv$1 is no bett] ?an a vulg> error2 = ! ,romans1 :o 7 a civiliz$ nation1 w\ld n admit any ?+ to be done1 :i* is s contr>y to ! law ( nature1 z ?is ?+ w\ld h be51 _h x be5 done4 ,besides1 !re are o!r circum/ances m5tion$ by ! evangeli/1 ,m>k xv4 #dj1 #da4 :i* f>!r argue ! improbability !re(4 ,object4 ,to ?is x is object$1 t ! soldi]s p>t$ our ,savi\r's g>m5ts1 & divid$ !m among !mselves1 aft] !y _h ca/ lots = 8 upp] g>m5t1 or seamless coat1 ,john xix4 #bc4 :i* !y suppose to h be5 done be=e 8 crucifixion4 ,answ4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t x seems m ?an probable1 t only 8 upp] g>m5t1 or seamless coat1 0 tak5 f him be=e he 0 nail$ to ! cross1 & o!r g>m5ts 7 n tak5 till he 0 dead1 &1 :5 he 0 tak5 d[n f x1 !y 7 ex*ang$ = ^? l95 g>m5ts 9 :i* he 0 buri$4 ,?is seems evid5t f ! words ( ! evangeli/1 :o intimates1 t 8 g>m5ts 7 tak5 (f :5 !y _h crucifi$ him4 ,!re=e ! pr9cipal reason :y ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is call$ %ameful1 z ! apo/le /yles x1 :5 he says1 ,he despis$ ! %ame1 ,heb4 xii4 #b4 is because x 0 a puni%m5t inflict$ on none b ^? :o 7 *>g$ ) ! vile/ crimes1 or :o 7 slaves2 & !re=e x is call$ a s]vile puni%m5t4#bai ,:5 any "o 0 made free ( ,rome1 he 0 exempt$ f x2 & !re=e x 0 reckon$ ! highe/ crime to puni% su* an "o ) x1 because ( ! reproa* !re(4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ! dea? ( ! cross 0 a curs$ dea?2 ^u :i* acc\nt ! apo/le speaks ( ,*ri/1 z be+ made a curse = u1 z x is writt51 ,curs$ is e "o t hange? on a tree1 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 t to be accurs$1 sometimes signifies to be ab&on$ ( ,god & man2 b f> be x f u to ass]t ?is conc]n+ ! bless$ ,jesus1 :o _h done no viol5ce1 nei!r 0 any deceit f\nd 9 8 m\?4 ,!re=e ! mean+ ( t scripture1 z appli$ to him1 is only ?is1 t ! dea? ( ! cross _h a curse annex$ to x1 & x d5otes t ! p]son1 :o ?us suff]$1 di$ ! dea? ( ^? :o 7 made a public example1 z ?\gh !y _h be5 ab&on$ ( ,god4 ,n[ ?\gh ,*ri/'s dea? _h ?is appe>ance1 yet he 01 at ! same "t1 ,god's belov$ ,son1 9 :om he 0 well pleas$1 h[ mu* soev] he bore ! ext]nal m>ks ( ,god's wra?1 or abhorr5ce ( our s9s1 = :i* he suff]$4 ,! scripture :i* ! apo/le ref]s to1 is 9 ,deut4 xxi4 #bb1 #bc4 f :5ce we may take occasion to obs]ve1 t1 aft] ! ,jews _h put p]sons to dea? = notori\s crimes1 !y sometimes hang$ !m on a tree1 & su* 7 deem$ accurs$4 ,! common puni%m5ts1 :i* 7 orda9$1 9 scripture1 to be inflict$ on malefactors1 7 burn+1 slay+ ) ! sword1 or /on+2 & :5 p]sons 7 hang$ up be=e ! ,"l1 t !y might be a public spectacle to o!rs1 x 0 done aft] !y 7 sla93 ?us x is said1 t ,jo%ua smote ! five k+s1 & slew !m1 & !n hang$ !m on five trees until ! ev5+1 ,jo%4 x4 #bf4 s ,david slew ! two m5 t murd]$ ,i%bo%e?1 & !n hang$ !m ov] ! pool 9 ,he%bon1 #b ,sam4 iv4 #ab4 &1 inasmu* z ^! are said to be hang$ be=e ! ,"l1 x 0 a significant sign ( ,god's righte\s judgm5t inflict$ on !m = _! crimes1 ^u :i* acc\nt !y 7 said to be curs$3 b our ,savi\r 0 n liable to ! curse ( ,god1 z "o :o _h committ$ any crime t des]v$ x2 b x _h respect to ! k9d ( dea? :i* he endur$ = our s9s1 :o 7 !reby expos$ to ! curse1 or condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law4 ,?us conc]n+ ,*ri/'s humiliation 9 8 dea?4 ,we are n[ to consid] 8 humiliation aft] 8 dea?4 ,?\gh ! greate/ "p ( 8 humiliation 0 f9i%$ :5 he yield$ up ! gho/1 yet 8 /ate ( humiliation 0 n fully end$ till he rose f ! dead2 !re=e x is obs]v$ 9 ! latt] ( ^! answ]s we are n[ expla9+1 t he 0 buri$1 & cont9u$ "u ! p[] ( dea? till ! ?ird day2 :i* ha? be5 o!rwise express$ 9 ^! words1 ,he desc5d$ into hell1 z x is conta9$ 9 t ,cre$1 :i* is commonly attribut$ to ! apo/les4 ,"h we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t ,*ri/ 0 buri$4 ,be=e ?is1 :ile he hang$ on ! cross1 he _h1 z x 0 be=e obs]v$1 ! visible m>k ( ! curse ( ,god ^u him1 )\t any des]t ( 8 own2 & ?is he 0 deliv]$ f1 :5 he 0 tak5 d[n f !nce4 ,x 0 a cu/om1 among ! ,romans1 to suff] ! bodies ( ^? t 7 crucifi$ to hang on ! cross till !y 7 dev\r$ by wild bea/s1 or f[ls ( ! air1 or turn$ to corruption1 unless !y 7 giv5 to _! relations to be buri$1 z an act ( fav\r3 b1 9 ?is in/ance1 we may obs]ve1 t ,*ri/'s implacable enemies desir$ t 8 body might be tak5 d[n soon aft] he 0 dead2 n out ( respect to him1 b = fe> ! l& %\ld be defil$1 z ,god _h orda9$ 9 ! law1 t if a p]son 7 hang$ on a tree1 8 body %\ld n rema9 all night ^u x1 b mu/ be buri$1 le/ ! l& %\ld be defil$1 ,deut4 xxi4 #bb1 #bc4 & !y 7 ! m importunate t he %\ld be tak5 d[n1 because ( ! sanctity ( ! approa*+ day1 ,john xix4 #ca4 ,!y petition$ ,pilate = x ) "o view1 & ,joseph ( ,arima!a1 v]4 #ch4 ) ano!r2 he begg$ ! body t he might bury x4 ,"h we may obs]ve1 t1 aft] ! ,jews _h done _! wor/ aga9/ him1 & he 0 tak5 f ! cross1 !re 0 a becom+ hon\r & respect %ew$ to 8 sacr$ ,body2 & h]e9 t scripture 0 fulfill$1 ,he made 8 grave ) ! wick$1 & ) ! ri* 9 8 dea?1 ,isa4 liii4 #i4 :i* words1 inde$1 seem to h "s difficulty 9 !m1 z !y are ?us translat$2 =1 ?\gh he 0 crucifi$ ) ! wick$1 x c h>dly be said t he made 8 grave ) !m2 & !re=e ,i w\ld *use to r5d] !m1 z "s expositors d1#bbj ,8 grave 0 appo9t$1 viz4 by 8 p]secutors1 to h be5 ) ! wick$1 t is1 !y design$ to h ?r[n him into ! common grave ( malefactors1 :o _h no m>ks ( respect %ewn !m3 b x 0 o!rwise ) ,*ri/1 = he made 8 grave ) ! ri*1 t is1 he 0 buri$ 9 ! tomb ( ,joseph1 a ri* & hon\rable c\nsellor1 :]e he himself design$ to lie1 :i* he _h ?r[n out ( ! rock = t purpose4 ,?is hon\r1 z ! prophet obs]ves1 0 conf]r$ on our ,savi\r1 because he _h done no viol5ce2 nei!r 0 deceit f\nd 9 8 m\?4 ,!re 7 sev]al reasons :y ,god orda9$ t he %\ld be buri$1 & t 9 su* a way & place1 z he 02 =1 7#a47 ,8 burial 0 a conv9c+ pro( to ! _w t he 0 really dead2 s mu* dep5d$ ^u 8 dea?1 t x 0 ?\ght necess>y t !re %\ld be an abundant evid5ce !re(4 ,x is1 inde$1 expressly said1 t he b[$ 8 head1 & gave up ! gho/1 ,john xix4 #cj4 & 8 enemies 7 conv9c$ !re(1 & !re=e ?\ght x ne$less to break 8 legs1 z !y did ^? ( ! ?ieves1 :o 7 crucifi$ ) him2 provid5ce ord]+ ?is1 t t scripture %\ld be fulfill$1 :i* =e-signifi$1 t a bone ( him %\ld n be brok54 ,b1 besides ?is1 t !re might be a f>!r pro( t he 0 really dead1 x is said1 t1 ev5 :5 !y knew x1 !y pi]c$ 8 side1 :i*1 ( itself1 w\ld h kill$ him1 _h he n be5 dead3 ?is !y did1 t !y might be sure he 0 dead1 be=e !y took him d[n f ! cross1 *ap4 xix4 #cc1 #cd4 ,& x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ,pilate1 8 unju/ judge1 0 resolv$ to be satisfi$ t he 0 really dead1 be=e he gave ord]s = 8 be+ tak5 d[n f ! cross3 ?us x is said1 t ,pilate m>vell$ if he 7 already dead2 & call+ unto him ! c5turion1 he ask$ him :e!r he _h be5 any :ile dead8 ,m>k xv4 #dd4 ,x may be1 ! reason :y !y 7 s inquisitive to "k :e!r he 7 really dead1 or no1 0 because he seem$ to die 9 8 full /r5g?2 = !re is some?+ rem>kable 9 t expression1 :5 ! evangeli/ says1 ,jesus cri$ ) a l\d voice1 & gave up ! gho/1 v]4 #cg4 :]eby x appe>$1 t 8 spirits 7 n s mu* exhau/$1 b t he might1 accord+ to ! c\rse ( nature1 h liv$ long]2 b he seem$ by an act ( 8 own w1 to surr5d] 8 s\l to ,god4 ,?is 0 s rem>kable an occurr5ce1 t x 0 n m]ely by accid5t t x is m5tion$ by ! evangeli/2 &1 inde$1 x 0 ! means ( ! c5turion's conviction t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 v]4 #ci4 7#b47 ,provid5ce ord]$ t he %\ld be buri$ by p]sons ( reputation & hon\r1 t s ! _w might "k1 t h[ mu* soev] ! rude multitude despis$ him1 p]sons ( figure & "* 9 ! _w paid a due respect to him1 ,john xix4 #ci1 #dj4 7#c47 ,x 0 f>!r orda9$1 t he %\ld be buri$ 9 a new tomb1 :]e9 nev] man 0 laid2 t s 8 resurrection might be m fully demon/rat$1 t none might pret5d t ano!r 0 rais$ in/ead ( him1 s9ce no o!r 0 buri$ 9 ?is grave4 ,! f9e l951 9 :i* 8 body 0 wrapp$1 & ! sweet spices1 or p]fum$ o9tm5t1 ) :i* x 0 embalm$1 0 n only agreeable to ! me?od ( sepulture1 us$ by ! ,jews1 b x 0 a public te/imony ( t respect :i* 8 fri5ds bore to him1 to :om 8 memory 0 preci\s3 s t ,nicodemus1 :o1 be=e ?is1 0 afraid to come publickly to him1 or :o1 z x is said1 at ! fir/1 came to ,jesus by night1 br\ght a mixture ( myrrh & aloes1 & !y took ! body ( ,jesus1 & w\nd x 9 l95 clo!s1 ) ! spices1 z ! mann] ( ! ,jews is to bury1 *ap4 xix4 #cj1 #dj4 #b4 ,z ,*ri/ di$1 & 0 buri$1 s he cont9u$ "u ! p[] ( dea? till ! ?ird day2 ?is ! apo/le calls1 ,dea?'s hav+ dom9ion ov] him1 ,rom4 vi4 #i4 & x mu/ be reckon$ a "p ( 8 humiliation1 z well z ! act ( dy+2 =1 #a/1 ,?\gh 8 s\l enjoy$ ! bliss & happ9ess ( heav51 imm$iately aft] 8 dea?1 z he tells ! p5it5t ?ief1 t t day he %\ld be ) him 9 p>adise1 ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 yet1 inasmu* z x 01 :5 sep>ate1 9 a /ate ( imp]fection1 & _h a natural desire1 & hope ( re-union ) ! body1 ?is argues t !re 7 "s degrees ( p]fect bless$ness1 t x 0 n !n possess$ (4 #b;dly1 ,s long z he cont9u$ "u ! p[] ( dea?1 he 0 n fully dis*>g$ by ! ju/ice ( ,god2 nei!r 0 ! "w ( satisfaction complete1 till he 0 decl>$ to be ! ,son ( ,god ) p[]1 & to h fully conqu]$ dea? & hell1 by 8 resurrection f ! dea?2 ?is 0 !re=e a "p ( 8 humiliation4 #c;dly1 ,8 body1 :ile rema9+ a prison] 9 ! grave1 c\ld n actively br+ t glory to ,god1 :i* x did be=e1 or w\ld d aft] its resurrection2 & x 01 at t "t1 incapable ( ! heav5ly bless$ness1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 ( its be+ s glori\s a body1 z n[ x is4 ,all ^! ?+s att5d+ ! /ate ( sep>ate s\ls1 or ! unse5 /ate1 into :i* ,*ri/ is said to g1 imm$iately aft] 8 dea?1 "s call1 z x is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 8 desc5t into hell1 :i* is :at we are next to consid]3 b1 s9ce ?is is l>gely & judici\sly h&l$ by sev]al writ]s1#bba ,i %all insi/ on x ) brevity4 ,&1 #a4 ,consid] x z f\nd$ on scripture1 z ! judici\s ,calv9 does1#bbb )\t reg>d _h to its be+ ins]t$ 9 any cre$ ( human composure3 ?us x is said1 ,?\ wilt n leave my s\l 9 hell2 nei!r wilt ?\ suff] ?9e ,holy ,"o to see corruption1 ,acts ii4 #bg4 :]e x seems1 z ! au?or b n[ m5tion$ obs]ves1 to be put be=e 8 dea?2 & !re=e he supposes1 t ! apo/le h]eby int5ds ! suff]+s :i* our ,savi\r endur$ 9 8 s\l1 :i* 7 n1 9 all respects1 unlike ! puni%m5t due to s9 9 hell3 & h]e9 he is foll[$ by sev]al mod]n writ]s2 & ! pr9cipal reason1 :i* !y assign = x1 is1 because1 z our ,surety1 he endur$ all ! ess5tial p>ts ( t puni%m5t1 :i* our s9s _h des]v$2 & !re=e !y suppose1 t he endur$ an afflictive s5sation ( ! wra? ( ,god1 :i* bore "s resemblance to t :i* is endur$ 9 hell4 ,b1 ?\gh ,i w\ld n ext5uate ,*ri/'s suff]+s1 especially 9 t "p !re(1 t 0 mo/ =midable to him1 :i* 0 ! cup t he desir$1 if x 7 possible1 t x might pass f him2 nor c we suppose t any ?+ less ?an a view :i* he _h ( ! wra? ( ,god1 due to our s9s1 w\ld fill him ) t horror & amazem5t1 :i* he express$3 yet we ought c>efully to di/+ui% betwe5 ?is "p ( 8 suff]+s1 & ! puni%m5t ( s9 9 hell1 inasmu* z he 0 exempt$ f ! /+ ( consci5ce1 & a con/ant s5se ( ! ev]la/+ displeasure ( ,god1 toge!r ) despair ( any bett] condition1 or ! lea/ relaxation1 z a judici\s writ] obs]ves4#bbc ,& besides1 x is expressly said1 9 ?is scripture1 ,?\ wilt n leave my s\l2 :i* %ews1 t ?\gh he might be de/itute ( ! com=table s5se ( ,god's pres5ce1 :i* occasion$ him to cry out1 ,my ,god1 my ,god1 :y ha/ ?\ =sak5 me8 yet he 0 n de/itute ( ! support+ pres5ce ( ,god1 nor sep>ate f 8 love1 :i* always r$\nd$ to 8 ,p]son2 ?\gh ! effects ( ,god's wra?1 :i* he bore1 might fill him ) ! greate/ uneas9ess1 f ! afflictive view1 :i* he _h !re( 9 8 s\l4 ,h[ev]1 ?\gh ! s5se ( ?is text mu/ be ?us qualifi$1 if we suppose t x d5otes ,*ri/'s suff]+s 9 8 s\l be=e 8 dea?2 yet x does n suffici5tly appe> t ! apo/le speaks ( 8 suff]+s antec$5t to x2 because x is br\ght 9 z an argum5t1 to prove t he %\ld be rais$ f ! dead1 & accord+ly 8 fle% is said to re/ 9 hope2 !re=e we %all proce$1 #b4 ,to consid] ,*ri/'s desc5t into hell1 z conta9$ 9 "o ( ! articles ( ! cre$1 t is commonly attribut$ to ! apo/les1 :i* is p>ticul>ly ref]r$ to1 9 ! answ] "u our pres5t consid]ation1 :]e9 x is put aft] 8 dea?4 ,"h some?+ might h be5 premis$ conc]n+ t ,cre$ 9 g5]al1 & ! reason ( ins]t+ ?is article 9 x3 b ?is hav+ be5 insi/$ on ) great judgm5t by o!rs1#bbd all t ,i %all add1 is1 t not)/&+ :at we meet ) 9 "s fabul\s & spuri\s writ+s1 ?is ,cre$ 0 n compil$ by ! apo/les1 h[ consonant soev] x be to ! doctr9es laid d[n by !m3 = we h no acc\nt giv5 ( x by any anci5t writ]s be=e ! f\r? c5tury1 !re=e x is ( lat] date1 ?an ei!r ! ,nic5e or ,a?anasian ,cre$2 ! =m] ( :i* 0 compos$ ab\t ! ye> ( our ,"l #cbe1 ! latt] n long aft] x4 ,9 ! ,nic5e ,cre$1 !re is no m5tion made ( ,*ri/'s desc5t into hell1 ?\gh ! ,a?anasian ,cre$ ins]ts x2 b !re is no m5tion !re9 ( 8 be+ buri$4 ,! words are ^!3 ,he desc5d$ into hell1 & ! ?ird day he arose f ! dead2 f :5ce "s conclude1 t no?+ else is int5d$ b 8 be+ buri$1 or cont9u+ 9 ! /ate ( ! dead1 till 8 resurrection4#bbe ,"s ?9k1 inde$1 t !re 0 a m>g9al note 9 "s copies ( ?is ,cre$1 to expla9 :at is meant by 8 desc5d+ into hell1 namely1 t he 0 buri$2 :i* ! compil]s ( ! apo/les ,cre$ aft]w>ds ?\ght to be a "p ( ! ,cre$ itself1 & !re=e !y add1 t he di$1 0 buri$1 & desc5d$ into hell4 ,b pass+ by ?is critical rem>k1 conc]n+ ! reason ( ! ins]tion h]e( 9 ?is article1 we %all proce$ to consid] h[ ?is is expla9$1 by v>i\s writ]s1 :o treat on ?is subject4 ,&1 7#a47 ,! ,papi/s & ,lu!rans ass]t t our ,savi\r desc5d$ locally into hell aft] 8 dea?2 n to suff] any ( ! torm5ts t are endur$ !re1 b to %ew himself z a conqu]or ov] ^? :o are deta9$ 9 x1 & triumph ov] !m4 ,z = ! ,papi/s1 !y suppose1 t he w5t also into a place1 :i* !y describe#bbf z a prison1 :]e ! s\ls ( ! old ,te/am5t-sa9ts 7 deta9$1 z be+ incapable ( ent]+ into heav51 inasmu* z !y _h n a suffici5t discov]y ( ,*ri/ & ! gospel made to !m1 :ile !y 7 "h on e>?2 & !re=e !y 7 deta9$ 9 ?is1 :i* we may call a fictiti\s place1 :i* !y repres5t z be+ betwe5 heav5 & hell2 n1 inde$1 accord+ to !m1 a place ( torm5t1 b !y suppose x 0 su*1 9 :i* !y 7 de/itute ( ! heav5ly bless$ness2 & !y add1 t imm$iately aft] ,*ri/ appe>$ among !m1 & manife/$ himself to !m1 !y believ$2 9 :i* s5se !y und]/& t scripture1 :]e x is said1 t ! gospel 0 prea*$ to !m t are dead1 #a ,pet4 iv4 #f4 &1 ^u ?is1 he c>ri$ !m ) him into heav54 ,?is op9ion ( ,*ri/'s desc5d+ locally into hell1 is v absurd1 & contr>y to scripture2 p>ticul>ly1 #a/1 ,to :at he says to ! p5it5t ?ief ^u ! cross1 ,to-day ?\ %alt be ) me 9 p>adise1 ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 by :i*1 d\btless he means heav51 :i* is call$ p>adise 9 o!r scriptures1 #b ,cor4 xii4 #b4 comp>$ ) #d4 & ,rev4 ii4 #g4 ,! me?od :i* ! ,papi/s take to evade ! =ce ( ?is argum5t1 is1 by pret5d+ t our ,savi\r speaks ( 8 be+ ) him 9 heav51 z he is !re 9 8 div9e nature2 or1 s9ce t appe>s to be s great a /ra9 on ! s5se ( ! text1 t v few w mu* reg>d x2 !y h ano!r evasion1 :i* is z little to ! purpose1 by pret5d+1 t !re ought to be a /op put aft] ! words to day2 & s ! mean+ is1 t n[ at ?is "t1 ,i say unto !e1 t ?\ %alt be ) me 9 p>adise1 or heav51 :5 ,i asc5d into x1 aft] ,i h desc5d$ into hell1 & t o!r place :i* ,i mu/ g to1 be=e ,i come to heav53 b ?is s5se ( ! text is s evasive1 t none1 :o read ! scripture imp>tially1 c suppose t x is j2 & !re=e no?+ f>!r ne$ be said to x4 #b;dly1 ,x appe>s t ,*ri/ imm$iately w5t into heav51 z to 8 s\l1 :5 he di$ ^u ! cross1 f 8 la/ words1 ,fa!r1 into ?9e h&s ,i comm5d my _s2 :i* hav+ said1 he gave up ! gho/1 ,luke xxiii4 #df4 ,?is giv+ up himself to ,god1 implies a desire t ,god w\ld receive 8 _s2 ev5 z ,/eph5 said1 ) 8 dy+ brea?1 ,"l ,jesus1 receive my _s1 ,acts vii4 #ei4 ,*ri/1 9 effect1 desires t ,god w\ld receive 8 _s2 & c we suppose ?is pray] to be unansw]$1 or t he 0 n imm$iately receiv$ into heav58 ,we might f>!r h %[n h[ little gr\nd !y h to conclude t ,*ri/ w5t to prea* ! gospel to ^?1 :o1 by reason ( ! d>kness ( ! ,old ,te/am5t-disp5sation1 7 deta9$ 9 prison1 z be+ unfit = ! heav5ly /ate3 b ! fals5ess ( ?is supposition has be5 consid]$ else:]e1#bbg & !re=e pass x ov] at pres5t4 ,& z = t scripture1 :i* !y br+ 9 def5ce h]e(1 t ,*ri/ w5t & prea*$ to ! spirits 9 prison1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ai4 x is pla9 f ! context1 t ! apo/le means no?+ else !reby1 b 8 s5d+ ,noah to prea* to ! old _w1 :o 7 disob$i5t1 &1 = ?is1 7 s5t into ! prison ( hell1 aft] ! long-suff]+ ( ,god _h wait$ on !m :ile ! ark 0 build+4 ,h[ easy a matt] is x = ^?1 :o reg>d b ! analogy ( fai?1 or ! context ( ^? scriptures1 :i* !y br+ 9 def5ce ( _! wild absurdities1 to pret5d to prove any ?+ f scripture6#bbh ,z to :at !y say conc]n+ ,*ri/'s desc5d+ into hell1 to triumph ov] ! devils1 & o!rs1 :o 7 !re plung$ into t abyss ( mis]y1 ?is conjecture has no f\ndation 9 scripture4 ,we read1 inde$ ( 8 spoil+ pr9cipalities & p[]s1 & mak+ a %ew ( !m op5ly1 triumph+ ov] !m2 b x 0 9 8 cross1 & n 9 hell1 ,col4 ii4 #ae4 & else:]e ( 8 de/roy+ him t _h ! p[] ( dea?1 t is1 ! devil1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 ,b x 0 n by go+ 9 8 own ,p]son into t place1 :]e he is deta9$ 9 *a9s ( d>kness2 x 0 n by any ?+ done by him aft] 8 dea?1 b1 z x is express$1 by dea?1 z he pur*as$ t victory1 :i* he obta9$ ov] him on ! cross1 :i* 0 ! seat ( 8 triumph 9 ?is respect2 & !re=e !re is no f\ndation to ass]t 8 local desc5t into hell4 7#b47 ,! mo/ probable op9ion conc]n+ ,*ri/'s desc5t into hell1 :i* ,i _c b acquiesce 91 is :at is obs]v$ 9 ?is answ]1 z imply+ 8 cont9u+ 9 ! /ate ( ! dead1 & "u ! p[] ( dea? till ! ?ird day4 ,! ^w hell1 inde$1 9 our ,engli% tongue1 g5]ally1 if n always1 signifies t place ( torm5t1 :i* !y are adjudg$ to1 :o are = ev] exclud$ f ! div9e fav\r3 ?us x is said1 conc]n+ ! ri* man 9 ! p>able1 t 9 hell he lift up 8 eyes1 be+ 9 torm5ts1 ,luke xvi4 #bc4 ,b ! ,hebrew & ,greek words1#bbi :i* we (t5 translate hell1 h n only t1 b ano!r s5se affix$ to !m1 z !y sometimes signify ! grave2 s our translators frequ5tly r5d] ! ^w2 z :5 ,jacob speaks ( br++ d[n 8 gray hairs ) sorr[ to ! grave1 ,g54 xlii4 #ch4 & else:]e x is said1 ,! ,"l kille? & make? alive2 he br+e? d[n to grave1 & br+e? up1 #a ,sam4 ii4 #f4 ,& x is tak5 = ! /ate ( ! dead3 ?us ,jacob1 :5 he ?\ght t 8 son ,joseph 0 torn 9 pieces1 )\t be+ laid 9 ! grave1 says1 ,i w g d[n into ! grave1 unto my son1 ,g54 xxxvii4 #ce4 ,!re are _m o!r places 9 :i* ! ,hebrew ^w is s r5d]$2 & z = ! ,greek ^w1 t1 accord+ to its prop] d]ivation & signification1 d5otes ! /ate ( ! dead1 or ! unse5 /ate3 ?us our ,savi\r1 aft] dea?1 cont9u$ 9 ! /ate ( ! dead1 8 s\l be+ sep>ate f 8 body till ! ?ird day1 :5 8 /ate ( humiliation 0 f9i%$4 ,?is leads u to consid] ,*ri/'s /ate ( exaltation4 ,footnote #baf3 ,a piece ( silv] is ! same :i* is else:]e call$ a %ekel1 :i* 0 valu$ at ab\t half a cr[n1 ,engli% money2 s t ! :ole price = :i* our ,savi\r 0 sold into _! h&s1 0 no m ?an ?ree p\nds fifte5 %ill+s4 ,footnote #bag3 ,pilate is *>act]iz$1 by v>i\s writ]s1 z a man ( inhuman cruelty1 insatiable av>ice1 & inflexible ob/9acy4 ,an in/ance ( 8 cruelty we h m5tion$ 9 ,luke xiii4 #a4 9 8 m+l+ ! blood ( ! ,galileans ) _! sacrifices1 t is1 z "s suppose he fell ^u !m )\t a fair trial1 & murd]$ !m :ile !y 7 engag$ 9 a solemn act ( religi\s wor%ip1 (f]+ sacrifice at ,j]usalem1 9 "o ( ! public fe/ivals2 pret5d+1 ?\gh )\t a fair trial1 t !y 7 ( ! same m9d1 ) ,judas ( ,galilee1 :o _h p]suad$ _m ( ! ,galileans to refuse to give tribute to ,cs>4 ,a le>n$ writ] 7,vid4 ,grot4 9 ,luke xiii4 #a47 supposes1 n only t ?is 0 ! occasion ( ?is inhuman action1 :i* is n improbable1 7?\gh ,josephus makes no m5tion ( x7 b also t ?is is "o ( ^? ?+s :i* 0 report$ to ! emp]or1 :o did n approve ( x4 ,& aft]w>ds !re 7 o!r in/ances ( 8 oppression & mal-adm9i/ration laid be=e ,tib]ius1 :i*1 _h n t emp]or's dea? prev5t$1 x w\ld h occasion$ 8 disgrace2 & aft]w>ds he fell "u ! displeasure ( 8 successor1 & 0 n only turn$ out ( 8 procurator%ip1 b r$uc$ to su* mis]able circum/ances1 t he laid viol5t h&s on himself1 7,vid4 ,phil4 ,jud4 de ,leg4 ad ,caj4 ,joseph4 ,antiq4 ,lib4 ,,xviii4 cap4 #e4 ,euseb4 ,hi/4 ,eccles4 ,lib4 ,,ii4 cap4 #g47 ,!re=e we may well suppose1 t ?\gh he _h1 9 o!r respects no reg>d to ! ,jews2 yet1 on ?is occasion1 he fe>$1 le/ !y %\ld report 8 vile actions to ! emp]or1 & t !y w\ld repres5t ?is to him ) a malici\s ins9uation1 t he 0 8 enemy1 because he sp>$ our ,savi\r3 ?is occasion$ him to deliv] him up to !m1 to d :at !y w\ld ) him4 ,footnote #bah3 ,vid4 ,sozom4 ,hi/4 ,eccl4 ,lib4 ,i4 cap4 #h4 ,footnote #bai3 ,x is frequ5tly /yl$1 by ! ,romans1 ,s]vile supplicium1 7,vid4 ,val4 ,max4 ,lib4 ,,ii4 de discipl4 milit4 #ab47 z be+ inflict$1 by !m1 on none b slaves2 s "o 7,vid4 ,t]4 ,&r47 repres5ts a ma/] speak+ to 8 s]vant1 ,quid m]itus es8 ,to :i* he replies1 ,crucem4 ,juv4 9 ,satyr1 #f4 says1 ,pone ,crucem s]vo4 ,cic]o inveighs1 ) s mu* e>ne/ness1 aga9/ ?is sev]e & cruel puni%m5t1 t he signifies h[ glori\s & delightful a ?+ x w\ld be = him to declaim aga9/ x1 n only at ! exp5ce ( 8 /r5g?1 b ( 8 v life3 ,quorum ego de ac]bissima morte1 crudelissimoq2 cruciatu dicam1 cum eum locum tract>e cp]o2 ita dicam1 ut si me 9 ea qu]imonia1 quam sum habiturus de i/ius crudelitate1 de civium ,rom1 indignissima morte1 non modo vires1 v]um etiam vita deficiat1 id mihi prcl>um jucundum putem4 ,& else:]e he intimates1 t x 0 univ]sally reckon$ ! highe/ crime to crucify any "o t 0 free ( ,rome1 9 a beautiful climax1 or gradation ( expression3 ,fac9us e/1 v9ciri civem ,romanum2 scelus v]b]>i3 prope p>ricidium nec>i3 quid dicam 9 crucem toll]e8 7,vid4 ,orat4 9 ,v]r4 ,lib4 ,v47 ,& else:]e he says1 ,nom5 ipsum crucis1 absit non modo a corpore civium ,romanorum1 s$ etiam a cogitatione1 oculis1 auribus4 ,& he adds conc]n+ x1 toge!r ) o!r cruelties t att5d$ x1 ,h>um enim omnium r]um non solum ev5tus1 atque p]pessio1 s$ etiam conditio1 expectatio1 m5tio ipsa d5ique1 indigna cive ,romano1 atque hom9e lib]o e/4 7,vid4 ,orat4 pro ,c4 ,rabir47 ,z = ! cruelty ( ?is dea?1 x 0 s great1 t ! greate/ tortures t are express$ by ! ^w ,cruciatus1 are pla9ly d]iv$ f ,crux3 & "s ( ! ,roman emp]ors1 :o 7 ( a m m]ciful disposition ?an o!rs1 consid]+ ! inhumanity ( ?is k9d ( dea?1 :5 !y expos$ "s p]sons = _! crimes to public %ame ^u ! cross1 ord]$ !m fir/ to be put to dea? by ! sword4 ,footnote #bbj3 ,see ,l[? 9 loc4 ,footnote #bba3 ,vid4 ,wits4 9 ,symbol4 ,ex]citat4 #ah4 & ,pe>son on ! ,cre$1 ,article #e4 & ,p>k] de desc5su ,*ri/i ad inf]os4 ,footnote #bbb3 ,vid4 ,in/itut4 ,lib4 ,,ii4 cap4 #af4 #aj4 ,footnote #bbc3 ,vid4 ,pe>son on ! ,cre$1 ,artic4 #e4 ,footnote #bbd3 ,vid4 ,hi/ory ( ! apo/les ,cre$4 ,footnote #bbe3 ,! ,cre$ call$ ! ,apo/les' is n (f]$ by ! fir/ writ]s 9 :om x is f\nd1 ^u its own au?ority4 ,!y attempt to prove x f ! scriptures1 & we c receive x 9 no o!r way4 ,! article 8,he desc5d$ into hell0 did n orig9ally /& 9 ! ,ea/]n1 nor 9 ! ,roman cre$2 x 0 fir/ f\nd 9 ! cre$ ( ,aquileia1 :i* _h no?+ ( ,*ri/'s burial2 & no d\bt z is (t5 put = ! grave1 ?is article meant 9 x 8 burial4 ,:5 ins]t$ f !nce into ! two o!r cre$s1 :i* m5tion$ 8 burial already1 x 0 und]/ood ( 8 human s\l4 ,yet x /&s incoh]5tly1 = 8 body 0 crucifi$1 dead1 buri$1 arose1 & 0 se5 to asc5d3 b ?is article1 9 ! mid/ ( ^? v]bs1 pr$icates some?+ ( ano!r subject1 8 s\l4 ,yet if tak5 9 ! s5se ( 8,?\ wilt n leave my s\l 9 hell10 7,psa4 xvi4 ,acts ii47 x is true4 ,b & are ea* tak5 = ! invisible _w or sep>ate /ate1 ( ! good1 z well z evil1 bo? 9 ! old & new ,te/am5t1 & ?is 0 ?\ght by ,jews & ,g5tiles to be "u ! surface4 ,?us ,abraham & ,laz>us 7 suppos$ !re1 & ,samuel to h be5 call$ up f !nce4 ,*ri/ ass]t+ 8 div9ity1 mu/ allege he came f heav51 = t 0 ! place ( ,god4 ,he also return$ ?i!r1 & is to come f !nce2 yet he has gone to prep>e a place1 & 8 disciples expect$ by 8 promise to be ) him1 & s all o!r ,*ri/ians4 ,8 desc5t !re=e means t 8 s\l1 :5 sep>at$ f 8 body1 0 imm$iately ) ! sep>ate spirits1 :o are happy1 & s said to be 9 p>adise4 ,b :e!r above1 or bel[ ! surface1 is unimportant4 ,none b ! ,div9e ,_s is ubiquit>y1 b ! transitions ( o!rs may be z quick z ?\ght4 ,!y h means ( communication ) ea* o!r1 & c receive :at answ]s to our s5se ( light1 )\t bodily s5ses1 & no d\bt va/ly m satisfactorily1 ?an we d 9 our mo/ vivid dreams4 ,! ,div9e ,nature ( ,*ri/ 01 & is1 omnipres5t2 = he decl>$ he 0 9 heav5 :il/ on e>?1 & x is n probable t 8 human s\l 0 sep>at$ f ?is aft] 8 dea? any m ?an dur+ 8 life4 ,footnote #bbf3 ,?is !y call ,limbus ,patrum4 ,footnote #bbg3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 page #ed1 #ee1 & page #bji1 ante4 ,footnote #bbh3 #a ,pet] iii4 #ah4 describes ! suff]+s1 dea?1 & resurrection ( ,*ri/1 z enc\ragem5t = ! suff]+ sa9ts4 ,!re are no prepositions be=e 1 & 7fle% & _s37 our translators h tak5 ! =m] z ! dative ( ! "p affect$1 ! latt] z ! dative ( ! cause2 & h express$ ! =m] by 91 ! latt] by by4 ,"s preposition1 or prepositions mu/ be ins]t$ 9 ! translation4 ,x is said1 to pres]ve ! anti!sis1 ! same %\ld be repeat$1 & s x w be2 8,0 quick5$ 9 ! ,_s10 :i* w ref] to 8 human s\l4 ,b 8 human s\l 0 n dead1 & c\ld n be quick5$4 ,& x is absurd to sub/itute ! adjective quick1 7z ,dr4 ,horseley has done7 = ?is is to make1 n translate scripture4 ,nor c\ld 8 human s\l quick5 8 body2 x 0 ! p[] ( ,god1 :e!r we und]/& by ,_s 8 div9e nature1 ! p]son ( ! ,fa!r1 or ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,n[ z ! ^w ,_s "h _c mean 8 human s\l1 ?is passage w n prove t x w5t to any place1 or prison1 :atev]4 ,by :i*1 7v]4 #ai47 relates to ! ,div9e ,_s3 he1 t is1 ,*ri/1 w5t 7 hav+ gone17 prea*$ 7?is is also ! indef9ite pa/ t5se7 to ! spirits 9 prison4 ,! omission ( ! sub/antive v]b makes ! pres5t t5se2 & ! spirits "h spok5 ( 7 /ill 9 prison1 at ! "t ( ! writ+ ?is epi/le1 & !re=e :e!r good or evil1 !y _h n be5 set at l>ge by ,*ri/ f _! imprisonm5t4 ,! ^w disob$i5t is also ! indef9ite p>ticiple4 ,w5t1 prea*$1 & disob$i5t1 are all ! same t5se2 &1 com+ toge!r1 evid5tly relate to ! same "t4 connect !m )1 & p9 !m d[n to ! "t ( ! v]b wait$1 :i* is ! unf9i%$ action1 0 wait+1 ! t5se1 :i* is mo/ def9ite1 & 9 ?is case actually connect$ ) absolute "t1 to wit1 89 ! days ( ,noah40 ,! go+ =?1 ! prea*+1 & ! disob$i5ce1 7 !re=e all1 z well z ! wait+ ( ,god1 9 ! days ( ,noah1 & n betwe5 ! dea?1 & resurrection ( ,*ri/4 ,! reason t ! ,apo/le fixes on ! fe>ful example ( reject+ div9e in/ructions 9 ! days ( ,noah1 0 probably t ,noah _h be5 call$ 9 scripture a prea*] ( righte\sness3 ! ,"l _h also said ( t g5]ation1 t 8 ,_s %\ld n always /rive ) man1 :i* implies1 t 8 ,_s did g =? ) ! prea*+ ( t age2 & _! disob$i5ce 0 prov$ by _! de/ruction by ! deluge2 & _! dea? 9 imp5it5cy 0 a pro( ( _! ev]la/+ puni%m5t4 ,footnote #bbi3 & 4 ,que/4 ,,li41 ,,lii4 ,,que/4 ,,li4 ,:at 0 ! e/ate ( ,*ri/'s exaltation8 ,,answ4 ,! e/ate ( ,*ri/'s exaltation compreh5de? 8 resurrection1 asc5sion1 sitt+ at ! "r h& ( ! ,fa!r1 & 8 com+ aga9 to judge ! _w4 ,,que/4 ,,lii4 ,h[ 0 ,*ri/ exalt$ 9 8 resurrection8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ 0 exalt$ 9 8 resurrection1 9 t1 n hav+ se5 corruption 9 dea?1 ( :i* x 0 n possible = him to be held1 & hav+ ! v same body 9 :i* he suff]$1 ) ! ess5tial prop]ties !re(1 b )\t mortality & o!r common infirmities belong+ to ?is life1 really unit$ to 8 s\l1 he rose aga9 f ! dead ! ?ird day1 by 8 own p[]2 :]eby he decl>$ himself to be ! ,son ( ,god1 to h satisfi$ div9e ju/ice1 to h vanqui%$ dea?1 & him t _h ! p[] ( x1 & to be ,"l ( quick & dead2 all :i* he did z a public ,p]son1 ! ,head ( 8 *ur*1 = _! ju/ification1 quick5+ 9 grace1 support aga9/ enemies1 & to assure !m ( _! resurrection f ! dead at ! la/ day4 ,! =m] ( ^! answ]s conta9+ only a g5]al acc\nt ( :at is p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 "s foll[+ answ]s1 we pass x ov]1 & proce$ to consid] ,*ri/ z exalt$ 9 8 resurrection4 ,& accord+ly we may obs]ve1 ,i4 ,t he did n see corruption 9 dea?4 ,corruption accord+ to our common acceptation ( ! words imports two ?+s1 #a4 ,! dissolution ( ! frame ( nature1 or ! sep>ation ( s\l & body1 9 :i* s5se e "o t dies sees corruption2 = dea? is ! dissolution1 or sep>ation ( ! two con/itu5t p>ts ( man2 :i* !re=e ! apo/le calls ! dissolution ( ?is e>?ly tab]nacle1 #b ,cor4 v4 #a4 ,n[ :5 our ,savi\r is said n to see corruption1 x is n to be und]/ood 9 ?is s5se2 because he really di$4 #b4 ,x consi/s pr9cipally 9 ! body's be+ putrifi$1 or turn$ into du/4 ,9 ?is s5se x is said1 ,?\ wilt n suff] ?9e ,holy ,"o to see corruption1 ,acts ii4 #bg4 :i* is expla9$ 9 a foll[+ v]se1 9 :i* is said1 t 8 fle% did n see corruption1 v]4 #ca4 i4 e4 he did n cont9ue long en\gh 9 ! /ate ( ! dead1 = 8 body to be corrupt$1 :i* x w\ld h be51 )\t a cont9u$ miracle1 _h x la9 _m days 9 ! grave4 ,if x be object$1 t to lie two or ?ree days 9 ! grave is suffici5t to contract "s degree ( corruption2 !re=e ,*ri/'s body c\ld n1 9 all respects1 be free f corruption4 ,to ?is we answ]1 t !re 0 a peculi> h& ( provid5ce1 9 keep+ x f be+ corrupt$1 dur+ t %ort space ( "t1 9 :i* x cont9u$ 9 ! /ate ( ! dead1 :i* 0 an indication ( ! great reg>d :i* ,god _h to him1 8 suff]+s !re9 be+ n[ at an end4 ,b !re may be ano!r reason h]e( assign$1 inasmu* z ! fil? ( s9 is sometimes illu/rat$ by ?+s putrifi$ & corrupt$1 to beget 9 u a dete/ation !re(2 !re=e ,god w\ld n suff] ! body ( ,*ri/ to be corrupt$2 z 8 s\l _h n ! lea/ ta9t ( moral corruption 9 life1 x 0 n exp$i5t t 8 body %\ld h ! lea/ m>k or emblem ( x 9 dea?4 ,& x 0 also necess>y1 t 8 body %\ld n see corruption1 by be+ turn$ into du/1 z ! bodies ( all m5 w be2 o!rwise we c\ld n h _h s evid5t a pro(1 t ! same body :i* di$1 0 rais$ aga9 f ! dead1 :i* w be f>!r insi/$ on1 "u a foll[+ head1 :5 we consid] ! reason :y he rose aga9 s soon z ! ?ird day4 ,,ii4 ,x 0 n possible = our ,savi\r to be held any long] "u ! p[] ( dea?3 ?is is tak5 f ,acts ii4 #bd4 ,= ! und]/&+ :]e(1 let u consid]1 #a4 ,t _h he cont9u$ always "u ! p[] ( dea?1 x w\ld h argu$ ! insuffici5cy ( 8 satisfaction1 s t 8 ob$i5ce 9 life1 & 8 suff]+s 9 dea?1 c\ld n h atta9$ ! end design$ !reby2 & consequ5tly ! inf9ite wor? & value !re( w\ld1 9 effect1 h be5 d5i$4 ,!re=e ! ju/ice ( ,god be+ fully satisfi$1 x c\ld n refuse to release him out ( prison1 t is1 to raise him f ! dead4 #b4 ,x 0 n possible t he %\ld be held any long] "u ! p[] ( dea?1 ?an till ! ?ird day1 because ! purpose & promise ( ,god mu/ h its accompli%m5t4 ,&1 inde$1 he 0 giv5 to und]/&1 be=e he suff]$1 t 8 body %\ld be deta9$ no long] 9 ! grave2 z he intimates to 8 foll[]s1 ,de/roy ?is temple1 & 9 ?ree days ,i w raise x up1 ,john ii4 #ai4 ,?is ev5t1 !re=e1 0 propos$ z a sign1 & an appeal is made !reunto1 = ! confirmation ( 8 mission & doctr9e2 !re=e x 0 impossible t he %\ld be held any long] 9 ! grave4 ,,iii4 ,we are to prove1 t ,*ri/ actually rose aga9 f ! dead4 ,! two ma9 pro(s1 necess>y to support our fai? h]e91 are1 #a4 ,a suffici5t te/imony giv5 h]e( by creatures1 #b4 ,a f>!r confirmation ( x by miracles1 :i* are a div9e te/imony4 ,bo? ^! we h2 & x may be f>!r obs]v$1 t ! great ends ( 8 dea? & resurrection are fully obta9$1 z appe>s by daily exp]i5ce2 all :i* af=d$ u unque/ionable matt] ( conviction4 ,fir/1 ,z to ! =m] sort ( te/imony4 ,x 0 atte/$ by suffici5t1 und5iable evid5ce2 z1 #a4 ,by two angels1 :o 7 s5t f heav51 z ! fir/ witnesses !re(2 !y are describ$ z be+ 9 %9+ g>m5ts1 :o said1 ,:y seek ye ! liv+ among ! dead8 he is n "h1 b is ris51 ,luke xxiv4 #d-f4 ,!y are call$ inde$1 two m51 because !y appe>$ 9 human =m2 b ano!r evangeli/ calls !m two angels1 ,john xx1 #ab4 #b4 ,x 0 atte/$1 by sev]al m5 & wom51 :o 7 8 famili> fri5ds & foll[]s be=e 8 dea?1 & saw & conv]s$ ) him1 aft] 8 resurrection1 & !re=e _h suffici5t pro( t x 0 he :o suff]$ t 0 rais$ f ! dead4 ,&1 le/ ! te/imony ( 8 apo/les %\ld n be reckon$ suffici5t1 ?\gh !re 7 en\gh ( !m to atte/ ?is matt]1 he 0 aft]w>ds se5 by a great numb]1 namely1 ,above five hundr$ bre?r5 at once1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #f4 & surely1 all ^! c\ld n be deceiv$1 9 a matt] ( :i* x 0 necess>y = !mselves1 z well z o!rs1 t !y %\ld h ! fulle/ conviction4 ,n[ t x 0 morally impossible1 t 8 disciples1 9 p>ticul>1 %\ld be impos$ on1 w f>!r appe>1 if we consid]1 7#a47 ,t !y 7 8 intimate associates2 x 0 = ?is reason1 among o!rs1 t provid5ce ord]$ t he %\ld appe> to1 & conv]se mo/ly ) !m3 _h he appe>$ to o!rs1 :o nev] knew him be=e1 & told !m t he 0 ris5 f ! dead1 ?\gh !y c\ld n "q 8 be+ alive1 :il/ !y conv]s$ ) him2 yet !y might d\bt :e!r he 0 ! same p]son :o di$1 & s 0 rais$ f ! dead3 & x _c well be conceiv$ t su* c\ld receive a full conviction1 z to ?is matt]1 )\t a miracle3 b1 :5 he appe>$ to ^? :o 7 intimately acqua9t$ ) him1 be=e 8 dea?1 ! conviction is easy & natural2 =1 ,if 8 c\nt5ance1 or outw>d appe>ance1 z mu* resembl$ :at x 0 be=e 8 dea?1 z ours aft] a fit ( sickness does :at x 0 be=e2 !n 8 aspect1 or ext]nal appe>ance to !m1 w\ld af=d su* matt] ( conviction1 z v few pret5d to ga9say2 especially1 consid]+ x 0 b ?ree days s9ce !y saw him1 be=e he 0 crucifi$4 ,b x may be object$ to ?is1 t 8 c\nt5ance 0 s alt]$1 t x 0 h>d to "k him by x1 insomu* t ,m>y1 "o ( 8 intimate acqua9tance1 :5 %e fir/ saw him1 mi/ook him = ! g>d5]1 ,john xx4 #ad1 #ae4 & x is said1 t1 aft] ?is he appe>$ 9 ano!r =m unto two ( !m1 ,m>k xvi4 #ab4 ,z to ! =m] ( ^! scriptures1 ,m>y might easily mi/ake him = ano!r p]son1 ?r\gh surprize1 & n look+ /$fa/ly on him1 z n expect+ to see him4 ,?is h] mi/ake1 !re=e1 may easily be acc\nt$ =1 ?\gh we suppose 8 c\nt5ance n mu* to diff] f :at x 0 be=e 8 dea?4 ,z to ! o!r scripture1 :i* speaks ( 8 appe>+1 9 ano!r =m1 to two ( 8 disciples1 z !y walk$ into ! c\ntry2 ?is is m5tion$1 ) "s p>ticul> enl>gem5t1 by ! evangeli/ ,luke1 toge!r ) ! conv]sation our ,savi\r _h ) !m2 & x is obs]v$1 t _! eyes 7 hold51 t !y %\ld n "k him1 ,luke xxiv4 #af4 & t aft]w>ds _! eyes 7 op5$ & !y knew him1 v]4 #ca4 ,may we n1 f h5ce1 suppose1 t !re 0 some?+ pret]natural1 ei!r 9 ! *ange ( ,*ri/'s c\nt5ance1 to ! end t1 at fir/1 !y %\ld n "k him2 or else1 t !re 0 "s impress ^u ! m9ds ( ! disciples1 t prev5t$ _! kn[+ him8 ,if ! =m] ( ^! be suppos$1 z agreeable to ,/4 ,m>k's words1 relat+ to 8 appe>+ 9 ano!r =m2 ?is miracle w n give suffici5t occasion = u to conclude t our ,savi\r's c\nt5ance 0 s mu* alt]$1 :51 9 o!r in/ances1 he appe>$ to 8 disciples1 t x 0 impossible t !y %\ld "k him !reby3 b1 if ?is %\ld be all[$2 or1 if x %\ld be object$1 t ! mo/ intimate fri5ds may mi/ake ! p]son :om !y see1 if !re be no?+ else to judge by1 b ! lik5ess ( 8 c\nt5ance1 to :at x 0 be=e2 !n let u add1 7#b47 ,t our ,savi\r n only appe>$ to 8 disciples1 b conv]s$ ) !m1 & br\ght to _! remembrance :at _h pass$ betwe5 him & !m be=e 8 dea?3 ?us he says1 ,^! are ! words t ,i spake unto y :ile ,i 0 yet ) y1 c4 ,luke xxiv4 #dd4 ,n[1 :5 a p]son n only discov]s himself to o!rs1 b br+s to m9d private conv]sation t _h be=e pass$ betwe5 !m1 at p>ticul> times & places2 ?is leaves no gr\nd to d\bt :e!r x be ! same p]son1 or no4 ,!re=e 8 appe>+ to1 & conv]s+ ) 8 intimate1 p>ticul> fri5ds1 & call+ to m9d =m] conv]sation held ) !m be=e 8 dea?1 proves t he 0 ! same ,p]son t _h liv$ be=e2 & consequ5tly !y might be z sure t he 0 rais$ f ! dead1 z !y 7 t he di$4 #c4 ,^? p]sons1 :o1 aft] 8 resurrection1 7 witnesses to ! tru? h]e( to ! _w1 7 v wor?y ( cr$it2 =1 7#a47 ,!y 7 ( su* a temp]1 t !y w\ld believe no?+ !mselves1 b ^u ! fulle/ evid5ce2 & ?is !y _h to su* an extreme1 z is uncommon2 provid5ce s ord]+ x1 t we might1 f !nce1 be m sure t we 7 n impos$ on by _! report4 ,!y 7 incr$ul\s1 ev5 to a fault2 =1 #a/1 ,?\gh !y _h suffici5t intimation giv5 !m1 t our ,savi\r w\ld rise f ! dead1 at t "t t he really did1 & 7 also cr$ibly in=m$ by ! wom51 :o _h an acc\nt h]e( f ! angel1 t he 0 ris52 yet x is said1 ,_! words seem$ to !m z idle tales1 & !y believ$ !m n1 *ap4 xxiv4 #aa4 #b;dly1 ,aft] !y _h receiv$ a f>!r acc\nt ( ?is matt]1 f ^? two disciples1 :o conv]s$ ) him1 go+ to ,emmaus1 & !re=e _h suffici5t gr\nd1 f !m1 to conclude t he 0 ris5 f ! dead2 yet1 :5 our ,savi\r1 at ! same "t t !y 7 report+ ?is matt] to !m1 appe>$ 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 !y 7 t]rifi$1 z if !y _h se5 a _s1 ,luke xxiv4 #cf1 #cg4 ,?is f>!r discov]s h[ mu* !y 7 dis9cl9$ to believe any ?+1 )\t great] evid5ce ?an :at is g5]ally dem&$ 9 l cases4 #c;dly1 ,! report giv5 by ! re/ ( ! disciples to ,?omas1 conc]n+ 8 resurrection1 & 8 hav+ appe>$ to !m1 & conv]s$ ) !m1 :i* 0 a suffici5t gr\nd to induce any "o to believe x1 0 n1 9 ! lea/ reg>d$ by him1 :o det]m9$1 t unless he saw 9 8 h&s ! pr9t ( ! nails1 & put 8 f+] into ! pr9t ( ! nails1 & ?ru/ 8 h& into 8 side1 he w\ld n believe2 9 :i* he 0 aft]w>ds indulg$ by our ,savi\r = 8 conviction4 ,all ^! ?+s are pla9 pro(s t ! disciples1 :o 7 to be witnesses ( ?is matt]1 7 n p]sons ( su* a temp]1 z t !y might easily be impos$ on1 & !re=e _! report is m conv9c+ to u4 7#b47 ,!y 7 m5 ( an unspott$ "*1 unblemi%$ hone/y & integrity1 :i* is a v necess>y circum/ance to be reg>d$1 9 ^? :o are evid5ces to any matt]s ( fact3 _! conv]sation 0 subject to ! inspection ( _! mo/ invet]ate enemies1 :o1 if !y c\ld h f\nd any ?+ blame-wor?y !re91 w\ld1 d\btless1 h alleg$ x aga9/ !m1 z an exp$i5t to h br\ght _! p]sons & doctr9es into disrepute1 :i* w\ld h _h a t5d5cy to sap ! v f\ndation ( ! ,*ri/ian religion2 & ! ,jews ne$ n h _h rec\rse to p]secution1 or call$ 9 ! aid ( ! civil magi/rate to sil5ce !m1 if !y c\ld h produc$ any in/ances ( di%one/y1 or want ( integrity1 9 _! "*4 ,! apo/le ,pet]1 :o 0 "o ( ! witnesses to ?is tru?1 appeals to ! _w 9 ! behalf ( himself & ! re/ ( ! apo/les1 :5 he says1 ,we h n foll[$ cunn+ly devis$ fables1 :5 we made kn[n unto y ! p[] & com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 b 7 eye-witnesses ( 8 ,maje/y1 #b ,pet4 i4 #ah4 &1 inde$1 _! writ+s discov] n only great integrity1 b hol9ess1 & !re=e ! same apo/le /yles !m all1 ,holy m5 ( ,god1 v]4 #ba4 7#c47 ,!y c\ld n be suppos$ to h ! lea/ prospect ( advantage by deceiv+ ! _w1 z to ?is matt]2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 7 to look = no?+ else b ! greate/ degree ( opposition1 bo? f ! ,jews & ! ,hea!n4 ,! =m]1 :o _h always be5 su* enemies to _! ,"l & ,ma/]1 w\ld1 d\btless1 be s to !m2 &1 besides ?is1 !y reckon$ x _! int]e/ to oppose & p]secute e "o :o propagat$ ?is doctr9e1 inasmu* z !y appreh5d$1 t1 if ! _w believ$ x1 x w\ld fa/5 an et]nal m>k ( infamy ^u !m2 & !y 7 also appreh5sive1 t x w\ld br+ on !m ! guilt ( 8 blood1 t is1 ! des]v$ puni%m5t !re(1 ,acts v4 #bh4 ,if any "o %\ld object1 t !y might h "s view to _! own int]e/1 :5 !y fir/ became ,*ri/'s disciples1 or expect "s secul> advantage1 by be+ ! subjects ( 8 k+dom1 z appreh5d+ t x 0 ( a temporal nature2 ?is !y _h n any gr\nd = f him4 ,besides1 s9ce 8 crucifixion1 all expectations ( t k9d 7 at an end2 & !re=e _! report+ t he 0 ris5 f ! dead1 if he _h n be5 s1 w\ld h be5 to inv5t a lie1 contr>y to _! own int]e/4 ,moreov]1 !y w\ld h]e9 n only h impos$ on o!rs1 b h incurr$ ! div9e displeasure1 & ru9$ _! own s\ls1 ! happ9ess :]e( 0 equally conc]n$ 9 ! tru? ( _! te/imony ) t ( ours2 & none c suppose t !y ev] appe>$ s desp]ate1 z n to reg>d :at became ( !m1 ei!r 9 ?is or ano!r _w4 ,?us we h consid]$ ! te/imony ( ^? apo/les1 :o saw & conv]s$ ) ,*ri/ aft] 8 resurrection1 toge!r ) _! respective "*1 z witnesses h]e(4 ,& to !m we h ! addition ( ano!r witness to ?is tru?1 namely1 ! apo/le ,paul1 :o saw him 9 an extraord9>y mann]1 aft] 8 asc5sion into heav51 & he>d 8 voice1 say+1 ,saul1 ,saul1 :y p]secute/ ?\ me8 ,i am ,jesus1 :om ?\ p]secute/1 *ap4 xxvi4 #ad-af4 ^u ?is occasion he says1 conc]n+ himself1 ,la/ ( all he 0 se5 ( me also1 z ( "o born out ( due "t1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #h4 t is1 "o :o _h ?is qualification = ! apo/le%ip1 or 8 be+ a witness to ,*ri/'s resurrection1 aft] t "t1 9 :i* o!rs 7 qualifi$ to be> _! te/imony h]eunto1 t is1 aft] 8 asc5sion into heav54 ,& we may obs]ve1 conc]n+ ?is witness1 t he 0 well kn[n1 by all ! ,jews1 to h be5 "o ( ! mo/ invet]ate enemies to ,*ri/ianity 9 ! _w2 :i* he frequ5tly aft]w>ds took occasion to m5tion1 t s 8 te/imony might be m reg>d$2 &1 inde$1 no?+ %ort ( ! fulle/ evid5ce1 z to ?is matt]1 c\ld induce him to =ego 8 secul> int]e/1 & 9 common ) ! re/ ( ! apo/les1 to expose himself to ! loss ( all ?+s1 9 def5ce ( ?is tru?4 ,&1 n[ we are speak+ conc]n+ ! witnesses to ,*ri/'s resurrection1 & ! apo/le ,paul1 z atte/+ ?is1 f 8 hav+ se5 him 9 glorifi$ /ate1 we may take notice ( "o m evid5ce h]eunto1 namely1 ! bless$ m>tyr ,/eph51 :o decl>$1 9 ! pres5ce ( 8 enrag$ enemies1 ,behold1 ,i see ! heav5s op5$1 & ! ,son ( man /&+ on ! "r h& ( ,god1 ,acts vii4 #ef4 ,he 01 d\btless1 "o ( ! holie/1 & mo/ upright m5 9 8 day2 &1 :5 he gave ?is te/imony1 x is said1 9 ! =ego+ words1 ,he 0 full ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & c]ta9ly ! ,holy ,gho/1 w\ld n sugge/ a falsity to him3 & ?is he spake :5 ready to expire1 &1 at su* a "t1 m5 are "u no temptation to deceive ! _w2 s t if1 at any "t1 !y are to be believ$1 x is !n1 :5 !y are 9 ! mo/ s]i\s frame1 & ?\ghtful ab\t ! _w into :i* !y are imm$iately pass+4 ,?us conc]n+ ! te/imony ( ,*ri/'s fri5ds & foll[]s to 8 resurrection4 ,&1 to ?is1 we might add ! te/imony ( enemies !mselves h]eunto2 !y 7 =c$ to own ?is tru?1 ?\gh x 0 s mu* aga9/ _! own int]e/1 & made _! crime1 9 crucify+ him appe> s black & he9\s4 ,?us we may obs]ve1 t :5 ,*ri/ 0 buri$1 ! ,jews desir$ ,pilate1 f ! intimation :i* !y be=e _h receiv$1 t he 0 to rise aga9 aft] ?ree days1 t 8 sepul*re %\ld be made sure till t "t1 :i* 0 done accord+ly2 a /one roll$ to ! m\? !re(1 & seal$1 & a wat* appo9t$ to gu>d x2 & ^! 7 ,jews1 z ,pilate says1 ,ye h a wat*1 g y\r way1 make x z sure z y c1 ,matt4 xxvii4 #fe4 ,he did n ord] ,*ri/'s fri5ds & foll[]s to wat* ! sepul*re1 b 8 enemies2 & x is obs]v$1 conc]n+ !m1 t :5 ! /one 0 roll$ f ! door ( ! sepul*re1 by ! m9i/ry ( an angel1 ! keep]s1 or ! wat* :i* ,pilate _h set1 did %ake & became z dead m51 *ap4 xxviii4 #d4 or 7 ready to die ) fe>4 ,?is c\ld n ?r[ !m into a sleep1 = fe> awak5s1 r ?an /upifies ! passions2 ^u ?is x is said1 ,"s ( ! wat* came into ! city1 & %ew$ unto ! *ief prie/s ! ?+s t 7 done2 & :5 !y _h assembl$ toge!r1 & _h tak5 c\nsel1 !y gave l>ge money unto ! soldi]s1 say+1 ,say ye1 8 disciples came by night1 & /ole him away1 :ile we slept2 &1 s9ce ?is w\ld r5d] !m liable to ! gov]nor's res5tm5t1 & "s degree ( puni%m5t = _! n att5d+ _! respective po/1 ) t wat*fulness t 0 necess>y1 !y add1 ,we w p]suade him & secure y2 ^u :i* x is said1 ,!y took ! money1 & did z !y 7 taught2 & ?is say+ is commonly report$ among ! ,jews until ?is day4 ,?is is ! mo/ /upid & absurd me?od t c\ld be tak51 to disc\nt5ance ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/'s resurrection2 &1 inde$ x conta9s a pro( !re(3 ! soldi]s1 at fir/1 report$ matt] ( fact2 b ! evasion !re( confutes itself4 ,mu/ we n suppose1 t !re 7 a consid]able numb] t wat*$ ! sepul*re8 ,d\btless1 !y w\ld take c>e to h sev]al !re pres5t1 le/ ^? :o might come to /eal him away %\ld be too /rong = !m3 &1 if !re 7 sev]al ( !m pres5t1 c\ld !y be all asleep at ! same "t8 & c\ld ! tomb be op5$1 :i* !y _h made /rong] ?an ord9>y1 & ! /one roll$ f x1 & yet none ( !m be awak5$ out ( _! sleep8 ,besides1 if !y 7 asleep1 _! evid5ce1 t ,*ri/ 01 at ! same "t1 /ol5 away by 8 disciples1 is too ridicul\s to be reg>d$ by any1 :o consid] :at sort ( evid5ce des]ves to be cr$it$2 = h[ c\ld !y "k :at 0 done :5 !y 7 asleep8 ,?us conc]n+ ! te/imony giv5 to ,*ri/'s resurrection1 bo? by angels & m54 ,we proce$ to consid]1 ,secondly1 ,h[ x 0 confirm$ by miracles1 :i* are no o!r ?an a div9e te/imony4 ,! =m] sort ( evid5ce1 inde$1 is suffici5t to conv9ce any "o1 :o does n give way to ! greate/ degree ( scepticism3 b yet we h f>!r pro( ( x2 =1 z ! apo/le says1 ,if we receive ! witness ( m51 ! witness ( ,god is great]1 #a ,john v4 #ai4 ,n[ ,god himself has be5 pleas$ to set 8 seal to ?is tru?1 or to confirm x by ! extraord9>y te/imony ( miracles1 :i* 7 wr\ght by ! apo/les2 :i* 01 9 "s respect1 necess>y1 t ! fai? ( ^?1 :o 7 to be conv9c$ !reby1 might be prop]ly div9e1 & !re=e f\nd$ on great] evid5ce ?an t ( human te/imony1 h[ und5iable soev] x 73 ?us x is said1 t ) great p[] gave ! apo/les witness ( ! resurrection ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,acts iv4 #cc4 & ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 p>ticul>1 by ^: imm$iate effici5cy ^! miracles 7 wr\ght1 is said to be a witness h]eunto3 ?us ! apo/les say1 ,we are 8 witnesses ( ^! ?+s1 & s is also ! ,holy ,gho/1 :om ,god ha? giv5 to !m t obey him1 *ap4 v4 #cb4 ! mean+ ( :i* is1 we are speak+ & act+ by ! imm$iate p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 confirm+ to y ?is great tru?4 ,&1 inde$1 ^? miracul\s gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 7 an extraord9>y means = ! conviction ( ! _w conc]n+ ?is tru?2 :i* our ,savi\r gave 8 foll[]s gr\nd to expect1 at ?is "t1 be=e 8 dea?1 :5 he spake conc]n+ ! ,_s1 :i* 0 n be=e giv51 ,john vii4 #cf4 t is1 n 9 s great a degree1 s z to enable !m to speak ) div]s tongues1 & "w v>i\s sorts ( miracles1 beyond :at !y _h done be=e2 accord+ly x is said1 ,! ,holy ,gho/ 0 n yet1 or be=e ?is1 giv51 because t ,jesus 0 n glorifi$4 ,?is ,*ri/ also promis$ !m1 imm$iately be=e 8 asc5sion into heav51 t ^! signs %all foll[ !m t believe2 9 my "n %all !y ca/ out devils2 !y %all speak ) new tongues1 !y %all take up s]p5ts1 &1 if !y dr9k any deadly ?+1 x %all n hurt !m2 !y %all lay h&s1 & !y %all recov]1 ,m>k xvi4 #ag1 #ah4 ,^! miracles are call$ signs1 z orda9$ to signify or give a pro( ( ,*ri/'s resurrection2 & !y are said to be wr\ght by !m1 :o _h ! fai? ( miracles1 believ$ x !mselves1 & h]eby induc$ o!rs to believe x2 & also !y wr\ght !m 9 8 "n1 ) a design to set =? 8 glory1 :i* c\ld n h be5 ev9c$ h]eby1 _h he n be5 ris5 f ! dead4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t all ! gifts & graces ( ! ,_s1 :i* believ]s are made p>tak]s (1 are conv9c+ evid5ces ( ?is doctr9e4 ,b ?is w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ head1 :5 we speak to ! latt] "p ( ?is answ]1 respect+ ! fruits & consequ5ces ( ,*ri/'s resurrection1 :i* ! *ur*1 9 all ! ages1 !re(1 exp]i5ces1 :]eby ! "w ( grace is begun1 c>ri$ on1 & p]fect$ 9 !m2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,iv4 ,! prop]ties ( ! body ( ,*ri/1 z ?us rais$ f ! dead1 z x is said1 9 ?is answ]1 t ! same body 0 rais$ aga91 ) all ! ess5tial prop]ties !re(1 b )\t mortality1 & o!r common infirmities belong+ to ?is life4 #a4 ,x 0 ! same body :i* suff]$ t 0 rais$ f ! dead1 o!rwise x c\ld n be call$ a resurrection3 ?us ! apo/le ,paul1 speak+ conc]n+ ! g5]al resurrection at ! la/ day1 comp>es x to ! spr++ up ( se$1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #cg1 #ch4 t is s[n 9 ! gr\nd1 :i*1 ?\gh x be v mu* alt]$1 z to its %ape1 & _m accid5tal prop]ties1 yet x is ! same = sub/ance t 0 s[n2 accord+ly1 e se$ ha? its own body2 ! matt] is ! same1 ?\gh ! =m be diff]5t4 #b4 ,:5 x is said1 t ! body ( ,*ri/ _h ! same ess5tial prop]ties :i* x _h be=e 8 dea?1 we are to und]/& h]eby1 t x 0 mat]ial1 & end[$ ) ! same s5ses t x _h be=e1 :i* 7 ex]cis$ 9 ! same mann]1 ?\gh x may be1 9 a great] degree4 #c4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t x _h n ! same accid5tal prop]ties :i* belong$ to x be=e2 = x 0 )\t mortality1 & o!r infirmities ( ?is life2 ?us ! apo/le speaks1 conc]n+ ! resurrection ( all believ]s to ?is purpose1 ,x is s[n 9 corruption1 x is rais$ 9 incorruption2 x is s[n 9 di%on\r1 x is rais$ 9 glory2 x is s[n 9 weakness1 x is rais$ 9 p[]2 x is s[n a natural body1 x is rais$ a spiritual body1 v]4 #db-dd4 & x is said 9 p>ticul>1 conc]n+ our ,savi\r1 t1 be+ rais$ f ! dead1 he die? no m1 ,rom4 vi4 #i4 t is1 he 0 rais$ immortal4 ,& z believ]s1 aft] _! resurrection f ! dead1 %all be deliv]$ f ! common infirmities ( life1 su* z hung]1 ?ir/1 pa91 sickness1 & ! l2 mu* m may we conclude t our ,savi\r 0 s3 b h[ f> 8 human nature 0 *ang$ z to all ! prop]ties !re(1 x is n = u to pret5d to det]m9e1 nor ought we to be too inquisitive ab\t x2 nev]!less1 we may conclude1 t ?\gh x 0 rais$ incorruptible & immortal1 & exempt$ f ! common infirmities ( ?is life2 yet x 0 n1 :ile "h on e>?1 clo!d ) t lu/re & glory :i* 0 put ^u x1 :5 he asc5d$ into heav52 ! reason ( :i* might probably be ?is1 t he might conv]se ) m51 or t !y might be able to be> 8 pres5ce1 :i* !y c\ld n h done1 _h 8 body be5 s glori\s1 z x is n[ at pres5t1 s9ce 8 asc5sion into heav54 ,v4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ,*ri/ 0 rais$ f ! dead on ! ?ird day1 t is1 he cont9u$ 9 ! /ate ( ! dead1 f ! ev5+ ( ! six? day1 to ! morn+ ( ! fir/1 :i* is ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?3 ?us ! day on :i* ,*ri/ di$ is said to be ! prep>ation1 & ! ,sabba? drew on1 ,luke xxiii4 #ed4 :i* ano!r ,evangeli/ expla9s1 & says1 ,x 0 ! prep>ation1 t is1 ! day be=e ! ,sabba?1 ,m>k xv4 #db4 ,! reason :y ! day be=e ! ,sabba? is s call$1 is1 because x 0 ! day :]e9 !y prep>$ e ?+ t 0 necess>y = ! solemnity ( ! day foll[+1 & gave a dispat* to _! worldly affairs1 t !y might n be emb>rass$ !re)1 & t by =e-?\ght & m$itation on ! "w ( t day1 !y might be bett] prep>$4 ,?is 0 on ! six? day ( ! week1 & ,*ri/ di$ 9 ! ev5+1 n long be=e sun-set2 & x is also said1 t he rose aga9 f ! dead :5 ! sev5? day 0 pa/1 v e>ly 9 ! morn+ on ! fir/ day ( ! week1 *ap4 xvi4 #a1 #b4 s t our ,savi\r cont9u$ 9 ! /ate ( ! dead a "p ( ! six?1 ! :ole sev5?1 & a "p ( ! fir/ day ( ! week2 ^u :i* acc\nt he is said to rise aga9 on ! ?ird day1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #d4 t is1 ! ?ird day1 inclusive ( ! day ( 8 dea?1 & t ( 8 resurrection4 ,! le>n$ bi%op ,pe>son1 9 8 m>g9al notes on ! fif? article ( ! ,cre$1 illu/rates x by a t]tian1 or ?ird-day ague1 :i* is s call$1 ?\gh !re be b "o day's int]mission betwe5 ! p>oxisms !re(1 & s ! fir/ & ?ird day are bo? includ$ 9 ! computation4 ,?is is f>!r illu/rat$ by him & o!rs1 :o treat on ?is subject1 viz4 t ! scripture (t5 speaks ( a numb] ( days1 inclusive ( ! fir/ & la/2 z :5 x is said1 ,:5 eight days 7 accompli%$1 our ,savi\r 0 circumcis$1 ,luke xii4 #ba4 includ+ ! days ( 8 bir? & circumcision1 betwe5 :i* six days int]v5$4#bcj ,?us our ,savi\r cont9u$ ?ree days 9 ! /ate ( ! dead1 inclusive ( ! fir/ & la/2 or1 he rose aga91 ! ?ird day1 accord+ to ! scriptures4 ,we %all n[ consid] :at reasons may be assign$ :y provid5ce ord]$ t ,*ri/ %\ld cont9ue ?ree days1 & no long]1 9 ! /ate ( ! dead4 #a4 ,x seems agreeable to ! wisdom ( ,god t !re %\ld be "s space ( "t betwe5 8 dea? & resurrection1 t s !re might be a suffici5t evid5ce t he 0 really dead1 s9ce mu* dep5ds on our belief !re(4 ,he might h brea!d =? 8 s\l into ! h&s ( ,god "o mom5t1 & receiv$ x aga91 z rais$ f ! dead1 ! next3 b ,god1 9 wisdom1 ord]$ x o!rwise2 =1 _h he expir$1 & rose f ! dead1 9 s %ort a "t1 x might h be5 que/ion$ :e!r he di$ or no2 :]eas 8 ly+ 9 ! grave till ! ?ird day1 puts ?is matt] beyond all dispute4 #b4 ,x 0 agreeable to ! goodness & c>e ( provid5ce t our ,savi\r %\ld n cont9ue too long 9 ! /ate ( ! dead3 _h he cont9u$ sev]al ye>s 9 ! grave1 !re c\ld n h be5 an appeal to 8 resurrection1 dur+ all t space ( "t1 to confirm ! fai? ( 8 p conc]n+ 8 mission4 ,god w\ld n keep 8 p too long 9 susp5se1 :e!r x 0 he t 0 to r$eem ,israel2 nor w\ld he too long delay ! p\r+ =? ( 8 ,_s1 or ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 :i* 7 design$ to be def]r$ till ,*ri/'s ris+ f ! dead2 & x seems mo/ conv5i5t t he %\ld soon rise f ! dead1 t is1 on ! ?ird day1 t ! _w might h a conv9c+ pro( ( 8 resurrection1 :ile 8 dea? 0 fre% 9 _! memories1 & ! subject-matt] ( ! disc\rse ( all ! _w4 ,& !y1 hav+ be5 told ( ?is be=e-h&1 71 or ought to h be5 9 expectation ( ?is wond]ful & glori\s ev5t2 & consequ5tly x w\ld be an exp$i5t = _! great] conviction4 ,object4 ,to :at has be5 said conc]n+ ,*ri/'s aris+ aga9 on ! ?ird day1 s z t he lay b "o :ole day 9 ! grave1 & a "p ( two days1 x is object$1 t he is said1 9 ,matt4 xii4 #dj4 to be ?ree days & ?ree nights 9 ! he>t ( ! e>?1 :i* includes a long] "t ?an :at is be=e m5tion$2 !re=e he 0 crucifi$ on ! fif? day ( ! week1 n on ! six?2 & x is also contr>y to :at has be5 said conc]n+ 8 be+ crucifi$ on ! prep>ation be=e ! ,sabba?4 ,answ4 ,9 answ] to ?is objection1 let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t x _c be d5i$1 accord+ to ! scripture-acc\nt ( "t1 t ! measure ( a day conta9s ! space ( "t1 f "o ev5+ to ! next1 :i* is tw5ty-f\r h\rs4 ,?is we call a natural day1 ! night be+ ! fir/ "p !re(1 & n ! morn+ accord+ to our computation1 z we reckon a day to conta9 ! space ( "t f "o morn+ to ! next4 ,! reason :y ! ,jews ?us beg9 _! day1 is1 because x is said1 ,! ev5+ & ! morn+ 7 ! fir/ day1 ,g54 i4 #e4 & ! ,sabba? day 0 reckon$ to cont9ue ! space ( "t1 f ! ev5+ ( ! six? day1 to ! ev5+ ( ! sev5?1 viz4 f sun-set to sun-set2 z x is said1 ,f ev5 unto ev5 %all ye celebrate y\r sabba?1 ,lev4 xxiii4 #cb4 ,?is f>!r appe>s1 f :at is said conc]n+ our ,savi\r's go+ into ,cap]naum1 &1 on ! ,sabba? day1 ent]+ into ! synagogue1 & tea*+2 :]eas x is said1 9 a foll[+ v]se1 ,:5 ! ,sabba? 0 ov]1 !y br\ght unto him all t 7 diseas$ & possess$ ) devils2 & ! city 0 ga!r$ toge!r at ! door1 & he heal$ _m t 7 sick ( div]s diseases1 c4 ,m>k i4 #ba4 comp>$ ) v]4 #cb-cd4 f :5ce x appe>s1 t ! ,sabba? 0 ov] at sun-set t day2 = ! ,jews1 ?9k+ x unlawful to heal on ! ,sabba? day1 z !y expressly say else:]e1 w\ld n br+ ^? :o _h diseases to be heal$ till ! ,sabba? 0 pa/4 #b4 ,:5 a :ole natural day1 consi/+ ( tw5ty-f\r h\rs1 is spok5 ( 9 scripture1 x is g5]ally call$ a day & a night1 or an ev5+ & a morn+4 ,! ,jews h no comp\nd ^w to express ?is by1 z ! ,greeks#bca h3 ?us x is said1 ,unto two ?\s& & ?ree hundr$ days1 !n %all ! sanctu>y be cleans$1 ,dan4 viii4 #ad4 ,! ^w :i* we r5d] days1 9 ! ,hebrew1 signifies1 z our m>g9al ref]5ce obs]ves1 ev5+ morn+1 or s _m spaces ( "t1 ea* ( :i* consi/s ( ev5+ & morn+2 & else:]e x is said1 t ,moses 0 ^u ! m\nt =ty days & =ty nights1 ,exod4 xxiv4 #bh4 t is1 =ty ( ^? spaces ( "t1 :i* we call days1 ea* ( :i* make a day & a night2 s t a day & a night1 accord+ to ! ,hebrew way ( speak+1 imports no m ?an a day2 !re=e1 :5 our ,savi\r is said to be ?ree days & ?ree nights 9 ! he>t ( ! e>?1 x is an hebraism1 :i* signifies no m ?an ?ree days1 or ?ree ( ^? spaces ( "t1 ea* ( :i* be+ compleat$1 consi/s ( a day & a night4 #c4 ,x is a v common ?+1 9 scripture1 = a "p ( a day to be put = a day1 by a synecdo*e ( ! "p = ! :ole2 !re=e a "p ( t space ( "t1 :i*1 :5 complet$1 conta9s day & night1 or ! space ( tw5ty-f\r h\rs1 is call$2 !re=e t :i* is done on ! ?ird day1 be=e x is completely end$1 is said to take up ?ree days 9 do+3 ?us ,e/h] says1 ,fa/ ye = me1 & nei!r eat nor dr9k ?ree days1 night or day2 ,i also & my maid5s w fa/ likewise1 & s w ,i g unto ! k+1 ,e/h4 iv4 #af4 :]eas x is said aft] ?is1 t on ! ?ird day ,e/h] put on h] royal app>el1 & /ood 9 ! c\rt ( ! k+'s h\se1 *ap4 v4 #a4 !re=e %e c\ld n be said to fa/ ?ree :ole days1 b a "p !re(2 =1 be=e ! ?ird day 0 end$1 %e w5t to ! k+4 ,!re=e a "p ( ?ree days1 or t :i* is said to be done aft] ?ree days1 or ?ree days & ?ree nights1 :i* is all "o1 t may be said to be done on ! ?ird day1 ?\gh n completely end$4 ,!re=e our ,savi\r may be said to be ?ree days & ?ree nights 9 ! he>t ( ! e>?1 t is1 a "p ( ^? spaces ( "t1 :i*1 if complet$1 w\ld h conta9$ ?ree days & ?ree nights4 ,,vi4 ,*ri/ rais$ himself f ! dead by 8 own p[]4 ,"h let x be consid]$1 #a4 ,t no p[] b :at is div9e1 c raise ! dead1 s9ce x is a br++ back ! dissolv$ frame ( nature into ! same1 or a bett] /ate ?an t 9 :i* x 0 be=e its dissolution1 & a rem&+ ! s\l1 :i* 0 9 ! h& ( ,god t x may be aga9 unit$ to its body1 :i* none c d1 b ,god himself4 ,accord+ly ! apo/le m5tions x z a bran* ( ! div9e glory1 & ,god is repres5t$1 z he :o quick5e? all ?+s1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ac4 !re=e ! body ( ,*ri/ 0 rais$ by div9e p[]3 ?us ! apo/le says1 ,?is ,jesus ha? ,god rais$ up1 ,acts ii4 #cb4 &1 :5 he m5tions x else:]e1 he makes use ( a phrase t is uncommonly emphatical2 he wants words to express x1 :5 he speaks ( ! exce$+ greatness ( 8 p[] :i* he wr\ght 9 ,*ri/1 :5 he rais$ him f ! dead4#bcb #b4 ,s9ce ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 are ,god1 z has be5 obs]v$ "u a =ego+ answ]1#bcc x foll[s1 t ?is inf9ite p[] belongs equally & alike to !m all1 & !re=e all ^! div9e ,p]sons may be said to h rais$ ,*ri/'s body f ! dead4 ,t ! ,fa!r rais$ him1 no "o d5ies t speaks ( ! resurrection2 & ! apo/le expressly says1 t he 0 rais$ up f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ,rom4 vi4 #d4 ,& x is f>!r said1 t he rais$ himself f ! dead3 ?us he tells ! ,jews1 speak+ ( ! temple ( 8 body1 de/roy ?is temple1 & 9 ?ree days ,i w raise x up1 ,john ii4 #ai4 ,& t ! ,holy ,gho/ rais$ him1 seems to be impli$ 9 t expression1 9 :i* x is said1 ,he 0 decl>$ to be ! ,son ( ,god ) p[]1 accord+ to ! ,_s ( hol9ess1 by ! resurrection f ! dead1 ,rom4 i4 #d4 t is1 ! ,_s1 by ?is act ( div9e p[]1 decl>$ him to h be5 ! ,son ( ,god1 & to h f9i%$ ! "w he came ab\t2 & else:]e he is said to be quick5$ by ! ,_s1 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ah4 #c4 ,*ri/1 by rais+ himself by 8 own p[]1 decl>$ t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 t is1 n only a div9e ,p]son1 :i* 8 ,son%ip always implies1 b 8 mission & au?ority to act z ,m$iator2 & also t he _h accompli%$ ! "w t he came into ! _w ab\t4 ,z to :at our ,savi\r says1 conc]n+ 8 rais+ himself by 8 own p[]2 ! ,soc9ians appreh5d+ ?is to be an argum5t t5d+ to ov]?r[ ! s*eme !y lay d[n1 :o d5y 8 div9ity1 are =c$ to make use ( a v sorry evasion1 :5 !y pret5d to give ! s5se ( t scripture be=e m5tion$1 ,de/roy ?is temple1 & aft] ?ree days ,i w raise x up4 ,!y suppose1 t ! mean+ is only ?is1 t ! ,fa!r put life into 8 dead body1 & unit$ x to ! s\l1 &1 aft] t1 he lift$ himself up out ( ! grave1 :i* is c]ta9ly a v jejune & empty s5se ( ! words3 ,is x s great a matt] = a ,p]son1 :o 0 quick5$ by div9e p[]1 to lift up himself f ! grave1 9 :i* he lay8 ,9 ?is s5se1 any "o may be said to raise himself up1 z well z ,*ri/1 or any "o might raise ! dead aft] ?is1 by tak+ him by ! h&1 & lift+ him up f ! gr\nd4 ,?is %ews h[ mu* m5 are sometimes put to x to support a cause t is de/itute ( solid argum5ts = its def5ce4 ,accord+ to ?is me?od ( reason+1 ! :ole _w may be said to raise !mselves at ! la/ day1 :5 ,god has put life into _! dead bodies3 b c]ta9ly m ?an ?is is impli$ 9 ,*ri/'s rais+ himself up1 inasmu* z x is oppos$ to 8 body's be+ de/roy$1 or ! frame ( nature's be+ dissolv$ 9 dea?2 !re=e he c]ta9ly int5ds t he w\ld ex]t div9e p[]1 9 rais+ himself f ! dead1 & h]eby decl>e himself to be a div9e ,p]son1 or ! ,son ( ,god4 ,,vii4 ,we are next to consid] ! effects ( ,*ri/'s resurrection1 ei!r z !y respect himself or 8 p4 #a4 ,z to :at conc]ns himself4 ,?is 0 a demon/rative evid5ce t he _h fully satisfi$ ! ju/ice ( ,god1 or paid ! :ole price ( r$emption1 :i* he _h und]tak5 to d2 = h]eby he 0 releas$ out ( ! prison ( ! grave1 n only by ! p[]1 b ! ju/ice ( ,god1 & receiv$ a full dis*>ge2 & accord+ly 01 9 ?is respect1 ju/ifi$1 & a full pro( giv5 t ! "w ( r$emption 0 br\ght to p]fection4 ,x is also obs]v$1 t h]eby he conqu]$ dea?1 & de/roy$ him1 t _h ! p[] ( x1 to wit1 ! devil1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 & s procur$ to himself a "r to be ackn[l$g$ z ! ,"l bo? ( ! dead & ! liv+1 ,rom4 xiv4 #i4 ,?is is1 9 "s respects1 diff]5t f t univ]sal dom9ion :i* he _h ov] all ?+s1 z ,god1 :i* 0 ! result ( 8 be+ ! ,creator ( all ?+s & 0 n pur*as$ or conf]r$ ^u him1 z ! consequ5ce ( 8 p]=m+ ! "w :i* he came into ! _w ab\t3 ,i say1 ?is dom9ion1 :i* we are consid]+1 is :at belongs to him z ,m$iator2 & x includes 9 x a peculi> "r :i* he has1 z ,m$iator1 to conf] on 8 p ^? bless+s :i* accompany salvation2 & 8 "r to give laws to 8 *ur*1 def5d !m f _! spiritual enemies1 & be/[ all ! bless+s on !m1 :i* 7 promis$ to !m 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 & also 9 8 ord]+ all ! affairs ( provid5ce to be subs]vi5t !reunto4 ,_h he n design$ to r$eem any ( ! race ( mank9d1 he w\ld h _h a dom9ion ov] ! _w1 z ,god1 ! ,judge ( all2 a "r to condemn & bani% 8 enemies f 8 pres5ce3 b he c\ld n be said to ex]cise dom9ion 9 su* a way1 z x is display$1 ) respect to ! heirs ( salvation2 = t w\ld h be5 inconsi/5t ) 8 div9e p]fections4 ,_h he n di$1 & rose aga91 he w\ld1 inde$1 h _h a "r to h done :at he w\ld ) 8 creatures2 b z he c\ld n1 )\t ?is h r$eem$ any1 s he c\ld n conf]1 ^u a peculi> p1 t possession1 :i* he is said h]eby to h pur*as$4 #b4 ,! effects ( ,*ri/'s resurrection1 :i* respect 8 p1 consi/ m especially 9 f\r ?+s4 7#a47 ,_! ju/ification is ow+ h]eunto4 ,& we are said sometimes to be ju/ifi$ by 8 dea?1 or by 8 blood1 ,rom4 v4 #i4 s else:]e we are said to be ju/ifi$1 bo? by 8 dea? & resurrection1 9 diff]5t respects1 ,:o is he t condemne?8 x is ,*ri/ t di$1 yea1 r t is ris5 aga91 *ap4 viii4 #cd4 by :i* "s und]/&1 t ,*ri/1 by 8 dea? paid ! debt1 :i* we _h contract$1 to ! ju/ice ( ,god2 &1 by 8 resurrection1 he receiv$ a dis*>ge1 or acquittance1 9 _! behalf1 = :om he di$1 & rose aga92 s t :5 he 0 dis*>g$1 8 p might be said to be dis*>g$ 9 him1 z _! public ,head & ,repres5tative4 ,?is is well express$ 9 our l>ge ,engli% ,annotations1#bcd viz4 t 8our ju/ification1 :i* 0 begun 9 8 dea?1 0 p]fect$ 9 8 resurrection4 ,*ri/ did m]itori\sly "w our ju/ification & salvation1 by 8 dea? & passion2 b ! efficacy & p]fection !re(1 ) respect to u1 dep5de? on 8 resurrection4 ,by 8 dea?1 he paid our debt2 9 8 resurrection1 he receiv$ our acquittance1 ,isa4 liii4 #h4 ,be+ tak5 f prison1 & f judgm5t4 ,:5 he 0 dis*>g$1 we1 9 him1 & toge!r ) him1 receiv$ our dis*>ge f ! guilt & puni%m5t ( all our s9s20 :i* is v agreeable to :at is said 9 ?is answ]1 t he did all ?is z a public ,p]son1 ! ,head ( 8 *ur*4 ,nev]!less1 !re is ano!r notion ( our ju/ification1 :i* consi/s 9 our appreh5d+1 receiv+1 or apply+ 8 righte\sness by fai?1 :i*1 z w be obs]v$ 9 its prop] place1#bce _c1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 be said to be be=e we believe4 7#b47 ,ano!r effect ( ,*ri/'s resurrection1 is our quick5+ 9 grace2 z x is said1 ,:5 we 7 dead 9 s9s1 he ha? quick5$ u toge!r ) ,*ri/1 ,eph4 ii4 #e4 ,?is implies ei!r t 8 dea?1 be+ ! procur+ cause ( all inh]5t grace begun 9 reg5]ation1 & c>ri$ on 9 sanctification2 8 0 ! fir/ /ep tak5 9 ord] to 8 apply+ :at he _h pur*as$2 & t aft]w>ds we are rais$1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 f ! dea? ( s91 to a spiritual life ( hol9ess2 or else x d5otes t communion :i* believ]s h ) ,*ri/ 9 8 resurrection1 z well z 8 dea?1 z he is ! ,head & !y ! memb]s2 :i* is agreeable to t peculi> mode ( speak+1 (t5 us$ by ! apo/le ,paul1 :o1 9 sev]al places ( 8 epi/les1 speaks ( believ]s1 z crucifi$1 dead1 & buri$1 ris51 & asc5d$ into heav51 & sitt+ at ,god's "r h&1 9 heav5ly places1 91 or ) ,*ri/4#bcf 7#c47 ,?is is also a means = our support aga9/ our enemies1 ^: utmo/ rage c ext5d itself no f>!r ?an ! grave4 ,!y1 = :om ,*ri/ di$1 & rose aga91 %all obta9 a glori\s resurrection & et]nal life ) him2 & !re=e he advises 8 p n to be afraid ( !m t kill ! body1 &1 aft] t h no m p[] t !y c d1 ,luke xii4 #d4 :i* w f>!r appe>1 if we consid] ano!r effect ( ,*ri/'s resurrection1 viz4 7#d47 ,t !y are h]eby assur$ ( _! resurrection f ! dead at ! la/ day4 ,*ri/'s resurrection is1 z x 71 ! exempl> & pl$ge ( _!'s2 z h]eby he conqu]$ dea? 9 8 own ,p]son1 s he gives !m gr\nd to conclude1 t ?is la/ enemy1 :i* /&s 9 ! way ( _! complete bless$ness1 %all be de/roy$1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bf4 accord+ly x is said1 t he is ris5 f ! dead1 & become ! fir/ fruits ( !m t slept1 v]4 #bj4 ,b ?is w be f>!r consid]$1 "u a foll[+ answ]4#bcg ,footnote #bcj3 ,?is obs]vation is ( use = ! expla9+ ! s5se ( sev]al scriptures1 :i* conta9 a seem+ contradiction betwe5 !m3 ?us1 9 ,luke ix4 #bh4 x is said1 ,ab\t eight days aft] ^! say+s1 ,jesus took ,pet] & ,john & ,james1 & w5t up into a m\nta9 to pray2 :]eas ,m>k says1 9 *ap4 ix4 #b4 t ?is 0 done aft] six days1 ,luke speaks ( ! eight days1 inclusive ( ! fir/ & la/4 ,m>k speaks ( eight days1 exclusive ( !m bo?1 :i* is b six days4 ,footnote #bca3 ,?is !y call 4 ,footnote #bcb3 ,eph4 i4 #ai1 #bj4 1 p[] t is great1 ev5 to an hyp]bole4 ,footnote #bcc3 ,see ,que/4 ,,ix1 ,,xi4 ,footnote #bcd3 ,see ! notes on ,rom4 iv4 #be4 ,footnote #bce3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxx1 ,,lxxii4 ,footnote #bcf3 ,see ,page #ahb1 ante4 ,footnote #bcg3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxxvii4 ,que/4 ,,liii41 ,,liv4 ,,que/4 ,,liii4 ,h[ 0 ,*ri/ exalt$ 9 8 asc5sion8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ 0 exalt$ 9 8 asc5sion1 9 t hav+1 aft] 8 resurrection1 (t5 appe>$ unto1 & conv]s$ ) 8 apo/les1 speak+ to !m ( ^? ?+s p]ta9+ to ! k+dom ( ,god1 & giv+ !m commission to prea* ! gospel to all nations2 =ty days aft] 8 resurrection1 he1 9 our nature1 & z our ,head1 triumph+ ov] enemies1 visibly w5t up into ! highe/ heav5s1 !re to receive gifts = m51 to raise up our affections ?i!r1 & to prep>e a place = u1 :]e himself is1 & %all cont9ue1 till 8 second com+ at ! end ( ! _w4 ,,que/4 ,,liv4 ,h[ is ,*ri/ exalt$ 9 8 sitt+ at ! "r h& ( ,god8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ is exalt$ 9 8 sitt+ at ! "r h& ( ,god1 9 t1 z ,god-man1 he is advanc$ to ! highe/ fav\r ) ,god ! ,fa!r1 ) all fulness ( joy1 glory1 & p[] ov] all ?+s 9 heav5 & e>?1 & do? ga!r & def5d 8 *ur*1 & subdue _! enemies1 furni% 8 m9i/]s & p ) gifts & graces1 & make? int]cession = !m4 ,9 ! =m] ( ^! answ]s1 we h an acc\nt ( ,*ri/'s asc5sion into heav52 9 ! latt]1 ( 8 sitt+ at ! "r h& ( ,god1 :i* conta9s a circum/ance ( glory1 t 0 imm$iately consequ5t h]eupon4 ,& accord+ly we are l$1 ,fir/1 ,to consid] ,*ri/'s asc5sion into heav54 ,"h we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,! di/ance ( "t betwe5 8 resurrection & asc5sion1 & :at he did dur+ t int]val4 ,x is expressly said1 t he %ew$ himself alive aft] 8 passion1 by _m infallible pro(s1 be+ se5 ( !m1 viz4 ! apo/les1 =ty days1 & speak+ ( ! ?+s p]ta9+ to ! k+dom ( ,god1 ,acts i4 #c4 ,"s ( ! evangeli/s are m p>ticul> on ?is subject ?an o!rs3 b if we comp>e !m toge!r1 we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t our ,savi\r1 dur+ ?is int]val1 did n conv]se freely & famili>ly ) ! _w1 z he _h done be=e 8 dea?1 dur+ ! ex]cise ( 8 public m9i/ry2 &1 inde$1 we _c le>n1 f any acc\nt giv5 by ! evangeli/s ( ?is matt]1 t he appe>$1 s z to make himself kn[n1 to any b 8 fri5ds & foll[]s4 ,he might1 x is true1 h appe>$ to ! ,jews1 & !reby confut$ t lie1 :i* !y s /udi\sly propagat$1 t 8 disciples came by night & /ole him away1 & consequ5tly t he 0 n ris5 f ! dead3 b he ?\ght1 z he might well d1 t he _h giv5 !m suffici5t pro(1 be=e 8 dea?1 t he 0 ! ,messiah2 &1 s9ce he design$ t 8 resurrection %\ld be und5iably atte/$1 by ^? :o 7 appo9t$ to be ! witnesses !re(1 x 0 ne$less = him to give any f>!r pro( ( x4 ,&1 besides1 8 enemies be+ wilfully bl9d1 ob/9ate1 & prejudic$ aga9/ him1 he d5i$ !m any f>!r means ( conviction1 z a puni%m5t ( _! unbelief2 !re=e he w\ld n appe> to !m aft] 8 resurrection4 ,&1 inde$1 _h he done x1 x is probable1 consid]+ ! malici\s ob/9acy & rage :i* appe>$ 9 _! temp]1 t !y w\ld h p]secut$ him aga91 :i* x 0 n conv5i5t t he %\ld submit to1 8 /ate ( humiliation be+ at an end4 #b4 ,he did n cont9ue all ! =ty days ) 8 apo/les2 nor h we gr\nd to conclude t he abode ) !m 9 _! h\ses1 z he did be=e 8 dea?1 nor did he eat & dr9k ) !m1 except+ 9 two or ?ree p>ticul> in/ances1 m5tion$ by ! evangeli/1 ,luke xxiv4 #da-dc4 ,john xxi4 #ac4 ! design ( :i* 0 to prove1 t1 aft] 8 resurrection1 he _h z true an human body1 ) all ! ess5tial prop]ties !re(1 z he _h be=e 8 dea?2 & !re=e 0 n1 z !y suppos$ him to be1 :5 fir/ !y saw him1 a spectrum4 ,all ! acc\nt we h ( 8 appe>+ to 8 fri5ds & foll[]s1 is1 t x 0 only occasionally1 at su* times z !y did n expect to see him4 ,at "o "t1 he appe>$ to ! two disciples go+ to ,emmaus1 & made himself kn[n to !m1 :5 !y came to _! j\rney's end1 & !n )drew himself 9 an in/ant2 aft]w>ds1 we read ( 8 appe>+ to ! apo/les1 :5 !y 7 engag$ 9 social wor%ip1 on ! day ( 8 resurrection2 & also1 t he appe>$ to !m aga9 on ! fir/ day ( ! foll[+ week1 ,john xx4 #ai4 comp>$ ) v]4 #bf4 & ano!r "t at ! sea ( ,tib]ias1 *ap4 xxi4 #a4 & x is expressly said1 aft] ?is1 t ?is 0 n[ ! ?ird "t t ,jesus %ew$ himself to 8 disciples1 aft] t he 0 ris5 f ! dead1 v]4 #ad4 ,&1 besides ?is1 we read else:]e ( 8 be+ se5 ( above five hundr$ bre?r5 at once1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #f4 :i* 0 probably 9 ,galilee1 :]e 8 foll[]s g5]ally liv$1 :i* 0 ! c\ntry 9 :i* he mo/ly ex]cis$ 8 public m9i/ry be=e 8 dea?4 ,?is seems to h be5 appo9t$ z a place ( g5]al r5dezv\s1 if we may s express x1 z he says1 ,aft] ,i am ris51 ,i w g be=e y into ,galilee1 ,m>k xiv4 #bh4 & ! angel gives ! same intimation1 ,g y\r way1 tell 8 disciples t he goe? be=e y into ,galilee2 !re %all ye see him1 z he said unto y1 *ap4 xvi4 #g4 ,n[ ?is intimation be+1 z is m ?an probable1 transmitt$ to 8 foll[]s1 five hundr$ ( !m wait$ = him !re1 & accord+ly he appe>$ to !m4 ,all ^! appe>ances 7 only occasional2 he pr9cipally design+ !reby to conv9ce !m ( ! tru? ( 8 resurrection1 & to give 8 apo/les1 9 p>ticul>1 in/ruction conc]n+ "s ?+s1 :i* !y 7 unappris$ ( be=e4 ,?us conc]n+ ! "t :i* ,*ri/ cont9u$ "h on e>?1 9 :i* he sometimes appe>$ to 8 disciples4 ,we n[ proce$ to consid] :at he imp>t$ to !m1 dur+ 8 /ay )1 or at ^? p>ticul> times :5 he appe>$ to !m4 ,"h we _c c]ta9ly det]m9e any ?+ f>!r ?an ! acc\nt we h !re( 9 scripture1 9 :i*1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 x is said1 t he spake ( ! ?+s p]ta9+ to ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,by ! k+dom ( ,god1 ,i humbly conceive1 is meant ei!r t glori\s /ate & place to :i* he 0 to asc5d1 :]e !y %\ld1 at la/1 be ) him1 :i* 0 a v useful & ent]ta9+ subject1 & !y c\ld n b be happy 9 he>+ ^? ?+s f him2 or else1 we are h]eby to und]/& ! gospel-/ate1 :i*1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 is (t5 call$ ! k+dom ( ,god1 or ! k+dom ( heav54 ,& accord+ly1 z he design$ !y %\ld be 8 m9i/]s1 :om he w\ld employ 9 prea*+ ! gospel1 & !reby promot+ ! affairs ( 8 k+dom2 x 0 necess>y t !y %\ld receive in/ructions conc]n+ ?is matt]1 )\t :i* !y c\ld d no?+ = ! promot+ 8 int]e/ 9 ! _w2 or1 at lea/1 !y mu/ h a p>ticul> direction f ! ,holy ,_s relat+ !reunto1 or else1 !y w\ld h _h no w>rant to give in/ructions to ! *ur* conc]n+ ?is new disp5sation4 ,we h no gr\nd to d\bt b t !y _h ! ,_s's direction 9 e ?+ t !y laid d[n = ! *ur*1 z a rule ( fai?1 or practice1 aft]w>ds3 ?is !y seem n to h _h1 :ile our ,savi\r 0 ) !m2 h[ev]1 x is m ?an probable x 0 a "p ( :at he disc\rs$ ) !m ab\t1 z he ord]$ !m to tea* ^?1 to :om !y 7 s5t1 to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] he _h comm&$ !m1 ,matt4 xxviii4 #bj4 7#a47 ,we h suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t he gave !m direction conc]n+ ! obs]vation ( ! fir/ day ( ! week1 z ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?4 ,he _h told !m1 be=e 8 dea?1 t he 0 ,"l ( ! ,sabba?1 ,m>k ii4 #bh4 & n[ we may suppose t he m em95tly discov]$ himself to be s1 by *ang+ ! day f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week4 ,t !y _h ?is intimation f him1 conc]n+ ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?1 seems probable1 because x 0 obs]v$ by !m1 9 ! int]val betwe5 8 resurrection & asc5sion2 &1 we read1 m ?an once1 ( 8 giv+ c\nt5ance to _! obs]vance ( x1 by 8 pres5ce ) !m2 :]eas1 at ?is "t1 ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 n p\r$ =? ^u !m2 !re=e _! practice h]e9 seems to be f\nd$ on "s intimation giv5 !m by our ,savi\r1 dur+ 8 cont9uance ) !m =ty days2 ?\gh p]haps ?is might be confirm$ to !m aft]w>ds1 by extraord9>y revelation f ! ,holy ,gho/4 7#b47 ,x 0 9 ?is int]val t our ,savi\r gave !m a commission to prea* ! gospel to all nations1 & in/itut$ ! ord9ance ( baptism1 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ai4 :i* diff]s v mu* f ! commission he _h be=e giv5 to 8 twelve disciples1 :5 he ord]$ !m n to g 9 ! way ( ! ,g5tiles1 nor to ent] into any city ( ! ,sam>itans1 b r to g to ! lo/ %eep ( ! h\se ( ,israel1 *ap4 x4 #e1 #f4 :]eas n[ none are exclud$1 b _! commission mu/ be ex]cis$ ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 :]ev] !y came2 &1 toge!r ) ?is1 he promis$ to be ) !m1 s z to assi/ & succe$ !m 9 _! m9i/ry1 to ! end ( ! _w4 ,moreov]1 he enjo9$ !m to t>ry 9 ! city ( ,j]usalem1 until !y 7 endu$ ) p[] f on high1 wait+ !re = ! promise ( ! ,fa!r1 or = _! be+ baptiz$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* privilege !y %\ld soon aft] receive1 ,luke xxiv4 #di4 comp>$ ) ,acts i4 #d1 #e4 ,?is 0 a v necess>y advice :i* our ,savi\r gave !m2 =1 ?\gh !y _h a commission to prea* ! gospel1 !y want$ ^? qualifications = x1 :i* !y 7 to receive f ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,!y 7 also to t>ry at ,j]usalem1 aft] !y _h receiv$ extraord9>y gifts f ! ,holy ,gho/ till !y _h an intimation giv51 9 :at p>ts ( ! _w !y %\ld beg9 ! ex]cise ( _! public m9i/ry4 7#c47 ,?\gh x be n p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 ! evangelical hi/ory1 yet x is n improbable1 t our ,savi\r spake to 8 disciples conc]n+ ! nature ( ! gospel-*ur*1 & its gov]nm5t1 & h[ !y 7 to ex]cise _! m9i/ry !re92 :at doctr9es !y %\ld prea*1 & :at success %\ld att5d !m2 & also :at !y %\ld suff] = 8 sake4 ,:y may we n suppose t he spake ( ^! ?+s to all 8 apo/les1 :5 he condesc5d$ to tell ,pet]1 by :at dea? he %\ld glorify ,god8 ,john xxi4 #ai4 ,& _! k ( _m ( ^! ?+s 0 necess>y = ! "r dis*>ge ( _! m9i/ry1 :i* !y 7 to beg9 at ,j]usalem1 :]e ! fir/ *ur* 0 to be plant$2 & x c h>dly be suppos$ t he w\ld only give !m a commission to prea* ! gospel1 )\t "s in/ructions relat+ !reunto3 b1 s9ce ?is is only a probable argum5t1 let me f>!r add1 t x is c]ta9 !y aft]w>ds _h p>ticul> direction f ! ,holy ,gho/1 relat+ h]eunto1 :o 0 giv51 aft] ,*ri/'s asc5sion into heav51 to lead !m into all tru?1 or to imp>t1 by !m1 to ! gospel-*ur*1 an infallible & /&+ rule ( fai? & practice4 ,,ii4 ,aft] our ,savi\r _h cont9u$ =ty days on e>? f 8 resurrection1 &1 9 t "t1 conv]s$ ) 8 apo/les ( ! ?+s p]ta9+ to ! k+dom ( ,god2 x is obs]v$1 t he asc5d$ into heav51 or1 z x is "h express$1 visibly w5t up into ! highe/ heav5s4 ,!re are two phrases1 9 scripture1 :]eby ?is is set =?3 ?us x is said1 ,he 0 tak5 up1 & he w5t up1 ,acts i4 #i1 #aj4 :i* v>iation ( expression is us$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 z "s ?9k1 to d5ote two diff]5t respects1 or circum/ances1 att5d+ 8 asc5sion4 ,8 go+ up1 signifies1 t he asc5d$ into heav5 by 8 own p[]1 pursuant to t "r :i* he _h to t glory2 z he says else:]e1 ,ought n ,*ri/ to suff]1 & to ent] into 8 glory8 ,luke xxiv4 #bf4 ,& :5 x is said1 he 0 tak5 up into heav51 t signifies ! ,fa!r's act 9 exalt+ him4 ,z he s5t him into ! _w1 s he took him out ( x1 into a bett]1 :5 he _h f9i%$ 8 "w ^u e>?4 ,?is v>iety ( expression we f9d us$ 9 sev]al o!r scriptures3 ?us x is said1 t he asc5d$ up on high1 ,eph4 iv4 #h4 ent]$ into heav51 ,heb4 ix4 #bd4 & s put 9 8 claim to ! heav5ly glory2 &1 on ! o!r h&1 x is said1 t he 0 receiv$ up into heav51 ,m>k xvi4 #ai4 & consequ5tly 8 claim to x admitt$ (1 & accord+ly he 0 exalt$ to ?is hon\r by ,god's "r h&1 ,acts ii4 #cc4 z :at 0 due to him1 z ! consequ5ce ( 8 suff]+s4 ,b1 t we may m p>ticul>ly consid] :at x 0 = ,*ri/ to asc5d into heav51 #a4 ,we are n to und]/& h]eby t 8 div9e nature 0 translat$ f e>? to heav51 or *ang$ ! place ( its resid5ce2 = t is contr>y to ! omnipres5ce !re(4 ,:5ev] a *ange ( place is ascrib$ to x1 x respects n 8 ess5tial1 b 8 manife/ative pres5ce4 ,?\gh x 0 unit$ to ! human nature1 yet x 0 n conf9$ to x1 or limit$ by x2 & ?\gh x display$ its glory !re91 9 "o way1 :il/ he 0 "h on e>?1 & 9 ano!r1 :5 he asc5d$ into heav52 yet1 consid]$ z to its ess5tial glory1 x fills all places2 9 :i* respect x is said1 t he 0 9 heav5 :il/ "h on e>?4#bch #b4 ,:5 we say1 t ,*ri/ asc5d$ into heav5 9 8 human nature1 ?is is n to be und]/ood 9 a metaphorical s5se1 z ?\gh x d5ot$ only 8 be+ advanc$ to a m glori\s /ate1 ?an he 0 9 be=e 8 dea?2 s9ce heav5 signifies a glori\s place1 z well z /ate4 ,7 x only to be tak5 9 ! =m] s5se1 x might1 = ! same reason1 be said1 t !re are no sa9ts1 or angels1 locally 9 heav51 s9ce ! metaphor might z well be appli$ to !m1 z to our ,savi\r1 :i* is directly contr>y to ! kn[n acceptation ( ! ^w 9 scripture4 ,moreov]1 t 8 asc5d+ into heav5 d5otes a *ange ( place1 z well z /ate1 is evid5t1 inasmu* z1 ?\gh 8 /ate ( humiliation 0 ov] imm$iately aft] 8 resurrection2 yet he says1 conc]n+ 8 human nature1 t1 dur+ 8 abode =ty days "h on e>?1 ?\gh rais$ f ! dead1 ,i am n yet asc5d$ to my ,fa!r1 ,john xx4 #ag4 !re=e1 #c4 ,8 asc5sion into heav5 is to be und]/ood1 9 ! mo/ prop] & kn[n s5se ( ! ^w1 inf]r+ a *ange ( place1 z well z /ate1 d5ot+ 8 be+ c>ri$ f ?is l[] to ! upp] _w1 9 8 human nature1 & s ent]+ into t glori\s place1 z well z triumphant /ate4 ,?is is call$1 ,! heav5 ( heav5s1 ,psal4 cxlviii4 #d4 :i* gives u gr\nd to conclude1 t ! ^w heav5 is tak5 9 v>i\s s5ses 9 scripture3 ?us x is sometimes tak5 = ! air2 & accord+ly ! f[ls1 t fly 9 x1 are said to fly 9 ! mid/ ( heav51 ,rev4 xix4 #ag4 & sometimes x is tak5 = ! cl\ds1 & s we read ( ! ra91 ,deut4 xi4 #aa4 or dew ( heav51 ,g54 xxvii4 #bh4 z com+ d[n f !nce2 & sometimes x is tak5 = ! />s1 z we read ( ! />s ( heav51 *ap4 xxii4 #ag4 b1 besides all ^! s5ses ( ! ^w1 x is tak5 = ! seat ( ! bless$1 ! ?rone ( ,god1 :]e he manife/s himself1 9 a glori\s mann]1 to 8 sa9ts & angels4 ,to ?is place ,*ri/ asc5d$2 &1 9 ?is respect1 x is n only said t he w5t into heav51 b t he 0 made high] ?an ! heav5s1 ,heb4 vii4 #bf4 or t he asc5d$ f> above all heav5s1 ,eph4 iv4 #aj4 ,?us x is said1 9 ?is answ]1 t he w5t up into ! highe/ heav54 ,n[ t ,*ri/ asc5d$ into heav51 & t 9 a visible & glori\s mann] is evid5t f ! acc\nt we h h]e( 9 scripture3 :i*1 toge!r ) ! circum/ances t w5t imm$iately be=e x1 is :at is next to be consid]$4 ,accord+ly we read1 9 scripture1 ,t :5 ! elev5 disciples 7 assembl$ toge!r1 he came ) a design to take 8 leave ( !m2 &1 aft] hav+ op5$ _! und]/&+s t !y might und]/& ! scriptures1 & _h f>!r confirm$ _! fai?1 by apply+ !m to himself1 & _h conclud$ all ^? necess>y in/ructions1 :i* he gave !m1 he l$ !m z f> z ,be?any2 & !n x is said1 9 ,luke xxiv4 #ej-ec4 ,he lift up 8 h&s & bless$ !m2 &1 :ile he bless$ !m1 he 0 p>t$ f !m1 & c>ri$ into heav54 ,b1 inasmu* z ?is relation seems some:at diff]5t f ! acc\nt giv5 ( x by ! same inspir$ writ]1 9 ,acts i4 #ab4 :o obs]ves1 t1 :5 ,*ri/ _h asc5d$ into heav51 9 ! sight ( 8 disciples1 !y return$ to ,j]usalem1 f ! m\nt call$ ,olivet1 :i* is f ,j]usalem a ,sabba? day's j\rney2 & !re=e x is pla9 t he asc5d$ into heav5 f t m\nta92 h[ !n c\ld he asc5d ?i!r f ,be?any8 ,x is obs]v$1 t ,be?any1 ,john xi4 #ah4 0 ab\t fifte5 furlongs f ,j]usalem1 & ! m\nt ( ,olives a ,sabba?-day's j\rney2 s t ,be?any & ! m\nt ( ,olives seem to be almo/ a mile di/ant f ea* o!r3 if ,*ri/ asc5d$ f "o ( ^! places into heav51 h[ c\ld he !n be said to asc5d f ! o!r4 ,! answ] t may be giv5 to ?is seem+ inconsi/5cy1 betwe5 ^! two acc\nts ( ! place f :5ce ,*ri/ asc5d$ into heav51 is1 t ! t[n ( ,be?any 0 situate at ! foot ( ! m\nt ( ,olives2 !re=e t "p ( ! m\nta9 t 0 ne>e/ to x1 might h two names1 to wit1 ,olivet1 :i* 0 ! "n ( ! :ole m\nta91 or ,be?any1 :i* d5om9ation x might take f ! adjo9+ village4 ,or1 if ?is be n suffici5t to acc\nt = ! difficulty be=e m5tion$1 we may suppose1 t :5 ! evangeli/ says1 9 "o ( ^! places1 t our ,savi\r l$ !m out z f> z ,be?any1 he does n say he 0 tak5 up into heav5 f !nce2 b1 aft] he l$ !m !re1 he bless$ !m1 &1 :ile he bless$ !m1 he 0 p>t$ f !m2 !re=e x is probable1 t1 :5 he 0 come to ,be?any he gave !m an intimation t he %\ld soon be receiv$ into heav52 &1 :ile he 0 go+ f !nce1 or go+ up ! m\nt ( ,olives1 he cont9u$ bless+ !m2 &1 :5 he 0 come up to t "p ( ! m\nt f :5ce he asc5d$1 he lifts up 8 h&s1 & conf]r$ 8 la/ b5$iction on !m1 ^u :i* he 0 p>t$ f !m1 & a cl\d receiv$ & convey$ him to heav52 s t !re is no inconsi/5cy betwe5 ! two scriptures1 z to ! place f :5ce he asc5d$4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t 8 asc5sion 0 visible2 !y look$ /$fa/ly t[>ds heav5 z he w5t up1 ,acts i4 #aj4 ,f ?is acc\nt ( ,*ri/'s asc5sion into heav51 we may make two or ?ree rem>ks4 #a/1 ,z to ! place f :5ce he asc5d$1 :i* 0 ! m\nt ( ,olives1 x may be obs]v$1 t x 0 ! same place to :i* he (t5 retir$1 :5 he 0 at ,j]usalem1 to conv]se ) ,god 9 secret1 ,luke xxiii4 #ci4 ,"h x 0 t he 0 9 8 agony1 v]4 #dd4 9 :i* he sweat great drops ( blood1 :5 hav+ a v t]rible appreh5sion ( ! wra? ( ,god1 :i* he 0 to be>1 z a puni%m5t due to our s91 :i* 0 ! mo/ bitt] "p ( 8 suff]+s2 & !re=e "h he *ose to beg9 8 triumphs1 z f h5ce he asc5d$ into heav54 ,& h]eby x seems1 z x 71 to give an intimation to 8 p1 t !y ought to set ! glory1 :i* !y %all be advanc$ to1 aga9/ ! suff]+s ( ?is pres5t life1 z a gr\nd ( enc\ragem5t & support to !m4 ,t place1 :i*1 at "o "t1 discov]$ no?+ b :at 0 matt] ( di/ress & angui% ( _s2 at ano!r "t op5$ a glori\s sc5e ( joy & happ9ess4 ,?is m\nta91 :i* be=e _h be5 a witness to t horror & amazem5t1 9 :i* our ,savi\r 01 :5 9 ! l[e/ dep?s ( 8 humbl$ /ate1 n[ repres5ts him z ent]+ imm$iately into 8 glory4 ,! place 9 ! m\nta91 f :5ce he asc5d$1 is n p>ticul>ly m5tion$2 nor is !re any m>k ( sanctity put on x2 ?\gh ! ,papi/s ) a great deal ( sup]/ition1 pret5d to discov] ! v spot ( gr\nd f :5ce our ,savi\r asc5d$1 & impose on ^? :o w believe !m1 by %ew+ !m ! pr9t ( ! feet1 :i*1 !y suppose1 he left beh9d him ^u ! m\nta92 9 :i* place !y h erect$ a *ur*1 op5 at ! top1 to signify 8 asc5sion into heav53 b ?is is little bett] ?an a fabul\s conjecture4 ,x is an easy matt] to f9d "s holl[ place1 9 any m\nta92 b to say t any su* small valley 0 made by our ,savi\r's feet1 z a memorial ( 8 asc5d+ f !nce1 is no?+ else b an imposition on ! cr$ulity ( ignorant p]sons1 )\t scripture-w>rant4 #b;dly1 ,f :at is said conc]n+ ,*ri/'s conv]s+ ) 8 disciples ab\t ! ?+s p]ta9+ to ! k+dom ( ,god1 we may obs]ve1 t ! "w he 0 engag$ 91 j be=e 8 asc5sion into heav51 0 ( su* a nature1 t x is a v desirable ?+ = a p]son1 :5 call$ out ( ! _w to be f\nd s do+4 ,our ,savi\r's :ole conv]sation1 :ile on e>?1 _h "s way or o!r1 a ref]5ce to ! k+dom ( heav51 & _h a t5d5cy to br+ 8 p !re2 & ?is 0 ! la/ subject t he conv]s$ ) !m ab\t4 #c;dly1 ,:at is said conc]n+ 8 bless+ !m :5 he 0 p>t$ f !m1 0 agreeable to :at is m5tion$ conc]n+ ,elijah1 ^: translation into heav5 0 a type ( ,*ri/'s asc5sion ?i!r1 conc]n+ :om x is said1 t he bade ,eli%a ask :at he %\ld d or desire ( ,god = him1 be=e he 0 tak5 f him1 #b ,k+s ii4 #i4 ,z ! great design ( our ,savi\r's com+ into ! _w1 0 to be a publick bless+ to 8 p2 s ! la/ ?+ he did = !m1 0 bless+ !m1 & t ei!r by conf]r+ bless$ness ^u !m1 z a div9e ,p]son1 or else by pray+ = a bless+ = !m z man1 :]eby he gave !m a specim5 ( ! "w :i* he is engag$ 91 9 heav51 :o ev] lives to make int]cession = !m2 & x is f>!r obs]v$1 t he lift up 8 h&s1 & bless$ !m4 ,sometimes :5 p]sons bless$ o!rs1 !y did x by lay+ _! h&s ^u !m3 ?is ,jacob did1 :5 he bless$ ! sons ( ,joseph1 ,g54 xlviii4 #ad4 z a sign ( 8 fai?1 :i* 0 h]e9 express$1 t bless+s %\ld desc5d f ,god ^u !m4 ,&1 :5 _m p]sons 7 bless$ at ! same "t1 in/ead ( lay+ _! h&s on !m1 !y sometimes lift$ !m up2 accord+ly ,a>on is said to lift up 8 h&s t[>ds ! p1 & bless !m1 ,lev4 ix4 #bb4 ,s ,*ri/ lift$ up 8 h&s :5 he bless$ 8 disciples1 z an ext]nal sign ( 8 lift+ up 8 he>t to ,god1 :ile he pray$ = ! bless+s :i* !y /ood 9 ne$ (4 ,?us conc]n+ ,*ri/'s asc5sion into heav54 ,!re is "o ?+ m m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* ,i _c :olly pass ov]1 namely1 t he did ?is z our ,head4 ,! head%ip ( ,*ri/ is a circum/ance (t5 m5tion$ by ! apo/le ,paul1 :o supposes him to /& 9 ?is relation to 8 p1 9 e ?+ t he did = !m z ,m$iator1 9 :i* he is consid]$ z a public p]son1 ! ,repres5tative ( all 8 elect1 :o act$ 9 _! "n1 z well z = _! int]e/2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,t x 0 necess>y t ,*ri/ %\ld asc5d into heav5 aft] he _h f9i%$ 8 "w on e>?2 = ?is 0 an accompli%m5t ( :at 0 =etold conc]n+ him4 ,?is ! ,psalmi/ m5tions1 9 a v beautiful & magnific5t way1 ,lift up y\r heads1 ,o ye gates1 & be ye lift up ye ev]la/+ doors1 & ! ,k+ ( glory %all come 91 ,psal4 xxiv4 #i4 & else:]e x is said1 ,?\ ha/ asc5d$ on high1 ,psal4 lxviii4 #ah4 :i* ! apo/le ,paul p>ticul>ly applies to 8 asc5sion into heav51 z a pr$iction !re(1 ,eph4 iv4 #h4 & ?is 0 also signifi$ by t em95t type ( x1 :i* 0 equival5t to a pr$iction1 9 ! high prie/'s ent]+ into ! holie/ ( all1 :i* ! apo/le also speaks (1 z %ad[+ =? ! same ?+1 ,heb4 ix4 #g1 #h1 #i1 #aa1 #bd4 ,moreov]1 ?is 0 =etold by our ,savi\r himself1 :il/ he 0 "h on e>?1 be=e & aft] 8 dea?1 :5 he tells 8 disciples1 ,i g to prep>e a place = y1 ,john xiv4 #b4 &1 ,i asc5d to my ,fa!r1 c4 *ap4 xx4 #ag4 s t !re 0 really an appeal to 8 asc5sion into heav51 z well z to 8 resurrection1 = ! pro( ( 8 mission1 & 8 relation to ,god1 z 8 ,fa!r1 !re=e x 0 necess>y t he %\ld asc5d ?i!r4 ,x 0 also necess>y1 z ?is 0 a glory promis$ him1 z ! consequ5ce ( 8 suff]+s2 & accord+ly x became him1 = :om are all ?+s1 & by :om are all ?+s1 to make ! ,capta9 ( our salvation p]fect1 ?r\gh1 or aft] 8 suff]+s1 ,heb4 ii4 #aj4 ,x 0 also necess>y t he %\ld asc5d visibly into heav51 or t 8 apo/les1 :o 7 to be witnesses !re(1 z well z ( 8 resurrection1 %\ld see him g ?i!r3 = ?is 0 necess>y to be believ$1 z well z ! o!r1 & :atev] !y 7 to give _! te/imony to1 mu/ be ! result ( ! fulle/ conviction2 & !re=e1 t !y might conv9ce ! _w t he 0 asc5d$ into heav51 !y mu/ be qualifi$ to tell !m1 t !y saw him asc5d !re4 ,object4 ,if x be object$1 t1 s9ce !y might give _! te/imony t he rose aga9 f ! dead1 ?\gh !y did n see him rise1 !y might atte/ ! tru? ( 8 asc5sion1 ?\gh !y _h n se5 him asc5d into heav54 ,answ4 ,to ?is ,i answ]4 ,x is true1 _! witness t he 0 ris5 f ! dead1 0 suffici5t1 ?\gh !y did n see him rise1 inasmu* z !y saw him aft] he 0 ris51 & _h und5iable pro(s t he 0 ! same ,p]son t suff]$2 yet !re is a circum/ance att5d+ 8 asc5sion into heav51 :i* r5d]s x necess>y t !y %\ld see him asc5d !re1 ?\gh x 0 n necess>y t !y %\ld see him rise f ! dead1 9 ord] to _! giv+ conviction to ! _w z to ?is matt]2 = he did n design t !y %\ld see him1 aft] 8 asc5sion1 till 8 second com+ to receive !m into heav51 & !n _! te/imony w be at an end2 & !re=e x 0 necess>y t !y %\ld see him asc5d4 ,! apo/le ,paul1 x is true1 at 8 conv]sion1 saw him clo!d ) 8 heav5ly glory 9 8 exalt$ /ate2 b ?is 0 a s+ul> & extraord9>y in/ance1 :i* he gave 8 o!r disciples no gr\nd to expect2 !re=e1 t !y might want no qualification t 0 necess>y1 9 ord] to ! fulfill+ _! te/imony1 he asc5d$ into heav5 visibly1 9 ! pres5ce ( all 8 apo/les4 ,,iv4 ,!re are sev]al great & valuable ends ( ,*ri/'s asc5sion1 m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 "s ( :i* 7 glori\s to himself1 & all ( !m advantage\s to 8 p4 ,accord+ly x is obs]v$1 #a4 ,t he triumph$ ov] 8 enemies2 z ! apo/le says1 ,:5 he asc5d$ up on high1 he l$ captivity captive1 ,eph4 iv4 #h4 :i* is an allusion to ! solemn triumphs ( pr9ces1 aft] hav+ obta9$ "s rem>kable & complete victories4 ,n[ ! empire ( ,satan 0 demoli%$1 8 prison]s ransom$1 & accord+ly deliv]$ f 8 p[]2 & ! gospel1 :i* 0 to be prea*$ ?r\gh\t ! _w1 0 a public proclamation ( lib]ty to captives1 & ! op5+ ( ! prison doors to !m t 7 b\nd1 ,isa4 lxi4 #a4 comp>$ ) ,luke iv4 #ah4 #b4 ,*ri/ asc5d$ into heav51 t he might receive gifts = m54 ,! scripture seems to di/+ui% betwe5 ,*ri/'s pur*as+ & 8 receiv+ gifts = m52 ! =m] 0 done by 8 dea?2 ! latt] 0 consequ5t on 8 asc5sion into heav54 ,!re are two expressions us$ relat+ to ?is matt]1 namely1 t ( ! ,psalmi/1 ,?\ ha/ receiv$ gifts = m51 ,psal4 lxviii4 #ah4 & ! apo/le's ref]5ce !reunto1 :5 he says1 ,he gave gifts unto m51 ,eph4 iv4 #h4 t is1 he receiv$ gifts = m51 ) a design to give !m to !m1 :i* he did1 aft] 8 asc5sion into heav51 :5 !re 0 a v great effusion ( ! ,_s on ! gospel-*ur* erect$1 & furni%$ ) a v>iety ( m9i/]s1 su* z ,apo/les1 prophets1 pa/ors1 & tea*]s1 = ! p]fect+ ( ! sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/1 v]4 #aa1 #ab4 :i* is a f>!r allusion to ! cu/om ( pr9ces 9 _! triumphs1 on :i* occasion !y ext5d _! royal b\nty to _! subjects4 #c4 ,*ri/'s asc5sion into heav5 to prep>e a place = 8 p1 z he told !m he w\ld d1 aft] 8 dea?1 ,john xiv4 #b4 & accord+ly he is said to h ent]$ !re z ! ,=e-runn]1 ,heb4 vi4 #bj4 & s he took possession ( ^? heav5ly mansions 9 _! "n1 to :i* he designs1 at la/1 to br+ !m4 #d4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t he asc5d$ into heav51 to raise up _! affections ?i!r1 & to induce !m to set _! affections on ?+s above1 ,colos4 iii4 #b4 ,t place is always mo/ de> to u1 :i* is our home1 our re/1 :]e our be/ fri5ds reside2 our ?\ghts are mo/ conv]sant ab\t x1 & we are incl9$ to desire to be ) !m !re2 !re=e ,*ri/'s be+ 9 heav51 toge!r ) all 8 sa9ts1 is a motive to all believ]s to h _! conv]sation 9 heav51 :i* is ! "* giv5 ( !m by ! apo/le1 ,phil4 iii4 #bj4 #e4 ,! la/ ?+ obs]v$ 9 ?is answ] is1 t ,*ri/ design$ to cont9ue 9 heav5 till 8 second com+ at ! end ( ! _w2 z x is said1 ,:om ! heav5s mu/ receive1 till ! "t ( ! re/itution ( all ?+s1 ,acts iii4 #ba4 & !n he w come aga9 9 ?is l[] _w1 n to reside or fix 8 abode "h1 b to receive 8 p into heav51 :]e !y %all be ) him to all et]nity1 z x is said1 ,s %all we ev] be ) ! ,"l1 #a ,!s4 iv4 #ag4 ,?us conc]n+ ,*ri/'s exaltation 9 8 asc5sion into heav52 we n[ proce$ to consid] him1 ,secondly1 ,z exalt$ 9 sitt+ at ! "r h& ( ,god1 :i* is a glory t 0 conf]r$ ^u him aft] 8 asc5sion into heav54 ,?is is a figurative way ( speak+1 :i* ! ,holy ,gho/ condesc5ds to make use (2 & x _c be und]/ood 9 any o!r s5se1 s9ce ,god be+ a ,_s1 is )\t body1 or bodily p>ts2 &1 be+ imm5se1 ! heav5 & heav5 ( heav5s _c conta9 him1 #a ,k+s viii4 #bg4 !re=e x does n d5ote ! situation ( ,*ri/'s human nature 9 "s p>ticul> "p ( heav51 b 8 be+ advanc$ to ! highe/ hon\r !re4 ,z ! "r h&1 among/ m51 is us$ to signify "s peculi> m>ks ( hon\r conf]r$ on !m :o are seat$ !re2 ?us :5 ,ba?%eba w5t 9 unto k+ ,solomon1 he caus$ a seat to be set = h]1 & %e sat at 8 "r h&1 *ap4 ii4 #ai4 ,s :5 ,*ri/ is said to sit on ! "r h& ( ! ?rone ( ! ,maje/y 9 ! heav5s1 ,heb4 viii4 #a4 x d5otes ! highe/ degree ( hon\r conf]r$ on him1 z ,m$iator2 & p>ticul>ly 8 sitt+ !re d5otes1 #a4 ,t glori\s re/ :i* he enjoys1 aft] hav+ su/a9$ _m lab\rs & afflictions 9 ?is _w2 a sweet repose1 & p]fect deliv]ance f all ^? ?+s :i* =m]ly t5d$ to make him uneasy1 :ile 9 8 way to x4 #b4 ,x also implies t hon\r & supreme au?ority :i* he is inve/$ )4 ,o!rs are repres5t$ z s]vants /&+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god2 accord+ly x is said1 ,?\s& ?\s&s m9i/]$ unto him1 & t5 ?\s& times t5 ?\s& /ood be=e him1 ,dan4 vii4 #aj4 b ,*ri/ is di/+ui%$ f !m all by ?is m>k ( regal dignity1 9 t he sits & rules ^u 8 ?rone1 ,ze*4 vi4 #ac4 ,?us ! apo/le says1 conc]n+ him1 t1 hav+ purg$ our s9s1 he sat d[n on ! "r h& ( ! ,maje/y on high1 intimat+1 t he 0 made s mu* bett] ?an ! angels1 z he ha?1 by inh]itance1 obta9$ a m excell5t "n ?an !y1 ,heb4 i4 #c1 #d4 :i* he f>!r proves1 :5 he says1 ,to :i* ( ! angels1 said he1 at any "t1 sit on my "r h& till ,i make ?9e enemies ?y foot/ool1 v]4 #ac4 #c4 ,x also signifies ! p]petuity1 or et]nal duration ( 8 ,m$iatorial glory & au?ority1 z to sit1 9 scripture1 (t5 signifies1 to abide3 b ?is has be5 be=e consid]$1 :5 we spake conc]n+ ! et]nity ( ,*ri/'s k+dom#bci4 ,!re are o!r ?+s1 m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* are ! fruits & effects ( ,*ri/'s sitt+ at ! "r h& ( ,god1 to wit1 ! ex]cise ( 8 p[] ov] all ?+s 9 heav5 & e>?2 &1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 ga!r+ & def5d+ 8 *ur*1 subdu+ _! enemies1 & furni%+ 8 m9i/]s ) gifts & graces3 b ^! w be m p>ticul>ly insi/$ on1 "u a foll[+ answ]1 9 :i* we %all be l$ to speak conc]n+ ! special privileges ( ! visible *ur*#bdj4 ,!re=e :at we are next to consid] is1 t ,*ri/1 z sitt+ at ! "r h& ( ,god1 makes int]cession = 8 p4 ,footnote #bch3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 page #cdg4 ,footnote #bci3 ,see ,page #cic4 ,footnote #bdj3 ,see ,que/4 lxii1 lxiii4 ,que/4 ,,lv4 ,,que/4 ,,lv4 ,h[ do? ,*ri/ make int]cession8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ make? int]cession1 by 8 appe>+ 9 our nature1 cont9ually be=e ! ,fa!r 9 heav51 9 ! m]it ( 8 ob$i5ce & sacrifice on e>?1 decl>+ 8 w to h x appli$ to all believ]s1 answ]+ all accusations aga9/ !m1 procur+ = !m quiet ( consci5ce1 not)/&+ daily fail+s1 access ) boldness to ! ?rone ( grace1 & acceptance ( _! p]sons & s]vices4 ,! int]cession ( ,*ri/1 z has be5 obs]v$1 "u a =ego+ answ]1 is a bran* ( 8 prie/ly (fice1 & is f\nd$ on 8 satisfaction4 ,! reason :y x is m5tion$ 9 ?is place1 aft] we h _h an acc\nt ( 8 dea?1 resurrection1 & asc5sion into heav51 is1 z ,i conceive1 because ! apo/le lays d[n ^! heads 9 ! same ord]1 :5 he speaks ( !m1 ,x is ,*ri/ t di$1 yea1 r t is ris5 aga91 :o is ev5 at ! "r h& ( ,god1 :o also make? int]cession = u1 ,rom4 viii4 #cd4 ,9 speak+ conc]n+ ,*ri/'s int]cession1 ,i4 ,we %all consid] ! necessity !re(2 & t1 #a4 ,because ?is 0 =etold & typifi$4 ,x 0 pr$ict$1 conc]n+ him1 t he %\ld make int]cession = transgressors1 ,isa4 liii4 #ab4 & else:]e ,god ! ,fa!r is repres5t$1 z say+ to him1 ,ask ( me1 & ,i %all give !e ! hea!n = ?9e inh]itance1 & ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>? = ?y possession1 ,psal4 ii4 #h4 :i* words1 ?\gh !y conta9 ! =m ( a comm&1 are1 d\btless1 a pr$iction relat+ to ?is matt]1 :]eby x is intimat$1 t ! glori\s success ( ! gospel1 :5 prea*$ to ! _w1 %\ld n only be ! pur*ase ( 8 dea?1 b ! consequ5ce ( 8 int]cession2 & :at ,elihu speaks ( an advocate1 z plead+ ! cause ( a poor afflict$ p]son1 & say+1 ,deliv] him f go+ d[n to ! pit2 ,i h f\nd a ransom2 & z x is f>!r add$2 ,he %all pray unto ,god1 & he %all be fav\rable to him1 & he %all behold 8 face ) joy2 = he w r5d] unto man 8 righte\sness1 ,job xxxiii4 #bc1 #bd1 #bf4 seems r to be und]/ood ( ,*ri/ ?an any o!r2 = x is mo/ agreeable to ! "* giv5 him ( a mess5g] ) him1 & an int]pret] "o among a ?\s&1 & 8 be+ graci\s unto him1 :5 he ?us makes int]cession = him4 ,moreov]1 :5 ! ,psalmi/ repres5ts him1 z say+1 conc]n+ 8 enemies1 ,i w n take up _! names into my lips1 ,psal4 xvi4 #d4 x pla9ly intimates 8 design to int]c$e = all o!rs1 namely1 = 8 p4 ,& t ,david does n "h speak 9 8 own p]son1 b 9 ! p]son ( ,*ri/1 is v evid5t1 because x 0 8 duty1 9 common ) all mank9d1 to pray = 8 enemies2 & !re=e he speaks ( ano!r sort ( int]cession1 viz4 ,*ri/'s1 t :i* is diff]5t f t :i* "o man is oblig$ to make = ano!r4 ,?is appe>s1 9 t1 9 "s foll[+ v]ses1 we h a pr$iction ( 8 ris+ f ! dead be=e he saw corruption1 z x is p>ticul>ly appli$ to him 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ,acts ii4 #ca4 ,& to ?is we may add2 t z ,*ri/'s int]cession 0 expressly =etold by ! prophets2 s x 0 typifi$ by ! ,high ,prie/'s ent]+ e ye> into ! holy ( holies1 ) blood & inc5se1 to appe> be=e ,god 9 ! behalf ( ! p1 z mak+ int]cession = !m4 ,?is is expressly appli$ to ,*ri/1 z ! anti-type1 & 8 ent]+ into heav52 n[ to appe> 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = u1 ,heb4 ix4 #g1 #i4 comp>$ ) v]4 #aa1 #ab1 #bd4 #b4 ,*ri/'s int]cession 0 necess>y1 z ! condition ( fall5 man requir$ x4 ,"s h be5 ready to conclude1 t1 by reason ( t inf9ite di/ance !re is betwe5 ,god & man1 x 0 necess>y t !re %\ld be an advocate to procure = him a lib]ty ( access to ,god3 b t does n evid5tly appe>1 = z we h no gr\nd to conclude1 t ! holy angels1 ?\gh inf9itely bel[ him1 are admitt$ into 8 pres5ce1 or made p>tak]s ( ! bless+s1 t are ! result !re(1 by ! int]v5tion ( an advocate1 or int]cessor1 ) him1 9 _! behalf2 s man w\ld n h /ood 9 ne$ ( a ,m$iator1 or advocate1 to br+ him into ! pres5ce ( ,god1 or plead 8 cause1 any m ?an he w\ld h ne$$ a ,r$eem]1 _h he n fall53 b 8 pres5t circum/ances require bo?2 x is necess>y !re=e t ,*ri/ %\ld int]c$e = him4 7#a47 ,because1 be+ guilty1 he is r5d]$ unwor?y to come into ! pres5ce ( ,god1 & actually exclud$ f x2 z ! ,psalmi/ says1 ,?\ art n a ,god t ha/ pleasure 9 wick$ness2 nei!r %all evil dwell ) !e4 ,! fooli% %all n /& 9 ?y sight2 ?\ hate/ all work]s ( iniquity1 ,psal4 v4 #d1 #e4 ,?is puni%m5t is ! imm$iate consequ5ce ( guilt1 :]eby ! s9n] is expos$ to ! curse ( ,god1 ^: hol9ess obliges him to ord] su* to dep>t f him4 ,moreov]1 !re is a s]vile fe>1 or dread ( him1 z a consum+ fire t att5ds x2 ^u :i* acc\nt1 he desires r to fly f1 ?an to h access to him2 !re=e he ne$s an int]cessor to procure ?is privilege = him4 7#b47 ,!re are _m accusations br\ght 9 aga9/ him1 z a gr\nd & reason :y he %\ld be exclud$ f ! div9e fav\r1 & n h any sav+ bless+s appli$ to him1 :i* mu/ all be answ]$2 & !re=e !re is ne$ ( an advocate to plead 8 cause4 ,,ii4 ,none b ,*ri/ our great ,m$iator & advocate1 is fit to manage ?is important "w = u4 ,we _c plead our own cause2 = guilt /ops our m\?s1 z well z r5d]s u unwor?y ( any bless+ f ,god4 ,& x is c]ta9 t no m]e creature c d ?is = u2 = none c speak any ?+ 9 _! fav\r1 :o are "u a s5t5ce ( condemnation1 unless an exp$i5t 7 f\nd out to br+ !m into a /ate ( reconciliation ) ,god1 = t w\ld t5d to ! di%on\r ( 8 ju/ice2 & none c plead = any bless+ to be be/[$ on !m1 b he :o 0 able to make atonem5t = !m1 :i* no m]e creature c\ld d1 s9ce ! greate/ price1 t he c give1 is f> f be+ ( inf9ite value3 b su* a price z ?is ,*ri/ has laid d[n1 z has be5 be=e consid]$1 9 speak+ conc]n+ 8 prie/ly (fice2 & !re=e he alone is fit to be an advocate1 or int]cessor1 = 8 p2 :i* leads u to consid]1 ,,iii4 ,t ,*ri/ is 8 p's advocate1 or makes int]cession = !m4 ,?is appe>s f sev]al scriptures2 ?us x is said1 ,he ev] live? to make int]cession = !m1 ,heb4 vii4 #be4 & we h an ,advocate ) ! fa!r1 ,jesus ,*ri/ ! righte\s1 #a ,john ii4 #a4 #a4 ,*ri/ is repres5t$ z mak+ int]cession = 8 p be=e 8 inc>nation2 z :5 x is said1 ,ze*4 iii4 #b4 ,! ,"l said unto ,satan1 ,! ,"l rebuke !e1 ,o ,satan#bda4 #b4 ,aft] 8 inc>nation1 he int]c$$ = 8 p 9 8 human nature2 & :ile he 0 "h on e>?1 he did x agreeably to t /ate1 9 :i* he !n 01 ?\gh ! efficacy ( 8 int]cession dep5d$ on 8 compleat+ ! "w ( our r$emption1 :i* 0 n done be=e he arose f ! dead2 9 :i* respect1 !re 0 some?+ proleptical 9 8 int]cession !n1 z well z :5 he is repres5t$ z mak+ int]cession be=e 8 inc>nation2 !re=e1 #c4 ,z ! price ( r$emption 0 n fully paid till 8 /ate ( humiliation 0 at an end1 ^u :i* acc\nt he is g5]ally /yl$ a consummate ,m$iator f t "t1 :5 he 0 made p]fect ?r\gh suff]+s1 ,heb4 ii4 #aj4 s he 01 aft] t1 a compleat advocate1 or int]cessor1 = 8 p2 9 :i* respect1 he is said1 9 a way ( em95cy1 to make int]cession = !m1 aft] 8 dea?1 resurrection1 & asc5sion into heav51 9 8 glorifi$ /ate1 9 :i* he manages _! cause ) an advantage\s plea1 :i* he c\ld n use1 :ile "h on e>?2 = !n he _h n accompli%$ 8 "w ( r$emption1 & !re=e c\ld only plead ! promise made to him1 ^u condition ( 8 br++ t "w to p]fection1 :i* 0 !n only begun4 ,& also :atev] act ( wor%ip he !n p]=m$1 x 0 agreeable to t /ate ( humiliation1 9 :i* he 03 b n[ he is 9 heav51 & consequ5tly 8 "w ( r$emption f9i%$2 he pleads 8 absolute & actual "r to receive ^? bless+s = 8 p1 & apply !m to !m1 :i* ,god be=e _h promis$ 9 ! cov5ant ( r$emption2 & ?is he does ) ^? circum/ances ( glory1 t are agreeable to 8 exalt$ /ate1 z sitt+ at ,god's "r h&1 & hav+ su* visible m>ks ( ! div9e fav\r1 t no?+ c be d5i$ him t he asks =4 ,x is true1 :ile he 0 "h on e>?1 he says1 ,fa!r ,i ?ank !e1 t ?\ he>e/ me always1 c4 ,john xi4 #da1 #db4 :i* he might well say1 inasmu* z !re 0 suffici5t security1 or gr\nd to conclude1 t he c\ld n fail 9 ! "w :i* he 0 engag$ 91 s z to leave x incomplete4 ,h[ mu* m may he say ?is1 :5 he is 9 8 exalt$ /ate1 & pleads z "o t has br\ght ! "w1 he came into ! _w ab\t1 to p]fection8 ,& to ?is let me add1 t he w int]c$e = 8 p = ev]1 z he %all always cont9ue 9 ?is exalt$ /ate4 ,&1 inde$1 x _c be o!rwise2 if ,*ri/'s pres5ce 9 heav5 be a full & compreh5sive plea = all ! bless+s we enjoy or hope =2 !n s long z he %all abide !re1 he w int]c$e = u1 & t w be = ev]4 ,t ?is may f>!r appe>1 let x be consid]$2 t ! sacrifice1 :i* he (f]$ = 8 p :ile on e>?1 procur$ = !m n only ! bless+s !y enjoy 9 ?is _w1 b ^? t !y %all be possess$ ( 9 heav54 ,& z 8 be+ receiv$ into heav5 0 a conv9c+ evid5ce1 t :at he did & suff]$1 be=e he w5t ?i!r1 0 accept$1 & deem$ effectual to answ] all ! valuable ends !re(2 s 8 cont9uance !re w rema9 a /&+ & et]nal evid5ce !re(2 :i* conta9s 9 x ! nature ( a plea4 ,b ?is respects n only ! bless+s !y n[ enjoy1 b all t !y hope =1 !re=e _! et]nal happ9ess is f\nd$ !reon2 :i* is :at ! apo/le pr9cipally int5ds1 :5 he says1 ,he ev] live? to make int]cession = !m1 ,heb4 vii4 #be4 ,,iv4 ,we %all n[ consid] ! diff]5ce betwe5 ,*ri/'s int]cession = u ) ! ,fa!r1 & our pray+ = ourselves1 or o!rs1 & t :5 we address ourselves ei!r to m5 or ,god4 #a4 ,:5 we int]c$e ) m5 to obta9 "s fav\r f !m1 we hope1 ei!r by our argum5ts1 or importunity1 or at lea/1 by our int]e/ 9 !m1 or "s obligation :i* we h laid !m "u1 to p]suade !m to alt] _! m9ds1 z we are treat+ ) mutable creatures4 ,b ?is is by no means applicable to ,*ri/'s int]cession1 9 :i* he deals ) an un*angeable ,god1 :o has1 9 v>i\s in/ances1 decl>$ 8 love to1 & will+ness to save all ^?1 ^: salvation he int]c$es =2 9 :i* s5se we are to und]/& our ,savi\r's words1 ,i say n unto y1 t ,i w pray ! ,fa!r = y2 = ! ,fa!r himself love? y1 ,john xvi4 #bf1 #bg4 ,moreov]1 :5 we int]c$e ) m5 = any fav\r1 we don't usually pres5t any price paid by u = ! b5efit we int]c$e =2 b ,*ri/ 9 int]c$+ = 8 p1 pres5ts ! m]it ( 8 ob$i5ce & sacrifice1 :i* is ! only ?+ t r5d]s x effectual4 #b4 ,:5 we pray to ,god = ourselves1 or o!rs1 ?is diff]s f ,*ri/'s int]cession1 9 t we pres5t ourselves & our petitions to him 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 & hope = a graci\s answ]1 9 ! virtue ( 8 m$iation & righte\sness2 s t our access to ,god is m$iate1 ,*ri/'s imm$iate4 ,we plead :at he ha? done = u1 z our ,surety1 & n any ?+ done by ourselves2 b he pleads :at 0 done by himself4 ,we ackn[l$ge1 9 all our supplications1 t we are unwor?y ( ! lea/ ( 8 m]cies2 :]eas he appe>s 9 our behalf be=e ,god1 z "o :o is wor?y to h t grant$ :i* he pleads =4 ,v4 ,we %all n[ consid] h[ ,*ri/ makes int]cession2 & x is obs]v$1 t he does ?is1 #a4 ,by 8 appe>+ 9 our nature cont9ually be=e ! ,fa!r 9 heav51 9 ! m]it ( 8 ob$i5ce & sacrifice on e>?4 ,?is is tak5 f ! practice ( attornies1 or advocates1 9 civil c\rts1 :5 a cause is to be tri$1 9 :i* case ! pla9tiff or def5dant does n appe> himself1 b 8 advocate appe>s = him3 ?us ,*ri/ appe>s 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = u4 ,?is virtually includes 9 x ! nature ( a plea4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 t z ,god _c1 consi/5tly ) ! glory ( 8 div9e p]fections1 save any ( ! fall5 race ( mank9d1 ^u any o!r condition1 ?an t satisfaction %\ld be giv5 to 8 ju/ice1 & su* a price ( r$emption paid1 z t5d$ to secure ! glory ( 8 hol9ess1 & o!r p]fections1 he has1 9 8 et]nal cov5ant ) ! ,son1 promis$1 t if he w\ld p]=m ?is "w1 !n he w\ld br+ 8 p to glory4 ,*ri/1 on ! o!r h&1 und]took x ) ?is enc\ragem5t1 t1 :5 he _h p]fect$ x1 he %\ld be receiv$ into glory1 z a public te/imony t ju/ice 0 fully satisfi$2 !re=e 8 be+ set at ,god's "r h&1 9 heav5ly places1 z ! consequ5ce !re(1 is a conv9c+ evid5ce1 to angels & m51 t 8 "w is br\ght to p]fection4 ,accord+ly 8 be+ !re1 or appe>+ 9 heav51 conta9s 9 x ! nature ( a plea2 m especially if we consid] him z appe>+ !re z our ,head & compleat ,r$eem]1 :o has f9i%$ ! "w :i* he came into ! _w ab\t4 ,?is ,i take to be ! pr9cipal idea 9 ,*ri/'s int]cession4 ,if x be f>!r enquir$1 :e!r he makes use ( a voice1 z we d1 :5 we pray = ourselves1 or o!rs8 ,i d>e n d5y t he does1 s9ce he made use ( words :5 he pray$ = 8 p on e>?2 :i* 0 a %ort specim5 ( 8 int]cession = !m 9 heav53 b yet x mu/ be consid]$1 7#a47 ,t x is impossible = words to express ! p>ticul> necessities ( e "o1 :om he appe>s = 9 heav51 at ! same "t2 & to suppose t ,*ri/ repres5ts ! case ( "o at "o "t1 & ano!r at ano!r1 z we d :5 we pray = diff]5t p]sons1 is h>dly suffici5t to answ] all ! valuable ends ( 8 int]cession1 = all 8 p at all times2 nei!r are we to suppose1 s9ce ! human nature ( ,*ri/ is n omnisci5t1 t he has !re9 a compreh5sive view1 at once1 ( all ! p>ticul> necessities ( 8 p1 = t w\ld be to conf\nd 8 human nature ) 8 div9e2 & x is only 9 ! human nature t he prays1 ?\gh ! efficacy ( ?is pray] is f\nd$ on ! inf9ite value ( 8 oblation p]=m$ !re91 :i* 0 ! result ( its union ) ! div9e1 z has be5 be=e obs]v$#bdb2 !re=e1 7#b47 ,:5 ,*ri/ is said to make use ( words 9 int]c$+ = 8 p1 ^! are pr9cipally to be consid]$1 z expressive ( _! wants & infirmities 9 a g5]al way2 s t a few compreh5sive words may include 9 !m ! g5]al idea ( ^? ?+s t are common to !m all4 ,9 ?is respect1 ,i am f> f d5y+ t ,*ri/1 9 int]c$+ = 8 p1 makes use ( words2 b1 :5 we consid] 8 be+ 9 heav51 or appe>+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god 9 ! behalf ( 8 p1 z virtually conta9+ 7z 0 be=e h9t$7 ! nature ( a plea1 ?is ext5ds itself to e p>ticul> necessity ( ^? = :om he int]c$es at all times4 #b4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t ,*ri/1 9 mak+ int]cession1 decl>es 8 w to h ! m]it ( 8 ob$i5ce & sacrifice appli$ to all believ]s3 ?us he says1 ,fa!r1 ,i w t !y also :om ?\ ha/ giv5 me be ) me :]e ,i am1 t !y may behold my glory1 c4 ,john xvii4 #bd4 9 :i* he does1 z x 71 make a dem& ( :at is due to him1 9 "r ( 8 pur*ase2 & s x is di/+ui%$ f a supplication1 or entreaty1 t ,god w\ld be/[ an unm]it$ fav\r4 ,all our pray]s1 inde$1 are supplications1 t ,god w\ld be/[ ^u u undes]v$ bless+s2 b ,*ri/'s pray] is a k9d ( dem&1 ( a debt due to him pursuant to ! m]it ( 8 ob$i5ce & suff]+s4 ,moreov]1 ?is mode ( speak+ may be f>!r und]/ood1 z conta9+ an intimation ( 8 div9e w1 to h :at he pur*as$1 9 8 human nature1 appli$ to 8 p2 ?\gh ?is is r a consequ5ce ( 8 int]cession1 ?an1 prop]ly speak+1 a =mal act !re(4 #c4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t he int]c$es = 8 p1 by answ]+ all accusations t may be br\ght 9 aga9/ !m3 ?us ! apo/le1 ,rom4 viii4 #cc1 #cd4 supposes a *>ge to h be5 br\ght 9 aga9/ ,god's elect1 & t !y 7 "u a s5t5ce ( condemnation2 & %ews h[ ?is s5t5ce is rev]s$ by ! dea? ( ,*ri/2 & ! *>ge answ]$ by 8 int]cession4 ,if we consid] ! _m ?+s laid to ! *>ge ( ,god's elect1 ei!r by ! _w1 satan1 or _! own consci5ces1 ^! are suppos$ to be ei!r false or true4 ,:at is falsely alleg$1 ,*ri/1 z _! ,advocate1 answ]s1 by d5y+ ! *>ge1 & und]takes to v9dicate !m f x3 b :5 ! ?+ laid to _! *>ge is und5iably true2 z1 = in/ance1 t !y are s9n]s1 & h !reby contract$ guilt1 & des]ve to be = ev] bani%$ f ! pres5ce ( ,god2 ?is ,*ri/ und]takes to answ]1 no o!rwise ?an by plead+ ! m]it ( 8 ob$i5ce & satisfaction1 :]eby !y obta9 remission ( s9s & a "r to et]nal life4 ,,vi4 ,*ri/1 by 8 int]cession1 procures = 8 p _m valuable privileges1 ?ree ( :i* are m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]4 7#a47 ,quiet ( consci5ce1 not)/&+ daily fail+s4 ,?is supposes1 t ! be/ believ]s on e>?1 by reason ( ! rema9d]s ( indwell+ corruption1 are liable to _m s9ful infirmities2 z x is said1 ,!re is n a j man ^u e>?1 t do? good & s9ne? n1 ,eccles4 vii4 #bj4 &1 ,if we say we h no s91 we deceive ourselves1 & ! tru? is n 9 u1 #a ,john i4 #h4 ,& ^! h a proportionable degree ( guilt att5d+ !m2 & ?is guilt has a t5d5cy to make ! consci5ce uneasy1 unless we h an ,advocate1 :o has a suffici5t plea to allege 9 our def5ce3 b su* an "o is ,*ri/1 & consequ5tly 8 int]cession procures = u ?is privilege2 ,if any man s9 we h an ,advocate ) ! ,fa!r1 ,jesus ,*ri/ ! righte\s1 *ap4 ii4 #a4 7#b47 ,he also procures = u access1 ) boldness1 to ! ?rone ( grace4 ,z s9 r5d]s u guilty2 s guilt exposes u to fe>1 & a dread ( com+ be=e ! ?rone ( ,god1 z a ,god ( inf9ite hol9ess & ju/ice3 b :5 he is repres5t$ z sitt+ on a ?rone ( grace1 z ! consequ5ce ( ,*ri/'s dea? & int]cession1 our s]vile fe> is remov$1 & we are enc\rag$1 z ! apo/le says1 to come boldly unto ! ?rone ( grace1 t we may obta9 m]cy1 & f9d grace to help 9 "t ( ne$1 ,heb4 iv4 #af4 7#c47 ,ano!r consequ5ce ( ,*ri/'s int]cession is1 ! acceptance ( our p]sons & s]vices2 fir/1 ( our p]sons1 !n ( our s]vices2 z x is said1 ,! ,"l _h respect unto ,abel1 & to 8 (f]+1 ,g54 iv4 #d4 ,! acceptance ( our p]sons is a bran* ( our ju/ification1 :i* is f\nd$ on ,*ri/'s sacrifice & int]cession1 z x is said1 ,he ha? made u accept$ 9 ! belov$1 ,eph4 i4 #f4 ,& ! acceptance ( our s]vices1 :i* are p]=m$ by fai?1 supposes ! removal ( ! guilt t att5ds !m1 by reason ( our s9ful infirmities3 ?us ,god's p are call$ an holy prie/hood1 & said to (f] up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ,god by ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #e4 ,,vii4 ,let u consid] h[ ,*ri/'s int]cession ought to be improv$ by u4 #a4 ,x is a great rem$y aga9/ ^? despond+ or despair+ ?\ghts1 :i* we are sometimes liable to1 by reason ( ! guilt ( s91 :5 *>g$ on our consci5ces2 9 :i* case1 we %\ld give a *eck to ourselves1 & say1 ) ! ,psalmi/1 ,:y art ?\ ca/ d[n1 ,o my s\l8 & :y art ?\ disquiet$ )9 me8 ,psal4 xlii4 #aj4 ,:y %\ld we ent]ta9 su* sad & melan*oly ?\ghts1 especially if ,*ri/ int]c$es1 on our behalf1 = ! =giv5ess ( all our s9s8 & our s9c]e rep5tance1 toge!r ) ! ex]cise ( ^? o!r graces1 t accompany x1 w af=d u an evid5ce ( our int]e/ 9 ?is privilege1 :i* w be an exp$i5t to raise our deject$ spirits1 & fill u ) ! joy ( 8 salvation4 #b4 ,*ri/'s int]cession is to be improv$ by u1 z an enc\ragem5t to pray]2 &1 z a f>!r gr\nd1 to conclude1 t our poor1 brok51 imp]fect brea?+s1 %all be he>d & answ]$ = 8 sake1 :o pleads our cause4 #c4 ,?is is a great inducem5t to univ]sal hol9ess1 :5 we h gr\nd to conclude1 t ^? s]vices1 t are p]=m$ to 8 glory1 %all be accept$1 ^u ! acc\nt ( 8 int]cession4 ,footnote #bda3 ,*ri/ did n int]c$e = 8 *ur* be=e 8 inc>nation =mally1 inasmu* z x is inconsi/5t ) 8 div9e nature to pray2 pray] be+ an act ( wor%ip2 b virtually1 by :i* we are to und]/& t all ! bless+s :i* ! *ur* !n enjoy$1 7 f\nd$ on ! sacrifice1 :i*1 9 ! fulness ( "t1 he design$ to (f]2 & ?is is1 by a prolepsis1 repres5t$ z ?\gh x _h be5 !n done1 9 ! same s5se z he is else:]e said to be ! ,lamb sla91 f ! f\ndation ( ! _w4 ,see page #cig4 ,footnote #bdb3 ,see ,page #bce4 ,que/4 ,,lvi4 ,,que/4 ,,lvi4 ,h[ is ,*ri/ to be exalt$ 9 8 com+ aga9 to judge ! _w8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/ is to be exalt$ 9 8 com+ aga9 to judge ! _w1 9 t he1 :o 0 unju/ly judg$ & condemn$ by wick$ m51 %all come aga9 at ! la/ day1 9 great p[]1 & 9 ! full manife/ation ( 8 own glory1 & ( 8 ,fa!r's1 ) all 8 holy angels1 ) a %\t1 ) ! voice ( ! ar*-angel1 & ) ! trumpet ( ,god1 to judge ! _w 9 righte\sness4 ,our ,savi\r be+ 9 8 exalt$ /ate1 is to cont9ue at ! "r h& ( ,god1 till he has f9i%$ ! rema9+ "p ( 8 "w1 9 ! application ( r$emption1 &1 by 8 ,_s1 9 ! me?ods ( 8 provid5ce & grace1 br\ght 9 ! :ole numb] ( ! elect2 aft] :i* foll[s ano!r bran* ( 8 ,m$iatorial glory1 :5 he %all come aga9 to judge ! _w at ! la/ day1 :i* is ! subject matt] ( ?is answ]4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i*1 let x be consid]$1 ,i4 ,t ?\gh he 01 be=e ?is1 solemnly inve/$ ) a p[] ( ex]cis+ judgm5t1 & is cont9ually di/ribut+ rew>ds & puni%m5ts 9 ! c\rse ( 8 provid5ce2 yet ! full manife/ation ( 8 glory1 z ,judge ( quick & dead1 & t 9 a visible mann] 9 8 human nature1 is def]r$ till ! la/ day4 ,?\gh he be n[ kn[n by ! judgm5ts t he executes1 :i* are (t5times att5d$ ) wond]ful displays ( 8 div9e glory2 &1 ?\gh ! et]nal /ate ( all m5 be fix$ by him at _! dea?1 at :i* "t a p>ticul> judgm5t is pass$ on !m by him1 z ! apo/le says1 ,x is appo9t$ unto m5 once to die1 & aft] ?is ! judgm5t1 ,heb4 ix4 #bg4 yet ?is is done )\t ^? ext]nal & visible m>ks ( glory 9 8 human nature1 ) :i* he %all appe> 9 ! end ( "t4 ,?is is /yl$1 ,! la/ day1 ,john xi4 #bd4 *ap4 xii4 #dh4 &1 9 t respect1 t measure ( duration1 :i* we g5]ally call "t1 w be end$1 & ano!r1 :i* is di/+ui%$ f x1 :i*1 by reason ( its hav+ no end1 is call$ et]nity1 %all comm5ce2 n t x is l et]nity ( ,god1 )\t succession3 b "s ?9k x diff]s f "t1 pr9cipally 9 ?is1 t x %all n be describ$ by ! same measures t x n[ is2 nor %all ! motion ( ! heav5ly bodies produce ^? effects :i* !y d1 9 ! frame ( nature1 :]eby ! v>i\s *anges ( se$-"t & h>ve/1 summ] & w9t]1 day & night foll[ ea* o!r 9 _! respective c\rses4 ,"s1 inde$1 ?9k t ?is is call$ a day1 9 ! same s5se z ! pres5t season1 or disp5sation ( grace1 is sometimes call$ ! s9n]'s day1 ,luke xix4 #db4 or ! day ( ,god's pati5ce1 & long-suff]+4 ,& :5 ?is %all be at an end1 & ! gospel1 :i* is comp>$ to a glori\s light1 t %9es !re91 %all be no long] prea*$1 ! end !re( be+ fully answ]$1 ?is may well be /yl$ ! la/ day1 :5 ,*ri/ %all come to judgm5t4 ,,ii4 ,?is glori\s appe>+ ( ,*ri/ to judge ! _w1 is set 9 opposition to t "p ( 8 /ate ( humiliation1 9 :i* he 0 unju/ly judg$ & condemn$ by wick$ m51 & is design$ to aggravate ! crime ( ^?1 at ^: tribunal he /ood1 :o1 ?\gh he !n told !m ( ?is matt]1 namely1 t h]eaft] !y %\ld see ! ,son ( man sitt+ on ! "r h& ( p[]1 & com+ 9 ! cl\ds ( heav51 ,matt4 xxvi4 #fd4 yet !y believ$ him n4 ,& ?is may also be consid]$1 z set 9 opposition to all t contempt1 :i* 8 "n1 int]e/1 & gospel1 daily meet )1 9 an ungodly _w1 :]eby he is1 z x 71 judg$ & condemn$ afre%1 & ! unju/ s5t5ce t 0 pass$ ^u him1 9 effect1 approv$ (2 f all :i*1 ,*ri/ %all be = ev] v9dicat$1 :5 8 glory %9es =? 9 a mo/ illu/ri\s mann]1 z call+ ! :ole _w to /& at 8 tribunal1 & rew>d+ e "o accord+ to _! works4 ,,iii4 ,! "t :5 ,*ri/ %all ?us come to judge ! _w1 is unkn[n1 ei!r by angels or m52 &1 inde$1 our ,savi\r himself1 :ile "h on e>?1 speaks ( ?is1 z a secret1 t _h n be5 made kn[n to him1 z man1 ,m>k xiii4 #cb4 & ! reason :y ,god has ?us conceal$ x1 is because he w\ld n give occasion to any to indulge ! lea/ degree ( c>nal security1 7= ! same reason t he has n made kn[n to u ! t]m or b\nds ( life7 b t we may be always ready = 8 com+4 ,!re=e we _c b reckon x an in/ance ( unw>rantable presumption 9 sev]al ,jewi% writ]s1 & "s ( ! ,fa!rs aft] !m1#bdc to suppose1 z !y d1 t ! _w %all cont9ue six ?\s& ye>s1 f ! creation2 & t1 z x 0 made 9 six days1 & ! sev5? orda9$ to be a ,sabba?1 ?is _h a my/ical signification2 & accord+ly1 9 its application to ?is matt]1 a day answ]s to a ?\s& ye>s2 or t1 z ! _w 0 two ?\s& ye>s )\t ! writt5 ^w1 or law ( ,god1 & aft] t1 two ?\s& ye>s "u ! law1 s ! days ( ! ,messiah %all cont9ue two ?\s& ye>s1 & !n foll[s ! et]nal sabbatism at ,*ri/'s second com+4 ,z = ! ,jews1 :o speak ( ?is matt]1 _! unbelief is condemn$ out ( _! own m\?s2 s9ce !y d1 z x 71 conc$e1 t ! "t 9 :i* ! ,messiah 0 to come1 0 t 9 :i* he actually appe>$2 not)/&+1 ?is is a gr\ndless conjecture1 s f> z x respects ! end ( ! _w2 &1 inde$1 x is an ent]+ into a secret1 :i* is altoge!r hid f mank9d4 ,,iv4 ,we are n[ to consid] t glory ) :i* ,*ri/ %all appe>1 :5 he comes to judge ! _w4 ,accord+ly x is said1 he %all come 9 ! full manife/ation ( 8 own glory1 & ( 8 ,fa!r's1 ) all 8 holy angels1 & ) o!r circum/ances1 t w be v awful & trem5d\s4 #a4 ,he %all come 9 8 own glory1 by :i* we are to und]/&1 t ! glory ( 8 div9e nature %all %9e =?1 or be demon/rat$ 9 a m illu/ri\s mann]1 ?an x has hi!rto be54 ,:5 he 0 "h on e>?1 ?is glory _h1 z x 7 a veil put on x1 by reason ( ! l[ & humbl$ /ate ( 8 human nature3 b1 :5 he %all come aga9 9 8 exalt$ /ate1 x w nev] be a matt] ( d\bt to any1 :e!r he be ,god inc>nate or no4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !re w be _m ?+s done by him1 :5 he comes to judgm5t1 :i* w be em95tly ! effects ( 8 div9e p[]1 wisdom1 ju/ice1 goodness1 & fai?fulness1 :]eby ! glory ( 8 div9e nature w f>!r appe>1 9 det]m9+ ! f9al /ate1 bo? ( angels & m54 #b4 ,he is also said to appe> 9 8 ,fa!r's glory4 ,= ! und]/&+ ( :i* let u consid]1 7#a47 ,t :atev] "w he is engag$ 91 or glory he receives z ,m$iator1 x takes its rise f ! ,fa!r2 x 0 he t call$ him to p]=m x1 sanctifi$1 & s5t him into ! _w1 furni%$ him ) an human nature1 unit$ to 8 div9e ,p]son4 ,f him x 0 t he receiv$ a commission to lay d[n 8 life1 & to take x ^u him aga92 & x is he :o ha? appo9t$ ! day 9 :i* he w judge ! _w2 &1 pursuant to ?is decree & appo9tm5t1 he w come to p]=m ?is glori\s "w4 7#b47 ,e ?+ t he does z ,m$iator1 is ref]r$ to ! glory ( ! ,fa!r2 z he says1 ,i hon\r my ,fa!r1 ,john viii4 #di4 & !re=e ?is "w1 :i* is1 z x 71 ! lay+ ! top-/one ( ! glori\s fabric ( our salvation1 w t5d em95tly to set =? ! ,fa!r's glory1 :o laid ! f\ndation /one !re(4 7#c47 ,:atev] "w he p]=ms = ! hon\r ( ! ,fa!r1 he receives f him1 a te/imony ( 8 highe/ approbation ( him !re94 ,:5 he 0 "h on e>?1 z ! apo/le says1 ,he receiv$ f ! ,fa!r hon\r & glory2 :5 !re came su* a voice to him f ! excell5t glory1 say+1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son 9 :om ,i am well pleas$1 #b ,pet4 i4 #ag4 ,?is te/imony 0 giv5 to him at 8 baptism1 & transfiguration 9 ! holy m\nt2 ! latt] ( :i* ! apo/le m imm$iately ref]s to1 z appe>s by ! foll[+ words2 !re=e we may conclude1 7#d47 ,t s9ce 8 com+ to judgm5t w be ! mo/ illu/ri\s "p ( 8 m$iatorial "w1 he w h ! mo/ glori\s te/imony f ! ,fa!r2 &1 inde$1 8 receiv+ ! sa9ts into heav51 :o are /yl$1 ,bless$ ( 8 ,fa!r1 :o %all inh]it ! k+dom :i* he _h prep>$ = !m1 f ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 ,matt4 xxv4 #cd4 w be a /&+ monum5t ( 8 approbation ( him1 or well-pleas$ness ) :atev] he has done 9 ord] !reunto2 & !re=e he may well be said to come 9 ! glory ( 8 ,fa!r4 ,v4 ,he is f>!r said to come 9 ! glory ( 8 angels4 ,?is1 inde$ is to be und]/ood 9 a s5se diff]5t f t ( 8 appe>+ 9 8 own glory1 or t ( 8 ,fa!r2 = ! angels are said r to behold & admire 8 glory1 ?an to conf] any bran* !re( ^u him4 ,h[ev]1 !y are describ$ z att5d+ him 9 8 com+1 z x is said1 ,he %all come 9 8 glory1 & all ! holy angels ) him1 v]4 #ca4 & accord+ly he w appe> 9 ! glory ( 8 angels1 z !y %all be 8 ret9ue1 & be> a "p 9 ! solemnity ( t day1 :]eby !y n only ackn[l$ge 8 rightful au?ority to engage 9 ?is glori\s "w1 b _! will+ness to att5d him 9 e "p !re(1 9 :i* he ?9ks fit to employ !m1 z m9i/]+ spirits1 9 subs]vi5cy to ! proce$+s ( t day4 ,& ?is leads u to consid] t glori\s solemnity1 toge!r ) "s ?+s t w be done1 prep>atory to ,*ri/'s judg+ ! _w4 ,accord+ly x is said1 ,,vi4 ,t he %all come ) a %\t1 ) ! voice ( ! ar*-angel1 & ) ! trumpet ( ,god1 :i* are ! apo/le's words1 #a ,!s4 iv4 #af4 & he adds1 t ?is %all be att5d$ ) ! resurrection f ! dead1 & ! *ange ( ^? :o be+ f\nd alive1 %all be caught up toge!r 9 ! cl\ds1 to meet ! ,"l 9 ! air2 & else:]e he says1 ,! trumpet %all s\nd1 & ! dead %all be rais$ incorruptible1 & we %all be *ang$1 #a ,cor4 xv4 #eb4 & our ,savi\r speaks ( a ?rone's be+ erect$2 & t :5 he %all come 9 8 glory1 & all ! holy angels ) him1 he %all sit on ! ?rone ( 8 glory1 ,matt4 xxv4 #ca1 #cb4 ,we also read ( ! ga!r+ ( ! :ole _w be=e him1 & ! sep>ation ( ! righte\s f ! wick$1 :i* is said to be done by ! m9i/ry ( angels1 *ap4 xxiv4 #ca4 & *ap4 xix4 #bh4 ^! ?+s w imm$iately g be=e ,*ri/'s judg+ ! _w3 b s9ce x is expressly said1 9 ?is answ]1 t he %all come ) a %\t1 ) ! voice ( ! ar*angel1 & ! trumpet ( ,god1 ?is we %all p>ticul>ly consid]4 ,&1 #a4 ,:5 he is said to come ) a %\t1 & ) ! voice ( ! ar*angel1 x does n seem probable1 t by a %\t1 is meant an articulate s\nd1 z ! ^w is sometimes appli$1 :5 us$ by u1 z signify+ t joy & triumph :i* is express$ by ^? :o %\t = victory4 ,not)/&+ ! ^w may be und]/ood 9 a metaphorical s5se1 signify+ "s triumphant expressions ( joy1 suitable to ! great occasions2 or ! ^w1#bdd :i* we r5d] a %\t1 may signify ! p[]ful ^w ( comm& giv5 by our ,savi\r1 :]eby ! dead are call$ out ( _! graves2 & agreeable h]eunto1 x is add$1 t ,*ri/ %all come ) ! voice ( ! ar*-angel4 ,?is has giv5 occasion1 to "s1 to enquire1 :e!r !re be "o among ! angels :o is call$ s1 z be+ ! pr9ce & *ief ( all ! re/1 :o w receive ! ^w imm$iately f ,*ri/1 & transmit x to o!r angels1 :]eby ! _w w be summon$ to appe> be=e 8 tribunal2 b x is v difficult = u to acc\nt = ?is matt]4 ,t !re is a v beautiful ord] & h>mony among ! angels1 is beyond dispute2 nev]!less1 we h no gr\nd to ass]t1 t "o is sup]ior to ! re/1 unless t be ! mean+ ( ! ^w ar*-angel1 9 ?is1 & two or ?ree o!r scriptures1 9 :i* we meet ) x4 ,b1 ?\gh ,i w n cont5d ) ^? :o are o!rwise m9d$1 yet ,i am r incl9$ to ?9k t ! ^w is always appli$ to our ,savi\r1 & t he is call$ ! ar*-angel1 z he is ! head & sov]eign ( all ! angels1 :o1 z ! apo/le says1 7 creat$ by him1 & = him1 ,col4 i4 #af4 & :o are comm&$ to wor%ip him1 ,heb4 i4 #f4 &1 z x is said else:]e1 ,angels1 au?orities1 & p[]s1 are made subject unto him1 #a ,pet4 ii4 #bb4 !re=e he c]ta9ly has a great] "r to ?is glori\s "* ?an any creature4 ,if to ?is x be object$1 t ,*ri/'s be+ said to come ) ! voice ( ! ar*-angel1 d5otes1 t ! ar*-angel is di/+ui%$ f him2 to ?is x may be repli$1 t ?is does n necess>ily foll[ f h5ce2 = ! mean+ ( ! words may be ?is1 t ! ,"l %all desc5d ) a %\t1 or p[]ful ^w ( comm&1 giv5 =? by him1 :o is ! pr9ce & ,"l ( all ! angels1 & transmitt$ by !m to ! :ole _w1 :o %all be h]eby summon$ to appe> be=e him4 #b4 ,he is said to come ) ! s\nd ( a trumpet2 :i* seems to allude to ! use ( trumpets1 to ga!r ! ho/s ( ,israel toge!r1 :5 !y 7 to m>* by _! armies1 or 9 ! day ( _! solemn fe/ivals1 & 9 ! ye> ( ,jubilee1 :i* 0 proclaim$ !reby2 & accord+ly ?is et]nal ,jubilee1 & triumph ( ! sa9ts1 is said to beg9 ) ! s\nd ( a trumpet2 n t !re %all be a mat]ial trumpet1 l ^? 9 use among u1 z "s1 :o h l[ appreh5sions ( ! glory ( ?is day1 h suppos$1 z ?\gh !re 7 no?+ figurative 9 ! mode ( speak+2 :]eas ! pr9cipal ?+ int5d$ !reby is1 t !re %all be "s glori\s ensigns ( ! div9e maje/y1 or ! effects ( 8 p[]1 :i* %all fill 8 sa9ts ) exce$+ great joy1 & 8 enemies ) t]ror1 & %all be a signal to all to appe> be=e 8 tribunal4 ,?is is all we ne$ to det]m9e conc]n+ x2 ?\gh ,i w n altoge!r d5y ! lit]al s5se ( ! words1 provid$ !y be und]/ood 9 ! same mann]1 z :5 ,god appe>$ f m\nt ,s9ai1 ) ! voice ( a trumpet exce$+ l\d1 ,exod4 xix4 #af4 x is n improbable t !re w be a s\nd l t ( a trumpet =m$ 9 ! air1 by ! imm$iate p[] ( ,god1 :i* %all be he>d ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 :i* w be an intimation to all1 t ! great ,judge ( quick & dead is at h&1 & w be a bran* ( t ext]nal glory1 ) :i* he %all appe>4 ,we might "h h proce$$ to consid] ,*ri/ z seat$ on 8 ?rone1 & ! glori\s "w t he %all be engag$ 91 9 judg+ ! _w 9 righte\sness1 :i* is ! la/ ?+ m5tion$ 9 ?is answ]3 b1 s9ce we are l$ p>ticul>ly to insi/ on t subject1 & to speak conc]n+ ! p]sons to be judg$1 z set at ,*ri/'s "r or left h&1 toge!r ) ! mann] ( proce$+ 9 t day2 ! s5t5ce pass$1 & ! f9al e/ate ( angels & m5 det]m9$ !reby1 toge!r ) ! consequ5ce !re(1 bo? to ! righte\s & wick$1 9 "s foll[+ answ]s1#bde we %all proce$ to speak conc]n+ ! application ( r$emption1 or ! b5efits procur$ by ,*ri/'s m$iation4 ,footnote #bdc3 ,z = ! ,jewi% writ]s1 !y m5tion a tradition tak5 f "o ,elias1 :i*1 "s ?9k1 ref]s to a spuri\s writ+1 t w5t "u ! "n ( ! prophet ,elijah3 b ?is !y leave unc]ta93 nei!r d !y signify :e!r x 0 a writt5 or an oral tradition2 nor d !y intimate :51 or :]e1 ?is ,elias liv$4 ,h[ev]1 ! tradition 0 receiv$ by _m ( !m4 ,x is m5tion$ 9 ! ,talmud 9 ,tract4 ,sanh$rim1 cap4 xi4 #bi4 ,edit4 a ,cocc4 ,traditio e/ domus ,eli3 ,sex mille annos durat mundus3 bis mille annis inanitas va/itas4 ,bis mille annis ,lex4 ,d5ique bis mille annis dies ,*ri/i4 ,at v]o propt] peccata no/ra plurima enormia1 abi]unt ex bis1 qui abi]unt4 ,& ! same is m5tion$ 9 ano!r ,talmudic treatise1 call$1 ,avoda ,s>a1 7,vid4 eund4 edit4 ab ,edz>d4 cap4 #a4 page #fe4 cum4 ejusd4 annot4 page #bdd1 seq47 ,& ,manasseh ,b5-,israel ass]ts ! same ?+1 7,vid4 ejusd4 de ,creat4 ,probl4 #be47 ,o!r writ]s1 among !m1 improve ^u ?is conjecture1 & pret5d1 t z ! sun 0 creat$ ! f\r? day1 s ! ,messiah 0 to come1 aft] #djjj ye>s1 by :i* !y appe> to be self-condemn$4 ,h[ev]1 z an exp$i5t to disemb>rass !mselves1 !y all pret5d1 t ,*ri/'s com+ is def]r$ = _! s9s2 :i* evasion is too weak to w>d (f ! evid5ce :i* we h = ! tru? ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,t sev]al ( ! ,fa!rs imbib$ ?is notion1 conc]n+ ! _w's cont9u+ #fjjj ye>s1 accord+ to ! numb] ( ! days ( ! creation1 is evid5t4 ,lactantius beg9s 8 ,mill5nium !n1 & supposes1 t ! ?\s& ye>s1 f !nce to ! end ( "t1 answ]s to ! sev5? day or ,sabba? ( re/4 7,vid4 ,lactant4 de ,vit4 ,beat4 #ad47 ,augu/91 :o does n give into ! ,mill5nium1 supposes1 t "t w end ) ! #fjjj ye>s1 :i* answ]s to ! six? day ( ! creation2 & !n1 accord+ to him1 foll[s an et]nal sabbatism1 7,vid4 ,aug4 de ,civ4 ,dei1 ,lib4 ,,xx4 cap4 #g47 ,footnote #bdd3 4 ,footnote #bde3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxxviii4-,,xc4 ,que/4 ,,lvii41 ,,lviii41 ,,lix4 ,,que/4 ,,lvii4 ,:at b5efits ha? ,*ri/ procur$ by 8 m$iation8 ,,answ4 ,*ri/1 by 8 m$iation1 ha? procur$ r$emption1 ) all o!r b5efits ( ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,,que/4 ,,lviii4 ,h[ d we come to be made p>tak]s ( ! b5efits :i* ,*ri/ ha? procur$8 ,,answ4 ,we are made p>tak]s ( ! b5efits :i* ,*ri/ ha? procur$1 by ! application ( !m unto u1 :i* is ! "w especially ( ,god ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,,que/4 ,,lix4 ,:o are made p>tak]s ( r$emption ?r\gh ,*ri/8 ,,answ4 ,r$emption is c]ta9ly appli$ & effectually communicat$ to all ^? = :om ,*ri/ ha? pur*as$ x1 :o are1 9 "t1 by ! ,holy ,gho/1 enabl$ to believe 9 ,*ri/1 accord+ to ! gospel4 ,i4 ,9 ! fir/ ( ^! answ]s1 we h an acc\nt ( ! bless+s1 :i* ,*ri/1 z ,m$iator1 has procur$ = 8 p1 namely1 r$emption1 ) all ! o!r bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 & accord+ly we may obs]ve1 t ! cov5ant ( grace is ! f\ndation ( all ! bless+s t we enjoy1 or hope =2 &1 among ^!1 r$emption is includ$1 :i* hav+ be5 be=e consid]$1 we ne$ n1 at pres5t enl>ge on x4 ,z = ^? o!r b5efits ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* are ! consequ5ts ( our r$emption1 !y diff] f x1 9 t r$emption is said to be wr\ght out = u by ,*ri/1 9 8 own ,p]son1 :]eas "s o!r b5efits we enjoy1 are1 m especially consid]$ z wr\ght 9 u2 & ^! are p>ticul>ly m5tion$ 9 sev]al foll[+ answ]s2 :i* treat ( effectual call+1 sanctification1 rep5tance unto life1 & o!r graces1 :i* are inh]5t 9 u1 :]eby our he>ts & actions are *ang$ & con=m$ to ! w ( ,god4 ,& !re are o!r bless+s :i*1 m especially1 respect our /ate ,god-w>d2 su* z ju/ification 9 :i* our s9s are p>don$1 & our p]sons accept$2 & adoption1 :]e9 we are made & dealt ) z ,god's *ildr52 & !re are sev]al o!r b5efits :i* foll[ h]eupon1 :]eby ! "w ( grace is c>ri$ on1 & we enabl$ to g on 9 ! ways ( ,god1 ) spiritual peace & joy 9 believ+1 till we come to glory4 ,,ii4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 t we are made p>tak]s ( ^! b5efits by ! application !re( to u2 fir/1 !y are pur*as$1 & !n appli$4 ,we are fir/ r$eem$ by price1 & !n deliv]$ by ! almighty p[] ( ,god1 & ! application h]e( is said to be m especially ! "w ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 :]eas ! pur*ase ( x only belongs to ! ,m$iator4 ,9 consid]+ ! application ( r$emption1 we may obs]ve1 t x is a div9e "w1 & !re=e n to be ascrib$ to ourselves1 b x is ! gift ( ,god1 ,eph4 ii4 #h4 &1 z x is a "w appropriate to ,god1 s x is1 9 sev]al scriptures1 said to be wr\ght 9 u by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,accord+ly we are said to be born ( ! ,_s1 ,john iii4 #e4 & sav$ by ! wa%+ ( reg5]ation1 & r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,titus iii4 #e4 ^u :i* acc\nt1 ! ,_s is sometimes call$ ! ,_s ( hol9ess1 & p[]1 & he is said to dwell 9 u2 :i* pla9ly %ews t he is em95tly glorifi$ 9 ! application ( r$emption4 ,b inasmu* z x is said1 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 t ?is is ! "w especially ( ,god ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* is a mode ( speak+ (t5 us$ by ^? :o treat on ?is subject2 ?is is to be consid]$ ) great caution2 & !re=e :5 we speak ( x1 z ! "w especially ( ,god ! ,holy ,gho/1 we are n to und]/& x z ?\gh ! ,fa!r & ! ,son 7 n equally conc]n$ !re92 = x is all[$ by all1 :o h j ideas ( ! doctr9e ( ! ev]-bless$ ,tr9ity1 t ^? works1 9 :i* any ( ! div9e p]fections are display$1 belong equally1 & alike1 to ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/2#bdf !re=e :5 ! application ( r$emption is said1 m especially1 to belong to ! ,holy ,gho/1 we are to und]/& no?+ else by x1 b t ?is "w is peculi>ly attribut$ to ! ,_s1 inasmu* z h]eby he demon/rates 8 ,p]sonal glory1 9 ! subs]vi5cy ( ! "w p]=m$ by him1 to ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ,*ri/ ! ,m$iator3 b ?is we %all pass ov]1 hav+ insi/$ on x else:]e4#bdg ,,iii4 ,we are n[ to consid] r$emption z c]ta9ly & effectually appli$ to all1 = :om x 0 pur*as$1 toge!r ) ! "* ( ! p]sons :o are int]e/$ !re94 ,9 ?is acc\nt ( ! application !re(1 !re is some?+ suppos$1 namely1 t x is n appli$ to all mank9d4 ,?is e "o w all[2 = ev5 !y1 :o plead = univ]sal r$emption1 d n ass]t ! univ]sal application ( x1 or t all mank9d %all be ev5tually sav$1 z be+ contr>y to ! :ole t5or ( scripture2 !re=e we mu/ conclude1 t x is appli$ to none b ^? = :om ,*ri/ has pur*as$ x4 ,?is is evid5t1 because ! design ( ! pur*ase !re( 01 t !y1 :o 7 r$eem$1 might reap ! b5efit ( x4 ,&1 9 ?is s5se1 x is f>!r obs]v$1 t x is c]ta9ly & effectually appli$ to !m2 f :5ce x foll[s1 t ! application !re( does n dep5d on ! w ( man1 or on "s unc]ta9 conditions1 :i* ,god expects we %all p]=m1 t s ! dea? ( ,*ri/ might be r5d]$ effectual2 = :atev] condition c be assign$1 z conducive h]eunto1 x is ! pur*ase ( ,*ri/'s dea?2 9 :i* respect1 ! ,_s's apply+ "o sav+ b5efit1 mu/ be consid]$ z a condition ( 8 apply+ ano!r2 :i* is n only an improp] s5se ( ! ^w condition1 b x conta9s sev]al ?+s d]ogatory to ! div9e glory3 b ?is ne$ n be f>!r insi/$ on1 s9ce we h _h occasion to speak ( x else:]e4#bdh ,?is leads u to consid] ! "* ( ! p]sons to :om r$emption is appli$4 ,^! are describ$ z su*1 :o are enabl$ to believe 9 ,*ri/1 accord+ to ! gospel4 ,?is is a v ext5sive "* belong+ to ^? :o are int]e/$ 9 ,*ri/'s r$emption1 z x includes 9 x all o!r graces1 :i* accompany or fl[ f sav+ fai?2 & we are n1 by nature1 dispos$ to believe 9 ,*ri/1 b are r av]se to x2 !re=e x is f>!r said1 t we are enabl$ to believe 9 him1 z w be consid]$ "u a foll[+ answ]4#bdi ,& ?is is said to be done accord+ to ! gospel1 & x n only discov]s to u ! object ( fai?2 b conta9s _m invaluable promises ( ?is & o!r graces1 t accompany salvation4 ,& ?is grace ( fai? is f>!r said to be wr\ght 9 "t1 to d5ote1 t ?\gh ! purpose relat+ h]eunto 0 f et]nity1 & ! pur*ase !re( 0 made be=e we _h a be+1 yet ! application ( x is 9 ,god's appo9t$ "t1 :51 aft] hav+ run great l5g?s 9 imp5it5cy & unbelief1 he is pleas$ to call u by 8 grace1 & !reby br+ u into ! way ( salvation4 ,footnote #bdf3 ,?us div9es g5]ally say1 ,op]a ,tr9itatis ad extra sunt indivisa4 ,footnote #bdg3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 page #bia1 #bib4 ,footnote #bdh3 ,see page #ahe1 #ahg1 #cbb1 #cbd4 ,footnote #bdi3 ,see ,que/4 lxxii4 ,que/4 ,,lx4 ,,que/4 ,,lx4 ,c !y :o h nev] he>d ! gospel1 & s "k n ,jesus ,*ri/1 nor believe 9 him1 be sav$1 by _! liv+ accord+ to ! light ( nature8 ,,answ4 ,!y :o1 hav+ nev] he>d ! gospel1 "k n ,jesus ,*ri/1 & believe n 9 him1 _c be sav$1 be !y nev] s dilig5t to frame _! lives accord+ to ! light ( nature1 or ! law ( t religion :i* !y pr(ess2 nei!r is !re salvation 9 any o!r1 b 9 ,*ri/ alone1 :o is ! ,savi\r only ( 8 body ! *ur*4 ,?is answ] is an inf]5ce d$uc$ f ! =ego+2 =1 if r$emption be only appli$ to ^? :o are enabl$ to believe 9 ,*ri/1 accord+ to ! gospel1 !n x foll[s1 t !y :o h n ! gospel1 _c be made p>tak]s ( ?is privilege2 & ! g5]al scope & design !re( is to ass]t ! necessity ( div9e revelation1 z well z fai? 9 ,*ri/1 aga9/ ^? :o suppose t ! gate ( salvation is mu* wid] ?an our ,savi\r has det]m9$ x to be1 :o says1 ,/rait is ! gate1 & n>r[ is ! way :i* leade? unto life1 & few !re be t f9d x1 ,matt4 vii4 #ad4 ,i am s5sible t ?is doctr9e _c b be disreli%$ by !m1 :o are dispos$ to exclude any f a possibility ( atta9+ salvation2 & are ready to *>ge ^? ) gr\ndless c5sori\sness1 & want ( ,*ri/ian temp]1 :o pass s sev]e a s5t5ce on s great a "p ( mank9d1 z are includ$ 9 x4 ,x is also contr>y to ! presumptu\s hope ( corrupt nature1 :i* is unw>rantably prone to expect salvation1 )\t fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,?is "s def5d by argum5ts1 b _m m seem to d x by _! practice4 ,!y :o ma9ta9 ! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption1 design h]eby to advance ! goodness ( ,god1 & are ready to conclude1 t x is inconsi/5t ) t div9e p]fection to exclude any f a possibility ( salvation2 & !re=e x is n agreeable to _! me?od ( reason+1 to conf9e ! means ( grace to s small a numb]1 z t ( ^? to :om ! gospel is prea*$2 accord+ly _m ( !m h ass]t$1 t ! ,hea!n1 z well z ,*ri/ians1 are put into a salvable /ate by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 s t !y %all be sav$ if !y live accord+ to ! dictates ( ! light ( nature1 ?\gh !y "k no?+ ( ,*ri/ & ! gospel4 ,b1 9 ord] to _! ma9ta9+ ?is argum5t1 !y h "s great difficulties to surm\nt1 inasmu* z1 :ile !y attempt to aggr&ize ! m]cy ( ,god1 !y seem to ov]?r[ ! necessity ( div9e revelation1 z well z run c\nt] to ! s5se ( _m scriptures4 ,!re=e "s :o h ass]t$ univ]sal r$emption1 h n ext5d$ ! univ]sality ( x any f>!r1 ?an to ^? :o are fav\r$ ) ! gospel2 b ei!r leave x1 z a matt] :i* we "k no?+ (1 & ought n to enquire into1 or else !y seem to sugge/1 t ! d>k traditional k ( ! gospel1 :i* !y suppose1 "s ( ! ,hea!n h _h1 0 suffici5t to lead !m to a small degree ( fai? 9 ,*ri/2 or1 s9ce t _c well be def5d$1 o!rs h suppos$1 t ,god may lead _m ( ! ,hea!n into ! k ( ,*ri/1 be=e !y g out ( ! _w1 by "s secret me?ods1 n to be disc]n$ by u4 ,^! are n will+1 ) ! ,dei/s1 to set aside ! necessity ( div9e revelation2 :]eas o!rs1 :o d n suppose x necess>y to salvation1 b only to our f>!r improvem5t 9 ! way !reunto1 & !re=e conclude1 t ,*ri/ianity is only a bright]1 or cle>] way to heav52 ^! are1 m especially1 oppos$ 9 ?is answ] we are expla9+4 ,i am s5sible t ?is subject1 we are ent]+ on1 has be5 treat$ ) m reflection & c5sure ?an _m o!rs2 & we are h]eby suppos$ to conclude1 t ! div9e disp5sations are too sev]e1 & t t goodness & m]cy1 :i* is 8 nature & delight1 is n suffici5tly advanc$ & magnifi$2 & t x is a s\r & ill-natur$ way ( reason+1 to suppose t any are put "u a necessity ( p]i%+1 = want ( a div9e revelation1 & t x does n become u to pass a damnatory s5t5ce on any1 m especially on s great a "p ( ! _w1 z t is1 :o "k no?+ ( ,*ri/1 & ! way ( salvation by him4 ,x is necess>y = u !re=e to premise1 #a4 ,t we pret5d n to pass a judgm5t conc]n+ ! f9al /ate ( p>ticul> p]sons1 by conclud+1 t !y1 :o are n[ /rang]s to ,*ri/1 & 8 gospel1 %all always rema9 s2 = we "k n :51 to :om1 or by :at means1 ,god may reveal ,*ri/1 to ^? :o n[ sit 9 d>kness1 & are unacqua9t$ ) ! way ( salvation by him4 ,& z = ! possibility ( ,god's reveal+ ,*ri/1 9 a secret way1 to ^? :o d n sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel1 we w n d5y x2 h[ev]1 we _c inf] ! c]ta9ty ( ev5ts1 f ! possibility !re(1 & !re=e we mu/ h a cle>] pro( h]e(1 be=e we c believe x4 #b4 ,god might ju/ly h exclud$ ! :ole race ( mank9d f a possibility ( atta9+ salvation1 z well z ! fall5 angels2 = !re 0 no?+ out ( himself t mov$ him to h compassion on ^? :o are ! heirs ( salvation1 any m ?an o!rs4 #c4 ,we are f> f suppos+ t ! ,hea!ns %all be condemn$ = n believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 :om !y nev] he>d (1 or n comply+ ) ! gospel-ov]ture1 :i* 0 nev] made to !m4 ,inv9cible ignorance1 ?\gh x be an unhapp9ess1 & a consequ5ce ( our fall5 /ate1 is n a crime2 !re=e1 #d4 ,! ,hea!n %all be judg$ by ! law ( nature2 &1 if ! apo/le's words1 ,z _m z h s9n$ )\t law1 %all p]i% )\t law1 ,rom4 ii4 #ab4 be applicable to !m1 :i*1 ,i ?9k1 no "o w d5y2 yet _! condemnation _c be equal to t ( ^?1 :o neglect & despise ! great salvation (f]$ to !m 9 ! gospel4 #e4 ,! ,hea!n1 :o h _h no o!r light b t ( nature1 _c be exculpat$ f ! *>ge ( _m actual s9s committ$ by !m2 9 :i* respect !y h rebell$ aga9/ ! light !y h be5 fav\r$ )4 ,all ( !m1 inde$1 h n contract$ ! same degree ( guilt ) ^? :om ! apo/le describes1 :o committ$ s9s contr>y to nature1 be+ fill$ ) all unrighte\sness1 =nication1 covet\sness1 malici\sness1 wick$ness1 *ap4 i4 #be1 #bf4 seq4 & _m o!r s9s ( ! blacke/ nature1 & !re=e all ( !m are n liable to ! same condemnation4 ,&1 inde$1 "s ( ! ,hea!n morali/s h be5 a bless+1 9 _m respects1 to ! age 9 :i* !y liv$1 :o1 by _! writ+s & example1 h endeav\r$ to re=m x f vice & immorality2 & x is c]ta91 t !y %all n be puni%$ = crimes :i* !y h n committ$3 b :e!r ! be/ ( !m %all be sav$ by ! m]its ( ,*ri/1 ?\gh de/itute ( fai? 9 him1 is ! "q "u our pres5t consid]ation4 ,to conclude t _! good works h m]it$ salvation1 is n only contr>y to ! analogy ( fai?1 b x is m ?an :at c be said conc]n+ ! be/ works t 7 ev] p]=m$ by ,*ri/ians2 & to argue1 z _m d1 f ! goodness ( ,god1 t !y %all be sav$1 is c]ta9ly an inconclusive way ( reason+1 unless we _h "s intimation ( 8 purpose relat+ !reunto4 ,if ,god has det]m9$ s to d1 we mu/ h rec\rse to 8 reveal$ w1 & prove1 f scripture1 t !re are promises ( et]nal life made to ^? :o h no int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 & "s gr\nd1 at lea/1 to conclude1 t "s %all be happy 9 behold+ 8 glory 9 ano!r _w1 :o h _h no communion1 by fai?1 ) him 9 ?is4 ,^! ?+s mu/ fir/ be prov$1 be=e we c see reason to d5y :at is conta9$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* we proce$ to consid]4 ,accord+ly x is obs]v$1 ,i4 ,t !y :o nev] he>d ! gospel1 & nei!r "k nor believe 9 ,*ri/1 _c be sav$4 ,?is supposes1 t fai? & salvation are insep>ably connect$2 &1 ?\gh x be p>ticul>ly appli$ to ^? :o are de/itute ( ! gospel2 yet x is levell$ aga9/ all1 :o presumptu\sly expect salvation1 )\t gr\nd1 :o rema9 9 a /ate ( unbelief & imp5it5cy1 :e!r !y h ! means ( grace or no4 ,& "h let u consid] t _m :o are call$ ,*ri/ians1 ?\gh !y "k little m ?an ! b>e "n ( ,*ri/1 yet !y d\bt n b t !y %all be sav$ by 8 m]its1 & s live & die 9 ?is fatal mi/ake1 h[ vile soev] _! conv]sation has be51 z ! prophet ,isaiah says1 ,?\ art we>i$ 9 ! greatness ( ?y way2 yet said/ ?\ n1 ,!re is no hope1 ,isa4 lvii4 #aj4 or l ! p]son :om ,moses speaks (1 :o1 :5 he he>e? ! words ( ?is curse1 yet blesse? himself 9 8 he>t1 say+1 ,i %all h peace1 ?\gh ,i walk 9 ! imag9ation ( m9e he>t1 to add drunk5ness to ?ir/1 ,deut4 xxix4 #ai4 ,x is too notori\s to be d5i$1 t a great "p ( m5 ?\gh grossly ignorant1 & op5ly pr(ane1 :o live )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 not)/&+1 expect to be sav$2 & x is "o ( ,satan's great eng9es1 by :i* he endeav\rs to bani% all religion out ( ! _w1 by p]suad+ 8 delud$ subjects t all ?+s %all g well ) !m1 ?\gh !y make no pret5sions to x4 ,?is presumption is r f\nd$ 9 /upidity1 ?an support$ by argum5ts1 & is a great in/ance ( ! ali5ation ( ! m9d & affections f ,god1 & %[s h[ deceitful & desp]ately wick$1 ! he>t ( man is1 :5 de/itute ( div9e grace4 ,b :at %all we say ( ^? :o pret5d to def5d ?is1 & !reby put a sword into ! h&s ( ^? :o adh]e to !m1 to de/roy !mselves8 ,?is ! ,dei/s d4 ,&1 inasmu* z _! me?od ( reason+ is subv]sive ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 & ( fai? 9 ,*ri/1 z connect$ ) salvation1 ,i _c omit to m5tion x 9 ?is place4 ,^! pret5d n to be ,a!i/s1 ?\gh !y express n a due v5]ation = ! div9e ,maje/y1 t !y may n be exclud$ f ! society ( mank9d1 :o h "s degree ( abhorr5ce ( ,a!ism impress$ on _! nature4 ,!y talk1 inde$ ( ,god1 & ( natural religion1 b make reveal$ ! subject ( _! scorn & ridicule4 ,if !y read ! scriptures1 x is app>5tly ) a design to burlesque !m1 & *>ge !m ) inconsi/5cy & self-contradiction4 ,:5 !y speak ( revelation1 or ! gift ( prophecy1 !y give x no bett] a t]m ?an en?usiasm2 &1 :5 !y m5tion ! fail+s1 record$ 9 scripture1 ( ^? :o 7 o!rwise holy & excell5t m51 !y take occasion malici\sly to reproa* !m1 & ins9uate1 t !y 7 vile p]sons1 guilty ( ! mo/ enorm\s crimes1 & yet 7 sav$3 & wick$ly inf] f !nce1 t !re is no?+ solid & sub/antial 9 religion1 b t p]sons may be z safe & happy )\t x1 z ) x4 ,if !y ref] to ! brighte/ & mo/ excell5t "p ( ! "* ( ! sa9ts record$ 9 scripture1 ?is !y suppose to be ! effect ( implicit fai?1 & to take its rise f prie/-craft4 ,& our ,savi\r himself is n only dive/$ by !m ( 8 glory1 b reckon$1 z1 !y suppose1 ,moses 0 ( old1 a design+ p]son1 :o br\ght a new set ( notions into ! _w to amuse & conf\nd x4 ,z = 8 miracles1 :i* none b ! bl9d$ ,jews1 & !y :o are equally prejudic$ aga9/ ,*ri/ianity1 nev] pret5d$ to conte/1 mu* less to vilify1 ^! !y treat ) ! utmo/ scorn & contempt1 z a late writ] has done1 ^: blasphemy has be5 made manife/1 by ^? :o h wrote 9 def5ce ( ?is "p ( our religion4 ,b inasmu* z p]sons1 :o are n dispos$ to indulge s great a degree ( pr(an5ess1 h be5 s5sible t ?is is n a "r me?od to extirpate ,*ri/ianity1 s9ce x _c b be treat$ ) ! utmo/ abhorr5ce1 by ^? :o read ! scripture ) any religi\s design2 !re are o!rs :o1 ?\gh !y speak ( ,god1 yet glorify him n z ,god4 ,^! w1 inde$1 all[ him to h "s div9e p]fections2 b !y ca/ a reproa* on 8 provid5ce1 & suppose1 t he is too great to be affect$ )1 or conc]n$ ab\t ! actions & behavi\r ( s mean a creature z man4 ,& z :at we call s91 c be no disp>agem5t to 8 glory1 s he is too good & pitiful to 8 creatures1 to puni% !m1 at lea/1 ) et]nal torm5ts = x2 s t if !y all[ ! s\l to be immortal1 & capable ( happ9ess 9 ano!r _w1 :i* all ( !m1 )\t exception1 d n2 yet !y suppose t ,god made no creature to be = ev] mis]able4 ,& z = ^? laws :i* he has giv5 to mank9d1 :i* are en/amp$ on _! nature1 & conta9 no?+ b :at might h be5 kn[n )\t revelation1 ^! !y pret5d to be design$ only to keep ! _w 9 ord]1 to promote ! int]e/ ( civil society1 to prev5t m5 f murd]+ "o ano!r1 di/urb+ ! tranquillity ( ! gov]nm5t 9 :i* !y live1 or invad+ ! prop]ty ( o!rs2 :i* is n do+ z !y w\ld h o!rs d to !m4 ,& z = ! puni%m5t ( s92 t is no f>!r to be reg>d$1 ?an z vice & immorality r5d] p]sons obnoxi\s to bodily diseases1 "s m>ks ( infamy1 :i* cu/om has annex$ !reunto1 or ! la% ( human laws4 ,?is is all ! s*eme ( religion1 t "s among ! ,dei/s endeav\r to propagate2 & e ?+ t is built m imm$iately ^u div9e revelation1 !y n only reckon unnecess>y1 b en?usia/ic1 & no o!r ?an a contrivance ( "s1 :o1 ) a view to _! own int]e/1 endeav\r to puzzle ! _w ) my/]i\s doctr9es1 :i* nei!r !y1 nor _! vot>ies und]/&4 ,x mu/ be suppos$1 t ^! m5 d n ?9k t ! k ( ,*ri/1 or fai? 9 him1 is necess>y to salvation2 yet !y d\bt n b t x %all g well ) !m 9 ano!r _w1 if !re be a future /ate1 :i*1 ?r\gh ! influ5ce ( t scepticism1 :i* is1 = ! mo/ "p1 a concomitant ( ,deism1 !y sometimes "q4 ,we %all n make s great a digression f our pres5t subject z to give a p>ticul> reply to ^! ass]tions1 :i*1 ?\gh propagat$ ) mu* assurance1 are n pret5d$ to be def5d$ by solid argum5ts2 &1 inde$1 ! :ole gospel is a reply to x4 ,:atev] doctr9e !re( is ma9ta9$ by ,*ri/ians1 x w h a t5d5cy to give !m an abhorr5ce ( x1 & confirm _! fai? aga9/ su* attempts1 z are us$ to /agg] & p]v]t x4 ,?us conc]n+ ! me?ods t are us$1 by "s1 to ov]?r[ reveal$ religion1 & ! necessity ( fai? 9 ,*ri/ to salvation4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to consid] on :at gr\nds p]sons hope to be sav$1 )\t ! k ( ,*ri/1 or fai? 9 him4 ,&1 #a4 ,"s h no o!r gr\nd ( hope b ! goodness ( ! div9e nature2 & accord+ly !y ?9k1 t because ,god delights n 9 ! mis]y ( any ( 8 creatures1 b takes all occasions to make himself kn[n1 z a ,god ( inf9ite k9dness & compassion1 ^: ?\ghts are n z our ?\ghts1 nor 8 ways z our ways1 & w n res5t ^? injuries :i* we may (f] to him1 b w lay !m "u et]nal obligations to him1 :o h1 by _! s9s r5d]$ !mselves unwor?y to be sav$ by him2 !re=e !y hope t all ?+s %all g well ) !m1 ?\gh !y are utt] /rang]s to ! way ( salvation by a ,r$eem]1 & are altoge!r de/itute ( fai? 9 him4 ,b ?is we _c call any o!r ?an a presumptu\s confid5ce2 x is no?+ else b to abuse ! ri*es ( ,god's goodness1 & to claim an int]e/ 9 x1 )\t gr\nd4 ,x is1 inde$1 a v great tru? t ,god delights 9 m]cy2 & t ?is attribute _c be too mu* admir$ or advanc$ by u2 b yet x mu/ n be set 9 opposition to any ( 8 o!r p]fections4 ,he is c]ta9ly a j & holy1 z well z a m]ciful ,god2 & !re=e we are n to suppose t "o ( ^! p]fections %all be glorifi$1 to ! di%on\r ( ano!r4 ,might n fall5 angels z well make use ( ! same argum5t1 & say1 t because ,god is m]ciful1 !re=e he w deliv] !m f ^? *a9s ( d>kness & mis]y1 9 :i* !y are held2 z t ! m]cy ( ,god %\ld be presum$ to be a f\ndation ( hope1 to ^? :o h no gr\nd to conclude _! int]e/ 9 x1 z expect+ x ano!r way1 ?an t 9 :i* he has decl>$ 8 w to glorify x8 ,& x is c]ta91 t :omsoev] ,god designs to glorify 8 m]cy 9 sav+1 he fir/ det]m9es to advance ! glory !re(1 9 mak+ !m meet = salvation1 by sanctify+ or purify+ _! he>ts by fai?4 ,to sep>ate ^! two1 is !re=e a di%on\r to ! div9e p]fections3 ,god nev] design$ to save 8 p 9 s91 b fir/ to save !m f x1 & !n to cr[n ! "w1 :i* he _h begun1 ) complete bless$ness4 ,!re=e ! man :o lives 9 all excess ( riot1 & yet hopes = salvation1 mu/ be guilty ( a gr\ndless presumption4 ,:5 we read1 9 scripture1 ( ,god's ext5d+ m]cy1 we f9d t !re are c]ta9 m>ks & *>act]s annex$1 ( ^? p]sons :o h gr\nd to lay claim to an int]e/ 9 x3 ?us x is said1 ,! ,"l is m]ciful & graci\s1 sl[ to ang]1 & pl5te\s 9 m]cy1 ,psal4 ciii4 #h4 b !n x is add$1 t ?is m]cy is f ev]la/+ to ev]la/+ ^u !m t fe> him2 to su* z keep 8 cov5ant1 & to ^? t rememb] 8 comm&m5ts to d !m1 v]4 #ag1 #ah4 & else:]e ! ,psalmi/ admires ! goodness ( ,god1 7:i* is1 d\btless1 beyond expression wond]ful7 :5 he says1 ,o h[ great is ?y goodness1 :i* ?\ ha/ laid up1 & wr\ght1 9 :i* he speaks ( ! pres5t displays ( goodness1 & ! future res]ves !re(2 b x foll[s1 t ?is belongs only to !m t fe> him1 & to !m t tru/ 9 him be=e ! sons ( m51 ,psal4 xxxi4 #ai4 & else:]e x is said1 ,all ! pa?s ( ! ,"l are m]cy & tru?1 unto su* z keep 8 cov5ant & 8 te/imonies1 ,psal4 xxv4 #aj4 t is1 to !m1 exclusively ( all o!rs4 ,moreov]1 we nev] read ( ,god's glorify+ 8 m]cy b 9 ,*ri/2 fir/1 9 br++ s9n]s nigh to him1 by 8 blood1 & !n 9 apply+ r$emption pur*as$ by 8 ,_s3 ?us ! apo/le says1 ,god 0 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ ! _w unto himself1 #b ,cor4 v4 #ai4 & !n he adds1 z an exp$i5t to give s9n]s a gr\nd ( hope1 t !y h an int]e/ 9 ?is privilege1 t1 9 ! gospel1 he s5ds an embassy to !m1 to besee* !m1 z !y value _! own s\ls1 to be reconcil$ to ,god1 by comply+ ) ! gospel-ov]ture1 & repeat+ (1 & desi/+ f _! rebellion aga9/ him4 ,&1 :5 he is repres5t$ z ! ,fa!r ( m]cies1 & ! ,god ( all com=t1 he is1 at ! same "t1 /yl$1 ! ,god & ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 *ap4 i4 #c4 to d5ote1 t ?is m]cy is display$ 9 & ?r\gh a ,m$iator2 & !re=e our hope ( atta9+ x1 mu/ be f\nd$ 9 our int]e/ 9 him1 :i* _c be consid]$ o!rwise1 ?an z includ+ 9 x ! grace ( fai?4 ,are !y1 :o h a "r to expect salvation1 call$ heirs ( ,god1 & jo9t-heirs ) ,*ri/8 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 ,!y are f>!r describ$1 z con=m$ to 8 image1 v]4 #bi4 ,h !y a "r to ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light8 !y are *>act]iz$ z made meet = x1 ,colos4 i4 #ab4 & :5 ! apo/le exhorts p]sons to look = ! m]cy ( ,god unto et]nal life1 he intimates t ?is w\ld be a presumptu\s expectation1 7 x sep>ate f _! keep+ !mselves 9 ! love ( ,god1 ,jude1 v]4 #ba4 #b4 ,o!rs h no f\ndation = _! expectation ( salvation1 b by ext5uat+ s92 & are h>dly p]suad$ to confess !mselves to be s9n]s1 h[ vile soev] _! conv]sation be3 ?us x is said1 conc]n+ ,ephraim1 ,! balances ( deceit are 9 8 h&1 he love? to oppress2 yet he refus$ to ackn[l$ge ?is1 & says1 ,9 all my lab\rs !y %all f9d none iniquity 9 me1 t 7 s91 ,hos4 xii4 #g1 #h4 &1 :5 ! prophet ,j]emiah exhibits a *>ge aga9/ a deg5]ate age1 & tells !m1 ,?\ ha/ taught ! wick$ ones ?y ways1 also 9 ?y skirts is f\nd ! blood ( poor innoc5ts2 :at abom9able /upidity 7 !y guilty (1 :5 !y reply to ?is1 ,because ,i am innoc5t1 surely 8 ang] %all turn f me1 ,j]4 ii4 #cc-ce4 ,sometimes !y build _! hope ( salvation1 ?\gh !y _c exculpate !mselves f ! *>ge ( s91 on ! b>e supposition1 t "s o!rs are great] s9n]s ?an !mselves3 ?us ! ,ph>isee pleases himself1 t he 0 n guilty ( "s notori\s s9s3 t he 0 no extortion]1 or adult]]1 nor ev5 z ! ,publican1 :om he looks ^u ) great contempt1 ,luke xviii4 #aa4 or if !y are =c$ to conclude !mselves to be among ! numb] ( ! vile/ & mo/ notori\s s9n]s1 yet !y presume t ,god w n puni% !m et]nally = ?is1 b w make "s all[ance = ! prop5sity ( human nature to s91 or ! =ce ( ^? temptations1 :i* !y h n be5 able to )/&2 or1 if !y are liable to any extraord9>y afflictions 9 ?is life1 !y suppose t ^! are suffici5t to comp5sate = all ! s9s t !y h committ$1 & !re=e _! mis]ies %all n be ext5d$ beyond x2 s t1 t :i* lies at ! root ( ?is presumptu\s hope1 is a secret d5ial ( ! inf9ite dem]it ( s91 or t x des]ves et]nal puni%m5t4 ,n[1 t we may %ew ! vanity ( t expectation1 :i* has no o!r f\ndation ?an ?is1 let u consid]1 7#a47 ,t to ext5uate s91 is an argum5t t p]sons are unacqua9t$ ) !mselves1 "k n ! plague ( _! own he>ts2 & !re=e x is ! mo/ de/ructive fallacy t m5 c put on !mselves2 & x is a sad tok5 t !y are giv5 up to judicial bl9dness3 b1 :5 ,god %all *>ge s9 on ! consci5ce1 or1 z ! ,psalmi/ speaks1 reprove !m1 & set _! iniquities 9 ord] be=e _! eyes1 ,psal4 l4 #ba4 :i* he w d1 at "o "t or o!r1 !y %all appe> to h be5 self-deceiv$1 & ! gr\nd ( _! hope ( salvation1 s9k "u !m4 7#b47 ,to suppose t s9 does n des]ve et]nal puni%m5t1 is an affront to ! hol9ess ( ,god & a disbelief ( ^? ?reat5+s :i* are d5\nc$ aga9/ x4 ,x is1 9 effect1 to d5y t s9 is objectively inf9ite1 :i* _c be done1 )\t d5y+1 9 effect1 t ,god is a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection2 x is a fly+ 9 ! face ( 8 ju/ice1 & *>g+ him ) mal-adm9i/ration2 to su* x may be said1 z ,elihu says to ,job1 ,wilt ?\ condemn him t is mo/ j8 ,job xxxiv4 #ag4 or1 z ,god speaks1 to reprove & humble him1 ,wilt ?\ also disannul my judgm5t8 ,wilt ?\ condemn me t ?\ maye/ be righte\s8 *ap4 xl4 #h4 ,b s9ce ! et]nity ( ! puni%m5t ( s9 is p>ticul>ly insi/$ on1 "u a foll[+ answ]1#bej we %all add no m on t head at pres5t2 only let x be consid]$1 t ?is me?od ( reason+ has a t5d5cy to bani% all religion out ( ! _w2 & x is nev] made use (1 b by ^? :o make no pret5sions to x4 #c4 ,if x be reckon$ prepo/]\s = any "o to f\nd 8 hope ( salvation on ! ext5uat+ ( 8 s9s1 o!rs h a m plausible pret5ce1 :5 !y expect to be sav$1 because !y p]=m "s works t are mat]ially good1 ?\gh ^! are n only de/itute ( ! grace ( fai?1 b /rang]s to ! way ( salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,if !y p]=m "s moral duties1 or ab/a9 f "s gross enormities1 mu* m if !y h a =m ( godl9ess1 & are reckon$ to be religi\s p]sons by ! _w1 &1 9 _m in/ances1 are useful to ^? ) :om !y conv]se1 !y are ready to conclude1 t !y d1 z x 71 m]it et]nal life !reby1 & ,god1 = ?is1 becomes a debtor to !m2 ! =m] sort above-m5tion$ h too light ?\ghts ( s92 ^! set too great a value on _! duties1 :i* is contr>y to :at our ,savi\r says1 ,:5 ye %all h done all ^? ?+s :i* are comm&$ y1 say1 ,we are unpr(itable s]vants1 ,luke xvii4 #aj4 ,i w\ld n h x ?\ght t h]eby ,i design to depreciate any moral duties1 or virtues1 :i* h 9 !m a degree or excell5cy1 9 proportion to _! nature3 b ! only ?+ t ,i int5d h]eby is1 t good works :i* d n proce$ f a "r pr9ciple1 & are n p]=m$ = "r ends1 if !re be n an int]nal pr9ciple ( grace implant$ 9 reg5]ation1 nor fai? 9 ,*ri/1 z ! ma9 spr+ !re(1 or1 if !y be put 9 ! room ( ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 & s made ! f\ndation ( our ju/ification1 or "r to et]nal life1 !y are n accept$ by ,god2 & t hope ( salvation1 :i* is f\nd$ !reon1 is va91 & unw>rantable4 #d4 ,!re are o!rs1 :o1 z x is express$ 9 ?is answ]1 frame _! lives accord+ to ! light ( nature1 or ! law ( t religion :i* !y pr(ess1 & d\bt n1 b 9 s do+1 !y %all be sav$4 ,?is presumption is def5d$ by _m1 :o call !mselves ,*ri/ians1 :o suppose1 t a p]son may be sav$ 9 any religion1 :e!r true or false3 ^! d n /ick to say1 t1 if !y liv$ at ,rome1 !y w\ld embrace ! ,popi% doctr9es2 or1 if 9 ,turkey1 !y w\ld pr(ess ! ,mahometan fai?2 or1 _h !y be5 born 9 ,india1 among ! ,pagans1 !y %\ld h gr\nd to conclude t !y are 9 a safe way to heav54 ,?is op9ion c]ta9ly reflects di%on\r on ! ,*ri/ian "n2 & x sav\rs s mu* ( scepticism1 t ^! mu/ be suppos$ to conclude1 t !re is no?+ c]ta9 9 religion2 or1 z to ! diff]5t modes !re(1 t ^! are only a political eng9e1 a m]e human inv5tion1 :i* /&s ^u no o!r basis1 b tradition1 & has no?+ else to propagate x1 b implicit fai?4 ,?is is ! notion :i* !y1 :o set !mselves aga9/ div9e revelation1 ent]ta9 conc]n+ religion 9 g5]al2 or1 if !re be any ?+ 9 x t escapes _! reproa* & c5sure1 x is only su* maxims z are f\nd$ 9 ! laws ( nature1 viz4 t we ought to d to o!rs z we w\ld h !m d to u1 gov]n our passions1 t !y may n be outrage\s1 & di/urb n only our own peace1 b t ( all civil societies2 & t we mu/ n (f] injuries1 or viol5ce1 to ^? :om we conv]se )2 b r be g5tle1 good-hum\r$1 k9d1 & compassionate to !m1 & ab/a9 f ^? enormities1 :i* are abhorr5t to nature4 ,?is !y suppose to be suffici5t to d5om9ate any "o a good man1 :o ne$ n ent]ta9 any d\bt ( 8 own salvation3 b ?is is to set aside all revelation1 & disbelieve ! demon/rative evid5ce :i* we h ( ! tru? ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 & x is to ca/ contempt on t1 z unnecess>y1 :i* has 9 x ! greate/ excell5cy4 ,x also conta9s a d5ial ( t :i* is exp]i5c$ by all true believ]s1 namely1 t reveal$ religion has ! greate/ t5d5cy to dispose !m to glorify ,god1 & to d good to m52 ^! s5sibly f9d1 t !y h ! greate/ com=t1 & mo/ solid gr\nd ( hope1 9 a firm adh]5ce !reunto3 & lay+ all ! /ress ( _! salvation on :at is reveal$ 9 ! gospel2 & desir+ to adh]e /$fa/ly1 by fai?1 to ,*ri/1 z ! only way ( salvation4 ,,ii4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 9 ?is answ]1 t !re is salvation 9 no o!r b 9 ,*ri/4 ,! scripture is v full & express to ?is purpose2 ,?us x is said1 ,nei!r is !re salvation 9 any o!r2 = !re is none o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among m51 :]eby we mu/ be sav$1 ,acts iv4 #ab4 & else:]e ! apo/le says1 ,o!r f\ndation c no man lay1 ?an t is laid1 :i* is ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #aa4 ,on him ! *ur* is built2 he is ! only ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & man1 ! only ,r$eem]1 :o pur*as$ salvation = ^? :o %all be made p>tak]s ( x3 ,he laid ! f\ndation-/one ( ?is glori\s fabric1 & !re=e we mu/ conclude1 t ! c>ry+ on ( ?is "w belongs to him1 till ! top-/one is laid1 & ! "w br\ght to p]fection2 ^u :i* acc\nt he is /yl$1 ,! ,au?or & ,f9i%] ( fai?1 ,heb4 xii4 #c4 ,accord+ly we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t fai?1 & all o!r graces t accompany salvation1 h a peculi> ref]5ce to ,*ri/3 ,?us we are said to obta9 preci\s fai? ?r\gh 8 righte\sness1 #b ,pet4 i4 #a4 & he is said to dwell 9 ! he>ts ( 8 p by fai?1 ,eph4 iii4 #ag1 & to increase _! fai?1 ,luke xvii4 #e4 & he is also ! ,object ( fai?1 z he says1 ,ye believe 9 ,god2 believe also 9 me1 ,john xiv4 #a4 & ?is grace is frequ5tly describ$ z a com+ to him1 *ap4 vi4 #ce4 & x is su* a com+ z implies m ?an an att5dance on 8 ord9ances2 = x is connect$ ) salvation1 :i* is ! mean+ ( t metaphorical expression1 9 :i* x is said1 t su* %all nev] hung] nor ?ir/2 by :i* we are to und]/& t all _! desires %all be fulfill$1 & !y %all be satisfi$ ) t p]fect bless$ness1 :i* he w make !m p>tak]s (4 ,besides1 x is su* a com+ to ,*ri/1 z is ! effect ( ,god's almighty p[]2 !re=e he says1 ,no man c come to me1 except ! ,fa!r :i* ha? s5t me draw him1 v]4 #dd4 ,?is w f>!r appe>1 if we consid] t salvation is f\nd$ on ,*ri/'s execut+ 8 ?ree (fices ( ,prie/1 ,prophet1 & ,k+4 ,! fir/ ( ^! he executes 9 our behalf2 n 9 u1 b = u1 :]eby fai?1 & all o!r graces1 are pur*as$2 :]eas1 9 ! execution ( 8 o!r two (fices1 namely1 8 ,prophetical & ,k+ly1 especially :5 x is r5d]$ effectual to salvation1 8 p are ! subjects 9 :om !y are execut$2 ! "w p]=m$ is int]nal1 & ! consequ5ce ( x is ! s\l's giv+ t glory to him1 t is ! result !re(2 & ?is _c be done1 )\t our kn[+ him to be a ,m$iator1 &1 z su*1 orda9$ & qualifi$ to execute !m4 ,?is _c be kn[n )\t div9e revelation4 ,moreov]1 ?is is evid5t1 f ! apo/le's me?od ( reason+1 9 :i* he consid]s our call+ on ! "n ( ! ,"l z insep>ably connect$ ) salvation1 & necess>y !reunto1 & t ?is proce$s f fai?2 =1 says he1 ,h[ %all !y call on him1 9 :om !y h n believ$8 ,rom4 x4 #ad4 ,& ?is fai? supposes ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 :i* gospel is repres5t$1 9 _m scriptures1 z a display ( ! glory ( ,*ri/2 !re=e x foll[s1 t !re is no salvation )\t div9e revelation2 or t !y1 :o nev] he>d ( ,*ri/1 & consequ5tly nev] believ$ 9 him1 h no "r or claim to x4 ,we might also obs]ve ! acc\nt :i* ! same apo/le gives ( t wor%ip1 :i* is necess>y to salvation1 :5 he says1 ,?r\gh him we h access1 by "o ,_s1 unto ! ,fa!r1 ,eph4 ii4 #ah4 ,to h access to ,god1 is c]ta9ly necess>y to salvation2 & ?is is by a ,m$iator1 :i* is else:]e call$1 ,com+ to ,god by him3 ,b ?is _c be done )\t ! k ( him1 z ! way to ! ,fa!r1 & t fai? 9 him1 :i* is f\nd$ !reon4 ,moreov]1 salvation is to be consid]$ z a promis$ bless+1 f\nd$ 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 & !re=e !y1 :o are /rang]s to ?is cov5ant1 h no "r to lay claim to ! promises !re(1 :i* are no :]e conta9$ b 9 div9e revelation1 & accord+ly !y are said to be yea & am5 9 ,*ri/1 to ! glory ( ,god1 #b ,cor4 i4 #bj4 ,!re=e1 :at hope c !re be ( obta9+ ^! promis$ bless+s1 )\t ! k ( ,*ri/8 #b4 ,x f>!r appe>s1 t !re is no salvation )\t fai? 9 ,*ri/1 z f\nd$ 9 div9e revelation1 inasmu* z !re is no ju/ification )\t x4 ,ju/ification is insep>ably connect$ ) salvation by ! apo/le1 :5 he says1 ,:om he ju/ifi$1 !m he also glorifi$1 ,rom4 viii4 #cj4 ,to sep>ate ^! two1 is to suppose1 t a p]son may expect salvation1 )\t be+ deliv]$ f ! guilt ( s91 & ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! law2 or to h a "r to et]nal life1 )\t be+ able to plead any righte\sness t is wor?y ( ,god's acceptance1 :i* is c]ta9ly to build our hope on a s&y f\ndation1 & is contr>y to ^? scriptures t set =? ! impossibility ( our be+ ju/ifi$ by ! works ( ! law1 or ! necessity ( fai? 9 ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 9 ord] to our claim+ ?is privilege4 ,?is ! apo/le ,paul frequ5tly inculcates2 !re=e x foll[s1 t no "o c plead any ?+ done by him1 z ! matt] ( 8 ju/ification1 ?\gh he c\ld say1 z t apo/le did1 t\*+ ! righte\sness t is 9 ! law1 ,i am blameless1 ,phil4 iii4 #f4 & else:]e he says1 ,?\gh ,i "k no?+ by myself1 yet ,i am n h]eby ju/ifi$1 #a ,cor4 iv4 #d4 ,if ! be/ sa9t 9 ! _w mu/ h some?+1 to support 8 expectation ( be+ dis*>g$ f condemnation1 t is inf9itely m valuable ?an any act ( 8 own ob$i5ce2 !n c]ta9ly t ob$i5ce1 :i* is p]=m$1 accord+ to ! dictates ( ! light ( nature1 )\t div9e revelation1 is f> f be+ a suffici5t f\ndation to support a p]son's hope ( ju/ification & salvation3 ,b su* :o are de/itute ( ! gospel1 h no?+ else to plead2 !re=e we mu/ conclude1 z x is express$ 9 ?is answ]1 t !y1 :o nev] he>d ! gospel1 & believe n 9 ,*ri/1 _c be sav$4 #c4 ,?is may be also inf]r$1 f ^? scriptures t set =? ! p]nici\s consequ5ce ( unbelief1 z x is said1 ,he t believes n is condemn$ already1 & %all n see life1 b ! wra? ( ,god abide? on him1 ,john iii4 #ah1 #cf4 & else:]e1 ,if ye believe n t ,i am he1 ye %all die 9 y\r s9s1 *ap4 viii4 #bd4 ,& inasmu* z fai? is f\nd$ on div9e revelation1 !re are o!r scriptures t repres5t ^? :o are de/itute ( x1 z be+ 9 an hopeless /ate3 ?us ! apo/le tells ! *ur* at ,ephesus1 t :5 !y 7 ,g5tiles1 & consequ5tly /rang]s to ! gospel1 !y _h no hope1 be+ )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 ,eph4 ii4 #ab4 s t1 :atev] k !y _h ( a ,god by ! light ( nature1 or :atev] bless+s !y receiv$ f common provid5ce1 !y _h n su* a k ( him1 nor su* an int]e/ 9 him1 z gave !m hope ( salvation4 ,! apo/le does n speak ( !m z be+ 9 an hopeless /ate1 because _! conv]sation _h be5 m vile ?an t ( o!r ,g5tiles1 z act+ contr>y to ! dictates ( ! law ( nature2 b he speaks ( !m z ,g5tiles1 t is1 )\t ! light ( div9e revelation2 & !re=e :at he says1 conc]n+ !m is applicable to all ! ,hea!n1 z su*4#bea ,aga91 x is f>!r obs]v$1 9 scripture1 t1 be=e ,*ri/ 0 prea*$ to ! ,g5tiles1 !y 7 n ! objects ( 8 special c>e & goodness1 b1 9 ?is respect1 neglect$ by him2 accord+ly x is said1 t1 9 times pa/ he suff]$ all nations to walk 9 _! own ways1 ,acts xiv4 #af4 & else:]e ^! are call$1 ,times ( ignorance1 :i*1 x is said1 ,god w9k$ at1 *ap4 xvii4 #cj4 z x is 9 our translation3 b ?is is n s agreeable to ! s5se ( ! ,greek ^w1#beb z if we r5d]$ x1 dur+ ! times ( ?is ignorance1 ,god hav+ ov]look$ !m1 t is1 ! ,g5tiles1 ha? n[ comm&$ all m5 e :]e to rep5t2 &1 if !y 7 disreg>d$ by him1 !y c\ld n be suppos$ to be ! objects ( 8 special grace1 or to h a "r & title to salvation4 ,moreov]1 ! apo/le ,paul1 :5 speak+ ( "s among ! ,hea!n1 :o excell$ o!rs 9 wisdom2 not)/&+ be+ de/itute ( gospel light1 he ca/s ! utmo/ contempt on ^? atta9m5ts 9 ! k ( div9e ?+s1 :i* !y glori$ 91 z be+ insuffici5t to salvation2 & !re=e he says1 t :atev] !y knew ( ! p]fections ( ! div9e nature1 s f> z !y may be kn[n )\t div9e revelation1 yet by wisdom !y knew n ,god2 & !re=e he says1 ,:]e is ! wise8 :]e is ! scribe8 :]e is ! disput] ( ?is _w8 ,ha? n ,god made fooli% ! wisdom ( ?is _w8 #a ,cor4 i4 #bj4 ,object4 #a4 ,x is object$1 t x is contr>y to ! goodness ( ,god to condemn p]sons = inv9cible ignorance1 z t ( ! ,hea!n mu/ be suppos$ to be1 s9ce x 0 impossible = !m to "k ! way ( salvation by a ,r$eem]4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x may be repli$1 t we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ,god's condemn+ p]sons = n kn[+ ! gospel1 :i* is to condemn !m = inv9cible ignorance1 & 8 n giv+ ! gospel to a great] "p ( ! _w1 7z a necess>y means ( grace & salvation7 :om he design$1 z we be=e obs]v$1 to ov]look1 & suff] to walk 9 _! own way4 ,if ! goodness ( ,god _h laid a natural obligation on him1 )\t an act ( 8 sov]eign w1 to be/[ ! means ( grace1 or ! k ( ! way ( salvation on !m1 !n x w\ld h be5 contr>y to 8 div9e p]fections to h d5i$ ! gospel to any1 & s to condemn !m :o are ignorant !re(4 ,x is "o ?+ = ,god to leave !m 9 _! fall5 /ate1 ! result :]e( w\ld be _! n kn[+ ! way ( salvation2 & ano!r ?+ = him to condemn !m = ?is1 z ?\gh !re 7 no o!r reason oblig+ him to inflict ?is righte\s judgm5t on !m4 ,object4 #b4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t ! apo/le says1 9 ,rom4 i4 #ai4 ,t :i* may be kn[n ( ,god1 is manife/ 9 !m2 = ,god ha? %ewn x unto !m2 &1 9 *ap4 ii4 #ad1 #ae4 ,:5 ! ,g5tiles :i* h n ! law1 t is1 any o!r law ?an t ( nature1 d1 by nature ! ?+s conta9$ 9 ! law2 ^! hav+ n ! law1 are a law unto !mselves2 :i* %ew ! "w ( ! law writt5 9 _! he>ts1 _! consci5ces also be>+ !m witness1 & _! ?\ghts ! mean :ile accus+ or else excus+ "o ano!r4 ,f h5ce x is argu$1 t ! ,g5tiles h suffici5t k ( ! div9e law1 to br+ !m into a /ate ( salvation2 _! consci5ces are said to excuse !m1 t is1 n to *>ge guilt ^u !m2 !re=e !y are ju/ifi$ by walk+ accord+ to ! dictates ( ! light ( nature4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to :at ! apo/le said1 9 ! =m] ( ^! scriptures1 t t :i* may be kn[n ( ,god1 is manife/ 9 !m1 or %ew$ to !m2 he does n speak ( ^? ?+s :i* are to be kn[n ( ,god1 t h an imm$iate ref]5ce to salvation2 nor does he say1 t e ?+ necess>y to be kn[n ( him1 9 ord] !reunto1 is manife/ 9 !m2 b1 t ( ,god :i* is kn[n by !m1#bec is f him z ! ,god ( nature1 he has %ewn x to !m1 t is1 he has giv5 !m suffici5t light to discov] 8 et]nal p[] & ,godhead1 9 a way ( reason+ f ! ?+s t are made1 z he adds1 9 ! foll[+ words2 b ! et]nal p[] & ,godhead may be kn[n by ^? :o are de/itute ( t k1 :i* is necess>y to salvation4 #b4 ,z to ! o!r scripture1 m5tion$ 9 ! objection1 9 :i* ! ,g5tiles are said to d by nature ! ?+s conta9$ 9 ! law2 he does n inf] f !nce t !y are ! s]vants ( ,god1 or will+ subjects to 8 gov]nm5t1 or1 inde$1 t !y fulfil ! law ( nature2 & !re=e we _c suppose t he concludes !m ju/ifi$ !reby1 :i* is contr>y to ! :ole t5or ( ! apo/le's doctr9e1 9 o!r p>ts ( 8 writ+s4 ,x is true1 he says1 t _! consci5ces sometimes excuse1 z well z1 at o!r times1 accuse !m2 yet x mu/ be consid]$1 t consci5ce may excuse1 or plead n guilty1 ) respect to ! *>ge ( "s crimes1 :i* are committ$ by o!rs1 :51 at ! same "t1 ?is does n exempt !m f ! guilt ( s9 9 g5]al1 or give !m a "r & title to et]nal life4 ,! apo/le !re=e designs only to %ew h[ f> ! corruption ( m5 may be re/ra9$1 by _! att5d+ to ! dictates ( ! light ( nature1 :]eby a great deal ( s9 & guilt might be prev5t$2 b he does n det]m9e t ,god has any f>!r design ( grace t[>d !m2 =1 if he _h1 he w\ld h giv5 !m ! means ( salvation2 & if he has n said t he w save !m1 )\t giv+ !m ^! means1 we h no gr\nd to ass]t t he w2 = ?is is to conclude1 )\t suffici5t evid5ce f scripture4 ,object4 #c4 ,x is said1 9 ,rom4 ii4 #d4 t ! goodness ( ,god leade? to rep5tance2 b rep5tance is c]ta9ly connect$ ) salvation2 !re=e ! goodness1 or b\nty ( ,god1 :i* p]sons1 :o h no o!r "r b t ( nature1 h "s k (1 may lead !m to salvation4 ,answ4 ,x is evid5t t ! apo/le1 9 ?is scripture1 does n speak to ! ,g5tiles1 b to ! ,jews2 =1 hav+ consid]$ ! vile abom9ations :i* 7 practis$ by ! ,g5tiles1 9 ! =ego+ *apt]1 9 ?is he reproves ! ,jews1 :5 he says1 9 v]4 #a4 ,?\ art inexcusable1 ,o man1 t judge/1 & yet do/ ! same ?+s2 &1 9 v]4 #ag4 ,behold1 ?\ art call$ a ,jew1 & re/e/ 9 ! law1 & make/ ?y boa/ ( ,god2 !re=e1 if ! apo/le is speak+ to !m1 :5 he says1 ,! goodness ( ,god leade? !e to rep5tance1 we are n only to und]/& h]eby ! b\nty ( common provid5ce1 or ^? effects ( ! div9e goodness1 :i* are kn[n & exp]i5c$ by ! :ole _w2 b ! goodness ( ,god1 :i* !y _h exp]i5c$1 :o 7 ! peculi> objects !re(1 & fav\r$ by him1 above all ! re/ ( ! _w1 to :om p]ta9$ ! adoption1 ! glory1 ! cov5ants1 & ! giv+ ! law1 & ! s]vice ( ,god1 & ! promises z we read1 9 *ap4 ix4 #d4 !re=e c]ta9ly !y 7 highly to blame1 t !y 7 n h]eby l$ to rep5tance4 ,object4 #d4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t ! apo/le1 9 disput+ ) ! ,a!nians1 9 ,acts xvii4 #bg4 put !m ^u seek+ aft] ,god1 if haply !y might feel aft] him1 & f9d him2 :]eas1 if x 7 impossible to f9d ,god1 t is1 ! way ( acceptance 9 8 sight1 by ! light ( nature1 x w\ld h be5 a prepo/]\s ?+ = ! apo/le to h put !m ^u seek+ him2 !re=e x foll[s1 t !y are n de/itute ( all means ( grace1 or )\t a possibility ( salvation4 ,answ4 ,to ?is x maybe repli$1 t1 if by seek+ ! ,"l1 ! apo/le means enquir+ into ! way ( salvation by a ,r$eem]1 & press+ aft] fai? 9 him2 z x is said1 ,seek & ye %all f9d2 knock1 & x %all be op5$ unto y1 ,matt4 vii4 #g4 &1 ,if ?\ seek him1 he w be f\nd ( !e1 #a ,*ron4 xxviii4 #i4 ?is does n argue1 t ! ,hea!n1 be=e ! gospel 0 prea*$ to !m1 9 seek+1 might f9d ! way ( salvation3 ,=1 #a4 ,?\gh he be speak+ to ! ,hea!n1 yet !y are consid]$1 at ?is "t1 z hav+ ! gospel prea*$ to !m by him1 & !re=e n de/itute ( ! ext]nal means ( grace1 :i* he advises !m to att5d to1 9 hope t _! endeav\rs might be succe$$4 #b4 ,if1 on ! o!r h&1 he speaks to !m )\t reg>d to ! privilege !y !n enjoy$1 & s in=m !m :at !y might atta9 to1 )\t div9e revelation1 :i* is ! only s5se t seems1 9 ! lea/1 to fav\r ! objection2 !n1 by seek+ ! ,"l1 we mu/ und]/& _! enquir+ into ! div9e p]fections1 s f> z ! k !re( is atta9able by ! light ( nature2 & ! consequ5ce ( x w\ld be _! atta9+ su* a degree !re(1 z w\ld discov] ! absurdity ( t idolatry t !y 7 guilty (1 :i* ! apo/le is argu+ aga9/4 ,& we may obs]ve1 t he makes use ( su* a mode ( speak+1 z is v agreeable to ?is s5se ( ! text1 :5 he says1 ,if haply ye might feel aft] him2 :i* is a metaphor1 tak5 f ^? :o are endeav\r+ to f9d _! way 9 ! d>k1 9 :i* !y feel aft] ?+s :i* !y _c see1 & sometimes !y f9d !m4 ,&1 :5 he concludes1 t haply1 or1 p]adv5ture1 y may f9d him1 ?is implies1 t ?\gh ! ,hea!n1 by ! light ( nature1 _h "s means ( atta9+ su* a measure ( k1 z w\ld h giv5 !m a full conviction t !re 0 b "o ,god1 & t ?is ,god ought to be wor%ipp$ 9 a way agreeable to 8 div9e p]fections1 & consequ5tly t !y ought n to ?9k t ! ,god-head 0 l to gold or silv]1 or /one1 grav5 by art & man's device1 :i* w\ld h effectually confut$ t gross idolatry1 :i* !y 7 *>g$ )2 yet "s did n att5d to ! light ( nature1 s f> z ?is am\nts to1 :i* 0 ! case ( ^? :om he 0 disput+ )2 & !re=e 8 design is to reprove _! idolatry1 & p]suade !m to seek aft] t k ( ,god1 :i* w\ld h induc$ !m to =sake x2 s1 t1 9 t "p ( 8 argum5t1 he does n seem to proce$ any f>!r ?an ?is2 & !re=e1 :51 9 ano!r "p ( x1 he treats ( t k ( ,god1 :i* is m imm$iately connect$ ) salvation1 he speaks ( ,jesus & ! resurrection1 ?\gh !y treat$ x ) ridicule & contempt2 !re=e x does n foll[1 t ! ,hea!n1 by ! light ( nature1 _h a suffici5t discov]y ( ! way ( salvation4 ,object4 #e4 ,!re is ano!r objection aga9/ ! doctr9e we are ma9ta9+1 tak5 f "s in/ances ( ^? :o are suppos$ to h be5 de/itute ( div9e revelation1 z liv+ )\t ! pale ( ! *ur*1 & yet recomm5d$ 9 scripture1 z m5 excell+ _m o!rs 9 grace1 conc]n+ :om !re is no reason to d\bt1 b t !y 7 9 a /ate ( salvation2 su* z ,mel*is$eck1 ,job1 & 8 fri5ds1 ) :om ! dispute 0 held1 m5tion$ 9 ! book ( ,job2 &1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ! ,c5turion conc]n+ :om our ,savi\r says1 ,v]ily1 ,i h n f\nd s great fai?1 no n 9 ,israel1 ,matt4 viii4 #aj4 & ,cornelius1 :om we read ( 9 ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les2 ^! 7 all suppos$ to be 9 a /ate ( salvation1 & yet reckon$ among ! ,hea!n4 ,answ4 #a4 ,z to ,mel*is$eck1 we h1 "u a =ego+ answ]#bed1 giv5 our s5tim5ts :o he 01 :i*1 if :at 0 !re obs]v$ be true1 w r5d] ?is objection ( no =ce3 b1 inasmu* z x is f\nd$ on ! commonly-receiv$ op9ion1 namely3 t he 0 a prie/ & a k+ 9 ! l& ( ,canaan1 we may add1 t ?is w make v little to _! purpose2 =1 x is c]ta91 he 0 n an idolat]1 or a /rang] to reveal$ religion2 & !re=e x _c be argu$1 f h5ce1 t !y1 :o are s1 may be 9 a /ate ( salvation4 #b4 ,z = ,job1 & 8 fri5ds1 m5tion$ 9 t book :i* goes "u 8 "n1 x is c]ta91 t !y 7 well acqua9t$ ) ! reveal$ w ( ,god1 z appe>s f ! subject-matt] ( t book2 & to say1 t !y 7 out ( ! pale ( ! *ur*1 z !y did n desc5d f t bran* ( ,abraham's family1 f :i* ! ,israelites came1 ?is w n d mu* s]vice to _! argum5t1 unless x c\ld be prov$ t !y 7 /rang]s to ! fai?1 & way ( salvation1 t 0 pr(ess$ by ! *ur*4 ,we h1 "u a =ego+ answ]#bee1 consid]$ !m1 z liv+ be=e ! scriptures 7 committ$ to writ+1 & also be=e ! di/9ction betwe5 ! ,jew & ,g5tile 0 mu* kn[n 9 ! _w1 or1 at lea/1 be=e ! true wor%ipp]s ( ,god _h univ]sally apo/atiz$ to idolatry2 & !re=e1 ?\gh _m o!r nations 7 idolat]s1 &1 probably1 "s 7 s 9 ! c\ntry :]e !y liv$1 yet x does n appe> t !y 7 s2 !re=e ?is _c be br\ght1 z an argum5t1 to prove1 t su* :o are de/itute ( ! k ( ! true ,god1 z f\nd$ on div9e revelation1 may be 9 ! way ( salvation4 #c4 ,z = ! c5turion1 ?\gh he 0 a ,roman (fic]1 x does n foll[1 f h5ce1 t :5 he came to our ,savi\r1 & express$ 8 great fai? & humility1 t he 0 an hea!n2 = he _h se5 or he>d ( ,*ri/'s miracles1 & 8 doctr9e1 & probably1 might be conv9c$ !reby1 & dispos$ to believe 9 him f t conviction2 &1 x is c]ta91 8 words d n argue him to be an hea!n2 !re=e ?is "p ( ! objection is =eign to ! design = :i* x is br\ght4 #d4 ,z = ,cornelius1 x is true1 !re are _m ?+s extraord9>y 9 8 "*1 viz4 t he 0 a dev\t man1 & "o t fe>$ ,god2 :o gave mu* alms to ! p1 & pray$ to ,god always1 ,acts x4 #b4 & x is f>!r said1 conc]n+ him1 t 8 pray]s & 8 alms came up = a memorial be=e ,god2 all :i* expressions seem to fav\r ! objection4 ,not)/&+ x may be repli$ to x1 7#a47 ,if ?is acc\nt1 conc]n+ him1 give gr\nd to conclude t he 0 9 a /ate ( salvation be=e ,pet] 0 s5t to prea* ! gospel to him1 :i* ! le>n$ ,beza#bef1 & o!rs1 suppose3 nev]!less1 x mu/ be prov$1 t he 0 altoge!r a /rang] to div9e revelation1 & ! acc\nt we h ( ! way ( salvation1 !re91 or else ! argum5t1 tak5 f !nce1 9 opposition to :at we are ma9ta9+1 is ( no =ce4 ,x is true1 x is said1 t he fell d[n at ,pet]'s feet1 & wor%ipp$ him1 v]4 #be4 :i* seems to argue him to be no bett] ?an an hea!n idolat] at t "t3 b !y :o conclude him to h be51 at ! same "t1 9 a /ate ( salvation1 reckon ?is no?+ else1 b an in/ance ( extraord9>y civil respect1 :i*1 because x _h ! appe>ance ( religi\s wor%ip1 ,pet]1 z x is intimat$ 9 ! foll[+ words1 refus$ to receive x1 le/ "s pres5t %\ld conclude t he gave him t hon\r1 :i* belongs to ,god alone4 ,all t ,i %all say1 9 answ] to ! objection1 z suppos+ him to be 9 a /ate ( salvation1 is1 t ?\gh he 0 a ,roman1 & br$ up 9 _! religion1 yet x appe>s1 f 8 g5]al "* t he 0 v mu* conc]n$ ab\t ! salvation ( 8 s\l1 & !re=e1 d\btless1 he _h n be5 want+ 9 8 enquiries ab\t ! way to atta9 x4 ,z = ! gospel1 t _h n be5 publicly prea*$1 at t "t1 to ! ,g5tiles1 & he _h n _h any opportunity to conv]se ) ! apo/les1 or to sit "u _! m9i/ry1 be=e ?is2 b 8 conv]sation _h be5 pr9cipally among ! ,jews1 f :om he might be in=m$1 t ?\gh !y did n believe our ,savi\r1 :o 0 crucifi$1 to be ! ,messiah3 yet ! ,messiah 0 expect$2 &1 :5 he came1 he w\ld d t = 8 p1 :i* 0 =etold by ! prophets4 ,"h 8 fai? re/$1 & he want$ only a conv9c+ evid5ce t our ,savi\r 0 he2 & ?is ,pet] 0 s5t to communicate to him4 7#b47 ,if we %\ld suppose him n to h be5 conv]t$ be=e ,pet] 0 s5t to him1 :i* seems m probable1 because1 9 ,pet]'s relation ( ?is matt] to ! apo/les1 he adds a p>ticul> circum/ance t implies z mu*1 9 *ap4 xi4 #ad4 namely1 t he %\ld tell him words1 :]eby he & all 8 h\se1 %\ld be sav$2 x pla9ly argues1 t1 be=e ?is1 !y 7 n 9 a /ate ( salvation2 &1 if s1 !n ! objection1 :i* supposes t he 01 is suffici5tly answ]$3 b1 if we acquiesce 9 ?is answ] to x1 !re is "o difficulty t rema9s to be acc\nt$ =1 viz4 h[ ?is is consi/5t ) 8 "*1 z a dev\t man1 fe>+ ,god1 & 8 pray]s & 8 alms be+ accept$ by him8 ,! only reply ,i %all give to ?is1 is1 t "s duties may be p]=m$ t are mat]ially good1 by ^? :o are n 9 a /ate ( salvation2 & t ^! works may1 z f> z !y h any circum/ance ( goodness 9 !m1 come up = a memorial be=e ,god3 ?us ,god own$ ! humiliation1 rep5tance1 & re=mation ( ! ,n9evites2 & x is said1 t :5 "o came to our ,savi\r1 & told him h[ he _h obs]v$ ! comm&m5ts ( ,god1 &1 at ! same "t1 express$ an e>ne/ desire to inh]it et]nal life2 x is rem>k$ on ?is occasion1 t ?\gh he w\ld n "p ) all = ,*ri/1 & !re=e 0 n to be reckon$ a believ]2 yet ,jesus1 behold+ him1 lov$ him1 ,m>k x4 #ba4 t is1 he approv$ ( :at 0 good 9 him1 ?\gh x want$ "s circum/ances t 7 necess>y to d5om9ate an action good 9 all respects4 ,!re=e1 :y1 may we n suppose t ,god approv$ ( :at 0 excell5t 9 ,cornelius's "*1 be=e he 0 conv]t$ by ,pet]'s prea*+8 ,object4 #f4 ,x is f>!r object$1 t ! hea!n _h "s means ( salvation1 :i* took _! fir/ rise f div9e revelation1 z appe>s f sev]al rules & modes ( wor%ip1 :i* !y _h1 by tradition f ! ,jews4 ,x 0 a g5]ally receiv$ op9ion among !m1 t ! s9s !y committ$1 71 "s way or o!r1 to be expiat$1 or "s atonem5t 0 to be made = !m2 ^u :i* acc\nt !y (f]$ sacrifices1 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 _h _! temples1 alt>s1 & prie/s1 consecrat$ = t purpose2 :i* is some?+ m ?an !y _h le>nt f ! law ( nature4 ,answ4 ,?is argum5t has v little weight 9 x2 x is true1 x seems to all[ t !re is a necessity ( p]sons be+1 at lea/1 9 a small degree1 appris$ ( "s doctr9es1 :i* fir/ took _! rise f div9e revelation3 b t :i* 0 transmitt$ to ! *ur*1 pure & uncorrupt1 0 h&$ d[n to sev]al nations by unc]ta9 tradition1 ) a great mixture ( corruption2 s t x is h>d to f9d su* a resemblance betwe5 !m1 z w\ld d5om9ate !m ( div9e orig9al4 ,b suppose !y _h a conviction t s9 0 to be expiat$ by sacrifice2 yet !y _h no mann] ( idea conc]n+ ! ref]5ce1 ( ^? sacrifices !y (f]$1 to ,*ri/1 :i*1 z ! apo/le obs]ves1 0 ! only ?+1 9 ^? sacrifices t 7 p]=m$ by a div9e w>rant1 :i* _h a t5d5cy to take away s91 or make !m t did ! s]vice p]fect1 z p]ta9+ to ! consci5ce1 ,heb4 ix4 #i4 & !re=e1 :5 ! ,jews (f]$ sacrifices1 & obs]v$ sev]al o!r rites ( wor%ip1 :i* 7 in/itut$ by ,god1 yet1 inasmu* z !y re/$ 9 ! ext]nal p]=mance !re(1 & 7 de/itute ( fai? 9 ,*ri/1 & o!r religi\s duties t 7 to att5d !m1 !y 7 reckon$ no bett] ?an va9 oblations1 ,isa4 i4 #ac4 or unpr(itable s]vices3 h[ mu* m might all ! rites ( wor%ip1 obs]v$ by ! hea!n1 be deem$ s8 ,!re=e ?is does n give u suffici5t gr\nd to conclude1 t !y _h ! means ( salvation1 :o 7 de/itute ( div9e revelation1 & fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,,iii4 ,x is f>!r obs]v$1 9 ?is answ]1 t ,*ri/ is ! ,savi\r only ( 8 body ! *ur*4 ,?is seems to obviate an objection t might be br\ght aga9/ ! impossibility ( atta9+ salvation1 )\t fai? 9 ,*ri/2 = "s w be ready to conclude1 t ,*ri/ may be a ,savi\r by 8 dea?1 to ^? :o are /rang]s to him1 & n memb]s ( 8 body ! *ur*1 & !re=e x is add$1 t he is ! ,savi\r only ( su*2 :i* is :at sev]al und]/&1 :5 !y say1 t !re is no salvation out ( ! pale1 or inclosure ( ! *ur*4 ,?is is r to be expla9$ ?an d5i$2 & x w appe>1 f :at is said 9 ! foll[+ answ]s1 :]e9 ! visible *ur* is describ$1 z includ+ 9 x ^? :o pr(ess ! true religion2 & ! invisible *ur* is call$ ! body1 ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! ,savi\r1 ,eph4 v4 #bc4 & ! memb]s !re( are said to be made p>tak]s ( union & communion ) him1 & to be insep>ably jo9$ to him1 z _! head & ,husb&1 :5 !y are effectually call$2 s t ^! h an int]e/ 9 t salvation1 :i* he has procur$4 ,f h5ce we h gr\nd to conclude1 t he w save none by 8 m]its1 b su* :o are made p>tak]s ( ! int]nal graces ( ! ,_s1 & are unit$ to him by a lively fai?1 f\nd$ on div9e revelation2 :i* is agreeable to :at has be5 be=e ma9ta9$ 9 ?is answ]1 :i* e/abli%es ! necessity ( div9e revelation1 or ! impossibility ( p]sons atta9+ salvation by fram+ _! lives accord+ to ! light ( nature1 :o nev] he>d ( ! gospel1 nor ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! sum & sub/ance !re(4 ,if ?is be reckon$ an h>d say+1 t5d+ to less5 ! m]cy ( ,god1 ) respect to ! objects !re(1 x mu/ be consid]$1 t we h no o!r rule ( judg+ conc]n+ ?is matt]1 b :at is conta9$ 9 scripture4 ,if ,god has !re9 made kn[n to 8 p ! only way ( salvation1 we h no w>rant to ext5d x f>!r ?an he has done1 or to say1 t because he c apply 8 grace 9 su* me?ods1 z are altoge!r unkn[n to u1 t !re=e he w d x1 is no j or conclusive argum5t4 ,& ! great design ( all t has be5 said1 9 ?is answ]1 is to induce u to set ! highe/ value on ,*ri/1 & 8 gospel2 to adore & magnify him = ! privileges :i* we enjoy1 9 be+ fav\r$ ) x1 & to put u ^u improv+ x to ! be/ purposes2 =1 if !y are exclud$ f ! b5efits !re(1 :o nev] he>d ( x1 ,h[ %all we escape1 if we neglect s great salvation8 ,heb4 ii4 #c4 ,footnote #bej3 ,see ,que/4 ,,lxxxix4 ,footnote #bea3 ,x is a rule 9 logic1 ,a quat5us ad omne valet consequ5tia4 ,footnote #beb3 4 ,footnote #bec3 4 ,footnote #bed3 ,see page #bff-bfh4 ,footnote #bee3 ,see ,i4 ,vol4 #deh1 #dei4 ,footnote #bef3 ,vid4 ,bez4 9 loc4 ,que/4 ,,lxi41 ,,lxii41 ,,lxiii41 ,,lxiv4 ,,que/4 ,,lxi4 ,are all !y sav$ :o he> ! gospel1 & live 9 ! *ur*8 ,,answ4 ,all t he> ! gospel1 & live 9 ! visible *ur*1 are n sav$1 b !y only :o are true memb]s ( ! *ur* invisible4 ,,que/4 ,,lxii4 ,:at is ! visible *ur*8 ,,answ4 ,! visible *ur* is a society made up ( all su* z1 9 all ages1 & places ( ! _w1 d pr(ess ! true religion1 & ( _! *ildr54 ,,que/4 ,,lxiii4 ,:at are ! special privileges ( ! visible *ur*8 ,,answ4 ,! visible *ur* ha? ! privilege ( be+ "u ,god's special c>e & gov]nm5t1 ( be+ protect$ & pres]v$ 9 all ages1 not)/&+ ! opposition ( all enemies1 & ( enjoy+ ! communion ( sa9ts1 ! ord9>y means ( salvation1 (f]s ( grace by ,*ri/ to all ! memb]s ( x 9 ! m9i/ry ( ! gospel1 te/ify+1 t :osoev] believes 9 him %all be sav$1 & exclud+ none t w come unto him4 ,,que/4 ,,lxiv4 ,:at is ! invisible *ur*8 ,,answ4 ,! invisible *ur* is ! :ole numb] ( ! elect1 t h be51 are1 or %all be ga!r$ into "o1 "u ,*ri/ ! ,head4 ,!y :o are made p>tak]s ( ,*ri/'s r$emption1 & are br\ght into a /ate ( salvation1 h be5 be=e describ$1 z memb]s ( ,*ri/'s body ! *ur*2 & we are n[ l$ to consid] !m z br\ght into ?is relation to him1 & accord+ly are to enquire 9 :at s5se !y are memb]s ( ,*ri/'s *ur*1 & s to speak ( ?is *ur* z to its nature1 con/itution1 subjects1 & privileges4 ,&1 ,i4 ,:at we are to und]/& by ! ^w *ur*1 z we f9d x appli$ 9 scripture4 #a4 ,x is sometimes us$ to signify any assembly t is met toge!r1 :atev] be ! design ( _! meet+4 ,?\gh1 inde$1 x is v seldom tak5 9 ?is s5se 9 scripture2 nev]!less1 !re are two or ?ree places 9 :i* x is s und]/ood3 ?us ! multitude t met toge!r at ,ephesus1 :o made a riot1 cry+ out1 ,great is ,diana ( ! ,ephesians1 are call$ a *ur*2 = ! ^w is ! same1 :i* we g5]ally s r5d]1 9 ,acts xix4 #cb4 ,our translators1 inde$1 r5d] x1 ,! assembly 0 confus$1 &1 9 v]4 #ci4 x is said1 ,?is matt] ought to be det]m9$ 9 a lawful assembly1 t be+ an unlawful "o2 &1 9 v]4 #da4 ,! t[n-cl]k dismiss$ ! assembly2 9 all :i* places1 ! ^w1 9 ! ,greek#beg1 is ! same :i* we1 9 o!r places1 r5d] *ur*2 & ! reason :y our translators h r5d]$ x assembly1 is1 because ! ^w *ur* is us$1 9 a v uncommon s5se1 9 ^! places3 & we d n f9d x tak5 9 t s5se 9 any o!r "p ( scripture4 #b4 ,x is frequ5tly us$1 by ! ,fa!rs1 metonymically1 = ! place 9 :i* ! *ur* met toge!r = religi\s wor%ip1 & s x is (t5 tak5 among u1 & "s o!r re=m$ *ur*es1 z well z ! ,papi/s2 b x does n suffici5tly appe> t x is ev] s und]/ood 9 scripture4 ,x is true1 "s suppose1 t x is tak5 9 ?is s5se 9 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bh4 :]e x is said1 ,:5 ye come toge!r 9 ! *ur*1 ,i he> t !re are divisions among y2 &1 !y ?9k1 x is f>!r expla9$1 & prov$ to be tak5 9 ?is s5se1 f :at ! apo/le adds1 9 v]4 #bj4 ,:5 ye come toge!r 9 "o place2 & also f :at is said 9 v]4 #bb4 ,h ye n h\ses to eat & dr9k 91 or despise ye ! *ur* ( ,god8 ,f :5ce !y conclude t ! apo/le means no?+ else b ! place :]e !y 7 conv5$ toge!r1 &1 m especially1 because x is "h oppos$ to _! own h\ses4 ,b to ?is x may be repli$1 t1 9 ! fir/ ( ^! v]ses b n[ m5tion$1 viz4 :5 ye come toge!r 9 ! *ur*1 x may be v easily und]/ood ( p>ticul> p]sons met toge!r ) ! re/ ( ! *ur*2 & :5 x is said1 9 v]4 #bj4 t :5 ye come toge!r into "o place1 ?is does n ref] to ! place 9 :i* !y 7 assembl$#beh2 b to _! meet+ toge!r ) "o design1 or accord4 ,& :5 x is said1 9 v]4 #cb4 ,h ye n h\ses to eat & dr9k 91 or despise ye ! *ur* ( ,god8 ! opposition is n betwe5 _! own h\ses & ! place :]e !y 7 toge!r2 b ! mean+ is1 t by y\r n eat+ & dr9k+ 9 y\r own h\ses1 b do+ x 9 ! pres5ce ( ! *ur*1 or ! assembly ( ,god's p t are met toge!r1 y are n only *>geable ) indec5cy & int]rupt+ !m 9 ! "w :i* !y are come ab\t1 b y make a k9d ( s*ism among !m1 z do+ t :i* !y _c1 9 consci5ce1 approve (1 or jo9 ) y 92 & ?is y are ready to call caprice1 or hum\r1 9 !m1 & h]eby y despise !m4 ,&1 inde$1 ! place ( wor%ip _c prop]ly speak+1 be said to be ! object ( contempt2 !re=e ! apo/le does n use ! ^w1 9 ?is metonymical s5se1 = ! place ( wor%ip1 b = ! wor%ipp+ assembly4 ,object4 ,! ^w synagogue is (t5 tak5 metonymically1 9 scripture1 = ! place :]e p]sons 7 assembl$ to wor%ip3 ?us our ,savi\r is said sometimes to tea* 9 ! synagogue ( ! ,jews1 ,matt4 iv4 #bc4 & else:]e we read ( "o1 conc]n+ :om ! ,jews say1 ,he love? our nation1 & ha? built u a synagogue1 ,luke xii4 #e4 & else:]e ! ,psalmi/ speak+ ( ! *ur*'s enemies1 says1 !y h burnt up all ! synagogues ( ,god 9 ! l&1 ,psal4 lxxiv4 #h4 & ! apo/le ,james1 adapt+ 8 mode ( speak+ to t :i* 0 us$ among ! ,jews1 calls ! *ur* ( ,god a synagogue1 ,if !re come unto y\r assembly1 or synagogue1 z x is 9 ! m>g91 a man ) a gold r+1 c4 ,james ii4 #b4 :]e ! ^w is tak5 = ! place :]e !y 7 assembl$2 !re=e we h z mu* reason to und]/& ! ^w *ur* = ! place :]e ! *ur* meets toge!r4 ,answ4 ,x is true1 ! ^w synagogue1 9 mo/ ( ^! scriptures1 is tak5 = ! place :]e p]sons meet toge!r on a religi\s acc\nt1 ?\gh x is v mu* to be d\bt$ :e!r x be to be und]/ood s 9 ! la/ ( ! scriptures ref]r$ to1 & !re=e our translators r5d] x assembly2 & s ! mean+ is1 :5 y are met toge!r1 if a poor man come into y\r assembly1 y despise him3 b suppose ! ^w synagogue 7 to be tak5 9 ?is1 z x is 9 ! o!r scriptures1 = ! place ( wor%ip1 & t1 by a p>ity ( reason1 ! ^w *ur* may be tak5 9 ! same s5se2 all t c be inf]r$ f h5ce is1 t !y1 :o call ! places ( wor%ip *ur*es1 speak agreeable to ! s5se1 ?\gh x may be n ! express words ( scripture3 b ?is is s trifl+ a controv]sy1 t x is n wor? our :ile to say any ?+ m to x4 ,! le>n$ ,m$e#bei insi/s l>gely on x1 9 a disc\rse1 f\nd$ on ^? words ( ! apo/le be=e-m5tion$1 ,h ye n h\ses to eat & dr9k 91 or despise ye ! *ur* ( ,god8 9 :i* he attempts to prove1 t ! apo/le1 by ! *ur*1 means ! place ( wor%ip1 f ! opposition t !re is betwe5 _! own h\ses & ! *ur* ( ,god1 ! inconclusiv5ess ( :i* argum5t has be5 be=e consid]$4 ,:at he f>!r says1 to prove t !re 7 places 9 ! apo/le's days1 appropriat$1 or set ap>t1 = div9e wor%ip2 &1 9 p>ticul>1 t ! room 9 :i* !y met toge!r1 on ! days ( our ,savi\r's resurrection1 & eight days aft]1 9 :i* !y 7 hon\r$ ) 8 pres5ce1 0 ! same 9 :i* he eat 8 la/ ,passov] ) !m1 & in/itut$ ! ,"l's ,supp]1 & t x 0 9 t place t !y con/antly met toge!r = wor%ip1 & t !re9 ! sev5 deacons 7 aft]w>ds *os51 m5tion$ 9 ,acts vi4 & t aft] ?is a goodly *ur* 0 erect$ on ! same spot ( gr\nd2 ^! are no o!r ?an unc]ta9 conjectures4 ,t !y met toge!r 9 an ap>tm5t1 or conv5i5t room1 9 ! dwell+-h\se ( "s pi\s disciple1 is v probable2 b 8 obs]vations f its be+ an upp] room1 z free/ f di/urbance1 & ne>e/ to heav51 seems to be too trifl+ = s great a man4 ,& :at he says f>!r1 9 def5ce ( x1 z suppos+ t ?is is :at is int5d$ by _! break+ bread f h\se to h\se1 9 ,acts ii1 #df4 is n s agreeable to ! s5se ( ! ,greek words#bfj1 z our translation1 :i* he militates aga9/1 & supposes1 t x ought to be r5d]$ 9 ! h\se1 t is1 9 ?is h\se appo9t$ = ! same purpose4 ,:at he f>!r adds1 to prove t !re 7 p>ticul> places appropriate = wor%ip1 9 ! ?ree fir/ ,c5turies1 by ref]r+ to sev]al quotations out ( ! ,fa!rs1 :o liv$ 9 ^! ages1 is n to be conte/$2 ?\gh ! objection he br+s aga9/ ?is be+ univ]sally true1 tak5 f :at ,orig51 ,m9utius1 ,felix1 ,arnobius1 & ,lactantius say1 conc]n+ ! ,*ri/ians1 9 _! "t1 decl9+ to build !m1 aft] !y _h be5 di/urb$ & h>rass$1 by v>i\s p]secutions1 seems to h "s weight 9 x1 & is n suffici5tly answ]$ by him4 ,:at he says on ?is subject1 may be consult$ 9 ! place be=e-m5tion$4 ,all t we %all say1 z to ?is matt]1 is1 t x is beyond dispute1 t1 s9ce ! *ur* 0 oblig$ to conv5e toge!r = religi\s wor%ip1 x 0 necess>y t ! usual place1 9 :i* ?is 0 p]=m$1 %\ld be kn[n by !m4 ,b x /ill rema9s unc]ta91 :e!r1 7?\gh1 at "s times1 9 ! m peaceable /ate ( ! *ur*1 !y met con/antly 9 "o place7 !y did n1 at o!r times1 adj\rn f place to place1 or sometimes conv5e 9 ! op5 air1 9 places :]e !y might meet ) less di/urbance f _! enemies4 ,all1 :o are conv]sant 9 ! hi/ory ( ! *ur* 9 ^? ages1 "k1 t !y (t5 met1 especially 9 times ( p]secution1 9 caves1 & o!r subt]rane\s places1 ne> ! graves ( ^? :o _h suff]$ m>tyrdom1 9 :i* _! end 0 n only to enc\rage !m to be> ! l te/imony to ,*ri/ianity1 t !y _h done1 b t !y might be m retir$ & undi/urb$ 9 _! wor%ip4 ,b1 to add no?+ m on ?is subject1 z be+ ( less mom5t1 t :i* ,i w\ld pr9cipally militate aga9/ is1 :at t excell5t writ]1 b n[ m5tion$1 attempts to prove1 9 8 foll[+ ,diss]tation#bfa1 conc]n+ ! rev]5ce t is due to ^! *ur*es2 n only :il/ div9e duties are p]=m$ !re91 b at o!r times1 z suppos+ t !y reta9 a relative sanctity1 :i* calls = v5]ation at all times4 ,! ma9 /ress ( 8 argum5t is tak5 f ! sanctity ( ^? places1 :i*1 by div9e appo9tm5t1 7 consecrat$ = wor%ip1 "u ! c]emonial law2 & ! rev]5ce t 0 express$ by p]sons :5 !y ent]$ into !m1 :i*1 by a suppos$ p>ity ( reason1 he applies to ^? places :i* are erect$ = wor%ip "u ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,to :i* x may be repli$1 t x does n foll[1 t because ! tab]nacle & temple _h a relative hol9ess 9 !m1 & !re=e ! same ?+ is applicable to ! places ( wor%ip "u ! gospel-disp5sation4 ,= ! temple 0 a type ( ,god's pres5ce among m51 & 9 p>ticul> ( ! inc>nation ( ,*ri/1 :i* 0 a glori\s in/ance !re(2 & x 0 an ord9ance = _! fai? 9 ?is matt]1 & !re=e holy4 ,& besides1 !re 0 a visible ext]nal symbol ( ,god's pres5ce 9 ^! places1 ^: ?rone 0 ^u ! m]cy seat1 betwe5 ! *]ubims1 9 ! holy ( holies2 & !re=e ?is might well be call$ a holy place1 ev51 :5 wor%ip 0 n p]=m$ 9 x3 b x is c]ta91 t o!r places ( wor%ip1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 ! synagogues 7 n !n reckon$ s1 :5 no wor%ip 0 p]=m$ 9 !m1 ?\gh !y 7 erect$ = t purpose2 & our ,savi\r seems to ins9uate1 t ! hol9ess ( places is tak5 away "u ! gospel-disp5sation1 z appe>s by 8 reply to ! woman ( ,sam>ia1 :5 speak+ conc]n+ _! fa!rs wor%ipp+ 9 t m\nta91 viz4 9 ! temple t 0 erect$ on m\nt ,g]izzim1 he says1 t ! h\r come? :5 ye %all nei!r 9 ?is m\nta91 nor yet at ,j]usalem1 wor%ip ! ,fa!r1 ,john iv4 #bj1 #ba4 t is1 no place %all be s consecrat$ = religi\s wor%ip1 z t x %all be m acceptable !re ?an else:]e1 & consequ5tly no v5]ation is to be paid to any su* place m ?an ano!r1 :]e ! same wor%ip may be p]=m$#bfb4 ,b ?is is little o!r ?an a digression f our pres5t design1 :i* is to %ew1 t ! ^w *ur*1 9 scripture1 is1 = ! mo/ "p1 if n always1 tak5 = an assembly ( ,*ri/ians met toge!r = religi\s wor%ip1 accord+ to ! rules :i* ,*ri/ has giv5 = _! direction h]e94 ,! ,hebrew ^w1 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 by :i* ! *ur* ( ! ,jews is signifi$1 is g5]ally r5d]$ ! congregation#bfc1 or assembly2 s t 9 our translation1 we nev] meet ) ! ^w *ur* 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t2 yet :at is !re call$ ! congregation1 or assembly ( ! ,israelites1 might1 v prop]ly1 be call$ a *ur*1 inasmu* z x is s /yl$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t3 ?us x is said1 conc]n+ ,moses1 t he 0 9 ! *ur* 9 ! wild]ness1 ,acts vii4 #ch4 ,b x is c]ta9 ! ^w *ur* is peculi>ly adapt$1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 to signify ! ,*ri/ian *ur* wor%ipp+ ,god1 accord+ to ! rules prescrib$ by our ,savi\r1 & o!rs1 deliv]$ by 8 apo/les1 "u ! ,_s's direction2 :i* is ! s5se 9 :i* we are to und]/& x1 9 speak+ to ^! answ]s4#bfd ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 ,,ii4 ,t ! *ur* is di/+ui%$ into visible & invisible1 ea* ( :i* are p>ticul>ly def9$1 & w be f>!r insi/$ on1 "u "s foll[+ heads2 b be=e ?is1 we may (f] some?+ by way ( premisal1 conc]n+ ! reason ( ?is di/9ction4 ,! ^w *ur*1 accord+ to ! grammatical con/ruction !re(1 signifies a numb] ( p]sons t are call$2 &1 9 its application to ?is pres5t subject1 e "o1 :o is a memb] !re(1 may be said to be call$ to be made p>tak] ( t salvation :i* is 9 ,*ri/4 ,n[1 z !re is a tw(old call+ spok5 ( 9 scripture1 to wit1 "o visible & ext]nal1 :]eby "s are made p>tak]s ( ! ext]nal privileges ( ! gospel1 & all ! ord9ances !re(2 ! o!r int]nal1 & sav+1 :]eby o!rs are made p>tak]s ( ^? special & di/+ui%+ bless+s1 :i* ,god be/[s on ! heirs ( salvation3 ! =m] ( ^! our ,savi\r int5ds1 :5 he says1 ,_m are call$1 b few are *os51 ,matt4 xx4 #af4 ! latt] is :at ! apo/le speaks (1 :5 he connects x ) ju/ification & glorification1 ,rom4 viii4 #cj4 ,n[ !y :o are call$ 9 ! =m] ( ^! s5ses1 are includ$ 9 t bran* ( ! di/9ction :i* respects ! visible *ur*2 ! latt] are memb]s ( t *ur* :i* is /yl$ invisible2 ! =m] are memb]s ( ,*ri/ by pr(ession2 ! latt] are unit$ to him1 z _! ,head & ,husb&1 :o are made p>tak]s ( spiritual life f him1 & %all live = ev] ) him4 ,! memb]s ( ! visible *ur* are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 z made p>tak]s ( ! ext]nal disp5sation ( ! cov5ant ( grace2 su* ,god speaks (1 :5 he says1 ,i h n\ri%$ & br\ght up *ildr51 ,isa4 i4 #b4 & else:]e he says1 conc]n+ ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 :o 7 ext]nally 9 cov5ant ) him1 ,israel is my son1 ev5 my fir/-born1 ,exod4 iv4 #bb4 ,b ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur*1 are ! *ildr5 ( ,god by fai?1 ,gal4 iii4 #af4 & because *ildr51 9 ?is s5se1 !re=e heirs2 heirs ( ,god1 & jo9t-heirs ) ,*ri/1 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 ,^! ?+s mu/ p>ticul>ly be insi/$ on2 & accord+ly1 ,i4 ,we %all speak some?+ conc]n+ ! invisible *ur*1 :i* is describ$1 9 "o ( ! answ]s we are expla9+1 z conta9+ ! :ole numb] ( ! elect1 t h be51 are1 or %all be ga!r$ into "o1 "u ,*ri/ _! ,head4 #a4 ,!y are said to be elect1 & subject to ,*ri/ _! ,head2 ^u :i* acc\nt1 "s h includ$1 9 ?is numb]1 ! holy angels1 inasmu* z !y are /yl$1 by ! apo/le1 elect angels1 #a ,tim4 v4 #ba4 & ,*ri/ is1 9 "s respects1 _! ,head1 z ! apo/le calls him1 ,! ,head ( all pr9cipality & p[]1 ,coloss4 ii4 #aj4 & else:]e ! *ur* is said to come to an innum]able company ( angels1 ,heb4 xii4 #bb4 ,b ?\gh !y are1 inde$1 elect$1 x may be que/ion$1 :e!r !y 7 *os5 9 ,*ri/1 z ! elect among ! *ildr5 ( m5 are said to be2 &1 ?\gh ,*ri/ be /yl$ _! ,head3 yet 8 ,head%ip ov] !m do? n include 9 x ^? ?+s t are impli$ 9 8 be+ ! ,head ( 8 *os5 p1 z he is ! ,head ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 on :i* _! salvation is f\nd$2 or ! ,capta9 ( _! salvation1 z he is /yl$1 *ap4 ii4 #aj4 :o1 hav+ pur*as$ !m by 8 blood1 br+s !m into a /ate ( grace1 & !n to glory4 ,= ^! & su*-l reasons1 ,i w\ld n ass]t t angels are prop]ly a "p ( ,*ri/'s invisible *ur*1 & !re=e x only includes ^? t are elect$ to salvation among ! *ildr5 ( m54 #b4 ,!y are f>!r describ$ z su*1 :o h be51 are1 or %all be ga!r$ into "o1 "u ,*ri/ ! ,head2 !re=e !re is a "p ( !m t are n actually br\ght into him4 ,^! our ,savi\r speaks ( "u ! metaphor ( %eep1 :o 7 n ( ?is fold1 conc]n+ :om he says1 ,!m also ,i mu/ br+1 & !y %all he> my voice1 ,john x4 #af4 ,& !re is ano!r "p ( !m1 :o are triumphant 9 heav51 z well z ^? t are actually call$ by ! grace ( ,god1 :o are 9 _! way to heav51 /ruggl+1 at pres5t1 ) _m difficulties1 ?r\gh ! preval5cy ( corruption1 & conflict+ ) _m temptations1 & expos$ to _m evils t att5d ?is pres5t /ate4 ,^! diff]5t circum/ances ( ^? :o are br\ght 9 to ,*ri/1 give occasion to t kn[n di/9ction betwe5 ! *ur* triumphant & militant4 ,object4 ,to t "p ( ?is description ( ! invisible *ur*1 :i* includes 9 x ^? t %all be ga!r$ unto ,*ri/1 x is object$1 t no "o c be said to be a memb] ( ?is *ur*1 :o is n actually br\ght 9 unto him2 = t w\ld be to suppose1 t unconv]t$ p]sons might be memb]s !re(1 & consequ5tly t ,*ri/ is _! ,head1 ,%eph]d & ,savi\r2 ?\gh !y be *>act]iz$1 9 scripture1 z *ildr5 ( wra?1 runn+ 9 all excess ( riot1 refus+ to submit to him1 & neglect+ t great salvation :i* is (f]$ 9 ! gospel3 ,h[ c su* be memb]s ( ,*ri/'s *ur*1 & t 9 ! highe/ s5se !re(8 ,& x is f>!r object$1 aga9/ ! acc\nt giv5 ( ! invisible *ur* 9 ?is answ]1 t a "p ( ^? :o are said1 to be ! memb]s !re(1 are consid]$ at pres5t z n exi/+2 & !re=e x mu/ be a v improp]1 if n absurd1 way ( speak+1 to say1 t su* are memb]s ( ,*ri/'s *ur*4 ,answ4 ,i am n incl9$ to ext5uate ^? expressions ( scripture1 :i* repres5t unconv]t$ p]sons z *ildr5 ( wra?1 9 op5 rebellion aga9/ ,god1 & refus+ to submit to him2 nor w\ld ,i say any ?+ f :5ce su* might h ! lea/ gr\nd to conclude t !y h a "r to any ( ! privileges ( ,god's elect1 or ,*ri/'s invisible *ur*1 or t !y are includ$ 9 t numb]2 = t w\ld be to expose ! doctr9e ( election to "o ( ! ma9 objections t is br\ght aga9/ x1 z ?\gh x l$ to lic5ti\sness3 nev]!less1 let x be consid]$1 t ?is answ] treats ( ! invisible *ur*2 !re=e :atev] privileges are res]v$ = !m1 :o1 ?\gh elect$1 are 9 an unconv]t$ /ate1 ^! are altoge!r unkn[n to !m2 & x w\ld be an unw>rantable presumption = !m to lay claim to !m4 ,h[ev]1 we mu/ n d5y t ,god kn[s :o are 81 :o are r$eem$ by ,*ri/1 & :at bless+s1 pursuant !reunto1 %all be appli$ to !m3 he kn[s ! "t :5 !y %all be made a will+ p1 9 ! day ( 8 p[]1 & :at grace he designs to "w 9 !m3 he consid]s ! elect 9 g5]al1 z giv5 to ,*ri/1 & ,*ri/ z hav+ und]tak5 to d all t is necess>y to fit !m = ! heav5ly bless$ness4 ,moreov]1 we mu/ n suppose b t ,god kn[s1 )\t ! lea/ d\bt & unc]ta9ty1 ! :ole numb] ( ^? :o %all appe> ) ,*ri/1 9 glory1 at 8 second com+2 = ?+s t are future to u1 are pres5t1 ) respect to him1 z ) "o s+le view1 he kn[s all ?+s1 pa/ & to come1 z well z pres5t2 & !re=e1 if ! expression made use ( be ?us qualifi$1 :i* is agreeable to ! design ( ?is answ]1 ,i _c see t ! objection has suffici5t =ce to ov]?r[ x1 any m ?an ^? argum5ts t are usually br\ght aga9/ ! doctr9e ( election1 c r5d] x less wor?y to be receiv$ by u4 ,z = ! o!r bran* ( ! objection1 t !y1 :o are n 9 be+1 _c be d5om9at$ memb]s ( ,*ri/'s *ur* 9 any s5se3 ?\gh x be all[$1 t su* _c be1 at pres5t1 ! subjects ( any privileges2 yet we mu/ consid]1 t1 s9ce ,god see? n z man see?1 !y may1 9 8 et]nal purpose to save !m1 be consid]$ z ! objects !re(1 & !re=e 9 8 acc\nt1 be reckon$ memb]s ( ,*ri/'s invisible *ur*1 t is1 su* z he designs to br+ into be+1 & aft]w>ds to make !m meet to p>take ( ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,!re=e ,i see no reason to except aga9/ ?is mode ( speak+1 9 :i* !y are describ$ z su*1 :o %all be ga!r$ "u ,*ri/1 _! ,head3 h[ev]1 if ! objection only respect$ ! propriety1 or impropriety1 ( a ^w1 provid$ x _h n a t5d5cy to ov]?r[ ! doctr9e ( ,god's c]ta9 & p]emptory election1 ,i w\ld n militate aga9/ x4 #c4 ,?is *ur*1 :i* is said to consi/ ( ! :ole numb] ( ! elect1 is /yl$ invisible2 by :i* we are n to und]/&1 t _! election ( ,god _c be kn[n by !mselves1 s9ce we h suffici5t gr\nd1 f scripture1 to conclude1 t believ]s may atta9 ! assurance !re( 9 ?is life3 b x is s call$1 because _m ( !m h f9i%$ _! c\rse 9 ?is _w1 & are ent]$ into t /ate1 9 :i* !y are1 ) respect to ^? t live "h1 no m se54 ,moreov]1 ! numb] ( ^? :o are /yl$ ! memb]s ( ?is *ur*1 _c be det]m9$ by any creature4 ,x is only kn[n to ,god2 & t grace1 :i* any ( !m exp]i5ce1 h[ f> soev] !y may arrive to ! k ( x !mselves1 _c be said to be c]ta9ly & infallibly kn[n by o!rs2 & !re=e ! apo/le says1 conc]n+ !m1 t _! life is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god1 ,col4 iii4 #c4 ,h[ev]1 ?\gh ?is *ur* be1 at pres5t1 invisible1 yet :5 ! :ole numb] ( ! elect %all be br\ght 9 to ,*ri/1 &1 z ! apo/le speaks1 ,ga!r$ toge!r unto him1 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #a4 !n x %all no long] rema9 invisible2 = :5 ,*ri/1 :o is _! life1 %all appe>1 !y also %all appe> ) him 9 glory1 ,col4 iii4 #d4 ,we may f>!r obs]ve conc]n+ ! *ur*1 z ?us describ$1 7#a47 ,t x has _m glori\s *>act]s giv5 ( x3 ?us x is frequ5tly call$ ,*ri/'s sp\se1 9 ! ,song ( ,solomon1 by :i* he seems to int5d m ?an :at c\ld well be said conc]n+ ! ,jewi% *ur*2 = ! description !re giv5 ( x1 z be+ all fair1 & )\t spot1 ,cant4 iv4 #g4 & is r applicable to ! /ate 9 :i* ! sa9ts %all be h]eaft]1 ?an t 9 :i* !y are at pres5t2 & !re=e ,i am incl9$ to ?9k1 t he speaks ( ! invisible *ur*1 or ! election ( grace4 ,& ?is "*1 giv5 ( !m1 is tak5 f t conjugal union :i* !re is betwe5 ,*ri/ & believ]s2 on :i* acc\nt x is said else:]e1 ,?y ,mak] is ?9e ,husb&1 ! ,"l ( ho/s is 8 "n2 & ?y ,r$eem] ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel1 ,isa4 liv4 #e4 & ! ,psalmi/ describes x1 9 a v elegant mann]1 z ?us relat$ to ,*ri/1 :5 he says1 ^u ?y "r-h& did /& ! que5 9 gold ( ,ophir1 ,psal4 xlv4 #i4 & !n speaks ( x1 z arriv$ to ! highe/ pit* ( hon\r & happ9ess1 :5 introduc$ into ! k+'s pres5ce 9 raim5t ( ne$lework1 ) gladness & rejoic+1 be+ br\ght into 8 palace1 v]4 #ad1 #ae4 & ! apo/le calls x1 ,! ,g5]al ,assembly & *ur* ( ! fir/-born1 :i* are writt51 ,heb4 xii4 #bc4 or1 z x is 9 ! m>g91 enroll$ 9 heav52 & x is also consid]$1 :5 pres5t$ by ,*ri/ to himself1 or to 8 own view at la/1 be+ br\ght to p]fection1 z a glori\s *ur*2 n hav+ spot or wr9kle1 or any su* ?+2 b holy1 & )\t blemi%1 ,eph4 v4 #bg4 ,9 ?is respect x may be call$1 ,! holy ca?olic *ur*1 ?\gh _m1 )\t suffici5t gr\nd1 und]/& ^? words ( ! cre$1 9 :i* x is s call$1 9 a s5se v diff]5t f1 & inf]ior to x4 7#b47 ,?is invisible *ur* is b "o body1 & !re=e n divid$1 l ! visible *ur*1 into _m p>ticul> bodies1 z w be obs]v$ "u a foll[+ head4 ,?is seems to be ! mean+ ( t expression1 9 :i* x is said1 ,my dove1 my undefil$ is b "o1 ,cant4 vi4 #i4 7#c47 ,x is n ! seat ( human gov]nm5t1 z ! visible *ur* is2 nor are p]sons said to be receiv$ into its communion4 ,& :atev] (fic]s ,*ri/ has appo9t$1 to secure ! ord]1 & to promote ! edification ( 8 *ur*es1 ^! h no?+ to d 9 ! *ur*1 consid]$ z invisible2 h[ev]1 x is em95tly "u ,*ri/'s special gov]nm5t1 :o is ! ,head1 z well z ! ,savi\r !re(4 7#d47 ,!re are _m special privileges1 :i* belong to x1 t include 9 !m all ! graces & com=ts1 :i* are appli$ to !m by ! ,holy ,_s3 & s !y are consid]$1 z enjoy+ union & communion ) ,*ri/1 9 grace & glory1 z be+ call$1 ju/ifi$1 sanctifi$1 & _m ( !m assur$ ( _! int]e/ 9 ,*ri/ "h & all ( !m %all be glorifi$ ) him h]eaft]4 ,^! privileges are insi/$ on1 9 sev]al foll[+ answ]s2 = :i* reason we pass !m ov] at pres5t1 & proce$ to consid] ano!r ( ! answ]s1 :i* we are to expla93 ,& accord+ly1 ,,ii4 ,we h an acc\nt ( ! visible *ur*1 :i* is describ$ z a society1 made up ( all su*1 :o1 9 all ages1 & places ( ! _w1 pr(ess ! true religion1 & ( _! *ildr54 ,9 ?is description ( ! *ur*1 we may obs]ve1 #a4 ,t x is call$ visible1 n only because ! wor%ip p]=m$ !re91 & ! laws giv5 to ^? p>ticul> *ur*es1 ( :i* x consi/s1 are visible2 b its memb]s are s1 or kn[n to ! _w3 & ! pr(ession !y make ( ! true religion1 or subjection to ,*ri/1 z _! ,head & ,sov]eign1 is op51 free1 & undisguis$1 :]eby !y are di/+ui%$ f ! re/ ( ! _w4 #b4 ,x is call$ a society1 :i* d5om9ation x takes f ! communion :i* its memb]s h ) "o ano!r3 b1 inasmu* z ! ^w is 9 ! s+ul> numb]1 d5ot+ b "o body ( m51 x is to be enquir$ :e!r ?is be a prop] mode ( speak+1 ?\gh frequ5tly us$4 7#a47 ,x is all[$1 by all ,prote/ants1 t !re are1 & h be51 ev] s9ce ! prea*+ ( ! gospel by ! apo/les1 _m p>ticul> *ur*es 9 ! _w#bfe2 & ?is is agreeable to :at we (t5 read ( 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 z ! apo/le ,paul directs 8 epi/les to p>ticul> *ur*es2 su* z t at ,ephesus1 ,cor9?1 ,philippi1 c4 ,"s ( ^! 7 l>g]1 o!rs small]1 z d5ot+1 t no reg>d is to be _h to ! numb] ( p]sons ( :i* ea* ( !m consi/s3 ?us we read ( *ur*es 9 p>ticul> h\ses1 #a ,cor4 xvi4 #ai4 & ^! may ea* ( !m1 )\t ! lea/ impropriety ( expression1 be /yl$ a visible *ur*1 = ! reasons above m5tion$4 7#b47 ,x mu/ also be all[$1 on ! o!r h&1 t ! *ur* is spok5 ( 9 ! s+ul> numb]1 9 scripture1 z ?\gh x 7 b "o3 ?us x is said t ,saul made havoc ( ! *ur*1 ent]+ into e h\se1 & hal+ m5 & wom51 committ$ !m to prison1 ,acts viii4 #c4 &1 speak+ ( himself1 he says1 ,conc]n+ zeal1 p]secut+ ! *ur*1 ,phil4 iii4 #f4 & else:]e1 t1 beyond measure1 he p]secut$ ! *ur* ( ,god1 & wa/$ x1 ,gal4 i4 #ac4 ,n[ x is c]ta91 t x 0 n "o p>ticul> *ur* t he direct$ 8 p]secut+ rage aga9/1 b all ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/1 :]ev] he came1 especially ^? 9 ,judea1 :i* he speaks ( 9 ! plural numb]1 v]4 #bb4 by :i* he expla9s :at he means1 by 8 p]secut+ ! *ur* ( ,god2 = x is said1 ,he :i* p]secut$ u 9 times pa/1 n[ prea*e? ! fai? :i* once he de/roy$1 v]4 #bc4 & else:]e x is said1 ,god ha? set "s 9 ! *ur*2 fir/1 apo/les2 second>ily1 prophets2 ?irdly1 tea*]s1 #a ,cor4 xii4 #bh4 by :i* we are to und]/& all ! *ur*es2 = ! apo/les 7 n pa/ors ( any p>ticul> *ur*1 b act$ z pa/ors 9 all ! *ur*es :]ev] !y came1 ?\gh e *ur* _h its own respective pa/or set ov] x1 :o 01 9 a peculi> mann]1 relat$ to x2 yet all ^! *ur*es are call$1 9 ?is place1 ! *ur*4 ,!re=e we are n to cont5d ab\t ! use ( a ^w1 provid$ x be rightly expla9$1 :e!r p]sons speak ( ! *ur* 9 ! s+ul>1 or *ur*es 9 ! plural numb]4 ,if we speak ( ! *ur*1 z ?\gh x 7 b "o1 ! ^w is to be tak5 collectively = all ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/ 9 ! _w3 ?is ! apo/le expla9s1 :5 he speaks ( !m all1 z ?\gh !y 7 "o body1 "u ! influ5ce ( ! same ,_s1 call$ 9 "o hope ( _! call+1 "o ,"l1 "o fai?1 "o baptism1 "o ,god & ,fa!r ( all1 :o is above all1 & ?r\gh all1 & 9 !m all1 ,eph4 iv4 #d-f4 ?is is t unity ( ! ,_s :i* !y 7 to endeav\r to keep1 & s to act agreeably to _! fai? h]e92 &1 9 ?is respect1 we freely all[ t all ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/ are "o2 !re is b "o f\ndation on :i* !y are built1 "o rule ( fai?1 "o way to heav51 9 :i* !y all pr(ess$ly walk4 ,moreov]1 ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/ h n only communion ) "o ano!r1 9 _! p>ticul> societies1 b !re is a communion ( *ur*es1 :]eby !y own "o ano!r1 z walk+ 9 ! same fell[%ip ) !mselves1 express a sympa?y ) ea* o!r 9 afflictive circum/ances1 & rejoice 9 ! edification & fl\ri%+ /ate ( ea* o!r4 ,9 ^! respects we consid] ! *ur*es z "o1 & s call !m all ! *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,nev]!less1 ?is is to be und]/ood ) c]ta9 limitations2 & !re=e we are n to suppose t ! *ur*1 z ! seat ( gov]nm5t1 is "o2 or t !re is "o set ( m51 :o h a w>rant to be> rule ov] ! :ole1 t is1 ov] all ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/2 = none suppose t !re is "o univ]sal pa/or ( ! *ur*1 except ! ,papi/s4 ,all ,prote/ants1 h[ev] !y expla9 _! s5tim5ts ab\t ! ca?olic visible *ur*1 all[1 t ! seat ( gov]nm5t is 9 ea* p>ticul> *ur*1 ( :i* no "o has any "r to give pa/ors to o!r *ur*es1 or to appo9t :o %all be admitt$ into _! respective communion4 7#c47 ,!re is ano!r ?+ 9 ?is description ( ! visible *ur*1 :i* /&s 9 ne$ ( be+ expla9$ & def5d$1 :5 x is said1 t x consi/s ( all su* z1 9 all ages1 & places1 ( ! _w1 d pr(ess ! true religion3 if no?+ be int5d$ h]eby1 b t no "o has a "r to ! privilege ( communion ( sa9ts1 or fit to be receiv$ into any *ur* ( ,*ri/1 b ^? :o pr(ess ! true religion1 namely1 ! fai? on :i* x is built2 ?is ,i am f> f d5y+2 = t w\ld be to suppose t ! *ur* pr(esses "o fai?1 & "s ( its memb]s ano!r2 or t x builds up :at x all[s o!rs to ?r[ d[n4 ,b ,i am a little at a loss to acc\nt = ! propriety ( ! expression1 :5 ! *ur* is said to be a society1 pr(ess+ ! true religion1 9 all ages4 ,x _c be suppos$ t ! *ur*1 or *ur*es1 t are n[ 9 be+1 are any "p ( t society :i* pr(ess$ ! true religion 9 ,moses's "t1 or 9 ! apo/olic age2 b x is pr9cipally ! propriety ( expression t is to be except$ aga9/2 = ,i suppose1 no?+ is int5d$ h]eby1 b t z ! *ur*1 9 e respective =ego+ age1 consi/$ ( ^? :o embrac$ ! true religion1 x consi/s ( no o!r 9 our age4 ,!re is "o ?+ m :i* ,i w\ld take leave to obs]ve 9 ?is description ( ! *ur*1 :i* r5d]s x incomplete1 inasmu* z x speaks ( x z consi/+ ( ^? :o pr(ess ! true religion2 b makes no m5tion ( t bond ( union :i* con/itutes e p>ticul> bran* ( ?is univ]sal *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,x speaks1 inde$ ( ^? qualifications :i* belong to e "o z a ,*ri/ian1 :i* is a remote1 ?\gh necess>y condition ( be+ receiv$ into *ur* communion2 b takes no notice ( t mutual cons5t1 :i* is ! m imm$iate bond by :i* ! memb]s ( e *ur* coalesce toge!r3 b ?is we may h occasion to speak ( "u a foll[+ head4 ,! la/ ?+ ,i obs]ve1 9 ?is description ( ! visible *ur*1 is1 t x consi/s n only ( ! pr(essors ( ! true religion1 b ( _! *ildr52 ?is is r to be expla9$1 ?an d5i$3 h[ev]1 ,i _c b obs]ve1 t _m h run too great l5g?s 9 :at !y h ass]t$ conc]n+ ! "r ( *ildr5 to ?is privilege4 ,"s ( ! ,fa!rs h n only consid]$ !m z memb]s ( ! *ur*1 b br\ght !m to ! ,"l's table1 & giv5 !m ! bread dipp$ 9 ! w9e1 ! same way z food is appli$ to infants1 :5 !y 7 too "y to discov] any ?+ ( ! design !re(3 t :i* l$ !m into ?is mi/ake1 0 _! misund]/&+ ! s5se ( our ,savi\r's words1 ,except ye eat ! fle% ( ! ,son ( ,man1 & dr9k 8 blood1 ye h no life 9 y1 ,john vi4 #ec4 suppos+ t ?is 0 meant ( _! eat+ bread1 & dr9k+ w9e 9 ! ,"l's supp]1 ?\gh !y might easily h kn[n t ?is 0 n our ,savi\r's mean+2 inasmu* z ! ,"l's supp] 0 n in/itut$1 till "s "t aft]1 &1 :5 in/itut$1 x 0 n design$ to be reckon$ s necess>y to salvation1 z t ! b>e n p>tak+ !re( %\ld exclude f x4 ,cyprian gives an acc\nt ( 8 adm9i/]+ x to an infant br\ght by h] "m2 & relates a circum/ance att5d+ x1 t sav\rs s mu* ( sup]/ition1 9 t grave & pi\s ,fa!r1 t ,i =be> to m5tion x4#bff ,& ?is 0 n only practis$ by him1 b by sev]al o!rs 9 "s foll[+ ages4 ,& _m 9 lat] ages speak ( *ildr5 z incomplete memb]s ( ! *ur*2 & "s suppose t ?is is ! result ( _! baptismal d$ication2 o!rs t x is _! bir?-"r1 & z ! consequ5ce h]e( !y h ma9ta9$1 t :5 !y come to be adult1 !y r claim _! "r to *ur*-communion ?an are admitt$ to x1 z ^? are1 :o are n ! *ildr5 ( *ur*-memb]s1 & z a f>!r consequ5ce d$uc$ f ?is supposition1 !y ass]t1 t if !y are guilty ( vile enormities1 & !reby =feit ?is privilege1 !y are 9 a =mal way to be excommunicat$1 & t x is a defect 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*es 9 our day1 t ?is is n practis$ by !m4 ,?is is n :at is int5d$ by *ildr5's be+ memb]s ( *ur*es1 toge!r ) _! p>5ts1 9 ?is answ]2 b t :i* ,i ?9k all w all[ (1 viz4 t *ildr5 be+ ! prop]ty ( p>5ts1 !y are oblig$ to d$icate !m1 toge!r ) !mselves1 to ,god1 & pursuant !reunto to endeav\r to br+ !m up 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,"l1 hop+ t ?r\gh 8 bless+ on education1 !y may1 9 8 own "t & way1 be qualifi$ = *ur* communion1 & !n admitt$ to x1 t h]eby ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/ may h an addition ( memb]s to fill up ! places ( ^? :o are call$ (f ! /age4 ,z to ! conc]n ( ! *ur* 9 ?is matt]1 :i* 9 "s respects r$\nds to ! advantage ( ! *ildr5 ( ^? :o are memb]s ( x1 !y are oblig$ to %ew _! reg>d to !m1 s f> z to exhort _! p>5ts1 if !re be occasion1 to express a due conc]n = _! spiritual welf>e2 or1 if !y are defective h]e91 to ext5d _! c5sure r to ! p>5ts1 ?an to ! *ildr51 z neglect+ a moral duty1 & s act+ unbecom+ ! relation !y /& 9 to !m4 ,?us conc]n+ ! description giv5 ( ! visible *ur* 9 ?is answ]2 we %all n[ proce$ to speak m p>ticul>ly ( x1 & accord+ly %all consid] ! =m] & pres5t con/itution & gov]nm5t !re(4 ,&1 ,i4 ,z to :at conc]ns ! /ate ( ! ,jewi% *ur* be=e ! gospel-disp5sation2 ?is 0 erect$ 9 ! wild]ness1 & ! laws by :i* x 0 gov]n$1 7 giv5 by ,god1 & transmitt$ to ,israel by ! h& ( ,moses4 ,!re 0 a v rem>kable occurr5ce prec$+ _! be+ settl$ z a *ur*1 t we read (1 ,exod4 xix4 #g1 #h4 9 :i* ,god dem&$ an explicit cons5t f ! :ole congregation1 to be 8 p1 & to be gov]n$ by ^? laws he %\ld give !m1 ^u :i* !y made a public decl>ation1 t all t ! ,"l ha? spok5 we w d4 ,& ,moses returns ! words ( ! p unto ! ,"l4 ,& soon aft] ?is !re 0 ano!r cov5ant-transaction betwe5 ,god & !m1 m5tion$ 9 a foll[+ *apt]1 :5 ,moses came & told ! p all ! words ( ! ,"l1 & all 8 judgm5ts2 & ! p answ]$ ) "o voice1 say+1 ,all ! words :i* ! ,"l ha? said w we d4 ,& ?is 0 confirm$ by sacrifice1 & he took half ! blood !re( & put x 9 basons1 & half ( ! blood he spr9kl$ on ! alt>1 & he took ! book ( ! cov5ant & read x 9 ! audi5ce ( ! p2 ^u :i* !y repeat _! engagem5t1 all t ! ,"l ha? said w we d1 & be ob$i5t4 ,& !n he took ! blood & spr9kl$ x on ! p1 & said1 behold ! blood ( ! cov5ant :i* ! ,"l ha? made ) y1 conc]n+ all ^! words1 ,exod4 xxiv4 #c1 #e-i4 & !n we h an acc\nt ( an extraord9>y display :i* !y _h ( ! div9e glory1 ,!y saw ! ,god ( ,israel1 & did eat & dr9k1 v]4 #aa4 :i* 0 a f>!r confirm+ ?is cov5ant4 ,& ^u "s important occasions !y r5ew$ ?is cov5ant ) ,god1 av\*$ him to be _! ,god1 & he condesc5d$ at ! same "t to av\* !m to be 8 peculi> p1 ,deut4 xxvi4 #ag1 #ah4 ,?us !y 7 settl$ 9 a *ur*-relation by ,god's appo9tm5t1 & _! solemn cov5ant & cons5t to be 8 p4 ,aft] ?is we read ( ,god's settl+ ! =m ( _! *ur*-gov]nm5t1 appo9t+ ^? v>i\s ord9ances & in/itutions :i* are conta9$ 9 ! c]emonial law1 & settl+ a m9i/ry among !m1 & giv+ directions conc]n+ e bran* ( ! "w t 0 to be p]=m$ by !m4 ,a>on & 8 sons _h ! prie/hood committ$ to !m1 :o 7 to (f] gifts & sacrifices2 ! ,high-,prie/ 0 to be *ief m9i/] 9 holy ?+s1 ! o!r prie/s assi/ants to him 9 mo/ bran*es ( 8 (fice2 & :5 ! temple 0 built1 & ! s]vice to be p]=m$ !re9 e/abli%$1 ! prie/s att5d$ 9 _! respective c\rses1 ea* c\rse ent]+ on _! m9i/ry e ,sabba?1 #b ,*ron1 xxiii4 #d4 & !re be+ tw5ty-f\r c\rses1 #a ,*ron4 xxiv4 x came to _! respective turns twice e ye>4 ,! port]s also1 :o 7 to wait cont9ually at ! av5ues ( ! temple day & night1 to prev5t any unclean p]son or ?+ f com+ into x1 z well z its be+ plund]$ ( ! treasures t 7 laid up 9 *amb]s adjo9+ to x2 ^! also m9i/]$ 9 _! c\rses1 ! numb] :]e( 0 ! same ) t ( ! prie/s1 #a ,*ron4 xxiii4 #e4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xxvi4 ,& ! s+]s1 :o att5d$ "s p>ts ( ! wor%ip1 m9i/]$ 9 _! c\rses1 #a ,*ron4 xxiii4 #e4 comp>$ ) *ap4 xxv4 ,& besides ^!1 !re 7 "s appo9t$ to repres5t ! p1 :o 7 *os5 to come up f _! respective places ( abode ) ! prie/s :5 !y m9i/]$ 9 _! c\rses2 ^! are call$ /ation>y m54 ,dr4 ,lightfoot#bfg gives an acc\nt ( !m f "s ,jewi% writ]s :o treat on ?is subject2 n t we h any m5tion ( !m 9 scripture2 b !y suppose t x took its rise f t law 9 ,lev4 i4 #c1 #d4 :]e !y :o br\ght an (f]+ to ! ,"l 7 oblig$ to be pres5t1 & to put _! h&s on ! head !re(1 z well z ! prie/s1 :o _h ! ma9 conc]n 9 ?is s]vice4 ,f h5ce x is inf]r$1 t s9ce1 besides ! sacrifices t 7 (f]$ = p>ticul> p]sons1 !re 7 daily sacrifices (f]$ 9 ! behalf ( ! :ole congregation2 & because x 0 impossible = !m to be pres5t to be> a "p 9 ?is s]vice1 x 0 necess>y t "s %\ld be deput$ to repres5t ! :ole body ( ! p1 t s !re might be a numb] pres5t to assi/ 9 ?is s]vice1 t ^! acts ( wor%ip might be p]=m$ 9 ! mo/ public mann]2 & inasmu* z ?is 0 to be p]=m$ daily1 x 0 necess>y t "s %\ld be deput$1 ^: prop] bus9ess x 0 to att5d2 & he ?9ks t z !re 7 prie/s deput$ to m9i/] 9 _! c\rses1 s !re 0 a numb] deput$ to repres5t ! p1 :o w5t up to ,j]usalem ) ! prie/s ( ! respective c\rse4 ,& he f>!r adds1 t at ! same "t t ^! 7 m9i/]+ 9 ! temple1 ! p met toge!r1 & sp5t t week 9 ^? synagogues :i* 7 ne> ! place ( _! abode1 9 fa/+1 & o!r acts ( religi\s wor%ip1 9 :i*1 ?\gh at a di/ance1 !y implor$ a bless+ on ! s]vice t _! bre?r5 7 p]=m+4 ,z = ! re/ ( ! p1 !y 7 oblig$ to be pres5t at ,j]usalem1 at ! solemn & public fe/ival1 p]=m$ ?ree times a ye>2 & o!rs ( !m1 :o _h committ$ any s9 t 0 to be expiat$ by sacrifice1 7 to come up ?i!r to ! temple at o!r times1 & br+ _! sacrifices to atone = ! guilt :i* !y _h contract$4 ,if x be said1 t ?is 01 inde$1 a solemn me?od ( wor%ip1 exce$+ beautiful1 & also _h a circum/ance 9 x1 :i* 0 its glory1 viz4 t ! temple-s]vice 0 typical ( ,*ri/1 & ! way ( salvation by him3 b :at me?ods 7 !re to in/ruct ! p 9 ! doctr9es ( religion8 ,x w\ld n mu* conduce !reunto = !m to come up to ,j]usalem1 to wor%ip at ! ?ree ye>ly fe/ivals3 h[ did !y sp5d _! ,sabba?s8 or1 :at acts ( wor%ip 7 !y engag$ 91 9 _! respective places ( abode8 ,to ?is we answ]1 t ,god also appo9t$ a suffici5t numb] to be _! m9i/]s 9 holy ?+s1 help]s ( _! fai? z to ?is matt]1 viz4 n only ! prie/s1 b ! :ole tribe ( ,levi1 ^: place ( resid5ce 0 conv5i5tly situat$3 !y _h =ty-eight cities 9 v>i\s p>ts ( ! l&2 "s ( :i* 7 n f> di/ant f any ( ! p4 ,^! in/ruct$ !m 9 ! way ( ,god1 ! p s\ght ! k h]e( f _! m\?s1 ,mal4 ii4 #g4 ,& !re 71 besides ! temple1 sev]al o!r places appo9t$ = religi\s wor%ip3 ^! 7 ( two sorts1 namely1 #a4 ,! synagogues1 :i* 7 g5]ally built 9 cities1 ( :i* h>dly any 7 )\t !m1 if !y consi/$ ( a numb] ( p]sons :o 7 able to erect !m1 & _h leisure1 f _! secul> employm5ts1 to preside ov]1 & set =w>d1 ! "w to be p]=m$ !re92#bfh & t 0 ( a diff]5t nature f ! temple-s]vice1 9 :i* gifts & sacrifices 7 to be (f]$1 ,god hav+ expressly =bidd5 ! erect+ any alt>s else:]e2 !re=e ! wor%ip p]=m$ 9 !m 0 pray]s1 read+ & exp\nd+ ! law & ! prophets1 & in/ruct+ ! p 9 all o!r duties ( religion1 :i* 7 necess>y to be p]=m$ 9 ! conduct ( _! lives4 ,! mann] ( do+ ?is1 0 n only by deliv]+ set disc\rses1 agreeable to our common me?ods ( prea*+1 ,acts xiii4 #ae4 & seq4 b hold+ disputations & conf]5ces toge!r ab\t "s important matt]s ( religion3 ?us ! apo/le ,paul disput$ 9 ! synagogues1 *ap4 xvii4 #ag1 #ai1 #h4 ,?is 0 done occasionally2 b ! ,jews met con/antly 9 !m = religi\s wor%ip2 & our ,savi\r enc\rag$ !m h]e9 ) 8 pres5ce & in/ructions3 ?us x is said1 n only t he taught 9 _! synagogues1 b t ?is 0 8 con/ant practice2 = x is said1 ,he came to ,naz>e?2 &1 z 8 cu/om 01 he w5t into ! synagogue on ! ,sabba?-day1 & /ood up = to read1 ,luke iv4 #ae1 #af4 ,& !re 7 also c]ta9 (fic]s appo9t$ ov] e synagogue3 ?us we read sometimes ( ! rul]s ( ! synagogues1 ,m>k v4 #bb4 ,luke viii4 #da1 #di4 ^: bus9ess 0 to prev5t ! do+ any ?+ t 0 indec5t & disord]ly2 & !re 7 "s p]sons f :om a ^w ( exhortation 0 expect$1 :o 7 call$1 *ap4 iv4 #bj4 m9i/]s !re(4#bfi ,& we are n to suppose t ?is me?od ( promot+ religion 9 ! synagogues1 0 only practis$ 9 ! la/ & mo/ deg5]ate age ( ! ,jewi% *ur*1 b t !y _h _! synagogues 9 ! m e>ly & pur] ages !re(1 :i*1 if we _h no express acc\nt ( 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 yet x might be inf]r$ f ?is acc\nt !re( 9 our ,savi\r's "t2 = c]ta9ly !re 7 no me?ods us$ !n by ! ,jews to in/ruct ! p 9 matt]s ( religion1 t 7 n z necess>y1 & consequ5tly 9 use1 9 =ego+ ages4 ,x is true1 we d n (t5times read ( synagogues 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t2 not)/&+ !re is m5tion ( !m 9 t scripture1 be=e ref]r$ to1 9 ,psal4 lxxiv4 #h4 9 :i* ! ,psalmi/ compla9s1 t !y _h burnt up all ! synagogues ( ,god 9 ! l&2 :]e ! ^w be+ 9 ! plural numb]1 x _c be meant1 z ! ,*aldee ,p>aphra/ r5d]s x1 ( ! temple4 ,?is appe>s f ! context1 9 :i* he speaks ( ! enemies ( ,god ro>+ 9 ! mid/ ( ! congregations2 &1 besides ?is1 he expressly m5tions _! burn+ ! temple1 by ca/+ fire into ! sanctu>y ( ,god1 & ca/+ d[n ! dwell+-place ( 8 "n to ! gr\nd1 9 v]4 #c1 #g4 #b4 ,besides ^! synagogues1 !re 7 o!r places1 9 :i* public wor%ip 0 p]=m$1 call$1 ,places ( pray]1#bgj ,mr4 ,m$e gives an acc\nt1 f ,epiphanius1 ( ! diff]5ce t !re 0 betwe5 ^! & ! synagogues1 :5 he says1 t a proseu*a1 or a place appo9t$ = pray]1 0 a plot ( gr\nd1 encompass$ ) a wall1 or "s o!r l m\nd1 or inclosure1 op5 above1 mu* l to our c\rts2 :]eas a synagogue 0 a cov]$ edifice z our h\ses & *ur*es are4 ,he also adds1 t ! =m] ( ^! 7 g5]ally fix$ 9 places )\t ! cities1 9 ! fields1 9 places ( retirem5t2 & t !y 7 g5]ally r5d]$ m private1 & fit = ! "w t 0 to be p]=m$ 9 !m1 by be+ surr\nd$ ) a plantation ( trees2 & he supposes1 t ^! 7 n only made use ( 9 our ,savi\r's & ! apo/les "t1 b 9 =ego+ ages2 & t ! grove t ,abraham is said to h plant$1 9 :i* he call$ on ! "n ( ! ,"l1 ,g54 xxi4 #cc4 0 no?+ else b "o ( ^! conv5i5t places1 plant$ = t purpose1 9 :i* public wor%ip 0 p]=m$1 :i* seems v probable4#bga ,& we read1 9 scripture conc]n+ high places4 ,^!1 z ,lightfoot obs]ves1#bgb are sometimes us$ 9 scripture1 9 a comm5dable s5se3 ?us ,samuel is said to g up to "o ( ^! high places1 #a ,sam4 ix4 #ai4 to p]=m "s acts ( religi\s wor%ip2 & we read ( ano!r high place1 9 :i* !re 0 a company ( prophets1 ) a psalt]y1 & a tabret1 & a pipe1 & a h>p be=e !m1 & !y did prophesy1 *ap4 x4 #e4 ,x is true1 9 o!r scriptures1 we read ( !m z abus$ by t idolatry t 0 p]=m$ 9 !m1 #a ,k+s xi4 #g4 *ap4 xii4 #ca4 ,^! ! pi\s k+s ( ,judah1 :o re=m$ religion1 took away2 & :5 x is said1 9 "s ( _! reigns1 t h[ mu* soev] !y de/roy$ idolatr\s wor%ip1 yet ! high places 7 n tak5 away1 #b ,k+s xii4 #c4 xiv4 #d4 xv4 #d4 t le>n$ writ] ?9ks1 t !y %\ld n h be5 de/roy$1 z places ( wor%ip1 or public assemblies1 & !re=e t ?is is n reckon$ z a blemi% 9 ! reign ( ^! k+s1 t ! high places 7 n tak5 away2 = :atev] abuse !re 01 x consi/$ 9 t sacrifice & inc5se 7 (f]$ !re1 :i* 7 p>ts ( wor%ip conf9$ to ! temple2 s t if !y _h n only re=m$ !m f ! abuse ( ^? t ex]cis$ _! idolatry !re92 b _h also proce$$ to re=m ?is abuse ( sacrific+ !re1 !y might lawfully h met !re to p]=m religi\s wor%ip1 :i*1 x is suppos$1 !y did 9 synagogues1 high places1 & groves1 t 7 appo9t$ = t purpose3 ?us !n !y met toge!r = religi\s wor%ip 9 o!r places besides ! synagogues4 ,aga91 we read1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 t ,paul w5t1 on ! ,sabba? day1 out ( ! city ( ,philippi1 by a riv]-side1 :]e pray] 0 wont to be made1 ,acts xvi4 #ac4 :]e he also prea*$ ! ^w by :i* ,lydia 0 conv]t$2 ?is "s ?9k to be "o ( ^? places :]e !y resort$ = pray]1 & o!r public wor%ip3 & o!rs suppose1 t ! place m5tion$ 9 ! gospel1 :i* our ,savi\r resort$ to1 :5 x is said1 t he w5t out into a m\nta9 to pray1 & cont9u$ all night 9 pray] to ,god1 ,luke vi4 #ab4 ought to be r5d]$1 9 t p>ticul> place :]e pray] 0 wont to be made to ,god4#bgc ,b ! ,greek words may z well be r5d]$ z !y are 9 our translation2 & !n x has no respect to any p>ticul> place ( pray]1 b imports 8 retirem5t to p]=m ?is duty4 ,?us we h endeav\r$ to prove1 t ! *ur* ( ! ,jews _h o!r places 9 :i* wor%ip 0 p]=m$1 besides ! temple1 :i* 0 ( v great advantage = ! propagat+ religion among !m4 ,we might h f>!r proce$$ to consid] _! *ur*-c5sures1 orda9$ by ,god = crimes committ$1 :]eby p]sons 7 cut (f f among _! p1 by excommunication1 :5 ! crimes !y 7 guilty ( did n des]ve dea?3 b ,i %all n enl>ge any f>!r on ?is head1 b proce$ to speak conc]n+ ! gospel-*ur*1 & s consid]1 ,,ii4 ,! me?ods tak51 9 ord] to ! fir/ plant+ & increase !re(1 by ! apo/les4 ,:5 our ,savi\r _h f9i%$ ! "w ( r$emption1 aft] 8 resurrection1 he alt]$ ! =m ( ! *ur*1 & appo9t$ 8 apo/les n only to signify ?is to ! _w1 b to be in/rum5ts 9 erect+ ?is new *ur*4 ,we h be=e consid]$ ^! apo/les z qualifi$ to be witnesses to ,*ri/'s resurrection1 & also z hav+ receiv$ a commission f him to prea* ! gospel to all nations1 & an ord] to t>ry at ,j]usalem till !y receiv$ ^? extraord9>y gifts f ! ,holy ,gho/1 t 7 necess>y = _! p]=m+ ! "w !y 7 to engage 94 ,n[1 pursuant h]eunto1 !y all ( !m resid$ at ,j]usalem2 &1 a few days aft] ,*ri/'s asc5sion into heav51 ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 p\r$ ^u !m on ! day ( ,p5teco/1 ,acts ii4 #a1 #b4 ^u :i*1 !y imm$iately began to ex]cise _! public m9i/ry 9 t city1 9 :i* !y _h ! advantage ( publi%+ ! gospel to a num]\s conc\rse ( p1 :o resort$ ?i!r1 f v>i\s p>ts ( ! _w1 9 :i* ! ,jews 7 disp]s$1 to celebrate t fe/ival4 ,"s suppose1 t !re 0 a great] numb] ga!r$ toge!r 9 t city1 ?an 0 usual1 x be+ "o ( ^? ?ree fea/s to :i* ! ,jews resort$ f all p>ts ( ! l&3 ?\gh a le>n$ writ]#bgd supposes1 t ! ,jews 7 n oblig$ to come to ?is fea/ f o!r nations2 nei!r 7 !y1 t came !re1 said1 z ^! are1 to dwell at ,j]usalem2 !re=e he ?9ks t t :i* br\ght !m "h f ! sev]al p>ts ( ! _w1 0 ! expectation :i* ! ,jews1 g5]ally _h1 t ! ,messiah w\ld appe>1 & erect a temporal k+dom1 & t ,j]usalem 0 ! place :]e he w\ld fix 8 ?rone1 & !re=e !y w\ld be !re to wait on him1 & %>e ! hon\rs !y expect$ f him4 ,b1 :atev] occasion br\ght !m "h1 x 0 a seasonable opportunity = ! gospel fir/ to be prea*$2 & accord+ly ,pet] prea*$ 8 fir/ s]mon to a multitude t 7 ga!r$ toge!r1 & !re9 ex]cis$ ! gift ( tongues1 by :i* means 8 disc\rse 0 n only und]/ood by m5 ( diff]5t languages2 b !y _h h]e9 a pla9 pro( t he 0 "u ! inspiration ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & he takes occasion to improve ?is amaz+ disp5sation ( provid5ce1 by tell+ !m t x 0 an accompli%m5t ( :at _h be5 be=e pr$ict$ by ! prophet ,joel2 & !n he prea*$ ,*ri/ to !m1 decl>+ t he1 & ! re/ ( ! apo/les1 7 all witnesses t ,god rais$ him f ! dead1 & exalt$ him by 8 "r-h&1 & t1 pursuant h]eunto1 ?is extraord9>y gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 conf]r$ on !m4 ,! success ( 8 fir/ s]mon 0 v rem>kable2 = !re 7 add$ to ! *ur*1 z ! fir/-fruits ( 8 m9i/ry1 ?ree ?\s& s\ls1 v]4 #da1 #dg4 ,we also read1 t ! ,"l add$ daily to ! *ur* su* z %\ld be sav$2 &1 soon aft] ?is x is said1 t ! numb] ( ! m51 ( :om ! *ur* consi/$1 0 ab\t five ?\s&1 *ap4 iv4 #d4 a v l>ge & num]\s *ur*1 meet+1 z is m ?an probable1 9 ! same city1 :]e we mu/ conclude1 t !y fix$ _! abode1 r ?an t !y return$ to ! respective places f :5ce !y came1 t !y might h an opportunity to sit "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel1 :i* 01 at t "t1 prea*$ no :]e else2 & t :i* makes ?is m probable1 may be inf]r$ f ! me?od tak5 = _! subsi/5ce 9 ! _w2 !re w\ld h be5 no occasion = ^? :o _h possessions to sell !m1 & dispose ( ! price !re( to supply ! exig5ces ( _! fell[-memb]s1 _h !y n remov$ _! habitations1 & =sook all = ! sake ( ! gospel4 ,?is *ur* _h wond]ful in/ances ( ! pres5ce ( ,god among !m1 :i* did m ?an comp5sate = ! loss !y mu/ be suppos$ to su/a91 z to _! secul> affairs4 ,we read1 = "s aft] ?is1 ( little else b success att5d+ ! gospel1 & p]secutions rais$ by ! ,jews aga9/ x1 :i* r t5d$ to _! own %ame & confusion1 ?an ! extirpat+ ( x2 & :5 !y s f> prevail$1 at l5g?1 t1 aft] ! dea? ( ,/eph51 ! fir/ m>tyr1 a new p]secution 0 begun1 by ! in/igation ( ,saul1 7z yet n conv]t$ to ! fai?7 ! consequ5ce h]e( be+ ! scatt]+ ( ?is *ur* ?r\gh\t ! regions ( ,judea & ,sam>ia1 *ap4 viii4 #a4 ?is 0 ord]$ = ! fur!rance ( ! gospel1 = :]ev] !y came1 !y prea*$1 & _m believ$3 b ! apo/les1 at ! same "t1 obey+ ! ord] t 0 be=e giv5 !m1 cont9u$ at ,j]usalem1 *ap4 i4 #d4 & !re /ill rema9$ a *ur* 9 t city sitt+ "u _! m9i/ry4 ,?is 0 wisely ord]$1 by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 n only z an accompli%m5t ( ^? pr$ictions t respect$ ! gospel's fir/ be+ s\nd$ f !nce1 b t1 9 ?is *ur*1 a suffici5t numb] might be tra9$ up = ! ex]cise ( ! m9i/ry 9 o!r places1 :5 !re %\ld be occasion = x2 &1 9 ord] h]eto1 !y _h "s advantages :i* no s*ools ( le>n+ c\ld af=d !m1 = !y _h ! extraord9>y gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,"h x 0 t ! prophets & evangeli/s 7 fir/ rais$ up1 be+ imm$iately taught by ,god4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ sc5e ( ! gospel-*ur*4 ,"h x cont9u$ till ! apo/les 7 ord]$1 by ! ,holy ,gho/1 to travel into ^? p>ts ( ! _w1 9 :i*1 by 8 direction1 _! m9i/ry 0 to be ex]cis$3 ! greate/ "p ( !m 7 ord]$ to ^? places1 :]e "s ( ! ,jews resid$2 b ,paul 0 orda9$ to ex]cise 8 m9i/ry among ! ,g5tiles4 ,accord+ly we read1 t ! ,holy ,gho/ said1 ,sep>ate me ,b>nabas & ,saul1 = ! "w :]eunto ,i h call$ !m1 ,acts xiii4 #b4 ,?is div9e comm& !y imm$iately obey$2 & !n we read ( *ur*es erect$ 9 v>i\s p>ts ( ! _w by 8 m9i/ry1 :o is /yl$1 ,! apo/les ( ! ,g5tiles4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s obs]vable 9 ! ex]cise ( 8 m9i/ry3 #a4 ,:]ev] he came he prea*$ ! gospel1 & confirm$ x by miracles1 z occasion s]v$2 & ?is 0 att5d$ ) su* wond]ful success & exp$ition1 t1 )\t a rem>kable h& ( provid5ce go+ along ) him1 ! multitudes t 7 conv]t$ by 8 m9i/ry1 exce$$ n only :at might be done by "o man1 9 ! compass ( 8 life1 b sev]al ages ( m54 ,at "o "t we read ( him ex]cis+ 8 m9i/ry f ,j]usalem1 r\nd ab\t to ,illyricum1 ,rom4 xv4 #ai4 at o!r times1 9 sev]al p>ts ( ,asia ,m9or2 !n 9 ,spa91 & at ,rome1 & "s p>ts ( ,greece1 v]4 #bh4 s t1 :]ev] he came1 8 m9i/ry 0 att5d$ ) wond]ful success1 z ! ,roman emp]or says1 ,i came1 ,i saw1 ,i conqu]$4 #b4 ,:5 ! apo/le _h1 by ! success ( 8 m9i/ry1 prep>$ fit mat]ials = a *ur*1 inasmu* z x w\ld take up too mu* ( 8 "t to reside among !m till !y 7 provid$ ) a pa/or1 & o!r (fic]s1 :i* 7 necess>y to c>ry on ! "w t 0 begun 9 x1 he s5t = "o ( ! ,evangeli/s1 :o1 z 0 be=e obs]v$1 7 fitt$ = ?is s]vice1 by ^? extraord9>y gifts1 :i* !y _h receiv$1 :ile !y cont9u$ 9 ! *ur* at ,j]usalem4 ,! (fice ( ^! evangeli/s seems to h be5 pr9cipally ?is2 t !y 7 to set 9 ord] ! ?+s t 7 want+1 or left1 by ! apo/les to be done1 & orda9 eld]s 9 e city1 z ! apo/le ,paul intimates1 :5 giv+ ?is *>ge to ,titus1 ,titus i4 #e4 :o appe>s to h be5 an ,evangeli/1 p>ticul>ly orda9$ to m9i/] to him1 to build ^u ! f\ndation he _h laid4 ,^! evangeli/s appe> to h _h all ! qualifications = ! m9i/ry t ! apo/les _h1 except+ :at respect$ _! hav+ se5 ,jesus1 :]eby !y 7 qualifi$ to be witnesses ( 8 resurrection2 & !y cont9u$ till !y _h p]=m$ t "p ( _! "w1 9 settl+ pa/ors1 & o!r (fic]s 9 *ur*es2 & !n !y 7 ready to obey ano!r call1 to succe$ ! apo/les 9 "s o!r places1 & s p]=m ! same "w !re4 #c4 ,:ile ! apo/les 7 ?us conc]n$ = ! ga!r+ & build+ up ( *ur*es1 & 7 assi/$ h]e9 by ! evangeli/s1 !re 0 a cont9ual int]c\rse betwe5 !m & ^? *ur*es1 ^: fir/ rise 0 ow+ to ! success ( _! m9i/ry4 ,accord+ly !y conv]s$ ) !m by epi/les2 "s ( :i* !y receiv$ by ! inspiration ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 z design$ to be a rule ( ! *ur*es fai? 9 all succe$+ ages4 ,"s ( ^! epi/les 7 writt5 by o!r apo/les1 b mo/ ( !m by ,paul1 ,phil4 ii4 #ai4 :o sometimes desires to "k _! /ate2 at o!r times1 he in=ms !m ( 8 own1 & ! opposition he met )2 or ! success ( 8 m9i/ry1 ! p]secution he 0 expos$ to = x1 ,coloss4 iv4 #g4 #b ,cor4 i4 #h4 #a ,cor4 xvi4 #i4 & ! necessity ( ! *ur*es1 :i* requir$ _! contribution = _! support2 & !re9 he (t5 enl>ges on ^? important tru?s1 :i*1 _h he be5 among !m1 w\ld h be5 ! subject ( 8 m9i/ry4 ,?is 0 necess>y to /r5g!n _! h&s & enc\rage !m to p]sev]e 9 t fai? :i* !y made pr(ession (4 ,& to ?is we may add1 t !re 71 ^u sev]al occasions1 mess5g]s s5t f ! *ur*es to ! apo/le1 to in=m him ( _! /ate1 to transmit to him ^? contributions :i* 7 necess>y = ! relief ( o!r *ur*es1 & to give him t c\nt5ance1 enc\ragem5t1 & assi/ance1 t 8 necessities requir$2 & "s ( ^! 7 v excell5t p]sons1 ! be/ t c\ld be *os5 out ( ! *ur* = t s]vice4 ,! apo/le calls "s ( !m1 ,! mess5g]s ( ! *ur*es1 & ! glory ( ,*ri/1 #b ,cor4 viii4 #bc4 :i* is an extraord9>y "*4 ,"s ?9k1 he int5ds h]eby t !y 7 ! mess5g]s ( ^? *ur*es1 :i* *ur*es are ! glory ( ,*ri/1 t is1 ! seat 9 :i* he displays 8 glory2 o!rs suppose1 t he calls ^! mess5g]s1 ! glory ( ,*ri/1 z !y1 by _! wise & fai?ful conduct1 promot$ 8 glory1 :i* 0 n dep5d5t on x1 b illu/rat$ !reby4 ,sometimes !y 7 m9i/]s ( *ur*es1 s5t occasionally on ^! err&s3 ?us ,epaphroditus 0 a mess5g] & m9i/] ( ! *ur* at ,philippi1 ,phil4 ii4 #be4 & ,onesiphorus 0 s5t to /r5g!n & enc\rage ! h&s ( ! apo/le1 :5 he 0 a prison] at ,rome1 :om he speaks ( ) great affection1 :5 he says1 ,he s\ght me out dilig5tly1 & f\nd me1 & 0 n a%am$ ( my *a91 #b ,tim4 i4 #af1 #ag4 ,^! 7 v useful p]sons to promote ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/1 :i* 0 c>ry+ on by ! apo/le1 ?\gh x does n appe> t ?is 0 a /&+ (fice 9 ! *ur*1 _! s]vice be+ only occasional4 ,?us we h consid]$ ! apo/le1 z engag$ 9 ga!r+ & build+ up *ur*es1 9 su* a way1 z 0 peculi> to !m 9 ! fir/ age ( ! gospel4 ,,iii4 ,we %all n[ proce$ to speak conc]n+ t /ate & gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*1 t 0 design$ to cont9ue long] ?an ! apo/olic age1 & is a rule to ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/ 9 our day4 ,we h be=e consid]$ ! evangeli/s z succe$+ ! apo/les1 9 appo9t+ (fic]s ov] *ur*es1 direct+ !m to fit p]sons1 t might be call$ to ?is s]vice1 & in/ruct+ !m h[ !y %\ld behave !mselves 9 t relation2 :i* 0 necess>y1 9 t !y 7 n to expect su* extraord9>y assi/ances f ! ,_s ( ,god1 z ! apo/les & ! evangeli/s _h receiv$1 any m ?an pa/ors1 & o!r *ur*-(fic]s are to expect !m 9 our day2 :i* leads u to consid] ! nature1 con/itution1 & gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/1 9 all ! ages !re(4 ,&1 #a4 ,:at we are to und]/& by a p>ticul> *ur*1 & :at is ! f\ndation !re(4 ,a *ur* is a numb] ( visible pr(essors1 call$ to be sa9ts1 or1 at lea/1 d5om9at$1 &1 by a judgm5t ( *>ity1 e/eem$ to be sa9ts2 unit$ toge!r by cons5t1 9 ord] to _! hav+ communion ) "o ano!r2 & te/ify+ _! subjection to ,*ri/1 & hope ( 8 pres5ce 9 all 8 ord9ances2 design+ h]eby to glorify 8 "n1 propagate 8 gospel & int]e/ 9 ! _w1 & promote _! mutual edification 9 t holy fai?1 :i* is f\nd$ on ! scripture revelation2 & 9 ord] h]eunto !y are oblig$ to call & set ov] !m su* pa/ors1 & o!r (fic]s1 z ,god has qualifi$ = t s]vice1 to be help]s ( _! fai?1 & to endeav\r to promote _! ord]1 :]eby ! great & valuable ends ( ! *ur*-communion may be answ]$1 & ,god !re9 be glorifi$4 ,?is description ( a p>ticul> *ur* is agreeable to1 & f\nd$ on scripture1 z may be easily made appe>1 by ref]r+ to sev]al scriptures 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 relat+ to ?is matt]4 ,accord+ly we read t ! memb]s ( ,*ri/ are *>act]iz$ z sa9ts by call+1 or call$ to be sa9ts1 ,rom4 i4 #g4 & ! *ur*es 9 ,mac$onia are said to give _! own selves to ! ,"l & to ! apo/les1 by ! w ( ,god1 #b ,cor4 viii4 #e4 to sit "u _! m9i/ry1 & foll[ _! directions1 s f> z !y imp>t$ to !m ! m9d ( ,*ri/1 & might be help]s ( _! fai? & ord]1 to 8 glory2 & we read ( _! pr(ess$ subjection unto ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 *ap4 ix4 #ac4 & ! *ur* at ,ephesus is f>!r describ$1 z built ^u ! f\ndation ( ! apo/les & prophets1 namely1 ! doctr9es laid d[n by !m1 z ! only rule ( fai? & ob$i5ce1 ,jesus ,*ri/ himself be+ ! *ief corn]-/one4 ,& z to :at respects _! duty t[>ds "o ano!r1 !y are f>!r said to build up !mselves 9 _! mo/ holy fai?1 & to keep !mselves 9 ! love ( ,god1 t is1 to d e ?+ by ! div9e assi/ance1 t is necess>y 9 ord] !reunto1 look+ = ! m]cy ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ unto et]nal life1 ,jude1 v]4 #bj1 #ba4 or1 z x is said else:]e1 to consid] "o ano!r1 to provoke unto love1 & to good works1 n =sak+ ! assembl+ ( !mselves toge!r1 ,heb4 x4 #bd1 #be4 inasmu* z ?is is an in/itut$ means = ! answ]+ ( t great end4 ,_m o!r scriptures might h be5 br\ght to ! same purpose1 t5d+ to prove & illu/rate ! description ( a gospel-*ur*1 z above-m5tion$4 ,b ?is may be also ev9c$1 9 a me?od ( reason+ f ! laws ( society1 z f\nd$ on ! law ( nature1 & appli$ to a religi\s society1 :i* takes its rise f1 & is built on div9e revelation2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 we %all lay d[n ! foll[+ propositions4 7#a47 ,x is agreeable to ! law ( nature1 & ! :ole t5or ( scripture1 t ,god %\ld be glorifi$ by social wor%ip1 & t all ! memb]s ( ^! wor%ipp+ societies %\ld endeav\r to promote ! spiritual int]e/ ( "o ano!r4 ,man is1 by ! excell5cy ( 8 nature1 fitt$ = conv]sation1 &1 by 8 relation to o!rs1 :o h ! same capacities & qualifications1 oblig$ h]eunto2 &1 z ! glory ( ,god is ! end ( 8 be+1 x ought to be ! end ( all ^? int]c\rses1 :i* we h ) "o ano!r2 &1 z div9e wor%ip is ! highe/ in/ance ( our glorify+ ,god1 s we are1 z intellig5t creatures1 oblig$ to wor%ip him 9 a social way4 7#b47 ,x is ! great design ( ,*ri/ianity to direct u h[ ?is social wor%ip %\ld be p]=m$ by u z ,*ri/ians1 pay+ a due reg>d to ! gospel1 & ! glory ( ! div9e p]fections1 z display$ !re91 :i* is ! subject-matt] ( div9e revelation1 especially t "p !re( f :5ce ! laws ( ,*ri/ian society are tak54 7#c47 ,!y :o h be5 made p>tak]s ( ! grace ( ,god1 are oblig$1 out ( gratitude to him1 ! ,au?or !re(1 to proclaim 8 glory to ! _w2 & z ! exp]i5ce !re(1 & ! obligations p]sons are laid "u h]eby1 is ext5d$ to o!rs1 z well z ourselves2 s all1 :o are "u l engagem5ts1 ought to be help]s ( ! fai? & joy ( ea* o!r1 & to promote _! mutual edification & salvation2 &1 t ?is may be done1 7#d47 ,x is necess>y t !y cons5t1 or agree1 to h communion ) "o ano!r 9 ^? duties 9 :i* !y express _! subjection to ,*ri/1 & desire to wait on him toge!r 9 all 8 holy in/itutions4 7#e47 ,! rule = _! direction h]e91 is conta9$ 9 scripture1 :i* sets =? ! ,m$iator's glory1 z ,k+ ( sa9ts2 gives a p]fect directory = gospel wor%ip1 & enc\ragem5t to hope = 8 pres5ce !re91 :]eby x may be att5d$ ) its desir$ success4 7#f47 ,s9ce ,*ri/1 9 scripture1 has describ$ "s p]sons z qualifi$ to assi/ & direct u 9 ?is matt]1 z well z call$ !m to ?is s]vice1 x is necess>y t ^! religi\s societies %\ld *oose & appo9t su* to preside ov] !m1 :o are /yl$ pa/ors1 aft] 8 own he>t1 t may fe$ !m ) k & und]/&+1 :]eby 8 ord9ances may be rightly adm9i/]$1 & ! ends ( *ur*-communion answ]$1 to 8 glory1 & _! mutual advantage4 ,9 ?is me?od ( reason+1 ! con/itution ( *ur*es appe>s to be agreeable to ! law ( nature3 nev]!less1 we are n to suppose ) ! ,era/ians1 & o!rs1 t ! *ur* is :olly f\nd$ on ! laws ( civil society1 z ?\gh ,*ri/ _h left no c]ta9 rule by :i* x 0 to be gov]n$1 besides ^? t are common to all societies1 z an exp$i5t to ma9ta9 peace & ord] among !m2 = !re are o!r ends to be answ]$ by *ur*-communion1 :i* are m imm$iately conducive to ! glory ( ,*ri/ & ! promot+ reveal$ religion1 :i* ! law ( nature1 & ^? laws ( society1 :i* are f\nd$ !reon1 c give u no direction 94 ,x is a great di%on\r to ,*ri/1 ! ,k+ & ,head ( 8 *ur*1 to suppose t he has left x )\t a rule to direct !m1 9 :at respects ! communion ( sa9ts2 z mu* z x w\ld be to ass]t t he has left x )\t a rule ( fai?4 ,if ,god 0 s p>ticul> 9 giv+ directions conc]n+ e "p ( t wor%ip t 0 to be p]=m$ 9 ! *ur* be=e ,*ri/'s com+1 s t !y are n1 on pa9 ( 8 highe/ displeasure1 to deviate f x1 c]ta9ly we mu/ n ?9k t our ,savi\r has neglect$ to give ^! laws1 by :i* ! gospel-*ur* is to be gov]n$1 :i* are di/9ct f :at are conta9$ 9 ! law ( nature4 ,&1 f h5ce1 x may be inf]r$1 t no *ur*1 or religi\s society ( ,*ri/ians1 has p[] to make laws = its own gov]nm5t1 9 ^? ?+s t app]ta9 to1 or are to be deem$ a "p ( religi\s wor%ip3 ,i don't say a *ur* has no p[] to appo9t "s discretion>y rules to be obs]v$ by ^? :o are ( ! same communion1 provid$ !y are kept )9 due b\nds1 & ,*ri/'s ,k+ly (fice be n h]eby invad$4 ,!re is a v great controv]sy 9 ! _w1 ab\t ! *ur*'s p[] to decree "s ?+s t are /yl$ indiff]5t2 b p]sons are n g5]ally agre$ 9 det]m9+ :at !y mean by indiff]5t ?+s4 ,"s h]eby und]/& ^? rites & c]emonies t are us$ 9 religi\s matt]s1 :i* !y call indiff]5t1 because !y are ( less importance2 :]eas1 by be+ made t]ms ( communion1 !y cease to be indiff]5t2 & :e!r !y are ( great] or less importance1 yet if !y respect a necess>y mode ( wor%ip1 conducive to ! glory ( ,god1 s t h]eby he is m hon\r$ ?an he w\ld be1 by ! neglect ( x1 ?is is to c>ry ! idea ( indiff]5ce too f>1 & to ext5d ! p[] ( ! *ur* beyond its due b\nds3 = z ! t]ms ( communion are only to be fix$ by ,*ri/1 & ! means by :i* he is to be glorifi$1 7:i* h 9 !m ! nature ( ord9ances1 :]e9 we hope = 8 pres5ce & bless+7 mu/ be s\ght = f him2 s ! *ur* has n p[] to orda91 or give a sanction to !m1 )\t 8 w>rant2 !re=e1 :5 we speak ( ^? indiff]5t matt]s1 :i* ! *ur* has p[] to appo9t1 we mean ^? ?+s :i* are no "p ( religi\s wor%ip1 b m]ely discretion>y1 :i* may be obs]v$1 or n1 )\t any guilt contract$1 or c5sure ensu+ h]eupon2 :i* leads u to consid]1 #b4 ,! matt] ( a *ur*1 or ! "* ( ^? p]sons :o are qualifi$ = *ur*-communion4 ,we h already consid]$ ! *ur* z a religi\s society2 x is !re=e necess>y t all ! memb]s !re( embrace ! true religion1 &1 9 p>ticul>1 t !y d5y none ( ^? fundam5tal articles ( fai?1 :i* are necess>y to salvation4 ,x is n to be suppos$ t ! memb]s ( any society h a p]fect unanimity 9 _! s5tim5ts ab\t all religi\s matt]s1 = t is h>dly to be expect$ 9 ?is _w2 b !y are oblig$1 z ! apo/les says1 to hold ! head1 f :i* all ! body1 by jo9ts & b&s1 hav+ n\ri%m5t m9i/]$1 & knit toge!r1 increase? ) ! increase ( ,god1 ,col4 ii4 #ai4 & publicly to av[1 or ma9ta91 no doctr9e subv]sive ( ! f\ndation on :i* ! *ur* is built4 ,reveal$ religion c5tres 9 ,*ri/1 & is ref]r$ to 8 glory1 z ,m$iator2 !re=e e memb] ( a *ur* ought to pr(ess _! fai? 9 him1 & will+ness to own him1 z _! ,"l & ,law-giv]1 & to give him ! glory t is due to him1 z a div9e ,p]son1 & z "o :o is appo9t$ to execute ! (fices ( ,prophet1 ,prie/1 & ,k+4 ,! apo/le gives a %ort1 b v compreh5sive description ( ^? :o are fit matt] = a *ur*1 :5 he says1 ,we are ! circumcision :i* wor%ip ,god 9 ! ,_s1 & rejoice 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & h no confid5ce 9 ! fle%1 ,phil4 iii4 #c4 ,x foll[s1 f h5ce1 t e religi\s society is n a *ur*2 = false religions h be5 propagat$ among ! ,hea!n1 & o!rs1 9 di/9ct societies ( ^? :o p]=m$ religi\s wor%ip2 b yet !y _h no relation to ,*ri/1 & !re=e n reckon$ among 8 *ur*es4 ,on ! o!r h&1 we _c det]m9e conc]n+ e memb] ( a p>ticul> *ur*1 t 8 he>t is "r ) ,god2 = t is a pr]ogative t belongs only to ! ,se>*] ( he>ts2 x is ! ext]nal pr(ession t is our rule ( judg+ ,all are n 9 a /ate ( salvation1 :o are *ur*-memb]s2 z ! apo/le says1 ,!y are n all ,israel :i* are ( ,israel1 ,rom4 ix4 #f4 ,he makes a di/9ction betwe5 a real subjection unto ,*ri/ by fai?1 & a pr(ess$ subjection to him3 z he says1 conc]n+ ! *ur* ( ! ,jews1 ,he is n a ,jew :i* is "o outw>dly1 nei!r is t circumcision :i* is outw>d 9 ! fle%2 b he is a ,jew :i* is "o inw>dly1 & circumcision is t ( ! he>t 9 ! ,_s1 & n 9 ! lett]1 ^: praise is n ( m51 b ( ,god1 *ap4 ii4 #bh1 #bi4 nev]!less1 !y 7 all *ur*-memb]s1 pr(ess$ly or app>5tly devot$ to ,god4 ,conc]n+ su*1 we are b\nd1 by a judgm5t ( *>ity1 to conclude1 t !y are :at !y pr(ess !mselves to be1 till _! conv]sation pla9ly gives ! lye to _! pr(ession4 ,! visible *ur* is comp>$ to ! net1 t _h good & bad fi% 9 x1 ,matt4 xiii4 #dg4 or to ! great h\se1 9 :i* are vessels ( v>i\s k9ds2 "s to hon\r1 & "s to di%on\r1 #b ,tim4 ii4 #bj4 "s fit = ! ma/]'s use1 o!rs to be brok51 z vessels :]e9 is no pleasure1 ,j]4 xxii4 #bh4 "s are s9c]e1 o!rs hypocrites3 nev]!less1 till _! hypocrisy is made manife/1 !y are suppos$ to be fit matt] = a *ur*4 #c4 ,we are n[ to consid] ! =m1 or bond ( union1 :]eby !y are incorporat$ into a society1 & s d5om9at$ a *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,x is nei!r ! pr(ession ( fai?1 nor a conv]sation agreeable !reunto1 t con/itutes a p]son a memb] ( a p>ticul> *ur*2 =1 accord+ to ! laws ( society1 !re mu/ be a mutual cons5t to walk toge!r1 to h communion "o ) ano!r 9 all ! ord9ances :i* ,*ri/ has e/abli%$4 ,z ! mat]ials1 ( :i* a build+ consi/s1 d n con/itute t build+1 unless !y are cem5t$ & jo9$ toge!r2 s ! union ( pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians1 :]eby !y are jo9$ toge!r1 & become "o body1 by mutual cons5t1 is necess>y to con/itute !m a *ur*1 z mu* z _! pr(ess$ subjection to ,*ri/ to d5om9ate !m a *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,h]eby !y become a conf$]ate body2 & z e "o1 9 a private capacity1 0 be=e engag$ to p]=m ^? duties :i* are incumb5t on all m51 z ,*ri/ians1 n[ !y br+ !mselves1 pursuant to ,*ri/'s appo9tm5t1 "u an obligation to endeav\r1 by ! assi/ance ( div9e grace1 to walk becom+ ! relation !y /& 9 to ea* o!r2 or1 z ! apo/le expresses himself1 ,build+ up !mselves on _! mo/ holy fai?1 ,jude1 v]4 #bj4 :]eby ! ends ( ,*ri/ian society may be answ]$1 & ! glory ( ,*ri/ secur$2 & !y h gr\nd to expect 8 pres5ce 9 wait+ on him 9 all 8 holy in/itutions4 ,by ?is means !y1 :o 7 be=e consid]$ z fit matt] = x1 are said to be unit$ toge!r1 z a *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,b1 inasmu* z ?is pr9cipally respects ! f\ndation1 or erection ( *ur*es1 !re are o!r ?+s necess>y = _! increase1 & ! ma9ta9+ t purity1 :i* is ! glory !re(1 & !reby prev5t+ _! contract+ t guilt :i* w\ld o!rwise ensue2 :i* leads u to consid]1 #d4 ,! p[] :i* he has giv5 !m1 & ! rules :i* he has laid d[n1 :i* are to be obs]v$ by !m 9 ! admission to1 & exclusion ( p]sons f *ur*-communion4 ,&1 7#a47 ,z to :at respects ! admission ( memb]s1 t may fill up ! places ( ^?1 ^: relation to !m is dissolv$ by dea?4 ,"h we mu/ consid]1 t x is highly reasonable t !y %\ld h all ! satisfaction t is necess>y1 conc]n+ ! fitness ( ^? = x1 :o are to be admitt$ into *ur*-communion2 & also enquire :at t]ms1 or conditions1 are to be insi/$ on1 & compli$ )1 9 ord] !reunto4 ,we mu/ n suppose t ^! are arbitr>y1 or su* z a *ur* %all please to impose2 = x is no m 9 _! p[] to make t]ms ( communion1 ?an x is to make a rule ( fai?1 or wor%ip4 ,9 ?is1 a *ur* diff]s f a civil society1 :]e ! t]ms ( admission into x are arbitr>y1 provid$ !y d n int]f]e ) any ( ! laws ( ,god1 or man3 b ! t]ms ( ,*ri/ian communion are fix$ by ,*ri/1 ! ,head ( 8 *ur*2 & !re=e no society ( m5 h a "r to make ! door ( admission into _! own communion /raight] or wid] ?an ,*ri/ has made x4 ,?is is a matt] 9 :i* "s ( ! re=m$ *ur*es diff] among !mselves1 ?\gh ! diss5tion ought n to arise s high z to cause any ali5ation ( affection1 or any degree ( un*>itabl5ess1 s z to occasion any to ?9k1 t because !y d n1 9 all ?+s1 agree1 z to ?is matt]1 !re=e !y ought to treat "o ano!r z ^? :o hold ! head1 & are design+ to advance ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/1 9 ! v>i\s me?ods !y are pursu+1 9 ord] !reunto4 ,i ?9k x is all[$1 by mo/ ( ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/1 at lea/ ^? :o suppose t p]sons h no "r to *ur*-communion1 )\t ! cons5t ( t p>ticul> society1 ( :i* any "o is to be made a memb]1 t no?+ %ort ( a pr(ess$ subjection to ,*ri/1 & a desire to adh]e to him 9 all 8 (fices1 z well z wor%ip him 9 all 8 ord9ances1 c be reckon$ a t]m ( *ur*-communion4 ,= we suppose ! *ur* to be built ^u ?is f\ndation2 & no?+ %ort ( x c suffici5tly set =? ! glory ( ,*ri/1 z ! ,head !re(1 or to answ] ! valuable ends ( *ur*-communion4 ,!re=e x foll[s f h5ce1 t z ignorance ( ! way ( salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/1 disqualifies = *ur*-communion2 s d immoralities 9 conv]sation1 bo? ( :i* d5om9ate a p]son to be ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god1 a /rang] to ! cov5ant ( promise1 & 9 subjection to ,satan1 ! god ( ?is _w1 :i* is inconsi/5t ) a pr(ess$ subjection to ,*ri/4 ,!re=e a m9d rightly in=m$ 9 ! great doctr9es ( ! gospel1 ) a conduct ( life answ]able !reunto1 is to be insi/$ on1 z a t]m ( *ur*-communion4 ,b t 9 :i* ! s5tim5ts ( m5 are diff]5t1 is ) respect to ! way & mann] 9 :i* ?is is to be r5d]$ visible1 & :e!r "s ?+s t are m]ely circum/antial1 are to be insi/$ on1 z t]ms ( communion4 #a/1 ,z to ! =m] ( ^!4 ,t ^? qualifications1 :i* are necess>y to *ur*-communion1 ought to be1 "s way or o!r1 made visible1 ?is is tak5 = grant$ by _m on bo? sides2 &1 inde$1 )\t x ! *ur* c\ld n be call$ visible1 or a society ( su* z pr(ess ! true religion1 &1 toge!r ) x1 _! subjection to ,*ri/4 ,&1 ?is1 9 a m especial mann]1 mu/ be made kn[n to !m1 :o are to hold communion ) !m1 z call$ to be sa9ts2 :i* _c1 f ! nature ( ! ?+1 be done1 unless x be1 "s way or o!r made to appe>4 ,if x be said1 t !re is no occasion = ?is to be explicit1 or ! pr(ession h]e( to be made any o!rwise1 ?an z _! relation to a *ur* d5om9ates !m to be visible pr(essors2 ?is is only a presumptive evid5ce t !y are s1 & does n suffici5tly di/+ui% !m f ! _w1 especially f t "p ( x1 :i* makes an outw>d %ew ( religion1 & att5d on sev]al bran*es ( public wor%ip4 ,?is is c]ta9ly v remote f ! "* giv5 ( all ^? *ur*es :i* we h an acc\nt ( 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 conc]n+ "s ( :om ! apo/le says1 t _! fai? 0 n only kn[n to t p>ticul> society to :i* !y belong$1 b x 0 spread abroad1 or spok5 ( ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 #a ,!s4 i4 #h4 comp>$ ) ,rom4 i4 #h4 ,?is x c\ld nev] h be51 if !y1 :o 7 m imm$iately conc]n$ to "k x1 _h receiv$ no o!r conviction ?an :at is ! result ( _! jo9+ ) !m 9 "s ext]nal acts ( wor%ip4 ,& x may also be inf]r$1 f :at is g5]ally all[$1 by ^? :o expla9 ! nature ( ! ,"l's supp]1 :i* is a *ur*-ord9ance1 & lay d[n ! qualifications ( ^? :o are deem$ fit to p>take ( x2 p>ticul>ly t !y are "u an obligation to exam9e !mselves1 n only conc]n+ _! k to disc]n ! ,"l's body1 b _! fai? to fe$ on him1 _! rep5tance1 love1 & new ob$i5ce1 tru/+ 9 8 m]cy1 & rejoic+ 9 8 love2 & !y ass5t ! necessity ( _! r5ew+ ! ex]cise ( ^? graces1 :i* may r5d] !m meet = ?is ord9ance4#bge ,& ?is is consonant to ! practice ( _m ( ! re=m$ *ur*es1 :o w n admit any into _! communion1 )\t receiv+ satisfaction1 z to _! hav+ ^! qualifications = ?is ord9ance4 ,&1 s9ce ! matt] 9 controv]sy ) !m pr9cipally respects ! mann] 9 :i* ?is is to be giv51 & ! conc]n ( ! *ur* h]e91 we may take occasion to inf]1 f h5ce1 t !re is ! highe/ reason t ! *ur* %\ld receive satisfaction1 z well z ^? :o preside ov] x2 inasmu* z !y are oblig$1 9 consci5ce1 to h communion ) !m1 & reckon !m among ! numb] ( ^? :o h be5 made p>tak]s ( ! grace ( ,*ri/1 :i* !y _c well be said to d1 unless ?is be1 "s way or o!r1 made visible to !m2 :i* leads u to consid]1 #b;dly1 ,! mann] 9 :i* ?is pr(ession is to be made visible1 namely1 :e!r x is to be done by e "o 9 8 own p]son2 or a report h]e( by ano!r 9 8 "n1 may be deem$ suffici5t4 ,?is ,i c reckon no o!r ?an a circum/ance2 & !re=e "o ( ^! ways is n s f> to be insi/$ on1 z t a p]son %\ld be d5i$ ?is privilege1 7^: qualifications = x are n be que/ion$7 because he is unwill+ to comply ) x1 z ?9k+ t ! ma9 end design$ !reby may be z effectually answ]$ by ! o!r4 ,if a p]son be duly qualifi$1 z ! apo/le says conc]n+ ,timo?y1 to make a good pr(ession be=e _m witnesses1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ab4 & ?is may n only h a t5d5cy to answ] ! end ( giv+ satisfaction to !m1 b be an exp$i5t1 9 an uncommon degree1 to promote _! edification2 if he h some?+ rem>kable to imp>t1 & desire to be> 8 te/imony to ! grace ( ,god1 :i* he has exp]i5c$1 9 8 own p]son1 & !reby to induce o!rs to jo9 ) him 9 giv+ him ! glory ( x1 !re is no law ( ,god1 or nature t prohibits1 or =bids him to d x2 nor ought ?is to be c5sur$1 z ?\gh x c\ld n be done1 )\t its be+ liable to ! common imputation1 z ?\gh pride mu/ be ! necess>y inducem5t lead+ him !reunto2 = t is su* an in/ance ( c5sure & reproa*1 z is unbecom+ ,*ri/ians1 especially :5 x is alleg$ z an univ]sal exception aga9/ x4 ,nev]!less1 ,i am f> f plead+ = ?is1 z a necess>y t]m ( communion2 nor d ,i ?9k t a p]son's desire to give ! *ur* satisfaction1 9 su* a way1 ought always to be compli$ )2 s9ce :atev] occasion "s may suppose !y h = x1 all are n fit to d x1 9 su* a way1 z may t5d to ! *ur*'s edification4 ,!re are v>i\s o!r ways by :i* a *ur* may "k1 t ^? :o are propos$ to its communion h a "r to x1 :i* ,i =be> to m5tion2 b "o ( !m is n to be s f> insi/$ on1 z t a b>e refusal to comply ) x r ?an ano!r1 provid$ ! g5]al end be answ]$1 %\ld deb> a p]son o!rwise qualifi$ = x1 f *ur*-communion4 ,! *ur* be+ ?us satisfi$1 he is jo9$ to x by _! cons5t1 & is h]eby laid "u equal engagem5ts ) !m1 to walk 9 all ! ord9ances & comm&m5ts ( ! ,"l blameless4 ,& ?is leads u to consid]1 7#b47 ,! exclusion ( memb]s f *ur*-communion4 ,?is is agreeable to ! laws ( society1 z well z _! admission into x2 & h]eby a becom+ zeal is express$ = ! glory ( ,god1 & a public te/imony giv5 aga9/ ^? :o discov] ! ins9c]ity ( _! pr(ess$ subjection to ,*ri/1 :i* 0 ! gr\nd & reason ( _! be+ admitt$ into t relation1 :i* n[ !y appe> to h =feit$1 ?is leads u to consid]1 ,fir/1 ,t ! *ur* has a "r to exclude ^? f its communion :o appe> to be unqualifi$ = x1 or a reproa* to x2 "u :i* head1 ,i _c b take notice ( ! op9ion ( ! ,era/ians1 t a *ur* has no p[]1 di/9ct f ! civil gov]nm5t1 to exclude p]sons f its communion4 ,?is 0 advanc$ by ,era/us1 a physician 9 ,g]many1 soon aft] ! beg9n+ ( ! re=mation3 & t1 :i* seems to h giv5 occasion h]eunto1 0 ! j prejudice :i* he ent]ta9$ aga9/ ! ,popi% doctr9e1 conc]n+ ! indep5d5cy ( ! *ur* ^u ! /ate2 :i* 0 !n1 & is at ?is day1 ma9ta9$1 & abus$ to su* a degree1 t if a cl]gyman insults ! gov]nm5t1 & sets himself at ! head ( a rebellion aga9/ 8 lawful pr9ce1 or is guilty ( any o!r enorm\s crimes1 he flies to ! *ur* = protection1 & g5]ally f9ds x !re1 especially if ! k+ %\ld1 9 any respect1 disoblige !m1 or refuse to lay 8 cr[n at _! feet1 if !y desire x3 ?is1 ,i say1 0 a j prejudice1 :i* gave ! fir/ rise to ?is op9ion1 9 :i*1 oppos+ "o extreme ! fir/ f\nd] ( x ran into ano!r4 ,! argum5t1 by :i* x is g5]ally support$1 is1 t ?is t5ds to erect1 or set up "o gov]nm5t 9 ano!r3#bgf b ?is is n contr>y to ! law ( nature & nations1 :5 a small] gov]nm5t is n co-ord9ate ) ! o!r1 b all[$ & protect$ by x3 ! gov]nm5t ( a family or corporation1 mu/ be ackn[l$g$1 by all1 to be a small] gov]nm5t includ$ 9 a great]2 b w any "o d5y t ^! are inconsi/5t ) x8 ,may n a ma/] admit into1 or exclude1 :om he pleases f be+ memb]s ( 8 family8 or a corporation make ^? by-laws1 by :i* x is gov]n$1 )\t be+ suppos$ to int]f]e ) ! civil gov]nm5t8 ,&1 by a p>ity ( reason1 may n a *ur*1 pursuant n only to ! laws ( society1 b ! rule :i* ,*ri/ has giv51 exclude memb]s f its communion1 )\t be+ suppos$ to subv]t ! fundam5tal laws ( civil gov]nm5t8 ,we d n d5y1 b t if ! *ur* %\ld pret5d to inflict corporal puni%m5ts on its memb]s1 or make use ( ! civil sword :i* is committ$ into ! h& ( ! magi/rate2 or if x %\ld act contr>y to ! laws ( ,*ri/1 by def5d+1 enc\rag+1 or abett+ ^? :o are enemies to ! civil gov]nm5t1 or exclud+ !m f ^? privileges1 :i* ! laws ( ! l& give !m a "r to2 ?is w\ld be a notori\sly unw>rantable in/ance ( erect+ "o gov]nm5t 9 ano!r1 subv]sive ( x3 b ?is is n ! design ( excommunication1 z x is "o ( ^? ord9ances :i* ,*ri/ has giv5 to 8 *ur*4 ,secondly1 ,we are n[ to consid] ! causes ( inflict+ ?is c5sure on p]sons2 & ^! are no o!r ?an ^? ?+s :i*1 _h !y be5 be=e kn[n1 w\ld h be5 a b> to _! be+ admitt$ to *ur*-communion4 ,& !re=e :5 a p]son is guilty ( ^? crimes1 :i*1 _h !y be5 kn[n be=e1 he ought n to h be5 receiv$2 :5 ^! are made to appe>1 he is deem$ unqualifi$ = t privilege :i* he 0 be=e admitt$ to p>take (2 on :i* acc\nt we g5]ally say1 t e "o fir/ excludes himself1 by be+ guilty ( ^? crimes t disqualify him = *ur*-communion1 be=e he is to be exclud$ f x1 by ! s5t5ce ( ! *ur*4 ,b t we may be a little m p>ticul> on ?is subject1 let u consid]1 #a/1 ,t !y :o di/urb ! tranquillity ( ! *ur*1 by ! uneas9ess ( _! temp]1 or :o are n only unwill+ to comply ) ! me?od ( its gov]nm5t1 b endeav\r to make o!rs s3 or :o are re/less 9 _! attempt to br+ innovations into x1 or propagate doctr9es :i* are contr>y to scripture1 & ! g5]al fai? ( ! *ur*1 f\nd$ !reon2 ?\gh ^! be n directly subv]sive ( ! gospel1 yet1 inasmu* z ! p]sons are n satisfi$ 9 reta9+ _! own s5tim5ts1 )\t giv+ di/urbance to o!rs1 :o _c adh]e to !m2 su*1 ,i ?9k1 ought to be sep>at$ f ! communion ( ! *ur*1 purely out ( a pr9ciple ( self-pres]vation1 ?\gh x be n _! imm$iate duty to judge ! /ate1 s mu* z ! temp] ( p]sons1 :om !y )draw f4 #b;dly1 ,if a p]son propagate a doctr9e subv]sive ( ! gospel1 or t fai? on :i* ! *ur* is f\nd$1 he is to be exclud$4 ,x is su* an "o1 z ,i humbly conceive1 :om ! apo/le /yles an h]etic1 & advises ,titus to reject him1 & speaks ( him z "o t is subv]t$1 & s9ne?1 be+ condemn$ ( himself1 ,tit4 iii4 #aj1 #aa4 ,"s ?9k1 t ! p]son "h spok5 (1 is "o :o pret5ds to believe "o doctr9e1 b really believes ano!r :i* is ( a mo/ p]nici\s t5d5cy1 & !re=e is to be reject$1 n = 8 s5tim5ts1 b 8 ins9c]ity1 &1 ^u ?is acc\nt1 he is said to be self-condemn$#bgg4 ,b ,i _c acquiesce 9 ?is s5se ( ! text2 =1 ?\gh !re may be "s 9 ! _w :o ?9k1 to f9d _! acc\nt1 ga9 popul> applause1 or1 "s way or o!r1 s]ve _! worldly int]e/1 by pret5d+ to believe ^? doctr9es :i* !y really d5y2 yet ?is _c be truly said ( ! p]son1 :om ! apo/le1 9 ?is scripture1 describes z an h]etic3 he is1 inde$1 repres5t$ z inconsi/5t ) himself2 & ?is is suppos$ to be kn[n1 & alleg$1 z an aggravation ( ! *>ge on :i* 8 expulsion f t religi\s society1 ( :i* he 0 a memb]1 is f\nd$3 b did ev] any man propagate "o doctr9e1 & tell ! _w t he believ$ ano!r1 s t he might1 = ?is1 be convict$ z an hypocrite8 ,& c]ta9ly ?is c\ld n be kn[n )\t 8 own confession1 & ! *ur* c\ld n c5sure him = x1 b ^u suffici5t evid5ce4 ,if x be said1 t !y might "k ?is by div9e inspiration1 :i*1 x is true1 !y 7 fav\r$ ) 9 t age1 9 :i*1 among o!r extraord9>y gifts1 !y _h t ( disc]n+ ( spirits2 x is greatly to be que/ion$1 :e!r ev] !y proce$$ aga9/ any "o ^u su* extraord9>y intimations1 )\t "s app>5t matt] ( accusation1 :i* 0 kn[n by ^? :o _h n ?is extraord9>y gift2 =1 if !y _h a lib]ty to proce$ aga9/ p]sons 9 su* a way1 :y did n our ,savi\r reject ,judas1 :o 0 "o ( t society t att5d$ on 8 m9i/ry1 :5 he knew him to be an hypocrite1 or self-condemn$1 9 a mo/ notori\s degree1 yet he did n2 & ! reason1 d\btless1 01 because he design$ t 8 *ur*es1 9 succe$+ ages1 %\ld1 9 all _! judicial proce$+s1 g ^u o!r evid5ce1 :i* might easily be kn[n by all1 :5 !y expell$ any "o f _! communion4 ,besides1 if ?is be ! s5se ( ! text1 & ! gr\nd on :i* p]sons are to be reject$1 !n no "o c be kn[n to be self-condemn$ n[2 = we h no su* extraord9>y intimations !re(1 s9ce miracul\s gifts are ceas$3 & is !re any ?+ in/itut$ z ess5tial to ! *ur*'s proce$+s1 9 ! me?ods ( _! gov]nm5t1 :i* c\ld n be put 9 practice1 except 9 ! apo/olic age8 &1 if s1 !n hav+ rec\rse to extraord9>y disc]n+ ( spirits1 z a f\ndation ( ?is proc$ure1 w n s]ve ! purpose = :i* x is alleg$4 ,x mu/ !re=e be conclud$1 t ! p]son "h said to be self-condemn$1 0 n deem$ s1 because he pret5d$ to hold t fai? :i* he really d5i$2 b because 8 pres5t pr(ess$ s5tim5ts 7 ! rev]se ( :at he _h be=e pret5d$ to hold1 :i* 0 a t]m on :i* he 0 admitt$ into ! *ur*2 & 9 ?is s5se he is said to be self-condemn$1 z 8 pres5t errors conta9$ a contradiction to t fai? :i* he !n pr(ess$1 9 common ) ! re/ ( t society1 ( :i* he 0 admitt$ a memb]4 #c;dly1 ,p]sons are to be exclud$ f *ur*-communion = immoral practices1 :i* n only contradict _! pr(ess$ subjection to ,*ri/1 b argue !m to be 9 an unconv]t$ /ate4 ,:5 !y 7 fir/ receiv$ into ! *ur*1 !y 7 suppos$1 by a judgm5t ( *>ity1 to be ,*ri/'s subjects & s]vants3 _! own pr(ession1 :i* 0 n !n contradict$ by any app>ant blemi%es 9 _! conv]sation1 0 ! f\ndation ( ?is op9ion1 :i* ! *ur* 0 !n b\nd to ent]ta9 conc]n+ !m2 b1 :5 !y are guilty ( any crimes1 :i* are contr>y to _! pr(ess$ subjection to ,*ri/1 ! *ur* is to take away ! privilege :i* !y _h be=e grant$ !m2 = h]eby !y appe> to be disqualifi$ = _! communion2 & ?is is necess>y1 inasmu* z1 by x1 !y express a j dete/ation ( e ?+ t w\ld be a reproa* to !m1 or an in/ance ( disloyalty to1 or rebellion aga9/ ,*ri/1 _! ,head & ,savi\r4 7#c47 ,we are n[ to speak conc]n+ ! me?od ( proce$+ 9 exclud+ p]sons f *ur*-communion4 ,we mu/ consid] ?is z a judicial act1 & !re=e n to be done )\t try+ & judg+ imp>tially ! m]its ( ! cause4 ,a crime committ$ is suppos$ to be fir/ kn[n by p>ticul> p]sons1 :o are memb]s ( ! *ur*2 or if any injury be done1 :]eby ano!r has receiv$ j matt] ( (f5ce1 he is suppos$ to be fir/ appris$ ( x1 be=e x be br\ght be=e ! *ur*4 ,9 ?is case1 our ,savi\r has expressly giv5 direction conc]n+ ! me?od 9 :i* he is to proce$ :5 he says1 ,if ?y bro!r %all trespass aga9/ !e1 g & tell him 8 fault1 betwe5 !e & him alone4 ,if he %all he> !e1 ?\ ha/ ga9$ ?y bro!r3 b if he w n he> !e1 !n take ) !e "o or two m1 t1 9 ! m\? ( two or ?ree witnesses1 e ^w may be e/abli%$4 ,& if he %all neglect to he> !m1 tell x unto ! *ur*3 b if he neglect to he> ! *ur*1 let him be unto !e z an ,hea!n-man1 & a ,publican1 ,matt4 xviii4 #ae-ag4 ,if ?is scripture be rightly und]/ood1 x w give great light to ! me?od ( proce$+ 9 ?is matt]4 ,& "h we mu/ consid]1 t ! crime is call$ a trespass1 & accord+ly is1 9 "s respects1 injuri\s to o!rs1 :]eby ! (f5d] contracts "s degree ( guilt1 :i* he is to be reprov$ =1 o!rwise !re w\ld be no room = a private rebuke1 or admonition1 9 ord] to br+ him to rep5tance2 nor1 ^u 8 ob/9ate refusal !re(1 w\ld ! *ur* h gr\nd to proce$ 9 exclud+ him f its communion3 nev]!less1 we are n to suppose ! crime to be ( su* a nature1 z is1 9 itself1 inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( grace1 or af=ds matt] ( op5 sc&al to ! ,*ri/ian "n2 z if a p]son 7 guilty ( adult]y1 !ft1 or "s o!r notori\s crime2 =1 9 ?is case1 x w\ld n be suffici5t = ! p]son1 :o is appris$ ( x1 to give him a fri5dly & g5tle repro(2 s t1 ^u 8 confess+ 8 fault1 & rep5t+ ( x1 all f>!r proce$+s aga9/ him ought to be /opp$2 = h]e91 ,i humbly conceive1 t he t has receiv$ in=mation conc]n+ x1 ought to make x kn[n to ! *ur*1 t s ! matt] might n only be fully *>g$ ^u him1 b 8 rep5tance be z visible1 z ! sc&al he has br\ght to religion1 by 8 crime1 has be54 ,if ,i "k a p]son to be a traitor to 8 ,pr9ce1 a murd]]1 or guilty ( any o!r crime1 :]eby he has =feit$ 8 life1 x is n suffici5t = me to reprove him privately = x1 9 ord] to br+ him to rep5tance2 b ,i mu/ discov] x to prop] p]sons1 t he may be br\ght to condign puni%m5t3 ,s1 9 ?is case1 if a p]son be guilty ( a crime1 t 9 itself disqualifies = *ur*-communion1 & br+s a reproa* on ! ways ( ,god1 ! *ur* ought to express _! public res5tm5t aga9/ x1 :i* w t5d to secure ! hon\r ( religion2 & !re=e x ought to be br\ght be=e !m imm$iately1 & !y to proce$ aga9/ him1 by exclud+ him f _! communion2 ?\gh1 = ! pres5t1 he seem to express "s degree ( sorr[ = 8 crime1 z be+ made public2 & if !y judge t 8 rep5tance is s9c]e1 & ! _w has suffici5t gr\nd to conclude x to be s1 !n !y may express _! =giv5ess !re(1 & s )draw ! c5sure !y h pass$ ^u him4 ,b1 9 crimes ( a less] nature ?an ^!1 a private admonition ought to be giv52 & if ?is be to no purpose1 b ! p]son g on 9 s91 :]eby x appe>s to be habitual1 & 8 rep5tance n s9c]e1 aft] ?is1 ! cause is to be br\ght be=e ! *ur*2 b1 9 ord] h]eunto1 ! p]son t fir/ reprov$ him1 mu/ take "o or two m1 t !y may jo9 9 ! second repro(2 &1 if all ?is be to no purpose1 !n !y are to appe> z evid5ces aga9/ him1 & ! *ur* is to give him a public admonition2 &1 if ?is solemn ord9ance prove ineffectual1 !n he is to be exclud$1 & 8 exclusion is /yl$ 8 be+ to !m z an ,hea!n-man1 or ,publican1 t is1 !y h no f>!r relation to him any m ?an !y h to ! ,hea!n or ,publicans1 or no imm$iate c>e ( him1 any o!rwise ?an z !y are to desire to "k :e!r ?is c5sure be bless$ = 8 advantage4 ,& ?is leads u1 7#d47 ,to consid] ! temp] ) :i* ?is c5sure ought to be d5\nc$1 & ! consequ5ces !re(1 ) respect to him t falls "u x4 ,! same frame ( _s ought to discov] itself 9 ?is1 z 9 all o!r repro(s1 = s9 committ$1 9 :i* !re ought to be a zeal express$ = ! glory ( ,god1 &1 at ! same "t1 compassion to ! s\ls ( !m1 :o h r5d]$ !mselves obnoxi\s to x1 )\t ! lea/ degree ( hatr$ r$\nd+ to _! p]sons4 ,! crime is to be aggravat$ 9 proportion to ! nature !re(1 t s he t has committ$ x may be br\ght "u conviction1 & be humbl$ = 8 s91 & yet he is to be made s5sible t 8 spiritual advantage is int5d$ !reby4 ,?is is v contr>y to ^? me?ods :i* 7 tak5 9 ! corrupt /ate ( ! ,jewi% *ur*1 :o1 :5 !y excommunicat$ p]sons1 d5\nc$ sev]al curses aga9/ !m2 & _! behavi\r consequ5t !reupon1 0 altoge!r unju/ifiable4 ,we h an acc\nt1 9 "s ( _! writ+s1 ( two degrees ( excommunication practis$ among !m1 "o ( :i* only depriv$ !m ( "s privileges :i* t *ur* enjoy$1 b n ( all4 ,ano!r c>ri$ 9 x m t]ror1 by reason ( sev]al ana!mas annex$ to x1 :i* conta9$ a great abuse & p]v]sion ( ! design ( t law relat+ to ! curses t 7 to be d5\nc$ on m\nt ,ebal1 m5tion$ 9 ,deut4 xxvii4 :i* 0 n giv5 z a =m1 to be us$ 9 excommunication1 b to %ew !m :at s9 des]v$1 & t ?is might be an exp$i5t to prev5t ^? s9s1 :i* w\ld expose !m to ! div9e wra? & curse#bgh4 ,& ?\gh !y pret5d to h a w>rant = ?is f ,deborah1 & ,b>ak's curs+ ,m]oz1 ,judges v4 #bc4 or ,jo%ua's d5\nc+ a curse ^u him t %\ld rebuild ,j]i*o1 ,jo%ua vi4 #bf4 yet ?is does n give c\nt5ance to _! proce$+s h]e92 = we mu/ di/+ui% betwe5 ^? ana!mas1 :i* 7 d5\nc$ by imm$iate div9e direction1 by "s t _h ! _s ( prophecy1 & ^? curses :i* 7 d5\nc$ by o!rs :o 7 altoge!r de/itute !re(#bgi4 ,moreov]1 z ! ,jews1 9 ! deg5]ate ages ( t *ur*1 abus$ ! ord9ance ( excommunication1 z above-m5tion$2 s !y discov]$ su* a degree ( hatr$ to ^? :om !y excommunicat$1 z ought n to be express$ to ! vile/ ( m54 ,an in/ance ( ?is we h 9 _! behavi\r t[>ds ! ,sam>itans1 :o1 accord+ to ! acc\nt we h f ,jewi% writ]s1 7 excommunicat$ 9 ,ezra's "t1 = build+ a temple on m\nt ,g]izzim1 & sett+ up corrupt wor%ip !re1 9 opposition to t :i* ought to h be5 p]=m$ 9 ! temple at ,j]usalem4 ,= ?is !y 7 ju/ly exclud$ f ! ,jewi% *ur*#bhj2 b _! morose behavi\r t[>ds !m 0 unw>rantable4 ,t !re 0 an irreconcilable enmity betwe5 !m1 appe>s f ! woman ( ,sam>ia's answ] to our ,savi\r1 :5 desir+ h] to give him wat]2 f :5ce x is evid5t t he 0 f> f approv+ ( ?is behavi\r ( ! ,jews t[>ds !m3 ! woman 0 amaz$ t he %\ld ask wat] ( h]1 & h]eupon says to him1 ,h[ is x1 t ?\1 be+ a ,jew1 aske/ dr9k ( me1 :i* am a woman ( ,sam>ia8 = ! ,jews h no deal+s ) ! ,sam>itans1 ,john iv4 #i4 t is1 !y reta9 t old ranc\r & prejudice aga9/ !m1 t !y w n h any deal+s ) !m :i* conta9 ! lea/ obligation on ei!r side4 ,^! ?+s 7 consequ5ces ( excommunication :i* !y _h no gr\nd = 9 scripture4 ,z = ! ,*ri/ian *ur*1 !y seem to h foll[$ ! ,jews too mu* 9 t1 9 :i* !y are n to be imitat$4 ,h5ce arose ! di/9ction betwe5 ! great] & ! less] excommunication1 :i* is agreeable1 ?\gh express$ 9 o!r words1 to t :i* 0 be=e m5tion$2 & ^? ana!mas1 :i* 7 d5\nc$ aga9/ p]sons excommunicat$ by !m1 h[ mu* soev] x might h argu$ _! zeal aga9/ ! crimes !y committ$1 yet x is no example = u to foll[4 ,x is beyond dispute1 t !y endeav\r to make ?is c5sure z mu* dread$ z 0 possible1 to det] m5 f committ+ ^? crimes t might des]ve x4 ,t]tullian calls x1 ,an anticipation ( ! future judgm5t#bha2 & ,cyprian supposes su* an "o to be f> f a /ate ( salvation#bhb4 ,& "s h suppos$1 t p]sons1 :5 excommunicat$1 7 possess$ by ! devil1 :i* !y conclude to be ! s5se ( ! apo/le1 #a ,cor4 v4 #e4 :5 he speaks ( deliv]+ su* unto ,satan#bhc2 & t ,satan actually seiz$1 & took possession ( !m2 & t ,god grant$ ?is z an exp$i5t1 to /rike a t]ror into ! m9ds ( m51 to prev5t _m s9s be+ committ$2 & t ?is 0 m necess>y at t "t1 :5 !y 7 de/itute ( ! assi/ance ( ! civil magi/rate1 :o took no c>e to def5d ! *ur*1 or to puni% ^? crimes t 7 committ$ by its memb]s3 b ,i _c ?9k t !re 0 ev] su* a p[] grant$ to ! *ur*1 h[ mu* soev] ! necessity ( affairs be suppos$ to require x4 ,we read no?+ ( x 9 ! writ+s ( ^? ,fa!rs1 :o liv$ 9 ! e>ly ages !re(2 su* z ,ju/9 ,m>tyr1 ,t]tullian1 ,orig51 or ,cyprian1 :o w\ld1 d\btless1 h tak5 "s notice ( ?is extraord9>y miracul\s puni%m5t att5d+ excommunication1 _h !re be5 any su* ?+4 ,"s ( !m1 inde$1 speak ( ! *ur*'s be+ fav\r$1 9 "s in/ances1 ) ! extraord9>y gift ( miracles1 & p>ticul>ly t ( ca/+ out devils1 aft] ! apo/les' "t2#bhd b we h no acc\nt ( ! devil's possess+ any1 ^u _! be+ ca/ out ( ! *ur*4 ,we read1 9 scripture1 ( deliv]+ a p]son excommunicat$ to ,satan1 #a ,cor4 v4 #e4 b ,i _c ?9k t ! apo/le int5ds any m by x1 ?an 8 be+ decl>$ to be 9 ,satan's k+dom1 t is 9 ! _w1 :]e he rules ov] ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce2 &1 if 8 crime be s great1 z is inconsi/5t ) a /ate ( grace1 he mu/1 )\t d\bt1 be reckon$ a s]vant ( ,satan1 &1 9 ?is s5se1 be deliv]$ to him4 ,& !re is a p>ticul> end !re(1 m5tion$ by ! apo/le1 namely1 ,! de/ruction ( ! fle%1 t ! _s may be sav$ 9 ! day ( ! ,"l ,jesus2 s t ! p]son's good is to be int5d$ by x1 t he may be humbl$1 br\ght to rep5tance1 & aft]w>ds receiv$ aga9 into ! bosom ( ! *ur*4 ,?us we h consid]$ ! g5]al description ( a *ur*1 ! matt] & =m !re(1 & ! p[] grant$ !m ( receiv+ p]sons into1 or exclud+ !m f communion4 ,n[ f h5ce we may inf]1 #a/1 ,t ne>ness ( habitation1 h[ mu* soev] x may contribute to answ] "s ends ( *ur*-communion1 :i* _c be atta9$ by ^? :o live _m miles di/ant f ea* o!r1 is n suffici5t to con/itute p]sons *ur*-memb]s1 or to give !m a "r to ! privileges t att5d su* a relation4 ,p>o*ial *ur*es h no f\ndation 9 scripture1 = !y want bo? ! matt] & =m ( a *ur*2 nor are !y any o!r ?an a human con/itution4 #b;dly1 ,! scripture gives no acc\nt ( ! *ur*1 z ,national or ,prov9cial2 & !re=e1 ?\gh p]sons h a "r to _m civil privileges1 z born 9 p>ticul> nations1 or prov9ces1 x does n foll[ f !nce1 t !y are pr(ess$ly subjects to ,*ri/1 or unit$ toge!r 9 ! bonds ( ! gospel4 ,!re=e if a *ur*1 t /yles itself ,national1 excludes p]sons f its communion1 :e!r x be = real or suppos$ crimes1 x takes away t "r :i* x _h no p[] to conf]1 b :at is f\nd$ on ! laws ( m51 :i* are v di/9ct f ^? :i* ,*ri/ has giv5 to 8 *ur*es4 ,& ?is leads u1 #e4 ,to consid] ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*1 by ^? (fic]s :i* ,*ri/ has appo9t$ !re94 ,tyranny & an>*y are extremes1 inconsi/5t ) ! good ( civil society1 & contr>y to ! law ( nature1 & are suffici5tly f5c$ aga9/ by ! gov]nm5t :i* ,*ri/ has e/abli%$ 9 8 *ur*3 he has appo9t$ (fic]s to secure ! peace & ord] !re(1 & has limit$ _! p[]1 & giv5 directions t conc]n ! ex]cise !re(1 t s x may be gov]n$ )\t oppression1 its religi\s rights ma9ta9$1 ! glory ( ,god1 & ! mutual edification ( its memb]s h]eby promot$4 ,we h already consid]$ ^? extraord9>y (fic]s :i* ,*ri/ set ov] ! gospel-*ur*1 :5 x 0 fir/ con/itut$1 namely1 ! apo/les & evangeli/s3#bhe ,b1 besides ^!1 !re are o!rs :i* he has giv5 to 8 *ur*es2 & ^! ei!r su* z are appo9t$ to be> rule1 m especially1 9 :at respects ! promot+ _! fai? & ord]1 :o are /yl$ ,pa/ors & ,eld]s2 ( o!rs1 :o h ! ov]sight ( ! secul> affairs ( ! *ur*1 & ! tru/ ( provid+ = ! necessities ( ! poor committ$ to !m1 :o are call$ ,deacons4 ,conc]n+ ! =m] ( ^!1 to wit1 ,pa/ors & ,eld]s1 we (t5 read ( !m 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t3 nev]!less1 all are n agre$ 9 _! s5tim5ts1 z to "o p>ticul> relat+ h]eunto1 namely1 :e!r ! ,eld]s spok5 ( 9 scripture are di/9ct (fic]s f ,pa/ors2 or1 :e!r ,*ri/ has appo9t$ two sorts ( !m1 to wit1 prea*+ & rul+ ,eld]s8 ,"s ?9k ! apo/le di/+ui%es betwe5 !m1 :5 he says1 ,let ! eld]s t rule well be c\nt$ wor?y ( d\ble hon\r1 especially ^? :o lab\r 9 ! ^w & doctr9e1 #a ,tim4 v4 #ag4 ! d\ble hon\r "h int5d$ seems to be n only civil respect1 b ma9t5ance1 z appe>s f ! foll[+ words1 ,?\ %alt n muzzle ! ox t treade? out ! corn2 & ! lab\r] is wor?y ( 8 rew>d4 ,n[ ^! suppose t ?is ma9t5ance belongs only to su* z lab\r 9 ^w & doctr9e1 & n to ^? o!r ,eld]s1 :o are said to rule well2 !re=e !re are eld]s t rule well1 di/9ct f ^? t lab\r 9 ^w & doctr9e4 ,o!rs1 inde$1 ?9k1 t ! apo/le1 9 ?is text speaks only ( ! latt] sort1 & !n ! /ress ( 8 argum5t is laid pr9cipally on ! ^w ,lab\r+1 q4 d4 ,let e "o :o prea*es ! gospel1 & presides ov] ! *ur*1 h t hon\r conf]r$ on him t is 8 due2 b let ?is be great] 9 proportion to ! pa9s & dilig5ce t he expresses = ! *ur*'s edification4 ,nev]!less1 ,i _c b ?9k1 s9ce x is agreeable to ! laws ( society1 & n 9 ! lea/ repugnant to any ?+ we read1 9 scripture1 conc]n+ ! (fice ( an ,eld]1 t1 9 case ( em]g5cy1 :5 ! necessity ( ! *ur* requires x1 or :5 ! "w ( prea*+ & rul+ is too mu* = a ,pa/or1 ! *ur* be+ v num]\s1 x is advisable t "s %\ld be *os5 f among !mselves to assi/ him 9 manag+ ! affairs ( gov]nm5t & p]=m+ "s bran*es ( 8 (fice1 di/9ct f t ( prea*+1 :i* ^! are n call$ to d1 z n be+ qualifi$ = x3 ^! are help]s or assi/ants 9 gov]nm5t2 & _! (fice may h 9 x a v great exp$i5cy1 z 9 ! multitude ( c\nsell]s !re is safety1 & ! direction & advice ( ^? :o are m5 ( prud5ce & e/eem 9 ! *ur*1 w be v conducive to ma9ta9 its peace & ord]3 b ,i _c ?9k t ?is (fice is necess>y 9 small] *ur*es1 9 :i* ! ,pa/ors ne$ n _! assi/ance4 ,& ?is leads u to speak conc]n+ ! (fice ( a ,pa/or1 :i* consi/s ( two bran*es1 namely1 prea*+ ! ^w1 & adm9i/r+ ! sacram5ts on ! "o h&2 & p]=m+ ! (fice ( a rul+ ,eld] on ! o!r4 #a/1 ,we may consid] him z qualifi$ & call$ to prea* ! gospel4 ,?is is an hon\rable & important "w1 & has always be5 reckon$ s1 by ^? :o h _h any conc]n = ! promot+ ! glory ( ,god 9 ! _w4 ,! apo/le ,paul 0 v ?ankful to ,*ri/ t he conf]r$ ?is hon\r ^u him1 or1 z he expresses x1 t he c\nt$ him fai?ful & put him into ! m9i/ry1 *ap4 i4 #ab4 & else:]e he concludes1 t x is necess>y1 t !y1 :o engage 9 ?is "w1 be s5t by ,god2 ,h[ %all !y prea* except !y be s5t8 ,rom4 x4 #ae4 ,?is is a necess>y pre-requisite to ! pa/oral-(fice1 z mu* z spee* is necess>y to an orator1 or conduct to a gov]nor3 nev]!less1 a p]son may be employ$1 9 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 :o is n a pa/or2 ^! may be reckon$1 if !y dis*>ge ! "w !y are call$ to1 fai?fully1 a bless+ to ! _w1 & a valuable "p ( ! *ur*'s treasure2 yet consid]$ z di/9ct f ,pa/ors1 !y are n reckon$ among its (fic]s4 ,?is is a subject t v well des]ves our consid]ation3 b1 inasmu* z we h an acc\nt else:]e#bhf ( ! qualifications & call ( m9i/]s to prea* ! gospel1 & ! mann] 9 :i* ?is is to be done1 we pass x ov]1 at pres5t1 & proce$1 #b;dly1 ,to consid] a m9i/]1 z inve/$ 9 ! pa/oral (fice1 & s relat$ to a p>ticul> *ur*4 ,! *>act]s by :i* su*1 :o are call$ to x1 are describ$1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 besides t ( a ,pa/or1 are a ,bi%op or ,ov]se]1 a ,presbyt] or ,eld]1 :o lab\rs 9 ^w & doctr9e4 ,! _w1 x is c]ta91 is v mu* divid$ 9 _! s5tim5ts ab\t ?is matt]1 "s conclud+ t a ,bi%op is n only di/9ct f1 b sup]ior1 bo? 9 ord] & degree to ^? :o are /yl$ ,presbyt]s or ,eld]s2 :]eas1 o!rs ?9k1 t !re is ei!r no diff]5ce betwe5 !m1 or1 at lea/1 t x is n s great1 z t !y %\ld be reckon$ di/9ct (fic]s 9 a *ur*4 ,! acc\nt we h1 9 scripture1 ( ?is matt] seems to be some:at diff]5t f :at 7 ! s5tim5ts ( ! *ur* 9 foll[+ ages4 ,sometimes we read ( sev]al ,bi%ops 9 "o *ur*3 ?us ! apo/le1 writ+ to ! *ur* at ,philippi1 directs 8 epi/le to ! ,bi%ops & ,deacons1 ,phil4 i4 #a4 & else:]e he seems to call ! same p]sons ,bi%ops & ,eld]s1 or ,presbyt]s2 = x is said1 t he s5t to ,ephesus1 & call$ toge!r ! ,eld]s ( ! *ur*1 ,acts xx4 #ag4 & advises !m to take he$ to !mselves1 & to all ! flock ov] :om ! ,holy ,gho/ _h made !m ,ov]se]s1 or ,bi%ops1 v]4 #bh4 &1 at ano!r "t1 he *>ges ,titus to orda9 eld]s1 or ,presbyt]s1 9 e city2 & !n gives ! "* ( ^? :om he 0 to orda91 bidd+ him take c>e t !y 7 blameless1 & _h o!r qualifications1 necess>y = ?is (fice2 &1 9 assign+ a reason = ?is1 he adds1 ,= a ,bi%op mu/ be blameless1 c4 :]e1 x is pla91 ! ^w ,eld] & ,bi%op are indiff]5tly us$ by him1 z respect+ ! same p]son4 ,& ! apo/le ,pet] #a ,pet4 v4 #a4 addresses himself to ! ,eld]s ( ! *ur*es1 to :om he writes1 /yl+ himself an ,eld] toge!r ) !m2#bhg &1 besides ?is1 a witness ( ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 :i* 0 8 "*1 z an apo/le4 ,& he exhorts !m to p]=m ! (fice ( ,bi%ops1 or ,ov]se]s1#bhh z ! ^w1 :i* we r5d] ,tak+ ! ,ov]sight1 signifies2 f :5ce x is evid5t1 t ,eld]s & ,presbyt]s _h ! "* ( ,bi%ops1 f ! "w !y 7 to p]=m4 ,moreov]1 t v5]able assembly1 t met at ,j]usalem1 to discuss an important "q br\ght be=e !m by ,paul & ,b>nabas1 is said to consi/ ( ! ,apo/les & ,eld]s1 ,acts xv4 #f4 ,n[1 if ,bi%ops _h be51 n only di/9ct f1 b a sup]ior ord] to t ( ,eld]s1 !y w\ld h be5 "h m5tion$ z su*1 &1 d\btless1 h met toge!r ) !m2 b x seems probable t !y are includ$ 9 ! g5]al "* ( ,eld]s4 ,"s ?9k1 t ! same p]sons are call$ ,bi%ops1 because !y _h ! ov]sight ( _! respective *ur*es2 & ,eld]s1 because !y 7 qualifi$ = ?is "w1 by t age & exp]i5ce :i* !y _h1 = ! mo/ "p arriv$ to2 z ! ^w ,eld] signifies n only "o t is inve/$ 9 an (fice1#bhi b "o :o1 by reason ( 8 age1 & t wisdom t (t5 att5ds x1 is fitt$ to dis*>ge x1 #a ,tim4 v4 #a4 ,we read no?+ 9 scripture1 ( ,diocesan *ur*es1 or ,bi%ops ov] !m1 h[ mu* soev] ?is 0 plead$ = 9 _m foll[+ ages2 & !y1 :o ma9ta9 ?is argum5t1 g5]ally h rec\rse to ! writ+s ( ! ,fa!rs1 & *ur*-hi/orians1 :i*1 7 ! pro(s1 tak5 f !nce1 m /rong & conclusive ?an !y are1 w\ld n be suffici5t to support ! div9e "r !re(4 ,i %all n enl>ge on ?is p>ticul> bran* ( ! controv]sy1 inasmu* z x has be5 h&l$ ) a great deal ( le>n+ & judgm5t1 by _m o!rs1#bij :o ref] to ! writ+s ( ! ,fa!rs ( ! ?ree fir/ c5turies1 to prove t *ur*es 7 no l>g] 9 ^? times ?an "o p]son c\ld h ! ov]sight (1 & t ^! *ose _! own ,bi%ops4 ,"s ?9k1 inde$1 t !re is gr\nd to conclude1 f :at we f9d 9 ! writ+s ( ,ignatius1 ,t]tullian1 ,cyprian1 & o!r ,fa!rs 9 ^! ages1 t !re 0 a sup]iority ( ,bi%ops to ,presbyt]s1 at lea/1 9 degree1 ?\gh n 9 ord]2 & t ! ,presbyt] p]=m$ all ! bran*es ( t "w1 t prop]ly belong$ to ,bi%ops1 only ) ?is diff]5ce1 t x 0 done ) _! leave1 or by _! ord]1 or 9 _! abs5ce2 & !re be+ sev]al ,eld]s 9 ! same *ur*1 :5 a ,bi%op di$1 "o ( ^? 7 ready to succe$ him 9 t (fice4 ,"s1 inde$1 speak ( ! *ur* z ,p>o*ial1 & contradi/+ui%$ f ,diocesan2 b1 inasmu* z x does n appe>1 by _! writ+s1 t ^! ,p>o*ial *ur*es _h any o!r bond ( union1 b ne>ness ( habitation1 ,i _c s readily conclude1 t _! *ur*-/ate dep5d$ pr9cipally on ?is political circum/ance2 b r t ,*ri/ians ?\ght x mo/ conv5i5t = su* to ent] into a *ur*-relation1 :o1 by reason ( ! ne>ness ( _! situation to ea* o!r1 c\ld bett] p]=m ! duties t 7 incumb5t on !m1 pursuant h]eunto4 ,b1 not)/&+ ?is1 x appe>s f sev]al ?+s occasionally m5tion$ by ! ,fa!rs1 t ! *ur* admitt$ none into its communion1 b ^? :om !y judg$ qualifi$ = x1 & t n only by und]/&+ ! doctr9es ( ,*ri/ianity1 b by a conv]sation becom+ _! pr(ession !re(2 & x 0 a consid]able "t t !y rema9$ 9 a /ate ( probation1 be+ admitt$ to att5d on ! pray]s & in/ructions ( ! *ur*1 b ord]$ to )draw be=e ! ,"l's supp] 0 adm9i/]$3 ^! are sometimes call$ ,he>]s by ,cyprian2 at o!r times1 ,c&idates1 b mo/ commonly ,cate*um5s4 ,& !re 7 p]sons appo9t$ n only to in/ruct !m b to exam9e :at pr(ici5cy !y made 9 religion1 9 ord] to _! be+ receiv$ into ! *ur*4 ,9 ?is /ate ( trial !y cont9u$ g5]ally two or ?ree ye>s#bia2 su* c>e !y took t p]sons might n deceive !mselves1 & ! *ur*1 by jo9+ 9 communion ) x1 )\t hav+ ^? qualifications t are necess>y !reunto4 ,?is is v diff]5t f p>o*ial *ur*es1 z und]/ood & def5d$ by _m 9 our day4 ,!re=e :5 *ur*es 7 call$ p>i%es1 9 ! ?ree fir/ c5turies1 x 0 only a circum/antial description !re(4 ,9 e "o ( ^! *ur*es !re 0 "o :o 0 call$ a bi%op1 or ov]se]1 ) a conv5i5t numb] ( eld]s or presbyt]s2 & x is obs]v$1 by t le>n$ writ] b n[ ref]r$ to1 t ^! *ur*es1 at fir/1 7 comp>atively small1 & n exce$+ ! limits ( ! city1 or village1 9 :i* !y 7 situate1 ea* ( :i* 0 "u ! c>e1 or ov]sight1 ( its respective pa/or1 or bi%op4 ,?is 0 ! /ate ( ! *ur*1 m especially1 9 ! ?ree fir/ c5turies3 b1 if we desc5d a little l[] to ! f\r? c5tury1 we %all f9d t ! gov]nm5t !re( 0 v mu* alt]$1 :5 x arriv$ to a peaceable & fl\ri%+ /ate2 !n1 inde$1 ! bi%ops _h ! ov]sight ( ( l>g] dioceses1 ?an !y _h be=e1 :i* proce$$ f ! aspir+ temp] ( p>ticul> p]sons#bib1 :o 7 n cont5t till !y _h add$ "s neighb\r+ p>i%es to _! own1 & s _! *ur*es became v l>ge1 till !y ext5d$ !mselves ov] :ole prov9ces4 ,b ev5 ?is 0 compla9$ ( by "s1 z an abuse2 :i* occasion$ ,*ryso/om s frequ5tly to insi/ on ! inconv5i5ce ( bi%ops hav+ *ur*es too l>ge = !m to take ! ov]sight (1 & n s mu* reg>d+ ! qualifications z ! numb] ( ^? ov] :om !y presid$2 & he signifies 8 e>ne/ desire1 t ^? "u 8 c>e might r excel 9 piety1 ?an 9 numb]1 z x w\ld be an exp$i5t = 8 bett] dis*>g+ ! "w committ$ to him#bic4 ,?us conc]n+ ! "* & di/9ction ( ! pa/ors ( *ur*es1 toge!r ) ! =m ( ! *ur* 9 ! fir/ ages ( ,*ri/ianity2 & :at is obs]v$1 by _m1 conc]n+ ! agreem5t & diff]5ce :i* !re 0 betwe5 bi%ops & presbyt]s3 b ?is has be5 s l>gely insi/$ on1 by _m :o h writt5 on bo? sides ! "q1 & ! controv]sy turn+ v mu* on critical rem>ks made on "s occasional passages1 tak5 out ( ! writ+s ( ! ,fa!rs1 )\t rec\rse to scripture2 x is !re=e less necess>y1 or agreeable to our pres5t design1 to enl>ge on t head3 h[ev]1 we may obs]ve1 t "s ( ^? :o h writt5 9 def5ce ( ,diocesan ,episcopacy1 h be5 =c$ to ackn[l$ge1 t ,j]om1 ,augu/91 ,ambrose1 ,*ryso/om1 9 ! ,f\r? ,c5tury2 &1 9 "s foll[+ ages1 ,s$ulius1 ,primatius1 ,!odoret1 & ,!ophylact1 h all held ! id5tity ( bo? "n & ord] ( bi%ops & presbyt]s 9 ! primitive *ur*#bid4 ,j]om1 9 p>ticul>1 is m express on ?is subject ?an any ( !m1 & proves x f "s argum5ts tak5 f scripture1 :i* speak ( ! di/9ction t !re 0 betwe5 !m1 z be+ ! result ( ^? divisions1 by :i* ! peace & ord] ( ! *ur* 0 brok51 & t x 0 no o!r ?an an human con/itution4#bie ,?is op9ion ( ,j]om is l>gely def5d$ by a le>n$ writ]1 :o %ews t x is agreeable to ! s5tim5ts ( o!r ,fa!rs1 :o liv$ be=e & aft] him4 ,?us conc]n+ a pa/or1 z /yl$ a bi%op or presbyt]2 we %all n[ consid] him z inve/$ 9 8 (fice1 :]eby he becomes relat$ to a p>ticul> *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,t no "o is pa/or ( ! ca?olic *ur*1 has be5 obs]v$1 "u a =ego+ head#cja1 :]e9 we %ew$1 t ! *ur*1 :5 /yl$ ca?olic1 is n to be reckon$ ! seat ( gov]nm5t2 & !re=e we mu/ consid] a pa/or z presid+ ov] a p>ticul> *ur*2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 x is necess>y t he %\ld be call$1 or *os51 to take ! ov]sight ( x1 on _! "p1 & comply ) ! invitation on 8 own1 &1 aft] t be solemnly inve/$ 91 or set ap>t1 to ?is (fice4 7#a47 ,we are to consid] :at m especially respects ! *ur*1 :o h a "r to *oose1 or call ^?1 :o are qualifi$ = ! "w1 to engage 9 ?is s]vice1 & to p]=m ! two bran*es ( ! pa/oral (fice1 namely1 in/ruct+ & gov]n+4 ,?is is n only agreeable to ! laws ( society1 b is pla9ly conta9$ 9 scripture1 & appe>s to h be5 ! s5tim5t & practice ( ! *ur*1 9 ! ?ree fir/ c5turies !re(4 ,! *ur*'s p[] ( *oos+ _! own (fic]s1 is suffici5tly evid5t f scripture4 ,if !re 7 any exception h]eunto1 x mu/ be 9 ^? in/ances 9 :i* !re 0 an extraord9>y h& ( provid5ce 9 ! appo9tm5t ( (fic]s ov] !m2 b1 ev5 !n1 ,god sometimes ref]r$ ! matt] to _! own *oice3 ?us1 :5 ,moses made sev]al p]sons rul]s ov] ,israel1 to be> a "p ( ! burd51 :i* be=e 0 :olly laid on him1 he ref]s ?is to _! own election1 :5 he says1 ,take ye wise m51 & und]/&+1 & kn[n among y\r tribes1 & ,i w make !m rul]s ov] y1 ,deut4 i4 #ac4 ,& 9 ! gospel-*ur*1 :i*1 at fir/1 consi/$ ( ab\t an hundr$ & tw5ty memb]s1 ,acts i4 #ae4 :5 an apo/le 0 to be *os5 to succe$ ,judas1 !y appo9t$ two out ( _! numb]1 & pray$1 t ,god w\ld signify :i* ( !m he _h *os52 &1 :5 !y _h giv5 =? _! lots1 ! lot fell ^u ,mat?ias1 & he 0 numb]$ ) ! elev5 apo/les1 v]4 #bc4 s we r5d] ! words3 b if !y _h be5 r5d]$1 he 0 numb]$ among ! elev5 apo/les1 by common suffrage or vote1 x w\ld h be5 m expressive ( ! s5se !re(#cjb4 ,soon aft] ?is1 we read ( ! *oice ( o!r (fic]s1 to wit1 deacons 9 ! *ur*1 *ap4 vi4 #c4 & ! apo/les say to !m1 ,look ye out among y sev5 m51 :om ye may appo9t ov] ?is bus9ess4 ,& aft]w>ds1 9 _! appo9t+ eld]s1 or pa/ors1 ov] p>ticul> *ur*es1 we read ( _! *oos+ !m by vote or suffrage3 ?us x is said1 9 ,acts xiv4 #bc4 ,:5 !y _h orda9$ !m eld]s 9 e *ur*2 s we translate ! words#cjc2 b !y might be bett] r5d]$1 ,:5 !y _h *os5 eld]s 9 e *ur* by lift+ up ( ! h&4 ,?is 01 & is1 at ?is day1 a common mode ( elect+ p]sons1 ei!r to civil or religi\s (fices4#cjd ,& x might be easily prov$ f ! ,fa!rs1 t ?is 0 ! univ]sal practice ( ! *ur* 9 ! ?ree fir/ c5turies1 & n :olly laid aside 9 foll[+ ages1 till civil policy1 & secul> int]e/ usurp$ & invad$ ! rights !re(3 b ?is argum5t hav+ be5 judici\sly manag$ by ,dr4 ,ow5#cje1 ,i pass x ov]1 & proce$ to consid]1 7#b47 ,t a pa/or be+ ?us *os51 by ! *ur*1 & hav+ confirm$ 8 election by 8 own cons5t2 !n foll[s 8 be+ sep>at$1 or publicly set ap>t to ?is (fice1 ) fa/+ & pray]1 :i* is g5]ally call$ ord9ation4 ,?is does n1 inde$1 con/itute a p]son a pa/or ( a *ur*1 s t 8 election1 confirm$ by 8 cons5t1 w\ld n h be5 valid )\t x2 yet x is n only agreeable to ! scripture-rule1 b highly exp$i5t1 t1 z 8 m9i/]ial acts are to be public1 8 fir/ ent]+ into 8 (fice %\ld be s likewise1 &1 9 ord] !reunto1 t o!r pa/ors1 or eld]s1 %\ld jo9 9 ?is solemnity2 =1 ?\gh !y d n conf] ?is (fice ^u him1 yet !reby !y te/ify _! approbation ( ! p]son1 *os5 to x2 & a f\ndation is laid = t h>mony ( pa/ors & *ur*es1 t t5ds to ! glory ( ,god1 & ! promot+ ( ! common int]e/4 ,?is also f5ces aga9/ sev]al inconv5i5ces :i* might ensue2 s9ce x is possible t a *ur* may *use a p]son to be _! pa/or1 ^: call to1 & qualification = ?is (fice may be que/ion$2 & x is natural to suppose1 t !y w\ld expect t _! proce$+s h]e9 %\ld be ju/ifi$ & def5d$ by o!r pa/ors & *ur*es1 & ! communion ( *ur*es ma9ta9$3 b h[ c ?is be done if no exp$i5t be us$ to r5d] ?is matt] public & visible1 :i* ?is way ( orda9+ or sett+ ap>t to ! pa/oral (fice does8 ,& !y :o jo9 h]e9 te/ify _! approbation !re(1 z :at is agreeable to ! rule ( ! gospel4 ,?is public inauguration1 or inve/iture 9 ! pa/oral (fice1 is1 = ! mo/ "p1 p]=m$ ) imposition ( h&s1 :i*1 because x is s frequ5tly m5tion$ 9 scripture1 & appe>s to h be5 practis$ by ! *ur* 9 all succe$+ ages1 x w be reckon$1 by _m1 to be no o!r ?an a fruitless attempt1 if n an (f5d+ aga9/ ! g5]ation ( ,god's p1 to call 9 "q ! w>rantabl5ess !re(4 ,x is c]ta91 ?is c]emony 0 us$ 9 ! e>ly ages ( ! *ur*1 p>ticul>ly 9 public & solemn b5$ictions3 ?us ,jacob laid 8 h&s on ,ephraim & ,manasseh1 :5 he bless$ !m2 & also 9 conf]r+ political (fices1 ,numb4 xxvii4 #ah4 ,deut4 xxiv4 #i4 ,x 0 also us$ 9 heal+ diseases 9 a miracul\s way1 #b ,k+s v4 #aa4 ,m>k vii4 #cb4 & x 0 sometimes us$ :5 p]sons 7 em95tly conv]t$ to ! ,*ri/ian fai? & baptiz$1 ,acts ix4 #ag4 ,^! ?+s are v evid5t f scripture3 nev]!less1 x may be obs]v$1 t1 9 sev]al ( ^! in/ances1 x is1 & has1 = "s ages pa/1 be5 laid aside1 by reason ( ! discont9uance ( ^? extraord9>y gifts1 :i* 7 signifi$ !reby4 ,!re 01 d\btless1 some?+ extraord9>y 9 ! patri>*al b5$iction2 z ,jacob did n only pray = a bless+ on ! sons ( ,joseph1 b z a prophet he =etold t ! div9e bless+1 :i* he spake (1 %\ld desc5d on _! po/]ity2 & !re=e we don't read ( ?is c]emony's be+ us$ 9 ! m common in/ances1 :5 p]sons1 :o 7 n end[$ ) ! _s ( prophecy1 put up pray]s or supplications to ,god = o!rs4 ,& ?\gh x 0 sometimes us$1 z 9 ! in/ances be=e-m5tion$1 9 ! designation ( p]sons to political (fices2 yet x 0 n 9 ^? times 9 :i* ! *ur* ( ! ,jews 0 "u ! div9e !ocracy1 & extraord9>y gifts 7 expect$ to qualify !m = ! (fice !y 7 call$ to p]=m4 ,& :]eas we frequ5tly read1 9 scripture ( imposition ( h&s1 9 ! ord9ation1 or sett+ ap>t ( m9i/]s to ! pa/oral (fice1 :ile extraord9>y gifts 7 conf]r$1 & ( ^! gifts be+ also be/[$ on p]sons :o 7 conv]t$ to ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 & baptiz$2 9 ^!1 & o!r in/ances ( ! l nature1 ?is c]emony 0 us$1 z a significant sign & ord9ance = _! fai?3 b x is c]ta91 t ! conf]r+ extraord9>y gifts to qualify = ! pa/oral (fice1 is n n[ to be expect$2 !re=e x mu/ ei!r be prov$1 t1 besides ?is1 some?+ else 0 signifi$1 :i* may be n[ expect$1 or else ! use !re(1 z a significant sign1 or an ord9ance = our fai?1 _c be well def5d$4 ,& if x be said1 t ! conf]r+ ?is (fice is signifi$ !reby1 x mu/ be prov$1 t !y :o use ! sign1 h a "r to conf] ! (fice1 or to con/itute a p]son a pa/or ( a p>ticul> *ur*4 ,if ^! ?+s _c easily be prov$1 !n we mu/ suppose t ! ext]nal action is us$1 )\t hav+ 9 x ! nature ( a sign1 & !n x is to be includ$ among ^? ?+s t are indiff]5t2 & a p]son's "r to ex]cise ! pa/oral (fice1 does n dep5d on ! use2 nor1 on ! o!r h&1 is x to be call$ 9 "q1 by reason ( ! neglect !re(4 ,b1 to conclude ?is head1 if ! only ?+ int5d$ h]eby be :at ,augu/9 und]/ood to be ! mean+ ( imposition ( h&s1 on ^? :o 7 baptiz$ 9 8 day1 namely1 t x 0 no?+ else b a pray+ ov] p]sons#cjf1 ,i h no?+ to object aga9/ x3 b if m be int5d$ h]eby1 & especially if x be reckon$ s necess>y to ! pa/oral (fice1 t x _c be acceptably p]=m$ )\t x2 ?is may give j reason = _m to except aga9/ x4 7#c47 ,we %all n[ consid] ! pa/or1 z dis*>g+ 8 (fice4 ,?is m imm$iately respects ! *ur* to :i* he /&s relat$1 especially 9 :at conc]ns t bran* !re(1 :i* consi/s 9 presid+ or rul+ ov] !m4 ,if !re be m eld]s jo9$ ) him1 ) :om he is to act 9 conc]t1 ?is is g5]ally call$ a consi/ory1 :i* ,i _c ?9k ess5tial to ! ex]cise ( t gov]nm5t1 :i* ,*ri/ has appo9t$2 ?\gh sometimes x may be exp$i5t1 z 0 be=e obs]v$3 b :e!r !re be "o1 or m1 t be> rule 9 ! *ur*1 _! p[] is subject$ to c]ta9 limitations1 agreeable to ! laws ( society1 & ^? 9 p>ticul> :i* ,*ri/ has giv5 to 8 *ur*4 ,z ! nature ( ! (fice we are speak+ (1 does n argue t ! *ur* is )\t any gov]nm5t1 or "u su* a democracy z inf]s confusion1 or supposes t e "o has a "r to give laws to ! :ole body2 s x has n ^? +r$i5ts ( absolute & unlimit$ mon>*y or ari/ocracy1 z are inconsi/5t ) lib]ty2 & !re=e we suppose1 t a pa/or1 & o!r eld]s1 if su* be jo9$ ) him1 are n to rule accord+ to _! own w1 or to act sep>ately f ! *ur* 9 ! affairs ( gov]nm5t1 b 9 _! "n1 & ) _! cons5t2 & !re=e !y are g5]ally /yl$1 ! in/rum5ts by :i* ! *ur* ex]ts t p[] :i* ,*ri/ has giv5 x2 & accord+ly a *ur*1 :5 (fic]s are set ov] x1 is said to be organiz$4 ,?is is call$1 9 scripture1 ! p[] ( ! keys1 :i*1 agreeably to ! laws ( society1 is orig9ally 9 !m1 & is to be ex]cis$ 9 _! "n1 & ) _! cons5t1 by _! (fic]s2 & !re=e a pa/or1 or o!r eld]s ) him1 h no p[] to act )\t ! cons5t ( ! *ur*1 9 receiv+ memb]s into1 or exclud+ !m f its communion4 ,?is ,i _c b ?9k to be agreeable to ! law ( nature1 on :i* ! laws ( society are f\nd$1 z well z ! gospel-rule4 ,i am s5sible t _m ( ! re=m$ *ur*es1 :o all[ t ?is p[] is orig9ally 9 !m1 conclude not)/&+1 & _! practice is consonant h]eunto1 t x may be consign$ ov] to ! pa/or & eld]s1 & t ?is is actually done by !m :5 !y *use !m into t (fice4 ,! pr9cipal argum5t1 by :i* ?is is g5]ally def5d$1 is1 t because !y are fit to tea*1 !y are fit to gov]n1 )\t be+ direct$ 9 any ?+ t relates !reunto4 ,b ! "q is n conc]n+ ! fitness ( p]sons = x1 :i* is n to be d5i$2 b :e!r ! *ur* ought to dive/ itself ( t p[] :i* ,*ri/ has giv5 x1 especially :5 x may be ex]t$ )\t an>*y or confusion2 :i* x c]ta9ly may1 if ?is p[] be n abus$1 or ! due ex]cise !re( neglect$4 ,&1 9 ord] h]eunto1 a *ur*-(fic] is to prep>e matt]s = ! *ur*1 t no?+ trifl+1 va91 or cont5ti\s may be br\ght be=e !m2 & to communicate !m to x1 to desire to "k _! s5tim5ts ab\t !m1 & to decl>e1 improve1 & act pursuant !reunto4 ,!re are1 inde$1 "s bran*es ( ! pa/oral (fice1 :i* are to be p]=m$ )\t ! *ur*'s imm$iate direction2 su* z prea*+ ! ^w1 adm9i/r+ ! sacram5ts1 visit+ ! sick1 com=t+ ! afflict$1 endeav\r+ to satisfy !m t are "u d\bts1 or scruples ( consci5ce1 & excite & enc\rage !m to p]=m ^? duties1 :i* _! pr(ess$ subjection to ,*ri/1 & _! relation to 8 *ur*1 oblige !m to4 7#d47 ,we %all n[ consid] pa/ors1 or eld]s ( *ur*es1 z employ$ occasionally 9 us+ _! be/ endeav\rs to assi/ o!rs 9 "s difficulties1 9 :i* _! direction is ne$$ or desir$4 ,?is is :at we call a synod1 :i* ^w is v mu* disreli%$ by "s 9 our age2 & x 7 to be wi%$1 t !re _h be5 no occasion = ?is prejudice1 f ! acc\nt we h ( ! abuses practis$ by synods & c\ncils 9 =m] ages4 ,?is gave great uneas9ess to ,gregory ,nazianz51 :o compla9s ( confusions1 & want ( temp] :i* 7 too notori\s 9 "s synods 9 ! age 9 :i* he liv$#cjg4 ,& aft]w>ds we f9d1 t almo/ all ! corruptions t 7 br\ght into ! *ur*1 7 c\nt5anc$ by "s synod or o!r2 & _m ( !m assum$ to !mselves a p[] ( mak+ laws1 :i* 7 to be receiv$ ) equal obligation1 z ?\gh !y _h be5 deliv]$ by ! imm$iate inspiration ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & a door 0 op5$ by !m to p]secution1 s t !y h 9 _m in/ances1 tak5 away n only ! religi\s1 b civil rights ( mank9d4 ,x w !re=e be ?\ght /range t ,i %\ld s mu* z m5tion ! ^w2 b ?\gh ,i equally dete/ e ?+ ( ?is nature1 t has be5 practis$ by !m2 yet x is n impossible to treat on ?is subject 9 an unexceptionable mann]3 ,x is c]ta9ly a w>rantable practice1 f\nd$ 9 ! law ( nature1 = p]sons :o _c compromise a matt] 9 debate1 to desire ! advice ( o!rs4 ,! same is1 d\btless1 true 9 religi\s matt]s2 !re=e we suppose t !re may be "s matt]s debat$ 9 a *ur*1 :i* _c be issu$ among !mselves4 ,& 9 ?is case1 provid$ x be an affair ( importance1 x is exp$i5t = !m to apply !mselves to o!r *ur*es1 to give _! advice 9 ?is matt] by _! pa/ors & eld]s3 ,if x be "s corruption 9 doctr9e t has ins9uat$ itself into x1 !y may desire to "k ! s5se ( o!rs ab\t x1 /ill res]v+ to !mselves a judgm5t ( discretion1 )\t reckon+ _! decrees infallible2 or if x be 9 matt]s ( conduct1 :i*1 ?r\gh ! p]v]s5ess ( "s1 & ignorance ( o!rs1 may be ( p]nici\s t5d5cy1 if suitable advice be n giv52 !n x ought to be desir$ & compli$ )1 s f> z x appe>s to be agreeable to ! m9d ( ,*ri/4 ,?is is !re=e n only all[able1 b v exp$i5t4 ,i h no?+ to say z to ! numb] ( p]sons1 to :om ?is matt] may be ref]r$3 ,a multitude ( c\nsellors may sometimes be mi/ak51 :5 a small] numb] h giv5 bett] advice2 nei!r h ,i any ?+ to allege 9 def5ce ( cum5ical c\ncils1 mu* less su* z h be5 conv5$ by ! usurp$ p[] ( ! bi%op ( ,rome4 ,b we are speak+ ( a p>ticul> *ur* "u "s difficulties1 desir+ ! advice ( z _m z !y ?9k meet to ref] ! matt] to3 or if a ,*ri/ian magi/rate dem&s ! advice ( ! pa/ors or eld]s ( *ur*es1 9 8 dom9ions1 9 ^? religi\s affairs t are subs]vi5t to 8 gov]nm5t1 !y ought to obey him4 ,^! ?+s are altoge!r unexceptionable3 ,b :5 m9i/]s give v5t to _! own passions1 & pret5d to give a sanction to doctr9es t are unscriptural2 or if !y annex ana!mas to _! decrees1 or en=ce !m by excommunication1 or put ! civil magi/rate on me?ods ( p]secution2 ?is is go+ beyond ! rule1 & (f]+ prejudice r ?an do+ s]vice to ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/3 ,b :5 !y only signify :at is _! judgm5t ab\t "s important articles ( fai?1 or *ur*-discipl9e1 or "s intricate cases ( consci5ce1 9 :i* x is desir$2 & endeav\r to give conviction r by argum5ts1 ?an b>ely _! au?ority1 ?is is n only _! duty1 b an advantage to ! *ur*1 z ! synod t met at ,j]usalem 0 to ! *ur* at ,antio*1 ,acts xv4 #ca-cc4 ,?us we h consid]$ ! (fice ( a ,pa/or4 ,x might be expect$ t we %\ld consid] t ( a ,tea*]1 :i* _m ?9k to be a di/9ct (fic] 9 ! *ur*1 z ! apo/le says1 ,he gave "s pa/ors & tea*]s1 ,eph4 iv4 #aa4 ,!re are _m1 :o treat on ?is matt]1 t suppose a tea*] to be a di/9ct (fic] f a pa/or2 b yet :5 !y call him a tea*+ eld]1 & all[ him to h a "p ( ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*1 z well z to be employ$ 9 ! "w ( prea*+1 _! me?od ( expla9+ ! nature ( ?is (fice supposes x to diff] little or no?+ f t ( a pa/or1 except 9 "n4 ,if !y say t ! diff]5ce consi/s 9 t ! pa/or is sup]ior 9 hon\r & degree1 to a tea*]1 & make ! latt] no m ?an a provision>y (fic] 9 ! *ur*1 appo9t$ to p]=m :at prop]ly belongs to ! pa/or1 :5 he is abs5t1 or indispos$1 or1 = any o!r reason1 desires him to (ficiate = him2 ,i _c see reason to conclude t ?is is ! mean+ ( ! ^w tea*]1 z m5tion$ by ! apo/le2 s t :il/ !y plead = its be+ a di/9ct (fice 9 ! *ur*1 &1 at ! same "t1 expla9 x 9 su* a way1 !re seems to be little else b a di/9ction )\t a diff]5ce4 ,z = ! op9ion ( ^? :o ?9k t x 01 inde$1 a di/9ct (fice1 b t a tea*] 0 call$1 by ! *ur*1 to "s o!r bran*es ( tea*+1 :i* ! pa/or c\ld n well att5d to1 & t ^! 7 su* z 7 /yl$1 by ! primitive *ur*1 ,cate*i/s2 ?is des]ves our consid]ation4 ,we read1 9 ! e>ly ages ( ! *ur*1 ( p]sons :o _h ?is (fice & "*3 ,_! "w 0 su* z ne$$ ^? gifts1 :i* our bless$ ,savi\r 0 pleas$ to be/[ on m51 = ! propagat+ 8 int]e/ 9 ! _w1 z mu* z any o!r2 =1 :e!r !y prea*$ publicly or no1 z ! pa/or 0 call$ to d1 _! bus9ess 0 n only to in/ruct ! cate*um5s1 :o 7 dispos$ to embrace ! ,*ri/ian doctr9e1 b all :o 7 will+ to be taught by !m2 = :i* end !re 7 public s*ools erect$1 :i* 7 "u ! direction1 c>e1 & c\nt5ance ( ! *ur*1 9 :i* ! me?od ( in/ruction 01 by expla9+ ! scriptures1 &1 9 public & set disputations1 def5d+ ! ,*ri/ian religion aga9/ ^? :o oppos$ x1 by :i* means _m 7 conv]t$ to ! ,*ri/ian fai? f among ! hea!n2 & o!rs1 :o 7 initiat$ !re91 71 by ?is means1 z well z by public prea*+1 e/abli%$ & confirm$ !re91 & !reby qualifi$ = *ur*-communion1 & !n baptiz$ & jo9$ to ! *ur*4 ,?us we read1 9 ! writ+s ( ! ,fa!rs1 & *ur*-hi/orians1 ( sev]al :o p]=m$ ?is (fice ) v great reputation & usefulness#cjh2 & x is ?\ght1 by "s1 to h be5 n only agreeable to ! practice ( ! *ur* 9 ! apo/le's days1 b d]iv$ f x2 & ?\gh x be n s pla9ly m5tion$ 9 scripture1 z "s o!r (fic]s are1 yet t ! apo/le ref]s to x1 :5 he says1 ,let him t is taught 9 ! ^w1 communicate unto him t tea*e?1 ,gal4 vi4 #f4 t is1 ,let him t is cate*iz$ communicate to ! cate*i/#cji4 ,b ?is is1 at be/1 b a probable s5se ( ! ^w1 & !re=e n suffici5t ( itself to give gr\nd to conclude1 t ! apo/le int5ds ?is :5 he speaks ( tea*]s1 z di/9ct (fic]s f pa/ors4 ,h[ev]1 ?\gh1 d\btless1 ! practice ( ! *ur*1 z above-m5tion$1 9 appo9t+ su* (fic]s 0 comm5dable2 yet x does n fully appe>1 t ?is is :at ! apo/le int5ds1 ?\gh ,i w n d5y x to be a probable conjecture2 & ,i %\ld acquiesce 9 x1 r ?an 9 any o!r s5se ( ! text t ,i h hi!rto met )1 did ,i n ?9k t ! words pa/ors & tea*]s might n be z well1 if n bett]1 und]/ood1 z signify+ "o & ! same (fice2 & !re=e ,i _h r und]/& !m z ,j]om & ,augu/9 d#caj1 q4 d4 ,he gave "s pa/ors1 to wit1 tea*]s1 or pa/ors t are tea*]s1 or engag$ 9 prea*+ ! gospel1 :i* is ! pr9cipal bran* ( _! (fice4 ,& t :i* gives me f>!r gr\nd to und]/& ! words 9 ?is s5se1 is1 because ! apo/le1 :5 he enum]ates ! (fic]s ( a *ur* else:]e1 speaks ( tea*]s )\t any m5tion ( pa/ors1 z x is said1 ,god has set "s 9 ! *ur*2 fir/1 apo/les2 second>ily1 prophets2 ?irdly1 tea*]s1 #a ,cor4 xii4 #bh4 :]e no m5tion is made ( pa/ors1 z be+ includ$ 9 ! ^w tea*]s2 & ?is is agreeable to :at we obs]v$ else:]e1#caa :i* is all we %all add on ?is head4 ,! next (fic] 9 a *ur* is a deacon1 ^: "w & bus9ess is describ$ z s]v+ tables1 ,acts vi4 #b4 t is1 ! ,"l's table1 by provid+ :at is necess>y = ! ,"l's supp]1 & assi/+ 9 ! di/ribution ( ! elem5ts4 ,he is also to supply ! poor ) necess>ies1 & to take c>e t ! m9i/] may be ma9ta9$1 & o!r exp5ses defray$2 &1 9 ord] h]eunto1 he is to receive ! contributions rais$ by ! *ur* = ^? ends2 s t ! (fice is prop]ly secul>1 ?\gh necess>y & useful1 z subs]vi5t to o!rs t are ( a spiritual nature4 ,! apo/le gives an acc\nt ( ! qualifications ( ^? :o are to engage 9 ?is (fice1 9 #a ,tim4 iii4 #h-ac4 9 :i* he speaks ( !m z p]sons ( an unblemi%$ "*1 ( great gravity & sobriety1 & o!r end[m5ts1 :i* may r5d] !m fai?ful 9 ! dis*>ge ( _! tru/1 & exempl>y & useful 9 _! /ation4 ,9 ! fir/ age ( ! *ur*1 aft] ! apo/les' days1 :5 x 0 "u p]secution1 x 0 ! deacon's "w to visit & give necess>y relief to ! m>tyrs & confessors3 b we d n f9d t !y p]=m$ any o!r bran*es ( s]vice besides ?is1 & ^? above m5tion$2 ?\gh ,t]tullian speaks ( !m1 9 8 "t1 z be+ p]mitt$ to baptize 9 ! abs5ce ( bi%ops & presbyt]s1#cab 9 :i* !y w5t beyond ! scripture-rule1 &1 aft] ?is1 !y prea*$2 & ?is practice has be5 def5d$ by all :o plead = diocesan episcopacy unto ?is day4 ,b ! argum5ts !y br+ = x1 f scripture1 are n suffici5tly conclusive1 :5 !y say1 t ,/eph5 & ,philip1 :o 7 ! fir/ deacons1 prea*$2 = ?is !y did z evangeli/s1 n z deacons4 ,^! inde$1 z x is said ( ! bi%op1 9 #a ,tim4 iii4 #b4 ought to be apt to tea*3 ?us !y are describ$1 v]4 #i4 z hold+ ! my/]y ( fai? 9 a pure consci5ce2 yet ?is ext5ds no f>!r ?an t !y %\ld be fit to edify ^?1 by _! in/ructions1 :om !y reliev$1 by giv+ !m a "p ( ! *ur*'s contributions1 t1 by _! conv]sation1 !y may d good to _! s\ls1 z well z1 by :at !y give !m1 to _! bodies4 ,& :5 x is f>!r said1 t !y :o h us$ ! (fice ( a deacon well1 pur*ase to !mselves a good degree1 & great boldness 9 ! fai?1 v]4 #ac4 ?is does n suffici5tly prove1 z _m anci5t & mod]n writ]s suppose1 t ?is qualifies !m = ! (fice ( presbyt]s1 s9ce !re is no aff9ity betwe5 ^! two (fices2 & "o _c1 prop]ly speak+1 be a qualification = ! o!r3 b ! good degree is1 probably1 to be und]/ood ( _! hav+ great hon\r 9 ! *ur*1 z p]sons em95tly useful to x2 & great boldness 9 ! fai?1 is n boldness 9 prea*+ ! gospel1 b resolution & /$fa/ness 9 adh]+ to ! fai?1 &1 9 _! prop] /ation1 def5d+1 & be+ ready1 :5 call$ to x1 to suff] = x4 ,?us we h consid]$ ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*1 & ! (fic]s :i* ,*ri/ has appo9t$ 9 x4#cac #f4 ,! la/ ?+ to be consid]$1 is ! privileges ( ! visible *ur*1 p>ticul>ly z ! memb]s !re( are said to be "u ,god's special c>e & gov]nm5t1 &1 z ! consequ5ce h]e(1 h safe protection & pres]vation1 :atev] opposition !y may meet ) f _! enemies2 & !y also enjoy communion ( sa9ts1 & ! ord9>y means ( salvation4 7#a47 ,we %all consid] ! *ur*1 z "u ! c>e ( ,*ri/4 ,?is is ! result ( 8 propriety 9 !m1 & 8 hav+ und]tak5 to d all ?+s = !m1 z ,m$iator1 t are necess>y to _! salvation4 ,?is c>e1 ext5d$ t[>ds !m1 is call$ special1 & s diff]s f1 & conta9s 9 x _m privileges1 di/9ct f1 & sup]ior to t :i* is express$ 9 ! me?ods ( 8 common provid5ce 9 ! _w4 ,!re are sev]al metaphorical expressions us$1 9 scripture1 to d5ote ,*ri/'s c>e (1 & ! p>ticul> relation he /&s 9 to 8 *ur*3 ?us he is describ$ z _! ,%eph]d1 p]=m+ ^? ?+s = !m t su* a relation imports1 ,psal4 xxiii4 #a1 #b4 & lxxx4 #a4 ,isa4 xl4 #aa4 ,j]4 xxxi4 #aj4 namely1 8 giv+ !m1 9 a spiritual s5se1 re/ & safety1 ga!r+1 lead+1 & def5d+ !m2 & z su* he does m = 8 p1 ?an ! %eph]d1 :o1 be+ fai?ful to 8 tru/1 haz>ds 8 life2 = ,*ri/ is expressly said to give 8 life = 8 %eep1 ,john x4 #aa4 ,moreov]1 8 c>e ( 8 *ur* is set =?1 by 8 /&+ 9 ! relation ( a ,fa!r to !m2 :i* argues 8 t5d] & compassionate conc]n = _! welf>e1 z well z safety1 ,deut4 xxxii4 #g4 ,psal4 ciii4 #ac4 ,isa4 lxiii4 #af4 ,j]4 xxxi4 #i4 ,n[ ! c>e ( ,*ri/1 ext5d$ to 8 ,*ur*1 consi/s1 #a/1 ,9 8 sep>at+ !m f1 &1 z x 71 ga!r+ !m out ( ! _w1 or t "p ( x t lie? 9 wick$ness1 z ! apo/le says1 ,! :ole _w lie? 9 wick$ness1 #a ,john v4 #ai4 or1 z ! ^w may be r5d]$1 9 ! wick$ "o2 ^u :i* acc\nt x is call$1 ,satan's k+dom4 ,he gives !m re/ra9+ grace1 br+s !m "u conviction ( s91 & humbles !m = x2 &1 by ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 n only in=ms !m ( ! way ( salvation1 b br+s !m into x4 #b;dly1 ,by rais+ up1 & spirit+ "s among/ !m = extraord9>y s]vice & usefulness 9 _! /ation1 adorn+ !m ) ^? graces1 :]eby _! conv]sation is exempl>y1 & !y made to %9e z lights 9 ! _w2 & n only 9 "s p>ticul> in/ances1 b by a con/ant succession1 fill+ up ! places ( ^? :o are remov$ to a bett] _w1 ) o!rs1 :o are add$ to ! *ur* daily1 ( su* z %all be sav$4 #c;dly1 ,8 c>e is f>!r ext5d$1 by fa!rly correction1 to prev5t _! ru9 & apo/acy1 :i*1 z ! apo/le says1 is an in/ance ( 8 love to !m ,heb4 xii4 #f1 #g4 & also ( 8 keep+ !m f1 & 9 ! h\r ( temptation1 ,rev4 iii1 #aj4 & bruis+ ,satan "u _! feet1 ,rom4 xvi4 #bj4 & 9 support+ !m "u1 & =tify+ !m aga9/ ! _m difficulties1 reproa*es1 & p]secutions1 !y are expos$ to 9 ?is _w1 z ,moses says1 9 ! bless+ ( ,a%]1 ,z ?y days1 s %all ?y /r5g? be2 ! et]nal ,god is ?y refuge1 & und]nea? are ! ev]la/+ arms1 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #be1 #bg4 7#b47 ,! visible *ur* is "u ,*ri/'s special gov]nm5t4 ,x is a "p ( 8 glory1 z ,m$iator1 t he is ! supreme ,head & ,"l !re(2 & ?is _c b r$\nd to ! advantage ( 8 subjects1 z ^! we are speak+ ( are said to be1 :o pr(ess subjection to him1 :i* is n only _! duty1 b _! peculi> glory1 z !y are !reby di/+ui%$ f ! _w1 & entitl$ to 8 special reg>d4 ,he is _! ,k+2 & accord+ly1 #a/1 ,he gives !m laws1 by :i* !y are visibly gov]n$1 s t !y are n de/itute ( a rule ( gov]nm5t1 any m ?an ( a rule ( fai?1 :]eby _! peace1 ord]1 edification1 & salvation1 are promot$1 & all ! advantages1 :i* !y receive f ! wisdom & conduct ( pa/ors1 or o!r (fic]s1 :om he has appo9t$ to g 9 & out be=e !m1 to fe$ !m ) k & und]/&+1 ,j]4 iii4 #ae4 to wat* = _! s\ls1 ,heb4 xiii4 #ag4 are all ,*ri/'s gifts1 & !re=e privileges :i* ! *ur* enjoys1 z "u 8 gov]nm5t4 #b;dly1 ,he protects & pres]ves !m1 not)/&+ ! opposition ( all _! enemies2 s t :atev] attempts h be5 hi!rto made to extirpate or ru9 !m1 h be5 ineffectual4 ,! *ur* has wea!r$ _m a tempe/1 & _h safety1 z well z v>i\s m>ks ( ! div9e hon\r & fav\r1 "u all ! p]secutions1 :i* x has be5 expos$ to2 s t1 accord+ to our ,savi\r's pr$iction1 ,! gates ( hell h n prevail$ aga9/ x1 ,matt4 xvi4 #ah4 & all ^! afflictive disp5sations ( provid5ce are ov]-rul$ = ! promot+ 8 own glory1 & _! spiritual advantage4 7#c47 ,ano!r privilege1 :i* ! *ur* enjoys1 is communion ( sa9ts4 ,communion is ! consequ5ce ( union1 & !re=e s9ce !y are unit$ toge!r z visible sa9ts1 !y enjoy t communion1 :i* is ! result !re(4 ,! apo/le speaks ( a two-fold fell[%ip :i* ! *ur* enjoys1 _! atta9+ :]e( he reckon$ ! great end & design ( 8 m9i/ry1 :5 he says1 ,t :i* we h se5 & he>d decl>e we unto y1 t ye also may h fell[%ip ) u2 & truly our fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 #a ,john i4 #c4 ,! =m] ( ^! is includ$ 9 *ur* communion2 ! latt] is an hon\r :i* ,god is pleas$ sometimes to conf] on ^? :o are br\ght into ?is relation3 ,x is :at all are to hope =1 ?\gh none b !y1 :o are ,*ri/'s subjects by fai?1 are made p>tak]s ( x4 ,h[ev]1 ! communion ( sa9ts is1 9 itself1 a great privilege1 inasmu* z t a common pr(ession1 :i* !y make ( subjection to ,*ri/1 & ! hope ( ! gospel1 :i* !y are fav\r$ )1 is a /rong motive & inducem5t to hol9ess4 ,& x is n ! smalle/ "p ( ! advantage1 :i* arises f h5ce1 t !y are int]e/$ 9 ! pray]s ( all ! fai?ful t are daily put up to ,god = ^? bless+s on all 8 *ur*es :i* may t5d to _! edification & salvation4 ,& z to :at conc]ns ! memb]s ( p>ticul> *ur*es1 :o h communion ) "o ano!r2 !re is a great advantage aris+ f mutual conv]sation ab\t div9e ?+s1 & ! endeav\r1 :i* !y are oblig$ to use to build up !mselves 9 _! holy fai?1 ,jude v]4 #bj4 & to consid] "o ano!r to provoke unto love1 & to good works1 n =sak+ ! assembl+ ( !mselves toge!r1 b exhort+ "o ano!r1 ,heb4 x4 #bd1 #be4 & also ! obligations !y are "u to be> "o ano!r's burd5s1 & s fulfil ! law ( ,*ri/1 ,gal4 vi4 #b4 & to express t sympa?y & compassion to ea* o!r1 "u ! v>i\s afflictions & trials :i* !y are expos$ to4 ,& to ?is we may add ano!r privilege :i* !y are made p>tak]s (1 9 t !y h communion ) "o ano!r 9 ! ord9ance ( ! ,"l's supp]1 9 :i* !y hope = & enjoy communion ) him1 ^: dea? is %ew$ =? !re91 & ! b5efits !re( appli$ to !m t believe4 7#d47 ,! *ur* is f>!r said to enjoy ! ord9>y means ( salvation1 & ! (f]s ( grace to all ! memb]s !re( 9 ! m9i/ry ( ! gospel1 by :i* we are to und]/& ! ^w prea*$1 & pray]4 ,^! are call$ ! ord9>y means ( salvation1 z di/+ui%$ f ! p[]ful influ5ces ( ! ,_s1 :i* are ! int]nal & efficaci\s means ( grace1 produc+ su* effects1 z inf] ! "r :i* su* h to et]nal life4 ,^! ord9>y means ( grace ! *ur* is said to p>take (4 ,x is = _! sake t ! gospel is cont9u$ to be prea*$1 & a public te/imony to ! tru? !re( is giv5 by !m to ! _w2 &1 9 ! prea*+ !re(1 ,*ri/ is (f]$ to s9n]s1 &1 pursuant !reunto1 grace giv51 :]eby ! *ur* is increas$1 & built up by ^? :o are tak5 out ( ! _w1 z ,god makes ^! ord9ances effectual to answ] t end4 ,! duty ( wait+ on him !re9 is ours1 ! success !re( is intirely ow+ to ! div9e bless+ att5d+ x4 ,^! are ! privileges t ! visible *ur* enjoys4 ,we might h proce$$ to consid] ^? :i* ! memb]s ( ! invisible *ur* are made p>tak]s (1 namely1 union & communion ) ,*ri/ 9 grace & glory2 b ^! are p>ticul>ly insi/$ on 9 "s foll[+ answ]s4 ,footnote #beg3 4 ,footnote #beh3 ,! words 1 :5 us$ else:]e1 _c be und]/ood ( ! place :]e p]sons 7 met1 b ( ! unanimity ( ^? :o 7 engag$ 9 ! same action2 & !re=e x is r5d]$ ,simul1 9 ,acts iii4 #a4 & *ap4 iv4 #bf4 ,footnote #bei3 ,see 8 works1 ,vol4 ,i4 ,book ,,ii4 ,page #dje1 seq4 ,footnote #bfj3 4 ,footnote #bfa3 ,see page #dcb1 seq4 ,footnote #bfb3 ,x may be obs]v$1 t ?\gh ! le>n$ au?or be=e-m5tion$ gives suffici5t evid5ce1 f ! ,fa!rs1 t !re 7 sev]al places appropriat$1 & "s erect$1 = div9e wor%ip1 dur+ ! ?ree fir/ ,c5turies2 & he ?9ks1 t :e!r !y 7 consecrat$ or no1 !re 0 a great degree ( rev]5ce paid to !m1 ev5 at su* times1 :5 div9e s]vice 0 n p]=m$ 9 !m3 ,yet he does n produce any pro( = ?is out ( ! writ+s ( ! ,fa!rs1 9 ^? ,c5turies2 & x is impossible t he %\ld1 = f ,eusebius's acc\nt ( ?is matt]1 x appe>s t ! consecration ( *ur*es 0 fir/ practis$ 9 ! ,f\r? ,c5tury1 ,vid4 ejusd4 ,hi/4 ,eccl4 ,lib4 ,x4 cap4 #c4 ,z = ! quotations t ,mr4 ,m$e br+s f ,*ryso/om & ,ambrose1 to prove t rev]5ce 0 paid to ! *ur*es 9 _! times x mu/ be obs]v$1 t !y liv$ 9 ! ,f\r? ,c5tury1 9 :i* *ur*es be+ n only appropriat$1 b consecrat$ = public wor%ip1 x is no wond] to f9d ! ,fa!rs ( t age express+ a rev]5ce = !m4 ,nev]!less1 x is v evid5t1 f ! words ( ^! ,fa!rs "h cit$1 t !y int5d !reby no?+ else b a rev]5t behavi\r1 :i* ought to be express$ by ^? :o come into ! *ur* to p]=m any act ( div9e wor%ip2 & ?is we are f> f d5y+1 :e!r ! ext]nal rites ( consecration be us$ or no4 ,z = 8 quotation tak5 f ,t]tulian1 :o liv$ 9 ! end ( ! ,second ,c5tury x don't prove t he ?\ght t rev]5ce ought to be express$ to ! places ( wor%ip1 b t ! highe/ rev]5ce ought to be us$ 9 ! acts ( wor%ip1 & p>ticul>ly 9 pray]1 :i* is an und\bt$ tru?1 :e!r we wor%ip ,god 9 ! *ur*1 or any :]e else4 ,footnote #bfc3 4 ,footnote #bfd3 ,! ^w ,*ur* is ( ,greek d]ivation4 is us$ by anci5t au?ors = ! place ( public wor%ip4 ,! old ^w ,kyroike1 contract$ into ,kirk1 & s(t5$ into *ur*1 is a comp\nd ( 4 ,x is ( v ext5sive signification4 ,*ur* is us$ g5]ally 9 our v]sion ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 = ! ,greek 4---- ,! words 9 ! ,new1 & 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 are synonym\s4 ,!y bo? proce$ f ! same root 1 ! voice4 ,! mean+ ( ea* is assembly--any numb] ( p]sons met1 by previ\s appo9tm5t4 ,! v]b1 9 ea* language1 f :i* ! n\n imm$iately proce$s1 is1 to call out1 to call toge!r1 & ! n\n is t :i* is s call$4 ,x is1 ( c\rse1 no abuse ( language to apply ! ^w to any assembly1 great or small1 :i* meets = social or judici>y purposes4 ,! "* ( ! assembly is kn[n f ! connexion 9 :i* ! ^w is us$1 & n f ! ^w itself4 ,9 ?is latitude ( application1 ! inspir$ writ]s ( bo? ,te/am5ts made use ( ! words & 4 ,9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ! =m] ( ^! words is appli$ to a numb] ( idolatr\s wom5--b&s ( soldi]s--! commonweal? ( ,israel--di/9ct wor%ipp+ congregations--a repres5tative assembly--a c\ncil1 &1 ,i may add1 to o!r assemblies ( e description4 #a4 ,! ^w is us$ 9 ,j]4 xliv4 #ae4 ,x is appli$ to a great numb] ( idolatr\s wom51 :o1 toge!r ) _! husb&s1 p]si/$ 9 _! opposition to ! comm& ( ,god by ! prophet ,j]emiah4 ,x is wor?y ( be+ rem>k$1 t ! ,septuag9t1 9 ?is in/ance1 r5d]s ! ^w by 4 ,our translation r5d]s x multitude4 #b4 ,x signifies b&s ( soldi]s4 ,ezek4 xxvi4 #g4 ,^! m>*$ aga9/ ,tyrus1 "u ! direction ( ! tyrant ,nebu*adnezz> k+ ( ,babylon4 ,! ,septuag9t r5d]s x1 z above1 synagogues1 & ! ,engli% translators1 companies4 #c4 ,! ^w 7:i*1 = ! sake ( ! ,engli% read]1 ,i %all write ,,kel17 is us$ = ! :ole commonweal? ( ,israel4 ,t p1 call$ by ,god1 7 b\nd toge!r by a sacr$ ritual1 & all 7 comm&$ to keep ! passov]4 ,exod4 xii4 #f4 ,our translation r5d]s x ! :ole assembly1 & 9 ! ,septuag9t x is 4 #d4 ,x signifies di/9ct wor%ipp+ societies4 ,ps4 xxvi4 #ab4 ,9 ?is v]se1 ! ,psalmi/ pr(esses 8 resolution to hon\r ! in/itutions ( social wor%ip4 ,he _h r accompany ! sa9ts to ! congregation1 ?an sit 9 ! society ( ! wick$1 v]4 #e4 ,9 bo? cases ! same ,hebrew ^w is us$2 ! ,septuag9t use 1 & ! ,engli% translators1 congregation4 ,,kel1 & ,ecclesia1 are1 ) equal propriety1 appli$ to ! hateful clubs ( ! wick$1 & to ! wor%ipp+ assemblies ( ! sa9ts4 #e4 ,! ^w is also appli$ to a repres5tative assembly4---- --,aft] ! regul> organization ( ! ,israeliti% commonweal?1 al?\gh ,moses transact$ all public bus9ess ) ! *iefs1 he is uni=mly repres5t$ z speak+ unto all ,israel4 ,?is =m ( spee* 0 n to be misund]/ood by ! ,jews4 ,!y _h n le>n$ to d5y t pr9ciple ^u :i* ! repres5t$ id5tify ) ! repres5tative4 ,deut4 xxix4 #ad1 #ae1 #be4 ,:5 ,moses 0 ab\t to give 8 la/ advice to ! ,hebrews1 he summon$ ! ,,kel be=e him4 ,deut4 xxxi4 #cj4 ,9 ?is in/ance1 ! ^w unque/ionably signifies a repres5tative body4 ,my reasons = consid]+ x s1 are1 #a4 ,! obvi\s mean+ ( ! passage4 ,v]4 #bi4 8,ga!r unto me all ! eld]s ( y\r tribes--t ,i may speak ^! words 9 _! e>s40--v]4 #cj4 8,& ,moses spake 9 ! e>s ( all ! --! words ( ?is song40 ,! ,,kel ( ,israel are ! eld]s & (fic]s met toge!r4 #b4 ,x is impossible x c be o!rwise4 ,moses c\ld n speak 9 ! e>s ( all ,israel1 except by repres5tation4 ,no human voice c ext5d ov] two millions ( m54 #c4 ,^u ! pr9ciple ( repres5tation ,moses uni=mly act$4 ,he in/ruct$ ! eld]s1 & ! eld]s comm&$ ! p4 ,deut4 xxvii4 #a4 8,& ,moses1 ) ! eld]s ( ,israel1 comm&$ ! p40 ,)\t multiply+ texts1 ,i ref] ! read] to ,exod4 xii4 #c4 8,speak unto all ! congregation ( ,israel0--v]se #ba4 8,!n ,moses call$ = all ! eld]s ( ,israel40 ,ev5 9 ! mo/ solemn acts ( religion1 ! eld]s repres5t$ ! :ole congregation4 ,_! h&s 7 plac$ ^u ! head ( ! bullock :i* 0 (f]$ to make atonem5t = ! :ole congregation4 ,lev4 iv4 #ae4 ,& t ! read] may n be )\t an in/ance ( ! use ( ! ^w ,,kel1 9 ! mo/ ab/ract =m :i* c exi/ ^u ! repres5tative pr9ciple itself1 ,i ref] him to ,g54 xxviii4 #c4 ,"h x is appli$ to a s+le individual4 ,high] ?an ?is1 repres5tation _c be c>ri$4 ,v]4 #a4 8,isaac call$ ,jacob1 & bless$ him0--v]4 #c4 8,t ?\ maye/ be a ,,kel40 ,jacob 0 a ,,kel1 z ! repres5tative ( a v num]\s po/]ity4 #f4 ,! ^w is us$ to signify a c\ncil--an assembly = delib]ation & judgm5t4 ,g54 xlix4 #f4 ,! patri>* speaks ( ,simeon & ,levi1 ^! two are a ,,kel4 ,x is1 inde$1 a repres5tative "o4 ,v]se #g4 8,i w divide !m 9 ,jacob1 & scatt] !m 9 ,israel40 ,?is c\ld h be5 said ( ! two sons ( ,jacob1 only z includ+ _! po/]ity4 ,?is ,,kel 0 h[ev] a c\ncil4 ,!y consult$ & det]m9$ to de/roy ! ,s*e*emites4 ,! assembly 0 a conspiracy4 ,! ,septuag9t r5d]s ! ^w by 4 ,! ,,kel 9 :i* ,job cri$ = r$ress1 c\ld n h be5 ! *ur* ( ,israel1 b a c\rt ( ,judicature4 ,job xxx4 #bh4 ,solomon1 acqua9t$ ) ! laws ( ,israel1 mu/ h ref]r$ to ! p[] ( ,judicatures1 9 detect+ crimes1 :5 he spoke ( ! ,,kel1 9 ,prov4 xxvi4 #bf4 & v4 #ad4 ,! ,,kel1 to :i* ,ezekiel ref]s1 xvi4 #dj4 & xxiii4 #de-dg4 _c be mi/ak54 ,! prophet himself expressly says ?is ,,kel w\ld sit 9 judgm5t1 try1 & decide1 & execute ! s5t5ce1 ^u ^? :o came be=e !m1 ,9 ^! v]ses1 ! ,septuag9t r5d]s ! ^w by 1 & our translation ( x is company4 ,by ! law ( ,god1 regul> c\rts ( jurisprud5ce 7 e/abli%$ among ! ,israelites4 ,9 no in/ance 0 ! :ole body ( ! p to be judges4 ,deut4 xvi4 #ah4 ,! rul]s 9 ea* city1 ! (fic]s ( ju/ice1 are uni=mly call$ eld]s1 & unto ^! eld]s met 9 c\ncil1 is e case ref]r$4 ,he mu/ be1 inde$1 little acqua9t$ ) ! law giv5 by ,moses1 :o is ignorant ( ?is fact4 ,see ,deut4 xxi4 xxii4 & xxv4 *apt]s4 ,^! eld]s met 9 c\ncil4 ,to !m ! "n ,presbyt]y 0 appli$ 9 latt] times4 ,moses & ! prophets use ! names ,,kel & ,,od-,,eh4 ,^! words are us$ indiscrim9ately 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,x is to be obs]v$1 t !y are translat$ 9 ! ,septuag9t1 g5]ally by ecclesia & synagoga4 ,?is phraseology is adopt$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,! ,new ,te/am5t writ]s use ! ,septuag9t translation ( ! scriptures 9 _! quotations f ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,nehemiah summon$ be=e ! c\ncil ! nobles & rul]s :o transgress$ ! law4 ,neh4 v4 #g4 ,!y exact$ usury = _! money1 & are to be tri$ by ! compet5t au?orities4 ,! ^w 1 9 ?is v]se1 we translate assembly1 & ! ,septuag9t reads 4 ,comp>e ,numb4 xxxv4 #bd1 ) ,deut4 xix4 #ab1 & x w appe>1 t ! congregation :i* judicially tri$ ! man-slay]1 is ! ,ecclesia ( eld]s4 ,see also ,jo%4 xx4 #d4 8,he %all decl>e 8 cause 9 ! e>s ( ! eld]s0--v]4 #f4 8,& /& be=e ! congregation = judgm5t40 ,! ^w 1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 is n1 any m ?an its correspond5ts 9 ! ,old1 conf9$ 9 its application to a popul> assembly4 ,x signifies a tumultu\s mob1 ,acts xix4 #cb4 & ! city c\ncil1 ,acts xix4 #ci4 ,?is s5se ( ! ^w is ju/ifi$ by ! be/ ,greek au?ors4 ,consult ,passor1 :o quotes ,demo/h5es & ,suidas1 9 def5ce ( ?is application4 ,h5ce1 ! v]b is1 9 ! middle & passive voices1 to appeal f an inf]ior to a sup]ior ,judicatory4 8,plut>*10 says ,p>khur/1 8sev]al times applies ! v]b 9 ! same view40 ,acts xxv4 #aa1 #ab1 #ba1 #be4 ,see also ,*ap4 xxvi4 #cb4 & xxviii4 #ai4 ,9 ! application ( ,ecclesia to ! *ri/ian *ur*1 :i* is ! mo/ common use ( x 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 x signifies ! :ole *ur* militant--all ! elect ( ,god--private societies ( believ]s--s+le organiz$ congregations--sev]al congregations unit$ "u a ,presbyt]y--& *ur* rul]s met 9 ,judicatory4 #a4 ,! *ur* militant is an ,ecclesia4 ,matt4 xvi4 #ah4 & ,acts ii4 #dg4 8,! ,"l add$ to ! *ur* daily40 #b4 ,! :ole body ( elect & r$eem$ s9n]s4 ,eph4 v4 #be4 8,*ri/ also lov$ ! *ur*1 & gave himself = x0--v]4 #bg4 8,t he might pres5t x to himself a glori\s *ur*40 #c4 ,two or ?ree private ,*ri/ians1 met = pray] & conf]5ce1 or liv+ toge!r 9 a family1 are an 4 ,acts xiv4 #bc4 8,!y _h orda9$ !m eld]s 9 e *ur*40 ,! ,ecclesia1 or ,*ur*1 exi/$ prior to its organization1 by ! election & ord9ation ( rul]s4 ,x exi/$1 9 ?is s5se1 ev5 9 private h\ses4 ,rom4 xvi4 #e4 & ,col4 iv4 #ae4 #d4 ,! ^w signifies an organiz$ congregation4 ,acts xiv4 #bc4 ,! ,ecclesia did n cease to be "o1 :5 presbyt]s 7 orda9$ to tea* & to rule 9 ! congregation4 #e4 ,! ^w is appli$ to sev]al congregations regul>ly presbyt]at$4 ,!re is no?+ to r5d] ?is application improp]4 ,x is no abuse1 9 any language1 ( a g5]ic t]m1 to apply x to any collection ( ! individuals belong+ to t g5us1 9 a connexion :i* manife/s ! re/riction4 ,! *ur* ( ,*ri/ 9 ,philadelphia1 is all ,*ri/ians 9 t city1 al?\gh !re %\ld be "o hundr$ congregations 9 x4 ,! *ur* 9 ,cor9?1 is z intelligible a phrase z ! *ur* 9 ! h\se ( ,nymphas--,! *ur* on e>?1 or1 ! *ur* 9 glory4 ,?is application is n only j1 b scriptural4 ,! sa9ts 9 ,cor9? 7 "o ,ecclesia4 #a ,cor4 i4 #b4 ,b 9 ,cor9? 7 sev]al congregations4 ,!re 7 m ,ecclesias ?an "o1 xiv4 #cd4 ,cor9? 0 a city ( great ext5t1 weal?1 & population4 ,9 x 7 sev]al hea!n temples1 d$icat$ to diff]5t pagan div9ities4 ,!re 7 upw>ds ( a ?\s& pro/itutes att5d+ at ! temple ( ,v5us4 ,9 ?is city1 ,paul met ) uncommon success 9 prea*+ ! gospel4 ,"h he abode ne>ly two ye>s4 ,consid]+ ! rapidity ) :i* ! gospel 0 !n spread+1 att5d$ ) miracul\s p[]1 is x reasonable1 t 9 ,cor9? !re 0 yet b "o congregation ( pr(ess$ ,*ri/ians8 ,9 ! pres5t day1 )\t any sup]natural1 or ev5 uncommon success1 x is n s+ul> = a prea*]1 9 a l>ge city1 to collect 9 a few ye>s a congregation ( religi\s pr(essors4 ,at ! fir/ s]mon ( ,paul1 numb]s 7 conv]t$4 ,aft] ?is1 ! ,"l in=ms him1 he has 8mu* p 9 ?is city40 ,"h 7 sev]al pa/ors--public (fic]s ) a div]sity ( tongues1 suit$ to ! wants ( ! *ur*2 yet1 :5 ,paul wrote 8 epi/le1 all ! congregations1 al?\gh diff]+ ab\t ! m]its ( _! respective f\nd]s1 are call$ "o ,ecclesia4 ,9 a simil> s5se is ! ^w appli$ to ! *ur* at ,ephesus1 at ,antio*1 & ,j]usalem4 #f4 is appli$ to an assembly ( eld]s4 ,matt4 xviii4 #ag4 ,! con/itution ( ! ,jewi% c\rts is kn[n4 ,ea* synagogue _h its eld]s & (fic]s4 ,! inf]ior c\rts 7 subord9ate to ! ,sanh$rim4 ,nev] 7 cases decid$ by ! populace4 ,our ,r$eem] spoke 9 ! common language ( ,judea4 ,he ref]r$ to ! synagogue c\rt4 ,:5 translat$ into ,greek1 :at o!r "n %\ld be giv5 to ?is ,judicatory1 ?an ! "o giv51 ,ecclesia8 ,!re is no misund]/&+ ( ?is text1 by "o :o imp>tially consid]s ! connexion4 ,!re are 9 ! *ur* au?oriz$ rul]s1 di/9ct f ! rul$4 ,! rul]s1 & n ! rul$1 mu/ ultimately det]m9e controv]sies4 ,to (fic]s1 0 committ$ ! p[] ( ! keys--! p[] ( b9d+ & loos+2 & ?is ,ecclesia1 v]4 #ag41 has ! p[] ( b9d+ & loos+1 v]4 #ah4--;& x may consi/ ev5 ( two or ?ree p]sons1 v]4 #bj4 ,! :ole passage is a directory = ! application ( ecclesia/ic p[] conf]r$ ^u *ur* (fic]s4 ,*4 xvi4 #ai4 ,i %all close ?is note1 by a quotation f ! lectures ( ,dr4 ,campbell1 ( ,ab]de54 ,x mu/ appe> extraord9>y f ! p5 ( su* a s*ol>4 8,b 9 any int]m$iate s5se betwe5 a s+le congregation & ! :ole community ( ,*ri/ians1 n "o in/ance c be br\ght ( ! application ( ! ^w 1 9 sacr$ writ4 ,if any imp>tial he>] is n satisfi$ on ?is po9t1 let him exam9e e passage 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :]e9 ! ^w we r5d] *ur* is to be f\nd2 let him canvas 9 ! writ+s ( ! ,old ,te/am5t e s5t5ce :]e9 ! correspond5t ^w occurs1 & if he f9d a s+le passage1 :]e9 x cle>ly means ei!r ! prie/-hood1 or ! rul]s ( ! nation1 or any ?+ t c be call$ a *ur* repres5tative1 let him fairly admit ! di/9ction z scriptural & prop]40 ,,mc',,leod',s ,,cate*ism4 ,footnote #bfe3 ,! ,papi/s1 inde$1 pret5d t !re is no o!r *ur* 9 ! _w1 b t :i* !y /yle ca?olic & visible1 ( :i* ! bi%op ( ,rome is ! head2 b we may say1 9 answ] to ?is va9 boa/1 z x is said conc]n+ ! *ur* 9 ,s>dis1 9 ,rev4 iii4 #a4 ,?\ ha/ a "n t ?\ live/1 & art dead4 ,prote/ants1 ?\gh !y speak (t5times ( ! visible *ur* z "o1 yet !y don't d5y b t !re are _m p>ticul> *ur*es conta9$ 9 x4 ,see ! assembly's ,confession ( fai?1 *ap4 #be4 #d4 ,footnote #bff3 ,vid4 ,cypr4 de ,laps4 cap4 #a4 #ac4 ,footnote #bfg3 ,see 8 ,works1 ,vol4 ,i4 page #ibd1 #ibe4 ,footnote #bfh3 ,^! 7 call$ ,otiosi4 ,see ,lightfoot's ,works1 ,vol4 ,i4 page #faj-fac4 ,vitr+4 de ,synag4 ,vet4 page #ecj1 seq4 ,& ,lightfoot says1 f "o ( ! ,talmuds1 t !re 7 no less ?an #dfj synagogues 9 ,j]usalem1 ,vol4 ,i page #cfc1 #cgj4 & t ! l& 0 full ( !m2 9 :i* !y met e ,sabba?1 & "s o!r days ( ! week4 ,footnote #bfi3 ,see m ( ?is 9 ^? pages ( ,lightfoot be=e ref]r$ to4 ,footnote #bgj3 1 ,proseu*4 1 1 ,oratoria4 ,footnote #bga3 ,see ,m$e's ,works1 ,vol4 ,i4 ,book ,i4 ,disc4 #h4 ,footnote #bgb3 ,see ,vol4 ,i4 page #fjh4 ,footnote #bgc3 1 9 proseu*a ,dei4 ,footnote #bgd3 ,see ,lightfoot on ,acts ii4 #e4 ,vol4 ,i4 page #gea1 #geb4 ,footnote #bge3 ,see ,que/4 ,,clxx4 ,,clxxiv4 ,footnote #bgf3 ,imp]ium 9 imp]io4 ,footnote #bgg3 4 ,footnote #bgh3 ,! =m] ( ^! ,jewi% writ]s call ,niddui2 ! latt] !y call ,*]em1 or ,scamma?a1 & 0 p]=m$ ) sev]al execrations1 by :i* !y1 z x 71 b\nd !m ov] to suff] bo? temporal & et]nal puni%m5ts4 ,see ,lightfoot's ,hor ,hebr4 ,talmud4 9 #a ,cor4 v4 #e4 ,footnote #bgi3 ,see m on ?is subject 9 ,vitr+a de ,synagog4 ,vet4 ,pag4 #gde4 & also ! =m us$1 & ! in/rum5t drawn up1 :5 a p]son 0 excommunicat$ & ana!matiz$1 9 ,seld5 de jure ,nat4 ,g5t4 ,lib4 ,,iv4 cap4 #g4 & ,buxt4 ,lex4 ,talm4 9 voce ,,*]em4 ,footnote #bhj3 ,see an acc\nt ( ! mann] ( _! excommunication1 & ! curse d5\nc$ aga9/ !m at t "t1 & ! fir/ cause ( x1 tak5 f ,josephus1 & o!r ,jewi% writ]s1 9 ,lightfoot's ,works1 ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,pag4 #ech-edj4 & ,vol4 ,i4 ,pag4 #eii4 ,footnote #bha3 ,vid4 ,t]t4 ,apol4 cap4 #ci4 ,summum futuri judicii prjudicium4 ,footnote #bhb3 ,vid4 ,cypr4 de ,orat4 ,dom4 ,tim5dum e/1 or&um1 ne dum quis ab/5tus sep>atur a ,*ri/i corpore1 procul remaneat a salute4 ,footnote #bhc3 ,vid4 ,cave's ,prim4 ,*ri/4 ,"p4 ,,iii4 cap4 #e4 ,footnote #bhd3 ,ju/9 ,m>tyr tells ! ,jews1 7,vid4 ejusd4 ,colloq4 cum ,tryph47 t ! *ur*1 9 8 "t1 _h ! gift ( prophecy2 :i* ,eusebius 79 ,hi/4 ,eccles4 ,lib4 ,,iv4 cap4 #ag47 takes notice (1 &1 d\btless believ$ x to be true 9 fact1 ?\gh x be v mu* que/ion$ :e!r !re 7 any su* ?+ 9 ! f\r? c5tury1 9 :i* he liv$4 ,gregory ,nyss51 & ,basil1 :o liv$ a little aft] ,eusebius1 ass]t1 t !re 7 _m miracles wr\ght 9 ! ?ird c5tury1 by ,gregory ( ,neo-ces>ea1 = :i* reason he is call$ ,?aumaturgus2 ?\gh x is n improbable t !y might be impos$ on 9 "s ?+s1 :i* !y relate conc]n+ him1 especially :5 !y comp>e him ) ! apo/les1 & anci5t prophets1 n except+ ,moses himself 9 ?is respect2 &1 x is c]ta91 _m ?+s are relat$1 ( 8 miracles1 :i* seem too fabul\s to obta9 cr$it2 yet !re is gr\nd en\gh1 f all t !y say1 to suppose t he wr\ght "s1 & t !re=e1 9 8 "t1 !y 7 n :olly ceas$4 7,vid4 ,greg4 ,nyss4 9 cit4 ,greg4 ,?aum4 & ,basil de ,sp4 ,sanct4 cap4 #bi47 ,& ,orig5 affirms1 t1 9 8 "t1 ! ,*ri/ians _h a p[] to p]=m _m miracul\s cures1 & to =etell ?+s to come1 7,vid4 ,lib4 ,i4 contr4 ,cels47 44 ,if ?is _h n be5 true1 ,celsus1 :o want$ nei!r malice1 nor a w to oppose1 w\ld c]ta9ly h detect$ ! fallacy4 ,& ,t]tullian1 7,vid4 ,apologet4 cap4 #bc47 appeals to x = ! pro( ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 (f]+ to lay 8 life & reputation at /ake1 if ! ,*ri/ians1 :5 publicly call+ ^u ,god1 did n cure ^? :o 7 possess$ ) devils4 ,footnote #bhe3 8,! is an extraord9>y ambassador ( ,*ri/4 ,he 0 commission$ = extraord9>y purposes4 ,l ! g5]als ( a victori\s army1 ! apo/les ex]cis$1 9 ! "n ( _! ,k+1 au?ority ?r\gh\t all p>ts ( ! vanqui%$ empire1 until ! regul> magi/racy 0 organiz$ & fully settl$4 ,!y h no successors 9 ?is respect4 ,! presbyt] is fully compet5t to all ord9>y adm9i/rations4 ,9 relation to su* cases1 ! apo/les !mselves are no m ?an presbyt]s4 #a ,pet4 v4 #a4 ,*ur* gov]nm5t is subord9ate to evangelic doctr9e4 ,! p[] giv5 to ! apo/les1 0 int5d$ solely = subs]vi5cy to _! prea*+4 #b ,cor4 xiii4 #h4 ,tea*+ is ! highe/ dignity 9 ! *ur*1 because x is ! mo/ useful & labori\s s]vice4 ,prea*+ 0 ! pr9cipal "w ( ! apo/les4 ,! ambition ( prelates has inv]t$ ?is div9e ord]4 ,prea*+ is ! meane/ s]vice 9 ! popi% & episcopal *ur*es4 ,x is m]ely subs]vi5t to ! gov]nm5t ( bi%ops & ( popes4 ,! bi%ops exalt ! mean above ! end4 ,gov]nm5t is1 ) !m1 ! pr9cipal "p ( religion4 ,to be 9 p[] is m dignifi$ ?an to edify4 ,apo/olic au?ority 0 f\nd$ ^u apo/olic gifts4 ,god 0 ! au?or ( bo?1 & bo? 7 subs]vi5t to tea*+4 ,none c pret5d to a succession ( apo/olic p[]1 )\t a succession ( ! gifts :i* qualifi$ = x4 ,! evangeli/s 7 extraord9>y m9i/]s4 ,z orda9$ presbyt]s1 !y ex]cis$ ! ord9>y p[] ( ! pa/or4 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ad4 ,_! pr9cipal "w 0 tea*+1 & organiz+ *ur*es1 by apo/olic direction4 ,! ord9>y m9i/]s /ood 9 ne$ ( ?is assi/ance4 ,!y _h n1 z yet1 ! ,new ,te/am5t revelation 9 writ+4 ,! evangeli/s1 9 "p1 suppli$ ?is defect4 ,timo?y w\ld h be51 to ! *ur*es :i* he visit$1 :at ! epi/les s5t to him by ,paul1 are to u--a directory ^u :i* we may dep5d4 is a "n ( (fice4 ,x is borr[$ f ! synagogue 1 7,*azan1 ov]se]47 ,maimonides de ,sanh$4 ,cap4 #d4 describes him1 z #8! presbyt] :o lab\rs 9 ^w & doctr9e4' ,bi%op & presbyt]1 or1 z our translation sometimes reads1 ov]se]s & eld]s1 are diff]5t names ( ! same (fic]4 ,acts xx4 #ag-bh4 ,presbyt] is expressive ( ! au?ority1 & episcopos1 ( ! duty1 ( ! pa/or4 ,! angel ( ! *ur* is analog\s to ! ,,selih-,,jebur ( ! synagogue4 ,! 0 ! m9i/] ^: (fice x 0 publicly to read & expla9 ! law & ! prophets4 ,! duties ( ! *ri/ian m9i/] may be kn[n1 by ! names giv5 to him 9 ! scriptures4 ,! names :i* are div9ely giv5 to m51 are always expressive ( "s important article ( _! conduct & "*4 ,presbyt] is a t]m ( p[]1 & po9ts out ! rul]2 pa/or po9ts out a public purveyor ( spiritual provisions = ! *ur*2 bi%op1 ! spiritual inspector ( ! /ate ( ! congregation2 tea*]1 ! public in/ructor ( ! congregation2 & angel1 ! mess5g] ( ,god to m54 ,all ^! *>act]s unite 9 ! m9i/] ( ! gospel4 ,by ea* ( ^! names is he kn[n 9 ! scriptures4 1 & its p>5t ,greek v]b1 are d]iv$ f ! ,hebrew 1 to m9i/]4 ,diaconos1 is "o :o r5d]s a s]vice4 ,x is appli$1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 to ! ,r$eem] himself4 ,rom4 xv4 #h4--,to any religi\s wor%ipp]4 ,john xii4 #bf4--,to wom5 useful 9 religi\s conc]ns4 ,rom4 xvi4 #a4--,to civil rul]s4 ,rom4 xiii4 #d4--,to all m9i/]s ( religion1 :e!r extraord9>y z apo/les1 or ord9>y pa/ors4 #a ,cor4 iii4 #e4 ,acts i4 #ad4 ,col4 i4 #g4 ,e p]son1 public or private1 male or female1 :o r5d]s any s]vice to ano!r1 is a deacon4 ,b1 besides ?is g5]al use ( ! ^w1 x is a t]m ( (fice1 9 ! *ur*40 ,m',,leod',s ,,eccl4 ,,cat4 ,footnote #bhf3 ,see ,que/4 clviii4 clix4 ,footnote #bhg3 4 ,footnote #bhh3 4 ,footnote #bhi3 ,legatus4 ,footnote #bij3 ,see ,cald]wood ,alt>4 ,damsc4 ,jameson's fundam5tals ( ! hi]>*y exam9$2 ,=re/]'s hi]>*ical bi%op's claim1 c4 & ,cl>kson's no evid5ce = diocesan *ur*es2 & 8 diocesan *ur*es n yet discov]$1 c4 ,footnote #bia3 ,see ,cl>kson's primitive episcopacy1 *ap4 #g4 9 :i* he obs]ves1 t x 0 decre$1 by "s c\ncils1 t !y %\ld cont9ue 9 ?is /ate ( probation1 at lea/1 two or ?ree ye>s2 & t ,augu/9 cont9u$ s long a ,cate*um51 z appe>s f ! acc\nt t ,fa!r gives ( 8 age1 :5 conv]t$ to ,*ri/ianity1 & aft]w>ds receiv$ into ! *ur* by ,ambrose4 ,footnote #bib3 ,see ,primitive ,episcopacy1 ,page #ahi-aig4 ,footnote #bic3 ,see ,cl>kson's ,primitive ,episcopacy1 *ap4 #h4 9 :i* he ref]s to sev]al places1 9 ! writ+s ( t excell5t ,fa!r1 to ! same purpose4 ,footnote #bid3 ,see ,/ill+fleet ,ir54 ,page #bgf4 ,footnote #bie3 8,m ?an f\rte5 hundr$ ye>s ago ! sup]iority ( ! ,prelates to ,presbyt]s 0 attack$1 9 ! mo/ direct & op5 mann]1 z hav+ no au?ority f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! bann] ( opposition 0 rais$ n by a mean & obscure declaim]2 b by a mo/ consummate ,!ologian4 #8,by "o :o1 9 ! judgm5t ( ,erasmus1 01 )\t controv]sy by f> ! mo/ le>n$ & mo/ eloqu5t ( all ! ,*ri/ians2 & ! pr9ce ( ,*ri/ian ,div9es4'#bif--;,by ! illu/ri\s ,j]ome4#big ,?us he lays d[n bo? doctr9e & fact relative to ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*1 9 8 comm5t>y on ,titus i4 #e4 ,t ?\ %\lde/ orda9 ,presbyt]s 9 e city1 z ,i _h appo9t$ !e4#bih--,:at sort ( ,presbyt]s ought to be orda9$ he %[s aft]w>ds1--,if any be blameless1 ! husb& ( "o wife1 c4 & !n adds1 = a bi%op mu/ be blameless z ! /ew>d ( ,god1 c4 ,a ,presbyt]1 !re=e1 is ! same z a ,bi%op3 & be=e !re 71 by ! in/igation ( ! devil1 p>ties 9 religion2 & x 0 said among diff]5t p1 ,i am ( ,paul1 & ,i ( ,apollos1 & ,i ( ,cephas1 ! *ur*es 7 gov]n$ by ! jo9t c\nsel ( ! ,presbyt]s4 ,b aft]w>ds1 :5 e "o acc\nt$ ^? :om he baptiz$ z belong+ to himself & n to ,*ri/1 x 0 decre$ ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 t "o1 *os5 f among ! ,presbyt]s1 %\ld be put ov] ! re/1 & t ! :ole c>e ( ! *ur* %\ld be committ$ to him1 & ! se$s ( s*isms tak5 away4 8,%\ld any "o ?9k t ?is is my private op9ion1 & n ! doctr9e ( ! scriptures1 let him read ! words ( ! apo/les 9 8 epi/le to ! ,philippians2 #8,paul & ,timo!us1 ! s]vants ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to all ! sa9ts 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus :i* are at ,philippi1 ) ! bi%ops & deacons1' c4 ,philippi1 is a s+le city ( ,mac$onia2 & c]ta9ly 9 "o city !re c\ld n be sev]al bi%ops z !y are n[ /yl$2 b z !y1 at t "t1 call$ ! v same p]sons bi%ops :om !y call$ ,presbyt]s1 ! ,apo/le has spok5 )\t di/9ction ( bi%ops z ,presbyt]s4 8,%\ld ?is matt] yet appe> d\btful to any "o1 unless x be prov$ by an additional te/imony2 x is writt5 9 ! acts ( ! ,apo/les1 t :5 ,paul _h come to ,miletum1 he s5t to ,ephesus & call$ ! ,presbyt]s ( t *ur*1 & among o!r ?+s said to !m1 #8take he$ to y\rselves & to all ! flock 9 :i* ! ,holy ,_s ha? made y ,bi%ops4' ,take p>ticul> notice1 t call+ ! ,,presbyt]s ( ! s+le city ( ,ephesus1 he aft]w>ds names ! same p]sons ,,bi%ops40 ,aft] fur!r quotations f ! epi/le to ! ,hebrews1 & f ,pet]1 he proce$s3 8,our int5tion 9 ^! rem>ks is to %[ t1 among ! anci5ts1 ,presbyt]s & ,bi%ops 7 ,,! ,,v ,,same4 ,b t ,,by ,,little ,,& ,,little1 t ! plants ( diss5sions might be pluck$ up1 ! :ole conc]n 0 devolv$ ^u an individual4 ,z ! ,presbyt]s1 !re=e1 ,,"k t !y are subject$1 ,,by ,,! ,,cu/om ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*1 to him :o is set ov] !m2 s let ! ,bi%ops "k1 t !y are great] ?an ,presbyt]s ,,m ,,by ,,cu/om1 ?an by ,,any ,,real ,,appo9tm5t ( ,,*ri/40 ,he pursues ! same argum5t1 ) great po9t1 9 8 fam\s ,epi/le to ,evagrius1 ass]t+ & prov+ f ! ,scriptures1 t 9 ! beg9n+ & dur+ ! ,apo/les' days1 a ,bi%op & a ,presbyt] 7 ! same ?+4 ,he !n goes on3 8,z to ! fact1 t ,,aft]w>ds1 "o 0 ,,elect$ to preside ov] ! re/1 ?is 0 done z a rem$y aga9/ s*ism2 le/ e "o draw+ 8 proselytes to himself1 %\ld r5d ! *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,= ev5 at ,alex&ria1 f ! ,evangeli/ ,m>k to ! ,bi%ops ,h]aclas & ,dionysius1 ! ,presbyt]s always *ose "o ( _! numb]1 plac$ him 9 a sup]ior /ation1 & gave him ! title ( ,bi%op3 9 ! same mann] z if an army %\ld ,,make an emp]or2 or ! deacons %\ld *oose f among !mselves1 "o :om !y knew to be p>ticul>ly active1 & %\ld call him ,,ar*-,,deacon4 ,=1 except+ ord9ation1 :at is done by a ,bi%op1 :i* may n be done by a ,presbyt]8 ,nor is x to be suppos$1 t ! *ur* %\ld be "o ?+ at ,rome1 & ano!r 9 all ! _w besides4 ,bo? ,france & ,brita91 & ,africa1 & ,p]sia1 & ! ,ea/1 & ,india1 & all ! b>b>\s nations wor%ip "o ,*ri/1 obs]ve "o rule ( tru?4 ,if y dem& au?ority1 ! globe is great] ?an a city4 ,:]ev] a ,bi%op %all be f\nd1 :e!r a ,rome1 or ,eugubium1 or ,con/ant9ople1 or ,rhegium1 or ,alex&ria1 or ,tanis1 he has ! same pret5sions1 ! same prie/hood40#bii ,"h is an acc\nt ( ! orig9 & progress ( ,episcopacy1 by a ,fa!r :om ! ,episcopalians !mselves admit to h be5 ! mo/ able & le>n$ man ( 8 age2 & h[ contradictory x is to _! own acc\nt1 ! read] w be at no loss to p]ceive1 :5 he %all h foll[$ u ?r\gh an analysis ( its sev]al p>ts4 #a4 ,,j]ome expressly d5ies ! sup]iority ( ,bi%ops to ,presbyt]s1 by div9e "r4 ,to prove 8 ass]tion on ?is head1 he goes directly to ! scriptures2 & argues1 z ! advocates ( p>ity d1 f ! int]*angeable titles ( ,bi%op & ,presbyt]s2 f ! directions giv5 to !m )\t ! lea/ intimation ( diff]5ce 9 _! au?ority2 & f ! p[]s ( ,presbyt]s1 undisput$ 9 8 day4 #b4 ,,j]ome /ates x z an hi/orical fact1 t1 9 ! orig9al con/itution ( ! *ur*1 be=e ! devil _h z mu* influ5ce z he acquir$ aft]w>ds1 ! *ur*es 7 gov]n$ by ! jo9t c\nsels ( ! ,presbyt]s4 #c4 ,,j]ome /ates x z an hi/orical fact1 t ?is gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*es1 by ,presbyt]s alone1 cont9u$ until1 = ! avoid+ ( sc&al\s qu>rels & s*isms1 x 0 ?\ght exp$i5t to alt] x4 8,aft]w>ds10 says he1 8:5 e "o acc\nt$ ^? :om he baptiz$ z belong+ to himself1 & n to ,*ri/1 x 0 decre$ ?r\gh\t ! :ole _w1 t "o1 *os5 f among ! ,presbyt]s1 %\ld be put ov] ! re/1 & t ! :ole c>e ( ! *ur* %\ld be committ$ to him40 #d4 ,,j]ome /ates x z an hi/orical fact1 t ?is *ange 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur*--?is creation ( a sup]ior ord] ( m9i/]s1 took place1 n at once1 b by degrees--8,paulatim10 says he1 8by little & little40 ,! precise date on :i* ?is innovation ^u primitive ord] comm5c$1 he does n m5tion2 b he says positively1 t x did n take place till ! facti\s _s ( ! ,cor9?ians _h spread itself 9 diff]5t c\ntries1 to an al>m+ ext5t4 8,9 populis10 is 8 expression4 ,assur$ly1 ?is 0 n ! "w ( a day4 ,x _h n be5 accompli%$ :5 ! apo/olic epi/les 7 writt51 because ,j]ome appeals to ^! = pro( t ! *ur*es 7 !n gov]n$ by ! jo9t c\nsels ( ,presbyt]s2 & x is incr$ible t su* ru9\s diss5sions1 _h !y exi/$1 %\ld n h be5 notic$ 9 lett]s to o!rs beside ! ,cor9?ians4 ,! disease inde$1 0 ( a nature to spread rapidly2 b /ill x mu/ h "t to travel4 ,) all ! zeal ( ,satan himself1 & ( a p>cel ( wick$ or fooli% cl]gym5 to help him1 x c\ld n m>* f p to p1 & clime to clime1 b 9 a c\rse ( ye>s4 ,if ,episcopacy 0 ! apo/olic cure = s*ism1 ! contagion mu/ h smitt5 ! nations l a fla% ( lightn+4 ,?is w\ld h be5 q z extraord9>y z an in/antane\s *ange ( gov]nm5t3--,no3 ! progress ( ! mis*ief 0 gradual1 & s1 accord+ to ,j]ome1 0 ! progress ( ! rem$y :i* ! wisdom ( ! times devis$4#cjj ,we agree ) !m1 :o ?9k t ! exp]im5t introduc$ m evil ?an x bani%$4 #e4 ,,j]ome /ates z hi/orical facts1 t ! elevation ( "o ,presbyt] ov] ! o!rs1 0 a human contrivance2 0 n impos$ by au?ority1 b crept 9 by cu/om2--& t ! ,presbyt]s ( 8 day1 knew ?is v well4 ,z1 !re=e1 says he1 ! ,presbyt]s ,,"k t !y are subject$ to _! sup]ior by ,,cu/om1 s let ! bi%ops "k t !y are above ! ,presbyt]s1 r by ! ,,cu/om ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*1 ?an by ! ,"l's appo9tm5t4 #f4 ,,j]ome /ates x z an hi/orical fact1 t ! fir/ bi%ops 7 made by ! ,presbyt]s !mselves2 & consequ5tly !y c\ld nei!r h1 nor communicate any au?ority above t ( ,presbyt]s4 8,aft]w>ds10 says he1 8to prev5t s*ism1 "o 0 elect$ to preside ov] ! re/40 ,elect$ & commission$ by :om8 ,by ! ,presbyt]s3 = he imm$iately gives y a broad fact :i* x is impossible to expla9 away4 8,at ,alex&ria10 he tells y1 8f ! evangeli/ ,m>k to ! ,bi%ops ,h]aclas & ,dionysius10 i4e4 till ab\t ! middle ( ! ?ird c5tury1 8! ,presbyt]s always *ose "o ( _! numb]1 0plac$ him 9 a sup]ior /ation1 & gave him ! title ( ,bi%op48 ,,*ri/ian',s ,,magaz9e4 ,footnote #bif3 ,we quote ! words ( "o :o 0 assur$ly no fri5d to our cause1 vid4 ,cave1 ,84 ,litt4 ,script3 ,eccles4 p #aga4 ,ed #agbj4 ,fol4 ,footnote #big3 ,prosp]1 :o 0 ne>ly 8 cotempor>y1 calls him magi/] mundi3 i4 e4 ! tea*] ( ! _w4 ,ib4 ,footnote #bih3 8,qui qualis ,presbyt] debeat ord9>i1 9 consequ5tibus diss]5s hoc ait3 ,si quis e/ s9e crim9e1 unius uxoris vir10 et ct]a3 po/ea intulit1 8,oportet4 n4 ,episcopum s9e crim9e esse1 tanquam ,dei disp5satorem40 ,idem e/ ergo ,presbyt]1 qui et ,episcopus1 et antequam diaboli in/9ctu1 /udia 9 religione fi]5t1 et dic]etur 9 populis3 8,ego sum ,pauli1 ego ,apollo1 ego autem ,ceph30 communi ,presbyt]orum consilio ecclesi gub]nabantur4 ,po/quam v]o unusquisque eos1 quos baptizav]at1 suos putabat esse1 non ,*ri/i3 9 toto orbe decretum e/1 ut unus de ,presbyt]is electus sup]pon]etur ct]is1 ad quem omnis ecclesia cura p]t9]et et s*ismatum sem9a toll]5tur4 ,putet aliquis non scriptur>um1 s$ no/ram1 esse s5t5tiam ,episcopum et ,presbyt]um unum esse2 et aliud tatis1 aliud esse nom5 (ficii3 relegat ,apo/oli ad ,philipponses v]ba dic5tis3 ,paulus et ,timo!us s]vi ,jesu ,*ri/i1 omnibus sanctis 9 ,*ri/o ,jesu1 qui sunt ,philippis1 cum ,episcopis et ,diaconis1 gratia vobis et pax1 et reliqua4 ,philippi una e/ urbs ,mac$oni1 et c]te 9 una civitate plures ut nuncupantur1 ,episcopi esse non pot]ant4 ,s$ quia eosdem ,episcopos illo tempore quos et ,presbyt]os appellabant1 propt]ea indiff]5t] de ,episcopis quasi de ,presbyt]is e/ locutus4 ,adhuc hoc alicui videatur ambiguum1 nisi alt]o te/imonio comprobetur4 ,9 ,actibus ,apo/olorum scriptum e/1 quod cum v5isset ,apo/olus ,miletum1 mis]it ,ephesum1 et vocav]it ,presbyt]os eccslesi ejusdem1 quibus po/ea int] ct]a sit locutus3 att5dite vobis1 et omni gregi 9 quo vos ,spiritus sanctus posuit ,episcopos1 pasc]e ecclesiam ,dom9i quam acquisivit p] sangu9em suum4 ,et hoc dilig5tius obs]vate1 quo modo unius civitatis ,ephesi ,presbyt]os vocans1 po/ea eosdem ,episcopos dix]it--,hc propt]ea1 ut o/5d]emus apud vet]es eosdem fuisse ,presbyt]os quos et ,episcopos4 ,paulatim v]o1 ut diss5sionum plant>ia evell]5tur1 ad unum omnem solicitud9em esse delatam4--,sicut ergo ,presbyt]i sciunt se ex ecclesi consuetud9e ei1 qui sibi propositus fu]it1 esse subjectos1 ita ,episcopi nov]9t se magis consuetud9e quam dispositionis dom9ic v]itate1 ,presbyt]is esse majores4 ,hi]onymi ,com3 9 ,tit3 ,i4 #a4 ,opp4 ,tom4 ,,vi4 p4 #afh1 ed4 ,victorii1 ,p>is1 #afbc4 ,fol4 ,footnote #bii3 ,vid4 ,blondel4 ,apol4 pro ,s5t4 ,hi]on4 ,footnote #cjj3 ,our oppon5ts1 :o cont5d t no?+ c be conclud$ f ! promiscu\s use ( ! scriptural titles ( (fice1 are yet compell$ to ackn[l$ge t ,bi%op & ,presbyt] 7 aft]w>ds sep>at$ & re/rict$1 ! =m] to ! sup]ior1 & ! latt] to ! inf]ior ord] ( m9i/]s4 ,we w\ld ask !m :5 & :y ?is 0 done8 ,if x 0 n necess>y to di/+ui% ^! (fic]s by specific titles 9 ! apo/les' day1 :at necessity 0 !re = su* a di/9ction aft]w>ds8 ,! *ur* might h gone on1 z %e began1 to ?is v h\r2 & :at w\ld h be5 ! h>m8 ,nay1 !re 0 a necessity = ! di/9ction2 & ,j]ome has bl[n ! secret4 ,:5 "o ( ! ,presbyt]s 0 set ov] ! heads ( ! o!rs1 !re 0 a new (fic] & he want$ a "n4 ,s !y appropriat$ ! t]m ,bi%op to him2 & ?us avoid$ ! odium ( inv5t+ a title unkn[n to ! scripture4 ,! p1 no d\bt1 7 told t !re 0 no mat]ial alt]ation 9 ! scriptural ord]2 & he>+ no?+ b a "n to :i* !y _h always be5 accu/om$1 !y 7 ! less />tl$4 ,footnote #cja3 ,see ,page #ebb1 ante4 ,"s1 inde$1 *oose to say1 t p]sons t /& m imm$iately relat$ to _! respective *ur*es1 are pa/ors 9 ! ca?olic *ur*1 ?\gh n ( x2 :i*1 if ! words be rightly und]/ood1 does n militate aga9/ :at we ass]t4 4 ,ignat4 epi/4 ad ,philad4 p4 #db4 ,footnote #cjb3 1 :i* ,beza r5d]s1 ,communibus calculis allectus e/ cum undecem ,apo/olis4 ,footnote #cjc3 1 ,cum ipsi p] suffragia creass5t p] s+ulas ecclesias ,presbyt]os4 ,! le>n$ ,dr4 ,ow51 9 8 ,true ,nature ( a ,gospel-*ur*1 c4 ,page #fh-ga4 proves t ! ^w 1 9 sev]al ,greek writ]s1 is us$ to signify ! *oice ( a p]son to (fice by suffrage1 or vote1 :i* 0 done by lift+ up ! h&4 ,& he obs]ves1 t all our old ,engli% translations r5d] ! words1 9 ?is text1 orda9+ or creat+ eld]s by ! suffrage ( ! disciples4 ,& he f>!r obs]ves1 t ! ^w is b once m us$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 viz4 9 #b ,cor4 viii4 #ai4 :]e x is r5d]$1 he 0 *os51 c4 ,see m to ?is purpose 9 ! place b n[ m5tion$4 ,footnote #cjd3 signifies1 to hold out ! h&4 ,x is comp\nd$ ( 1 ! h&1 & 1 to ext5d4 ,! action1 hold+ out ! h&1 is expressive ( *oice & resolution4 ,x m>ks a decision ( ! w1 :e!r intimat$ or execut$4 ,! ^w 1 is us$ to signify div9e appo9tm5t4 ,acts x4 #da4 1 ,human *oice1 h[ev] express$4 #b ,cor4 viii4 #ai4 ,& #c;dly1 x signifies to elect to (fice1 by hold+ up ! "r h&4 8,at ,a!ns1 "s ( ! magi/rates 7 call$ 1 because !y 7 elect$ by ! p 9 ?is mann]40 ,p>khur/4 ,! "r ( *oos+ spiritual rul]s1 is 9 ! *ri/ian p2 ! p[] ( ord9ation1 9 ^? :o are already orda9$4 1 ,acts xiv4 #bc1 embraces election & consequ5t ord9ation ( eld]s 9 ! *ur*4 ,! h& is ! in/rum5t ( p[]4 is us$ 9 scripture = m9i/]ial action4 ,acts xiv4 #c4 ,luke iv4 #aa4 ,h5ce1 imposition ( h&s is a communication ( p[]4 ,?is significant action 0 kn[n to ! patri>*s4 ,g54 xlviii4 #ad4 ,! presbyt]s ( ! synagogue 7 orda9$ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,9 its scriptural usage1 ?is action is univ]sally expressive ( "s communication f him :o lays on ! h&1 to him ^u :om x is laid4 ,9 any o!r s5se1 x is a common1 & n a religi\s action4 #a4 ,x is a mean ( communicat+ bodily vig\r4 ,m>k vi4 #e4 #b4 ,x is a communication ( special bless+4 ,g54 xlviii4 #ad4 ,m>k x4 #af4 #c4 ,x is a mean ( imp>t+ ! p[] ( miracles--! gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,acts viii4 #ag4 #d4 ,& x is a communication ( m9i/]ial au?ority4 ,numb4 xxvii4 #ah4 #bc4 ,deut4 xxxiv4 #i4 #a ,tim4 v4 #bb4 ,physical /r5g?1 special bless+1 miracul\s p[]1 & moral au?ority1 h1 accord+ to div9e appo9tm5t1 be5 communicat$ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,^! ?+s h also be5 o!rwise communicat$4 ,god selects means adequate to ! end4 ,all ! communications m5tion$ 9 scripture z made by ! imposition ( h&s1 are ( an extraord9>y k9d1 except "o--t ( au?ority4 ,?is is alone capable ( be+ regulat$ by ord9>y ag5cy4 ,m',,leod',s ,,eccl4 ,,cat4 ,footnote #cje3 ,see ! ,true ,nature ( a ,gospel *ur*1 ,page #gh-hc4 :]e x appe>s1 f ,ignatius1 ,t]tullian1 ,orig51 & ,cyprian1 t ?is 0 practis$ 9 ! ?ree fir/ c5turies2 & f ,blondel's ,apology1 :i* he ref]s to1 t x 0 cont9u$ 9 "s foll[+ ages4 ,footnote #cjf3 ,vid4 ,aug4 de ,bapt4 contr4 ,donat4 ,lib4 ,,iii4 cap4 #f4 ,quid e/ aliud manus impositio quam oratio sup] hom9em8 ,footnote #cjg3 ,vid4 ,greg4 ,naz4 ,epi/4 #db4 ad ,procop4 ,footnote #cjh3 ,ne> ! latt] end ( ! second c5tury1 ,pantnus 0 a celebrat$ cate*i/1 9 ! s*ool support$ by ! *ur* at ,alex&ria2 & ,clem5s ,alex&r9us 0 8 fir/ s*ol>1 & aft]w>ds succe$$ him 9 ! "w ( a tea*]2 & ,orig5 0 ,clem5t's s*ol>1 & 0 aft]w>ds employ$ 9 ! same "w 9 t s*ool4 ,&1 9 ! f\r? c5tury1 ,a?anasius1 :o /r5u\sly def5d$ ! fai?1 9 ! c\ncil ( ,nice1 aga9/ ,arius1 _h 8 education 9 ! same s*ool2 & ,didymus1 :o fl\ri%$ ab\t ! middle ( t c5tury1 0 a cate*i/ !re91 & ,j]om & ,ruff9us 7 8 s*ol>s4 ,footnote #cji3 ,s ! vulg> ,lat9 translation r5d]s ! ^w 1 ,ei qui se cate*izat4 ,footnote #caj3 ,vid4 ,hi]on4 9 ,ephes4 iv4 #aa4 ,non ait alios pa/ores1 & alios magi/ros2 s$ alios pa/ores1 et ,magi/ros1 ut qui pa/or e/1 esse debeat magi/]2 nec 9 ecclesiis pa/oris sibi nom5 assum]e1 nisi posset doc]e quos pascit4 ,aug4 epi/4 #ei4 pa/ores doctores eosdem puto esse1 ut non alios pa/ores alios doctores intelligamus1 s$ ideo cum prdixisset pa/ores subjunxisse doctores ut intellig]5t pa/ores ad (ficium suum p]t9]e doctr9am4 ,footnote #caa3 ,! p>ticle seems to be exegetical1 & ought to be r5d]$ ev54 ,see ! note 9 ,vol4 ,i1 page #cah4 ,! words are1 4 ,footnote #cab3 ,vid4 ,t]tull4 de bapt4 baptiz&i habet jus episcopus1 doctr9 presbyt]i diaconi4 ,footnote #cac3 ,,*ri/ has n lodg$ *ur*-p[] 9 ! h&s ( diocesan bi%ops1 t be> rule ov] prea*+ presbyt]s4 7#a47 ,! scriptures expressly =bid all lordly dom9ion 9 ! *ur*1 #c ,john #i4 #a ,pet4 v4 #c4 ,luke xxii4 #be1 #bf4 ,matt4 xx4 #be1 #bf4 ,n tyrannical1 b lordly dom9ion1 h[ev] mild1 is "h prohibit$4 ,! ,greek ^w express+ x is us$ by ! ,,sev5ty 9 ,g54 i4 #bh4 ,psalm lxxii4 #h4 cx4 #b4 to express dom9ion1 :i* none d>e pret5d to be tyrannical4--,h[ absurd to imag9e1 t ! "m ( ,james & ,john ask$ a tyrannical p[] = h] sons f ,*ri/6 ,or t he1 :o ackn[l$g$ ,cs>'s au?ority1 ,matt4 xxii4 #ba4 w\ld repres5t all hea!n rul]s z tyrants6 7#b47 ,bi%ops & ,presbyt]s are repres5t$ z ! v same (fic]s 9 scripture4 ,sev]al bi%ops or ov]se]s 7 at ,ephesus1 all ( :om are call$ eld]s or presbyt]s1 ,acts xx4 #ag1 #bh4 ,sev]al bi%ops gov]n$ ! *ur* 9 ,philippi1 no great city1 hav+ no inf]ior (fic]s b deacons1 ,phil4 i4 #a4 #a ,tim4 iii4 #c4 ,! reason :y eld]s or presbyt]s mu/ be ( good report is1 t bi%ops mu/ be blameless2 :i* m>ks !m ! same1 ,tit4 i4 #e1 #f4 ,eld]s mu/ fe$ ,god's flock ,,episcop\ntes1 act+ ! "p ( bi%ops ov] !m1 #a ,pet4 v4 #b1 #c4 ,judas _h a bi%opric1 ,acts i4 #bj4 ,pet] & ,john1 n inf]ior apo/les1 7 presbyt]s1 #a ,pet4 v4 #a4 #b ,john i4 7#c47 ,! p[] ( orda9+ pa/ors1 :i* diocesans claim = _! di/+ui%+ pr]ogative1 is1 by ! scripture1 plac$ 9 no /&+ *ur*-(fic]1 b 9 ! presbyt]y1 or meet+ ( eld]s4 ,nay1 :]e eld]s 7 orda9$1 ev5 ! apo/les did n by !mselves orda9 pa/ors1 b concurr$ z memb]s ( ! presbyt]y1 #b ,tim4 i4 #f4 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ad4 ,to anticipate objections1 x mu/ be obs]v$1 7#a47 ,t ! ,,twelve & ! ,,sev5ty disciples :om ,*ri/1 be=e 8 dea?1 appo9t$ to prea* ! gospel1 _h all ( !m equal p[] & au?ority1 & b a tempor>y commission1 ,matt4 x4 ,luke x4 #a-ba4 7#b47 ,! apo/le%ip = life be/[$ on sev]al aft] 8 resurrection1 0 an extraord9>y (fice1 9 :i* !y _h no successors4 7#c47 ,t nei!r ,timo?y nor ,titus 7 fix$ diocesans1 b it9]ant evangeli/s1 :o ei!r travell$ ) ! apo/les1 or 7 s5t by !m to supply _! place1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #a4 #b ,!ss4 i4 #a4 ,rom4 xvi4 #ba4 ,heb4 xiii4 #bc4 ,col4 i4 #a4 ,phil4 ii4 #ai4 #b ,cor4 i4 #a4 #a ,cor4 iv4 #ag4 xvi4 #aj4 #b ,cor4 i4 #ai4 iii4 #b4 #a ,tim4 i4 #c4 #b ,tim4 iv4 #i1 #aj4 #ab4 ,gal4 ii4 #c4 #b ,cor4 ii4 #ac4 vii4 #f1 #g4 viii4 #af1 #bc4 xii4 #ah4 ,tit4 iii4 #ab4 7#d47 ,t ! angels ( ! ,asian *ur*es 7 n diocesan bi%ops1 b _! pa/ors 9 g5]al3 & h5ce "o angel is sometimes address$ z sev]al p]sons1 ,rev4 ii4 #aj1 #bd4 7#e47 ,t = ! fir/ ?ree hundr$ ye>s ( ! ,*ri/ian *ur*1 su* z mod]at$ 9 _! c\rts1 or 7 m ag$1 or _h m not$ congregations1 7 (t5 call$ bi%ops3 &1 9 ! la/ case1 _h o!r orda9$ prea*]s to assi/ !m1 & to (ficiate 9 case ( _! imprisonm5t or dea?4 ,b we h no decisive pro( ( any diocesan lords4 ,nor d any1 except ! pr9cipal pa/ors ( ,rome1 seem to h /ruggl$ h>d = su* a pre-em95ce4 7#f47 ,t no ,prote/ant *ur*1 except 9 ,engl& & ,irel&1 is gov]n$ by diocesan bi%ops1 prop]ly s call$1 ?\gh inde$ ! almo/ nom9al ones ( ,sw$5 & ,d5m>k w\ld gladly be su*4 7#g47 ,t almo/ all ! not$ primitive doctors ( ! ,*ri/ian *ur* grant t diocesan ,episcopacy has no f\ndation 9 scripture4 7#h47 ,sc>cely "o argum5t ha? ev] be5 produc$ = ! support ( diocesan ,episcopacy1 b ha? be5 effectually ov]turn$ by "s o!r le>n$ prelati/2 nor inde$ c !y combat ! ,popi% gov]nm5t )\t de/roy+ _! own4 7#i47 ,diocesan bi%ops1 z su*1 h nev] be5 any hon\r to ! *ur*1 or c5tre ( unity3 b h (t5 be5 introduc]s & support]s ( ,popi% abom9ations4 ,,if ,*ri/ has n lodg$ *ur*-p[] 9 ! community ( ! fai?ful1 or 9 magi/rates1 or 9 diocesan bi%ops1 he mu/ h plac$ x 9 (fic]s ( 8 own appo9tm5t1 ,matt4 xvi4 #ai4 xviii4 #ah-bj4 #b ,cor4 x4 #h4 ,heb4 xiii4 #g1 #ag4 #a ,tim4 v4 #ag4 #a ,!ss4 v4 #ab4--,"s ( ^! 7 ,,extraord9>y1 appo9t$ = ! fir/ erection ( ! gospel-*ur*4 7#a47 ,,apo/les1 :o _h an imm$iate commission f ,*ri/ equally ext5d$ to all nations1 z occasions (f]$1--7 privileg$ ) an infallibility 9 _! doctr9e2--_h a con/ant p[] ( work+ miracles z direct$ by ,god1 & ( speak+ languages :i* !y _h nev] le>n$2--_h p[] to conf] ! miracul\s influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,gho/ on o!rs1 & ( s5d+ =? evangeli/s1 or by !mselves orda9+ presbyt]s & deacons1 ,m>k xvi4 #ae-bj4 ,acts i4-xxi4 7#b47 ,,evangeli/s1 :o assi/$ ! apo/les 9 plant+ or wat]+ *ur*es1 &1 by _! direction1 orda9$ presbyt]s & deacons1 & erect$ judicatories 9 infant *ur*es4 7#c47 ,,prophets1 :o expla9$ d>k passages ( scripture1 & sometimes =etold future ev5ts1 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #bi-cb4 ,acts xi4 #bh4 xxi4 #aj1 #aa4 ,o!rs ( ^! (fic]s 7 ,,ord9>y1 :i* are divid$ into ,,bi%ops1 ,,ov]se]s or ,,eld]s1 & ,,deacons4 ,bi%ops or eld]s are subdivid$ into pa/ors1 or eld]s t lab\r 9 ^w & doctr9e1 & eld]s t only rule well4 ,_! "n ,,bi%op or ,,ov]se] m>ks _! au?ority ov] & inspection ( o!rs4 ,,presbyt] or ,,eld] d5otes _! gravity1 prud5ce1 & exp]i5ce1 & _! be+ b subord9ate rul]s "u ,*ri/ to decl>e & execute 8 laws4 ,?us we h ?ree di/9ct k9ds ( *ur*-(fic]s1 ,,pa/ors1 ,,rul+ ,,eld]s1 & ,,deacons4 ,! (fice ( ! fir/ includes ! p[] ( ! two latt]2 & t ( ! second ! p[] ( ! la/1 b n ! di/+ui%+ p[] ( ! fir/2 & ! (fice ( deacons includes no p[] peculi> to ei!r ( ! two prec$+ (fices4 ,i4 ,! pa/oral (fice is a spiritual relation to ! ,*ri/ian *ur*1 emp[]+ m5 to prea* ! gospel1 disp5se ! sacram5ts1 & concur 9 acts ( gov]n+ *ur*-memb]s4 ,its div9e in/itution is evid5t4 7#a47 ,god furni%es & appo9ts pa/ors1 tea*]s1 bi%ops or ov]se]s1 9 ! *ur*1 #a ,cor4 xii4 #bh4 ,eph4 iv4 #aa4 ,acts xx4 #bh4 ,rom4 xii4 #f-h4 7#b47 ,! qualifications ( su* (fic]s are div9ely prescrib$1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #a-h4 v4 #ba1 #bb4 ,tit4 i4 #e-i4 7#c47 ,su* *>act]s are1 by ! ,holy ,gho/1 ascrib$ to !m1 z import au?ority & call to _! ^w1 z pa/ors1 tea*]s1 rul]s1 /ew>ds1 prea*]s1 h]alds1 ambassadors1 bi%ops1 ,eph4 iv4 #aa4 #a ,cor4 xii4 #bh4 #a ,tim4 v4 #ag4 #a ,cor4 iv4 #a1 #b4 ,luke xii4 #db4 ,rom4 x4 #ae4 #b ,cor4 v4 #ai1 #bj4 ,acts xx4 #bh4 #a ,pet4 v4 #b1 #c4 ,rev4 i4 #bj4 #a ,!ss4 v4 #ab4 ,col4 i4 #g4 ,eph4 vi4 #ba4 ,matt4 ix4 #ch4 7#d47 ,! mann] ( _! entrance on _! (fice1 by ! call ( ! *ur* & ord9ation ( ! presbyt]y1 is div9ely prescrib$1 ,acts i4 #ae-bf4 xiv4 #bc4 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ad4 7#e47 ,! "w :i* belongs to ?is (fice is div9ely prescrib$1 #a ,pet4 v4 #b1 #c4 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ad-af4 ,acts vi4 #b1 #d4 #b ,tim4 iv4 #b4 ii4 #be1 #bf4 #b ,cor4 xii4 #ae4 #a ,cor4 #i1 #af1 #ag4 ,ezek4 xxxiv4 #b1 #d4 ,heb4 xiii4 #ag4 ,acts xxvi4 #ag1 #ah4 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ai1 #bj4 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bc-bf4 #b ,tim4 ii4 #b4 ,cor4 v4 #d1 #ac4 ,tit4 iii4 #aj4 #b ,cor4 ii4 #f1 #g4 7#f47 ,p's behavi\r t[>ds m9i/]s is prescrib$ by ,god1 #a ,!ss4 v4 #ab1 #ac4 #a ,tim4 v4 #ag4 ,heb4 xiii4 #g1 #ag4 ,gal4 vi4 #f4 #a ,cor4 ix4 #g-ai4 #b ,!ss4 iii4 #a4 7#g47 ,god has promis$ !m enc\ragem5t 91 & a rew>d ( _! "w1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #c1 #e4 #f4 ,rev4 ii4 #a4 ,matt4 xxviii4 #bj4 xvi4 #ai4 ,john xx4 #bc4 ,matt4 x4 #dj-db4 ,luke x4 #af4 ,john xiii4 #bj4 #b ,tim4 iv4 #g1 #h4 ,! (fice ( ! gospel-m9i/ry is ,,p]petual1 cont9u+ till ! end ( ! _w4 7#a47 ,god has provid$ no?+ to supply its place3 ,nor c any be/[al ( ! ,holy ,gho/ exclude x1 any m ?an x did1 9 ! apo/olic age1 ,acts i4-xxi2 xxvi4 #ag1 #ah4 ,heb4 xi4 #dj4 7#b47 ,! necessity ( x is p]petual4 ,m5 are 9 e age ignorant & corrupt2 ,satan active2 h]esy & error rag+1 or ready to spr+ up2 gospel-my/]ies mu* unkn[n2 ! conv]sion ( s9n]s1 edification ( sa9ts1 & sil5c+ ( ga9say]s1 /ill necess>y1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #a-c4 #b ,tim4 iii4 #a-g4 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #c-ab4 ,acts xxvi4 #ag1 #ah4 ,eph4 iv4 #ab-ae4 ,tit4 i4 #aa4 7#c47 ,! removal ( ! gospel-m9i/ry is repres5t$ z a heavy judgm5t1 :i* x c\ld n be1 any m ?an ! aboli%+ ! ,jewi% c]emonies1 unless ! p]petual cont9uance ( x 7 necess>y1 ,rev4 ii4 #e4 7#d47 ,god has wond]fully pres]v$ a gospel-m9i/ry amid/ all ! de/ructive rage & p]secution ( hea!ns & anti*ri/ians1 ,rev4 vi2 xi2 xii2 xiv4 7#e47 ,! div9e ord9ances1 :i* are connect$ ) a gospel-m9i/ry1 are appo9t$ to cont9ue till ! end ( ! _w1 ,eph4 iv4 #aa-ac4 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ai1 #bj4 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bf4 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ad4 ,x is requisite to a man's be+ a m9i/] ( ! gospel1 t he be div9ely qualifi$ )1 7#a47 ,prop] abilities r5d]+ him apt to tea*2 :i* includes rational & exp]im5tal k ( div9e tru?s1 & be+ able to expla9 & inculcate !m 9 a mann] calculat$ to enlight5 ! m9ds1 impress ! consci5ces1 & excite ! affections ( 8 he>]s1 ,eph4 iv4 #g-aa4 #a ,cor4 ix4 #g4 iii4 #h4 vi4 #ai1 #bj4 #a ,tim4 iii4 #b4 #a ,cor4 xii4 #h4 ,col4 iv4 #c1 #d4 #a ,cor4 iv4 #ai4 ii4 #b1 #d1 #f1 #g1 #ac4 #b ,cor4 ii4 #ad4 v4 #aa4 iv4 #b1 #e4 #b ,tim4 ii4 #ae4 ,isa4 l4 #d4 xlix4 #a1 #b4 lviii4 #a4 ,mic4 iii4 #h4 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #bd1 #be4 ,acts xxiv4 #be4 7#b47 ,a blameless1 holy1 & edify+ conv]sation1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #a-h4 #b ,tim4 ii4 #b1 #ba1 #bb4 ,tit4 i4 #e-i4 7#c47 ,di/+ui%$ zeal = advanc+ ! glory ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 & t5d] compassion to ! s\ls ( m51 ,rev4 iii4 #ai4 ,psalm lxix4 #i4 cxix4 #aci4 ,gal4 iv4 #ah1 #ai4 #b ,cor4 xii4 #ad1 #ae4 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #h4 #a ,pet4 v4 #b4 ,jude #bb4 ,all heads ( families1 tea*]s ( y\?1 & ev5 neighb\rs1 ought1 9 a private mann]1 to in/ruct ^? "u _! *>ge 9 ! tru?s ( ! gospel2 b none1 )\t be+ regul>ly call$ to x1 h[ev] well qualifi$1 ought to ex]cise any "p ( ! m9i/]ial (fice4 7#a47 ,! scripture pla9ly di/+ui%es betwe5 gifts =1 & a mission to t (fice1 ,john xx4 #ba1 #bc4 ,isa4 vi4 #f1 #g1 #i4 7#b47 ,x mo/ expressly decl>es a call absolutely necess>y to r5d] "o a public tea*]1 ,rom4 x4 #ae4 ,heb4 v4 #d1 #f4 ,j]4 xxiii4 #ba1 #cb4 7#c47 ,! "* ( prea*]s1 h]alds1 ambassadors1 /ew>ds1 wat*m51 angels1 mess5g]s1 c4 necess>ily import a div9e call1 #a ,cor4 ix4 #ag4 #b ,cor4 v4 #bj4 #a ,cor4 iv4 #a1 #b4 ,heb4 xiii4 #ag4 ,rev4 i4 #bj4 7#d47 ,rules prescrib$ = ! qualifications1 election1 & ord9ation ( gospel-m9i/]s are decl>$ b9d+ until ! second com+ ( ,*ri/1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #a-h4 v4 #ba1 #bb4 vi4 #ac4 7#e47 ,god sev]ely puni%$ ,korah1 ,saul1 ,uzza1 ,uzziah1 & ! sons ( ,sceva1 = _! int]m$l+ ) ! "w ( ! sacr$ (fice1 ,num4 xvi4 #e-aa1 #cb-ch1 #dj4 #a ,sam4 xiii4 #h-ad4 #a ,*ron4 xiii4 #i1 #aj4 #b ,*ron4 xxvi4 #af-ah4 ,acts xix4 #ac-af4 7#f47 ,to ru% into ! m9i/]ial (fice1 )\t a prop] call1 is inconsi/5t ) a prop] impression ( ! awful nature ( ! "w1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #e1 #f4 ii4 #af4 ,ezek4 iii4 #ag-ba4 xxxiii4 #a-bj4 ,rom4 i4 #a4 ,gal4 i4 #ae1 #af4 ,john iii4 #bg1 #bh4 ,heb4 xiii4 #ag4 v4 #d1 #e4 & introduces wild disord] & error1 ,gal4 ii4 #e4 7#g47 ,*ri/'s manifold connexion ) ?is (fice1--9 8 be+ ! au?or ( x1 ,eph4 iv4 #aa1 #ab4 8 susp5d+ mu* ( ! ord] & edification ( 8 *ur* on x1 ,acts xx4 #bh4 #a ,pet4 v4 #a-c4 8 includ+ su* p[] & au?ority 9 x1 ,matt4 xvi4 #ai4 xviii4 #ah4 8 committ+ su* an important tru/ to m9i/]s1 ,col4 iv4 #ag4 #a ,tim4 vi4 #bj4 8 enjo9+ 8 p to hon\r & obey !m1 #a ,tim v4 #ag4 ,heb4 xiii4 #g1 #ag4 & 8 promis+ pres5t assi/ance 91 & future graci\s rew>ds to _! fai?ful dis*>ge ( _! "w1--manife/ ! necessity ( a div9e & regul> call to x1 ,matt4 xxviii4 #bj4 #a ,pet4 v4 #d4 ,! call ( an ord9>y pa/or to 8 "w ought to be two-fold4 7#a47 ,a div9e call1 :i* consi/s 9 ,god's inw>dly incl9+ 8 he>t to x 9 an humble mann]1 & by regul> means2 & :i* is (t5 att5d$ by a tra9 ( provid5ces %utt+ him up to x1 exclusive ( any o!r4 7#b47 ,an ecclesia/ical call1 :i* consi/s 9 ! election ( ! ,*ri/ian p to :om he is to m9i/]1 & ! ord9ation ( ! presbyt]y4 ,t adult ,*ri/ians h a "r f ,*ri/ to *oose _! own pa/ors1 is evid5t3 7#a47 ,! *ur* be+ a volunt>y society1 none impos$ ^u h] memb]s by m51 c be relat$ to !m z _! pa/or4 7#b47 ,none c s well judge :at gifts are be/ suit$ to _! spiritual edification z ,*ri/ians !mselves4 7#c47 ,if m5 may *oose _! s]vants or physicians1 :y h9d] ,*ri/ians f *oos+ ! s]vants & subord9ate physicians ( _! s\ls8 7#d47 ,! scripture all[s ! election ( pa/ors 9 ord9>y cases to adult ,*ri/ians1 & to none else1 ,acts i4 #ae-bf4 vi4 #a-f4 xiv4 #bc4 7#e47 ,*ri/ requires 8 p to try ! spirits1 :i* supposes _! ability to d s1 & _! p[] to *oose su* only z !y f9d mo/ prop] to edify _! s\ls1 & to refuse o!rs1 #a ,john iv4 #a4 7#f47 ,! introduction ( m9i/]s into _! (fice by ,patronage1 ( :atev] =m1 has its orig9 f ,pop]y2 t5ds to e/abli% a tyranny ov] m5's consci5ces1 :om ,*ri/ has made free2--to fill pulpits ) naughty1 impi\s1 & indol5t cl]gym52--enc\rages simony1 sacrilege1 & p]jury2--& effectually gives ,*ri/ ! lie1 modell+ 8 k+dom aft] ! =m ( ^? ( ?is _w1 ,ezek4 xxxiv4 #b-d4 ,isa4 lvi4 #i-ab4 ,john xviii4 #cf4--,! ord9ation ( c&idates *os5 = ! m9i/]ial (fice is n ! "w ( ! p1 b ( ! presbyt]y1 #a ,tim4 i4 #ad4 #b ,tim4 i4 #f4 ii4 #b4 ,acts xiii4 #a-c4 xiv4 #bc4 #a ,tim4 v4 #ba1 #bb4 ,! "w ( pa/ors1 :5 orda9$1 is1 7#a47 ,) mu* inw>d compassion & zeal = ! welf>e ( _! he>]s' s\ls1 to fe$ !m ) ! tru?s ( ,*ri/1 accord+ to _! diff]5t necessities1 bo? publicly & privately1 :e!r 9 ! =m ( s]mons1 lectures1 cate*is+1 or exhortation1 :5 sick1 c4 #a ,pet4 v4 #c4 #b ,cor4 v4 #aa4 #a ,cor4 ix4 #af4 ,phil4 i4 #ag1 #bd1 #be4 #a ,tim4 vi4 #bj4 iii4 #ae4 iv4 #ae1 #af4 #b ,tim4 iv4 #b4 ,gal4 vi4 #f4 ,heb4 v4 #aa1 #ac4 #a ,cor4 iii4 #a4 ,acts xx4 #bj1 #ba1 #bg1 #bh1 #ca1 #ce4 xxvi4 #ag1 #ah4 ,ezek4 xxxiv4 #a-af4 iii4 #ag-ba4 xxxiii4 #a-bj4 ,col4 i4 #bh1 #bi4 ,isa4 xl4 #aa4 l4 #d4 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #b-ab4 v4 #ab4 ,james v4 #ad4 #b ,cor4 xi4 #bh1 #bi4 7#b47 ,to adm9i/] ! sacram5ts1 9 a prop] mann]1 to prop] p]sons1 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ai1 #bj4 vii4 #f4 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bc-bi4 7#c47 ,to rule ov] _! p ) imp>tiality1 zeal1 meekness1 & prud5ce1 c5sur+ (f5d]s1 & absolv+ p5it5ts1 ,heb4 xiii4 #ag4 #a ,tim4 v4 #bj1 #ba4 i4 #bj4 ,tit4 iii4 #aj1 #aa4 ,rev4 ii4 #b1 #ad1 #bj4 #a ,cor4 v4 #d1 #e4 #b ,cor4 ii4 #f1 #g4 7#d47 ,to c>e & provide = ! poor1 ,gal4 ii4 #i1 #aj4 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ag1 #ah4 #b ,cor4 viii2 ix4 7#e47 ,to give !mselves habitually to effectual f]v5t pray] = ! *ur* ( ,*ri/ 9 g5]al1 & especially = ^? ( _! p>ticul> *>ge1 ,acts vi4 #b1 #d4 ,eph4 iii4 #ad-ai4 i4 #ae-bj4 ,gal4 iv4 #ai4 ,col4 iv4 #ab4 7#f47 ,to exemplify _! doctr9es & exhortations1 9 an em95tly meek1 humble1 holy1 & edify+ conv]sation1 #a ,!ss4 i4 #aj4 #a ,tim4 iv4 #g1 #h1 #ab1 #af4 vi4 #aa1 #ab4 #b ,tim4 ii4 #a1 #ae1 #af1 #ba1 #bb1 #bc4 iii4 #ad4 ,tit4 i4 #g-i4 ii4 #g1 #h4 ,matt4 v4 #af-dh4 ,,ii4 ,x is pla9 f scripture-decl>ations1 t ,*ri/ has appo9t$ rul]s 9 8 *ur* t are n appo9t$ to prea* ! gospel1 ,rom4 xii4 #g1 #h4 ,heb4 xiii4 #g1 #ag4 ,diff]5t gifts qualify m5 = tea*+ & = rul+1 ,eph4 iv4 #g4 ,su* rul]s are necess>y = ! assi/ance ( pa/ors1 ,gal4 ii4 #i1 #aj4 ,acts vi4 #b-d4 ,exod4 xviii4 #ag-bc4--,! complete =m ( e ,*ri/ian congregation requires sev]al eld]s1 ,acts xx4 #ag-ch4 xiv4 #bc4 ,*ri/ian *ur*es h c\rts simil> to ^? ,jewi% ones1 :i* _h ! p[] ( excommunication2 & :i* consi/$ ( eld]s rul+ z repres5tatives ( ! congregation1 ,matt4 xviii4 #ae-ag4 ,num4 xxxv4 #bd4 ,deut4 xix4 #ab4 ,jo%4 xx4 #d1 #f4 ,exod4 xii4 #c1 #ba4 by comp>+ ( :i* texts we f9d t congregation d5otes rul]s ( x4 ,! ,,sev5ty use ! v ^w ,,ecclesia :i* is translat$ *ur* 9 ,matt4 xviii4 #ag4--;,b ! div9e appo9tm5t ( rul+ eld]s is /ill m evid5t1 7#a47 ,f ,rom4 xii4 #e-h4 :]e we f9d 9 ! "o body ( ! gospel-*ur* ,,prophesy+1 :i* includes tea*+ & exhortation1 :i* may correspond ) tea*]s & pa/ors1 ,eph4 iv4 #aa4 & ,,m9i/ry1 answ]able to ! deacon t gives out ! *ur*'s *>ity1 & %ews m]cy 9 visit+ ! sick & imprison$1--& to ! eld] t rules ) dilig5ce4 ,"h diff]5t gifts1 giv5 to pr(it )al1 inf] diff]5t (fices1 ,eph4 iv4 #g-aa4 #a ,cor4 xii4 #g1 #h4 ,"h is "o t rules1 *>act]iz$ by diff]5t gifts & diff]5t "w4 7#b47 ,f #a ,cor4 xii4 #bh4 :]e we f9d ,,gov]nm5ts1 t is1 gov]nors1 ev5 z ,,miracles d5ote work]s ( miracles1--set by ,god 9 ! ,*ri/ian *ur*4 ,:ile !y are repres5t$ z diff]5t f ,,helps or deacons1 ,acts vi4 #a-f4 _! designation ( gov]nm5ts m>ks t _! (fice is *iefly1 if n solely1 execut$ 9 rul+4 ,x mu* m prop]ly d5otes !m rul]s ( *ur*-memb]s1 ?an m]e manag]s ( *ur*-money4--,x is fur!r obs]vable1 t ,god has set ,,"s1 n ,,all1 gov]nm5ts or gov]nors 9 ! *ur*4 7#c47 ,f a ,tim4 v4 #ag4 :]e "s eld]s are repres5t$ z wor?y ( d\ble hon\r1 ?\gh !y d no m ?an rule well1 :ile o!rs are repres5t$ z m wor?y ( d\ble hon\r1 because !y n only rule well1 b also lab\r 9 ^w & doctr9e4--,all :i* eld]s belong to ! *ur*1 ,comp4 *ap4 i4 #ai4 iv4 #ad4 iii4 #ae4--,,kopiontes1 lab\r+1 do? n d5ote uncommon dilig5ce1 b ! common duty ( all gospel-m9i/]s1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #h4 #a ,!ss4 v4 #ab4 ,john iv4 #ch4--,,mali/a1 especially1--always 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t di/+ui%es p]sons or ?+s ( ! same g5]al class1 "o f ano!r1 ,acts xx4 #ch4 xxiii4 #bf4 xxvi4 #c4 ,gal4 vi4 #aj4 ,phil4 iv4 #bb4 #a ,tim4 iv4 #aj4 v4 #h4 #b ,tim4 iv4 #ac4 ,tit4 i4 #aj4 ,philem4 #af4 #b ,pet4 ii4 #aj4 ,n only d mo/ ( ! *ief ,fa!rs 9 ! ,*ri/ian *ur* decl>e = rul+ eld]s2 b ev5 ,papi/s & ,episcopalians1 :o inveigh aga9/ !m1 h a %ad[ ( !m1 9 _! *ancellors1 (ficials1 commiss>ies1 w>d5s3 & bi%ops hav+ no c>e ( s\ls1 are lay eld]s1 prop]ly s call$4--,indep5d5ts also manage mo/ ( _! congregational affairs by a few ( _! numb]4 ,! necess>y qualifications ( rul+ eld]s are1 7#a47 ,true piety1 #a ,tim4 iv4 #ab4 #b ,tim4 ii4 #ba1 #bb4 7#b47 ,capacity = judg+ causes1 #a ,*ron4 xii4 #cb4 ,deut4 i4 #ac4 #a ,k+s iii4 #e-ae4 ,isa4 xi4 #b-e4 ,numb4 xi4 #af1 #ag4 7#c47 ,wisdom1 prud5ce1 & uprightness ( conduct1 connect$ ) a good report f o!rs1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #a-h4 ,psalm ci4 #b-h4--,_! ord9ation ought to be transact$ 9 mu* ! same mann] z t ( tea*+ eld]s or pa/ors4--,_! duty 9 g5]al is to rule well2 p>ticul>ly1 7#a47 ,9 judg+ ! agreeabl5ess ( doctr9es to ! ^w ( ,god1--judicially decl>+ :at seems good to ! ,holy ,gho/ & to !m1 9 controv]t$ po9ts ( pr9ciple or practice1 ,acts xv4 #bh1 #bi4 xvi4 #d4 ,rev4 ii4 #b4 ,acts xx4 #ag-ca4 7#b47 ,9 admitt+ p]sons to *ur*-fell[%ip on prop] qualifications1 ,matt4 xvi4 #ai4 7#c47 9 direct+ or enc\rag+ *ur*-memb]s to obs]ve ,*ri/'s laws1 = ! hon\r ( ,god & _! own mutual edification1 ,heb4 xiii4 #g1 #ag4 7#d47 ,9 tak+ c>e1 t all ! ord9ances ( ! gospel be duly pres]v$ 9 _! purity & p]fection1 ,song i4 #g1 #h4 7#e47 ,9 c>efully wat*+ ov] ! moral behavi\r ( *ur*-memb]s1--in/ruct+1 admoni%+1 exhort+1 com=t+1 or rebuk+ !m1 z !y f9d cause1 ,heb4 xiii4 #ag4 7#f47 ,9 visit+ ! sick 9 body1 or di/ress$ 9 m9d1 ,jam4 v4 #ad4 7#g47 ,9 mak+ provision = ! poor1 or o!r exp5ces necess>y = promot+ ! spiritual welf>e ( ! congregation1 ,acts xi4 #bg-cj4 7#h47 ,9 judg+ ! case ( (f5d]s & p5it5ts1 9 ord] to c5sure ! =m]1 & absolve ! latt]1 ,matt4 xviii4 #ae-ah4 xvi4 #ai4 7#i47 ,9 regulat+ diets ( fa/+1 ?anksgiv+1 ! ,"l's supp]1 c4 #a ,cor4 xiv #bf1 #dj4 ,,iii4 ,! div9e appo9tm5t ( ,,deacons 9 ! ,*ri/ian *ur*1 is beyond dispute1 ,acts vi4 #a-f4 #a ,tim4 iii4 #h-aa4 ,rom4 xii4 #h4 #a ,cor4 xii4 #ch4 ,phil4 i4 #a4--,!y ought to be m5 ( hone/ report1 full ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ( wisdom1 #a ,tim4 iii4 #h-aj4 ,acts vi4 #c4--,_! election & ord9ation ought n1 9 its mann]1 to diff] f t ( eld]s1 ,acts vi4 #a-f4--,_! "w is to manage ! temporal affairs ( ! congregation relative to ! table ( ! poor1 ! table ( m9i/]s1 & ! table ( ! ,"l1 ,acts vi4 #b4 #a ,cor4 xii4 #bh4 ,no o!r "w is annex$ to _! (fice 9 scripture4 ,h5ce ?\gh "s ( ! fir/ sev5 deacons1 becom+ evangeli/s1 might prea* & adm9i/] sacram5ts1 yet none1 z deacons1 h any "r to d s4 ,!re is no h9t 9 scripture1 t ! (fices ( ,,rul+ ,,eld] & ,,deacon 7 design$ to be tempor>y4 ,bo? ( !m 7 appo9t$ on moral gr\nds & necessities respect+ e *ur* & p]iod4 ,! rules conc]n+ !m bo? are to be obs]v$ till ! end ( ! _w1 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ac1 #ad4 ,no congregation c !re=e answ] to ,jesus ,*ri/1 = dropp+ ( deacons1 any m ?an = ! dropp+ ( rul+ eld]s4 ,,br[n',s ,,sy/em4 ,,end ,,( ,,! ,,second ,,volume4 ,transcrib]'s ,notes3 ,miss+ or obscur$ punctuation 0 sil5tly correct$4 ,! au?or's ar*aic punctuation & spell+s h be5 reta9$4 ,inconsi/5t spell+ & hyph5ation 7 made consi/5t only :5 a pr$om9ant =m 0 f\nd 9 ?is book4 ,text t 0 9 italics is enclos$ by und]scores 7italics74 ,footnotes h be5 mov$ to foll[ ! *apt]s 9 :i* !y are ref]5c$4