,! works ( ! ,rev4 ,isaac ,watts1 ,d4 ,d41 ,vol4 #a ( #i ,frontispiece3 ,isaac ,watts1 ,d4,d4 ,,! ,,works ,,( ,,! ,,rev4 ,,isaac ,,watts1 ,d4 ,d4 ,,9 ,,n9e ,,volumes4 ,,vol4 ,i4 ,,conta9+ ,,s]mons4 ,,london3 ,,pr9t$ ,,= ,,longman1 ,,hur/1 ,,rees1 ,,orme ,,& ,,br[n1 ,,pat]no/]-,,r[2 ,,ba9es1 ,,rob9son ,,& ,,son1 ,,h>dca/le1 ,,& ,,heaton1 ,,le$s1 ,by ,edw>d ,ba9es1 ,le$s4 #ahab4 ,,cont5ts ,,( ,,volume ,i4 ,memoirs ( ,dr4 ,watts 444 iii ,d$ication 444 xxv ,preface 444 xxix ,,=ty-,,?ree ,,s]mons ,,on ,,v>i\s ,,occasions4 ,,s]m4 #a1 #b1 #c4 ,! ,inw>d ,witness to ,*ri/ianity1 #a ,john v4 #aj4 444 #a1 #ac1 #be ,,s]m4 #d4 ,fle% & ,_s2 or1 ! ,pr9ciples ( ,s9 & ,hol9ess1 ,rom4 viii4 #a4 444 #de ,,s]m4 #e1 #f4 ,! ,s\l ,draw+ ne> to ,god 9 ,pray]2 ,s9s & ,sorr[s spread be=e ,god1 ,job xxxiii4 #c1 #d4 444 #fd1 #gh ,,s]m4 #g1 #h4 ,a ,hopeful ,y\? fall+ ,%ort ( ,heav51 ,m>k x4 #ba4 444 #ib1 #ajg ,,s]m4 #i1 #aj4 ,! ,hidd5 ,life ( a ,*ri/ian1 ,col4 iii4 #c4 444 #abc1 #ada ,,s]m4 #aa4 ,ne>ness to ,god1 ! ,felicity ( ,creatures1 ,ps4 lxv4 #d4 444 #afj ,,s]m4 #ab4 ,! ,scale ( ,bless$ness3 or1 ,bless$ ,sa9ts1 ,bless$ ,savi\r1 ,bless$ ,tr9ity1 ,ps4 lxv4 #d4 444 #agb ,,s]m4 #ac1 #ad4 ,appe>ance be=e ,god "h & h]eaft]1 ,ps4 xlii4 #b4 444 #ahg1 #aii ,,s]m4 #ae1 #af1 #ag4 ,a ,rational ,def5ce ( ! ,gospel2 ,or1 ,c\rage 9 ,pr(ess+ ,*ri/ianity1 ,rom4 i4 #af4 444 #baa1 #bbf1 #bch ,,s]m4 #ah1 #ai4 ,fai? ! ,way to ,salvation1 & none exclud$ f ,hope1 ,rom4 i4 #af4 444 #bea1 #bfc ,,s]m4 #bj1 #ba1 #bb4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,tru?1 ,s9c]ity1 c4 ,phil4 iv4 #h4 444 #bgf1 #bia1 #cjc ,,s]m4 #bc4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,gravity1 ,dec5cy1 c4 ,phil4 iv4 #h4 444 #cah ,,s]m4 #bd1 #be4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,ju/ice1 ,equity1 & ,tru?1 ,phil4 iv4 #h4 444 #cca1 #cdd ,,s]m4 #bf1 #bg4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,ju/ice1 ,purity1 ,temp]ance1 ,*a/ity1 & ,mode/y1 ,phil4 iv4 #h4 444 #ceg1 #cgc ,,s]m4 #bh4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 a ,lovely ,c>riage1 c4 ,phil4 iv4 #h4 444 #chb ,,s]m4 #bi4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,?+s ( ,good ,report1 c4 ,phil4 iv4 #h4 444 #cii ,,s]m4 #cj4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,c\rage & ,hon\r1 ,virtue & ,praise1 ,phil4 iv4 #h4 444 #dac ,,s]m4 #ca1 #cb4 ,holy ,=titude1 or ,rem$ies aga9/ ,fe>1 #a ,cor4 xvi4 #ac4 444 #dbe1 #dci ,,s]m4 #cc4 ,! ,univ]sal ,rule ( ,equity1 ,mat4 vii4 #ab4 444 #deg ,,s]m4 #cd1 #ce1 #cf4 ,! ,atonem5t ( ,*ri/1 ,rom4 iii4 #be4 444 #dgb1 #dhf1 #ejc ,,s]m4 #cg1 #ch4 ,! ,*ri/ian's ,treasure1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #ba4 444 #eah1 #ecb ,,s]m4 #ci ,! ,"r ,improvem5t ( ,life1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #bb4 444 #edg ,,s]m4 #dj4 ,! ,privilege ( ! ,liv+ above ! ,dead1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #bb4 444 #efc ,,s]m4 #da4 ,dea? improv$ to our ,advantage1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #bb4 444 #ehb ,,s]m4 #db4 ,! ,dea? ( ,k9dr$ improv$1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #bb4 444 #eii ,,s]m4 #dc4 ,dea? a ,bless+ to ! ,sa9ts1 #a ,cor4 iii4 #bb4 444 #fji ,,memoirs ,,( ,,doctor ,,watts4 ,x 0 a cu/om among ! anci5t ,romans1 to pres]ve 9 wax1 ! figures ( ^? among _! ance/ors1 :o 7 ( noble bir?2 or _h be5 m nobly advanc$ to ! *air ( hon\r by _! p]sonal m]its4 ,sallu/ relates t ,scipio & o!r great m51 by behold+ ^! lik5esses1 f\nd enk9dl$ 9 _! brea/s1 s ard5t a ?ir/ aft] virtue1 z c\ld n be ext+ui%$1 till1 by ! glory ( _! own actions1 !y _h equall$ ! illu/ri\s objects ( _! emulation4 ,b x is ! happ9ess ( ,*ri/ians to possess tru] notions ( virtue1 & to be gov]n$ by inf9itely high] views4 ,we may1 h[ev]1 h5ce obs]ve ! =ce ( example1 :i* is peculi>ly op]ative 9 ^? :o s9c]ely love ,god4 ,!y no soon] reflect on ! acc\nts giv5 ( su* z h be5 em95t = _! piety & zeal1 ?an !y become desir\s ( imbib+ ! same _s#a4 ,! advantages to be d]iv$ f !ological biography1 are too v>i\s to be enum]at$2 & ( su* obvi\s importance1 z to sup]s$e all /udi$ encomiums4 ,! sacr$ scriptures ab\nd ) relations ( extraord9>y occurr5ces 9 ! lives ( m51 :o 7 di/+ui%$ 9 _! day by _! virtues or _! crimes3 ,&1 z if ! ,holy ,_s design$ to provide = our ent]ta9m5t1 & to gratify our curiosity2 !re is n a beauty 9 ?is species ( hi/orical writ+1 ( :i* we h n "s int]e/+ example1 9 ! inspir$ volume4 ,ea* "* is drawn by ! h& ( imp>tiality & fai?fulness2 s t we are 9 no dang] ( be+ deceiv$ by ! influ5ce ( any ( ^? passions1 :i* s (t5 degrade o!r relations ( ! same k9d4 ,:ile compassion temp]s ! hatr$ ( s91 ! love ( tru? corrects ! ardor ( private gratitude1 ! usual p>tiality ( fri5d%ip1 & ! zeal ( op9ion4 ,"h no excell5ce1 :i* evid5ces !m to be ! ,sons ( ,god1 is exalt$ above its intr9sic value2 nor is any fail+1 common to !m z ! *ildr5 ( ,adam1 conceal$ or ext5uat$4 ,next to ^! div9e records1 our e/eem is claim$ by ! _m valuable lit]>y monum5ts :i* h be5 rais$ 9 all succe$+ ages1 by ! lab\rs ( piety & v5]ation1 to ! remembrance ( ^? em95t names1 :om ! un]r+ ,judge ( true excell5ce has delight$ to hon\r4 ,! lives ( m5 :o h made !mselves fam\s 9 ! cab9et1 or 9 ! field1 may in/ruct & animate survivors ( ! same pr(ession3 ! intrigues ( c\rts1 ! elevation & ! fall ( a /atesman1 ! manuvres ( g5]al%ip1 ! decision ( a battle1 are att5d$ to ) a lively avidity by ! sangu9e politician3 ,b if *>act]s & ev5ts 9 !mselves little 7if at all7 adapt$ to ! great purposes ( intellectual & moral improvem5t1 c create su* an int]e/ 9 ! worldly m9d1 ) :at sup]ior delight & advantage may ! subjects ( ! wisdom t is f above review ! lives ( ^? :o 7:atev] inauspici\s circum/ances may h atta*$ to _! orig91 or to _! condition 9 life7 h exemplifi$ ! beauties ( unaffect$ devotion1 & %ewn ! way to true1 to sub/antial happ9ess1 & immortal hon\r6 8,su* a man1 al?\gh ! meane/ me*anic1 :o employs 8 be/ affections ^u ! ,au?or ( 8 life & salvation1 :o loves ! good1 compassionates ! di/ress$1 & brea!s peace & good-w to all2 :o abhors vice1 & pities ! vici\s1 :o subdues & triumphs ov] ! unruly passions ( 8 fall5 nature2 su* a man 7h[ev] l[ 8 outw>d condition7 is ! be/ patriot1 & has m j pret5sions to h]oism1 ?an he :o makes ! mo/ gl>+ figure 9 ! eye ( an injudici\s _w4 ,he is l "o ( ! fix$ />s1 :i* ?r\gh ! remot5ess ( its situation1 may be ?\ght v inconsid]able & obscure by unskilful behold]s1 yet is z truly great & glori\s 9 itself1 z ^? lum9>ies :i*1 by be+ plac$ m commodi\sly = our view1 %9e ) m di/+ui%$ lu/re#b40 ,! *ri/ian w "h see ! excell5ce ( g5u9e religion1 9 its influ5ce ^u ! m9d & conduct ?r\gh e dep>tm5t ( life4 ,9 ! mo/ afflict$ /ate ( ! ,savi\r's empire1 he w f9d "s bright examples ( decision1 un%ak5 confid5ce1 & undaunt$ zeal4 ,8 fai? 9 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel w be confirm$ by obs]v+ ! god-l temp]s1 & ! v>i\s l9eam5ts ( ! div9e "* produc$ by ! sov]eign virtues ( ^? doctr9es4 ,9 su* memoirs1 he w le>n m p]fectly to di/+ui% betwe5 ! realities & ! %ad[s ( devotion2 & to decide m satisfactorily on ! /ate ( religion 9 8 own m9d2 & :ile trac+ ! my/]i\s op]ations ( provid5ce1 9 advanc+ ! s]vants ( ,god to prosp]ity & happ9ess1 by trivial & improbable means1 new s\rces ( admiration & pleasure w cont9ually op5 to 8 view4 ,"h 9 ! "t ( difficulty1 he may obta9 well adapt$ directions = 8 conduct2 he may meet ) salut>y caution amid/ ! allurem5ts ( worldly enjoym5t2 & 9 ! prospect ( suff]+ or dy+1 he may s f> ent] into ! _s ( ! *>act]s he contemplates1 z m effectually to secure ! dignity ( 8 own4 ,f ! memorials ( di/+ui%$ m51 ! /ud5t1 :o is s]i\sly engag$ 9 ! pursuit ( k1 w r5ew 8 /r5g?1 to surm\nt ! h9d]ances incid5t to 8 lab\rs1 :ile he foll[s !m1 ^: admir$ natural abilities h be5 cultivat$ to ! highe/ atta9able /ate ( p]fection1 or ^: p]sev]+ application to ! means ( improvem5t has br\ght to light hidd5 p[]s ( g5ius2 :o 7 ins5sible to ! baits ( pleasure1 ! contagi\s example ( indol5ce & vice1 & ! mo/ disc\rag+ difficulties2 :o 7 sup]ior to ! ob/9ate prejudices :i* (t5 p]secute a l[ orig91 ! disadvantages ( indig5ce1 a sickly con/itution1 natural imp$im5ts1 & :atev] a sup9e & grovell+ m9d w\ld pron\nce insup]able4 ,:ile he keeps su* a "* 9 sight1 he w assume fre% c\rage 9 /ruggl+ to useful em95ce2 & e day 8 success w be less dubi\s4 ,! plans !y adopt$1 ! v>i\s helps ( :i* !y avail$ !mselves 9 _! progress1 _! uni=m p]sev]ance1 _! acquisitions & ! application !y made ( !m to ! s]vice ( ! *ur* & ( civil society1 _c fail to adm9i/] in/ruction4 ,e c&idate = ! "w ( ! sanctu>y1 :o feels z he ought ! importance ( 8 designation1 & :o1 hav+ f9i%$ 8 prep>atory obligations1 w owe mu* ( 8 be/ assi/ance to ! light reflect$ ^u him f ^! lum9>ies4 ,"s1 if n all1 ( ^! advantages1 w be obta9$ f ! life ( ,dr4 ,watts2 if p]us$ ) su* dispositions1 z gave t life all its lu/re4 ,:at is said ( ano!r em95t man1 w ) equal tru? apply to him3 ,z anatomy discov]s all ! curi\s contexture ( our bodily fabric1 s "h are vivid repres5tations ( fai?1 love1 & an heav5ly m9d2 ( humility1 meekness1 self-d5ial1 entire resignation to ! w ( ,god1 9 _! fir/ & cont9u$ motions2 ) :atev] p>ts & pr9ciples besides1 compose ! :ole frame ( ! new creature4 ,"h x is z if we c\ld p]ceive ) our eyes1 h[ ! blood circulates 9 an human body ?r\gh all ! ve9s & art]ies2 h[ ! he>t beats1 ! animal spirits fly to & fro1 & h[ ea* n]ve1 t5don1 fibre1 & muscle1 p]=ms its sev]al op]ations4 ,"h x may be se51 h[ an he>t t\*$ f above1 works & t5ds ?i!rw>d3 h[ x depresses itself 9 humiliation1 dilates itself 9 love1 exalts itself 9 praise1 submits itself "u *a/isem5t1 & h[ x draws 9 its refre%m5ts & succ\rs z !re is ne$4 ,to _m :o h se5 s amiable a c\rse ( life1 h[ grateful w x be to behold ! secret motions ( ^? inw>d lat5t pr9ciples1 f :5ce all proce$6 ,?\gh o!rs w\ld look no fur!r ?an ! advantages 79 ext]nal respects7 t accrue f x4 ,s "s cont5t !mselves1 to "k by a clock ! h\r ( ! day1 or p>take ! b5eficial use ( "s r>] eng9e2 ! m curi\s1 especially any t design imitation1 & to compose some?+ ( ! same k9d1 w\ld be mu* m gratifi$1 if ?r\gh "s pellucid enclosure1 !y c\ld behold all ! inw>d "w1 & obs]ve h[ e :eel1 spr+1 or movem5t1 p]=m _! sev]al p>ts & (fices1 t[>ds t common use#c4 ,b to him ^: only object is ent]ta9m5t1 ! subsequ5t ,memoirs w af=d b little gratification4 ,extraord9>y incid5ts1 & curi\s anecdotes1 are n to be expect$ 9 ! life ( a man1 ^: excursions 7 b\nd$ by a few miles 9 ! neighb\rhood ( ! metropolis2 :o _h =m$ no dome/ic relations2 ^: bodily afflictions1 (t5 & = long seasons1 incapacitat$ him = e duty1 & = e pleasure1 b su* z 7 purely intellectual & spiritual2 & :o1 :5 9 heal?1 p]haps r %unn$ social int]c\rse1 z incompatible ) 8 lit]>y pursuits & 8 m9i/]ial obligations4 ,b :oev] is capable ( appreciat+ ! importance ( le>n+ & philosophy1 :5 sanctifi$ by an ard5t zeal = ! glory ( ,god1 by g5tl5ess1 humility1 & unremitt$ ex]tions = ! be/ int]e/s ( ! _w2 or :oev] possesses ! noble ambition ( atta9+ su* em95ce 9 wisdom1 piety1 & usefulness1 & ( imbib+ any degree ( t elevation ( m9d1 s conspicu\s 9 ?is great man1 may anticipate m sub/antial r>ities1 ! ze/ ( :i* he w nev] lose1 :ile he fields ! aid ( in/ruction1 or ! animat+ influ5ce ( an example s full ( grace & beauty4 ,,isaac ,,watts1 ! elde/ ( n9e *ildr51 0 born ,july #ag1 #afgd1 at ,s\?ampton4 ,if 8 family connections did n possess ! advantages ( afflu5ce1 !y 7 su* z might h secur$ him aga9/ ! prejudice usually atta*$ to a l[ orig91 by ! pride ( fa%ionable life4 ,b _h he desc5d$ 7z 0 report$7 f a poor me*anic1 _h 8 p>5ts liv$ 9 ! utmo/ meanness1 8 "n w\ld be pron\nc$ ) rev]5ce2 8 "* & writ+s w\ld be held 9 ! same e/eem & admiration by all :o are capable ( mak+ a j e/imate ( :at is truly valuable 9 ! exi/5ce ( man4 ,z pr9cely gr&eur c nev] dignify ignorance & vice1 s tal5ts1 le>n+1 & piety1 are n to be degrad$ by any rev]se4 ,8 fa!r presid$ ov] a bo>d+-s*ool1 at ,s\?ampton2 ( good reputation4 ,he 0 a man ( lively devotion1 & a decid$ non-con=mi/4 ,b liv+ "u a reign1 ! pr(ligacy ( :i*1 gave ! /amp ( fa%ion to almo/ e vice2 a reign1 ! bigotry ( :i*1 fix$ ! odium ( fanaticism1 hypocrisy1 & s$ition1 ^u e av[al ( atta*m5t to ! pure religion ( ! cross1 he became a consid]able suff]]1 driv5 by ! p]secut+ emiss>ies ( ! pr9ce ( d>kness1 f ! com=ts ( dome/ic life1 & ! enjoym5t ( 8 religi\s privileges1 he 0 doom$ to ! degradation & h>d%ips ( a jail4 ,dur+ 8 conf9em5t1 8 wife w\ld (t5 sit on a /one at ! door ( ! prison1 ) ?is *ild ( promise at h] brea/1 revolv+ 9 deep affliction ( m9d1 ! horrors ( t tyranny by :i* !y 7 depriv$ ( _! *ief e>?ly protection1 & left alone to cont5d ) ! buffet+s ( adv]sity4 ,9 ! morn+ ( life1 he gave ! mo/ promis+ indications ( a bright & useful day3 ,be=e he _h well le>n$ to speak1 a book 0 8 greate/ pleasure1 & e little pres5t ( money1 receiv$ additional value 9 8 e/eem1 z x appli$ to ! gratification ( ?is e>ly prop5sity4 ,:5 a *ild he began to act ! "p ( matur] ye>s1 9 att5tion to m5tal improvem5t1 & 9 prep>ation = ! s]vice & enjoym5t ( ,god4 ,! true pr9ciples ( wisdom & spiritual und]/&+1 :i* ?us e>ly began to bud1 yield$1 ?r\gh e succe$+ p]iod ( 8 e>?ly pilgrimage1 a ri* v>iety ( fruit1 pleasant to ! sight1 & good = food4 ,al?\gh naturally ( a temp] rem>kable = vivacity1 he 0 a s+ul> exception to ! vanity ( *ildhood & y\?4 ,! h\rs devot$ by o!r *ildr5 to play1 he employ$ 9 read+1 or 9 compos+ little poems to gratify ! fond expectations ( 8 "m4 ,9 8 f\rte5? ye>1 he ent]$ ^u ! /udies ( ! le>n$ languages1 "u ! tuition ( ,mr4 ,p9horn1 a m9i/] ( ! e/abli%$ *ur*1 & ma/] ( ! free gramm>-s*ool at ,s\?ampton2 a man ( consid]able reputation = le>n+ & respectability ( "*4 ,"h our "y /ud5t discov]$ su* avidity ( application1 & ext5t ( capacity1 & s di/+ui%$ himself by ! ease & cel]ity ( 8 progress1 t all :o knew him1 anticipat$ ) delight1 ! p]fection he aft]w>ds atta9$4 ,8 :ole deportm5t 9 ?is critical p]iod ( age1 =m$ a happy contra/ ) ! prevail+ _s ( "s mod]n fa%ionable sem9>ies1 :]e ! se$s ( vice f9d a cong5ial soil1 & (t5 be=e ! age ( manhood1 produce a copi\s h>ve/ ( p]sonal & relative evils4 ,to prep>e himself = usefulness 9 ! _w1 to secure ! approbation ( heav51 realize ! hopes ( 8 fri5ds1 & to rew>d ! lab\rs ( 8 preceptor1 by 8 cont9ual dilig5ce 9 improv+ ! advantages he enjoy$2 9 ^! po9ts 0 all 8 ambition conc5trat$4 ,9 ! tw5tie? ye> ( 8 age1 he inscrib$ a lat9 ode to ,mr4 ,p9horn1 :i* is n m hon\rable1 z a tribute ( gratitude to ! m]it ( ! ma/]1 ?an z a pro( ( uncommon pr(ici5cy 9 ! s*ol>4 ,8 unremitt$ dilig5ce1 & rapid progress at ! gramm> s*ool1 7 s conspicu\s z to draw ^u him ! att5tion ( "s consid]able *>act]s 9 ! t[n & neighb\rhood1 engag$ by ! promis+ appe>ances :i* he made ( future celebrity 9 le>n+ & religion3 ,& ) a view to 8 adoption into ! e/abli%$ *ur*1 !y propos$ to support him at "o ( our ,engli% univ]sities4 ,b hav+ /udi$ ! pr9ciples ( non-con=mity1 on :i* ! suff]+s ( 8 fa!r _h probably giv5 him "s useful lessons2 & be+ satisfi$ t ^! pr9ciples 7 mo/ cong5ial ) a k+dom n ( ?is _w1 he respectfully decl9$ ! flatt]+ proposal1 & decl>$ 8 resolution to take 8 lot ) ! diss5t]s4 ,?us :5 y\?ful vanity & ambition are g5]ally mo/ alive to ! allurem5ts ( emolum5t & elevation1 he sacrific$ ! faire/ prospects ( e>?ly possessions 9 ord] to unite himself ) a p1 br&$ ) e opprobri\s epi!t2 a p ) :om1 9 place ( ! ease1 ri*es1 & hon\rs ( cl]ical pref]m5t1 he mu/ sub/itute lab\r = ! salvation ( s\ls1 & e/imate 8 ga9s only by 8 success4 ,! date ( 8 spiritual life _c be asc]ta9$1 b ! fact 0 indubitable f a v e>ly p]iod3 ,surely ! consid]ation1 t su* a *ri/ian z ,,dr4 ,,watts1 c\ld make no ref]5ce to ! p>ticul> circum/ances ( "t1 place1 or means1 connect$ ) 8 fir/ spiritual affections1 ought to *eck ! presumption ( ^?1 :o w\ld limit ! op]ations ( grace1 to ! contract$ sph]e ( _! own pre-conceptions4 ,he :o condesc5d$ to lay aside ! s*ol> & ! philosoph]1 to direct ! hosannas ( our *ildr51 & to provide sy/ems ( in/ruction adapt$ to _! wants & capacities1 0 himself discrim9at$ 9 8 e>ly *ildhood1 by hatr$ ( evil & love to ! ways ( ,god4 ,:5 only sev5 or eight ye>s old1 he compos$ "s v]ses to gratify ! wi%es ( 8 "m2 :i*1 = cle> views ( scriptural tru?1 & f]v\r ( devotion1 w\ld h done hon\r to f> m advanc$ age4 ,! natural vivacity ( 8 y\? 0 correct$ & improv$ by a deep s5se ( religion2 conv9c$ t no life c be pleas+ to ,god1 t is n useful to man1 he sanctifi$ 8 be/ days1 by a lively & well-temp]$ zeal to d good4 ,he s\ght & enjoy$ communion ) ,god1 9 retirem5t f ! _w2 & display$1 9 8 uni=m deportm5t1 ! insep>able connexion subsi/+ betwe5 /rict religion & sub/antial pleasure4 ,9 ! dep? ( 8 humility1 9 ! elevation ( 8 affection1 he 0 sup]ior to mo/ ( 8 cotempor>ies4 ,be=e he atta9$ 8 tw5ty-second ye>1 he _h compos$ ! great] "p ( 8 hymns2 9 comp>ison ) :i*1 mo/ compositions ( ! same k9d are frigid & lifeless4 ,!y may inde$ 9 "s in/ances1 be ?\ght too appropriat+ & extatic = our mix$ assemblies1 & = ! g5]al /ate ( our religi\s joys3 b su* objections only confess ! sublimity ( 8 devotion2 & fai?fully appli$ to ! disp>ity ( our resemblance1 w excite e s5tim5t ( humility4 ,z he advanc$ f 8 *ildhood 9 8 intimacy ) heav51 & 9 8 rapid atta9m5ts ( t k1 :i* too commonly inflates ! m9d ) pride1 he 0 /ill fur!r remov$ f ! consci\sness ( 8 sup]iority2 & 9 proportion z he grew 9 fav\r ) ,god1 8 meek & l[ly temp] r5d]$ him daily a great] fav\rite ) man4 ,decid$ 9 8 views & exp]i5ce ( ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 ! discipl9e ( ! *ur*1 & 9 ! *oice ( 8 religi\s connexions1 he repair$ to an academy 9 ,london1 9 ! ye> #afij1 :]e he prosecut$ 8 /udies "u ,mr4 ,?omas ,r[e1 at t "t pa/or ( ! indep5d5t *ur*-meet+1 at ,hab]da%]'s-,hall4 ,?ree ye>s aft]w>d ?is *ur* _h ! hon\r ( receiv+ him z a memb]4 ,at ! academy ,mr4 ,hughes1 ! poet1 ,dr4 ,hort1 aft]w>ds ar*bi%op ( ,tuam1 & ,mr4 ,say 7! successor ( ,mr4 ,ed4 ,calamy7 7 8 fell[-/ud5ts2 &1 z appe>s by _! subsequ5t correspond5ce1 !y ent]ta9$ a w>m fri5d%ip = him4 ,"h he appe>s to h lab\r$ ) incessant p]sev]ance2 n m]ely to pass ) cr$it ?r\gh ! r\t9e ( academical obligations1 b to atta9 to em95t di/9ction 9 ! s\nde/ qualifications = future usefulness4 ,v few1 by a mu* long] c\rse ( /udy1 make any ne> approa* to ! ext5t ( 8 acquirem5ts4 ,9 dilig5ce he _h no equal2 9 8 atta9m5ts1 he _h no competitor2 & z 8 progress 9 ! pa?s ( le>n+ 0 n di%on\r$ by an o/5tati\s vanity1 he won ! e/eem & admiration ( all :o 7 connect$ ) him 9 prep>atory /udies4 ,f ! fir/ g5]al incorporation ( ! diss5t+ int]e/1 by ! rigid p]secutions ( ! hi]>*y aft] ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii4 ! body ( non-con=mi/s h always deem$ x an important object1 to provide a succession ( m9i/]s compet5tly qualifi$ ) div9e & human k4 ,depriv$ ( ! spl5did advantages ( ,ox=d & ,cambridge1 !y h endeav\r$1 & ) no inconsid]able success1 to supply ! necessities ( _! *ur*es1 by sem9>ies ( a m private & humble k9d4 ,9 e diss5t+ academy1 f\nd$ on evangelical pr9ciples1 satisfactory evid5ce is always requir$1 t ! c&idates = admission h exp]i5c$ ! p[] ( religion ^u _! he>ts1 t !y h suitable dispositions = ! reception ( k1 & t !y are possess$ ( qualifications adapt$ to ! s]vice ( ! *ur*4 ,dur+ _! academical resid5ce1 vigilant att5tion is paid to ma9ta9+ inviolate ! hon\rs ( practical godl9ess2 & t resid5ce w\ld1 9 any in/ance1 be t]m9at$ by an act ( immoral or sc&al\s conduct4 ,9 ! :ole c\rse ( /udy1 supreme homage is paid to ! ,,^w ,,( ,,god2 & languages & sci5ces are pursu$ ) a con/ant ref]5ce to ! increase ( div9e wisdom1 & g5]al usefulness4 ,:5 ^! advantages are duly consid]$1 diss5t]s h good reason to be ?ankfully reconcil$ to _! exclusion f ! noble end[m5ts1 ! magnific5t libr>ies1 & ! spl5did hon\rs ( ^? univ]sities4 ,"o ( ! be/ s*ol>s & able/ writ]s ,ox=d has produc$1 has made ! foll[+ c&id rem>ks on ?is subject3 8,i believe x to h be5 a v happy circum/ance = ,mr4 ,seck]#d1 t he 0 educat$ 9 a diss5t+ academy1 & "u s good a tutor4 ,i attribute mu* ( 8 future em95ce to ?is circum/ance1 z well z to ! connection he =tunately =m$ !re1 t purity1 t dignity1 t dec5cy ( "*1 :i* enabl$ him to fill ! great (fices ( ! *ur* ) s+ul> weight & efficacy4 ,educat$ 9 a diss5t+ p]suasion1 & "u diss5t+ tutors1 he _h paid less att5tion to polite lett]s1 & m to div9ity1 ?an is usually be/[$ by /ud5ts 9 ! univ]sities4 ,"y m5 9 ,ox=d & ,cambridge1 frequ5tly arrive at an age = ord]s1 & become successful c&idates = !m1 :o h /udi$ sc>cely any o!r div9ity1 ?an su* z is to be f\nd 9 ,ovid's ,metamorphosis1 & ,tooke's ,pan!on4 ,few regul>ly-br$ div9es1 z !y are t]m$1 apply !mselves to div9ity at s e>ly an age2 &1 inde$1 ?r\gh ! defect ( a k1 & ( a ta/e = x1 9 y\?1 _m1 aft] obta9+ ord]s1 /ill cont9ue to /udy1 if !y /udy at all1 ! !ology ( ,a!ns & ,rome4 ,b ! diss5t]s /udy div9ity at an e>ly age1 & if !y _h unit$ ! /udy ( ! belles lettres ) x 9 due proportion1 ,i believe _! div9es w\ld h made a /ill m hon\rable appe>ance ?an !y h done1 ?\gh !y are1 & ev] h be51 highly respectable#e40 ,:at ,mr4 ,watts 0 z a /ud5t1 ! te/imony ( 8 tutor suffici5tly ev9ces3 ,he nev]1 ,mr4 ,r[e decl>$1 gave him any occasion = repro(2 b 0 s exempl>y1 t he (t5 propos$ him z a patt]n = ! imitation ( o!r pupils4 ,! great ends ( 8 /udies 7 fix$1 & ! subjects ( !m 7 sub/antial1 he well knew ! value ( 8 opportunities1 nor 0 he at any loss z to ! be/ means ( improv+ !m4 ,no "t 0 giv5 to va9 amusem5ts1 or to unnecess>y indulg5cies4 ,! seasons ( re/ & ex]cise 7s ess5tial to heal?7 7 curtail$1 & s passionately 0 he devot$ to ! increase ( 8 k1 t he ei!r laid ! f\ndation ( disord]s1 :i* imbitt]$ 8 future life1 or1 if lat5t1 arm$ !m ) ! p[] :i* resi/$ all m$ical skill4 ,! op]ations ( 8 own m9d1 8 read+1 8 obs]vation1 & 8 social int]c\rse 7 all made subs]vi5t to ! great designs ( 8 /ation4 ,) ! h&s ( a ,midas1 he _h ! art ( turn+ :atev] he t\*$ into gold3 ! treasures ( k1 bo? philosophical & !ological1 op5$ to ! _w1 s e>ly aft] he left ! academy1 %ew ! int5s5ess ( 8 application1 & ! capaci\sness ( 8 m9d dur+ 8 resid5ce !re4 ,! mo/ important works 9 e sci5ce engag$ 8 att5tion2 & z he _h no t$i\s h\rs to amuse1 nor any fugitive curiosity to gratify1 8 read+ uni=mly promot$ ! increase ( 8 m5tal ri*es4 ,he did n rove ab\t 9 ! fields ( sci5ce to ga!r )]+ fl[]s1 b ! preci\s fruits :]e) ! m[] fille? 8 h&1 & he t b9de? %eaves 8 bosom4 ,to impress ^u 8 memory ! mo/ important & int]e/+ p>ts ( ! books he read1 x 0 8 cu/om1 to make judici\s abridgem5ts2 & t he might compose & dige/ ! s5tim5ts & argum5ts ( 8 au?ors1 9 ord] to r5d] ea* 9 succession in/rum5tal to ! confirmation & enl>gem5t ( 8 views1 8 pr9cipal books 7 int]leav$4 ,! long sil5ce ( ?is excell5t & accompli%$ y\?1 aft] he left ! academy1 z to ! prim>y object ( all 8 /udies1 ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 af=ds consid]able scope = conjecture3 ,he 0 tw5ty ye>s old :5 he return$ f ,london to ,s\?ampton2 !re he rema9$ two ye>s2 aft] :i* he w5t to reside 9 ! family ( ,sir ,john ,hortopp1 z tutor to 8 son1 :]e he cont9u$ two ye>s long]4 ,x is true he 0 b /ill a y\? diffid5t ( himself & deeply affect$ ) ! importance ( ! m9i/ry1 "u a s5se ( 8 insuffici5cy & trembl+ le/ he %\ld g to ! alt> ( ,god uncall$4 ,b aft] sixte5 ye>s sp5t 9 classical /udies1 aft] uncommon pr(ici5cy 9 o!r p>ts ( le>n+ connect$ ) ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 ) e qualification = ! sacr$ (fice1 liv+ at a "t :5 8 public s]vices 7 peculi>ly ne$$ & :5 he 0 kn[n & spok5 ( z promis+ celebrity 9 :atev] pr(ession he might *use1 t ) all ^! advantages he %\ld cont9ue 9 retirem5t2 is a fact difficult to acc\nt =1 & = :i* only 8 extreme diffid5ce c af=d any apology4 ,b :atev] 7 8 reasons = s long a sil5ce1 8 "t 0 wisely unprov$2 he gave himself up to read+1 m$itation1 & pray]2 & 9 ! family ( 8 patron1 besides dis*>g+ ! duties ( a tutor1 he 0 employ$ 9 sev]al ( 8 mo/ useful & popul> works1 p>ticul>ly 8 ,logic1 ,a/ronomy & ,geography4 ,9 ! family ( ,sir ,john1 he appe>s to h enjoy$1 :atev] 0 mo/ cong5ial ) 8 views 9 fri5d%ip & devotion3 8 te/imony 9 8 s]mon on ! dea? ( ,sir ,john is highly hon\rable to 8 virtue & to ! m+l$ respect1 sorr[ & gratitude ( ! prea*]4 ,:ile he 0 increas+ 8 m5tal treasures by /udy1 & famili>is+ ! importance ( ^! treasures to 8 pupil1 he enjoy$ opportunities ( conv]s+ ) ! wise1 ! le>n$1 & ! dev\t1 "h 8 ?ir/ aft] k increas$ daily & 8 ambition = usefulness4 ,! advantages ( 8 situation1 l ! beams ( light1 fell ^u an object capable ( reflect+ !m2 & to ?is "p ( 8 life1 may be ascrib$ mu* ( t sup]iority1 by :i* he 0 aft]w>ds di/+ui%$ 9 ! *ur*2 :i* /ill animates u 9 8 writ+s1 & :i* amid/ all ! caprice ( ta/e1 or ! revolutions ( op9ions1 w ende> & p]petuate 8 remembrance4 ,on 8 bir?-day #afih1 he prea*$ 8 fir/ s]mon2 8,probably consid]+ t z ! day ( a second nativity1 by :i* he ent]$ into a new p]iod ( exi/5ce40 ,sometime 9 ! c\rse ( ?is ye> he 0 *os5 assi/ant to ,dr4 ,isaac ,*auncy1 pa/or ( ! ,indep5dant *ur* !n meet+ 9 ,m>k-lane1 & su* 0 8 acceptance & success1 t 9 ,janu>y #agja-b1 he succe$$ ,dr4 ,*auncy 9 ! pa/oral (fice4 ,! day on :i* he accept$ 8 invitation to ?is *>ge 0 di/+ui%$ by an ev5t peculi>ly int]e/+ to ! fri5ds ( religi\s lib]ty4 ,! dea? ( ,k+ ,william ,,iii4 br\ght a cl\d ov] ! prospects ( ! diss5t]s2 :i* 9 ! close ( ! succe$+ reign1 0 ready to bur/ 9 %[]s ( calamity1 & :i* 0 only dispell$1 by ! critical int]position ( div9e provid5ce 9 ! dea? ( que5 ,anne4 ,mr4 ,watts1 :o _h n ent]$ ^u ! s]vice ( ,god )\t duly c\nt+ ! co/1 0 n to be disc\rag$ by difficulties1 nor det]r$ by opposition4 ,he _h 8engag$ 9 a sacr$ "w1 :]e ! h>ve/ is great1 & ! lab\r]s are b few2 :ile he _h left ! field ( ambition1 :]e ! lab\r]s are _m1 & ! h>ve/ n wor? c>ry+ away40#f ,8 views 7 direct$ to "r objects1 8 pr9ciples invigorat$ 8 ex]tions1 & ! p[] ) :i* he 0 end[$ f on high1 enabl$ him to speak ) irresi/ible wisdom4 ,! same mon? 9 :i* he ass5t$ to ! unanim\s call ( ! *ur*1 he 0 solemnly set ap>t to ! important relation%ip2 & nev] did any "y man assume ! pa/oral (fice ) high] qualifications1 ) deep] humility1 or ) m ard5t desires = ! et]nal welf>e ( m54 ,8 public decl>ation ( acquiesc5ce 9 ! *oice ( ! *ur* 7( :i* "s ab/racts are "h subjo9$7 :ile x illu/rates ! tru? ( ^! obs]vations1 w gratify e read] ( spiritual disc]nm5t4 8,bre?r51 8,y "k ! con/ant av]sion ,i h _h to any proposals ( a pa/oral (fice = ^! ?ree ye>s4 ,y "k also1 t s9ce y h giv5 me an unanim\s call !reto1 ,i h propos$ sev]al me?ods = y\r settlem5t )\t me1 b y\r *oice & y\r affections seem$ to be /ill unmov$4 ,i h object$ my own indisposition ( body1 & ,i h po9t$ to ?ree div9es1 memb]s ( ?is *ur*1 ^: gifts might r5d] !m m prop] = in/ruction1 & _! age = gov]nm5t4 ,^! ?+s ,i h urg$ till ,i h provok$ y to sorr[ & te>s1 & till ,i myself h be5 almo/ a%am$4 ,b y\r p]sev]ance 9 y\r *oice1 y\r con/ant pr(ession ( edification by my m9i/ry1 ! great probability y %ew me ( build+ up ?is fam\s & decay$ *ur* ( ,*ri/1 & y\r prevail+ fe>s ( its dissolution1 if ,i refuse1 h giv5 me gr\nd to believe1 t ! voice ( ?is *ur* is ! voice ( ,*ri/2 & to answ] ?is call1 ,i h n consult$ ) fle% & blood3 ,i h laid aside ! ?\ghts ( myself to s]ve ! int]e/ ( our ,"l4 ,i give up my own ease = y\r spiritual pr(it & y\r increase4 ,i submit my incl9ations to my duty1 & 9 hopes ( be+ made an in/rum5t to build up ?is anci5t *ur*1 ,i return ?is solemn answ] to y\r call1 t1 ) a great s5se ( my own inability 9 m9d & body to dis*>ge ! duties ( s sacr$ an (fice1 ,i d1 9 ! /r5g? ( ,*ri/1 v5ture ^u x1 & 9 8 "n ,i accept y\r call1 promis+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god & 8 sa9ts1 my utmo/ dilig5ce 9 all ! duties ( a pa/or1 s f> z ,god %all enlight5 & /r5g!n me2 & ,i leave ?is promise 9 ! b&s ( ,*ri/ our ,m$iator1 to see x p]=m$ by me unto y1 ?r\gh ! assi/ance ( 8 grace & ,_s40 ,^! pr(essions & promises 7 foll[$ by correspond+ dilig5ce & holy zeal4 ,! numb] & v>iety ( 8 writ+s1 ! frequ5cy & excell5ce ( 8 prea*+1 8 exact att5tion to ! spiritual affairs ( 8 flock by dome/ic visits1 :5 n conf9$ by illness1 %ew ! int5s5ess ( 8 indu/ry1 & a labori\s piety1 z uncommon to o!rs z !y 7 hon\rable to himself4 ,! y\ng] memb]s ( 8 *ur* 7 peculi>ly int]e/$ 9 8 affection & zeal4 ,= !m he 0 always =m+ plans ( religi\s improvem5t1 & :5 he c\ld no long] be useful to !m 9 ! pulpit1 he 0 solicit\s = !m 9 8 afflict+ conf9em5t4 ,to promote _! prosp]ity & happ9ess 9 ! mom5t\s conc]ns ( a future _w1 he =m$ a society f ?is class ( 8 *>ge1 = pray] & spiritual conf]5ce4 ,9 ?is society ! sub/ance ( 8 ,guide to ,pray] 0 orig9ally deliv]$4 ,9 visit+ ! families ( 8 congregation1 he 0 always c>eful to leave a sav\r ( div9e tru? ^u _! m9ds2 & z 8 own piety 0 *e>ful1 he endeav\r$ to diffuse its b5ign influ5ces :]ev] he w5t3 ,walk+ or rid+1 9 company or 9 retirem5t1 he 0 ei!r improv+ himself or o!rs4 ,he 0 nev] s mu* at home z 9 8 /udy1 nor ev] m 9 8 elem5t ?an :5 engag$ 9 p]=m+ ! works ( m]cy & ! lab\rs ( love4 ,8 temp]s 7 su* z became 8 "*1 & secur$ to him ! v5]ation & e/eem ( ^? :o mo/ mat]ially diff]$ f him 9 po9ts ( fai?4 ,to say he _h 8 imp]fections is only to ass]t1 t he 0 a man & n an angel4 ,if 8 natural temp]s 7 ha/y1 & he occasionally express$ himself ) a ke5ness bord]+ on res5tm5t1 he 0 habitually meek & l[ly4 ,) a m9d em95tly susceptible ( ! emotions ( fri5d%ip & gratitude1 he 0 sup]ior to ! contract$ views1 & ! untemp]$ zeal ( ! bigot4 8,x 0 n only 9 8 book b 9 8 m9d t or?odoxy 0 unit$ ) *>ity40 ,he knew h[ to su/a9 injuri\s treatm5t )\t retaliat+4 ,8 meekness ( opposition 0 rem>kable1 & ! good he p]=m$ 0 uncl\d$ by ph>isaical o/5tation4 ,8 popul>ity 0 duly temp]$ by 8 l[ op9ion ( himself1 & 8 afflictions 7 sanctifi$ by pati5t submission to ! un]r+ w ( heav54 ,! love ( money 9 a m9i/] ( ,*ri/1 he look$ on ) contempt & dete/ation4 ,a ?ird "p ( 8 income he devot$ to ! purposes ( *>ity1 & :5 he 0 incapable ( 8 public lab\rs he refus$ to receive 8 sal>y4 ,happy w be t read] ^: m9d is dispos$1 by 8 writ+s1 to copy 8 b5evol5ce to man & 8 rev]5ce to ,god4 ,9 company he assum$ no sup]iority1 nor c\ld any wise & good man feel 8 sup]iority ) o!r s5tim5ts ?an su* z 7 mutually hon\rable4 ,8 conv]sation betray$ none ( ! weakness ( egotism1 nor ! malevol5ce ( detraction4 ,he c\ld be ent]ta9+ )\t levity1 & s]i\s )\t au/]ity4 ,) a natural easy fl[ ( ?\ght he comb9$ aptness1 purity1 & elegance ( expression2 s affable & engag+ 0 8 deportm5t :]ev] he w5t1 t ! enquir+ virtu\s m9d 0 always gratifi$1 :ile ! gay & ?\ghtless 7 fix$ 9 att5tive v5]ation1 & s conspicu\sly 7 ! beauties ( s9c]ity del9eat$ 9 8 social "* t he 0 n m admir$ z a man ( tal5ts & le>n+1 ?an he 0 s\ght1 lov$ & tru/$ z a fai?ful fri5d4 ,z a prea*]1 ,dr4 ,watts ranks ) ! mo/ em95t3 ,8 publi%$ s]mons af=d a happy specim5 ( ! _s :i* p]vad$ 8 pulpit ex]cises4 ,"h is no trimm+1 no disguise ( s5tim5t1 all is transp>5t & cle> z cry/al4 ,he ?\ght ) ! humility t becomes a fallible man1 b he spoke ) all ! p]spicuity1 decision1 & boldness1 ( an hone/ man4 ,:at is said ( ,mr4 ,philip ,h5ry is n less applicable to him4 ,he 0 admir$ & lov$1 because1 ?\gh s excell5t a s*ol> & s polite an orator1 he became s pr(itable & p[]ful a prea*]1 & s readily laid aside ! entic+ words ( man's wisdom1 :i* 7 s easy to him4 ,:ile he avoid$ :atsoev] c\ld disgu/ ! le>n$ & polite he 0 equally cauti\s n to so> above ! illit]ate4 ,9 8 s]mons dignity & simplicity are s conspicu\s t e "o sees he only wi%$ to ga9 access to ! passions ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ! und]/&+4 ,sometimes he ?\ght he desc5d$ too l[ 9 accommodat+ 8 /yle to ignorance & dulness ( appreh5sion4 ,9 8 disc\rse on ,humility1 repres5t$ 9 ! "* ( ,/4 ,paul1 he makes ?is apology = desc5d+ to famili> & l[ sc5es ( life4 ,i almo/ reprove myself "h1 & suspect my fri5ds w reprove me too = introduc+ su* l[ sc5es ( life1 & su* trivial occurr5ces into a grave disc\rse4 ,i h put ! matt] into ! balances z well z ,i c1 & weigh$ ! case1 & ! result is ?is3 ,g5]al & di/ant declamations seldom /rike ! consci5ce ) su* conviction z p>ticul> repres5tations d2 & s9ce ?is iniquity (t5 betrays itself 9 ^! trivial in/ances1 x is bett] p]haps to set !m =? 9 _! full & prop] light1 ?an t ! guilty %\ld nev] feel a repro(1 :o1 by ! v nature ( _! di/emp]1 are unwill+ to see or le>n _! own folly1 unless x is set 9 a gl>+ view#g4 ,b z 8 great aim 0 to be und]/ood1 & to supply 8 he>]s ) suitable matt] = holy m$itation 9 private2 z he wat*$ = s\ls l "o t 0 to give an acc\nt1 a div9e solemnity accompani$ all he said4 ,! frivol\s1 jocul> disposition ( "s mod]n pulpit orators1 nev] degrad$ 8 "*1 nev] insult$ ! dec5cy ( public wor%ip1 or mock$ ! expectations ( ! dev\t m9d4 ,:]e is ! expression t c\ld raise ! fa9te/ blu% ^u ! *eek ( mode/y1 or irritate ! risibility ( ! mo/ pu]ile8 ,9 8 p]sonal appe>ance !re 0 little t c\ld int]e/ ! admir]s ( ext]nal comel9ess4 ,he 0 l[ ( /ature1 & 8 bodily pres5ce 0 weak2 yet !re 0 a c]ta9 dignity 9 8 c\nt5ance1 & su* pi]c+ expression 9 8 eyes1 z comm&$ att5tion & awe4 ,8 mann] 0 animat$2 b n boi/]\s2 ! self-possession he enjoy$ 0 inspir$ by confid5ce 9 ,god2 & !re=e1 discov]$ no?+ b respect & affection = 8 he>]s4 ,:5 ,dr4 ,gibbons ask$ him1 if he did n f9d himself sometimes too mu* aw$ by 8 auditory1 he repli$1 ,t :5 su* a g5tleman1 ( em95t abilities & le>n+1 has come into ! assembly1 & tak5 8 eye1 he felt some?+ l a mom5t>y tremor1 b t he recov]$ himself by rememb]+ :at ,god said to ! ,prophet ,j]emiah1 8,be n dismay$ at _! faces1 le/ ,i conf\nd !e be=e !m40 ,9 prep>ation = 8 m9i/ry1 he wrote & committ$ to memory1 ! lead+ features ( 8 cursory s]mons2 ! re/ he tru/$ to 8 extempor>y p[]s1 & ! promis$ assi/ance ( ! ,holy ,_s2 & he nev] fail$ to acquit himself ) cr$it4 8,8 read+ _h made him a full man1 conf]5ce a ready man1 writ+ an exact man#h10 & 8 free access to ! fulness ( ,*ri/ made him an ess5tially pr(itable man4 ,at ! conclusion ( weighty s5t5ces x 0 8 cu/om to pause1 t he might quick5 ! att5tion & m solemnly impress ! realities ( ! gospel ^u ! m9d4 ,he _h cultivat$ ) c>e & s+ul> success ! graces ( language4 ,! correctness ( 8 pronunciation1 ! elegance ( 8 diction1 & ! gr&eur ( 8 s5tim5ts1 obta9$ him an uncommon %>e ( popul>ity4 ,i once m5tion$1 says ,dr4 ,johnson1 ! reputation :i* ,mr4 ,fo/] _h ga9$ by 8 prop] deliv]y to my fri5d ,mr4 ,hawkeswor?1 :o told me1 t 9 ! art ( pronunciation he 0 f> inf]ior to ,dr4 ,watts4 ,8 ambition ( usefulness 0 conf9$ to no "t or place2 su* 0 8 love to ! ,head ( ! *ur*1 & 8 compassion = ! fall5 *ildr5 ( m51 t he 0 eag] to seize e opportunity ( glorify+ him1 & adm9i/]+ ! ^w ( salvation to !m1 z ! subsequ5t anecdote1 communicat$ by ,mr4 ,k+sbury1 ( ,s\?ampton1 to ,dr4 ,gibbons1 w te/ify3--8,mr4 ,ri*>d ,ellcock 0 a s]vant 9 old ,mr4 ,watts's family4 ,dr4 ,watts go+ to ,london aft] ! la/ "t ( 8 visit+ 8 fa!r at ,s\?ampton1 ,ri*>d ,ellcock 0 ord]$ to g ) him a day's j\rney4 ,! ,doctor ent]$ into s]i\s disc\rse ) him1 :i* made a deep & la/+ impression on 8 he>t & 0 ! means ( 8 s\nd & sav+ conv]sion4 ,aft] ! ,doctor came to ,london1 he wrote to 8 fa!r1 recomm5d+ ! s]vant to 8 p>ticul> reg>d1 = t he d\bt$ n he w\ld make an em95t *ri/ian1 & s he liv$ & di$1 leav+ an hon\rable "* = piety & uprightness beh9d him40 ,soon aft] he _h ent]$ ^u 8 pa/oral lab\rs1 he 0 visit$ ) illness1 :i* ?reat5$ all ! sangu9e hopes ( 8 p ) an e>ly p]iod to 8 usefulness4 ,8 conf9em5t 0 long1 8 recov]y sl[1 & 8 con/itution consid]ably impair$4 ,"u ^! circum/ances1 ! ,rev4 ,samuel ,price 0 *os5 to assi/ him 9 ! duties ( 8 (fice4 ,h[ev]1 8 ex]tions 7 r5ew$ ) 8 /r5g?1 & 8 suff]+s enabl$ him to prea* m ?an ev] to ! in/ruction & delight ( 8 he>]s4 ,9 ! prosecution ( 8 v>i\s plans ( usefulness1 he met ) no mat]ial int]ruption till ,septemb]1 #agab1 :5 he 0 seiz$ ) a fev] ( su* viol5ce1 t x br\ght a debility ^u 8 n]ves1 = :i* "t af=d$ no rem$y1 & :i* entirely laid him aside f ! ex]cise ( 8 m9i/ry m ?an f\r ye>s4 ,h[ inscrutable are ! disp5sations ( provid5ce1 :5 m5 :o1 = dissem9at+ ! doctr9es ( ! cross1 possess ! fir/ qualifications1 are laid aside or cut (f 9 ! fl[] ( _! age1 :ile o!rs1 f> bel[ m$iocrity1 live till !y become useless & burd5some6 ,( ! affectionate solicitude ( 8 p = ! re/oration ( 8 heal? he 0 hon\r$ ) ! be/ evid5ce by _! unceas+ pray]s to ,god = him 9 ?is season ( tr\ble4 ,p>ticul> days 7 set ap>t = ?is purpose1 9 :i* _m ( 8 bre?r5 9 ! m9i/ry unit$ z m5 deeply impress$ ) ! importance ( 8 life2 & _! pray]s 7 answ]$4 ,mr4 ,price1 8 assi/ant1 0 n[1 at ,mr4 ,watts's own desire1 elect$ to be jo9t pa/or ) him2 & he 0 accord+ly orda9$ to ?is (fice1 ,m>* #c1 #agac4 ,betwe5 ^! two fell[-lab\r]s !re subsi/$1 till dea?1 an inviolable fri5d%ip4 ,! amiable subject ( our memoirs speaks ( ,mr4 ,price z 8 fai?ful fri5d & companion 9 ! m9i/ry2 & m5tions a legacy t he leaves him1 8z only a small te/imony ( 8 great affection = him1 on acc\nt ( 8 s]vices ( love dur+ ! _m h>moni\s ye>s ( _! fell[%ip 9 ! "w ( ! gospel40 ,:5 ! prea*]s ( religion1 :e!r !y su/a9 su* imm$iate relation%ip or n1 ?us live sup]ior to ! meanness & guilt ( depreciat+ & envy+ ea* o!rs reputation1 tal5ts1 & s]vices 9 ! *ur*2 :5 ! despicable _s ( competition1 & v>iance1 ( cold civility1 & jeal\sy is absorb$ 9 bro!rly love1 & 9 g5]\s ex]tions = ! j hon\r ( ea* o!r1 !n !y w furni% an effectual confutation to ! ignorant clam\rs ( infidelity aga9/ prie/-craft1 & z 0 ! case ) ^! two excell5t m51 ! fri5d%ip !y ex]cise w return sev5-fold into _! own bosoms4 ,! afflict+ /ate to :i* ,mr4 ,watts 0 r$uc$ by ?is sickness1 inspir$ 8 fri5ds ) a t5d] & becom+ sympa?y1 & p>ticul>ly engag$ ! b5evol5t att5tion ( ,sir ,?os4 ,abney1 at t "t an ald]man ( ,london1 & aft]w>ds "o ( its repres5tatives 9 p>liam5t3 ,a man ( em95t piety & zeal1 a bless+ to 8 c\ntry & ! *ur* ( ,god4 ,he di$ 9 ! ye> #agbb1 deeply regrett$ by all ! fri5ds :o 7 contempor>y ) him & acqua9t$ ) 8 wor?1 & no less respectfully rememb]$ :]ev] ! works ( ,dr4 ,watts are read1 by ! monum5ts ( 8 fri5d%ip = ! au?or2 a fri5d%ip pure & uni=m1 )\t ! usual pride ( patronage1 or ! obsequi\sness ( timid submission4 ,9 ?is family he f\nd an asylum f ! anxieties ( dep5dance1 & t /ill m ende>$ by ! p]ception ( reciprocal b5efits4 ,"h he exp]i5c$ all ! t5d]ness & c>e t ! langui%+ /ate ( 8 heal? requir$4 ,:atev] ri*es & munific5ce c\ld supply1 or respect & affection sugge/ to alleviate ^! pa9ful vicissitudes1 he enjoy$ to ! full ext5t ( 8 wi%es1 & to ! happy ev5t ( 8 introduction into ?is b5evol5t family may be ascrib$ ! prolongation ( a life ! value ( :i* may be e/imat$ by ! _m excell5t works :i* he publi%$1 dur+ 8 long resid5ce ) !m4 ,! same respect & fri5d%ip %ewn him by ,sir ,?omas ,abney 7 p]petuat$ by 8 lady & _! daught] till 8 days 7 numb]$ & f9i%$4 ,lady ,abney di$ ab\t a ye> aft] him4 ,%e 0 end[$ ) e virtue ess5tial to an illu/ri\s example4 ,! foll[+ anecdote1 communicat$ to ! late ,mr4 ,toplady by ! ,c\ntess ( ,hunt+don1 w s]ve to confirm :at is said ( ! happy t]ms ^u :i* he liv$ ) ?is h\se4 ,! ,c\ntess be+ on a visit to ,dr4 ,watts at ,/oke-,new+ton1 0 ?us acco/$ by him3 ,y\r lady%ip is come to see me1 on a v rem>kable day4 8,:y is ?is day s rem>kable80 answ]$ ! ,c\ntess4 8,?is v day ?irty ye>s10 repli$ ! ,doctor1 8,i came to ! h\se ( my good fri5d ,sir ,?omas ,abney1 int5d+ to sp5d b a s+le week "u 8 fri5dly ro(3 & ,i h ext5d$ my visit to ! l5g? ( ?irty ye>s30 ,lady ,abney :o 0 pres5t1 imm$iately said1 ,sir :at y t]m a long ?irty ye>s visit ,i consid] z ! %orte/ visit my family ev] receiv$4 ,8 gratitude1 9 ! review ( 8 obligations dur+ a ?irty-six ye>s resid5ce ) h] lady%ip1 is /rongly m>k$ 9 a passage ( 8 w1 :]e he speaks ( ! g5]\s & t5d] c>e %ewn him by h] lady%ip & h] family 9 8 long illness1 _m ye>s ago :5 he 0 capable ( no s]vice1 & also h] em95t fri5d%ip & goodness dur+ 8 cont9uance 9 ! family ev] s9ce4 ,! v>i\s /ories circulat$ ( 8 /range n]v\s affections1 or fa!r x %\ld be said1 ( 8 intellectual d]angem5t1 appe> to h be5 ! fabrications ( ! design+1 & only to h obta9$ belief ) ! cr$ul\s4 8,i take ^u me1 & feel myself happy10 says 8 biograph] & fri5d1 ,dr4 ,gibbons1 8to av]1 t ^! reports 7 utt]ly false1 & ,i d ?is f my own k ( him = sev]al ye>s1 & "s ( !m ! ye>s ( 8 decay2 f ! express decl>ation ( 8 amanu5sis1 :o 0 ev] ) him1 & above all f t ( ,mrs4 ,elizabe? ,abney1 :o liv$ 9 ! same family ) him ?irty-six ye>s40 ,b 8 con/itution 0 brok51 & 8 n]v\s sy/em consid]ably disord]$ & debilitat$1 by ! frequ5t & heavy /rokes ( illness1 & 8 int5se ex]tions ( m9d1 especially 9 8 y\?#i4 ,he 0 = sev]al ye>s toge!r greatly di/ress$ ) insomnia1 or cont9u$ wakefulness4 ,v (t5 he c\ld obta9 no sleep = sev]al nights successively except su* z 0 =c$ by m$ical prep>ations2 & n unfrequ5tly ev5 opiates lo/ _! virtue1 & only s]v$ to aggravate 8 malady4 ,x is wond]ful h[1 ) su* a weak frame & s _m %ocks rapidly succe$+ ea* o!r1 he 0 able to ma9ta9 su* equanimity ( temp]1 & vig\r ( intellect3 ,! /ate ( 8 m9d ?r\gh all ! decays ( nature1 8 humble confid5ce & 8 joy gave ! decisive /amp ( reality to 8 hopes & exemplifi$ ! sublime atta9m5ts ( :i* we are capable 9 ?is vale ( imp]fection & sorr[4 ,8 sup]iority to ! pressures ( sickness1 & 8 triumphant assurance ( ! love ( ,god are beautifully express$ 9 8 own dev\t soliloquy :i* he entitles ,?\ghts & ,m$itations 9 a long sickness1 #agab-agac4 ,yet1 graci\s ,god1 amid/ ^! /orms ( nature1 ,?9e eyes behold a sweet & sacr$ calm ,reign ?r\gh ! realms ( consci5ce4 ,all )9 ,lies peaceful1 all compos'd4 ',tis wondr\s grace ,keeps (f ?y t]rors f ?is humble bosom4 ,?\gh /a9'd ) s9s & follies1 yet s]5e ,9 p5it5tial peace1 & *e>ful hope1 ,spr9kl$ & gu>d$ ) aton+ blood4 ,?y vital smiles1 amid/ ?is desolation1 ,l heav'nly sun-beams hid beh9d ! cl\ds1 ,break out 9 happy mom5ts1 ) bright radiance ,cleav+ ! gloom1 ! fair cele/ial light ,s(t5s & gilds ! horrors ( ! /orm1 ,& ri*e/ cordials to ! he>t conveys4 ,o glori\s solace ( imm5se di/ress1 ,a consci5ce & a ,god6 ,a fri5d at home1 ,& bett] fri5d on high6 ,?is is my rock ,( firm support1 my %ield ( sure def5ce ,aga9/ inf]nal arr[s4 ,rise1 my s\l1 ,put on ?y c\rage4 ,"h's ! liv+ spr+1 ,( joys div9ely sweet & ev] new4 ,a peaceful consci5ce1 & a smil+ heav'n4 ,! two univ]sities ( ,ed9burgh & ,ab]de5 9 ! ye> #agbh sev]ally conf]r$ on him unsolicit$ & )\t 8 k1 ! degree ( doctor 9 div9ity4 ,?is academical hon\r 0 nev] bett] be/[$ or receiv$ ) less vanity2 & happy w\ld x h be5 = su* sem9>ies _h titles ( ?is sort nev] be5 disgrac$ by any ?+ m]c5>y 9 _! s\rce or by ignorance or sup]cili\sness 9 _! subjects4 ,9 ?is case ! hon\r 0 reciprocal1 s f> z a diploma may be all[$ to be> any proportion to poignancy ( g5ius1 highly cultivat$ und]/&+1 ! ri*e/ tal5ts ( ! head1 add$ to ! mo/ amiable virtues ( ! he>t4 ,al?\gh a non-con=mi/ f pr9ciples & uni=mly su* 9 practice1 he held a fri5dly correspond5ce ) "s ( ! fir/ *>act]s 9 ! e/abli%$ *ur*4 ,among ^! 7 ,seek]1 ar*bi%op ( ,cant]bury1 ,gibson1 bi%op ( ,london2 ,hort1 ar*bi%op ( ,tuam1 & _m o!rs ( elevat$ rank & em95t lit]>y reputation4 ,_! lett]s#aj to him are writt5 9 an uncommon /ra9 ( reit]ation & e/eem1 & al?\gh _m expressions occur :i* be> too ne> an aff9ity to ! language ( flatt]y1 ^? :o knew ! man & 7 b5efit$ by 8 writ+s may be all[$ "s latitude beyond :at is common 9 su* cases4 ,if1 :ile ! deadly night %ade ( infidelity is diffus+ its poison ?r\gh our c\ntry1 *ur*m5 & diss5t]s1 especially ! cl]gy & ^? :o ent]ta9 ! same views ( ! fai? t 0 once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts1 c\ld agree ?us to diff]1 & lay aside all intemp]ate zeal = & aga9/ ! modes & =ms ( religion2 w\ld !y mutually *]i% bro!rly love & unite z f> z possible to aid ea* o!rs ex]tions 9 ! common cause2 :at a mighty *ange w\ld soon be produc$ 9 ! /ate ( religion1 & :at s\rces ( pleasure !y w\ld daily op5 to ! advocates ( ! tru?8 ,m5tal light has no imm$iate or necess>y dep5dance ^u ext]ior circum/ances1 nor c x be conf9$ )9 ! b\nds ( any d5om9ation1 s l t glori\s elem5t its progress is irresi/ible1 & mu/ be unb\nd$ 9 its dom9ion4 ,"h sup]/ition has no influ5ce1 bigotry has no p[]2 & al?\gh we _c accurately pron\nce ! ,%ibbole? & ,sibbole? ( diff]5t p>ties1 we may yet unite our pray]s & our zeal :]e1 z ! c&idates = et]nal life1 we are all "o4 ,z we (t5 p]ceive 9 *emical exp]im5ts t two ?+s ! mo/ ho/ile by nature1 & mo/ av]se to unite1 by ! addition ( a ?ird become p]fectly miscible1 s by a _s ( true piety & c&\r p\r$ out ^u bo?1 we %\ld see con=mi/s & non-con=mi/s ext5d to ea* o!r ! "r h& ( fell[%ip & unite 9 e (fice ( fri5d%ip & 9 all ! obligations ( _! religi\s *>act]s4 ,may ! auspici\s p]iod soon dawn :5 ,ephraim %all n envy ,judah1 & :5 ,judah %all n vex ,ephraim4 ,let u no m cont5d1 nor blame ,ea* o!r1 blam$ en\gh else:]e1 b /rive1 ,9 (fices ( love1 h[ we may light5 ,ea* o!r's burd5 9 our %>e ( woe#aa4 8,su* *>act]s z ,dr4 ,watts /ill live & fl\ri% 9 our *ur*es3 7,i adopt ! words ( a late acute writ]74 ,x w\ld be easy to give a long li/ ( names f ! dawn ( ! re=mation to ?is day3 b ,i sacrifice ! pleasure ( do+ s to ! mode/y ( my fri5ds4 ,?is h[ev]1 ,i w v5ture to say1 & no man %all /op me ( ?is boa/+1 we h 9 our *ur*es n[ exact copies ( our anci5t models4 ,! prophets1 d !y live = ev]8 ,yes !y d4 ,! _s ( ,elijah re/s ^u ,eli%a6 ,! grave solidity ( ,c>twright & ,jacob seem$ to reside 9 our ,ow5s & ,goodw9s & ,gills4 ,! vivacity ( ,watts & ,bradbury & ,e>le lives 9 o!rs1 :om ,i d>e n "n4 ,! pati5t labori\s ,fox1 ! silv] ,bates1 ! melt+ ,baxt]1 ! pi]c+ ,mead1 ! g5]\s ,williams1 ! in/ructive ,h5ry1 ! s(t & c&id ,doddridge1 ,ridgley1 & ,gale1 & ,banyan & ,burgess1 9 all _! v>iegat$ beauties yet fl\ri% 9 our pulpits ex]cis+ _! diff]5t tal5ts = mutual edification4 ,we h ,b>nabas ! son ( consolation1 & ,boan]ges ! ?und]]1 /ill4--,ye s]vants ( ! ,mo/ ,high ,god1 :o %ew unto u ! way ( salvation6 ,peace be )9 ! walls ( y\r *ur*es1 & prosp]ity )9 y\r dwell+-h\ses#ab40 ,"o great man aft] celebrat+ ! j praises ( ,dr4 ,watts's tal5ts1 aft] ackn[l$g+ he 0 su* z e *ri/ian *ur* w\ld rejoice to adopt1 desc5ds to ! mis]able littl5ess ( caution+ ! _w aga9/ 8 non-con=mity1 z if t 7 a dim9ution ( 8 lit]>y1 or a blot ^u 8 !ological reputation4 ,a melan*oly pro( h[ f> a philosophic m9d may sometimes be debas$ by a *urli% bigotry2 ! v _s t gave bir? to all ! p]secutions :i* h>ass$ & oppress$ ! pres5t e/abli%$ *ur* :5 %e diss5t$ f ! *ur* ( ,rome1 & to :i* we may ascribe all ! animosities :i* divide & degrade ^? :o only deviate 9 que/ions ( a circum/antial discipl9e s9ce t p]iod4 ,9 ,dr4 ,watts 7 comb9$ all ! excell5cies :i* =m a complete rev]se ( a p>ty zealot1 & if a meek & l[ly m9d c\ld %ield ! memory ( any man f ! env5om$ influ5ce ( ?is passion1 8 non-con=mity _h nev] be5 m5tion$ b ) a view ( recomm5d+ ! virtues by :i* he s greatly adorn$ x4 ,z an au?or no man's po/hum\s claim ^u ! gratitude ( ! *ur* & ( 8 c\ntry1 c be urg$ ) a m imp]ative tone3 ,! natural /r5g? ( 8 g5ius1 :i* he cultivat$ & improv$ by a v consid]able acqua9tance ) ! mo/ celebrat$ writ]s1 bo? anci5t & mod]n1 _h enri*$ 8 m9d ) a l>ge & uncommon /ore ( j s5tim5ts1 & useful k ( v>i\s k9ds4 ,8 s\l 0 too noble & l>ge1 to be conf9$ )9 n>r[ limits1 he c\ld n be cont5t to leave any pa? ( le>n+ untri$1 nor re/ 9 a total ignorance ( any sci5ce1 ! k ( :i* might be = 8 own improvem5t1 or might 9 any way t5d to enl>ge 8 capacity ( be+ useful to o!rs4 ,?\gh t :i* gave him ! mo/ rem>kable pre-em95ce 0 ! ext5t & sublimity ( 8 imag9ation3 h[ few h excell$1 or ev5 equall$ him 9 quickness ( appreh5sion1 & solidity ( judgm5t3 & hav+ also a fai?ful memory to reta9 :at he collect$ f ! lab\rs ( o!rs1 he 0 able to pay x back aga9 into ! common treasury ( le>n+ ) a l>ge increase4 ,x is a "q :e!r any au?or be=e him ev] appe>$ ) reputation on su* a v>iety ( subjects1 z he has done1 bo? z a prose-writ]1 & a poet4 ,h[ev] ?is we may v5ture to say1 t !re is no man n[ liv+ ( ^: works s _m h be5 disp]s$1 bo? at home & abroad1 t are 9 su* con/ant use1 & translat$ into su* a v>iety ( languages2 _m ( :i* w rema9 m durable monum5ts ( 8 great tal5ts1 ?an any repres5tation we c take ( !m1 ?\gh x 7 to be grav5 on pill>s ( brass#ac4 ,8 excell5t fri5d1 ,dr4 ,doddridge1 9 8 d$ication ( 8 ,rise & ,progress ( ,religion 9 ! ,s\l1 congratulates him1 8t :ile condesc5d+ to ! humble "w ( =m+ infant m9ds to ! fir/ rudim5ts ( religi\s k by 8 v>i\s ,cate*isms & ,div9e ,songs1 he 0 also daily read+ lectures ( logic & o!r useful bran*es ( philosophy to /udi\s y\?1 & ?is n only 9 private academies b 9 ! mo/ celebrat$ seats ( le>n+1 n m]ely 9 ,scotl&1 & 9 our ,am]ican colonies1 :]e = "s peculi> consid]ations x might be mo/ naturally expect$1 b1 ?r\gh ! amiable c&\r ( "s excell5t m5 & accompli%$ tutors1 9 our ,engli% univ]sities too4 ,& t he 0 also tea*+ hundr$s ( m9i/]s & private *ri/ians by 8 s]mons1 & o!r !ological tracts1 s happily calculat$ to diffuse ?r\gh _! m9ds t light ( k1 & ?r\gh _! he>ts t f]v\r ( piety1 :i* ,god _h be5 pleas$ to enk9dle 9 8 own4 ,& z to my c]ta9 k y\r compositions h be5 ! s+ul> com=t ( _m excell5t *ri/ians on _! dy+ b$s1 = ,i h he>d /anzas ( !m repeat$ f ! lips ( sev]al1 :o 7 d\btless 9 a few h\rs to beg9 ! song ( ,moses & ! ,lamb1 s ,i hope & tru/1 t1 :5 ,god %all call y to t salvation = :i* y\r fai? & pati5ce h s long be5 wait+1 he w %$ ar\nd y ! *oice/ beams ( 8 fav\r1 & gladd5 y\r he>t ) consolations l ^? :i* y h be5 ! happy in/rum5t ( adm9i/]+ to o!rs40 ,dr4 ,johnson1 :om no "o "h w suspect ( p>tiality1 & ^: decisions 9 su* case no "o w dispute1 ackn[l$ges t few books _h be5 p]us$ by him ) great] pleasure1 ?an ,watts's ,improvem5t ( ! ,m9d1 ( :i* he says1 8! radical pr9ciples may inde$ be f\nd 9 ,locke's ,conduct ( ! ,und]/&+1 b !y are s exp&$ & ramifi$ by ,watts1 z to conf] ^u him ! m]it ( a "w 9 ! highe/ degree useful & pleas+4 ,:oev] has ! c>e ( in/ruct+ o!rs may be *>g$ ) defici5ce 9 8 duty if ?is book be n recomm5d$40 ,( 8 ,logic1 :i* soon obta9$ consid]able celebrity at home & abroad1 ,"l ,b>r+ton speaks 9 ! foll[+ t]ms ( high encomium3 8,i return$ y my ?anks = ! k9d pres5t ( y\r ,logic soon aft] ,i receiv$ x4 ,i c n[ d x on mu* bett] gr\nds1 = s9ce ,i h read x1 ,i d n b>ely ?ank y = ! civility1 or ! satisfaction ,i h receiv$ on read+ a book f9ely writt5 on a noble & useful subject1 or = ! pr(it ,i h reap$ by x1 b = a book1 by :i*1 ,i expect1 n only ! y\? ( ,engl&1 b all1 :o are n too lazy1 or too wise to le>n1 w be taught to ?9k & write bett] ?an !y d1 & !reby become bett] subjects1 bett] neighb\rs1 bett] relatives1 & bett] *ri/ians2 = z wrong reason+ helps to spoil ea* ( ^!1 s f> w putt+ u 9 a "r way ( ?9k+1 help to m5d u4 ,i ?9k y\r book s good an help to u 9 ?is way1 t ,i %all n only recomm5d x to o!rs1 b use x z a manual ( its k9d myself1 & int5d1 z "s h done ,erasmus or a piece ( ,cic]o1 = ano!r purpose--to read x ov] once a ye>40 ,! au?or ( ! ,m$itations among ! ,tombs1 & ! ,dialogues betwe5 ,!ron & ,aspasio1 9 a lett] ( ackn[l$gm5t = ! pres5t ( 8 disc\rses on ! glory ( ,*ri/1 says--8,to say y\r works h long be5 my delight & /udy1 ! fav\rite patt]n by :i* ,i w\ld =m my conduct & model my /yle1 w\ld only be to e*o back 9 ! fa9te/ acc5ts :at s\nds 9 ! g5]al voice ( ! nation4 ,among o!rs ( y\r edify+ compositions1 ,i h reason to ?ank y = y\r sacr$ songs1 :i* ,i h introduc$ into ! s]vice ( my *ur*2 s t1 9 ! solemnities ( ! sabba?1 & 9 a lecture on ! week day1 y\r muse lights up ! inc5se ( our praise1 & furni%es our devotion ) h>mony40 ,! ,c\ntess ( ,h]t=d1 aft]w>ds ,du*ess ( ,som]set1 writes to him 9 a /ra9 ( peculi> admiration & ?ankfulness1 on read+ 8 ,!ological ,works4 8,almo/ all ! h\rs ,i pass$ alone1 ,i h employ$ 9 read+ y\r works1 :i* = ev] repres5t to my imag9ation ! idea ( a ladd] or flight ( /eps1 s9ce e volume seems to rise a /ep ne>] to ! language ( heav51 & !re is a visible progression t[>d t bett] c\ntry ?r\gh e page1 s t1 ?\gh all brea! piety & j reason1 ! la/ seems to cr[n ! :ole1 till y %all aga9 publi% some?+ to enlight5 a d>k & ob/9ate age1 = ,i mu/ believe t ! mann] 9 :i* y treat div9e subjects1 is m likely to re=m & "w ^u ! affections ( y\r read]s1 ?an t ( any o!r writ] n[ liv+4 ,i hope ,god w1 9 m]cy to _m ?\s&s1 myself 9 p>ticul>1 prolong y\r life _m ye>s4 ,i own ?is does n seem a k9d wi% to y1 b ,i ?9k y w be cont5t to be> ! infirmities ( ! fle% "s ye>s long]1 to be an in/rum5t 9 ! h&s ( ,god1 t[>d ! salvation ( y\r weak & di/ress$ bre?r540 ,dr4 ,vicesimus ,knox1 9 8 ,*ri/ian ,philosophy1 aft] a long citation f ! ,inw>d ,witness to ,*ri/ianity1 concludes ?us3--8,= my own "p1 ,i _c b ?9k ?is good man approa*$ z ne>ly to *ri/ian p]fection z any mortal ev] did 9 ?is sublun>y /ate2 & !re=e ,i consid] him z a bett] int]pret] ( ! *ri/ian doctr9es ?an ! mo/ le>n$ critics1 :o1 pr\d ( _! reason & _! le>n+1 despis$ or neglect$ ! v life & s\l ( *ri/ianity1 ! liv+1 ev]la/+ gospel1 ! sup]natural op]ation ( div9e grace2 & be x ev] rememb]$1 t ,dr4 ,watts 0 a man :o cultivat$ 8 reason ) p>ticul> c>e1 :o /udi$ ! ab/ruse/ sci5ces1 & 0 z well qualifi$ to become a v]bal critic1 or a logical disputant on ! scriptures1 z ! mo/ le>n$ among ! doctors ( ,sorbonne1 or ! greate/ pr(ici5ts 9 polemical div9ity4 ,i m5tion$ ?is circum/ance = ! consid]ation ( ^? :o ins9uate t ! doctr9es ( grace _c be ent]ta9$ b by ignorant z well z fanatical p]sons2 by p]sons un9itiat$ 9 ! my/]ies ( philosophy40 ,8 ,!ological ,works are num]\s1 & none ( !m appe> to h be5 hurri$ into ! _w "u ! impulse ( a ?\ghtless vanity4 ,! p]spicuity & elegance ( 8 expression & ! ri*ness ( 8 imag9ation1 enliv5 ! mo/ common subjects1 & add lu/re to ! mo/ int]e/+4 ,! multiplicity & div]sity ( 8 native & acquir$ tal5ts are e :]e conspicu\s2 & ! application ( ^! tal5ts uni=mly discov]s an accurate k ( human nature1 a high v5]ation ( ! gospel1 an un%ak5 atta*m5t to ! cause ( *ri/ian lib]ty1 & an habitual read9ess = any sacrifice to ! virtue & happ9ess ( ! _w4 ,:ile explor+ ! mo/ ab/ruse subjects ( corporeal & spiritual nature1 he became a tea*] ( babes2 & t wayf>+ m51 ?\gh almo/ ideots1 might n err 9 ! pa? ( life1 he laid aside ! metaphysician & ! philosoph]1 to expla9 ! doctr9es & famili>ise ! hi/ory ( ! bible4 8,:atev] he took 9 h& 01 by incessant solicitude = s\ls1 conv]t$ to !ology2 x is difficult to read a page )\t le>n+1 or at lea/ wi%+1 to be bett]4 ,! att5tion is caught by indirect in/ruction1 & he t sat d[n only to reason1 is on a sudd5 compell$ to pray40 ,! ,psalms & ,hymns ( ,dr4 ,watts1 :i* h giv5 8 "n a k9d ( immortality 9 our wor%ipp+ assemblies1 des]ve to be m5tion$1 indep5d5t ( _! intr9sic m]it1 = ! circum/ance 9 :i* !y orig9at$4 ,! ,hymns :i* 7 sung at ! diss5t+-meet+ 9 ,s\?ampton1 7 s little to 8 judgm5t & ta/e1 t he c\ld n =be> compla9+ ( !m to 8 fa!r4 ,8 fa!r1 :o1 p]haps1 fondly atta*$ to 8 old guides 9 ?is s]vice1 & impati5t ( innovations1 0 n v well pleas$1 bid him try :at he c\ld d to m5d ! matt]4 ,he imm$iately set to "w1 & s successful 0 he 9 8 fir/ essay1 t a second 0 e>ne/ly desir$1 & !n a ?ird1 & a f\r?1 till !re 0 su* a numb] z to make up a volume1 :i* 0 aft]w>ds consid]ably enl>g$4 ,! fir/ edition ( 8 ,hymns 0 publi%$ 9 #agjg1 & 8 ,psalms1 #agai4 ,! happy mann] 9 :i* he has r5d]$ ^! composures intelligible to ! ignorant1 yet in/ructive & delightful to ! m intellig5t1 %ew at once1 h[ w>m a desire ( ext5sive usefulness animat$ 8 he>t1 & h[ skilful an h& direct$ 8 p52 :ile ! /rong images1 ! bold flights1 ! lively pa9t+1 ! sublimity ( ?\ght1 & maje/y ( expression1 :i* occur 9 "s o!r ( 8 poetical writ+s1 proclaim :at a ma/] he 0 9 t art1 & h[ mu* self-d5ial he practis$1 9 condesc5d+ to a l[] /ra91 :5 ! g5ius = :i* he wrote requir$ x4 ,! two volumes publi%$ z ! ,dr4's ,po/hum\s ,works1 mu/ be ascrib$ to ! av>ice ( a booksell]1 or to ! urg5t calls ( hung]1 expect+ success f ! celebrity ( 8 "*1 & ! g5]al avidity ) :i* 8 productions 7 receiv$4 ,^! volumes are said1 9 ! title-page1 to be compil$ f pap]s 9 possession ( 8 imm$iate successors1 & to be adju/$ & publi%$ by a g5tleman ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,cambridge4 ,_m ( ! hymns 9 ! fir/ volume 7 publi%$ be=e1 &1 ) only "o exception1 !y are unm]cifully mutilat$4 ,! re/ be> no m resemblance to ! poetic ardor & sublimity ( ,dr4 ,watts's muse1 ?an ! gras%opp] does to ! eagle4 ,x w\ld be easy to select v>i\s pro(s ( imposition 9 ?is "w1 7 x necess>y2 b none1 :o h read ! poet1 c hesitate to pron\nce x a malici\s attempt to hold him up to ridicule & contempt2 or1 :i* is mo/ probable1 a design to make 8 "n ! m$ium ( pecuni>y advantage4 ,su* a f>rago %\ld n h be5 m5tion$1 b z a reason = _! exclusion f ! g5u9e works4 ,su* au?ors z ! subject ( ^! memorials are ! glory ( nations4 ,! man ^: writ+s expose ! doctr9es & ord9ances ( *ri/ianity to contempt1 :o artfully endeav\rs to de/roy ! cause ( virtue1 :ile he affects to celebrate its praise1 by tak+ away all its animat+ pr9ciple1 ?r[s op5 ! flood gates ( lic5ti\sness1 de/roys all public _s1 social ord]1 dome/ic fidelity1 & p]sonal happ9ess1 takes ! subject f "u ! re/ra9t ( ! civil law1 saps ! f\ndation ( hon\r & confid5ce 9 comm]ce1 involves 8 wret*$ proselytes 9 ! guilt ( invet]ate rebellion aga9/ ! ,pr9ce ( ,life1 & subjects !m to inconceivable woes 9 ! future _w4 ,:5 au?ors1 ^: writ+s h ?us subv]t$ ! fai?1 poison$ ! morals1 & de/roy$ ! s\ls ( _! delud$ read]s1 are =gott51 or only rememb]$ z objects ( execration1 ! ,works ( ,dr4 ,watts ju/ly claim ! gratitude ( 8 c\ntry1 w be p]petuat$ z bless+s 9 ! *ur*1 & be hon\r$ ) ! f9al plaudit ( ! ,supreme ,judge4 ,! dissolution ( ,dr4 ,watts fully correspond$ ) 8 holy & useful life4 ,= ne> ?ree ye>s prior to ?is p]iod1 8 lamp _h giv5 su* a tremul\s & unc]ta9 light1 t 8 fri5ds daily expect$ its utt] ext9ction4 ,b 8 prospects 7 bright & 8 confid5ce 0 firm4 ,if 8 intellectual faculties 7 n vigor\s1 !y yet cont9u$ to p]=m _! (fice to ! la/4 ,:5 9 full possession ( himself he committ$ 8 s\l into ! h&s ( 8 ,r$eem]1 triumph+ ov] all ! t]rors ( dea?4 ,?us glorify+ 8 pr(ession & ! m9i/ry ( ! gospel1 adm9i/]+ ! consolations ( hope to 8 sorr[+ fri5ds1 & display+ ! fai?1 =titude1 & joy1 :i* =m ! noble/ conclusion ( a life devot$ to ,god4 ,soon aft]1 ,mr4 ,h5ry ,grove1 :o contract$ an intimate fri5d%ip ) ,dr4 ,watts1 _h publi%$ a fun]al s]mon on ! fe> ( dea?2 ! subject 0 treat$ 9 s ma/]ly a mann] t a p]son ( consid]able rank 9 ! le>n$ _w decl>$1 t aft] read+ x he c\ld h laid d[n & di$1 ) z mu* read9ess & satisfaction z he _h ev] done any ?+ 9 8 life4 ,"s simil> effects may1 x is hop$1 be produc$ by review+ ! circum/ances ( an ev5t1 :]e !ory 0 mo/ unusually realiz$ 9 exp]im5tal fact4 ,x is n f books h[ev] f9ely writt51 b f ! lips ( ! dy+ disciple ( ,jesus1 t we %all le>n ! ex]cise ( pati5ce & c\rage 9 ! anticipation ( t /ate :]e we %all fl\ri% 9 ev]la/+ heal? & vig\r4 ,let u m>k ! p]fect man1 & behold ! upright1 & see h[ peacefully he reposes on 8 dy+ pill[1 ) :at *e>fulness he bids adieu to 8 fri5ds1 & h[ he desc5ds to ! grave 9 a full age1 l z a %ock ( corn come? 9 8 season4 ,! day ( ?is great man's life 0 n m useful 9 its progress1 ?an s]5e & glori\s 9 its close4 ,)\t p]turbation he read 8 summons to appe> be=e ! ,judge ( all1 & )\t reluctance he obey$4 ,aft] a long & r\gh voyage he came ) a propiti\s gale )9 sight ( ! peaceful h>b\r2 & h[ fully he enjoy$ ! prospect1 8 own language 9 t happy p]iod w abundantly te/ify4 ,) application to himself he (t5 repeat$ ! words ( ,paul to ! ,hebrews1 8,ye h ne$ ( pati5ce t aft] ye h done ! w ( ,god1 ye may receive ! promise40 ,n t he 0 ex]cis$ ) bodily pa91 b1 reta9+ 8 desire to d good 9 undim9i%$ =ce1 he 0 n at times s resign$ to 8 provid5tial disability z he %\ld h be54 ,9 su* a frame ( m9d p]haps1 he once said1 8,i wond] :y ! great ,god %\ld cont9ue me 9 life1 :5 ,i am incapable ( p]=m+ him any fur!r s]vice40 ,b n[ he _h f9i%$ ! "w giv5 him to d1 he mu/ quietly wait till ! ,"l ( ! v9ey>d %all be/[ ! promis$1 ! desir$ rew>d4 ,) ^! consid]ations he w\ld *eck ! encroa*m5ts ( impati5ce1 8,! bus9ess ( a *ri/ian10 said he1 8is to be> ! w ( ,god1 z well z to d x4 ,if ,i 7 9 heal? ,i c\ld only be do+ t1 & t ,i may d n[4 ,! be/ ?+ 9 ob$i5ce is a reg>d to ! w ( ,god1 & ! way to t is to get our incl9ations & av]sions z mu* mortifi$ z we c40 ,he disc\rs$ mu* ( 8 dep5dance ^u ! aton+ sacrifice ( ,*ri/2 & 8 tru/ 9 ,god ?r\gh ! ,m$iator rema9$ un%ak5 to ! la/4 8,i %\ld be glad10 he said1 8to read m1 yet n 9 ord] to be confirm$ m 9 ! tru? ( ! *ri/ian religion1 or 9 ! tru? ( its promises1 = ,i believe !m en\gh to v5ture an et]nity on !m40 ,h[ 8 s\l 0 absorb$ 9 ! fai? ( ^! promises1 & ! c]ta9ty ( _! accompli%m5t1 all :o visit$ him dur+ ! illness :i* t]m9at$ 9 8 dissolution1 c\ld be> te/imony4 ,on retir+ to re/1 he has be5 he>d to decl>e1 t if 8 ,ma/] _h no m "w = him to d1 he %\ld be glad to be dismiss$ t night1 8,i bless ,god10 he w\ld say1 at o!r times1 8,i c lie d[n ) com=t at night1 n be+ solicit\s :e!r ,i awake 9 ?is _w or ano!r40 ,:5 he 0 almo/ worn out by 8 infirmities1 he obs]v$ 9 conv]sation ) a fri5d1 t he rememb]$ an ag$ m9i/] us$ to say1 t ! mo/ le>n$ & kn[+ *ri/ians1 :5 !y came to die1 h only ! same pla9 promises ( ! gospel = _! support1 z ! common & unle>n$3 8& s10 said he1 8,i f9d x4 ,x is ! pla9 promises ( ! gospel t are my support1 & ,i bless ,god !y are pla9 promises1 t d n require mu* lab\r & pa9s to und]/& !m2 = ,i c d no?+ n[ b look into my bible = "s promise to support me1 & live ^u t40 ,9 ?is way ! promises became a pres5t inh]itance ( support & consolation bo? z ! security & prelibations ( 8 future exaltation be=e ! ?rone ( ,god2 & 8,z ! sett+ sun appe>s ( great] magnitude1 & 8 beams ( ri*] gold ?an :5 9 8 m]idian1 s ?is dy+ believ] 0 ri*] 9 exp]i5ce1 /rong] 9 grace1 & bright] 9 8 evid5ces = heav5 ?an 0 usual 9 any p]iod ( 8 life40 ,) "s view1 no d\bt to ?is happy /ate ( m9d1 ,dr4 ,grovesnor1 be+ at ! fun]al ( ,dr4 ,watts1 a fri5d said to him1 8,well ,dr4 ,grovesnor1 y h se5 ! end ( ,dr4 ,watts2 & y w soon foll[ him3 :at ?9k y ( dea?80 8,?9k ( x40--he repli$1 8:y :5 dea? comes ,i %all smile ^u him1 if ,god w smile ^u me40 ,8 fre$om f corporeal pa91 & 8 un9t]rupt$ assurance t all 0 well1 excit$ ! /ronge/ s5tim5ts & expressions ( gratitude 9 8 la/ mom5ts1 :5 )\t a /ruggle or a groan1 ,novemb] #be1 #agdh1 9 ! #ge? ye> ( 8 age1 he dep>t$ ?is life1 em95tly belov$ ( ,god1 & lam5t$ by all wise & good m54 ,su* are ! joys & hon\rs d]iv$ f ! doctr9es ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,su* are ! joys & hon\rs by :i* ! true believ] %all be fai?fully att5d$ ?r\gh ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?1 & :i* w be consummat$ 9 ! fruition ( an et]nal weight ( glory4 ,let ^? :o d\bt & despise our fai? consid] ( :at importance religion is to ! sick & dy+1 & till !y possess ! p[] ( heal+1 & ( re/oration f ! bord]s ( ! grave1 let !m n take away ! only support ( our hopes1 ! only solace ( our afflictions3 ,let !m n int]pose betwe5 u & ! bright prospects ( life & immortality4 ,! rema9s ( ?is great man 7 deposit$ 9 ,bunhill-fields burial-gr\nd1 ,london2 & to give a f9al te/imony to 8 affection & lib]ality1 8 pall 0 support$ by six m9i/]s1 two ( ! presbyt]ian1 two ( ! congregational1 & two ( ! antipo$o-bapti/ d5om9ation1 ,dr4 ,samuel ,*&l] deliv]$ an oration at ! grave1 & ,dr4 ,j5n+s prea*$ 8 fun]al s]mon to ! *ur* ( :i* ,dr4 ,watts _h be5 pa/or1 f ,hebrews xi4 #d4 8,by x he be+ dead yet speake?40 ,sev]al o!r em95t m5 gave simil> te/imonies ( respect to 8 memory4 ,b :ile 8 v>i\s excell5cies procur$ him ^! hon\rs1 he 9 8 life "t1 0 conc]n$ to prev5t :atev] might be consid]$ z inconsi/5t ) ! humility ( 8 "*4 ,he gave directions to h only a /one erect$ ov] ! place ( 8 int]m5t1 ) ?is humble inscription3 8,,isaac ,,watts1 ,d4 ,d4 ,pa/or ( a ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 9 ,london1 successor to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,joseph ,c>yl1 ,dr4 ,john ,ow51 ,mr4 ,david ,cl>kson1 & ,dr4 ,isaac ,*auncy2 aft] fifty ye>s ( feeble lab\rs 9 ! gospel1 int]rupt$ by f\r ye>s ( tiresome sickness1 0 at la/ dismiss$ to 8 re/4 8,9 uno ,jesu omnia4 8#b ,cor4 v4 #h4--;,abs5t f ! body1 & pres5t ) ! ,"l4 8,col4 iii4 #d4--,:5 ,*ri/ :o is my life %all appe>1 !n %all ,i also appe> ) him 9 glory40 ,a h&some tomb1 be>+ ?is inscription1 ) ! "t ( 8 dea?1 0 accord+ly erect$ at ! jo9t exp5ce ( ,sir ,john ,h>topp1 once 8 pupil1 & ,lady ,abney1 9 ^: h\se he s long & s happily resid$4 ,footnote #a3 ,reynolds4 ,footnote #b3 ,se$4 ,footnote #c3 ,h[e4 ,footnote #d3 ,aft]w>ds ,ar*bi%op ( ,cant]bury4 ,footnote #e3 ,knox4 ,footnote #f3 ,goldsmi?4 ,footnote #g3 ,disc\rses on ,humility4 ,footnote #h3 ,bacon4 ,footnote #i3 ,:at he says 9 "o ( 8 s]mons %ews to :at ! corporeal afflictions ( 8 lat] days may be ascrib$3 ,midnight /udies are prejudicial to nature1 & pa9ful exp]i5ce calls me to rep5t ( ! faults ( my y\ng] ye>s1 & !re are _m be=e me h _h ! same call to rep5tance4 ,we>+ out ! lightsome h\rs 9 sleep is an unnatural wa/e ( sun-beams4 ,!re is no light s fri5dly to animal nature z t ( ! sun4 ,s]m4 xx4 ,footnote #aj3 ,lett]s publi%$ by ,dr4 ,gibbons4 ,footnote #aa3 ,milton4 ,footnote #ab3 ,rob9son4 ,footnote #ac3 ,j5n+s4 ,,d$ication ,,to ,,! ,,fir/ ,,volume ,,( ,,s]mons4 ,to ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ assembl+ 9 ,b]ry-/reet1 ,london4 ,*ri/ian ,fri5ds1 de>ly belov$ 9 our ,"l2 ,x is 9 ! s]vice ( y\r s\ls t ,i h sp5t ! be/ p]iod ( my life m9i/]+ ! gospel among y4 ,two & tw5ty ye>s are n[ expir$ s9ce y fir/ call$ me to ?is delightful "w2 f t "t my c>es & lab\rs1 my /udies & pray]s1 h be5 employ$ 9 y\r behalf4 ,i tru/ !y h be5 accept$ ) ,god1 &1 ?r\gh 8 almighty bless+1 h obta9$ "s success4 ,z to _! acceptance ) y1 ,i h too _m & pla9 evid5ces to admit a d\bt ( x2 :i* ,i h (t5 ?ankfully ackn[l$g$ to ,god & y4 ,y\r =w>d k9dness ha? always =bid my reque/1 nor d ,i rememb] t y ev] gave me leave to ask any ?+ = myself at y\r h&s1 by y\r con/ant anticipation ( all t ,i c\ld reasonably desire4 ,:ile ,i 0 ?us walk+ among y 9 ! fell[%ip ( ! gospel ) mutual delight1 ,god 0 pleas$ to weak5 my /r5g? 9 ! way1 & !reby has giv5 y a fair] opportunity to %ew ! vig\r ( y\r affection "u my long weakness & conf9em5t4 ,y\r dilig5ce & zeal 9 ma9ta9+ public wor%ip 9 ! *ur*1 "u ! pa/oral c>e ( my de> bro!r & colleague#ad1 9 y\r special days & h\rs ( pray] = my recov]y1 y\r con/ant & f]v5t addresses to ! ?rone ( grace on my acc\nt 9 y\r weekly solemn assemblies1 & y\r *e>ful supply ( my necessities "u s t$i\s an affliction1 h made me y\r debtor 9 a high degree1 & h /r5g!n$ ! b&s ( my duty1 by add+ to !m ! b&s ( y\r love4 ,z soon z ,i 0 capable ( ! smalle/ attempt ( s]vice1 y receiv$ me ) all joy 9 ! ,"l3 ,& ?\gh we 7 rivals 9 ?is pleasure1 yet y w all[ t my joy 01 at lea/ equal to y\rs2 = ,i ?9k ,i c pron\nce x ) great s9c]ity1 t 8!re is no place1 nor company1 nor employm5t1 on ?is side heav51 t c give me su* a reli% ( delight1 z :5 ,i /& m9i/]+ holy ?+s 9 ! mid/ ( y40 ,z fa/ z my heal? increases1 y may assure y\rselves x is devot$ to y\r edification4 ,x (t5 grieves me to ?9k h[ poor1 feeble1 & %ort1 are my pres5t lab\rs among y2 & yet :at days ( fa9tness ,i g5]ally feel aft] e su* attempt3 ,s t ,i am cont9ually prev5t$ 9 my design ( successive visits to y1 by ! want ( active spirits :ile ,i t>ry 9 ! city2 & if ,i attempt to /ay b a week or t5 days !re1 ,i f9d a s5sible return ( weakness2 s t ,i am con/ra9$ to retire to ! c\ntry-air1 9 ord] to recruit & ma9ta9 ?is little capacity ( s]vice4 ,i bless ,god he>tily1 & y are my witnesses1 t 9 my bett] seasons ( heal? h]et(ore1 & 9 ! int]vals ( my /udies1 ,i 0 n a /rang] ( y\r private families1 nor ?\ghtless ( y\r s\l's improvem5t4 ,:at %all ,i d n[ to make up ^! defects8 ,:at c ,i d m pleas+ & pr(itable to y1 ?an to seize ! advantages ( my retirem5t1 to review "s ( ^? disc\rses :i* h assi/$ y\r fai? & joy 9 my =m] m9i/ry1 & to put !m into y\r h&s8 ,?us some?+ ( me %all abide ) y 9 y\r sev]al h\ses1 :ile ,i am s incapable ( mu* public lab\r1 & ( p]sonal visits4 ,?is1 my fri5ds1 is ! true design ( s5d+ ?is volume to ! press3 ,& ?\gh _m ( my bre?r5 may compose f> bett] s]mons ?an ,i1 ^: p]sons ,i love & hon\r1 & _! lab\rs ,i read ) rev]5ce & improvem5t1 yet ,i am p]suad$1 t %>e :i* ,i h 9 y\r affections1 w r5d] ^! disc\rses at lea/ z agreeable to y\r ta/e1 z ^? ( sup]ior excell5cy f o!r h&s4 ,if any o!r *ri/ians %all ?9k fit to p]use !m1 & f9d any spiritual b5efit1 !y mu/ make _! ackn[l$gm5ts to ,god & y4 ,i _c invite ! loose & fa%ionable "p ( mank9d1 ! va9 c5sors ( ! age1 & ! d]id]s ( ! m9i/ry1 to become my read]s3 ,too _m ( !m gr[ we>y ( *ri/ianity1 & look back ^u hea!nism ) a wi%ful eye1 z ! ,jews did ( old ^u ! leeks & onions ( ,egypt1 :5 !y grew angry ) ,moses1 & began to loa! ! bread ( heav54 ,^! p]sons w f9d b little "h t suits _! ta/e2 = ,i h n ent]ta9$ y ) lectures ( philosophy1 in/ead ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/2 nor h ,i affect$ t easy indol5ce ( /yle :i* is ! dry delight ( "s modi% writ]s1 ! cold & insipid pleasure ( m5 :o pret5d to polit5ess4 ,y "k x has always be5 ! bus9ess ( my m9i/ry to conv9ce & p]suade y\r s\ls into practical godl9ess1 by ! cle>e/ & /ronge/ reasons d]iv$ f ! gospel1 & by all ! mo/ mov+ me?ods ( spee*1 ( :i* ,i 0 capable2 b /ill 9 a humble subs]vi5cy to ! promis$ influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,_s1 ,i ev] ?\ght x my duty to press ! conviction ) =ce on ! consci5ce1 :5 light 0 fir/ let into ! m9d4 ,a /atue hung r\nd ) moral s5t5ces1 or a m>ble pill> ) div9e tru?s inscrib$ ^u x1 may prea* coldly to ! und]/&+1 :ile devotion freezes at ! he>t3 ,b ! prophets & apo/les 7 burn+ & %9+ lights2 !y 7 all taught by inspiration to make ! words ( tru? glitt] l sun-beams1 & to op]ate l a hamm]1 & a fire1 & a two-edg$ sword#ae4 ,! movem5ts ( sacr$ passion may be ! ridicule ( an age :i* pret5ds to no?+ b calm reason+4 ,life & zeal 9 ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w1 may be despis$ by m5 ( luke-w>m & dy+ religion3 ,f]v5cy ( _s is ! s]vice ( ! ,"l#af1 may become ! sc(f & je/ ( ! critic & ! pr(ane3 ,b ?is v life & zeal1 ?is sacr$ f]v5cy1 %all /ill rema9 "o bright "* ( a *ri/ian prea*]1 till ! names ( ,paul & ,apollos p]i% f ! *ur*2 & t is till ?is bible & ^! heav5s are no m4 ,9 "s ( ^! disc\rses inde$ ,i h n _h ! opportunity ( s w>m & affectionate an address to ! he>]s4 ,a true & j explication ( scripture & a conv9c+ pro( ( ! doctr9e propos$1 h be5 ! *ief ?+s necess>y2 yet ,i h endeav\r$1 ev5 !re1 to give a practical & pa!tic turn1 z f> z ! design ( ! text w\ld be> x3 ,b 9 ! o!r s]mons ,i blame myself m = ! want ( zeal & dev\t passion1 ?an = ! excess ( x4 ,i w readily confess1 !re are "h & !re "s p]iods :]e ! language appe>s a little too elevat$1 ?\gh n too w>m2 ,i "k x is n ! prop] /yle ( ! pulpit3 b !re is "s diff]5ce betwe5 speak+ & writ+4 ,9 "o ! e> mu/ take 9 ! s5se at once2 9 ! o!r1 ! eye may review :at ! fir/ glance did n fully receive4 ,besides1 my fri5dly read]s w n[ & !n indulge a metaphor1 to "o :o f 8 y\nge/ ye>s1 has dealt a little 9 sacr$ poesy4 ,y are my witnesses1 t 9 ! common c\rse ( my m9i/ry1 ,i (t5 press ! duties ( sobriety & temp]ance1 ju/ice & *>ity1 z well z ! inw>d & spiritual p>ts ( godl9ess4 ,b s9ce treatises on ! latt] subjects are seldom publi%$ n[-a-days1 ,i h p]mitt$ ! matt]s ( secret conv]se betwe5 ,god & ! holy s\l1 to take up a l>g] %>e 9 ^! disc\rses2 & x has be5 my aim to rescue ^! argum5ts f ! *>ge ( en?usiasm1 & to put !m 9 su* a light1 z might %ew _! p]fect consi/5ce ) common s5se & reason4 ,h]eby ,i h done my "p to def5d !m aga9/ ! daily cavils ( ^? l[ pret5d]s to *ri/ianity1 :o bani% mo/ ( ^! ?+s f _! religion1 & yet arrogate & conf9e all reason to !mselves4 ,x is necess>y t a *ri/ian prea*] %\ld tea* ! laws ( sobriety1 ! rules ( *>ity & ju/ice1 our duty to our neighb\r1 & our practice ( public religion2 b x is my op9ion t disc\rses ( exp]im5tal piety1 & ! "w ( ! closet1 %\ld also sometimes ent]ta9 ! *ur* & ! _w4 ,our fa!rs talk$ mu* ( pi\s exp]i5ce1 & h left _! writ+s ( ! same /ra9 beh9d !m3 ,!y 7 surr\nd$ ) conv]ts1 & help$ to fill heav5 apace2 = ,god 0 ) !m4 ,b ,i m\rn to ?9k t "s are gr[n s deg5]ate 9 our days1 z to jo9 _! names & _! works toge!r 9 a common je/1 & to ridicule ! sacr$ matt] ( _! s]mons1 because ! mann] _h n[ & !n some?+ 9 x too my/ical & obscure1 & !re is some?+ 9 _! /yle unfa%ionable & unpoli%$4 ,x mu/ be ackn[l$g$ inde$1 to ! hon\r ( ! pres5t age1 t we h "s pret5ces above our pr$ecessors to fre$om & ju/ness ( ?\ght1 to /r5g? ( reason+1 to cle> ideas1 to ! g5]\s pr9ciples ( *ri/ian *>ity2 & ,i wi% we _h ! practice ( x too4 ,b z to ! sav\r ( piety & inw>d religion1 z to spiritual-m9d$ness1 & zeal = ,god1 & ! good ( s\ls2 z to ! _s & p[] ( evangelical m9i/rations1 we may all compla91 ! glory is mu* dep>t$ f our ,israel4 ,happy ! m5 :o are s f> assi/$ & fav\r$ ( ,god1 z to unite all ^! excell5cies1 & to jo9 ! hon\rs ( ! pa/ & pres5t age toge!r6 ,h[ f> x has be5 attempt$ among/ y1 ,i h a witness 9 y\r consci5ces3 & ?\gh ,i keep a s9c]e & pa9ful s5se )9 me ( my great defects on ei!r side1 yet ,i mu/ /ill pursue ! same attempt2 & ) rev]5ce & zeal ,i beg leave to trace ! foot/eps ( my bre?r51 :o come ne>e/ to ?is %9+ "*4 ,9 all ^! ?+s ,i rejoice1 & _c conceal my joy1 t my k9d & fai?ful companion 9 ! s]vice ( y\r s\ls1 practises 8 m9i/ry ) ! same views & designs2 & he ha? be5 s5sibly own$ & assi/$ ( ,god1 to support & to build up ! *ur*1 dur+ my long conf9em5t4 ,8 lab\rs ( love bo? = y & = me1 %all ev] ende> him bo? to me & y4 ,may ! div9e bless+ glori\sly att5d 8 d\ble s]vices 9 ! seasons ( my abs5ce & pa9ful re/ra9t6 ,may y\r unit$ pray]s prevail = my re/oration to ! full ex]cise ( my m9i/ry among y6 ,& may y all receive su* la/+ b5efit by our associat$ lab\rs1 t y may /& up1 & appe> z our cr[n & our joy 9 ! great day ( ! ,"l6 ,?is is ! cont9ual & he>ty pray] (1 ,my de> ,fri5ds1 ,y\r affectionate & afflict$ ,s]vant 9 ! gospel1 ,i4 ,,watts4 ,!obalds 9 ,h]t=d%ire1 ,febru>y1 #ba1 #agbj-ba4 ,footnote #ad3 ,mr4 ,samuel ,price4 ,footnote #ae3 #b ,cor4 iv4 #d1 #f4 ,john v4 #ce4 ,j]4 xxiii4 #bi4 ,heb4 iv4 #ab4 ,footnote #af3 ,acts xviii4 #be4 ,rom4 xii4 #aa4 ,,preface#ag4 ,i am b\nd to give ?anks to ,god always1 = ! acceptance t my s]mons h f\nd among ! m pi\s & religi\s "p ( mank9d4 ,z x ha? be5 ! *ief design ( my m9i/ry to expla9 ! common & mo/ important ?+s ( our religion1 to ! und]/&+ ( e *ri/ian1 & to impress ! mo/ necess>y duties ( x on ! _s & consci5ce1 s :5 ,i am solicit$ to make my lab\rs yet m public1 ,i w\ld repeat ! same "w2 ,i w\ld fa9 give my read]s ! cle>e/ conceptions ( "s ( ! great articles ( *ri/ianity1 & draw out ! pla9 pr9ciples ( tru? :i* are 9 ! head1 to a p[]ful & holy influ5ce ov] ! he>t & life4 ,^! disc\rses h b little hope to gratify ^? curi\s m9ds1 :o turn ov] ! leaves sup]ficially to se>* if !re be any new discov]ies 9 !m1 & be+ disappo9t$1 lay d[n ! book ) disda93 ,my *ief int5t 0 to ent]ta9 & assi/ ^? humble *ri/ians1 :o conv]se 9 secret ) ,god & _! own s\ls4 ,& s9ce x is ! cu/om ( _m p]sons to read a s]mon 9 ! ev5+ ( ! ,"l's-day1 z "p ( _! family-wor%ip1 ,i 0 desir\s also to suit ! s]mons :i* ,i publi% to su* a pi\s s]vice4 ,n[ :5 ! disc\rses1 :i* are rehe>s$ 9 families h mu* ( criticism & speculation 9 !m1 or long & difficult tra9s ( reason+1 e "o may obs]ve1 :at a neglig5t air sits ^u ! faces ( ! he>]s1 :at a dr[sy att5tion is giv5 to ?is religi\s ex]cise1 & ! greate/ "p ( ! h\sehold f9d v little improvem5t4 ,i grant1 x is sometimes necess>y to prea*1 & pr9t su* disc\rses :i* are m critical & labori\s 9 exposition ( difficult texts1 & :i* by artificial tra9s ( argum5t1 may p5etrate deep into ! hidd5 ?+s ( ,god1 & br+ =? ?+s new z well z old4 ,b ,i am cont5t to wave ! hon\r ( su* p]=mances 9 ! m g5]al c\rse ( my lab\rs1 :e!r ( ! pulpit or ! press1 & *iefly to pursue ^? me?ods :i* m directly t5d to ! edification ( ! bulk ( mank9d1 9 ! k ( ,*ri/ & 9 practical godl9ess4 ,we are too (t5 ready to judge t to be ! be/ s]mon1 :i* has _m /range ?\ghts 9 x1 _m f9e h9ts1 & "s gr& & polite s5tim5ts4 ,b a *ri/ian 9 8 be/ temp] ( m9d w say1 8,t is a good s]mon :i* br+s my he>t ne>] to ,god1 :i* makes ! grace ( ,*ri/ sweet to my s\l1 & ! comm&s ( ,*ri/ easy & delightful3 ,t is an excell5t disc\rse inde$1 :i* enables me to mortify "s unruly s91 to vanqui% a /rong temptation1 & be>s me f all ! enticem5ts ( ?is l[] _w2 t :i* be>s me up above all ! disquietudes ( life1 :i* fits me = ! h\r ( dea?1 & makes me ready & desir\s to appe> be=e ,*ri/ ,jesus my ,"l40 ,if ! publication ( ^! disc\rses %all be s happy1 z ?r\gh ! influ5ce ( ! ,bless$ ,_s to atta9 ^! ends1 ,i h obta9$ my be/ aim & hope1 & w ascribe ! glory to ,god my ,savi\r4 ,! fir/ s]mons :i* ,i publi%$#ah 7 tak5 up *iefly 9 ! m spiritual p>ts ( our religion1 & su* z relate m imm$iately to ! secret transactions ( ! s\l ) ,god1 & ) 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,9 sev]al foll[+ disc\rses1 ,i h attempt$ to expla9 _m duties ( ! *ri/ian life :i* ref] to our fell[-creatures4 ,i hope no man :o loves ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 w knit 8 br[ & ?r[ disgrace ^u ! book1 ) a contempt ( dull morality3 ,if su* a p]son w\ld give himself leave to p]use ^! s]mons1 p]haps he w\ld meet ) s mu* ( ,*ri/ & ! gospel 9 !m1 t he might le>n to love 8 ,savi\r bett] ?an ev] he did1 & f9d h[ necess>y moral duties are to make 8 own religion ei!r safe or hon\rable3 ,:ile we are sav$ by fai? 9 ! blood & righte\sness ( ! ,son ( ,god1 we mu/ rememb] also1 t x is su* a fai? z worke? by love1 = fai? )\t works is dead1 & useless to all purposes ( hope & salvation4 ,my design 9 ^! s]mons is to repres5t vice & virtue 9 _! prop] col\rs1 ,i =esee t _m read]s w quickly spy out _! neighb\rs' names among/ ! vici\s or unlovely *>act]s2 b x w\ld turn p]haps to _! bett] acc\nt1 if !y c f9d _! own3 = !re is _m a description "h t a hundr$ p]sons may lay a righte\s claim to4 ,x 0 my bus9ess to set a fai?ful glass be=e ! face ( consci5ce1 by :i* we may exam9e ourselves1 & le>n :at mann] ( p]sons we are2 & ,i pray ,god to keep x daily be=e my own eyes4 ,i ackn[l$ge my defects1 & /& correct$ 9 _m ( my own s]mons4 ,bless$ be ,god = a ,m$iator :o is exalt$ to give rep5tance & =giv5ess ( s9s4 ,yet x may n be an improp] or unsuccessful me?od ( repro( to fold d[n a useful leaf n[ & !n = a fri5d1 & give him notice 9 su* an in(f5sive mann] ( any blemi%es t may belong to 8 "*4 ,?us ! sil5t page %all be/[ ^u him ! ri*e/ b5efit ( fri5d%ip2 x may :isp] 9 8 e> a secret ^w ( admonition1 & convey x to 8 consci5ce )\t (f5ce4 ,su* a g5tle monitor may awak5 him to inw>d %ame & p5it5ce2 may r\se 8 virtue to %9e bright] ?an ev]1 & scatt] ! cl\ds t hung d>k ^u ! evid5ce ( 8 graces4 ,s9ce ,i fir/ publi%$ ^! disc\rses#ai1 ! _w has be5 furni%$ ) a m complete acc\nt ( mo/ ( ^! subjects1 9 t excell5t treatise call$ ! 8,*ri/ian ,temp]10 :i* my wor?y fri5d ,doctor ,evans ha? s5t abroad1 & :i* is1 p]haps1 ! mo/ complete summ>y ( ^? duties :i* make up ! *ri/ian life1 t ha? be5 publi%$ 9 our age4 ,! next ?ree s]mons are employ$ on t div9e subject1 :i* ,i am ready to call ! *ief wond] & glory ( ! *ri/ian religion1 t is1 ! great atonem5t = s9 made by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 & ! practical uses d]iv$ !nce#bj4 ,?is is ! bless$ f\ndation ( our hope1 :i* ,i h endeav\r$ to set 9 a cle> light1 & to support by reason+ drawn f ! types & pr$ictions ( ! ,old ,te/am5t & ! cle>] language ( ! ,new4 ,?is is t grace & t righte\sness :i* 0 witness$ by ! law & ! prophets1 z ,/4 ,paul expresses x2 ,rom4 iii4 #bd4 ,?is is t important "w ( ! bless$ ,savi\r1 :o 0 promis$ to ! guilty _w ev] s9ce ! fall1 & ^: v>i\s glories h be5 well repres5t$1 accord+ to anci5t prophecy1 9 a happy correspond5ce ) ! doctr9e ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 by a volume ( 8,disc\rses on ! ,messiah10 lately publi%$ by ,dr4 ,william ,h>ris4 ,i wond] h[ any man c read all ^! correspond5cies ( ! type1 prophecy & hi/ory1 & n be conv9c$ t ,jesus 0 ! appo9t$ ,savi\r ( ! _w4 ,! sev]al s]mons t foll[ next1 are all =m$ ^u "s ( ! mo/ mom5t\s conc]ns ( a *ri/ian1 viz4 ,h[ to improve e ?+ = ! advantage ( our own s\ls2 h[ to look on all ?+s z work+ = our good2 h[ to employ ! "t ( life to noble purposes1 & su* z ! sa9ts above c nev] be employ$ 92 & to improve ! dea? ( o!rs to valuable ends 9 ! *ri/ian life1 & especially to a prep>ation = our own dep>ture4 ,! dea? ( t wor?y g5tleman & excell5t *ri/ian1 ,sir ,?omas ,abney1 gave ! fir/ occasion to "s ( ^! m$itations1 = ! use ( ! m\rn+ family1 :i* 7 mu* amplifi$ aft]w>ds 9 my public m9i/ry4 ,"h ,i h endeav\r$ to awak5 myself & my fri5ds to an imm$iate & con/ant read9ess = a dismission f ?is s9ful1 & sorr[ful1 & tempt+ _w3 ,& ,god grant :5 t awful h\r approa*es1 ,i may be s f> hon\r$ by div9e grace1 z to become an example z well z a tea*]4 ,! la/ disc\rse ( all1 exhibits ! 8mo/ pla9 & obvi\s repres5tation ( ! doctr9e ( ! bless$ ,tr9ity1 z x lies 9 ! bible1 & ! great & necess>y use t is to be made ( x 9 our religion40 ,x is a doctr9e t runs ?r\gh ! :ole ( our s]i\s transactions ) ,god1 & !re=e x is necess>y to be kn[n by m54 ,)\t ! m$iation ( ! ,son1 & ! influ5ces ( ! ,_s1 we c f9d no way ( access to ! ,fa!r1 nor is !re any o!r hope ( 8 fav\r propos$ 9 ! gospel4 ,i ?\ght x prop] also1 to publi% x at ?is season1 to let ! _w "k1 t ?\gh ,i h ent]$ into "s fur!r enquiries on ?is div9e subject1 & made humble attempts to ga9 cle>] ideas ( x1 9 ord] to v9dicate ! tru? & glory ( ?is sacr$ article2 yet ,i h nev] *ang$ my belief & pr(ession ( any necess>y & important "p ( x1 z w "h appe> ) abundant evid5ce4 ,9 ?is s]mon ,i h foll[$ ! track ( no p>ticul> s*eme :atsoev]2 b h repres5t$ ! sacr$ ,?ree1 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,_s1 9 t light 9 :i* !y seem to lie mo/ op5 to ! common view ( mank9d 9 ! ^w ( ,god3 ,& ,i am glad to f9d :at ,i h drawn out 9 ?is mann] 9 sev5te5 propositions1 appe>s s agreeable to ! g5]al s5se ( our fa!rs 9 ?is article1 t ,i d n ?9k any "o ( ^! propositions w\ld be d5i$ or disput$ by our div9es ( ! la/ or pres5t age1 :o h _h ! greate/ "n & reputation ( /rict or?odoxy#ba4 ,if ,i may express ! sub/ance ( x 9 a few words1 x is ?is3 ,x seems to me to be pla9ly & evid5tly reveal$ 9 scripture1 8,t bo? ! ,son & ! ,holy ,gho/ h su* a communion 9 ! true & et]nal ,god-head1 z to h ! same names1 titles1 attributes & op]ations ascrib$ to !m1 :i* are else:]e ascrib$ to ! ,fa!r1 & :i* belong only to ! true ,god3 ,& yet t !re is su* a pla9 di/9ction betwe5 !m1 z is suffici5t to support _! di/9ct p]sonal *>act]s & (fices 9 ! great "w ( our salvation40 ,& ?is is :at has be5 g5]ally call$ ! ,tr9it>ian ,doctr9e1 or ! doctr9e ( ,?ree ,p]sons & "o ,god4 ,at ! end ( ! latt] s]mons ,i h endeav\r$ to assi/ *ri/ians 9 ! dev\t collection ( :at !y he> or read 9 a way ( pi\s conv]se ) _! own he>ts1 & ) ,god4 ,9 mo/ ( ^? m$itations1 ! read] w f9d ! pr9cipal heads ( ! =ego+ s]mons rehe>s$4 ,:]e ! s]mons are too long to be read 9 a family at once1 ,i h m>k$ out prop] pauses1 t ! religi\s s]vice may n be made t$i\s4 ,may ! great ,god v\*safe to s5d 8 own ,almighty ,_s1 :]esoev] 8 provid5ce %all disp]se ^! weak lab\rs ( m9e 9 ! _w1 & att5d !m ) 8 sov]eign p[] & bless+ = ! welf>e ( immortal s\ls6 ,am54 ,footnote #ag3 ,9 ! fif? edition ! ?ree volumes 9 #abmo 7 r$uc$ into two 9 octavo1 & ! prefaces abridg$ & unit$ by ! au?or4 ,footnote #ah3 #ba/ ,febru>y1 #agbj-ba4 ,footnote #ai3 #be? ,m>*1 #agbc4 ,footnote #bj3 ,!y 7 fir/ publi%$ #be? ,m>*1 #agbg4 ,footnote #ba3 ,9 ?is complete collection ( ! au?or's works !re are l>ge additions1 z well z _m alt]ations ins]t$ 9 ?is s]mon #8,on ! ,doctr9e ( ! ,tr9ity1' f ! au?or's manuscripts4 #agcd4 ,,s]mons4 ,,s]mon ,i4 ,! ,inw>d ,witness to ,*ri/ianity4 #a ,,john v4 #aj4--;,he t believe? on ! ,son ( ,god1 ha? ! ,witness 9 himself4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p4 ,!re are two po9ts ( great & solemn importance1 :i* x becomes e man to enquire into3 ,fir/1 ,:e!r ! religion he pr(esses be true & div9e2 & !n1 ,:e!r he has s f> compli$ ) ! rules ( ?is religion1 z to /& entitl$ to ! bless+s !re(4 ,! *ri/ians ( our age & nation1 h be5 nurs$ up among/ ! =ms ( *ri/ianity f _! *ildhood2 !y take x = grant$ _! religion is div9e & true1 & !re=e seldom ent] into ! fir/ enquiry3 b :5 !y come to ?9k 9 good e>ne/ ab\t religi\s affairs1 _! great conc]n is ) ! second1 viz4 to "k :e!r !y h s f> compli$ ) ! rules ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 z to obta9 an int]e/ 9 ! promis$ bless+s ( x4 ,& :5 !y he> su* a text z ?is1 ,he t believe?1 ha? ! witness 9 himself1 !y imm$iately expect t ! mean+ & design ( x %\ld be to witness ! tru? ( _! own fai?1 & consequ5tly to prove _! own title to salvation4 ,b 9 ! fir/ *ri/ian age ! case 0 f> o!rwise4 ,! gospel itself 0 n !n univ]sally e/abli%$1 & ! disciples ( ?is new religion might h frequ5t d\bts 9 _! own m9ds conc]n+ ! tru? ( x1 :ile !y saw x disall[$ & oppos$ by ! _w r\nd ab\t !m4 ,x 0 evid5tly necess>y !re=e = !m to enquire1 :e!r x came f ,god or no8 ,& x is ) ?is view ! apo/le ,john writes ^! words1 ,he t believe? on ! ,son ( ,god ha? ! witness 9 himself2 viz4 he ha? a pro( )9 himself t et]nal life is 9 ! ,son1 v]4 #aa4 & is to be obta9$ by our believ+ 9 him4 ,x is to ! tru? ( ?is doctr9e t ! ?ree be> record 9 heav51 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,^w1 & ! ,holy ,gho/2 & ! ?ree on e>?1 ! _s1 & ! wat]1 & ! blood4 ,& ?\gh ! pro( ( ! s9c]ity & tru? ( our fai? n[ may be d]iv$ f h5ce by a f>!r consequ5ce1 yet ! fir/ & direct design ( ! apo/le is to %ew1 t ! tru? & div9ity ( our religion has an inw>d witness to x 9 ! he>t ( e believ]4 ,"h give me leave to put y 9 m9d1 t x is necess>y = y1 z x 0 = ! primitive *ri/ians1 to settle y\r pr(ession ( *ri/ianity ^u solid gr\nds2 o!rwise y are *ri/ians b = ! same reason t makes a ,turk a disciple ( ,mahomet1 or a hea!n a wor%ipp] ( ! ,gods ( 8 c\ntry2 t is1 because y 7 born 9 su* a climate1 & "u su* a m]idian4 ,& c y be cont5t$ ) s poor a pret5ce to ! noble/ religion8 & lay s s&y a f\ndation = y\r et]nal hopes8 ,besides1 ! day 9 :i* we live1 ?reat5s y ) bold temptations2 & h[ w y /& if y h no sur] gr\nds8 ,infidelity is a gr[+ we$2 ! contempt & ridicule ( reveal$ religion1 fl\ri% & become fa%ionable among ! gay "p ( ! _w2 & if y are n furni%$ ) "s solid pro(s ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 y may be 9 great dang] ( los+ y\r fai?2 y may be tempt$ to yield up y\r religion to a witty je/1 & become a hea!n = company4 ,i might say ano!r ?+ to awak5 y to acqua9t y\rselves ) "s argum5ts t w ju/ify & support y\r belief ( ! gospel4 ,suppose y ?9k y h compli$ ) ! rules ( y\r religion1 & h rais$ y\r hopes ( heav5 to a high degree2 %\ld ,satan ! tempt] spread 8 d>kness r\nd y\r s\ls1 & 9 a melan*oly & gloomy h\r assault y\r fai? ) su* bold que/ions z ^!1 ,h[ d y "k t *ri/ianity is ! true religion8 ,:at tok5s h y to %ew t x came f ,god8 ,if y h no o!r answ] to make1 b t x is ! religion ( y\r c\ntry1 t y are born & br$ up 9 x1 ?9k ) y\rselves h[ y\r spirits w be surpriz$1 y\r com=ts langui%1 & all y\r high built hopes tott] to ! gr\nd2 unless ! ,_s ( ,god1 by 8 uncommon & sov]eign grace1 %\ld give 9 an answ] to ! temptation1 & by "s imm$iate & conv9c+ argum5t support y\r fai?3 b if y are neglig5t to lay a good f\ndation at fir/1 y h no reason to expect su* a div9e fav\r4 ,let ! importance ( ?is conc]n !re=e keep y\r att5tion awake1 :ile ,i briefly run ov] "s ( ! pro(s ( *ri/ianity1 & ?us lead y d[n to ! sure/ & be/ ( !m1 :i* is conta9$ 9 my text4 ,_m are ! outw>d te/imonies :i* ,god ha? giv5 to ! gospel ( 8 ,son2 _m witnesses h confirm$ x f ! "t t ,*ri/ appe>$ 9 ! fle%1 to ! day :5 ,/4 ,john wrote ?is epi/le4 ,if we trace 8 life f ! cradle 9 ! mang] to 8 cross & ! grave1 we %all f9d ! rays ( div9ity /ill %9+ r\nd 8 doctr9e & 8 works1 /ill po9t+ to 8 p]son1 & prov+ 8 commission ) a conv9c+ & resi/less light4 ,at 8 bir? ! witness+ angels appe>$ 9 mu* brightness1 & :ile ! ,son ( ,god lay an infant bel[1 8 record 0 on high2 = !re appe>$ a /range new />1 & 0 8 witness 9 heav54 ,! wise m5 ( ! ,ea/ 7 8 witnesses1 :5 !y came f af>1 & paid tributes & (f]+s1 gold & inc5se to ! ,god1 ! k+ ( ,israel4 ,simeon & ,anna 9 ! temple1 by ! ,_s ( prophecy witness$ to ! holy *ild ,jesus4 ,& ! doctors ) :om he disput$ at twelve ye>s old1 7 8 witnesses t !re 0 some?+ 9 him m ?an man4 ,at 8 baptism ! ,fa!r & ! ,_s witness$ to ! ,son ( ,god2 !y told ! _w t ?is 0 ,he1 ! ,messiah3 ,! ,fa!r by a voice f heav51 say+1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son 9 :om ,i am well pleas$2 & ! ,_s desc5d+ ^u him l a dove4 ,8 life 0 a life ( wond]s1 & ea* ( !m witness$ to ! tru? ( 8 commission1 & to ! div9ity ( 8 doctr9e4 ,e bl9d eye t he op5$1 saw & witness$ ,jesus1 & decl>$ 8 div9e p[]4 ,e "o ( ! dead t he rais$ 7 8 witnesses4 ,!y came f ! l& ( sil5ce to speak 8 glory1 & to give a l\d te/imony to 8 mission f heav54 ,! devils !mselves1 :5 he drove !m out ( _! possessions1 confess$ t he 0 ,*ri/1 ,! holy "o ( ,god2 b he _h no m9d to accept _! witness1 & !re=e =bade !m to speak4 ,miracles att5d$ him to ! cross & ! grave1 & op5$ ! grave aga9 = him1 & made a passage = him to 8 ,fa!r's "r h&4 ,nor did ! witnesses ( 8 p]son & ( 8 doctr9e !n cease2 = t salvation :i* began to be spok5 by ,jesus ! ,"l1 0 aft]w>ds publi%$ by ^? t he>d him1 ,god himself be>+ !m witness ) signs & wond]s2 z 9 ,heb4 ii4 #c1 #d4 ,b all ^! /ill 7 outw>d witnesses to conv9ce an unbeliev+ _w4 ,!re is an inw>d witness t my text speaks (1 t belongs to e true *ri/ian3 ,he t believe? on ! ,son ( ,god ha? ! witness 9 himself4 ,& let u prep>e n[ to exam9e :e!r our religion be true1 & :e!r we are believ]s on ! ,son ( ,god 9 tru?1 by se>*+ aft] ?is inw>d witness2 :i* we %all endeav\r to expla91 by consid]+ ^! ?ree ?+s3 ,i4 ,:at believ+ on ! ,son ( ,god means4--,,ii4 ,:at ?is inw>d witness is1 t fai? gives to *ri/ianity4--,,iii4 ,:at sort ( witness x is1 & h[ x exce$s o!r te/imonies 9 sev]al respects4 ,&1 ,la/ly1 ,we %all make "s inf]5ces4 ,i4 ,:at is meant 9 my text by believ+ on ! ,son ( ,god8 ,i answ] briefly "u ^! two heads4 ,x is1--#a4 ,a believ+ ,jesus ,*ri/ to be ! ,savi\r ( ! _w4--#b4 ,a tru/ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus z our ,savi\r4 #a4 ,x is a believ+ ,jesus ,*ri/ to be ! ,savi\r ( ! _w2 & 9 ?is mann] x is (t5 express$ by our apo/le 9 ^! epi/les3 a belief t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! ,messiah1 :o 0 =etold by all ! prophets1 & repres5t$ by all ! types & %ad[s ( ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,?is usually includes a belief ( ! mo/ important ?+s t are relat$ 9 ! gospel conc]n+ 8 p]son2 su* z ^!1 t he is true ,god & true man1 i4 e4 t ,god & man are unit$ 9 him2 t he 0 ! ,son ( ,god be=e all ages1 & ! son ( man born 9 "t4 ,t he 0 ! se$ ( ,david aft] ! fle%1 b decl>$ to be ! ,son ( ,god ) p[] by ! resurrection f ! dead2 ,rom4 i4 #c1 #d4 ,t he is t et]nal ,^w1 :o 9 ! beg9n+ 0 ) ,god1 & 0 ,god1 & :o 0 9 due "t made fle% & tab]nacl$ among u1 z 9 ,john i4 #ad4 ,?is is t my/]y ( godl9ess :i* we mu/ believe1 ,god manife/ 9 ! fle%2 #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 ,x implies also our belief ( 8 doctr9e1 z well z ( ! div9ity & humanity unit$ 9 8 p]son2 viz4 ,t we are all s9n]s condemn$ by ! law ( ,god2 enemies to ,god 9 our m9ds1 transgressors 9 our lives1 & expos$ to et]nal dea?3 ,t ! div9e law is s /rict1 s p]fect1 s holy1 & s j t no m]e man s9ce ! fall c fulfil x1 nor yet c excuse or free himself f ! condemnation ( x3 ,t ,*ri/ himself came to fulfil ?is law1 z he tells u 9 ,mat4 v4 #ag1 #ah4 ,t he came n only to p]=m ! duties ( x by an active ob$i5ce1 b to put himself "u ! curse & condemnation = our sakes4 ,:i* ! apo/le to ! ,galatians expresses 9 ?is language1 t 9 ! fulness ( "t he 0 made "u ! law to become a curse = u1 t we :o are "u ! law might be r$eem$ f ! curse1 & receive a bless+2 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 & iv4 #e4 ,t he di$ = our (f5ces1 t he rose aga9 = our ju/ification2 & t he has receiv$ ! _s ( hol9ess1 :i* he s5ds into our s9ful natures1 to =m u fit = t heav5ly inh]itance :i* he ha? pur*as$ = u by 8 dea?4 ,t )\t ?is purification ( our natures1 we c h no hope ( heav51 = )\t rep5tance & hol9ess no man %all see ,god4 ,t ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l %all raise ! dead1 %all come 9 ! la/ day to judge ! _w1 & pass a decisive s5t5ce1 & %all !n rew>d e "o accord+ to _! works4 ,?\gh all ^! ?+s 7 n s pla9ly taught by our ,savi\r himself 9 8 public m9i/ry 9 ! _w1 yet ^! 7 ! doctr9es :i* 8 apo/les prea*$ cont9ually1 & !y receiv$ !m f him by private in/ructions1 or ! inspiration ( 8 ,_s1 s t !y may be prop]ly call$ ! doctr9es ( ,*ri/4 ,b ?is is n all t is requir$ ( believ]s2 = s mu* k1 & s mu* fai? z ?is is1 ! devils may h1 & ,simon ,magus ! sorc]] might h z mu* z ?is :5 he believ$4 ,! fai? t is express$ 9 ?is epi/le1 & 9 o!r places ( scripture1 is m ?an a b>e ass5t to ! great tru?s ( ! gospel2 = x is su* a fai? z ov]comes ! _w1 su* a fai? z ga9s a victory ov] ?+s s5sual1 & ov] ,satan2 su* a fai? z evid5ces a man to be born ( ,god4 ,& !re=e some?+ m mu/ be impli$ 9 x ?an a m]e belief ( ! nature & p]son ( ,*ri/1 & ! tru? ( 8 doctr9e4 #b4 ,x !re=e implies a betru/+ ! s\l into ! h&s ( ,*ri/1 t he may be our ,savi\r4 ,& ,i h sometimes ?\ght t ^? words 9 ! ,greek1 :i* we r5d] fai? & believ+ are cont9ually us$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 to signify fai?1 a sav+ fai?2 because !y n only signify1 9 _! natural s5se1 ! believ+ ( a tru?1 b ! tru/+ 9 a p]son4 ,!y signify believ+ ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 & committ+ ! s\l into 8 h&s z a ,savi\r1 z x is express$ by ,/4 ,paul2 #b ,tim4 i4 #ab4 ,i "k :om ,i h believ$1 & ,i am p]suad$ he is able to keep :at ,i h committ$ to him4 ,to believe on ! ,son ( ,god !re=e1 is :5 a p]son1 f a s5se ( s9 & dang] ( et]nal dea?1 & 8 inability to escape any o!r way1 applies himself unto ,*ri/ ,jesus1 z ! ,son ( ,god1 ! ,savi\r ( ! _w4 ,:5 ! s\l commits itself into 8 h&s1 z "o ,all-suffici5t 9 himself to save1 & "o appo9t$ by ! ,fa!r = ?is glori\s purpose4 ,:5 ! s\l is made will+ to be ju/ifi$ by ! m]its & righte\sness ( ano!r1 see+ itself unable1 by all its own works1 to atta9 to a ju/ify+ righte\sness4 ,:5 ! s\l is desir\s to be sanctifi$ by ! grace t is f above1 because x sees ! necessity ( hol9ess1 & yet feels itself utt]ly incapable to r5ew its own nature1 to mortify its own s9s1 or to =m itself fit = ! enjoym5t ( ,god & heav54 ,:5 ! s\l = ^! ends1 puts itself "u ! c>e ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o is au?oris$ & commission$ by ! ,fa!r to take c>e ( s9ful & guilty s\ls1 to remove & cancel _! guilt by 8 sacrifice1 & inve/ !m ) a p]fect righte\sness1 to beg9 ! "w ( grace 9 !m1 to fill !m ) pr9ciples ( hol9ess1 & by degrees to fit !m = 8 glory3 su* a s\l is a believ] on ! ,son ( ,god1 & su* a s\l has ! witness 9 himself1 t our religion is div9e1 & t *ri/ianity is f above4 ,,ii4 ,! second ?+ ,i propos$ to consid]1 is1 ,:at is ! inw>d witness t fai? gives to ! tru? ( *ri/ianity8 ,at ! fir/ promulgation ( ! gospel1 !re 7 "s s\ls ov]p[]$ ) pres5t miracles1 att5d$ ) a div9e light %9+ into !m4 ,?is 0 su* z !y c\ld n resi/1 su* z c>ri$ glori\s evid5ce ) x1 & effectually wr\ght ^u !m to believe t our religion 0 f heav51 t ,*ri/ 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 & t 8 "n 0 ! only gr\nd ( hope = salvation4 ,?is 0 miracul\s & extraord9>y1 & n to be expect$ e day n[2 su* 0 ! conv]sion ( ,/4 ,paul to *ri/ianity1 & _m su* in/ances ( miracles appe>$ 9 ! fir/ seasons ( ! gospel4 ,b ! witness t ! apo/le ,john speaks ( 9 my text1 is su* z belongs to e believ]4 ,x is an univ]sal proposition1 ,he t believes1 has ! witness 9 himself4 ,9 ord] !re=e to enquire into ! nature ( ?is te/imony1 ,i %all n lead y1 nor myself into ! l& ( bl9d en?usiasm1 t region ( cl\ds & d>kness1 t pret5ds to div9e light4 ,! apo/le does n mean "h a /rong impulse1 an irrational & ungr\nd$ assurance t our religion is true4 ,_m times ^! vehem5t impulses are b ! fooli% fires ( fancy1 t give ! enquir+ travell] no /eady light or conduct1 b lead him f> a/ray f tru?4 ,*ri/ianity has a bett] witness ?an ?is2 be+ su* z belongs to e believ]1 x mu/ approve itself to ! reason ( m54 ,& ,i w endeav\r to expla9 x ?us accord+ to scripture4 ,let x fir/ be not$ "h1 t ! ^w witness is us$ frequ5tly1 by our translators1 to signify te/imony1 or evid5ce4 ,nor w x create any confusion to use ^! words promiscu\sly 9 ?is disc\rse1 :ile we di/+ui% !m f ! ?+ witness$1 7:i* 9 ! orig9al1 is also 7 & is translat$ ! record1 v]4 #aj1 #aa4 ,n[ if we enquire :at is t te/imony to *ri/ianity1 or t inw>d witness t e believ] has 9 himself1 let u consid] :at t record is :i* ,god has te/ifi$ conc]n+ 8 ,son ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,t y w f9d 9 ! context1 v]4 #aa1 #ab4 ,?is is ! record or ?+ witness$1 t ,god ha? giv5 to u et]nal life1 & ?is life is 9 8 ,son2 he t ha? ! ,son ( ,god ha? life1 & he t ha? n ! ,son ha? n life4 ,he !n t believes on ! ,son ( ,god ha? ! witness1 or te/imony to *ri/ianity1 9 himself1 = he ha? )9 him ! ?+ te/ifi$4 ,he ha? et]nal life 9 himself1 he ha? ?is et]nal life already begun1 & x %all be c>ri$ on & fulfill$ 9 ! days ( et]nity4 ,by believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 we h a glori\s te/imony1 or witness1 )9 ourselves1 t ,*ri/ is ! ,son ( ,god1 ! ,savi\r ( ! _w1 & ! au?or ( et]nal life2 t 8 p]son is div9e1 t 8 doctr9e is true1 = et]nal life is begun 9 u4 ,we %all make ?is m fully appe>1 by consid]+ :at is et]nal life1 & %ew+ h[ f> x is f\nd 9 e believ]1 & h[ x becomes a witness ( *ri/ianity 9 8 he>t4 ,et]nal life consi/s 9 happ9ess & hol9ess2 x is made up ( ^! two1 & !re is su* a necess>y connection betwe5 !m1 t !y run into "o ano!r2 b = ord]-sake1 ,i %all di/+ui% !m ?us3 ,! happ9ess ( et]nal life consi/s 9 ! p>don ( s91 9 ! special fav\r ( ,god1 & 9 ! pleasure t arises f ! regul> op]ation ( all our p[]s & passions4 ,n[ ^! ?ree ?+s are1 9 "s measure1 f\nd ) e s\l t believes 9 ,*ri/4 ,! happ9ess ( et]nal life consi/s1----,i4 ,9 ! p>don ( s92 !nce arises peace ( consci5ce4 ,?is is a "p ( heav52 ! p]fection ( ?is peace belongs to ! heav5ly /ate4 ,our p>don is complete on e>?1 b ! s5se ( ?is p>don is n complete & free f all d\bts1 or at lea/ f all dang] ( d\bt+1 till we arrive at full glory4 ,:5 a s\l is made s5sible1 t all its iniquities are = ev] cancell$1 t ,god w nev] av5ge any ( 8 crimes ^u him1 :5 he kn[s t ?is ,god1 :o has a "r to puni% ) ev]la/+ rev5ge1 is at peace1 & w dem& no m satisfaction = 8 s9s2 ?is s\l !n has ! beg9n+ ( heav54 ,?is is a "p ( f9al bless$ness1 & ( complete et]nal life4 ,n[ ?is is1 9 "s measure1 f\nd 9 believ]s "h3 ,!y t h tru/$ 9 ! ,son ( ,god1 beg9 to f9d peace 9 _! own consci5ces1 !y c hope ,god is reconcil$ to !m ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 t _! iniquities are aton$ =1 & t peace is made betwixt ,god & !m4 ,?is belongs only to ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 & witnesses x to be div9e3 ,= !re is no religion t ev] pret5d$ to lay su* a f\ndation ( p>don & peace1 z ! religion ( ! ,son ( ,god does2 = he has made himself a propitiation2 ,jesus ! righte\s is become our reconcil] by becom+ a sacrifice3 ,rom4 iii4 #be4 ,him ha? ,god set =? = a propitiation ?r\gh fai? 9 8 blood1 to decl>e 8 righte\sness = ! remission ( s9s t are pa/1 t he might be j1 & ! ju/ifi] ( him t believes 9 ,jesus3 ,!re=e be+ ju/ifi$ by fai?1 we h peace ) ,god1 ,rom4 v4 #a4 ,behold ! ,lamb ( ,god1 t takes away ! s9s ( ! _w6 0 ! language ( ,john1 :o 0 b ! =]unn] ( our religion1 & took a prospect ( x at a little di/ance3 ,& mu* m ( ! p>ticul> glories & bless+s ( ?is atonem5t is display$ by ! bless$ apo/les ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb4 ,o!r religions1 t h be5 drawn f ! rema9s ( ! light ( nature1 or t h be5 inv5t$ by ! sup]/iti\s fe>s & fancies ( m51 & obtrud$ on mank9d by ! craft ( _! fell[-creatures1 are all at a loss 9 ?is in/ance1 & c nev] speak solid peace & p>don4 #a4 ,! religion ( ! ,hea!ns1 & ! be/ ( philosoph]s1 c\ld nev] assure u1 ,:e!r ,god w\ld p>don s9 at all1 or no4 ,! light ( nature inde$ w\ld dictate ?us mu*1 t ,god is1 9 8 own nature1 graci\s1 & compassionate1 & k9d2 b :e!r ,god w\ld be graci\s to y or me1 compassionate to su* ill-des]v+ s9n]s1 z we are1 ! light ( nature c\ld nev] det]m9e4 ,x is only ! ,son ( ,god1 t came d[n f ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 c\ld s well in=m u h[ ! ,fa!r's he>t work$ t[>ds su* s9n]s1 9 ! designs ( p>don & reconciliation4 #b4 ,aga91 ! light ( nature c\ld nev] tell u1 h[ (t5 ,god w\ld p>don s9n]s4 ,suppose x c\ld be f\nd out by reason t ,god is s compassionate1 t he c\ld =give (f5ces1 yet x c\ld nev] be inf]r$ h[ (t5 we w\ld be =giv52 & if he _h p>don$ u once1 we might = ev] despair if we _h committ$ new iniquities3 ,= :o b a div9e mess5g] c tell u1 t he w (t5 repeat 8 p>dons8 #c4 ,! light ( nature c\ld nev] in=m u h[ great ! (f5ces 7 t c\ld be =giv52 reason c\ld nev] tell u1 t rebellions ( ! bigge/ size1 & treasons ( ! blacke/ aggravation1 %\ld be all cancell$2 ! light ( nature c\ld nev] say1 ,all mann] ( s91 & blasphemy1 %all be =giv5 to m54 ,?is ! ,son ( ,god ha? only taught u1 :o came f ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 & :o laid a f\ndation = ! brighte/ displays ( p>don+ grace4 #d4 ,reason1 ) all ! pr9ciples ( natural religion1 c\ld nev] tea* u :at we mu/ d to obta9 p>don1 & on :at t]ms ,god w\ld =give4 ,reason inde$ might require u to rep5t ( s91 b x c\ld nev] assure u1 t he t confesse?1 & =sake? 8 s9s1 %all f9d m]cy4 ,nor c\ld x %ew u any m$iator or reconcil] betwe5 ,god & man1 nor h[1 or 9 :at mann]1 we mu/ address ourselves to him1 or to an (f5d$ ,god by him2 reason c\ld nev] />t a ?\ght ( ?is /range way ( salvation1 t we mu/ believe1 or tru/ 9 ano!r's suff]+s 9 ord] to ! p>don ( our own s9s2 t we mu/ dep5d on ! m]its & righte\sness ( "o t di$1 9 ord] to obta9 =giv5ess & life2 t by fai?1 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/1 ,god w ju/ify !m t believe 9 ,jesus8 ,:at c\ld ! light ( m]e nature tea* u conc]n+ ?is ,jesus8 ,& yet !re is no o!r "n "u heav5 :]eby we c be sav$2 ,acts iv4 #ab4 #e4 ,! light ( nature1 or any religion inv5t$ by m51 c\ld nev] acqua9t u ) ! f\ndation ( div9e =giv5ess1 nor %ew u any m]it suffici5t to procure x2 & 9 ?is s5se we are left at a loss 9 all o!r religions1 ^u :at gr\nd we c\ld expect p>don f ,god3 ,= !y knew no?+ ( an atonem5t equal to our guilt1 no?+ ( a satisfaction great z our (f5ces1 & t c\ld answ] ! high dem&s ( inf9ite & (f5d$ ju/ice4 ,mank9d f\nd out by reason1 & by ! /+s & disquietudes ( a guilty consci5ce1 t !re 0 an (f5d$ ,god 9 heav52 & 9 sev]al c\ntries !y foll[$ ! dictates ( a wild & uneasy imag9ation1 inv5t+ an endless v>iety ( me?ods to appease ! angry ,deity4 ,:at multitudes ( rams1 & goats1 & ?\s&s ( l>g] cattle1 7 cut to pieces1 & burnt1 to atone = ! s9s ( m58 ,:at deluges ( blood h ov]fl[$ _! alt>s8 ,:at fanciful spr9kl+s1 & va/ effusions ( w9e & oil8 ,! fir/-born son = ! transgression ( ! fa!r1 & ! fruit ( ! body = ! s9 ( ! s\l8 ,:at cruel practices on _! own fle%8 ,:at cutt+s & burn+s to procure p>don8 ,& yet1 aft] all1 no true peace1 nor reasonable hope4 ,! ,jewi% religion inde$ 0 inv5t$ by ,god himself1 & x conta9$ 9 x ! way ( obta9+ p>don1 b x 0 veil$ & d>k5$ by _m types & %ad[s2 ?\gh x 0 n defective z to real p>don1 yet x 0 v defective z to solid peace2 !re=e ! apo/le tells u1 ,heb4 x4 #a1 #b1 c4 ,! law hav+ a %ad[ ( good ?+s to come1 & n ! v image ( ! ?+s1 c nev]1 ) ^? sacrifices :i* !y (f]$ ye> by ye> cont9ually make ! com]s !reunto p]fect1 c4 ,! s5se ( :i*1 comp>$ ) ! foll[+ v]ses1 is pla9ly ?is1 ,^? sacrifices1 t 7 s (t5 repeat$1 c\ld nev] p]fectly take away ! consci5ce ( guilt3 !re /ill rema9$ "s trembl+ fe>s1 "s uneasy d\bts1 "s pa9ful conc]n ( m9d1 :e!r _! iniquities %\ld be entirely cancell$ or no3 because !y 7 conv9c$ t ! blood ( bulls & goats c\ld n d x1 & !y c\ld n fully & pla9ly see ! blood ( ,jesus1 ! ,son ( ,god1 ! ,savi\r4 ,d>k h9ts1 & obscure notices ( su* a ,messiah1 & su* a sacrifice1 !y _h2 b su* a "o z c\ld n g5]ally free _! consci5ces f all s5se ( defilem5t & guilt1 & fe>s1 ?\gh x cleans$ _! s\ls 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,! ,soc9ians1 9 our age1 c h b v little solid com=t1 if !y are truly awak5$ to a spiritual sight ( ! law ( ,god2 = :5 !y h no?+ to plead ) ,god1 & no?+ to tru/ 9 b 8 m]e absolute m]cy1 :ile !y d5y ! prop] satisfaction ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 h[ weak mu/ _! hope be1 h[ feeble is ! f\ndation ( x6 b :5 a poor1 conv9c$1 awak5$ s\l1 t n[ believes ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 has be5 long be=e torm5t$ 9 8 consci5ce ab\t atonem5t = s91 & f\nd no hope2 ! *ri/ian religion1 ! gospel1 ) its p>don+ grace1 & ! satisfaction t ,*ri/ has made1 gives ! s\l peace1 & leads ! tr\bl$ consci5ce to re/ & quiet2 he tru/s ?is gospel1 he receives ?is salvation1 & ha? ! witness 9 himself t x is div9e4 ,,ii4 ,! happ9ess ( et]nal life consi/s also 9 ! special fav\r ( ,god1 :i* is di/9ct f ! p>don ( s92 = x is v possible = a crim9al to be p>don$1 & n to be made a fav\rite ( ! k+4 ,! fav\r ( ,god1 & a s5se ( ?is fav\r1 is a great "p ( heav54 ,?is is call$ see+ ( ,god1 (t5 9 scripture4 ,:5 s\ls are fully possess$ ( ! love ( ,god1 :5 !y h x %$ abroad 9 _! he>ts 9 p]fection2 :5 !y "k t ! inf9ite & et]nal ,mak] & ,gov]nor ( all ?+s loves !m1 & w = ev] love !m1 ?is is et]nal life2 & ?is is enjoy$ 9 "s measure "h on e>? by true believ]s1 ?is is a "p ( et]nal life begun 9 ! he>t ( e *ri/ian2 = :5 ,god p>dons1 he receives into 8 peculi> fav\r4 ,?is ! *ri/ian religion tea*es u1 b ! light ( nature c\ld nev] tell u s3 = if ! light ( nature & reason c\ld h proce$$ s f> z to acqua9t u ) p>don+ grace 9 all ! ext5t ( x1 yet x c\ld nev] h presum$ to assure u t he %\ld make ! rebels he _h p>don$ 8 fav\rites = ev]4 ,we might h be5 =giv51 & !n annihilat$4 ,b ! scripture tea*es u1 :om ,god =gives he makes fav\rites too4 ,& ,*ri/ ,jesus has laid ! f\ndation ( ?is d\ble bless+2 = he has n only made an end ( s91 b br\ght 9 an ev]la/+ righte\sness2 ,dan4 ix4 #bd4 ,he has fulfill$ ! law 9 all ! comm&s ( x1 z well z borne ! p5alty2 he has pur*as$ all ! bless+s ( div9e love1 z well z b\ght a fre$om f div9e v5geance4 ,if :5 we 7 enemies we 7 reconcil$ to ,god by ! dea? ( 8 ,son2 mu* m be+ reconcil$ we %all be sav$ by 8 life1 ,rom4 v4 #aj4 ,& 9 v]4 #a1 & #b1 he sai?1 ,be+ ju/ifi$ by fai?1 we h peace ) ,god1 ?r\gh our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & rejoice 9 hope ( ! glory ( ,god4 ,?us y see !re is n only reconciliation b full salvation2 n only peace ) ,god1 b ! hope ( glory to be obta9$ by believ+ on ! ,son ( ,god4 ,_m are ! in/ances ( sa9ts "h dwell+ 9 fle% 9 a day ( grace1 t h be5 rais$ to a good degree ( et]nal life 9 ?is respect1 t h _h a joyful s5se ( ! love ( ,god %$ abroad 9 _! s\ls1 & ^u solid gr\nds h hop$ = glory1 su* z no o!r religion c\ld pret5d to furni% !m )2 & ?is is a witness to ! tru? ( *ri/ianity4 ,no m]e human religion c pret5d to tell h[ ?is special love ( ,god may be atta9$1 no human religion c ev] tell u h[ long ?is love ( ,god %all cont9ue2 b ! ^w ( ,god gives u full evid5ce & assurance t ! wor/ ( s9n]s :o apply to ,jesus ,*ri/ ! ,savi\r1 9 ! way ( humble fai? & he>ty rep5tance1 %all n only be =giv5 & releas$ f ! guilt ( s9 & puni%m5t1 b also %all be belov$ ( ,god = ! sake ( ,*ri/1 & t ?is div9e love is ev]la/+4 ,read ,acts iii4 #ai4 ,rep5t & be conv]t$1 t y\r s9s may be blott$ out4 ,acts xvi4 #ca4 ,believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ?\ %alt be sav$4 ,& :5 p]sons are int]e/$ 9 ^! promises1 :o %all lay any ?+ to _! *>ge8 ,:o %all condemn !m :5 ,god ju/ifies8 ,:o %all sep>ate !m f ! love ( ,*ri/8 ,%all tribulation or di/ress1 fam9e or sword8 ,no1 by no means2 = 9 all ^! ?+s we are m ?an conqu]ors ?r\gh him t has lov$ u2 & we are p]suad$1 t nei!r dea?1 nor life1 nor angels1 nor pr9cipalities1 nor p[]s1 nor ?+s pres5t1 nor ?+s to come1 nor height1 nor dep?1 nor any o!r creature1 %all be able to sep>ate u f ! love ( ,god :i* is 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus our ,"l2 ,rom4 viii4 #ch1 c4 ,:5 a rational m9d is awak5$ to see ! empt9ess ( all creatures1 & _! insuffici5cy to make him happy1 & f9ds no?+ b ! et]nal love ( ,god capable to make a creature truly bless$2 h[ mis]ably mu/ t s\l be torm5t$1 t kn[s n :e!r ,god w love him or no1 nor h[ ?is love may be atta9$2 nor1 :5 once atta9$1 h[ long ?is love w cont9ue8 ,b he f9ds an answ] to all ^! pa9ful que/ions 9 ! gospel ( ,*ri/3 ,= ! ,fa!r loves ! ,son inf9itely1 & loves all ^? t believe on him = 8 sake2 !y are = ev] accept$2 9 him :o is fir/ & = ev] accept$3 & !y are belov$ 9 him :o is fir/ & = ev] belov$2 ,eph4 i4 #f4 ,,iii4 ,! happ9ess ( et]nal life consi/s 9 ! pleasure t arises f ! regul> op]ation ( all our p[]s & passions4 ,?is 0 a great "p ( ! happ9ess ( ! innoc5t man2 8 reason 0 ! guide to all ! mean] faculties1 & 8 appetites1 & 8 affections 9 a sweet h>mony foll[$ ! conduct ( 8 reason3 ,& z 8 und]/&+ & judgm5t put =? _! regul> dictates1 s ! mean] p[]s paid a con/ant ob$i5ce1 & pursu$ _! prop] objects4 ,!re 0 no irregul> ang] to set 8 blood on fire2 no intemp]ate & corrupt wi%es to vitiate 8 nature1 to pollute 8 pleasures1 & di/urb 8 peace2 none ( ^? tumults & hurricanes 9 8 s\l1 :i* we s (t5 feel 9 our fall5 /ate1 & lam5t !m mu* (t5] ?an we c suppress !m4 ,& z ! fancy & appetites ( innoc5t ,adam submitt$ to 8 reason1 s1 d\btless1 if 8 ,mak] 7 pleas$ to reveal any sublim] tru? to him1 :i* 8 reason c\ld n compreh5d1 !n reason itself submitt$ to t revelation1 believ$ ! ^w ( a speak+ ,god1 & resign$ ! ?rone to fai?4 ,8 natural p[]s _h no uneasy conte/1 !re 0 no civil w> nor rebellion among/ !m to int]rupt 8 happ9ess4 ,& ?us %all x be aga91 b 9 a m glori\s mann]1 :5 we are rais$ f all ! ru9s ( our fall5 /ate1 & et]nal life is made complete 9 heav54 ,b be=e we arrive at t f9al glory1 ! same sort ( happ9ess is begun 9 e believ] 9 a /ate ( grace4 ,^! are ! beg9n+s ( et]nal life1 ! e>ne/s & ! pl$ges ( ! p]fect bless$ness :i* we hope =2 & ?is arises f our fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,= :5 we h atta9$ a good hope ( =giv+ grace ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & believe t we are belov$ ( ,god our ,mak]1 :at h we !n to d b to abide 9 8 love8 ,we le>n to despise ^? tempt+ objects t w\ld awak5 our intemp]ate passions1 & walk onw>d 9 peace & pleasure t[>ds our complete felicity4 ,= s9ce ,god is become our ,god ?r\gh ! m$iation ( 8 ,son1 we h no ne$ to seek ! mean] delights ( s5se & appetite1 because we possess ! supreme4 ,we h ! ,son ( ,god himself = our lead] & example1 & he t believes on ! ,son ( ,god1 walks z he also walk$4 ,besides ^! moral or p]suasive helps t belong to ! *ri/ian life1 we h also ! ,_s ( ,god giv5 to re=m our natures1 to put all our misplac$ & disjo9t$ p[]s into _! prop] ord] aga91 & to ma9ta9 ?is div9e h>mony & peace4 ,x is ! bless$ ,_s t incl9es reason to submit to fai?1 & makes ! l[] faculties submit to reason1 & obey ! w ( our ,mak]1 & !n gives u ! pleasure ( x4 ,& if at any "t1 ?r\gh ! p[] ( temptation1 ! viol5ce ( appetite1 & ! imp]fection ( grace1 ?is bless$ h>mony & ord] be di/urb$1 & ?is pleasure int]rupt$2 ! s\l ( ! *ri/ian is nev] easy till x rise aga9 by rep5tance1 & recur to ! ,son ( ,god1 to fet* new & vigor\s supplies ( ! ,_s1 & ( ?is et]nal life f him1 & !reby x rega9s its peace & pleasure4 ,b ^! ?\ghts naturally lead me on to ! second "p ( ?is subject1 viz4 hol9ess4 ,?us mu* %all suffice !re=e conc]n+ ! fir/ "p ( et]nal life1 :i* consi/s 9 happ9ess1 viz4 p>don ( s91 peace ( consci5ce1 ! fav\r ( ,god1 ! s5se ( 8 love1 & ! pleasurable h>mony ( our natural p[]s4 ,^! are f\nd 9 true believ]s1 & ?is is a noble witness to *ri/ianity to prove x div9e4 ,,s]mon ,,ii4 ,! ,inw>d ,witness to ,*ri/ianity4 #a ,,john v4 #aj4--;,he t believe? on ! ,son ( ,god1 ha? ! ,witness 9 himself4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p4 ,:5 su* a text z ?is is nam$ = ! f\ndation ( disc\rse1 "s nic] he>]s beg9 to gr[ jeal\s1 t ! prea*] is ent]+ into my/]y & inw>d light1 & !y expect to he> no cle> & solid reason+1 nor any ju/ness ( ?\ght4 ,?us bl9d$ by _! own prejudices1 !y prev5t _! improvem5t by ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w2 & because !y h he>d ! exp]i5ces ( *ri/ians wittily ridicul$1 !y resolve to believe t no?+ ( exp]im5tal religion c be ju/ifi$ to /rict reason1 or h any ?+ to d ) argum5t4 ,b h[ impi\s1 & h[ unreasonable a fancy ?is is1 w suffici5tly appe>1 if x c be prov$ t e true *ri/ian has a mo/ rational & inconte/able evid5ce ( ! tru? ( 8 religion1 drawn f ! *ange t is h]eby made 9 8 own he>t4 ,if x c once be made evid5t1 t et]nal life is begun 9 e s\l t believes 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ?is w confirm *ri/ianity ) a high h&1 & confute ! wick$ sc&al = ev]4 ,i h begun ?is attempt 9 ! fir/ disc\rse1 & h %ewn t et]nal life is compos$ ( two p>ts1 viz4 hol9ess & happ9ess4 ,! happ9ess ( x consi/s 9 a j & com=table s5se ( ! =giv5ess ( s91 & a lively hope & p]suasion ( ! special love ( ,god1 & ! delightful h>mony ( all ! natural p[]s1 viz4 reason1 consci5ce1 ! w & ! passions4 ,:]e ^! are f\nd1 heav5 is begun2 et]nal life has tak5 possession ( ! s\l2 & ?is evid5tly proves ! doctr9e t effect$ x to be div9e4 ,n[1 if an a!i/1 a hea!n1 or a ,jew1 %\ld cavil & say1 8,are n all y\r hopes m]e presumption8 ,are n y\r s5se & p]suasion ( ! love ( ,god m]e delusions ( fancy1 & raptures ( w>m imag9ation1 )\t any gr\nd1 or solid f\ndation ( reason80 ,! *ri/ian may boldly refute su* suspicions4 ,^! are no va9 transports1 no fooli% visions ( hope & joy1 because z high & glori\s z my com=ts & my expectations are1 !y are built on a due appreh5sion ( ! ju/ice ( ,god1 z well z 8 m]cy2 ,i h no hopes ( p>don by ,jesus ,*ri/1 b :at are suppos$ by ! righte\sness & tru? ( ,god1 z well z 8 goodness2 = 9 ?is way ( salvation1 (f5d$ ju/ice is satisfi$ to ! full1 & m]cy c ex]t itself 9 full glory1 )\t ! lea/ di%on\r or reflection on ! /rict righte\sness ( ,god4 ,god is j 9 ! ju/ification ( a s9n] ?is way2 ,he is fai?ful & j to =give u our s9s1 & to cleanse u f all unrighte\sness2 #a ,john i4 #i4 ,besides1 says ! *ri/ian1 ! *ange wr\ght 9 me is real1 & n imag9>y2 ,i am q ano!r creature ?an once ,i 03 ! sev]al p[]s ( my nature1 t 7 wont to be 9 p]petual w>1 n[ enjoy a peaceful h>mony1 & my s\l feels ! pleasure1 & ! div9e peace4 ,my /ricte/ & sev]e/ reason approves ! *ange1 & owns x to be div9e4 ,& ?us ,i am l$ onw>d to speak ( ! o!r "p ( et]nal life1 & t is hol9ess4 ,?is also is f\nd 9 believ+ s\ls1 & becomes an evid5ce ( ! tru? ( ! gospel4 ,hol9ess may be describ$ by ^! five necess>y +r$i5ts ( x4 #a4 ,an av]sion to & hatr$ ( all s94--#b4 ,a contempt ( ! pres5t _w1 9 comp>ison ( ! future4--#c4 ,a delight 9 ! wor%ip & society ( ,god4--#d4 ,zeal & activity 9 8 s]vice4--#e4 ,a he>ty love to fell[-creatures1 & m especially to fell[-sa9ts4 ,i %all disc\rse ( ea* ( ^! p>ticul>ly1 & %ew t et]nal life consi/s 9 !m1 & ?is et]nal life is f\nd 9 believ]s4 ,hol9ess consi/s 9 an av]sion to1 & hatr$ ( all s94 ,?is is complete 9 heav51 & )\t ?is1 heav5 _c be complete4 ,into heav5 !re ent]e? no?+ t defile?2 ,rev4 xxi4 #bg4 ,e inhabitant !re is completely av]se to all iniquity1 & hates e ?+ t displeases ,god2 = no?+ b p]fect ob$i5ce is f\nd !re2 ! spirits ( ! j are !re made p]fect2 ,heb4 xii4 #bc4 ,n[ ?is 9 a measure & degree is f\nd 9 believ]s "h1 = he t abide? 9 ,*ri/ s9ne? n2 #a ,john iii4 #f4 ,he _c s9 ) a full purpose ( he>t2 he t is born ( ,god _c s9 ) con/ancy & gre$9ess1 z o!rs d t are only born ( fle% & blood2 he _c s9 )\t an inw>d s9c]e reluctancy1 )\t ! combat ( ! _s aga9/ ! fle%2 he do? n make a trade ( s91 s9n+ is n 8 bus9ess1 8 delight & pleasure4--,?is is a bless$ te/imony ( ! tru? ( ! gospel1 t fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,god purifies ! he>t2 ,acts xv4 #i4 ,e *ri/ian has an av]sion to all s93 ,if he *uses "s s9s1 to cont9ue 9 !m1 & hates o!r iniquities1 he c nev] be said to be a true believ] 9 ,*ri/1 & to h ! "w ( fai? 9 s9c]ity wr\ght 9 8 he>t4 ,o!r religions h pr(ess$ an av]sion to "s s9s1 b indulg$ o!rs4 ,"s make cruelty a "p ( _! duty1 & require ! sacrific+ ( mank9d to appease ! ang] ( _! gods2 a bloody & impi\s practice1 z well z a va9 & fruitless "o6 ,"s =bid murd]1 b all[ & enc\rage v>iety ( uncleanness1 & make t a "p ( _! wor%ip4 ,o!r pr(essions h =bid wanton practices1 & comm5d$ *a/ity2 b !y indulge res5tm5t & rev5ge1 z a necess>y "p ( ! "* ( a w>rior1 or a great man4 ,c>nal & s5sual lu/s h be5 oppos$ & hat$ by "s ( ! old philosoph]s1 b spiritual iniquities h h]eby be5 promot$4 ,pride has h]eby be5 wond]fully increas$1 & none ( !m c excuse !mselves f ^? s9s :i* make m5 v l ,satan1 al?\gh !y are fre$ f ! brutality ( s5sual lu/s4 ,b ! bus9ess ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/ is to keep m5 f committ+ any k9d ( s9s :atsoev]4 ,o!r religions h *ang$ "o lu/ = ano!r2 b ! religion ( ,*ri/ =bids all mann] ( iniquity1 & *anges ! :ole nature into hol9ess4 ,*ri/ianity ref9es ! s\l 9 all ! p[]s ( x1 & incl9es u to ! duties bo? ( ! fir/ & second table2 x writes ! law ( ,god 9 ! he>t1 & br+s ! s\l to a sweet compliance !re)4 ,all ! affections are r5ew$2 all old ?+s are done away1 & all ?+s are become new2 he t is 9 ,*ri/ is a new creature2 he has crucifi$ ! fle%1 ) its affections & lu/s2 #b ,cor4 v4 #ag4 ,gal4 v4 #bd4 ,surely !re is a _s & p[] t accompanies ! religion ( our ,"l ,jesus1 su* z o!r religions "k n2 & ?is 0 manife/ abundantly 9 ! primitive *ri/ians1 :5 ^? wret*es 7 conv]t$1 ^: names 7 once writt5 9 t black catalogue t ! apo/le speaks (2 #a ,cor4 vi4 #i4 :5 !y by ! light ( ! gospel1 7 purifi$1 7 purg$ f _! defilem5ts1 & 7 made new creatures4 ,! apo/le c\ld appeal to ! ,cor9?ian *ur*1 & say1 s vile & fil?y 7 "s ( y1 b ye are wa%$1 b ye are sanctifi$1 b ye are ju/ifi$1 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 & by ! ,_s ( our ,god2 #a ,cor4 vi4 #aa4 ,n 9 ! names ( o!r ,gods1 & o!r religions1 b 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 & by ! ,_s ( our ,god4 ,philosophy 0 rais$ to a great height 9 ! city ( ,cor9?2 x 0 almo/ en\gh = a man to be acc\nt$ le>n$1 to h be5 9 t city1 & to h kn[n a little ( ! cu/oms ( x2 yet all _! le>n+ 0 n suffici5t to re=m !m1 = !y 7 a pr(ligate & lewd p /ill4 ,b ! religion ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ break+ 9 ^u _! s\ls1 purifi$1 ref9$ !m1 & made su* an alt]ation 9 !m1 t ! _w beheld1 & 7 amaz$ at ! surpris+ *ange4 ,!y ?\ght x /range t ! *ri/ians w\ld n run to ! same excess ( riot2 #a ,pet4 iv4 #d4 ,!y 7 a/oni%$ to see a drunk>d at once turn sob] & temp]ate2 a lewd unclean wret*1 by he>+ ! gospel1 become a pr(essor & an example ( *a/ity2 a cruel & passionate temp] made calm1 & k9d1 & =giv+2 a sw9e =sake ! mire1 & put on ! nature ( a cleanly animal2 a dog or a lion *ang$ into a lamb4 ,?is wr\ght conviction ) p[]3 ,?is 0 miracle & demon/ration2 ?is witness$ ! tru? & div9ity ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/ beyond all contradictions or d\bts4 ,,ii4 ,a contempt ( ?is _w1 is ano!r "p ( hol9ess1 & ( heav52 a sacr$ disreg>d ( temporal ?+s rais$ by ! sight ( ?+s et]nal4 ,if we look upw>ds to heav51 we %all behold !re all ! inhabitants look+ d[n ) a sacr$ contempt ^u ! trifles1 amusem5ts1 bus9esses1 & c>es ( ?is pres5t life1 t engross our affections1 awak5 our desires1 fill our he>ts ) pleasure or pa91 & our fle% ) con/ant lab\r4 ,) :at holy scorn d y ?9k ^? s\ls1 :o are dismiss$ f fle%1 look d[n ^u ! hurries & bu/les ( ?is pres5t /ate1 9 :i* we are engag$8 ,!y dwell 9 ! full sight ( ^? glories :i* !y hop$ = "h on e>?1 & _! intimate acqua9tance ) ! pleasures ( t upp] _w1 & ! div9e s5sations t are rais$ 9 !m !re1 make !m condemn all ! pleasures ( ?is /ate1 & e ?+ bel[ heav54 ,?is is a "p ( et]nal life1 ?is belongs 9 "s degree to e believ]2 = he is n a believ] t is n got above ?is _w 9 a good measure2 he is n a *ri/ian1 :o is n wean$1 9 "s degree1 f ?is _w3 ,= ?is is our victory1 :]eby we ov]come ! _w1 ev5 our fai?4 ,he t is born ( ,god ov]comes ! _w2 he t believes 9 ,jesus1 is born ( ,god2 #a ,john v4 #a1 #d4 ,:5ce ! argum5t is pla91 he t believes 9 ,jesus ! ,son ( ,god1 ov]comes ?is pres5t _w4 ,& :]e *ri/ianity is rais$ to a good degree ( life & p[] 9 ! s\l1 !re we see ! *ri/ian got ne> to heav53 he is1 z x 71 a fell[ = angels1 a fit companion = ! spirits ( ! j made p]fect4 ,! affairs ( ?is life are b5ea? 8 be/ desires & 8 hopes2 he engages 8 h& 9 !m s f>1 z ,god 8 ,fa!r appo9ts 8 duty2 b he longs = ! upp] _w1 :]e 8 hopes are gone be=e3 8,:5 %all ,i be entirely dismiss$ f ?is lab\r & toil8 ,! gaudy pleasures ?is _w ent]ta9s me )1 are no ent]ta9m5ts to me2 ,i am wean$ f !m1 ,i am born f above40 ,?is is ! language ( t fai? t ov]comes ! _w3 ,& fai?1 :]e x is wr\ght 9 tru? 9 ! s\l1 ha?1 9 "s measure1 ?is effect2 & :]e x %9es 9 its brightness1 x ha?1 9 a great degree1 ?is sublime grace accompany+ x2 or r1 7%all ,i say87 ?is piece ( heav5ly glory4 ,pa9 & sickness1 pov]ty & reproa*1 sorr[ & dea? itself1 h be5 contemn$ by ^? t h believ$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ) mu* m hon\r to *ri/ianity1 ?an ev] 0 br\ght to o!r religions by ! same pr(ession1 & ! same practice4 ,o!r religions h 9 "s degree1 promis$ a contempt ( ! _w1 a contempt ( sickness1 & pa91 & dea?2 b !n x ha? be5 only "h & !re a p]son ( a h>di] m\ld ( body2 "h & !re "o 9 an age1 or "o 9 a nation1 :o by a firmness ( natural spirits1 an ob/9ate resolution1 atta9$ by mu* lab\r ( m$itation1 & toil ( ?\ght1 ha? got above ! _w1 & above dea?4 ,b our religion boa/s ( its hundr$s & ?\s&s1 & t n only ^? :o _h firm] natural spirits1 or h be5 skill$ 9 ?\ght & m$itation1 & abs5t f s5sual ?+s by philosophy1 & intellectual ex]cises2 b ! feeble/ ( mank9d1 ! weak ?+s ( ?is _w1 ! fooli% & ! "y1 ! infant 7z x 77 9 ye>s1 & ! feeble sex1 h be5 made to contemn ?is _w1 & ! pleasures ( x1 ! hopes1 & ! sorr[s1 pa9 & dea?4 ,!y h le>nt to live above all ! entic+ joys & affright+ t]rors ( ?is pres5t /ate1 t is1 to live ne> to heav53 ,s t :atsoev] religion pret5ds to a competition ) ours1 x falls va/ly %ort 9 ?is respect1 9 rais+ ! affections above ! _w1 above ! joys & fe>s ( ! pres5t life4 ,aga9 if we consid] :at motives h argu$ ! m9ds ( m5 to ! contempt ( ! _w1 we %all f9d ! religion ( ,*ri/ ,jesus is f> sup]ior to all 9 ?is respect4 ,o!r religions h taught m5 to despise ! good ?+s ( ?is _w & to be unconc]n$ ab\t ! evils ( x1 9 a m]e romantic way3 ,su* 0 ! ,/oical doctr9e1 d5y+ heal? & weal?1 sleep & safety1 to h any goodness 9 !m2 & pr(ess+ t pa91 pov]ty1 sickness1 want1 hung]1 & %ame1 7 no evils2 & ^u ?is acc\nt !y taught _! disciples to be unsolicit\s ab\t ! "o or ! o!r1 because !y 7 nei!r good nor evil4 ,?us1 :ile !y *ange ! use ( words !y w\ld make /ocks & /ones ( u1 r ?an intellig5t & holy despis]s ( s5sible ?+s2 b ! *ri/ian doctr9e tea*es u to contemn bo? ! good & evil ?+s ( s5se & "t1 by ! expectation & prospect ( ! invisible & et]nal _w1 :]e bo? ! good & evil ?+s are ( inf9itely great] importance3 ,s our ,savi\r prea*es1 ,mat4 vi4 #ai1 #bj4 ,lay n up = y\rselves treasures ^u e>?1 :]e mo? & ru/ do? corrupt1 & :]e ?ieves break ?r\gh & /eal3 ,b lay up = y\rselves treasures 9 heav51 :]e nei!r mo? nor ru/ do? corrupt1 & :]e ?ieves d n break ?r\gh nor /eal4 ,pluck out a "r eye1 cut (f a "r h& on e>?1 le/ sp>+ ^! ?y :ole body be ca/ into hell1 :]e ! gnaw+ worm dies n1 & ! fire is n qu5*$3 ,mat4 v4 #bi1 #cj4 ,m>k ix4 #dc1 c4 ,& ! afflictions1 z well z ! com=ts ( life1 are contemn$ & surm\nt$ by ! _s ( a *ri/ian1 ^u ! same noble pr9ciples2 ,rom4 viii4 #ah4 ,he reckons t ! suff]+s ( ?is pres5t "t are n wor?y to be comp>$ ) ! glory :i* %all be reveal$ 9 u2 & !re=e he endures ! cross1 & despises ! %ame1 foll[+ ! div9e example ( ,*ri/4 ,o!r doctr9es h endeav\r$ to raise ! m9ds ( m5 above ! solicitudes or c>es ( ?is life ^u mean & base pr9ciples1 unwor?y ( human nature1 d5y+ ! immortality ( ! s\l1 & ! life to come4 ,?us ! ,epicureans w\ld raise ! pr(essors ( _! religion above ! fe>s ( dea?1 by assur+ !m1 t aft] dea? !re 0 no?+2 t ! s\l & body di$ toge!r1 7 bl5d$ 9 ! du/1 & 7 = ev] lo/ 9 "o grave3 b1 on ! o!r h&1 ! religion ( ,*ri/ gives u a view ( ?+s beyond ! grave1 insures a resurrection to u1 br+s life & immortality to light by ! gospel1 by ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o toge!r ) ! ,fa!r1 is orig9ally possess$ ( et]nal life1 & ?us leads u on to a glori\s contempt ( ?is pres5t _w ( vanity3 ,= our light affliction1 :i* is b = a mom5t1 worke? = u a f> m exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory2 ,:ile we look n at ! ?+s :i* are se51 b at ! ?+s :i* are n se52 = ! ?+s :i* are se51 are temporal2 b ! ?+s :i* are n se51 are et]nal4 ,= we "k1 t if our e>?ly h\se ( ?is tab]nacle 7 dissolv$1 we h a build+ ( ,god1 an h\se n made ) h&s1 et]nal 9 ! heav5s2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ag1 #ah4 & v4 #a4 ,o!r pr(essions taught _! foll[]s n s mu* to contemn ri*es & pleasures1 z to ex*ange !m = fame & glory1 & public applause2 & ?is !y look$ ^u z _! *ief good4 ,mo/ ( ! philosoph]s may be *>g$ ) ?is j accusation2 & ,cic]o1 t great philosoph]1 9 a notori\s degree2 b ! *ri/ian bo? lab\rs & suff]s reproa*1 because he tru/s 9 ! liv+ ,god1 & has ! promise ( ! life to come2 #a ,tim4 iv4 #h1 #aj4 he goes ?r\gh ! trial ( cruel mock+s1 z well z sc\rg+s & torture1 t he may obta9 a bett] resurrection2 ,heb4 xi4 #ce1 #cf4 ,he neglects 8 ease & 8 hon\rs toge!r1 & despises fame z well z pleasure & ri*es1 & all mortal desirables1 :5 !y /& 9 competition ) 8 immortal hopes4 ,o!rs h despis$ ! gr&eur & pomp ( life1 & ?r[n _! money into ! sea2 b in/ead ( exalt+ !mselves above m51 !y h neglect$ all ! necess>y duties & dec5cies ( life2 !y h liv$ z x 71 9 common ) _! fell[ animals ( ! e>?1 & degrad$ !mselves to ! rank & level ( brute-bea/s2 su* 7 ! ,cynic philosoph]s3 ,b ! *ri/ian is dilig5t & active 9 all s]vices to ,god & man1 & fulfils ! duties ( 8 pres5t /ate ) hon\r1 :ile he lives ^u ! hopes ( futures & invisibles4 ,?us if we consid] ei!r ! degree ( ?is "p ( hol9ess1 viz4 ! contempt ( ! _w1 if we consid] ! reasons ^u :i* x is f\nd$1 or h[ f> ?is contempt ( ! _w has prevail$ among ! g5]ality ( *ri/ians2 we %all f9d ! gospel ha? inf9itely ! advantage ( all o!r doctr9es ( all o!r religions4 ,to see a man rais$ above ?is _w1 & yet ex]cis$ 9 all ! duties ( life2 to see him live ) a holy sup]iority to all ?+s bel[ heav51 & yet fulfill+ all 8 relative duties among m5 ) dilig5ce2 to see a man ready e mom5t to be gone f ?is _w1 & yet cont5t to /ay "h z long z 8 ,heav5ly ,fa!r pleases1 "u ! tr\bles1 & burd5s1 & agonies ( ?is life too2 ?is %ews ! religion to be div9e1 & f heav53 he t believes1 has ?is witness 9 himself2 & :]e fai? rises high1 ?is witness appe>s evid5t & glori\s4 ,,iii4 ,ano!r "p ( ! hol9ess ( et]nal life1 consi/s 9 a delight 9 ! wor%ip & enjoym5t ( ,god4 ,?is is p]fect 9 heav51 ?is is et]nal life2 ,rev4 vii4 #ae4 ,!y are be=e ! ?rone ( ,god night & day1 t is1 p]petually1 & s]ve him !re 9 8 temple4 ,n[ ! *ri/ian religion atta9s ?is end 9 a good measure2 x br+s ! s\l to delight 9 div9e wor%ip & conv]se ) ,god1 :i* no m]e human religion c\ld ev] d3 ,= s9ce no human religion c\ld ev] tea* an awak5$ s9n]1 h[ he might appe> 9 ! pres5ce ( a holy ,god1 ) assurance & com=t1 no o!r religion c\ld make a s\l delight 9 ! wor%ip ( ,god4 ,we c nev] delight 9 draw+ ne> to ,god1 t ha? inf9ite v5geance 9 him1 :ile we "k n b he w p\r t v5geance out ^u u2 we fly f> f him1 unless we h "s good gr\nd ( hope1 t he w =give u our iniquities & receive u into 8 fav\r4 ,n[ s9ce !re is no o!r doctr9e t %ews u h[ our s9s may be =giv51 or h[ ! fav\r ( ,god may be atta9$2 !re is no o!r religion c allure or draw u into ! pres5ce ( ,god ) pleasure2 ,heb4 x4 #ai1 #bj4 ,let u draw ne> & wor%ip ! ,fa!r1 9 full assurance & confid5ce1 t he w accept our p]sons & our wor%ip1 s9ce we h su* an high-prie/ to introduce u ) acceptance2 s9ce by 8 fle% & inc>nation1 he has made a way = u to come into ! pres5ce ( ,god ) satisfaction & pleasure1 !re=e let u draw ne> & wor%ip him4 ,! influ5ce ( ?is argum5t has be5 f\nd by *ri/ians1 by e *ri/ian2 = !re is n "o t ha? believ$ 9 ,*ri/1 b has _h ?is witness 9 himself4 ,!re is a sweet s]5ity & calmness ( _s belongs to ! s\ls ( ^? 9 :om fai? is lively & /rong1 ev5 :5 !y /& be=e ,god1 ?\gh he be a ,god ( t]ror & v5geance to s9n]s3 = !y "k ,jesus is _! atonem5t1 _! introduc]1 _! peace2 & !re=e !y love to draw ne> to him z a ,god reconcil$1 !y rejoice 9 him z _! highe/ happ9ess4 ,o!r pr(essions ( m51 :5 !y ab&on$ s5sual pleasures1 & ! vanities ( ?is _w1 yet taught !m t _! happ9ess mu/ fl[ f !mselves1 & made _! own virtues _! heav51 )\t any reg>d to ,god4 ,^! philosoph]s 7 self-suffici5t1 full ( !mselves1 & !y 7 s f> f mak+ _! riv]s ( pleasure to fl[ f ! "r-h& ( ,god1 t !y ev5 d5i$ _! dep5dance ^u him 9 ?is respect2 & !y suppos$ _! wise m5 to be equal ) ,god1 d]iv+ all _! bless$ness f )9 !mselves4 ,b *ri/ianity leads ! s\l out ( itself to ,god1 z x gives a cle>] & l>g] k ( ,god himself1 9 8 felicitat+ p]fections1 ?an ! hea!ns c\ld ev] atta92 x assures u1 t be+ ne> to ,god1 is our heav51 & ! sight ( him is our happ9ess1 z well z provides a new & liv+ way ( access to him1 ?r\gh ! dea? & resurrection ( ,jesus ,*ri/3 !re=e ! believ] rejoices 9 all opportunities ( draw+ ne> to ,god1 = x is ! beg9n+ ( 8 heav51 & 8 delight 9 x is an inw>d & p[]ful witness to ! tru? ( 8 religion4 ,,iv4 ,zeal & activity = ! s]vice ( ,god1 is ano!r "p ( heav51 ano!r "p ( et]nal life1 & ! hol9ess ( x4 ,we h abundant reason to believe t heav5 is n a /ate ( m]e enjoym5t1 unactive & idle2 b a /ate ( s]vice & activity = t ,god ^: we are1 & f :om we h receiv$ inf9ite fav\rs4 ,! angels 9 heav5 are swift mess5g]s to p]=m ! w ( _! ,god2 ,ps4 ciii4 #bj1 #ba4 ,! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect are l angels4 ,!y d ! w ( ,god z a patt]n = u on e>?2 = we are taught to pray1 t 8 w may be done on e>? z x is 9 heav54 ,:at p>ticul> s]vices !y are employ$ 9 ( ,god1 we "k n2 b t !y are = ev] zeal\s 9 ^? s]vices :i* ,god employs !m 91 we d\bt n1 we _c disbelieve4 ,& ?is active zeal 9 ! s]vice ( ,god1 & pursuit ( 8 glory1 is ! v temp] & practice ( ! true *ri/ian2 & t n only 9 "s m important ent]prizes1 b 9 ! common actions ( life3 ,:e!r he eat or dr9k1 or :atsoev] he does1 he makes x 8 rule ( life1 to d all to ! glory ( ,god2 #a ,cor4 x4 #ca4 ,n[ ?is sublime zeal1 ?is noble activity = ! s]vice ( ,god & 8 glory1 0 n f\nd among ! pr(essors ( o!r religions4 ,to glorify ,god1 0 n _! aim & end2 ^? t rose highe/ among ! old philosoph]s _h n set _! aim & end "r3 ,!y t knew ,god1 glorifi$ him n z ,god2 ,rom4 i4 #ba4 ,!y did n make ! glory ( ,god ! great design ( _! actions3 ,x 0 n zeal = ,god t animat$ !m to pursue virtue1 b m]ely _! own ends1 _! own satisfaction or ease1 or ! vanity ( _! own m9ds1 pride & attempt ( sup]iority above o!r m52 or at be/1 _! motives ( action 7 ! reasonabl5ess ( virtue1 & ! b5efit ( x to !mselves & _! fell[-citiz5s4 ,b ! glory ( ,god is ! aim ( *ri/ians1 & ! end ( e true believ]3 he has "s degree ( zeal = ! hon\r ( ,god1 & !re=e is active 9 ^? duties :i* ,god proposes to him4 ,:5 we see a p]son reg>dless ( all 8 self-int]e/s 9 ! _w1 & at ! same "t pursu+ ! hon\r ( an invisible ,god1 foll[+ h>d aft] ! glory ( t ,god t 8 fle%ly eyes h n se52 we may say he has some?+ above :at m]e corrupt nature leads him to1 or impresses ^u him4 ,! believ] has ?is witness 9 himself1 zeal & activity = ! glory ( ,god 9 ! _w4 ,v4 ,! la/ ?+ t goes to make up hol9ess1 is a he>ty love to all m51 & especially to ! sa9ts4 ,?is is a noble +r$i5t ( et]nal life2 ?is is a div9e & heav5ly temp]2 ?is is a beautiful "p ( ! image ( ,god communicat$ to ! s\l ( man4 ,t ,god :o is ! orig9al & f\ndation ( et]nal life1 is a glori\s patt]n ( ?is love2 he makes 8 sun to rise1 & 8 ra9 to fall on ! j & on ! unju/1 & leaves n himself )\t witness ( 8 div9ity1 by fill+ ! he>ts ( m5 ) food & gladness3 ,see ,mat4 v4 #de4 ,acts xiv4 #ag4 ,he %ews 8 love to enemies & rebels1 9 =giv+ millions ( (f5ces1 & p>don+ crimes ( ! l>ge/ size & deepe/ aggravations1 & he loves 8 sa9ts ) peculi> t5d]ness4 ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o also is ! true ,god & et]nal life1 came d[n f heav5 to exemplify 8 div9e love4 ,x 0 8 love to mank9d t p]suad$ him to put on fle% & blood1 & prevail$ ) him to suff] pa9s1 agonies1 & dea?1 t 8 enemies might obta9 salvation & life4 ,o glori\s example ( love6 ,n[ ?is is 9 "s measure wr\ght into ! make ( e true *ri/ian1 & imitat$ 9 ! practice ( e true believ]3 ,he is oblig$1 by "o ( ! *ief rules ( 8 religion to love 8 neighb\r z himself3 t is1 to d t to o!rs1 :i* he ?9ks j & reasonable t !y %\ld d to him2 ,mat4 xxii4 #ci4 ,luke vi4 #ca4 ,he is b\nd to =give freely ^? t (f5d him1 z he hopes = =giv5ess ( 8 (f5ces aga9/ ,god2 ,mat4 vi4 #ad1 #ae4 ,he rejoices 9 ! welf>e ( 8 fell[-creatures1 )\t rep9+3 ,he loves 8 enemies1 does good to !m t hate him1 blesses ^? t curse him1 & prays = 8 p]secutors & spiteful foes2 ,luke vi4 #bg4 ,he pities all t are mis]able1 b takes a peculi> delight 9 8 fell[-*ri/ians2 7! *ri/ians mu/ be kn[n by ?is1 t !y love "o ano!r47 ,he does good to all b especially to ! h\sehold ( fai?2 ,gal4 vi4 #aj4 ,o!r religions "k no?+ ( s g5]\s & diffusive a love2 ! m5 ( hea!nism 7 hateful1 & hat+ "o ano!r1 & sp5t _! lives 9 malice & envy2 ,tit4 iii4 #c4 ,!y did n s mu* z aspire to s div9e a virtue z ! love ( enemies2 ?is is ! noble s+ul>ity ( our gospel4 ,! hea!n pr(essions enc\rag$ rev5ge1 & made x "o +r$i5t ( a h]o3 ,b envy & malice1 wra? & rev5ge1 mu/ be bani%$ f ! he>t & practice ( a *ri/ian1 to :om ! k9dness & love ( ,god our ,savi\r has appe>$2 ^! vices mu/ /& alo( f ! sa9t1 & ?us be> a te/imony to ! tru? & div9ity ( ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/4 ,i grant t e "o ( ^! in/ances1 & all ^! p>ts ( et]nal life :i* ,i h n[ describ$1 are n to be f\nd equally 9 all believ]s2 nor are !y 9 e believ] 9 a v em95t & evid5t degree4 ,b if we take all ( !m toge!r1 p>don ( s91 peace ( consci5ce1 ! fav\r ( ,god1 & a s5se ( 8 love1 a pleasurable h>mony ( all our p[]s1 an av]sion to all s91 & hatr$ ( e iniquity1 a holy contempt ( ?is _w1 9 ! pleasures1 z well z 9 ! pa9s & sorr[s ( x2 delight 9 ! wor%ip ( ,god1 & desire aft] 8 enjoym5t2 zeal & activity 9 s]vice = ,god1 ) a s9c]e aim = 8 glory1 & a he>ty love to fell[-creatures & fell[-*ri/ians3 ,i say1 if we jo9 all ^! toge!r1 we %all f9d t ! *ri/ian religion has a witness f> sup]ior to all o!r doctr9es t ev] pret5d$ to div9ity4 ,we %all f9d t e believ] has some?+ ( all ^! qualities wr\ght 9 8 he>t1 & x is exemplifi$ 9 8 life4 ,truly1 :]e none ( ^! are f\nd1 t p]son _c pr(ess himself a *ri/ian ) any j gr\nd ( hope3 ,:]e !re is n su* a witness z ?is to ! tru? ( *ri/ianity1 :]e !re is n ?is et]nal life begun 9 "s s5sible measure & mann]1 t p]son's pr(ession ( *ri/ianity is b va92 & 8 practice & 8 c\rse contradict ! words ( 8 lips1 :5 he pron\nces himself a believ] 9 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,i might "h take notice1 t ! ?ree t be> witness on e>? to ! tru? ( ! gospel1 viz4 ! _s1 ! wat]1 & ! blood1 may be exp\nd$ agreeably to ! =ego+ disc\rse4 ,! blood may signify ! pacification ( a guilty consci5ce by ! aton+ blood ( ,*ri/4 ,! wat]1 may int5d ! sanctification & purify+ ( our natures f s9ful appetites & practices1 z by ! wa%+ ( wat]3 ,& ! _s may imply t efficaci\s influ5ce :i* a believ] receives f ! ,holy ,_s1 bo? t[>d ! pacification ( 8 consci5ce1 & ! purification ( 8 s\l4 ,all ^! witness to ! tru? ( *ri/ianity2 ?\gh o!rs are ( op9ion1 t ! ,_s 9 8 miracul\s op]ations1 ! wat]1 or purity ( ! nature & life ( ,*ri/1 & ! blood1 or 8 viol5t dea?1 & ! att5dants on x1 are ! ?ree witnesses on e>? :i* ! apo/le designs2 nor c ,i absolutely det]m9e :i* is ! "r4 ,be=e ,i conclude1 ,i w\ld lay d[n "o caution & "o reflection4 ,! caution is ?is3 ,t ?\gh ,i exclude all human religions f ! hon\r1 p[]1 & glori\s effects ( *ri/ianity1 z be+ utt]ly incapable ( !m1 yet ! ,jewi% religion1 & t ( ! anci5t patri>*s1 :i* 7 div9e1 are n h]eby totally exclud$ f ?is hon\r1 & ^! *>act]s1 b only 9 "p3 ,= !re 7 _m s\ls 9 :om ^! beg9n+s ( et]nal life 7 wr\ght "u ^? disp5sations1 b n ) t glory & evid5ce z "u ! *ri/ian4 ,& inde$ ,judaism 0 b a sort ( infant *ri/ianity1 a veil$ gospel4 ,! *ri/ian religion is ,judaism fulfill$1 or ! gospel /&+ 9 op5 light4 ,all t hol9ess & happ9ess :i* 0 f\nd among ! ,jews or patri>*s1 is entirely ow+ to ,*ri/ & 8 gospel1 to ! sacrifice1 & ! _s1 & grace ( ,jesus1 :i* 7 typifi$ by ! legal atonem5ts1 & blood1 spr9kl+s & wa%+s2 & :i* wr\ght p[]fully ?is div9e life 9 _! s\ls1 ?r\gh all ^? types1 b ) feebl] conviction1 & 9 a fa9t] light4 ,besides1 x %\ld be obs]v$ "h also1 t s9ce ! *ri/ian religion has receiv$ its full au?ority & div9e e/abli%m5t1 ! ,jewi% disp5sation ceases1 & is no long] own$1 or aid$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 to produce ^! wond]ful effects4 ,! types & %ad[s ( t /ate h n[ no p[] to speak peace & p>don to ! guilty s\l1 or to purify our s9ful natures1 & beg9 et]nal life 9 !m4 ,^! are aboli%$ by div9e appo9tm5t1 & ,god w be> witness to !m no m4 ,!y :o confess n t ,jesus ,*ri/ is come 9 ! fle%1 are deceiv]s2 #b ,john #g4 ,he t ha? n ! ,son ( ,god ha? n life2 #a ,john v4 #ab4 ,s t ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/ is ! only religion :i* we "k (1 t is practis$ 9 ! _w1 t has _h ! /amp ( div9e au?ority above sixte5 hundr$ ye>s2 & z !re h be5 multitudes ( witnesses to ! tru? ( x1 multitudes ( s\ls 9 ! fir/1 & all ! succe$+ ages1 :o h felt et]nal life wr\ght 9 !m by ! p[] ( ! gospel1 s !re is no o!r religion ev] s9ce c produce & %ew su* div9e te/imony2 = !re is salvation 9 no o!r "n2 ,acts iv4 #ab4 ,! only reflection ,i %all make1 is ?is3 ,we may d]ive h5ce a solid & infallible rule = self-exam9ation1 :e!r we are *ri/ians or no4 ,h we 9 ourselves ?is div9e witness ( our *ri/ianity8 ,h we et]nal life wr\ght 9 our own he>ts8 ,h we desir$ peace ( consci5ce & any hope ( p>don+ grace by tru/+ 9 ! ,son ( ,god8 ,h we f\nd any satisfaction ( s\l 9 draw+ ne> to ,god by ,jesus ! ,m$iator8 ,d we f9d a s9c]e love to ,god k9dl$ 9 our s\ls by ! hope ( 8 special fav\r8 ,is !re any ?+ ( ! hol9ess or happ9ess ( ! heav5ly /ate begun )9 u8 ,h we an av]sion to all s9 9 "s degree answ]able to :at ! sa9ts & angels h 9 heav58 ,h we a holy contempt ( ?is _w8 ,h we ov]come ! _w z ^? :o believe t ,jesus is ! ,son ( ,god1 & h put _! tru/ 9 him8 ,d we live above x1 z ^? t are )9 sight ( et]nal bless$ness8 ,are we come to m\nt ,sion1 ! city ( ! liv+ ,god1 to ! innum]able company ( angels1 & ! *ur* ( ! fir/-born1 c4 9 ?is respect8 ,d we look d[n ^u ! tempt+ vanities ( ?is life ) a sacr$ disda91 some?+ l ^? t dwell on high 9 ! full possession ( life et]nal8 ,is !re any similitude betwe5 our life & !irs1 betwe5 our he>ts & !irs8 ,d we delight 9 ! wor%ip ( ,god8 ,is 8 pres5ce our joy8 ,is 8 enjoym5t ! object ( our desires8 ,are we zeal\s = 8 s]vice8 ,are our aims set = 8 glory8 ,are we active 9 ! dis*>ge ( ! duties t he ha? appo9t$ to u1 & ! sev]al prov9ces ( s]vice t he has orda9$ u to be engag$ 91 9 ?is _w8 ,d we d ! w ( our heav5ly ,fa!r on e>?1 9 "s measure z x is done 9 heav58 ,h[ /& our he>ts affect$ t[>d our fell[-creatures8 ,d we love our neighb\r1 by deal+ ) him z we desire he %\ld deal ) u8 ,c we =give enemies8 ,d we rejoice 9 ! welf>e ( o!rs )\t envy1 & take delight 9 ! hol9ess & peace ( our fell[-creatures1 & give ! poor & mean foll[]s ( ,*ri/1 a l>ge %>e 9 our he>ts & k9de/ affections8 ,if ?is be ! "* & temp] ( our spirits1 & ?is ! conduct ( our lives1 !n et]nal life is begun 9 u2 !n we may say to our own s\ls1 ,?is is ! record t ,god ha? giv5 conc]n+ 8 ,son1 t !re is et]nal life 9 him2 #a ,john v4 #aa4 & we are sure we build our hopes on a solid f\ndation1 = ?is life is already begun 9 our he>ts1 & ! ,_s ( ,god1 :o has begun ?is "w1 w c>ry x on1 & make x p]fect 9 ! days ( et]nity4 ,am54 ,,s]mon ,,iii4 ,! ,inw>d ,witness to ,*ri/ianity4 #a ,,john v4 #aj--;,he t believe? on ! ,son ( ,god1 ha? ! witness 9 himself4 ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p4 ,_m & glori\s are ! outw>d te/imonies t ,god has giv5 to our religion1 bo? 9 ! days :5 8 ,son ,jesus dwelt on e>?1 & 9 ! "t ( ! m9i/ration ( ! apo/les :o foll[$ _! bless$ ,"l4 ,! miracles wr\ght1 ! prophecies fulfill$1 & ! v>i\s glories att5d+ ! m9i/ration ( ! gospel1 conspire to confirm our fai?2 ea* ( !m are evid5ces ( ! tru? & div9ity ( ?is doctr9e2 & all ( !m jo9$ toge!r1 be> su* a te/imony z _c be resi/$4 ,we live n[ 9 ^! lat] days at a long di/ance f ^? seasons :]e9 ^! miracles 7 wr\ght1 & :]e9 ,god appe>$ 9 s imm$iate a mann] f heav51 to witness to ! tru? ( ! gospel ( 8 ,son2 b ,god has tak5 c>e to furni% e true believ] ) a suffici5t witness ( *ri/ianity2 we are n left void ( evid5ce at ?is day4 ,he t believe?1 ha? ! witness 9 himself4 ,!re is an int]nal te/imony giv5 to ! gospel ( ,*ri/ 9 ! he>t ( e "o t receives x 9 tru?4 ,!re are ! beg9n+s ( t et]nal life wr\ght 9 ! s\l1 :i* ! ,son ( ,god be/[s on all believ]s2 he t ha? ! ,son ha? life4 ,! spiritual life ( a *ri/ian runs into et]nity2 x is ! same div9e temp]1 ! same peaceful & holy qualities ( m9d communicat$ to ! believ] "h 9 ! days ( grace1 :i* %all be fulfill$ & p]fect$ 9 ! _w ( glory2 & ?is is a bless$ witness to ! tru? ( *ri/ianity2 x proves ) abundant evid5ce1 t x is a religion suffici5t to save s\ls1 = ! salvation is begun 9 e man t receives x4 ,i %all repeat no m ( ! =ego+ disc\rses1 b proce$ imm$iately to answ] ! la/ "q !re propos$1 viz4 ,:at sort ( witness ?is is1 :i* true fai? gives to ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & :at are ! rem>kable prop]ties ( ?is te/imony4 ,i answ]1 ,i4 ,x is a witness t dwells m 9 ! he>t ?an 9 ! head4 ,x is a te/imony kn[n by be+ felt & practis$1 & n by m]e reason+2 ! greate/ reason]s may miss ( x1 = x is a te/imony writt5 9 ! he>t2 & ^u ?is acc\nt x has "s pr]ogatives above all ! ext]nal argum5ts = ! tru? ( *ri/ianity4 ,?is inw>d argum5t is always at h&1 :5 a believ] is 9 ! ex]cise ( 8 graces1 & act+ accord+ to 8 new nature & life3 ,x is an argum5t t is n lo/ ?r\gh ! weakness ( ! bra91 ! defect ( ! memory1 & long abs5ce f books & /udy1 to :i* o!r argum5ts are liable2 x is an argum5t t _c be =gott51 :ile true religion rema9s 9 ! he>t1 = x is grav5 !re 9 la/+ *>act]s4 ,^? words ( ,/4 ,paul to ! ,cor9?ians1 9 8 second epi/le1 *ap4 iii4 v]4 #b1 #c4 h a ref]5ce to our pres5t case3 ,ye are manife/ly decl>$ to be ! epi/le ( ,*ri/ m9i/]$ by u1 writt5 n ) ink1 b ) ! ,_s ( ! liv+ ,god2 n 9 tables ( /one1 b 9 fle%ly tables ( ! he>t4 ,we h a glory 9 our religion1 t di/+ui%es x f1 & advances x above ! ,jewi% disp5sation2 _! law 0 writt5 9 tables ( /one1 & aft]w>ds ,moses wrote x out at l>ge 9 a book3 ,b ye h some?+ 7says ! apo/le7 writt5 9 y\r he>ts1 t proves ! tru? ( y\r religion1 & ( my div9e commission1 ye :o are conv]t$ by my gospel2 ye ,cor9?ians1 :o 7 once vile z ! vile/1 & ^u ^: s\ls ! devil1 by 8 temptations & by 8 p[]1 _h inscrib$ _m d>k *>act]s1 & seem$ to seal y ov]1 & m>k y to damnation1 ye are n[ ! epi/le ( ,*ri/1 ye h ^? dismal *>act]s ras$ out1 & ye h gold5 & bright ones inscrib$4 ,! image ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is et]nal life1 appe>s fairly writt5 on y\r s\ls3 ,ye are ! epi/le ( ,*ri/1 & et]nal life is begun 9 y1 & ?us ! gospel witnesses its own tru? & div9ity by an int]nal evid5ce4 ,! gospel ( ,*ri/ is l a seal or signet1 ( su* inimitable & div9e grav+1 t no creat$ p[] c c\nt]feit x2 & :5 ! ,_s ( ,god has /amp$ ?is gospel on ! s\l1 !re are s _m holy & happy l9es drawn or impress$ !reby2 s _m sacr$ signatures & div9e features /amp$ on ! m9d1 t gives c]ta9 evid5ce bo? ( a heav5ly signet1 & a heav5ly op]ator4 ,a *ri/ian1 :o has well /udi$ ! doctr9es & pro(s ( *ri/ianity1 c give suffici5t reasons = ! tru? ( !m1 & = 8 believ+ !m4 ,he f9ds :at is suffici5tly satisfactory1 to confirm 8 belief 9 ! outw>d te/imonies1 9 ! miracles wr\ght 9 ! _w1 & ! prophecies fulfill$3 ,i h 7says he7 9 my und]/&+ _m argum5ts & evid5ces ( ! tru? ( ! gospel1 & my reason is conv9c$ t x is a div9e religion4 ,b !re is a miracle wr\ght 9 my he>t t is ( m efficacy ?an ?is1 & is to me a m conv9c+ pro( ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/2 et]nal life is begun 9 me4 ,i f9d my consci5ce1 t 0 di/urb$ ) ! guilt ( s91 e/abli%$ 9 peace1 ^u solid hopes ( p>don4 ,i h an int]e/ 9 ! love ( ,god1 & lively s5sations ( t love2 ,i h a hatr$ ( all s91 ,i live above ! _w1 & h a holy contempt ( ! trifles1 bus9esses1 & c>es ( ?is life3 ,i delight 9 ! company ( him t dwells 9 heav53 ,i f9d 9 my s\l t ,i love him1 & love ^? :o are l him2 ,i walk1 z see+ him1 :o is invisible2 ,i h a zeal = 8 glory1 & ) active dilig5ce ,i am employ$ = ! hon\r ( 8 "n 9 ! _w4 ,^! ?+s ,i f9d wr\ght 9 me by ! gospel ( ,*ri/3 ,! discov]ies ( ! nature & works ( ,god1 by 8 gospel1 h fill$ my s\l ) holy wond]1 & b[$ my _s d[n to adore him4 ,! revelations ( 8 amaz+ condesc5sion & love1 h rais$ & fir$ my he>t to love him2 ! examples ( sup]lative piety ,i meet ) 9 ?is gospel1 h excit$ my holy imitation2 & ! motives propos$ "h1 are s awful & s allur+1 t all my p[]s ( hope & fe> are jo9$ & engag$ to con/ra9 my ob$i5ce to ! excell5t & div9e precepts ( ?is religion4 ,i feel t ,i am q alt]$ f :at once ,i 01 ,i am a new creature1 & ! *ange is div9e & heav5ly4--,!re is some?+ )9 me1 t be>s witness1 t my religion is f ,god4 ,,ii4 ,x is a witness t w1 9 "s measure1 appe> 9 ! life1 :]esoev] x is writt5 9 ! he>t3 ,= et]nal life is an active pr9ciple1 x w be discov]+ & ex]cis+ itself4 ,is x possible1 t a man %\ld h ! p>don ( 8 s9s1 & sweet peace ( consci5ce1 a s5se ( ! love ( ,god1 :o is an inf9ite good1 a joyful satisfaction 9 8 heav5ly fav\r1 & manife/ no?+ ( ?is 9 8 aspect & behavi\r8 ,t he %\ld %ew no s]5ity ( c\nt5ance1 no sweetness ( temp]1 no inw>d joy2 ,is x possible t he %\ld h an utt] av]sion to s91 a hatr$ ( all iniquity 9 8 he>t1 & n make x appe> 9 8 life8 ,t he %\ld ma9ta9 a holy contempt ( ?is _w1 & scorn ( x1 9 comp>ison ( ! future glories t 8 eye is fix$ ^u1 s w>m a zeal = ,god1 & s he>ty a love to m51 & n manife/ x to ! _w8 ,surely 8 life w be above1 :]e 8 he>t is2 & 8 he>t w be 9 heav51 :]e 8 treasures are4 ,our conv]sation is 9 heav51 says ! bless$ ,paul1 "u ! influ5ce ( ?is religion & ^! hopes2 ,phil4 iii4 #bj1 #ba4 ,x is true inde$1 ?is is a te/imony t _c be communicat$ to o!rs1 9 ! same measure & mann] t x is felt by ! p]sons t believe4 ,9 ?is respect x is l ! hidd5 manna1 :i* none kn[s b t !y ta/e ( x2 yet ^? t fe$ ^u x daily1 w discov] x 9 "s outw>d appe>ances2 z y read ( ,jona?an1 9 ! day :5 he 0 fa9t 9 pursu+ 8 enemies1 he ta/$ ( ! honey1 & 8 eyes 7 enlight5$2 #a ,sam4 xiv4 #bg4 ,j s w x be ) ! s\l t ha? ta/$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 ?is food ( et]nal life2 he w discov] x 9 8 language1 9 8 behavi\r2 & x is a %ame to ^? t pr(ess to be believ]s1 t 9 all ?+s !y look s mu* l ! m5 ( ?is _w1 & d n discov] x 9 _! lives1 & witness :at !y h 9 _! he>ts1 ev5 ! beg9n+ ( et]nal life3 ,if we are ! epi/le ( ,*ri/1 we %all be1 9 "s measure1 kn[n & read ( all m52 #b ,cor4 iii4 #b1 #c4 ,*ri/ianity 9 ! s\l1 et]nal life begun 9 ! he>t1 w be l ! sweet o9tm5t ( ! "r-h&1 t bewrays itself1 & _c be hid2 ,prov4 xxvii4 #af4 ,ye *ri/ians1 ye are ! light ( ! e>?1 ye believ]s are ! salt ( ! _w2 ye mu/ n appe> l o!rs if y w\ld be l y\rselves2 ! hon\r ( ,god y\r ,savi\r dem&s "s s5sible & important diff]5ce4 ,ye mu/ n be too mu* l ! _w1 if ye mean to give glory or evid5ce to ! religion ( ,*ri/2 ,john xv4 #ai4 ,rom4 xii4 #b4 ,,iii4 ,?\gh ?is inw>d evid5ce ( ! tru? ( *ri/ianity be ( a spiritual nature1 & spr+ f pi\s exp]i5ce1 yet x is a v rational evid5ce also1 & may be made out & ju/ifi$ to ! /ricte/ reason4 ,x is no va91 fanciful1 & en?usia/ic bus9ess2 = :ile e believ] feels ! argum5t work+ /rong 9 8 he>t & s\l1 he f9ds also ! conv9c+ =ce ( x ^u 8 und]/&+3 ,:ile he feels 8 inw>d p[]s sweetly incl9$ to virtue & hol9ess1 :i* by nature _h /rong incl9ation to s5suality & s91 & kn[s t ?is 0 wr\ght 9 him purely by ! gospel ( ,*ri/2 he _c b inf]1 t mu/ be a div9e pr9ciple :i* has su* div9e effects4 ,he kn[s t he 0 once bl9d & dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 b n[ he is awake1 & alive to ,god & to righte\sness3 he is born aga91 he dwells1 z x 71 9 a new _w1 !re is a mighty & surpriz+ *ange pa/ ^u him1 ev5 f dea? to life2 & !nce he concludes1 by ! ju/e/ rules ( reason+1 t x mu/ be a doctr9e ( div9e wisdom & p[]1 t gave him ?is bless$ resurrection3 ,x is above & beyond nature1 x is a miracle ( grace1 & none b ,god c\ld "w x4 ,& ?is is :at ,i call ! inw>d witness ( ! ,_s ( ,god to ! tru? ( ! gospel1 at lea/ 9 ^! latt] ages ( *ri/ianity4 ,! outw>d & m visible te/imony ( ! _s consi/s 9 ^? s5sible miracles t 7 wr\ght1 & ^? wondr\s gifts ( heal+2 ( tongues1 c4 t 7 be/[$ on ! fir/ *ri/ians2 ,heb4 ii4 #d4 ,rom4 xv4 #ai4 ,b ! ,_s's inw>d te/imony is ! con/ant miracle ( reg5]ation & conv]t+ grace4 ,?is witness1 9 my op9ion1 has be5 di%on\r$ by too _m prote/ants1 :5 !y h expla9$ x m]ely by inw>d impulses1 & vehem5t impressions ^u ! m9d1 )\t ! conduct ( reason4 ,?is has tempt$ ! pr(ane _w to call our dev\t ef=ts ( *ri/ian piety m]e en?usiasm & wild imag9ation1 ! fla%es ( a k9dl$ blood & vap\rs1 t are puff$ ab\t ) e w9d3 ,b :5 ! te/imony ( ! _s is expla9$ 9 ! mann] ,i h describ$1 x mu/ approve itself to all ! sob] & reasonable "p ( mank9d4 ,"h let u /& /ill & consid]1 h[ great & div9e a p[] 0 necess>y to make ?is mighty *ange on ! he>t ( a poor1 ignorant1 guilty1 s9ful creature1 & e/abli% him a sa9t 9 peace & purity4 ,x is n e "o t he>s ?is same gospel1 t obta9s ! same salvation1 & t feels ! same glori\s *ange2 & _m a true *ri/ian mu/ confess1 h[ long !y sat "u ! same m9i/ry & in/ructions be=e _! he>ts 7 br\ght to love ,god1 or r5ew$ to an heav5ly life2 ,?us _! exp]i5ce tea*es !m1 !re 0 an ,almighty virtue & efficacy at la/ att5d$ ?is gospel1 :i* made x m p[]ful 9 "o day1 or week1 or mon?1 ?an x _h be5 9 :ole ye>s be=e4 ,!re 0 a quick5+ _s1 t accompani$ ! voice ( ! ^w1 & gave !m life1 :ile ! ^w call$ !m to arise f ! dead4 ,& ?is is yet m glori\sly evid5t1 :5 su* *anges h be5 wr\ght on s9n]s 9 an h\r or two3 ,!y w5t to he> ! gospel1 poor1 lame1 bl9d1 s5seless & ?\ghtless ( ,god & et]nity2 & !y 7 awak5$1 conv9c$ ( s9 & ( righte\sness2 !y le>nt _! ru9 & _! recov]y at once1 ?r\gh ! atonem5t & grace ( ,*ri/3 ,! poor came home enri*$ ) v>i\s graces3 ! bl9d see wond]s1 & ! lame return leap+ & rejoic+ 9 ! hope ( glory4 ,?is gives pla9 pro( ( a div9e doctr9e1 & a div9e att5d+ _s & p[]4 ,x is ! bless$ ,_s ( ,god1 :o dictat$ ^! div9e tru?s ( ! gospel1 t accompanies !m ) 8 own p[] to ! m9ds & consci5ces ( ^? :o he> ! gospel prea*$1 & by 8 own p[] works ?is glori\s *ange 9 ! he>ts & lives ( s9n]s3 ,x is ?r\gh ! sanctification ( ! _s1 & ! belief ( ! tru?1 t s9n]s are call$ by ! gospel1 to ! obta9+ ( ! glory ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #ac1 #ad4 ,x is by ! prea*+ ( ?is gospel1 att5d$ ) ?is _s1 t ! =nicators & adult]]s become *a/e1 ! ?ieves & extortion]s are made hone/ & j1 ! covet\s e>?-worms become heav5ly-m9d$1 ! drunk>ds are turn$ sob]1 & ^! heirs ( hell are made fit to inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,! unclean are wa%$1 ! unholy are sanctifi$1 & ! guilty ju/ifi$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 & by ! ,_s ( our ,god3 #a ,cor4 vi4 #i1 #aj1 #aa4 ,x is ! bless$ ,_s ! ,com=t]1 t speaks peace to ! consci5ce ( believ]s1 ?r\gh ! aton+ blood ( ,*ri/2 x is he %$s abroad ! love ( ,god 9 _! he>ts1 by believ+ ! gospel2 ,rom4 v4 #e4 & x is he t fills !m ) love to ,god & to _! neighb\r2 = ?is love is ! fruit ( ! ,_s2 ,gal4 v4 #bb1 & :5 ! ,_s ( ,god %9es ^u 8 own "w 9 ! s\l ( man1 & makes ?is glori\s *ange appe> to ! self-exam9+ *ri/ian1 x is a noble te/imony t x gives to ! tru? & div9ity ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,,iv4 ,?is witness to ! tru? ( *ri/ianity is c]ta9 & infallible1 9 ! nature & reason ( ?+s2 & :]e ?is div9e life arises to a consid]able height1 x gives a full assurance to ! *ri/ian1 t 8 religion is true4 ,et]nal life begun 9 ! s\l1 accord+ to ! description ( x1 _c rise f a false doctr9e2 x mu/ proce$ f ! ,god ( tru?1 :o himself is et]nal life2 #a ,john v4 #bj4 & ! orig9al & spr+ ( x to all 8 happy creatures4 ,if x 7 possible t any o!r doctr9e or religion c\ld "w su* an inw>d witness 9 ! he>ts ( s9n]s2 if x 7 possible t any m]e human gospel c\ld give su* a life & happ9ess z ,i h describ$1 ,god w\ld nev] h appo9t$ 8 own div9e gospel su* a d\btful witness4 ,b ,i may say1 ,god w nev] suff] s div9e a te/imony to belong to any religion1 b t :i* himself ha? reveal$2 & 9 our day x c belong to none b ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,if false religions c\ld h ?is witness1 c\ld "w ?is et]nal life 9 s9n]s1 we c\ld h>dly ev] h suffici5t rules to judge ( ! true religion by4 ,rejoice !n ye t h f\nd ?is witness 9 y\r s\ls1 t h et]nal life begun 9 y2 seek aft] no o!r way to heav54 ,be n drawn aside f ! tru?1 b be /$fa/4 ,ye _c f9d su* ano!r doctr9e among m52 ye _c f9d ano!r religion t c (f] su* te/imonies z ?is4 ,x is !n a conv9c+1 an infallible witness2 su* a new & heav5ly life wr\ght 9 ! he>t1 is a sure pro( t ! doctr9e comes f ,god4 ,v4 ,x is a /rong & p[]ful witness1 & ev] ready at h& to baffle ! mo/ le>n$ sophisms1 & ! bolde/ temptations4 ,x lies s ne>1 & is always at h&1 t x is a pres5t %ield aga9/ e fly+ arr[ f ! camp ( infidelity4 ,x is an argum5t drawn f s5se & vital exp]i5ce1 & x effectually answ]s all ! subtle cavils ( false reason+4 ,suppose a crafty philosoph] %\ld pret5d to prove1 t bread is n :olesome1 t wat] is useless to allay ?ir/1 or w9e is m]e poison2 ,i may boldly ma9ta9 ! :olesom5ess1 & ! happy use ( bread1 wat]1 & w9e2 = ,i am daily n\ri%$ by ?is bread1 my ?ir/ has be5 p]petually qu5*$ by wat]1 & ,i h (t5 f\nd & felt ?is w9e refre% me4 ,! quibbles ( logic1 aga9/ ! s5se & exp]i5ce ( a true *ri/ian1 are b z d>ts ( /raw & /ubble aga9/ ! scales ( a levia?an4 ,:5 ! ,greeks1 :o seek aft] le>n+1 say to a *ri/ian1 8,h[ c ?is gospel be true & div9e1 :i* is s pla9 & simple 9 itself1 :i* 0 prea*$ by a p>cel ( fi%]m51 & inv5t$ by a c>p5t]1 & 8 foll[]s t publi%$ x _h no m le>n+ ?an he8 ,h[ is x possible su* a religion %\ld be f ,god1 t ha? s mu* ( unle>n$ simplicity 9 x80 ,b ! *ri/ian c tell !m1 t all ! wisdom & le>n+ ( ! philosoph] c\ld nev] d su* miracles z ?is gospel has done1 c\ld nev] "w su* a div9e life & temp] 9 my he>t4 ,:5 ! ,jews %all say1 8,h[ c ?is be ! ,messiah8 ,= ! ,messiah1 ! ,son ( ,god1 mu/ be a great ,k+1 ! ,gov]nor ( ! e>?1 mu/ deliv] ! ,jews f _! slav]y1 mu/ h p[] ov] all ! nations2 h[ c\ld ?is be ! ,messiah1 t 0 crucifi$ among 8 c\ntrym51 & we1 ) our fell[-citiz5s1 jo9$ toge!r to put him to dea?1 & he lay l a m]e mortal 9 8 grave8 ,h[ c ?is be ! ,savi\r1 or c 8 religion be true80 ,! *ri/ian1 t is call$ ( ,god1 & has f\nd ! witness 9 himself1 makes answ]1 he t 0 fooli%ness to ! ,greeks1 & a sc&al to ! ,jews1 is ! wisdom ( ,god1 & ! p[] ( ,god to me4 ,i h se5 my s9s nail$ to ! cross ( ?is ,r$eem]2 ,i h f\nd a way = ! p>don ( all my iniquities1 & ! satisfaction ( my consci5ce 7:i* 0 be=e full ( angui%7 9 & f ! cross ( ?is ,messiah2 ,i h f\nd hol9ess wr\ght 9 my s\l by ! belief ( ?is gospel2 ,i h felt su* virtue proce$+ f ?is ,savi\r1 t ,i1 :o 0 be=e all ov] unclean & defil$1 am 9 "s degree made holy3 ,?is gospel !re=e mu/ be f ,god1 & ?is is ! ,messiah1 8 ,son4 ,:5 ! dei/s ( our age %all object & say1 8,h[ c ye believe su* a religion to be div9e1 t is deliv]$ 9 s poor & mean a way1 z ! /ory ( ,*ri/1 & all ! /range doctr9es ( y\r gospel8 ,h[ c ! bible be ! ^w ( ,god8 ,n only because !re are s _m obscurities & my/ical spee*es 9 x1 t a le>n$ man 9 our day w\ld be a%am$ to write x8 ,h[ c ?is gospel be ! revelation ( ,god1 t wants s mu* ( ! beauty ( oratory & /rong reason+1 :i* ! wisdom ( man pret5ds to1 & daily p]=ms80 ,b ! *ri/ian answ]s2 8,! gospel1 t is conta9$ "h1 mu/ be f ,god3 ,= al?\gh x has s mu* human weakness 9 our eyes1 ,i h felt a div9e p[] att5d+ x1 x ha? be5 to me ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation4 ,let x want !re=e :at human ornam5ts x w1 if x has a div9e efficacy 9 x1 ,i am sure x is f above40 ,?us :atsoev] temptations are propos$ to baffle 8 fai?1 & to /agg] 8 belief ( ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 ?is "o in/ance ( its div9ity1 keeps ! believ] /eady3 8,i h f\nd x ( efficacy to beg9 et]nal life 9 me1 !re=e ,i "k x is f ,god40 ,b z to ?is sort ( objections1 aga9/ ! tru? & div9ity ( our religion1 aris+ f ! d\btful or difficult evid5ce ( ! books ( scripture1 we may fet* a noble answ] f ! exp]im5tal te/imony ( :i* ,i am n[ speak+3 ,& ?is %all be ! six? prop]ty ( ?is inw>d witness4 ,,vi4 ,x is su* a witness to ! tru? ( ! *ri/ian religion1 z does n dep5d on ! exact tru? ( lett]s & syllables1 nor on ! critical k ( ! copies ( ! bible1 nor on ?is old manuscript1 or on ! o!r new translation3 ,= h[ great soev] ! diff]5ce may be betwe5 ! v>i\s anci5t copies ( ! books ( scripture1 or ! eld] or lat] translations ( x1 ei!r 9 prote/ant or popi% c\ntries2 yet ! sub/ance ( *ri/ianity is s scatt]$ ?r\gh all ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & especially among ! epi/les1 t e manuscript & e translation has en\gh ( ! gospel to save s\ls by x1 & make a man a *ri/ian inde$4 ,h[ full ( noise & controv]sy has ! *ri/ian _w be51 especially 9 ! le>n$ ages ( x1 9 ord] to adju/ & settle ! true books ( scripture1 ! true v]ses1 & ! true read+8 ,h[ _m d\btful words h crept into "s ( ! writt5 copies by ! mi/akes ( transcrib]s8 ,& h[ exce$+ h>d1 if n impossible1 is x 9 _m cases to judge :i* 0 ! true & au!ntic ^w or s5t5ce8 ,b ! humble & s9c]e *ri/ian has le>n$ s mu* ( ! same gospel1 9 :i* all copies agree1 z has r5ew$ 8 s9ful nature1 & wr\ght a div9e life 9 him1 & !re=e he is sure ! sub/ance ( ?is gospel mu/ be f ,god4 ,nay1 if ?is prop]ty ( ! inw>d witness be duly consid]$ a little fur!r 9 ! nature & att5dants ( x1 we %all f9d t e true *ri/ian has a suffici5t argum5t & evid5ce to support 8 fai?1 )\t be+ able to prove ! au?ority ( any ( ! canonical writ+s4 ,he may hold fa/ 8 religion1 & be assur$ t x is div9e1 ?\gh he _c br+ any le>n$ pro( t ! book t conta9s x is div9e too2 nay1 ?\gh ! book itself %\ld ev] happ5 to be lo/ or de/roy$3 ,& ?is w appe> ) op5 & easy conviction1 by ask+ a few su* que/ions z ^!3 ,0 n ?is same gospel prea*$ ) glori\s success be=e ! new te/am5t 0 writt58 ,7 n ^! same doctr9es ( salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/ publi%$ to ! _w by ! m9i/ry ( ! apo/les1 & made effectual to conv]t ?\s&s1 be=e !y set !mselves to commit ^! doctr9es to writ+8 ,& _h n e s9c]e believ]1 e true conv]t1 ?is bless$ witness 9 himself1 t *ri/ianity 0 f ,god8 ,eight or t5 ye>s _h pa/ away1 aft] ! asc5sion ( ,*ri/1 be=e any "p ( ! ,new ,te/am5t 0 writt51 7z le>n$ m5 conceive7 & :at unkn[n multitudes ( *ri/ian conv]ts 7 born aga9 by ! prea*+ ( ! ^w1 & rais$ to a div9e & heav5ly life1 long ere ?is book 0 half f9i%$ or kn[n1 & t among hea!ns z well z ,jews8 ,& ?\gh ! scriptures ( ! ,old ,te/am5t might prep>e ! m9ds ( "s ( ^! to receive ! gospel2 yet we h reason to believe1 t great numb]s1 especially ( ! ,g5tile _w1 7 conv9c$ by miracles & tongues1 & "s1 p]haps by m]e n>ratives & exhortations1 & became holy believ]s2 ea* ( !m ! epi/le ( ,*ri/ writt5 9 ! he>t1 & be>+ ab\t )9 !m a noble & conv9c+ pro( t ?is religion 0 div9e1 & t )\t a writt5 gospel1 )\t epi/les1 & )\t a bible4 ,aga91 9 ! fir/ ages ( ,*ri/ianity1 = sev]al hundr$ ye>s toge!r1 h[ few among ! common p 7 able to read8 ,h[ few c\ld get ! possession ( ! use ( a bible1 :5 all sacr$ z well z pr(ane books mu/ be copi$ by writ+8 ,h[ few ( ! populace1 9 a l>ge t[n or city1 c\ld obta9 or c\ld use any small "p ( scripture1 be=e ! art ( pr9t+ made ! ^w ( ,god s common8 ,& yet millions ( !m 7 reg5]at$1 sanctifi$1 & sav$ by ! m9i/ration ( ?is gospel4 ,! sum1 & s5se1 & sub/ance ( ?is div9e doctr9e1 communicat$ to ! nations 9 v>i\s =ms ( spee*1 & 9 diff]5t phrases1 made a div9e impression on _! m9ds1 be+ att5d$ by ! p[] ( ! bless$ ,_s2 & :ile x /amp$ its own sacr$ image on _! s\ls1 x trans=m$ _! natures into holy & heav5ly1 & creat$ s _m new witnesses to ! tru? ( ! gospel1 = x begun et]nal life 9 !m4 ,consid] !n1 *ri/ians1 & be conv9c$1 t ! gospel has a m noble inw>d witness belong+ to x1 ?an is d]iv$ f ink & pap]1 f precise lett]s & syllables3 ,& ?\gh ,god1 9 8 great wisdom & goodness1 saw x necess>y t ! ,new ,te/am5t %\ld be writt51 to pres]ve ^! holy doctr9es uncorrupt$ ?r\gh all ages2 & ?\gh he 0 pleas$ to appo9t ! writt5 ^w to be ! inv>iable & au!ntic rule ( our fai? & practice1 & make x a glori\s in/rum5t ( in/ruct+ m9i/]s & p to salvation 9 all ^! lat] times3 ,yet *ri/ianity has a secret witness 9 ! he>ts ( believ]s1 t does n dep5d on _! k & pro( ( ! au?ority ( ! scriptures1 nor ( any ( ! controv]sies t 9 late ages h att5d$ ! sev]al manuscript copies1 & diff]5t read+s & translations ( ! bible4 ,n[ ?is is ( admirable use & importance 9 ! *ri/ian life1 ^u sev]al acc\nts3 ,z1 #a4 ,if we consid] h[ few poor unle>n$ *ri/ians !re are1 :o are capable ( tak+ 9 ! argum5ts :i* are necess>y to prove ! div9e au?ority ( ! sacr$ writ+s2 & few1 ev5 among ! le>n$1 c well adju/ & det]m9e _m ( ! diff]5t read+s1 or diff]5t translations ( p>ticul> scriptures4 ,n[ a wise *ri/ian does n build 8 fai? & hope m]ely ^u any "o or two s+le texts1 b ^u ! g5]al scope1 sum1 & sub/ance ( ! gospel1 ! great doctr9es ( ! satisfaction = s91 by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & ! r5ewal ( our corrupt natures by ! ,holy ,_s1 ! necessity ( fai? 9 ,*ri/1 rep5tance ( s91 & s9c]e hol9ess1 9 ord] to salvation & heav5ly glory2 & by ^! he feels a spiritual life ( peace & piety begun 9 him3 ,& "h lies 8 evid5ce t *ri/ianity is div9e1 & t ^! doctr9es are f heav51 ?\gh a text or two may be writt5 false1 or wrong translat$1 or ?\gh a :ole book or two may be h>d to be prov$ au!ntic4 ,! le>n$ well "k :at ne$ !re is ( turn+ ov] ! hi/ories ( anci5t times1 ( ! traditions & writ+s ( ! fa!rs1 & au?ors1 pi\s & pr(ane2 :at ne$ ( critical skill 9 ! holy languages1 & 9 anci5t manuscripts2 :at a wide survey ( v>i\s circum/ances ( fact1 "t1 place1 /yle1 language1 c4 is necess>y to confirm "o or ano!r book or v]se ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & to answ] ! d\bts ( ! scrupul\s1 & ! bold objections ( ! infidel2 :at labori\s reason+s are requisite to f\nd our fai? on ?is bottom4 ,n[ h[ few ( ! common rank ( *ri/ians1 ^: he>ts are inlaid ) true fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,god1 & real hol9ess1 h leisure1 books1 in/ructions1 advantages1 & judgm5t to make a ?or\gh se>* into ^! matt]s1 & to det]m9e1 ^u a j view ( argum5t1 t ^! books 7 writt5 by ! sacr$ au?ors ^: names !y be>1 & t ^! au?ors 7 "u an imm$iate inspiration 9 writ+ !m8 ,:at a glori\s advantage is x !n to h su* an infallible te/imony to ! tru? ( ! gospel wr\ght & writt5 9 ! he>t by r5ew+ grace1 z does n dep5d on ?is labori\s1 le>n$1 & argum5tative evid5ce ( ! div9e au?ority ( ! bible1 or ( any p>ticul> book or v]se ( x8 #b4 ,if we consid] :at bold assaults are sometimes made ^u ! fai? ( ! unle>n$ *ri/ian1 by ! dei/s & unbeliev]s ( our age1 by disput+ aga9/ ! au?ority ( ! scripture1 by ridicul+ ! /range n>ratives & sublime doctr9es ( ! bible1 by sett+ ! seem+ contradictions 9 a blasphem\s light1 & !n dem&+1 8,h[ c y prove1 or h[ c y believe1 t ?is book is ! ^w ( ,god1 or t ! religion x tea*es is div9e80 ,9 su* an h\r ( conte/1 h[ happy is ! *ri/ian t c say1 8,?\gh ,i am n able to solve all ! difficulties 9 ! bible1 nor ma9ta9 ! sacr$ au?ority ( x aga9/ ! cavils ( wit & le>n+2 yet ,i am well assur$ t ! doctr9es ( ?is book are sacr$1 & ! au?ority ( !m div9e3 ,= :5 ,i he>d & receiv$ !m1 !y *ang$ my nature1 !y subdu$ my s9ful appetites1 !y made a new creature ( me1 & rais$ me f dea? to life2 !y made me love ,god above all ?+s1 & gave me ! lively & well-gr\nd$ hope ( 8 love3 ,!re=e ,i _c d\bt b t ! *ief pr9ciples ( ?is book are heav5ly & div9e1 ?\gh ,i _c s well prove t ! v words & syllables ( x are s too2 = x is ! s5se ( scripture1 & n ! m]e lett]s ( x1 on :i* ,i build my hope40 ,i might say yet fur!r1 #c4 ,?is inw>d witness gives great support 9 h\rs ( d>kness & temptations ( ! devil1 :5 su* sudd5 ?\ghts %all be ?r[n into ! m9d ev5 ( a le>n$ *ri/ian3 8,:at if ! scripture %\ld n be div9e8 ,:at if ?is gospel & ! o!r epi/le %\ld n be writt5 by inspiration8 ,:at if ^! %\ld be m]ely ! words ( m51 & n ! v ^w ( ,god80 ,! believ]1 :o feels a r5ew$ nature1 & a div9e life work+ )9 him1 c boldly repel ^! fi]y d>ts ( ,satan1 ) su* a reply z ?is3 8,?\gh ,i _c at pres5t recollect all ! argum5ts t prove ,mat!w1 ,m>k1 & ,luke1 to be div9e hi/orians1 or ,pet] & ,paul to be inspir$ writ]s2 yet ! sub/ance & *ief s5se ( _! gospels1 & _! epi/les mu/ ne$s be div9e1 & ,god is ! au?or ( x1 = x has begun ! spiritual & et]nal life 9 my s\l2 & ?is is my witness 7or r ! witness ( ! ,_s ( ,god )9 me7 t ,*ri/ is ! ,son ( ,god1 ! ,savi\r ( s9n]s1 & ! religion t ,i pr(ess & practice is safe & div9e40 ,& ?\gh !re are _m & suffici5t argum5ts drawn f criticism1 hi/ory1 & human le>n+1 to prove ! sacr$ au?ority ( ! bible1 & su* z may give abundant evid5ce to an hone/ enquir]1 & full satisfaction t x is ! ^w ( ,god2 yet ?is is ! *ief evid5ce t ! greate/ "p ( *ri/ians c ev] atta9 ( ! div9e orig9al ( ! holy scripture itself1 z well z ! tru? ( ! doctr9es conta9$ 9 x1 viz4 ,t !y h f\nd su* a holy & heav5ly *ange pass$ ^u !m by read+ or he>+ ! propositions1 ! hi/ories1 ! promises1 ! precepts1 & ! ?reat5+s ( ?is book3 ,& !nce !y are wont to inf]1 t ! ,god ( tru? w\ld n att5d a book1 :i* 0 n agreeable to 8 m9d1 ) su* glori\s in/ances ( 8 own p[] & grace4 ,?\gh x mu/ be /ill confess$1 t ?is argum5t is mu* /rong]1 & ! evid5ce bright] = ! g5]al tru? ( *ri/ianity1 ?an x c possibly be = ! sacr$ au?ority ( any "o v]se or *apt] ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,i h dwelt ! long] on ?is six? prop]ty ( ! inw>d witness1 because ,i ?9k x ( great importance 9 our age1 :i* has tak5 s _m /eps t[>ds hea!nism & infidelity3 = ?is argum5t or evid5ce w def5d a *ri/ian 9 ! pr(ession ( ! true religion1 ?\gh he may n h skill en\gh to def5d 8 bible4 ,?is s]mon may be divid$ "h1 if x be too long4 ,,vii4 ,?is is an univ]sal witness to ! tru? ( ! gospel2 = x belongs to e true *ri/ian4 ,! weak1 z well z ! /rong1 enjoy ?is inw>d evid5ce 9 "s measure & degree4 ,?is is an argum5t ( "s =ce & conviction to him1 :o is b "y 9 grace & k1 z well z to him t has made high advances 9 ! fai?1 & is gr[n up to ! /ature ( man 9 ,*ri/4 ,?\gh x mu/ be ackn[l$g$ t :]e fai? & love1 hol9ess & peace are weak1 ! evid5ce ( ?is te/imony is weak also2 yet x may sometimes /& firm & /rong1 & %9e bright 9 ^? *ri/ians1 ^: intellectual p[]s are b mean & l[4 ,"s p]sons ( great hol9ess1 may h b little natural p>ts1 poor und]/&+s1 a mean education1 & c sc>ce give any cle> rational acc\nt ( ! ?+s ( ?is _w1 or ( t :i* is to come2 & ^! enjoy a great degree ( ?is inw>d witness to ! tru? ( *ri/ianity1 t a div9e life is begun 9 !m1 & t ! gospel has effectually wr\ght 9 !m a new nature2 ^? great & preci\s promises ( ! gospel hav+ made !m p>tak]s ( ! div9e nature1 !y are sure ^? promises mu/ be div9e1 #b ,pet4 i4 #d4 & #a ,cor4 i4 #bb1 #bc4 ,n _m wise1 n _m mighty1 n _m noble are call$2 b ,god ha? *os5 ! poor1 & ! weak1 & fooli% ?+s ( ?is _w1 to conf\nd ! wise & ! mighty3 ,nor yet ha? he *os51 or call$ "o ( !m1 )\t giv+ !m a suffici5t witness to ! tru? ( t gospel1 by & to :i* !y are call$4 ,?\gh !y _c argue = ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 yet !y f9d ,*ri/ dwell+ )9 !m ! hope ( glory2 ,col4 i4 #bg4 ,!y f9d ! *>act]s ( ,*ri/ copi$ out 9 _! he>ts1 & ! life ( ,*ri/ 9 "s measure1 transcrib$ 9 _! lives4 ,!y f9d some?+ ( sacr$ influ5ce f ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 :i* no o!r doctr9es c pret5d to2 !re=e ?\gh !y _c give a rational acc\nt1 :i* %all answ] all ! cavils ( m52 :y !y believe *ri/ianity1 ?r\gh ! weakness ( _! k1 yet _! fai? 9 ,*ri/ is /rong2 = !y are sure ! doctr9e is div9e1 because ( ! sweet & sanctify+ influ5ce x has ^u !m4 ,h[ condesc5d+ is ,god to poor s9n]s1 to give su* a religion to be sav$ by1 t ev]yone :o receives x %all h an infallible witness 9 himself ( ! tru? ( x1 )\t ! le>n+ ( ! s*ools1 & ! k ( tongues6 ,_! *ief argum5t = x is1 !y h div9e hol9ess1 & div9e peace4 ,,viii4 ,?is inw>d witness ( ! tru? ( *ri/ianity1 is1 or %\ld be1 always gr[+ & improv+4 ,! te/imony increases z ! div9e love increases2 ! great] ! degree ( hol9ess we arrive at1 ! m are we confirm$ 9 ! tru? ( *ri/ianity ! te/imony gr[s /rong]1 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ah4 ,y f9d t text approves ( :at ,i h n[ argu$4 ,:5 ! apo/le _h be5 di/+ui%+ betwe5 ! religion ( ! law1 & t ( ! gospel2 t ! "o 0 cov]$ ) a veil1 b "u ! o!r ?is veil 0 tak5 away3 ,we1 says he1 "u ! gospel1 ) op5 face behold+1 z 9 a glass1 ! glory ( ! ,"l1 are *ang$ into ! same image f glory to glory4 ,we :o behold ! face ( ,*ri/ ,jesus 9 8 gospel1 we :o "h see a ,god reconcil$ 9 & by ! dea? ( 8 ,son1 we :o see ! hol9ess ( ,*ri/ "h describ$1 copi$1 & exemplifi$1 we are *ang$ into ! same image4 ,! image ( ,*ri/ is transcrib$ ^u our natures1 we g on f "o degree ( x to ano!r2 we are *ang$ f glory to glory1 f "o degree ( glori\s hol9ess to ano!r3 !reby ! gospel appe>s to h a fair]1 a bright]1 & a /rong] evid5ce4 ,!nce x comes to pass1 t :5 *ri/ians h gr[n to a good degree ( /r5g? 9 fai?1 & great measures ( hol9ess 9 ?is _w1 all ! temptations t !y meet ) to turn !m aside f ! doctr9es ( ,*ri/1 are e/eem$ b z /raw & /ubble2 !y _c move nor /ir !m f ! fai? t is 9 ,jesus1 because ! evid5ce ha? gr[n /rong ) ye>s3 & z !y h att5d$ long ^u ! m9i/ration ( ?is gospel1 !y h f\nd m & m ( ?is et]nal life wr\ght 9 _! he>ts2 !y h got ne>] to heav51 !y h press$ on cont9ually t[>ds p]fection1 !y h f\nd sweet assurance ( ! p>don ( s9 9 _! consci5ce1 & div9] s5sations ( ! love ( ,god communicat$ to !m1 & _! own love bo? to ,god & man increas+2 !y h f\nd _! he>ts m av]se to all iniquity1 !y h felt !mselves ris+ high] & high] above ?is _w1 z !y h come ne>] to ! end ( _! days2 & a holy contempt ( ?is _w has gr[n bold]3 ,!y take great] delight 9 ,god1 & m gu/ful satisfaction 9 8 wor%ip1 & 9 8 company3 ,_! zeal = 8 hon\r is w>m] & /rong]2 !y are p]petually employ+ !mselves 9 contrivances = ! glory ( ,god among m54 ,?us 9 e "p ( ?is spiritual life ! te/imony increases1 ! evid5ce gr[s bright]1 z et]nal life advances 9 !m4 ,9 ! la/ place3 ,z x is a gr[+ witness1 s x is su* an "o z nev] c be utt]ly lo/2 & t "* ( x is d]iv$ f ! v "n1 = x is et]nal life4 ,:]e x is once wr\ght 9 ! s\l1 x %all be ev]la/+1 x %all nev] die4 ,! se$ ( ,god abides 9 ^? t are born ( ,god2 #a ,john iii4 #i4 = !y are born n ( corruptible se$1 b ( incorruptible1 ev5 ! ^w ( ,god1 :i* lives & abides =ev]2 #a ,pet4 i4 #bc4 ,8 gospel1 :i* is an ev]la/+ gospel1 cont9ues t heav5ly "w 9 ! s\l1 :i* t gospel did fir/ beg94 ,x may be d>k5$ inde$1 x may be hidd5 = a season2 sometimes ! viol5t temptations ( ! evil "o1 may1 z x 7 /op ! m\? ( ?is div9e witness2 & sometimes1 defil+ lu/s ris+ ^u ! face ( ! s\l1 may d>k5 ^! evid5ces1 b c nev] entirely blot !m out4 ,et]nal life mu/ abide = ev]1 accord+ to ! "n & nature ( x4 ,?\gh ! evid5ce = a season may be obscure1 & may seem to be sil5t ?r\gh ! p[] ( iniquity1 & ! /r5g? ( temptation2 yet ?is life w resume its activity1 & discov] itself1 because its nature is et]nal4 ,x is ,*ri/ ,jesus liv+ 9 ! s\l by ! p[] ( 8 own ,_s2 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o is ! et]nal pr9ciple ( life1 & 8 ,_s1 :i* is ! et]nal ,_s3 & :]e he ha? begun to dwell1 he %all =ev] inhabit4 ,?is evid5ce %all cont9ue to all et]nity1 & %all give _m a sweet reflection to ! sa9ts 9 heav54 8,i feel n[ 7says e sa9t !re7 t ?is 0 a true gospel ,i tru/$ 91 9 ! days ( my fle%2 & ?is religion 0 div9e1 = x ha? rais$ me to ^! mansions ( bless$ness4 ,i feel n[ x 0 a doctr9e came d[n f heav51 & t ,*ri/ ,jesus 0 n an impo/]1 b ! ,son ( ,god inde$1 = he has br\ght me to 8 ,fa!r's h\se by ?is doctr9e2 he has seat$ me ^u 8 own ?rone1 ev5 z he is seat$ ^u ! ?rone ( 8 ,fa!r3 he ha? made me an ov]com] by believ+ ?is doctr9e1 ev5 z he himself has ov]come40 ,et]nal life itself1 9 ! p]fection ( x 9 ! future _w1 %all be a /&+ & ev]la/+ evid5ce ( ! tru? ( ! gospel4 ,i w n[ endeav\r to draw "s few inf]5ces or rem>ks f ! disc\rse1 & !n conclude4 #a4 ,! fir/ rem>k is v obvi\s1 h[ glori\s is ! gospel ( our ,"l6 ,h[ pref]able to all o!r religions6 ,^? :i* m5 h inv5t$1 are n to come into competition ) x2 let none ( !m be nam$4 ,ev5 t religion :i* ,god himself inv5t$1 ! religion ( ! ,jews1 _h n su* hon\rable *>act]s belong+ to x1 z ?is ( our ,savi\r ha?4 ,_m expressions t are us$ 9 ! epi/les ( ,/4 ,paul1 to %ew ! sup]iority ( ! gospel above ! law1 are su* z give x an inf9ite advantage & pref]5ce3 ,z 9 po9t ( glory1 s 9 po9t ( evid5ce too4 ,"o 0 ! lett]2 ! o!r is ! _s2 "o 0 ! m9i/ration ( condemnation1 ! o!r ( salvation2 "o ! m9i/ration ( dea?1 ! o!r ( life3 & z life1 spiritual or et]nal life1 is repres5t$ z ! peculi> effect & pr]ogative ( ! gospel1 s x c>ries m light ( evid5ce ) x to confirm its heav5ly orig9al2 x br+s ! believ+ s\l mu* ne>] to heav54 ,! ,jewi% religion in/itut$ by ,moses1 al?\gh1 by ! accompany+ p[] ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 x wr\ght effectually1 9 ! he>ts ( ^? t s9c]ely receiv$ x1 & *ang$ _! natures 9 a sav+ mann]2 yet ! brightness & glory ( ?is sort ( evid5ce1 t belong$ to t religion 0 d]iv$ f ! gospel1 :i* 0 hidd5 "u ! types ( x3 ,nor c\ld x be suppos$ to h equal brightness or =ce ) ! gospel itself1 :5 unveil$1 & %9+ 9 op5 light2 z ,i h %ewn 9 ! second disc\rse4 ,! ,jews1 :5 !y _h (f]$ all _! sacrifices = ! hope ( p>don ( _! s9s1 & look$ z f> z !y c\ld look ?r\gh ! smoke & %ad[s1 to see ! ,messiah at a di/ance1 c\ld nev] h _! consci5ces s sweetly releas$ f fe>s1 & ! s5se ( guilt1 z *ri/ians "u ! gospel1 may enjoy ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/3 nev] _h !y s mu* communion ) ,god 9 love1 z s9ce x is manife/$ by ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ! ,son ( 8 love1 t came f 8 bosom4 ,nev] 7 !y rais$ s high above ! _w1 nor c\ld any ( ! ,jews be s high ref9$ 9 _! hopes & joys1 & exult 9 ! view ( heav5ly glories1 z a *ri/ian may be1 & d1 s9ce ! veil is )drawn1 & life & immortality are br\ght to light by ! gospel3 #b ,tim4 i4 #aj4 ,nev] c\ld !y triumph ov]all ! t]rors ( dea?1 & ! horror & d>kness ( ! grave1 z ,/4 ,paul ! *ri/ian (t5 does1 & tea*es 8 fell[-sa9ts ! same triumphal song2 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ed1 c4 ,i grant t a s+le p]son or two l ,david1 might n[ & !n1 by ! _s ( rapture & prophecy1 be borne f> above t disp5sation itself1 & might h noble views & joys2 b ! :ole *ur*1 "u t /ate _h b d>k appreh5sions ( ?+s above ?is life1 & beyond dea?2 _! spiritual ?+s 7 s mu* m+l$ & int]wov5 ) a worldly disp5sation1 & _! sanctu>y itself call$ a worldly sanctu>y4 ,s mu* c>nality ent]$ into ! s*eme ( _! con/itution1 t !y c\ld n be rais$ s high above ?is _w1 & ! ?+s ( ?is life1 z *ri/ians "u ! gospel3 !y c\ld nev] h su* a s5se ( =giv+ grace1 nor s sweet a satisfaction 9 draw+ ne> to ,god1 z *ri/ians n[ h2 nor 7 !y s expressly comm&$1 nor c\ld1 nor did !y s glori\sly practise ! duties ( love & =giv5ess to m51 z ! *ri/ian religion requires1 & works 9 ! he>ts ( s9c]e believ]s4 #b;d rem>k4 ,y le>n "h an excell5t rule = self-exam9ation1 :e!r y h true fai? or no4 ,if y h1 x w be accompani$ ) ?is evid5ce3 = ?is et]nal life begun 9 ! s\l1 does n m]ely prove t *ri/ianity is a true doctr9e1 b x proves also t ! fai? ( t p]son is true1 :]e ?is et]nal life is begun4 ,?is is m5tion$ 9 ! =ego+ s]mon1 !re=e ,i %all pass x ov] briefly4 ,! apo/le ass]ts ?is suffici5tly1 v]4 #ac4 ,^! ?+s h ,i writt5 to y :o believe 9 ! "n ( ! ,son ( ,god1 t ye may "k t ye h et]nal life4 ,! duties ( morality1 bo? ( ! fir/ & second table1 w be writt5 ^u ! he>t1 & w1 9 "s degree1 be practis$ 9 ! life1 :]e ! gospel is writt5 9 ! he>t1 & :]e *ri/ianity is wr\ght 9 its p[] 9 ! s\l4 ,b1 on ! o!r h&1 ^? :o neglect ! duties ( ! fir/ table1 or indulge !mselves 9 a v c>eless p]=mance ( !m2 ^? :o pass by ! duties ( ! second table1 & ^? relative engagem5ts :i* !y lie "u to _! neighb\r by ! law ( ,god1 c nev] h ! evid5ce )9 !mselves1 nei!r ( ! tru? ( *ri/ianity1 nor ( ! tru? ( _! own fai?3 ,!y may be hea!ns1 !y may be h]oes1 !y may be philosoph]s1 !y may be any ?+ b *ri/ians4 #c;d rem>k4 ,le>n ! true me?od ( confirm+ y\r s\ls 9 ! *ri/ian fai?3 seek daily great] degrees ( ?is div9e life wr\ght 9 y4 ,?is advice is also h9t$ by ! apo/le ,john1 9 ! #ac? v]se1 ,i h writt5 ^! ?+s to y conc]n+ ! witness ( *ri/ianity1 t consi/s 9 hav+ et]nal life begun 9 y1 n only t ye may "k ye h x1 b t ye may g on to believe on ! "n ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,we h ne$ 9 our day to be well season$ ) argum5ts aga9/ ! dang]s ( ! times1 & ! temptations ( ! age 9 :i*1 we dwell4 ,*ri/ianity beg9s to be a /umbl+-block1 & ! doctr9e ( ! gospel is call$ folly2 x is reproa*$ to a v great & %ameful degree1 9 a nation1 :i* 9 public pr(esses *ri/ianity4 ,:5 we !re=e %all be attack$ ) argum5ts to baffle our fai?1 & :5 ! w9d ( false doctr9e %all gr[ /rong1 & %all c>ry away _m2 h[ %all we be able to /& our gr\nd1 & hold fa/ our fai? 9 ,*ri/1 if we h n ?is inw>d witness1 ! beg9n+s ( et]nal life8 ,!re=e x is t s _m *ri/ians wav] & are l$ away1 sometimes to ?is new doctr9e1 sometimes to ano!r1 because !y feel s little ( ! efficacy & p[] ( ! gospel 9 _! he>ts1 s v little ( hol9ess & et]nal life )9 !m4 ,if y _c argue = ! gospel ) le>n+1 nor f exp]i5ce1 :at w ye d 9 an h\r ( temptation8 ,= ! mo/ "p1 *ri/ians are too little br$ up to ^? me?ods ( k1 :]eby !y might be capable ( giv+ l>ge1 & rational1 & satisfactory answ]s to ^? t may set !mselves to oppose ! tru? & progress ( ! gospel4 ,:at w y d 9 ! d>kness ( su* a temptation1 :5 ^? t are le>n$ & +5i\s %all attack y\r fai?1 & say1 8,:y d y believe 9 ,jesus80 ,if y h ?is answ] ready at h&1 8,i h f\nd ! efficacy & p[] ( ! gospel on my he>t20 ?is w be suffici5t to answ] all _! cavils4 ,x 0 "o way :]eby *ri/ianity 0 confirm$ 9 ! he>ts ( ! m>tyrs ( old1 & :]eby !y 7 enabl$ to be> up aga9/ all oppositions1 because !y f\nd su* a div9e efficacy att5d+ ! gospel1 su* a new & heav5ly life wr\ght 9 !m1 z enabl$ !m to g ?r\gh great h>d%ips = ! sake ( ,*ri/4 ,b ?is leads me to1 #d4 ,! f\r? rem>k1 viz4 ,if !re be ?is inw>d evid5ce belong+ to ! gospel1 & ^? t truly believe1 !n y h a /rong enc\ragem5t to pr(ess *ri/ianity "u ! greate/ p]secutions4 ,x w be> y out1 x c>ries its own evid5ce ) x2 *ri/ianity 9 ! he>t w give c\rage aga9/ temptation4 ,?9k x n /range conc]n+ ! fi]y trial1 says ! apo/le ,pet]1 = 9 su* a fi]y trial ! gospel ha? secur$ ?\s&s2 !re=e1 says ,/4 ,paul1 ?\gh ,i meet ) reproa*es :]esoev] ,i g1 ?\gh bonds & imprisonm5ts await me1 & dea? itself2 ,acts xx4 #bc4 yet ,i am n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/2 ,rom4 i4 #af4 = x is ! p[] ( ,god to salvation1 to e "o t believe?4 ,:i* is b ! s5se ( my text 9 o!r words4 ,e "o t believes x 9 tru?1 ha? ?is evid5ce 9 himself1 ev5 et]nal life3 ,!re=e ,i c\nt n my life de> to me1 c4 = ! gospel w be> me out 9 my pr(ession ( x1 9 my publication ( x1 & 9 my suff]+ = x4 ,?is is ! way we %all le>n to resi/ unto blood1 & seal ! tru? ( ?is gospel ) our mortal lives1 if we h ! seal ( ?is tru? abid+ 9 our s\ls4 #e? rem>k4 ,z f ?is doctr9e y h /rong enc\ragem5t to pr(ess *ri/ianity1 s y are "h taught ! be/ way to hon\r ! gospel1 & to propagate ! *ri/ian religion 9 ! _w4 ,make ?is inw>d div9e te/imony appe> to ! _w2 let ! et]nal life t is wr\ght 9 y\r s\ls by ?is gospel1 express itself 9 all y\r outw>d behavi\r among/ m54 ,?us ! primitive *ri/ians did1 & x 0 _! "w to propagate ! fai? ( ,*ri/ ?is way4 ,! g5tiles & unbeliev]s 7 won by _! conv]sation2 #a ,pet4 iii4 #a4 ,?us ! apo/les did1 :o 7 z s _m capta9s & (fic]s 9 ! army ( *ri/ians1 go+ be=e ! camp1 & mak+ w> aga9/ all ! idolatry ( ! hea!ns4 ,!y made t et]nal life :i* 0 wr\ght 9 _! s\ls1 appe> publicly1 & discov] itself unto m51 & h]eby ! gospel ga9$ victory & triumph :]esoev] x w5t4 ,:5 ^? :o 7 ignorant ( fai? & its p[]1 came into ! assemblies ( *ri/ians1 & f\nd ! gospel to be a doctr9e ( su* div9e att5dants1 x conv9c$ _! consci5ces1 & *ang$ _m ( !m into new creatures2 !y fell d[n1 & confess$ t !re is a ,god among ! *ri/ians ( a tru?4 ,:5 !y see y\r conv]sation1 :5 !y behold y\r fai?1 & holy fe>1 y\r zeal = ,god1 y\r delight 9 8 wor%ip1 y\r g5tl5ess1 y\r meekness1 k9dness1 & goodness t[>d y\r fell[-creatures1 y\r desire ( ! salvation ( m51 & read9ess to d5y y\rselves = _! good2 :5 ! hea!ns "k & behold ?is1 !y %all be won1 says ! apo/le1 by su* a conv]sation z ?is is1 to ! belief ( ! same doctr9e1 & practice ( ! same duties4 ,o :at unkn[n millions ( argum5ts w\ld support & adorn ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 if e pr(essor ( x _h ?is inw>d te/imony work+ p[]fully 9 ! s\l1 & break+ =? 9 ! life6 ,h[ effectually w\ld x sil5ce ! mo/ impud5t objectors6 ,:5 !y %all put t "q to y1 8,:at d y m ?an o!rs80 ,y w\ld make x appe> 9 y\r lives1 t ! gospel is true & div9e1 by *all5g+ all ! philosoph]s1 & all ! prie/s & devotees ( o!r religions1 to %ew su* m5 & wom5 z *ri/ians are2 su* husb&s & wives1 su* p>5ts & *ildr51 su* ma/]s & s]vants1 su* lov]s ( ,god & man4 ,o h[ happy w\ld x be = ! *ri/ian "n & int]e/ 9 ! _w1 if ^? :o pr(ess ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 c\ld make a bold & univ]sal *all5ge ^u ?is head6 ,or :5 ! dei/s %all insult & say to a believ]1 ,:at is ,jesus ( ,naz>e? m ?an ano!r man1 t y love & adore him s8 ,or 9 ! language ( ! c>nal ,jews1 ,:at is ?y belov$ m ?an ano!r belov$1 t ?\ make/ s mu* ado ab\t him8 ,! discov]y ( ,*ri/ reign+ 9 ! s\l by 8 r5ew+ grace1 w be a suffici5t evid5ce t he is ! ,son ( ,god1 t 8 "* & 8 p]son are div9e1 & 8 mission is f above2 t he is ! *iefe/ ( t5 ?\s&1 & altoge!r lovely4 ,x is wor? :ile = u n[ to take a survey ( ourselves1 to look back ^u our lives1 & ask1 8,:at te/imonies h we giv5 to ! glory ( ?is gospel1 & to ! tru? ( ! religion ( ,*ri/8 ,h we n sometimes r be5 sc&als to *ri/ianity8 ,h n our practices be5 blots in/ead ( evid5ces1 & disc\ragem5ts to ! unbeliev]1 in/ead ( allurem5ts8 ,h we n sometimes laid /umbl+-blocks 9 ! way ( ^? t h _h ! look ( an eye1 & "s t5d5cy ( he>t t[>ds x80 ,?is w be an awak5+ ?\ght1 & pa9ful to consci5ce 9 ! review4 ,h we n mu* reason to m\rn t !re are "s among u :o walk z enemies ( ! cross ( ,*ri/8 ,phil4 iii4 #ag4 ,i w\ld h y1 says ! apo/le1 be foll[]s ( me1 walk z ,i walk1 z y h me = an example4 ,i w\ld h y walk z ^? :o h et]nal life begun 9 !m1 t y may be hon\rs to ! gospel4 ,b !re are _m :o walk1 ( :om ,i h told y (t51 & n[ tell y ev5 weep+1 !y are enemies ( ! cross1 & di%on\rs to ! gospel1 in/ead ( evid5ces ( ! tru? ( x2 _! end is de/ruction1 _! god is _! belly1 & _! glory is 9 _! %ame2 :]eas our conv]sation is 9 heav51 :5ce we expect ,jesus ! ,savi\r2 #ah1 #ai1 #bj4 ,we :o are "h ^u e>?1 & h believ$ ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 we %\ld live z ?\gh we _h "p ( ourselves 9 heav5 already1 our conv]sation %\ld be s holy & div9e4 ,et]nal life begun 9 our he>ts1 %\ld break out1 & disclose itself1 & %9e bright among ! p]sons we conv]se )4 ,o6 h[ mu* is ! propagation ( ! gospel ob/ruct$1 h[ mu* ! hon\r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ obscur$1 & h[ mu* ! good ( s\ls prev5t$ & h9d]$ by ^? t discov] n ?is et]nal life1 ?is sacr$ witness1 9 ! hol9ess ( he>t & practice6 ,b1 belov$1 we hope bett] ?+s ( y1 & ?+s t accompany salvation1 ?\gh we ?us speak2 ,heb4 vi4 #i4 & yet we mu/ speak ?us1 ) a sacr$ jeal\sy = ! glory & evid5ce ( ?is gospel1 ) a w>m conc]n = ! peace & welf>e ( y\r s\ls1 & ) holy zeal = ! conv]sion ( ! unbeliev+ _w to ! fai? ( ,god our ,savi\r4 ,,div9e ,,hymns ,,= ,,s]mons ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,& ,,iii4 ,! ,inw>d ,witness to ,*ri/ianity4 ,long ,metre4 ,que/ions & d\bts be he>d no m3 ,let ,*ri/ & joy be all our !me2 ,8 ,_s seals 8 gospel sure ,to e s\l t tru/s 8 "n4 ,jesus1 ?y witness speaks )92 ,! m]cy :i* ?y words reveal1 ,ref9es ! he>t f s5se & s91 ,& /amps its own cele/ial seal4 ',tis ,god's inimitable h& ,t m\lds & =ms ! he>t anew2 ,blasphem]s c no m )/&1 ,b b[ & own ?y doctr9e true4 ,! guilty wret* t tru/s ?y blood ,f9ds peace & p>don at ! cross2 ,! s9ful s\l av]se to ,god1 ,believes & loves 8 ,mak]'s laws4 ,le>n+ & wit may cease _! /rife ,:5 miracles ) glory %9e2 ,! voice t calls ! dead to life1 ,mu/ be almighty & div9e4 ,common ,metre4 ,witness1 ye sa9ts1 t ,*ri/ is true2 ,tell h[ 8 "n imp>ts ,! life ( grace & glory too3 ,ye h x 9 y\r he>ts4 ,! heav'nly build+ is begun ,:5 ye receive ! ,"l2 ,8 h&s %all lay ! cr[n+ /one1 ,& well p]=m 8 ^w4 ,y\r s\ls are =m'd by wisdom's rules1 ,y\r joys & graces %9e2 ,y ne$ no le>n+ ( ! s*ools1 ,to prove y\r fai? div9e4 ,let hea!ns sc(f1 & ,jews oppose1 ,let ,satan's bolts be hurl'd2 ,!re's some?+ wr\ght )9 y %ews ,t ,jesus saves ! _w4 ,,s]mon ,,iv4 ,fle% & ,_s2 or1 ! ,pr9ciples ( ,s9 & ,hol9ess4 ,rom4 viii4 #a4--,:o walk n aft] ! ,fle%1 b aft] ! ,_s4 ,:5 we use ! words fle% & _s1 9 _! lit]al & prop] s5se1 all m5 "k :at we mean by !m3 ,fle% g5]ally signifies ! animal nature2 t is1 ! body & blood1 c4 & _s means an intellig5t nature t has und]/&+ & w4 ,:5 ^! are attribut$ to man1 !y are b o!r names to express ^? two di/9ct be+s1 ! body & s\l1 t make up human nature4 ,b ^! words are (t5 9 scripture us$ metaphorically1 & t 9 v>i\s s5ses2 yet ! metaphor1 z x /&s 9 my text1 ha? su* ju/ness & propriety 9 x1 t ! s5se ( x is n v difficult to be trac$1 be+ happily & ne>ly d]iv$ f ! prop] & lit]al mean+4 ,x is pla9 t ,/4 ,paul uses ?is expression ( walk+ aft] ! fle%1 to signify a c\rse ( s92 & by walk+ aft] ! _s1 he describes a c\rse ( hol9ess4 ,?is is ! "* ( su* z believe 9 ,*ri/1 & to :om belongs no condemnation1 t !y walk n aft] ! fle%1 b aft] ! _s2 !y live n 9 a c\rse ( s91 nor accord+ to s9ful pr9ciples1 b foll[ ! pr9ciples ( hol9ess t are wr\ght 9 !m4 ,?us ! ^w fle% signifies1 & includes all ! pr9ciples & spr+s ( s9 t are f\nd 9 man1 :e!r !y h _! imm$iate & di/9ct resid5ce 9 ! body or 9 ! s\l4 ,! ^w _s signifies & includes all ! pr9ciples ( hol9ess t are wr\ght 9 any p]son1 :e!r imm$iately resid+ 9 s\l or body4 ,& among ! _m places ( scripture :]e !y are s us$1 ^? words ( our ,"l himself to ,nicodemus1 ,john iii4 #f4 seem to make ?is mo/ evid5t3 ,:at is born ( ! fle% is fle%1 & :at is born ( ! _s is _s2 by :i* he means to ass]t1 t :at comes by natural g5]ation t5ds t[>ds s91 & :at is d]iv$ f ! op]ation ( ! ,_s ( ,god leads to hol9ess4 ,or1 m pla9ly ?us3 all ! pr9ciples ( s9 spr+ f m]e human nature1 z d]iv$ f our p>5ts1 & are call$ fle%2 &1 on ! contr>y1 all ! pr9ciples ( hol9ess spr+ f ! ,_s ( ,god1 & are call$ _s2 & !nce 8 argum5t d]ives ! necessity ( be+ born aga91 or born f above4 ,9 ! fir/ "p ( ^! two s5t5ces1 fle% & _s are tak5 lit]ally = ! fle% ( man1 & ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,9 ! latt] end ( ! s5t5ces1 fle% & _s mu/ be tak5 figuratively1 = ! pr9ciples ( s91 & ! pr9ciples ( hol9ess4 ,n[ s9ce ! apo/le frequ5tly uses ! t]ms fle% & _s 9 ! same s5se :i* 8 ,"l & ,ma/] put ^u !m1 & talks (t5 on ?is subject3 ,i %all sp5d ?is disc\rse 9 %ew+ ! gr\nds ( ?is figure ( spee* 9 my text1 & 9 giv+ a full explication & improvem5t ( x 9 ! foll[+ mann]3 ,i4 ,i %all (f] "s reasons :y s91 & ! pr9ciples ( x1 are repres5t$ by ! fle%4--,,ii4 ,i %all likewise propose ! reasons :y ! pr9ciples ( hol9ess are express$ by ! t]m _s4 ,&1--,,iii4 ,draw "s useful rem>ks f ! :ole4 ,fir/1 ,let me %ew :y s9 is repres5t$ by fle%1 s (t5 9 scripture2 & ,i give ^! reasons = x3 ,i4 ,because fle%ly or s5sible objects1 are ! *ief delight & aim ( s9n]s4 ,!y pursue !m1 & !y rejoice 9 !m2 & ^! lead away ! s\l f ,god to s94 ,x is ! great bus9ess ( s9n]s to fulfil ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 & make provision = x4 ,?is is _! "* 9 ,/4 ,paul's writ+s2 to gratify ! appetites ( ! body1 to provide = ! desires ( _! animal natures1 eat+ & dr9k+1 & luxury1 & lu/s ( ! fle%1 are ! c>es ( mo/ unreg5]ate m54 ,! lu/ ( ! eye1 & ! gaities ( life1 gold & silv]1 pomp & equipage1 a f9e h\se1 a gay appe>ance 9 ! _w1 gaudy cloa?+ & glitt]+ ornam5ts ( ! body1 great spl5dor 9 ! eyes ( m52 ^! are ! idols1 ! gods ( s9n]s2 & !y are ! temptations ( ! sa9ts too4 ,! ?+s t relate to ! fle%1 & ! enjoym5ts ( ?is s5sible & pres5t life1 are ! objects ( s9ful appetites1 or ( lawful appetite 9 a s9ful degree2 & !re=e s9 is call$ fle%4 ,,ii4 ,s9 is also call$ fle%1 because x is communicat$ & propagat$ to u by ! p>5ts ( our fle%4 ,x is by our fle% t we are a-k9 to ,adam1 ! fir/ great s9n]1 & d]ive a corrupt$ nature f him2 f ?is orig9al ta9t we d]ive iniquity1 z a pollut$ /ream f an unclean f\nta92 he is ! fa!r ( a s9ful po/]ity4 ,our spirits inde$ are =m$ imm$iately by ,god1 & be+ unit$ to ^! bodies t come f ,adam by ! laws ( creation1 we become ! *ildr5 ( ,adam1 & s are p>tak]s ( 8 s9ful nature4 ,h[ ?is is done1 we may le>n f o!r disc\rses3 x is en\gh "h to say1 t irregul> hum\rs1 & motions1 & f]m5ts are transf]r$ & propagat$ f ! fir/ man1 ev5 f ! same blood ( :i* are =m$ all ! nations ( m5 t dwell ^u ! face ( ! e>?2 ,acts xvii4 #bf4 ,^! are transmitt$ d[n to u ! wret*$ po/]ity4 ,9 "s in/ances ?is is s evid5t1 t all m5 see & believe x4 ,h[ (t5 does ! haughty1 ! peevi%1 or ! *ol]ic temp] ( ! p>5t appe> 9 ! son or ! daught] beyond all contradiction8 ,& (t51 :5 we see a drunk5 or a wanton s9n]1 we cry1 8,he is ! express copy ( 8 fa!r1 he borr[s 8 vices z well z 8 features1 & seems to be 8 p]fect image40 ,& ?\gh x is n s evid5t 9 all m51 t !y borr[ ! se$s ( iniquity f _! pr$ecessors1 yet !re is pro( en\gh f ! ^w ( ,god1 t we are conceiv$ 9 s91 & %ap5 9 iniquity t man :o is born ( a woman is nei!r clean nor righte\s4 ,:o c br+ a clean ?+ out ( an unclean8 ,x is impossible2 = t :i* is born ( ! fle% is fle%2 ,psalm li4 #e4 ,job xv4 #ad4 ,john iii4 #f4 ,irregul> t5d5cies t[>ds lawful delights1 & /rong prop5sities t[>ds unlawful ones1 a neglect ( ,god1 & av]sion to all t is holy or heav5ly1 ) an incl9ation t[>ds fle%ly & s9ful objects1 are convey$ to u all1 ev5 f our fir/ p>5ts4 ,s9ful ,adam begat 8 sons 9 8 own lik5ess2 ,g54 v4 #c4 & !re=e s9 is describ$ by fle%1 because x came f ! fa!r ( our fle%4 ,,iii4 ,ano!r reason :y s9 is call$ fle%1 is because ! *ief spr+s ( s9 lie mo/ 9 our fle%ly natures2 all ! :ile we cont9ue "h 9 ?is _w1 ! occasions ( s9 lie mu* 9 our body1 9 our blood1 9 our natural con/itution1 9 ?is mortal frame & contexture2 fancy & passion1 9 all _! wild irregul>ities1 are mu* influ5c$ by ! fle% & blood4 ,our bodily s5ses1 our natural appetites1 are cont9ually tempt+ u away f our duty1 & lead+ or entic+ u to ! commission ( s92 or1 at lea/1 imm$iately fall+ 9 ) temptation3 insomu* t s9 is said to "w 9 our memb]s2 ,rom4 vii4 #e4 to reign 9 our mortal body2 vi4 #ab4 ,s9ful actions are call$ ! de$s ( ! body2 viii4 #ac4 ,our s9s are call$ our memb]s1 ,col4 iii4 #e4 ,mortify by ! _s ! de$s ( ! body1 sai? ! apo/le 9 "o place2 mortify y\r memb]s :i* are ^u ! e>?1 sai? he 9 ! o!r place2 9 bo? :i* he means ! mortification ( s94 ,he borr[s words f ! human body to describe s94 ,"h let x be not$1 t we d n suppose t m]e fle% & blood1 di/9ct f ! s\l1 are capable ( s91 prop]ly speak+1 or c become guilty 9 a prop] s5se2 = ^! are b m]e matt]1 &1 sep>ate f ! m9d1 _c be "u a moral law1 any m ?an brute creatures3 ,!re=e we say1 s9 is n =mally 9 ! body ( man1 b x is occasionally !re2 because ! s5ses & appetites1 ! p>ts & p[]s ( ! body become v (t5 an unhappy occasion ( s9 to ! s\l2 & ^u ?is acc\nt ! apo/le (t5 describes s9 by ! ^w fle%4 ,i proce$ n[ to ! second ?+ propos$1 & t is1 to %ew ! gr\nds ( ?is metaphorical use ( ! ^w _s3 ,& !re are ! same sorts ( reasons to be giv5 :y ?is ^w is us$ to repres5t ! pr9ciples ( hol9ess1 z !re are :y fle% %\ld signify ! pr9ciples ( s94 ,i4 ,because ! objects & aim ( holy s\ls are *iefly spiritual1 viz4 ,god & heav51 invisible & et]nal ?+s4 ,spiritual objects are *ief 9 _! e/eem1 mo/ 9 _! ?\ghts1 & 9 _! desires1 & h ! fir/ place 9 _! designs & pursuits3 ,z !y t are aft] ! fle%1 m9d ! ?+s ( ! fle%2 s !y t are aft] ! _s1 m9d ! ?+s ( ! _s2 ,rom4 viii4 #e4 ,a sa9t1 :o is spiritually-m9d$1 aims at ^? ?+s t are m a-k9 to ! nature ( a _s2 he seeks ! k ( ! fav\r ( ,god1 :o is ! supreme ( ,spirits1 ! inf9ite & self-suffici5t ,_s1 9 ^: k1 & 9 ^: love1 all intellig5t creatures f9d a full suffici5cy ( bless$ness4 ,he kn[s t all creat$ spirits :o are holy & happy1 are made s by d]ivations f ,god's all-suffici5t hol9ess & happ9ess2 & !re=e he applies himself ) zeal & vig\r to all ^? spiritual ex]cises ( m$itation1 fai? & pray]1 :]e9 ,god reveals himself & 8 m]cy4 ,! k ( ,god & 8 wor%ip1 ( ,*ri/ & 8 gospel1 ( ! ,holy ,_s & 8 grace1 is ! *ief desire ( a holy s\l4 ,^! are ! objects ( ! pursuit ( a spiritual man2 he has devot$ himself to ,god & ?+s div9e2 ^u acc\nt ( :i*1 a man is d5om9at$ holy1 & !re=e hol9ess is call$ _s4 ,! holy man seeks ! welf>e ( 8 own s\l or _s be=e t ( 8 fle%2 & :ile s9ful m5 lay out _! :ole c>e & contrivance ab\t ! body1 :i* mu/ die1 & grasp at ! ?+s ( ?is life to make provision = ! fle%1 ! sa9t is mo/ conc]n$ ab\t 8 s\l1 :i* is an immortal _s2 he endeav\rs to rectify ^? disord]s ( x1 :i* s9 & ! fle% h introduc$1 & is ev] dilig5t to make provision = ?is s\l ( 8 9 ! spiritual & unse5 _w1 because x mu/ h a be+ !re = ev]4 ,! holy man is mo/ solicit\s t 8 s\l may be happy 9 an unkn[n h]eaft]1 :ile ! s9n] seeks all 8 happ9ess "h4 ,z ! natural man neglects ! two *ief ,spirits he has any conc]n )1 t is1 ,god & 8 own s\l2 s fle%ly objects are 8 *ief desire3 ,b ! spiritual man despises !m all1 9 comp>ison ( ! unse5 desirables ( ! spiritual _w4 ,! m5 ( ?is _w take pa9s to gratify _! s5ses1 & indulge e fle%ly appetite among ! ent]ta9m5ts ( ?is pres5t _w2 b ^? :o are holy1 mortify _! s9ful passions1 & set _! affections on ?+s above2 ,col4 iii4 #a1 c4 ,!y look & aim at ?+s t are unse51 t are et]nal1 :ile ! m5 ( ?is _w look only at ! ?+s t are visible & temporal2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ah4 ,! s9ful _m1 or multitude ( s9n]s1 say1 ,:o w %ew u any good8 ,b !y seek x only among corn1 w9e1 & oil1 c4 ,! sa9t prays to 8 ,god1 ,"l1 lift ^u me ! light ( ?y c\nt5ance2 & ?is %all put gladness into my he>t m ?an 9 ! "t t _! corn & _! w9e increas$2 ,ps4 iv4 #f1 #g4 ,?is is ! fir/ reason hol9ess is describ$ by ! ^w _s4 ,,ii4 ,hol9ess is repres5t$ by ! _s1 because x is communicat$ to u by ,god ! ,fa!r ( our spirits1 ev5 z s9 is convey$ d[n to u by ! p>5ts ( our fle%4 ,x is wr\ght 9 u by 8 bless$ ,_s1 ^: "* x is to be holy4 ,9 ,rom4 viii4 #ac1 #ad4 y see hol9ess describ$ z receiv+ its v nature & op]ation 9 u f ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,z _m z are l$ by ! ,_s ( ,god1 !y are ! sons ( ,god2 & x is by ! _s we mortify ! de$s ( ! fle%1 or body1 t s we may live4 ,z !y t are born ( ! fle% are fle%1 s !y t are born ( ! _s are _s3 ,john4 iii4 #f4 ,?is is ! language ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,!y :o h pa/ ?r\gh no r5ew+ & re=m+ *ange ( he>t s9ce _! natural bir?1 !y are /ill 9 a natural s9ful /ate1 & ! pr9ciples ( s9 are preval5t 9 !m3 b !y :o h be5 ?us *ang$ & r5ew$ by ! bless$ ,_s ( ,god1 h a new & spiritual natural pr9ciple & temp] giv5 to !m1 & are made holy4 ,z by be+ born ( man1 we become ! *ildr5 ( ,adam1 & ga9 a s9ful nature2 s by be+ born ( ,god we become ! sons ( ,god1 & ga9 a div9e1 a holy nature4 ,we are born ( ,god unto hol9ess1 z we are born ( fle% unto s92 #a ,john iii4 #i4 ,he t is born ( ,god s9ne? n2 t is1 s9 is n 8 nature & delight1 nor 8 common & all[$ practice4 ,we are reg5]at$ & new-creat$ by ! ,_s ( ,god2 ,titus iii4 #e4 ,n by works ( righte\sness :i* we h done1 b ( 8 own m]cy ha? he sav$ u by reg5]ation1 & r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,,iii4 ,ano!r reason :y ! pr9ciple ( hol9ess is call$ _s1 is because ! *ief spr+s ( hol9ess1 & ( opposition to s91 are f\nd 9 ! s\l or spiritual "p1 z ! spr+s & occasions ( s9 are *iefly seat$ 9 ! fle%4 ,?is is true bo? 9 sa9ts & s9n]s1 = ev5 9 s9n]s t h no r5ew+ grace1 !re is ! light ( nature1 z well z ! k ( scripture 9 our nation2 !re are ! p[]s ( reason & consci5ce2 & ^! judge conc]n+ vice & virtue1 t "o is to be avoid$1 & ! o!r practis$2 ^! inw>d & intellectual pr9ciples tell u1 t s9 is (f5sive to ,god our ,mak]2 t x exposes u to 8 ang]1 & des]ves t]rible puni%m5t2 & by ! ex]cise & influ5ce ( natural reason1 add$ to ! k ( scripture1 & by ! inw>d /+s1 & %>p repro(s ( natural consci5ce1 _m an evil motion ( ! fle% is suppress$1 _m an inord9ate appetite & passion subdu$1 & _m a gross] s9 prev5t$4 ,n[ ?\gh all ?is is n prop]ly call$ hol9ess1 till ! nature itself be r5ew$1 ! love ( s9 brok51 & ! love ( ,god wr\ght 9 ! he>t2 yet x is evid5t t ^? pr9ciples :i* resi/ s91 & h any di/ant t5d5cies t[>d hol9ess1 lie *iefly 9 ! m9d or _s4 ,?is is yet m evid5t 9 a sa9t1 a man t is reg5]at$ & sanctifi$ by grace3 ,= ?\gh 9 su* a p]son1 ! body z well z ! _s1 may be 9 "p sanctifi$2 t is "s ( its irregul> appetites may be mu* weak5$ & subdu$2 yet /ill ,i _c help suppos+ t ! _s1 or s\l1 has a great] %>e ( sanctification ?an ! fle% 9 ?is life4 ,x is 9 ! s\l t ! love ( ,god is wr\ght by ! ,holy ,_s2 x is ! s\l t rep5ts ( pa/ s9s1 & wat*es aga9/ temptation2 x is ! s\l t believes ! gospel1 & tru/s 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 x is ! s\l t by fai? takes a di/ant prospect ( heav5 & hell1 & conv]ses ) invisible ?+s beyond ! rea* & p[] ( fle% & s5se3 ,x is by ! p[]s ( ! s\l enlight5$ & r5ew$1 t we come to see ! value & excell5cy ( religion1 & spiritual ?+s above temporal2 & are incl9$ to *use ,god = our only happ9ess1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ z ! way to ! ,fa!r4 ,! und]/&+ & w are faculties ( ! s\l1 & ! fle% has no "p 9 _! op]ations4 ,! s\l ( a believ] seems to be ! m prop]1 imm$iate1 & receptive subject ( ! sanctify+ influ5ces ( ! ,_s ( ,god & ?is w appe> by consult+ ! ^w ( ,god1 or ! exp]i5ces ( m54 ,! ^w ( ,god leads u v naturally into ?is s5tim5t by its con/ant language4 ,! apo/le speaks inde$ 9 "o place ( be+ sanctifi$ :olly1 & our :ole _s1 s\l & body1 be+ pres]v$ blameless1 c4 #a ,!ss4 v4 #bc4 ,b he mu* (tn] expresses sanctification by ! r5ew+ ( ! m9d2 ,rom4 xii4 #b4 ,r5ew+ ( ! _s ( ! m9d2 ,eph4 iv4 #bc4 ,?\gh ! outw>d man1 or body1 p]i%1 yet ! inw>d man1 or _s1 is r5ew$ day by day2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #af4 ,& ! con/ant language ( ! scripture call+ s9 fle%1 & hol9ess _s1 9 ! sa9t1 intimates t !re is m s9 9 ! fle%1 & m hol9ess 9 ! _s ( "o t is sanctifi$4 ,?us we read 9 ,/4 ,paul's disc\rse f ! #af? v]4 ( ,romans vii4 to ! #be?1 :]e y f9d him all along di/+ui%+ ! fle% & ! m9d4 ,by "o ( !m he compla9s 9 a v>iety ( expressions1 t he is l$ away to s91 :ile ! o!r ( !m approves & pursues aft] hol9ess2 & ?\gh ! words fle% & _s are (t5 us$ = ! pr9ciples ( s9 & hol9ess1 yet x may be rem>k$1 t he does n conf9e himself "h to ^! t]ms1 b uses also ! words body & memb]s1 to repres5t s92 inw>d man & m9d1 :5 he po9ts to ! spr+s ( hol9ess2 :i* w\ld lead "o v naturally to believe t !re is m sanctification 9 ! m9d or s\l ( a believ]1 & m ( ! occasions ( s9 rema9+ 9 8 body or fle%4 ,we may f9d ?is also 9 a great measure f our own exp]i5ce3 ,we are tempt$ to _m m s9s by our v>i\s c>nal appetites & s5ses1 ?an by ! m]e incl9ations t belong to ! m9d1 :i* are purely intellectual4 ,!re are inde$ ! lu/s or s9ful desires ( ! m9d1 z well z ! lu/s ( ! fle%2 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 ,!re is a s9ful curiosity ( ! m9d2 su* 0 "p ( ! temptation ( ,eve1 a desire to "k evil z well z good2 !re is a spiritual malice & envy aga9/ ,god & 8 sa9ts3 !re is a spiritual pride ( intellectual end[m5ts1 c4 & "s ( ^! are f\nd too mu* 9 true *ri/ians1 z well z 9 unbeliev]s2 yet x mu/ be ackn[l$g$ f con/ant obs]vation1 t ! lu/s ( ! fle% are mu* m frequ5t1 m num]\s1 & m p[]ful 9 ! greate/ "p ( m52 & x is manife/ t acts ( religion & hol9ess1 & ex]cises ( grace1 beg9 m frequ5tly 9 ! inw>d incl9ation ( ! _s1 di/+ui%$ f ! fle%1 z s9 m frequ5tly beg9s 91 & f ! fle% itself1 ei!r 9 ! outw>d or inw>d p>ts & p[]s ( x4 ,surely if our s\ls 7 sanctifi$ by div9e grace1 b s mu* z _m are 9 ?is _w1 & _h no fle% ab\t !m1 !y w\ld n s9 s mu* z !y d4 ,:5 we are engag$ 9 ! ex]cise ( grace1 or p]=mance ( spiritual duties1 su* z m$itation1 pray]1 delight+ 9 ,god1 rejoic+ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 we %\ld n be s soon we>y ( x1 nor s imm$iately call$ away f x by ! m]e vanity or w&]+ ( our m9ds1 if we _h no fle%ly objects ab\t u1 no outw>d s5ses1 no inw>d treasures ( fancy1 no appetites ( ! body to />t up & m+le ) our religion1 to clog u 9 our sacr$ "w1 to make u gr[ we>y "u x1 & draw u f x4 ,h[ (t5 mu/ a sa9t say1 8,my s\l is s9c]ely set aga9/ e s91 & ,i fe> to (f5d him :om my s\l love?2 ) my m9d ,i s]ve ! law ( ,god1 & ,i wat* aga9/ e ris+ iniquity3 ,b my outw>d s5ses1 or ! inw>d f]m5ts ( fle%ly appetite or passion1 surprize me be=e ,i am aw>e & defile my s\l4 ,sometimes my _s wre/les h>d ) fle% & blood2 ,i summon all ! p[]s ( reason & scripture1 consci5ce & *ri/ianity2 ,i make a firm /& = a season1 & ma9ta9 a brave & pa9ful resi/ance2 b ! re/less & p]petual assaults ( fancy or passion1 at la/ ov]-p[] ! feeble _s1 & ,i s9fully submit & yield to ! fretful or ! luxuri\s hum\rs ( ! body2 & ?us ! brutal p[]s ov]come ! m9d1 & ,i am l$ away captive to s94 ,if ,i _h n an eye1 ,i _h n be5 drawn away to ! commission ( ?is folly2 if ,i _h n an e>1 ,i _h n be5 tempt$ f ,god at su* a season2 if ,i _h n su* appetites or s5ses 9 ex]cise1 ,i _h be5 secur$ f _m a sn>e2 if ,i did n we> ?is fle% ab\t me1 :i* is s fond & t5d] ( itself1 & s impetu\s & active 9 ! pursuit ( its own ease & satisfaction1 ,i _h n %runk away at su* a "t f a dang]\s duty2 ,i _h n be5 s fe>ful & c[>dly at su* a place 9 ! pr(ession ( my fai?1 nor s (t5 pollut$ my s\l ) s5sualities1 & made "w = bitt] rep5tance40 ,?us ! exp]i5ce ( *ri/ians1 & ! language ( scripture concur 9 ?is po9t1 ,t ! occasions ( s9 evid5tly lie mo/ 9 ! fle%3 & a contradiction or opposition to s91 proce$s m f ! _s4 ,x is true inde$1 & mu/ be confess$1 t ! s\l be+ b 9 "p sanctifi$1 too (t5 complies ) ^! motions ( s9 :i* "w 9 our memb]s2 & ! affections ( ! s\l itself1 be+ n p]fectly holy1 are too easily induc$ to indulge ! desires & passions ( ! fle%2 & !reby s9 is committ$ & guilt contract$4 ,! law or pr9ciple1 ( s9 9 ! memb]s1 leads ! m9d1 too (t51 captive2 ,rom4 vii4 #bc4 ,?us ! s\l is v culpable = want ( p]petual resi/ance1 & becomes guilty be=e ,god1 by e su* inord9ate passion break+ =?1 & by ! satisfaction ( e su* s9ful rag+ appetite2 yet ,i mu/ believe t ! s\l ( a *ri/ian w\ld n be guilty half s (t51 if ! lu/s ( ! body 7 n m active ?an ! m]e ab/ract$ lu/s ( ! m9d are4 ,! _s lu/e? aga9/ ! fle%1 & ! fle% aga9/ ! _s2 ,gal4 v4 #ag4 ,t "p :i* is *iefly sanctifi$1 & t :i* is *iefly unsanctifi$1 /rike aga9/ ea* o!r2 & x is true 9 a lit]al s5se1 z well z a figurative "o1 t a sa9t ) 8 m9d s]ves ! law ( ,god1 b too (t5 ) 8 fle% ! law ( s94 ,?us ,i h giv5 ! *ief reasons :y ! pr9ciples ( s9 are repres5t$ 9 scripture by fle%1 & ! spr+s ( hol9ess by _s4 ,?is s]mon may be divid$ "h4 ,f ?is consid]ation ( fle% & _s1 ( hol9ess & s91 :i* are set =? 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 & ?us expla9$ 9 ! mo/ free & intelligible me?od t ,i am capable (1 ,i w\ld d]ive "s rem>ks = our in=mation & practice4 ,rem>k ,i4 ,we may h5ce d]ive a rule ( judgm5t conc]n+ our own /ate1 & f9d :e!r we h any pr9ciple ( hol9ess 9 our he>ts or no1 or :e!r we are yet 9 ! fle%1 & 9 a /ate ( s94 ,we may draw an easy answ] to ^! que/ions1 by mak+ an inw>d enquiry into ourselves1 accord+ to ! ?ree descriptions ( fle% & _s4 ,fir/1 ,:at are our *ief aims & desires8 ,are !y b5t to gratify ! appetites ( ! fle%1 & set ^u s5sual enjoym5ts8 ,or d we seek & pursue spiritual & et]nal ?+s1 z our mo/ valuable & lovely portion8 ,:at is our *ief treasure8 ,:]e are our he>ts & our hopes8 ,are !y w&]+ among/ heaps ( gold & silv]1 rov+ ov] fair & l>ge e/ates1 ent]ta9+ !mselves ) gay cloa?+1 hon\rs1 & vanities8 ,or are !y po9t+ upw>ds1 & direct$ t[>ds ,god1 ! fir/ & be/ ( be+s2 & fix$ on ! bless$ness ( ! spiritual _w8 ,is our *ief conc]n to make provision = ! fle% & ?is life1 or to secure an inh]itance = our s\ls among ! incorruptible glories ( ! upp] _w8 ,:at is x t sits highe/ 9 our e/eem1 & awak5s our w>me/ affections & brighte/ joys8 ,is x ,god or ! creature1 heav5 or e>?1 ?+s fle%ly or invisible8 ,let consci5ce be fai?ful1 & answ] to su* inquiries4 ,aga91 let u ask ourselves1 h we no?+ )9 u b :at 0 d]iv$ f nature & ! fle%8 or d we f9d ourselves enri*$ ) div9e graces by ! influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,_s8 ,are we ! same sort ( creatures t we 7 born8 or h we _h a mighty *ange wr\ght 9 u1 s t we c f9d 9 ourselves t we are born aga91 born ( ! _s8 ,h we new love & new hatr$1 new designs & pursuits1 new joys & sorr[s8 or are ! affections ( our s\ls ! same t we br\ght into ! _w ) u1 & engag$ *iefly ab\t ! affairs ( ?is body1 & ?is temporal life8 ,let u enquire1 9 ! ?ird place1 :e!r !re be any opposition made by our spirits aga9/ fle%ly passions & appetites8 ,let e "o ( u ask our s\ls1 ,:at inw>d conflict d ,i f9d 9 myself8 ,d ,i comply ) all ! s9ful t5d5cies ( fle%ly nature1 or d ,i ma9ta9 a cont9ual resi/ance8 ,is !re a combat1 &1 z x 71 a duel )9 me1 :5 temptations pres5t !mselves8 or am ,i easily l$ away1 & yield to s9 naturally1 )\t any reluctance8 ,d ,i f9d my fle% & _s at w> )9 me1 :5 any s5sual allurem5ts appe>8 or d ,i yield up all my p[]s z s]vants to s91 & comply ) ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 ) a he>ty delight8 ,am ,i l a dead fi% c>ri$ d[n ) ! /ream ( my appetites & passions1 & make no pret5ces to oppose ! vici\s curr5t8 ,if1 ^u ?is enquiry1 ,i f9d t ! fle% is sov]eign1 & ! _s nev] opposes x1 ,i may pron\nce myself !n to be 9 ! fle%1 9 ! mo/ significant & complete mann]3 !n ,i h no?+ b fle% 9 me1 & my s\l is1 z x 71 c>naliz$1 & deep imm]s$ 9 ! fle%ly life4 ,i confess !re may be "s sort ( opposition made to fle%ly lu/s1 :]e !re is no r5ew$ nature1 no sav+ grace1 no true pr9ciple ( hol9ess1 su* z is describ$ by ! _s 9 my text4 ,_m a y\? resi/s 8 incl9ation to a dr9k+ h\r1 or unclean iniquities1 by ! m]e =ce ( 8 education1 by ! awful reg>d he has to 8 p>5ts1 by a fe> ( injury to 8 heal?1 or ( public %ame or sc&al4 ,_m a wick$ man refuses to comply ) 8 corrupt appetites1 because he _c be> ! angui% ( 8 own consci5ce1 & ! %>p reproa*es ( 8 reason & bett] judgm5t4 ,& _m a guilty passion is re/ra9$1 & suppress$1 f a natural fe> ( ! ju/ice ( ,god1 & an ev]la/+ hell1 )\t any inw>d pr9ciple ( real piety4 ,x is n e resi/ance !re=e t we make & ma9ta9 aga9/ s91 c be a suffici5t evid5ce t we are new creatures1 unless we c say ) ,/4 ,paul2 ,rom4 vii4 #bb4 ,i delight 9 ! law ( ,god aft] ! inw>d man2 t my s\l n only approves1 b takes pleasure 9 hol9ess2 t s9 is ! object ( my utt] hatr$1 z well z my pres5t resi/ance2 & t n only z x promotes my own ru91 b z x br+s di%on\r to ,god3 t my v he>t & s\l are set = ,god & religion1 & x is a grief & daily burd5 to me1 t !re %\ld be any su* ?+ z a law 9 my memb]s w>r+ aga9/ ! law ( my m9d2 :i* makes ! true *ri/ian cry out (t51 ) bitt]ness ( s\l1 ,o wret*$ man t ,i am6 :o %all deliv] me f ! body ( ?is dea?8 ,rom4 vii4 #bd4 ,yet /ill x rema9s an inconte/ible tru?1 ,t :]e !re is no resi/ance to ! fle%1 & ! lu/s !re(1 !re p]sons are n only 9 a /ate ( s91 b 9 ! /ronge/ bonds ( iniquity2 !y h brutifi$ _! human natures1 & h made !mselves l ! bea/s t p]i%2 su* 0 ! "* ( ! ,ephesian ,g5tiles :5 ! gospel came fir/ among !m2 !y 7 ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god1 & be+ pa/ feel+1 gave !mselves up to "w all uncleanness ) gre$9ess2 ,eph4 iv4 #ah1 #ai4 ,rem>k ,,ii4 ,!re may be "s _s 9 a p]son :]e !re is mu* fle%2 "s hol9ess :]e !re is mu* s94 ,= z none b sa9ts 9 heav5 are all _s1 & z ! unreg5]ate are all fle%2 s ! sa9ts "h ^u e>?1 are "s fle% & "s _s1 because !y are sanctifi$ b 9 "p2 !y are 9 _! way t[>ds p]fection1 b !y are n p]fect3 ,! _s & ! fle% conflict 9 !m1 s t !y _c d ! ?+s :i* !y w\ld4 ,z !y _c s]ve ,god & practise hol9ess1 ) su* con/ancy & zeal z !y desire1 because ( ! lu/+ ( ! fle%2 s nei!r c !y s9k s f> into s91 nor indulge evil c\rses s f> z ! fle% w\ld lead !m1 if !y _h no /riv+s ( ! _s to resi/ x1 no pr9ciples ( reg5]ation or hol9ess4 ,!y are l$ away inde$ _m times by s5sual & fle%ly allurem5ts1 b ! *ief objects ( _! pursuit are spiritual & heav5ly2 !y h too _m ( ! same va9 affections & s9ful desires1 t 7 born ( ! fle%1 rema9+ 9 !m2 b !y h also new ?\ghts & hopes1 new incl9ations & appetites t[>ds div9e ?+s1 :i* c\ld n be d]iv$ b f heav51 & prove !m to be born ( ! _s4 ,z unreasonable z x is !re=e = any s9c]e *ri/ians to say1 !y are complete 9 hol9ess1 or pret5d to p]fection 9 ?is life1 because !y f9d a "w ( grace 9 !m3 s x is equally unreasonable = !m to *>ge !mselves ) be+ altoge!r c>nal & unreg5]ate1 because !y f9d "s ( ! lu/s ( ! fle% w>r+ 9 !m4 ,i w\ld say1 !re=e1 ) compassion to su* humble & d\bt+ s\ls1 :ile y are inhabitants 9 fle%1 & y\r sanctification is imp]fect1 y w n h p]fect peace1 !re w ev] be "s enemies )91 = y to conflict )2 & ?is inw>d w>1 ?is battle ) fle% & blood1 ) self & s91 w by no means prove t ye are utt]ly unsanctifi$3 ,no1 x w r give y "s reasons to hope1 t !re may be a pr9ciple ( hol9ess wr\ght 9 y1 because y f9d a resi/ance aga9/ ! fle%2 especially if y exp]i5ce also a zeal & hatr$ aga9/ e ris+ iniquity4 ,! mo/ holy s\l 9 ?is life1 c nev] prev5t all ! motions ( irregul> appetite3 & ! be/ ( *ri/ians h mu* ado to curb & suppress "s s9ful affections :i* spr+ f ?is mortal body4 ,! *iefe/ ( sa9ts _h reason to compla9 t he 0 too (t5 l$ captive by ! law ( s9 9 8 memb]s2 ,rom4 vii4 #bc4 ,x is true inde$1 if we 7 completely sanctifi$1 if our spirits 7 entirely holy1 !y w\ld con/antly & effectually resi/ all evil motions & appetites ( ! fle%1 s t !y %\ld n br+ =? ! fruits ( iniquity & guilt3 ,b :]e ?is resi/ance is n always effectual1 yet if x be con/ant & s9c]e1 & fl[ f a real hatr$ ( s91 !re ! he>t is r5ew$1 & ! spiritual life begun4 ,let trembl+ *ri/ians !re=e be enc\rag$1 ?\gh !y may f9d _m vex+ f]m5ts ( ! fle%1 & disquiet+ passions sometimes /irr+ )9 !m2 let !m n ca/ away _! hope1 b let !m r rejoice 9 ! promises ( ! cov5ant1 & g on daily to cleanse !mselves1 by ! aids ( div9e grace1 f all fil?9ess ( fle% & _s1 & to p]fect hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ,god2 #b ,cor4 vii4 #a4 ,rem>k ,,iii4 ,:at bold & impi\s folly are ^? guilty (1 :o give a loose to all ! appetites & lu/s ( ! fle%1 "u a pret5ce t x is _! temp] & con/itution leads !m to x2 t x is _! nature incl9es !m to riot 9 all luxury & wantonness3 & t !y d b foll[ ! lead+s ( nature8 ,i w\ld reason a little ) p]sons ( su* a pr(ligate "*1 if !y h n r5\nc$ reason z well z religion4 #a4 ,consid]1 s9n]s1 :e!r y are n "u a great mi/ake1 :ile y say1 t y obey all ! dictates ( nature :5 y ru% on to fle%ly iniquities4 ,h y no natural consci5ce )9 y t =bids ^! vile practices8 ,has x n giv5 y _m a *eck already1 & _m an inw>d reproa*8 ,h y no reason t tells y !re is a ,god1 & a judgm5t1 & a t]rible acc\nt "o day to be giv5 ( ! guilt & madness :i* y n[ indulge8 ,x is b "o "p ( y\r nature !n1 & t ! meane/ & ! vile/ too1 ^: dictates y obey1 :5 y give y\rselves up to all intemp]ance4 ,! v hea!ns h su* a consci5ce 9 !m1 su* a law writt5 9 _! he>ts1 to =bid1 & to condemn ! gross] iniquities2 ,rom4 ii4 #ae4 ,& su* an inw>d monitor belongs to y\r nature too1 unless y h entirely subdu$ & enslav$ y\r spirits1 :i* are ! be/ "p ( y\r natures1 to ! tyranny ( y\r fle%2 unless y h buri$ y\r reason 9 brutal appetite1 & se>$ y\r consci5ce z ) a hot iron1 t !y may nei!r feel nor speak4 #b4 ,y say1 x is nature y obey1 :ile y foll[ aft] fle%ly lu/s2 b is x n nature deprav$ & spoil$8 ,c y ?9k x is ! pure1 ! orig9al & uncorrupt$ nature ( man to foll[ all ! appetites ( fle% & blood1 & live ^u a level ) ! brutes t p]i%8 ,c y imag9e t y\r _s & reason1 & all ! glori\s p[]s ( y\r intellectual nature 9 _! fir/ p]fection1 7 made to be ?us employ$ z lackeys to ! body1 & m]e purveyors to ! fle%8 ,is x n a sign y\r nature is fall5 f its orig9al /ate1 :ile ^! mean] p[]s ( s5se & passion h s mighty & sov]eign an influ5ce2 & is x n r ! dictate ( reason1 & nature2 & true self-love1 t y %\ld seek ! recov]y ( y\r orig9al excell5cies1 t y %\ld use all me?ods to /op & heal ! diseases ( y\r nature1 & to repair ^! ru9s ( humanity4 ,b #c4 ,suppose x 7 ! incl9ation ( animal nature 9 its orig9al frame1 to be intemp]ate1 pr\d1 angry1 impati5t & luxuri\s2 & suppose all ! pres5t evil appetites & passions ( ! fle%1 7 ! att5dants ( man 9 8 fir/ e/ate2 yet has n ,god y\r ,creator & ,gov]nor1 a "r to place y 9 a /ate ( trial1 9 ord] to future rew>ds & puni%m5ts8 ,& may he n =bid y\r _s to comply ) ^! incl9ations ( nature & ! fle%1 z a te/ ( y\r ob$i5ce to ,god y\r ,mak]8 ,is x n prop] !re %\ld be "s difficulties to conqu] 9 su* a probation>y /ate8 ,& if ! ,god :o made y1 has actually appo9t$ ! matt] ( y\r probation or trial1 to be a conflict ( ! _s ) fle% & blood1 has he n a "r to make ?is appo9tm5t8 ,& does n y\r own reason & consci5ce tell y1 t y des]ve 8 ang] & sev]e puni%m5t1 if y ab&on y\rself to all ! wild motions & extravagances ( bodily appetite1 :i* he requires y to resi/ & subdue8 ,be?9k y\rselves1 ,o s9n]s1 h[ y w answ] x to ,god ano!r day2 t :5 he has giv5 y a s\l1 a _s1 a consci5ce to fight aga9/ fle%ly lu/s1 y %\ld n\ri% & indulge !m h\rly8 ,:5 he has (f]$ 8 grace to *ange y\r corrupt natures1 & has s5t 8 only ,son1 & 8 et]nal ,_s to pur*ase p>don = pa/ s9s1 & to make new creatures ( y2 :5 he has taught y y\r duty1 & (f]s div9e aids to fulfil x2 :5 he bo? entreats y z a fri5d1 & comm&s y z a ,god1 to resi/ ^! lu/s ( ! fle% effectually1 & be = ev] holy & happy2 t y %\ld neglect ! laws & m]cies ( a great & condesc5d+ ,god1 & /ill run riot 9 ! pursuit ( =bidd5 passions & pleasure8 ,c y\r he>ts endure1 or y\r h&s be /rong 9 ! day t ! ,god ( v5geance %all appe> 9 flam+ fire1 to make enquiry into su* rebellion8 ,c y be s /upid z to hope1 t ! poor pret5ces ( fle% & nature1 w scre5 y f j & almighty indignation8 ,awake1 awake1 ,o mi/ak5 creatures1 & let ! man )9 y resume its place1 & reason & consci5ce d _! (fice4 ,awake f ?is va9 & dang]\s dream1 ?is fatal security1 & wilful bl9dness4 ,r\se ! p[]s ( y\r s\ls to arm1 & fight 9 opposition to ! s9ful fle%2 arise & be/ir y\rselves ere ! "t ( trial be end$1 & ! decisive s5t5ce ( an (f5d$ ,god1 doom y to mis]ies t h no end4 ,rem>k ,,iv4 ,9 ?is description ( ! pr9ciples ( s9 & hol9ess1 z seat$ 9 our fle%1 or 9 our _s1 we may see ! nature ( ! *ri/ian w>f>e2 t mu* ( x consi/s 9 a fight ( ! _s ) fle% & blood4 ,little d "s *ri/ians consid] h[ mu* ( religion lies 9 wat*+ ov] _! appetites & s5ses1 & sett+ a gu>d ^u ! s9ful t5d5cies ( ! fle%2 little d !y ?9k h[ mu* ( _! piety & _! holy peace dep5ds on keep+ d[n ?is fle%1 & subdu+ x to ! be/ s]vice ( ! s\l4 ,!re may be "s p]sons1 :o "u pret5ce ( s]v+ ,god 9 ! _s1 & ! m exalt$ & ref9$ notions & practices ( *ri/ianity1 give a loose to ! fle%1 9 eat+1 &1 dr9k+1 & dress+1 & all ! luxuries ( life4 ,b c ^! *ri/ians imag9e1 t :5 !y pamp] & indulge t :]e9 s9 is *iefly seat$1 _! spirits %\ld long ma9ta9 _! purity & heav5ly-m9d$ness8 ,/4 ,paul 0 ( ano!r m9d2 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bg4 ,i keep "u my body1 says he2 ,i fight ) my fle% :i* is my great enemy1 1 ,i subdue x1 & be> x d[n1 z ) heavy bl[s1 ,i keep x "u z a slave1 le/ :5 ,i h prea*$ to o!rs1 ,i myself %\ld become a ca/-away2 le/1 :5 ,i h prea*$ to o!rs ! doctr9es ( mortify+ ! fle%1 & ( walk+ accord+ to ! _s1 ,i %\ld indulge su* fle%ly s9s z w\ld prove my et]nal ru94 ,let n any man imag9e1 t ,i am "h tea*+ ! ,romi% p5ances1 & monki% sev]ities2 !re is no necessity ( sack-clo? & begg>y1 sc\rg+ & />v+1 9 ord] to keep ! body fit = ! duties ( religion4 ,surely !re is a m$ium betwe5 ! self-indulg5ce ( "s lazy & c>nal *ri/ians1 & ! sup]/iti\s =ms ( mortify+ ! fle%1 practis$ 9 ! popi% *ur*2 & if1 "u a pret5ce ( sublime spirituality1 we let ! fle%ly appetites get ! ma/]y ( u1 ! prosp]ity1 & ev5 ! safety ( ! s\l1 w be 9 extreme haz>d2 = ,/4 ,pet] & ,/4 ,paul agree well 9 ?is doctr9e1 t fle%ly lu/s w> aga9/ ! s\l2 #a ,pet4 ii4 #aa4 ,i confess ! apo/le tells ! ,ephesians1 *ap vi4 v]4 #ab4 ,we wre/le n aga9/ fle% & blood1 c4 ,b x is pla9 he means no m1 ?an t fle% & blood are n our only enemies1 b t we wre/le also ) pr9cipalities & p[]s1 & spiritual wick$ness1 i4 e4 ) ,satan & ! p[]s ( d>kness4 ,yet we mu/ rememb] t ! p[]s ( d>kness *iefly attack our spirits by means ( our fle%4 ,i _c believe !y w\ld h s mu* advantage ov] our s\ls z !y h1 if our s\ls 7 releas$ f fle% & blood4 ,satan has a *amb] 9 ! imag9ation1 fancy is 8 %op :]e9 to =ge s9ful ?\ghts2 & he is v busy at ?is mis*iev\s "w1 especially :5 ! p[]s ( nature lab\r "u any disease1 & su* z affects ! head & ! n]ves3 ,he seizes ! unhappy opportunity1 & gives great] di/urbances to ! m9d1 by awak5+ ! images ( ! bra9 9 an irregul> mann]1 & /imulat+ & urg+ onw>ds ! too unruly passions4 ,?is crafty adv]s>y is v ready to fi%1 z we say1 9 tr\bl$ wat]s2 :]e ! hum\rs ( ! body are out ( ord]4 ,?us he is wise to make 8 advantage ( all our weaknesses1 & to ga9 "s int]e/ 9 !m1 to execute 8 helli% designs !reby2 #b ,cor4 xii4 #g4 ,a mess5g] ( ,satan & a ?orn 9 ! fle%1 7 bo? toge!r tr\blesome to ,/4 ,paul2 :e!r !y became two di/9ct enemies1 or "o /r5g!n$ by ! influ5ce ( ! o!r1 is h>d to det]m9e2 b ?us mu* seems to be intimat$1 t "s tr\blesome disord] 9 ! fle%1 gave a great occasion to ,satan to buffet ,/4 ,paul m sev]ely1 & d him m mis*ief4 ,x is h>d wre/l+ = a poor sanctifi$ s\l1 ) s viol5t & /rong a yoke-fell[ z our fle%4 ,! p[]s ( ! fle% tw9e ab\t our feeble _s1 & (t5 pull x to ! gr\nd1 & get ! ma/]y ( x4 ,! j man may fall d[n sev5 times1 & rise aga92 b ! wick$ fall into mis*ief1 & attempt n to rise2 ,prov4 xxiv4 #af4 ,we are ti$ to ! fle% :ile we are "h1 & x is ! bigge/1 & ! h>de/ "p ( our /ate ( trial1 to be con/antly ti$ to su* fle% z ours is4 ,all ! adv]s>ies we h besides1 are n equal to ! adv]s>y t dwells ) u1 nor is all _! p[] equal to ! p[] ( our fle% & blood1 ) its re/less urg5cies1 lead+ u away f ,god to s94 ,!re is s close a union betwe5 fle% & _s1 9 ?is /ate1 t we c>ry our prison ab\t u1 ev5 ! fle% 9 :i* we inhabit2 we drag our *a9s ab\t ) u2 we are ti$ d[n to our s5ses2 we are too ne>ly alli$ to ! passions & appetites ( ?is animal 9 :i* ! s\l dwells1 & ^! ! s\l _c ma/] & subdue entirely2 h[ev]1 let u wre/le ) fle% & blood1 z well z ) ! tempt+ _w1 & ! malice ( ,satan2 let u be/ir ourselves1 & fight ! good fight ( fai?1 = ! cr[n is wor? ! lab\r ( ! conque/4 ,yet !re is ano!r difficulty att5ds ?is pact ( our spiritual w>f>e1 viz4 ,?is is a combat to :i* ! ,capta9 ( our ,salvation did n lead u on 9 p]son1 & 9 :i* ,*ri/ nev] w5t be=e u4 ,x is a lab\r ( piety 9 :i* our bless$ ,savi\r 0 n our patt]n2 nor c\ld he be1 = he _h no pr9ciple ( s9 9 8 s\l1 nor any s9ful motion 9 all 8 s5sitive p[]s4 ,8 fle% itself1 9 a lit]al s5se1 0 born ( ! _s1 & he 0 all _s1 all holy4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ ov]-%ad[$ ! bless$ virg92 & t holy ?+ t 0 born ( ,m>y1 0 sanctifi$ 9 its orig9al1 & unit$ to ! et]nal ,son ( ,god2 ,luke i4 #ce4 ,nev] _h he "o disord]ly passion2 nev] "o vici\s appetite1 no crim9al wi%1 no guilty incl9ation2 he knew no excessive t5d5cies t[>ds a lawful object1 nor did he feel any inw>d prop5sity t[>d an unlawful "o4 ,he took "p ( fle% & blood1 inde$ because ! *ildr5 7 p>tak]s ( x3 ,9 all ?+s 0 he made l to 8 bre?r51 b )\t s91 & tempt$ 9 all po9ts1 z we are1 except ?is inw>d & native temptation2 ,heb4 ii4 #ad1 #ag4 & iv4 #ae4 ,?is "p ( our w>f>e1 !re=e1 we h no p]fect patt]n =2 ! lead] ( ! holy army nev] w5t ?r\gh ^! special & sore conflicts1 9 :i* our spirits are daily engag$1 ev5 ! w> ) corrupt nature & s9ful fle%3 yet he pities & sympa?izes ) u2 =1 z ,god1 he kn[s our :ole frame p]fectly2 & he kn[s1 z man1 :at our fle% is1 & :at its s9ful appetites are1 s f> z 8 holy nature w admit ( ?is sympa?y4 ,9 su* a case z ?is1 :i* he nev] exp]i5c$1 yet he supplies u ) su* grace z is effectually suit$ to relieve ^! agonies2 & ! k9d angel ( ! cov5ant w be at our "r-h&1 to /r5g!n ! s9c]e combatants1 t !y be n ov]come4 ,rem>k ,v4 ,h[ mu* d our fell[-*ri/ians des]ve our pity1 t lab\r "u great difficulties1 & great d>kness1 ?r\gh ! p]v]se hum\rs ( _! fle%8 ?r\gh ! unt[>d con/itutions ( _! nature1 ?r\gh ! peevi%1 or pr\d1 or malici\s1 or passionate temp]s ( _! mortal body8 ,"s h a m wra?ful1 "s a m wanton mixture ( blood & natural spirits2 o!rs aga9 m melan*oly 9 _! con/itution1 are ready to ov]:elm !mselves ) despair & unbeliev+ sorr[s2 !y g on fight+ & m\rn+ all ! day long1 ) _m a viol5t conte/1 _m a groan & /ruggle1 _m a %>p combat1 & p]haps ) _m a w\nd too4 ,!y are (t5 ^u _! knees = /r5g? to subdue ?is ev] pres5t enemy ! fle%1 & c ga9 b little advantage2 !y are fight+ f day to day1 & _! s9s are s p[]ful /ill1 t !y ?9k !y nev] get ne>] to ! conque/3 !y lab\r & toil1 pray & endeav\r to obta9 div9e assi/ance1 & yet are too (t5 ov]come4 ,?is is ! case ( _m a *ri/ian :o ha? "s /rong corruption m+l$ ) 8 con/itution4 ,let u pity su* & pray = !m too1 & n be ha/y 9 c5sur+ _! "* & _! /ate3 ,bless ,god if y\r con/itution be ( a happi] m\ld1 & if y\r trials are n s great1 & y\r temptations s heavy z !irs4 ,b y w say1 8,!y s9 (t51 & fall v f\lly1 & di%on\r religion m ?an y40 ,x may be s2 b x may be !y fight h>d] ?an y d1 & lab\r ) m assiduity1 & ex]cise m grace ?an ev] y did1 & yet are m frequ5tly ov]come by s92 s /rong is ! con/itutional iniquity 9 "s natures1 m ?an x is 9 o!rs4 ,!re=e :ile y condemn ! s91 let n ! poor /riv+ m\rn+ s9n] be c5sur$ heavily z to 8 "*1 or z to 8 e/ate4 ,x 0 said ( a v great man ( ,god h]et(ore1 t he _h grace en\gh = t5 m51 b n half en\gh = himself1 because 8 natural con/itution 0 s v viol5t & passionate4 ,:5 ?\ see/ !re=e a *ri/ian (t5 9 sorr[1 confess+ 8 follies1 & cont9ually humbl$ "u a s5se ( ! levity ( 8 _s1 or ! vanity ( 8 natural temp]2 :5 he grieves1 t 9 su* & su* a season1 he has indulg$ unlawful airs1 & compli$ too f> ) ! vices ( company1 :5 ?\ obs]ve/ 8 _s vex$ & pa9$ inw>dly1 t he has indulg$ any crim9al appetite or passion beyond :at has be5 visible 9 ?y own conduct2 d n pride ?yself 9 ?y own purity1 or disda9 ?y m\rn+ bro!r1 b say )9 ?yself1 8,p]haps he has wat*$ & lab\r$ m ?an ,i h done1 & yet 8 own iniquity 0 too /rong = him40 ,?9k ) ?yself t he 0 wre/l+ ) a giant1 & f\ght h>d1 & 0 ov]come2 b ?y own combat 0 b z x 7 ) a dw>f or *ild1 ) "s feebl] vice t _h less root 9 ?y con/itution2 & !re=e ?\gh ?\ ha/ lab\r$ less1 yet ?\ ha/ ga9$ ! victory4 ,& to enc\rage su* m\rn+ *ri/ians1 let me add1 t 9 ! future /ate1 x is probable1 ! sa9ts %all be rew>d$ n s mu* accord+ to _! actual success & victory1 z accord+ to ! toil & lab\r ( ! combat4 ,yet take ?is caution by ! way too3 ,su* p]sons %\ld n ?9k !mselves innoc5t1 because !y fight h>d] aga9/ s9 ?an o!rs d2 let !m n ?9k all w>n+s useless1 nor be angry ) ! g5tle admonitions ( _! fri5ds1 z ?\gh !y 7 h>d c5sures3 = su* *ri/ians h m ne$ ( w>n+ ?an o!rs1 because !y are m 9 dang]4 ,!y ought to be cry+ out on !mselves cont9ually1 ,o wret*$ creature6 :o %all deliv] me8 ,!y %\ld beg repro(s1 & say1 ,let ! righte\s mite me1 x %all be k9dness2 & let him reprove me1 x %all be an excell5t oil t %all n break my head3 ,rom4 vii4 #bd4 ,psal4 cxli4 #e4 ,let my bre?r5 wat* ov] me1 = ,i f9d ,i am n suffici5t to be my own keep]2 & let !m h compassion on me1 pluck+ me out ( ! fire1 = ,i hate1 z well z !y1 ! g>m5t spott$ ) ! fle%2 ,jude1 v]4 #bc4 ,?us ! fle% mu/ be br\ght "u by con/ant wat*fulness1 pray]1 & resi/ance1 else we _c ma9ta9 hol9ess & peace4 ,take he$ !re=e1 ,o feeble & tempt$ *ri/ian1 :ile ?\ art by pray] engag+ ! heav5ly alliance on ?y side1 t ?\ let n ?y own weapons drop1 b ma9ta9 ! w>4 ,! fight is to la/ b ?reescore ye>s & t52 if ?\ ov]come1 !re is ! cr[n ( life ready = !e1 :i* ,jesus ! ,judge %all be/[1 on all ! conqu]ors4 ,rem>k ,,vi4 ,h[ %\ld we rejoice 9 hope ( t h\r t %all release u f ?is s9ful fle%2 :5 we %all s]ve ,god 9 _s )\t a clog1 )\t a tempt]6 ,o ) :at a reli% ( sacr$ pleasure %\ld a sa9t read ^? words 9 #b ,cor4 v4 #h4 ,abs5t f ! body1 & pres5t ) ! ,"l2 ,abs5t f ?is traitor1 ?is vex+ enemy1 t we con/antly c>ry ab\t ) u6 ,abs5t f ! clog & *a9 ( ?is s9ful fle%1 ! prison :]e9 we are kept 9 d>kness1 & are conf9$ f ,god6 ,abs5t f ^! eyes t h drawn our s\ls af> f ,god by v>i\s temptations8 & abs5t f ^! e>s by :i* we h be5 allur$ to transgression & defil+ iniquities6 ,abs5t f ^? lu/s & passions1 f t fe> & t hope1 t pleasure & t pa91 t love1 t desire1 & t ang]1 :i* are all c>nal1 & seat$ 9 ! fle%ly nature1 & become ! spr+ & occasion ( s mu* s9 to our s\ls 9 ?is /ate4 ,abs5t f ! body1 & pres5t ) ! ,"l3 ,me?9ks !re is a heav5 conta9$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( ^! words1 abs5t f ! body2 & a d\ble happ9ess 9 ! la/1 pres5t ) ! ,"l3 pres5t ) him :o ha? sav$ our spirits ?r\gh all ! days ( our *ri/ian conflict1 & ha? giv5 u ! f9al victory3 ,pres5t ) t ,god1 :o %all et]nally influ5ce u to all hol9ess1 :o %all =ev] %9e ^u u ) 8 own beams1 & make u con=mable to 8 own holy image3 ,pres5t ) t ,"l & ,savi\r1 f :om x %all n be 9 ! p[] ( all creatures to div]t or draw u aside4 ,x is by our fle% 9 ?is _w t we are a-k9 to s _m temptations1 a-k9 to all ! objects t /& ar\nd u1 to tempt u f our ,god2 & we are ready to cry out1 8,o ! bless$ angels t 7 nev] a-k9 to ! fle%6 ,o ^? bless$ spirits1 :o move swift z flames to execute ! w ( _! ,god1 )\t ! incumb]ance ( fle%1 )\t be+ allur$ by t mo/ p[]ful & successful tempt]6 ,happy be+s6 !y "k n our toils2 !y feel !m n2 !y are all _s2 !y are all holy6 ,o ! bless$ sa9ts 9 glory1 t are releas$ f _! fle%1 :i* once !y _h s _m1 & s sore combats )6 ,_! fle%1 :i* h]et(ore prison$ !m1 & pa9$ !m1 & drew !m (t5 away f ,god1 contr>y to t heav5ly bias t 0 put ^u _! s\ls by ,god ! ,sanctifi]60 ,b we rejoice 9 hope t our turn %all come too4 ,!re is a day ( deliv]ance f ?is s9ful fle% provid$ = u4 ,all our times are 9 ! h& ( ,god2 & ! be/ "t1 is ! "t ( release f ?is s9ful companion4 ,let our fai? say1 8,i read 9 ! promises t ?is same happ9ess belongs to me1 :i* ! sa9ts above are n[ possess$ (3 ,x is com+1 x is com+ z fa/ z "t & ! heav5s c move1 z fa/ z days & h\rs c remove out ( ! way40 ,!n we %all h no fle% = ! _w to lodge "o temptation 91 nor = ,satan to make use ( z an eng9e ( 8 malice1 to batt] ! con/ancy & duty ( our s\ls2 !n we %all be fre$ f all ^? me?ods ( injury to our spirits1 :i* we receive n[ by means ( ! fle%4 ,?us at ! day ( our dea? is d]iv$ a glori\s lib]ty1 & !nce we date our joys2 b our joys rise high inde$1 if our fai? c b look a little f>!r1 & take a prospect ( t day1 :5 our fle% %all be rais$ 9 p]fect hol9ess1 & our spirits completely holy1 %all be rejo9$ to x2 !n x %all be no m1 true1 t fle% & _s lu/ aga9/ ea* o!r1 & ^! two are contr>y2 = fle% & _s %all bo? draw "o way1 bo? lead u t[>ds our div9e orig9al1 & ! fir/ ,fa!r ( our m9ds1 %all concur toge!r to influ5ce u to p]fect hol9ess2 !n1 :5 our spirits %all be l ,god1 ! fir/ & be/ ( ,spirits2 & :5 our fle% %all be l ! fle% ( ! ,son ( ,god1 t great patt]n ( a glorifi$ body4 ,& ?is day w surely come1 = our ,r$eem] ) 8 body is glorifi$ 9 heav51 & he sits !re z a patt]n ( our bodies to be glorifi$1 & a pl$ge to assure u ( x too4 ,o come ! day :5 he %all *ange ^! bodies ( our vil5ess into ! =m ( ! body ( 8 glory6 & he c easily d x1 by t p[] :]eby he c subdue all ?+s to himself2 ,phil4 iii4 #ba4 ,!n %all our fle% & our _s jo9 sweetly toge!r & ea* ( !m fulfil & enjoy _! "p1 9 ! bus9ess & bless$ness provid$ = !m 9 regions ( unkn[n pleasure4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,iv4 ,fle% & ,_s2 or1 ! ,pr9ciples ( ,s9 & ,hol9ess4 ,:at va9 desires1 & passions va91 ,att5d ?is mortal clay6 ,(t h !y pi]c'd my s\l ) pa91 ,& drawn my he>t a/ray4 ,h[ h ,i w&]'d f my ,god1 ,& foll[+ s9 & %ame1 ,9 ?is vile _w ( fle% & blood ,defil'd my nobl] frame6 ,= ev] bless$ be ?y grace ,t =m'd my _s new1 ,& made x ( an heav5-born race1 ,?y glory to pursue4 ,my _s holds p]petual w>1 ,& wre/les & compla9s1 ,& views ! happy mom5t ne>1 ,t %all dissolve its *a9s4 ,*e]ful 9 dea? ,i close my eyes1 ,to "p ) ev'ry lu/1 ,& *>ge my fle% :5e'er x rise1 ,to leave !m 9 ! du/4 ,h[ w\ld my pur] _s fe> ,to put ?is body on1 ,if its old tempt+ p[]s 7 !re1 ,nor lu/s1 nor passions gone6 ,,s]mon ,v4 ,! ,s\l draw+ ne> to ,god 9 pray]4 ,,job xxiii4 #c1 #d4--,o t ,i knew :]e ,i might f9d him3 t ,i might come ev5 to 8 seat2 ,i w\ld ord] my cause be=e him1 & fill my m\? ) argum5ts4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p4 ,?is book ( ,job might1 p]haps1 be ! fir/ & e>lie/ "p ( all ! writt5 ^w ( ,god2 = le>n$ m51 ^u good gr\nd1 suppose t ?is hi/ory 0 eld] ?an ! days ( ,moses1 & yet x ha? _m a sweet less5 ( exp]im5tal religion 9 x1 to tea* ! disciples ( ,*ri/2 we may le>n _m duties & com=ts f x 9 our day1 ^u :om ! ends ( ! _w are come4 ,! /yle ( x 9 "s p>ts is s magnific5t & solemn1 9 o!rs s t5d] & affectionate1 t we mu/ feel some?+ ( dev\t passion :5 we read ?is hi/ory1 if our he>ts are b 9 a s]i\s frame1 & if our temp] or circum/ances ( m9d or body h any ?+ a-k9 to ! grief or piety ( ?is good man4 ,job _h n[ he>d long /ories ( accusation f 8 fri5ds :ile he 0 b[$ d[n1 & groan+ "u ! heavy provid5ces ( ,god2 !y p]secut$ him :om ,god _h smitt51 & p\r$ 9 fre% sorr[s ^u all 8 w\nds4 ,i w turn aside1 sai? he1 f man1 = mis]able com=t]s are ye all2 & ,i w address myself to ,god1 ev5 to ! ,god t smites me4 ,o t knew :]e ,i might f9d him6 ,! /roke ( ! fa!r do? n make ! *ild fly f him1 b come ne>]1 & b[ himself be=e 8 be/ fri5d3 ?is is ! filial temp] ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 8,my compla9t is bitt]1 7sai? ,job1 v]4 #b47 because ( my sorr[s f ! h& ( ,god1 & f ! accusations & reproa*es ( my fri5ds2 y may ?9k ,i am too lavi% 9 my compla9+s & my cont9ual cries1 b ,i feel m ?an ,i compla9 (40 ,& !re=e ,job is set up z a patt]n ( pati5ce2 = he c\ld say1 my /roke is heavi] ?an my groan+4 ,!re are "s ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god :o give !mselves up to a p]petual habit ( compla9ts & groans1 ?\gh no trial ha? befall5 !m b :at is common to m52 !y make all ar\nd !m s5sible ( e less] pa9 !y feel1 & be+ always uneasy 9 !mselves1 !y take ! k9de/ & g5tle/ admonition = an accusation2 & :ile !y imag9e !mselves 9 ! case ( ,job1 !y res5t highly e real or suspect$ injury3 9 %ort1 !y make a great "p ( _! own sorr[s !mselves1 & !n !y cry out & compla92 & among _! dismal compla9+s1 !y (t51 )\t reason1 assume ! words ( ,job z _! own1 & say1 my /roke is heavi] ?an my groan+4 ,9 "s p]sons ?is is ! temp] ( _! natures1 & 9 o!rs a m]e di/emp] ( ! body2 b bo? ought to wat* aga9/ x1 & resi/ x1 because x appe>s s mu* l s9ful impati5ce & fretfulness1 t x _c be indulg$ )\t s94 ,!re are o!rs1 ^: real afflictions are dreadful inde$1 & uncommon1 :o seem to tire all _! fri5ds ) _! compla9ts too2 b1 x may be1 if we knew all _! v>iety ( sorr[s1 & c\ld take an intimate view ( e outw>d & inw>d w\nd1 we %\ld ackn[l$ge _! /roke 0 heavi] ?an _! groan+2 & especially :5 ,god is 9 su* a measure abs5t f !m too1 t !y are at a loss1 z ,job 01 h[ !y %\ld come at him or conv]se ) ! heav5ly ,fa!r3 !n _! s\ls break out into vehem5t desires1 ,o t ,i knew :]e ,i might f9d him6 ,a *ild ( ,god :o is wont to ma9ta9 a con/ant & humble correspond5ce ) heav51 does (t5 receive su* s5sible influ5ces ( in/ruction & com=t f ! ?rone ( grace1 t he is l$ on sweetly 9 ! pa? ( daily duty1 by ! guid+ provid5ces ( ,god1 & by ! secret directions ( 8 ,holy ,_s4 ,he f9ds div9e pleasure 9 8 morn+ addresses to ! m]cy-seat1 & returns to ! ?rone 9 ! ev5+ ) joy 9 8 he>t1 & praise ^u 8 tongue4 ,he has some?+ to d ) ! great ,god1 9 a way ( humble devotion1 9 all 8 important conc]ns2 b if ,god retire & )draw f him1 he feels & bemoans ! div9e abs5ce1 & 8 he>t m$itates grief & compla9ts2 & :5 at ! same "t he is press$ ) o!r burd5s too1 he brea!s aft] ,god ) a sacr$ impati5ce1 & longs to "k :]e he may f9d him3 !n says ! s\l1 8,o if ,i c\ld b come ne> to ! seat ( ,god1 9 my addresses to him1 ,i w\ld ord] my cause be=e him1 & fill my m\? ) argum5ts40 ,?is br+s me to ! doctr9e1 :i* %all be ! subject ( my disc\rse4 ,obs]vation4 ,:5 a *ri/ian gets ne> ! seat ( ,god 9 pray]1 he tells him all 8 sorr[s1 & pleads ) him = relief4 ,9 disc\rs+ on ?is doctr9e ,i %all consid] f\r ?+s4--,i4 ,h[ may we "k :5 a s\l gets ne> to ,god 9 pray]2 or :at is to get ne> ! seat ( ,god4--,,ii4 ,:at are ! p>ticul> subjects ( holy conv]se betwe5 ,god & ! s\l4--,,iii4 ,:y su* a s\l tells ,god all 8 sorr[s4--,,iv4 ,h[ he pleads ) ,god = relief4 ,fir/1 ,h[ may we "k :5 a s\l gets ne> ! seat ( ,god 9 pray]8 ,i answ]1 !re w be "s or all ^! att5dants ( ne>ness to ,god4 ,i4 ,!re w be an inw>d s5se ( ! sev]al glories ( ,god1 & suitable ex]cises ( grace 9 ! s\l4 ,= :5 we get ne> to ,god1 we see him1 we are 9 8 pres5ce2 he is !n1 z x 71 be=e ! eyes ( ! s\l1 ev5 z ! s\l is at all times be=e ! eyes ( ,god4 ,!re w be some?+ ( su* a spiritual s5se ( ! pres5ce ( ,god1 z we %all h :5 our s\ls are dismiss$ f ! prison ( ?is fle%1 & see him face to face1 ?\gh 9 a f> less degree3 ,x is some?+ t resembles ! future vision ( ,god 9 ! bless$ _w ( spirits2 & ^? s\ls :o h _h mu* intimacy ) ,god 9 pray]1 w tell y t !y "k1 9 "s measure1 :at heav5 is4 ,! s\l1 :5 x gets ne> to ,god1 ev5 to 8 seat beholds sev]al ( 8 glories display$ !re2 = x is a seat ( maje/y1 a seat ( judgm5t1 & a seat ( m]cy4 ,"u ^! ?ree *>act]s is ! seat ( ,god di/+ui%$ 9 scripture2 & because ?is ^w is "p ( my text1 ,i %all !re=e a little enl>ge ^u ^! heads4 ,:5 ! s\l gets ne> to ,god1 x sees him1 #a4 ,z ^u a seat ( maje/y4 ,!re he appe>s to ! s\l 9 ! fir/ notion ( 8 div9ity or godhead1 z self-suffici5t1 & ! fir/ ( be+s3 ,he appe>s !re z ! inf9ite ocean1 ! unmeasurable f\nta9 ( be+1 & p]fection1 & bless$ness2 & ! s\l1 9 a due ex]cise ( grace1 %r9ks1 z x 71 into no?+ be=e him1 z a drop1 or a du/1 a m]e atom ( be+4 ,! s\l is 9 its own eyes at t "t1 :at x is always 9 ! eyes ( ,god1 z no?+1 & less ?an no?+ & vanity4 ,he appe>s !n 9 ! glory ( 8 all-suffici5ce1 z an almighty ,creator1 giv+ bir?1 & life1 & be+ to all ?+s2 & ! s\l1 9 a due ex]cise ( grace1 /&s be=e him z a dep5dant creature1 receiv+ all its p[]s & be+ f him1 support$ e mom5t by him1 & ready to s9k into utt] no?+1 if ,god )draw t support4 ,su* is ,god1 & su* is ! s\l1 :5 ! s\l draws ne> to ,god 9 wor%ip4 ,he appe>s aga9 ^u 8 seat ( maje/y z a sov]eign1 9 ! glory ( 8 inf9ite supremacy1 & ! s\l sees him z ! supreme ( be+s1 owns 8 j sov]eignty1 & subjects itself afre%1 & = ev] to 8 high dom9ion4 ,o ) :at deep humility & self-abasem5t do? ! sa9t1 consid]$ m]ely z a creature1 ca/ himself d[n at ! foot ( ,god1 :5 he comes ne> to ! seat ( 8 maje/y6 ,behold1 sai? ,abraham1 ,i n[ h tak5 ^u me to speak unto !e1 ,i :o am b du/ & a%es2 ,g54 xviii4 #bg4 ,?is is ! language ( a sa9t :5 got ne> to ! seat ( ! maje/y ( ,god1 8,be=e ,i _h se5 !e z su* a sov]eign1 ,i 0 re/ive & /ubborn3 9 times pa/ ,i qu>rell$ ) ,god because ( difficult duties impos$ ^u me1 & because ( ! difficult disp5sations ,i 0 made to pass ?r\gh2 b n[ ,i behold ,god s inf9itely my sup]ior1 t ,i c qu>rel no m ) any duty1 or any difficulty2 ,i submit to all 8 w3 :atsoev] he w h me be1 t ,i am2 :atsoev] he bids me d1 t ,i d2 = x is fit he %\ld be a sov]eign1 & ,i %\ld be a subject4 ,i give myself to him afre%1 & = ev]1 t he may dispose ( me accord+ to 8 own w & = 8 own glory3 ,i w\ld be m reg>dless ( myself1 & m reg>dful ( my ,god2 x is fit he %\ld be ! ultimate end ( all t ,i c be1 & all t ,i c d1 = he is my sov]eign40 ,aga91 :5 a s\l is ne> to ,god1 ,god appe>s 9 ! glory ( 8 hol9ess2 = ! seat ( 8 maje/y is call$ ! ?rone ( 8 hol9ess2 ,ps4 xlvii4 #h4 ,& !n ! heav5s are n clean 9 8 sight3 & ! s\l cries out ) ^? wor%ipp+ s]aphims1 ,holy1 holy1 holy1 is ! ,"l ( ho/s2 ! :ole e>? is full ( 8 glory3 & jo9s ) ,isaiah1 ! wor%ipp+ sa9t1 9 t humble language1 :o is me1 = ,i am a man ( unclean lips1 c4 ,y see ! "* ( a sa9t gett+ ne> to ,god1 & /&+ be=e ! seat ( 8 maje/y2 ,is4 vi4 #c1 #d4 :]e ! angels & ! prophet wor%ip toge!r ) ! deepe/ humility4 8,i h he>d ( ?y hol9ess be=e1 says ! s\l1 & ,i h he>d be=e ( ?y glory af> (f2 b n[ m9e eyes see x1 & ,i abhor myself 9 du/ & a%es02 ,job xliii4 #f4 #b4 ,8 seat is to be consid]$ z a seat ( judgm5t2 = ,god is n only a k+1 b a judge3 & ,job has1 )\t d\bt1 a ref]5ce to ?is 9 my text1 because ! language :i* he uses1 seems suit$ to a ?rone ( judicature1 a ?rone ( ju/ice4 8,if ,i c\ld get ne> 8 seat1 ,i w\ld ord] my cause be=e him1 ,i w\ld plead ) him40 ,! s\l t gets ne> to ,god1 sees him sitt+ ^u a seat ( judgm5t1 z an omnisci5t ,god3 he looks l ! judge ( all ! e>?1 & 8 eyes are l a flame ( fire to se>* our s\ls to ! c5tre1 & to "k our mo/ hidd5 ?\ghts3 ! s\l !n attempts no m to conceal itself1 no m to hide its guilt or its wret*$ness2 = x beholds ^? eyes ( ,god t see ?r\gh all ?+s1 t se>* into ! deepe/ hypocrisy1 & x is impossible t any ?+ %\ld be conceal$ f him4 8,behold ,i am be=e t ,god1 says ! s\l1 be=e :om no?+ c be hid2 be=e :om all ?+s are nak$ & op52 & x is ) him t ,i h to d2 !re=e ,i op5 my he>t be=e him1 & ,i spread op5 all my inw>d p[]s1 = he sees & kn[s !m all1 %\ld ,i attempt to conceal !m40 8,i behold him 9 8 inf9ite & inflexible ju/ice1 z well z 9 8 all-see+ k2 & ,i cry out1 ,if ?\1 ,o ,"l1 %\lde/ m>k iniquity1 ,o ,"l :o %\ld /&80 ,ps4 cxxx4 #d4 ,?is is ! language ( ! holie/ sa9t gett+ ne> to ,god "h on e>?1 z seat$ ^u a seat ( judgm5t4 ,! s\l beholds him also z girt ) resi/less p[] to execute 8 own laws2 & ! ?und] ( 8 p[]1 says ,job :o c und]/&8 xxvi4 #ad4 ,he has armies ( angels1 m9i/]s ( fire1 att5dants on 8 tribunal1 & swift to execute ! s5t5ce ( 8 m\?4 ,! sa9t sees him ?us inve/$1 ?us surr\nd$1 & adores & fe>s be=e him4 ,! s\l beholds him ) rew>ds 9 "o h&1 & puni%m5ts 9 ! o!r2 inf9ite rew>ds1 & inf9ite puni%m5ts2 di/ribut+ to ! unse5 _w p]petual bless$ness1 & p]petual pa9s4 8,i behold him array$ 9 ?is glory1 sai? ! sa9t1 ,i expect my s5t5ce f 8 lips1 f :5ce et]nal bless+s1 & et]nal curses1 are disp5s$ to all ! regions ( heav5 & hell2 b he w n plead aga9/ me ) 8 great p[]2 ! s5t5ce t comes =? f 8 m\?1 ,i tru/1 %all be on my side40 #c4 ,he appe>s z sitt+ ^u a ?rone ( grace4 ,! maje/y & judgm5t t belong to 8 seat1 d n =bid m]cy to att5d him2 he sits ^u a seat ( m]cy1 & !re1 says ,job1 ! righte\s might surety dispute ) him2 xxiii4 #g4 & !re ,i %\ld be deliv]$ f 8 t]rors z an av5g+ ,god2 !re1 ?\gh he judge me1 yet he w plead my cause2 = ! same ,judge t sits ^u a ?rone ( glory1 has tak5 ^u him to become my ,advocate4 8,!re ,i behold him1 says ! s\l1 ) millions ( p>dons = vile transgressors1 & ) abundant fav\r = rebels2 su* a rebel am ,i1 & su* a transgressor1 & yet !re is p>don & grace = me4 ,i behold !re ri*es & raim5t = ! poor1 ! ne$y1 & ! nak$1 & help = ! weak believ]40 ,!re goodness appe>s 9 ! face ( ,god1 9 all ! sweet v>iety ( its div9e =ms4 ,!re appe>s long-suff]+ = old s9n]s1 & pati5ce = repeat$ guilt1 & pity = ! mis]able1 & free grace = ^? t des]ve no?+ b v5geance4 ,all ?is discov]s itself 9 ! face ( ,god1 to a s\l t gets ne> him1 ev5 to 8 m]cy-seat2 & ! s\l b[s1 & wond]s1 & wor%ips1 & makes /ill ne>] approa*es1 & receives ! grace1 & rejoices 9 ! salvation4 ,! s\l puts 9 = a %>e 9 ?is m]cy ) fai? & hope1 & w n be d5i$1 w n be exclud$2 !n he uses t holy boldness1 t 1 or lib]ty ( spee*2 ,heb4 iv4 #af4 ,& ?is is ! language ( fai?1 :5 ! s\l gets ne> to ,god3 8,s9ce !re are s _m millions ( p>dons ) !e = s9n]s1 ,i w n g away )\t "o2 s9ce !re is su* a righte\sness z t ( ?9e own ,son to clo! ! nak$1 ,i w n g away )\t be+ clo!d ) ?is righte\sness2 s9ce !re are su* supplies ( /r5g? = ! weak1 ,i w n leave ?y seat till ,i get "s /r5g?40 ,! s\l !n wre/les & pleads1 & makes supplication z ,jacob did :5 he came ne> to ,god2 ,g54 xxxii4 #bb4 ,i w n let !e g1 except ?\ bless me4 ,! s\l beholds 9 ,god m]cy en\gh = ! l>ge/ multitude ( s9n]s1 & p>dons l>ge en\gh = ! blacke/ (f5ces2 x sees ,paul ! p]secutor & blasphem] s ne> to ! "r-h& ( ,god 9 glory1 t x cries out ) a joyful fai?1 8,all ! aggravations ( my guilt %all no m divide me f ! m]cy-seat1 %all no m prev5t my hope & help 9 ,god2 = !re sits ,paul ! p]secutor & blasphem]2 & he 0 set =? z an example h[ full ,god is ( m]cy60 #a ,tim4 i4 #af4 ,i obta9$ m]cy1 t 9 me fir/ ,*ri/ ,jesus might %ew all long-suff]+1 = a patt]n to believ]s4 ,?is is ! temp]1 ?is is ! voice1 & ?is is ! language ( a s\l t gets ne> to ,god1 ev5 to 8 seat1 consid]$ z a seat ( maje/y1 ( judgm5t1 & ( grace4 ,i proce$ n[ to ! second sign or att5dant ( holy ne>ness to ,god 9 pray]4 ,,ii4 ,:5 a s\l comes ne> to ,god 9 pray]1 !re w g5]ally be "s sweet ta/e ( ! special love ( ,god1 & w>m returns ( love aga9 to ,god f ! s\l4 ,! s\l t comes ne> to ,god is n satisfi$ m]ely ) l[ degrees ( fai? & hope1 ) "s feeble dep5dance1 & "s fa9t expectations ( m]cy2 x c h>dly leave ,god till x has an assurance4 ,fai? & hope 9 ! m]cy ( ,god1 are diff]5t f t joy t arises f ! imm$iate s5sations ( div9e love4 ,! ,psalmi/ 9 ! lxiii4 ,psalm1 v]4 #a1 #b1 c4 seems to h a ref]5ce to bo? ^! p>ticul>s toge!r1 :i* ,i h already m5tion$4 ,my s\l ?ir/e? = !e1 my fle% longe? = !e--to see ?y p[] & ?y glory1 s z ,i h se5 !e 9 ! sanctu>y4 8,i h se5 !e 9 ! sanctu>y z sitt+ ^u a ?rone ( maje/y1 on a seat ( judgm5t & ( grace2 ,i h se5 ?y p[] & ?y glory !re1 & ,i h se5 some?+ m ?an ?is1 ,i h ta/$ "s special-lov+-k9dness1 & t lov+-k9dness is bett] ?an life1 !re=e my lips %all praise !e4 ,i h _h a s5se ( ! special love ( ,god %$ abroad 9 my s\l1 ,i h kn[n 8 love is ex]cis$ t[>d me1 !re=e my s\l is full ( praise40 ,god w seldom let a s\l t is got s ne> him by holy lab\r & f]v5cy ( _s1 g away m]ely ) hope & dep5dance1 )\t "s sacr$ delight & joy4 ,a sa9t t has drawn ne> to ,god 9 wor%ip1 w tell y 8 own ri* exp]i5ce1 & say1 8,:5 ,i f\nd him :om my s\l love?1 ,i 0 con/ra9$ to break =? into ^! sweet expressions1 ,i am my belov$'s & my belov$ is m9e3 = ,i love him above all ?+s1 & my love is b ! effect ( 84 ,9 t bless$ h\r ,i felt1 & ,i 0 assur$ ( t mutual relation betwe5 ,god & me3 ,i f\nd s mu* ( 8 image /amp$ on me1 t ,i knew ,i 0 ! ,"l's3 :5ce ,i rejoice 9 ! full p]suasion ( 8 love4 ,i "k he loves me1 = 8 sanctify+ ,_s ha? witness$ ) my _s1 t ,i am "o ( 8 *ildr52 & ,i "k t ,i love him1 = my _s witnesse? also z an e*o to 8 ,_s1 t ,i h *os5 him = my ,fa!r1 my ,rul]1 & my ,god1 & h surr5d]$ myself to him on 8 own t]ms2 & ,i address him z my ,fa!r1 ) words ( ! *oice/ affection1 & ( mo/ ende>$ s5tim5ts ( s\l40 ,:5 a p]son 9 :om grace is wr\ght1 gets s ne> to ,god1 & sees ?is ,god 9 8 own lovel9ess1 & 9 8 k9de/ p]fections1 !re are "s new div9e passions k9dl$ 9 ! s\l t[>ds ?is ,god1 t[>ds ?is fir/ beauty1 t[>ds ?is orig9al ( all p]fection & goodness2 & ,god w seldom let "o come s ne> him1 )\t %ew+ him ! love ( 8 he>t2 & ! "n ( ! dev\t wor%ipp] grav51 z x 71 on ! palms ( 8 h&s1 or 9 ! book ( 8 m]cy4 ,he speaks to ! s\l 9 8 own div9e language1 8,son1 or daught]1 be ( good *e]1 ?y s9s are =giv5 !e4 ,o man1 ?\ art greatly belov$4 ,i am y\r ,god1 & y are my p4 ,i h b\ght !e de>1 & ?\ art m9e4 ,i h creat$ !e1 ,o ,jacob2 ,i h =m$ !e1 ,o ,israel2 ,i h r$eem$ !e1 ,o believ]1 & ?\ art = ev] m9e40 ,& su* discov]ies ( ! love ( ,god to ! s\l1 draw out /ill m love f ! s\l t[>ds ,god1 & raise m sacr$ ex]cises ( div9e love 9 "o h\r1 ?an a :ole ye> ( common devotions c d2 & ! sa9t le>ns m ( ?is sacr$ s5sation ( ! love ( ,god1 ?an ye>s ( cold & common devotions w\ld tea* him4 ,,iii4 ,:5 ! s\l gets ne> to ,god 9 pray]1 !re w be a hatr$ ( s9 at ! v ?\ghts ( x1 & holy melt+s & m\rn+s "u ! remembrance ( its own s9s4 8,h[ hateful does s9 appe>1 w ! s\l say1 n[ ,i am come s ne> to ! seat ( a ,holy ,god6 ,nev] did ,i see s9 9 s d>k & s odi\s col\rs1 z ?is h\r reveals & discov]s to me2 nev] did ,i s s5sibly behold ! abom9ation t is 9 all s91 z n[ ,i d2 ,i nev] saw x s contr>y to all t is 9 ,god1 to 8 hol9ess1 to 8 glory1 to 8 ju/ice1 & to 8 grace4 ,o wret* t ,i am1 t ,i %\ld ev] h indulg$ iniquity6 t ,i %\ld ev] h borne ) su* an inf9ite evil 9 my he>t8 t ,i %\ld ev] take delight 9 su* mis*ief aga9/ ,god6 ,n[ ,i hate & abhor myself because ( s94 ,o t my head 7 wat]s1 & my eyes a f\nta9 ( te>s1 t ,i might weep day & night1 because ,i h be5 su* a s9n] s long1 & because ,i am s mu* a s9n] /ill60 ,! he>t ( a sa9t t comes ne> to ,god1 is pa9$ at ! memory ( old s9s2 & toge!r ) a pres5t sweetness ( div9e love1 !re is a sort ( angui% at ! ?\ghts ( pa/ iniquities4 ,a pres5t ,god w make pa/ s9s look dreadful & he9\s2 !re=e x is t s9 looks s little to u1 & appe>s s light a ?+1 because we seldom get ne> to ! seat ( ,god1 & br+ our iniquities to t div9e light4 ,x is a v common in/ance1 & y all "k x1 t a blot or spot on a pap] or g>m5t1 looks s mu* deep]1 :5 ! place y view x 9 is light]2 at noon-day1 & 9 ! eye ( ! sun1 ^? small] blemi%es appe>1 :i* at o!r times are utt]ly unse51 & e great] spot1 e f\l] /a91 looks mo/ odi\s & disagreeable4 ,j ?us x is ) ! s\l1 :5 x is display$ "u ! eye ( ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness2 e blemi%1 e defilem5t appe>s1 & ! s\l hates itself s f> z x is s9ful1 :ile s9 itself looks inf9itely m odi\s4 ,!re=e ,job says1 ix4 #cj4 ,%\ld ,i wa% myself 9 sn[-wat]1 & make myself nev] s clean1 ?\ w\lde/ plunge me 9 ! dit*1 & my own clo!s w\ld abhor me2 t is1 8%\ld ,i use all ! me?ods ( cleans+ t are possible1 & !n ent] into ?y imm$iate pres5ce1 t light ( ?y pres5ce w\ld discov] s _m spots & defilem5ts ^u me1 z if ,i _h j plung$ myself 9 a dit*1 & my g>m5ts _h be5 all ov] defil$40 ,?is s]mon1 if too long1 maybe divid$ "h4 ,,iv4 ,at su* a "t !re is a p[] & virtue ent]s into ! s\l1 com+ f a pres5t ,god1 to resi/ s91 & to oppose great temptation4 8,i c d all ?+s1 if ,*ri/ be ne> to /r5g!n me01 says ! apo/le2 ,phil4 iv4 #ac4 ,:5 ,i 0 afflict$ ) ! buffet+ ( ,satan1 says ! same apo/le2 #b ,cor4 xii4 #h1 #i4 = ?is ,i appli$ myself to ! m]cy-seat1 & ,i got ne> to ! ?rone ( grace2 !re ,i plead$ ) my ,god1 & ,i receiv$ ?is answ] f him2 ,my grace is suffici5t = !e2 !n1 says he1 ,i c\ld glory 9 infirmities1 & 9 p]secutions = ,*ri/'s sake2 = :5 ,i am weak1 !n ,i am /rong2 :5 ,i feel my own weakness1 & see ,almighty /r5g? ne> me1 & engag$ on my side1 !n ,i gr[ /rong 9 c\rage1 & ) success enc\nt] my mo/ p[]ful adv]s>ies4 ,i w n fe>1 says ,david1 ?\gh ?\s&s h set !mselves toge!r aga9/ me1 if ?\ art ) me1 my /r5g? & my rock3 ,i w walk ?r\gh ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?1 & fe> no evil2 ,psal4 xxiii4 #d4 = ?\ art ) me4 ,div9e c\rage & =titude are increas$ abundantly by com+ s ne> to ! ?rone ( ,god4 ,!re is a zeal = ,god ent]s into ! s\l at su* a season1 & ! s\l is m desir\s to lay out itself = ! glory ( ,god at su* a "t4 ,moses _h drawn ne> to ,god 9 ! m\nt1 & _h be5 ) him =ty days2 :5 he came d[n f ! m\nt1 he beheld ! p fill$ ) idolatry1 & he brake ! tables ( /one 9 an impati5ce ( zeal2 8 zeal = ,god 0 s great1 he h>dly knew :at he did1 8 zeal = ,god 0 k9dl$ high1 because he _h be5 s ne> to ,god1 & j conv]s+ ) him4 ,s1 ,isaiah vi4 #h4 :5 t great sa9t _h be5 ne> to ,god1 & _h se5 him 9 ! glories ( 8 hol9ess1 & _h "s c\rage & confid5ce 9 8 love1 8,n[ ,i w g1 says he1 ^u any difficult message2 ,"h am ,i1 s5d me1 ?\gh x be to fulfil ! h>de/ s]vice40 ,!re w be g5]ally all ^! att5dants ( great ne>ness to ,god1 viz4 p[] aga9/ temptation1 /r5g? aga9/ s91 zeal = ! glory ( ,god 9 ! _w2 & ability to p]=m difficult duties4 ,v4 ,!re w be a spiritual frame introduc$ into ! he>t & a di/ance f all c>nal ?+s4 8,/& by1 sai? ! s\l to all ?is _w1 :il/ ,i g to seek my ,god2 b :5 ,i h f\nd him1 !n ! _w ( itself1 z to all ! temporal conc]ns ( x1 vani%es & goes out ( sight4 ,:5 ,i get s ne> to heav51 ?is e>? is s small a po9t1 t x _c be se51 & ^? com=ts among ! creatures1 t 7 fair z ! moon1 or bright z ! l>g] />s1 are vani%$ & lo/1 & disappe> "u ! bright] light ( ?is ,sun40 ,creat$ beauties1 ) all _! little glimm]+s1 tempt ! s\l t[>d !m1 :5 ,god is abs5t2 z a tw9kl+ c&le entices ! silly fly at midnight to hov] ab\t ! rays ( x2 b ! c&le fa9ts "u ! broad beams ( ris+ day-light2 x has no p[] to attract ^? little buzz+ animals 9 ! morn+1 & x is q invisible at noon4 ,s ! v approa* ( ,god makes creatures appe> m contemptible & wor?less 9 ! e/eem ( a dev\t *ri/ian2 a ,god ne> at h& w drive ! creatures af> (f2 & a pres5t ,god w comm& ! _w to utt] abs5ce4 ,none ( ! tempt+ vanities ( life come 9 sight1 & sometimes n ! mo/ important conc]ns ( x rema9 be=e ! eye ( ! sa9t1 :5 ,god appe>s & fills ! view & prospect ( 8 _s4 ,! s\l is tak5 up ) spiritual ?+s1 !re=e c>nal ones vani%2 x is ent]ta9$ & fill$ ) ! maje/y ( ,god1 ! ri*es ( grace1 r$eem+ grace2 ) ! glory ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ! beauty ( 8 p]son1 ! hon\r ( 8 *>act]s1 8 v>i\s excell5cies1 & ! sup]-em95ce ( 8 (fices1 bo? 9 ! con/itution & dis*>ge ( !m2 ! s\l is !n w>m$ ) a zeal\s conc]n = ! *ur* ( ,*ri/1 & big ) ! designs ( ! hon\r ( ,god1 :ile x =gets ! _w4 ,or at su* a season z ?is1 :5 we get ne> to ,god 9 pray]1 if we ?9k ( any ( ! creatures1 x is all 9 ord] to ! hon\r ( ,god4 ,if ,i ?9k ( a bro!r1 or fa!r1 or *ild1 8,o may !y all be in/rum5ts 9 ?9e h&1 = ?y hon\r "h among m51 & = ev] among bless$ angels60 ,! s\l does n ask = ri*es & glories on e>? = !m3 b1 8,may !y live 9 ?y sight1 ,o ,"l60 ,if x ?9ks ( ! com=ts ( life1 or ! bless+s ( prosp]ity1 8,o let hol9ess to ! ,"l be writt5 ^u !m all2 = ,i w\ld n h "o ( !m1 b :at may subs]ve ?9e hon\r 9 ! _w40 ,if ! s\l ?9ks ( its pa9s1 & sorr[s1 & reproa*es1 x longs = ! sanctification ( !m at pres5t1 & ! removal ( !m 9 due season1 t x may s]ve its ,god ! bett]4 ,?us ! s\l is1 z x 71 tak5 out ( self1 :5 x gets ne> to ,god4 8,let me h ! conv5i5ces ( life1 7says ! *ri/ian17 n s mu* = my ease1 z t ,i may bett] advance ?9e hon\r40 ,! s\l gr[s wean$ f self at su* a "t2 x breaks out ( ! n>r[ circle ( self1 :5 x gets nigh to ,god4 ,if x ?9ks ( ! m9i/ry or ( ord9ances1 8,"l1 let t m9i/ry be = ! advancem5t ( ?y "n6 ,"l1 let ^! ord9ances be = ! increase ( ?y glory 9 ! _w1 = ! advancem5t ( grace 9 my he>t1 & br+ me ne>] to heav56 ,if x ?9ks ( ! k+dom1 or ! p>liam5t1 p[]s or pr9ces 9 ?is _w1 x is ) ?is design1 t ,god may be glorifi$ 9 ! c\rts ( pr9ces1 & 9 p>liam5ts1 & hon\r$ 9 armies & nations kn[n & unkn[n40 ,?us ! s\l always keeps )9 sight ( ,god3 x /ill keeps all its designs )9 ! circle ( ,god1 & aims /ill at ! glories ( its ,heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,if x ?9ks ( life or ( dea?1 8,i w\ld n ask life1 says ! sa9t1 b to glorify !e2 nor dea?1 b to glorify !e bett]1 & to enjoy m ( !e40 ,?us :5 ! s\l is ne> to ,god1 x is 9 a div9e light t x sees all ?+s1 x is /ill ) a design = ,god2 & :5 x indulges ! ?\ghts t[>d any creature1 x is )\t turn+ aside a mom5t f its ,god4 ,?us c>nal ?+s are tak5 into ! m9d1 & spritualiz$ by ! pres5ce ( ,god1 ! inf9ite ,_s1 :5 ! s\l approa*es s ne> to 8 seat4 ,,vi4 ,!re w !n be a fix$ness ( he>t 9 duty )\t w&]+1 & livel9ess )\t tir+4 ,at o!r times ( common & usual wor%ip1 :5 ! sa9t is 9 too =mal & 9 too cold a frame1 ! he>t roves p]petually1 & is soon we>y2 b :5 we get ne> to ,god1 !n we h a little emblem ( heav5 )9 u1 :]e !y wor%ip ,god day & night )\t int]ruption1 & )\t we>9ess4 ,:5 we wait ^u ,god at ?is rate1 we are /ill m\nt+ up high] & high]1 z ) eagles' w+s2 we walk fir/ )\t fa9t+1 & !n run )\t we>y+1 at la/1 we fly z an eagle1 & make ha/e to ! full] possession ( our ,god2 ,is4 xl4 #ca4 ,! s\l is !n deta9$ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god ) ov]p[]+ delight1 & x _c be tak5 away f ! object ( its de>e/ satisfaction4 ,?is is a joy above all o!r joys1 above all ! joys ( s5se1 above all ! joys ( ! intellectual _w t are n div9e & holy4 ,!re are "s pleasures t arise f philosophical & intellectual notions1 t are sup]ior to ! pleasures ( s5se2 b ! pleasure ( be+ ne> to ,god 9 devotion1 f> transc5ds all ^!4 ,animal nature1 at su* a season1 may be worn out1 & fa9t & die "u x2 b ! m9d is n we>y4 ,x is possible = div9e transports to rise s high z to break ?is feeble frame ( fle%1 & dissolve x2 & !re h be5 in/ances ( p]sons t h be5 ne> to a dissolution ( mortality "u ! p[] ( div9e ec/acies3 b ! s\l has n be5 fa9t1 has felt no we>9ess4 ,!re are at su* a season mo/ pleasurable ?\ghts ( heav52 !re are "s bright glimpses ( t bless$ /ate :5 a *ri/ian atta9s ?is ne>ness to ,god2 = heav5 is a /ate ( ne>ness to ,god ev]la/+ & un9t]rupt$3 nor are ! bless$ inhabitants ( t _w ev] we>y ( _! company or _! bus9ess2 & ?us1 :5 !re is any ?+ ak9 to heav5 br\ght d[n to ! sa9ts 9 ?is mortal /ate1 !y "k x _c be un9t]rupt$ & p]petual2 & !re=e !re is a desire ( frequ5t returns ( su* seasons z ^! are1 :ile !y are "h on e>?4 ,& z ,*ri/1 ! bridegroom1 speaks to 8 sa9ts 9 ! language ( ,solomon1 ,let me see ?y face (t51 my sp\se1 my belov$1 let me he> ?y voice2 ,song ii4 #dd4 & viii4 #ac4 ,s ! sa9t says to 8 ,god at su* a season1 8,o may ,i (t5 see ?y face 9 ?is mann]1 may ,i (t5 he> su* a voice z ?is is f !e1 = ,i "k n h[ to live )\t x4 ,flee1 my belov$ ,savi\r1 & make ha/e to a spe$y return1 & let !re be an un9t]rupt$ & ev]la/+ conv]se betwe5 ,god & my s\l40 ,la/ly1 ,!re is at su* a season (t5times a p\r+ out ( ! s\l be=e ,god ) "s fre$om 9 ! gift1 z well z ! grace ( pray]4 ,m]e sighs & groans are = p]sons at a di/ance2 b :5 we get ne> to ,god1 we speak to him ev5 9 8 e>2 & ! he>t is full1 & ! tongue ov]fl[s4 ,i grant !re may be ! _s ( pray] assi/+ a poor s\l t _c get ne> to ,god1 b /ill cries aft] him :5 he is hidd51 & expresses itself only 9 sighs & 9 groans unutt]able2 s ! apo/le tells u2 ,rom4 viii4 #bf4 ,! _s itself make? int]cession 9 u ) groan+s t _c be utt]$4 ,& ?us x may be1 :ile ,god hides himself1 :ile !re is a veil conceal+ ,god f our eyes1 :ile !re is any special temptation l a m\nta9 t sep>ates betwe5 ,god & our s\ls1 he may s5d 8 ,_s to "w u up to e>ne/ desires & long+s aft] him4 ,b :5 ?is ,,_s ,,( ,,pray] has br\ght ! s\l ne>1 :5 ,god has be5 pleas$ to turn aside ! veil1 to remove ! m\nta91 & to discov] himself 9 all 8 glory1 beauty1 & love1 !n !re w be g5]ally ! gift ( pray] also 9 ex]cise by ! assi/ance ( ! promis$ ,_s2 & su* p]sons _m times are able to address !mselves to ,god ) mu* fre$om1 & to p\r out ! s\l be=e ,god 9 prop] words1 not)/&+ at o!r times !y appe> to h b weak capacities4 ,:5 !y h su* affect+ sights ( _! own s9 & guilt1 & su* surpriz+ views ( ! m]cy ( ,god manife/$ to !m 9 p>ticul>1 & at ! same "t :5 !y look ^u all ?+s r\nd !m ) a design = ! glory ( ,god2 !y are bo? naturally & div9ely taught to p\r out _! s\ls be=e ,god1 & repres5t _! c>es & circum/ances to him 9 affect+ language4 ,i w n say inde$1 x is always s :5 any s\l gets ne> to ,god2 !re mu/ be "s all[ance made = ! diff]5t temp]s & con/itutions1 z ,i %all %ew imm$iately4 ,!re h also be5 "s in/ances ( holy m51 ^: voice has1 at su* a "t1 be5 ov]p[]$ ) div9e pleasure1 all _! p[]s h be5 transport$ & ov]:elm$ ) raptur\s sil5ce2 b = ! mo/ "p holy s\ls h f\nd an uncommon lib]ty ( language at ! ?rone ( grace at su* seasons4 ,& ?is is "o reason1 ,i am p]suad$1 :y ! gift ( pray] is n s common a ?+ z might be wi%$1 because !re is s little ne>ness to ,god among ! pr(essors ( our day4 ,! gift ( pray] ab\nds n among *ri/ians 9 our *ur*es2 ,o t ,i c\ld say x 0 f\nd m glori\sly among m9i/]s1 :ile 9 y\r "n we speak to ! great ,god6 ,b if !re 7 a con/ant labori\s dilig5ce 9 ! s\l to get ne>] to ,god1 9 all our secret z well z public addresses to him1 we %\ld f9d m abundance ( ! gift ( pray] p\r$ d[n ^u u by ! ,_s1 z well z bright] evid5ces ( e pray+ grace4 ,i mu/ conclude ?is disc\rse be=e ,i proce$ to ! o!r heads :i* 7 propos$2 b ,i w\ld n will+ly leave x )\t a caution or two1 & "o reflection4 ,! fir/ caution is ?is3 ,let n ! humble m\rn+ *ri/ian1 :o walks c>efully ) ,god1 "u mu* d>kness & fe>1 *>ge himself ) utt] di/ance & e/rangem5t f ! ?rone ( grace1 because he does n feel all ^! sacr$ passions & p[]s ( nature 9 lively ex]cise1 :ile he b[s 8 knees be=e ! ,"l3 = ,i h describ$ ?is bless$ privilege 9 ! sublime glory & beauty ( x1 s z x has be5 (t5 atta9$ & enjoy$ by p]sons em95t 9 grace & religion1 & especially su* z h _h lively affections1 & ! p[]s ( animal nature 9 a good degree sanctifi$1 & subs]vi5t to ! devotions ( ! s\l4 ,b :]e ! natural spirits are l[ & s9k+1 & :]e temptations & d>kness hang heavy ^u ! m9d1 ! *ri/ian may truly draw ne> to ,god1 s f> z to f9d a graci\s acceptance ) him1 & may fet* secret div9e communications f ! m]cy-seat to ma9ta9 8 spiritual life2 ?\gh he feels b little ( ^! s5sations ( heav5ly pleasure1 ^! m vigor\s ef=ts ( devotions & joy4 ,yet let him nei!r d5y nor despise ^? m elevat$ enjoym5ts ( s\l1 ^? ne> & bless$ approa*es to ! seat ( ,god1 ) :i* o!rs h be5 fav\r$4 ,! second caution %all be address$ to ^?1 :o feel mu* ( rapture & transport 9 _! h\rs ( secret piety4 ,i entreat t !y w\ld n imag9e !mselves s (t5 to enjoy ?is unspeakable privilege ( holy ne>ness to ,god 9 wor%ip1 if !y d n s5sibly f9d su* an increase ( hol9ess1 z may prove effectually t !y h be5 ) ,god4 ,if !y h be5 conv]s+ ) _! ,mak]1 l ,moses on ! m\nt1 !re w be a %9e ( hol9ess ^u ! face ( _! s\ls4 ,to pret5d !re=e to h enjoy$ mu* ( ,god 9 ! closet1 & to come d[n among/ m5 peevi% & fretful1 or imm$iately to betray a c>nal & covet\s1 or a haughty & untractable _s2 ^! are ?+s ( s inconsi/5t a nature1 t ! succe$+ iniquity spoils ! devotion1 & almo/ de/roys ! pret5ce to any sublime degrees ( x4 ,su* p]sons _h ne$ look well to !mselves & make a n>r[ se>* )91 :e!r _! he>ts be s9c]e ) ,god or no1 le/ !y build all _! hopes ^u ! fla%y ef=ts ( animal nature1 c\pl$ ) ! ?\ghts ( "s sacr$ objects1 & tack$ on to a div9e m$itation4 ,reflection4--,:at a wret*$ h9drance is ?is _w to our *ri/ian pr(it & pleasure6 ,h[ (t5 does x keep ! s\l at a sad di/ance f ,god6 ,) :at difficulty & uneasy reluctance1 are we sometimes drawn1 or r dragg$ into retirem5t1 t ! s\l may seek aft] ,god !re8 ,h[ _m excuses do? ! fle% borr[ f ! c>es & necessities ( ?is life1 to delay1 or to div]t ! duty ( pray]8 ,our memory1 our imag9ation1 & our s5ses1 are fai?ful purveyors & treasur]s = ! _w2 !y are repres5t+ to u ! ?+s ( ?is pres5t /ate1 ! trifles or ! bus9esses1 ! c>es or amusem5ts ( x1 ! lab\rs or delights :i* relate to ?is life2 & !reby we are div]t$ & sep>at$ f ,god1 & call$ away f him (t51 z soon z we beg9 to approa* 8 pres5ce4 ,:at a p]nici\s enemy is ?is fle% to ! s\l1 bo? 9 ! pleasures & ! pa9s ( x6 & ?is _w1 bo? 9 ! flatt]ies & ! fr[ns ( x1 & ev5 9 its necess>y c>es6 ,:5 we w\ld give our ,god ! upp]-room 9 our he>ts1 h[ is ?is _w ready to get ! asc5dant6 ,h[ (t5 does x break 9 ^u our mo/ sacr$ retirem5ts1 & ?ru/ itself1 ) all its imp]t95cies1 into our holy m$itations8 ,h[ (t5 does x spread a c>nal sc5e all ov] our ?\ghts at once1 & spoil our dev\te/ h\rs8 8,i _c dwell s long 9 my closet z ,i w\ld1 says a *ri/ian1 ! _w has su* importunate dem&s ^u me40 ,! _w foll[s u1 into our places ( retirem5t2 ! ex*ange1 or ! %op1 presses into ! temple1 & robs ,god ev5 to 8 face4 ,let u !n h a c>e ( ! fle%3 let u h a c>e ( ?is _w2 we mu/ be wat*ful ov] !m z our mo/ subtle & dang]\s enemies1 if we w\ld keep our s\ls ne> to ,god1 or (t5 enjoy ?is div9e privilege4 ,bless$ ,eno*6 :o c\ld walk ) ,god 9 ! mid/ ( all ! busy & vici\s sc5es ( ! old _w6 & he 0 translat$ to heav51 )\t call+ at ! gates ( dea?1 t he might give a glori\s te/imony to m5 h[ well ,god 0 pleas$ ) him4 ,happy s\l6 t c\ld keep ne> to ,god1 & ma9ta9 a holy & humble conv]se ) him1 :5 all fle% _h corrupt$ its way & ! e>? 0 full ( iniquity & viol5ce6 ,bless$ man1 :o knew n :at x 0 to die1 b he knew :at x 0 to be ne> to ,god2 & 8 fai? & 8 devotion 7 *ang$ ! %orte/ way into sight & enjoym5t6 ,happy _s6 :o )\t be+ abs5t at all f ! body1 0 br\ght ne> to ! seat ( div9e ,maje/y1 & 9 ! fulle/ mann] pres5t ) ! ,"l6 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,v4 ,! ,s\l draw+ ne> to ,god 9 pray]4 ,my ,god1 ,i b[ be=e ?y feet1 ,:5 %all my s\l get ne> ?y seat8 ,:5 %all ,i see ?y glori\s face1 ,) m+l$ maje/y & grace8 ,h[ %all ,i love !e & adore1 ,) hopes & joys unkn[n be=e6 ,& bid ?is trifl+ _w begone1 ,nor teaze my he>t s ne> ?y ?rone6 ,creatures ) all _! *>ms %\ld fly1 ,! pres5ce ( a ,god s nigh3 ,my d>l+ s9s %\ld lose _! "n1 ,& gr[ my hatr$ & my %ame4 ,my s\l %all p\r out all h] c>es1 ,9 fl[+ words1 or fl[+ te>s6 ,?y smiles w\ld ease my %>pe/ pa9 ,nor %\ld ,i seek my ,god 9 va94 ,,s]mon ,,vi4 ,s9s & ,sorr[s spread be=e ,god4 ,job xxiii4 #c1 #d4--,o t ,i knew :]e ,i might f9d him3 t ,i might come ev5 to 8 seat2 ,i w\ld ord] my cause be=e him1 & fill my m\? ) argum5ts4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p4 ,!re is su* a ?+ z conv]se ) ,god 9 pray]1 & x is ! life & pleasure ( a pi\s s\l2 )\t x we are no *ri/ians3 & he t practises x mo/1 is ! be/ foll[] ( ,*ri/3 = our ,"l sp5t mu* "t 9 conv]se ) 8 heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,?is is balm t eases ! mo/ rag+ pa9s ( ! m9d1 :5 ! w\nd$ consci5ce comes to ! m]cy-seat1 & f9ds p>don & peace !re4 ,?is is ! cordial t revives & exalts our natures1 :5 ! _s1 brok5 ) sorr[s1 & almo/ fa9t+ to dea?1 draws ne> to ! ,almighty ,physician1 & is heal$ & refre%$4 ,! m]cy-seat 9 heav5 is our sure/ & sweete/ refuge 9 e h\r ( di/ress & d>kness on e>?3 ,?is is our daily support & relief1 :ile we are pass+ ?r\gh a _w ( temptations & h>d%ips 9 ! way to ! promis$ l&4 ,x is good = u to draw ne> to ,god3 ,ps4 lxxiii4 #bh4 ,& yet s mu* is human nature sunk d[n & fall5 f ,god1 t ev5 8 own *ildr5 are ready to indulge a neglect ( conv]se ) him1 if _! s\ls are n always ^u ! wat*4 ,b let x be rememb]$ "h1 t s mu* z we abate ( ?is div9e ent]ta9m5t among ! vanities or amusem5ts ( ! _w1 ! bus9ess or burd5s ( life2 s mu* we lose ( ! glory & joy ( religion1 & deprive our s\ls ( ! com=t t ,god invites u to receive4 ,job 0 encompass$ ) sorr[s all ar\nd1 & 8 fri5ds _h c5sur$ him z a vile hypocrite1 & a great s9n]1 because he 0 s t]ribly afflict$ by ! h& ( ,god2 :i!r %\ld he run n[ b to 8 heav5ly ,fa!r1 & tell him ( all 8 suff]+s4 ,f ! practice ( ?is holy man1 ,i ?\ght we might h suffici5t w>rant to draw ?is inf]5ce1 viz4 ,t :5 a sa9t gets ne> to ,god 9 pray]1 he tells him all 8 circum/ances1 & pleads = help4 ,& t is ! doctr9e :i* ,i am endeav\r+ n[ to improve4 8,o if ,i c\ld b come ne> him1 ev5 to 8 seat1 ,i w\ld ord] my cause be=e him3 ,i w\ld spread all my conc]ns be=e 8 eye1 & ,i w\ld plead ) him = relief3 ,i w\ld fill my m\? ) argum5ts40 ,f\r ?+s ,i propos$ 9 ! prosecution ( ?is doctr9e4--,i4 ,to consid] :at x is = a s\l to get ne> to ,god 9 pray]4--,,ii4 ,:at p>ticul> subjects do? a s\l1 ?us br\ght ne> to ! m]cy-seat1 conv]se ) ,god ab\t4--,,iii4 ,:y he *uses to tell all 8 circum/ances & 8 sorr[s to ,god1 :5 he is ?us ne> him4--,,iv4 ,h[ he pleads = relief4 ,i4 ,we h already consid]$1 :at x is = a s\l to get ne> to ! seat ( ,god1 & :at are ! usual att5dants ( su* a privilege4 ,at su* a season ! holy s\l w h an awful & ador+ s5se ( ! maje/y ( ,god1 a becom+ fe> ( 8 t]rors1 & "s sweet] ta/e ( 8 love4 ,!re w be a div9e hatr$ ( e s91 & a s5sible virtue & influ5ce proce$+ f a pres5t ,god1 to resi/ e temptation2 !re w be a spiritual & heav5ly temp] diffus+ itself ?r\gh ! :ole s\l1 & all ! p[]s ( x2 a fix$ness ( he>t )\t w&]+1 & a livel9ess )\t tir+3 no we>9ess is felt 9 ! _s at su* a season1 ev5 ?\gh ! fle% may be ready to fa9t "u ! ov]p[]+ sweetness3 !n ! s\l ) fre$om op5s itself be=e ! eye ( ,god1 & melts & fl[s 9 div9e language1 :e!r x compla9 or rejoice4 ,b ,i h f9i%$ ?is head1 & repeat no m4 ,,ii4 ,:at are "s ( ! p>ticul> circum/ances1 or subjects ( compla9t1 t a sa9t br+s to ,god :5 he comes ne> him4 ,9 g5]al1 a sa9t1 :5 he is ne> to ,god1 has all ! fulness ( 8 he>t break+ out into holy language2 he p\rs out 8 :ole self be=e 8 ,god & 8 ,fa!r6 ,all ! inf9ite affairs t relate to ! fle% & _s1 to ?is life1 & t :i* is to come3 all ?+s 9 heav51 & all ?+s 9 e>?1 creat$ or uncreat$1 may1 at "o "t or o!r1 be ! subjects ( conv]se betwe5 ,god & a holy s\l4 ,:5 ! "q is ask$ by a c>nal man1 :at c a *ri/ian talk ) ,god s long & s (t5 ab\t8 ,! *ri/ian 9 a div9e frame1 answ]s1 8he ha? matt] en\gh = conv]se ) ,god1 to we> out "t1 & to fill up et]nity40 ,x may be z well ask$ on ! o!r side1 :at has he n to say8 :at is !re t relates to ,god1 or to himself1 to ! upp]1 or ! l[] _w1 t he may n at "s "t say to 8 ,god8 ,b ,i mu/ conf9e myself f w&]+ 9 s l>ge a field1 t ,i may comport ) ! design ( my text4 ,?\gh a good man1 9 dev\t pray]1 (t5 spreads 8 hopes & 8 joys be=e ! ,"l1 z well z 8 sorr[s1 fe>s1 & di/resses2 yet ,i %all at pres5t endeav\r to set =? only ! m\rnful & compla9+ repres5tations ( 8 circum/ances t he makes be=e ! ?rone ( ,god4 #a4 ,if ,i c\ld b come ne> ! m]cy-seat1 ,i w\ld confess h[ great my s9s are1 & ,i w\ld pray = p>don+ grace4 ,i w\ld say1 8,h[ vile ,i am by nature20 ,i w\ld c\nt my orig9al desc5t f ,adam ! great transgressor1 & humble myself at ! foot ( a holy ,god1 because ,i am ! desc5dant ( su* a s9n]4--,i w\ld tell him h[ mu* vil] ,i h made myself by practice2 8,i h be5 an enemy 9 my m9d by nature1 & guilty ( _m wick$ works1 :]eby ,i h f>!r e/rang$ myself f him40 ,i w\ld tell my ,god h[ multipli$ my transgressions h be5 be=e ,i knew him1 & h[ aggravat$ !y h be5 s9ce ,i h be5 acqua9t$ ) him4 ,i w\ld acqua9t him ) ! frequ5cy ( my return+ guilt1 h[ ,i h s9n$ aga9/ m]cies1 aga9/ repro(s1 aga9/ w>n+s receiv$ (t5 f 8 ^w1 & (t5 f 8 provid5ce4 ,i may appeal to ! s\ls ( _m pres5t1 :e!r !y h n _h ! greate/ fre$om ( confession ( _! s9s1 :5 !y h be5 ne>e/ to ,god1 ev5 ?\gh he be a ,god ( hol9ess4 ,at o!r times1 !y h n only be5 av]se to confess to any fri5d1 b ev5 unwill+ to talk ov] to !mselves ! aggravation ( _! iniquities1 or to m5tion !m 9 pray]3 b :5 !y are br\ght ?us ne> ! ?rone ( ,god1 !y unbosom !mselves be=e him1 !y p\r out _! s9s & _! te>s toge!r1 ) a sweet & m\rnful satisfaction4 8,i behold10 says ! sa9t1 8! great atonem5t1 ! blood ( ,jesus1 & !re=e ,i may v5ture to confess my great iniquities1 = ! satisfaction is equal to !m all4 ,:5 ,i behold ,god ^u 8 seat1 ,i behold ! ,lamb 9 ! mid/ ( ! ?rone z x _h be5 sla91 & he is my ,peace-mak]4 ,i see 8 all-suffici5t sacrifice1 8 aton+-blood1 8 p]fect1 8 ju/ify+ righte\sness40 ,! s\l !n answ]s ! call ( ,god ) great read9ess1 :5 ,god says 9 ,is4 i4 #ah4 ,come let u reason toge!r3 ?\gh y\r s9s h be5 z sc>let1 !y %all be z wool4 8,i am ready10 says ! s\l1 8to ent] into su* reason+s2 ,i am ready to confess be=e !e1 t my s9s are all crimson & sc>let1 b !re is cleans+ blood ) ?y ,son3 ,blood t has wa%$ ! g>m5ts ( a ?\s& s9n]s1 & made !m :ite z sn[2 & x has ! same virtue /ill to wa% m9e too3 ,i tru/ 9 x1 & rejoice :5 ,i behold t blood spr9kl$ ^u ! m]cy-seat1 & !re=e ,i gr[ confid5t 9 hope1 & draw yet ne>] to ,god1 a reconcil$ ,god1 s9ce 8 ?rone has ! memorials ( a ble$+ sacrifice ^u x40 #b4 ,if ,i c\ld get ne> ! seat ( ,god1 ,i w\ld tell him h[ _m my enemies are1 & h[ /rong2 h[ malici\s1 & h[ full ( rage4----,& ,i w\ld beg /r5g? aga9/ !m1 & victory ov] !m4----,i w\ld say z ,david3 ,_m !re be t hate me1 _m !re be t rise up aga9/ me2 & _m !re be t say ( my s\l1 !re is no help = him 9 ,god2 b ?\1 ,o ,god1 art my glory1 my %ield1 & ! lift] up ( head3 ,ps4 iii4 #a1 #b1 #c4 ,!n says ! s\l1 ,i w\ld compla9 to ,god ( all my 9-dwell+ corruption1 ( ! body ( dea? t dwells 9 me1 or 9 :i* ,i dwell2 & say1 8,o wret*$ man t ,i am1 :o %all deliv] me60 ,i w\ld tell him !n ( ! secret work+ ( pride 9 my he>t1 ?\gh ,i long to be humble2 ( ! ris+ ( ambition 9 my s\l1 ?\gh ,i w\ld will+ly ma9ta9 a middle /ate among/ m51 & n aim & aspire to be great4--,i w\ld acqua9t him ( ! vanity ( my own m9d1 ?\gh ,i am p]petually endeav\r+ to subdue x4 ,i w\ld tell him1 ) te>s1 ( my s9ful passions1 ( my ang] & impati5ce1 & ! work+s ( envy & rev5ge 9 me2 ( ! p]petual /irr+s ( disord]ly appetites1 :]eby ,i am l$ away f my ,god3 ,i w\ld tell him ( ! h>dness ( my he>t1 & ! ob/9acy ( my temp]4 ,i w\ld op5 be=e 8 eye1 all ! vices ( my con/itution2 all ^? secret se$s ( iniquity t are ev] budd+ & blossom+ to br+ =? fruit to dea?4 ,^! ?+s are fit to m\rn be=e ! ,"l1 :5 ! s\l is come ne> to 8 seat4 ,i w\ld compla9 ( ?is sore enemy1 ! _w1 t is p]petually besett+ me1 t /rikes ^u all my s5ses1 t by ! e>s1 & ! eyes1 & all ! outw>d faculties1 draws my he>t away f ,god my be/ fri5d4 ,i w\ld tell him ( ! rage ( ,satan1 t wat*ful & malici\s adv]s>y2 t ,i _c engage 9 any duty ( wor%ip1 b he is ready to ?r[ 9 "s fooli% or va9 sugge/ion to div]t me2 & ,i w\ld look =w>d1 & po9t to my la/ enemy dea?1 & beg ! pres5ce ( my ,god ) me1 :5 ,i walk ?r\gh t d>k valley3--8,"l1 :5 ,i ent] into t conflict1 assi/ me1 t ,i may fe> no evil1 b be made m ?an a conqu]or ?r\gh him t has lov$ me40 #c4 ,i w\ld tell him :at d>kness ,i lab\r "u1 ei!r 9 respect ( fai? or practice4 ,if ,i am p]plex$ 9 my m9d1 & entangl$ ab\t any ( ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 ,i w\ld !n tell my ,god :at my entanglem5ts are1 :]e ! difficulty lies2 & ,i w\ld beg1 t by 8 ,_s & 8 ^w1 he w\ld solve ! controv]sy1 & set 8 own tru? be=e me 9 8 own div9e light4 ,& !n 9 po9t ( practice1 :at d>kness lies ^u ! _s at su* a "t1 is reveal$ be=e ,god3 8,my way is h$g$ up1 ,i "k n :at pa? to *use2 x is v h>d = me to f9d out my duty2 %ew me1 ,o ,"l1 ! way :]e9 ,i %\ld walk1 & m>k out my pa? pla9 = me40 #d4 ,i w\ld m\rn1 & tell him1 h[ little conv]se ,i h ) himself1 h[ mu* he is hidd5 f me3 ,i w\ld compla9 to him1 h[ f> (f ,i am f him ! mo/ "p ( my life1 h[ few are ! h\rs ( my communion ) him1 h[ %ort is ! visit1 h[ mu* 8 face is conceal$ f me1 & h[ f> my he>t is divid$ f him4 ,a s\l !n says1 8,surely !re is too great a di/ance betwe5 me & my ,god1 my heav5ly ,fa!r60 & cries out ) bitt]ness1 ,:y is ,god s f> f me1 & :y is my he>t s f> f ,god8 ,h[ (t5 d ,i wait ^u him 9 8 own sanctu>y1 & among 8 sa9ts1 b ,i am n fav\r$ ) ! sight ( 8 p[] & glory !re6 ,& h[ (t5 d ,i seek him 9 my secret retirem5ts1 b ,i f9d him n8 ,i w\ld tell him h[ (t5 ,i read 8 promises 9 ! gospel1 & ta/e no sweetness2 ,i g frequ5tly to ^? wells ( consolation1 & !y seem to be dry2 !n ,i turn my face & g away a%am$4 #e4 ,i w\ld tell him too ( my temporal tr\bles1 if ,i got ne> to ,god1 because !y unfit me = 8 s]vice1 !y make me incapable ( hon\r+ him 9 ! _w1 & r5d] me unfit = enjoy+ him 9 8 ord9ances3 ,i w\ld tell him h[ !y damp my zeal1 h[ !y b[ my _s d[n1 & make me g m\rn+ all ! day long1 to ! di%on\r ( *ri/ianity1 :i* is a disp5sation ( grace & joy4 ,?us ,i might compla9 be=e ,god ( pa9s1 ( weakness1 ( sickness1 ( ! disord]s ( my fle%2 ,i might compla9 !re too ( ! weakness ( all my p[]s1 ! want ( memory1 ! scatt]+s & confusions t are ^u my ?\ghts1 ! w&]+s ( my fancy1 & ! unhappy influ5ce t a feeble & diseas$ body has ^u ! m9d3 8,o my ,god1 h[ am ,i divid$ f !e1 by dwell+ 9 su* a tab]nacle6 /ill pat*+ up a tott]+ cottage1 & wa/+ my be/ h\rs 9 a pa9ful att5dance on ! infirmities ( ! fle%60 ,i might !n take ! lib]ty ( spread+ be=e my ,god1 all ! sorr[s & vexations ( life1 t unh+e my s\l f its c5tre1 & ?r[ x (f f my gu>d1 & hurry & expose me to daily temptations4 ,i might compla9 ( my reproa*es f fri5ds & enemies2 because ^!1 _m times1 we> out ! _s1 & unfit x = acts ( lively wor%ip4 ,^! are my weekly sorr[s & groans1 ^! are my daily fe>s & tr\bles2 & ^! %all be spread be=e ! eyes ( my ,god1 9 ! happy h\r :5 ,i get ne> him4 ,la/ly1 ,i w\ld n g away )\t a ^w ( pity & compla9t conc]n+ my relations1 my fri5ds1 & acqua9tance1 t are af> (f f ,god4 ,i w\ld put 9 "o ^w ( petition = !m t are c>eless & unconc]n$ = !mselves3 ,i w\ld weep a little at ! seat ( ,god = !m3 ,i w\ld leave a te> or two at ! ?rone ( m]cy1 = my de>e/ relatives 9 ! fle%1 = *ildr51 bro!rs or si/]s1 t !y might be br\ght ne> to ,god1 9 ! bonds ( ! _s4 ,!n w\ld ,i rememb] my fri5ds 9 ,*ri/1 my bre?r5 & k9dr$ 9 ! gospel2 su* z lab\r "u heavy burd5s1 langui% "u v>i\s infirmities ( life1 or groan "u ! p[] ( /rong temptations4 ,:5 ,god indulges me ! fav\r ( 8 e>1 ,i w\ld spread _! wants & sorr[s be=e him1 toge!r ) my own1 & make supplication = all ! sa9ts4 ,i w\ld leave a petition at ! m]cy-seat = my native c\ntry1 t k & hol9ess may ov]spread ! nation3 t our k+ may be a nurs+ fa!r to ! *ur*1 & our pr9ces may be bless+s to ! l&4 ,& :ile ,i s5d up my reque/ = ! ,briti% isl&s1 ,i w\ld brea! out _m a sigh = ,zion1 t %e may be ! joy ( ! :ole e>?4 ,i proce$ n[ to1 ,,iii4 ,! ?ird head ( enquiry1 :i* is ?is3 :y does a sa9t1 :5 he gets ne> to ,god1 delight to tell him all 8 circum/ances1 & all 8 sorr[s8 ,9 g5]al ,i might say ?is1 because x is s seldom1 at lea/ 9 our day1 t a sa9t gets v ne> to ,god2 !re=e1 :5 he f9ds t happy m9ute1 he says to 8 ,god all t he wants to say3 he tells him all 8 he>t1 he p\rs out all 8 wants be=e him2 because ^! seasons are v few4 ,x is b "h & !re an extraord9>y *ri/ian1 :o ma9ta9s con/ant ne>ness to ,god3 ,! be/ compla9 ( too mu* di/ance & e/rangem5t4 ,b to desc5d to p>ticul>s3 #a4 ,he is our *ief fri5d1 & x is an ease to ! s\l to v5t itself 9 ! bosom ( a fri5d1 :5 we are 9 8 company4--,m especially z x 0 9 ! case ( ,job1 :5 o!r fri5ds fail$ him :5 he _h begun to tell !m "s ( 8 sorr[s1 & )al ma9ta9$ 8 own integrity2 !y w\ld n believe him1 b became 8 tr\bl]s in/ead ( 8 com=t]s3 ,my fri5ds scorn me1 says ,job1 *ap4 xvi4 #bj4 b m9e eye p\re? out te>s unto ,god4 ,i g to my be/ fri5d1 my fri5d 9 heav51 :5 my fri5ds "h on e>? neglect me4 ,man is a sociable creature1 & our joys & our sorr[ are made to be communicat$1 t !reby we may d\ble ! "o1 & alleviate ! o!r4 ,!re is sc>ce any piece ( human nature1 be x nev] s /upid1 b feels "s satisfaction 9 ! pleasure ( a fri5d1 9 communicat+ ! tr\bles & ! pleasures t x feels2 b ^? t h ,god = _! highe/ & be/ fri5d1 !y love to be (t5 ex]cis+ su* acts ( fri5d%ip ) him2 & r ) him ?an ) any fri5d besides1 r ) him ?an ) all besides him4 ,?is is ! noble/ & highe/ fri5d%ip2 all condesc5sion & compassion on ! "o side1 & all infirmity & dep5d5ce on ! o!r1 & yet bo? jo9$ 9 mutual satisfaction4 ,amaz+ grace ( ,god to man6 ,! *ri/ian rejoices 9 ?is admirable div9e indulg5ce1 & delights 9 all opportunities to employ & improve x4 ,besides1 ?is is ! way to ma9ta9 ! vig\r ( piety1 & keep all ! spr+s ( div9e love ev] op5+ & fl[+ 9 8 own2 !re=e he makes _m a visit to ! m]cy-seat1 & takes occasion f e tr\blesome occurr5ce 9 life1 to betake himself to 8 knees1 & improves e sorr[ he meets on e>?1 to increase 8 acqua9tance ) heav54 ,he delights to talk all 8 grievances ov] ) 8 ,god4 ,hannah1 ! "m ( ,samuel1 is a bless$ example ( ?is practice2 #a ,sam4 i4 #aj4 ,:5 %e 0 9 bitt]ness ( s\l1 by reason ( a sore affliction1 & ! teaz+ hum\r ( h] rival1 %e pray$ to ! ,"l1 & wept sore3 & :5 %e _h left h] sorr[s at ! m]cy-seat1 %e w5t away1 & did eat1 & h] c\nt5ance 0 no m sad2 v]4 #ah4 ,s sai? ! *ri/ian1 8,i commit my sorr[s to my ,god2 he is my be/ fri5d1 & ,i g away1 & am no m sad3 ,i h p\r$ out my c>es into 8 e>1 & ca/ my burd5s ^u him1 & leave !m !re 9 peace40 #b4 ,! sa9t kn[s ,god w und]/& him "r1 & w judge "r conc]n+ 8 case & 8 mean+4 ,?\gh ! expressions1 x may be1 are v imp]fect1 bel[ ! common language ( m51 & propriety ( spee*1 yet ,god kn[s ! mean+ ( ! s\l2 = x is 8 own _s t brea!s 9 t s\l1 & he kn[s ! m9d ( 8 ,_s2 ,rom4 viii4 #bg4 ,! fri5ds ( ,job p]v]t$ 8 s5se3 ,!re=e he turns aside to ,god1 = he kn[s ,god w\ld und]/& him4 ,x is a v great advantage1 :5 we spread our conc]ns be=e ano!r p]son1 to be well assur$ t p]son w take u "r1 w take 9 our mean+ fully1 & judge aright conc]n+ our cause4 ,n[ we may be assur$ ( ?is1 :5 we speak to our ,god3 he kn[s our ?\ghts af> (f1 & all circum/ances1 bett] inf9itely ?an we c tell him4 ,^! our poor imp]fect expressions ( our wants1 %all be no h9d]ances to 8 full supplies1 nor any b> to 8 ex]cise ( fri5d%ip t[>ds u4 #c4 ,a sa9t p\rs out 8 s\l be=e ,god1 because he is sure ( secrecy !re4 ,h[ _m ?+s are !re transact$ betwe5 ,god & a holy s\l1 t relate to guilt & inw>d work+s ( iniquity1 t he c\ld nev] publi% to ! _w6 & _m ?+s also t conc]n 8 conduct 9 life1 8 emb>rassm5ts ( _s1 8 difficulties1 8 follies1 or ! ob/9acy1 guilt1 or follies ( 8 fri5ds or relatives1 :i* prud5ce & %ame =bid him to tell 8 fell[-creatures2 & yet he wants to spread !m all be=e ,god 8 be/ fri5d1 ,god 8 de>e/ relative1 ! fri5d ne>e/ to 8 he>t4 ,!re may be _m circum/ances & cases 9 life1 especially 9 ! spiritual life1 :i* "o *ri/ian c\ld h>dly communicate to ano!r1 ?\gh "u ! /ricte/ bonds & ties ( natural1 & civil1 & sacr$ relation3 ,b we may communicate ^! v affairs1 ^! secret conc]ns ) our ,god1 & unburd5 our s\ls ( e c>e )\t ! lea/ public notice4 ,we _c be p]fectly secure ( ?is ) reg>d to any creature2 = :5 we h exp]i5c$ ! fai?fulness ( a fri5d _m ye>s1 he may possibly be at la/ unfai?ful3 ,unfai?fulness is m+l$ ) our nature s9ce ! fall1 & x is impossible any p]son c be infallibly secure f x3 ,ps4 lxii4 #i4 ,m5 ( l[ degree are vanity1 & great m5 are a lie3 b we may leave our case ) our ,god1 z secure z ?\gh we _h communicat$ x to none3 ,nay1 we may be easily secure & free 9 speak+1 because ,god kn[s all be=e-h&4 ,our compla9t adds no?+ to 8 k1 al?\gh x eases our s\ls1 & gives u sweet satisfaction 9 hav+ su* a fri5d to speak to4 #d4 ,a sa9t believes ! equity1 fai?fulness1 & ! love ( ,god2 !re=e he spreads 8 case be=e him4 ,8 equity1 t ! judge ( all ! e>? w d "r2 ! righte\s may plead ) him4 ,8 fai?fulness1 t he w fulfil all 8 promises3 & 8 love1 t he w take compassion on ^? :o are afflict$2 he w be t5d] to ^? :o are mis]able4 ,david takes occasion f ?is1 to address ,god "u 8 suff]+s & sorr[s2 ,ps4 lxii4 #a1 #b4 ,he is my rock1 & my salvation1 & my def5ce1 ,i %all n be mov$2 !re=e mu s\l waits ^u ,god2 my refuge is 9 him4 lxv4 #a1 #b4 ,he is a ,god t he>s pray]1 !re=e unto him %all all fle% come4 ,god w n acc\nt our compla9ts tr\blesome1 ?\gh !y be nev] s (t5 repeat$2 :]eas m5 are quickly we>i$ ) ! importunities ( ^? :o are poor & ne$y4 ,great m5 are ready to %ut _! doors aga9/ ^? :o come too (t5 = relief2 b ,god delights to he> (t5 f 8 p1 & to h !m ask cont9ually at 8 door = m]cy4 ,?\gh he has ,almighty p[] ) him1 sai? ,job1 yet he w n plead aga9/ me ) 8 great p[]3 ,no1 b he w\ld put /r5g? 9 me2 he w\ld tea* me h[ ,i %\ld answ] him2 h[ ,i %\ld answ] 8 ju/ice1 by appeals to 8 m]cy2 & h[ ,i %\ld speak prevail+ly be=e him4 #e4 ,la/ly1 ,a sa9t tells ,god all 8 circum/ances & sorr[s at su* a season1 because he hopes = relief f him1 & f him only2 = x is impossible creatures c give relief "u any tr\ble1 unless ,god makes !m in/rum5ts ( relief4 ,& !re are "s tr\bles 9 :i* creatures _c be our help]s1 b our help mu/ come only f ,god1 & t 9 a m imm$iate way4 ,:atsoev] be our di/ress1 :e!r x arise f pa/ guilt1 & ! torm5ts ( an anxi\s & tr\bl$ consci5ce2 or :e!r x arise f ! work+ ( 9-dwell+ s91 ! /r5g? ( temptation1 or ! viol5ce ( temporal afflictions1 /ill ,god is able & will+ to give relief1 ,call ^u me1 sai? ! ,"l1 ,9 ! day ( tr\ble1 ,i w deliv] !e1 & ?\ %alt glorify me2 ,ps4 l4 #ae4 ,& he ha? nev] said to ! se$ ( ,jacob1 seek ye my face 9 va92 ,is4 xlv4 #ai4 ,,iv4 ,! f\r? g5]al head ( disc\rse :i* ,i propos$1 is to %ew1 ,h[ a sa9t1 ne> ! m]cy-seat1 pleads ) ,god = relief4 ,holy ,job tells u 9 ?is text1 t if he 0 got ne> to ! seat ( ,god1 he w\ld fill 8 m\? ) argum5ts4 ,n z ?\gh he w\ld in=m ,god ( ! necessity1 or ! ju/ice ( 8 cause beyond :at he knew be=e2 no1 ?is is impossible3 ,he t tea*e? man all ?+s1 %all he n "k8 ,ps4 xciv4 #i4 #aj4 ,he :o ord]s all ! circum/ances ( our lives1 & e /roke ( 8 own rod1 c he be unacqua9t$ ) any ?+ t relates to our sorr[s8 ,nor c we use argum5ts ) ,god to awak5 8 e>1 or move 8 compassion1 z ?\gh he _h neglect$ u1 or =gott5 our di/ress2 = all ?+s are = ev] nak$ & op5 be=e ! eyes ( him1 ) :om we h to d2 ,heb4 iv4 #ac4 ,! ,%eph]d ( ,israel _c slumb] nor does 8 m]cy want our awak5+s4 ,b 9 ?is sort ( expressions1 ! great ,god condesc5ds to talk1 & to transact affairs ) u1 & p]mits u to treat him 9 a way suit$ to our weakness3 ,he w\ld h u plead & argue ) him1 t we may %ew h[ deep a s5se we h ( our own wants1 & h[ entirely we dep5d on 8 m]cy4 ,s9ce we _c conv]se ) him 9 a way equal to 8 own maje/y & godhead1 he /oops to talk ) u 9 su* a way z is mo/ agreeable to our /ate1 & mo/ easy to our appreh5sion3 ,he speaks su* language z we c und]/&1 & invites u to humble conf]5ce ) him 9 ! same way4 ,come1 says ,god to 8 p1 by ,isaiah 8 prophet1 ,come n[1 & let u reason toge!r2 ,is4 i4 #ah4 ,& he (t51 9 holy scripture1 repres5ts himself z mov$ & influ5c$ by ! pray]s & plead+s ( 8 afflict$ sa9ts2 & he has orda9$1 be=e-h&1 t ! day :5 he prep>es _! he>ts to pray1 %all be ! day :5 8 e> %all he> ! desire ( ! humble1 & %all be ! season ( _! deliv]ance2 ,ps4 x4 #ag4 ,if y enquire1 h[ a *ri/ian pleads ) 8 ,god1 & :5ce does he borr[ 8 argum5ts8 ,i answ]1 t accord+ to ! v>i\s sorr[s & difficulties :i* att5d him1 s v>i\s may 8 plead+s be = ! removal ( !m4 ,!re is n a circum/ance :i* belongs to 8 affliction1 b he may draw "s argum5t f x to plead = m]cy2 !re is n "o attribute ( ! div9e nature1 b he may use x ) holy skill1 & !reby plead = grace2 !re is n "o relation 9 :i* ,god /&s to 8 p1 nor "o promise ( 8 cov5ant1 b may at "s "t or o!r1 af=d an argum5t 9 pray]4 ,b ! /ronge/ & sweete/ argum5t t a *ri/ian kn[s1 is ! "n & m$iation ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,"l4 ,x is = ! sake ( ,*ri/1 :o has pur*as$ all ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant1 t a sa9t hopes to receive !m2 & = ! sake ( ,*ri/1 he pleads t ,god w\ld be/[ !m4 ,b hav+ treat$ l>gely on ?is subject1 9 my disc\rse1 intitl$1 ,a ,guide to ,pray]1 ,i %all n repeat ! same ?+s "h1 b ref] ! read] to ! fir/ *apt] ( t book1 sect4 #e4--;,x rema9s t ,i make a few useful reflections on ! :ole =ego+ disc\rse4 ,reflection ,i4 ,:at a dull & uncom=table ?+ is religion1 )\t draw+ ne> to ,god6 = ?is is ! v bus9ess = :i* religion is design$2 ! end & aim ( religion is gett+ nigh to ,god2 if x atta9 n ?is end1 x is no?+4 ,o ! madness ( hypocrites1 :o satisfy !mselves to toil 9 long =ms ( wor%ip1 & appe> p]petually 9 ! %ape ( religion1 b unconc]n$ :e!r !y ev] get ne> to ,god by x or no6 ,!y lose ! end & design = :i* religion 0 made4 ,:at if we "k all ! doctr9es ( ! gospel2 :at if we c talk rationally ab\t natural religion2 :at if we c d$uce "o tru? f ano!r1 s z to spread a :ole s*eme ( godl9ess be=e ! eyes or e>s ( ^? we conv]se )2 :at if we c prove all ! po9ts ( *ri/ianity1 & give inconte/ible argum5ts = ! belief ( !m2 yet we h no religion1 if our s\ls nev] get ne> to ,god by !m4 ,a sa9t ?9ks x a v melan*oly ?+ :5 he is at a di/ance f ,god1 & _c tell ,god 8 wants & sorr[s4 ,?\gh he be nev] s mu* /udi$ 9 div9ity1 & ! deep ?+s ( ,god1 yet if ,god be n ) him1 if he does n come ne> to 8 m]cy-seat1 s z to conv]se ) him z 8 fri5d1 ! s\l is conc]n$1 & griev$1 & nev] re/s till ?is di/ance be remov$4 ,x is to little purpose t we get into *ur*es1 jo9 9 ! fell[%ip ( ! gospel1 & att5d _m seasons ( pray]3 ,x is to v little purpose to read *apt]s1 & to he> s]mons1 "o day aft] ano!r3 ,x is to little purpose all ^! =ms are ma9ta9$1 if we h n ! sub/ance & p[] ( godl9ess8 if our ,god be n ne> u1 if we nev] get ne> to ,god4 ,reflection ,,ii4 ,h[ happy are we "u ! gospel1 above all ages & nations besides u1 & be=e u6 ,= we h advantages ( gett+ ne> to ,god1 beyond :at any o!r religion has2 above :at ! hea!n _w ev] enjoy$2 = _! light ( nature c\ld nev] %ew !m ! ?rone ( grace3 above :at ! anci5t patri>*s _h1 ?\gh ,god came d[n 9 visible %apes1 & reveal$ & discov]$ himself to !m z a man or an angel3 above :at ! ,jews _h1 ?\gh ,god dwelt among !m 9 visible glory1 9 ! holy ( holies4 ,! p 7 kept at a di/ance1 & ! high-prie/s 7 to come ?i!r b once a ye>2 & _! veil1 & smokes1 & %ad[s1 did1 z x 71 conceal ,god f !m1 al?\gh !y 7 types ( a future ,messiah2 & ev5 _! %ek9ah itself1 or cl\d ( glory1 gave !m no spiritual idea or notion ( godhead1 ?\gh x 0 a %9+ emblem ( ,god dwell+ among !m4 ,we h bett] ord9ances1 & bright] m$iums ( conv]se ) ,god2 we h m p[]ful assi/ances to raise u heav5-w>d2 we h ! ,messiah1 ! ,emmanuel2 t is1 ,god 9 fle%1 ,god come ne> u1 t we may get ne> to him2 we h ! promise ( ! ,_s1 :i* is "o ( ! glori\s privileges ( ! gospel2 ,eph4 ii4 #ac1 #ah4 ,ye :o sometimes 7 af> (f1 are made nigh ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/3 & ?r\gh him--h we access by "o ,_s to ! ,fa!r4 ,?r\gh ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & ! pur*ase ( 8 blood1 & ! work+ ( 8 ,_s1 we approa* to ! ,fa!r1 we are br\ght ne> to ,god4 ,& ?is v me?od1 viz4 ! atonem5t ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & ! work+ ( ! ,_s by :i* we are br\ght ne> to ,god 9 our fir/ conv]sion1 are ! ways by :i* we mu/ draw ne> him 9 duty ev] aft]w>d3 x is by ! same atonem5t1 & by ! same ,_s4 ,we are cont9ually contract+ fre% guilt1 & 7 x n = ! p]petuity ( ! virtue ( t sacrifice1 our guilt w\ld be an irremovable b> aga9/ our com+ ne> to ,god daily & h\rly2 & aft] e new s91 7 x n = t ,_s1 we c\ld nev] get ne> to ,god aga93 b t ,_s is promis$ to abide ) u2 ,john xiv4 #af4 & 9 ,heb4 iv4 #ad1 #af4 ,*ri/ is pass$ into ! heav5s1 is v ne> to ,god1 & ha? %ewn u ! way ?i!r2 ,heb4 x4 #ai1 #bj4 ,hav+ !re=e boldness to ent] into ! holie/ by ! blood ( ,jesus1 let u draw ne> ) a true he>t1 9 full assurance ( fai?4 ,o h[ %\ld we value our acqua9tance ) ,*ri/1 & pray e>ne/ly = 8 ,_s6 "o makes a way = our com+ ne> to ,god1 & ! o!r actually br+s u ne>4 ,h[ glori\s w\ld *ur*es be1 if !re 7 m ( ?is ,_s p\r$ d[n ^u u6 ,:5 an assembly ( sa9ts1 all jo9+ toge!r 9 "o act ( wor%ip1 %all at once rise by ! same ,_s1 & approa* to ! m]cy-seat1 & ord] _! cause be=e ,god2 :at might n su* a wor%ipp+ assembly obta9 at ! h&s ( ,god8 ,:at beauty w\ld appe> 9 ! wor%ip ( *ri/ians !n8 ,:at glory w\ld be f\nd 9 a society ( sa9ts1 if ?is ,_s 7 b !re8 ,*ri/ianity has _h ^! ornam5ts1 & ^! hon\rs3 let u pray t ,god w\ld re/ore !m aga94 ,reflection ,,iii4 ,?is doctr9e w n suff] u to conf9e ourselves or o!rs1 m]ely to a set prescrib$ =m ( words 9 pray]4 ,= z ! cases & conc]ns ( s\l or body1 :i* we spread be=e ,god1 are almo/ inf9itely v>i\s1 s mu/ we express ^? cases & conc]ns be=e ,god 9 prop] words1 & plead = relief ) a v>iety ( argum5ts1 z ! ,_s ( ,god %all assi/ u3 ,i w\ld ord] my own cause be=e him1 says ,job1 & my m\? %all be fill$ ) argum5ts4 ,x is n possible t a ,pray] ,book %\ld be drawn up ) =ms p>ticul>ly suit$ to e compla9t1 & e sorr[1 t a holy s\l wants to p\r out1 & spread be=e ! m]cy-seat4 ,& ! *ri/ian1 t kn[s ! pleasure ( gett+ ne> to ,god 9 pray]1 _c cont5t himself to wrap up all 8 special & de>e/ conc]nm5ts 9 a few g5]al s5t5ces4 8,:at6 :5 ,i am br\ght s nigh to my ,god1 my ,almighty & compassionate fri5d2 :5 ,i am tak51 z x 71 by ! h&1 & l$ into 8 secret place2 :5 ,i h ! e> ( ,god s ne> me1 %all ,i n tell him my secret & p>ticul> grievances8 ,:5 ,i feel su* a sweet fre$om ( s\l 9 8 pres5ce1 %all ,i n unbosom my :ole self to him8 ,%all ,i *eck ! dev\t appetites & affections ( my he>t1 because ,i d n f9d words 9 my ,pray] ,book fit to express !m8 ,%all ,i qu5* ! bless$ ,_s ?us1 & limit my conv]se ) ,god80 ,i all[ =ms ( pray] well compos$1 to be useful helps = y\ng] or mean] *ri/ians2 or1 inde$1 = all p]sons1 :5 ! spirits are l[ & langui%+1 & ! he>t 9 a heavy or cold temp]3 ,b at su* a glori\s season to conf9e a holy s\l to a few good expressions1 writt5 d[n be=e1 h[ great an injury w\ld x be to its div9e pleasure & pr(it8 ,reflection ,,iv4 ,h[ com=table a consid]ation may be drawn f my disc\rse1 by ^? t h nev] a fri5d ^u e>?1 t !re is a fri5d 9 heav51 to :om !y may tell all _! circum/ances1 & all _! sorr[s6 ,!re are "s p]sons1 9 ?is _w1 s mean & s wret*$1 t !y are ready to ?9k1 at lea/1 t !y h nev] a fri5d1 & are apt to compla9 t !y are altoge!r fri5dless4 ,b !re is a ,god1 "o t !y may be sure is _! ev]la/+ fri5d1 :5 !y are will+ to ent] into a /ate ( fri5d%ip ) him3 :5 !y h comm5c$ fri5d%ip ) him by ! blood ( ,jesus ! great ,reconcil]1 & by ! work+ ( ! reconcil+ ,_s2 !n let !m improve ?is consid]ation ) sweet joy4 ,!y h a fri5d 9 heav51 be=e :om !y c spread all _! sorr[s1 ?\gh !y be fri5dless on e>?2 ?\gh !y are =c$ to say ( _! s\ls1 8,!re is no refuge = !m 9 ! _w10 yet !y c say1 ,god is _! refuge3 ,!y c express to him _! v>i\s suff]+s1 & _! sev]al difficulties1 & !y c be sure ( a help] 9 heav54 ,reflection ,v4 ,la/ly1 ,t future /ate ( glory mu/ be bless$ inde$1 :]e we %all be ev] ne> to ,god1 ev5 to 8 seat1 & h no sorr[s to tell him (4 ,if x be s delightful a ?+ to come ne> ! seat ( ,god "h ^u e>?1 to m\rn be=e him1 & to tell him all our circum/ances1 & all our sorr[s2 h[ pleasurable a bless$ness mu/ t ( heav5 be1 :]e we %all be ev] rejoic+ be=e him2 z ,*ri/ ,jesus 0 be=e ! _w 0 made1 rejoic+ daily be=e him2 & our delight %all be ) t ,god :o creat$ ! sons ( m53 ,:]e we %all be = ev] tell+ him our joys1 & our pleasures1 ) humble adoration ( 8 grace1 & ev]la/+ gratitude4 ,x w be a sweet r$\bl+ ( all ! delights & enjoym5ts ( heav51 to tell him1 9 ! language ( t _w1 :at inf9ite satisfaction we feel 9 8 society2 :at enjoym5ts & delights we d]ive f 8 imm$iate influ5ces2 h[ full our he>ts are ( love to him1 & h[ full !y are ( ! s5se ( 8 love3 ,!re 8 love communicat$ to u1 %all be1 z x 71 reflect$ back aga9 f our s\ls to ,god2 & 9 ! p]petual communications & reflections ( k1 joy1 & love %all our heav5 consi/4 ,o t ,i c\ld raise y\r s\ls1 & m9e1 to bless$ brea?+s aft] ?is felicity1 by su* repres5tations4 ,b h[ inf9itely %ort mu/ ! brighte/ description fall ( ?is /ate & place3 ,may y & ,i1 :o speak & he> ?is1 may e s\l ( u be made ?us happy "o day1 & le>n ! ext5t & glory ( ?is bless$ness1 by sweet & ev]la/+ exp]i5ce4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,vi4 ,s9s & ,sorr[s spread be=e ,god4 ,o t ,i knew ! secret place1 ,:]e ,i might f9d my ,god6 ,i'd spread my wants be=e 8 face1 ,& p\r my woes abroad4 ,i'd tell him h[ my s9s arise1 ,:at sorr[s ,i su/a92 ,h[ grace decays1 & com=t dies1 ,& leaves my he>t 9 pa94 ,i'd say1 8,h[ fle% & s5se rebel6 ,:at inw>d foes comb9e ,) ! va9 _w1 & p[]s ( hell1 ,to vex ?is s\l ( m9e60 ,he kn[s :at argum5ts ,i'd take1 ,to wre/le ) my ,god2 ,i'd plead = 8 own m]cy's sake1 ,& = my ,savi\r's blood4 ,my ,god w pity my compla9ts1 ,& heal my brok5 bones3 ,he takes ! mean+ ( 8 sa9ts1 ,! language ( _! groans4 ,arise1 my s\l1 f deep di/ress1 ,& bani% e fe>2 ,he calls !e to 8 ?rone ( grace1 ,to spread ?y sorr[s !re4 ,,s]mon ,,vii4 ,a ,hopeful ,y\? fall+ ,%ort ( ,heav54 ,,m>k x4 #ba4--,!n ,jesus behold+ him1 lov$ him4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p4 ,if we w\ld "k ! p]son :o 0 fav\r$ ) ! love ( ,jesus1 & be acqua9t$ ) 8 "*1 x is necess>y to read ! :ole n>rative1 z we f9d x deliv]$ 9 ?is *apt]1 f ! #ag? to ! #bc;d v]se4 ,& :5 he 0 gone =? into ! way1 !re came "o runn+1 & kneel$ to him1 & ask$ him1 good ,ma/]1 :at %all ,i d t ,i may inh]it et]nal life8 #ah4 ,& ,jesus said unto him1 :y calle/ ?\ me good1 !re is none good save "o1 t is ,god4 #ai4 ,?\ kn[e/ ! comm&m5ts2 d n commit adult]y1 d n kill1 d n /eal1 d n be> false witness1 defraud n1 hon\r ?y fa!r & "m4 #bj4 ,& he answ]$1 & said unto him1 ,ma/]1 all ^! h ,i obs]v$ f my y\?4 #ba4 ,!n ,jesus behold+ him1 lov$ him1 & said unto him1 "o ?+ ?\ lacke/1 g ?y way1 sell :atsoev] ?\ ha/1 & give to ! poor1 & ?\ %alt h treasure 9 heav52 & come take up ! cross1 & foll[ me4 #bb4 ,& he 0 sad at t say+1 & w5t away griev$2 = he _h great possessions4 #bc4 ,& ,jesus look$ r\nd ab\t1 & sai? unto 8 disciples1 h[ h>dly %all !y t h ri*es ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god8 ,n[ if we consult & comp>e ! acc\nt :i* ! o!r evangeli/s give u ( ?is transaction1 we %all f9d t ! p]son 0 a "y man2 ,mat4 xix4 #bj4 & a rul] among ! ,jews2 ,luke xviii4 #ah4 ,he _h "s conc]n ^u 8 m9d ab\t 8 future /ate1 & came to ,*ri/1 z to a div9e prophet1 to enquire ! way to heav53 ,b x is evid5t he _h a va9 conceit ( 8 own righte\sness1 & at ! same "t he _h an excessive love to money2 he w\ld fa9 h be5 an heir ( heav51 b he valu$ 8 inh]itance on e>? mu* m3 ,he wi%$ = ! love ( ,god1 b w\ld enjoy & love ?is _w too2 & r ?an r5\nce ! pleasant ?+s ( ?is life1 he w\ld quit 8 pret5ces to a life to come2 = he w5t away griev$ & full ( sadness1 at ! direction :i* our ,savi\r gave him1 & w\ld n v5ture ! exp]im5t4 ,he =sook ,*ri/ & heav51 hav+ great possessions on e>?4 ,x is necess>y to our purpose1 to "k :e!r1 9 ! foll[+ ye>s ( 8 life1 he 0 br\ght to rep5tance & salvation1 ?\gh x is mo/ likely t he nev] 02 = if he lov$ 8 e/ate & 8 money1 s well 9 8 y\ng] ye>s1 t vice probably increas$ ) 8 age4 ,besides1 he /&s 9 ! hi/ory ( ! gospel1 z an example ( ^? m51 :o lose heav5 = ! love ( money4 ,b h[soev] x might be aft]w>d1 ?is is c]ta91 t at t "t he 0 9 ! /ate ( s9 & dea?2 :i* is suffici5t to my pres5t design4 ,f ! words ( my text1 set 9 ?is light1 & comp>$ ) ! issue ( ! :ole conv]sation1 betwe5 ,*ri/ & ?is "y man1 we may d]ive ?is doctr9e3 ,doct4 ,our ,savi\r _h "s love = a p]son t pref]r$ ?is _w to heav51 & neglect$ 8 salvation4 ,9 ord] to improve ?is ?\ght1 we %all consid]4 ,i4 ,:at is meant by ! love ( our ,savi\r to ?is "y man1 & to p]sons ( 8 "*4--,,ii4 ,:at 0 !re 9 him t might attract our ,savi\r's love4--,,iii4 ,:at rem>ks may be made ^u ! s9 & folly ( a p]son s lovely1 & s belov$ ( ,*ri/4--,,iv4 ,make an address to ?ree sorts ( p]sons1 tak+ ! occasion f ! "* ( ! p]son 9 my text4 ,fir/1 ,:at is meant by ! love ( our ,savi\r to ?is "y man1 & h[ f> may he be said to love a p]son :o is void ( true grace1 & neglects salvation4 ,"h1 ,i conceive1 we are n to look ^u our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ z act+ accord+ to 8 div9ity1 b only 9 8 human nature2 = x is evid5t t ,*ri/ consid]$ z ,god1 lov$ him n 9 t s5se 9 :i* ! love ( ,god is usually tak52 = he _h pla9 evid5ces ( a worldly covet\s m9d1 & s c\ld n be ! object ( special div9e complac5cy3 ,nor d we f9d t ,*ri/ lov$ him s well1 z to communicate div9e grace & salvation to him4 ,i confess !re may be "s sort ( love attribut$ to ,god1 ) relation to creatures ( any k9d1 :i* h any ?+ valuable 9 !m3 ,s ,god loves all ! works ( 8 h&s2 s he loves ! heav5s & ! e>?1 & all ! pieces ( inanimate nature3 t is1 he approves 8 own workman%ip1 ! effects ( 8 own wisdom & p[]4 ,god is also sometimes said to love ^? to :om he communicates temporal bless+s1 or makes ! (f] ( et]nal ones4 ,s he lov$ ! :ole nation ( ! ,jews1 ?\gh he did n give all ( !m 8 sav+ grace4 ,b /ill x is mu* m natural to exp\nd ! words ( my text conc]n+ ,*ri/ z man2 = !re 7 "s peculi> qualities 9 ?is y\?1 :i* 7 suit$ to attract ! love ( human nature2 su* qualities z a wise & p]fect man c\ld n b love3 ,x 0 "s su* sort ( love z our ,"l express$ t[>d ! apo/le ,john1 9 a way ( di/9ction f ! re/2 ^u :i* acc\nt1 probably1 he 0 call$1 ! disciple :om ,jesus lov$2 ,john xiii4 #bc4 ,!re=e ,i conceive ,*ri/ is "h repres5t$ z ex]t+ ! innoc5t & k9d affections ( human nature t[>ds a y\? s agreeable & hopeful4 ,n[ ?is love implies 9 x ^! five ?+s3 #a4 ,a he>ty approbation ( ^? good qualities :i* ,*ri/ beheld 9 him3 ,= he be+ p]fect & wise1 _c b approve t :i* is excell5t4 ,he _h a %>p eye1 & great sagacity ( nature3 ,) a ready p5etration he c\ld disc]n :at 0 valuable2 & mu/ necess>ily h a j e/eem = e ?+ :]e9 8 ,fa!r's wisdom & p[] did em95tly appe>4 ,:atsoev] ,god creat$ at fir/1 0 good2 ,g54 i4 #ca4 ,& :atsoev] rema9s ( t good workman%ip ( ,god1 ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god1 approv$ /ill1 s f> z x 0 unta9t$ ) s91 & consid]$ 9 itself1 ab/ract$ f ! crim9al qualities t might att5d x4 #b4 ,?is love ( ,*ri/ to ! "y man1 implies a complac5cy 9 8 p]son2 a sort ( human delight 9 a fell[-creature t _h sev]al excell5t prop]ties2 ?\gh ! love ( ,god1 & p[]ful religion1 7 want+4 ,if ,i read a book t has mu* good s5se 9 x1 & :]e ! reason+s are well connect$1 ,i _c b h a delight 9 read+1 ?\gh ! subject itself may be trifl+1 or ! !me disagreeable4 ,if ,i he> an oration well compos$1 ) _m +5i\s turns ( ?\ght & pa!tic expressions2 & all ^! pron\nc$ ) ! v>i\s dec5cies ( spee* & ge/ure1 ,i take pleasure 9 ! p]=mance1 & may love ! orator1 ?\gh he insi/ ^u s5tim5ts q contr>y to my own4 ,s ,i may be pleas$ ) ! le>n$ conv]sation ( a kn[+ & well-temp]$ man1 & love him s f>1 ?\gh he may be my enemy1 & p]haps1 9 8 he>t1 an enemy to ,god too2 = su* 0 ?is "y man1 an idolat] ( gold1 & !re=e an enemy to ,god2 ,jam4 iv4 #d4 conc]n+ :om x is writt51 t ,jesus lov$ him4 #c4 ,"s natural good-wi%es = 8 welf>e are impli$ 9 ?is love4 ,!re is 9 e wise & good man1 a he>ty desire ( ! happ9ess ( 8 fell[-creatures1 he loves !m all 9 ?is s5se1 ev5 ! fooli% & ! wick$4 ,human nature t has any goodness 9 x1 is ready to wi% well to any p]son1 ?\gh he be an utt] /rang]1 & unkn[n2 especially if he has "s agreeable qualities4 ,!re may be an innoc5t incl9ation to see all m5 happy1 ?\gh we "k ?is %all n be br\ght to pass2 = ! ^w ( ,god decl>es t mo/ "p ( m5 walk 9 ! broad-way1 & %all g d[n to hell4 ,y "k h[ passionately ,/4 ,paul long$ = ! salvation ( all 8 c\ntry-m5 ! ,jews4 ,?is is call$ a love ( b5evol5ce2 & x is evid5t by ! foll[+ p>ticul>s1 t ! ,"l express$ ?is good-w t[>ds ! "y man 9 my text4 #d4 ,a conf]r+ ( actual b5efit or k9dness1 is impli$ 9 ! love ( ,*ri/ t[>ds ?is y\?2 = he /ood /ill & ent]ta9$ him ) fri5dly disc\rse3 ,he endeav\r$ by prop] me?ods to conv9ce him ( s92 he gave him directions :at he %\ld d to obta9 treasure 9 heav52 he call$ him to be 8 disciple & foll[]2 & gave him a promise ( ev]la/+ ri*es1 if he w\ld h compli$ ) 8 proposal4 ,?is is call$ a love ( b5efic5ce3 ,& ?is our ,"l ,jesus practis$ abundantly1 ev5 to ^? :om he did n sav+ly enlight5 & conv]t by 8 gospel2 = x 0 8 "*1 t he w5t ab\t do+ good2 ,acts x4 #ch4 #e4 ,?is love ( ,*ri/ includes 9 x compassion = ! "y man1 & "s degree ( sorr[ to ?9k t he %\ld miss ( heav52 t he %\ld be s h>d5$ 9 self-confid5ce1 s puft up ) a conceit ( 8 own righte\sness1 & s h>d to be conv9c$ ( 8 weakness & guilt1 z to /& to x boldly1 t he _h kept all ! comm&m5ts ( ,god3 & at la/1 t he %\ld be s entangl$ ) a love to money1 z to despise ! treasures ( heav51 & to let ,*ri/ & salvation g4 ,su* a m\rnful pity did our ,"l express to ,j]usalem1 9 ! days ( 8 fle%2 ,o ,j]usalem1 ,j]usalem1 :i* kille/ ! prophets1 & /one/ !m t are s5t unto !e3 ,h[ (t5 w\ld ,i h ga!r$ ?y *ildr5 toge!r1 z a h5 do? ga!r h] brood "u h] w+s1 & ye w\ld n6 ,luke xiii4 #cd4 ,& he m+l$ ! te>s ( love & sorr[ :5 he came ne> ! gates3 = ! same evangeli/ tells u1 t he beheld ! city & wept ov] x1 ) ?is melt+ language1 ,if ?\ had/ "k1 ev5 ?\1 9 ?is ?y day1 ! ?+s t belong to ?y peace2 b n[ !y are hid f ?9e eyes2 ,luke xix4 #da1 #db4 ,:5 we behold a noble palace1 a well-contriv$ g>d51 a piece ( pa9t+ ( uncommon art3 8,x is pity1 we cry1 t su* a build+ %\ld be r$uc$ to a%es1 su* a g>d5 ov]-spread ) desolation & disord]1 or su* a picture be all defac$40 ,we h a sort ( pity = ^! inanimate beauties1 & we are ready to m\rn _! dang] or ru94 ,& ! passion is innoc5t & becom+3 ,b ! grief & ! love rise high] /ill1 :5 we see a liv+ s\l1 a fell[-creature ( our own rank1 a man or woman dress$ 9 agreeable accompli%m5ts1 & yet mak+ ha/e to wilful de/ruction4 ,su* love & su* grief are comely = a wise & good man1 & !y became our ,savi\r well4 ,bless$ ,savi\r6 t ev] ?y love %\ld lay itself out on su* objects1 z w\ld awak5 ?y grief1 & give !e s pa9ful a compassion6 ,b ?is 0 only 9 ! days ( 8 fle%3 ,he pities mank9d n[ "u _! v>i\s wret*$ness & folly1 yet we _c suppose 8 pres5t exaltation & bless$ness does indulge real sorr[1 or admit any sm>t+ affliction2 ?\gh 9 8 humble /ate on e>?1 8 human love express$ itself agreeably 9 su* m\rnful compassion & t5d]ness4 ,,ii4 ,we come to consid]1 :at !re 0 9 ?is p]son t might attract our ,savi\r's love4 #a4 ,he _h probably "s natural qualifications :i* 7 agreeable & pleas+4 ,8 y\? is express$2 ,mat4 xix4 #bj4 ,a "y man1 9 ! prime ( 8 days1 9 ! =ce & fl[] ( 8 age1 ! beauty & vig\r ( 8 nature3 ,& x is v likely1 t he might be ( a comely figure & +5u\s c\nt5ance2 = x is said1 our ,savi\r behold+ him1 lov$ him4 ,he fix$ 8 eyes1 & probably saw some?+ 9 him delightful 9 8 v aspect & appe>ance1 :i* might p>tly induce him to ^? v>i\s expressions ( love be=e-m5tion$1 & to pity s lovely a y\?1 :o 0 enslav$ to ri*es1 & b\nd to de/ruction 9 fett]s ( gold4 #b4 ,he _h a c\rte\s & oblig+ c>riage1 :i* appe>s 9 sev]al in/ances2 viz4 he kneel$ be=e our ,"l1 & paid him great respect ) ! ge/ure ( 8 body2 he salut$ him1 good ,ma/]6 :i* our ,"l did n reprove1 :5 he said1 !re is none good b ,god2 b put him to ! trial1 :e!r he w\ld own him to be ,god or no4 ,he ackn[l$g$ ,*ri/ z 8 sup]ior1 ?\gh he 0 s mu* a /rang] to him1 & s mu* a poor] man ?an himself4 ,by 8 :ole deportm5t we f9d him a p]son ( great civility2 he knew h[ to pay ! hon\rs ( 8 c\ntry well1 to give titles to :om titles are due1 & to d ^! ?+s gracefully4 ,a c\rte\s1 humble1 & dec5t behavi\r1 )\t affectation or flatt]y1 is s f> f be+ reprov$ by ,*ri/1 t n only1 9 ?is place1 our ,"l seems to be pleas$ ) x1 b 9 _m places ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 x is recomm5d$ to make *ri/ianity amiable3 ,x is pleas+ to human nature1 & _c b ga9 love & e/eem ) all wise & virtu\s p]sons4 #c4 ,he 0 religi\sly educat$ ev5 f 8 *ildhood1 & _h gr[n up 9 sobriety1 p]haps1 f 8 v cradle2 = he 0 b a "y man :5 he came to our ,"l1 & yet he says1 conc]n+ ! comm&m5ts ( moral duty1 ,i h kept !m all f my y\?4 ,he sprung surely f good p>5ts2 he _h su* in/ructions f !m1 & !y su* a jeal\s & wat*ful eye ov] him1 t he 0 kept f gross s9s1 & 0 br\ght up 9 all ! =ms ( godl9ess1 & 9 ! obs]vance ( ! moral law4 ,n[ ,*ri/1 consid]$ m]ely z a man1 lov$ ! law ( ,god s well1 t he c\ld n b take pleasure 9 a p]son t p]=m$ x1 s f> z t ob$i5ce rea*$4 ,virtue1 9 ! m]e outw>d "p ( x1 w comm& respect ev5 f ! vile & ! wick$3 mu* m w ! good & pi\s man pay hon\r to ! practice ( x4 ,!re is some?+ amiable 9 sobriety1 temp]ance1 *>ity1 ju/ice1 tru?1 & s9c]ity1 ?\gh !y may n proce$ f ! div9e/ pr9ciple ( love to ,god root$ 9 ! he>t4 #d4 ,he _h giv5 "s dilig5ce 9 seek+ aft] et]nal life1 & _h a great conc]n ab\t 8 s\l4 ,he came runn+ to ask a "q ( ! bigge/ importance1 ,:at %all ,i d to inh]it et]nal life8 ,he 0 conv9c$ !re 0 a heav5 & a hell1 & he 0 will+ to d some?+ "h to obta9 happ9ess h]eaft]4 ,he did n come ) a design to put curi\s & ensn>+ que/ions1 z ! ,sadducees did2 ,mat4 xxii4 #bc4 b he seems to h an hone/ design to "k ! way to heav5 & happ9ess1 = he w5t away sorr[ful :5 he c\ld n comply ) ! dem&s ( ,*ri/4 ,?\gh he ?\ght he _h practis$ a great deal ( religion1 yet he 0 will+ to receive fur!r in/ructions2 ,:at lack ,i yet8 ,is !re any o!r precept to be p]=m$1 9 ord] to entitle me to life et]nal8 ,n[ our ,savi\r loves to see consci5ce awak5$1 to see ! spr+s ( religion op5$ & beg9n+ to fl[3 ,a div9e tea*] conceives "s hope ( a man t is will+ to be taught1 & ready to le>n1 & !re=e he loves him4 ,?is y\? ?\ght himself righte\s1 yet he did n ?9k himself all-wise2 & !re=e submits to f>!r in/ructions4 ,n[ x is a pleasure to communicate k to ^? t long to receive x2 & we pity !m he>tily :5 !y d n comply ) ! necess>y duties t are reveal$ to !m1 ?r\gh ! *>ms ( "s /rong temptation4 #e4 ,add to all ?is1 t he _h _m civil advantages by reason ( 8 ri*es1 8 au?ority1 & 8 p[]4 ,he 0 weal?y1 & he 0 a rul] among ! p2 :i* ?+s1 ?\gh !y _c 9 !mselves make any p]son amiable1 yet :5 !y are add$ to ! =m] good qualities1 !y r5d] !m all m lovely & m valuable2 & t because !y are s seldom jo9$ toge!r4 ,dr4 ,goodman rem>ks v +5i\sly "h1 8t 8 conc]n ab\t 8 s\l1 0 n a sick-b$ m$itation1 = he 0 9 heal?2 nor a melan*oly qualm ( old age1 = he 0 "y3 nor 0 x ! effect ( 8 be+ discont5t$ & out ( hum\r ) ! _w1 = he 0 ri* & prosp]\s40 ,x is seldom t we see a man 9 ! prime ( 8 days1 possess+ l>ge treasures & dom9ions 9 ?is _w1 t w seek aft] ! ?+s ( ano!r2 or t w %ew due respect to 8 fell[-creatures1 or practise s mu* z ! =m ( godl9ess3 t :5 all ^! meet toge!r1 z !y did 9 ?is "y man1 !y conspire to make him lovely 9 ! eyes ( e behold]4 ,b alas6 ?is unhappy y\?1 furni%$1 z he 0 ) all ^! virtues1 & ^! advantages1 :i* our ,"l beheld 9 him1 & = :i* he lov$ him1 yet he lo/ heav5 = ! love ( ?is _w4 ,he refus$ to accept ! proposals ( ,*ri/2 he w5t away sorr[ful1 = he _h l>ge possessions4 ,& ?is naturally leads me to ! ?ird head4 ,if ?is s]mon be too long1 x may be divid$ "h4 ,,iii4 ,"s rem>ks ^u ?is mix$ "*2 ^u ! folly1 ! guilt1 & mis]y ( a man s lovely1 & s belov$ ( ,*ri/4 #a/ ,rem>k4 ,h[ mu* good & evil may be m+l$ 9 ! same p]son8 :at lovely qualities 7 f\nd 9 ?is "y man6 & yet !re 0 f\nd 9 him a c>nal m9d 9 love ) ?is _w1 & 9 a /ate ( secret enmity to ,god4 ,our nature at fir/ 0 a glori\s composition ( all t 0 good4 ,h[ has s9 ru9$ human nature f its primitive glory1 & m+l$ a l>ge measure ( evil 9 its v frame6 & yet h[ has re/ra9+ grace kept our nature f los+ e ?+ t is good & valuable1 & f becom+ univ]sally mon/r\s & loa?some6 ,let u take a survey ( ! _w1 & see :at a mixture !re is ( amiable & hateful qualities among/ ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,!re is beauty & comel9ess2 !re is vig\r & vivacity2 !re is good-hum\r & compassion2 !re is wit & judgm5t1 & indu/ry1 ev5 among/ ^? t are pr(ligate & ab&on$ to _m vices4 ,!re is sobriety1 & love1 & hone/y1 & ju/ice1 & dec5cy among/ m5 t "k n ,god1 & believe n ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus4 ,!re are v few ( ! sons & daught]s ( ,adam1 b are possess$ ( some?+ good & agreeable1 ei!r by nature or acquirem5t2 !re=e1 :5 !re is a necess>y occasion to m5tion ! vices ( any man1 ,i %\ld n speak evil ( him 9 ! gross1 nor heap reproa*es on him by :olesale4 ,x is v dis+5u\s to talk sc&al 9 sup]latives1 z ?\gh e man :o 0 a s9n]1 0 a p]fect villa91 ! v wor/ ( m51 all ov] hateful & abom9able4 ,h[ %>ply %\ld our own ?\ghts reprove u1 :5 we give our pride & malice a loose1 to ravage ov] all ! "* ( our neighb\rs1 & d5y all t is good conc]n+ !m1 because !y h some?+ 9 !m t is crim9al & wor?y ( blame6 ,?us our judgm5t is abus$ by our passions2 & sometimes ?is folly reigns 9 u to su* a degree t we c h>dly all[ a man to be wise or +5i\s1 to h a gra9 ( good s5se1 or good hum\r1 t is n ( our pr(ession1 or our p>ty1 9 matt]s ( *ur* or /ate4 ,let u look back ^u our conduct1 & blu% to ?9k t we %\ld indulge su* prejudices1 su* a s9ful p>tiality4 #b;d ,rem>k4 ,a man t has n true grace1 nor hol9ess1 may be ! j object ( our love3 = we f9d sev]al in/ances & sev]al degrees ( love 7 paid by ,*ri/1 ! wise/ & be/ ( m51 to a y\? ( a covet\s & c>nal temp]6 "o :o pref]r$ e>? to heav51 & valu$ 8 pres5t possessions above ^? et]nal treasures t ,*ri/ _h promis$ him4 ,i confess1 "u ! ,old ,te/am5t1 9 ! cxxxix4 ,psalm1 v]4 #ba1 #bb4 ,david appeals to ,god1 d n ,i hate !m1 t hate !e8 & adds1 ,i hate !m ) a p]fect hatr$4 ,b ?is ne$ n be con/ru$ to signify any malice 9 8 he>t aga9/ !m1 z a private p]son2 b 8 design to fight aga9/ !m1 & suppress !m1 z a soldi]1 & a k+1 because !y appe>$ publicly aga9/ ,god2 = he adds1 ,i am griev$ at ^? t rise up aga9/ !e1 ,i c\nt !m m9e enemies4 ,besides1 ^! p]sons 7 ( s ab&on$ a "*1 t !y seem to h _h no?+ good 9 !m2 & he might ju/ly hate !m1 consid]$ m]ely z s9n]s1 9 ! same s5se t we mu/ hate ourselves1 s f> z we are s9ful4 ,i might add to all ?is1 t !y 7 cruel & bloody ) reg>d to m51 & !y spoke wick$ly aga9/ ,god1 & 7 ,god's pr(ess$ enemies1 v]4 #ai4 & #bj4 ,aft] all1 x 0 mu* m all[able 9 ,david ! ,jew 9 ! heat ( 8 zeal1 to talk ?us1 ?an x c be = u1 *ri/ians2 :ile we read ! words ( our ,savi\r1 ,mat4 v4 #dc1 #dd1 #de4 ,we h he>d t x ha? be5 said1 ,?\ %alt love ?y neighb\r1 & hate ?9e enemy3 ,b ,i say unto y1 love y\r enemies1 bless !m t curse y1 d good to !m t hate y1 & pray = !m :i* despitefully use y1 & p]secute y3 t ye may be ! *ildr5 ( y\r ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav52 = he make? 8 sun to rise on ! evil & on ! good1 & s5de? ra9 on ! j & on ! unju/3 ,:ile we consid] also 9 :at a div9e mann] our ,"l ,jesus has exemplifi$ 8 own precept1 & has lov$ _m ( 8 enemies1 s z to die = !m2 & manife/$ s mu* natural affection1 ev5 = ! "y s9n] 9 my text1 because !re 7 "s good qualities f\nd 9 him4 ,i w n say !re=e )9 myself conc]n+ any man1 8,i hate him utt]ly1 & abhor him 9 all respects1 because he has n true hol9ess30 b ,i w look ^u him1 & consid] :e!r !re may n be "s accompli%m5t 9 him1 "s moral virtue1 "s valuable tal5t1 "s natural or acquir$ excell5cy2 & ,i w n neglect to pay due e/eem to e des]v+ quality1 :]esoev] ,i f9d x4 ,x is a piece ( hon\r due to ,god our ,creator1 to obs]ve ! v>i\s signatures ( 8 wisdom1 t he has impress$ ^u 8 creatures1 & ! ov]fl[+ treasures ( 8 goodness1 :i* he has di/ribut$ among ! works ( 8 h&s4 ,?us ,i may v ju/ly love a man1 = :om1 9 ! vulg> s5se1 ,i h no *>ity2 t is1 su* a "o z ,i believe to be 9 a /ate ( s9 & dea?1 & h no pres5t hope ( 8 salvation4 ,h[ c\ld holy p>5ts fulfil _! duties ( affection to _! wick$ *ildr58 or pi\s *ildr5 pay due respect to s9ful p>5ts8 ,h[ c\ld a believ] fulfil ! law ( love to an unbeliev+ bro!r1 or a de>] relative1 if we ought to admit ( no love to p]sons t are 9 a /ate ( enmity to ,god8 ,h[ c we be foll[]s ( ,god z de> *ildr51 if we are n k9d to ! un?ankful1 & to ! evil2 ,luke vi4 #cg4 ,to ^? :o h no?+ ( s]i\s religion 9 !m2 ,gal4 vi4 #aj4 8,z we h opportunity1 let u d good to all m51 especially to !m :o are ( ! h\sehold ( fai?40 ,z ,god has a peculi> love = 8 own *ildr51 = ^? :o are r5ew$1 & sanctifi$1 & =m$ into 8 lik5ess2 s ought we to love all ! sa9ts ) a peculi> k9d ( affection1 & take special delight 9 !m1 we %\ld express a love ( intimate fell[%ip unto !m2 a love ( div9e fri5d%ip1 ( spiritual pleasure1 & he>ty communion2 rejoic+ toge!r ) !m 9 ,god our common ,fa!r1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus our common ,head1 & 9 ! hope ( our common ,salvation2 & we %\ld ev] be ready1 9 ! fir/ place1 to assi/ & support !m1 & supply _! wants accord+ to ! calls ( provid5ce4 ,b s9n]s also mu/ h "s %>e 9 our love4 #c;d ,rem>k4 ,h[ diff]5t is ! special love ( ,god1 f ! natural love ( man6 ,god see? n z man see?2 he appo9ts n p]sons to et]nal life1 because ( "s agreeable accompli%m5ts :i* !y possess 9 ?is life4 ,jesus ,*ri/ himself1 consid]$ z ,god1 did n be/[ 8 special & sav+ love ^u t "y ,israelite1 :om1 z man1 he c\ld n help lov+4 ,s ,samuel 0 s5t to *use a k+ = ! ,jews1 among ! sons ( ,jesse2 #a ,sam4 xvi4 #f4 ,:5 he saw ,eliab appe>1 he look$ on him1 & said1 8,surely ! ,"l's ano9t$ is be=e him2 b ! ,"l said to ,samuel1 v]4 #g4 ,look n on 8 c\nt5ance1 or on ! height ( 8 /ature1 because ,i h refus$ him40 ,old ,jesse1 x may be1 0 ready to look ^u 8 elde/ son too1 be+ pleas$ ) 8 tall & comely figure1 & to say )9 himself1 8,x is a pity t ,eliab 0 n made a k+40 ,b ,david 0 ,god's belov$4 ,if ! "q 7 put to u1 ,:o are ! p]sons t are fit to /& 9 ! c\rt ( ,god above1 to be ! inhabitants & ornam5ts ( heav58 ,we %\ld be ready to say1 ! beautiful & ! +5i\s1 ! s\ls ( a sweet disposition1 & ! p]sons ( graceful behavi\r4 ,we are tempt$ to ?9k t ! well-born1 ! wise1 ! affable1 & ! well-accompli%$1 %\ld all be made sa9ts1 & ! fav\rites ( ,god2 b he sees ) o!r eyes1 he det]m9es 8 special love by o!r pr9ciples1 & makes ano!r sort ( di/9ction by 8 sov]eign sav+ grace1 unguid$ & unallur$ by ! m]it ( man4 #a ,cor4 i4 #bf1 #bg1 #bh1 #bi4 8,ye see y\r call+1 bre?r51 h[ t n _m wise m5 aft] ! fle%1 n _m mighty1 n _m noble1 are call$3 ,b ,god ha? *os5 ! fooli% ?+s ( ! _w1 to conf\nd ! wise2 & ,god ha? *os5 ! weak ?+s ( ! _w1 to conf\nd ! ?+s :i* are mighty2 & base ?+s ( ! _w1 & ?+s :i* are despis$1 ha? ,god *os53 yea1 & ?+s :i* are n1 to br+ to n\ght ?+s t are1 t no fle% %\ld glory 9 8 pres5ce40 ,:at w\ld become ( ! morose1 ! r\gh natural temp]s1 if ,god lov$ none b su* z 7 lovely 9 our eyes8 ,:at w\ld become ( all ! de=m$ & ! mo/ uncomely pieces ( human nature2 ! cl[ni%1 & ! weak1 & base ?+s ( ?is _w1 if ,god %\ld *use none b ! fair1 & ! well-br$1 ! well-figur$1 & ! hon\rable8 ,if ?is 7 ! rule ( 8 conduct1 :at dismal di/9ction w\ld light ^u ?\s&s1 & "s good m5 too1 :o mu/ we> 9 _! faces1 9 ?is _w1 ! dreadful s5t5ce ( _! damnation 9 ! next8 ,b ! great & sov]eign ,god acts by o!r measures2 he lays d[n to himself div9e rules1 t are to u unkn[n1 & mu/ be = ev] unse>*able4 ,"s1 :o are end[$ ) native excell5cies1 he adorns ) heav5ly graces1 & !y %9e z jewels set 9 r+s ( gold3 ,o!rs1 :o h sc>ce any ?+ 9 !m amiable by nature1 are ! objects ( div9e love1 & made vessels ( grace2 ?\gh ^! d nev] make s *>m+ an appe>ance among m54 ,moses ! meek & oblig+1 ,jonah ! r\gh & ! peevi%1 7 bo? belov$ ( ,god2 = he made sa9ts & prophets ( !m4 ,abraham ! ri*1 & ,s>ah ! beautiful2 ,pet] ! poor fi%]man1 & ,paul ! man ( mean aspect1 & contemptible figure2 7 all belov$ ( ,god1 & made heirs ( et]nal ,life4 ,! conduct ( ! great ,god1 9 ?is matt]1 is s v>i\s1 & 8 reasons s sublime & imp5etrable1 t x is 9 va9 = u to attempt to trace out 8 rules ( action4 ,sometimes he *uses a man ( great intellectual p[]s1 & sets an invisible m>k ( div9e love ^u him3 ,at ano!r "t he takes pleasure to p\r contempt on all ! pride ( human reason1 by *us+ a fooli% man1 & mak+ him an humble believ]4 ,sometimes he exalts ! man ( natural virtue into a sa9t2 & aga91 he spreads %ame & confusion ov] all our own pret5d$ righte\snesses & va9 confid5ce1 by cull+ out1 "h & !re1 a pr(ane wret*1 & conv]t+ him to fai? & hol9ess1 & 9 ! mean "t he leaves "s t are sob]1 & h _m human virtues1 & good appe>ances1 to p]i% ) ! ,ph>isee & ! hypocrite = ev]1 9 _! pride & self-righte\sness4 ,jesus1 ! ,man1 look$ ^u ?is pretty y\? t 0 well-born1 sob]1 & virtu\s1 & he lov$ him2 b ! et]nal ,god *ose him n = a sa9t1 = he suff]$ him to run madd+ aft] 8 _m possessions1 & to despise heav54 ,"h x becomes u to be sil5t & adore4 ,o ! dep?s ( div9e c\nsel6 ,o ! awful & glori\s sov]eignty ( ! grace ( ,god1 t c\ld pass by s desirable a p]son1 :om ! man ,jesus c\ld n look ^u )\t pity & love6 ,h[ unse>*able are 8 ways1 & 8 judgm5ts pa/ f9d+ out2 ,rom4 xi4 #cc4 ,n[ ?\gh ?is be a v pa9ful & trem5d\s m$itation1 yet !re is an excell5t use to be made ( x4 ,no man %\ld despair ( salvation1 & ! love ( ,god1 h[ mean & despicable soev] 8 appe>ance be among m51 or h[ remote soev] f all t we call lovely4 ,let him =sake all s9 & be happy = ev]4 ,nor %\ld ! mo/ amiable ( creatures1 9 ! natural or civil _w1 flatt] !mselves t !y are ^u t acc\nt belov$ ( ,god1 & %all c]ta9ly be p>tak]s ( et]nal bless+s 9 ! _w ( glory4 ,let !m foll[ ,*ri/1 & be sav$4 ,b ,i w\ld dwell ^u ?is la/ ?\ght a little1 & !re=e ,i %all propose my f\r? rem>k 9 ?is mann]4 #d? ,rem>k4 ,_m lovely accompli%m5ts1 jo9$ toge!r1 w n c>ry a natural man to heav54 ,! f9e/ composition ( beauty & y\?1 /r5g? & ri*es1 & all ?is embelli%$ ) _m =ms ( godl9ess1 & "s %9+ outw>d virtues1 w n obta9 et]nal life4 ,! man t is ?us qualifi$ & adorn$1 if he pref]s e>? to heav51 & loves ! possessions ( ?is _w1 above spiritual treasures1 abides 9 a /ate ( condemnation & dea?4 ,grace is n a fl[] t gr[s 9 ! field ( nature1 nor is x made by ! he>t ( man3 x is a div9e se$2 x is plant$ 9 our he>ts by ! ,_s ( ,god2 ,john i4 #ac4 ,! sa9ts are born n ( blood2 t is1 by natural g5]ation2 nor ( ! w ( ! fle%1 t is1 by our own p[]s ( nature2 nor ( ! w ( man2 t is1 by ! influ5ce t o!rs h ov] u2 b ( ,god4 ,a man may set himself to "w a:ile = ! good ( 8 s\l1 & yet may miss ( salvation3 ,/rait is ! gate1 & n>r[ is ! way t leads to life1 & few !re be t f9d x2 ,mat4 vii4 #ad4 ,& _m :i* seek to ent] 91 %all n be able2 ,luke xiii4 #bd1 ,!y seek1 b n ) all _! might3 !y are n will+ to =sake all = heav51 & !re=e !y obta9 x n3 !y seek1 p]haps1 ) dilig5ce = a season1 & give out be=e !y h atta9$2 !y tire1 & gr[ we>y1 & lose ! prize3 !y seek1 b n 9 ,god's appo9t$ way1 & accord+ to ! rules ( ! gospel2 & no wond] if _! lab\r be va92 = he t /rive? is n cr[n$1 except he /rive lawfully2 #b ,tim4 ii4 #e4 ,& ?is 0 ! case ( ! ri* "y man2 he s\ght et]nal life1 b n ) all 8 s\l1 = he c\ld n take up 8 cross & foll[ ,*ri/2 he s\ght ! k+dom ( ,god = a season2 b :5 he came to ! h>d "w ( self-d5ial1 he w\ld n v5ture into t ?orny pa?1 b turn$ back1 & w5t away sorr[ful4 ,he s\ght ju/ification & peace ) ,god1 b n 9 a "r way2 = be+ ignorant ( ,god's righte\sness1 & go+ ab\t to e/abli% 8 own1 he fell %ort ( ! righte\sness ( ,god1 & atta9$ x n2 ,rom4 x4 #c4 ,he lov$ heav5 well1 b he lov$ ?is e>? bett]3 he *ose 8 portion & happ9ess 9 ?is _w1 & lo/ 8 s\l4 ,! eye ( ,god1 our ,judge1 is %>p & sev]e2 he sees ! hidd5 vices ( ! m9d1 ?r\gh all ! faire/ veils ( nature1 & ! brighte/ dress ( outw>d virtue4 ,we may *eat o!rs ) ! disguises ( religion1 & allure ! love ( ! be/ ( *ri/ians3 we may *eat ourselves by ^! fair appe>ances1 & ent]ta9 a fond op9ion ( our own sa9t%ip2 b ! great ,god c nev] be impos$ ^u at ?is rate4 ,he kn[s well :at is lovely & excell5t 9 8 creatures2 b :5 he seats himself ^u 8 ?rone ( judgm5t1 all _! %9+ ornam5ts ( body & m9d are blemi%$1 are d>k5$1 are lo/ 9 8 eyes1 if he discov]s a secret love to s9 9 ! he>t4 ,:]e ! love ( ?is _w prevails1 x ov]-balances all o!r good qualities1 ?\gh ev] s valuable 9 !mselves1 & ?\gh !y may create love 9 e behold]1 yet ! love ( ,god is n to be pur*as$1 nor p]suad$1 contr>y to 8 own settl$ & et]nal rules ( judgm5t4 ,if any man love ?is _w1 ! love ( ! ,fa!r is n 9 him2 #a ,john ii4 #ae4 nor does ! ,fa!r love him4 ,! pr9ce ( devils has _m noble end[m5ts1 & intellectual glories2 ! natural p[]s ( an angel rema9$ /ill ) him2 b 8 inw>d enmity to ,god1 conf9es him = ev] to hell3 & 9 ! s5se ( ! apo/le ,james1 ,:osoev] w be a fri5d to ! _w1 is ! enemy ( ,god2 ,james iv4 #d1 ?\gh 9 _m o!r excell5cies he might be a fell[ = angels4 ,wise & happy is t s\l :o fe>s to build 8 hopes ( heav5 ^u ! s&1 ^u a %9+ b feeble f\ndation4 ,wise & happy is he :o does n mi/ake ! glories ( nature = div9e grace2 :o does n satisfy himself to seek a little aft] heav51 b resolves to f9d x1 & p>ts ) all = ! k & ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,:ile o!rs1 :o pret5d to mu* wisdom1 raise _! va9 expectations ( happ9ess1 ^u a few natural accompli%m5ts1 & dev\t wi%es1 ?is man pursues ! "w ^u div9] pr9ciples1 & br+s x to p]fection3 & :5 o!rs1 at ! great day ( decision1 meet ) %ame & t]rible disappo9tm5t1 he %all be applaud$1 9 ! face ( angels1 z ! only wise man1 & %all f9d himself = ev] happy4 ,! #e?1 & la/ rem>k1 is ?is2 h[ dang]\s a sn>e is great ri*es6 ,!y become a sore temptation 7ev5 to p]sons well-incl9$7 to tie _! s\ls fa/ to ?is _w1 & p]suade !m to neglect ,god1 & ,*ri/1 & heav54 ,?is 0 ! case ( ! "y man 9 my text2 he w5t away f our ,"l melan*oly & griev$1 t he c\ld n jo9 ,*ri/ & ! _w toge!r3 he _h great possessions1 & !re=e he refus$ to be a foll[] ( ,*ri/1 "u ! poor & mean circum/ances ( 8 appe>ance among m52 see v]ses #bb1 #bc4 ,& our ,"l himself makes ?is same rem>k1 ,h[ h>dly %all !y t h ri*es ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god8 t is1 z he expla9s x 9 ! foll[+ v]se1 because x is s h>d1 = ^? :o possess great ri*es1 n to love !m too well1 & to tru/ 9 !m z _! *ief good4 ,h[ _m lovely qualities are "h spoil$ at once1 by ! love ( ?is _w6 & a man t 0 n f> f ! k+dom ( ,god1 divid$ f ,*ri/1 & driv5 to a fatal di/ance f heav51 by ?is dang]\s int]pos+ sn>e6 ,a wret*$ *a91 ?\gh x 0 a gold5 "o1 t )held 8 s\l f ! embraces ( 8 ,savi\r4 ,he 0 "y1 he 0 mode/ & humble1 he _h a desire to be sav$1 & he w5t f> 9 ! outw>d =ms ( godl9ess2 all ^! comm&s1 said he1 h ,i kept f my y\?1 or *ildhood2 & he _h a m9d to foll[ ,*ri/ too3 ,b ,jesus 0 poor1 & 8 foll[]s mu/ take up _! cross1 & %>e 9 8 pov]ty4 ,?is 0 ! p>t+ po9t2 ?is 0 ! b> to 8 salvation2 he 0 almo/ a *ri/ian1 b 8 ri*es prev5t$ him f be+ altoge!r s4 ,o fatal weal?1 & fooli% possessor6 ,x became our bless$ ,"l1 ! heir ( all ?+s to dive/ himself ( weal? & gr&eur1 & to r5\nce all ! pomp & glitt]+ equipage ( ?is _w1 :5 he came to introduce a religion s spiritual & s ref9$1 z ! gospel 03 & x became him to put su* a te/ z ?is to su* z pret5d$ to be 8 disciples2 :e!r !y dur/ v5ture to ex*ange ! pres5t _w1 & ! visible enjoym5ts ( x1 = glories future & invisible8 ,x 0 prop] he %\ld try :e!r !y c\ld d5y !mselves1 & become poor = 8 sake1 :o made himself poor = _! sakes1 & promis$ !m unkn[n treasures 9 heav54 ,b ! te/ prov$ too sev]e1 & ! gate too /rait = ?is "y man1 ) all ! bulk ( 8 e/ate to ent] 9 at x4 ,well might ! apo/le tea* ,timo?y1 ! "y prea*]1 to *>ge !m t are ri* 9 ?is _w1 n to tru/ 9 unc]ta9 ri*es1 b to d good to ! poor1 to di/ribute1 to ! ne$y1 t !y might lay up 9 /ore = !mselves a good f\ndation aga9/ ! "t to come2 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ag1 c4 because m5 are s ready to ?9k t a /ore ( gold is a good f\ndation to tru/ 9 = happ9ess "h1 & =get h]eaft]4 ,well might he admoni% !m to lay hold on et]nal life1 because !y are s ready to hold _! money fa/1 ?\gh !y let et]nal life g4 ,!y t h mu*1 are (t5 gre$y ( m1 & !reby fall into temptations & sn>es1 into _m fooli% & hurtful lu/s1 t dr[n m5 9 p]dition3 = ! love ( money is ! root ( all evil2 :i*1 :ile "s covet$ aft]1 !y h err$ f ! fai?1 h =sak5 ,*ri/1 & pi]c$ !mselves ?r\gh ) _m sorr[s2 v]4 #i1 #aj4 ,%all ,i take occasion "h to put ! ri* 9 m9d ( _! dang]1 & intreat !m to wat* aga9/ ! %9+ allurem5t t besets !m ar\nd8 ,h a c>e le/ y\r eyes be dazzl$ ) ?is glitt]+ _w1 & bl9d$ to ! gospel ( ,*ri/3 & %all ,i com=t ! poor1 by tell+ !m _! privilege1 h[ mu* m free !y are f ?is gold5 sn>e8 ,y h be5 us$ to meanness & pov]ty1 !re=e we may hope t ! pla9ness & simplicity ( ! gospel w n (f5d y3 t ! doctr9e ( ! cross1 & ! pov]ty ( ! ,man ( ,naz>e?1 :o hung ^u x = y\r sakes1 w n be a sc&al to y\r ?\ghts1 nor a b> to y\r fai?4 ,9 ! days ( ,*ri/1 ! poor receiv$ ! gospel2 & n _m ri*1 & n _m mighty1 h 9 any age be5 ! foll[]s ( a despis$ ,jesus4 ,o may ! ri* 9 ?is assembly be l$ by div9e grace to break ?r\gh all _! temptations1 & att5d _! ,savi\r1 ?\gh 8 "n1 & 8 disciples "h on e>? be surr\nd$ ) all ! =ms ( contempt & pov]ty6 ,& may ! mean] he>]s improve _! advantage1 & take up _! cross1 & foll[ _! ,"l1 till !y are all jo9$ to ! glori\s assembly above1 & made possessors ( ev]la/+ ri*es6 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,vii4 ,a ,hopeful ,y\? fall+ %ort ( ,heav54 ,mu/ all ! *>ms ( nature !n1 ,s hopeless to salvation prove8 ,c hell dem&1 c heav5 condemn ,! man :om ,jesus deigns to love8 ,! man1 :o s\ght ! ways ( tru?1 ,paid fri5ds & neighb\rs all _! due ,a mode/1 sob]1 lovely y\?1 ,& ?\ght he want$ no?+ n[8 ,b m>k ! *ange3 ?us spake ! ,"l ,come "p ) e>? = heav5 to-day3 ,! y\? a/oni%$ at ! ^w1 ,9 sil5t sadness w5t 8 way4 ,poor virtues1 t be boa/$ s1 ,?is te/ unable to endure1 ,let ,*ri/1 & grace1 & glory g1 ,to make 8 l& & money sure6 ,ah fooli% *oice ( treasur] "h6 ,ah fatal love ( tempt+ gold6 ,mu/ ?is base _w be b\ght s de>6 ,& life & heav5 s *eaply sold8 ,9 va9 ! *>ms ( nature %9e1 ,if ?is vile passion gov]ns me3 ,trans=m my s\l1 ,o love div9e6 ,& make me "p ) all = !e4 ,,s]mon ,,viii4 ,a ,hopeful ,y\? fall+ ,%ort ( ,heav54 ,,m>k x4 #ba4--,!n ,jesus behold+ him1 lov$ him4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p4 ,:5 our ,savi\r dwelt ^u e>?1 he f\nd a "y man 9 ! coa/s ( ,judea1 t pref]r$ ! ri*es ( ?is _w to all ! treasures ( heav52 & yet ,jesus ca/ an eye ( love ^u him4 ,9 ! =ego+ disc\rse ^u ^! words1 x has be5 consid]$ :at sort ( love ,*ri/ c\ld %ew to a man1 ^: s\l 0 s va9 & c>nal2 & :at good qualities appe>$ 9 ?is y\?1 t c\ld engage ! love ( our ,savi\r1 not)/&+ ! guilt ( 8 covet\sness2 & "s rem>ks 7 made ^u a man s lovely1 & s belov$ ( ,*ri/4 ,fir/1 ,! love :i* our ,savi\r manife/$ to ?is p]son1 0 n prop]ly a div9e love1 = t w\ld h *ang$ 8 nature1 & ref9$ 8 c>nal desires1 & conf]r$ grace & salvation ^u him3 ,we mu/ und]/& x !re=e only 9 ?is s5se1 t ! affections ( 8 human nature 7 drawn out t[>ds some?+ t 0 valuable & excell5t 9 ?is "y ,israelite3 ,he approv$ ( ^? accompli%m5ts :i* he beheld 9 him1 & felt a sort ( complac5cy 9 8 p]son & "*4 ,he _h an innoc5t & human desire ( 8 welf>e1 he gave him div9e in/ructions = ?is end1 & piti$ him he>tily t he 0 s f> gone 9 ! love ( ! _w1 z to neglect ! (f] ( heav54 ,secondly1 ,! qualities :i* might attract our ,savi\r's love1 7 su* z ^!3 ,he 0 "y & sprightly1 & x 0 probable t he _h some?+ v agreeable 9 8 aspect3 ,8 c>riage 0 c\rte\s & oblig+ = he kneel$ be=e our ,"l1 & salut$ him ) mu* civility3 ,he _h a religi\s education1 mu* outw>d sobriety & virtue1 s t he 0 ready to ?9k himself a complete sa9t4 ,all ^! comm&s1 says he1 h ,i kept f my y\?2 yet he 0 will+ to receive fur!r in/ructions1 if any ?+ else 7 necess>y1 9 ord] to et]nal life4 ,add to all ?is1 t he 0 ri* & p[]ful1 he 0 a rul] among ! ,jews1 & _h l>ge possessions1 :i* made 8 humility & o!r virtues appe> ! m amiable1 because !y s seldom are f\nd 9 p]sons ( an exalt$ /ation4 ,?irdly1 ,! rem>ks t 7 made ^u a p]son t _h s _m good qualities1 & yet miss$ ( heav51 might in/ruct u n to disclaim any ?+ t is wor?y & excell5t1 ?\gh x is m+l$ ) mu* iniquity2 b to pay respect & love1 z our ,"l ,jesus did1 to p]sons t h any ?+ valuable 9 !m1 ?\gh _! virtues are imp]fect1 & fall %ort ( sav+ grace4 ,we may le>n also1 t ,god *uses n z man w\ld *use1 nor saves all ^? t a wise & good man may well be/[ 8 love ^u4 ,we are taught fur!r1 t _m lovely accompli%m5ts1 jo9$ toge!r1 are n suffici5t to atta9 et]nal life1 unless we r5\nce ?is _w1 & foll[ ,*ri/3 & we are div9ely w>n$ ( ! dang] ( ri*es1 h[ great a sn>e !y sometimes prove to p]sons ( a hopeful "*4 ,f\r?ly1 ,we proce$ n[ to ! la/ ?+ propos$1 & t is1 to make an address to ?ree sorts ( p]sons1 tak+ ! occasion f ! "* 9 my text4 ,i4 ,^? :o h any ?+ lovely or excell5t 9 !m1 b ?r\gh ! p[] ( a c>nal m9d1 are kept at a di/ance f ,god1 & h no title to heav52 su* are belov$ ( m51 b n belov$ ( ,god4--,,ii4 ,^? :o are wean$ 9 "s good measure f ?is _w1 & h treasures 9 heav51 b are defective 9 ^? qualities t might r5d] !m amiable on e>?2 su* are belov$ ( ,god1 b n ( m54--,,iii4 ,^? t are furni%$ ) e good quality1 & e grace1 t are ! objects ( ! special love ( ,god1 & almo/ e man loves !m too4 ,i4 ,let me address myself to ^? :o h any ?+ lovely or excell5t 9 !m1 b1 ?r\gh ! p[] ( a c>nal m9d1 are kept at a di/ance f ,god1 & h no title to heav54 ,su* 0 ! "y man 9 ! gospel2 & accord+ to ! sev]al good qualities t he possess$1 ,i %all divide my exhortation to sev]al p]sons4 #a4 ,to su* z are end[$ ) any natural excell5cies ( body or m9d4 ,y\? & beauty1 /r5g? & heal?1 wit & reason1 judgm5t1 memory1 or sweet disposition2 all ^! are ! gifts ( ,god 9 ! _w ( nature1 & r5d] p]sons s f> amiable z !y are possess$ ( !m4 ,y t fl\ri% 9 ! vig\r & glory ( y\?1 & yet h no sav+ acqua9tance ) ,god 9 ,*ri/1 no "r to et]nal life2 :ile ,i behold y1 ,i m\rn ov] y ) mu* compassion4 ,:at pity x is t ! fl[] ( y\r age %\ld be employ$ only to soo? y\r vanity6 to adorn y\r guilty passions1 & to dress up ! sc5es ( s96 ,t fl[] w )] 9 old age1 & x leaves no p]fume beh9d1 b :at arises f virtue & goodness3 or1 p]haps1 y w give x up to untimely decay3 by indulg5ce ( irregul> pleasures1 y devote x to be bla/$ by ! brea? ( ,satan1 & 9 ! smoke ( hell4 ,b is x n a pity1 t a /rong & heal?y con/itution %\ld be wa/$ 9 slav]y to y\r appetites1 & 9 mak+ provision = ! fle%1 to fulfil ! lu/s ( x8 ,:y %\ld n ! p[]s ( nature1 9 _! fir/ bloom & glory1 adorn ! k+dom ( grace8 ,:y %\ld n our sprightly days1 & ! w>me/ h\rs ( life1 be employ$ 9 "s useful activity = ! int]e/ ( ,god6 ,:at a dec5cy & hon\r is add$ to religion1 by its faire/ & y\nge/ vot>ies6 ,) :at peculi> praises does ! ^w ( ,god recomm5d ! "* ( y\?ful piety8 ,h[ is ! "y k+ ,josiah celebrat$ 9 ! sacr$ records8 t :ile he 0 yet "y he began to seek aft] ! ,god ( ,david 8 ,fa!r1 c4 #b ,*ron4 xxiv4 #c4 ,h[ is ,timo?y comm5d$1 :o _h kn[n ! holy scriptures f 8 v *ildhood3 #b ,tim4 iii4 #ae4 ,& !re are "s "y 9 ye>s1 to :om ! apo/le ,john might address himself ) ! same pleasure z he does to ! *ri/ian conv]ts1 :om he calls "y m51 /rong 9 grace1 :o _h ! love ( ,god abid+ 9 !m1 & _h ov]come ! wick$ "o2 #a ,john ii4 #ad4 ,& he gives !m 9 ! next v]se a mo/ ne$ful & fri5dly caution aga9/ ! love ( ! _w1 & ! ?+s ( x1 le/ !y %ut ! love ( ! ,fa!r out ( _! he>ts4 ,:at an abuse & wa/e ( life are ye guilty (1 :5 ye lay out ! brighte/ mom5ts ( x ^u ! works ( d>kness8 & treasure up to y\rselves ev]la/+ d>kness & fire6 ,i pity ! "y1 ! vigor\s1 ! comely figures ( human nature1 t neglect to seek aft] div9e grace1 t are ru9$ & made wret*$ to all et]nity1 by _! excessive love ( ! pleasures1 or ! pomp1 or ! ri*es ( ?is va9 _w4 ,a ?\s& su* s9n]s t 7 once ! hope ( _! families1 & ! lovely ornam5ts ( ! place !y liv$ 91 are n[ curs+ ! day ( _! bir?1 & rag+ ) despair 9 ! mid/ ( ! wra? ( ,god4 ,let me speak a ^w to ^? also t h ri* end[m5ts ( m9d4 ,:]e we behold a sprightly g5ius1 solid reason1 & deep judgm5t1 we _c =be> lov+ ! possessors ( !m3 ,we _c =be> to say1 8,x is a pity t s mu* wit %\ld be abus$ to ridicule religion1 & d hon\r to f\l iniquity2 t x %\ld be enslav$ to all ! arts ( lewdness1 & dress up ! %ame ( nature 9 ! *>ms ( language40 ,or if x be n debas$ to s exce$+ vile purposes1 yet at be/1 x is a pity x %\ld be all employ$ 9 je/+ & trifl+1 9 mir? & raill]y1 & va9 amusem5t4 ,might x n h be5 laid out inf9itely bett]1 to allure s9n]s to ! love ( ,god1 to adorn ! tru?s ( our holy pr(ession1 & give cr$it to ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 ev5 9 ! eyes ( ! witty & pr(ane8 ,i pity ! man ( lively imag9ation )\t sanctify+ grace4 ,:at a lovely wild]ness ( bloom+ we$s6 fair inde$ 9 v>i\s col\rs1 b useless & unsav\ry1 & x mu/ be burnt up ) unqu5*able fire4 ,y are ! p]sons ^: happy tal5ts give a reli% to ! common com=ts ( life2 y diffuse joy & pleasure ?r\gh all ! company1 & enliv5 ! dulle/ h\rs2 y\r pres5ce is covet$ by all m51 & y are belov$ ( all3 ,b h[ dismal is y\r /ate1 if y neglect hol9ess & are n belov$ ( ,god6 ,c y imag9e t y\r gay fancy w bright5 ! gloom ( hell8 or give airs to y\rselves or y\r companions1 9 ^? hide\s regions ( sorr[8 ,x is a mo/ melan*oly reflection to consid]1 t p]sons ( y\r accompli%m5ts %\ld increase ! numb] ( ! damn$2 & !re is no sport or amusem5t admitt$ !re1 to div]t ! angui% ( ! tortur$ m9d1 or to relieve t heavy & ev]la/+ he>t-a*e4 ,i pity ! man ( /rong reason & great sagacity ( judgm5t1 t ha? trac$ nature 9 h] mo/ secret recesses2 t has s\nd$ ! dep?s ( ! sea1 & measur$ ! heav5s2 b has sp5t no "t 9 se>*+ ! deep ?+s ( ,god1 & lets ! my/]ies ( religion lie unreg>d$ z obscure & useless ?+s4 ,he has nev] s\nd$ ! dep? ( 8 own mis]y & guilt1 z he is a son ( ,adam3 ,nor is he acqua9t$ ) ! way ( climb+ to heav5 by ! cross ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,reason is a faculty ( supreme excell5ce among ! gifts ( nature1 & x is dreadful to ?9k t x %\ld ev] be engag$ 9 opposition to div9e grace4 ,h[ great & wret*$ are ! m5 ( reason1 :o /ra9 ! n]ves ( _! s\l to ov]turn ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/6 :o lab\r ) all _! intellectual p[]s to %ake ! f\ndations ( ! gospel1 to dim9i% ! au?ority ( ! scriptures1 & to unsettle ! hope ( feeble *ri/ians6 ,!re are o!rs :o employ ! be/ p[]s ( ! s\l 9 pursu+ ! int]e/s ( ?is life2 !y are wise 9 contriv+ to gratify _! appetites1 to fill _! c(f]s1 & to heap up to !mselves weal? & hon\rs2 & wise to secure all ^! to _! po/]ity aft] dea?3 ,!y call _! l&s by _! own names1 & p]petuate _! memory to ! late/ g5]ation1 b make no provision = _! own s\ls3 !y are wise to set 9 ord] _! h\ses 9 ! day ( _! heal?1 & all ?+s prep>$ = _! dy+ h\r1 besides ! conc]ns ( _! own et]nity2 ^! are delay$ f day to day1 & left at ! utmo/ haz>d2 & /ill !y ?9k ! next mon?1 or ! next ye>1 x is "t en\gh to prep>e = heav51 :5 p]haps a summons is s5t sudd5ly f on high2 ,?\ fool ?is night is ?y s\l requir$ ( !e2 ,luke xii4 #bj4 ,:at confusion & fe>1 :at hurry & di/ress ( _s w seize y 9 t h\r8 ,y t h laid out all y\r wisdom ^u ! little bus9esses ( ?is life1 & trifl$ ) affairs ( ev]la/+ importance2 y mu/ g d[n to ! *amb]s ( dea? 9 surprize & angui%2 y mu/ leave all ! fruits ( y\r wisdom beh9d y1 & be br&$ = et]nal fools4 ,i pity ^? :o are ble/ ) a l>ge memory1 & w\ld plead ) y ?is day = ! sake ( y\r s\ls4 ,! memory1 x is a noble repository ( ! m9d1 x is made to receive div9e tru?s1 to be /or$ ) ! ideas ( ,god & 8 grace1 ) ! glories ( ,*ri/ & heav52 x is giv5 u to furni% & supply ! he>t & tongue ^u all occasions1 = wor%ip1 = conf]5ce1 & = holy joy4 ,:at pity x is s wondr\s a capacity %\ld be cr[d$ ) vile images1 ) wanton sc5es1 ) pr(ane je/s1 & idle /ories6 ,or1 at be/1 x is fill$ ) gold & silv]1 & m]*&ize2 ) l&s & h\ses1 %ips & insurances2 x is all inscrib$ ) /ocks1 annuities1 & pur*ases1 & turn$ into a m]e book ( acc\nts1 a trad+ %op1 or an ev]la/+ ex*ange3 ,night & day1 ! buy]s & sell]s are pass+ ?r\gh ?is temple1 :i* %\ld be consecrat$ to ,god2 & !re is no room left = ! ?\ghts ( heav5 !re4 ,%all ^! busy sw>ms ( c>es & vanities = ev] fill up s l>ge a *amb] ( ! s\l8 ,%all imp]t95cies be = ev] ?ru/ into ?is treasury8 su* z w /& y 9 no /ead1 :5 y are dismiss$ f ! body1 b %all vani% all at once 9 t h\r1 & %all leave y\r spirits poor & nak$2 or if !y foll[ y to ! _w ( spirits1 x w be b z s mu* fuel ga!r$ = y\r future burn+4 ,?9k a little ) y\rselves1 ye possessors ( ^! ri* end[m5ts ( ! m9d :5 y h be5 hon\r$ "h on e>?1 c y be> to be doom$ to et]nal %ame & puni%m5t 9 hell8 ,%all ?is wit & ?is reason be !re employ$ to express y\r hatr$ aga9/ ,god1 & to =ge p]petual blasphemies aga9/ ! ,maje/y ( heav58 are y will+ to be jo9$ to ! society ( devils1 & be engag$ 9 _! abom9able "w8 ,%all ?is sprightly fancy1 ?is subtle reason1 ?is l>ge memory1 s]ve = no purpose1 b to aggravate y\r guilt1 & y\r damnation8 ,%all ^! f9e tal5ts %>p5 y\r mis]y1 & give edge to ! ke5e/ reflections ( consci5ce3 consci5ce1 t inw>d /+ ( ! m9d2 consci5ce1 t immortal torm5tor8 ,yet ?is mu/ be ! c]ta9 portion ( ^? :o sp5d _! life1 & lie d[n 9 dea?1 ) ^! tal5ts unsanctifi$3 = ! angui% & torture ( s9ful s\ls1 mu/ rise1 & gr[ = ev]1 9 proportion to ! glory ( _! abus$ end[m5ts4 ,?\gh1 p]haps ,i h be5 t$i\s already "u ?is head1 yet be=e ,i "p ) x1 ,i mu/ address myself to ^? :o are born ) a sweet disposition1 t seem to be ca/ 9 a s(t] m\ld ?an ! re/ ( m54 ,i love & pity ^? ( my acqua9tance :o are bless$ ) s div9e a temp]2 :o h t5d]ness & good-w 9 _! v =m & aspect1 & ,i m\rn to ?9k t any ( ^! %\ld p]i% = ev]4 ,y are ! fav\rites ( all m51 & belov$ by all :o enjoy ! pleasure ( y\r acqua9tance2 d ye n long to be ! fav\rites ( ,god too6 ,y seem to be made = ! delight & com=t ( mank9d3 b %all ?is be all y\r portion8 ,good-hum\r is ! composition ( y\r nature1 & ! law ( k9dness is on y\r lips6 :5 ! e> he>s y1 !n x blesses y2 & :5 ! eye sees y1 x gives witness to y4 ,b is ?is en\gh to dep5d ^u = et]nal life8 ,p]haps y h borr[$ "p ( ! valuable qualities ( t good man ,job1 y h deliv]$ ! poor t cry1 & ! fa!rless t _h none to help him2 y h caus$ ! wid['s he>t to s+ = joy1 & ! bless+ ( him t 0 ready to p]i%1 has come (t5 ^u y2 ,job xxix4 #aa1 #ab1 #ac4 ,!re is s mu* natural goodness 9 y\r con/itution1 t leads y on1 by a sweet in/9ct1 to ! practice ( _m *>ities3 b ?is is n sav+ grace4 ,if ,jesus ,*ri/ himself 7 ^u e>? 9 ?is humbl$ /ate1 he w\ld look ^u y z man1 & love y2 b ! ,holy ,god looks d[n f heav51 & beholds y z ! object ( 8 j & div9e hatr$1 :ile y live 9 a /ate ( vanity & s91 drunk5 ) s5sual pleasures1 & at enmity ) ,god4 ,?is sweetness ( temp]1 t spr+s f y\r blood1 & ! happy mixture ( hum\rs2 or1 at be/1 f ! m]e natural frame ( y\r spirits1 w nev] pass1 ^u ! great tribunal1 = hol9ess & inw>d religion4 ,) all ?is *>m+ appe>ance ( virtues1 ^! col\rs t look l heav51 y w be doom$ to hell & p]petual mis]y1 unless !re be f\nd 9 y "s nobl] qualities1 su* z love to ,god1 mortification to ?is _w1 ! k & fai? ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,if ^! be n ! spr+s ( y\r *>ity & love to m51 y w n be secur$ f ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( ! ,judge1 nor f ! company ( devils 9 ! future _w4 ,b1 oh6 h[ w y\r s(t & g5tle natures be> ! insult & rage ( ^? malici\s spirits8 ,h[ w y\r temp]1 t _h some?+ s lovely 9 x1 su/a9 to be bani%$ = ev] f ! _w ( love8 to be = ev] exclud$ f all ! regions ( peace & concord8 ,h[ w y\r s\ls endure ! madness & cont5tion1 ! envy & spite ( wick$ angels8 ,y t delight$ on e>? 9 ! works ( peace1 :at w ye d :5 y\r t5d] dispositions %all be h\rly ruffl$ by ! upro> & confusion ( ^? d>k regions8 & in/ead ( ! society ( ,god & bless$ spirits1 ye %all be et]nally vex$ ) ! p]v]se temp]s ( y\r fell[ s9n]s1 ! sons ( d>kness8 ,o t ,i c\ld speak 9 melt+ language1 or 9 ! language ( effectual t]ror1 t ,i might by any means awak5 y\r s\ls to jeal\sy & timely fe>6 ,t s _m natural excell5cies1 z ,god has di/ribut$ among/ y1 might n be wa/$ 9 s91 abus$ to di%on\r1 & aggravate y\r ev]la/+ mis]y4 ,?is s]mon may be divid$ "h4 #b4 ,my next exhortation %all be address$ to ^? y\?s :o h be5 tra9$ up 9 all ! arts ( civility1 & h acquir$ a c\rte\s & becom+ c>riage4 ,!re is some?+ lovely 9 su* an appe>ance1 & x comm&s ! love ev5 ( ! rude & uncivil4 ,x s ne>ly resembles ! sweetness ( natural temp]1 & imitates good hum\r s mu* to ! life1 t x (t5 passes ^u company in/ead ( nature1 & atta9s _m valuable ends 9 human society4 ,b :]e bo? ^! are happily jo9$1 h[ %9+ is t "*1 & univ]sally belov$8 ,we are pleas$ & *>m$ ) y\r conv]sation1 ^: mann]s are poli%$1 & ^: language is ref9$ f ! rude & vulg> ways ( spee*4 ,y "k h[ to speak civil ?+s1 )\t flatt]y1 ^u all occasions2 to in/ruct1 )\t assum+ a sup]ior air1 & to reprove )\t a fr[n1 or =bidd+ c\nt5ance4 ,y h le>n$ :5 to speak & :5 to be sil5t1 & to p]=m e act ( life ) its prop] graces2 & c ye be cont5t ) all ?is good bre$+ to be ?ru/ d[n to hell8 ,is x n pity t y %\ld be taught to pay all y\r hon\rs to m51 & practise none to ! liv+ ,god8 ,h y n read ^? duties 9 connexion2 #a ,pet4 ii4 #ag4 ,hon\r all m51 love ! bro!rhood1 fe> ,god1 & hon\r ! k+4 ,& :y w y divide :at ,god has jo9$1 & give e "o _! due1 besides ,god y\r ,mak]8 h[ d>e y treat ! creatures ) dec5cy & c]emony1 & treat ,god ! ,creator ) neglect2 salute all m5 ) _! prop] titles ( di/9ction1 & n le>n h[ to address ,god 9 pray]8 pay due visits to all y\r acqua9tance1 & yet sc>ce ev] make a visit to ! m]cy-seat1 or b[ y\r knees be=e ! ,maje/y ( ,heav54 ,i pity ^? :o h all ! arts ( complaisance 9 p]fection1 & practise civility 9 e =m2 b are v little acqua9t$ ) ! =ms ( godl9ess1 & nev] yet felt any ?+ ( ! life ( religion1 or ! p[]s ( ! _w to come4 ,h[ m\rnful a sight is x to behold a well-accompli%$ g5tleman1 yet a vile s9n]6 ,a pretty oblig+ y\? among m51 b deaf & ob/9ate to all ! calls ( ,god1 & ! intreaties ( a dy+ ,savi\r6 ,a p]son ( a free & +5u\s deportm5t1 yet 9 *a9s ( slav]y to corruption & dea?6 & h[ unspeakably sorr[ful w x be at ! la/ day1 to see su* z ^!1 ! gay1 ! affable1 ! fair-spok51 & ! well-br$ s9n]1 9 ! utmo/ agonies ( horror & despair1 m\rn+ a lo/ ,god1 a lo/ s\l1 & a lo/ heav56 ,let me speak once m & try to provoke y to jeal\sy4 ,%all ! rugg$ & cl[ni% "p ( mank9d press =w>d into t k+dom :i* ye despise8 ,w ye be pati5t to see "s ( ! unbr$ & unpoli%$ set at ! "r h& ( ! ,judge1 & y\rselves ) %ame1 be divid$ to ! left8 ,h[ w ye endure to see ! hon\rs ( heav5 put ^u ^? :om y h s (t5 despis$ 9 y\r he>ts ^u e>?8 ,c y imag9e t t tribunal w be brib$ ) fair spee*es8 or t any ?+ w be accept$ 9 t c\rt1 besides solid & he>ty religion8 ,suff] ?is exhortation !n1 & !n receive ?is advice1 y t are n us$ to d5y any ?+ to y\r fri5ds1 y t love to oblige ^? :o ask any reasonable fav\r at y\r h&s2 nor let me plead ?is day 9 va94 #c4 ,to ^? t h enjoy$ ! bless+ ( religi\s p>5ts1 & a pi\s education2 t h be5 br$ up 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,"l1 9 ! k & practice ( ! moral law1 & 9 ! outw>d p]=mance ( religion1 accord+ to ! appo9tm5ts ( ! gospel4 ,*ildr51 we love y = y\r fa!rs' sakes3 we love to look ^u y1 = y are ! little liv+ images ( our de>e/ fri5ds3 we h lov$ to ask y ! y\ng] que/ions t y\r p>5ts h taught y1 & to see ! fir/-fruits ( _! in/ruction & holy c>e2 b we pity y1 f our v s\ls1 :5 we behold y break ! b>s ( y\r education1 & mak+ ha/e to ru93 or :51 at be/1 ye g on & tread ! circle ( outw>d duties2 z ye are l$ by cu/om & =m1 ) a neglect ( inw>d *ri/ianity1 & he>ty godl9ess4 ,did y\r p>5ts love ,god above all e>?ly ?+s1 & w ye pref] ! love ( ?is _w above all ?+s heav5ly & div9e8 ,h ye _h su* %9+ examples ( hol9ess br\ght s ne> y to no purpose8 ,d !y pray = y daily8 ,d !y daily m\rn ov] y1 & hope1 & wi%1 & exhort y to take c>e ( y\r s\ls8 ,& are y resolv$ t _! c\nsels1 _! pray]s1 & _! te>s1 %all be laid out ^u y 9 va98 ,is ?is ! return y make = all _! c>e & compassion8 ,!y tell y daily t !y c h no great] joy ?an to see _! *ildr5 walk+ 9 ! tru?1 & w y cruelly disappo9t _! pleasures1 & br+ d[n _! grey hairs ) sorr[ to ! grave8 ,p]haps !re are "s ( y1 :o already h p>t$ ) y\r p>5ts1 & _! spirits are at re/2 & has nei!r _! life1 nor _! dea?1 made s]i\s & la/+ impressions ^u y2 h !y entreat$ y 9 _! la/ dy+ mom5ts1 by all t is de> & sacr$1 to make sure ( heav58 ,& w y ab&on ^! entreaties1 & sell y\r s\ls to ! _w1 & to dea?1 = a few p]i%+ temptations8 ,h !y laid a solemn *>ge ^u y at _! la/ f>ewell1 to travel 9 ! pa?s ( piety1 & meet !m on m\nt ,sion 9 ! great day8 & h y w&]$ already f ?is high road ( hol9ess1 & =got ! solemnity & ! *>ge8 ,%all y\r p>5ts dwell = ev] ) _! ,god1 & %all _! *ildr5 = ev] dwell 9 fire prep>$ = ! devil & 8 angels8 ,y _c s9 at s easy & s *eap a rate z o!rs4 ,y mu/ break ?r\gh /rong] bonds1 & d bold] viol5ce to y\r consci5ces1 be=e y c indulge iniquity1 & pursue wick$ness4 ,y\r temptations to s9 h be5 less ?an o!rs1 & y\r advantages = salvation h be5 mu* great]4 ,our he>ts ble$ )9 u1 to ?9k ( y\r d\ble guilt1 & y\r aggravat$ damnation3 to ?9k t y %\ld n only be sep>at$ f y\r p>5ts1 & _! ,god1 = ev]1 b t y\r place ( torm5t %all be ! hotte/ also1 among/ all y\r companions 9 mis]y4 ,:at angui% & inw>d vexation w seize y1 :5 ye %all reflect h[ nigh ye 7 rais$ 9 outw>d privileges1 & h[ ne> ye 7 br\ght to heav58 & h[ y quitt$ y\r int]e/1 & y\r hopes !re1 = ! trifles ( ?is life1 = a base lu/1 or a fooli% vanity3 ,:at w ye say1 :5 ye %all see _m com+ f ! ea/1 & f ! we/1 f families ( wick$ness1 f ! ends ( ! e>?1 & f ! bord]s ( hell1 & sit d[n ) y\r fa!rs 9 ! k+dom ( heav52 :ile y ! *ildr5 ( ! k+dom1 are ca/ out into out] d>kness3 !re %all be weep+ & gna%+ ( tee?2 ,mat4 viii4 #aa1 #ab4 ,i presume ?us f> ) fre$om to address y1 if by any me?ods ,i might provoke to emulation !m :i* are ( ! fle% ( ,israel1 ( ! k9dr$ ( ! sa9ts1 & might save "s ( !m2 ,rom4 xi4 #ad4 #d4 ,to ^? :o h tak5 "s pa9s 9 seek+ aft] et]nal life1 & are /ill enquir+ ! way ?i!r4 ,h a c>e ( re/+ 9 ! m]e practice ( moral duties1 or 9 ! outw>d pr(ession ( *ri/ianity3 nev] cont5t y\rselves ) ! righte\sness ( ! ,ph>isee4 ,7 y\r virtues m glori\s ?an !y are1 & y\r righte\snesses m p]fect1 !y c\ld nev] answ] = y\r =m] guilt1 be=e ! ?rone ( a j & holy ,god4 ,x is only ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/1 & 8 all-suffici5t sacrifice1 :i* c /& y 9 /ead !re2 & x is pity t a y\?1 ( s mu* virtue1 %\ld fall %ort ( heav51 & be b almo/ a *ri/ian4 ,x is pity t y %\ld h ga9$ s l>ge a %>e ( k1 & s hon\rable a "* ( sobriety1 &1 aft] all1 want ! "o ?+ ne$ful1 an univ]sal *ange1 & r5ovation ( y\r he>ts1 by receiv+ ! gospel4 ,h y proce$$ ?us f>1 & w y n g on to p]fection8 ,take he$ t ye lose n ! ?+s t ye h wr\ght1 b t ye receive a full rew>d2 #b ,john #h4 ,x is pity y %\ld enquire ! way to heav51 & n walk 9 x1 :5 x is m>k$ out be=e y\r feet ) s mu* pla9ness3 ,x is pity y %\ld indulge ! love ( ?is _w s f>1 z to suff] x to =bid y ! pursuit ( a bett]2 or at be/1 :5 ye receive in/ructions ab\t y\r s\ls1 y let ! affairs ( ?is life ov]:elm & bury t good se$1 & x nev] gr[s up to practice4 ,:at w\ld y say to ! folly ( a man1 :o has a long & haz>d\s j\rney to make1 to take possession ( a l>ge e/ate1 & once a week he comes to enquire ! way1 & he>s a fair description ( all ! road1 p]haps he m\rns 8 long neglect1 & resolves ^u ! j\rney2 b ! next six days are fill$ up ) a ?\s& imp]t95ces2 & :5 ! sev5? returns1 he has n tak5 "o /ep =w>d 9 ! way8 ,believe me1 sirs1 x is n an easy ?+ to be sav$3 laz9ess1 & m]e enquiries1 w nev] effect y\r happ9ess1 nor secure y\r s\ls f p]dition2 & all ! pa9s y h already tak5 w be lo/1 if y give ov] ! pursuit4 ,let me call "s ( y ?is day to rememb] y\r =m] lab\rs1 ! pray]s & te>s t y h p\r$ out 9 secret be=e ,god2 rememb] y\r days ( d>kness1 & y\r nights ( t]ror1 ! groans ( consci5ce1 & ! inw>d agonies y felt1 :5 y 7 fir/ awak5$ to behold y\r guilt & dang]2 rememb] ^! h\rs1 & ^! sorr[s2 & love & pity y\r own s\ls s f>1 z to pursue ! "w1 & let n y\r pa9s be lo/3 ,h ye suff]$ s _m ?+s 9 va91 if x be yet 9 va92 ,gal4 iii4 #d4 ,ye h wre/l$ ) "s s9s1 & h 9 "p got ! ma/]y ov] !m2 & %all a d>l+ lu/ ov]come y at la/1 & slay y\r s\ls ) et]nal dea?8 ,ye h resi/$ ! tempt] 9 "s ( 8 assaults & put ! p[]s ( hell to flight2 w y give up y\rselves at la/ to be l$ 9 triumph by ,satan1 & become 8 ev]la/+ slave8 ,me?9ks y look s amiable 9 ^? victories ye h already obta9$1 t ,i w\ld fa9 h y press onw>d ?r\gh ! field ( battle1 fulfil ! w>f>e1 & receive ! cr[n4 ,! m9i/]s ( ! gospel look ^u y ) conc]n & pity3 ,we love y because y h proce$$ ?us f> 9 religion2 b ye %all n be ! belov$ ( ,god1 if ye /op "h1 or g back aga9 to s9 & folly4 ,we _h a hopeful prospect ( y once1 & said to our ,"l 9 pray]1 8,surely ^! %all be "o day ! inhabitants1 & ! supports ( ?9e h\se2 ^! "y plants %all "o day be fruitful trees 9 ?y v9ey>d2 !y %all be pill>s 9 ?y holy temple40 ,b alas6 !re is a dea? ^u our hopes1 !re is a d>kness & a le?>gy ^u y\r s\ls3 ,we look ^u y 9 all ^! y\r end[m5ts1 we m\rn ov] y ) compassion1 & ) zeal we express our grief & our love3 8,awake1 ye "y s9n]s1 :o h des]v$ our love2 awake1 t ye sleep n to ev]la/+ dea?40 #e4 ,to ^? t are ri* 9 ?is _w1 & are furni%$ ) ! =m] good qualities too4 ,i am well assur$1 :ile ,i address myself to ?is assembly1 ,i speak to _m p]sons ( ?is "*#bb4 ,ye are weal?y & condesc5d+1 l ! "y man 9 my text3 ye are (t5 uncov]$1 & ye pay rev]5ce to ! m9i/]s ( ! gospel1 z he did2 ye give u hon\rs & civilities beyond our m]it or wi%2 ye come & ask ( u ! same "q1 8,:at %all we d to inh]it et]nal life80 ,& we tell y f ! ^w ( ,god1 8,love n ! _w1 nor ! ?+s ( ! _w2 = :]e ! love ( ! _w is1 ! love ( ! ,fa!r is n4 ,if ri*es increase1 set n y\r he>t ^u !m4 ,mortify y\r affections t are ^u ! e>?1 & d5y y\rselves1 take up y\r cross1 & foll[ ,*ri/40 ,become 8 disciples1 )\t res]ve1 9 fai?1 & love1 & univ]sal hol9ess4 ,:ile we propose ^! pa?s to et]nal happ9ess1 %all x be said conc]n+ y1 !y w5t away sorr[ful1 hav+ great possessions8 ,y\r condesc5d+ & affable deportm5t1 looks bright] by all ! ri* lu/re ( y\r habits2 & ! bigg] y\r circum/ances are1 ! m lovely is y\r humble att5tion to ! m9i/]s ( ,*ri/1 & y\r read9ess to he> our words is ! m comm5dable3 ,b w ye be he>]s only1 & nev] practice8 ,! "t is com+1 & ! h\r makes ha/e ^u y1 :5 ye %all /& ^u ! bord]s ( ! grave1 & look into t _w ( spirits1 :]e all ! hon\rs & di/9ctions ( ?is _w are kn[n no m4 ,ye %all be /ripp$ ( ^? vanities :i* ye lov$ above ,god & heav54 ,?9k h[ mean & despicable a figure y\r s\ls w make among/ fall5 angels1 if ! love ( ?is _w1 & neglect ( ,god %\ld br+ y into t dreadful company4 ,:at gay & swell+ figures soev] y h made on e>?1 y w make b a poor & wret*$ "o 9 t _w1 if ye are f\nd de/itute ( ! ri*es ( grace2 & x w be a m\rnful inscription writt5 on y\r tomb1 8,?is ri* man di$1----& he lift up 8 eyes 9 hell20 ,luke xvi4 #bc4 ,b1 belov$1 we hope bett] ?+s ( y1 ?\gh we ?us speak1 & ?+s t accompany salvation2 ,heb4 vi4 #i4 ,?us ,i h f9i%$ ! fir/ g5]al exhortation1 to ^? :o h any valuable qualities att5d+ !m1 b ?r\gh ! love ( ?is _w are tempt$ to neglect heav54 ,! second exhortation is address$ to ^? :o are wean$1 9 "s good degree1 f ?is _w1 & h treasures 9 heav51 b are defective 9 ^? good qualities :i* might r5d] !m amiable ^u e>?4 ,i confess ,i h no direct commission f my text to address y "h3 ,b ,i am unwill+ & a%am$ t a ri* "y man %\ld g to hell ) "s m lovely appe>ances ^u him ?an y h1 :o are 9 ! way to heav54 ,y h *os5 ,god = y\r et]nal portion1 & y\r highe/ hope2 y h *os5 8 ,son ,jesus = y\r only ,m$iator1 & y\r way to ! ,fa!r3 y h *os5 ! wor%ip & ! ord9ances ( ,god z y\r de>e/ delight2 ye are ! *os5 objects ( ! love ( ,god1 & 8 grace has incl9$ y to love him above all ?+s4 ,me?9ks ,i w\ld n h any blot ca/ ^u s _m excell5cies4 ,be ye advis$ !re=e to seek aft] t agreeable temp] & conduct :i* may make y belov$ ( m5 too2 t ! wise/ & be/ ( m5 may *use y = an hon\r to _! acqua9tance & company4 ,?is w r5d] y\r pr(ession m hon\rable1 & make religion itself look m lovely 9 ! sight ( ! _w4 ,:at a f\l blemi% x is to our *ri/ianity1 :5 we %all he> x said1 8,"h is a man :o pr(esses ! gospel ( grace1 b he does n practise ! dec5cies t ! light ( nature w\ld tea* him6 ,he tells u1 t he belongs to heav52 b he has s little ( humanity 9 8 deportm5t1 t he is h>dly fit company = any ^u e>?40 ,%all x be said ( any ( y1 8,"h is a man t pret5ds to ! love ( ,god1 b he is morose 9 8 disposition1 rude 9 8 behavi\r1 & makes a v unlovely figure among/ m58 ,let him fill :at /ation he w 9 ! *ur*1 he be>s b a disagreeable "* 9 ! h\se1 & disgraces ! family or ! city :]e he dwells4 ,:at 8 secret virtues or graces are1 we "k n1 = !y %9e all inw>d2 he keeps all 8 goodness to himself1 & nev] suff]s 8 light to %9e out among/ 8 neighb\rs40 ,c ,i be> t x %\ld be said conc]n+ me1 8,he seems inde$ to h some?+ ( ! love ( ,god 9 him1 b he is s r\gh 9 8 natural temp]1 & s uncorrect$ 9 8 mann]s1 t sc>ce any man loves him8 ,he may b5d 8 knees to ,god 9 pray]1 b he has n common civility t[>ds m54 ,8 morality & hone/y appe> n ^u him ) hon\r3 ,8 virtue does n seem to sit well ab\t him1 & 8 religion is dress$ 9 a v unpleas+ =m40 ,is ?is ! way to give reputation to ! gospel8 ,is ?is to adorn ! doctr9e ( ,god our ,savi\r 9 all ?+s2 ,tit4 ii4 #aj4 ,:5 we become *ri/ians1 we put away bitt]ness1 & wra?1 & clam\r1 & evil-speak+1 & fil?9ess1 & scurril\s je/s2 ,eph4 iv4 #ca4 & v4 #d4 ,we are comm&$ to speak evil ( no man1 to be no brawl]s2 b to be g5tle1 & %ew meekness to all2 ,tit4 iii4 #b4 to pref] "o ano!r 9 hon\r2 to bless1 & curse n2 to rejoice ) !m t rejoice1 & to weep ) !m t weep2 to condesc5d to m5 ( l[ e/ate2 &1 if possible1 to live peaceably ) all m52 ,rom4 xii4 #ad1 #ae1 #af-ah4 ,are !re any s\ls "h ( ?is unpleas+ "* & c>riage6 ,did y ev] read ^! words 9 y\r bibles8 ,d ye ?9k ^! are ! comm&s ( ,*ri/1 or no8 ,y pr(ess to love him above all1 b :at c>e h y tak5 to obey ^! precepts ( 88 or d y ?9k ! sublime practices ( fai? & adoration w make ^? l[] duties ne$less8 ,h ye f\nd ! sweetness ( be+ at peace ) ,god1 & ta/$ ( ! pleasures ( 8 love2 & c ye disreg>d all ! practices & pleasures ( love & peace among m58 ,we are n requir$ inde$ to sell tru? = peace1 nor /rict godl9ess = ! =ms ( civility4 ,!re is no ne$ t we %\ld con=m ourselves to any ( ! s9ful practices ( ?is _w1 9 ord] to fulfil ! law ( love4 ,b :]esoev] ! cu/oms ( ! place :]e we dwell are consi/5t ) ! /rict & holy rules ( ,*ri/1 we %\ld practise !m s f>1 z to r5d] ourselves agreeable to ^? ) :om we conv]se1 t we may %9e 9 ! _w z ! hon\rs ( ,*ri/1 & t unbeliev]s may be won by our conv]sation1 to come & he> our gospel1 to le>n ! same fai?1 & embrace ! same hope3 ,n only ! ?+s t are true1 & hone/1 & j1 & pure1 b ! ?+s t are lovely 9 ! sight ( m51 & ?+s t are ( good report1 mu/ be ! subjects ( our m$itation1 our le>n+1 & practice2 ,phil4 iv4 #h4 ,/4 ,paul1 t great apo/le1 did n ?9k ^! ?+s unwor?y ( 8 c>e2 he enjo9s !m ^u ! primitive *ri/ians f 8 own example1 & promises !m ! pres5ce ( ! ,god ( peace4 ,^! are ! ?+s :i* ,i h taught y1 sai? he1 ^! ye h he>d & se5 9 me2 con=m y\r mann]s to ^! rules1 & ! ,god ( peace %all be ) y2 v]4 #i4 ,believe me1 fri5ds1 ! natural habit ( *ri/ianity is all dec5cy & lovel9ess3 ,we put ! religion ( our ,savi\r into a disguise1 & make x look unlike itself1 if our temp] be s\r & fretful1 if our c>riage be co>se & rude1 & our spee* sav\r ( r\ghness & wra?4 ,a ,jew might make a bett] apology1 = a h>% & sev]e deportm5t1 ?an a *ri/ian c\ld d2 he might put on a morose air ) bett] c\nt5ance1 & plead ! disp5sation he 0 "u1 ! bondage ( ! law1 & ! t]rors ( m\nt ,s9ai4 ,b we "u ! gospel1 are free-born2 ,gal4 iv4 #bf-ca4 & our c>riage %\ld be +5u\s 9 all respects4 ,john ! bapti/1 9 8 g>m5t ( hair1 may be indulg$ 9 a r\ghness ( spee*2 he 0 b a =]unn] ( ! gospel1 & c h>dly be call$ a *ri/ian3 b ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb %\ld h a mild aspect1 a pleas+ mann]1 t e "o :o beholds u may love u too2 t ! ,son ( ,god1 if he 7 "h ^u e>?1 might look ^u u & love u 9 bo? 8 natures1 ) a div9e & human love4 ,?irdly1 ,! la/ address ,i w\ld make to ^? :o are furni%$ ) e good quality1 & e div9e grace1 :o are belov$ by ,god & m54 ,su* a "o 0 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ! days ( 8 fle%3 ,he1 f 8 v *ildhood1 grew 9 wisdom1 & 9 /ature1 & 9 fav\r ) ,god & man2 ,luke ii4 #eb4 ,he _h fur!r discov]ies ( div9e love made to him daily3 & z 8 acqua9tance increas$ 9 8 y\ng] ye>s1 s did 8 fri5ds too1 till 8 div9e commission made x necess>y = him to oppose ! corruptions ( 8 c\ntry1 & re=m a wick$ age1 & ?us expose himself to ! ang] ( a nation t w\ld n be re=m$4 ,!re 0 some?+ lovely 9 8 human nature1 beyond ! common appe>ance ( mank9d2 = 8 body 0 a temple1 9 :i* ! godhead dwelt 9 a peculi> & transc5d5t mann]1 & 8 s\l 0 intimately unit$ to div9ity4 ,i _c b ?9k1 t1 9 a lit]al s5se1 he 0 fair] ?an ! *ildr5 ( m51 & t !re 0 grace 9 8 lips1 & a natural sweetness 9 8 language3 ,psal4 xlv4 #b4 ,if ! ,jews beheld no comel9ess 9 him1 if 8 visage 0 m>r$ m ?an ! sons ( m51 x 0 because he 0 a man ( uncommon sorr[s1 & acqua9t$ ) grief2 :i* might ca/ some?+ ( heav9ess or gloom ^u 8 c\nt5ance1 or we> out ! features ( y\? too soon4 ,b surely our ,"l1 9 ! :ole composition ( 8 nature1 9 ! mildness ( 8 deportm5t1 & 9 all ! graces ( conv]sation1 0 ! *iefe/ ( t5 ?\s&s1 & altoge!r lovely4 ,h[ amiable are ^? :o are made l him8 ,su* 0 ,john ! belov$ disciple2 y may read ! temp] ( 8 s\l 9 8 epi/les3 ,:at a _s ( love brea!s 9 e l9e8 ,:at compassion & t5d]ness to ! babes 9 ,*ri/8 ,:at condesc5d+ affection to ! "y m51 & he>ty good-w to ! fa!rs1 :o 7 !n 8 equals 9 age8 ,) :at oblig+ language does he treat ! belov$ ,gaius1 9 8 ?ird lett]2 & ) h[ mu* civility1 & he>ty k9dness1 does he address ! elect lady & h] *ildr51 9 ! second8 ,9 8 y\ng] ye>s1 inde$1 he seems to h some?+ m ( fire & vehem5ce1 = :i* he 0 surnam$ ,a son ( ?und]2 ,m>k iii4 #ag4 ,b our ,"l saw s mu* good temp] 9 him1 mix$ ) t sprightl9ess & zeal1 t he express$ mu* pleasure 9 8 company1 & fav\r$ him ) peculi> hon\rs & ende>m5ts above ! re/4 ,?is is ! disciple :o 0 tak5 into ! holy m\nt ) ,james & ,pet]1 & saw our ,"l glorifi$ be=e ! "t2 ?is is ! disciple :o lean$ on 8 bosom at ! holy supp]1 & 0 indulg$ ! utmo/ fre$om ( conv]sation ) 8 ,"l2 ,john xiii4 #bc1 #bd1 #be4 ,?is is ! man :o obta9$ ?is glori\s title1 ,! disciple :om ,jesus lov$2 t is1 ) a di/+ui%+ & p>ticul> love4 ,z ,god1 & z a ,savi\r1 he lov$ !m all l sa9ts2 b z man1 he lov$ ,/4 ,john l a fri5d2 ,john xxi4 #bj4 & :5 hang+ ^u ! cross & j expir+1 he committ$ 8 "m to 8 c>e2 a mo/ preci\s & conv9c+ pl$ge ( special fri5d%ip4 ,o h[ happy are ! p]sons :o mo/ ne>ly resemble ?is apo/le1 :o are ?us privileg$1 ?us div9ely bless$6 ,h[ inf9itely are ye indebt$ to ,god y\r ,b5efactor1 & y\r ,fa!r1 :o has end[$ y ) s _m valuable accompli%m5ts on e>?1 & assures y ( ! happ9ess ( heav58 ,x is he :o has made y fair1 or wise2 x is he :o has giv5 y +5uity1 or ri*es1 or1 p]haps1 has fav\r$ y ) all ^!2 & yet has wean$ y\r he>ts f ! love ( ?is _w1 & l$ y to ! pursuit ( et]nal life3 ,x is he t has ca/ y 9 s ref9$ a m\ld1 & giv5 y s sweet a disposition1 t has incl9$ y to sobriety & e virtue1 has rais$ y to hon\r & e/eem1 has made y possessors ( all t is desirable 9 ?is life1 & appo9t$ y a nobl] inh]itance 9 t :i* is to come4 ,:at ?ankfulness does e p[] ( y\r natures owe to y\r ,god8 t heav5 looks d[n ^u y1 & loves y1 & ! _w ar\nd y fix _! eyes ^u y1 & love y3 ,t ,god has =m$ y 9 s bright a resemblance ( 8 own ,son1 8 fir/-belov$1 & has orda9$ y jo9t-heirs ( heav5 ) him2 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 ,wat* h\rly aga9/ ! temptations ( pride2 rememb] ! fall5 angels1 & _! once exalt$ /ation2 & h a c>e le/ ye also be puff$ up1 & fall into ! condemnation ( ! devil4 ,walk be=e ,god ) exacte/ c>e1 & 9 deepe/ humility4 ,let t div9e veil be spread ov] all y\r hon\rs1 t z y are ! faire/ images ( ,*ri/1 ye may be dress$ l him too2 = he :o is ! highe/ ,son ( ,god1 is also ! holie/ ( ! sons ( m52 he :o is p]sonally unit$ to ! godhead1 & is "o ) 8 ,creator1 is ! humble/ ( e creature4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,viii4 ,a ,hopeful ,y\? fall+ ,%ort ( ,heav54 ,?us f> 'tis well3 ,y read1 y pray1 ,y he> ,god's holy ^w1 ,y he>k5 :at y\r p>5ts say1 ,& le>n to s]ve ! ,"l4 ,y\r fri5ds are pleas'd to see y\r ways1 ,y\r practice !y approve3 ,jesus himself w\ld give y praise1 ,& look ) eyes ( love4 ,b if y quit ! pa?s ( tru?1 ,to foll[ fooli% fires1 ,& give a loose to giddy y\?1 ,) all its wild desires4 ,if y w let y\r ,savi\r g1 ,to hold y\r ri*es fa/2 ,or hunt = empty joys bel[1 ,y'll lose y\r heav5 at la/4 ,! ri* "y man :om ,jesus lov'd ,%\ld w>n y to =be>6 ,8 love ( e>?ly treasures prov'd ,a fatal gold5 sn>e4 ,see1 graci\s ,god1 de> ,savi\r1 see ,h[ y\? is prone to fall3 ,tea* !m to "p ) all = !e1 ,& love !e m ?an all4 ,footnote #bb3 ,?is disc\rse 0 deliv]$ at ,tunbridge-wells4 ,,s]mon ,,ix4 ,! ,hidd5 ,life ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,,col4 iii4 #c4--;,= ye are dead1 & y\r life is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p4 ,dea? & life are two words ( a solemn & important s\nd4 ,!y c>ry s mu* ( =ce & mom5t 9 !m1 z mu/ awak5 mank9d to att5tion2 & !re=e ! ,_s ( ,god (t5 uses !m z metaphors1 to express ?+s unse5 & spiritual1 & to describe ! /ate bo? ( sa9ts & s9n]s3 ,s t all :o are alive on ! face ( ! e>?1 9 ! language ( scripture1 are said to be dead too1 b 9 diff]5t s5ses4 ,^? :o are 9 a /ate ( nature1 & "u ! p[] ( s91 unp>don$ & unsanctifi$1 are dead 9 trespasses & s9s2 yet !y live ! life ( brutes 9 ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 or ! life ( devils 9 ! lu/s ( ! m9d2 ,eph4 ii4 #a1 #b4 ,^? :o are recov]$ f ! fall1 & br\ght into a /ate ( grace by ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 are said to be dead also2 t is1 !y are dead to s92 ,rom4 vi4 #aa4 & !y are crucifi$1 & s dead to ! _w2 ,gal4 vi4 #ad4 ,! delights ( s9 are hateful to !m1 s t !y allure !m n to =sake _! ,god2 & ! lawful enjoym5ts ( life are s f> ta/eless to ! sa9ts1 9 comp>ison ( ! ?+s ( heav51 t !y h mu* less influ5ce1 ?an once !y _h1 to tempt !m away f ,god1 & f ! practice ( hol9ess4 ,x is 9 ?is s5se ! *ri/ian ,colossians are said to be dead 9 my text4 ,b !y h ano!r1 a new life1 & t ( a diff]5t k9d2 su* z is m5tion$ 9 ?is v]se1 & :i* is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god2 & x is ?is hidd5 life %all be ! *ief subject ( my disc\rse4 ,^! latt] words ( ! text af=d two pla9 & easy propositions or doctr9es4 ,i4 ,t ! life ( a *ri/ian is a hidd5 life4--,,ii4 ,t x is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god4 ,let u m$itate on !m 9 ord]4 ,doctr9e ,i4 ,a *ri/ian's life is a hidd5 life4--,"h we %all1 ,fir/1 ,consid] :at is ?is life1 :i* is said to be hidd54 ,&1 ,secondly1 ,9 :at respects x is s4 ,fir/1 ,:at is ?is life ( a *ri/ian :i* is said to be hidd58 ,n ! animal life1 :]eby he eats1 dr9ks1 sleeps1 moves & walks2 ?is is visible en\gh to all ab\t him4 ,n ! civil life1 z he /&s 9 relation to o!r m5 9 ! _w1 :e!r z a son1 z a fa!r1 a ma/]1 or a s]vant1 a trad]1 a lab\r]1 or an (fic] 9 ! /ate3 ,= all ^! are public1 & se5 ( m54 ,b ! hidd5 life is t :]eby he is a *ri/ian inde$2 8 spiritual life1 :]e9 he is devot$ to ,god1 & lives to ! purposes ( heav5 & et]nity4 ,& ?is is ! same life1 :i*1 9 o!r p>ts ( scripture1 is call$ et]nal2 = ! life ( grace survives ! grave1 & is prolong$ into glory4 ,! same life ( piety & inw>d pleasure1 :i* beg9s on e>?1 is fulfill$ 9 heav52 & x may be call$ ! spiritual1 or ! et]nal life1 accord+ to diff]5t respects2 = x is ! same cont9u$ life act+ 9 diff]5t /ations or places1 & runn+ ?r\gh "t & et]nity2 #a ,john v4 #aa1 #ab4 ,et]nal life is 9 ! ,son1 & he t ha? ! ,son1 ha? ?is life2 x is begun 9 him1 he is already possess$ ( x 9 "s degree4 ,z ! life ( ! *ild is ! same ) t ( ! full-gr[n man2 z ! same vital pr9ciples & p[]s run ?r\gh ! sev]al successive /ages ( infancy1 y\? & manhood2 s ! div9e life ( a sa9t1 begun on e>?1 runs ?r\gh ?is _w1 ?r\gh dea?1 & ! sep>ate /ate ( s\ls2 x appe>s 9 full-gr[n p]fection1 9 ! f9al heav51 :5 ! :ole sa9t %all /& complete 9 glory4 ,?us ! spiritual life ( a *ri/ian is et]nal life begun2 & et]nal life is ! spiritual life made p]fect4 ,if we w\ld describe ?is life 9 %ort1 x may be repres5t$ ?us3 ,x is a life ( fai?1 hol9ess & peace2 a life ( fai?1 or dep5dance ^u ,god = all t we want2 a life ( hol9ess1 r5d]+ back aga9 to ,god1 9 a way ( hon\r & s]vice1 :atsoev] we receive f him 9 a way ( m]cy2 & a life ( peace 9 ! com=table s5se ( ! fav\r ( ,god1 & our acceptance ) him ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,all ^! beg9 on e>?1 & 9 ?is s5se fai? itself1 z well z peace & hol9ess1 %all abide 9 heav53 we %all = ev] be dep5dants1 = ev] happy & = ev] holy4 ,9 a /ate ( nature ! man liv$ su* a s9ful & c>nal life1 t 0 m prop]ly call$ dea?2 b :5 he becomes a believ]1 a true *ri/ian1 he is new creat$2 #b ,cor4 v4 #ag4 hew-born2 ,john iii4 #c1 rais$ f ! dead1 & quick5$ to a new life2 ,eph4 ii4 #a1 #e4 :i* is call$ be+ ris5 ) ,*ri/1 9 ! v]ses be=e my text2 ,col4 iii4 #a4 ,& ?is v spiritual life1 z ! effect ( our symbolical resurrection ) ,*ri/1 is ! subject ( sev]al v]ses ( ! #f? *apt] to ! ,romans1 :5ce ,i _c b inf] ! same to be design$ "h1 viz4 t ! *ri/ian :o is dead to s91 is ris5 ) ,*ri/1 & alive to ,god2 z ,rom4 vi4 #aa4 ,all ! life t he liv$ be=e1 ) all ! %ew & brav]y ( x1 ) all ! bu/le & bus9ess1 ! ent]ta9m5ts & delights ( x1 0 b a m]e dream1 a fancy1 ! picture ( life1 a %ad[ & empt9ess1 & b little above ! brutes t p]i%4 ,n[ he lives a real1 a sub/antial1 a div9e life1 a-k9 to ,god & angels1 & q ( a diff]5t nature f :at ! m5 ( ?is _w live4 ,!re is ?is diff]5ce inde$ :i* ! scripture makes betwe5 ! spiritual life & ! et]nal4 ,! fir/ *iefly respects ! op]ations ( ! s\l1 = ! life ( ! body is n immortal "h3 ! second includes s\l & body too1 = bo? %all possess immortality h]eaft]4 ,! fir/ is att5d$ ) _m difficulties & sorr[s2 ! second is all ease & pleasure4 ,! fir/ is repres5t$ z ! lab\r & s]vice3 ! la/1 z ! great1 ?\gh unm]it$1 rew>d2 ,gal4 vi4 #h4 ,he t s[e? to ! ,_s1 & fulfils ! duties ( ! spiritual life1 %all ( ! ,_s reap life ev]la/+4 ,! "o is ! life ( hol9ess & inw>d peace1 ?\gh m+l$ ) _m defects1 & surr\nd$ ) a ?\s& disadvantages & trials3 ! o!r1 is ! same life ( hol9ess & peace1 hav+ surm\nt$ e difficulty1 %9+ & exult+ 9 full joy & glory4 ,secondly1 ,we come to consid]1 9 :at respect ?is life may be call$ a hidd5 life4 ,& "h ,i %all di/+ui% t "p ( x1 :i* is m usually call$ ! spiritual life1 & is ex]cis$ 9 ?is _w1 f t :i* is m frequ5tly call$ life et]nal1 & belongs r to ! _w to come3 & !n ,i %all make di/9ct inf]5ces f ! consid]ation ( ea*4 ,n[ let u consid] :]e9 ! spiritual life is said to be hidd54 ,i4 ,! acts & ex]cises ( x are secret & unkn[n to ! public _w4 ,! sa9t is mu* engag$ 9 ! important & hidd5 conc]ns ( 8 div9e life2 & 8 conv]se is ) ,god & ,*ri/1 :o dwell 9 ! _w ( invisibles4 ,:o kn[s ! secret transactions betwe5 ,god & ! s\l ( a *ri/ian1 :5 he fir/ ent]$ into cov5ant ) ,god1 ?r\gh ,*ri/ ! ,m$iator1 & began ?is happy life8 ,:o c tell ! inw>d work+s ( 8 _s t[>ds ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,"l 9 ! fir/ ef=ts ( 8 fai?1 & embraces ( our ,savi\r8 ,:o 0 acqua9t$ ) ! secret sorr[s ( 8 s\l1 :5 he 0 fir/ set a m\rn+ = 8 pa/ s9s1 & humbl$ himself 9 bitt]ness be=e ,god2 ,or :o c express ! surpriz+ delight1 & secret satisfaction he felt at he>t1 :5 ,god communicat$ to him ! fir/ lively hope ( =giv5ess & div9e salvation8 ,o ! unkn[n joys ( su* an h\r :i* "s *ri/ians h exp]i5c$1 :5 a div9e beam ( light %one into _! s\ls1 & reveal$ ,jesus ,*ri/ )9 !m1 z ,/4 ,paul speaks3 :5 !y saw 8 all-suffici5cy ( righte\sness & grace1 to answ] _! inf9ite necessities2 & :5 !y dur/ believe 9 him z _! ,savi\r6 ,& z ! beg9n+s ( ?is life are hidd5 f ! _w1 s ! ex]cises & progress ( x are a secret too4 ,:ile ! _w is foll[+ aft] idols & vanity1 ! *ri/ian1 9 8 retir$ *amb]1 brea!s aft] 8 ,god & 8 ,r$eem]1 & gives a loose to 8 w>me/ affections1 9 ! pursuit ( 8 ,almighty ,fri5d1 & 8 be/ belov$4 ,:ile ! m5 ( ?is _w are vex+ _! spirits1 & frett+ "u pres5t disappo9tm5ts1 he dwells 9 a lonesome corn]1 m\rn+ = 8 s9s & follies4 ,& at ano!r "t1 :ile ! *ildr5 ( vanity gr[ pr\d 9 public1 & boa/ ( _! l>ge possessions1 & inh]itances1 he rejoices 9 secret1 9 ! hope ( glory1 & takes div9e delight 9 ! =e-?\ght ( 8 bett] inh]itance among ! sa9ts3 8 conv]sation is 9 heav52 ,phil4 iii4 #bj4 ,i might run ?r\gh all ! ex]cises ( ! sanctifi$ affections1 & ! v>i\s p>ts ( ! div9e wor%ip1 & ( ! conduct ( a sa9t among ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,) :at humble fe> does he ent]ta9 ! m5tion ( ! "n ( ,god8 ,) :at deep self-abasem5t1 & inw>d adoration8 ,at ! pres5ce ( s9 h[ is 8 ang] /irr$8 & 8 holy wat*fulness :5 temptations appe>8 h[ does he lab\r & wre/le1 fight & /rive1 le/ he be ov]come by ! secret enemies ( 8 s\l8 ,& z 8 bitt]ness ( he>t is unkn[n to ! _w1 s a /rang] int]m$dles n ) 8 joy2 ,prov4 xiv4 #aj4 ,he fe$s on ! same provision :i* 8 ,"l ,jesus did on e>?1 = x 8 meat & 8 dr9k to d ! w ( 8 ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav52 ,?is is a fea/ to ! *ri/ian1 :i* ! _w kn[s n (2 ,john iv4 #cb1 #cd4 ,,ii4 ,! spr+s & pr9ciples ( ?is life are hidd5 & unkn[n to ! _w2 & !re=e ! _w e/eems _m ( ! actions ( a true *ri/ian v /range & unacc\ntable ?+s1 z we %all %ew aft]w>d1 because !y see n ! spr+s ( !m4 ,! ^w ( ,god1 or ! gospel1 ) all ! hidd5 treasures ( x1 is ! *ief in/rum5t1 or means1 :]eby ?is div9e life is wr\ght & support$ 9 ! s\l4 ,! true *ri/ian beholds ! purity ( ,god 9 ! precepts2 he reads grace1 heav51 & glory1 9 ! promises2 he sees ! words ( ! bible 9 a div9e light1 & fe$s sweetly on ! hidd5 bless+s ( scripture1 d]iv+ life1 & n\ri%m5t1 & joy f x2 :]eas ! c>nal _w g n f> beyond ! lett]s & syllables4 ,! gospel1 :i* is all light & glory to a sa9t1 is hidd5 to !m t are lo/2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #c4 ,?is same gospel is writt5 9 ! he>t ( a *ri/ian1 & is ! pr9ciple ( 8 life !re4 ,?is is immortal & incorruptible1 ! se$ ( ! ^w abid+ 9 ! he>t2 ! image ( ! et]nal ,god1 drawn out 9 su* *>act]s z our nature c be>3 ,= ! writt5 ^w is a transcript ( ,god's hol9ess2 & :5 x is inwr\ght into all ! p[]s ( a believ+ s\l1 x becomes a vital pr9ciple )9 him = ev]4 ,a believ] is1 z x 71 ca/ 9 ! v m\ld ( ! gospel2 s ! ^w signifies2 ,rom4 vi4 #ag4 ,?is is ! ^w hidd5 9 ! he>t1 t secures ! sa9t f s92 ,ps4 cxix4 #aa4 ,! motives & spr+s t awak5 a *ri/ian to keep up1 & ma9ta9 ?is spiritual life1 are ?+s hidd5 f ! eyes ( ! _w2 ?+s et]nal & invisible1 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ah4 ,:ile we look n at ! ?+s t are se51 t are temporal2 b at ! ?+s t are unse51 & et]nal2 we !n c\nt ! joys or sorr[s ( ?is _w1 ?+s ( little importance2 !n we live l *ri/ians1 & ! life ( our ,"l ,jesus is manife/$1 or copi$ out1 9 our lives2 z v]4 #aj1 #aa4 ,! habits ( grace & hol9ess 9 ! he>ts ( believ]s1 :5ce all ! actions ( ! spiritual life proce$1 are secret & hidd54 ,:o kn[s h[ !y 7 wr\ght at fir/8 h[ ?is heav5ly brea?1 ?is div9e life 0 infus$1 :i* *ang$ a dead s9n] into a liv+ sa9t8 ,our ,savi\r himself comp>es ?is "w ( ! ,_s to ! w9d2 ,john iii4 #h4 ,we he> ! s\nd1 we feel & see ! effects ( x1 b we "k n :5ce x comes1 nor :i!r x goes2 s is e "o t is born ( ! ,_s4 ,:o c describe ^? secret & almighty influ5ces ( ! bless$ ,_s on ! m9d & w ( man1 :i* "w ) su* a sov]eign1 & yet su* a g5tle1 & con-natural ag5cy1 t ! believ] himself h>dly kn[s x1 b by ! graci\s effects ( x1 & ! bless$ alt]ations wr\ght 9 8 s\l4 ,x is ?is glori\s ,ag5t1 ?is ,creator1 ?is bless$ ,_s1 :o is ! uncreat$ pr9ciple ( ?is life4 ,! ,_s1 z proce$+ f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 begun ?is life at fir/ 9 ! s\l3 & ! same glori\s unse5 p[] c>ries x on ?r\gh all difficulties & oppositions1 & w fulfil x 9 glory4 ,i mu/ add also1 t ,*ri/ himself1 :o is said to be our life 9 ! v]se foll[+ my text1 is at pres5t hidd5 f u2 he dwells 9 ! unse5 _w1 & ! heav5s mu/ receive him till ! re/itution ( all ?+s2 ,acts iii4 #ba4 ,*ri/ ,jesus is ! bread f heav52 ,john vi4 #cb1 #cc4 by :i* ! believ] is n\ri%$2 he is ! hidd5 manna1 ! div9e food ( s\ls3 ,x is ^u him ! *ri/ian lives daily & h\rly2 x is ^u ! blood ( ! ,lamb1 :i* is c>ri$ up to ! m]cy-seat1 t ! believ] lives = p>don & peace ) ,god3 ,x is ^u ! righte\sness ( 8 ,"l & ,head1 t he lives = 8 ev]la/+ acceptance be=e ! ?rone2 x is ^u ! grace & /r5g? ( ,*ri/1 t he re/s & dep5ds all ! day1 :5 he is call$ =? to enc\nt] ! bolde/ temptations1 to fulfil ! mo/ difficult duties1 or to su/a9 ! heavie/ /rokes ( a pa9ful provid5ce4 8,surely1 sai? ! sa9t1 9 ! ,"l alone h ,i righte\sness & /r5g?2 ,is4 xlv4 #bd4 ,9 ! ,"l my ,savi\r1 :om ! _w sees n2 b ,i see him by ! eye ( fai?40 ,i %all enl>ge f>!r on ?is subject "u ! second doctr9e4 ,?us1 :e!r we consid] ! spiritual acts & ex]cises ( ?is *ri/ian life1 or ! spr+s & pr9ciples ( x1 /ill we %all f9d x has j reason to be call$ a secret1 or a hidd5 life4 ,be=e ,i proce$1 ,i %all lay d[n ^! two cautions3 #a/ ,caution4 ,?\gh x is a hidd5 life1 yet ,i entreat my *ri/ian fri5ds1 t !y w\ld n suff] x to be su* a secret1 z to be unkn[n to !mselves4 ,god has orda9$ x to be hidd51 n t x might always be unkn[n to y1 b t y might se>* aft] x ) dilig5ce2 & t :5 y f9d y\rselves possess$ ( x1 y might rejoice 9 ! evid5ces ( y\r life & 8 love4 ,be n satisfi$ !n1 ,o ye pr(essors ( ! gospel6 until y h se>*$ & f\nd ?is div9e life )9 y4 ,:at a poor life mu/ t *ri/ian live1 :o goes f day to day1 & f ye> to ye>1 & /ill compla9s1 ,i "k n :e!r ,i am alive or no6 ,lab\r1 !re=e1 aft] self-acqua9tance1 s9ce ,god has be5 pleas$ 9 8 ^w1 to furni% u ) suffici5t means to f9d out our e/ate2 #a ,john v4 #ag4 ,^! ?+s ,i write unto y1 says ! apo/le1 t ye may believe on ! "n ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & t ye may "k t ye believe4 ,x is a di%on\r to ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 to abide always 9 d>kness & d\bt+s1 & to re/ cont5t$ 9 s uncom=table a frame4 ,we are told 9 ,rev4 ii4 #ag4 t ^? ^: life is support$ by ?is hidd5 manna1 h also a :ite /one giv5 !m1 ) a new "n 9 x1 :i* no man kn[s1 save he t receives x3 t is1 !y h div9e absolution & p>don ( _! s9s1 :i* 0 repres5t$ h]et(ore1 9 "s c\rts ( judicature1 by ! gift ( a :ite /one2 b surely1 if my own "n 7 writt5 9 x1 ,i w\ld use my utmo/ endeav\rs to read ! inscription myself1 ?\gh x may be a secret to ! re/ ( mank9d2 !n my ,god & ,savi\r %all h ! hon\r ( 8 p>don+ love1 & !n my s\l %all enjoy ! consolation4 #b;d ,caution4 ,?\gh x be a hidd5 life 9 ! sacr$ op]ations & ! spr+s ( x1 yet ! _w ought to see ! bless$ effects ( x4 ,we mu/ hold =? to m5 ! ^w ( life2 ,phil4 ii4 #af4 ,let ! _w see t we live to ,god1 & t by ! secret p[] ( 8 ^w 9 ! gospel4 ,! *ri/ian life is no fanta/ic & vision>y matt]1 t consi/s 9 w>m imag9ations1 & pret5ces to inw>d light & rapture2 x is a real *ange ( he>t & practice1 f s9 to hol9ess1 & a turn ( s\l f e>? t[>d heav54 ,x has be5 dress$ up1 inde$1 l en?usia/ic fool]y1 by ! impi\s wits ( m51 & pa9t$ = a subject ( ridicule & reproa*4 ,?us ! sa9ts & holy m>tyrs h be5 clad 9 a fool's-coat1 or a be>'s-sk91 b !y are /ill m51 & wise m5 too2 !y h be5 dress$ up l devils1 b !y are /ill ! sons ( ,god4 ,s secret piety has solid reason & scripture /ill on its side1 :atev] silly sc&als h be5 ca/ ^u x2 !re is no cause1 !re=e1 to be a%am$ ( pr(ess+ x4 ,!re is no?+ 9 all ! *ri/ian life1 t a man ne$s to blu% at4 ,we h r5\nc$ ! hidd5 ?+s ( di%one/y1 knav]y1 & uncleanness1 :5 we began to be *ri/ians2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #b4 ,x is our glory t we are alive to ,god1 & we %\ld be a%am$ ( no?+ t ei!r ex]cises or ma9ta9s ?is life4 ,none ( ! duties ( wor%ip1 none ( ! practices ( godl9ess1 t r5d] religion hon\rable among m51 & make ,god our ,savi\r appe> glori\s 9 ! _w1 %\ld be neglect$ by u1 :5ev] we are call$ to practise or pr(ess !m4 ,! effects ( ?is hidd5 life %\ld n all be secret1 ?\gh ! spr+s ( x are s2 = *ri/ians are comm&$ to make _! light %9e be=e m51 t o!rs may glorify _! ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav52 ,mat4 v4 #ad1 #ae1 #af4 ,! lights ( ! _w mu/ n place !mselves "u a bu%el1 & be cont5t$ to %9e !re useless & alone2 we mu/ give hon\r to ,god 9 public4 ,& ?\gh we are comm&$ to practise su* secrecy & self-d5ial 9 our de$s ( *>ity1 z may secure u f all o/5tation & pride1 yet we mu/ sometimes make x appe> too1 t we d good to m51 t *ri/ianity may h ! glory ( x4 ,we mu/ fe$ ! hungry1 we mu/ clo! ! nak$1 we mu/ love all m51 ev5 our enemies1 & discov] to ! _w t we are *ri/ians1 by noble & sublime practices ( e virtue & e duty1 z f> z x is possible1 ev5 by ! be/ works1 to discov] inw>d religion4 ,?is s]mon may be divid$ "h4 ,i proce$ n[ to draw "s inf]5ces f ! hidd5 nature ( ! spiritual life4 ,i4 ,& my fir/ inf]5ce w\ld tea* y n to re/ satisfi$ ) any ext]nals3 = !y :o put =? no o!r acts ( life1 b :at ! _w sees1 are no true *ri/ians4 ,we eat1 we dr9k1 & sleep2 t is ! life ( nature2 we buy & sell1 we lab\r & conv]se2 t is ! civil life2 we trifle1 visit1 tattle1 flutt]1 & rove among a hundr$ imp]t95cies1 )\t any =m$1 or settl$ design :at we live =2 t is ! idle life2 & x is ! k9de/ "n t ,i c be/[ ^u x4 ,we le>n our cre$1 we g to *ur*1 we say our pray]s1 & read *apt]s or s]mons2 ^! are ! outw>d =ms ( ! religi\s life4 ,& is ?is all8 ,h we no daily secret ex]cises ( ! s\l 9 retirem5t & conv]se ) ,god8 ,no "t sp5t ) our own he>ts8 ,are we nev] busi$1 9 "s hidd5 corn]1 ab\t ! affairs ( et]nity2 ,are !re no seasons allott$ = pray]1 = m$itation1 = read+ 9 secret1 & self-enquiries8 ,no?+ to d ) ,god alone 9 a :ole day toge!r8 ,surely ?is c nev] be ! life ( a *ri/ian8 ,rememb]1 ,o man1 !re is no?+ ( all ! lab\rs or s]vices1 ! acts ( zeal or devotion1 t ?\ can/ practise 9 public1 b a subtle hypocrite may s ne>ly imitate ! same1 t x w be h>d to discov] ! diff]5ce4 ,!re is no?+ ( all ^! outw>d =ms1 !re=e1 t c safely & infallibly di/+ui% !e f a hypocrite & false pr(essor2 = ! same actions may proce$ f inw>d motions & pr9ciples widely diff]5t4 ,if y w\ld obta9 any evid5ce t y are a *ri/ian inde$1 y mu/ make x appe> to y\r own consci5ce by ! ex]cises ( ! hidd5 life1 & ! secret transactions betwe5 ,god & y\r s\l4 ,he 0 n a ,jew ( old1 :o 0 "o outw>dly 9 ! lett] only2 nor is he a *ri/ian1 :o has m]e outw>d =ms2 b a ,jew or a *ri/ian1 9 ! sight ( ,god1 is su* a "o z ha? ! religion 9 8 he>t1 & 9 _s1 ^: praise is n ( m51 b ( ,god8 ,rom4 ii4 #bh1 #bi4 ,,ii4 ,inf]5ce4 ,! life ( a sa9t is a matt] ( wond] to ! s9ful _w2 = !y "k n :at he lives ^u4 ,! sons ( ambition foll[ aft] gr&eur & p[]2 ! animals ( pleasure pursue all ! luxuries ( s5se2 ! mis] hunts aft] money1 & is ev] digg+ = gold4 ,x is visible en\gh :at ^! wise m5 live ^u4 ,b ! *ri/ian1 :o lives 9 ! p[] & glory ( ! div9e life1 seeks aft] none ( ^!1 any f>!r ?an z duty leads him1 & ! supports & conv5i5cies ( life are ne$ful1 9 ! pres5t /ate ( 8 habitation 9 ! fle%4 ,! s9n] wond]s :at x is ! sa9t aims at1 :ile he neglects ! tempt+ idols t himself adores1 & despises ! gild$ vanities ( a c\rt1 & abhors ! guilty sc5es ( a voluptu\s life4 ,*ri/ & 8 *ildr5 are1 & w be1 signs & wond]s to ! age !y live 92 ,is4 viii4 #ah4 comp>$ ) ,heb4 ii4 #ac4 ,! m5 ( ?is _w wond] :at a *ri/ian c h to say to ,god 9 s _m retir+ h\rs z he appo9ts = t end2 :at /range bus9ess he c employ himself 92 h[ he c lay out s mu* "t 9 affairs1 :i* ! c>nal m9d has no notion (4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! sa9t1 :5 he is 9 a lively frame1 ?9ks t all ! int]vals ( 8 civil life1 & all ! vacant seasons t he c f9d betwe5 ! necess>y duties ( 8 worldly /ation1 are all little en\gh to transact affairs ( su* awful importance z he has to d ) ,god1 & little en\gh to enjoy ^? secret pleasures1 :i* ! /rang] is unacqua9t$ )4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,god pray to _! heav5ly ,fa!r 9 secret1 & !y feel unkn[n refre%m5t & delight 9 x2 & !y are well assur$1 t _! ,fa!r :o see? 9 secret w h]eaft] rew>d !m op5ly2 ,mat4 vi4 #f4 ,x is no wond]1 t ! pr(ane _w reproa*es true *ri/ians z dull1 lifeless creatures1 animals t h nei!r s\l nor _s 9 !m1 because !y d n see !m run to ! same excess 9 ?+s ( ! l[] life4 ,alas6 !y "k n t ! life ( a *ri/ian is on high2 !y see x n1 = x is hidd52 & !re=e !y wond] we are n busily engag$ 9 ! same practices & pursuits z !y are2 #a ,pet4 iv4 #d4 ,!y ?9k x /range t we run n to ! same excess ( riot4 ,! _w sees no?+ ( our inw>d lab\r & /rife aga9/ fle% & self1 our sacr$ conte/ = ! prize ( glory2 !y "k no?+ ( our e>ne/ enquiries aft] an abs5t ,god1 & a hidd5 ,savi\r2 & lea/ ( all d !y "k ! holy joys1 & retir$ pleasures ( a *ri/ian1 because ^! are ?+s :i* are seldom communicat$ to o!rs2 & !re=e ! _w gr[s bold to call religion a melan*oly ?+1 & ! *ri/ian a m]e mope4 ,b ! s\l :o lives above1 :o lives )9 sight ( ! _w ( invisibles1 c despise ! reproa* ( s9n]s4 ,,iii4 ,inf]5ce4 ,see ! reason :y *ri/ians h n _! passions s mu* engag$ 9 ?+s ( ?is life z o!r m5 h1 because _! *ief conc]n is ab\t _! bett] life1 :i* is hidd5 & unse54 ,!y c look ^u f9e equipages1 gay clo!s1 & ri* appe>ances 9 ! _w1 )\t envy2 !y c survey l>ge e/ates1 & see _m ?\s&s gott5 9 ha/e by ^? t resolve to be ri*1 & yet n let loose "o covet\s wi% ^u !m2 !y h a ,god :om !y wor%ip 9 secret1 & tru/ 8 bless+ to make !m suffici5tly ri* 9 ! way ( dilig5ce 9 _! /ations3 !y hope !y %all h bless+s m+l$ ) _! mean e/ate1 & no sorr[s add$ to _! weal?4 ,!y c f9d !mselves exalt$ by provid5ce to high /ations 9 ! _w1 & n to be puff$ up 9 c\nt5ance1 nor swell at he>t4 ,if !y are b wat*ful to keep _! div9e life vigor\s !y w di/+ui% !mselves z *ri/ians1 ev5 9 sc>let & gold1 & t by a glori\s humility4 ,!y "k t all _! advancem5ts on e>? are b mean & despicable ?+s1 9 comp>ison ( _! highe/ hopes1 & _! promis$ cr[n 9 heav54 ,!y c meet ?reat5+ dang]1 diseases1 & dea?s1 )\t ^? t]rors t ov]:elm ! c>nal s9n]2 = _! bett] life %all nev] die4 ,!y c su/a9 losses1 & s9k 9 ! _w1 :5 x comes by ! m]e provid5ce ( ,god1 )\t _! own culpable folly1 & be> x ) a humble resignation ( _s1 & ) mu* inw>d s]5ity & peace2 = ! ?+s :i* !y h lo/1 7 n _! life2 all ^! 7 visible1 b _! life is hidd52 ,phil4 iv4 #ab4 ,i "k h[ to be abas$1 & h[ to be exalt$2 ,i "k h[ to ab\nd1 & to suff] want2 ,i c d all ^! ?+s ?r\gh ,*ri/ /r5g!n+ me3 ,*ri/1 :o is ! pr9ciple ( my inw>d life4 ,o6 t ! *ri/ians ( our day _h m ( ?is sublime conduct1 m ( ^! noble evid5ces ( ! life ( *ri/ianity4 ,,iv4 ,inf]5ce4 ,h[ va9 & ne$less a ?+ is x = a *ri/ian to affect popul>ity & to set up = a %ew 9 ?is _w4 ,h[ va9 is x = him to be impati5t to appe> & %9e among m51 = he has hon\rs & treasures1 joys & glories1 t are incomp>ably great]1 & yet a secret to ! _w4 ,a *ri/ian's true life is hidd51 & he %\ld n be too fond ( public & gay appe>ances4 ,! apo/le ,pet] gives advice h[ ! *ri/ian wom5 %\ld behave !mselves n z ! re/ ( ! _w d1 :o set !mselves =? to public %ew1 ) _m ornam5ts ( gold & pe>l2 b ! believ] %\ld adorn h]self ) mode/y1 & ) e grace1 9 ! hidd5 man ( ! he>t2 #a ,pet4 iii4 #d4 ,h[ unreasonable is x = u :o pr(ess ! *ri/ian life to be ca/ d[n1 if we are conf9$ to an obscure /ation 9 ! _w6 ,0 n ! ,"l ( glory1 :5 he came d[n on e>? to give u a patt]n ( ! spiritual life1 cont5t to be obscure = ?irty ye>s toge!r6 ,0 he n unkn[n to m51 b z a common c>p5t]1 or a poor c>p5t]'s son6 ,& 9 ^? f\r ye>s ( appe>ance :i* he made z a prea*]1 h[ mean1 h[ contemptible 7 ! circum/ances ( life :i* he *ose8 ,& %all we be impati5t & fretful "u ! same humbl$ e/ate8 ,d we dislike s div9e a prec$5t8 ,mu/ we1 l mu%rooms ( ! e>?1 be exalt$1 & gr[ fond ( mak+ a public figure1 :5 ! ,k+ ( heav5 0 s poor & l[ly8 ,we lose public hon\r & applause inde$1 b p]haps our hidd5 life ?rives ! bett] = x1 :5 we resi/ ! *>ms ( gr&eur4 ,besides1 ?is is n a *ri/ian's "t = appe>+1 :il/ ,*ri/ himself is abs5t & unse54 ,! believ]'s %9+-"t is n yet come2 b ! m>riage-day ( ! ,lamb is ha/5+1 & ! bride is mak+ h]self ready4 ,! g5]al resurrection is our great %9+-day3 ,:5 ,*ri/1 :o is our life1 %all appe>1 !n %all we also appe> ) him 9 glory3 ,col4 iii4 #d4 & ! *ri/ian is cont5t to /ay = 8 robes ( light1 & 8 public hon\rs1 till ! dawn ( t glori\s morn+4 ,nor %all we d>e to be c5sori\s ( ^? :o make a poor figure1 & b mean appe>ance 9 ! _w2 p]haps !y are "s ( ,*ri/'s hidd5 ones2 !y promise b little1 & %ew b little1 ei!r wit or p>ts1 prud5ce or p[]1 skill or influ5ce2 & p]haps !y h b little too2 b !y "k ,god1 !y tru/ 9 ,*ri/1 !y live a div9e life1 & h glori\s communications f heav5 9 secret daily1 !y make daily visits to ! c\rt ( glory1 & are visit$ by condesc5d+ grace4 ,y see 9 all ^! in/ances1 t popul>ity & %ew are n at all necess>y = a *ri/ian4 ,v4 ,inf]5ce4 ,h[ exce$+ difficult is x = ^? :o are exalt$ to great & public /ations 9 ! _w to ma9ta9 lively *ri/ianity6 ,!y h ne$ ( great & uncommon degrees ( grace to ma9ta9 ?is hidd5 life4 ,h[ h>dly %all !y t h ri*es ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god6 ,^! are our ,savi\r's own words2 ,m>k x4 #bc4 & he gave ?is reason = x1 v]4 #bd4 because x is s h>d = ^? t h ri*es1 n to tru/ 9 !m1 n to live entirely ^u !m1 & make !m _! v life4 ,h[ h>d is x = m5 9 high po/s ( hon\r1 to take due c>e t _! graces ?rive1 :ile !y are all day engag$1 ei!r 9 ! fatigues ( (fice1 9 /ate & pomp ( _! own1 or 9 ev]la/+ att5dances on ! w ( "s sup]ior2 s t !y h few mom5ts 9 a day1 :]e9 !y are capable ( retir+1 & hold+ any conv]se ) !mselves or ) heav54 ,b ,o6 h[ pleasant is x to su* z are advanc$ 9 ! provid5ce ( ,god1 & h a value = _! hidd5 life1 to /eal an h\r ( retirem5t f ! burd5 ( _! public c>es6 ,h[ sweet is ! recov]y ( a few m9utes1 & h[ well fill$ up ) active devotion6 ,! secret life ( a *ri/ian gr[s mu* 9 ! closet1 & )\t a retreat f ! _w x _c gr[4 ,ab&on ! secret *amb]1 & ! spiritual life w decay3 ,d\btless _m ( y c witness t y h f\nd x s2 & y\r own m\rnful exp]i5ce e*oes to ! words ( our m9i/ry 9 ?is po9t4 ,!re 0 an anci5t philosoph]1 :o1 :5 he _h lo/ 8 ri*es 9 a /orm at sea1 gave ?anks to provid5ce1 "u a hea!n "n2 8,i ?ank !e1 =tune1 t ha/ n[ =c$ me to retire1 & to live )9 my cloak20 t is1 ^u ! supports ( philosophy1 9 mean] circum/ances ( life4 ,h[ mu* m %\ld ! *ri/ian be pleas$ ) a private /ation1 :o has ! supports ( ! gospel to live ^u1 & to sweet5 8 retirem5ts6 ,h[ cauti\s %\ld *ri/ians be1 !re=e1 ( ! managem5t ( all ! public affairs ( _! civil life1 le/ !y d any t %\ld hurt _! secret or religi\s life6 ,we %\ld be /ill enquir+1 8,w su* sort ( company to :i* ,i am n[ invit$2 su* a ga9ful trade :i* ,i am ready to engage 92 su* a c\rse ( life :i* n[ lies be=e me2 tempt me to neglect my secret conv]se ) ,god8 ,does x beg9 to ali5ate my he>t f heav51 & ?+s unse58 !n let me suspect & fe> x40 ,be afraid1 *ri/ians1 ( :at grieves ! bless$ ,_s ( ,*ri/1 :o is ! pr9ciple ( y\r life & may provoke him to retire f y4 ,be dilig5t 9 su* enquiries1 be v wat*ful & jeal\s ( e ?+ t w\ld call y\r ?\ghts outw>d1 & keep !m too long abroad4 ,*ri/ians %\ld live mu* at home1 = !irs is a hidd5 life4 ,,vi4 ,inf]5ce4 ,we may see "h div9e wisdom 9 contriv+ ! ord9ances ( ! gospel1 ) su* pla9ness1 & su* simplicity1 z be/ s]ves to promote ! hidd5 life ( a *ri/ian4 ,pomp & c]emony1 gild$ & sp>kl+ ornam5ts1 are ready to call ! s\l abroad1 to employ x 9 ! s5ses1 & div]t x f t spiritual improvem5t1 :i* ! secret life ( a *ri/ian requires1 & :i* gospel-in/itutions 7 design$ =4 ,y see 9 ! hea!n _w1 & y see 9 popi% c\ntries1 t ! gay spl5d\rs ( wor%ip tempt ! he>ts ( ! wor%ipp]s to re/ 9 =ms1 & to =get ,god2 & we may fe> ! greate/ "p ( ! p lay "u ! same dang] 9 ! days ( ,judaism4 ,i grant inde$1 t :]e pomp\s & glitt]+ rites ( religion are ( special div9e appo9tm5t1 & 7 design$ to typify ! future glories ( a m spiritual *ur* & wor%ip2 !re !y might hope = div9e aids to lead _! m9ds onw>d beyond ! type1 to ^? design$ glories4 ,b c>nal wor%ipp]s are ! bulk ( any sect or pr(ession4 ,all mank9d1 by nature1 is ready to take up ) ! =ms ( godl9ess1 & neglect ! secret p[]4 ,we naturally pay too mu* rev]5ce to %9+ =malities & empty %ews4 ,set a *ri/ian to read ! mo/ spiritual p>ts ( gospel1 on "o page ( ! bible1 & let "s sc5e ( ! hi/ory be f9ely grav51 & pa9t$ on ! opposite side2 8 holy m$itations w be endang]$ by 8 eyes1 fair figures & col\rs attract ! sight1 & tempt ! s\l (f f ref9$ devotion4 ,i _c ?9k x any advantage to *ri/ian wor%ip1 to h *ur*es well adorn$ by ! /atu>y & ! pa9t]2 nor c gay alt>-pieces improve ! communion s]vice4 ,:ile gaudy glitt]+ images attract & ent]ta9 ! outw>d s5se1 ! s\l is too mu* atta*$ to ! animal1 to keep itself at a di/ance2 :ile ! sight is regal$ & fea/$1 ! s]mon runs to wa/e1 & ! hidd5 life )]s & />ves4 ,:5 ! e> is soo!d ) a v>iety ( f9e h>mony1 ! s\l is too (t5 allur$ away f spiritual wor%ip1 ev5 ?\gh a div9e song att5d ! music4 ,our ,savi\r !re=e1 9 mu* wisdom1 & 9 mu* m]cy1 has appo9t$ bless$ ord9ances = 8 *ur*1 ) su* pla9ness & simplicity1 z may adm9i/] mo/ support & n\ri%m5t to ! secret life4 ,?us ,i h f9i%$ ! rem>ks on ! hidd5 life ( a *ri/ian1 consid]$ z to its spiritual ex]cises 9 ?is pres5t _w4 ,i proce$ to consid]1 9 :at respects ?is life is hidd51 z x is m usually call$ et]nal life1 or to be ex]cis$ & enjoy$ 9 heav54 ,& "h we mu/ confess1 t we are mu* at a loss to say any ?+ m ?an ! scripture ha? said be=e u4 ,life & immortality1 inde$1 are br\ght to light by ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 9 f> bright] measures ?an ! =m] ages & disp5sations 7 acqua9t$ )2 #a ,tim4 i4 #aj4 ,b /ill1 :at ! apo/le says conc]n+ all ! bless+s ( ! gospel1 we may repeat emphatically conc]n+ heav51 t eye ha? n se51 t e> ha? n he>d1 t x ha? n ent]$ into ! he>t ( man to conceive2 nor inde$ ha? ,god himself reveal$ b a v small "p ( ! ?+s he ha? prep>$1 9 ! future _w1 = !m t love him2 #a ,cor4 ix4 #aj4 ,x do? n yet appe> :at we %all be2 ! glory ( t /ate is yet a great secret to u2 #a ,john iii4 #b4 ,we "k mu* bett] :at x is n1 ?an :at x is3 we c def9e x be/ by negatives4 ,abs5ce f ! weaknesses1 s9s1 & sorr[s ( ?is life1 is our be/ & l>ge/ acc\nt ( x1 :e!r we speak ( ! sep>ate /ate1 or ! heav5 ( ! resurrection4 ,! veil ( fle% & blood divides u f ! _w ( spirits2 we "k n ! mann] ( _! life 9 ! /ate ( sep>ation3 we are at an utt] loss z to _! /ations & resid5ces2 :at relation !y be> to any "p ( ?is mat]ial creation2 :e!r !y dwell 9 ?9 airy vehicles1 & are inhabitants ( "s />ry _w1 or planet>y region2 or :e!r !y subsi/ 9 _! pure intellectual nature1 & h no?+ to d ) any ?+ corporeal1 till _! du/ be recall$ to life4 ,we are unacqua9t$ ) ! laws by :i* !y are gov]n$1 & ! me?ods ( _! conv]se3 we "k little ( ! bus9esses !y are employ$ 91 ^? glori\s s]vices = _! ,god & _! ,savi\r1 9 :i* !y are fav\r$ ) assi/ant angels2 & little are we acqua9t$ ) _! joys1 :i* are unspeakable & full ( glory4 ,! v language ( t _w1 is nei!r to be spok5 nor und]/ood by u2 ,/4 ,paul he>d "s ( ! words ( x1 & _h a fa9t glimpse ( ! s5se ( !m2 b he c\ld n repeat !m aga9 to mortal e>s2 nor _h he p[]1 nor leave to tell u ! mean+ ( !m2 #b ,cor4 xii4 #d4 ,=1 :e!r he 0 9 ! body1 at t "t1 or out ( ! body1 he himself 0 n able to det]m9e4 ,& z = ! heav5 ( ! resurrection2 :at sort ( bodies %all be rais$ f ! du/1 = p]fect spirits to dwell 91 is z great a secret4 ,a spiritual body is a my/]y to ! wise/ div9es & philosoph]s2 :]e our habitation %all be1 & :at our special employm5t ?r\gh ! endless ages ( immortality1 are among ! hidd5 unse>*ables4 ,! mo/ t we "k1 is1 t we %all be made l to ,*ri/1 & we %all be :]e he is1 to behold 8 glory2 #a ,john iii4 #b4 & ,john xvii4 #bd4 ,if ! et]nal life ( ! sa9ts be s mu* a secret at pres5t1 we may draw ^! two or ?ree inf]5ces f x4 ,i4 ,inf]5ce4 ,h[ necess>y is x = a *ri/ian to keep fai? awake & lively1 t he may ma9ta9 8 acqua9tance ) ! spiritual & unse5 _w6 ,x is fai? t conv]ses ) invisibles3 fai? is ! sub/ance ( ?+s hop$ =1 & ! evid5ce ( ?+s n se52 ,heb4 xi4 #a4 ,x is fai? t deals 9 hidd5 traffic1 & gr[s ri* 9 treasures t are out ( sight4 ,x is by fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,god1 we live ?is spiritual life1 by fai? 9 an abs5t ,savi\r2 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,:om hav+ n se5 we love2 & ?\gh we see him n1 yet believ+1 we rejoice2 #a ,pet4 i4 #h4 ,let ! *ri/ian1 !re=e1 ma9ta9 a holy jeal\sy1 le/ too mu* conv]se ) ! ?+s ( s5se1 dull ! eye ( 8 fai?1 or weak5 ! h& ( x4 ,let him put 8 fai? into p]petual ex]cise1 t he may live )9 ! view ( ^? glories t are hidd5 f s5se2 t he may keep 8 hold ( et]nal life2 t he may support 8 hopes1 & secure 8 joys4 ,until we c live by sight1 let u walk by fai?2 #b ,cor4 v4 #g4 ,?\gh ! life ( heav5 be hidd51 yet s mu* ( x is reveal$ z to give fai? leave to lay hold ( x2 & yet n s mu*1 z to make ! h& ( fai? ne$less4 ,x is br\ght d[n by our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ! gospel1 )9 ! view ( fai?1 t we might live 9 expectation ( x1 & be animat$ to ! glori\s pursuit2 b x is n br\ght )9 ! rea* ( s5se1 = we are n[ 9 a /ate ( trial2 & ?is is n ! prop] "t nor place = sight & enjoym5t4 ,,ii4 ,inf]5ce4 ,h[ little is dea? to be dread$ by a believ]1 s9ce x w br+ ! s\l to ! full possession ( its hidd5 life 9 heav56 ,x is a d>k valley t divides betwe5 ?is _w & ! next2 b x is all a region ( light & bless$ness beyond x4 ,we are n[ bord]]s on ! et]nal _w1 & we "k b too little ( t invisible c\ntry4 ,approa*+ dea? op5s ! gates to u1 & beg9s to give our holy curiosity "s secret satisfaction2 & yet h[ we %r9k backw>d :5 t glori\s unkn[n city is op5+ ^u u6 & are ready to beg & pray t ! gates might be clos$ aga93 8,o6 = a little m "t1 a little long] cont9uance 9 ?is l[] visible _w60 ,?is is ! language ( ! fe>ful believ]3 ,b x is bett] to h our *ri/ian c\rage wr\ght up to a div9e height1 & to say1 8,op5 ye ev]la/+ gates1 & be ye lift up1 ,o ye immortal doors1 t we may ent] into ! place :]e ! ,k+ ( ,glory is40 ,!re we %all see ,god1 ! great unkn[n1 & rejoice 9 8 ov]fl[+ love4 ,we %all see him n z we d on e>?1 d>kly1 ?r\gh ! glass ( ord9ances2 b inf]ior spirits %all conv]se ) ! ,supreme ,_s1 z bodies d ) bodies2 t is face to face2 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #ab4 ,!re %all we behold ,*ri/ our ,"l 9 ! dignity ( 8 "* z ,m$iator1 9 ! glory ( 8 k+dom1 & ! all-suffici5cy ( 8 godhead2 & we %all be = ev] ) him4 ,!re %all we see millions ( bless$ spirits1 :o h liv$ ! same hidd5 life z we d1 & pass$ ?r\gh ?is vale ( te>s1 ) ! same att5d+ difficulties & sorr[s1 & by ! same div9e assi/ances4 ,!y 7 unkn[n1 & cov]$ ) du/ z we are1 :ile !y dwelt 9 fle%1 b !y appe> all-glori\s & well kn[n 9 ! _w ( spirits1 & exult 9 op5 & immortal light3 ,we %all see !m1 & we %all triumph ) !m 9 t day2 we %all le>n _! language1 & ta/e _! joys3 we %all be p>tak]s ( ! same glory1 :i* ,*ri/ our life1 diffuses all ar\nd him1 on ! bless$ inhabitants ( t intellectual _w4 ,,iii4 ,inf]5ce4 ,h[ glori\s is ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! two p>ts ( ! *ri/ian's life1 viz4 ! spiritual life on e>?1 & ! p]fection ( et]nal life 9 heav52 :5 all t is n[ hidd5 %all be reveal$ be=e m5 & angels6 ,come n[1 & let u take occasion f ?is disc\rse1 to let loose our m$itations "o /age beyond dea? & ! sep>ate /ate1 ev5 to ! morn+ ( ! resurrection1 & ! full & public assembly ( all ! sa9ts4 ,o :at an illu/ri\s appe>ance6 ,:at a num]\s & noble army ( new creatures6 ,creatures t 7 hidd5 9 ?is _w among ! common h]d ( mank9d1 & _! bodies hidd5 9 ! grave1 & m+l$ ) common du/1 ris+ all at once1 at ! s\nd ( a trumpet1 into public light & glory2 ! same p]sons1 inde$1 t once inhabit$ mortality1 b 9 f> diff]5t equipage & array4 ,! *ri/ian1 on e>?1 is l ! r\gh diamond among ! common pebbles ( ! %ore2 9 ! resurrection-day ! diamond is cut & poli%$1 & set 9 a tablet ( gold4 ,all t inw>d wor? & lu/re ( hol9ess & grace1 :i* are n[ hidd51 %all be !n visible & public be=e ! eyes ( ! :ole creation4 ,!n ! sa9ts %all be kn[n by _! %9+1 9 ! day :5 ! ,"l makes up 8 jewels2 ,mal4 iii4 #ag4 ,:5 ! spirits ( ! j made p]fect 9 all ! beauties ( hol9ess1 %all return to _! =m] mansions1 & become m5 aga92 :5 _! bodies are rais$ f ! du/1 9 ! lik5ess ( ! body ( our bless$ ,"l1 h[ %all all ! sa9ts %9e 9 ! k+dom ( _! ,fa!r1 ?\gh 9 ! k+doms ( ?is _w !y 7 obscure & undi/+ui%$6 ,!y %all appe>1 9 t day1 z ! m]idian sun break+ f a long & d>k eclipse2 & ! sun is too bright a be+ to be unkn[n2 ,mat4 xiii4 #dc4 ,:at is !re 9 a poor sa9t "h1 t discov]s :at he %all be h]eaft]8 ,h[ mean 8 appe>ance n[6 h[ magnific5t 9 t day8 ,:at 0 !re 9 ,laz>us on ! dung-hill1 :5 ! dogs lick$ 8 sores1 t c\ld lead u to any ?\ght :at he %\ld be 9 ! bosom ( ,abraham8 ,:at is !re 9 ! m>tyrs & confessors1 describ$ 9 ,heb4 xi4 ^? holy m51 ) _! %eep-sk9s1 & _! goat-sk9s ^u !m1 w&]+ 9 des]ts1 & hidd5 9 d5s & caves ( ! e>?8 ,:at 0 !re 9 ^! poor & mis]able spectacles t looks l a sa9t 9 glory8 or t c\ld give u any intimation :at !y %all be 9 ! great ris+ day8 ,n[ are we ! sons ( ,god1 b x does n yet appe> :at we %all be2 #a ,john iii4 #b4 ,we c %ew no patt]n ( x "h bel[4 ,%all we g to ! palaces ( ea/]n pr9ces1 & borr[ _! cr[ns & sp>kl+ attire1 to %ew h[ ! sa9ts are dre/ 9 heav58 ,%all we take _! m>ble pill>s1 _! ro(s ( c$>1 _! co/ly furniture ( purple & gold1 to describe ! mansions ( immortality8 ,%all we att5d ! *>iot ( "s ,roman g5]al1 ) all ! ensigns ( victory1 lead+ on 8 legions to triumph1 & fet* robes ( hon\r1 & bran*es ( palm to describe t triumphant army ( *ri/ian conqu]ors8 ,! scripture makes use ( ^! resemblances1 inde$1 9 great condesc5sion1 to repres5t ! glories ( t day1 because !y are ! brighte/ ?+s we "k on e>?4 ,b !y s9k z f> bel[ ! spl5d\rs ( ! resurrection1 z e>? is bel[ heav51 or "t is %ort] ?an et]nity4 ,:at is all ! dead lu/re ( metals1 & silks1 & %9+ /ones1 to ! liv+ rays ( div9e grace spr++ up1 & %oot+ into full glory8 ,fai? into sight1 hope into enjoym5t1 pati5ce into joy & victory1 & love into its own p]fection8 ,!n all ! hidd5 virtues & graces ( ! sa9ts1 %all appe> l ! />s at midnight1 9 an uncl\dy sky4 ,!n %all x be made kn[n to all ! _w1 ^! 7 ! m5 t wept & pray$ 9 secret2 x %all be publi%$ !n 9 ! great assembly1 ^! 7 ! p]sons :o wre/l$ h>d ) _! secret s9s1 t s\ght ! face ( ,god1 & 8 /r5g?1 9 _! private *amb]s1 & !y are made m ?an ov]com]s ?r\gh him t ha? lov$ !m4 ,! poor trembl+ *ri/ian :o liv$ ?is hidd5 & div9e life1 b sc>ce knew x himself nor dur/ appe> among ! *ur*es on e>?1 %all lift up 8 head1 & rejoice amid/ ! *ur* triumphant2 & ! hidd5 se$ ( grace1 t 0 wat]$ ) s _m secret te>s1 %all spr+ up into a ri* & illu/ri\s h>ve/4 ,?is is ! day :i* %all br+ to light a ?\s& works ( hidd5 piety1 = ! et]nal hon\r ( ,*ri/ & ! sa9ts2 z well z ! hidd5 ?+s ( d>kness1 to ! s9n]s' ev]la/+ confusion2 ,mat4 xxv4 & #a ,cor4 iv4 #e4 ,?us ! spiritual life ( *ri/ians1 :i* 0 conceal$ 9 ?is _w1 %all appe> 9 ! o!r 9 full brightness2 & !y !mselves %all be amaz$ to see :at div9e hon\rs ,jesus ! ,judge %all ca/ ^u _! poor secret s]vices & suff]+s4 ,b 9 :at supreme glory %all _! life display itself1 :5 bo? p>ts ( ! human comp\nd are rejo9$ aft] s long a sep>ation6 ,?is is life et]nal inde$1 & joy unspeakable4 ,h[ glori\sly %all ! p]fections & hon\rs1 bo? ( body & m9d1 unfold !mselves1 & rise f> above all t !y he>d1 or saw1 or c\ld conceive6 ,ea* ( !m surpriz$1 l ! que5 ( ,%eba 9 ! c\rt ( ,solomon1 %all confess ) ?ankful a/oni%m5t & joy1 t n "o half ( x 0 told !m1 ev5 9 ! ^w ( ,god4 8,& 0 ?is ! cr[n10 %all ! *ri/ian say1 8= :i* ,i f\ght on e>? at s poor & feeble a rate8 ,& 0 ?is ! prize = :i* ,i ran ) a pace s sl[ & lazy8 ,& 7 ^! ! glories :i* ,i s\ght ) s cold & indiff]5t a zeal 9 yond] _w8 ,o %ameful indiff]5ce6 ,o surpriz+ glories6 ,o undes]v$ prize & cr[n6 ,_h ,i imag9$ h[ bright ! bless+ 01 :i* lay hidd5 9 ! promise1 surely all my p[]s _h be5 animat$ to a w>m] pursuit4 ,c\ld ,i h se5 :at ,i ought to h believ$2 _h ,i b tak5 9 all t 0 told me conc]n+ ?is glori\s & et]nal life1 surely ,i w\ld h v5tur$ ?r\gh _m dea?s to secure ! possession ( x4 ,o guilty neglig5ce6 & crim9al unbelief6 ,b ?y sov]eign m]cy1 ,o my ,god1 has p>don$ bo?1 & made me possessor ( ! fair inh]itance4 ,behold1 ,i b[ at ?y feet = ev]1 & adore ! ri*es ( ov]fl[+ grace40 ,am54 ,,s]mon ,x4 ,! ,hidd5 ,life ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,,col4 iii4 #c4--;,= ye are dead1 & y\r life is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p4 ,x is to ! *ri/ian conv]ts :o 7 at ,colosse1 t ! apo/le addresses himself1 9 ?is /range language3 ,ye are dead1 & yet ,i tell y :]e y\r life is4 ,?is div9e writ] delights sometimes to surprize 8 read]s1 by jo9+ su* opposites1 & unit+ su* di/ant extremes4 ,b c a dead p]son h any life 9 him8 ,yes1 & a noble "o too1 ye are dead to ! _w1 & dead to s91 b ye h a life ( ano!r k9d ?an t :i* belongs to ! s9n]s ( ?is _w3 y\r life is spiritual & holy2 !irs is s9ful1 & engag$ 9 ! works ( ! fle%3 ,y\r life is heav5ly1 & seeks ! ?+s :i* are above2 !irs is d]iv$ f ! e>?1 & grovels 9 ! du/3 ,y\r life is ev]la/+1 = y\r s\ls %all live = ev] 9 a glori\s /ate1 & y\r bodies %all be rais$ f dea? into equal immortality1 & a p>tn]%ip ( ! same glory2 b _! be/ life is only a temporal "o1 & :5 t is at an end1 all _! joys1 & _! hopes are = ev] at an end too1 & _! et]nal sorr[s beg94 ,b ?is life ( a *ri/ian is a hidd5 life4 ,t 0 ! fir/ doctr9e ,i rais$ f ! text4 ,bo? ! op]ations & ! spr+s ( x1 are a secret to ! _w1 & ! future glories ( x1 :5 x is mo/ prop]ly call$ et]nal life1 are /ill a great] secret1 & mu* m unkn[n3 ,yet1 sai? ! apo/le1 ,i c acqua9t y :]e ! spr+s ( x lie1 & :5ce all ! future glories ( x are to be d]iv$2 !y are hidd5 9 ,god1 ) our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,n[ by giv+ s %ort a h9t1 9 a ^w or two1 :]e ?is our life is hid1 he has said some?+ great]1 & bright]1 & m sublime1 conc]n+ x1 t if he _h %ewn u1 f a high m\nta91 at noon-day1 all ! k+doms ( ?is _w1 ) all ! dazzl+ glories ( !m1 & !n po9t$ d[nw>d1 8!re y\r life is40 ,let ?is !re=e be ! second doctr9e1 & ! subject ( our pres5t m$itations1 t ! life ( a *ri/ian is hidd5 ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god4 ,x is hidd5 9 ,god1 z ! fir/ orig9al & et]nal spr+ ( x1 & entru/$ ) ,*ri/ z a fai?ful ,m$iator2 x is hid 9 ,god1 :]e our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ is1 & he is appo9t$ to take c>e ( x = u2 = he also is call$ our life2 v]se #d4 ,! me?od ,i %all take = ! improvem5t ( ?is tru?1 is1 to expla9 ^! words ( ! apo/le m at l>ge1 & !n d$uce "s inf]5ces f !m4 ,! fir/ enquiry w arise1 9 :at respect ! *ri/ian's life is said to be hidd5 9 ,god8 ,&1 secondly1 ,:at is meant by its be+ hidd5 ) ,*ri/8 ,i4 ,fir/1 ,9 :at respect is ! life ( a *ri/ian said to be hidd5 9 ,god8 ,! ^w ,god is tak5 9 scripture1 ei!r 9 g5]al = ! div9e nature1 :i* is ! same 9 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,_s2 or1 9 p>ticul>1 = ! p]son ( ! ,fa!r4 ,& ,i d n see any absolute necessity to det]m9e1 precisely1 :i* 0 ! mean+ ( ! apo/le 9 ?is place4 ,! ?ree p>ticul>s by :i* ,i %all endeav\r to expla9 x1 w include bo?4 ,! life ( a *ri/ian is hidd5 9 ,god2 t is1 9 ! all-suffici5cy ( ! div9e nature1 9 ! purpose ( ! div9e w1 & 9 ! secret engagem5ts ( ! ,fa!r to 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 ! cov5ant ( r$emption4 #a4 ,! *ri/ian's life is hidd5 9 ! all-suffici5cy ( ! div9e nature4 ,& !re are imm5se /ores ( life1 ( e k9d1 hidd5 9 ,god1 9 ?is s5se4 ,?is :ole _w ( be+s1 t h1 & h n s\ls1 ) all ! inf9ite v>ieties ( ! life ( plants1 animals1 & angels1 7 hidd5 9 ?is fruitful & inexhau/ible fund ( ! div9e all-suffici5cy1 be=e ,god began to create a _w4 ,all ?+s 7 !n hidd5 9 ,god2 = ( him are all ?+s1 & f him all ?+s proce$$2 ,rom4 xi4 #cf4 ,n[ ?is all-suffici5cy ( ,god consi/s 9 ^? p[]s & p]fections1 :]eby he is able to d all ?+s = 8 creatures1 & ready to d all = 8 sa9ts2 ^! are mo/ em95tly 8 wisdom1 8 almight9ess1 & 8 goodness4 ,!re are inconceivable ri*es ( goodness & grace 9 ,god1 :i* are employ$ 9 furni%+ out life = all 8 sa9ts2 & all ! unkn[n prep>ations ( future glory are ! effects ( 8 grace4 ,eph4 ii4 #d4--;,god1 :o is ri* 9 m]cy1 = 8 great love :]e) he lov$ u1 :5 we 7 dead 9 s9s1 ha? quick5$ u toge!r ) ,*ri/2 & he did x = ?is purpose1 t 9 ! ages to come1 he might %ew ! exce$+ ri*es ( 8 grace1 9 8 k9dness t[>ds u ?r\gh ,*ri/ ,jesus2 v]4 #g4 ,n all ! goodness t appe>s 9 ! ri* provision he ha? made = all ! natural _w ( creatures1 nor all ! ov]fl[+ b\nties ( 8 provid5ce1 s9ce ! fir/ creation1 are equal to ^? unse>*able treasures ( m]cy & goodness1 :i* he ha? employ$ = ! spiritual welf>e1 & et]nal life & happ9ess ( 8 own *os5 *ildr52 & 9 ! secret ( ?is grace 7 all ! bless+s ( 8 cov5ant hidd5 f et]nity4 ,! div9e wisdom is ano!r "p ( 8 all-suffici5cy4 ,!re are 9 ,god inf9ite v>ieties ( ?\ght & c\nsel1 ri*es ( k1 & wisdom unse>*able2 & he ha? made ^! ab\nd 9 8 new creation1 z well z 9 ! old2 9 ! sup]natural1 z well z 9 ! natural _w4 ,eph4 i4 #h4 ,he ha? ab\nd$ t[>ds u1 s9n]s1 9 ?is "w ( salvation1 9 all wisdom & prud5ce4 ,:at surpriz+ wisdom appe>s 9 ! vital p[]s ( an animal1 ev5 9 ! life ( brutes t p]i%8 ,:at glori\s contrivance1 & div9e skill1 to animate clay1 & make a fly1 a dog1 or a lion ( x8 ,:at sublime advances ( wisdom to create a liv+ man1 & jo9 ^! two di/9ct extremes1 fle% & _s1 9 su* a vital union1 t has puzzl$ ! philosoph]s ( all ages1 & con/ra9$ "s ( !m to confess & adore a ,god8 ,& :at a sup]ior "w ( div9ity1 is x1 to turn a dead s9n] into a liv+ sa9t1 "h on e>?8 & !n to adorn a heav51 ) all its prop] furniture1 = ! et]nal life & habitation ( 8 sons & 8 daught]s8 ,:at div9e skill is requir$ "h8 ,:at imm5se pr(usion ( wisdom1 to =m bodies ( immortality & glory1 = e sa9t1 out ( ! du/ ( ! grave1 & ! a%es ( m>tyr$ *ri/ians8 ,our spiritual & our et]nal life are hid 9 ! wisdom ( ,god4 ,! p[] ( ,god is 8 all-suffici5ce too4 ,! p[] t quick5s & raises a s\l to ?is div9e life1 mu/ be almighty2 ,eph4 i4 #ai1 #bj4 ,x is ! same exce$+ greatness ( 8 p[] t works 9 u :o believe1 :i* wr\ght 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :5 he rais$ him f ! dead1 & set him at 8 own "r-h& 9 heav5ly places4 ,x is ! same p[]ful ^w t comm&$ ! light to %9e out ( d>kness1 t %one into our he>ts1 :5 he wr\ght ! k ( ,*ri/ !re2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #f4 & :5 he comm&$ u1 :o lay among ! dead1 to awake1 & arise1 & live4 ,0 x n a noble in/ance ( p[]1 to spread abroad ^! heav5s ( unkn[n circumf]5ce1 ) all ! roll+ worlds ( light 9 !m1 ! planets & ! />s8 ,& ! same h& is mighty en\gh1 if ^! 7 n suffici5t1 to build a bright] heav51 fit = ! sa9ts to live 9 dur+ all _! immortality1 & to furni% !m ) vital p[]s t %all be incorruptible & ev]la/+4 ,?us ! life ( ! sa9ts is hidd5 9 ! almight9ess ( ,god1 z well z 9 8 wisdom & goodness4 ,?us x is conta9$ 9 ! all-suffici5ce ( ! div9e nature1 & ea* "p ( x is ready to be produc$ into act1 9 e prop] season4 #b4 ,! life ( a *ri/ian is hidd5 9 ! purposes ( ! div9e w4 ,& 9 ?is s5se1 ! :ole gospel1 ) all its wondr\s glories & my/]ies1 is said to be hid 9 ,god2 ,eph4 iii4 #i4 ,:5 ,/4 ,paul prea*$ among ! g5tiles ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/1 he made all m5 see some?+ ( t my/]y1 :i* f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w _h be5 hid 9 ,god4 ,& if ?is be comp>$ ) ,eph4 i4 #i4 we %all f9d t ?is my/]y ( ! w1 or good-pleasure ( ,god1 0 t :i* he et]nally purpos$ 9 himself4 ,!re is n "o dead s9n] awak5$1 & call$ into ?is div9e & spiritual life "h1 or t %all ev] be possess$ ( life et]nal h]eaft]1 b x 0 conta9$ 9 ! et]nal secret purpose1 & m]ciful design ( ,god1 be=e ! _w began4 ,= x is a v mean conceit1 & a disgraceful op9ion conc]n+ ! great ,god1 to imag9e t he %\ld ex]t 8 p[] to "w life 9 s\ls1 "h 9 "t1 by any new purposes1 or sudd5 designs1 occasion$ by any works or m]it ( !irs1 :i* he _h n =m$ & decre$ 9 himself1 long be=e he made man4 ,?is doctr9e w\ld repres5t ,god z a mutable be+2 b we "k t he is un*angeable4 ,!re is no?+ new 9 ,god2 & 8 immutability is t p]fection ( 8 nature :i* secures ! p]=mance ( ?is div9e purpose1 & ! life ( e *ri/ian4 #c4 ,i might add1 9 ! ?ird place1 t ! life ( a *ri/ian is hidd5 9 ! unkn[n engagem5ts ( ! ,fa!r to 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ ! ,m$iator4 ,t sacr$ & div9e transaction betwixt ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 is (t5 intimat$ 9 ! holy scriptures1 & "s ( ! promises ( t cov5ant are !re repres5t$2 ,ps4 lxxxix4 #ai-bh1 #bi-cf1 c4 ,i h laid help ^u "o t is mighty2 my m]cy w ,i keep = him = ev]1 & my cov5ant %all /& fa/ ) him3 8 se$ w ,i make to endure = ev]1 & 8 ?rone z ! days ( heav54 ,!n :5 ! cov5ant ( peace 0 betwe5 !m bo?1 z x is express$ 9 ,ze*4 vi4 #ac4 !n did ! ,fa!r promise t he %\ld h a se$ to s]ve him2 ,ps4 xxii4 #cj4 & ?is mu/ be a liv+ se$1 & !y mu/ be rais$ up f among dead s9n]s1 & !y %all be made liv+ sa9ts 9 ! _w ( grace1 & 9 ! _w ( glory4 ,_m ( ^! promises are transcrib$ z x 71 into ! cov5ant ( grace1 & !y are writt5 d[n 9 scripture = our pres5t consolation & hope2 & _m o!rs are1 d\btless conceal$ f all b ,jesus ! ,m$iator2 !y are hidd5 f m5 & angels1 & res]v$ to be kn[n1 by surpriz+ accompli%m5t1 9 ! future bright ages1 beyond ! date ( "t1 & to ent]ta9 ! long successions ( our et]nity4 ,n[ ! tru? & fai?fulness ( ,god are ^? attributes ( 8 nature :i* secure ?is cov5ant1 & all ! div9e engagem5ts ( x2 bo? ^? :i* are reveal$ to ! *ildr5 ( m51 & ^? t are kn[n only to ! ,son & ! ,fa!r3 ,b x is suffici5tly evid5t1 t all ! degrees & p[]s ( ! spiritual & et]nal life ( ! sa9ts1 ) all ! graces1 glories & bless+s t %all ev] att5d !m1 are hidd5 & laid up 9 ^! sacr$ engagem5ts & promises4 ,,ii4 ,?is leads me to ! second enquiry2 & t is1 :at is meant by ^! words1 ) ,*ri/1 9 my text8 & h[ ! *ri/ian life is hid ) ,*ri/8 ,if ,i w\ld bran* ?is into ?ree p>ticul>s also1 ,i %\ld express !m ?us3 #a4 ,our life is hidd5 ) ,*ri/1 z he is ! great ,treasur] & ,disp5s] ( all div9e b5efits to ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,?is is ! high (fice to :i* ! ,fa!r ha? appo9t$ him2 & ?is is ! "* t he su/a9s2 & he is abundantly furni%$ = ! execution ( ?is great tru/4 ,9 ?is s5se1 all ! /ores ( life & bless+1 t ev] %all be be/[$ on ! s9ful race ( ,adam1 are laid up 9 ! h&s ( ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god4--,x ha? pleas$ ! ,fa!r1 t 9 him all fulness %\ld dwell2 ,col4 i4 #ai4 ,& he 0 full ( grace & tru?1 t ( 8 fulness we might receive grace = grace2 ,john i4 #ad-af4 ,t is1 a v>iety ( graces & bless+s answ]able to t ri* v>iety1 ) :i* our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,high-treasur] ( heav51 0 furni%$ f ! h& ( ! ,fa!r4 ,& to ?is purpose1 p]haps1 ,john v4 #bf4 may be int]pret$1 comp>$ ) v]4 #ba4 ,z ! ,fa!r ha? life 9 himself1 s ha? he giv5 to ! ,son to h life 9 himself2 t z ! ,fa!r raise? up ! dead1 & quick5e? !m1 ev5 s ! ,son may quick5 :om he w4 ,! bless$ ,_s itself1 z x is ! great promise ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & ! glori\s gift ( ,god to m51 0 communicat$ to ! ,son1 & by him be/[$ ^u u2 = he w5t to heav5 to receive ! promise ( ! ,_s f ! ,fa!r1 & he %$ x =? ^u ! apo/les & ! believ]s2 ,acts ii4 #cc4 ,x is ?is ,_s :o gave miracul\s gifts to !m h]et(ore1 t is ! imm$iate pr9ciple1 or work]1 ( div9e life 9 dead s\ls n[3 ,& x is by ?is same ,_s1 t he %all raise our dead bodies f ! grave2 ,rom4 viii4 #aa4 ,he is ! spr+ ( our spiritual & et]nal life2 & he is disp5s$ to u f ! ,fa!r1 by ! h&s ( ! ,son4 ,& "h x is prop] to take notice ( ! special mann] :]e9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! treasur]1 or keep] ( life1 & all div9e b5efits = ! sa9ts1 & becomes ! disp5s] !re( to 8 p3 ,he is orda9$ to /& 9 ! relation ( a head to !m1 & !y are 8 body1 8 memb]s4 ,?us our life is hidd5 ) ,*ri/1 z he is ! vital head ( all 8 sa9ts4 ,_! life is hid ) ,*ri/1 z ! spirits & spr+s ( life1 = all ! memb]s 9 ! natural body are said to be conta9$ 9 ! head4 ,*ri/ is ! head ( 8 own my/ical body2 ,eph4 iv4 #ad-af4 f :om ! :ole body1 fitly jo9$ toge!r1 make? increase to its own edification3 x is ! same vital _s t runs ?r\gh head & memb]s4----,he t is jo9$ to ! ,"l1 is "o ,_s2 #a ,cor4 vi4 #ag4 & !re=e p>takes ( ! same life4 ,?us y see1 t ?\gh ! life ( a *ri/ian is hidd5 9 ,god1 9 ! all-suffici5cy ( 8 nature1 & ! purposes ( 8 w2 yet our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 z ,m$iator1 is entru/$ to keep x = him1 & disp5se x to him4 #b4 ,our life is hid ) ,*ri/1 z he is our =]unn]1 & ! possessor ( life1 spiritual & et]nal1 9 our "n4 ,& ?is may be describ$ 9 a v>iety ( in/ances1 accord+ to ! v>i\s p>ts1 z well z ! sev]al advanc+ degrees ( our spiritual life1 & ! p]fection ( x 9 life et]nal4 ,:5 8 human nature 0 fir/ =m$ complete 9 hol9ess1 x 0 a pl$ge & assurance1 t we %\ld be "o day completely holy too2 =1 z is ! head s mu/ ! memb]s be4 ,9 ! orig9al sanctification ( 8 _s1 fle%1 & blood1 we may read ! c]ta9 future sanctification ( e believ+ s\l1 ) its body too2 ,see ,john xvii4 #ai4 & ,heb4 ii4 #aa4 ,aga92 :5 8 body 0 rais$ f ! dead1 x 0 a pl$ge & patt]n ( our be+ rais$ f a dea? 9 s91 unto ! spiritual life ( a sa9t1 z well z a c]ta9 assurance ( ! resurrection ( our bodies into future glory4 ,! fir/ is evid5t f ,eph4 ii4 #f4 ,:5 we 7 dead 9 s91 he ha? quick5$ u toge!r ) ,*ri/4 ,& ,rom4 vi4 #d4 ,z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ up f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 s we mu/ also walk 9 newness ( life2 = we are plant$ 9 ! lik5ess ( 8 resurrection2 v]4 #e4 ,& 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ab1 c4 ! apo/le builds 8 :ole argum5t ( ! resurrection ( ! bodies ( sa9ts :o are dead1 f ! ris+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ out ( 8 grave3 ,= ,*ri/ be+ ris5 f ! dead2 v]4 #bj4 is become ! fir/-fruits ( !m t slept4 ,& z all t are unit$ to ,adam1 by hav+ him = _! head mu/ die2 s all :o are "o ) ,*ri/1 & h him = _! head1 %all be made alive3 :i* seems to be ! mean+ ( ! #bb;d v]se3 ,z 9 ,adam all die1 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive4 ,:5 he asc5d$ into ! heav5s1 x 0 n m]ely 9 8 own "n1 b 9 ours too1 to take possession ( ! inh]itance = ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,heb4 vi4 #bj4 ,our hope ent]s )9 ! vail1 :i!r ,jesus ! =]unn] is = u ent]$4 ,& :5 he sat d[n at ! "r-h& ( ,god 9 ! heav5ly places1 x 0 z ! great exempl> ( our future advancem5t1 & !reby gave u assurance1 t we %\ld sit d[n !re too3 & !re=e ! apo/le1 9 ! language ( fai?1 anticipates ^! div9e hon\rs1 & applies !m to ! ,ephesians be=eh&3 ,god ha? rais$ u up toge!r1 says he1 ) ,*ri/1 & ha? made u sit toge!r 9 heav5ly places 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,x 0 ?r\gh ! blood ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 t ,jesus ! great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep1 0 br\ght aga9 f ! dead2 & x 0 ! ,god ( peace :o rais$ him2 ,heb4 xiii4 #bj4 ,& x is by virtue ( 8 own blood1 & righte\sness1 t he1 :o once took our s9s ^u him1 is n[ dis*>g$3 ,x is ?r\gh 8 own suff]+s t he appe>s ) acceptance be=e ! ?rone1 & enjoys a div9e life 9 ! un*angeable fav\r ( ,god2 & all ?is z our head1 surety1 & repres5tative1 giv+ u assurance h]eby1 t we1 ?r\gh ! blood ( ! same cov5ant1 %all be br\ght aga9 f ! dead too3 t we ?r\gh ! virtue ( ! same righte\sness1 & all-suffici5cy ( ! same sacrifice1 %all appe> h]eaft] be=e ,god 9 glory1 & /& 9 8 et]nal fav\r2 & z an e>ne/ ( x1 we enjoy a life ( holy peace & acceptance ) ,god 9 ?is _w1 ?r\gh ! same all-suffici5t blood & righte\sness3 ,= he appe>s 9 ! holy ( holies1 9 heav5 itself1 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = u2 ,heb4 ix4 #bd4 ,he secures all ! glories & bless+s ( spiritual & et]nal life = u1 z he has tak5 possession ( !m 9 our "n4 #b4 ,our life ( grace1 & especially our life ( glory1 may be said to be hidd5 ) ,*ri/1 because he dwells 9 heav51 :]e ,god resides 9 glory2 ,god1 9 :om is our life4 ,he is set d[n on ! "r-h& ( ! ,maje/y on high2 ,heb4 xii4 #b4 ,!re our et]nal life is4 ,! ?+s :i* are above1 are ! objects ( our joyful hope1 :]e ,*ri/ is at ! "r-h& ( ,god2 ,col4 iii4 #a4 ,x is ! %ort1 b sublime description ( our heav51 t we %all be pres5t ) ! ,"l1 we %all be :]e ,*ri/ is1 to behold 8 glory2 #b ,cor4 v4 #h4 & ,john xvii4 #bd4 ,& %all possess all t unkn[n & ri* v>iety ( bless+s :i* are res]v$ = u 9 heav5ly places1 :i!r ,*ri/ our ,"l is asc5d$4 ,?us ,i h endeav\r$ to expla91 9 ! l>ge/ & mo/ compreh5sive s5se1 :at we are to und]/& by ! life ( a *ri/ian hidd5 ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god3 ,x is res]v$ 9 ! all-suffici5cy1 ! purposes1 & ! engagem5ts ( ,god1 "u ! c>e ( ! ,m$iator1 & 9 ! pres5ce ( ,*ri/4 ,?is s]mon may be divid$ "h4 ,! use ,i %all make ( ?is doctr9e1 is1 to draw f\r inf]5ces f x = our in/ruction1 & ?ree = our consolation4 ,! inf]5ces = our in/ructions are su* z ^!3 #a/ ,in/ruction4 ,:at a glori\s p]son is ! poore/1 meane/ *ri/ian8 ,he lives by communion ) ,god ! ,fa!r & ! ,son2 = 8 life is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god2 #a ,john i4 #c4--8,truly our fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& ^! ?+s write we unto y1 t y\r joy may be full2 ! joy t y may ju/ly d]ive f s glori\s an advancem5t40 ,a true *ri/ian does n live ^u ! creatures1 b ^u ! inf9ite & almighty ,creator3 ^u ,god :o creat$ all ?+s by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,creat$ be+s 7 nev] design$ to be 8 life & 8 happ9ess2 !y are too mean & co>se a f>e = a *ri/ian to fe$ ^u1 9 ord] to support 8 be/ life3 ,he conv]ses ) !m inde$1 & transacts _m affairs t relate to !m 9 ?is l[] _w3 ,:ile he dwells 9 fle% & blood1 8 heav5ly ,fa!r has appo9t$ ^! to be a great "p ( 8 bus9ess2 b he does n make !m 8 portion & 8 life4 ,!y possess b ! l[] degrees ( 8 affection3 ,he rejoices 9 ! possession ( !m1 z ?\gh he rejoic$ n2 & he weeps = ! loss ( !m1 z ?\gh he wept n3 ,he enjoys ! de>e/ com=ts ( life1 z ?\gh he _h !m n2 & buys ) su* a holy indiff]5ce1 z ?\gh he 7 n to possess2 #a ,cor4 vii4 #bi1 #cj4 = ! fa%ion ( !m passes away3 ,b ! food ( 8 life is inf9ite & immortal4 ,x is no wond] t a man ( ?is _w lets loose all ! p[]s ( 8 s\l 9 ! pursuit & enjoym5t ( creatures1 = !y are 8 portion & 8 life4 ,b x is q o!rwise ) a *ri/ian3 he has a nobl] orig9al1 & su/a9s a high] "*3 ,8 div9e life mu/ h div9e food to support x4 ,let our ?\ghts take a turn to "s b>e common1 or to ! side ( a wood1 & visit ! humble *ri/ian !re2 we %all f9d him *e]ful1 p]haps1 at 8 d9n] ( h]bs1 ) all ! circum/ances ( meanness ar\nd him3 ,b :at a glori\s life he leads 9 t /raw-cottage1 & poor obscurity6 ,! great & gay _w %ut him out f !m ) disda93 ,he lives1 z x 71 hidd5 9 a cave ( ! e>?2 b ! godhead dwells ) him !re4 ,! high & l(ty "o t inhabits et]nity1 comes d[n to dwell ) ! humble & contrite s\l2 ,is4 lvii4 #ae4 ,god1 :o is ! spr+ ( life1 comes d[n to communicate fre% supplies ( ?is life cont9ually4 ,he t dwelle? 9 love1 dwelle? 9 ,god2 #a ,john iv4 #af4 ,he is n alone1 = ! ,fa!r is ) him2 ,john xvi4 #cb4 ,! ,fa!r & ! ,son come & manife/ !mselves unto him1 )9 ! walls ( t hovel1 9 s div9e a mann]1 z !y nev] d to ! m5 ( ?is _w1 9 _! robes & palaces3 ,john xiv4 #bb1 #bc4 ,& t he may h ! hon\r ( ! pres5ce ( ! bless$ ,tr9ity1 8 body is ! temple ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 #a ,cor4 iii4 #af4 & vi4 #ai4 ,o6 ! wond]ful condesc5sions ( div9e grace1 & ! surpriz+ hon\rs t are done to a humble sa9t6 ,h[ is ?is habitation grac$6 ,heav5 is !re1 = ,god & ,*ri/ are !re2 & :o kn[s :at heav5ly gu>ds surr\nd him6 :at flights ( att5d+ angels8 ,are !y n all m9i/]+ spirits1 s5t d[n to m9i/] unto !m t %all be heirs ( salvation8 ,heb4 i4 #ad4 ,b our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ is n[ unse51 ,god & angels are unse52 ! *ri/ian's company belong to ! invisible _w3 ,he lives a hidd51 b a div9e life2 8 life is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god4 ,i,id ,in/ruction4 ,see h[ x comes to pass t *ri/ians are capable ( do+ su* wond]s1 at :i* ! _w /&s amaz$4 ,! spr+ ( _! life is almighty2 x is hid 9 ,god4 ,x is by ?is div9e /r5g? !y subdue _! s9ful natures1 _! /ubborn appetites1 & _! old corrupt affections3 ,x is by ! p[] ( ,god1 d]iv$ ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/1 !y b5d ! p[]s ( _! s\ls unto a con=mity to all ! laws ( ,god & grace2 & !y yield _! bodies z in/rum5ts to ! same holy s]vice1 :ile ! _w wond]s at !m1 t !y %\ld fight aga9/ _! own nature1 & be able to ov]come x too4 ,& z !y d5y !mselves 9 all ! allur+ in/ances ( s9ful pleasure1 "u ! influ5ce ( almighty grace1 s !y endure suff]+s1 9 ! %>pe/ degree1 f ! h&s ( ,god1 )\t murmur+4 ,& :5 !y h lab\r$ night & day1 & p]=m$ surpriz+ s]vices = ,god 9 ! _w1 !y are yet cont5t$ to submit to sm>t+ & heavy trials f ! h&s ( _! heav5ly ,fa!r1 )\t be+ angry at _! ,god3 !y "k he loves !m1 & he designs all ?+s %all "w toge!r = _! good4 ,besides all ?is1 !y be> dreadful p]secutions1 cruel mock+s1 & sc\r+s1 & tortures1 f ! h&s ( m51 & g ?r\gh all ! sorr[s ( m>tyrdom4 ,:at noble in/ances & miracles ( ?is k9d did ! primitive age furni% u )1 s t _! torm5tors 7 amaz$8 ,!y saw n ! secret spr+s ( div9e life :i* support$ !m2 !y knew n ! grace ( ,god & ! p[] ( ,*ri/1 by :i* ! *ri/ians 7 upheld 9 all _! lab\rs & _! suff]+s4 ,! spr+ ( _! life 0 almighty1 b x 0 hidd5 f ! eyes ( m53 ,x 0 conceal$ & res]v$ ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god4 ,read ! lab\rs & ! suff]+s ( ,/4 ,paul2 #b ,cor4 xi4 #bc4 8,9 /ripes above measure1 9 prisons frequ5t1 9 dea?s (t53 ,he 0 beat5 ) rods1 he 0 /on$1 he suff]$ %ipwreck1 9 p]petual p]ils by l& & sea1 9 we>9ess1 9 pa9fulness1 9 wat*+s & fa/+s1 9 hung] & ?ir/1 9 cold & nak$ness40 ,"o w\ld ?9k 8 bones 7 iron1 & 8 fle% 7 brass4 ,he 0 invisibly support$ by ,*ri/ ! spr+ ( 8 life4 ,read 8 wondr\s virtues & self-d5ial2 ,phil4 iv4 #aa1 #ab1 #ac4 ,i "k h[ to be abas$ & h[ to ab\nd2 ,i c be full1 & be hungry2 ,i c possess pl5ty1 & ,i c suff] want3 ,i c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,*ri/ /r5g!n+ me4 ,?is 0 ! f\nta9 ( 8 life & /r5g?4 ,i ackn[l$ge1 says he1 9 ano!r place1 t ,i am no?+1 ,i h no suffici5cy ( myself to ?9k s mu* z "o good ?\ght3 ,b all my suffici5cy is ( ,god1 9 :om my life is hid2 #b ,cor4 iii4 #e4 ,& ) :at a dev\t zeal does he ascribe 8 life to ,*ri/1 9 t glori\s amassm5t ( spiritual p>adoxes6 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 8,i am crucifi$ ) ,*ri/1 nev]!less ,i live3 yet1 n ,i1 b ,*ri/ live? 9 me2 & ! life :i* ,i n[ live 9 ! fle%1 ,i live by ! fai? ( ! ,son ( ,god1 :o lov$ me1 & gave himself = me40 ,!re=e ,i c be deliv]$ to dea? daily = ,jesus ,*ri/'s sake2 tr\bl$ & p]plex$1 & yet n 9 despair2 be ca/ d[n1 & n be de/roy$2 because ,i believe t ! life ( ,jesus mu/ be made manife/ 9 my mortal fle%1 & he :i* rais$ up ! ,"l ,jesus1 %all raise u up also by ,jesus1 & %all pres5t u ) y2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ad4 ,i,i,id ,in/ruction4 ,see :i!r a dead s9n] mu/ g to atta9 spiritual & et]nal life1 & :i!r a decay+ dy+ *ri/ian mu/ g = ! recruit ( 8 fa9t+ life too2 x is to ,god by ,jesus ,*ri/1 = x is all hidd5 ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god4 ,9 va9 %all a man :o is dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 toil & lab\r1 & hope to atta9 life any o!r way4 ,god is ! spr+ ( all life1 & he has tru/$ x to ! h&s ( ,jesus ,*ri/3 ,i am ! way1 ! tru? & ! life1 says our ,savi\r2 ,john xiv4 #f4 ,no man c h life )\t com+ to ! liv+ ,fa!r2 & no man come? to ! ,fa!r b by me4 ,s5eca & ,plato1 ) _! moral lectures1 & ! writ+s ( human philosophy1 may give a man new g>m5ts1 may make 8 outw>d life appe> mu* bett] ?an be=e2 !y may tea* him1 9 "s measure to gov]n 8 passions too1 & subdue "s ( ! fle%ly appetites2 b !y _c raise him to ! love ( ,god1 to ! hatr$ ( e s91 to ! well gr\nd$ hopes ( ! fav\r ( ,god1 ! bless$ expectation ( a holy immortality1 & a prep>ation = heav54 ,!y _c give ! man a new life3 ,he mu/ be born aga9 ( ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 or he c nev] become a liv+ *ri/ian4 ,& 9 va9 w\ld ! poor backslid+ *ri/ian1 ) 8 )]+ decay+ graces1 recruit & r5ew 8 div9e life1 )\t apply+ himself afre% to ,jesus ,*ri/3 ,:ile he =gets ,*ri/1 he mu/ g on to )] & decay /ill4 ,!re is no?+ 9 e>? or heav5 c supply ! utt] abs5ce ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:5 ! /ream ( spiritual life ebbs or runs l[1 x is n to be quick5$1 recov]$1 & increas$1 b by new supplies f ! f\nta9 :i* is on high4 ,rememb]1 ,o deg5]ate *ri/ian1 rememb] :5ce x 0 y d]iv$ y\r fir/ life1 :5 y 7 once dead 9 trespasses & s9s2 fly to ! ,savi\r by new ex]cises ( fai? & dep5dance1 m\rn+1 9 all humility1 = y\r unwat*ful walk+1 & y\r abs5ce f ! ,"l4 ,commit y\r s\l afre% to 8 c>e1 ex]t y\r utmo/ p[]s1 & beg ( him r5ew$ in/ances ( ! liv+ ,_s1 t ! face ( y\r s\l may be l a wat]$ g>d51 & ! beauty ( ! div9e life may be recov]$ aga94 ,i,vth ,in/ruction4 ,see ! reason :y a lively *ri/ian desires & delights to be s mu*1 & s (t51 :]e ,god & ,*ri/ are2 = 8 life is ) !m4 ,?is 0 ! div9e temp] & practice ( ! sa9ts "u a mu* d>k] disp5sation ?an :at we enjoy4 ,h[ does ! holy s\l ( ,david pant & long = ! pres5ce ( ,god6 & he br+s ev5 8 animal nature1 ! v f]m5ts ( 8 fle% & blood1 into 8 devotions2 ,ps4 lxiii4 #a4 ,my s\l ?ir/e? = !e1 my fle% longe? = !e4 ,ps4 lxxxiv4 #b4 ,my he>t & my fle% crie? out = ! liv+ ,god4 ,9 all ! v>i\s & f]v5t language ( sacr$ passion & transport1 he brea!s aft] ,god1 :o is ! /r5g? ( 8 life & 8 salvation2 ,ps4 xxvii4 #a4 ,! ,jewi% sa9ts cleav$ to ! ,"l1 = he 0 _! life1 & ! l5g? ( _! days2 ,deut4 xxx4 #bj4 ,& :at sweet delight does ,/4 ,paul take 9 m5tion+ ! v "n ( ,*ri/8 ,h[ does he dwell ^u x 9 long s5t5ces1 & loves to repeat ! bless$ s\nd6 ,h[ (t5 does he rejoice 9 ! hope ( dwell+ ) him h]eaft]1 & p]suades ! ,colossians1 9 ?is context1 to be mu* ) him "h2 v]4 #a4 ,if ye are ris5 ) ,*ri/1 & h d]iv$ a quick5+ virtue f him to "w a div9e life 9 y1 let y\r affections asc5d above1 :]e ,*ri/ y\r life is4 ,is n a man1 ^: v s\l & life is wrapp$ up 9 hon\r & ambition1 desir\s ev] to be ne> ! c\rt6 ,8 life fl\ri%es "u ! sun%9e ( ! pr9ce's eye1 & !re=e he w\ld fa9 dwell !re4 ,does n ! covet\s wret* love to be ne> 8 ho>ds ( gold or silv]8 ,he has put up 8 life 9 8 bag1 among 8 treasures1 & he is n will+ to be f> di/ant1 nor long sep>at$ f !m4 ,:atev] a man lives ^u1 he w\ld will+ly be ev] ne> x1 t s he may h ! pleasure ( fe$+ ^u :at is 8 greate/ delight1 & be refre%$ & n\ri%$ by t :i* he feels to support him4 ,n[1 :at hon\r is to ! ambiti\s1 :at money is to ! covet\s1 :at all ! v>i\s delights ( s5se are to ! m5 ( c>nal pleasure2 t is ,god to ! sa9t1 t is ,*ri/ ,jesus to ! *ri/ian2 & !re=e he is ev] desir\s ( su* fur!r manife/ations ( ,god & ,*ri/1 t may invigorate 8 spiritual life1 & give him ! pleas+ reli% ( liv+4 ,!n a man feels t he lives1 :5 he is ne> to ! spr+ ( 8 life1 & d]ives fre% supplies f x e mom5t4 ,!nce x is1 t 9 e di/ress or dang]1 ! sa9ts fly to ,god = refuge & relief3 ,he is _! great hid+ place2 ,ps4 xxxii4 #g4 ,& ,*ri/ ,jesus is repres5t$ 9 prophecy "u ! same "*2 ,is4 xxxii4 #b4 ,?is man1 9 :om ! ,godhead dwells bodily1 %all be a hid+-place f ! w9d1 & a cov]t f ! tempe/4 ,! "n ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 is a /rong t[]2 ! righte\s run into x1 to hide !mselves1 & are safe2 ,prov4 xviii4 #aj4 ,_! life is 9 ,god1 9 ! keep+ ( ,*ri/1 & !y c defy dea?s & dang]s1 :5 _! fai? is /rong1 & _! ?\ghts are fix$ above4 ,!y "k ! mean+ ( t t5d] & div9e language2 ,is4 xxvi4 #bj4 ,come1 my p1 ent] ?\ into ?y *amb]s1 & %ut ?y doors ab\t !e2 hide ?yself1 z x 71 = a little mom5t1 until ! indignation be ov]-pa/4 ,9 a "t ( public t]ror1 & spread+ desolation1 !y retire to _! secret places ( conv]se ) ,god1 & are secur$1 at lea/ f ! t]ror1 if n f ! de/ruction too4 ,:5 ! arr[s ( dea? fly ?ick ar\nd !m by day1 & ! pe/il5ce walks ?r\gh ! /reets 9 d>kness1 :5 a ?\s& fall at _! side1 & t5 ?\s& at _! "r-h&1 !y make ! ,"l _! refuge1 ev5 ! ,mo/ ,high _! habitation1 & dwelt at ease 9 8 secret place4 ,he cov]s !m f evil1 or he gives !m c\rage1 s t !y are n afraid3 ,!y place !mselves "u ! protection ( 8 "n2 !y f9d %elt] 9 8 attributes3 ,^! are _! secret *amb]s2 !y hide )9 ! curta9s ( 8 cov5ant1 !y wrap _! s\ls1 z x 71 9 a %eet1 or r 9#bc a volume ( promises2 t anci5t volume t has secur$ ! sa9ts 9 all ages2 & ?\gh dea? be ne> !m1 !y "k t _! bett] life is safe3 ,he gives 8 angels *>ge ov] !m1 to keep !m on e>?1 or to be> !m up to heav51 :]e _! life is2 ,ps4 xci4 #aa1 #ab4 ,!nce x comes to pass t we see *ri/ians1 se>*+ aft] ,god 9 ord9ances1 & seek+ = ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 s]mons1 9 pray]s1 9 ! closet1 & 9 ! sanctu>y2 = !y live ^u him4 ,a holy s\l pursues aft] ! pres5ce ( 8 ,god1 & 8 ,savi\r1 ) ! same zeal ( affection & f]v5t desire1 t ! m5 ( ?is _w indulge 9 _! pursuit ( creat$ good3 ,my s\l foll[e? h>d aft] !e2 ,ps4 lxiii4 #h4 ,c>nal p]sons are cont5t$ to be abs5t f ,god1 = he is n _! life3 ,!y c satisfy !mselves ) a %ew ( religion1 )\t ! p[] ( x2 & ) empty =ms ( ord9ances1 )\t ,*ri/ 9 !m1 because !y are n born aga91 _! life is n spiritual4 ,! s9n] lives ^u visible creatures1 & ^! awak5 8 w>me/ affections4 ,a sa9t lives ^u hidd5 & invisible ?+s1 ^u ! hopes ( futurity1 & ^u ! glories t are conceal$ 9 ! promises3 ,he lives ^u ! righte\sness & ! int]cession ( ,jesus 8 ,m$iator1 ^u ! /r5g? & grace ( ,*ri/1 :o is 8 head 9 heav52 ^u ! ^w1 ! promise1 & ! all-suffici5cy ( a ,god2 & !re=e ^! are objects ( 8 m$itation & 8 desire4 ,i proce$ n[ to ! ?ree inf]5ces = our consolation4 #a/ ,consolation4 ,if our life be hidd5 ) ,god1 & our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 !n x is 9 safe h&s4 ,! wisdom & m]cy ( ,god h jo9$ toge!r1 to appo9t1 %all ,i say1 su* a secret repository = our spiritual life1 t x might be = ev] secure4 ,:at c we h1 or :at c we desire m = ! safety ( our be/ life1 ?an t ,god himself %\ld und]take to res]ve x 9 himself = u1 & appo9t 8 own et]nal ,son1 9 our nature1 to be ! great ,tru/ee & ,surety1 = 8 exhibition ( x 9 e prop] season8 ,our orig9al life 0 hid 9 ! fir/ ,adam2 x 0 intru/$ ) man1 poor1 feeble1 incon/ant man1 & he lo/ x3 ,he 0 ( ! e>?1 e>?y1 & our life ) him goes d[n to ! du/4 ,our new life is intru/$ ) ,*ri/2 x is hidd5 9 ,god1 :o is almighty & un*angeable2 & !re=e x c nev] be lo/4 ,! second ,adam is ! ,"l f heav51 a quick5+ ,_s2 #a ,cor4 xv4 #de1 c4 ,& he t believe? on him1 ?\gh he 7 dead 9 nature1 yet %all he live by grace1 = ,*ri/ is ! resurrection & ! life3 ,& if he be once made spiritually alive by ,*ri/1 he %all live = ev]4 ,?is is ! language ( ,*ri/ himself2 ,john xi4 #be1 #bf4 ,:at an unreasonable ?+ is x !n = a *ri/ian to fe> :at m5 or devils c d aga9/ him1 = !y _c hurt 8 be/ life6 ,x is above ! rea* ( all ! assaults ( e>? or hell4 ,our ,"l ,jesus tea*es u n to be afraid ( !m :o only c kill ! body2 = ! s\l is n 9 _! rea*2 nor is x possible = !m to prev5t ! body f p>tak+ ( its %>e1 9 ! glori\s life appo9t$ = a *ri/ian at ! great ris+-day4 ,we see "h ^u :at firm gr\nds ! doctr9e ( a *ri/ian's p]sev]ance is built1 ,*ri/ is 8 life1 ,jesus1 ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]4 ,! all-suffici5t ,god1 & 8 et]nal ,son1 h und]tak5 = ! security ( x2 ,john x4 #bh1 #bi1 #cj4 ,i give unto !m et]nal life1 & !y %all nev] p]i%1 nei!r %all any pluck !m out ( my h&4 ,my ,fa!r :i* gave !m me1 is great] ?an all1 & none is able to pluck !m out ( my ,fa!r's h&4 ,i & my ,fa!r are "o4 ,god ha? sworn by 8 hol9ess1 t ! se$ ( ,*ri/ %all endure = ev]2 ,ps4 lxxxix4 #ce1 #cf4 & t 8 lov+-k9dness %all n be utt]ly tak5 away f 8 own *ildr53 ,& our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ do? little less ?an swe> to ! p]sev]ance ( 8 disciples1 :5 he says2 ,john xiv4 #ai4 ,because ,i live1 ye %all live also3 =1 z ,i live1 is ! oa? ( ,god4 ,:y art ?\ ca/ d[n1 ,o believ]1 & :y is ?y s\l disquiet$ )9 !e8 ,hope 9 ,god ?y life1 = ?\ %alt yet praise him1 h[ _m & great soev] ?9e adv]s>ies are1 & h[ difficult soev] ?y pa? & duty may be1 & h[ l\d soev] ?y foes ?reat5 ?y de/ruction4 ,!re may be _m ?+s 9 ?y travels ?r\gh ?is _w1 t may hurt or h9d] ! gr[? ( ?y spiritual life1 & may = a season int]pose1 z x 71 betwe5 !e & ?y ,god3 b nei!r life1 nor dea?1 nor pr9cipalities1 nor p[]s1 nor ?+s pres5t1 nor ?+s to come1 %all ev] sep>ate !e entirely f him1 ^: love is secur$ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/2 ,rom4 viii4 #ch1 #ci4 ,! disciples 7 mu* to blame1 t !y 7 ov]:elm$ ) t]ror 9 ! mid/ ( ! /orm1 :ile ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 ) !m 9 ! same %ip2 & ye %\ld *ide y\r own s\ls1 :5 y feel y\rselves "u su* unbeliev+ fe>s z our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ *id 9 8 fe>ful foll[]s3 8,o ye ( little fai?1 :]e=e did ye d\bt80 #bnd ,consolation4 ,:at a com=table ?\ght mu/ x be to a poor feeble *ri/ian1 t ,god & ,*ri/ "k all ! /ate ( 8 spiritual life8 = x is hid ) !m4 ,?\gh ! life ( a sa9t has a cl\d ^u x1 ?\gh x is entirely hidd5 f m51 & sometimes too mu* hidd5 f himself too1 yet ! ,fa!r & ! ,savi\r "k e circum/ance ( x1 h[ l[ x is1 h[ feeble1 :at daily ob/acles x meets )1 :at h\rly enemies assault x4 ,*ri/ our ,"l well kn[s :5 our life is 9 dang]1 & :at are ! necess>y supplies4 ,?is is v enc\rag+ to a poor trembl+ believ]1 :5 he h>dly kn[s h[ to address ! ?rone ( grace himself 9 su* a mann]1 z to repres5t all 8 wants1 & all 8 spiritual sorr[s & difficulties to ,god 9 pray]2 b our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is a compassionate high-prie/1 :o is our ,head1 & ne> a-k9 to u 8 memb]s1 is p]fectly acqua9t$ ) our /ate3 ,& ! *ri/ian1 m\rn+ "u ! decays ( grace1 c look up to ,*ri/ ) hope1 he c m+le new ex]cises ( fai? & dep5dance1 among 8 sighs & groans1 & commit 8 case afre% to ,jesus 8 ,savi\r1 ) a humble & a holy acquiesc5ce 9 him4 ,*ri/ himself1 :o is ! believ]'s life1 mu/ "k & w take c>e ( all affairs :i* relate to 8 spiritual & et]nal welf>e4 ,x is a matt] ( sweet consolation too1 :5 a humble *ri/ian1 :o walks c>efully be=e ,god1 is reproa*$ by ! _w = a deceiv] & a hypocrite1 t he c appeal to ,god1 ) :om 8 life is hid1 & say1 8,my record is on high2 ?\gh my fri5ds1 or my enemies1 may scorn or d]ide me1 yet he kn[e? ! way t ,i take1 & ! secret ex]cises ( my hidd5 life3 ,he kn[s my long+s & brea?+s ( s\l aft] him1 & t no?+ b 8 love c satisfy me3 ,he kn[s my dilig5ce & my holy lab\r to please him3 ,he kn[s ! wre/l+s & ! conflicts t ,i g ?r\gh h\rly1 to ma9ta9 my close walk+ ) my ,god3 ,he kn[s t ,i live1 ?\gh x is b a feeble life2 & ! *>ges ( ! _w aga9/ me are false & malici\s40 ,x is ) a reli% ( holy pleasure t ! *ri/ian sometimes1 9 secret1 appeals to our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 z ,pet] did1 & says1 ,"l1 ?\ :o kn[e/ all ?+s1 kn[e/ t ,i love !e1 ,john xxi4 #ag4 ,i,i,id ,consolation4 ,x is a matt] ( unspeakable com=t to a *ri/ian1 t ! mo/ t]rible ?+s to a s9n]1 are become ! greate/ bless+s to a sa9t3 ,& ^! are dea? & judgm5t4 ,:at c be m dreadful to ^? :o "k n ,god ?an ^? two words are2 = !y put an et]nal end to all _! pres5t pleasures1 & to all _! hopes4 ,b :at great] happ9ess c a sa9t wi% or hope =1 ?an dea? & judgm5t w put him 9 possession (8 ,! "o c>ries 8 s\l upw>d :]e 8 life is1 t is1 to ,god & ,*ri/ 9 heav52 ! o!r br+s 8 life d[n to e>?1 :]e 8 body is1 = ,*ri/ %all !n come to raise 8 du/ f ! grave4 ,i confess1 ,i f9i%$ my =m] disc\rse on ?is text1 ) a m$itation on dea? & judgm5t2 h[ ! gloom :i* hung ar\nd ! sa9t 9 ?is life1 is all dispell$ at t bless$ h\r2 & he :o 0 unkn[n & despis$ among m51 /&s =? ) hon\r among/ admir+ angels3 ,8 hidd5 mann] ( life is = ev] at an end4 ,b 9 ?is disc\rse ! secret & glori\s spr+s ( 8 life1 viz4 ,god & ,*ri/1 w naturally lead u to ! same delightful m$itations ( futurity1 z ! hidd5 mann] ( x has done2 & !re is s ri* a v>iety ( new & transport+ sc5es & ideas att5d+ t subject1 t ,i h no ne$ to tire y ) unpleas+ repetition1 ?\gh ,i resume ! glori\s !me4 ,let my consolations proce$ !n1 & let ! sa9ts rejoice4 ,at ! mom5t ( dea?1 ! s\l may say1 8,f>ewel1 = ev]1 s9s & sorr[s1 & p]plexities2 f>ewell1 temptations ( ! allur+1 & ! affright+ k9d2 nei!r ! vanities1 nor ! t]rors ( ?is _w1 %all rea* me any m2 = ,i %all f ?is mom5t = ev] dwell :]e my joy1 my life is4 ,all my spr+s are 9 ,god1 & ,i %all be = ev] ) him40--,& :5 ! morn+ ( ! resurrection dawns ^u ! _w1 & ! day ( judgm5t appe>s1 ! body ( a *ri/ian %all be call$ out ( ! du/1 & %all bid f>ewell = ev] to dea? & d>kness2 to disease & pa91 to all ! fruits ( s91 & all ! effects ( ! curse4 ,*ri/1 :o is ! resurrection & ! life1 /&s up a complete conqu]or ov] all ! p[]s ( ! grave3 ,he bids ! sacr$ du/1 arise & live2 ! du/ obeys1 & revives2 ! :ole sa9t appe>s exult+ 9 life2 ! date ( 8 immortality !n beg9s1 & 8 life %all run on to ev]la/+ ages4 ,me?9ks su* lively views ( dea? %\ld incl9e u r to desire to dep>t f ! body1 t we may dwell ) ,*ri/4 ,dea? is b a flight ( ! s\l :]e its div9e life is4 ,:y %\ld we make x a matt] ( fe> !n1 to be abs5t f ! body1 if we are imm$iately pres5t ) ! ,"l6 ,me?9ks1 "u ! influ5ce ( su* m$itations ( ! resurrection1 fai? %\ld brea!1 & long = ! la/ appe>ance ( ,*ri/1 & rejoice 9 ! language ( holy ,job3 ,i "k t my ,r$eem] live?1 & t he %all /& at ! latt] day ^u ! e>?2 ,job xix4 #be4 ,a *ri/ian %\ld s5d 8 hopes & 8 wi%es =w>d to meet ! *>iot-:eels ( our ,"l ,jesus ! ,judge2 = ! day ( 8 appe>ance is b ! display ( our life1 & ! p]fection ( our bless$ness4 ,:5 ,*ri/1 :o is our life1 %all appe>1 !n %all we also appe> ) him 9 glory2 ,col4 iii4 #d4 ,my ?\ghts k9dle at ! s\nd ( t bless$ promise1 & ,i long to let contemplation loose on a !me s div9ely glori\s4 ,if ev] ! pomp ( language be indulg$1 & ! magnific5ce ( words1 x mu/ be to display ?is bright solemnity1 ?is illu/ri\s appe>ance1 :i* out%9es all ! pomp ( words1 & ! utmo/ magnific5ce ( language4 ,come1 my fri5ds1 let u m$itate ! sacr$ con=mity ( ! sa9ts to ,*ri/1 fir/1 9 _! hidd51 & !n 9 _! glori\s life2 z he 0 on e>?1 s are !y2 bo? hat$ ( ! _w1 bo? unkn[n 9 x4 ,! disciples mu/ be tra9$ up = public hon\rs1 z _! ,ma/] 01 9 ?is hide\s & h[l+ wild]ness1 9 caves ( d>kness1 or r 9 a d5 ( savages4 ,!y mu/ foll[ ! ,capta9 ( _! salvation ?r\gh a ?\s& dang]s & suff]+s2 & !y %all receive _! cr[n too1 & a glory l t :i* arrays _! div9e ,lead]4 ,o may ,i nev] ?9k x h>d to trace ! foot/eps ( my ,"l1 ?\gh x be 9 a miry1 or a ?orny way6 ,may ,i nev] rep9e at pov]ty & meanness ( circum/ance 9 my pres5t pilgrimage6 nor ?9k x /range if ! _w scorn & abuse me1 or if ,satan1 ! f\l _s1 %\ld assault & buffet me sorely6 ,d>e ,i hope to appe> 9 glory1 :5 ,*ri/1 :o is my life appe>s2 & c ,i n be> to att5d him 9 suff]+s & %ame8 ,am ,i bett] ?an my bless$ ,"l8 ,:at poor att5dants _h ! ,son ( ,god1 at 8 fir/ entrance into our _w6 ,h[ mean 0 e ?+ t belong$ to him on e>?6 ,:at vile & despicable raim5t1 unwor?y ( ! ,pr9ce ( glory6 ,:at co>se provision1 & sorry furniture1 to ent]ta9 inc>nate godhead6 ,& h[ impi\s 0 ! treatm5t he f\nd among m51 & impud5t temptations f ! same f\l _s6 ,he _h sn>es1 sorr[s1 & temptations1 wat*+ all ar\nd him3 ,! sorr[s ( dea? compass$ him ab\t1 & ! p[]s ( d>kness cr[d$ him ) _! envi\s assaults2 e>? & hell 7 at once engag$ aga9/ him2 !y hung him ble$+ on a curs$ & infam\s tree1 lift$ on high to be made a m public gaz+-/ock1 & an object ( wid] scorn6 ,bless$ ,savi\r6 h[ div9e 0 ?y pati5ce to endure all ^! indignities1 & n call = ?y ,fa!r's legions1 nor ?y own ?und]4 ,b1 ?is 0 ! h\r ( ?y appo9t$ combat1 ! place ( ?y volunt>y obscurity1 & ! season ( ?y hidd5 life2 & ?y sa9ts mu/ be> ?y resemblance 9 bo? worlds4 ,h[ unspeakable 7 ?y pa/ sorr[s6 & ?y pres5t glories all unspeakable6 ,h[ inf9itely diff]5t 7 ^! d>k & m\rnful sc5es1 f ! joys & hon\rs ?\ ha/ pur*as$ by ^? v suff]+s6 ,sacr$ hon\rs & joys )\t alloy1 :i* ?\ art n[ possess$ ( z _! great =]unn]1 & ha/ made ready = ?y subjects 9 ?y own k+dom6 ,:at robes ( light %all array ?y foll[]s 9 t day2 ,:at bright planet1 or bright] />1 %all be ! place ( ?y dwell+8 or %all all ^? %9+ worlds be mansions ( v>i\s resid5ce1 z ?\ %alt lead ?y sa9ts successively ?r\gh ! va/ & num]\s prov9ces ( ?y b\ndless dom9ion8 ,sorr[1 s91 & temptation1 %all be nam$ no m1 unless to triumph ov] !m 9 immortal songs4 ,! faire/ spirits ( light1 9 _! own heav5ly =ms1 %all be ! companions & att5dants ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,jesus1 ! ,"l ( glory1 is _! k+ & head1 ! lead] ( _! triumph1 & ! patt]n ( _! exaltation4 ,jesus %all appe> 9 8 m]idian lu/re1 z ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness 9 ! noon ( heav52 yet ! beams ( 8 influ5ce %all be g5tle z ! morn+-/>4 ,!re ne$s no o!r sun 9 t upp] _w2 ! ,lamb is ! light !re(4 ,jesus1 ! ornam5t ( p>adise1 & ! delight ( ,god1 %all be ! et]nal & beatific object ( _! s5ses1 & _! s\ls2 !y mu/ be :]e he is1 to behold 8 glory4 ,! bless$ ,god %all dwell among !m1 & lay out ^u !m ! ri*es ( 8 own all-suffici5cy1 ri*es ( wisdom1 grace1 & p[]1 all-supris+1 & all-inf9ite4 ,div9e p[] %all !n reveal all ! glory t has be5 laid up = !m1 ( old1 9 ! purposes ( ,god1 or 9 ! promises ( ! book ( life4 ,b x 0 fit x %\ld be hidd5 !re1 :ile ! "t ( _! probation la/$2 x 0 fit !y %\ld live by fai?1 & "u "s degrees ( d>kness1 :ile ! ages ( s9 & temptation 7 roll+ away3 ,x 0 div9ely prop] t et]nal life %\ld n break =?2 nor ! spl5d\rs ( ! ?ird heav5 be made too conspicu\s1 till ! six ?\s& ye>s ( mortality & dea? _h f9i%$ _! revolutions r\nd ! l[] skies1 & _h answ]$ ! s*eme ( div9e c\nsel & judgm5t1 on a _w :]e s9 _h ent]$4 ,b life & heav5 mu/ n be hid = ev]4 ,! almighty ^w1 9 t day1 %all bid ! anci5t decree br+ =?1 & ! promise unfold itself 9 public light4 ,:at new worlds ( unse5 felicity6 :at sc5es ( delight1 & cele/ial bless+s1 nev] yet reveal$ to ! race ( ,adam6 ,:5 ! riv]s ( pleasure1 t _h run "u gr\nd f ! e>?'s f\ndation1 %all break up 9 immortal f\nta9s4 ,m]cy & tru? %all lavi% out ^u m5 ) an unsp>+ h& all ^? treasures ( life :i* 7 hid 9 ,god1 & 9 ! gospel = !m4 ,! ,all-wise %all please himself 9 mak+ s noble creatures1 out ( s mean mat]ials1 du/ & a%es4 ,glorifi$ sa9ts are ma/]-pieces ( div9e skill2 & ! bless$ orig9al1 or fir/ exempl> ( !m1 ! man ,jesus1 is ! p]fection ( ! contrivance ( ,god2 "h he has ab\nd$ 9 all wisdom & prud5ce4 ,!n ! inhabitants ( upp] worlds %all see an illu/ri\s & holy creation1 ris+ out ( ! ru9s ( ?is wret*$ globe1 involv$ all 9 guilt1 & welt]+ 9 p5al fire4 ,:5 ?is sc5e op5s1 :at s\nd+ acclamations %all e*o f _w to _w1 & new univ]sal hon\rs be paid to ,div9e wisdom6 ,! morn+-/>s %all s+ toge!r aga91 & ^? holy armies %\t = joy4 ,! grace ( ,god desc5d+ to e>?1 9 days pa/1 _h 9 "s measure prep>$ 8 *ildr5 = glory3 ,b 9 t day he %all enl>ge _! capacities1 bo? ( s5se & ( m9d1 to an inconceivable ext5t1 & %all fill ! p[]s ( _! glorifi$ nature ) ! fruits ( 8 love1 new & old4 ,& :at if ! limits ( our capacity %all be = ev] /ret*+ !mselves on all sides1 & = ev] dr9k+ 9 l>g] measures ( glory2 ,:at an a/oni%+ /ate ( ev]-gr[+ pleasure6 ,:at an et]nal advance ( our heav56 ,! godhead is an inf9ite ocean ( life & bless$ness1 & f9ite vessels may be = ev] swell+1 & = ev] fill+ 9 t sea ( all-suffici5cy4 ,!re mu/ be no tiresome satiety 9 t ev]la/+ ent]ta9m5t4 ,god %all create ! joys ( 8 sa9ts ev] fre%3 ,he %all ?r[ op5 8 endless /ores ( bless+1 unkn[n ev5 to ! fir/ rank ( angels2 & fea/ ! sons & daught]s ( m5 ) pleasures a-k9 to ^? :i* 7 prep>$ = ! ,son ( ,god4 ,= v]ily he took n ^u him ! nature ( angels1 b ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%3 ,& :5 he %all appe> ! second "t )\t s9 to our salvation1 we %all !n be made l him1 = we %all see him z he is4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mons ,,ix4 & ,x4 ,! ,hidd5 ,life ( a ,*ri/ian4 ,o happy s\l1 t lives on high1 ,:ile m5 lie grovel+ "h6 ,8 hopes are fix'd above ! sky1 ,& fai? =bids 8 fe>4 ,8 consci5ce kn[s no secret /+s1 ,:ile grace & joy comb9e ,to =m a life1 ^: holy spr+s ,are hidd5 & div9e4 ,he waits 9 secret on 8 ,god2 ,8 ,god 9 secret sees3 ,let e>? be all 9 arms abroad1 ,he dwells 9 heav5ly peace4 ,8 pleasures rise f ?+s unse51 ,beyond ?is _w & "t1 ,:]e nei!r eyes nor e>s h be51 ,nor ?\ghts ( mortals climb4 ,he wants no pomp1 nor royal ?rone ,to raise 8 figure "h2 ,cont5t1 & pleas$ to live unkn[n1 ,till ,*ri/ 8 life appe>4 ,he looks to heav5's et]nal hills1 ,to meet t glori\s day2 ,de> ,"l1 h[ sl[ ?y *>iot-:eels6 ,h[ long is ?y delay6 ,footnote #bc3 ,! bible1 ( old1 0 writt5 on sev]al %eets ( p>*m5t tack$ toge!r1 & roll$ up 9 a volume4 ,,s]mon ,,xi4 ,ne>ness to ,god ! ,felicity ( ,creatures4 ,,psalm lxv4 #d4--;,bless$ is ! man :om ?\ *oose/1 & cause/ to approa* unto !e1 t he may dwell 9 ?y c\rts4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p4 ,x 0 an elegant address t ! que5 ( ,%eba made to ,solomon1 :5 %e _h survey$ ! magnific5ce ( 8 c\rt1 & he>d 8 wisdom2 8,happy are ?y m51 & happy are ^! ?y s]vants1 :o /& cont9ually be=e !e60 #a ,k+s x4 #h4 ,& !re 0 mu* tru? & hon\r 9 h] spee*4 ,b ! h>p ( ,david /rikes a div9] note2 ,bless$ is ! man :om ?\ *oose/1 ,o ,god1 t he may approa* unto !e1 & dwell 9 ?y c\rts1 9 ! holy sanctu>y4 ,:e!r1 9 ^! words1 ! ,psalmi/ blesses ^? levites & prie/s1 ^: duty x 0 to att5d ! ark1 & to dwell ne> ! tab]nacle1 or :e!r he pron\nces bless$ness on e man ( ,israel1 ^: habitation nigh ! ark gave him frequ5t opportunities to att5d at t solemn wor%ip1 is n v necess>y to det]m9e4 ,ei!r ( ^! may be call$ dwell+ 9 ! c\rts ( ,god4 ,b x is mo/ probable1 t ! sacr$ writ] designs ! second s5se ( ! ^w1 & t he includes himself 9 ! desire or possession ( ?is bless$ness1 ?\gh he 0 nei!r a prie/ nor a levite2 = he uses ! same phrase 9 sev]al places1 & applies x to himself2 ,ps4 xxvii4 #d4 ,"o ?+ h ,i desir$ ( ! ,"l1 t w ,i seek aft]2 t ,i may dwell 9 ! h\se ( ! ,"l all ! days ( my life4 ,ps4 xxiii4 #f4--;,i w dwell 9 ! h\se ( ! ,"l = ev]4 ,by :i* he intimates1 t he w\ld seek ! mo/ frequ5t opportunities ( approa*+ ,god 9 public wor%ip4 ,x is suffici5t to my pres5t purpose1 t ! holy ,psalmi/ makes ! bless$ness ( man to dep5d ^u 8 ne> approa*es to ,god4 ,"h we %\ld rememb] t ,god is necess>ily ne> to all 8 creatures1 by 8 inf9ite k1 by 8 pres]v+ & gov]n+ p[]3 ,he is n f> f e "o ( u3 = 9 him we live1 & move1 & h our be+2 ,acts xvii4 #bg1 #bh4 ,b ! privilege :i* ,david speaks ( 9 my text1 is a peculi> approa* ( a creature to ,god1 :i* is a fruit ( div9e *oice & fav\r4 ,! s\ls :o enjoy ?is bless+ are *os5 to x1 & by div9e provid5ce & m]cy are caus$ to approa* him4 ,:at fur!r explication ( ?is phrase is necess>y1 w be suffici5tly giv5 9 ! foll[+ p>ts ( ! disc\rse4 ,let ?is !n be ! doctr9e :i* ,i %all attempt to confirm & improve1 viz4 ,doctr9e4 ,ne>ness to ,god is ! f\ndation ( a creature's happ9ess4 ,?is may be prov$ ) ease1 if we consid]1 :at x is t makes an intellig5t be+ happy3 & h[ well su* an approa* to ,god furni%es u ) all ! means ( atta9+ x4 ,! +r$i5ts ( happ9ess are ^! ?ree3 #a4 ,! contemplation ( ! mo/ excell5t object3 #b4 ,! love ( ! *iefe/ good3 #c4 ,& a delightful s5se ( be+ belov$ by an all-suffici5t p[]1 or an almighty fri5d4 #a4 ,! contemplation ( ! mo/ excell5t object4 ,& he :o is ne>e/ to ,god1 has ! faire/ advantages ( ?is k9d4 ,! und]/&+ is a noble faculty ( our natures2 tru? is its prop] food2 & tru?1 9 all ! b\ndless v>ieties & beauties ( x1 is ! object ( its pursuit1 :5 x is ref9$ f s5sualities4 ,?is is ! delight ( ! philosoph]1 to se>* all ! hidd5 wond]s ( nature1 & pursue tru? ) a mo/ pleasurable & re/less fatigue3 ,= ?is he climbs ! heav5s1 traces ! planet>y & ! />ry worlds3 ,= ?is he pries into ! b[els ( ! e>?1 & s\nds ! dep?s ( ! ocean2 & :51 ) imm5se toil ( m9d1 he has f\nd out "s unkn[n natural tru?1 h[ are all ! p[]s ( 8 s\l *>m$ )9 him1 & he exults1 z x 71 9 a little p>adise6 ,b ! s\ls :o are admitt$ to draw ne>e/ to ,god1 contemplate inf9ite tru? 9 its orig9al4 ,!y conv]se ) t div9e artific]1 :o spread abroad ^! curta9s ( heav51 :o m\ld$ ?is globe ( e>?1 & furni%$ ! upp] & ! l[] worlds ) all _! admirable v>ieties4 ,he is a ,god ( glory & beauty 9 himself1 z well z ! au?or ( all ! beauties ( nature4 ,all 8 p]fections1 z well z 8 works1 yield heav5ly matt] = contemplation3 ,he em95tly conta9s 9 himself all ! amaz+ sc5es ( nature1 & ! m transport+ wond]s ( ! _w ( grace2 ^? my/]ies :]e9 he has ab\nd$ 9 all wisdom & prud5ce3 ,h[ ! ru9$ sons ( ,adam 7 rescu$ f dea?1 by ! ,son ( ,god dy+ 9 _! /ead2 h[ ,satan 0 baffl$ 9 8 mo/ subtle designs1 & ! deepe/ policies ( hell und]m9$1 :5 ! pr9ce ( d>kness de/roy$ 8 own k+dom1 by p]suad+ m5 to put ! ,son ( ,god to dea?4 ,:at a div9e pleasure is x to conv]se ) t wisdom :i* laid ! et]nal s*eme ( all ^! wond]s1 & ( t5 ?\s& m unkn[n beauties 9 ! transactions ( provid5ce & grace1 ) :i* ! bless$ m9ds above are fea/$ to satisfaction6 ,& besides all ^! ,god has res]v$ 9 himself a hidd5 _w ( new sc5es to op5 h]eaft]1 & an ev]la/+ pr(usion ( new wond]s to display be=e ! eyes ( 8 fav\rites4 ,heav5 is describ$ by see+ ,god1 by behold+ him face to face1 & by kn[+ him 9 ! way & mann] 9 :i* we are kn[n2 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #ab4 ,& he is pleas$ to indulge "s ta/e ( ?is felicity to 8 *ildr5 9 ?is life1 by m$iums & glasses1 by types & figures1 by 8 ^w & ord9ances1 "u ! enlight5+ beams ( 8 _s4 ,?is is ! beauty ( ! ,"l1 = ! view ( :i* ,david desir$ to dwell 9 ! sanctu>y2 ,ps4 xxvii4 #d1 t he might see ! p[] & glory ( ,god cont9ually1 z he _h sometimes se5 x !re3 t he might behold 8 beauty1 & talk ( 8 glori\s goodness 9 8 holy temple4 ,o h[ great is 8 goodness6 & h[ great is 8 beauty2 ,ze*4 ix4 #ag4 ,b contemplation alone _c make a creature happy3 ,?is only ent]ta9s ! und]/&+1 :i* is b "o faculty ( our natures3 ! w & affections mu/ h _! prop] ent]ta9m5t too4 ,_! beatific ex]cise may be compriz$ 9 ! ^w love1 ei!r 9 ! out-go+s1 or ! returns ( x3 ,& ?is leads me to ! foll[+ p>ticul>s3 ,,ii4 ,! next +r$i5t ( a creature's happ9ess1 is1 ! love ( ! *iefe/ good4 ,& ^? :om ,god *ooses1 & causes to approa* himself1 :5 !y are "u div9e illum9ations1 see s mu* beauty & excell5cy 9 8 nature1 8 p[] & wisdom1 & s _m lovely glories 9 8 ov]fl[+ grace1 t !y _c b love him above all ?+s2 & ?is love is a great "p ( _! heav54 ,:at sweet] pleasure is !re 9 ?is l[] _w1 ?an to give a loose to ! affectionate p[]s ( ! s\l1 to conv]se ) ! mo/ amiable & mo/ desir$ object1 to fe$ ^u x )\t ceas+1 & to dwell ) x p]petually8 ,b ! mo/ reli%+ enjoym5ts ( ?is k9d t mortality admits (1 9 ! pursuit or possession ( creat$ good1 are b fa9t & feeble %ad[s ( ! bless$ness ( holy s\ls 9 ! love ( ,god1 :o is ! mo/ amiable1 & ! be/ ( be+s3 ,!re=e !y love him ) all _! he>t & s\l1 ) all _! m9d & /r5g?2 & if !y _h m p[]s 9 nature t c\ld be employ$ 9 love1 !y %\ld all be laid out 9 ! se>* & fruition ( ?is fir/ & be/-belov$3 = !re are endless /ores1 & treasures ( unkn[n lovel9ess 9 ! godhead1 to excite & ent]ta9 = ev] ! fre% ef=ts ( ! mo/ exalt$ love4 ,b = me to "k1 & to love ! be/ ( be+s1 _c make me completely happy1 unless ,i am belov$ ( him also1 & unless ,i feel t he loves me4 ,happ9ess requires mutual love4 ,,iii4 ,! ?ird +r$i5t !re=e ( our felicity1 & t :i* p]fects ! bless$ness ( a creature1 is1 ! delightful s5se ( ! love ( an almighty fri5d4 ,to "k1 to love1 & to be belov$ by su* a be+1 mu/ complete our bliss2 "o :o ha? all beauty1 & all goodness 9 himself2 "o :o c free u f e pa91 secure u aga9/ e p]il1 & conf] ^u u e pleasure4 ,?is is ! p]fection ( our heav51 :5 all ^! are enjoy$ 9 a p]fect degree1 )\t any alloy4 ,n[ su* is ! /ate ( ^? :o are *os5 & caus$ to approa* unto ,god1 s z to "k him1 & love him2 t !y h ! *iefe/ advantages to obta9 ! assurance & ta/e ( 8 love4 ,! man :om ! ,psalmi/ pron\nces bless$ 9 my text1 hopes = ?is pleasure 9 ! h\se ( ,god1 t he %all be satisfi$ ) ! div9e goodness !re4 ,! lov+-k9dness ( ,god is life1 or some?+ bett] ?an life2 ,ps4 lxiii4 #c4 & to h a s5sation ( ?is lov+-k9dness1 is to feel t ,i live4 ,to ?9k1 to "k1 & to be assur$ t ,i am belov$1 by an all-suffici5t p[]1 :o c d m = me ?an ,i c ask or ?9k1 9 life1 & dea?1 & 9 et]nity1 & to h pleas+ & spiritual s5sations ( ?is %$ abroad 9 ! he>t2 ?is raises ! *ri/ian ne> to ! upp] heav51 :ile he dwells on e>?1 & he rejoices ) joy unspeakable1 & full glory4 ,"s may object "h & say1 ,is x no "p ( our bless$ness !n to love ! sa9ts1 to rejoice 9 _! love1 to contemplate ! works ( ,god1 & 8 wond]s 9 creation & provid5ce8 ,answ]1 ,yes surely2 & we h all[$ x be=e3 ,b :5 we take true satisfaction 9 any ( ^!1 x is z !y proce$ f ,god1 z !y relate to ,god1 & lead our s\ls to c5tre 9 him2 = ,god1 :o is ! fir/ cause1 mu/ be ! la/ end ( all1 & no creatures1 z divid$ f him1 c make u ei!r holy or happy4 ,i proce$ to make "s improvem5t ( ! few ?\ghts ,i h deliv]$ on ?is subject4 ,i4 ,my fir/ reflection %\ld be ^u ! scale ( bless$ness1 or ! sev]al degrees ( felicity t creatures are possess$ (1 accord+ to _! advanc+ approa*es t[>d ,god3 ,b my m$itations dilate !mselves "h to s l>ge an ext5t1 z makes x necess>y to adj\rn ?is ?\ght to ! next disc\rse4 ,i proce$ !re=e to ! ,,ii4 ,reflection1 ,:at unkn[n evil is conta9$ 9 ! nature ( e s91 = x divides ! creature f ,god & f happ9ess8 ,x may be said to e s\l on e>?1 z x 0 once said to ,israel2 ,y\r iniquities h sep>at$ betwe5 y & y\r ,god2 ,is4 lix4 #b4 ,:at a _w ( endless mis*ief 0 compriz$ 9 ! fir/ s9 ( ,adam1 :]eby ?is l[] creation 01 z x 71 cut (f f ,god at once8 ,man 0 at fir/ happy 9 ! image & love ( 8 ,mak]1 a-k9 to him by nature & creation1 z a son to a fa!r3 ,adam 0 ! ,son ( ,god2 ,luke iii4 #ch4 & he enjoy$ ! privilege & ! pleasure ( holy ne>ness to ,god1 & humble conv]se ) him4 ,he read ! "n ( 8 ,mak] 9 all 8 works2 he c\ld contemplate div9e wisdom1 p[]1 & goodness !re2 he lov$ 8 ,creator ) all 8 s\l1 & 0 happy 9 8 ,creator's love4 ,b :5 s9 ent]$1 ,adam fl$ f 8 heav5ly ,fa!r1 & 8 fri5d2 he hid himself among ! trees 9 ! g>d51 :5 ! voice ( ! ,"l call$ aft] him1 ,adam1 :]e art ?\8 ,& x has be5 ! dismal description ( s9n]s ev] s9ce1 t !y are af> (f f ,god4 ,o :at tongue c express1 or :at he>t c conceive1 ! imm5se load1 & ev]la/+ tra9 ( mis*iefs & mis]ies1 t lie heavy on poor mank9d1 & h pursu$ human nature1 9 all ! inf9ite memb]s & bran*es ( x1 ?r\gh all ages & nations1 = almo/ six ?\s& ye>s8 ,all ^! 7 introduc$ by man's fir/ disob$i5ce4 ,we are a s9ful race ( creatures1 born 9 ! lik5ess ( ! orig9al s9n]2 ,we come into ! _w e/rang$ f ,god1 & g a/ray f ! womb2 = we 7 %ap5 9 iniquity1 & conceiv$ 9 s92 ,ps4 lviii4 #c4 & li4 #e4 ,x is ! temp] & _s ( mank9d1 by nature1 to desire an abs5ce f ,god1 & to wi% _! own mis]y2 ,job xxi4 #ad4 8,:at is ! ,almighty t we %\ld s]ve him8--,dep>t f u1 = we desire n ! k ( ?y ways40 ,by nature we love him n1 nor d we seek aft] 8 love4 ,?is is y\r /ate1 & ?is m9e by nature3 ,^! are our hateful & deplorable circum/ances1 & yet we g on to aggravate our own guilt1 to run fur!r f ,god h\rly1 & to make ha/e to ev]la/+ wret*$ness1 if div9e grace prev5t u n4 ,,iii4 ,reflection4 ,is ne>ness to ,god ! f\ndation ( ! creature's felicity1 !n h[ va9 are all pret5ces to happ9ess1 :ile man is a /rang] to ,god8 ,let him be surr\nd$ ) all imag9able delights ( s5se1 or let him be furni%$ ) all advantages ( reason or natural k1 to ent]ta9 ! m9d2 yet if he be af> (f f ,god1 he mu/ be af> (f f bless$ness4 ,)\t ,god1 & )\t hope1 is ! "* ( ! s9ful _w4 ,d ! pr(ane & s5sual wret*es boa/ ( _! pleasures1 :ile ,god is n 9 all _! ?\ghts8 ,empty %ews ( pleasure1 & va9 %ad[s6 ,& ev5 ^! %ad[s1 ^! va9 flatt]ies1 are ev] fly+ f _! embraces2 !y delude _! pursuit 9 ?is _w1 & %all vani% all at once at ! mom5t ( dea?1 & leave !m 9 ev]la/+ sorr[4 ,let ! s5suali/ sport himself 9 8 own deceiv+s1 & bless himself 9 ! mid/ ( 8 madness3 ,let ! ri* worldl+ say1 8,s\l take ?9e ease1 = ?y b>ns & ?y *e/s are full40 ,let ! m]e philosoph] glory t he has f\nd happ9ess out2 let him busy himself 9 ref9$ subtilties1 & swell 9 ! pride ( 8 reason3 let all ^! pret5d]s to felicity1 complim5t ea* o!r1 if !y please1 or call !mselves ! only happy m52 yet ! meane/1 & ! weake/ ( all ! sa9ts1 w\ld n make an ex*ange ) !m2 = ! sa9t is br\ght nigh to ,god3 ,& ?\gh 8 pov]ty "h be nev] s great & 8 und]/&+ nev] s contemptible1 yet he kn[s ?is great tru? well1 t to ex*ange ,god = ! creature1 w\ld be inf9ite loss1 & mis]y unspeakable4 ,!y :o nev] drew ne> to ,god1 :o nev] saw ,god 9 8 works or 8 ^w1 s z to love him above all ?+s1 & p>take ( 8 love1 mu/ be mis]able 9 spite ( all _! pret5ces3 ,!y t are f> f ,god %all p]i%2 ,ps4 lxxiii4 #bg4 ,,iv4 ,reflection4 ,god has n utt]ly ab&on$ ?is _w to s9 & mis]y1 :ile he keeps 8 ^w & 8 ord9ances 9 x3 ,= ^! are 8 appo9t$ means ( approa*+ to him1 & /eps :]eby we may climb to ! bless$ness ( sa9ts & angels4 ,god s5t 8 ^w aft] ,adam ! s9n]1 :5 he fl$ f him 9 p>adise1 t he might recal man back to himself2 & he has be5 ev] s9ce s5d+ messages ( peace1 & invitations ( love1 to a ru9$ & rebelli\s _w4 ,happy s9n]s1 :o he> ! voice ( an invit+ ,god1 :o turn _! back ^u ! p]i%+ vanities ( life & "t1 :o =sake ! creatures1 & return to _! ,creator aga96 ,?\s&s ( ! sons & daught]s ( ,adam h accept$ ! messages ( ?is grace1 & h be5 by ^! me?ods tra9$ up = glory3 ,by conv]s+ ) ,god 9 8 ord9ances1 & dwell+ 9 8 c\rts on e>?1 !y h be5 happily prep>$ = an ev]la/+ habitation 9 8 c\rt ( heav54 ,we ?is day are fav\r$ ) ! same div9e call 9 ! gospel2 let e s\l ( u rejoice & foll[4 ,v4 ,reflection4 ,! true value ( ?+s on e>? may be judg$ ( & det]m9$ by _! t5d5cy to br+ u ne> to ,god & heav54 ,! common measure ( our e/eem ( ?+s1 is ! influ5ce !y h to promote :at we ?9k our happ9ess4 ,n[1 if our judgm5t be set "r 9 ?is po9t1 & we are conv9c$ t an approa* to ,god is ! way to be happy1 !n :atsoev] leads u ne>e/ to ,god w rise 9 value 9 our e/eem4 ,!n our he>ts w set a high e/eem on ^? fri5ds or relatives :o draw u to ! k & love ( ,god3 ,!n we %all prize ! m9i/rations ( ! gospel 9 ,engl& above ! ri*es ( bo? ! ,indies2 !n we %all n ?9k ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w a mean & contemptible employm5t1 nor delight to he> sc&als ?r[n on ! p]sons or ! *>act]s ( ^? :o are engag$ 9 x2 = ^! are ! s]vants ( ! liv+ ,god1 :o %ew u ! way to be happy4 ,!n we %all comm5d ^? s]mons1 & ^? writ+s mo/1 n t h mo/ wit & fancy 9 !m1 b ^? :i* we feel & f9d to draw our he>ts f>!/ (f f s9 & ! creature1 & br+ !m ne>e/ to ,god2 & !n1 if !re 7 b "o bible 9 ! _w1 we %\ld all agree to say1 t !re is n treasure en\gh 9 all ! mat]ial creation to pur*ase x out ( our h&s4 ,,vi4 ,reflection4 ,all ! means ( sep>ation f ,god %\ld be numb]$ among ! in/rum5ts ( real mis]y4 ,does ,satan ! fall5 angel1 solicit our y\? ) 8 flatt]ies2 t x is "t en\gh to m9d religion yet2 let u h a few m gaudy days fir/8 ,does he fright5 ! ag$ s9n] ) t]rible falsehoods1 & tempt him to an utt] despair ( grace8 ,let 8 wick$ sugge/ions be r5\nc$ ) disda91 & let him nev] prevail to keep "o s\l ( u at a di/ance f ,god2 = 8 fir/ bus9ess 0 to divide u f ,god1 & to ru9 our happ9ess3 ,& x is 8 daily employm5t to hold u fa/ 9 ! *a9s ( iniquity & dea?1 & ?us to prev5t our return to ,god4 ,does ! fle% allure u to pursue s9ful delights8 ,does x awak5 & *>m our imag9ation ) ! fl[]y & fatal sc5es ( luxury & mir?8 ,d ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 or ! lu/s ( ! eye1 p]suade u to seek happ9ess among !m8 ,& tempt u1 at lea/ = ! pres5t1 to lay aside ! ?\ghts ( ,god8 ,let u set a /rict gu>d ^u ourselves1 & wat* all ! av5ues ( s5se & appetite1 le/ we be drawn (f f ! practice ( piety1 & ! s]vice1 & ! love ( ,god1 :]e true happ9ess is only to be f\nd4 ,d y f9d1 ,o *ri/ians1 t ! _w beg9s to creep into y\r he>ts8 ,d y f9d any creature sit too ne> y\r s\ls1 & take up any ( t "t & room :i* ,god %\ld h !re8 ,awake1 betimes1 & be/ir y\rselves1 le/ x divide y f y\r happ9ess4 ,:5 y feel y\r spirits at any "t gr[ cold 9 religi\s wor%ip1 :5 y c pass a day ) an indiff]5ce ab\t secret conv]se ) ,god1 & be cont5t to be long abs5t f him1 se>* ) dilig5ce :at enemy x is t has crept 9 secretly1 & int]poses betwixt ,god & y2 & :5 y h f\nd x1 nev] re/1 till by ! aids ( div9e grace1 y h remov$ ! idol f y\r ?\ghts1 & y\r s\l be re/or$ to its holy ne>ness to ,god aga94 ,i might say 9 g5]al1 conc]n+ all ?is _w1 keep y\r he>ts alo( f x1 :ile y\r h&s1 & p]haps y\r heads too1 are engag$ 9 ! necess>y affairs ( x4 ,! ne>] y\r s\ls are to ! creatures1 ! f>!r !y dep>t f ,god & bless$ness4 ,z a natural consequ5ce f ?is ?\ght1 we may raise ano!r ,,vii4 ,reflection4 ,w&]+s1 & va9 ?\ghts 9 ! "t ( religi\s wor%ip1 are1 & w be1 ! great burd5s ( a *ild ( ,god2 = !y clog him1 & keep him d[n :5 he w\ld rise to 8 heav5ly ,fa!r2 !y are b>s 9 8 way to bless$ness1 = !y h9d] 8 approa* to ,god4 ,b :at wret*$ creatures are we1 if we indulge va9 ?\ghts1 & worldly images & idols 9 ! h\se ( ,god1 )\t compla9t1 & )\t m\rn+6 ,:at holy %ame & rep5tance %\ld x "w 9 u1 to ?9k1 t ev5 9 ! place :]e ! great & bless$ ,god comes to %ew 8 face1 we %\ld be build+ up walls & p>titions to hide 8 face f u6 t we %\ld turn away our faces f him 9 ! h\r :5 he comes on purpose to meet u6 ,i might add1 z a conclud+ reflection1 t x is a tiresome bondage to a sa9t1 9 a dev\t frame1 to dwell s long 9 ?is body ( fle% & blood4 ,?is mortal /ate prev5ts our complete happ9ess e h\r t we t>ry 9 x4 ,:ile we soj\rn 9 ?is tab]nacle1 we are s mu* ! f>!r f ,god2 :ile we are at home 9 ! body1 we are abs5t f ! ,"l2 #b ,cor4 v4 #f4 ,?is mortal fle% is a pa9ful veil to ! lively *ri/ian1 = x divides him f ! sight & full enjoym5t ( 8 *os5 bless$ness4 ,at ! be/ we see ,god b d>kly ?r\gh a glass :ile we dwell "h2 ! mom5t ( release places u 9 ! region ( spirits1 :]e we %all see him face to face2 #a4 ,cor4 xiii4 #ab4 ,?\gh all ^! reflections may af=d u _m useful rules = our practice1 yet ,i w n f9i% ! disc\rse )\t a few inf]5ces :i* are m expressly practical4 ,practical ,directions4--#a4 ,give all glory to ,god = ev]1 :o br+s himself s ne> to u3 ,he puts u ?us f> 9 ! road to happ9ess1 :5 he builds 8 h\ses among/ u1 :5 he approa*es to u 9 8 holy ord9ances1 :5 he calls1 & causes u to approa* to him1 & gives u k9d & sure promises ( et]nal bless$ness above 9 8 imm$iate pres5ce4 ,let ea* ( u jo9 ) ,solomon 9 t noble piece ( wor%ip2 #a ,k+s viii4 #bg4 8,b w ,god inde$ dwell on e>?8 ,behold ! heav5 ( heav5s _c conta9 !e1 h[ mu* less any h\se t is built = !e80 ,yet ! ,"l is ne> to ! *ur*es ( 8 sa9ts1 :5 !y wor%ip him2 he is ne> to all t call ^u him1 to all t call ^u him 9 tru?2 ,ps4 cxlv4 #ah4 ,& 8 ^w is ne> u1 ev5 9 our h&s1 & on our lips2 t ^w :i* tea*es u ! way to approa* ,god1 & ensures ! bless$ness4 ,o give glory to ,god1 ! great & holy ,god1 t he %\ld ev] be will+ to let s9n]s approa* him2 t ! ,maje/y ( ,heav51 & ! supreme ,"l ( all1 :o _h be5 highly provok$ by 8 rebelli\s creatures1 %\ld ev] come into t]ms ( reconciliation2 t he himself %\ld provide a reconcil+ sacrifice1 to satisfy 8 own gov]n+ ju/ice1 & a reconcil+ _s to r$uce ! rebel man to 8 ob$i5ce & love4 ,?is div9e condesc5sion1 ,o my s\l1 dem&s ?y wond] & ?y wor%ip4 #b4 ,adore ! my/]y ( ! inc>nation1 & bless ,god inc>nate2 = ?is is ! gr\nd ( all our habitual ne>ness to ,god1 & all our actual approa*es to him & heav54 ,x 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 :o is "o ) ! ,fa!r1 t /oop$ d[n1 & approa*$ to our nature1 & took a "p ( x into union ) himself1 t we might approa* to ! ,deity3 ,no man come? to ! ,fa!r b by ! ,son2 ,john xiv4 #f4 ,= ev] _h we1 ! wret*$ (fspr+ ( ,eve1 be5 bani%$ f ! c\rts1 & ! pres5ce ( ,god1 _h n ?is man ,jesus ! ,son ( ,m>y1 be5 caus$ fir/ to draw ne>1 & to dwell ne>2 & bless$ be 8 "n = ev]4 ,we rejoice ) all ! p[]s ( our s\ls1 to ?9k h[ ne> to ,god ! man ,jesus is1 = s9ce he approa*es ! ?rone1 we %all approa* too2 ,rev4 iii4 #ba4 ,we %all be bless$ ?r\gh 8 bless$ness2 ,gal4 iii4 #h4 #ad4 ,he 0 fir/ *os5 to draw ne>1 & we *os5 9 him2 ,eph4 i4 #d4 ,ne>ness to ,god is /ill a matt] ( div9e *oice & di/9ction3 ,he approa*es to ,god above1 accept$ 9 8 own spotless righte\sness1 & we 9 him3 ,he is 9 a m transc5dant mann] "o ) ,god1 & we mu/ be unit$ to ,god by him1 & s made some:at l him2 ,john xvii4 #bd4 ,:5 our ,m$iator approa*es to ! ,fa!r 9 wor%ip1 he1 z our ,high-prie/1 be>s ! "n ( ! :ole *ur* 9 heav5 & e>?1 on 8 brea/1 & on 8 %\ld]s2 ,ex4 xxxviii4 #ab-bi4 ,9 8 beauty ( hol9ess1 we unholy creatures are pres5t$ be=e ,god1 & caus$ to approa* ) glori\s acceptance4 ,/& /ill "h1 ,o ye sa9ts ( ! ,mo/ ,high1 & survey y\r privileges & y\r hon\rs2 & rememb] t :5soev] y draw ne> to ,god 9 ! c\rts ( 8 h\se1 x 0 ,jesus :o drew ne> fir/1 x is ,jesus :o /ill dwells ne> to make y acceptable3 x is he :o ma9ta9s ! ne>ness ( y\r /ate1 & y\r peace ) ,god1 by ev] pres5t+ y\r natures 9 8 p]son3 ,he appe>s 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = u2 ,heb4 ix4 #bd4 ,x is ,jesus1 :o1 by 8 ,_s1 lifts y up ne> to ! ,fa!r2 & x is by 8 be/ belov$ & ne>e/ ,son1 t ,god ! ,fa!r draws ne> to all 8 *ildr54 #c4 ,be n f\nd among/ ! mock]s ( approa* to ,god1 & holy conv]se ) him 9 wor%ip4 ,!y despise felicity itself4 ,su* !re h be5 ( old1 & su* !re are 9 our days2 & because !y are af> (f f ,god !mselves1 !y d5y all ne>ness to him1 !y ridicule our approa*es to ,god1 z ! va9 effects ( a wild imag9ation1 & ! m]e s5sible commotions ( a w>m fancy4 ,b is x n a v rational & intelligible ?+1 = a s\l 9 public wor%ip1 s to draw ne> to ,god1 z to le>n m ( him1 & to "k m ( 8 p]fections & graces ?an he knew be=e8 ,may n su* a wor%ipp] h 8 love to ,god rais$ & w>m$ by su* advanc+ k6 ,& may he n arise1 by holy inf]5ces1 to a liveli] & sur] hope t he is belov$ ( ,god too1 & solace himself 9 ?is assurance8 ,:at is !re 9 all ?is :i* is n p]fectly agreeable to reason1 or t %\ld provoke an impi\s je/8 ,b let su* h a c>e1 le/ !y blaspheme ,god & 8 ,_s2 let !m take he$1 le/ !y be ?ru/ d[n to hell1 & set at a dreadful di/ance f ,god1 )\t rem$y1 :o d]ide ! joy ( heav54 #d4 ,take he$ ( ^? deceits ( be+ above ord9ances1 le/ y lose true happ9ess ?r\gh pride & va9 conceit4 ,ab&on ! va9 fancy ( liv+ ne>] to ,god 9 ! neglect ( !m4 ,god is glori\s 9 himself1 b he has appo9t$ ord9ances1 z means :]eby we may approa* & see him4 ,"s />s1 ?\gh l>ge 9 !mselves1 yet are n visible )\t glasses2 & o!rs t are visible to ! nak$ eye1 yet appe> mu* fair] & l>g] by ?is help4 ,ev5 s ^? glories ( ,god1 :i* are unkn[n to reason1 & to ! light ( nature1 are discov]$ 9 ! m9i/rations ( 8 ^w2 su* are 8 subsi/5ce 9 ?ree p]sons1 & 8 =giv+ grace3 & ^? glories ( 8 nature1 :i* are trac$ out by human reason1 /& 9 a div9] light1 ) all _! spl5dors ab\t !m1 9 ! gospel1 & ! sanctu>y4 #e4 ,nev] re/ satisfi$ )\t approa*+ to ,god 9 _s & 9 tru?1 :5 y att5d on 8 ord9ances4 ,?is is ! goodness ( 8 h\se t mu/ satisfy ! holy s\l ( ! ,psalmi/1 z he expresses x 9 ! foll[+ words ( my text3 ,we %all be satisfi$ ) ! goodness ( ?9e h\se4 ,:at a folly x is to be pleas$ ) empty ord9ances )\t ,god6 #a ,tim4 iv4 #h4 ,bodily ex]cise pr(ite? little4 ,to make a s]i\s matt] ( m]e ext]nal ?+s1 & to make no?+ ( spiritual ones6 ,^! =mal & silly creatures come to ! palace ( ! k+1 & turn _! backs on 8 p]son1 to play ) 8 %ad[ ^u ! wall3 ridicul\s & *ildi% folly6 ,& yet h[ (t5 is ?is ! trifl+ practice ( ! m5 ( wisdom8 ,& sometimes p]sons ( true piety are tempt$ to indulge 9 x4 ,let me ask my consci5ce1 8,did ,i nev] let my curiosity dwell ^u ! j reason+1 ! correct /yle1 ! pretty similies1 ! fl[+ oratory1 or fl[]y beauties ( a s]mon1 :ile ,i neglect$ to seek my ,god !re1 & to raise my s\l ne> him8 ,or p]haps ,i 0 *>m$ ) ! dec5cy & voice ( ! prea*]2 or1 x may be1 0 bett] ent]ta9$ ) "s zeal\s p>ty flights :i* flatt]$ my own bitt] zeal1 & seem$ to sanctify my un*>itable c5sures2 & :5 ,i return$ f ! place ( wor%ip1 ,i _h a pleasant remembrance ( all ^!40 ,b x _h be5 bett]1 if consci5ce _h reproa*$ my folly1 & made me rememb] t ,i _h =got my ,god !re4 ,x is also a dreadful abuse ( gospel-ord9ances1 & a high mock]y ( ,god1 to come to 8 c\rts1 & n draw ne> him2 ,j]4 xii4 #b4 8,:5 ,god is ne> 9 our m\?1 b f> f our he>t40 ,ord9ances are an appo9t$ m$ium = man to come to ,god by !m4 ,if we use !m n z su*1 we ei!r make idols ( !m1 by plac+ ( !m 9 ,god's /ead1 or we make no?+ ( !m1 no means ( conv]se ) ,god3 bo? ways we nullify !m1 = an idol is no?+1 & m]e vanity1 z ! prophets & ! apo/les speak3 ,s ord9ances are va9 & unpr(itable1 & utt]ly insuffici5t to make u happy )\t ,god4 ,!y are m]e images1 & %ad[s )\t ! sub/ance4 ,to seek aft] ,god1 & endeav\r to approa* him 9 all 8 own in/itutions1 is ! way to be recov]$ f ! mis]ies ( ! fall4 ,to live 9 a holy ne>ness to ,god1 is a re/oration to ! pleasures ( innoc5cy4 ,x is ! full happ9ess ( reasonable natures to be always ) ,god3 ,x is our noble/ hon\r1 & our sweete/ consolation1 9 ?is /ate ( d>kness & trial1 to get z ne> him z e>? & grace w admit2 & x is also ! be/ prep>ative = heav5 & ! /ate ( glory1 :]e we %all dwell = ev] ne> him1 & be = ev] bless$4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xi4 ,ne>ness to ,god ! ,felicity ( ,creatures4 ,are ^? ! happy p]sons "h1 ,:o dwell ! ne>e/ to _! ,god1 ,has ,god invit$ s9n]s ne>8 ,& ,jesus b\ght 8 grace ) blood8 ,g !n1 my s\l1 address ! ,son1 ,to lead !e ne> ! ,fa!r's face2 ,gaze on 8 glories yet unkn[n1 ,& ta/e ! bless+s ( 8 grace4 ,va9 vex+ _w1 & fle%1 & s5se1 ,retire :ile ,i approa* my ,god2 ,nor let my s9s divide me !nce1 ,nor creatures tempt my ?\ghts abroad4 ,:ile to ?9e arms1 my ,god1 ,i press1 ,no mortal hope1 nor joy1 nor fe>1 ,%all call my s\l f ?9e embrace2 ',tis heav'n to dwell = ev] !re4 ,,s]mon ,,xii4 ,! ,scale ( ,bless$ness3 ,or1 ,bless$ ,sa9ts1 ,bless$ ,savi\r1 & ,bless$ ,tr9ity4 ,,psalm ,,lxv4 #d4--;,bless$ is ! man :om ?\ *oose/1 & cause/ to approa* unto !e1 t he may dwell 9 ?y c\rts4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p4 ,by ! entrance ( s9 into ! _w1 man 0 fir/ sep>at$ f ,god & happ9ess3 ,god 9 righte\s ang] )drew f 8 creature man2 & man1 obey+ ! dictates ( 8 own impi\s folly1 runs f>!r away f 8 ,mak] ,god2 ,he is born l a wild ass's colt1 unkn[+ & ?\ghtless3 & l a colt he runs wild 9 ! =e/ ( ?is _w1 rov+ among/ a ?\s& vanities 9 que/ ( happ9ess1 b af> (f f ,god /ill4 ,he seeks sub/antial & pleasant food1 b he meets ) broad b>r5 s&s 9 ! wild]ness1 or ) brakes1 & bri>s1 & bitt] we$s4 ,he foll[s e fooli% fire ( fancy1 till he is l$ into _m a pit & precipice2 ,he rises aga91 & *anges ! *ase3 ,he flies p]petually f object to object1 b f9ds ev]la/+ disappo9tm5t3 ,%ad[s1 & pa9t$ hopes1 flatt] & tire1 & delude him1 till he lies d[n & despairs 9 dea?4 ,?is is ! case ( mank9d by nature2 !y live ignorant ( ,god1 & wilfully bl9d to _! own felicity4 ,fatal bl9dness & wret*$ mank9d6 ,b bless$ be ,god1 t he has n r5\nc$ & ab&on$ all our race = ev]1 & fix$ u 9 a /ate ( et]nal sep>ation f him6 ,bless$ be ,god1 :o has *os51 & already call$ _m ( ! w&]]s to himself aga96 ,he has built dwell+s = himself on e>?2 he has appo9t$ means = our return1 & invites all to approa* him4 ,good ,david _h a full & lively s5se h]e( :5 he wrote ! words ( ?is song2 ,bless$ is ! man :om ?\ *oose/1 & cause/ to approa* unto !e1 t he may dwell 9 ?y c\rts3 ,:5ce ,i d]iv$ ?is doctr9e 9 ! =ego+ s]mon4 ,doctr9e4 ,ne>ness to ,god is ! f\ndation ( a creature's happ9ess4 ,?is doctr9e appe>$ 9 full evid5ce1 :ile we consid]$ ! ?ree *ief +r$i5ts ( true felicity1 viz4 ! contemplation ( ! noble/ object1 to satisfy all ! p[]s ( ! und]/&+1 ! love ( ! supreme good1 to answ] ! utmo/ prop5sities ( ! w2 & ! sweet & ev]la/+ s5sation & assurance ( ! love ( an almighty fri5d1 :o w free u f all ! evils :i* our nature c fe>1 & conf] ^u u all ! good :i* a wise & innoc5t creature c desire4 ,?us all ! capacities ( man are employ$ 9 _! highe/ & sweete/ ex]cises & enjoym5ts4 ,n[ x is ,god alone1 ! great & ev]-bless$ ,god1 :o c furni% u ) all ^! mat]ials ( bless$ness1 :o c ref9e our natures1 & :o c ?us engage & ent]ta9 all ! p[]s & appetites ( our natures ref9$4 ,hav+ f9i%$ :at ,i design$ 9 ! explication & pro( ( ?is doctr9e1 ,i proce$$ to make v>i\s reflections = our in=mation & practice4 ,b ! m$itation :i* ,i propos$1 & res]v$ = ?is disc\rse1 0 ! sacr$ scale ( bless$ness1 or ! sev]al degrees ( felicity1 t creatures are possess$ (1 accord+ to _! advanc+ approa*es t[>d ,god2 & we %all f9d bless$ness1 9 its highe/ p]fection1 to belong only to ,god himself4 ,fir/ degree ( bless$ness4--,i4 ,happy are !y :o1 ?\gh !y are s9n]s by nature1 yet are br\ght s ne> to ,god1 z to be )9 ! s\nd & call ( 8 grace4 ,9 ?is s5se ! :ole nation ( ! ,jews 0 a p ne> unto ,god1 = he %ew$ 8 ^w unto ,jacob1 8 /atutes & 8 judgm5ts unto ,israel2 & ^u ?is acc\nt !y 7 happy1 9 anci5t ages1 above all k+doms ( ! e>?2 ,ps4 cxlvii4 & cxlviii4 ,happy ^? c\ntries :]e ! apo/les ( ,*ri/ plant$ ! gospel1 & br\ght grace & salvation ne> !m1 ?\gh !y 7 be=e at a dreadful di/ance f ,god6 ,happy ,britons 9 our age6 ,?\gh we are involv$1 ) ! re/ ( mank9d1 9 ! common ru9s ( our fir/ defection f ,god1 yet we are n left 9 ! d>kness ( hea!nism1 on ! v conf9es ( hell3 ,b ,god has exalt$ u ne> to heav5 & himself1 9 ! m9i/rations ( 8 ^w1 & l$ u 9 a way to 8 ev]la/+ enjoym5t4 ,he has built 8 sanctu>ies among/ u1 & e/abli%$ 8 *ur*es 9 ! mid/ ( u4 ,we are invit$ to behold ! beauty ( ! ,"l1 to return to our ob$i5ce & 8 love1 & ?us be made happy = ev]4 ,?is is a matt] ( div9e *oice & peculi> fav\r4 ,bless$ ,engl&1 :om 8,he ha? *os51 & caus$ to approa*0 ?us f> t[>ds himself6 ,& :y 0 n ! polite nation ( ,*9a *os5 too2 ,& :y n ! poor ,savages ( ,africa1 & ! b>b>\s millions ( ! ,am]ican _w8 ,:y are !y left 9 a dismal e/rangem5t f ,god1 8,ev5 s1 ,fa!r1 because x pleas$ !e10 ^: c\nsels 8are unse>*able1 & ^: ways ( judgm5t & m]cy are pa/ f9d+ out40 8,bless$ are ! p :o he> & "k ! joyful s\nd20 ,ps4 lxxxix4 #ae4 ,b !re are degrees ( ?is bless$ness1 ev5 9 ! l&s :i* enjoy ! gospel4 ,bless$ are !y above o!rs1 :o dwell ne> to ! places ( public wor%ip1 :o sit "u an enlight5+1 a p[]ful & p]suasive m9i/ry1 :o h opportunity to he> ! ^w ( ,god (t51 & :o h skill to read x4 ,bless$ are !y :o are born ( religi\s p>5ts1 & tra9$ up 9 ! e>ly =ms ( piety2 ^! are /ill br\ght ne> unto ,god2 !y are nurs$ up1 z x 71 9 8 *ur*es1 & dwell 9 8 c\rts4 ,& bless$ are ^? :o are devot$ to ! s]vice ( ! sanctu>y1 l ! prie/s & levites ( old1 :o 7 br\ght ne>e/ to ,god1 among all ,israel2 = _! civil employm5t1 z well z _! religi\s duty1 l$ !m cont9ually t[>d ,god1 heav5 & happ9ess4 ,b all ^! glori\s privileges are n suffici5t to ensure et]nal felicity1 unless we come "o /ep f>!r 9 approa*+ to ,god4 ,second degree ( bless$ness--,,ii4 ,happy are ^? s\ls :o h be5 taught to improve _! outw>d advantages ( ne>ness to ,god1 s z to obta9 reconciliation1 ) him by ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,?is is ! great end ( all ! privileges be=e-m5tion$1 :i* ei!r ,jew or ,g5tile 7 p>tak]s (3 ,?is 0 ! design ( all ! approa*es t ,god made t[>ds !m4 ,peace & salvation1 7 prea*$ to ^? :i* 7 af> (f1 & to !m t 7 nigh1 & ,*ri/ di$ to reconcile bo? unto ,god2 & t ?r\gh him bo? might h an access by "o ,_s unto ! ,fa!r3 ,eph4 ii4 #af1 #ag1 #ah4 ,:y are all ! allur+ glories ( ! ,"l display$ be=e u1 9 8 gospel1 b t we might be drawn to love him8 ,:y are ^! wondr\s manife/ations ( 8 grace made to u1 b t we might become ! objects ( 8 love1 & ta/e ( 8 special goodness4 ,happy p]sons1 :o are we>y ( _! old e/rangem5t f ,god1 :o h he>d & h receiv$ ! (f]s ( 8 m]cy1 :o h made _! solemn approa*es to ,god by ,jesus ! ,m$iator1 & are jo9$ to ! ,"l 9 a sweet & ev]la/+ cov5ant6 ,happy creatures1 :o behold ! beauties ( _! ,mak]'s face ) d\ble pleasure1 :o love him ) all _! s\ls1 & beg9 to ta/e ! love ( 8 he>t too6 ,?is is a matt] ( special privilege4 ,bless$ are ! m5 :o are ?us *os5 by div9e grace1 & :om he has caus$ to approa* to himself by ! conv]t+ p[] ( 8 own ,_s6 ,let !m come1 let !m come1 & give up _! names to 8 *ur*es2 let !m take up _! places1 & dwell 9 8 c\rts on e>?1 & ?us make a ne>] approa* to 8 c\rt ( heav54 ,o t s9n]s w\ld once be conv9c$ t !re are div9e pleasures 9 religion1 & joys :i* ! /rang] int]m$dles n )6 ,o t !y w\ld be once br\ght to believe1 t happ9ess consi/s 9 approa*+ to ,god6 ,t !y w\ld b give cr$it to ! report ( wise & holy m51 :o h liv$ 9 humble conv]se ) ,god _m ye>s6 ,:at a sacr$ & sup]ior pleasure x is1 above all ! joys ( s5se1 to love ! great & bless$ ,god1 & to "k t he loves me6 ,to walk all ! day 9 ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance6 ,to h him ne> me z a c\nsellor1 ^: advice ,i may ask 9 e difficulty ( life6 ,to be ev] ne> him z my gu>d1 & to fly f e dang] to ! w+ ( 8 protection6 ,to h su* an almighty ,fri5d ) me 9 sickness & sorr[1 9 angui% & mortal agonies1 & ready to receive my dep>t+ _s into ! arms ( 8 love4 ,o t ! =mal & nom9al *ri/ian1 :o att5ds div9e wor%ip1 w\ld b once be p]suad$1 t if he come "o /ep ne>] to ,god1 8 happ9ess w receive almo/ an inf9ite advance6 ,let ! %ad[s lead him to ! sub/ance2 let ! image 9 ! glass allure him to conv]se ) ! orig9al beauty1 & ! ord9ances ( grace br+ him ne> to ! ,god ( grace6 ,let him no long] cont5t himself ) pictures ( happ9ess1 b give himself up entirely to ! ,"l1 & be made possessor ( solid & sub/antial felicity4 ,bless$ is ! man :o has r5\nc$ s9 & ! _w1 & 8 he>t is ov]-p[]$ by div9e goodness1 & br\ght ne> to ,god 9 8 holy cov5ant4 ,yet !re are degrees ( bless$ness among ! sa9ts on e>?4 ,bless$ is e s\l ^: /ate & nature are *ang$1 :o is n a /rang]1 b a son3 b m bless$ are ^? sons :o are mo/ l _! heav5ly ,fa!r1 & keep close/ to him 9 all _! ways6 ,bless$ are !y above o!rs 9 ! holy family1 :o seldom w&] f _! ,god1 ^: he>ts are always 9 a heav5ly frame1 & ^: graces & virtues bright5 & improve daily1 & make a cont9ual & joyful advance t[>d ! /ate ( glory6 ,?ird degree ( bless$ness4--,,iii4 ,n[ let u raise our ?\ghts1 & wond] at ! bless$ness ( ! sa9ts & angels 9 ! upp] _w3 & bless$ are ^? spirits1 :e!r !y belong to bodies or n1 :om ! ,"l has *os51 & caus$ to approa* s ne> him1 z to dwell & abide 9 8 high] c\rts6 ,!y are fully satisfi$ ) ! goodness ( 8 h\se1 ev5 ( 8 holy temple4 ,! sa9ts are e/abli%$ z pill>s 9 ?is temple ( ,god1 & %all g no m out4 ,!y approa* him 9 _! sublime me?ods ( wor%ip1 )\t ! m$ium ( types & ord9ances3 ,!y see ,god face to face2 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #ab4 ,?\gh ord9ances 9 ! *ur* on e>? are means ( draw+ ne>1 yet 9 t v ?+ !y are also tok5s ( "s degree ( e/rangem5t4 ,! sa9ts above are con/antly be=e ! ?rone1 or night & day s]v+ ! ,"l1 z x is express$ metaphorically2 ,rev4 vii4 #ae4 ?\gh 9 tru? !re is no night !re2 = !y :o dwell ) ,god1 dwell 9 light ev]la/+3 ,!y approa* to _! ,mak] 9 mo/ pleasurable acts ( wor%ip1 )\t any int]pos+ cl\d to hide 8 face f !m1 )\t clogs & fett]s to hold !m at a di/ance1 )\t w&]+s1 )\t s9s1 & )\t temptations4 ,o bless$ /ate6 ,o glori\s felicity6 ,!y behold ! beauty ( ! ,"l1 transport$ 9 div9e contemplation1 inf9itely v>i\s & immortal4 ,!y fe$ ^u 8 goodness ) all ! raptures ( ref9$ love1 & are held 9 long ec/acy "u ! p]man5t s5sations ( ! love ( ,god4 ,yet 9 ?is /ate ( p]fect glory1 !re are d\btless "s diff]5t degrees ( ne>ness to ,god1 & consequ5tly !re are diff]5t ranks & ord]s ( bless$ spirits4 ,?is is evid5t among/ ! angels beyond all contradiction3 = ?\gh all ( !m behold ! face ( ,god cont9ually2 ,mat4 xviii4 #aj4 yet ,gabriel seems to be a fav\rite angel1 /&+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 & employ$ 9 ! noble/ err&s to m52 ,luke i4 #ai4 ,& we read ( s]aphs & *]ubs1 angels & ar*angels1 ?rones1 dom9ions1 & pr9cipalities2 :i* pla9ly exhibits to u a cele/ial hi]>*y1 or sup]ior & subord9ate ranks ( glory & p[]4 ,& :y may x n be s among/ ! sa9ts on high1 ^? sons ( ,adam :o are made l to angels6 ,!y are s _m />s t %9e ) v>i\s degrees ( spl5d\r1 z !y are plac$ ne>] to ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness1 & receive & reflect m ( 8 beams4 ,i might multiply argum5ts on ?is head1 b ,i %all at pres5t ask only ^! two or ?ree conv9c+ que/ions4 ,c we ev] imag9e t ,moses ! meek1 ! fri5d ( ,god1 :o 01 z x 71 8 confidant on e>?1 8 fai?ful prophet to in/itute a new religion1 & e/abli% a new *ur* 9 ! _w2 :o1 = ,god's sake1 endur$ =ty ye>s ( bani%m5t1 & _h =ty ye>s fatigue 9 a wild]ness2 :o saw ,god on e>? face to face1 & ! %9e 0 left ^u 8 c\nt5ance8 ,c we suppose t ?is man has tak5 8 seat no ne>] to ,god 9 p>adise1 ?an ,samson & ,jep?ah1 ^? ra% *ampions1 ^? rude & bloody m9i/]s#bd ( provid5ce8 ,or c we ?9k t ,/4 ,paul1 ! greate/ ( ! apo/les1 :o lab\r$ m ?an !y all1 & 0 9 suff]+s m abundant ?an ! re/2 :o sp5t a long life 9 daily s]vices & dea?s = ! sake ( ,*ri/1 is n fitt$ =1 & advanc$ to a rank ( bless$ness sup]ior to t ( ! crucifi$ ?ief1 :o became a *ri/ian b a few mom5ts1 at ! end ( a life ( impiety & plund]8 ,c ,i p]suade myself1 t a holy man1 :o has kn[n mu* ( ,god 9 ?is _w1 & sp5t 8 age on e>? 9 contemplation ( ! div9e excell5cies1 :o has acquir$ a great degree ( ne>ness to ,god 9 devotion1 & has s]v$ him1 & suff]$ = him1 ev5 to old age & m>tyrdom1 ) a sprightly & fai?ful zeal2 c ,i believe t ?is man1 :o has be5 tra9$ up all 8 life to conv]se ) ,god1 & is fitt$ to receive div9e communications above 8 fell[s1 %all dwell no ne>] to ,god h]eaft]1 & %>e no l>g] a degree ( bless$ness1 ?an ! little babe :o j ent]$ into ?is _w to die out ( x1 & :o is sav$1 s f> z we "k1 m]ely by ! spread+ veil ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 drawn ov] x by ! h& ( ! p>5t's fai?8 ,c x be t ! great ,judge :o come?1 & 8 rew>d is ) him1 to r5d] to e "o accord+ to 8 works1 w make no di/9ction betwe5 ,moses & ,samson1 betwe5 ! apo/le & ! ?ief1 betwe5 ! ag$ m>tyr & ! infant1 9 ! _w to come8 ,& yet aft] all x may be matt] ( enquiry1 :e!r ! meane/ sa9t among ! sons ( ,adam1 has n "s sort ( privilege above any rank ( angels1 by be+ ( a k9dr$-nature to our ,emmanuel1 to ,jesus ! ,son ( ,god8 ,b ?is leads me to ! ,f\r? degree ( ,bless$ness4--,,iv4 ,let u /& /ill aga91 & wond] yet m at ! bless$ness ( ! man ,*ri/ ,jesus 9 8 approa* to ,god4 #a4 ,8 v union to ,god is habitual bless$ness4 ,he is con/itut$ ne> to ,god by an unspeakable union4 ,:at joys1 :at unkn[n delights above our language1 & above our ?\ghts1 possess ! holy s\l ( ! man ,jesus1 = he is ! ne>e/ creature to ! bless$ ,god2 = he is "o ) godhead2 ,john x4 #cj4 ,! ,son ( ,david1 accord+ to ! fle%1 is jo9$ 9 a p]sonal union to ! et]nal ,god1 & ?us he is ov] all1 ,god bless$ = ev]more2 ,rom4 ix4 #e4 ,!re 0 a "t inde$1 :5 ! div9e nature s f> )held its influ5ces1 z to let him feel sorr[s & %>p agonies1 :5 he came to make himself a sacrifice = our s9s1 & expos$ 8 holy nature to pa9 & %ame3 ,he cons5t$ = a season to h ,god abs5t1 b cri$ out t]ribly "u ! pres5t angui% ( x1 & %all h no m trials ( ?is k9d4 ,*ri/ be+ rais$ f ! dead1 die? no m2 ,rom4 vi4 #i4 ,! man :o 0 born ( ! virg91 %all n[ h ! et]nal ,son ( ,god = ev] manife/+ himself 9 him & to him1 accord+ to ?is div9e union4 ,?is is t glori\s piece ( human nature1 t "o man1 :om ,god has *os51 f all ! re/ ( mank9d1 to br+ s ne> to himself4 ,?is is t fle%1 & t s\l1 :i* 7 *os5 by ,god ! ,fa!r's decree1 f among all possible1 & all future fle% & s\ls1 to be made = ev] "o ) ,god3 & !y are = ev] "o4 ,?is wondr\s union has1 & mu/ h ev]la/+ pleasure 9 x1 va/ly beyond our ne>e/ unions & approa*es to ,god ev5 9 our mo/ exalt$ /ate 9 grace or glory4 ,?is is an approa* to ,god inde$1 & bless$ is ! man :om ?\ ha/ ?us *os51 ,o ,"l1 & ?us caus$ to approa* unto !e1 t he may dwell1 n only 9 ?y c\rts1 b 9 ?y bosom1 9 ?yself = ev] & ev]3 ,bless$ is ?is man1 & may he be = ev] bless$6#be #b4 ,8 k ( ,god is mu* m intimate1 m ext5sive1 & m p]fect1 ?an any o!r creature c atta93 = z he is exalt$ to ! highe/ /ation & dignity t c belong to a creature1 s we may be assur$ ! all-wise ,god has furni%$ him ) faculties ( ! noble/ capacity1 answ]able to s exalt$ a /ation2 & ,*ri/ has ! highe/ advantage to fill all ^? capacities ) inconceivable treasures ( k1 by dwell+ s ne> to ,god1 & be+ s intimately unit$ to ,div9e ,wisdom4 ,! sublime furniture ( 8 und]/&+ is va/ly sup]ior to all t we "k1 or c "k2 = our union to ,god is b a di/ant copy1 8 is ! bright1 b inimitable orig9al4 ,our ne>ness to ,god be>s no proportion to t ( ! man ,jesus2 = 8 union to ! godhead is ( a sup]ior k9d4 ,he has !re=e a va/] compreh5sion ( all tru?1 & a sweet] reli% 9 ! survey ( x1 ?an any creat$ _s1 angelic or human2 & !reby ?is "p ( 8 bless$ness becomes f> sup]ior to !irs4 #c4 ,all ! outgo+s ( 8 holy s\l t[>ds ,god1 all 8 desires1 8 love1 & delight1 are m noble 9 _! k9d1 & m int5se 9 _! degree1 ?an ^? ( any o!r creature4 ,he :o dwells s ne> to godhead1 sees va/ly m beauty1 excell5cy1 & lovel9ess 9 ! ,deity1 ?an m5 or angels c d at _! di/ance2 & !re=e 8 love is rais$ to unkn[n heights & raptures4 ,all 8 wor%ip ( ! ,fa!r consi/s ( nobl] acts1 & ne>] approa*es1 ?an x is possible = any o!r creature to p]=m or p>take (4 ,jesus1 ! man1 wor%ipp$ "h on e>?1 & he wor%ips above 9 glory3 ,he loves ! godhead1 z inf9itely m amiable ?an himself2 he tru/s 9 x z m p[]ful2 ackn[l$ges ,god is above him 9 e glory1 9 e beauty inf9itely sup]ior to him2 & ?is is div9e wor%ip2 = a creature is /ill b5ea? ,god1 & ! ackn[l$gm5t ( x is ! wor%ip due f him4 ,n[ ,*ri/ pays ?is ackn[l$gm5t ) great] humility ?an ! meane/ worm ( ! race ( ,adam2 = ! ne>] he is to ,god1 ! bett] he kn[s ! true di/ance ( a creature2 & because he does x ) great] humility1 !re=e ) sweet] delight2 = ! l[] a creature lies be=e ,god1 ! ne>] do? ,god approa* x4 ,! ,high & ,holy ,"o1 :o inhabite? et]nity1 & dwelle? 9 ! high & holy place1 dwelle? also ) ! humble s\l2 ,is4 lvii4 #ae4 ,b ?is leads me to a f>!r degree ( ! bless$ness ( ! man ,*ri/ ,jesus2 & t is1 #d4 ,he ha? a full]1 a ri*]1 & a m transport+ s5se ( ! love ( ,god1 s9ce ,god makes ne>] approa*es to him1 & discov]s m ( 8 inf9ite goodness1 & communicates m ( 8 love4 ,we may v5ture to say1 t ,god loves ! human nature ( ,*ri/ bett] ?an he does any o!r creature2 & ?is human nature has a /rong]1 & m intimate consci\sness ( ! div9e love1 & a sweet] s5sation ( x1 ?an sa9ts or angels c h1 because ( ! p]sonal union betwe5 ! son ( man & ! et]nal ,god3 :i* union1 ?\gh we "k n precisely :at x is1 yet1 we "k to be suffici5t to give him ! "n ,emmanuel1 ,god ) u2 :i* di/+ui%es x mo/ glori\sly f all our unions to ,god1 & raises 8 dignity1 8 "*1 & 8 advantages1 ev5 z a man1 to s sublime a degree above t ( all o!r creatures4 ,by 8 exaltation1 & 8 dwell+ s ne> to ,god1 8 p[]s are inconceivably enl>g$1 & made capable ( tak+ 9 high] degrees ( felicity4 ,sights ( ,god /ret* ! faculties ( ! s\l1 & enl>ge x to receive m ( ,god2 ?is et]nal sight has our ,r$eem]4 ,we see ! glory ( ,god *iefly 9 ! face ( ,*ri/ ,jesus 8 ,son1 b he sees ! glory ( ,god 9 8 own face & brightness1 ,*ri/ himself is ! brightness ( 8 ,fa!r's glory2 ,heb4 i4 #b1 #c4 #e4 ,z ,*ri/ is ! m$ium ( our ne>ness to ,god1 z he is ! head ( all ^? :o approa* to ,god1 & ! ,m$iator ?r\gh :om all approa*1 s 8 bless$ness is above ours2 = 9 "s s5se1 & by way ( em95ce1 he enjoys & feels all t we enjoy & feel1 & va/ly m too2 = he is ! m$ium ?r\gh :i* we approa* & we enjoy1 z well z a p]son :o himself1 & = himself1 approa*es & enjoys3 ,z :5 a /ream ( w9e or liv+ wat] is convey$ f ! spr+ by a pipe or *annel1 ! pipe has a t9cture ( ! ri* liquor z x fl[s2 s1 if x be lawful to illu/rate ?+s heav5ly & div9e1 by ?+s on e>?1 & to br+ !m d[n to our ideas by mat]ial similitudes1 our ,"l ,jesus1 :o is au?oris$ to conf] life & joy on ! sa9ts1 & ?r\gh :om all grace1 glory1 & bless$ness1 are convey$ to !m1 feels1 & ta/es1 & reli%es1 em95tly & 9 a sup]ior mann]1 all ! joy & ! bless$ness t he conveys to our s\ls2 & all bett] ?an we c d1 = he is ne>] ! f\nta92 he takes a div9e & unkn[n satisfaction 9 e bless+ :i* he communicates to u4 ,besides all ?is1 !re are "s ri*] /reams t t]m9ate & end 9 himself2 ! peculi> privileges & pleasures ( ! good man1 :ile o!rs fl[ ?r\gh him1 z ! head1 d[n to all 8 memb]s1 & give him ! fir/ reli% ( _! sweetness4 ,:5 ,*ri/1 at ! head ( all ! elect sa9ts1 %all at ! great day draw ne> to ! ,fa!r1 & say1 ,"h am ,i & ! *ildr5 ?\ ha/ giv5 me2 ^? bless$ ones :om ?\ ha/ *os51 t !y may approa* unto !e by me2 ,i h (t5 approa*$ to !e = !m1 & behold ,i n[ approa* ) !m to ! c\rts ( ?y upp] h\se4 ,:at mann] ( joy & glory %all ?is be6 ,h[ unspeakably bless$ is our ,"l ,jesus2 & we rejoice ) wond]6 ,?is s]mon may be divid$ "h4 ,fif?1 or supreme degree ( ,bless$ness4--,v4 ,our admiration may be rais$ yet high]1 if we make "o excursion beyond all creat$ nature1 & lift our ?\ghts upw>d to ! bless$ness ( ! ?ree glori\s p]sons 9 ! tr9ity#bf4 ,all _! inf9ite & unkn[n pleasures are d]iv$ f _! ineffable union & communion 9 "o godhead1 _! inconceivable ne>ness to ea* o!r 9 ! v c5tre & spr+ ( all felicity4 ,!y are insep>ably & intimately "o ) ,god2 !y are et]nally "o ,god1 & !re=e et]nally bless$2 #a ,john v4 #g4 ,= !re are ?ree t be> record 9 heav51 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,^w1 & ! ,holy ,gho/2 & ^! ?ree are "o2 :i* text ,i believe to be au!ntic & div9e1 & t ^u j reasons1 not)/&+ all ! cavils & criticisms t h endeav\r$ to blot x out ( ! bible4 ,nor is _! bless$ness1 or _! ne>ness1 a dull inactive /ate3 ,k & mutual love make up _! heav51 s f> z mortals d>e conceive ( x1 & s f> z we h leave to speak ( ,god aft] ! mann] ( m54 ,fir/1 ,k4--,an et]nal blissful contemplation ( all ! inf9ite beauties1 p[]s1 & prop]ties ( godhead1 & ( all ! op]ations ( ^! p[]s 9 an inconceivable v>iety among creatures1 is ! glori\s employm5t ( ,god4 ,8 own k ( inf9ite tru?s1 :e!r wrapt up 9 8 own nature1 or unfold$ & display$ 9 8 works1 is a pleasure becom+ ! ,deity2 & ea* sacr$ p]son possesses ?is unkn[n pleasure4 ,& besides ! g5]al glories ( ! div9e nature1 we may suppose1 t a full & compreh5sive k ( ! sam5ess1 ! diff]5ce1 ! special prop]ties1 & ! mutual relations ( ! ?ree div9e p]sons1 :i* are utt]ly incompreh5sible to mortals1 & p]haps f> above ! rea* ( all creat$ m9ds1 is ! incommunicable ent]ta9m5t ( ! holy ,tr9ity1 & makes a "p ( _! bless$ness4 ,9 ref]5ce to ?is my/]y1 ,god may be said to dwell 9 ?ick d>kness2 #a ,k+s viii4 #ab4 or1 :i* is all "o1 9 light inaccessible2 #a ,tim4 vi4 #af4 ,we are lo/ 9 ?is glori\s1 ?is div9e abyss1 & ov]come ) dazzl+ confusion3 ,b ! ev] bless$ ,?ree behold ^! unities & di/9ctions 9 ! cle>e/ light4 ,z ! ,fa!r kn[e? me1 s "k ,i ! ,fa!r1 sai? ,jesus ! et]nal ,son2 ,john x4 #ae4 ,& z ! _s ( a man kn[e? ! ?+s ( a man1 s ! ?+s ( ,god are kn[n to 8 own ,_s1 = he se>*e? ! dep?s ( ,god2 #a ,cor4 ii4 #aj1 #aa4 z x is express$ 9 ! orig9al1 4 ,b ,god's contemplation1 or k ( himself1 is n 8 only pleasure1 = ,god is love2 #a ,john iv4 #h4 ,he has an inf9ite prop5sity t[>ds himself1 & an inconceivable complac5ce 9 8 own p[]s & p]fections1 z well z 9 all ! outgo+s ( !m t[>d creat$ natures4 ,8 love be+ mo/ wise & p]fect1 mu/ ex]t itself t[>d ! mo/ p]fect object1 & ! *iefe/ good2 & t 9 a degree answ]able to its goodness too3 ,!re=e he c love no?+ 9 ! same degree ) himself1 because he c f9d no equal good4 ,may we n !re=e suppose ! bless$ness ( ! sacr$ ,?ree to consi/ also 9 mutual love8 ,may ,i call x a p]petual delightful t5d5cy1 & active prop5sity t[>d ea* o!r8 ,an et]nal approa* to ea* o!r ) inf9ite complac5cy8 ,an et]nal embrace ( ea* o!r ) arms ( inimitable love & ) s5sations ( unmeasurable joy8 ,?us sai? ! ,son ( ,god "u ! "* ( div9e wisdom2 ,prov4 viii4 #bc1 #cj4 ,i 0 set up f ev]la/+1 f ! beg9n+1 or ev] ! e>? 04 ,!n 0 ,i by him z "o br\ght up ) him1 & ,i 0 daily 8 delight1 rejoic+ always be=e him4 ,z ! ,fa!r love? ! ,son1 s ! ,son love? ! ,fa!r4 ,z ! ,fa!r delights inf9itely 9 8 p]fect image1 s may we n v5ture to say1 ! ,son takes inf9ite delight 9 ! glori\s ar*etype1 & ?us imitates ! ,fa!r8 ,w n ! expressions ( ! apo/le ,paul2 ,heb4 i4 #c4 & ! words ( ,*ri/ himself2 ,john v4 #ai1 #bj4 enc\rage & support ?is mann] ( speak+8 ,he is ! brightness ( 8 ,fa!r's glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son3 ,! ,fa!r love? ! ,son1 & %ewe? him all ?+s t himself doe?3 & :at ?+s soev] he see? ! ,fa!r d1 ^! also do? ! ,son likewise4 ,& ?is seems to be ! fir/ f\ndation ( ^? glori\s (fices ( rais+ ! dead1 & judg+ ! _w1 :i* 9 ! foll[+ v]ses are committ$ to ! ,son1 t all m5 may hon\r ! ,son1 z !y hon\r ! ,fa!r2 v]4 #bc4 ,z ! bless$ ,?ree h an unkn[n communion 9 ! ,godhead1 or div9e nature1 s !y mu/ h an unspeakable ne>ness to "o ano!r's p]sons1 an inconceivable 9-be+ & 9-dwell+ 9 ea* o!r4 ,john xiv4 #aj4 ,i 9 ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,fa!r 9 me4 ,ea* is ne> to ! two o!r div9e subsi/5ces1 & ?is mutual ne>ness mu/ be att5d$ ) delight & felicity unkn[n to all b ! bless$ ,?ree :o enjoy x4 ,o glori\s & div9e communion6 ,! ,fa!r = ev] ne> to 8 own image ! ,son1 & h]e9 bless$6 ,! ,son nev] divid$ f ! embraces ( ! ,fa!r1 & !re=e happy6 ,! ,_s ev]la/+ly ne> !m bo?1 & !re=e he is ! ev]-bless$ ,_s6 ,& all ^! unit$ 9 "o ,godhead1 & !re=e inf9itely & = ev] bless$6 ,! ,fa!r is s intimately ne> ! ,son & ,_s1 t no f9ite or creat$ natures or unions c give a j resemblance ( x4 ,we talk ( ! union ( ! sun & 8 beams1 ( a tree & its bran*es3 ,b ^! are b poor images1 & fa9t %ad[s ( ?is my/]y1 ?\gh !y are "s ( ! be/ t ,i "k4 ,! union ( ! s\l & body1 is1 9 my e/eem1 /ill f>!r f ! po9t1 because _! natures are s widely diff]5t4 ,9 va9 we se>* ?r\gh all ! creation to f9d a complete similitude ( ! ,creator4 ,& 9 va9 may we run ?r\gh all ! p>ts & p[]s ( nature & art1 to seek a full resemblance ( ! mutual prop5sity & love ( ! bless$ ,?ree t[>ds ea* o!r4 ,ma!maticians talk inde$ ( ! p]petual t5d5cies1 & inf9ite approximations ( two or m l9es 9 ! same surface1 :i* yet nev] c entirely concur 9 "o l9e3 ,& if we %\ld say t ! ?ree p]sons ( ! ,tr9ity1 by mutual 9-dwell+ & love1 approa* ea* o!r inf9itely 9 "o div9e nature1 & yet lose n _! di/9ct p]sonality2 x w\ld be b an obscure acc\nt ( ?is sublime my/]y4 ,b ?is we are sure (1 t = ?ree div9e p]sons to be s inconceivably ne> "o ano!r 9 ! orig9al & et]nal spr+ ( love1 goodness1 & pleasure1 mu/ produce inf9ite delight4 ,9 ord] to illu/rate ! happ9ess ( ! sacr$ ,?ree1 may we n suppose some?+ ( society necess>y to ! p]fection ( happ9ess 9 all intellectual nature8 ,to "k1 & be kn[n1 to love & to be belov$1 are p]haps1 su* ess5tial +r$i5ts ( complete felicity1 t x _c subsi/ )\t !m3 ,& x may be d\bt$ :e!r su* mutual k & love1 z seems requisite = ?is end1 c be f\nd 9 a nature absolutely simple 9 all respects4 ,may we n !n suppose t "s di/9ctions 9 ! div9e ,be+ are ( et]nal necessity1 9 ord] to complete ! bless$ness ( godhead8 ,su* a di/9ction z may admit1 z a great man expresses x1 ( delici\s society1 ,we1 = our p>ts1 _c b h]eby h 9 our m9ds a m gu/ful idea ( a bless$ /ate1 ?an we c conceive 9 m]e et]nal solitude4 ,& if ?is be true1 !n ! ?ree diff]5ces1 :i* we call p]sonal di/9ctions1 9 ! nature ( ,god1 are z absolutely necess>y z 8 bless$ness1 z 8 be+1 or any ( 8 p]fections4 ,& !n we may return to ! words ( my text1 & boldly inf]1 t if ! man is bless$ :o is *os5 by ! free & sov]eign grace ( ,god1 & caus$ to approa*1 or draw ne> him1 :at imm5se & unkn[n bless$ness belongs to ea* div9e p]son1 to all ! sacr$ ,?ree :o are by nature1 & un*angeable necessity1 s ne>1 s unit$1 s mu* "o1 t ! lea/ mom5t's sep>ation seems to be inf9itely impossible1 &1 !n we may v5ture to say1 x is n to be conceiv$2 & ! bless$ness is conceiveable by none b ,god8 ,?is is a nobl] union & a m int5se pleasure ?an ! man ,*ri/ ,jesus kn[s or feels1 or c conceive2 = he is a creature4 ,^! are glories too div9e & dazzl+ = ! weak eye ( our und]/&+s1 too bright = ! eye ( angels1 ^? morn+-/>s2 & !y1 & we1 mu/ fall d[n toge!r1 alike ov]:elm$ ) !m1 & alike conf\nd$4 ,^! are flights t tire s\ls ( ! /ronge/ w+1 & f9ite m9ds fa9t 9 ! inf9ite pursuit3 ,^! are dep?s :]e our talle/ ?\ghts s9k & dr[n3 ,we are lo/ 9 ?is ocean ( be+ & bless$ness1 t has no limit1 on ei!r side1 no surface1 no bottom1 no %ore4 ,! ne>ness ( ! div9e p]sons to ea* o!r1 & ! unspeakable reli% ( _! unb\nd$ pleasures1 are too va/ ideas = a b\nd$ m9d to ent]ta94 ,x is "o inf9ite transport t runs ?r\gh ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 )\t beg9n+1 & )\t end1 ) b\ndless v>iety1 yet ev] p]fect1 & ev] pres5t1 )\t *ange1 & )\t degree3 & all ?is1 because !y are s ne> to "o ano!r1 & s mu* "o ) ,god4 ,b :5 we h fatigu$ our spirits1 & put !m to ! utmo/ /ret*1 we mu/ lie d[n & re/1 & confess ! great incompreh5sible4 ,h[ f> ?is sublime transport ( joy is v>i$ 9 ea* subsi/5ce3 h[ f> _! mutual k ( ea* o!rs' prop]ties1 or _! mutual delight 9 ea* o!rs' love1 is di/9ct 9 ea* div9e p]son1 is a secret too high = ! pres5t det]m9ation ( our language & our ?\ghts1 x comm&s our judgm5t into sil5ce1 & our :ole s\ls into wond] & adoration#bg4 ,?us we h trac$ ! /reams ( happ9ess t fl[ among/ ! creatures 9 endless v>iety1 to _! orig9al & et]nal f\nta91 ,god himself3 ,he is ! all-suffici5t spr+ ( bless$ness z well z ( be+1 to all ! intellectual worlds2 & he is ev]la/+ly self-suffici5t = 8 own be+ & bless$ness4 ,b are n we told 9 scripture1 t ,god delights 9 ! works ( 8 h&s1 t he takes pleasure 9 8 sa9ts1 t he rejoices 9 ,zion1 & re/s 9 8 love to 8 *ur*2 t ,jesus ,*ri/1 ev5 z man & ,m$iator1 is ! belov$ ( 8 s\l1 9 :om he is well-pleas$8 ,yes1 surely1 ?is is "o way :]eby he repres5ts 8 own div9e satisfactions 9 our language1 & aft] ! mann] ( m54 ,b we mu/ n imag9e t he ev] goes out ( himself1 & desc5ds to creatures1 z ?\gh he ne$$ any ?+ f !m1 :o are all be=e him z no?+1 & less ?an no?+1 & vanity4 ,x is f 8 own wisdom1 p[]1 & goodness1 z !y appe> 9 all 8 works1 t 8 delight arises2 & x is 9 ^! glories ( 8 nature1 & 9 ! graci\s purposes ( 8 w1 z !y are manife/$ 9 8 works1 t ! sa9ts & angels1 & all ! happy ranks ( be+s1 f9d _! highe/ satisfaction4 ,x is 9 ! contemplation ( ,god1 & 9 ! ex]cises & s5sations ( div9e love1 t all supreme felicity consi/s1 s f> z we are capable ( be+ acqua9t$ ) x4 ,! only reflection ) :i* ,i %all conclude ! subject1 is ?is1 t communion ) ,god1 :i* has be5 impi\sly ridicul$ by ! pr(ane wits ( ! la/ & ! pres5t age1 is no su* vision>y & fanta/ic notion z !y imag9e2 b z x is f\nd$ 9 ! words ( scripture1 s x may be expla9$ ) great ease & evid5ce to ! satisfaction ( human reason4 ,t x is f\nd$ 9 scripture1 appe>s suffici5tly 9 sev]al v]ses ( ! xvii4 *apt] ( ,/4 ,john's gospel1 :]e ! div9e union & bless$ness ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 are made a patt]n ( our union to ,god1 & our bless$ness2 ,john xvii4 #ba1 #bb1 #bc-bf4 ,t !y all may be "o1 z ?\1 ,fa!r1 art 9 me1 & ,i 9 !e2 t !y may be "o 9 u3 ,& 9 ?is s5se1 b 9 a l[] degree1 ev5 "h on e>?1 our communion1 or fell[%ip1 is ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/2 #a ,john i4 #c4 ,?\gh our communion ) ,*ri/ includes also "s p>ticul> v>ieties 9 x1 :i* is n my pres5t bus9ess to expla94 ,t ?is doctr9e is exactly agreeable to reason1 may be ?us demon/rat$3 ,we use ! ^w communion1 :5 two or m p]sons p>take ( ! same ?+4 ,s fri5ds h communion 9 "o table :5 !y d9e toge!r3 ,*ri/ians h communion 9 "o s]mon1 9 "o pray]1 or "o sacram5t1 :5 !y jo9 toge!r 9 ^? p>ts ( wor%ip2 & ! sa9ts h communion ) ,god 9 bless$ness1 :5 !y rejoice 9 ! same object ( contemplation & love4 ,god surveys himself1 he is pleas$ ) 8 own glories1 delights 9 himself z ! highe/ & ! noble/ object2 he tru/s 9 8 own "r-h& ( p[]1 he leans ^u 8 own und]/&+1 he re/s 9 8 own c\nsels & purposes1 he feels & he ackn[l$ges all 8 own inf9ite p]fections1 & ?us he enjoys !m all4 ,?us also is our bless$ness frequ5tly set =? 9 scripture4 ,x is our happ9ess to "k ,god1 to contemplate 8 glories1 s f> z !y are reveal$2 to love him & 8 goodness1 to tru/ 9 8 wisdom1 & lean securely on 8 /r5g?8 to feel ! work+s ( div9e p[]s & graces 9 & ^u u1 & to make ackn[l$gm5t ( !m all to ,god4 ,?us ! image ( ,god is re/or$ to u 9 hol9ess & 9 happ9ess3 ,?us we are said to be holy z ,god is holy2 & ?us also we are bless$ z ,god is bless$4 ,b ?\gh we are admitt$ to ?is amaz+ privilege1 & hold communion ) ,god1 9 ! same object ( contemplation & love1 yet we mu/ /ill rememb]1 ) humble adoration1 t 8 hol9ess & 8 happ9ess1 does inf9itely exce$ ours4 ,! pleasures :i* arise f 8 k1 & 8 love ( himself1 are z f> above our ta/e1 or all our ideas ( bless$ness1 z heav5 is high] ?an ! e>?1 or z ,god is above ! creature4 ,!re is ano!r s5se also ( ?is phrase1 communion or fell[%ip ) ,god1 :i* has be5 us$ by _m pi\s writ]s1 :5 !y make x to signify ! same ?+ z conv]se ) ,god2 & ?is also dep5ds ^u our ne>ness1 or approa* to him3 ,z :5 a *ri/ian1 9 secret1 p\rs out 8 :ole he>t be=e ,god1 & is made s5sible ( 8 graci\s pres5ce1 by ! sweet influ5ces ( in/ruction1 sanctification1 or com=t4 ,:5 man speaks1 & ,god answ]s1 !re is a sacr$ communion1 betwe5 ,god & man2 ,is4 lviii4 #i4 ,?\ %alt call1 & ! ,"l %all answ]4 ,?is holy ,david (t5 enjoy$1 & always s\ght aft] x4 ,:5 ! s\l1 9 secret1 compla9s ( p]plexity & d>kness1 & ,god is pleas$ to give "s secret h9ts ( direction & advice2 :5 ! s\l m\rns be=e ,god1 confess+ guilt1 & ! weakness ( grace1 & "s div9e promise is impress$ ^u ! m9d by ! ,holy ,_s1 :5ce ! *ri/ian d]ives peace ( consci5ce1 & /r5g? to fulfil duty1 & to resi/ mighty temptations3 ,^! c]ta9ly are seasons ( conv]se or communion ) ,god4 ,s :51 9 public wor%ip1 we address ,god ) our s\ls 9 f]v5t pray]1 & :ile we he> ! ^w ( ,god spok5 to u by 8 m9i/]s1 we receive an answ] to ^? pray]s 9 ! conv9c+ & sanctify+ impressions :i* ! ^w makes ^u ! he>t2 ?is is also an h\r ( secret communion4 ,s at ! supp] ( ! ,"l1 :5 ) hope & joy we receive ! bread & ! w9e1 z div9e seals ( ! fai?fulness ( ,god's cov5ant1 & :5 we transact ^? solemn affairs also z seals ( our fai? & love1 & our engagem5ts to be ! ,"l's2 we may prop]ly be said to hold fell[%ip1 or communion ) him4 ,:at swift advances ( hol9ess do? ! sa9t feel 9 8 he>t1 & practise 9 8 life1 aft] su* seasons ( devotion6 ,:at glory do? he give to religion 9 a d>k & s9ful _w6 ,:at unkn[n pleasure do? he f9d 9 su* approa*es to ,god6 ,& he moves swiftly onw>d 9 8 way to heav51 by su* daily receipts ( m]cy1 & returns ( praise4 ,^! are p[]ful motives t w make him p]si/ 9 8 holy practice & joy1 9 scorn ( all ! mock]y & ridicule ( a pr(ane age ( infidels4 ,s ! moon holds bright communion ) ! sun1 ! sov]eign planet2 s %e receives & reflects 8 beams2 %e %9es glori\sly 9 a d>k hemisph]e1 & moves onw>d sublime 9 h] heav5ly c\rse1 reg>dless ( all ! b>k+ animals t betray _! s5seless malice4 ,?is bless$ privilege & pleasure ( conv]se ) ,god1 :i* is enjoy$ by ! sa9ts on e>?1 is d\btless ! pleasure & ! privilege ( ! spirits ( ! j made p]fect1 & ( angels ne> ! ?rone1 b 9 a mu* high] degree3 ,:5 !y address ! ,maje/y ( ,heav5 9 ! =ms ( cele/ial wor%ip1 & receive imm$iate & s5sible tok5s ( div9e acceptance2 or :5 !y take _! ord]s & commissions f ! ?rone = "s p>ticul> err&1 or high employm5t1 & return aga9 to make _! humble report !re3 ,^! are glori\s seasons ( conv]se ) _! ,mak]4 ,mu* m glori\s communion ( ?is k9d does ! man ,*ri/ ,jesus enjoy ) ,god1 9 transact+ all ! va/ & illu/ri\s affairs ( 8 commission2 a commission l>ge z ! ext5t ( 8 ,fa!r's k+dom1 full ( maje/y & ju/ice1 t]ror & grace2 a div9e commission to gov]n1 to r$eem1 & to save1 or to puni% & de/roy millions ( mank9d1 z well z to rule all 8 unkn[n dom9ions 9 ! upp] & ne!r worlds4 ,b 9 :at mann] ?is communion betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ,*ri/ is ma9ta9$1 we "k n2 nor c we guess 9 :at mann]1 or 9 :at degree su* sort ( conv]se or communion z ?is is practis$1 or is possible1 betwe5 ! ?ree glori\s p]sons ( ! ev]-bless$ ,tr9ity4 ,^! are my/]ies wrapt up 9 sacr$ d>kness1 & ! explication ( !m surr\nd$ ) dang]s4 ,a p>ticul> k ( ^! div9e unse>*ables1 any f>!r ?an scripture has reveal$ !m1 is by no means necess>y ei!r to beg91 or to ma9ta9 our /ate ( grace4 ,let u cont5t ourselves a few ye>s long] ) humble ignorance1 & we %all h bright] discov]ies 9 ! future _w1 if x be necess>y !re to fulfil our happ9ess1 & to complete our /ate ( glory4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xii4 ,! ,scale ( ,bless$ness2 or ,bless$ ,sa9ts1 ,bless$ ,savi\r1 & ,bless$ ,tr9ity4 ,asc5d1 my s\l1 by j degrees1 ,let contemplation rove ,o'er all ! ris+ ranks ( bliss1 ,"h1 & 9 worlds above4 ,ble/ is ! nation ne> to ,god1 ,:]e he makes kn[n 8 ways3 ,ble/ are ! m5 ^: feet h trod ,8 l[] c\rts ( grace4 ,ble/ 7 ! levite & ! prie/1 ,:o ne> 8 alt> /ood2 ,ble/ are ! sa9ts f s9 releas'd1 ,& reconcil'd ) blood4 ,ble/ are ! s\ls dismiss'd f clay1 ,be=e 8 face !y /&3 ,ble/ angels 9 _! bright array1 ,att5d 8 great comm&4 ,jesus is m div9ely ble/1 ,:]e man to godhead jo9'd1 ,ha? joys transc5d+ all ! re/1 ,m noble & ref9'd4 ,b1 ,o :at words or ?\ghts c trace ,! bless$ ,?ree 9 "o6 ,"h re/ my _s1 & confess ,! inf9ite unkn[n4 ,footnote #bd3 ,^! expressions may be suffici5tly ju/ifi$1 if we consid] ,jep?ah's ra% v[ ( sacrifice1 :i* fell ^u 8 only *ild2 & ,samson's rude or unbecom+ conduct 9 8 am\rs ) ! ,phili/9e woman at ,timnah1 ! h>lot at ,gaza1 & 8 ,delilah at ,sorek1 8 bloody qu>rels1 & 8 mann] ( life4 ,! le>n$ & pi\s ,dr4 ,ow51 z ,i h (t5 be5 in=m$ by 8 intimate fri5d ,sir ,john ,h>topp1 call$ him a rude believ]4 ,he might h a /rong fai? ( miracles2 ,heb4 xi4 #bb4 b a small %>e ( t fai? :i* purifies ! he>t4 ,footnote #be3 ,i "k ! ^w bless$1 :5 x is appli$ to ,god or ,*ri/1 g5]ally signifies1 t !y are ! objects ( our bless+ or praise1 & x is ?us translat$ f ! orig9als1 or 3 ,b 9 our tongue ?is ^w signifies also happy1 & ! orig9al words & are frequ5tly r5d]$ bless$1 to signify happ9ess1 z 9 my text4 ,?\gh1 if our translators _h always obs]v$ ! di/9ction1 ! precise lease ( ! orig9al _h bett] appe>$4 ,footnote #bf3 ,see ! note t[>d ! end ( ?is "p ( ! s]mon1 p4 #aea4 ,footnote #bg3 ,?is disc\rse 0 deliv]$ above tw5ty ye>s ago1 & ! read] w obs]ve "s w>m] ef=ts ( imag9ation ?an rip] ye>s w\ld indulge on a !me s sublime & ab/ruse4 ,s9ce ,i h se>*$ mo/ /udi\sly into ?is my/]y ( late1 ,i h le>n$ m ( my own ignorance3 s t :5 ,i speak ( ^! unse>*ables1 ,i abate mu* ( my y\ng] assurance2 nor d my lat] ?\ghts v5ture s f> into ! p>ticul> modes ( expla9+ ?is sacr$ di/9ction 9 ! godhead4 ,!re appe>s to me good reason to d\bt1 :]e !re c be ?ree di/9ct & diff]5t pr9ciples ( consci\sness1 & ?ree di/9ct & diff]5t wills 9 ! "o ,god1 ! "o inf9ite ,_s4 ,i 0 afraid to ass]t x 9 ?is s]mon h]et(ore1 & ,i am m afraid to ass]t x n[4 ,reason & scripture jo9 to tea* me1 t !re c be b "o ,god1 & ?is ,god is a ,_s4 ,:at di/9ctions may be 9 ?is "o ,_s1 ,i "k n3 ,yet1 s9ce ,i am fully e/abli%$ 9 ! belief ( ! ,deity ( ! bless$ ,?ree1 ?\gh ,i "k n ! mann] ( explication1 ,i d>e let ?is disc\rse appe> n[ 9 ! _w1 z be+ agreeable s f> to my pres5t s5tim5ts on ?is subject4 ,a l>g] & m p>ticul> acc\nt ( my mo/ mature ?\ght on ! doctr9e ( ! holy ,tr9ity1 may be se5 9 ! la/ s]mon ( my ?ird volume4--,april #h1 #agbi4 ,,two ,,s]mons ,on our ,appe>ance be=e ,god "h & h]eaft]4 ,deliv]$ 9 ,sir ,?omas ,abney's ,family at ,!obalds 9 ,h]t=d%ire1 at ! ,ev5+-wor%ip1 ,nov4 #be1 & ,dec4 #i1 #agaf4 ,to ! ,"r ,wor%ipful ,sir ,?omas ,abney1 ,knt4 & ,ald]man ( ,london4 ,,wor?y ,,sir1 ,:ile y 7 re/ra9$ by ! laws ( m5 f public wor%ip 9 t way :i* y h *os51 ,i also suff]$ ! same re/ra9t1 by ! provid5ce ( ,god conf9+ me to long sickness2 dur+ :i* "t ,i enjoy$ 9 y\r excell5t family1 _m happy conv5i5ces1 t[>d ! ease ( my affliction1 & ! recov]y ( my heal?4 ,i ?\ght x !re=e a necess>y piece ( *ri/ian gratitude1 t "s ( ! fir/-fruits ( my lab\rs %\ld be devot$ to y\r s]vice2 & ) ?is view ,i attempt$ su* m$itations z might be well suit$ to my own circum/ances ( conf9em5t1 z well z to y\rs2 t ,i might speak m s5sibly f ! he>t to y\r spiritual advantage1 & to ! pr(it ( all y\r h\sehold4 ,s9ce t "t x has pleas$ ! provid5ce ( ,god to take (f y\r re/ra9t entirely1 by ! repeal ( t unrighte\s law1 & to give y ! pleasures ( 8 sanctu>y2 yet ! review ( ^! disc\rses1 ?r\gh ! op]ation ( ! bless$ ,_s1 may r5ew "s useful m$itations1 :5 (f]$ f ! press z a te/imony ( public ?ankfulness1 & 9 ?is new =m propos$ to y\r p]usal1 by1 ,,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ,& ob$i5t s]vant1 ,"u _m obligations1 ,i4 ,,watts4 ,,s]mon ,,xiii4 ,appe>ance be=e ,god "h & h]eaft]4 ,,psalm xlii4 #b4--,:5 %all ,i come & appe> be=e ,god4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p4 ,! holy ,psalmi/ 0 n[ abs5t f 8 usual place ( public wor%ip1 & re/ra9$ f com+ ne> to ! ark ( ,god :i* 0 ! tok5 ( ! div9e pres5ce 9 ! days ( ! ,jewi% *ur*2 & :5 he _h be5 m$itat+ on 8 pa/ & pres5t circum/ances 9 ?is respect1 bo? :at he enjoy$ h]et(ore1 & :at he 0 depriv$ ( n[1 he breaks out into a div9e rapture3 ,z ! h>t pante? aft] ! wat]-brooks1 s pante? my s\l aft] !e1 ,o ,god4 ,& he goes on to describe ! frame ( 8 _s 9 ?is holy song3 ,! sub/ance & s5se ( ! :ole psalm is1 z x 71 epitomiz$ & drawn up into ^! few words1 :5 %all ,i come & appe> be=e ,god8 ,i %all n sp5d "t to %ew 9 h[ _m s5ses man may be said to appe> be=e ,god2 b %all cont5t myself to say1 t 9 ?is place x signifies att5dance on public wor%ip1 9 ! place :]e x 0 usually celebrat$ & p]=m$4 ,9 ! words ( ! ,psalmi/ we may f9d ! temp] ( 8 he>t express$ "u ^! two g5]al heads4 ,i4 ,a belief ( ! special pres5ce ( ,god 9 8 ord9ances ( public wor%ip4--,,ii4 ,an e>ne/ long+ aft] !m on t acc\nt4 ,i %all enl>ge a little on ea* ( ^!1 & make rem>ks z ,i g along1 "u ea* head4 ,fir/1 ,! words express ,david's firm belief ( ! special pres5ce ( ,god 9 8 ord9ances1 insomu* t he calls an att5dance on !m1 an appe>ance be=e ,god4 ,we are always 9 ! view ( ,god1 & e creature is nak$ & op5 9 8 sight1 & = ev] appe>s be=e him z ! all-see+ & all-kn[+ ,creator & ,gov]nor ( all ?+s2 b x is a peculi>1 a graci\s1 & fav\rable pres5ce ( ,god t belongs to 8 sanctu>y1 8 appo9t$ wor%ip3 ,god is tak+ special notice ( our c>riage t[>d him1 & manife/+ 8 designs ( special m]cy t[>ds u4 ,david well knew ?is1 t ! great end ( appo9t+ public wor%ip1 01 t !re might be a communication betwe5 ,god & man1 :o 7 s dreadfully sep>at$ by s93 ,he knew ! graci\s promise1 t :]e ,god record$ 8 "n1 !re w\ld he come & meet 8 p1 & bless !m2 ,ex4 xx4 #bd4 ,he knew :at s5sible tok5s ( div9e pres5ce 7 f\nd 9 ! sanctu>y2 !re 0 ! ark ( ,god1 & ! m]cy-seat t cov]$ x1 ^u :i* ,god dwelt 9 a bright %9+ cl\d betwe5 ! gold5 *]ubims1 to signify 8 dwell+ 9 light among ! glori\s angels 9 heav52 beside ! _m sweet exp]i5ces :i* ,david _h ( s5sible discov]ies ( ,god 9 c\nsel & grace1 /r5g? & consolation1 9 8 public wor%ip4 ,& h n *ri/ians1 "u ! gospel1 z great a reason to expect ! special pres5ce ( ,god among !m 9 8 ord9ances6 ,are !y n appo9t$ on purpose to br+ ,god ne> to u1 & to br+ u ne> to ,god8 ,h we n an express promise ( ,god himself1 dwell+ 9 fle%1 t :]e two or ?ree are ga!r$ toge!r 9 8 "n1 he w be 9 ! mid/ ( !m2 ,mat4 xviii4 #bj4 & is n ,*ri/ wor?y ( cr$it8 ,h we n 8 ^w !re publi%$ & prea*$8 ,do? n ,god appe> !re v em95tly1 9 ! glory ( 8 tru?1 9 ! beauty ( 8 hol9ess1 9 ! purity ( 8 comm&s1 9 ! t]ror ( 8 ?reat5+s1 9 ! sweetness ( 8 promises1 9 ! wond]s ( 8 wisdom & p[]1 & m amaz+ works ( 8 grace & love8 ,do? n ! ,"l discov] himself !re 9 ! maje/y ( 8 gov]nm5t1 9 ! miracles ( 8 provid5ce1 & ! div9e glory ( 8 =e-k 9 prophecies exactly fulfill$8 ,surely t man mu/ be bl9d inde$1 :o sees n ,god 9 ! scriptures4 ,w y say1 8,all ?is may be se5 & read at home 9 private1 z well z 9 a public assembly80 ,b y mu/ rememb] t ev5 ! writt5 ^w ( ,god 0 communicat$ to ! mo/ "p ( mank9d only 9 public wor%ip1 = "s ?\s&s ( ye>s3 = be=e ! art ( pr9t+ 0 inv5t$1 "o bible 0 sc>ce to be f\nd 9 sev]al hundr$ h\ses1 & v few ( ! common p 7 capable ( read+2 nor c\ld !y "k ! writt5 ^w1 b by _! att5dance on ! public m9i/rations ( x4 ,& 9 our day1 h[ _m are !y :o ei!r d1 or w "k v little ( religion1 b :at !y he> at *ur*4 ,besides ! writt5 ^w ( ,god is giv5 to be exp\nd$ by 8 m9i/]s1 t ! gospel be+ prea*$ at l>ge1 & ! tru?s ( x be+ p>ticul>ly appli$1 8 pres5ce & glory may appe> !re94 ,_m p>ts ( scripture are s obscure1 t ,god /&s1 z x 71 beh9d a veil1 or a curta91 till1 9 ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w1 ! s5se is expla9$1 ! veil remov$1 & ,god /&s =? to sight 9 ! op5 glories ( 8 maje/y1 or 8 m]cy4 ,x 0 = ?is purpose t ,*ri/1 at 8 dep>ture f e>?1 engag$ ! promise ( 8 pres5ce ) 8 m9i/]s 9 ! prea*+ ( 8 gospel4 ,lo ,i am ) y always ev5 to ! end ( ! _w2 ,mat4 xxviii4 #bj4 ,& is n ?is suffici5t gr\nd = m5 to expect & hope to see ,god !re8 ,besides all ?is1 h n *ri/ians enjoy$ bless$ exp]i5ces ( ! pres5ce ( ,god 9 8 sanctu>y1 9 ! assemblies ( 8 sa9ts8 ,"o c say1 8,i 0 all d>kness & ignorance1 & !re ,i f\nd div9e light1 discov]+ to me my s9 & mis]y1 & 8 salvation40 ,ano!r c say1 ,i 0 dead 9 s91 & f\nd my s\l rais$ to a div9e life !re2 8,i 0 m\rn+ & despair+1 & !re ,i f\nd a ^w ( support & holy joy1 su* z no m]e words ( m5 c\ld convey into me2 & ,i am =c$ to confess ,god 0 9 ?is place ( a tru?20 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #be4 ,rem>ks on ! fir/ head4--,i4 ,h[ mu* %\ld we gu>d hypocrisy 9 div9e wor%ip1 because x is an appe>ance be=e ,god8 ,we d !n1 9 a solemn mann]1 set ourselves be=e ,god1 &1 z x 71 humbly call ,god to look ^u u1 & take notice ( our he>ts4 ,let u rememb] ?is1 e "o ( u1 :5 we g to public wor%ip1 we d 9 effect say to ,god1 8,o ,"l1 we are always 9 ?y sight1 b 9 a special mann] we n[ come to %ew !e our he>ts1 to acqua9t !e humbly ) our wants1 our sorr[s1 & our s9s1 our desires & hopes20 & ,god w n hold him guiltless t takes 8 "n 9 va92 ,he is a jeal\s ,god1 he w n be mock$2 ,gal4 vi4 #g4 ,he is a ,_s1 & he w be wor%ipp$ 9 _s & 9 tru?2 ,john iv4 #bd4 ,he is %>p-sight$1 he sees ?r\gh our s\ls1 & kn[s ! ends & designs ( our com+1 :e!r to see creatures1 & be se5 ( !m1 or to see himself1 our ,creator3 ,:e!r to obs]ve ! modes1 dress1 & behavi\r ( our fell[-creatures on e>?1 or to le>n ! w ( ,god1 & ! mode ( heav54 ,suppose ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 8 human nature1 7 !re1 ^: eyes are z a flame ( fire1 & ?r\gh y\r c\nt5ances c disc]n ! mo/ secret ?\ght ( y\r s\ls1 w\ld y n /& 9 awe ( 8 maje/y8 ,w\ld n ?is glori\s appe>ance fix ! mo/ va9 & flutt]+ imag9ation 9 a pi\s solemnity8 ,h[ solicit\sly w\ld y wat* ov] y\r m9ds1 le/ !y w&] f wor%ip6 ,h[ c>efully w\ld y keep y\r he>ts6 ,or suppose y saw ! holy angels !re :i* att5d ! *ur*es 9 wor%ip1 w\ld y n be a%am$ to trifle 9 _! pres5ce8 ,& has n ! spiritual pres5ce ( ! great ,god z mu* real1 ?\gh invisible awfulness & maje/y 9 x6 ,h[ d p]sons bo? ( ! polite & ! vulg> _w1 all agree to dress f9e & gay1 & make ! be/ figure ( all ! week1 to appe> be=e m5 on ! day ( ! ,"l8 ,b let u rememb] t we come n only be=e m51 b be=e ! liv+ ,god1 9 ^: sight1 ornam5ts ( ! body are ( no acc\nt1 &1 ,o1 :at pa9s ought we to take1 to put on our be/ ornam5ts ( ! m9d6 ,to see t our graces all %9e1 :5 we are to /& be=e ,god6 ,& n to suff] "o va9 ?\ght1 "o corrupt affection to "w 9 u2 nor a spot or blemi%1 if possible1 to be f\nd ^u u6 ,alas6 :at millions ( hypocrites h we 9 ! _w8 ,h[ _m may we fe> 9 e congregation8 ,h[ _m come to att5d at pray]s1 b nev] seek to jo9 9 _! own wi%es & desires ) ! words ( him :o speaks8 ,h[ _m voices foll[ ! tune 9 a psalm1 b _! s\ls feel no joy1 no inw>d elevation ( praise8 ,h[ _m he> ! ^w z ! ^w ( man1 & _! he>ts h no s5se ( ,god speak+ to !m8 ,!y sit be=e ,god z 8 p1 b _! he>t goes aft] _! covet\sness2 ,ezek4 xxxiii4 #ca4 aft] _! idols ( bus9ess1 or c>nal pleasure1 aft] e va9 object ( _! eyes1 or va9] images ( ! fancy4 ,let u take he$ !re=e1 h[ we %ut our eyes1 or h>d5 our he>ts aga9/ a pres5t & a speak+ ,god2 = ! ^w ( ! ,"l is quick & p[]ful2 ,god speak+ by 8 et]nal ^w1 or by 8 m9i/]s 9 ! sanctu>y1 pi]ces ! secret recesses ( ! s\l & _s3 ,god sits !re3 disc]n+ ! int5ts & ?\ghts ( ! he>t2 all ?+s are nak$ & op5 be=e 8 eyes ) :om we h to d2 ,heb4 iv4 #ac4 ,,ii4 ,rem>k4 ,9 att5dance on public wor%ip1 we %\ld fix all our hope & expectation ( pr(it ^u ! pres5ce ( ,god 9 x2 = ! design ( ord9ances is to br+ u to appe> be=e ,god4 ,n[1 if 9 ?+s ( ?is life1 ,god %\ld be our *ief hope1 mu* m 9 ?+s ( ano!r2 ,ps4 lxii4 #e4 ,my s\l1 wait ?\ only ^u ,god1 my expectation is f him4 ,h[ ready are we1 ev5 9 spiritual conc]nm5ts1 to dep5d on outw>d =ms & c]emonials6 & to hope1 or despair ( success1 accord+ to "s circum/antial att5dants on wor%ip8 ,"o is ready to say1 8,if x 7 a nice enquiry into "s deep doctr9e1 ,i %\ld get some?+ by he>+ ! ^w40 ,ano!r compla9s1 8,alas6 ,if x _h be5 a s]mon ( grace & privileges1 ,i _h n be5 s c>eless 9 my att5tion1 nor wa/$ my "t40 ,& a ?ird satisfies 8 consci5ce ) ?is1 8,if ,i _h he>d moral duties en=c$ p[]fully on our practice1 !n ,i c\ld pr(it by ! prea*+2 or if he :o m9i/]s _h b m skill 9 compos+1 m f]v5cy ( spee*1 m w>m? 9 deliv]y1 m graceful pronunciations1 m /r5g? ( argum5t2 surely ,i %\ld feel m la/+ impressions ( religion "u e s]mon40 ,& ?us we g on f week to week1 & wor%ip )\t any s5sible b5efit1 because we seek all f m54 ,b1 alas6 if all ^! ?+s 7 exactly suit$ to our wi%es1 ! matt] ev] s agreeable1 ! mann] ev] s ent]ta9+1 ! voice ev] s *>m+1 & ! p]=mance ev] s affectionate2 if ,god be n !re1 !re is no la/+ b5efit2 ,paul may plant1 & ,apollos wat]1 b ,god gives ! increase3 #a ,cor4 iii4 #f4 ,! m9i/ration ( ! ^w is committ$ to man1 b n ! m9i/ration ( ! ,_s4 ,:at c a man d to give eyes to ! bl9d8 ,to give e>s to ! deaf8 ,c a man make ! lame to walk8 or raise ! dead to a div9e life8 & turn s9n]s into sa9ts8 ,:o is suffici5t = ^! ?+s8 ,a m9i/] is ready to say1 8,:5 %all ,i prea* to su* a p8 !y w\ld le>n & pr(it by my s]mons40 ,a *ri/ian is ready to say1 ,:5 %all ,i he> su* a m9i/]1 or p>take ( su* an ord9ance1 or he> a disc\rse on su* a subject manag$ 9 su* a p>ticul> me?od8 ,& !y are ready to g away disc\rag$1 z ?\gh all hope 7 gone1 :5 !y f9d a disappo9tm5t 9 ! pulpit2 z ?\gh ! graces ( ,god 7 conf9$ to a p>ticul> in/rum5t1 or z ?\gh ! words ( a man 7 our only hope4 ,:5 any ( u h be5 at *ur*1 & wait$ 9 ! sanctu>y1 let u exam9e :at did we g ?i!r to see2 a %ad[ ( religion8 ,an outside ( *ri/ian =ms8 a graceful orator8 ,! figures & %apes ( devotion8 ,surely !n we might ) z mu* wisdom1 & m innoc5ce1 h gone to ! wild]ness to see a re$ %ak5 ) ! w9d4 ,c we say z ! ,greeks at ! fea/2 ,john xii4 #ba4 ,we w\ld see ,jesus8 ,or1 z ,absalom2 #b ,sam4 xiv4 #cb4 ,x is to little purpose ,i am come to ,j]usalem1 if ,i may n see ! k+'s face4 ,to little purpose we g to *ur*1 or att5d on ord9ances1 if we seek n1 if we see n ,god !re4 ,,iii4 ,rem>k4 ,:at ev]la/+ ?anks are due to our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o ha? made way = our appe>ance be=e ,god ) com=t & hope8 ,y are call$ by ! "n ( *ri/ians1 y pr(ess to believe 9 him1 b y "k little :at y h to d ) him1 or :at use 8 "n is ( 9 religion1 if y c g daily to appe> 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god )\t him2 y "k n ! nature ( *ri/ianity1 if y d n feel a want ( ,*ri/ :5 y b[ y\rselves be=e ,god4 ,consid] a little :at ,god is1 & :at y are1 t y may h a due s5se ( ! necessity ( ,*ri/2 say to y\rselves1 8,i am go+ to appe> be=e ! great & glori\s ,god1 a ,god ( inf9ite p]fection1 & ,i am a little vessel ( m]e imp]fection & infirmity2 :at %all ,i d to /& 9 8 sight8 ,he is a ,god ( maje/y & judgm5t1 & ,i traitor1 a rebel by nature & action2 ,i want "s p]son to introduce me into 8 fav\r4 ,he is a ,god ( spotless hol9ess1 & ,i am defil$ ) a ?\s& s9s1 :o %all make me appe> lovely 9 8 sight6 he is a ,god ( inflexible ju/ice1 & ,i a guilty wret*1 a crim9al1 a malefactor1 already condemn$2 :o %all plead = me1 & obta9 a p>don80 ,o beg ( ,*ri/ to introduce y ) acceptance2 9 him alone c we appe> well-pleas+ to ,god3 ,he is ! belov$ ( ! ,fa!r1 & if we are ev] accept$1 x mu/ be 9 ! belov$2 ,eph4 i4 #f4 ,*ri/ appe>s n[ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = u1 9 ! virtue ( 8 blood & spotless ob$i5ce2 ,heb4 ix4 #ab1 #bd4 ,he :o once appe>$ ) s9 imput$1 0 made s9 = u1 & 0 treat$ z a s9n] 9 ! _w = our sakes1 n[ appe>s be=e ,god1 )\t s91 9 heav51 z our great ,high ,prie/ & ,surety1 to make u acceptable to ,god !re4 ,nor %\ld our w>me/ devotions1 nor our highe/ praises1 d>e to appe> !re )\t him4 ,rememb] t ! high prie/ himself among ! ,jews1 0 9 dang] ( dea?1 :5soev] he w5t into ! holy ( holies1 to appe> be=e ! tok5s ( ! div9e pres5ce1 if he _h n prop] g>m5ts ^u him1 & ! blood ( atonem5t ) him2 see ,ex4 xxviii4 #ce1 #dc4 ,lev4 xvi4 #b1 #ac1 #ad4 ,let ,a>on be clo!d1 & ! blood s spr9kl$1 sai? ! ,"l1 le/ he die4 ,h[ mu* m may we fe> de/ruction1 if we ra%ly1 or c>elessly1 come ne> & speak to ,god himself1 & yet neglect ! g>m5t ( righte\sness1 & ! blood ( spr9kl+1 & ,*ri/ our great ,m$iator4 ,rememb]1 ,o *ri/ian1 t = a s9n] to appe> be=e ,god )\t ! ,m$iator1 is a ?+ ( inf9ite t]ror1 & n ( com=t4 ,a traitor w\ld keep at ! f>!/ di/ance f ! pr9ce1 if he ha? no fri5d to speak a ^w = him !re4 ,to come & pres5t y\rselves be=e ,god z s9n]s1 )\t a ,savi\r1 w\ld be b to awak5 8 wra?1 & put him 9 m9d ( y\r guilt1 & 8 righte\s v5geance4 ,rememb] !re=e to take ,*ri/ ) y :5 y come ne> to ,god4 ,see ,eph4 ii4 #c1 #ac1 c4 8,we are by nature *ildr5 ( wra?1 & af> (f f ,god10 x is he only c br+ u ne>3--8,no man come? to ! ,fa!r b by me20 ,john xiv4 #f4 ,& z ?is is ! only appo9t$ way = s9n]s to appe> be=e ,god1 s x has be5 ! sweet exp]i5ce ( t5 ?\s& s\ls t !y h drawn ne> to ,god1 9 ?is mann]1 ) acceptance & delight4 ,he> :at _m a *ild ( ,god c tell y 9 ?is case3 8,:5 ,i _h ! fir/ sight ( my guilt & defilem5ts1 & beheld ,god 9 ! t]rors ( 8 hol9ess & ju/ice1 z a consum+ fire1 ,i 0 affright$ at ! ?\ghts ( appe>+ be=e him2 e ?reat5+ t ,i he>d1 ,i ?\ght x 0 pron\nc$ aga9/ me1 nor c\ld ,i delight myself 9 ! bless+s ( 8 gospel1 = !y 7 n m9e4 ,b :5 he 0 pleas$ to lead & draw me to ,*ri/1 ,i saw su* an all-suffici5cy ( atonem5t & righte\sness 9 him1 t w\ld answ] all ! dem&s t div9e ju/ice _h ^u me2 ,i joyfully accept$ ( ?is salvation1 ,i surr5d]$ myself z ! subject ( 8 sav+ grace3 ,& ?\gh n[ ,i behold ,god 9 ! same glori\s & dreadful attributes z be=e1 & behold myself /ill defil$ & s9ful1 yet ,i humbly d>e appe> be=e him daily & h\rly1 = ,jesus is my int]cessor1 he is my propitiation1 he is ! ,"l my righte\sness1 & my ,god sits ^u a m]cy-seat spr9kl$ ) ! blood ( ?is heav5ly sacrifice4 ,my s9s are _m & great1 & ! matt] ( my daily groan+2 ,i he> ! ?reat5+s & curses ( 8 holy law1 b !y affright me n f 8 pres5ce2 = 9 ! "n ( my ,m$iator ,i come1 :o ha? borne ! curse = me3 ,) humble p5it5ce1 & ) a lively fai?1 ,i draw ne> to a reconcil$ ,god1 & give et]nal ?anks to ! ,reconcil]40 ,,iv4 ,rem>k4 ,:at a bless+ x is to h _m h\ses ( ,god 9 ! nation :]e we dwell2 & ^? h\ses ( ,god ne> u6 ,god may say to u1 z to ,israel2 ,deut4 xxx4 #ab4 8,say n :o %all asc5d into heav5 to br+ ! ^w to u1 t we may he> x8 ,or1 :o %all g ov] ! sea1 c4 = ! ^w is v nigh to u40 ,we ne$ n travel s f> z ! ,jews1 ?ree times e ye>1 to public wor%ip2 & yet !y 8w5t f /r5g? to /r5g?1 till !y appe>$ be=e ,god 9 ,zion20 ,ps4 lxxxiv4 #g4 ,consid] "s nations :]e ,god is n wor%ipp$ aright1 & ha? no dwell+-place2 consid] h[ f> "s poor creatures come ev5 9 ?is isl&1 _m miles f _! own dwell+1 to appe> be=e ,god 9 8 ord9ances2 b ,god seats 8 ?rone1 z x 71 at our doors3 !re are _m synagogues ( ,god 9 our l&1 = u to appe> be=e him1 & _m ne> u 9 ! city :]e we dwell1 & ne> u too 9 ?is place ( retirem5t4 ,h[ valuable a privilege is x to dwell 9 a religi\s family1 9 a h\se ( ,god1 :]e !re is a *ur* 9 ! h\se1 z ,phil4 v]se #b4 :]e we (t5 appe> be=e ,god8 ,h[ gladly w\ld _m p]sons 7:o are 9 bett] circum/ances 9 ! _w ?an "s ( u enjoy7 ex*ange ^? bett] circum/ances = spiritual advantages su* z we h3 ,b "s ( y p]haps may say1 8,we may be sav$ )\t s mu* religion1 )\t s mu* ado ab\t ! wor%ip ( ,god 9 families or 9 *ur*es40 ,let me tell y1 if a religi\s family be n a pleasure to y1 heav5 itself _c af=d y pleasure2 = t is b "o great religi\s family1 ( :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! head3 ,& if ! bus9ess ( t place be n y\r delight1 y %all nev] h a place !re4 ,%all ,i ask ! s]vants ( ?is h\se1 :5 y are call$ 9 to morn+ & ev5+ pray]1 :at is y\r end8 ,d y come ) hope & desire to appe> be=e ,god8 ,or is x m]ely to obey ! ord]s ( ! h\se1 & comply ) ! cu/om ( ! family1 = ! sake ( y\r temporal int]e/8 ,ask y\rselves1 my fri5ds1 :at is x t br+s y 9 con/antly at ! seasons ( read+ & pray+8 ,is x a design to get ne> to ,god4 ,%all ,i ask ! *ildr51 :5 y come 9 at ! h\r ( wor%ip1 d y set y\rselves z be=e ,god8 ,d y\r ?\ghts g along ) ! words ( him :o prays8 ,d ye att5d to ! ^w read1 z ! ^w ( ,god1 :]eby y mu/ be judg$8 ,or d y satisfy y\rselves to we> out ! qu>t] ( an h\r1 9 sitt+ /ill1 or 9 kneel+ z o!rs d1 )\t ?\ghts ( ,god8 ,%all ea* ( u ask our own he>ts1 h[ d we pass ! "t ( daily wor%ip8 ,are we c>eful to lay aside all our ?\ghts ( ! _w1 t we may be at leisure = ,god8 ,rememb]1 t n only 9 ! morn+ & ev5+ devotion1 b at e meal we appe> be=e ,god3 ,n[1 d we jo9 9 pray] = a bless+ on our food & 9 giv+ ?anks8 ,or d we ?9k ! ^w ( "o :o speaks suffici5tly sanctifies & blesses ! meat = all :o ta/e x8 ,let u f>!r ask our consci5ces ?is "o "q1 d we rememb] ,god all ! day1 z ^? :o h appe>$ be=e him at wor%ip 9 ! morn+8 ,d we walk among m5 z ^? :o dwell 9 a h\se ( ,god8 ,d we eat1 & dr9k1 & speak1 & live1 z ^? :o pr(ess s mu* religion & wor%ip4 ,let u ?9k on ^! ?+s1 & consid] :o !re is among u t v5tures to trifle ) ! great & dreadful ,god 9 su* appe>ances be=e him8 ,or provoke him ) a conv]sation unsuitable to su* pr(essions8 ,bless$ be ,god1 !re is m ?an ! =m ( ,godl9ess f\nd 9 ! gov]n+ p>ts ( ?is family6 ,& ,i am p]suad$1 t n ! p>l\r only1 b ! mean] rooms are witnesses ( devotion & pi\s disc\rse3 ,b we are none ( u above ! ne$ ( self-enquiry2 & z we all appe> ) our bodies to wor%ip ,god daily1 me?9ks ,i w\ld n h "o s\l among u abs5t f ,god 9 ?is daily wor%ip4 ,?us h ,i f9i%$ ! fir/ g5]al head ( my disc\rse4 ,secondly1 ,! words ( ! text discov] to u an e>ne/ long+ aft] div9e ord9ances1 & ! pres5ce ( ,god 9 !m4 ,?is abundantly appe>s also 9 sev]al p>ts ( ?is psalm3 ,h[ m\rnfully do? ! ,psalmi/ compla91 & :at a pa9ful s5se he expresses ( 8 long abs5ce f ! h\se ( ,god6 v]ses #c1 #d4 ,:at a sweet & sorr[ful recollection he makes ( pa/ seasons ( delight 9 wor%ip8 ,my te>s h be5 my meat day & night1--my s\l is ca/ d[n & disquiet$1 ,i rememb] :5 ,i w5t ) ! multitude to ! h\se ( ,god1 ) ! voice ( joy & praise2 b n[ ,god seems to h =gott5 me1 v]4 #i4 ,h[ e>ne/ly do? he brea! aft] ! sanctu>y8 ,psalm lxiii4 & lxxxiv4 to see ?y p[]1 ,o ,god1 & ?y glory1 z he _h se5 x !re4 ,he borr[s metaphors & similitudes f "s ( ! mo/ vehem5t appetites ( nature to signify 8 /rong desires aft] ,god2 my fle% ?ir/e? = !e1 ev5 fa9te? = ! c\rts ( ! liv+ ,god4 ,& ?is is ! bless$ temp] ( a *ri/ian1 :5 9 8 "r frame2 he is nev] satisfi$ :5 q re/ra9$ f div9e ord9ances1 :e!r by p]secution1 by bani%m5t1 by ! unreasonable laws ( m51 or by afflictions & weaknesses laid on him by ! h& ( ,god4 ,he ?9ks ov] aga9 ^? seasons :]e9 he enjoy$ ! pres5ce ( ,god 9 wor%ip1 & ! recollection ( !m increases 8 desires ( _! return4 ,he wat*es e turn ( provid5ce1 & hopes x is work+ t[>ds 8 release3 ,:5 he sees ! doors ( 8 prison beg9 to op51 he is ready to break out ( conf9em5t1 & seize ! pleasure ( public wor%ip3 ,he ?9ks x long till he appe>s be=e ,god aga94 8,i h *os5 ,god1 sai? he1 = my highe/ good1 = my ev]la/+ portion1 & ,i w\ld will+ly (t5 resort to ! place :]e ,god ha? promis$ to communicate 8 bless+s1 & :]e ,i h s (t5 ta/$ t ! ,"l is graci\s40 ,rem>ks on ! second head4--,i4 ,h[ v diff]5t are !y f ! temp] ( ,david1 :o enjoy public ord9ances cont9ually1 & are we>y ( !m8 ,:o appe> be=e ,god frequ5tly on ! ,"l's day1 & yet cry1 :at a we>9ess is x1 :5 w ! ,sabba? be gone2 ,mal4 i4 #ac4 & iii4 #ad4 ,amos viii4 #e4 ,:5 %all we return to ! _w aga98 ,:at is ! reason ( ?is great av]sion to div9e wor%ip among ^? :o call !mselves *ri/ians8 ,truly ! greate/ "p h no?+ ( *ri/ianity besides ! m]e "n3 ,"s are /upid s9n]s1 & h no s5se ( div9e ?+s2 & !y ?9k x is all lo/ "t3 ,!y h no ne$ to come be=e ,god1 b t x is ! cu/om ( _! c\ntry1 or ( ! family :]e !y live1 & !y mu/ d x2 !y d n "k h[ to sp5d ! h\r else:]e )\t repro( & c5sure3 ,or !y come m]ely to see1 & to be se51 z is ! fa%ion ( ! l&4 ,"s p]haps h a s5se ( religion1 & yet !y _c look ^u ,god any o!rwise ?an z _! enemy1 & s !y come be=e him )\t any love or delight 9 8 company2 & !n no wond] if !y are we>y ( x4 ,!y d n come z fri5ds to take pleasure 9 8 pres5ce2 !y w\ld be well en\gh pleas$1 if !y c\ld live = ev] 9 ?is _w1 & nev] h any ?+ to d ) ,god3 ,_! *ief motive is ! fe> ( hell1 & !re=e !y drudge on 9 toilsome & undelightful religion4 ,& inde$ ?is is "o great reason :y s _m true *ri/ians feel no m long+ aft] ,god1 ei!r 9 public or 9 private wor%ip2 because1 ?\gh !y h "s fai? & "s cold hope1 yet !y are cont5t$ to abide 9 ?is /ate ( unc]ta9ty1 )\t joy or assurance1 & d n make x _! bus9ess to advance 9 *ri/ianity3 ,!y _c rejoice 9 ,god z _! fa!r1 or _! fri5d1 ) a lively s\l2 & !y f9d b little pleasure 9 8 h\se4 ,b x is a div9e pleasure1 & a-k9 to heav51 :5 a *ild ( ,god1 ) a lively fai? & joyful _s1 comes be=e ,god z 8 ,god1 & ent]ta9s himself ) all ! bless$ discov]ies t he makes ( 8 wisdom & grace 9 8 *ur*es1 ) all ! promises ( ! cov5ant1 ) all ! words ( love t ,god ha? writt5 9 8 book1 or publi%es 9 8 ord9ances by ! m9i/ry ( m54 ,he fe$s ^u heav5ly provisions 9 8 ,fa!r's h\se2 & :5 he dep>ts1 he ma9ta9s on 8 s\l a sweet sav\r ( heav54 ,b alas6 !re is a great )drawm5t ( ! ,_s ( ,god f 8 *ur*es2 a deadness ( he>t has seiz$ believ]s 9 our day1 & !y gr[ c>nal3 ,o pray t ! ,_s may return to ! sanctu>y aga96 ,,ii4 ,rem>k4 ,h[ com=table a ?+ w\ld x be1 to feel our s\ls long+ = div9e ord9ances m e>ne/ly aft] re/ra9t6 ,we %\ld le>n ! language ( ,jonah1 :5 9 ! belly ( ! :ale2 ,"l1 ,i am ca/ out ( ?y sight1 yet ,i w look aga9 t[>d ?y holy temple2 ,jonah ii4 #d4 ,i w look :ile ,i am at a di/ance1 & pray t[>d ! m]cy-seat1 9 hope & desire to come ne> ! sanctu>y4 ,we are too ready to gr[ indiff]5t1 & ?9k we c d well en\gh )\t ?is appe>+ be=e ,god8 ,we gr[1 z x 7 /rang]s to him by long abs5ce2 & ?\gh ! sacr$ correspond5ce 9 public be lo/1 yet sometimes x is n mu* regrett$3 ,?is is a frequ5t di/emp] ( ! s\l4 ,:5 fa/+ increases a regul> appetite1 x is a sign ( a heal?y con/itution2 b weakly natures are s ov]:elm$ ) a little fa/+1 t _! appetite is gone too4 ,_m *ri/ians may compla9 ( ?is1 & say1 8,?\gh ,i f9d "s reli% ( pleasure :5 ,i am 9 ! h\se ( ,god1 & among/ 8 sa9ts2 & ?\gh x 0 v pa9ful to me to endure ! fir/ mon?s ( conf9em5t1 yet a long re/ra9t has br\ght me "u ! spiritual disease1 t my appetite & desire gr[ feeble1 & my he>t too indiff]5t to public wor%ip40 ,n[ 9 ord] to enquire into ! temp] ( our spirits1 & to awak5 u to great] long+s aft] div9e ord9ances1 let u consid] :at are ! two *ief ends ( a *ri/ian 9 8 appe>ance be=e ,god3 ,x is ei!r to d some?+ = ,god by a public pr(ession ( 8 "n among m51 or to receive some?+ f him 9 ord] to our own com=t & salvation4 ,if we hope to receive1 ?is calls fai? into ex]cise2 if we endeav\r to d some?+ = 8 s]vice1 ?is awak5s our zeal4 ,n[1 is our fai? active8 ,is our zeal lively 9 ?is matt]8 ,"s *ri/ians h "o ( ^!1 "s ! o!r mo/ 9 ex]cise3 ,"s look mo/ at hon\r+ ,god 9 a public pr(ession1 "s at obta9+ "s s5sible b5efit & delight to _! own s\ls3 ,b x is be/ :5 bo? ( ^! invite u to ! sanctu>y1 & make u long aft] ! pres5ce ( ,god4 ,"s ( u1 x may be1 h f\nd ! "w ( grace & salvation begun on our s\ls at public wor%ip2 !re we 7 fir/ awak5$ & conv9c$ ( s91 !re we 7 fir/ l$ to ! k & fai? ( ,*ri/1 & p>don+ grace 0 reveal$ ) p[] by ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w2 !re=e we long aft] ! s9c]e milk ( ! ^w1 9 ! same public disp5sation ( x1 t we may gr[ !reby4 ,o!rs h be5 fav\r$1 x may be1 ) ! pres5ce ( ,god m abundantly 9 secret2 & read+1 & m$itation1 & secret pray]1 h be5 ! *ief s5sible in/rum5ts ( _! conv]sion1 sanctification1 & peace2 ^! !re=e1 sometimes h n ! same e>ne/ long+ aft] public prea*+ z o!rs h2 yet !y d cont9ually att5d on ! ord9ances ( ,*ri/ 9 public1 to ma9ta9 religion1 9 ! pr(ession ( x1 among m52 & !y ought to d x4 ,b ^! p]sons are mo/ 9 dang] ( gr[+ cold & indiff]5t4 ,i grant x is a glori\s & self-d5y+ temp]1 to ma9ta9 a w>m zeal to d mu* = ! hon\r ( ,god 9 ! _w1 ev5 ?\gh we enjoy b little ( him2 b ?is is n s frequ5t among m53 ,= we are usually drawn to ,god by ! bless+s we hope to receive2 & we %\ld consid]1 t an utt] neglect ( all ^? enjoym5ts ( ,god 9 ! s5sible increase ( grace & joy1 :i* are to be f\nd 9 public wor%ip1 is a sign t our fai? runs too l[3 ,we d n expect to receive mu* f ,god1 ev5 9 8 own appo9t$ me?ods2 & !re=e we gr[ neglig5t :e!r we wor%ip him 9 public or n4 ,o let ! s\l :o feels no?+ ( ?is neglig5ce1 b ma9ta9s a w>m desire ( ord9ances "u long re/ra9t1 rejoice & bless ! ,"l6 ,h[ev]1 :ile any ( u are conf9$1 our desires aft] ,god ought to appe> 9 ?is1 t we (t5 seek him 9 secret1 & are p]petually ) him 9 our ?\ghts2 t we take all prop] opportunities to lift up our s\ls to him 9 ! mid/ ( common affairs1 & ?us d :at we c to make up ! loss ( ! sanctu>y3 ,b we %\ld be /ill brea?+ also aft] *ur*-wor%ip1 & ! communion ( sa9ts2 = ,god love? ! gates ( ,zion m ?an all ! dwell+s ( ,jacob2 ,ps4 lxxxvii4 #b4 ,,iii4 ,rem>k4 ,o :at unhappy clogs ^! fle%ly s9ful bodies are to ! m9d6 ,h[ !y contradict ! be/ incl9ations ( ! s\l1 & =bid x to fulfil its spiritual desires6 ,! s\l w\ld appe> (t5 be=e ,god1 b ! fle% =bids3 ,! _s w\ld rejoice to be among *ri/ian assemblies1 b ! body is too (t5 conf9$ by sickness1 or by ! necess>y c>es t relate to ?is life1 ?is poor animal life1 t has s tr\blesome an influ5ce ^u ! noble/ enjoym5ts ( ! m9d4 ,! s\l w\ld wait ^u ,god :ole h\rs toge!r 9 prais+1 9 pray+1 9 he>+ ! ^w2 b ! body is weak1 ov]:elm$ ) a little att5tion1 & c be> no m4 ,! s\l wre/les & /rives aga9/ ! infirmities ( ! fle%1 & lab\rs h>d to abide ) ,god2 b ^! v wre/l+s & /riv+s ov]come langui%+ nature2 ! impot5ce ( ! fle% prevails aga9/ ! sprightlie/ ef=ts & vig\r ( ! m9d2 ! fle% prevails1 & ! _s mu/ yield4 ,?us we are dragg$ d[n f ! holy m\nt ( conv]se ) ,god1 & ! s\l1 :o is a-k9 to angels1 & employ$ 9 _! "w1 mu/ desc5d1 & lie idle1 to refre% ! animal4 ,9 va9 w\ld ! _s raise all its p[]s into lively & dev\t ex]cise1 if ! fle% gr[s fa9t "u a w>m affection1 x is =c$ to let g ! holy ?\ght1 & quit ! div9e pleasures ( religion1 until a bett] h\r return4 ,sometimes1 ?r\gh dr[s9ess1 & want ( natural spirits1 we gr[ /upid & heavy 9 religi\s duties1 & h b little s5se ( t ,god be=e :om we appe>4 ,sometimes1 ?r\gh excess ( spirits1 our imag9ation gr[s va9 & flutt]+1 & w&]s f> away f ! ,god :om we wor%ip4 ,if we fix our ?\ghts "o m9ute ^u ?+s ( ! highe/ importance & ! mo/ awful solemnity2 ! next fly+ idea cat*es ! m9d away1 & x is lo/ f ,god & devotion aga94 ,we appe> be=e ,god1 & disappe> aga92 we w&] into ! _w1 & return to ,god1 tw5ty times 9 an h\r4 ,our eyes & our e>s are con/ant witnesses ( ?is pa9ful weakness2 & unhappy in/rum5ts !y are to draw (f our s\ls f ! div9e/ m$itation4 ,e ?+ ar\nd u is ready to di/urb & div]t our feeble nature 9 ! mo/ heav5ly acts ( wor%ip3 ,poor brok5 wor%ip6 ,poor frail e/ate ( human nature6 ,b !re is a bless$ assembly ( bett] wor%ipp]s above3 ,awake our fai? & desire to jo9 !m6 & let ea* ( u say1 8,o :5 %all ,i g to t bright company1 & appe> among/ !m be=e ,god40 ,,s]mon ,,xiv4 ,appe>ance be=e ,god "h & h]eaft]4 ,,psalm xlii4 #b4--,:5 %all ,i come & appe> be=e ,god4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p4 ,by an appe>ance be=e ,god1 9 ! text we are to und]/& our att5dance ^u him 9 ! public ord9ances ( wor%ip2 & ! long+ desire ! ,psalmi/ _h to draw ne> unto ,god 9 8 ord9ances1 repres5ts to u ! "* ( e s9c]e *ri/ian1 :5 he enjoys 8 own "r frame1 & heav5ly temp] ( s\l2 ,he longs1 he brea!s aft] ^? seasons ( div9e improvem5t & com=t4 ,i %all make no fur!r repetition ( any ?+ be=e deliv]$2 b consid]+ t all our appe>ances be=e ,god 9 ?is _w 9 8 sanctu>y1 are b means to prep>e u to /& be=e ,god 9 ! _w t is to come2 ,i %all n ?9k myself at all to w&] f ! text1 if ,i sp5d my :ole "t1 at pres5t 9 %ew+ ! diff]5ce t is betwe5 our appe>ance be=e ,god on e>? "h1 & our appe>+ be=e him 9 ! o!r _w h]eaft]2 & ?is 9 ord] to awak5 ! s9n]1 & to enc\rage ! true *ri/ian4 ,!re are two great future appe>ances be=e ,god1 ! "o at judgm5t1 & ! o!r 9 glory 9 heav54 ,! "o belongs to all m51 ! o!r only to ! sa9ts4 ,& n[ t ,i may divide my disc\rse aright & give to e "o _! portion1 ,i w\ld beg leave *iefly to apply our g5]al appe>ance be=e ,god at judgm5t1 to ^? :o are unconv]t$1 & 9 a /ate ( s92 = we h reason to fe> t !re may be "s su* among u3 ,& ,i w apply ! bless$ appe>ance be=e ,god 9 heav5 to conv]t$ s\ls1 to :om only x belongs3 ,^! are ! p]sons :o h fai? & love1 & are 9 "s measure prep>$ to appe> & wor%ip !re4 ,fir/ !n1 ,let u consid] our appe>ance be=e ,god 9 judgm5t4 ,x is true1 at ! mom5t ( dea? our s\ls imm$iately /& be=e ,god to be judg$1 z well z our s\ls & bodies unit$1 %all /& toge!r !re 9 ! great day ( ! resurrection2 yet ,i %all n make any di/9ction ( ^! seasons n[1 le/ ,i %\ld multiply p>ticul>s2 b %all treat ( !m toge!r1 to awak5 ! secure & s9ful wor%ipp]1 :o appe>s be=e ,god "h 9 ! =m ( devotion3 ,& to put him 9 m9d he mu/ ere long /& be=e ,god 9 ano!r mann] ?an n[ he does1 & to set 8 ?\ghts at "w to comp>e "o ) ! o!r 9 ^! p>ticul>s3 #a4 ,! s9n] n[ appe>s ) "s degree ( will+ness 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 !n x is "u a t]rible con/ra9t4 ,a wick$ man may be will+ to come to public ord9ances = _m c>nal ends1 z to comply ) 8 sup]iors1 to foll[ ! cu/om ( ! family :]e he dwells1 to ga9 reputation among m51 to satisfy ! cries ( an awak5$ consci5ce2 = 8 consci5ce1 p]haps1 w n be easy )\t ! p]=mance ( "s duties2 & s he makes use ( div9e wor%ip1 & 8 public appe>ances be=e ,god1 z a k9d ( opiate1 to /upify an uneasy consci5ce1 & !re=e he has "s incl9ation & will+ness to come be=e ,god "h on e>?3 b at dea?1 & at ! g5]al resurrection1 he mu/ appe> :e!r he w or no2 ,heb4 ix4 #bg4 ,x is appo9t$ = all m5 once to die1 & aft] dea? ! judgm5t2 ,rom4 xiv4 #aj4 & #b ,cor4 v4 #aj4 ,we mu/ all appe> be=e ! judgm5t seat ( ,*ri/4 ,! angels %all ga!r ! elect f ! f\r qu>t]s ( ! _w1 & br+ !m ne> to ! judge ) pleasure2 b s9n]s %all be dragg$ t[>d t awful tribunal1 & be =c$ to abide ! trial4 ,:ile ! believ]1 :o walks 9 lively fai?1 says1 ,:5 %all ,i come into t _w ( spirits1 & appe> !re be=e ,god8 ! s9n] wi%es t day may nev] come3 ,o t ,i might live = ev] on e>?6 t ,i might = ev] conv]se ) m51 & nev] see ! face ( t ,god :o hates me1 & :om ,i h nev] lov$4 ,o t dea? might make an utt] end ( me6 ,o t ! grave w\ld cov] me = ev]1 t ,i might rise no m4 ,& :5 t dreadful day comes1 !n1 8,fall on u1 rocks2 !n1 m\nta9s press u d[n1 & conceal u = ev] f ! wra? ( ,god & ! ,lamb20 z 9 ,rev4 vi4 #ae1 #af4 t outcry is repres5t$4 ,b !y mu/ /& & see ! t]ror2 !y are con/ra9$ to he> ! glori\s & dreadful s5t5ce1 ,do/ ?\ believe ?is1 ,o my s\l6 & can/ ?\ be cont5t to live unprep>$ = ! solemnities ( ?is day8 #b4 ,"h s9n]s appe> l ! sa9ts ( ,god 9 disguise2 b !re z s9n]s1 op5ly guilty1 & expos$ to light3 ,"h n sep>at$ f ! sa9ts 9 ! place ( wor%ip1 !re suffici5tly di/+ui%$ & divid$ f all :o love ,god1 & t wor%ip him 9 _s3 ,= :5 a s9ful s\l goes out ( ! body to appe> be=e ,god1 e angel 9 heav5 kn[s him2 he is nak$ )\t a cov]+ ( disguise1 z well z )\t ! cov]+ ( a ju/ify+ righte\sness2 & ^u ?is acc\nt he appe>s all guilty1 n only be=e ! se>*+ eye ( ,god1 & ! t]ror ( 8 ang]1 b also be=e ! bless$ spirits :o are ne> ! ?rone4 ,"h ^? :o are 9 ! same assembly1 "k n :e!r we are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 or ! *ildr5 ( ! devil2 b 9 ! _w ( spirits1 all ! *ildr5 ( ,satan are z mu* di/+ui%$ f ! *ildr5 ( ,god z an angel ( light is f a _s ( d>kness4 ,?is fle% is a disguise to ! s\l1 a ?ick cl\d to cov] a ?\s& hypocrisies2 b at ! great day ! nak$ s\l mu/ be kn[n2 ,all nations %all be ga!r$ be=e him1 & he %all sep>ate !m "o f ano!r1 z a %eph]d divide? ! %eep f ! goats2 ,mat4 xxv4 #cb4 ,jesus %all sep>ate ! "o f ! o!r2 & :at w ! s9n] say at t day8 8,i h on e>? appe>$ be=e ,god among ! sa9ts1 b n[ ,i mu/ = ev] dwell ) my companions 9 iniquity1 ) my p>tn]s 9 ev]la/+ burn+s2 ,i am s l to ! spirits ( hell1 n[ ,i am undress$1 & dive/$ ( all disguise1 t ,i see myself ju/ly divid$ = ev] f ! sa9ts1 & a fit companion = none b devils40 ,o :o c tell ! torm5t t is conta9$ 9 su* a self-condemn+ reflection z ?is8 #c4 ,s9n]s appe> n[1 & take no notice ( ,god z ,creator1 or ,*ri/ z ,m$iator & ,savi\r2 b at ! appe>ance 9 judgm5t x w be impossible to /& be=e ,god1 & n take notice ( him4 ,he appe>s !re z a ,god ( t]rible & inc5s$ maje/y1 & !y mu/ see him2 & ,jesus ,*ri/ sits !re1 & mu/ be se51 n z ! ,savi\r to secure !m1 b ! judge ready to condemn !m to ev]la/+ puni%m5t2 ,rev4 i4 #g4 assures ( ?is day1 & speaks ( x z already come3 ,behold1 he come? ) cl\ds1 & e eye %all see him1 & !y also :i* pi]c$ him2 & all k9dr$s ( ! e>? %all wail because ( him4 ,i %all behold him1 says ! wret*$ ,balaam1 b n nigh2 ,num4 xviv4 #ag4 n z my ,god1 ne> me1 b z my enemy1 af> f me4 8,n[ ,god speaks ) ! voice ( m]cy 9 ! *ur*1 & ,i turn a deaf e> to him1 may ! s9n] say1 b !n x is ! language ( ju/ice & v5geance3 ,o t my e>s & my eyes 7 seal$ up = ev]3 = 8 looks1 8 words1 8 actions1 smite my s\l ?r\gh ) a ?\s& torm5ts40 ,x is impossible = ! wick$ to turn _! eyes f ,god 9 t day1 :]eas n[ = a :ole h\r or two1 9 8 wor%ip1 _! he>ts are n once fix$ ^u him4 ,a ,god ( hol9ess w be se5 on 8 seat ( judgm5t2 & ! s9n] :o w n see1 %all see1 & be conf\nd$ at ! sight4 ,?9k ( ?is1 ,o my s\l6 & :5 ?\ f9de/ ?y ?\ghts w&]+ f ,god 9 ! next duty ( wor%ip1 take ?is awful h9t to recal !m aga94 #d4 ,n[ ! s9n] appe>s be=e ,god z on a ?rone ( grace2 !re on a ?rone ( ju/ice3 n[ 9 a /ate ( trial3 !re = a f9al s5t5ce4 ,he comes n[ to he> ! g5]al language ( ,god to m52 !re to he> 8 own p>ticul> judgm5t f ! same ,god2 n[ ! s9n] /&s 9 ! *ur*1 9 a g5]al assembly3 & he /&s )9 ! rea* ( a g5]al promise3 ,he t believes %all be sav$2 he t confesses1 & =sakes 8 s9 %all f9d m]cy3 ,b !n ! book ( all ! promises is = ev] %ut1 & x is decl>$ by ! ,judge1 t n "o ( !m belongs to him3 ,he ha? refus$ all ! (f]s ( grace1 & ! day ( grace is gone = ev]4 ,n[ he /&s1 & he>s ! g5]al ?reat5+ ( ! ^w3 ,! s\l t s9ne? %all die2 ! wages ( s9 is dea?3 he t believe? n %all be damn$2 he t s[e? to ! fle% %all ( ! fle% reap corruption3 ,yet he may escape all ^! ?reat5+s4 ,b 9 ! great & la/ day he he>s 8 own "n1 z x 71 read toge!r ) ea* ( ^! ?reat5+s1 & unit$ to !m all3 8,?\ art ! imp5it5t s9n]1 & ?\ mu/ die = ev]8 ?\ ha/ n believ$ 9 ,*ri/3 & ?\ art ! p]son :o %all be = ev] damn$40 ,n[ he appe>s be=e ,god1 & ?\gh he is1 z to 8 /ate2 at a di/ance f him1 yet he may be conv]t$ & br\ght ne>2 he he>s ^! bless$ words2 ,mat4 xi4 #bh4 ,come all ye t are we>y & heavy lad51 & ,i w give y re/4 ,is4 xlv4 #bb4 ,look unto me1 ye t are at ! ends ( ! e>?1 & 9 imm$iate dang] ( hell1 & be ye sav$4 ,b !re ! only ^w is1 dep>t f me1 ye curs$1 into ev]la/+ fire2 = ,i h n "o ^w ( promise1 ( enc\ragem5t1 or ( com=t = y4 ,because he appe>s n[ 9 a /ate ( trial1 x is ) "s hope ( obta9+ p>don2 b !re he /&s only wait+ = ! s5t5ce ( dea?1 & !re=e ) ev]la/+ despair3 ,he appe>s !re guilty 9 op5 light1 & 8 condemnation is c]ta9 & un*angeable4 ,believe ?is1 s9n]1 n[ 9 ?is life2 ! wra? ( ,god lies heavy ^u y2 ,john iii4 #cf4 b ?is wra? may be remov$2 ! condemnation t is n[ ^u y f ! law1 may be rev]s$3 ! gospel is ready to take x (f1 if y receive ?is gospel3 ,b !re1 be=e ! judgm5t seat1 e s\l :o is f\nd 9 8 s9s1 falls "u an et]nal curse1 & )\t repeal3 t condemnation %all nev] be remov$2 = imm$iate execution foll[s ^u ! s5t5ce4 ,n[ ! s9n] appe>s be=e ,god1 & he>s su* words ( compassion z ^! are3 8,i delight n 9 ! dea? ( a s9n]1 ,i w\ld h him turn & live2 ,i propose ! me?od ( reconciliation & life20 ,b !n ! ,"l sits ^u a ?rone ( judgm5t1 & he %all laugh at ! calamity ( ! wick$1 & ! ob/9ate s9n]'s di/ress2 = pity & compassion are = ev] hid f 8 eyes4 ,n[1 :o is !re among u able to be> ! sight ( a provok$ ,god1 :o is inf9ite 9 p[]1 t]rible 9 maje/y1 & has ab&on$ all compassion4 #e4 ,! s9n] n[ appe>s (t5 be=e ,god2 !re b once1 & is = ev] driv5 f 8 pres5ce3 ,"h1 if y meet ) no com=t f ,god 9 "o ord9ance1 y may f9d x 9 ! next2 b !n y %all be puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & ! glory ( 8 p[]2 #b ,!ss4 i4 #i4 ,h[ w y long = su* seasons aga91 :5 y are = ev] %ut out f !m8 8,o t ,i _h b "o ,"l's-day m to sp5d 9 ! s]vice ( ,god6 h[ w\ld ,i lab\r & wre/le ) ,god 9 pray]1 t ,i might become a new creature60 ,b 9 hell ! days are all alike1 !y are all d>k & /ormy2 !re is n "o day ( sun%9e1 n "o sabba?1 n "o h\r ( re/4 8,h[ did ,i mock ,god on e>?1 mu/ ! s9n] say1 :5 ,i appe>$ be=e him6 & aft] ,i _h mock$ him once1 ,i trifl$ aga9 & aga92 b n[ ,i f9d he is a ,god :o w n be mock$2 ,i see he is a t]rible maje/y1 & ,i am driv5 = ev] f all 8 grace & compassion1 & %all see 8 face no m40 ,use4 ,all ! use ,i %all make ( ?is head1 is only to urge ^u y\r m9ds a practical belief1 & a lively s5se ( ?is appe>ance be=e ,god at judgm5t4 ,mu/ we all /& be=e ! judgm5t seat ( ,*ri/8 ,d we ?9k we are ready8 ,:at answ] d our own consci5ces give1 :5 we make t enquiry8 ,am ,i prep>$ to appe> be=e ,god ! ,judge8 ,h ,i b little hope1 & yet c ,i satisfy myself to lie d[n at night1 & arise 9 ! morn+1 & h ?is hope n increas$8 ,h ,i s little expectation ( my appe>+ well !re1 & yet re/ cont5t$ "u x8 ,d ,i wor%ip n[ ) t s9c]ity & devotion1 z ^? :o mu/ h]eaft] come to be judg$8 ,c\ld we1 d>e we1 indulge ourselves 9 ! neglect ( any duty1 or commission ( any s91 or c>eless p]=mance ( ! religi\s s]vices we owe to ,god1 at ! rate we n[ d1 _h ?is great appe>ance be=e ,god at judgm5t be5 (t5 ^u our ?\ghts8 ,alas6 ^! ?+s vani% f our m9ds1 _m times1 toge!r ) ! brea? & air t =ms ! words3 ,bus9ess1 or c>es1 or ! div]sions ( ?is life1 turn away ! s\l f ,god & judgm5t1 ,we dwell 9 fle%1 we see n ,god1 & we are ready1 fooli%ly1 to imag9e t we %all nev] see him3 ,we ?ru/ ?is h\r at su* a di/ance1 z ?\gh x w\ld nev] come2 we put x af> (f z an evil day4 ,b let u /& /ill "h1 & consid] a little3 ,?is ev5+ we are come to appe> be=e ,god 9 wor%ip2 we see ourselves "h1 & see ea* o!r2 we are sure x is a reality1 & n a dream2 yet sev5 ye>s ago1 ?is ev5+ 0 at s va/ a di/ance f u1 t we sc>ce knew h[ to realize x to our ?\ghts1 & make x1 z x 71 pres5t3 b n[ all t long di/ance is vani%$1 & ?is ev5+ is come2 ^? days are all pass$1 & ?is h\r is ^u u4 ,?us x is 9 ! case ( dea? & judgm5t4 ,sev5 ye>s h5ce1 x is mo/ likely1 "s "o or m ( u1 & p]haps e "o ( u1 %all appe> be=e ! b> ( ,god our ,judge2 t appo9t$ h\r w come h[ev] x seem af> (f n[2 & !n x w be z real an appe>ance z ?is pres5t h\r is1 b a mu* m solemn "o3 we %all see & feel ourselves !re1 & "k x is n a dream1 b an awful reality4 ,consid] fur!r1 t x c be b a few sev5 ye>s m1 be=e e "o ( u mu/ c]ta9ly appe> at ! judgm5t-seat ( ,god2 & z long z ^! ye>s seem n[1 yet !y w quickly fly away1 & ! la/ h\r w be ^u u4--,?9k h[ _m ( y\r acqua9tance1 9 sev5 ye>s pa/1 h made _! appe>ance be=e ,god1 h pa/ _! f9al trial1 & receiv$ _! ev]la/+ s5t5ce3 ,& ea* ( u may say1 8,:y %\ld n ,i be ! next8 ,:at is !re 9 my nature1 or 9 my circum/ances t c secure me aga9/ ! summons ( dea? & judgm5t80 ,x may be b a few days be=e we are call$2 & is e "o ( u "h ready8 ,?is is a "q ( inf9ite importance1 & let u n give re/ to our s\ls1 till we c answ] x to our satisfaction4 ,o h[ %\ld we live6 h[ %\ld we act6 h[ %\ld we speak6 h[ %\ld we wor%ip6 if ?is 7 always ^u our he>ts8 ,o t we c\ld b realize ^! awful ?+s to our m9ds1 & make !m m famili> to our ?\ghts daily6 ,c\ld s9n]s !n be "o day cont5t$ )\t conv]t+ grace1 & )\t a ju/ify+ righte\sness8 ,c\ld !y any long] refuse ! m]cy ( ! gospel1 & ,jesus ! ,savi\r8 ,c\ld !y be satisfi$ to appe> all guilty be=e ,god1 & no fri5d !re to speak = !m8 no int]cessor to plead = !m8 none to und]take _! cause8 ,c\ld !y g on to s9 ) a neglig5t m9d1 if !y ?\ght ! judgm5t-door j op5+ ^u !m1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ at h&8 ,c\ld x be possible we %\ld h su* cold & lazy desires aft] a ,savi\r & 8 salvation1 if we ?\ght our ev]la/+ happ9ess or mis]y dep5d$ ^u ! next day1 ! next h\r1 or ! next mom5t8 ,= we "k n h[ soon ! summons may come1 & /ate u be=e 8 tribunal4 ,,ii4 ,! second "p ( my disc\rse leads me to consid] ! bless$ diff]5ce t !re %all be betwe5 a *ri/ian's appe>+ be=e ,god 9 heav51 & 8 appe>ance "h 9 div9e ord9ances be=e ,god on e>?8 & by a comp>ison ( ^! two1 may ! ,_s ( ,god awak5 our fai?1 our hope1 our love1 & our joy1 & all jo9 to promote our sanctification6 ,! diff]5ces !n betwe5 our /&+ be=e ,god 9 wor%ip n[1 & our wor%ipp+ be=e ,god 9 heav51 are su* z ^!3 #a4 ,n[ ! true *ri/ian appe>s 9 a mix$ assembly ( sa9ts & s9n]s3 !re ! assembly is all holy1 & n "o s9n] among/ !m4 ,"h s9c]e s\ls & hypocrites meet toge!r 9 wor%ip2 !re ! hypocrite is = ev] bani%$4 ,9 ! h\ses ( ,god on e>?1 ! wick$ ,canaanites w m+le ) ! *ildr5 ( ,israel2 b 9 8 temple 9 heav51 e "o is an ,israelite inde$2 ,!re %all no m be f\nd a ,canaanite 9 ! h\se ( ! ,"l ( ho/s2 ,ze*4 xiv4 #ba4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,god "h1 are "u a veil ( infirm & s9ful fle%1 & 9 ! lik5ess ( s9n]s2 !re !y are unveil$ & ackn[l$g$ to be ! sons & daught]s ( ! ,almighty2 #a ,john iii4 #a1 #b4 ,behold :at mann] ( love ! ,fa!r ha? be/[$ ^u u1 t we %\ld be call$ ! sons ( ,god6 ,b ! _w kn[s u n2 nay1 we are n at _m times kn[n to ourselves2 b :5 he comes :om we h tru/$1 !n we %all be kn[n & di/+ui%$ f ! _w1 z ,god's only begott5 ,son2 & we %all be kn[n & di/+ui%$ z ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 all relat$ & a-k9 to him3--,:5 he appe>s we %all be l him1 = we %all see him z he is2 #a ,john iii4 #b4 & %all suffici5tly be di/+ui%$ f all :o belong n to ,*ri/4 ,"h a *ild ( ,god1 9 ! sanctu>y1 is deeply humbl$ at ! m5tion ( ! "n ( ,god2 b 8 humility is n se54 ,"h 8 zeal k9dles at ! proposal ( a duty1 b x burns ) a hidd5 flame3 ,"h 8 love is at "w1 8 hope is aris+1 8 joy is gett+ up to heav51 :5 he is engag$ 9 ! m$itation ( a com=table promise1 or "s ( ! bless$ privileges ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god2 :ile ^? :o are ar\nd him1 ev5 8 next neighb\r :o sits close to him1 kn[s no?+ ( ! holy work+s ( 8 he>t1 & ! brea?+s ( 8 s\l t[>ds ,god3 ,b !re ! :ole assembly %all wor%ip ) "o he>t1 & "o s\l1 & n "o w&]+ wor%ipp]1 or "o w&]+ ?\ght 9 wor%ip4 ,we are ready to compla9 "h1 t we ourselves "k n :e!r we %all be accept$ or no2 ?r\gh ! weakness ( fai?1 want ( hol9ess1 decay ( zeal 9 our spirits1 & t deg5]acy we sometimes f9d & feel 9 ourselves1 we are (t5 ready to d\bt1 & almo/ ^u ! bord]s ( despair4 ,?is is ! case ( _m a poor1 trembl+ *ri/ian2 b !re e "o %all wor%ip ) /r5g? ( joy1 livelie/ delight1 & w>me/ zeal & affections3 & be assur$ 8 graces are all true1 = he %all see !m all 9 ! light ( glory4 ,?is suspicion or jeal\sy ( ourselves1 flatt5s our devotion _m a "t "h1 & takes away ! pleasurable s5sations ( religion1 because we ourselves "k n :e!r ,god accepts u or no3 ,!re a full assurance ( our be+ belov$ ( ,god1 & be+ = ev] accept$ ( him1 %all make e ex]cise ( devotion a mo/ agreeable & p]fect pleasure4 ,o my s\l1 h[ %\ld x quick5 ?y race1 & exalt ?y joy1 to ?9k h[ fa/ ?\ art remov+ f ?is _w ( s9n]s1 & f all ?y own d\bts & fe>s1 to a glori\s assembly ( holy s\ls1 :]e n "o d\bt1 or fe> %all rema9 9 _! consci5ces1 nor 9 ?9e6 #b4 ,9 ?is _w ! sa9t appe>s among a few to wor%ip 8 ,god1 b !n among millions4 ,n[ _m times we h wor%ipp$ 9 a secret corn]1 = fe> ( m52 b !n x is all 9 public glory3 = !re all ! wor%ip t is paid1 is ! e/abli%$ wor%ip ( ! :ole c\ntry2 & hon\rs1 & k+doms1 & weal?1 are all on t side3 ,all ! inhabitants are made ri* = ev]1 ) ! ri*es ( heav52 & all ! *ildr5 ( ,god are ! sons & daught]s ( a k+1 & all heirs & possessors ( glory1 & reign toge!r ) ! ,"l ,jesus3 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 #b ,tim4 ii4 #ab4 ,"h _m times ! *ildr5 ( ,god are =c$ to be sep>ati/s f _! neighb\rs & fell[-citiz5s1 !y are divid$ f ! multitudes & cr[ds ( mank9d1 !y are b a little flock2 b !re !y %all %9e 9 ! mid/ ( ! g5]al assembly ( ! fir/-born1 & a great multitude :i* no man c numb]2 ,rev4 vii4 #i4 t ) victories & songs are = ev] address+ ! ?rone ( ,god & ! ,lamb4 ,o :5 %all ,i he> ! voice f heav5 say1 ,come up hi!r8 #c4 ,n[ we wor%ip 9 a way ( prep>ation2 !re = enjoym5t & full delight4 ,ord9ances "h are b slight %ad[s1 & v fa9t & imp]fect resemblances ( :at ! wor%ip 9 heav5 %all be4 ,n[ ! ^w ( ,god is spok5 by a man1 & x loses mu* ( ! div9ity & p[]1 by ! means ( conveyance2 !re x w be spok5 by ,god himself to our spirits1 or by our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 to ! e>s ( our bodies1 rais$1 sanctifi$1 & immortal2 & our s\ls %all receive z mu* ( ! express ideas1 z ,god designs to convey by all 8 conv]sation ) t sanctifi$ numb]3 nor %all !y miss ( any ( ! beauty1 or _s1 or p]fection1 ( ^? ?\ghts :i* ,god himself w\ld impress ^u u4 ,n[ 9 ! lett]s ( ! bible we read ! good-w & m]cy ( ,god to s9n]s2 b !re1 9 a f> bright] mann] ( conveyance1 9 ?y light %all we see light2 ,ps4 xxxvi4 #i4 ,"h we seek ! ,fa!r & ! ,son2 ! "o z our happ9ess1 ! o!r z ! way to ! enjoym5t ( t happ9ess1 z !y are usually repres5t$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god3 ,!re we %all say1 ,we h f\nd him :om our s\ls desire & love1 & %all be = ev] happy 9 8 pres5ce4 ,our bus9ess n[ 9 ?is _w is to get a "r temp] & frame3 !re to practise & indulge ! joy4 ,happy s\ls1 :o are ?us prep>$ 9 ! out] c\rts to draw nigh & wor%ip )9 ! veil6 ,n[ we appe> ) imp]fect s]vices1 & poor improvem5ts1 !re ) glori\s & complete wor%ip3 ,= "h we see ,god b z 9 a glass d>kly2 !re face to face2 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #ab4 ,n[ we c h 8 glory1 or 8 grace repres5t$ to u b 9 "p1 9 a small measure1 & accord+ to our poor capacities ( receiv+2 !re we %all see him z he is1 & "k z we are kn[n4 ,:at are our pray]s1 :at are our praises "h8 our praises :5 (f]$ up 9 a song1 or 9 pla9] language1 9 comp>ison ) ^? t are paid to ,god above8 ,n[ we speak ( him :om we h n se51 !re=e we speak 9 s imp]fect a mann]3 ,!re we %all he> & speak ( him :om we see or "k m intimately3 ,n[ we appe> be=e ,god1 & br+ too mu* ( ! _w ) u2 !re we leave ! _w & g to ! ,fa!r1 ,god & ,*ri/ are too mu* =gott51 or !y are too (t5 ?ru/ out ( our m9ds by va9 ?\ghts1 ev5 :5 we ourselves are nev] s desir\s to sp5d an h\r or two ) ,god2 :at int]ruptions d we f9d8 ,:at long blanks divide ! sev]al petitions ( our pray]1 & break (f ! m$itation :ile we /& be=e ,god to wor%ip him8 ,we h _m enemies )9 & )\t1 :o /& ready to seize away our s\ls f ,god1 & to rob him ( our devotion3 ,va9 fancies call u aside1 & our s5ses turn (f our m9ds f heav54 ,!re %all be ev]la/+ wor%ip above1 )\t "o imp]t95ce int]pos+2 no trifles !re to div]t u1 & sep>ate "o "p ( our wor%ip f ! o!r3 !re all ! p[]s & faculties ( nature %all p]petually be engag$ 9 ! bus9ess & bless$ness ( t /ate4 ,glori\s wor%ip1 & bless$ wor%ipp]s6 fit = ! pres5ce ( ! ,maje/y ( heav54 #e4 ,i might say1 ,we come ) v little com=t1 & _m disc\ragem5ts1 to appe> be=e ,god on e>?2 b !re ) ev]la/+ consolation4 ,we come n[ to ! ^w1 & we g away aga91 h>dly he>+ ! voice ( ,god 9 8 ^w or see+ 8 c\nt5ance1 b !re we %all be = ev] ne> him2 no wall ( fle%1 or ( s9 to divide u4 ,n[ we are defil$ ) guilt1 & a%am$ to lift up our faces t[>ds heav51 & blu% ev5 :5 our he>ts are nev] s s9c]e2 b !re we %all come ne> to ,god1 ev5 to ,god 9 glory1 & n be afraid ( him2 !re we %all see a ,god undefil$1 ourselves also be+ undefil$2 a ,god ( spotless purity1 & ourselves )\t blemi% be=e ! ?rone2 our g>m5ts wa%$ :ite 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb1 & nev]1 nev] to be defil$ aga92 t is ! glory & pleasure ( a *ri/ian4 ,!n we %all appe> )\t spot1 or wr9kle1 or any su* ?+2 )\t guile 9 our m\?s1 or vanity 9 our he>ts2 )\t fault be=e ,god1 & !re=e )\t pa92 )\t sorr[1 & )\t fe> = ev]1 ev5 ?\gh we /& be=e ,god 9 all 8 maje/y2 = we are assur$ ( 8 m]cy4 ,n[ we wor%ip ) pray]s & te>s1 because ( _m & heavy burd5s1 sorr[s & s9s2 b !n ) ev]la/+ songs & joy on our heads2 ,is4 xxxv4 #aj4 ,if we _h a pa9ful & liv+ s5se ( ^! ?+s1 ( ! w&]+s1 temptations1 burd5s1 & defilem5ts1 t m+le ) our wor%ip "h1 we %\ld cry al\d1 & say1 ,h[ long1 ,o ,"l1 h[ long8 #f4 ,la/ly1 ,n[ we appe> & dep>t aga91 b !n we %all abide ) ,god = ev]4 ,n[ we g d[n f ! m\nt ( conv]se ) ,god1 into ! _w ( temptation1 & s91 & bus9ess1 & c>e3 ,we appe> ^u m\nt ,horeb1 or ,pisgah1 & we take a little view ( ! promis$ l&3 b we g d[n aga9 z ! *ildr5 ( ,israel did1 to fight ) ! ,canaanites1 ! giants t are 9 ! valley1 our mighty s9s1 our /rong corruptions4 ,9 ?is valley ( te>s we mu/ h a conflict be=e we get to ! promis$ l&2 !re e wor%ipp] has 9 8 h& a palm ( complete victory2 ,rev4 vii4 #i4 & he is = ev] dis*>g$ f fight+3 ,him t ov]come? w ,i make a pill> 9 ! temple ( my ,god2 & he %all g no m out2 ,rev4 iii4 #ab4 ,s necess>y is ! pres5ce ( ! sa9ts 9 heav51 t our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ has repres5t$ !m z pill>s ( t build+4 ,god dwell+ 9 ! mid/ ( 8 sa9ts1 c\nts himself dwell+ 9 "o ( 8 glori\s heav5s3 & e sa9t !re is1 z x 71 a pill>1 & a support ( x3 ,we are lively /ones 9 t build+ 9 :i* ,god w = ev] inhabit4 ,n[ we come to ! h\se ( ,god z visitants2 b !re z inhabitants1 z ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 :o abide = ev] 9 ! h\se3 ,!re e sa9t obta9s :at holy ,david wi%$ =1 & t 9 ! lit]al p]fection ( x1 t he might dwell 9 ! h\se ( ! ,"l = ev]2 ,ps4 xxvii4 #d4 & xxiii4 #f4 ,use4 ,! only reflection ,i %all make on ! second "p ( my disc\rse1 is ?is1 t we %\ld raise our hope1 our consolation1 & our joy1 by a m$itation ( su* future wor%ip 9 heav5 z ?is is1 :5 we lie "u _m weaknesses1 re/ra9ts1 & defilem5ts1 9 our be/ wor%ip on e>?4 ,o6 h[ w\ld ?is hope rejoice our he>ts1 if we c\ld b live ^u x6 ,:at secret com=t w\ld x be to a poor humble s\l1 :o is h9d]$ f draw+ ne> to ,god 9 wor%ip n[1 because 8 affections are p]petually ready to w&]1 to ?9k t he %all come & appe> be=e ,god h]eaft]1 & see him )\t ceas+1 & 8 ?\ghts %all nev] w&] f 8 ,god4 ,:5 he compla9s "u ! temptations ( ,satan1 & abs5ce ( ,god f 8 ord9ances1 :at a pleasure to ?9k he is go+ above to wor%ip at ! g5]al assembly1 :]e ,satan nev] ent]s1 & :]e ,god nev] conceals himself2 b appe>s univ]sally graci\s1 & )\t a fr[n2 :]e ! ,god ( glory & m]cy appe>s un*angeably1 & = ev] ! same4 ,^? ( u :o h be5 long re/ra9$ f all ! pleasure & pr(it ( public ord9ances1 :at a bless$ release w x be to our s\ls1 :5 we %all be dismiss$ f ! bonds ( fle%1 into t great & holy society ( spirits1 & %all feel no m re/ra9ts = ev]8 ,we :o h be5 deta9$ f ! h\se ( ,god1 by ! un*>itable laws ( m51 or ! pa9ful provid5ce ( ,god1 ) :at a div9e reli% %all we embrace our lib]ty 9 t day1 & be et]nally free f all =bidd+ laws1 & all imprison+ provid5ces8 ,o h[ he>tily %\ld x engage our affections to "o ano!r1 & increase ! pleasure ( our wor%ip1 :5 we come to wait on ,god toge!r "h bel[1 to ?9k t we %all wor%ip ,god toge!r 9 ! upp] _w8 ,h[ %\ld x unite ! he>ts ( our congregations "o to ano!r 9 div9e love & make *ri/ians = ev] =be> wra? & ang] "h1 s9ce !y mu/ be ev]la/+ fell[-wor%ipp]s above8 ,:at a glori\s joy w x be to y :o are ! heads & rul]s ( ?is family1 :o h s (t5 jo9$ 9 sweet devotion "h on e>?1 :5 y %all meet ea* o!r !re1 & wor%ip toge!r be=e ! ?rone 9 heav58 ,:at a mutual ende>m5t1 & mutual delight does su* a prospect raise betwe5 ! ne>e/ relations8 ,h[ do? x exalt ! sweete/ passion1 height5 & ref9e ! w>me/ love8 ,:at a bless$ transport w x be to ! p>5ts1 to f9d _! *ildr5 !re engag$ 9 ! same "w8 ,& :at a joyful meet+ w x be to y1 ! *ildr51 ! hopeful (fspr+ ( ?is h\se1 to f9d ea* o!r 9 t company1 & to see y\r pi\s p>5ts ) y8 ,) :at a glori\s & unspeakable joy %all p>5ts r5d] up _! acc\nts to ,god 9 ?is language1 8,"l "h am ,i1 & ! *ildr5 t ?\ ha/ giv5 me20 imitat+ ! words ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 giv+ up 8 acc\nt to 8 ,fa!r2 ,heb4 ii4 #ac4 ,h[ w our gladness increase1 & our s\ls enl>ge !mselves 9 holy joy1 to behold our *ri/ian fri5ds1 & our de> relatives1 /&+ 9 ! same assembly1 z fell[-wor%ipp]s at ! ?rone8 ,h[ w ! heads ( ?is family rejoice1 if _! :ole h\sehold %\ld be f\nd !re1 :om !y h endeav\r$ to enc\rage 9 _! way to heav51 by a religi\s c>e to ma9ta9 h\sehold wor%ip8 h[ w ! joy ( fai?ful m9i/]s be advanc$ by e "o ( _! he>]s1 :om !y %all f9d 9 t bless$ *ur* above8 ,ye are our cr[n1 & our glory1 & our rejoic+ 9 t day2 #a ,!ss4 ii4 #ai1 #bj4 ,n[ %\ld n ea* ( u ma9ta9 a holy jeal\sy )9 ourselves1 & say1 8,:i* ( u %all be miss+80 ,may n e "o ( u s f> suspect ourselves1 z to say1 #8,"l is x ,i8' ,%all ,i be want+ !re1 :5 all ! re/ ( ?is little assembly %all be wor%ipp+ ) ! sa9ts 9 heav58 ,%all ,i be sep>at$ f !m ) :om ,i h s (t5 appe>$ be=e ,god1 & b[$ ! knee toge!r on e>?8 ,o dreadful ?\ght ( ov]:elm+ sorr[6 ,:i* ( u all has s mu* /upidity1 or su* impi\s c\rage1 z to be> ! t]rible appreh5sion8 ,to be divid$ = ev] f ! family ( ,god1 & %ut out ( 8 upp] sanctu>y6 ,o may ^! words make a prop] impression on e he>t1 to keep our jeal\sy awake1 & spur u onw>d 9 our *ri/ian c\rse ( duty & devotion6 ,may su* ?\ghts z ^! excite u to give all dilig5ce1 to make our call+ & election sure1 & 9 e act ( wor%ip "h 9 ?is _w1 to get "s cle>] evid5ce ( an int]e/ 9 ! fav\r ( ,god1 "s fur!r meetness = glory2 t :5 ! great assembly %all jo9 toge!r 9 t heav5ly wor%ip1 we may assi/ ) our praises1 & m+le our joy ) !irs4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mons ,,xiii4 & ,,xiv4 ,appe>ance be=e ,god "h & h]eaft]4 ,:ile ,i am bani%'d f ?y h\se1 ,i m\rn 9 secret1 ,"l3 8,:5 %all ,i come1 & pay my v[s1 ,& he> ?y holy ^w80 ,s :ile ,i dwell 9 bonds ( clay1 ,me?9ks my s\l %all groan1 8,:5 %all ,i w+ my heav5ly way1 ,& /& be=e ?y ?rone80 ,i love to see my ,"l bel[1 ,8 *ur* displays 8 grace2 ,b upp] worlds 8 glory "k1 ,& view him face to face4 ,i love to wor%ip at 8 feet1 ,?\gh s9 attack me !re2 ,b sa9ts exalt$ ne> 8 seat1 ,h no assaults to fe>4 ,i'm pleas'd to meet him 9 8 c\rt1 ,& ta/e 8 heav5ly love2 ,b /ill ,i ?9k 8 visits %ort1 ,or ,i too soon remove4 ,he %9es1 & ,i am all delight1 ,he hides1 & all is pa93 ,:5 w he fix me 9 8 sight1 ,& ne'er dep>t aga98 ,,s]mon ,,xv4 ,a ,rational ,def5ce ( ! ,gospel3 ,or1 ,c\rage 9 pr(ess+ ,*ri/ianity4 ,,rom4 i4 #af4----;,i am n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 = x is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation to e "o t believe?4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p4 ,%ame is a v disc\rag+ passion ( ! m9d2 x s9ks ! spirits l[1 x enfeebles all ! active p[]s1 & =bids ! vigor\s execution ( any ?+ :]e( we are a%am$4 ,x 0 necess>y !re=e1 t ,/4 ,paul %\ld be endu$ ) sacr$ c\rage1 & rais$ above ! p[] ( %ame1 :5 he 0 s5t to prea* ! gospel ( ,*ri/ among ! ,jews or ! hea!ns1 to face an infidel _w1 & to break ?r\gh all ! reproa*es & t]rors ( x4 ,i am a debtor1 sai? he1 v]se #ad1 to ! ,greeks & to ! ,b>b>ians2 t is1 to ! le>n$ & ! unle>n$ nations2 to ! wise & to ! unwise3 ,i h a commission f ,*ri/ to publi% 8 gospel among all ! nations ( m51 & ,i e/eem myself _! debtor1 till ,i h deliv]$ my message3 ,& ?\gh ,rome be ! seat ( worldly p[] & policy1 ! mi/ress ( ! nations1 & sov]eign ( ! e>?1 :]e ,i %all meet ) opposition & contempt 9 abundance1 yet ,i h c\rage en\gh to prea* ?is doctr9e at ,rome also1 = ,i am n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,my fri5ds1 ?is is an age :]e9 ! gospel ( our ,r$eem] meets ) mu* contempt & opposition4 ,!re are _m 9 a baptiz$ nation1 & :o h be5 br\ght up 9 ! *ri/ian belief & wor%ip1 t beg9 to be we>y ( ,*ri/ & 8 religion2 !y are endeav\r+ to f9d blemi%es & defects 9 ?is sacr$ gospel1 & 9 t bless$ ^w ( ,god t reveals ?is grace to u4 ,! div9e tru?s1 t belong to ?is gospel1 meet ) mock]y & pr(ane reproa* f dei/s & unbeliev]s4 ,i may call x !re=e a day ( rebuke & blasphemy4 ,god grant we may nev] become a l& ( hea!ns aga96 ,^? ( u t believe ?is gospel f ! he>t1 h ne$ ( c\rage to ma9ta9 our pr(ession ( x1 especially 9 "s companies & conv]sations4 ,we %\ld prep>e ourselves to enc\nt] ! false reason+s ( unbeliev]s1 z well z h>d5 our faces aga9/ _! ridicule4 ,let u !re=e m$itate ?is sacr$ text1 t ea* ( u may pron\nce boldly ! words ( ?is great apo/le1 ,i am n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,n[1 t our m$itations may proce$ regul>ly on ! pres5t !me ( disc\rse1 let u consid]1 ,i4 ,:at ! gospel ( ,*ri/ is1 t we may n mi/ake x4--,,ii4 ,:at is includ$ 9 ?is expression1 ,i am n a%am$ ( x4--,,iii4 ,:at !re is 9 ?is gospel t might be suppos$ any way to expose a man to %ame2 & ,i %all take occasion "u ?is head to give p>ticul> answ]s to "s ( ! mo/ important objections t might be made aga9/ ! gospel1 & %ew t !re is no j reason to be a%am$ ( x4--,,iv4 ,i %all consid] :at is t g5]al answ] to all objections2 t univ]sal gu>d aga9/ s9ful %ame :i* is conta9$ 9 my text1 & :i* w be> out e *ri/ian 9 8 fai? & pr(ession ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 viz4 t x is ! p[] ( ,god to ! salvation ( e "o :o believes4--,&1 ,v4 ,i %all draw "s prop] inf]5ces4 ,fir/1 ,:at is ! gospel ( ,*ri/8 ,i answ] 9 g5]al1 ,x is a revelation ( ! grace ( ,god to fall5 man ?r\gh a ,m$iator4 ,or1 ,x is a graci\s con/itution ( ,god = ! recov]y ( s9ful & mis]able man1 f t deplorable /ate into :i* s9 _h br\ght him1 by ! m$itation ( ,*ri/3 ,or1 9 ! words ( my text1 x is ! p[] ( ,god1 or 8 p[]ful appo9tm5t1 = ! salvation ( e "o :o believes4 ,! ^w gospel1 9 ! orig9al1 signifies good news1 or glad tid+s4 ,& surely1 :5 a s9n] :o is expos$ to ! wra? ( ,god1 is s5sible ( 8 guilt & dang]1 x mu/ ne$s be glad tid+s to him to he> ( a way ( salvation1 & an all-suffici5t ,savi\r4 ,?is con/itution ( ,god = our salvation has _h v>i\s editions1 if ,i may s express x1 or gradual discov]ies ( x made to mank9d1 ev] s9ce ,adam fir/ s9n$1 & ,god visit$ him ) ! fir/ promise ( grace be=e he turn$ him out ( p>adise4 ,b ! la/ & mo/ complete revelation ( ?is gospel 0 made by ! p]sonal m9i/ry ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & m especially by 8 apo/les1 :5 8 own dea?1 resurrection1 & exaltation _h laid ! complete f\ndation = x4 ,f ! books ( ! ,new ,te/am5t !re=e we may d]ive ?is l>g] description ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,x is a wise1 a holy1 & graci\s con/itution ( ,god = ! recov]y ( s9ful man1 by s5d+ 8 own ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ into ! fle%1 to obey 8 laws :i* man _h brok51 to make a prop] atonem5t = s9 by 8 dea?1 & ?us to procure ! fav\r ( ,god1 & et]nal happ9ess = all t believe & rep5t1 & receive ! (f]$ salvation2 toge!r ) a promise ( ! ,holy ,_s to "w ?is fai? & rep5tance 9 _! he>ts1 to r5ew _! s9ful natures into hol9ess1 to =m !m on e>? fit = ?is happ9ess1 & to br+ !m to ! full possession ( x 9 heav54 ,x might be prov$ t ?is is ! s5se & sub/ance ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/ f _m ( ! prophecies ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 & ! c]emonies & figures ( ! ,jewi% *ur*1 z well z f a v>iety ( citations f ! writ+s ( ! evangeli/s & apo/les3 ,yet !re h ris5 "s p]sons1 ,i mean ! ,soc9ians & _! disciples1 9 ! la/ age & 9 ?is also1 :o call !mselves *ri/ians1 b !y also curtail & dim9i% ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 z to make x signify v little m ?an ! dictates & hopes ( ! light ( nature1 viz4 8,t if we rep5t ( our s9s pa/1 & obey ! comm&s ( ,god z well z we c = ! future1 ,*ri/ z a great prophet1 has made a full decl>ation t !re is p>don = su* s9n]s1 & !y %all be accept$ unto et]nal life30 & all ?is )\t any dep5dance on 8 dea? z a prop] sacrifice1 & ) little reg>d to ! op]ations ( 8 ,holy ,_s4 ,n[ ,i ne$ use no o!r argum5t to refute ?is mi/ak5 notion ( ! gospel1 ?an :at may be d]iv$ f ! words ( my text1 viz4 t ,/4 ,paul expresses x ) a sort ( emphasis1 & z a matt] ( importance1 t he 0 n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/3 ,:]eas if ?is _h be5 all ! sub/ance ( ! gospel1 he _h no reason to be a%am$ ( x ei!r among ! ,jews or ! hea!ns4 ,! ,jews _h a k ( =giv5ess ^u rep5tance1 & a belief ( x long be=e ,*ri/ came3 ,& ! hea!n philosoph]s w\ld h readily receiv$ x1 z a ?+ v little diff]5t f :at _! natural reason might lead !m to hope =3 ?\gh x c\ld n fully assure !m ( x3 ,!y w\ld nev] h s\ght to expose & ridicule ! prea*+ ( ,/4 ,paul z m]e babbl+1 & call$ him a sett] =? ( /range gods4 ,b on ! o!r h&1 if we suppose him publi%+ ! glori\s doctr9e :i* ,i h describ$1 !re 0 some?+ 9 ?is s /range to ! e>s ( ! hea!ns1 z well z ( ! bl9d$ ,jews1 t might well be suppos$ to awak5 _! opposition & rage2 & !re=e x 0 a great po9t ga9$ ) him1 :5 he _h c\rage en\gh to ma9ta9 su* a gospel1 & to say1 ,i am n a%am$ ( x4 ,?is leads me to ! second ?+ propos$4 ,secondly1 ,:at is includ$ 9 ^! words1 ,i am n a%am$ ( ! gospel8 ,to ?is ,i answ] "u ^! five heads3 #a4 ,i am n a%am$ to believe x z a man4--#b4 ,i am n a%am$ to pr(ess x z a *ri/ian4--#c4 ,i am n a%am$ to prea* x to o!rs z a m9i/]4--#d4 ,i am n a%am$ to def5d x1 & cont5d = x z a good soldi] ( ,*ri/4--#e4 ,i am n a%am$ to suff] & die = x z a m>tyr4 #a4 ,i am n a%am$ to believe ?is gospel z a man4 ,my rational p[]s give me no secret reproa*es4 ,my und]/&+ & judgm5t d n reprove & *eck my fai?4 ,i feel no inw>d blu% ^u ! face ( my s\l1 :ile ,i give ! fulle/ ass5t to all ^! tru?s1 to ?is s*eme ( doctr9e1 to ?is heav5ly contrivance & sy/em ( grace4 ,a rational man1 especially :o has be5 br$ up 9 le>n+1 %\ld be a%am$ to believe fables & follies1 b ,i believe all ?is gospel & am n a%am$4 ,my own reason approves x1 & ju/ifies me 9 ! p]suasion & belief ( su* a gospel z ?is is4 ,i believe x ) s firm & un%ak5 a fai?1 t ,i v5ture all my own et]nal conc]ns ^u x4 ,i lay all ! /ress ( my hopes ( a bless$ immortality on x4 ,my s\l re/s "h1 & ,i am n a%am$ ( my re/+-place3 ,i am n a%am$ ( my ,savi\r1 & ! me?od ( 8 salvation4 ,i am p]suad$ my hopes %all nev] disappo9t me4 ,surely1 if ! gospel _h be5 s v irrational a ?+1 z "s m5 pret5d x to be1 ,/4 ,paul1 be+ s rational & wise a man1 w\ld h be5 a%am$ to believe x4 ,b ,i believe x1 says he1 & am n a%am$4 ,i d n ?9k x ca/s any j reflection ^u my rational capacities1 or my le>n$ education at ! feet ( ,gamaliel1 = me to give a full ass5t to ?is gospel4 #b4 ,i am n a%am$ to pr(ess x z a *ri/ian4 ,i am ready to tell ! _w t ,i believe x1 & ,i take all occasions to let ! _w "k x4 ,i am com+ to pr(ess ?is gospel at ,rome1 & am n a%am$3 ,i h own$ x be=e my own c\ntrym5 ! ,jews already1 :]e x has be5 mo/ reproa*$4 ,i h be5 tell+ ! ,g5tiles :at ! gospel ( salvation is1 & ,i long to see y at ,rome1 t ,i may tell y :at my belief is 9 ! gospel1 & may he> h[ f> y h believ$1 & may be com=t$ by ! mutual fai? bo? ( y & me2 ,rom4 i4 #ab4 ,i %all be glad to tell y :at doctr9es ,i v5ture my own s\l ^u1 & %all be will+ to he> f y :e!r y v5ture y\r s\ls ^u ! same doctr9e1 or no2 & %all rejoice to f9d we are bo? int]e/$ 9 "o salvation4 #c4 ,i am n a%am$ to prea* x to o!rs z a m9i/]1 t is1 to invite o!rs to believe x4 ,x is a communicable good1 & ,i am s5t to diffuse x1 nor am ,i a%am$ ( my commission4 ,see #b ,tim4 i4 #ab1 #ac4 ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ has aboli%$ dea?1 & br\ght life & immortality to light by ! gospel1 & has appo9t$ me a prea*]1 & an apo/le to ! g5tiles3 ,i prea* ! gospel1 & am n a%am$1 ?\gh ,i h suff]$ = x4 ,i v5ture my s\l ^u x unto ! la/ great day1 & ,i bid !e1 ,timo?y1 z a prea*] unto o!rs1 to hold fa/ ! same =m ( s\nd words :i* ?\ ha/ le>n$ ( me4 ,i long to tea* ! :ole _w ?is fai? & ?is doctr9e1 !re=e ,i am a debtor to ! ,greeks & b>b>ians2 ,i w\ld make o!rs p>tak]s ( ! same hope4 ,w\ld to ,god1 t n only ?\1 ,agrippa1 b all ^? t he> me1 7 n only almo/1 b altoge!r su* z ,i am1 except only ^! bonds1 ^! suff]+s :i* ,i endure = ,*ri/'s sake2 ,acts xxvi4 #bb4 #d4 ,i am n a%am$ to cont5d = x z a good soldi] ( ,*ri/2 to def5d x :5 x is attack$1 & to v9dicate ! cause ( my ,"l & ,ma/]4 ,:]e x is assault$ ,i endeav\r to secure x1 ?\gh ) _m reproa*es f ! c>nal prejudices ( mank9d4 ,i oppose !m all2 = !y oppose my ,savi\r & 8 cross1 & ,i build my ev]la/+ hopes !re4 ,i am set = ! def5ce ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/2 ,phil4 i4 #ag4 & ,i w cont5d e>ne/ly = ! fai? once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts2 ,jude v]4 #c4 ,& he gave u an in/ance ( x1 t :5 ,pet]1 :o 0 an apo/le1 seem$ to dim9i% "s ( ! glory & ! lib]ty ( ! gospel1 he )/ood him to ! face2 ,gal4 ii4 #aa4 8,!re %all no man sil5ce me1 or /op my m\?1 :5 ,i am prea*+ a crucifi$ ,savi\r1 & :5 ,i express my fai? 9 ! lib]ty & latitude ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,= if ,i dur/ )/& an apo/le "u 8 crim9al concealm5ts1 & 9 8 dim9ution ( ! hon\r ( ?is doctr9e1 surely ,i d>e oppose all ! _w besides40 #e4 ,la/ly1 ,i am n a%am$ to suff] & die = x z a m>tyr4 ,load me ) reproa*es1 ye ,jews1 my c\ntrym51 & load me ) *a9s1 ye magi/rates ( ,rome2 ( none ( ^! am ,i a%am$ or afraid1 b ) all boldness ,i am always ready t ,*ri/ %\ld be magnifi$ 9 my life1 or my dea?2 ,phil4 i4 #ad1 #bj4 ,& z = my fri5ds t are full ( sorr[ le/ ,paul %\ld be sacrific$ = ! fai? ( ,*ri/4 ,:at m\rn ye1 & break my he>t =8 ,i am n only ready to be b\nd1 b to die = ! sake ( ,*ri/4 ,i c\nt no?+ de> to me1 no nor my life preci\s to myself1 t ,i may f9i% ) joy ! c\rse ( my m9i/ry ( ?is gospel1 t ,i may te/ify ! grace ( my ,god2 ,acts xx4 #bd4 & xxi4 #ac4 ,i might add also1 t ,/4 ,paul int5ds & means m ?an he expresses by a v usual figure ( spee*3 ,i am n a%am$ ( x1 t is1 ,i glory 9 x1 ,i make my boa/ ( x4 ,if !re be any doctr9e wor? boa/+ (1 x is ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,if ,i h any pr(ession to glory 91 x is t ,i am a *ri/ian4 ,once ,i 0 a ph>isee1 & ,i c\nt$ x my ga9 & my hon\r2 ,phil4 iii4 #g1 #h4 ,b :at ?+s 7 ga9 to me1 ^! ,i c\nt$ loss = ,*ri/2 yea1 d\btless1 & ,i c\nt all ?+s b loss = ! excell5cy ( ! k ( ,*ri/ ,jesus my ,"l4 ,i glory 9 be+ a m9i/] ( ! gospel2 x is ! highe/ hon\r ,god c\ld h put ^u me1 :o am less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts4 ,to me is ?is grace giv5 to prea* among ! g5tiles ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/2 ,eph4 iii4 #h4 ,i glory 9 x to t degree1 t ,i am dead to all ?+s else4 ,god =bid ,i %\ld glory 9 any ?+ save 9 ! cross ( our ,"l ,jesus1 :]eby ! _w is crucifi$ to me1 & ,i to ! _w2 ,gal4 vi4 #ad4 ,i glory 9 my suff]+s3 &1 my fri5ds1 if ye und]/ood ! value ( ^! ?+s1 !y are y\r glory too4 ,if ,i am (f]$ up a sacrifice = ! s]vice ( y\r fai?2 ,i joy & rejoice toge!r ) all2 ,phill4 ii4 #ag4 ,o6 t y w\ld b rejoice toge!r ) me 9 x4 ,?us ,i h %ew$ y t all ^! ?+s are impli$ 9 ,/4 ,paul's n be+ a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & ,i h prov$ x to y f o!r p>ts ( 8 epi/les4 ,! ?ird g5]al head ,i propos$ to speak to1 0 ?is2 ,:at is !re 9 ?is gospel t may be suppos$ to expose any man to %ame6 ,& ?is "q is v ne$ful2 = if !re 7 no?+ 9 x t m5 might take occasion to ?r[ _! sc&als & reproa*es at1 x _h be5 no great matt] = ,/4 ,paul to h cri$ out1 ,i am n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,to ?is ,i answ] 9 g5]al1 ?is 0 a gospel t contradict$ ! root$ prejudices ( ! ,jews1 & 0 sev]ely reproa*$ by ^? t pr(ess$ great k 9 _! law2 x 0 also a new & /range ?+ to ! ,g5tiles4 ,a crucifi$ ,*ri/ 0 a /umbl+-block to ! ,jews1 & fooli%ness to ! ,greeks2 #a ,cor4 i4 #bc4 ,!re 0 some?+ 9 ! fai?1 & practice1 & wor%ip ( ! gospel s contr>y to ! c\rse ( _! education 9 ! _w1 s opposite to _! c>nal incl9ations1 & to ! cu/oms & fa%ions ( _! c\ntry1 t a man might well be afraid & a%am$ to pr(ess x1 :5 !y lift _! tongues1 & _! h&s1 & _! swords aga9/ x1 & ! *ief ( !m crucifi$ ! ,"l ( glory1 & put ! prea*]s ( x to dea?4 ,?us 9 g5]al4 ,b :ile ,i desc5d to p>ticul>s1 ,i %all conf9e myself only to ^? occasions ( %ame1 :i* ! same gospel meets ) 9 our day1 t s ! disc\rse may be m useful1 to ! pres5t audi5ce2 & z ,i m5tion ea* objection or suppos$ occasion ( %ame1 ,i %all endeav\r to take (f ! =ce ( x1 & %ew t x is unreasonable4 ,n[ ! ?+s t might any ways be suppos$ to expose ?is gospel to %ame1 may be rank$ "u ^! two heads3-- ,i4 ,^? :i* arise f ! doctr9es ( ! gospel3 ,&1 ,,ii4--,^? :i* arise f ! pr(essors ( ! gospel4 ,fir/1 ,! occasions ( %ame t arise f ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 are ^! five t foll[3 ,i4 ,t !re are my/]ies 9 x :i* are above ! p[]s ( our reason to compreh5d1 & ,i w nev] believe a gospel t ,i _c compreh5d4 ,?is is ! language ( ,soc9ians1 m5 t h pret5d$ s mu* to reason 9 our day4 ,b to relieve ?is occasion ( %ame1 let u consid] t my/]ies are ( two sorts4 ,fir/1 ,su* z we %\ld nev] h kn[n b by div9e revelation2 b be+ once reveal$1 !y may be fairly expla9$ & und]/ood4 ,su* is ! doctr9e ( ! satisfaction ( ,*ri/1 ( ! resurrection ( ! dead1 ( ! =giv5ess ( s9s = ! sake ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s1 & ( et]nal life 9 a future _w4 ,i say1 ^! are all my/]ies t 7 hid f ages1 t is1 !y are su* tru?s :i* nature or reason c\ld n h f\nd out ( itself1 b be+ once reveal$ to u ( ,god1 may be fairly expla9$ & well und]/ood4 ,o!r sort ( my/]ies are ^?1 :i* :5 reveal$ unto u1 we "k m]ely ! exi/5ce1 or reality & c]ta9ty ( !m1 b _c compreh5d ! mode & mann] h[ !y are4 ,& ( ?is k9d !re are b two t ,i "k ( :i* are peculi> to our religion1 & :i* are ! *ief objects ( (f5ce to "s m54 ,^! are ! my/]ies ( ! bless$ ,tr9ity1 & ! my/]y ( ! inc>nation ( ,*ri/4 ,! my/]y ( ,?ree1 :om ! scripture describes z p]sons1 :o h "s glori\s communion 9 "o godhead6 & ! my/]y ( two natures unit$ 9 "o p]son4 ,n[1 ?\gh ! way & mann] h[ ! ?ree p]sons1 ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,_s1 %\ld be "o ,god1 & h[ two natures1 human & div9e1 %\ld be "o p]son 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 ,i say1 ?\gh ! way & mann] h[ ^! ?+s are1 is n s easy to be expla9$ & unfold$ by u1 & above our own pres5t capacity to compreh5d & fully to expla91 yet ,i c\ld nev] f9d ^! ?+s prov$ impossible to be4 ,if ,i mu/ refuse to believe a ?+ t ,i "k n ! mann] & nature (1 !re are _m ?+s 9 ! _w ( nature1 & 9 natural religion1 t ,i mu/ disbelieve4 ,let !m expla9 to me 9 natural religion :at is ! et]nity ( ,god1 :at ideas !y c h ( a be+ t nev] began to be2 & !n p]haps ,i may be able to expla9 to !m h[ ?ree p]sons c h communion 9 "o godhead1 & h[ two natures c be "o 9 p]son4 ,i am well assur$1 !re are "s doctr9es 9 natural religion z difficult to be expla9$1 & h>d to be und]/ood1 & ! mann] ( !m is z my/]i\s1 z ^! doctr9es ( reveal$ religion1 :i* are also r5d]$ m (f5sive to ! ?9k+ m9d1 by "s m5's attempts to expla9 !m 9 an unhappy mann]4 ,b we may g a /ep l[] to meet ?is objection1 & conf\nd x4 ,9 ! _w ( nature !re are my/]ies ( ?is k9d1 :i* are z unacc\ntable & z h>d to be unfold$ z ! my/]ies ( grace4 ,x is ! doctr9e ( union bo? 9 ! tr9ity & ! inc>nation1 :i* r5d]s !m s my/]i\s4 ,n[ ?is doctr9e ( unions 9 natural philosophy ha? be5 hi!rto insolvable4 ,we "k t _s & body are unit$ to make a man3 ,b ! mann] h[ !y are unit$1 rema9s /ill a mo/ difficult "q4 ,we "k t "s bodies are h>d1 & "s are s(t2 b :at x is t ties or unites h>d bodies s closely toge!r1 & makes !m s difficult to be sep>at$1 is a riddle to ! be/ philosoph]s1 :i* !y _c solve2 or :at x is t r5d]s ! p>ts ( s(t bodies s easily sep>able4 ,& _m o!r ?+s !re are 9 nature z my/]i\s z ?is4 ,besides1 if x 7 possible = u to expla9 all ?+s 9 nature1 & to write a p]fect book ( natural philosophy ) ! mo/ accurate skill1 yet x w\ld n foll[ t we mu/ "k ,god ! ,creator to p]fection4 ,! ?+s ( ,god are inf9itely sup]ior to ! ?+s ( m54 ,! nature ( a ,creator 9 8 mann] ( exi/5ce is inf9itely above ! nature ( creatures 9 !irs4 ,x is fit !re %\ld be some?+ belong+ to ,god an inf9ite ,_s1 t is incompreh5sible1 & above ! p[] ( f9ite spirits to compreh5d1 & fully se>* out & expla94 ,x ought !re=e to be no j gr\nd ( %ame to ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 t x has my/]ies 9 x1 t is to say1 t x has "s doctr9es 9 x1 :i* we c\ld nev] h f\nd out by ! m]e light ( reason2 & "s tru?s1 ! full explication :]e( we c nev] atta9 to1 s9ce !re are _m ?+s 9 ! _w ( nature1 9 ! _w ( bodies & s\ls1 & _m ?+s 9 natural religion1 :i* we _c fully expla94 ,,ii4 ,ano!r occasion ( reproa*1 :i* m5 fa/5 ^u ! gospel1 is1 t "s ( ! doctr9es are s s+ul> & contr>y to ! common op9ions & reason+s ( m52 su* z t ! ev]-bless$ ,god %\ld want a satisfaction1 9 ord] to p>don s9 ) hon\r2 t he %\ld puni% ! mo/ innoc5t & ob$i5t man t ev] liv$1 ev5 8 own ,son1 = ! s9s ( wick$ & rebelli\s creatures2 t we %\ld be fre$ f hell1 :i* we _h des]v$1 by ! suff]+s ( ano!r 9 our /ead2 t "o man %\ld be ju/ifi$ ) ano!r's ob$i5ce2 nay1 t t5 ?\s&s ( m5 %\ld be p>don$ & ju/ifi$ = ! sake ( ! ob$i5ce & dea? ( "o s+le man2 t all our own rep5tance is n suffici5t ( itself to obta9 our p>don2 & our hol9ess1 be x nev] s great1 does n procure u a title to ! fav\r ( ,god & heav52 t dead bodies1 ?\gh m\ld]$ 9 ! grave = ?\s&s ( ye>s1 %\ld be rais$ aga9 to life & immortality3 ,^! are su* /range doctr9es1 s v =eign to ! common s5tim5ts ( mo/ m51 t "s ( ! ,a!nians cri$ out1 8,:at does ?is babbl] mean80 ,a man %\ld be a%am$ ( ^! ?+s2 ! v hea!n philosoph]s call$ x fooli%ness4 ,b n[ to remove ?is sc&al1 let u consid] t _m ( ^! ?+s are n s contr>y to ! reason ( m5 z "s ?9k3 ,z = ! satisfaction made = our s9s by ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 did n almo/ all ! hea!n _w suppose t ,god w\ld n p>don s9 )\t satisfaction8 ,:at else mean all _! bloody sacrifices8 ,& :y did !y sometimes proce$ s f> z to murd] m51 & (f] !m to ,god = _! s9s8 ,i confess inde$1 t _m ( ! philosoph]s & le>n$ m5 among/ !m1 :o d]id$ ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 did also despise ! sacrifices & religi\s c]emonies ( _! own c\ntrym51 believ+ t ,god w\ld be m]ciful to m5 t 7 p5it5t & pi\s1 )\t any rites ( atonem5t & sacrifice4 ,b x is z evid5t also1 t ! p _h a g5]al notion ( ! necessity ( "s atonem5t = s91 & t ! m valuable ! sacrifice 01 ! soon] 0 _! god appeas$1 & ! b5efit procur$ w\ld be m ext5sive1 h[soev] ! philosoph]s might ridicule x4 ,x is manife/ !n1 t _m ( ! hea!ns did imag9e t ! dea? & suff]+s ( "o p]son w\ld procure p>don & immunities = a :ole multitude4 ,& ^u ?is pr9ciple "s ( ! anci5t ,romans1 n[ & !n1 out ( nobility ( _s1 devot$ !mselves to dea?1 to appease ! ang] ( ! gods1 = _! :ole c\ntry4 ,?us x appe>s1 t ! bus9ess ( satisfaction = s91 & ! doctr9e ( expiation & atonem5t by ! blood & dea? ( a surety1 0 n s utt]ly unkn[n 9 ! _w4 ,i add f>!r1 t ! notion ( "o p]son's mak+ satisfaction = ! crime ( ano!r 9 human & political affairs1 has be5 sometimes practis$1 & ?\ght to be v intelligible2 & :y %\ld x be c\nt$ s v mon/r\s & absurd 9 ?+s div9e8 ,d we und]/& :at x is = "o man to become a surety = ano!r1 or = a crim9al to be set free f puni%m5t by ! volunt>y sub/itution ( ano!r p]son 9 8 /ead8 ,are we n well acqua9t$ :at x is = "o man to pay ! debt ( ano!r1 & ! orig9al p]son t 0 oblig$ !reby1 to become free8 ,d we n "k :at x is = a :ole family ( *ildr5 to inh]it a possession = _m ages1 "o aft] ano!r1 = "s noble acts & s]vices ( _! fa!r8 ,!re=e hon\r1 & glory1 & happ9ess1 be/[$ ^u a multitude1 = ! sake ( :at "o man has done1 is n s un9telligible a ?+ z "s m5 w\ld p]suade u4 ,:y %\ld t be e/eem$ impossible 9 ! affair ( religion1 :i* is evid5t & pla9ly practicable 9 ! affairs ( ?is _w8 ,aga91 !y ?9k x /range t our rep5tance %\ld n be en\gh to obta9 ! p>don ( pa/ s9s1 & our own ob$i5ce %\ld n procure heav5 = u4 ,b are n traitors & robb]s1 & all notori\s crim9als puni%$ 9 all gov]nm5ts1 not)/&+ _! rep5tances8 ,c _! sorr[ = :at is pa/1 procure a p>don ( _! pr9ce8 ,:o !n w\ld be puni%$8 ,& is man's gov]nm5t 9 puni%+ crim9als1 )\t a satisfaction1 j & reasonable8 ,& %all ,god's gov]nm5t be c\nt$ unreasonable8 ,c future ob$i5ce among m5 obta9 =giv5ess = pa/ treason & rebellion8 ,& :y !n %\ld y ?9k ! great ,god is oblig$ to accept ( x8 ,z = ! resurrection ( ! dead1 ?\gh x 0 c\nt$ a /range ?+ among ! hea!ns1 :5 x 0 prea*$ to !m1 yet 9 ^! latt] days1 s9ce ! k ( ,god & 8 glori\s attributes has be5 s mu* increas$1 & ! reason ( m5 has freely ex]cis$ itself ^u ?+s div9e & human2 ! resurrection is n c\nt$ any impossible ?+1 nor ! doctr9e ( x incr$ible4 ,& ,i am v]ily p]suad$ if m51 :om ,god has endu$ ) l>ge capacities & great skill 9 reason+1 w\ld b employ ^? tal5ts to write a rational acc\nt ( mo/ ( ! doctr9es ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 x might be done ) mu* glory & success4 ,z = ^? few doctr9es ( *ri/ianity1 :i* may at fir/ appe> less reasonable to m51 _! abundant atte/ation f heav5 dem&s our belief4 ,,iii4 ,ano!r occasion ( reproa* is1 t ! gospel tea*es mortification & self-d5ial 9 a v great degree1 conflict+ ) our natural appetites1 & fight+ aga9/ our own fle% & blood3 ,& all t x promises is an unse5 heav51 a future rew>d1 a f> di/ant happ9ess 9 ano!r c\ntry1 :i* eye has n se51 nor e> he>d (1 nor ! he>t ( man conceiv$4 ,a m]e spiritual pleasure1 t is to be enjoy$ by ! m9d1 & :i* ! body %all n ta/e (1 till p]haps aft] a ?\s& ye>s or m4 ,n[1 z "u ! =m] head1 ! doctr9es ( ! gospel are a sc&al to ! m5 ( reason+1 s "u ?is !y become a sc&al & reproa* to ^? t are lit]ally call$ m5 ( s5se1 :o are c>naliz$ & imm]s$ 9 s5suality4 ,!y ?9k x /range to =ego ! joys ( s5se = ! hopes ( enjoy+ a happ9ess 9 a _w !y d n "k :5 or :]e4 ,b ,i ne$ n /& long to answ] ?is calumny2 = ev5 "s ( ! ref9$ philosoph]s gave suffici5t rebuke to ?is s5sual temp]3 ,! v hea!ns c\ld say en\gh to abate ?is c5sure1 & to remove ?is occasion ( %ame1 ?\gh ! gospel ( ,*ri/ does x inf9itely bett]4 ,*ri/ianity does n abridge u ( ! common com=ts ( fle% & blood1 nor lay an unreasonable re/ra9t ^u any natural appetite2 b x tea*es u to live l m51 & n l brutes2 to regulate & manage our animal nature ) its desires & incl9ations1 s z to enjoy life 9 ! mo/ prop] & becom+ mann]2 to eat & dr9k1 & ta/e ! b\nties ( provid5ce1 to ! hon\r ( our ,creator1 & to ! be/ int]e/ ( our s\ls4 ,b1 suppose1 we 7 =bid all ! indulg5ce ( our appetites1 & ! delights ( s5se1 by ! gospel2 surely1 ^? :o "k :at intellectual pleasures are1 :o c reli% ! joy t belongs to spirits1 w n be mu* t]rifi$ ) ^! objections1 nor d]ide ! fai? ( ,*ri/1 because x does n propose to !m ! rew>d ( an e>?ly p>adise4 ,! rew>ds ( ! gospel are inde$ spiritual till ! resurrection1 b ^? spiritual pleasures %all va/ly ov]-balance all t toil1 sorr[ & suff]+1 we h pass$ ?r\gh on e>?1 & all t self-d5ial :i* we h ex]cis$4 ,b :5 ! body %all be rais$ aga91 our ref9$ delights ( all k9ds %all be inf9itely satisfy+3 ,we %all n say1 t ,god has dealt our happ9ess to u ) a nigg>dly h&1 b t he has exce$$ all 8 promises1 :5 we %all come to ta/e ! ?+s ,god has prep>$ = u1 :i* eye ha? n se51 or e> he>d (4 ,,iv4 ,ano!r prejudice aga9/ ! gospel is ?is2 "s p]sons *>ge x ) mu* ( en?usiasm2 & t ! doctr9e ( ! op]ations ( ! ,_s1 & ! expectation ( 8 div9e assi/ance to in/ruct u 9 tru?1 to mortify s9 9 u1 & to enable u to p]=m holy duties1 has too mu* ( a vision>y & fanciful turn ( m9d1 & does n become m5 t pr(ess reason4 ,b if su* objectors 7 bett] acqua9t$ ) !mselves1 & knew ! weakness ( _! own reason 9 ! se>* aft] tru?1 & ! v>i\s & plausible errors t att5d _! enquiries on e side2 if !y 7 bett] acqua9t$ ) ! /r5g? ( temptation1 ! p[] ( _! own s9ful appetites1 & ! weakness ( _! w to resi/ s91 & to fulfil ! rules ( righte\sness3 surely !y w\ld n ?9k x a ridicul\s ?+ to lift up a pray] to ! great ,god to guide !m into tru?1 & to assi/ !m to walk /eadily 9 ! pa?s ( religion & virtue4 ,if !y _h b a deep & lively s5se ( _! own insuffici5cy = e ?+ t is good1 & ( ! _m dang]s & enemies t beset !m1 !y w\ld r see inf9ite reason to bless _! ,creator1 t has giv5 !m any promise or hope ( ! aids ( 8 grace4 ,nor is x at all fanta/ical or irrational to suppose1 t ! great & bless$ ,god1 :o made ^! spirits ( ours1 %\ld k9dly act ^u !m1 & influ5ce !m by secret & div9e me?ods to _! duty & _! happ9ess2 t he %\ld s5d 8 own ,_s to help !m onw>d 9 _! prop] bus9ess1 :i* is to s]ve him "h2 & assi/ !m 9 ! pursuit ( _! true bless$ness1 :i* is1 to enjoy him h]eaft]4 ,me?9ks x is "o ( ! glories ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 t ,god has n only s5t 8 ,son to pur*ase heav5 = u1 b cont9ually s5ds d[n 8 own ,_s to lead e humble *ri/ian 9 ! way ?i!r4 ,:5 a poor p5it5t creature1 di/ress$ "u a s5se ( ! p[] ( s91 dwell+ 9 him1 :o has long & (t5 toil$ & lab\r$ to br+ 8 he>t ne> to ,god1 & to suppress ! irregul> & exorbitant appetites ( 8 nature1 addresses himself to ! ?rone ( ,god1 & cries e>ne/ly = div9e help1 x is a glori\s provision t is made 9 ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 t ! ,_s ( ,god is promis$ = our assi/ance4 ,nor is x at all unwor?y ( a p]son ( ! greate/ reason & ! be/ und]/&+1 humbly to wait & hope = ! accompli%m5t ( ?is promise4 ,?us ! *>ge ( en?usiasm vani%es1 & ! gospel ma9ta9s its hon\r4 ,v4 ,! la/ objection aga9/ ! doctr9es ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 is1 t !y are n suffici5tly atte/$1 t !re is n gr\nd en\gh giv5 to cr$it ! div9ity ( !m 9 our age4 ,!y are ready to say1 8,^! ?+s 7 done1 accord+ z ourselves pr(ess1 above sixte5 hundr$ ye>s ago1 & we h n suffici5t cr$5tials to v5ture our fai? ^u x at ?is day40 ,x w\ld be too long "h to repeat ov] to y half ! gr\nds we h = fai? 9 ?is gospel4 ,t !re 0 su* a man z ,jesus ,*ri/2 t he liv$ at su* a "t at ,j]usalem2 t he wr\ght wondr\s works 9 8 own c\ntry1 is n at all disbeliev$ by ^? t pr(ess any reasonable fai? 9 human hi/ory4 ,! ,jews !mselves1 :o 7 8 greate/ enemies1 d n d5y t he wr\ght ^? miracles1 :i* o!rs c\ld n "w2 b !y pret5d1 t he did x by "s magic art1 by diabolical *>ms3 & wr\ght miracles n by ! p[] ( ,god1 b by virtue d]iv$ f spells & evil spirits4 ,s t ! miracles he wr\ght 7 n disbeliev$ & d5i$1 b ! heav5ly spr+ ( !m is impi\sly p]v]t$ & turn$ d[nw>d1 z ?\gh ,*ri/ borr[$ 8 p[] f hell to transact ^! affairs4 ,b ! hol9ess & ! heav5ly temp] ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/ refutes ?is accusation4 ,satan 0 nev] kn[n to demoli% 8 own k+dom ( ungodl9ess 9 su* a mann] z ?is4 ,! gospel ( ,*ri/ 9 e "p ( x has a mo/ s+ul> & sublime t5d5cy to advance ! "n1 ! attributes1 & ! hon\r ( ,god1 :om ,satan hates ) a p]fect hatr$3 ,he w\ld nev] l5d 8 assi/+ h& to support a s*eme ( religion s div9e & holy4 ,nev] 0 any body ( doctr9es & ( duties s compos$ & calculat$ to promote ! glory ( ,god1 nor ! good ( man1 z ?is gospel does3 ,our peace & happ9ess w\ld be secur$ by x on e>?1 if all m5 w\ld comply ) x1 & our felicity aft] dea? is ! great & indefeasible proposal & design ( x3 ,n[ ,satan is a re/less enemy to m51 8 fell[-creatures1 z well z to ,god1 8 ,mak]2 & he w\ld nev] ex]t ! rema9s ( 8 angelic p[] to enc\rage & def5d su* a pi\s & b5efic5t religion4 ,b ! mo/ amaz+ progress & success ( ! gospel is ano!r argum5t t proves x to be div9e1 ev5 :5 devils & magicians oppos$ x z well z pr9ces & philosoph]s4 ,t ! gospel itself1 )\t ! =ce ( arms1 t a nak$ gospel1 t seems s incr$ible z ?is did1 %\ld spread itself ?r\gh\t ! _w 9 s %ort a space ( "t1 t by ! prea*+ ( a few despis$ p]sons1 & sev]al ( !m fi%]m5 t 7 utt]ly unle>n$3 ,t ?is gospel %\ld triumph ov] all ! p[]s & policies ( m5 & hell3 ,t x %\ld make its way 9 opposition to ! wisdom ( philosoph]s1 & ! w ( pr9ces1 & all ! temptations & t]rors ( ?is _w3 ,?is is ano!r miracle1 :i* p]haps is z div9e & conv9c+ z any ( ! prec$+ wond]s1 t atte/$ ?is gospel1 :5 x 0 fir/ prea*$4 ,i add also ! te/imony ( prophecy to t ( miracles4 ,! wondr\s & exact accompli%m5t ( _m prophecies s9ce our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ dwelt on e>? 9 ! days ( 8 fle%1 confirm 8 gospel4 ,! prophecies t he himself gave =? f ,god1 is ano!r te/imony ( ?is gospel1 :i* is uncontrollable4 ,! de/ruction ( ,j]usalem1 ! "t & me?ods ( its de/ruction1 & ! t]rors ( x1 may be read 9 ,mat4 xxiv4 ,& if y read ! hi/ory ( ,josephus1 a ,jew1 y f9d s _m p>allels1 t y may say ,*ri/ did =etel x inde$4 ,i might "h subjo9 ! pr$ictions ( ! apo/les1 p>ticul>ly t ( ,/4 ,paul1 & ,/4 ,john1 conc]n+ ! rise & _s ( anti*ri/1 :]e9 ! *ur* ( ,rome s cle>ly answ]s ! language ( ! visions & prophecies4 ,b ! brighte/ & mo/ uncontrollable witness ( prophecy to ! tru? ( ! gospel1 is ! mo/ exact & punctual accompli%m5ts ( all ! pr$ictions ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 9 ! life & dea?1 ! resurrection & glory ( ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l4 ,f ! fir/ promise giv5 to ,adam 9 ! g>d51 d[n to ! words ( ,mala*i1 ! la/ ( ! prophets1 y f9d e ?+ t 0 said ( him fulfill$ 9 8 hi/ory4 ,& ?us ! books ( ! ,jews1 :]e9 !y plac$ all _! hopes1 confirm ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & refute & conf\nd _! own infidelity3 ,s t if ev] ,i _h be5 a ,jew1 & did believe ,moses & ! prophets1 ,i ?9k ,i am con/ra9$ to be a *ri/ian1 & believe 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?us ,i h endeav\r$ to answ] ^? objections aga9/ ! gospel1 :i* are pret5d$ to arise f ! tru?s or doctr9es ( x3 ,& be=e ,i proce$ to answ] ^? cavils :i* are rais$ aga9/ x1 because ( ! pr(essors ( x1 ,i mu/ f9i% ! pres5t disc\rse ) a ^w or two ( improvem5t4 ,use #a4 ,if ?is be a gospel n to be a%am$ (1 !n /udy x well3 ,le>n ! tru?s & doctr9es ( x ?or\ghly3 ,tru?s & doctr9es1 :i* ,/4 ,paul1 s wise1 & s great a man1 did n blu% to pr(ess1 & prea*1 & die =4 ,value x z he valu$ x3 ,! m y "k x1 ! m y w e/eem x2 & ! bett] y are acqua9t$ ) all ! glori\s articles ( x1 ! less y w be a%am$ ( x3 ,! div9e h>mony ( ! :ole w ca/ a beauty & a lu/re on e "p4 ,use #b4 ,furni% y\rselves ) argum5ts = x daily1 t y may pr(ess x )\t %ame1 & def5d x )\t blu%+3 ,?is is a day ( temptation1 & y "k n :at conv]sation y may be call$ into by div9e provid5ce2 y "k n :at cavils y may meet ) to assault y\r fai?1 & attack *ri/ianity4 ,be ready !re=e to give reasons ( ! hope t is 9 y1 & to make a j & p]t95t reply to ga9say]s1 & conv9ce ^?1 if possible1 t are l$ away captive by ! wiles ( ! devil to =sake ,*ri/ & 8 gospel4 ,let n e turn ( wit1 or sleight ( argum5t & sophi/ry1 make y wav] 9 y\r fai?4 ,x is a gospel t w be> ! trial ( reason+s & reproa*es4 ,x has some?+ 9 itself t is div9e1 & !re=e x is able to support ! pr(essors ( x aga9/ an army ( cavill]s4 ,use #c4 ,submit to all ! in/itutions ( x4 ,pr(ess ! :ole ( ! gospel2 n only ! doctr9es1 b ! ord9ances ( ?is gospel1 are div9e & glori\s2 !y h some?+ 9 !m t %ew !y come f ,god1 & !y h some?+ 9 !m t evid5tly leads to ,god4 ,!y h all some?+ 9 _! s5se & signification t discov]s div9ity4 ,wait ^u ,god !re=e 9 all 8 ord9ances1 9 ! assemblies ( *ri/ians1 t y may see 8 p[] & 8 glory 9 8 own sanctu>y1 & t y may1 f y\r own exp]i5ce1 be able to say1 t ! gospel is too great1 too glori\s1 too div9e a ?+ 9 its doctr9es & wor%ip1 & 9 all its in/itutions1 = y ev] to be a%am$ (4 ,x has n[1 = sixte5 ages1 endur$ ! te/ ( ! wit1 & ! rage ( e>? & hell1 & x %all /& 9 p[] & glory1 till ! heav5s be no m4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xv4 ,a ,rational ,def5ce ( ! ,gospel4 ,%all a!i/s d>e insult ! cross1 ,( our ,r$eem] ,god8 ,%all infidels reproa* 8 laws1 ,or trample on 8 blood8 ,:at if he *use my/]i\s ways1 ,to cleanse u f our faults8 ,may n ! works ( sov'reign grace ,transc5d our feeble ?\ghts6 ,:at if 8 gospel bids u fight ,) fle%1 & self1 & s98 ,! prize is mo/ div9ely bright1 ,:i* we are call'd to w94 ,:at if ! fooli% & ! poor1 ,8 glori\s grace p>take8 ,?is b confirms 8 tru? ! m1 ,= s ! prophets spake4 ,d "s t own 8 sacr$ "n1 ,indulge _! s\ls 9 s98 ,jesus %\ld nev] be> ! blame1 ,8 laws are pure & cle>4 ,!n let our fai? gr[ firm & /rong ,our lips pr(ess 8 ^w2 ,nor blu%1 nor fe> to walk among ,! m5 t love ! ,"l4 ,,s]mon ,,xvi4 ,a ,rational ,def5ce ( ! ,gospel3 ,or1 ,c\rage 9 ,pr(ess+ ,*ri/ianity4 ,,rom4 i4 #af4--;,i am n a%am$ ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/1 = x is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation to e "o t believe?4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p4 ,!re are _m 9 ! _w :o call !mselves *ri/ians1 & boa/ 9 ! "n2 yet if y ask !m :at ! gospel ( ,*ri/ is1 !y are ei!r /ruck into confusion & sil5ce1 or !y give su* an awkw>d & imp]t95t answ]1 z suffici5tly discov]s !y "k little ( ! religion ( ,*ri/1 or ( ! sacr$ "n into :i* !y 7 baptiz$4 ,n[ t we may act & speak z becomes p]sons endu$ ) reason1 ,i ?\ght x necess>y at fir/ to give "s acc\nt :at ?is gospel is1 t y might "k & und]/&1 ! religion :i* y pr(ess2 & if ye w glory 9 ! "n ( *ri/ian1 ye may be able to tell :at x is y mean by *ri/ianity4 ,by read+ ! books ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :]e9 ! gospel is conta9$1 y w f9d ?is to be ! sum & sub/ance ( x1 viz4 t x is a wise1 a holy1 & a graci\s con/itution ( ,god = ! recov]y ( s9ful man1 by s5d+ 8 own ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ into ! fle%1 to obey 8 law :i* man _h brok51 to make a prop] atonem5t = s9 by 8 dea?1 & ?us to procure ! fav\r ( ,god1 & et]nal happ9ess1 = all t believe & rep5t1 & receive ?is (f]$ salvation2 toge!r ) a promise ( ! holy ,_s to "w ?is fai? & rep5tance 9 _! he>ts1 to r5ew _! s9ful natures unto hol9ess1 to =m !m on e>? fit = ?is happ9ess1 & to br+ !m to ! full possession ( x 9 heav54 ,i h %ewn1 9 ! next place1 :at ,/4 ,paul meant1 :5 he told ! ,romans he 0 n a%am$ ( ?is gospel3 ,he 0 nei!r a%am$ to believe x z a man1 nor to pr(ess x z a *ri/ian1 nor to prea* x to o!rs z a m9i/]1 nor to def5d x z a good soldi] ( ,*ri/1 nor to suff] & die = x z a m>tyr4 ,! ?ird ?+ :i* ,i propos$1 0 to make x appe>1 t all ! occasions ( %ame1 :i* m5 ( infidelity pret5d to raise f ?is gospel1 may be answ]$ ^u ! fair & j pr9ciples ( reason & argum5t4 ,! fir/ sort ( reproa*es are ^? :i* are ca/ ^u ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 & ,i hope ,i h roll$ !m away4 ,i repeat no m ( ^! ?+s1 b proce$ to ! next sort ( occasions ( %ame1 & ^! are su* z are suppos$ to arise f ! pr(essors ( ?is gospel2 & ,i %all endeav\r to %ew y also ,l[ !y may be answ]$4 ,!y are *iefly ^! f\r4 ,i4 ,"s w say1 8,! pr(essors ( ?is gospel 9 ! beg9n+ 7 ! weak1 & fooli%1 & mean ?+s ( ?is _w2 b x 0 despis$ by ! wise1 x 0 scorn$ by ! great & hon\rable1 & p]secut$ by ! mighty4 ,:y %\ld a ,paul1 a ph>isee1 a doctor ( ! law1 become a foll[] ( a c>p5t]'s ,son1 & associate ) a p>cel ( fi%]m58 ,?is is a sc&al1 & fooli% inde$4 ,:o among ! ph>isees or rul]s h believ$ on him2 ,john vii4 #dh40 ,?is 0 ! /umbl+-block ( ! gospel 9 t age1 & x is ! /umbl+-block at :i* _m p]sons take (f5ce 9 our age too4 8,x is ! un?9k+ multitude1 say !y1 ! m]e mob ( mank9d1 t are l$ away ) ! noise ( /range ?+s & ! gospel4 ,& x is only ^? :o h no reli% ( good s5se t c disp5se ) my/]ies4 ,! poor] & weak] sort ( m5 & wom5 flock aft] y\r p[]ful prea*]s ( ! gospel1 b wise m5 despise x40 ,i am v glad1 my fri5ds1 if 9 y\r conv]sation y meet ) no su* p]sons t ridicule ! gospel at ?is rate4 ,b !re are _m 9 our age & nation arriv$ at ?is height ( pride & contempt ( ! gospel4 ,?is objection may h m answ]s ?an "o giv5 to x2 z fir/1 x is a matt] ( unju/ reproa*1 & x is false 9 fact2 = all ! pr(essors ( ?is gospel are n weak & unle>n$4 ,!re h be5 9 ! v beg9n+ ( *ri/ianity "s wise1 "s great p]sons1 t h giv5 te/imony to ?is gospel by _! believ+ x4 ,/4 ,paul 0 a man ( no weak reason1 no mean und]/&+1 no small le>n+1 & yet he believes ?is gospel1 & pr(esses he is n a%am$ ( x4 ,& !re h be5 9 mo/ ages ( ! *ur* "s in/ances ( ! p[] & success ( ?is gospel 9 conv]t+ philosoph]s & s5ators & pr9ces4 ,! le>n$1 ! +5i\s1 & ! noble among/ mank9d h sometimes giv5 up _! names to ,*ri/1 h yield$ _! ass5t to 8 doctr9es1 & con=m$ _! he>ts & lives to ! rules ( 8 gospel4 ,m5 ( wit & reason h be5 conv]t$ to ! fai?1 & !n h ex]t$ _! peculi> tal5ts 9 ! def5ce ( *ri/ianity1 & !y h conv9c$ ! _w t !y _h nei!r left _! reason nor _! wit beh9d !m :5 !y became *ri/ians4 ,m5 ( gr&eur & p[] h sometimes also support$ x ) hon\r4 ,b ! numb] ( ^! h n be5 exce$+ great4 ,god has orda9$ t !re %\ld be "s1 to %ew t x is no fooli% & unreasonable doctr9e1 t x is n a religion unwor?y ( k+s1 nor unbecom+ ! wise/ & ! greate/ ( *>act]s4 ,b if !re h be5 b a few great & wise h embrac$ x1 x is evid5t t its success & glory is n ow+ to ! wisdom & p[] ( m51 b to ! div9ity ( its doctr9es1 & ! p[] ( ,god4 ,besides1 ,i might tell y1 secondly1 t ri*es1 & gr&eur1 & elevat$ degrees ( wit & le>n+1 become a sore temptation to pride ( m9d & self-suffici5cy4 ,n[ ! fai? ( ! gospel is f\nd$ 9 humility1 & self-diffid5ce1 & pov]ty ( _s2 & ?is is "o pla9 reason :y x 0 receiv$ by s few ( ! ri*1 & ! le>n$1 & ! mighty among m51 ?\gh x 0 contriv$ & inv5t$ by ,god himself4 ,i answ]1 9 ! ?ird place1 t x is "o ( ! design$ *>act]s ( ! true gospel ( ,*ri/1 & x is =etold by ! anci5t prophets1 t :5 x %\ld come to be prea*$ ^u ! e>?1 ! poor %\ld receive x4 ,its reception by ! poor & weak among m51 is "o evid5ce t x comes f ,god2 ,mat4 xi4 #e4 ,:5 ,john ! bapti/ s5t 8 disciples to our ,savi\r to "k :e!r he 0 ! ,messiah1 or mu/ !y expect ano!r8 ,g1 tell ,john1 ! bl9d receive sight1 ! deaf he>1 & ! lame walk1 & to ! poor ! gospel is prea*$2 bless$ is he t is n (f5d$ 9 me1 c4 ,g1 & give ,john ?is v acc\nt ,i n[ relate to y1 & tell him ^! are my cr$5tials1 ^! are ! te/imonials ,i br+4 ,john w inf] t ,i am ! ,messiah1 & ?is is ! true gospel t ,i prea*2 = ! great & ri*1 & ! pret5d]s to wisdom among ! ,jews1 acc\nt x a /one ( /umbl+1 & a rock ( (f5ce1 & only a few ( ! poor receive x2 z x 0 =etold by ! prophets4 ,ea* ( u may say !re=e1 if only ! wise1 or ! great1 or ! ri*1 believ$ x1 x mu/ h be5 su* a gospel z ,i c\ld nev] h believ$2 = x want$ "o "* :i* is necess>ily adjo9$ to x1 t is1 t ! poor receive ! gospel3 ,fa!r1 ,i ?ank !e1 says our ,"l1 t ?\ ha/ hid ^! ?+s f ! wise & prud5t1 b ?\ ha/ reveal$ !m unto babes2 ,mat xi4 #be4 8,x pleas$ ,god1 :5 ! _w by wisdom knew n ,god10 to d>k5 all _! wisdom1 & turn x into folly1 & to call ^? t 7 e/eem$ fools1 & make !m wise 9 believ+ ! gospel1 ( ,*ri/4 ,x has pleas$ ,god to *use ! mean1 & weak1 & contemptible ?+s ( ?is _w to conf\nd ! wise & mighty4 ,x has pleas$ him to *use ! ?+s t are n1 to br+ to n\ght ! ?+s t are1 t no fle% might glory 9 8 pres5ce2 #a ,cor4 i4 #bg1 c4 ,,ii4 ,x is ano!r occasion ( /umbl+ or %ame 9 ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 t "s ( ! pr(essors ( x are vici\s 9 _! lives4 8,w y believe su* a gospel1 says an infidel1 t does n re/ra9 ! pr(essors ( x f ! wor/ ( s9s80 ,?is1 ,i confess1 gives x great di%on\r among ! m5 ( ! _w1 & is sometimes ready to %ake ! fai? ( y\ng] *ri/ians2 !y "k n h[ to g on f>!r 9 *ri/ianity1 = su* & su* t made great pr(ession1 y see h[ !y are fall54 ,?is is a common temptation ( ! devil2 x is a frequ5t sn>e1 & !re ha? be5 _m a pi\s s\l t ha? be5 9 dang] ( be+ caught !reby4 ,! vices ( "s pr(essors 7 great ev5 9 ,/4 ,paul's days3 ,!re 7 "s among ! ,philippians2 ,phil4 iii4 #ah4 8,( :om ,i h told y (t51 & n[ ev5 weep+1 t !y walk z enemies to ! cross ( ,*ri/1 & ca/ sc&al & %ame ^u x4 ,x makes my eyes fl[ ) te>s1 & my s\l ble$ )9 me to he> ( x3 ,! gospel ( ,*ri/ is s mu* di%on\r$ by ^! means40 ,b if we take a ne>] view1 we %all see t no doctr9e ought to f>e ! worse1 because "s wick$ m5 are pr(essors ( x4 ,x 0 n c\nt$ a discr$it to philosophy1 t "s ( ! pr(essors ( x1 :o hat$ ! gospel1 7 vici\s 9 _! lives4 ,i w\ld ask ! dei/ n[1 is !re any gr\nd to disbelieve natural religion1 because !re are "s t make pr(ession ( x are fall5 into great s9s8 ,! gospel itself tea*es u to d5y all ungodl9ess & worldly lu/s1 & does n indulge "o ( !m4 ,& !y are said to be enemies to ! cross ( ,*ri/1 :5 _! conv]sation is all e>?ly1 :5 _! ,god is _! belly1 & _! glory is _! %ame4 ,?is is no fault ( ! gospel1 = !y felt n ! p[] ( x4 ,nor is !re any religion or pr(ession 9 ! _w t w\ld h _h any foll[]s at all by ?is "t1 if m5 mu/ h entirely ca%i]$ t religion1 because !re h be5 "s p]sons vici\s t h be5 pr(essors ( x4 ,!re is no sect1 no religion 9 ! _w1 ?\gh ! in/itution & ! rules ( x h be5 ev] s pi\s1 b :at has produc$ "s p]sons t h be5 vici\s 9 _! lives4 ,b ?is cavil is /ill c>ri$ on1 & urg$ ) mu* vehem5ce4 8,if ! gospel ( ,*ri/ 7 a religion s heav5ly1 & s div9e 9 its orig9al1 z y pret5d1 surely ! nations t pr(ess x w\ld em95tly exce$ all o!r nations 9 piety1 9 ju/ice & goodness3 :]eas ! nations t n[ a-days embrace *ri/ianity1 are n at all sup]ior to ! ,mahometans1 nor to "s ( ! hea!ns1 ei!r 9 duty t relates to ,god or man3 ,& if we may give cr$it to anci5t hi/ory1 ! virtues ( ! old ,romans1 long be=e ! days ( ,julius ,cs>1 %one mu* bright] ?an any ( ! virtues ( ! baptiz$ nations3 ,!re 0 m tru? & hone/y1 m devotion to ! heav5ly p[]s1 m ( a public _s & zeal = _! c\ntry's good1 ?an we c f9d 9 any *ri/ian k+doms or /ates n[-a-days40 ,to ?is ,i w\ld give ^! ?ree answ]s3 #a4 ,! acc\nt :i* we h ( ! %9+ virtues ( ^! be/ ages ( hea!nism1 is giv5 u only by _! own po/]ity1 :o liv$ 9 succe$+ ages4 ,n[ x is ! well-kn[n temp] & cu/om ( mank9d to magnify ! virtue ( _! ance/ors1 & to say1 t ! =m] times are bett] ?an ^!2 ,b y h sc>ce any hea!n writ]s1 :o d n describe _! own ages z vici\s en\gh1 if !y h occasion to talk ^u t subject4 ,& !re=e !re is j reason to suspect ! /rict tru? ( ^! encomiums ( _! =e-fa!rs4 #b4 ,al?\gh "s social virtues 9 a hea!n c\ntry might really fl\ri% m = an age or two1 spr++ f ! pr9ciples ( ambition1 & hon\r1 & love to _! own c\ntry2 yet !re 7 su* vices also practis$ among _m ( ! g5tile nations1 :i* are seldom he>d or kn[n among *ri/ians3 ,! apo/le describes !m 9 ,rom4 i4 #bf4 & t 9 su* a mann]1 z leads u to believe1 t !y 7 practis$ by ^? :o pr(ess$ wisdom among !m4 ,x mu/ be ackn[l$g$ also1 t ^! nations 7 gross idolat]s1 & wor%ipp$ _m gods1 & t ev5 9 ! times :5 _! social virtues 7 mo/ conspicu\s4 ,n[ ?is is mo/ highly crim9al 9 ! sight ( ! great & sov]eign ,god1 ! ,creator ( all ?+s3 ,& ! w>m] & ! m zeal\s 7 _! devotions :i* !y paid to ^! idols1 ) ! neglect or contempt ( ! true ,god1 ! great] 0 _! guilt & abom9ation4 ,b1 #c4 ,! *ief answ] ,i give is ?is1 t :5 :ole k+doms are made *ri/ians m]ely by bir?1 education1 & cu/om1 x is n to be suppos$ t a tw5tie? "p ( !m believe ! gospel ^u any j & reasonable pr9ciples ( k & *oice4 ,:5 :ole cities & nations are wor%ipp]s ( ,*ri/1 no o!rwise ?an ! ,ephesians 7 wor%ipp]s ( ,diana1 or ! ,turks ( ,mahomet1 x is n reasonable to expect t !re %\ld be mu* diff]5ce 9 ! virtues ( su* a national sort ( ,*ri/ians1 ,mahometans1 or ,hea!ns2 = ! pr9ciple f :i* all _! religion spr+s is ! same1 namely1 _! education1 cu/om1 & fa%ion ( _! c\ntry2 & !re=e _! vices are mu* ! same z !y w\ld be accord+ to ! pres5t reign+ hum\r1 disposition1 or political temp] ( ! nation1 :atsoev] 7 _! =m ( religion & _! e/abli%$ wor%ip4 ,! true way !re=e to put ^! ?+s to ! te/1 is to consid] ^? *ri/ians only :o believe & pr(ess ! gospel f k1 & *oice1 & inw>d conviction1 & :o make _! religion a matt] ( solemnity & importance & n ( m]e =m & cu/om4 ,n[ if y sep>ate ^! f ! re/ ( mank9d1 ,i am well assur$1 t z bad z ! *ri/ian _w is1 y w f9d all ! human & div9e virtues m glori\sly practis$ among su* *ri/ians z ^!1 ?an among an equal numb] ( ! pr(essors ( any o!r religion "u ! sun3 ,= inw>d *ri/ianity1 & ! fai? ( ! gospel1 :5 x is built ^u j f\ndations1 w necess>ily draw along ) x su* a tra9 ( virtues & graces1 z %all adorn ! doctr9e ( ,god our ,savi\r2 & by su* a comp>ison z ?is1 m5 w\ld be con/ra9$ to confess t ,god is among u ( a tru?4 ,,iii4 ,! v>i\s & divid$ op9ions1 ! sects & p>ties t are f\nd 9 ! *ri/ian _w1 h be5 ano!r occasion ( sc&al & (f5ce to ! infidels4 8,h[ c we ev] come1 say !y1 to any c]ta9ty :at y\r religion is1 s9ce y d n agree ab\t x among y\rselves80 8,all ,europe pret5ds to be *ri/ian1 & to believe ! gospel2 yet ,france1 & ,spa91 & ,italy1 & ,pol&1 & a good "p ( ,g]many1 tell u1 t true *ri/ianity is f\nd only among/ !m4 ,b 9 ! c\ntries ( ,d5m>k1 ,sw$51 & ! nor!rn p>ts ( ,g]many1 & 9 ! ,briti% isl&s1 !re is ano!r religion pr(ess$1 ( a v diff]5t k9d1 & !y call !irs ! pure gospel1 & re=m$ *ri/ianity4 ,! prote/ant & ! papi/ divide ^! we/]n p>ts ( ! _w1 & !y are ready to te> "o ano!r to pieces ^u ! acc\nt ( _! diff]5t op9ions & practices4 ,n[ if ! books t conta9 ! religion ( ,*ri/ be ( s v unc]ta9 s5se & signification1 truly we are a%am$ ( su* a d\btful religion2 x is ev5 z well = u to cont5t ourselves ) ! religion t ! light ( nature tea*es u1 & ! dictates ( our common reason1 :i* we ?9k has m c]ta9ty 9 x40 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 t x is a great mi/ake to imag9e t ! light ( nature & reason1 if left entirely to itself 9 ?is corrupt & fall5 /ate1 has m c]ta9ty 9 its det]m9ations ?an scripture ha?4 ,h[ _m wild op9ions ha? ! corrupt m9d ( man produc$ among ! inhabitants ( ! hea!n _w1 & ?is same light ( nature has n correct$ !m8 ,:at inf9ite div]sity ( va9 & mon/r\s fancies ha? pa/ = religion & devotion among !m8 ,& ! light ( nature has be5 suppos$ to dictate "s ( !m1 = !y did n always pret5d revelation = !m4 ,!re h be5 wide & irreconcileable diff]5ces among ! philosoph]s1 z well z among ! prie/s & ! p ( diff]5t nations4 ,! light ( nature & reason is a poor d>k bewild]$ ?+1 if x ha? no comm]ce1 nor communication ) p]sons :o h be5 fav\r$ ) div9e revelation4 ,x is only ! scripture t has e/abli%$ & asc]ta9$ ! doctr9es ( natural religion3 ,& x is to ! scripture t ! dei/s ( our age are oblig$ = _! great] acqua9tance ) natural religion ?an ev] _! =efa!rs1 ! hea!n philosoph]s1 arriv$ at1 ?\gh !y are too pr\d to ackn[l$ge x4 ,if !y agree bett]1 & are m uni=m 9 _! pr9ciples n[ ?an ! old epicureans1 ! /oics1 & ! platoni/s 71 x is all ow+ to a m intimate acqua9tance ) ! writ+s ( ,moses & ! prophets1 ! evangeli/s1 & ! apo/les2 s t x is ) a v ill grace t our pres5t infidels c object to *ri/ians _! diff]5ce ( op9ions1 & pret5d t ?is is a gr\nd ( %ame to ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & a reason :y !y d n believe or pr(ess x4 ,b ,i come n[ to give "s acc\nt ( ! true reasons ( su* divisions ( sect & p>ty among *ri/ians4 ,!re are two great causes ( ^! divisions1 & ! *>ge is n to be laid ^u ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 nor ^u ! books t conta9 x4 #a4 ,! fir/ cause is1 t ! papi/ does n pret5d to d]ive 8 religion m]ely f ! bible2 b he br+s 9 ! ,jewi% apocryphal writ]s ( anci5t ages1 & lays !m also = a f\ndation ( 8 fai?2 & he makes ! traditions ( ! *ri/ian *ur*1 :i* he pret5ds to h be5 deliv]$ d[n f age to age1 ( almo/ ! same au?ority z ! scripture itself3 ,& "s ( _! au?ors h rais$ ^! traditions to equal dignity ) ! scripture1 z be+ built ^u ! same f\ndation1 viz4 ! au?ority ( ! *ur*4 ,z !y h _m ?+s 9 _! religion :i* !y _c f9d 9 ! ^w ( ,god2 s !y ?9k x is suffici5t if !y c support !m by ^! pret5d$ traditions ( ! *ur*4 ,:]eas ! prote/ant takes no?+ = ! gr\nd ( 8 fai? b ! books ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t2 & :at he _c f9d writt5 !re1 nor d]iv$ !nce by mo/ obvi\s & evid5t consequ5ces1 he does n pr(ess x z any necess>y "p ( 8 *ri/ianity4 ,! religion ( ! prote/ant !re=e is abundantly m con=mable to ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 bo? 9 ! doctr9es & ! wor%ip ( x1 because x d]ives ! :ole f ! ^w ( ,god3 ,b x is no wond] at all t !re %\ld be su* a diff]5ce betwe5 !m & ! papi/s1 :5 !y lay su* diff]5t f\ndations = _! fai? & practice4 #b4 ,ano!r reason :y ! prote/ant & papi/ diff] s mu* is1 because ! papi/ pret5ds t !re is an infallible judge among !m to det]m9e all controv]sies2 & t _! popes1 & _! c\ncils1 :i* !y call ! *ur*1 h au?ority to appo9t :at %all be e/eem$ ! true articles ( fai?1 & to br+ 9 rites & c]emonies into _! wor%ip accord+ to _! own inv5tion & pleasure4 ,& t all ! p are b\nd to believe z ! *ur* bids !m believe1 & to practise 9 matt]s ( wor%ip :atsoev] ! *ur* bids !m practise3 ,& ^u ?is acc\nt !y =bid ! scripture to be read by ! common p1 t !y may n le>n ! tru? ( ! gospel1 b may take all = gospel :i* !y tea* !m1 & be cont5t ) x4 ,:]eas ! prote/ant has no?+ else b 8 bible to h rec\rse to = ! conclusion ( all controv]sies2 & he enc\rages e man to use 8 bible1 & to judge = himself conc]n+ ! s5se & mean+ ( x1 us+ ! be/ helps t he c obta9 = ?is end3 ,! prote/ant m9i/]s tea* him n only :at !y "k ( ! gospel1 b !y put ! bible into 8 h&1 & bid him se>* & see :e!r ?+s are s or no1 t !nce he may le>n :at are ^? doctr9es & ^? duties :i* ,*ri/ has requir$ him to believe & practise4 ,!nce x comes to pass1 t !re are almo/ a ?\s& ?+s 9 pop]y1 :i* ! prote/ants utt]ly dis[n1 because !y dis[n ! p[] ( ! pope1 or *ur*1 to /amp new articles ( fai?1 or inv5t new =ms ( wor%ip4 ,objection4 ,b x may be said /ill1 !re are s _m diff]5t sects & p>ties among ! prote/ants !mselves1 z enc\rages ! dei/ to ma9ta9 8 *>ge & accusation4--8,:y d y1 sai? he1 :o pr(ess to d]ive all y\r religion f ! scripture1 diff] s mu* among y\rselves1 bo? 9 doctr9e1 9 wor%ip1 & 9 ! ord] ( y\r *ur*es1 if ! gospel ( ,*ri/ be s excell5t a religion1 & if ! books t conta9 x c give y s pla9 & c]ta9 a k ( x60 ,i answ]1 ,t almo/ all ^? ?+s :]e9 prote/ants diff]1 are b ( small] importance 9 religion1 9 comp>ison ( ^? _m & great ?+s :]e9 !y agree4 ,! *ief & mo/ important po9ts ( *ri/ianity are writt5 ) s mu* pla9ness & evid5ce 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 z w\ld lead all humble1 hone/1 s9c]e & dilig5t enquir]s into a belief ( !m1 & cons5t 9 !m4 ,n[ x is n necess>y t ! less] matt]s ( *ri/ianity %\ld be writt5 d[n s expressly 9 scripture3 ,= ! all-wise ,god ?\ght x prop] to leave _m ( ^! articles ( less importance m dubi\s & obscure1 bo? to awak5 ! dilig5ce ( m5 to /udy 8 ^w1 & to leave among/ !m "s occasions = ! ex]cise ( _! mutual *>ity & =be>ance4 ,our bless$ ,"l has ?\ght x prop] to put ! univ]sal love :i* he requires among/ 8 foll[]s1 to ?is te/ or trial1 to see :e!r !y w cultivate peace & *>ity to "o ano!r amid/ _! v>i\s & divid$ op9ions 9 ?+s ( less conc]nm5t4 ,i confess !re are "s diff]5ces among prote/ants 9 ! great doctr9es ( ! ,tr9ity1 & ! satisfaction ( ,*ri/1 :i* mu/ be ackn[l$g$ to be articles ( v high mom5t & importance 9 *ri/ianity4 ,b if we comp>e ^? few :o pr(ess dang]\s op9ions 9 ^! po9ts ) ! millions t agree 9 ! same g5]al pr(ession ( fai?1 x w be f\nd t _! numb] is b v small4 ,if we consid] ! great ignorance ( ,god1 :i* is f\nd 9 all m5 by nature1 & take a survey ( ! unhappy influ5ces t education1 fancy1 passion1 pride1 fri5d%ip1 av]sion1 precipitance & laz9ess1 h ^u mank9d 9 =m+ _! judgm5ts & op9ions1 we %all n wond] to f9d "s p]sons "h & !re fall+ into /range s5tim5ts1 contr>y to ! pla9 & suffici5t evid5ce ( scripture4 ,we believe 9 g5]al1 t :oev] puts (f all prejudices1 & is pi\sly s9c]e 9 8 se>* ( ! ^w ( ,god1 %all c]ta9ly f9d1 ?r\gh div9e assi/ance1 all ne$ful tru?4 ,if !re=e a disbeliev] come ) a s]i\s1 humble1 & pi\s m9d1 & apply himself ) dilig5ce & f]v5t pray] to read ! scripture2 ,i am well assur$ he w become a *ri/ian1 & f9d out s mu* ( ! doctr9es & duties ( ! gospel1 z are necess>y to 8 et]nal happ9ess4 ,b !re w be h]esies aris+ sometimes 9 ! *ur*4 ,t>es w gr[ up sometimes 9 ! field t is ev] s well cultivat$1 & s[n ) corn3 ,& :at unkn[n reasons !re may be 9 ! c\nsels & provid5ce ( ,god 9 p]mitt+ h]esies to arise = ! f>!r trial ( 8 own p1 is too high & h>d a po9t = u to det]m9e4 ,! apo/le sai?2 #a ,cor4 xi4 #ai4 ,!re mu/ be also h]esies among y1 t !y :i* are approv$ may be made manife/3 ,if su* a ?+ z ?is is1 %all be abus$ by m5 ( corrupt m9ds1 to turn !m q away f ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & to support _! own infidelity1 !y mu/ answ] = x at ! great day to ,*ri/ _! ,judge4 ,?us ,i h done ) ! ?ird *>ge or accusation br\ght aga9/ ! gospel1 & remov$ ! sc&al & %ame t "s m5 h ?r[n ^u x1 because !re are su* sects1 & p>ties1 & divid$ op9ions among ! pr(essors ( x4 ,,iv4 ,ano!r occasion ( sc&al :i* infidels *>ge ^u ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 is ?is1 8,t "s :o h long pr(ess$ x h =sak5 x2 & "o %\ld be a%am$ to embrace su* a fai? z ?is is1 = x has be5 tri$1 & f\nd to be va9 & gr\ndless1 ev5 by ^? :o h kn[n x long1 & se>*$ x ?r\gh & ?r\gh1 & !re=e at la/ !y h ab&on$ & ca/ x (f40 ,b 9 answ] to ?is1 give me leave to say1 fir/1 t ! *ief & mo/ common reason :y p]sons :o h pr(ess$ *ri/ianity ca/ x (f1 is n because !y f\nd any j reason ( blame ei!r 9 its pr9ciples or rules2 b because !y ?9k x too /rict = !m1 & x curbs _! vici\s appetites m ?an !y l4 ,i w all[1 t p]haps !re may be "s p]sons :o h ab&on$ ! *ri/ian religion f a wantonness ( fancy1 f a lic5ti\sness ( ?\ght1 f a pride ( reason+1 & :o make x _! glory to h ?r[n (f ! bonds ( _! education1 & to h obta9$ ! hon\r ( free-?9k]s1 or f a presum+ conceit t !y mu/ compreh5d e ?+ 9 _! religion1 & w believe no?+ t ha? my/]ies 9 x4 ,su* va9 pr9ciples z ^! may h influ5c$ "s m9ds1 & giv5 !m up to apo/acy3 ,b1 ,i fe>1 f> ! greate/ "p ( ^? :o =sake ! gospel1 h be5 tempt$ to x by ! p[] ( _! lu/s1 :i* ! gospel w\ld re/ra93 & "s ( ^! p]sons ^u _! dea?-b$s h confess$ x too4 ,?is is also suffici5tly visible 9 ! _w1 t :5 m5 h long pr(ess$ ?is gospel & =sak5 x1 !y seldom gr[ m pi\s1 m sob]1 m hone/ or good ?an be=e2 b1 on ! contr>y1 !y g5]ally h indulg$ vici\s excesses1 & neglect$ all piety1 & ?is is r a gr\nd ( glory to ! gospel ?an a j reason ( %ame4 ,if ^! p]sons _h g5]ally gr[n m holy1 if !y _h fe>$ ,god m aft]w>ds ?an ev] !y did be=e1 if !y _h m aim$ at ! glory ( ,god1 & lov$ him bett]1 :5 !y =sook ,*ri/ & 8 gospel1 !n we might h "s reason to suspect ?is gospel 0 false1 & a m]e mi/ake or impo/ure4 ,b :5 ^! p]sons gr[ m unju/ ?an be=e1 love _! neighb\r less1 are become m s5sual1 m selfi%1 disreg>d ,god m ?an !y did be=e2 ,i repeat x aga91 ?is is r a gr\nd ( glory to ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 ?an ( %ame4 ,demas ha? =sak5 u1 sai? ,paul1 because he lov$ ?is pres5t _w2 #b ,tim4 iv4 #aj4 ,a covet\s ,demas is no good argum5t :y ,/4 ,paul %\ld =sake ,*ri/1 or be a%am$ ( ! gospel4 ,& ! apo/le has %ewn t ^? :o h made %ipwreck ( _! fai?1 h p>t$ ) a good consci5ce too1 & lo/ _! virtue2 #a ,tim4 i4 #ai1 #bj4 ,b !re is ano!r answ] :i* ! apo/le ,john gives to ?is objection 9 8 fir/ epi/le1 *ap4 ii4 v]4 #ai4 ,!y w5t out f u1 b !y 7 n ( u2 = if !y _h be5 ( u1 !y w\ld no d\bt h cont9u$ ) u3 b !y w5t out1 t !y might be made manife/ t !y 7 n all ( u4 ,!y might make a pr(ession ( ! gospel1 & p]haps give a real ass5t to ! tru?s & doctr9es ( x by ! conv9c+ influ5ce ( miracles & human reason1 or p]haps !y became *ri/ians m]ely by ! =ce ( education1 because !y 7 taught ?is religion f _! *ildhood1 & pr(ess$ x )\t ?\ght2 b !y nev] _h su* a p[]ful belief ( ?is gospel ( ,*ri/1 z to *ange _! he>ts1 to r5ew _! natures1 to =m _! s\ls aft] ! image ( ,*ri/ into real hol9ess2 & !re=e l ! he>]s t are comp>$ to /ony gr\nd1 ! se$ did n s9k deep into _! he>ts1 ?\gh !y might receive ! ^w at fir/ ) joy1 b hav+ n root 9 !mselves2 !y endure b = a :ile1 & :5 any temptation arises1 !y are (f5d$1 & dep>t f ! fai? :i* !y once pr(ess$2 ,mat4 xiii4 #bj1 #ba4 ,?us x appe>s1 t ! gospel ( ,*ri/ is nev] ! worse 9 itself1 nor does x des]ve ! less e/eem 9 ! _w1 not)/&+ su* apo/ates z ^!1 no m ?an se$-corn %\ld be pron\nc$ n\ght1 because x does n br+ =? a h>ve/ 9 e soil4 ,i h n[ f9i%$ ! ?ird g5]al head ( disc\rse :i* ,i propos$1 & h %ewn1 :atsoev] occasions ( %ame might be suppos$ to arise ei!r f ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 or ! pr(essors ( x1 are unju/ly *>g$ z blemi%es on ! gospel2 & ,i h giv5 p>ticul> answ]s to bo? sorts ( cavils1 & defeat$ ! accusations4 ,"o ^w ( advice to *ri/ians %all conclude ! pres5t disc\rse2 & t is ?is3-- ,s9ce ! gospel ( ,*ri/ gives no j occasions ( %ame1 y t are pr(essors ( x %\ld take he$ t y d no?+ to ca/ %ame on ?is gospel4 ,d n m+le ! *ri/ian fai? ) d\btful notions ( y\r own4 ,d n defile y\r *ri/ian conv]sation ) s9ful practices4 ,d n make ! less] circum/ances & app5dages ( y\r religion ! matt] ( l\d conte/1 & a p>ty /rife2 = all ^! ?+s expose ! gospel to %ame1 & may ju/ly put its pr(essors to ! blu%1 9 ! face ( ! _w1 :5 !y are guilty ( ^! practices4 ,let me insi/ a little ^u ea* ( ^!4 #a4 ,d n m+le ! *ri/ian fai? ) d\btful notions & fancies ( y\r own4 ,! articles ( our *ri/ianity1 & ! necess>y tru?s ( ! gospel1 are div9e & glori\s3 ,take he$ y d n br+ 9 y\r peculi> s5tim5ts & fav\rite op9ions1 :i* h no suffici5t evid5ce f ! ^w ( ,god1 & jo9 !m 9 ! same dignity ) ! articles ( y\r fai?2 & mu* less %\ld y d>e to impose !m ^u ! consci5ces ( y\r fell[-*ri/ians4 ,! gospel itself w suff] by x1 & s9k 9 ! e/eem ( ! _w1 :5 ! div9e doctr9es ( x are m+l$ ) our weaknesses1 & debas$ by ! addition ( our d\btful s5tim5ts4 #b4 ,defile n y\r *ri/ian conv]sation ) s9ful practices4 ,indulge n a con=mity to ?is pres5t evil _w 9 any ( ! corrupt & unlawful cu/oms & c\rses ( x4 ,m+le n y\r practice ( ! lovely duties :i* ?is gospel enjo9s1 ) ly+1 & sl&]+1 & rail+2 d n int]l9e y\r lives ) religion & s91 ) devotion & %ameful lu/s4 ,x is a gospel t =bids all iniquity1 x requires t y mortify s9 & cleanse y\rselves f e defilem5t ( fle% & _s1 & t y g on to p]fect hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ! ,"l2 #b ,cor4 vii4 #a4 ,! v design & end ( x 9 ,god's et]nal c\nsels & contrivance1 is1 t y might be holy1 & )\t blame be=e him 9 love2 ,eph4 i4 #d4 ,if y pursue ?is advice1 !n %all o!rs1 :o behold y1 confess t !re is some?+ div9e 9 *ri/ianity1 :5 y ?us adorn ! doctr9e ( ,god y\r ,savi\r4 ,?us y give ! gospel its due hon\r by believ+ all x reveals1 by wor%ipp+ accord+ to ! me?ods ( its appo9tm5t1 & by t purity ( conv]sation :i* x enjo9s4 #c4 ,make n ! less] circum/ances & app5dages ( y\r religion ! matt] ( l\d conte/1 & a p>ty-/rife4 ,we are call$ to cont5d e>ne/ly = ! great & necess>y doctr9es ( fai?1 :i* 7 once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts3 ,b we are comm&$ also to receive ^? t are weak 9 ! fai?1 )\t involv+ !m 9 d\btful disputations ab\t matt]s ( less mom5t4 ,give no occasion to ! infidel to blaspheme ! gospel by y\r factions & qu>rels1 & ! rage ( a bitt] & unsanctifi$ zeal4 ,oh t ! "t 7 come1 :5 ! wolf & lamb %all lie d[n toge!r1 & !re %all be no?+ to hurt or de/roy 9 all ! holy m\nta96 ,b surely1 x is v h>d if ! lambs !mselves1 :o belong to ! flock ( ,*ri/1 _c live )\t hurt+ & de/roy+ "o ano!r2 t *ri/ians _c live )\t expos+ _! div9e & heav5ly religion to ! blasphemies ( s9ful m54 ,happy 7 ! *ri/ian _w1 if we c\ld all behave ourselves s z nev] to give occasion to ! adv]s>y to reproa* ! pr(essors ( ! *ri/ian fai?1 nor ?r[ %ame & di%on\r ^u ! gospel ( ,*ri/6 ,may ! bless$ ,_s ( ,god tea* u ?is lesson effectually1 & let x be copi$ out 9 our lives daily1 till we arrive at ! regions ( p]fect hol9ess & love6 ,am54 ,,s]mon ,,xvii4 ,a ,rational ,def5ce ( ! ,gospel3 ,or1 ,c\rage 9 ,pr(ess+ ,*ri/ianity4 ,,rom4 i4 #af4----;,i am n a%am$ ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/1 = x is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation to e "o t believe?4 ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p4 ,?\gh ! passion ( %ame has some?+ 9 x t s9ks our nature1 & enfeebles our spirits1 yet x is a v becom+ passion1 :]e s9 is ! object ( x2 & inde$ x 0 wisely orda9$ by our ,creator to be a gu>dian to ^? small rema9s ( natural virtue t abide 9 u s9ce ! fall4 ,we f9d ! fir/ "y s9n]s clo!d ) %ame 9 ! g>d5 ( ,ed5 at ! pres5ce ( ,god4 ,b ! gr[+ corruption ( our natures1 ! subtilty ( ,satan1 & ! temptations ( ?is _w h jo9$ toge!r to take ?is piece ( artill]y out ( ! h&s ( virtue1 & make use ( x 9 _! attacks ^u religion & goodness4 ,we ought to be a%am$ inde$ ( no?+ b our s91 our folly1 & our wret*$ness2 b we h be5 too ready to be a%am$1 ev5 ( ! grace ( ,god1 & ! me?ods ( our recov]y f folly1 wret*$ness1 & s94 ,! gospel itself1 ! glori\s gospel1 has be5 made a matt] ( reproa* among m51 & its pr(essors h be5 sometimes tempt$ to be a%am$ ( x4 ,! bless$ apo/le 9 my text _h ga9$ a victory ov] ?is temptation1 = he 0 n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,:atsoev] !re might be conta9$ 9 ! doctr9es ( ?is gospel1 or :atsoev] might be f\nd among ! pr(essors ( x1 f :i* infidels or unbeliev]s might take occasion to ?r[ %ame & sc&al ^u x2 yet ,i h %ewn 9 ! two =ego+ disc\rses1 t all ?is is unju/ly *>g$ on ! gospel1 & h giv5 p>ticul> answ]s to bo? sorts ( cavils4 ,i g on n[ to ! la/ proposal1 :i* is to expla9 ! =ce ( ! apo/le's argum5t aga9/ %ame 9 pr(ess+ & prea*+ ?is gospel1 & to make x appe>1 t ! words ( my text conta9 a g5]al & mo/ ext5sive gu>d1 or def5ce1 aga9/ all possible occasions ( %ame 9 ! pr(ession ( *ri/ianity2 & t is1 t ! gospel ( ,*ri/ is ! p[] ( ,god = ! salvation ( all t believe4 ,n[ ?is is an argum5t :i* y1 :o believe 9 ,*ri/1 may all assume to y\rselves z well z ! apo/le3 ,y _c prea* ?is gospel s well z he1 nor expla9 ! reasons ( y\r fai? to o!rs1 & e/abli% x ^u s solid & un%ak5 f\ndations ( argum5t1 z ,paul c\ld d2 b e *ri/ian1 t has embrac$ ! fai?1 & felt ! p[] ( ?is gospel = 8 own salvation1 may give ?is reason = ! pr(ession ( x1 & may support 8 c\rage 9 opposition to all ! %>pe/ temptations ( mock]y & reproa*4 ,:5 ! apo/le says1 x is ! p[] ( ,god1 we mu/ suppose him to und]/&1 x is a mo/ p[]ful means1 or effectual in/rum5t t ,god uses1 to save s\ls1 & x is att5d$ ) div9e p[] = t end4 ,x is m p[]ful ?an ! light ( nature2 = we h no j reason to believe1 t ! m]e light ( nature1 )\t "s helps ( div9e revelation1 or "s unwritt5 traditions ( x1 ev] sav$ any s\ls at all2 & if !re h be5 any ( ! s9n]s ( ! hea!n nations made p>tak]s ( grace1 ,i ?9k x is o!rwise to be acc\nt$ = ?an m]ely by ! poor rema9s ( ! light ( nature4 ,x is m p[]ful ?an any religion t m5 or angels c\ld inv5t1 & m p[]ful too1 ?an any religion t ,god himself ev] inv5t$1 or reveal$1 & propos$ to m5 be=e ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,8 revelations to ! patri>*s 7 b few2 !y 7 made "h & !re to a h\se or two1 or to a family2 !y 7 p>ticul> fav\rs t he be/[$ ^u p]sons call$ out ( idolatry1 nor _h !y a v long1 nor spread+1 nor la/+ influ5ce1 except 9 ! family ( ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob1 :]e !y 7 frequ5tly r5ew$4 ,x is m p[]ful ?an all ! revelations ( grace1 :i* ,god made by ,moses to ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 & int]m+l$ ) ! ,jewi% law3 = ^! discov]ies rea*$ b to "o s+le nation1 & wr\ght b feebly t[>d ! conv]sion ( s9ful s\ls to ,god & hol9ess1 9 comp>ison ( :at ! gospel ( ,*ri/ has done4 ,besides1 let x be consid]$1 t all ! p[] :i* all ! =m] discov]ies ( grace to ! patri>*s1 or to ! ,jews1 _h to save s\ls1 0 d]iv$ f ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 :i* is conta9$ 9 !m 9 l[] measures1 & 9 a m obscure mann]4 ,!re=e s9ce ! gospel ( ,*ri/ n[ /&s =? 9 op5 light1 & 9 full glory1 x is mo/ em95tly p[]ful to conv]t s9n]s1 to br+ ?is apo/ate _w back aga9 to ,god1 & to save millions ( s\ls4 ,i4 ,x is ! mo/ p[]ful means ( salvation1 consid]$ 9 itself1 & 9 its own nature & influ5ce4--,,ii4 ,x is ! mo/ p[]ful means1 z x is accompani$ ) ! influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,! fir/ ( ^! maybe call$ a moral p]suasive influ5ce2 ! la/ is sup]natural & sov]eign4 ,let u m$itate on ea* ( ^! di/9ctly4 ,i4 ,x is ! mo/ p[]ful means1 if we consid] ! gospel 9 itself1 & its own nature4 ,n t ! m]e ^w ( ! gospel1 rea*+ ! e>s ( m51 is suffici5t to *ange ! he>t1 & to save ! s\l )\t div9e influ5ces3 ,= x is said to be ! p[] ( ,god to salvation2 t is1 x is t doctr9e :]eby ,god ex]ts 8 div9e p[] to save s9ful man4 ,b /ill x mu/ be grant$1 t ! doctr9e itself 9 its own nature has a v great & evid5t t5d5cy to ?is glori\s end1 z x is ! noble/1 ! ri*e/1 & ! brighte/ discov]y ( grace t ev] 0 made to man4 ,if we consid] x 9 its own nature1 x has ! greate/ moral p[]1 or p]suasive influ5ce t[>d ! salvation ( p]i%+ s9n]s4 ,?is is easily prov$ by expla9+ :at ?is salvation means4 ,salvation includes 9 x a fre$om f ! guilt & puni%m5t ( s91 toge!r ) a "r & title to heav52 x implies also a fre$om f ! p[] ( s91 & !reby a prep>ation = heav51 & a f9al possession ( x4 ,"u ea* ( ^! consid]ations x w appe> ) great evid5ce1 t ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! p[] ( ,god to salvation4 #a4 ,x is ! mo/ p[]ful means to set s9n]s free f ! guilt & puni%m5t ( s91 & to relieve a di/ress$ consci5ce "u ! s5se ( div9e ang]3 ,x gives ! mo/ effectual security to a believ] aga9/ ! t]rors ( hell & et]nal dea?2 = x n only decl>es1 t !re is =giv5ess ) ,god1 b x %ews u ! f\ndation ^u :i* ?is =giv5ess /&s1 namely1 ! satisfaction made to ! (f5d$ ju/ice ( ,god by ! dea? & sacrifice ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 8 ,son4 ,suppose x 7 possible = a philosoph]1 or wise man1 to prove t ,god w\ld =give ! s9s ( ! p5it5t1 yet !re is no?+ b ! gospel t c set ! consci5ce at su* joyful ease f ! t]ror ( guilt1 & release ! s\l f ! *a9s :]e) x 0 held3 8,= n[1 says ! believ]1 ,i n only he> x prov$ by div9e te/imony1 t !re is p>don ( s9 to be obta9$ f ,god1 b ,i see h[ ,god may d x ) hon\r3 ,i behold ! atonem5t t is made by ,*ri/ ,jesus1 8 own ,son3 ,! atonem5t is equal to ! (f5ce3 ,he c ju/ify me1 ?\gh ,i am a s9n]1 ^u ! acc\nt ( ?is p]fect righte\sness1 & he c d x ) glory to all 8 t]rible p]fections2 !re=e ,i may v5ture my ass5t to ?is doctr9e1 & ,i may re/ my s\l ^u x40 #b4 ,! gospel is a p[]ful means also to raise undes]v+ s9n]s to a hope ( heav5 & et]nal life4 ,x %ews u :at heav5 is1 by ! discov]ies ( "o t has be5 !re1 ev5 ! ,son ( ,god himself4 ,life & immortality are br\ght to light by ?is gospel1 :i* lay hid "u mu* d>kness be=e2 #b ,tim4 i4 #aj4 ,x tea*es u also1 h[ ! happ9ess ( heav5 is procur$ = u1 ev5 by ! ob$i5ce & blood ( ! ,son ( ,god2 & !re=e1 "s ?9k1 heav5 is call$ ! pur*as$ possession 9 ,eph4 i4 #ad4 ,x assures u1 t ?is bless$ /ate ( ! enjoym5t ( ,god 9 un*angeable peace1 & 9 ! company ( bless$ spirits1 waits = e believ]1 :5 he is dislodg$ f ?is fle%1 & :5 ! habitation ( ! body is no long] fit to reta9 ! _s3 ,& x reveals also ! f9al heav5 ( ! sa9ts1 :5 ! body %all be rais$ into immortality4 8,)\t ?is gospel1 says ! s\l1 ,i c\ld h no j gr\nd to hope = heav52 = all my be/ righte\snesses are imp]fect1 my faire/ acts ( hol9ess h _m defects 9 !m2 b ,i behold ! p]fect righte\sness ( my ,savi\r t has procur$ x4 ,a life ( hol9ess )\t defect1 & a mo/ submissive ob$i5ce to a pa9ful & %ameful dea?1 has be5 ! price & pur*ase ( x40 #c4 ,?is gospel is a mo/ p[]ful means to subdue s9 9 ! s\l1 to mortify corrupt nature1 to inspire u ) virtue1 to wean our he>ts f vice1 s5suality1 & trifles1 & f all ! insuffici5t pret5ces to bless$ness t ! _w c flatt] u )4 ,! gospel ( ,*ri/1 bo? 9 8 own p]sonal m9i/ry ( x1 & 9 ! writ+s ( 8 apo/les1 sets be=e u ! mo/ div9e s*eme ( morality1 piety & virtue1 t ev] ! _w knew4 ,! sacr$ dictates ( probity & goodness t[>ds m51 z well z ! v5]able rules ( piety t[>d ,god1 :i* are scatt]$ up & d[n 9 an imp]fect & obscure mann] among ! philosoph]s1 & %9e l a /> "h & !re 9 ! midnight d>kness ( hea!nism2 ^! are all collect$ & ref9$ 9 ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & fill ! *ri/ian _w ) a pure & univ]sal light l ! sun uncl\d$ 9 a m]idian sky3 ,we "k our duty inf9itely bett] f ! in/ructions ( ,*ri/ & ,/4 ,paul1 ?an all ! ,platos1 & ! ,plut>*s1 all ! ,z5os & ! ,anton9es ( ,greece & ,rome1 c\ld ev] tea* u4 ,! mo/ div9e rules ( ! gospel are att5d$ also ) ! noble/ motives to love virtue1 & to hate all vice2 = nev] 0 ! evil ( s9 s display$ to ! eyes & s5ses ( m51 z by ! cross & gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/3 ,nev] did s9 appe> s hateful1 s abom9able1 s ju/ly ! object ( div9e & human hatr$1 z :5 x appe>$ press+ ! s\l ( ! holy ,"o ( ,god into agonies & %>p angui%4 ,a believ]1 :o has se5 ! evil ( s9 z reveal$ 9 ?is gospel1 w hate x1 & w be l$ p[]fully to a conque/ ov] x4 ,besides1 ! t]rors ( hell are reveal$ to u among ! doctr9es ( *ri/ianity1 z ! j puni%m5t ( s91 & t 9 su* a mann] z no o!r religion pret5ds to3 ,=1 z ! doors ( heav5 are op5$ by our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 bo? by 8 m9i/ry on e>?1 & by 8 asc5t into heav51 & by ! f>!r discov]ies :i* 8 apo/les h made ( ! future unse5 happy _w1 s ! doors ( hell are op5$ too4 ,our ,"l ,jesus himself prea*$ hell & t]rors to s9n]s ) a sacr$ vehem5ce1 & set ev]la/+ fire 9 a cle>] & m dreadful light ?an ev] _h be5 done by all ! philosoph]s 9 ! _w4 ,! s\l ( e sa9t has be5 9 "s measure a witness ( ?is tru?1 :5 x lay "u ! "w ( div9e conviction4 ,& n only ! horrid nature & evil ( s91 & ! dreadful consequ5ces ( x1 are p[]ful motives to make u /& af> (f1 & fe> x3 b 8,! sweet & con/ra9+ influ5ce ( ! love ( ,*ri/ does mo/ effectually incl9e me1 sai? ! believ]1 to hate e s91 & to foll[ aft] univ]sal hol9ess3 ,%all ,i build up aga9 ! ?+s :i* my ,savi\r di$ to de/roy8 ,?is w\ld be to make him suff] agonies 9 va91 & run c\nt] to all ! designs ( 8 ble$+ love1 & ! volunt>y sacrifice ( 8 s\l80 8,i h also ! glori\s & p]fect example ( my bless$ ,"l3 ,nev] did virtue & religion %9e s bright1 & look s amiable z 9 8 life1 & he has set x be=e me z my patt]n3 ,i feel ! attractive & div9e p[] ( x3 ,:]e my ,"l leads1 ,i mu/ foll[2 = ,i w\ld fa9 be l him4 ,he draws me by 8 example1 & he draws me too by 8 heav5ly promises4 ,he spreads ! glories & ! joys ( heav5 be=e me1 to allure my hope2 ,i see ^? sacr$ glories1 ,i long aft] ! possession ( ^! unfad+ joys1 & ,i mu/ & w keep ! pa? t leads to p>adise1 t :]e my ,"l is1 ,i may be also4 ,! rules & precepts ( hol9ess1 :i* my ,"l has taught me1 are m pure1 m clean1 m p]fect1 m div9e & godlike1 ?an ev] any o!r s*eme ( rules & duties 02 & ! joyful & dreadful motives giv5 me to press aft] ?is hol9ess1 are inf9itely beyond all ! motives t any doctr9e ( religion has propos$4 ,bless$ be ,god t ,i ev] le>nt ^? holy rules1 t ,i ev] felt ! p[] ( ^! div9e motives1 & am become a lov] ( hol9ess40 #d4 ,?us ! gospel prep>es ! sa9t = heav51 & fits e p[] ( 8 s\l = ! bus9ess & bless$ness ( ^? happy regions4 8,once1 says he1 ,i _h no delight 9 spiritual ?+s2 ,i _h no reli% ( spiritual pleasures2 b n[ ,i ta/e !m ) delight1 & ,i rejoice 9 ! hopes ( a sweet] & m complete ta/e ( !m on high4 ,once ,i _h no love to ,god3 x is true1 ,i fe>$ him z "s unkn[n & extraord9>y t]ror2 b ,i _h no delight 9 him1 no desire aft] him4 ,n[ he is ! object ( my w>me/ love1 & ( my sweete/ m$itations4 ,heav5 itself1 z x is describ$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 0 n pleasant to me4 ,:at6 ,! ev]la/+ cont9uance ( a sabba?8 ,p]petual employm5ts ( wor%ip & s]vice to be done = ,god ev]la/+ly8 ,^! are ?+s t 7 n agreeable to c>nal nature2 b by ! influ5ce ( ?is gospel ( ,*ri/ my he>t is new-m\ld$1 & ,i delight 9 ! =e-?\ghts ( su* a heav5 z ! gospel describes40 ,su* in/ances z ^! ( ! sweet efficacy ( ! gospel ^u ! s\l ( man1 turn+ x into a div9e temp]1 & fitt+ x = ! enjoym5t ( ,god1 are s _m pro(s ( ! p[] ( ?is gospel unto salvation1 & s _m gr\nds & reasons :y ! believ] _c be a%am$ ( x4 ,b ,i mu/ add1 9 ! fif? place1 x is ! gospel ( ,*ri/ t br+s believ]s to ! f9al possession ( heav54 ,!n1 & n till !n1 is ! salvation p]fect1 x is ! gospel t has giv5 u an un*angeable promise ( heav51 :5 our /ate ( trial is end$ "h on e>?1 & ,*ri/ is b\nd to fulfil x4 ,! gospel assures u1 t :5 we are abs5t f ! body1 we %all be pres5t ) ! ,"l4 ,:5 we see ! heav5s op5 at ! dea? ( ,/eph5 ! fir/ m>tyr1 & ,jesus ,*ri/1 /&+ !re to receive 8 dep>t+ _s2 we believe t ! same ,jesus w fulfil ! same k9d (fice to u also1 & receive our spirits1 if we h be5 f\nd fai?ful to ! dea?4 ,! same gospel also gives u a m di/ant hope & glori\s assurance ( ! resurrection ( our bodies f ! prison ( ! grave4 ,:5 we behold ! body ( our bless$ ,savi\r ris+ f ! tomb1 & asc5d+ to glory1 & :5 we are told1 t 8 resurrection is a pl$ge & patt]n ( ours2 !n ) a joyful expectation we wait = ! same bless$ness4 ,! gospel lays an obligation ^u ,*ri/ himself to raise 8 sa9ts f ! dead2 = he himself tells u1 t x is ! w ( 8 ,fa!r1 t e "o :i* see? ! ,son1 & believe? on him1 %\ld h ev]la/+ life1 & ,i w raise him up at ! la/ day2 ,john vi4 #dj4 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t ! believ] triumphs ov] dea? "u ! influ5ce ( ^! hopes4 8,n[1 sai? ! sa9t1 ,i c v5ture to die2 = my _s %all be receiv$ to dwell ) my ,savi\r among ! spirits ( ! j t are made p]fect4 ,^! feeble & )]+ limbs ( m9e ,i c *e>fully commit !m to du/ & ! grave2 = ! great trumpet mu/ s\nd1 ! dead mu/ arise1 my ,r$eem] w call my fle% f its d>k prison2 ,i %all arise to meet ! ,"l 9 ! air1 & dwell ) him = ev] 9 unkn[n worlds ( bless$ness40 ,?us ,i h %ewn y ! fir/ ?+ ,i propos$1 viz4 h[ ! gospel 9 its own nature has a v prop] & p[]ful t5d5cy 9 a moral or p]suasive way t[>ds ! salvation ( ! s\l1 z x insures p>don+ grace & f9al bless$ness to believ]s4 ,,ii4 ,i come n[ to %ew h[ ! gospel is made p[]ful to ! salvation ( s9n]s by ! accompany+ influ5ce ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 & ?is is sup]natural & sov]eign4 ,if ,i %\ld run ov] all ! p>ticul>s ,i h j be=e m5tion$1 ,i might make x appe> 9 ea* ( !m1 h[ ! ,_s ( ,god by ! ^w ( 8 gospel1 works ?is salvation4 ,x is ?is bless$ ,_s t awak5s ! /upid & ?\ghtless s9n] to a s5se ( 8 guilt & dang]4 ,x is he %ews him ! evil ( s91 & makes him groan aft] deliv]ance1 & cry out1 :at %all ,i d to be sav$8 ,& x is ! ,_s t reveals & discov]s ,*ri/ ,jesus to him z ! only & all-suffici5t ,savi\r3 ,x is he :o %ews ! conv9c$ s9n]1 t !re is righte\sness & grace to be f\nd 9 ,*ri/1 to answ] all 8 pres5t compla9ts & necessities4 ,! ^w ( ! gospel says ^! ?+s inde$1 b x is l a dead lett]1 till ! liv+ _s speaks !m ov] aga91 &1 z x 71 con/ra9s u to he> ! voice ( enc\ragem5t & hope4 ,x is he repres5ts ! dea? & suff]+s ( ! ,son ( ,god1 z an effectual atonem5t = s91 & makes ! s\l believe x1 & tea*es u h[ to lay hold on ?is hope1 to fly to ?is refuge1 to receive ?is atonem5t3 ,x is ! ,_s ( ,god t s(t5s ! h>de/ he>t1 & melts x into godly sorr[3 ,x is he makes u will+ to accept ( ,jesus z a ,pr9ce & a ,savi\r1 to r5ew our s9ful natures1 to ref9e our he>ts1 & !reby to re=m our lives3 ,x is he t takes ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & applies x to a di/ress$ consci5ce "u ! guilt ( s91 & ?us gives ! disquiet$ s\l re/ & peace3 ,he takes ( ! ?+s ( ,*ri/1 & %ews !m unto u 9 all _! glory & suffici5cy = our salvation1 & !reby ju/ly obta9s ! "n ( ! p>aclete1 t is1 an advocate = ,*ri/1 & a com=t] to u3 ,john xiv4 #bf4 & xv4 #bf4 & xvi4 #ad1 #ae4 ,he composes ! ruffles ( ! di/urb$ m9d1 & speaks all ! waves ( ! s\l into a calm3 ,he makes all )9 u peaceful & easy1 "u ! appreh5sions ( div9e =giv5ess ?r\gh ! m]it ( ,*ri/4 ,x is only ! ,_s ( ,god t c make ! discov]ies ( heav5 9 ! gospel effectual to awak5 our hope1 & to raise our joy3 ,he %ews u h[ x is pur*as$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & t x is made sure to all ^? t believe3 ,he /amps 8 own holy image ^u u1 & seals u up = ! inh]itance ( heav52 ,eph4 i4 #ac4 ,:5 ye he>d ! ^w ( tru?1 ! gospel ( y\r salvation1 & believ$ x1 ye 7 !n seal$ ) ! ,holy ,_s ( promise1 :i* is ! e>ne/ ( our inh]itance4 ,! ,_s is s5t into our he>ts z a ,_s ( adoption1 :]eby we call ,god ,fa!r2 ,gal4 iv4 #f4 ,& he *anges u f *ildr5 ( wra? into ! sons & daught]s ( ! liv+ ,god2 & he himself dwell+ 9 u is a pl$ge & e>ne/ ( t inh]itance1 :i* is res]v$ = u among ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,x is ! same bless$ ,_s t makes ! gospel ( ,*ri/ p[]ful to mortify s9 9 u2 = ?\gh ! words ( ! gospel =bid all iniquity1 & require u to r5\nce ! lu/s ( ! fle%1 & ! vanities ( ! _w1 if we belong to ,*ri/2 yet x is by ! ,_s ( ,god alone t we are enabl$ to mortify ! de$s ( ! body1 t we may obta9 et]nal life3 ,x is he t makes ! comm&s ( ,*ri/ come ) div9e p[] & au?ority ^u ! s\l1 & gives ! motives ( ! gospel p[] to p]suade u3 ,x is he t r5ews our affections1 makes u hate s91 & love ,god supremely1 & causes u to delight 9 ! spiritual pleasures ( a future1 unse5 _w1 :i* be=e we treat$ ) contempt1 or disreg>d3 ,x is by ! sanctification ( ! ,_s1 & ! belief ( ! tru?1 t we are prep>$ = ! heav5ly glory :]eunto we are call$ by ! gospel2 #b ,!ss4 ii4 #ac4 ,& s9ce ! ,_s ( ,god is promis$ to dwell 9 u = ev]2 ,john xiv4 #af1 #ag4 we h good reason to believe he w be our et]nal ,sanctifi] 9 heav5 & our et]nal ,com=t]4 ,!re is su* a ?+ z ! influ5ce ( ! ,_s ( ,god att5d+ ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,! apo/le argues ?us ) ! ,galatian *ri/ians1 ,receiv$ ye ! ,_s by ! works ( ! law1 or by ! he>+ ( fai?8 ,gal4 iii4 #b4 ,& x is ! great promise ( ! gospel1 or ! new cov5ant1 t ,god w\ld s5d 8 ,_s to make x p[]ful = ! bless$ ends = :i* he has design$ x2 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #be1 #bf1 #bg4 ,joel4 ii4 #bh4 ,ze*4 xii4 #aj4 ,is4 xliv4 #c4 ,9 ! primitive days ( *ri/ianity1 & ! age ( miracles1 ! ,holy ,_s att5d$ ! prea*+ ( ! gospel ) 8 extraord9>y gifts ( tongues1 ( heal+1 ( prophecy1 z well z ) ! graces ( conviction1 & sanctification1 & com=t3 ,& ! sudd5ness & ! glory ( ! *ange t 0 wr\ght on s9n]s c>ri$ ) x an illu/ri\s & inconte/$ pro( ( ! pres5ce & p[] ( ,god & 8 ,_s4 ,nor h "s fa9t] resemblances ( su* glori\s grace be5 altoge!r want+ 9 lat] ages4 ,!re h be5 "s mo/ rem>kable in/ances ( great s9n]s conv]t$ at once by ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & ! demon/rations ( ! ,_s4 ,b 9 8 m usual & ord9>y communications ( grace1 he works s g5tly ^u our natures1 & 9 s sweet & connatural a way1 z n to di/+ui% 8 ag5cy 9 a s5sible mann] f ! motions ( our own s\ls2 = he nev] di/urbs our rational p[]s1 nor puts any viol5ce ^u ! natural faculties2 yet :5 we are *ang$1 :5 we are r5ew$1 :5 s9 is mortifi$1 ! scripture tells u1 t x is ! ,_s ( ,god has done x3 ,:5 our s\ls are prep>$ = heav51 & our corrupt$ natures sanctifi$1 & suit$ to ! ?+s t are prep>$ 9 heav5 = u1 we are assur$ by ! ^w ( ,god1 t ! ,holy ,_s has be5 ! great op]ator1 & has wr\ght ?is *ange 9 u4 ,?us ,i h made x appe> at l>ge1 h[ ! gospel ( ,*ri/ is ! p[] ( ,god to salvation4 ,i apply myself imm$iately to raise a few inf]5ces f ! subject ,i h be5 treat+ (4 ,inf]5ce4--,i4 ,h[ unreasonable are all ! reproa*es t are ca/ ^u ?is gospel6 ,a gospel t saves mank9d f mis]y1 & f s91 & et]nal dea?6 ,a gospel t tea*es m5 h[ to appe> be=e a holy & t]rible ,god ) com=t1 ?\gh _! s9s are _m1 & _! righte\snesses are imp]fect6 ,a gospel t gives ! hope ( p>don to crim9als & rebels1 & ! hope ( heav5 to undes]v+ creatures6 ,& all ?is ^u su* solid gr\nds & f\ndations z ju/ifies its highe/ promises & proposals to ! reason ( m56 ,x is a gospel t *anges our s9ful natures into hol9ess1 & re=ms our he>ts z well z lives6 ,a gospel t1 aid$ by div9e p[]1 creates s\ls anew1 & raises dead s9n]s to life6 ,x is a gospel t turns wolves into lambs1 & makes rav5\s vultures z meek z doves6 ,a gospel t s di/urbs ! k+dom ( ,satan1 z to take ?\s&s ( slaves & captives out ( 8 dom9ions1 to transf] !m into ! glori\s k+dom ( ,*ri/1 & make !m *e>ful & will+ subjects6 ,a gospel t fulfils glori\sly ! fir/ promise1 & makes x appe>1 t ! se$ ( ! woman ha? broke ! s]p5t's head1 & de/roy$ ! works ( ! devil4 ,y h nev] se51 y h nev] kn[n1 y h nev] le>n$ ?is gospel aright1 if y h n felt x to be ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation4 ,^? t c speak evil ( ?is gospel1 x may be univ]sally said conc]n+ !m1 !y speak evil ( ! ?+s !y "k n2 = if !y _h kn[n ?is gospel z !y ought to "k x1 !y w\ld h se5 x all ov] glori\s & div9e2 !y w\ld h felt x to be att5d$ ) div9e p[] to _! salvation1 & !n !y w\ld nev] speak evil ( x4 ,! hea!n _w may be a%am$ ( _! doctr9es & _! religion2 ! hea!n wor%ipp]s may be a%am$ ( _! sacrifices1 _! sup]/itions1 & _! =ms ( devotion2 = !y h no p[] to save _! s\ls3 ,& _m ( !m 7 inde$ bruti% & %ameful4 ,mahomet1 ! f\nd] ( ! ,turki% religion1 may be a%am$ ( 8 alcoran1 & volume ( fables & incr$ible lies2 all 8 foll[]s may be a%am$ ( _! prophet1 & ( ! s5sual p>adise t he promises !m4 ,! ,jews1 "u ! eye ( ,*ri/1 & ! sun-beams ( ! gospel1 may be a%am$ ( ! va9 traditions ( _! rabb9s :i* 7 nev] div9e3 & ev5 ( _! old rites & c]emonies :i* ,moses gave !m2 = all ^! are n[ b weak & begg>ly elem5ts2 ! ,_s ( ,god calls !m s2 ,gal4 iv4 #i4 ,!y h n[ no p[] to save s\ls1 s9ce ,god ha? aboli%$ !m2 nor inde$ _h !y ev] any p[] b :at !y borr[$ f ?is gospel ( ,*ri/1 :i* lay conceal$ 9 !m3 ,b let none ( u t believe & pr(ess ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 be ev] a%am$ ( any ( ! doctr9es1 or precepts1 or promises ( x2 = !y are all holy1 !y are all heav5ly2 all ( !m h div9e p[] accompany+ !m to lead s\ls to salvation4 ,,ii4 ,le>n h5ce ! true me?od ( obta9+ *ri/ian c\rage2 c\rage to pr(ess ! gospel ( ,*ri/ aga9/ all opposition3 ,x is by gett+ x wr\ght into y\r he>ts & lives by *ri/ian exp]i5ce1 & n by le>n+ a m]e =m ( words 9 a road ( education & cate*ism4 ,y mu/ feel x z ! p[] ( ,god to y\r salvation1 or y w nev] suff] mu* = x3 ,let x be an +raft$ ^w able to save y\r s\ls2 ,james i4 #ba4 & !n x w h>d5 y\r faces aga9/ all blasphem+ adv]s>ies1 & ! t]rors ( a p]secut+ _w3 !n y w be able to r5d] a mo/ p[]ful reason :y y are bold to pr(ess ?is gospel1 & to answ] e "o t asks y a reason ( ! hope t is 9 y2 y w be able to oppose ^? t set !mselves aga9/ ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 :5 y feel ?is div9e spr+ ( c\rage )9 y4 ,i h enc\rag$ y be=e1 to acqua9t y\rselves ) reasons & argum5ts t may def5d y\r religion1 & support y\r fai?3 ,b h\rs ( temptation may come1 :5 all ! k & le>n$ furniture ( y\r head1 all ! argum5ts t are treasur$ up 9 y\r memory1 & all ! reason+s t y\r inv5tion c supply y )1 w h>dly be able to keep y\r fai? & hope firm & /$fa/2 = ,satan goes be=e y 9 skill & rational argum5t2 & ?\gh y\r argum5ts are /rong & solid1 yet he may baffle y by 8 helli% sophi/ry1 & ?us *eat y ( y\r fai?1 & y\r hope1 & y\r heav51 if y h n got ?is gospel wr\ght into y\r he>ts ) p[]1 if y h n felt x to be ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation4 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t 9 times ( great temptation & p]secution !re are _m fall away1 z ! leaves ( a tree 9 ! bla/s ( autumn1 :5 b "h & !re "o /&s & endures ! %ock3 ,x is because !re are s few ( ! pr(essors ( ! gospel h felt x to be ! p[] ( ,god to ! conv]sion ( _! s\ls1 & turn+ _! he>ts to ,god & heav54 ,& h5ce x comes to pass also1 t sev]al unle>n$ *ri/ians 9 all ages1 t c\ld n argue mu* = ! fai? 9 a rational way1 yet c\ld d>e to die = x1 because !y _h ?is argum5t wr\ght 9 _! own s\ls2 !y _h felt a div9e p[] go+ along ) x to *ange _! natures1 to make !m new creatures1 to give !m ! hope ( heav51 & a prep>ation = x4 ,,iii4 ,f :at y h he>d ( ?is subject1 le>n ! wide ext5t ( ?is argum5t = ! def5ce ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & ! invaluable wor? ( x to e *ri/ian1 viz4 t ! gospel is ! p[] ( ,god to y\r salvation4 ,x is an argum5t ( wide ext5t3 = x belongs to e *ri/ian1 to ! wise & to ! unwise1 to ! weak & ! /rong2 !re is no s9c]e *ri/ian1 no true believ] 9 ,*ri/1 b ha? got ! f\ndation ( ?is argum5t wr\ght )9 him3 ,he kn[s ?is gospel is div9e1 & he %\ld n be a%am$ to believe & pr(ess x2 = he ha? felt x support 8 s\l "u a s5se ( guilt1 & give him solid hope ( p>don+ grace4 ,he ha? f\nd x *ange 8 s9ful nature1 s(t5 8 he>t into rep5tance1 & turn him f a s9n] into a sa9t2 x ha? laid ! f\ndation ( et]nal life )9 him4 ,& z x is an argum5t t belongs to e true *ri/ian2 s x answ]s e objection t an infidel c br+ aga9/ ! gospel1 ei!r f ! doctr9es1 or f ! pr(essors ( x3 ,& me?9ks1 ,i w\ld fa9 h y all furni%$ ) ?is glori\s argum5t1 & le>n to manage x = ! def5ce ( y\r fai?4 ,d !y tell y1 t ! doctr9es ( ! gospel conta9 my/]ies 9 !m1 & ?+s t are unse>*able8 ,d !y endeav\r to put y out ( c\nt5ance by ridicul+ ! tru? ( *ri/ianity1 z be+ contr>y to ! common op9ions & reason+s ( m58 ,d !y reproa* !m z fooli% & unreasonable1 & d !y endeav\r to p]suade y t !y are n suffici5tly atte/$1 & !re is n gr\nd en\gh to give cr$it to !m8 ,?\gh !re h be5 p>ticul> answ]s giv5 to ea* ( ^! cavils 9 ! fir/ disc\rse2 yet y may give ?is g5]al & %ort reply to all ( !m1 & say1 8,i am sure !y are n contr>y to reason3 = !y are div9e4 ,!y are n incr$ible1 nor d !y want suffici5t evid5ce2 = ,god himself by 8 own ,_s has borne witness to !m 9 my he>t3 ,he has wr\ght an almighty "w !re by ! means ( ?is gospel3 ,he has creat$ me anew unto fai?1 & hope1 & hol9ess3 ,he has turn$ my he>t f e>? to heav51 & subdu$ ! s9ful incl9ations ( my nature by ! precepts1 by ! promises1 by ! glori\s discov]ies ( ?is gospel3 ,he has made use ( x to save my s\l2 & ,i c>ry ab\t me an incontrolable pro( t x came f heav540 ,n[ ?\gh ?is sort ( argum5t may h b little =ce 9 x sometimes = ! conviction ( ! infidel2 yet x is ( suffici5t =ce to e/abli% ! believ]4 ,b ,i proce$4 ,d !y fill y\r e>s ) ! mean & contemptible "* ( ! pr(essors ( ?is gospel8 ,d !y *>ge _m ( !m ) vici\s practices8 ,d !y tell y ( _! diff]5t op9ions1 _! conte/s & _! qu>rels8 ,& d !y disc\rage y by po9t+ to ! apo/ates t h =sak5 ! fai?8 ,y may def5d y\rself & y\r pr(ession aga9/ all ^! objections by ! same g5]al argum5t ?us2 8,are ! pr(essors ( x "s ( ! mean & base ?+s ( ?is _w8 ,b !y are sa9ts1 & ?is gospel has made !m s2 !y are ! sons & daught]s ( ! mo/ high ,god by fai? 9 ?is gospel2 & ,i w n be a%am$ to reckon myself ( _! society1 & to numb] myself among/ !m4 ,are !re _m t are call$ *ri/ians1 ^: lives are vici\s8 ,surely !y nev] knew ?is gospel 9 tru?2 !y are b false pr(essors ( x4 ,!re are ?\s&s t c be> ?is witness to ! gospel1 t x has *ang$ _! he>ts2 x has r5ew$ _! natures3 x has made !m hate e vice1 & _! lives %9e among/ m5 glori\s 9 hol9ess1 & resembl+ ,god himself4 ,are ! s5tim5ts ( "s ( !m diff]5t f o!rs8 ,x is *iefly 9 po9ts ( less] importance2 b ! sub/antial tru?s ( x1 :i* are ! p[] ( ,god to salvation1 are pr(ess$ & ackn[l$g$ by u all4 ,& ?\gh a ?\s& %\ld =sake ?is gospel1 & become apo/ates1 yet ,i c nev] "p ) x1 :ile ,i feel ! bless$ effects ( x abid+ ^u my he>t1 & ,i tru/1 ?r\gh ! grace ( ,god1 !y %all abide = ev]40 ,?is leads me to ! la/ inf]5ce4 ,,iv4 ,:at /rong engagem5ts is e true *ri/ian "u to ma9ta9 ! pr(ession ( ?is gospel8 ,n only is he laid "u _m obligations f ! comm&s ( ,god1 & ! bonds ( duty1 & gratitude1 & love1 b he has a con/ant press+ obligation )9 him4 8,h[ c ,i be a%am$ ( my hope1 my portion1 my ev]la/+ all8 ,%all ,i be a%am$ ( t gospel1 ^u :i* my salvation is f\nd$1 & my be/ & highe/ int]e/1 ev5 my expectations ( endless felicity8 ,if ,i let g ?is fai?1 if ,i lose my hold ( ?is gospel1 ,i let g my hold ( ,*ri/1 ( ,god1 & 8 love2 ,i let g my hold ( heav51 & all my happ9ess3 ,my s9s all return ^u me ) _! insuff]able loads ( guilt & angui% ( consci5ce1 if ,i lose my fai? 9 ?is gospel2 = all my hope ( p>don is built ^u ?is f\ndation3 heav5 ) ! joys ( x vani% f my s\l1 if ,i "p ) ?is glori\s gospel ( ,*ri/1 & dea? & hell face me ) all _! t]rors40 ,!re is an awful & solemn motive d]iv$ f ! great judgm5t-day to ma9ta9 ! pr(ession ( ?is glori\s gospel2 = our ,"l himself has pron\nc$ ?is ?reat5+1 & he w fulfil x1 ,:osoev] %all be a%am$ ( me & my words among/ a s9ful g5]ation ( m51 ,i w also be a%am$ ( him be=e my ,fa!r & 8 holy angels4 ,b ?is text %all be ! subject ( "s future disc\rses4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mons ,,xvi4 & ,,xvii4 ,! ,gospel ! p[] ( ,god to ,salvation4 ,:at %all ! dy+ s9n] d1 ,t seeks relief = all 8 woe8 ,:]e %all ! guilty consci5ce f9d ,ease = ! torm5t ( ! m9d8 ,h[ %all we get our crimes =giv51 ,or =m our natures fit = heav52 ,c s\ls all o'er defil'd ) s92 ,make _! own p[]s & passions clean8 ,9 va9 we se>*1 9 va9 we try1 ,till ,jesus br+s 8 gospel nigh3 ',tis !re su* p[] & glory dwell1 ,z saves rebelli\s s\ls f hell4 ,?is is ! pill> ( our hope1 ,t be>s our fa9t+ spirits up3 ,we read ! grace1 we tru/ ! ^w1 ,& f9d salvation 9 ! ,"l4 ,let m5 or angels dig ! m9es1 ,:]e nature's gold5 treasure %9es2 ,br\ght ne> ! doctr9e ( ! cross1 ,all nature's gold appe>s b dross4 ,%\ld vile blasphem]s ) disda9 ,pron\nce ! tru?s ( ,jesus va91 ,i'll meet ! sc&al & ! %ame1 ,& s+ & triumph 9 8 "n4 ,,s]mon ,,xviii4 ,fai? ! ,way to ,salvation4 ,,rom4 i4 #af4----,! gospel ( ,*ri/1--x is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation to e "o t believe?1 to ! ,jew fir/1 & also to ! ,greek4 ,salvation is a frequ5t & famili> ^w 9 ! m\? ( all :o call !mselves *ri/ians4 ,x is a sort ( assev]ation or oa? among ! loos] & mean] "p ( mank9d3 ,z ,i hope to be sav$4 ,b little d !y "k :at salvation means4 ,all ! notion !y h ( x is ?is1 t !y w\ld be sav$ f go+ d[n to hell1 a place ( fire & torm5t1 & t !y w\ld g up to heav5 :5 !y die1 to "s unkn[n %9+ place above ! skies1 :]e !y %all be free f all pa9 & uneas9ess4 ,?is is ! utmo/ po9t to :i* _! idea rea*es1 & ,i ?9k ,i h hit _! s5se exactly 9 ?is description4 ,alas6 poor ignorant creatures6 ,!y h no ?\ght ( be+ sav$ f s91 ( hav+ _! he>ts made holy1 _! s9ful incl9ations rectifi$1 _! passions subdu$ or ref9$1 _! love turn$ t[>d ,god & ?+s spiritual1 & _! desire & delight fix$ ^u ?+s div9e & holy1 in/ead ( _! s5sual ent]ta9m5ts ( fle% & blood4 ,!y h no conc]n ab\t ! p>don ( ! guilt ( s91 & re/oration to ! fav\r or image ( ,god1 & n s mu* z a wi% = ! joys t arise f 8 love1 or f ! bless$ pres5ce ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ! _w to come4 ,i h %ewn y !re=e 9 ! =ego+ disc\rse :at ?is salvation is1 & made x appe> t ! gospel is ! p[] ( ,god to salvation1 t is1 x is a p[]ful means 9 ! h& ( ! ,_s ( ,god to save u f ! guilt ( s91 & to give u a "r to heav52 to save u f ! p[] ( s91 to fit u = ! bus9ess & ! joys ( heav51 & ensure to u ! actual possession ( x4 ,!re are two ?+s yet rema9 to be consid]$ 9 disc\rs+ on ?is subject3 ,i4 ,! place or influ5ce t fai?1 or believ+1 ha? 9 ?is salvation2 = ! gospel provides ?is bless+ only = believ]s4 ,x is call$ ! p[] ( ,god to salvation to e "o :o believes4--,,ii4 ,! wide ext5t ( ?is glori\s b5efit3 ,x belongs to e "o t believes1 :e!r ,greek1 or ,jew4 ,i %all treat ( ea* ( ^! p>ticul>ly3 ,fir/1 ,s9ce ! gospel is ! p[] ( ,god to ! salvation ( !m t believe1 let u enquire1 :at place or influ5ce has our fai? 9 ?is conc]nm5t8 ,to answ] ?is1 we may consid] fai? 9 its v>i\s acts or degrees ( ex]cise z x beg9s 9 ass5t1 z x proce$s to affiance1 & z x is complet$ 9 assurance2 & %ew :at influ5ce ea* ( !m ha? 9 ! "w ( salvation4 #a4 ,an ass5t to ! tru?s ( ! gospel mu/ beg9 ! "w ( salvation 9 u3 ,!re mu/ be a belief & inw>d conviction ( our s9ful & dang]\s /ate1 :i* is m cle>ly reveal$ "u ! gospel1 & t !re is an atonem5t made = s9 by ! blood ( ,*ri/3 ,we mu/ believe1 t !re is =giv5ess to be f\nd ) ,god1 = ! sake ( ?is atonem5t2 & t !re is grace en\gh 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 to r5ew our s9ful natures1 & to fit u = heav54 ,?is usually begets 9 ! s9n]1 :o is truly awak5$1 "s desire t[>d ?is salvation1 & "s di/ant hope ( obta9+ x4 ,:5 ! poor p]i%+ creature believes & beholds ! glori\s influ5ce ( ! dea? & righte\sness ( ,*ri/ to ju/ify a s9n] 9 ! sight ( ,god2 :5 he surveys ! love1 ! wisdom1 ! grace1 & ! p[] ( ,*ri/1 answ]able to all 8 wants1 he !n comes to det]m9e ?us ) himself1 8,?is salvation is glori\s & desirable2 ! me?ods propos$1 ev5 = my own atta9m5t ( x are practicable & suffici5t1 & :y %\ld n ,i apply myself to ?is ,savi\r1 & seek ?is unspeakable happ9ess80 #b4 ,affiance or tru/ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ ! ,savi\r is ! next degree ( fai?4 ,:5 we are will+ to be deliv]$ f ! condemn+ guilt ( s91 & f ! defil+ p[] ( x1 & h se5 an all-suffici5cy ( atonem5t1 grace1 & p[] 9 ,*ri/1 !n we commit our s\ls into ! h&s ( ,jesus1 ! ,m$iator = ?is bless$ purpose1 & make a solemn surr5d] ( our :ole selves into 8 *>ge & c>e1 t we may be p>don$ = ! sake ( 8 dea?1 t we may be accept$ ( ,god ?r\gh 8 righte\sness1 t we may be sanctifi$ & made holy by 8 grace & ,_s1 & t we may be fitt$ = & pres]v$ to 8 k+dom4 ,we reflect ^u our pa/ iniquities1 & m\rn to ?9k t we h be5 rebels s long2 we are a%am$ & griev$ = our rebellions1 & we n[ mo/ e>ne/ly desire to be made will+ subjects to 8 holy gov]nm5t2 & !re=e we entru/ our s\ls ) him1 & beg t he w\ld take u "u 8 c>e = ?is end1 & br+ u into ! ,fa!r's pres5ce ) com=t & joy4 ,?is is ! s\l's com+ to ,god by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,n[ su* an act ( fai? z ?is is1 has "s s5sible t5d5cy to promote ! peace ( a di/ress$ consci5ce1 ! sanctification ( a s9ful nature1 ! solid hope ( heav51 & a prep>ation = x4 ,b /ill x mu/ be ackn[l$g$1 t its orig9al & *ief influ5ce arises f div9e appo9tm5t4 ,! gospel is ! p[] ( ,god to salvation1 & x is by div9e promise & p[] t fai? saves ! s\l4 ,su* a fai?1 or tru/ 9 ,*ri/1 has all ! promises ( gospel-bless+s belong+ to x4 ,god has appo9t$ 9 8 ^w1 & x is ! /&+ rule ( ! gospel1 ,he t believe? %all be sav$2 ,m>k xvi4 #ae1 #af4 ,all ! p>ts ( salvation come by fai?3 ,ju/ification1 & fav\r 9 ! sight ( ,god2 ,rom4 v4 #a4 ,be+ ju/ifi$ by fai?1 we h peace ) ,god4 ,adoption comes also by fai?2 ,gal4 iii4 #bf4 ,ye are ! *ildr5 ( ,god by fai? 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,sanctification is ascrib$ to ! same pr9ciple3 ,acts xv4 #ai4 ,! ,g5tiles _h _! he>ts purifi$ f s9 by fai?4 ,joy & hope come 9 ?is way also2 ,rom4 xv4 #ac4 ,! ,god ( hope fill y ) all joy & peace 9 believ+1 t y may ab\nd 9 hope ?r\gh ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,& y may read sev]al ( ^! b5efits ( ! gospel1 ^! div9e +r$i5ts ( our salvation put toge!r1 & all attribut$ to fai?2 ,acts xxvi4 #ah4 ,i s5d !e n[ to ! ,g5tiles1 sai? ! ,"l ,jesus to ,/4 ,paul1 to op5 _! eyes1 to turn !m f d>kness to light1 & f ! p[] ( ,satan unto ,god1 t !y may receive =giv5ess ( s9s1 & inh]itance among !m :o are sanctifi$1 by fai? t is 9 me4 ,fai?1 or affiance 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 is an acceptance ( ?is salvation1 x is a tru/ 9 ! (f]$ grace1 x is a dep5dance on ! promises ( ! gospel confirm$ by ,*ri/1 x is ! surr5d] ( a s9ful s\l to ,jesus ! ,savi\r to p]=m 8 :ole "w ( grace = him & to him2 & !reby ! believ+ s9n]1 accord+ to ! appo9tm5t ( ,god 9 8 gospel1 p>takes ( all ! b5efits t are treasur$ up 9 ,*ri/4 ,fai? 9 ! gospel relieves ! di/ress$ s\l "u a s5se ( ! guilt ( s91 & ! humble we>y s9n] f9ds m]cy to =give1 & /r5g? to subdue x4 ,fai? appropriates & applies ! blood ( ,*ri/1 t sov]eign m$ic9e1 to ! w\nds ( a guilty consci5ce1 & ! consci5ce f9ds ease & refre%m5t4 ,x applies ! grace ( ,*ri/1 t p[]ful antidote1 to expel ! v5om ( 9-dwell+ s91 & ! s\l is heal$ 9 "s measure1 & ! poison is expell$4 ,x lays hold on ! p[] ( ,*ri/ to assi/ 9 ! p]=mance ( e duty1 & x obta9s div9e assi/ance4 ,e true believ] has exp]i5c$ some?+ ( ^! b5efits by a s9c]e surr5d] ( himself to ,*ri/ 9 su* a way ( tru/ & holy dep5dance4 ,c ! ?ir/y s\l ta/e ( ! runn+ wat]1 & n f9d refre%m5t1 s9ce ,god1 :o creat$ wat]1 has orda9$ x to refre% ! ?ir/y8 ,c we>y limbs lie d[n on a b$1 & n f9d ease1 s9ce a b$ is made to give ease & re/ to ! we>y8 ,c a fa9t+ creature dr9k a div9e cordial appo9t$ to give life1 & yet feel no revival8 ,no m c a guilty1 di/ress$1 & p5it5t s9n] believe ! tru?s ( ! gospel1 & tru/ 9 ,jesus ! ,savi\r1 & yet f9d no relief3 = ?is is ! w & settl$ law ( ! ,god ( heav51 t peace & hol9ess %all be obta9$ ?is way4 #c4 ,:5 fai? gr[s up to assurance1 x approa*es t[>ds complete salvation4 ,!n ! *ri/ian c say1 ,i "k ,i h believ$ on ! ,son ( ,god1 ,i "k ,i enjoy 8 fav\r4 ,!n ! hol9ess & ! joy increase1 = ! salvation ent]s into ! s\l 9 full] measures3 ,! ne>] fai? arises to assurance ( our own int]e/ 9 ! grace ( ,*ri/1 ! m x supports ! s\l1 ! m x com=ts1 ! m x sanctifies1 & ! m evid5tly do? ! gospel appe> to be div9ely p[]ful to save u f s9 & hell4 8,c ,i believe ,god has p>don$ me1 s vile a rebel1 & =giv5 me s _m & aggravat$ (f5ces1 & yet is x possible ,i %\ld n love him1 & rejoice8 ,c ,i be assur$ he loves me1 & n make him a return ( my highe/ & w>me/ love8 ,c ,i believe t ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god di$ = me1 & %all ,i n consecrate myself & all ! p[]s ( my nature to him1 t ,i may live devot$ to 8 s]vice8 ,he has b\ght me ) a price1 a de> & valuable price1 t ( 8 own blood1 & ,i mu/ glorify him ) my body & ) my s\l1 :i* are 82 #a ,cor4 vi4 #bj4 ,c ,i believe t ,i am r$eem$ f hell & de/ruction1 & %all ,i d>e to walk 9 ! road t leads to x8 ,& n r run ) pati5ce & joy ! race t is set be=e me1 till ,i arrive at ! gates ( heav58 ,am ,i n assur$ t ,jesus ! belov$ ( ,god suff]$ dea? = my s9s1 & %all n ,i hate s91 :i* caus$ 8 suff]+8 ,s91 :i* 0 ! occasion ( 8 agonies1 & ! v /+ ( 8 sorr[s6 ,i am crucifi$ & dead to s91 & to ?is _w1 by my union ) a crucifi$ ,savi\r1 yet ,i live1 sai? ! div9e apo/le1 & ! life t ,i n[ live 9 ! fle%1 ,i live by ! fai? ( ! ,son ( ,god1 :o ha? lov$ me1 & giv5 himself = me2 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,h[ is x possible t ,i %\ld hope to be made l ,*ri/ 9 glory1 ) a full assurance ( arriv+ ?i!r1 & n purify myself z he is pure2 #a ,john iii4 #b1 #c4 ,:ile ,i believe & am p]suad$ t ! promise ( ! joys ( heav5 %all be fulfill$ to me1 ,i w\ld awak5 myself h\rly to ! joyful prospect1 & be ev] prep>+ = ! possession ( t bless$ness40 ,?us :5 fai? arises to a sublime & em95t degree 9 ?is _w1 ! believ] may be said to rejoice ) joy unspeakable1 & full ( glory1 & to receive ! end ( 8 fai?1 ev5 ! salvation ( 8 s\l2 #a ,pet4 i4 #h1 #i4 ,be=e ,i pass to ! second head1 ,i desire leave to make ^! few rem>ks4 ,rem>k ,i4 ,?\gh ! fir/ degree ( fai? or ass5t to ! gospel be necess>y to salvation1 yet x is n ( itself suffici5t2 & ?\gh ! la/ degree ( fai? or assurance be glori\sly useful 9 ?is "w1 yet x is n absolutely necess>y4 ,a m]e ass5t to ! tru?s ( ! gospel is n suffici5t to save2 = !re are _m :o by ! =ce ( education1 or by ! =ce ( argum5t1 yield _! ass5t to ! doctr9e1 & believe x to be true1 yet x is a cold1 feeble1 languid ass5t2 x beg9s & ends 9 ! head1 & nev] rea*es ! he>t2 x does n awak5 !m ?or\ghly1 nor make !m long aft] ! p>don & ! grace promis$3 ,!y seem to sit /ill cont5t$ ) ! =ms ( _! cate*ism1 & a g5]al belief ( ! *ri/ian religion1 s f> z !y "k x2 b are "u no pa9ful solicitude1 or conc]n ( s\l1 ab\t ! =giv5ess ( _! s9s1 ! sanctification ( _! natures1 _! int]e/ 9 ! fav\r ( ,god & et]nal happ9ess2 & !re=e !y proce$ no f>!r1 !y nev] he>tily apply !mselves to ,jesus ,*ri/ ! only ,savi\r1 & !y fall %ort ( ! bless+4 ,! devils believe z mu* z !y d1 b are 9 a /ate ( damnation /ill4 ,aga91 consid] t a full assurance ( our own int]e/ 9 ! fav\r ( ,god ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/1 is ! highe/ degree ( atta9m5t on e>?2 b x is n necess>y to ! be+ ( *ri/ianity1 nor do? x belong to e *ri/ian4 ,x is true inde$1 t e "o ought to seek aft] x by ! frequ5t ex]cise ( fai? & love1 & e grace1 ?us bright5+ ! evid5ces ( 8 sav+ int]e/ 9 ! bless+s ( ! gospel daily2 & :]e assurance is obta9$ ^u solid gr\nds1 hol9ess & joy w rise by swift degrees1 & ! s\l w make glori\s advances t[>ds ! heav5ly /ate & complete salvation3 ,b "s *ri/ians sc>ce ev] arrive at ?is atta9m5t all _! days4 ,s9ce !re=e a m]e ass5t to ! gospel 9 g5]al is n suffici5t = salvation1 & a full assurance ( our own int]e/ is n necess>y1 x foll[s1 t an affiance or tru/ 9 ,*ri/ z a ,savi\r is ! mo/ ess5tial & important act ( fai?4 ,?is is t sacr$ & appo9t$ duty ( a conv9c$ s\l1 :]eby x is made p>tak] ( ! bless+s ( salvation accord+ to ! gospel1 if x be practis$ 9 ! way :i* ,i h j be=e describ$4 ,,ii4 ,take notice "h ( ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! law & ! gospel1 betwe5 ! cov5ant ( works1 & ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,! "o gives u life ^u our work+1 ! o!r saves u f dea?1 & gives u a "r to heav5 ^u our believ+1 !re=e "o is call$ ! law ( works1 & ! o!r ! law ( fai?2 ,rom4 iii4 #bg1 ,x is prop] "h to obs]ve1 t ! scripture sometimes speaks ( two cov5ants2 ! old & ! new3 & means *iefly ! conomy or disp5sation ( ! ,jews "u ,moses1 & ! conomy ( ,*ri/1 or ! disp5sation ( ! gospel s9ce ! ,messiah came4 ,b by ! two cov5ants ,i n[ speak (1 ,i w\ld be und]/ood to mean ! law or con/itution ( innoc5cy1 & ! con/itution ( grace4 ,by ! con/itution1 or law ( innoc5cy1 man 0 to h obta9$ et]nal life be=e 8 fall2 & z ?is law or cov5ant 0 giv5 to ,adam z ! head & repres5tative ( all mank9d1 s e son & daught] ( ,adam cont9ues "u x till !y accept ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 or ! (f]s ( ! gospel1 ei!r 9 ! d>k] or bright] discov]ies ( x3 ,& !re=e all mank9d1 ,jews & ,g5tiles1 are laid "u condemnation by x 9 ! writ+s ( ,/4 ,paul1 9 ! second & ?ird *apt]s to ! ,romans4 ,by ?is law ( works1 e m\? is /opp$1 & ! :ole _w is become guilty be=e ,god2 ,rom4 iii4 #ai4 ,?\gh ! nations ( ! ,jews & *ri/ians1 & p]haps ! greate/ "p ( ! hea!n _w1 h _h "s revelations ( ! gospel or cov5ant ( grace1 & h be5 "u ! outw>d (f]s ( x2 yet ,jews1 hea!ns1 & national *ri/ians1 are all "u ! s5t5ce ( ! cov5ant ( ! law ( works1 till !y ent] into ! cov5ant ( grace by rep5tance & fai? 9 ! m]cy ( ,god4 ,b ! cov5ant ( grace1 or ! gospel is a new con/itution1 :i* ,god ha? orda9$ = ! relief ( poor fall5 mis]able man1 condemn$ & p]i%+ "u ! curse ( ! law ( works4 ,x is a con/itution ( grace1 :]eby alone fall5 s9n]s c obta9 salvation4 ,! law ( works dem&s univ]sal ob$i5ce to all ! comm&s ( ,god1 ob$i5ce p]fect & p]sev]+2 = ?is is ! language ( x2 ! man t do? !m %all live 9 !m2 ,rom4 x4 #e4 & x curses e s9n] )\t hope or rem$y2 curs$ is e "o t cont9ue? n 9 all ?+s t are writt5 9 ! book ( ! law to d !m2 ,gal4 iii4 #aj1 #ab4 ,b ! voice ( ! gospel1 ! righte\sness ( fai?1 or ! way ( ju/ification by ,*ri/1 speake? on ?is wise1 ,) ! he>t man believe? unto righte\sness1 & ) ! m\? confession is made unto salvation2 = ! j %all live by fai?2 ,rom4 x4 #aj4 ,gal4 iii4 #aa4 ,! "o proclaims et]nal life to all t p]fectly obey1 ! o!r publi%es salvation to all t believe1 ?\gh _! ob$i5ce be v imp]fect4 ,i grant inde$1 t ! apo/le cites ^! descriptions ( ! law ( works out ( ! books ( ,moses1 & !re=e "s p]sons w\ld suppose him only to mean ! p>ticul> law giv5 to ! ,jews at m\nt ,s9ai1 & n ! g5]al cov5ant ( works made ) ,adam1 & ) all mank9d 9 him4 ,b to ?is ,i give ^! two answ]s3 #a4 ,! laws ( works1 :i* ! apo/le speaks ( 9 ! epi/le to ! ,romans1 p>ticul>ly 9 ! second & ?ird *apt]s1 _c signify m]ely ! ,jewi% law2 = x is su* a law z includes all ! hea!n _w1 z appe>s pla92 ,rom4 ii4 #ad1 #ae4 & by :i* ! hea!ns z well z ! ,jews 7 condemn$1 & c\ld nev] be ju/ifi$2 ,rom4 iii4 #bj4 ,by ! de$s ( ! law %all no fle% he ju/ifi$ 9 8 sight1 = by ! law is ! k ( s92 !re=e ?is mu/ be a law t ext5d$ to all mank9d1 s9ce x /ops e m\?1 & proclaims ! :ole _w guilty be=e ,god4 #b4 ,! law giv5 to ! ,jews1 or ! cov5ant ( ,s9ai1 s f> z x is purely political1 0 inde$ a cov5ant ( works2 & _! cont9uance 91 or rejection out ( ! l& ( ,canaan1 dep5d$ ^u _! own works1 _! ob$i5ce or disob$i5ce to ?is law1 z x is (t5 express$ 9 ! writ+s ( ,moses3 ,& ^u ?is acc\nt x is us$ sometimes by ! apo/les z a v prop] emblem or repres5tative ( ! cov5ant ( works made ) our fir/ fa!r ,adam1 :o 0 to h enjoy$ or =feit$ "s e>?ly or heav5ly p>adise1 accord+ to 8 ob$i5ce or disob$i5ce4 ,x is pla9 !n1 t ?\gh ,/4 ,paul may cite ! law ( ,moses to %ew ! nature ( a law ( works 9 g5]al1 yet x does n foll[ t he means only ! law or cov5ant ( ,s9ai2 & x is z pla91 by 8 includ+ ! ,g5tiles "u x1 t he does n mean ! law ( ,s9ai1 b ! orig9al law or cov5ant ( works made ) all mank9d 9 ,adam _! fa!r & _! head1 & ( :i* ! law ( ,s9ai 0 a prop] emblem or figure4 ,all laws ( works !re=e are insuffici5t = ! salvation ( s9ful man1 & 8 re/oration to ,god's fav\r & image1 & et]nal life4 ,! law ( ,s9ai 0 a law ( works1 promis+ an e>?ly ,canaan to ! ob$i5t ,jews4 ,! law ( innoc5cy 9 ,ed5 0 a law ( works1 promis+ life & immortality to ob$i5t mank9d4 ,b !y h be5 bo? wret*$ly brok52 man 0 turn$ out ( p>adise1 & ! ,jews out ( ,canaan1 because ( disob$i5ce4 ,b n[ ! gospel :]eby ! ,jews or ,g5tiles are to be sav$1 or to obta9 et]nal life1 requires fai? 9 ! m]cy & promises ( ,god 9 & ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/2 & by ?is means x saves u1 ?\gh our ob$i5ce be f> %ort ( p]fection3 ,?is 0 ! way :]eby ! ,jews !mselves 7 sav$ "u ! ,old ,te/am5t3 = ! gospel 0 prea*$ to !m z well z unto u2 ,heb4 iv4 #b4 ?\gh x 0 9 d>k] h9ts1 & types & figures4 ,& 9 ?is way 7 ,abraham & ,david ju/ifi$ z ! apo/le tea*es2 ,rom4 iv4 #c1 #d1 #e1 #f4 ,?\gh ! ,jews' enjoym5t ( ! l& ( ,canaan dep5d$ on _! good works & ob$i5ce to ! law ( ,moses1 yet _! hope & enjoym5t ( heav5 dep5d$ on _! fai? or tru/ 9 ! m]cy ( ,god1 :i* 0 to be f>!r reveal$ 9 ! days ( ! ,messiah4 ,& x is ! same gospel by :i* we are to obta9 salvation1 s9ce ,*ri/ is come 9 ! fle%2 b ) ?is diff]5ce1 t we are n[ m expressly requir$ to make ,jesus ,*ri/ ! object ( our fai?1 & we h a ?\s& cle>] discov]ies ( 8 righte\sness & grace ?an ev] ! ,jews 7 fav\r$ )4 ,happy mank9d6 ?\gh fall5 & ru9$ 9 ,adam1 yet recov]$ & rais$ to righte\sness1 grace1 & glory by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,h[ dreadful is t law :i* pron\nces a curse & dea? ^u e transgressor6 ,tribulation & wra?1 indignation & angui% ^u e s\l t do? evil1 to ! ,jew fir/ & also to ! ,g5tile2 ,rom4 ii4 #i4 ,b h[ sweet & reviv+ is ! grace ( t gospel1 :i* becomes ! p[] ( ,god to ! salvation ( e "o t believe?1 to ! ,jew fir/1 & also to ! ,greek6 ,! great & bless$ ,god saw ! frailty ( 8 creature man1 h[ ready he 0 to ru9 himself "u a law ( works2 !re=e he appo9t$ 8 recov]y by ! law ( fai?4 ,& :at ! law c\ld n d1 9 t x 0 weak ?r\gh ! infirmity ( fle%1 t he has s5t 8 own ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle%1 to d = u1 to fulfil all ! dem&s ( ! law1 bo? 9 ! p5alty & ! precept1 to f9i% transgression1 to made an end ( s91 by 8 own suff]+s1 & to br+ 9 an ev]la/+ righte\sness1 t :osoev] believes on him %all be sav$4 ,bless$ ,god6 ,h[ k9d & condesc5d+ are ?y ways to ! *ildr5 ( m56 ,h[ full ( compassion to rebels1 :o _h de/roy$ !mselves6 ,h[ g5tle are ! me?ods ( ?y recov]+ m]cy6 ,if we w b confess our s9s1 m\rn ov] our own follies1 return to ! ,"l our ,god by humble rep5tance1 & put our tru/ 9 an almighty ,savi\r1 !re is peace & p>don1 !re is grace1 & life1 & glory provid$ = u1 & laid up 9 ! h&s ( ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l4 ,,iii4 ,?\gh ! gospel (f]s u salvation by fai? & n by works1 yet x effectually secures ! practice ( hol9ess s9ce hol9ess is a "p ( t salvation4 ,we are sav$ f s9 z well z f hell by ?is gospel2 & we mu/ h our s\ls prep>$ = heav51 z well z br\ght to ! possession ( x4 ,he t pret5ds to tru/ 9 ,*ri/1 = a deliv]ance f hell & has no desire to be made holy1 he has no desire aft] su* a salvation z ,*ri/ proposes 9 8 gospel1 nor is he l to atta9 x4 ,we mu/ be s5sible !n ( ! corruption ( our natures1 ! p]v]s5ess ( our wills1 ! vanity ( our m9ds1 ! e>?l9ess ( our affections1 our inability to d t :i* is good = "t to come1 z well z our guilt1 condemnation & mis]y1 because ( our transgressions pa/3 ,we mu/ desire t a ?or\gh "w ( rep5tance may be wr\ght 9 our he>ts1 t ! p[] & reign ( s9 may be brok5 !re1 & t we may become new creatures z well z desire to escape ! wra? ( ,god1 & hell1 & et]nal dea?1 if ev] we w\ld be p>tak]s ( t salvation :i* ! gospel proposes4 ,*ri/ w n divide "o "p ( 8 salvation f ! o!r3 ,& 9 va9 d we presume to tru/ 9 him = happ9ess1 if we are n will+ to be made holy too4 ,h[ false & unreasonable are all ! reproa*es t are ca/ ^u ! doctr9e ( salvation by fai?1 z ?\gh x t5d$ to promote loos5ess ( life1 & to indulge iniquity2 :5 t v salvation includes 9 x a fre$om f ! p[] ( s91 & a delight 9 all t is holy8 ,?is is ! v "* ( ,*ri/ our ,savi\r1 & ! reason ( 8 "n ,jesus1 t he %\ld save 8 p f _! s9s2 ,mat4 i4 #ba4 ,if we are deliv]$ by ,*ri/1 x is f ?is pres5t wick$ _w2 ,gal4 i4 #d4 ,if we are r$eem$1 x is f all iniquity1 t we might be a peculi> p purifi$ to himself1 zeal\s ( good works2 ,tit4 ii4 #ad4 ,,iv4 ,?\gh ! gospel is su* a glori\s doctr9e ( grace1 t !re is no reason to be a%am$ ( x1 yet s9ce x saves u by fai?1 & n by works1 !re is no reason = u to boa/ :5 we are sav$4 ,we may glory inde$ 9 ! cross ( ,*ri/ & make our boa/ 9 ! ,r$eem] all ! day long2 b ! gospel = ev] cuts (f all gr\nd ( boa/+ 9 ourselves4 ,"h ! ju/ice & m]cy ( ,god %9e =? glori\sly2 "h ! righte\sness ( ,god is decl>$1 s9n]s f9d remission or p>don1 ,god is j1 & a ju/ifi] ( him :o believe? 9 ,jesus4 ,:]e is boa/+ !n8 ,x is exclud$4 ,by :at law8 ,( works8 ,nay1 b by ! law ( ,fai?2 ,rom4 iii4 #be1 #bf1 #bg4 ,by grace ye are sav$ ?r\gh fai?1 & t n ( y\rselves1 x is ! gift ( ,god2 n ( works1 le/ any man %\ld boa/2 ,eph4 ii4 #h1 #i4 ,! gospel concurs ) ! law 9 ?is respect1 t x %ews u our own guilt & vil5ess1 our ru9 & our impot5ce to re/ore ourselves1 & !re=e x has put all our help ^u ano!r4 ,god has laid our help ^u "o t is mighty to save2 ,ps4 lxxxix4 #ai1 & he has orda9$ t ! way :]eby we %\ld d]ive ?is salvation1 is by r5\nc+ all dep5dance ^u self1 & tru/+ 9 ,*ri/ & grace = all t we enjoy & hope =4 ,?is is ! bus9ess ( fai?2 ?is is ! v nature ( t ,*ri/ian virtue1 to disclaim all self-suffici5cy1 & receive all f m]e m]cy2 & !re=e x is appo9t$ to be ! means ( our ju/ification "u ! gospel2 !re=e x is said s (t5 9 scripture1 t we are ju/ifi$ by fai?1 t div9e grace may h all ! glory2 ,rom4 iv4 #af4 ,!re=e x is ( fai?1 t x might be ( grace4 ,we are ignorant & fooli%1 & mu/ d]ive wisdom f ,*ri/3 ,we are guilty1 & mu/ receive righte\sness f him3 ,we are unholy1 he is ! spr+ ( our sanctification3 ,we are captives & slaves to s9 & ,satan1 & we mu/ h r$emption f him3 ,he is made ( ,god to u wisdom1 righte\sness1 sanctification1 & r$emption1 t no fle% might glory 9 8 pres5ce1 b he t glories1 mu/ glory 9 ! ,"l2 #a ,cor4 i4 #bi1 #cj4 ,man1 innoc5t man1 _h p[] & righte\sness1 & life put into 8 own h&s2 b ! fir/ ,adam grew va9 9 8 self-suffici5cy1 & he fooli%ly s9n$1 & lo/ x all3 ,!re=e ,god1 9 ord] to our recov]y1 w\ld put p[]1 & righte\sness1 & life into ! h&s ( ano!r1 ev5 8 own ,son1 ! second ,adam1 t we might g out ( ourselves1 & seek x all f ano!r h&4 ,n[ fai?1 or tru/1 is ! prop] act ( ! s\l1 to express our own empt9ess1 & our dep5dance on ano!r = all4 ,?is is ! language ( fai?1 8,"l1 ,i am a s9ful & guilty creature2 ,i h no righte\sness1 no m]it1 to recomm5d me to ?y fav\r2 ,i h no p[] to *ange my unholy nature1 & rectify ! crim9al disord]s ( my s\l2 ,i am unable to subdue ! s9s t dwell 9 me1 or practise ! requir$ duties ( hol9ess2 ,i des]ve condemnation & dea?1 & ,i am by nature walk+ 9 ! way to hell3 helpless & hopeless = ev] 9 myself1 b 9 ?y ri* grace is all my hope3 ,i rejoice 9 ! discov]ies ( ?y m]cy2 ,i come at ! call ( ?y gospel1 ^u ! b5d$ knees ( my s\l ,i accept ( ! proposals ( ?y grace2 ,i give up myself to ?y p[] & m]cy1 z x is reveal$ 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ?y ,son1 t ,i may be sav$ f s9 & hell4 ,to me belongs no?+ b %ame & confusion ( face2 ,i r5\nce = ev] all self-suffici5cy1 & if ev] ,i am sav$1 ?y grace %all h all ! glory40 ,n[ :5 a poor humbl$ s9n] is br\ght ?us f>1 & receives ! salvation ( ,god 9 ?is l[ly po/ure ( s\l1 ! great ,god has obta9$ a good "p ( 8 designs 9 ! gospel ^u him2 self is humbl$1 grace is glorifi$1 & ! s9n] is sav$ by fai?4 ,v4 ,heav5 is made up ( believ]s4 ,! :ole numb] ( ! sav$ 7 once s9n]s1 & obta9$ salvation by fai?4 ,! holy angels inde$ nev] s9n$1 & yet :e!r _! confirm$ /ate ( hol9ess & glory is n secur$ to !m by tru/ or dep5dance on ,*ri/1 may be a reasonable enquiry2 = all ?+s 9 heav5 & e>? are said to be ga!r$ toge!r1 & reconcil$ 9 him2 ,eph4 i4 #aj4 ,col4 i4 #bj4 ,b ?is we are sure (1 t n "o ( all ! race ( ,adam ha? be5 re/or$ to ! love ( ,god1 or rais$ to heav51 by _! own works b all by fai?4 ,x is sov]eign & glori\s grace t has sav$ !m all1 & t by ! gospel too1 9 ! v>i\s editions ( x1 f ! promise 9 ,ed51 till ! full discov]y ( grace at ! day ( p5teco/ aft] ! asc5sion ( ,*ri/4 ,o x is a pleas+ ent]ta9m5t ( s\l to s5d our ?\ghts =w>d to ! la/ great day1 or to s5d !m upw>d to ! c\rts ( heav5 & glory1 & to he> h[ ! millions ( r$eem$ s9n]s %\t & s+ to ! hon\r ( div9e grace6 ,h[ all t happy _w ( believ]s assi/ ! melody1 & dwell ^u ! delightful s\nd4 8,n unto u1 ,o ,god our ,fa!r1 n unto u1 b to ?9e own "n01 & to ?y m]cy be all our hon\rs paid ?\gh ! ages ( et]nity4 ,we 7 a race ( guilty & p]i%+ rebels1 :o _h s9n$ aga9/ ?y maje/y1 & ru9$ our own s\ls3 ,we lay ^u ! bord]s ( dea? & hell )\t help1 & )\t hope3 ,we c\ld d no?+ to procure ?y love1 nor m]it any ?+ by ! be/ ( our works3 ,b ?\ ha/ call$ u to believe ?y gospel1 to tru/ 9 ?y grace1 & to lay d[n ! arms ( our rebellion1 & to receive ! bless+s ( salvation by fai?3 ,we h no?+ to boa/ (1 = we are m]e receiv]s3 ,?\ ha/ put =? ?9e almighty arm1 & ha/ made ?y gospel ! in/rum5t ( ?y p[] to save u2 & :ile we feel & ta/e ! complete salvation1 ?y p[] & ?y m]cy %all h all ! praise4 ,n unto u1 ,o ,"l ,jesus our ,savi\r1 n unto u is any hon\r due2 b to ?y condesc5d+ love2 to ?y compassion & dea? %all our hon\rs be paid1 & our ackn[l$gm5ts made = help4 ,we saw ourselves helpless1 & 7 direct$ to !e = ev]3 ,we tru/$ 9 !e1 & ?\ ha/ sav$ u3 x is ?y suff]+s t h procur$ our p>don2 x is by fai? 9 ?y blood we f9d an atonem5t2 x is ?r\gh ?y righte\sness t we are ju/ifi$ & accept$ ( ,god1 & made p>tak]s ( ^! heav5ly glories t %9e all ar\nd u4 ,all our sacr$ com=ts1 our excell5cies1 & our joys are ?9e4 ,pride is hidd5 f our eyes = ev]1 & boa/+ is bani%$ f all our tongues3 ,x is ?\ ha/ fulfill$ ! law3 x is ?\ ha/ suff]$ ! curse2 x is ?\ ha/ pur*as$1 & promis$1 & be/[$ ! bless+4 ,we believ$ ?y ^w1 we receiv$ ?y grace1 & behold1 we1 dy+ s9n]s1 are rais$ to life1 & advanc$ to glory4 ,!re is n a s\l ( u b delights to jo9 9 ^! sublime an!ms ( wor%ip2 ,wor?y is ! ,lamb t 0 sla9 to receive p[]1 & ri*es1 & wisdom1 & /r5g?1 & hon\r1 & glory1 & bless+3 ,bless+1 & hon\r1 & glory1 & p[] be to him t sits ^u ! ?rone1 & to ! ,lamb = ev]4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xviii4 ,fai? ! ,way to ,salvation4 ,n by ! laws ( innoc5ce ,c ,adam's sons arrive at heav52 ,new works c give u no pret5ce ,to h our anci5t s9s =giv54 ,n ! be/ de$s t we h done1 ,c make a w\nd$ consci5ce :ole2 ,fai? is ! grace1 & fai? alone1 ,t flies to ,*ri/1 & saves ! s\l4 ,"l1 ,i believe ?y heav5ly ^w1 ,fa9 w\ld ,i h my s\l r5ew'd2 ,i m\rn = s91 & tru/ ! ,"l1 ,to h x p>don'd & subdu'd4 ,o may ?y grace its p[] display1 ,let guilt & dea? no long] reign2 ,save me 9 ?9e appo9t$ way1 ,nor let my humble fai? be va94 ,,s]mon ,,xix4 ,none ,exclud$ f ,hope4 ,,rom4 i4 #af4--,! ,gospel ( ,*ri/1--x is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation to e "o t believe?1 to ! ,jew fir/1 & also to ! ,greek4 ,we h se5 ! gospel ( ,*ri/ v9dicat$ 9 ! =m] disc\rses on ?is text1 & ! glori\s doctr9es ( x gu>d$ aga9/ ! v>i\s reproa*es ( an unbeliev+ _w3 ,we h he>d :at a p[]ful in/rum5t x is 9 ! h& ( ,god = ! salvation ( p]i%+ s9n]s4 ,we h be5 taught ! way to p>take ( ?is salvation1 & t is by believ+2 & we h le>n$ :at influ5ce our fai? has 9 ?is sacr$ conc]nm5t4 ,i proce$ n[ to ! la/ ?+ :i* ,i propos$1 & t is to %ew ! wide ext5t ( ?is bless+ ( ! gospel2 = x br+s salvation to e "o t believes1 to ! ,jew fir/1 & also to ! ,greek4 ,:]e ! ^w ,greek is us$ 9 opposition to ! ,b>b>ian1 z x is 9 ! f\rte5? v]se be=e my text1 x signifies ! le>n$ "p ( mank9d1 z di/+ui%$ f ^? t are unle>n$2 ! ,greeks be+ ! mo/ fam\s among ! nations = wisdom1 k1 or le>n+ 9 t day3 ,b :5 ?is same ^w /&s 9 opposition to ! ,jew1 z x does "h 9 my text1 !n x includes all ! hea!n _w1 s t :5 ! apo/le says1 ! gospel br+s salvation bo? to ! ,jew & ! ,greek1 he %ews ! ext5t ( ?is b5efit to all mank9d t he> & receive x4 ,x may be wor? our :ile to sp5d a few h9ts ^u ! ord] 9 :i* ! apo/le repres5ts ! communication ( ?is bless+1 viz4 to ! ,jew fir/1 & !n to ! ,greek or ,g5tile4 ,:5 he describes1 9 ! second *apt] ( ?is epi/le1 ! t]ms or conditions ( ! cov5ant ( works1 he sets mank9d 9 ! same ord]2 he pron\nces indignation & wra? ^u e s\l t do? evil1 ( ! ,jew fir/1 & also ( ! ,g5tile2 b glory1 hon\r & peace to e man t worke? good1 to ! ,jew fir/1 & also to ! ,g5tile4 ,s :5 he decl>es ! bless+s ( ! cov5ant ( grace or ! gospel1 he br+s ! salvation fir/ ^u ! ,jews1 & !n ^u ! ,g5tile nations3 ,& "o reason ( x may be ?is1 t ! ,jews hav+ be5 fav\r$ ) an e>li] & m express discov]y ( ! nature & w ( ,god ?an ! hea!ns1 !y seem to /& faire/ = ! p>ticipation ( div9e bless+s & t1 ev5 by ! law ( works1 if life & righte\sness c\ld h be5 obta9$ by x1 z well z by ! cov5ant ( grace1 or law ( fai?4 ,b if !y abuse _! k1 & _! sacr$ advantages1 to ! neglect ( ,god & godl9ess1 fai? & works1 !y ju/ly fall "u a m sev]e condemnation e way1 because _! guilt is great]4 ,b !re may be "s special reasons giv5 :y ,god ?\ght x prop]1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 provid5ce1 to s5d ! notice ( ?is salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/ among ! ,jews1 be=e he s5t x to ! ,g5tile _w4 ,i4 ,! ,jews 7 ! *os5 p ( ,god1 ! sons & daught]s ( ,abraham1 8 fri5d1 ! fir/ fav\rites ( heav51 consid]$ z a family & a nation3 & z he fir/ prea*$ to !m ! purity & p]fection ( 8 law1 :5ce !y might discov] _! own s9 & mis]y1 s he publi%$ 8 gospel ( grace by ,jesus ,*ri/ fir/ among !m1 & s5t 8 ,son ) ! messages ( peace & =giv5ess fir/ to _! nation4 ,! great ,god ?\ght x becom+ 8 equity to publi% 8 ab\nd+ m]cy fir/ t[>d !m1 among/ :om he fir/ publi%$ 8 law1 to %ew !m _! guilt & mis]y ?r\gh ! ab\nd+ ( s93 8,by ! law is ! k ( s92 & :]e s9 has ab\nd$1 grace has mu* m ab\nd$20 ,rom4 iii4 & v4 ,,ii4 ,! ,jews _h ?is same gospel prea*$ to !m _m ages be=e 9 types & emblems1 9 sacr$ c]emonies & d>k prophecies4 ,n[ x 0 fit1 t ! types & prophecies %\ld be expla9$ & ! grace conta9$ !re9 reveal$ fir/ to !m2 = h]eby ! gospel obta9$ a great confirmation1 & e/abli%$ its own tru?1 :5 x appe>$ 9 all ! p>ts ( x s exactly answ]able to ! anci5t figures1 & to ! pr$ictions ( _m hundr$ ye>s4 ,x 0 fit t ! ,messiah %\ld appe> among !m fir/1 :]e 8 "* add picture _h be5 drawn = _m ages be=e1 t s he might be kn[n & di/+ui%$ :5soev] he %\ld visit ! _w4 ,x 0 fit t 8 doctr9e %\ld be fir/ publi%$ 9 pla9 language1 :]e x _h be5 long writt5 & spok5 9 metaphors4 ,?us ! gospel w5t =? fir/ f ,j]usalem1 t x might be prea*$ & proclaim$ ) m glori\s evid5ce among ! re/ ( ! nations4 ,,iii4 ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is ! subject & sub/ance ( ! gospel1 0 himself a ,jew1 ( ! se$ ( ,abraham1 ( ! nation ( ,israel4 ,he 0 born1 he liv$1 he di$ among/ !m4 ,all ! great affairs ( 8 bir?1 8 life1 8 m9i/ry1 8 dea? & resurrection1 7 transact$ 9 _! c\ntry1 & 9 ! mid/ ( !m4 ,x 0 fit ! b5efit !re( %\ld be fir/ (f]$ to !m4 ,if ?is gospel ( ,*ri/ _h be5 fir/ prea*$ to ! g5tiles1 :ile x 0 kept sil5t & secret among/ ! ,jews1 !re might h be5 reason to suspect t !re 0 "s fraud or falsehood at ! bottom1 & t ?is doctr9e w\ld n be> ! light 9 ! c\ntry :]e ^! ?+s 7 done1 & t x w\ld n /& ! te/ ( exam9ation 9 ! l& ( ,judea1 & !re=e ! /ory 0 told fir/ among /rang]s3 ,& ?us ! g5tiles might h f\nd "s difficulty to receive x1 & be5 prejudic$ aga9/ ! belief ( x4 ,b n[1 :5 x is publi%$ ?r\gh all ! l& ( ,israel1 & ! apo/les appeal to _! own c\ntrym5 = ! tru? ( ^! transactions2 :5 x has /ood ! te/ ( public exam9ation !re1 :]e ! ?+s 7 transact$1 x goes =? to ! re/ ( ! nations ) bright] evid5ce & glory4 ,,iv4 ,i might add 9 ! la/ place1 t x 0 fit x %\ld be fir/ publi%$ to ! ,jews1 :o seem$ to h ! fir/ claim to x2 t s9ce !y refus$ x1 x might be (f]$ to ! poor g5tile nations ) great] ju/ice & equity1 ev5 ! ,jews !mselves be+ judges4 ,su* are ! frequ5t h9ts giv5 by ,/4 ,paul2 ,acts xiii4 #df4 ,x 0 necess>y t ! ^w ( ,god %\ld h be5 fir/ spoke to y2 b see+ ye put x f y1 & judge y\rselves unwor?y ( ev]la/+ life1 lo1 we turn to ! ,g5tiles4 ,be x kn[n !re=e unto y1 t ! salvation ( ,god is s5t unto ! ,g5tiles1 & !y w he> x2 ,acts xxviii4 #bh4 ,:5 we ?9k ( t poor unhappy nation1 ! ,jews1 scatt]$ abroad among all ! k+doms ( ! e>?1 bani%$ f _! own promis$ l& = _! rejection ( ,*ri/1 & yet h>d5$ 9 _! unbelief1 me?9ks we %\ld s5d out a groan ( pity = !m2 = !y are ! sons & daught]s ( ,abraham1 ! fir/ fav\rites ( our ,god4 ,jesus our ,savi\r 0 _! ,messiah1 _! k9sman1 & _! rightful k+4 ,we %\ld s5d up a k9d wi% to heav5 ^u _! acc\nt1 8,h[ long1 ,o ,"l1 h[ long %all ,israel be ca/ (f8 ,h[ long wilt ?\ be angry ) ! *ildr5 ( ,abraham1 ?y fri5d8 ,:5 %all ! day come = ! op5+ ( _! eyes1 t !y may look on ,jesus :om !y pi]c$1 & believe & m\rn8 ,:5 %all ! veil be tak5 (f f _! he>ts1 t !y may read ! books ( ,moses1 & tru/ 9 ,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 :om _! fa!rs crucifi$80 ,:5 we see "o & ano!r ( ! ,jewi% nation 9 ?is great city1 & ?9k ( _! bl9dness & _! zeal = ! idle traditions ( _! tea*]s1 & obs]ve _! ignorant rage aga9/ our bless$ ,savi\r3 :5 we behold ! va9 sup]/itions ( _! wor%ip1 ! ?ick d>kness t hangs ^u !m "u ! brighte/ beams ( gospel-light1 & _! wide di/ance f salvation1 we %\ld let our eyes affect our he>ts1 & drop a te> ( compassion ^u _! s\ls4 8,^! 7 !y to :om ! promises ( salvation did fir/ belong1 & to :om ! fir/ news 0 br\ght1 t ,jesus ! ,savi\r is born4 ,^! are !y to :om ! gospel 0 fir/ prea*$4 ,god himself dwelt 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 & ! ,son ( ,god 0 _! bro!r1 _! fle% & _! blood4 ,?\gh !y are = a season ca/ (f = _! infidelity1 yet ,god has told u1 t he has a secret love = t nation /ill = _! fa!r ,abraham's sake2 ,rom4 xi4 #bh4 & ?is love %all break =? 9 its full glory "o day4 ,make ha/e1 ,o deliv]]1 :o did/ come out ( ,zion1 make ha/e to fulfil ?y promises1 & turn away ungodl9ess f ,jacob4 ,let ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles be br\ght 91 & let all ,israel be sav$4 ,br+ !m back f all ! l&s :i!r ?9e ang] ha? scatt]$ !m4 ,release ?y anci5t p f _! long captivity to ,satan1 & _! b&s ( ?ick d>kness4 ,be ?\1 ,o ,jesus1 :o art ! light ( ! ,g5tiles1 be ?\ also ! glory ( ?y p ,israel40 ,b ,i w\ld endeav\r to make a l>g] improvem5t ( ?is g5]al head ( disc\rse4 ,does ! gospel br+ salvation to e "o t believes )\t exception3 to all ranks & *>act]s1 & degrees1 & ord]s ( m58 !n let ?is grace be spread f> abroad3 ,& let n ! m polite & nic] he>]s gr[ tir$1 or dr[sy1 or disda9ful1 :ile ,i amplify a little & diffuse my ?\ghts into v>i\s p>ticul>s1 po9t+ out ! v>iety ( ! subjects ( ?is grace2 = ,i w\ld1 z x 71 m5tion e s9n] by "n1 t !y may n be left only to unaffect+ g5]al notions1 b be+ especially address$ !y may all come & p>take ( ?is salvation by believ+ ?is gospel4 ,a glori\s & ext5sive gospel inde$1 & a wide-spread+ salvation8 ,to e "o :o believes6 ,none exclud$ f ?is bless+6 #a4 ,x is n conf9$ to "o nation1 or "o family1 n to "o tribe or k9dr$ ( mank9d1 z ! law ( ,moses 04 ,g prea* ! gospel1 says our ,"l1 to e creature2 ,m>k xvi4 #ae4 ,prea* rep5tance & remission ( s9s 9 my "n among all nations1 beg9n+ at ,j]usalem2 ,luke xxiv4 #dg4 ,to ! ,jew fir/1 b let n ?is grace be conf9$ to !m3 ,publi% ?is bless$ doctr9e also to ! s9n]s among ! ,greeks & ,g5tiles4 ,y t are af> (f f ,god1 ev5 9 ! ends ( ! e>?1 ye are call$ to look unto ,*ri/3 & be sav$2 ,is4 xlv4 #bb4 ,x is no matt]1 ,o s9n]6 :at ?y fa!r 01 or :at ?y k9dr$ are6 if ?\ art b a believ] 9 ,*ri/1 ?y s\l is happy1 ?y s9s are p>don$1 ! gospel is ! p[] ( ,god to ?y salvation4 #b4 ,x is n conf9$ to "o sex only1 or to "o age4 ,! *ildr5 are call$ z well z ! fa!rs1 & m5 & wom5 are invit$ to p>take ( ?is bless+ toge!r 9 ,*ri/4 ,!re is nei!r male nor female1 nei!r "y nor old1 nei!r ,greek nor ,jew1 t h any di/9ction put ^u !m1 to exclude !m f ?is grace2 !y are all "o 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 ,gal4 iii4 #bh4 ,*ildr51 h y se5 ! evil ( y\r s9s1 & ! dang] ( hell8 ,d y long = p>don+ & sav+ grace1 & are y will+ t ,*ri/ %\ld make y\r peace ) ,god1 t he %\ld enable y to s]ve him ^u e>?1 & prep>e y = heav58 ,come !n1 tru/ 9 ?is gospel1 give up y\rselves to ,jesus ,*ri/ ! ,savi\r 9 ! mann] ,i h spok51 & ! salvation is y\rs4 ,nor let old s9n]s ?ru/ away ?is m]cy f !m1 "u a pret5ce t !y h long abus$ x4 ,y are n[ "u ! joyful s\nd ( ! gospel2 y sit n[ "u ! language ( invit+ love3 ,are y will+ to be made new creatures be=e y die1 & to accept ( a deliv]ance f hell1 ?\gh y are ^u ! v bord]s ( x8 ,behold p[] en\gh 9 ?is gospel to deliv] y3 ,! blood ( ,*ri/ c wa% out /a9s ( ! longe/ cont9uance2 ,! ,_s ( ,*ri/ c *ange ! sk9 ( an old ,e?iopian1 & create an old invet]ate transgressor into hol9ess4 ,?is gospel c\ld save ! ?ief ^u ! cross1 & ensure p>adise to him4 ,x c rescue a dy+ rebel f et]nal dea?2 = x gives life & salvation to e "o t believes4 #c4 ,x is n limit$ to "o rank or condition ( m5 9 ! civil life1 b rea*es to p]sons ( e circum/ance4 ,! ri* & ! poor1 ! ma/] & ! s]vant1 ! pr9ce & ! peasant1 mu/ p>take ( salvation by ! same fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,! b>b>ian & ! ,scy?ian1 :o seem to be born = slaves1 & ! ,romans :o are lords ( ! e>?1 ! bond & ! free1 h all an equal call to receive ?is salvation2 ,col4 iii4 #aa4 ,ye are all ri* en\gh to obta9 x3 ,!re is no pur*ase ( ^! bless+s by any o!r price b t ( ! blood ( ,jesus4 ,silv] & ,gold1 & ! treasure ( k+s1 are all contemptible (f]s 9 s sacr$ a conc]nm5t z ?is is4 ,! b5efit is too valuable to be b\ght at any mean] rate3 ,*ri/1 :o paid = x1 w be/[ x freely on all4 ,if ! ri* w receive x1 !y mu/ come )\t money1 & )\t price1 & accept ( ! free gift ( ,god1 z humble petition]s at 8 foot/ool2 & ! poor t h no money1 come ye & buy2 ,is4 lv4 #a1 #b4 ,let ! vile/1 meane/ creature come to ?is treasury ( grace1 & ) ?ankfulness receive ! salvation1 = x is b\ght already4 ,y are call$ only to tru/ 9 ?is gospel1 to surr5d] y\rselves to ?is ,savi\r1 & ! salvation %all be y\rs4 ,ye t are mean & l[ & base 9 ?is _w1 !re are _m ( y\r bre?r5 already jo9$ 9 ! fell[%ip ( ?is gospel3 ,come1 ent] y\rselves into ! bless$ frat]nity4 ,to ! poor ! gospel is prea*$1 & ! poor receive x4 ,b !re are "s noble1 !re are "s great1 !re are "s ri*1 t h felt ! p[] ( x too3 ,!re is ,philemon ! ma/]1 & 8 s]vant ,onesimus1 jo9$ 9 ! same fai?1 & p>tak]s ( ! same salvation2 ,philem4 #af4 ,aga91 #d4 ,x is n conf9$ to p]sons ^: intellectual excell5cies are sup]ior to _! neighb\rs1 or :o exce$ o!rs 9 und]/&+ & ! acquirem5ts ( ! m9d4 ,/4 ,paul 0 debtor bo? to ! wise & ! unwise2 to ! le>n$ ,greek1 & to ! ignorant & unpoli%$ b>b>ian2 ,rom4 i4 #ad4 ,he prea*$ ! gospel to all ( !m3 ,= ,*ri/ _h a *os5 numb] among/ !m all4 ,if ! witty1 & ! wise1 & ! le>n$ w lay d[n _! pride1 & submit to ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/ crucifi$1 & n call x fooli%ness3 ,if !y w humble _! und]/&+s to receive ! sacr$ my/]ies ( our religion1 ,god manife/ 9 ! fle%1 & put to dea? = ! s9s ( m51 & w place ! conc]ns ( _! et]nal welf>e into ! h&s ( him :o hung ble$+ ^u ! cross3 ,if !y are will+ to be conv]t$ & become z little *ildr51 !re is a door = !m to ent] into ! k+dom ( heav54 ,& z = y1 ^: und]/&+s are weak & unpoli%$ ) human le>n+1 ?is is a doctr9e & a gospel exactly fitt$ = y\r "*3 ,x is no bus9ess ( great sagacity1 no +5i\s matt] to become a *ri/ian4 ,believe ! tru?s t are pla9ly reveal$ conc]n+ y\r own s9 & mis]y1 & ! p[] ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to save y2 bewail y\r own wret*$ness & guilt1 & entru/ y\rselves 9 ! arms ( 8 grace1 t ye may be made holy & happy1 & ye also %all become possessors ( ! same k+dom4 ,fa!r1 ,i ?ank !e1 ,"l ( heav5 & e>?1 t ?\gh ^! ?+s may be hidd5 f ! wise & ! prud5t1 yet ?\ ha/ reveal$ !m to babes2 ,mat4 xi4 #be1 #bf4 ,b ,i pursue ! di/ributions ( ?is grace yet f>!r3 #e4 ,no p>ticul> temp]s or con/itutions ( m51 no diff]5t qualities ( s\l or body1 c exclude ^? t believe f ! grace or bless+s ( ?is gospel4 ,let n ! /rong man glory 9 8 /r5g?1 nor ! comely figures ( human nature boa/ !mselves 9 _! beauty4 ,let n ! weak be ov]:elm$ ) despair1 nor ! de=m$ or uncomely /& af> (f & ab&on _! hopes2 ! same ,savi\r proposes ! ri*es ( 8 grace to all4 ,le>n !re=e to look ^u all y\r natural advantages1 & all y\r natural disc\ragem5ts1 ) a neglig5t eye 9 ! matt] ( y\r salvation4 ,if y w\ld be /rong to w9 heav51 y mu/ borr[ all y\r /r5g? f ,*ri/ & ! gospel4 ,if y w\ld appe> comely & hon\rable be=e ! face ( ,god1 y mu/ be clo!d 9 ! robe ( righte\sness1 & ! g>m5ts ( salvation1 :i* he has prep>$2 ,is4 lxi4 #aj4 ,nor c any diff]5ce 9 ! natural qualities ( ! s\l =bid any p]son :o believes 9 ,*ri/ to hope = ?is salvation4 ,^? :o are by nature pr\d or peevi%1 sull5 or passionate1 angry or rev5geful1 h be5 made p>tak]s ( ?is grace1 z well z ^? :o by ! complexion ( _! animal frame1 & ! orig9al temp] ( _! m9ds1 h _h m ( ! natural virtues belong+ to !m2 su* z g5tl5ess1 meekness ( _s1 good-hum\r & k9dness4 ,^? :o h some?+ 9 _! v frame t is sly & crafty1 or covet\s1 wanton1 & intemp]ate1 h felt ! p[] ( ?is gospel1 z well z ^? t h be5 g5]\s & s9c]e1 mode/1 *a/e1 & ab/emi\s2 = ! grace ( ! gospel1 :i* 0 typifi$ by ! ark ( ,noah1 takes 9 all mann] ( animals1 clean & unclean1 & saves !m f ! deluge ( div9e wra? t %all come ^u an ungodly _w4 ,b !re is ?is bless$ diff]5ce1 t ! brutes w5t out ( ! ark ) ! same nature !y br\ght 93 b ^? :o come "u ! protection & p[] ( ?is gospel by fai?1 !y are 9 "s measure *ang$1 !y are ref9$1 !y are sanctifi$4 ,! wolf t came 91 is turn+ into a lamb1 & ! rav5 by degrees becomes a dove1 surely1 ! gospel has begun to make !m s1 = x has begun _! salvation4 ,i w grant inde$1 t ! p]v]se temp] ( blood & spirits1 & ! v make ( ! man1 z to 8 natural & vici\s qualities1 is seldom entirely alt]$ by ! grace ( ,god "h on e>?4 ,!re w be "s sallies ( animal nature1 "s out-break+s ( ! irregul> fire t is p5t up 9 ! con/itution2 & ^! w too (t5 mix !mselves ) our conduct1 & int]l9e our acts ( virtue & duty4 ,b ! holy s\l1 :o believes 9 ,*ri/1 w be humble1 w m\rn1 w accuse & *ide itself be=e ,god 9 secret1 & w be importunate & re/less 9 pray] = ! victory4 ,! *ri/ian w n suff] himself to be c>ri$ away will+ly by ! /ream ( vici\s incl9ations2 = he t is born ( ,god s9ne? n2 #a ,john v4 #ah4 & x is 9 va9 to talk ( ! gospel & salvation ( fai? & grace1 if we give up ! re9s to vici\s nature1 & bid a c>eless f>ewell to any "o virtue4 ,b to proce$ yet f>!r 9 reckon+ up ! v>i\s *>act]s ( m51 :om ! gospel makes *ri/ians by ! grace ( fai?4 #f4 ,z no p]sons are exclud$ because ( _! natural con/itution1 s nei!r are any =bid ! bless+ ( salvation because ( _! =m] ill *>act]s 9 ! moral life4 ,n ! greate/ ( s9n]s are %ut out f ?is bless+1 if !y rep5t & believe ! gospel4 ,n ! ,jews :o crucifi$ ! ,"l ( glory3 ,n ! ,g5tiles or ,greeks1 :o 7 slaves to sup]/ition & idolatry1 & dr5*$ 9 mo/ infam\s & abom9able practices2 ! ,greeks1 :o gave !mselves up to "w uncleanness ) gre$9ess )\t ,god1 & )\t hope 9 ! _w4 ,"o gospel has sav$ !m all4 ,no =m] follies or faults1 no1 n ! greate/ ( s9s aga9/ man1 or aga9/ ,god himself1 ought to %ut up a humble s\l "u despair2 = ?is is a fai?ful say+1 & wor?y ( all acceptation1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ came to save ! *ief ( s9n]s2 #a ,tim4 i4 #ae4 ,& t is a ^w ( mo/ ext5sive grace :i* our ,savi\r speaks2 ,mat4 xii4 #ca4 ,all mann] ( s9 & blasphemy %all be =giv5 unto m54 ,y :o h enjoy$ a happy education1 & _h pi\s p>5ts to boa/ (1 z ! ,jews boa/$ ( ,abraham2 y :o h _m %9+ works ( sobriety & righte\sness1 y are call$ to come & tru/ 9 ?is gospel3 ,b y mu/ r5\nce all y\r pret5d$ m]it1 & accept ( p>don+ grace1 or y c nev] be sav$4 ,& y t h no?+ t looks l a good "w to glory 91 s9n]s z bad z ! wor/ ( ,g5tiles1 come1 & believe ?is gospel1 & surr5d] y\rselves to ,jesus ! ,pr9ce & ! ,savi\r2 8 blood is all-suffici5t = ! p>don ( y\r s9s1 8 righte\sness is all-suffici5t = y\r ju/ification2 & 8 ,_s c purify y\r s9ful natures4 ,:]e s9 has ab\nd$1 grace has mu* m ab\nd$2 ,rom4 v4 #bj4 ,x is to ! ev]la/+ hon\r ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 t x has appe>$ to be ! p[] ( ,god to ! salvation ( multitudes ( su* z y3 ,su* 7 "s ( y1 sai? ! apo/le to ! ,cor9?ians2 b ye are wa%$1 b ye are sanctifi$1 b ye are ju/ifi$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 & by ! ,_s ( our ,god2 #a ,cor4 vi4 #aa4 ,& surely if great degrees ( s9 _c exclude ! p5it5t s\l f ! b5efit ( ! gospel2 !n1 #g4 ,nei!r %all any p]son be exclud$ because ( ! weak degrees ( 8 fai?2 ,him t is weak 9 ! fai?1 receive ye2 = ,*ri/ has receiv$ him2 ,rom4 xiv4 #a-c4 ,read t k9d condesc5d+ promise1 & believe x2 ,mat4 xii4 #bj4 ,he w n break ! bruis$ re$1 nor qu5* ! smok+ flax1 nor suppress1 nor despise ! lea/1 ! l[e/ desires ( grace3 ,he w enc\rage ! y\nge/ & ! feeble/ acts ( s9c]e rep5tance & true fai?1 ?\gh /ruggl+ "u mu* s9 & d>kness1 till x break out into evid5t & active flame4 ,! little t5d] se$ ( grace "u 8 heav5ly influ5ces %all bud1 & blossom1 & spr+ up into full glory4 ,h[ l>ge & glori\s is ! salvation t att5ds fai? 9 ?is gospel6 ,h[ ext5sive is ! grace ( ,god our ,savi\r6 ,h[ unse>*able are ! ri*es ( 8 m]cy6 ,o ! heights & ! dep?s1 ! l5g?s & ! bread?s ( ! love ( ,*ri/1 t pass all k6 ,none ( ! sons or daught]s ( ,adam ! s9n]1 are exclud$ f ?is salvation1 :]e ! gospel is prea*$1 b ^? :o exclude !mselves by /ubbornness & unbelief4 ,p]sons ( e k9d1 e "*1 condition & quality1 among/ m51 h f\nd ?is gospel become ! p[] ( ,god to _! salvation1 :5 !y h fl$ to ?is refuge1 & believ$ 9 ?is ,savi\r4 ,:at improvem5t n[ %all ,i make ( ! la/ "p ( ?is disc\rse1 ?is wide ext5t ( salvation be/[$ on all :o believe8 ,has e s+le believ] ?is salvation 9 "s measure conf]r$ on him1 & wr\ght 9 him8 ,!n "h is a pla9 & evid5t te/1 :]eby to try our fai?1 or a c]ta9 sign :]eby we may judge1 :e!r we are true believ]s1 or no4 ,! gospel is ! manife/ation ( ! p[] ( ,god = ! salvation ( e "o t believes4 ,:at h y f\nd ( ?is salvation begun 9 y8 ,:at h y felt ( y\r own guilt & wret*$ness by reason ( s91 & ( y\r dang] ( et]nal dea?8 ,h y se5 ! dea? ( ,*ri/ z an effectual atonem5t to procure ! =giv5ess ( an (f5d$ ,god8 ,h y beheld ! p[] & grace ( ,*ri/ suffici5t to r5ew y\r s9ful natures1 & to =m !m aft] ! image ( ,god 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess8 ,h y f\nd y\r consci5ce re/+ ^u ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 & y\r s\ls humbly expect+ p>don & peace !re8 ,are y\r he>ts turn$ away f e s98 ,is ! temp] ( y\r m9d made div9e & heav5ly1 & suit$ to ! bus9ess & bless$ness ( ! upp] _w8 ,?is is ! salvation ( ,*ri/ :i* ! gospel proposes1 & be/[s ^u all t believe4 ,^u su* solemn enquiries z ^!1 ,i am p]suad$ !re is _m a s\l mu/ take up ?is heavy compla9t1 8,alas6 ,i fe> ,i am no believ]3 ,i h sat long "u ! s\nd ( ! gospel1 & ,i h he>d ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/ crucifi$ _m ye>s to no purpose2 = ,i h nev] f\nd ?is gospel att5d$ ) any su* p[]ful impressions z to beg9 salvation 9 me4 ,i h be5 too ?\ghtless ab\t ! guilt ( my s9s1 & ab\t ! =giv5ess ( !m 9 ! c\rt ( heav54 ,nor h ,i f\nd my s9ful nature *ang$1 nor my affections sanctifi$4 ,i h v little ( ^! spiritual desires & delights :i* h be5 be=e describ$ z "p ( my salvation1 ,i feel ! inw>d work+s ( my s\l va9 & c>nal /ill2 ,i am n prep>$ = ! heav5ly _w1 & surely !n ,i h nev] truly believ$ 9 ,*ri/1 nor receiv$ 8 gospel40 ,to su* compla9ts z ^!1 ,i w\ld propose ^! ?ree sev]al answ]s3 ,answ] ,i4 ,x may be s inde$4 ,all ?is compla9t may be j & true2 & p]haps ?\ art an unbeliev] /ill1 dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 & expos$ e mom5t to ! /roke ( dea?1 & to ev]la/+ mis]y4 ,?is is ! case ( _m a ?\s& beside ?yself3 ,ev5 ! greate/ "p ( ^? :o are call$ *ri/ians1 are yet af> (f f ,god & f salvation1 & h no j gr\nd to suppose t !y are believ]s 9 ,*ri/4 ,b x is ( inf9ite conc]n = !e1 ,o s9n]1 to busy ?yself ab\t ?is enquiry4 ,!re is n any "o act 9 ?y life1 9 :i* ?\ can/ be engag$1 t is ( great] & m awful importance ?an ?is2 = ?y heav5 or ?y hell dep5ds ^u x4 ,"s sit all _! days "u ! gospel1 & he> no?+ b ! outw>d s\nd1 always unmov$1 unawak5$1 & unaffect$2 slumb]+ & nodd+ ^u ! bord]s ( et]nal fire2 :ile o!rs he> ! voice ( ! ,son ( ,god1 arise f ! dead & receive a new1 a div9e life4 ,"s 9 ! same family1 p]haps ( ?y own k9dr$1 ?y fle% & blood1 or "s t are ^u ! same seat 9 ! public assembly1 are conv9c$ & conv]t$1 believe 9 ,*ri/1 & are sav$2 :ile ?\ rema9e/ a h>d & imp5it5t s9n] "u ! voice ( ! same grace1 & ! prea*+ ( ! same salvation4 ,& if ?is be ?y case1 x is a dreadful "o inde$4 ,consid]1 h[ w ?y condemnation be aggravat$1 t ?\ ha/ he>d ! gospel publi%$ ) s mu* glori\s evid5ce 9 su* a l&1 & su* an age ( light z ?is is1 & yet ?\ abide/ 9 ! /ate ( imp5it5ce1 & unbelief1 & dea?4 ,?\ ha/ _h ! bless+s ( heav5 (f]$ at ?y door1 & ha/ hi!rto refus$ to receive !m4 ,?\ ha/ sat1 z x 71 on ! banks ( ! riv] ( life1 & nev] desir$ to ta/e ! liv+ wat]4 ,?\ ha/ dwelt ne> ! %ad[ ( ! tree ( life1 b art an utt] /rang] to ! fruit4 ,o6 ) :at a /upid & a c>eless e> ha/ ?\ he>d ! ?+s ( ?y ev]la/+ peace6 ,?9k ( x !re=e1 & be horribly afraid3 ,if ! gospel be n p[]ful = ! salvation ( ?y s\l1 x w become ?r\gh ?y own imp5it5ce1 a p[]ful means to increase ?y damnation1 to make ?y hell hott]1 & ?y et]nal sorr[s m intol]able1 ,wo to !e1 ,cap]naum6 ,wo to !e ,be?saida6 ,wo unto y1 ,o s9n]s ( ,great ,brita91 ye h be5 exalt$ to heav5 9 div9e fav\rs1 & ye %all be ?ru/ d[n to hell1 if ye cont9ue 9 unbelief4 ,x %all be m tol]able 9 ! day ( ,judgm5t = ,sodom & ,gomorrah1 ?an = y2 ,mat4 xi4 #ba4 ,b art ?\ inde$ yet an unbeliev]8 ,yet sleep+ ! sleep ( dea?8 ,x may be ?is is ?y awak5+ "t3 ,x may be ?is is ! h\r :5 ?\ %alt beg9 to he> ! voice ( ,god 9 ord] to life4 ,o *]i% su* important ?\ghts z ^!4 ,let !m arise ) !e 9 ! morn+1 let !m lie d[n at night ) !e1 & give ?yself no re/1 nor give re/ to ! ,god ( heav51 nor to ,jesus ,*ri/ ! ,savi\r1 till he has receiv$ ?y s\l into ! arms ( 8 love1 =giv5 ?y s9s1 & made !e a new creature1 t ! gospel may n be to ?y s\l ! sav\r ( et]nal dea?4 ,,ii4 ,b p]haps ! p]son :o makes ?is compla9t1 may be "s humble1 melan*oly *ri/ian1 "s s9c]e believ] 9 ,*ri/1 & yet "u d>k & timor\s appreh5sions1 conc]n+ 8 own /ate4 ,x may be1 poor trembl+ s\l1 t ?\ ha/ f\nd ! prea*+ ( ! gospel to be ! p[] ( ,god to ?y salvation1 ?\gh ?\ art n able rightly to evid5ce x to ?y own consci5ce4 ,?\ ha/ n ! joy ( p>don inde$1 b ha/ ?\ n "s glimm]+ hopes8 ,surely ?\ do/ n ab&on ?yself to utt] despair8 ,?\ ha/ n assurance t ,*ri/ has accept$ ( !e2 b art ?\ n s9c]ely will+ to surr5d] ?yself to him1 to receive 8 complete salvation 9 ! hol9ess z well z ! happ9ess ( x8 ,do/ ?\ n long to be p>don$ & accept$ ( ,god1 = ! sake ( 8 dea? & ob$i5ce8 ,& art ?\ n he>tily desir\s to give him all ! hon\r ( ?y salvation8 ,?\ ha/ n mu* p[] aga9/ s91 b do/ ?\ n hate x ) immortal hatr$1 & e/eem x ?y con/ant enemy8 ,does x n (t5 cause !e to m\rn be=e ! ,"l1 because ( ?y captive /ate1 & ! work+ ( 9-dwell+ iniquities8 ,p]haps ?\ do/ n yet feel ?yself to be manife/ly sav$ f s91 b art ?\ n sav$ f ! love ( s98 ,x dwells 9 ?y fle%1 x may be1 & raises tumults !re1 b n 9 ?y desire & ?y delight4 ,can/ ?\ n say ) ! apo/le2 ,rom4 vii4 #bc1 #bd4 ,!re is a law 9 my memb]s w>r+ aga9/ ! law ( my m9d8 ,b x is a daily torm5t to me1 ,o wret*$ man t ,i am6 ,:o %all deliv] me8 ,?\ do/ n love ,god1 x may be1 accord+ to ?y wi% & desire2 b is !re any ?+ :i* ?\ value/ m ?an ,god & 8 love8 ,art ?\ n truly will+ to love him above all ?+s1 to be r5ew$ & sanctifi$ 9 all ! p[]s ( ?y nature1 to be fitt$ = ! bus9ess ( heav51 & suit$ to ! bless$ness8 ,if ?y he>t c e*o to ?is sort ( language1 & ! grace ( ,god has prevail$ ?us f> 9 !e1 !n ?y salvation is begun2 ! gospel has %ewn its div9e p[] ^u !e1 & ?\ art inde$ to be numb]$ among ! believ]s4 ,,iii4 ,b ,i w\ld conclude my disc\rse ) a ^w t may h equal respect to sa9ts or s9n]s4 ,if y are conc]n$ s9c]ely ab\t y\r et]nal welf>e1 b c see no com=table evid5ces 9 y\rselves ( ! "w ( fai?1 or ! beg9n+s ( salvation1 if all )9 y appe> to be guilt & s91 & !re is mu* ( hell & d>kness 9 ! s\l1 yet d n ca/ away all hope3 ,arise & come to ,jesus ! ,savi\r1 behold he calle? y4 ,?is is ! season ( ! grace ( ! gospel1 ,?is is ! accept$ "t1 ?is is ! day ( salvation4 ,make ha/e n[ to ! city ( refuge1 fly n[ to ! hope t is set be=e y4 ,! promises are held op5 to !e1 ,o s\l6 :osoev] ?\ art1 ev5 ! promises ( light & life1 ( grace & et]nal glory4 ,*ri/ ,jesus invites !e by ! mess5g]s ( 8 gospel3 ,if !re be "s d>kness ^u ?y ,_s1 d n sp5d all ?y "t 9 labori\s & fruitless enquiries :e!r ?\ ha/ h]et(ore believ$ 9 ,*ri/1 or no2 b come n[ ) an humble s5se ( ?y guilty & s9ful circum/ances1 & surr5d] ?yself to 8 *>ge & c>e by a new act ( fai?1 or tru/1 or dep5dance4 ,plead ) him to accept a vile crim9al ov]load$ ) guilt & mis]y1 & to make !e accept$ ) ,god by a righte\sness :i* 0 n ?y own4 ,besee* him to look ) pity on ?y unholy s\l1 to sanctify & r5ew x1 to take ?y h>d he>t into 8 h&1 & s(t5 x into rep5tance4 ,plead ) him1 & say1 ,"l1 art n ?\ exalt$ to give rep5tance z well z remission8 ,entreat ( him to subdue ?y s9s1 to new-m\ld & create all ! p[]s ( ?y nature 9 ! beauties ( hol9ess1 & to prep>e !e = ! heav5ly /ate4 ,g & compla9 humbly at 8 m]cy-seat1 h[ long ?\ ha/ sat "u ! m9i/ry ( 8 own gospel1 & felt no div9e p[] att5d+ x4 ,intru/ ?yself n[ to 8 c>e1 & place ?yself by fai? "u 8 div9e influ5ces4 ,he t comes 9 ?is mann]1 %all 9 no wise be ca/ out1 = ! ,"l has promis$ to receive him2 ,john vi4 #cg4 ,wait on him ) daily importunity1 foll[ all ! means ( grace :i* he ha? appo9t$1 & ! gospel ( ,*ri/ %all appe> 9 due "t to be ! p[] ( ,god1 ev5 ?y ,god1 to ?y salvation4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xix4 ,none exclud$ f ,hope4 ,jesus1 ?y bless+s are n few1 ,nor is ?y gospel weak8 ,?y grace c melt ! /ubborn ,jew1 ,& heal ! dy+ ,greek4 ,wide z ! rea* ( ,satan's rage1 ,do? ?y salvation fl[3 ',tis n conf9'd to sex or age1 ,! l(ty or ! l[4 ,:ile grace is (f]'d to ! pr9ce1 ,! poor may take _! %>e3 ,no mortal has a j pret5ce1 ,to p]i% 9 despair4 ,be wise1 ye m5 ( /r5g? & wit1 ,nor boa/ y\r native p[]s2 ,b to 8 sov]eign grace submit1 ,& glory %all be y\rs4 ,come1 all ye vile/ s9n]s1 come1 ,he'll =m y\r s\ls anew3 ,8 gospel & 8 he>t h room ,= rebels su* z y4 ,8 doctr9e is almighty love2 ,!re's virtue 9 8 "n1 ,to turn ! rav5 to a dove1 ,! lion to a lamb4 ,,s]mon ,,xx4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,tru?1 ,s9c]ity1 c4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4--;,f9ally1 bre?r51 :atsoev] ?+s are true1 :atsoev] ?+s are hone/1 or grave1 :atsoev] ?+s are j1 :atsoev] ?+s are pure1 :atsoev] ?+s are lovely1 :atsoev] ?+s are ( good report2 if !re be any virtue1 & if !re be any praise1 ?9k on ^! ?+s4 1 c4 ,fai? & practice make up ! :ole ( our religion3 ,a sacr$ comp\nd1 & div9ely necess>y to our happ9ess & our heav56 ,nor does ! bless$ apo/le 9 any ( 8 writ+s ev] dwell s entirely on "o ( !m1 z to =get ! o!r4 ,9 ?is lett] to ! sa9ts at ,philippi1 practice has ! l>ge/ %>e4 ,?r\gh e *apt] he scatt]s up & d[n p>ticul> directions = ! conduct ( ^? believ]s :o dwelt among ! g5tiles2 b he gives !m two g5]al rules1 by :i* !y 7 to walk4 ,! fir/ is 9 ! beg9n+ ( 8 epi/le2 ,philip4 i4 #bg4 ,let y\r conv]sation be z becomes ! gospel4 ,act always agreeable to ! temp] & design ( t gospel1 :i* br+s salvation by ,jesus ,*ri/1 & !n y w c]ta9ly practise e virtue ( life2 y\r c>riage c nev] be amiss4 ,& t[>d ! latt] end ( 8 lett] he sai?1 ,f9ally1 bre?r51 be=e ,i take my leave ( y1 ,i w\ld give ano!r g5]al rule to direct y\r practice3 ,i w\ld recomm5d hol9ess to y "u ano!r view1 & describe x 9 su* col\rs & *>act]s1 z w n only approve !mselves to y\r fell[-*ri/ians1 b ev5 to ! hea!ns among :om y live1 t y may be1 z he expresses x 9 *ap4 ii4 v]4 #ae4 t ye may be blameless & h>mless1 ! sons ( ,god )\t rebuke 9 a wick$ & p]v]se nation1 among :om ye %9e z lights 9 ! _w2 t !y t h a m9d to speak evil ( *ri/ianity1 & ca/ :at reproa*es !y c ^u ! doctr9e ( ! cross1 may n be able to f9d any flaw 9 y\r conv]sation1 or any gr\nd to sl&] ! doctr9e :i* y pr(ess4 ,! rule is ?is1 :atsoev] ! light ( nature1 & ! bett] sort ( hea!ns1 e/eem true & hone/1 or dec5t1 & j1 & pure1 & lovely1 & ( good report1 let ^! ?+s be y\r m$itation1 let ^! be y\r con/ant aim & design1 let ^! be ! bus9ess ( y\r lives1 & y\r p]petual practice3 ,?9k ( ^! ?+s1 says ! apo/le1 & ?9k ( !m s z to p]=m !m4 ,9 a day :]e9 ! pr(essors ( *ri/ianity1 & ( ! glori\s doctr9es ( ! gospel1 gr[ deg5]ate & loose 9 _! lives1 & fall sometimes into vices1 :i* ! bett] sort ( ! hea!ns h utt]ly condemn$1 ,i ?9k x may n be amiss to /ir y up toge!r ) myself to all holy wat*fulness & caution2 t *ri/ianity 9 our pr(ession & 9 our practice may appe> & %9e 9 its own bright raim5t2 t ! doctr9e ( ,god our ,savi\r may be adorn$ 9 all ?+s1 & t x may look1 z x is inde$ 9 itself1 a doctr9e accord+ to godl9ess4 ,)\t any fur!r preface1 or division ( ! words1 ,i %all take ^! sev]al s5t5ces 9 ! text1 z s _m di/9ct *>act]s ( morality1 or virtue1 :i* ! apo/le recomm5ds2 & 9 disc\rs+ ( ea* ( !m1 ,i %all foll[ ne>ly ! same me?od2 viz4 ,i4 ,%ew ! s5se1 latitude1 & ext5t ( ! duty4--,,ii4 ,make x appe>1 t ^! duties are requir$ by ! law ( nature4--,,iii4 ,discov] :at additional influ5ce ! gospel %\ld h ^u our consci5ces to ! m$itation & p]=mance ( su* duties2 & sometimes1--,,iv4 ,i %all give directions t[>d ! p]=mance ( !m1 & gu>d aga9/ ! contr>y s9s4 ,:atsoev] ?+s are true4--,! fir/ ?+ t ! apo/le m5tions is ?is1 :atsoev] ?+s are true1 let ^! be our m$itation1 & our practice4 ,fir/1 ,let me %ew ! s5se1 latitude1 & ext5t ( ?is advice4 ,tru? 9 g5]al lies 9 a con=mity ( "o ?+ to "s o!r :i* is made ! /&>d or rule ( x4 ,s a picture is said to be true1 :5 x is con=mable to ! face & figure ( ! p]son3 ,s a copy ( any writ+ is true1 :5 x is con=mable to ! orig9al4 ,s a n>rative or hi/ory is true1 :5 x describes matt]s fairly z !y 7 transact$1 & tells ! circum/ances j z !y are4 ,& t is true doctr9e :i* is con=mable to ! ^w ( ,god1 :i* is ! rule & /&>d div9e tru?4 ,b none ( ^! agree to ! design ( my text4 ,= ! apo/le "h is describ+ moral *>act]s1 & ! duties ( a *ri/ian4 ,tru? 9 ?is place is n s mu* to be consid]$ z seat$ 9 ! und]/&+1 z x is 9 ! w4 ,x signifies "h integrity & uprightness1 9 opposition to hypocrisy1 ins9c]ity1 or moral falsehood4 ,& !re are ?ree ?+s t make up ! p]fect "* ( tru? or integrity3 #a4 ,t our words be con=mable to our he>ts4--#b4 ,t our de$s be con=mable to our words4--#c4 ,t our :ole c>riage be con=mable to itself1 & consi/5t ) itself at all times1 & 9 all places4 #a4 ,! fir/ ?+ :]e9 ?is virtue consi/s1 is 9 ! con=mity ( our words to our he>ts4 ,?is is sometimes call$ v]acity1 sometimes s9c]ity2 a necess>y duty t belongs to e *ri/ian1 & t 9 all ! affairs ( life4 ,we mu/ be s9c]e 9 all relations ( matt]s ( fact2 9 all ! n>ratives or acc\nts we give ( ei!r p]sons or ?+s1 9 all our discov]ies ( our e/eem = o!r m51 & 9 all our pr(essions ( love & good-w to o!rs4 ,:atsoev] we speak1 x ought to be agreeable to ! s5tim5t ( our s\ls4 ,let u fir/ consid] :at is t tru? t is requir$ 9 relat+ matt]s ( fact1 & n>ratives conc]n+ ?+s or p]sons4 ,?is is :at ,solomon m5tions2 ,prov4 xii4 #ag4 ,he t speake? tru?1 %ewe? =? righte\sness2 b a false witness deceit4 ,9 ! xv? ,psalm1 v]4 #b4 x is ! "* ( "o ( ^? :o %all inhabit ! holy m\nta9 ( ,god1 t he n only worke? righte\sness1 b he speake? ! tru? 9 8 he>t4 ,t :i* he ?9ks 9 8 he>t to be true1 he clo!s x 9 words1 & ?us deliv]s x out to 8 fell[-creatures4 ,! apo/le 9 ,eph4 iv4 #be4 makes m5tion ( ! same duty1 & presses x ^u ^? to :om he writes2 8,:]e=e putt+ away ly+1 speak e man tru? ) 8 neighb\r2 = we all are memb]s "o ( ano!r30 ,memb]s "o ( ano!r1 z we belong to ! same orig9al1 z we are born ( ! same fir/ p>5ts1 z we are made ( "o fle% & blood1 z we are p>ts ( ! same civil society or nation1 & especially z we t pr(ess *ri/ianity are relat$ to "o ano!r 9 ne>] & div9] bonds1 z we are memb]s ( ! g5]al *ur* or body ( ,*ri/4 ,n[ x does n become ^? t are jo9$ 9 s ne> a relation to lie & speak falsely1 & deceive "o ano!r1 no m ?an ! memb]s ( ! natural body %\ld d injury to ea* o!r1 ^: s+le welf>e lies mu* 9 ! welf>e ( ! :ole body4 ,i grant x is possible = ! be/ & wise/ ( m5 sometimes to be mi/ak5 9 _! appreh5sions ( ?+s1 & !y may happ5 to speak some?+ t is false 9 ! c\rse ( _! conv]sation3 = !y may be deceiv$ !mselves1 & n "k ! tru?4 ,b 9 matt]s :i* !y h occasion to speak (1 !y ought to be z well in=m$ ( ! tru? ( ?+s z pres5t circum/ances w admit1 & to say no?+ to _! neighb\r b :at !y really believe !mselves4 ,:5 we speak a ?+ :i* we s9c]ely believe1 & x happ5s n to be true1 t is prop]ly call$ a ,,mi/ake1 = we _h no design to deceive ! p]son we conv]se )4 ,b :5 we speak ! ?+ t is false1 & we "k x to be false1 or d n believe x to be true1 ?is is wilfully to deceive our neighb\r2 & is prop]ly call$ by ! odi\s "n ( ,,ly+4 ,x is grant$ also1 t no p]son is always oblig$ to speak all t he kn[s1 :5 he is giv+ an acc\nt ( "s p>ticul> affair or conc]n ( life4 ,!re are sev]al seasons1 :]e9 x is a piece ( prud5ce to be sil5t1 & n to publi% all ! tru?4 ,we h a mo/ rem>kable in/ance ( ?is 9 ! prophet ,j]emiah1 :5 he _h be5 admitt$ to ! spee* ( ,z$ekiah ! k+1 & _h giv5 him div9e c\nsel1 t he %\ld submit himself to ! ,*aldeans1 & save 8 life1 & pres]ve ! city f burn+1 & at ! same "t _h intreat$ = himself1 t he might n return to ,jona?an's h\se & ! dungeon1 le/ he di$ !re4 ,a little aft]1 ! pr9ces ( ,israel dem&$ ( him :at disc\rse he _h ) ! k+2 he conceal$ 8 *ief bus9ess f ! pr9ces1 :i* 0 ab\t submission to ! ,*aldeans1 & told !m t he pres5t$ 8 supplication to ! k+1 t he w\ld n cause him to return to ,jona?an's h\se1 s ! pr9ces left (f speak+ ) him1 & ! matt] 0 n p]ceiv$2 ,j]4 xxxviii4 #bd1 c4 ,!re may be v>i\s occasions 9 life1 :]e9 x is prop] to keep ourselves ^u ! res]ve4 ,sil5ce is mu* comm5d$ by ,solomon1 :o 0 made div9ely wise2 ,prov4 xxix4 #aa4 ,a fool utt]e? all 8 m9d2 b a wise man keepe? x 9 till aft]w>d4 ,yet x mu/ be confess$ too1 t sometimes ! concealm5t ( "p ( ! tru?1 :5 x is necess>ily due to ! he>]1 9 ord] to pass a "r judgm5t ( ! :ole1 is almo/ z crim9al z a lie3 ,& h]e9 consi/s ! guilt ( p>tial repres5tations4 ,b ,i _c /ay to discuss ?is po9t at l>ge4 ,! great rule ( v]acity 9 g5]al lies 9 be+ j & fair 9 our n>ratives & repres5tations ( ?+s & 9 say+ no?+ b :at we believe to be true4 ,:atsoev] !re=e we h to speak to our fell[-creatures1 let u lay a *>ge ^u our consci5ces p]petually1 t we speak accord+ to ! s5tim5ts ( our he>ts2 & rememb]1 t :at disguises soev] our tongues put on1 ,god our ,judge sees ?r\gh !m all4 ,& n only :5 we relate matt]s ( fact1 b :5 we express our s5tim5t ( ! *>act]s ( m51 let u be j to tru?4 ,i confess1 bro!rly love g5]ally requires u to put ! mo/ fav\rable col\rs on a blemi%$ "*1 & say ! s(te/ ?+s t ! matt] w be>2 love cov]e? a multitude ( faults & follies1 & 9 ?is case sil5ce (t5 becomes u be/4 ,b :5 provid5ce & duty requires u to speak1 no pret5ces ( love or *>ity are suffici5t to excuse a falsehood4 ,aga91 :5 we h a bright "* ^u our tongues1 or :5 we are pay+ civilities to our neighb\rs or fri5ds1 let u take he$ ( be+ lavi% beyond :at tru? w all[4 ,! s9s ( complaisance may be conniv$ at or applaud$ by m51 & miscall$ by ! "n ( good bre$+2 b ! eye & e> ( ,god take a ju/] & m sev]e notice ( ! s(te/ & smoo!/ falsehoods4 ,9 all ! discov]ies ( our e/eem = o!r m51 let u speak no m ?an we 9 our he>ts believe4 ,x is a "* ( a v vici\s "t1 & a v deg5]ate & corrupt age1 ,ps4 xii4 #b4 8,!y speak e "o ) 8 neighb\r1 ) flatt]+ lips1 & ) a d\ble he>t d !y speak2 b ! ,"l %all cut (f all flatt]+ lips1 = he hates !m10 v]4 #c4 ,!y speak flatt]y ) _! tongue1 :ile at ! same "t _! ?roats are op5 sepul*res1 & !y1 x may be1 attempt to wa/e1 dev\r1 & de/roy4 ,?is "* ( ! base/ ( m5 y read 9 ! v? ,psalm2 & y f9d ! same hateful practice among ! ,jews 9 _! deepe/ deg5]acy2 ,j]4 ix4 #e1 #h4 8,!y w deceive e "o 8 neighb\r1 & w n speak ! tru?4 ,"o speake? peaceably to 8 neighb\r ) 8 m\?1 b 9 he>t he laye? wait = him40 ,b ?is :i* 0 s abom9able 9 a ,jew1 surely a *ri/ian ought to /& at ! greate/ di/ance f x at all times4 ,z 9 discov]y ( our e/eem1 s 9 ! pr(ession ( our love & good-w to our neighb\r1 we mu/ obs]ve tru?4 ,:5 y\r he>t is n ) y\r neighb\r1 be n pr(use ( ! language ( fri5d%ip4 ,let love be )\t dissimulation2 ,rom4 xii4 #i4 ,let love be s9c]e to y\r fell[-creatures1 & love to y\r fell[-*ri/ians be upright & cordial4 ,let n t affection appe> 9 a fl\ri% ( f9e words1 if x be n w>m 9 y\r s\l4 ,?is is ! fir/ "* ( tru?1 t our words agree ) our he>ts4 ,,ii4 ,! next in/ance ( ! tru? requir$ 9 my text1 is1 :5 our de$s are con=mable to our words3 ,& ?is is call$ fai?fulness1 z ! =m] is call$ v]acity or s9c]ity4 ,fai?fulness or tru?1 9 ?is s5se1 has respect to our v[s1 our promises1 our resolutions1 or our ?reat5+s4 #a4 ,v[s are prop]ly made to ,god alone3 ,& :5 !y are made1 if ! matt] ( !m be lawful1 !y ought to be p]=m$4 8,:5 ?\ v[e/ a v[1 def] n to pay x4 ,bett] x is ?\ %\ld/ n v[1 ?an t ?\ %\ld/ v[1 & n pay20 ,ec4 v4 #d1 #e4 #b4 ,promises ( ?+s lawful made to our fell[-creatures1 mu/ also be fulfill$ ) religi\s c>e4 ,z = ?+s unlawful1 !y ought n to be promis$4 ,we b9d ourselves to p]=m :at we promise1 & ! law ( ,god b9ds u z well z ! laws ( social life4 ,9 ! xv? ,psalm1 v]4 #d4 x is ano!r ( ! *>act]s ( him t %all inhabit ! m\nta9 ( ,god1 t he swe>e? to 8 own hurt1 & *ange? n2 t is1 he makes a promise to 8 neighb\r1 & ?\gh x be mu* to 8 own disadvantage1 yet he do? n alt] ! ^w t is gone out ( 8 lips1 nor make a =feiture ( 8 tru? by brea* ( 8 promise4 ,we %\ld rememb]1 t :5 we b9d ourselves by a promise to give any good ?+ to ano!r1 or to d any ?+ = ! b5efit ( ano!r1 ! "r ( ! ?+ promis$ passes ov] f u to ! p]son to :om ! promise is made1 z mu* z if we _h giv5 him a legal bond1 ) all ! =malities ( sign+ & seal+2 we h no p[] to recal1 or rev]se x )\t 8 leave4 ,always except ! promise be made ) a condition express$1 or necess>ily & evid5tly impli$2 !n inde$1 if ! condition fail1 ! promise is void4 ,b ! lips ( a *ri/ian1 :5 !y h once utt]$ an absolute promise1 h laid a bond ^u 8 s\l2 & he d>es n break ! law ( 8 ,god1 ?\gh ! law ( man %\ld n b9d him4 #c4 ,! case ( ?reat5+s is some:at diff]5t4 ,a promise makes ov] ! "r ( "s b5efit to ano!r :o may ju/ly claim x2 b a ?reat5+ only %ews :at puni%m5t %all be due to ano!r = su* a p>ticul> fault or (f5ce4 ,if a sup]ior propose & publi% a law1 & !re9 ?reat5 an inf]ior ) "s p5alty1 ! sup]ior is suppos$ to be at lib]ty1 :e!r he w execute ! ?reat5+ ( 8 own law1 or no3 = ! crim9al w n claim x4 ,!nce arises ! p[] ( a sup]ior to p>don a fault4 ,b if ov] & above ! proposal & publication ( ?is law1 a fa!r1 = in/ance1 or a ma/]1 does solemnly =etel or decl>e t he w c]ta9ly execute ! p5alty ^u ! *ild or s]vant (f5d+2 ,i ?9k he ought g5]ally to e/eem himself b\nd to fulfil su* a decl>ation or ?reat5+1 if x 7 made 9 a prud5t & lawful mann]2 unless ! rep5tance ( ! (f5d]1 or "s o!r *ange ( circum/ances1 give him a j reason to *ange 8 m9d & alt] 8 purpose4 ,& 9 ! f\r? place1 ! case is mu* ! same :5 we make a solemn resolution1 & publicly decl>e x1 t we w d su* or su* a ?+ 9 "t to come4 ,if ?is resolution be solemn & public1 & be 9 all respects lawful1 x %\ld g5]ally be p]=m$2 unless "s o!r circum/ances arise1 :i* we did n =esee1 or :i* escap$ our pres5t notice :5 ! resolution 0 made3 o!rwise we ju/ly expose ourselves to ! c5sure ( fickl5ess1 incon/ancy1 ra%ness1 & folly3 ,& su* a conduct seems to intr5* ^u tru?4 ,b ?is leads me to ! ?ird or la/ in/ance ( tru?4 ,,iii4 ,ano!r "p ( ! "* ( tru? is1 :5 our :ole c>riage is con=mable to itself4 ,:5 we are always ( a piece ) ourselves1 & our conduct is /ill consi/5t ) our own "* & pr(ession4 ,?is is call$ con/ancy4 ,some?+ ( ?is might h be5 introduc$ inde$ "u ! fir/ or second p>ticul>s1 :5 ,i %ew$ h[ our words %\ld agree ) our he>ts1 & our de$s ) our words2 = bo? ^! dem& t our practice %\ld correspond ) our pr(ession4 ,b ,i *oose to ca/ all t ,i h to say on ?is subject "u ! head ( con/ancy to our pr(essions & pret5ces1 :i* implies a p]petual & p]sev]+ hone/y ( ?\ghts1 words1 & actions1 & a regul> consi/5cy ) ourselves4 ,n[ t ,i may ?r[ ?is matt] into ! easie/ me?od1 ,i %all %ew h[ ?is ex]cise ( *ri/ian tru? w appe> 9 a good man at all times1 9 all conditions ( life1 9 all places1 & 9 all companies4 #a4 ,at all times a good man is ! same3 ,he ev] ma9ta9s ! same pi\s & religi\s design1 & hav+ set 8 face heav5w>d1 he travels on 9 ! sacr$ n>r[ pa?1 & nev] wilfully turns aside to ! "r-h& or to ! left3 ,or if at any "t he makes a false /ep1 he recov]s x aga9 ) humility & %ame1 & rep5tance1 & 8 feet return to ! ways ( hol9ess4 ,"h let x be obs]v$1 t a good man may *ange 8 practices 9 "s less] po9ts ( *ri/ianity1 & alt] 8 pr9ciples too 9 doctr9es ( less importance1 & yet he is n to be *>g$ ) crim9al incon/ancy or falsehood3 ,= he nev] r5\nces all improvem5t ( k1 b is ev] ready to receive fur!r light1 & to retract 8 =m] errors & mi/akes3 ,& inde$ ?is is "o glori\s evid5ce ( 8 be+ a con/ant fri5d to tru?4 ,b be+ well e/abli%$ 9 ! necess>y & fundam5tal po9ts ( fai? & practice1 he walks on regul>ly 9 8 *ri/ian c\rse )\t wav]+1 or w&]+ into =bidd5 pa?s1 ev] pursu+ 8 la/ great end3 ,& ?is is a con/ant *ri/ian1 ?\gh 8 s5tim5ts1 9 ! latt] "p ( 8 life1 may diff] 9 sev]al po9ts f ! ?\ghts ( 8 y\?4 ,:5 ! eye ( ! _w smiles ^u 8 pr(ession1 & ! sun %9es bright ^u 8 p>ty1 or :5 ! cl\ds arise1 & ! %>p w9ds ( p]secution bl[1 he is /ill ! same /eady *ri/ian1 compos$1 quiet1 undi/urb$2 n d\btful :at he %\ld d1 b aim+ at heav51 he m>*es on homew>ds1 ) ! regul> dis*>ge ( all 8 duties to 8 ,god on high3 nor does he =get 8 obligations to 8 fell[-creatures on e>?1 ?\gh 9 tw5ty in/ances !y may =get or refuse to fulfil _! duty to him4 ,8 supreme obligations are to ,god 8 ,mak]1 & to ^! he mu/ be true & fai?ful4 ,h[ v>i\s 7 ! trials t ,/4 ,paul met ) f ! ,jews1 & f ! ,greeks1 f ! ,jewi% *ri/ian1 & ! hea!n conv]ts8 ,b h[ bright & bless$ an uni=mity ran l a gold5 ?read ?r\gh 8 :ole life & m9i/ry8 ,he> ! holy man (t5 9 8 writ+s decl>+ 8 own /$fa/ adh]5ce to ! gospel3 ,he> him appeal+ to 8 ,ephesian disciples conc]n+ 8 own conduct1 & prov+ x to _! consci5ces1 t he _h 9 "s good measure acquitt$ himself accord+ to ?is rule ( *ri/ianity2 ,acts xx4 #ah4 ,:5 ! eld]s ( ,ephesus 7 come to him1 ,ye "k1 says he1 t f ! fir/ day t ,i came into ,asia1 aft] :at mann] ,i h be5 ) y at all seasons1 & t 0 by ! space ( ?ree ye>s1 z 9 v]4 #ca4 s]v+ ! ,"l ) all humility ( m9d1 ) _m te>s & temptations t befel me3 ,& ,i 0 con/antly te/ify+ to ! ,jews & ,greeks1 fai? & rep5tance1 & %unn$ n to decl>e ! :ole c\nsel ( ,god to y1 covet+ no man's gold or app>el1 c4 ,i h %ew$ y n[1 t = ^! ?ree ye>s toge!r ,i h ma9ta9$ ! same holy conduct1 t s y might foll[ my example1 t ye might always act agreeable to y\rselves1 & be con/ant to y\r own virtu\s & holy "*4 ,b :at an incon/ant *ri/ian is he :o *anges 8 pr9ciples & practices1 be+ bl[n ab\t ) ! w9d ( prevail+ p>ty1 & ! hum\r ( ! times8 ,:o seems active 9 ! cause ( religion1 :5 religion is ! fa%ion ( ! age2 b he gr[s a%am$ ( e "p ( godl9ess1 :5 ! times turn ^u him6 ,8 religion dies1 :5 piety is disc\rag$ 9 ! _w1 & a sa9t becomes a "n ( reproa*6 ,to-day = ! ,god ( ,israel1 & to-morr[ among ! wor%ipp]s ( ,baal6 ,n[ a zealot = pure doctr9e & wor%ip1 anon s lukew>m & indiff]5t ab\t e ?+ ( religion1 z ?\gh x _h no place ne> 8 he>t6 ,multiply+ duties ( godl9ess "o week1 & grossly neglig5t ( all duty ! next6 ,to-day prea*+ & practis+ ! rules ( *ri/ianity1 & to-morr[ talk+ & liv+ l a man ( hea!nism8 ,true & con/ant to no?+1 b to 8 own fickle temp] & incon/ancy6 ,is x n a glori\s "* :5 we c say ( a good man1 t 8all t h kn[n him give him a good ^w2 t ^? :o h liv$ _m ye>s ) him1 & se5 him 9 8 ungu>d$ h\rs1 & 9 ! undress ( life1 pron\nce him ! same man z he appe>s 9 ! public _w40 ,!y :o h kn[n him longe/1 admire him mo/ & love him be/1 & !y be> a noble te/imony to 8 virtues1 & 8 graces4 ,8 graces & 8 virtues advance ) 8 ye>s1 !y imitate ! morn+ sun1 :i* keeps ! same /eady pace ?r\gh ! heav5s1 b rises h\rly1 & %9es ) a bright] lu/re1 & ) w>m] beams4 8,! pa? ( ! j1 l ! morn+ light1 %9es m & m unto ! p]fect day20 ,prov4 iv4 #ah4 ,b :at a wret*$ satire x is ^u any man to say1 8,if y see him = an h\r 8 tal5ts w surprize & please y1 b if y h a ye>'s acqua9tance ) him1 8 evil qualities are s _m & s hateful1 t all 8 *>ms vani%1 & he s9ks & loses all y\r e/eem80 ,s a tor* blazes high :5 x is fir/ k9dl$1 b ! flame gr[s l[] z x burns1 till x expire 9 /5* & smoke4 ,:]e su* a c5sure is j1 or su* a simile well appli$1 ! man is f> f t fair "* ( tru? & con/ancy :i* ! gospel recomm5ds4 #b4 ,a true *ri/ian is ! same 9 all conditions ( life4 ,let ! fav\rs or ! fr[ns ( m5 att5d him1 or ! awful provid5ce ( ,god make a surpriz+ *ange 9 8 affairs1 /ill he ceases n to look & live1 to speak & act l a *ri/ian4 ,is x n a v hon\rable acc\nt t y h he>d sometimes giv5 ( a p]son 9 ! height ( prosp]ity1 & 9 ! dep? ( afflictive circum/ances1 t he is /ill ! same man8 ,t he ma9ta9s 8 probity & 8 integrity1 & e virtue1 9 ! mid/ ( all ! revolutions ( provid5ce6 ,s]5e & *e>ful1 calm1 peaceful & heav5ly1 holy & humble amid/ !m all6 ,/4 ,paul 0 em95t = ?is grace4 8,i "k10 sai? he1 8h[ to be abas$ & h[ to ab\nd1 to be full & to be hungry3 ,i h le>n$ to be cont5t 9 :atsoev] /ate ,i am10 & to appe> a *ri/ian "u e *ange ( circum/ances2 ,philip4 iv4 #aa1 #ab4 ,! man ( tru? & con/ancy1 :5 he is exalt$ & walks ^u ! m\nta9s ( prosp]ity & hon\r1 is n va9 & haughty 9 8 treatm5t ( inf]iors1 nor does he look askew ^u 8 =m] fri5ds1 nor ca/ 8 eye d[n ) contempt on 8 mean] bre?r54 ,:5 8 m\nta9 %akes & falls1 he desc5ds calmly into ! valley2 b he is n ( a mean1 abject & despond+ _s3 ,ev] m9dful ( 8 high bir? z a *ri/ian1 & ( 8 heav5ly home1 he be>s up ) a sacr$ con/ancy ( s\l1 ) a g5]\s contempt ( ?is _w1 & all ! vani%+ hon\rs & ! unc]ta9 possessions ( x4 ,8 behavi\r is ev] true to 8 holy pr(ession1 & to 8 sublime/ hope4 ,is n ?is a "* :i* ea* ( u wi% our own8 ,is x n wor?y ( our aim & ambition1 our daily pursuit & lab\r to obta98 ,!re are "s *ri/ians t "k n h[ to be> ! smiles ( provid5ce3 & "s :o are z mu* untaught to be> ! fr[n ( x3 ,= _! piety is ev] *ang+1 z _! circum/ances are4 ,! fir/ sort are !y :o are nev] v s]i\s & dev\t b :5 !y lie "u ! *a/isem5ts ( ,god3 ,!y seem humble1 p5it5t1 & pi\s :5 ! rod ( heav5 is ^u !m1 b :5 t is once remov$1 !y =get _! sorr[s & _! s]i\sness toge!r4 ,su* 7 ! rebelli\s & incon/ant ,jews ( old1 :5 ! ,"l slew !m1 !y s\ght him e>ly1 & enquir$ aft] ,god2 b !y took e new occasion to murmur & rebel aga93 ,!re 0 no tru? 9 _! religion2 8_! he>t 0 n "r ) ,god10 nor 87 !y /$fa/ 9 8 cov5ant20 ,ps4 lxxviii4 #cd4 8,9 tr\ble !y visit$ !e1 ,o ,"l1 & p\r$ out a pray] :5 ?y *a/5+ 0 ^u !m2 b _! goodness 0 l a morn+ cl\d1 & z ! e>ly dew1 x vani%$ away20 ,is4 xxvi4 #af4 ,hos4 vi4 #d4 ,!re is ano!r sort ( m5 :o behave well en\gh 9 matt]s ( virtue & religion :5 !y are 9 peaceful & easy circum/ances2 b if once !y are smitt5 9 _! fle%1 9 _! good "n or _! e/ate1 or h any ( ! com=ts ( life imbitt]$ to !m1 !y gr[ peevi% & passionate1 & no?+ c please !m2 !y v5t _! impati5ce on _! fri5ds1 & ?r[ _! vexation ( _s all ar\nd !m1 z ?\gh !y resolv$ to imitate t brutal "* :i* ! prophet m5tions1 l a wild bull 9 a net1 /ruggl+1 & rav+1 & full ( fury "u ! rebuke ( ! ,"l2 ,is4 li4 #bj4 ,surely bo? ^! qualities are v contr>y to t s]5e & uni=m practice ( true godl9ess t becomes a sa9t4 #c4 ,9 all places1 z well z 9 all times & circum/ances1 ! true *ri/ian appe>s ! same1 & is j to 8 own pr(ession4 ,:]esoev] he dwells1 or soj\rns1 :]e he sp5ds an h\r or a ye>1 he is con/ant to himself1 & consi/5t ) himself /ill4 ,he ev] ma9ta9s ! same pi\s designs1 & adorns & glorifies ! doctr9e ( ! gospel 9 all ?+s4 ,:5 at home & :5 abroad1 he is ! same p]son4 ,:5 at *ur* pay+ 8 hon\rs & devotions to heav52 :5 9 8 own family among 8 *ildr5 & s]vants1 or :5 9 8 %op & 9 ! affairs ( life2 :5 9 ! /reet or on ! ex*ange conv]s+ ) ! _w1 fri5ds & /rang]s1 kn[n & unkn[n2 :5 9 8 closet & secret *amb]1 /ill he is ! same good man3 /ill act+ consi/5t ) himself & 8 pr(ession1 /ill pursu+ a regul> /eady c\rse ( piety1 & 8 dy+ pill[ confirms ! s9c]ity & practice ( 8 life4 ,religion is ev] upp]mo/ 9 8 he>t1 & all 8 affairs & bus9esses 9 ! _w1 are manag$ ) reg>d to 8 la/ great end4 ,?us ?\gh 8 engagem5ts & actions ( life be v v>i\s daily1 accord+ to ! v>i\s calls ( duty2 yet 8 design is ev] ! same1 & ! rule t gov]ns all 8 practices is ! ^w ( ,god1 ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus4 ,h[ f> f ! glory ( ?is "* 7 ! false-he>t$ sons ( ,israel 9 ,j]emiah's "t6 ,!y 7 guilty ( /eal+ & murd]+ 9 ! /reets1 or by-ways1 or private-h\ses1 yet !y came & /ood be=e ! ,"l 9 ! h\se :i* 0 call$ by 8 "n2 ,j]4 vii4 #c1 #d1 c4 ,!re 7 also 9 our ,savi\r's days m5 ( ! same deceitful _s1 :om he frequ5tly & %>ply reprov$ "u ! odi\s "n ( hypocrites1 :o made long pray]s 9 ! temple1 & 9 ! corn]s ( ! /reets2 b dev\r$ wid[s' h\ses1 & neglect$ judgm5t1 m]cy & fai?2 :o made clean ! outside ( _! cup1 b fill$ x ) all extortion1 luxury1 & excess4 ,y read _! infam\s mann]s at l>ge 9 ! vi4 & xxiii4 *apt]s ( ,mat!w4 ,!y _h no m tru? 9 !m ?an :it$ sepul*res or fl[]y graves1 fair inde$ & beautiful on ! outside cov]+1 b all )9 is dea?1 & horror1 & rott5ness4 ,o1 h[ inconsi/5t 7 ! two pieces ( ?is "* "o ) ano!r6 ,h[ f> f t tru? & uprightness1 t s9c]ity & con/ancy1 t ! gospel requires1 & s mu* approves (8 ,:at a mo/ %>p & %ameful reproa* is x1 & yet a righte\s "o too1 t is ?r[n on "s p]sons8 ,!y are sa9ts at *ur*1 & devils at home6 ,x is pity we mu/ borr[ a ^w f hell to describe any sort ( m5 t dwell on e>?3 ,i w\ld n will+ly apply x to any p>ticul> p]son liv+3 ,b 9 describ+ a g5]al "* ( ?is k9d1 we c h>dly pa9t x 9 col\rs frightful en\gh4 ,9 public !y are all meekness & innoc5ce1 all demure1 & ab/emi\s1 & heav5ly1 & !y trans=m !mselves1 z _! fa!r does1 into angels ( light2 #b ,cor4 xi4 #ad4 b foll[ !m to _! h\ses1 & y see a surpriz+ *ange3 ,!re luxury & riot1 !re fury & passion reign 9 e room1 _! dwell+ is )\t ,god1 )\t pray]1 )\t piety or peace1 & has m ( hell ?an ( heav5 9 x4 ,o my s\l1 come n into _! secret1 to _! family1 my hon\r1 be n ?\ unit$6 = tru? & goodness are f> f !m4 #d4 ,! true *ri/ian is ! same 9 all companies3 ,& ?\gh he does n ?9k himself oblig$ to ca/ 8 pe>ls be=e sw9e1 to give t :i* is holy to dogs1 or to impose a disc\rse ( religion ^u ^? t hate x2 yet he nev] =gets 8 religion 9 ! wor/ ( company1 nor does he ?r[ (f ! *ri/ian 9 ! mid/ ( hea!ns4 ,! g5]al c\rse ( 8 life %9es 9 ! beauty ( hol9ess1 & glorifies 8 ,god 9 an impi\s _w4 ,& !re are seasons too1 :5 he sees x necess>y to rebuke public iniquity1 & be> a te/imony aga9/ a vici\s age3 ,he has nev] any fell[%ip ) ! unfruitful works ( d>kness1 b r he reproves !m2 ,eph4 v4 #aa4 ,yet sometimes 8 prud5ce directs 8 *ri/ianity to lie conceal$1 b he nev] d>es d any ?+ t contradicts x4 ,x is l a g>m5t t he ev] we>s ab\t him1 ?\gh he does n always we> x upp]mo/3 ,he keeps x ev] z 8 gu>d1 ?\gh he does n always expose 8 glory4 ,:at a sc&al is x to any p]son :o pr(esses ! "n ( ,*ri/1 t he c sometimes lay aside all 8 *ri/ianity1 & bury x 9 an h\r ( riot6 ,t he c dr9k till midnight :5 he gets among drunk>ds1 & take 8 cup z m]rily & z (t5 z !y6 ,t he c reli% a lewd or pr(ane je/1 & make "o too1 :5 he sits 9 ! company ( lewd or pr(ane je/]s6 ,t he c lisp out an oa?1 & /amm] at a curse1 or p]haps he c swe> r\ndly :5 he is 9 ! mid/ ( swe>+ wret*es6 ,& yet he c pray & talk dev\tly :5 he falls into religi\s company1 & pret5d to tremble at ! pr(an5ess ( ! age4 ,:at %ameful hypocrisy & falsehood is ?is6 ,!re are "s p]sons :o h appe>$ 9 ! c\ntry to be pr(essors ( religion1 & p]haps may h obta9$ a "n ( piety2 b :5 !y come up to ! city among loose lib]t9es1 :]e _! vices are bett] hid1 !y give !mselves up to loose practices1 & indulge a lic5ti\s mon? or two4 ,!y are pi\s among/ _! acqua9tance1 & pr(ane among/ /rang]s4 ,!y h n impud5ce en\gh to be con/ant 9 vice1 nor h !y grace en\gh to be true to virtue4 ,!re are "s t speak fair to ! face ( _! neighb\r1 & spread _! complim5ts abroad be=e him2 b beh9d 8 back1 9 o!r company1 !y are z lib]al ( _! reproa*es1 & c h>dly endure a good ?+ to be said ( him4 ,_! behavi\r has br\ght an infam\s ^w into ! ,engli% tongue2 = !y are ju/ly call$ backbit]s4 ,!re are "s *ildr5 t pay ! utmo/ def]5ce to _! p>5ts 9 appe>ance & %ew1 & w n d>e any?+ vici\s :ile !y are "u _! eye2 b :5 !y are m+l$ ) _! va9 "y acqua9tance1 !y run into _m extravagances1 & give a loose to ! wild appetites ( ! fle%4 ,b ^! are n ! *ildr5 ( tru?4 ,!re are "s s]vants :o make _! zeal & dilig5ce appe> :ile _! ma/]'s eye is ^u !m2 b !y are m]e eye-s]vants & false creatures1 = :5 !y are out ( 8 sight1 !y c wa/e 8 sub/ance among m]ry companions1 & p]haps purlo9 & pilf] to gratify _! own covet\sness1 or luxury3 or at be/ !y make no consci5ce ( act+ = _! ma/]'s int]e/1 :5 he is abs5t4 ,?us diff]5t company ha? a diff]5t influ5ce on ! ?\ghts1 ! words1 & ! works ( m53 ,& "s p]sons w run into e vice & folly1 r ?an to oppose _! company2 !y _h r s9 aga9/ ,god1 & be false to _! pr(ession1 ?an v5ture to be1 :at !y call1 rude & uncivil to company4 ,s t5d] are !y ( giv+ (f5ce to m51 & s c>eless ( (f5d+ ! great & dreadful ,god6 ,!re are "s ( all ranks & ord]s1 ( all sexes & ages ( mank9d1 t seem to be sob]1 b h no?+ ( ?is div9e virtue ( tru? or con/ancy 9 !m4 ,!y w\ld nei!r swe>1 nor dr9k1 nor game1 nor speak a lewd or impi\s ^w1 :5 !y are 9 a sob] family3 ,b :5 at any "t !y happ5 to come into h\ses )\t godl9ess1 !y c foll[ ! c\rse ( ! family 9 all mann] ( iniquities1 & gr[ false to all _! =m] appe>ances ( goodness4 ,i might multiply in/ances ( ?is k9d1 to %ew :at falsehoods & sly deceits are practis$ among/ m5 :o call !mselves *ri/ians1 & h[ inconsi/5t _m ( _! actions are ) _! own pr(essions & pret5ces3 ,b ?is "p ( my disc\rse ha? already exce$$ its j b\nds4 ,yet ,i ?9k ,i ought n to leave x till ,i h answ]$ "o objection4 ,objection4 ,x may be said "h1 does n ,/4 ,paul1 "o ( ! true/ *ri/ians & ! be/ ( m51 tell u1 t :5 he 0 among ! ,jews1 he became z a ,jew1 & appe>$ l "o t 0 "u ! law3 ,b :5 he 0 among ! ,g5tiles1 :o 7 )\t law1 he appe>$ l a ,g5tile too1 = he 0 n will+ to (f5d ! "o or ! o!r2 accord+ to 8 own advice1 ,give none (f5ce nei!r to ! ,jews1 nei!r to ! ,g5tiles1 nor to ! *ur* ( ,god2 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bj4 & *ap4 x4 #cb4 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 ,! bless$ apo/le1 :5 he _h none b ,jews ab\t him1 practis$ s mu* ( ! ,jewi% law z 0 consi/5t ) *ri/ianity3 ,:5 he _h none b ,g5tiles ) him1 he decl>$ 8 fre$om & release f ! bonds ( ! ,jewi% law1 & neglect$ ! ,jewi% c]emonies1 = "s p>ts ( ! ,jewi% law 7 n[ lawful = a season1 ?\gh !y 7 s f> aboli%$ t !y 7 n necess>y = a *ri/ian4 ,& ! apo/le manag$ ?is affair ) holy prud5ce1 & ) a religi\s design to +ratiate himself & 8 m9i/ry1 z mu* z possible bo? ) ! ,jews & ,g5tiles = ! salvation ( bo? ( !m3 ,= y f9d ?is 0 8 great end1 ,i am made all ?+s to all m51 t ,i might by all means save "s2 & ?is ,i d = ! gospel's sake2 v]4 #bb1 #bc4 ,yet y may obs]ve1 t ?\gh he appe>$ free f ! ,jewi% law :5 he 0 among ! ,g5tiles1 yet he did n c>ry x l a lawless man1 b conf9$ all 8 practice )9 ! b\nds ( 8 duty to ,god & 8 ,savi\r1 be+ n )\t law to ,god1 b "u ! law to ,*ri/2 v]4 #ba4 ,s t nei!r "o sort ( company nor ! o!r tempt$ him to neglect any duty1 or to indulge any s94 ,y may obs]ve also ^u ano!r occasion1 :]e ,jews & ,g5tiles 7 bo? pres5t1 :5 he ?\ght a con=mity to any ( ! ,jewi% cu/oms might give great] (f5ce to ! ,g5tile *ri/ians1 & be likely to d m hurt ?an good1 he )/ood ,pet] to ! face1 = 8 s9ful compliance ) ! un*>itable ,jews3 ,he reprov$ him = dissembl+1 & *id him because he walk$ n uprightly1 accord+ to ! tru? ( ! gospel1 & w\ld n give place to him by subjection2 no1 n = an h\r2 ,gal4 ii4 #e1 #aa1 #ad1 c4 ,!re are "s seasons !re=e :5 we may indulge an innoc5t compliance ) our company 9 ?+s lawful1 9 ord] to d cr$it to ! gospel ,( ,*ri/1 & make our pr(ession appe> lovely & hon\rable 9 ! eyes ( all3 ,b !re are o!r seasons :5 circum/ances are s plac$1 t we may n indulge ! same compliances1 le/ our lib]ty be con/ru$ to an evil purpose1 & we br+ m sc&al ?an hon\r to our pr(ession by x4 ,i grant !re are "s difficulties att5d+ p>ticul> cases 9 ! *ri/ian life1 & x is h>d to "k sometimes h[ f> we may g4 ,x is no easy matt] to tread 9 ! apo/le's /eps1 to become all ?+s to all m51 & yet be true to ,*ri/4 ,9 ! g5]al1 let ?is be our great rule1 to act always ) hone/ zeal = ! glory ( ,god1 & see t we please him 9 ! fir/ place2 & !n z f> z possible to please all m51 n seek+ our own pr(it1 b ! pr(it ( _m1 t !y may be sav$2 #a ,cor4 x4 #ca1 #cb1 #cc4 ,& if :ile we endeav\r to be true to ,god1 we %\ld happ5 to be less complaisant to m51 we %all c]ta9ly f9d fav\r at ! ?rone ( ,god1 & !n we ought n to be ov]-solicit\s :e!r m5 be pleas$1 or no4 ,?us ,i h f9i%$ ! fir/ g5]al head1 :i* 0 to %ew ! ext5t & latitude ( ?is virtue1 or :at is includ$ 9 ! nature ( ?is tru?1 :i* ! apo/le recomm5ds to *ri/ians4 ,x conta9s 9 x v]acity or s9c]ity1 fai?fulness & con/ancy3 ,& a lovely "* x is inde$1 :5 x %9es 9 its full glory4 ,b x is "t n[ to enquire1 :i* ( u c say1 8,?is "* belongs to me8 ,am ,i ?is true1 ?is s9c]e1 ?is fai?ful1 ?is con/ant *ri/ian8 ,am ,i always c>eful t my words are con=mable to my he>t1 & express ! hone/ s5se ( my s\l2 ,d ,i speak no?+ b :at ,i believe to be true1 & set a cont9ual gu>d ^u ! door ( my lips1 le/ !y utt] deceit & falsehood8 ,d ,i nei!r flatt] my neighb\r1 nor spread a false report ( him8 ,am ,i wat*ful to make no promises1 b :at ,i mean s9c]ely to fulfil8 ,& am ,i z c>eful to p]=m my v[s & all my engagem5ts8 ,am ,i s9c]e 9 ! pr(ession ( godl9ess1 & con/ant 9 my practice ( x at all times & circum/ances1 9 all places & companies :atsoev]80 ,let u ask our he>ts aga91 8,:ile we h he>d ?is disc\rse1 h[ _m ( u h sat "h judg+ our neighb\rs1 & n ourselves3 ,h we be5 di/ribut+ abroad ! %ameful *>act]s ( ins9c]ity1 falsehood1 unfai?fulness1 & incon/ancy1 among our acqua9tance8 ,or h we appli$ ! words z a te/ to our own s\ls1 z a trial ( our *ri/ianity8 ,h we tak5 a secret & malici\s pleasure 9 fix+ ^! sc&als ^u o!rs8 ,or h we begg$ ( ,god to fix ! conviction ^u ourselves if we are guilty8 ,& :i* ( u c /& up & say 9 ! face ( heav51 ,we are innoc5t1 entirely innoc5t ( all ^! *>ges80 ,o may ! bless$ ,_s1 ! ,conv9c] & ! ,sanctifi]1 %ew ea* ( u our own conc]n 9 ?is s]mon1 awak5 ea* ( u to a s5se ( our own iniquities1 & by 8 almighty grace "w 9 u rep5tance1 & re/ore u to tru? & hol9ess6 ,,s]mon ,,xxi4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,tru?1 ,s9c]ity1 c4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4--,:atsoev] ?+s are true1--?9k on ^! ?+s4 ,tru? is a "n ( wide ext5t4 ,x includes 9 x ! bless+s ( ! head & ! he>t4 ,happy ! man ^: head is furni%$ ) a l>ge k ( div9e & human tru?1 & s f> deliv]$ f mi/akes & errors1 z to lay a f\ndation = wisdom & hol9ess6 ,b all ! furniture ( ! head is n suffici5t to make u truly wise & holy1 )\t ! hone/y & integrity ( ! he>t4 ,tru? dem&s a room & place !re also3 ,& ?is is ! tru? :i* my text recomm5ds4 ,! fir/ ?+ ,i propos$1 0 to %ew ! latitude & ext5t ( ?is duty--& ,i h describ$ x z consi/+ 9 ^! ?ree ?+s2 #a4 ,v]acity1 :i* is1 :5 our words are con=mable to ! s5tim5ts ( our m9d4 #b4 ,fai?fulness1 :5 our actions agree ) our words4 #c4 ,con/ancy1 & t is :5 our practices are consi/5t ) our pi\s pr9ciples1 & ! :ole c\rse ( our life is ( a piece1 gov]n$ by ! same rules & dictates ( morality & religion4 ,:]e ^! are want+1 t p]son is false1 fai?less1 fickle1 & incon/ant1 & acts nei!r agreeable to 8 nature z a man1 nor to 8 "* z a *ri/ian4 ,! second ?+ ,i design$ to %ew1 0 t ! light ( nature dictates & requires ! practice ( ?is virtue3 ,& x w appe>1 if we consid] our relation ei!r to ,god or man4 ,i4 ,if we consid] our natural relation to ,god1 bo? z our ,creator or ,fa!r1 & z our ,"l or ,gov]nor4 ,consid] him z our ,fa!r1 ! ,au?or ( our be+4 ,tru? & fai?fulness are ! attributes ( 8 nature1 & ! necess>y *>act]s ( 8 conduct t[>d 8 creatures2 & _m ( ! hea!ns c\ld tell u1 t a lik5ess to ,god ! ,fa!r ( our spirits1 9 su* moral p]fections ( 8 nature1 is ! duty & glory ( mank9d4 ,we are 8 (fspr+1 sai? ,aratus1 a hea!n poet2 ,acts xvii4 #bh4 & *ildr5 %\ld be l _! div9e ,p>5t4 ,! light ( nature tells u1 t he is n only our ,creator1 & our ,fa!r 9 ?is s5se1 b he is our ,"l & ,gov]nor also4 ,& he has k1 & he has p[] to answ] & fulfil ?is high "* & /ation4 ,! great ,god :o looks into our he>ts1 :o sees our s\ls ?r\gh & ?r\gh1 he kn[s :at our inw>d s5tim5ts are :ile ! falsehood is on our lips2 he rememb]s :at our engagem5ts & contracts are :ile we r5\nce & break !m2 he hates deceit1 ly+1 & falsehood2 & all ! civiliz$ nations h ev] suppos$ t he w av5ge x ) peculi> judgm5ts4 ,x is ^u ?is supposition ( an all-kn[+ & av5g+ p[]1 t oa?s are adm9i/]$ 9 all c\ntries :i* are re=m$ f utt] b>b>ity4 ,an oa? is appo9t$ to be ! confirmation ( tru? 9 :at we say or d4 ,!re9 ,god himself1 ) all 8 k1 8 p[] & 8 t]rors1 is call$ ^u to be> witness to :at we speak1 & to be an av5g] ( p]jury & falsehood4 ,surely we might v5ture to say1 t a day w come :5 ! great & holy ,god w %ew himself t]rible to li>s & deceiv]s1 if we _h no?+ b ! light ( nature to tell u s4 ,,ii4 ,if we consid] our relation to mank9d1 tru? w appe> to be a necess>y duty4 ,man is a sociable creature1 he is made to love society2 b no society c be ma9ta9$ )\t tru?3 ,all falsehood !re=e is inconsi/5t ) ! social nature ( mank9d1 & consequ5tly x becomes contr>y to ! law & light ( nature4 ,)\t tru? we %\ld all become deceiv]s to "o ano!r1 e man a li> to 8 neighb\r4 ,no contracts w\ld be ( any =ce2 no comm]ce c\ld be ma9ta9$2 none ( u w\ld he able to tru/ ano!r1 nor c\ld we live safe by ^? t dwell ne>e/ to u4 ,he t indulges himself 9 ly+1 takes away 8 own cr$it1 & gives suffici5t occasion = 8 neighb\r n to believe him1 ev5 :5 he happ5s to speak ! tru?2 = a man t w lie & deceive sometimes1 h[ c we tell t he is n deal+ deceitfully ) u1 ev5 :5 he pr(esses to be mo/ fai?ful & true8 ,& *ildr5 %\ld take notice ( ?is1 t if once !y indulge ! s9 ( ly+1 !re is nobody w ev] believe :at !y say4 ,a li> is su* an ab&on$ "* among/ mank9d1 t ?\gh !re are too _m :o des]ve ! "n1 yet e "o is a%am$ ( x4 ,x is e/eem$ a reproa* ( s he9\s & hateful a nature = a man to be call$ a li>1 t sometimes ! life & ! blood ( ! sl&]] has paid = x4 ,! v nature ( man res5ts x highly1 = x implies 9 x1 t a man guilty ( ?is vice des]ves to be cut (f f all society ) mank9d1 & to be ?ru/ out ( cities & families l a bea/ ( ! e>?4 ,! same ?+ may be said ( an unfai?ful man1 a man :o makes promises1 contracts1 & agreem5ts1 & takes no c>e to p]=m !m4 ,all comm]ce & traffic is conf\nd$1 & ! laws ( x dissolv$1 by a p]son ( ?is %ameful conduct4 ,he t loses 8 cr$it & hon\r by ?is sort ( falsehood1 cuts himself (f f _m ( ! bless+s ( civil society1 & /&s z x 7 excommunicat$ f ! fri5d%ip1 ! company1 & comm]ce ( 8 neighb\rs among :om he dwells4 ,8 "* becomes hateful among m51 & 8 "n is a ^w ( sc&al & infamy4 ,b :]e a man is true to 8 ^w1 & punctual 9 all 8 correspond5cies1 h[ fair is 8 reputation6 ,h[ hon\rable is 8 "n6 ,& he /&s entitl$ to all ! bless+s ( ! society :]e he resides4 ,i might borr[ argum5ts also f ! light ( nature1 to %ew :at an excell5t virtue is t ( con/ancy2 h[ useful 9 ! :ole c\rse ( life2 h[ hon\rable a "n does x ga9 a man 9 ! _w6 ,) :at a happy regul>ity 8 affairs proce$1 bo? 9 8 h\sehold & 9 8 %op1 or bus9ess ( life6 ,he ma9ta9s a sacr$ & /eady peace ( m9d1 & all m5 bless him3 b ! "* ( a fickle1 wav]+1 incon/ant man1 is always mean & contemptible3 he is comp>$ to a wea!r-cock1 t is bl[n ab\t by e w9d3 & 8 "n is ?us exalt$1 or /uck on high1 !re to become a m public m>k ( je/ & ridicule4 ,! ?ird ?+ ,i propos$1 is to consid] :at are ^? additional argum5ts t might be drawn f ! gospel = ! practice ( ?is tru? & s9c]ity1 ?is fai?fulness & con/ancy3 ,= ! gospel do? n only confirm all ! duties ( morality t ! light ( nature dictates1 & e/abli% all ! reasons ( !m t ! light ( nature m feebly proposes1 b x adds also _m argum5ts & motives to en=ce ! same virtu\s practices1 :i* ! m]e light ( nature kn[s no?+ (2 & ,i %all repres5t all ^! advantages ( ! gospel "h4 ,b ,i w n ov]load y\r memory ) p>ticul>s1 & !re=e ,i %all speak !m m g5]ally1 & heap !m toge!r2 & may y\r s\ls & m9e feel ! unit$ =ce ( !m6 ,x is a gospel ( tru? we pr(ess1 ev5 ! et]nal tru? ( ,god reveal$ to m5 conc]n+ our salvation & 8 glory4 ,!re are a multitude ( scriptures :]e ! gospel itself is call$ ! tru?1 & ! ^w ( tru?2 & x is a mo/ inconsi/5t ?+ = ! pr(essors ( ?is gospel to be guilty ( falsehood4 ,god ! ,fa!r is ! ,god ( tru?3 & nev] did he give s glori\s a demon/ration ( ! s9c]ity ( 8 love1 ( ! fai?fulness ( 8 promises1 & ( ! con/ancy ( 8 compassionate design to man1 z 9 s5d+ 8 own ,son into ! _w1 accord+ to 8 anci5t prophecies ( a ?\s& ye>s1 & be/[+ ^u u ,jesus ! ,savi\r4 ,jesus ,*ri/1 by ^: "n we are call$1 he is ! true & fai?ful witness2 ,rev4 iii4 #ad4 ,tru?1 & grace1 & peace1 came by him2 ,john i4 #ag4 ,he is call$ ! tru?2 ,john xiv4 #f4 ,he came d[n to br+ life & immortality to light by 8 gospel2 he came to tell u1 & he well knew1 t 9 8 ,fa!r's h\se 7 _m mansions2 & if x 7 n s1 says he1 ,i w\ld h told y3 ,b x is n my bus9ess to be a deceiv] to m53 ,!re=e all ! life1 light1 & immortality t ,i h discov]$ to y 9 my prea*+1 x is all s9c]e1 x is all real4 ,:5 y ent] into ! o!r _w1 tru/+ my promises1 y w f9d all my words fulfill$4 ,i w\ld n h rais$ y\r expectations1 if x _h be5 o!rwise4 ,aga91 ! ,holy ,_s is a ,_s ( tru?2 x is he t guides u into all tru?2 ,john xvi4 #ac4 ,& ! "n ( ?is ,fa!r1 & ?is ,son1 & ?is ,holy ,_s1 is call$ ^u u 9 our fir/ admission to *ri/ianity4 ,s t we we> ! "n ( ! ,god ( tru? ^u u1 & %all we indulge temptations to falsehood8 ,%all we practise deceit1 :o pr(ess a gospel ( su* tru?1 & ^u :om ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/1 ! "n ( ! ,god ( tru? is pron\nc$ 9 baptism8 ,god is s9c]e 9 8 revelations ( grace1 & discov]ies ( 8 p>don+ m]cy2 = he s5t 8 own ,son to die = u1 & ?is is a pro( ( 8 s9c]ity 9 8 designs ( love4 ,let u !n be s9c]e 9 love to our ,god1 to our fell[-creatures1 & fell[-*ri/ians4 ,jesus ,*ri/ is s9c]e 9 ! pr(ession ( 8 love1 & he ha? giv5 u an infallible pl$ge ( x1 = he ha? giv5 8 life = u4 ,great] love ha? no man ?an ?is1 t a man lay d[n 8 life = 8 fri5ds2 ,john xv4 #ac4 ,b he ha? laid d[n 8 life = enemies1 & !re=e he ha? magnifi$ 8 love1 & div9ely demon/rat$ x to be s9c]e & true1 beyond all possibility ( jeal\sies & exceptions4 ,god is fai?ful to all ! promises ( 8 gospel2 all 8 ways are m]cy & tru? to 8 p3 ,he is a ,god keep+ cov5ant ?r\gh all g5]ations4 ,?is is ! illu/ri\s title t he assumes to himself1 & glories 93 ,& ?is is ! "n by :i* ! anci5t sa9ts h delight$ to make _! addresses to him4 ,^! heav5s %all be dissolv$ & p]i% 9 ! flame1 & ?is e>? become a smok+ c9d]2 8heav5 & e>? %all pass away1 b ! ^w ( ! ,"l & 8 tru? abide = ev]2 n "o jot or tittle ( !m %all p]i%1 b all %all be fulfill$40 8,by two immutable ?+s1 9 :i* x is impossible = ,god to lie20 t is1 8 oa? & 8 promise1 he ha? e/abli%$ 8 cov5ant ( grace1 8t ! heirs ( salvation1 might h /rong consolation20 ,heb4 vi4 #ah4 ,h]eby x comes to pass t we h a sure hope ( et]nal life2 = 8,god t _c lie ha? promis$ x to u 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus be=e ! _w began20 ,tit4 i4 #b4 & #b ,tim4 i4 #i4 ,& ?\gh x 0 s long ago s9ce ! fir/ promise 0 made1 ! fir/ promise made to ,*ri/ be=e ! f\ndations ( ! _w1 & ! fir/ promise made to fall5 ,adam a little aft] ! f\ndations ( ! _w 7 laid2 yet our ,god ha? n =gott5 8 promises & 8 cov5ant2 he rema9s /ill fai?ful to fulfil e ^w ( grace 8t is gone is out ( 8 lips20 ,ps4 lxxxix4 #cc1 #cd4 ,& %\ld n ?is oblige u to l fai?fulness to our fell[-creatures1 s9ce ,god1 :o is s inf9itely our sup]ior1 is pleas$ ?us to b9d himself by promises1 & ?us to fulfil !m4 ,! con/ancy & immutability ( ,god 9 8 designs ( m]cy to s9n]s1 %\ld influ5ce u to ! practice ( ! same con/ancy ( _s 9 our pr(essions ( 8 gospel4 ,god acts always l himself1 con=mable to ! glory1 & hol9ess1 & dignity ( 8 nature1 s %\ld we1 :o are ! sons & daught]s ( ! mo/ high & holy ,god4 ,he is uni=m 9 8 c\nsels & me?ods ( grace & peace1 he is un*angeable 9 8 love1 & always ! same3 8,& ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]20 con/ant to himself1 & consi/5t ) himself 9 all ! purposes ( 8 m]cy1 & 9 all ! prosecutions ( ^? div9e & et]nal purposes 9 heav5 & on e>?4 ,no alt]ation ( circum/ances1 no *ange ( place1 f a cross on e>? to a ?rone 9 heav51 c *ange 8 compassion & love to 8 sa9ts4 ,& %all we suff] our petty *anges "h on e>?1 f a high] to a l[] "p ( a little mole-hill1 to make su* a %ameful alt]ation 9 our conduct to our fri5ds1 z too (t5 endang]s our tru?1 & discov]s our incon/ancy8 ,let u consid] t by our pr(ession ( *ri/ianity we r5\nce deceit & falsehood1 & all ! hidd5 ?+s ( d>kness3 ,we are *ildr5 ( ! light1 !n let u walk 9 ! light & d ! tru?1 & let our de$s be made manife/1 t !y are wr\ght 9 ,god2 t is1 9 ! fai? & fe> ( ,god2 ,john iii4 #ba4 ,:y %\ld a *ri/ian be a deceiv]1 :5 he be>s ! "n ( ,*ri/ ! fai?ful & true8 ,h[ inconsi/5t a "* is x = a *ri/ian to be a li>8 ,= a *ri/ian to be false1 & violate & break 8 ^w8 ,h[ di%on\rable is x to ! holy "n we be>8 ,let ! *ildr5 ( ,satan1 :o is a li> f ! beg9n+1 delight !mselves 9 falsehood1 & sport !mselves 9 _! own deceiv+s3 ,let ^? :o r5\nce all hope 9 ! promises ( ,god1 imitate ! devil1 :o is ! fa!r ( lies3 ,b let u :o tru/ 9 ! ,god ( tru?1 :o believe 9 ,jesus ! ,savi\r1 & make 8 tru? our hope1 let u imitate our heav5ly ,fa!r & our bless$ ,"l4 ,let u speak ! tru? & practise x4 ,x 0 by a lie ( ! devil t our fir/ p>5ts 7 deceiv$ & ru9$3 ,all our s9 & mis]y sprung f t falsehood1 ,ye %all n surely die4 ,& x is by our fai? 9 ! tru? & promise ( ,god t we hope = salvation4 ,:ile we !re=e rememb] ei!r ! spr+ ( our ru91 or ! means ( our recov]y1 we %\ld love ! tru?1 & hate ly+4 ,b !re are motives ( t]ror1 z well z argum5ts ( grace & love1 t %\ld ev] influ5ce u to s9c]ity & tru?4 ,we %\ld rememb] t ,*ri/ our ,"l has eyes l a flame ( fire1 t he se>*es ! he>ts & ! re9s1 & w r5d] to e "o accord+ to _! works2 ,rev4 ii4 #bc4 ,we %\ld rememb] ! dreadful ?reat5+s t ,*ri/ ! fai?ful & true ,witness1 ,*ri/ ! ,"l & ,judge ( all m51 ha? d5\nc$ aga9/ hypocrites4 ,y sc>ce f9d him prea*+ a s]mon ( any l5g?1 b he has "o or m woes 9 x ready = ^? t practise hypocrisy4 ,!re is no sort ( s9n]s t he treats ) su* infam\s names1 & su* kill+ reproa*es z he does ! hypocrite4 ,!y resemble ! old s]p5t1 ! devil1 9 subtlety & falsehood1 & !re=e ! language ( ,*ri/ to !m runs 9 ?is mann]2 ,ye ,jews1 :o are false to ! inw>d conviction ( y\r own consci5ces1 ye are ( y\r fa!r1 ! devil1 & ! lu/s ( y\r fa!r ye w d3 ,he 0 a murd]] f ! beg9n+1 & abode n 9 ! tru?1 because !re is no tru? 9 him4--,:5 he speake? a lie1 he speake? ( 8 own2 = he is a li> & ! fa!r ( x2 ,john viii4 #dd4 ,x is z if our ,"l _h said1 8,! fir/ lie t ev] 0 made1 0 made by ! devil2 & by 8 tell+ a lie1 & our "m ,eve's believ+ x1 he murd]$ mank9d 9 ,adam _! head4 ,& yet y false ,jews w\ld imitate him1 & make him y\r fa!r40 ,& aga91 ,woe unto y scribes & ph>isees1 hypocrites1--ye s]p5ts1 ye g5]ation ( vip]s1 sons ( ! old s]p5t1 h[ c ye escape ! damnation ( hell2 ,mat4 xxiii4 #bi1 #cc4 ,y\r et]nal puni%m5t is mo/ j & unavoidable4 ,9 ano!r ( 8 disc\rses he makes ! puni%m5t ( hypocrites to be1 z x 71 ! patt]n ( ! puni%m5t ( ! wor/ ( wick$ness4 ,! s]vant :o is intru/$ ) ! h\sehold ( 8 ,"l1 t %all beat 8 fell[s1 & %all eat & dr9k ) ! drunk51 8 ,"l %all cut him asund]1 & appo9t him 8 portion ) ! hypocrite2 !re %all be weep+ & gna%+ ( tee?2 ,mat4 xxiv4 #ea4 ,& :5 y read ! black catalogue ( s9n]s1 :o are doom$ to ev]la/+ de/ruction2 ,rev4 xxi4 #h4 ! "n ( li>s is put 9 ) a peculi> rem>k1 ! unbeliev]s1 ! murd]]s1 ! :oremong]s1 ! sorc]]s1 idolat]s1 & all li>s %all h _! "p 9 ! lake :i* burne? ) fire & brim/one1 :i* is ! second dea?4 ,z if he _h said1 :osoev] escapes hell1 no li> %all escape x1 & x is repeat$ aga9 9 ! next *apt]1 ,)\t ! gates ( heav5 are dogs1 & murd]]s1 & idolat]s1 & :osoev] love? & make? a lie2 ,rev4 xxii4 #ae4 ,:5soev] !re=e we f9d a temptation to falsehood1 let u set ourselves "u ! imm$iate eye ( ,god our ,judge1 ,god :o %all br+ to light ! hidd5 ?+s ( d>kness1 & %all judge ! secrets ( e he>t "o day by ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l2 #a ,cor4 iv4 #e4 ,rom4 ii4 #af4 ,if we did b always place ourselves z 9 ! sight ( ! great & dreadful ,god1 ^: eye beholds e falsehood we practise1 & all ! hidd5 hypocrisy1 ! lurk+ deceit ( ! s\l1 ^: e> att5ds to e ^w ( falsehood we speak1 & records x all 9 8 book aga9/ t great & t]rible day ( acc\nt2 surely we %\ld f9d a m effectual influ5ce ( x ^u our spirits1 to gu>d u f su* words & actions z are inconsi/5t ) ! s9c]ity ( a *ri/ian4 ,& let our he>ts be melt$ into rep5tance = our pa/ iniquities ( ?is k9d1 & m\ld$ into ! love ( tru? by a delightful m$itation ( ! fai?fulness ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ to u1 9 p]=m+ 8 k9d & dreadful und]tak+ to suff] = our s9s4 ,let u dwell ^u ! ?\ghts ( 8 fai?fulness to all 8 promises1 & ?9k ?us ) ourselves1 t he has engag$ u to tru? ( e k9d by ! /ronge/ bonds ( duty & love3 ,& if we are false & unfai?ful to him 9 ?is _w1 h[ ju/ly may he cut u (f f all our glori\s hopes & expectations 9 ! _w :i* is to come4 ,b ?is leads me to ! f\r? g5]al head t ,i propos$2 :i* 0 to lay d[n "s directions h[ *ri/ians may be pres]v$ 9 ! ways ( tru?1 h[ !y may secure & ma9ta9 ?is bless$ "* ( integrity & uprightness :i* ,i h describ$4 ,& ,i ?9k ?is may be bett] p]=m$ by di/+ui%+ tru?1 or integrity1 into ^? ?ree di/9ct p>ts1 "u :i* ,i treat$ ( x be=e1 namely1 v]acity1 fai?fulness1 & con/ancy1 & by giv+ "s rules = ! pres]vation ( ea*4 ,! rules to pres]ve v]acity1 or to keep our words con=mable to our he>ts1 are su* z ^!3 ,i4 ,be p]suad$ 9 y\r own m9ds1 t no circum/ances :atsoev] c make a lie lawful4 ,?\gh :5 a "q is ask$1 !re are _m cases :]e9 x may be lawful to turn ! disc\rse aside1 to wave a direct answ]1 to be entirely sil5t2 or 9 "s circum/ances x may be bo? lawful1 prud5t1 & prop]1 to conceal a "p ( ! tru?1 z ,i h9t$ 9 ! =m] s]mon2 yet 9 my op9ion x is nei!r prud5t1 prop] nor lawful1 to speak a falsehood to deceive my neighb\r4 ,! :ole tru? may n always be necess>y to be spok5 to m52 b su* falsehood is always a s9 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,all ly+ is utt]ly =bidd52 & ! true mean+ ( a lie is1 :5 we speak t :i* we believe to be false1 ) a design to deceive ! p]son to :om we speak4 ,"h may arise two que/ions3--,i4 ,if ,i h a good & valuable end 9 speak+1 & my design is to s]ve ! glory ( ,god1 or ! good ( my neighb\r1 may ,i n !n use ! art ( ly+1 or speak a kn[n falsehood )\t s98--#b4 ,surely !re are "s sort ( p]sons :o h no "r to tru?1 su* z *ildr51 common li>s1 knaves or *eats2 may we n !re=e deceive !m by direct falsehoods1 ei!r = _! good1 or = our own8 ,^! are enquiries ( v great importance to ! hon\r ( tru?1 to ! satisfaction ( consci5ce1 & to ! welf>e ( mank9d3 ,& x is my pres5t op9ion 7& ,i ?9k !re is good reason = x7 t none ( ^! cases c make an express & deceitful falsehood to be lawful1 or *ange ! nature ( a lie1 & make x innoc5t2 b to debate ^! two cases z l>gely z !y des]ve1 w\ld too mu* incumb] ! pres5t disc\rse2 ,i leave !m !re=e to be read ) an hone/ & s]i\s m9d1 z an ,app5dix to ^! s]mons ( tru?1 & s proce$ to ! next direction1 h[ to pres]ve our v]acity4 ,,ii4 ,! second rule to pres]ve v]acity is ?is2 accu/om y\rselves to a sob]1 mode/ way ( speak+1 avoid all ^? me?ods ( spee* t bord] ^u falsehood4 ,i %all m5tion a few ( !m1 to give suffici5t notice ( :at ,i mean4 ,"s p]sons affect to be c]ta9 ( e ?+ !y speak1 & pron\nce all t !y say ) ! highe/ assurance4 ,if !y are relat+ matt]s ( fact1 :i* !y only le>n by report1 !y tell y e circum/ance )\t ! lea/ hesitation1 & endeav\r ev5 9 a dubi\s matt] to make ! he>] believe x ) ! highe/ confid5ce3 ,!y are nev] 9 ! wrong1 nev] d\btful1 :e!r !y are 9 ! "r no4 ,if !y are decl>+ _! own s5tim5ts ( ! mo/ difficult subject1 x is always z cle> to !m z ! light1 !y are always z positive z if x 7 div9ely reveal$1 & writt5 9 ! mo/ express words ( scripture4 ,n[ su* sort ( speak]s w (t5 f9d !y h be5 mi/ak52 & if !y h mode/y en\gh to retract _! words1 x is well3 b = ! mo/ "p !y refuse conviction1 & (t5 p]si/ to ma9ta9 _! own error1 ev5 almo/ aga9/ _! own consci5ces4 ,9 %ort1 x appe>s to me1 t a man :o d>es frequ5tly to ass]t d\btful matt]s ) ! mo/ positive air ( assurance1 has n s mu* t5d]ness ab\t 8 he>t1 & su* a religi\s fe> ( ly+1 z a good *ri/ian ought to h4 ,!re are o!rs aga9 t affect to tell y no?+ t is common1 b w\ld always surprize ! company ) /range ?+s & prodigies1 & all ?is out ( ! pride ( _! he>ts1 & an ambition to h _! own /ories applaud$ & admir$ by all t he> !m4 ,?is sort ( affectation (t5times betrays a p]son into falsehood1 & secretly & ins5sibly allures him to say ?+s t are nei!r cr$ible nor true4 ,sailors & travell]s %\ld set a special gu>d ^u !mselves 9 ?is respect4 ,!re are a ?ird sort ( talk]s1 t :5 !y disc\rse ( common ?+s1 are ev] express+ !m 9 exalt$ & sup]lative language4 ,if !y speak ( any ?+ small1 x is prodigi\sly small2 if !y speak ( any ?+ great1 x is incomp>ably great4 ,if !y "n a man ( wisdom1 he is ! wise/ man 9 ! _w2 or a woman ( piety1 %e is ! only sa9t 9 ! nation4 ,an imprud5t man ) !m is ! greate/ fool 9 nature2 & a little disappo9t+ accid5t 9 life1 is an intol]able vexation4 ,if !y happ5 to he> a good s]mon1 ! prea*] 0 inspir$1 n an angel c\ld exce$ him3 ,if x 0 a mean disc\rse1 ! wret* _h n a gra9 ( s5se & le>n+4 ,e op9ion !y hold is div9e & fundam5tal3 ,all _! own s5tim5ts1 ev5 9 less] matt]s1 are ! v s5se ( ,*ri/ & 8 apo/les1 & all t oppose !m are guilty ( h]esy or nons5se4 ,n[ p]sons :o h accu/om$ _! tongues to ?is language 9 common disc\rse1 seem to want t due caution :i* ! /rict rules ( godl9ess may seem to require1 & make a little too free ) tru?4 ,ei!r _! ?\ghts are v injudici\s1 if !y c believe :at !y say2 or if !y d n believe x1 !y %\ld make _! words agree bett] ) _! ?\ghts4 ,b besides ! approa*es to falsehood 9 ?is mann] ( conv]sation1 !re is some?+ 9 x t is v va91 & almo/ ridicul\s4 ,me?9ks su* an extravagant talk] is some?+ l a man t walks ^u /ilts ?r\gh ! op5 /reet1 or l "o :o we>s a coat mu* long] ?an 8 neighb\rs2 & h[ tall soev] !y may ?9k !mselves1 ! _w w be ready to call "o ( !m a *ild1 & ! o!r an idiot4 ,objection4 ,b are !re n a multitude ( su* expressions 9 scripture 9 ! books ( ,job1 & ! ,psalms1 & ! ,prophets1 :]e9 ev5 ! m pla9 or common occurr5ces ( life are dress$ up 9 v magnific5t language1 & 9 expressions t f> exce$ ! tru? ( ?+s8 ,does n ,david1 9 8 elegy ^u ,saul & ,jona?an1 say1 !y 7 swift] ?an eagles1 !y 7 /rong] ?an lions8 #b ,sam4 i4 #bc4 ,& ev5 9 ,/4 ,john's hi/ory ( ! life & dea? ( ,*ri/1 does he n suppose1 t if all ?+s :i* ,jesus did 7 writt51 ev5 ! _w itself c\ld n conta9 ! books8 ,john xxi4 #be4 ,answ]4 ,x is ! natural language ( poetry & prophecy1 & ! cu/om ( ! ea/]n nations1 to express ?+s 9 a l(ty & sublime mann]2 s t !re is no dang] ( be+ deceiv$ by t language1 :5 a prophet or a poet indulges su* figures ( spee*4 ,n[ ! books ( ,job & ,psalms1 & ,david's elegy1 are s _m ,hebrew poems4 ,! bus9ess ( oratory is a-k9 to v]se1 & sometimes requires a figurative /yle4 ,b 9 famili> language & common disc\rse1 x is n ! cu/om ( mank9d to use su* extravagance ( expression3 ,! he>] is _m times ready to be l$ into a mi/ake !reby1 because he supposes ! speak] to mean pla9ly :at he says4 ,& ,i w\ld n will+ly indulge a habit ( express+ my ?\ghts 9 su* a mann] 9 common conv]sation1 z %\ld deceive my he>]s1 to hum\r a silly affectation4 ,z = ! figure :i* ,/4 ,john uses to repres5t ! v>iety ( useful ?+s :i* 7 said & done by our ,savi\r1 x is su* z c lead no man into a mi/ake1 = none c believe x to be und]/ood 9 a lit]al s5se4 ,besides1 if "o w\ld indulge ! mo/ sup]lative expressions & bolde/ figures t human language c furni% "o )1 to set out ! hon\rs ( any p]son on e>?1 !re c be no su* prop] or des]v+ subject z ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l4 ,,iii4 ,! ?ird rule to pres]ve v]acity is ?is1 practise no?+ :i* y are a%am$ (4 ,d no?+ t y ne$ be afraid ( ! e> ( ! _w3 ,walk c>efully 9 ! ways ( virtue & duty3 ,fulfil y\r obligations to ,god & man to ! utmo/ ( y\r p[]3 ,v5ture ^u no practice t ne$s a cov]1 a disguise1 or an excuse2 & !n y w n be s (t5 "u ! temptation ( ly+4 ,let *ildr5 rememb] ?is1 & h a c>e ( disobey+ ,god1 or _! p>5ts1 ev5 :5 !y are alone2 le/ !y be tempt$ to excuse _! faults by ly+1 :i* inde$ does b enl>ge & d\ble !m1 r ?an dim9i% & excuse !m4 ,let s]vants take notice ( ?is1 & pay all due hon\r & fai?ful ob$i5ce to _! ma/]s & gov]nors8 or else ! devil1 & _! own corrupt he>ts1 w frequ5tly jo9 toge!r & help !m to lie = ! cov] ( _! guilt4 ,let e "o t he>s ?is disc\rse wat* ov] all _! actions1 & conf9e !m )9 ! rules ( religion2 o!rwise _! practice1 :i* w n be> ! light1 w put !m "u a temptation to hide x beh9d a refuge ( lies4 ,& "u ?is head ,i might p>ticul>ly give ?is advice4 ,d n affect a cunn+ way ( life4 ,d n aim at ! "* ( a subtle & crafty man4 ,be n fond ( be+ let into secrets1 nor ( engag+ 9 intrigues ( any sort4 ,!re are "s temp]s ( mank9d t are naturally addict$ to craft1 & are ev] seek+ to outwit _! neighb\rs3 !y seldom live ^u ! squ>e1 or walk onw>d 9 an op5 pa?2 b are /ill d\bl+1 & turn+1 & trav]s+ _! c\rse4 ,!y take a special pleasure 9 manag+ all _! affairs ) art & subtilty1 & call x necess>y prud5ce4 ,b if y w\ld %ew y\rselves t5d] ( ! tru?1 & pres]ve x1 let y\r c\rse ( life be bold1 & free1 & op54 ,!re is mu* prud5ce to be us$ 9 our daily conduct1 )\t ?is crafty hum\r4 ,! integrity ( a man w pres]ve him1 & keep 8 tongue f falsehood2 :]eas a man :o is mu* engag$ 9 crafty designs1 w n[ & !n be tempt$ to intr5* ^u tru?1 & come ne> ! br9k ( ly+1 to c>ry on & cov] all 8 secret purposes4 ,me?9ks ,i c\ld pity r ?an envy ! high /ation ( c\rti]s4 ,h[ (t5 !y are con/ra9$ to put on disguise1 to col\r or to conceal _! real designs6 ,h[ ne> !y walk to ! bord]s ( falsehood1 & tread h\rly ^u ! v edge ( a lie6 ,david1 ! man aft] ,god's own he>t1 :ile he kept 8 fa!r's %eep1 0 m secure f ?is temptation2 b :5 he became a c\rti] & a k+1 he 0 (t5 expos$1 & !re=e he begs e>ne/ly1 t ,god w\ld remove f him ! way ( ly+2 ,ps4 cxix4 #bi4 ,he _h felt ! mis*iev\s influ5ce ( ?is sn>e1 & dread$ ! p]nici\s p[] ( x4 ,to be ev] practis+ ! politician at home & abroad1 is a con/ant sn>e to s9c]ity2 & to live z a spy 9 a =eign c\rt1 may be a po/ ( s]vice to our own nation2 b x is exce$+ dang]\s to virtue & tru?4 ,,iv4 ,h a c>e ( indulg+ any viol5t passion1 = t w tempt ! tongue to fly out 9 extravagance ( expression1 & out-run ! settl$ judgm5t ( ! m9d4 ,:e!r x be grief or impati5ce1 or ang] & res5tm5t1 x w engage ! s\l to =m ideas f> above & beyond ! tru? ( ?+s1 & (t5 arm ! tongue ) unruly expressions1 ev5 beyond ! s5tim5ts ( ! he>t4 ,/rife & cont5tion1 & noisy qu>rels are v dang]\s enemies to tru?4 ,& ^u ?is acc\nt1 above all ?+s1 ,i w\ld w>n "y *ri/ians to avoid ! excessive zeal ( a p>ty-_s 9 ! less] diff]5ces ( religion4 ,!re has be5 (t5 a great deal ( d>kness1 & fire1 ( rage1 & deceit1 & falsehood 9 su* sort ( qu>rels z ^!4 ,m5 ( natural w>m?1 animat$ by an hone/ zeal = ,god & religion1 tak+ x into _! head1 t e doctr9e besides _! own is damnable h]esy1 & all =ms ( wor%ip diff]5t f _! own1 are sup]/iti\s or s*ismatical1 & abom9able 9 ! sight ( ,god2 !y h1 "u ! influ5ce ( ^! pr9ciples1 k9dl$ _! passions to a flame3 & to secure ! reputation ( _! own p>ty1 or v9dicate all _! pr9ciples & practices1 !y h made %ameful inroads ^u tru?1 ev5 9 relat+ matt]s ( fact3 & z ,dr4 ,tillotson well expresses x1 t ! zealots ( all p>ties h got a scurvy trick ( ly+ = ! tru?2 ?\gh he confesses he has nev] obs]v$ any t w\ld be s v fond ( a false report1 or hug & c>ess a lie z ! papi/s h done4 ,& ,i wi% no prote/ant _h ev] foll[$ _! example4 ,i %\ld proce$ n[ to lay d[n rules h[ p]sons may be/ pres]ve _! fai?fulness to v[s or engagem5ts ( any k9d4 ,b ?is may be res]v$ to ! next disc\rse4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mons ,,xx ,,& ,,xxi4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,tru?1 ,s9c]ity1 c4 ,let ^? :o be> ! *ri/ian "n ,_! holy v[s fulfil3 ,! sa9ts1 ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb1 ,are m5 ( hon\r /ill4 ,true to ! solemn oa?s !y take1 ,?\gh to _! hurt !y swe>2 ,con/ant & j to all !y speak1 ,= ,god & angels he>4 ,/ill ) _! lips _! he>ts agree1 ,nor flatt]+ words devise2 ,!y "k ! ,god ( tru? c see ,?r\gh e false disguise4 ,!y hate ?' appe>ance ( a lie1 ,9 all ! %apes x we>s2 ,firm to ! tru?3 & :5 !y die1 ,et]nal life is !irs4 ,lo6 f af> ! ,"l desc5ds1 ,& br+s ! judgm5t d[n2 ,he bids 8 sa9ts1 8 fai?ful fri5ds1 ,rise & possess _! cr[n4 ,:ile ,satan trembles at ! sight1 ,& devils wi% to die1 ,:]e w ! fai?less hypocrite1 ,& guilty li> fly8 ,,s]mon ,,xxii4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,tru?1 ,s9c]ity1 c4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4--,:atsoev] ?+s are true1----?9k on ^! ?+s4 ,:5 we are ev] s well in=m$ 9 ! nature ( our duty1 we /ill want argum5ts to make our consci5ces feel ! obligation4 ,fle% & blood are frail & s9ful2 grace is feeble & imp]fect 9 ! pres5t /ate2 temptations surr\nd u 9 ?is l[] _w1 & are ev] ready to allure or affright u f ! pa?s ( hol9ess3 we h ne$ !re=e ( p[]ful motives to en=ce e duty ^u our practice4 ,9 ! fir/ disc\rse on ?is subject1 we h he>d ! nature & ext5t ( t tru? or s9c]ity :i* ! gospel requires4 ,9 ! second we h consid]$ :at obligations are discov]$ by ! light ( nature to be fai?ful1 upright & con/ant 9 our words & our ways2 & :at additional motives ! religion ( ,*ri/ has furni%$ u )1 to practise ! same virtues2 & may ! good _s ( ,god make our s\ls feel ! p[] ( !m6 ,b nature is d>k1 z well z feeble4 ,we are unskilful 9 ! matt]s ( hol9ess1 & "k n h[ to secure our virtue1 & to gu>d ourselves f temptation to ! contr>y vice1 unless we are in=m$ by p>ticul> directions4 ,i begun ?is "w at ! end ( ! la/ disc\rse4 ,& z tru? 0 divid$ into ?ree p>ts1 viz4 v]acity1 fai?fulness1 & con/ancy2 s ,i propos$ to give special rules = ! pres]vation ( ea* ( !m4 ,! directions to pres]ve our v]acity1 7 ^!3 #a4 ,be well p]suad$ 9 y\r m9ds1 t a kn[n & wilful lie is utt]ly unlawful3 ,let y\r he>t be e/abli%$ 9 ?is doctr9e2 = a slight conviction may be easily ov]come by "s advantage\s circum/ances1 & ! temptation w soon prevail4--#b4 ,be sob]1 mode/1 & cauti\s 9 ! mann] ( y\r spee*1 & d n all[ y\rself 9 ^? ways ( expression :i* bord] ^u ly+2 = if y (t5 accu/om y\r tongue to v5ture ne> a lie1 y w be 9 dang] sometimes ( fall+ into x4--#c4 ,take c>e to d no?+ t y ne$ to be a%am$ (1 t s y may n be "u ! temptation ( a lie to cov] or excuse x4--#d4 ,wat* aga9/ ! viol5ce ( any passion2 = ?is w sorely endang] ! v]acity ( y\r lips4 ,passion w c>ry y\r judgm5t beyond ! tru? ( ?+s1 & !n x w soon awak5 y\r tongue to an extravagance ( language1 ev5 beyond ! pres5t irregul> judgm5t ( ! m9d4 ,i p]suad$ y !re to bew>e ( bl9d & fi]y zeal1 & m especially 9 matt]s ( small importance1 le/ y %\ld be tempt$ to tell lies = a pret5d$ def5ce ( ! tru?4 ,! pi\s frauds1 z !y are call$1 or ! religi\s *eats t h be5 practis$ 9 *ri/5dom 9 all ages1 h br\ght mu* di%on\r to ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,! second "p ( tru? is fai?fulness1 to our v[s1 promises1 & solemn resolutions4 ,?is is a con=mity ( our de$s to our words1 z ! =m] 0 a con=mity ( our words to our ?\ghts4 ,& ,i come n[ to lay d[n "s rules h[ we may secure our fai?fulness1 & ma9ta9 our consci5ce & conv]sation free f guilt or blame 9 ?is respect also4 ,i4 ,be v cauti\s 9 all ! promises1 v[s & obligations1 "u :i* y lay y\rself4 ,use a pi\s prud5ce 9 ?is matt]1 & x w be m easy to y to p]=m !m4 ,d n multiply ne$less bonds ^u y\r s\ls4 ,! m c>e y take be=e y utt] any ?+ ) y\r lips1 y w be m secure ( fulfill+ :at y\r lips pron\nce4 ,9 ! case ( v[s1 !re is no inconv5i5ce ( solemn engagem5ts to ,god to d :at 8 law ha? made y\r duty be=e4 ,& ?is 0 ! cu/om ( ! primitive *ri/ians1 z ,pl9y1 a hea!n1 acqua9ts u1 t !y made v[s1 & swore 9 _! secret meet+s1 n to commit murd]1 or !ft1 or adult]y1 or indulge vici\s c\rses4 ,x is good to rem9d ourselves ( :at ,god requires1 & e/abli% all our obligations to ! g5]al practice ( hol9ess4 ,b y _h ne$ be well advis$ be=e y make v[s 9 matt]s t are indiff]5t2 = _m times ?is has expos$ p]sons to great] sn>es & difficulties4 ,!y h hop$ to re/ra9 ! viol5ce ( natural appetites by means ( _! own devis+2 & ?us !y h be5 tempt$ to be unfai?ful to ,god himself4 ,! ^w ( ,god gives u ?is advice2 ,ec4 v4 #e1 #f4 ,bett] x is t ?\ %\ld/ n v[1 ?an t ?\ %\ld/ v[ & n pay4 ,suff] n ?y m\? to cause ?y fle% to s91 nei!r say ?\ be=e ! angel1 x 0 an error4 ,:]e=e %\ld ,god be angry at ?y voice1 & de/roy ! works ( ?9e own h&s8 ,t is1 8,d n ha/ily engage ?yself 9 v[s1 su* z ! weakness ( fle% & blood w n suff] !e to p]=m3 ,nor ?9k ( be+ absolv$ f ?y own obligations 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 & 8 holy angels1 by fooli% excuses1 & say+1 ,x 0 a mi/ake2 le/ ,god1 be+ angry & (f5d$ at ?y brok5 v[s1 %\ld br+ a curse ^u !e & ?y affairs40 ,!re is mo/ abundant exp]i5ce ( ! folly & dang] ( ne$less v[s 9 ! *ur* ( ,rome4 ,9 ! case ( promises made to o!rs1 & public solemn resolutions1 be n too frequ5t 9 mak+ ( !m4 ,see t ! reason ( ?+s1 ! provid5ce ( ,god1 & ! circum/ances ( life1 seem to call y to x be=e y engage1 t s y may bett] ma9ta9 y\r fai?fulness1 & turn y\r words into de$s4 ,:y %\ld y make *a9s to b9d y\rself1 )\t necessity or reason8 ,:y %\ld y promise to d ?is1 or to g ?i!r 9 a ?\ghtless or trifl+ way1 & let y\r tongue put ne$less bonds & fett]s on y\r h&s & feet = "t to come8 ,my son1 if ?\ art surety = a /rang]1 or if ?\ make a b>ga9 )\t discretion1 or multiply promises )\t prud5ce1 ?\ art sn>$ ) ! words ( ?y m\?4 ,!re are "s p]sons :o are v free ( _! promises ^u all occasions2 & (t5 indulge ?is mann] ( speak+1 8,i am resolv$ to d su* a ?+ to-day1 or ,i w c]ta9ly g to su* a place to-morr[10 c4 ,:]eas sometimes !y f9d ! ?+ impracticable1 sometimes x is inconsi/5t ) _! o!r duties ( life1 sometimes x lays !m "u great difficulties & inconv5i5ces to fulfil su* appo9tm5ts1 & (t5 !y =get !m too1 & s disappo9t _! fri5ds4 ,be=e y tie y\rselves by y\r solemn resolves & engagem5ts1 ask y\r he>ts1 ,is x possible to be done1 ,is x lawful8 ,is x conv5i5t8 ,is x prop]8 ,is x consi/5t ) o!r promises8 ,is ! ?+ :i* ,i w\ld promise due to my neighb\r ^u pr9ciples ( hon\r1 virtue1 gratitude1 religion8 ,is x necess>y at all1 & is x necess>y at ?is "t8 ,me?9ks ,i w\ld h no promise made1 b :at %\ld be kept2 & !re=e ,i w\ld set all ^! gu>ds ar\nd my lips4 ,exp]i5ce ( human affairs w tea* u ! use ( ^! prud5tial rules1 if we _c le>n !m )\t x4 ,a wat*ful caution 9 all su* sort ( language1 z lays u "u any engagem5ts to future practices1 is ( necess>y use to secure our fai?fulness1 & to ma9ta9 our tru? ) hon\r4 ,besides1 ,i might add also1 t we %\ld br+ 9 some?+ ( ,god & piety into ! common engagem5ts ( life2 & ?is w\ld pres]ve a great] gu>d ^u our tongues1 ,g to n[1 ye t say1 to-day or to-morr[ we w g into su* a city1 & cont9ue !re a ye>1 & buy & sell1 & get ga93 :]eas ye "k n :at %all be on ! morr[2--= t ye ought to say1 ,if ! ,"l w1 we %all live1 & d ?is1 or t2 ,james iv4 #ac1 c4 ,if !re=e we w\ld secure our fai?fulness z well z our v]acity1 x is necess>y to le>n a mode/ & cauti\s way ( speak+ & accu/om our tongues to practise x4 ,:5 we are relat+ any ?+ pa/ or pres5t1 ! words1 ,i ?9k1 ,i suppose1 x is my op9ion1 are v prop] :]e ! case has any ?+ d\btful 9 x3 ,s :5 we engage ourselves to d any ?+ = "t to come1 ,i int5d1 ,i design1 ,i hope1 ,i w endeav\r1 are m cauti\s me?ods ( spee*1 & v prop] ^u mo/ occasions ( life1 except :]e ! circum/ances require a m express promise1 :]eby we b9d all our fai?fulness to ! p]=mance4 ,,ii4 ,i w\ld add ano!r rule 9 ! case ( v[s & promises1 :i* _c b h "s =ce t[>d ! pres]vation ( tru?4 ,?9k solemnly ) y\rself1 h[ mis]able & ab&on$ a creature y mu/ be1 if nei!r ,god nor man %\ld fulfil any ( _! promises or engagem5ts to y1 & !reby y %\ld awak5 y\r s\l & all y\r p[]s to p]=m y\r obligations to !m4 ,:at if y\r gov]nors %\ld break _! engagem5ts to def5d & protect y8 ,:at if y\r p>5ts & y\r fri5ds %\ld refuse to help & assi/1 to fe$1 or clo!1 or com=t y8 ,:at if y\r debtors %\ld refuse to pay :at !y owe y8 & y\r s]vants d5y y _! ob$i5ce & help 9 a mo/ necess>y h\r8 ,:at if y\r neighb\rs %\ld disappo9t y 9 all ! agreem5ts & promises !y make8 ,:at if ! great & bless$ ,god %\ld seize all y\r =feit$ m]cies1 because ( y\r unfai?fulness to him1 & p]=m none ( ! promises ( 8 ^w :i* reg>d ?is life1 or ! life to come8 ,:at a load ( calamities w\ld at once come ^u y1 & ov]:elm y 9 s\l & body6 ,y w\ld fall "u univ]sal di/ress & wret*$ness 9 ?is _w1 & h no hope = et]nity2 & yet if y are c>eless to fulfil y\r cov5ants1 or wilfully break y\r engagem5ts1 :y %\ld y expect t ,god %\ld fulfil any on 8 side8 ,or :y %\ld 8 k9d provid5ce incl9e any creature to fulfil any on _! side8 8,o bless$ & holy ,god1 h[ false h we be5 to !e6 ,h[ fickle6 ,h[ unfai?ful6 ,h[ (t5 h we brok5 ! solemn engagem5ts "u :i* we h laid ourselves to ?y maje/y6 ,our com=ts are all =feit$ into ?y h&s1 & yet we h food & clo?+ giv5 u2 ! m]cies ( ! night & ! day are cont9u$ to u2 ?y compassions are r5ew$ e morn+1 & 9 ! ev5+ ?y fai?fulness is glorifi$4 ,we are ready to *>ge our fell[-creatures ) unfai?fulness1 & reproa* _! brea* ( promise1 :5 we ourselves p]haps h be5 ! unfai?ful deal]s1 & h brok5 all ^? engagem5ts & bonds ( k9dness or duty :i* are ! f\ndation ( _! promises4 ,we seldom or nev] ?9k ( our own unfai?fulness to !m or to !e1 b delight ourselves 9 accusations1 :ile ?\ delighte/ 9 =giv5ess4 ,o h[ (t5 ha/ ?\ p>don$ our brok5 v[s1 & ha/ be5 sl[ to ang]6 ,b we ?\gh we are wret*$ly unfai?ful ourselves1 yet are sl[ & backw>d to =give4 ,we h be5 guilty ( _m failures 9 ?y cov5ant1 & our ev]la/+ hopes _h be5 utt]ly lo/1 if ?y cov5ant _h n /ood firm] on ?y side ?an x has on ours4 ,bless$ be ! "n ( ,jesus1 our glori\s ,surety1 our ,advocate at ?y "r-h&1 to :om ?y promises 7 fir/ giv56 ,he has fulfill$ all 8 sacr$ engagem5ts3 ,?y fai?fulness to him c nev] fail3 9 him are all our hopes e/abli%$2 by 8 grace we are kept f an utt] r5\nc+ ( ?y cov5ant1 ?\gh we h s (t5 wret*$ly fail$ 9 ! p]=mance ( x4 ,glory1 hon\r1 & praise be giv5 to a fai?ful ,god1 to a k9d & fai?ful ,m$iator40 ,i come n[ to propose a rule or two = ! pres]vation ( our con/ancy1 :i* is ! ?ird "p ( tru? or integrity2 & to give "s directions h[ we may keep ! :ole c\rse ( our life consi/5t ) itself1 & agreeable to our pr(ession4 ,i4 ,fix y\r great & g5]al end1 y\r *ief & ev]la/+ design1 & keep x ev] 9 y\r eye3 !n y w c]ta9ly be m regul> & uni=m 9 all y\r p>ticul> practices4 ,set y\r face t[>ds heav5 betimes4 ,let x be ! mo/ solemn & unalt]able bus9ess ( y\r lives to please ,god on e>?1 9 ord] to enjoy him 9 heav51 & !n y w n be easily tempt$ aside by ! flatt]ies or ! t]rors ( ?is _w1 to g a/ray & w&] 9 ! pa?s t lead to hell4 ,give y\rselves up to ,*ri/ bo? 9 secret & 9 public4 ,devote y\rselves to him1 to 8 fe>1 & love1 & s]vice1 9 y\r private retirem5ts1 & solemnize y\r obligations to him among ! *ur*es ( 8 sa9ts4 ,see t y are an inw>d *ri/ian1 & decl>e to ! _w1 t y are a foll[] ( ,*ri/4 ,mix ) ! %eep ( 8 flock1 & y w f9d _m advantages !reby to secure y\r tru? & con/ancy4 ,:5 a temptation comes to make y act l ! s9n]s ( ?is _w1 tell ! _w1 & tell y\r own he>t1 t y are a *ri/ian1 & y mu/ pursue heav54 ,,ii4 ,get above ! fe> ( ! _w1 & ! %ame ( pr(ess+ /rict godl9ess4 ,x is s9ful %ame1 or s9ful fe>1 t has a ?\s& times tempt$ ! pr(essors ( ! "n ( ,*ri/1 to be false to _! pr(ession1 to act unbecom+ _! "*1 & inconsi/5t ) *ri/ianity4 ,x is f a c]ta9 feebl5ess & c[>dice ( s\l t !y desire1 at any co/1 to keep well ) all m51 & are afraid1 sorely afraid1 to be out ( ! fa%ion1 or uncon=mable to ?is _w3 !re=e !y v5ture ^u "s practice 9 company1 t _! he>ts w\ld abhor1 if !y 7 alone3 ,!re=e !y indulge _m s9ful compliances2 sometimes !y c\nt5ance ! lewd & ! pr(ane1 !y jo9 9 a je/ ^u ?+s sacr$1 !y make ! m9i/]s ( ,*ri/ _! objects ( ridicule2 & sometimes !y fall into s5suality1 luxury1 & excess1 because !y mu/ d z _! company does1 & h n c\rage en\gh to refuse4 ,if we w\ld be true to ,*ri/1 we mu/ live above ! _w1 & be dead to all its ?reat5+s & reproa*es4 ,if we are afraid ( be+ ?\ght truly religi\s1 we %all n be able to ma9ta9 religion 9 ! tru? ( x4 ,!re ne$s a sacr$ c\rage to be con/ant 9 ! fai?4 ,we mu/ le>n to endure h>d%ip z good soldi]s ( ,*ri/1 if we w\ld be true to ! ,capta9 ( our salvation4 ,all t belong to 8 army are *os5 & fai?ful2 ,rev4 xvii4 #ad4 ,x is a c[>d t *anges 8 side z (t z ! enemy makes a fl\ri%1 & he li/s himself "u e bann]3 ,b ! con/ant *ri/ian is a soldi] fai?ful to ! dea?1 & he %all receive ! cr[n ( life2 ,rev4 ii4 #aj4 ,,iii4 ,nev] v5ture into ! _w )\t hav+ solemnly committ$ y\rself to ! grace ( ,*ri/4 ,tru/ y\r s\l afre% 9 ! h&s ( ,jesus e morn+1 t he may keep y true to himself all ! day4 ,all ! div9e motives y h le>n$1 & all ! solemn engagem5ts "u :i* y lay y\r own s\ls1 w prove b a weak def5ce to virtue )\t fai? & pray]4 ,commit y\rselves to him :o is able to keep y f fall+1 & to pres5t y faultless4 ,y\r he>ts1 y\r lips1 & y\r lives mu/ be 9 8 keep+1 if y w\ld h !m true to ,god or man4 ,y\r adv]s>y ! devil is wat*ful & busy ) all 8 wiles to tempt y to falsehood & incon/ancy2 none b he :o has conqu]$ ! devil c be y\r suffici5t gu>dian4 ,& :5 & :]esoev] we f9d frailty & folly 9 ourselves1 ,o may ! /r5g? ( ,*ri/ appe> 9 our weakness1 & be glorifi$ 9 our pres]vation6 ,?us ,i h f9i%$ all t ,i propos$ conc]n+ ! fir/ duty recomm5d$ 9 my text1 ,:atsoev] ?+s are true--?9k on ^! ?+s4 ,!re may be p]haps "s o!r in/ances :]e9 ?is div9e "* ( tru?1 uprightness1 or integrity1 ought to appe> 9 ! conduct ( *ri/ians :i* d n s directly & imm$iately fall "u ! g5]al heads :i* ,i h be=e nam$3 ,b !y may be easily r$uc$ to "o or ano!r ( !m4 ,!re are v>i\s o!r me?ods ( deceit & falsehood practis$ 9 ! _w1 :i* break 9 ^u ?is sacr$ "* ( tru?1 :i* ,i h n expressly m5tion$ be=e2 su* z subscrib+ ) ! h& to te/ify our ass5t to op9ions1 :i* we d n believe2 c\nt]feit+ ! names or writ+s ( o!r p]sons )\t _! k1 cons5t1 or approbation2 add+ or blott+ out any ?+ f div9e writ+s2 or do+ ! same to ! writ+s or m5 9 civil affairs or contracts1 :]eby "o p>ty or ano!r may receive damage2 practis+ fraud or deceit1 or any crim9al concealm5t 9 matt]s ( traffic1 or 9 matt]s ( tru/2 &1 9 g5]al1 =g]y & knav]y ( all k9ds :atsoev]3 "s ( ^! may1 by natural & easy consequ5ces1 be r$uc$ to ! heads ,i h spok5 (1 & are effectually preclud$ by ! l>ge description ( moral tru?1 :i* ,i h giv53 ,o!rs ( !m fall z naturally "u ! g5]al head ( ju/ice & inju/ice1 :i* w be ! subject ( "o ( ! foll[+ disc\rses4 ,,an ,,app5dix ,to ! ?ree =ego+ ,s]mons1 :]e9 two important ,que/ions ab\t ,,tru? & ,,ly+1 are debat$ at l>ge4 ,"q ,i4 ,if ,i h a good & valuable end 9 speak+1 & my design is to s]ve ! glory ( ,god1 or ! good ( my neighb\r1 may ,i n !n use ! art ( ly+1 or speak a kn[n falsehood1 )\t s98 ,did n ,rahab ! h>lot practise ?is2 ,jo%4 ii4 #d1 #e4 :5 %e hid ! spies ( ,israel1 & told ! mess5g]s ( ! k+ ( ,j]i*o1 t %e knew n :5ce !y came1 nor :i!r !y w5t8 ,& yet %e is comm5d$ by ! apo/le ,paul2 ,heb4 xi4 #ca4 ,t by fai? ! h>lot ,rahab p]i%$ n ) unbeliev]s1 :5 %e receiv$ ! spies 9 peace4 ,answ] ,i4 ,:5 any action1 consid]$ 9 itself1 is utt]ly unlawful1 x is n possible t ! goodness ( ! end or design1 c s *ange ! law ( ,god1 or alt] ! nature ( ?+s1 z to make t action lawful4 ,! apo/le ,paul br+s ! same objection2 ,rom4 iii4 #g4 ,if ! tru? ( ,god ha? m ab\nd$ ?r\gh my lie unto 8 glory1 :y am ,i judg$ z a s9n]8 ,b 9 ! next v]se1 he speaks ( x ) indignation1 z a he9\s sl&] ca/ ^u him1 t he %\ld ma9ta9 ?is p]nici\s doctr9e1 ,let u d evil t good may come3 ,& he adds conc]n+ ^! sl&]]s1 or conc]n+ ^? :o hold ?is doctr9e ( do+ evil ) a good design1 t _! damnation is j2 v]4 #h4 ,answ] ,,ii4 ,! case ( ,rahab is easily adju/$ 9 ?is mann]1 )\t all[+ a lie to be lawful3 ,rahab1 ?\gh %e 0 a woman ( evil fame 9 ,j]i*o1 yet _h he>d ( ! promise ( ,god to ,israel1 to e/abli% !m 9 ! l& ( ,canaan2 %e believ$ ?is promise1 & "u ! influ5ce ( ?is fai? %e ent]ta9$ ! spies1 & !reby assi/$ ! ,israelites 9 ! conque/ ( t city2 s f> h] action is approv$ ( ,god1 & m5tion$ ) hon\r3 ,b %e us$ a v s9ful me?od 9 compass+ ?is design1 :5 %e told a pla9 lie to ! mess5g]s ( ! k+4 ,! timor\sness ( h] temp] 0 a sore temptation to h]2 & ?\gh %e fell into a crim9al action1 yet ,god s f> excus$ ! ill conduct1 z to =give ! falsehood1 & !reby put a m signal hon\r ^u ! em95ce ( h] fai?4 ,h] "n /&s !re=e record$ ) hon\r 9 scripture among believ]s4 ,b ! lie1 ?\gh x 0 p>don$1 rema9s /ill a blemi% to h] "*4 ,!re may be also a reason giv5 :y ! scripture does n p>ticul>ly make any %>p rem>k ^u ?is falsehood ( ,rahab3 = ! great degree ( h] ignorance does mu* less5 h] fault1 ?\gh n cancel x4 ,a woman ( h] "*1 liv+ 9 a hea!n c\ntry1 may well be suppos$ to h _h little k ( ! s9fulness ( s b5eficial a lie z t 01 & no scruple ab\t x4 ,b x is by no means a suffici5t ju/ification ( h] conduct1 t ! scripture does n directly c5sure h] = ly+2 = !re are _m actions record$ 9 scripture1 bo? ( sa9ts & s9n]s1 :i* are utt]ly unlawful 9 ! sight ( ,god1 :i* yet h n an express c5sure pass$ ^u !m4 ,rahab's be+ an h>lot is n c5sur$ 9 any "p ( h] hi/ory2 nor ,judah's defil+ ,tam> 8 daught]-9-law2 nor ,jacob & ,rebecca's complication ( lies to ga9 ! bless+2 nor ! mo/ express & wick$ lie ( ! old prophet 9 ,be!l1 ?\gh x 0 ! cause ( ! dea? ( ano!r prophet2 #a ,k+s xiii4 yet surely ^! 7 crimes ( he9\s guilt4 ,! pla9 comm&s or prohibitions ( scripture are ! rules to gov]n our practice3 ,nor c we fet* ! lawfulness or unlawfulness ( any matt] ( fact f ! m]e sil5ce ( ! hi/orical "p ( scripture ab\t x4 ,"q ,,ii4 ,if !re are "s p]sons :o h n a "r to tru?1 may we n lawfully speak falsehood to !m8 ,n[ to prove t "s h n a "r to tru?1 x is urg$1 t tru? or v]acity is a virtue or duty ( ! social life3 ,b !re are _m que/ions may be ask$ 9 ! social life :i* ! speak] has no "r to be in=m$ (1 & !re=e he has no "r to tru? :5 !y are answ]$2 may we n !n answ] !m ) falsehood8 ,!re are also "s *>act]s ( p]sons :o seem to h no "p 9 ! social life1 z *ildr5 :o are n capable ( judg+ = !mselves1 nor act+ regul>ly 9 society2 may we n speak a falsehood to !m = _! good8 ,!re are "s :o practise no social virtue1 su* z knaves & *eats1 ?ieves1 & pilf]]s2 surely ^! h no "r to tru?1 :o are ev] deal+ 9 falsehood2 & may we n coz5 !m :o w\ld coz5 u8 ,i w fir/ (f] two or ?ree g5]al answ]s to ! "q1 & !n desc5d to consid] ! p>ticul> in/ances4 ,answ] ,i4 ,tru? seems to be a matt] ( et]nal "r & un*angeable equity4 ,& !re are g5]al & express comm&s giv5 u 9 scripture to speak ! tru?1 & !re are z express prohibitions ( falsehood & lies4 ,n[ if !re 7 any su* exceptions z ^! aga9/ ! g5]al rule1 ,i ?9k ,god w\ld h giv5 u "s pla9] evid5ce ( ^! exceptions 9 s important a po9t z tru? is1 ^u :i* ! welf>e ( mank9d s necess>ily dep5ds3 ,b ,i _c f9d any su* evid5t exceptions giv5 9 ! :ole ^w ( ,god4 ,answ] ,,ii4 ,:5 we say a p]son has no "r to tru?1 x may signify "o ( ^! two ?+s3 #a4 ,t he has no "r to dem& ( me a direct answ] to 8 enquiry3 ,& ,i w readily grant x 9 ?is s5se1 !re are ?\s&s :o h no "r to ! tru?2 & !re=e ,i may wave ! "q1 ,i may give !m an insuffici5t answ]1 or ,i may be sil5t1 & boldly refuse to give !m any answ] at all4 ,b #b1 ,if 8 hav+ no "r to tru?1 be int5d$ to signify1 t ! "* ( 8 p]son1 or ! nature ( 8 "q1 is su* z releases me f all obligation to tru? 9 answ]+ him1 & t !re=e ,i may lawfully tell him a falsehood2 !n ,i d5y ! propositions3 ,= my obligation to speak tru? do? n all dep5d on ! nature ( 8 "q1 nor do? x dep5d m]ely on ! "* ( ! enquir]1 b on ! et]nal rule ( equity1 & ! comm& ( ,god4 ,& ,i ?9k ?is appe>s f h5ce1 t ?\gh ,i 7 alone1 x w\ld n be w>rantable 9 me to ass]t ) my lips a kn[n falsehood3 & 9 ?is case ! "r or claim ( man c h no place nor consid]ation4 ,answ] ,,iii4 ,if ?is exception be made to ! pla9 law ( ,god1 t we may speak a direct & express falsehood to any p]sons :o 9 our e/eem h no "r to ! tru? 9 _! enquiry2 ?is seems to break all ! b&s ( human society1 violate all ! fai? ( m51 & r5d] ! div9e comm&s ( v]acity1 & ! prohibitions ( falsehood almo/ useless4 ,! consci5ces ( m5 w\ld f9d a way ( escape f ! greate/ "p ( ! bonds ( duty1 & yet ?9k !y committ$ no s94 ,= let u consid]1 :o x is t mu/ judge :e!r ! p]son to :om we speak has a "r to tru? or no4 ,is x n ! speak] himself :o w be ! judge8 ,n[ if ! speak] mu/ judge :e!r 8 neighb\r has a "r to tru?1 !re is no case1 :]e9 ! speak]'s int]e/ may be any ways endang]$ by ! tru?1 b 8 own s9ful he>t w readily :isp] to him1 t ! he>] has no "r to tru? 9 su* a "q3 & consci5ce w easily be w>p$ aside1 & comply to pron\nce a kn[n falsehood1 "u ! col\r & pret5ce ( ?is exception3 ,z = in/ance2 if ! buy] asks ! sell]1 h[ mu* he gave = any m]*&ize8 ,! sell] by ?is rule may tell him d\ble ! price t x co/2 = he w say1 ! buy] has no "r to tru? 9 su* a "q z ?is is4 ,s if ,i ask an artific]1 h[ he fa%ions 8 "w1 or :at tools he uses 9 x8 ,he may by ?is rule give me a v false answ]1 "u pret5ce t ,i h no "r to tru?4 ,i readily grant 9 ^! cases1 t ! enquir] has no "r to dem& & claim an answ] to su* que/ions2 !re=e ! sell] or ! artific] may refuse to in=m him4 ,b x is surpris+ to ?9k t any man %\ld p]suade himself1 t su* a "q be+ once ask$1 gives him a "r to tell a lie6 ,t any p]son %\ld ev] believe1 t ! m]e enquiry ( a ?+ improp] to be told1 absolves ! answ]] f all ! obligations ( tru?1 :i* 8 duty to ,god & man h laid ^u him6 ,surely su* a rule ( conduct z ?is1 _h ne$ h bett] argum5ts to e/abli% x4 ,b ^? :o ma9ta9 ?is pr9ciple1 mu/ r recur to ! "* ( ! p]son :o makes ! enquiry3 & "h inde$ !y give a little bett] col\r to _! cause4 ,i come !re=e n[ to give p>ticul> answ]s to ! in/ances all$g$2 #a4 ,conc]n+ *ildr54 #b4 ,conc]n+ knaves & *eats4 ,in/ance ,i4 ,w y say1 t *ildr5 h no "r to tru?1 because !y are n capable ( civil society8 ,b ,i reply1 !y are capable ( kn[+ :at tru? & falsehood are1 & ( be+ influ5c$ by ! "o or ! o!r2 !y are capable ( be+ deceiv$1 & ( kn[+ :5 !y are deceiv$1 !y are capable ( judg+ :5 !y are treat$ ) tru? & s9c]ity1 & act+ accord+ to ! ?+s y tell !m2 or else to :at purpose d y speak falsehood to !m in/ead ( tru?1 & try to impose a lie ^u !m8 ,!y are capable ( res5t+ y\r conduct1 :5 !y f9d out ! falsehood2 & ( refus+ to believe y ano!r "t2 ,= ! v reason :y !y believe y\r falsehood at fir/1 is1 because !y suppose y speak tru? to !m1 & w\ld n deceive !m3 ,& x is only ^u ?is v pr9ciple t y y\rselves c attempt to impose ^u !m4 ,aga91 ,!y are capable ( le>n+ f y & imitat+ y\r conduct1 & !y w be s mu* m ready to practise ly+1 & to deceive y ) x1 :5 !y h f\nd y practis+ lies1 9 ord] to deceive !m4 ,suppose a "m has n[ & !n p]suad$ a *ild to take a :olesome bitt] m$ic9e1 by say+1 x is n bitt]1 or has allur$ x to b$ or to s*ool by "s ( ! arts ( falsehood1 & ?is *ild %\ld imitate ! "m's example1 & gr[ up to a confirm$ li>2 :at inw>d & pi]c+ reflections mu/ ! "m feel8 ,alas6 ,i h taught my *ild ?is s9ful practice1 ,i myself h l$ x into ! ways ( ! devil3 ,h[ c ,i *ide & correct by my repro( t vice1 :i* ,i h taught by my example6 ,x is suffici5tly evid5t !re=e1 t ?\gh *ildr5 are n capable ( half ! duties ( ! social life1 yet !y are s f> capable ( !m1 z to "k :at tru? & falsehood are1 & to res5t1 & to practise accord+ly3 ,& ?is is suffici5t to ! pres5t argum5t1 & fully answ]s ! objection4 ,i ?9k !re=e x is inf9itely bett] to allure ^?1 ^: und]/&+s are weak1 & ^: wills are ob/9ate1 to ! practice ( duty1 by all ! g5tle arts ( s(tness & fondness1 ( p]suasion & love1 ?an by v5tur+ to make an inroad ^u our own s9c]ity1 & to trifle ) s sacr$ a ?+ z tru?4 ,b ! qu]i/ may say1 ,suppose ^! s(t] arts h be5 tri$1 & h no effect1 & *ildr5 may be 9 dang] ( de/roy+ !mselves1 if !y are n imm$iately prev5t$ by "s pla9 & express falsehood2 is x !n unlawful to pres]ve _! lives by a lie8 ,answ]4 ,x is a comm& ( ,god inde$ to pres]ve life1 b x mu/ be done by lawful means4 ,may a man rob on ! high-way1 to get money to fe$ & clo! him8 ,surely we ought to tru/ ! k9d c>e & provid5ce ( ,god ) our own lives & o!rs 9 ! way ( duty1 & n d evil t good may come1 z 0 said "u ! =m] "q4 ,?us mu* %all suffice = ! case ( *ildr51 on pret5ce ( _! be+ incapable ( civil society4 ,b ! qu]i/ w insi/ /ill on ! next in/ance3 ,in/ance ,,ii4 ,*eats1 & knaves1 & ?ievi% crim9als1 h no "r to tru?2 = !y h brok5 ! bonds ( civil society1 ?\gh n by a public r5unciation ( !m1 & !re=e we may use all mann] ( deceit t[>d !m1 & treat !m ) express falsehood & ly+1 :]esoev] x may promote our own int]e/ & safety4 ,to ?is ,i reply1 t ! rule ( ,*ri/ is1 ,:atsoev] ye w\ld t m5 %\ld d unto y1 d ye also t unto !m2 ,mat4 vii4 #ab4 ,b ?is lic5ti\s doctr9e cancels ?is div9e rule1 & sub/itutes ano!r 9 ! room ( x1 viz4 ,:atsoev] m5 d unto y1 d ye also t unto !m2 :i* is z widely diff]5t f ! sacr$ rule ( ,*ri/1 z light is f d>kness1 or heav5 f hell4 ,by ?is new rule we are no long] b\nd to practise t tru?1 t ju/ice1 t goodness to o!rs1 :i* we ?9k reasonable !y %\ld practise t[>ds u2 b we h leave to practise t falsehood & knav]y1 t fraud1 & inju/ice1 & mis*ief to o!rs1 :i* !y d actually practice t[>ds u1 or :i* we suspect !y design to practise4 ,if "o half ( a city or a nation 7 fall5 into knavi% practices1 ?r\gh ! great deg5]acy ( ! age1 or 7 become ?ievi% pilf]]s1 ! o!r half w\ld1 by ?is rule1 practise knav]y ) lic5ce t[>d !m1 & deal out falsehoods to !m by div9e p]mission4 ,& !n ! *>ge w\ld quickly be j & univ]sal1 ,!re is no tru? 9 ! l&1 z ,hos4 iv4 #a4 ,!re is inde$ sc>ce any c5sure ( a deg5]ate & corrupt age "u ! ,old ,te/am5t1 b fraud & deceit1 lies & falsehood1 make a consid]able "p ( ! accusation or compla9t2 & surely ,god w\ld nev] all[ any pr9ciples or practices t h s p]nici\s a t5d5cy4 ,he> h[ ! prophets ,isaiah & ,j]emiah lam5t _! multipli$ transgressions 9 conceiv+ & utt]+ f ! he>t words ( falsehood3 ,tru? is fall5 into ! /reet1 yea1 tru? faile?1 & equity _c ent]2 ,is4 lix4 ,?is is a nation t obeye? n ! voice ( ! ,"l4 ,tru? is p]i%$1 & is cut (f f _! m\?4 ,!y deceive e "o 8 neighb\r1 & w n speak ! tru?2 !y b5d _! tongues l _! b[ = lies2 ,j]4 vii4 & ix4 ,n[ if ?is lic5ti\s pr9ciple 7 all[$1 nei!r ,god nor 8 prophets w\ld ev] want matt] ( compla9t4 ,by ?is means also x w come to pass1 t if a man happ5 once to get ! "n & "* ( a ?ief or a *eat1 all 8 neighb\rs w ?9k !mselves au?oriz$ to h no reg>d to tru? or hone/y 9 all _! deal+s & disc\rse ) him2 = ?is rule affirms t he has no "r to tru?4 ,& :5 any p]son fancies t he has se5 reason to suspect or disbelieve 8 neighb\r's hone/y1 he w ?9k himself absolv$ f all obligations to speak tru? to him4 ,b :at a wide & dreadful flood-gate w\ld be op5$ by ?is means1 to let 9 an inundation ( fraud & falsehood1 & to practise all mann] ( deceit6 ,let x be rem>k$ also1 t ?is doctr9e is ne> a-k9 to ! popi% abom9ation1 8,t no fai? is to be kept ) h]etics2 = !y are a sort ( dang]\s m51 :o w\ld ru9 ! *ur*1 & !re=e !y h no "r to tru?40 ,n[ :at %ameful & horrid p]juries1 & :at execrable mis*iefs1 h sprung f ?is "o impi\s pr9ciple ( ! *ur* ( ,rome8 ,! ^w ( ,god gives no mann] ( indulg5ce to su* lic5ti\s pr9ciples z ^!4 ,we mu/ wrong no man1 defraud no man2 we mu/ n r5d] to any man evil = evil1 nor falsehood = falsehood1 b ov]come 8 evil ) our good3 & we mu/ provide ?+s hone/ 9 ! sight ( m54 ,x w be said1 p]haps1 t ! scripture mo/ frequ5tly m5tions a neighb\r1 or a bro!r1 or a fell[-*ri/ian1 9 ! prohibitions ( ly+ & falsehood1 z 9 ! n9? comm&m5t1 ,be> no false witness aga9/ ?y neighb\r2 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #f4 ,no man defraud 8 bro!r4 ,eph4 iv4 #be4 ,speak e man tru? to 8 neighb\r4 ,lev4 xix4 #aa4 ,lie n "o to ano!r4 ,b let x be repli$1 t ! scripture dem&s righte\sness = ! /rang]s also2 ,deut4 i4 #af4 & 9 sev]al o!r places4 ,& :5 ,god1 by 8 prophet ,mala*i1 =bids trea*]\s deal+ ) a bro!r1 he gives ?is reason = x1 ,h we n all "o ,fa!r8 ,ha? n "o ,god creat$ u8 ,!re=e all mank9d are bre?r5 9 ?is s5se4 ,our duty to speak & practise tru?1 arises f our obligations to ! law ( ,god2 & s9ce ,god has n releas$ u by any su* exceptions1 ! ly+ & deceitful c>riage ( m5 does n au?orise u to practise deceit & ly+4 ,x is inde$ a piece ( an old lat9 v]se1 t is 9 ! m\? ( _m1 8,fall]e fall5tum non e/ fraus20 :i* may be ,engli%$ ?us1 ,to *eat a knave is no *eat+3 ,b ,i "k no v]se 9 scripture t gives u ?is lib]ty4 ,& ,i ?9k we may by ! same rule /eal f !m t w\ld /eal f u1 or plund] ^? :o w\ld plund] u4 ,i w readily grant1 t :5 a contract or b>ga9 is made1 :]eby bo? p>ties are oblig$ mutually to p]=m some?+ to or = ea* o!r1 :e!r ?is contract be express$ 9 v]bal promises1 or impli$ 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 & by ! kn[n cu/oms ( mank9d1 !n if "o ( ! p>ties fail ( p]=mance1 ! o!r is !reby releas$ f 8 promise or engagem5t3 & ! reason is mo/ evid5t1 because ! promise or engagem5t 0 made 9 a conditional mann]2 & if ! condition on "o side be n fulfill$1 ! agreem5t or b>ga9 on ! o!r side is void1 & utt]ly ceases2 s t a man is innoc5t 9 ?is case1 ?\gh he does n p]=m 8 promise4 ,n[ ?is is s well kn[n to all m5 by ! light ( nature1 & ! easie/ reason+1 t !re is no ne$ to enl>ge ^u x4 ,accord+ to ?is g5]al & kn[n rule1 suppose a m]*ant ord] any quantity ( goods f 8 correspond5t by ! fir/ %ip1 & promise paym5t by su* a day2 if ! s5d+ ( ^? goods be neglect$1 & c>elessly delay$1 ! m]*ant is n b\nd to keep 8 fir/ appo9t$ "t = paym5t4 ,an hundr$ in/ances !re are ( ! l nature1 :i* a small degree ( reason1 & an hone/ consci5ce1 w easily det]m9e1 )\t intr5*+ ^u tru?4 ,su* is ! case ( all conditional promises & contracts4 ,b if a man be nev] s great a knave1 & ,i %\ld make him a lawful & an absolute promise ( any ?+1 surely ,i ought to p]=m x1 & n satisfy my consci5ce 9 ! practice ( deceit & falsehood1 "u a pret5ce t he _h no "r to tru?4 ,!re are o!r cases :i* may occur 9 human affairs1 & create difficulty 9 ! m9ds ( s9c]e *ri/ians1 a solution ( :i* may be f\nd 9 books writt5 on ^? subjects3 ,b ,i ?9k mo/ ( !m may be easily answ]$ by ! g5]al pr9ciples be=e laid d[n3 ,&1 to f9i% ?is subject1 ,i add1 t ,i "k ( no circum/ances t c make a pla91 & express1 & kn[n lie to become lawful3 ,if life itself 7 9 dang]1 yet ! express prohibitions ( falsehood & ly+ 9 ! law ( ,god1 make x saf]1 9 po9t ( consci5ce1 to v5ture ! loss ( any e>?ly com=t1 & life also1 r ?an v5ture ^u a pla9 & solemn lie4 ,&1 9 my op9ion1 t man1 :o1 be+ assi/$ by div9e grace1 ma9ta9s ! tru? boldly1 or refuses to speak a kn[n falsehood to a murd]]1 or a bloody tyrant1 & bravely resigns 8 life ^u ! spot1 he dies a m>tyr to tru?2 8 "n %all be regi/]$ ) hon\r among ! sa9ts ( ,god on e>?1 & 8 s\l %all h its place among ! m>tyrs 9 ! upp] _w4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxii4 ,fai?fulness4 ,ha? ,god be5 fai?ful to 8 ^w1 ,& s5t to m5 ! promis'd grace1 ,%all ,i n imitate ! ,"l1 ,& practise :at my lips pr(ess8 ,ha? ,*ri/ fulfill'd 8 k9d design1 ,! dreadful "w he und]took1 ,& di$ to make salvation m9e1 ,& well p]=m'd :ate'er he spoke8 ,do? n 8 fai?fulness af=d ,a noble !me to raise my song8 ,& %all ,i d>e d5y my ,"l1 ,or utt] falsehood ) my tongue8 ,my ,k+1 my ,savi\r1 & my ,god6 ,let grace my s9ful s\l r5ew1 ,wa% my (f5ces ) ?y blood1 ,& make my he>t s9c]e & true4 ,,s]mon ,,xxiii4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,gravity1 ,dec5cy1 c4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4--,:atsoev] ?+s are hone/1 or grave1 c4 ?9k on ^! ?+s4 1 c4 ,s9ce ! translation ( ! bible into ! ,engli% tongue is s excell5t a p]=mance 9 itself1 & s necess>y a s]vice to ! *ur*3 ,i feel a s5sible regret1 :5soev] !re is occasion to compla9 ( x1 or to correct x4 ,9 ! ma91 ,i may v5ture to say boldly1 x tea*es u all ! necess>y doctr9es & duties ( *ri/ianity 9 a v ample & complete mann]1 & sets !m 9 an evid5t light3 ,& :at ! ,_s ( ,god spoke 9 anci5t times 9 ,greek & ,hebrew1 is suffici5tly manife/$ to u = our salvation 9 ! ,engli% bible4 ,b 9 ?is "p ( ! v]se1 :i* ,i am n[ to disc\rse (1 ! ^w :i* we r5d] hone/1 is n s well translat$ z ,i c\ld wi%2 = hone/y is conta9$ 9 ! words true & j1 :i* g be=e1 & foll[ my text4 ,b ! ,greek 1 m prop]ly signifies grave1 dec5t1 or v5]able2 & s y f9d x 9 ! m>g91 :i* w (t5times help y1 :5 ! ^w 9 ! ,engli% text is n s expressive ( ! orig9al s5se4 ,! same ^w is r5d]$ grave 9 sev]al o!r places ( scripture3 ,x is ?ree times s express$ 9 ! ?ird *apt] ( ! fir/ epi/le to ,timo?y1 v]4 #h4 ,! deacons mu/ be grave4 ,v]4 #aa4 ,_! wives also mu/ be grave4 ,v]4 #e4 ,a bi%op mu/ h 8 *ildr5 9 subjection ) all gravity4 ,x is a ^w t is us$ 9 ,greek au?ors to repres5t ! "* ( an ag$ man1 a philosoph]1 or a magi/rate among ! hea!ns4 ,x c>ries 9 x ! idea ( an hon\rable gravity1 & a v5]able dec5cy ( behavi\r2 & ?is is :at ! apo/le recomm5ds to ! practice ( *ri/ians4 ,x is z if he _h said1 8,! "* ( e common *ri/ian %\ld h some?+ 9 x s hon\rable1 z may comm& a sort ( v5]ation & respect f all p]sons !y conv]se )1 z mu* z ! "* ( a wise old man1 a magi/rate1 or a philosoph]1 does 9 ! hea!n _w40 ,to improve ?is subject1 ,i %all %ew1 ,i4 ,:]e9 ?is gravity consi/s4--,,ii4 ,h[ ! light ( nature recomm5ds x4--,,iii4 ,h[ ! gospel en=ces x4--,,iv4 ,lay d[n a direction or two1 9 ord] to obta9 x4 ,fir/1 ,?is gravity & v5]able dec5cy :i* ! apo/le recomm5ds 9 my text1 may be suppos$ to consi/ 9 ^! ?ree ?+s4 #a4 ,a mod]ation & dec5cy 9 our app>el4--#b4 ,a gravity & sobriety 9 our spee* & conv]sation4--#c4 ,hon\r1 dec5cy1 & dignity 9 our :ole deportm5t & behavi\r4 ,i4 ,a mod]ation & dec5cy 9 our app>el1 su* z becomes ! pr(ession ( p]sons ^: *ief ornam5t is religion & godl9ess4 ,?is ! apo/les1 bo? ,/4 ,pet] & ,/4 ,paul1 ea* 9 _! turn1 insi/ ^u1 z a necess>y qualification ( wom5 :o pr(ess *ri/ianity1 & z an ornam5t to ! doctr9e ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/2 #a ,pet4 iii4 #b1 #c4 ,let y\r conv]sation be ) fe>2 ^: adorn+ let x n be t outw>d adorn+ ( plait+ ! hair1 & we>+ ( gold2 #a ,tim4 ii4 #i1 #aj4 ,! apo/le ,paul bids ,timo?y ! "y evangeli/ tea* ! same doctr9e & practice4 ,9 l mann]1 ,i w also t wom5 adorn !mselves 9 mode/ app>el ) %amefac$ness & sobriety2 z become? wom5 pr(ess+ godl9ess4--,n t all *ri/ians mu/ utt]ly ab&on ^? ri*] & co/ly me?ods ( ornam5t1 gold or pe>ls1 :i* ! apo/le !re makes m5tion (2 = e "o ( u %\ld we> su* raim5t z suits our "* & our age1 our company & bus9ess 9 ! _w3 ,b let n ^! be our *ief ornam5ts1 /ill rememb]+ t we are *ri/ians1 & let our app>el1 z well z our conv]sation1 %ew t we despise trifles & ?us ma9ta9 ! dignity ( our high & holy call+4 ,"h1 sai? a#bh le>n$ comm5tator1 8x is wor?y to be not$ by ! wom5 t ?is precept ought n to be slight$ by !m1 z ( little mom5t1 see+ x is s c>efully inculcat$ by ! two *ief apo/les ( ! ,jew & ,g5tile1 ,/4 ,pet] & ,/4 ,paul2 & ! contr>y is repres5t$ z a practice opposite to godl9ess40 ,nor :ile y are dress+1 %\ld y =get t y are s9n]s1 & !re=e %\ld put on %amefac$ness2 = all our ornam5ts & clo?+ are b a memorial ( our fir/ s9 & %ame4 ,& :5 we take a pride 9 our g>m5ts1 x looks z if we _h =gott5 ! orig9al ( !m1 ! loss ( our innoc5cy4 ,nor is ?is sort ( advice to be conf9$ to ! female _w3 ,=1 z ! same au?or expresses x1 8,if x be s unbecom+ a *ri/ian woman to be ?us conc]n$ 9 adorn+ & trick+ up h] body1 x mu/ be mu* m unbecom+ a *ri/ian man1 & t :i* makes him truly to des]ve ! "n ( a fop40 ,x is a tok5 ( a light & va9 m9d to be too fond ( gaudy habits1 a m9d n mu* affect$ ) s9 or ) salvation4 ,surely *ri/ians are born = great] ?+s1 & _! aim %\ld po9t at high] excell5cies ?an ^! are4 ,let _! *ief ornam5ts be ! graces ( ! ,_s1 & ! virtues ( ! he>t & life4 ,a well adorn$ body1 & a neglect$ m9d1 v ill becomes a pr(essor ( ! gospel4 ,*ri/ians %\ld look l /rang]s & pilgrims "h1 & n ?9k !mselves undress$1 unless !y are con=m$ to all ! niceties & fa%ions ( ! _w4 ,sometimes1 x may be1 we are too mu* afraid we %all n look l ! *ildr5 ( ?is _w2 :]eas ! apo/le advises u r to look l /rang]s4 ,we are travell+ homew>d ?r\gh a =eign c\ntry1 hav+ ! ornam5ts ( hol9ess on u1 :i* is ! raim5t ( heav54 ,i confess we are n requir$ to affect s+ul>ity1 nor to seek a fooli% & useless di/9ction f ! cu/oms ( our c\ntry1 :]e !y are prop]1 innoc5t1 & becom+2 = ! k+dom ( ,god does n consi/ 9 any affect$ peculi>ities ( dress or behavi\r2 b let u rememb] too1 t x is bel[ ! glory ( our "*1 & ! dignity ( our call+1 to h our ?\ghts uneasy1 if e p9 & po9t t belongs to our app>el be n plac$ 9 ! mo/ fa%ionable mann]2 to fret & rage1 if e fold ( our g>m5t be n adju/$ 9 p]fect con=mity to ! mode4 ,!n we may be said to fall %ort ( t v5]able dec5cy 9 our app>el :i* *ri/ianity %\ld tea* u1 :5 we are among ! fir/ 9 any new devis$ & gaudy fa%ions2 :5 we are "s ( ! =emo/ 9 ! gaieties ( ! age3 ,:5 we run to ! extremes ( e new mode1 & affect to vie ) ! va9e/ ( our sex3 ,:5 ! bus9ess ( dress+ is made "o ( ! mo/ frequ5t1 important1 & solemn enquiries & conc]ns ( life2 & :5 x employs "s ( our mo/ s]i\s ?\ghts1 & our w>me/ passions3 ,:5 we indulge a great] exp5ce 9 f9]y ?an our circum/ances w all[1 or our /ations require3 ,:5 we wa/e m "t 9 adorn+ ourselves1 ?an ! duties we owe to ,god or man1 w reasonably p]mit2 & especially if we intr5* ^u ! h\rs :i* %\ld be devot$ to sacr$ purposes4 ,i %\ld add also1 t !n we c]ta9ly break 9 ^u *ri/ian sobriety1 :5 we indulge su* sort ( clo?+ z 9 its own nature becomes a temptation to immode/y1 & br+s fuel to ! impure fire ( ! eyes1 or ( ! he>t4 ,i w\ld n be ?\ght to treat too l>gely ^u ?is subject or h&le x too sev]ely2 b let u rememb]1 t our bigge/ dang] 9 ?is age is excess1 & luxury1 & vanity ( m9d3 ,we are pretty secure n[-a-days f too great a c>elessness 9 ?is respect4 ,,ii4 ,gravity & sobriety 9 our spee* is ano!r "p ( t hon\rable conduct & "* :i* we ought to ma9ta91 & to :i* ! holy apo/le invites u4 ,9 ! second *apt] ( ,titus1 v]4 #f1 #g1 #h4 y h ?is direction ( ! apo/le to ,titus ! evangeli/1 h[ he ought to behave himself1 & :at he speaks to him *iefly z a m9i/]1 may be giv5 z a rule to all *ri/ians :om he mu/ in/ruct 9 all ?+s1 %ew+ ?yself a patt]n ( good works2 9 doctr9e1 or 9 disc\rse1 %ew+ incorruptness1 gravity1 & s9c]ity2 s\nd spee* t _c be condemn$1 t he t is ( ! contr>y "p may be a%am$1 hav+ no evil to say ( y4 ,he gives ! *ri/ians at ,ephesus ! same advice2 ,eph4 iv4 #bi4 ,let no corrupt communication proce$ out ( y\r m\?1 b t :i* is good to ! use ( edify+1 t x may m9i/] grace unto ! he>]s4 ,talk ( some?+ t may improve "o ano!r 9 k1 9 virtue1 9 religion3 ,& let ea* ( u be a%am$ to ?9k t we h be5 an h\r or two 9 ea* o!r's company1 & h nei!r spoke nor he>d any ?+ t is wor? remembrance4 ,h[ (t51 aft] a visit among fri5ds1 mu/ we take up ?is j & %ameful compla9t1 8,alas1 ,i h said no?+ = _! improvem5t1 nor he>d any ?+ = my own60 ,9 ,eph4 v4 #d1 ! apo/le !re secludes "s sort ( conv]sation f ! lips ( *ri/ians1 ,nei!r fil?9ess1 nor fooli% talk+1 nor je/+1 :i* are n conv5i5t1 :i* are 1 n agreeable to our pr(ession4 ,fooli% talk+ & je/+ are "h =bidd51 z well z fil?9ess4 ,by fooli% talk+1 we may suppose su* sort ( language to be int5d$1 f :i* x is impossible any pr(it or advantage1 %\ld arise to a wise or a good man4 ,& by je/+ ! apo/le "h designs su* %>p & bit+ je/s t w\nd ! reputation ( a p]son conc]n+ :om !y are spok54 ,su* a turn ( wit1 z ! orig9al ^w signifies1 t at ! same "t w\nds a good "n1 & gives a bitt] reproa*3 ,n t e ?+ pleasantly spok5 is suppos$ to be unlawful2 or t ! apo/le any :]e =bids all mann] ( mir? & je/+ 9 conv]sation2 = !re are prop] times & seasons = su* sort ( disc\rse3 ,& !re may be valuable ends 9 x too1 :5 x is innoc5tly us$1 on purpose to recreate nature1 & refre% ! m9d4 ,& h[ f> ?is may be indulg$1 ,i %all h occasion to speak t[>d ! end ( ?is s]mon4 ,,iii4 ,ano!r ?+ t is includ$ 9 ?is ^w gravity1 is hon\r & dec5cy 9 our :ole deportm5t & behavi\r4 ,ea* ( u %\ld be c>eful to ma9ta9 our public "* z a *ri/ian1 ) a due s5se ( ! dignity ( x4 ,*ri/ians %\ld be a%am$ to debase ! p[]s ( _! nature1 to practise any ?+ t is sordid & unwor?y2 nor make ! memb]s ( _! fle%1 nor ! faculties ( _! m9d1 slaves to t :i* is ridicul\s or fooli%4 ,h[ unbecom+ is x to see a *ri/ian spoil 8 c\nt5ance1 & disfigure a human face1 by practis+ all ! wild & wanton grimaces ( folly & madness6 ,to see man1 :o is made aft] ! image ( ! ,son ( ,god1 di/ort 8 body 9 ! mo/ antic po/ures1 & give up all ! hon\rs ( 8 nature to base & s5seless m]rim5t6 ,surely ! duties ( *ri/ianity lead u to no?+ bel[ ! dignity ( man4 ,"h ,i w\ld n be mi/ak51 nor d ,i pret5d t ! gospel requires su* a con/ant solemnity ( c\nt5ance & language1 z ?\gh we 7 all prea*]s1 or always prea*+4 ,!re is no ne$ to put on s]i\s airs at all times3 ,we are n b\nd to bani% mir? :5 we become *ri/ians4 ,laught] is a natural action1 & ! faculty 0 n giv5 to mank9d 9 va91 nor is ! ex]cise ( x =bidd5 = ev]4 ,! *ief ends ( x seem to be ^! two2 ei!r to recreate animal nature by expressions ( mir?1 or to put folly out ( c\nt5ance4 ,!re may be times to recreate nature1 to unb5d ! spirits f bus9ess1 & to indulge mir? among our fri5ds4 ,! wise man assures u1 !re is a "t to laugh1 z well z to m\rn4 ,!re are times prop] = weep+1 & "s p]sons may h times = danc+ too2 ,ec4 iii4 #d4 ,& 9 ! #ai? v]se ( ! x? *apt] ! same div9e writ] says1 a fea/ is made = laught]4 ,at ! mutual ent]ta9m5t ( fri5ds we may be m]ry1 & n s94 ,our holy religion only dem&s ?is ( u1 t we conf9e our mir? )9 ! limits ( virtue1 & take he$ le/ :5 we give a loose to ! sprightly p[]s ( animal nature we %\ld transgress ! rules ( piety1 or trespass ^u ?+s sacr$4 ,ano!r purpose = :i* laught] 0 made1 is to reprove & puni% folly1 & put vice out ( c\nt5ance4 ,!re are seasons :]e9 a wise man or a *ri/ian may treat "s crim9al or silly *>act]s ) ridicule & mock]y4 ,elijah ! prophet condesc5d$ ?us to correct ! prie/s & wor%ipp]s ( ,baal2 b ?is sort ( conv]sation mu/ by no means be ! bus9ess ( our lives1 & ! daily "w & lab\r ( our ?\ghts & our tongues4 ,x is ! he>t ( a fool t is 9 ! h\se ( mir?1 = he w\ld dwell !re cont9ually2 ,ec4 vii4 #d4 ,if we are always affect+ to ?r[ out "s turns ( wit ^u e occurr5ce ( life1 & tack on a je/ to e ?+ t is spok51 if we int]l9e all our disc\rse & conv]sation ) m]rim5t1 bant] & jok+1 x is v unwor?y ( t gravity & hon\r t belongs to ! *ri/ian life4 ,! second head ( disc\rse :i* ,i propos$1 is to prove t ! light ( nature1 or ! law ( reason1 requires some?+ ( ?is gravity ( spee* & behavi\r2 & ?is is manife/1 if we consid] ! nature ( man 9 opposition to ! brute t p]i%es1 or ! gr[? & age ( man 9 di/9ction f *ildr5 & babes4 #a4 ,if we consid] man 9 opposition to ! brutal _w3 ,man1 :o has a rational s\l1 %\ld act con=mable to t sublime pr9ciple )9 him1 & n devote himself to a life ( fanta/ic hum\r1 or cont5t himself ) ! "* ( an ev]la/+ trifl]4 ,:at a poor & contemptible acc\nt is x ( any p]son to say1 he is a walk+ je/1 a m]e liv+ trifle8 ,8 ?\ghts are made up ( vanity & empt9ess1 8 voice is laught]1 & 8 :ole life is compos$ ( imp]t95ces4 ,!re is a sort ( p]sons 9 ! _w :o nev] ?9k well ( !mselves b :5 !y are dress$ 9 gay attire1 & hope to comm& ! respect ( mank9d by spread+ abroad _! own f9e fea!rs4 ,_! raim5t is ! brighte/ & be/ ?+ t belongs to !m1 & !re=e !y affect to %ew x4 ,!re is ano!r sort ( m5 :o value !mselves ^u _! m]ry hum\r1 & t !y c make _! company laugh :5 !y please4 ,b ! m ref9$ & rational "p ( ! _w value all ^! creatures z !y d peacocks1 or o!r animals t imitate ! voice & actions ( man4 ,!y use !m z an ent]ta9m5t = _! eyes or e>s1 to give a fit ( div]sion1 or to pass away a m]ry h\r4 ,we g5]ally look ^u ?is k9d ( p z v wor?less ?+s1 z some?+ b5ea? ourselves & z s9k+ bel[ _! own species4 ,we seldom conv]se ) !m ^u ! level1 or to atta9 any ( ! nobl] purposes ( life4 ,we only borr[ _! wit1 or _! folly1 _! hum\r1 or _! f9]y1 = a season ( amusem5t1 & ju/ly despise !m :5 ! laugh+ h\r is at an end4 ,reason itself tells u1 t human nature 0 made = some?+ great] & bett]1 = contemplation & action mu* sup]ior to :at ^! trifl+ creatures are acqua9t$ )4 ,aga91 #b4 ,if we consid] man z he /&s 9 di/9ction f *ildhood1 surely a m grave & solemn c>riage becomes him4--,*ildr5 are pleas$ ) pa9t$ toys2 gaudy g>m5ts & s\nd+ trifles are _! *ief delight4 ,!y are ent]ta9$ ) little imp]t95ces1 agreeable to _! ignorance & ! weakness ( _! age3 ,b x is a %ame to a p]son ( well-gr[n ye>s to practise ! *ild = ev]4 ,he t devotes himself to a life ( useless idl5ess1 & treads r\nd ! circle ( p]petual mir? & amusem5t1 )\t pr(it to himself or ! _w1 is b a *ild 9 long] g>m5ts1 or an infant ( l>g] size4 ,! ?ird g5]al head leads u to consid]1 :at =cible argum5ts *ri/ianity furni%es u ) to practise ?is sobriety1 gravity & dec5cy ( behavi\r3 ,& ,i %all ?r[ !m all into a few expo/ulations4 #a4 ,d we n be> ! "n ( ,*ri/1 a sacr$ & v5]able "n8 ,& %all we ca/ disgrace ^u x by any ?+ t is mean & di%on\rable8 ,d we n pr(ess to be ! foll[]s ( a crucifi$ ,jesus1 to be disciples ( ! cross8 ,b :]e9 d we foll[ him1 if we sp5d our days 9 mir? & trifl+8 ,8 conduct 0 all holy & heav5ly1 & we c nev] look l 8 disciples1 if our conv]sation sav\r ( e>? & vanity4 ,:at a noble simplicity runs ?r\gh all 8 spee*es1 ?r\gh all ! actions & ! behavi\r ( our bless$ ,"l6 ,& h[ little d we imitate him1 if we fondly pursue ! gay follies ( life 9 our dress1 9 our spee*1 & 9 e ?+ we d6 ,no gl>+s ( affect$ wit1 nor insipid p]tness1 c add any ?+ to our "* z *ri/ians4 #b4 ,let u rememb] t we are ! sons & daught]s ( ! ,mo/ ,high ,god4 ,we pr(ess to sep>ate ourselves f ! trifl+s & imp]t95ces ( ?is _w1 z well z f ! impiety & guilt ( x4 8,come out f among !m1 sai? ! ,"l1 & ,i w be y\r ,fa!r1 & ye %all be my sons & my daught]s1 sai? ,god almighty40 ,surely ! *ildr5 ( a pr9ce %\ld behave ) solemnity & hon\r1 :5 !y are 9 ! mid/ ( ! l[] ord]s ( mank9d2 & ! *ildr5 ( ! ,k+ ( heav5 %\ld rememb] ! dignity ( _! bir?1 & _! high relation1 :5 !y are conv]sant among ! sons ( e>?4 ,_! c>riage inde$ %\ld n be pr\d & haughty to ! m5 ( ?is _w2 ,jesus1 ! only begott5 ,son1 0 meek & l[ly3 ,& !re is a sacr$ art ( ma9ta9+ a div9e humility1 among ! meane/ ( our fell[-creatures1 )\t indulg+ ! practice ( any ?+ mean & ridicul\s4 ,our bless$ ,"l 0 a companion ( fi%]m51 b n ( mimics & public je/]s4 #c4 ,let u ?9k aga91 t we are b\ght ) a high & valuable price2 we are r$eem$1 n ) corruptible ?+s1 z silv] & gold1 b ) ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/1 z ( a lamb )\t blemi% & )\t spot2 #a ,pet4 i4 #ag1 #ah4 ,& :at is x t we are r$eem$ f8 ,x is f ?is evil _w1 & f a va9 conv]sation4 ,! ,son ( ,god ha? lov$ u1 & wa%$ u 9 8 own blood1 & %all we defile ^! s\ls ( ours ) ! meannesses ( ?is life :i* ,*ri/ ha? cleans$ 9 s ri* a lav]8 ,he ha? made u k+s & prie/s unto ,god & 8 ,fa!r4 ,let u n[ & !n ask ourselves & enquire1 is our language & behavi\r becom+ su* illu/ri\s names1 su* titles1 su* hon\rs1 z are put ^u u by ! ,fa!r & ! ,son8 #d4 ,aga91 let u review our pr(ession2 ,:at is our call+8 ,:at is our design8 ,:at is our hope8 ,are we n born f above8 ,are we n pilgrims & /rang]s "h8 ,d n we pr(ess to seek a bett] c\ntry1 t is1 a heav5ly8 ,d we n live = heav5 & immortality8 ,h[ unbecom+ is x !n = *ri/ians to be p]petually light1 & va91 & fro?y8 ,h[ unbecom+ our holy & heav5ly call+1 & our ev]la/+ hopes8 ,if we are *ildr5 ( ! light & ( ! day1 let u n live z ?\gh we belong$ to ! night & d>kness3 ,let u n sleep1 nor trifle z o!rs d1 b wat* & be sob]4 ,& especially if our natural temp] be sangu9e & sprightly1 & incl9e to assume va9 airs1 !re is m ne$ ( con/ant wat*fulness ov] ! he>t & life1 & a bridle ^u ! tongue1 le/ we %\ld speak indec5cies1 & be guilty ( folly & madness4 ,"h ?is s]mon may be divid$4 ,! la/ ?+ ,i design$1 0 to propose "s directions 9 ord] to cure ! levity ( ! m9d1 & to ma9ta9 su* a dec5t gravity 9 ! c\rse ( our life z becomes ! gospel4 ,direction ,i4 ,let u m$itate (t5 on ! mo/ sublime & ! mo/ awful p>ts ( *ri/ianity2 & ?r\gh ! assi/ance ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 ^! w be effectual gu>ds aga9/ ?is vanity ( temp]4 ,! sublime tru?s ( *ri/ianity dem& our frequ5t review4 ,let u (t5 rise high 9 our ?\ghts1 & let our fai? look f> backw>ds to ! et]nal ages be=e ?is _w 04 ,let u contemplate ! love ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 9 contriv+ our salvation1 be=e he /ret*$ abroad ^! heav5s1 or laid ! f\ndations ( ?is e>?4 ,let u ?9k ( ! condesc5sion ( 8 m]cy1 :5 he *ose fall5 p]i%+ s9n]s to be ! objects ( 8 ev]la/+ love4 ,let u dwell ^u 8 compassion to man1 :5 he appo9t$ 8 own ,son to take fle% ^u him1 & to become our ,m$iator & sacrifice4 ,let u survey ) holy wond] ! v>i\s glories ( ! ,son ( ,god1 by :om & = :om all ?+s 7 made1 :o upholds all ?+s by ! ^w ( 8 p[]1 & :o is ! express image ( 8 ,fa!r4 ,let u behold him cons5t+ to hide all ^! hon\rs beh9d a veil ( fle% & blood1 walk+ ! /reets ( ,j]usalem1 & travell+ on foot ?r\gh ! villages ( ,israel1 att5d$ ) a few poor despicable m51 or surr\nd$ ) ! reproa*es ( ! blasphem+ ,jews4 ,let u look ^u ?is illu/ri\s p]son1 :o 0 ador$ by angels1 yet unkn[n & unglorifi$ among ! sons ( m51 & humbl$ ev5 to dea? & ! grave2 !n gaze on him ris+ aga9 f ! dead1 & decl>$ to be ! ,son ( ,god ) p[]1 exalt$ at ! "r-h& ( ! ,maje/y on high1 & rul+ all ! millions ( inhabitants ( ! visible & invisible worlds4 ,surely if our s\ls 7 inur$ to ! m$itation ( su* sublime wond]s z ^!1 we %\ld n easily imm]se ourselves 9 trifles & fool]ies4 ,aga91 let u m$itate on ! m awful doctr9es1 ! m solemn & dreadful tru?s ( our religion1 & ^! w be an effectual re/ra9t to a va9 temp] ( m9d4 ,let u ?9k on ! ju/ice ( ,god manife/$ 9 ! de/ruction ( s9n]s 9 all ages1 :5 x appe>$ 9 a prodigi\s flood ( wat]1 & ) a deluge ( ra9 te/ifi$ aga9/ ! wick$ness ( ! old _w2 & :5 x came d[n 9 flam+ fire ^u ,sodom1 & ^u ! cities ( ! pla94 ,let u m$itate on ! wra? ( ,god1 t has be5 reveal$ 9 num]\s in/ances aga9/ all ! ungodl9ess & unrighte\sness ( m54 ,let u contemplate t div9e & sev]e ju/ice1 t appe>$ 9 ! suff]+s & dea? ( ,god's own ,son1 :5 x pleas$ ! ,fa!r to bruise him1 & to make 8 s\l an (f]+ = s94 ,let u ?9k ( 8 agonies 9 ! g>d51 & on ! cross1 :5 he bore ! weight ( our iniquities1 & /ood 9 ! place ( s9n]s4 ,let u s5d our ?\ghts d[n to ! regions ( dea? & hell1 & behold ! fall5 angels b\nd 9 *a9s ( d>kness1 & groan+ "u pres5t torm5ts1 yet wait+ = ! day ( great] v5geance4 ,let u ?9k ) ourselves :at millions ( our fell[-s9n]s1 ! sons & daught]s ( ,adam1 lie !re bani%$ f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & torm5t$ ) fire 9 _! consci5ces )\t rem$y1 & )\t hope1 & say1 :y are n we !re too8 ,let u (t5 look =w>d to ! awful mom5t ( our dea?1 & ! "t ( our dep>ture f all ! flatt]+ sc5es ( ?is pres5t _w4 ,?is w put a damp ^u ! va9e/ m9d1 & hang ) a pa9ful weight ^u ! sons ( mir? & levity4 ,?is w be a means to re/ra9 u f t fooli% & trifl+ behavi\r1 :i* o!rwise our temp]s might incl9e u to4 ,& let u rememb] ! solemn h\r :5 we mu/ /& be=e ! tribunal ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 dive/$ ( all ^! gaudy %ews ( life1 9 :i* we are n[ ready to pride ourselves1 & !re we mu/ receive a s5t5ce )\t repeal1 :i* %all s5d u to heav5 or to hell at once1 & fix our ev]la/+ /ate4 ,^! are t]rors or glories too solemn to be trifl$ )2 ^! are ?\ghts t w hold our s\ls awake & s]i\s1 ?is w pres]ve t gravity ( m9d :i* becomes a *ri/ian1 & keep u 9 a prep>$ temp] to fulfil pres5t duty1 & to wait ! f9al ev5t ( all ?+s4 ,,ii4 ,if we w\ld ma9ta9 t v5]able dec5cy 9 our frame ( _s1 & 9 our deportm5t1 :i* becomes ! gospel1 let u set ourselves ab\t "s useful employm5t = ! s]vice ( ,god1 or our fell[-creatures1 or = our own be/ improvem5t4 ,if ,satan f9d ! m9d empty ( ?\ght1 & ! h&s void ( all bus9ess1 he w be ready to fill !m ) temptations to iniquity & mis*ief3 ,& ! trifl]s ( ?is _w w be ready to seize ^u su* a p]son z a fit p>tn] = _! imp]t95ces1 & allure him into follies b5ea? ! dignity ( human nature1 & ! "* ( a *ri/ian4 ,i h (t5 piti$ "s ( ! dep5d5ts ( hon\rable & weal?y families ( bo? sexes1 ! unhapp9ess ( ^: education has giv5 !m no?+ to d1 nor taught !m to employ _! h&s or _! m9ds3 ,!re=e !y sp5d _! h\rs 9 saunt]+1 n kn[+ :i!r to g1 & are at a loss :at to d ) !mselves to we> _! life away4 ,^u ?is acc\nt !y give !mselves up sometimes to ! mean & sc&al\s pleasures ( ! l[e/ ( ! p1 & sp5d _! h\rs 9 *att]+ & vulg> m]rim5t4 ,!y make ! bus9ess ( _! dress ! /udy & lab\r ( half ! day1 & sp5d ano!r "p ( x 9 trifl+ disc\rse & laught]1 & 9 scatt]+ je/s & sc&al ^u _! neighb\rs or acqua9tance4 ,all ^! pieces ( folly & immorality w\ld be rectifi$1 if !y w\ld b f9d out = !mselves "s daily & prop] bus9ess to be employ$ 94 ,k+ ,solomon at 8 leisure h\rs /udi$ natural & moral philosophy1 he disc\rs$ ( ! nature ( vegetables1 f ! c$> to ! hyssop1 & ( bea/s1 birds1 & fi%es besides 8 prov]bs & rules ( prud5ce = ! gov]nm5t ( human life2 #a ,k+s iv4 #cb1 #cc4 ,/4 ,paul1 :5 he 0 n employ$ 9 8 sacr$ "w1 yet he w\ld n be idle2 & hav+ no ne$ to /udy = 8 s]mons :i* he _h by inspiration1 !re=e he wr\ght ) 8 h&s at t5t-mak+1 & ma9ta9$ himself by x3 8,n1 says he1 because we h n p[] to eat y\r bread :ile we tea* y ! gospel3 b to make ourselves an example to y40 ,see ,acts xviii4 #c4 & #b ,!ss4 iii4 #h1 #i4 ,& good ,dorcas1 :5 %e _h no bus9ess ( h] own1 made coats & g>m5ts = ! poor2 ,acts ix4 #cf1 #ci4 ,su* hon\rable examples z ^! des]ve our imitation4 ,,iii4 ,let u keep a /rict wat* ov] ourselves :5 we indulge mir?1 & set a d\ble gu>d ^u ! seasons ( recreation & div]tisem5t4 ,! rules ( religion d n s re/ra9 u f ! common ent]ta9m5ts ( life1 z to r5d] u melan*oly creatures1 & unfit = company4 ,!re is no ne$ to become m]e mopes or h]mits1 9 ord] to be *ri/ians4 ,! gospel does n deprive u ( su* joys z belong to our natures1 b x ref9es & height5s our delights4 ,x draws our s\ls f>!r away f mean & brutal pleasures1 & raises !m to manly satisfactions1 to ent]ta9m5ts wor?y ( a rational nature1 wor?y ( a creature t is made 9 ! image ( ,god4 ,! innoc5t ent]ta9m5ts ( life are n utt]ly =bidd5 to *ri/ians1 b are regulat$ by ! gospel4 ,:5 we h consid]$ & f\nd !m to be lawful1 !n !y are to be regulat$ ^! two ways4--#a4 ,all our recreations & div]tisem5ts mu/ h "s valuable end propos$4 #b4 ,we mu/ di/+ui% ! prop] "t & season ( !m1 & conf9e our div]sions to t season4 #a4 ,!y mu/ always h "s valuable end propos$4 ,! *ief & mo/ useful design ( !m is to make u m *e>ful & fitt] = "s h\rs or days ( s]vice aft]w>ds4 ,recreation mu/ n be our trade or bus9ess1 b m]ely us$ z a means to prep>e u = ! valuable bus9esses ( life4 ,! scripture inde$ tells u1 t 8( e idle ^w t m5 %all speak1 !re %all be an acc\nt giv5 9 ! day ( judgm5t20 ,mat4 xii4 #cf4 ,& mu* m ( idle h\rs & actions4 ,b ?is do? n utt]ly exclude all mann] ( recreations1 or all words ( pleasantry1 :i* may be innoc5tly & prop]ly us$ ^u "s occasions2 b :atsoev] words1 :atsoev] conv]sation1 :atsoev] sort ( pleasurable ent]ta9m5ts1 we indulge ourselves 91 :i* h no valuable end1 no useful design 9 !m3 ,^! w be> b an ill aspect be=e ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/4 ,we %all n be able to give a tol]able acc\nt ( su* idle words or h\rs at t day2 & x is ! judge himself :o tells u s1 & adds 8 ,am5 to x4 ,x is prop] m especially = p]sons t are ( a melan*oly temp]1 or t h p]haps be5 ov]:elm$ ) bodily diseases1 or ov]load$ ) "s sorr[s1 or c>es1 or bus9esses ( life1 to give !mselves a little loose or div]sion n[ & !n 9 delightful conv]sation1 or o!r recreations & ex]cises4 ,^! may be z useful z a glass ( w9e to refre% nature1 to make ! he>t glad1 & ! spirits lightsome2 = !y t5d to fit ?is animal body ( ours = bett] s]vice to ! s\l 9 future duties t ,god calls u to3 ,& s long z we conf9e our recreations to ?is design1 & keep ?is end 9 view1 our words ( pleasantry 9 private conv]sation1 & ev5 our recreations1 & div]sions t are m public1 may be agreeable to ! m9d & w ( ,god2 = x is 8 w1 t our :ole nature1 fle% & _s1 %\ld be kept 9 ! fitte/ frame = duty4 ,& "s natures are s con/itut$1 t !y w h>dly be kept 9 a temp] fit = duty1 )\t "s div]tisem5ts & recreations4 ,:]e ?is !re=e is ! end1 ^! practices _c be call$ idle1 t is1 imp]t95t1 & to no purpose4 ,b :]e no reasonable design is propos$1 sports & m]rim5ts are h>dly to be def5d$1 = all rational creatures ought to act ) a view to "s valuable end4 #b4 ,ano!r regulation :i* ought to be giv5 to all our div]sions1 is ?is2 we %\ld n>r[ly wat*1 le/ ! "t ( our recreations intrude ^u ! h\rs & seasons ( bus9ess or ( religion4 ,!re is a "t to laugh1 ! wise man tells u1 z well z a "t to lab\r or to pray2 b laught] mu/ be conf9$ to its prop] place & prop] "t1 & n intr5* ^u ! season :]e affairs ( bigg] importance1 & matt]s ( grave & s]i\s consequ5ce %\ld be transact$4 ,consci5ce has some?+ to d 9 matt]s ( recreation z well z 9 our religi\s or civil affairs3 ,& z x c nev] be lawful to rob ,god or our families ( any ( ! "t t %\ld be devot$ to _! s]vice1 on purpose to lay x out 9 div]sion1 s nei!r is x by any means prop] to let ! seasons ( div]sion come too ne> ! seasons ( wor%ip4 ,:5 a loose is giv5 to all ! natural p[]s 9 mir? & pleasure1 !y are n s easily recollect$ all at once = ! sacr$ s]vice ( religion4 ,nor %\ld we run ha/ily away f ! duties ( wor%ip1 & plunge ourselves into ! mid/ ev5 ( innoc5t m]rim5t2 = ?is w\ld look z ?\gh we 7 we>y ( devotion1 & long$ to be at play4 ,a wise *ri/ian w divide 8 times aright1 & make all ! p>ts ( 8 conduct to succe$ "o ano!r 9 a dec5t ord]4 ,besides1 ! h\rs ( recreation %\ld n be multipli$ by ^? p]sons :o h lea/ ne$ ( !m2 su* are p]sons ( a *e>ful & heal?y con/itution3 ,& !y w be us$ m sp>+ly by *ri/ians ( matur] age1 & long] /&+ 9 religion4 ,z a *ild gr[s up t[>d man1 he leaves (f ! imp]t95ces ( infancy1 & ! sports & trifles ( *ildhood2 & z a man gr[s up m & m t[>d a p]fect *ri/ian1 8 me?ods ( pleasure w be *ang$ f light & gay1 to t :i* is grave & solid4 ,to conclude ?is subject1 ,i w\ld m5tion only "o p[]ful motive to pres]ve *ri/ian gravity1 & t is1 t h]eby ! temp] ( y\r _s w be bett] prep>$ = e religi\s duty1 :e!r x be pray] or praise1 & bett] fitt$ to meet e provid5ce1 :e!r x be prosp]\s or afflictive3 ,:]eas ^? :o p]petually indulge a m]ry temp] ( m9d1 :5 a prosp]\s provid5ce att5ds !m1 !y are tempt$ to excessive vanity & c>nal joy2 _! he>ts are n fill$ ) ?ankfulness to t ,god f :om _! m]cies come1 be+ too ?\ghtless & reg>dless ( ! orig9al donor4 ,on ! o!r h&1 :5 affliction smites !m1 !y are 9 dang] ( despis+ ! /roke ( ! rod1 nor does ! correction ( _! heav5ly ,fa!r make s deep & useful an impression ^u _! _s z x ought to d4 ,:5 9 ! c\rse ( our lives we ma9ta9 su* a grave & compos$ frame z becomes a *ri/ian1 we f9d our he>ts m ready = all ! duties ( wor%ip4 ,we are prep>$ to receive evil tid+s z well z good1 & to att5d on ! w ( ,god 9 all 8 outgo+s ( provid5ce4 ,we are ready to receive messages ( sorr[1 or ! summons ( dea?1 = we are /ill conv]s+ ) ,god3 ,we keep ! invisible _w 9 ! eye ( our fai?3 ,& our spirits are ready prep>$ to dep>t f ! fle%1 & to meet our ,god & our ,savi\r 9 ! unkn[n regions ( light & immortality4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxiii4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,gravity1 ,dec5cy1 c4 ,are we n sons & heirs ( ,god8 ,are we n b\ght ) ,jesus' blood8 ,d we n hope = heav5ly joys1 ,& %all we /oop to trifl+ toys8 ,c laught] fe$ ?' immortal m9d8 ,7 spirits ( cele/ial k9d ,made = a je/1 = sport & play1 ,to we> our "t1 & wa/e ! day8 ,do? va9 disc\rse or empty mir? ,well suit ! hon\rs ( our bir?8 ,%all we be fond ( gay attire1 ,:i* *ildr5 love1 & fools admire8 ,:at if we we> ! ri*e/ ve/1 ,peacocks & flies are bett] dre/3 ,?is fle%1 ) all its gaudy =ms1 ,mu/ drop to du/ & fe$ ! worms4 ,"l1 raise our he>ts & passions high]1 ,t\* our va9 s\ls ) sacr$ fire2 ,!n ) an elevat$ eye ,we'll pass ^! glitt]+ trifles by4 ,we'll look on all ! toys bel[ ,) su* disda9 z angels d1 ,& wait ! call t bids u rise ,to promis'd mansions 9 ! skies4 ,footnote #bh3 ,dr4 ,:itby4 ,,s]mon ,,xxiv4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,ju/ice1 c4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4--,:atsoev] ?+s are true1 :atsoev] ?+s are hone/1 or grave1 :atsoev] ?+s are j----?9k on ^! ?+s4 ---- ,9 _m p>ts ( ! sacr$ writ+s1 !re appe>s a v close connexion ( ! subjects :i* are h&l$2 a natural ord] is obs]v$1 & a beautiful transition made f "o to ! o!r3 ,b ?is is n to be expect$ 9 e text1 nor is x at all necess>y t x %\ld be s4 ,:5 ,/4 ,paul enum]ates sev]al virtues or vices1 he sometimes heaps !m toge!r1 & do? n design any regul>ity or natural ord] 9 plac+ !m4 ,our comm5tators !re=e 9 su* cases1 :5 !y are once resolv$ to f9d ^! beauties & connections :]e ! holy writ] did n int5d !m1 !y (t5times torture & /ra9 bo? _! own inv5tion1 & ! words ( scripture4 ,?us1 ,i fe>1 ,i %\ld d1 if ,i w\ld attempt to give a reason :y ! apo/le 9 ?is collection ( virtues1 nam$ gravity or dec5cy be=e ju/ice1 :i* is ( s mu* great] importance 9 ! *ri/ian life4 ,i take !m !re=e 9 ! ord] 9 :i* !y lie2 & hav+ treat$ ( tru? & gravity1 ,i proce$ n[ to consid] ! ?ird piece ( morality :i* he m5tions1 t is1 ju/ice1 ,:atsoev] ?+s are j1--?9k on ^! ?+s2 let ^! be ! objects ( y\r m$itation & ( y\r practice4 ,& "h if ,i %\ld ent]ta9 y 9 two disc\rses ) ?is s+le subject ( ju/ice1 ,i hope ,i %all n exce$ ! limits ( y\r pati5ce3 ,= x is :at ! apo/le frequ5tly insi/s ^u z a glory to *ri/ianity1 t ^? t pr(ess x be j or righte\s4 ,y :o h fix$ y\r hope on ! grace ( ,god1 & h a design to hon\r ! gospel1 to y ,i w\ld recomm5d ?is great duty ( ! law1 & t 9 ?is me?od3 ,i4 ,i %all endeav\r to %ew :at is ! g5]al nature ( ?is ju/ice1 & lay d[n ! univ]sal rule ( x4--,,ii4 ,discov] 9 v>i\s special in/ances :at ^? ?+s are1 :i* are j1 or :]e9 our ju/ice or righte\sness mu/ appe>4--,,iii4 ,i %all give "s pro( ( ?is great duty ( ju/ice or righte\sness by ! light ( nature1 & accord+ to ! law ( reason4--,,iv4 ,%ew :at =cible influ5ce ! gospel ( ,*ri/ has to recomm5d ju/ice to y\r m$itation & practice4--,v4 ,propose a few directions h[ to gu>d y\rselves aga9/ temptations to inju/ice1 or r po9t out "s ( ! *ief spr+s ( inju/ice1 t y may avoid !m4 ,& :ile ,i proce$ 9 ?is "w1 y w rejoice inw>dly if y f9d y\r own consci5ces s9c]ely answ]+ to ! *>act]s ( ?is virtue 9 any good measure3 ,& if !re be any %all f9d himself a guilty s9n]1 & v defici5t 9 ?is practice1 let him be reprov$1 a%am$1 & am5d4 ,fir/ !n1 ,let u consid] ! nature ( ?is ju/ice1 & :at is ! mo/ univ]sal rule ( x4 ,9 g5]al1 ju/ice consi/s 9 giv+ to e "o _! due4 ,accord+ to ! /ations 9 :i* ,god has plac$ u1 & accord+ to ! sev]al relations 9 :i* provid5ce has jo9$ u to our fell[-creatures1 e p]son we conv]se ) ha? some?+ due to him2 & ?is we are b\nd to pay z m51 & mu* m z *ri/ians4 ,b s9ce cases & circum/ances are inf9ite1 & x is impossible = any book to conta91 or any man to receive & rememb] s _m special rules = ju/ice1 z !re may be occurr+ circum/ances 9 ! _w1 :i* require ! practice ( x2 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ has !re=e giv5 u "o %ort rule :]eby to judge :at is due to e man1 & fitt$ x to e purpose3 ,mat4 vii4 #ab4 ,all ?+s :atsoev] ye w\ld t m5 %\ld d unto y1 d ye ev5 s to !m2 ,= ?is is ! law & ! prophets4 ,i confess !re may happ5 9 human affairs "s cases ( su* exce$+ intricacy & difficulty1 t v few p]sons h skill en\gh to det]m9e precisely :at is due1 or :at w\ld be /rictly j & righte\s3 ,nor w ?is rule infallibly lead u into ! p]fect k ( x2 b ev5 9 su* cases1 a s9c]e hone/ man consult+ 8 own consci5ce1 & ask+1 :at he ?\ght reasonable t 8 neighb\r1 9 ! l case1 %\ld d to him1 w\ld seldom w&] f> f /rict ju/ice2 & by practis+ agreeably to ?is g5]al law1 w\ld approve 8 conduct bo? 9 ! sight ( ,god & m54 ,?us our bless$ ,savi\r ha? set up a c\rt ( equity 9 ! brea/ ( e man4 ,?is rule is easy to be und]/ood1 & ready to be appli$ ^u e occasion4 ,! meane/ ( !m may le>n & practise x1 & ! highe/ are b\nd to obey x4 ,?is is t div9e & compreh5sive rule ( ju/ice or righte\sness1 by :i* y mu/ regulate all y\r actions1 & give e "o _! due3 8,d to o!rs1 z y w\ld h !m d to y30 ,n z an unreasonable self-love w\ld wi% to receive f o!rs1 b z y\r own consci5ce w\ld ?9k x reasonable o!rs %\ld d to y1 z ,i h expla9$ x at l>ge 9 a s]mon on t text4#bi ,! second ?+ propos$1 0 to discov] 9 v>i\s in/ances :at ^? ?+s are :i* are j1 or :]e9 our righte\sness mu/ appe>4 ,"h x is necess>y to di/+ui% ju/ice into t :i* belongs to magi/rates1 & t :i* belongs to private p]sons4 ,t :i* belongs to magi/rates is call$ di/ributive ju/ice1 because x divides & di/ributes su* rew>ds & puni%m5ts z are due to e "o1 accord+ to ! m]it or dem]it ( ! p]son2 & ?is is done ei!r by ! law & light ( nature1 or by ! laws ( ! l& 9 :i* we dwell4 ,n[ 9 ?is sort ( ju/ice ! g5]al rule ( our ,savi\r1 ( :i* we h be5 speak+1 is ( excell5t & con/ant use4 ,let a pr9ce or a magi/rate place himself 9 ! room ( a subject or inf]ior1 & ask :at is equitable & j t 8 gov]nor %\ld practise t[>d him1 & let t be ! measure ( 8 own conduct t[>d 8 subjects or inf]iors3 ,let him ex]cise 8 au?ority accord+ to ?is sacr$ rule ( righte\sness4 ,b 9 our sep>ate assemblies we h v little ne$ to speak ( ! duty ( magi/rates1 or ( di/ributive ju/ice1 s9ce !re are v few ( t rank & ord] ( m5 among our he>]s4 ,we h reason to give he>ty ?anks to our pres5t gov]nors1 :o di/ribute s mu* ju/ice to u1 z to give u ! lib]ty ( wor%ipp+ ,god 9 a mann] t diff]s f !irs4 ,i apply myself !re=e imm$iately to consid] t ju/ice :i* belongs *iefly to private p]sons1 & :i* is _! duty to practise4 ,?is is call$ commutative ju/ice4 ,?is is t equity ( deal+1 t mutual ex*ange ( b5efits1 & r5d]+ to e "o _! due1 :i* is necess>y betwe5 man & man1 9 ord] to ! common welf>e ( ea* o!r4 ,?is is t ju/ice t is due f e p]son t[>d 8 neighb\r1 :e!r he be sup]ior1 inf]ior1 or equal3 ,& ,i ?9k ! foll[+ in/ances :i* ,i %all m5tion1 w compreh5d mo/ ( ! cases :]e9 ! practice ( ju/ice is requir$3 ,i4 ,x is j t we hon\r1 rev]5ce & respect ^? :o are our sup]iors 9 any k9d2 :e!r p>5ts1 ma/]s1 magi/rates1 m9i/]s1 or tea*]s1 or :atsoev] o!r "* ( sup]iority !re be 9 ! natural1 ! civil1 or ! religi\s life2 o!rwise we d n pay !m _! due4 ,hon\r & ob$i5ce are due to p>5ts4 ,x is ! fir/ comm& ( ! second table4 ,hon\r ?y fa!r & ?y "m1 t ?y days may be long 9 ! l&4 ,*ildr5 obey y\r p>5ts1 = ?is is "r 9 ! ,"l4 ,manife/ y\r affectionate duty t[>d !m4 ,pay all due submission to _! comm&s1 & all hon\rable reg>d to _! advice4 ,hon\r ! k+ z supreme1 & o!r m9i/]s ( ju/ice z subord9ate to him1 & submit to !m 9 all ! j executions ( _! au?ority3 ,?is is due f subjects to pr9ces4 ,s]vants1 be ob$i5t to !m t are y\r ma/]s accord+ to ! fle%1 9 s+l5ess ( he>t z unto ,*ri/1 ) good-w1 do+ s]vice z to ! ,"l1 & n to m54 ,y\r fai?ful1 dilig5t1 & *e]ful s]vice is _! due4 ,let ^? t lab\r 9 ! ^w & doctr9e be c\nt$ wor?y ( d\ble hon\r1 t is1 ( respect & ma9t5ance3 ,x is due to !m 9 ! *ur* :]e !y are set z eld]s1 if !y rule well4 ,i m5tion ^! h9ts b v briefly1 & = ! mo/ "p 9 ! language ( scripture1 z in/ances :]e9 ^! *>act]s ( sup]iority dem& hon\r & duty f inf]iors4 ,i grant !re may be o!r obligations to respect & hon\r our sup]iors 9 "s ( ^! cases1 besides ! m]e law ( ju/ice3 b ?is law ( commutative ju/ice t ,i am n[ treat+ (1 obliges u to x4 ,! light ( nature & scripture bo? suppose & oblige p>5ts to take c>e ( _! *ildr51 to advise & in/ruct1 n\ri% & provide = !m2 !re=e ob$i5ce & hon\r becomes _! due4 ,! comm& ( submission giv5 to subjects1 supposes & obliges pr9ces & rul]s to protect & def5d !m f all injury4 ,! precept ( *e>ful & will+ ob$i5ce giv5 to s]vants1 supposes & obliges ma/]s to d ! same ?+s unto !m2 t is1 to treat !m ) good-w1 & *e>fully give !m _! food & clo?+1 or _! wages & hire2 ,eph4 vi4 #i4 ,nature & scripture suppose m9i/]s & tea*]s to be capable & will+ to give good advice1 c\nsel1 & in/ruction to ^? :o are y\ng]1 or :o accept ( _! prea*+2 !re=e let respect & hon\r be paid :]e x is due4 ,x is ! f\ndation & rule ( commutative ju/ice 9 all ^! in/ances1 t :il/ inf]iors are oblig$ to pay due reg>ds to ^? t are above !m1 ! sup]iors are equally oblig$ to conf] ^? b5efits on p]sons ( a l[] "*1 :i* ! law ( ,god1 & ! light ( nature require2 b "s ( ! cases ,i h m5tion$1 w fall 9 naturally "u ! foll[+ p>ticul>s4 ,,ii4 ,ano!r in/ance ( commutative ju/ice1 is ! p>ticul> k9dness t is due to ne> relations4 ,?is is a v beautiful & a pleasant "p ( life1 :]e x is well manag$1 ?is affectionate & delightful ex*ange ( good turns "o = ano!r4 ,n[ t x is due to ne> relatives1 accord+ to ! appo9tm5t ( ,god1 w be made evid5t 9 ?is mann]3 ,god1 ! great ,creator ( all ?+s1 c\ld h produc$ all m5 imm$iately by 8 own p[]1 & h made !m arise up 9 sev]al successions ( "t1 )\t su* a propagation or dep5dance "o ^u ano!r1 if he _h pleas$2 & !n !re w\ld h be5 none ( ^! t5d] & engag+ relations ( fa!r1 son1 & bro!r4 ,b ! wise ,creator ha? orda9$ o!rwise2 he ha? appo9t$ su* me?ods = ! build+ ( families1 & cont9u+ mank9d 9 ! _w1 z b9d e s\l ( u by ! ties ( nature to "o ano!r2 ,acts xvii4 #bf4 ,( "o blood ha? ,god made all ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,& ^? t are ne>] a-k9 to "o ano!r1 especially 9 ! same family1 z bre?r5 & si/]s1 ought to look ^u !mselves "u m peculi> & mutual obligations to d k9dnesses = ea* o!r 9 ! fir/ place1 accord+ to _! capacity4 ,! obligation lies on ea* p>ty1 because x lies ^u ! o!r4 ,my bro!r is b\nd to love & help me1 !re=e x is my duty to help & love my bro!r3 ,= a bro!r is born = adv]sity2 ,prov4 xvii4 #ag4 ,x is ! sov]eign w ( ,heav51 t !re %\ld be su* ne> relations1 :o %\ld be b\nd by ! law ( creation & duty to protect1 to support1 & assi/ "o ano!r 9 a "t ( adv]sity3 ,?is is ! design ( ,god ! ,creator1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 provid5ce1 9 8 subdivision & propagation ( all ! families ( ! e>?4 ,& z x is a piece ( ju/ice to conf] ?is mutual help :i* is due to ne> relations1 s !re is some?+ ( ju/ice too 9 our di/+ui%+ acts ( k9dness & assi/ance accord+ to diff]5ce ( necessity1 & accord+ to diff]5ce ( m]it4 ,i _c believe ,i am b\nd to love or s]ve e bro!r1 or e si/]1 ) equal degree ( affection & k9dness1 :atsoev] _! "* be1 :e!r virtu\s or vici\s3 ,nor to be/[ equal b5efits ^u !m1 :]e !re is n equal necessity3 ?is c nev] be ( a div9e appo9tm5t4 ,& ?\gh !re is "s duty1 "s k9dness1 "s assi/ance always due to ^? t are our ne> relatives1 yet ?is v rule ( ju/ice obliges u to give m respect or love to ^? t are 9 !mselves m hon\rable & wor?y1 & ^? :o m]it m at our h&s1 may reasonably expect x4 ,?is w f>!r appe> f ! next p>ticul>4 ,,iii4 ,ano!r in/ance ( ju/ice is1 love to ^? t love u1 & gratitude to ^? t h done u good4 ,^? t h be5 s]viceable to u 9 ! conc]ns ( our s\ls1 or our bodies1 dem& k9dness f u1 & returns ( s]vice1 accord+ to _! b5efits1 & our capacity4 ,let u fir/ take notice ( ! gratitude t is due = spiritual b5efits4 ,! *ri/ian ,galatians1 :o 7 conv]t$ f idolatry & hea!nism1 & reconcil$ to ,god by ! prea*+ ( ,/4 ,paul1 _h su* a p[]ful & p5etrat+ s5se ( _! obligations to him1 t if x 7 possible1 sai? ! apo/le1 ,i be> y record1 ye w\ld h pluck$ out y\r own eyes1 & giv5 !m to me2 ,gal4 iv4 #ae4 ,& :5 ! same apo/le writes to ,philemon1 :o 0 conv]t$ to ! fai? by 8 m9i/ry1 he g5tly ins9uates ! obligations he 0 "u2 ?\gh ,i d n ?9k prop] to tell !e1 sai? he1 h[ ?\ owe/ unto me ev5 ?9e own self2 v]4 #ai4 ,/4 ,paul speaks ^u ?is pr9ciple 9 _m places ( 8 epi/le2 #a ,cor4 ix4 #aa4 ,if we h s[n unto y spiritual ?+s1 is x a great ?+ if we %\ld reap y\r c>nal ?+s8 ,& :5 he gives an acc\nt ( ! contribution :i* ! *ri/ians ( ,mac$onia & ,a*aia made = ! poor sa9ts at ,j]usalem1 he expresses himself ?us3 ,x ha? pleas$ !m v]ily to make ?is contribution1 & _! debtors !y are4 ,= if ! ,g5tiles h be5 made p>tak]s ( _! spiritual ?+s1 _! duty is also to m9i/] unto !m 9 c>nal ?+s2 because x 0 f ! ,jews t ! gospel fir/ came =?1 & 0 prea*$ among ! ,g5tiles2 ,rom4 xv4 #bg4 ,!re is "s sort ( gratitude due also to ^? :o by _! writ+s1 or m especially by _! conv]sation or in/ructions1 h improv$ our und]/&+s1 & add$ to our k 9 ?+s natural or moral1 z well z div9e4 ,!re are "s p]sons 9 ! _w1 :o h advanc$ _! intellectuals 9 a v s5sible mann]1 by ! company ( _! fri5ds1 b !y h s mu* ( pride & self reign+ 9 !m1 t !y refuse to ackn[l$ge x3 ,!y w\ld fa9 h ! _w believe t x is ! ri* soil ( _! own und]/&+ has produc$ ?is h>ve/ ( itself3 ,!y are ambiti\s & fond to h x ?\ght t _! notions are all _! own4 ,?\gh !y plum$ !mselves ) borr[$ fea!rs1 !y are unwill+ to confess :5ce !y receiv$ !m1 & pret5d !y are ow+ to nature only4 ,b pride is a secret vice1 & a curs$ spr+ ( inju/ice 9 m in/ances ?an "o1 z ,i %all %ew h]eaft]4 ,aft] ! b5efits be/[$ on our s\ls1 we ought to consid] :at is due to ^? t h s]v$ our bodies1 or our natural life4 ,^? t h heal$ our diseases1 t h sav$ u f imm95t dang]s & calamities1 or pres5t dea?2 ^? t h f$ or clo!d u1 or support$ life :5 we 7 poor & de/itute3 ,all ^! des]ve p>ticul> k9ds ( remembrance1 & due returns ( s]vice4 ,^? t h ei!r v9dicat$ our hon\r1 or increas$ our reputation1 & spread our good "n 9 ! _w1 /& entitl$ also to "s agreeable returns ( b5efit4 ,d n let u imag9e !n1 t gratitude is a m]e h]oic virtue1 t we may pay or n pay at our pleasure2 = nature dictates x to u1 z a piece ( /rict commutative ju/ice1 & equity ( deal+ betwe5 man & man4 ,we may be v prop]ly said to treat our neighb\r unju/ly1 if we refuse to s]ve him aga91 :o ha? fir/ s]v$ u1 :5 8 di/ress$ circum/ances %all require our assi/ance4 ,!re are "s cases inde$ :]e9 ! p]son :o is oblig$ by 8 neighb\r's k9dness1 _c possibly make a return equal to ! b5efit receiv$1 )\t ru9+ himself & 8 family1 or expos+ himself mu* m ?an 8 neighb\r did to s]ve him4 ,!re are cases :]e9 ! p]son :o ha? oblig$ u1 may ov]-rate 8 k9dness1 & und]value all our ackn[l$gm5ts3 ,he may require mo/ unreasonable returns1 & ?9k he is nev] suffici5tly recomp5s$4 ,!re are cases also :]e9 ! b5efactor may rep5t ( 8 pa/ s]vices1 may endeav\r to take away ! b5efit be/[$1 may )\t reason comm5ce a resolute enmity1 & d :at 9 him lies to cancel all =m] obligations3 ,9 su* circum/ances z ^!1 ! obligation ( gratitude may be dim9i%$1 & p]haps may cease altoge!r4 ,& ?\gh sometimes1 9 ^! v cases1 !re may be high & heavy *>ges ( +ratitude br\ght by ! fir/ b5efactor aga9/ a p]son ( a v grateful m9d2 yet ^! accusations may be utt]ly unju/ 9 ! sight ( ,god1 :o kn[e? & weighe? all circum/ances 9 a righte\s balance4 ,b :]e no su* b>s are laid 9 ! way1 x is evid5t t ! practice ( gratitude1 & a mutual return ( b5efits1 is b a piece ( natural ju/ice4 ,! v publicans & s9n]s d good to ^?1 t d good to !m3 ,mat4 v4 #df4 ,luke viii4 #cb4 ,,iv4 ,ano!r piece ( ju/ice is1 ! paym5t ( ! full due to ^? :om we b>ga9 or deal )1 :e!r ! contract be made =mally 9 words1 or impli$ 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 accord+ to ! cu/oms ( mank9d4 ,& "u ?is head1 n only ^? :o buy & sell1 :o l5d & borr[2 b all ranks & degrees ( mank9d1 :o h any comm]ce ) ea* o!r1 are includ$1 f ! pr9ce ^u ! ?rone1 to ! day-lab\r] 9 ! high-ways & h$ges4 ,! v notion ( commutative ju/ice implies ! giv+ "o good ?+ 9 b>t] ( ex*ange = ano!r4 ,& all comm]ce among/ m5 0 orig9ally c>ri$ on ?is way1 viz4 ! husb&man gave corn1 ! grazi] cattle2 ! drap] gave clo?2 ! artific]s & lab\r]s _! skill & "w2 ! pr9ce & ri* man gave food & protection2 ! poor & ! subject gave _! att5dance & s]vice3 ,& ?us mank9d liv$ by an ex*ange ( b5efits4 ,b :5 !y f\nd _m inconv5i5ces arise f ?is mann] ( deal+1 !y contriv$ ano!r way ( ex*anges1 & t is by money1 :i* by univ]sal agreem5t is made ! common measure ( all ?+s 9 contract3 ,& s9ce t "t1 skill & lab\r1 att5dance & s]vices are ex*ang$ = money1 z well z goods & m]*&izes4 ,n[ h]e9 consi/s ! practice ( ju/ice1 t e "o r5d] to 8 neighb\r t :i* is due ^u ! acc\nt ( any ( ^! b5efits or conv5i5cies ( life he receives f him4 ,let u give ! fir/ place to k+s & rul]s 9 ?is disc\rse1 z ju/ice requires4 ,?\gh ! di/ribution ( special rew>ds & puni%m5ts may h some?+ 9 x ( a di/9ct nature1 yet ! common protection :i* !y owe all _! subjects1 & ! ob$i5ce & tribute :i* _! subjects owe !m ^u t acc\nt1 are prop]ly a "p ( commutative ju/ice4 ,by _! oa? ( magi/racy1 & by our engagem5ts ( allegiance express$ or impli$1 we b>ga9 ) !m = protection1 & we ought to pay !m tribute4 ,!y accept ( a high & heavy *>ge1 & agree to execute ! laws ( ! l& = ! good ( ! p3 ,!re=e n only ! purses1 b ! consci5ces ( ! p are "u obligations to pay taxes to ! magi/rate = ! support ( 8 gov]n+ p[]1 & ! ma9t5ance ( 8 hon\r & au?ority1 t he may ! bett] fulfil ! glori\s & useful "w4 ,?is is :at ! apo/le insi/s ^u1 & argues 9 t kn[n place1 ! xiii4 *apt] to ! ,romans2 ,rul]s are orda9$ ( ,god1 n = a t]ror to good works1 b to ! evil4 ,! rul] is ! m9i/] ( ,god to !e = good1 & he be>e? n ! sword 9 va92 he is an av5g] to execute wra? ^u him t do? evil4 ,:]e=e ye mu/ ne$s be subject1 n only = wra?1 t is1 = fe> ( 8 ang]3 b = consci5ce sake1 z a matt] ( ju/ice & duty3 ,& = ?is cause also pay tribute4 ,& x is to be not$1 ! apo/le puts our duty 9 ?is respect ^u ! foot ( ju/ice2 v]4 #g4 ,r5d] !re=e to all _! dues2 t is1 :atsoev] ?+s are j1 p]=m to !m2 r5d] tribute to :om tribute is due1 cu/om to :om cu/om1 fe> to :om fe>1 hon\r to :om hon\r4 ,z ! paym5t ( tribute & taxes to ^? :o und]take our protection1 def5ce1 & safety1 is a necess>y duty2 s ! paym5t ( a sal>y to a tea*]1 ( wages to a s]vant1 ( money or m]*&ize to a trad]1 ( hire to ! workman1 are o!r p>ts ( ju/ice4 ,let n ! lab\r] t ha? reap$ d[n y\r fields1 or wr\ght 9 y\r s]vice1 g )\t 8 hire1 :i* 0 a practice ! apo/le reproa*$ 9 8 days2 ,james v4 #d4 ,! law ( ,moses is v /rict 9 ?is matt]2 ,deut4 xxiv4 #ad1 #ae4 ,?\ %alt n oppress a hir$ s]vant t is poor & ne$y1 :e!r he be ( ?y bre?r51 or a /rang]4 ,to express x 9 mod]n language2 :e!r he be a *ri/ian or n1 a good man or an evil man1 let him h 8 hire4 ,if he is s poor t he _c tell h[ to provide = himself to answ] ! necessities ( ! ev5+1 !n see t ?\ pay him ! hire ( ! day1 nor let ! sun g d[n ^u x1 = he is poor1 & sets 8 he>t1 or dep5ds ^u x4 ,trespass n ^u 8 pov]ty by ?y )hold+ 8 due s long z may turn to 8 prejudice2 let n 8 hire1 :i* is deta9$ by fraud1 cry aga9/ !e1 = ! ,"l ( ho/s1 ! ,god ( ,ju/ice w he> ! cry ( ! oppress$4 ,& n only 9 ! case ( a poor lab\r]1 b 9 e o!r in/ance make consci5ce ( pay+ t :i* y h borr[$1 or :at y owe to y\r neighb\r1 & t n only 9 full measure1 b at ! appo9t$ "t ( paym5t3 ,! "t is "p ( ! contract z well z ! money4 ,d n say1 8,i int5d to be hone/1 b ,i w n pay ?is week1 or ?is mon?40 ,d n )hold :at is due1 & say to ?y neighb\r1 ,g1 & come aga91 :5 ?\ ha/ x by !e2 ,)hold n good f him to :om x is due1 :5 x is 9 ! p[] ( ?9e h& to d x4 ,?is is =bid by ! inspir$ prea*] ,solomon2 ,prov4 iii4 #bg1 #bh4 ,nor is ?is agreeable to ! gold5 rule ( our ,savi\r1 ,d to o!rs z ye w\ld t o!rs %\ld d unto y4 ,v4 ,help to our fell[-creatures 9 cases ( great necessity1 seems to be ano!r piece ( human ju/ice1 ev5 ?\gh !y h nev] done any ?+ actually = u4 ,we are b\nd to def5d our neighb\r f app>5t injury1 s f> z is consi/5t ) our own safety1 & sometimes f>!r too4 ,x is our duty to direct him 9 ! "r way1 :5 he is w&]+ or unc]ta94 ,x is a piece ( ju/ice to w>n him ( approa*+ dang]1 & to give him "s assi/ance 9 case ( sudd5 calamity or di/ress att5d+ him4 ,:5 we see 8 s\l1 or 8 body1 or 8 e/ate 9 imm95t haz>d1 we ought to give him notice ( x2 we %\ld put =? "s ef=ts ( k9dness = 8 security1 & pluck him z a br& out ( ! fire4 ,our own consci5ce dictates ?is to u1 s9ce we %\ld ?9k x a v reasonable ?+ to expect ! same k9dness f our neighb\r1 :5 we are f\nd 9 ! l circum/ances4 ,c we suppose t ! law ( ,god %\ld appo9t u to lift ! ox or ! ass ( our neighb\r out ( a pit1 or to re/ore 8 %eep to him :5 go+ a/ray2 ,deut4 xxii4 #a4 & yet t we are n b\nd to fulfil ! same duty ( love t[>d our neighb\r himself8 ,nay1 ! comm& ( ,moses rea*es /ill f>!r2 ,ex4 xxiii4 #d4 ,if ?\ meet ?9e enemy's ox or 8 ass go+ a/ray1 ?\ %alt surely br+ x back to him aga94 ,h[ mu* m %\ld ?is be practis$ t[>d ! s\l or ! body ( a fell[-*ri/ian8 ,if ! law ( ju/ice require u to secure ! cattle or possessions ( our neighb\r2 surely !n we are oblig$ to deal z k9dly ) 8 reputation & good "n1 :i* 9 "s cases is ! be/ "p ( a man's e/ate1 & is almo/ z de> to _m z _! heal? or life4 ,:5 we happ5 !re=e into su* company z give _! tongues a loose to sc&al1 & we he> our neighb\r vilifi$ & reproa*$1 we ought to w>d (f ! calumny1 & to refute ! sc&al1 :]e we "k t our neighb\r does n des]ve x4 ,?is piece ( ju/ice or duty1 to assi/ a suff]+ neighb\r1 arises f ! social nature ( man1 :o by ! law ( nature is s f> born = a social life1 z to come into ! _w ) ?is claim1 & "u ?is sort ( obligations2 = a nak$ expos$ infant may claim ! patronage & protection ( e eye t beholds him4 ,& :]e o!r circum/ances are equal1 ^? :o are mo/ capable ( af=d+ help1 seem to be mo/ oblig$4 ,n[ if x be a "w ( human ju/ice to pres]ve su* a helpless piece ( human nature f dea?1 surely e infant gr[n up to any degrees ( capacity & manhood1 ought 9 l mann] to e/eem himself oblig$ to af=d "s assi/ance to 8 fell[-creatures1 accord+ to _! di/ress1 & 8 capacity well consid]$ & adju/$4 ,!re=e1 my assi/ance or relief ( an injur$ or p]i%+ creature1 is a sort ( duty to mank9d1 ?\gh ! p]son himself be an utt] /rang] to me3 ,! hi/ory ( ! good ,sam>itan 9 ! gospel tells me1 t 9 su* a case e man is my neighb\r1 ?\gh he be ( a diff]5t nation1 sect1 or p>ty4 ,b :5 m5 are fell[-subjects1 or fell[-citiz5s1 or comb9$ 9 any natural1 civil1 or religi\s society1 ?is rule ( ju/ice appe>s ) m =ce & evid5ce2 x /rikes a bright] light ^u ! consci5ce1 & ought to h m p[] ^u ! he>t & practice2 = comb9ation into society is an implicit contract or promise ( mutual help "u necessity4 ,i confess1 sev]al ( ! in/ances :i* ,i h m5tion$ "u ?is fif? head may be ref]r$ also to *>ity & m]cy1 ( :i* ,i %all speak h]eaft]3 b = z mu* z ! light ( nature & ! law ( ,god require ^! b5eficial actions ( m5 t[>d ea* o!r1 ,i h "h plac$ !m "u ! head ( ju/ice4 ,,vi4 ,! la/ piece ( ju/ice :i* ,i %all m5tion1 is rep>ation to ^? :om we h wilfully injur$1 z f> z possible3 ,& ?is is a c]ta9 duty1 :e!r we h done !m injury 9 _! s\ls1 9 _! bodies1 9 _! e/ates1 or 9 _! reputation4 ,if we h l$ !m into errors or h]esy by our conv]sation2 if we tempt$ !m to s9 by our allurem5t or example2 if we h solicit$ _! assi/ance 9 any base or guilty practices ( our own2 we ought s]i\sly to employ our be/ p[]s & pray]s t[>d _! recov]y f ! sn>e ( ! devil3 ,if we h wilfully injur$ _! heal?2 if we h bla/$ _! cr$it2 if we h ?r[n a blot ^u _! good "n2 if we h defraud$ !m ( any "p ( _! due1 or wa/$ _! sub/ance1 let u "k & consid] t ! law ( ju/ice requires u to make :at re/itution we are capable (3 ,b /ill x mu/ be done 9 su* a mann] z mu/ consi/ ) our duty to ! re/ ( our fell[-creatures r\nd ab\t u4 ,x is a va9 ?+ to pret5d to be sorry & rep5t t we h done our neighb\r a wilful injury or to flatt] him ) idle complim5ts ( ask+ 8 p>don1 :ile x lays 9 our p[] to repair ! damage he su/a9s 9 a way ( consi/5ce ) our duties1 & yet we ob/9ately refuse x3 ,su* a rep5tance z ?is _c be s9c]e 9 ! sight ( ,god1 nor h we any reason to hope t 8 ju/ice or m]cy w condesc5d to accept x4 ,we h he>d ^! v>i\s in/ances ( ju/ice1 ?is l>ge & p>ticul> acc\nt :at is due to our neighb\r1 9 ! manifold relations & bus9esses ( life4 ,i grant !re are sev]al difficulties t may att5d "s ( ^! in/ances 9 ! p>ticul> practise ( !m1 by reason ( ! inf9ite v>iety ( circum/ances :i* may surr\nd our actions1 & ! un=ese5 occurr5ces ( human life4 ,! /ricte/ rules ( equity or ju/ice1 9 "s cases1 require a mitigation2 & x is impossible to say be=e-h& :at %all be precisely & exactly due to our neighb\r 9 e new accid5t or occurr5ce4 ,b a s9c]e love ( ju/ice wr\ght deep into ! he>t1 & a sacr$ reg>d to ! gold5 rule ( equity :i* ,*ri/ ha? giv5 u1 w lead u ?r\gh mo/ ( ^! p]plexities into ! pa?s ( righte\sness & tru?4 ,x is "t n[ to h ! "q put close to consci5ce2 ,has ?is be5 ! mann] ( our life8 ,has ?is be5 our conduct t[>d our fell[-creatures8 ,are we *ildr51 & h we paid all due hon\r & ob$i5ce to our p>5ts8 ,has ! fa!r no cause to compla9 t we h disobey$ 8 au?ority8 ,has ! "m no reason to say1 t we h scorn$ h] advice1 or abus$ h] t5d]ness & compassion8 ,are we s]vants1 h we nev] wa/$ ! goods ( our ma/]1 nor sp5t t "t 9 idle company1 9 folly1 or 9 s91 :i* %\ld h be5 employ$ 9 8 s]vice8 ,h we dealt ) our relatives 9 ! same family z becomes a bro!r1 a si/]1 or a ne> k9sman1 & fulfill$ ! duties to :i* we 7 born8 ,d we nev] neglect to make due ackn[l$gm5ts = fav\rs receiv$8 ,h we lov$ ^? t love u1 & practis$ ! law ( ju/ice & gratitude to ^? :o h rescu$ our s\ls & bodies f di/ress & dang]1 or laid obligations ^u u by peculi> b5efits48 ,am ,i a trad]1 & d ,i practise /rict ju/ice & tru?1 9 all t ,i buy1 & 9 all t ,i sell8 ,h ,i be5 c>efully solicit\s to wrong no man1 to defraud no man1 to *eat & coz5 no man8 ,d ,i hate ! arts ( falsehood & knav]y8 ,h ,i paid ! full due to all t ,i deal )1 & d ,i keep ! prop] "t ( paym5t1 :i* contract or cu/om h appo9t$8 ,h ,i def5d$ my neighb\r f injury1 & assi/$ him 9 ! day ( 8 di/ress1 z ,i myself %\ld reasonably hope = 8 def5ce & assi/ance8 ,h ,i s\ght to rescue 8 good "n f reproa* & sl&] :5 x has be5 attack$8 ,or h ,i r fall5 9 ) sl&]]s1 & jo9$ 9 ) ! wilful sc&al8 ,h ,i hone/ly s\ght to make re/itution to ano!r :]e ,i h be5 guilty ( wilful injury1 & done :at 9 me lays to repair ! damage t my inju/ice has br\ght ^u him8 ,h ,i attempt$ to repair 8 losses1 s f> z is consi/5t ) ! duties ( my o!r relations 9 life8 ,:]e is ! p]son t c lay 8 h& ^u 8 he>t1 & say1 ,i am guiltless be=e ,god 9 all ?is8 ,:o c wa% 8 h&s 9 innoc5cy1 & pron\nce himself righte\s8 ,surely su* a disc\rse z ?is is1 %\ld awak5 consci5ce to s5sible acts ( rep5tance & m\rn+2 we %\ld be will+ & ready to yield to ! conviction1 :]e ! ^w ( ,god fa/5s ! *>ge ^u u1 & lay ourselves l[ be=e ! ?rone ( a righte\s ,god4 ,bless$ ,"l ,god1 if ?\ art /rict to m>k iniquities1 :o c /& be=e !e8 ,b !re is =giv5ess ) !e t ?\ maye/ be fe>$4 ,we h fail$ 9 _m in/ances ( duty t[>d our fell[-creatures1 z well z t[>d !e our ,creator3 ,we h nei!r giv5 to ,god nor to our neighb\r ! full due ( love :i* ?y righte\s law requires3 ,we lie d[n 9 ! du/ be=e !e1 & betake ourselves to ! refuge t is set be=e u3 ,jesus ! righte\s is our hope1 he n only paid to ,god & man all _! due1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 holy life1 b he also re/or$ t hon\r to ?y ju/ice by 8 dea?1 :i* we _h tak5 away by our unrighte\sness4 ,o may e s\l ( u be =giv5 = 8 sake1 & creat$ anew 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus unto good works8 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxiv4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,ju/ice & ,equity4 ,come let u se>* our ways1 & try1 ,h !y be5 j & "r8 ,is ! great rule ( equity ,our practise & delight8 ,:at we w\ld h our neighb\r d1 ,h we /ill done ! same8 ,& ne'er delay'd to pay 8 due1 ,nor injur'd 8 good "n8 ,d we relieve ! poor di/ress'd1 ,nor give our tongues a loose ,to make _! names our scorn & je/1 ,nor treat !m ) abuse8 ,h we n f\nd our envy gr[1 ,to he> ano!r's praise8 ,nor robb'd him ( 8 hon\r due1 ,by sly malici\s ways8 ,9 all we sell & all we buy1 ,is ju/ice our design8 ,d we rememb] ,god is nigh1 ,& fe> ! wra? div9e8 ,9 va9 we talk ( ,jesu's blood1 ,& boa/ 8 "n 9 va91 ,if we c slight ! laws ( ,god1 ,& prove unju/ to m54 ,footnote #bi3 ,see ,s]mon ,,xxxiii4 ,,s]mon ,,xxv4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,ju/ice1 c4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4--,:atsoev] ?+s are j1 c4----?9k on ^! ?+s4 ,if a b>e proposal ( ! rule ( duty1 & ! m5tion ( ! v>i\s in/ances ( x1 7 suffici5t to p]suade mank9d to ! practice2 !n ,i ne$ n prolong my disc\rse on ?is subject ( hone/y & ju/ice3 ,= ,i h already propos$ ! sacr$ rule :i* our ,savi\r has giv5 u1 ,d to o!rs z ye w\ld t o!rs %\ld d to y2 & ,i h describ$ ! sev]al in/ances :]e9 ?is rule mu/ direct our conduct1 t we may be j & righte\s 9 all our deal+s among/ m54 ,b alas6 our natures are s corrupt1 our consci5ces are s unwill+ to receive ! laws ( duty1 & our p]v]se wills & passions h s mu* reluctance to ! practice1 t we h ne$ ( argum5ts to en=ce x ^u consci5ce1 we h ne$ ( p[]ful motives to awak5 our s\ls to righte\sness1 & x is necess>y !re=e t ,i proce$ to ! ?ird head ( disc\rse :i* ,i propos$1 & t is to %ew h[ f> ! light ( nature dictates to u ! duty ( common ju/ice1 & :at argum5ts may be drawn f !nce to influ5ce m5 to be hone/4 ,i4 ,if we consid] ! natural "r t e man ha? to keep t :i* belongs to him1 x w appe> t ?is is ! gift ( ,god z ! ,god ( nature4 ,god1 ! common au?or ( all our be+s1 requires t ?is "r be held sacr$ & inviolable4 ,i %all n run back to anci5t ages1 to trace ! orig9al gr\nds ( prop]ty1 or h[ m5 became entitl$ to any ( _! possessions3 ,x is suffici5t = me1 t e man is born into ?is _w ) a "r to 8 life1 to 8 limbs1 to 8 lib]ty & safety1 & to ! good ?+s ( ?is _w :i* he possesses accord+ to ! laws ( nature1 & ( ! nation :]e he is born4 ,he has a "r also t ^! %\ld be secure f ! h&s ( inju/ice & viol5ce1 unless he himself be "s way conc]n$ 9 ! practice ( injury to 8 fell[-creatures4 ,t man !re=e :o (f]s inju/ice or viol5ce to 8 neighb\r 9 8 body1 or 8 s\l1 or e/ate1 he robs him ( 8 natural "r :i* ,god ha? giv5 him1 & :i* ! law ( nature secures to him3 ,he s9s aga9/ ! ,god ( nature1 ! common ,fa!r ( mank9d2 & 8 consci5ce ha? reason to expect t ! ,god ( nature1 :o is j & righte\s1 w av5ge ! mis*ief done to 8 injur$ creatures4 ,let x be always obs]v$ & except$ "h1 t ! great ,god himself1 consid]$ m]ely z ! ,god ( nature1 & :]e he has n b\nd himself by promise1 res]ves a "r to resume :at he has giv51 & especially :5 8 creatures h made a =feiture ( _! bless+s by s9n+ aga9/ _! ,mak]3 ,b ?is does n au?orize m5 to deprive "o ano!r ( _! possessions1 unless he has appo9t$ !m f heav5 ! execution]s ( 8 v5geance by a mo/ evid5t & infallible commission p>ticul>ly giv5 by ,god himself2 z 9 ! case ( ! ,israelites spoil+ ! ,egyptians ( _! borr[$ jewels1 & depriv+ ! ,canaanites ( _! l&s1 & _! lives3 ,b ,i "k n any in/ance ( t k9d ev] s9ce4 ,,ii4 ,if we consid] ! ne$ t e man /&s 9 ( ! help ( 8 fell[-creatures1 ju/ice & hone/y w appe> to be a natural duty ( ! social life3 ,& ,god1 z he is ! ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 w take v5geance ( any neglect or violation ( ?is duty1 ei!r 9 ?is _w1 or 9 ! o!r4 ,commutative ju/ice1 z x is describ$ 9 ! =m] disc\rse1 is built ^u ?is f\ndation1 t "o man has ne$ ( ano!r's assi/ance3 ,nor is !re any ! meane/ figure among/ mank9d s v wor?less1 useless1 & contemptible1 b he may be capable ( do+ u "s s]vice ei!r n[ or h]eaft]4 ,x is possible we may be 9 su* circum/ances1 z to /& 9 ne$ ( ! help ( ! meane/1 z well z ( ! mighty2 & !re=e ! duty ( social life obliges u to practice ! rules ( ju/ice t[>d all4 ,! ri* /& 9 ne$ ( ! poor to p]=m ! mean] (fices = _! conv5i5ce1 z mu* z ! poor /& 9 ne$ ( ! ri* to supply !m ) food or money4 ,! ma/] has ne$ ( ! s]vant to assi/ & obey him1 z well z ! s]vant /&s 9 ne$ ( ma9t5ance or wages f ! h&s ( 8 ma/]4 ,"o man c nev] procure = himself all ! necess>ies1 & all ! conv5i5ces ( life6 x is inde$ impossible4 ,! same man _c s[ 8 own corn reap 8 own h>ve/1 keep 8 own %eep1 make 8 own bread1 =m all 8 own g>m5ts1 build 8 own h\se1 fa%ion 8 own furniture1 & secure 8 own possessions2 no man c provide = himself 9 all respects1 )\t ! assi/ance ( 8 fell[-creatures4 ,n[ ^? f :om he expects to receive help 9 any ( ^! in/ances1 x is necess>y he %\ld give !m help 9 o!r in/ances :]e9 !y /& 9 ne$ ( 84 ,?is is "o f\ndation ( ju/ice betwe5 man & man2 t s e man may h ! necess>ies & conv5i5ces ( life by 8 neighb\r's assi/ance4 ,?us ! k+ himself1 z ,solomon says1 is s]v$ by ! field2 ,eccl4 v4 #i4 ,! pr9ce /&s 9 ne$ ( ! pl[man3 ,! pl[man gives food to ! pr9ce1 & ! pr9ce gives to ! pl[man protection & safety4 ,i might run ?r\gh ! v>i\s in/ances :]e9 ju/ice is to be practis$1 & %ew h[ ! high] & l[] ord]s & *>act]s ( m5 h mutual ne$ ( ea* o!r3 ,! buy] & ! sell]1 ! artific] & ! m]*ant1 ! tea*] & ! s*ol>2 & ?us ,i might make x appe>1 t unless a due ex*ange ( b5efits be ma9ta9$1 & ! practice ( ju/ice secur$1 none ( u c\ld enjoy ! safety1 ! ease1 or ! conv5i5ces ( life4 ,:]e !re is no practice ( ju/ice among/ m51 no man c live safe by 8 neighb\r3 ,e "o t is mighty & malici\s1 t is pr\d or covet\s1 t is envi\s or knavi%1 w\ld rob ano!r ( 8 due1 & ei!r assume ! possessions ( 8 neighb\r to himself1 or make havoc ( !m1 & de/roy !m4 ,!re w\ld be ev]la/+ confusion among/ m51 sl&] & !ft1 *eat+ & knav]y2 plund] & slaught]1 & bloody viol5ce w\ld reign among all ! tribes ( mank9d2 if ju/ice 7 bani%$ f ! e>?2 = nei!r life1 nor lib]ty1 nor peace1 nor any ( our possessions1 nor our good "n1 c be secur$ )\t x4 ,!re=e ! light & law ( nature sets a sacr$ gu>d ^u ju/ice1 & has writt5 ! necessity ( x 9 ! consci5ces ( all m51 :o h n se>$ ^? consci5ces z ) a r$-hot iron1 & ras$ out s mu* ( human nature f _! s\ls4 ,! practice ( ju/ice has s ext5sive an influ5ce into ! :ole conduct ( our lives1 & ! welf>e ( mank9d1 t "s ( ! hea!n writ]s h made x to be compreh5sive ( all virtues4 ,b because s9ful m5 are ready to break ! bonds ( commutative ju/ice & invade ! prop]ty1 ! peace1 or ! life ( _! neighb\rs1 !re=e gov]nm5t is appo9t$1 & magi/rates are orda9$ to ma9ta9 peace & equity among/ m51 & to puni% ! break]s ( x4 ,?is is ! greate/ reason :y !re mu/ be su* a ?+ z magi/racy & di/ributive ju/ice among/ mank9d2 t ^? :o commit outrage ^u _! neighb\rs1 & practice inju/ice t[>d !m1 may be puni%$ by ! laws3 ,=1 z ! apo/le says to ,timo?y1 ! law is n made = ! righte\s1 b = ! disob$i5t1 = ! ungodly1 & = s9n]s2 = murd]]s1 /eal]s1 & li>s1 c4 ,t x may be a /rong re/ra9t ^u ! viol5t incl9ations ( m51 & br+ j v5geance ^u !m1 :5 !y br+ injury ^u _! neighb\rs4 ,!re=e x is = ! welf>e ( ! innoc5t & ! righte\s1 t ! laws h orda9$ v5geance = ! guilty2 t ^? :o w\ld n injure _! fell[-creatures1 may be gu>d$ 9 ! enjoym5t ( _! own prop]ty & _! peace1 & may h !m secur$ f ! sons ( inju/ice4 ,& besides all ! puni%m5t t su* s9n]s ju/ly receive f m5 on e>?1 ,god1 ! great ,gov]nor ( ! _w1 has (t5 reveal$ 8 wra? f heav5 aga9/ all ! unrighte\sness ( m51 z well z _! ungodl9ess4 ,he has h]eby proclaim$ 8 public approbation ( ju/ice1 & 8 hatr$ ( all iniquity4 ,8 t]rors h sometimes appe>$ 9 signal & sev]e in/ances aga9/ ^? :o h be5 notori\sly unrighte\s1 & :o h brok5 all ! rules ( equity 9 ! treatm5t ( _! fell[-creatures4 ,?is ! hea!ns !mselves h tak5 notice (4 ,& !y ?\ght ?is to be s necess>y = ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w1 t _! prie/s h inv5t$ a sort ( goddess call$ ,nemesis1 ^: (fice is to av5ge ! practice ( fraud or viol5ce1 & to br+ d[n curses on ! head ( ?is k9d ( crim9als4 ,z ! anci5t records ( ! hea!n _w give u "s hi/ories ( div9e v5geance1 s ! bible ab\nds ) m awful & illu/ri\s in/ances ( ?is k9d2 :i* leads me to1 ,! f\r? head ( my disc\rse2 & t is1 to consid] :at =cible argum5ts & motives ! *ri/ian religion af=ds = ! practice ( ju/ice among m54 ,if ,i 7 to speak ( di/ributive ju/ice1 or t :i* belongs to ! practice ( ! magi/rate1 nev] 0 x m glori\sly manife/1 ?an 9 & by ,god ! ,fa!r1 :5 he refus$ to pass by our iniquities )\t puni%m5t1 & laid ! dreadful weight ( x ^u ! head & s\l ( 8 own ,son4 ,nev] c\ld magi/racy receive su* a glory1 z :5 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god1 hung & di$ ^u ! cross1 suff]+ ! p5alty t ! law ( ,god1 ! supreme magi/rate1 _h d5\nc$ aga9/ s9n]s4 ,& z puni%+ ju/ice 0 glorifi$ 9 all its t]rors1 s rew>d+ ju/ice also appe>$ mo/ illu/ri\s4 ,because our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ _h fulfill$ ob$i5ce n only to ! brok5 law :i* we lay "u1 b to ^? peculi> laws :i* ,god ! ,fa!r also gave him z a ,m$iator2 !re=e x pleas$ ,god highly to advance him1 accord+ to 8 own et]nal cov5ant4 ,god rew>d$ him1 z a magi/rate1 di/ribut+ ju/ice to a p]son :o _h done ! greate/ ?+s = ! hon\r ( 8 sov]eign3 ,he exalt$ him at 8 own "r-h&1 & gave him a "n above e "n1 t at ! "n ( ,jesus e knee %\ld b[2 = he des]v$ x at ! h&s ( 8 ,fa!r1 & 8 ,fa!r di/ribut$ rew>ds equal to 8 des]t4 ,rew>d+ ju/ice aga9 appe>s glori\s1 9 t ,god ! ,fa!r communicates unto u ! rew>ds ( ! suff]+s ( 8 own ,son4 ,god is fai?ful & j to =give u our s9s1 because ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 8 ,son1 has paid = all our follies & unrighte\sness2 #a ,john i4 #i4 ,fai?ful & j to 8 ,son1 t he may n g )\t ! rew>ds ( 8 suff]+s3 ,fai?ful & j to u1 because x 0 9 our "n & /ead t ! ,son suff]$4 ,b n to insi/ ^u ?is long]1 commutative ju/ice is abundantly en=c$ also by _m consid]ations drawn f ! books ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 z well z f ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,if we consult ! moral /atutes ( ,god1 :i* 7 giv5 to ! ,jews1 we %all f9d !m full ( righte\sness4 ,^! /atutes are ( ev]la/+ =ce1 & _! div9e solemnity %\ld impress our consci5ces4 ,t :i* is altoge!r j %alt ?\ foll[1 t ?\ maye/ live & inh]it ! l&3 ,& ! judges & (fic]s %all judge ! p ) righte\s judgm5t1 & %all %ew no respect to p]sons1 nor take a gift to p]v]t ju/ice2 ,deut4 xvi4 #ah1 #ai1 #bj4 ,ye %all n /eal1 nor deal falsely1 nor lie to "o ano!r4 ,?\ %alt n defraud ?y neighb\r1 nor rob him4 ,! wages ( him t is hir$ %all n abide ) !e all night until ! morn+4 ,ye %all d no unrighte\sness 9 judgm5t1 9 weight1 or 9 measure1 j balances & j weights %all ye h2 ,i am ! ,"l y\r ,god2 ,lev4 xix4 #ab1 c4 ,a false balance is an abom9ation to ! ,"l2 b a j weight is 8 delight2 ,prov4 xi4 #a4 ,to d ju/ice & judgm5t is m acceptable to ! ,"l ?an sacrifice2 ,prov4 iii4 #ae4 ,woe to him t builde? 8 h\se by unrighte\sness1 & 8 *amb]s by wrong1 :o uses 8 neighb\r's s]vice )\t wages1 & give? him n = 8 "w2 ,j]4 xxii4 #ac4 ,remove n ! anci5t l&-m>ks1 nor ent] into ! field ( ! fa!rless3 = _! ,r$eem] is mighty1 & he %all plead _! cause ) !e2 ,prov4 xxiii4 #aj1 #aa4 ,if we review ! records ( ! ,jewi% hi/ory1 we %all f9d ! cruel & ! covet\s1 ! tyrant & ! oppressor1 made t]rible examples ( ! v5geance ( ,god aga9/ unrighte\sness4 ,survey ! plagues ( ,egypt1 & ! dreadful desolations ( t fruitful c\ntry1 ) ! de/ruction ( ! fir/-born by ! midnight pe/il5ce1 & ! armies ( ,ph>aoh dr[n$ 9 ! ,r$ sea1 & y may read !re ! wra? ( ,god aga9/ ! unrighte\sness ( m51 writt5 9 dreadful *>act]s4 ,!y treat$ ! race ( ,israel ) cruelty & sore oppression2 !y de/roy$ _! male-*ildr51 & provok$ ,god to br+ swift de/ruction ^u !mselves4 ,behold ,adonibezek1 k+ ( ! ,canaanites1 ) 8 ?umbs & 8 great toes cut (f by ,jo%ua1 & confess+ ! ju/ice ( ! great ,god4 ,?ree-score & t5 k+s1 sai? he1 ) _! great toes & _! ?umbs cut (f1 h ga!r$ _! meat "u my table3 ,z ,i h done1 s ,god ha? requit$ me2 ,judges i4 #g4 ,see ! dogs lick+ up ! blood ( ,ahab 9 ! place :]e he slew ,nabo? ! ,jezreelite1 9 ord] to take unju/ possession ( 8 v9ey>d2 #a ,k+s xxi4 #ai4 ,^! ?+s :i* 7 writt5 ( old "t1 rema9 ^u record = our in/ruction 9 ! days ( *ri/ianity4 ,b let u take m special notice :at influ5ces may be d]iv$ f ! gospel1 & f ! "n ( ,*ri/1 to en=ce ! practice ( ju/ice among m54 ,i4 ,if we look to our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ z a law-giv]1 h[ v>i\s & h[ pla9 are 8 solemn & repeat$ comm&s1 n only 9 8 s]mon ^u ! m\nt1 b ^u o!r occasions too1 t ju/ice be practis$ betwe5 man & man4 ,he ha? expla9$ to u t glori\s rule ( equity1 on purpose to make ! practice ( ju/ice easy1 pla91 & univ]sal1 love y\r neighb\r z y\rself2 t is1 d to o!rs1 z ye w\ld t o!rs d to y4 ,we _c b ?9k t ! holy s\l ( our ,"l ,jesus 0 conc]n$ to secure ! practice ( ju/ice & righte\sness among 8 foll[]s1 :5 we read 8 t]rible rebuke to ! ph>isees = ! neglect ( x1 & a curse pron\nc$ ^u !m2 ,mat4 xxiii4 #bc4 8,woe unto y scribes & ph>isees1 hypocrites3 = ye pay ty! ( m9t1 & anise1 & cumm91 & h omitt$ ! weighti] matt]s ( ! law1 judgm5t1 m]cy1 & fai?40 ,judgm5t 9 t place may signify commutative & di/ributive ju/ice3 all mann] ( ex]cise ( righte\sness t[>ds _! fell[-creatures4 ,"u a pret5ce ( s]v+ ,god bett] ?an y\r neighb\rs1 & cr[d+ 8 temple ) y\r pres5ce1 & 8 alt> ) sacrifices & gifts1 ye ab&on common ju/ice1 ye neglect ! righte\sness due to y\r fell[-creatures4 ,!re is a woe d5\nc$ ^u y1 & my ,fa!r w inflict ! curse1 = he hates robb]y = burnt-(f]+2 ,is4 lxi4 #h4 ,nor w ! ,god ( heav5 excuse y f pay+ y\r dues to m5 on e>?1 "u pret5ce ( pay+ hon\r or sacrifices to him4 ,!re are _m o!r ?reat5+s 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t writt5 aga9/ ^? t neglect ju/ice1 & pron\nc$ by ! apo/les 9 ! "n & au?ority ( ,*ri/1 _! exalt$ ,"l4 ,! covet\s & extortion]s1 ^? t take away ! light ( _! fell[-creatures1 are %ut out f ! heav5ly bless$ness2 #a ,cor4 vi4 #aj4 8,"k ye n1 says ! apo/le1 t none ( ^! %all inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god80 ,z mu* z to say1 x is s v obvi\s a ?+1 t an unju/ man c nev] ent] into heav51 :atsoev] pret5ce he makes1 t ,i may appeal to ! meane/ capacity1 ye all "k x4 ,god w repay v5geance to !m t d wrong to _! neighb\rs1 :e!r !y be great or mean1 = !re is no respect ( p]sons ) him2 ,col4 iii4 #be4 ,,ii4 ,consid] ,*ri/ z a patt]n ( ju/ice & righte\sness4 ,look to ! example ( our ,"l ,jesus2 y see him1 :o 0 ! sov]eign ,magi/rate & ,"l ( all1 :o c\ld di/ribute cr[ns & k+doms to m51 submitt+ himself to commutative ju/ice among creatures4 ,behold ! ,son ( ,god1 :o 0 ! brightness ( 8 ,fa!r's glory1 & ! delight ( 8 s\l be=e ! creation2 behold him /oop+ d[n to our _w1 & tak+ fle% & blood ^u him to become our bro!r1 t he might %ew u h[ we ought to love our bre?r54 ,x 0 an unp>allel$ in/ance ( div9e love t ,*ri/ has giv5 u1 :5 he came d[n f heav5 to become our neighb\r1 & to dwell among/ u1 t he might tea* u to love our neighb\rs z ourselves4 ,behold ! glori\s ,son ( ,god subject+ himself to 8 e>?ly p>5ts1 to ,joseph ! c>p5t]1 & to ,m>y 8 "m1 t he might in/ruct u h[ to pay ob$i5ce to our sup]ior relations4 ,see h[ ! ,k+ ( k+s pays tribute to ,cs>1 :5 he 0 s poor1 t he 0 =c$ to s5d ,pet] a fi%+1 to procure ! tribute-money by a miracle4 ,& ?\gh ! bea/s ( ! field 7 81 & he c\ld h comm&$ ! cattle ^u a ?\s& hills1 to make provision = 8 foll[]s2 yet he w\ld n dispossess ! own]s ( !m1 b creat$ food on purpose to fe$ f\r or five ?\s& 9 ! wild]ness4 ,,iii4 ,if we consid] ,*ri/ z a glori\s b5efactor1 :o has tak5 c>e to provide = u ! necess>ies ( ?is life1 & ha? pur*as$ = u1 at ! h&s ( ,god1 ! et]nal treasures ( heav5 & glory4 ,has n ?is bless$ consid]ation =ce en\gh to gu>d u aga9/ all temptations to inju/ice8 ,%all a *ri/ian break ! rules ( equity1 & /eal1 or *eat1 or plund] 8 neighb\r to ga9 money or m]*&ise1 :o has ! promises ( ,god = 8 support 9 a way ( dilig5ce & humble fai?8 ,%all we sully our consci5ces1 & defile our s\ls ) knav]y & inju/ice = a little ( ! pelf ( ?is _w1 :5 we h ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/ made ov] to u 9 ! gospel1 & ! inh]itance ( heav5 9 rev]sion8 ,,iv4 ,let u consid] ! v nature & design ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 x is to make s9n]s holy1 to make ! unju/ righte\s3 ,! new man ( *ri/ianity mu/ be creat$ 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess4 ,!re=e are we pur*as$ ) ! blood ( ,*ri/1 t we might be a peculi> peeple1 zeal\s ( good works2 ,tit4 ii4 #ad4 ,x is a %ame & sc&al to ! *ri/ian "n1 :5 "o :o we>s x is unrighte\s or di%one/4 ,an unju/ *ri/ian1 :at a contradiction is x 9 itself1 & h[ x disgraces ! pr(ession ( ! gospel6 ,he> h[ ! great apo/le treats 8 ,cor9?ian disciples :5 su* sort ( s9s 7 f\nd among/ !m2 #a ,cor4 vi4 #a-h4 ,d>e any ( y1 hav+ a matt] aga9/ ano!r1 g to law be=e ! unju/ man & ! infidel8 ,d>e any ( y injure y\r neighb\r1 y\r fell[-*ri/ian8 ,i speak ?is to y\r %ame4 ,bro!r goes to law ) bro!r1 & ye injure "o ano!r4 ,:y d n y r suff] wrong8 nay1 y d wrong1 & defraud1 & t y\r own bre?r54 ,b :at is ! consequ5ce8 ,su* wret*es z ^! are1 %all nev] inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,! grace ( ,god t br+e? salvation2 ,tit4 ii4 #i1 #aj4 tea*e? u to d5y ungodl9ess & worldly lu/s1 & to live sob]ly & righte\sly1 & religi\sly1 9 ?is pres5t evil _w4 ,x tea*e? u righte\sness t[>ds m51 z well z sobriety among ourselves1 & godl9ess t[>ds ! ,k+ ( heav54 ,b h[ ha? ?is div9e religion be5 sc&aliz$ = want ( ju/ice 9 ! pr(essors ( x6 ,sc&aliz$ among hea!n k+doms1 among ,turks & unbeliev]s6 & *ri/ianity 9 our own l&1 h[ ha? x be5 di%on\r$ by ! practices ( ^? t pret5d to t holy "n6 ,h[ ha? ! conv]sion ( wild hea!ns 9 ! ,indian nations be5 h9d]$ by ! inju/ice & fraud ( *ri/ian m]*ants & trad]s !re1 or by m]*ants :o call !mselves *ri/ians4 ,i h he>d x said by p]sons :om ,i c\ld fully cr$it1 t a ,turk :5 he is suspect$ ( fraud & *eat+1 w reply1 8,:at1 d y ?9k ,i am a *ri/ian80 ,o h[ ha? ! gospel ( ! lovely ,jesus be5 r5d]$ odi\s by ! abom9able practices ( ^? t pret5d to hon\r him6 ,:at falsehood1 :at ly+1 :at p]jury1 & *eat+1 & deceit1 & viol5ce h be5 practis$ by our trad]s 9 =eign l&s6 ,?us !re has be5 an ill sav\r ( our holy *ri/ianity c>ri$ beyond ! seas1 by ^?1 p]haps1 :o h pret5d$ to conv]t ! infidels4 ,& _m 9 our own nation1 :o h begun to set _! faces t[>ds heav51 h be5 sorely disgu/$ at ! knavi% practices ( pr(essors1 & be5 tempt$ to ?9k t all religion is a je/1 & to ab&on ! ord9ances ( ! gospel4 ,b :5 s\ls /umble1 & fall1 & p]i% by su* disc\ragem5ts1 woe to him t gave ! (f5ce1 & laid ?is /umbl+-block ( iniquity 9 _! way4 ,h[ heavy mu/ ! blood ( s\ls lay ^u su* s9n]s6 ,surely !re has be5 en\gh said on ?is head to disc\rage oppression1 deceit1 & inju/ice 9 ! pr(essors ( *ri/ianity1 if argum5t1 & %ame1 & t]ror c h p[] & preval5ce ov] s9 & temptation4 ,o may almighty grace att5d ?is disc\rse ( ju/ice1 & "w ! sacr$ love ( x 9 ! he>ts ( m56 ,n[ if ye are made will+ to walk by ! rules ( equity & ju/ice1 in/ead ( propos+ p>ticul> directions = ?is end1 ,i %all proce$1 ,9 ! fif? & la/ place1 to po9t out ! v>i\s spr+s ( inju/ice1 t ye may avoid !m4 ,! great & g5]al spr+ ( inju/ice to our neighb\r is a crim9al & excessive love to ourselves4 ,= s9ce ! compreh5sive notion ( ju/ice lies 9 ?is1 to give to e "o t :i* is due1 x foll[s1 t ! g5]al notion ( inju/ice consi/s 9 tak+ to ourselves m ?an is due1 or 9 giv+ less ?an is due to our neighb\r4 ,!re are a ?\s& in/ances ( ?is unrighte\sness among m51 9 ref]5ce to _! bodies1 _! s\ls1 _! good "n1 or _! possessions 9 ! _w4 ,?is g5]al t]m ( inju/ice is s ext5sive1 t x includes a great "p ( ! s9s =bidd5 9 ! second table4 ,disob$i5ce to p>5ts & gov]nors1 rebellion1 treason1 murd]1 adult]y1 !ft1 viol5ce & plund]1 *eat+1 & deceit1 & sl&]1 ) all s9ful desires to possess :at belongs to our neighb\r1 may be ju/ly rank$ "u ! head ( unrighte\sness3 ,& !y spr+ f ?is "o f\nta91 namely1 an excessive reg>d to self4 ,x is to ?is natural & exalt$ idol t we sacrifice ! peace & ! prop]ty1 ! good "n1 & ev5 ! life ( our fell[-creatures4 ,nor w any me?od be effectual to secure u f ! practice ( inju/ice1 till we le>n to degrade self a little 9 our own e/eem1 & to judge ( our neighb\r1 & ( ! ?+s t are 8 due1 by ! same rule & measure by :i* we take an e/imate1 ( ourselves1 & ( :at is due to u4 ,let u put our neighb\r 9 ! place ( self1 & judge h[ he ought to be treat$4 ,b t we may m effectually gu>d ourselves f ! temptations ( inju/ice1 let u desc5d to p>ticul>s1 & we %all f9d t almo/ all ! unrighte\s practices ( m5 spr+ f "s ( ^! six pr9ciples2 viz4 covet\sness1 pride1 luxury1 slo?1 malice aga9/ m51 or di/ru/ ( ,god4 ,i4 ,covet\sness is a great spr+ ( inju/ice4 ,?is consi/s 9 an immod]ate desire ( possess+3 ,& we are told by ! apo/le1 t ! love ( money is ! root ( all evil1 :i* :ile "s h covet$ aft]1 !y h n only err$ f ! fai?1 b !y h v5tur$ ^u _m s9s1 z well z pi]c$ !mselves ?r\gh ) _m sorr[s4 ,= !y t w be ri*1 fall into temptation1 & a sn>e1 & into _m fooli% & hurtful lu/s1 :i* draw m5 9 de/ruction & p]dition2 #a ,tim4 vi4 #i1 #aj4 ,solomon is ( ! same m9d2 ,prov4 xxviii4 #bj1 #bb4 ,he t make? ha/e to be ri*1 %all n be innoc5t1 = he ha? an evil eye ^u ! possessions ( 8 neighb\r4 ,x is f ?is curs$ root ( covet\sness t a multitude ( bitt] fruits proce$4 ,x is by ?is vici\s pr9ciple work+ )9 u1 t we are tempt$ to take :at is n our due1 ei!r by craft or by viol5ce4 ,h5ce x is t m5 *eat ea* o!r 9 _! daily comm]ce1 !y defraud & ov]-rea* _! neighb\r1 if !y c1 9 e b>ga9 !y make1 & try all ! arts ( subtle knav]y1 9 ord] to enri* !mselves4 ,!y dive/ _! s\ls ( tru? & virtue1 & put (f consci5ce & %ame to load !mselves ) ?ick clay4 ,x is covet\sness t tea*es ! sons ( m5 to practise ^u _! deal]s ) a false balance & a deceitful beam4 ,!y %ort5 _! measures1 & less5 _! weights by :i* !y sell _! goods3 ,b :5 ! case alt]s1 & !y buy any ?+ = !mselves1 !y w1 if possible1 take ano!r sort ( weight1 or use a diff]5t measure2 all :i* are an abom9ation to ! ,"l4 ,x is ! same evil & unrighte\s pr9ciple t p]suades ! sell] to put (f corrupt & damag$ w>es = good & s\nd1 & to coz5 8 neighb\r ) m]*&ize t is by no means su* z he reasonably expects4 ,x is ?is pr9ciple t p]suades ! buy] also to *eat 8 neighb\r ) corrupt & false money1 :i* he kn[s to be unlawful co94 ,= corrupt m]*&ize & corrupt money1 false balances1 light weights1 & scanty measure1 seem all to /& 9 ! same rank ( deceit3 ,^! are all weapons ( craft & knav]y to give a secret w\nd to _! neighb\r's e/ate1 !y all belong to ! armory ( fraud1 & ! magaz9e ( unrighte\sness4 ,x is ?is covet\s hum\r t tempts ! tongues ( m5 to speak flatt]+ falsehoods 9 _! daily deal+s1 & "s ( !m make an h\rly sacrifice ( tru? to ! ga9 ( a p5ny4 ,x is f ?is pr9ciple t !y break _! promises ( paym5t2 !y )hold ! money t is due to _! neighb\r1 beyond all reasonable "t1 & t = no o!r reason b to ga9 by ! loan ( x3 ,!y delay ! paym5t ( _! poor cr$itors = _m mon?s1 or p]haps = ye>s1 & put ! advantage :i* !y make ( ?is delay into _! own purse4 ,?is is a frequ5t1 b an unrighte\s practice 9 our day3 ,= ! pr(it t accrues by ! deta9+ ( money t is due to ano!r beyond ! cu/om>y or contract$ "t ( paym5t1 %\ld d\btless be giv5 to ! p]son to :om ! pr9cipal money 0 due2 or at lea/ he %\ld h su* a valuable %>e ( x z may comp5sate ! damage or loss he su/a9s by ! delay4 ,x is a covet\s desire ( ga9 t tempts m5 to practise extortion1 & to prey ^u ! necessities ( ^? !y deal )4 ,:5 ! buy] wants any conv5i5cy ( life1 !y =ce him to give mu* m ?an x is wor?1 because he /&s 9 ! utmo/ ne$ ( x2 or !y con/ra9 ! sell] p]haps to "p ) "s ( 8 mo/ valuable possessions = a trifle1 because he is "u special necessity & pres5t di/ress4 ,?is 0 ! extortion :i* ,jacob practis$ ^u 8 bro!r ,esau1 :5 he made him sell 8 bir?-"r = a mess ( pottage1 :ile he 0 fa9t ) hunt+4 ,& x is ! same iniquity :5 we impose ^u ! ignorance or kn[n unskilfulness ( ! p]sons we deal )2 & especially :5 we make our advantage ( *ildr5 or s]vants1 or ( p]sons :o confess _! own ignorance1 & leave ! *oice ( ! goods1 or ! det]m9ation ( ! price1 to ! consci5ce ( him t sells4 ,we may inde$ set a j value ^u our own goods2 b we mu/ n set a price ^u any man's press+ necessity1 nor raise a tax ^u 8 ignorance4 ,x c nev] be c]ta9ly det]m9$ h[ mu* x is lawful = a trad] to get by 8 m]*&ize3 ,d\btless he may sometimes make a great] ga9 ( ! same ?+s ?an at ano!r3 ,& ?is is (t5 necess>y1 9 ord] to comp5sate ! losses1 ! risks or dang]s t he passes ?r\gh4 ,he may lawfully make ^? advantages :i* ! *ange ( ?+s1 & ! div9e provid5ce (t5 puts into 8 h&s3 ,nor is x unlawful = him to take m ( "s p]sons ?an he does ( o!rs = ! same m]*&ize2 = he may treat "s ( 8 cu/om]s fav\rably1 ?\gh he mu/ deal righte\sly & ju/ly ) !m all4 ,b let him see to x t he use +5uity t[>ds ! poor1 ! necessit\s1 & ! unskilful1 z well z mod]ation t[>d all m54 ,! circum/ances ( ?+s are s v>i\s1 t mu* ( ! practice ( ju/ice mu/ be left to ! c\rt ( equity 9 e man's brea/1 "u ! sacr$ influ5ce ( ?is rule1 ,d t to o!rs :i* y ?9k reasonable t o!rs %\ld d to y4 ,x is be/ 9 all d\btful & difficult cases to practise :at is fair & hon\rable 9 ! sight ( m51 & :at is safe & innoc5t 9 ! sight ( ,god3 = a good consci5ce is bett] ?an ! l>ge/ ga93 ,b :]e ! sacr$ pr9ciples ( virtue are ov]-borne by corrupt incl9ations1 ! moral p[]s ( ! s\l are /ret*$ at fir/ to ! l5g?s ( mod]ate iniquity1 & consci5ce is /ra9$ to ! indulg5ce ( "s small] unrighte\sness3 b virtue w die by degrees1 & consci5ce w le>n 9 "t to all[ bold] inju/ice4 ,& !n1 ?\gh x may be /upifi$ & s5seless = a season1 yet let ! s9n] "k1 t x w h its feel+ return aga91 & ! guilt ( knav]y & falsehood w torture ! s\l ) unkn[n agonies "h or h]eaft]4 ,b ! wret*$ influ5ce ( ?is vice ( covet\sness is n conf9$ only to traffic & m]*&ize3 ,x spreads its unrighte\sness mu* f>!r & wid]3 ,x tempts ! sons & daught]s ( m5 to )hold due hon\r & necess>y supplies f _! ag$ p>5ts1 & exposes to great h>d%ips 9 ! latt] end ( life1 ^? to :om we owe our life itself1 & ! com=ts ( x 9 our y\ng] ye>s4 ,x )holds wages f ! s]vant1 & sal>y f him t has e>n$ x4 ,x =bids ^? :o h receiv$ b5efits to make a grateful return to _! b5efactors4 ,x w tea* a man to /op 8 e>s at ! cry ( 8 neighb\r 9 di/ress1 le/ x %\ld co/ "s money = 8 relief4 ,x refuses an alms to ! />v+ poor1 & f9ds an excuse = ! *url1 le/ he /ret* out 8 h& ( b\nty to a p]i%+ family4 ,x is s wrapp$ up 9 self1 t x nev] consid]s :at is due to ano!r2 & v5tures to break all ! rules ( righte\sness r ?an dim9i% its own e/ate1 or "p ) any ?+ x c call m9e4 ,x w\ld suff] a *ur* or a k+dom to s9k & p]i%1 & let ! public peace be brok51 & ! nation dissolv$1 if x might b secure itself & its own possessions 9 ! mid/ ( ^? ru9s4 ,an accurs$ vice4 ,an iniquity big ) mis]y & desolation6 yet x hides itself too (t5 f conviction & repro(2 x runs l a riv] "u gr\nd1 & attempts to conceal itself "u ! speci\s disguises ( frugality & virtue1 :ile x practises all ! mis*iefs we h be5 describ+4 ,,ii4 ,pride is ano!r spr+ ( inju/ice4 ,b hav+ brok5 up ! f\nta9 ( covet\sness z ( a great deep1 & trac$ x 9 its v>i\s /reams1 ! lab\r ( dry+ !m up has employ$ s mu* "t1 t ! pursuit ( ! o!r spr+s ( unrighte\sness mu/ be delay$ till a fur!r season4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxv4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,ju/ice & ,tru?4 ,great ,god1 ?y holy law requires1 ,to curb our covet\s desires1 ,=bids to plund]1 /eal1 or *eat1 ,to practise falsehood or deceit4 ,?y ,son ha? set a patt]n too1 ,he paid to ,god & m5 _! due3 ,a dreadful debt he paid to ,god1 ,& b\ght our p>don ) 8 blood4 ,amaz+ ju/ice6 b\ndless love6 ,d we n feel our passions move8 ,d we n grieve t we h be5 ,fai?less to ,god1 or false to m58 ,h we no righte\s debt d5i$1 ,?r\gh wanton luxury or pride8 ,nor vex'd ! poor ) long delay1 ,& made !m groan = want ( pay8 ,h we ne'er ?r[n a ne$less %ame1 ,or sc&al on our neighb\r's "n8 ,o happy m51 ^: age & y\? ,h ev] dealt 9 love & tru?2 ,b if our ju/ice once be gone1 ,& leave our fai? & hope alone2 ,if hone/y be bani%'d h5ce ,religion is a va9 pret5ce4 ,,s]mon ,,xxvi4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,ju/ice1 c4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4--,:atsoev] ?+s are j1 :atsoev] ?+s are pure1 ?9k on ^! ?+s4 1 4 ,ju/ice & tru? are two ( ! *ief b&s t pres]ve human society4 ,if tru? & ju/ice p]i% f ! e>?1 ! sons ( m5 w\ld become l ! savages ( ! wild]ness1 :]e ! /rong or ! crafty animals prey ^u ! weak1 ! simple1 & ! innoc5t4 ,! ,"l ,god1 ! au?or ( nature1 is a ,god ( ju/ice1 & he has writt5 some?+ ( ?is law 9 ! consci5ces ( m54 ,b ! ,god ( grace has giv5 u mu* pla9] rules = ! practice ( x1 ha? allur$ u to righte\sness by sweet] motives1 & ha? gu>d$ x by m awful & solemn t]rors4 ,^! ?+s h be5 ! subject ( ! =m] disc\rse2 & t we may1 z f> z possible1 assi/ t[>ds ! root+ out inju/ice f ! he>ts & lives ( *ri/ians1 ,i h begun to po9t out "s ( ! *ief pr9ciples1 or spr+s ( x4 ,! fir/ :i* ,i m5tion$ is covet\sness1 a vici\s we$ t gr[s 9 corrupt nature1 & is fruitful ( a ?\s& unrighte\s actions4 ,i proce$ n[ to ! second1 t is pride4 ,:5 a p]son sets too high a value ^u himself1 & aggr&izes himself 9 8 own e/eem1 he is ready to imag9e t all ?+s are due to him1 & !re is v little left to become due to 8 neighb\r4 ,! pr\d1 z well z ! covet\s man1 is full ( self1 & he =gets ! comm& ( love to 8 neighb\r3 ,he treats him z if he 0 n made ( ! same clay1 & lives z ?\gh he 7 oblig$ to no duty to 8 fell[-creatures4 ,?is is evid5t 9 a v>iety ( in/ances4 ,x is pride t =bids u to give due respect to ^? t are above u 9 ! family1 9 ! *ur*1 or 9 ! civil /ate3 ,& in/ead ( pay+ ! hon\rs t are due to sup]iors1 we are tempt$ to treat !m ) insol5ce & scorn4 ,_m a fa!r 9 our deg5]ate age1 has f\nd ?is unhappy effect ( rais+ 8 *ildr5 too soon & too high3 ,& ! "m has se5 h] s91 & felt x 9 h] puni%m5t1 :5 %e has cock]$ up h] "y (fspr+ 9 pride1 & !reby taught !m to break ! rules ( ju/ice1 to slight all h] au?ority1 & make a sc(f ( t pre-em95ce :i* ,god & nature h giv5 h]4 ,! pr\d man is ready to say 9 8 he>t1 8,all t are ar\nd me ought to pay me respect1 & d me ju/ice10 :ile he is reg>dless ( ! respect due to o!rs4 8,let !m c>ry x t[>ds me z !y ought1 & ,i w c>ry x t[>d !m z ,i please40 ,x is pride t incl9es u to ?r[ a blot "h & !re ^u ! good "n ( our neighb\r1 & to blemi% 8 reputation1 le/ he %\ld out%9e u4 ,:5 "s hon\rable m5tion is made ( ano!r p]son 9 our company1 especially if x be "o ( our own sex1 our own rank or degree 9 ! _w1 d we n feel some?+ ris+ )9 to less5 _! hon\r1 & to /a9 _! "*8 ,x is ?r\gh ?is vanity & ambition ( m9d1 t we are tempt$ to defame & reproa* our neighb\r1 & to rob him ( 8 j hon\r among m51 & we endeav\r to build our own fame & cr$it ^u ! ru9 ( 84 ,b x is a s&y1 or r an impi\s f\ndation2 & ! fame t is built ^u su* gr\nd w nev] /&4 ,pride incl9es u to assume m respect ?an is due to ourselves1 & to take x away f our neighb\r1 ev5 z covet\sness tempts u to take m money to ourselves ?an is due1 & to deprive our neighb\r ( x4 ,?us bo? ( !m are opposite to ! sacr$ rule ( ju/ice2 "o to t ju/ice :i* we owe to our neighb\r's e/ate1 & ! o!r to 8 good "n4 ,b ! evil influ5ce ( pride spreads f>!r also2 = x tea*es u to practise unrighte\sness 9 matt]s ( prop]ty3 ,x in/ructs u 9 ! me?ods ( oppression1 & inspires u ) a wick$ c\rage to practise x2 ,ps4 lxxiii4 #f1 #g1 #h4 ,:5 pride compasses m5 z a *a91 & !y we> x z a gold5 ornam5t1 !n viol5ce cov]s !m z a g>m5t2 & ?\gh _! eyes /& out ) fatness1 & !y h m ?an he>t c\ld wi%1 yet !y are corrupt1 & speak wick$ly conc]n+ oppression4 ,!y gripe ^? t are poor1 because !y !mselves are mighty4 ,!y refuse to pay ! j dem&s ( _! neighb\rs1 !y speak l(tily1 & /& x out ) !m aga9/ all "r & ju/ice1 because !y are great 9 ! _w4 ,x is ! rule ( ju/ice to *ange places ) our humble neighb\r1 & ask ourselves1 :at we %\ld ?9k due to u1 if we 7 9 8 place4 ,or at lea/ we %\ld set ourselves & our neighb\r ^u ! level1 & consid] :at is j & "r on bo? sides4 ,b ! he>t ( pride _c be> su* a rule1 x exalts itself f> above ! level ( mank9d1 & practises t[>d ^? t are ar\nd x ) a sup]ior insol5ce & inju/ice4 ,curs$ pride1 ! fir/-born ( hell6 ,x seiz$ our fir/ p>5ts & tempt$ !m to aim at godhead1 to practice injury to ,god himself1 & assume a "r to ! fruit ( ! =bidd5 tree6 ,vile iniquity1 t ha? ta9t$ all ! se$ ( ,adam6 ,x is a haughty poison t 0 infus$ into our ve9s ) ! fir/ s92 & :]e %all we f9d ! son or daught] ( ,eve t is n infect$ ) x8 ,bless$ be ! grace ( ,god1 :]esoev] its dom9ion is brok51 s t x does n break out into all ! works ( unrighte\sness4 ,! ?ird spr+ ( inju/ice among m5 is pr(us5ess & luxury4 ,:5 p]sons affect to live 9 a mann] above :at _! circum/ances w af=d1 !y are tempt$ to intr5* ^u ! prop]ty ( _! neighb\r1 ei!r by *eat+ or by viol5ce4 ,x is ! language ( luxury1 8,i mu/ indulge my appetite1 my table mu/ be furni%$ ) a co/ly v>iety1 & ,i mu/ eat & dr9k ) elegance1 z is ! modi% phrase4 ,i mu/ treat my fri5ds :5 !y visit me1 ) fa%ionable ent]ta9m5ts2 ,i mu/ keep f9e company1 & make a figure 9 ! _w2 ,i mu/ appe> 9 su* an equipage z my neighb\r all[s himself1 ?\gh he be t5 times ri*] ?an ,i am4 ,i mu/ h _m *anges ( raim5t1 = x is a mean & vulg> ?+ to appe> too (t5 9 ! same dress3 ,my h\se mu/ be furni%$ aft] ! mode1 & ,i mu/ %9e at home & abroad 9 silks or 9 silv]2 = ,i _c be> ! ?\ght t su* or su* a "o %\ld out-%9e & ov]-top me40 ,!n ! patrimony is sold or mortgag$ to raise pres5t supplies1 & ! ri* food & clo?+1 & luxuri\s exp5ces ( a twelve-mon?1 dev\r & swall[ up sev5 ye>s income1 or ! ga9 ( half _! lives4 ,:at rema9s !n1 :5 _! own sub/ance is n suffici5t to supply _! vanity1 b t !y make an inroad ^u ! prop]ty ( _! neighb\r8 ,!y run deep into debt ) ! artific] & trad]1 & !y nev] conc]n !mselves h[ to make paym5t4 ,! workman has built !m palaces1 in/ead ( su* common dwell+s z _! "* requires1 & ! artific]s ( v>i\s k9ds h furni%$ out _! brav]y ( app>el or equipage3 ,b ! unhappy cr$itors are ready to />ve 9 tatt]$ raim5t1 ?r\gh ! oppression & inju/ice ( _! luxuri\s neighb\r4 ,& :5 !y make a mode/ dem& ( :at is due to !m1 !y meet ) no?+ b a fr[n or a je/1 & ! reproa*ful names ( saucy & imp]t95t4 ,b1 wo to him t covets an evil covet\sness to 8 h\se1 t he may set 8 ne/ on high2--= ! /one %all cry out ( ! wall aga9/ ! oppressor3 ,! beam out ( ! timb] %all answ] x1 & %all be> witness aga9/ unrighte\sness2 ,hab4 ii4 #i1 #aa4 ,?is is ! cry+ guilt ( _m1 & v commonly practis$ 9 ?is city1 9 great] or 9 less degrees2 b p]haps ! pr(use wret* pursues a bold] c\rse ( inju/ice1 & betakes himself to robb]y & plund]3 ,he lies at wat* on ! high-ways1 he seizes & assaults ! innoc5t travell]1 & deprives him ( 8 weal? & e ?+ valuable1 9 ord] to support 8 own wild & extravagant exp5ces4 ,luxury mu/ be f$1 ?\gh ju/ice be />v$2 & luxury mu/ be clo!d1 ?\gh ju/ice g nak$4 ,my he>]s p]haps w ?9k !mselves unconc]n$ 9 all ?is /ory1 & take no %>e ( conviction to !mselves1 nor d ,i "k any ( !m to :om half ?is *>ge belongs4 ,b let x be consid]$1 t m5 d n usually rise to ?is degree ( madness all at once4 ,unrighte\sness has sev]al /eps & /ages 9 its race2 if we indulge our appetites1 & spread our tables1 or =m our app>el or our furniture b a little beyond our income1 if we once beg9 to admit su* a mann] ( life & exp5ce z exce$s our e/ate1 9 ord] to please our own s5sual or va9 incl9ations1 or to vie ) our neighb\rs1 we expose ourselves to mo/ evid5t temptations ( inju/ice1 & lead our s\ls into s9ful sn>es4 8,we _c live frugally z our fa!rs did3 ,! fa%ion is alt]$1 & we mu/ foll[ x1 :e!r ! purse c be> x or no40 ,h5ce arise ! impetu\s desires ( ha/y & extravagant ga9s by gam+1 9 ord] to recov] :at is lo/ by luxury4 ,m5 v5ture l>gely ^u ! turn ( a dye1 & defraud _! hone/ cr$itors ( _! bread & life1 to pay1 :at !y call 9 _! cant1 ! debts ( hon\r4 ,a wanton sort ( ju/ice & illegal equity6 ,x is ! luxuri\s fa%ion ( life t ha? fill$ our l& ) ! it* ( gam+2 & if ! turn ( a :eel c entitle !m to ?\s&s1 !y despise ! sl[ & t$i\s ways ( supply+ _! wants by lab\r1 bus9ess1 or traffic4 ,?us hone/ indu/ry is disc\rag$1 & trade1 :i* is ! political life ( our nation1 lies groan+ & expir+4 ,h5ce proce$s ! wick$ cu/om ( break+ promises to ^? t we deal )1 & long delays ( paym5t1 till we imag9e t ! debt is cancell$1 by be+ almo/ =gott54 ,a va9 & crim9al imag9ation6 ,z ?\gh ! daily increase ( int]e/1 & ! pati5ce ( ! cr$itor1 c\ld make ! pr9cipal cease to be due6 ,z ?\gh "t1 & unju/ delay c\ld pay debts )\t money4 ,h5ce fl[s ! unrighte\s practice ( borr[+ )\t any design to pay1 :i* is gross & %ameful iniquity3 ,i w\ld hope none ( ! pr(essors ( religion h s f> ab&on$ all s5se ( righte\sness4 ,yet !re are too _m1 :o1 :5 once !y h borr[$1 gr[ s c>eless & neglig5t ( paym5t1 t x br+s a disgrace ^u _! pr(ession1 & a blot ^u _! "*4 ,pr(use & ?\ghtless s9n]s1 :o run 9 debt to e "o t w tru/ !m = ! daily conv5i5cies ( life6 ,?\gh !y h no reasonable prospect ( pay+1 yet !y ask _! neighb\r to l5d1 ) a free & c\rage\s c\nt5ance1 & put a bold face ^u _! v5tur\s iniquity1 be+ too pr\d to let _! pov]ty be kn[n4 ,b ! ,god ( ju/ice beholds _! crime1 & writes _! names d[n 9 8 book among ! unrighte\s4 ,ps4 xxxvii4 #ba4 ,! wick$ borr[e? & paye? n aga94 ,h5ce x comes to pass t !re are s _m bankrupts 9 our days1 ev5 among ! pr(essors ( /rict religion3 ,a %ameful & ungodly practice1 if x arise f luxury & pr(us5ess1 or f a c>eless neglect ( _! prop] affairs6 ,x 0 ?\ght suffici5t1 9 ! days ( our fa!rs1 to des]ve an expulsion f ! *ur* ( ,*ri/1 unless !y c\ld evid5tly make x appe>1 t x 0 m]ely ! un=ese5 & fr[n+ provid5ces ( ,god1 !y 7 r$uc$ to ?is extremity4--,!re is _m a man ha? groan$ away 8 latt] ye>s 9 pov]ty1 & p]haps 9 a cold prison1 & 9 mo/ =lorn circum/ances ( life1 by means ( ! pr(us5ess ( 8 y\?3 ,& he ha? be5 taught to read ! guilt ( 8 luxury & inju/ice 9 a long & pa9ful lesson4 ,b a pr(use & s5sual hum\r is n only ! spr+ ( unrighte\sness among p]sons ( bett] rank & circum/ance 9 ! _w1 b x tempts s]vants also to be unju/ to _! ma/]s3 ,!y w n[ & !n provide a treat = !mselves & _! fri5ds2 !y mu/ eat nicely1 & dr9k to excess3 ,& ?us !y wa/e _! ma/]'s sub/ance4 ,!y mu/ keep good company 9 ! _w1 & n[ & !n sp5d a lic5ti\s h\r or two1 :ile _! j & reasonable s]vice at home is neglect$2 & p]haps ! purse ( ! ma/] mu/ pay = all4 ,"u ! same head ,i may br+ a *>ge ( inju/ice aga9/ ! c>eless & wa/eful s]vant1 :o p]suades himself t 8 ma/] is ri* en\gh1 & !re=e he is n solicit\s to buy or sell1 or manage any affairs = him to ! be/ advantage4 ,he p]mits ! goods ( 8 ma/] to be wa/$ or embezzl$1 he gr[s lib]al & g5]\s at 8 ma/]'s co/1 & has no ?\ght ( ! gold5 rule ( our ,savi\r1 to manage 8 ma/]'s conc]ns ) ! same frugality & conduct1 z he w\ld expect a s]vant %\ld d = him4 ,b x is "t ,i proce$ to ! next p>ticul>4 ,! f\r? occasion ( inju/ice1 is slo? & idl5ess4 ,= ! slo?ful man is a bro!r to him t is a great wa/]2 ,prov4 xviii4 #i4 ,:osoev] wants ! necess>ies1 or ! conv5i5cies ( life1 is b\nd to obta9 !m by lab\r & dilig5ce1 if he is n possess$ ( !m by any o!r me?ods ( fav\rable provid5ce4 ,9 ! sweat ( ?y br[s %alt ?\ eat ?y bread1 0 ! comm& giv5 to ,adam1 :5 he 0 turn$ out ( p>adise1 & =feit$ 8 prop]ty 9 ! fruits ( ,ed54 ,b :5 once a p]son gets an av]sion to bus9ess1 :5 he f9ds a pleasure 9 saunt]+ & trifles1 & indulges idl5ess & a lazy life2 !n he is tempt$ to seek ! supports & com=ts ( nature by "s practices ( unrighte\sness4 ,! slo?ful man w be clo!d ) rags1 unless he procure bett] clo?+ by fraud or viol5ce2 ,prov4 xxiii4 #ba4 ,h5ce x is t p]sons le>n ! art ( /eal+1 & possess !mselves ( ! goods or ! money ( _! neighb\r by ?iev]y4 ,!y m>k out ! h\ses 9 ! day1 & break !m up at midnight = plund]4 ,!y remove ! anci5t l&-m>ks1 to enl>ge _! own bord]s2 !y viol5tly take away flocks1 & fe$ ^u !m4 ,!y g =? to _! unrighte\s "w 9 ! morn+1 & rise betimes = a prey4 ,!y reap d[n ! corn 9 _! neighb\r's field1 & ! wick$ ga!r ! v9tage4 ,!y cause ! nak$ to lodge )\t cloa?+1 & take away ! %eaf f ! hungry4 ,^! are !y t rebel aga9/ ! light1 !y abide n 9 ! pa?s !re(4 ,?\gh ,god does n lay folly to !m1 nor puni% _! crimes by 8 imm$iate judgm5ts1 yet 8 eyes are ^u _! ways2 ,job xxiv4 #b-bc4 ,& _m times 8 provid5ce br+s _! crimes to light1 & !y are puni%$ = _! iniquity by ! s5t5ce ( ! judge4 ,o :at a %ame & sc&al is x1 t 9 a nation pr(ess+ *ri/ianity1 !re %\ld be su* multitudes tra9$ up to ! pilf]+ trade1 & educat$ = infamy1 = transportation1 & ! gibbet6 ,!re are o!rs1 ^: h&s refuse to lab\r1 & ^: temp] ( m9d delights 9 idl5ess1 b !y v5ture n ^u ^! bold] crimes2 !y le>n o!r unrighte\s arts ( *eat+ & falsehood1 & fall into ! same evil practices1 :i* ,i h j be=e describ$ "u ! head ( luxury4 ,b :5 luxury1 pride1 & slo? jo9 _! =ces toge!r1 ! temptation to inju/ice becomes exce$+ /rong1 & !re are few :o h p[] to resi/ x4 ,su* 0 ! unju/ /ew>d1 :om our bless$ ,savi\r repres5ts 9 a p>able1 procur+ himself a way ( liv+ by *eat+ 8 ,"l3 ,luke xvi4 #a1 #b1 #c1 #d4 ,he _h wa/$ 8 ma/]'s goods1 & he 0 to be ca%i]$ f 8 s]vice3 ,:at %all ,i d1 said he1 ,i h n be5 us$ to "w1 ,i _c dig2 !re is ! slo? ( ! man3 ,he _h liv$ well 9 8 /ew>d%ip1 & 0 gr[n pr\d1 to beg ,i am a%am$4 ,well1 ,i c purlo9 no m ( my ,"l's e/ate = myself1 b ,i c d x = 8 debtors2 ,i w *eat him 9 8 acc\nts1 & make all 8 debtors my fri5ds1 by cancell+ a good "p ( _! obligations1 & !n ,i %all get a livelihood among/ !m4 ,o t all su* practices _h be5 f\nd no :]e b 9 p>ables6 ,"s t h be5 r$uc$ to pov]ty by idl5ess1 & h borr[$ boldly :at !y c\ld nev] pay1 yet wipe _! m\?s1 & ?9k !mselves innoc5t & righte\s1 because !y h n a suffici5cy to make paym5t3 ,:]eas1 9 tru?1 x is _! own slo? t makes !m poor1 & keeps !m s4 ,"s ( ^! idle creatures wa/e _! days 9 dr[s9ess & inactivity4 8,a little m sleep1 a little m slumb]1 s pov]ty comes ^u !m l an arm$ man )\t resi/ance40 ,o!rs are a little m sprightly1 & !y sp5d _! h\rs 9 an inquisitive imp]t95ce1 9 public news & private sl&]1 9 se>*+ & tatl+ ( ! affairs ( o!r p]sons & _! families1 :ile !y eat1 & dr9k & live ^u ! lab\r ( ! dilig5t1 & unju/ly s]ve !mselves out ( ! indu/ry ( _! neighb\r4 ,s ! wor?less drone wa/es ! summ]'s day 9 buzz+ & trifl+1 he gads abroad1 & w&]s ) idle flight2 !n he returns1 & fe$s ^u ! honey t ! bee has ga!r$1 & abuses ! indu/ry ( a bett] animal4 ,/4 ,paul takes notice ( ?is sort ( p at ,!ssalonica :o call !mselves *ri/ians1 & reproves !m ) j sev]ity2 ,we he> !re are "s :i* walk among y disord]ly1 work+ n at all1 b are busy bodies4 ,n[ !m t are su*1 we comm& & exhort by our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ) quietness !y "w1 & eat _! own bread3 ,= ev5 :5 we 7 ) y ?is we comm&$ y1 t if any w\ld n "w nei!r %\ld he eat2 #b ,!ss4 iii4 #aj1 c4 ,& 9 8 lett] to ! ,ephesians1 he exhorts ! ?ief to dilig5ce4 ,let him t /ole /eal no m1 b r let him lab\r1 work+ ) 8 h&s1 ! ?+ :i* is good2 & t n only = 8 own support1 b t he may h to give to him t ne$e?2 ,eph4 iv4 #bh4 ,h[ little d ^? *ri/ians read _! bibles6 ,or h[ little d !y m9d :at ! great apo/le tells !m6 ,!y pr(ess !y 7 nev] br\ght up to "w1 & give t answ] r\ndly z a suffici5t excuse = idl5ess3 ,& !re=e :5 !y become poor & necessit\s1 !y ?9k x ! duty ( o!rs to ma9ta9 !m1 )\t /ret*+ out _! h& = any ?+ b to beg & receive4 ,!y w apply !mselves to no employm5t1 ?\gh !y are told _! duty cont9ually3 ,_! pride1 indol5ce1 & slo? )hold !m f lab\r1 ?\gh !y are call$ to x daily 9 ! l\de/ language 9 :i* ,god n[-a-days speaks to 8 creatures2 & t is ! voice ( reason1 ( scripture1 & ( provid5ce4 ,b !re is ano!r sort ( slo? & idl5ess1 t leads on to ! practice ( inju/ice too1 & t is :5 m5 are busy 9 _! trades1 & ! affairs ( life1 b seldom look into _! acc\nts1 or p]haps keep none at all3 ,& ?us !y live ^u ! sp5d1 & are utt]ly ignorant :e!r _! income w support x4 ,!y eat & dr9k ) daily *e>fulness1 & sleep s\nd ^u _! pill[1 :ile !y "k n :e!r _! food & raim5t1 & ev5 ! b$ !y re/ on1 be _! own or no4 ,p]haps !y h let _! acc\nts run long beh9d1 !y are a little jeal\s ( _! circum/ances1 & !n x is an unpleasant & t$i\s task to take a ?or\gh review ( !m4 ,by ?is means !y run on v5tur+ & he$less1 till ju/ice ov]takes !m1 & ru9 seizes !m at once4 ,!n !y see :at a %ameful & cruel inroad !y h made ^u _! neighb\r's prop]ty3 ,!y f9d !n t !y h f$ & clo!d !mselves & _! h\sehold out ( _! neighb\r's e/ate4 ,:at %all ,i say to p]sons ( ?is "*8 ,_! s\ls are g5]ally h>d5$ on all sides aga9/ conviction1 & x is ) mu* difficulty !y are ev] br\ght to confess _! own folly1 _! slo? & unrighte\sness4 ,ask ?yself1 ,o man1 ,o woman1 ask ?yself ?is %ort & solemn "q1 8,am ,i will+ my neighb\r %\ld deal ?us ) me1 & sp5d my sub/ance = 8 daily support80 ,"h let x be obs]v$1 t ,i w\ld always except f ?is accusation su* z are m]e *ildr5 & _c "w1 or su* z are ag$1 & pa/ all ability ( lab\r1 su* z are weak & sick1 & r5d]$ !reby utt]ly incapable ( work+1 & su* z seek "w ) hone/ dilig5ce1 & w\ld be glad to be employ$ 9 any ?+ !y c d1 if !y c\ld f9d o!rs to employ !m4 ,"s ( ^! indig5t & necessit\s p]sons are 9 e city1 & !y seem to be m>k$ out by provid5ce z ! prop] objects ( compassion & b\nty1 & are n to be bl5d$ ) ! slo?ful & idle creatures 9 ! g5]al *>ge ( unrighte\sness4 ,fif?ly1 ,! next spr+ ( inju/ice is malice & envy4 ,?is is ! vile/ ( all1 & ! mo/ l ! devil2 = x contrives mis*ief1 & br+s injury ^u o!rs1 )\t seek+ ga9 & advantage to self4 ,?is is a vile iniquity1 & has a great deal ( ! _s ( cruelty & ( hell 9 x1 :]e ill-nature & spite reign & triumph4 ,?\gh envy & malice awak5 & excite ! s9n] to acts ( unrighte\sness & viol5ce1 & tempt u to rob our neighb\r ( :at is 8 due2 yet ^! vici\s pr9ciples aim m frequ5tly to di/urb ! peace1 or heal?1 & good "n ( our neighb\r1 ?an to injure 8 e/ate4 ,x is wra? & hatr$ t boils up ! blood into fury & rev5ge1 & moves u to smite our neighb\r ) ! fi/ ( wick$ness2 nor is ! guilty passion allay$ till x has practis$ mis*ief to 8 body1 or 8 reputation1 or 8 family1 or to some?+ t belongs to him4 ,h5ce proce$ murd]s & dea?1 & all ! tra9 ( evils & injuries ( ! cruel & bloody k9d4 ,x 0 f ?is pr9ciple t ,ca9 slew ,abel 8 bro!r1 t ! sons ( ,jacob sold ,joseph into slav]y3 ,x 0 f ?is pr9ciple t ,sanballat & ,tobiah jo9$ _! rage & _! c\nsels aga9/ ! ,jews1 t !y might h9d] ! rebuild+ ( ,j]usalem1 & endeav\r to de/roy ! build]s1 & ?r[ d[n ! "w2 ,neh4 ii4 #aj4 ,i hope !re are no examples ( ?is flagrant inju/ice to be f\nd among u :o pr(ess piety4 ,b are !re none ( u guilty ( "s less] injuries ris+ f ! same pr9ciple8 ,are !re none ( u t indulge our tongues to backbite & sl&]1 to make our neighb\rs look odi\s1 or to make ourselves easy or m]ry8 ,?is is to play ! madman1 :o ca/s abroad fire-br&s1 arr[s1 & dea?1--& sai?1 ,am ,i n 9 sport8 ,prov4 xxvi4 #ah1 #ai4 ,are !re none ( u t delight to teaze1 & vex1 & torture our neighb\r by disagreeable spee*es & sly reproa*8 ,d we nev] envy & provoke "o ano!r1 contr>y to ! apo/le's express prohibition8 ,gal4 v4 #bf4 ,d we n take pleasure to repeat ! ?+s t make ea* o!r uneasy1 9 ord] to v5t ! gall )9 u1 & scatt] ! v5om ^u our neighb\r's good "n8 ,?is is malice & unrighte\sness toge!r2 a complicat$ crime1 :i* "o w\ld ?9k %\ld be abhorr$ by e *ri/ian1 if "o did n frequ5tly see & feel ! practice ( x among ! pr(essors ( ! "n ( ,*ri/4 ,i might well comp>e su* creatures to a wasp or hornet1 :o fir/ teaze & disquiet u ) _! endless humm+1 & ere we c get rid ( !m1 !y fix _! pa9ful /+ 9 our fle%2 ?\gh nei!r ! pa9 nor ! teaz+ vexation !y give u1 c procure any conv5i5cy to ^? peevi% insects1 ^? noisy animals ( a little angry s\l4 ,if we are poor1 ?is evil hum\r tempts u to envy ! ri*es ( our neighb\r1 & we magnify & exalt !m beyond ! tru?1 t we may give "s col\r to our spl5etic & uneasy c>riage4 ,if we are afflict$1 or 9 pa91 we envy ! welf>e & ! ease ( o!rs1 we enl>ge our p>aphrases ^u _! bless+s1 & black5 _! "*1 t !y may appe> unwor?y ( su* fav\rs1 & wor?y ( our indignation & envy4 8,:5 %all ! "t come1 ,o ,"l ,jesus1 ?\ k+ ( righte\sness1 & k+ ( peace1 :5 %all t day appe>1 t ,ephraim %all n envy ,judah1 nor ,judah mole/ ,ephraim8 ,:5 %all x be t no rav5\s bea/ %all come ne> ,zion1 & !re %all be no?+ to hurt or de/roy 9 all ?y holy m\nta980 ,! la/ spr+ ( inju/ice t ,i %all m5tion1 is unbelief1 & di/ru/ ( ! provid5ce ( ,god4 ,:5 p]sons are 9 l[ circum/ances1 !y are sometimes hurri$ by ! p[] ( ?is temptation to use s9ful means 9 ord] to obta9 :at !y want1 or at lea/ :at !y fancy !y want = ! com=table support ( life4 ,! ^w ( ,god has _m engag+ promises 9 x1 to ^? :o are dilig5t 9 _! duty3 ,?\gh ! s\l ( ! slugg>d desire?1 & ha? no?+2 yet ! s\l ( ! dilig5t %all be made fat3 ,prov4 xiii4 #d4 ,x is ! h& ( a dilig5t man t make? ri*1 = x ha? ! bless+ ( ! ,"l ^u x4 ,god c increase ! h&ful ( meal 9 ! b>rel1 & l5g!n out ! /ream ( oil f ! little cruse1 t ! debts ( ! wid[ may be paid !reby1 & h] family f9d provision2 #a ,k+s xvii4 #ab1 #ad4 ,& ev5 s9ce ! days ( miracles h ceas$1 !re are _m *ri/ians :o h liv$ by fai?1 & h f\nd wond]s ( support1 n mu* inf]ior to ?is anci5t miracle4 ,b ^? :o "k n ! way ( liv+ by fai?1 are too ready to indulge !mselves 9 "s little pilf]+ or *eat+ me?ods to procure a subsi/5ce4 ,?us unbelief has a pla9 t5d5cy to unrighte\sness1 b he t believe? %all n make ha/e2 ,is4 xxviii4 #af4 ,he t believes ! c>e ( ,god t[>d 8 own p1 & puts 8 tru/ 9 8 ,r$eem]1 :o is ,"l ( all ?+s1 he t lives ^u ! cov5ant ( ,god daily he %all n make ha/e to make himself ri*1 or to possess himself ( ! com=ts ( life by any me?ods ( inju/ice2 8 fai? & dilig5ce %all be rew>d$ at lea/ ) daily bread4 ,& n[ hav+ f9i%$ ?is subject1 ,i mu/ beg p>don ( my read] = insi/+ s l>gely on ^? two virtues1 ju/ice & tru?1 9 my text4 ,b !y are ( s div9e a necessity to make up ! "* ( a *ri/ian1 !y are ( s valuable importance to ! glory ( ! gospel1 & s %ameful an inroad has be5 made ^u !m 9 v>i\s in/ances 9 our deg5]ate age1 t ,i 0 will+ to attempt some?+ to retrieve ?is "p ( godl9ess3 ,& ,o may ! conv9c+ & sanctify+ ,_s ( ,god att5d x ) 8 sacr$ influ5ces1 t ^? :o are call$ by ! sacr$ "n ( *ri/ian1 may nev] br+ a blemi% ^u x by des]v+ ! *>act]s ( false & unju/6 ,! ,second ,"p ( ?is ,s]mon4 ,! next virtue m5tion$ 9 my text1 is purity2 :atsoev] ?+s are pure1--?9k on ^! ?+s4 ,! s5se ( ?is ^w 9 ! ,greek1 is ext5d$ s f> by "s critics1 z to include temp]ance 9 eat+ & dr9k+1 z well z *a/ity & mode/y 9 all our words & behavi\r2 & ?us x signifies almo/ ! same ) sobriety1 & implies a re/ra9t ^u all ! excessive & irregul> appetites t human nature is subject to4 ,"u ^! two heads ,i %all treat ( purity briefly1 & %ew "u ea* ( !m h[ ! light ( nature1 & h[ ! gospel ( ,*ri/ requires ! practice ( x4 ,i4 ,temp]ance 9 eat+ & dr9k+ may be includ$ 9 ?is comm& ( purity1 = we c h>dly suppose ! apo/le omitt$ s necess>y a virtue1 & x is n m5tion$ at all1 if x be n impli$ "h4 ,x is n b5ea? ! doctr9e ( *ri/ianity to condesc5d to give rules ab\t ! mo/ common affairs ( human life1 ev5 food & raim5t4 ,x is a piece ( impurity to imitate ! sw9e1 & to gorge ourselves beyond measure2 to give up ourselves to fulfil e lusci\s appetite1 & e luxuri\s incl9ation ( ! ta/e4 ,an indulg5ce ( ?is sort ( vice1 :at inf9ite disord]s do? x br+ ^u mank9d6 ,if a man w\ld read ! "* ( a drunk>d pa9t$ 9 v bright & prop] col\rs1 & receive ! f\le/ ideas ( x 9 ! faire/ oratory1 he _c f9d a bett] description ?an ,prov4 xxiii4 #bi-cb4 ,:o ha? woe8 ,:o ha? sorr[8 ,:o ha? cont5tions8 ,:o ha? babbl+8 ,:o ha? w\nds )\t cause8 ,:o ha? r$ness ( eyes8 ,!y t t>ry long at ! w9e1 !y t g to seek mix$ w9e4 ,look n !re=e ^u ! w9e :5 x is r$1 :5 x give? its col\r 9 ! cup1 :5 x move? itself aright4 ,"s m5 9 our age well und]/& :at ,solomon "h means4 ,b at ! la/ x bite? l a s]p5t1 & /+e? l an add]4 ,! pleasure w be att5d$ ) intol]able pa9 & mortal injury1 :5 ! excess ( liquor %all "w l s mu* v5om p\r$ into ! ve9s1 & ca/ !e into diseases z incurable z ! bit+ ( any s]p5t2 x w d !e m mis*ief ?an an add] ) all 8 poison4 ,!re are _m t h felt ! words ( ,solomon true1 :5 _! voluptu\s s9s h be5 dreadfully recomp5s$ ) ru9 to _! s\l & body4 ,b ! inspir$ writ] dwells ^u ! loa?some subject1 & bids u m>k ! p>ticul> effects ( x3 ,?9e eyes %all behold /range wom51 & ?9e he>t %all utt] p]v]se ?+s2 ,prov4 xxiii4 #cc4 t is1 says a le>n$ p>aphra/#cj ^u ! text1 8?y ?\ghts w n only gr[ confus$1 & all ?+s appe> to !e o!rwise ?an !y are2 b lu/ful & adult]\s desires w be /irr$ up1 :i* ?\ can/ n rule1 & ?y m\? be+ )\t a bridle1 w break =? into unseemly1 nay1 fil?y1 scurril\s1 or1 p]haps1 blasphem\s language1 )\t respect to ,god or man40 ,yea1 ?\ %alt be1 sai? ! wise man1 z he t lie? d[n 9 ! mid/ ( ! sea1 or z he t lie? ^u ! top ( a ma/2 v]4 #cd4 t is1 8,?\ wilt sotti%ly run ?yself into ! extreme/ haz>ds1 )\t any appreh5sions ( dang]1 be+ no m able to direct ?y c\rse1 ?an a pilot :o snores :5 a %ip is toss$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! sea2 no m able to take notice ( ! p]il ?\ art 91 ?an he t falls asleep on ! top ( a ma/1 :]e he 0 set to keep ! wat*40 ,!y h /rick5 me1 %alt ?\ say1 & ,i 0 n sick2 !y h beat5 me1 & ,i felt x n4 ,:5 ,i %all awake1 ,i w seek x yet aga92 v]4 #ce4 ,x is z if ! wise man _h said1 8,t to complete ?y mis]y1 ?\ %alt n only be mock$1 & abus$1 & beat51 b ?\ %alt be z s5seless z if no h>m _h befall5 !e3 ,& no soon] wilt ?\ op5 ?9e eyes1 b ?\ wilt /upidly seek an occasion to be drunk1 & be beat5 aga940 ,my fri5ds1 h ye nev] se5 a drunk>d make t odi\s figure1 9 :i* ,solomon repres5ts him8 ,y f9d human nature is con/ant to itself3 ,x appe>s n[ 9 ,brita91 j z x is describ$ 9 ! days ( old at ,j]usalem 9 all its vici\s excesses4 ,!re is a great degree ( lik5ess betwe5 our =efa!rs' intemp]ance1 & _! *ildr5 ( late po/]ity4 ,"o w\ld ?9k "o su* a spectacle z ?is1 or ! m]e report ( x1 ) an assurance ( ! tru?1 %\ld be en\gh to =bid our lips ! excess ( liquor1 & to set a gu>d ^u ourselves 9 ! h\r ( temptation4 ,n only ^? :o ov]:elm !mselves ) /rong dr9k1 & =get reason & !mselves1 b ^? t are mighty to dr9k w9e1 h a sev]e c5sure ca/ ^u !m1 & a curse 9 ! book ( ,god3 ,is4 v4 #aa4 n only woe to !m1 t rise up e>ly 9 ! morn+1 t !y may f9d /rong dr9k1 & cont9ue till night1 till w9e inflame !m2 b woe to !m t are mighty to dr9k w9e1 ev5 ?\gh !y are n utt]ly ov]come by x1 to ! disord] & disgrace ( _! und]/&+s1 v]se #bb4 ,! reason is1 because nature w n be> su* a quantity ( w9e or /rong liquors at fir/2 & x is presum$ m5 h =c$ nature beyond its orig9al capacity1 & ?us h gr[n up1 by degrees ( s91 to su* a /r5g? 9 dr9k+4 ,^! are !y t call evil good & good evil1 & t glory 9 _! %ame4 ,he>k5 to ?y fa!r's advice1 ,o y\?1 & despise n ?y "m's c\nsel2 he> ?\1 my son1 & be wise1 & guide ?9e he>t 9 ! way ( temp]ance4 ,be n among w9e-bibb]s1 among/ riot\s eat]s ( fle%2 v]4 #ai4 ,y\? is gre$y ( pleasure1 & 9 dang] ( be+ corrupt$ by x2 !re=e avoid ! society ( drunk>ds & gluttons4 ,y see !y are jo9$ toge!r 9 ! prohibition & ?reat5+ ( ! ^w ( ,god1 8= ! glutton & ! drunk>d %all bo? come to pov]ty40 ,a wanton indulg5ce ( ! ta/e w tempt m5 to revell+ & riot1 !nce foll[s a neglect ( all bus9ess2 & _m a prodigal1 :o _h a fair e/ate1 is by ?is means become a begg> or a prison]4 ,let u be wat*ful !re=e :5 we sit d[n at a pl5tiful table1 & put a knife1 z x 71 to our ?roat1 if we feel ! dang] ( a %>p & wanton appetite2 let ! gu>d ( our virtue be z %>p & active z our ?ir/ or hung]4 ,let u n be desir\s ( fea/+ ourselves ) da9ties1 = !y too (t5 prove deceitful meat3 ,& ?\gh !y are nev] s tempt+ to ! palate1 yet !y may di/urb ! heal? ( ! body1 or indispose ! m9d = ! s]vice ( virtue4 ,b ?is leads me to ! next g5]al head1 & t is1 ,to consid] h[ ! light ( nature condemns ?is vice1 ?is sort ( impurity4 ,if x 7 my bus9ess to make a fl\ri% ) le>n$ citations1 x 7 an easy matt] to br+ ! ,greeks & ,romans hi!r to pass s5t5ce ^u ! glutton & ! drunk>d1 & all ! luxury ( ! ta/e2 = x is too mean an indulg5ce ei!r = a man or a *ri/ian4 ,x does n become human nature to endang] ! welf>e ( all its p[]s1 & enslave !m all to ! s+le s5se ( ta/+1 8,i am great]1 says ,s5eca1 & born to great] ?+s1 ?an to be a slave to ?is body1 or to live m]ely to become a /ra9] ( meats & dr9ks40 ,! wise/ ( m51 & ! be/ writ]s ( all ages1 ev5 9 ! hea!n nations1 h pass$ _! heavy c5sures on ^! impure & brutal follies1 :]eby we are r$uc$ to ! rank ( bea/s t p]i%1 or p]haps sunk bel[ !m by ! practices ( intemp]ance2 = !re are b few ( t l[] rank ( creatures1 :o swill !mselves beyond ! dem&s ( nature2 or1 at lea/1 beyond :at nature is able to be>4 ,let u argue a little ^u ?is head f ! pr9ciples ( reason1 & consid] t ! *ief designs ( food are ^! two1 ! support ( our nature1 & ! refre%m5t ( our spirits4 ,!re=e give food to him t is hungry1 t life may be ma9ta9$3 ,give dr9k to him t is ?ir/y1 to assi/ ! supports ( life1 & to refre% x4 ,give /rong dr9k to him t is ready to fa9t1 t 8 spirits may be recruit$3 & w9e to him t is heavy ( he>t1 t he may =get 8 sorr[s2 ,prov4 xxxi4 #f1 #g4 ,x is evid5t t e ?+1 :i* goes beyond ! m]e necessity ( nature = its support1 does n pres5tly become s9ful2 because ! refre%m5t ( nature is also "o end & design ( our food4 ,rememb] t ! supports ( nature are design$ by ! ,god ( nature to make u fit = all ! s]vices & duties ( life1 & ! refre%m5ts ( x are orda9$ by ! same ,au?or ( nature1 to r5d] u *e>ful 9 ! dis*>ge ( ^? duties4 ,! "o is necess>y to give u a capacity to p]=m1 & ! o!r prop] to r5d] ! p]=mance *e>ful & delightful to u1 & to int]m+le our lab\r ) su* innoc5t delights z may awak5 our ?ankfulness to ! b\nty ( our ,creator4 ,!nce x w foll[1 t ! ri* are all[$ to furni% _! tables ) a v>iety ( pleas+ & grateful food2 & t fea/s design$ = *e>ful enjoym5t ( our fri5ds1 are by no means =bidd5 by ! light ( reason1 or ( scripture3 ,= we ga9 vig\r = action1 by hav+ ! spirits rais$ & exhil]at$4 ,b x w foll[ also1 t :5 we h our *oice ( :at we %all eat or dr9k1 we ought to det]m9e n m]ely by pleasure & appetite1 nor fe$ till we are unfit = s]vice4 ,if we "k1 or h a good guess be=eh&1 t ?is cup1 or ?is di%1 w r5d] u unfit = ! prop] bus9ess ( ! day1 or incapable ( ! sev]al duties we are call$ to2 yet if1 = ! sake ( m]e s5suality1 we v5ture ^u x1 ,god w numb] x among our s9s aga9/ ! light ( nature4 ,^? ends !re=e = :i* ,god ha? orda9$ our v>i\s food1 bo? 9 8 creation & 9 8 provid5ce1 namely1 ! support ( nature1 & its refre%m5t2 let ^! be our designs 9 eat+1 & give rules = our det]m9ation :at food we %\ld p>take (4 ,x mu/ be grant$ inde$1 t a sickly p]son may be indulg$ 9 m solicitude ab\t food1 & may make x a matt] ( m di/+ui%+ *oice ?an p]sons vigor\s & heal?y4 ,b !n ! great end mu/ /ill be kept 9 ! eye1 t is1 ! recov]y ( /r5g? = future s]vice1 :]e !y are mu* cut (f f pres5t "w3 ,= nei!r ! sick nor ! heal?y1 %\ld live = ! sake ( eat+1 b bo? %\ld eat = ! sake ( liv+ & work+4 ,n[ if ! light ( nature requires su* purity & temp]ance1 h[ mu* m do? ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ oblige u to x8 ,i4 ,x is ! comm& ( our ,r$eem]1 8t we take he$ ( surfeit+ & drunk5ness1 le/ our he>ts at any "t be ov]*>g$ ) !m20 ,luke xxi4 #cd4 ,& :at *>ge do? ! holy apo/le give1 ,eph4 v4 #ah4 ,be n drunk5 ) w9e1 :]e9 is excess1 b be ye fill$ ) ! ,_s1 speak+ to "o ano!r 9 psalms & hymns1 & spiritual songs4 ,d n be s indulg5t to y\r palate & y\r glass1 z to let excess ( w9e ov]take y1 le/ y *ri/ians %\ld d z hea!ns h done1 & break out into irregul> songs1 & lic5ti\s or pr(ane mir?2 b seek r ! l>ge/ influ5ces ( ! bless$ ,_s1 & give a sacr$ loose to a dev\t frame3 ,break out into div9e psalms or songs2 com=t y\rselves1 & edify y\r neighb\rs !reby4 ,9 ,rom4 xiii4 #ac1 #ad4 ,/4 ,paul advises u h[ we %\ld behave ourselves 9 ?is po9t2 ,let u walk hone/ly1 z 9 ! day2 n 9 riot+ & drunk5ness2--b put ye on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & make n provision = ! fle%1 to fulfil x 9 ! lu/s !re(4 ,put on ! _s ( ! gospel1 & ! ornam5ts ( *ri/ianity1 & !n y _c = %ame seek ! pleasures ( ! brute1 nor s9k d[n into ! base impurities ( ! animal nature3 ,if y h put on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & are 8 disciples inde$1 !n look l *ri/ians2 let ! v life ( ,*ri/ be manife/ 9 y\r lives3 ,live above ^! animal desires1 ^! l[] designs ( ! fle%1 :i* is n ! *ief nature ( ! man1 mu* less %\ld x be ! *ief end ( *ri/ians to gratify x4 ,,ii4 ,let *ri/ians consid]1 t ! orig9al ru9 ( _! natures1 s\l & body1 arose f ! indulg5ce ( a fooli% appetite4 ,:5 our "m ,eve saw ! fruit ( ! =bidd5 tree1 %e ?\ght x 0 pleasant to ! eye1 & good = food3 ,%e ta/$ x h]self1 & tempt$ ,adam to ! s9 t ru9$ him & all 8 (fspr+4 ,:5 !re=e a temptation to ?is sort ( guilt appe>s1 let u ?9k ( all ! mis]ies ( our fall5 /ate1 & n d>e to repeat t crime1 :i* _h su* dismal consequ5ces4 ,x br\ght iniquity1 pa91 & dea? into human nature1 & begun all t di%on\r to ,god1 & all t mis*ief among m51 t ev] 0 f\nd 9 ?is l[] _w4 ,,iii4 ,e sa9t ought to h a mortal qu>rel ) ! fle%1 because he c>ries ab\t ! se$s ( iniquity 9 x1 & ! spr+s ( p]v]se appetite :i* ought always to be kept "u1 le/ our v spirits become c>nal1 & we lose our heav5ly cr[n4 ,!re=e sai? ! apo/le2 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bg4 ,i keep "u my body1 & br+ x "u subjection1 & endeav\r to be temp]ate 9 all ?+s1 t runn+ 9 ! *ri/ian race1 ,i may obta9 ! prize4 ,x is ! bus9ess ( a *ri/ian to eat & dr9k 9 due season1 = /r5g? & refre%m5t1 n = luxury & drunk5ness1 :i* ,solomon =bids to pr9ces2 ,eccl4 x4 #ag4 ,x 0 an excell5t say+ ( t holy man1 ,mr4 ,joseph ,alle92 8,i sit d[n to my table n to please my appetite1 or to pamp] my fle%1 b to ma9ta9 a s]vant ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t he may be fit = ! ,"l's "w40 ,,iv4 ,! sa9ts %\ld be pure & holy2 ev5 9 ! affairs ( ! natural life2 = !y h meat to eat1 t ! _w kn[s n (3 !y dr9k ( ! pleasures t fl[ f ,god1 & f 8 cov5ant2 & !re=e %\ld n be ov]-solicit\s ab\t pleas+ _! mean] appetites4 ,^? t indulge !mselves 9 c>nal delicacies1 & make enquiry = ! pleasures ( ! fle%1 z ! ma9 bus9ess ( life1 :at %all ,i eat1 & :at %all ,i dr9k8 ,^? t live 9 a r\nd ( s5suality1 !y debase _! s\ls1 make !mselves unfit = ! duties & pleasures ( a *ri/ian1 unfit = div9e communications1 = holy fell[%ip1 heav5ly m$itation1 & lively ex]cises ( fai?1 ^u unse5 ?+s2 !y damp _! zeal = ,god1 blunt _! reli% = religi\s delights1 & are p]petually defil+ _! own consci5ces4 ,^! are !y t make _! ,god _! belly1 :ile !y pr(ess to be *ri/ians4 ,b ! apo/le1 9 ,phil4 iii4 #ah1 #ai4 tells u1 8:atsoev] !y pr(ess1 !y are enemies ( ! cross ( ,*ri/1 & ,i _c speak ( x1 says he1 )\t weep+40 ,n[ if !re be any su* s9n]s among/ u1 su* slaves to a paltry appetite1 t make x a bus9ess ( too solemn & solicit\s enquiry1 8,h[ we %all regale ! palate1 & gratify ! ta/e30 ,if !re are any ( u t "k n h[ to =bid ourselves a sav\ry or lusci\s di%1 ev5 ?\gh we "k or expect x w discompose ! fle% or ! m9d3 ,if we h n temp]ance en\gh to d5y ! sup]flu\s or excessive glass1 :5 x comes to our turn1 nor virtue nor c\rage en\gh to refuse x1 let u take our %>e 9 ! repro(s ( ?is disc\rse2 & let u rememb] t we h _h fair w>n+ ?is day f ! ^w ( ,god1 t we may n dr[n our s\ls 9 s5sual indulg5ces1 & make ourselves unfit = ! duties ( life1 or = ! bus9ess or ! joy ( heav54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxvi4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,temp]ance4 ,is x a man's div9e/ good1 ,to make 8 s\l a slave to food8 ,vile z ! bea/1 ^: _s dies1 ,& has no hope above ! skies8 ,c meats or *oice/ w9es procure ,delights t ev] %all endure1 ,0 n ,i born above ! sw9e1 ,& %all ,i make _! pleasures m9e8 ,am ,i n made = nobl] ?+s8 ,made to asc5d on angel's w+s8 ,%all my be/ p[]s be ?us debas'd ,& "p ) heav5 to please my ta/e8 ,c ,i =get ! fatal de$1 ,h[ ,eve br\ght dea? on all h] se$1 ,%e ta/$ ! =bidd5 tree1 ,ang]'d h] ,god1 & ru9'd me4 ,0 life design$ alone to eat8 ,:at is ! m\?1 or :at ! meat8 ,bo? f ! gr\nd d]ive _! bir?1 ,& bo? %all mix ) common e>?4 ,great ,god new-m\ld my s5sual m9d ,& let my joys be m ref9'd2 ,raise me to dwell among ! ble/1 ,& fit me = ?y heav5ly fea/4 ,footnote #cj3 ,bi%op ,patrick4 ,,s]mon ,,xxvii4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,*a/ity1 c4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4--,:atsoev] ?+s are pure1 c4--?9k on ^! ?+s4 1 c4 ,purity ( he>t & life1 9 ! p]fect beauty ( x1 belongs to no man s9ce our orig9al apo/acy4 ,t f\l & %ameful dep>ture f ,god1 has r5d]$ u all unholy & unclean4 ,b we are recall$ to seek our anci5t glory1 by ! mess5g]s ( heav51 & ! m9i/ry ( ! gospel4 ,! apo/le exhorts u to x 9 ! text4 ,if ! ^w pure be tak5 9 its l>ge/ ext5t1 x may include 9 x temp]ance 9 meats & dr9ks1 z well z *a/ity 9 behavi\r4 ,y h he>d already a disc\rse ( temp]ance1 ) s hateful an acc\nt ( ! crimes ( gluttony & drunk5ness1 t ,i hope my he>]s h conceiv$ a sacr$ av]sion ( su* s5sualities4 ,let u n[ proce$ to ! second s5se impli$ 9 ! ^w1 & t is1 mode/y & *a/ity ( spee* & behavi\r4 ,?is is a mo/ em95t1 & mo/ und5iable "p ( t purity1 :i* ,/4 ,paul "h requires2 & ?is1 9 _m ( 8 epi/les he insi/s ^u z necess>y1 9 ord] to make up ! "* ( a *ri/ian1 & r5d] x hon\rable2 & ,/4 ,pet] recomm5ds x to ! pi\s wom5 9 8 day1 z a means ( ! conv]sion ( _! husb&s1 :o 7 g5tiles3 ,t !y :o obey$ n ! ^w ( ! gospel1 might be won to a good e/eem ( *ri/ianity1 :ile !y beheld ! *a/e conv]sation ( _! wives2 #a ,pet4 iii4 #a1 #b4 ,?is virtue /&s 9 opposition to ^? sev]al vices1 :i* are di/+ui%$ by diff]5t names 9 scripture1 su* z adult]y1 =nication1 lascivi\sness4 #a4 ,adult]y1 :5 "o ( ! p]sons :o are guilty ( impure embraces1 is "u ! sacr$ bonds ( m>riage4 ,by ! commission ( ?is s9 !re is injury done to ano!r family1 & ?us x is n only an (f5ce aga9/ ! laws ( purity1 b a violation ( ! laws ( ju/ice4 #b4 ,=nication1 :5 bo? ! guilty p]sons are free & unm>ri$4 ,x has be5 suffici5tly prov$ by _m writ]s1 t ?is is utt]ly unlawful1 h[ev] "s h attempt$ to v>ni% ! guilt1 & excuse ! crime4 #c4 ,lascivi\sness1 :i* consi/s 9 giv+ a loose to ^? impure ?\ghts1 words1 & actions1 :i* h an app>5t t5d5cy t[>d ! s9s be=e-m5tion$4 ,besides ^!1 !re are o!r names & in/ances ( unclean abom9ations1 :i* ,i wi% c\ld be utt]ly root$ out f human nature1 by bury+ !m 9 ev]la/+ sil5ce4 ,if ,i 7 to fet* argum5ts f reason & ! light ( nature1 ,i might make x appe> t ^! ?+s are crim9al & contr>y to ^? rules ( morality1 :i* 7 writt5 9 ! he>t ( man4 ,& p]haps !y w\ld h appe>$ 9 ! same guilty col\rs to all m51 if ! light ( nature 7 n obscur$ by corrupt passions1 & lic5ti\s appetite4 ,! practice ( ^! impure vices is inconsi/5t ) ! great ends = :i* ,god has =m$ our natures1 has rais$ u above ! bea/s t p]i%1 & has incl9$ mank9d to =m !mselves into societies = mutual b5efit4 ,! brutes1 :o h no nature sup]ior to ! animal are n gov]n$ by ! same laws4 ,b ! ,god ( nature1 :o has made u comp\nd be+s & 7%all ,i say87 ha? jo9$ an animal & an angel toge!r to make up a man1 expects t ! angel %\ld gov]n ! animal 9 all its natural prop5sities & conf9e x )9 ! rules ( religion & ! social life4 ,^! vices are also contr>y to ! solemn ord9ances ( m>riage :i* ! bless$ ,god in/itut$ 9 p>adise 9 a /ate ( innoc5cy1 & design$ to cont9ue ?r\gh all g5]ations4 ,if ^! impurities ( conv]sation 7 publicly p]mitt$1 all ! t5d] & mo/ engag+ names ( relation & k9dr$1 su* z fa!r1 si/]1 & bro!r1 w\ld be conf\nd$1 & almo/ aboli%$ among mank9d2 & :at dismal consequ5ces w\ld h5ce ensue8 ,9 :at helpless circum/ances w\ld *ildr5 be !n br\ght into ?is _w8 ,& _m ( ! ends ( human society w\ld become fru/rate & va94 ,i confess inde$1 t sev]al ( ^! vices 7 practis$ 9 ! hea!n _w )\t any inw>d remorse ( ! m9d1 )\t private repro( or public %ame4 ,"s ( ^! impurities 7 all[$ by ! laws ( _! c\ntry2 "s 7 indulg$ at fe/ivals1 & sometimes !y 7 m+l$ ) _! religi\s c]emonies1 & made "p ( ! wor%ip ( _! gods2 ,idol gods6 ,abom9able religions6 ,base & %ameful wor%ipp]s6 ,= x is a %ame1 sai? ! apo/le1 ev5 to speak ( ^? ?+s t are done 9 secret2 ^? unfruitful works ( d>kness3 ,eph4 v4 #aa1 #ab4 ,yet !re h be5 sev]al ( ! grave1 ! sob]1 & ! wise/ among ! ,g5tiles1 :o be+ con/ra9$ by ! m]e =ce ( reason1 h spoke aga9/ ^! corrupt practises1 & h adorn$ ! virtue ( *a/ity ) _m hon\rable encomiums4 ,b h[ d\btful soev] ?is duty ha? be5 reckon$ among ! hea!n nations1 yet x is made necess>y by ! pr9ciples ( ! *ri/ian religion1 & a /rong & sev]e gu>d ( prohibitions & ?reat5+s is set all ar\nd to secure ! practice ( x4 ,n[ t ,i may speak ( ?is subject z becomes me1 & recomm5d x 9 language pure & undefil$1 ,i %all set be=e y "s ( ^! scriptures1 t be> witness aga9/ all ! violations ( x1 "u ! foll[+ heads3 ,i4 ,! express precepts ( ! law ( ,god dem& ! fir/ place 9 ?is catalogue ( div9e te/imonies aga9/ impurity1 = !y 7 deliv]$ at ,m\nt ,s9ai to _m hundr$ ?\s&s at once1 !y 7 u%]$ 9 ) lightn+1 & pron\nc$ ) ?und]4 ,ex4 xx4 #ad4 ,?\ %alt n commit adult]y4 ,?is is ! sev5? comm&3 ,& t !re may n be ! lea/ t5d5cy t[>d ?is s91 ! t5? comm& is set z a pres]vative & def5ce1 ?\ %alt n s mu* z covet ?y neighb\r's wife1 v]se #ag4 ,9 ?is epitome & sum ( ! laws ( ,god1 :]eby he rules 8 creatures1 :i* is call$ ! decalogue or t5 comm&m5ts1 y f9d ?is vice ( impurity is twice =bidd52 once 9 ! p]fect act1 & aga9 9 ! crim9al wi% & int5tion4 ,obs]ve "h1 t ?\gh ! words ( ^! comm&s directly po9t to adult]y1 yet x appe>s by ! v reason ( ?+s1 z well z f o!r passages ( scripture1 t all un*a/e ?\ghts1 words1 & actions1 are "h =bidd51 z our y\ng] ye>s h be5 taught 9 ! cate*ism4 ,nor is ?is a law t belong$ only to ! ,jews1 = ! ,new ,te/am5t m5tions & enjo9s ?is comm& ) ! re/1 :i* are ( equal =ce "u ! gospel4 ,! law =bids all mann] ( lu/1 & sai?2 ,?\ %alt n covet2 ,rom4 vii4 #g4 ,! great apo/le puts ! ,!ssalonians 9 m9d ( :at he _h taught !m z ! law ( ,*ri/4 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #b1 #c1 #d1 #e4 ,= ye "k :at comm&m5ts we gave y by ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,= ?is is ! w ( ,god1 ev5 y\r sanctification1 t y %\ld ab/a9 f =nication3 ,t e "o ( y %\ld "k h[ to possess 8 vessel 9 sanctification & hon\r2 n 9 ! lu/ ( concupisc5ce1 ev5 z ! ,g5tiles :i* "k n ,god4 ,x is z mu* z if he _h said1 x is a di%on\r to *ri/ianity1 & a /ep ( return to hea!nism1 to give a loose to impure lu/s4 ,he repeats ! same ?+2 ,eph4 iv4 #ag-ba4 8,?is ,i say !re=e1 & te/ify 9 ! ,"l1 t ye h5ce=? walk n z o!r ,g5tiles walk1 9 ! vanity ( _! m9ds1 hav+ ! und]/&+ d>k5$1 & be+ ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god ?r\gh ! ignorance t is 9 !m2 because ( ! bl9dness ( _! he>t3 ,:o be+ pa/ feel+1 h giv5 !mselves ov] to lascivi\sness1 to "w all uncleanness ) gre$9ess4 ,b ye h n s le>n$ ,*ri/20 8if s be ye h be5 l$ by him1 & taught ! tru? z x is 9 ,jesus40 ,9 va9 ye pr(ess to h le>n$ ! tru? z x is 9 ,jesus1 or to h put on ,*ri/1 :ile y practise ! same abom9ations z ye did be=e1 :ile ye walk & live z ! hea!n _w4 ,,ii4 ,! hateful description ( ^! s9s :i* is giv5 u by ! holy writ]s1 %\ld pr9t ! same odi\s image ( !m ^u our m9ds1 & = ev] =bid ! practice4 ,solomon1 a great k+1 & a man ( excell5t wisdom1 _h well kn[n ! mis*ief & madness ( ?is sort ( vice2 he gives 8 son ! mo/ solemn *>ge aga9/ x 9 v>i\s p>ts ( ! book ( ,prov]bs1 m especially 9 ! vi4 & vii4 *apt]s1 :i* he sp5ds entirely ^u ?is !me1 & 9 ! ii4 & vi4 & ! ix4 *apt]s1 :]e he applies ne> half ( !m to ! same design2 :]e9 aft] he has %ewn ! ins9uat+ flatt]ies ( ! wanton woman he nev] fails to give notice ( ! t]rible att5dants ( ^? t foll[ h]4 ,= h] h\se incl9es to dea?1 & h] pa?s unto ! dead2 none t g to h] return aga91 nei!r take !y hold ( ! pa?s ( life4 ,!re is sc>ce any iniquity t does s effectually h>d5 ! he>t1 & prev5t all rep5tance4 ,let n ?9e he>t !re=e decl9e to h] ways2 g n a/ray 9 h] pa?s3 ,= %e has ca/ d[n _m w\nd$1 yea1 _m /rong m5 h be5 sla9 by h]3 ,h] h\se is ! way to hell1 go+ d[n to ! *amb]s ( dea?4 ,?is leads me to ! next p>ticul>4 ,,iii4 ,if we consid] ! dismal effects ( ^! impure practices1 z !y are record$ 9 sacr$ hi/ory1 !y %\ld keep our s\ls awake1 & keep u always to ! wat*1 le/ we be ensn>$4 ,behold ,sampson ! /ronge/ ( m51 :o 0 a holy ,naz>ite1 & devot$ to ,god2 h[ 0 he br\ght d[n %amefully f ! heights ( 8 glory to prison & slav]y1 to bl9dness & dea? by ! love ( /range wom56 ,behold ! ,jewi% h]o ly+ l a ?\ghtless fool ^u ! lap ( ,delilah1 :ile ! sev5 sacr$ locks ( 8 head 7 %av51 & 8 div9e /r5g? w5t f him1 = ! ,"l dep>t$6 ,behold ! wret*$ captive ) 8 eyes bor$ out by ! ,phili/9es1 b\nd ) fett]s ( brass1 & gr9d+ 9 ! prison-h\se6 ,behold ! man :o 0 once _! t]ror1 n[ become _! sport1 _! mock]y1 & _! laugh+-/ock 9 ! h\se ( ,dagon _! god3 ,see him !re cru%$ to pieces1 & expir+ "u ! weight ( 8 own rev5ge ^u 8 ,phili/9e enemies2 & all ?is = ! love ( a h>lot6 ,m>k ! mis*iefs1 ! calamities1 & ! blood%$ t pursu$ ! h\se ( ,david1 :5 adult]y & guilt 9 ! matt] ( ,uriah _h provok$ 8 ,god6 ,see h[ s9 & dea? made wide inroads into 8 h\sehold6 ,see !re 8 son ,amnon sla9 by 8 bro!r ,absalom = ! folly he _h wr\ght 9 ,israel1 & ! ince/ ) 8 si/] ,tam>8 ,?9k ( ,solomon ! wise/ ( m51 ^: he>t 0 entic$ away by /range wom5 f ! ,god & religion ( 8 fa!rs1 :5 he paid su* pr(ane & crim9al reg>d to ! idols ( 8 mi/resses1 z to build temples = !m ne> ! temple ( ,jehovah2 & 8! ,"l 0 angry ) ,solomon1 :5 8 wives turn$ away 8 he>t aft] o!r gods1 & he r5t ! k+dom f him 9 ! days ( 8 son ,rehoboam10 & made a long & fatal sep>ation betwe5 ! tribes ( ,israel = _m g5]ations4 ,&1 to "n no m1 turn y\r eyes to ,sodom & ,gomorrah1 & ! cities ( ! pla91 giv+ !mselves ov] to =nication1 & go+ aft] /range fle%2 m>k h[ ! ,"l ra9$ fire & brim/one out ( heav5 ^u !m1 & !y are set =? = an example suff]+ ! v5geance ( et]nal fire2 ,jude #g4 ,,iv4 ,?9k ( ! dreadful ?reat5+s t are d5\nc$ aga9/ impure s9n]s 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 & y w f9d ^! are flam+ witnesses aga9/ _! practice2 ,hos4 iv4 #a-e1 8,! ,"l ha? a controv]sy ) ! inhabitants ( ! l&1 because ( kill+1 /eal+1 & adult]y3 !re=e %all ! l& m\rn40 ,& ,god seems to =bid ! prophets to give !m repro(1 z ?\gh he resolv$ to de/roy !m4 ,let no man /rive & reprove ano!r4 ,8 m]cy & =giv5ess seem to be put to a /&2 ,j]4 v4 #g1 #i4 8,h[ %all ,i p>don !e = ?is8 sai? ! ,"l2 ?y *ildr5 h =sak5 me :5 ,i f$ !m to ! full1 !y !n committ$ adult]y1 & assembl$ !mselves 9 troops 9 ! h>lots' h\ses4 ,%all ,i n visit !m = ^! ?+s1 sai? ! ,"l8 & %all n my s\l be av5g$ on su* a nation z ?is80 ,:5 ! apo/le ,paul _h repres5t$ ?is sort ( vice 9 #a ,cor4 vi4 #ah1 #ai4 8z a defilem5t ( ! body1 :i* is ! temple ( ,god1 & ! habitation ( ! ,holy ,_s20 he adds ?is ^w ( t]ror2 iii4 #ag4 8,if any man defile ! temple ( ,god1 him %all ,god de/roy2 = ! temple ( ,god is & ought to be holy10 & n kept z a ne/ = unclean v]m94 8,be n deceiv$2 nei!r =nicators1 nor idolat]s1 nor adult]]s1 nor ^? :o indulge vile impurities1 %all inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god20 #a ,cor4 vi4 #i1 #aj4 ,su* 7 "s ( y1 inde$1 says ,/4 ,paul to 8 conv]ts1 b ye are wa%$ & sanctifi$ f ^! pollutions1 or y c\ld nev] h be5 sav$4 ,!re=e sai? ! same holy writ]1 8let nei!r =nication1 nor any unclean practices be s mu* z once nam$ among/ y z become? sa9ts20 t is1 let !m nev] be nam$ )\t abhorr5ce4 8,= ?is ye "k1 t no :oremong]1 nor any unclean p]son1 nor covet\s man :o is an idolat]1 ha? any inh]itance 9 ! k+dom ( ,*ri/ & ( ,god4 ,let no man deceive y ) va9 words2 = because ( ^! ?+s come? ! wra? ( ,god ^u ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce20 ,eph4 v4 #c-f4 ,! visions ( ,/4 ,john 9 ! book ( ! ,revelation1 pron\nce ! doom ( :oremong]s ) ! re/ ( notori\s s9n]s1 & give !m 8_! "p 9 ! lake :i* burne? ) fire & brim/one1 :i* is ! second dea?20 ,rev4 xxi4 #h4 ,h[ impi\sly bold are ^? s9n]s1 :o d>e v5ture ?r\gh all ^! t]rors to gratify a s5sual appetite6 ,:o c ru% ^u ! po9t ( ! av5g+ sword ( ,god1 & plunge !mselves into ev]la/+ burn+s1 to ta/e ! deceitful baits ( impure & =bidd5 pleasure6 ,be=e ,i conclude ?is head1 ,i w\ld j h9t a few directions to ^? :o w\ld pres]ve _! mode/y & virtue1 & prevail aga9/ all temptations to impurity4 #a4 ,set a sev]e wat* ^u y\r eyes & y\r he>t4 ,keep all ! p[]s ( nature "u a prop] discipl9e1 & gu>d all ! av5ues ( ! s\l4 ,secure y\r s5ses )\t1 & y\r fancy )91 z mu* z possible1 f all allurem5ts ( ?is k9d4 ,let u rememb] t s9 (t5 beg9s 9 ! imag9ation1 & !re=e we mu/ e/abli% a /rict gu>d ^u our rov+ ?\ghts1 & r$uce !m :5 !y fir/ beg9 to g a/ray4 ,we mu/ lay a /rong *a9 ( re/ra9t ^u ^? endless w&]]s2 = our ,savi\r himself tells u1 ,out ( ! he>t proce$ adult]ies & =nications1 :i* defile ! man2 ,mat4 xv4 #ai4 ,we mu/ make a self-d5y+ cov5ant ) our eyes1 t we may n look ^u temptation1 le/ we be l$ a/ray f ! pa?s ( purity4 ,our bless$ ,"l himself gives u a suffici5t caution1 :5 he expla9s ! sev5? comm&m5t2 ,mat4 v4 #bh4 ,i say unto y t :osoev] looke? on a woman to lu/ aft] h]1 ha? committ$ adult]y ) h] already 9 8 he>t4 ,:5 our ,savi\r =bids a wanton look1 he requires t we put a veil ^u our eyes1 le/ l w&]+ />s or fooli% fires !y betray u into f\l & miry pits ( pollution1 or lead u to deep & dang]\s pollutions4 ,avoid all impure repres5tations1 pictures1 & images3 ,turn y\r eyes f immode/ sights1 & y\r e>s f pollut$ language1 :e!r x be 9 disc\rse1 or writ+1 a lewd je/1 or a wanton song4 ,let !m n ent]ta9 y1 ?\gh !y may be att5d$ & adorn$ ) nev] s _m col\rs ( wit1 & *>ms ( music4 ,romances & novels1 & inv5t$ /ories ( =bidd5 love1 h pa9t$ ov] ^! impurities ) %9+ eloqu5ce1 & awak5$ ! same fooli% passions 9 ! read]4 ,o h[ unhappily has ! art ( v]se1 :i* 0 fir/ consecrat$ to ! s]vice ( ! temple1 be5 pro/itut$ to ! vile/ purposes1 to give gay col\rs to temptation1 & gild ov] ! f\le/ images ( iniquity6 ,& :at a multitude ( s\ls may date ! comm5cem5t ( _! guilt & ru9 f ! "t :5 !y began to frequ5t ! poison\s ent]ta9m5ts ( ! /age6 ,_! e>s :i* 7 %ock$ at fir/ ) "s ( ! co>se & f\l expressions ( mod]n com$y1 by degrees are h>d5$ to be> ! mo/ (f5sive language3 ,_! mode/y & blu%+ dies & vani%es by degrees1 till at la/ !y le>n to reli% ! grosse/ pollutions ( ! !atre1 & p]haps put ! fable into practice4 ,z fai? & salvation come by he>+1 s iniquity & ev]la/+ dea? come sometimes by he>+ too4 ,& :at we w\ld n he>1 surely we %\ld n speak4 ,let u !n set a gu>d ^u our tongues1 le/ !y bord] ^u =bidd5 language4 ,no fil?9ess1 no fooli% talk+1 no corrupt communication mu/ proce$ out ( our m\?s2 ,eph4 iv4 #bi4 & v4 #d4 ,we %\ld n affect ^? spee*es ( a d\ble mean+1 :i* lead ! ?\ghts away to lewd & wanton conceits1 & make f\l impressions ^u ! m9d4 ,let y\r e>s hate to be treat$ ) su* indec5cies1 nor let our lips d>e to treat o!rs s4 #b4 ,d n make too ri* provisions = ! fe$+ ( ! fle%2 indulge n y\rselves on ! delicacies ( ! ta/e1 nor 9 ! luxury ( excessive sleep3 ,bo? ( ^! may incl9e animal nature to lic5ti\s desires3 ,/& af> (f f gluttony & excess ( w9e1 nor pamp] ! body beyond ! j support1 & due refre%m5t ( nature4 ,! holy apo/le 9 8 prohibitions1 c\ples 8*amb]+ & wantonness ) riot+ & drunk5 practice20 ,rom4 xiii4 #ac4 & calls !m all works ( d>kness4 ,x is a good rem>k ( ,kempis1 a dev\t papi/ 9 =m] days1 8,bridle ! appetites ( ! palate1 get a sov]eignty ov] !m1 & y w be bett] able to ma/] e o!r appetite40 #c4 ,always employ y\rselves 9 some?+ innoc5t & useful1 t may engage ! p[]s ( ! body1 or ! m9d1 or bo?1 t s temptation may nev] f9d y idle4 ,! spr+s ( ! s9 ( ,sodom 7 fulness ( bread1 & abundance ( idl5ess2 !re=e !y grew haughty1 & committ$ abom9ation be=e ! ,"l2 ,ezek4 xvi4 #di1 #ej4 ,?is is an advice ( ,j]ome1 "o ( ! *ri/ian fa!rs4 ,be /ill do+ "s "w1 t ! devil1 :5 he comes to tempt1 may always f9d !e busy4 ,:]e y are 9 dang] ( ^! s9s1 put y\rselves ^u a necessity ( dilig5ce all ! day1 t y may h no "t nor room = wild imag9ations nor impure indulg5ces4 #d4 ,avoid ! seasons1 ! places1 & ! objects ( temptation1 z f> z x is consi/5t ) ! necess>y duties ( life3 ,= he t ha? no caution ab\t him1 & is n afraid ( be+ tempt$1 he is n acqua9t$ ) human weakness1 nor is he s mu* afraid ( s9 z he ought to be4 #e4 ,ma9ta9 an ev]la/+ & awful s5se ( ! pres5ce ( ,god ?y ,mak]1 ?y ,gov]nor1 & ?y ,judge4 ,rememb] ! ,"l beholds ! secret work+s ( ! he>t1 & ! f\l practices ( d>kness & midnight4 ,!re is n a place :]e ! eye ( ,god _c come4 ,:at an hon\rable "* ha? "y ,joseph acquir$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god1 & 8 "n /&s record$ ) r5[n 9 div9e hi/ory ?r\gh all ages1 = 8 flight f ! allurem5ts ( an immode/ woman3 ,! gu>d :i* he cont9ually plac$ ^u 8 virtue1 0 ! all-see+ eye ( heav54 8,h[ c ,i d ?is great wick$ness1 & s9 aga9/ ,god80 ,g54 xxxix4 #i4 #f4 ,get ^? scriptures writt5 9 y\r he>ts1 & ready at all times 9 y\r memories1 :i* may be ! mo/ effectual antidotes & pres]vatives aga9/ all =bidd5 pleasure4 ,?is 0 ! anci5t practise ( ! sa9ts4 ,ps4 cxix4 #aa4 8,?y ^w h ,i hid 9 my he>t1 t ,i might n s9 aga9/ !e40 ,! ^w ( ,god is ! sword ( ! ,_s1 to put to flight1 & to slay :ole armies ( iniquity4 #g4 ,fly daily to ! m]cy-seat = div9e aid3 ,commit ?y s\l & body to ! keep+ ( ,*ri/2 he is exalt$ & au?oriz$ to take c>e ( s9n]s1 :o make him _! refuge3 he is also compassionate & ready to succ\r ! tempt$4 ,!re is cleans+ virtue 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/ to wa% away ! f\le/ guilt1 & to spr9kle ! consci5ce ( ! humble p5it5t ) peace & p>don3 & !re is all-suffici5t p[] & grace ) him to subdue ! mo/ rag+ vices4 ,make ha/e to him by humble fai?1 & mo/ importunate pray]3 ,cont9ue in/ant at ! ?rone3 ,nev] re/ till he ha? by 8 provid5ce & 8 grace deliv]$ y f ! dang]\s temptation1 or made y conqu]or ov] ! s9 t easily besets y4 ,!re are a ?\s& s\ls 9 heav51 :o 7 once conflict+ "h ) ! same impure temptations1 b !y ga9$ ! victory by ! blood & ,_s ( ,*ri/1 & are made m ?an conqu]ors ?r\gh him :o ha? lov$ !m4 ,i fe> ,i h trespass$ ^u my he>]s1 9 dwell+ ?us long on ?is dang]\s !me4 ,x is "t to retire1 & end my disc\rse4 ,^? :o h a m9d to be bett] furni%$ ) weapons & div9e arm\r aga9/ ^! enemies ( purity & virtue1 ,i w\ld recomm5d to !m ?ree books1 :]e !y may f9d abundant provision3 ,& ^! are ,mr4 ,o/]vald's ,treatise ( ,uncleanness1 ,mr4 ,h5ry's ,f\r ,disc\rses aga9/ immorality1 & ,mr4 ,baxt]'s ,*ri/ian ,directory1 tome #a *ap4 #h4 "p #e4 ,& may ! holy & pure ,_s1 :o att5d$ at ! baptism ( our ,savi\r 9 ! =m ( a dove1 :i* is an emblem ( *a/ity1 may he give ^! wat]s ( ! sanctu>y a div9e efficacy to purify ! s\ls ( pollut$ s9n]s1 & to gu>d ! innoc5t & ! tempt$ f ^! dang]\s pollutions6 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxvii4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,*a/ity4 ,! "l1 h[ great 8 maje/y1 ,h[ pure are all 8 ways1 ,s9n]s unclean (f5d 8 eyes1 ,nor /& be=e 8 face4 ,?\ ha/ orda9'd immortal woes1 ,& ev]la/+ fire1 ,to be ! j rew>d ( ^? ,:o foll[ loose desire4 ,i he>1 ,i read ! dreadful doom ,( ,sodom2 9 ?y ^w2 ,& d>es a feeble worm presume ,?us to provoke ! ,"l8 ,de> ,savi\r1 gu>d me by ?y grace1 ,f ?\ghts & words unclean1 ,nor let temptation ga9 success ,to draw my s\l to s94 ,,s]mon ,,xxviii4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 a ,lovely ,c>riage1 c4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4--,:atsoev] ?+s are lovely----?9k on ^! ?+s4 1 c4 ,man 0 a lovely creature 9 8 fir/ =mation & innoc5ce1 h[ev] he has be5 debas$ & di%on\r$ by ! fall4 ,n[ !re is no?+ 9 all ! religion ( ,*ri/ b :at t5ds to re/ore man to ! excell5cies ( 8 orig9al /ate1 or to exalt him above !m1 & to r5d] him all ov] amiable4 ,to ?is end tru? & s9c]ity are recomm5d$ to him 9 ! gospel1 ) a v5]able dec5cy 9 all 8 conduct4 ,to ?is end he is requir$ to practise ju/ice to 8 neighb\r1 & to keep himself pure & *a/e f all ! vices ( s5suality4 ,?us f> we h proce$$ 9 improv+ ! text4 ,& ! man :o has atta9$ ?us f>1 has _m lovely qualities belong+ to him1 su* z lay a f\ndation = a good report1 & des]ve our praises4 ,yet !re are _m ?+s 9 human conv]sation1 :i* d n directly fall "u ! comm&s ( tru? & gravity1 ju/ice & purity3 ,^! ! apo/le recomm5ds to ! ,philippians1 "u ! foll[+ *>act]s1 viz4 ?+s t are lovely1 t are ( good report1 de$s ( virtue1 & wor?y ( praise4 ,! ?+s t are lovely1 are su* z look well among m51 & h a good appe>ance 9 ! eyes ( ! _w3 ,^? ?+s t ga9 ! love ( our fell[-creatures3 ,n m]ely su* religi\s practices1 z make u belov$ by fell[-*ri/ians1 b su* a temp] & conduct z comm&s ! e/eem & respect ev5 ( ! ungodly1 & ^? t pr(ess n /rict religion4 ,?is ought to be ! c>riage ( ! sa9ts ( ! ,mo/ ,high1 !y %\ld practise ^? ?+s t are grateful & pleas+ to human nature1 s f> z innoc5ce all[s3 ^? ?+s t may recomm5d our conv]sation to our neighb\rs1 & procure ! love ( all m54 ,is x n a v desirable ?+ to h x said ( any p>ticul> *ri/ian1 all t "k him love him2 he ha? no enemies b ^? t are unacqua9t$ ) him1 unless x be su* z hate him ^u ! same gr\nd z ! devil do?1 & t is because ( 8 piety & goodness8 ,b to expla9 ?is m fully1 & impress x ) m p[] ^u e "o ( our consci5ces1 ,i w desc5d to p>ticul> in/ances ( a lovely c>riage4 ,& "h ,i %all m5tion b ^! few1 viz4 prud5ce1 mod]ation1 humility1 meekness1 pati5ce1 & love4 ,i4 ,prud5ce is a lovely quality4 ,?is tea*es u to speak e ^w1 & p]=m e action ( life at a prop] "t1 9 ! prop] place1 & t[>d ! prop] p]son4 ,x is prud5ce t di/+ui%es our v>i\s behavi\r t[>d our fell[-creatures1 accord+ to _! diff]5t ranks & degrees among mank9d1 or ! diff]5t relations 9 :i* we /& to !m4 ,x is a v desirable excell5cy to "k :5 x is prop] to speak1 & :5 x is be/ to keep sil5ce2 at :at seasons1 & 9 :at company we %\ld awak5 our zeal1 & ex]t our active p[]s2 or :5 we %\ld hide ourselves1 or put a bridle ^u our lips1 & sit /ill1 & he>4 ,prud5ce is ( inf9ite use 9 all ! affairs ( life & religion3 ,nor is !re any h\r ( ! day1 nor any place :]e9 we sp5d t h\r1 :e!r alone or 9 public1 b gives occasion = "s ex]cise ( ?is virtue4 ,x does n belong to human nature to possess ?is 9 p]fection3 ,p]fect prud5ce dwells ) ,god alone1 ,god ! mo/ lovely ( be+s3 ,he t comes ne>e/ to x1 is ! wise/ ( m51 & he ga9s ! love & high e/eem ( all t are ne> him2 = 8 conduct 9 life is ( s+ul> advantage to ^? t conv]se ) him1 z well z to himself4 ,?is man is consult$ by 8 fri5ds z an e>?ly oracle1 & by 8 advice he saves _m f ru94 ,?us he w9s & we>s _! hon\r & _! love4 ,!re are _m good qualities bo? ( ! natural & moral k9d t mu/ meet toge!r1 to make up a prud5t man4 ,he mu/ be furni%$ ) a memory ( ?+s pa/1 & ) j & prop] obs]vations made ^u !m1 t he may "k h[ to improve e opportunity & occurr5ce ( life to ! be/ purposes :5 ! same occasions return4 ,!re is no prud5ce )\t "s degrees ( exp]i5ce4 ,b exp]i5ce alone is n suffici5t2 he %\ld h also a wide ext5t ( s\l1 & be able to take a l>ge & compreh5sive survey ( ! concurr5t circum/ances ( ?+s pres5t3 ,& he mu/ be bless$ ) a solid judgm5t1 t by putt+ _m ?+s at once into ! balance1 he may f9d :i* outweighs ! re/1 & det]m9e 8 pres5t conduct !reby4 ,he mu/ h a degree ( sagacity1 to =esee future ev5ts1 accord+ to ! usual consequ5ces ( ?+s 9 ?is mortal /ate4 ,! prud5t man =esees ! evil1 & hide? himself2 b ! simple pass on1 & are puni%$2 ,prov4 xxii4 #c4 t is1 ,!y suff] = _! want ( prud5ce & =esight4 ,& besides all ^!1 he %\ld be a man ( firm & /eady resolution to g ?r\gh difficulties1 & to put 9 practice :at 8 judgm5t has det]m9$4 ,ra% & ungov]n$ passions are great enemies ( ?is virtue4 ,bo? ^! pu% a man onw>d to a ha/y & irregul> conduct4 ,8 lips multiply folly1 & 8 h&s practise x ?r\gh ! impati5ce ( 8 _s4 ,8 ungu>d$ talk1 & precipitant actions plunge himself into sn>es1 & sometimes involve 8 acqua9tance 9 ! same mis*ief4 ,!re are o!r *>act]s also inconsi/5t ) prud5ce1 su* z an un?9k+ & an un/eady temp]4 ,! ?\ghtless p]son lives at a v5ture1 walks always at r&om1 & seems to aim at no?+4 ,he enjoys ! pres5t h\r inde$1 talk+ & act+ accord+ to ! m]e appe>ances ( ?+s4 ,he is cont5t ) a slight sudd5 view ( any ?+ )\t recollection or =e?\ght2 & 9 a mo/ lit]al s5se takes no ?\ght = ! morr[4 ,! fickle & incon/ant man1 he may aim at some?+ inde$1 & h hone/ designs 9 8 head1 b is ev] *ang+ ! means to atta9 !m1 & pursues no?+ ) t /ead9ess t prud5ce requires1 or t ! necessity ( human affairs dem&s ( e man t w\ld be wise & happy4 ,su* m5 may be piti$ z weak & silly1 b !y are seldom e/eem$1 or mu* belov$ 9 ! _w1 :ile prud5ce is s mu* want+4 ,!re is no necessity t ,i %\ld cite special p>ts ( ! ^w ( ,god1 to enc\rage u to seek ?is mo/ amiable quality1 s9ce ! recomm5dations ( true wisdom1 bo? human & div9e1 are scatt]$ up & d[n ?r\gh all ! sacr$ writ+s3 ,& ! ,_s ( ,god has giv5 u "o or two books on purpose to tea* u prud5ce2 ^! are ,ecclesia/es & ! ,prov]bs ( ,solomon4 ,nor c ,i propose any bett] direction to ga9 univ]sal wisdom1 t to read ! book ( ,prov]bs (t5 ) dilig5ce & humble pray]4 ,,ii4 ,mod]ation is ano!r lovely quality4 ,x tea*es u to ma9ta9 a m$ium betwe5 ^? wild extremes1 into :i* human nature is ready to run ^u e occasion4 ,:5 a w>m & imprud5t talk] adorns "s common "* ) excessive praises1 & c>ries x up to ! />s2 ! mod]ate man puts 9 a cauti\s ^w1 & ?9ks x is suffici5t to raise x half s high4 ,or :5 he he>s a va/ & unreasonable load ( accusation & infamy ?r[n ^u "s less] mi/akes 9 life1 ! mod]ate man puts 9 a s(t ^w ( excuse1 light5s ! burd5 ( reproa*1 & relieves ! good "n ( ! suff]] f be+ press$ to dea?4 ,:5 he sees oppression & viol5ce practis$ among 8 neighb\rs1 ! ju/ice ( 8 s\l directs him to take ! "p ( ! injur$ p]son1 & 8 own mod]ation & goodness incl9es him to d x 9 su* a mann]1 z may calm & suppress ! res5tm5t ( ! oppress$1 & s(t5 & melt ! oppressor into compliance ) ! rules ( ju/ice4 ,?us he reconciles !m bo?1 )\t giv+ (f5ce to ei!r4 ,:5 any sects ( *ri/ians seem to be c>ri$ away ) ! furi\s torr5t ( "s prevail+ notions1 or "s unnecess>y practices1 "s special sup]/ition1 or a cont5ti\s _s1 ! mod]ate man tries to %ew h[ mu* ( tru? & goodness may be f\nd among/ ea* p>ty1 :]e all agree to hold ,*ri/ ,jesus ! head2 ?\gh he d>es n r5\nce a gra9 ( tru? or necess>y duty1 = ! sake ( peace1 & he w\ld cont5d e>ne/ly1 :]e provid5ce calls him1 = ! ess5tial articles ( fai? :i* 7 once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts2 = he kn[s ! wisdom t is f above is fir/ pure1 & !n peaceable2 ,james iii4 #ag4 ,yet he takes ?is occasion to prove t "s tru?s or "s practices1 are articles ( less importance to ! *ri/ian life2 t !y are n wor?y ( su* un*ri/ian qu>rels2 & ?us he attempts1 z f> z possible1 to reconcile ! angry disput]s4 ,sometimes he has ! happ9ess to %ew !m bo? t !y fight 9 ! d>k2 he expla9s _! op9ions & _! conte/s1 & puts ! be/ s5se ^u bo? ( !m3 ,& :5 he ha? br\ght !m into ! light1 he makes x appe> t !y are fri5ds & bre?r52 & t religion & ! gospel are safe on bo? sides1 if !y w\ld dwell toge!r )\t fight+1 b t x is sorely endang]$ by _! battles4 ,s ,/4 ,paul dealt ) ! ,jewi% & g5tile *ri/ians1 & assur$ !m t !y bo? belong$ to ! k+dom ( ,god1 & ! *ur* ( ,*ri/1 ?\gh !y qu>rell$ ab\t fle%1 & h]bs1 & holy-days4 ,h[ lovely1 h[ glori\s1 h[ desirable is su* a "* z ?is6 ,i confess :5 a p>ty-_s runs high among ! diff]5t sects ( religion1 or ! diff]5t divisions ( mank9d1 ?is mo/ amiable virtue is call$ by ! sc&al\s names ( indiff]5cy1 & lukew>mness1 & trimm+2 & x su/a9s a _w ( reproa*es f bo? ! qu>rell+ p>ties4 ,mod]ation1 ?\gh x is ! bless$ pr9ciple1 :i* awak5s & assi/s m5 to become peace-mak]s1 yet at ! same "t :5 x ent]s into ! battle to divide ! cont5d]s1 x receives an unk9d /roke f ei!r side4 ,?is ! reconcil] expects1 & he be>s x = ! sake ( union & love4 ,! mod]ate man 9 cases ( private prop]ty or int]e/1 does n insi/ ^u ! utmo/ ( 8 own "r ) a /iff & unyield+ ob/9acy1 b abates ( 8 j pret5sions = ! sake ( peace2 & :at he practises himself1 he p]suades o!rs to practise 9 ! l conte/s4 ,?is is t mod]ation & g5tl5ess1 :i* ! great apo/le recomm5ds a few v]ses be=e my text4 ,phil4 iv4 #e4 ,let y\r mod]ation be kn[n unto all m54 ,& our bless$ ,"l himself gives ! mod]ate man ?is illu/ri\s encomium1 bless$ are ! meek1 :o submit r ?an qu>rel1 = !y %all inh]it ! e>?4 ,bless$ are ! peace-mak]s1 = !y %all be call$ ! *ildr5 ( ,god2 ,mat4 v4 #e-i4 ,happy s\ls :om ! ,god ( tru?1 & ! ,god ( peace1 ackn[l$ges = 8 *ildr51 & to :om he promises a l>ge inh]itance6 ,& let x be obs]v$ also1 t :atsoev] h>d usage ! sons ( peace may meet )1 :ile ! f]m5t ( p>ties is hotte/1 & ! /orm is high1 yet :5 ! clam\r & rage are sunk & calm1 :5 ! p>ty-fury ha? sp5t itself1 & is gr[n cool en\gh to suff] m5 to be?9k !mselves1 & to see all ?+s 9 _! true col\rs1 !n ! man ( mod]ation /&s approv$ ( m5 z well z ( ,god2 ! div9e virtue appe>s 9 its own lovely =m1 & receives a becom+ %>e ( hon\r4 ,,iii4 ,humility is a lovely virtue4 ,x is beautiful & becom+ = a man to dive/ himself ( all affect$ gr&eur1 & n to exalt 8 head above 8 neighb\r4 ,o t we 7 all clo!d ) humility6 ,x is an ornam5t t becomes s9n]s well4 ,let u put x on ) our daily raim5t1 & /rive to vie ) ea* o!r :i* %all practise ?is grace 9 ! greate/ p]fection4 ,h[ unlovely a c>riage is x to boa/ ourselves ( any sup]ior quality we possess1 or to assume l(ty airs1 because we h m money ?an our neighb\rs6 ,to aggr&ize ourselves 9 our own e/eem1 9 our own language1 9 our behavi\r1 because we fancy ourselves to be bett] dress$1 or bett] f$ ?an our fell[-creatures6 ,& if we h a little hon\r put ^u u by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 x is a crim9al vanity = u to gr[ haughty & insol5t ^u t acc\nt4 ,i am 9 pa9 :5soev] ,i he> a man treat 8 s]vant z he does 8 dog3 z ?\gh a poor man 7 n made ( ! same clay1 nor born ( ! same anci5t race z 8 ma/]3 ,z ?\gh ,adam1 ^: "n is du/1 0 n our common fa!r1 or a "l _h n ! same orig9al z o!r m54 ,nay1 ! nobl] possessions ( ! m9d1 +5uity & le>n+1 & ev5 grace itself1 are no suffici5t gr\nd = pride4 ,x is a comely ?+ to see a man exalt$ by _m div9e gifts1 & yet abas+ himself4 ,x is a lovely sight to behold a p]son well adorn$ ) virtue & m]it1 & glorifi$ 9 ! m\?s ( all m51 & yet conceal+ himself3 ,to see a man ( %9+ wor? draw+1 z x 71 a curta9 be=e himself1 t ! _w might n see him1 :ile ! _w d :at !y c to d him ju/ice1 & draw aside ! veil to make 8 m]it visible4 ,n t a man ( wor? is always b\nd to practise concealm5t2 ?is w\ld be to rob mank9d ( ! bless+ ,god has design$ = !m1 & to wrap up 8 tal5ts1 9 ! unpr(itable napk94 ,b !re are occasions :]e9 a wor?y & illu/ri\s p]son may be equally useful to ! _w1 & yet )draw himself f public applause4 ,?is is ! h\r to make 8 humility appe>4 ,h[ graceful & engag+ is x 9 p]sons ( title & quality to /oop to ^? t are ( a mean degree1 to conv]se freely at prop] seasons ) ^? t are poor & despicable 9 ! _w1 to give !m leave to (f] _! humble reque/s1 or sometimes to debate a po9t ( importance ) !m3 ,n all ! dignity ( _! raim5t c r5d] !m half s hon\rable z ?is condesc5sion does2 = no?+ makes !m s mu* l ,god4 ,! ,high & ,holy ,"o1 :o inhabits et]nity1 /oops d[n f heav5 to visit ! afflict$1 & to dwell ) ! poor4 ,& surely1 :5 we set ourselves be=e ! div9e ,maje/y1 we are mean] & m contemptible 9 8 eyes1 ?an x is possible = any fell[-creature to be 9 ours2 he humbles himself to behold pr9ces4 ,x mu/ be all[$ inde$1 t :]e ,god & ! _w h plac$ any p]son 9 a sup]ior /ation1 & giv5 him a s5sible advancem5t above 8 fell[-creatures1 he is n b\nd to r5\nce ! hon\rs t are 8 due1 nor to act b5ea? ! dignity ( 8 "* & /ate4 ,?is w\ld be to conf\nd all ! beautiful ord] ( ?+s 9 ! natural1 civil1 & religi\s life4 ,b !re are cases & seasons t (t5 occur1 :5 great degrees ( humility may be practis$ )\t dang] ( s9k+ "o's own "*1 or do+ a di%on\r to our /ation 9 ! _w4 ,!re is an art ( ma9ta9+ /ate ) an air ( mode/y1 nor is !re any ne$ to put on haughty & scornful airs1 9 ord] to secure ! hon\rs ( a tribunal1 or ! highe/ (fices ( magi/racy4 ,i h kn[n a man :o act$ 9 an exalt$ /ation ) s mu* condesc5sion & c&\r1 t all m5 agre$ to love & hon\r him s f>1 t x 0 h>d to say1 :e!r he 0 mo/ hon\r$1 or mo/ belov$4 ,h[ amiable a behavi\r is x 9 y\ng] p]sons1 :5 respect is paid to age1 & ! hon\r is giv5 to ! ho>y head t nature & scripture jo9 to require2 ,lev4 xix4 #cb4 8,?\ %alt rise up be=e ! ho>y head1 & hon\r ! face ( ! old man3 & fe> ?y ,god3 ,i am ! ,"l4 ,?\gh ! "* ( ! ag$ p]son1 9 respect ( ri*es1 quality1 & le>n+1 may be mu* inf]ior1 yet ! wisdom t is naturally suppos$ to be d]iv$ f long exp]i5ce1 lays a f\ndation = ?is sup]ior hon\r4 ,& ,i look ^u x z a "p ( ! %ame & j reproa* ( our day1 t !re is su* a lic5ti\s insol5ce assum$ by y\? to treat _! eld]s ) contempt4 ,b s mu* ! m lovely is ! c>riage ( ^? :o1 9 spite ( evil cu/om1 treat old age ) rev]5ce1 & abhor ! p]t & petulant indignities t "s ( _! companions ca/ ^u ! writ+s & c\nsels ( _! ance/ors40 ,& "h ,i beg leave also humbly to admoni% my fa!rs1 t !y practise ! lovely grace ( condesc5sion1 :5 !y conv]se ) ^? t are "y4 ,i entreat !m to p]mit a y\? ( an inquisitive g5ius1 to propose an argum5t = "s f>!r improvem5t ( k1 or to raise an objection aga9/ an e/abli%$ doctr9e1 & n to answ] him ) an imp]i\s fr[n1 or ) ! reproa*es ( h]esy or imp]t95ce4 ,i besee* !m to indulge ! ris+ g5]ation 9 "s degrees ( fre$om ( s5tim5t1 & to (f] "s demon/ration = _! own op9ions1 besides _! au?ority1 & ! multitude ( _! ye>s4 ,! apo/le ,pet]'s advice may be address$ to p]sons ( all ages & *>act]s2 #a ,pet4 v4 #e4 ,ye y\ng]1 submit y\rselves to ! eld]3 ,yea1 all ( y be subject "o to ano!r1 & be clo!d ) humility2 = ,god resi/e? ! pr\d1 & give? grace to ! humble4 ,if we h m k ?an o!rs1 h[ lovely is our conduct1 :5 we tea* & in/ruct !m1 n l sov]eigns ( _! fai?1 & dictators to _! und]/&+1 b 9 a way ( fri5dly conv]sation1 & mutual improvem5t8 ,if any ?+ occurs to be debat$1 x is a sign ( mode/y to yield to ! =ce ( argum5t1 & n to resolve be=e-h& to be infallible & ob/9ate1 z ?\gh we 7 exempt$ f ! common frailty ( human nature1 & free f all possibility ( mi/ake4 ,:ile we are argu+ ) o!rs1 9 ord] to conv9ce !m1 h[ graceful a ?+ x is1 :5 we h ! p[] ( ! argum5t on our own side1 to keep ourselves f insult & triumph6 h[ engag+ a behavi\r t[>d our oppon5t1 :5 we seem to "p z ?\gh we 7 equal 9 ! debate1 :ile x is evid5t to all ! company1 t ! tru? lies :olly on our side6 ,yet ,i w own !re are seasons1 :5 ! ob/9ate & ! assum+ disputant %\ld be made to feel ! =ce ( an argum5t1 by display+ x 9 its victori\s & triumphant col\rs3 ,b ?is is seldom to be practis$1 s z to insult ! opposite p>ty1 except 9 cases :]e !y h %ewn a haughty & insuff]able insol5ce4 ,"s p]sons p]haps c h>dly be taught humility )\t be+ sev]ely humbl$2 & yet :]e !re is ne$ ( ?is *a/isem5t1 ,i _h r any o!r h& %\ld be employ$ 9 x ?an m9e4 ,,iv4 ,meekness is ano!r ( ! lovely graces4 ,?is is contr>y to wra? & malice1 & all ! angry passions1 z humility /&s 9 opposition to pride4 ,z !re are g5]ally "s secret work+s ( pride 9 ! he>t1 :5 a man gives indulg5ce to 8 wra?ful passions2 s :]e a p]son has ?or\ghly le>n$ ! practice ( humility1 ! grace ( meekness is easily atta9$1 & inde$ x seems to be a necess>y consequ5t ( x4 ,h[ lovely is ! "* ( a man1 :o c he> himself c5sur$ & revil$1 )\t revil+ aga96 ,:o c su/a9 repeat$ affronts1 )\t k9dl+ into flame & fury4 ,:o has le>n$ to be> injuries f 8 fell[-creatures1 & yet )hold himself f m$itat+ rev5ge6 ,he c sit & he> a /rong opposition made to 8 s5tim5ts1 )\t conceiv+ an affront3 ,he c be> to be contradict$ )\t res5t+3 ,& z he nev] loves to give (f5ce to any man1 s nei!r is he pres5tly (f5d$4 ,x is only ! m peevi% & feeble pieces ( human nature1 t are ready to take (f5ce at trifles1 & _m times !y make _! own fooli% jeal\sies a suffici5t gr\nd = _! indignation4 ,we _c expect to pass ?r\gh ! _w1 & f9d e ?+ peaceful & pleasant 9 x4 ,all m5 w n be ( our m9d1 nor agree to promote our int]e/4 ,!re are savages 9 ?is wild]ness1 :i* lies 9 our way to ! heav5ly ,canaan2 & we mu/ sometimes he> !m ro> aga9/ u4 ,div9e c\rage w enable u to walk onw>d )\t fe>1 & meekness w tea* u to pass by )\t res5t+4 ,we %\ld le>n to feel _m a sp>k ( angry fire fall+ ^u u1 f ! tongues ( o!rs1 & yet our he>ts %\ld n be l t9d] ready to cat* ! flame1 & to return ! blaze4 ,! meek *ri/ian1 at su* a season1 possesses 8 s\l 9 pati5ce1 z good ,david did1 :5 ,%imei s5t 8 malice & 8 curses aft] him3 ,! sa9t at t "t 0 9 an humble temp]1 & said1 ,let ,%imei curse4 ,we %\ld n r5d] evil = evil1 b accord+ to ! sacr$ direction ( scripture1 endeav\r to ov]come evil ) good2 ,rom4 xii4 #ba4 ,ang] is n utt]ly =bidd5 to ! *ri/ian2 yet happy is he t has ! lea/ occasion = x4 ,9 ,eph4 iv4 #bf4 ! apo/le gives ?is rule3 ,be ye angry1 & s9 n4 ,z if he w\ld h said1 :5 ! affairs ( life seem to require a j res5tm5t & ang]1 look ^u x z a dang]\s mom5t1 & wat* aga9/ a s9ful excess4 ,let u nev] give a wild loose to our wra?1 b always hold ! re9s ( gov]nm5t ) a /rong h&1 le/ x break out into =bidd5 mis*ief4 ,:5 we give ourselves leave to be (f5d$1 let ! ang] appe> to be direct$ aga9/ ! s9 ( ! (f5d]1 if possible1 m ?an aga9/ 8 p]son4 ,let our ang] be well-tim$1 bo? z to ! season & ! l5g? ( x4 ,! seasons ( x %\ld be v uncommon2 a *ri/ian %\ld seldom awak5 8 ang]1 & ! cont9uance ( x mu/ be v %ort4 ,let n ! sun g d[n ^u y\r wra?1 nor give place to ! devil2 ,eph4 iv4 #bf1 #bg4 ,! long sull5 res5tm5t :i* is practis$ by "s p]sons1 c>ri$ on f day to day ) a gloomy sil5ce1 & n[ & !n v5t+ itself 9 a spiteful ^w1 or a sly reproa*1 is by no means becom+ ! "n & _s ( a *ri/ian4 ,?is is giv+ place to ! devil1 & mak+ room = him to lodge 9 our he>ts4 ,?is is z mu* contr>y to meekness1 z a %ort & sudd5 fury is1 & p]haps c>ries 9 x a guilt m aggravat$ 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,yet nei!r %\ld our ang] indulge itself 9 l\d & noisy practises1 nor fill ! h\se ) a brawl+ s\nd4 ,x is bett] to dwell 9 a corn] ( ! h\se-top1 ?an to cohabit 9 a palace ) su* a brawl+ companion ( life2 ,prov4 xxi4 #i4 ,& ! wise man has repeat$ x aga9 9 ! xxv4 *apt]1 z a matt] wor?y ( a d\ble notice4 ,/4 ,paul =bids ?is practice to ! ,ephesians3 ,let all bitt]ness1 & wra?1 & ang]1 & clam\r1 & evil-speak+1 be put away f y1 ) all malice2 ,eph4 iv4 #ca4 ,nor %\ld our res5tm5ts c>ry u to any cruel practices4 ,! ^w ( ,god sp5ds its curses ^u su* sort ( ang]2 ,g54 xlix4 #g4 ,curs$ be ! wra? ( ,simeon1 = x 0 fi]ce1 & ! ang] ( ,levi1 = x 0 cruel4 ,y "k :at mis*iefs x hurri$ !m into1 ev5 to f\l trea*]y & murd]1 & ! de/ruction ( a :ole c\ntry4 ,! grace ( meekness is an enemy to all ^! practices1 & a happy pres]vative f !m4 ,v4 ,pati5ce is a lovely virtue4 ,i am n n[ speak+ ( t religi\s ex]cise ( x1 :i* consi/s 9 a humble submission to ! provid5ces ( ,god1 )\t rep9+ at 8 h&1 or s5d+ up our murmurs aga9/ heav52 b a pati5t conduct to our fell[-creatures1 is ! ?+ :i* ,i *iefly design "h to recomm5d4 ,:5 "s p]sons /& 9 ne$ ( any ( ! necess>ies or conv5i5ces ( life1 !y mu/ be suppli$ fir/1 !y c brook no delay2 let all ! _w /& by wait+ till !y are s]v$2 & _! ang] is quickly k9dl$ if _! affairs are n dispat*$ 9 a mom5t4 ,!y make no all[ances = ! necessities or conv5i5ces ( o!rs2 nor = ! v>i\s accid5ts t att5d human life1 :i* may /op ! spe$ ( ! mo/ dilig5t s]vant1 & con/ra9 him unwill+ly to delay 8 message or 8 "w4 ,b ! pati5t *ri/ian consid]s all ?+s2 desires b 8 %>e ( ! att5dance ( 8 fell[-creatures1 & waits )\t clam\r till ! prop] season4 ,he makes wise & k9d all[ances = e incid5t ( life t may give j occasion to a delay2 & ga9s ! love ( all t are ab\t him by 8 mo/ engag+ c>riage4 ,h[ lovely is x to see a tea*] wait+ ^u ^? t are sl[ ( und]/&+1 & tak+ due "t & pa9s to make ! le>n] conceive :at he means1 )\t upbraid+ him ) 8 weakness1 or reproa*+ him ) ! names ( /upid & s5seless8 ,?is is to imitate ,god1 ! ,god ( long suff]+ & pati5ce1 ,:o give? wisdom to all t ask1 & upbraide? n2 ,james i4 #e4 ,! pati5t man att5ds & waits ^u ^? t are sl[ ( spee*1 & he>s an argum5t fully propos$ be=e he makes 8 reply4 ,?is is an hon\rable & lovely "*2 ,b he t answ]e? a matt] be=e he he>e? x1 x is folly & %ame unto him2 ,prov4 xviii4 #ac4 ,p]haps he is utt]ly mi/ak5 9 ! objection :i* 8 fri5d 0 go+ to make1 !n he is ju/ly put to ! blu% = 8 folly & impati5ce4 ,! virtue ( pati5ce tea*es u to be calm & easy t[>d our fell[-creatures1 :ile we su/a9 %>p & cont9u$ afflictions f ! h& ( ,god4 ,x is ! unhappy conduct ( "s *ri/ians1 t :5 ! great ,god puts !m "u any sore trial or *a/isem5t1 !y are angry ) all _! fri5ds ar\nd !m1 & scatt] abroad _! discont5ts 9 ! family1 & _m times make !m fall heavie/ ^u _! mo/ intimate fri5ds4 ,if "o 7 to se>* ?is matt] to ! bottom1 we %\ld f9d ! spr+ ( x is an impati5ce at ! sov]eign h& ( ,god2 b because _! *ri/ianity =bids !m to v5t _! uneas9ess at heav51 !y div]t ! /ream ( _! res5tm5t1 & make _! fell[-creatures feel x3 ,s a piece ( unripe fruit press$ ) a heavy weight f above1 scatt]s its s\r juice on e ?+ t /&s ne> x1 & gives a j emblem ( ! impati5t *ri/ian4 ,b :at a lovely sight is x to behold a p]son burd5$ ) _m sorr[s1 & p]haps 8 fle% ^u him has pa9 & angui%1 :ile 8 s\l m\rns )9 him2 yet 8 passions are calm2 he possesses 8 _s 9 pati5ce1 he takes k9dly all ! relief t 8 fri5ds attempt to af=d him1 nor does he give !m any grief or uneas9ess b :at !y feel ?r\gh ! =ce ( m]e sympa?y & compassion8 ,?us1 ev5 9 ! mid/ ( calamities1 he knits ! he>ts ( 8 fri5ds fa/] to himself1 & lays great] obligations ^u _! love by s lovely & div9e a conduct "u ! weight ( 8 heavy sorr[s4 ,,vi4 ,love to mank9d 9 ! v>i\s bran*es ( x1 is a mo/ lovely quality1 & well becomes a *ri/ian4 ,%\ld ,i speak ( love 9 ! he>t1 :i* ev] ?9ks ! be/ conc]n+ o!rs1 & wi%es & seeks _! welf>e & happ9ess3 ,%\ld ,i speak ( x z x works on ! tongue1 & appe>s 9 all fri5dly language1 :e!r ! object be pres5t or af> (f3 ,%\ld ,i describe x z x discov]s itself 9 ! h& ( assi/ance & b\nty1 to relieve ! poor & helpless3 ,ea* ( ^! w\ld yield suffici5t matt] = a :ole disc\rse2 & ?is grace w\ld appe> lovely 9 all its =ms4 ,x is a pa9 to my ?\ghts to omit x "h3 ,me?9ks ,i c h>dly tell h[ to let x g )\t l>ge encomiums3 ,nor c\ld ,i prevail ) myself to pass x ov] n[ ) s brief a m5tion1 if ,i did n design to employ an h\r or two on ?is subject h]eaft]4 ,! ,second ,"p ( ?is ,s]mon4 ,i proce$ to %ew h[ ! v light ( nature recomm5ds e agreeable & oblig+ "*2 e lovely quality t is f\nd among mank9d2 & reason exhorts u to ! acquirem5t & practice ( x4 ,i4 ,our own int]e/ directs u to x4 ,x is a natural good quality1 & a mo/ useful ?+ to desire ! love ( o!rs1 to seek ! fav\r ( our fell[-creatures4 ,x is a v lawful ambition to covet ! good-w ( ^? ) :om we conv]se2 & to pursue su* practices z may procure u a place 9 _! good op9ion & fri5d%ip4 ,we :o are born = society1 mu/ naturally desire to /& well ) mank9d2 & t our neighb\rs %\ld wi% our welf>e1 %\ld treat u ) dec5cy1 & civility1 & love2 %\ld assi/ our int]e/1 & d u good :5 we /& 9 ne$ ( !m3 ,& if s1 !n ! rule ( ju/ice obliges u to practise ! same t[>ds !m1 :i* we desire !y %\ld practise t[>ds u4 ,! m we ex]cise ( humility1 meekness1 pati5ce1 *>ity1 & good-w t[>ds our neighb\rs1 ! m reason h we to expect ! same returns ( a lovely c>riage f !m4 ,& x is no small advantage 9 life1 = a p]son to be mu* belov$4 ,:5 he falls "u sudd5 di/resses1 e man is ready to relieve him1 :5 he meets ) p]plex+ difficulties he has ! ready assi/ance ( multitudes at 8 comm&1 because he ha? _m lov]s4 ,,ii4 ,x is a mo/ g5]\s "*1 & ! sign ( a great & good s\l1 to delight to please ^? ) :om we conv]se4 ,x is a lovely sight to behold a p]son solicit\s to make all ar\nd ab\t him easy & happy4 ,su* amiable s\ls z ^! x is a frequ5t practice1 & a pleasure to !m1 to contradict1 _! own natural incl9ations1 9 ord] to s]ve ! desires1 or ! int]e/ ( _! fri5ds4 ,happy temp]6 t f9ds s mu* satisfaction 9 ?is self-d5ial1 t ! v virtue loses its "n1 & x becomes b ano!r sort ( self-pleas+4 ,su* p]sons are 9 pa91 :5 !y f9d _! fri5ds h>d to be pleas$1 & !y suff] sometimes too mu* uneas9ess 9 !mselves1 because ( ! p]v]se hum\rs ( ^? !y conv]se )4 ,?is uneas9ess inde$ may arise to a crim9al excess1 b ! spr+ ( x has some?+ amiable4 ,i c\ld wi% e s\l ( u w\ld le>n a lovely c>riage4 ,=1 ,,iii4 ,x makes u resemble ,god himself4 ,& yet !re are "s t w be selfi% & *urli%1 t w practise ! furi\s or ! peevi% passions1 ?r\gh "s reign+ pr9ciple ( pride1 or covet\sness1 impati5ce1 or envy4 ,!re are "s t delight 9 vex+ _! fell[-creatures1 & 9 giv+ !m torm5t & pa94 ,"p ( ^! qualities make u a-k9 to brutes ( ! wors] k9d1 :5 we take c>e ( none b self1 & are reg>dless ( neighb\r's welf>e4 8,if self be heal?y & ri*1 easy & hon\r$1 x is no matt] ?\gh ! re/ ( ! _w su/a9 sickness1 & pov]ty1 & sc&al40 ,o!rs ( ^! unlovely *>act]s approa* ne>] to ! _s ( ! devil1 :o takes delight 9 tortur+ 8 fell[-creatures1 & do+ :at mis*ief he c among/ m54 ,b x is a ,god-l temp] to take a sweet satisfaction 9 diffus+ our goodness1 & 9 pleas+ & 9 s]v+ all t are ne> u4 ,let u !n be foll[]s ( ,god z de> *ildr52 ,eph4 v4 i4 ,he is ! orig9al beauty1 he is ! lovelie/ & ! be/ ( be+s4 ,to be good1 & to d good1 is a div9e p]fection1 & let u rememb] x is a p]fection t may be imitat$ too4 ,he causes 8 sun to rise1 & 8 ra9 to fall on ! j & on ! unju/1 & fills ! he>ts ev5 ( ! evil z well z ! good ) food & gladness1 :5 he gives !m fruitful seasons2 ,acts xiv4 #ag4 ,let u n d>e !n to be r\gh & qu>relsome1 & sull51 & ill-natur$1 :ile we pr(ess to be 8 (fspr+4 ,let !re be some?+ lovely 9 our :ole temp] & conduct1 :ile we pret5d to be imitators ( ! ,god ( love4 ,& does ! light ( nature furni% u ) all ^! motives = a lovely c>riage8 !n surely ! light ( scripture en=ces !m all4 ,! gospel obliges *ri/ians to ?is practice by mu* /rong] argum5ts1 & x lays on u m sub/antial obligations4 ,i4 ,! bless$ & ev] glori\s ,tr9ity1 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,son & ! ,holy ,_s1 give u 9 ! gospel a div9e example ( ?is practice4 ,has ,god1 ! great & glori\s ,god1 manife/$ a lovely conduct 9 8 works ( creation1 & 8 ways ( provid5ce2 h[ mu* m glori\s a patt]n has he set u 9 ! transactions ( 8 r$eem+ love6 ,:at condesc5sion ha? he "h %ewn6 ,:at g5tl5ess6 :at pati5ce & =be>ance6 :at =giv5ess6 :at inf9ite & endless discov]ies ( grace has he made 9 8 gospel6 ,god ! ,fa!r reconcil+ ! _w to himself by ,jesus ,*ri/1 has a peculi> sweetness ( aspect & mo/ amiable appe>ance4 ,"h e *ri/ian beholds him su* z he reveal$ himself to ,moses1 :5 he caus$ 8 glory to pass be=e him2 ,ex4 xxxiv4 #f4 ,! ,"l1 ! ,"l ,god1 m]ciful & graci\s1 long-suff]+1 & abundant 9 goodness & tru?1 c4 ,! ,son ( ,god /oop+ d[n to take fle% & blood ^u him1 made ! mo/ amiable figure 9 ! univ]se4 ,ev5 9 8 glori\s & triumphant /ate 9 heav51 he is repres5t$ by a lamb t 0 sla91 an emblem ( meekness & innoc5ce4 ,& if ev] ! bless$ ,_s appe>$ 9 ! %ape ( any liv+ creature1 x 0 9 ! =m ( a dove1 a lovely & g5tle animal4 ,?us ! bless$ ,tr9ity conspire to tea* u ?is amiable & div9e c>riage4 ,,ii4 ,! ,son ( ,god inc>nate has br\ght a lovely patt]n ( ?is practice ne>] to u 9 8 :ole deportm5t on e>?4 ,i _c "p ) ! mo/ graceful example ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ) a slight notice4 ,he came into ?is _w p>tly ) a design to become our patt]n 9 e virtue1 & 9 e grace4 ,let u turn our eyes t[>ds him 9 all ! circum/ances & behavi\rs ( life1 & he w ev] appe>1 z he is 9 himself1 ! *iefe/ ( t5 ?\s&s1 & altoge!r lovely4 ,let u take a survey ( him "u ^? sev]al p>ticul>s1 9 :i* an amiable c>riage has be5 describ$4 ,is prud5ce a lovely virtue8 ,h[ p]fectly wise 0 ! conduct ( our ,"l6 ,h[ c>efully did he att5d to ! circum/ances ( "t & place1 :ile he dwelt among mank9d6 ,h[ happily did he suit 8 conv]sation to 8 company6 ,h[ wisely did he d]ive 8 div9e disc\rses f ! daily occurr5ces ( life6 ,h[ admirably did he di/ribute 8 b5efits accord+ to ! v>i\s necessities ( m56 ,s t ! unprejudic$ _w pron\nc$ conc]n+ him1 ,he has done all ?+s well4 ,%all we be ra% & fooli%1 fickle & imprud5t1 & live at r&om 9 our words & our works1 :5 we h s div9e a patt]n ( prud5ce be=e u 9 ! hi/ory ( ! gospel8 ,is mod]ation ano!r lovely "*1 & a peace-mak] an amiable title8 ,su* 0 our bless$ ,"l1 & su* %\ld 8 foll[]s be4 ,h[ glori\s a sight is x to behold ! ,son ( ,god com+ d[n f heav5 to be a m$iator betwixt 8 (f5d$ ,fa!r & 8 (f5d+ creatures6 to reconcile heav5 & e>? toge!r1 & r ?an fail 9 ?is attempt1 he gladly expos$ himself to %ame & dea?1 & made a cem5t ( ev]la/+ fri5d%ip betwixt ,god & man ) 8 own blood4 ,%all we1 :o are reconcil$ by su* amaz+ transactions1 qu>rel ) ea* o!r = trifles1 & =m ourselves into p>ties = rage1 & /rife1 & hatr$1 & yet pr(ess ! "n ( ! great reconcil]6 ,are we n comm&$ to foll[ peace ) all m51 z f> z possible1 ) ! security ( our hol9ess & peace ) ,god8 ,& h[ c we o!rwise hope to be ! subjects & fav\rites ( ! ,pr9ce ( peace8 ,is humility ano!r "p ( an amiable "*8 ,:o 0 ev] humble z ! ,son ( ,god8 ,! brightness ( 8 ,fa!r's glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son1 :o empti$ himself1 & took ^u him ! =m ( a s]vant1 & 0 made 9 ! lik5ess ( m51 & humbl$ himself yet l[]1 ev5 to ! dea? ( ! cross1 & to ! du/ ( ! grave2 ,phil4 ii4 #f-i4 ,!re=e ! ,fa!r lov$ him1 & ! ,fa!r exalt$ him4 ,?is is ! man1 ! ,god-man1 :o calls u to ! practice ( ?is virtue2 ,le>n ( me1 says he1 = ,i am meek & l[ly1 & ye %all f9d re/ = y\r s\ls2 ,mat4 xi4 #bi4 ,:at folly & madness is x = du/ & a%es to be pr\d1 :5 ,god's own ,son 0 humble8 ,& he gives u a noble in/ance to assure u t humility is a lovely quality3 ,:5 ! ri* "y man 9 ! gospel came & kneel$ be=e him to ask 8 advice1 ,jesus look$ ^u him & lov$ him2 & w\ld h left x ^u record 9 8 ^w1 t !re 0 some?+ lovely 9 a mode/ & humble c>riage1 ev5 :]e ! sav+ grace ( ,god 0 want+3 ,m>k x4 #ba4 ,meekness & pati5ce are ! next ?+s ,i m5tion$1 t g to make up ! "* ( a lovely p]son4 ,b :o 0 meek z ! ,son ( ,god is8 ,:at affronts did he endure ev5 :ile he 0 invit+ s9n]s 9 ! mo/ affect+ language to _! own et]nal happ9ess8 ,:at %ameful mock]y did he su/a98 ,:at loads ( malici\s & infam\s blasphemy8 ,b :5 he 0 revil$1 he revil$ n aga92 #a ,pet4 ii4 #bc4 z a %eep be=e h] %e>] is dumb1 s op5$ he n 8 m\?2 ,is4 liii4 #g4 ,o :5 %all we le>n to imitate our bless$ ,"l1 & =be> & =give z he did4 ,h[ 0 8 pati5ce tri$ to ! utmo/8 ,& t n only 9 ! fruitless & ?ankless lab\rs ( 8 life among a cruel & insol5t race ( m51 b 9 ! approa*es ( 8 bloody dea?4 ,:5 ! bless$ ,r$eem] lay agoniz+ 9 ! g>d51 or hung ble$+ on ! cross1 to see him oppress$ ) ! weight ( ! wra? ( ,god due to our s9s1 conflict+ ) ! rage ( devils1 =sak5 by 8 fri5ds1 & surr\nd$ ) ! pr(ane insults ( b>b>\s m53 ,:at a m\rnful & mov+ spectacle6 ,& yet !re is some?+ div9ely amiable 9 x1 to behold him all ov] calm & pati5t1 & m$itat+ immortal & =giv+ love4 ,:at unwor?y foll[]s are we ( ! bless$ ,jesus1 ! ,lamb t 0 sla91 :5 ^u e occasion we take fire1 & break out into an impati5t fury8 ,b if ,i %\ld ent] ^u ! la/ in/ance ( a lovely "*1 & beg9 ! m5tion ( love1 h[ f> beyond all example1 & beyond all description1 is ! love ( our ,"l ,jesus6 ,h[ t5d] 7 ! compassions ( 8 he>t6 ,h[ ext5sive ! b5evol5ce ( 8 s\l6 ,:at melt+ language ( love dropp$ f 8 lips h\rly6 ,& h[ 7 8 mortal & immortal p[]s employ$ 9 procur+ inf9ite bless+s = s9ful m51 9 di/ribut+ !m among/ ! rebelli\s6 ,o t we c\ld le>n to ?9k1 & speak1 & act l our bless$ ,savi\r ^: life & ^: dea? 0 a ri* & v>i\s sc5e ( div9e & human love6 ,,iii4 ,i might draw fur!r argum5ts f ! examples1 & f ! writ+s ( ! apo/les & holy m5 9 ! primitive days ( *ri/ianity2 :5 !y 7 all ( "o he>t & "o s\l1 & did e ?+ to please & s]ve _! fell[-*ri/ians4 ,i w\ld m5tion ! epi/les ( ,/4 ,john2 :at a div9e _s ( love brea!s 9 !m6 ,b next to our ,"l ,jesus1 ,i %\ld r turn y\r eyes & ?\ghts to ! temp] & conduct ( ,/4 ,paul1 ! greate/ ( ! apo/les1 & ! ne>e/ to ,*ri/4 ,h[ did he please all m51 n seek+ 8 own pr(it1 b _! salvation1 ev5 z ,*ri/ pleas$ n himself8 ,& he leaves u 8 own example 9 subord9ation to 8 ,"l1 ,be ye foll[]s ( me1 ev5 z ,i also am ( ,*ri/2 ,rom4 xv4 #a-c4 & give none (f5ce1 nei!r to ,jew nor ,g5tile2 #a ,cor4 x4 #cb4 ,:o is !re sorr[ful among y1 & ,i sympa?ize n8 ,:o is weak1 & ,i am n weak8 ,:o is (f5d$1 & ,i d n %>e 9 ! pa98 #b ,cor4 xi4 #bi4 ,i be> & endure all ?+s = ! elect's sake1 t !y may be sav$2 #b ,tim4 ii4 #aj4 ,h[ lovely 0 8 behavi\r 9 all respects8 ,8 epi/les are full ( x1 x %9es ?r\gh e page3 ,8 "* dem&s a volume to describe x1 all wor?y ( our imitation & our wond]4 ,b ,i mu/ ha/5 to ! la/ motive d]iv$ f *ri/ianity1 & t is ! nature & design ( ! gospel itself4 ,x is ! mo/ lovely ( all religions4 ,wisdom1 humility1 peace1 pati5ce1 meekness1 mod]ation1 & love1 run ?r\gh e "p ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 l s _m bright & beautiful col\rs jo9$ toge!r 9 ! ra9b[1 t /ret*es its glory r\nd ! l[] sky1 & seals an anci5t & ev]la/+ peace betwe5 e>? & heav54 ,!re is !re=e ! mo/ sov]eign & con/ra9+ obligation laid ^u u *ri/ians1 to d all ?+s t are lovely1 t we may make our holy religion appe> l itself1 & cause *ri/ianity to be belov$ ( m54 ,e *ri/ian is 9 "s degree entru/$ ) ! hon\r ( ,*ri/1 & ) ! cr$it & r5[n ( 8 gospel4 ,let u be wat*ful !n to take all opportunities1 & use all pi\s me?ods to make our hope appe> glori\s1 & set ! "n ( ,*ri/ 9 its own amiable light1 & to adorn ! doctr9e ( ,god our ,savi\r4 ,h[ di%on\rable & %ameful a ?+ is x = a *ri/ian to h an unlovely c>riage1 or to %ew any ?+ 9 8 conduct t is r\gh & =bidd+6 ,:at a blemi% does x ca/ ^u ! gospel :i* he pr(esses6 ,let u talk :at we w ( ! sublim] glories ( *ri/ianity1 & pr(ess an acqua9tance ) ! deepe/ my/]ies1 yet ) all our flam+ zeal = ! fai?1 we may become sc&als to ! gospel1 if we ab&on ! practices ( love4 ,! _w w judge ( our religion by our temp] & c>riage4 ,we give occasion !re=e to ! _w to upbraid u1 ,:at d y m ?an o!rs8 ,if we1 :o pret5d to be *ri/ians1 :o h pr(ess$ ! mo/ lovely ( all religions1 are guilty ( practices unwor?y ( ! sacr$ "n3 ,:5 !y see our c>riage z bad z o!rs1 !y w be ready to cry out1 8,:at is y\r belov$ m ?an ano!r belov$80 ,:at are y\r doctr9es bett] ?an o!rs1 if y\r practice diff]s n f o!rs6 ,& are y will+ x %\ld be said ( y1 t y are ! occasions ( %ame & sc&al to ! "n & religion ( ,*ri/8 ,we %\ld d all ?+s t are amiable 9 ! sight ( m51 t ! gospel may h ! glory ( x3 ,%all ,i say1 ! gospel ( ,*ri/ des]ves x at our h&s8 ,if ! gospel br+s s ri* a salvation to u1 x is fitt+ we %\ld br+ a great deal ( hon\r to x4 ,h[ hon\rable is x to ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 :5 p]sons ( a r\gh1 crabb$1 s\r temp]1 are conv]t$ by ?is gospel1 are become *ri/ians inde$1 & are made all ov] amiable1 & s(t1 & oblig+ 9 _! deportm5ts2 :5 !y c>ry x l new creatures1 l p]sons t are *ang$ inde$1 t h mu* ( ! _s ( love 9 !m1 ! temp] ( ! gospel1 & ! temp] ( heav56 ,x is ?is gospel1 z ,i h said be=e1 t turns lions into lambs1 & rav5s into doves1 ! mo/ savage creatures into mild & g5tle4 ,:ile we are ?us engag$ 9 ! practice ( love1 we h no ne$ to ab&on our zeal = ! tru?2 b we %\ld sep>ate our div9e zeal f all our own guilty passions1 le/ in/ead ( hon\r+ ,god1 we %\ld de/roy 8 *ildr54 ,! s]vant ( ! ,"l may be bold & /$fa/ 9 ! def5ce ( ! gospel1 b he mu/ be g5tle t[>ds all m51 ready to tea*1 & pati5t "u injuries4 ,he mu/ n /rive l a h]o = victory1 b :5 any oppose !mselves to ! tru?1 he mu/ in/ruct !m 9 meekness2 #b ,tim4 ii4 #bd4 ,:ile we are peaceful & h>mless1 we may be at ! same "t prud5t & wise2 our ,"l ,jesus has jo9$ ^! two *>act]s2 ,mat4 x4 #af4 ,& x is a v lovely inscription = a disciple ( ,*ri/ to we> 9 all 8 public & private conv]sation1 wise z s]p5ts1 & h>mless z doves4 ,?us we may gu>d ourselves f ! malice ( ! _w1 :ile we attempt to w9 !m by all ! sacr$ me?ods ( humanity & div9e goodness4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxviii4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 a ,lovely ,c>riage4 ,o 'tis a lovely ?+ to see ,a man ( prud5t he>t1 ,^: ?\ghts1 & lips & life agree ,to act a useful "p4 ,:5 envy1 /rife1 & w>s beg9 ,9 little angry fools2 ,m>k h[ ! sons ( peace come 91 ,& qu5* ! k9dl+ coals4 ,_! m9ds are humble1 mild & meek1 ,nor let _! fury rise2 ,nor passion moves _! lips to speak1 ,nor pride exalts _! eyes4 ,_! frame is prud5ce mix'd ) love2 ,good works fulfil _! day2 ,!y jo9 ! s]p5t ) ! dove1 ,b ca/ ! /+ away4 ,su* 0 ! ,savi\r ( mank9d1 ,su* pleasures he pursu'd2 ,8 fle% & blood 7 all ref9'd1 ,8 s\l div9ely good4 ,"l1 c ^! plants ( virtue gr[ ,9 su* a s\l z m9e8 ,?y grace c =m my nature s ,& make my he>t l ?9e4 ,,s]mon ,,xxix4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,?+s ( good ,report1 c4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4--,:atsoev] ?+s are ( good report1--?9k on ^! ?+s4 1 c4 ,! value ( a good "n 0 s great "u ! ,jewi% disp5sation1 t ! ,_s ( ,god does n ?9k x b5ea? 8 c>e to recomm5d x to 8 *os5 p1 by ! m\? ( ,solomon1 ! wise/ ( m54 ,x is bett] & m wor? ?an preci\s o9tm5t2 ,eccl4 vii4 #a4 ,x 0 c\nt$ an ornam5t & ent]ta9m5t at public fea/s1 to h ri* oils p\r$ ^u ! head2 ! price ( "s ( !m 0 exce$+ great2 !y gave refre%m5t to ! natural spirits1 & spread a p]fume ?r\gh all ! company4 ,b a good "n is ( great] price1 x is a ri* ornam5t to ! "* ( him t possesses x1 & has a consid]able influ5ce t[>d 8 happ9ess2 s t to use ! words ( ,solomon aga92 ,prov4 xxii4 #a4 ,x is r to be *os5 ?an great ri*es4 ,! bless$ apo/le ( ! ,g5tiles is ( ! same m9d1 & he recomm5ds to ! *ri/ian _w1 ! practice ( ^? ?+s t are ( good report1 :i* is ! way1 :]eby a good "n is to be obta9$4 ,he _h j be=e recomm5d$ to u ! ?+s t are lovely 9 ! eyes ( m51 & su* z w r5d] u well-belov$ among our neighb\rs4 ,n[ he invites u to ! practice ( ^? ?+s t are ( good report 9 ! _w1 su* z w procure u reputation1 & a good "n1 :]e we may live1 especially among ! wise & sob] "p ( mank9d4 ,?is ha? "s diff]5ce 9 x f ! =m]1 ?\gh x mu/ be grant$1 t all ?+s t are lovely1 h also a t5d5cy to obta9 a good "n4 ,!re are _m ?+s 9 ! conduct ( life1 :i* d n s directly (f] !mselves to u1 z p>ts ( necess>y ju/ice1 piety1 or goodness4 ,b yet !y are su* z be> a good "* 9 ! _w1 & !y give to ! man t practises !m1 a good reputation among 8 fell[ creatures3 on ! contr>y1 !re are sev]al o!r practices1 :i* is n easy to prove directly s9ful1 yet !y are ( ill report1 & !y ought n to be indulg$ among *ri/ians4 ,among ^! practices ( good report1 "s are *angeable ) ! times & cu/oms ( ! c\ntry1 & !y obta9 a diff]5t "* & e/eem1 accord+ to ! age & place :]e9 we dwell2 o!rs always & 9 all places among sob] & wise m51 obta9 ! same "*2 !y h be5 9 all ages & 9 all nations1 e/eem$ ?+s ( good report3 ,! nature ( !m seems to be un*angeable3 ,& x is ?is sort ( actions only t ,i %all take notice (4 ,by v>i\s p>ticul>s ?is head w be bett] illu/rat$ & improv$1 ?an x c be by any g5]al descriptions4 ,x is a matt] ( good report to m9d our own bus9ess1 yet to be ( a public _s1 to be regul> 9 our conduct1 to keep ! be/ company1 to ab/a9 f ! utmo/ b\nds ( ?+s lawful1 & 9 d\btful matt]s1 to foll[ ! practices ( ! wise/ & ! be/4 ,z ,i disc\rse ^u ea* ( ^! p>ticul>s1 ,i %all obs]ve :at are ^? opposite practices ( evil report1 :i* we ought to avoid4 ,i4 ,x is a ?+ ( good report to m9d our own bus9ess4--,! holy apo/le requires x2 #a ,!ss4 iii4 #aa4 ,t ye /udy to be quiet1 & to d y\r own bus9ess4 ,"o w\ld ?9k !re %\ld be no ne$ ( /udy & application 9 ord] to be quiet2 b "s p]sons are ( s turbul5t & re/less a temp]1 t !y naturally int]m$dle ) ev]y?+3 ,!y _h ne$ take pa9s ) !mselves to keep !mselves quiet1 & busy only 9 _! prop] "w4 ,! ^w 9 ! ,greek signifies t we %\ld be ambiti\s ( quietness & dilig5ce 9 our call+1 = x is a matt] ( hon\r & cr$it4 ,9 :atsoev] /ation we are plac$1 x is indu/ry mu/ ga9 reputation4 ,!re are o!r great & valuable advantages ( x1 b ,i conf9e myself n[ to ?is "o1 t is a ?+ ( good report among m54 ,if p]sons are call$ to magi/racy1 let !m att5d to ! "w ( _! sup]ior po/4 ,let !m rule & gov]n ) all dilig5ce1 & fulfil t (fice well1 ) :i* ,god has entru/$ !m4 ,let !m employ !mselves mu* 9 _! prop] sph]e1 & n we> ! hon\rable title 9 idl5ess1 or be> ! sword 9 va91 :i* ha? be5 too frequ5t a practice 9 ?is great city1 & !reby vice has gr[n rampant1 & re=mation ( mann]s ha? be5 %amefully disc\rag$4 ,^! :o are made m9i/]s ( ! gospel1 let !m make x _! bus9ess to w9 s\ls to salvation1 to br+ 9 s9n]s to fai? & hol9ess1 & to edify ! sa9ts by _! exhortations1 by _! doctr9e1 by _! example4 ,we %\ld be in/ant 9 season1 & out ( season1 reprove1 rebuke1 & exhort ) all long-suff]+ & doctr9e2 #b ,tim4 iv4 #b4 ,let him t m9i/]s wait on 8 m9i/ry3 ,he t tea*e?1 on tea*+2 he t exhorte?1 on exhortation2 ,rom4 xii4 #g4 ,let u n wa/e our "t & our be/ tal5ts 9 ! pursuit ( labori\s trifles1 9 intricate & p]plex+ controv]sies1 :i* are less necess>y to ! life ( *ri/ianity1 or on useless & angry squabbles1 :i* divide & te> ! *ur*4 ,nor let u ?r[ away ^! ?\ghts & h\rs1 on pomp\s ornam5ts ( le>n+1 on critical or polite1 /udies1 or curi\s & artificial works1 :i* %\ld be devot$ to matt]s ( m sacr$ importance4 ,if we are engag$ 9 trades1 manufactures1 or m]*&ize 9 ! _w1 let u %ew all indu/ry2 & hone/ lab\r & c>e1 & ?us walk ) ,god1 e man 9 8 call+1 :]e9 he is call$1 till ! provid5ce ( ,god evid5tly leads him to o!r "w2 #a ,cor4 vii4 #be4 ,& ?us we may refute ! calumnies ( ^? :o w\ld seek all occasions to reflect ^u u = our /rict] pr(ession ( religion4 ,!re are _m enc\rag+ promises giv5 to dilig5ce 9 ! ^w ( ,god4 ,i %all m5tion b "o at pres5t t agrees ) my pres5t subject2 ,prov4 xxii4 #bi4 ,see/ ?\ a man dilig5t 9 8 bus9ess1 he %all /& be=e k+s1 he %all n /& be=e mean m54 ,t is1 88 good report & 8 reputation %all gr[ & increase1 t he %all be br\ght into m hon\rable company1 & to a m exalt$ /ation40 ,if we are s]vants1 let u devote our "t & ?\ghts to ! bus9ess :i* our sup]iors h entru/$ u )1 & seek _! int]e/ ) ah hone/ s\l4 ,if we are *ildr5 & s*ol>s1 "u in/ruction1 let u apply our m9ds to le>n ! ?+s we are taught1 & att5d to ! in/ructions ( ^? :o tea* u4 ,e "o ( u h our prop] "w1 :i* dem&s our application to x4 ,!re are _m enemies to ?is virtue1 _m practices inconsi/5t ) ! "* ( dilig5ce1 z x is celebrat$ & recomm5d$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god4 ,fir/1 ,slo? or laz9ess /&s =emo/ 9 ?is rank4 ,surely ! p[]s ( our m9d & body 7 nev] made to be useless4 ,g to ! ant1 ?\ slugg>d1 & le>n indu/ry ( t little animal4 ,c we ?9k we 7 born to be cumb]]s ( ! gr\nd1 & m]e burd5s ( ! e>? we dwell on8 ,let u %ake (f ?is /upid & infam\s hum\r1 let u rise to an active life1 & answ] ! ends ( our creation4 ,& = ! same reason x is1 t !re ought to be a re/ra9t put ^u an excess ( sleep1 & slumb]4 ,y "k ! "* ( ! dr[sy wret*1 t turns f side to side ^u 8 b$1 z a heavy door ^u its h+es2 & ! slugg>d1 :o ) fold$ h&s sits /ill & lets ! we$s gr[ ov] 8 corn2 b ^! m5 %all be clo!d ) rags2 ,prov4 xxi4 #ad4 ,secondly1 ,luxury & an intemp]ate love ( pleasure1 is ano!r enemy to dilig5ce 9 our call+s4 ,x is an odi\s "* t is giv5 to ! inhabitants ( ,crete by "o ( _! own poets2 & ! ,_s ( ,god confirms ! tru? ( x2 ,titus i4 #ab4 ,! ,cretans are evil bea/s1 sl[ bellies2 s %amefully engag$ 9 gluttony & ! luxury ( ! palate1 t !y r5d] !mselves heavy1 /upid1 & unfit = bus9ess2 ,a lazy g5]ation ( m51 t h mu* m incl9ation to eat & dr9k1 & live l brutes1 ?an to employ !mselves 9 any hone/ lab\r1 t is wor?y ( human nature1 or becomes a man4 ,"u ! same repro( ,i may ju/ly br+ an excessive indulg5ce ( sports or recreations1 beyond :at is necess>y = ! refre%m5t ( nature1 & ! recruit ( our spirits1 9 ord] to fulfil duty ) m dilig5ce3 ,?is 0 intimat$ 9 a =m] disc\rse4 ,x is b a "* ( ill report1 :5 a man is too (t5 f\nd 9 ! place ( sports & unnecess>y div]sions1 :ile he ought to be 9 8 %op1 or 9 o!r prop] bus9ess ( 8 life4 ,prov4 xxi4 #bg4 8,he t love? pleasure %all be a poor man2 & he t loves w9e & oil1 fea/+s & ent]ta9m5ts1 he %all n be ri*40 ,?irdly1 ,a tattl+ hum\r1 excessive talk+1 & an idle inquisitive imp]t95ce1 are great enemies also to t indu/ry1 t is recomm5d$ to u4 ,solomon assures u1 t ?\gh !re is pr(it 9 all lab\r1 yet ! talk ( ! lips1 t5de? only to p5ury2 ,prov4 xiv4 #bc4 ,& he r$\bles x ^u our e>s1 t a prat+ fool %all fall3 ,prov4 x4 #h-aj4 ,!re are "s p]sons t love to talk ( any ?+1 or e ?+1 besides _! own bus9ess2 l fooli% *ildr5 t turn e page ( _! books1 & flutt] a little ab\t e "p ( !m1 besides :]e _! lesson is4 ,e mov+ fea!r is ready to seize ! fancy ( ^! trifl]s1 ?is fickle & talkative race ( m53 ,!y are b tall] *ildr54 ,e little /ory ent]ta9s _! idle incl9ation1 & gives !m fre% employm5t to tell x ov] aga94 ,!y _h r d any ?+ ?an ! duty ( ! pres5t h\r2 !y sp5d _! "t l ! inhabitants ( ,a!ns1 9 little else b he>+ or tell+ "s new ?+4 ,"s ( ^! p]sons are ready to int]m+le !mselves ) e man's conc]nm5ts1 uncall$ & undesir$3 ,!y se>* into ! secrets ( families1 9 ord] to gratify a wick$ hum\r1 to spread abroad & publi% "s private sc&al4 ,!y creep into h\ses1 to make mis*ief !re1 & by tattl+ & repeat+ matt]s ( conte/1 !y sep>ate v fri5ds1 & raise angry qu>rels 9 peaceful families2 ,prov4 xvii4 #i4 ,su* p]sons seem to des]ve ! public c5sure ( ! magi/rate1 9 ! op9ion ( ! apo/le ,pet]2 #a ,pet] iv4 #ae4 ,b let none ( y1 t are *ri/ians1 suff] z an evil-do]1 or z a busy body 9 o!r m5's matt]s4 ,he himself once fell "u ! c5sure ( ,*ri/ our ,"l1 = ?is inquisitive & ne$less curiosity4 ,john xxi4 #ba1 #bb4 ,:5 ,/4 ,pet] _h receiv$ a prophecy f 8 ma/] conc]n+ 8 own m>tyrdom1 he _h also an express notice :at 8 own bus9ess 01 viz4 to foll[ 8 ma/]4 ,b ,pet] _h a m9d to "k :at %\ld become ( ,john too2 8,"l1 says he1 & :at %all ?is man d or suff]8 ,:at if ,i w1 says our bless$ ,"l1 t he t>ry till ,i come aga98 ,:at is t to !e8 ,is t ?y bus9ess1 ,pet]1 to "k :at %all befal ,john8 ,m9d ?y own duty1 & foll[ ?\ me40 ,a wise & div9e rebuke f our ris5 ,savi\r6 ,aft] ?is1 ,/4 ,pet] well knew h[ to c5sure su* imp]t95ce1 & to reprove busy-bodies4 ,( ! same m9d is ! apo/le ,paul4 ,he advises wom5 h[ to behave !mselves1 t !y may n fall "u ?is *>ge4 ,let !m guide ! h\se1 says he1 & employ !mselves 9 dome/ic affairs3 = if !y neglect ?is "w1 !y le>n to be idle1 w&]+ ab\t f h\se to h\se2 & n only idle1 b tattl]s also1 & busy-bodies1 speak+ ?+s :i* !y ought n2 ga!r+ up matt] = sl&] ( _! neighb\rs at _! next visit1 :]e e "o is a%am$ to be sil5t1 & !re=e ea* is ready to furni% ! company ) _! %>e4 ,b ?is practice1 9 ! op9ion ( ! sacr$ writ] furni%es ! adv]s>y ) daily occasion to sl&] *ri/ianity1 & to speak reproa*fully ( ! gospel1 & x is a ?+ ( v ill fame2 #a ,tim4 v4 #ac1 #ad4 ,,ii4 ,a public _s is ano!r ?+ ( good report4 ,?\gh *ri/ians mu/ be dilig5t 9 _! bus9ess1 yet !y %\ld n conf9e all _! c>es )9 ! n>r[ circle ( self1 b h a he>ty solicitude = ! welf>e ( ! nation 9 :i* !y dwell1 = ! neighb\rs among :om !y inhabit1 = ! *ur* ( ,*ri/ 9 ! _w1 & ext5d _! conc]n to ! happ9ess ( mank9d3 ,! apo/le directs ,timo?y to make supplications1 pray]s1 & int]cessions = all m51 & to take su* a satisfaction 9 ! m]cies !y receive1 z to give ?anks to ,god ^u _! acc\nt2 #a ,tim4 ii4 #a4 ,he exhorts ! ,ephesians to pray] & supplication = all ! sa9ts2 ,eph4 vi4 #ah4 ,& :at he taught1 he also practis$ 9 an em95t & glori\s mann]2 ! c>e ( all ! *ur*es came daily ^u him3 ,& y f9d him 9 ! beg9n+ ( 8 epi/les lift+ up 8 petitions & 8 praises to heav5 cont9ually = ! *ur*es to :om he writes4 ,we %\ld rejoice ) !m t rejoice1 & weep ) !m t weep1 & %>e ) our fell[-*ri/ians 9 _! joys & _! sorr[s1 t we may !reby d\ble _! joys1 & light5 ! weight ( _! sorr[s by a bless$ sympa?y4 ,rom4 xii4 #ae4 ,we %\ld be> "o ano!r's burd5s1 & s fulfil ! law ( ,*ri/2 ,gal4 vi4 #b4 ,& 9 #a ,cor4 x4 #bd4 he sai?1 8,let no man seek 8 own1 b e man ano!r's weal?1 or welf>e20 t is1 8,let no man be s :olly swall[$ up 9 8 own pr(it & peace1 z utt]ly to neglect ! peace & pr(it ( 8 neighb\r40 ,b ?\gh ?is be s hon\rable & becom+ a practice1 yet x has ev] be5 too mu* neglect$1 ev5 among ! pr(essors ( ! gospel2 = ,/4 ,paul tells ! ,philippians1 t ,timo?y 0 a s+ul> in/ance ( ?is good quality2 ,phil4 ii4 #bj1 #ba4 ,i h no man l m9d$1 :o w naturally c>e = y\r /ate2 = all seek _! own1 n ! ?+s :i* are ,jesus ,*ri/'s4 ,"s may be ready to raise an objection "h1 & say1 8,h[ is ?is consi/5t ) ! =m] "* & practice :i* ,i recomm5d$1 namely1 t e man m9d 8 own bus9ess80 ,i grant t ?is ought g5]ally to be our fir/ c>e1 t we fulfil ! duties ( our own p>ticul> /ation well1 & see to x1 t ourselves & our h\sehold be support$3 ,?is is usually ! l\de/ call ( provid5ce1 = he t provides n = ^? ( 8 own h\se1 :5 x is 9 8 p[]1 does n answ] ! dem&s ( *ri/ianity1 b is worse ?an an infidel1 or "o t has d5i$ ! fai?2 #a ,tim4 v4 #h4 ,b !re are _m sacr$ & civil s]vices may be done = ! neighb\rhood1 ! *ur*1 & ! nation1 )\t any culpable h9d]ance to our own affairs4 ,s mu* "t may be easily r$eem$ f slo? & slumb]1 f useless & imp]t95t conv]sation1 z ! public may call = at our h&s4 ,& :5 !re is a day ( di/ress or tr\ble come ^u our fri5ds1 ^u ! l& :]e9 we dwell1 or ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/ 9 ! _w1 :5 virtue & religion are 9 s9k+ circum/ances1 we are call$ sometimes to lay out a l>g] "p ( our "t & /r5g?1 our int]e/ & our sub/ance1 = ! welf>e ( ! public1 :i* o!rwise p]haps might be due to ourselves1 & our own family4 ,9 su* cases z ^!1 *ri/ian prud5ce mu/ direct u h[ to di/+ui% wisely1 & det]m9e h[ f> ?is self-d5ial is to be ex]cis$1 9 ord] to promote ! happ9ess ( mank9d1 & ! public hon\r ( ,*ri/4 ,?is is a ?+ ( good report 9 ! *ur* & 9 ! _w1 & x w turn to our hon\r 9 ! day ( ! ,"l4 ,b let no man deceive himself1 & va9ly imag9e t he may lay claim to ! hon\r ( a public _s1 because he sp5ds half 8 days 9 places ( public resort1 & 9 fruitless enquiries & *att]+s ab\t ! affairs ( gov]nm5t1 & ! bus9ess ( ! /ate2 p]haps he ext5ds 8 c>e also to ,muscovy & ,p]sia1 z well z ,great ,brita91 :ile ! c>e ( 8 %op is a little ?+ ) him1 ! bus9ess ( 8 /udy or c\nt+-h\se is =gott51 & 8 family compla9s ( woeful neglect3 ,nor are public affairs m5d$ by all 8 imp]t95ce4 ,if ?is s]mon be too long1 x is be/ divid$ "h4 ,,iii4 ,regul>ity 9 ! conduct ( our affairs is a becom+ "*1 & w ga9 u a good "n among/ m54 ,z !re are _m & v>i\s duties t belong to ! natural1 ! civil1 & ! religi\s life2 x is a piece ( em95t wisdom to appo9t prop] seasons & rules = ! p]=mance ( !m2 nor %\ld we ?9k x b5ea? u1 z f> z possible1 to gov]n ourselves by ^? rules1 & keep to our own appo9t$ seasons2 o!rwise all our affairs w be ready to run into confusion1 "o duty w be apt to intr5* ^u ano!r1 & "s ( ! duties ( life or godl9ess w be neglect$1 or q =sak51 "u a pret5ce ( want ( "t4 ,"o ?+ t intr5*es ^u ! regul> h\rs & ord]s ( life1 is a trifl+ & dilatory temp]1 putt+ (f necess>y bus9ess1 :e!r x be "w or devotion1 till ! la/ mom5t2 & !n1 if ! lea/ accid5t int]v5es1 we h n left ourselves suffici5t "t to p]=m x4 ,^! are ! p]sons :o are frequ5tly f\nd 9 a hurry & confusion1 because !y h neglect$ to d ! prop] "w 9 ! prop] season4 ,_! bus9ess is always done 9 ha/e1 & (t5 unf9i%$4 ,^! are !y :o keep no appo9tm5ts1 :o are seldom true to _! h\r1 :o make _! fri5ds wait = !m ^u all occasions1 :o (t5 create uneas9ess to all ! company1 & put a :ole family out ( ord]4 ,:at an unbecom+ behavi\r is ?is6 ,:at an ill aspect x be>s6 especially if ^! delay]s are 9 any degree inf]ior1 or ! y\ng] p>ts ( a h\se4 ,& yet x might easily be prev5t$1 by tak+ ! fir/ opportunity = e bus9ess4 ,o x is an excell5t1 a gold5 rule1 8,nev] leave t till to-morr[1 :i* may be done to-day1 nor tru/ ! bus9ess ( ?is h\r to ! c>e ( ! next10 = ! next is n m9e4 ,:5 s]vants are ( ?is dilatory & trifl+ hum\r1 !y wa/e _! ma/]'s "t p]petually1 & put _! sup]iors to _m inconv5i5ces4 ,!y prev5t "o ano!r's bus9ess z well z neglect _! own4 ,y w\ld wond] h[ !y c\ld sp5d ?ree or f\r h\rs 9 a common err&1 & make a family wait half a day = a message1 t might be dispat*$ 9 half an h\r4 ,!y _c keep _! eyes or _! e>s f att5d+ to e object !y meet2 _! endless curiosity ( enquiry1 & _! irresi/ible incl9ation to talk ( e ?+ t does n conc]n !m1 is an ev]la/+ h9d]ance to _! prop] "w4 ,?is active sort ( idl5ess is mu* h>d] to be cur$ ?an t ( ! sl[ & /upid k9d2 & y see x belongs to ! poor z well z ! ri*2 ?\gh x is a matt] ( disreputation & infamy to bo?4 ,p]sons ( ?is unhappy conduct1 :e!r ( high or l[ degree1 are 9 great dang] ( trifl+ 9 ! mo/ sacr$ & div9e conc]nm5ts1 z well z 9 common life4 ,!y sometimes manage _! spiritual & immortal affairs 9 ! same dilatory mann]1 b ) m dreadful & fatal consequ5ce4 ,!y put (f rep5tance f day to day1 & delay _! solemn transactions ) ,god1 till sickness seizes !m1 or till dea? approa*es3 ,!n :at hurry ( _s6 ,:at dreadful confusion ( s\l6 ,:at tumults & t]rors ov]:elm !m6 ,& x is well if ! matt]s ( _! salvation be n unf9i%$ at ! la/ h\r1 & !mselves made mis]able to all et]nity1 because !y trifl$ away life & "t4 ,a second enemy to ?is regul> conduct ( life1 & :i* inde$ is d]iv$ f ! =m]1 is ?is1 an inv]sion ( ! ord] ( nature1 & a *ange ( ! seasons :i* ,god ha? appo9t$ = bus9ess & re/4 ,i confess ?is is n n[-a-days a matt] ( ill report 9 itself1 h[ev] contr>y x be to ! laws ( nature & ! creation3 ,b x is att5d$ ) _m irregul>ities1 & sometimes ) infam\s practices too3 ,& !re=e ,i w\ld sp5d "o page to give x an ill "n2 & to br+ x into j discr$it4 ,god has made e ?+ beautiful 9 its season2 ,eccl4 iii4 #aa4 ,! sun arise?2--& man goe? =? to 8 "w until ! ev5+2 ,ps4 civ4 #bb1 #bc4 ,x is m natural & heal?ful to pursue ! conc]ns ( life1 z mu* z possible by day-light4 ,midnight /udies are prejudicial to nature3 ,a pa9ful exp]i5ce calls me to rep5t ( ! faults ( my y\ng] ye>s1 & !re are _m be=e me h _h ! same call to rep5tance4 ,we>+ out ! lightsome h\rs 9 sleep1 is an unnatural wa/e ( sun-beams4 ,!re is no light s fri5dly to animal nature z t ( ! sun4 ,midnight assemblies1 fe/ivals1 & ent]ta9m5ts1 exhau/ ! spirits1 & make a ne$less pr(usion ( ! necess>ies ( life3 ,!y c>ry a v ill appe>ance ) !m1 ev5 :]e no wick$ness is indulg$1 !y are practices ( evil report1 & des]ve c5sure & %ame4 ,x is no hon\r to our :ole nation1 t we h le>n$ ! fa%ion ( do+ no?+ 9 ! morn+2 among p]sons ( mode ! day (t5 beg9s at noon3 ,! h\rs ( bus9ess are gr[n mu* lat] among u ?an our =efa!rs c\ld be>4 ,!y knew ! wor? ( day-light4 ,9 "s ?+s inde$ we are b\nd to comply ) cu/om1 or we mu/ =sake ! _w3 = a few c nev] /em ! g5]al tide1 or re=m a deg5]ate age3 ,& !re are "s few trades & employm5ts :i* dem& lab\r at night4 ,b 9 our g5]al conduct we %\ld endeav\r to act m agreeably to ! laws ( creation & nature1 & to r$uce families to a little bett] ord]1 :]esov] we h p[] & influ5ce4 ,surely x c be no great h>d%ip = any p]sons 9 heal? to beg9 _! duty ) ! ris+ sun1 = almo/ half ! ye>4 ,we %\ld n ?9k x suffici5t to get up a little be=e noon1 nor %\ld we turn ! morn+ ( ,god & nature into midnight1 nor make ! decl9e ( ! sun s]ve = our morn+ "w4 ,i w\ld n be ?\ght 9 ?is page to reflect ^u ! weak1 ! sickly1 & ! ag$ p>ts ( mank9d1 ^: nature may require long] sleep1 & a l>g] degree ( re/ to recruit _! spirits3 ,nor d ,i accuse ^? unheal?y p]sons1 :o c get no slumb] till ! night is half sp5t1 & are !reby con/ra9$1 m]ely = ! sake ( heal?1 to let _! b$ intr5* ^u s _m h\rs ( day-light3 ,yet ,i p]suade myself1 t if ^! la/ w\ld b be> ! inconv5i5ces !y compla9 ( = a week or two1 if !y w\ld break (f _! morn+-slumb] e>ly1 & e>ly betake !mselves to re/1 nature w\ld quickly le>n a bett] habit1 ! re=mation w\ld soon gr[ easy3 ,& p]haps ?is might advance _! heal? 9 a s5sible mann]1 beyond all _! old indulg5ces1 or _! pres5t expectations4 ,an excessive love ( company1 an affectation ( go+ abroad1 a delight 9 w9e & /rong dr9k1 are ! ?ird sort ( enemies to t regul>ity & ord] :i* ,i am n[ recomm5d+4 ,su* practices are c5sur$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god2 ,i h call$ ! prophet ,isaiah1 9 a =m] disc\rse1 to witness aga9/ ! drunk>d1 b ,i mu/ ask leave to cite ! same text aga91 aga9/ ! wa/]s ( "t 9 tav]ns1 or mean] dr9k+-h\ses4 ,wo to !m t g to _! cups 9 a morn+3 ,?is ?r[s all ! bus9ess ( ! day out ( ord]2 & sometimes !y are tempt$ to cont9ue until night1 or at lea/ !y return ?i!r aga9 & /ay till w9e inflames !m3 !n all ! follies ( life play _! p>ts2 b !y =get religion1 & reg>d n ! "w1 nor ! wor%ip ( ! ,"l2 ,is4 v4 #aa1 #ab4 ,h[ (t5 has x be5 f\nd1 t ! religion ( ! closet1 z well z t ( ! family1 ha? be5 %ort5$ & omitt$1 & by degrees ?ru/ out ( doors1 & =gott51 = want ( %ak+ (f e imp$im5t1 & conf9+ ourselves to prop] seasons4 ,we int5d to fulfil our duties1 b we int5d x at r&om1 )\t keep+ any "t = x3 ,& ?us "s h\seholds1 t w\ld be call$ ,*ri/ians1 live )\t ,god 9 ! _w4 ,!y t t>ry long at w9e1 or 9 any ne$less company1 & l5g!n put ! h\rs ( _! ne$less abs5ce f home1 may c\nt !mselves guilty ( ! sev]al disord]s t are committ$ 9 ! family2 :i* w\ld be rectifi$1 or entirely prev5t$ by ! pres5ce ( ! ma/]4 ,i confess sometimes necess>y bus9ess deta9s a p]son beyond 8 usual & appo9t$ h\r3 !re mu/ also be "s all[ances made = ! unhappy engagem5ts :i* may att5d "s p>ticul> call+s 9 ! _w4 ,our own consci5ces mu/ be ! f9al judges 9 ?is case3 ,b let u be fai?ful & hone/1 & frequ5tly make an enquiry1 :e!r our conduct be regul> or no3 & :e!r x be ! necessity ( affairs t intr5*es ^u ! seasons ( duty1 or :e!r x be a c>eless indiff]5ce ( _s4 ,good ord]s 9 a h\sehold1 & regul> h\rs = all ! duties & enjoym5ts ( life1 give beauty & ornam5t to life itself3 ,l a musical in/rum5t1 :]e e /r+ is w\nd up to /rike its prop] note1 & ! skillful musician keeps 8 "t1 h[ does x ent]ta9 ! e> ) innoc5t pleasure1 & refre% ! he>t1 :5 practis$ at prop] seasons8 ,su* a family appe>s l a ,be!l1 a h\se ( ,god1 & ! ,"l himself delights to dwell 9 x4 ,o may x be my lot & portion always to inhabit 9 su* a tab]nacle1 till ,i lay d[n ?is body 9 ! du/1 & my s\l arises to ! well-ord]$ family ( heav56 ,,iv4 ,sort+ ourselves ) ! be/ company is ano!r beautiful "p ( ,*ri/ian conduct1 & procures a good report4 ,by ! be/ ( company1 ,i d n int5d ! greate/ or ! ri*e/1 nor ! mo/ +5i\s & witty2 = !re are "s ( ^! t are va9 & vile en\gh2 b ! be/ 9 my e/eem1 are ^? :o are mo/ virtu\s1 mo/ pi\s1 mo/ kn[+ & wise1 or ^? t are seek+ aft] virtue1 piety1 & wisdom4 ,?us by conv]sation ) ! "o1 we may be always do+ good1 & ) ! o!r we may be always receiv+ "s good4 ,he t walke? ) wise m51 %all gr[ yet wis]1 b ! companion ( fools %all be de/roy$2 ,prov4 xiii4 #bj4 ,be n deceiv$1 ,god is n mock$1 evil communications corrupt good mann]s4 ,a hea!ni% poet1 & an inspir$ apo/le agree 9 ^! words2 #a ,cor4 xv4 #cc4 ,if we are engag$ mu* 9 conv]se ) ^? t are light1 & fro?y1 & va91 we %all ga9 ! same levity ( temp]4 ,if we talk mu* ) ! pr(ane1 we %all be tempt$ n[ & !n to a pr(ane expression too4 8,c a man t\* pit*1 & n be defil$60 ,c a man pass ?r\gh ! flames1 & 8 clo!s n be s+$8 ,nei!r c ^? t walk frequ5tly & delightfully among/ light1 va91 intemp]ate p]sons1 escape be+ defil$ by !m4 ,x is true1 ! apo/le tells u1 if we w\ld utt]ly seclude ourselves f all mann] ( conv]se ) p]sons ( ill "*1 we mu/ ab&on society1 & almo/ g out ( ! _w2 #a ,cor4 v4 #aj4 ,b ! mean+ ( ! apo/le1 :5 he bids u avoid evil companions is1 z mu* z possible1 to %un _! company2 see !re=e t x is a necess>y call ( provid5ce leads y among/ !m2 o!rwise ab/a94 ,^? :o give !mselves up to be ent]ta9$ by e "o t w ent]ta9 !m1 ^? :o w walk ) e companion1 & w h]d ) e drove1 !y are 9 dang] ( be+ corrupt$ ) any vice1 & ( le>n+ e ill pr9ciple4 ,b if ?r\gh ! grace ( ,god1 we %\ld escape ! infection1 ( error or s91 yet we %all loose our good "n by keep+ ill company4 ,a delight 9 base & wor?less companions1 w make ! _w judge t we are l !m3 ,:]eas we %all ga9 a "p ( ! good "* ( our associates & acqua9tance1 & d]ive hon\r f !m1 if we are s happy z to h fri5d%ip & intimacy ) p]sons ( piety1 le>n+ & virtue4 ,may ^! be ! fri5ds ( my *oice1 & my companions = ev]6 ,v4 ,ab/95ce f ! utmo/ b\nds ( ?+s lawful1 is ano!r practice ( good report among/ m54 ,x is b a n>r[ l9e 9 _m cases1 t divides1 betwe5 a lawful & a s9ful practice2 & if we w v5ture1 z ne> z possible to ! v bord]s ( :at we ?9k lawful1 we %ew too great an incl9ation to ! bord]+ iniquity1 & we %all (t5 be 9 dang] ( tread+ on =bidd5 gr\nd4 ,if we indulge ! love ( pleasure1 or give an ungu>d$ loose to any unlawful passion1 we %all f9d x difficult to )-hold ! viol5ce ( corrupt nature f transgress+ ! lawful b\nds4 ,if a wild horse be indulg$ 9 8 c>e]1 x is well if he does n break ! re9s1 & fl+ ! rid]4 ,x is a fooli% fancy to walk ^u ! edge ( a precipice1 unless we c\ld infallibly secure our head f gidd9ess1 or our feet f /umbl+4 ,x is mu* saf] !re=e to keep a prop] di/ance f fatal dang]4 ,! _w w give u b an ill "*1 & say v ju/ly conc]n+ u1 t we are n mu* afraid ( vice1 if we d>e ra%ly v5ture into temptation4 ,x is ! advice ( ! ,holy ,_s1 & ,/4 ,paul to ! *ri/ian conv]ts1 ,ab/a9 f all appe>ance ( evil2 #a ,!ss4 v4 #bb4 ,& ! ,apo/le ,jude requires u to hate ev5 ! g>m5ts t are spott$ by ! fle%2 ,jude1 v]se #bc4 ,e ?+ t looks l guilt %\ld =bid our approa*2 we %\ld *use to /& af> (f1 & )hold our desires1 le/ we defile our consci5ces1 & br+ a blemi% ^u our "*4 ,:at an hon\r is x to any man1 :5 x is said conc]n+ him1 8,he has a t5d] s\l1 & a consci5ce t w n /ret*1 to ! l5g? ( ! loose cu/oms & fa%ions ( ! times3 he d>es n all[ himself all ! lib]ties t are innoc5t & lawful1 le/ he %\ld w\nd 8 own _s1 & 8 good "n1 by v5tur+ too ne> to ! bord]s ( iniquity40 ,let su* a temp] be our con/ant gu>d & ornam5t4 ,,vi4 ,foll[+ ! common practices ( ! sa9ts 9 d\btful matt]s1 is ano!r ?+ ( good report1 & ought to be s among ^? t pr(ess ! "n ( ,*ri/8 ,:e!r x be 9 our trade & bus9ess1 9 our app>el1 or our visits1 9 our =ms ( address to our sup]iors1 or common me?ods ( conv]sation & civility1 ( recreation1 or ent]ta9m5t1 let ! g5]al cu/oms ( ! sa9ts ( ! pure/ ages1 or ! cu/oms ( ! pure/ *ur*es1 & ! be/ *ri/ians 9 our own age1 be a direction to our practice4 ,ask = ! good old way1 says ! prophet ,j]emy1 & if we "k n :at "p to *use1 let u g by ! foot/eps ( ! flock ( ,*ri/4 ,enquire :at ! foll[]s ( our ,"l h done 9 pa/ ages1 & :at ! wise/ & be/ ( !m d 9 our own age1 & ?is w give u a consid]able assi/ance to det]m9e :at ought to be our practice4 ,9 #a ,cor4 xi4 #af4 ! apo/le ,paul seems to ref] to ?is g5]al head1 = our det]m9ation 9 d\btful matt]s4 ,:5 he _h be5 propos+ ! law ( nature1 or ! ord] ( creation1 to direct ! man & ! woman :at sort ( cov]+ !y ought to we>1 viz4 t a woman ought n to be uncov]$1 & t a man %\ld n we> long hair1 t is1 %\ld n n\ri% 8 hair to make x gr[ long1 z wom51 nor manage x ) a nice & effem9ate curiosity1 he concludes ) ?is s5t5ce1 ,if any man seem to be cont5ti\s1 t is1 if any man be n cont5t$ ) ! argum5ts ,i h br\ght1 b w c>ry on cont5tion & dispute1 let him rememb] ?is decisive argum5t1 t we h no su* cu/om1 nor ! *ur*es ( ,god2 we ! prea*]s ( ! gospel1 & ! apo/les ( ,*ri/1 h nei!r f\nd nor approv$ su* sort ( cu/oms among ! *ri/ians :]e we h liv$1 nor are !y practis$ 9 any ( ! *ur*es ( ,god1 :i* we h he>d (4 ,i w readily all[1 t ! /rict pr(essors ( religion 9 "s p>ticul> ages ( ! *ur*1 may h g5]ally indulg$ ei!r "s unreasonable scruples1 or "s unreasonable lib]ties4 ,!re are "s practices ( evid5t & und\bt$ lawfulness1 :i* h be5 =bidd5 9 sev]e & dreadful language by "s or o!r ( our religi\s ance/ors2 su* z we>+ borr[$ hair1 or suff]+ our own to rea* ! %\ld]s2 us+ any ?+ t bord]s ^u lot or *ance1 except 9 matt]s ( sacr$ or solemn conc]nm5t3 wi%+ a fri5d's heal? :5 we dr9k2 practis+ any "p ( our civil call+ aft] sun-set on ,saturdays1 or ev5 call+ ! mon?s1 or ! days ( ! week by names borr[$ f ! hea!ns1 su* z ,monday or ,tuesday2 ,janu>y1 or ,febru>y3 ,yet 9 su* cases z ^!1 _h ,i liv$ among/ !m1 ,i w\ld h con=m$ to _! cu/oms1 & h giv5 no (f5ce2 b ,i w\ld h tak5 e prop] occasion to %ew t ^! 7 unnecess>y scruples4 ,?is 0 ! conduct ( ,/4 ,paul1 9 ! controv]sy ab\t eat+ meats (f]$ to idols2 #a ,cor4 viii4 #h4 ,meat comm5de? u n to ,god2 = nei!r if we eat1 are we ! bett]2 nei!r if we eat n1 are we ! worse4 ,!re he decl>es h[ ne$less ^! scruples 72 & #a ,cor4 x4 #be4 to %ew t *ri/ian lib]ty1 :]e no scrupul\s p]son 0 pres5t & oppos$ x1 he bids !m1 eat :atsoev] is sold 9 ! %ambles1 ask+ no que/ions = consci5ce-sake4 ,b 9 bo? ^! places he cautions !m aga9/ (f5d+ ! weak] bre?r51 & %ews also h[ afraid he 0 ( giv+ (f5ce1 or act+ 9 _! pres5ce contr>y to _! practices1 ev5 ?\gh !y 7 built on ne$less scruples4 ,v]se #ac4 ,i w eat no fle% :ile ! _w /&e?1 if x make my bro!r to (f5d2 t is1 if x tempt him to gr[ bold1 & v5ture ^u ! same food aga9/ 8 consci5ce4 ,& ! apo/le practis$ ?is self-d5ial1 le/ he %\ld s9 aga9/ 8 weak bro!r1 le/ he %\ld grieve him by 8 un*>itable lic5ce2 z ,rom4 xiv4 #ae4 ,?is holy caution & t5d]ness ( (f5d+ ! weak1 0 ! con/ant practice ( t bless$ sa9t1 :o _h m k ?an all ( u1 b he _h m condesc5sion & self-d5ial too4 ,o t we might all make him our patt]n1 & practise ! *>ity we prea* s l\dly1 & pr(ess ) su* a mod]n assurance6 ,!re are o!r practices :i* might be compris$ "u ?is g5]al "*1 & recomm5d$ z ?+s ( good report4 ,b ,i mu/ n draw su* disc\rses out to a tiresome l5g?1 :i* p]haps may create b too mu* pa9 & uneas9ess1 by ! v s5se & subject ( :i* !y treat4 ,yet c]ta9ly x is a "p ( our duty & our int]e/ to "k1 & m$itate1 & practise ^? ?+s t may ga9 u a good "n & reputation 9 ! _w1 & may bright5 our "* among ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/2 & to avoid e ?+ t w\ld blemi% our hon\r1 or s9k our e/eem among wise & good m54 ,:at argum5ts may be drawn f ! light ( nature to en=ce ?is exhortation1 or :at m p[]ful motives are d]iv$ f ! gospel1 to awak5 & excite u to ! practice ( all t is hon\rable1 %all be consid]$ 9 ! next disc\rse1 :5 ,i treat ( ! matt]s ( virtue & praise1 :i* are recomm5d$ 9 ! la/ words ( my text4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxix4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,?+s ( ,good ,report4 ,is x a ?+ ( good report1 ,to squ&] life & "t away8 ,to cut ! h\rs ( duty %ort1 ,:ile toys & follies wa/e ! day6 ,to ask & prattle all affairs1 ,& m9d all bus9ess b our own8 ,to live at r&om void ( c>es1 ,:ile all ?+s to confusion run8 ,do? ?is become ! *ri/ian "n1 ,to v5ture ne> ! tempt]'s door8 ,to sort ) m5 ( evil fame1 ,& yet presume to /& secure8 ,am ,i my own suffici5t gu>d1 ,:ile ,i expose my s\l to %ame8 ,c ! %ort joys ( s9 rew>d ,! la/+ blemi% ( my "n8 ,o may x be my con/ant *oice ,to walk ) m5 ( grace bel[1 ',till ,i arrive :]e heav5ly joys1 ,& nev]-fad+ hon\rs gr[6 ,,s]mon ,,xxx4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,c\rage & ,hon\r2 or ,virtue & ,praise4 ,,philip4 iv4 #h4----;,if !re be any virtue1 & if !re be any praise1 ?9k on ^! ?+s4 1 c4 ,virtue is an hon\rable & ext5sive "n3 ,x is us$ by moral writ]s to include all ! duties we owe to ourselves1 or our fell[-creatures2 su* z sobriety1 temp]ance1 fai?fulness1 ju/ice1 prud5ce1 goodness1 & m]cy2 & ! s5se ( x is sometimes /ret*$ s f>1 z to compreh5d also ! duties ( religion :i* we owe to ,god4 ,b let u take notice1 t ! fir/ & orig9al signification ( ! ^w bo? 9 ! ,greek & ,lat9 tongues is mu* m limit$1 & x means only p[] or c\rage4 ,! ,greek ^w 1 us$ "h by ! apo/le1 is d]iv$ f 1 ! "n ( ,m>s1 or ! hea!n god ( w>3 ,& d\btless ! mo/ anci5t mean+ ( x among ! ,greek writ]s 0 w>like val\r1 ?\gh 9 "t ! philosoph]s enl>g$ ! s5se ( x to include e moral excell5cy4 ,! sev]al places 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t :]e ! ^w is us$1 h *ief ref]5ce to "s "w or glori\s p[] :5 x is appli$ to ,god1 or c\rage :5 x ref]s to m54 ,i wi% ,i c\ld /ay "h to expla9 !m all1 b ,i mu/ m5tion "o ( !m1 viz4 #b ,pet] i4 #e4 ,add to y\r fai? virtue1 to virtue k1 to k temp]ance1 c4 ,virtue is to be add$ to fai?1 t is1 next to y\r belief ( ! gospel1 get c\rage to pr(ess :at y believe3 ,is x n to be suppos$1 t 9 ?is place virtue c signify ! :ole ( morality1 because ! p>ticul> virtues ( temp]ance1 pati5ce1 & *>ity are nam$ also3 ,& !re=e ?is mu/ signify "s "p ( morality di/9ct f ! re/1 viz4 a /r5g? or =titude ( s\l4 ,& = ! same reason ! ^w virtue 9 my text _c signify ! :ole sy/em ( moral duties because ,/4 ,paul 9 ! same v]se _h be5 recomm5d+ tru?1 ju/ice1 & purity or temp]ance1 :i* are s _m pieces ( morality2 & x is n reasonable to imag9e t he br+s 9 a g5]al "n t compreh5ds !m all 9 ! mid/ ( s _m p>ticul>s1 :i* is contr>y to ! use ( all writ]s1 & to 8 own cu/om too4 ,i confess if he _h said1 if !re be any o!r virtue1 z he does 9 ! l case2 ,rom4 xiii4 #i4 :5 he _h omitt$ any p>ticul>1 we might !n h und]/ood virtue 9 ! g5]al s5se2 b n[ x is evid5t1 t he means a p>ticul> excell5cy1 di/9ct f ^? be=e-m5tion$2 & ! ^w itself requires u to und]/& a brave1 bold1 & g5]\s _s & practice4 ,he recomm5ds to !m a great & excell5t behavi\r1 :]e9 _! holy c\rage may appe>1 :5 ! call ( provid5ce gives a j occasion4 ,c\rage is a virtue :i* /&s 9 opposition bo? to fe> & %ame2 & x gu>ds ! m9d ( man f ! evil influ5ce ( bo? ^? passions4 ,! man ( c\rage has n su* a feel+ fondness = 8 fle% nor 8 e/ate1 z to be afraid to pr(ess 8 s5tim5ts1 or to fulfil 8 duty at e call ( provid5ce1 ?\gh 8 e/ate may suff] damage by x1 or 8 fle% be expos$ to pa93 ,nor has he su* a t5d]ness = 8 hon\r1 z to secure x ) ! loss ( 8 innoc5ce4 ,he is n a%am$ to appe> = virtue 9 an age ( vice & sc&al3 ,he /&s up boldly = ! hon\r ( 8 ,god1 & v5tures a ?\s& p]ils r ?an w\nd 8 consci5ce1 or betray 8 tru/3 ,he d>es pr(ess & practise temp]ance among an h]d ( drunk>ds1 & purity 9 ! mid/ ( ! lewd & unclean3 ,! man ( c\rage c despise ! ?reat5+s ( ! great1 & ! sc(fs ( ! witty1 consci\s ( 8 own integrity & tru?4 ,he c face & oppose ! _w ) all its t]rors2 & travel onw>ds 9 ! pa?s ( piety )\t fe>4 ,! righte\s man is z bold z a lion2 ,prov4 xxviii4 #a4 ,n[ x is ! apo/le's advice to ! ,philippian conv]ts1 t :5soev] !re is any j occasion giv5 to ex]t _! =titude1 :e!r x be 9 ! def5ce ( ! rights ( mank9d1 & ! lib]ties ( _! c\ntry1 or 9 v9dication ( ! cause ( ,god or virtue1 let ! *ri/ian take ^? opportunities to speak 8 m9d1 & %ew 8 c\rage2 let him make x appe> t ! meek ( ! e>? may sometimes resi/ ! mighty oppressors1 t ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb d>e to oppose ! wild bea/s ( ! age1 & are ready to sacrifice all t human nature calls de> = ! s]vice ( ,god1 or ! welf>e ( _! fell[-creatures4 ,! hea!n _w may d]ive "s argum5ts f ! light ( reason1 & "s p]haps f m corrupt & selfi% pr9ciples1 to awak5 _! val\r1 & to raise h]oes among/ !m3 ,b !re is no?+ among all ! writ+s ( ! philosoph]s1 or ! examples ( _! real or _! fabl$ h]oes1 t c raise & support s illu/ri\s & div9e a c\rage1 z ! pr9ciples & ! patt]ns ) :i* ! gospel ( ,*ri/ has furni%$ u2 :e!r we look to ,jesus1 ! f\nd] ( our religion1 ! ,son ( ,god 9 our nature1 or to 8 apo/les1 or to ! primitive m>tyrs1 among :om "s ( ! weak] sex & ! weak] age1 h out%one ! glory1 & d>k5$ ! lu/re ( all ! great m5 ( hea!nism4 ,:at bless$ views ha? ! gospel giv5 u ( heav5 & future happ9ess1 to animate our zeal1 & to engage u to ! bolde/ ef=ts ( goodness6 ,:at promises ( almighty p[] to assi/ u 9 our sacr$ attempts1 & to be> up our spirits6 ,:at ri* & infallible assurances h we 9 ! ^w ( ,god to support our highe/ expectations1 t if we are fai?ful to ! dea?1 we %all receive a cr[n ( life6 ,rev4 ii4 #aj4 ,& ,jesus our =]unn] ha? already tak5 possession ( all ^! prizes & glories to rew>d ! conqu]ors4 ,%all we s9k & despond at any d>k appe>ances8 ,%all our spirits fail u 9 ! mid/ ( duty1 :5 we h s _m div9e motives to val\r & holy =titude8 ,me?9ks !re %\ld be no?+ too h>d = a *ri/ian to und]take or suff]1 :5 ,god & provid5ce call him to x4 ,i confess t fle% & blood are frail & feeble3 ,animal nature ov]:elms ! s\l ) its %udd]+s1 & =bids ! execution ( ! brave/ purposes4 ,x is only grace1 div9e grace1 t c /r5g!n ! trembl+ *ri/ian1 & make him v5ture ?r\gh dang]s & dea? 9 ! way to ! heav5ly cr[n4 ,x is ?is gives p[] to ! promises1 & makes ! sa9t believe ! p]=mance4 ,x is ?is sets heav5 be=e 8 eyes1 & gives x su* an attractive influ5ce1 su* a sov]eign conque/ ov] all 8 fe>s2 x ev5 braces ! s9ews ( nature1 & exalts ! spirits to despise dang] & pa94 ,:at wond]s ( holy =titude might a *ri/ian p]=m1 if ! eye ( 8 fai? 7 kept always op51 & firmly fix$ on ^? bright & ev]la/+ invisibles8 ,b ,i %all enl>ge no f>!r on ?is argum5t ( *ri/ian c\rage1 & ,i am ! m incl9$ to dismiss ?is subject at pres5t1 hav+ res]v$ "s disc\rses on x = ano!r season#ca4 ,i proce$ !re=e to ! la/ exhortation 9 my text1 ,if !re be any praise1 any actions t des]ve hon\r among/ m51 ?9k on ^! ?+s1 engage y\rselves 9 ! practice1 & obta9 ! hon\r4 ,! praise :i* ! apo/le "h recomm5ds1 may be describ$ z ,cic]o1 ! fam\s ,roman orator1 describes glory2 x is1 8,! concurr5t & unanim\s comm5dation ( good m51 or ! g5]al voice ( wise & uncorrupt$ judges1 conc]n+ any em95t practice ( virtue40 ,! holy apo/le _h j be=e recomm5d$ ?+s ( good report1 & n[ he exhorts !m to ! practice ( laudable actions or ?+s t m]it praise4 ,! diff]5ce betwe5 ^! two is ?is3 a good report signifies a cle> & unblemi%$ "*1 fair reputation among m51 a good "n among ^? ) :om our daily acqua9tance lies1 & our civil conv]sation & bus9ess4 ,b praise implies a consid]able degree ( applause or hon\r1 obta9$ by "s em95t actions1 or "s extraord9>y in/ances ( wisdom1 c\rage1 or goodness4 ,a man t has nev] atta9$ to any great degree ( excell5ce above 8 neighb\rs1 may yet h a fair reputation 9 ! _w3 ,b ! ^w praise seems to imply a great & hon\rable "n1 z well z a good "o4 ,i %all m5tion b two g5]al in/ances1 :]e9 we may suppose ! apo/le recomm5ds to u ! practice ( ^? ?+s t are laudable3 ,"o is1 an extraord9>y conduct 9 common affairs2 ! o!r is an improvem5t ( ! seasons1 or occasions ( extraord9>y virtue4 ,i4 ,x is a ?+ praise-wor?y to lab\r aft] an extraord9>y conduct & uncommon excell5ce 9 our common affairs ( life1 to excel all o!rs 9 ! ?+s t relate to our /ation 9 ! _w4 ,let ea* ( u se>* & enquire1 :at is x )9 our rea* t %9es brighte/ among m51 & !n pursue x ) vig\r4 ,if a p]son1 :o pr(esses religion 9 ! /ricte/ mann]1 & 9 ! pure/ =ms1 be made a magi/rate or public (fic]1 let him d some?+ extraord9>y = ! public welf>e1 if x be possible1 & m]it ! public ?anks & praise ( ! community4 ,s if a man be call$ to ! m9i/ry ( ! gospel1 let him imitate ! bless$ apo/le 9 zeal = ,*ri/2 z 9 #a ,cor4 xv4 #aj4 ,i lab\r$ m--?an !y all4 ,let !re be no b\nds to our desires ( excell5ce1 & our zeal = ! salvation ( m54 ,covet e>ne/ly ! be/ gifts1 says ! apo/le2 #a ,cor4 xii4 #ca4 & animate !m ) ! noble/ graces4 ,!re is a holy emulation :]e9 we may vie ) "o ano!r1 & ea* ( u get z ne> p]fection z possible4 ,?is is praise-wor?y4 ,i told y be=e1 t magi/rates or m9i/]s mu/ be dilig5t 9 _! "w to ga9 a good report1 b !y mu/ d\ble t dilig5ce to obta9 special praise4 ,s 9 ! mo/ common employm5ts ( life1 & ! managem5t ( daily affairs abroad or at home1 we %\ld aspire to be patt]ns ( e ?+ t is good & laudable1 t we may all be able to say z ,/4 ,paul1 ,be ye foll[]s ( me1 ev5 z ,i also am ( ,*ri/3 #a ,cor4 xi4 #a4 ,am ,i a ma/]8 ,let me h a holy ambition to be ! be/ ( ma/]s1 & by an excell5t conduct con/ra9 all my s]vants to praise & love me2 except su* vulg> & brutal s\ls t no k9dness c engage1 no m]it c oblige1 & no virtue c influ5ce4 ,am ,i a s]vant8 ,let my zeal = my ma/]'s int]e/ exce$ all my fell[s1 & my fai?fulness & dilig5ce 9 e duty extort hon\r ev5 f ^? :o envy me1 & des]ve ! e/eem & love ( ^? t are above me4 ,if ,i am an artific]1 & ,god ha? giv5 me any sup]ior tal5ts or capacities1 ,i %\ld n employ ^? sup]ior tal5ts 9 trifles1 b use !m to "s mo/ valuable purposes1 = ! b5efit ( mank9d1 beyond :at =m] ages h kn[n4 ,i %\ld promote useful k1 if ,i am a philosoph]1 & c>ry x on f>!r ?an my fa!rs h done4 ,^! are "s in/ances :]e9 we may p]=m actions ( praise t are becom+ a man or a ,*ri/ian4 ,,ii4 ,x is a ?+ praise-wor?y to improve all ! seasons & occasions ( extraord9>y virtue1 to seize on ^? special opportunities :i* provid5ce n[ & !n may give u to ex]t uncommon degrees ( wisdom or m]cy1 activity or c\rage4 ,we are always requir$ to be fai?ful to our rul]s1 & k9d to our neighb\rs & fri5ds3 ,b :5 our k+ or our c\ntry is 9 "s imm95t dang]1 :5 "s ?reat5+ mis*ief hangs ov] a family1 or a city1 :5 our fri5d or bro!r1 or ev5 a /rang]1 is 9 imm$iate p]il ( life1 !re may be a glori\s occasion = "s great & g5]\s ex]cise ( loyalty1 =titude1 compassion1 or love1 to save a fri5d or a /rang]1 a pr9ce or a nation4 ,all ! _w %all agree to praise ! man :o p]=ms t noble s]vice4 ,we are b\nd always to be lib]al1 & to give to ! poor1 b sometimes we h an opportunity to ex]cise t grace ( lib]ality 9 a m ample & g5]\s mann]1 s z to des]ve & obta9 an hon\rable "n3 ,z :5 a great numb] ( di/ress$ wret*es come to ! city or place :]e we dwell1 or :5 "s g5]al calamity involves all our poor neighb\rs1 & r$uces !m to great /raits1 !n we %\ld ex]cise b\nty beyond ! common measure3 ,?us a *ri/ian %all h ! hon\r ( reliev+ ! poor m ?an hea!ns d1 or ^? :o make no pr(ession ( godl9ess4 ,s 9 ! practice ( *>ity & =giv5ess1 ,jesus our ,"l requires u to =give our enemies1 & to d good to ^? t hate1 & abuse1 & p]secute u3 ,b :5 x lies 9 our p[] to d a mo/ consid]able s]vice to a p]son t has done u ! highe/ injury1 !n !re is a special provid5ce call+ u to p]=m a glori\s action ( praise4 ,su* 0 ! "* ( t great & good man ,ar*bi%op ,cranm]1 ( :om x is said1 if any man _h done him an injury1 he w\ld ev] aft]w>d be 8 fri5d4 ,9 %ort1 :5soev] an occasion arises to give an em95t & glori\s pro( ( g5]osity or compassion1 ( gratitude or goodness1 ( zeal = ,god1 or love to m51 x is ! apo/le's advice1 t a *ri/ian %\ld seize ! gold5 h\r1 & n suff] a hea!n to prev5t or exce$ him4 ,& among *ri/ians1 let ^? :o pr(ess ! sev]e/ virtue1 & ! pure/ me?ods ( *ri/ianity be ! p]sons :o seize mo/ ( ^! opportunities to p]=m actions wor?y ( praise4 ,b :5 !re is any ?+ mean & base1 sc&al\s & sordid appe>s 9 ! _w1 z x nev] %\ld be said t a *ri/ian has done x1 s nei!r w\ld ,i ev] h su* a sc&al fall ^u any p]son :o pr(esses ! /ricte/ =ms ( godl9ess4 ,i come 9 ! next place to consid]1 :at argum5ts may be drawn f ! light ( reason1 to excite u to actions ( good report1 & su* z are wor?y ( special praises2 = 9 ! =ego+ disc\rse ,i told y1 t ,i %\ld jo9 ! argum5ts or motives toge!r1 :i* belong to bo? ^! exhortations4 ,i4 ,if a p]son practises ?+s ( good report1 & acquires to himself reputation & praise among/ m51 he does himself & 8 family a consid]able k9dness by x4 ,if a man has n a good "n1 he c nei!r expect to be ent]ta9$ 9 any society ) pleasure1 nor to receive any special b5efits f ! _w4 ,a p]son ( ill report is r hat$ ?an belov$1 he is %unn$ & avoid$ r ?an desir$1 & 8 neighb\rs w treat him ) neglect r ?an assi/ance4 ,8 v "n is m5tion$ ) disgrace in/ead ( praise4 ,:]eas1 on ! o!r h&1 a man ^: excell5t "* has des]v$ a good report & hon\r among 8 fell[-citiz5s1 has e "o ready to invite him to _! company1 & will+ to rea* out to him _! fri5dly h& :5 he is fall5 into dang] or di/ress4 ,besides1 su* a p]son lays up hon\r = 8 h\sehold1 & provides ! fri5d%ip ( mank9d = ! help ( 8 family 9 g5]ations yet to come4 ,x is confess$ inde$1 t ! _s ( ! _w has too mu* bas5ess 9 x1 & too great a neglect ( real m]it3 ,yet :5 a man has des]v$ exce$+ well ( 8 c\ntry1 & acquir$ any special degrees ( praise or r5[n among/ !m1 ! _w is n yet q s brutal & deg5]ate1 b t x has giv5 _m in/ances ( b\nty & goodness to ! po/]ity ( a man ( hon\r4 ,8 "n %all be _h 9 ev]la/+ remembrance1 & ! g5]ation ( ! upright %all be bless$4 ,ps4 cxii4 #b1 #f4 ,,ii4 ,a man t has obta9$ a good report & hon\r 9 ! _w1 by _m reputable actions1 is capable ( mu* great] s]vice bo? to ,god & 8 fell[-creatures4 ,if we h ga9$ e/eem & reputation among m51 !y w be m ready to he>k5 to our c\nsel1 & comply ) our advice4 ,we %all h m influ5ce on mank9d1 bo? to promote ! hon\r ( ,god & ! b5efit ( m54 ,a ^w t we speak1 w make deep] impression1 & be att5d$ ) great] success4 ,a ^w or a look ( ,cato among ! ,romans1 w\ld d m to re/ra9 vice1 & to %ame ! vici\s1 ?an ! fr[n ( an emp]or4 ,,iii4 ,!re is s mu* real & inw>d satisfaction arises f a good "*1 obta9$ by a life ( virtue & piety1 t a man :o kn[s ! pleasure ( x1 w\ld n r5\nce ! practices :i* may atta9 x4 ,i confess x is a m important matt] to secure a good consci5ce ?an a good "n1 & to obta9 praise 9 ! sight ( ,god1 ?an 9 ! lips ( m53 ,b :]e bo? ^! are jo9$ toge!r by ! fav\r ( div9e provid5ce1 our virtue & piety has a l>g] rew>d1 & our natures are s fram$ & compos$1 t we _c help tak+ "s satisfaction 9 x4 ,prov4 xv4 #cj4 ,a good report makes ! bones fat2 t is1 z "o expresses x1 x revives ! he>t to su* a degree1 z r5d]s ! body m heal?ful & vigor\s4 ,me?9ks ^? p]sons h some?+ v deg5]ate 9 !m1 & _! conduct is a little unnatural :o seem to h lo/ ! v desire ( a good "n or reputation4 ,i _c b wond] to he> a p]son boa/ ( 8 scorn & contempt ( x 9 su* language z ?is2 8,i w pursue my own designs1 ,i w gratify & please myself1 & ,i c>e n :at ! _w says ( me40 ,surely if su* language did become a *ri/ian1 ! scripture w\ld n be s solicit\s to recomm5d a good "n & ?+s ( good report4 ,?is naturally leads me to consid]1 :at influ5ce *ri/ianity has to excite u to ! practice ( reputable actions & su* z des]ve hon\r among/ m54 ,"h we may fir/ take notice1 h[ (t5 ! scripture proposes hon\r z a rew>d ( goodness & virtue4 ,our ,savi\r promises x to ^? t are humble & condesc5d+2 if ?\ art ready at "s ent]ta9m5t to seat ?yself 9 a l[] place2 ,luke xiv4 #aj4 ,! ma/] ( ! fea/ %all exalt !e1 & ?\ %alt h wor%ip 9 ! pres5ce ( ^? t sit at meat ) !e2 = he t humble? himself %all be exalt$4 ,/4 ,paul tells ! *ri/ians1 d t :i* is good1 & ?\ %alt h praise f ! rul+ p[]1 = magi/rates are appo9t$ = ! praise ( !m t d well2 #a ,pet4 ii4 #ad4 ,solomon proposes ! same motive2 ,prov4 iv4 #g1 #h4 ,wisdom is ! pr9cipal ?+1 !re=e get wisdom2--%e %all br+ !e to hon\r :5 ?\ do/ embrace h]4 ,! apo/le recomm5ds (t5 to ! *ri/ians ( 8 day a good "n among/ infidels & hea!ns1 a good report ( !m :i* are )\t2 & he m5tions x z an em95t "* ( a companion ( ,titus1 t 8 praise is 9 ! gospel ?r\gh\t all ! *ur*es2 #b ,cor4 viii4 #ah4 ,& x is record$ to ! hon\r ( ,demetrius by ,/4 ,john1 t he _h a good report ( all m51 ev5 ( ! tru? itself2 #c ,john v]se #ab4 ,*ri/ians & hea!ns speak well ( him1 & 8 good "* is j & true4 ,nor mu/ x be =gott51 t 9 ?is little collection ( advices 9 my text ! apo/le twice recomm5ds su* practices z des]ve hon\r among m51 viz4 ?+s ( good report1 & ?+s wor?y ( praise4 ,surely if we did b consid] h[ mu* our ,savi\r & 8 gospel ga9 by x 9 ! _w1 we %\ld ev] be engag$ 9 works ( good report1 & practis+ t :i* may r$\nd to our praise1 = h]eby we spread a good savor ( ! "n ( ,*ri/ wide 9 ! _w1 & our holy religion reaps s5sible hon\r & advantage by x4 ,:5 ! "n ( any p]son is celebrat$ among/ m5 = some?+ great & useful1 :5 8 de$s are m5tion$ ) public praise1 x is quickly enquir$1 8,:at religion is he (80 ,is he a hea!n8 ,!n ! glory w be ascrib$ to idolat]s1 & ! hon\r p]haps be giv5 to _! idols4 ,is he a *ri/ian8 ,!n ! "n ( ,*ri/ our ,"l w ga9 reputation by x1 & m5 w speak m fav\rably ( t doctr9e :i* 0 adorn$ ) su* em95t virtue & piety4 ,?is did unkn[n s]vice to ! gospel 9 ! fir/ propagation ( x1 :5 x appe>$ 9 ! _w1 t ! *>act]s & ! lives ( *ri/ians 7 lovely1 t _! works 7 all goodness1 t !y 7 p]sons ( an excell5t _s1 & obta9$ a good report among _! hea!n neighb\rs3 !y saw _! good works1 & 7 !reby l$1 by degrees1 to glorify _! heav5ly ,fa!r1 & _! ,savi\r4 ,& :]e !re is any sep>ation made f ! public wor%ip ( a nation1 ) a pr(ession to re=m any corruptions ( doctr9e or practice1 h[ mu* hon\r w\ld be done to ^! re=m+ pr9ciples1 & h[ mu* s]vice to ?is int]e/1 if e "o t is engag$ 9 x 7 always practis+ ?+s ( good report1 & aim+ at "s em95cy & uncommon goodness 9 _! v>i\s /ations ( life4 ,if !re=e we h any love = ,*ri/ our ,"l1 if we h any zeal = 8 glory1 if we h any reg>d to ! hon\r ( ! gospel1 or if we w\ld br+ any cr$it to ! p>ticul> pr(ession we make1 let u set a sev]e wat* ^u ourselves aga9/ e ?+ t w\ld blemi% our "* 9 ! _w1 & let u aspire to all sup]ior excell5cies t are )9 our rea*1 t we may be to ! praise ( ! glory ( 8 grace1 :o has made u accept$ 9 ! belov$2 ,eph4 i4 #f4 ,x is necess>y "h to remove two or ?ree objections out ( ! way1 t may seem to att5d ?is exhortation ( ! apo/le4 ,! fir/ is ?is3 ,if a good "n be s valuable a ?+1 :y %\ld !re be su* a woe d5\nc$ by our ,savi\r aga9/ ^? t h ! good ^w ( all m53 ,luke vi4 #bf4 ,woe unto y :5 all m5 %all speak well ( y2 = s did _! fa!rs to ! false prophets4 ,i4 ,answ]4 ,t ! design ( our ,savi\r is to %ew1 t no man 9 a deg5]ate & corrupt age1 c atta9 ! high e/eem & he>ty good ^w ( all p]sons 9 ! _w1 b ^? :o are "t-s]v]s & hypocrites1 :o c suit !mselves to e company1 & comply ) e *ange ( ! times2 :o c pr(ess to be religi\s1 & yet indulge !mselves or o!rs 9 ! practice ( _! secret iniquities2 su* 7 ! false prophets ( old4 ,su* a p]son z ?is may = a %ort season get all m5 to speak well ( him3 ,! drunk>ds w comm5d him1 = he c get drunk z well z !y1 & ! swe>]1 = he c jo9 ) !m 9 swe>+2 & ! m5 ( piety may be deceiv$ 9 him1 & give him a good report1 = 8 tongue is tipp$ ) religi\s language1 & he seems to be a sa9t2 b 9 reality he is an univ]sal hypocrite1 & true to no?+4 ,our ,"l ,jesus hates & c5sures su* a "* z ?is is1 & ?is is ! design ( 8 repro(4 ,aga91 ,,ii4 ,let x be not$1 t ?is sort ( s9n]s c hold ! good ^w ( all m5 b = a v %ort "t4 ,! drunk>ds1 ! pr(ane1 & ! lewd1 may c>ess a man = a season :o complies ) _! vices2 yet :5 !y he> t he pret5ds to be religi\s among p]sons ( piety1 !y w speak evil ( him 9 abundance1 & br& him = an hypocrite1 :i* is a m loa?some "n2 & 8 pi\s acqua9tance1 :5 !y %all f9d out 8 practice ( secret wick$ness1 !y w ju/ly fix ! same odi\s "* ^u him3 ,?us he :o be=e _h ! good ^w ( all m51 %all !n be load$ ) public sc&al & infamy4 ,i add fur!r1 ,,iii4 ,t a good report signifies a good "* & hon\rable reputation among all wise & good m51 ^u ! acc\nt ( valuable qualities1 & ! ex]cise ( virtue & goodness2 & :]e a man manages 8 affairs ) an excell5t conduct 9 ?is respect1 & keeps himself )\t a blemi%1 he w comm& "s degree ( e/eem & rev]5ce f ! vil] "p ( ! _w3 ,8 good "n w be g5]al1 ?\gh p]haps n univ]sal2 & if ! wick$ _w f9ds occasion to speak evil ( him 9 any ?+1 x is only 9 ! matt]s ( 8 ,god1 & 8 exempl>y practice ( piety4 ,?is ?\ght introduces ,! second objection1 viz4 if a good "n among/ m5 be s desirable1 :y does our ,savi\r say1 ,mat4 v4 #aa1 #ab4 ,bless$ are ye :5 m5 %all revile y1 & %all speak all mann] ( evil aga9/ y1 falsely = my sake2 !n rejoice ye1 & be exce$+ glad1 = great is y\r rew>d 9 heav51 = s p]secut$ !y ! prophets t 7 be=e y4 ,answ]4 ,x is suppos$ t ! evil :i* m5 speak ( y is false2 = s our ,savi\r expresse? x1 :5 !y %all speak all mann] ( evil aga9/ y1 falsely = my sake4 ,!y %all sc&alize y z be+ ill m51 m]ely because y are *ri/ians2 & ?r[ ^u y _m odiums1 :i* y\r practice has nev] des]v$1 on purpose to expose ! *ri/ian religion4 ,! apo/le ,pet] agrees ) our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ! same design2 #a ,pet4 iii4 #af4 ,keep a good consci5ce1 t :]eas !y speak evil ( y z evil-do]s1 !y may be a%am$ :ile !y falsely accuse y\r good conv]sation 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,n[ :5 x appe>s to be pure hatr$ ( ,god & ( goodness1 ( ,*ri/ & 8 gospel1 = :i* y are reproa*$1 !n y h cause to rejoice1 because ,*ri/ is on y\r side3 ,s he 0 reproa*$ 9 ! days ( 8 fle%1 s ! prophets t w5t be=e him1 & ! apo/les t succe$$ him2 #a ,pet4 iv4 #ad4 ,! ,_s ( ,god & ( glory re/e? ^u y1 = on _! "p he is evil spok5 (1 b on y\r "p he is glorifi$4 ,happy are ye1 = ,*ri/ & y are jo9$ toge!r 9 ! same cause3 & y :o h glorifi$ him on e>?1 %all be glorifi$ toge!r ) him 9 heav54 ,! ?ird objection is ?is2 if praise among/ m5 be lawful to be s\ght1 h[ comes x to pass t !re are s _m repro(s giv5 to ^? :o seek ! praise ( m58 ,h[ c ^! scriptures be reconcil$ ) "s o!rs t are cit$ be=e to enc\rage actions wor?y ( praise6 ,h[ (t5 does our ,savi\r sev]ely rebuke ! ph>isees = ?is practice1 t !y d _! good works to be se5 ( m58 ,mat4 vi4 #b1 #e1 #af4 ,john v4 #dd4 ,answ]4 ,x is evid5t t ^! hypocrites :om our ,savi\r reproves1 neglect$ all inw>d piety be=e ,god1 & practis$ ! outw>d =ms ( godl9ess m]ely to ga9 ! praise ( m51 !y lov$ & valu$ x m ?an ! praise ( ,god2 ,john xii4 #dc4 ,!y receiv$ hon\r ( "o ano!r1 & _h no conc]n ab\t t sup]ior bless+1 t div9e e/eem & approbation :i* ,god only c be/[1 & :i* only w\ld /& !m 9 /ead h]eaft]4 ,:]e ! praise ( ,god is inconsi/5t ) ! praise ( m51 !re x is evid5t we mu/ despise ! c5sures or ! praises ( ! _w1 & seek ! div9e approbation only3 ,b :]e ^! two b5efits may be happily conjo9$1 we are n b\nd to sep>ate !m4 ,god nev] requires u to seek infamy & reproa*1 or to ab&on t hon\r t belongs to tru? & goodness4 ,b t ,i may m effectually gu>d e *ri/ian aga9/ all ! dang]s & temptations t may att5d a good "n1 & hon\r 9 ! _w1 ,i w\ld conclude ! disc\rse ) ^! f\r advices3 ,i4 ,make n ! praise ( m5 y\r *ief aim or design 9 any ?+ y d3 ,b let x be y\r fir/ & *iefe/ c>e to approve y\rselves to ,god & y\r own consci5ces4 ,d ^? actions t are wor?y ( praise2 & :e!r ! _w ackn[l$ge x or no1 y\r s\ls w f9d inw>d peace1 y\r lab\r ( love %all n be =gott5 ( ,god1 he is fai?ful :o ha? promis$2 ,heb4 x4 #bc4 ,,ii4 ,if y are s happy z to obta9 ! e/eem ( m51 set a gu>d ^u y\r s\l1 le/ pride & vanity take occasion to arise & %ew !mselves4 ,h a c>e le/ ,satan ! tempt] ga9 an advantage aga9/ y by ! fruits ( y\r virtue & ! em95ce ( y\r graces4 ,pride is su* a curs$ tw9+ we$1 x w sometimes root itself 9 virtue & hon\r1 x w gr[ up to an equal height1 & make its support]s )] & die4 ,,iii4 ,let all ! hon\r y acquire among m51 be improv$ to ! hon\r ( y\r ,god & ,savi\r4 ,if y make y\r own applause y\r great end1 ,jesus w say to y ano!r day1 z he did once to ! ph>isees1 ,v]ily ,i say unto y1 ye h y\r rew>d2 ,mat4 vi4 #b1 #e1 #af4 ,! praise ( m5 w be y\r :ole recomp5ce1 & !re is no?+ m rema9s = y4 ,:5soev] !re=e y receive applause f ! _w1 make ! _w "k t x 0 n ! man b ! *ri/ian t practis$ ! virtue1 & ga9$ ! praise4 ,n ,i1 b ! grace ( ,god1 :i* 0 ) me2 #a ,cor4 xv4 #aj4 ,if y s manage all y\r laudable actions1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ & 8 "n may ga9 "s hon\r by !m1 ?is %all turn to y\r praise & glory 9 ! day ( ,*ri/1 z well z to ! praise ( ,god y\r ,savi\r4 ,,iv4 ,:5 ! provid5ce ( ,god & 8 grace h fav\r$ y s f> z to ga9 a good "* 9 ! _w1 h a c>e ( e ?+ t may impea* y\r hon\r1 or sully y\r reputation4 ,rememb] ! lesson t ,solomon tea*es y f s contemptible a ?+ z a dead fly2 a few ( !m w cause ! o9tm5t ( ! apo!c>y to s5d =? a /9k+ sav\r2 s does a little folly disgrace a man :o is 9 reputation = wisdom & hon\r2 ,eccl4 x4 #a4 ,! blemi% t arises f "o base or fooli% action w d>k5 a bright "*1 & cancel ! hon\r t has co/ ! lab\r ( _m ye>s to acquire2 ,& ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ w suff] mu* by x also1 x ^? p]sons once desc5d to folly & disgrace1 :o h ris5 high be=e 9 ! regions ( wisdom & public e/eem4 ,happy ^? *ri/ians :o walk closely ) ,god to ! end ( life1 & keep _! g>m5ts unspott$6 ,:5 !y die1 !y leave a p]fum$ "n beh9d !m to ! *ur*es1 & to ! families to :i* !y h belong$2 & p]haps !y bequea? a la/+ hon\r to religion z long z ! _w %all /&4 ,su* has be5 ! "* ( "s ( ! sa9ts 9 anci5t ages ( ! _w1 su* 9 ! eld] & lat] days ( *ri/ianity3 ,! brightness & sav\r ( _! good "n abides to ?is day among/ u1 z an ornam5t to religion1 & a ri* p]fume to ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus4 ,to him be glory & dom9ion = ev] & ev]4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxx4 ,*ri/ian ,morality1 viz4 ,c\rage & ,hon\r4 ,d ,i believe :at ,jesus sai?1 ,& ?9k 8 gospel true8 ,"l1 make me bold to own my fai?1 ,& practise virtue too4 ,suppress my %ame1 subdue my fe>1 ,arm me ) heav5ly zeal1 ,t ,i may make ?y p[] appe>1 ,& works ( praise fulfil4 ,if m5 %all see my virtue %9e1 ,& spread my "n abroad2 ,?9e is ! p[]1 ! praise is ?9e1 ,my ,savi\r & my ,god6 ,?us :5 ! ,sa9ts 9 glory meet1 ,_! lips proclaim ?y grace2 ,!y ca/ _! hon\rs at ?y feet1 ,& own _! borr['d rays4 ,footnote #ca3 ,see ! two foll[+ s]mons4 ,,s]mon ,,xxxi4 ,holy ,=titude1 or ,rem$ies aga9/ ,fe>4 #a ,,cor4 xvi4 #ac4----,/& ,fa/ 9 ! fai?1 quit y l m51 be /rong4 ,9 ! fir/ ages ( *ri/ianity1 ! pr(essors ( ! gospel _h great ne$ ( div9e c\rage1 t !y might /& ! _m %ocks ( opposition1 reproa* & viol5ce4 ,! ,cor9?ian hea!ns1 ?\gh !y 7 a polite & le>n$ p1 yet !y 7 bl9d & ob/9ate 9 _! own sup]/itions & idolatry1 & root$ 9 ! pr(ane & vici\s cu/oms ( _! ance/ors4 ,x requir$ a l>ge /ock ( holy =titude1 to pr(ess & practise a new religion among !m1 t ran c\nt] to all _! =m] op9ions1 & _! mann]s4 ,!re=e ,/4 ,paul1 :o plant$ ! gospel 9 t city1 calls ^u 8 conv]ts to %ake (f c[>dice & fe>1 to /& firm & unmov$ 9 ! pr(ession ( _! fai?1 to behave l m5 ( w>1 l h]oes1 9 ! practice ( *ri/ianity1 & to ex]t all _! /r5g? ( s\l 9 ?is glori\s "w4 ,/& fa/ 9 ! fai?1 quit y l m51 be /rong4 ,x is true1 we live n 9 a hea!n c\ntry1 among lewd & b>b>\s sup]/itions3 ,! l& :]e our lot is ca/1 is hon\r$ ) ! *ri/ian "n1 & pr(esses ! religion ( ,jesus3 yet let me tell y1 infidelity is a gr[+ temptation ( ?is age1 ! gospel ( ,*ri/ ha? pl5tiful ridicule ?r[n ^u x1 by _m ( our neighb\rs t g "u ! "n ( *ri/ians1 & we may sometimes be call$ to put on c\rage = ! def5ce ( ?is gospel4 ,b besides ?is1 !re are _m ?+s occurr+ 9 ! div9e life1 t require u to put on ?is holy =titude ( s\l4 ,! v nature ( m5 is s corrupt & vici\s1 _! he>ts are s av]se to ! holy precepts ( *ri/ianity1 ! multitude ( s9n]s is s exce$+ great 9 e nation1 ev5 :]e ! gospel is pr(ess$1 ! cu/oms ( ?is _w are s contr>y to ! rules ( ! gospel1 & ! malice & rage ( ,satan ) 8 evil angels1 is s con/ant & s viol5t aga9/ ! religion & ! "n ( ,*ri/1 t x is true at all times1 z well z 9 ! primitive age1 t all t w live godly 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus %all suff] p]secution2 #b ,tim4 iii4 #ab4 ,:5 we become soldi]s ( ,*ri/1 & resolve to be religi\s 9 good e>ne/1 we mu/ reckon ^u enemies & oppositions1 we mu/ be prep>$ to endure h>dness2 *apt] ii4 v]se #c4 ,our bus9ess !re=e is1 to seek = a _s ( p[] & holy =titude1 t we may be void ( fe> 9 ! pr(ession ( our fai?1 & 9 ! practice ( our daily duties4 ,n ! ,cor9?ians only1 b we also1 mu/ wat*1 & /& fa/ 9 ! fai?1 we mu/ quit ourselves l m51 & be /rong4 ,if we are fright$ at ! s\nd ( e reproa*1 or t]rifi$ by ! fi]ce opposition ( a wick$ _w1 we %all be 9 dang] ( turn+ back f ! pa?s ( *ri/ianity1 & ( los+ ! heav5ly prize4 ,su* doctr9es1 & su* practices z ! gospel tea*es1 require ! pr(essors ( !m to be bold & valiant4 ,& besides ! difficulties we %all meet ) f a deg5]ate & s9ful _w1 !re are _m o!r trials t att5d ! *ri/ian life4 ,sorr[s & suff]+s belong to human nature1 9 ?is fall5 & unhappy /ate3 ,man is born to tr\ble z ! sp>ks fly upw>d2 ,job v4 #g4 ,?is e>? is design$ = a /age ( conflict1 a sc5e ( probation1 :]e ea* ( u mu/ act our p>ts1 "u ! eye & notice ( ,god our supreme gov]nor1 & our f9al rew>d]4 ,he expects t we %\ld put on a sacr$ h>d9ess ( s\l2 he requires t we %\ld n indulge a _s ( fe>1 b be arm$ ) p[] & c\rage1 t we may endure to ! end4 ,& bless$ be 8 "n t he ha? giv5 u promises to raise our hope1 t z he endu$ 8 p 9 anci5t times ) 8 grace1 s he w be/[ ?is _s ( holy =titude ^u u also1 & t z our day is1 s our /r5g? %all be4 ,to ca/ my disc\rse into "s me?od1 ,i %all1 ,fir/1 ,briefly describe ?is div9e temp] ( m9d4 ,9 ! next place1 ,secondly1 ,i w\ld repres5t ! v>i\s occasions :i* we %all f9d = ! ex]cise ( x4 ,?irdly1 ,i %all m5tion a few motives to incite u to acquire ?is holy =titude1 & to ma9ta9 x ?r\gh\t our :ole c\rse ( life4 ,& ,f\r?ly1 propose "s rem$ies aga9/ a _s ( slavi% fe>1 :i* is directly opposite to ?is *ri/ian virtue4 ,! fir/ ?+ propos$ is1 to describe :at ,i mean by =titude & c\rage2 & to ?is end1 we mu/ di/+ui% x into t ( ! active & t ( ! passive k9d4 ,active val\r or c\rage1 is su* a temp] ( s\l1 z to attempt & v5ture ^u any bold act ( duty1 :i* may endang] our pres5t case1 & worldly int]e/2 & prompts u to pursue x ) a becom+ /ead9ess & brav]y ( m9d1 undaunt$ at e opposition we meet )1 & unt]rifi$ at all ! ?reat5+ dang]s t /& 9 our way4 ,passive val\r is su* an habitual firmness & con/ancy ( s\l1 z enables u to be> :at suff]+s we fall "u1 )\t rep9+s & inw>d vexations1 & )\t any outw>d tok5s ( s9k+ & despond5cy4 ,:5 we su/a9 heavy sorr[s1 or angui% ( ! fle%1 )\t any wild & unreasonable groan+s ( nature1 )\t rage & unbecom+ res5tm5t1 )\t tumult & confusion ( _s4 ,& ?is %\ld be ! temp] ( our s\ls1 & our *ri/ian conduct1 :e!r ! suff]+s :i* we feel1 arise f ! imm$iate h& ( ,god1 or f ! inju/ice & viol5ce ( m54 ,9 ! second place1 ,i come to repres5t ! v>i\s occasions t we %all f9d 9 ! *ri/ian life1 = ! ex]cise ( ?is holy c\rage1 & t "u bo? k9ds ( x1 viz4 ! active & ! passive1 or t :i* consi/s 9 do+1 & t :i* consi/s 9 suff]+2 & ,i %all enl>ge ^u ea* ( !m 9 a practical way4 ,active val\r is necess>y = a pr(essor ( ! *ri/ian fai?3 ,& :5 & :]esoev] div9e provid5ce gives u any j occasions = ! ex]cise ( ?is sort ( =titude1 let no *ri/ian refuse !m1 or %amefully )draw f 8 duty4 ,! occasions we h = x are su* z ^!3 ,i4 ,:5 we are call$ to pr(ess & practise /rict piety1 ev5 "u ! special view & notice ( pr(ane s9n]s4 ,p]haps our dwell+ may be ca/ among pr(ligate wret*es1 :o live )\t ,god 9 ! _w2 b we mu/ n be afraid to own1 t we fe> ! great ,god1 & t we wor%ip t awful "n1 :i* _! blasphemies affront & vilify4 ,nor mu/ we be a%am$ to let ! _w "k1 t we _c pass a day )\t call+ ^u our ,god1 & t pray] is z necess>y to u1 z our daily food4 ,x is /range & mon/r\s t x %\ld ev] be acc\nt$ a matt] ( %ame among creatures to ackn[l$ge ! ,god t made !m1 or t x %\ld ev] ne$ any c\rage to pr(ess homage & adoration to our ,creator6 ,:at deg5]ate times d we live 91 t x %\ld require "s =titude to tell ! _w1 t we :o are creatures confess a ,god6 ,& yet sometimes ev5 ?is v =titude is want+1 & we are cont5t$ to look l a!i/s1 le/ we %\ld be ?\ght religi\s4 ,base c[>dise6 & deg5]ate times inde$6 ,,ii4 ,:5 we happ5 into ! company ( infidels & apo/ates f *ri/ianity1 :o ?r[ _! impi\s je/s on ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 we may f9d a pla9 call ( provid5ce to /& up = 8 "n & hon\r4 ,x is true1 !re are few ( u :o are s5t to travel beyond ! seas1 & to engage 9 necess>y conv]se ab\t religion ) hea!ns2 b ,i h9t$ be=e1 t infidelity is a gr[+ mis*ief ( ! pres5t age1 ev5 9 our own l&4 ,x seems to be a spread+ infection1 & h[ f> ! great ,god may suff] x to prevail1 he only kn[s4 ,!re are multitudes already t h made %ipwreck ( ! fai? ( ,*ri/1 & betake !mselves only to ! dim & glimm]+ light ( nature1 z a suffici5t refuge = _! s\ls1 & _! only guide 9 matt]s ( religion3 ,a poor d\btful guide1 & a dang]\s refuge6 ,& yet ^! m5 are cont9ually in/ruct+ "o ano!r to wage w> aga9/ ! bless$ gospel1 & rise 9 arms ( defiance aga9/ ! only ,savi\r4 ,x is prop] !n = u to enquire1 are we ready to decl>e ourselves *ri/ians if we are call$ to x1 :5 dei/s & sc(f]s surr\nd u ) _! abom9able je/s1 or _! wanton cavils8 ,= ?\gh sometimes !y argue aga9/ our cre$ ) calmness & dec5cy1 yet x mu/ be confess$ t ^? are ! mo/ common weapons :i* ?is sort ( m5 make use (4 ,d>e we n[ make a pr(ession ( our fai? among m5 ( infidelity1 & n value _! bant]1 & _! insol5t reproa*es8 ,let u rememb]1 t *ri/ian c\rage mu/ enc\nt] mock]y & sl&]s z well z o!r t]rors3 ,c\rage mu/ gu>d u aga9/ s9ful %ame1 z well z aga9/ s9ful fe>4 ,c we glory 9 a crucifi$ ,savi\r z ! wisdom & ! p[] ( ,god1 if we %\ld be plac$ betwe5 ! ,jews on "o side1 & ! hea!ns on ! o!r1 :o load ?is doctr9e ) folly & sc&al4 ,/4 ,paul 0 a brave example2 ,o t e s\l ( u c\ld z bravely imitate him6 ,b let u proce$ to "s m occasions ( c\rage a-k9 to ?is4 ,p]haps we cont5t ourselves to be *ri/ians 9 our closets1 & to frequ5t ! public assemblies ( wor%ip )\t %ame or fe>1 because our neighb\rs d ! same3 ,b ,i w\ld enquire ( su* g5]al pr(essors ( *ri/ianity1 :y are y s backw>d to give up y\r names to ,*ri/1 & att5d on ! special ord9ance ( 8 holy supp]8 ,is x n because y are a%am$ to appe> 9 su* a /rict pr(ession ( godl9ess1 & to be kn[n & obs]v$ by ! _w1 z ^? t h devot$ !mselves to ! ,"l 9 8 *ur*8 ,?is is c]ta9ly ! case ( "s y\ng] conv]ts4 ,let !m "h be put 9 m9d ( _! =m] neglects1 & _! pres5t duty4 ,be /rong 9 ! ,"l1 bani% a %ameful %ame1 & seal y\r cov5ant 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/1 8 cross is y\r hope1 & :y %\ld y n make x y\r glory too8 ,if y are a%am$ ( su* a public pr(ession 9 peaceful times1 :at w ye d if days ( trial %\ld come8 ,w\ld y be ready to v9dicate y\r sep>ation f ! *ur* ( ,rome1 & all its sup]/itions8 ,w\ld y h c\rage en\gh to ma9ta9 ! purity ( y\r pr(ession1 & y\r close adh]5ce to scripture1 9 opposition to all ! inv5tions & traditions ( m58 ,w\ld y\r he>t be /rong to p]si/ 9 y\r peculi> practices ( religion1 9 ! mo/ scriptural =ms ( x1 9 an h\r ( p]secution & dang]8 ,bless$ be ,god = a prote/ant k+ on ! ?rone1 & a glori\s race ( prote/ant pr9ces to succe$ him4 ,may ! bless+s ( heav5 f above desc5d on !m all1 & r5d] !m 9 _! successions an ev]la/+ bless+ to ,great ,brita9 & all ! prote/ant *ur*es6 ,b a *ri/ian inde$ %\ld be s =m$1 & s furni%$1 z to be ready to pr(ess & practise 8 religion 9 e nation1 & 9 e age1 9 ! mid/ ( /orms z well z "u ! %9+ sun4 ,,iii4 ,:5 we are call$ to practise an unfa%ionable virtue1 or to refuse compliance ) any fa%ionable vice4 ,?is is ano!r occasion t dem&s ! ex]cise ( *ri/ian =titude4 ,let u survey a few in/ances ( ?is k9d4 ,x is an unfa%ionable ?+ n[-a-days to introduce a ^w ( practical godl9ess into company3 ,! polite _w w tell u1 x spoils conv]sation3 ,m>k1 :at a sil5ce is spread ov] ! room1 :5 any p]son d>es to beg9 s disagreeable a subject2 !re is none to second him1 he may prea* alone1 & x is well if he escapes a pr(ane sc(f4 ,?is is a v true1 b a v %ameful acc\nt ( ?+s1 accord+ to ! pres5t mode4 ,any ?+ b religion is ?\ght fit to ent]ta9 a fri5d4 ,ev5 :]e p]sons ( piety meet toge!r 9 _! visits1 ?is sort ( language is bani%$ f company & ! p>l\r1 & x is conf9$ only to ,god & ! closet4 ,alas6 we are a%am$ to appe> truly religi\s2 b if we _h holy c\rage en\gh1 "o p]son w\ld n be afraid to beg91 nor ano!r to c>ry on su* div9e disc\rse4 ,!re are surely "s happy mom5ts :]e9 an useful ^w may be introduc$ ) prud5ce & dec5cy1 to w>m ea* o!r's he>ts1 & to rek9dle ! holy fire ( love & devotion t is almo/ expir+4 ,aga91 p]haps we may be mu* engag$ 9 ! _w among p]sons t make no consci5ce ( speak+ tru?3 ,b if we w\ld be *ri/ians inde$1 we mu/ h c\rage en\gh always to %ew a hatr$ ( falsehood1 & keep up a t5d]ness ( _s1 le/ we be drawn to ! bord]s ( a lie2 nor mu/ we be a%am$ to let ! _w "k t we are ! devot$ s]vants ( tru?4 ,:5 "s knavi% or unju/ practice has ov]spread a city or a c\ntry1 & become almo/ univ]sal1 we mu/ d>e to be hone/ 9 a *eat+ _w2 we mu/ ma9ta9 our righte\sness1 & let x %9e 9 ! mid/ ( a deceitful age1 ?\gh p]haps we may be call$ scrupul\s fools4 ,if we happ5 to be engag$ 9 necess>y bus9ess ) p]sons :o dr9k to excess1 we mu/ boldly d5y ! impos$ glass1 we mu/ secure our own sobriety1 ev5 9 ! mid/ ( drunk>ds1 & z mu* z possible avoid _! society3 ,nor %\ld any sc&al\s names ( puritan & precisian affright u f ! pa?s ( /rict hol9ess4 ,:5 we meet ) gross affronts 9 ! _w1 we may be made ! scorn & je/ ( all ! company1 if we decl9e ! modi% cu/oms ( satisfaction & bloody rev5ge2 we may be *>g$ ) c[>dice among ! ruffians ( ! age2 b a man ( hon\r mu/ h c\rage to be> ?is *>ge1 unless he w v5ture to run ^u ! sword ( ,god :i* is drawn & po9t$ aga9/ rev5ge1 duell+1 & murd]4 ,:5 ! fa%ion ( dress or visits1 ( salutations or ent]ta9m5ts1 exce$s ! b\nds ( mode/y or temp]ance1 or intr5*es ^u tru? or religion1 we mu/ bravely d>e to be unfa%ionable1 & h no fell[%ip ) any unfruitful works ( d>kness2 ,eph4 v4 #aa4 ,we mu/ obey ! great & holy ,god1 r ?an comply ) ! s9ful cu/oms ( m54 8',tis brave to meet ! _w1 /& fa/ among ,:ole cr[ds1 & n be c>ri$ ) ! ?rong40 ,i grant t religion do? n consi/ 9 s+ul>ity1 b !re are "s seasons :5 we mu/ be s+ul>1 if we w\ld be holy1 & ex]t a sacr$ =titude ( s\l1 to secure ourselves f ! defilem5ts ( ! _w4 ,come out f among !m is ! language ( ,god 9 su* cases1 t\* n ! unclean ?+1 & be ye sep>ate1 sai? ! ,"l2 #b ,cor4 vi4 #ag4 ,,iv4 ,ano!r in/ance ( necess>y c\rage1 is1 :5 we are call$ to und]take ! cause ( ! oppress$1 to plead = ! poor aga9/ ! mighty1 or to v9dicate ! innoc5t aga9/ ! m5 ( sl&] or viol5ce4 ,x is a c[>dly _s1 a _s ( %ameful pride1 or selfi% meanness1 to trample ^u ^? t are ly+ ^u ! gr\nd1 to tread ^u ! poor & ! di/ress$1 & sometimes ?r\gh fe> ( ! mighty1 z well z scorn ( ! poor1 to neglect ! cries ( ^? t are injur$4 ,?is inde$ is ! cu/om ( ! _w2 b if we be ! disciples ( ,*ri/1 we mu/ h m c\rage ?an ?is1 we mu/ op5 our m\?s = ! dumb1 & plead ! cause ( ^? t _c speak = !mselves2 ,prov4 xxxi4 #h4 ,:5 we happ5 into company t delight 9 sc&al1 & ! sl&] goes r\nd f tongue to tongue1 we mu/ fir/ gu>d our lips f ! infam\s compliance1 ?\gh we _c def5d our e>s3 ,& !n we %\ld h "s compassion on ! abs5t p]son1 :o p]haps may be load$ ) calumny & lies3 ,nor %\ld we be afraid or a%am$ to put 9 a reliev+ ^w2 to support ! good "n ( ^? t are oppress$ by malici\s reproa*es4 ,& if ! c5sure be nev] s j1 yet :]e provid5ce do? n pla9ly call u to jo9 9 t c5sure1 let u n betray su* an incl9ation to evil-speak+1 nor %ew su* a base & mean s\l1 z to call names = company4 ,:]e ! life or ! e/ate ( our neighb\r is 9 dang]1 we mu/ v5ture some?+ to secure x1 z well z to def5d 8 good "n4 ,?is advice is giv5 9 ,prov4 xxiv4 #aa1 #ab4 ,if ?\ =be> to deliv] !m t are drawn out to dea?1 & ^? t are ready to be sla92 if ?\ saye/1 behold1 we knew x n1 do? n he t pond]e? ! he>t consid]8 ,t is1 if !re are any p]sons drawn out to dea?1 & ready to be sla9 by s9ful oppression1 & t ?\ _h a j & reasonable p[] 9 ?9e h& to pres]ve !m1 x is n ?y duty to /& /ill or hide ?yself1 & say1 behold ,i knew x n4 ,he t lets ! ox or ! ass ( 8 neighb\r g a/ray or s9k "u a burd51 & passe? away reg>dless z ?\gh he did n "k x1 is "u ! c5sure ( ! ^w ( ,god2 & mu* m d we des]ve ! c5sure1 if we ab&on our fell[-creatures ( human nature to p]i%1 :5 we are able to save !m4 ,! all-wise & almighty ,god consid]s x1 & he w n approve ( su* meanness ( _s1 & su* a %ameful defect ( *ri/ian *>ity4 ,v4 ,x is a "w :i* calls = c\rage to admoni% our bre?r5 :5 !y dep>t f ! ways ( righte\sness1 & to reprove s9 among ^? ) :om we conv]se4 ,! law ( ,god requires x2 ,lev4 xix4 #ag4 ,?\ %alt n hate ?y bro!r 9 ?9e he>t3 ?\ %alt 9 any wise rebuke ?y neighb\r1 & n suff] s9 ^u him4 ,x is express$ z ?\gh a neglect ( repro(1 :]e x is a duty1 looks l a sort ( hatr$1 or want ( love4 ,b = ! mo/ "p x is want ( c\rage =bids x4 ,let x be done ) holy boldness2 b )\t wra? & res5tm5t1 or selfi% rev5ge2 let x be express$ & manag$ ) all love & g5tl5ess1 ) all humility & compassion1 & ) a becom+ ex]cise ( ^? lovely *>act]s ( mod]ation & meekness1 :i* ,i h else:]e describ$4 ,na?an ! prophet +5i\sly reprov$ ,david ! k+ = 8 adult]y & murd]4 ,& we %\ld le>n ! mo/ artful & oblig+ me?ods1 & ! s(te/ language ( repro(1 t we may practise x ) m c\rage1 security1 & success2 & ! m secret x is1 x w g5]ally be mo/ successful4 ,if at any "t we are call$ by mo/ evid5t provid5ce1 to give an op5 rebuke 9 ! face ( ! _w1 toge!r ) c\rage1 we mu/ put on all wisdom & humility1 le/ we publi% our own conceit & pride1 & provoke wra? )\t hope ( success4 ,:5 we rebuke ! pr(ane & impi\s wret*1 = ! mo/ gl>+ iniquity1 we %\ld use our be/ prud5ce 9 di/+ui%+ prop] seasons1 le/ we ca/ a pe>l be=e sw9e1 & x become useless1 & be trodd5 "u foot2 ,mat4 vii4 #f4 ,sometimes x is h>d to "k :at is our duty 9 ?is respect b ?us f> 9 g5]al x may be said1 ,?is %\ld be done :5soev] !re is a great & evid5t probability ( do+ s]vice to ,god & s\ls by x3 ,:5soev] a v9dication ( ! "n ( ,god & 8 hon\r requires x1 or :5 !re is any j hope ( do+ good to m52 !re is inde$ a "t to keep sil5ce 9 ?is case1 & !re is a "t to speak4 ,o may ! ^w & ,_s & provid5ce ( ,god jo9 toge!r to give u direction 9 ?is difficult duty1 & c\rage to p]=m x6 ,,vi4 ,re=mation ( all k9ds1 :e!r 9 families or *ur*es1 9 cities1 or nations1 dem&s a good degree ( resolution & c\rage4 ,x is a brave & d>+ ent]prize1 to /em ! torr5t ( ! age we live 91 & to attempt to *ange ! vici\s cu/oms ( a city or nation4 ,we mu/ h a s\l inspir$ ) zeal = piety & goodness1 if we w\ld conte/ ! po9t ) ! guilty1 & cov] !m ) des]v$ %ame1 or br+ !m to des]v$ puni%m5t4 ,bless$ be ,god !re are societies =m$ 9 our age = ?is glori\s purpose6 ,may ev]la/+ success att5d _! zeal1 & may _! heads be cov]$ ) div9e protection 9 e h\r ( dang]6 ,we h ne$ ( c\rage to /& up = tru? & purity 9 ! *ur* ( ,*ri/1 :5 x is ov]-run ) corrupt doctr9es1 wick$ h]esies1 sup]/itions1 & false wor%ip4 ,we mu/ use our endeav\r to root out ^! evil we$s by all ! sacr$ influ5ces ( reason & scripture2 n by rage & viol5ce1 n by fraud & falsehood1 n by sl&] & sc&al\s language1 n by call+ 9 ! p[] ( ! magi/rate & ! sword ( ! /ate to assi/ u2 ,*ri/ ha? n all[$ 8 foll[]s su* weapons z ^! aga9/ sup]/ition & h]esy2 ,! sword ( ! ,_s is ! ^w ( ,god2 ,eph4 vi4 #ag4 ,! weapons ( our w>f>e are n c>nal2 #b ,cor4 x4 #d4 ,& :5 we h endeav\r$ to re=m ! (f5d]s by all *ri/ian me?ods1 & f9d no success1 we mu/ d>e to sep>ate ourselves f ! _m & ! mighty1 :o w n be re=m$4 ,?is 0 ! glori\s practice ( our fa!rs1 ! prote/ants & ! puritans1 9 ! sev]al seasons ( _! re=mation1 :5 !y 7 call$ to oppose ! great] or ! less] corruptions ( ! *ri/ian *ur*4 ,if our k9dr$ or families are fall5 into any fooli%1 va91 or s9ful practices1 or any civil society to :i* we belong ha? dep>t$ f ! rules ( ju/ice or tru?1 x belongs to a *ri/ian to become a public good1 by us+ 8 influ5ce1 z f> z x goes1 t[>d ! rectify+ ( e disord]4 ,he %\ld put on a div9e =titude1 :5soev] provid5ce calls him to attempt a re=mation among/ !m4 ,!re is ne$ ( a noble _s & a pi\s brav]y1 to rise up aga9/ any fooli% or vici\s cu/oms1 to combat any root$ pr9ciples or habits ( error or iniquity1 & to oppose any numb] ( p]sons t are engag$ 9 an evil c\rse4 ,moses =bids u to foll[ a multitude to d evil2 ,ex4 xxiii4 #b4 ,& !re are seasons :5 we may be call$ to oppose a multitude ( evil-do]s3 ,& ?\gh no man /& by u1 yet we are b\nd to /& by ! cause ( ,god & goodness4 ,s div9e a cause des]ves & dem&s su* div9e c\rage4 ,h[ glori\s 0 ! "* ( ,caleb & ,jo%ua1 :o spoke well ( ! l& ( promise1 & enc\rag$ ! armies ( ,israel :ile all ! re/ ( ! spies :i* 7 s5t br\ght an evil report ^u ! good l&3 ,num4 xiii4 #ca1 #cb4 ,! p believ$ ! evil report1 & spoke ( /on+ ,jo%ua & ,caleb4 ,b ! glory ( ! ,"l appe>$ 9 ! tab]nacle1 & ,god himself gave a te/imony f heav5 to ! sacr$ c\rage & hon\r ( ^! ,jewi% h]oes4 ,:at a brave _s dwelt 9 ,elijah1 :o attempt$ to re=m ,israel f idolatry6 ,he w\ld n fall d[n & wor%ip ,baal1 ?\gh he ?\ght he _h be5 left alone1 ! only wor%ipp] ( ! true ,god 9 ! nation2 #a ,k+s xix4 #ad4 ,,vii4 ,!re are "s o!r1 & v common occasions = ! ex]cise ( sacr$ c\rage1 :i* att5d p]sons especially 9 ! l[] ranks ( life3 ,z = in/ance2 :5 a s]vant is call$ by provid5ce to speak ! tru?1 & yet he d>e n d x )\t (f5d+ 8 ma/]3 ,:5 a poor man is requir$ to be> witness 9 "s important conc]n1 & 8 ri* neighb\r fr[ns & looks s\r ^u him3 ,:5 a p]son ( an inf]ior "* is tempt$ to jo9 ) ! mighty 9 "s unju/ & di%on\rable practices1 & :ile 8 sup]iors invite him to x1 8 consci5ce =bids 8 compliance4 ,x is a noble act ( *ri/ian c\rage1 9 su* in/ances z ^!1 to foll[ tru?1 equity1 & consci5ce1 :]esoev] !y lead1 9 opposition to all ! allurem5ts1 ! fr[ns1 & ! ?reat5+s ( p]sons 9 an high] /ation4 ,let ^? :o fall "u su* a temptation rememb]1 !re is an high] ?an ! highe/1 & ! great ,god1 ! ,"l ( heav5 & e>?1 is ! patron ( tru? & righte\sness1 ! gu>dian ( innoc5ce1 & ! dreadful av5g] ( deceit & ly+4 ,i might add o!r in/ances ( a k9dr$ nature 9 common life1 :]e9 *ri/ian =titude is greatly necess>y1 especially 9 ?is corrupt & deg5]ate age3 ,z :5 a trad] mu/ look pov]ty 9 ! face1 & meet approa*+ ru9 9 8 outw>d circum/ances1 unless he make "s inroad ^u 8 hone/y1 & practise falsehood & deceit4 ,b if ! case be ?us1 if a *ri/ian sees himself s9k+ 9 ! _w1 by ! fr[ns ( provid5ce1 he mu/ d>e to s9k r ?an *eat 8 neighb\r1 & save himself by any base & di%one/ me?ods4 ,a man ( religion & hon\r mu/ /& firm to 8 ^w1 mu/ foll[ /rict equity 9 all ?+s1 & nei!r ent] into any me?ods ( fraud1 nor ( viol5ce1 to retrieve 8 decay+ circum/ances4 ,o h[ _m little knavi% contrivances d p]sons (t5 practise to secure a good b>ga9 to !mselves1 & sometimes !y support _! dy+ cr$it 9 ! _w at ! exp5ce & loss ( _! innoc5t neighb\r6 ,!y borr[ :at !y "k !y are n able to pay3 ,!y draw up false acc\nts ( _! own e/ate3 ,!y impose ^u ! cr$ul\s ) words ( a d\ble mean+1 or ) d[nright lies3 ,!y almo/ =get !y are *ri/ians1 = fe> le/ !y %\ld be undone1 & practise ! ?+s at :i* an hea!n w\ld h blu%$ & />t$1 because !y h n c\rage en\gh to be hone/ & poor4 ,,viii4 ,*ri/ians h ne$ ( holy =titude1 to v5ture _! lives at ! dem& ( provid5ce1 & expose !mselves to viol5ce1 & to a bloody dea?4 ,sometimes !y are call$ to ?is glori\s s]vice 9 ! cause ( ,god & 8 *ur*3 ,s 7 _m ( ! prophets1 ! apo/les1 & primitive *ri/ians1 z well z ! m>tyrs ( lat] ages4 ,sometimes 9 ! cause ( our c\ntry1 div9e provid5ce calls u to expose our blood1 & to assi/ or gu>d ! nation aga9/ invasions f abroad1 or tumults at home1 & to quell ! rage ( a brutal multitude4 ,9 a j & necess>y w> = our c\ntry1 or 9 a def5ce ( our natural or religi\s rights1 we may fight ) *ri/ian c\rage1 :5 we h well survey$ ! ju/ice ( our cause1 & f9d x approv$ ( ,god4 ,& !re are seasons :5 we may be call$ to v5ture our lives = our *ri/ian bre?r52 #a ,john iii4 #ae4 ,b p]haps "s ( ^! ?+s may come z naturally also "u ! head ( passive val\r & c\rage3 ,& inde$ ! mo/ active val\r ( ! greate/ h]oes is built ^u t :i* is passive4 ,x is on ?is acc\nt !y d>e v5ture to expose _! fle% to w\nds1 _! names to reproa*1 or _! bodies to dea?1 because !y c be> ! w\nds1 ! reproa*es1 or dea? itself ) a noble s]5ity & =titude ( s\l4 ,all ! active boldness 9 ! _w is b ra%ness & folly :]e su* a h>d9ess & pati5ce are utt]ly want+4 ,( ?is passive val\r ,i %all m5tion b two p>ticul> cases :]e9 *ri/ians mu/ ex]t !mselves4 ,i4 ,:5 we are call$ to be> sickness1 pa91 %ame1 losses1 disappo9tm5ts1 all ! sorr[ful *anges ( life1 or dea? itself f ! m]e h& ( ,god4 ,?is is to be done ) a /ead9ess ( _s1 ) a firmness ( s\l1 ) *ri/ian =titude1 ) a sacr$ & s]5e calm ^u all our p[]s & passions1 )\t frett+ or vex+1 or inw>d disquietude4 ,x is a sign ( a weak m9d to be ov]set ) e bla/ ( w9d4 ,if ?\ fa9te/ 9 ! day ( adv]sity1 ?y /r5g? is b small2 ,prov4 xxiv4 #aj4 ,we mu/ n inde$ despise ! *a/5+ ( ! ,almighty1 nor mu/ we fa9t :5 we are rebuk$ ( him2 ,heb4 xii4 #e4 ,let ! m5 ( ?is _w t "k n ,*ri/1 t are n acqua9t$ ) ! gospel1 & h n felt ! p[]s ( ! _w to come1 let !m fret & gr[ peevi% at e disappo9tm5t t falls ^u !m 9 _! e>?ly com=ts1 or :5 _! fle% is visit$ ) sore pa9s3 ,b x does n become a *ri/ian to be s\r & fretful "u ! afflict+ h& ( ,god1 = x is ! h& ( 8 heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,to be ov]:elm$ & almo/ di/ract$ ) ! crosses we meet ) 9 ! _w1 is n becom+ ! "* ( a *ild ( ,god1 "o t is high born1 t has 8 bir? f heav51 & 8 family !re2 x is a %ame = him to gr[ wild ) impati5ce1 or to run into desp]ate c\rses = relief4 ,?is is n c\rage1 b m]e c[>dice ( s\l1 to put an end to our own life 9 ord] to escape f our sorr[s4 ,! wise/ among ! hea!ns reprov$ x z a meanness ( _s2 & surely x is mu* m unbecom+ ! religion ( ,*ri/1 & t div9e =titude t e *ri/ian %\ld be endu$ )4 ,we are n to be affright$1 ?\gh ! m\nta9s %\ld be turn$ upside d[n1 & ca/ into ! mid/ ( ! sea4 ,! ,"l ( ho/s is our %ield & def5ce1 he is a rock above all ! waves1 & if our feet are fix$ ^u ?is rock1 :at ne$ h we = t]ror8 ,! "n ( ! ,god ( ,jacob1 9 ! xlvi4 ,psalm1 is a mat* = all our foes1 & a sov]eign rem$y = all our fe>s4 ,*ri/ian c\rage appe>s also ^u a b$ ( sickness1 :51 at ! call ( ,god1 we look dea? 9 ! face ) a *e>ful s\l4 ,:5 all our fri5ds /& ar\nd u1 & e "o1 by ! lam5table air t sits 9 _! faces1 gives u notice ( our approa*+ dissolution1 !n to look ^u dea? ) a s]5e c\nt5ance1 & n be affright$1 b v5ture boldly into ! invisible _w2 ?is is a glori\s =titude d]iv$ f ! grace ( fai?4 ,,ii4 ,ano!r in/ance ( passive val\r is1 :5 we be> p]secutions ( all sorts f ! h& ( m5 ) a holy c\rage1 = ! sake ( ,god4 ,:5 we c be plund]$ ( our possessions 9 ?is _w1 & /ripp$ ( all our com=ts1 & yet be easy4 ,ye took joyfully ! spoil+ ( y\r goods1 says ! apo/le to ! ,hebrews2 *apt] x4 v]ses #cc1 #cd4 & ye endur$ ! great fight ( afflictions ) *e>fulness1 kn[+ t 9 heav5 ye h a bett] & m endur+ sub/ance4 ,9 ,heb4 xi4 v]se #cf4 :5 ! apo/le speaks ( ! anci5t ,jewi% sa9ts1 !y _h trial ( cruel mock+s & sc\rg+s1 ( bonds & imprisonm5ts1 !y 7 /on$1 !y 7 sawn asund]1 7 tempt$1 7 sla9 ) ! sword3 !y w&]$ ab\t 9 %eep-sk9s1 & goat-sk9s1 be+ de/itute1 afflict$1 torm5t$3 b !y 7 m5 above ?is _w1 ( :om ! _w 0 n wor?y3 ,!y _h a _s ( div9e c\rage t made !m too great = ?is _w1 al?\gh !y 7 almo/ bani%$ out ( x1 & w&]$ among ! bea/s ( ! e>?4 ,let n *ri/ians !n be guilty ( base & mean compliances1 to pres]ve _! sub/ance 9 ! _w1 nor to cov] _! names f sl&]s & infamy1 nor to secure _! lib]ties or _! lives :5 ,*ri/ calls u to "p ) !m4 ,if !re be any virtue1 if !re be any praise1 ?9k on ^! ?+s4 ,if !re be any call to ! practice ( su* c\rage1 = ! sake ( ,*ri/1 rememb] ^! exhortations1 & be n afraid4 ,?us ,i h giv5 y v>iety ( in/ances bo? ( active & passive val\r1 z !y are to be ex]cis$ 9 ! *ri/ian life3 ,i fe> !y are too _m = ! be/ & bolde/ ( u to practise1 ev5 "u all our advantages4 ,b 9 ord] to r5d] !m a little m easy to *ri/ians1 ! foll[+ motives & directions may give "s assi/ance "u ! influ5ce ( ! bless$ ,_s4 ,& ^! %all be ! subject ( ! next disc\rse4 ,recollection4--,& n[1 ,o my s\l1 x is "t to turn ?y ?\ghts inw>d1 & enquire1 h[ mu* ( ?is disc\rse is suit$ to ?y own case8 ,?\ ackn[l$ge/ !re is a ,god1 b art ?\ n sometimes a%am$ to call ^u him 9 ! morn+ = 8 pres5ce all ! day1 le/ ?y companions %\ld "k ?\ ha/ be5 ^u ?y knees8 ,ha/ ?\ c\rage to ask a bless+ on ?y food 9 ! place :]e o!rs d]ide ! practice8 ,?\ ha/ le>n$ & ?\ ha/ believ$ ! religion ( ,*ri/1 b ha/ ?\ ev] yet _h c\rage en\gh to make a solemn & public pr(ession ( x8 ,ha/ ?\ ev] yet publicly giv5 ?y "n up to ,*ri/ z "o ( 8 subjects1 & jo9$ ?yself to 8 visible k+dom among/ m53 ,or art ?\ only a believ] 9 secret1 a%am$ to make pr(ession ( ?y fai?1 by jo9+ ?yself to "s *ri/ian assembly8 ,if ?is be ?y /ate1 ?\ ha/ n[ a l\d call to add =titude to ?y fai?1 & assume *ri/ian c\rage to pr(ess ! sacr$ "n 9 :i* ?\ ha/ believ$4 ,or art ?\ a pr(essor ( ?is holy religion8 ,?\ ha/ li/$ ?yself "u ! bann] ( ,*ri/1 9 ^! days ( lib]ty & peace1 & :ile ?\ dwelle/ among ^? :o enc\rage ?y fai? & pr(ession4 ,b enquire into ?yself1 ha/ ?\ su* a love to ! gospel1 z to glory 9 x ev5 among/ infidels1 :o make x ! object ( _! mock]y & reproa*8 ,has ?is div9e religion s deep a root 9 ?y he>t1 z to be> & resi/ ! /orms ( ! _w1 & to /& firm & fl\ri% /ill8 ,ha/ ?\ c\rage to decl>e ?yself a disciple ( ! cross1 & a pr(essor ( a crucifi$ ,savi\r1 :5 ?\ %alt happ5 to be 9 ! company ( ^? :o blaspheme him8 ,ha/ ?\ obta9$ holy boldness en\gh to practise virtue :5 x is out ( fa%ion1 & can/ ?\ refuse to comply ) ! w>me/ temptations to a fa%ionable s98 ,ha/ ?\ got su* a victory ov] ?yself z to d>e to be s+ul>1 if ?y company w\ld lead !e into any modi% vice8 ,?is is an h>d lesson to "y & t5d] m9ds1 b x mu/ be le>n$4 ,o my s\l1 if ?\ wilt be a *ri/ian inde$1 ha/ ?\ c\rage to v9dicate ! innoc5t1 :5 he is assault$ ) sl&]s1 & to fr[n ^u ^? :o delight 9 sc&al8 ,or art ?\ s meanly spirit$1 z to jo9 9 a common je/1 t is ?r[n ^u ! abs5t1 & to mix ) ! odi\s tribe ( back-bit]s8 ,rememb] ?is is a %ameful bas5ess ( _s3 b a *ri/ian mu/ be a man ( hon\r4 ,can/ ?\ see ?y fri5ds1 ?y companions1 indulge a s9ful c\rse1 & ha/ ?\ n "o k9d admonition = !m8 ,ha/ ?\ n virtue & c\rage en\gh to w>n ?y bro!r1 & to turn 8 foot f ! pa? ( iniquity1 t leads to ru9 & dea?8 ,b rememb] also1 t g5tl5ess & love mu/ att5d ?y rebukes1 if ?\ ev] desire/ !y %\ld atta9 success4 ,a reprov] %\ld h a bold1 b a t5d] _s4 ,:at zeal ha/ ?\1 ,o my s\l1 = re=mation8 ,or can/ ?\ be> ) immoralities & corruptions ( e k9d8 ,& r ?an v5ture to displease man1 wilt ?\ let ?y neighb\rs g on = ev] to displease ,god8 ,:at w\lde/ ?\ d1 if ?\ w]t call$ to face ! great1 & to pr(ess religion be=e ! mighty m5 ( ! e>?8 ,is ?y fai? gr[n bold en\gh to %ew itself 9 a c\rt1 9 a palace1 & to v5ture all ?y e>?ly int]e/s = ! def5ce ( x8 ,?us f> conc]n+ ?y active =titude4 ,b h[ /&s ! case ) reg>d to passive val\r1 & endur+ ( suff]+s8 ,is ?y he>t firm "u %>p trials ( provid5ce8 ,can/ ?\ resign ?y heal? & ?y ease into ! h& ( ,god )\t frett+ or rep9+8 ,or do? ?y c\rage fa9t1 & ?y impati5ce %amefully discov] itself "u ! common pa9s & diseases ( nature8 ,i grant !re is mu* ( weakness d]iv$ ev5 to a manly _s1 f ! di/emp]s ( ! fle%3 ,:5 ! n]ves are unbrac$1 & ! tab]nacle ( ! body tott]+1 ! s\l p>takes ( ! infirmities ( ?is poor fle%ly eng9e4 ,o frail unhappy /ate ( human nature1 & s\ls t dwell 9 clay6 ,b is x ?y con/ant lab\r & pray]1 t pati5ce may h its p]fect "w1 t ?y _s may be ev] s$ate "u all ! pa9s & disquietudes ( ?is mortal fle%1 & ?y temp] kept s]5e "u all ! fr[ns & cl\ds ( heav58 ,art ?\ ready to face ! k+ ( t]rors1 & to desc5d into t d>k valley8 ,?\ mu/ meet ?is adv]s>y %ortly1 ,o my s\l6 ,lab\r !re=e daily to get c\rage & victory ov] dea?1 by fai? 9 a dy+ & a ris+ ,savi\r4 ,happy is t fai? t has no c>nal fe> att5d+ x1 b is got above ! fr[ns & smiles ( ?is _w4 ,my s\l longs aft] x1 & rea*es at x1 z some?+ )9 ! p[] ( h] pres5t atta9m5t ?r\gh ! grace ( ,*ri/4 ,i long to be arm$ ) ?is sacr$ c\rage1 & to h my he>t =tifi$ all r\nd ) ^! div9e munitions4 ,i w\ld fa9 be calm & s]5e 9 ! mid/ ( buffet+s & reproa*es1 & pursue my c\rse /eadily t[>d heav51 "u ! bann] ( fai?1 ?r\gh all ! arr[s ( sl&] & malice4 ,"l ,jesus1 ,i wait = ?y div9e influ5ce1 to be/[ ?is grace1 & ?y div9e tea*+s1 to put me 9 ! way to obta9 x4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxxi4 ,holy ,=titude1 or ,rem$ies aga9/ ,fe>4 ,am ,i a soldi] ( ! cross1 ,a foll[] ( ! ,lamb8 ,& %all ,i fe> to own 8 cause1 ,or blu% to speak 8 "n8 ,mu/ ,i be c>ry'd to ! skies1 ,on fl['ry b$s ( ease2 ,:ile o!rs f\ght to w9 ! prize1 ,& sail'd ?r\gh bloody seas8 ,are !re no foes = me to face8 ,mu/ ,i n /em ! flood8 ,is ?is vile _w a fri5d to grace1 ,to help me on to ,god8 ,sure ,i mu/ fight if ,i w\ld reign2 ,increase my c\rage1 ,"l6 ,i'll be> ! toil1 endure ! pa91 ,support$ by ?y ^w4 ,?y sa9ts 9 all ?is glori\s w>1 ,%all conqu] ?\gh !y die2 ,!y see ! triumph f af>1 ,& seize x ) _! eye4 ,:5 t illu/ri\s day %all rise1 ,& all ?y armies %9e1 ,9 robes ( victory ?r\gh ! skies1 ,! glory %all be ?9e4 ,,s]mon ,,xxxii4 ,holy ,=titude1 or ,rem$ies aga9/ ,fe>4 #a ,,cor4 xvi4 #ac4--,/& fa/ 9 ! ,fai?1 quit y l ,m51 be /rong4 ,hav+ describ$ ?is holy temp] ( _s1 ?is =titude bo? ( ! active & passive k9d1 & hav+ set be=e y v>i\s occasions = its ex]cise 9 ! *ri/ian life1 ,i proce$ n[ to ! ?ird ?+ :i* ,i propos$1 & t is1 to excite y by "s engag+ motives1 to seek aft] ?is temp]1 :i* is s necess>y = a *ri/ian4 ,i %all n en=ce ?is f ! light ( nature1 & f ! m]e laws ( reason1 :i* h be5 jo9$ ) ambiti\s & selfi% pr9ciples 9 "s ( ! pagan h]oes1 & h influ5c$ _m a man1 9 ! days ( hea!nism1 to "s great exploits ( =titude & fame4 ,!re is no?+ 9 all ! pr9ciples ( natural religion1 t makes ! m9d brave & noble b x receives high advancem5ts & glori\s efficacy f *ri/ianity4 ,i w\ld call y1 ,fir/1 ,to ca/ y\r eyes on ! noble patt]ns ( c\rage t y f9d 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,i d n invite y to m$itate ! examples ( hea!n w>riors1 b consid] ! example ( *ri/ian h]oes1 y\r pr$ecessors1 :o h /ood fa/ 9 ! fai?1 :o h quitt$ !mselves l m51 9 num]\s & %9+ in/ances ( active & passive c\rage4 ,look at ! bless$ apo/les1 ,pet] & ,john1 :5 !y rejoic$ to suff] %ame = ! sake ( ,*ri/ _! ,"l1 & boldly told ! c\ncil ( prie/s1 t !y mu/ prea* ! "n ( ,jesus1 9 opposition to _! m5aces3 ,!y mu/ obey ,god r ?an m54 ,look at ,/4 ,paul ! mo/ em95t *ri/ian h]o3 ,behold him 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,roman soldi]s1 & a viol5t multitude ( unbeliev+ ,jews4 ,he> h[ he ackn[l$ges 8 exalt$ ,savi\r be=e capta9s & c5turions1 be=e k+ ,agrippa1 be=e ,felix & ,fe/us1 :o 7 two successive gov]nors ( ,judea6 ,& ) ! same =titude ( s\l he appe>$ be=e ,cs>1 at ,rome4 ,i am n a%am$1 says he1 ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/2 ,rom4 i4 #af4 = he :om ,i h tru/$ 9 is almighty to support me4 ,read t mo/ g5]\s & pa!tic spee* ( 82 ,acts xxi4 #ac4 :5 ! _s ( prophecy _h =etold t ,paul %\ld be b\nd at ,j]usalem1 & deliv]$ captive into ! h&s ( ! ,g5tiles2 8 fri5ds & /rang]s bes\ght him n to g up to t city4 ,!n ,paul answ]$1 ,:at mean ye to weep1 & to break m9e he>t8 ,= ,i am ready1 n to be b\nd only1 b also to die at ,j]usalem = ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,i "k1 says he1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ is witness1 t bonds & afflictions wait = me1 b none ( ^! ?+s move me1 nei!r c\nt ,i my life de> to myself1 t ,i may f9i% my c\rse ) joy1 & ! m9i/ry :i* ,i h receiv$ ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 to te/ify ! gospel ( ! grace ( ,god2 ,acts xx4 #bd4 ,n[ :5 a special occasion calls u to ! ex]cise ( ?is virtue1 & to confess ,*ri/ be=e ! _w1 = u to be mealy-m\!d1 & baffl$1 & fright$ at ! c\nt5ances ( m51 ?is is to =sake ! example ( ! bless$ apo/les1 & obey m5 r ?an ,god4 ,! prophets & ! apo/les1 ! anci5t sa9ts & ! primitive m>tyrs h giv5 u noble patt]ns ( ?is virtue2 & :y %\ld our spirits fail u1 or our lips tremble1 if we are call$ to ! same glori\s confession8 ,is n our religion div9e8 ,is n ! gospel /ill wor?y ( ! same hon\r8 ,is n our ,god ! same almighty8 ,is n our ,r$eem] ! same ,jesus8 ,& does n a dy+1 a ris+1 & a reign+ ,savi\r des]ve ! same homage ( our tongues1 & dem& ! same glory at our h&s8 ,yes1 surely he dem&s x ( u1 & he des]ves x inf9itely3 ,& n only 8 apo/les1 b 8 own example tea*e? u to practise ?is =titude1 bo? ( ! active & ! passive k9d4 ,9 ! ,second place !n1 behold ?is p]fect patt]n ( =titude1 ,jesus ! ,son ( ,god3 ,:5 he came into ! _w 9 ! mid/ ( pov]ty1 & made b a mean figure1 z ! son ( a c>p5t]1 he 0 call$ to oppose ! :ole nation ( ! ,jews1 & ! prie/s & pr9ces ( ,j]usalem2 he 0 s5t to re=m ! vici\s cu/oms ( a wick$ & deg5]ate age4 ,h[ did he /& & face dang] )\t fe>8 ,:5 he w5t into ! temple1 ) :at a sacr$ zeal did he sc\rge ! buy]s & sell]s out ( 8 ,fa!r's h\se ( pray]8 ,ye "k :at a noble te/imony he b>e to ! tru?1 :5 he 0 call$ be=e ! great m51 ! rul]s ( ! *ur* & /ate4 ,y "k aga91 :at in/ances ( passive c\rage our ,"l ,jesus manife/$1 :5 he 0 hatefully reproa*$1 & suff]$ %ameful indignities f a rude multitude3 ,:5 he 0 p]secut$1 :5 he 0 buffet$1 :5 he wre/l$ ) _m & mighty sorr[s1 :5 8 fri5ds left him alone 9 ! h&s ( 8 cruel enemies4 ,x mu/ be confess$1 8 _s trembl$ )9 him1 & he 0 sore amaz$1 :5 x pleas$ 8 ,fa!r to bruise him1 & put him to grief1 & to make 8 s\l an (f]+ = s92 ,is4 liii4 #aj4 ,^! 7 unkn[n & inexpressible burd5s1 t made him groan inde$2 & (f]$ /rong cries & te>s to heav51 t ! cup ( t]ror might pass f him4 ,if ev] 8 c\rage seem$ to fail him1 x 0 9 t agony 9 ! g>d51 :5 he endur$ m ?an any m]e man c\ld be>4 ,a =midable & a dismal h\r1 :5 ! ,fa!r hid 8 face f him1 & ! p[]s ( d>kness fell ^u him ) angelic might & fury6 ,b ^! are sorr[s ( atonem5t1 :i* ! sa9ts are nev] call$ to suff]4 ,& yet by secret div9e supports1 ,jesus endur$ all ^! agonies1 & ^u ! cross he triumph$ n only ov] ! malice ( m51 b ov] pr9cipalities & p[]s ( hell1 & made an op5 %ew ( !m2 ,col4 ii4 #ae4 p]haps1 be=e armies ( ! invisible _w1 & millions ( applaud+ angels4 ,read ! sacr$ advice2 ,heb4 xii4 #a1 #b1 #c4 ,n only look ye1 says ! apo/le1 to ! great cl\d ( witnesses t are gone be=e1 b above all look to ,jesus1 ! ,au?or & ,f9i%] ( y\r fai?1 :o1 = ! joy t 0 set be=e him1 endur$ ! cross1 & despis$ ! %ame1 & is set d[n at ! "r-h& ( ! ?rone ( ,god4 ,consid] him t endur$ su* contradiction ( s9n]s aga9/ himself1 t oppos$ a multitude1 a legion1 a _w ( s9n]s1 le/ ye be we>y & fa9t 9 y\r m9ds1 nor let y\r spirits s9k :ile y behold 8 div9e =titude3 ,let su* an illu/ri\s sc5e animate y\r s\ls1 & inspire ! fa9t+ believ] ) new c\rage4 ,consid]1 ,?irdly1 ,:at y are2 if y are *ri/ians1 ye are soldi]s ( ,*ri/1 ye h already ent]$ ! li/s1 ) all ! p[]s ( hell1 & are ye afraid ( man t is a worm1 & ! son ( man t is a worm8 ,job xxv4 #f4 ,ye h rang$ y\rselves "u ! bann] ( ! ,r$eem]1 & ! ,r$eem]'s army mu/ fight aga9/ all ! armies ( d>kness & _! allies4 ,y h set up to oppose s9 & ,satan1 two p[]ful enemies1 & are ye afraid to be br[-beat5 by a fell[-worm1 "o :o is weak & mortal l y\rselves8 ,consid]1 ,f\r?ly1 ,if ye are *ri/ians1 :at promises ( ! div9e pres5ce & help y h 9 ! bible1 & :5 ! mighty ,god has giv5 su* div9e enc\ragem5t1 he *ides 8 p into c\rage2 ,is4 li4 #ab1 #ac4 ,i1 ev5 ,i am he t com=te? y3 :o art ?\1 t ?\ %\ld/ be afraid ( a man t %all die1 & ( ! son ( man :i* %all be made z grass8 ,& =gette/ ! ,"l ?y ,mak]1 t ha? /ret*$ =? ! heav5s1 & laid ! f\ndations ( ! e>?8 & ha/ fe>$ cont9ually e day1 because ( ! fury ( ! oppressor8 ,a g5]\s & div9e cordial to keep ! s\l f fa9t+6 ,! pres5ce ( ,god is an effectual support4 ,/4 ,paul f\nd x s2 = :5 all m5 =sook him1 ! ,"l /ood by & /r5g!n$ him2 #a ,tim4 iv4 #af1 #ag4 ,alas6 we are poor1 feeble1 trembl+ soldi]s1 our h&s hang d[n1 & our faces ga!r pal5ess3 ,b we d>e to confront ! t]rors ( ?is _w1 if we ta/e & feel su* div9e enc\ragem5ts4 ,we "k t a weak *ri/ian c d wond]s ) an almighty ,savi\r & an all-suffici5t promise4 ,:5 ,/4 ,paul _h ?is ^w giv5 him1 ,my grace is suffici5t = !e1 he c\ld glory ev5 9 infirmities1 t ! p[] ( ,*ri/ might re/ ^u him2 #b ,cor4 xii4 #i4 ,! little feeble man1 ( a contemptible pres5ce1 c\ld d all ?+s ?r\gh ,*ri/ /r5g!n+ him2 ,phil4 iv4 #ac4 ,& e believ] has ! same ,almighty ,help]1 ! same gospel1 & ! same promises4 ,9 ! la/ place1 consid] ! l>ge & nev]-fad+ cr[n ( glory1 t awaits ! conqu]or at ! end ( ! *ri/ian conflict4 ,be ?\ fai?ful unto dea?1 & ,i w give !e a cr[n ( life2 ,rev4 ii4 #aj4 ,consid] ! hon\r & triumph1 ^? ri*es ( glory1 & t ev]la/+ inh]itance1 t %all be y\r rew>d 9 ! future _w1 ?r\gh ! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 ,he t ov]come? %all sit d[n ) me on my ?rone1 c4 ,rev4 iii4 #ba4 ,he t ov]come? %all inh]it all ?+s2 *ap4 xxi4 #g4 ,put all ^! toge!r 9 ! balances1 ) a few crosses & disappo9tm5ts1 a little tr\ble & uneas9ess1 nay1 ?\gh y %\ld add torture & dea? 9 ! same scale1 y may easily judge :i* w outweigh4 ,gaze at y\r cr[n ( life1 & y\r immortal hopes1 till y feel y\r s\ls div9ely animat$ to ! combat3 ,le>n f ! apo/le1 & assume t glori\s language2 ,our light afflictions1 :i* are b = a mom5t1 are sc>ce to be m5tion$ or nam$ ) ! f> m exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory t %all be reveal$2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ag4 ,!re=e we bo? lab\r & suff] reproa*2 !re=e we be> all pres5t sorr[s ) holy c\rage1 because we look n at ! ?+s t are se51 little ?+s t are temporal2 b look at ! great unse5 ?+s t are et]nal2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ah4 ,! f\r? & la/ g5]al head ( disc\rse %all n[ furni% u ) "s sacr$ rem$ies aga9/ ?is slavi% fe>4 ,! passion ( fe> 9 g5]al1 is wisely wr\ght by ! great ,god into human nature3 ,x is a di/urbance bo? ( our animal composition1 & ( ! m9d ^u ! appreh5sion ( "s approa*+ evil1 or ^u ! app>5t dang] ( x4 ,?is is an excell5t provision1 :i* ! ,god ( nature has made1 to gu>d u f _m mis*iefs4 ,x is innoc5t & useful :5 x is fix$ on a prop] object1 & ex]cis$ 9 a prop] degree4 ,x becomes a "p ( our religion :5 ,god is ! object ( our fe>1 :]eby we ma9ta9 su* a holy awe ( 8 maje/y1 z awak5s a con/ant desire to please him1 jo9$ ) a temp] ( holy love4 ,b :5 we suff] creatures to raise & influ5ce our fe>s ^u e occasion1 s z to ruffle & disquiet our spirits to ?r[ ! s\l f (f its re/1 & to turn u aside f ! /eady c\rse ( duty1 !n x becomes a s9ful & =bidd5 passion1 & we %\ld make x our bus9ess to wat* aga9/ x1 & suppress x4 ,!re are "s p]sons s feeble 9 _! native con/itutions1 or _! spirits are s weak5$ by ! di/emp]s ( ! fle%1 t fe> is a con/ant tyrant ov] !m3 ,_! case is to be piti$ inde$1 b !y ought to /ir up !mselves z f> z possible to %ake (f ?is bondage1 le/ x )hold !m f ! practice ( necess>y duties1 & rob !m ( all ! com=ts ( religion4 ,?is slavi% fe> is a disease ( ! m9d1 z well z a weakness ( nature2 & besides1 our summon+ toge!r all ! p[]s & precepts ( reason1 we %\ld also apply ! rem$ies ( religion1 9 ord] to remove x3 ,if ! div9e ,_s concur ) 8 bless+1 ! foll[+ me?ods may be made happily successful3 ,i4 ,see to x t ye are *ri/ians inde$1 t y h ! p[] ( religion wr\ght 9 y\r he>ts1 o!rwise y w nev] be able boldly to ma9ta9 ! =m & ! pr(ession ( x1 9 an h\r ( dang]4 ,fe> w prevail ov] e ?+ b true fai?3 ,& if y\r religion be n inw>d & s9c]e & built on solid f\ndations1 x w tremble & tott]1 & be 9 great dang] ( be+ utt]ly lo/4 ,"o h>d "n1 "o bit+ reproa*1 "o witty sc(f or ugly sl&]1 w da% ! hypocrite out ( c\nt5ance1 & he d>es n /& up = 8 ,god & ,savi\r4 ,& rememb] also t y\r fai? mu/ be always kept awake & lively4 ,see to x t y\r hope be n only well e/abli%$1 b y mu/ pres]ve y\r evid5ces = heav5 ev] cle>1 t ye may look ^u y\rselves z ! c>e & *>ge ( ,*ri/1 & "u ! special eye & protection ( ,god y\r ,savi\r4 ,?is 0 ! div9e f\ndation on :i* ! great apo/le rais$ 8 c\rage 9 ! gospel to s high a degree4 ,i am nei!r afraid to suff] ^! ?+s1 says he1 t is1 bonds & imprisonm5ts2 nor am ,i a%am$ ( ?is gospel1 = ,i "k :om ,i h believ$1 ,i "k him z my ,savi\r1 & ,i am p]suad$ he is able to keep t :i* ,i h committ$ to him aga9/ ! day ( 8 appe>ance2 #b ,tim4 i4 #ab4 ,if y w\ld raise y\r spirits to a sublime pit* ( holy =titude1 bright5 y\r fai? & hope daily1 by a frequ5t exam9ation ( ! frame ( y\r he>ts1 by wat*ful walk+ be=e ,god1 by committ+ y\r s\ls afre% into ! h&s ( ,jesus & 8 ,_s1 = p>don+ & r5ew+ grace1 t y may believe on j & solid gr\nds1 t y are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 & t ,jesus is y\r salvation4 ,a lively fai? gives div9e c\rage4 ,fai? is a noble %ield to w>d (f fe>1 & our helmet is ! hope ( salvation4 ,take he$ ( defil+ y\rselves ) s5suality3 ,take he$ ( any false biasses on y\r _s1 & wrong designs 9 y\r actions1 le/ y br+ fre% guilt ^u y\r consci5ces4 ,guilt w create fe>1 & fill ! s\l ) a p]plex+ tumult ( ?\ghts4 ,b :5 ! t]rors ( ?is _w assault y on e side1 reproa*es & ?reat5+s1 ! fr[ns ( y\r fri5ds1 & ! rage ( y\r enemies1 y may be all s]5e & peaceful )91 :ile y ma9ta9 a sacr$ consci\sness ( s\l1 t y h be5 seek+ ! light ( tru?1 & pursu+ ! pa? ( duty4 ,:5 ,i c say1 ,god is my witness t ,i am s9c]ely lab\r+ 9 8 s]vice1 :5 ,i c look up to heav51 ?\gh my fri5ds scorn me1 & say1 my record is on high2 ,i may imitate ! fai? & c\rage ( ,job 9 8 be/ h\rs1 & leave all my int]e/s 9 ! h& ( my ,god4 ,let our fai? be active !n1 & our consci5ce cle>1 t we may read our title to all ! promises1 & apply !m to our own case ) c\rage & assurance4 ,! ,god ( hope w fill u ) all joy & peace 9 believ+2 ,rom4 xv4 #ac4 ,! cov5ant ( grace is a bless$ treasury3 ,!re is arm\r ( def5ce to be f\nd aga9/ e assault & dang]4 ,if ! promises ( ! cov5ant be ours1 we %all be secur$ ( a happy f9al issue ( all our suff]+s3 ,all ?+s %all "w toge!r = our good2 ,rom4 viii4 #bh4 ,if ,god be = u :o %all be aga9/ u8 v]se #ca4 ,if we behold ,god engag$ on our side1 we may defy a legion ( adv]s>ies 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l our ,god4 ,?\ art my glory1 says ! ,psalmi/1 & my %ield1 & ! lift] up ( my head2 ,ps4 iii4 #c4 ,! little ^w1 my1 %ews 8 own int]e/ 9 8 ,god1 & !n he c gr[ brave 9 ! v c5tre ( a ?\s& dea?s & dang]s4 ,i w n be afraid ( t5 ?\s&s ( p t h set !mselves aga9/ me r\nd ab\t2 v]se #f4 ,,ii4 ,get a l>ge & g5]al acqua9tance ) ! promises ( ! gospel#cb1 t 9 e special "t ( ne$ y may h "s suitable ^w ( refuge & support4 ,f xl4 to ! xlv4 *apt]s ( ,isaiah1 !re is a v>iety ( ri* enc\ragem5ts aga9/ slavi% fe>3 ,& !re is ano!r treasure ( !m f ! l4 to lv4 ,_m a *ri/ian has be5 able to live ^u !m1 9 ! mo/ dang]\s & di/ress+ seasons4 ,!y are div9e spr+s ( c\rage1 & !y ov]fl[ ) consolation4 ,! assurances ( holy ,david 9 ! mid/ ( 8 p]ils1 h be5 a glori\s support to ! fe>ful s\l4 ,sev]al ( 8 ,psalms are fill$ ) ! same heav5ly cordials4 ,y c h>dly f9d ?ree ( !m toge!r1 )\t "s triumphs ( fai? 9 !m4 ,9 ! writ+s ( ! evangeli/s1 & 9 ! epi/les y may read _m preci\s promises scatt]$ abroad1 to allay y\r fe>s4 ,9 ! second & ?ird *apt]s ( ! ,revelation1 !y /& ?ick z ! spangles ( heav53 ,!y sp>kle l />s 9 ! firmam5t at midnight1 & !y ev] %9e brighte/ 9 ! d>ke/ sky4 ,x is ) unkn[n pleasure t ! s\l ( a *ri/ian contemplates & surveys ^? heav5ly lights 9 ! mo/ gloomy & dismal h\rs1 & !y turn ! %ad[s ( dea? into morn+4 ,?\gh x is ( excell5t use1 to h ! m9d & memory well /or$ ) ! v>i\s promises ( ! cov5ant1 yet 9 "s special seasons ( trial1 x is ( em95t advantage to keep ! m9d & ?\ghts fix$ ^u "s s+le promise1 t is mo/ suit$ to ! pres5t dang] or suff]+2 & to ! pres5t ta/e & reli% ( ! s\l4 ,9 su* a season1 ! runn+ spe$ily f "o promise to ano!r1 & skimm+ ov] !m ) a slight survey1 w n be s effectual a relief1 z fix+ ^u "s peculi> & prop] ^w ( grace1 & liv+ ^u x = a :ole day toge!r4 ,?us e morn+ y may take "s new com=t] ) y1 & let x abide ^u y\r he>t all day1 & x w :isp] to y\r s\l ) div9e sweetness 9 ! d>k & solit>y wat*es ( ! night4 ,:5 "s special t]ror possesses y\r ?\ghts1 & ! heavy oppression returns (t5 ^u y\r spirits1 or :5 any fre% assault comes on y f )\t or )91 fly to ! ^w y h *os5 = y\r refuge2 repeat x (t51 & cleave to x by m$itation4 ,! "n ( ! ,"l is a /rong t[]3 ! righte\s runne? into x & is safe2 ,prov4 xviii4 #aj4 ,& rememb] ,god has magnifi$ 8 own ^w above all ! re/ ( 8 "n2 ,ps4 cxxxviii4 #b4 ,try ?is me?od1 x has be5 successful & well approv$1 & ,i d\bt n b t y w be able to atte/ ! success ( x ?r\gh ! aids ( div9e grace4 ,,iii4 ,pres]ve ! _s ( pray] always 9 ex]cise1 & ! _s ( =titude w desc5d on y4 ,address ! ?rone ( ,god ) e>ne/ness & fai?1 & cry to ! ,"l ! ,god ( y\r salvation )\t ceas+4 ,x is he gives spirits to r5ew ! battle1 :5 we are almo/ tir$ & gr[ we>y2 ,is4 xl4 #bh1 #bi4 ,he gives c\rage 9 ! mid/ ( t]rors1 = he c pres]ve & secure u 9 ! extreme/ p]ils4 ,we despair$ ( life1 sai? ! apo/le1 & _h ! s5t5ce ( dea? 9 ourselves1 b we 7 deliv]$1 = we tru/$ 9 him t raise? ! dead2 #b ,cor4 i4 #h1 #i1 #aj4 ,x is he t repels ! mo/ imm95t dang]1 x is he t rebukes ! _s ( fe>1 & gives u ! _s ( p[]1 & holy =titude2 #b ,tim4 i4 #g4 ,wait on ! ,"l1 & be ( good c\rage1 & he %all /r5g!n ?y he>t2 wait ,i say on ! ,"l2 ,ps4 xxvii4 #ad4 ,b be sure 9 all y\r addresses to ! m]cy-seat1 h an eye to ,*ri/ ,jesus ! ,m$iator1 y\r advocate at ! ?rone1 & ! ,capta9 ( y\r ,salvation1 :o is engag$ to see y br\ght safe to heav54 ,! ,fa!r has entru/$ y z %eep 9 8 h&1 & he w n suff] y to p]i%4 ,look to him z y\r great ,high-prie/ & ,int]cessor 9 heav52 & s9ce y h su* a ,high-prie/ z ,jesus ! ,son ( ,god1 :o c be t\*$ ) ! feel+ ( our infirmities1 let u come boldly to ! ?rone ( grace1 t we may obta9 m]cy1 & f9d grace to help 9 "t ( ne$2 ,heb4 iv4 #ad1 #ae1 #af4 ,_m a feeble *ri/ian :o has gone to ! m]cy-seat1 trembl+ & t]rifi$ "u huge appreh5sions ( dang]1 & almo/ ov]:elm$ ) tumultu\s fe>s1 has ris5 up f 8 knees ) a heav5ly calmness & composure3 ,! army ( 8 fe>s has vani%$ at once1 & he has gone out to face ! mo/ =midable ( 8 adv]s>ies1 ) div9e resolution & c\rage4 8,i s\ght ! ,"l & he he>d me1 & deliv]$ me f all my fe>s4 ,!y look$ unto him & 7 enlight5$1 & _! faces 7 n a%am$4 ,! angel ( ! ,"l encampe? r\nd ab\t !m t fe> him1 & deliv]e? !m4 ,o ta/e & see t ! ,"l is good3 ,bless$ is ! man t tru/e? 9 him20 ,ps4 xxxiv4 #d-h4 8,9 ! day :5 ,i cri$1 ?\ answ]$/ me3 & did/ /r5g!n me ) /r5g? 9 my s\l20 ,ps4 cxxxviii4 #c4 ,,iv4 ,get a great] degree ( wean$ness f ! fle%1 & f all ! delights & satisfactions t belong to ?is mortal life3 ,!n z y w n feel s great a pa9 9 be+ /ripp$ ( !m1 s nei!r w y\r s\l be fill$ ) t]ror1 :5 y are 9 dang] ( los+ !m4 ,le>n to put (f a little ( t s9ful t5d]ness = self1 :i* we br\ght into ! _w ) u4 ,"o ( ! fir/ lessons 9 ! s*ool ( ,*ri/1 is self-d5ial2 ,mat4 xvi4 #bd4 ,if any man w come aft] me1 t is1 be my disciple1 let him d5y himself1 & take up 8 cross1 & foll[ me4 ,x is a c]ta9 t5d] fondness = our fle% t makes u afraid ( pa94 ,x is a fondness = our "n & reputation t makes u afraid ( reproa*es4 ,x is a fondness = our possessions1 & our easy circum/ances 9 ! _w t makes u afraid ( pov]ty3 ,& too great a fondness = life makes u afraid ( dy+4 ,:5soev] !re=e ! cause ( ,*ri/ pla9ly calls u to risk our "n & hon\r 9 ! _w1 to "p ) our weal? or our ease1 & to v5ture & to expose life itself1 we %r9k f ! comm&2 slavi% & s9ful fe> prevails mightily ^u u1 because we love e>?1 & self1 & fle% bett] ?an we ought to d4 ,we mu/ subdue ?is self-love1 & unmanly s(tness1 if we w\ld approve ourselves z good soldi]s ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ga9 a _s ( sacr$ c\rage & resolution4 ,we mu/ be dead to ! ?+s ( fle% & s5se1 & ga9 a victory ov] ! compla9ts & groan+s ( nature4 ,we mu/ g z f> z we c t[>d p>t+ ) "r-h&s1 & "r-eyes1 9 e s5se ( ! words1 if we w\ld be *ri/ians inde$4 ,v4 ,endeav\r to keep y\rselves always employ$ 9 "s prop] "w1 t y\r fe>s may be div]t$ :5 !y _c imm$iately be ov]come4 ,if our ?\ghts & h&s are idle & empty we lie op5 to ! invasion & tumult ( our fe>s1 & we give !m leave to assault u on all sides4 ,! passion & pr9ciple ( ?is slavi% fe>1 is m+l$ ) our fle% & blood1 & !re=e we mu/ employ ev5 our fle% & blood 9 "s bett] bus9ess1 t we may turn ! curr5t ( animal nature1 & leave ! imag9ation no leisure to sit brood+ ov] its own t]rors4 ,want ( occupation & engagem5t ( ! p[]s ( nature1 exposes ! m9d ( man to ! inroad ( all ! frightful images1 t fancy c furni% out1 & to all ! t]rify+ sugge/ions ( a wat*ful & malici\s tempt]4 ,t wick$ _s has "s /range & unkn[n me?ods ( access to our s\ls3 ,he w worry ! %eep ( ,*ri/ ) t]rors1 :5 he is n suff]$ to dev\r or de/roy !m2 & an unbusi$ m9d is prep>$ to admit 8 wor/ temptations4 ,b :ile ,i am press+ y to f9d out "s employm5t = y\rselves1 take c>e t x be su* z may approve itself to ,god & y\r own consci5ces4 ,we mu/ be ev] f\nd 9 ! way ( duty1 z ,i h9t$ be=e1 if we w\ld support a holy c\rage4 ,x is only ! righte\s t has j reason to be bold z a lion4 ,be ready to meet ,*ri/ ! judge1 & 8 glori\s appe>ance at all times1 & !n y ne$ n fe> all t e>? or hell c d aga9/ y4 ,if ?is ,s]mon be too long1 x may be divid$ "h4 ,let u proce$ n[ to propose "s fur!r rem$ies aga9/ ?is slavi% passion ( fe>4 ,,vi4 ,keep y\r eye fix$ on ! h& ( ,god 9 all ! affairs ( m54 ,view 8 p[]ful & ov]-rul+ provid5ce 9 all ?+s1 ev5 9 ^? ?+s t awak5 y\r mo/ tr\blesome fe>s4 ,?9k ) y\rselves1 t y put creatures 9 ! place ( ,god1 if y fe> !m m ?an ,god1 z ?\gh !y 7 ! sov]eign lords & dispos]s ( all y\r com=ts4 ,le>n to see ,god 9 all ?+s1 & behold him 9 all ?+s z y\r ,god1 & !n creatures w h b little influ5ce to awak5 any ( ! passions ( ! s\l1 or to raise di/ress+ fe>s )9 y4 ,are y\r spirits s weak1 t ?und] & lightn+1 & ! /orms ( ! air affright y8 ,?9k :o x is t comm&s ! tempe/s to arise1 & qua%es ! /orms at 8 pleasure4 ,9 ^: h& is ! ?und]8 ,:o k9dles ! lightn+8 ,:o directs ! fla%es1 & guides e sweep+ bla/ ( w9d or fire to its appo9t$ place8 ,rememb] ! disciples 9 ! mid/ ( ! /orm1 & ! language ( ,jesus walk+ ^u ! wat]1 ,x is ,i1 be n afraid2 ,mat4 xiv4 #bg4 ,or if ! public commotions ( ! _w awak5 y\r fe>s1 read ! "n & pres5ce ( ,god1 ev5 y\r ,god1 9 ! xlvi4 ,psalm1 & rejoice & /& firm amid/ ! tumult & %ak+ ( ! nations4 ,god is our refuge & /r5g?1 a v pres5t help1 9 tr\ble4 ,!re=e we w n fe>1 ?\gh ! e>? be remov$1 & ?\gh ! m\nta9s be ca/ into ! mid/ ( ! sea1 v]ses #b1 #c4 ,! hea!n rag$1 ! k+doms 7 mov$3 ,he utt]$ 8 voice1 ! e>? melt$2 v]se #f4 ,! ,"l ( ho/s is ) u1 ! ,god ( ,jacob is our refuge2 v]se #aa4 ,selah#cc4 ,or p]haps m p>ticul> & p]sonal dang]s & afflictions ?reat5 y\r good "n1 y\r e/ate1 y\r fle%1 y\r life4 ,well1 ! "n ( ,god 9 8 pres5ce is an univ]sal spr+ ( com=t & c\rage1 a wide spread+ %ield aga9/ e mis*ief4 ,are y t]rifi$ at ! ?\ghts ( p]sonal reproa* & sl&]1 "k t ! tongues ( m5 are )9 ! rea* ( ! h& ( ,god1 & he c ca/ a bridle ( re/ra9t ^u !m1 b if he take (f t re/ra9t1 & leave !m to _! own p]v]s5ess & rage1 le>n to say z good ,david1 :5 ,%imei curs$ him2 ! h& ( ! ,"l is 9 x1 ,god ha? giv5 him a loose to curse me3 ,& ?us sweetly compose y\rselves to an acquiesc5ce 9 ! provid5tial w ( y\r heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,is pov]ty & want ! ?+ y dread8 ,b is n ,god y\r heav5ly ,fa!r8 ,& c y n tru/ him to provide = 8 *ildr58 ,w he give ! "y rav5s _! food1 :5 !y cry1 & w he n fe$ 8 sons & 8 daught]s8 ,x is true y may be r$uc$ to bread & wat]1 & br\ght d[n to ! v l[e/ circum/ances1 & y mu/ submit to 8 w3 ,god w fe$ y\r nature1 ?\gh he w n fe$ y\r pride4 ,are y affright$ at ! ?\ghts ( sickness & pa98 ,rememb] diseases are ! s]vants ( our ,"l ,*ri/1 he c bid pa9s & angui% ( body g or come z he pleases2 nor c !y seize y )\t 8 commission1 nor t>ry ) y beyond 8 appo9t$ mom5t4 ,commit y\r fle% to him z well z y\r _s3 ,he is a wise physician1 & he w deal t5d]ly ) y3 ,he has worn fle% & blood1 & has a sympa?is+ he>t1 nor w he grieve 8 own memb]s beyond :at 8 wisdom & 8 love sees ne$ful4 ,are y afraid ( p]secut+ enemies1 t hunt y f place to place1 & w\ld pursue y ev5 to ! dea?8 ,rememb] t !y are b ! slaves ( ,satan1 & !y & _! ma/] are all 9 a *a91 "u ! sov]eign dom9ion ( ,*ri/ y\r ,"l4 ,! wick$ ( ! e>?1 9 ?is s5se1 are call$ ! h& ( ,god2 ,ps4 xvii4 #ad4 ,!y are b z in/rum5ts to execute 8 div9e purposes1 & !y _c move nor act beyond 8 p]mission4 ,he put a hook 9 ! no/rils ( ,s5na*]ib1 t ,assyrian wild bea/1 & a bridle into 8 jaws2 he suff]$ him to come & gaze at ,j]usalem1 !n 9 "o night ! angel ( dea? de/roy$ all 8 army1 & ! ,"l put a song ( triumph into ! m\? ( 8 p4 ,9 a "t ( p]secution 9 ! la/ c5tury1 "s pi\s m9i/]s 7 met toge!r1 express+ _! mutual fe>s1 & consult+ h[ to provide = _! own safety3 ,:5 "o /ood up 9 ! _s ( fai?1 & said1 ,we are all immortal till our "w is done2 :]eby he decl>$ 8 lively s5se ( ! re/ra9+ p[] ( ,god ov] ! malice ( m51 & 8 assurance t ,god w\ld pres]ve !m 9 life1 s long z he _h any s]vice to employ !m 94 ,?is 0 9 tru? a sublime ?\ght3 ,a ,roman orator or a ,greek poet w\ld h be5 admir$ & celebrat$ = x by all ! critics3 ,?is 0 ! language ( fai?1 & x _h a sublime & glori\s effect1 x disp]s$ _! fe>s at once1 & !y w5t away rejoic+4 ,,vii4 ,recollect y\r own exp]i5ces ( ! goodness ( ,god 9 c>ry+ y ?r\gh =m] seasons ( dang] & sorr[4 ,i w rememb]1 says ,david1 ! works ( ! ,"l1 & 8 wond]s ( old2 ,ps4 lxxvii4 #aa4 ,i w rememb] ! special deliv]ances ,i h obta9$ 9 times ( mo/ imm95t p]il4 ,?9k ) y\rselves h[ high ! tempe/ ( y\r fe>s has sometimes ris51 & ,god has sunk !m at once into sil5ce4 ,?9k h[ extreme y\r dang] has be51 :5 y h be5 p]plex$ 9 a wild]ness ( ?orns1 & h se5 no way = y\r escape1 b ! eye ( ,god ha? f\nd a pa? ( safety = y1 a pa? :i* ! eagle's eye ha? n se53 ,he has l$ y z "o t 0 bl9d1 by ! way t y knew n1 he has made d>kness light be=e y1 & crook$ ?+s /raight1 accord+ to 8 promise2 ,is4 xlii4 #af4 ,& rememb] also1 t sometimes :5 ! v evil :i* y fe>$ has fall5 ^u y1 x has n be5 half s heavy & pa9ful z y\r fe>s h repres5t$ x1 & y h be5 enabl$ to be> t :i* y ?\ght 0 intol]able4 ,rememb] ! ye>s ( anci5t "t1 & rejoice 9 t ,god :o has (t5 disappo9t$ y\r fe>s ( de/ruction1 & has outdone all y\r hopes 9 a way ( deliv]ance4 ,i said1 ,i am cut (f f ! e>?1 & %all g to ! gates ( ! grave3 ,i reckon$ f night till ! morn+ t he w cut me (f ) p9+ sickness1 f day ev5 to night1 he w make an end ( me3 ,b 9 love to my s\l1 ,o ,"l1 ?\ ha/ deliv]$ x f ! pit ( corruption1 = ?\ ha/ ca/ all my s9s beh9d ?y back4 ,p]haps y\r own exp]i5ce may tea* y to s+ ?is song ( ,hezekiah1 z x is record$2 ,is4 xxxviii4 #aj-ag4 ,or to jo9 ) holy ,david1 & repeat 8 hymns ( praise4 ,& ?us1 beside y\r own exp]i5ces y may review ! happy exp]i5ces ( ! sa9ts ( old1 or ( ,*ri/ians 9 lat] times1 & enc\rage y\r fai? 9 opposition to all y\r fe>s4 ,,viii4 ,*>ge y\r consci5ce solemnly ) ! au?ority ( ! div9e comm& to suppress y\r fe>s4 ,rememb] t ! ex]cises ( fai?1 c\rage1 & holy firmness ( s\l1 are duties z well z bless+s4 ,read h[ (t5 ! great ,god =bids 8 p to indulge _! fe>s2 ,is4 xl4 #aj-ac1 #ad4 xliii4 #a-e4 xliv4 #b-h4 ,fe> n1 is a comm& p]petually repeat$1 because ,god well knew h[ prone our feeble natures are to be affright$ at e appe>ance ( dang]3 ,& ev5 :5 he calls 8 p ,jacob a worm1 & confesses ! extreme weakness ( _! nature "u t emblem1 yet he insi/s on ! same precept /ill1 ,fe> n ?\ worm ,jacob2 ,is4 xli4 #ad4 ,our bless$ ,"l jo9s frequ5tly 9 ! same prohibition ( a slavi% fe>2 ,mat4 x4 #bh4 ,fe> n !m :i* c kill ! body1 b are n able to kill ! s\l2 b fe> him r1 :o c de/roy body & s\l 9 hell4 ,& ,pet]1 :o once want$ c\rage1 & d5i$ 8 ,"l1 9 8 eld] & bett] days1 grew bold] = ! "n ( ,*ri/1 & he =bids u to be afraid or tr\bl$ at ! t]ror ( m52 #a ,pet4 iii4 #ac4 ,he repeats ! *>ge ( ! prophet ,isaiah1 sanctify ! ,"l ( ho/s 9 y\r he>t2 ,is4 viii4 #ac4 ,! ,"l ( ho/s alone is ! prop] object ( our supreme fe>4 ,?is w ov]-rule & aboli% all o!r fe>s1 z ! little noises ( e>? are lo/ 9 ! ?und]s ( heav54 ,! fe> ( ,god 9 a sublime degree w be an effectual cure ( our s9ful fe> ( creatures4 ,x is true1 ! pr9cipal ( fe> is a natural affection1 x is root$ 9 fle% & blood1 x gr[s high & dom9e]s1 especially 9 "s con/itutions1 & :5 ! natural spirits are enfeebl$1 x /ill ga9s ! great] asc5dancy ov] u3 ,b if x be indulg$ & enc\rag$1 x soon becomes s9ful1 = x seems to /& opposite to ! grace ( fai?1 & too (t5 prevails ov] x4 ,!re=e ,*ri/ *ides 8 disciples1 :5 !y 7 affright$ 9 ! /orm :ile he 0 9 ! %ip3 ,:y are ye s fe>ful8 ,h[ is x t ye h no fai?8 ,m>k iv4 #dj4 ,& ev5 :5 ,pet] 0 walk+ ^u ! wat]1 & ,*ri/ 0 ne> him1 he sai?1 ,o ?\ ( little fai?1 :]e=e did/ ?\ d\bt8 ,mat4 xiv4 #ca4 ,= a *ri/ian to give himself up to ! wild tyranny ( 8 fe>s1 is contr>y to ! v _s & design ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/2 ,rom4 viii4 #ae4 ,ye h n receiv$ ! _s ( bondage to fe>1 b ! _s ( adoption4 ,! _s ( p[] & love2 #b ,tim4 i4 #g4 ,rememb] !n y are ! sons & daught]s ( ,god3 ,x is bel[ ! dignity ( y\r "* to yield to ?is slav]y1 & y\r ,fa!r himself reproves1 & y\r ,r$eem] =bids x4 ,,ix4 ,?9k ( ! _m advantages t arise f a holy =titude ( _s 9 ! mid/ ( dang]s4 ,?is div9e temp] ( m9d w e/abli% y\r feet on a rock 9 ! mid/ ( /orms1 x w animate y to practise e duty1 & to prev5t _m ( ! mis*iefs y fe>4 ,?is w pres]ve ! s\l 9 a sacr$ s]5ity & calmness "u all ! gloomy & pa9ful ev5ts ( provid5ce4 ,)\t ?is firmness ( _s y c nev] practise :at ,*ri/ comm&s 8 disciples1 & t is1 to possess _! s\ls 9 pati5ce 9 ! h\r ( _! di/ress2 ,luke xxi4 #ai4 ,b we may keep up ! gov]nm5t ( ourselves by a holy =titude & calm submission to ! w ( ,god4 ,?is w make sorr[s light]1 & ! heavie/ afflictions become m tol]able4 ,:]eas1 if we give a loose to fe>1 x ?r[s ! :ole frame ( nature into a tumultu\s hurry & confusion1 x takes away ! use ( prud5ce to contrive ! prop] means = our escape1 x cuts ! s9ews ( our mo/ active p[]s1 & enfeebles our :ole nature1 s t we become an easy prey to e adv]s>y4 ,! m we are affright$1 ! less able are we to def5d ourselves4 ,fe> is a dreadful bondage ( ! s\l1 & x holds ! man 9 *a9s3 ,!re=e 9 ! text j n[ cit$1 ! _s ( fe> is call$ a _s ( bondage4 ,x is ?is t br+s ! s\l d[n to ta/e ! bitt]ness1 & to feel ! sm>t ( ^? v evils :i* affright u at a di/ance1 & :i* p]haps nev] come ne> u4 ,^? v suff]+s :i* are prev5t$ by ! m]cy ( ,god1 we endure !m 9 our ?\ghts1 & feel ! pa9 ( !m by an indulg5ce ( an excessive fe>4 ,we suff] an affliction once1 if we are ov]:elm$ ) ! t]ror ( x3 ,& if at la/ x does really ov]take u1 we d\ble ! suff]+1 & make ! pa9 ! long]4 ,(t5times 9 cases ( bodily di/emp]s1 ! fe> itself br+s ! disease1 & aggravates all ! symptoms4 ,if we c\ld read ! records ( ! grave1 we %\ld f9d t _m a p]son has be5 oppress$1 & sunk d[n to dea?1 by ! excessive fe> ( dy+4 ,! la/ rem$y ( fe> :i* ,i %all m5tion1 is ?is1 suppose ! wor/ t c come1 & be calmly prep>$ = x3 ,?is w be a mighty relief aga9/ ! tyranny ( our fe>s4 ,y are afraid ( los+ y\r hon\r among m51 afraid to be> ! sc\rge ( _! tongues1 & bitt] reproa*es4 ,b ?9k ) y\rselves1 :5 sl&] & falsehood h done _! wor/1 x is b ! w9d ( ! brea? ( man1 & ?is _c hurt y\r be/ int]e/1 :ile y /& approv$ ( ,god4 ,infamy among/ m5 is b a trifl+ evil if comp>$ ) praise hon\r & glory among ! sa9ts be=e ! ?rone1 & ! applause ( ,jesus & 8 angels at ! la/ great day4 ,y are fright$ ) ! hide\s appe>ance ( pov]ty1 because scorn att5ds x z well z want4 ,b our bless$ ,"l _h n :]e to lay 8 head2 he 0 f$ by ! b\nty ( k9d fri5ds & pi\s wom51 :o m9i/]$ to him ( _! sub/ance4 ,! great & ! wise1 ! ri* & ! le>n$ ( t day1 made him _! mock]y3 ,! v f+] ( scorn po9t$ at him 9 ! /reets3 ,& :y %\ld ! disciple ?9k x necess>y t he %\ld be above 8 ,"l4 ,ye may be poor 9 ?is _w1 & at ! same "t ri* 9 fai?1 & heirs ( ! k+dom2 ,james ii4 #e4 ,y are afraid ( sickness & pa9s ( ! fle%1 & y\r life becomes a burd5 to y1 by reason ( y\r con/ant dread ( "s infecti\s di/emp]s4 ,y %ift y\r dwell+s1 y hide y\rselves at home1 & yet y enjoy no peace4 ,suppose ! di/emp] %\ld seize y1 has n sickness (t5 br\ght y\r s\l ne>] to ,god8 ,& if y\r outw>d man has decay$1 y\r inw>d man & y\r be/ int]e/ h _h a ri* advancem5t !reby4 ,y are t]rifi$ at ! ?reat5+ ( bloody m54 ,x mu/ be grant$1 t fle% has a /rong empire ov] ! s\l :]e dang]s ( torm5t & dea? appe>4 ,b suppose m5 ( viol5ce kill ! body1 !n y w be dismiss$ at once f all _! fury1 & f y\r own fe>s4 ,_! t]ror _c rea* beyond ! grave2 t is a safe & peaceful hid+-place4 ,b p]haps y are fright$ at ! ?\ghts ( dy+1 ev5 9 ! common way ( nature3 ,x may be1 ! k+ ( t]rors dresses himself 9 =midable airs1 & %akes y\r v frame3 ,b w\ld y live "h on e>? = ev]8 ,a *ri/ian :o has hopes & int]e/s1 & possessions beyond ! regions ( "t & s5se1 %\ld n be afraid to ent] ^u !m4 ,rememb] t dea? itself1 ev5 9 its mo/ =midable appe>ance1 is orda9$ ( ,god to op5 ! door ( heav5 = y1 & let y\r s\ls into ! joy ( et]nal life3 ,! grace ( y\r ,r$eem]1 & ! epi/le ( ,/4 ,paul1 jo9 to tea* y ?is song1 ,o dea?1 :]e is ?y /+8 ,& ,o grave1 :]e is ?y victory8 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ee4 ,?us1 by keep+ y\r s\l 9 a ready prep>ation = ! wor/ ev5ts t y\r fe> c imag9e1 y ov]come ?is tyrant ( ! s\l1 & triumph ov] ?is slavi% passion4 ,?us y trans=m y\r v t]rors into joys1 & ga!r honey out ( ! lion1 z ,samson did4 ,! m fatal y\r dang]s are1 ! ne>] is y\r f9al deliv]ance4 ,say to y\rself1 ,is my feeble fle% tott]+ into ! grave8 ,!n my s\l is s mu* ne>] to ! gates ( glory4 ,?is is ! holy skill ( turn+ evil into good4 ,su* a fai?1 kept 9 lively ex]cise c make roses spr+ out ( ! mid/ ( ?orns1 & *ange ! bri>s ( ! wild]ness into ! fruit-frees ( p>adise4 ,o :at a /ate ( div9e & sacr$ peace does t *ri/ian enjoy1 :o c look /$fa/ly ^u ! face ( dang]1 9 its mo/ frightful =ms1 & say ?r\gh grace1 ,i am prep>$6 ,?\gh ,i walk ?r\gh ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?1 ,i w fe> no evil1 = my ,god is ) me1 & he w be ) me = ev]4 ,recollection4--,:at progress ha/ ?\ made1 ,o my s\l1 9 acquir+ ?is sacr$ =titude8 ,! =m] disc\rse has taught !e ! necessity ( x1 & ! v>i\s occasions = ! ex]cise ( x 9 ! c\rse ( ! *ri/ian life4 ,9 ?is latt] s]mon ?\ ha/ he>d ! motives t %\ld awak5 all ?y p[]s to obta9 & practise x1 & ?\ ha/ be5 in=m$ :at are "s ( ! mo/ sov]eign rem$ies aga9/ ?y fooli% & s9ful fe>s4 ,me?9ks ,i feel ! want ( ?is holy h>d9ess ( s\l1 to walk ?r\gh ! mid/ ( temptations unmov$1 unt]rifi$1 & undefil$4 ,my virtue & my religion h too (t5 suff]$ by ! prevail+ p[] ( a slavi% fe>3 my consci5ce has lo/ its innoc5ce & peace by too _m s9ful compliances4 ,:at %all ,i d to h>d5 my _s all ov]1 t temptation & slavi% fe> may n f9d a place to ent]4 ,= ?is end ,i review ! glori\s motives set be=e me4 ,= ?is end ,i look to ! noble army ( m>tyrs1 to ! bless$ society ( ! apo/les1 to ! cl\d ( witnesses :i* h trod ! same pa? be=e me1 :o h borne an undaunt$ te/imony to ! same religion :i* ,i pr(ess4 ,i w\ld *ide & %ame myself out ( my s9ful c[>dice1 :ile ,i behold _! illu/ri\s examples ( zeal4 ,b above all ,i fix my eye ^u ,jesus1 ! div9e au?or ( ?is religion1 ! ,au?or & ,f9i%] ( my fai?2 ,heb4 xii4 #b4 ,i w\ld le>n ( ! ,capta9 ( my salvation1 :o 0 made p]fect ?r\gh suff]+s2 ,heb4 ii4 #aj4 ,i w\ld le>n ( my div9e ,tea*]1 to endure h>d%ips l a good soldi] ( ,*ri/1 :ile ,i fight "u 8 bann]1 aga9/ ^? v enemies t he ha? subdu$4 ,consid]1 my s\l1 :at ?\ art3 ,:at is ?y "* & pr(ession3 ,if ?\ art a *ri/ian inde$1 ?\ ha/ tak5 up arms aga9/ s9 & ,satan1 & a _w t is 9 rebellion aga9/ ,god3 ,& %all ! fr[n ( a man make !e drop ?y weapons1 & disc\rage !e f ! glori\s s]vice8 ,?\ ha/ _m ri* enc\ragem5ts to expect div9e assi/ance3 ,_m joyful assurances ( victory are giv5 to !m t endure 9 ! day ( conflict1 & a glori\s cr[n /&s ready = ^? t ov]come4 ,o may ! cr[n ( glory sp>kle 9 my eye1 & gr[ bright] & l>g] by a ne>] view1 & a p]petual contemplation ( x6 ,make me =getful ( ease & heal?1 ,o my ,god1 & ( all my mortal int]e/s1 :ile ,i press =w>d ) sacr$ c\rage to lay hold on ?is cr[n6 ,bless$ ,savi\r1 make me triumph ov] e difficulty1 till dea? ! la/ ( all my enemies1 be subdu$1 & ,i h obta9$ ! glori\s prize4 ,i w\ld %ake myself out ( my fe>s1 & awak5 my zeal by su* motives z ^!4 ,& ,o t ,i c\ld treasure up 9 my memory ! v>i\s rem$ies ( :i* ,i h he>d ?is day1 to heal ?is infirmity ( my nature1 & to ov]come ^! fooli% & s9ful t]rors ( _s6 ,i w review my fai?1 & ! gr\nds ( my hope1 t ,i may "k t ,i am a *ri/ian inde$1 t ,i am "o ( ! %eep ( ,*ri/1 & "u 8 div9e c>e2 & ,i w\ld wat* aga9/ e temptation1 le/ ,i contract a new guilt & defilem5t1 & !reby d>k5 my evid5ce & awak5 my fe>s4 ,i w\ld survey ) pleasure ! graci\s words ( promise1 :i* are scatt]$ up & d[n 9 ! book ( ,god4 ,o may ! bless$ ,_s pr9t _m ( !m on my he>t1 t !y may be always pres5t ) me1 & t ,i may f9d !m )9 my rea*1 & ready at h& z a special cordial 9 e fa9t+ h\r6 ,i w\ld run to !m z my sure refuge 9 e season ( dang] & conflict1 & be animat$ to confront a s9ful _w4 ,give1 me1 ,o my ,god1 give me ! _s ( pray]1 & let me keep ev] ne> to ! ?rone ( grace1 t my s\l may n come ?i!r z a /rang]1 b t 9 e surprize ,i may address !e z a ,god ne> at h&1 & t 9 ! "n ( my great ,high-prie/1 ,jesus ! ,son ( ,god1 ,i may f9d grace ready to help me 9 ! "t ( ne$4 ,wean me1 ,o ,"l1 f all ! delights & hopes ( fle% & s5se8 ,mortify me to all ! hum\rs & joys ( a p]i%+ life1 & a va9 _w4 ,arm my s\l all ov] ) a religi\s h>d9ess1 t ,i may v5ture into ! field ( battle1 & may sc>ce feel ! w\nds :i* ,i receive1 9 ?y cause4 ,give me ! happy skill ( div]t+ my fe>s1 :5 ,i _c at once subdue !m1 & lead me into prop] employm5ts ( my he>t & h& = ?is purpose4 ,i w\ld live z "u ! eye ( ,god4 ,i w\ld take notice ( 8 h& 9 all ! affairs ( life1 & all ! dang]s t att5d me4 ,i w\ld le>n ( ,moses to endure ! fight ( afflictions1 z see+ him :o is invisible4 ,let me he> ?y voice1 ,o ,jesus1 my ,savi\r1 let me he> ?y voice walk+ ^u ! wat]s2 :5 ,i am toss$ ab\t ^u ! waves ( di/ress & difficulty1 speak to my s\l1 & say1 ,x is ,i1 be n afraid4 ,surely ,i h _h "s exp]i5ce ( ! ,div9e ,pres5ce ) me 9 ! mid/ ( dang]s3 ,god has sometimes disappo9t$ all my fe>s1 & int]pos$ 8 %ield ( p[] & love = my def5ce3 ,:y %\ld n ,i tru/ a fai?ful ,god1 & t inf9ite goodness :i* ,i h already ta/$ (8 ,i *>ge my consci5ce ) ! au?ority ( ?y ^w4 ,o ,"l1 :5 ?\ =bidde/ all my s9ful fe>s1 ,i w\ld r5\nce !m too1 ,i w\ld /ruggle to break ^! pa9ful fett]s1 & fight aga9/ ?is inw>d slav]y ( ! s\l1 ^! dome/ic tyrants4 ,o t ! _s ( p[] 7 always ) me1 to dispel ! _s ( bondage4 ,i w\ld be bravely prep>$ = ! wor/ ( suff]+s1 to :i* my circum/ances 9 ?is life may expose me4 ,i w\ld be ready to meet contempt & sc&al1 pov]ty1 sickness1 & dea? itself4 ,jesus c support me 9 ! heavie/ di/resses1 ?\gh all ! sorr[s ,i fe> %\ld come ^u me4 ,he c be> me on ! w+s ( fai? & hope1 high above all ! turmoils & disquietudes ( life3 ,he c c>ry me ?r\gh ! %ad[ ( ! d>k valley1 & scatt] all ! t]rors ( x4 ,give me1 ,o ,"l1 ^! w+s ( fai? & hope1 & be> me ^u !m ?r\gh all ! rema9s ( my %ort j\rney 9 ! wild]ness3 ,make me active & zeal\s 9 ?y cause :ile ,i live1 & convey me safely above ! rea* ( fe>1 ?r\gh ! valley ( dea?1 to ! inh]itance prep>$ = me 9 ! l& ( light4 ,!n my fe>s %all cease = ev]1 = enemies & dang]s are n kn[n 9 t l&4 ,!re all our conflicts %all be *ang$ into ev]la/+ triumphs1 :ile songs ( hon\r & salvation asc5d 9 a full *oir to ! grace t has made u ov]com]s4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxxii4 ,holy ,=titude1 or ,rem$ies aga9/ ,fe>4 ,:5 tumults ( unruly fe> ,rise 9 my he>t1 & riot !re1 ,:at %all ,i d to calm my brea/1 ,& get ! vex+ foe suppre/8 ,:at p[] c ^! wild ?\ghts control1 ,?is ruffl+ tempe/ ( ! s\l8 ,:]e %all ,i fly 9 ?is di/ress1 ,b to ! ?rone ( glori\s grace8 ,my fai? w\ld seize "s promise1 ,"l2 ,!re's p[] & safety 9 ?y ^w3 ,n all t e>? or hell c say1 ,%all tempt or drive my s\l away4 ,i call ! days ( old to m9d1 ,:5 ,i h f\nd my ,god 0 k9d2 ,my heav5ly ,fri5d is /ill ! same2 ,salvation to 8 holy "n4 ,great ,god1 pres]ve my consci5ce clean2 ,wa% me f guilt1 =give my s92 ,?y love %all gu>d me f surprize1 ,?\gh ?reat'n+ dang]s r\nd me rise4 ,:5 fe> l a wild ocean raves1 ,let ,jesus walk ^u ! waves1 ,& say1 8'tis ,i20 t heav5ly voice ,%all s9k ! /orm1 & raise my joys4 ,footnote #cb3 ,a little book publi%$ lately by ,mr4 ,samuel ,cl>k1 ( ,/4 ,alban's1 is ( excell5t use = ?is purpose4 ,! title ( x is 8,a ,collection ( ! ,promises ( ,scripture "u _! prop] heads40 #agbj4 ,footnote #cc3 ,t is an excell5t treatise :i* ,mr4 ,flavel has publi%$ aga9/ s9ful fe>1 especially 9 times ( public dang] & p]secution3 ,& 8 little book ( keep+ ! he>t1 has "s valuable *apt]s 9 x1 conta9+ ri* pres]vatives aga9/ ?is weakness ( ! m9d4 ,,s]mon ,,xxxiii4 ,! ,univ]sal ,rule ( ,equity4 ,,mat4 vii4 #ab4--;,all ?+s :atsoev] ye w\ld t m5 %\ld d unto y1 d ye ev5 s unto !m2 = ?is is ! law & ! prophets4 ,:5 our bless$ ,"l took ^u him ! public (fice ( a prophet or tea*] among/ m51 he f\nd x 0 n only necess>y to in/ruct !m 9 ! sacr$ my/]ies ( religion1 & in=m !m ( _! duty to ,god 8 ,fa!r1 & to himself2 b he employ$ mu* ( 8 m9i/ry also1 to tea* !m ! practice ( social virtue1 & h[ !y %\ld behave t[>d _! fell[-creatures4 ,9 ! hea!n _w ! rules ( morality 7 lo/ 9 a great measure1 z well z ! rules ( piety & wor%ip2 & ! ,jews1 ! peculi> p ( ,god1 _h grossly corrupt$ bo? ! "o & ! o!r4 ,z our ,savi\r ref9$ ! practice ( religion t[>ds ,god1 & rais$ x by 8 gospel1 to a high & heav5ly degree1 beyond :at mortals _h kn[n be=e1 s he expla9$ & e/abli%$ ! rules ( moral virtue1 9 a m glori\s & conv9c+ mann] ?an ! _w _h be5 acqua9t$ )4 ,read 8 life1 & obs]ve h[ (t5 he takes occasion 9 ! sev]al seasons ( 8 prea*+1 to give p>ticul> directions = our conduct t[>d our neighb\rs4 ,b aft] all1 he knew t ! nature ( man 0 corrupt1 8 passions /rong1 8 memory frail1 & t he w\ld be ready to neglect1 or =get 8 v>i\s sacr$ precepts1 :5 !re 0 mo/ ne$ to practise !m2 & !re=e he ?\ght x prop] to give "o %ort & compreh5sive rule ( equity to regulate all our conduct1 t %\ld be writt5 z x 7 9 our v s\ls3 ,& ?is is conta9$ 9 ! words ( my text1 :atsoev] ye w\ld t m5 %\ld d unto y1 d ye ev5 s unto !m2 = ?is is ! law & ! prophets4 ,to dilate a little ^u ?is subject1 & refre% a liv+ s5se ( x ^u y\r memories & y\r consci5ces1 ,i %all foll[ ?is me?od1 & enquire1 ,i4 ,:at is ! true mean+ ( ?is div9e rule4--,,ii4 ,:at is ! special argum5t t our ,"l uses 9 ord] to en=ce x4 ,,iii4 ,:]e9 ! p>ticul> excell5cies ( x appe>4--,,iv4 ,i %all conclude ) "s reflections on ?is subject4 ,fir/1 ,:at is ! true mean+ ( ?is rule8 ,9 ord] to und]/& ?is rule aright1 we mu/ consid] :at x does n require1 z well z :at x does3 ,= on ! "o side1 "s selfi% necessit\s & unreasonable p]sons may expect m f u ?an ?is rule obliges u to p]=m3 ,& on ! o!r side1 a timor\s & weak consci5ce may p]haps be l$ into a mi/ake1 & ?9k itself b\nd by ?is rule to p]=m "s in/ances ( k9dness to o!rs1 :i* are utt]ly unreasonable & unrequir$1 & :i* might be injuri\s on o!r acc\nts to ourselves1 or to our families1 or to ! re/ ( mank9d4 ,we mu/ rememb] !n1 t ?is rule does n mean to oblige u to give all t to ano!r1 or d all t = ano!r1 :i* we c\ld possibly desire or wi% to be be/[$ ^u u1 or done = u2 b :atsoev] we c\ld reasonably desire1 & ju/ly expect ano!r %\ld d to u1 t we ought to d to him :5 he is 9 ! l circum/ances4 ,all t 9 our calm & s$ate ?\ghts we judge fit & prop] ano!r %\ld d = u1 t we %\ld practise & d = him4 ,su* reque/s z we c\ld make to o!rs1 & c\ld ju/ify !m to ourselves 9 our own consci5ces1 accord+ to ! pr9ciples ( humanity1 ! rules ( civil society1 & ! rights ( mank9d1 su* we ought n to d5y to o!rs :5 !y /& 9 ne$4 ,n all t a fond self-love w\ld prompt u to ask1 b all t our consci5ce tells u we might ) reason expect4 ,i %all m5tion an in/ance or two1 :i* w m fully expla9 :at ,i mean4 ,a crim9al "u righte\s condemnation = murd] or robb]y1 may ?9k ?us ) himself1 ,surely ,i w\ld p>don ! judge or ! pr9ce1 if he 7 9 my circum/ances1 !re=e he ought to p>don me2 ,or ! judge himself might ?9k1 ,i %\ld be glad to be p>don$ or n condemn$ if ,i 7 9 ! case ( ?is crim9al1 !re=e ,i w n condemn him4 ,?is sort ( ?\ghts aris+ f unreasonable & unju/ pr9ciples1 ei!r ( a s9ful self-love1 or indulg5ce to iniquity1 are n to be ! measure ( our actions nor expectations2 ^! are n j & reasonable desires1 nor c our own consci5ce 9 our s$ate & calm enquiries judge s conc]n+ !m4 ,aga91 if we 7 poor & />v+1 x may be we w\ld be glad if our ri* neighb\r w\ld settle ^u u a compet5t e/ate suffici5t to ma9ta9 u = ! t]m ( our lives2 b ?is we _c reasonably expect1 or reasonably desire & dem&2 !re=e we are n b\nd1 be our circum/ances nev] s l>ge1 to settle su* a compet5cy ^u our poor neighb\rs1 be _! circum/ances nev] s mean4 ,we _c rationally expect ^! ?+s %\ld be done unto u1 we _c equitably desire !m ( ano!r1 !re=e we are n b\nd to d ?us to ano!r4 ,b if we are plac$ z crim9als at ! b> ( judgm5t1 we may reasonably expect t all ! fav\rable circum/ances :i* att5d our accusation1 %\ld be well weigh$1 & all ! k9d all[ances made1 :i* ! nature ( ! *>ge or crime w admit2 = our consci5ces w\ld ?9k x reasonable to all[ s mu* to any crim9al1 if we ourselves 7 plac$ 9 ! *air ( magi/racy4 ,or if we1 ?r\gh ! fr[ns ( provid5ce1 are poor & />v+1 we may reasonably expect our ri* neighb\r %\ld be/[ ^u u a little ( 8 bread1 a little ( 8 clo?+1 to supply our extreme necessities n[ & !n2 & ?us mu* our neighb\r may expect f u1 :5 he is fall5 into decay by ! provid5ce ( ,god1 :ile our circum/ances are l>ge1 & we are well furni%$ = su* b\nty4 ,?us y see ! true int5t & mean+ ( ?is univ]sal law ( equity1 viz4 ,t we practise t[>d our neighb\r 9 su* a mann] z our own he>ts & consci5ces w\ld ?9k x reasonable he %\ld practise t[>ds u 9 ! l case4 ,! ,second enquiry 0 ?is4 ,:at special argum5t do? our ,"l use to en=ce ! obs]vance ( ?is sacr$ precept8 ,:5 our ,savi\r _h laid d[n ?is g5]al rule1 he adds1 8,?is is ! law & ! prophets20 t is1 ?is is ! summ>y ( all ! rules ( duty1 :i* are writt5 9 ! law ( ,moses1 conc]n+ our c>riage to our neighb\r1 & ( all ! laws :i* are expla9$ by ! succe$+ prophets1 & sacr$ writ]s "u ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,!y are all compreh5d$ 9 ?is %ort l9e2 ,d to o!rs1 z y w\ld h o!rs d to y4 ,x is v ne>ly ! same ?+1 9 o!r words ) ! law ( ,moses1 ,love ?y neighb\r z ?yself2 ,lev4 xix4 #ah4 b x is mu* pla9] & m intelligible3 ,& inde$ ?is rule ( ,moses is to be und]/ood & int]pret$1 & appli$ 9 practice accord+ to ?is pla9] rule ( ,*ri/1 ?us1 8,let ?y love to ?y neighb\r be z great z ?\ can/ reasonably expect or desire ?y neighb\r's love %\ld be to ?yself40 ,:5 our bless$ ,"l gives an abridgm5t or ab/ract ( ! t5 comm&m5ts1 he do? x 9 ^! words2 ,mat4 xxii4 #cg1 #ch1 #ci4 ,love ! ,"l ?y ,god ) all ?y he>t & s\l1 t is1 love ,god above all ?+s3 ?is is ! fir/ & great comm&m5t4 ,& ! second is l unto x2 love ?y neighb\r z ?yself2 t is1 consid] him z a piece ( human nature1 z a second self1 & imitate ?y love to ?yself 9 ?y conduct t[>d him3 ,or1 accord+ to my text1 x may be expla9$ ?us2 enquire ( ?y own he>t h[ ?\ w\ld/ h him love !e1 & let ?is be ! rule & measure ( ?y love to him4 ,all our duties to ,god or man1 all ! comm&s ( ! fir/ & ! second table1 all ! dictates ( ! law & prophets dep5d on ^! two comm&m5ts4 ,!n we answ] ! design ( ! law1 !n we obey ! prophets1 !n we fulfil ! comm&s ( ,moses1 & ( ,*ri/1 :5 we give to ,god our supreme love1 & :5 we put ourselves 9 ! room ( our neighb\r1 & !n c>ry x t[>d him1 accord+ to ! love we expect he %\ld be> u4 ,?is is lov+ our neighb\rs z ourselves1 & ?is love is ! fulfill+ ( ! law2 ,rom4 xiii4 #aj4 ,:5 our ,savi\r deliv]s ! words ( my text1 x is z if he _h said to u1 8,if ye w\ld practise all ! duties t y owe to y\r fell[-creatures1 & fulfil all ! laws ( ! second table1 9 ! mo/ comp5di\s & p]fect mann]1 rememb] & practise ?is "o g5]al direction1 deal ) ! re/ ( mank9d z y\r consci5ce judges !y %\ld deal ) y40 ,b ?is leads me to !3 ,?ird enquiry1 viz4 :]e9 d ! peculi> excell5cies ( ?is rule appe>3 ,?is gold5 rule ha? _m excell5t prop]ties belong+ to x4 ,i %all m5tion a few on purpose to impress x on y\r consci5ces ) m conviction1 pleasure & p[]4 ,i4 ,x is a rule t is easy to be und]/ood1 & z easy to be appli$ by ! meane/ & weake/ und]/&+4 ,x is s pla91 t :at is said by ,isaiah conc]n+ all ! precepts ( ! gospel1 is m em95tly true ( ?is2 x is a highway ( hol9ess1 & ! wayf>+ man1 ?\gh a fool1 %all n err !re92 ,is4 xxxv4 #h4 ,! laws ( man are (t5 express$ 9 su* obscure language & t]ms ( art1 t !y puzzle u to f9d out ! mean+ ( !m3 ,& ! nice di/9ctions & subtle reason+s ( m51 (t5times add to _! d>kness1 & raise new disputes3 ,b ?is is a law t e man und]/&s2 nor is x easy to be cl\d$ by ! comm5ts & glosses ( crafty m51 if we are b s9c]ely resolv$ to judge & practise accord+ to x4 ,by ! means ( ?is rule1 !y :o nev] /udi$ ! civil law1 nor took pa9s 9 enquir+ ! moral dictates ( ! light ( nature2 !y :o nev] exam9$ ! /atutes ( a nation1 nor ! rules ( natural ju/ice1 are all furni%$ ) a law or rule ( equity 9 _! own m9ds1 by :i* to manage _! :ole practice1 ) reg>d to _! neighb\rs4 ,^? :o are n capable ( long tra9s ( reason+1 or ( apply+ sev]al g5]al rules to all _! p>ticul> cases3 yet are able to look into _! own he>ts1 & to ask ?is easy "q1 8,w\ld ,i myself be cont5t to h o!rs deal ?us ) me8 ,:y ?\ %\ld ,i deal ?us ) ano!r80 ,,ii4 ,x is a v %ort rule1 & easy to be rememb]$3 ,! weake/ memory c reta9 x2 & ! meane/ ( mank9d may c>ry ?is ab\t ) !m1 & h x ready ^u all occasions4 ,x is ( admirable use1 to solve a ?\s& cases ( consci5ce t may arise on ! sudd51 & may p]plex our m9ds ) difficulty4 8,x lies ready10 says a consid]able au?or1 8= pres5t use ^u all exig5cies & occasions4 ,we c sc>ce be s f> surpriz$ by an imm$iate necessity ( act+ z n to h "t = a %ort rec\rse to ?is rule1 or room = a sudd5 glance1 z x 71 ^u x 9 our m9ds1 :]e x re/s & sp>kles always l ! urim & ?ummim on ! brea/ ( ,a>on40 ,if we h no writt5 cases ( consci5ce1 no books at h& to direct our practice1 if we h no fai?ful m9i/] ne> u1 no wise & pi\s fri5d to consult on a sudd5 occasion1 ?is "o rule1 writt5 9 ! he>t1 may s]ve in/ead ( all o!r helps4 ,?is bless$ precept /rikes a sudd5 & sacr$ light into ! m9d1 :]e ! case may seem intricate3 ,x %9es ^u our way1 & makes our pa? pla91 :]e an hone/ & scrupul\s consci5ce might be j be=e bewild]$ 9 ! d>k1 & n "k h[ to act4 8,practise t1 ,o man6 t[>d ?y neighb\r1 :i* ?\ art conv9c$ ?y neighb\r %\ld practise t[>d !e40 ,,iii4 ,?is excell5t precept ( ,*ri/1 c>ries great] evid5ce to ! consci5ce1 & a /rong] degree ( conviction 9 x1 ?an any o!r rule ( moral virtue4 ,z ,i said be=e1 t a little reason w s]ve to apply x1 s ,i say n[1 !re is n mu* ne$ ( reason+ to f9d x out2 = we fet* ! pro( ( x f )9 ourselves1 ev5 f our own inw>d s5sation & feel+4 ,if we w\ld "k :at is j & equitable to d to our neighb\r1 we ne$ b ask our own inw>d s5se1 & our consci5ce toge!r1 :at we w\ld ?9k equitable & j to receive f him8 ,?us !re is b "o & ! same measure ( ju/ice1 by :i* we mu/ mete x out to ourselves & o!rs2 & t measure lies )9 u1 ev5 9 ! he>t4 ,we are v s5sible ( b5efits & injuries t we ourselves receive1 & ?is v s5se ( injuries & b5efits1 is1 z x 71 transcrib$ into our consci5ce1 f ! t5d]e/ "p ( our own s\ls1 & becomes !re a rule ( equity1 h[ we %\ld treat our neighb\rs4 ,x is a mo/ righte\s precept ( ! anci5t ,jewi% law1 & ( univ]sal obligation2 ,deut4 xxv4 #ac1 #ad1 #ae4 ,?\ %alt n h 9 ?y bag1 or 9 ?9e h\se1 div]s weights1 & div]s measures2 a great & a small3 ,t is1 "o :]e) to buy1 & ano!r :]e) to sell2 b ?\ %alt h a p]fect & j weight2 a p]fect & j measure %alt ?\ h4 ,?is precept z soon z x is m5tion$1 /rikes ! consci5ce ) conviction ( ! ju/ice ( x3 ,& :at is said "h ( traffic & deal+1 holds z truly ( ! g5]al comm]ce betwe5 man & man1 9 all ! ord9>y & extraord9>y affairs ( life3 ,t mutual ex*ange ( good (fices1 :]eby society is upheld1 mu/ be regulat$ 9 ! same mann]1 & by ! same rule2 & ! imm$iate conviction ( ! equity ( x1 do? z /rongly /rike ! consci5ce4 8,!re mu/ be a p]fect weight1 & a j measure10 sai? ! au?or be=e-cit$1 8by :i* all m5 are mutually oblig$ to regulate _! conduct1 9 act+ & suff]+1 9 comm&+ & obey+1 9 giv+ & receiv+3 & ?is c be no o!r ?an ! equal & righte\s rule ( ! text2 ! do+ 9 all cases & to all p]sons1 ev5 z we w\ld be done unto4 ,!re is no "o s absurd & unreasonable1 z n to see1 & ackn[l$ge ! absolute equity ( ?is comm& 9 ! !ory1 h[ev] he may sw]ve & decl9e f x 9 8 practice40 ,=1 x is f\nd$ n only 9 ! reason ( ?+s1 & 9 ! common %>e1 & equal int]e/ t we all h 9 human nature2 b x is also writt5 9 ! mo/ s5sible & ! t5d]e/ "p ( our con/itution2 & f !nce x is d]iv$ to ! m9d & judgm5t1 z a law ( behavi\r t[>ds our fell[-creatures4 ,,iv4 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t x is a precept p>ticul>ly fitt$ = practice1 because x includes 9 x a p[]ful motive to /ir u up to d :at he enjo9s4 ,?is "* ( x1 ,i borr[ f ! same au?or1 :o talks ?us ^u x3 8,o!r moral maxims propose nak$ tru?s to ! und]/&+1 :i* op]ate (t5 b fa9tly & sl[ly on ! w & passions1 ! two active pr9ciples ( ! m9d ( man3 ,b x is ! peculi> "* ( ?is rule1 t x addresse? itself equally to all ^! p[]s1 ev5 to ! passions1 & ! w1 z well z ! und]/&+4 ,x n only directs1 b influ5ces2 x imp>ts bo? light & heat2 & at ! same "t t x in=ms u cle>ly :at we are to d1 excites u also 9 ! mo/ t5d] mov+ mann]1 to ! p]=mance ( x2 = 9 tru?1 its seat is n m 9 ! bra91 ?an 9 ! he>t ( man3 ,x appeals to our v s5ses !mselves1 & ex]ts its secret =ce 9 s prevail+ a way1 t x is ev5 felt z well z und]/ood by u40 8,!re is no?+ t we "k1 t gives a man s true & lively a s5se ( ! suff]+s ( o!rs1 or re/ra9s him s p[]fully f do+ unrighte\s & oppressive ?+s1 z 8 hav+ sm>t$ =m]ly himself "u ! exp]i5ce ( !m4 ,n[ ! suppos+ ano!r man's ill usage to be our own2 is ! giv+ ourselves a pres5t s5se1 z x 71 & a k9d ( feign$ exp]i5ce ( x2 :i* do?1 = ! "t s]ve all ! purposes ( a true "o40 ,v4 ,x is su* a rule1 z if well appli$1 w almo/ always secure our neighb\r f injury1 & secure u f guilt1 if we %\ld *ance to hurt him4 ,god w n impute guilt to u1 if we %\ld happ5 to mi/ake 9 a po9t ( d\btful enquiry1 & to hurt our neighb\r by a consci5ti\s ob$i5ce to ?is rule4 ,i say1 x w almo/ always secure u f injur+ our neighb\r1 ,i _c say1 x is always an absolute1 infallible1 & c]ta9 rule ( "r & wrong2 = our k ( ! et]nal rules ( "r & wrong is b imp]fect2 nei!r our own heads or he>ts1 are furni%$ ) all ! v>i\s & p>ticul> pr9ciples ( equity4 ,a m]e enquiry into our own he>ts or consci5ces1 c nev] give u a p]fect k ( ! ab/ract$ rules ( ju/ice3 ,nor c x det]m9e u to ! c]ta9 practice ( x1 9 all ! mo/ intricate cases1 unless ^! p]fect rules ( ju/ice 7 fully writt5 9 ! he>t ( e man4 ,b "u ! pres5t circum/ances ( mank9d1 9 ?is poor1 ignorant1 & corrupt /ate ( human nature1 x appe>s to be ! be/1 ! mo/ righte\s1 ! mo/ secure1 & ! mo/ univ]sal rule t ev] c\ld be inv5t$ or giv5 to m52 = x w c]ta9ly secure & prev5t e man f injur+ 8 neighb\r 9 all cases1 except :]e he himself is will+ & cont5t to receive equal injury3 ,& ,i am sure1 self-love w tell u1 t ^! cases are exce$+ few4 ,x is evid5t !re=e1 t an hone/ man w sc>ce ev] mi/ake 9 keep+ close to ?is rule4 ,& if ,i %\ld !n happ5 to d an injury to my neighb\r1 in/ead ( /rict equity1 yet ,i c appeal to ,god1 & say1 ,i endeav\r$ to apply ?is rule to my consci5ce1 9 ! pres5t circum/ances1 ) ! utmo/ s9c]ity4 ,i act$ no o!rwise to my neighb\r1 ?an ,i desir$ or judg$ x reasonable = my neighb\r1 to act t[>ds me 9 ! l case4 ,& surely my unavoidable mi/ake w n be imput$ to me z a crime1 :]e ,i h hone/ly foll[$ ! rule my ,savi\r has giv5 me1 & act$ !re9 accord+ to ! be/ capacity ( my judgm5t4 ,,vi4 ,x is a rule z mu* fitt$ to awak5 u to s9c]e rep5tance ^u ! transgression ( x1 z x is to direct u to our pres5t duty4 ,?is rule abides 9 ! bosom ( a *ri/ian1 x dwells s ne> him1 t x is1 z x 71 m+l$ ) consci5ce itself2 & by ?is means x becomes n only a safe guide1 b a %>p reprov] too3 ,x soon puts u 9 m9d :]e ei!r incl9ation or practice w>ps t[>d inju/ice & deceit4 ,h we nev] felt our consci5ce /+ u ) a bitt] reflection d]iv$ f ?is rule1 :5 we h neglect$ 9 any in/ance to fulfil our duty to our neighb\r8 ,i am sure if we kept x mu* 9 view1 we c\ld nei!r practise inju/ice ) ease ( m9d1 nor dwell long "u ?is guilt1 )\t "s inw>d reproa*es3 ,if ! precept _h n p[] en\gh to re/ra9 u f pres5t s91 yet x w\ld spur u on to s]i\s & spe$y rep5tance4 ,"h ! s]mon may be divid$1 if x be too long to be read 9 a family at once4 ,,vii4 ,x is a mo/ ext5sive rule1 ) reg>d to all ! /ations1 ranks & *>act]s ( mank9d3 = x is p]fectly suit$ to !m all3 ,& ,i ?9k x may be said1 t x is equally useful to ! ri* & ! poor1 to ! buy] & ! sell]1 to ! pr9ce & to ! peasant1 to ! ma/] & ! s]vant3 ,!y all come "u ! s+le rule ( duty & ju/ice3 ,?is %\ld gov]n !m 9 all _! conduct4 ,be y\r condition1 ,o *ri/ians1 :at x w 9 ! _w1 d b put y\rselves into ! circum/ances ( "o ano!r1 9 y\r own ?\ghts1 = a mom5t1 & ask :at is reasonable to be done to y\rselves8 ,& y\r consci5ces w return a spe$y & easy answ] :at y %\ld d to o!rs4 ,let ! t5ant say1 8,if ,i 7 a l&lord1 :at %\ld ,i ?9k reasonable t my t5ant %\ld pay me80 ,& ! l&lord %\ld ask himself1 8,7 ,i a t5ant1 :at %\ld ,i claim ( my l&lord80 ,i w\ld h ! ma/] enquire1 8,:at %\ld ,i expect1 if ,i 7 a s]vant1 at ! h& ( my ma/]80 ,& let ! s]vant say1 8,:at1 if ,i 7 a ma/]1 %\ld ,i expect f ! h&s ( "o t s]v$ me80 ,p>5ts %\ld ask !mselves1 8if ,i _h be5 a neglig5t *ild1 & guilty ( "s trifl+ (f5ce1 c\ld ,i ?9k x j my fa!r %\ld be 9 su* a passion ) me80 ,& ! son %\ld enquire1 8if ,i 7 a fa!r1 w\ld ,i n ?9k x reasonable my *ild %\ld obey me 9 su* p>ticul> in/ances or comm&s80 ,?us ! l&lord & t5ant1 ?us ! ma/] & s]vant1 ?us ! fa!r & ! son may come to an adju/m5t ( _! mutual obligations4 ,! m]*ant %\ld say to himself1 8if ,i 7 an artific]1 %\ld ,i ?9k x reasonable t ! lab\r ( my h&s1 & ! sweat ( my br[s1 %\ld be screw$ d[n to s *eap a price80 ,! sell] ( goods %\ld say1 8,if ,i 7 ! buy]1 w\ld ,i ?9k x j to h su* corrupt or faulty w>es put into my h&s8 ,am ,i will+ to h my necessity1 my ignorance1 or unw>9ess ?us impos$ ^u80 ,& ! buy] %\ld ask himself1 8,if ,i 7 ! sell]1 %\ld ,i be> to h my goods ?us run d[n & depreciat$ bel[ ! j value80 ,! le>n$ pr(essions may also le>n _! duty f ?is rule4 ,! lawy] %\ld say to himself1 8,:at if ,i 7 ! cli5t %\ld ,i ?9k x equitable to h my cause s long delay$1 by s _m %ift+s & escapes1 f a det]m9ation80 ,! physicians & ! surgeons %\ld put !mselves 9 ! places ( _! sick & w\nd$ pati5ts1 & say1 8,d we prescribe nev] a potion1 or use nev] a pla/] m ?an we w\ld ?9k prop] = ourselves1 if we 7 langui%+ "u ! same sickness or w\nds8 ,d we take ! same safe & spe$y me?ods ( relief = o!rs t we w\ld h appli$ to ourselves80 ,& ! prea*]s ( ! gospel %\ld place !mselves 9 ! room ( _! he>]s1 & say1 8,d we lab\r 9 our closets1 9 our secret h\rs ( retirem5t1 & 9 our public m9i/rations1 = ! conv]sion & salvation ( ^? :o he> u1 z we w\ld h m9i/]s d = u1 if we 7 p]i%+ 9 our s9s1 & 9 dang] ( et]nal dea?8 ,d we take su* pa9s to awak5 ! slumb]]s ^u ! bord]s ( hell1 z we ourselves w\ld h o!rs take1 9 ord] to awak5 u out ( su* fatal slumb]s8 ,d we /udy & contrive ) :at div9e cordials we %all refre% & com=t ! m\rn]s 9 ,zion1 ev5 z we %\ld desire to be com=t$ & refre%$80 ,su* sort ( self-enquiries z ^!1 w lead u to ! practice ( our pres5t duty1 & solve _m a difficult case ( consci5ce bett] ?an turn+ ov] ! l>ge/ volumes4 ,,viii4 ,?is sacr$ rule is a mo/ compreh5sive "o1 ) reg>d to all ! actions & duties t conc]n our neighb\rs4 ,x is n conf9$ m]ely to ! practice ( ju/ice1 b x ext5ds mu* wid] & f>!r3 ,x is ( mighty influ5ce 9 ! direction & practice ( meekness1 ( pati5ce1 ( *>ity1 ( tru? & fai?fulness1 & e k9d ( social virtue1 & a mo/ happy gu>d aga9/ e social vice4 ,x w\ld be endless to ent] into all ! special cases ( vice & virtue1 :i* relate to ! social life1 & to %ew h[ mu* !y are affect$ by ?is rule1 & :at div9e advantages we may atta9 = ! practice ( morality1 by keep+ ?is "o s5t5ce ev] ^u our ?\ghts4 ,yet ,i _c pass ov] s important a !me1 )\t giv+ a %ort specim5 ( "s ( ^! advantages4 ,?is gold5 precept w\ld tea* u h[ to regulate our temp] & g5]al behavi\r 9 ! _w4 ,am ,i n will+ to be treat$ 9 an affable & civil mann] by ^? :o conv]se ) me8 ,let me treat o!rs !n ) all becom+ civility1 & make x appe> t *ri/ianity is a religion ( true hon\r1 & t a *ri/ian is inde$ a well-br$ man4 ,d ,i ?9k x unreasonable t my neighb\r1 ?\gh he be my sup]ior1 %\ld assume haughty airs & disda9 me8 ,let me wat* !re=e aga9/ all su* scornful spee*es & disda9ful airs1 :5 ,i conv]se ) "o1 :o is inf]ior to me4 ,d ,i ?9k x a griev\s ?+1 t a man %\ld break out into sudd5 passion aga9/ me1 if ,i happ5 to speak a ^w contr>y to 8 s5tim5t1 or to set himself 9 a rage = a trifle8 ,let me set a /rict gu>d !n ov] all my passionate p[]s1 & le>n to be> opposition )\t impati5ce4 ,let me qu5* ! fir/ ris+s ( sudd5 ang]1 le/ !y k9dle into an ungov]n$ flame1 & hurry me on to ! practice ( :at ,i condemn 9 o!rs4 ,?is excell5t rule w\ld tea* u t5d]ness & b5efic5ce to ^? t are unhappy4 ,we %\ld nev] make a je/ ( ! lame or ! bl9d1 ! crook$ or ! de=m$3 we %\ld nev] ridicule ! natural infirmities ( ! meane/ ( our fell[-creatures1 nor _! provid5tial disadvantages1 if we did b put ourselves 9 ! room ( ! bl9d & lame1 ! de=m$ & ! poor1 & ask :e!r we %\ld ?9k x j & reasonable to be made ! mock]y & ! je/ ( ^? t behold u4 ,we %\ld c]ta9ly be incl9$ to visit ! sick1 & fe$ ! hungry1 to give dr9k to him t is a-?ir/1 & to secure ! feeble & helpless f ! oppression ( ! mighty1 if we enquir$ ( our own he>ts1 :at treatm5t we %\ld expect if we 7 hungry & ?ir/y1 if we 7 sick & helpless4 ,?is bless$ comm& ( our ,savi\r w\ld incl9e u to reprove ) g5tl5ess1 to puni% ) m]cy1 & nev] to c5sure o!rs )\t a j reason1 & a pla9 call ( provid5ce2 = we ourselves desire & w\ld reasonably expect ?is sort ( treatm5t f o!rs4 ,if we c>ri$ ?is s5t5ce always 9 our memories1 %\ld we blaze abroad sc&al\s reports be=e we "k ! tru? ( !m8 & publi% d\btful suspicions ( our neighb\r's guilt8 ,%\ld we black5 8 "* to ! utmo/1 ev5 :]e !re is a real crime1 & make no reasonable all[ances = him8 ,%\ld we p]petually teaze *ildr51 s]vants1 or fri5ds ) old faults1 & make _! follies & misc>riages ! matt] ( our delightful conv]sation8 ,%\ld we c5sure e little deviation f ! tru?1 z h]esy8 ,%\ld we pron\nce ana!mas & curses ^u him t leaves out ( 8 cre$ a few h>d words :i* m5 h inv5t$1 or t diff]s f u 9 ! bus9ess ( meats1 & days1 & c]emonies8 ,we ourselves ?9k x h>d to h d\btful reports ( evil publi%$ conc]n+ u1 & suspicions bl[n up into guilt3 ,we ?9k x h>d if our crimes are aggravat$ to ! utmo/1 & no reasonable all[ances are made3 ,we f9d x v pa9ful to u1 & ?9k x unreasonable to be ev] teaz$ ) ! m5tion ( our =m] follies1 or to h our little diff]5ces f ano!r's fai? or wor%ip to be pron\nc$ h]esy1 & to be cut (f f ! *ur* = x4 ,9 %ort1 if ?is bless$ rule ( our ,savi\r did b m univ]sally obta91 we %\ld nev] p]secute "o ano!r = our disagreem5t 9 op9ion1 = we %\ld !n le>n ?is lesson1 t ano!r has z mu* "r to diff] f me 9 8 s5tim5t1 z ,i h to diff] f him4 ,if ?is rule did b prevail among/ all t own ! *ri/ian "n2 !n tru?1 hone/y & ju/ice1 meekness & love w\ld reign & triumph ?r\gh all ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/1 & ^? vile affections & practices ( pride1 envy1 wra?1 cruelty1 backbit+1 & p]secution w\ld be bani%$ = ev] f among/ u4 ,,ix4 ,x is n only a rule ( equity & love to direct our :ole conduct t[>d our neighb\rs 9 ! social life1 b x is also a rule ( ! highe/ prud5ce ) reg>d to ourselves2 & x promotes our own int]e/ 9 ! be/ mann]3 ,= if we make consci5ce ( treat+ our neighb\rs accord+ to all ! ju/ice & t5d]ness t ?is rule w incl9e u to1 we may reasonably expect ! same k9d & t5d] treatm5t f ^? t are r\nd ab\t u4 ,su* a practice w naturally engage ! greate/ "p ( mank9d on our side1 :5soev] we happ5 to be assault$ or oppress$ by ! sons ( malice or viol5ce4 ,happy is t p]son :o has ga9$ ! love ( mank9d1 by mak+ ! love ( himself a rule & measure ( 8 actions t[>d !m1 & has pi\sly foll[$ t precept ( ! law ( ,god1 ,love ?y neighb\r z ?yself4 ,let u rememb] t we live 9 a *angeable _w1 & ! sc5es ( life are cont9ually %ift+4 ,i am n[ a ma/]1 & 9 possession ( ri*es1 & if ,i treat my s]vant1 or any poor man insol5tly1 ,i may expect ! l insol5t treatm5t if my circum/ances s9k1 & r$uce me to a /ate ( pov]ty or s]vice4 ,b if ,i foll[ ?is gold5 rule ( our ,savi\r1 9 treat+ my inf]iors1 ,i d1 z x 71 ho>d up = myself a treasure ( m]it & b5evol5ce among/ m51 :i* ,i may hope to receive & ta/e (1 9 ! day ( my necessity & di/ress4 ,?us 9 behav+ myself t[>d o!rs accord+ to ?is holy rule ( fri5d%ip1 ,i n only please & obey my ,god & my ,savi\r1 b ,i happily secure my temporal int]e/s also4 ,x4 ,9 ! la/ place1 to m5tion no m4 ,?is rule is fitt$ to make ! :ole _w z happy z ! pres5t /ate ( ?+s w admit4 ,x is n to be describ$ nor conceiv$ :at a multitude ( bless+s & felicities ! practice ( ?is s+le precept w\ld introduce among all mank9d4 ,if we 7 n ?us wrapp$ up entirely 9 self1 9 our own p>ty1 or 9 our own k9dr$1 b c\ld look ^u our neighb\rs z ourselves1 & seek _! advantage toge!r ) our own1 e man w\ld become a diffusive bless+ among/ 8 neighb\rs1 & ! mutual b5efits ( mank9d w\ld scatt] happ9ess ?r\gh all ! _w4 ,9 su* a b5efic5t /ate z ?is1 e man w\ld be1 z x 71 a good angel to all t came )9 ! rea* ( 8 comm]ce2 ?is e>? w\ld be a little image ( heav52 & our pres5t social life among/ m5 w\ld be a =eta/e ( our future happ9ess among sa9ts & angels4 ,9 ^? glori\s regions1 e "o rejoices 9 ! welf>e ( ! :ole community & !y h a d\ble reli% ( _! own p]sonal bless$ness1 by ! pleasure !y take 9 contribut+ to ! bless$ness ( all _! fell[s4 ,?us h ,i giv5 a %ort & v imp]fect acc\nt ( ! excell5cies ( ?is sacr$ rule ( equity & love1 & nam$ "s ( ! advantages x has above mo/ o!r precepts ( morality4 ,x rema9s only t ,i make two or ?ree reflections on s agreeable a subject4 ,reflection ,i4 ,9 :at a comp5di\s me?od has our ,savi\r provid$ = ! practice ( all ! moral duties enjo9$ by ,moses & ! prophets6 ,= he has summ$ !m up 9 a v few words1 & r$uc$ !m to "o %ort rule2 b ! ext5t & compreh5sion ( x is univ]sal1 & almo/ inf9ite4--,?\gh we %\ld =get tw5ty p>ticul> precepts ( love & righte\sness1 yet if ?is be fre% 9 our ?\ghts1 & always ready at h&1 we %all practise all ^? p>ticul> precepts effectually1 by ! m]e influ5ce ( ?is "o g5]al rule4 ,x is true1 x is a real advantage t[>d our practice ( virtue & ju/ice1 to h ! m9d /or$ ) special precepts1 suit$ p>ticul>ly to e case2 b :]e ! memory is defective1 or o!r rules are n le>n$1 ?is gold5 "o w d v mu* t[>ds supply+ ! place ( _m4 ,our ,savi\r himself grants ?is tru?1 :5 he says2 ,?is is ! law & ! prophets4 ,,ii4 ,:at div9e wisdom is manife/$ 9 mak+ ?is gold5 rule ( equity a fundam5tal law1 9 ! two mo/ fam\s religions t ev] ,god appo9t$ to ! *ildr5 ( m52 t is1 ! ,jewi% & ! *ri/ian6 ,love ?y neighb\r z ?yself1 0 a rule appo9t$ to ! ,jews2 ,lev4 xix4 #ah4 ,?is is repeat$ by our ,savi\r2 ,mat4 xix4 #ai4 ,& a happy explication or comm5t on x giv5 9 my text1 ,:atsoev] ye w\ld t m5 %\ld d to y1 d ye ev5 s unto !m2 = ?is is ! law & ! prophets4 ,!re 7 none ( ! hea!n philosoph]s t deliv]$ ?is z a g5]al law1 9 s /rong1 s univ]sal1 & s compreh5sive a mann] z our ,savi\r has done1 ?\gh "o or two ( !m (f]$ "s occasional h9ts ( ! same k9d4 ,b our ,savi\r appo9ts x z ! gr& rule ( social virtue1 among/ all ! subjects ( 8 k+dom2 & he tells u too1 t ?is is ! sum & sub/ance ( ! directions giv5 by ,moses & ! prophets = ! conduct ( m5 t[>d _! fell[-creatures4 ,! wisdom ( ?is precept em95tly appe>s h]e93 ,our bless$ ,"l well knew t self-love w\ld be a p[]ful temptation to m51 to turn !m aside f ! sacr$ laws ( ju/ice1 9 treat+ _! neighb\rs2 & !re=e he wisely takes ?is v pr9ciple ( self-love1 & jo9s x 9 ! consultation ) our reason & consci5ce1 h[ we %\ld c>ry x t[>d our fell[-creatures4 ,?us by 8 div9e prud5ce1 he con/ra9s ev5 ?is selfi% & rebelli\s pr9ciple to assi/ our consci5ces & our rational p[]s1 9 direct+ u h[ to practise ! social duties ( life4 ,x 0 ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god :o gave laws to ,moses = ,israel be=e 8 inc>nation1 & x is he :o is come 9 ! fle%1 z a prea*] ( righte\sness to m51 9 ^! latt] days2 & 9 bo? ^! seasons ( legislature1 he has manife/$ ?is sacr$ wisdom3 ,ye "k ! he>t ( a /rang]1 sai? ! ,"l1 9 8 dictates to ,moses2 ,ex4 xxiii4 #b4 = ye 7 /rang]s 9 ! l& ( ,egypt2 !re=e ?\ %alt n oppress a /rang]4 ,& he gives u /ill ! same g5]al rule = our conduct2 8,look into y\r own he>ts1 consid] :at human nature is1 y "k y are m5 ( l frailty ) o!rs1 enquire :at treatm5t y w\ld reasonably expect f y\r fell[s1 & be sure y practise 9 ! same mann] t[>d !m40 ,,iii4 ,s9ce ! wisdom ( ,*ri/ ?\ght fit to tea* u rules ( equity & righte\sness among/ m51 & has1 z x 71 extract$ ! v s\l & _s ( all social duties1 & summ$ !m up 9 ?is %ort s5t5ce3 ,let n ! disciples ( ,*ri/ =get ?is rule2 nor let ! mo/ em95t & exalt$ *ri/ians ?9k x b5ea? _! /udy & _! practice4 ,! love ( ,god & ,*ri/ is n ! :ole ( our duty1 nor c we be *ri/ians inde$1 if we neglect to love our neighb\r4 ,h[ va9 are all our pret5ces to fai? 9 ,*ri/1 & piety t[>d ,god1 if we gr[ c>eless 9 our conduct t[>d m58 ,all our fanci$ atta9m5ts 9 ! s*ool ( ,*ri/1 h[ are !y disgrac$ & de/roy$1 if we ab&on ?is rule ( moral virtue1 & treat our neighb\rs contr>y to ?is div9e pr9ciple ( equity & love4 ,:at %all we answ] 9 ! great judgm5t-day to an enquir+ ,god1 :5 9 flam+ fire he %all put u 9 m9d3 8,i gave y a pla9 & easy rule ( righte\sness 9 my ^w1 ,i wrote x 9 y\r he>ts also1 9 v legible *>act]s3 ,if y _h b look$ c>efully into y\r consci5ces1 y might h read x !re3 ,b y resolv$ to sacrifice all to y\r lu/s3 y h wrong$ & defraud$ y\r bre?r51 & expos$ y\rselves to my righte\s s5t5ce1 = y\r wilful practice ( unrighte\sness aga9/ s pla9 a law40 ,x is a j rem>k :i* has (t5 be5 made on ?is occasion3 8,! hea!n emp]or ,sev]us %all rise up 9 ! judgm5t ) su* a g5]ation ( *ri/ians1 & condemn !m3 ,= he1 by ! light ( nature1 0 taught highly to rev]5ce ?is precept10 :5 he _h le>n$ x f ! pr(essors ( *ri/ianity4 ,y might read x ^u ! walls ( 8 palace2 x 0 engrav5 !re to gov]n 8 c\rt 9 ! times ( peace2 & x is said1 he c>ri$ x to w> ) him 9 ! bann]s ( 8 army1 t x might regulate 8 conduct1 ^u all milit>y occurr5ces4 ,:at a pity x is t ,sev]us 0 a hea!n6 ,or r :at a %ame & sorr[ x is1 t !re %\ld be s few ( ?is "* 9 ! c\rts1 9 ! armies1 9 ! m>kets1 ! %ops1 & ! families ( *ri/ians8 ,:5 w t bless$ day come1 t %all br+ ?is dep>t$ glory back aga9 to ! *ur* ( ,*ri/8 ,:5 %all ! _s ( fai? & *>ity be p\r$ d[n f on high1 & righte\sness come f heav5 to dwell among u8 ,recollection4--,bless$ ,savi\r1 h[ great is ?y goodness1 to give u s complete1 s pla91 s easy1 & s div9e a rule to squ>e all our actions 9 ! social life6 ,h[ happily ha/ ?\ compriz$ ,moses & ! prophets 9 two %ort l9es1 t is1 ! comm& ( a supreme love to ! ,"l our ,god1 & a love to our neighb\r l t :i* we be> to ourselves8 ,rememb]1 ,o my s\l1 ?is %ort & compreh5sive lesson2 & among/ all ?y duties & zeal t[>d ?y ,god1 =get n ?is rule ( conduct t[>d ?y fell[-creatures4 ,i c nev] compla91 x is too high & h>d = my und]/&+ to appreh5d1 or too tiresome & pa9ful = my memory to reta91 or too burd5some to c>ry x ab\t always ) me4 ,i am conv9c$1 fully conv9c$ ( ! ju/ice ( x3 ,x /rikes ^u my consci5ce ) /rong light & evid5ce1 & sometimes ,i feel ! =ce ( x1 l an inw>d motive1 awak5+ me to ! practice ( all t x enjo9s4 ,o t ,i might ev] live "u its prevail+ influ5ces1 & !n ,i might humbly appeal to ,god1 t ,i h transact$ my affairs ) m51 by ! pr9ciples ( s9c]e godl9ess1 tru? & ju/ice4 ,=give1 ,o my graci\s ,god1 all ! wret*$ in/ances ( my dep>ture f ?is sacr$ law ( equity4 ,?is sacr$ law w awak5 ! s\l to rep5tance1 z well z direct x to duty2 & :atev] /ation ( life ,i am engag$ 91 :atev] rank1 "*1 (fice1 or relation ,i be> 9 ! _w1 or 9 ! *ur* ( ,*ri/2 let me =m all my future conduct by ?is comm& ( my ,savi\r1 let me br+ all my pa/ actions to ?is holy te/1 & let my consci5ce rep5t or rejoice4 ,o h[ bright a lu/re w\ld be ca/ on ! religion ( ,jesus1 & on all ! pr(essors ( x1 if ?is rule 7 always 9 use6 ,b alas6 x lies sil5t 9 our bibles1 & we he> x n2 or x sleeps 9 our bosom & we awake x n1 :5 we h mo/ ne$ ( its assi/ance4 ,we read & we =get ev5 ?is %ort rule ( righte\sness1 & ?us we practice iniquity daily1 & injure our neighb\rs )\t remorse4 ,o wret*$ creatures t we are8 ,h[ great is our neglig5ce & our guilt1 t we d n s mu* z ask our consci5ces hone/ly1 h[ we %\ld treat our fell[-creatures2 b we ask our lu/s & our passions1 we enquire ( our ambition & pride1 our covet\sness1 our wra? & rev5ge1 h[ we %\ld behave to o!rs4 ,reflect1 ,o my s\l1 h[ (t5 ?\ ha/ turn$ aside f ?is bless$ rule ( ?y ,savi\r1 by consult+ ) ! corrupt pr9ciples ( fle% & blood4 ,h[ (t5 ha/ ?\ neglect$ ?is holy precept1 to foll[ ! vici\s cu/oms ( a s9ful _w1 & a deg5]ate age6 ,a deg5]ate age inde$1 t has =got ! practise ( tru? & love6 ,:]e %all we write ?is rule 9 l>ge & gold5 lett]s1 t ! :ole city might read x daily8 ,%all we engrave x on e door1 t all :o pass by may see x8 ,%all x /& fix$ to e po/ ( ! h\se1 t x may direct all y\r dome/ic conduct8 ,%all x meet u at ! entrance ( e %op1 & ?us gu>d our traffic f iniquity1 & sanctify all our comm]ce8 ,%all we make a philact]y ( x1 & we> x on ! bord]s ( our g>m5ts1 t we may nev] put x (f1 unless we lie d[n to sleep1 & _c act8 ,b ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ is ! be/ writ] ( 8 own gold5 rule1 & ! he>t ( man is ! be/ table to receive & be> ?is writ+4 ,o t ! holy ,_s w\ld write ?is sacr$ law ( ju/ice & love m deeply1 m effectually 9 all our he>ts1 t ! religion ( our ,savi\r might look l itself1 all amiable & holy2 & t :ile we give glory to ,god on high1 = 8 sav+ grace1 we might f9d peace & tru? spread+ ?r\gh all ! e>?1 & good-w multipli$ among ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,?us ! w ( ,god w\ld be done on e>?1 z x is 9 heav51 & ! k+dom ( our ,r$eem] come 9 its expect$ glory4 ,am54 ,ev5 s come ,"l ,jesus4 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxxiii4 ,! ,univ]sal ,rule ( ,equity4 ,bless$ ,r$eem]1 h[ div9e1 ,h[ righte\s is ?is rule ( ?9e1 8,nev] to deal ) o!rs worse1 ,?an we w\ld h !m deal ) u40 ,?is gold5 lesson %ort & pla91 ,gives nor ! m9d nor memory pa93 ,& e consci5ce mu/ approve ,?is univ]sal law ( love4 ',tis writt5 9 ea* mortal brea/1 ,:]e all our t5d]e/ wi%es re/2 ,we draw x f our inmo/ ve9s1 ,:]e love to self resides & reigns4 ,is reason ev] at a loss8 ,call 9 self-love to judge ! cause2 ,let our own fonde/ passion %ew ,h[ we %\ld treat our neighb\rs too4 ,h[ bless'd w\ld e nation prove1 ,?us rul'd by equity & love6 ,all w\ld be fri5ds )\t a foe1 ,& =m a p>adise bel[4 ,jesus1 =give u t we keep ,?y sacr$ law ( love asleep2 ,& take our envy1 wra? & pride1 ,^? savage passions1 = our guide4 ,,s]mon ,,xxxiv4 ,! ,atonem5t ( ,*ri/4 ,,rom4 iii4 #be4--,:om ,god ha? set =? to be a propitiation---- ,x is "o ( ! *ief glories ( ! gospel1 t x discov]s a full atonem5t = s9 by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 t x sets be=e u ! reconciliation ( s9n]s to an (f5d$ ,god1 by ! dea? ( 8 own ,son4 ,"o w\ld be ready to wond]1 t any ( ! guilty race ( ,adam %\ld be unwill+ to receive s div9e a discov]y1 or %\ld refuse a bless+ s important4 ,b su* unhappy pr9ciples h prevail$ ov] ! m9ds ( "s m51 & p>ticul>ly ! ,soc9ians 9 ! la/ age1 t !y h be5 cont5t to v5ture _! et]nal hopes on ! m]cy ( ,god1 )\t a dep5dance on ! satisfaction made = s91 by ,jesus ! ,savi\r4 ,!y imag9e ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god came into our _w *iefly to be a tea*] ( grace & duty1 to be an example ( piety & virtue1 to plead ) ,god = s9n]s1 & 9 %ort to d little m ?an any o!r div9e prophet might h be5 employ$ 91 if ! wisdom ( ,god _h s appo9t$ x4 ,!y suppose he yield$ to dea? t he might seal 8 doctr9e ) 8 blood1 & might set u a glori\s patt]n ( suff]+ & dy+1 & !n he l$ ! way to our resurrection1 by 8 own ris+ f ! dead4 ,x is grant$ inde$1 ^! are "s ( ! designs ( ! com+ ( ,*ri/1 "s ( ! necess>y p>ts ( ! bless$ gospel3 ,b x seems to me1 t ?is bless$ gospel is %amefully curtail$1 & depriv$ ( "s ( its mo/ important designs & hon\rs1 if a prop] atonem5t = s9 by ! blood ( ,*ri/ be left out ( x4 ,=give me1 my fell[-*ri/ians1 if ,i sp5d a disc\rse or two on ?is great article ( our common fai?4 ,i ?9k x ( s high a mom5t1 t ,i w\ld fa9 pron\nce & publi% x al\d 9 an age t v]ges t[>ds infidelity2 ,i w\ld glory 9 ! cross ( ,*ri/1 & endeav\r to support ?is doctr9e ) all my p[]4 ,o may none ( ^? :o be> ! *ri/ian "n1 ev] gr[ we>y ( x1 or run back aga9 to ! m]e religion ( nature1 z ?\gh we _h no gospel6 ,i %all n sp9 out my ?\ghts1 or employ y\rs 9 a labori\s enquiry into ! connection ( ! words1 b take !m j z !y lie1 & make ?is pla9 s5t5ce ! f\ndation ( my disc\rse4 ,doctr9e4--,god ha? set =? 8 ,son1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 to be a propitiation = ! s9s ( m54 ,:5 ! apo/le says1 ,god ha? set him =?1 ,*ri/ is pla9ly ! p]son int5d$3 & ?is greek ^w 1 set =?1 d5otes ei!r1 #a4 ,t ,god ha? =e-orda9$ & appo9t$ 8 ,son to become our propitiation by 8 div9e purpose 9 et]nity1 :i* purpose he execut$ "h 9 "t3 ,or1 #b4 ,x int5ds t ,god ha? set him =?1 t is1 propos$ & (f]$ him to ! _w z an atonem5t = ! s9s ( ^? :o tru/ 9 ! m]it ( 8 dea?2 = s ! foll[+ words intimate1 ,god set him =? = a propitiation1 ?r\gh fai? 9 8 blood4 ,i am n solicit\s :i* ( ^! s5ses ! read] w *use2 ei!r ( !m p]fectly agrees ) ! design ( ! apo/le4 ,i w\ld j take a brief notice also1 t "s int]pret]s transpose ! words ( ! text a little1 & read !m ?us1 :om ,god ha? set =? to be a propitiation 9 8 blood ?r\gh fai?1 & ?us !y suppose ! apo/le1 9 ?is v v]se1 decl>es t ,*ri/ aton$ = our s9s by 8 own blood3 ,& if ?is be ! true s5se ( x1 x does b m effectually confirm ! design ( my doctr9e1 :i* is to %ew t ,*ri/1 by 8 bloody dea?1 became a sacrifice to ,god1 9 ord] to make satisfaction = ! crimes ( m54 ,my me?od ( disc\rse %all be ?is3 ,i4 ,to expla9 m at l>ge ! mann] 9 :i* ,i conceive ,*ri/ to become an atonem5t or propitiation = our s9s4--,,ii4 ,to give "s reasons to prove1 t he is orda9$ ( ,god1 & set =? or (f]$ to ! _w "u ?is "*4--,&1 ,,iii4 ,i %all %ew :at glori\s use is made ( ?is doctr9e ?r\gh\t ! :ole *ri/ian life4 ,fir/1 ,let me expla9 ! mann] :]e9 ,*ri/ becomes an atonem5t or propitiation = s94 ,& to r5d] ?is po9t easy to ! l[e/ und]/&+1 ,i w\ld draw x out into ^! propositions3 ,proposition ,i4 ,! great ,god hav+ made man1 appo9t$ to gov]n him by a wise & righte\s law1 :]e9 glory & hon\r1 life & immortality are ! design$ rew>ds = p]fect ob$i5ce2 b tribulation & wra?1 pa9 & dea?1 are ! appo9t$ recomp5ce to s9n]s :o violate 8 law4 ,?is law is 9 a great measure engrav5 on ! he>ts & consci5ces ( all m5 by nature2 at lea/ ! g5]al precepts ( x are writt5 9 ! consci5ce3 ,& mank9d1 by ! light ( nature1 has "s notion also ( ^! p5alties1 viz4 ! indignation & wra? ( ,god on ^? t d evil4 ,& su* z h enjoy$ ! b5efit ( div9e revelation1 9 patri>*al1 ,jewi%1 or *ri/ian times1 h _h mu* cle>] discov]ies !re(4 ,?is might be prov$ at l>ge f ! disc\rse ( ,/4 ,paul2 ,rom4 ii4 #f-af4 comp>$ ) ,rom4 i4 #cb4 ,! hea!ns :o are )\t ! law1 h ! "w ( ! law writt5 9 _! he>ts1 & !y "k1 or might "k1 t ^? :o break x are wor?y ( dea?4 ,,ii4 ,all mank9d h brok5 ! law ( ,god4 ,!re is none righte\s2 no1 n "o2 ,rom4 iii4 #aj4 ,by s9n+ aga9/ ,god1 we h lo/ all pret5ce to ! rew>d ( life1 & immortality1 & glory2 ,rom4 iii4 #bc4 ,all h s9n$ & come %ort ( ! glory ( ,god4 ,& we h also subject$ ourselves to guilt & puni%m5t2 v]se #ai4 ,e m\? is /opp$1 & all ! _w becomes guilty be=e ,god4 ,a s5t5ce ( wra? & dea? is pass$ ^u all m51 = t all h s9n$2 ,rom4 v4 #ab4 & ! be/ ( sa9ts 7 by nature dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 & ! *ildr5 ( wra? ev5 z o!rs2 ,eph4 ii4 #a-c4 ,,iii4 ,god 9 ,8 inf9ite wisdom did n ?9k fit to p>don s9ful man1 )\t "s comp5sation = 8 brok5 law1 "s recomp5ce = ! di%on\r done to 8 gov]nm5t4 ,he did n see x prop] to =give all our guilt )\t "s satisfaction = break+ 8 holy comm&s4 ,i w n ent] into t curi\s enquiry1 :e!r ,god1 consid]$ absolutely z a sov]eign1 c\ld h done x4 ,x is en\gh = u t he ha?1 9 effect1 decl>$ he w\ld n d x1 & t probably = su* reasons z ^!3 #a4 ,if ! ,great ,rul] ( ! _w _h p>don$ ! s9s ( m5 )\t any satisfaction1 !n 8 laws might h seem$ n wor? ! v9dicat+4 ,x might h be5 que/ion$1 :e!r 8 /atutes 7 s wisely contriv$ & fram$1 z to des]ve a v9dication1 if he _h freely =giv5 all rebels t _h brok5 !m1 )\t any consid]ation1 )\t any satisfaction at all4 ,x becomes a wise lawgiv] to see t 8 wisdom 9 fram+ 8 laws1 be n expos$ to di%on\r2 & !re=e 8 laws mu/ be v9dicat$1 :5 !y are brok54 #b4 ,m5 w\ld h be5 tempt$ to p]si/ 9 _! rebellions1 & to repeat _! old (f5ces cont9ually1 if !re _h be5 no v9dication ( ! hon\r ( ! law1 nor any ( ! ?reat5+s ( x _h be5 execut$4 ,!re=e ,god requires a satisfaction = 8 brok5 comm&s1 t 8 subjects might be kept 9 due ob$i5ce1 by an awful fe> ( 8 gov]n+ ju/ice4 ,& x is on ?is acc\nt1 viz4 to det] & fright m5 f s9n+1 & break+ 8 laws1 he ha? giv5 !m an acc\nt 9 :at a sev]e & t]rible mann] he dealt ) angels t s9n$1 he sp>$ !m n2 #b ,pet4 ii4 #d4 b deliv]$ !m to *a9s ( d>kness until ! judgm5t ( ! great day2 ,jude #f4 #c4 ,8 =ms ( gov]nm5t among 8 creatures1 might h appe>$ z a matt] ( small importance3 ,8 ?reat5+s might h be5 c\nt$ a trifl+ & useless =mality1 & m]e va9 t]rors1 if he _h giv5 laws1 & took no c>e :e!r !y 7 obey$ or no3 & if he let ^? creatures t broke !m come (f1 )\t any tok5s ( 8 displeasure1 )\t any rep>ation ( ! hon\r due to 8 law & gov]nm5t3 ,let n s9n]s deceive !mselves ) va9 hopes1 & dress up ! great ,god 9 _! own imag9ations1 z a be+ ( m]e m]cy1 z an ,almighty ,creator1 t keeps no discipl9e or au?ority among 8 creatures2 ,gal4 vi4 #g4 8,be n deceiv$1 ,god is n mock$2 ,he t s[e? to ! fle% %all reap de/ruction40 #d4 ,god _h a m9d to make a v illu/ri\s display1 bo? ( 8 ju/ice & ( 8 grace among mank9d1 :i* %\ld be ! solemn spectacle & ! wond] ( o!r worlds besides ?is1 ev5 ! _w ( angels1 pr9cipalities & p[]s2 & !re=e he ha? design$ 8 grace & 8 ju/ice %\ld mutually set =? ea* o!r1 9 8 transactions ) s9ful man3 ,on ?is acc\nt he w\ld n p>don s91 )\t a satisfaction2 b he ?\ght fit to require & dem& t s9 be puni%$1 & t ! hon\r ( ! law be repair$ to ! full1 t 8 ju/ice might %9e 9 full glory3 ,& at ! same "t1 9 ord] to display 8 ri* m]cy1 he w\ld f9d out a way to save multitudes ( ^! rebelli\s creatures4 ,^!1 & o!r reasons1 inf9itely sup]ior to all our ?\ghts1 might be 9 ! div9e m9d1 :y ,god w\ld n p>don s9n]s )\t a satisfaction4 ,,iv4 ,man1 poor s9ful man1 is n able to make any satisfaction to ,god = 8 own s9s1 by 8 utmo/ lab\rs ( future ob$i5ce3 ,= all t he c d = "t to come1 is b m]e necess>y duty1 if he _h n s9n$ at all2 & !re=e ?is c nev] make any recomp5ce to ! gov]n+ ju/ice ( ,god1 = 8 pa/ transgressions4 ,x is a mo/ /range va9 doctr9e ( ! papi/s1 t "s p]sons are su* great sa9ts1 t !y d works ( h]oic virtue beyond :at !y are requir$ to d2 & ^! !y call works ( sup]]ogation1 :]eby !y c m]it "s fav\rs at ! h&s ( ,god1 n only = !mselves1 b = _! neighb\rs too4 ,/range doctr9e inde$1 made up ( folly1 pride1 & absurdity6 ,our be/ s]vices are s mu* due to ,god1 t if any man c\ld practise complete righte\sness1 & fulfil ! law ( ,god con/antly ?r\gh all 8 life1 x w\ld n make am5ds = "o pa/ (f5ce1 nor m]it any fav\r ( ,god = a crim9al creature4 ,b1 alas6 man is s f> f be+ able to fulfil p]fect righte\sness = "t to come1 t 9 ?is fall5 /ate1 he c d no?+ t is truly good3 he broke ! law ( ,god 9 days pa/1 & he goes on to break x daily & h\rly4 ,8 und]/&+ is gr[n s d>k1 8 w s p]v]se1 & 8 affections & appetites s corrupt & vici\s1 by 8 dep>ture f ,god1 t he _c answ] ! pres5t dem&s ( duty2 mu* less c he br+ an (f]+ ( righte\sness to atone = pa/ iniquities4 8,we are by nature dead 9 trespasses & s9s40 ,v4 ,nei!r c ?is guilty1 wret*$ creature man1 make any satisfaction to ! brok5 law ( ,god by 8 suff]+s1 any m ?an by 8 do+s4 ,= ! p5alty ( ! law is tribulation & angui% ( s\l & body1 ! wra? ( ,god & dea?3 & h[ f> ?is dreadful s5t5ce rea*es1 :at mis]ies are impli$ 9 x1 & h[ long ! execution ( x mu/ cont9ue1 :o c tell8 ,?is we "k1 t ,god himself1 :o sees ! full evil1 & complete des]t or dem]it ( s91 ha?1 9 "s places ( scripture1 ?reat5$ et]nal puni%m5t ( s9n]s4 ,& if we may v5ture to judge conc]n+ ! greatness ( ! guilt1 & dem]it ( our (f5ces aga9/ ,god1 by ! same rules1 by :i* reason tea*es u to judge ( ! guilt & dem]it ( an (f5ce aga9/ our fell[-creatures1 we mu/ say ! guilt ( s9 is inf9ite2 & !re=e ! puni%m5t due to a s9n+ creature is ev]la/+1 because he _c any o!r way su/a9 puni%m5t equal to 8 inf9ite dem]it ( s94 ,among m5 ! crime is always aggravat$ 9 proportion to ! p]son1 aga9/ :om x is committ$3 ,!re=e any (f5ce aga9/ a fa!r1 or a k+1 has mu* m guilt 9 x1 & is m sev]ely puni%$1 ?an ! same (f5ce committ$ aga9/ an inf]ior1 or an equal4 ,an attempt ^u ! life ( a neighb\r1 is puni%$ ,) imprisonm5t or a f9e3 ,b an attempt made on ! life ( a k+ des]ves dea?4 ,n[ ! great ,god our ,creator1 be+ a k+ ( inf9ite glory & maje/y1 inf9itely sup]ior to 8 creature man1 e (f5ce aga9/ ?is ,god1 has a sort ( inf9ity 9 x#cd3 ,& ,god may dem& satisfaction equal to ! (f5ce1 t is inf9ite1 :i* poor s9ful man c nev] pay1 s z to out-live ! paym5t4 ,on ?is acc\nt1 he is expos$ to ! execution ( ! s5t5ce ( ,god = ev]3 ,8 puni%m5t has no end4 ,p]haps ?is w be c\nt$ an old-fa%ion$ argum5t1 & n s g5]ally receiv$ 9 our day1 z x 0 9 ! days ( our fa!rs3 ,!re=e ,i h exam9$ x afre% ) all ! skill ,i h1 & hav+ survey$ ! objections :i* are rais$ aga9/ x1 ,i ?9k !y are n h>d to be answ]$3 ,&1 aft] all1 s f> z ,i c judge 9 a may ( reason+ ^u :at scripture has reveal$1 ?is argum5t seems to h weight & /r5g? 9 x /ill4 ,7 x n = ! supposition ( ! inf9ite guilt & dem]it ( s91 ,i d n s pla9ly see ! ju/ice or equity ( ,god 9 prep>+ ev]la/+ *a9s ( d>kness1 & et]nal fire1 = ! devil & 8 angels1 z a prop] puni%m5t due to _! fir/ act ( rebellion aga9/ him1 & because !y kept n _! own fir/ e/ate#ce2 ,jude #f4 ,nor inde$ d ,i see su* evid5t reason1 :y s9n]s among m5 %\ld be ?reat5$ ) et]nal puni%m5ts1 & puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction1 z a legal p5alty due to pa/ s9s2 ,mat4 xxv4 #df4 & #b ,!ss4 i4 #i4 :i* s9s 7 done p]haps 9 a few days or h\rs1 unless ^u a supposition t all (f5ces committ$ aga9/ ! inf9ite maje/y ( ,god1 h a sort ( inf9ite dem]it 9 !m4 ,i beg leave to add ?is "o ?\ght m1 & t is1 if s9 has n a sort ( inf9ite dem]it 9 x1 ,i _c see :y man himself1 by "s ye>s ( p5al suff]+s1 might n make full atonem5t = 8 own s9s3 ,b ! language & curr5t ( scripture seems to repres5t s9ful man z = ev] lo/ to all hope 9 himself1 & !n ! necessity ( a ,m$iator appe>s ) evid5ce & glory4 ,,vi4 ,?\gh man be incapable to satisfy = 8 own violation ( ! law1 ei!r by 8 ob$i5ce or 8 puni%m5t1 & s to re/ore himself to ! fav\r ( ,god1 yet ,god w\ld n suff] all mank9d to p]i%4 ,!re=e out ( 8 abundant m]cy1 he appo9t$ 8 own ,son to und]take ?is "w4 ,8 own1 8 only begott5 ,son1 :o is ! brightness ( 8 ,fa!r's glory1 & :o lay 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r be=e all worlds1 8 ,son :o 0 "o ) ! ,fa!r1 by a communion ( ! godhead1 & :o is himself1 on ?is acc\nt1 call$ ,god ov] all1 bless$ = ev]2 ?is well-belov$ ,son ( ,god is orda9$ & appo9t$ to be ! great ,reconcil] betwe5 ,god & man4 ,,vii4 ,because ,god int5d$ to make a full display ( ! t]rors ( 8 ju/ice1 & 8 div9e res5tm5t = ! violation ( 8 law2 !re=e he appo9t$ 8 own ,son to satisfy = ! brea* ( x1 by becom+ a prop] sacrifice ( expiation or atonem5t3 ,n[1 bo? among ,jews & hea!ns1 ! orig9al notion & design ( an expiatory sacrifice1 is1 :5 "s o!r creature or p]son is put 9 ! room or place ( ! transgressor1 & ! puni%m5t or pa9 due to ! transgressor is transf]r$ to t o!r p]son or creature4 ,!re=e bea/s 7 sla9 = ! (f5ces ( m51 :o 7 suppos$ to des]ve dea?4 ,& :5 any p]son became a surety = a city or nation t 0 defil$ ) s91 among ! hea!ns1 t p]son 0 sub/itut$ 9 _! room1 & s devot$ to dea?4 ,s ! ,son ( ,god became a surety = s9ful m53 ,x pleas$ ! ,fa!r to make him _! sacrifice1 & sub/itut$ him 9 _! /ead3 ,god orda9$ t he %\ld put himself into _! circum/ances1 z f> z 0 possible1 ) a due condesc5d5cy to 8 sup]ior "*1 & t he %\ld su/a91 z ne> z possible1 ! v same pa9s & p5alties :i* s9ful man _h incurr$4 ,s9ce tribulation & angui% ( s\l & body1 a s5se ( ! wra? ( ,god1 & dea?1 7 ! appo9t$ p5alties ( ! s9 ( man2 !re=e he det]m9$ t 8 own ,son %\ld pass ?r\gh all ^!3 ,& s9ce ! law curses all t cont9ue n 9 all ! comm&s ( x1 !re=e ,*ri/ 0 made a curse = u1 t he might r$eem u f ! curse ( ! law2 ,gal4 iii4 #aj-ac4 ,h]eby he gave a mo/ awful & s5sible demon/ration to ?is visible _w ( mank9d1 & p]haps1 mu* m to ! invisible _w ( angels & devils1 h[ dreadful a ?+ x is to break ! law ( a ,god1 :at inf9ite evil is conta9$ 9 s91 & at :at a t]rible rate x mu/ be expiat$ & aton$ =4 ,,viii4 ,! ,son ( ,god be+ immortal1 c\ld n su/a9 all ^! p5alties ( ! law :i* man _h brok51 )\t tak+ ! mortal nature ( man ^u him1 )\t assum+ fle% & blood3 ,?us 8 inc>nation 0 necess>y1 t he might be a m prop] surety1 sub/itute1 & repres5tative ( man :o _h s9n$2 & t he might be capable ( suff]+ pa91 & angui%1 & dea? itself1 9 ! room & /ead ( s9ful m54 ,x 0 because ! *ildr5 :o 7 giv5 to ,*ri/2 ,heb4 ii4 #ac1 #ad4 because ^! *ildr5 7 p>tak]s ( fle% & blood1 !re=e he himself also took "p ( ! same1 t ?r\gh dea? he might r$eem !m1 t by 8 own dy+ he might make atonem5t = _! s9s2 ,heb4 x4 #e4 ,sacrifice & (f]+ ( bea/s1 ?\ w\ld/ n accept z equival5t = ! s9s ( m53 ,b a body ha/ ?\ prep>$ me1 sai? our ,"l1 t m5 might be r$eem$ by ! (f]+ ! body ( ,*ri/1 once = all2 v]4 #aj4 ,x 0 9 ! prospect ( ! ,son ( ,god becom+ man1 by tak+ fle% & blood ^u him1 t ,god spake ?us to ,david2 ,ps4 lxxxix4 #ai4 8,i h exalt$ "o *os5 out ( ! p2 t is1 out ( mank9d3 ,i h laid help ^u "o t is mighty3 ,& :5 he 0 f\nd 9 fa%ion z a man20 ,phil4 ii4 #aj4 ,god laid on him ! iniquities ( u all by imputation2 ,is4 liii4 #e1 #f4 ev5 z ! s9s1 & iniquities1 & trespasses ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel 7 laid on ! head ( ! goat ( old1 by ! confession & h& ( ,a>on2 ,lev4 xvi4 #ba4 ,:5 ! guilt 0 ?us transf]r$ to him1 z f> z x 0 possible = ! ,son ( ,god to su/a9 x1 he !n became liable to puni%m5t2 & inde$ t seems to me to be ! true/ & ju/e/ idea ( transf]r$ or imput$ guilt1 viz4 :5 a surety is accept$ to suff] 9 ! room ( ! (f5d]1 !n ! pa9 or p5alty is due to him by cons5t3 ,& z ?is is ! true orig9al & f\ndation ( expiatory sacrifices1 z ,i h %ewn be=e1 s ?is seems to be ! f\ndation ( t p>ticul> mann]1 :]e9 scripture tea*es u ?is doctr9e3 8,he t knew no s9 0 made s9 = u1 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 him20 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 8,8 own self b>e our s9s 9 8 own body on ! tree20 #a ,pet4 ii4 #bd4 8,! *a/isem5t or puni%m5t ( our peace 0 ^u him1 & by 8 /ripes we are heal$20 ,is4 liii4 #e4 ,& 9 _m o!r places ( scripture we read ! same sort ( language4 ,?is doctr9e is support$ ) great /r5g?1 by ! mo/ le>n$ & pi\s ,dr4 ,ow51 9 8 %ort treatise ( ! satisfaction ( ,*ri/4 ,^u ?is acc\nt1 ?\gh ,god ! ,fa!r 0 nev] truly angry ) 8 belov$ ,son1 yet x pleas$ ! ,fa!r to bruise him1 :5 he /ood 9 ! room ( guilty creatures4 ,! ,fa!r himself put him to grief1 & made 8 s\l an (f]+ = s92 ,is4 liii4 #aj4 ,!n ! ,son ( ,god began to be sore amaz$1 & v heavy at ! approa*+ deluge ( ?is sorr[2 ,m>k xiv4 #cc4 ,! ,fa!r =sook him = a season1 )drew 8 com=table influ5ces1 & gave him "s su* exquisite sight & s5se ( t indignation & wra? t 0 due to s91 z fill$ 8 holy s\l ) angui%1 88 s\l 0 exce$+ sorr[ful ev5 unto dea?20 ,mat4 xxvi4 #ch4 ,:ile 8 body sweat drops ( blood 9 ! g>d53 ,& at la/ he p\r$ out 8 s\l to dea?1 & 8gave 8 life a ransom = _m3 he reconcil$ u to ,god by ! blood ( 8 cross20 ,col4 i4 #bj4 ,?\gh we all[ ! human nature ( ,*ri/ to be ! highe/1 ! noble/1 & be/ ( creatures1 & 9 t s5se might be wor? t5 ?\s& ( u3 yet if s9 has an inf9ite evil 9 x1 !n no m]e creature1 by all 8 suff]+s1 c\ld make complete & equal satisfaction = s93 ,b :5 ! ,son ( ,god1 :o is "o ) ! ,fa!r1 takes fle% & blood ^u him1 & becomes ,god manife/ 9 ! fle%1 "h ,god & man are unit$ 9 "o complex p]son1 & h]eby we enjoy an all-suffici5t ,savi\r1 a ,reconcil] beyond all exception1 a ,sacrifice ( atonem5t1 equal to ! guilt ( our transgressions4 ,& s f> z ,i c judge1 x is on ?is acc\nt "o apo/le says2 ,acts xx4 #bh4 8,god r$eem$ ! *ur* ) 8 own blood2 & ano!r ass]ts1 ,h]eby p]ceive we ! love ( ,god1 t he laid d[n 8 life = u20 #a ,john iii4 #af4 ,& ,i d n yet see suffici5t reason :y t expression ( ,/4 ,paul2 ,heb4 ix4 #ad4 may n be ref]r$ to ! same s5se4 8,h[ mu* m %all ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :o ?r\gh ! et]nal ,_s (f]$ himself )\t spot to ,god1 purge y\r consci5ce1 c40 ,if ! et]nal ,_s signify ! div9e nature or godhead1 :i* dwelt bodily 9 ! man ,jesus1 !n ! dignity ( 8 complete p]son is made ! f\ndation ( ! value ( 8 blood4 ,?is dignity ( ! godhead :i* 0 p]sonally unit$ to ! man :o suff]$1 spreads an inf9ite value ov] 8 suff]+s & m]it3 ,& ?is r5d]s !m equal to t inf9ite guilt & dem]it ( s91 :i* w\ld h ext5d$ ! puni%m5t ( man to ev]la/+ ages4 ,! inf9ite dignity ( ! p]son suff]+1 answ]s to ! inf9ite dignity ( ! p]son (f5d$1 & s takes away ! necessity ( ! ev]la/+ duration ( x4 ,?us our bless$ ,m$iator1 ! man ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 :om dwells all ! fulness ( ! godhead bodily1 fulfill$ ! righte\s dem&s ( ! law1 & suff]$ ! p5alties due to our s9s4 ,he magnifi$ 8 ,fa!r's law 9 ?is mann]1 & made x hon\rable1 beyond :at all ! sons ( ,adam c\ld d by _! utmo/ suff]+s4 ,?us ! ju/ice ( ,god %9es mo/ glori\sly 9 ! suff]+s ( 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/3 ,?us ! great ,god v9dicat$ 8 own "*1 z a wise & righte\s law-giv]1 be=e ! face ( m5 & angels1 9 ! angui% & dea? ( 8 own ,son3 ,he gave a mo/ awful & =midable assurance1 t he 0 n a ,god to be trifl$ )1 & t ! s9 ( 8 creatures %\ld n g unpuni%$4 ,he t sp>$ n 8 own ,son1 :5 he /ood 9 ! room ( s9n]s1 w nev] sp>e guilty rebels t p]si/ 9 _! rebellions4 ,?us f> we see h[ ,*ri/ became a sacrifice ( atonem5t4 ,,ix4 ,god1 ! great ,rul] ( ! _w1 hav+ receiv$ su* ample satisfaction = s91 by ! suff]+s ( 8 own ,son1 c hon\rably =give 8 creature man1 :o 0 ! transgressor4 ,!re is s glori\s a rep>ation made to ! hon\r ( 8 righte\s & brok5 law1 t he c p>don s9n]s )\t di%on\r to himself1 & 8 gov]nm5t4 ,he c glorify 8 ju/ice & 8 m]cy1 at once1 9 a mo/ exub]ant & illu/ri\s mann]1 s9ce 8 own ,son has become a prie/ ( atonem5t1 & (f]$ up himself z a sacrifice1 to make propitiation = s93 ,he c decl>e 8 righte\sness1 ?\gh he passes by a ?\s& (f5ces t are pa/1 & c %ew himself1 j to 8 own law & gov]nm5t1 at ! same "t t he =gives millions ( s9s2 & is a ju/ifi] ( him :o believe? 9 ,jesus2 ,rom4 iii4 #be1 #bf4 ,x4 ,i might add 9 ! la/ place1 s9ce my text intimates x1 t z ! great ,god 9 8 et]nal c\nsels1 appo9t$ 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ to und]take ?is difficult & glori\s "w1 = ! salvation ( s9ful m51 s 9 ! days ( ! gospel he has1 9 ! mo/ pla9 & explicit mann]1 (f]$ ?is reconciliation to s9n]s :o return to ,god by ! m$iation ( ,jesus ,*ri/3 ,he has propos$ peace to ^? :o are s9c]ely desir\s to be reconcil$ to ,god1 & to h all enmity done away on bo? sides2 to ^? :o tru/ 9 ! virtue ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 z ! f\ndation ( ?is div9e peace betwe5 ,god & !m1 or 9 ! language ( my text1 to ^? :o h fai? 9 8 blood4 ,b let x be rememb]$1 t ?is desire to be reconcil$1 mu/ proce$ f a pa9ful s5se ( s91 t makes a sep>ation betwe5 ,god & ! s\l3 ,?is implies s9c]e rep5tance 9 ! nature ( x4 ,x mu/ be su* a fai? 9 ,jesus & 8 sacrifice1 z works p[]fully by holy love1 & produces all ! good fruits ( religion 9 ! he>t & life4 ,all fai? is useless to atta9 peace ) ,god1 unless x c>ries 9 x ! spr+s & se$s ( love & hol9ess4 ,?\gh we are ju/ifi$ by fai?1 yet x mu/ n be a m]e bold presumption1 b a liv+ fai?1 :i* w appe> 9 its fruits4 ,?us ,i h endeav\r$ to p]=m ! fir/ ?+ ,i propos$1 & t 0 to %ew 9 :at mann] ,i conceive ( ! ,son ( ,god becom+ an atonem5t = ! s9s ( m54 ,f> be x f me1 to imag9e t e "o mu/ believe ^! ?+s j aft] ! same ord]1 & 9 ! same mann] 9 :i* ,i h le>n$ to conceive ( !m3 ,sev]al le>n$ & pi\s m5 h expla9$ ! mann] ( ?is atonem5t 9 ano!r way3 ,b !y agree 9 ! doctr9e ( a prop] satisfaction = s94 ,diff]5t p]sons behold ! repres5tation ( ^! great & important ?+s ( *ri/ianity 9 diff]5t lights3 ,& ?\gh1 accord+ to my measure ( k 9 ! scripture1 ?is mann] ( conception ( ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ seems mo/ agreeable to ! ^w ( ,god1 yet1 ,i am fully p]suad$1 ,god has nev] made salvation to dep5d ^u a nice exactness ( s5tim5t ab\t ! m]e ord] ( rang+ ^! div9e discov]ies1 or ab\t ! precise logical relations ( ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 to our s9s1 or to our p>don4 ,:osoev] s9c]ely confesses & rep5ts ( s91 & tru/s 9 ! all-suffici5t atonem5t & sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 to remove ! guilt ( x1 has abundant assurance f scripture1 t ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ w cleanse him f all s91 & t ! ,son ( ,god has be51 & w be 8 ,high-prie/1 to reconcile him to ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,! ,recollection4--,x becomes me n[ to reflect on :at ,i h he>d ?is day4 ,! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ is "o ( ! *ief glories1 & mo/ surpris+ wond]s ( my religion3 ,x is ! gr\nd ( my hope1 x is ! v life ( my s\l4 ,"h ,i h be5 le>n+ ! sev]al transactions ( ! great ,god1 ! ,creator & ,rul] ( ! _w1 ) all ! *ildr5 ( m5 f ! beg9n+ ( _! creation4 ,! light ( nature in=ms me 9 an imp]fect mann]1 & ! scripture ) mu* bright] evid5ce assures me1 t ,i 0 made "u ! law1 & n born to live at r&om1 accord+ to ! wild dictates ( appetite & passion4 ,i am in=m$ also1 my ,creator has gu>d$ ! hon\r ( 8 law ) indignation & wra?1 ) pa9 ( ! fle%1 & angui% ( ! m9d1 & dea? itself1 z ! p5alties to be inflict$ on ^? t break x4 ,a law div9ely wise & righte\s1 & a sanction ( solemn & div9e t]ror6 ,b1 alas6 ,i am "o ( ! s9ful guilty race ( man4 ,my v nature is corrupt1 my p[]s ( action are unholy1 & ,i h brok5 ! law ( my ,god 9 a ?\s& in/ances4 ,my consci5ce condemns me1 my m\? is /opp$1 ,i am guilty be=e ,god1 ,i lie "u ! s5t5ce ( 8 condemn+ law by nature1 & am by nature a *ild ( disob$i5ce1 & a *ild ( wra?4 ,x is a glori\s in/ance ( div9e m]cy & =be>ance1 t he has n execut$ ! sev]ities ( 8 law ^u me long ago3 ,x is ri* m]cy & adorable pati5ce t my fle% & _s h n be5 fill$ ) all ^! t]rors1 t ,i am n made z wret*$ z ,i h be5 rebelli\s4 ,nor c ,i expect1 t ! great & t]rible ,god1 :o s5t 8 indignation ^u angels :5 !y s9n$1 turn$ !m out ( heav51 & *a9$ !m 9 d>kness1 %\ld =give all my inf9ite (f5ces1 )\t "s rep>ation made = ! hon\r ( 8 brok5 law4 ,he is a great ,god inde$1 8 maje/y is trem5d\s1 & e ?+ t belongs to him mu/ h its due hon\r4 ,if ,i lab\r ) all my p[]s to make him "s recomp5ce = my pa/ iniquities by new ob$i5ce1 ,i f9d x is impossible4 ,! be/ ( my righte\snesses are all defective3 ,my holie/ s]vices want "s =giv5ess z well z my wilful s9s4 ,nor c ,i suff] ! puni%m5t due to my iniquities1 )\t be+ = ev] mis]able4 ,all ! doors ( hope are %ut aga9/ me1 nor by ! utmo/ ef=t & lab\r ( my own p[]s1 c ,i f9d a way to escape3 ,if ,i am left to myself 9 ?is /ate1 ,i mu/ despair & p]i%4 ,b bless$1 = ev] bless$ be ! m]cy ( my ,god1 t he has s5t 8 own ,son to take fle% & blood ^u him4 ,he has s5t him 9 ! lik5ess ( s9ful fle% to become a sacrifice = s91 to su/a9 ! sorr[s :i* ,i c\ld nev] su/a91 & to provide a lav] ( 8 own blood to cleanse u f all s94 ,"l1 ,i humbly approa* ?is sacr$ lav]1 to wa% away ! defilem5ts ( my s\l4 ,*ri/ is become a sacrifice to div9e ju/ice1 9 ! room & /ead ( m54 ,& he is also our great ,high-prie/3 ,= he (f]$ himself up to ! /rokes ( ju/ice1 & ! p5al dem&s ( ! law ( ,god1 & !reby he ha? %ewn himself to be a prie/ ( reconciliation4 ,h[ adorable is ?is contrivance6 ,h[ amaz+ is ?is love6 ,h[ %\ld s9n]s be surpriz$ ) a s5se ( ?is ab\nd+ grace6 ,"h ,i behold ! ,son ( ,god /oop+ d[n f ! height ( 8 glory1 to become a mortal man1 surr\nd$ ) fle% & sorr[s3 ,i behold ! fir/ fav\rite ( heav51 ! fir/ belov$ ,son leav+ ! bosom ( 8 ,fa!r1 & ! fulness ( cele/ial joys1 t he might unite himself to our feeble nature1 & ta/e ! angui% & ! sm>t t our rebelli\s _h des]v$4 ,i behold him =sak5 ( 8 ,fa!r1 & ly+ "u ! weight & t]ror ( "s unkn[n discov]ies & impressions ( t div9e indignation & wra? t 0 due to s9n]s2 unkn[n impressions inde$1 t /ruck ! ,son ( ,god ) amazem5t1 & made 8 s\l exce$+ sorr[ful ev5 to dea?4 ,& 0 all ?is = my s9s1 ,o my ,savi\r2 ,did/ ?\ su/a9 ^! heavy suff]+s f ! h& ( ,god1 t su* a rebel z ,i might be reconcil$8 ,yes1 all ?is = my s9s1 if ,i am f\nd a s9c]e believ] on ! ,son ( ,god4 ,enquire n[1 ,o my s\l1 do/ ?\ believe 9 ,*ri/8 ,ha/ ?\ se5 ?y heavy guilt1 & ?y dang] ( et]nal dea?8 ,ha/ ?\ be5 we>y & heavy lad5 ) a s5se ( ?y pa/ iniquities8 ,ha/ ?\ be5 pa9$ at ?y he>t "u ! pres5t p[] ( indwell+ s93 ,& ha/ ?\ fl$ = refuge to ! hope set be=e !e 9 ! gospel8 ,ha/ ?\ joyfully receiv$ ,jesus ! ,savi\r by fai? 9 8 blood8 by a liv+ & active fai?8 ,ha/ ?\ committ$ ?yself to him1 to be deliv]$ f ! reign ( s91 z well z f ! condemnation ( x8 ,!n maye/ ?\ jo9 ) ! bless$ apo/le1 & speak 9 ! language ( fai?1 ,he lov$ me1 & gave himself = me8 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,let me m$itate aga9 ! sorr[s & agonies ( my de>1 my ador$ ,r$eem]4 ,inf9ite agonies & sorr[s1 beyond all ! p[]s ( language4 ,is my he>t made ( /one1 t x c he> su* an hi/ory & n melt )9 me1 h ,i no t5d] "p )9 me to ble$ at ! rehe>sal ( su* angui%1 & su* love8 ,bless$ ,jesus smite ! rock ( my he>t1 & let x p\r out new /reams ( rep5tance & affectionate gratitude4 ,i 0 dead1 & ! ,son ( ,god gave himself up to dea?1 9 ord] to raise me to life aga94 ,i 0 a traitor & an enemy1 & he ha? su/a9$ ! arr[s ( ! ,almighty to reconcile me to 8 ,fa!r1 & turn away 8 inf9ite indignation4 ,my great ,high-prie/ has (f]$ up himself a bloody sacrifice = me1 t my guilt might be =giv51 & cancell$ = ev]4 ,?9k1 ,o my s\l1 /udy1 contrive1 speak1 :at wilt ?\ r5d] to ! ,"l = su* a/oni%+ condesc5sion1 & su* unexampl$ grace4 ,h[ wilt ?\ %[ ?y ine/imable value ( 8 atonem5t8 ,:at does he require ( !e1 b to keep ^? g>m5ts clean1 :i* he has wa%$ 9 s ri* a f\nta9 z 8 own blood8 ,& %all ,i ev] wilfully indulge ! practice ( s9 aga91 & return to my old defilem5ts8 ,%all ,i ev] cons5t to break ! law ( my ,god8 ,h ,i n se5 ! dreadful nature & dismal effects ( x1 9 ! agonies & dea? ( my de>e/ ,"l8 ,:at %all ,i d t ,i may nev] s9 m8 ,"l1 ,i _c pres]ve myself f ! fatal infection1 :ile ,i dwell 9 a _w :]e s9 reigns all ar\nd me1 9 a _w t lies 9 wick$ness2 & :ile ,i am s ne>ly alli$ to fle% & blood1 :]e folly1 vice1 & s9 run ?r\gh e ve9 to my he>t4 ,jesus1 ,i commit myself afre% to ?y c>e1 ?\ wilt save ! s\l t ?\ ha/ pur*as$ at s de> a rate2 ?\ wilt accept & save a return+ p5it5t4 ,"h ,i devote my life1 my self1 my fle% & _s1 & all my p[]s to ?y ob$i5ce1 & ! purposes ( ?y glory = ev] & ev]3 ,my s\l looks up to !e ) an eye ( humble confid5ce1 & my fai? & hope re/ on ?y ev]la/+ love4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxxiv4 ,! ,atonem5t ( ,*ri/4 ,h[ is our nature spoil'd by s96 ,yet nature ne'er ha? f\nd ,! way to make ! consci5ce clean1 ,or heal ! pa9ful w\nd4 ,9 va9 we seek = peace ) ,god ,by me?ods ( our own2 ,jesus !re's no?+ b ?y blood ,c br+ u ne> ?y ?rone4 ,! ?reat'n+s ( ! brok5 law ,impress our s\ls ) dread3 ,if ,god 8 sword ( v5geance draw1 ,x /rikes our spirits dead4 ,b ?y illu/ri\s sacrifice ,ha? answ]$ ^! dem&s2 ,& peace & p>don f ! skies ,come d[n by ,jesus' h&s4 ,"h all ! anci5t types agree1 ,! alt> & ! lamb3 ,& prophets 9 _! visions see ,salvation ?r\gh 8 "n4 ',tis by ?y dea? we live1 ,o ,"l3 ',tis on ?y cross we re/3 ,= ev] be ?y love ador'd1 ,?y "n = ev] ble/4 ,footnote #cd3 ,e circum/ance t aggravates any crime1 mu/ aggravate x 9 a degree proportionable to t circum/ance2 o!rwise we c\ld nev] det]m9e :at is ! degree ( ?is aggravation1 nor adju/ ! puni%m5t 9 proportion to x4 ,on ?is acc\nt1 if ! crime he committ$ aga9/ ,god1 an inf9ite be+1 ! guilt mu/ be inf9itely aggravat$4 ,footnote #ce3 ,i grant1 #a4 ,t _! cont9ual p]si/5ce & ob/9acy 9 s9ful practices1 may naturally r5d] !m cont9ually mis]able2 & #b4 ,?is cont9u$ ob/9acy may also1 9 a legal s5se1 m]it cont9ual new puni%m5t4 ,& p]haps1 on ^! two reasons1 ! actual et]nity ( hell may be ju/ly support$4 ,b unless we suppose e wilful rebellion aga9/ ! inf9ite ,maje/y ( ,god1 to h also a sort ( inf9ite evil 9 x1 ,i d n see t ev]la/+ *a9s1 & et]nal fire1 are a prop] des]v$ puni%m5t1 legally due to _! fir/ rebellion1 t is1 to "o act ( s94 ,,s]mon ,,xxxv4 ,! ,atonem5t ( ,*ri/4 ,,rom4 iii4 #be4--,:om ,god ha? set =? to be a propitiation---- ,hav+ expla9$ ! mann] 9 :i* ,*ri/ is a propitiation = s92 ,i come 9 ! second place to propose "s reasons to ev9ce ! tru? ( ?is doctr9e1 namely1 ,t ,god ha? orda9$ 8 ,son ,jesus to be our propitiation or sacrifice ( atonem5t4 ,& "h ,i %all proce$ by degrees1 f "s app>5t probabilities1 to m evid5t & conv9c+ pro(s4 ,i4 ,! fir/ reason ,i %all give = x is ?is1 t an atonem5t = s91 & an effectual me?od to answ] ! dem&s ( an (f5d$ ,god1 is ! fir/ great bless+ :i* guilty mank9d /ood 9 ne$ (3 b ! p[]s ( nature c\ld nev] procure x1 nor c\ld ! light ( reason ev] %ew !m h[ to obta9 x3 ,n[ x is ! design ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/ to supply ! wants & defici5cies ( guilty nature1 t is bo? impot5t & bl9d2 x is to introduce an effectual reconciliation betwe5 ,god & s9n]s2 x is to po9t out an atonem5t to !m1 answ]able to _! guilt1 :i* !y want$1 & to discov] a solid f\ndation = peace4 ,?is is done 9 ! dea? ( ,*ri/4 ,a few easy reflections ( natural consci5ce1 w acqua9t all ! ?9k+ "p ( m5 t !y are s9n]s1 t !y h (f5d$ ! great & glori\s ,god :o made !m3 ,& ^? t h read ! hi/ories ( mank9d1 & h survey$ di/ant nations & pa/ ages1 h f\nd ?is to be almo/ ! univ]sal enquiry ( m51 8,:at %all we d to pacify ! ang] ( t ,god1 aga9/ :om we h s9n$80 ,! hea!n _w _h an awful notion ( ! v5geance ( heav54 ,h5ce arose endless =ms ( sup]/ition3 ,h[ _m long & co/ly c]emonies1 :at pa9ful & bloody rites ( wor%ip h be5 inv5t$ & practis$ by m51 to make "s comp5sation = _! crimes8 ,all ! craft & contrivance ( _! prie/s1 c\ld nev] h prevail$ ) ! bulk ( mank9d1 to take su* yokes ( bondage ^u !m1 if !re _h n be5 some?+ 9 natural consci5ce1 :i* want$ an atonem5t & peace to be made ) heav51 f a s5se ( _! own guilt4 ,! prophet ,micah introduces ?is g5]al language ( an awak5$ consci5ce1 ,:]e) %all ,i come be=e ! ,"l1 or b[ myself be=e ! high ,god8 ,%all ,i come be=e him ) burnt-(f]+s8--,w ! ,"l be pleas$ ) ?\s&s ( rams1 or ) t5 ?\s&s ( riv]s ( oil8 ,%all ,i give my fir/-born = my transgression1 ! fruit ( my body = ! s9 ( my s\l8 ,micah vi4 #f1 #g4 ,alas6 ,all ^! are va9 & fruitless proposals3 ,b ! gospel makes ! enquir+ consci5ce easy1 :5 x proposes ! blood ( ! ,son ( ,god1 appo9t$ by ! ,fa!r z a satisfactory (f]+ = ! s9s ( m53 ,?is is :at ! guilty _w want$1 b c\ld nev] f9d out4 ,?is ! gospel ha? reveal$ & set 9 an op5 light4 ,& inde$1 if ! great ,god :o is (f5d$1 did ev] s5d d[n a ,peace-mak] to reconcile heav5 & e>?1 x is v reasonable to suppose t he %\ld answ] ! univ]sal cry ( nature di/ress$ ) guilt2 & t he %\ld furni% s9ful creatures ) su* an atonem5t = s91 & su* a solid f\ndation = _! acceptance ) himself1 z might fully satisfy _! reason & _! awak5$ consci5ces4 ,& ?is is no :]e to be f\nd 9 s evid5t & complete a mann]1 z 9 ! dea? ( ,*ri/4 ,,ii4 ,! v fir/ discov]ies ( grace1 :i* 7 made to man aft] 8 fall1 impli$ 9 !m some?+ ( an atonem5t = s91 & po9t$ to ! propitiation :i* ,*ri/ has n[ made2 ,g54 iii4 #ae1 c4 ,! fir/ appe>ance ( grace 0 ! promise giv5 t ! se$ ( ! woman %\ld bruise ! head ( ! s]p5t1 t is1 he %\ld aboli% ! guilt1 mis*ief1 & mis]y t s9 & ! tempt] _h introduc$3 ,b 9 ord] to d ?is1 ! woman's se$ mu/ h 8 heel bruis$1 mu/ su/a9 "s p]sonal suff]+s4 ,imm$iately aft] ?is1 sacrifices ( bea/s 7 in/itut$#cf z a type & prefiguration ( "s future glori\s sacrifice & atonem5t t %\ld be made to ,god = ! s9s ( m54 ,n[ x is ! v notion ( an expiatory sacrifice1 z ,i h %ewn be=e1 t "s creature is provid$ to /& 9 ! room ( ! orig9al transgressor & to be> 8 guilt & suff] puni%m5t 9 8 /ead1 t !reby ! transgressor hav+ 8 guilt tak5 away1 may be deliv]$ & sav$4 ,& :5 ,adam 0 ord]$ to put a bea/ to dea? :i* _h n s9n$1 9 ord] to wor%ip or hon\r ,god by x1 & :5 he f\nd t he himself :o _h s9n$1 0 n put to dea?1 x 0 n h>d = him to und]/& t ! bea/ 0 put to dea? 9 8 room & /ead3 ,& x is n unlikely t ,god told him s4 ,let u consid] fur!r1 t x is exce$+ probable1 :5 ! ,"l ,god made coats ( sk9s = ,adam & 8 wife2 ,g54 iii4 #ba4 ^! 7 ! sk9s ( ! bea/s t _h be5 put to dea? 9 sacrifice3 ,& ?us ,god made x appe> to !m1 t _! nak$ness 0 cov]$1 & ! %ame ( _! guilt remov$1 by a bless+ d]iv$ f ! bea/s t 7 sla94 ,! sk9s ( ! sacrifices be+ put ^u _! bodies1 might abate some?+ ( _! =m] fe>1 & enc\rage !m to appe> be=e ,god1 :o 7 t]rifi$ a little be=e1 at ! ?\ghts ( _! guilt & nak$ness4 ,_! des]v$ dea? 0 transf]r$ to ! sacrific$ animal2 & ! sk9 ( ! animal sacrific$1 0 transf]r$ to !m z a cov]+ = _! guilt & %ame4 ,^! are no obscure intimations ( b5efit & safety to be d]iv$ to s9n]s1 f "s atonem5t to be made = s94 ,if we w he>k5 to ,/4 ,paul1 he expla9s ! fir/ promise1 :5 he says1 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 t ,*ri/ took fle% & blood ^u him1 t he might1 by 8 own dea? de/roy ! devil1 :o _h ! p[] ( dea?1 or _h introduc$ x into ! _w4 ,"h ! ,savi\r's heel 0 bruis$1 & ! head ( ! s]p5t brok52 nor c x be well suppos$1 h[ ! dea? ( ,*ri/ %\ld de/roy ! works ( ! devil1 b by mak+ an atonem5t = ! s9s ( m52 = :i* s9s div9e ju/ice _h put !m "u 8 p[] or tyranny4 ,i w n presume to say1 t ,adam himself c\ld read s mu* gospel z ?is 9 ^? fir/ words ( promise2 or t he knew 9 s explicit & di/9ct a mann]1 ! designs & ends ( a sacrifice1 :5 ,god taught him ! practice3 ,yet x is v probable1 t ! great ,god condesc5d$ to give a mu* f>!r explication bo? ( ! fir/ words ( com=t conc]n+ ! se$ ( ! woman1 & ( 8 own appo9tm5t ( sacrifices1 & ( ! reason ( !m1 ?an ,moses has writt51 or ?an we :o live at ?is di/ance ( "t c ev] c]ta9ly "k4 ,,iii4 ,suppose :at ,i h yet (f]$1 be too obscure a f\ndation = ?is doctr9e1 yet let u consid] t ! foll[+ tra9 ( c]emonies1 :i* 7 appo9t$ by ,god 9 ! ,jewi% *ur*1 :5 he sep>at$ a peculi> p to himself1 are pla9 significations ( su* an atonem5t = s9 z our ,"l ,jesus has made1 & !y confirm ! mean+ ( ! fir/ in/itution ( sacrifices4 ,i w grant inde$1 t _m ( ! c]emonies ( ! ,jewi% *ur*1 _h also "s o!r int5dm5ts1 viz4 ,to di/+ui% ! nation ( ,israel f ! ,g5tile _w1 & to keep !m 9 subjection to ,god1 :o 0 _! political head or k+1 z well z _! ,god1 to pres]ve !m z a nation 9 8 fav\r1 & re/ore !m :5 !y _h (f5d$ him z _! gov]nor & k+3 ,b a few consid]ations w give u suffici5t evid5ce1 t ^! are m]e subord9ate designs ( ,god 9 ! ,jewi% law1 & especially 9 8 in/itution ( ! c]emonies ( atonem5t & prie/hood4 ,fir/ ,consid]ation4--,! ,jewi% c]emonies are (t5 repres5t$ z types or figures ( gospel-bless+s by ! apo/le ,paul2 #b ,cor4 iii4 ,gal4 vi4 ,col4 ii4 ,heb4 vii1 viii1 ix1 x4 ,! levitical c]emonial rites 7 b ! lett]1 ( :i* ! gospel ( ,*ri/ is ! _s or mean+3 ,^? 7 b z a veil to cov] ! good ?+s ( ! gospel2 !y 7 b weak & poor rudim5ts or elem5ts ( le>n+1 to lead u into ! k ( gospel-bless+s4 8,! law 0 our s*ool-ma/] to br+ u to ,*ri/4 ,!y 7 b a %ad[ ( ?+s to come1 ^: sub/ance or body is ,*ri/2 ,!y s]v$ b to ! example & %ad[ ( heav5ly ?+s3 t is1 ! ?+s ( ! gospel3 ,!y 7 a figure = ! "t pres5t2 a %ad[ ( ^? good ?+s to come1 :i* ! ,holy ,gho/ signifi$ by !m40 ,! great end ( ^! ,jewi% c]emonial appo9tm5ts 9 ! s5se ( ?is inspir$ writ]1 01 t !y %\ld /& b z types & figures ( ?+s "u ! gospel2 z emblems ( ! v>i\s (fices ( ! ,messiah t 0 to come1 & em95tly ( 8 prie/hood & propitiation4 ,n[ ! sub/ance is sup]ior to ! %ad[4 ,second ,consid]ation4--,?is is m evid5t /ill1 if we consid] t _m ( ! defilem5ts :i* 7 to be remov$ by ^! sacrifices & purifications1 7 ( an ext]nal & corporeal nature1 :i*1 consid]$ 9 !mselves1 7 g5]ally innoc5t z to moral guilt1 & did n want su* sort ( bloody purgations#cg4 ,!nce we may reasonably inf]1 t ^! ext]nal defilem5ts ( ! body1 did typify & repres5t ! moral & s9ful pollutions ( ! s\l3 & consequ5tly1 t ! ext]nal & corporeal =ms ( atonem5t & purgation 7 *iefly design$ z types & figures ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :i* 0 a real propitiation = ! s9s ( ! s\l4 ,?ird ,consid]ation4--,! mo/ exact & happy resemblance & con=mity1 betwe5 ! me?od ( atonem5t by ! prie/hood & sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 & ! appo9t$ rites ( ! levitical prie/hood & atonem5t1 v naturally leads u to suppose1 t "o 0 design$ to figure out & =etel ! o!r2 especially s9ce ! scripture gives u su* frequ5t h9ts ( x4 ,! great ,god1 to :om all 8 own works are kn[n f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 _h ! sacrifice & prie/hood ( 8 ,son ,jesus ev] 9 8 eye1 :5 he orda9$ ! ,jewi% =ms ( atonem5t4 ,he kept 9 view ,jesus ! high-prie/1 :o 0 h]eaft] to ent] into heav5 9 ! virtue ( 8 own blood1 :5 he appo9t$ ,a>on to g into ! holy place1 ! figure ( ! true1 ) ! blood ( ! ye>ly expiation4 ,he kept 9 view ! m]it ( ,*ri/'s dea?1 :i* 0 to be appli$ to our s\ls & consci5ces by fai?1 :5 he appo9t$ ! p to be spr9kl$ ) ! blood ( ! sacrifices3 ,& !re=e ! blood ( ,*ri/ is call$ ! blood ( spr9kl+2 ,heb4 xii4 #bd4 ,& :5 he orda9$ ! morn+ & ev5+ lamb = a cont9ual burnt-(f]+1 he po9t$1 ?\gh af> (f1 to ! ,messiah1 ! ,lamb ( ,god1 t mu/ take away ! s9s ( m54 ,^! resemblances might be %ewn 9 a multitude ( o!r in/ances3 b ,i _c omit ?is "o1 viz4 ,z ! kill+ ( ! bea/ 0 design$ to hold =? ! viol5t & bloody dea? ( ,*ri/1 ! great sacrifice2 s ! burn+ ( ! fle% & entrails on ! alt> by t div9e fire1 :i* 0 always kept alive !re1 & :i* 0 k9dl$ at fir/ f heav51 seems pla9ly int5d$ to =etel ^? sacr$ div9e impressions ( ! indignation ( ,god due to s9n]s1 :i* 7 to be made ^u ! holy s\l ( ,*ri/ himself1 :5 x pleas$ ! ,fa!r to bruise him1 & put him to grief3 ,= ! indignation ( ,god is (t5 repres5t$ by fire4 ,we mu/ n imag9e !re=e1 t ^! levitical ord9ances 7 fir/ 9 ! design ( ,god1 z prop] /atutes = ! ,jewi% nation1 & !n t ! ,son ( ,god came into ! _w1 & pass$ ?r\gh su* special sc5es ( life1 dea?1 & resurrection1 m]ely 9 ord] to copy out ^! ,jewi% ord9ances3 ,b we mu/ conceive ! ,son ( ,god1 fir/ design$ z our great ,atonem5t & ,high-prie/ on e>?1 & 9 heav53 ,& 9 ! view & =esight h]e( all ^? levitical ord9ances 7 giv5 to ! ,jews z figures & emblems1 to give e>ly notice be=e-h&1 ( ! bless+s ( ! great ,messiah4 ,surely ! atonem5t ( ! ,messiah1 :i* 0 to be a real relief = ! guilt ( all nations1 0 ( mu* m importance1 & held a high] rank 9 ! ideas & designs ( ,god1 ?an ! m]e c]emonies giv5 to a s+le nation4 ,if x %\ld be object$ /ill1 t ^? ,jewi% rites h be5 pla9ly prov$ by "s le>n$ m5 to be political s]vices done to ,god z _! ,k+ & ,gov]nor1 = he dwelt 9 ,j]usalem z _! k+1 & kept 8 c\rt among !m 9 ! tab]nacle & ! temple4 ,i answ]3 #a4 ,?is may v well be grant$ z an inf]ior & subord9ate design ( ,god3 ,= ! consid]ation ( ,god1 z ! civil or political rul] ( ! ,jewi% nation1 is mu* inf]ior to ! consid]ation ( him z ! ,creator1 & ! ,"l ( ! s\ls & consci5ces1 n only ( ! nation ( ,israel1 b ( all mank9d1 :o 7 to d]ive b5efit f ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/4 ,! supreme int5t & mean+ ( any con/itution1 does by no means de/roy ^? :i* are subord9ate4 ,x may be all[$ also3 #b4 ,t ! sacrifices duly (f]$1 did make a real & prop] atonem5t = ! political guilt ( ! ,israelites 9 ! sight ( ,god1 consid]$ z _! peculi> k+1 & cont9u$ !m 9 8 political fav\r1 or re/or$ !m to x1 aft] "s brea* ( ! ,jewi% laws4 ,?is seems to be ! s5se ( ! apo/le1 ,heb4 ix4 #ac4 ,! blood ( bulls & goats sanctifies to ! purify+ ( ! fle%1 z well z ( _m expressions 9 ! books ( ,moses4 ,& yet ^! same sacrifices might make a typical atonem5t = _! moral guilt 9 ! sight ( ,god1 consid]$ z _! ,god1 t is1 z ! ,"l ( consci5ce1 & ! ,god ( ! s\ls ( m53 ,& all ?is ) a direct aspect ^u ! sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 ! great & real atonem5t t 0 to come3 ,& inde$1 ! next words2 ,heb4 ix4 #ad4 intimate s mu*1 ,h[ mu* m %all ! blood ( ,*ri/ purge y\r consci5ces f dead works8 t is1 f works ( s9 :i* des]ve dea? 9 ! sight or judgm5t ( ,god1 consid]$ z ! supreme ,"l ( s\ls & consci5ces4 ,^! sacrifices1 ,i say1 c\ld make b a typical atonem5t = moral guilt 9 ! sight ( ,god1 consid]$ z _! ,god2 = x is suffici5tly evid5t to any ?9k+ m9d1 t x 0 n possible = ! blood ( bulls & goats to take away s91 z committ$ aga9/ a ,god2 ,heb4 x4 #d4 ,& !re=e ! ,jews !mselves1 :5 !y _h (f]$ _! *ief sacrifice ( ye>ly expiation1 _h n s cle>1 s full1 & s satisfactory a peace 9 _! consci5ces1 z ! gospel ( ,*ri/ be/[s on *ri/ians2 ,! apo/le says1 v]se #a1 #b4 ,! com]s !reunto 7 n made p]fect2 = if !y _h ! wor%ipp]s once purg$1 w\ld h no m consci5ce ( s91 or s5se ( guilt4 ,:]e=e1 :5 ,*ri/ came into ! _w1 he sai?1 sacrifice & (f]+1 t is1 ( bulls & goats1 ?\ w\ld/ n1 = !y 7 n suffici5t1 b a body ha/ ?\ prep>$ me2 & = :at end ?is 0 done1 ! foll[+ v]ses tell u1 t s9n]s might be purifi$ f ! guilty defilem5ts ( s91 ?r\gh ! (f]+ ( ! body ( ,jesus ,*ri/ once = all2 v]se #aj4 ,?us ! bless$ ,god1 :o design$ 9 due "t to make 8 own ,son an atonem5t = s9n]s1 did e>ly give "s emblematical notices ( ?is div9e atonem5t to ^? few :o 7 taught to und]/& !m3 ,& 9 ?is mann] he kept alive 9 ! _w ! hope ( "s su* glori\s future transaction1 :i* %\ld be ! gr\nd-"w ( peace betwe5 ,god & m51 by ! appo9t$ dea? & sacrifice ( bea/s ?r\gh\t all ages1 ev] s9ce he made ! fir/ promise1 & gave ! fir/ hope ( grace to fall5 man4 ,& inde$1 all ! s\ls t 7 p>don$1 & all ! s9s t 7 remitt$ "u ! sev]al anci5t disp5sations ( ,adam1 ,noah1 ,abraham1 & ,moses1 mu/ be ref]r$ to ! virtue ( ?is great sacrifice ( ! ,son ( ,god1 ?\gh all :o 7 p>don$ might n di/9ctly "k ! gr\nd ( x4 ,him ha? ,god set =? to be a propitiation = ! remission ( s9s t are pa/ 9 f> di/ant ages1 z well z = s9s t are yet to come2 ,rom4 iii4 #be4 ,8 sacrifice has a mo/ ext5sive efficacy1 x rea*es ?r\gh all nations1 & all ages1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w to ! end ( x4 ,x 0 ?is sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 t gave virtue to all o!r in/itutions & rights ( atonem5t t 7 appo9t$ by ,god himself4 ,9 !mselves !y 7 weak & insuffici5t1 b !y 7 made p[]ful ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 to speak p>don & peace 9 "s measure1 to ! guilty consci5ce1 ?\gh s9ce ,*ri/ is come1 we he> ! joyful s\nd ( peace & p>don m di/9ctly4 ,,iv4 ,nor 0 ?is doctr9e manife/$ only 9 ! anci5t =ms ( wor%ip & sacrifice :i* ,god _h orda9$1 b "s ( ! noble/ ( ! foll[+ prophecies confirm & expla9 ! fir/ promise1 & %ew t ,*ri/ 0 to die z an aton+ sacrifice = ! s9s ( m54 ,i w m5tion only ! words ( ^? two great m51 ,isaiah & ,daniel4 ,by ,daniel we are told1 t ! ,messiah %all be cut (f1 b n = himself1 & ! design ( ?is is1 to f9i% transgression1 to make an end ( s91 to make reconciliation = iniquity1 & to br+ 9 ev]la/+ righte\sness2 ,dan4 ix4 #bd1 #bf4 ,isaiah speaks ! same ?+ m l>gely1 9 8 liii4 *apt]1 v]ses #e1 #f1 #aj1 #aa4 ,*ri/ 0 w\nd$ = our transgressions1 he 0 bruis$ = our iniquities1 ! *a/isem5t ( our peace 0 ^u him1 & by 8 /ripes we are heal$3 ,we l %eep h gone a/ray1 & ! ,"l ha? laid on him ! iniquity ( u all4----,x pleas$ ! ,"l to bruise him1 & to put him to grief1 & to make 8 s\l an (f]+ = s94--,by ! k ( him %all he ju/ify _m1 = he %all be> _! iniquities4 ,h[ exce$+ pla9 & /rong is ?is language to support my doctr9e1 & h[ exce$+ h>d to con/rue x to any o!r s5se6 ,x may n be amiss to subjo9 ! witness ( ,john ! ,bapti/1 :o 0 m ?an a prophet1 & ! v =e-runn] ( ! ,messiah2 ,john i4 #bf4 ,behold ! ,lamb ( ,god1 :o take? away ! s9 ( ! _w4 ,n[ a ,lamb takes away s9 9 no o!r way ?an by dy+ z a sacrifice4 ,?us our bless$ ,r$eem] :o1 once 9 ! end ( ! _w1 appe>$ to put away s9 by ! sacrifice ( himself1 z a great ,high prie/1 01 z x 71 u%]$ into 8 (fice by a long tra9 ( types & prophecies3 ,all ^! w5t be=e him1 t :5 8 great sacrifice 0 (f]$1 x might n seem a /range ?+1 b might be m easily receiv$ by all ! _w1 :o /ood 9 s mu* ne$ ( him1 & to :om ! tradition ( sacrifices _h be5 convey$ f ,noah2 & especially by ! ,jews1 :o _h s mu* notice ( him be=e1 by m express revelations beyond :at ! hea!ns c\ld le>n by _! brok5 traditions ( sacrifice4 ,v4 ,our ,savi\r himself1 among ! re/ ( 8 m9i/rations z a prophet1 taught u ! doctr9e ( atonem5t = s9 by 8 dea?1 & t 9 ^! ?ree ways3 #a4 ,he did speak ( x1 ?\gh b sp>+ly1 9 pla9 & express language to 8 own disciples 9 private4 ,mat4 xx4 #bh4 ,! ,son ( man came n to be m9i/]$ unto1 b to m9i/]1 & to give 8 life a ransom = _m3 ,& ?is he spoke a little aft] he _h =etold 8 suff]+s1 8 crucifixion1 8 dea?1 & 8 ris+ aga9 ! ?ird day4 #b4 ,he prea*$ ?is doctr9e publicly to ! multitude 9 p>ables & figures ( spee*2 ,john vi4 #ea4 ,! bread t ,i w give is my fle%1 :i* ,i w give = ! life ( ! _w4 ,except ye eat ! fle% ( ! ,son ( man1 & dr9k 8 blood1 ye h no life 9 y3 ,:i* c signify no?+ b 8 dy+ z a propitiation = s91 t we might live by our fe$+ ^u 8 sacrifice1 or p>tak+ ! b5efit ( x4 ,john xii4 #bd4 ,! h\r is come t ! ,son ( man mu/ be glorifi$4 ,except a corn ( :eat fall into ! gr\nd & die1 x abide? alone3 b if x die1 x br+e? =? mu* fruit4 ,v]se #cb4 ,if ,i be lift$ up f ! e>?1 ,i w draw all m5 unto me3 ,?is he said1 signify+ :at dea? he %\ld die4 ,8 be+ lift$ up on ! cross %\ld draw _m s\ls to him z _! way to ! fav\r ( ,god4 ,once he spoke x 9 a little pla9] language1 9 public2 ,john x4 #aa4 :]e he repres5ts himself z ! good ,%eph]d1 :o lays d[n 8 life = 8 %eep4 #c4 ,he taught ! same doctr9e bo? 9 types or emblems1 & 9 pla9 language1 j be=e he di$1 at ! in/itution ( ! holy supp]2 ,luke xxii4 #ai4 ,he took bread--& brake x1 say+1 ,?is is my body :i* is giv5 = y4 ,& ( ! cup he said1 ,?is cup is ! ,new ,te/am5t 9 my blood :i* is %$ = y2 or z ,/4 ,mat!w expresses x1 ,?is is my blood ( ! ,new ,te/am5t :i* is %$ = _m1 = ! remission ( s9s4 ,^! ?+s put toge!r1 make x evid5t t ,*ri/ himself taught ?is doctr9e4 ,objection4 ,b x w be said1 ,h[ c we suppose t ?is doctr9e ( atonem5t by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 %\ld be s consid]able a "p ( ! gospel1 if our bless$ ,r$eem]1 ! great ,prophet ( 8 *ur*1 spoke s seldom ( x 9 public1 & t 9 s obscure a mann]8 ,answ] #a4 ,?is doctr9e ( atonem5t = s9 by 8 dea?1 & ! acceptance ( x ) ,god ! ,fa!r1 c\ld n be s well prea*$ 9 public till he di$1 & rose aga92 = 8 dea? 0 ! f\ndation ( ?is atonem5t2 8 resurrection & 8 asc5sion to heav5 7 ! pro(s ( its be+ accept$ ( ,god4 ,n[ x 0 div9ely wise & prop] = our ,"l n to prea* su* doctr9es too freely 9 public to ! multitude1 till ^! ev5ts %\ld appe> 9 ! _w4 ,if he _h spok5 all ^! ?+s1 conc]n+ himself x w\ld h probably amaz$ & conf\nd$ ! common p1 & rais$ _! rage or _! ridicule2 s ignorant & s full ( prejudice z !y 7 9 t day4 #b4 ,if ,*ri/ _h publicly & pla9ly prea*$ up ! atonem5t ( 8 dea?1 he mu/ !reby h =etold op5ly t he mu/ die z a sacrifice2 & ?is might h _h v ill effects on ! malici\s ,jews1 ei!r1 #a4 ,to provoke !m to kill him1 be=e 8 h\r 0 come1 & pret5d t !y only obey$ 8 own prophecy & commission :5 !y put him to dea?3 ,or1 #b4 ,!y might lay hold on him1 & keep him prison] )\t kill+ him1 to endeav\r to falsify 8 prophecies ( 8 dea?1 & ?us attempt to make void 8 doctr9e ( atonem5t4 ,x is true1 ,god1 by 8 imm$iate influ5ce on ! wills ( m51 c\ld h prev5t$ ^! effects3 ,b x is n ! mann] ( ,god's conduct 9 provid5ce to answ] & accompli% 8 own pr$ictions by su* imm$iate1 div9e1 & ov]-rul+ re/ra9ts ^u ! wills ( m51 if x may done o!rwise4 ,& !re=e inde$1 ! prophecies1 & especially su* z are accompli%$ 9 ! same age 9 :i* !y are spok51 are usually giv5 =? 9 metaphors & p>ables1 t m5 may n s cle>ly & p]fectly und]/& !m1 & t ,god1 9 8 moral gov]nm5t ( ! _w1 may n be con/ra9$ to g out ( 8 common & ord9>y me?ods1 9 ord] to br+ ^! prophecies to pass4 #c4 ,x is evid5t1 f _m expressions 9 ! evangeli/s1 t x 0 n ! design ( ,*ri/1 9 8 own life-"t1 to publi% ! grace & glory ( ! gospel1 9 s cle>1 s di/9ct1 & s complete a mann]1 z he design$ to h x publi%$ by 8 apo/les aft] he 0 gone to heav54 ,! design ( 8 own public m9i/ry 0 r to prep>e ! way = ! sett+ up ( 8 own k+dom 9 ! _w1 ?an to set x up 9 ! full glory ( x 9 8 own p]son4 ,accord+ to ?is view ( ?+s1 8 prea*+ 0 =m$2 ,rep5t ye = ! k+dom ( heav5 is at h&2 ,mat4 iv4 #ag4 ,t is1 ! gospel /ate approa*es1 or ha? approa*$ to y4 ,! pray] he taught 8 disciples /&s on ! same foot1 :]e9 !y are in/ruct$ to pray1 ,?y k+dom come2 ,mat4 vi4 #aj4 ,!re=e :5 he spake to ! multitude1 ( ! special glories ( 8 gospel1 & especially ( 8 aton+ sacrifice1 x 0 g5]ally 9 p>ables2 & :5 he in/ruct$ 8 disciples m p>ticul>ly 9 private1 he gave !m b h9ts ( x1 & told !m t !y %\ld publi% ^! ?+s ^u ! h\se-tops aft] ! ,son ( man %\ld rise f ! dead1 b n be=e4 ,ev5 j be=e 8 dea?1 8 own disciples !mselves c\ld n be> _m ?+s t he _h to tea* !m2 ,john xvi4 #ab4 ,^! ?+s 7 res]v$ !re=e = ! =ty days communication ) !m aft] 8 resurrection1 :5 he spake ) !m ( ?+s p]ta9+ to ! k+dom ( ,god2 ,acts i4 #c4 & m especially = ! tea*+s ( 8 own ,_s1 :i* he p\r$ out ^u !m aft] he w5t to heav54 ,by ^! means !y 7 m completely furni%$ = _! m9i/ry1 & le>n$ ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 9 a m p]fect mann] ?an ev] our ,"l himself taught !m 9 8 life-"t4 ,?us x appe>s t ?\gh ,*ri/ 0 ! f\nd] ( a new religion among m51 yet !re is good reason to be giv51 :y he did n tea* pla9ly & publicly "s ( ! *ief doctr9es ( ?is religion1 dur+ 8 own life on e>?1 viz4 because ^! doctr9es 7 built on 8 dea?1 8 ris+ aga91 & asc5d+ to heav51 :i* ev5ts 7 !n unaccompli%$#ch4 ,!nce we may inf]1 z we pass along1 t if we w\ld le>n ! pla9e/ & fulle/ acc\nt ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 x is n en\gh = u to consult m]ely 8 public s]mons1 or ! hi/ories ( 8 life1 :i* are call$ ! f\r gospels1 b we mu/ read c>efully ! writ+s ( ! apo/les aft] he w5t to heav52 =1 dur+ ! life ( ,*ri/1 nei!r did he prea*1 nor did ! apo/les !mselves le>n ?is gospel 9 ! complete ext5t & glory ( x4 ,b ?is is only an inf]5ce by ! way4 ,?is is a prop] pause 9 ! middle ( ?is s]mon1 :5 x is read 9 families4 ,let u proce$ to ! next reason to prove t ,*ri/ 0 a propitiation = our s9s 9 8 dea?4 ,,vi4 ,! t]rors ( s\l1 ! con/]nation & inw>d agonies :i* our bless$ ,"l su/a9$ a little be=e 8 dea?1 7 a suffici5t pro( t he endur$ puni%m5ts 9 8 s\l :i* 7 due to s94 ,^! 7 va/ly great] ?an ! p]secutions ( bloody m51 & ! m]e fe>s ( dy+3 ,c x ev] be imag9$1 t ! ,son ( ,god1 ^: virtues & graces1 ^: pati5ce & holy =titude sp>kl$ ) div9e lu/re 9 ! v>i\s p>ts ( 8 life1 %\ld h %ewn s mu* natural fe>1 & innoc5t disquietude ( _s1 at ! m]e ?\ghts ( dea? by ! h&s ( m51 z if he _h no?+ else to enc\nt] )8 ,:5 ?is dreadful h\r 0 come1 & ! p[]s ( d>kness 7 let loose ^u him1 he began to be sore amaz$1 & v heavy2 ,m>k xiv4 #bc4 ,he told 8 disciples1 ,my s\l is exce$+ sorr[ful ev5 unto dea?2 ,he w5t =w>d a little1 & fell on ! gr\nd1 & pray$1 t if x 7 possible t h\r might pass f him4 ,he entreat$ 8 ,fa!r1 ) pray]s & supplications1 ) /rong cries & te>s2 ,heb4 v4 #g4 ,su* a t]ror 0 ^u 8 spirits1 t ?ree times he repeat$ ! same petition1 t he might be excus$ if possible f dr9k+ t cup ( sorr[4 ,! agonies ( 8 s\l press$ great drops ( blood ?r\gh ! pores ( 8 body1 & ba!d him 9 a crimson sweat4 ,^! cries & te>s1 ^! agonies & ^! sweats ( blood prea*$ ! doctr9e ( atonem5t ) dreadful p[]1 & unconte/$ evid5ce4 ,& z ^u ! cross1 s 9 ! g>d51 x is probable 8 ,fa!r =sook him1 or hid 8 face f him1 s t he _h ne$ ( an angel to be s5t d[n f heav5 on purpose to com=t or /r5g!n him2 ,luke xxii4 #dc4 ,x 0 "h t he le>n$ feel+ly :at 0 ! curse ( ! brok5 law1 :at 0 t indignation & wra?1 tribulation & angui%1 t 7 due to ! s9 ( man4 ,"h ! se$ ( ! woman ma9ta9$ a combat ) t great s]p5t1 ! devil1 & _h 8 heel bruis$2 t is1 8 l[] nature fill$ ) angui%4 ,& x is mo/ probable1 t 8 nature be+ worn out ) ?is load ( di/ress1 0 ! true reason :y he expir$ on ! cross mu* soon] ?an 0 expect$1 s t ,pilate m>vell$ to he> t he 0 already dead2 ,m>k xv4 #dd4 ,i ?9k x is impossible = ! ,soc9ians1 :o repres5t ! dea? ( ,*ri/ *iefly z a m>tyrdom = ! tru? ( 8 doctr9e1 & an example ( pati5ce 9 suff]+1 to support _! s*eme aga9/ ?is argum5t1 or to give any tol]able acc\nt ( ?is amazem5t :i* possess$ 8 _s be=e 8 enemies came ne> him1 & ( ^! agonies ( s\l :i* our bless$ ,"l su/a9$4 ,surely su* sorr[s & su* t]rors demon/rate ! "w ( propitiation & ! dreadful lab\r ( reconcil+ an (f5d$ ,god & s9ful man4 ,,vii4 ,?is doctr9e ( satisfaction = s9 by ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is decl>$1 & confirm$1 & expla9$ at l>ge by ! apo/les 9 _! writ+s1 :5 !y 7 fully furni%$ = _! m9i/ry1 by ! gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,read ,/4 ,paul's lett]s to ! *ur*es1 & y f9d !m ab\nd+ 9 su* expressions z ^!3 ,*ri/ di$ = our s9s2 #a ,cor4 xv4 #c4 ,he gave himself = u1 to r$eem u f all iniquity2 ,tit4 ii4 #ac4 ,we h r$emption ?r\gh 8 blood2 ,eph4 i4 #g4 ,god 0 9 ,*ri/ reconcil+ ! _w to himself1 n imput+ _! trespasses to !m4 ,he 0 made s92 #b ,cor4 v4 #ai1 #ba4 ,& he 0 made a curse = u2 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,he is our propitiation & atonem5t2 #a ,john ii4 #b4 ,he appe>$ to put away s9 by ! sacrifice ( himself2 ,heb4 ix4 #bf4 ,:5 we 7 enemies we 7 reconcil$ to ,god by 8 dea?2 ,rom4 v4 #aj4 ,he made peace by ! blood ( 8 cross2 ,col4 i4 #bj4 ,he 0 deliv]$ = our (f5ces1 & rais$ aga9 = our ju/ification2 ,rom4 iii4 #be4 ,by ! righte\sness ( "o man1 ! free gift came ^u all m5 to ju/ification ( life4 ,by ! ob$i5ce ( "o %all _m be made righte\s2 ,rom4 v4 #ah1 #ai4 ,n[ 9 ! writ+s ( ,/4 ,paul on ?is subject1 we may obs]ve ?ree ?+s4 #a4 ,he speaks ?is language1 :5 9 a pla9 doctr9al way he is tea*+ ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 !re=e ^! expressions ( 8 are to be und]/ood 9 ! common s5se & mean+ ( ! words4 ,x w\ld be a v great =ce & torture put ^u ^! expressions1 if we con/rue !m only to mean1 t ,god promis$ =giv5ess to p5it5t s9n]s by ,jesus ,*ri/1 z a mess5g] ( grace1 & t ,*ri/ di$ z a m>tyr to be> witness to ?is tru?4 ,read 8 epi/les to ! ,romans1 ! ,ephesians1 ! ,colossians1 & ! ,hebrews1 :]e he treats ( ^! subjects1 & y w f9d t ! apo/le 9 8 doctr9e ( atonem5t1 means mu* m ?an ?is2 = he talks 9 a pla9 rational & argum5tative /yle & me?od1 to in=m ! m9ds ( m51 ( ! true design ( ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 & give !m ! cle> k ( ! tru?4 #b4 ,he n only repres5ts ! dea? ( ,*ri/ z our atonem5t = s91 b he decl>es ?is to be ! great end ( 8 appe>+ 9 ! fle%4 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 ,because ! *ildr5 7 p>tak]s ( fle% & blood1 he himself also took "p ( ! same1 t ?r\gh 8 own dea? he might de/roy ! devil4 ,heb4 x4 #e4 ,sacrifices ( bulls & goats 7 insuffici5t1 b a body ha/ ?\ prep>$ me4--ix4 #bf4 ,once 9 ! end ( ! _w he appe>$ to put away s9 by ! sacrifice ( himself4 ,?is 0 ! design ( 8 inc>nation4 #c4 ,he makes ! cross ( ,*ri/1 & ,*ri/ crucifi$1 to /& = ! gospel itself1 & glories 9 x2 #a ,cor4 i4 #bc1 #bd4 ,*ri/ crucifi$ is ! wisdom ( ,god1 & ! p[] ( ,god2--ii4 #b4 ,i desir$ to "k no?+ among y b ,*ri/1 & him crucifi$4 ,gal4 vi4 #ad4 ,god =bid t ,i %\ld glory1 save 9 ! cross ( ,*ri/3 ,& _m su* expressions he uses1 z ?\gh ! public s]mons ( ,*ri/1 ! example ( ,*ri/1 & ! duties t he prescrib$1 7 all z no?+ )\t ! aton+ virtue ( 8 dea?1 & 8 sacrifice on ! cross2 = all ^! w\ld n save u )\t 8 dy+4 ,?is is em95tly ! gospel4 ,nor is ! apo/le ,paul s+ul> 9 decl>+ ?is doctr9e ( atonem5t1 or diff]5t 9 8 s5tim5ts f ! o!r apo/les4 ,y f9d ,pet] & ,john say+ ! same ?+s 9 _! epi/les3 #a ,pet4 i4 #ah1 #ai4 8,ye 7 n r$eem$ ) silv] & gold1 b ) ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/1 z ( a lamb )\t blemi%40--ii4 #bd4 8,:o 8 own self b>e our s9s 9 8 own body on ! tree4 ,v]4 #ba4 ,*ri/ ha? once suff]$ = s9s1 ! j = ! unju/1 to br+ u to ,god40 #a ,john i4 #g4 8,! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ cleanse? u f all s940----ii4 #a1 #b4 8,jesus ,*ri/ ! righte\s is ! propitiation = our s9s40 iii4 #af4 8,h]eby p]ceive we ! love ( ,god1 t he laid d[n 8 life = u40 ,rev4 i4 #e1 #f4 ,unto him t lov$ u & wa%$ u f our s9s 9 8 own blood be glory & dom9ion = ev]4 ,^! apo/les take e occasion to publi% ! same gospel & ! same promises & hopes ( salvation1 by ! dea? & sacrifice ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,,viii4 ,to sum up _m argum5ts 9 "o1 ,^! 7 ! doctr9es t 7 witness$ to ! _w by ^? amaz+ gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* att5d$ ! gospel#ci4 ,! gifts ( tongues1 ! wond]s ( prophecy1 ! p[]s ( heal+ & de/roy+1 communicat$ to m5 9 su* a mann] z ! _w nev] saw1 & a/oni%$ ! spectators1 all confirm$ ! tru? ( ?is atonem5t :i* ! apo/les prea*$4 ,^! 7 ! discov]ies t 7 made s glori\sly successful = ! conv]sion ( nations4 ,^! doctr9es subdu$ k+doms to ! belief ( !m1 & triumph$ ov] ! s\ls ( m53 ,^! 7 ! tru?s t *ang$ ! corrupt natures ( m5 into virtue1 piety1 & goodness1 t turn$ s9n]s into sa9ts 9 multitudes1 & rais$ a *ur* = ,*ri/ 9 ! _w1 9 spite ( all ! rage ( enemies1 ! sup]/itions ( ! prie/s1 ! le>n+ & sophi/ry ( ! philosoph]s1 ! wild prejudices ( ! p1 & ! tyranny ( pr9ces4 ,! primitive *ri/ian writ]s :o 7 conv]t$ to ! fai?1 tea* u ^! same doctr9es ( ! grace ( ,god1 ?r\gh ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/1 ! p>don ( s9 ?r\gh 8 blood1 :i* _h s mu* p[] ov] _! own s\ls4 ,9 ! fai? ( ^! doctr9es1 & ! hope ( et]nal life by !m1 !y became ! glori\s confessors & m>tyrs ( a crucifi$ ,*ri/1 & ca/ d[n ! tempt] & ! accus] by ! blood ( ! ,lamb4 ,?is is ! doctr9e t has be5 deliv]$ d[n to u ?r\gh all ages ( ! *ri/ian *ur*2 & ?\gh ! anti*ri/ian p[]s h m+l$ x ) _m ( _! sup]/itions1 yet ! gates ( hell h nev] be5 able to prevail aga9/ x1 s z to root x out4 ,?is is ! religion :i*1 two hundr$ ye>s ago1 0 re=m$ f popi% corruptions1 & :ile our bless$ re=m]s lab\r$ to recov] & convey x to u 9 its primitive glory1 _m ( !m 7 call$ to witness & seal x ) _! own blood4 ,an occasional ,rem>k4--,s9ce ^! 7 ! tru?s t ! la/1 & brighte/1 & be/ revelation ( ,god communicat$ to m53 s9ce ?is propitiation ( ,*ri/ 0 ! doctr9e :i* ! inspir$ apo/les taught1 & 9 :i* all ! =ego+ revelations c5tre1 ev5 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w3 ,x is by ?is !re=e1 t all ! =m] & d>k] discov]ies are to be expla9$2 all ! types & %ad[s ( c]emonial wor%ip1 & ! obscure language ( prophecy1 mu/ h _! true light ca/ ^u !m by ?is doctr9e4 ,?is is ! clue to guide u into ! my/]ies & deep ?+s ( ,god1 :i* lay hid "u ! veils = s _m ages4 ,! great apo/le ,/4 ,paul %ews u h[ to p5etrate & unfold all ! anci5t disp5sations1 by ! doctr9e ( ! ,son ( ,god com+ into ! fle%1 by 8 dy+ z a sacrifice = s91 by 8 ris+ & asc5d+ to heav51 by 8 appe>+ !re z a prie/ to int]c$e = s9n]s 9 ! virtue ( 8 sacrifice1 & by 8 sitt+ !re z a k+1 to reign ov] all ?+s = ! salvation ( 8 p1 :om he has pur*as$ ) 8 own blood4 ,! ,recollection4--,:at a v>iety ( supports has ?is bless$ doctr9e ( our reconciliation to ,god by ! aton+ dea? ( ,*ri/8 ,:at a tra9 ( argum5ts to confirm x are drawn d[n f ! v fir/ entrance ( s9 into ! _w8 ,guilty nature urges u on to enquire aft] su* an atonem5t1 & ! bible reveals x to u 9 a long succession ( types1 promises1 & prophecies1 9 n>ratives & pla9 in/ructions1 9 d>k] or bright] discov]ies f ! beg9n+ ( mank9d4 ,if ,i =sake ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & 8 atonem5t = s91 :i!r %all my guilty consci5ce fly to f9d a bett] relief8 ,?is is ! doctr9e t supplies ! *iefe/ wants ( a guilty creature1 & ! *ief defects ( natural light & reason4 ,nature %ews me no way to recomp5se ! ju/ice ( ,god = my innum]able s9s4 ,nature %ews me no?+ :i* ,god w accept 9 ! room ( my own p]fect ob$i5ce1 or 9 ! room ( my ev]la/+ puni%m5t4 ,if ,i leave !e1 ,o ,jesus1 :i!r %\ld ,i g8 ,?y suff]+s are ! spr+ ( my hope ( p>don1 & my et]nal life dep5ds on ?y pa9ful & %ameful dea?4 ,i see & obta9 9 ?is gospel ( atonem5t all t ! hea!n _w lab\r$ = 9 va91 by _m wild inv5tions1 & pa9ful sup]/itions4 ,! ang] ( ! ,god ( heav5 is pacifi$ by ! suff]+s ( ,jesus 8 ,son4 ,o my ,god1 let my s\l nev] run back to infidelity & hea!nism1 & rove abroad among ! fooli% inv5tions ( m51 9 que/ ( any o!r me?ods ( atonem5t4 ,! blood ( ,jesus is all my hope4 ,"h ,i see ! graci\s promises ( anci5t times fulfill$1 ev5 ! fir/ promise ( m]cy t 0 ev] made to fall5 man4 ,"h ,i behold ! accompli%m5t ( ! pr$ictions ( ! holy prophets s9ce ! _w began2 #a ,pet4 i4 #aa4 8,x 0 ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ spake 9 !m1 conc]n+ ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 & ! glory t %\ld foll[20 ,g54 iii4 #ae4 ,"h ,i see 8! se$ ( ! woman break+ ! head ( ! s]p5t20 #a ,john iii4 #h4 ,! ,son ( ,god manife/$1 & by 8 own dea?1 de/roy$ ! works ( ! devil4 ,"h ,i behold2 ,dan4 ix4 #bd1 #bf4 ! ,messiah cut (f1 b n = himself4 ,i behold him "h on 8 cross1 f9i%+ iniquity1 transgression1 & s92 & br++ 9 ev]la/+ righte\sness4 ,i see1 ,is4 liii4 #aj4 8 s\l made an (f]+ = ! s9s ( m53 ,& ! prophets ,isaiah & ,daniel conspir+ ) ! bless$ apo/les to po9t to ,jesus z an all-suffici5t ,savi\r4 ,i see ! types & %ad[s ( ! ,jewi% religion s happily answ]$ 9 ?is doctr9e ( ! prie/hood & sacrifice ( ,*ri/1 t ,i am well assur$ t ?is is ! sub/ance1 = x be>s ! %ape & l9eam5ts ( ! %ad[4 ,?is is ! great orig9al2 = if c>ries ! exact resemblance ( ! types & pictures t w5t be=e4 ,! anci5t religion ( emblems & figures 0 confirm$ by ! amaz+ wond]s ( ,moses2 b ! religion ( ,*ri/1 :i* conta9s 9 x ! sub/ance & true glory ( all =m] disp5sations1 is n only atte/$ by ! miracles ( ! ,son ( ,god1 b he himself also appe>s 9 ! mid/ ( x1 9 s div9e a correspond5ce ) ! typical ord9ances ( ,moses1 z gives a d\ble & mo/ und\bt$ confirmation to 8 own bless$ gospel1 & 8 own atonem5t = s94 ,e ?+ t e/abli%$ ! religion ( ! ,jews1 s]ves to e/abli% me 9 ! religion ( ,*ri/4 ,_! lav]s & wa%+s1 _! alt>s & sacrifices 7 div9e2 b !y 7 div9e only = a season4 ,^! anci5t veils :i* cov]$ ! gospel1 7 ( ,god's own contrivance2 & :5 !y 7 exhibit$ to ! p1 especially 9 ! days ( ,moses & ,solomon1 !y made a bright & sacr$ appe>ance2 b n[ ! gospel /&s =? unveil$1 & 9 p]fect light1 ,god himself ha? fold$ up ^! veils z an old g>m5t1 & laid !m aside4 ,! sub/ance is come1 & ! %ad[s disappe>4 ,bless$ be ! ,"l t ,i 0 br\ght =? s9ce ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness is ris5 ^u ! e>?1 & ! morn+ cl\ds are vani%$ away4 ,i he> ,jesus1 my great ,prophet1 prea*+ ?is doctr9e ( propitiation = our s9s by 8 dea?1 9 8 own m9i/ry2 ?\gh he 0 cont5t to d x 9 a m obscure & imp]fect mann]3 ,& ,i n[ see ! reason :y he taught ?is tru? *iefly 9 p>ables1 because x 0 n prop] 9 t age to be publi%$ to ! multitude 9 pla9 language1 till he _h actually di$ & rose aga94 ,i behold 8 t]rible agonies 9 ! g>d51 be=e he came ne> ! cross4 ,i see ! bless$ ,son ( ,god lab\r+ "u ! burd5 ( our guilt1 wre/l+1 & sweat+ blood1 "u ! unkn[n impressions ( t tribulation & wra?1 t indignation & angui% :i* 0 due to my s9s4 ,:at else c\ld make s glori\s & div9e a p]son discov] su* dreadful di/ress ( s\l8 ,aga91 he cries out on ! cross ) angui% ( _s1 he ble$s1 he groans1 he dies4 ,i ackn[l$ge ! tru? ( ! doctr9e ( 8 atonem5t4 ,i read x 9 all 8 agonies4 ,^! are su* suff]+s1 & su* sorr[s z are beyond all t m5 c\ld inflict1 or t a m]e man c\ld be>1 beyond all ! common t]rors ( dea? & ! grave4 ,my ,savi\r su/a9$ a heavi] burd51 & 0 engag$ 9 h>d] "w2 a lab\r m dreadful & m glori\s4 ,he 0 !n mak+ atonem5t to div9e ju/ice = my s9s4 ,& bless$ be 8 "n = ev] & ev]4 ,i read ! same doctr9e ( atonem5t = s91 by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 9 ! writ+s ( 8 holy apo/les4 ,?is 0 ! gospel :i* !y prea*$ to ! ,jews1 & to ! re/ ( ! nations4 ,?is !y deliv]$ d[n 9 ! sacr$ records ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :5ce we d]ive our religion & our hope4 ,! language 9 :i* !y express$ our reconciliation to ,god1 by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 c>ries ) x su* evid5ce1 & su* /r5g?1 t if ,i believe ^! books to be div9e1 ,i _c b receive ?is doctr9e z ! tru? ( ,god2 & ,i w\ld le>n ( ,/4 ,paul2 ,gal4 vi4 #ad4 to glory 9 ! cross ( ,*ri/2 &--ii4 #bj4 to live by ! fai? ( ! ,son ( ,god1 :o lov$ me1 & gave himself = me4 ,:5 ,i read ! a/oni%+ gifts ( ! bless$ ,_s1 communicat$ to ! fir/ prea*]s & pr(essors ( ! gospel1 :5 ,i survey ^! gifts 9 all _! ext5sive glory1 & 9 all _! =ce ( argum5t1 ,i look ^u all ( !m z a heap ( unit$ wond]s1 conspir+ to support ?is doctr9e ( ! propitiation ( ,*ri/1 :i* 0 e :]e taught by ^! inspir$ fav\rites ( heav54 ,e /range tongue :i* !y spoke1 tea*es me ?is bless$ tru?4 ,e disease ( body :i* !y heal$1 assures me1 t ! /ripes :i* ,*ri/ su/a9$1 7 = ! heal+ ( our s\ls4 ,e unclean _s :i* !y ca/ out1 e/abli%es my belief1 t by ! aton+ dea? ( ,*ri/ we are deliv]$ f ! p[] ( ! devil4 ,e surpris+ wond] :i* !y wr\ght1 gives me a firm] p]suasion ( ?is wondr\s doctr9e1 t ! ,son ( ,god di$ to give u life4 ,bless$ ,savi\r1 let ! same _s1 by ^: influ5ce !y heal$ ! sick1 !y ca/ out devils1 & wr\ght all ^! wond]s1 write ?is holy religion1 & ?is doctr9e ( ?y atonem5t = s9s deep 9 my he>t4 ,o let me make x my daily food1 ! support & ! life ( my s\l4 ,tea* me to apply x to all ! holy purposes = :i* s glori\s a doctr9e 0 reveal$ to ! _w4 ,9 ! fai? ( ?is atonem5t1 by ! blood ( ,jesus1 let me jo9 9 ! songs ( angels1 & pron\nce ) joy2 ,luke ii4 #ad4 ,glory to ,god 9 ! highe/1 peace on e>?1 & good-w to m52 ,glory to ,god my ,fa!r1 & my ,savi\r3 ,p>don1 life1 & salvation to dy+ s9n]s4 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxxv4 ,fai? & ,rep5tance enc\rag$ by ! ,sacrifice ( ,*ri/4 ,:]e %all ! guilty consci5ce g ,to f9d a sure relief8 ,c ble$+ bulls or goats be/[ ,a balm to ease my grief8 ,w popi% rites & p5ances1 ,release my s\l f s98 ,:at insuffici5t ?+s are ^! ,to calm ! wra? div9e6 ,god1 ! great ,god1 :o rules ! skies1 ,! graci\s & ! j1 ,makes 8 own ,son our sacrifice3 ,& !re lies all our tru/4 ,o nev] let my ?\ghts r5\nce ,! gospel ( my ,god1 ,:]e vile/ crimes are cleans'd at once ,9 ,*ri/'s aton+ blood4 ,"h re/ my fai?1 & ne'er remove2 ,"h let rep5tance rise1 ,:ile ,i behold 8 ble$+ love1 ,8 dy+ agonies4 ,) %ame & sorr[ "h ,i own ,h[ great my guilt has be52 ,?is is my way t' approa* ! ?rone1 ,& ,god =gives my s94 ,footnote #cf3 ,?\gh we h no express revelation 9 scripture1 t sacrifices 7 n[ in/itut$1 yet !re is abundant reason to believe x3 ,=1 #a4 ,abel (f]$ bloody sacrifices4 ,n[ we c h>dly suppose t ,adam or ,abel w\ld ev] inv5t su* a /range c]emony to please ,god ) x3 ,nor c\ld reason ev] dictate to !m1 t ,god1 _! ,creator1 w\ld be pleas$ ) su* a bloody practice1 z cutt+ 8 liv+ creatures to pieces1 & !n burn+ !m ) fire4 ,nor w\ld ,god :o is jeal\s ( 8 pr]ogative 9 matt]s ( wor%ip1 ev] h %ewn 8 acceptance ( ^! rites1 if he himself _h n appo9t$ !m4 #b4 ,?\gh we d n read t ,adam (f]$ sacrifice1 yet x is pla9 he 0 n p]mitt$ to eat fle%2 & !re=e x is m probable1 t :5 he kill$ bea/s1 x 0 = sacrifices3 ,& ,god taught him to make cloa?+ = himself out ( _! sk9s4 ,?is 0 imm$iately aft] ! fall4 ,footnote #cg3 ,x may be wor?y our notice "h1 t blood is no v prop] liquid = purification ( any defilem5ts1 unless x be1 z x repres5ts dea? to be an atonem5t = ! guilt ( s91 :i* is a moral defilem5t ( ! s\l4 ,& yet ,heb4 ix4 #bb4 ,almo/ all ?+s "u ! law are purg$ by blood3 ,"o w\ld ?9k wat] %\ld be a mu* bett] cleans]3 ,b we f9d ?is purg+ or clean+ signifies atonem5t = s91 :5 ! v next words give u ! reason :y blood is appo9t$1 viz4 because p>don or remission is ! ?+ s\ght2 = )\t %$d+ ( blood is no remission4 ,x is pla9 !re=e1 t to a guilty & defil$ s\l or consci5ce1 e ?+ is defil$2 z ,tit4 i4 #ac4 ,b :5 bo? ! p & _! sacr$ ut5sils 7 spr9kl$ ) blood1 x d5otes t all ?+s are sanctifi$ & pure1 to ^? ^: s\ls p>take ( ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/1 & ^: s9s are remitt$ ?r\gh 8 bloody dea?4 ,footnote #ch3 ,i grant !re are "s o!r +5i\s & probable reasons (f]$ by ! au?or ( ,miscellanea ,sacra1 :y ,*ri/ did n communicate 8 gospel s completely to 8 disciples 9 8 own life-"t2 ,essay #a4 p4 #aef-aei1 b :at ,i h m5tion$ is suffici5t = my purpose4 ,footnote #ci3 ,x 0 g5]ally agre$ t ^! gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 7 nev] set 9 su* an illu/ri\s light1 = ! def5ce ( *ri/ianity1 z 9 a late treatise1 entitl$ ,miscellanea ,sacra1 ,essay ,i4 especially f page #ada to ! end4 ,,s]mon ,,xxxvi4 ,! ,use ( ! =ego+ ,s]mons1 ) int]m+l$ ,reflections4 ,,rom4 iii4 #be4--,:om ,god ha? set =? to be a propitiation---- ,?is glori\s doctr9e ( ! propitiation ( ,*ri/1 has be5 expla9$ & prov$ at l>ge 9 ! =m] disc\rses4 ,x rema9s t we %ew ! prop] uses ( x4 ,if we w\ld set our ?\ghts at "w to draw inf]5ces1 we might d]ive !nce _m tru?s1 z well z duties4 ,b z my *ief design is to promote practical godl9ess1 ,i %all cont5t myself ) m5tion+ two doctr9al inf]5ces1 & all ! re/ %all m imm$iately direct our practice4 ,fir/ doctr9al inf]5ce4 ,h[ va9 are all ! lab\rs & pret5ces ( mank9d1 s9ful1 guilty mank9d1 to seek or hope = any bett] religion ?an t :i* is conta9$ 9 ! gospel ( ,*ri/6 ,x is "h alone1 t we c f9d ! solid & rational pr9ciples ( reconciliation to an (f5d$ ,god4 ,?is doctr9e ( atonem5t = s9 by ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 is a sub/antial gr\nd = our e/abli%m5t 9 *ri/ianity1 & %\ld be an effectual p]suasive1 to cont9ue 9 ! pr(ession ( ! gospel2 ,heb4 iv4 #ad4 ,hav+ su* a ,high-prie/ z ,jesus ! ,son ( ,god1 :o aft] he _h di$ = our s9s1 rose aga91 & ent]$ into heav51 let u hold fa/ our pr(ession4 ,all ! religions t ,god ev] appo9t$ = fall5 man1 meet & c5tre "h4 ,if y h any reg>d to reason & argum5t1 if y w\ld foll[ ! dictates ( revelation1 or if y w\ld seek ! peace & happ9ess ( y\r s\ls1 nev]1 nev] =sake ! religion ( ,jesus4 ,reflection4--8,my s\l1 ha/ ?\ he>d ?is doctr9e ( ! propitiation ( ,*ri/1 & ! argum5ts t support x 9 ! la/ disc\rse8 ,do/ ?\ receive1 do/ ?\ believe ?is great article ( fai?8 ,hold x fa/ !n1 & live ^u x cont9ually4 ,nev] hope to f9d a sur] spr+ ( p>don1 nor a sweet] relief = a guilty consci5ce4 ,ma9ta9 ?is hope1 & hold fa/ ?y bible1 :]e ?is bless+ is discov]$ to m54 ,keep ^u ?y _s a due s5se & reli% ( ?is atonem5t = s93 ,x w be a bless$ gu>d aga9/ infidelity1 & assi/ !e to /& 9 an h\r ( temptation1 aga9/ ! cavils ( m51 :o h r5\nc$ ! gospel ( ,god4 8,b rememb]1 ,o my s\l1 t if ?\ s9 wilfully aga9/ ?is gospel1 t is1 if ?\ ab&on ?is grace1 & reject x utt]ly ) contempt & opposition1 aft] ?\ ha/ receiv$ ! k ( ! tru?1 !re rema9e? no m sacrifice = s91 b a c]ta9 fe>ful look+ = ( judgm5t & fi]y indignation :i* %all dev\r ! adv]s>ies20 ,heb4 x4 #bf1 #bg4 ,?is scripture seems to /& l a div9e eng9e1 *>g$ ) v5geance & et]nal dea?1 & po9t$ n only aga9/ ! primitive apo/ates1 b aga9/ "s ( ! pr(ane infidels & sc(f]s ( our age1 :o h r5\nc$1 reproa*$1 & ridicul$ ! gospel :i* !y once pr(ess$4 ,rememb] also1 t x c>ries 9 x a v dang]\s & ?reat5+ aspect1 ^u ^? :o cont9ue to pr(ess ! religion ( ! bible1 b cancel out ( x ! doctr9e ( ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/2 = !re rema9s no o!r sacrifice4 ,h a c>e1 !re=e1 ,o my s\l1 & /& at a di/ance f _! company1 :o d5y ! propitiatory virtue ( ! blood ( ,*ri/6 ,let !m f9d a bett] gr\nd to build _! hopes ( p>don ^u3 ,b d ?\ lay ?y f\ndation on ?is rock1 & ! p[]s ( hell %all n prevail aga9/ x4 ,second doctr9al inf]5ce4--,h[ /range & unreasonable is ! doctr9e ( ! popi% *ur*1 :o :ile !y pr(ess to believe ! religion ( ,*ri/1 yet introduce _m o!r me?ods ( atonem5t = s9 beside ! suff]+s ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & ! atonem5t :i* ,jesus has made4 ,e "t !y celebrate ! ,"l's-supp]1 & ! prie/ communicates ! consecrat$ bread to 8 delud$ foll[]s1 !y suppose !re is a fre% propitiation made = s93 ,!re=e !y call x ! sacrifice ( ! mass1 & imag9e t _! unscriptural repres5tation ( ?is holy ord9ance1 is a real propitiation1 n only = ! s9s ( ! liv+1 b = ^? t are dead also4 ,:]eas ,/4 ,paul assures u2 ,heb4 ix4 #bh4--;,*ri/ 0 once (f]$ to be> ! s9s ( _m4 ,heb4 x4 #ad4 ,by "o (f]+ he ha? = ev] p]fect$ !m t are sanctifi$4 ,i confess1 ?is practice1 ( !irs 9 ! mass1 looks some?+ l a pret5ce ( hon\r1 to ! "n & dea? ( ,*ri/2 because1 !y decl>e1 ! mass is b1 z x 71 a repetition ( ! v sacrifice ( ,*ri/ himself3 ,?\gh t is expressly contr>y to ! language ( scripture2 = 8?is man ,jesus1 aft] he _h (f]$ "o sacrifice = s91 = ev] sat d[n at ! "r-h& ( ,god20 ,heb4 x4 #ab4 because 8 s+le sacrifice 0 all-suffici5t1 & ne$s no repetition4 ,b1 besides ?is1 !y h _m o!r me?ods ( atonem5t :i* m5 p]=m1 & :i* !y add to ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/4 ,:at are all _! impos$ p5ances1 _! pilgrimages on b>e feet1 ! sc\rg+s ( _! own bodies1 ! g>m5ts ( hair worn ^u _! fle%1 & _! multitudes ( repeat$ ,lat9 pray]s8 ,:at are !y all b toilsome & pa9ful lab\rs1 inv5t$ by m51 to make atonem5t = ! s9s ( ! s\l8 ,reflection4--8,bless$ be ! "n ( our ,god1 :o has deliv]$ our nation f ?is bondage ( iniquity1 f ^! fooli% yokes & burd5s ( sup]/ition2 ^! pr(ane di%on\rs done to ! sacrifice & atonem5t ( ,jesus our ,savi\r4 ,we are ready to look on pop]y n[ z ly+ af> (f1 across ! seas1 z an evil ?+ at a great di/ance1 & are n s mu* impress$ ) a grateful s5se ( our pres]vation f x4 ,we are too soon =getful ( our n>r[ escape f ?is mis*ief1 by ! late revolution1 & ! prote/ant succession2 by ! arm ( ,god1 & by ! two be/ ( k+s1 ,william our deliv]]1 & ,george our def5d]4 ,_h x n be5 = ^! provid5ces ( heav51 & ^! pr9ces on e>?1 our l& might h be5 fill$ ) ^! sup]/itions1 & !y might h be5 impos$ on u1 "u ! p5alties ( imprisonm5t & pov]ty1 torm5t & dea?4 ,& h[ c\ld we /& 9 ! fi]y trial8 ,awake1 ,o my he>t1 & let my tongue awake into songs ( praise & salvation1 t ,i am n tempt$ or compell$ to disgrace ! blood ( my ,savi\r by hav+ o!r atonem5ts = s9 impos$ on my consci5ce4 ,& 9 ! mid/ ( ?y praises to ,god1 ,o my s\l1 drop a te> ( pity on ?y bre?r51 :o dwell 9 ! mid/ ( ^! temptations1 & 9 ! language ( *ri/ian sympa?y1 lift up a groan to heav5 = !m1 & say1 ,h[ long1 ,o ,"l1 h[ long80 ,b let my ?\ghts return home f ! popi% c\ntries & _! sup]/itions4 ,x is n en\gh = me to r5\nce ! inv5tions ( m51 z any "p ( my righte\sness1 to procure my p>don & acceptance 9 ! sight ( ,god1 b ev5 ! duties :i* ,god himself has requir$1 ! duties ( fai? & love1 ( rep5tance & new ob$i5ce1 mu/ nev] /& 9 ! room ( ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/4 ,!y are all poor defective works1 & want to be spr9kl$ ) ! blood ( 8 sacrifice6 ,!y 7 nev] design$ to jo9 ) ! ob$i5ce ( ,*ri/1 9 procur+ ! fav\r ( an (f5d$ ,god4 ,h a c>e1 !re=e1 ,o my s\l1 ( re/+ 9 ! be/ ( ?y holy s]vices1 or ( mak+ !m a matt] ( m]it1 to introduce !e be=e 8 pres5ce4 ,:5 ?\ art rais$ ne>e/ to heav5 9 ! practice ( *ri/ian graces & duties1 fall d[n be=e ! ?rone1 confess ?y unwor?9ess1 & say2 ,ps4 cxxx4 #c1 #d4 ,if ?\1 ,o ,"l1 %\ld/ m>k iniquities1 :o c /&8 ,b !re is =giv5ess ) !e1 & pl5tiful r$emption by ! blood ( ,jesus4 ,!re lies all my hope4 ,?us ,i h f9i%$ ! two inf]5ces = in/ruction1 ,i proce$ n[ to ^? :i* m imm$iately relate to our practice4 ,?is bless$ doctr9e ( ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/1 runs l a gold5 ?read ?r\gh ! :ole ( our religion3 ,x unites ! sev]al p>ts ( x 9 a sweet h>mony1 & ca/s a lu/re ov] !m all4 ,let u !n p>ticul>ly survey "s ( ! v>i\s practical uses to :i* x may be appli$4 #a4 ,x is a solid f\ndation1 on :i* ! greate/ ( s9n]s may hope = acceptance ) ,god1 :5 !y return to him3 ,x is a suffici5t gr\nd = _! firm tru/ 9 ,*ri/ z a ,savi\r1 & a reviv+ cordial aga9/ s9k+ 9 despair4 ,let ! crimes ( a creature be nev] s great & he9\s1 yet ! atonem5t ( ! ,son ( ,god is equal to !m all4 ,let ! defilem5ts & /a9s ( ! s\l be nev] s deep & crimson1 ! blood ( ,*ri/ has a /range & div9e virtue to wa% !m away1 & to make ! s9n] :ite z sn[1 ev5 9 ! sight ( a holy ,god4 ,rev4 vii4 #ad4 ,!y wa%$ _! g>m5ts1 & made !m :ite 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb4 ,?is is a fai?ful say+1 z ,/4 ,paul tells ,timo?y1 & wor?y ( all acceptation1 ,*ri/ ,jesus came into ! _w to save s9n]s1 ( :om ,i am *ief2 #a ,tim4 i4 #ae4 ,& our ,savi\r assures u1 ,all mann] ( s9 & blasphemy %all be =giv5 to m52 ,mat4 xii4 #ad4 because t he knew t he c\ld make comp5sation to div9e ,ju/ice = all ?is guilt4 ,!re=e all sorts ( blasphem]s & crim9als %all be =giv51 b ^? :o blaspheme ! ,holy ,_s 9 8 highe/ atte/ations to ?is gospel1 & utt]ly refuse ?is atonem5t ( ,*ri/4 #a ,john i4 #g4 ,! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ cleanse? u f all s92 x is a div9e sacrifice1 & all-suffici5t propitiation1 ext5sive z our iniquities4 ,jesus is an able & an almighty ,savi\r1 s t ! vile/ ( s9n]s ne$ n despair1 if !y are b will+ to return to ,god1 & come unto him1 t !y may be sav$ 9 8 own way4 ,! deepe/ w\nds t 7 ev] made 9 ! consci5ce by s9s1 aga9/ light1 & aga9/ love1 s9s ( long cont9uance1 s9s ( old ob/9acy & repeat$ backslid+s1 s9s ( ! blacke/ aggravations1 may all be heal$ by apply+ ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,awake1 arise1 ,o s9n]1 fly to ! hope t is set be=e !e8 ,9 va9 w y try a ?\s& rem$ies1 ?is is ! only relief4 ,a s\l /ung ) ! guilt ( s91 z ) a fi]y s]p5t1 mu/ look up to ,jesus hang+ on ! cross1 !re alone c he f9d heal+ & life4 ,reflection4--8,& :at is my /ate8 & :at is my pres5t case8 ,am ,i a s9n] "u ! fir/ awak5+s ( consci5ce8 ,is my _s fill$ ) dreadful appreh5sions ( an (f5d$ ,god1 & ( a law t pron\nce? curses & dea?8 ,am #a enquir+1 ,:at %all ,i d to flee f ! wra? to come8 ,does ! load ( all my pa/ (f5ces lie heavy ^u me8 ,are my s9s gone ov] my head z a heavy burd51 too heavy = me to be>8 ,does ,satan ! tempt] & ! accus]1 t]rify & hurry me ) despair+ ?\ghts8 ,does he tell me t my crimes are too big to be =giv58 ,b ,satan is a li> f ! beg9n+4 ,! gospel ( ,*ri/ is div9ely true4 ,i come to ,jesus z a great ,high-prie/ 9 ! blood ( 8 atonem5t3 ,i come we>y & heavy lad51 "u a s5se ( ! guilt ( pa/ s9s1 & ! rema9+ p[] ( !m 9 my s\l4 ,o ,jesus fulfil ?y promise1 & give re/ to my lab\r+ & w\nd$ _s6 ,speak a ^w ( peace & p>don to a s9k+ creature1 & raise & receive him to hope & salvation4 ,i am wor?y to p]i% = ev]1 b ?y dea? is wor?y to procure life = me4 ,"h ,i re/ my heavy-lad5 s\l1 & ) humble hope ,i wait = ?y m]cy4 8,or1 am ,i a pr(essor ( religion t h fall5 "u great decays & wret*$ backslid+s8 ,are old t]rors & agonies return$ ^u my consci5ce ) r$\bl$ sm>t & angui%8 ,d ,i see my guilt8 ,my %ameful w&]+s1 my loa?some iniquities8 ,d ,i seem z x 7 to be ca/ out f ,god8 ,& does he seem to %ut ! door ( heav5 aga9/ my pray]s8 ,yet ,i w n despair3 ,i w come 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ! great atonem5t4 ,wa% my guilty s\l1 ,o bless$ ,r$eem]1 ) ?y blood1 & ,i w look aga9 t[>d ! holy temple4 ,i w lift up a humble eye t[>d an (f5d$ ,god4 ,?y sacrifice is ev] fre% 9 ! p[] & virtue ( x4 ,! ,lamb z x _h be5 sla91 appe>s 9 heav5 ) ! m>ks ( 8 sacrifice4 ,i return ) a brok5 he>t to my heav5ly ,fa!r3 ,i return trembl+ & hop+ 9 ! m]it ( t ev]la/+ atonem5t1 & wait = re/or+ grace4 8,or1 am ,i endeav\r+ to walk closely ) my ,god1 9 all ! duties ( hol9ess1 b daily infirmities break out1 daily follies & guilt att5d me8 ,i make sore compla9ts inde$1 because ( ! p]petual work+s ( indwell+ s92 yet ,i w n despair4 ,i love ! ^w ( ,god1 & ,i read x to keep me f s9n+3 ,b ,/4 ,john assures me if any man s9 ?r\gh ! weakness ( nature1 & ! preval5ce ( daily temptations1 we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r1 ev5 ,jesus ! righte\s2 #a ,john ii4 #a1 #b4 ,& he is an effectual ,advocate1 because he is a propitiation = our s9s2 & he pleads 9 ! virtue ( 8 own blood4 ,o may ,i ev] ma9ta9 a con/ant ex]cise ( fai? on ! ,son ( ,god1 z my great ,high-prie/6 ,may ,i keep up a lively & delightful s5se ( ! all-suffici5cy ( 8 atonem5t ^u my _s1 t ?is :i* is ! glory ( my religion1 may also be ! daily life ( my s\l40 ,,ii4 ,?is doctr9e ( atonem5t = s91 %\ld be us$ z a p[]ful motive to excite rep5tance 9 e he>t :]e s9 ha? dwelt4 ,rep5tance & =giv5ess are jo9$ toge!r 9 ! commission ( our exalt$ ,savi\r2 ,acts v4 #ca4 ,grace is a sweet & con/ra9+ motive to duty4 ,!re is abundant enc\ragem5t = s9n]s to rep5t & m\rn be=e ,god = _! pa/ transgressions1 because ! blood ( ,jesus has provid$ p>don = !m4 #a ,john i4 #i4 ,if we confess our s9s1 ,god is fai?ful to 8 own ^w1 & j & true to 8 ,son ,jesus1 to =give su* (f5d]s1 & 8 blood w cleanse u f our s9s4 ,! fall5 angels are n call$ & enc\rag$ by div9e m]cy1 to rep5t ( _! he9\s rebellions2 = !re is no ,savi\r1 !re is no aton+ sacrifice provid$ = !m4 ,reflection4--8,& is !re su* an atonem5t made8 ,& are !re su* p>dons provid$ = su* guilty wret*es z ,i h be58 ,is ,god reconcil+ himself to m51 & reconcil+ m5 to himself1 by ! blood ( ,jesus8 ,!n let my s\l m\rn = all h] follies1 all h] pa/ iniquities4 ,let me be cov]$ ) %ame1 & lie 9 ! du/ at ! foot ( ,god4 ,o let him speak peace & =giv5ess to me1 ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,i rememb] my guilt1 & am conf\nd$1 & op5 my m\? no m to v9dicate myself3 ,i am ov]:elm$ ) ?is amaz+ in/ance ( div9e love3 ,god has s5t 8 ,son to die = me1 & is pacifi$ t[>d me1 = all t ,i h done aga9/ him4 ,o wret*$ creature t ,i am1 t ev] ,i %\ld rebel aga9/ a ,god ( su* compassion6 ,aga9/ a ,god1 :o all ?is :ile _h su* k9d designs t[>ds me1 & 0 mak+ 8 own way to reconciliation & peace1 ?r\gh ! blood ( 8 own ,son6 ,i f9d n[ by sweet exp]i5ce1 :at ,i h be5 (t5 told by o!r *ri/ians1 t ! mo/ k9dly work+s ( true rep5tance1 arise f ! s5se ( a =giv+ ,god1 & a dy+ ,savi\r40 ,,iii4 ,let u use ?is atonem5t ( ,*ri/1 z our con/ant way ( access to ,god 9 all our pray]s4 ,?is is ! only safe me?od ( address to ! m]cy-seat3 ,x is orda9$ = ?is v purpose1 to help a s9n] ne> to ,god2 ,heb4 x4 #ai1 #ba1 #bb4--;,hav+ !re=e1 bre?r51 boldness to come into ! holie/ by ! blood ( ,jesus1--& hav+ a ,high-prie/ ov] ! h\se ( ,god1 let u draw ne> ) a true he>t4 ,he is asc5d$ to heav5 be=e u1 he is ent]$ )9 ! veil 9 virtue ( 8 sacrifice3 he has bespoke acceptance = our p]sons be=e ! ?rone1 & a fav\rable audi5ce = all our pray]s4 ,:atsoev] we ask ( ! ,fa!r1 we mu/ ask x 9 8 "n1 & especially 9 ! "n & virtue ( 8 great atonem5t3 ,all ! bless+s t ,god has to be/[1 are pur*as$ by 8 suff]+s4 ,reflection4--8,rememb]1 ,o my s\l1 & be humble2 rememb] ?\ can/ n be a welcome gue/ ev5 at ! ?rone ( grace1 unless ?\ art spr9kl$ ) ! blood ( ,jesus4 ,! ,god :om ?\ ha/ (f5d$1 is a great ,god1 & a t]rible1 a ,god ( hol9ess1 l a dev\r+ fire2 a ,god ( awful maje/y & sev]e ju/ice1 :o w by no means cle> ! guilty1 )\t "s recomp5ce = 8 brok5 law4 ,d>e n to approa* him !re=e1 b "u ! protection ( ! blood ( 8 ,son3 ,*ri/ is set =? z our propitiation ?r\gh fai? 9 8 blood4 ,if ?\ br+ ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ 9 ! h& ( ?y fai?1 ?\ %alt f9d sweet & easy access3 ,& :5 ?\ art fill$ ) inw>d sorr[s1 ?\ maye/ p\r !m all out1 & spread ?y compla9ts & ?y burd5s be=e ! eyes ( ?y ,god1 ) inw>d consolation & hope4 8,"l1 ,i h s9n$1 b ?y ,son has suff]$3 ,i come to ! ?rone ( grace 9 8 "n4 ,my (f5ces cry = v5geance1 b ! blood ( ,jesus speaks bett] ?+s1 & cries l\d] = peace & p>don4 ,let ! voice ( t blood :i* has made full satisfaction = ! vile/ s9s1 prevail ov] all my unwor?9ess4 ,let ! ,lamb :i* is 9 ! mid/ ( ! ?rone be hon\r$ ?is day1 by introduc+ a guilty creature ) all 8 compla9ts & sorr[s into ?y awful pres5ce1 & ?y div9e fav\r4 ,let me obta9 grace 9 ! h\r ( my di/ress & necessity3 ,&1 ,o t ,i may f9d su* success1 & su* ease ( s\l1 9 draw+ ne> to ,god by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 t on all occasions ,i may run to ?is refuge1 & ma9ta9 humble & con/ant communion ) ,god my ,fa!r1 9 ?is new & liv+ way ( access4 ,may ?is e>?ly & fooli% _s ( m9e1 nev] be su* a /rang] z x has be5 at ! m]cy-seat1 s9ce ! door ( approa* is always op51 s9ce ,i h s glori\s an introduc]40 ,,iv4 ,we %\ld use ?is atonem5t ( ,*ri/1 z a div9e gu>d aga9/ temptation & s92 #a ,pet4 i4 #ae1 #ah1 #ai4 ,z he :i* ha? call$ y is holy1 s be ye holy 9 all mann] ( conv]sation--= ye are r$eem$ ) ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/1 z ( a lamb )\t blemi% & )\t spot4 ,reflection4--8,& has ?is s\l ( m9e1 :i* 0 9 slav]y to s9 & ! p[] ( ,satan1 be5 r$eem$ by ! dea? ( ! ,son ( ,god8 & %all ,i run back to my old slav]y1 & give myself up aga9 to ! reign & tyranny ( s98 ,has ?is guilty & pollut$ s\l be5 wa%$ 9 s preci\s a lav] z ! blood ( ! ,son ( ,god8 ,& %all ,i defile myself aga98 ,%all ,i return ) ! dog to 8 vomit1 or ) ! sw9e t 0 wa%$1 to h] wall[+ 9 ! mire80 #b ,pet4 ii4 #bb4 ,x 0 s9 t co/ my ,r$eem] s de>1 t co/ him agonies & dea?3 ,& %all ,i indulge su* an enemy 9 my he>t1 & obey x 9 my practice8 ,god =bid6 ,h[ %all ,i t am dead to s91 by my int]e/ 9 a dy+ ,savi\r1 live any long] !re98 ,rom4 vi4 #b4 ,x is a sc&al & reproa* to ?is bless$ doctr9e ( atonem5t1 if ,i %\ld ev] d>e give a loose to my iniquities1 :ile ,i pr(ess fai? 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,grant1 ,o ,jesus1 t ,i may nev] turn ?is adorable grace ( ?9e into wantonness4 ,v4 ,! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ is an argum5t ( prevail+ =ce to be us$ 9 pray]1 :5 we plead = ! aids ( ! bless$ ,_s2 :5 we ask = 8 sacr$ influ5ces to enlight51 to sanctify1 or to com=t our s\ls4 ,! ,_s fl[s d[n to u 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,reflection4--8,holy ,fa!r1 ?\ ha/ n )held ?y ,son ,jesus1 b ha/ giv5 him to die = me1 & wilt ?\ n give me ?y ,_s to live 9 me1 & to raise me to a div9e life8 ,ev5 :5 ,i 0 dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 my bless$ ,savi\r p\r$ out 8 own s\l to dea?1 t ,i might be recov]$ to ?y fav\r2 & %all ,i n h ?y image impress$ ^u me by ! ,_s1 t ,i may appe> be=e !e 9 ! beauty ( hol9ess8 ,%all ,i be spr9kl$ ) ! blood ( ,*ri/1 & h my errors =giv51 & %all ,i n h div9e light be/[$ ^u me1 t ,i may n w&] afre% 9 ! ways ( error & d>kness6 ,is my guilt cancell$1 & are my iniquities remov$ by ! great atonem5t ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & wilt ?\ n be/[ ?y sanctify+ ,_s ^u me1 to gu>d me f r5ew$ guilt & fre% iniquities8 ,"l1 h ,i n fl$ to lay hold on ! hope set be=e me8 ,ha/ ?\ n =giv5 all my s9s8 ,& %all n ! ,_s ! ,com=t]1 speak peace to my s\l1 & fill me ) hope & joy 9 believ+8 ,wilt ?\ d5y ?y ,_s to any creature1 = :om ?y ,son has p\r$ out 8 invaluable life & blood80 ,if ?is s]mon be too long1 "h is a prop] pause4 ,h[ great & desirable are ! advantages t we h f\nd already to be d]iv$ f ?is gospel ( atonem5t8 ,may our s\ls possess & improve !m all8 ,b !re are /ill m treasures ( div9e grace to be dug out ( ?is gold5 m9e3 ,x is an inexhau/$ f\nta9 ( duties & bless+s4 ,i proce$ !re=e to po9t out m ( !m to ! eye ( fai?4 ,,vi4 ,we %\ld use ?is doctr9e ( propitiation = s9 by ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 z an ev]la/+ spr+ ( holy love to ,god ! ,fa!r1 & to 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,great & unspeakable 0 ! love ( ,god ! ,fa!r2 #a ,john iv4 #aj4 8,h]e9 is love2 n t we lov$ him1 b he ha? lov$ u1 & s5t 8 ,son to be a propitiation = our s9s40 ,great & unspeakable is ! love ( ,jesus ! ,savi\r2 8x has heights1 & dep?s1 & l5g?s1 & bread?s 9 x :i* pass our k20 ,eph4 iii4 #ah4 ,=1 8:5 we 7 enemies1 he di$ to reconcile u to ,god20 ,rom4 v4 #aj4 ,! great & bless$ ,god _h no ri*] gift ?an 8 ,son1 & he be/[$ 8 ,son ^u u4 ,*ri/ ,jesus himself made 8 fle% & s\l an (f]+ = our s9s4 ,x 0 a spr+ ( div9e love t arose f ! bosom ( ,god1 & runs ?r\gh all ?is sacr$ transaction 9 _m bless$ /reams3 ,x runs ?r\gh all ! l5g? ( "t into a long et]nity4 ,h[ %\ld ?is melt & s(t5 our he>ts1 into returns ( love to ! great ,god1 & to 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,we love him1 sai? ! belov$ apo/le1 because he fir/ lov$ u2 #a ,john iv4 #ai4 ,reflection4--8,& :at %all ,i d to raise my love to ,god my ,fa!r1 & my bless$ ,r$eem]8 ,:5 ,i 0 a /rang] & an enemy1 ,god reconcil$ me to himself1 by s5d+ 8 ,son to die = me4 ,h[ h>d is ?is wret*$ he>t ( m9e1 t x feels no m p[]ful impressions f ?is amaz+ love & compassion ( ,god to a rebel creature8 ,:at sorr[s1 :at indignities1 :at bitt] sc(fs1 :at loads ( reproa*1 :at inw>d & unkn[n agonies ( s\l1 :at a %ameful & pa9ful & curs$ dea?1 did ! bless$ ,son ( ,god endure = my sake3 ,& c ,i =be> to love him8 ,alas6 h[ cold are my affections6 ,h[ feeble & languid is my zeal6 ,:at poor sorry returns d ,i make = ^! inf9ite condesc5sions ( div9e love6 ,w>m my he>t1 ,o ,jesus ) ?is love1 & inflame all my affections4 ,o may all ! p[]s ( my s\l ex]t _! utmo/ dilig5ce 9 ! s]vice ( ! ,son ( ,god1 t has r$eem$ me6 ,8 love 0 /rong] ?an dea?3 & %all x n con/ra9 me to love him8 ,did he lay d[n 8 life = my sake1 & %all ,i n lay out & employ my life ) all my tal5ts & capacities to 8 hon\r8 ,bless$ ,jesus1 ,i grieve1 ,i m\rn1 ,i am conf\nd$ t ,i feel no m ( ! con/ra9+ influ5ces ( ?y dy+ love1 to make all my duty & ob$i5ce easy & delightful40 ,,vii4 ,?is doctr9e c>ries 9 x a /rong p]suasive to t love & pity :i* we %\ld %ew on all occasions to our fell[-creatures4 ,:5 ! apo/le ,john _h magnifi$ ! love ( ,god1 9 t he _h s5t 8 ,son to be a propitiation = our s9s3 ,he makes ?is inf]5ce1 ,belov$1 if ,god s lov$ u1 we ought also to love "o ano!r2 #a ,john iv4 #aa4 ,& 9 ! =ego+ *apt]1 iii4 #af4 he raises ?is inf]5ce ( love to a sublime degree3 ,because ,god ha? laid d[n 8 life = u1 we ought to lay d[n our lives = ! bre?r54 ,b h[ c any p]son make a pret5ce to *ri/ianity1 :o ha? ! goods ( ?is _w1 & see? 8 bro!r h ne$1 & %utte? up 8 b[els ( compassion f him8 v]se #ag4 ,h[ c su* an h>d5$ & cruel he>t pret5d t ! love ( ,god dwells !re8 ,?is bless$ tru? ( ! =giv5ess ( s9 ?r\gh ! propitiation ( ,*ri/1 dem&s ( u ! duties ( =be>ance & =giv5ess1 ( k9dness & t5d]ness to m54 8,be ye k9d "o to ano!r1 & t5d]-he>t$1 =giv+ "o ano!r ev5 z ,god = ,*ri/'s sake ha? =giv5 y20 ,eph4 iv4 #cb4 ,%all ,*ri/ians bite & dev\r ea* o!r1 %all !y rage aga9/ ea* o!r ) bitt] reproa*es1 %all !y qu>rel1 & grieve1 & w\nd ea* o!r :o 7 once fell[-slaves 9 ! *a9s ( guilt1 & dea?1 & 7 r$eem$ toge!r by ! volunt>y dea? ( ! ,son ( ,god8 ,%all !y :o h kn[n & ta/$ su* div9e compassion1 imitate ! rage1 & malice1 & envy ( hell1 r ?an ! heav5ly example ( ! bless$ ,jesus8 ,reflection4--8,& ha/ ?\ nev] felt ! influ5ce ( ?is div9e tru?1 ,o my s\l1 ?is bless$ doctr9e ( aton+ love8 ,do/ ?\ swell ) ang]8 ,do/ ?\ res5t e suppos$ injury8 ,do/ ?\ indulge a _s ( rev5ge8 ,& d ?y ?\ghts contrive mis*ief to m51 :ile ! ?\ghts ( ! ,son ( ,god are all t5d]ness & compassion t[>ds !e8 ,_h he res5t$ all ?y iniquities1 _h he m$itat$ v5geance = all ?y crimes1 he _h nev] laid d[n 8 life to rescue !e f hell1 & ?y /ate & ?y case _h be5 mis]able )\t hope4 8,ha/ ?\ no pity = ! poor1 :5 _! necessities & groans cry al\d = ?y relief8 ,! ,son ( ,god did n deal ?us ) !e3 ,he exp5d$ ! ri*es ( 8 love ^u !e1 ev5 8 unse>*able ri*es ( grace3 ,& :5 no o!r price 0 suffici5t to r$eem !e f dea?1 he gave up himself = !e1 & made 8 own s\l an (f]+ = ?y s9s4--,rememb] !re=e1 :5 provocations to ang] are set be=e !e1 & ?\ feele/ ! inw>d ris+ passion1 rememb] ! dea? & love ( ! ,son ( ,god1 rememb] ! price ( ?y =giv5ess40 ,,viii4 ,pati5ce "u heavy afflictions1 is ano!r div9e lesson t we %\ld le>n f ?is doctr9e ( ! aton+ dea? ( ,*ri/2 & n pati5ce only1 b holy joy 9 ! mid/ ( e>?ly sorr[s may be d]iv$ f ! same spr+4 ,rom4 v4 #a1 #b1 #c1 #h4 8,be+ ju/ifi$ by fai? we h peace ) ,god ?r\gh our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2--we rejoice 9 hope ( ! glory ( ,god2 & n only s1 b we glory 9 tribulations1--because ,god has comm5d$ 8 love t[>ds u at ?is rate1 9 t :ile we 7 yet s9n]s ,*ri/ di$ = u40 ,reflection4--8,:y !n %\ld my _s be ov]:elm$ "u ! tr\bles ( ?is life8 ,surely ! m]cies :i* ,i enjoy are inf9itely great] ?an all my sorr[s4 ,god has r$eem$ my s\l f hell by ! blood ( 8 ,son4 ,"l1 ,i w\ld suppress all rep9+ ?\ghts2 ,i am humble1 ,i am ?ankful2 & ?\gh ?\ visite/ me ) *a/isem5ts1 to r$uce me f my follies1 ?\ ha/ n laid on me ! burd5 ( my s9s1 nor call$ me to ! h>d & dreadful "w ( answ]+ ! sev]e dem&s ( ?y brok5 law4 ,?is burd5 ?y own ,son has borne2 ?is "w he has p]=m$4 ,! cup ( common sorr[s :i* my heav5ly ,fa!r puts into my h&1 %all ,i n dr9k x6 ,x is n a cup ( su* angui% & t]ror z ! ,son ( ,god drank up = my sake4 ,:y %\ld a creature sav$ f hell1 be impati5t & uneasy at any ( ! little suff]+s :i* he su/a9s "h on e>?6 8,?is is n only a p[]ful argum5t to compose my s\l to resignation "u tr\bles1 b ev5 to raise me to holy joy4 ,surely he t has lov$ me1 & has giv5 8 own ,son up to dea? = me1 does n afflict me will+ly1 nor grieve my _s beyond :at he sees necess>y4 ,he transacts all 8 affairs ) me accord+ to t cov5ant ( love :]eby he orda9$ 8 ,son to die = me2 & he w be/[ ^u me e good ?+ 9 its prop] season3 ,he t sp>$ n 8 own ,son1 b gave him up to die = u1 %all he n ) him freely give u all ?+s2 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 8,bless ! "n ( ?y ,god1 ,o my s\l1 let my he>t be fill$ ) ?ankfulness1 & my lips ) praise3 ,he has di/+ui%$ !e1 my s\l1 by peculi> bless+s4 ,he has made no su* prep>ation ( an atonem5t = angels1 ^? heav5ly creatures1 :5 !y s9n$ aga9/ him1 b !y are ca/ d[n into *a9s ( d>kness1 & :y am n ,i ca/ into *a9s ( d>kness too8 ,he has n reveal$ ?is grace to sev]al l>ge hea!n nations3 ,!y "k no?+ ( a ,r$eem]3 ,b he has reveal$ 8 ,son to me1 9 ! glory & grace ( 8 atonem5t ,he has rais$ me to ! hope ( et]nal life1 by ! dea? & ! resurrection ( ,jesus 8 ,son4 ,let all my murmur+s & impati5ce be sil5t = ev]4 ,! wor/ ( my pres5t suff]+s are n wor?y to be comp>$ ) ! glory t %all be reveal$1 ! glory pur*as$ by ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/20 ,rom4 viii4 #ah4 ,,ix4 ,! doctr9e ( ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ gives u a bless$ invitation to ! ,"l's-supp]1 :]e ,*ri/ crucifi$ is set =? be=e u 9 ! memorials ( 8 propitiation4 ,! propitiation ( ,*ri/ is ( s con/ant & univ]sal use 9 ! :ole ( our religion1 t our bless$ ,"l w\ld n suff] u to live )\t "s s5sible tok5s & signs ( x1 & ^! are to be frequ5tly repeat$ to ! end ( ! _w2 & !re=e he has giv5 a mo/ express & positive comm&2 ,luke xxii4 #ai4 ,?is d 9 remembrance ( me4 ,& ! apo/le ,paul2 #a ,cor4 xi4 #bi4 :]e he tea*es ! ,cor9?ians ?is ord9ance1 assures !m1 ,z (t5 z ye eat ?is bread1 & dr9k ?is cup1 ye d %ew ! ,"l's dea? till he come4 ,our bless$ ,"l has n giv5 u su* a peculi> memorial ( any ( 8 o!r actions or (fices z he has ( 8 prie/hood & sacrifice4 ,reflection4--8,& %all ,i n d hon\r to ! memory ( my dy+ ,savi\r8 ,%all ,i refuse to rememb] my great ,high-prie/1 & 8 propitiation = s91 9 ! way & mann] 9 :i* he has enjo9$ me8 ,d ,i n tru/ 9 ! dea? ( ,*ri/ = my salvation1 & %all ,i n glory 9 8 cross1 & pr(ess x be=e ! _w8 ,d ,i n /& 9 daily ne$ ( ?is bread ( life :i* 0 brok5 = my sake1 & %all ,i reject ! memorials ( 8 brok5 body1 :5 8 fle% & _s 7 made an (f]+ = my guilt3 ,d ,i n hope = =giv5ess ?r\gh 8 blood1 & %all ,i n dr9k ?is cup ( reconciliation :i* he has m+l$6 ,i h le>n$ by ! gospel1 ! excell5cy & virtue ( ! propitiation ( ,*ri/1 to cancel my iniquities1 & %all ,i n receive ?is propitiation 9 all ! me?ods ( 8 own appo9tm5t8 ,%all ,i d>e to say1 x is en\gh = me to read x 9 ! bible1 & to he> x 9 ! m9i/ry ( ! ^w1 & to m$itate on x 9 private1 :5 my ,"l has giv5 me an express comm& to receive x also 9 ^? emblems & s5sible figures ( bread & w9e1 & has sanctifi$ !m = ?is v purpose8 ,is ?is a k9d return to him t di$ = me8 8,bless$ ,r$eem]1 =give all my omissions1 my delays my c>eless or slo?ful neglects ( ?is holy ord9ance ( ?9e1 & all my s9ful indiff]5cy ab\t x4 ,o scatt] all my d\bts1 bani% all my excuses1 & br+ me to ?y holy table z a p5it5t & humble disciple1 z a wor?y & joyful receiv]2 !re let me jo9 ) my fell[-*ri/ians & rememb] ?y dy+ love40 ,x4 ,we may use ?is doctr9e z our mo/ effectual def5ce aga9/ ! t]rors ( dy+2 & z our joyful hope ( a bless$ resurrection4 ,! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ is a div9e support 9 ! agonies ( dea?4 ,at su* a season a ?\s& pa/ iniquities w sometimes cr[d 9 ^u ! memory1 & fill ! s\l ) horror1 & p]haps ,satan ! accus] makes a dreadful assault ^u ! consci5ce at ! same "t1 & torm5ts ! _s ) pa9ful agonies3 ,b ! mo/ =midable t]rors1 ! %>pe/ agonies f9d a relief "h1 ! v /+ ( dea? is tak5 away by ! dea? ( ,*ri/2 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ef4 ,! /+ ( dea? is s91 & ! /r5g? ( s9 to condemn u is ! law ( ,god3 b ?anks be to ,god ?r\gh ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o ha? answ]$ ! dem&s ( ! condemn+ law1 & tak5 away ! /+ ( dea? by 8 aton+ sacrifice4 ,we may n[ v5ture into ! pres5ce ( a holy & righte\s ,god1 lay+ fre% hold ( ! atonem5t 9 a dy+ h\r by a liv+ fai?1 & hav+ our dep>t+ spirits spr9kl$ ) ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,x 0 ?is v blood 9 ! virtue ( :i* ,jesus himself 0 rais$ f ! dead2 ,heb4 xiii4 #bj4 ,! ,god ( peace br\ght aga9 f ! dead our ,"l ,jesus1 ! great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep1 ?r\gh ! blood ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant4 ,x 0 9 ! virtue ( ?is blood t he asc5d$ & appe>$ be=e ,god 9 heav52 ,heb4 ix4 #ab4 ,*ri/ by 8 own blood ent]$ into ! holy place1 hav+ obta9$ et]nal r$emption = u4 ,did ! curs$ guilt ( our s9s br+ ! ,son ( ,god d[n f heav5 to e>?1 did x smite him to dea?1 & lay him l[ 9 ! grave8 ,b ! p[] ( 8 complete atonem5t has brok5 ! bonds ( dea? & ! grave2 ?is has br\ght him back to life aga91 & has rais$ him f e>? to heav52 & by ! same blood ( 8 cross he has op5$ an effectual way = our ris+ f ! dead1 & our f9al admission into ! place ( bless$ness4 ,z ,a>on ! ,jewi% high-prie/ might n d>e to v5ture into ! holy ( holies )\t ! blood ( expiation1 s ,*ri/ our great ,high-prie/1 :5 he _h once tak5 our s9s ^u him1 might n asc5d to heav5 into ! pres5ce ( ,god1 till 9 ! language ( scripture he c\ld c>ry 8 blood ) him1 till he c\ld %ew a full atonem5t4 ,n[ t v same blood & sacrifice :i* gave ,*ri/ himself a joyful admission into heav51 :o 0 ! great ,%eph]d & ! ,repres5tative ( 8 p1 w also give e "o ( 8 %eep a safe & glori\s entrance into ! pres5ce ( ,god4 ,?is we may hope = ) a *e>ful he>t1 :5 our dep>t+ spirits are call$ away f ?is l[] _w4 ,& = ! fur!r joy ( our fai?1 we %\ld rememb] also1 t 9 ! virtue ( ! same blood we %all be rais$ f ! grave3 ,! grave %all obey ! voice ( him t di$ = u2 = he has ransom$ u f ! p[] ( x4 ,!n ! s\l & body ( e disciple ( ,*ri/ %all be introduc$ ) div9e acceptance to dwell :]e ,jesus is1 & to behold 8 glory2 ,john xvii4 #bd4 ,reflection4--8,:y !n art ?\ s t]rifi$1 ,o my s\l1 at ! ?\ghts ( dy+8 ,:y all ^! %udd]+s ( ! fle%1 & ^! agonies ( _s at ! appreh5sions ( dea? & ! grave8 ,are ! s9s ( ?y life great & num]\s8 ,d !y ?rong 9 ^u ?y consci5ce1 & fill ?y ?\ghts ) tumult & t]ror8 ,rememb] ! "t1 ! d>k & dismal h\r1 :5 ,jesus ?y ,savi\r bore all ^? v s9s 9 8 own body on ! tree3 ,!re ! dem&s ( ,div9e ,ju/ice 7 all answ]$1 & s9 has n[ no p[] to condemn ! sa9t1 nor has dea? p[] to hurt him 9 8 be/ int]e/s20 ,rom4 viii4 #cd4 8,:o %all condemn8 ,x is ,*ri/ t di$1 yea1 r has ris5 aga91 z a complete conqu]or ov] dea?40 ,& is n ,*ri/ ?y ,head1 ?y ,r$eem] & ! ,capta9 ( ?y salvation8 8,let me call to m9d ! solemn seasons ( transaction betwe5 ,*ri/ & my s\l4 ,h ,i n resign$ myself to him z an all-suffici5t ,savi\r1 to deliv] me bo? f ! guilt & ! p[] ( e s98 ,h ,i n tru/$ 9 ! blood ( 8 atonem5t1 & felt ! quick5+ p[] ( 8 ,_s z ! fruit ( 8 blood8 ,has he n rais$ me to a new life8 ,:at if ! mortal body mu/ die1 because x has s9 9 x1 yet my ,_s %all live because ,*ri/ is my righte\sness4 ,fe> n !n1 ,o my s\l1 b g *e>fully ?r\gh ! gates ( dea? :5 he calle? !e4 ,jesus has tak5 away ! t]rors ( t d>k passage4 ,he has depriv$ dea? ( its /+1 & sanctifi$ ! grave = a sweet sleep+ place4 ,awak5 all ! p[]s ( ?y fai?1 & triumph ov] ! conqu]$ enemy4 ,! ju/ice ( ,god is become ?y fri5d1 & dea? c d no mis*ief to ! fri5ds ( ,god1 reconcil$ by ! blood ( ,jesus4 ,look =w>d & behold ?y great ,=e-runn] ready to introduce !e into ! pres5ce ( 8 ,fa!r & ?y ,fa!r1 8 ,god & ?y ,god1 ) exce$+ joy4 ,bid a joyful f>ewell to fle% & s5se1 ^? busy tempt]s2 f>ewell to "t & ?is _w1 & all ?+s t are n div9e & holy4 ,turn ?y back on all visible objects1 close ?9e eyes ) a smil+ c\nt5ance1 =get e>? = ev]1 & ent] into ! heav5ly mansions40 ,,xi4 ,! view ( ,*ri/ z our propitiation1 is n only a safe def5ce aga9/ ! t]rors ( dea?1 b x is a div9e allurem5t t[>d ! upp] _w4 ,!re lives our de> ,r$eem]1 our bless$ & belov$ ,"l1 :o ransom$ our s\ls f s9 & hell4 ,!re he reigns on ! ?rone z k+ ( glory1 :o once hung on ! cross z our sacrifice ( atonem5t3 ,! ,lamb ( ,god 9 ! mid/ ( ! ?rone1 ) ! signals ( 8 dea? ^u him4 ,! sight ( ^! signals %all op5 all our spr+s ( love3 ,joy1 love1 & gratitude %all fill ! dep>t$ _s3 ,z soon z we are abs5t f ! body1 we are pres5t ) ! ,"l :o di$ = u4 ,reflection4--8,o happy day & happy h\r inde$1 t %all f9i% ! long abs5ce ( my belov$1 & place me )9 sight ( my ador$ ,jesus6 ,:5 %all ,i see t lovely1 t illu/ri\s ,fri5d1 :o laid d[n 8 own life to rescue m9e1 8 own valuable life to ransom a worm1 a rebel t des]v$ to die4 ,he suff]$1 he groan$1 he di$3 b he rose aga91 ! bless$ ,savi\r arose1 he lives1 he reigns exalt$ ov] all ! creation4 ,fai? beholds him ris51 & reign+1 b x is ?r\gh a glass1 x is at a di/ance1 & b d>kly4 ,i wait1 ,i hope = a m div9e pleasure2 x is a delight wor? dy+ =1 to behold him face to face1 to see him z he is1 to conv]se ) 8 wondr\s p]son1 & to survey 8 glories4 ,alas6 my s\l is too pati5t ( ?is long di/ance & sep>ation4 ,o = ! w+s ( love1 to be> my _s upw>d 9 holy brea?+s6 ,me?9ks ,i w\ld long to be ne> him1 to be ) him1 to give him my highe/ praises & ?anks = my %>e 9 8 dy+ love4 ,i w\ld rise to jo9 ) ! bless$ acclamations1 ! holy songs ( ! sa9ts on high1 :ile !y behold _! exalt$ ,savi\r4 ,h[ sweet _! songs6 ,h[ l\d _! acclamations6 ,?is is ! man1 ! ,god-man :o di$ = me6 ,?is is ! ,son ( ,god1 :o 0 buffett$1 :o 0 cr[n$ ) ?orns1 :o endur$ exquisite angui%1 & unkn[n sorr[s = me1 :o 0 sc\rg$1 & w\nd$1 & crucifi$ = me6 ,?is is ! glori\s ,p]son1 ! ,lamb ( ,god1 :o wa%$ me f my s9s 9 8 own blood4 ,bless+1 hon\r1 & salvation to 8 holy "n =ev]40 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxxvi4 ,*ri/'s ,propitiation improv$4 ,"l1 did/ ?\ s5d ?y ,son to die ,= su* a guilty wret* z ,i8 ,& %all ?y m]cy n imp>t ,?y _s to r5ew my he>t8 ,"l1 be/ ?\ wa%'d my g>m5ts clean ,9 ,jesu's blood f %ame & s98 ,%all ,i n /rive ) all my p[] ,t s9 pollute my s\l no m6 ,%all ,i n be> my ,fa!r's rod1 ,! k9d corrections ( my ,god1 ,:5 ,*ri/ ^u ! curs$ tree ,su/a9'd a heavi] load = me8 ,:y %\ld ,i dread my dy+ day ,s9ce ,*ri/ ha? took ! curse away1 ,& taught me ) my late/ brea? ,to triumph o'er ?y t]rors1 dea?8 ,o r let me wi% & cry1 8,:5 %all my s\l get loose & fly ,to upp] worlds8 ,:5 %all ,i see1 ,! ,god1 ! man1 t dy'd = me80 ,i %all behold 8 glories !re1 ,& pay him my et]nal %>e ,( praise1 & gratitude1 & love1 ,among t5 ?\s& sa9ts above4 ,,s]mon ,,xxxvii4 ,! ,*ri/ian's ,treasure4 #a ,,cor4 iii4 #ba4--;,all ?+s are y\rs4 ,x is a peculi> delight ( ?is apo/le to survey ! bless+s we d]ive f ,*ri/1 & to run ov] ! glories ( ! gospel 9 fl[+ language4 ,at ! end ( ?is *apt] he reckons up ! privileges ( ! sa9ts1 & tells !m1 !y h an int]e/ 9 all ?+s3 8,x does n become y1 says he1 to ent] into p>ties1 & to glory 9 any s+le man1 no1 n 9 ,paul1 ,apollos1 nor ,cephas1 = all ?+s are y\rs1 :e!r life or dea?1 :e!r ?is _w or ! o!r1 :e!r ?+s pres5t or ?+s to come1 all are y\rs40 ,to improve ?is proposition1 & to br+ x d[n to "s practical purposes1 let u consid]1 ,i4 ,:at we are to und]/& by ?is ext5sive privilege ( true *ri/ians1 conta9$ 9 ?is expression1 ,all ?+s are y\rs2 & :at is ! true limitation ( ! s5se ( x4--,,ii4--,x %all be prov$1 t not)/&+ ! limit$ s5se ( ^! words1 yet ! sa9ts h a ri*] treasure 9 !m1 ?an ! greate/ ri*es ( a s9n]4--,,iii4 ,we %all enquire h[ *ri/ians come to possess su* a treasure4 ,&1--,,iv4 ,see :at use may be made ( ?is doctr9e3 ,fir/1 ,:at are we to und]/& by ?is expression1 ,all ?+s are y\rs8 ,to answ] ?is enquiry cle>ly1 ,i am con/ra9$ to introduce ^! two negatives3 #a4 ,we are n to suppose "h t all ?+s are 9 ! possession ( true *ri/ians1 & "u _! p[]4 ,?is tru? e man is a witness (1 t ! sa9ts h nei!r heav5 nor e>? 9 _! pres5t possession4 ,! sun & />s are n at _! comm&1 nor ! ri*es ( ?is _w 9 _! *e/1 nor ! k+doms ( ?is _w "u _! gov]nm5t4 ,no1 by no means1 = !y are mo/ times poor & mean 9 ?is _w1 _m ( !m de/itute ( ! common supports ( nature1 & ! com=ts ( life4 ,*ri/ himself _! ,"l & ,ma/] _h n :]e to lay 8 head3 ,& ! apo/les1 :o 7 ! *ief ( *ri/ians1 suff]$ 8hung] & ?ir/1 7 nak$ & buffett$2 !y _h sometimes nei!r food nor raim5t1 nei!r re/ nor peace1 nor any c]ta9 dwell+-place20 #a ,cor4 iv4 #aa4 #b4 ,& z all ?+s are n 9 _! possession1 s nei!r are we to und]/& t all ?+s 9 a civil s5se are _! "r & prop]ty4 ,!y h n a j claim & dem& ( ! good ?+s :i* _! neighb\rs possess1 nor ought !y to take possession ( !m1 ?\gh !y _h p[] to d x4 ,x is a v wick$ pr9ciple :i* has no c\nt5ance f scripture1 & has be5 abus$ to mo/ unrighte\s & bloody purposes1 t dom9ion is f\nd$ 9 grace1 or t ! sa9ts h a pres5t civil "r to all ! e>?1 & ! good ?+s ( x4 ,f ?is sort ( doctr9e1 "s m5 ( furi\s zeal & en?usiasm h be5 tempt$ to rise & seize on ! prop]ty ( _! neighb\rs4 ,& inde$1 all ! p]secution 9 ! _w ^u ! acc\nt ( religion1 is built on ?is pr9ciple1 8t ! sa9ts alone h a "r to peace & lib]ty1 to hon\r & money1 & all ! good ?+s ( ?is life2 & t ! h]etic & ! s9n] h no "r to any ?+40 ,& ?\gh p]secutors are v mu* a%am$ to own ?is doctr9e 9 words1 yet !y confirm x & comm5t ^u x1 9 all _! oppressive & bloody practices4 ,b ! *ri/ian religion kn[s no su* pr9ciples2 x all[s e man's prop]ty & int]e/ 9 ! goods ( ?is _w1 :e!r he be a ,turk or a ,jew1 a hea!n or a *ri/ian1 a sa9t or a s9n]4 ,x is provid5ce has dispos$ ( ^! outw>d ?+s 9 ! civil life1 & m5 become entitl$ to !m1 by ! laws & agreem5t ( civil society3 ,& ?us a ri* wick$ man may be righte\sly possess$ ( a f9e h\se1 & purple raim5t1 may h a well spread table1 & l>ge l&s1 & dom9ions1 :ile a sa9t may happ5 to lie at 8 door de/itute ( bread & clo?+4 ,b 9 :at s5se ?an c x be said1 t 8all ?+s are !irs40 ,to give a j answ] to ?is enquiry1 we mu/ take notice1 t ! apo/le's fir/ design "h1 is to %ew1 t believ]s ne$ n be s fond ( assum+ to !mselves a peculi> int]e/ 9 "o m9i/] or ano!r1 = !y may enjoy ! gifts ( all2 all are = _! sakes3 ,& f ?is s+le h9t he rises high into ! privileges ( ! sa9ts4 ,n m9i/]s only1 z ,paul & ,cephas1 are design$ = _! b5efit2 b all are !irs3 ,all ?+s 9 heav5 or e>?1 9 "t1 or 9 et]nity1 are appo9t$ to d "s s]vice to !m4 ,?is !re=e ,i take to be ! true s5se ( my text1 viz4 8,t all ?+s 9 ! creation ( ,god1 all ?+s 9 all 8 va/ dom9ions1 :i* a *ri/ian c or %all at any "t h to d )1 %all z c]ta9ly s]ve to promote 8 true int]e/1 & 8 f9al happ9ess1 z ?\gh he himself _h sov]eign dom9ion ov] !m1 or pres5t possession ( !m30 ,always suppos+ t ! *ri/ian ma9ta9s 8 "*1 & acts 9 8 /ation becom+ ! dignity ( 8 holy & heav5ly call+4 ,! pla9 mean+ ( ! words is1 t all ?+s %all "w = ! good ( ! sa9ts4 ,b ! apo/le *uses to express ?is 9 a noble mann] "h1 & by su* an exalt$ figure ( spee* z aggr&izes ! "* ( ! sa9ts1 & raises _! dignity3 ,& !re=e he repres5ts !m z hav+ a prop]ty 9 all ?+s1 & speaks sublimely ( !m1 z ?\gh !y 7 possessors ( heav5 & e>?4 ,n[ ! gr\nd on :i* he builds ?is mann] ( speak+1 may be set 9 a j & easy light4 ,we c prop]ly be said to possess no?+ b :at turns to our acc\nt1 :at is ( "s s]vice or advantage to u2 & !re=e 9 ! common language ( life1 we say1 conc]n+ a ri* covet\s man1 8he is a poor wret*1 he has no?+1 because he receives b5efit f s small a "p ( 8 e/ate3 ,& 9 tru?1 he has no m ?an he enjoys or uses40 ,n[ ! true *ri/ian reaps ! b5efit ( all ?+s2 & ,god1 ! great ,god1 ! ,possessor ( heav5 & e>?1 makes all ?+s "w toge!r = ! b5efit ( 8 p2 & 9 ?is s5se x is t all ?+s are !irs4 ,all ?+s %all turn to _! advantage1 ei!r1 #a4 = ! support & com=t ( _! temporal life2 or1 #b4 = ! beg9n+ & improvem5t ( _! spiritual life2 or1 #c4 = _! possession & enjoym5t ( life et]nal4 ,b in/ead ( collect+ all ! treasures & ri*es ( ! sa9ts "u ^! ?ree g5]al heads1 ,i %all *use r to make a p>aphrase on ! :ole v]se ( my text1 & ?us discov] ! int]e/ t a *ri/ian has 9 ! p]sons & ?+s ( e>? & heav54 8,:e!r ,paul1 or ,apollos1 or ,cephas1 or ! _w1 or life1 or dea?1 or ?+s pres5t1 or ?+s to come1 all are y\rs40 ,i4 ,! m9i/]s ( ! gospel are y\rs4 ,is ,paul appo9t$ an apo/le sep>at$ to ! gospel by ! imm$iate call ( ,*ri/2 x is = y\r sakes1 ,o ye ,cor9?ians1 t he 0 *os5 & call$6 ,*ri/ _h y 9 8 eye1 & ^u 8 he>t1 :5 he /opp$ him 9 ! mid/ ( 8 fury & p]secution2 :5 he ov]:elm$ him ) glory1 9 ! road to ,damascus2 & f a p]secutor1 made an apo/le ( him1 & a prea*] ( ! cross ( ,jesus3 ,= he design$ !n to s5d him to ,cor9?1 to call y f hea!nism1 & to save y\r s\ls4 ,is ,paul a man ( le>n+ & ( bright p>ts8 ,is he end[$ ) pr(\nd k ( div9e my/]ies above 8 bre?r58 ,is he fit to prea* = ! conv]sion ( ! hea!n _w1 & to write ! great ?+s ( ,god = ! *ur*1 9 all future ages8 ,x is = y\r sakes1 ,o *ri/ians1 t he is ?us end[$3 ,x is = y1 ,o believ]s 9 ,great ,brita91 ?\gh y live z x 7 at ! ends ( ! e>?1 & 9 ! old age ( ! _w2 x is ev5 = y t he 0 appo9t$ & inspir$ to write 8 epi/les to ,rome1 ,cor9?1 & ,ephesus1 & ! re/ ( ! e>ly *ur*es4 ,x is by 8 writ+s1 t y h be5 enlight5$ 9 ! my/]ies ( ,*ri/1 & ! wond]s ( ! gospel4 ,almo/ sev5te5 hundr$ ye>s ago 0 he made ! apo/le ( ! g5tiles1 & t p>tly = y\r sakes4 ,paul himself is y\rs4 ,0 ,apollos an eloqu5t man1 & mighty 9 ! scriptures8 ,x 0 = y1 ,o primitive *ri/ians1 t he _h ! gift ( oratory be/[$ on him4 ,has any m9i/] 9 our age & place ( abode a peculi> tal5t ( eloqu5ce1 ha? he a vivacity ( fancy1 a /r5g? ( expression1 a sweet acc5t1 & a comm&+ voice8 ,x is design$ = ! conviction & salvation ( y\r s\ls4 ,c he ?und] l ! voice ( ,god on m\nt ,s9ai1 & fla% ! t]rors ( ! law1 l lightn+1 ^u y\r consci5ces8 ,x is to awak5 y out ( y\r c>nal slumb] & security 9 s91 to make y fly f ! wra? to come1 & cry out1 ,:at %all ,i d to be sav$8 ,c he set ! bless+s ( salvation 9 a glori\s & conv9c+ light8 ,x is to p]suade y to accept !m4 ,has he ! art ( /rik+ ! passions1 & t\*+ ! inw>d spr+s ( ! s\l8 ,c he spread ! invitations ( grace be=e y1 9 allur+ language8 ,c he dissolve 8 ?\ghts 9 ! t5d]e/ acc5ts ( spee*1 & moi/5 8 words ) 8 te>s8 ,x is all design$ z a means1 9 ! h&s ( ! ,_s1 to melt y\r he>ts to rep5tance1 & to s(t5 y\r s\ls to receive ! impressions ( ! gospel4 ,has he ! holy skill ( display+ ! glories ( our bless$ ,savi\r8 ,c he set (f ! miracles ( 8 life8 ,c he talk ( 8 ble$+ & 8 dy+ love 9 ! mo/ affect+ mann]8 ,c he pa9t him 9 ! hon\rs ( 8 resurrection1 8 triumph & 8 exalt$ /ate1 9 mo/ magnific5t col\rs8 ,x is all = ! assi/ance ( y\r fai?1 ! k9dl+ ( y\r love1 & ! advancem5t ( y\r joy4 ,n ,paul only1 b ,apollos is y\rs4 ,is ,cephas or ,pet] a man ( boldness & c\rage to def5d ! tru?s ( ! gospel1 or to speak = ,*ri/ among/ infidels8 ,x is to lead y onw>d z ! soldi]s ( ,*ri/1 ?r\gh ! mid/ ( dang]s1 & to enc\rage y to face ! p]secut+ _w bravely 9 ! pr(ession ( ! cross4 ,or is ! "* ( ,cephas1 z an in/ructor ( ! "y1 & a condesc5d+ prea*] to babes8 ,he has ?is tal5t giv5 him = y\r sakes too1 to fe$ y :ile y 7 babes 9 ,*ri/1 ) ! s9c]e milk ( ! ^w1 to set be=e y ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! oracles ( ,god1 & assi/ y to imbibe ! rudim5ts ( *ri/ianity1 be=e y 7 fit to receive ! m exalt$ doctr9es1 & be f$ ) /rong] meat4 ,?us n only ,paul & ,apollos1 b ,cephas is y\rs4 ,all ! (fic]s 9 ! *ur*1 bo? ord9>y & extraord9>y1 are appo9t$ = y\r sakes4 ,x is = y t ,*ri/ asc5d$ on high1 & gave gifts to m54 ,read & believe x2 ,eph4 iv4 #aa1 #ab4 8,& he gave "s apo/les2 & "s prophets2 & "s evangeli/s2 & "s pa/ors & tea*]s2 = ! p]fect+ ( ! sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/40 ,& z ! gifts & graces ( ! m9i/]s ( ! gospel are design$ = ! b5efit ( ! *ur*1 s ! outw>d circum/ances t att5d !m1 _! sorr[s1 & _! joys are orda9$ = ! advantage ( *ri/ians3 ,& ,/4 ,paul rejoices 9 x2 #b ,cor4 i4 #c1 #d1 #f4 8,bless$ be ,god1 ev5 ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,fa!r ( m]cies1 & ! ,god ( all com=t1 :o com=te? u 9 all our tribulation1 t we may be able to com=t !m :i* are 9 any tr\ble1 by ! com=t :]e) we ourselves are com=t$ ( ,god2--,& :e!r we be afflict$1 x is = y\r consolation & salvation1 :i* appe>s to be effectual1 :5 ye endure ! same suff]+s :i* we also suff]4 ,or :e!r we be com=t$1 x is = y\r consolation & salvation10 t is1 we prea* m effectually f our own exp]i5ce4 ,?us :atsoev] be ! *>act]s1 or ! tal5ts1 or ! circum/ances ( life t att5d y\r m9i/]s1 !y are orda9$ ( ,god = "s valuable purposes to y4 ,,ii4 ,?is _w is y\rs4 ,n only ! m9i/]s ( ! gospel b ! _w1 & ! ?+s ( x are y\rs4 ,x is = y\r sakes1 ,o believ]s1 t ! _w /&s6 ,= :5 s9 ent]$ into x by ,adam ! fir/ man1 !re 0 a curse spread ov] x2 & p]haps imm$iate de/ruction _h att5d$ x1 b = ! sake ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 :o 7 appo9t$ to be born 9 successive ages1 among/ ! po/]ity ( ,adam1 among ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,x is = ! sake ( ! elect1 :o 7 giv5 to ,*ri/ be=e ! _w 01 t ?is e>? & ^! l[] heav5s are cont9u$ 9 be+4 ,?is e>? abides z a /age ( action1 prop] = a /ate ( trial = ! sa9ts1 & :5 ! la/ sa9t is born1 & 8 /ate ( trial is f9i%$1 ! _w & ! works ( x %all be burn$ up toge!r4 ,x is = y1 ,o *ri/ians1 t ^! heav5s1 or1 %all ,i say1 ?is globe ( e>? rolls r\nd 9 its daily & ye>ly c\rses1 & ! sun & ! moon s5d out _! bright] or pal] beams1 to light y onw>d 9 y\r way to glory4 ,! morn+ breaks = y to give y day-light1 t y may "w = ,god3 ,& ! ev5+ spreads its long ?ick %ad[s ov] ! nations1 to det]m9e a "t = y\r repose & refre%m5t4 ,! d>kness & ! light are y\rs1 dur+ y\r cont9uance 9 ! fle%4 ,:5 all y\r "w "h is done1 ^! l[] 8heav5s %all be fold$ up l an old g>m5t1 z a ve/ure %all !y be *ang$20 !y %all flee away & be no m4 ,survey ! trees & ! fields1 h[ !y br+ =? food = y4 ,! bea/s ( ! e>? gr[ & are n\ri%$ = y\r conv5i5cy2 !y 7 born & live1 & die = y\r support & n\ri%m5t4 ,! w9ds bl[ to purge ! air = y1 & to keep x :olesome1 :ile ,god has appo9t$ y to brea! 9 x4 ,! f\nta9s bubble1 & ! riv]s fl[ to qu5* y\r ?ir/4 ,flax & wool are orda9$ = y\r cov]+1 & ! silk-worm is set to 8 %9+ task1 t "s ( y\r g>m5ts may be s(t & easy3 ,! bea/s ( ! e>? are at peace ) y1 & y are 9 league ) ! /ones ( ! field2 ,job v4 #bc4 ,o happy & glori\s /ate ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god6 ,*ri/1 9 8 provid5tial managem5t ( all ?+s 9 ?is _w1 has a *ief reg>d to 8 own p4 ,! wick$ ( ! e>? :o dwell among ! sa9ts1 come 9 = a %>e ( ! common good ?+s ( life1 *iefly z !y are in/rum5ts ( ! provid5ce ( ,*ri/1 = "s kn[n or unkn[n b5efit to 8 *ur*4 ,i might tell y also1 t if y are *ri/ians inde$1 !n ?\gh y\r ungodly neighb\rs may h a rightful civil prop]ty 9 _m good ?+s ( ! _w1 yet y h a bett] & sweet] int]e/ 9 ! e>?ly bless+s :i* y possess4 ,y c ta/e ! love ( a ,fa!r 9 !m1 & ! k9dness ( a reconcil$ ,god4 ,!y are common b5efits to ! _w1 b !y are made z x 7 special bless+s to y4 ,!y are put into y\r h& by a bett] cov5ant3 ,!y are sanctifi$ to y\r use3 ,! _w itself becomes a means to raise y\r heads t[>ds ,god4 ,& :]eas weal?1 & hon\rs1 & ! pl5te\s enjoym5ts ( life1 become a temptation & a sn>e to ! wick$2 &1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( _! natures1 divide _! s\ls f ,god & heav51 ! same ?+s are made happy in/rum5ts 9 ! h& ( ! ,m$iator1 to furni% y out = em95t s]vice1 & to help y onw>d to a bett] _w4 ,,iii4 ,life & dea? are y\rs4 ,life1 ) all ! com=table att5dants ( x2 or ev5 ) all its difficulties & vexations1 x is /ill design$ = y\r advantage3 ,& dea?1 z t]rible z x is 9 itself1 %all appe> to be a b5efit to y4 ,b ,i insi/ no long] on ?is head at pres5t1 because ,i design x to be ! subject ( foll[+ disc\rses4 ,,iv4 ,?+s pres5t1 :e!r visible or invisible1 & ?+s to come1 are all y\rs4 #a4 ,visible ?+s pres5t are y\rs4 ,i h %ew$ y 9 "p already1 h[ ! :eels ( nature are roll+ = y4 ,?is l[] creation /&s & moves = y\r sakes1 = y\r relief & support1 :ile y are travell+ to heav54 ,! pres5t po/ure ( ?+s 9 ?is _w1 ! daily sc5es ( life are cont9u$ or *ang$ & /ill ov]-rul$ by div9e provid5ce = y\r good4 ,k+doms1 & laws1 & gov]nm5ts1 are e/abli%$ among m5 = y\r safety3 ,if ! _w 7 )\t all gov]nm5t1 & all ?+s run into confusion1 ! sa9ts1 ) all _! e>?ly com=ts1 w\ld become ! plund] & prop]ty ( ! wick$ cont9ually4 ,! pr9ces ( ! e>?1 & ! political con/itutions ( nations1 are design$ to be a scre5 & def5ce to ! p ( ,god1 :o dwell among !m3 ,= if ^! f\ndations are de/roy$1 :at c ! righte\s d2 ,ps4 xi4 #c4 ,! wick$ w\ld b5d _! b[1 & make ready _! arr[ ^u ! /r+2 & !y w\ld n only 9 private1 b publicly %oot at ! upright 9 he>t2 v]se #b4 ,!re w\ld be nei!r life nor safety = a *ri/ian4 ,yet1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 ,*ri/1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 provid5ce1 br+s confusion on /ates & k+doms1 & :5 he suff]s ! wick$ ( ! e>?1 l wild bea/s ( ! wild]ness1 to spoil1 dev\r & de/roy1 x is usually design$ by 8 wisdom1 z a season ( prop] trial = 8 own p1 & t c\ntry becomes a sc5e ( _! glori\s suff]+s4 ,*ri/1 :o is ! head ov] all ?+s1 sets up & pulls d[n tyrants or good pr9ces1 z may be/ s]ve ! c\nsels ( 8 ,fa!r's m]cy1 & 8 own k9d designs = 8 *os5 & r$eem$ p4 ,& z ! :ole _w ( nature1 & ! pres5t affairs ( nations are manag$ by ,*ri/1 = ! good ( ! *ur*2 s ! _w ( grace1 & ! affairs ( 8 sanctu>y1 & 8 k+doms on e>?1 are all orda9$ = ! b5efit ( ! sa9ts4 ,*ri/ians1 :y did he sep>ate y f ! _w1 & call y out ( ! wild]ness1 & make y a *os5 nation1 & a peculi> p8 ,0 x n = y\r advantage8 ,:y did he write 8 ^w8 ,:y did he orda9 m9i/]s & holy in/itutions8 ,0 x n = y\r edification8 ,7 n ! seals ( ! cov5ant giv5 to assi/ y\r fai?1 by ! aid ( y\r s5ses1 & by ?is means to inflame y\r love1 & exalt y\r joy8 ,are n ! precepts ( ! ^w writt5 to direct y 9 ! way ( duty8 ,are n ! ?reat5+s pron\nc$ to awak5 y\r fe>1 & gu>d y f s9 & folly8 ,& are n all ! promises ( ! gospel giv5 to com=t y\r s\ls1 to support y\r spirits1 & give a sweet ta/e ( glory be=e-h&4 ,:atsoev] temporal circum/ances att5d y 9 ?is pres5t life1 :e!r !y are pa9ful or pleasant1 !y are all ! appo9tm5ts ( y\r heav5ly ,fa!r = y\r real int]e/4 ,are y at peace 9 ! mid/ ( pl5ty1 & does e ?+ ar\nd y smile ^u y8 ,x is t y\r he>ts may be rais$ to ?ankfulness1 & y\r lips tun$ to praise4 ,d y lab\r "u pa9 or sickness8 ,x is to wean y f fle% & blood1 to put y 9 m9d1 t ?is tab]nacle is fall+1 to awak5 y\r he>ts to insure a bett] habitation on high4 ,d y want food or raim5t8 ,x is to make y rememb] t y are 9 ! wild]ness1 & to call y\r m$itations upw>d to y\r ,fa!r's h\se1 :]e !re is bread en\gh1 & to sp>e4 ,are y scorn$ & revil$ by ! base/ ( m58 ,are y p]secut$ or imprison$ & treat$ ) rud5ess or cruelty8 ,x is to try & prove y\r suff]+ graces1 t y\r fai?1 c\rage1 & pati5ce may %9e z gold t has pass$ ?r\gh ! furnace2 are y call$ to seal ! tru? & te/imony ( ,jesus ) y\r blood8 ,x is to prep>e y = ! cr[ns ( glory t are laid up = m>tyrs4 ,?is ?\ght leads me onw>d 9 ! survey ( ?is ri* inv5tory ( a *ri/ian1 & c>ries my ?\ghts into ! invisible regions1 & into f> di/ant futurities4 #b4 ,n ?+s pres5t only 9 ?is visible _w1 b ?+s invisible 9 o!r worlds are also y\rs1 & 7 appo9t$ = y\r b5efit4 ,^! are numb]$ by ! apo/le among ! ri*es & possessions ( ! sa9ts4 ,is !re a heav5 built on high1 ) _m palaces ( light 9 x8 ,!y 7 built & furni%$ = y\r reception4 ,x is1 8! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light20 ,col4 i4 #ab4 ,are !re mansions ( unkn[n glory1 well prep>$ by our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 s9ce 8 asc5t to heav58 ,he assures u 9 8 la/ words1 t !y are prep>$ = y2 ,john xiv4 #b1 #c4 ,9 my ,fa!r's h\se are _m mansions3 if x 7 n s1 ,i w\ld h told y2 ,i g to prep>e a place = y4 ,& if ,i g & prep>e a place = y1 ,i w come aga9 & receive y to myself2 t :]e ,i am1 !re ye may be also4 ,ea* ( ^! mansions /&s wait+ = ^? sa9ts1 = :om !y are provid$2 & !y are all adorn$ ) ri* magnific5t furniture1 9 ! p]fect beauty ( hol9ess4 ,! angels1 9 _! %9+ ord]s1 are orda9$ to be y\r att5dants3 ,^? holy inhabitants ( ! upp] bless$ _w1 encamp r\nd ab\t ^? t fe> ! ,"l2 ,ps4 xxxiv4 #g4 & are appo9t$ z gu>ds to 8 *ildr51 by _! heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,are !y n all m9i/]+ spirits1 s5t =? to m9i/] to !m :o %all be heirs ( salvation2 ,heb i4 #ad4 ,!y wait ^u y\r dy+ b$s1 & convey y\r s\ls to ! bosom ( ,abraham2 ,luke xvi4 #bb4 ,happy s\ls1 :o h s illu/ri\s a gu>d1 s secure a convoy to ! f> di/ant & unkn[n regions ( light & joy4 ,! v hell t is provid$ to puni% imp5it5t s9n]s1 ?\gh we _c say x 0 built = y1 *ri/ians2 yet x has be5 ( glori\s & t]rible s]vice1 to awak5 y\r s\ls out ( a natural & guilty /ate4 ,:5 ! ,_s ( ,god 9 ! m9i/ry ( 8 ^w has op5$ ! m\? ( hell1 & br\ght ! fla%es ( t furnace into y\r face2 x has awak5$ y\r consci5ces 9 "t pa/1 & driv5 y to seek refuge 9 ! arms ( ,jesus1 :o deliv]s u f ! wra? to come4 ,?us hell itself is con/ra9$ to pay a tribute t[>ds ! salvation ( ! sa9ts4 ,& ! devils !mselves :o dwell !re1 ) all _! fi]y temptations1 h be5 b z und]work]s = our f9al good2 !y are z slaves to ,*ri/1 ! great ,ref9]1 :o design$ to purify y\r s\ls by ^? v me?ods ( temptation1 :i* ^? evil spirits made use ( on purpose to de/roy y4 ,?us ! m9i/]s ( div9e wra? to s9n]s are become in/rum5ts ( y\r b5efit4 ,:5 ,satan has desir$ to w9n[ y z :eat1 ,*ri/ has pray$ = y1 t y\r fai? fail n3 ,luke xxii4 #ca1 #cb4 & he has c>e t by ?is w9n[+ y might be purifi$1 t no?+ might fly away b ! empty *aff3 t y might appe> 9 ! sight ( ,*ri/ z pur] corn4 ,n[ if hell1 & ! wick$ inhabitants ( x1 may be con/ra9$ to s]ve y\r int]e/1 & to promote y\r happ9ess1 surely !re is no?+ 9 all ! creation1 b may turn to y\r advantage4 ,o div9e privilege1 :5 ! creatures t are "u ! des]v$ curse ( ,god1 are ?us made to subs]ve y\r bless$ness6 #c4 ,b n only pres5t invisibles1 b ev5 all future unse5 ?+s are y\rs too4 ,! morn+ ( ! resurrection is appo9t$ = y\r glory2 & ! great trumpet is put into ! h&s ( ! ar*-angel1 to awak5 y\r sleep+ du/ into immortality4 ,jesus ! ,"l himself %all desc5d f heav5 to call y f ! grave3 ,& ?\gh ye 7 dead1 ye %all he> ! voice ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & live2 ,john v4 #ce4 ,! great day ( judgm5t1 & all ! solemnities ( x1 are orda9$ = y\r hon\r1 to publi% y\r victories ov] s9 & ,satan1 be=e ! face ( ! :ole creation1 to pron\nce y op5ly acquitt$ & ju/ifi$ be=e m5 & angels1 to proclaim y ! sons & daught]s ( ! ,mo/ ,high ,god1 & det]m9e y\r /ate to ev]la/+ bless$ness4 ,are !re cr[ns ( inf9ite value laid up 9 heav58 ,are !re rew>ds ( glory !re1 imm5se rew>ds1 & ( endless duration8 ,x is to cr[n y\r lab\rs1 y\r conflicts1 y\r *ri/ian race2 x is to rew>d y\r suff]+s1 y\r pati5ce1 & y\r conque/3 ,& ! day ( glory is /ret*$ out to all ev]la/+1 t y\r happ9ess may "k no end4 ,?us ?+s pres5t1 & ?+s to come are all y\rs2 & !re is no?+ 9 "t or et]nity1 :i* c come )9 ! rea* or notice1 b 9 "s ( ^! s5ses %all subs]ve y\r int]e/1 & turn to y\r advantage4 ,?is is ! g5u9e s5se1 & ?is ! true limitation ( ^! words1 all ?+s are y\rs4 ,! second ?+ propos$ 9 ?is disc\rse1 0 to prove t not)/&+ ! limit$ s5se ( ^! words1 yet ! true *ri/ian has a ri*] treasure 9 !m1 ?an all ! worldly weal? ( ! s9n]4 ,& )\t multiply+ p>ticul>s ! pro( ( x w suffici5tly appe> 9 ^! f\r ?+s3 ,i4 ,! treasure ( ! meane/ sa9t is va/ly m l>ge & ext5sive1 ?an t ( ! ri*e/ s9n]4 ,let ! wick$ man po9t to 8 heaps ( money1 & run ov] ! names ( 8 f>ms & manors1 & call himself ! "l & ma/] ( !m all2 x is b a n>r[ & poor survey1 t a few pieces ( %9+ e>? c give u2 or ! fields t lie )9 ! prospect ( a mile or two1 :5 comp>$ ) ?is va/ & univ]sal treasure1 all ?+s are y\rs6 ,x is true1 *ri/ians1 t y h n ! civil prop]ty & p[] ov] ! e>?1 or ! heav5s2 b y receive a div9e advantage f all ?+s1 & t is m ?an ! s9n] c say conc]n+ any "o ?+ t he possesses 9 ! way ( civil prop]ty4 ,,ii4 ,?is treasure ( ! sa9ts is m secure1 & m durable ?an any ?+ t a s9n] enjoys2 !re=e ! apo/le calls ! weal? ( ?is _w1 unc]ta9 ri*es1 t _c be tru/$ 92 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ag4 ,ri*es make to !mselves w+s1 & fly away z an eagle t[>ds heav52 ,prov4 xxiii4 #e4 & leave ! own] poor & de/itute3 ,_m a weal?y man :o fl\ri%$ ye/]day1 9 abundance ( ease & pl5ty1 may be /ripp$ ( all to-morr[1 & want ! common supports ( nature4 ,:at possessions soev] are built ^u ! f\ndations ( civil prop]ty1 may be tak5 away f ! sa9t or ! s9n]1 by robb+ & plund]1 by *eat+ & knav]y1 by inundations ( wat]1 or ! rage ( fire1 or by ! invasion ( a =eign enemy1 b ! b5eficial int]e/ t a *ri/ian has 9 all ?+s is pres]v$ to him by ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,he may be /ripp$ ( all e>?ly possessions1 b ! loss ( 8 temporal e/ate %all turn to 8 real b5efit1 z well z ! possession ( x4 ,losses & crosses1 z well z pl5ty & peace1 are numb]$ among ! items ( 8 inv5tory1 & make up 8 treasure2 s t ?\gh ! outw>d sc5es ( ?+s on e>? are p]petually *ang+1 8 real & ev]la/+ treasure is ! same2 = all ?+s t appe> 9 nature1 t occur 9 pres5t provid5ce1 or %all arise 9 future ages1 %all "w = 8 advantage3 ,he may lose money or l&s z well z a s9n]2 b t v loss %all turn to 8 ga94 ,?is sort ( treasure he _c be dispossess$ ( by dea? itself = :5 he quits 8 visible int]e/ 9 all ?+s 9 ?is l[] _w1 he ent]s into a new _w ( spirits1 :i* he has nev] se53 & yet all ?+s 9 t _w are 8 too3 ,all ?+s 9 ^? unkn[n regions1 :]e ! dep>t+ _s goes1 are made ov] to ! sa9t1 by ! same cov5ant z ! ?+s ( ?is _w2 !y %all all adm9i/] "s div9e pr(it to him1 & be a "p ( 8 happ9ess 9 ! _w to come4 ,,iii4 ,?is treasure ( a *ri/ian is ev] gr[+1 at lea/ 9 ! possession2 = ! occurr5ces ( e day make "s addition to x2 :]eas ! weal? ( s9n]s is impair$ ) us+4 ,! l>ge/ e>?ly e/ate may be wa/$3 ,money decreases daily by procur+ ! supports ( life2 b a *ri/ian's treasure /ill improves4 ,he lives ^u x e day1 & yet x gr[s /ill4 ,! provid5ces ( ,god "h on e>?1 pres5t u daily ) "s new affairs1 new occurr5ces3 ,:e!r !y be pleasant or pa9ful1 /ill ! spiritual man f9ds 8 int]e/ 9 !m2 & :5 he reviews 8 acc\nt 9 ! ev5+1 if 8 he>t has be5 9 a prop] frame1 he may write himself ga9]4 ,he has possess$ & enjoy$ ! v crosses & sorr[s ( 8 =m] days3 ,he has treasur$ up a /ore ( div9e exp]i5ces1 9 ! mid/ ( pl5ty & want1 heal? & sickness3 ,new sc5es ( life arise1 new appe>ances ( ?+s2 he is /ill l ! bee1 ready to suck honey f e fl[] t bl[s3 ,he ga!rs 8 food & 8 ri*es f we$s t are unsav\ry1 z well z f ! blossoms ( p]fume3 ,if he is by ?is means add+ daily to ! numb] & /r5g? ( 8 graces & virtues1 he is1 z x 71 treasur+ up a good f\ndation = "t to come1 &1 %all ,i be bold to say1 add+ beauties & ornam5ts to 8 robes ( glory1 & lu/re to 8 heav5ly cr[n4 ,,iv4 ,?is l>ge inh]itance ( a *ri/ian is all sanctifi$1 :i* is m ?an c be said ( any "p ( a s9n]'s e/ate4 ,! ri*es ( ?is _w may be abus$ to luxury & debau*]y1 to iniquity & sore vexations4 ,!y may be abus$ to pr(an5ess & impiety1 to di%on\r ,god1 & corrupt ! conv]sation ( m51 & to ru9 _! s\ls = ev]3 ,b ?is l>ge & ext5sive treasure ( a *ri/ian1 is design$ = 8 real happ9ess1 z well z = ! hon\r ( 8 ,god2 :atsoev] he has to d ) 9 ! _w1 he uses x to ! glory ( 8 ,god1 to ! hon\r ( 8 ,savi\r1 to ! b5efit ( 8 fell[-creatures1 & to 8 own sublime/ advantage4 ,& conc]n+ ?is sacr$ treasure1 x may be said1 t x is ! prop]ty1 or 9 ! possession ( a *ri/ian1 no f>!r ?an x is sanctifi$ to him1 or ?an he receives x ) a sanctifi$ m9d4 ,to ! pure all ?+s are pure2 ,tit4 i4 #ae4 = e ?+ is sanctifi$ by ! ^w ( ,god & pray]2 #a ,tim4 iv4 #e4 ,! ex]cise ( piety among ! sa9ts puts a sort ( consecration ^u all creatures1 s f> z !y use or enjoy !m4 ,?us x is made suffici5tly evid5t1 t ! treasure ( a sa9t va/ly exce$s all ! ri*e/ possessions ( a s9n]4 ,i _c ent] n[ ^u ! ?ird bran* ( my design1 :i* 0 to %ew1 h[ a *ri/ian comes to be made heir & possess] ( all ?+s4 ,let u !re=e %ut up ! pres5t disc\rse ) ?is "o reflection3 ,reflection4--8,h[ unreasonable is x = a *ri/ian to =sake 8 pr(ession1 or 8 practice1 = any ?+ :i* ?is _w c tempt him )8 ,= 8 treasures & enjoym5ts already are great] ?an any ?+ he c hope = 9 ! ways ( s94 8,:at a p[]ful motive may be drawn h5ce1 to p]sev]e 9 fai? & hol9ess8 ,*ri/ians1 all ?+s are y\rs2 e ?+ y conv]se ) %all turn to y\r b5efit2 ?is _w1 & ! o!r1 ?+s pres5t & ?+s to come1 life & dea? are y\rs4 8,:at valuable pret5ces c ! _w make1 to tempt y to lose ?is inh]itance1 to quit ^! hopes1 & to "p ) ^! possessions8 ,c y1 by comply+ ) any temptation1 provide y\rself ) su* ri*es z ^!2 or ) any ?+ t %all answ] ! loss ( !m8 ,s9 & ! _w c promise y b a little1 n>r[ %>e ( good ?+s3 ,! gospel ( ,*ri/ gives y a mo/ ext5sive treasure1 = x be/[s all ?+s ^u y4 ,! _w c make no?+ secure1 b ! treasures ( *ri/ianity are ev]la/+2 !y rea* beyond ! grave1 into unkn[n worlds & ages4 ,all ! weal? & pleasures1 & enjoym5ts ( ?is life p]i% ) ! us+2 b y\r inh]itance is ev] ^u ! increase3 ,z fa/ z "t & provid5ce br+ =? days1 & seasons1 & new sc5es1 s fa/ ?is treasure gr[s2 & y may receive ! daily pr(it ( x4 ,:at c s9 & ! _w give y b :at ha? a secret curse 9 x8 ,^! y\r treasures are sanctifi$ bless+s1 & ! =eta/es ( !m are design$ to assi/ y onw>d 9 ! ways ( hol9ess & peace1 till y arrive at ! brighte/ & sweete/ "p ( !m1 ! full enjoym5t ( ,god & happ9ess 9 ! upp] _w4 8,g on !n1 *ri/ians1 ) zeal & c\rage 9 ! pr(ession ( y\r fai?3 ,g on ) con/ancy 9 ! practice ( duty3 ,fe$ daily ^u t portion ( y\r inh]itance1 :i* y\r heav5ly ,fa!r appo9ts to su/a9 y 9 y\r travels homew>d2 & expect ! re/ 9 y\r ,fa!r's h\se4 ,:5 ! _w w\ld tempt y to =ego y\r sacr$ int]e/ 9 ! gospel1 by ! allur+ (f] ( any temporal enjoym5ts1 tell ! _w1 t life & dea?1 ?+s pres5t & ?+s to come1 are y\rs already3 ,let ! _w "k t ,*ri/ has engag$ & secur$ y\r he>t = ev] to himself1 by outbidd+ all t ! _w c (f]2 = he has writt5 d[n & seal$ y\r title to a l>g] & ri*] inh]itance1 & annex$ x to 8 own3 ,ye are jo9t-heirs ) ,*ri/4 ,& he has appo9t$ x to /& record$ 9 8 holy book to ! view ( m5 & angels1 t all ?+s are y\rs40 ,! ,recollection4--8,& is x possible t s wor?less a creature z ,i am1 %\ld be really entitl$ to all ^! bless+s3 ,c x be true1 t s ri* an int]e/ 9 ! good ?+s ( "t & et]nity belongs to me8 ,to me1 :o am less ?an ! lea/ ( all ! m]cies ( ,god8 ,to me1 :o 9 ! days ( s9 & ignorance1 h abus$ all ?+s1 ,o my ,god1 to ?y di%on\r8 ,to me1 :o h provok$ ?y ju/ice to /rip me ( all ! common bless+s ( nature & life1 & to make me = ev] poor & mis]able8 ,is ! m]cy ( ,god s va/ & ov]fl[+1 z n only to =give ^! provocations1 & to admit me into 8 fav\r1 b to bless me also ) s ri* an inh]itance8 ,fall d[n pro/rate1 ,o my s\l1 at ! foot ( sov]eign & all-suffici5t grace4 ,rememb] ?y guilt1 ?y pov]ty1 & ?y wret*$ness1 & be ev] humble be=e ,god ?y inf9ite b5efactor4 ,m\rn ov] all ?y unwor?9ess1 & ma9ta9 a con/ant temp] ( p5it5t love1 & self-abas+ gratitude4 ,i des]ve to be cut (f = ev]1 ,o ,"l1 f ?y h\se1 f ?y family1 & f all ! bless+s ( ?y *ildr53 ,b ?\ ha/ call$ me to ! k ( ?y ,son ,jesus1 ?\ ha/ taught me to lay hold on ! arm ( ?y salvation1 ?\ ha/ made me will+ 9 ! day ( ?y p[] to r5\nce e s91 to subject myself to ?y sceptre ( righte\sness1 & to accept ! grace ( ?y gospel4 ,?\ ha/ op5$ ! treasures ( ?y love1 treasures t conta9 9 !m ! good ?+s ( e>? & heav51 ?+s visible & invisible1 ?+s pres5t & ?+s to come3 ,& :ile ^! treasures /ood op5 to my view1 9 ! voice ( ?y gospel ?\ ha/ told me1 ,all is y\rs4 8,o = an enl>g$ ex]cise ( fai?1 to survey ?is inh]itance6 to rejoice 9 ?is ext5sive b\nty ( ! ,mo/ ,high6 to read ! bless$ language ( ?is text1 & to believe x ) a humble claim & appropriation6 ,surely "h is en\gh = fai? to live ^u1 ?r\gh all ! rema9+ ye>s ( my pilgrimage1 & my hope1 till fai? %all be turn$ into p]fect sight1 & hope into full & f9al enjoym5t4 ,i w\ld n *ange my portion ) ! ri*e/ s9n] on e>?3 ,my e/ate is l>g]1 & my int]e/s are m ext5sive4 ,8 gold & silv]1 8 h\ses & l&s c rea* no f>!r ?an ?is _w & "t2 b my inh]itance runs into et]nity1 & my enjoym5t ( x has no p]iod4 8,my treasures are secure aga9/ all ! invasions & plund] ( enemies1 aga9/ all ! rage ( ! w9ds1 & waves1 & fire2 aga9/ all ! confusions ( ! _w1 aga9/ all ! ov]:elm+ *anges ( "t & nature2 ev5 aga9/ dea? itself1 & ! la/ conflagration4 ,^! l[] heav5s may be dissolv$1 ! elem5ts may melt ) f]v5t heat1 & ! e>?1 & ! works !re(1 ) all ! fields1 & ! palaces1 & ! treasures ( x1 may be burn$ up1 b my inh]itance /&s ev] secure1 = ,god himself1 :o is ! orig9al ,creator & ,possessor ( all ?+s1 has secur$ life & happ9ess to me 9 8 cov5ant3 ,he has secur$ a possession ( e ?+ t c be necess>y to my happ9ess1 or to my et]nal life4 8,o t ,i 7 taught to enjoy ^! bless+s daily2 & to obs]ve ! daily accessions t are made to my treasures1 by all ! new sc5es ( provid5ce t are ev] ris+6 ,may ,i be in/ruct$ to make a sanctifi$ improvem5t ( !m all1 & ?us add some?+ h\rly to my be/ int]e/1 to my ev]la/+ hope6 ,may life itself1 ) all ! daily com=ts & crosses ( x1 m9i/] to me "s sacr$ m$itations1 "s holy & heav5ly ?\ghts6 ,may a div9e consecration come d[n on all my affairs & conc]ns 9 ?is pres5t /ate6 & by a wise improvem5t ( all ^? p>cels ( my inh]itance1 :i* my heav5ly ,fa!r puts into my h&s "h on e>?1 may ,i be tra9$ up & gr[ fitt] daily = ^? bright] tal5ts1 ^? m glori\s enjoym5ts1 :i* he keeps 9 res]ve = me :5 "t %all be no m4 ,am540 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxxvii4 ,a ,*ri/ian's ,treasure3--,all ?+s are y\rs1 :e!r ,paul1 or ,apollos1 or ,cephas1 c4 ,h[ va/ ! treasures we possess6 ,h[ ri* ?y b\nty1 ,k+ ( grace6 ,?is _w is ours1 & worlds to come3 ,e>? is our lodge1 & heav5 our home4 ,paul is our tea*]3 :ile he speaks1 ,! %ad[s flee1 ! morn+ breaks2 ,8 words l beams ( k %9e1 ,& fill our s\ls ) light div9e4 ,cephas is ours3 he makes u feel ,! k9dl+s ( cele/ial zeal3 ,:ile sweet ,apollos' *>m+ voice ,gives u a ta/e ( heav'nly joys4 ,! spr++ corn1 ! /ately wood1 ,gr[ to provide u h\se & food3 ,fire1 air1 e>?1 wat]1 jo9 _! =ce2 ,all nature s]ves u 9 h] c\rse4 ,! sun rolls r\nd to make our day1 ,! moon directs our nightly way2 ,:ile angels be> u 9 _! arms1 ,& %ield u f t5 ?\s& h>ms4 ,o glori\s portion ( ! sa9ts6 ,let fai? suppress our sore compla9ts1 ,& tune our he>ts & tongues to s+ ,our b\nte\s ,god1 our sov]eign ,k+4 ,,s]mon ,,xxxviii4 ,! ,*ri/ian's ,treasure4 #a ,,cor4 iii4 #ba1----;,all ?+s are y\rs4 ,!re is no?+ t a wise man c wi% = 9 ord] to make him happy1 b ! gospel proposes x to enc\rage ! fai? & practice ( *ri/ians4 ,:at hon\r is !re to be enjoy$ among ! sons ( m51 t is wont to gratify our ambition1 b ! gospel assures u ( high] hon\rs ?an ?is1 :5 x makes u ! sons ( ,god8 ,:at pleasures are !re to be ta/$ 9 ! satisfaction ( animal nature1 b ! gospel invites u to m ref9$1 & m la/+ pleasures1 :i* are to be d]iv$ f ! love ( ,god1 & ! company ( our ,savi\r ) all 8 sa9ts8 ,:at ri*es c be possess$ or desir$ by ! mo/ covet\s m9d1 b ! gospel proposes a f> m ext5sive1 a m durable1 & m useful treasure1 :5 x tells u 9 ! words ( my text1 all ?+s are y\rs8 ,! =m] disc\rse has made x appe> 9 :at s5se ^! words are to be und]/ood3 ,n t we h a pres5t possession ( till ?+s1 a p[] ov] !m1 or a civil "r to seize & enjoy !m2 b ! mean+ is ?is1 t s f> z a *ri/ian c h any ?+ to d ) ! ?+s ( ?is _w1 or ( ano!r1 ?+s pres5t or to come1 !y %all all be made to "w toge!r = 8 real good4 ,x has be5 also prov$ 9 ! second place1 t ?is inh]itance ( ! sa9ts is incomp>ably ri*]1 & m valuable ?an any ?+ :i* s9n]s c possess4 ,i proce$ n[ to !3 ,?ird g5]al proposition1 & t is1 to enquire h[ *ri/ians come to be p>tak]s ( s fair & ri* a treasure4 ,i4 ,x is ! k9d & et]nal purpose ( ,god _! ,fa!r1 t x %\ld be s4 ,*ri/ians1 ,god has creat$ all ?+s 9 ! _w ( nature ) ?is design1 t y %\ld d]ive "s b5efit f !m1 z f> z !y c come )9 y\r rea* or notice1 y\r s]vice or use3 ,he appo9t$ all ?+s 9 ! c\nsels ( 8 provid5ce1 to be> "s bless+ = y4 ,he has orda9$ all ?+s 9 8 k+dom ( grace = y\r advantage3 & !re are unkn[n regions ( light & glory :i* he has provid$ = y4 ,8 elect 7 ev] ne>e/ to 8 he>t1 next to ! man ,*ri/ ,jesus1 next to 8 only begott5 ,son2 = !y 7 all *os5 9 him be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w2 ,eph4 i4 #d4 ,:e!r creation or provid5ce1 :e!r nature1 grace or glory1 all ?+s are = y\r sakes2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ae4 ,i w\ld caution y aga91 t y are n to und]/& x 9 su* an incr$ible s5se1 z ?\gh ,god made e p>ticul> creature 9 ! upp] & ! l[] worlds1 only to give ! possession ( !m to ! sa9ts1 or t he manages all 8 provid5tial k+dom1 m]ely = ! sake ( 8 own p )\t any o!r view4 ,no1 ?is is /ret*+ ! words into an ext5t too l>ge & unreasonable2 = !re are millions ( creatures1 millions ( plants & animals 9 e>? & sea1 t are born1 & gr[1 & live1 & die aga91 :i* ! sa9ts ( ,god nev] saw1 nor "k1 nor %all "k2 nor c !y receive any imm$iate b5efit f !m4 ,b ! mean+ is ?is1 t all ?+s :atsoev] ! sa9ts c or %all h to d ) 9 ?is or o!r worlds1 7 int5d$ to yield "s pr(it to !m1 & especially :ile !y ma9ta9 _! "* z ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 & walk z becomes _! dignity & _! pr(ession4 ,9 all ,god's g5]al c\nsels ( creation1 & provid5ce1 & grace1 he kept 8 eye1 z ,i may say1 /ill ^u 8 sa9ts3 ,he design$ _! good 9 t5 ?\s& in/ances1 9 8 great & glori\s works1 & resolv$ t no?+ 9 all 8 k+doms %\ld int]f]e ) _! la/ & be/ int]e/4 ,?\gh :at he has writt5 d[n 9 ! book ( 8 decrees1 is read only at l>ge by 8 ,son ,*ri/ ,jesus1 yet he has writt5 out a sweet ab/ract ( x 9 ! book ( 8 promises1 t ! sa9ts on e>? might read & "k x2 ,rom4 viii4 #bh4 ,& we "k t all ?+s "w toge!r = good1 to !m t love ,god1 to !m :o are ! call$ accord+ to 8 purpose4 ,x 0 = _! sakes ! promises 7 writt51 t !y might h n only a pres5t reli% ( div9e bless+s1 b a sweet =eta/e ( joys long to come4 ,! bless+s ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god 7 numb]$ up1 & writt5 d[n orig9ally = !m1 9 ! book ( ,god's ev]la/+ c\nsels2 & 9 ! book ( 8 ^w has he copi$ out = !m1 ! bless+s ( heav5 f above1 & ( ! deep f b5ea?2 ! preci\s ?+s br\ght =? by ! sun1 & "u ! influ5ce ( ! moon2 ! *ief ?+s ( ! anci5t m\nta9s on e>?1 s f> z is ne$ful = !m "h1 & ! preci\s ?+s ( ! ev]la/+ hills ( p>adise h]eaft]4 ,does ! great ,creator & ,"l ( all keep ! :eels ( nature 9 _! settl$ c\rses8 ,x is = 8 p's good4 ,! />s 9 _! c\rses %all fight = ,israel3 ,or does he c\nt]m& nature 9 any ( its motions1 & bid ! sun /& /ill 9 ,gibeon1 & ! moon 9 ! valley ( ,ajalon8 ,x is t ! armies ( 8 p may h long day-light1 to subdue _! enemies4 ,hail-/ones & ?und] %all break out ( ! cl\ds to de/roy ! ,canaanites1 :5 ,israel is at w> ) !m3 ,b if ,israel want bread 9 ! wild]ness1 ! cl\ds %all drop d[n manna1 & give !m bread f heav54 ,! ,"l gave up ,egypt ) h] armies to ! waves ( ! ,r$-sea1 = ! ransom & r$emption ( 8 p3 ,he gave ,e?iopia & ,seba to ! sword = ! safety ( 8 s]vant ,jacob2 ,is4 xliii4 #g4 ,i h lov$ !e1 ,o ,israel1 !re=e ,i gave m5 = !e1 & p = ?y life4 ,& x is no wond] t ,god has giv5 all ?+s to 8 *ildr51 s9ce he has giv5 himself to !m1 & told !m1 ,i am y\r ,god3 ,x is no wond] he has be/[$ all ?+s ^u !m1 s9ce he has be/[$ 8 ,son ^u !m3 ,8 own1 8 only ,son1 :o is de>] to him ?an all ! creation2 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 8,he t sp>$ n 8 own ,son1 b deliv]$ him up = u all1 h[ %all he n ) him also freely give u all ?+s80 ,,ii4 ,! sa9ts h an int]e/ 9 all ?+s1 = ,*ri/ is made ,"l ov] all ?+s = 8 p's good2 ,eph4 i4 #bb4 8,god ha? put all ?+s "u 8 feet1 & gave him to be head ov] all ?+s to 8 *ur*40 ,?us ! names ( ! sa9ts are1 z x 71 ins]t$ into t div9e pat5t t exalts & con/itutes ,*ri/ ,"l ( all4 ,& inde$1 ,*ri/ has n only a "r to all ?+s by ! m]e donation ( ! ,fa!r1 b x may be said1 he has pur*as$ all ?+s = 8 own hon\r1 & 8 p's good4 8,because he 0 ob$i5t unto dea?1 !re=e ,god has s highly exalt$ him20 ,phil4 ii4 #h4 8& made him ,"l ( ! dead & ! liv+20 ,rom4 xiv4 #i4 ,& p]haps x is 9 ?is s5se1 t ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts may be call$ 8! pur*as$ possession20 ,eph4 i4 #ad4 ,n[1 *ri/ians1 s9ce all ! affairs ( nature1 grace1 & glory1 are put into ! h&s ( su* a fri5d 9 tru/ = y1 t !y may be manag$ & employ$ = y\r advantage1 x is z well1 nay1 x is mu* bett] ?an if all ?+s 7 at pres5t 9 y\r possession1 t is1 "u y\r pres5t /ate ( weakness & folly2 = 8 wisdom & goodness %all gov]n all = y\r true/ int]e/4 ,ye are ,*ri/'s1 s ! apo/le expresses x 9 ! v]se next to my text3 ,& ,*ri/1 :o has all 9 8 h&s1 w take c>e ( y :o are 8 own4 8,*ri/ is made heir ( all ?+s20 ,heb4 i4 #b4 ,& if ye belong to ,*ri/1 !n are ye heirs ( ,god1 & jo9t heirs ( ,*ri/2 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 ,& ! express promise ( ! ,fa!r confirms x1 t all ?+s are y\rs2 ,rev4 xxi4 #g4 8,he t ov]come? %all inh]it all ?+s1 & ,i w be 8 ,god1 & he %all be my son20 #a ,cor4 xii4 #bg4 8,ye are ! memb]s ( ! body1 & ,*ri/ is ! head40 ,n[ ! memb]s mu/ 9 _! measure become %>]s ( :at ! head possesses4 ,9 y\r proportion1 ,o *ri/ians1 y %all h communion ) ,*ri/ y\r ,"l1 9 8 royalties & 8 wide dom9ion3 = he ha? promis$ t 8ye %all sit d[n on 8 ?rone1 :5 ye h ov]come y\r enemies1 ev5 z he ov]came1 & is set d[n on ! ?rone ) 8 ,fa!r20 ,rev4 iii4 #ba4 ,ye are "o ) ,*ri/1 & !re=e 9 y\r measure1 ,o believ]s1 & accord+ to y\r capacity1 ye %all possess & enjoy all ?+s :i* he possesses1 s f> z is requisite = y\r b5efit 9 ?is _w1 & y\r true/ happ9ess = ev]4 ,,iii4 ,! sa9ts are actually inve/$ ) ?is privilege1 by believ+ on ! ,son ( ,god1 by accept+ ! cov5ant ( 8 grace1 by receiv+ ,*ri/ ,jesus ! ,savi\r1 accord+ to ! appo9t$ me?ods ( ! gospel4 ,:5 a poor1 de/itute1 guilty1 & p]i%+ creature is made will+ by div9e grace1 to give up himself to ,*ri/ z 8 ,savi\r & 8 ,"l1 he is dive/$ ( 8 guilt1 he is clo!d ) ! robes ( salvation1 he is translat$ out ( a /ate ( s91 pov]ty1 & wret*$ness1 into a /ate ( ri* grace1 & becomes a *ild ( ,god1 & an heir ( all ?+s4 ,a liv+ fai?1 :i* has all ! spr+s ( hol9ess 9 x1 is orda9$ to c>ry 9 x all ! spr+s ( treasure & felicity4 ,?is unites ! s\l to ,*ri/1 ?is gives a humble claim to all ! bless+s laid up 9 ! et]nal decrees & purposes ( ,god2 bless+s pur*as$ by ! blood ( 8 ,son ,jesus2 bless+s promis$ 9 ! ^w ( ! gospel1 :]e9 all ?+s are giv5 = a possession to ! *ildr5 ( ! ,mo/ ,high4 ,,iv4 ,all ?+s may be said to belong to ! sa9ts1 or %all turn to _! advantage1 because ! bless$ ,_s is giv5 !m1 to tea* !m to improve all ?+s = _! own b5efit2 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ab4 ,we h receiv$--! ,_s1 :i* is ( ,god1 t we might "k ! ?+s t are freely giv5 to u ( ,god3 ,& t n only t *ri/ians might "k :at _! treasures are1 b le>n h[ to make a "r use ( !m too4 ,!y are taught by ! ,holy ,_s1 to receive ! common bless+s ( nature f ! h&s ( ,god1 z a ,fa!r & a ,fri5d1 & a ,god 9 cov5ant3 ,& !y rejoice 9 !m z su*1 ) humble ?ankfulness2 !y are in/ruct$ to d]ive useful m$itations f ! sun1 moon1 & />s2 & to read ! wisdom1 ! p[]1 & ! glory ( _! ,creator1 & _! ,fa!r !re1 & to rejoice 9 8 goodness4 ,! peaceful /ate ( k+doms1 or battles1 w>s & e>?quakes1 & ! convulsion ( nations1 are all made useful lessons to a *ild ( ,god2 & he ga9s some?+ f all ( !m1 by ! tea*+s ( ! bless$ ,_s4 ,! sa9ts are l$ into an acqua9tance ) ! ^w ( ,god by ! same ,_s too3 ,!y receive ! promises & directions ( ! gospel1 ?r\gh ! influ5ces ( ?is ,_s4 ,!y d]ive light1 hol9ess & com=t f e "p ( ! book ( ,god2 t is1 f ! law & ! prophets1 ! hi/ories & ! epi/les1 & f all ! ord9ances ( ! sanctu>y3 ,he tea*es !m to borr[ "s food & delight f ,moses & ,david1 z well z f ,pet] & ,john4 ,he leads !m ?r\gh ! sweet fields ( gospel grace1 & directs !m to ga!r _m a fl[] !re = _! refre%m5t1 & to fe$ on ! fruit ( ! tree ( life = _! support4 ,he %ews !m h[ to pr(it by ! m9i/ry ( a ,paul1 & to le>n ! deep my/]ies ( ,*ri/3 ,he impresses on _! s\ls ! w>m & pa!tic words ( an ,apollos1 & fires _! he>ts !reby ) zeal & love3 ,he tea*es 8 y\ng] disciples ov] aga9 ! fir/ lessons ( grace1 :i* a ,cephas _h j taught !m4 ,?us ,paul & ,apollos1 & ,cephas are !irs4 ,he in/ructs !m h[ to conv]se ) ?+s invisible & future by fai?1 & to make use ( ! unse5 & di/ant glories ( et]nity1 = _! pres5t com=t & joy4 8,x is ! ,god ( hope1 :o by 8 ,_s fills !m ) all peace & joy 9 believ+30 ,rom4 xv4 #ac4 ,& ,i might add also1 t ! ,holy ,_s is giv5 !m1 & dwells 9 !m z an e>ne/ ( _! inh]itance ( all ?+s1 #b ,cor4 v4 #f4 till ! r$emption ( ?is pur*as$ possession1 t is1 till x %all be r$eem$1 & fre$ f all ! pres5t incumbrances ( s9 & ,satan2 ,eph4 i4 #ac1 #ad4 ,!n 9 a happy h\r %all ?is pur*as$ possession be disclos$ 9 ! faire/ light1 & proclaim$ to be ! prop]ty ( ! sa9ts4 ,to sum up all 9 a few words1 a *ri/ian's int]e/ 9 all ?+s is well f\nd$1 & well confirm$4 ,!y are 8 by ! orig9al purpose ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 :5 he creat$ all ?+s2 x 0 8 design t 8 *os5 p %\ld receive b5efit f !m4 ,!y are 8 by ! appo9tm5t ( div9e provid5ce1 t all ?+s %all "w toge!r = 8 good4 ,!y are 82 = ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god has pur*as$ a dom9ion ov] all ?+s1 t he may manage !m = ! s]vice ( 8 r$eem$ ones4 ,!y are 81 because ! ,_s tea*es him to d]ive "s advantage f all ?+s by fai? & holy m$itation4 ,god has giv5 himself to ! sa9ts z _! portion = ev]3 ,he has giv5 8 own ,son = !m z a ransom f dea?2 he has giv5 8 ,_s to !m1 z ! pr9ciple ( _! life3 ,& 9 ?is view1 we may rise 9 ! language ( fai?1 & say 9 ! words ( ! bless$ apo/le1 8,h[ %all he n h]e) freely give u all ?+s20 ,rom4 viii4 #cb4 ,?us hav+ made x appe> 9 :at s5se all ?+s are y\rs1 & ^u :at f\ndations ?is glori\s privilege is built1 ,i proce$ 9 ! ,la/ place1 to consid] :at use may be made ( ?is disc\rse4 ,fir/ ,use4--,x af=ds a ^w ( m\rn+ & t]ror to ob/9ate & imp5it5t s9n]s4 ,are all ?+s made b5eficial to ! sa9ts8 ,?9k ) y\rselves !n :at y lose1 because y are n ( t numb]4 ,if y live & die 9 ?is s9ful /ate1 y h a com=table int]e/ 9 no?+3 ,no?+ works = y\r real b5efit4 ,y\r abuse ( all ?+s t y h any ?+ to d )1 takes away ! true pleasure & enjoym5t ( :at y possess1 & turns !m into a curse to y in/ead ( a bless+4 ,:e!r ,paul1 or ,apollos1 or ,cephas1 or ?is _w1 or life or dea?1 or ?+s pres5t1 or ?+s to come1 no?+ is y\rs3 = ye are n ,*ri/'s4 ,& ye %all reap no f9al & la/+ advantage f any ?+1 if y p]si/ 9 a s9ful & imp5it5t /ate2 = ye are )\t ,god 9 ! _w1 )\t ,*ri/1 & )\t hope4 ,d y sit "u ! m9i/ry ( ,paul1 :o spreads ! glori\s light ( ! gospel ar\nd y8 ,b ! ,god ( ?is _w ha? bl9d$ y\r m9ds1 t ?is div9e light %\ld n rea* !m3 ,ev5 ! prea*+ ( ,paul is a sav\r ( dea? unto y1 if y live & die )\t ! fai? & love ( ,*ri/4 ,d y he> ! zeal\s & pa!tic language ( ,apollos8 ,b y\r he>t p]haps gr[s ! h>d] "u x3 ,y resi/ ! affectionate entreaties ( ! gospel1 f ! lips ( t eloqu5t prea*]4 ,& ev5 ,apollos1 ^: s\l is wont to melt ) compassion = p]i%+ s9n]s1 %all rise up 9 judgm5t aga9/ y4 ,& z = ! pla9 & condesc5d+ m9i/ry ( ,cephas1 y despise ! man & 8 s]mons toge!r2 !re=e y c get no b5efit by !m4 ,nei!r ,paul1 nor ,apollos1 nor ,cephas is y\rs4 ,well1 if spiritual ?+s are n y\rs1 y hope1 h[ev]1 t y h a prop]ty 9 ?+s temporal3 ,if ! bless+s ( ! *ur* d n belong to y1 yet y claim a good %>e 9 ?is _w1 & ! bless+s ( x3 ,y fe$ delici\sly1 y are dress$ 9 gay col\rs & gold1 & y h weal? laid up 9 /ore = _m ye>s to come4 ,poor va9 creatures6 ,:at is all y\r treasure8 ,:at is y\r prop]ty 9 x8 ,a sorry prop]ty 9 l&s1 & a l>ge e/ate1 :5 n a clod ( ! e>?1 nor a p5ny ( ! money %all turn to y\r real & la/+ b5efit6 ,i grant t y possess "s ( ! good ?+s ( ?is _w inde$4 ,b y\r ri*es & pl5ty are n real & prop] bless+s1 :ile y are af> f ,*ri/1 & /rang]s to him3 ,y\r own unbelief & imp5it5ce1 & rebellion aga9/ ,god1 turn all ! com=ts ( ! _w into curses3 ,x is only ! grace ( ,*ri/ c take (f ! curse1 & sanctify ?is _w into a bless+4 ,life is n y\rs2 x is n = y\r f9al advantage1 :ile y wa/e x 9 vanity & s9ful amusem5ts3 ,a long life sp5t 9 ?is mann]1 %all b add to y\r guilt1 & aggravate y\r condemnation4 ,dea? is n a b5efit1 b a dreadful h\r to y1 = x deliv]s y ov] to ! full p[] ( ,satan t cruel torm5tor1 & op5s ! sc5e ( y\r ev]la/+ sorr[s4 ,?+s pres5t are n bless+s to y1 :ile y resolve to cont9ue 9 ?is s9ful /ate4 ,y abuse ! day-light1 & wa/e x 9 trifles or 9 crimes2 or at be/ y sp5d x 9 an eag] pursuit ( ! ?+s ( ! _w1 ) ! neglect ( ,god4 ,! night is giv5 to recruit nature = new s]vices1 b y seize ! %ad[s ( ! ev5+ to make a scre5 = y\r secret iniquities1 & hide y\r s9s beh9d ! curta9s ( midnight4 ,y fe$ on ! fruits ( ! e>?1 & o!r ri* provisions ( div9e b\nty2 b p]haps y make !m in/rum5ts ( %ameful intemp]ance3 ,or at be/ y lay out ! /r5g? ( !m 9 empty follies1 or 9 l[ e>?ly designs1 )\t a ?\ght ( ,god or heav54 ,! morn+ & ! ev5+ wait ^u y 9 long successions1 b y are heap+ up iniquities f morn+ to ev5+4 ,y walk daily 9 ! pa?s ( dea?1 & ! suns-beams d b light y onw>d to ev]la/+ d>kness4 ,y are n\ri%$ by y\r food = ! day ( slaught]4 ,daily & h\rly y abuse ! goodness ( ,god1 & ev5 ^! abus$ bless+s ( 8 goodness %all call = great] degrees ( v5geance at 8 awful judgm5t seat4 ,?us nei!r ! light ( ! sun1 nor ! fruits ( ! e>?1 nei!r day nor night1 are y\rs2 = y abuse !m to s9ful purposes1 & !y yield y no real pr(it4 ,& if ?+s pres5t are n y\rs1 if ye h no solid & la/+ b5efit by !m1 mu* less c y pret5d to claim any com=table %>e 9 ! ?+s t are to come4 ,!re is a heav5 ( happ9ess provid$ = ! sa9ts1 b y are utt]ly unprep>$ to fulfil ! bus9ess ( x1 or to ta/e ! bless$ness4 ,!re is no room nor place !re = y4 ,!re is no?+ glori\s & delightful among all ! promises ( ,god1 or all ! joyful sc5es ( ! _w to come1 t y c claim any title to1 nor h y any int]e/ 9 !m4 ,:5 hell %all op5 its m\? inde$1 to receive millions ( ! damn$1 accord+ to ! f9al s5t5ce ( ! ,judge1 !re y w f9d a place & room provid$ = y2 b x is an uneasy & dreadful "o4 ,hell is y\rs1 ! v5geance ( ,god is y\rs1 endless mis]y is y\rs2 y h be5 treasur+ up wra? aga9/ ! day ( wra?2 & y c claim no?+ b ?is pa9ful portion1 ?is dismal & ev]la/+ inh]itance4 ,& c y be cont5t ) su* a portion z ?is is1 :ile ! sa9ts are inh]itors ( all t is holy & happy1 bo? 9 ?is _w & ! next8 ,o may y\r busy ?\ghts be awak5$ betimes1 & make y ev] re/less & uneasy 9 y\r pres5t wret*$ e/ate6 ,return to ! ,"l 9 humble m\rn+ = all y\r pa/ iniquities3 ,return to ,god spe$ily1 f :om y h wick$ly dep>t$3 ,loa? y\rselves because ( y\r abom9ations1 & ab&on e idol3 ,say to him1 my ,fa!r1 9 ! _s ( fai? & p5it5ce1 & he w put y among ! *ildr51 & give y a goodly h]itage2 ,j]4 iii4 #ai4 ,seek acqua9tance ) ,jesus ! ,son ( ,god1 ! ,savi\r1 ! ,"l & ,heir ( all ?+s2 commit y\r s\ls to 8 h&s1 resign y\rselves entirely to 8 grace1 t he may *ange y\r unholy natures by 8 ,_s1 t he may cleanse away y\r guilt by ! blood ( 8 atonem5t1 t he may give y an int]e/ 9 8 own ri*es2 !n ! cov5ant ( 8 love %all sanctify to y all ! enjoym5ts ( e>? & "t1 & make y possessors ( all ! good ?+s 9 heav5 & et]nity4 ,second ,use4--,?is doctr9e discov]s to u ! glory ( ! new cov5ant4 ,a bless$ cov5ant inde$ t has giv5 s ri* a treasure to creatures s unwor?y6 ,we are s9n]s1 & des]ve no?+1 yet :5 we believe 9 ! ,son ( ,god1 ! gospel gives u 9 our measure ! inh]itance & possession ( all ?+s4 ,adam 0 made ,"l ( ?is l[] _w2 ?is e>? & ! creatures t dwell on x 7 put into 8 h&s1 all ?+s bel[ 7 giv5 him = 8 use1 8 support1 & 8 delight4 ,?us mank9d consid]$ 9 ! fir/ ,adam1 9 8 innoc5t e/ate1 7 lords ( all4 ,b by "o man s9 ent]$ into ! _w2 ,rom4 v4 #ab4 & by t s91 ,adam has =feit$ 8 sov]eignty & dom9ion1 ) all 8 l>ge possession ( ! creatures1 bo? = himself & = u4 ,:5 ! s5t5ce came =? f ! m\? ( ,god1 ,curs$ be ! gr\nd = ?y sake2 ,g54 iii4 #ag4 ! curse fell on all ?is l[] _w1 & did1 z x 71 make a seizure ( ! creatures out ( ! h&s ( ,adam ! great s9n]4 ,!y are no m 8 9 t sanctifi$ mann] = 8 real & f9al b5efit1 z !y 7 be=e3 ,!y n[ become in/rum5ts ( temptation & s91 pa91 & sorr[ & mis]y4 ,b ! cov5ant ( grace re/ores all back aga9 to u 9 & by ! second ,adam1 :o is ! ,"l ( ! new _w1 & "u ?is "*1 is possessor ( all ?+s3 ,& a sanctifi$ use ( all ?+s is giv5 to u aga91 9 & by ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,o glori\s cov5ant1 t c take away ! curse f creatures1 & make !m become a bless+ to ! sa9ts6 ,b !re is a fur!r glory 9 x /ill2 = our possession ( all ?+s 9 ! second ,adam1 is f> m secure ?an x 0 9 ! fir/4 ,?is ri* & ext5sive treasure is put into ! h&s ( ,*ri/ our ,m$iator1 our ,head1 & our ,surety = u1 t we may n abuse our possession by s9 to our own ru92 & t we may n =feit our inh]itance ! second "t1 & s lose x = ev]4 ,?ird ,use4--,?is doctr9e yields sweet consolation to a poor afflict$ sa9t1 :o is taught to make a "r improvem5t ( x4 ,! gospel %\ld tea* a *ri/ian 9 ^! circum/ances1 su* div9e language z ?is3 8,am ,i poor & despis$ by ! great & ri* 9 ?is _w8 yet ,i tru/ ,i am made a *ild ( ,god by 8 r5ew+ grace1 & ! promise gives me a "r to all ?+s4 ,god my ,fa!r has engag$ t all ?+s %all "w toge!r = my good4 ,he has made me a jo9t-heir ) 8 be/-belov$ ,son ,jesus1 & has giv5 me a fair & l>ge inh]itance4 ,i %all be possessor ( e com=t among ! creatures t is necess>y to my supreme int]e/1 & my f9al happ9ess1 & ,god himself is my et]nal portion4 8,:at if ,i _c read my "n & my title to l&s & h\ses1 to gre5 fields & palaces1 9 l>ge conveyances & writ+s "u ! seal ( m58 b ,i c read my "n z a *ri/ian 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 "u ! seal ( ,god1 & ! blood ( 8 ,son1 & !re ,i f9d t all ?+s are m9e4 ,:ile ,i survey ! g>d5s ( a ri* s9n]1 e h]b & fl[] !re gives me m sweetness ?an he c f9d 9 !m all3 ,= ,i c conv]se ) ,god my ,mak]1 & my ,fa!r1 9 e h]b1 & e fl[]4 ,:ile ,i walk among/ ! trees ( my neighb\r's fields1 !y yield me _! refre%+ %ade1 & compose my ?\ghts to div9e m$itation4 ,i c lift up my eyes to ! /ately build+ :]e my neighb\r dwells1 & raise my ?\ghts !nce to ! mansions ( glory3 ,!n ,i rejoice to ?9k h[ mu* my inh]itance & my mansion !re exce$s ! mo/ magnific5t /ructure on e>?4 ,?us 8 fields1 & 8 g>d5s1 & 8 /ately dwell+1 af=d a div9e light to me1 :i* p]haps ! e>?ly possessor ( !m kn[s no?+ (3 ,& ?\gh ,i h almo/ no?+ t ,i c call my own on e>?1 yet1 9 ?is s5se1 ,i possess all ?+s4 ,my ,god ha? giv5 me s mu* ( ! good ?+s ( ?is _w1 z he saw ne$ful & prop] = my real int]e/3 & surely if ,i might h _h all ?+s )9 my imm$iate rea*1 & "u my sov]eignty1 ,i w\ld n lay hold ( m ( !m 7if ,i 7 truly wise7 ?an w\ld promote my welf>e4 8,d ,i sit at ! foot/ool ( ! ri* 9 ! h\se ( ,god2 or am ,i b a door-keep] 9 ! sanctu>y1 yet ,i c !re he> ,paul decl>e ! sublime my/]ies ( ! gospel1 & :ile he reveals ! wond]s ( ,god's et]nal love1 my he>t )9 me believes1 & adores1 & rejoices4 ,apollos ent]ta9s me ) mo/ affectionate disc\rses ( ! grace ( ,*ri/ & 8 glory3 my fai? rises high1 my love is k9dl$ to him :om my eyes h n se52 ,i believe 9 him1 ,i love him1 & my joy gr[s almo/ unspeakable4 ,i rememb] ! =m] in/ructions ( ,cephas1 :o taught me ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ?is div9e religion2 & ,i take pleasure 9 ^? sacr$ f\ndations4 ,bless$ be ,god1 !y are un%ak51 & my fai? & hope1 :i* 7 begun "u 8 m9i/ry1 /& = ev] firm4 ,paul1 & ,apollos1 & ,cephas are m9e4 8,x has pleas$ my heav5ly ,fa!r inde$1 to lay _m sorr[s ^u me 9 ?is wild]ness2 b ,i h le>n$ to ?9k & speak l a *ri/ian1 & say1 ,?\gh ,i appe> z dy+1 yet behold ,i live2 ?\gh ,i am *a/is$1 yet ,i am n kill$3 ,e /roke ( 8 rod is giv5 by ! h& ( 8 love4 ,8 rod1 l ! rod ( ,a>on1 blossoms ) div9e bless+s1 & br+s =? holy fruit4 ,^! w\nds t ,i feel let out ! blood ( pride1 & cure ! di/emp]s ( my s\l4 ,?us ! v suff]+s ( nature1 & ! sorr[s ( life are m9e2 ,i h le>n$ to reckon my afflictions among my bless+s2 !y "w = my pr(it4 ,:e!r peace or pa91 are all m9e4 ,besides1 ,i solace myself 9 ! mid/ ( my pov]ty & di/ress ) ?is sweet m$itation1 t ! less ,i enjoy ( temporal com=ts1 & ! delights ( ?is _w1 if ,i improve my suff]+s & sorr[s well1 !re is ! m joy & glory laid up = me 9 ! _w to come4 ,my light afflictions :i* are b = a mom5t1 are work+ = me a f> m exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ag4 ,is my life on e>? /ret*$ out to a tiresome age8 ,heav5 w be mu* ! sweet]1 & aft] _m toils1 ,i %all h ! /rong] reli% ( an et]nal re/4 ,or does dea? make ha/e t[>d me 9 y\ng] ye>s1 & br+ my body quickly d[n to ! du/8 ,my s\l !n is b dismiss$ ! soon] to ! build+ on high t is prep>$ = me2 = :e!r life or dea?1 all are m9e40 8,:5 ,i ca/ my eyes ar\nd1 & survey ! pres5t frame ( ?+s1 ! sun 9 8 daily circuit1 & ! moon & />s 9 _! nightly c\rses1 my fai? assures me !y are all employ$ 9 roll+ ! mon?s & h\rs away1 t /& betwe5 me & immortal happ9ess3 ,& :5 ! morn+ ( ! resurrection dawns ^u ! e>?1 ! gospel tells me1 t ,i h a %>e 9 all ! ris+ glories ( t day4 ,%\ld ! heav5s & ! e>? be %ortly set on fire1 if ,i h b my fai? awake )9 me1 ,i %all h no fe> nor surprize2 ,i myself1 & all my be/ int]e/s are out ( ! rea* ( ^! flames2 my treasures are ( an unp]i%+ k9d4 ,! p]iod ( all ?+s "h bel[ %all b u%] 9 my brighte/ h\rs1 & beg9 ! ye>s ( my et]nal pleasure2 = ! book ( ,god assures me1 t ?+s pres5t & ?+s to come are m9e4 ,make ha/e !n1 all ye rema9+ revolutions ( nature2 & days1 & mon?s1 & ages make ha/e3 ,"t _c fly too fa/ = me1 :o h su* an et]nity 9 view4 ,my ,"l ha? told me 9 8 ^w1 surely ,i come quickly1 & my he>t e*oes to t voice ( my belov$1 ,am51 ev5 s come ,"l ,jesus40 ,f\r? ,use4--,?is doctr9e requires ! believ] to be f\nd 9 ! con/ant ex]cise ( fai?1 t s he may be able always to survey 8 inh]itance1 & take solid delight 9 x4 ,o!rwise1 :5 he su/a9s loss 9 temporal ?+s1 & sickness & tr\ble att5d him 9 ! fle%1 he w be ready to judge by ! m]e pr9ciples ( s5se1 & to ?9k 8 com=ts all gone1 & t he has no?+ left4 ,x is fai? alone c tea* a believ] to rejoice 9 ?is treasure giv5 him by ! cov5ant ( grace1 :5 ! _w has tak5 almo/ all s5sible com=ts f him4 ,! natural man ) an eye ( s5se looks on ?+s j z ! eye ( a brute-animal beholds !m1 & sees no?+ m ?an accord+ to ! common impressions !y make on fle% & blood3 ,b ! eye ( fai? is aid$ by ! div9e glass ( ! cov5ant1 :i* z a microscope discov]s _m beauties :]e ! natural eye unassi/$1 c see no?+ b r\ghness & de=mity4 ,x is no?+ b fai? fix+ its eyes on sanctifi$ losses & crosses1 sanctifi$ pa9s1 & sickness1 & di/resses1 t c enable u to reckon ^! among our treasures4 ,x is no?+ b ! _s ( fai? t c in/ruct u to ?9k ourselves ri*1 because we are heirs ( ! k+dom1 :ile we are poor & de/itute 9 ?is l[] _w2 ,james ii4 #e4 ,x is ! _s ( fai? t taught ! ,apo/le ,paul to triumph "u all 8 infirmities1 9 su* language z ?is2 ,z dy+ & behold we live2 z sorr[ful1 & yet always rejoic+2 z poor1 & yet mak+ _m ri*2 z hav+ no?+1 & yet possess+ all ?+s2 #b ,cor4 vi4 #i1 #aj4 ,& if we h ! same _s ( fai? we may believe & speak ! same language4 ,fif? ,use4--,?is doctr9e =bids all murmur+ at ! h& ( ,god1 ?\gh 8 disp5sations may h some?+ pa9ful & sev]e 9 !m4 ,he has giv5 u all ?+s inde$1 by ! promise ( ! gospel1 b he has n put ?is treasure into our own h&s1 le/ we %\ld abuse & =feit x2 b he has put x into ! h&s ( ,*ri/ = u2 & x is ,*ri/ our ,"l :o di/ributes out su* p>cels & portions ( our e/ate to u daily1 z 8 p]fect wisdom sees mo/ prop] to promote our real int]e/4 ,! *ri/ian "u sickness1 p]haps w say1 ,is n life & heal? writ d[n 9 ! inv5tory ( my inh]itance8 ,yes1 b sickness & dea? are writt5 d[n !re too1 & ?y ,savi\r kn[s t sickness is bett] = !e at ?is season ?an heal?4 ,d n murmur at 8 h&1 = ,god ! ,fa!r has intru/$ him to manage & gov]n all 8 own va/ dom9ions2 & can/ n ?\ entru/ him to manage ?y e/ate1 to dispose ( ?y conc]ns1 & to allot ?y daily portion to !e8 ,! sa9t surr\nd$ ) di/ress & pov]ty1 or nak$1 & hungry w say1 ,is n food & raim5t1 & peace specifi$ 9 ! articles ( ! cov5ant1 & numb]$ among my treasures8 ,yes1 b pov]ty1 & hung]1 & cold1 & nak$ness are !re also3 ,& ?y heav5ly ,fa!r sees x be/ to )hold peace & pl5ty f !e at pres5t1 or to give !e ?y food & raim5t b 9 a scanty measure1 to mortify ?y fle%1 to humble ?y pride1 to wean !e f ! creatures1 to tea* !e imm$iate dep5d5ce on himself1 & to fit !e = a dep>ture to ! heav5ly _w4 ,:5 ?\ art depriv$ !re=e ( "o e>?ly com=t aft] ano!r1 & ! rema9+ good ?+s ( ?is life seem to be leav+ !e1 h a c>e ( murmur+ aga9/ ?y ,god4 ,d>e n take up ! words ( ,jacob & say1 8,joseph is n1 & ,simeon is n1 & w ye take ,b5jam9 also8 ,surely all ^! ?+s are aga9/ me20 ,g54 xlii4 #cf4 ,b ,jacob 0 made to "k1 by sweet exp]i5ce1 t all ^! ?+s wr\ght = 8 real advantage1 & 7 made ! means ( pres]v+ himself & 8 family too 9 a day ( spread+ fam9e & desolation4 ,six? ,use4--,?is doctr9e =bids all cont5tion & envy at our fell[-creatures1 z well z rep9+ aga9/ ,god4 ,is my bro!r heal?y & /rong1 :ile ,i am sick & feeble & langui%+8 ,does my bro!r possess m ( ! good ?+s ( ?is life ?an ,i d8 ,x is because our common ,fa!r sees x prop] to keep me %ort]1 & to )hold s full an all[ance f me4 ,i h an int]e/ 9 ! same l>ge inh]itance3 ,i am a *ild ( ! same family2 & !re=e all ?+s are m9e z well z 83 ,b ,i h committ$ x entirely to ! wisdom & goodness ( our heav5ly ,fa!r1 to put into my h&s :at "p he pleases ( my l>ge inh]itance4 ,he is wise/1 & w di/ribute ! sev]al portions t he sees fitte/ = 8 *ildr51 & = ?is reason ,i _c envy my bro!r4 ,x is ! same k9d & fai?ful h& t weighs & measures out my gra9s & scruples1 & little h&fuls ( e>?ly bless+s1 t gives my bro!r 8 loads & 8 full b>ns4 ,has ! m9i/ry ( ,paul be5 bless$ to me1 & n t ( ,apollos8 ,h ! lab\rs ( ,apollos be5 m bless$ to my fell[-*ri/ian1 or ! pla9 & famili> in/ructions ( ,cephas8 ,well1 ,i w nev] make any p>ties 9 ! *ur* ^u ?is acc\nt3 = all ! m9i/]s ( ! gospel are appo9t$ = our edification2 & ,i w rejoice 9 !m all1 & bless ,god = ! s]vice !y d ! family ( ,*ri/4 ,if my portion ( spiritual food be di/ribut$ to me by ! h&s ( ,paul1 x is our common ,fa!r t conveys ! same sacr$ food to ano!r1 by ! h&s ( ,cephas or ,apollos2 & ! _w %all nev] he> me say1 8,i am ( ,paul1 9 opposition to ,apollos or ,pet]2 ?\gh ,i mu/ confess1 ,god has bless$ 8 m9i/rations mo/ em95tly to my s\l40 ,sev5? ,use4--,has ,god giv5 all ?+s to ! sa9ts by ! cov5ant ( grace1 surely !n !y %\ld return all ?+s back aga9 to him1 9 a way ( gratitude1 duty & s]vice4 ,has he promis$ to make e ?+ :i* we h to d )1 concur to promote our be/ int]e/1 & our f9al happ9ess8 ,let u !n apply ourselves ) zeal & dilig5ce1 to make e ?+ )9 our rea* subs]ve 8 div9e int]e/s1 & ! glory ( 8 k+dom4 ,has my graci\s ,god )held no?+ f me1 b toge!r ) 8 own ,son giv5 me all ?+s1 :y !n %\ld ,i )hold any ?+ f him8 ,:y %\ld ,i n devote my he>t1 my head1 my h&s1 my :ole self1 & all ?+s t are )9 my p[]1 to ! hon\r ( 8 "n8 ,does ,god be/[ life or heal? or ri*es ^u su* a wor?less creature z ,i am8 ,let hol9ess to ! ,"l be writt5 ^u !m all4 ,& if my fell[-creatures are poor1 ne$y1 cold1 & />v+1 let me *e>fully m9i/] to !m ( my sub/ance1 :i* ! great ,"l ( heav5 & e>? has s ri*ly be/[$ on me4 ,my ,god hon\rs me inde$1 :5 he makes me ! disp5s] ( 8 bless+s among 8 creatures1 & especially among 8 sa9ts4 ,i lose no?+ by ?is b5evol5ce1 b am r enri*$ by ?is v di/ribution4 ,i become ri* 9 good works1 & ri* 9 div9e promises3 8,he t gives to ! poor l5de? to ! ,"l1 & he w repay him40 ,alms are z money laid out to ! be/ int]e/1 & are a gr[+ treasure4 ,b %\ld ,i hope = no new b5eficial return ( all my k9dness to m51 ! v b5efits receiv$ ( ,god my ,fa!r con/ra9 me to ?is b\nty4 ,has he giv5 all ?+s to a poor wor?less creature1 & %all ,i give no?+ to ! poor1 or ! unwor?y8 ,%all ,i n r imitate ! pr(use b\nty ( my ,god1 :o comm&s 8 sun to %9e1 & 8 ra9 to desc5d bo? on ! evil & ! good4 ,x is a div9e excell5ce to love & to di/ribute z ,god does4 ,! "n ( ,jesus my ,savi\r has yet a fur!r p[] to oblige me to use all my e>?ly possessions = 8 hon\r4 ,has ,*ri/ ,jesus pur*as$ ?is l>ge & fair inh]itance = me ) 8 blood1 has he giv5 me mu* on e>?1 & ! hopes ( great] treasures 9 heav51 !n ,i w be my own no long]1 b give my :ole self up to him1 ) all my p[]s & tal5ts1 & possessions6 ,!y are ?9e1 bless$ ,savi\r1 !y are ?9e = ev]4 ,x is ! solemn & delib]ate wi% ( my he>t1 t ,i may nev] possess or enjoy any ?+ f :i* ,*ri/ has no rev5ue ( glory4 ,o t 8 grace may enable me to employ ?+s pres5t = ?is holy purpose6 ,& :5 ,i arrive at ! actual possession ( ?+s to come1 !y %all be improv$ 9 an unkn[n b a nobl] mann]1 = ! ev]la/+ glory ( my ,god1 my ,fa!r1 & my ,savi\r4 ,! ,recollection ( ! doctr9al "p4--8,9 ?is disc\rse1 ,o my s\l1 ?\ ha/ n only be5 call$ to survey ! ri*es ( ?y inh]itance1 b ?\ ha/ le>n$ also1 9 :at mann] ?is inh]itance is made ov] to !e1 if ?\ art a s9c]e *ri/ian1 & a believ] on ! ,son ( ,god4 8,look backw>d1 my s\l1 to et]nal ages1 be=e ! _w began1 :5 ,god m>k$ out ! b\nds ( ?is creation1 & ! limits ( ^! heav5s1 & ?is e>?1 he design$ !m ) all _! treasures1 = ! s]vice ( 8 holy ones1 = ! b5efit ( 8 *ildr51 angels & m52 & ?y "n & ?y %>e 0 writt5 d[n among/ !m4 ,! great ,god1 9 ^? e>ly days ( 8 et]nity1 has provid$ a ri* suffici5cy = ?y pres5t & future bless$ness4 ,o may my fai? take ?is delightful & di/ant retrospect1 & rejoice 9 ,god's et]nal love8 8,god has giv5 all ?+s into ! h&s ( 8 own ,son ,jesus1 :om he ha? orda9$ ,"l ( all1 t he might gov]n & dispose ( all ?+s = ! good ( 8 p4 ,*ri/ is ris5 f ! dead1 & ha? tak5 possession ( all ! bless+s ( grace & glory1 9 ! "n ( 8 sa9ts1 t he may make !m possessors 9 _! season1 & accord+ to _! measure3 ,t he may make !e1 ,o my s\l1 a ri* possessor ( s fair an inh]itance2 & t he may keep e "p ( x secure = !e1 till 9 succession ( times & seasons1 bo? 9 e>? & 9 heav51 ?\ art fit to receive & enjoy x4 ,if ?\ art made a jo9t-heir ) ,*ri/1 ?\ art heir ( all ?+s40 ,b rememb]1 x is a liv+ fai? 9 ,*ri/ t mu/ entitle !e to ?is ri* inh]itance4 ,x is ( inf9ite importance !n1 to se>* (t5 & enquire1 ,am ,i a *ri/ian inde$8 ,a s9c]e conv]t1 a believ] 9 ,jesus8 ,& does my fai? evid5ce itself 9 all ! fruits ( rep5tance1 love1 & hol9ess8 ,o may ,i feel my s\l to live daily ?is div9e life by ! fai? ( ! ,son ( ,god1 t ,i may ma9ta9 a humble claim to ^! treasures ( m]cy laid up 9 ! gospel1 treasures committ$ to ! h&s ( ,*ri/ to be kept safe = me4 8,& may ! bless$ ,_s in/ruct me daily to improve all ?+s to my spiritual & et]nal b5efit1 t ,i may n be l a fool1 :o has a prize put into 8 "r-h&1 & kn[s n h[ to make use ( x6 ,may ,i be taught to draw "s sacr$ advantage1 "s holy delight & refre%m5t f ! cont9ual new sc5es & occurr5ces ( life6 ,may ,i d]ive k1 & love1 & heav5ly sweetness f ! surpriz+ works ( ,god1 z ! ,god ( nature1 & f ! m surpriz+ wond]s ( 8 grace6 ,may ,i le>n some?+ div9e & holy f all ! transactions ( 8 provid5ce1 & ! v>i\s turns & *anges ( ?is pres5t /ate1 till ,i am prep>$ & made meet = a m fit & ample possession ( ! ev]la/+ inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light60 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxxviii4 ,all ?+s work+ toge!r = ,good4 ,my s\l survey ?y happ9ess1 ,if ?\ art f\nd a *ild ( grace1 ,h[ ri*ly is ! gospel /or'd6 ,:at joy ! promises af=d6 8,all ?+s are ours20 ! gift ( ,god1 ,& pur*as'd ) our ,savi\r's blood1 ,:ile ! good ,_s %ews u h[ ,to use & to enjoy !m too4 ,if peace & pl5ty cr[n my days1 ,!y help me1 ,"l1 to speak ?y praise2 ,if bread ( sorr[s be my food1 ,^! sorr[s "w my real good4 ,i w\ld n *ange my bless'd e/ate ,) all t fle% calls ri* or great2 ,& :ile my fai? c keep h] hold1 ,i envy n ! s9n]'s gold4 ,fa!r ,i wait ?y daily w1 ,?\ %alt divide my portion /ill1 ,grant me on e>? :at seems !e be/ ,till dea? & heav'n reveal ! re/4 ,,s]mon ,,xxxix4 ,! "r ,improvem5t ( ,life4 #a ,,cor4 iii4 #bb4--,:e!r life or dea?1--all are y\rs4 ,x is a l>ge & fair inh]itance t belongs to ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,!y h no ne$ to divide !mselves into little p>ties1 & to qu>rel ab\t _! p>ticul> int]e/ 9 "o m9i/] or ano!r1 9 "o bless+ or ano!r2 = :e!r ,paul1 or ,apollos1 or ,cephas1 :e!r life or dea?1 all ?+s are !irs4 ,my =m] disc\rses h expla9$ 9 :at s5se *ri/ians possess all ?+s1 & t is1 t all ?+s pres5t or to come1 t c any way affect or conc]n !m1 %all c]ta9ly turn to _! b5efit1 & subs]ve _! great & f9al int]e/4 ,i proce$ n[ m p>ticul>ly to enl>ge on ! words1 :i* ,i _h *iefly 9 my design1 :e!r life or dea?1 all are y\rs4 ,! fir/ doctr9e aris+ f ! words is ?is1 8,life itself1 & ! cont9uance ( x to ! sa9ts1 is = _! advantage40 ,n[ to improve ?is proposition to practical purposes1 ,i %all d ^! ?+s3 ,i4 ,i %all make x appe> "u a v>iety ( in/ances1 t life is design$ = ! b5efit ( *ri/ians4--,,ii4 ,i w\ld amplify & confirm ! doctr9e yet fur!r1 by discov]+ :at a v>iety ( graces may be ex]cis$ on e>?1 :i* c h no place 9 heav52 & make x appe>1 t 9 "s respects1 a sa9t bel[ ha? advantage above ! sa9ts t are on high4--,,iii4 ,i %all answ] a consid]able objection or two t seems to rise aga9/ ! doctr9e1 :ile ,i am treat+ ( x3 ,&1 at la/ "s inf]5ces w be drawn f ! :ole disc\rse4 ,fir/ let me %ew :]e9 life appe>s to be a b5efit to true believ]s4 ,life is y\rs1 ,o *ri/ians1 = #a4 ,?is is ! "t t 0 giv5 y = y\r reconciliation to ,god1 & secur+ y\r ev]la/+ int]e/4 ,all ! elect ( ,god are born into ?is _w s9ful & mis]able1 by _! relation to ! fir/ ,adam1 !re=e ,/4 ,paul seems to include himself1 z well z ! hea!n infidels1 :5 he speaks ( ! iniquity ( _! nature1 & ! guilt ( _! /ate4 ,eph4 ii4 #b4 ,we all _h our conv]sation 9 times pa/ 9 ! lu/s ( our fle%1 fulfill+ ! desires ( ! fle% & ! m9d1 & 7 by nature ! *ildr5 ( wra? ev5 z o!rs4 ,n[ ?is life is ! "t giv5 to seek deliv]ance f ! wra? to come1 to fly to ! hope t is set be=e u2 n[ is ! accept$ "t1 n[ is ! day ( salvation2 #a ,cor4 vi4 #b4 ,n[ :ile we are 9 our /ate ( trial1 be=e ! gates ( ! grave h clos$ ^u u1 & be=e ! gates ( hell h be5 op5$ to receive u4 ,we are all1 by nature1 /rang]s to ,god1 enemies 9 our m9ds by wick$ works1 & "u s5t5ce ( condemnation3 ,rememb]1 ,o s9n]s1 ?is is ! "t to get acqua9tance ) ,god1 to return to 8 s]vice1 & obta9 8 special fav\r4 ,we are defil$ & guilty creatures3 ,?is is ! h\r ( cleans+ :ile ! f\nta9 ( ! blood ( ,*ri/ /&s op51 to wa% u f s9 & uncleanness4 ,we are1 by nature1 utt]ly unfit = heav51 & all ! works & ! joys ( x1 because ( ! vici\s incl9ations t gov]n u4 ,?is is ! day ( rep5tance z well z p>don3 ,?is is ! day giv5 to u to insure ^? bless$ mansions on high1 & to obta9 prep>+ graces4 ,?is temporal life is ! only season1 :]e9 ! s5t5ce ( our condemnation c be rev]s$1 & :]e9 we may obta9 et]nal =giv5ess1 & a "r to life ev]la/+4 ,! blood & righte\sness ( ! ,son ( ,god1 are n propos$ nor (f]$ to guilty creatures 9 ! o!r _w4 ,n[ is ! "t to acquire a meetness = ! inh]itance 9 light ?r\gh ! sanctify+ influ5ces ( ! bless$ ,_s4 ,aft] dea? !re is no?+ ( ?is k9d to be done3 ,!re is no "w1 nor device1 no k1 nor wisdom1 no fai? or rep5tance to be ex]cis$1 no su* duty to be p]=m$ among ! dead1 no opportunity to rectify1 ! mi/akes ( life3 ,!re is no grace to be obta9$ = s9n]s 9 ! grave1 :i!r we are all travell+2 ,eccl4 ix4 #aj4 ,:at is left undone at t awful mom5t1 mu/ be = ev] undone4 ,at ! voice ( ! summons we mu/ g1 :e!r p>don$ or unp>don$1 :e!r holy or unholy1 :e!r hop+ or despair+4 ,& a dreadful spectacle x is1 z y\r eyes ev] beheld1 to see a s9n] expir+ 9 full & rag+ despair4 ,b ,o :at inf9ite advantage has x be5 to *ri/ians1 t !y h enjoy$1 ?is gold5 h\r ( grace1 & be5 taught to improve x well6 ,:at1 _h become ( y1 ,o believ]s1 if ye _h be5 arre/$ "s ye>s ago by ! mess5g]s ( dea?1 & hurri$ away into et]nity8 ,:]e _h y\r portion be51 if ye _h be5 s5t d[n to ! grave 9 ! mid/ ( y\r s9s1 be=e y 7 awak5$ or conv9c$ ( y\r folly & dang]1 be=e y _h felt inw>d rep5tance1 or _h be5 acqua9t$ ) ,jesus t b\ght & be/[s =giv5ess2 be=e ye _h kn[n ! virtue ( 8 reconcil+ blood1 or se5 ! face ( a ,god reconcil$8 ,:ile y\r he>ts & life 7 all unclean & unholy1 y\r dea? mu/ h be5 dreadful1 & y\r s\l = ev] unhappy4 ,:at inf9ite hon\rs are due to ! pati5ce & long-suff]+ ( y\r ,god1 & to ! m]cy & m$iation ( ,jesus y\r ,savi\r8 ,glory be to div9e pati5ce1 & div9e grace1 = life prolong$1 & a s9n] sav$6 ,,ii4 ,life is y\rs2 x is y\r opportunity ( do+ mu* s]vice = ,*ri/1 & manife/+ y\r gratitude = 8 r$eem+ love2 #b ,cor4 v4 #ae4 ,!y :o live1 %\ld n h5ce=? live to !mselves1 b to him t di$ = !m1 & rose aga94 ,"h on e>?1 y may speak ( ! wond]s ( 8 grace t has sav$ y1 & publi% 8 love t is unspeakable3 ,y may tell s9n]s ( ! inf9ite dim5sions ( ?is love1 to invite !m to p>take ( ! same salvation4 ,"h y\r lips1 & y\r tongues may be delightfully employ$1 9 decl>+ :at y h ta/$ ( ! bless+s ( ! gospel1 & ! grace ( ,*ri/2 & call o!rs to ta/e & see t ! ,"l is good1 & h[ bless$ ! man is t tru/e? 9 him6 ,ps4 xxxiv4 #h4 ,"h y make x kn[n1 = ! support ( poor conv9c$ wret*es t are ready to despair1 :at heights & :at l5g?s1 :at bread?s & :at dep?s !re are 9 ! love ( ,*ri/2 = x rea*$ y\r s\l ev5 at ! bord]s ( hell1 x spread wide to cov] all y\r great & he9\s iniquities2 x rises high1 = x has lift$ y\r hopes to heav51 & x /ret*es its sweet & sov]eign influ5ce beyond ! l5g? ( "t1 & provides = y\r life & happ9ess t %all measure out et]nity4 ,"h y may proclaim ! praises ( y\r ,r$eem] to an ignorant _w1 y may promote 8 int]e/ a hundr$ ways on e>?1 & ?us glorify y\r ,savi\r :i* is 9 heav54 ,?is is n to be done 9 ! same mann]1 nor = ! same bless$ purposes among/ ! sa9ts above4 ,:5 ! body lies s5seless & m\ld]+ 9 ! grave1 ! tongue _c praise ! ,"l3 ,! liv+1 ! liv+1 !y praise !e z we d ?is day1 z ,hezekiah did :5 he 0 recov]$ f sickness1 & _h a s5se ( p>don$ s94 ,is4 xxxviii4 #ag1 #ah4 ,9 love to my s\l1 ?\ ha/ deliv]$ x f ! pit ( corruption1 = ?\ ha/ ca/ all my s9s beh9d ?y back4 ,! grave _c praise !e1 ! dead _c celebrate !e2 !y t g d[n to ! pit _c hope = ?y tru?4 ,?is is ! prop] "w ( ! liv+ sa9t1 to make kn[n to s9n]s ! grace ( salvation4 ,life is ! only "t ( su* "w & s]vice4 8,opportunity1 7sai? a writ] on ?is subject7 is l a gold5 in/rum5t to dig = heav5ly treasure3 ,d n we> x out z _m h done 9 digg+ = pebbles1 & at y\r latt] end become a fool4 ,plead n y\r mean capacity3 ,k+s ( ! e>?1 & all p1 old m5 & *ildr5 may praise ! ,"l2 ,ps4 cxlviii4 #aa1 #ab4 ,s]ve y\r age accord+ to y\r tal5t2 ,mat4 xxv4 #ae4 ,he t _h b "o tal5t1 b a s+le capacity1 0 call$ to acc\nt = x1 & ca/ into out] d>kness4 ,?9k h[ _m opportunities y h out-liv$1 :i* w nev] h _! resurrection3 ,r$eem lo/ "t1 by improv+ :at rema9s4 ,project improvem5ts ( life1 s9ce y\r light is ne> ext+ui%$4 ,make up 9 affection :at may be want+ 9 action4 ,if y _c d mu*1 yet love mu*4 ,if our s]vants %\ld "w no bett] = u ?an _m h done = ,god1 we %\ld turn !m out ( doors4 ,/ir up o!rs to "w = ,god1 t y may d by _! h& :at y _c d by y\r own40 ,?us ?is pi\s au?or4 ,let u consid] :at glori\s s]vices h be5 done = ,god1 by ! long cont9uance ( sa9ts 9 ?is _w4 ,survey ! lab\rs & ! suff]+s1 ! m9i/ry1 ! zeal & ! success ( ! bless$ apo/les1 :o plant$ ! fir/ *ri/ian *ur*es4 ,:at monum5ts ( hon\r did !y raise among ,jews & /rang]s1 among ,greeks & b>b>ians1 ! savage & ! polite hea!ns1 to _! crucifi$ & exalt$ ,savi\r6 ,:at multitudes ( subjects 7 br\ght to b[ ! knee to ,jesus by _! prea*+6 ,:at a l>ge h>ve/ ( s\ls 0 ga!r$ unto ,*ri/1 :5 ! apo/le scatt]$ ! se$ ( ! gospel all r\nd ! c\ntries1 f ,j]usalem1 ?r\gh ! prov9ces ( ! less] ,asia1 & ?r\gh ! s\!rn p>ts ( ,europe1 z "s h suppos$1 z f> z ,spa96 ,& ! ,r$eem] 0 glorifi$ by 8 lab\rs :]e ! "n ( ! true ,god ! ,creator 0 h>dly kn[n be=e4 ,:at an ext5sive bless+ to ! _w 0 ! life ( ,paul8 ,x is to ?is1 t ! foll[+ ages ( *ri/ianity1 z well z ! primitive sa9ts1 owe ! unspeakable b5efit ( 8 writ+s2 & x is to ?is1 t ,great ,brita9 owes ! bless+ ( 8 div9e epi/les4 ,h[ hon\rable 0 x = ,/4 ,paul himself1 & h[ happy = u1 t he 0 made an in/rum5t ( su* s]vice to ,*ri/1 su* a glori\s s]vice1 z spread itself ar\nd ! nations1 & rea*$ to di/ant ages ( mank9d4 ,8 long life 0 an illu/ri\s bless+ bo? to himself & to ! *ri/ian _w4 ,,iii4 ,life is y\rs1 ,o *ri/ians1 = x all[s _m a prop] season = giv+ examples ( hol9ess to mank9d4 ,& x is a hon\r to a sa9t1 to be made an example ( religion among/ a nation ( s9n]s1 or a patt]n ( hol9ess1 among ! *ur*es ( believ]s4 ,h]e9 y become foll[]s & imitators ( ! bless$ ,"l y\r ,ma/]3 ,he is ! fir/ patt]n1 he is ! mo/ glori\s example2 = 9 all ?+s he mu/ h ! pre-em95ce4 ,if y become a public & a %9+ example ( virtue1 & piety1 & goodness1 y may atta9 ^! f\r v valuable ends at once3 #a4 ,by ?is means y pay great & j hon\rs to ! bless$ gospel :]eby y are sav$1 & conf\nd & sil5ce ! impi\s accusations & sl&]s ( ! wick$3 ,& especially if y\r /ation & rank 9 ! _w make y ! object ( m public notice1 ei!r 9 a city1 9 a village1 9 a neighb\rhood1 or 9 any society ( m51 !n l a c&le or a tor* set on a hill1 y diffuse light & hon\r f> ar\nd y1 & ,god & ! gospel are glorifi$ on y\r acc\nt4 ,& n only 9 ! high] /ations ( life1 b ev5 s]vants ( ! l[e/ "*1 if !y are b sa9ts1 may adorn ! doctr9e ( ,god _! ,savi\r 9 all ?+s2 ,titus ii4 #aj4 ,x is greatly = ! cr$it ( our holy religion1 :5 ! m5 ( ?is _w see+ our good works1 are =c$ to confess t !re is some?+ div9e 9 *ri/ianity1 t ,god is among/ u ( a tru?2 & by ^! means !y are con/ra9$ to glorify our ,fa!r1 & our ,r$eem]1 & our holy religion4 ,?is is ! comm& ( ,*ri/2 ,mat4 v4 #af4 #b4 ,h]eby s9n]s are n only conv9c$ t !re is a p[] & glory 9 ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 b _m a s\l has be5 conv]t$ to ! fai? ( ,jesus1 by behold+ ! pi\s conv]sation1 ! heav5ly graces1 ! holy love1 ! div9e zeal1 ! con/ancy1 ! pati5ce1 & ! suff]+s ( *ri/ians4 ,! good wom5 9 ,/4 ,pet]'s days 7 exhort$ to invite & draw _! unbeliev+ husb&s to ! fai? & love ( ! gospel1 by behold+ _! *a/e conv]sation1 c\pl$ ) religi\s fe>1 & ! ornam5t ( a meak & a quiet _s2 #a ,pet4 iii4 #a-d4 ,look =w>d1 ,o *ri/ians1 to ! la/ great day1 & ?9k ) :at a pleas+ joy y %all he> ^? :o h be5 conv]t$ by y\r example1 & re=m$ f a lic5ti\s c\rse ( life1 decl>e ?is to y\r public hon\r be=e m5 & angels3 ,y\r holy example ?\gh buri$ long 9 sil5ce1 %all h a glori\s resurrection 9 t day1 & ! ,judge himself %all proclaim x to y\r praise1 t he us$ y\r piety "h on e>?1 z an in/rum5t ( 8 grace to enl>ge 8 k+dom4 #c4 ,h]eby *ri/ians ( a l[] =m1 & ^? t are babes 9 ,*ri/1 are awak5$ to a holy imitation ( y\r sup]ior virtues & graces4 ,x 0 ! cont9uance ( ,/4 ,paul 9 ?is life1 ?r\gh ! v>i\s /ages ( x1 t recomm5d$ him z a patt]n to ! believ]s ( 8 day1 9 all ! v>i\s circum/ances ( _! lives2 & ! long] he liv$1 ! m glori\s example he left beh9d him1 = ! b5efit ( ! sa9ts1 t !y might be foll[]s ( him z he 0 ( ,*ri/2 #a ,cor4 xi4 #a4 ,& ,i may add 9 ! ,f\r? place1 ,:]e a *ri/ian ( %9+ virtues & ( diffusive goodness is bless$ ) a long life1 ! memory ( 8 example1 & ! sweet sav\r ( 8 graces1 rema9 ! long] on e>?1 aft] 8 own dep>ture to heav54 ,x is l a ri* p]fume t has la9 "s consid]able "t among g>m5ts1 x communicates a pleasant fragrancy to ! app>el long aft] ! p]fume itself is remov$4 ,?us _m a sa9t1 by ! sweet od\r ( 8 "n1 has done hon\r to ! gospel 9 ! place :]e he liv$1 :ile 8 bones are m\ld]+ 9 ! du/3 ,! hi/ory ( 8 v>i\s virtues has dwelt long on ! lips ( ! surviv+ neighb\rs1 & p]haps1 ha? awak5$ o!rs to an imitation ( su* a patt]n _m ye>s aft] 8 decease4 ,:e!r example be ( any use 9 heav51 or :e!r ! sa9ts ( l[] rank !re may be excit$ to holy imitation1 by ! sup]ior graces or glories ( m em95t sa9ts1 is n s well kn[n to u2 b ?is we may be well assur$ (1 t ! example ( *ri/ians c h no use 9 t happy _w1 to gu>d ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/ f pr(ane reproa*es1 or to conv9ce or conv]t s9n]s & infidels4 ,x is ! liv+1 & ! liv+ alone1 t c d ?is s]vice = ,*ri/1 & glorify 8 gospel 9 su* in/ances z ^!3 ,b ,i proce$ to ano!r advantage ( our cont9uance 9 ?is _w4 ,,iv4 ,life is y\rs2 = x gives opportunity = ab\nd+ 9 good works to ! great b5efit ( mank9d4 ,! long] a sa9t lives1 if he ma9ta9s 8 "* ) hon\r1 he becomes s mu* a great] bless+ to ! _w4 ,b :at a deal ( good ceases ) ! life ( a good man6 ,*ri/ians1 ye are requir$ to ma9ta9 good works = ! hon\r ( y\r ,fa!r1 & = ! glory ( y\r ,savi\r1 :o ha? pur*as$ y to be a peculi> p1 zeal\s ( good works3 ,b !re is ano!r reason = !m too1 & t is1 8^! ?+s are good & pr(itable to m520 ,titus ii4 #ad4 comp>$ ) ! ?ird *apt]1 v]se #h4 ,e day ( life op5s "s new sc5es1 :]e9 y may be s]viceable to y\r neighb\rs1 y\r relatives1 y\r fell[-creatures1 & s make ! _w ! bett] = y4 ,! days & ye>s ( life %\ld be numb]$ by ! multitude ( good works1 z mu* z by ! revolutions ( ! sun & moon3 ,= lo/ & wa/$ "t %\ld n come into ! acc\nt ( life4 ,b if ?is 7 our way ( c\nt+1 :at %\ld we say ( ?\s&s1 :o h liv$ to no o!r purpose b to eat & dr9k1 & to make up ! numb] ( mank9d8 ,o x is a mean & pitiful ?+ only to be old 9 "t1 & n 9 duties to ,god1 or b5efits to m54 ,&1 z an au?or speaks on ?is subject1 ,all ! good works ( _m :o are /rick5 9 ye>s w lie 9 a v little compass3 ,to be an anci5t man or woman ( two or ?ree ye>s old1 s\nds l a contradiction1 & x is1 inde$1 a matt] ( great %ame1 & ought to awak5 deep rep5tance4 ,h[ _m are !re t live to no purpose at all1 & ! _w w n miss !m :5 !y are gone8 ,h[ _m t live to wick$ purpose1 & ! _w is glad to be rid ( !m8 ,"s are m]e cumb]]s ( ! gr\nd1 & "s are p]fect nuisances1 & public mis*iefs4 ,su* %\ld nev] pret5d to ! "n ( *ri/ians4 ,let u rememb] x 0 ! "* ( our bless$ ,"l1 t he w5t ab\t do+ good2 & he 0 will+ to "w ^? works :ile x 0 8 day ( life2 = ! night 0 com+ on him :]e9 he %\ld h no su* sort ( "w to d2 ,john ix4 #d4 ,o may our ,savi\r be our patt]n1 & let u be foll[]s ( ! holy ,jesus6 ,alas6 :at a noble patt]n6 :at sl[ & di/ant foll[]s4 ,x 0 ?is desire ( s]vice to ! _w1 t put ! great apo/le into a /rait betwixt two1 z 9 ,philip4 i4 #bc4 ,he knew n :at to ask =2 ,%all ,i pray = dea? & glory1 my he>t ha? a wi% t way8 ,x is f> bett] = me to dep>t1 & to be ) ,*ri/3 ,or %all ,i desire to cont9ue 9 life8 ,?is is = ! s]vice ( y\r fai?1 & fur!rance ( y\r joy2 !re=e ,i am cont5t1 sai? he1 to h my cr[n & glory def]r$1 t my long] life may be y\r advantage4 ,o :at an illu/ri\s _s ( zeal & love reign$ 9 ! he>t ( ?is apo/le6 ,ye are ! light ( ! _w1 sai? ,*ri/ to 8 disciples2 ,mat4 v4 #ac1 #ad4 ,:at a d>k dungeon w\ld ?is _w be1 if x _h nev] a sa9t 9 x8 ,ye are ! salt ( ! e>?2 ,:at corruption ( mann]s w\ld ov]spread ! face ( ! e>?6 ,:at vile communications1 & odi\s practices w\ld defile ! _w 9 a few ye>s1 if e *ri/ian 7 dead6 ,:at %ameful & abom9able works _h ov]-run ! hea!n nations1 be=e ,*ri/ & 8 gospel appe>$1 & ! idolat]s 7 made *ri/ians6 ,a sa9t 9 a family1 is l ! ark ( ,god 9 ! h\se ( ,ob$-edom2 #b ,sam4 vi4 #ab4 ,= ! ,"l bless$ ! h\se ( ,ob$-edom1 & all t p]ta9$ to him1 because ( ! ark ( ,god4 ,a pi\s s\l is a ,joseph 9 ! family ( ,potiph>2 ,g54 xxxix4 #e4 ,:5 ! ,"l bless$ ! ,egyptian's h\se = ,joseph's sake2 & ! bless+ ( ! ,"l 0 ^u all t he _h 9 ! h\se & 9 ! field4 ,a numb] ( sa9ts 9 a city1 or a nation1 are _m times l ,noah1 ,daniel1 & ,job1 9 ! mid/ ( !m4 ,!y gu>d ! public by _! pray]s f mighty ru9 & wide desolation4 ,sodom itself _h be5 sav$1 if !re _h be5 t5 righte\s s\ls 9 x4 ,& ,i am p]suad$1 ,great-,brita9 _h be5 a k+dom ( idolat]s & slav]y1 or a heap ( confusion & slaught]1 & a field ( blood long ago1 because ( ! provok+ wick$ness 9 ! mid/ ( x1 _h x n be5 = ! few righte\s t h always /ood 9 ! gap3 ,!re h be5 always "s p[]ful plead]s at ! m]cy seat1 :5 ! wra? ( ,god & ! de/roy+ angels h be5 break+ 9 l a flood ^u u1 "s ,moses & ,samuel to )hold ! desolation1 :5 pop]y & tyranny h be5 j at our gates1 & ready to ov]:elm u4 ,o h[ _m unkn[n bless+ d ^! s9ful nations enjoy1 because ( ! lives & ! pray]s ( ! sa9ts t are 9 x6 ,holy s\ls1 :o ?\gh !y are divid$ into diff]5t p>ties1 & practise _! diff]5t =ms1 yet wor%ip ! same ,god1 ?r\gh ! same ,m$iator1 & by ! same ,_s1 :o are ev] welcome to ! ?rone ( grace1 :o are all sa9ts 9 ! e/eem ( ,god1 & 9 ! language ( scripture4 ,/range1 t ! "n ( a sa9t %\ld be us$ z a t]m ( reproa* among/ u1 & ca/ ^u "o p>ty 9 a way ( scorn1 :5 ^! are ! p]sons ( e p>ty :o are ! mo/ excell5t 9 ! e>?2 ^! are ! gu>ds & walls ( def5ce to ! nation1 ! *>iots ( our ,israel1 & ! horsem5 !re(2 #b ,k+s ii4 #ab4 xiii4 #ad4 ,v4 ,life is y\rs2 = x af=ds means = bright5+ y\r evid5ce = heav51 & improv+ y\r own prep>ation = glory4 ,surely y are n will+ to dep>t f ?is _w1 till y h good hope ( an int]e/ 9 a bett] /ate1 & a com=table expectation t x %all be well ) y = ev]4 ,does ,god prolong y\r days on e>?8 ,see !n1 t ! pr9ciples ( piety & goodness be well root$ 9 y\r he>ts1 & t y\r graces gr[ up "u ! influ5ces ( heav54 ,see t !y bud & blossom ) fair fl[]s1 to ! hon\r ( y\r pr(ession1 & to ! joy ( y\r own consci5ces4 ,let ! sacr$ fruits ( y\r love & zeal break out ^u all j occasions3 ,%9e bright] 9 hol9ess e day ( y\r mortal life1 & br+ =? fruits meet = life ev]la/+1 t ye may "k & be assur$ t ! se$s ( glory are s[n )9 y1 su* div9e se$s z w be> a ri* & bless$ h>ve/ 9 ! great day4 ,he t has ?is hope w purify himself z ,*ri/ is pure2 #a ,john iii4 #c4 & 8 increas+ purity w confirm 8 hope4 ,believe x *ri/ians1 z y\r life & practice gr[s m div9e & undefil$1 ! image ( ,*ri/ w appe> 9 y ) fair] evid5ce1 & raise y\r hopes ( dwell+ ) him to ! joys ( assurance4 ,_m a s\l has gone to heav5 z 9 a *>iot ( triumph1 aft] "s ye>s ( _! practice ( *ri/ianity1 :o1 at _! fir/ pr(ession ( x1 7 oppress$ ) _m d\bts & fe>s1 & 7 (t5 trembl+ ^u ! bord]s ( despair4 ,life 0 _! bless+ inde$1 :5 x taught !m to die ) fai? & hon\r1 & ent] into ! _w ( spirits ) div9e joy4 ,let x be said !n conc]n+ y1 ,o *ri/ians1 t y s5sibly approa* ne>] to heav5 e mon? ( y\r cont9uance ^u e>?1 & t y look m l ! inhabitants ( t upp] _w1 by h[ mu* ! long] y cont9ue 9 ?is l[] /ate2 t :5 y dep>t h5ce1 y may be assur$ ( a joyful admission into p>adise4 ,may y\r graces %9e bright1 & y\r evid5ces = heav5 appe> s glori\s & inconte/$1 t !re may be no trembl+s ab\t y\r he>t 9 t solemn & important h\r2 no d\btful flutt]+s or frights on a dea?b$1 b t y may f9d ! gates ( glory op5 be=e y1 t y may see y\r way cle> ?r\gh ! d>k valley1 & h a ri* & abundant entrance into ! k+dom ( y\r ,god on high4 ,,vi4 ,life is y\rs1 t by a due improvem5t ( x y\r cr[n ( glory may be enl>g$1 & y\r seat advanc$ 9 heav54 ,t !re are diff]5t degrees ( hon\r & joy conf]r$ on ! sa9ts above1 accord+ to _! diff]5t *>act]s & capacities1 is a doctr9e t ha? s mu* c\nt5ance & evid5ce f scripture1 t we c no long] ju/ly d\bt ( x3 ,&1 ,i ?9k1 ,i h made ?is appe> by inconte/$ pro(s 9 ano!r place#dj4 ,if y are zeal\s = ! cause ( ,*ri/1 & active 9 8 s]vice ?r\gh all ! /ages ( life1 & y\r old age be cr[n$ ) abundant fruits ( righte\sness1 y\r rew>d 9 glory %all be> a proportion to ^! lab\rs1 & ! l5g? ( y\r "t on e>? %all give a glori\s addition to y\r recomp5ce 9 ! heav5ly _w2 #a ,cor4 xv4 #eh4 ,be ye /$fa/1 unmoveable1 always ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,"l2 = z mu* z ye "k t y\r lab\r is n 9 va9 9 ! ,"l4 ,:at a %ame & pity is x t y or ,i %\ld h a long life on e>?1 & b a l[ rank or a little portion ( rew>d 9 heav56 ,b to animate y\r zeal1 ,i w\ld humbly propose yet a m surpriz+ advancem5t 9 glory1 to ! dilig5t improv]s ( life & grace4 ,:at if ! s]vices y d = ,god on e>? %\ld /ill br+ =? new fruit among m5 long aft] y\r dea?8 & if y\r happ9ess %\ld be ev] increas+ 9 ?is proportion8 ,:5 ! great ,judge comes1 he w surely rew>d e "o accord+ to _! works3 ,b 9 ,j]4 xvii4 #aj4 x is said1 ,god w n only give to e man accord+ to 8 ways1 b also accord+ to ! fruit ( 8 do+s8 ,:at if our lab\rs1 our pray]s1 our pi\s works & words1 or our examples on e>? %\ld g on to produce ?is div9e fruit1 ev5 ! conv]sion ( s\ls :5 we are 9 heav58 ,& :at if ! ri* & ov]fl[+ grace ( ,god %\ld rew>d u on ?is acc\nt ) gr[+ glories8 ,& ^? :o turn _m to righte\sness 9 ?is mann]1 %\ld %9e z />s ) increas+ lu/re8 ,"s div9es h suppos$1 t ! mis*iev\s influ5ce ( ! works & lives ( ! wick$ %all increase _! torm5t3 ,& p]haps1 ,j]oboam1 :o set up ! calves at ,dan & ,be!l1 & :o made ! l& ( ,israel to practise idolatry = "s hundr$s ( ye>s aft] 8 own dea?1 might feel ye>ly m int5se agonies ( consci5ce1 & 8 hell gr[ sev5 times hott]4 ,?is is a dreadful ?\ght1 & %\ld t]ribly awak5 & impress ^? s9n]s :o h diffus$ _! iniquities f> & wide1 :o h corrupt$ :ole families1 & cities1 & nations1 & spread _! poison ?r\gh succe$+ ages4 ,& :y may n ! joy & cr[n ( ,/4 ,paul increase & bright5 by ! conv]sion ( s9n]s1 ?r\gh sixte5 hundr$ ye>s1 by ! influ5ce ( 8 holy writ+s among/ all ! *ri/ian nations8 ,& ?us n ! ,!ssalonians alone1 b ! inhabitants ( ,great ,brita91 %all be ! matt] ( 8 glory & joy6 ,o x is a bless$ ?+ to multiply good in/ructions1 & c\nsels1 & exempl>y practices ( hol9ess2 & to he> ( !m aft] we h gone to heav51 ei!r by m9i/]+ angels1 or by s\ls newly arriv+ !re1 t !y /ill yield on e>? a fur!r crop & h>ve/ ( hon\r to ,*ri/1 & pr(it to m54 ,su* tid+s z ^! _c b raise & advance our own joys4 ,z y\r zeal & lab\r 9 active s]vice %all f9d a retribution e way answ]able1 s y\r pati5ce "u suff]+s %all meet ) a proportionable rew>d2 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ag4 ,= our light afflictions1 :i* are b = a mom5t1 are work+ = u a f> m exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory4 ,life is ! only season1 z ,i %all %ew aft]w>ds1 = ?is sort ( ex]cise2 & ! long] we endure sorr[s "h hon\rably1 ! ri*] %all our rew>d be h]eaft]1 ?\gh ! rew>d is n ( m]it b ( free grace4 ,h[ _m sa9ts are !re 9 heav5 exalt$ to em95t /ations 9 t upp] _w1 & "s :o we>1 p]haps1 ! cr[n ( m>tyrdom1 & enjoy ! prizes ( victory ov] a ?\s& temptations1 aft] !y h run a long race 9 *ri/ianity8 ,& yet _m ( ^!1 x may be1 w\ld h possess$ b a l[ /ation1 & a little %>e ( hon\r & happ9ess 9 ^? heav5ly regions1 if !y _h be5 cut (f f ! e>? 9 _! y\ng] days1 & be5 call$ away to heav5 imm$iately aft] _! conv]sion4 ,surely1 if y h sp5t _m ye>s 9 public lab\r = ,*ri/1 & zeal\s devotion1 y h endur$ cruel mock]ies1 imprisonm5ts & %>p sorr[s1 = ! sake ( ,*ri/ & 8 gospel1 & ?r\gh ! c\rse ( a long life1 h borne a con/ant te/imony to ! fai? ( ,jesus1 !re are sup]ior glories suit$ to y\r "* 9 heav51 :i* wait y\r arrival !re4 ,?us ,i h made x appe>1 9 v>i\s in/ances1 t temporal life itself1 & ! cont9uance ( x1 becomes a real advantage to a true *ri/ian3 :i* 0 ! fir/ ?+ ,i propos$4 ,b "h is an objection :i* may be rais$ aga9/ ?is doctr9e1 viz4 8,d n "s true *ri/ians fall into griev\s s9s1 :5 _! life is prolong$1 :]eby _! consci5ce is w\nd$1 _! g>m5ts defil$1 _! pr(ession blemi%$1 & ! holy "n ( ,god & ,*ri/ blasphem$8 ,is long life !re=e any bless+ to *ri/ians1 s9ce we are s unc]ta9 h[ we %all behave1 & especially if we behave ill80 ,answ] #a4 ,! great & natural design1 & t5d5cy ( our cont9uance 9 life1 is to d m s]vice = ,god & m51 & obta9 m bless+s = our own s\ls2 to gr[ m fit = heav51 & to raise & enl>ge our cr[n4 ,if we abuse ! "t giv5 u = ^! bless$ purposes1 & indulge to s9ful lu/s or follies1 x is highly crim9al 9 u1 & we alone mu/ be> ! blame4 #b4 ,sometimes ^? v s9s h be5 s impress$ ^u ! consci5ce by ! conv9c+ _s1 z to become a means to awak5 deg5]ate *ri/ians to great] wat*fulness1 great] t5d]ness ( consci5ce1 & great] degrees ( humility1 ( spirituality1 & heav5ly-m9d$ness3 ,^? v falls h be5 made an occasion ( _! rise & gr[? 9 *ri/ianity by ! grace ( t ,god1 :o turns d>kness into light1 & a curse into a bless+4 ,b :]e x is n s1 ,god is n to be *>g$ ) inju/ice1 9 n rais+ u to high] degrees aft] our falls2 our neglig5ce & crim9al indulg5ces ( temptation1 h ju/ly =feit$ 8 peculi> fav\rs3 ,& x mu/ /ill be confess$1 x is our own fault :]e l5g? ( life is n att5d$ ) gr[? 9 grace1 & meetness = sup]ior glory4 ,i %\ld n[ proce$ to ! second g5]al head propos$2 b n hav+ room to f9i% all my design at once1 ,i %all conclude ?is disc\rse ) ^! two reflections3 ,fir/ ,reflection4--,:at a ri* advantage is put into ! h&s ( a "y conv]t6 ,:5 a s9n]1 9 8 y\ng] ye>s ( life is *ang$ into a sa9t1 :at a bless$ privilege is grant$ him by div9e grace8 ,& :at a glori\s opportunity is af=d$ him1 ! improvem5t :]e( may rea* to ev]la/+ ages6 ,happy s\l1 :o art reconcil$ to ,god betimes1 & a ?\s& s9s 9 ! foll[+ c\rse ( ?y life are h]eby prev5t$6 ,happy s\l1 to :om ,*ri/ has manife/$ 8 love 9 ! beg9n+ ( life1 & sav$ !e betimes f et]nal dea?6 ,accord+ to ! c\rse ( nature1 ?\ ha/ a prospect ( do+ long s]vice = ?y ,"l & ?y ,god4 ,awak5 all ?y ?\ghts2 consult1 contrive1 & seek div9e advice :at ?\ %alt d = 8 hon\r1 :o ha? giv5 !e s e>ly a salvation4 ,pray = ! direction ( ! bless$ ,_s1 to m>k out ! pa?s ( ?y feet1 & to employ ?y head1 ?y h&s1 & ?y tongue1 9 ! mo/ hon\rable mann] = ?y ,god1 & ! mo/ useful = ! good ( m54 ,rememb]1 e h\r ( ?y "t is a "p ( ?y treasure3 ,let x n be said at la/1 x 0 a prize put into ! h&s ( a fool t _h no skill nor he>t to use x4 ,god1 ev5 ?y ,god1 expects a daily rev5ue ( glory1 z ! j improvem5t ( ?is treasure4 ,let a holy zeal be k9dl$ )9 !e1 to d glori\s s]vices = ?y ,creator & ?y ,savi\r1 & to %ew ?y l>ge returns ( love to him :o ha? fir/ lov$ !e4 ,let a pi\s ambition set all ?y p[]s at "w to d "s uncommon good = m51 & to be made an ext5sive bless+ to all t are ne> !e1 arise1 & %9e long1 z a fair example ( hol9ess 9 a d>k & wick$ _w1 & let e ye> ( life bright5 ?y "* on e>? & enl>ge ?y rew>d 9 heav54 ,be n cont5t m]ely to get safe )9 ! walls ( p>adise2 ! ?ief on ! cross1 :o 0 call$ at ! la/ h\r ( life1 obta9$ ?is privilege2 b let ?y ambition rise high]1 & rea* at "s ( ! m exalt$ /ations 9 t k+dom4 ,!n %all x appe> t life is ?9e 9 ! sweete/ s5se1 :5 e /age & p]iod ( x %all add new hon\rs to ! "n ( ?y ,god1 give new bless+s to ! _w1 & advance ! joys ( ?y own et]nity4 ,second ,reflection4--,if life be su* a privilege to a *ri/ian1 & be a "p ( 8 treasure 9 ?is s5se1 !n :at a dismal acc\nt ha? an old s9n] to give1 :o ha? wa/$ life & "t 9 folly & guilt1 & no "p ( x ha? be5 improv$ = 8 et]nal happ9ess4 ,o mis]able creature6 ,nei!r life nor dea? is ?9e4 ,be?9k ?yself a little1 & review ! dismal sc5e3 ,say to ?y s\l1 8,:at h ,i be5 do+ ^! fifty or sixty ye>s8 ,i came into life guilty & unclean1 & am n[ ^u ! bord]s ( dea? unclean & guilty /ill4 ,i 0 born a *ild ( wra?1 & am a son or daught] ( wra? /ill4 ,i 0 by nature an enemy to ,god1 & ,i am an enemy to ,god /ill1 & h no int]e/ 9 8 love4 ,life 0 giv5 me t ,i might seek reconciliation & grace2 b ,i h neglect$ & abus$ (f]$ grace1 & am n yet reconcil$ to my almighty & (f5d$ ,mak]4 ,! ,judge is j at h&1 me?9ks ,i he> ! s\nd ( 8 *>iot-:eels1 & a dismal acc\nt h ,i to give ( all my wa/$ life4 ,i h done no real s]vice = ,god1 nor h giv5 an example ( hol9ess to m53 b alas6 ,i h be5 a patt]n ( iniquity1 or at lea/1 ,i h foll[$ a multitude to d evil3 ,e ye> h ,i heap$ up to myself new treasures ( wra? 9 hell1 in/ead ( secur+ a cr[n 9 heav51 & advanc+ my /ation & my joy !re4 ,is !re any hope = me 9 ! poor rema9s ( life t may yet be allott$ me8 ,is ! grace ( ! gospel suffici5t to save su* a wret* z ,i am80 8,yes1 ,o s9n]1 x is suffici5t1 = ,jesus ,*ri/ came into ! _w to save s9n]s1 ev5 ! v *ief ( !m4 ,!re is grace 9 ! he>t ( ! ,fa!r to receive !e2 !re is suffici5t virtue 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/ to cleanse away all ?y guilt2 !re is influ5ce en\gh 9 ! bless$ ,_s to s(t5 ?y he>t1 & r5ew ?y nature1 ?\gh ?\ art an old h>d5$ rebel1 & a transgressor f ?y v infancy4 ,lose n a mom5t m1 b set ab\t ! "w 9 good e>ne/2 trifle no long] ) grace1 ?\ :o art on ! bord]s ( ! grave2 fly to ! hope t is set be=e !e2 beg salvation ( ,god ) daily & nightly te>s1 & give him no re/ till he ha? he>d !e4 ,su* an importunity is l to be successful2 & !n1 ?\gh ?y temporal life ha? be5 no b5efit to !e hi!rto1 yet ! la/ mom5ts ( x may possibly be accept$1 & prev5t ?y ev]la/+ dea?4 ,god :o is ri* 9 m]cy1 may be/[ on !e "s humble place 9 heav51 b ?\ can/ n expect to %9e among/ ! brighte/ sa9ts4 ,?\ maye/ be bless$ among ! dead :o die 9 ! ,"l1 & re/ f ?y sorr[s & ?y s9s2 b ?\ ha/ sc>ce any good works to foll[ !e4 ,?y works 9 all ! sprightly ye>s ( ?y life1 h be5 matt] ( guilt & %ame1 & x is inf9ite m]cy1 t !y %all be rememb]$ no m1 ,b if ?y he>t be brok5 = s91 & heal$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 ?y humble rep5tance1 & ?y holy fai? 9 ! few rema9+ days ( old age1 & dea?1 %all be accept$ ?r\gh ! ab\nd+ grace ( ! gospel4 ,! dy+ ?ief on ! cross =bids !e to despair utt]ly1 ?\gh ?\ ha/ run a t]rible risk1 & v5tur$ on ! bord]s ( de/ruction3 ,& if ?\ art sav$ at la/1 x is s z by fire1 x is l a br& pluck$ out ( ! burn+1 or z a man escap+ nak$ out ( ! flames1 & pass+ on ! v br9k ( hell into ev]la/+ life40 ,! ,recollection ( ! doctr9al "p4--8,& is life ! only space giv5 me to be reconcil$ to ,god1 & am ,i /ill a /rang] & an enemy8 ,h ,i wa/$ away s _m ye>s ( ?is gold5 season ( hope1 ?is day ( m]cy1 & h ,i n yet receiv$ ?is m]cy1 nor laid hold on ?is hope set be=e me3 ,se>*1 exam9e1 enquire1 :at is ?y /ate1 ,o my s\l8 ,& if ?\ art yet a *ild ( wra?1 & unreconcil$ to ,god1 make ha/e & fly = refuge to ! grace ( ! gospel4 ,cry mightily = rep5tance & =giv5ess 9 ! "n & blood ( ,jesus4 ,let no m days ( ?y life pass away 9 su* a dang]\s & dreadful /ate1 le/ life %\ld come to a spe$y p]iod1 & !n ?\ art bani%$ f grace & hope = ev]4 8,b if ! "* ( a s9c]e p5it5t1 & a holy *ri/ian be f\nd ) !e1 if ?\ art p>tak] ( ! love ( ,god1 ?r\gh ! grace ( ,jesus1 !n bless ! ,"l1 ,o my s\l1 & let all t is )9 me praise 8 holy "n1 t he has n cut me (f 9 ! days ( my enmity to ,god1 unsanctifi$1 & unp>don$2 t he has l5g!n$ out my life & ! seasons ( 8 m]cy1 till he has *ang$ my s9ful nature1 & secur$ me 9 ! cov5ant ( 8 grace4 8,is life giv5 me z an opportunity ( s]vice to my ,"l ,jesus8 ,x is he t has r$eem$ me3 x is he t has laid out 8 valuable life = me1 :at %all ,i d1 ,o my ,savi\r1 to make "s humble returns ( ackn[l$gm5t & love8 ,o let my useless & uns]viceable ye>s be =giv51 & let ! rema9s ( life1 :e!r long or %ort1 be all devot$ to ! int]e/s & hon\rs ( my ,r$eem]4 ,7 x possible = ! sa9ts1 aft] !y h dwelt "s "t 9 heav51 to come d[n & dwell on e>? aga9 h[ w\ld !y multiply _! lab\rs1 & lay out _! new life 9 m activity & s]vice = _! ,god & ,savi\r8 ,:5 !y h f\nd & ta/$ :at a heav5 ( happ9ess succe$s ! %ort lab\rs ( life1 h[ w\ld !y d\ble all _! zeal & dilig5ce1 & be griev$ !y c\ld d no m8 ,:5 !y h se5 & conv]s$ ) _! belov$ ,"l1 & beheld him face to face1 ) h[ mu* w>m] love w\ld !y engage 9 8 s]vice8 ,surely !y w\ld all cry out1 t ! longe/ life on e>? is mu* too %ort to %ew _! zeal1 affection1 & gratitude to s div9e & glori\s a fri5d4 ,?9k ( ?is1 ,o my s\l1 & rememb]1 if ?\ ev] arrive safe at heav51 ?\ wilt wi% ?\ had/ done m = ?y belov$ ,"l "h on e>?4 8,is ?is mortal life cont9u$ to me t ,i may spread a sav\r ( piety among/ my fell[-creatures1 & set a religi\s example to m58 ,"l1 suff] me to d no?+ t may lead s9n]s a/ray f !e4 ,p>don all ! evil examples ,i h ev] giv51 & let my future conduct %9e 9 hol9ess1 z a patt]n to ^? t are r\nd ab\t me4 ,me?9ks1 ,i w\ld conv9ce ! _w t religion has some?+ excell5t & div9e 9 x1 & enc\rage !m to ! practice ( /rict godl9ess4 8,is life prolong$ t ,i may be pr(itable to mank9d1 & h ,i liv$ ?us long already to s little purpose8 ,?\gh my goodness ext5ds n unto !e1 ,o ,"l1 yet ,i entreat t my fell[-creatures may be ! bett] = me :ile ,i cont9ue among/ !m4 ,o may ! ,god ( ,abraham be/[ on me t ri* fav\r :i* ,abraham receiv$ 9 ^? div9e words ( promise1 ,i w bless !e1 & ,i w make !e a bless+2 ,g54 xii4 #b4 ,i w\ld fa9 live useful & belov$1 t ,i may die desir$ & lam5t$4 ,:at a %ameful ?+ is x :5 ,i g out ( ! _w1 t my acqua9tance %\ld say1 ,he is gone1 b !re is no loss ( him40 8,h my days be5 prolong$ ?us f> t my hopes ( heav5 might be daily increas+1 t my evid5ces ( adoption might gr[ /rong] daily1 & my s\l be m prep>$ = heav53 ,look inw>d !n1 ,o my s\l3 ,ha/ ?\ acquir$ a m div9e & heav5ly temp] ?an 9 ye>s pa/8 ,art ?\ wr\ght up to a great] meetness = ! inh]itance on high8 ,are ?y desires1 ?y appetites1 & all ?y p[]s m fitt$ = ! bus9ess ( heav51 & attemp]$ to ! bless$ness ( ! upp] _w8 ,art ?\ gr[+ fitt] /ill = ! sight ( ,god1 = conv]se ) ,*ri/1 = ! company ( sa9ts & holy angels8 ,h[ are ?y days & mon?s1 & ye>s run out to wa/e1 if ?\ art s mu* ne>] dea?1 & yet art n s mu* rip] = heav58 8,& is x possible t a l5g? ( life %\ld be s improv$1 z t my cr[n ( glory1 & my portion ( happ9ess may be enl>g$ h]eaft]8 ,let my holy ambition awake at su* a h9t z ?is1 & let me aspire to a sup]ior rank among ! bless$1 by employ+ e "p ( life to ! mo/ noble & excell5t purposes = :i* life is grant$4 ,let me ev] ab\nd 9 ! "w ( ! ,"l1 s9ce ,i am assur$ t no "p ( my lab\rs %all be 9 va9 9 ! ,"l1 or want its prop] recomp5ce4 ,?\gh x is ! blood ( my ,r$eem] t has pur*as$ all ! prizes & cr[ns 9 heav52 yet if ,i am a swift runn] 9 ! *ri/ian race1 & ! race itself be long1 ,i am fitt$ to receive ! fair] prize3 ,& if ,i am an active & victori\s soldi] 9 ! army ( ,*ri/1 & h s]v$ fai?fully ?r\gh a t$i\s w>1 ,i may h reason to hope = a bright] cr[n4 ,we may humbly wait = a rew>d 9 proportion to ! "w1 accord+ to ! enc\ragem5ts ( ! bible1 :ile we /ill ackn[l$ge t x is free & sov]eign grace bo? enables u to hold out work+1 & be/[s ! ri* rew>d40 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xxxix4 ,! ,"r ,improvem5t ( ,life4 ,& is ?is life prolong'd to me8 ,are days & seasons giv58 ,%all ,i n !n prep>e to be ,a fitt] heir = heav58 ,i'll nev] let ^! mom5ts pass1 ,^! gold5 h\rs be gone2 ,"l1 ,i accept ?y (f]'d grace1 ,i b[ be=e ?y ?rone4 ,n[ cleanse my s\l f ev'ry s91 ,by my ,r$eem]'s blood2 ,n[ let my fle% & he>t beg9 ,! hon\rs ( my ,god4 ,let me no m my s\l defile ,) s9's deceitful toys2 ,let *e>ful hope encreas+ /ill1 ,approa* to heav5ly joys4 ,my ?ankful lips %all l\d proclaim ,! wond]s ( ?y praise1 ,& spread ! sav\r ( ?y "n1 ,:]e e'er ,i sp5d my days4 ,on e>? let my example %9e2 ,& :5 ,i leave ?is /ate1 ,may heav5 receive ?is s\l ( m9e ,to bliss div9ely great4 ,footnote #dj3 ,treatise on ,dea? & ,heav51 disc\rse ,,ii4 sect4 #b4 ,,s]mon ,,xl4 ,! ,privilege ( ! ,liv+ above ! ,dead4 #a ,,cor4 iii4 #bb4----,:e!r life or dea?1----all are y\rs4 ,:5 ^! words 7 expla9$1 ?is doctr9e 0 drawn f ! fir/ "p ( !m1 viz4 8,:5 life is giv5 or cont9u$ to ! sa9ts1 x is = _! advantage40 ,! fir/ ?+ propos$1 9 our m$itations ( ?is tru?1 0 to make x appe> by a v>iety ( in/ances1 t life is design$ = ! b5efit ( *ri/ians4 ,i proce$ n[ to ! ,second1 viz4 to amplify & confirm ?is doctr9e yet fur!r by repres5t+ :at v>i\s graces may be ex]cis$ on e>?1 :i* c h no place 9 heav52 & to discov] 9 :at respects1 a liv+ *ri/ian may be said to h "s advantage ov] ! sa9ts t are dead4 #a4 ,! fir/ grace ,i %all m5tion1 :i* belongs only to ?is life1 is1 fai? ( ?+s unse51 :e!r pres5t or future2 = 9 heav5 ?is sort ( fai? is end$ & lo/2 x vani%es into sight2 #a ,cor4 v4 #g4 ,"h 9 ?is _w we walk by fai?1 & n by sight2 b 9 ! _w above1 we %all live by sight1 & n by fai?4 ,bless$ are ^? s\ls on e>?1 :o h n se51 & yet h believ$2 ,john xx4 #bi4 ,h]eby ! liv+ *ri/ian do? mu* hon\r to ,god1 & (f]s him a rev5ue ( su* glory1 z c nev] be (f]$ to him among all ! sa9ts & angels on high4 ,to believe t !re is a ,god :o made all ?+s1 among a _w ( a!i/s1 t d5y him t made !m2 to c>ry x t[>d an unse5 ,god ) a solemn awe ( 8 maje/y1 & deep rev]5ce & submission to 8 w1 9 ! mid/ ( ?\ghtless s9n]s :o d]ide religion1 & live )\t ,god 9 ! _w2 to believe t ! bible is ! ^w ( ,god1 not)/&+ all ! difficulties conta9$ 9 x1 & all ! bold & subtle cavils t infidels h rais$ aga9/ x1 to make ?is ^w ! gr\nd ( our religion1 ! rule ( our practice1 & ! f\ndation ( our hopes1 9 ! mid/ ( an age ( dei/s & hea!ns1 t laugh at our bible & our belief toge!r3 ,^! are noble in/ances ( a militant fai? 9 a _w ( infidelity4 ,to believe t ,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 :o 0 hang$ ^u a tree )\t ,j]usalem1 & di$ !re1 is ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god1 ! ,mak] & ! ,savi\r ( ! _w1 to believe t he n[ lives & gov]ns all ?+s at ! "r-h& ( 8 ,fa!r1 & to tru/ 9 him :o di$ ^u ! cross to give u a cr[n ( et]nal life2 ^! are su* ex]cises ( ! grace ( fai?1 z h no place 9 ! _w ( sight1 :]e e sa9t beholds him face to face3 ,su* acts z ^!1 are only suit$ to our pres5t /ate ( abs5ce f ! ,"l1 & yet !y are highly hon\rable to ,god & our ,r$eem]1 :om hav+ n se5 we love1 & 9 :om1 ?\gh n[ we see him n1 yet believ+1 we rejoice ) joy unspeakable3--#b ,pet4 i4 #h4 ,to believe t !re is a heav5 ( glory f> above ! cl\ds1 :]e our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ has dwelt 9 8 human nature almo/ two ?\s& ye>s1 & :]e t5 ?\s&s ( 8 bless$ sa9ts & angels are = ev] enjoy+ div9e consolations2 to ma9ta9 a firm belief t !re is a rew>d = ! righte\s laid up on high1 :ile !y are "h trodd5 to ! du/2 to believe !re is a hell1 an unse5 _w ( mis]y & torture1 :]e damn$ spirits are puni%$ = _! rebellion aga9/ ! great ,god1 & %all = ev] suff] ! weight ( 8 indignation2 & to walk ?r\gh ?is _w ) a holy neglig5ce & contempt ( x "u ! influ5ce ( ^! future invisibles1 ^! et]nal joys & et]nal sorr[s3 ,?is is a fai? t gives mu* glory to ,god1 :ile we live1 & speak1 & act1 :ile we suff] & endure1 z see+ him :o is invisible1 & firmly believ+ all ! joys & t]rors ( ano!r _w1 :i* are hidd5 f u by ! veil ( fle% & blood4 ,?is 0 ! fai? ( ! anci5t patri>*s1 ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob2 ?is 0 ! fai? ( ,noah & ,moses1 & _m o!r h]oes1 ^: names %9e ) hon\r 9 ,/4 ,paul's epi/le to ! ,hebrews2 & great & bless$ ,god receiv$ daily hon\rs f ?is _! fai?4 ,9 heav5 all ^! invisibles are se51 all ^! futurities become pres5t1 & !y are no long] matt]s ( fai?4 ,o t ?is fai? might ov]spread ! e>?1 z sight is f\nd all ov] heav56 ,,ii4 ,hope & expectation ( future bless+s1 ei!r "h or h]eaft]1 "u all pres5t d>knesses & disc\ragem5ts1 is ano!r grace :i* may be ex]cis$ by ! liv+ sa9ts2 b among ! sa9ts t are dead !re is no room nor place = x2 = 9 heav5 our hope is turn$ into enjoym5t2 hope t is se5 or enjoy$1 is n hope2 :at a man see?1 :y do? he yet hope =8 ,b if we hope = t :i* we see n1 !n d we ) pati5ce wait = x1 ,rom4 viii4 #bd4 ,& ?is pati5t & *e>ful expectation "u disc\rag+ difficulties1 is a glori\s homage paid to ,god1 su* z ! sa9ts 9 heav5 _c pay him4 ,! liv+ *ri/ian kn[s n :at hon\r he br+s to 8 ,god1 :5 8 hope = promis$ m]cies be>s itself up1 :ile !re are no appe>+ prospects to ! eye ( s5se1 & 9 opposition to a ?\s& ris+ dang]s2 :5 he c live ^u ! nak$ promise1 & be assur$ ( ! full p]=mance1 m]ely because 8 ,god ha? spok5 x4 ,!n we give hon\r to ,god1 su* z ! s\ls 9 heav5 _c give him1 :5 "u ! r5ew$ ex]cise ( fai? & rep5tance we ma9ta9 a humble hope ( ! p>don ( s9 ?r\gh ! promises ( 8 gospel1 ev5 ?\gh our iniquities h be5 exce$+ great1 & ?\gh s9 is e day work+ & /riv+ aga9/ our be/ purposes1 & too (t5 br++ u "u fre% guilt4 ,!n we glorify our bless$ ,r$eem] s z ! sa9ts 9 heav5 _c glorify him1 :5 we feel our consci5ces burd5$ ) s91 & yet ma9ta9 fai? & hope ( acceptance ) a great & holy ,god1 ?r\gh ! dea?1 righte\sness1 & int]cession ( a p]son :om we nev] saw4 ,?is is an illu/ri\s hon\r done to ! "n1 & sacrifice1 & m$iation ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,!n we give glory to ! bless$ ,_s our enlight5]1 & our sanctifi]1 :5 9 ! mid/ ( our own errors & d>knesses1 & 9 ! mid/ ( difficulties & cavils rais$ by m51 we tru/ 9 8 promis$ guidance into all necess>y tru?2 :5 we walk on 9 ! mid/ ( temptations wait+ & hop+ = fre% sanctify+ influ5ces1 :ile we feel & groan ov] ! deceitfulness & ! weakness ( our own he>ts1 t are too ready to />t aside f ,god l a brok5 b[4 ,!n we hon\r ,god & 8 gospel inde$1 :5 we hope = our own f9al salvation ?r\gh ! blood ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 hav+ fl$ = refuge to ! hope t is set be=e u1 ?\gh by ! wiles ( ! devil1 we h be5 "u /rong temptations to despair1 & sometimes h seem$ to be =sak5 ( ,god1 z ,*ri/ ,jesus 0 :5 hang+ on ! cross3 ,x 0 !n t he glorifi$ 8 ,fa!r & 8 ,god1 by ! con/ancy & c\rage ( 8 hope1 9 su* a mann] z he 0 nev] capable ( do+ aft] t great & dreadful day2 & h]e9 8 poor tempt$ foll[]s h be5 noble imitators ( _! ,savi\r & _! ,"l1 & h held fa/ _! confid5ce 9 div9e m]cy 9 ! mid/ ( sore temptations1 & giv5 great glory to _! ,god & ,fa!r4 ,nor is ?is hope a va9 presum+ confid5ce1 or a bold fit ( en?usiasm1 = x evid5ces its own heav5ly & div9e orig9al1 by keep+ ! s\l pure1 & holy1 & humble1 9 ! mid/ ( all ?is d>kness1 & ?is disconsolate /ate3 ,he t has ?is hope w purify himself1 ev5 z ,*ri/ is pure2 #a ,john iii4 #c4 ,a presum+ hope t c>ries no spr+ ( hol9ess 9 x1 c nei!r hon\r ,god nor pr(it m54 ,b !re are o!r occasions also 9 ?is life1 = ! ex]cise ( ! grace ( hope1 viz4 amid/ huge & ?reat5+ difficulties1 t relate to ! public int]e/s ( religion4 ,:5 ! feeble & d\bt+ *ri/ian sees ! affairs ( ! *ur* ( ,*ri/ s9k+ daily1 he is almo/ ready to s9k & die too1 & to despair = ,zion2 & x is ! language ( 8 unbelief1 by :om %all ,jacob arise1 = he is small8 ,b ! /rong] *ri/ian1 :o kn[s h[ to live ^u a promise1 c reply1 t ! ,god ( ,jacob is almighty1 ! k+ ( ,israel is ! true ,god & ev]la/+ k+1 & ! int]e/ ( ! *ur* %all rise aga91 ev5 ?\gh x 7 dr[n+2 = n all ! floods on e>?1 nor ev5 ! gates ( hell %all prevail aga9/ ! *ur* t is built ^u ,jesus ! rock ( ages3 ,& ,jesus himself receives 8 special tribute ( glory f 8 sa9ts on e>?1 :ile !y triumph 9 ?is hope4 ,!re are also "s seasons :]e9 a liv+ sa9t hon\rs ,god 9 ?is _w1 by ma9ta9+ 8 hope 9 ! mid/ ( v>i\s trials t att5d him 9 8 private affairs1 & especially :5 pov]ty & di/ress ov]take him l an arm$ man1 & he ha? no o!r help nor hope left1 b 9 "s graci\s words ( promise1 & "s unkn[n appe>ances ( provid5ce 9 8 behalf4 ,bless$ are ! poor :o c live by fai?6 ,a *ri/ian hon\rs ,god also greatly 9 ! days ( sickness1 & ! h\r ( dea?1 :5 he feels nature s9k+1 & fle% dissolv+2 yet he c look ^u 8 )]+ limbs )\t dismay1 9 ! hope ( ! resurrection1 & speak 9 ! language ( holy ,job1 8,?\gh aft] my sk9 worms dev\r ?is body1 yet 9 my fle% %all ,i see ,god20 ,job xix4 #bf4 ,i grant t ! sa9ts :o are 9 heav51 ! spirits ( ! j made p]fect1 wait also1 & hope = ! resurrection ( ! body1 & all ! promis$ bless+s ( t day2 b !y h a bright & sure prospect ( x by ! light ( glory1 9 :i* !y read all ! promises2 & !y h a pl$ge & patt]n ( x 9 ! body ( ,jesus ,*ri/ rais$ f ! dead1 & glorifi$ 9 ! mid/ ( !m4 ,_! hope lies "u no d>kness1 no disc\ragem5t4 ,! sa9ts on e>? !re=e1 9 ! ex]cise ( ?is _! hope1 give a great] glory to ,god ?an ^? 9 heav52 = x /ruggles ) mighty difficulties1 & ov]comes !m all4 ,x is su* a hope z ,abraham built on ! m]e promise ( ,god1 t he %\ld h a son :5 he 0 a hundr$ ye>s old1 & 8 wife ,s>ah 0 n9ety4 8,he hop$ 9 ,god :o quick5$ ! dead1 & call$ ^? ?+s :i* be n z ?\gh !y 72 :o aga9/ hope believ$ 9 hope1 t he might become ! ,fa!r ( _m nations1 accord+ to t :i* 0 spok52 s %all ?y se$ be4 ,he /agg]$ n at ! promise ( ,god ?r\gh unbelief1 b 0 /rong 9 fai?1 giv+ glory to ,god20 ,rom4 iv4 #ag1 #ah-bj4 ,,iii4 ,lib]ality & compassion to ! poor is ano!r ex]cise ( grace1 = :i* ?is life only gives opportunity4 ,! objects ( our b\nty on e>? are bo? sa9ts & s9n]s2 = we are *>g$ to imitate our heav5ly ,fa!r1 :o comm&s 8 sun to rise on ! evil & ! good1 & 8 ra9 to fall & refre% ! j & ! unju/2 ,mat4 v4 #de4 ,b 9 ! _w to come1 ! sa9ts are rais$ f> above ! want ( our compassion1 & condemn$ s9n]s 9 _! long ev]la/+ mis]y are =bid all refre%m5t4 ,x is 9 ?is life only1 t we c %ew our love to ,*ri/ himself1 by refre%+ ! b[els ( 8 sa9ts4 ,x is "h t we may treasure up matt] = div9e approbation & solemn applause1 9 ! great judgm5t-day1 :5 ! alms t h be5 giv5 9 a private corn]1 :]e ! left-h& has n kn[n :at ! "r-h& did1 %all be publi%$ ) hon\r be=e t innum]able assembly4 8,i rememb]10 says our bless$ ,"l1 8,i well rememb]1 :5 9 yond] _w ye f$ my hungry sa9ts1 !n ye f$ & n\ri%$ me2 :5 ye gave dr9k to !m1 ye gave dr9k to me1 & reliev$ my ?ir/2 :5 ye be/[$ g>m5ts on !m1 x 0 ,i t 0 nak$1 & ye clo!d & cov]$ me2 & :5 ye visit$ !m 9 sickness or 9 prison1 ,i 0 ! prison]1 ,i 0 sick1 & ,i take x z k9dly z ?\gh ye _h visit$ & com=t$ me40 ,a/oni%+ condesc5sion ( ! ,son ( ,god6 ,surpriz+ hon\r put on ! lib]al *ri/ian6 ,b "h is ! only place = acquir+ ^! hon\rs1 ?\gh !y are publi%$ h]eaft]4 ,!re is no poor *ri/ian to be suppli$ 9 heav5 out ( ! /ores ( y\r b\nty1 no nak$ sa9ts to be clo!d !re4 ,all ! regions ( heav5 _c af=d any su* object ( y\r compassion & love4 ,_m a sa9t on e>? is hungry1 & ?ir/y1 & nak$1 & expos$ to sore h>d%ips & necessities1 b necessities & h>d%ips are unkn[n 9 heav54 ,_m a wid[1 & orphan1 & poor de/itute *ri/ian1 lies sick & groan+ z x 7 at ! gates ( glory3 ,let u seize ! opportunity to fe$1 to support1 & to com=t !m2 = !re is no de/itute creature1 no sick1 or poor1 no ne$y wid[ or orphan1 )9 ! gates4 ,life is giv5 to "s p]sons = ?is v end6 ,good ,dorcas 0 ev5 rais$ f ! dead1 & _h h] life l5g!n$ out to make m coats & g>m5ts = ! poor4 ,m9i/]+ to ! sa9ts is a delightful lab\r1 & a bus9ess wor? liv+ =4 ,9 ?is _w ! ri* *ri/ian has ! hon\r ( be+ a /ew>d = ,god to fe$ 8 *ildr52 b 9 ! _w above1 !re are no e>?ly treasures to receive su* a sort ( consecration z ?is is1 no alms to be (f]$ up z an acceptable sacrifice to ,god ! ,fa!r1 or to 8 ,son ,jesus4 ,see !n t ye practise ?is virtue z (t5 z provid5ce gives a prop] occasion1 & ?us consecrate y\r sub/ance to ! ,"l ( ! :ole e>?4 ,l5d a little to ! ,"l 9 ?is mann]1 & x %all be paid ) l>ge int]e/3 8,he t ha? pity on ! poor l5de? to ! ,"l1 & he w repay him20 ,prov4 xix4 #ag4 ,p]haps ano!r week1 or ano!r day %all divide y f all y\r e>?ly ri*es2 no m ( !m c be laid out = ,god3 ,p]haps dea? may s5d y into ! invisible _w1 & ye %all h no m objects ( y\r pity = ev]2 :atsoev] ?y h& !n f9ds !e to d1 d x ) all ?y might2 ,eccl4 ix4 #aj4 ,y t are ri* 9 ?is _w1 be ri* 9 good works1 ready to di/ribute1 will+ to communicate1 lay+ up 9 /ore a good f\ndation aga9/ ! "t to come1 t ye may lay hold on et]nal life2 #a ,tim4 vi4 #ah1 #ai4 ,& rememb] t he t s[s sp>+ly1 %all reap sp>+ly2 b he t s[e? b\ntifully 9 8 di/ributions to ! poor1 = ! sake ( ,*ri/1 %all also reap b\ntifully ( ! ri*es ( glory1 9 ! great day ( rew>d2 #b ,cor4 ix4 #f4 ,,iv4 ,ano!r grace :i* only ! liv+ c ex]cise1 is1 *>ity to our fell[-creatures "u _! mi/akes1 or infirmities1 & a *>itable & lov+ frame ( _s to our fell[-*ri/ians :o diff] f u ei!r 9 pr9ciple or practice4 ,infirmities & mi/akes belong only to ! pres5t /ate3 ,?is life is ! only "t :5 a fell[-sa9t c be ov]tak5 9 a fault1 & :5 we are capable ( re/or+ su* a "o 9 ! _s ( meekness4 ,x is "h only t ! propos$ motive has any room or place2 consid] ?yself le/ ?\ also be tempt$2 ,gal4 vi4 #a4 ,& ?\gh we are b\nd to ma9ta9 an ev]la/+ av]sion to e s91 yet we %\ld imitate & hon\r ! =giv+ m]cy ( our ,god1 by speak+ peace & consolation to a return+ s9n]4 ,be n too sev]e 9 y\r c5sures1 y :o h be5 kept f temptation1 b pity o!rs :o are fall51 & m\rn ov] _! fall4 ,d n ?9k or say ! wor/ ?+s y c ( ^? :o h be5 tak5 9 ! sn>e ( ,satan1 & be5 betray$ into "s gross] iniquities4 ,:5 y see !m griev$ & a%am$ ( _! own follies1 & b[$ d[n "u mu* heav9ess1 take occasion !n to speak a s(t5+ & a heal+ ^w4 ,speak = !m k9dly1 & speak to !m t5d]ly4 8,h compassion ( !m1 le/ !y be swall[$ up ( ov] mu* sorr[20 #b ,cor4 ii4 #g4 ,& rememb] too1 ,o c5sori\s *ri/ian1 t ?\ art also 9 ! body1 x is ri* grace t has kept !e hi!rto1 & ! same ,god1 :o = wise ends has suff]$ ?y bro!r to fall1 may puni% ?y sev]ity & reproa*ful language1 by )hold+ 8 grace f !e 9 ! next h\r ( temptation3 & !n ?y own fall & guilt %all upbraid !e ) inw>d & bitt] reflections1 = ?y %>p c5sures ( ?y weak & tempt$ bro!r4 ,?is life is ! only "t :]e9 we c pity ! infirmities ( our bre?r5 & be> _! burd5s4 ,?is law ( ,*ri/ mu/ be fulfill$ 9 ?is _w1 = !re is no room = x 9 ! next2 :]e=e be> ye "o ano!r's burd5s1 & s fulfil ! law ( ,*ri/2 ,gal4 vi4 #b4 ,?is _w is ! only place :]e diff]5t op9ions & doctr9es are f\nd among/ ! sa9ts2 ,disagree+ =ms ( devotion1 & sects1 & p>ties1 h no place on high3 ,none ( ^! ?+s c int]rupt ! wor%ip or ! peace ( heav54 ,see to x !n1 t y practise ?is grace ( *>ity "h1 & love ?y bro!r1 & receive him into ?y he>t 9 holy fell[%ip1 ?\gh he may be weak 9 fai?1 ?\gh he may obs]ve days & times1 & may fe$ ^u h]bs1 & indulge "s sup]/iti\s follies :ile ?\ art /rong 9 fai?1 & well acqua9t$ ) ! lib]ty ( ! gospel4 ,let n little ?+s provoke y to divide communions on e>?2 b by ?is sort ( *>ity1 & a ca?olic _s1 hon\r ! ,savi\r & 8 *ur* "h 9 ?is _w2 = s9ce !re are no p>ties1 nor sects1 nor contr>y s5tim5ts among ! *ur* 9 heav51 ?is *ri/ian virtue c nev] f9d any room = ex]cise !re4 ,?is k9d ( *>ity ends at dea?4 ,v4 ,sympa?y ) m\rn]s1 & pity & relief to ^? t are oppress$ ) _m sorr[s1 is a virtue t belongs only to ! sa9ts on e>?4 ,!re are no sorr[ful *ri/ians 9 heav51 & ! v>i\s me?ods ( com=t1 :i* we practise t[>d our suff]+ bre?r5 "h bel[1 are !re=e impracticable 9 ! upp] _w4 8,! ,god ( all com=t is he :o com=te? u 9 our tribulations1 = ?is reason1 t we may be able to com=t ^? t are oppress$ ) _! heavy afflictions20 #b ,cor4 i4 #d4 8,?is is pure religion & undefil$2 to visit ! fa!rless & ! wid[s 9 _! afflictions1 z well z to keep y\rselves unspott$ f ! _w20 ,james i4 #bg4 ,b x is ! religion ( ! *ur* on e>?1 n ! religion ( heav54 ,g1 !n & visit ?y bro!r 9 di/ress1 visit poor afflict$ & suff]+ *ri/ians3 ,g m5tion ! promises ( div9e grace t belong to !m 9 a suff]+ /ate1 & lead !m to re/ ^u "s happy promise3 ,g tea* !m ! b5efit ( afflictive circum/ances3 ,let ! twelf? *apt] to ! ,hebrews be y\r text1 & raise _m a sweet inf]5ce = ! support ( suff]]s4 ,tell !m ( ! fruits ( hol9ess t gr[ ^u ! bitt] tree ( e>?ly sorr[s2 & t ! wood ( ! cross blossoms ) grace & glory4 ,put !m 9 m9d ( ! examples ( div9e deliv]ance1 :5 !re has be5 no outw>d prospect ( help & hope4 ,lead !m to a m$itation ( ! heav5ly /ate3 ,po9t _! ?\ghts upw>d3 ,direct _! fai? & _! hope ?i!r3 tea* !m to look at ! ?+s t are unse5 & et]nal1 t !y may be able 9 ! language ( fai? to say1 8,^! light afflictions :i* are b = a mom5t1 are work+ = u an et]nal weight ( glory20 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ag4 ,!re are no sorr[s among ! inhabitants ( heav51 no suff]+s !re1 no pa91 no compla9t2 nor is !re any ne$ ( y\r consolations3 ,?is is a "w y _c d 9 p>adise1 b ,god delights to see 8 *ildr5 "h com=t "o ano!r 9 _! travels ?r\gh ?is valley ( te>s1 ?is tiresome wild]ness2 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #ah4 ,!n let u give our fell[-*ri/ians _! due ( consolation1 & (f] to our ,god ! sacrifice ( 8 delight4 ,,vi4 ,=be>ance & =giv5ess ( real or suppos$ injuries1 is a grace to be practis$ only by ! liv+ *ri/ian4--,*ri/ ,jesus our ,"l dem&s x1 & lays a b> ^u y\r hopes ( ! =giv5ess ( ,god1 if ye refuse x to y\r fell[-creatures2 ,mat4 vi4 #ad1 #ae4 ,& ! great apo/le entreats y to practise x4 ,put on !re=e1 z ! elect ( ,god1 holy & belov$1 b[els ( m]cies1 k9dness1 humbl5ess ( m9d1 meekness1 long-suff]+2 =be>+ "o ano!r1 & =giv+ "o ano!r1 if any man ha? a qu>rel aga9/ any3 ,ev5 z ,*ri/ =gave y1 s also d ye2 ,col4 iii4 #ab1 #ac4 ,*>ity1 or love1 z x %\ld be translat$1 suff]s long1 be>e? all ?+s1 & hope? all ?+s2 & ?\gh consid]$ 9 ! g5]al notion ( love to ! sa9ts1 x lives = ev] 9 heav52 yet ^! special ex]cises ( x belong to ?is _w4 ,*>ity or love is n easily provok$1 x ?9ke? no evil1 gives e ?+ ! be/ turn t x w be>1 & puts ! be/ s5se ^u all ?+s t are spok54 ,o t e liv+ *ri/ian might adorn 8 pr(ession ) ! ex]cise ( ?is virtue2 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #d-h4 ,meekness is a grace :i* has no place 9 ! upp] _w1 9 ?is respect1 t x has no trials !re4 ,glorify ,god y\r ,savi\r !re=e 9 ! days ( y\r trial "h bel[1 & be ye meek & l[ly z he 02 be ye sl[ to ang]1 & swift to =give1 z ,god y\r ,fa!r is4 ,:5 y he> a ^w ( (f5ce or reproa* spok51 & feel ! ris+ f]m5t ( ! blood1 wat* aga9/ x1 subdue x3 ,?is is ! h\r ( battle1 see t ye come (f conqu]ors4 ,:5 !re is a ^w ( bitt]ness ^u y\r tongue1 /ifle x1 & keep sil5ce1 subdue ! temptation1 & prev5t t s92 give glory to ,god 9 ?is mann]1 :i* ! sa9ts 9 heav5 _c d4 8,de>ly belov$1 av5ge n y\rselves1 b r give place unto wra?3 ,be n ov]come ) evil2 b ov]come evil ) good20 ,rom4 xii4 #ai-ba4 ,love is a virtue t fl\ri%es 9 heav51 x gr[s high1 x spreads wide1 & x %9es bright 9 ! upp] _w4 ,love is a grace t out-lives fai? & hope1 & endures = ev]4 ,!re is no su* union ( he>ts1 no su* sacr$ bonds ( affection1 z are f\nd among ! sa9ts on high4 ,heav5 is ! v elem5t & region ( love2 b x is all love to ,god1 love to ,*ri/1 & to our fell[-sa9ts3 ,= love to enemies is n kn[n 9 t c\ntry1 because !re is no enemy !re4 ,to love !m t hate u1 to bless !m t curse u2 to pity1 & =give1 & pray = ^? t injure u2 ^! are n only noble s+ul>ities ( ! *ri/ian religion1 :i* are n kn[n among/ all ! catalogues ( hea!n virtues1 b nei!r are !y practis$ 9 ! heav5ly _w4 ,z glori\s & sublime z !y are1 yet !y are nev] f\nd among ! spirits ( ! j made p]fect3 ,^? holy s\ls1 are all f> above ! rea* ( malice1 hatr$1 & enmity2 !re are no objects !re = !m to ex]cise ^! div9e virtues ^u4 ,love to enemies !re=e dwells only among/ ! liv+ sa9ts3 ,to =give injuries1 is ! glory t is peculi> to *ri/ians 9 ?is mortal /ate1 & our bless$ ,savi\r has a mo/ peculi> rev5ue ( hon\r f x4 ,b besides ! hon\r t ,*ri/ & 8 gospel receive f su* a k9d & *>itable conduct1 !re is a pleasure 9 ?is victory ov] res5tm5t1 t f> exce$s ! pleasure ( rev5ge :i* is ! delight ( ! wick$3 ,& x is a pleasure also1 :i* ! sa9ts above _c p>take (2 = !re are no (f5ces1 no injuries1 no provocations !re3 ,?is life alone is ! "t to =give1 & to be =giv54 ,n[ :o is !re among u1 t w\ld n seize ! opportunity ( e injury & (f5ce to practise a glori\s duty1 & enjoy a pleasure :i* ! bless$ 9 heav5 _c ta/e8 ,,vii4 ,self-d5ial & mortification ( s91 belongs also to ?is life alone4 ,x is ! fir/ lesson 9 ! s*ool ( ,*ri/1 to d5y ourselves daily1 if we w be 8 disciples2 ,luke ix4 #bc4 b x is ! lesson ( ! s*ool & n ( ! palace2 a lesson = e>? & n = heav52 = 9 ! _w above1 our duty is all delight1 & !re is no ne$ ( contradict+ our own pleasure1 or our int]e/1 9 ord] to please or s]ve our ,god1 or our bro!r4 ,9 ^? holy regions e "p ( our "w is cong5ial to our sanctifi$ natures1 & ) resi/less appetite & incl9ation we %all pursue all ! duties t belong to t happy /ate4 ,nor are !re any s9s to be mortifi$ !re3 ,! body ( dea? is buri$ ) ! body ( fle% 9 ! grave1 & e>? is ! place :]e ! memb]s ( x mu/ be put to dea?4 ,mortify y\r memb]s :i* are ^u ! e>?1 =nication1 uncleanness1 inord9ate affection1 evil concupisc5ce1 & covet\sness1 :i* is idolatry2 ,col4 iii4 #e4 ,let u be daily engag$ 9 ! zeal\s practice ( ?is duty1 & subdue all ! unruly appetites t make an assault ^u our virtue1 t defile our consci5ce1 & subdue our peace4 ,n[1 n[ is ! "t to set ourselves at "w to fight aga9/ our vici\s incl9ations & our irregul> desires3 ,n[ let u multiply our victories ov] s9 & self4 ,e>? is ! field ( battle ) s93 ,9 heav5 our desires %all all be pure & holy1 !re is no s9ful w&]+ appetite1 no p]v]se affection2 no irregul> ?\ght or wi% among/ all ! sa9ts above3 ,!re is no conte/ ) indwell+ corruptions1 no su* conque/s are to be ga9$ 9 all t holy & happy _w4 ,!re are no new hon\rs ( ?is k9d to be giv5 to ,jesus1 ! ,capta9 ( our ,salvation1 nor any new triumphs to be obta9$ ov] s91 to ! glory ( div9e grace4 ,come !n1 let u be/ir ourselves1 & awake to ! battle1 let u bravely resi/ ! work+s ( fle% & blood1 by ! aids ( ! bless$ ,_s2 let u be /rong 9 ! grace t is 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & ma9ta9 ! glori\s w>f>e1 l soldi]s :o fight = ! hon\r ( _! g5]al1 & :o hope = a cr[n ( immortality4 ,if ?is ,s]mon be too long1 x may be divid$ "h4 ,,viii4 ,rep5tance & godly sorr[ = our pa/ (f5ces1 belong only to ?is life4 ,conv]t+ grace works only on e>?2 we are call$ to rep5t 9 ord] to be =giv53 ,rep5t & be conv]t$1 t y\r s9s may be blott$ out2 ,acts iii4 #ai4 ,& ! ex]cise ( ?is grace is n only necess>y at fir/ conv]sion1 7?\gh x mo/ em95tly appe>s at t season7 b x mu/ run l a ?read ?r\gh ! :ole c\rse ( ?is mortal life1 till dea? %all put an utt] end to s94 ,let e kn[n s9 !re=e :i* we are guilty ( be att5d$ ) "s new & s5sible ex]cise ( %ame1 & sorr[1 & holy indignation aga9/ ourselves4 ,let u live 9 a daily1 con/ant1 p5it5t frame1 = we are daily s9n]s4 ,?is pa9ful s5se ( s91 ?is holy m\rn+1 is an hon\r done to ! law ( our ,god4 ,x is ! liv+1 ! liv+ :o are call$ to ?is "w2 = !re is no rep5tance 9 ! grave3 ,%ew y\r hatr$ ( s9 !re=e cont9ually1 & y\r s9c]e love to ! law ( hol9ess by su* an humiliation z becomes an imp]fect sa9t4 ,y w ask me1 8,d no sa9ts 9 heav5 rep5t t !y h ev] s9n$ "h on e>?80 ,i answ]1 t :atsoev] regret !y feel 9 ! memory ( _! pa/ transgressions1 x is n att5d$ ) su* s5sible %ame & inw>d pa9 at ! he>t1 z are necess>y to t duty ( rep5tance t is requir$ "h on e>?2 = !re is no?+ mu/ break 9 ^u _! p]fect peace or joy 9 heav54 ,z ,god is said n to rememb] _! iniquities1 because he does n rememb] !m 9 ord] to puni%1 s ! sa9ts above are n said to rep5t ( s91 because !y h no su* %ame & grief accompany+ x z :il/ !y dwelt ^u e>?1 & :i* are "s ( ! mo/ rem>kable +r$i5ts 9 our rep5tance4 ,b we may suppose !re is among !m "s sort ( holy self-displic5cy1 & some?+ ( a sacr$ regret1 t ev] !y (f5d$ su* a ,god1 & su* a ,savi\r8 ,!re w be surely an inw>d & he>ty disapprobation ( _! =m] s9ful ways :5ev] !y ?9k ^u !m3 ,&1 inde$1 )\t "s reflection on _! =m] guilt & mis]y1 !y c nev] give due glory to ,*ri/ _! ,r$eem]1 :o rescu$ !m f _! sorr[s & _! s9s4 ,b all ! pa9ful & %ameful att5dants ( ?is grace ( rep5tance mu/ be bani%$ f heav51 because x is a /ate ( p]fect joy & peace4 ,,ix4 ,pati5ce & submission to ! w ( ,god "u all mann] ( pa9ful provid5ces1 gives glory to ,god "h on e>?1 su* z ! sa9ts 9 heav5 _c give him4 ,we are taught inde$ to say1 ,"l1 ?y w be done on e>?1 z x is 9 heav53 ,b x is ! preceptive w ( ,god1 or ! w ( 8 comm&s1 :i* is "h signifi$1 n 8 provid5tial w1 :]eby he puni%es2 = !re is no affliction 9 heav51 & !re=e !re is no su* sort ( submission1 no ex]cise ( pati5ce !re3 ,!y obey ! w ( 8 comm&s 9 p]fection !re1 & ,god himself has no w t !y %\ld suff]1 or endure sorr[4 ,%ew !n1 ,o believ]s1 y\r submission to ! w ( ,god1 "h1 z de> & ob$i5t *ildr51 :5 y\r heav5ly ,fa!r sees x ne$ful to *a/5 y2 ,heb4 xii4 #f-aa4 ,if ye endure *a/5+1 ,god deale? ) y z ) sons2 = :at son is he :om ! ,fa!r *a/5e? n8 ,give him rev]5ce !re=e :5 he corrects y1 & be ye 9 subjection to ! ,fa!r ( spirits & live4 ,x is only *ildr5 "u age t _! e>?ly fa!rs sc\rge & *a/ise2 su* are *ri/ians 9 ?is _w1 ! sons ( ,god 9 _! infant /ate3 b :5 ! *ildr5 are gr[n up to manly age1 !y h no m *a/isem5t2 su* are ! sa9ts 9 heav51 :o are gr[n to ! fulness ( ! measure ( t /ature :i* ,god designs = !m 9 ,*ri/4 ,?is life !re=e is ! only "t :5 y c hon\r ! sov]eignty & ! wisdom ( ,god y\r ,fa!r1 :5 he sees fit to take 8 rod 9 h&1 & to in/ruct y 9 righte\sness4 ,x4 ,a sacr$ compassion = p]i%+ s9n]s1 & long+ desire & lab\r = ! conv]sion ( s\ls1 is a bus9ess t belongs to ?is life only4 ,:5 we are pa/ ! l9e ( "t1 & ent]$ into et]nity1 we c add no new subjects to ! k+dom ( our ,"l3 ,?is is a s]vice t c be p]=m$ no :]e b 9 ! pres5t /ate3 ,x is ! liv+1 & !y alone t h ?is "w intru/$ ) !m4 ,:5 ! lips are clos$ 9 ! grave !y _c speak = ,god1 nor exhort s9n]s to be sav$4 ,let m9i/]s call up all _! p[]s !n to ! bless$ "w ( ! gospel4 ,let !m /ir up all _! gifts1 & employ !m all = ! welf>e ( immortal s\ls4 ,:at is ! furniture ( human le>n+8 ,:at are _! tal5ts ( oratory1 _! fl[+ language1 & _! art ( p]suasion8 ,:at is _! vivacity ( _s1 _! sweetness ( voice1 _! p5etrat+ =ce ( elocution8 ,:at are all ^! b weapons ( w>f>e to fight aga9/ ! k+dom ( ,satan among m51 & in/rum5ts to build up ! *ur* ( ,god on e>?8 ,:at are !y all b consecrat$ gifts to w9 s\ls to ,*ri/ out ( ! k+dom ( ?is _w8 ,!y are giv5 only = s]vice 9 ! pres5t life4 ,let u use !m !n ) our utmo/ skill = ^! holy purposes3 ,=1 ,:e!r !re be tongues !y %all cease3 ,:e!r !re be k & human le>n+1 t %all vani% away8 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #h1 #i4 ,^! poor imp]fect tal5ts are n made = heav54 ,let our zeal !re=e employ !m to ! utmo/ on e>?4 ,o let u be in/ant 9 season & out ( season1 & proclaim ! t]rors ( ! law to awak5 ! /upid & imp5it5t1 to make !m fly f ! wra? to come4 ,let u publi% ! glad tid+s ( ! gospel1 & by all ! me?ods ( compassion & t5d]ness1 let u besee* & intreat s9n]s to be reconcil$ to ,god4 ,let u set ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/ be=e !m1 ! all suffici5cy ( 8 righte\sness1 & ! p[] ( 8 grace2 & /udy & contrive h[ we may address _! consci5ces 9 ! mo/ successful mann]1 till we h won _! he>ts ov] to ,*ri/ & salvation4 ,& let ?is n only be ! lab\r ( ! sanctu>y1 & ! "w ( our public (fices 9 ! *ur*1 b let ! h\ses :]e we dwell1 & ! families :]e we visit1 be witnesses = u 9 ! great day1 t we h in/ruct$ & w>n$ ! s\ls ( m51 t we h c>ri$ on ! bus9ess ( ! pulpit 9 ! p>l\r1 & h spread ! sav\r ( ! k ( ,*ri/ ?r\gh all our conv]sation4 ,let p>5ts t are solicit\s = ! et]nal welf>e ( _! (fspr+1 & love _! sons & daught]s z _! own s\ls1 let !m seize ! pres5t opportunity = ?is sort ( "w4 ,let !m make use ( all ! language ( g5tle au?ority1 & ( con/ra9+ love1 to w9 ! he>ts ( _! *ildr5 to ,god1 to p]suade !m to accept ( ! grace ( ,*ri/1 & snat* !m z br&s out ( ! burn+4 ,let fri5ds & de>e/ relatives1 let ma/]s & rul]s ( families1 lay hold on e j occasion to speak ( ! ?+s ( ,god to ^? t are ne> !m4--,life is ! only "t to express our zeal = ,god1 & love to s\ls1 9 su* a mann] z ?is4 ,:5 we pray1 ,?y k+dom come1 we %\ld awak5 our endeav\rs to ga9 "s new subjects to ,*ri/4 ,come1 let u all engage our own consci5ces 9 ?is sacr$ & compassionate "w1 :ile we consid]1 t to-day is ! accept$ "t1 n[ is ! h\r ( salvation4 ,god may put an end to our own lives1 or ! lives ( our fri5ds to-morr[1 & ei!r _! dea? or ours w prev5t ?is sort ( "w = ev]4 ,!n we c speak no m1 or !y c he> u no m3 ,!y w be = ev] out ( ! rea* ( our compassionate desires to save !m4 ,we may s5d our bitt] sighs1 & our fruitless groans1 aft] !m1 :5 !y are gone d[n to d>kness )\t hope2 & we may feel ! inw>d angui% ( a %>p & pa9ful rep5tance1 :ile1 ?r\gh our neglect1 & _! own folly & wick$ness1 !y are curs+ ! day ( _! bir? & cry+ out1 9 full despair1 "u ! torture ( div9e v5geance4 ,,xi4 ,ano!r grace :i* c be ex]cis$ only 9 ?is life1 is holy zeal1 & boldness 9 ! pr(ession ( *ri/ianity1 ) c\rage 9 suff]+ = ,*ri/4 ,^! are virtues t belong only to our mortal /ate2 ^! are made necess>y to ! sa9ts1 by ! opposition t is rais$ aga9/ true religion by ! m5 ( ?is _w4 ,"h 9 ?is _w1 !y t w live godly 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 mu/ suff] p]secution2 #b ,tim4 iii4 #ab4 ,our ,savi\r himself1 9 ! fir/ publication ( 8 own gospel1 endur$ ! contradiction ( s9n]s aga9/ himself2 he seal$ 8 doctr9e ) 8 own blood1 & has giv5 8 foll[]s a glori\s example ( a suff]+ zeal & holy =titude4 ,imitate him :o endur$ ! cross1 & despis$ ! %ame2 ,heb4 xii4 #b1 #c4 ,?is sort ( virtues do? n belong to ! heav5ly /ate2 = !re is no opposition made to tru? & hol9ess3 ,!re are no su* trials ( our zeal & c\rage 9 heav52 c\rage to speak boldly = ,*ri/1 & zeal to give him public glory1 by ma9ta9+ 8 gospel 9 ! face ( t]ror & dea?2 = !re are no infidels1 no s9n]s1 no enemies 9 all ! heav5ly regions4 ,!re are no ?reat5+ tyrants1 no p]secut+ p[]s1 no p5al laws 9 ! upp] _w3 ,no prisons1 no fires1 no gibbets nor axes !re = ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb2 no cruel mock+s nor s mu* z a reproa*ful ^w3 b ! great] our zeal is = ! s]vice ( ,god & our ,savi\r 9 ! heav5ly /ate1 ! great] %all be our hon\r & applause among ! inhabitants ( t c\ntry4 ,endure !n = a season1 ye disciples ( ,*ri/1 gr[ bold 9 ! pr(ession ( 8 "n1 & exult ) holy joy1 t y are c\nt$ wor?y to suff] %ame = 8 sake2 ,acts v4 #da4 ,x is "h on e>? only1 t x is 9 y\r p[] to %ew1 h[ mu* y love y\r ,savi\r m ?an y\r life1 & t y\r love to y\r ,"l is /rong] ?an dea? ) all its t]rors4 ,^u ?is acc\nt %all ,i exhort y to practise :at ! apo/le ,james expresses2 ,james i4 #b4 ,c\nt x all joy1 my bre?r51 :5 ye fall into div]s temptations2 = ! pro( or trial ( y\r fai? %all appe> hon\rable & glori\s :5 ,*ri/ comes2 #a ,pet4 i4 #g4 ,x 0 a frequ5t & sacr$ ambition among ! primitive *ri/ians to cont5d = ! cr[n ( m>tyrdom4 ,?is _w is ! only /age = su* bloody conflicts1 & ?is life is ! only season :]e9 we c obta9 ! addition ( ?is ornam5t to our cr[n ( glory4 ,,xii4 ,may ,i add 9 ! la/ place1 t a calm & *e>ful read9ess = a removal out ( ?is _w1 is an hon\r done to ,*ri/ & 8 gospel "h on e>?1 :i* belongs n to ! heav5ly /ate4 ,dea?1 9 ! c\rse ( nature1 z well z by ! h&s ( viol5ce1 ha? always some?+ awful & =midable 9 x4 ,fle% & blood %r9ks & trembles at ! appe>ance ( a dissolution1 & ,*ri/ delights to see ! grace t he has wr\ght 9 8 sa9ts ga9 ! asc5d5cy ov] fle% & blood1 & conqu] ! t]rors ( dea? & ! grave4 ,he loves to see 8 foll[]s ma9ta9 a s]5e s\l1 & v5ture ^u ! invisible _w ^u ! m]it ( 8 blood1 ) holy =titude & a *e>ful fai?4 ,x is only ! liv+ *ri/ian t c die1 & glorify ,god 8 ,savi\r 9 t great & important h\r4 ,! sa9ts1 :o are arriv$ at heav51 dwell 9 ! temple ( ,god1 & %all g no m out2 ,rev4 iii4 #ab4 ,!y are = ev] possess$ ( life & immortality4 ,!re are no m dea?s or dang]s = !m to enc\nt]1 no m t]rors to engage _! conflict4 ,dea? is ! la/ enemy ( ! sa9ts2 & :5 ! *ri/ian meets x ) sacr$ c\rage1 he gives t hon\r to ! ,capta9 ( 8 ,salvation1 :i* ! sa9ts 9 glory c nev] give1 & :i* he himself c nev] repeat4 ,dy+ ) fai? & =titude is a noble conclusion ( a life ( zeal & s]vice4 ,x is ! v la/ duty on e>?2 :5 t is done1 !n heav5 beg9s4 ,?us ,i h made x evid5t1 9 _m in/ances1 t !re is a ri* v>iety ( virtues & graces to be ex]cis$ 9 ?is life1 :i* h no place aft] dea?1 & ^u ?is acc\nt ! liv+ *ri/ian may be said to h "s advantage beyond ! dead4 ,"h an objection or two w arise t may require an answ]4 ,objection ,i4--,b is n heav5 always repres5t$ z a /ate ( p]fection8 ,is n grace & hol9ess m complete !re ?an ev] !y h be51 or c be 9 ! "t ( our mortal life8 ,& yet h[ c x be a /ate ( great] p]fection1 if s _m graces are want+ !re8 ,answ]4--,^! graces :i* belong to ! liv+ sa9t1 & h no place among ! happy dead1 are b ! v>i\s ex]cises ( a sanctifi$ m9d1 aris+ f "s imp]fections 9 our pres5t /ate4 ,fai? is ow+ to our want ( sight3 ,hope is ow+ to our want ( enjoym5t3 ,pati5ce1 c\rage1 compassion1 =be>ance1 =giv5ess1 rep5tance1 & su* l graces1 are ow+ to ! s9s1 ! sorr[s1 or ! temptations t are f\nd 9 ?is _w only4 ,! follies1 ! mi/akes1 ! infirmities ( ourselves1 or our fell[-*ri/ians1 or ! wick$ness ( ! _w :]e9 we live1 are ! only ?+s t give occasion = ! ex]cise ( su* graces z ,i h n[ m5tion$2 !re=e 9 a p]fect /ate !re is no room = !m4 ,yet e sa9t 9 heav5 has a sanctifi$ nature1 :i* is ! root & spr+ ( all ^! graces1 & !y w\ld appe> 9 glori\s ex]cise aga91 if !re 7 any objects1 or occasions1 or seasons prop] to excite !m4 ,!re=e ! sa9ts above are n defective 9 any virtue or grace1 ?\gh !y h no actual ex]cise ( sev]al ( !m 9 heav54 ,s ,god himself w\ld n be 9 himself less m]ciful if he appe>$ 9 any prov9ce ( 8 dom9ion :]e !re 0 no creature 9 mis]y1 & consequ5tly no prop] object = m]cy4 ,he is a ,god ( inf9ite compassion & =giv5ess /ill1 ?\gh he has no imm$iate new ex]cises ( !m 9 heav51 9 a _w :]e no s9n]s are3 = s9 & mis]y are ! only prop] occasions ( =giv5ess & m]cy4 ,?us ! sa9ts 9 heav5 are p]fect 9 grace & hol9ess1 ev5 ?\gh !re are no prop] objects or occasions1 = ?is hol9ess or ?is grace to manife/ itself 9 su* peculi> in/ances z ,i h be5 describ+ 9 ?is disc\rse4 ,,ii4 ,h[ c x be said1 t a liv+ *ri/ian has any advantage above ! dead8 ,is n heav5 bett] ?an e>?8 ,& ^u t acc\nt1 is n dea? (t5 repres5t$ to u "u mo/ pleas+ col\rs 9 ! gospel1 z x is an escape f ! s9s & sorr[s ( ?is pres5t /ate1 & z x conveys u into ! _w ( bless$ spirits1 :]e !re are inf9ite advantages above any ?+ to be enjoy$ 9 ?is life6 ,answ]4--,?\gh ! liv+ sa9t has "s advantages :i* ! dead _c p>take (1 yet x is v true1 t ! hon\rs1 ! pleasures1 ! joys1 ! p]fections1 & ! advantages ( heav51 :5 summ$ up toge!r1 are f> m & great]1 & are inf9itely pref]able to ^? on e>?2 b !y are n at all ( ! same k9d4 ,:5 we comp>e ! /ate ( grace & ! /ate ( glory toge!r1 we may boldly say1 ! /ate ( glory has va/ly ! pref]5ce2 & ,/4 ,paul himself ?\ght s1 ,phil4 i4 #ba1 #bc4 ,to be dissolv$1 & to be ) ,*ri/1 is f> bett] ?an to dwell 9 ?is s9ful _w4 ,he ass]ts x1 t dea? w\ld be 8 own ga92 yet /ill he all[s !re are "s advantages ( ?is life1 :i* dea? w\ld deprive him (2 =1 says he1 = me to live 9 ! fle%1 w be = ! hon\r ( ,*ri/ 9 8 *ur*es2 & ,i %all h ?is fruit ( my life1 ev5 ! fur!rance ( y\r fai? & joy2 v]ses #bb1 #be4 ,:5 we are enc\rag+ *ri/ians to live above ! fe> ( dea?1 we repres5t to !m all ! glories & felicities ( ! future _w1 :i* are inf9itely sup]ior to all ?+s we c enjoy 9 ?is life4 ,b :ile we cont9ue "h on e>?1 "u ! difficulties & h>d%ips ( ! pres5t /ate1 we h ne$ ( pati5ce1 t :5 we h done ! w ( ,god1 we may receive ! promises2 ,heb4 x4 #cf4 ,& we h ne$ ( all ^? peculi> advantages to be set be=e u1 :i* c belong to our /ations "h on e>?1 on purpose to support our pati5ce1 to be> u up "u pres5t burd5s1 & make u active 9 pres5t duties3 ,al?\gh x mu/ be /ill confess$1 t all ^? advantages ( ?is life1 jo9$ ) our pres5t s9s & sorr[s1 are mu* inf]ior to ! actual ta/e & fruition ( ! joys ( heav51 :]e s9 & sorr[ are kn[n no m4 ,?is ?\ght v naturally leads me to ! improvem5t & conclusion ( my disc\rse1 :i* ,i %all w9d up briefly 9 ^! f\r practical inf]5ces3 ,inf]5ce ,i4--,s9ce !re are _m virtues & duties :i* belong only to ?is pres5t life1 8let u lose no opportunity = ! practice ( !m1 = ! next day1 or ! next h\r1 may put x = ev] out ( our p[] to practise !m40 ,et]nity is a long duration inde$1 b x w nev] af=d u "o season = visit+ ! sick1 = fe$+ ! hungry1 or = *>ity & meekness t[>ds ^? :o injure u3 ,et]nity itself w nev] give u "o opportunity = ! pi\s lab\rs ( love t[>d ! conv]sion ( s9ful acqua9tance & relatives4 ,o let u n suff] ?is preci\s lamp ( life to burn 9 va91 or weeks1 & days1 & h\rs to slide away unemploy$ & useless4 ,let u rememb]1 t :ile we are "h1 we "w = a long h]eaft]2 t we ?9k1 & speak1 & act ) reg>d to an et]nal /ate1 & t 9 "t we live = et]nity4 ,let u call up all our p[]s to action & dilig5ce1 t n a day ( our %ort lives may pass away1 b :at may turn to our acc\nt 9 ! ye>s ( et]nity4 ,:ile ,god is pleas$ to delay our heav51 let our cont9uance on e>? be fill$ up ) ! v>i\s ex]cise ( su* graces z are suit$ to our pres5t /ations4 ,let ?is be a new spr+ & motive to our zeal1 t we are do+ su* hon\rs to ,god & our ,savi\r "h on e>?1 ( :i* none ( ! sa9ts above are capable1 & = :i* ?is life is ! only season3 ,& let x appe> 9 ! day ( retribution t ! l5g? ( our life "h on e>?1 has be5 a great1 & real1 & ev]la/+ advantage to u1 by prep>+ u = a high] /ation aft] dea?1 & a fair] inh]itance 9 t _w :i* is ev]la/+4 ,,ii4 8,?\gh y\r hopes ( heav5 be nev] s well gr\nd$1 yet be n too impati5t ( dwell+ long] on ! e>?3 ,& ?\gh y\r burd5s & sorr[s may be v great 9 life1 yet be n too ha/y & importunate 9 y\r desires ( dea?40 ,support y\rself "u all ! fatigues1 trials & difficulties ( ! pres5t /ate1 ) ?is consid]ation1 t y are n[ employ$ 9 su* s]vice = ,god1 & pay+ su* a tribute ( hon\r to him 9 y\r suff]+ circum/ances1 z all ! sa9ts 9 heav5 _c d4 ,"s ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god 9 ?is _w h be5 too impati5t ( life1 & too eag] 9 _! importunities = dea? & ! grave4 ,job & ,elijah 7 great fav\rites ( heav51 b !y fail$ a little 9 ?is po9t3 ,& ,god1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 provid5ce1 aft]w>d made x appe> :at em95t s]vice he _h = !m bo? to d be=e !y left ?is _w4 ,elijah 0 design$ to re=m ! :ole nation ( ,israel f idolatry1 & ,job to be p>5t ( a new l>ge family1 & give ! _w an example ( ,god's rew>d+ provid5ce4 ,if life be y\rs1 ,o *ri/ians1 & be numb]$ among y\r possessions1 be n too ha/y to "p ) x1 nor to ?r[ away t tal5t :i* may yet 9 days to come be employ$ to ! signal hon\r ( ?y ,god & ,savi\r4 ,,iii4 8,if life be almo/ sp5t1 & y h done little = ,god1 see t 9 y\r la/1 y\r dy+ h\rs1 if possible1 y speak & act = 8 glory4 ,let n ! :ole season ( life q pass away1 & be turn$ ov] l a blank leaf :i* has none ( ! praises ( ,god#da writt5 ^u x4 ,a ^w ( w>n+ f a dea?-b$ may make a deep & happy impression on ^? t he> x1 & ?r\gh div9e grace may save a s\l2 & if s1 ?\ %alt he> ( x aga9 ) hon\r & applause 9 ! great day4 ,! ?ief t 0 conv]t$ ^u ! cross1 spoke a ^w = ,*ri/ 9 8 la/ mom5ts1 & x has be5 bless$ to rescue _m f ! jaws ( despair3 ,t dy+ creature _h done no?+ = ,god 9 8 life2 a vici\s life1 & a wick$ creature6 ,b ! pr(ession ( s9c]e fai? & rep5tance :i* he made at 8 dea?1 ha? be5 ri*ly hon\r$ 9 ! k+dom ( grace2 & ,i am p]suad$ x has help$ _m a fe>ful *ri/ian on t[>d ! k+dom ( glory40 ,,iv4 ,if s _m valuable works are done1 & s _m graces are ex]cis$ on e>?1 :i* h no place 9 heav51 !n ! lives ( ! sa9ts are wor? pray+ =4 ,preci\s 9 ! eye ( ,god is ! life ( 8 sa9ts1 & !y %\ld be preci\s 9 ! eye ( man too4 ,:5 an active1 useful *ri/ian1 :5 a pi\s magi/rate1 :5 a zeal\s & fai?ful m9i/] goes d[n to ! du/1 alas6 h[ mu* good ceases f ! e>? = ev]8 ,! _w kn[s n :at x loses by su* a dea?4 ,let n *ildr5 be impati5t at ! l5g? ( life :i* _! holy p>5ts enjoy3 ,y "k n1 *ildr51 :at b5efit ye may reap f _! example1 _! c\nsel1 _! e>ne/ pray]s1 & secret wre/l+s ) ,god = y\r s\ls3 ,let u h a c>e t we d no?+1 t may break ! spirits ( our pi\s fri5ds1 or t may ha/5 ! dep>ture ( holy p]sons f ?is l[] _w1 ^: virtues & graces are ( em95t use among u4 ,let u r pray e>ne/ly1 t ,god w\ld l5g!n out ! days ( ^?1 :o speak & act ) a useful zeal = ! hon\r ( ,*ri/1 & = ! welf>e ( ! s\ls ( m54 ,:5 dea? once has put a p]iod to _! days1 all ?is sort ( s]vice is f9i%$ = ev]2 & we ourselves may su/a9 unkn[n loss by _! spe$y dep>ture out ( ?is _w4 ,! ,recollection4--8,is n ?is a /range doctr9e :i* ,i h he>d to-day1 t a *ri/ian on e>? has _m privileges :i* c nev] belong to ! sa9ts 9 heav58 ,is x n /range tid+s to he>1 t !re are _m graces to be ex]cis$ 9 ?is life1 :i* nei!r sa9ts nor angels c practise 9 ! holy & heav5ly _w8 ,& yet ! evid5ce is s /rong1 & ! tru? is s pla9 & c]ta91 t ,i see x1 & ,i mu/ believe x4 ,rememb] !n1 ,o my s\l1 ?\ ha/ "o m motive to dilig5ce 9 all ! duties ( life ?an ev] ?\ had/ be=e2 ,& ?\ ha/ also "o m support "u all ?y sorr[s1 beyond :at ?y =m] days 7 ev] acqua9t$ )4 ,a delightful support x is "u suff]+s1 & a noble motive to duty4 ,awake1 awake all my active p[]s1 let e grace be 9 ex]cise1 & e tal5t be employ$ to br+ ?is rev5ue ( hon\r to my ,god & my ,savi\r 9 ?is life1 :i* ! sa9ts above _c give him1 & :i*1 at ! mom5t ( dea?1 mu/ = ev] cease40 ,bless$ ,_s1 lead me to ! practice ( ! mo/ useful duties1 t my s]vice may be ( a l>ge ext5t bo? to ,god & man4 ,n[ let me /udy & contrive1 :]e9 ,i may be/ promote ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/ & 8 gospel "h on e>?4 ,let me be> ! burd5s ( life ) a holy satisfaction3 ,let me endure ! fatigues ( lab\r ) a sacr$ pleasure3 ,let me resi/ ! temptations1 let me su/a9 ! sorr[s ( life l a good soldi] ( ,*ri/ 9 ! pres5t field ( battle4 ,heav5 w h o!r bus9ess = me1 & prop] "w ( its own3 ,t is ! place ( joy & triumph4 8,=give1 ,o my ,god1 all my slo?fulness 9 duty1 & my impati5ce ( suff]+4 ,let ?is new & glori\s motive possess my _s p[]fully1 & influ5ce all my future conduct1 t :5 ! mess5g] ( dea? %all tell me1 ,i mu/ be employ$ 9 ?is sort ( "w no m1 ,i may look back f ! bord]s ( et]nity1 & rejoice t ,i h be5 assi/$ by div9e grace1 to d s mu* = ,god on e>?2 & :5 ,i am call$ away f ! pres5t /age ( action1 ,i may be receiv$ by my great ,ma/] at ! gates ( heav51 ) a ,well done good & fai?ful s]vant1 come1 ent] into ! joy ( ?y ,"l4 ,am540 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xl4 ,! ,privilege ( ! ,liv+ above ! ,dead4 ,awake my zeal1 awake my love1 ,& s]ve my ,savi\r "h bel[1 ,9 works :i* all ! sa9ts above1 ,:i* holy angels _c d4 ,my fai? & hope may see ! ,"l1 ,?\gh veils ( d>kness lie betwe53 ,hope %all re/ firm ^u 8 ^w1 ,& fai? rejoice 9 ?+s unse54 ,awake my *>ity & fe$ ,! hungry s\l1 & clo! ! poor2 ,9 heav'n are f\nd no sons ( ne$1 ,!re all ^! duties are no m4 ,subdue ?y passions1 ,o my s\l1 ,ma9ta9 ! fight1 ?y "w pursue1 ,daily ?y ris+ s9s contr\l1 ,& be ?y vict'ries ev] new4 ,! l& ( triumph lies on high1 ,!re are no fields ( battle !re2 ,"l1 ,i w\ld conqu] till ,i die1 ,& f9i% all ! glori\s w>4 ,let ev'ry fly+ h\r confess ,i ga9 ?y gospel fre% r5[n1 ,& :5 my life & lab\rs cease1 ,may ,i possess ! promis'd cr[n4 ,footnote #da3 ,x 0 a cu/om 9 =m] days = m]*ants 9 _! books ( acc\nts to h 8,laus ,deo1 or ,praise to ,god10 writt5 9 ! beg9n+ ( e leaf1 & x /ood on ! head ( ! page 9 l>ge & fair lett]s1 to put !m always 9 m9d1 t 9 _! human affairs !y %\ld c>ry on a div9e design = ! glory ( ,god4 ,,s]mon ,,xli4 ,dea? improv$ to our ,advantage4 #a ,,cor4 iii4 #bb4--,:e!r life or dea?1--all are y\rs4 ,! *ief ?+ :i* ! apo/le has 9 8 eye 9 ^! v]ses1 is to repres5t ! glory & gr&eur1 ! treasures & possessions t e believ] is a p>tak] (1 by virtue ( 8 int]e/ 9 ,*ri/3 & to %ew1 t :atsoev] p]sons or affairs a *ri/ian has to d ) 9 ! natural1 ! civil1 & ! religi\s life1 !y %all all turn to 8 b5efit "s way or o!r4 ,all ! circum/ances t att5d him :ile he cont9ues "h 9 ?is _w1 & ev5 8 dep>ture out ( x too1 %all "w = 8 good4 ,dea? is numb]$ among 8 possessions z well z life4 ,dea? may be t]rible to fle% & blood1 = x is a curse 9 its orig9al nature & design1 & s9n]s w f9d & feel ! curse ( x2 b x is trans=m$ into a bless+ to ! sa9ts by ! ab\nd+ grace ( ! gospel4 ,i confess1 x is a *ri/ian's own dea?1 t ! holy writ] seems *iefly & mo/ p>ticul>ly to design & int5d "h3 ,& ?is ,i %all mo/ l>gely insi/ ^u4 ,b s9ce dea? 9 all its circum/ances & att5dants1 9 all ! ext5t ( its dom9ion1 & ) all its p[]1 is "u ! sov]eign managem5t ( ,god our heav5ly ,fa!r2 x is con/ra9$ to subs]ve 8 k9d & graci\s purposes to 8 own p1 9 all its =ms & appe>ances4 ,& ,i ?9k ^u ?is acc\nt1 t ,i %all n transgress ! apo/le's great & g5]al design1 if ,i take ! dreadful "n ( ,,dea?1 9 its wide/ & mo/ =midable ext5t ( p[]1 & ) relation to all its victories1 & %ew h[1 ev5 9 ?is l>ge/ s5se1 x is appo9t$ to subs]ve ! glory ( ,god1 & ! k+dom ( ,*ri/1 & by ! grace ( ! new cov5ant1 x is r5d]$ useful & b5eficial to e true *ri/ian2 on ?is acc\nt !re=e x may be numb]$ among/ 8 possessions4 ,dea? is y\rs4 ,) ?is view ,i %all endeav\r to run ?r\gh ^! five g5]al heads foll[+1 & improve ea* ( !m1 9 a few p>ticul>s1 to ! b5efit ( *ri/ians1 agreeably to ! design ( my text4--,dea? is made useful to a sa9t1 :5 we consid] x4 ,i4 ,z reign+ ov] all mank9d 9 g5]al4--,,ii4 ,z seiz+ on imp5it5t & unp>don$ s9n]s4--,,iii4 ,z tak+ captive ! bodies ( ! sa9ts4--,,iv4 ,z depriv+ u ( our de> relations & k9dr$4 ,&1--,v4 ,z br++ our own bodies d[n to ! du/4 ,i confess1 ,i 0 v unwill+ to leave ! dea? ( ,*ri/ out ( ?is catalogue2 = 8 dea? is n only ! mo/ em95t bless+ to e *ri/ian1 b x is also ! price t pur*as$ all o!r bless+s 9 "t1 & 9 et]nity4 ,x is ! dea? ( ,*ri/ t may be call$ ! *ri/ian's ri*e/ treasure1 = x procures = him all ! treasures ( grace & glory4 ,x is ! fruit ( 8 dea?1 t all ?+s are ours1 :e!r ,paul1 or ,apollos1 or ,cephas1 or ?+s pres5t1 or ?+s to come4 ,x is 8 dea? t gives tru? & virtue to ! words ( my text1 & to all ! ri* & spread+ comm5ts ^u x1 t fai? c make "h on e>?1 & t our s\ls %all ta/e & enjoy h]eaft] 9 heav54 ,yet :5 ,i consid]1 t ! dea? ( ,*ri/ is m directly express$ 9 _m o!r scriptures1 & does n seem at all to h be5 ! design ( ,/4 ,paul 9 ?is text3 & :5 ,i survey :at a va/ & copi\s subject ,i mu/ ent] into1 if ,i rec\nt ! ri*es ( bless+ t are d]iv$ f ?is spr+1 ,i *use to ref] t subject to ano!r season4 ,i proce$ !re=e accord+ to ! ord] ,i h propos$1 to treat ( ! v>i\s advantages to be d]iv$ f ?is proposition1 ,dea? is y\rs4 ,fir/1 ,! dea? ( mank9d 9 g5]al %all be made pr(itable to believ]s4 ,! dea? ( all ! sons & daught]s ( ,adam1 %all promote ! improvem5t ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 9 k1 grace1 & hol9ess2 = x in/ructs !m 9 ?ree mo/ useful lessons4 #a4 ,x gives !m a mo/ p[]ful & s5sible lecture on ! vanity ( man4 ,a bury+ place fill$ ) tombs1 is a lively book ( human frailty3 ,x repeats ! melan*oly lesson 9 e leaf4 ,ea* little grave-/one becomes a prea*] ( vanity to ! liv+1 ev5 9 ! pr(\nd sil5ce ( ! dead4 ,?is is ! doctr9e ( e ris+ hillock1 ?is is ! univ]sal !me3 ,& e /ately monum5t !re /rikes ! behold] ) ! same mortify+ tru?3 ?\gh p]haps x swells ) _m pomp\s titles & images ( hon\r4 ,& ?is lesson ( vanity /&s writt5 !re /ill 9 fair & indelible *>act]s1 ?\gh ! "n ( ! dead1 & all _! praises be q worn out4 ,du/ & a%es1 ev5 )\t an inscription1 & )\t a monum5t1 are sil5t b p[]ful tea*]s4 ,alas1 :at is man 9 8 be/ e/ate6 ,a poor & mortal dy+ creature6 ,:5 we read ! hi/ories ( pa/ ages & =eign nations1 & f9d t ^? :ole nations & ages are all dead & m+l$ ) ! du/1 & ev5 ^?1 :o once made a great bu/le & figure 9 ?is _w1 are n[ b an empty "n1 we cry out1 8,:at va9 creatures we are60 ,:5 we behold our neighb\rs & our acqua9tance on ! "r-h&1 & on ! left1 dropp+ away all ar\nd u2 :5 we see "o foll[+ ano!r daily d[n to ! grave ( sil5ce1 x is a v natural & j reflection3 8,alas1 h[ frail is man60 ,:5 we behold ! "y1 ! heal?y1 ! fair1 & ! /rong1 ! ri*1 & ! p[]ful1 toge!r ) ! poor1 ! feeble1 & ! slave1 all yield+ to ! common law ( dea?1 & turn+ into e>? & rott5ness1 we h j occasion to cry out1 8,:at a va9 empty ?+ is human nature1 ev5 ! be/ ( x3 ,a piece ( pretty m\ld]+ clay3 ,^! bodies ( ours are f9e & curi\s eng9es b made ( ! du/1 & to du/ !y return aga940 ,?is is ! common /ate1 situation1 & view ( ?+s 9 all seasons1 & 9 e g5]ation4 ,b :5 we fix our ?\ghts on "s special seasons or causes ( mortality1 :5 we ?9k ( a fam9e or a pe/il5ce t sweeps away ?\s&s 9 a few days1 t empties ! :ole /reets 9 a night or two1 & lays t[ns or cities desolate2 :5 we read ( w>s & battles t ov]spread ! m\nta9 ) slaught]1 & cov] va/ pla9s ) human c>cases2 :5 we he> ( /orms at sea t dr[n _m hundr$s at once1 & p]haps "s ?\s&s s9k d[n to dea? 9 _! float+ habitations1 !n we are m feel+ly p5etrat$ ) a s5se ( our vanity1 !n we sigh & groan al\d & break out into ?is m\rnful language8 ,o ,"l6 ha/ ?\ made all mank9d 9 va98 ,ps4 lxxxix4 #di4 ,h[ awful is ?y gov]nm5t6 ,h[ t]rible are ?y judgm5ts1 ?\ ,almighty ,sov]eign ( life & dea?6 ,! anci5t sa9ts h made su* rem>ks (t51 & mix$ ^! sc5es ( mortality ) _! pi\s ?\ghts1 & turn$ !m into devotion3 ,!y h drawn _m s]i\s & pa!tic inf]5ces f su* m$itations on dea?1 & v5t$ _! mus+s ( ?\ght 9 holy language4 7#a47 8,%all man comp>e himself ) ,god8 ,mortal man t dwelle? 9 h\ses ( clay1 ^: f\ndation is 9 ! du/1 & :o is cru%$ be=e ! mo?6 ,%all he set himself to cont5d ) ! et]nal ,god 8 ,mak]20 ,job4 iv4 #ag-ai4 ,aga93 7#b47 8,:at little reason h we to be pr\d & boa/ful6 ,poor dy+ mu%rooms1 :o />t up = a few h\rs1 b _c assure ourselves ( to-morr[6 ,to-day we swell & look big among m51 to-morr[ we are a fea/ = worms4 ,our days are z a h&'s bread?2 v]ily e man at 8 be/ e/ate is altoge!r vanity20 ,ps4 xxxix4 #e4 ,aga93 7#c47 8,h[ va9 & fruitless a ?+ is x to put our tru/ 9 pr9ces1 or 9 ! son ( man 9 :om !re is no help8 ,8 brea? goe? =?1 he returne? to 8 e>?1 9 t v day1 8 ?\ghts p]i%2 ,ps4 cxlvi4 #c1 #d4 ,man is too weak a ?+ to enc\rage or support our confid5ce40 ,&3 7#d47 8,:at a necess>y duty is x !n to fix our con/ant dep5dance ^u ,god1 ev5 9 all ! common affairs ( life6 ,let u n say !re=e1 t to-day or to-morr[ we w g into su* a city1 & cont9ue !re a ye>1 & buy1 & sell1 & get ga92 :]eas ye "k n :at w be on ! morr[8 ,= :at is y\r life8 ,x is ev5 a vap\r1 t appe>e? = a little "t1 & !n vani%e? away2 = t ye ought to say1 if ! ,"l w1 we %all live to d ?is or t2 ,james iv4 #ac-ae4 ,& x is ! same inf]5ce t holy ,david makes m ?an once ^u a survey ( ! mortality ( man1 9 ! ,psalms j be=e cit$1 ,"l1 :at wait ,i =8 ,my hope is 9 !e2 ,ps4 xxxix4 #aa4 ,happy is he t ha? ! ,god ( ,jacob = 8 help1 ^: hope is 9 ! ,"l 8 ,god1 :o keepe? tru? = ev]2 ,ps4 xlvi4 #e1 #f4 ,! ,"l is an ev]la/+ fri5d1 he lives :5 creatures die1 & fulfils 8 ^w ( tru?1 :5 ! words ( pr9ces p]i% ) _! brea?40 #b4 ,! dea? ( mank9d 9 g5]al %ews u ! dreadful evil & des]t ( s94 ,x discov]s to u ! awful hol9ess & t]rible ,maje/y ( ,god2 & x tea*es u :at a sublime value he puts ^u 8 own law1 & h[ fe>fully he av5ges ! violation ( x4 ,i jo9 ^! ?ree ?+s toge!r1 because !y /& s ne>ly connect$ 9 ! div9e economy4 7#a47 ,! univ]sal dea? ( mank9d %ews u1 :at a dreadful & he9\s evil !re is 9 s91 &1 :at wide de/ruction x has des]v$4 ,by "o man s9 ent]$ into ! _w1 & dea? by s91 & s dea? pass$ ^u all m51 = t all h s9n$2 ,rom4 v4 #ab4 ,= ! wages ( s9 is dea?2 ,rom4 vi4 #bc4 ,man 0 made innoc5t1 & :ile he cont9u$ ob$i5t1 he 0 immortal3 ,transgression & dea? came 9 toge!r3 ,a =midable pair6 ,two dreadful names1 big ) mis*ief & ru9 to human nature4 ,:5 we see ! dy+ agonies ( poor mank9d1 our fell[-creatures1 our bre?r5 9 fle% & blood1 let u rememb] ! s9 ( our common fa!r1 t fir/ subject$ him & all 8 po/]ity to dea?2 & let u reflect ^u ! dreadful evil t is conta9$ 9 ! nature ( e s92 = x des]ves dea? at ! h& ( ,god4 ,alas1 h[ (t5 has ! be/ ( u des]v$ to die1 = our transgressions h be5 multipli$ )\t numb]4 7#b47 ,! dea? ( all mank9d makes a solemn discov]y to u ( ! t]rible ,maje/y ( ,god & ! ju/ice t att5ds 8 gov]nm5t4 ,he w n pass by ! guilt ( 8 rebelli\s creatures1 )\t a due res5tm5t ( _! crimes4 ,& ev5 ?\gh he p>dons ! s9s ( 8 own p1 s z to secure !m f et]nal v5geance1 yet !y mu/ pass ?r\gh dea?1 t !y may le>n :at an evil & bitt] ?+ x is to h (f5d$ aga9/ _! ,mak] & _! ,god4 ,:5 we see a *ur*-y>d fill$ ) little hills ( mortality1 ! ru9s ( a p>i%1 or a spaci\s t[n1 & ! du/ ( _m g5]ations1 we naturally cry out1 z 9 ,deut4 xxix4 #bd4 8,:]e=e ha? ! ,"l done ?us unto ?is l&1 & :at meane? ! heat ( all ?is great ang]80 ,! next v]se w give y an answ] to x2 yea1 e man may answ] himself1 because !y h =sak5 ! ,"l _! ,god2 !y h =sak5 8 cov5ant ( life & s9n$ aga9/ him4 ,^? dreadful words1 ,9 ! day ?\ eate/1 ?\ %alt die2 h be5 putt+ into execution almo/ six ?\s& ye>s1 & ! ,"l's ang] is n yet turn$ away1 b 8 h& is /ret*$ out /ill2 ,is4 v4 #be4 ! v5geance ( ! ,"l is n yet fully execut$ accord+ to ! j dem]it ( s94 ,?\gh sa9ts are sav$ f ! dismal consequ5ces ( dea?1 yet ,god w\ld n rescue !m f dy+1 t !y might always rememb] :at s9 des]v$4 ,?us ! dea? ( all mank9d discov]s to u ! awful ,maje/y ( ,god our ,mak]1 :o w n be affront$ by 8 creatures1 )\t t]rible res5tm5t2 he is a holy & jeal\s ,god4 7#c47 ,x tea*es u ! high value t ,god has = 8 own law1 t he w r da% a :ole creation to pieces1 ?an suff] 8 holy law to be insult$ & brok51 )\t "s rep>ation ( ! hon\r ( x4 ,! race ( ,adam is doom$ to dea?1 = ! sake ( s9 aga9/ ?is law1 & mortality & a curse spread ov] ?is l[] _w4 ,let u inure our ?\ghts to su* reflections z ^!1 t we may ev] keep our s\ls 9 awe ( ! ,maje/y ( ,god1 & dread ! ?\ghts ( break+ 8 law1 :i* he values above a :ole _w ( m54 ,o t s9 may become ! mo/ hateful object 9 our eyes2 x is ?is t has laid cities desolate1 & fills ! graves2 x is ?is t has corrupt$ & de/roy$ our natures2 x has turn$ millions ( /rong & well-=m$ bodies into du/3 ,x has ru9$ ! mo/ beautiful "p ( ,god's l[] creation1 & is s5d+ ?\s&s daily to ! pit ( corruption & noisome d>kness4 ,x is s9 has fill$ our nature ) diseases1 & s[n ! poison\s se$s ( mortality & dea? 9 e son & daught] ( ,adam4 ,a malignant & fatal poison1 t has de/roy$ all ! nations ^u e>?1 & buri$ !m "u gr\nd1 heaps ^u heaps1 9 above a hundr$ successions6 ,b ,i n[ g on to ano!r di/9ct lesson1 t ! dea? ( all mank9d tea*es u4 #c4 ,x in=ms u1 9 a v s5sible & affect+ mann]1 t we ourselves mu/ %ortly die1 & awak5s ! s\l to actual prep>ation = its dep>ture4 ,heb4 ix4 #bg4 ,x is appo9t$ = all m5 once to die1 & aft] dea? ! judgm5t1 ,jo%ua & ,david1 sa9ts & k+s1 tell u !y g ! way ( all ! e>?3 8,! grave is ! h\se appo9t$ = all ! liv+20 ,job xxx4 #bc4 ,:5 we behold "o aft] ano!r1 made ( ! same fle% & blood z we are1 go+ d[n to ! du/ 9 a long cont9ual succession1 we h a solemn w>n+1 t we mu/ %ortly foll[3 ,!re is no ransom 9 ?is case1 no hope ( safety1 no door ( escape1 & z ,solomon expresses x1 !re is no dis*>ge 9 ?is w>2 ,eccl4 viii4 #h4 ,a true *ri/ian takes notice ( ?is ) a pi\s awe ^u 8 _s2 & :5 he is ready to gr[ dr[sy & secure1 ! sight ( a fun]al1 or a grave1 %all r\se him out ( 8 sleepy temp]1 & awak5 religion into life aga93 ,:5 he he>s ( a neighb\r's dea?1 he asks 8 own s\l1 8,art ?\ ready8 ,= ! next summons may come to call !e away into ! _w ( spirits1 to /& be=e ,god ! ,judge ( all40 ,?us a *ild ( ,god reaps "s advantage by ! spread+ empire ( dea? ov] all mank9d2 he makes a sacr$ improvem5t ( ! t]rible wa/e t ! k+ ( t]rors has made ov] all ! e>?3 ,he le>ns ! vanity & empt9ess ( man 9 8 be/ e/ate3 ,he gr[s humble & dep5dant on ! et]nal ,god3 ,he reads ! dreadful evil ( s9 on e tomb-/one3 ,! dea? ( e man calls him al\d to prep>e = 8 own1 & to be 9 actual read9ess = 8 entrance into ! invisible _w4 ,happy s\ls1 :o take ?is w>n+1 & /& ev] prep>$6 ,b ,i proce$ to ! next g5]al head :i* ,i propos$2 ,secondly1 ,z ! dea? ( mank9d 9 g5]al1 gives ^! div9e lessons to a sa9t1 s ! dea? ( imp5it5t s9n]s1 :i* ha? some?+ 9 x v t]rible1 may be turn$ to ! advantage & pr(it ( believ]s1 ^! ?ree or f\r ways3 #a4 ,if we are true *ri/ians1 & p]secut$ & injur$ "h on e>?1 !n ! dea? ( ! wick$ deliv]s u f our enemies1 & releases u f ! wra? ( our oppressors4 ,9 ! grave 8! wick$ cease f tr\bl+1 z well z ! we>y are at re/20 ,job iii4 #ag4 ,look back to ! di/ance ( ?ree ?\s& ye>s1 & see ! *ildr5 ( ,israel on ! banks ( ! ,r$-sea1 rejoic+ 9 ! ,"l _! deliv]]1 :5 an army ( ,egyptian c>cases float$ on ! wat]s1 or 7 ca/ up 9 heaps ^u ! %ore3 ,^! 7 ! cruel oppressors ( ! p ( ,god3 ,!y 7 dr[n$ 9 ! ev5+1 & ! morn+ light discov]$ ! havoc t dea? _h made1 & ! salvation x wr\ght = ,israel1 9 ! xiv4 & xv4 ( ,exodus4 ,see ! :ole city ( ,j]usalem1 & ,hezekiah at ! head ( !m1 triumph+ 9 ! ,"l1 :5 he s5t ! angel ( dea?1 & de/roy$ ! besieg]s3 8,a hundr$ & f\r score & five ?\s& ,assyrians lay dead on ! bord]s ( ! city20 ,is4 xxxvii4 #cf4 8,by t]rible ?+s 9 righte\sness ,god answ]$ ! pray] ( 8 sa9ts20 ,ps4 lxv4 #e4 ,& at ! dea? ( ,h]od1 ! fa!r & "m ( our bless$ ,"l 7 glad1 = !y return$ f _! flight2 !y came f ! l& ( ,egypt1 & dwelt 9 _! own l& aga92 & ! *ild ,jesus 0 sav$ f ! murd]\s designs ( t cruel man2 ,mat4 ii4 #ai4 ,su* examples ( advantage :i* ! sa9ts receive f ! dea? ( ! m5 ( viol5ce1 _! impi\s & bloody enemies1 are frequ5t 9 sacr$ hi/ory3 ,& we may rem>k 9 our day1 h[ _m a "t ,god ha? sav$ u 9 ,great ,brita91 :5 we h be5 on ! bord]s ( de/ruction1 by ! dea? ( p]secutors at home & abroad4 ,! mon>*s ( ! e>?1 h be5 turn$ d[n to _! graves1 "o ye> aft] ano!r1 & ! *ur*es ( ,god1 9 _m nations1 h f\nd re/ & deliv]ance4 #b4 ,! dea? ( imp5it5t s9n]s has be5 _m a "t1 ! happy occasion ( ! conv]sion ( a sa9t4 ,!re is _m a holy s\l1 n[ 9 heav51 t 0 fir/ awak5$ to fly f ! wra? to come1 by ! dea? ( "s ( 8 wick$ companions 9 8 y\ng] ye>s4 ,:5 a sn>e falls sudd5ly1 & seizes a little bird or two ( ! flock1 ! re/ take w+ t[>d heav51 & fly = safety4 ,& happy are ^? s\ls1 :o take ! t]rible w>n+1 :o fly to ! sacr$ refuge1 & lay hold on (f]$ grace4 ,:5 a vile wret* is seiz$ 9 ! mid/ ( 8 companions1 & 8 s9s1 & s5t d[n to hell & de/ruction 9 a mom5t1 ! v gates ( hell seem to op5 be=e our faces1 to receive ! rebel2 su* a spectacle fills ! he>ts ( ^? t are ne> him1 ) amazem5t & t]ror1 & ha? (t5 be5 ! fir/ means ( s5d+ !m to ! ?rone ( grace2 &1 by degrees1 to ! gates ( heav54 ,! /ory ( ,pet] ,valdo is fam\s on ?is occasion1 :o 0 a ri* m]*ant at ,lyons 9 ,france1 b _h no s5se ( inw>d religion1 or true piety4 ,:5 9 ! mid/ ( fea/+ & m]rim5t1 he saw "o ( 8 companions /ruck ) sudd5 dea?1 he 0 awak5$ to s]i\s ?\ghts ( et]nity3 ,^u ?is he appli$ himself to /udy ! scripture1 & discov] ! errors ( ! ,roman *ur*2 he acqua9t$ 8 fri5ds ) !m1 & in/ruct$ ! poor1 :o 7 cont9ual p>tak]s ( 8 b\nty4 ,!n be+ excommunicat$ by ! popi% cl]gy1 he retir$1 ) "s ( 8 disciples1 to ! vallies ( ,pi$mont1 :]e he f\nd "s *ri/ians ( an anci5t & primitive /amp1 & jo9+ ) !m1 e/abli%$ ^? *ur*es :i* are call$ ! ,vaudois1 & are fam\s 9 hi/ory1 ev5 to ?is day4 ,bi%op ,burnet also tells u1 9 ! life ( ! ,"l ,*ief ,ju/ice ,hale1 t 9 8 y\ng] ye>s he gave himself up to mu* frolic & vanity1 till "o ( 8 loose companions fell d[n on a sudd51 & !y ?\ght him dead3 :i* surpriz+ provid5ce s5t ,mr4 ,hale to 8 knees1 to pray e>ne/ly = ! recov]y ( 8 companion1 & laid a f\ndation = t life ( em95t virtue & religion1 :i* is describ$ 9 ^? memoirs4 ,?us n only ! dea? ( pr(ligate s9n]s1 b ev5 ! appe>ance ( _! dea?1 has be5 bless$ to graci\s purposes1 = ! conv]sion & salvation ( o!rs4 #c4 ,! dea? ( ! wick$ gives ! *ildr5 ( ,god glori\s matt] = praise to 8 di/+ui%+ grace4 ,:5 !y see or he> ( a h>d5$ & imp5it5t s9n] cut (f 9 8 guilt & ob/9acy1 & 9 ! pursuit ( 8 lu/s1 ! holy s\l cries out ) ?ankfulness & zeal1 8,glory be to t grace :i* has made ! diff]5ce betwixt him & me60 ,& ?is is /ill m rem>kable1 :5 a s9n] dies ) all ! t]rors ( ,god ^u him1 :5 ! /+ ( dea? ent]s into 8 he>t1 & %>p5s all 8 la/ agonies1 :5 consci5ce is awak5$ ) all its horrors1 & ! s\l is plung+ ) its eyes op5 into a gulf ( ev]la/+ mis]y4 ,o h[ s5sibly does ?is affect ! he>t ( a true *ri/ian6 ,he /&s & wond]s1 & adores t ri* m]cy t has snat*$ him z a br& out ( ! burn+4 8,:at am ,i10 says he1 by nature m ?an ano!r1 t ,god %\ld h call$ me by 8 grace1 & giv5 me rep5tance unto life1 :ile ?is poor wret* cont9u$ ob/9ate & imp5it5t8 ,we 7 bo? sons ( ,adam ! s9n]1 ali5at$ f ! life ( ,god1 & enemies to all t is holy3 ,we 7 bo? fav\r$ ) ! means ( grace1 & sat "u ! m9i/rations ( ! same gospel4 ,:o1 or :at am ,i bett] ?an my neighb\r1 t ,god %\ld p[]fully incl9e my he>t to accept ! (f]$ salvation6 ,t he %\ld h prep>$ me z a vessel ( m]cy1 to be fill$ ) glory1 :ile my old companion has n[ made himself a complete vessel ( wra?1 & fitt$ himself = swift de/ruction2 ,rom4 ix4 #bb1 #bc4 ,by nature ,i 0 a *ild ( wra?1 z well z he1 a rebel1 & a vile transgressor1 )\t ,god1 )\t ,*ri/1 & )\t hope3 ,& :y 0 n ,i seiz$ by div9e ju/ice1 9 ^? days ( my rebellion1 & made a sacrifice to ! indignation ( ,god8 ,:at m]it 0 !re 9 me1 t ,i %\ld be sp>$1 :ile my companion suff]$ "u spe$y v5geance8 ,let ! fre$om & ri*es ( grace be ador$ = ev]3 ,x 0 ri* & sov]eign grace t sp>$ me4 ,& n[1 ?r\gh ! ab\nd+ m]cy ( ,god1 ,i hope ,i h fl$ to lay hold on ! refuge set be=e me2 my he>t is1 9 "s measure1 sanctifi$1 my nature r5ew$1 & my s9s p>don$4 ,bless$ be ! ,"l :o ha? giv5 me hope 9 dea?1 :ile ! wick$ are driv5 away 9 _! wick$ness1 driv5 f> away f hope & heav52 ,prov4 xiv4 #cb4 #d4 ,! dea? ( imp5it5t s9n]s does ano!r s]vice also = ! sa9ts1 9 t x s5sibly excites _! pity & _! pray]s = ! liv+4 ,x awak5s ! ex]cise ( pi\s *>ity = ! s\ls ( _! fri5ds1 t are yet 9 ! gall ( bitt]ness1 & 9 ! bond ( iniquity4 ,a true *ri/ian1 t has ta/$ ( ! grace ( ,god1 c h>dly be suppos$ to see 8 imp5it5t neighb\r seiz$ ) sudd5 dea?1 & s5t away to d>kness1 b x t\*es ! spr+s ( holy t5d]ness )9 him1 & con/ra9s him to speak a ^w to o!rs 9 ! same dang]1 & to lift up a cry to ,god ^u _! acc\nt = grace & salvation4 ,surely t *ri/ian is n 9 a "r temp] ( m9d1 :o c see or he> ( imp5it5t & guilty s\ls seiz$ away f 8 neighb\rhood or 8 acqua9tance1 & plung+ into et]nity ) horror & despair1 & yet h no compassion awak5$ 9 him1 no b[els ( pity mov+ = ^? ( 8 acqua9tance t are involv$ 9 ! same iniquities1 & are yet 9 ! l& ( ! liv+1 & on ?is side hell4 ,su* an awful provid5ce is l a w>n+-^w :i* heav5 puts into our m\?s1 t we may e*o x ) solemn horror r\nd ! neighb\rhood1 & try to r\ze /upid s9n]s f _! dang]\s & fatal le?>gy4 ,"h is a prop] pause 9 ?is ,s]mon1 if x be too long to be read at once4 ,b x is "t n[ to leave ?is g5]al head1 & g on to ! next4 ,?irdly1 ,if ! dea? ( h>d5$ s9n]s turns to ! advantage ( ! sa9t1 ! dea? ( fell[-*ri/ians %all c]ta9ly "w = 8 b5efit too4 ,y w be ready to say1 8,:at6 ,c ! loss ( good m5 f ! e>? ev] be turn$ into a b5efit8 ,c ! dea? ( sa9ts br+ any advantage to ! survivors80 ,yes1 surely1 if !y die l *ri/ians inde$1 9 ! lively ex]cises ( fai? & hope1 & ?is w appe> 9 ^! f\r p>ticul>s3 #a4 ,x confirms our fai? 9 ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & supports our holy pr(ession4 ,x gives u an assurance ( ! tru? & p[] ( our religion1 above all o!r religions 9 ! _w1 :5 x enables a poor feeble dy+ creature to face dea? ) c\rage1 to look beyond ! limits ( life & "t1 & v5ture into an unse5 _w ) holy joy & triumph4 ,x gives u a glori\s evid5ce1 t ! pr9ciples ( *ri/ianity are su*1 z w ju/ify all ! lab\rs ( a holy life1 & w be> u out 9 ! pr(ession ( x1 9 ! mid/ ( ridicule & mock]y1 ( p]secution & m>tyrdom4 ,?is surely mu/ be a religion com+ d[n f ,god1 t c give ! weak & unle>n$ su* a c\rage1 z to enc\nt] dea? itself )\t fe>3 & t n f a /upid & s5seless temp] ( _s1 n f a brutal h>d9ess1 su* z c>ries ! horse & ! h]o into ! battle1 b ) a cle> & full discov]y ( ,god & 8 hol9ess1 ( our own s9s & 8 =giv+ grace1 ?is religion c enable u to v5ture into 8 imm$iate pres5ce4 ,h[ glori\s is our gospel1 h[ div9e a doctr9e is ?is6 ,x has wr\ght t5 ?\s& su* wond]s by fai? 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/1 z ! great atonem5t = s91 & ! only way to ! ,fa!r4 ,a sa9t leav+ ?is _w1 & putt+ (f mortality1 ) ! light ( heav5 break+ 9 ^u 8 s\l1 & ! beams ( glory %9+ r\nd ab\t him1 ) div9e joy & transport 9 8 c\nt5ance1 & ! language ( heav5 ^u 8 lips1 br+s ! invisible _w into pres5t view3 ,! pi\s spectators gr[ up to a s5sible assurance ( ! glories & felicities ( t invisible _w2 ea* ( !m sits on ! bord]s ( p>adise1 ea* ( !m gets a glimpse ( ! new ,j]usalem1 & all ! heav5ly c\ntry1 & ?is adds new /r5g? to 8 fai? & hope4 #b4 ,! glori\s dea? ( our fell[-*ri/ians greatly enc\rages ! imitation ( _! holy life4 ,to see a *ild ( ,god die f among/ m51 leave ?is _w ) a holy contempt & s9c]e pleasure1 & ent] into ! pres5ce ( 8 heav5ly ,fa!r ) a filial confid5ce2 to see him f9i% 8 race ) joy1 &1 z x 71 lay hold on salvation1 & put on 8 heav5ly cr[n3 ,?is calls al\d ^u u to tread 9 ! same /eps1 to pursue ! bless$ prize1 & to be foll[]s ( !m1 :o1 ?r\gh fai? & pati5ce1 inh]it ! promises2 ,heb4 vi4 #ab4 ,:5 we m>k ! p]fect man1 & behold ! upright1 & see t 8 end is peace2 ,ps4 xxxvii4 #cg4 we are animat$ to walk ) ,god 9 ! same uprightness1 & to press aft] ! same p]fection4 ,hav+ su* a cl\d ( witnesses t h gone be=e u1 & ,*ri/ our ,"l at ! head ( !m1 we run ) pati5ce ! race t is set be=e u1 till we arrive at ! promis$ glory2 ,heb4 xii4 #a4 ,to /& ne> ! b$ ( a dy+ sa9t1 & obs]ve ! sweet s]5ity ( 8 s\l "u ! agonies ( 8 fle%1 w\ld =ce ,balaam himself to say1 ,let me die ! dea? ( ! righte\s1 & let my la/ end be l 82 ,numb4 xxiii4 #aj4 ,b ! *ri/ian goes fur!r1 & ) holy zeal1 & humble dep5dance ^u div9e grace1 e/abli%es himself 9 ! ways ( hol9ess3 ,he resolves t he w live ! life ( ! righte\s too1 & tread 9 ! pa?s ( piety ) utmo/ wat*fulness & c>e t he may lay a f\ndation = ! same peaceful reflections on 8 dea?-b$1 & ! same joyful prospect4 #c4 ,! dea? ( fell[-sa9ts is = our b5efit1 z x weans u f ?is _w1 z x makes e>? & ?is life less pleasant to u1 & heav5 m desirable4 ,e holy s\l t leaves ! _w1 c>ries away s mu* grace & goodness f x4 ,:at w\ld ?is _w be if all ! sa9ts _h left x1 b a cage ( unclean birds1 a ne/ ( s]p5ts1 a wild]ness ( savage bea/s1 a habitation ( ,satan1 & 8 sons & daught]s2 a dwell+ ( devils1 & a region ( d>kness a-k9 to hell8 ,did n conv]t+ grace turn s9n]s into sa9ts1 & make a con/ant succession ( *ri/ians1 ?is w\ld be ! dismal "* ( ?is _w 9 ! space ( "o g5]ation4 ,b1 bless$ be ,god1 z bad z ?is _w is1 div9e grace is /ill at "w1 & makes x a sort ( nurs]y = heav5 by new conv]sions4 ,yet /ill ! dea? ( ! sa9ts is ! loss ( s mu* ( heav5 out ( our s9ful _w2 & ! few] fri5ds ,god has "h1 !re w be ! few] communications betwe5 heav5 & e>?4 ,! abs5ce ( ,*ri/ & 8 sa9ts1 spreads a sort ( dim %ad[ ov] all ! faire/ col\rs ( ?is l[] creation2 ! beauties ( x fade1 & ! fl[]s ( x1 9 our e/eem1 langui% & hang _! head1 because ,jesus1 & s _m ( 8 holy ones1 are dep>t$4 ,:5 we see "o pi\s fri5d aft] ano!r1 tak+ _! leave ( u1 & asc5d+ to ! upp] _w1 we are ready to say1 8,:at %\ld we /ay "h =8 ,our ,god is on high1 our ,savi\r is on high1 multitudes ( our fri5ds are dep>t$ f u1 & dwell on high4 ,f>ewell e>?1 & "t1 & s5sible ?+s3 ,we long to be ) our be/ fri5ds1 & ) our ,god2 we are ready1 ,o ,jesus1 = ?y fir/ summons2 take u :5 ?\ please/ into heav5 & et]nity40 #d4 ,! com=table dea? ( a sa9t in/ructs u h[ to die1 & makes dea? easy4 ,:5 we see & he> a fell[-*ri/ian exam9+ 8 he>t1 se>*+ 8 s\l to ! bottom1 turn+ all 8 secret ?\ghts outw>d1 & look+ ov] ! pa/ conduct ( 8 life2 :5 we behold him review+ 8 own follies & iniquities1 & recall+ to m9d also all 8 sacr$ transactions ) ,god2 :5 we see him survey+ all ^! mo/ important conc]ns 9 ! light ( ! la/ judgm5t1 &1 z x 71 "u ! pi]c+ rays ( ! great tribunal2 :5 we he> him abas+ himself to ! du/ 9 ! mo/ vilify+ expressions1 because ( 8 s9s1 & yet rejoice 9 ! evid5ces ( 8 graces1 & repeat+ ! promises ( ! gospel ) a pleasant hope2 ?is tea*es u to conv]se ) our own s\ls 9 a m lively mann]1 ab\t s9 & =giv5ess1 ab\t dea? & et]nity2 = x br+s ^! awful !mes into op5 view1 & sets !m be=e u 9 _! inf9ite importance4 ,?is reads u a glori\s lecture ^u ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 & p>don+ grace1 & ! sanctify+ ,_s1 & ! hope ( glory1 beyond :at we ev] f\nd be=e 9 ! be/ ( s]mons1 & "u ! w>me/ prea*]s4 ,come1 my fri5ds1 come into ! *amb] ( a dy+ *ri/ian1 come1 approa* 8 pill[1 & he> 8 holy language3 8,i am go+ up to heav51 & ,i long to be gone1 to be :]e my ,savi\r is4 ,:y are 8 *>iot-:eels s long a com+8 ,!n ) bo? arms /ret*$ up to heav51 ,i desire to be ) ,god4 ,i hope ,i am a s9c]e *ri/ian1 b ! meane/1 & ! mo/ unwor?y3 ,i "k ,i am a great s9n]2 b did n ,*ri/ come to save ! *ief ( s9n]s2 ,i hope ,i %all f9d acceptance 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,i h tru/$ 9 him1 & ,i h /rong consolation4 ,i h be5 look+ into my own he>t1 :at are my evid5ces = heav58 ,has n ! scripture said1 ,he t believe? %all n p]i%1 b %all h ev]la/+ life2 ,john iii4 #af4 ,n[1 accord+ to ! be/ k ,i h ( :at fai? is1 ,i d believe 9 ,*ri/1 & ,i %all h life ev]la/+4 ,does n ! scripture say1 ,he t hung]e? & ?ir/e? aft] righte\sness %all be satisfi$2 ,mat4 v4 #f4 ,surely ,i hung] & ?ir/ aft] x1 ,i desire to be holy1 ,i long to be con=mable to ,god1 & to be made m l him2 %all ,i n !n be satisfi$6 ,i love ,god1 ,i love ,*ri/1 ,i desire to love him m1 to be m l him1 & to s]ve him 9 heav5 )\t s94 ,i h fai?1 ,i h love1 ,i h rep5tance1 yet ,i boa/ n1 = ,i h no?+ ( myself1 ,i speak x all to ! hon\r ( ! grace ( ,god1 x is all grace2 ,i say !n1 ,i h fai?1 & rep5tance1 & love2 b fai? & rep5tance are all no?+ )\t ,*ri/2 x is he makes all acceptable to ! ,fa!r1 & ,i tru/ 9 him4 ,my fri5ds1 ,i h built on ?is f\ndation ,jesus ,*ri/1 he is inde$ ! only f\ndation3 ,h y n built on ! same f\ndation too8 ,?is is my hope4 ,is x n y\r hope also8 ,de> bro!r1 ,i %all see y at ! "r-h& ( ,*ri/3 ,!re ,i %all see our fri5ds t are gone a little be=e3 ,i %all be ) !m fir/ be=e y4 ,i ?ank y1 my fri5ds1 = all y\r (fices ( love2 y h pray$ ) me1 y h refre%$ me4 ,i love & hon\r y n[1 b ,i %all meet y 9 heav51 ,i g to my ,god & y\r ,god1 to my ,savi\r & y\r ,savi\r#db40 ,w\ld "o ?9k !re c\ld be s mu* pleasure 9 ! dy+ *amb] ( a belov$ fri5d8 ,surely ?is makes good ! words ( my text2 if we are *ri/ians1 dea? is ours4 ,o ?is is a div9e ent]ta9m5t t refre%es our spirits6 ,& :ile sorr[ trickles f our eyes = ! loss ( a dep>t+ *ri/ian-fri5d2 !re is a sympa?y ( joy t works p[]fully at ! he>t1 & ! heav5 )9 u breaks out & %9es ?r\gh our te>s4 ,!n1 ) a wondr\s mixture ( ! pa9ful & ! pleasant1 ) a sweet confusion ( pi\s passions1 we bid our dy+ bro!r1 8,f>ewell40 ,at su* a season z ?is1 our ?\ghts are l$ upw>d to heav51 & =w>d to ! great resurrection4 ,we op5 ! eye ( fai?1 & see ! holy s\l asc5d+ to ,god2 we behold ! weak & langui%+ body ris+ glori\s out ( ! grave1 %ak+ (f ! du/1 & putt+ on its immortality3 ,:ile our fai? att5ds ! _s ( our dep>t+ fri5d to heav51 we gr[ will+ & desir\s to be gone too2 & be+ br\ght s ne> to ! gates ( glory1 we w\ld fa9 take our leave ( mortal ?+s1 & accompany ! expir+ sa9t to ! joyful _w ( spirits4 ,! memory ( su* a sc5e1 & su* a h\r1 w dwell ^u our ?\ghts long1 & support our own hope ( victory1 :5 we %all be call$ to conflict ) ! same enemy4 ,hav+ su* a witness gone be=e u1 we %all n only run our race ) pati5ce1 ?r\gh all ! /ages ( x1 b f9i% our c\rse ) joy4 ,!re is a sacr$ c\rage d]iv$ _m times to a weak believ]1 by att5d+ ! la/ mom5ts ( a dy+ sa9t asc5d+ to ! upp] _w4 ,i 0 afraid ( dea?1 says a feeble *ri/ian1 till ,i saw my neighb\r die3 ,he 0 once a s9n] z well z ,i1 & he _h 8 imp]fections & fail+s 9 ?is life1 z ,i h m9e2 ,i humbly hope ,i h practis$ ! same rep5tance z he has done1 ,i h tru/$ 9 ! same ,savi\r1 ,i h v5tur$ my all ^u ! same gospel1 & travell$ on 9 ! same pa?3 surely !re is =giv5ess = me too2 surely ! /+ ( my dea? %all be tak5 away also2 &1 ?r\gh grace1 ,i %all jo9 9 8 triumph2 ,o dea? :]e is ?y /+8 ,o grave :]e is ?y victory2 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ee4 ,?is obs]vation has be5 mo/ glori\sly exemplifi$ 9 ! dea? ( m>tyrs3 ,:5 ! spectators t h be5 hea!ns1 or b almo/ *ri/ians1 h be5 /rangely animat$ to pr(ess ! gospel boldly1 :ile !y h se5 ! mo/ amaz+ c\rage ( ^! glori\s suff]]s = ,*ri/4 ,& ^? t h be5 d\btful & trembl+ believ]s1 ^: fai? 0 wav]+1 & :o 7 ready to let g _! pr(ession1 h v5tur$ ?r\gh blood & torm5ts1 & dea?1 ) a div9e resolution1 :5 !y h beheld ! m>tyrs meet ! same dea? & torm5ts ) a sacr$ brav]y ( s\l4 ,a multitude ( fe>ful *ri/ians may be animat$ & enc\rag$ to travel ?r\gh ! d>k valley1 & to cross ! cold flood ( dea?1 by ! example ( a s+le sa9t1 :o has pass$ t important h\r ) success & hon\r4 ,s y h se5 a flock ( %eep /& d\btful & delay+ on ! bank ( "s little brook2 b :5 ! fir/ & second h made _! way ?r\gh x1 ! re/ v5ture ov] 9 multitudes1 & leap ! dit* ) ! greate/ ease1 ! difficulty & ! dang] vani% at once1 :5 !y h se5 a =]unn] lead+ ! way4 ,?us x ha? be5 made evid5t 9 sev]al in/ances1 t ! dea? ( fell[-*ri/ians is ours4 ,x %all turn to our great advantage1 ?r\gh ! influ5ces ( ! gospel1 & ! ,_s ( grace1 :]e *ri/ians die l !mselves1 9 ! ex]cise ( a joyful hope4 ,x confirms our fai? 9 ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 x enc\rages our imitation ( _! holy life1 x makes e>? & ?is life less pleasant to u1 & heav5 m desirable1 & x in/ructs u h[ to die4 ,b if a sa9t g out ( ?is _w "u mu* d>kness & t]ror1 ?is is commonly to be suppos$ a div9e *a/isem5t = ! crim9al indulg5ce ( "s temptations1 or "s unwat*ful /eps he has tak5 9 ! c\rse ( 8 life2 = ,god w make 8 own p "k1 _m times by pa9ful exp]i5ce1 t x is an evil & bitt] ?+ to backslide & dep>t f him4 ,a wise & pi\s spectator ^u ?is occasion1 w take w>n+ by ! t]rors ( ! ,"l1 & by ! puni%m5t ( 8 fell[-*ri/ian1 to avoid t guilt1 & ^? crim9al indulg5ces1 :i* h provok$ ,god to leave 8 bro!r to d>kness1 ev5 9 ! h\r ( dea?3 ,& ?is may be a means to awak5 him to a mo/ wat*ful c\rse ( hol9ess1 le/ he fall "u ! same /rokes ( ang] f 8 heav5ly ,fa!r1 & suff] 8 displeasure 9 t awful mom5t1 :5 he w\ld mo/ e>ne/ly wi% = ! sweete/ s5se ( 8 love4 ,?us ,i h f9i%$ ! ?ird g5]al head1 & %ew$ t ! dea? ( ! sa9ts may be ri*ly improv$ to ! advantage ( ! liv+4 ,! ,recollection4--8,come1 my s\l1 :o art daily conv]s+ ) ! affairs & conc]ns ( life1 come n[1 & m$itate on ! "n ( dea?3 ,x is a "n t c>ries mu* t]ror 9 x to nature2 come1 & see :e!r ?\ can/ n d]ive a bless+ f x1 by ! in/ructions ( ! gospel1 & ! aids ( grace4 ,?\ ha/ he>d ! lessons t ! dea? ( mank9d 9 g5]al %\ld tea* !e3 ,enquire n[ :at ?\ ha/ le>n$ ( !m3 ,ha/ ?\ se5 ! vanity ( man z a mortal dy+ creature8 ,x is an easy matt] to say1 ,alas1 we mu/ all die3 ,b ha/ ?\ felt ! p5etrat+ =ce ( ?is tru?8 ,& does x influ5ce ?y :ole conduct8 ,art ?\ n /ill1 at e turn1 putt+ ?y confid5ce 9 "o creature or ano!r1 ^: brea? is 9 8 no/rils1 & ^: dea? disappo9ts ?y hope8 ,or ha/ ?\ remov$ ?y dep5dance f all creatures to ,god1 & fix$ ?y hope 9 him t lives = ev]8 ,o bless$ effect ( ! m$itation on dea?80 8,aga91 ,ha/ ?\ se5 ! he9\s evil ( s9 9 ! spread+ desolation t dea? has made ov] ?is l[] _w8 ,rememb] t x receiv$ its commission f ! ju/ice ( ,god1 almo/ six ?\s& ye>s ago1 & f 8 law :i* s9 _h brok53 ,! dreadful execution proce$s to ?is day1 & x w proce$ till !re be no s9n] ^u e>?4 ,s9 is ! spr+ ( all ?is havoc ( ! lives ( m54 ,x is s9 t has des]v$ all ^! trem5d\s executions ( wra?3 ,& yet1 ,o my s\l1 h[ (t5 ha/ ?\ indulg$ ?is mis*ief1 to play ab\t ?y bosom1 l a h>mless ?+6 ,come1 view ! dismal effects ( x1 9 ! dea? ( millions1 & le>n to hate & r5\nce x = ev]4 ,x is no small evil t c\ld awak5 ! indignation ( ,god at ?is rate1 & diffuse x s widely1 ov] s l>ge & s glori\s a "p ( 8 creation1 z ! :ole nature & race ( man4 8,aga91 ,i w\ld enquire1 has ! dea? ( mank9d taught me effectually1 t ,i mu/ %ortly die8 ,& h ,i be5 excit$1 to make a suitable provision = ?is awful & important h\r1 s9ce ,i mu/ n1 ,i _c escape x8 ,n only ! dea? ( mank9d 9 g5]al1 b ! dea? ( wick$ m5 may in/ruct me 9 "s useful lessons too4 ,"h ,i le>n h[ ,god rescues 8 *ildr5 f ! rage ( oppressors1 :5 he smites !m d[n to dea?1 & lays all _! fury sil5t 9 ! du/4 ,?us dea? itself becomes a deliv]] to ! sa9ts1 by de/roy+ _! cruel p]secutors4 ,i le>n also1 t :5 e>ly or sudd5 dea? has seiz$ a bold s9n]1 x is a l\d w>n+-^w to all 8 companions4 ,:5 ,i see su* t]rible examples 9 ! c\rse ( provid5ce1 let my s\l /& 9 awe & fe>4 8,& if ,god has di/+ui%$ me by 8 m]cy1 if he has p>don$ my guilt1 & sanctifi$ my corrupt nature1 if he has made me "o ( 8 own *ildr51 & prep>$ me = dy+1 :5 he summons o!rs away unp>don$1 unsanctifi$1 unprep>$1 let all my p[]s be excit$ to bless ! "n ( ! ,"l = 8 sav+ love4 ,i 0 also a *ild ( s9 & wra?1 b div9e grace has made ! diff]5ce4 ,x is grace t has snat*$ me f ! v br9k ( ! pit ( hell1 & is tra9+ me up = heav54 ,& :ile ,i adore ?y di/+ui%+ m]cy1 ,o my ,god1 to me1 ,i w\ld pity & pray = poor he$less & reg>dless s9n]s1 t are foll[+ "o ano!r 9 a dismal succession1 d[n to ! gates ( dea?4 ,o may _! eyes & s\ls be awak5$ 9 _! day ( life & hope1 le/ dea? seize !m1 & s5d !m f>!r d[n to ev]la/+ d>kness & despair6 ,b if su* lessons1 z ^!1 be d]iv$ f ! dea? ( s9n]s1 h[ mu* m b5efit may be drawn f ! dy+ h\rs ( a s9c]e *ri/ian1 especially if 8 he>t be /rong1 & 8 fai? lively6 8,"h1 ,i see ! gospel ( ,*ri/ 9 "s ( its p[] & glory1 :5 ,i see a *ri/ian "u all ! weaknesses & langui%+s ( nature1 meet+ dea? )\t t]ror1 & ov]com+ 8 la/ enemy by ! blood ( ! ,lamb4 ,i see ! sa9t all s]5e & peaceful1 ev5 9 ! agonies ( dy+ nature1 & amid/ ! sorr[s ( lam5t+ fri5ds4 ,he has heav5 9 view1 & he bids f>ewell to e>? ) holy joy3 ,%all ,i n imitate ! fai? & hol9ess ( 8 life1 :i* laid a f\ndation = s peaceful & glori\s a dea?8 ,d ,i n feel my s\l a little m wean$ f ! _w1 s9ce su* a pi\s fri5d has left x8 ,has n dea? lo/ "s ( its frightful appe>ances1 s9ce ,i h actually se5 x conqu]$8 ,d ,i n feel my he>t pant+ & brea?+ t[>d ! society above1 s9ce ,i h ano!r fri5d gone ?i!r8 ,does x n seem a m easy ?+ to me to lay d[n ?is tab]nacle1 to "p ) fle% & blood1 & to v5ture into ^? unse5 regions1 s9ce ,i h beheld my fell[-*ri/ian g be=e me8 ,he has made ! great & solemn exp]im5t1 & surely ,i %\ld h c\rage to foll[3 ,he has giv5 evid5t pro(1 t !re is a sacr$ p[] 9 ! gospel1 ! promises & ! grace ( ,*ri/1 to convey ! s\l safe ?r\gh ! d>k %ad[ ( dea?1 )\t surprise & con/]nation3 ,& has n my s\l ! same ri* enc\ragem5ts1 ! same promises ( grace1 & ! same gospel ( hope8 8,o my ,r$eem]1 & my ,"l1 he> a humble suppliant1 influ5ce my s\l by ?y ri* grace1 to keep my fai? awake1 my consci5ce undefil$1 & my evid5ces = heav5 ev] bright & cle>2 ,& :5 my appo9t$ h\r comes1 t solemn & f9al h\r1 let me die ! dea? ( ! righte\s1 & my dep>ture be l 82 ,num4 xxiii4 #aj4 ,is dea? an enemy to nature1 & does x c>ry t]ror 9 ! "n8 ,yet s9ce ?\ ha/ subdu$ ?is enemy1 & tak5 x captive1 to s]ve ! purposes ( ?y love1 s9ce ?\ ha/ numb]$ x1 & writt5 x d[n among ! possessions ( ?y p3 s9ce ?\ ha/ taught s _m ( ?y foll[]s to triumph ov] x2 let me also1 bless$ ,jesus1 let me be enabl$ to meet x ) holy =titude1 & a lively hope4 ,o let me foll[ ! foot/eps ( ! flock1 into ! _w ( spirits1 ) a sacr$ pleasure1 ?\gh x be ?r\gh a d>k passage4 ,& z ^?1 :o w5t be=e me1 h taught me to d>e to die1 s let my dy+ mom5ts enc\rage ^? :o come aft] me1 to v5ture into dea?1 at ?y call1 )\t t]ror & )\t reluctance40 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xli4 ,dea? ( ,mank9d1 ,sa9ts & ,s9n]s1 ,improv$4 ,has dea? su* va/ de/ruction made8 ,does e h\r increase ! dead8 ,"h ,i behold ! guilt ( s91 ,t br\ght ?is spread+ mis*ief 94 ,great ,god6 ,h[ awful & h[ j6 ,?y law1 t turns our fle% to du/6 ,o let me le>n h[ frail am ,i1 ,& all my life prep>e to die4 ,:5 impi\s wret*es yield _! brea?1 ,& g unp>don'd d[n to dea?1 ,awake my s\l1 adore ! grace2 ,t gave !e a rep5t+ space4 ,b :5 a sa9t ) *e>ful air ,meets 8 la/ foe1 & feels no fe>1 ,our fai?1 our hope1 & c\rage gr[2 ,we le>n to face ! tyrant too4 ,we c\ld r5\nce our all ?+s "h1 ,& wi% t mom5t w\ld appe>1 ,:5 we %all leave ?is _w & rise ,to meet ! joys above ! skies4 ,footnote #db3 ,^! are "s ( ! dy+ words ( ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,samuel ,rosewell1 :51 ) "s o!r fri5ds1 ,i w5t to visit him two days be=e 8 dea?1 & :i* ,i transcrib$ z soon z ,i came home1 by _! assi/ance4 ,,s]mon ,,xlii4 ,! ,dea? ( ,k9dr$ improv$4 #a ,,cor4 iii4 #bb4----,:e!r life or dea?1----all are y\rs4 ,happy & immortal _h ,adam be51 & all 8 *ildr51 if he _h n v5tur$ to break ! comm& ( 8 ,creator3 ,life _h be5 !irs 9 ! mo/ glori\s s5se ( x2 & dea? _h n be5 kn[n4 ,b :5 s9 ent]$ into ! _w1 dea? foll[$ close beh9d x1 accord+ to t j & solemn ?reat5+1 ,9 ! day ?\ eate/1 ?\ %alt surely die2 ,g54 ii4 #ag4 ,& :at a dismal havoc has ?is enemy made among/ ! inhabitants ( our _w6 ,x has /rew$ ! e>? ) c>cases1 & turn$ millions ( human bodies into du/ & corruption4 ,! v "n ( dea? spreads a t]ror ?r\gh all nature3 ,b z dreadful & =midable z x is 9 itself1 ! grace ( ,*ri/ makes a bless+ ( x1 & sanctifies x to ! advantage ( 8 own p4 ,9 ! =m] disc\rse on ?is subject1 we h le>n$ "s div9e lessons f dea?1 9 its wide/ ext5t ( dom9ion4 ,! dea? ( all mank9d yields "s special advantage to a sa9t3 ,he is taught to reap "s b5efit f ! dea? ( imp5it5t s9n]s1 ?\gh x c>ry along ) x1 su* a fe>ful tra9 ( att5dants1 & draw aft] x a long et]nity ( torm5ts4 ,he kn[s h[ to d]ive "s advantage f ! dea? ( 8 fell[-*ri/ians2 & :e!r !y die 9 ! joy ( fai?1 & s]5ity ( _s1 or :e!r _! sun sets 9 a cl\d1 & fe>s & d\bts att5d !m1 9 t important h\r1 /ill he is taught to pr(it by x4 ,9 ^! ?ree in/ances1 x appe>s t dea? is ours3 ,dea? is 9 ?is respect made ! treasure & prop]ty ( a *ri/ian1 z he is in/ruct$ to improve x1 to 8 own sacr$ int]e/1 & to ! welf>e ( 8 s\l4 ,we proce$ n[ to ! ,f\r? g5]al head1 & %all endeav\r to %ew h[ ! dea? ( our relations & k9dr$ 9 ! fle% %all turn to our b5efit4 ,i4 ,x %ews u ! empt9ess & insuffici5cy ( our de>e/ creat$ com=ts1 ( all bless+s t are n immortal4 ,we h lo/1 p]haps1 an inf]ior relation1 a son1 a daught]1 a nephew1 a pleas+ ent]ta9m5t & com=t ( life3 ,b dea? tells u1 x 0 a poor dy+ com=t1 a pretty piece ( brittle clay1 brok5 & dissolv$1 & m\ld]+ to ! du/4 ,our love & our grief1 x may be1 jo9 toge!r1 to recal ! pa/ days ( fondness & delight1 %ort-liv$ delight1 & empty va9 fondness1 t ends 9 te>s & long m\rn+8 ,we h lo/ a sup]ior relation1 or p]haps1 an equal1 a fa!r1 a wife1 a husb&1 or a bro!r3 ,we h lo/ a guide1 a support1 a help]1 a de> affectionate fri5d1 entirely lov+ & entirely belov$4 ,he 0 a k9d & skilful guide1 b dea? tea*es u ! insuffici5cy ( 8 guidance1 :o left u 9 ! mid-way1 & lets u travel ?r\gh all ! rema9+ "p ( ?is d>k wild]ness alone4 ,he has giv5 u sweet c\nsel & direction 9 days pa/1 b he c n[ direct u no m1 we c consult him no m3 ,^? lips ( advice1 on :i* we hung1 are clos$ & sil5t 9 dea?3 ,t voice w be he>d no m3 ,we mu/ walk )\t ?is c\nsellor all ! re/ ( our way1 be x nev] s long1 & nev] s dang]\s4 ,he 0 our help]1 & our support "u daily difficulties2 b x 0 a weak support1 t c\ld n /& itself1 :5 dea? %ook him3 ,a poor help]1 & a sorry def5ce1 t c\ld n resi/ ! p[]s ( disease & mortality1 nor def5d himself f ! assaults ( dea?4 ,he 0 a fri5d1 & a fai?ful "o too2 b x 0 a feeble1 a fail+ fri5d1 ev5 9 ! mid/ ( 8 love & fai?fulness2 = he 0 call$ away1 & con/ra9$ to dep>t f u 9 a d>k & sorr[ful m9ute1 & ha? left u to m\rn alone4--,he c\ld n abide ) u a mom5t beyond 8 summons2 he =sook u :ile we 7 dr[n$ 9 grief1 & c\ld give u no m consolation4 ,our fa!rs :]e are !y8 ,our prophets1 our in/ructors1 our guides1 & help]s are gone d[n to ! l& ( sil5ce1 !y lie asleep 9 ! du/ & d>kness2 ,ze*4 i4 #e4 ,?us dea? is made ( advantage to u1 ev5 :5 x /rikes u 9 s t5d] a "p3 ,= x tea*es u ?is sacr$ lesson1 h[ va9 & empty are all our hopes 9 creatures6 ,! d>t ( dea? is l a p5 ( iron 9 8 h&1 & he writes empt9ess & vanity on e fri5d1 on e relative t he takes f our family1 f our side1 f our bosom3 ,he writes x 9 deep & pa9ful *>act]s1 & holds our s\ls to ! solemn lesson4 ,! same tru? /&s writt5 9 _m a "p ( ! book ( ,god1 9 div9e & gold5 lett]s2 b p]haps1 we w\ld nev] h le>n$ x1 _h n dea? copi$ x out = u 9 lett]s ( blood4 ,,ii4 ,! dea? ( our k9dr$ drives u to a m imm$iate & con/ant dep5dance on ,god4 ,:5 ! /ream is cut (f1 :at %\ld we d b run to ! f\nta98 ,if ! />s vani%1 we seek ! sun-beams4 ,& ,o may ! sun arise1 & %9e ^u our s\ls ) gr[+ light & com=t z ! />s disappe>6 ,:ile our fri5ds or k9dr$ 7 alive1 we made !m our refuge 9 e di/ress2 we h tru/$ 9 !m p]haps too mu*2 we h liv$ too mu* ^u !m1 ) ! neglect ( ,god4 ,a p>5t1 a bro!r1 or p]haps a de>] relative2 ^! 7 our high t[]1 our def5ce1 our sun1 & our %ield3 ,^! assum$ t /ation 9 our he>ts1 & t high place 9 our e/eem1 :i* is due to ,god only4 ,b1 :5 ?is t[] is batt]$ d[n to du/1 :5 ! %ield ( clay is brok5 to pieces1 & ?is dim & feeble sun turn$ into d>kness1 !n we make ,god alone our sun1 our %ield1 & our high t[] ( def5ce4 ,!n we se>* out e>ne/ly1 :at k9d & condesc5d+ *>act]s1 & relations ,god has assum$ 9 8 ^w2 & we read & survey ! graci\s titles ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ) new & unkn[n delight4 ,h any ( y lo/ y\r e>?ly p>5ts8 ,!n y read ) pleasure ^? words ( ! ,psalmi/1 ,if my fa!r or my "m =sake me1 z !y mu/ d at ! h\r ( dea?1 !n ! ,"l w take me up2 ,ps4 xxvii4 #aj4 ,& y rejoice 9 t glori\s promise1 ,be ye sep>ate f idols1 sai? ! ,"l2 t is1 sep>ate y\rselves f ! s9ful practices ( ! _w1 & ,i w receive y1 & ,i w be a ,fa!r to y1 & ye %all be my sons & my daught]s1 sai? ! ,"l ,almighty2 #b ,cor4 vi4 #ag1 #ah4 ,has dea? ent]$ into a family1 & tak5 ! head1 ! husb& away8 ,! words ( ,isaiah gr[ sweet] ?an ev]2 ,is4 liv4 #e4 ,?y ,mak] is ?y ,husb&1 ! ,"l ( ,ho/s is 8 "n1 ev5 ! ,god ( ! :ole e>?4 ,are ! wid[s & ! fa!rless *ildr5 9 dang] ( oppression1 because !y h lo/ _! def5d]8 ,!y run to ! lxviii4 ,ps4 & live ^u ! #e? v]se ( x2 ,a ,fa!r ( ! fa!rless1 & a ,judge ( ! wid[s1 is ,god 9 8 holy habitation4 ,is a bro!r summon$ away by ! /roke ( dea?8 ,b ! ,"l ,jesus is alive /ill3 ,he t took fle% & blood ^u him1 t he might be made l ! re/ ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 ,he is n a%am$ to call !m bre?r52 ,heb4 ii4 #aa4 ,?is is a bro!r t 0 born = ! day ( our adv]sity2 ?is is ! fri5d t /icks clos] ?an a bro!r1 & abides ) u :5 a bro!r dep>ts1 accord+ to ! expression ( ! wise man2 ,prov4 xvii4 #ag4 & xviii4 #bd4 ,?us ! names1 & *>act]s1 & relations ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 & ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 acquire a new sweetness1 & appe> ) great] love & glory 9 !m1 at ! dea? ( our e>?ly relatives4 ,!re is _m a *ri/ian c speak feel+ly1 & say1 8,nev] did ,i live s mu* ^u my ,god1 ,i nev] knew nor lov$ my ,savi\r s well1 nev] conv]s$ s mu* ) 8 ^w1 nev] did ,i f9d su* sweetness 9 8 names1 nor 8 promises1 nor su* pleasure 9 secret conv]se ) him1 z ,i h done s9ce ! day ,i lo/ su* a fri5d1 or su* a de> relation by ! /roke ( dea?3 ,i h le>n$ n[ to put no tru/ 9 creatures2 = _! brea? goe? =?1 & t v day _! ?\ghts ( k9dness p]i%2 ,ps4 cxlvi4 #c-h4 ,n[ refuge fails me1 no man seems to be conc]n$ = me1 s9ce ! dea? ( su* a fri5d2 ,i say1 !re=e1 to my ,god1 ?\ art my refuge2 ,ps4 cxlii4 #d1 #e40 ,,iii4 ,! dea? ( our de>e/ fri5ds calls u to a noble trial ( our love to ,god1 & our submission to 8 sov]eignty4 ,human nature inde$ is afraid ( trials2 b :5 ! pres5t aids ( div9e grace give u ! victory1 !n bless$ is ! man t endure? temptation2 = :5 he is tri$1 he %all receive ! cr[n ( life1 :i* ! ,"l ha? promis$ to !m t love him2 ,james i4 #ab4 ,& ^u ?is acc\nt1 he exhorts *ri/ians 9 ! second v]se1 to a v sublime & difficult practice1 ,my bre?r51 c\nt x all joy :5 ye fall into div]s temptations1 kn[+ ?is1 t ! trial ( y\r fai? worke? pati5ce1 & if x endures ! trial1 x w be f\nd unto praise1 & hon\r1 & glory1 at ! appe>+ ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 #a ,pet4 i4 #g4 ,:5 ,god s5ds 8 mess5g] ( dea?1 & takes a de> & belov$ creature f our arms1 or our bosom1 ! div9e "q is l t ( our ,"l to ,pet]1 ,simon1 love/ ?\ me8 ,john xxi4 #ae-ag4 ,*ri/ian1 love/ ?\ me m ?an ?\ love/ ?is creature8 ,art ?\ will+ to resign ?is com=t at my call8 ,ha/ ?\ n giv5 ?yself to me1 & does ?y he>t refuse to give up ?y son1 ?y bro!r1 or ?y de>e/ fri5d8 ,ha/ ?\ n call$ me ?y sov]eign8 ,i am come n[ to enquire into ?y s9c]ity4 ,do/ ?\ resign ?y mo/ belov$ objects to my disposal8 ,i gave up my ,son to dea? = y2 & h y any ?+ s de> to y z my ,son 0 to me8 ,:at says y\r he>t 9 answ] to ^! solemn que/ions8 ,d y love me above all ?+s1 or no8 ,is y\r w b[$ d[n to my foot8 ,c y n[ repeat f y\r v s\ls ! same language1 9 :i* y h (t5 address$ me 9 y\r closets1 & 9 my sanctu>y1 8,i am ?9e1 ,"l1 ,i am ?9e2 all t ,i h is ?9e80 ,or d y murmur & qu>rel at my provid5ce1 :5 ,i s5d my s]vant dea? to y\r h\se1 to try :e!r ^! pr(essions ( y\rs 7 s9c]e or no8 ,happy ! *ri/ian t comes (f ) hon\r 9 ?is h\r ( trial1 & :o c say he>tily1 ,"l1 ,i resign :at ?\ dem&e/1 & am angry ) myself t ,i %\ld f9d s mu* reluctance 9 my he>t1 to surr5d] any ?+ at ! call ( ,god6 ,:at a %9+ evid5ce ( our s9c]ity is obta9$ at su* a season8 ,:at a noble pro( ( our supreme love to ,god8 ,& x %all be record$ 9 heav5 = our hon\r1 & produc$ 9 ! day ( ! ,"l ,jesus8 ,!re is no?+ 9 all ! hi/ory ( ,abraham1 ! fa!r ( ! fai?ful1 t gives him a m %9+ "* on e>?1 or1 p]haps1 9 heav51 ?an t he gave up 8 son ,isaac1 at ! comm& ( ,god1 & took ! wood1 & ! fire1 & ! knife1 9 8 h&1 & devot$ 8 belov$1 8 only son to dea?2 ?\gh x 0 9 a way s t]ribly pa9ful & s %ock+ to nature1 t he himself mu/ be ! execution]4 ,he _h (f]$ ! preci\s sacrifice already 9 8 he>t1 :5 ! angel ( ! ,"l came d[n & /opp$ 8 h&3 ,n[ ,i "k t ?\ fe>e/ ,god1 & ,i "k t ?\ love/ him too1 see+ ?\ ha/ n )held ?y son1 ?y only son f me2 ,g5 xxii4 #i-ab4 ,?us ! dea? ( ! de>e/ relation turns greatly to our advantage1 :5 x gives u s bright an evid5ce ( our own graces1 & assures u t we are he>ty lov]s ( ,god4 ,,iv4 ,! dea? ( a belov$ relative1 has (t5 wr\ght = ! good ( a sa9t1 :5 ! long & pa9ful sorr[ :i* has att5d$ x1 has %ewn u h[ dang]\s a ?+ x 0 to love a creature too well4 8,o6 ,:at a w\nd d ,i feel at my he>t1 says a *ri/ian1 s9ce ! dea? ( s ne> a relation3 ,x pa9s me all ! day3 ,x fills my eyes ) te>s1 & =bids my re/ 9 ! night3 ,i am s tr\bl$ t ,i _c sleep3 ,x unfits me = ! pres5t duties ( life1 & hangs too heavy ^u me1 9 ! mid/ ( ! duties ( religion4 ,surely1 t creature dwelt too ne> my he>t1 & 0 jo9$ 9 too close a union1 s9ce my he>t ble$s & sm>ts s long aft] ! p>t+ /roke4 ,let me wat* my affections = "t to come1 & set a gu>d ^u my love1 t x nev]1 nev] tie my s\l s fa/ to a creature aga94 ,come d[n1 bless$ ,savi\r1 & take fa/] hold ( my he>t2 let ?y own h& heal ! w\nd t dea? has made1 & let ?y m]cy p>don ! guilt ( my excessive creature-love3 ,dwell ?\ 9 my s\l1 my ,"l & my ,god1 & fill up all ! unhappy & pa9ful vacancy3 ,keep my affections = ev] true to !e1 & let my love to !e be supreme & unrivall$2 nor let ! s(t] passions ( my nature w&] & lose !mselves among/ creatures aga91 le/ !y contract new guilt3 le/ !y provoke !e to repeat ! same sm>t+ trag$y1 & to r5ew ^! sc5es ( m\rn+40 ,v4 ,! dea? ( our k9dr$ is = our advantage1 :5 x awak5s u to review our own conduct t[>d !m1 :e!r we h behav$ aright or no1 & :5 x quick5s our duty to surviv+ relatives4 ,:ile !y are alive1 & pres5t ) u1 our neglect ( duty t[>ds !m does n s soon /rike our consci5ces2 b :5 ! /roke ( dea? divides !m f u 9 ?is _w = ev]1 we are ready !n to be?9k ourselves1 :e!r our c>riage t[>d !m has be5 j & k9d3 ,& if our enquiry f9ds out our guilt1 our he>ts are t5d] at t season1 & we soon yield to ! conviction4 8,did ,i pay t duty to a fa!r1 :i* he well des]v$1 & :i* ,god requir$8 ,did ,i treat a "m ) t filial affection1 & submissive t5d]ness t became a *ild8 ,did ,i pay t j def]5ce & hon\r to ! c\nsels & advice ( my p>5ts z ,i %\ld h done8 ,did ,i treat my si/]s ) t dec5t affection & respect t became me8 ,& did ,i ex]cise bro!rly love t[>d all my equal relatives8 ,or has my conduct be5 undutiful1 unk9d1 & unbecom+80 ,& especially if we h ?is to *>ge ourselves )1 t we took no c>e = ! welf>e ( ! s\ls ( ^? t are dead4 ,su* ?\ghts z ^! w hang heavy ab\t ! he>t1 & press h>d ^u ! consci5ce 9 t day4 8,did ,i n see my *ild or my bro!r walk 9 ! ways ( s93 & yet did ,i ev] give him a h9t ( 8 dreadful dang]8 ,did ,i fe> t he 0 a /rang] to ! grace ( ,god1 & yet did ,i n neglect to invite him to receive ! gospel8 ,_h ,i n reason to "q :e!r he 0 a s9c]e conv]t or no8 ,b h[ little h ,i done t[>d 8 conv]sion8 8,or if he 0 ev] conc]n$ ab\t ! affairs ( 8 s\l1 & awak5$ & ?\ghtful ab\t dea? & hell1 did ,i direct him 9 ! way ( peace8 ,did ,i endeav\r to lead him to ,jesus ! ,savi\r8 ,or did ,i let him g on )\t in/ruction1 & )\t com=t1 till dea? laid its cold h&s ^u him1 & he plung$ into ! et]nal _w at a m\rnful unc]ta9ty8 ,o my he>t6 my he>t6 ,! angui% ( x pa9s me beyond :at ,i am able to be>4 ,o t ,i c\ld recal my bro!r1 or my son f ! grave6 ,h[ w\ld ,i foll[ him ) c\nsels & intreaties8 ,& nei!r give him nor myself any re/1 till ,i _h good hope1 ?r\gh grace1 t he _h fl$ = refuge to lay hold on ,*ri/ & 8 salvation4 ,i w\ld nev] be at ease1 nor w\ld ,i cease plead+ = him at ! ?rone ( grace1 till ,i _h f\nd "s evid5ces ( a new nature 9 him1 & a *ange ( he>t f s9 to rep5tance & hol9ess4 8,or suppose my dep>t$ relative 0 a true *ri/ian1 :at did ,i d t[>d ! increase ( 8 fai?8 ,did ,i ev] allure him to holy conv]sation8 ,did ,i take occasion n[ & !n to introduce religi\s disc\rse8 ,did ,i conv]se ) him ev] ab\t ! matt]s ( our common salvation1 t z iron %>p5s iron1 s we might h quick5$ ea* o!rs zeal & love1 & help$ ea* o!r onw>d 9 our way to heav58 8,surely ,i h f\nd myself too guilty1 9 "s ( ^! in/ances4 ,=give my crim9al neglig5ce1 ,o my ,god1 & ?r\gh ?y grace1 ,i w apply myself to d\ble dilig5ce1 ) reg>d to my relatives t yet survive3 ,i w enquire1 z f> z x is prop]1 into ! /ate ( _! s\ls3 ,i w seek ! mo/ p[]ful & ! k9de/ me?ods1 to awak5 ! ?\ghtless s9n]s among/ !m2 & ,i w /udy1 & pray1 & ask ,god :at ,i %all say to make a deep impression ^u _! he>ts3 ,& ?\gh ,i h no (fice 9 ! *ur*1 yet :at ,i h le>n$ !re1 ,i w talk ov] at home3 ,i w prea* ,*ri/ crucifi$1 & all 8 gospel to !m1 z ,god %all give me prop] opportunity4 ,i w conv]se m freely ) my pi\s k9dr$ ab\t ! ?+s ( ,god1 & le>n _! inw>d s5tim5ts ( religion & exp]im5tal godl9ess4 ,?us w ,i br+ holy disc\rse into ! p>l\r & ! *amb]2 & e s\l 9 my h\se %all be a witness ( my endeav\rs to promote ! et]nal welf>e ( ^? t are ne> me40 ,n[ :5 ! dea? ( a ne> relation atta9s su* an end z ?is1 & raises our rep5tance & holy zeal at ?is rate1 we _c d\bt b t we receive s5sible advantage by x4 ,,vi4 ,! dea? ( our fri5ds1 :o 7 truly religi\s1 incl9es u to review _! in/ructions & _! virtues1 & sets !m be=e our eyes1 9 a fre% & lively mann]1 to influ5ce our own practice4 ,we are too ready to =get _! advice1 :ile !y are liv+ & daily pres5t ) u1 & we take too little notice ( ^? virtues1 9 :i* !y 7 em95t4 ,we beheld _! humility t[>d ,god & m51 _! condesc5sion to _! inf]iors1 _! love & he>ty fri5d%ip t[>d _! equals1 & _! sweetness ( temp] t[>d all ar\nd !m4 ,we beheld x1 & p]haps we lov$ & hon\r$ !m = x2 b we took b little pa9s to copy aft] !m4 ,we saw _! pity to ! poor & ! mis]able1 _! *>ity to p]sons ( diff]5t sects & s5tim5ts 9 religion2 _! read9ess to =give ^? t (f5d$ !m1 & _! good-w & oblig+ c>riage to all m54 ,!re 0 a beauty & lovel9ess 9 ?is conduct1 t r5d]$ !m amiable inde$1 b h[ little h we transcrib$ ( _! example1 ei!r into our he>ts or our lives8 ,we obs]v$ _! con/ant t5d]ness ( consci5ce1 _! devotion t[>d ,god1 & _! zeal = ! hon\r ( ,*ri/1 & 8 gospel 9 ! _w4 ,o t we _h made ^! graces ! matt] ( our imitation6 ,:at c we d n[ m to hon\r _! memory1 ?an to speak1 & live1 & act l !m8 ,x may be we h got _! pictures drawn by "s skilful h&1 & _! images hang r\nd u 9 _! be/ lik5ess1 z t5d] memorials ( :at we once enjoy$1 to give u n[ & !n a melan*oly delight1 & awak5 9 u ! pleas+ sadness ( love4 ,^! we call our mo/ preci\s pieces ( furniture1 & our he>ts rate !m at an uncommon price4 ,b x w\ld be mu* ri*] furniture = our s\ls1 to h ! be/ lik5ess ( our pi\s pr$ecessors & k9dr$ copi$ out !re4 ,let u n[ & !n reflect :at 7 _! peculi> virtues1 & ! rem>kable graces t adorn$ !m2 & if we c\ld imag9e ! _s ( ea* ( !m to look d[n ^u u1 ?r\gh ^? eyes :i* ! p5cil has s well imitat$1 & to speak ?r\gh ^? lips1 ea* ( !m w\ld say1 9 ! language ( ! s(te/ & mo/ sacr$ affection2 ,be ye foll[]s ( me z de> *ildr51 s f> z ,i 0 a foll[] ( ,*ri/4 ,& ?is ?\ght ,i w\ld m especially impress on ^? :o 7 mo/ unhappily neglig5t ( ! pi\s c\nsel ( _! ance/ors1 or ran c\nt] to _! holy advice & example 9 _! life-"t4 8,i 0 too reg>dless1 may a "y *ri/ian say1 ( ! wise & weighty say+s ( my fa!r deceas$1 !y return n[ ^u my ?\ghts1 ) a fre% & liv+ influ5ce4 ,i h be5 too ready to neglect :at a k9d "m taught me2 b ! in/ructions t ,i receiv$ f h] dy+ lips1 _h su* an air ( solemnity & t5d]ness 9 !m1 t !y h made a deep impression ^u my he>t2 & ,i hope ,i %all nev] =get !m4 ,! prud5t & pi\s rules t my eld] relations h (t5 set be=e me1 recur to my ?\ghts ) d\ble efficacy s9ce _! dea?3 ,i %all he> !m speak no m1 ,i %all see _! holy examples no m3 ,i w ga!r up ! fragm5ts ( _! religi\s c\nsels1 & make !m ! rule ( my conduct3 ,i am w ell assur$ _! s\ls are happy1 & by ! grace ( ,god ,i w tread 9 _! /eps1 till ,i arrive at ^? bless$ regions1 :]e ,i hope to meet !m40 ,?is ?\ght leads me on to ! la/ in/ance ( b5efit :i* we d]ive f ! dea? ( our k9dr$ 9 ! fle%4 ,,vii4 ,! dea? ( de> & ne> relations calls our ?\ghts 9 a m p[]ful & s5sible mann]1 to conv]se ) ! grave & et]nity4 ,:5 our neighb\rs1 or our common acqua9tance die1 we att5d ! fun]al1 & ca/ an eye into ! grave2 we sp5d a ?\ght or two on ! pit ( corruption1 & ! m\ld]+ du/3 ,we awak5 a m$itation or two on ?+s heav5ly & ! _w to come2 & we return quickly1 & busily to ?is _w aga93 ,b :5 ,god s5ds dea? into our *amb]s1 & x makes a slaught] !re1 x awak5s u m effectually f a dr[sy frame1 & x nails our ?\ghts d[n to our mo/ important & ev]la/+ conc]ns4 8,"p ( me is gone to ! du/ already1 x is n long ere ! surviv+ "p %all g also4 ,dea? has smitt5 ! desire ( my eyes1 & ! p>tn] ( my joys1 x w /rike me ere long1 & am ,i ready80 ,?is ?\ght dwells ^u ! he>t ( a true *ri/ian at su* a season1 & :ile ! ,_s ( ,god assi/s ! "w1 x is n 9 ! p[] ( all ! trifles 9 ?is e>? to bani% ! holy ?\ght1 & c>nalize ! m9d aga94 ,z :5 a man is seiz$ ) ! dead palsy1 or has a limb cut (f1 & buri$ 9 ! du/1 h[ s5sibly does ?is awak5 9 him ! ?\ght ( dea? & futurity8 8,! s5t5ce ( dea? is begun to be execut$ on me already1 & ! :ole execution w be quickly fulfill$2 x is "t n[ to be ready1 = dea? is 9 good e>ne/1 & has begun 8 "w40 ,& if our dep>t$ relative 7 a *ri/ian inde$1 & gave u com=table hope 9 8 dea?1 !n x leads our ?\ghts naturally to heav51 & mo/ p[]fully t\*es ! spr+s ( our heav5ly hopes4 ,x raises our pi\s wi%es to ! upp] _w & we say1 z ,?omas did at ! dea? ( ,laz>us1 ,let u g1 t we may die ) him2 ,john xi4 #af4 ,let u g to our ,god & our holy k9dr$1 & enjoy _! bett] pres5ce !re4 ,let u n sorr[ = ! dead1 z ^? t m\rn )\t hope2 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #ac4 b look upw>d to ?+s unse51 & =w>d to ! great ris+-day1 & rejoice 9 ! promis$ & future glories t are beyond life & "t4 ,e de> relative t dies & leaves u1 gives u "o motive m to be will+ to die3 ,_! dea? furni%es u ) "o new allurem5t t[>d heav51 & breaks (f "o ( ! fett]s & bonds t ti$ u d[n to ?is e>?4 ,alas6 we are ti$ too fa/ to ^! e>?ly tab]nacles1 ^! prisons ( fle% & blood4 ,we are atta*$ too mu* to fle% & blood /ill1 ?\gh we f9d !m su* pa9ful & su* s9ful companions4 ,we love to t>ry 9 ?is _w too well1 ?\gh we meet ) s _m wean+ /rokes to divide our he>ts f x4 ,o x is good to live m at a loose f e>?1 t we may be ready = ! p>t+ h\r3 ,let u n be angry ) ! sov]eign h& ( ,god t breaks "o bond aft] ano!r2 ?\gh ! /rokes be pa9ful1 yet !y loos5 our spirits f ?is cottage ( clay1 !y tea* u to practise a flight heav5-w>d 9 holy m$itations & dev\t brea?+s2 & we le>n to say1 ,h[ long1 ,o ,"l1 h[ long8 ,! ,recollection4--8,h any ( u lately felt su* p>t+ /rokes z ^!8 ,h we lo/ any ( our belov$ k9dr$8 ,god calls ^u u n[1 & enquires1 ,:at h y le>n$ ( ^! div9e lessons8 ,i w\ld ask myself ?is day1 ,h ,i se5 ! empt9ess & ! insuffici5cy ( creatures1 & recall$ my hope & confid5ce f e ?+ b5ea? & beside ,god8 ,h ,i pa/ ?r\gh ?is solemn h\r ( trial well1 & %ewn my supreme love to ,god1 & my mo/ entire submission to 8 sov]eignty1 by resign+ s de> a com=t at 8 dem&8 ,h ,i be5 taught by ! inw>d pa9 :i* ,i felt at p>t+1 & by ! sm>t :i* /ill rema9s1 h[ dang]\s a ?+ x is to love a creature too well8 ,h ,i duly consid]$ my pa/ conduct t[>d my relations deceas$1 & does x improve itself to my consci5ce at ! review8 ,or h ,i f\nd matt] = self-condemnation & rep5tance8 ,h ,i treasur$ up ! memory ( _! virtues 9 my he>t1 & set !m be=e me z ! copy ( my life8 ,h my ?\ghts foll[$ ! s\l ( my de> dep>t$ fri5d1 & trac$ x ) pleasure to ! _w ( bless$ spirits2 & does my own s\l seem to fix its hope & joy !re1 & to dwell !re above8 ,are my ?\ghts become m spiritual & heav5ly8 ,d ,i live m z a bord]] on ! o!r _w1 s9ce a piece ( me is gone ?i!r8 ,& am ,i ready = ! summons1 if x %\ld come be=e to-morr[80 8,happy *ri/ian1 :o has be5 taught by ! ,_s ( grace to improve ! dea? ev5 ( ! de>e/ relative to s div9e an advantage6 ,! words ( my text are !n fulfill$ exp]im5tally 9 y3 ,dea? is y\rs3 ,dea? itself is made a "p ( y\r treasures4 ,! p>t+ /roke is pa9ful inde$1 b x c>ries a bless+ 9 x too2 = x has promot$ y\r heav5ly & et]nal int]e/40 ,am54 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xlii4 ,dea? ( ,k9dr$ improv$4 ,mu/ fri5ds & k9dr$ drop & die8 ,mu/ help]s be )drawn8 ,:ile sorr[1 ) a weep+ eye1 ,c\nts up our com=ts gone4 ,be ?\ our com=t1 mighty ,god1 ,our help] & our fri5d3 ,nor leave u1 9 ?is dang'r\s road1 ,till all our trials end4 ,o may our feet pursue ! way1 ,our pi\s fa!rs l$8 ,:ile love & holy zeal obey ,! c\nsels ( ! dead4 ,let u be wean'd f all bel[2 ,let hope our grief dispel2 ,dea? w invite our s\ls to g1 ,:]e our be/ k9dr$ dwell4 ,,s]mon ,,xliii4 ,dea? a ,bless+ to ! ,sa9ts4 #a ,,cor4 iii4 #bb4--,:e!r life or dea?1--all are y\rs4 ,we h already se5 _m div9e com=ts1 & a ri* v>iety ( bless+s d]iv$ f ! =midable "n ( ,,dea?3 ,"o w\ld sc>ce h ?\ght t a ^w ( s mu* t]ror %\ld h ev] be5 capable ( yield+ s mu* sweetness2 b ! gospel ( ,*ri/ is a spr+ ( wond]s3 ,x has consecrat$ all ! t]rible ?+s 9 nature1 ev5 dea? itself1 & e ?+ beside s91 to ! b5efit ( ! sa9t4 ,dea?1 9 all its appe>ances1 may furni% ! m9d ( a believ] ) "s sacr$ lesson ( tru? or hol9ess4 ,:5 x appe>s 9 ! ext5t ( its dom9ion1 & br++ all mank9d d[n to ! du/2 :5 x lays hold on an imp5it5t s9n]1 & fills 8 fle% & s\l ) agonies2 :5 x assaults a sa9t1 & is conqu]$ by fai?2 :5 x makes a wide ravage among our acqua9tance1 :5 x ent]s into our families1 & takes away our ne> & de> relatives f ! mid/ ( u1 /ill ! *ri/ian may reap "s div9e advantage by x4 ,b c our own dea? be ev] turn$ into a bless+ too8 ,nature ?9ks x h>d to le>n su* a /range lesson z ?is1 & has mu* ado to be p]suad$ to believe x4 ,h[ dismal are its att5dants to fle% & blood6 ,:at langui%+s ( ! body6 ,:at pa9ful agonies6 ,:at trembl+s & convulsions 9 nature frequ5tly att5d ! dy+ h\r ev5 ( ! be/ ( *ri/ians6 ,c t be a bless+ :i* turns ?is active & beautiful eng9e ( ! body into loa?some clay2 :i* closes ^! eyes 9 long d>kness1 & deprives u ( e s5se8 ,c dea? become a bless+ to u1 :i* cuts u (f f all conv]se ) ! sun & moon1 & t ri* v>iety ( s5sible objects :i* furni% out su* delightful sc5es all ar\nd u1 & ent]ta9 ! :ole animal creation8 ,c t be a bless+ :i* divides asund] ^? two intimate fri5ds1 ! fle% & ! _s1 t s5ds "o ( !m to ! noisome prison ( ! grave1 & hurries away ! o!r into unkn[n regions8 ,yes1 ! gospel ( ,*ri/ has p[] & grace en\gh 9 x to take (f all ^! gloomy appe>ances f dea?1 & to illum9ate ! d>ke/ side ( x ) v>i\s lu/re4 ,s ! sun pa9ts ! faire/ col\rs ^u ! blacke/ cl\d1 & :ile ! ?ick d>k %[] is desc5d+ x ent]ta9s our eyes ) all ! beauties ( ! ra9-b[2 a mo/ glori\s type & seal ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 t c give a pleas+ aspect to dea? itself1 & spread light & pleasure ov] ! d>ksome grave4 ,if we are believ]s 9 ,*ri/1 dea? is ours z well z life4 ,^! two contr>y /ates may ea* ( !m d]ive peculi> b5efits f ! new cov5ant4 ,! *ri/ian may be taught s to value & improve life1 t he may be n only pati5t1 b *e>ful & ?ankful 9 ! cont9uance ( x4 ,?is has be5 made evid5t 9 a l>ge disc\rse already3 ,& yet x mu/ be confess$1 t ! advantages :i* dea? br+s to a believ] are /ill great] & m glori\s1 & ?is w appe> 9 ! foll[+ p>ticul>s3 ,i4 ,dea? f9i%es our /ate ( lab\r & trial1 & puts u 9 possession ( ! cr[n & ! prize4 ,/4 ,paul 0 appo9t$ to die by ! sword ( ,n]o1 & to end 8 lab\rs & 8 race 9 blood2 yet he rejoices to ?9k t 8 race 0 j at an end1 & triumphs 9 view ( ! glori\s recomp5ce2 #b ,tim4 iv4 #g1 #h4 ,i h f\ght ! good fight1 ,i h f9i%$ my c\rse1 ,i h kept ! fai?1 h5ce=? is laid up = me a cr[n ( righte\sness4 ,!re is a voice f heav5 t proclaims ! dead happy2 ^u ?is acc\nt1 t _! toil & fatigue is come to an end4 ,rev4 xiv4 #ac4 ,bless$ are ! dead t die 9 ! ,"l1 = !y re/ f _! lab\rs1 & _! works foll[ !m2 t is1 ! prize ( ev]la/+ happ9ess :i* ,*ri/ has promis$ to 8 lab\r+ sa9ts4 ,rev4 ii4 #aj4 ,be ?\ fai?ful unto dea?1 & ,i w give !e a cr[n ( life4 ,s ! we>y travell] c\nts ! la/ h\r ( ! day ! be/2 = x f9i%es ! fatigue & toil ( ! day1 & br+s him to 8 re/+-place4 ,s ! soldi] rejoices 9 ! la/ field ( battle2 he fights ) ! prize ( glory 9 8 eye1 & ends ! w> ) c\rage1 pleasure1 & victory4 ,,ii4 ,dea? frees u = ev] f all our errors & mi/akes1 & br+s u into a _w ( glori\s k & illum9ation4 ,! vale ( dea? is a d>k passage inde$1 b x leads into ! regions ( p]fect light4 ,n[ we "k b 9 "p1 says ! apo/le2 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #ab4 ,n[ we see b ?r\gh a glass d>kly1 !n we %all see ,god & our ,savi\r face to face1 & "k !m ev5 z we are kn[n2 n 9 ! same degree ( p]fection inde$1 b accord+ to our measure & capacity1 we %all "k !m1 9 a way ( vision1 or imm$iate sight1 z ,god kn[s 8 creatures1 z "o man kn[s 8 fri5d1 ^: face he beholds ) 8 eyes2 or z "o _s kn[s ano!r1 by "s unkn[n ways ( p]ception :i* belong to spirits4 ,o :at a new & unspeakable pleasure w x be to ! disciples ( ,*ri/1 & ! m9i/]s ( ! gospel1 t h be5 tir$ & worn out 9 t$i\s controv]sies 9 ?is _w1 & sorely p]plex$ among/ ! difficult passages ( scripture1 :5 !y %all arrive at t region ( light & glory1 :]e ! d>knesses ( ! m9d %all be all scatt]$1 ! veil %all be tak5 (f f sacr$ ?+s1 & d\bts & difficulties %all vani% = ev]6 ,alas6 ,:at desolation & mis*ief has ! noise & clam\r ( controv]sy br\ght on ! *ur* ( ,*ri/ 9 all ages6 ,:at qu>rels & %>p conte/s has x rais$ among fell[-*ri/ians1 & especially1 :]e zeal & ignorance h jo9$ toge!r1 & br\ght fire & d>kness into ! sanctu>y6 ,?is has bani%$ *>ity & love out ( ! h\se ( ,god1 & made ! ,_s ( ,god himself to dep>t griev$4 ,surely dea? c>ries a consid]able bless+ 9 x1 z x deliv]s u f ^! disord]s1 ^! bitt] qu>rels1 & appo9ts u a place 9 ! temple ( ,god on high1 :]e ! axe & ! hamm] nev] s\nd1 :]e ! saw ( cont5tion is nev] drawn1 :]e ! noise ( w> is he>d no m1 b p]fect light lays a f\ndation = p]fect & ev]la/+ love4 ,,iii4 ,dea? makes an utt] end ( s91 x deliv]s u f a /ate ( temptation1 & conveys u into a /ate ( p]fect hol9ess1 safety1 & peace4 ,! spirits ( ! j are made p]fect 9 hol9ess1 :5 !y leave ?is s9ful & mortal fle%1 !y /& )\t spot or blemi%1 )\t fault or infirmity ( great] or less] size1 & appe> pure & undefil$ be=e ! ?rone ( ,god2 ,rev4 xiv4 #e4 ,_! robes are wa%$ & made :ite 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb2 & !y s]ve him )\t s91 day & night1 9 8 temple2 ,rev4 vii4 #ad1 #ae4 ,:5 dea? c>ries !m away f ?is _w1 x c>ries !m out ( ! t]ritories ( ! devil2 = he has no p[] 9 t l& :i!r happy s\ls g3 ,& all ! rema9+ lu/s ( ! fle%1 t _h _! dea?'s w\nd giv5 !m by r5ew+ grace1 are n[ de/roy$ = ev]2 = ! dea? ( ! body is ! f9al dea? ( s91 & ! grave is1 z x 71 ! bury+-place ( _m unruly iniquities1 t h too (t5 defil$ & disquiet$ ! _s4 ,& z ! corrupt affections :i* are m+l$ ) our fle% & blood1 & :i* are root$ deep 9 animal nature1 are left beh9d u 9 ! b$ ( dea?1 s :5 we asc5d to heav51 we %all f9d no mann] ( temptation to revive !m4 ,!re is no malice or angry res5tm5t to be awak5$ !re1 no incitem5ts to envy1 intemp]ance1 or ! curs$ s9 ( pride1 t cleaves s close to our natures "h on e>?4 ,:5 we are encompass$ ) ^? bless$ creatures1 angels & sa9ts made p]fect1 we %all meet ) no affront1 no reproa*1 no injury to provoke our ang]1 or k9dle an uneasy passion4 ,mo/ p]fect fri5d%ip is ev] practis$ !re2 x is a region ( peace1 a _w ( immortal amity4 ,nor %all we f9d any temptation to envy1 9 t happy /ate2 = ?\gh !re are diff]5t ranks ( glorifi$ creatures1 yet ea* is fill$ ) a holy satisfaction1 & ha? an inw>d reli% ( 8 own felicity suit$ to 8 own capacity & /ate1 & !y h all a g5]al reli% ( ! common joy1 & a mutual satisfaction 9 ea* o!rs happ9ess4 ,envy1 t fretful passion1 is no m4 ,9 heav5 !re are no provocations to ^? unruly appetites1 :i* break 9 ^u our temp]ance1 & pollute our s\ls4 ,pride & haught9ess ( _s h no room 9 t bless$ _w3 ,! sup]ior ord] ( sa9ts1 :i* are ne>e/ ! ?rone1 %all n despise ! meane/2 = ! ne>] !y approa* to ! p]fect image ( ,*ri/1 ! m int5se & diffusive is _! love4 ,besides1 e sa9t 9 glory %all see himself 9 8 own no?+ness1 & inf9itely indebt$ to div9e grace = all ?+s3 ,?is %all = ev] =bid all vanity & conceit ( m]it4 ,9 heav5 we %all see ,god 9 ! fulness ( 8 glory1 & %all h s p5etrat+ a s5se ( 8 sav+ grace1 t a creature rescu$ f hell _c be pr\d !re4 ,rejoice !n1 ye poor feeble *ri/ians1 t h be5 long wre/l+ ) y\r indwell+ s9s1 & ma9ta9+ a holy & daily fight1 ) /rong & re/less corruptions 9 y\r nature3 ,lift up y\r heads at ! ?\ghts ( dea?1 = ! day ( y\r r$emption draws nigh2 ,luke xxi4 #bh4 ,dea? is y\r deliv]]4 ,x is l ! angel t ,*ri/ s5t to ,pet]1 to knock (f 8 fett]s1 & release him f ! prison2 x may smite & surprize y1 & x has inde$ a d>k & unlovely aspect2 b its message is light & peace1 hol9ess & salvation4 ,,iv4 ,dea? is ours1 = x takes u away f "u all ! ?reat5+s ( ,god 9 8 ^w1 & places u 9 ! actual possession ( ! greate/ "p ( ! bless+s1 t ,god has promis$ u4 ,! sa9ts t are dead are ?us describ$2 !y are ^?1 :o ?r\gh fai? & pati5ce1 inh]it ! promises2 ,heb4 vi4 #ab4 ,:il/ we are 9 ?is life1 !re are _m ?reat5+s 9 ! bible t belong to ! sa9ts z well z to s9n]s4 ,i %all m5tion t great & g5]al "o t is annex$ to ! cov5ant ( grace2 ,ps4 lxxxix4 #cj4 ,if ! *ildr5 ( ,*ri/ =sake my law1 & walk n 9 my judgm5ts2 !n w ,i visit _! transgression ) a rod1 & _! iniquity ) /ripes2 b :5 dea? has convey$ !m into ! pres5ce ( _! heav5ly ,fa!r1 !y %all =sake 8 law no m2 !re are no m transgressions = ! rod to correct1 ! /ripes ( *a/isem5t cease = ev]2 & _! ,fa!r1 & _! ,god1 %all be angry no m4 ,! be/ "p ( ! promises are fulfill$ :5 a s\l arrives at heav54 ,! promise ( ! resurrection ( ! body yet rema9s unaccompli%$ inde$2 b e sep>ate _s 9 heav5 waits = x ) full assurance ( accompli%m5t4 8,i h f\nd10 says ! holy s\l1 8s _m ri* promises ( ! cov5ant fulfill$ already1 & ,i am 9 ! possession ( s _m div9e bless+s t ,god once =etold1 t ,i am well assur$ t my ,god is fai?ful :o has promis$1 & ! re/ %all be all fulfill$40 ,v4 ,dea? raises u above ! mean & trifl+ pleasures ( ! pres5t /ate1 z well z deliv]s u f all pres5t pa9s1 & br+s u into a _w ( p]fect ease1 & sup]ior & ref9$ delight4 ,x divides u f ! pa9s & pleasures1 t we d]ive f ! fir/ ,adam1 & sets u 9 ! mid/ ( sup]ior bless+s1 :i* ! second ,adam has pur*as$ = u4 ,we %all hung] no m1 we %all ?ir/ no m1 nei!r %all ! scor*+ heat ( ! sun light ^u u1 or any pa9ful influ5ce f ! elem5ts ( ?is _w3 ,! ,lamb :i* is 9 ! mid/ ( ! ?rone %all fe$ u ) cele/ial food1 suit$ to our purifi$ natures1 & lead u to dr9k full draughts ( unkn[n pleasure1 :i* is describ$ by liv+ f\nta9s ( wat]4 ,we %all see ,god himself1 ! orig9al beauty1 & ! spr+ ( all delight3 ,we %all see our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! mo/ illu/ri\s copy ( ! ,fa!r1 ! brightness ( 8 glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son1 & ,god himself %all wipe away all te>s f our eyes2 ,rev4 vii4 #af1 #ag4 ,?\gh ! wages ( s9 is dea? by ! appo9tm5t ( ! law ( ,god2 ,rom4 vi4 #bc4 yet ?is v dea? is con/ra9$ to s]ve ! purposes ( our great ,r$eem]2 & x br+s u into ! possession ( t et]nal life1 :i* is ! gift ( ,god ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l4 ,,vi4 ,dea? n only gives u possession ( promis$ bless+s1 b x bani%es all our fe>s & d\bts = ev]1 by fix+ u 9 a /ate ( happ9ess un*angeable4 ,!y t are once ent]$ into ! temple ( ,god on high %all no m g out ( x2 ,rev4 iii4 #ab4 ,= !y are e/abli%$ 9 ! h\se ( ,god1 !y are z pill>s !re1 !y become a "p ( t va/ & liv+ temple1 9 :i* ,god dwells = ev] 9 all 8 glory4 ,dea? is ours2 = x f9i%es our fe>s1 x fulfils our wi%es & our hopes1 & leaves u no m room to fe> to all et]nity4 ,:5 we behold ! face ( ,god 9 righte\sness1 & awake out ( ?is _w ( dreams & %ad[s1 9 ! _w ( happy spirits ) ! lik5ess ( ,god ^u u1 we %all f9d sweet satisfaction2 ,ps4 xvii4 #ae4 ,i %all be satisfi$ :5 ,i awake ) ?y lik5ess4 ,dea? leaves a sa9t1 z x 71 b "o ?+ to wi% or hope =1 & t is ! resurrection1 or ! accompli%m5t ( ?is text 9 its complete/ s5se1 viz4 t _! bodies may awake out ( ! grave ) ! lik5ess ( ,*ri/ ^u !m1 & be made con=mable to 8 glori\s body1 9 vig\r1 beauty1 & immortality4 ,,vii4 ,dea? is a happ9ess to a *ri/ian2 = x divides him = ev] f ! company ( s9n]s & enemies1 & places him 9 ! society ( 8 be/ fri5ds1 8 ,god1 & 8 ,savi\r1 8 fell[-sa9ts1 & ! innum]able company ( angels4 ,o h[ sorely has ! s\l ( _m a sa9t be5 vex$ "h on e>?1 z ! s\l ( ,lot 0 9 ,sodom1 ) ! conv]sation ( ! wick$6 ,h[ h !y (t5 compla9$ ( ! hid+s ( ! face ( ,god1 ( ! abs5ce ( ,*ri/ _! ,"l1 & ! s5sible )draw+s ( ! influ5ces ( ! bless$ ,_s6 ,!re is a great p>tition-wall betwixt u & ! happy _w1 :il/ we are 9 ?is life2 ! veil ( fle% & blood divides u f ! _w ( spirits1 & f ! glori\s inhabitants ( x4 ,) :at surpriz+ joy1 %all a poor1 humble1 wat*ful *ri/ian1 t has be5 teas$ long1 & long torm5t$ ) ! company ( ! wick$1 ent] into t illu/ri\s & bless$ society1 :5 dea? %all break d[n ! p>tition-wall1 & r5d ! veil ( fle% & blood t divid$ him f !m1 & kept him at a pa9ful di/ance6 8,x is bett]1 inf9itely bett]1 %all ! dep>t$ s\l say1 to see ,god )\t ! m$ium ( su* ord9ances1 z ,i h us$ on e>?3 ,x is bett] to be abs5t f ! body1 & to be pres5t ) ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,x is bett] to asc5d1 & wor%ip 9 ! mid/ ( ! heav5ly ,j]usalem1 & among/ t bless$ assembly ( ! fir/-born1 ?an to be jo9$ to ! pure/ *ur*es on e>?1 or to be engag$ 9 ! noble/ acts ( wor%ip1 :i* ! /ate ( mortality admits (4 ,f>ewell s9s & s9n]s = ev]3 ,temptations & tempt]s1 f>ewell to all et]nity4 ,& ye my de> holy fri5ds1 belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 my pi\s relatives1 my companions 9 fai? & wor%ip1 f>ewell b = a %ort season1 till y also %all be releas$ f y\r pres5t bondage & imprisonm5t by ! mess5g] ( dea?3 ,fe> x n1 = x is y\r ,"l1 & my ,"l1 y\r ,savi\r & m9e1 :o s5ds x to release y f all ! evils :i* y h long groan$ "u1 & to br+ y to our ,fa!r's h\se1 :]e ! bus9esses1 ! pleasures1 & ! company are inf9itely agreeable & ent]ta9+40 ,?us h ,i %ewn 9 v>i\s in/ances1 h[ ! dea? ( a believ] 9 g5]al is appo9t$ to "w = 8 good1 & becomes an advantage to him ?r\gh ! grace ( ,*ri/4 ,i proce$ to %ew h[ ! dea? ( a *ri/ian 9 all ! p>ticul> circum/ances t att5d x1 has some?+ 9 x t may be turn$ to 8 b5efit4 ,*ri/ has ! keys ( dea? & ! grave2 he 0 dead1 & is alive1 & behold he lives = ev]more2 ,rev4 i4 #ah4 ,& he kn[s h[ to manage all ! circum/ances ( ! dea? ( 8 sa9ts = _! pr(it3 ,he appo9ts ! "t :51 ! mann] h[1 & ! place :]e !y %all die1 & det]m9es all ^! ?+s by rules ( unse>*able wisdom1 "u ! influ5ce ( 8 fai?fulness & 8 love4 #a4 ,! "t :5 we %all die is appo9t$ by ,*ri/3 ,if he calls u away 9 ! days ( our y\?1 he secures u !reby f _m a temptation1 & _m a s92 = our life on e>? is subject to daily defilem5ts4 ,he prev5ts also _m a sorr[ & di/ress ( m9d1 _m an agony & %>p pa9 to :i* our fle% is subject1 & saves u f all ! langui%+ weaknesses ( old age1 & f ta/+ ! dregs ( mortality4 ,:5 our bless$ ,"l =esees "s huge & heavy sorr[s ready to fall ^u u1 or "s mighty temptations approa*+ t[>ds u1 he lays 8 h& ^u u 9 ! mid/ ( life1 & hides u 9 ! grave4 ,?is has be5 ! sweet hid+ place ( _m a sa9t ( ,god1 f a day ( public temptation & ov]-spread+ mis]y4 ,if he l5g!ns out our life to _m ye>s1 we h a fair opportunity ( do+ mu* m s]vice = our ,god1 & our ,r$eem]2 & we also enjoy ! long] exp]i5ce ( 8 p[]1 8 wisdom1 & 8 fai?ful m]cy1 9 guid+ u ?r\gh _m a d>k difficulty1 9 support+ u "u _m a heavy burd51 & deliv]+ our s\ls f _m a ?reat5+ temptation4 ,(t5times he sweet5s ! passage ( 8 ag$ sa9ts ?r\gh ! d>k valley1 ) ne>] & bright] views ( ! heav5ly _w3 ,he gives !m a /rong & e>ne/ expectation ( glory1 & "s sweet =eta/e ( x1 to be> !m up "u ! lang\rs ( old age & sickness3 ,! hav5 ( re/ becomes sweet] to !m1 :5 !y h pass$ ?r\gh _m t$i\s /orms3 ,! h\r ( release into ! _w ( light1 is m exquisitely pleas+1 aft] a t$i\s imprisonm5t 9 ! fle%1 & long ye>s ( d>kness4 #b4 ,! mann]1 h[ we %all die1 is appo9t$ also by ,*ri/ our ,"l1 = ! b5efit ( 8 sa9ts4 ,if dea? smite u ) a sudd5 & unexpect$ /roke1 !n we are surpriz$ into ! _w ( pleasure at once1 &1 ere we are aw>e1 our s\ls f9d !mselves 9 ! mid/ ( ! p>adise ( ,god1 surr\nd$ ) joys unspeakable4 ,if our mortal nature decay by sl[ decrees1 we h a preci\s opportunity = ! m lively ex]cises ( fai?1 we may !n conv]se ) dea? be=e-h&1 & daily gr[ 9 prep>ation = our dep>ture4 ,we see ourselves laun*+ d[n ! /ream ( "t1 & if our fai? be awake & sprightly1 we rejoice 9 ! s5sible & h\rly approa*es ( heav5 & et]nity4 ,we may speak _m useful dy+ s5t5ces = ! glory ( our ,"l1 & make happy impressions ^u ! s\ls ( ^? we leave beh9d2 ,we may invite & require1 we may allure & *>ge our de> relatives to foll[ u 9 ! same pa?1 & to meet u be=e ! ?rone4 #c4 ,our ,"l also designs our b5efit1 :5 he appo9ts ! place ( our dea?1 :e!r we %all quit ! body at home or abroad2 = "s ( u he sees x be/1 t our fri5ds %\ld /& r\nd u & close our eyes1 &1 z x 71 see our spirits take _! flight into ! invisible _w1 t !y may assi/ & support u ) div9e words ( consolation1 or t !y !mselves may le>n1 & d>e to die1 & be animat$ by our example to enc\nt] ! la/ enemy4 ,our ,"l sees x prop]1 = o!rs ( 8 sa9ts1 to die 9 ! mid/ ( /rang]s1 or p]haps among/ enemies & by a viol5t dea?1 t he may !reby give a glori\s te/imony to _! fai? & piety1 z well z to ! p[] ( 8 own gospel4 ,:e!r we brea! our la/ at l& or at sea1 9 our native c\ntry1 or 9 a =eign climate1 all %all "w toge!r = ! f9al welf>e ( ^? t love ,god1 & are call$ & ju/ifi$1 & sanctifi$ accord+ to 8 holy purpose2 ,rom4 viii4 #bh4 ,!re are1 d\btless1 "s peculi> & secret reasons1 9 ! gr& compreh5sive s*eme ( ! c\nsels & decrees ( ,god1 :y ! dea? ( e sa9t is appo9t$ at ?is season1 & n at ano!r2 :y "s "y buds are cropp$ ere !y blossom on e>?1 & transplant$ to op5 & unfold !mselves1 & %9e 9 ! g>d5 ( ,god on high1 :ile o!rs are br\ght home into ! heav5ly g>n]1 l fruit well gr[n1 or l a %ock ( corn fully ripe4 ,!re is a div9e reason :y "s are hurri$ away by a viol5t dea?1 & o!rs are p]mitt$ naturally to dissolve into _! du/3 ,:y "s mu/ die on ?is spot ( gr\nd1 & o!rs on t3 = ! va/ s*eme ( 8 c\nsels has a glori\s consi/5cy 9 x ) ! cov5ant ( 8 grace3 ,& inde$1 ! cov5ant ( grace runs ?r\gh ! :ole s*eme ( div9e c\nsels1 & m+les itself ) !m all4 ,we rejoice 9 ?is m$itation1 :ile we believe ! tru? ( x4 ,we are p]suad$1 t we %all "k1 h]eaft]1 ! v>i\s & admirable designs ( div9e provid5ce & love1 9 all ! inf9ite v>iety ( ! dea?s ( 8 sa9ts2 & ?is %all make "p ( our songs 9 ! upp] _w1 & give a joyful acc5t to our hallelujahs !re4 ,let u ma9ta9 !re=e1 a bless$ assurance ( ! wise & graci\s designs ( our ,"l1 9 all ! circum/ances ( ! dea? ( 8 p4 ,let u le>n to say ) t ag$ sa9t1 & em95t s]vant ( ,*ri/1 ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,baxt]1 :5 "u _m weaknesses ( nature1 & long & sore agonies ( pa91 he spake conc]n+ 8 dea?1 8,"l1 :5 ?\ wilt1 :at ?\ wilt1 h[ ?\ wilt40 ,let u insure our s\ls 9 8 h&s = et]nity1 & n be ov]-solicit\s ab\t ! circum/ances ( our dea?1 ab\t ! place1 ! mann]1 or ! h\r :5 we %all take our leave ( life & "t4 ,if ?is s]mon be too long1 x may be divid$ "h4 ,hav+ made x appe>1 9 ^! sev]al s]mons1 t dea? is ours1 or %all turn to our advantage1 n only :5 x /rikes our fri5ds or /rang]s1 b :5 x seizes our own fle% also3 ,i desire to conclude ?is subject ( disc\rse ) v>i\s inf]5ces1 ( :i* "s may be call$ doctr9al1 & o!rs practical4 ,! doctr9al inf]5ces are ^!3 ,inf]5ce ,i4 ,h[ diff]5t is ! judgm5t ( s5se1 f ! judgm5t ( fai?8 ,! eye ( s5se looks ^u dea? z a sov]eign & cruel tyrant1 reign+ ov] all nature & nations1 & mak+ dreadful havoc among mank9d1 z x 71 aft] 8 own w & pleasure2 b fai? beholds x z a slave subdu$ to ! p[] ( ,*ri/1 & con/ra9$ to act "u 8 sov]eign influ5ce = ! good ( all 8 sa9ts4 ,s5se tea*es u to look ^u ourselves1 z ! possession & food ( dea?2 b fai? assures u1 t dea? is our possession1 & a "p ( our treasure4 ,dea? is y\rs1 ,o *ri/ians1 = all ?+s are y\rs4 ,:5 s5se has ! asc5dant ov] u1 we take dea? to be a d>k & dismal h\r2 b 9 ! spee* & _s ( fai?1 we call x a bright & glori\s "o4 ,s5se e/eems x to be ! sore/ ( all afflictions1 b fai? numb]s x among ! sweete/ ( our bless+s1 because x deliv]s u f a ?\s& s9s & sorr[s4 ,x has be5 report$1 t ,socrates call$ 8dea? a bir?-day into et]nal life40 ,a mo/ glori\s ?\ght1 & a v invit+ "n6 ,b x is /range1 t a hea!n philosoph] %\ld ev] hit ^u x1 x is s mu* l ! dialect ( ! gospel1 & ! language ( fai?4 ,he _h le>n$ to talk m nobly ?an ! s5sual _w1 ?\gh he 0 n fav\r$ ) ! light ( ! gospel4 ,x is s mu* ! m %ameful = *ri/ians1 to talk & live bel[ ! "* ( ?is philosoph]4 ,o :5 %all we get above ?is life ( s5se8 ,:5 %all we rise 9 our ideas & our judgm5t ( ?+s8 ,:5 %all we atta9 to ! upp] regions ( *ri/ianity1 & brea! 9 a pur] air1 & see all ?+s 9 a bright] & bett] light8 ,:5 %all we live ! life ( fai?1 & le>n its div9e language8 ,dea? is l a ?ick d>k veil1 z x appe>s to ! eye ( s5se2 :5 %all our fai? remove ! veil1 & see ! light1 ! immortality1 ! glory t lies beyond x8 ,dea?1 l ! riv] ,jordan1 seems to ov]fl[ its banks1 :5 we approa* x1 & divides & affrights u f ! heav5ly ,canaan3 ,:5 %all we climb to ! top ( ,pisgah1 t we may look beyond ! swell+ waves ( ?is ,jordan1 & take a fair & invit+ prospect ( ! promis$ l&4 ,,ii4 ,h[ glori\s & h[ dreadful is ! diff]5ce1 betwe5 ! dea? ( a sa9t & t ( a s9n]1 a s\l t is 9 ,*ri/1 & a s\l t has no int]e/ 9 him6 ,! dea? ( e s9n] has all t real evil & t]ror 9 x1 9 :i* x appe>s to an eye ( s5se2 b a conv9c$ s9n] beholds x yet a ?\s& times m dreadful4 ,:5 consci5ce is awak5$ ^u ! bord]s ( ! grave1 x beholds dea? 9 its utmo/ horror1 z ! curse ( ! brok5 law1 z ! accompli%m5t ( ! ?reat5+s ( an angry ,god4 ,a guilty consci5ce looks on dea? ) all its =midable att5dants r\nd x1 & espies an endless tra9 ( sorr[s com+ aft] x4 ,su* a wret* beholds dea? rid+ t[>ds him on a pale horse1 & hell foll[+ at 8 heels1 )\t all relief or rem$y1 )\t a ,savi\r1 & )\t hope4 ,b a true *ri/ian1 :5 he reads ! "n ( dea? among ! curses ( ! law1 kn[s t ,*ri/ 8 ,savi\r & 8 ,surety1 has su/a9$ x 9 t dreadful s5se1 & put an end to its p[] & t]ror4 ,he reads its "n n[ 9 ! promises ( ! gospel1 & calls x a glori\s bless+1 a release f s9 & sorr[1 an entrance into ev]la/+ joy4 ,! sa9t may lie calm & peaceable 9 ! mid/ ( all ! att5dants ( dea?2 l ,daniel 9 ! d5 ( lions1 = x _c hurt or de/roy him3 ,b :5 a s9n] is ?r[n to ?is dev\r]1 x does z x 7 break all 8 bones1 x te>s bo? 8 fle% & 8 _s z its prop] prey2 ,dea? fe$s ^u him1 z ! scripture expresses x3 ,ps4 xlix4 #ad4 & fills 8 consci5ce ) immortal angui%4 ,:o c be> ! ?\ght ( dy+ 9 su* a /ate "u ! dom9ion ( dea?1 )\t ,*ri/1 & )\t hope4 ,,iii4 ,h[ mu* does ! religion ( ! ,new ,te/am5t transc5d all o!r religions1 bo? t ( ! light ( nature1 & all ! =m] revelations ( grace2 = x bett] in/ructs u h[ to die4 ,! religion ( ! anci5t patri>*s1 ! religion ( ,moses & ! ,jews1 z well z ! religion ( ! philosoph]s1 all come va/ly %ort ( *ri/ianity1 9 ! important bus9ess ( dy+4 ,! philosoph]1 by ! lab\rs ( 8 reason1 & by a c]ta9 h>d9ess ( _s1 p]suades himself n to tremble at ! ?\ghts ( dea?2 = x may be1 !re is no h]eaft]2 or if !re be1 he w\ld fa9 hope = an happy "o3 ,& ?us he v5tures into dea?1 ) "s sort ( c\rage & composure ( m9d1 l a bold man1 t is tak+ an imm5se leap1 9 ! d>k1 out ( "o _w into ano!r3 b he c nev] "k c]ta9ly1 t !re are no t]rible ?+s to meet him 9 t unse5 /ate4 ,! religion ( ! ,jews & patri>*s1 :i* ,god himself reveal$ to m51 enabl$ _m ( !m to resign _! lives ) pati5ce & hope1 & to walk ?r\gh ! valley ( dea? )\t mu* dismay1 :5 ! appo9t$ h\r 0 come4 ,a few ( !m ,i confess1 h be5 elevat$ by a noble fai? above ! level ( t disp5sation3 ,yet "s ( !m seem to make bitt] m\rn+1 because ( ! %ad[s ( d>kness t cov]$ ! grave1 & all ! regions beyond x4 ,!y 7 all _! life-"t subject to bondage ?r\gh ! fe> ( dea?2 ,heb4 ii4 #ad4 ,x is our ,jesus alone1 :o has br\ght life & immortality into s glori\s a light by ! gospel2 #b ,tim4 i4 #aj4 ,he dwelt long 9 heav5 be=e he came into our _w1 & aga9 he w5t z a =e-runn] into ^? unse5 worlds1 & came back aga9 & taught 8 disciples1 :at heav5 is3 ,& ?us we le>n to ov]come dea? ) all its t]rors1 by ! ri*] prospect1 :i* he has giv5 u1 ( ! heav5ly c\ntry t lies beyond ! grave3 ,he has taught 8 foll[]s to rejoice 9 dy+1 & to possess ! pleasures t are to be d]iv$ f dea?1 z x is an entrance into ! regions ( light & joy4 ,bless$ be ,god6 t we 7 born 9 ! days ( ! ,messiah1 s9ce ,*ri/ return$ f ! dead1 & t we 7 n s5t ei!r to ! s*ools ( ! philosoph]s1 or ev5 to ,moses1 to tea* u h[ to die4 ,,iv4 ,le>n f ^! disc\rses1 :at a sweet & delightful glory belongs to ! cov5ant ( grace1 t turns a curse into a bless+4 ,:5 ! brok5 law1 or cov5ant ( works attempts to curse !e ) dea?1 ,o believ]1 7z ,balaam did ,israel7 ! ,"l ?y ,god turns ! curse into a bless+ to !e by ?is new cov5ant1 because ! ,"l ?y ,god love? !e2 ,deut4 xxiii4 #e4 ,s afflictions are turn$ into m]cies by ! virtue ( ?is cov5ant1 !y mortify our s9s1 !y wean u f ! _w1 !y br+ our he>ts ne> to ,god1 !y make u p>tak]s ( 8 hol9ess4 ,s dea?1 :i* is ! greate/ affliction to nature1 & has su* a =midable aspect to a s5sual man1 is made subs]vi5t to ! et]nal welf>e ( a *ri/ian4 ,x is ?is sweet cov5ant t has wr\ght ! *ange2 ,*ri/ has conqu]$ x1 & ! believ] enjoys ! triumph4 ,does ! eye ( nature behold dea? z a s]p5t8 ,our ,"l ,jesus has brok5 its tee?1 & tak5 away its /+2 = by 8 sacrifice he has aboli%$ s91 :i* is ! /+ ( dea?4 ,does nature look ^u dea? z a lion8 ,our ,r$eem] has sla9 x1 & ! cov5ant ( grace has furni%$ ! c>case ( x ) honey1 & /or$ x ) delici\s food = ! ent]ta9m5t ( a *ri/ian2 ?us1 ,out ( ! eat] come? =? meat1 & out ( ! /rong come? =? sweetness2 ,judges xiv4 #ad4 ,! riddle ( ,samson1 :5 appli$ 9 ?is mann]1 c>ries a div9] beauty 9 x1 & m exquisite delight4 ,& z t ,jewi% *ampion fea/$ 8 fa!r & 8 "m1 ) delicacies tak5 out ( ! lion he _h sla91 s does our ,"l fea/ 8 bre?r5 & 8 fri5ds1 ) sacr$ pleasures d]iv$ f dea?1 our vanqui%$ enemy4 ,o h[ unspeakable is ! privilege ( ^? t belong to ,*ri/6 ,if y are 81 !n dea? is y\rs3 ,*ri/ is ! only begott5 ,son1 & he inh]its all ?+s2 n only z a son b z ! fir/ ov]com]3 ,ye all are sons ( ,god by fai? 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 ,gal4 iii4 #bf4 ,ye %all also be ov]com]s1 & %all inh]it all ?+s2 ,rev4 xxi4 #g4 ,:e!r life or dea?1 ?+s pres5t or ?+s to come1 all are y\rs1 = ye are ,*ri/'s4 ,i proce$ to ! practical uses4 ,i4 ,if dea? 9 e s5se1 may be turn$ to ! advantage ( ! sa9ts1 z ,i h prov$ 9 ! =m] disc\rse1 let u see !n1 t1 9 all its appe>ances1 we ga9 "s advantage by x4 ,let u n act l fools1 :o h a prize put into _! h&s1 & "k n h[ s use x4 ,if our fell[-creatures die & g d[n to ! du/1 & ! nations ( mank9d p]i% f ! e>?1 let u le>n !reby ! frailty ( our natures2 let u le>n s to numb] our days z to apply our he>ts to wisdom2 ,ps4 xc4 #ab4 & be awak5$ to an active & imm$iate prep>ation = ! day ( our own dea?4 ,if we see imp5it5t s9n]s dy+ "u ! angui% ( a guilty consci5ce1 let u ga9 a s5sible lesson ( ! dreadful evil ( s92 let x raise su* a religi\s fe> ( ! wra? ( ,god1 & su* a sacr$ gratitude = our deliv]ance1 f ! torm5ts ( hell1 z may quick5 e grace into its w>me/ ex]cise1 & its brighte/ evid5ce4 ,if dea? seize ^u our ,"l ,*ri/ himself1 8 dy+ groans lay a f\ndation = our immortal hopes3 ,let u m$itate on ! ?\s& bless+s we receive f 8 cross & 8 tomb4 ,d ! sa9ts ar\nd u lie d[n & die8 ,we %\ld le>n to foll[ !m boldly into ! d>k valley1 & to fall asleep 9 ! du/ ) ! same *e>ful hopes ( ! joyful ris+-day4 ,does dea? come ne> u into our own family1 & te> our de> relatives f our arms8 ,ev5 ?is may be turn$ to our advantage too2 x %\ld r5d] ! _w & ! pleasures ( x m insipid & wor?less2 x %\ld loos5 our he>t-/r+s f ! fond embraces ( ! creature2 = x calls our eyes & our s\ls heav5w>d & home-w>d1 & t ) a l\d & s5sible voice1 if nature & grace are awake to he> x4 ,if dea? & ! grave be ours1 & we make no use ( ?is privilege1 we are l mis]s1 :o h treasure 9 _! possessions b nev] employ x to any valuable purpose4 ,has ,*ri/ our ,"l tak5 dea? among 8 captives1 & made x 8 own prop]ty8 ,let u look ^u ourselves z humble %>]s 9 ! victory2 he has appo9t$ x to s]ve ! int]e/ ( all 8 foll[]s3 ,he has put x into ! inv5tory ( our treasures4 ,let u improve x !n to ^! div9e purposes1 let u seize & enjoy ! spoils :i* ,*ri/1 ! ,capta9 ( our salvation1 has tak5 f ! h&s ( ! pr9ce ( d>kness4 ,,ii4 ,is dea? become y\r possession1 ,o believ]s1 ?r\gh ! grace ( ! cov5ant3 ,fe> x n !n1 b ev] look ^u x ) an eye ( fai? z a conqu]$ adv]s>y3 ,behold x1 z r$uc$ to y\r s]vice2 wait = x1 ) holy c\rage & pleasure2 x is a mess5g] ( m]cy to y\r s\ls f ,*ri/1 :o ha? vanqui%$ x 9 ! op5 field ( battle1 & r$uc$ x to 8 subjection4 ,:5 y lab\r & groan "u s9s & temptations1 "u pa9s & sorr[s1 rememb] ,*ri/ has appo9t$ dea? to be 8 (fic] = y\r relief4 ,x is l ! port] t op5s ! door ( 8 repository1 ! grave1 :]e y\r bodies %all take a sweet slumb] till ! resurrection-day2 & x is appo9t$ also to op5 ! gates ( heav5 = y\r spirits & to let !m into a _w ( unkn[n felicity4 ,dea? has s _m ?+s belong+ to x1 :i* are afflictive to nature1 & =midable to ! eye ( s5se1 t we h ne$ ( all mann] ( assi/ance to raise our s\ls above ! fe> ( x4 ,! v ?\ght ( dy+ makes _m a *ri/ian %udd]1 & sweat1 & tremble1 & awak5s all ! spr+s ( human infirmity3 ,o may ! grace ( fai? ga9 a m glori\s asc5dancy 9 our s\ls6 ,we %\ld (t5 m$itate on su* doctr9es z ^!1 :i* place t dreadful ?+ dea? 9 ! mo/ easy & pleas+ light2 we %\ld behold x z *ang$ f a curse into a bless+1 & numb]$ among our treasures4 ,*ri/ians %\ld accu/om !mselves to look at x ?r\gh ! glass ( ! gospel1 :i* ca/s fair col\rs ^u :at is 9 itself s d>k & =midable4 ,x is ! gospel 9 t glass :i* discov]s to u ! fl[]y bless+s t gr[ 9 t gloomy valley1 & gives a fair & delightful prospect ( ^? hills ( p>adise & pleasure t lie beyond ! grave4 ,:y %\ld we let ?is bless$ gospel lie neglect$1 & live /ill 9 bondage to ! fe> ( dy+8 ,! ,recollection4--8,come n[1 & let u le>n by ?is disc\rse1 to %ame ourselves ( ^! weaknesses1 ^! unreasonable fe>s4 ,let u talk to our own s\ls 9 ! language ( fai?4 ,:y1 ,o my s\l1 art ?\ afraid to let ?is body die8 ,ha/ ?\ n endur$ lab\rs & trials en\gh1 & art ?\ unwill+ to come to ! end ( !m8 ,ha/ ?\ n yet be5 tempt$ en\gh8 ,ha/ ?\ n be5 foil$ too (t51 & too (t5 ?r[n d[n 9 ! conflict8 ,?9k ( ?y _m w\nds ( consci5ce1 ! bruises ( ?y _s1 ! defilem5t ( ?y g>m5ts1 & ! loss ( ?y purity & ?y peace4 ,can/ ?\ be>1 t all ^! %\ld be repeat$ aga9 & aga98 ,art ?\ unwill+ ?is w> %\ld h an end8 ,art ?\ afraid ( victory & triumph8 ,:at do/ ?\ lab\r & fight =8 ,do/ ?\ n run to obta9 ! prize8 ,do/ ?\ n wre/le & fight to ga9 ! cr[n8 ,& ha/ ?\ n c\rage en\gh to g across ! d>k valley1 to take possession ( ?is cr[n & ?is prize8 8,?9k1 ,o my _s1 ?9k ( ?y pa9ful ignorance :il/ ?\ dwelle/ 9 ?is region ( %ad[s3 ,is n k ?y natural & delici\s food8 ,ha/ ?\ n liv$ long en\gh 9 d>kness1 & be5 involv$ too long 9 mi/akes & errors8 ,& art ?\ will+ to dwell 9 a l& ( d>kness /ill1 a l& ( dreams & disguises1 :]e tru? is h>dly f\nd8 ,art ?\ afraid ( ! bord]s ( t _w1 :]e light & k gr[1 & :]e tru?1 & realities appe> all unveil$ & )\t disguise8 ,:]e ?\ %alt be *eat$ no m ) ! s\nd ( words1 b %alt see all ?+s j z !y are1 9 a cle> light1 )\t error1 & )\t confusion8 ,o happy p]iod ( ?y mi/akes & w&]+s1 ( all ?y le>n$ mazes 9 que/ ( tru?6 ,& art ?\ /ill afraid to come ne> x8 8,has x n be5 ! matt] ( ?y sacr$ m\rn+1 t ?y ,god is s mu* conceal$ f !e1 t greate/ & be/ ( be+s8 ,t ! ,son ( ,god1 ! brightness ( ! ,fa!r's glory2 ,heb4 i4 #c4 is s mu* a /rang]1 & ?y ,savi\r is s little kn[n8 ,t ?y fai? has be5 lab\r+ & we>i$ 9 _m enquiries ab\t ! glories ( 8 p]son z ,god-man1 ab\t ! wond]s ( 8 unit$ natures1 & ! my/]ies ( 8 gospel1 ab\t ! p[] ( 8 dea?1 ! virtue ( 8 righte\sness1 & ! sov]eignty ( 8 grace8 ,& art ?\ afraid ( ! sun%9e1 & t p]fect day t %all scatt] all ^! cl\ds ( d\bt & mi/ake1 & let !e see ?y ,savi\r & ?y ,god face to face1 z !y are se5 by angels8 ,o t surpriz+ h\r1 ( unkn[n delight1 t %all place !e1 ,o my s\l1 9 ! mid/ ( ! _w ( spirits1 surr\nd$ ) ! light ( heav51 & 9 ! op5 pres5ce ( ,god1 ev5 ?y ,god6 ,:5 ?\ %alt ga9 swift & transport+ acqua9tance ) ! ,almighty ,be+ t made !e1 & ! ,son ( ,god1 :o dwelt once 9 mortal fle%1 & di$ to save !e6 ,:5 ! div9e irradiations ( ! ,et]nal ,_s %all unfold ^? my/]ies to ?y view1 :i* _h s mu* d>kness ab\t !m 9 ^! l[] regions6 ,:at an illu/ri\s sc5e ( light & joy %all arise all ar\nd !e z ?\ ent]e/ into t unkn[n /ate6 ,:at /range new ideas ( ?+s1 :at new worlds ( k %all ?rong 9 ^u !e1 & ?y enl>g$ und]/&+ %all receive !m all ) inf9ite satisfaction1 & ) ev]-gr[+ pleasure6 ,art ?\ n already on ! w+1 my s\l1 at su* a div9e prospect z ?is8 ,o /upid creatures t we are6 we seek aft] ! light ( tru? "h bel[1 & cr[d ab\t a glimm]+ sp>k ( k1 we wrangle all ar\nd x ) endless cont5tion1 & yet :5 dea? w\ld op5 ! gate ( glory1 & admit u into regions ( light1 we />t back1 & retire1 cont5t$ to abide among twilight & %ad[s4 8,b1 ,o my s\l1 if tru? & k are n suffici5t1 to allure !e1 has hol9ess no con/ra9+ p[]8 ,ha/ ?\ n s9n$ en\gh & brok5 ! laws ( ,god (t5 en\gh already8 ,ha/ ?\ n br\ght guilt en\gh1 & grief en\gh1 ^u ?yself1 t ?\ art afraid ( a /ate ( p]fect hol9ess8 ,:at is x t has giv5 !e su* inw>d pa9 z ! p]petual work+s ( ?y native iniquity8 ,:at is x t has made !e cry out1 ,o wret*$ creature t ,i am6 :o %all deliv] me f ! body ( ?is dea?8 ,rom4 vii4 #bd4 ,f ! temptations & s9s :i* are m+l$ ) fle% & blood6 ,& art ?\ afraid to h ?y groans end$1 ?y compla9ts remov$1 & ?y deliv]ance appe>8 ,art ?\ unwill+ to accept ( ! release8 ,do/ ?\ %r9k back f ! sight ( ! deliv]]8 ,ha/ n ?y fai? (t5 se5 ! spirits ( ! j made p]fect /&+ be=e ! ?rone1 rejoic+ be=e ,god1 wor%ipp+ 9 ! complete beauty ( hol9ess8 ,& has n ?y fai? awak5$ ?y desires & ?y sacr$ wi%es8 ,o t ,i 7 9 ! mid/ ( !m6 ,:y !n art ?\ s unwill+ to leave ?is body ( s9 & d>kness1 & to g out ( ?is tr\blesome & impure prison into t glori\s _w1 t bless$ assembly1 & to wor%ip among/ !m )\t imp]fection1 & )\t we>9ess8 ,consid]1 ,o my s\l1 are ?y compla9ts ( indwell+ corruption s9c]e8 ,are ?y groans = deliv]ance hone/ & he>ty8 ,:y !n art ?\ afraid to let ?is tab]nacle be dissolv$1 & to ga9 a bless$ release f ^! inbr$ & re/less enemies8 ,has n ! lu/re ( p]fect hol9ess attraction & =ce en\gh 9 x1 to awak5 ?y long+s1 & /ret* ?y w+s = a flight to heav58 8,rememb] also :il/ ?\ art "h1 & art (t5 s9n+1 _m ( ! ?reat5+s ( ,god 9 8 ^w /& b5t aga9/ !e1 8 arr[s sometimes /ick 9 ?y fle%1 & pi]ce ?y v s\l4 ,i confess ^! are n ! sword ( 8 v9dictive ju/ice1 ?y afflictions are b ! corrections ( 8 rod3 ,b is x n bett] to dwell 9 t _w :]e ?\ %alt feel no su* correct+ /rokes1 & des]ve *a/isem5t no m1 :]e ! ,"l ?y ,god %all lay aside e fr[n1 & remove 8 ang] = ev]8 8,?y be/ life n[ is to live ^u ! promises2 b does n all ! excell5cy ( a promise consi/ 9 ! hope ( p]=mance8 ,& is n ! p]=mance !n s mu* bett] ?an ! promise itself8 ,is n possession bett] ?an hope8 ,is n an assur$ & an un*angeable possession bett] ?an ?is /ate ( d\bts & fe>s8 ,is x n mu* m agreeable to dwell 9 ! h\se ( ,god = ev]2 ,ps4 xxiii4 #f4 ?an only to make a visit to x n[ & !n8 ,is x n inf9itely bett] to be fix$ 9 a /ate ( p]fect felicity1 )\t ! lea/ fe> or appreh5sion ( los+ x8 ,to be z a pill> 9 ! temple ( ,god1 ?y ,god1 & to g no m out2 ,rev4 iii4 #ac4 8,?9k aga91 ,ha/ ?\ n su/a9$ suffici5t pa9s & sorr[s bo? ( fle% & m9d 9 ?is l[] _w8 ,dea? %all put an end to !m all2 & art ?\ unwill+ to h a full release f sorr[ & pa98 ,has ?is fle% ( ?9e be5 compla9$ ( s (t5 z ?y clog & ?y pa9ful prison1 & art ?\ m afraid to h ?y fett]s knock$ (f8 ,has n ?y body giv5 !e sm>t & angui% en\gh8 ,& has x n tempt$ !e en\gh away f ?y ,god1 & ?y true/ happ9ess8 ,has ?y s9ful sickly fle% be5 s *>m+ a companion t ?\ art n yet will+ to "p ) x8 ,do/ ?\ n desire to h all ?y diseases heal$ at once8 ,w\ld/ ?\ n be glad to h all ?y torm5ts ( body & m9d = ev] eas$1 & all ! uneas9esses ( fle% & _s remov$ = ev]8 8,x is true1 ! m]e desire ( ease %\ld n be ! *ief reason :y ?\ %\lde/ desire dea?1 nor %\lde/ ?\ seek x ) an impati5t _s3 ,x is ?y duty to be> suff]+s & sorr[s ) holy pati5ce1 z a good soldi] ( ,*ri/1 x is ?y duty to abide 9 ?y po/ dur+ 8 pleasure1 to fill up ! h\rs ) s]vice1 & to su/a9 ! fatigues & burd5s ( ! mortal /ate to ! glory ( ,god ?y ,savi\r3 ,b he does n require t ?\ %\lde/ fall 9 love ) a /ate ( guilt & pa91 a /ate t has s mu* s9 & temptation1 s mu* burd5 & fatigue 9 x2 he gives !e leave to groan aft] ! h\r ( release & deliv]ance4 ,9 ?is tab]nacle we groan e>ne/ly1 be+ burd5$2 #b ,cor4 v4 #b4 8,consid] fur!r1 ,o my s\l1 :at is !re 9 ?is _w t %\ld make !e fond ( cont9u+ among ! inhabitants ( x8 ,has n ! _w1 ?\ dwelle/ 91 suffici5tly discov]$ itself to !e1 z a l& ( m]e vanity & vexation1 & art ?\ fond ( ! t5ts ( ,me%e* & ,k$>1 :]e ?y s\l has s little peace8 ,art ?\ afraid to *ange ?y dwell+-place8 ,ha/ ?\ n be5 teas$ long en\gh ) ! company ( s9n]s1 or ! fooli% & unfri5dly c>riage ( ^? :o are imp]fect sa9ts8 ,ha/ ?\ n be5 (t5 ready to say1 ,o t ,i _h ! w+s ( a dove1 to fly away f ! w9dy /orm & tempe/8 ,ps4 lv4 #f1 #g4 to get af> (f f ! rage & malice ( enemies1 f ! tr\blesome infirmities ( fri5ds1 af> (f f ! peevi%ness1 ! envy & ! passion ( "s ( ?y fell[-*ri/ians8 ,h[ (t5 ha/ ?\ wi%$ ev5 = a wild]ness :]e ?\ maye/ be at re/8 ,behold ! door ( dea? w %ortly op5 itself to !e1 & w\ld let !e 91 n to a wild]ness1 b to a p>adise1 to a place ( et]nal re/ & fre$om f all uneasy society2 & yet ?\ delaye/ & hange/ backw>d1 & art afraid to g4 8,9 t upp] _w ! sa9ts h no follies ab\t !m1 no vici\s & fretful hum\rs1 no spr+s ( vexation2 !y leave all _! weaknesses1 _! envy1 & _! ang] beh9d !m 9 ! grave4 ,9 ! heav5ly c\ntry1 e companion is an ev]la/+ fri5d1 & all ?y de> & pi\s k9dr$1 :o are dep>t$1 h put (f e ?+ t once made !e or !m uneasy4 ,!y are f> bett] company above ?an ev] !y 71 or c\ld be1 "h on e>?2 & do/ ?\ n want to see !m all 9 _! be/ raim5t ( grace & glory2 & to hold sweet communion ) !m 9 ! pure/ int]c\rses ( love8 8,b !re are /ill sweet] allurem5ts to a holy s\l2 ,god1 ev5 ?y ,god1 dwells 9 ! mid/ ( 8 sa9ts on high1 & t 9 ! full glories ( 8 love3 ,jesus ?y ,savi\r1 :om ?\ ha/ kn[n1 & :om ?\ ha/ lov$1 ?\gh ?\ ha/ nev] se5 him2 ,jesus is ,"l ( t c\ntry1 he waits = !e !re2 ,god himself dwells !re z ! f\nta9 ( felicity1 & %all be no m abs5t f !e4 ,?\ %alt no m compla9 ( ! )draw+s ( ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance1 or ! %ort visits ( 8 grace3 ,?\ %alt sit solit>y no m1 nor m\rn "u ! d>k eclipses ( ! ,sun ( righte\sness4 ,x is ! pleasure ( t heav5 ?\ hope/ =1 to be = ev] ) ?y ,"l1 to behold 8 glory1 to see him z he is1 & to be made l him1 & wilt ?\ n ent] 9 at ! gate into ! new ,j]usalem :5 he calls !e1 b tremble & />t backw>d1 because !re is a %ort d>k valley t lies on ?is side ( x80 ,rememb]1 ,o my s\l1 dea? is ?9e3 ,!re is no?+ 9 t d>k valley %all hurt !e4 ,lift up ?y head1 arise1 & %ake ?yself out ( ! du/4 ,let ?y fai? take a sweet prospect ov] ! little hills ( "t1 & beyond ! vale ( dea?3 ,look f> into ! invisible _w1 & bani% all ?y fe>s "u ! /rong allurem5t ( ! joys t are prep>$ = !e2 wait ) pleasure = ! h\r ( ?y dep>ture1 & rejoice & triumph :5 ! div9e message %all come4 ,:ile ?\ cont9ue/ "h1 life is ?9e4 ,:5 ?\ goe/ h5ce1 dea? is ?9e3 ?+s pres5t & ?+s to come are ?9e2 & ! invisible _w to :i* ?\ art ha/5+1 has ev]la/+ joys 9 res]ve = !e3 ,heav5 itself is ?9e3 ,heav5 is ! inh]itance ( all ! sa9ts3 ,! glories laid up !re are wait+ = ?y possession3 ! dissolution ( ?y e>?ly tab]nacle %all convey !e into ! mid/ ( !m4 ,awake1 arise1 & meet ! happy mom5t1 :5 ?\ %alt be undress$ ( ?is s9ful fle% & blood3 ,o let ^! defil$ g>m5ts ev] sit loose ab\t !e1 t !y may be ca/ (f )\t pa9 & regret3 ,g1 my s\l1 at ! summons ( ?y ,god & ,fa!r1 & :5 ! symptoms ( dy+ nature %all say1 ,h>k1 he calle? !e2 let ?y fai? & ?y love1 & ?y joy answ]1 ,"l ,i come4 ,g1 my s\l at ! invitation ( ?y ,r$eem]1 at ! voice ( ?y belov$3 ,behold he appe>s1 he comes6 ,g =? & meet him4 ,drop ?is fle%ly clo?+ ) holy delight2 arise1 put on ?y beautiful g>m5ts1 & %9e = ! glory ( ! ,"l is ris+ ^u !e3 ,g %9e among ! spirits ( ! j made p]fect1 ?yself a _s releas$ f e>?1 & dive/$ ( all imp]fection4 ,o happy f>ewell to life & "t6 ,o glori\s entrance into immortality6 ,,hymn ,,= ,,s]mon ,,xliii4 ,dea? a ,bless+ to ! ,sa9ts4 ,d fle% & nature dread to die8 ,& timor\s ?\ghts our m9ds enslave8 ,b grace c raise our hopes on high1 ,& quell ! t]rors ( ! grave4 ,:at6 ,%all we run to ga9 ! cr[n1 ,yet grieve to ?9k ! goal s ne>8 ,afraid to h our lab\rs done1 ,& f9i% ?is important w>8 ,d we n dwell 9 cl\ds bel[1 ,& little "k ! good we love8 ,:y %\ld we l ?is twilight s1 ,:5 'tis all noon 9 worlds above8 ,!re %all we see him face to face1 ,!re %all we "k ! ,great unkn[n1 ,& ,jesus1 ) 8 glori\s grace1 ,%9es 9 full light amid/ ! ?rone4 ,:5 we put (f ?is fle%ly load1 ,we're f a ?\s& mis*iefs free1 ,= ev] pres5t ) our ,god1 ,:]e we h long'd & wi%'d to be4 ,no m %all pride or passion rise1 ,or envy fret1 or malice ro>1 ,or sorr[ m\rn ) d[n-ca/ eyes1 ,& s9 defile our s\ls no m4 ',tis be/1 'tis inf9itely be/1 ,to g :]e tempt]s _c come1 ,:]e sa9ts & angels ev] ble/1 ,dwell & enjoy _! heav5ly home4 ,o = a visit f my ,god1 ,to drive my fe>s ( dea? away1 ,& help me ?ro' ?is d>ksome road1 ,to realms ( ev]la/+ day6 ,,end ,,( ,,! ,,fir/ ,,volume4 ,edw>d ,ba9es1 ,pr9t]1 ,le$s4 ,transcrib]'s ,notes3 ,text t 0 9 italics is enclos$ by und]scores 7italics74 ,footnotes h be5 mov$ to foll[ ! s]mons 9 :i* !y are ref]5c$4