Selected quad for the lemma: religion_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
religion_n	world_n	worst_a	zeal_n	34	3	7.4483	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A62636	Several discourses upon the attributes of God viz. Concerning the perfection of God. Concerning our imitation of the divine perfections. The happiness of God. The unchangeableness of God. The knowledge of God. The wisdom, glory, and soveraignty of God. The wisdom of God, in the creation of the world. The wisdom of God, in his providence. The wisdom of God, in the redemption of mankind. The justice of God, in the distribution of rewards and punishments. The truth of God. The holiness of God. To which is annexed a spital sermon, of doing good. By the most reverend Dr. John Tillotson, late Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury. Being the sixth volume; published from the originals, by Raph Barker, D.D. chaplain to his grace.	Tillotson, John, 1630-1694.; Barker, Ralph, 1648-1708.	1699 (1699)	Wing T1264; ESTC R219315	169,861	473

who_o give_v he_o this_o authority_n our_o lord_n tell_v we_o plain_o his_o kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n and_o that_o without_o any_o distinction_n of_o in_o ordine_fw-la ad_fw-la spiritualia_fw-la and_o therefore_o he_o wrest_v no_o prince_n kingdom_n out_o of_o his_o hand_n nor_o seize_v it_o as_o forfeit_v to_o himself_o but_o this_o power_n the_o pope_n claim_v to_o himself_o and_o have_v exercise_v it_o many_o a_o time_n disturb_v the_o peace_n of_o nation_n and_o exercise_v the_o most_o barbarous_a cruelty_n in_o the_o world_n under_o a_o pretence_n of_o zeal_n for_o god_n and_o religion_n as_o if_o because_o religion_n be_v so_o very_o good_a a_o thing_n in_o itself_o it_o will_v warrant_v man_n to_o do_v the_o very_o worst_a thing_n for_o its_o sake_n which_o be_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o render_v religion_n contemptible_a and_o odious_a and_o to_o make_v two_o of_o the_o best_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n god_n and_o religion_n good_a for_o nothing_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n any_o reverence_n and_o esteem_v for_o religion_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n how_o we_o destroy_v the_o principle_n of_o natural_a religion_n and_o undermine_v the_o peace_n and_o happiness_n of_o humane_a society_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o under_o pretence_n of_o follow_v divine_a revelation_n and_o be_v lead_v by_o a_o church_n that_o can_v err_v for_o every_o church_n do_v certain_o err_v that_o teach_v any_o thing_n plain_o contrary_a to_o the_o principle_n and_o dictate_v ●f_o natural_a religion_n and_o utter_o inconsistent_a with_o the_o essential_a perfection_n of_o god_n and_o with_o the_o peace_n and_o order_n of_o the_o world_n for_o god_n be_v not_o the_o god_n of_o confusion_n but_o of_o order_n which_o st._n paul_n appeal_v to_o as_o a_o principle_n of_o eternal_a truth_n and_o natural_o know_v but_o they_o that_o pretend_v that_o religion_n prompt_v man_n to_o sedition_n and_o cruelty_n do_v represent_v god_n as_o the_o god_n of_o confusion_n and_o not_o of_o order_n therefore_o whatever_o man_n may_v through_o a_o ignorant_a zeal_n or_o for_o ambitious_a end_n pretend_v to_o be_v religion_n let_v we_o place_v it_o in_o that_o which_o be_v unquestionable_a the_o imitation_n of_o the_o divine_a perfection_n and_o let_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v put_v on_o as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n bowel_n of_o mercy_n kindness_n meekness_n long-suffering_a and_o above_o all_o let_v we_o put_v on_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o very_a bond_n of_o perfection_n the_o great_a perfection_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n or_o rather_o the_o very_a essence_n of_o god_n be_v love_n so_o st._n john_n speak_v god_n be_v love_n and_o he_o that_o dwell_v in_o love_n dwell_v in_o god_n and_o god_n in_o he_o and_o it_o be_v very_o remarkable_a that_o in_o these_o very_a quality_n of_o charity_n and_o kindness_n and_o compassion_n which_o we_o peculiar_o call_v humanity_n we_o approach_v near_o to_o the_o divinity_n itself_o and_o that_o the_o contrary_a disposition_n do_v transform_v we_o into_o wild_a beast_n and_o devil_n and_o yet_o as_o severe_o as_o i_o speak_v against_o these_o principle_n and_o practice_n i_o have_v a_o hearty_a pity_n and_o compassion_n for_o those_o who_o be_v under_o the_o power_n of_o so_o great_a a_o delusion_n and_o upon_o a_o pretence_n of_o be_v make_v the_o only_a true_a christian_n in_o the_o world_n be_v seduce_v from_o humanity_n itself_o and_o so_o far_o from_o be_v make_v good_a christian_n by_o these_o principle_n that_o they_o be_v hardly_o leave_v to_o be_v man_n be_v blind_v and_o lead_v by_o the_o blind_a they_o fall_v into_o the_o ditch_n of_o the_o gross_a and_o foul_a immorality_n such_o as_o be_v plain_o enough_o condemn_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n if_o there_o be_v no_o bible_n in_o the_o world_n not_o but_o that_o we_o protestant_n have_v our_o fault_n and_o our_o folly_n too_o and_o those_o god_n know_v too_o many_o and_o too_o visible_a we_o possess_v more_o truth_n but_o there_o be_v little_a peace_n among_o we_o and_o yet_o god_n be_v as_o well_o and_o as_o often_o in_o scripture_n call_v the_o god_n of_o peace_n as_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n in_o this_o great_a light_n and_o liberty_n of_o the_o reform_a religion_n we_o be_v apt_a to_o be_v wanton_a and_o to_o quarrel_n and_o fall_v out_o we_o be_v full_a of_o heat_n and_o animosity_n of_o schism_n and_o division_n and_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n we_o have_v not_o know_v god_n grant_v that_o at_o last_o in_o this_o our_o day_n when_o it_o concern_v we_o so_o much_o we_o may_v know_v the_o thing_n that_o belong_v to_o our_o peace_n before_o they_o be_v hide_v from_o our_o eye_n you_o see_v in_o what_o thing_n the_o practice_n of_o religion_n main_o consist_v in_o our_o likeness_n to_o god_n and_o resemblance_n of_o he_o in_o holiness_n and_o goodness_n and_o without_o this_o we_o be_v utter_o incapable_a of_o happiness_n we_o can_v see_v god_n unless_o we_o be_v like_o he_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n can_v administer_v no_o pleasure_n no_o felicity_n to_o we_o till_o we_o be_v change_v into_o his_o image_n till_o we_o come_v to_o this_o temper_n to_o hate_v sin_n and_o delight_n in_o purity_n and_o holiness_n we_o can_v have_v no_o delightful_a communion_n with_o the_o holy_a god_n till_o our_o passion_n be_v subdue_v and_o our_o soul_n dispossess_v of_o those_o devilish_a and_o ungodlike_a quality_n of_o hatred_n and_o malice_n of_o revenge_n and_o impatience_n and_o till_o we_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o universal_a goodness_n and_o charity_n we_o be_v not_o fit_a company_n for_o our_o heavenly_a father_n we_o be_v not_o qualify_v to_o dwell_v with_o god_n who_o be_v love_n and_o dwell_v in_o love_n so_o far_o as_o we_o be_v defective_a in_o these_o divine_a quality_n and_o perfection_n so_o far_o we_o fall_v short_a of_o the_o temper_n of_o happiness_n there_o be_v a_o direct_a and_o eternal_a opposition_n between_o the_o holy_a and_o good_a god_n and_o the_o evil_a disposition_n of_o wicked_a man_n and_o till_o this_o opposition_n be_v remove_v it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v find_v any_o felicity_n in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n now_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n be_v fix_v and_o unchangeable_a god_n can_v recede_v from_o his_o own_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v quit_v our_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o change_v god_n therefore_o change_v thyself_o and_o rather_o think_v of_o put_v off_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n which_o may_v be_v change_v than_o of_o alter_v the_o divine_a nature_n with_o who_o be_v no_o variableness_n nor_o shadow_n of_o turn_v god_n condescend_v to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o to_o make_v we_o capable_a of_o happiness_n but_o if_o this_o will_v not_o do_v he_o will_v not_o put_v off_o his_o own_o nature_n to_o make_v we_o happy_a sermon_n iii_o vi_o the_o happiness_n of_o god_n 1_o tim_n 1.11_o the_o bless_a god_n the_o whole_a verse_n run_v thus_o according_a to_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n of_o the_o bless_a god_n which_o be_v commit_v to_o my_o trust_n since_o all_o man_n natural_o desire_v happiness_n and_o thirst_n after_o it_o methinks_v we_o shall_v all_o desire_n to_o know_v what_o it_o be_v and_o where_o it_o be_v to_o be_v find_v and_o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v attain_v by_o we_o in_o that_o degree_n in_o which_o creature_n be_v capable_a of_o it_o what_o job_n say_v of_o wisdom_n may_v be_v say_v also_o of_o happiness_n god_n understand_v the_o way_n thereof_o and_o he_o know_v the_o place_n thereof_o he_o only_o who_o be_v perfect_o possess_v of_o it_o himself_o know_v wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o what_o be_v the_o true_a ingredient_n of_o it_o so_o that_o to_o direct_v we_o in_o our_o search_n after_o happiness_n the_o best_a way_n will_v be_v to_o contemplate_v and_o consider_v the_o divine_a nature_n which_o be_v the_o perfect_a pattern_n and_o idea_n of_o happiness_n and_o the_o original_a spring_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o the_o felicity_n that_o creature_n be_v capable_a of_o and_o to_o that_o end_n i_o have_v pitch_v upon_o these_o word_n wherein_o the_o apostle_n attribute_n this_o perfection_n of_o bessedness_n or_o happiness_n to_o god_n the_o bless_a god_n and_o though_o this_o be_v as_o essential_a a_o part_n as_o any_o other_o of_o that_o notion_n which_o mankind_n have_v of_o god_n from_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n yet_o i_o no_o where_o find_v in_o all_o the_o new_a testament_n this_o attribute_n of_o happiness_n give_v to_o god_n but_o only_o twice_o in_o this_o epistle_n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o the_o title_n of_o blessedness_n be_v frequent_o give_v both_o to_o god_n and_o christ_n but_o in_o another_o sense_n and_o in_o a_o quite_o different_a notion_n as_o mark_v 14.61_o where_o the_o highpriest_n ask_v our_o

they_o do_v but_o serve_v god_n in_o their_o family_n and_o go_v to_o church_n and_o behave_v themselves_o there_o with_o devotion_n and_o reverence_n and_o at_o certain_a season_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n they_o be_v true_o religious_a and_o very_o good_a christian_n when_o all_o this_o while_n they_o take_v no_o care_n to_o improve_v themselves_o in_o real_a goodness_n by_o a_o inward_a conformity_n of_o their_o mind_n to_o god_n and_o the_o real_a reformation_n and_o amendment_n of_o their_o life_n by_o mortify_v their_o lust_n and_o subdue_a their_o appetite_n and_o passion_n to_o the_o law_n of_o reason_n and_o religion_n by_o put_v on_o as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n bowel_n of_o kindness_n by_o be_v true_a and_o faithful_a righteous_a and_o just_a patient_a and_o merciful_a as_o their_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n be_v so_o and_o by_o forbear_v one_o another_o in_o case_n of_o provocation_n and_o forgive_a one_o another_o even_o as_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n have_v forgive_v we_o by_o purify_n themselves_o as_o god_n be_v pure_a and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v holy_a in_o all_o manner_n of_o conversation_n as_o he_o who_o have_v call_v they_o be_v holy_a when_o all_o this_o while_n they_o be_v as_o covetous_a and_o earthly_a mind_v and_o to_o serve_v their_o covetousness_n will_v strain_v a_o point_n of_o truth_n or_o justice_n and_o hardly_o do_v a_o act_n of_o charity_n in_o their_o whole_a life_n but_o what_o be_v extort_a from_o they_o by_o mere_a importunity_n or_o some_o such_o urgent_a necessity_n in_o point_n of_o decency_n and_o reputation_n that_o for_o shame_n of_o the_o world_n they_o know_v not_o how_o to_o avoid_v it_o when_o their_o passion_n be_v as_o fierce_a and_o ungoverned_a their_o heart_n as_o full_a of_o gall_n and_o bitterness_n their_o tongue_n of_o slander_n and_o evil_n speak_v their_o humour_n as_o proud_a and_o surly_a and_o censorious_a as_o they_o can_v be_v who_o be_v open_o profane_a and_o seem_v to_o neglect_v and_o despise_v all_o religion_n and_o yet_o because_o they_o serve_v god_n as_o they_o call_v it_o and_o make_v a_o external_a appearance_n of_o piety_n and_o devotion_n be_v good_a churchman_n and_o attend_v upon_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n they_o think_v they_o have_v discharge_v the_o whole_a business_n of_o religion_n admirable_o well_o and_o be_v very_o good_a child_n of_o god_n and_o in_o a_o state_n of_o great_a grace_n and_o favour_n with_o he_o whereas_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o these_o duty_n and_o the_o use_n of_o all_o these_o mean_n separate_v from_o that_o which_o be_v the_o great_a end_n of_o religion_n the_o conformity_n of_o ourselves_o to_o god_n in_o those_o quality_n and_o disposition_n which_o i_o have_v mention_v be_v so_o far_o from_o find_v acceptance_n with_o god_n that_o it_o be_v a_o abomination_n to_o he_o so_o god_n every_o where_o declare_v in_o scripture_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o he_o disdain_v to_o be_v praise_v by_o man_n of_o unhallowed_a lip_n and_o life_n and_o that_o unless_o with_o the_o praise_n we_o offer_v to_o he_o we_o order_v our_o conversation_n aright_o we_o shall_v not_o see_v the_o salvation_n of_o god_n with_o what_o contempt_n do_v he_o speak_v of_o this_o formal_a and_o external_a religion_n without_o the_o power_n of_o it_o upon_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n to_o what_o purpose_n be_v the_o multitude_n of_o your_o sacrifice_n to_o i_o will_v the_o lord_n be_v please_v with_o thousand_o of_o ram_n and_o ten_o thousand_o of_o river_n of_o oil_n he_o have_v show_v thou_o o_o man_n what_o be_v good_a and_o what_o do_v the_o lord_n require_v of_o thou_o but_o to_o do_v just_o and_o to_o love_v mercy_n and_o to_o walk_v humble_o with_o thy_o god_n be_v not_o this_o the_o fast_n which_o i_o have_v choose_v to_o break_v the_o band_n of_o wickedness_n and_o to_o let_v the_o oppress_v go_v free_a to_o deal_v thy_o bread_n to_o the_o hungry_a and_o that_o thou_o bring_v the_o poor_a that_o be_v cast_v out_o to_o thy_o house_n when_o thou_o see_v the_o naked_a that_o thou_o cover_v he_o and_o that_o thou_o hide_v not_o thyself_o from_o thy_o own_o flesh_n nor_o be_v it_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n that_o will_v avail_v we_o unless_o we_o be_v doer_n of_o it_o bless_a be_v they_o say_v our_o saviour_n that_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o keep_v it_o he_o that_o hear_v these_o say_n of_o i_o and_o do_v they_o shall_v be_v liken_v to_o a_o wise_a man_n who_o have_v build_v his_o house_n upon_o a_o rock_n nor_o will_v bare_v receive_v of_o the_o sacrament_n recommend_v we_o to_o god_n but_o perform_v the_o obligation_n which_o thereby_o we_o take_v upon_o ourselves_o to_o obstain_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n otherwise_o we_o tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o profane_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v sanctify_v as_o if_o it_o be_v a_o unholy_a thing_n can_v any_o man_n think_v that_o to_o be_v religion_n which_o have_v no_o effect_n upon_o the_o life_n of_o man_n which_o do_v not_o teach_v they_o to_o govern_v their_o word_n and_o action_n who_o read_v those_o plain_a word_n of_o st._n james_n if_o any_o man_n among_o you_o seem_v to_o be_v religious_a and_o bridle_v not_o his_o tongue_n but_o deceive_v his_o own_o heart_n that_o man_n religion_n be_v vain_a pure_a religion_n and_o undefiled_a before_o god_n and_o the_o father_n be_v this_o to_o visit_v the_o fatherless_a and_o widow_n in_o their_o affliction_n and_o to_o keep_v himself_o unspotted_a from_o the_o world_n when_o religion_n produce_v these_o real_a effect_n than_o the_o mean_n of_o religion_n do_v true_o serve_v the_o end_n of_o it_o and_o we_o be_v not_o only_a hearer_n of_o the_o word_n but_o doer_n of_o it_o and_o shall_v be_v bless_v in_o our_o deed_n so_o that_o as_o there_o be_v a_o obligation_n upon_o we_o to_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o religion_n which_o god_n have_v institute_v with_o great_a care_n and_o conscience_n so_o we_o shall_v chief_o mind_v that_o which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o religion_n which_o be_v to_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o a_o divine_a nature_n and_o make_v we_o like_a to_o god_n especial_o in_o those_o amiable_a and_o excellent_a quality_n which_o be_v the_o glory_n and_o beauty_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n his_o benignity_n and_o goodness_n his_o mercy_n and_o patience_n these_o because_o they_o be_v the_o primary_n perfection_n of_o god_n be_v the_o principal_a duty_n both_o of_o natural_a and_o reveal_v religion_n and_o of_o a_o eternal_a and_o indispensable_a obligation_n because_o they_o have_v their_o foundation_n in_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n which_o be_v fix_v and_o unalterable_a and_o all_o positive_a institution_n when_o they_o come_v in_o competition_n with_o these_o be_v to_o stoop_v and_o vail_v to_o they_o natural_a and_o moral_a duty_n especial_o those_o of_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n and_o charity_n be_v so_o strong_o bind_v upon_o we_o that_o nothing_o in_o any_o reveal_v religion_n can_v cancel_v the_o obligation_n of_o they_o or_o justify_v the_o violation_n of_o these_o great_a and_o indispensable_a law_n our_o saviour_n in_o his_o religion_n have_v declare_v nothing_o to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o they_o but_o on_o the_o contrary_n have_v straighten_a our_o obligation_n to_o they_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v not_o to_o destroy_v man_n life_n but_o to_o save_v they_o so_o that_o they_o know_v not_o what_o manner_n of_o spirit_n they_o be_v of_o who_o think_v to_o please_v god_n by_o hate_v man_n who_o be_v make_v after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n &_o by_o kill_v one_o another_o to_o do_v he_o good_a service_n who_o to_o advance_v his_o cause_n and_o religion_n in_o the_o world_n will_v break_v through_o all_o the_o obligation_n of_o nature_n and_o civil_a society_n undermine_v government_n and_o disturb_v the_o peace_n of_o mankind_n whereas_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o by_o any_o thing_n in_o his_o religion_n design_n to_o alter_v the_o civil_a government_n of_o the_o world_n or_o to_o lessen_v and_o diminish_v the_o right_n of_o prince_n or_o to_o set_v man_n loose_a from_o allegiance_n to_o they_o or_o to_o make_v treason_n and_o rebellion_n bloody_a war_n and_o barbarous_a massacre_n lawful_a for_o the_o propagate_a of_o his_o faith_n he_o have_v as_o any_o one_o will_v imagine_v as_o much_o power_n as_o the_o pope_n but_o yet_o he_o depose_v no_o prince_n nor_o excommunicate_v and_o discharge_v their_o subject_n from_o their_o fidelity_n and_o obedience_n to_o they_o for_o their_o opposition_n to_o his_o religion_n he_o have_v assume_v no_o such_o power_n to_o himself_o by_o what_o authority_n then_o do_v his_o vicar_n do_v these_o thing_n and_o

our_o affair_n and_o concernment_n after_o we_o have_v use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n let_v we_o sit_v down_o and_o be_v satisfy_v and_o refer_v the_o rest_n to_o god_n who_o providence_n govern_v the_o world_n and_o take_v care_n of_o all_o our_o interest_n and_o of_o the_o interest_n of_o his_o church_n and_o religion_n when_o they_o seem_v to_o be_v in_o great_a danger_n we_o can_v but_o be_v convince_v that_o this_o be_v very_o reasonable_a to_o leave_v the_o management_n of_o thing_n to_o he_o who_o make_v they_o and_o therefore_o understand_v best_o how_o to_o order_v they_o the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n be_v a_o very_a curious_a and_o complicate_v thing_n and_o not_o to_o be_v tamper_v with_o by_o every_o unskilful_a hand_n and_o therefore_o as_o a_o unskilful_a man_n after_o he_o have_v tamper_v a_o great_a while_n with_o a_o watch_n think_v to_o bring_v it_o into_o better_a order_n and_o be_v at_o last_o convince_v that_o he_o can_v do_v no_o good_a upon_o it_o carry_v it_o to_o he_o that_o make_v it_o to_o mend_v it_o and_o put_v it_o into_o order_n so_o must_v we_o do_v after_o all_o our_o care_n and_o anxiety_n about_o our_o own_o private_a concernment_n or_o the_o public_a state_n of_o thing_n we_o must_v give_v over_o govern_v the_o world_n as_o a_o business_n past_o our_o skill_n as_o a_o province_n too_o hard_o and_o a_o knowledge_n too_o wonderful_a for_o we_o and_o leave_v it_o to_o he_o who_o make_v the_o world_n to_o govern_v it_o and_o take_v care_n of_o it_o and_o if_o we_o be_v not_o thus_o affect_v and_o dispose_a we_o do_v not_o believe_v the_o providence_n of_o god_n whatever_o profession_n we_o make_v of_o it_o if_o we_o do_v it_o will_v have_v a_o influence_n upon_o our_o mind_n to_o free_v we_o from_o anxious_a care_n and_o discontent_n be_v we_o firm_o persuade_v of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n of_o the_o divine_a providence_n we_o shall_v confident_o rely_v upon_o it_o and_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n advice_n here_o in_o the_o text_n cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o he_o because_o he_o care_v for_o we_o sermon_n ix_o vi_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n 1_o cor._n i._n 24_o christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n i_o have_v in_o the_o ordinary_a course_n of_o my_o preach_v be_v treat_v of_o the_o attribute_n and_o perfection_n of_o god_n more_o particular_o those_o which_o relate_v to_o the_o divine_a understanding_n the_o knowledge_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n the_o first_o of_o these_o i_o have_v finish_v and_o make_v some_o progress_n in_o the_o second_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n which_o i_o have_v speak_v to_o in_o general_a and_o have_v propound_v more_o particular_o to_o consider_v those_o famous_a instance_n and_o argument_n of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o government_n of_o it_o and_o the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n by_o jesus_n christ_n the_o two_o first_o of_o these_o i_o have_v speak_v to_o namely_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n which_o appear_v in_o the_o creation_n and_o government_n of_o the_o world_n i_o come_v now_o to_o the_o iii_o instance_n of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n by_o jesus_n christ_n which_o i_o shall_v by_o god_n assistance_n speak_v to_o from_o these_o word_n christ_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n the_o apostle_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o epistle_n upon_o occasion_n of_o his_o mention_v the_o division_n and_o party_n that_o be_v among_o the_o corinthian_n where_o one_o say_v i_o be_o of_o paul_n another_o i_o be_o of_o apollo_n ask_v they_o whether_o paul_n be_v crucify_v for_o they_o or_o whether_o they_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o name_n of_o paul_n to_o convince_v they_o that_o they_o can_v not_o pretend_v this_o that_o they_o be_v baptise_a into_o his_o name_n he_o tell_v they_o at_o the_o 14_o and_o 15_o the_o verse_n that_o he_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o baptize_v any_o of_o they_o except_z two_o or_o three_o so_o far_o be_v he_o from_o have_v baptise_a they_o into_o his_o own_o name_n and_o at_o the_o 17_o the_o verse_n he_o say_v that_o his_o work_n his_o principal_a work_n be_v to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n which_o he_o have_v do_v not_o with_o humane_a eloquence_n not_o in_o wisdom_n of_o word_n but_o with_o great_a plainness_n and_o simplicity_n lest_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v make_v of_o none_o effect_n lest_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v use_v any_o artifice_n the_o gospel_n shall_v have_v be_v less_o powerful_a and_o indeed_o his_o preach_a be_v affect_o plain_a and_o therefore_o the_o gospel_n do_v seem_v to_o very_o many_o to_o be_v a_o foolish_a and_o ridiculous_a thing_n the_o story_n which_o they_o tell_v of_o christ_n crucify_a be_v to_o the_o jew_n a_o stumble_a block_n and_o to_o the_o greek_n foolishness_n the_o jew_n who_o expect_v another_o kind_n of_o messiah_n that_o shall_v come_v in_o great_a pomp_n and_o glory_n to_o be_v a_o mighty_a temporal_a prince_n they_o be_v angry_a at_o the_o story_n of_o a_o crucify_a christ_n the_o greek_n the_o philosopher_n who_o expect_v some_o curious_a theory_n adorn_v with_o eloquence_n and_o deliver_v and_o lay_v down_o according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o art_n they_o deride_v this_o plain_a and_o simple_a relation_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o gospel_n but_o though_o this_o design_n of_o the_o gospel_n appear_v silly_a and_o foolish_a to_o rash_a and_o inconsiderate_a and_o prejudice_v mind_n yet_o to_o they_o that_o be_v call_v to_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n christ_n that_o be_v the_o way_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n which_o the_o apostle_n preach_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n a_o eminent_a instance_n of_o it_o so_o that_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n by_o jesus_n christ_n be_v a_o design_n of_o admirable_a wisdom_n this_o i_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o confirm_v to_o you_o i._o by_o general_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o ii_o by_o a_o more_o particular_a enquiry_n into_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o design_n and_o the_o mean_n how_o it_o be_v accomplish_v i._o by_o testimony_n from_o scripture_n you_o know_v i_o have_v all_o along_o in_o my_o discourse_n of_o the_o attribute_n of_o god_n use_v this_o method_n of_o prove_v they_o from_o the_o dictate_v of_o natural_a light_n and_o the_o revelation_n of_o scripture_n but_o now_o i_o must_v forsake_v my_o wont_a method_n for_o here_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n leave_v i_o the_o wisdom_n of_o creation_n be_v manifest_a in_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v make_v the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n wisdom_n and_o the_o firmament_n show_v his_o handiwork_n the_o work_n of_o god_n do_v preach_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o creator_n but_o the_o sun_n moon_n and_o star_n do_v not_o preach_v the_o gospel_n the_o wisdom_n of_o redemption_n be_v wisdom_n in_o a_o mystery_n hide_a wisdom_n which_o none_o of_o the_o prince_n or_o philosopher_n of_o this_o world_n know_v the_o sharp_a wit_n and_o the_o high_a and_o most_o raise_a understanding_n among_o the_o heathen_n can_v say_v nothing_o of_o this_o here_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o wise_a and_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o prudent_a be_v pose_v and_o we_o may_v make_v the_o apostle_n challenge_v v_o 20._o of_o this_o chapter_n where_o be_v the_o wise_a where_o be_v the_o disputer_n of_o this_o world_n there_o be_v no_o natural_a light_n discover_v christ_n the_o wise_a man_n can_v find_v he_o out_o unless_o a_o star_n be_v create_v on_o purpose_n to_o lead_v and_o direct_v to_o he_o therefore_o in_o this_o i_o shall_v only_o depend_v upon_o divine_a revelation_n 1_o cor._n 2.7_o 8._o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o a_o mystery_n even_o the_o hide_a wisdom_n which_o god_n ordain_v before_o the_o world_n unto_o our_o glory_n which_o none_o of_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n know_v eph._n 1.7_o 8._o in_o who_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n wherein_o he_o have_v abound_v towards_o we_o in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o prudence_n eph._n 3.10_o 11._o the_o manifold_a wisdom_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o eternal_a purpose_n which_o he_o purpose_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n this_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n be_v so_o various_a and_o admirable_a that_o it_o be_v not_o below_o the_o angel_n to_o know_v and_o understand_v it_o to_o the_o intent_n that_o unto_o principality_n and_o power_n in_o heavenly_a place_n may_v be_v know_v the_o manifold_a wisdom_n of_o god_n ii_o by_o inquire_v more_o particular_o into_o the_o nature_n

upon_o the_o account_n of_o any_o one_o of_o these_o simple_a quality_n than_o we_o will_v another_o man_n destitute_a of_o these_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o a_o hundred_o title_n of_o honour_n and_o ten_o thousand_o acre_n of_o land_n a_o wicked_a and_o unholy_a man_n he_o be_v a_o vile_a person_n who_o deserve_v to_o be_v contemn_v and_o a_o holy_a man_n he_o be_v the_o right_n honourable_a psal_n 15.4_o in_o who_o eye_n a_o vile_a person_n be_v contemn_v but_o he_o honour_v they_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n the_o vile_a person_n be_v oppose_v to_o he_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n he_o that_o be_v bold_a to_o affront_n god_n and_o sin_n against_o he_o be_v the_o base_a and_o ignoble_a person_n god_n himself_o who_o be_v possess_v of_o all_o excellency_n and_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o know_v best_o how_o to_o judge_v of_o these_o he_o tell_v we_o how_o we_o shall_v value_v ourselves_o and_o other_o jer._n 9.23_o 24._o let_v not_o the_o wise_a man_n glory_n in_o his_o wisdom_n neither_o let_v the_o mighty_a man_n glory_n in_o his_o might_n let_v not_o the_o rich_a man_n glory_n in_o his_o riches_n but_o let_v he_o that_o glori_v glory_n in_o this_o that_o he_o understand_v and_o know_v i_o that_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n which_o exercise_n lovingkindness_n judgement_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o earth_n for_o in_o these_o thing_n i_o delight_v say_v the_o lord_n to_o know_v these_o divine_a quality_n and_o perfection_n signify_v here_o to_o understand_v they_o so_o as_o to_o imitate_v they_o i_o do_v not_o speak_v this_o to_o bring_v down_o the_o value_n of_o any_o that_o be_v advance_v in_o this_o world_n or_o to_o lessen_v the_o respect_n which_o be_v due_a to_o they_o i_o will_v have_v nothing_o undervalue_v but_o wickedness_n and_o vice_n and_o i_o will_v have_v those_o who_o have_v store_n of_o worldly_a advantage_n to_o recommend_v they_o to_o add_v religion_n to_o their_o riches_n and_o holiness_n to_o their_o honour_n that_o they_o may_v be_v current_n for_o their_o intrinsic_a value_n rather_o than_o for_o the_o image_n and_o picture_n of_o worth_n which_o the_o world_n have_v stamp_v upon_o they_o 3._o if_o holiness_n be_v the_o chief_a excellency_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n than_o what_o a_o absurd_a and_o unreasonable_a thing_n be_v it_o to_o scorn_v and_o despise_v holiness_n to_o mock_v and_o deride_v man_n under_o this_o very_a title_n the_o world_n be_v much_o blind_v that_o they_o do_v not_o see_v the_o great_a evil_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n of_o holiness_n but_o that_o man_n shall_v be_v so_o infatuate_v as_o to_o change_v the_o nature_n of_o thing_n and_o to_o mistake_v thing_n of_o so_o vast_a difference_n as_o sin_n and_o holiness_n to_o call_v good_a evil_n and_o evil_a good_a that_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o vile_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v esteem_v and_o cherish_v and_o account_v a_o piece_n of_o gallantry_n and_o reckon_v among_o the_o excellency_n and_o accomplishment_n of_o humane_a nature_n and_o holiness_n which_o be_v so_o great_a a_o perfection_n shall_v be_v a_o name_n of_o hatred_n and_o disgrace_n to_o be_v contemn_v and_o persecute_v that_o that_o which_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o most_o radiant_a perfection_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n shall_v be_v matter_n of_o scorn_n and_o contempt_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v in_o another_o case_n behold_v you_o despiser_n and_o wonder_v and_o perish_v do_v you_o think_v the_o holy_a and_o just_a god_n will_v put_v up_o these_o affront_v and_o indignity_n you_o do_v not_o only_o despise_v man_n but_o you_o despise_v god_n also_o you_o can_v contemn_v that_o which_o god_n account_v his_o glory_n without_o revile_v the_o divine_a nature_n and_o offer_v despite_n to_o god_n himself_o the_o malice_n reach_v heaven_n and_o be_v level_v against_o god_n whenever_o you_o slight_a holiness_n 4._o if_o god_n be_v a_o holy_a god_n and_o have_v such_o a_o repugnancy_n in_o his_o nature_n to_o sin_n than_o this_o be_v matter_n of_o terror_n to_o wicked_a men._n the_o holy_a god_n can_v but_o hate_v sin_n and_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o wickedness_n and_o the_o hatred_n of_o god_n be_v terrible_a we_o dread_v the_o hatred_n of_o a_o great_a man_n because_o where_o hatred_n be_v back_v with_o power_n the_o effect_n of_o it_o be_v terrible_a but_o the_o hatred_n of_o the_o almighty_a and_o eternal_a god_n be_v much_o more_o dreadful_a because_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o be_v great_a and_o more_o last_a than_o of_o the_o hatred_n of_o a_o weak_a mortal_a man_n we_o know_v the_o utmost_a they_o can_v do_v they_o can_v but_o kill_v the_o body_n after_o that_o they_o have_v no_o more_o that_o they_o can_v do_v they_o can_v hurt_v our_o soul_n they_o can_v follow_v we_o beyond_o the_o grave_a and_o pursue_v we_o into_o another_o world_n but_o the_o effect_n of_o god_n hatred_n and_o displeasure_n be_v mighty_a and_o last_a they_o extend_v themselves_o to_o all_o eternity_n for_o who_o know_v the_o power_n of_o his_o anger_n who_o can_v tell_v the_o utmost_a of_o what_o omnipotent_a justice_n can_v do_v to_o sinner_n it_o be_v a_o dreadful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n because_o he_o that_o live_v for_o ever_o can_v punish_v for_o ever_o we_o be_v miserable_a if_o god_n do_v not_o love_v we_o those_o word_n my_o soul_n shall_v have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o he_o signify_v great_a misery_n and_o express_v a_o dreadful_a curse_n but_o it_o be_v a_o more_o positive_a expression_n of_o misery_n for_o god_n to_o hate_v we_o that_o signify_v ruin_n and_o destruction_n to_o the_o utmost_a psal_n 5.4_o 5._o thou_o be_v not_o a_o god_n that_o have_v pleasure_n in_o wickedness_n neither_o shall_v evil_o dwell_v with_o thou_o this_o be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o express_v less_o than_o be_v intend_v god_n be_v far_o from_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a negative_a temper_n towards_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n therefore_o the_o psalmist_n add_v thou_o hate_v all_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n and_o then_o in_o the_o next_o verse_n to_o show_v what_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o god_n hatred_n thou_o shall_v destroy_v they_o that_o speak_v lease_v therefore_o sinner_n fear_n and_o tremble_v at_o the_o thought_n of_o god_n holiness_n 5._o imitate_v the_o holiness_n of_o god_n this_o be_v the_o inference_n here_o in_o the_o text_n be_v you_o holy_a for_o i_o be_o holy_a holiness_n in_o one_o word_n contain_v all_o the_o imitable_a perfection_n of_o god_n and_o when_o it_o be_v say_v be_v you_o holy_a it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v be_v you_o good_a and_o patient_n and_o merciful_a and_o true_a and_o faithful_a for_o i_o be_o so_o therefore_o religion_n be_v call_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o holy_a one_o prov._n 9.10_o and_o chap._n 30.3_o and_o our_o imitation_n of_o god_n be_v express_v by_o our_o put_n on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n eph._n 4.24_o see_v then_o this_o be_v the_o chief_a excellency_n and_o perfection_n of_o god_n and_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o the_o perfection_n which_o we_o be_v to_o imitate_v and_o wherein_o we_o be_v to_o endeavour_v to_o be_v like_o god_n let_v we_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o the_o holy_a god_n endeavour_v to_o be_v habitual_o holy_a which_o be_v our_o conformity_n to_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n and_o actual_o holy_a which_o be_v our_o conformity_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n i_o will_v not_o enlarge_v upon_o this_o because_o i_o have_v press_v the_o imitation_n of_o these_o particular_a perfection_n goodness_n patience_n justice_z truth_n and_o faithfulness_n upon_o other_o text_n i_o shall_v only_o mention_v two_o argument_n to_o excite_v and_o quicken_v our_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n after_o holiness_n 1._o holiness_n be_v a_o imitation_n of_o the_o high_a excellency_n and_o perfection_n holiness_n i_o tell_v you_o signify_v a_o separation_n from_o sin_n and_o vice_n and_o all_o moral_a imperfection_n and_o consequent_o do_v comprehend_v and_o take_v in_o all_o the_o moral_a perfection_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n the_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n and_o patience_n and_o justice_n and_o veracity_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n now_o these_o be_v the_o very_a beauty_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n the_o first_o thing_n that_o we_o attribute_v to_o god_n next_o to_o his_o be_v be_v his_o goodness_n and_o those_o other_o attribute_n which_o have_v a_o necessary_a connexion_n with_o it_o for_o his_o greatness_n and_o majesty_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o glory_n which_o result_v from_o his_o unite_a perfection_n especial_o from_o his_o goodness_n and_o those_o perfection_n which_o be_v akin_a to_o it_o separate_a from_o god_n these_o perfection_n which_o

this_o kind_n than_o the_o king_n and_o queen_n who_o be_v as_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v but_o as_o it_o very_o seldom_o happen_v the_o most_o bright_a and_o shine_a example_n of_o this_o great_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o virtue_n charity_n and_o compassion_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o persecute_v i_o proceed_v to_o the_o iv._o thing_n considerable_a in_o the_o text_n viz._n our_o unwearied_a perseverance_n in_o this_o work_n of_o do_v good_a let_v we_o not_o be_v weary_a in_o well-doing_n after_o we_o have_v do_v some_o few_o act_n of_o charity_n yea_o though_o they_o shall_v be_v very_o considerable_a we_o must_v not_o sit_v down_o and_o say_v we_o have_v do_v enough_o there_o will_v still_o be_v new_a object_n new_a occasion_n new_a opportunity_n for_o the_o exercise_n of_o our_o charity_n spring_v up_o and_o present_v themselves_o to_o we_o let_v we_o never_o think_v that_o we_o can_v do_v enough_o in_o the_o way_n of_o do_v good_a the_o best_a and_o the_o happy_a being_n be_v most_o constant_a and_o unwearyed_a in_o this_o work_n of_o do_v good_a the_o holy_a angel_n of_o god_n be_v continual_o employ_v in_o minister_a for_o the_o good_a of_o those_o who_o shall_v be_v heir_n of_o salvation_n and_o the_o son_n of_o god_n when_o he_o appear_v in_o our_o nature_n and_o dwell_v among_o we_o that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o perfect_a and_o familiar_a example_n to_o we_o of_o all_o holiness_n and_o virtue_n he_o go_v about_o do_v good_a to_o the_o body_n and_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o men._n how_o diligent_a and_o unwearyed_a be_v he_o in_o this_o work_n it_o be_v his_o employment_n and_o his_o pleasure_n his_o meat_n and_o drink_n the_o joy_n and_o the_o life_n of_o his_o life_n and_o god_n himself_o though_o he_o be_v infinite_o and_o perfect_o good_a in_o himself_o yet_o he_o still_o continue_v to_o do_v good_a and_o be_v never_o weary_a of_o this_o bless_a work_n it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o the_o perfection_n and_o the_o felicity_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o how_o can_v we_o be_v weary_a of_o that_o work_n which_o be_v a_o imitation_n of_o the_o high_a excellency_n and_o perfection_n and_o the_o very_a essence_n of_o happiness_n v._o and_o last_o here_o be_v the_o argument_n and_o encouragement_n to_o the_o cheerful_a discharge_n of_o this_o duty_n because_o in_o due_a season_n we_o shall_v reap_v if_o we_o faint_v not_o therefore_o as_o we_o have_v opportunity_n let_v we_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o men._n in_o due_a season_n we_o shall_v reap_v that_o be_v soon_o or_o late_a in_o this_o world_n or_o in_o the_o other_o we_o shall_v receive_v the_o full_a reward_n of_o our_o well-doing_n and_o now_o i_o have_v explain_v this_o duty_n to_o you_o as_o plain_o and_o brief_o as_o i_o can_v the_o hard_a part_n of_o my_o task_n be_v yet_o behind_o to_o persuade_v man_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o and_o to_o this_o purpose_n i_o shall_v only_o insist_v upon_o the_o promise_n in_o the_o text_n be_v not_o weary_a in_o well-doing_n for_o in_o due_a season_n you_o shall_v reap_v if_o you_o faint_v not_o we_o shall_v reap_v the_o pleasure_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o it_o in_o our_o own_o mind_n and_o all_o the_o other_o mighty_a advantage_n of_o it_o in_o this_o world_n and_o the_o vast_a and_o unspeakable_a reward_n of_o it_o in_o the_o other_o first_o we_o shall_v reap_v the_o pleasure_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o it_o in_o our_o own_o mind_n and_o there_o be_v no_o sensual_a pleasure_n that_o be_v comparable_a to_o the_o delight_n of_o do_v good_a this_o cato_n make_v his_o boast_n of_o as_o the_o great_a comfort_n and_o joy_n of_o his_o old_a age_n conscientia_fw-la bene_fw-la actae_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la multorumque_fw-la benefactorum_fw-la recordatio_fw-la jucundissima_fw-la the_o remembrance_n of_o a_o well_o spend_v life_n and_o of_o many_o benefit_n and_o kindness_n do_v by_o we_o to_o other_o be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o pleasant_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n sensual_a pleasure_n soon_o die_v and_o vanish_v but_o that_o be_v not_o the_o worst_a of_o they_o they_o leave_v a_o sting_n behind_o they_o and_o when_o the_o pleasure_n be_v go_v nothing_o remain_v but_o gild_n and_o trouble_v and_o repentance_n whereas_o the_o reflection_n upon_o any_o good_a we_o have_v do_v be_v a_o perpetual_a spring_n of_o peace_n and_o pleasure_n to_o we_o and_o no_o trouble_n and_o bitterness_n ensue_v upon_o it_o the_o thought_n of_o it_o lie_v even_o and_o easy_a in_o our_o mind_n and_o so_o often_o as_o it_o come_v to_o our_o remembrance_n it_o minister_v fresh_a comfort_n to_o we_o second_o we_o shall_v likewise_o reap_v other_o mighty_a advantage_n by_o it_o in_o this_o world_n it_o be_v the_o way_n to_o derive_v a_o last_a blessing_n upon_o our_o estate_n what_o we_o give_v in_o alm_n and_o charity_n be_v consecrate_v to_o god_n and_o be_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a and_o most_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n in_o the_o christian_a religion_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o heb._n 13.16_o to_o do_v good_a and_o to_o communicate_v forget_v not_o for_o with_o such_o sacrifice_n god_n be_v well_o please_v it_o be_v like_o the_o first-fruit_n under_o the_o law_n which_o be_v dedicate_v and_o offer_v up_o to_o god_n do_v derive_v a_o blessing_n upon_o their_o whole_a harvest_n and_o it_o procure_v for_o we_o also_o the_o blessing_n and_o prayer_n of_o those_o to_o who_o we_o extend_v our_o charity_n their_o blessing_n i_o say_v upon_o we_o and_o we_o and_o all_o that_o we_o have_v and_o be_v it_o a_o small_a thing_n in_o our_o eye_n to_o have_v as_o job_n speak_v the_o blessing_n of_o they_o who_o be_v ready_a to_o perish_v to_o come_v upon_o we_o the_o fervent_a prayer_n of_o the_o poor_a for_o we_o avail_v much_o for_o god_n have_v a_o special_a regard_n to_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o destitute_a and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o their_o cry_n few_o man_n have_v faith_n to_o believe_v it_o but_o certain_o charity_n be_v a_o great_a security_n to_o we_o in_o the_o time_n of_o evil_a and_o that_o not_o only_o from_o the_o special_a promise_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n which_o be_v engage_v to_o preserve_v those_o from_o want_n who_o be_v ready_a to_o relieve_v the_o necessity_n of_o other_o prov._n 11.25_o the_o liberal_a soul_n shall_v be_v make_v fat_a and_o he_o that_o water_v shall_v be_v water_v also_o himself_o and_o prov._n 28.27_o he_o that_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a shall_v not_o lack_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a in_o the_o evil_a time_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o dearth_n he_o shall_v be_v satisfiy_v say_v the_o psalmist_n but_o beside_o the_o promise_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n our_o charity_n and_o alm_n be_v likewise_o a_o great_a security_n to_o we_o from_o the_o nature_n and_o reason_n of_o the_o thing_n itself_o whosoever_o be_v charitable_a to_o other_o do_v wise_o bespeak_v the_o charity_n and_o kindness_n of_o other_o for_o himself_o against_o the_o day_n of_o necessity_n for_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o make_v a_o man_n more_o and_o sure_a friend_n than_o our_o bounty_n this_o will_v plead_v for_o we_o and_o stand_v our_o friend_n in_o our_o great_a trouble_n and_o danger_n for_o a_o good_a man_n say_v the_o apostle_n that_o be_v for_o one_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o oblige_v other_o by_o great_a kindness_n and_o benefit_n one_o will_v even_o dare_v to_o die_v it_o have_v sometime_o happen_v that_o the_o obligation_n which_o a_o man_n have_v lay_v upon_o other_o by_o a_o cheerful_a and_o seasonable_a charity_n have_v in_o time_n of_o danger_n and_o extremity_n do_v he_o more_o kindness_n than_o all_o his_o estate_n can_v do_v for_o he_o alm_n say_v the_o wise_a man_n have_v deliver_v from_o death_n and_o in_o time_n of_o public_a distress_n and_o when_o we_o be_v beset_v with_o cruel_a and_o powerful_a enemy_n who_o if_o god_n be_v not_o on_o our_o side_n will_v swallow_v as_o up_o quick_a the_o public_a charity_n o●_n a_o nation_n do_v many_o time_n prove_v its_o best_a safeguard_v and_o shield_n there_o be_v a_o most_o remarkable_a passage_n to_o this_o purpose_n ecclus._n 29.11_o 12_o 13._o lay_v up_o thy_o treasure_n according_a to_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o most_o high_a and_o it_o shall_v bring_v thou_o more_o profit_n than_o gold_n shut_v up_o thy_o alm_n in_o thy_o storehouse_n and_o it_o shall_v deliver_v thou_o from_o all_o affliction_n it_o shall_v fight_v for_o thou_o against_o thy_o enemy_n more_o than_o a_o mighty_a shield_n and_o a_o strong_a spear_n and_o of_o this_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o we_o of_o this_o nation_n by_o the_o great_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o almighty_a god_n have_v have_v happy_a experience_n in_o our_o late_a wonderful_a deliverance_n under_o the_o conduct_n and_o valour_n of_o one_o of_o the_o best_a and_o brave_a of_o prince_n and_o