(seq. 3)

2 Pro. 2. The Graces of the Saints being thus drawn forth
into Exercise by the Spirituall Presence of Christ at his
Table are very pleasant Delightfull to God, to others, [?]
to the Believers themselves. Religious duties go [off?] [very?]
heavily even to the Saints themselves, when they find their
Graces are not in Exercise.

Improvement.
use 1. What a blessed thing is it to have X sitting with us at his
Table. YX dont sit at his Table, the Ordinance will signify
nothing.
2. Here [?] have a good Rule to judge by whether X has
vouchsafed to sit with us at his Table by considering whether
our Graces have been in Exercise of that time [on?] [?].
3. Many from what we have heard may have reason to [learn?]
that they have not enjoyed X's preference at his Table, Since
they sit unconcerned, [stupid?] there.
4. We learn when our Attendance on Ordinances is accep-
table [&?] pleasing to God, viz. When our Graces are put into
Exercise by X's Spiritual Presences there.
5. When we find our Graces drawn forth at any Ordinance
we must attribute it to X's gracious Presence.
6. Hence we learn wt it is that makes X's Table desireable,
viz. his gracious Presence there. To Conclude,
Let us all be concerned that we may have X to sit
with us at his Table, [&?] so to have our Graces put into a
lively Exercise, [&?] let us be earnestly praying for his
Presence at his Table, [&?] Cleanse our Hearts & Hands, that
so we may be welcome Guests at this Royale feast.
Cambridge Sept. 1st P.M. 1728. Sabbath - day
2.
Text.
By Mr. Gilman from 8. Mark 36. For what shall it pro-
fit a man if he gain the whole world, & lose his own
soul.2
Doct. Our immortall Souls are of such inconceivable worth &
value, that all the most valuable enjoyment of time
can no ways countervail the loss of the same.
Prop 1. Our immortall Souls are of inconceivable worht &
value.
Pro. 2. The enjoyments of time are inconsiderable trifles
in comparison of the Eternall welfare oof the Souls.

3.
1. Earthly Pleasures cannot countervail the Loss of the Soul.
2. The enjoyments of time are unsatisfying, whereas the joys
of Heaven are satisfactory.
3. The enjoyments of time are fading, short-liv'd, & transitory,
whereas the joys of heaven are everlasting.
4. Temporal Pleasure bears no proportion to an Eternity
of Misery.

Improvements
Use.1. Is the Soul so precious, then see the unspeakable evil
of Sin, which lends directly to the Ruin of it.
2. Is the Soul of such unspeakable worth & Excellency,
hence see how great a Charge they have lying on
them, who are to take Care of Souls.
3. The more any Soul is polluted with Sin, the
more unlike it is to its Maker.
4. Is the Soul so excellent, hence its employments should
be suitable to its Capacities.
5. Are our Souls of Such worth, how should we withstand
the temptations of Satan, who Strives to win them.
6. Are our Souls of Such value how should we love X
who loved them from eternal Ruin by giving himself
a Ransom for them.
7. Is the future happiness of the Soul of such worth
& value, hence we See they are the [?] men, who
have secured their own everlasting happiness.

3. Cambridge Sept. 8. A.M. 1728. D. Dominico
By MM
Text. [Champney?] from 2 Tim. 3..5. Having a form of Godliness
but denying the power of the [?].
2.1. Wt is meant by a form of Godliness?
A. It is a bare pretence or verbal profession, or declaration
of Religion, without regarding or obeying the rules of it.
2.2. Wt is meant by the power of Godliness?
A. It is the Life of Religion, & is quite the reverse of a
form of Godliness. The power of Godliness is true & un-
feigned Religion.
2.3. Wt is it to deny the power of Godliness?
A. It is to live contrary to our profession of Religion.
Doct. Men may make high professions of Xtianity, when
indeed they are not true Xtians.