make_v no_o spare_a of_o his_o blood_n for_o our_o sake_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v ourselves_o prodigal_a in_o our_o duty_n if_o we_o take_v a_o little_a pain_n and_o spend_v some_o sweat_n in_o his_o service_n yea_o rather_o let_v we_o think_v no_o time_n well_o spend_v which_o be_v not_o thus_o employ_v and_o all_o our_o labour_n lose_v which_o by_o holy_a duty_n express_v not_o some_o love_n towards_o he_o to_o who_o we_o owe_v so_o much_o and_o be_v able_a to_o pay_v so_o little_a excellent_a be_v the_o meditation_n of_o a_o devout_a father_n to_o this_o purpose_n if_o say_v he_o i_o owe_v myself_o whole_o unto_o he_o for_o 1._o quòd_fw-la si_fw-la totùm_fw-la i_o debeo_fw-la pro_fw-la i_o facto_fw-la quid_fw-la addam_fw-la iam_fw-la &_o pro_fw-la refecto_fw-la &_o refecto_fw-la hoc_fw-la modo_fw-la &_o c_o bern._n lib_n de_fw-fr diligen_n deo_fw-la c._n 1._o my_o creation_n what_o shall_v i_o now_o add_v for_o my_o restauration_n and_o redemption_n especial_o be_v restore_v after_o this_o manner_n neither_o be_v i_o so_o easy_o restore_v as_o create_v for_o to_o create_v i_o and_o all_o thing_n else_o god_n do_v but_o say_v the_o word_n and_o it_o be_v do_v but_o he_o that_o by_o once_o speak_v make_v i_o say_v many_o thing_n wrought_v wonder_n suffer_v thing_n not_o only_o grievous_a but_o disgraceful_a and_o unworthy_a of_o he_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v i_o what_o therefore_o shall_v i_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o i_o in_o his_o first_o work_n he_o give_v i_o unto_o myself_o in_o the_o second_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o i_o and_o by_o give_v himself_o restore_v i_o unto_o myself_o be_v then_o both_o give_v and_o restore_v i_o owe_v myself_o unto_o he_o for_o myself_o &_o so_o be_o twice_o due_a but_o what_o then_o shall_v i_o give_v unto_o god_n for_o give_v himself_o for_o though_o i_o can_v give_v myself_o a_o thousand_o time_n for_o recompense_n what_o be_o i_o in_o comparison_n of_o he_o beside_o which_o argument_n of_o thankfulness_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n there_o be_v another_o of_o necessity_n which_o like_o a_o strong_a chain_n ti_v we_o unto_o they_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v propound_v this_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o our_o redemption_n yea_o have_v also_o ratify_v it_o by_o his_o solemn_a oath_n that_o all_o those_o who_o be_v by_o he_o 6._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o rom._n 14._o 9_o mat._n 7._o 22._o mal._n 1._o 6._o redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n shall_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n he_o therefore_o die_v that_o he_o may_v be_v lord_n of_o all_o not_o in_o bare_a title_n &_o profession_n only_o for_o that_o will_v nothing_o profit_v we_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n as_o himself_o tell_v we_o but_o in_o deed_n &_o truth_n by_o perform_v unto_o he_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a service_n he_o have_v buy_v we_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o col._n 1._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o esa_n 44._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v our_o own_o and_o much_o less_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n but_o he_o &_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n &_o body_n see_v they_o be_v his_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o think_v that_o christ_n may_v fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o have_v propound_v &_o so_o die_v in_o vain_a yea_o if_o he_o may_v not_o fail_v of_o his_o truth_n &_o falsify_v his_o oath_n let_v we_o not_o imagine_v that_o we_o be_v his_o redeem_a or_o have_v any_o part_n in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o salvation_n wrought_v by_o he_o unless_o we_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n only_o but_o from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o conversion_n all_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o life_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n we_o be_v strong_o bind_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o five_o benefit_n be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o be_v redeem_v by_o his_o full_a satisfaction_n death_n &_o obedience_n the_o lord_n have_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o we_o not_o like_o that_o under_o the_o law_n the_o condition_n whereof_o be_v perfect_a obedience_n the_o which_o be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n the_o promise_n be_v make_v void_a and_o unprofitable_a see_v this_o new_a covenant_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n promise_v for_o his_o part_n that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n that_o he_o will_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o good_a thing_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o we_o for_o our_o part_n promise_n unto_o god_n again_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o his_o people_n and_o that_o we_o will_v receive_v and_o embrace_v all_o his_o blessing_n promise_v by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n and_o especial_o jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o whole_o rest_v upon_o he_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o and_o have_v the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o gracious_a and_o free_a gift_n and_o because_o a_o dead_a and_o fruitless_a faith_n can_v do_v this_o therefore_o by_o a_o necessary_a consequence_n we_o promise_v that_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o faith_n to_o be_v lively_a and_o effectual_a for_o these_o use_n by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a and_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n now_o whereas_o we_o covenant_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o will_v be_v his_o people_n we_o do_v not_o promise_v that_o we_o will_v make_v a_o bare_a profession_n of_o these_o thing_n in_o word_n only_o but_o that_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n we_o will_v have_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o alone_o love_a fear_v hope_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o no_o other_o and_o that_o in_o our_o life_n and_o action_n we_o will_v labour_v to_o glorify_v he_o by_o live_v as_o it_o become_v his_o people_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o conversation_n the_o which_o covenant_n strong_o bind_v we_o to_o these_o duty_n see_v as_o it_o be_v on_o god_n part_n most_o unchangeable_a be_v effectual_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o god_n own_o hand-writing_n in_o his_o word_n and_o gospel_n whereunto_o he_o have_v annex_v his_o seal_n and_o sacrament_n yea_o by_o his_o solemn_a oath_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v for_o have_v 18._o heb._n 6._o 18._o no_o great_a to_o swear_v by_o he_o have_v swear_v by_o himself_o that_o he_o will_v not_o fail_v of_o any_o of_o his_o promise_n make_v in_o christ_n so_o be_v it_o confirm_v on_o our_o part_n by_o our_o solemn_a vow_n in_o baptism_n where_o as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o sacramental_a oath_n we_o have_v bind_v ourselves_o to_o renounce_v the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o we_o will_v serve_v god_n and_o no_o other_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n to_o which_o end_n we_o make_v a_o solemn_a profession_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o take_v upon_o we_o god_n livery_n and_o cognizance_n promise_v that_o we_o will_v fight_v under_o his_o colour_n and_o standard_n against_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o have_v make_v this_o vow_n and_o promise_v unto_o god_n and_o have_v upon_o many_o occasion_n renew_v our_o covenant_n that_o we_o will_v in_o all_o thing_n serve_v &_o please_v he_o we_o must_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n careful_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v what_o we_o have_v promise_v unless_o we_o will_v be_v esteem_v covenant-breaker_n falsifier_n of_o our_o word_n and_o promise_n not_o to_o man_n but_o to_o god_n himself_o yea_o perfidious_a traitor_n to_o he_o and_o our_o own_o soul_n the_o which_o will_v be_v much_o more_o intolerable_a and_o unexcusable_a see_v in_o this_o
but_o present_o like_o the_o body_n touch_v by_o elizaeus_n 21._o 2._o king_n 13._o 21._o in_o the_o grave_n we_o receive_v such_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n from_o he_o that_o we_o be_v reviue_v and_o raise_v from_o this_o grave_n of_o sin_n unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n we_o be_v by_o nature_n wild_a vine_n who_o bring_v forth_o nothing_o but_o sour_a grape_n of_o maliciousness_n and_o sin_n but_o when_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o 8._o joh._n 15._o 1_o 4_o 5_o 8._o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n we_o change_v our_o nature_n and_o receive_v the_o lively_a sap_n of_o grace_n from_o this_o root_n of_o righteousness_n we_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v glorify_v and_o we_o assure_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n final_o without_o he_o we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o do_v 10._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o nothing_o as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o but_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o same_o apostle_n teach_v we_o we_o be_v bury_v say_v 6._o rom._n 6._o 4_o 5_o 6._o he_o with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n even_o so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o if_o we_o have_v be_v plant_v together_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o death_n we_o shall_v be_v also_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o resurrection_n know_v this_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v new_a creature_n let_v we_o put_v on_o jesus_n christ_n and_o labour_n to_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o 14._o rom._n 13._o 14._o lively_a faith_n for_o in_o he_o alone_o we_o be_v elect_v unto_o holiness_n in_o he_o only_o we_o be_v create_v unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v before_o ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v 10_o eph._n 1._o 4._o &_o 2._o 10_o walk_v in_o they_o §._o sect._n 7_o that_o only_o those_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n who_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v with_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o god_n have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o people_n he_o our_o gracious_a father_n and_o we_o his_o child_n who_o he_o will_v accept_v in_o his_o best_a belove_a for_o until_o we_o be_v in_o this_o covenant_n our_o person_n be_v not_o accept_v we_o remain_v the_o slave_n of_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o consequent_o nothing_o which_o we_o can_v do_v seem_v it_o never_o so_o glorious_a be_v please_v in_o god_n sight_n we_o be_v till_o then_o under_o the_o law_n and_o covenant_n of_o work_n if_o not_o as_o it_o be_v give_v to_o the_o jew_n yet_o as_o it_o be_v engrave_v in_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o creation_n and_o 15._o rom._n 2._o 14_o 15._o consequent_o under_o the_o curse_n which_o be_v denounce_v against_o all_o that_o do_v not_o 10._o gal._n 3._o 10._o continue_v in_o all_o which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o namely_o in_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v of_o which_o fail_v innumerable_a time_n we_o can_v according_a to_o this_o strict_a rule_n yield_v obedience_n nor_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n but_o when_o we_o be_v admit_v into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v in_o jesus_n christ_n than_o this_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n be_v remit_v and_o we_o be_v tie_v only_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o son_n which_o consist_v more_o in_o our_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n then_o in_o our_o ability_n to_o perform_v our_o duty_n in_o perfection_n the_o which_o obedience_n as_o this_o perfect_a law_n of_o liberty_n do_v require_v so_o do_v it_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v that_o which_o it_o require_v for_o in_o this_o covenant_n the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o our_o stony_a heart_n which_o 13._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o joh._n 16._o 13._o will_v rather_o break_v then_o bow_v unto_o his_o will_n and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n which_o will_v incline_v to_o all_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o we_o to_o conduct_v and_o rule_v we_o in_o all_o our_o 27._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 27._o way_n and_o to_o support_v strengthen_v and_o comfort_v we_o against_o all_o the_o difficulty_n and_o discouragement_n which_o do_v affront_n and_o cross_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n that_o he_o will_v write_v his_o law_n not_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n but_o in_o our_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 31_o 32_o 33_o 34._o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o if_o contrary_a to_o our_o purpose_n we_o slip_v in_o our_o way_n the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v not_o remember_v our_o 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o sin_n to_o impute_v they_o unto_o we_o but_o will_v spare_v we_o as_o a_o father_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o now_o what_o can_v be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n then_o to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o that_o our_o obedience_n though_o imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o weakness_n shall_v in_o christ_n not_o only_o be_v pardon_v but_o high_o regard_v and_o rich_o reward_v by_o our_o love_a father_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n unto_o which_o nothing_o on_o our_o part_n be_v require_v but_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n apply_v all_o god_n promise_v make_v unto_o we_o in_o he_o and_o that_o we_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o faith_n in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v necessary_o require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o four_o thing_n require_v in_o those_o who_o be_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o understand_v not_o only_o a_o general_a faith_n whereby_o we_o know_v and_o believe_v that_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o warrant_v by_o his_o word_n but_o a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o jesus_n christ_n and_o make_v partaker_n of_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o we_o must_v first_o by_o he_o be_v make_v righteous_a before_o we_o can_v do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n we_o must_v first_o become_v good_a tree_n 18._o matth._n 7._o 18._o before_o we_o can_v yield_v good_a fruit_n and_o be_v lively_a branch_n of_o the_o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n which_o suck_n from_o this_o root_n the_o sap_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n before_o we_o can_v bear_v the_o sweet_a and_o ripe_a grape_n of_o new_a and_o true_a obedience_n which_o be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o well_o relish_v unto_o his_o taste_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o because_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n beside_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v 6._o esa_n 64._o 6._o like_o a_o pollute_a cloth_n stain_v with_o our_o corruption_n and_o mingle_v with_o our_o imperfection_n and_o consequent_o can_v endure_v the_o severe_a trial_n of_o god_n strict_a justice_n nor_o be_v accept_v of_o he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o perfection_n in_o himself_o allow_v of_o nothing_o that_o be_v imperfect_a unless_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n and_o so_o have_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o action_n cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o their_o pollution_n wash_v clean_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v lead_v such_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o god_n we_o must_v first_o labour_n to_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o all_o our_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n spring_v from_o this_o root_n may_v be_v accept_v in_o and_o for_o christ_n and_o be_v allow_v through_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n which_o deserve_v to_o be_v reject_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o own_o pollution_n and_o imperfection_n §._o
full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o weak_a in_o those_o grace_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 19_o which_o be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n we_o will_v in_o that_o part_n of_o our_o life_n which_o remain_v strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v increase_v our_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o last_o earnest_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o intend_a action_n for_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o renew_n and_o increase_v of_o they_o in_o we_o and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o action_n of_o receive_v we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v both_o by_o meditation_n and_o action_n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o outward_a sign_n bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o they_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o also_o of_o the_o analogy_n and_o relation_n between_o they_o when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o so_o christ_n be_v set_v apart_o and_o seal_v to_o the_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n that_o he_o may_v be_v our_o 5._o joh_n 6._o 27._o esa_n 49._o 1_o 5._o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n and_o so_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n when_o we_o see_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o wine_n consist_v of_o many_o grain_n and_o grape_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o there_o be_v but_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 5._o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n we_o even_o the_o man_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o he_o have_v but_o one_o body_n the_o catholic_a church_n consist_v of_o many_o member_n when_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 12_o 13._o we_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v and_o the_o wine_n pour_v out_o we_o be_v to_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o so_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v break_v and_o crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o our_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v be_v spiritual_a food_n for_o our_o soul_n to_o nourish_v they_o to_o life_n everlasting_a when_o we_o see_v the_o minister_n give_v and_o deliver_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n we_o be_v to_o remember_v that_o so_o god_n offer_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n to_o be_v receive_v spiritual_o by_o faith_n of_o every_o worthy_a receiver_n the_o action_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v first_o to_o receive_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o minister_n and_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v they_o with_o our_o bodily_a mouth_n second_o to_o perform_v a_o inward_a action_n answerable_a thereunto_o namely_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v and_o feed_v upon_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n three_o to_o remember_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n to_o we_o the_o one_o in_o give_v his_o dear_a son_n the_o other_o his_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n for_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n to_o set_v forth_o their_o praise_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n song_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o holy_a conversation_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o supper_n we_o be_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n first_o to_o be_v perpetual_o thankful_a unto_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o for_o derive_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o his_o word_n sacrament_n and_o holy_a spirit_n second_o we_o must_v examine_v how_o we_o have_v profit_v by_o receive_v of_o the_o supper_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o spiritual_a hunger_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o our_o empty_a soul_n with_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o main_a end_n for_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n last_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v careful_o our_o purpose_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n and_o ourselves_o that_o we_o will_v conscionable_o and_o diligent_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o further_a of_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o repentance_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n which_o be_v take_v diverse_o in_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o three_o commandment_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v god_n name_n and_o glorify_v he_o out_o of_o his_o public_a and_o solemn_a service_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o name_n of_o god_n signify_v diverse_a thing_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o first_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n which_o be_v his_o essence_n second_o his_o glory_n three_o his_o title_n as_o jehovah_n elohim_n jah_n four_o his_o word_n five_o his_o religion_n six_o his_o work_n and_o to_o take_v it_o in_o vain_a be_v to_o use_v it_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n rash_o light_o and_o without_o judgement_n or_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o end_n or_o false_o wicked_o and_o contumelious_o to_o his_o dishonour_n which_o be_v here_o forbid_a contrariwise_o in_o this_o commandment_n god_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o as_o it_o be_v holy_a reverend_a and_o glorious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o use_v it_o holy_o and_o reverent_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o forbid_v we_o to_o use_v god_n name_n that_o be_v his_o attribute_n title_n word_n religion_n and_o work_v vain_o that_o be_v rash_o irreverent_o and_o light_o upon_o no_o just_a cause_n or_o else_o profane_o false_o and_o contemptuous_o to_o god_n dishonour_n the_o main_n duty_n require_v of_o we_o be_v first_o that_o we_o effectual_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o also_o often_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o they_o holy_o and_o 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o reverent_o that_o we_o make_v profession_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n speak_v of_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n and_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a such_o a_o holy_a knowledge_n and_o profession_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n 58._o deut._n 28._o 58._o second_o that_o we_o desire_v god_n glory_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o endeavour_n 31._o psal_n 50._o 23._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o to_o set_v it_o forth_o by_o all_o mean_n make_v it_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o speech_n and_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o end_n also_o of_o all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n three_o that_o we_o use_v god_n title_n and_o name_n judicious_o in_o matter_n of_o weight_n and_o importance_n after_o a_o serious_a and_o reverend_a manner_n and_o to_o a_o good_a end_n four_o that_o we_o use_v god_n word_n religious_o and_o holy_o read_v meditate_v and_o confer_v of_o it_o with_o a_o desire_n study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o know_v remember_v and_o practice_v it_o that_o we_o make_v it_o our_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o all_o truth_n our_o chief_a 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o guide_n for_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o the_o 28._o luk._n 11._o 28._o squire_n and_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n five_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o high_a call_n and_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o &_o 24._o 16._o righteousness_n adorn_v the_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n upright_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o inoffensive_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n six_o that_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n we_o make_v a_o holy_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o all_o god_n work_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o government_n and_o both_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o they_o so_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o god_n glory_n know_v he_o by_o his_o work_n and_o glorify_v he_o in_o they_o by_o 14._o rom._n 1._o 19_o 20_o 21_o ps_n 19_o 1._o &_o 139._o 14._o acknowledge_v they_o his_o workmanship_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o also_o to_o our_o own_o good_a imitate_v
thing_n we_o must_v not_o think_v when_o we_o be_v first_o bind_v to_o this_o spiritual_a trade_n that_o we_o can_v learn_v and_o practice_v it_o in_o any_o perfection_n the_o first_o year_n when_o as_o seven_o year_n be_v think_v little_a enough_o for_o manual_a trade_n which_o be_v not_o so_o difficult_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n no_o liberal_a art_n be_v get_v without_o much_o pain_n and_o study_n and_o many_o year_n be_v require_v before_o we_o can_v be_v any_o great_a proficient_o in_o any_o of_o the_o chief_a profession_n divinity_n law_n or_o physic_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v that_o christianity_n which_o be_v the_o high_a and_o hard_a of_o all_o can_v be_v attain_v unto_o in_o any_o perfection_n without_o much_o study_n practice_n and_o experience_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a well_o may_v we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o show_n and_o shadow_n and_o deceive_v other_o with_o outward_a flourish_n of_o a_o glorious_a profession_n but_o we_o can_v otherwise_o attain_v unto_o any_o perfection_n in_o substantial_a practice_n but_o by_o degree_n and_o as_o possible_a it_o be_v at_o one_o leap_n to_o mount_v to_o the_o top_n of_o a_o high_a ladder_n which_o other_o climb_v step_n by_o step_n as_o to_o come_v to_o the_o top_n and_o perfection_n of_o christianity_n unless_o we_o proceed_v from_o one_o degree_n to_o another_o if_o we_o will_v be_v wise_a bvilder_n we_o must_v not_o think_v that_o we_o can_v in_o the_o very_a beginning_n set_v up_o the_o roof_n and_o adorn_v the_o house_n within_o that_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o habitation_n but_o we_o must_v finish_v our_o work_n by_o degree_n and_o after_o we_o have_v provide_v store_n of_o material_n holy_a desire_n and_o good_a resolution_n we_o must_v spend_v much_o time_n and_o pain_n in_o lay_v a_o sound_n and_o sure_a foundation_n large_a and_o deep_a which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v under_o ground_n make_v no_o great_a show_n to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o even_o that_o foundation_n of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n faith_n towards_o god_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o 2._o heb._n 6._o 1_o 2._o the_o principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o degree_n by_o which_o we_o must_v aspire_v to_o perfection_n first_o we_o must_v see_v and_o feel_v our_o misery_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n in_o the_o look_a glass_n of_o the_o law_n wherewith_o be_v thorough_o humble_v and_o utter_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o salvation_n we_o must_v flee_v unto_o christ_n hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o he_o and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o then_o apply_v he_o unto_o ourselves_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n the_o which_o at_o the_o first_o like_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o infant_n be_v weak_a in_o apprehension_n but_o by_o degree_n come_v to_o more_o strength_n and_o if_o we_o proceed_v not_o by_o these_o step_n we_o build_v upon_o a_o false_a or_o sandy_a foundation_n and_o our_o build_n in_o short_a time_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o stately_a will_v become_v ruinous_a and_o our_o faith_n which_o at_o the_o beginning_n be_v in_o our_o conceit_n a_o full_a persuasion_n will_v by_o our_o fearful_a relapse_n when_o we_o come_v to_o be_v try_v by_o the_o wind_n and_o flood_n of_o tentation_n show_v that_o it_o be_v at_o the_o best_a but_o carnal_a presumption_n if_o we_o will_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v good_a ground_n after_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n into_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n we_o must_v keep_v it_o till_o it_o have_v take_v fast_o root_n in_o we_o and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n with_o patience_n and_o not_o like_o those_o that_o be_v compare_v to_o the_o stony_a ground_n who_o incontinent_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o 5._o math._n 13._o 5._o seed_n be_v sow_v without_o any_o prick_n of_o conscience_n or_o sound_a humiliation_n for_o sin_n go_v before_o do_v receive_v the_o word_n with_o joy_n and_o forthwith_o bringforth_o 15._o luk._n 8._o 13_o 15._o a_o green_a blade_n of_o a_o flourish_a profession_n which_o for_o want_v of_o root_n never_o come_v to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n but_o wither_v as_o soon_o as_o the_o sun_n of_o persecution_n arise_v we_o must_v not_o be_v like_o meteor_n which_o soon_o after_o their_o first_o beginning_n make_v the_o great_a show_n nor_o like_o a_o fire_n of_o thorn_n which_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v kindle_v give_v the_o fair_a blaze_n and_o make_v the_o most_o noise_n and_o crackle_n both_o which_o decrease_v by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o they_o disappear_v and_o be_v whole_o extinguish_v but_o like_o the_o morning_n light_n which_o shine_v 18._o pro._n 4._o 18._o more_o and_o more_o unto_o perfect_a day_n we_o must_v not_o be_v like_o mushroom_n which_o come_v to_o their_o perfection_n in_o one_o night_n growth_n but_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n of_o god_n plant_v which_o be_v still_o in_o growth_n and_o bring_v forth_o most_o 14._o psal_n 92._o 14._o fruit_n in_o old_a age_n we_o must_v not_o resemble_v summer-fruit_n which_o be_v soon_o ripe_a and_o soon_o rot_v and_o best_a of_o taste_v when_o they_o be_v first_o gather_v but_o winter_n fruit_n and_o long_a laster_n which_o be_v a_o great_a while_n in_o come_v to_o their_o perfection_n and_o relish_v best_a and_o give_v wholesome_a nourishment_n in_o their_o latter_a end_n we_o must_v be_v like_o infant_n in_o the_o womb_n which_o stay_v their_o time_n and_o come_v to_o their_o growth_n by_o degree_n and_o not_o by_o make_v more_o haste_n then_o good_a speed_n prove_v abortive_a birth_n for_o as_o in_o nature_n there_o be_v a_o growth_n by_o degree_n from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a perfection_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o body_n and_o mind_n from_o which_o common_a course_n of_o nature_n our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o be_v not_o exempt_v who_o be_v say_v to_o have_v increase_v in_o wisdom_n and_o 52._o luk._n 2._o 52._o stature_n and_o in_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o man_n so_o in_o our_o spiritual_a growth_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o the_o pitch_n of_o perfection_n in_o our_o first_o beginning_n but_o be_v then_o little_a child_n and_o weakling_n in_o grace_n and_o goodness_n we_o grow_v from_o knowledge_n to_o knowledge_n from_o faith_n to_o faith_n and_o from_o one_o degree_n of_o grace_n to_o another_o unto_o a_o perfect_a man_n and_o unto_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o stature_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o christ_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o one_o of_o the_o ancient_n say_v i_o will_v cantic_a eph._n 4._o 13._o nolo_fw-la repentè_fw-fr fieri_fw-la summus_fw-la paulatim_fw-la proficere_fw-la volo_fw-la etc._n etc._n bernard_n in_o cantic_a not_o upon_o the_o sudden_a attain_v to_o my_o high_a pitch_n but_o grow_v towards_o it_o by_o little_a and_o little_a for_o look_v how_o much_o the_o rash_a impudence_n of_o sinner_n displease_v god_n and_o so_o much_o he_o be_v please_v with_o the_o modesty_n of_o the_o penitent_a and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o nourish_v in_o we_o this_o fond_a conceit_n that_o we_o either_o have_v already_o or_o may_v in_o our_o first_o entrance_n into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n attain_v any_o great_a perfection_n unto_o which_o other_o scarce_o aspire_v after_o great_a pain_n and_o long_a time_n spend_v in_o spiritual_a exercise_n for_o this_o will_n but_o puff_n we_o up_o with_o pride_n and_o make_v we_o ready_a to_o despise_v and_o censure_v other_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n long_o before_o we_o who_o we_o seem_v to_o ourselves_o to_o have_v outrun_v whereby_o we_o shall_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o deny_v his_o grace_n which_o be_v withdraw_v we_o shall_v by_o some_o fearful_a fall_n discover_v our_o weakness_n it_o will_v make_v we_o rest_v in_o that_o which_o we_o have_v as_o though_o it_o be_v sufficient_a and_o not_o to_o labour_v and_o strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o so_o keep_v we_o from_o be_v something_o by_o please_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o nothing_o see_v all_o the_o seem_a 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the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o for_o our_o continual_a quicken_a and_o further_a growth_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n §._o sect._n 5_o three_o as_o it_o be_v our_o restipulation_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n three_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o help_v we_o forward_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o godliness_n as_o it_o be_v our_o restipulation_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n whereby_o have_v receive_v from_o god_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n grace_n and_o glory_n we_o for_o our_o part_n promise_n unto_o god_n again_o that_o we_o will_v receive_v christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o that_o utter_o renounce_v satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o sinful_a flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o we_o will_v whole_o dedicate_v and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o or_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o the_o 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conscionable_o labour_v to_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o our_o baptism_n it_o will_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o covenant_n then_o make_v with_o god_n and_o renew_v our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n of_o perform_v that_o service_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n which_o we_o have_v vow_v and_o promise_v unto_o he_o lest_o we_o shall_v be_v find_v covenant-breaker_n and_o dallier_n with_o god_n who_o will_v not_o be_v mock_v thereby_o delude_v ourselves_o of_o all_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n respect_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v promise_v unto_o us._n where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o those_o who_o withdraw_v themselves_o and_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o assembly_n when_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n be_v administer_v do_v not_o only_o thereby_o sin_n against_o god_n the_o church_n and_o the_o party_n baptize_v as_o i_o have_v before_o show_v but_o also_o be_v very_o injurious_a unto_o themselves_o in_o that_o they_o lose_v a_o good_a opportunity_n of_o call_v to_o mind_n and_o renew_v their_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o one_o special_a help_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o further_o we_o in_o christian_a duty_n first_o because_o thereby_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n be_v confirm_v and_o second_o our_o faith_n strengthen_v 56._o joh._n 6._o 54_o 56._o so_o likewise_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n right_o celebrate_v and_o use_v be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o enable_v and_o help_v we_o forward_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n first_o because_o thereby_o our_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v see_v god_n do_v offer_v and_o give_v and_o we_o take_v and_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n under_o the_o visible_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n his_o body_n crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v that_o they_o may_v nourish_v our_o soul_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n he_o that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n dwell_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o he_o and_o again_o he_o that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n have_v eternal_a life_n and_o i_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n now_o the_o more_o that_o this_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n be_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v the_o more_o powerful_o do_v we_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n see_v from_o he_o all_o grace_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o and_o all_o virtue_n and_o quicken_a life_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n second_o it_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n as_o it_o be_v a_o special_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v ordain_v for_o see_v the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o commit_v his_o covenant_n to_o writing_n but_o for_o the_o further_a ratification_n of_o it_o have_v annex_v unto_o it_o his_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n there_o be_v now_o no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v see_v it_o be_v impossible_a that_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o and_o his_o promise_n yea_o and_o amen_o shall_v fail_v 20._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 20._o in_o any_o of_o they_o be_v thus_o establish_v and_o confirm_v in_o which_o regard_n the_o apostle_n call_v the_o sacrament_n the_o seal_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n 11._o rom._n 4._o 11._o because_o as_o seal_n among_o man_n be_v annex_v to_o writing_n to_o give_v they_o security_n and_o better_a assurance_n of_o the_o perform_n of_o covenant_n agree_v on_o between_o they_o so_o the_o lord_n have_v institute_v his_o sacrament_n and_o annex_v they_o to_o his_o covenant_n not_o to_o confirm_v it_o which_o be_v so_o infallible_a that_o it_o need_v no_o confirmation_n but_o to_o strengthen_v our_o feeble_a and_o weak_a faith_n which_o need_v all_o help_n and_o mean_n to_o keep_v it_o from_o waver_a now_o the_o more_o our_o faith_n be_v confirm_v the_o more_o rich_a we_o grow_v in_o all_o save_a grace_n see_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o flow_v and_o the_o more_o we_o abound_v in_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n see_v it_o be_v the_o root_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v §._o sect._n 7_o three_o because_o it_o be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n and_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n three_o because_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o they_o be_v nourish_v and_o strengthen_v in_o life_n 55._o joh._n 6._o 55._o and_o grace_n unto_o eternal_a salvation_n even_o as_o our_o body_n be_v nourish_v with_o corporal_a food_n and_o thereby_o strengthen_v and_o enable_v for_o all_o action_n and_o employment_n so_o our_o saviour_n say_v my_o flesh_n be_v meat_n indeed_o and_o my_o blood_n be_v drink_v indeed_o not_o to_o feed_v the_o body_n but_o to_o comfort_v the_o soul_n to_o preserve_v our_o spiritual_a life_n and_o to_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o as_o the_o bodily_a life_n languish_v and_o strength_n decay_v if_o we_o refuse_v our_o corporal_a nourishment_n so_o the_o vigour_n and_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n can_v continue_v if_o we_o feed_v not_o upon_o christ_n by_o faith_n according_a to_o that_o vehement_a asseveration_n of_o our_o saviour_n very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o 53._o joh._n 6._o 53._o except_o you_o eat_v the_o flesh_n
of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n you_o have_v no_o life_n in_o you_o yea_o this_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o such_o a_o spare_a meal_n and_o bare_a commons_o as_o only_o hold_v life_n and_o soul_n together_o and_o do_v not_o revive_v the_o spirit_n increase_v the_o strength_n and_o fit_v we_o for_o action_n and_o employment_n but_o it_o be_v a_o plentiful_a feast_n for_o our_o soul_n which_o make_v we_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o stature_n unto_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n make_v they_o strong_a and_o vigorous_a unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o as_o baptism_n be_v call_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o imitation_n and_o new_a birth_n so_o this_o of_o our_o augmentation_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n afford_v unto_o we_o plentiful_a nourishment_n for_o this_o end_n for_o as_o god_n be_v so_o bountiful_a in_o afford_v man_n mean_n for_o the_o preserve_v his_o bodily_a life_n that_o he_o allow_v he_o such_o thing_n not_o only_o which_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a but_o also_o for_o delight_n and_o not_o bread_n alone_o to_o strengthen_v man_n heart_n but_o also_o wine_n to_o make_v it_o glad_a and_o oil_n to_o express_v this_o joy_n in_o the_o face_n and_o countenance_n so_o he_o have_v deal_v 115._o psa_fw-la 104._o 14._o &_o 115._o much_o more_o bountiful_o for_o our_o soul_n provide_v for_o their_o nourishment_n a_o plentiful_a feast_n the_o strengthen_v bread_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o the_o cheer_v and_o glad_v wine_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n the_o delicious_a viand_n and_o dish_n of_o his_o spiritual_a benefit_n and_o save_v grace_n and_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o not_o only_o set_v these_o thing_n before_o we_o to_o look_v upon_o but_o give_v unto_o we_o gracious_a entertainment_n invite_v we_o to_o feed_v upon_o they_o not_o only_o unto_o necessity_n but_o also_o to_o delight_v so_o that_o our_o welcome_n be_v no_o less_o worth_a than_o our_o cheer_n and_o as_o the_o spouse_n speak_v his_o love_n better_o 2._o cant._n 1._o 2._o than_o wine_n yea_o unto_o his_o feast_n he_o add_v a_o banquet_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n embrace_v we_o with_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o love_n cheer_v we_o with_o the_o consolation_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o ravish_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o sweet_a feeling_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o such_o inward_a joy_n that_o be_v with_o the_o spouse_n thus_o bring_v into_o 6._o cant._n 2._o 4_o 5_o 6._o his_o banketting-house_n and_o have_v for_o a_o canopy_n over_o our_o head_n his_o banner_n of_o love_n we_o be_v ready_a as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o ecstasy_n to_o cry_v out_o stay_v i_o with_o flagon_n comfort_v i_o with_o apple_n for_o i_o be_o sick_a of_o love_n now_o how_o can_v our_o poor_a soul_n be_v thus_o royal_o feast_v and_o cherish_v at_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o great_a king_n but_o be_v inward_o replenish_v with_o all_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n for_o his_o so_o rich_a mercy_n what_o can_v they_o do_v less_o then_o enter_v into_o a_o serious_a consideration_n with_o themselves_o what_o they_o may_v return_v unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v express_v their_o love_n and_o gracefulness_n for_o so_o many_o and_o inestimable_a favour_n without_o any_o desert_n vouchsafe_v unto_o they_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n what_o shall_v i_o render_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n towards_o 13._o ps_n 116._o 12_o 13._o i_o and_o find_v themselves_o to_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o make_v any_o other_o requital_n then_o by_o remain_v thankful_a debtor_n what_o can_v they_o do_v less_o than_o conclude_v with_o he_o that_o they_o will_v take_v the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n praise_v and_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o the_o people_n and_o find_v ourselves_o preserve_v in_o spiritual_a life_n grow_v 18._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 18._o in_o god_n grace_n and_o strengthen_v and_o fit_v for_o all_o good_a employment_n by_o the_o royal_a bounty_n of_o our_o heavenly_a king_n feast_v we_o with_o such_o cordial_a restorative_n and_o delicious_a food_n above_o the_o price_n of_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o other_o corruptible_a thing_n how_o ungrateful_a shall_v we_o be_v if_o we_o do_v not_o employ_v this_o strength_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o be_v accept_v of_o he_o by_o do_v that_o which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n §._o sect._n 8_o four_o because_o it_o be_v a_o action_n which_o we_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n four_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n much_o conduce_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o it_o be_v a_o action_n which_o we_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v thereby_o put_v in_o mind_n how_o much_o he_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o us._n for_o who_o can_v light_o esteem_v of_o any_o sin_n which_o cost_v christ_n no_o less_o than_o the_o price_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n who_o will_v not_o bewail_v his_o sin_n pass_v with_o bitter_a grief_n abhor_v his_o present_a corruption_n with_o mortal_a hatred_n and_o utter_o renounce_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v who_o due_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v the_o nail_n which_o fasten_v our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o the_o cross_n and_o that_o unsupportable_a weight_n which_o make_v his_o soul_n heavy_a to_o the_o death_n press_v out_o of_o his_o innocent_a body_n that_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o extort_a from_o he_o that_o lamentable_a complaint_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o who_o will_v be_v hire_v with_o the_o base_a wage_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n to_o defile_v his_o soul_n again_o with_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v cleanse_v and_o purge_v then_o by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n of_o infinite_a more_o value_n than_o ten_o thousand_o world_n and_o so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n who_o can_v be_v slack_a in_o the_o service_n of_o so_o gracious_a a_o saviour_n or_o be_v spare_v in_o his_o pain_n to_o glorify_v he_o who_o for_o his_o redemption_n have_v not_o spare_v his_o dear_a blood_n who_o will_v not_o worship_v he_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n who_o have_v purchase_v his_o happiness_n at_o such_o a_o rate_n as_o man_n and_o angel_n be_v not_o able_a to_o discourse_v who_o be_v so_o unthankful_o slothful_a that_o will_v not_o spend_v his_o sweat_n in_o his_o service_n and_o his_o tear_n because_o he_o can_v spend_v so_o much_o as_o he_o shall_v and_o even_o his_o blood_n to_o make_v up_o what_o be_v want_v in_o they_o both_o for_o he_o and_o his_o sake_n that_o have_v cleanse_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n from_o the_o ingrained_a spot_n and_o uncurable_a leprosy_n of_o sin_n with_o his_o bloody_a sweat_n yea_o full_a stream_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n who_o will_v now_o grudge_v to_o do_v work_n of_o mercy_n or_o to_o feed_v the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o his_o spare_a food_n &_o to_o clothe_v they_o with_o his_o cast_a apparel_n which_o remember_v that_o this_o bread_n of_o life_n come_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o be_v our_o food_n and_o have_v not_o spare_v to_o feast_v we_o at_o his_o own_o royal_a table_n with_o his_o own_o body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n unto_o eternal_a life_n that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o lively_a and_o express_a image_n of_o his_o father_n and_o equal_a unto_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o majesty_n disrobed_n himself_o of_o this_o glorious_a garment_n and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o shape_n of_o a_o servant_n yea_o be_v content_a to_o be_v strip_v of_o those_o poor_a clothes_n he_o have_v suit_v with_o his_o mean_a condition_n and_o while_o he_o bear_v our_o sin_n to_o bear_v our_o shame_n hang_v naked_a upon_o the_o cross_n that_o he_o may_v clothe_v we_o that_o be_v spiritual_o naked_a with_o the_o rich_a and_o glorious_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n §._o sect._n 9_o because_o thereby_o we_o be_v occasion_v to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n final_o the_o lord_n supper_n right_o use_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o it_o give_v we_o occasion_n in_o our_o preparation_n that_o we_o may_v come_v as_o worthy_a guest_n to_o the_o lord_n table_n to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o renew_v our_o faith_n in_o christ_n our_o repentance_n for_o our_o sin_n our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n in_o us._n we_o renew_v our_o faith_n by_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n
promise_n and_o all-sufficiency_n in_o performance_n the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o this_o life_n see_v it_o bring_v with_o it_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o make_v way_n for_o our_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o see_v without_o it_o nothing_o can_v save_v we_o with_o it_o no_o sin_n can_v condemn_v we_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o alone_a condition_n of_o all_o promise_a happiness_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o with_o many_o other_o be_v the_o cause_n o_o my_o soul_n which_o all_o concur_v together_o to_o work_v thy_o heart_n unto_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o be_v in_o themselves_o so_o powerful_a and_o prevalent_a to_o produce_v this_o effect_n will_v leave_v thou_o quite_o without_o excuse_n if_o they_o be_v not_o effectual_a to_o this_o end_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o matter_n form_n &_o part_n of_o repentance_n and_o first_o of_o humiliation_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o see_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o repentance_n consider_v also_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n of_o it_o as_o they_o meet_v together_o in_o the_o part_n thereof_o which_o be_v humiliation_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n the_o former_a part_n more_o direct_o express_v the_o matter_n the_o latter_a the_o form_n of_o thy_o repentance_n and_o both_o these_o the_o scripture_n conjoin_v in_o this_o one_o work_n for_o thus_o solomon_n speak_v of_o it_o when_o they_o shall_v humble_v themselves_o and_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a 14._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o way_n and_o joel_n exhort_v the_o people_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o weep_v to_o 20._o joel_n 2._o 11_o 12._o act._n 26._o 20._o rend_v their_o heart_n and_o not_o their_o garment_n and_o to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n howsoever_o in_o many_o place_n they_o name_v but_o one_o of_o they_o and_o thereby_o understand_v the_o other_o and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v that_o thou_o disjoin_v not_o those_o thing_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v join_v together_o content_v not_o thyself_o with_o 58._o esa_n 58._o such_o a_o sorrow_n as_o bring_v forth_o no_o amendment_n which_o be_v reject_v in_o ahab_n judas_n cain_n and_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n for_o these_o tear_n like_o filthy_a water_n do_v but_o the_o more_o pollute_v thou_o and_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n proceed_v 11._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10_o 11._o not_o from_o hatred_n of_o sin_n or_o love_n of_o god_n but_o from_o self-love_n and_o fear_n of_o punishment_n cause_v death_n and_o be_v a_o sorrow_n which_o must_v be_v sorrow_v for_o nor_o yet_o with_o such_o a_o amendment_n which_o arise_v not_o from_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o godly_a remorse_n and_o sorrow_v for_o it_o which_o be_v the_o repentance_n of_o herod_n who_o be_v say_v to_o have_v do_v many_o thing_n according_a to_o the_o baptist_n doctrine_n and_o direction_n but_o not_o to_o have_v sorrow_v for_o sin_n past_a as_o he_o obey_v for_o the_o present_a of_o judas_n who_o be_v outward_o reform_v as_o the_o other_o apostle_n but_o never_o true_o and_o thorough_o humble_v and_o so_o of_o demas_n and_o many_o civil_a worldling_n and_o temporary_n who_o in_o many_o thing_n change_v their_o course_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a but_o have_v no_o change_n of_o their_o heart_n ground_v upon_o unfeigned_a contrition_n and_o humiliation_n but_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o build_v without_o a_o foundation_n and_o to_o dismember_v and_o destroy_v this_o perfect_a body_n by_o pull_v one_o part_n from_o another_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n join_v these_o part_n in_o thy_o repentance_n lay_v first_o the_o foundation_n and_o then_o build_v upon_o it_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o then_o forsake_v they_o in_o heart_n and_o action_n and_o turn_v to_o thy_o god_n in_o amendment_n of_o life_n now_o unto_o this_o humiliation_n thou_o must_v first_o be_v prepare_v by_o the_o law_n which_o like_o a_o schoolmaster_n whip_v thou_o and_o make_v thou_o to_o cry_v out_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o curse_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o utter_o to_o deny_v thyself_o and_o thou_o own_o righteousness_n as_o altogether_o insufficient_a to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o than_o it_o must_v be_v wrought_v in_o thou_o by_o the_o gospel_n which_o reveal_v unto_o thou_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o thy_o saviour_n christ_n by_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v his_o wrath_n also_o be_v appease_v the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n if_o thou_o bathe_v thyself_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n and_o assure_v thou_o that_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n and_o become_v his_o child_n by_o grace_n and_o adoption_n the_o which_o will_v make_v thou_o to_o melt_v and_o resolve_v into_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n which_o godly_a grief_n will_v cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sound_a humiliation_n which_o the_o scripture_n do_v so_o often_o call_v for_o which_o thou_o may_v discern_v if_o it_o be_v true_o in_o thou_o by_o diverse_a sign_n that_o always_o accompany_v it_o for_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v not_o punishment_n chief_o but_o thy_o sin_n and_o not_o sin_n as_o it_o sting_v and_o torment_v thy_o conscience_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n which_o have_v displease_v thy_o god_n cause_v thou_o to_o say_v unto_o he_o with_o david_n take_v away_o my_o sin_n and_o purge_v i_o from_o my_o guilt_n and_o not_o with_o pharaoh_n let_v my_o sin_n alone_o but_o take_v away_o this_o plague_n it_o always_o cause_v thou_o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n that_o thou_o may_v beg_v and_o obtain_v pardon_n and_o not_o to_o flee_v from_o he_o to_o escape_v his_o punish_a 1._o hos_fw-la 6._o 1._o hand_n it_o work_v repentance_n and_o reformation_n of_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o bewail_v and_o not_o like_a child_n to_o lie_v still_o and_o cry_v it_o be_v a_o willing_a and_o freewill_n 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o offer_v of_o thy_o heart_n in_o which_o as_o god_n be_v delight_v so_o be_v it_o please_a and_o sweet_a unto_o thou_o cause_v thou_o to_o lift_v up_o thy_o head_n with_o hope_n and_o comfort_n when_o thou_o be_v thus_o humble_v and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o such_o sorrow_n and_o be_v not_o press_v out_o of_o thou_o by_o the_o weight_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n or_o smart_v of_o punishment_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o thy_o humiliation_n be_v that_o it_o drive_v thou_o to_o god_n by_o prayer_n wherein_o thou_o humble_o acknowledge_v thy_o sin_n accuse_v thyself_o for_o they_o as_o liable_a to_o the_o curse_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o guilt_n aggravate_v they_o by_o many_o circumstance_n condemn_v thyself_o as_o worthy_a of_o all_o punishment_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a justify_v god_n righteous_a judgement_n if_o he_o shall_v impose_v they_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n with_o the_o repentant_a church_n if_o he_o spare_v thou_o in_o any_o and_o do_v not_o utter_o consume_v 22._o lamen_n 3_o 22._o thou_o after_o which_o confession_n there_o follow_v a_o humble_a and_o earnest_a suit_n for_o pardon_n and_o remission_n wherein_o thou_o must_v with_o david_n cry_v out_o unto_o thy_o god_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n wash_v i_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 1_o 2._o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o consist_v in_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n the_o second_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n whereby_o thou_o turn_v from_o thy_o sin_n unto_o god_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o thing_n from_o which_o thou_o must_v turn_v o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o sin_n yea_o from_o all_o thy_o sin_n great_a and_o small_a none_o be_v so_o great_a that_o they_o need_v to_o discourage_v thou_o see_v they_o be_v incomparable_o exceed_v by_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o thy_o saviour_n nor_o any_o so_o small_a that_o thou_o shall_v neglect_v amendment_n see_v the_o least_o bring_v everlasting_a death_n if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v away_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o also_o die_v for_o they_o as_o well_o as_o for_o the_o great_a or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o difference_n in_o thy_o conversion_n from_o thy_o sin_n o_o my_o soul_n it_o must_v be_v in_o leave_v those_o sin_n with_o
diligent_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o apply_v it_o unto_o thyself_o for_o this_o end_n the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n for_o thy_o humiliation_n and_o the_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n that_o thou_o may_v love_v god_n again_o who_o have_v so_o love_v thou_o and_o forgive_v thou_o so_o great_a a_o debt_n and_o testify_v this_o love_n by_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n have_v god_n mercy_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a draw_v thou_o to_o repentance_n and_o have_v thou_o be_v offend_v with_o thyself_o because_o thou_o have_v offend_v thy_o god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o thou_o so_o many_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n have_v thou_o make_v right_a use_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o more_o careful_a to_o please_v he_o and_o of_o his_o chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o more_o fearful_a to_o offend_v he_o have_v thy_o sorrow_n in_o any_o good_a measure_n be_v suitable_a to_o thy_o sin_n and_o have_v thou_o more_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n then_o the_o punishment_n the_o guilt_n then_o the_o smart_n and_o in_o this_o respect_n chief_o because_o thou_o have_v by_o they_o dishonour_v thy_o god_n rather_o than_o for_o the_o misery_n which_o they_o have_v bring_v upon_o thyself_o have_v thou_o bewail_v all_o thy_o sin_n and_o those_o most_o of_o all_o whereunto_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o not_o only_o thy_o sin_n of_o gross_a commission_n but_o also_o thy_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o the_o want_n and_o imperfection_n of_o thy_o best_a action_n have_v thou_o be_v affect_v with_o god_n judgement_n and_o with_o those_o most_o of_o all_o which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o touch_v thou_o rather_o than_o thy_o sinful_a flesh_n have_v the_o smart_n of_o thy_o sore_n be_v such_o that_o nothing_o will_v ease_v they_o but_o the_o balm_n of_o gilead_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n and_o have_v carnal_a sport_n rather_o increase_v then_o abate_v thy_o grief_n have_v thou_o so_o wash_v thyself_o in_o the_o water_n of_o repentance_n as_o that_o thou_o have_v thereby_o be_v cleanse_v from_o thy_o 16._o esa_n 1._o 16._o sin_n and_o have_v thou_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n have_v thou_o be_v earnest_n in_o thy_o repentance_n and_o take_v occasion_n from_o thy_o former_a negligence_n and_o unprofitablenesse_n to_o redeem_v thy_o lose_a time_n by_o redouble_v thy_o diligence_n in_o god_n service_n have_v thou_o find_v plentiful_a fruit_n in_o thou_o worthy_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v increase_v in_o year_n have_v thou_o increase_v in_o fruitfulness_n bring_v forth_o most_o in_o thy_o old_a age_n have_v thou_o find_v in_o thou_o those_o special_a fruit_n of_o care_n clear_n indignation_n fear_n desire_v zeal_n and_o holy_a revenge_n before_o speak_v of_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o confession_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o defective_a have_v thou_o be_v in_o all_o these_o thing_n alas_o my_o god_n how_o shall_v i_o without_o much_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n look_v upon_o thou_o see_v when_o i_o come_v to_o pay_v that_o debt_n and_o duty_n which_o i_o owe_v thou_o my_o silver_n be_v turn_v into_o dross_n my_o medicine_n be_v become_v a_o poison_n 22._o esa_n 1._o 22._o my_o repentance_n which_o shall_v be_v the_o salve_n for_o my_o other_o sin_n be_v so_o full_a of_o want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o itself_o need_v to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o if_o this_o bath_n wherein_o i_o shall_v wash_v my_o pollute_a self_n be_v not_o itself_o bathe_v and_o cleanse_v in_o a_o pured_a fountain_n the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o foul_a it_o be_v through_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n that_o it_o will_v but_o the_o more_o defile_v i_o and_o make_v i_o loathsome_a in_o thy_o sight_n it_o be_v true_a my_o god_n and_o i_o acknowledge_v it_o to_o thy_o glory_n that_o through_o thy_o grace_n i_o have_v repent_v and_o do_v desire_v to_o repent_v still_o more_o and_o more_o and_o that_o small_a measure_n which_o i_o have_v receive_v and_o which_o i_o return_v unto_o thou_o be_v not_o false_a and_o counterfeit_a but_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n but_o alas_o my_o lord_n it_o be_v so_o maim_v with_o imperfection_n and_o defile_v with_o corruption_n that_o it_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a thy_o acceptance_n and_o see_v thou_o have_v forbid_v in_o thy_o law_n that_o any_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o which_o be_v maim_v or_o unclean_a how_o shall_v i_o presume_v to_o offer_v this_o sacrifice_n of_o my_o sigh_n and_o tear_n which_o be_v so_o imperfect_a and_o defile_v be_v it_o not_o that_o thou_o have_v tell_v i_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o chief_o delight_v be_v a_o break_a heart_n and_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o because_o thy_o perfection_n can_v endure_v no_o imperfection_n thou_o have_v appoint_v another_o sacrifice_n pure_a and_o perfect_a even_o that_o which_o thy_o dear_a son_n have_v offer_v unto_o thou_o upon_o the_o cross_n to_o cleanse_v and_o cover_v the_o impurity_n and_o imperfection_n of_o i_o that_o it_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n these_o water_n of_o thy_o grace_n o_o my_o god_n be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a as_o they_o come_v from_o thou_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o purity_n and_o perfection_n but_o alas_o they_o be_v now_o defile_v by_o run_v through_o the_o pollute_a channel_n of_o my_o filthy_a heart_n but_o be_v again_o cleanse_v by_o run_v through_o the_o pure_a fountain_n of_o my_o saviour_n blood_n they_o be_v restore_v to_o their_o purity_n and_o fit_a for_o thy_o acceptance_n from_o myself_o immediate_o i_o dare_v not_o offer_v unto_o thou_o my_o repentance_n for_o it_o be_v whole_o stain_v and_o defile_v with_o 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profession_n so_o also_o that_o they_o approve_v this_o light_n to_o be_v divine_a and_o heavenly_a by_o the_o kindly_a and_o lively_a heat_n of_o a_o charitable_a conversation_n and_o glorify_v god_n and_o adorn_v their_o profession_n by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o not_o only_o in_o their_o piety_n towards_o he_o but_o in_o their_o work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o charity_n towards_o their_o neighbour_n let_v they_o take_v heed_n that_o they_o presume_v not_o to_o take_v god_n holy_a covenant_n into_o their_o 16._o psal_n 50._o 16._o mouth_n when_o as_o they_o hate_v to_o be_v reform_v nor_o to_o wear_v god_n livery_n of_o a_o sincere_a profession_n to_o dishonour_v he_o by_o their_o infamous_a life_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o by_o give_v just_a cause_n of_o offence_n as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v destroy_v those_o for_o who_o christ_n have_v die_v and_o so_o cause_v his_o precious_a blood_n to_o be_v shed_v
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3._o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v three_o though_o that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n require_v be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o frailty_n &_o corruption_n yet_o that_o euangelical_n obedience_n require_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n namely_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n we_o desire_v resolve_v &_o indevor_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n be_v not_o so_o though_o we_o have_v no_o ability_n to_o perform_v service_n unto_o god_n in_o that_o exact_a perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o if_o we_o do_v that_o which_o we_o be_v able_a in_o sincerity_n &_o truth_n with_o upright_a heart_n &_o good_a conscience_n 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no_o pollution_n yet_o he_o behold_v not_o iniquity_n in_o jacob_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v 21._o num._n 23._o 21._o perverseness_n in_o israel_n nor_o be_v he_o any_o accepter_n of_o person_n but_o in_o every_o nation_n he_o that_o 35._o act._n 10._o 35._o fear_v he_o &_o work_v righteousness_n not_o according_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n from_o which_o christ_n have_v free_v we_o but_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o uprightnes_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o be_v david_n accept_v as_o a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n because_o he_o apply_v himself_o to_o observe_v his_o precept_n always_o 112._o psal_n 119._o 112._o &_o to_o the_o end_n notwithstanding_o his_o grievous_a sin_n and_o fearful_a fall_n
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