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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
virtue_n vice_n or_o other_o thing_n handle_v the_o cause_n effect_n and_o common_a affection_n the_o subject_a place_n the_o time_n and_o other_o adjunct_n the_o dissentany_n and_o contrary_n the_o distribution_n of_o the_o whole_a into_o the_o part_n or_o of_o the_o general_a into_o the_o special_n and_o how_o every_o branch_n be_v follow_v prove_v illustrate_v and_o apply_v or_o if_o the_o sermon_n want_v method_n or_o we_o skill_n to_o conceive_v it_o or_o memory_n to_o retain_v it_o for_o it_o sometime_o happen_v that_o method_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a help_n of_o memory_n through_o too_o much_o curiosity_n and_o multiplicity_n of_o division_n be_v a_o mean_n to_o confound_v it_o yet_o let_v we_o at_o least_o observe_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v deliver_v which_o we_o know_v not_o before_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o better_v of_o our_o judgement_n what_o vice_n be_v reprove_v or_o virtue_n commend_v with_o the_o reason_n and_o illustration_n of_o they_o both_o what_o have_v most_o convince_v our_o conscience_n what_o have_v be_v well_o press_v and_o wrought_v effectual_o upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n for_o the_o withdraw_n of_o they_o from_o any_o sin_n their_o inflame_a with_o the_o love_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a and_o the_o stir_n of_o they_o up_o to_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o any_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v stay_v in_o the_o church_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sermon_n the_o last_o duty_n in_o hear_v be_v that_o we_o continue_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o sermon_n to_o the_o end_n and_o as_o we_o be_v to_o come_v with_o the_o first_o so_o we_o must_v not_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o many_o be_v depart_v till_o all_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n be_v full_o conclude_v the_o whole_a assembly_n be_v dismiss_v for_o as_o it_o be_v great_a unmannerliness_n at_o a_o solemn_a feast_n to_o rise_v before_o the_o table_n be_v take_v away_o unless_o it_o be_v in_o case_n of_o sickness_n weakness_n or_o some_o important_a business_n so_o they_o which_o depart_v from_o this_o spiritual_a feast_n before_o it_o be_v end_v be_v either_o very_a unmannerly_a and_o void_a of_o due_a reverence_n and_o respect_n of_o god_n presence_n and_o his_o holy_a guest_n and_o if_o they_o be_v not_o trouble_v with_o bodily_a infirmity_n do_v show_v the_o sickness_n of_o their_o soul_n when_o their_o spiritual_a appetite_n be_v so_o queasy_a that_o they_o loathe_v their_o nourishment_n or_o that_o they_o think_v the_o employment_n which_o they_o go_v about_o of_o great_a weight_n or_o at_o least_o much_o more_o necessary_a than_o the_o feed_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o this_o spiritual_a manna_n and_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o their_o salvation_n neither_o must_v we_o haste_v away_o after_o the_o sermon_n be_v end_v as_o though_o we_o will_v rush_v out_o of_o prison_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o door_n be_v open_v but_o we_o must_v stay_v still_o that_o we_o may_v join_v with_o the_o minister_n and_o the_o congregation_n in_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n if_o any_o be_v as_o there_o ought_v to_o be_v after_o the_o conclude_a of_o the_o sermon_n see_v as_o in_o receive_v our_o corporal_a food_n so_o also_o in_o the_o spiritual_a we_o have_v as_o just_a cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o praise_v god_n for_o benefit_n receive_v as_o of_o pray_v for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o before_o we_o receive_v they_o but_o if_o it_o be_v omit_v we_o must_v supply_v this_o defect_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o particular_a by_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n praise_v he_o for_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o his_o gospel_n to_o shine_v still_o unto_o we_o and_o for_o all_o the_o wholesome_a instruction_n admonition_n reproof_n and_o consolation_n which_o he_o have_v gracious_o at_o that_o time_n impart_v unto_o us._n and_o if_o there_o be_v a_o psalm_n sing_v we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n praise_v the_o lord_n with_o mind_n and_o voice_n and_o make_v melody_n unto_o he_o with_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v end_v we_o must_v expect_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n pronounce_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o minister_n with_o all_o reverence_n and_o devotion_n esteem_v it_o of_o great_a efficacy_n as_o if_o god_n himself_o do_v bless_v we_o by_o they_o for_o so_o we_o read_v that_o god_n appoint_v aaron_n to_o pronounce_v etc._n num._n 6._o 23_o 24_o etc._n etc._n such_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o people_n say_v that_o he_o shall_v hereby_o put_v his_o name_n upon_o they_o and_o he_o himself_o also_o will_v bless_v they_o and_o therefore_o be_v of_o such_o importance_n we_o must_v not_o through_o overmuch_a haste_n leave_v it_o behind_o we_o as_o a_o needless_a compliment_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n and_o if_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v administer_v have_v due_o prepare_v ourselves_o we_o be_v to_o communicate_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n 19_o luk_n 22._o 19_o and_o not_o unmannerly_a depart_n from_o this_o holy_a feast_n be_v invite_v when_o we_o see_v it_o set_v upon_o the_o lord_n table_n for_o it_o be_v a_o part_n of_o god_n public_a service_n which_o be_v not_o leave_v as_o arbitrary_a at_o our_o choice_n to_o do_v or_o leave_v undo_v but_o express_o enjoin_v by_o our_o saviour_n do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n 26._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 24_o 25_o 26._o of_o i_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n of_o confirm_v and_o increase_v our_o faith_n be_v the_o lord_n seal_v wherewith_o he_o have_v ratify_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n with_o we_o the_o which_o be_v often_o shake_v with_o tentation_n and_o wound_v and_o weaken_v with_o our_o sin_n need_v often_o to_o be_v strengthen_v and_o renew_v it_o be_v the_o badge_n and_o livery_n whereby_o we_o be_v know_v to_o be_v god_n servant_n and_o therefore_o come_v to_o do_v he_o service_n we_o ought_v not_o to_o cast_v it_o off_o when_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n put_v it_o on_o it_o be_v a_o testification_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n for_o all_o their_o benefit_n especial_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o a_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o we_o rest_v upon_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n which_o we_o be_v not_o to_o neglect_v when_o other_o perform_v it_o but_o to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o testify_v our_o faith_n love_n and_o thankfulness_n unto_o they_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o to_o apply_v all_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n thereof_o unto_o ourselves_o when_o as_o we_o see_v he_o crucify_v his_o body_n break_v and_o his_o blood_n pour_v out_o before_o our_o eye_n it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n and_o communion_n one_o with_o another_o wherein_o we_o be_v knit_v together_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n and_o make_v profession_n that_o we_o be_v fellow-member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n whereof_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o head_n whereof_o if_o we_o refuse_v to_o communicate_v have_v no_o good_a and_o necessary_a ground_n for_o it_o we_o shall_v make_v a_o rent_n in_o the_o body_n and_o deny_v the_o communion_n and_o profession_n of_o our_o love_n one_o with_o another_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o our_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o baptism_n be_v administer_v so_o likewise_o if_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n be_v administer_v we_o be_v not_o to_o depart_v before_o this_o holy_a action_n be_v finish_v but_o to_o continue_v in_o the_o congregation_n not_o as_o idle_a spectator_n but_o as_o be_v tie_v hereby_o to_o perform_v diverse_a christian_a duty_n both_o unto_o god_n ourselves_o and_o the_o party_n baptize_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n we_o be_v to_o stay_v the_o administration_n of_o this_o sacrament_n that_o we_o may_v show_v our_o reverence_n to_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o glorify_v his_o bless_a name_n for_o grant_v unto_o his_o church_n and_o we_o the_o use_n of_o they_o second_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o call_v it_o afresh_o to_o our_o remembrance_n together_o with_o his_o sweet_a mercy_n and_o gracious_a promise_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o also_o our_o own_o vow_n and_o covenant_n which_o we_o have_v make_v with_o he_o in_o our_o baptism_n that_o we_o may_v renew_v our_o resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v it_o daily_o in_o more_o perfection_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n take_v occasion_n upon_o our_o slip_n and_o fail_n to_o bewail_v our_o want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o we_o may_v also_o call_v to_o mind_n what_o
daily_o more_o and_o more_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v we_o unto_o holiness_n and_o new_a obedience_n when_o upon_o any_o occasion_n we_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n sign_v and_o seal_v unto_o we_o and_o for_o our_o perpetual_a use_n in_o our_o baptism_n and_o do_v review_v our_o spiritual_a evidence_n and_o the_o great_a charter_n of_o god_n covenant_n wherein_o he_o have_v not_o only_o give_v christ_n unto_o we_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n but_o also_o have_v promise_v and_o assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o continue_v with_o we_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n who_o will_v apply_v unto_o we_o the_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n not_o only_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o for_o the_o wash_n away_o daily_o of_o the_o pollution_n of_o it_o and_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n and_o 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 service_n of_o he_o who_o be_v our_o creator_n and_o redeemer_n the_o which_o our_o vow_n and_o covenant_n make_v unto_o god_n be_v a_o powerful_a bond_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o to_o tie_v we_o unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n see_v if_o we_o do_v not_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n between_o he_o and_o we_o we_o can_v have_v no_o true_a joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o our_o life_n because_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o have_v any_o right_a and_o interest_n unto_o any_o of_o god_n gracious_a promise_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n so_o often_o therefore_o as_o we_o have_v occasion_n to_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n our_o vow_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n in_o baptism_n and_o especial_o when_o we_o be_v present_a at_o the_o celebration_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o hear_v it_o again_o repeat_v and_o make_v in_o the_o name_n of_o infant_n admit_v unto_o it_o if_o we_o 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
this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v i_o with_o thy_o providence_n from_o all_o danger_n uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o i_o fall_v not_o into_o sin_n direct_v i_o with_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o strengthen_v i_o with_o thy_o power_n in_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n bless_v and_o assist_v i_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o in_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o my_o call_n that_o they_o may_v have_v good_a success_n and_o whole_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o edification_n of_o my_o brethren_n and_o my_o own_o spiritual_a and_o everlasting_a good_a bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o especial_o this_o in_o which_o i_o live_v with_o all_o the_o magistrate_n minister_n and_o people_n this_o family_n and_o all_o to_o who_o i_o be_o bind_v in_o any_o special_a bond_n of_o duty_n beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o according_a to_o our_o several_a necessity_n all_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o thou_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n know_v needful_a even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o by_o thy_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o power_n have_v create_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o by_o thy_o gracious_a and_o all-ruling_a providence_n do_v continual_o sustain_v and_o preserve_v they_o we_o thy_o humble_a and_o unworthy_a servant_n do_v here_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n acknowledge_v that_o unto_o thou_o belong_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n but_o unto_o we_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n for_o whereas_o thou_o do_v create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o have_v fall_v in_o the_o loin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n from_o this_o bless_a estate_n by_o transgress_v of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o thereby_o have_v deface_v thy_o glorious_a image_n in_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o of_o all_o happiness_n and_o become_v liable_a unto_o death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n yea_o we_o have_v derive_v from_o our_o first_o parent_n not_o only_o the_o guilt_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o the_o corruption_n of_o their_o nature_n which_o have_v so_o overspr_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o they_o be_v utter_o impotent_a and_o insufficient_a to_o perform_v any_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n for_o which_o end_n they_o be_v create_v but_o most_o forward_o and_o cheerful_a in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n from_o which_o root_n of_o original_a sin_n we_o have_v bring_v forth_o those_o curse_a fruit_n of_o actual_a transgression_n which_o we_o have_v multiply_v against_o thy_o majesty_n by_o break_v all_o and_o every_o of_o thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n even_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o day_n to_o this_o present_a time_n many_o have_v be_v our_o secret_a sin_n of_o which_o thou_o alone_o and_o our_o own_o conscience_n have_v be_v witness_n and_o many_o have_v we_o commit_v in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o thy_o bless_a name_n and_o slander_n of_o our_o christian_a profession_n many_o have_v be_v our_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n the_o which_o unto_o we_o be_v unexcusable_a because_o thou_o have_v reveil_v thyself_o and_o thy_o will_n so_o clear_o unto_o we_o and_o many_o likewise_o have_v be_v our_o sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n and_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n oftentimes_o have_v we_o sin_v through_o frailty_n be_v surprise_v upon_o the_o sudden_a with_o the_o violent_a and_o subtle_a tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o oftentimes_o wilful_o advise_o and_o deliberate_o after_o many_o vow_n and_o promise_n of_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o before_o our_o conversion_n when_o as_o satan_n throne_n be_v set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o perform_v unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o suffer_v sin_n to_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o without_o any_o gainsay_n or_o resistance_n and_o since_o we_o have_v be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n though_o we_o have_v submit_v ourselves_o as_o subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n to_o be_v govern_v by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n yet_o have_v we_o much_o fail_v in_o yield_v that_o obedience_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o thou_o be_v so_o lead_v captive_a by_o our_o corruption_n that_o we_o can_v neither_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n we_o will_v not_o and_o though_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o have_v cast_v satan_n out_o of_o his_o throne_n and_o vanquish_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o as_o they_o can_v not_o reign_v over_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n yet_o these_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v still_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n and_o be_v not_o quite_o cast_v out_o be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n and_o as_o prick_v in_o our_o eye_n disturb_v continual_o our_o peace_n wound_v our_o conscience_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o we_o have_v so_o often_o and_o upon_o such_o slight_a occasion_n utter_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o when_o we_o have_v set_v ourselves_o about_o they_o have_v do_v they_o so_o cold_o and_o careless_o and_o discover_v therein_o so_o many_o want_n and_o weakness_n imperfection_n and_o corruption_n that_o if_o thou_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n even_o the_o best_a duty_n that_o ever_o we_o perform_v can_v not_o escape_v unpunished_a o_o lord_n our_o god_n make_v we_o true_o apprehensive_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v humble_v ourselves_o under_o thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o not_o only_o bewail_v our_o sin_n pass_v with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n but_o amend_v our_o life_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o so_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o while_o we_o be_v return_v unto_o thou_o meet_v we_o in_o the_o way_n and_o like_o a_o tender_a father_n embrace_v we_o in_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v away_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o iniquity_n and_o so_o wash_v and_o purge_v our_o defile_a soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o innocent_a son_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v lay_v to_o our_o charge_n neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v yea_o lord_n let_v we_o not_o only_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o thy_o free_a pardon_n but_o also_o the_o comfort_n and_o peace_n of_o it_o by_o have_v it_o seal_v through_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o thy_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o for_o our_o better_a assurance_n let_v we_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n thereby_o apply_v unto_o we_o as_o effectual_a for_o our_o sanctification_n as_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o for_o our_o freedom_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v have_v no_o long_o dominion_n over_o we_o and_o spiritual_a renew_v unto_o newness_n of_o life_n as_o well_o as_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n it_o be_v enough_o lord_n and_o too_o much_o that_o satan_n and_o sin_n have_v thus_o far_o prevayl_v not_o only_o for_o the_o bring_n of_o we_o into_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o also_o for_o the_o condemn_a and_o crucify_a of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n the_o nail_v of_o his_o innocent_a body_n to_o the_o cross_n and_o the_o shed_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n now_o lord_n reward_v they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o pay_v they_o double_a into_o their_o bosom_n break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n that_o though_o he_o hiss_v against_o we_o with_o his_o tentation_n yet_o he_o may_v not_o hurt_v we_o nail_n our_o body_n of_o sin_n unto_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n crucify_v our_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o that_o they_o may_v no_o long_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o but_o may_v like_o slave_n be_v hold_v in_o perpetual_a subjection_n to_o our_o spiritual_a part_n yea_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n in_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n mortify_v the_o corruption_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o
have_v in_o the_o first_o place_n our_o heart_n purge_v and_o purify_v from_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n for_o natural_o our_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o all_o uncleanness_n fountain_n of_o maliciousness_n and_o sink_v of_o sin_n spiritual_o blind_a and_o foolish_a but_o unto_o all_o impiety_n witty_a sharp-sighted_a and_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v wicked_a and_o despiteful_a above_o all_o thing_n averse_a unto_o all_o 9_o jer._n 17._o 9_o good_a and_o prone_a to_o all_o evil_a dead_a and_o dull_a to_o god_n service_n and_o full_a of_o life_n and_o vigour_n to_o the_o service_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o carnal_a concupiscence_n final_o they_o swarm_v with_o all_o noisome_a lust_n as_o pride_n hypocrisy_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n ambition_n malice_n envy_n disdain_n worldly_a love_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a that_o our_o heart_n be_v first_o cleanse_v and_o purge_v before_o we_o can_v offer_v unto_o god_n any_o acceptable_a service_n for_o what_o can_v issue_v out_o of_o these_o sink_n and_o puddle_n of_o corruption_n but_o all_o manner_n of_o sinful_a impiety_n and_o what_o stream_n of_o god_n service_n so_o pure_a in_o themselves_o which_o will_v not_o be_v pollute_v if_o they_o run_v through_o these_o den_n and_o ditch_n of_o all_o abomination_n now_o this_o purge_n of_o the_o heart_n consist_v in_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o its_o sinful_a lust_n and_o in_o spiritual_a renew_n unto_o holiness_n and_o new_a obedience_n whereby_o we_o begin_v to_o hate_v all_o that_o evil_n which_o we_o former_o love_v and_o to_o love_v that_o good_a which_o we_o former_o hate_v to_o loath_a the_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n unto_o which_o with_o all_o willingness_n we_o subject_v ourselves_o in_o time_n past_a and_o to_o embrace_v the_o true_a service_n of_o god_n in_o all_o sincerity_n which_o before_o we_o either_o neglect_v or_o perform_v after_o a_o formal_a cold_a and_o careless_a manner_n and_o final_o have_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n wean_v from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n upon_o which_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o ignorance_n we_o whole_o dote_v as_o on_o our_o chief_a delight_n and_o treasure_n because_o we_o now_o see_v that_o they_o be_v uncertain_a momentany_a and_o mutable_a worthless_a and_o unprofitable_a yea_o to_o those_o that_o set_v their_o heart_n upon_o they_o hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a and_o contrariwise_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o our_o soul_n as_o be_v all-sufficient_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n choose_v he_o for_o our_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n our_o rock_n and_o refuge_n and_o far_o prefer_v he_o before_o all_o earthly_a treasure_n and_o delight_n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o call_v abraham_n out_o of_o ur_fw-la of_o the_o chaldean_n to_o be_v his_o servant_n withdraw_v his_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o worldly_a thing_n as_o be_v insufficient_a to_o preserve_v he_o from_o evil_a or_o to_o furnish_v he_o with_o any_o true_a good_a by_o promise_v that_o he_o himself_o will_v be_v his_o shield_n and_o exceed_v great_a reward_n and_o thus_o he_o persuade_v he_o unto_o uprightness_n of_o 1._o gen._n 15._o 1._o heart_n and_o to_o walk_v before_o he_o in_o holiness_n of_o life_n because_o if_o he_o will_v choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n he_o shall_v find_v he_o almighty_a and_o all-sufficient_a and_o therefore_o able_a to_o preserve_v he_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o to_o relieve_v and_o 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o supply_v all_o his_o want_n though_o for_o his_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o god_n true_a religion_n he_o shall_v be_v abandon_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n &_o expose_v to_o the_o malice_n of_o many_o and_o mighty_a enemy_n and_o thus_o moses_n contemn_v the_o world_n and_o refuse_v the_o pleasure_n of_o egypt_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o pharaoh_n court_n adhere_v unto_o god_n and_o his_o pure_a religion_n choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o affliction_n with_o his_o people_n then_o to_o inoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n so_o david_n be_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n like_o a_o wean_a child_n and_o loathe_v the_o world_n breast_n from_o which_o he_o have_v former_o suck_v the_o sweet_a milk_n of_o earthly_a 2._o psal_n 131._o 2._o vanity_n with_o so_o much_o delight_n do_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n and_o soul_n cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n and_o esteem_v he_o as_o his_o sole_a treasure_n the_o lord_n say_v he_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 5_o 6._o and_o of_o my_o cup_n thou_o maintaine_v my_o lot_n the_o line_n be_v fall_v unto_o i_o in_o pleasant_a place_n yea_o i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n and_o when_o he_o be_v forsake_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n he_o be_v not_o like_a worldling_n as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o desperate_a but_o he_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v thou_o 57_o psal_n 142._o 5._o &_o 119._o 57_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n the_o which_o be_v better_a and_o great_a than_o be_v incident_a to_o worldling_n in_o all_o their_o posterity_n there_o be_v many_o say_v he_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v 7._o psal_n 4._o 5_o 6_o 7._o we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o us._n thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n more_o than_o in_o the_o time_n that_o their_o corn_n and_o their_o wine_n increase_v and_o thus_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n be_v not_o in_o her_o great_a misery_n leave_v hopeless_a and_o helpless_a but_o cleave_v to_o the_o lord_n with_o her_o heart_n she_o cry_v out_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o portion_n say_v my_o soul_n therefore_o 24._o lam._n 3._o 24._o will_v i_o hope_v in_o he_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n do_v consist_v the_o principal_a efficient_a which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o be_v the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n god_n the_o father_n begin_v this_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o take_v away_o their_o hardness_n and_o make_v they_o soft_a and_o tender_a and_o by_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o spirit_n to_o purify_v they_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v they_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o promise_n i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n 26._o ezech._n 11._o 19_o &_o 36._o 26._o within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o body_n and_o will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o again_o after_o those_o day_n say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v put_v my_o 33._o jer._n 31._o 33._o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o grace_n we_o must_v with_o the_o apostle_n have_v our_o recourse_n to_o god_n pray_v for_o ourselves_o as_o he_o do_v for_o the_o thessalonian_o the_o very_a god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o whole_o and_o i_o pray_v god_n your_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o 23._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 23._o body_n be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n god_n the_o son_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n wherein_o our_o pollute_a heart_n may_v be_v cleanse_v for_o so_o deep_o be_v they_o engrayn_v in_o the_o scarlet_a dye_n of_o sin_n that_o nothing_o else_o will_v take_v away_o their_o spot_n and_o stain_n and_o bring_v they_o unto_o snowy_a whiteness_n it_o be_v only_o his_o cross_n that_o crucifi_v these_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n that_o kill_v and_o mortify_v sin_n in_o us._n and_o this_o be_v that_o fountain_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v shall_v be_v open_v 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n in_o which_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o wash_v they_o will_v remain_v in_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o unite_n they_o to_o christ_n &_o by_o dip_v and_o wash_v they_o in_o this_o fountain_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o so_o make_v 5._o joh._n 3._o 5._o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n which_o be_v sufficient_a
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n or_o if_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n proceed_v from_o any_o thing_n then_o from_o this_o that_o be_v bathe_v in_o this_o fountain_n 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n they_o be_v assure_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v nor_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n if_o they_o be_v not_o purify_v by_o faith_n which_o both_o assure_v we_o of_o salvation_n and_o also_o work_v by_o love_n but_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o be_v ground_v alone_o upon_o groundless_a presumption_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o shadow_n and_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v to_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n for_o it_o be_v not_o wrought_v by_o worldly_a persuasion_n take_v from_o our_o credit_n pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n beget_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v purify_v and_o this_o it_o do_v first_o by_o terrify_v it_o with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o whereby_o we_o be_v humble_v and_o bring_v to_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o then_o by_o pacify_v and_o comfort_v it_o by_o offer_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o that_o here_o the_o say_n be_v true_o verify_v that_o peace_n be_v the_o daughter_n of_o war_n for_o if_o our_o conscience_n have_v have_v no_o conflict_n with_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o integrity_n as_o it_o do_v he_o thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o performance_n 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o which_o be_v full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n but_o of_o our_o desire_n and_o resolution_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n for_o i_o be_o purpose_v that_o my_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v if_o therefore_o our_o conscience_n produce_v these_o 2._o psal_n 130._o 3._o &_o 143._o 2._o effect_n in_o we_o it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o they_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a but_o if_o contrariwise_o they_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o without_o the_o warrant_n of_o god_n word_n if_o we_o be_v bold_a and_o valiant_a in_o our_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n fear_v no_o evil_a but_o cowardly_o timorous_a when_o we_o be_v encounter_v with_o any_o danger_n if_o we_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o evil_n that_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a though_o man_n hear_v we_o talk_v wanton_o and_o vain_o or_o see_v we_o in_o our_o action_n imitate_v the_o great_a number_n though_o unlawful_a and_o without_o warrant_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o blush_v if_o a_o good_a speech_n have_v slip_v from_o we_o in_o bad_a company_n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o in_o perform_v some_o religious_a duty_n by_o such_o as_o be_v ready_a to_o flout_v we_o for_o it_o if_o we_o care_v not_o how_o little_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n and_o seldom_o or_o never_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n between_o we_o and_o he_o or_o else_o slight_o and_o overt_o for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n and_o like_o unfaithful_a factor_n can_v endure_v to_o have_v our_o master_n audit_n our_o reckon_n then_o be_v our_o conscience_n defile_v and_o can_v give_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o peace_n unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a four_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o first_o as_o it_o be_v peaceable_a so_o also_o it_o be_v pure_a not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o do_v like_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n pacify_v the_o rage_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o draw_v out_o the_o corrupt_a matter_n that_o cause_v it_o cleanse_v these_o wound_n as_o fast_o as_o it_o heal_v they_o and_o as_o it_o save_v we_o from_o this_o body_n
be_v in_o adversity_n we_o be_v not_o to_o contemn_v or_o to_o be_v hard-hearted_a towards_o they_o much_o less_o to_o rejoice_v at_o their_o evil_n and_o misery_n but_o to_o take_v 36._o take_v luk._n 7._o 13._o rom._n 12._o 15._o luk_n 6._o 36._o pity_n and_o compassion_n on_o they_o and_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n to_o show_v mercy_n unto_o they_o unto_o these_o virtue_n and_o duty_n we_o may_v add_v 6._o add_v pro._n 18._o 24._o deut._n 13._o 6._o christian_a friendship_n in_o the_o lord_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v sincere_a and_o constant_a 35._o constant_a luk._n 6._o 35._o christian_a charity_n whereby_o we_o love_v our_o enemy_n for_o the_o lord_n sake_n 24._o sake_n eph._n 4._o 27._o mat._n 23._o 24._o placablenesse_n and_o desire_n of_o reconciliation_n abstayn_v from_o all_o enmity_n open_a hostility_n and_o secret_a grudge_n 9_o grudge_n pro._n 6._o 1â—_n 19_o &_o 17._o 9_o a_o desire_n and_o forwardness_n to_o preserve_v friendship_n between_o other_o and_o to_o restore_v it_o be_v dissolve_v by_o make_v peace_n and_o amity_n towards_o those_o which_o be_v under_o our_o power_n we_o must_v abstain_v from_o all_o 17._o all_o pro._n 12._o 10._o &_o 11._o 17._o cruelty_n back_v either_o with_o our_o authority_n or_o might_n and_o use_v all_o 12._o all_o jude_n v._n 22._o 23._o tit._n 3._o 2._o pro_fw-la 17._o 14._o gen._n 13._o 8._o mat._n 17._o 26._o rom._n 12._o 13._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 9_o heb._n 13._o 2._o gen._n 4._o 6._o 1._o sam._n 18._o 9_o mat._n 27._o 39_o psal_n 37._o 12._o clemency_n towards_o they_o as_o much_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o their_o good_a and_o contrariwise_o from_o indulgence_n and_o fond_a cocker_a not_o bear_v with_o their_o sin_n for_o foolish_a love_n to_o the_o party_n but_o use_v due_a and_o necessary_a severity_n when_o vice_n can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v reform_v and_o amend_v unto_o those_o who_o dwell_v in_o the_o same_o society_n we_o be_v to_o use_v concord_n and_o peaceablenesse_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v resist_v the_o beginning_n of_o contention_n take_v away_o the_o occasion_n and_o sometime_o depart_v from_o our_o own_o right_n to_o preserve_v or_o redeem_v peace_n and_o towards_o stranger_n our_o duty_n be_v to_o use_v good_a hospitality_n especial_o to_o the_o poor_a and_o harbourlesse_a final_o as_o we_o be_v to_o preserve_v our_o neighbour_n person_n and_o life_n by_o perform_v all_o these_o inward_a duty_n unto_o they_o so_o be_v we_o to_o show_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o they_o in_o our_o countenance_n eye_n gesture_z and_o voice_n which_o must_v be_v so_o mild_a sweet_a and_o gracious_a that_o they_o promise_v to_o the_o beholder_n and_o hearer_n nothing_o but_o humanity_n brotherly_a love_n and_o good_a will_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o outward_a duty_n here_o require_v respect_v the_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n the_o outward_a duty_n tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 13._o psal_n 34_o 12_o 13._o pro._n 12._o 18._o pro._n 17._o 19_o mat._n 5._o 22._o eph._n 6_o 9_o phil._n 2._o 14._o gal._n 4._o 29._o rom._n 12._o 14._o levit._fw-la 19_o 16._o ezech._n 22._o 9_o pro._n 25._o 23._o psal_n 82._o 4._o job_n 29._o 12._o mat._n 27._o 24._o pro._n 24._o 11_o 12._o exod._n 21._o 33._o deut._n 22._o 8._o tit._n 3._o 2._o mat._n 26._o 52._o exod._n 21._o 24._o levit._fw-la 24._o 19_o tit._n 1._o 7._o ps_n 26._o 6._o gen._n 9_o 6._o num._n 35._o 33._o apoc._n 22_o 15._o heb._n 13._o 16._o gal._n 6._o 10._o &_o 5._o 22._o rom._n 12._o 13._o person_n and_o life_n respect_v our_o word_n or_o deed_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o former_a there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o have_v a_o peaceable_a tongue_n which_o speak_v all_o good_a and_o no_o evil_a to_o and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n unto_o they_o we_o must_v use_v love_v and_o courteous_a speech_n and_o abstain_v from_o all_o brawl_a and_o scold_v rail_a and_o revile_v scoff_a and_o scorn_v unchristian_a menacing_n towards_o inferior_n and_o murmur_v towards_o superior_n and_o curse_n and_o imprecation_n towards_o any_o man_n and_o of_o they_o we_o must_v not_o behind_o their_o back_n use_v tale-bearing_a and_o slander_v nor_o lend_v our_o ear_n to_o those_o who_o offer_v these_o wrong_n unto_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o deed_n all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n must_v tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n and_o defence_n of_o our_o neighbour_n life_n and_o person_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o immortal_a soul_n which_o ought_v as_o it_o be_v most_o precious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o be_v most_o dear_a unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v omit_v no_o duty_n which_o may_v defend_v and_o preserve_v the_o life_n and_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n when_o we_o can_v and_o may_v lawful_o perform_v it_o we_o must_v not_o by_o our_o negligence_n leave_v any_o thing_n undo_v nor_o by_o our_o wilfulness_n do_v any_o thing_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v endanger_v neither_o must_v we_o commit_v any_o act_n which_o tend_v to_o his_o hurt_n and_o hazard_v but_o we_o must_v have_v peaceable_a hand_n and_o not_o in_o time_n of_o peace_n quarrel_n and_o fight_v and_o innocent_a hand_n free_a and_o clean_o from_o blood_n neither_o hurt_v and_o wound_v the_o body_n of_o our_o neighbour_n nor_o kill_v and_o take_v away_o his_o life_n but_o contrariwise_o we_o must_v be_v beneficent_a and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n do_v they_o all_o good_a use_v humanity_n and_o mercy_n to_o all_o and_o brotherly_a love_n and_o kindness_n towards_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n soul_n the_o duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o life_n of_o our_o neighbour_n soul_n be_v either_o natural_a or_o spiritual_a in_o the_o former_a respect_n we_o 2._o gen._n 45._o 27._o pro._n 17._o 22._o gen._n 27._o 46._o exod._n 1._o 14._o pro._n 10._o 1._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 6_o 7._o 1._o cor._n 10_o 32._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 10._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 19_o 2._o ought_v to_o preserve_v their_o life_n in_o cheer_v and_o comfort_v they_o by_o our_o sweet_a and_o christian_a conversation_n and_o not_o unjust_o offer_v unto_o they_o any_o occasion_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v vex_v and_o grieve_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o latter_a we_o be_v not_o to_o hinder_v by_o any_o mean_v the_o salvation_n of_o other_o nor_o to_o be_v any_o way_n a_o offence_n unto_o they_o neglect_v their_o salvation_n as_o though_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n not_o belong_v to_o we_o but_o contrariwise_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v win_v to_o christ_n edify_v in_o their_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o further_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o will_v bring_v they_o to_o everlasting_a happiness_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v not_o commit_v any_o act_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v scandalous_a unto_o another_o and_o a_o cause_n of_o his_o sin_n either_o by_o 25._o by_o 1._o kin._n 21._o 7_o 25._o provocation_n 23._o provocation_n 2._o sam._n 16._o 21._o mat._n 16._o 23._o evil_a counsel_n or_o 15._o or_o rom._n 14._o 15._o bad_a example_n but_o contrariwise_o perform_v cheerful_o all_o duty_n belong_v to_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n 19_o saint_n rom._n 1._o 11_o 12._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 11_o 14._o jam._n 1._o 19_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n as_o mutual_a 10._o mutual_a heb._n 10._o observation_n one_o of_o another_o 3._o another_o dan._n 12._o 3._o instruct_v the_o ignorant_a confute_v convince_a and_o reclaim_v he_o that_o err_v that_o he_o may_v be_v sound_a in_o the_o faith_n admonish_v and_o 13._o and_o heb_fw-mi 3._o 12_o 13._o exhort_v the_o negligent_a and_o backward_a 1._o backward_a levit._fw-la 19_o 17._o gal._n 6._o 1._o reprove_v those_o that_o offend_v 14._o offend_v 1._o thes_n 5._o 14._o comfort_v the_o comfortless_a and_o 12._o and_o mat._n 5._o 16._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 12._o shine_v before_o all_o in_o the_o light_n of_o a_o good_a life_n and_o holy_a example_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o duty_n belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n beside_o which_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o require_v in_o this_o commandment_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v to_o ourselves_o for_o the_o good_a preservation_n and_o defence_n of_o our_o person_n and_o life_n and_o especial_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o body_n and_o life_n here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o use_v all_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n 22._o mat._n 6._o 1._o pro._n 17._o 22._o eccl._n 3._o 22._o whereby_o our_o health_n may_v be_v preserve_v as_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o diet_n moderate_a sleep_n and_o labour_n honest_a and_o moderate_a recreation_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n cheerfulness_n and_o honest_a joy_n rejoice_v in_o the_o fruition_n
when_o as_o we_o careful_o observe_v what_o sin_n most_o distract_v we_o in_o all_o good_a exercise_n and_o hinder_v our_o growth_n in_o godliness_n and_o what_o they_o be_v into_o which_o through_o frailty_n we_o most_o often_o fall_v and_o whereby_o we_o have_v be_v most_o overtake_v and_o when_o we_o have_v by_o these_o mean_v take_v notice_n of_o they_o we_o must_v with_o most_o diligence_n and_o resolution_n arm_v ourselves_o against_o they_o see_v by_o they_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v god_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n and_o be_v in_o great_a danger_n to_o be_v overcome_v and_o lead_v captive_a to_o hell_n and_o destruction_n be_v like_o border_a enemy_n which_o have_v a_o strong_a party_n in_o ourselves_o and_o have_v best_a opportunity_n to_o take_v all_o advantage_n against_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o all_o sin_n in_o general_a and_o these_o in_o particular_a be_v many_o the_o first_o and_o principal_a be_v to_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o deadly_a and_o unreconcilable_a hatred_n against_o they_o by_o meditate_v of_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n against_o who_o they_o be_v commit_v how_o great_a and_o glorious_a he_o be_v in_o himself_o and_o how_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o we_o who_o have_v give_v we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v or_o hope_v for_o yea_o his_o chief_a jewel_n his_o best_a belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o by_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n most_o hateful_a and_o displease_v unto_o god_n and_o make_v all_o creature_n in_o who_o it_o be_v most_o odious_a though_o never_o so_o much_o belove_v of_o he_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o reject_a jew_n adam_n cast_v out_o of_o paradise_n the_o son_n of_o god_n himself_o who_o bear_v our_o sin_n do_v bear_v all_o his_o father_n wrath_n and_o can_v not_o be_v reconcile_v till_o by_o his_o suffering_n he_o have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n to_o his_o justice_n that_o it_o be_v most_o heinous_a and_o capital_a be_v commit_v against_o so_o infinite_a a_o majesty_n as_o appear_v by_o those_o dreadful_a and_o eternal_a punishment_n which_o god_n righteous_a judgement_n inflict_v on_o those_o that_o commit_v it_o in_o this_o world_n and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v that_o it_o be_v the_o great_a folly_n in_o the_o world_n hazard_v the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o most_o precious_a soul_n which_o be_v of_o more_o worth_n than_o many_o monarchy_n and_o plunge_v they_o into_o hell_n and_o everlasting_a destruction_n for_o the_o momentany_a and_o uncertain_a fruition_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n that_o it_o pierce_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o nail_v he_o to_o the_o cross_n cause_v he_o to_o be_v condemn_v that_o come_v to_o save_v we_o and_o to_o be_v put_v to_o a_o shameful_a death_n who_o come_v to_o give_v unto_o we_o everlasting_a life_n that_o the_o deep_a dye_n of_o it_o so_o stain_v our_o soul_n that_o nothing_o can_v wash_v away_o the_o filthy_a spot_n that_o it_o leave_v behind_o it_o but_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n that_o it_o vex_v and_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o &_o by_o defile_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v his_o temple_n do_v make_v he_o weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n that_o above_o all_o thing_n it_o delight_v the_o devil_n as_o be_v the_o child_n and_o darling_n of_o this_o hellish_a parent_n and_o make_v we_o to_o become_v fit_a room_n for_o he_o to_o revel_v in_o and_o to_o pass_v his_o time_n with_o most_o delight_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o it_o cause_v unto_o we_o both_o privative_a and_o positive_a in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o it_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o good_a and_o bring_v with_o it_o all_o evil_a it_o separate_v between_o our_o god_n and_o we_o and_o turn_v the_o great_a love_n into_o the_o most_o dangerous_a enmity_n it_o deface_v his_o image_n in_o we_o and_o stamp_v upon_o we_o the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n it_o frustrate_v the_o end_n of_o our_o creation_n which_o be_v to_o glorify_v god_n by_o our_o worship_v and_o serve_v he_o yea_o of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n if_o we_o live_v and_o die_v in_o it_o without_o repentance_n it_o cast_v we_o like_a outlaw_n out_o of_o god_n protection_n and_o make_v we_o like_a slave_n subject_a to_o the_o tyranny_n of_o satan_n it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o evil_n of_o punishment_n which_o be_v inflict_v upon_o the_o creature_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v it_o blind_v the_o mind_n and_o harden_v the_o heart_n debar_v we_o of_o all_o sweet_a communion_n with_o god_n and_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o inestimable_a comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n it_o weaken_v our_o faith_n and_o wound_v our_o conscience_n take_v away_o all_o inward_a peace_n and_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n and_o our_o face_n with_o blush_a or_o which_o be_v worse_o with_o impudence_n it_o deprive_v we_o of_o god_n eternal_a and_o most_o comfortable_a presence_n and_o of_o the_o joy_n of_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o plunge_v we_o headlong_o into_o hell_n and_o destruction_n final_o let_v we_o add_v unto_o these_o whatsoever_o other_o evil_n we_o can_v imagine_v and_o then_o conclude_v that_o sin_n as_o the_o curse_a mother_n of_o they_o all_o have_v breed_v they_o in_o her_o hellish_a womb_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o sin_n and_o when_o by_o these_o meditation_n we_o have_v wrought_v our_o heart_n unto_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o all_o sin_n there_o be_v other_o mean_n to_o be_v use_v of_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v strong_o arm_v against_o it_o as_o first_o that_o we_o do_v throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n entertain_v and_o nourish_v good_a and_o holy_a desire_n and_o firm_a and_o constant_a resolution_n that_o we_o will_v resist_v and_o withstand_v it_o in_o what_o manner_n or_o form_n so_o ever_o it_o shall_v set_v upon_o us._n for_o nothing_o will_v bring_v more_o easy_a and_o assure_a victory_n than_o christian_a courage_n and_o resolution_n to_o fight_v and_o strive_v against_o it_o ground_v not_o on_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o that_o we_o will_v let_v pass_v no_o good_a mean_n unassayed_a whereby_o we_o may_v overcome_v second_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o daily_a and_o continual_a 13._o pro._n 4._o 23._o heb._n 3._o 13._o watch_n over_o ourselves_o and_o especial_o over_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o be_v not_o surprise_v on_o a_o sudden_a nor_o harden_v or_o harten_v in_o any_o wicked_a course_n through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o full_o hereafter_o three_o we_o must_v be_v no_o less_o careful_a in_o fly_v all_o occasion_n inducement_n and_o provocation_n unto_o sin_n than_o the_o sinful_a act_n themselves_o for_o if_o we_o wilful_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o these_o tentation_n it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o unto_o evil_a four_o we_o must_v make_v conscience_n of_o commit_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n which_o be_v admit_v will_v make_v room_n for_o the_o great_a and_o withstand_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o degree_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v suggest_v by_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n cast_v out_o this_o hellish_a wildfire_n before_o it_o have_v by_o the_o least_o abode_n inflame_v our_o concupiscence_n or_o before_o this_o seed_n of_o impiety_n have_v get_v any_o warmth_n or_o growth_n five_o we_o must_v be_v so_o bold_a and_o valorous_a in_o god_n assistance_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o be_v suspicious_a and_o fearful_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n and_o the_o might_n and_o malice_n of_o our_o innumerable_a 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o phil._n 2._o 13._o enemy_n take_v good_a heed_n while_o we_o stand_v of_o fall_v and_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a six_o we_o must_v daily_o walk_v with_o god_n and_o carry_v ourselves_o continual_o as_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n who_o not_o only_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n but_o also_o will_v cause_v we_o one_o day_n to_o give_v a_o strict_a account_n of_o they_o either_o to_o reward_v they_o 10._o gen._n 5._o 24._o gen._n 17._o 1._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o gracious_o if_o they_o be_v good_a or_o to_o punish_v they_o severe_o if_o they_o be_v evil_a last_o let_v we_o daily_o and_o continual_o resign_v ourselves_o over_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n who_o be_v
cause_v we_o to_o enjoy_v they_o with_o peace_n and_o safety_n whereas_o there_o be_v many_o afflict_a and_o poor_a servant_n of_o god_n who_o will_v be_v glad_a to_o feed_v upon_o our_o reversion_n and_o leave_n and_o be_v in_o danger_n before_o they_o rise_v from_o their_o table_n to_o have_v their_o throat_n cut_v and_o their_o meat_n mingle_v with_o their_o blood_n yea_o consider_v that_o thou_o injoye_v from_o god_n not_o only_o this_o plenty_n with_o peace_n and_o safety_n of_o body_n and_o state_n but_o also_o with_o it_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o food_n of_o thy_o soul_n whereby_o thou_o may_v be_v strengthen_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o nourish_v unto_o life_n everlasting_a which_o many_o poor_a soul_n have_v not_o at_o all_o or_o secret_o and_o by_o stealth_n with_o extreme_a hazard_n of_o their_o state_n and_o life_n unto_o which_o meditation_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n let_v we_o join_v the_o consideration_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n in_o which_o if_o god_n shall_v look_v upon_o we_o he_o may_v just_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o not_o suffer_v we_o to_o have_v a_o bit_n of_o bread_n to_o satisfy_v our_o hunger_n nor_o a_o drop_n of_o drink_n to_o quench_v our_o thirst_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o at_o our_o meal_n we_o be_v to_o nourish_v two_o guest_n the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n and_o let_v our_o chief_a care_n be_v to_o give_v best_a welcome_n to_o our_o best_a guest_n the_o which_o will_v bring_v unto_o we_o chief_a comfort_n for_o what_o food_n our_o body_n receive_v it_o keep_v not_o but_o within_o a_o few_o hour_n be_v again_o vex_v with_o hunger_n but_o the_o food_n of_o the_o soul_n shall_v still_o remain_v and_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o we_o feed_v in_o great_a part_n upon_o mortal_a and_o corruptible_a creature_n so_o our_o body_n like_o our_o meat_n be_v mortal_a and_o corruptible_a and_o therefore_o follow_v our_o saviour_n counsel_n let_v our_o chief_a care_n be_v for_o our_o immortal_a soul_n and_o to_o labour_n not_o for_o the_o meat_n that_o perish_v but_o for_o that_o which_o endure_v 27._o joh._n 6._o 27._o to_o everlasting_a life_n final_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o this_o our_o food_n be_v part_n of_o that_o allowance_n which_o our_o heavenly_a father_n give_v unto_o we_o as_o his_o household_n servant_n that_o be_v strengthen_v hereby_o we_o may_v more_o cheerful_o do_v he_o service_n in_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o and_o therefore_o as_o god_n make_v his_o creature_n to_o serve_v we_o so_o let_v we_o dedicate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o the_o service_n of_o our_o great_a lord_n and_o creator_n use_v so_o his_o blessing_n as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v help_n and_o furtherance_n and_o no_o impediment_n and_o let_n unto_o the_o well-performing_a of_o all_o christian_a duty_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n &_o first_o that_o we_o use_v god_n creature_n with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v as_o much_o as_o convenient_o we_o can_v to_o perform_v before_o or_o at_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o meal_n the_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v to_o practice_v whilst_o we_o be_v eat_v and_o drink_v be_v diverse_a first_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o use_v the_o creature_n of_o god_n with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n so_o as_o they_o may_v serve_v for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o hunger_n and_o the_o sustentation_n and_o strengthen_n of_o our_o frail_a nature_n which_o if_o it_o be_v not_o misguide_v by_o our_o corruption_n be_v in_o itself_o content_a with_o a_o little_a and_o not_o tend_v to_o their_o weaken_n and_o disable_n unto_o all_o good_a employment_n for_o the_o feed_n and_o refresh_v of_o our_o body_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a servant_n for_o our_o soul_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o not_o the_o fill_n and_o glut_v of_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v till_o they_o be_v empty_v unprofitable_a burden_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o good_a for_o nothing_o but_o sloth_n and_o sleep_n now_o this_o temperance_n must_v show_v itself_o in_o two_o kind_n first_o in_o our_o provision_n and_o second_o in_o the_o apply_v of_o it_o to_o our_o own_o use_n our_o provision_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v over-cost_o and_o curious_a excessive_a and_o superfluous_a which_o become_v not_o christian_n which_o profess_v sobriety_n but_o rather_o heathen_n epicure_n and_o belly-god_n who_o place_n a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o happiness_n in_o pamper_a their_o flesh_n with_o all_o kind_n of_o voluptuousness_n but_o ordinary_o our_o provision_n ought_v to_o be_v competent_a not_o excessive_a and_o curious_a and_o rather_o savour_v of_o frugality_n then_o of_o lavish_a waste_n and_o prodigal_a superfluity_n yet_o that_o our_o christian_a moderation_n and_o frugality_n may_v not_o be_v pretend_v and_o abuse_v of_o any_o as_o a_o mask_n to_o hide_v under_o it_o their_o base_a and_o sordid_a avarice_n and_o niggardliness_n we_o be_v in_o this_o temperance_n of_o our_o provision_n to_o observe_v these_o caution_n first_o that_o therein_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o our_o place_n and_o calling_n our_o mean_n and_o ability_n make_v our_o provision_n for_o our_o table_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v fit_v and_o suitable_a in_o these_o respect_n on_o the_o one_o side_n not_o exceed_v our_o mean_n see_v frugality_n be_v the_o nurse_n and_o fountain_n of_o true_a bounty_n and_o on_o the_o other_o that_o it_o do_v not_o come_v much_o short_a of_o they_o our_o charge_n and_o other_o necessary_a expense_n be_v consider_v and_o thus_o david_n a_o king_n number_v it_o among_o god_n special_a favour_n that_o he_o have_v not_o only_o give_v he_o sufficient_a maintenance_n and_o convenient_a food_n but_o have_v thorough_o furnish_v his_o table_n as_o beseem_v a_o king_n and_o have_v not_o only_o fill_v his_o cup_n but_o cause_v it_o also_o to_o 5._o psal_n 23._o 5._o overflow_v second_o that_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o time_n for_o howsoever_o ordinary_o our_o moderation_n must_v be_v bound_v with_o parsimony_n yet_o at_o time_n extraordinary_a as_o at_o our_o solemn_a feast_n and_o when_o we_o give_v entertainment_n either_o to_o stranger_n or_o our_o superior_a friend_n much_o respect_v of_o we_o it_o must_v enlarge_v itself_o even_o unto_o liberality_n and_o large_a bounty_n and_o thus_o abraham_n feast_v his_o friend_n at_o the_o wean_n of_o isaac_n and_o levi_n be_v say_v to_o have_v make_v 29._o luk._n 5._o 29._o a_o great_a feast_n to_o give_v our_o saviour_n christ_n entertainment_n and_o our_o saviour_n himself_o at_o the_o marriage-feast_n turn_v the_o water_n into_o wine_n by_o miracle_n that_o there_o may_v be_v sufficient_a plenty_n three_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o our_o 7._o joh._n 2._o 7._o moderation_n in_o our_o provision_n tend_v to_o the_o maintenance_n and_o not_o the_o decay_n of_o good_a hospitality_n which_o be_v so_o much_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n 2._o heb._n 13._o 2._o neither_o do_v one_o virtue_n or_o christian_a duty_n if_o it_o be_v right_a &_o true_a exclude_v another_o but_o contrariwise_o be_v inseparable_o link_v give_v to_o each_o other_o mutual_a support_n and_o aid_v and_o they_o which_o seem_v to_o be_v in_o this_o number_n and_o do_v not_o thus_o be_v but_o shadow_n false_a and_o counterfeit_a four_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a that_o it_o be_v no_o hindrance_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o to_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n but_o contrariwise_o what_o we_o save_v by_o this_o moderation_n in_o provision_n from_o that_o which_o our_o state_n and_o ability_n may_v well_o afford_v to_o spend_v we_o must_v not_o hoard_v it_o up_o for_o our_o private_a use_n but_o liberal_o bestow_v it_o in_o almsdeed_n and_o other_o religious_a and_o christian_a use_n know_v that_o our_o riches_n be_v not_o absolute_o our_o own_o but_o lend_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n to_o be_v employ_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o master_n and_o good_a of_o our_o fellow-servant_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v be_v temperate_a and_o moderate_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n of_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o especial_o our_o temperance_n and_o christian_a moderation_n must_v show_v itself_o in_o our_o eat_n and_o drink_v and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n and_o also_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o food_n first_o for_o the_o quantity_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o at_o least_o ordinary_o eat_v and_o drink_v no_o more_o than_o be_v fit_a for_o the_o suffice_a of_o nature_n and_o the_o preserve_n
the_o office_n of_o a_o accuser_n then_o of_o a_o judge_n and_o last_o of_o a_o mediator_n to_o crave_v pardon_n and_o sometime_o find_v out_o thyself_o for_o he_o willing_o err_v who_o know_v not_o his_o error_n and_o too_o much_o love_v himself_o who_o will_v have_v other_o err_v that_o his_o error_n may_v lie_v hide_v by_o which_o exercise_n we_o shall_v receive_v singular_a profit_n for_o hereby_o we_o shall_v preserve_v our_o soul_n and_o heart_n in_o a_o thrive_a estate_n when_o we_o do_v like_o wise_a merchant_n and_o shopkeeper_n examine_v they_o and_o search_v over_o our_o conscience_n as_o it_o be_v our_o book_n of_o account_n to_o see_v whether_o we_o have_v gain_v or_o lose_v in_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n by_o examine_v what_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o what_o we_o have_v lay_v out_o which_o if_o we_o will_v do_v we_o shall_v not_o easy_o be_v cast_v behind_o hand_n when_o as_o we_o prevent_v our_o error_n and_o use_v mean_n to_o repair_v our_o loss_n in_o their_o first_o beginning_n nor_o as_o many_o be_v be_v bankrupt_v in_o our_o estate_n at_o unaware_o for_o want_v of_o care_n to_o examine_v they_o we_o shall_v sleep_v much_o more_o sweet_o and_o secure_o when_o as_o we_o have_v so_o compose_v and_o set_v straight_o our_o reckon_n as_o that_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v though_o the_o great_a judge_n shall_v before_o morning_n call_v we_o to_o a_o account_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o same_o author_n commend_v this_o exercise_n the_o mind_n say_v he_o be_v daily_o to_o be_v call_v to_o a_o account_n sextius_n use_v at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o day_n and_o when_o he_o retire_v himself_o to_o rest_n to_o examine_v his_o mind_n what_o evil_a of_o thy_o haste_n thou_o cure_v what_o vice_n have_v thou_o withstand_v in_o what_o be_v thou_o better_o that_o anger_n will_v cease_v or_o be_v more_o moderate_a which_o know_v that_o it_o shall_v not_o escape_v the_o censure_n of_o a_o unpartial_a judge_n what_o therefore_o be_v more_o excellent_a 36._o quid_fw-la pulchrius_fw-la hac_fw-la consucâ—udine_fw-la excutiendi_fw-la totam_fw-la diem_fw-la &_o c_o sâ—neâ—_n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la lib._n 3._o cap._n 36._o than_o this_o custom_n of_o examine_v every_o day_n how_o sweet_a be_v that_o sleep_n which_o follow_v the_o review_v of_o ourselves_o how_o quiet_a sound_a and_o free_a when_o the_o mind_n be_v commend_v or_o admonish_v and_o as_o a_o watchman_n and_o secret_a censurer_n of_o itself_o do_v judge_v of_o it_o own_o manner_n we_o shall_v also_o preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o their_o purity_n and_o soundness_n if_o not_o from_o all_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o from_o deep_a putrefaction_n and_o the_o fester_a sore_n of_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o cure_v the_o wound_n be_v yet_o green_a and_o cast_v out_o sin_n by_o repeetance_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v first_o enter_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o lodge_v and_o sleep_v with_o we_o no_o not_o one_o night_n we_o shall_v hereby_o keep_v our_o spiritual_a state_n well_o settle_v so_o as_o it_o will_v not_o easy_o be_v shake_v or_o at_o least_o overthrow_v with_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o as_o we_o constant_o look_v to_o our_o christian_a armour_n and_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n as_o our_o chief_a fort_n repair_v the_o breach_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v make_v final_o we_o shall_v prevent_v carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n when_o we_o examine_v ourselves_o daily_o and_o be_v better_o fit_v and_o prepare_v for_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o keep_v our_o account_n even_o and_o have_v our_o book_n of_o reckon_n between_o god_n and_o our_o conscience_n make_v up_o and_o in_o continual_a readiness_n for_o he_o may_v soon_o clear_v his_o account_n with_o his_o master_n at_o the_o year_n end_n who_o like_o a_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a factor_n do_v make_v all_o reckon_n straight_o at_o the_o end_n of_o every_o day_n §._o sect._n 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o first_o lie_v down_o beside_o this_o examination_n there_o be_v also_o other_o meditation_n very_o profitable_a as_o to_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n god_n manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o day_n past_a respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n in_o that_o he_o have_v preserve_v we_o from_o innumerable_a evil_n with_o which_o many_o other_o have_v be_v overtake_v for_o continue_v unto_o we_o still_o the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n and_o suffer_v we_o with_o so_o much_o patience_n to_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n for_o give_v unto_o we_o some_o poor_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v he_o service_n and_o to_o accept_v of_o it_o in_o christ_n though_o in_o itself_o full_a of_o want_n and_o imperfection_n especial_o if_o we_o have_v in_o any_o measure_n perform_v the_o former_a duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n 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little_a leaven_n will_v sour_a the_o whole_a lump_n or_o a_o little_a coloquintida_n will_v embitter_v and_o poison_v all_o our_o seem_a virtue_n and_o obedience_n they_o will_v on_o all_o occasion_n open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o let_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n as_o pledge_n and_o hostage_n give_v to_o satan_n to_o warrant_v his_o reentry_n when_o he_o please_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n to_o both_o table_n joint_o and_o to_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n which_o danger_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v we_o must_v resolve_v to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o all_o and_o every_o part_n of_o god_n will_v reveal_v either_o in_o the_o law_n or_o 74._o luk._n 1._o 74._o the_o gospel_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o law_n we_o must_v observe_v both_o table_n and_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n which_o god_n have_v command_v in_o they_o and_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v in_o 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as_o sin_n be_v more_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a so_o they_o must_v be_v resist_v and_o forsake_v with_o great_a zeal_n and_o endeavour_n but_o yet_o true_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n dispense_v with_o no_o degree_n of_o sin_n or_o the_o neglect_n of_o the_o least_o duty_n in_o their_o due_a place_n and_o time_n and_o though_o it_o respect_v chief_o the_o weighty_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o voluntary_o omit_v the_o least_o duty_n though_o it_o chief_o abhor_v whoredom_n sacrilege_n and_o perjury_n yet_o it_o yield_v not_o to_o wanton_a dalliance_n petty_a theft_n and_o idle_a oath_n and_o thus_o also_o if_o our_o obedience_n be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a then_o have_v we_o also_o respect_v to_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n and_o in_o they_o make_v like_o conscience_n of_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o other_o desire_v and_o indevor_v with_o no_o less_o care_n to_o repent_v unfeigned_o of_o our_o sin_n then_o to_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o no_o less_o strive_v to_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o corruption_n by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o to_o rise_v again_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n then_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o gilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o it_o and_o to_o rise_v at_o the_o latter_a day_n unto_o glory_n and_o happiness_n for_o if_o we_o divide_v these_o we_o shall_v do_v neither_o aright_o if_o we_o believe_v only_o and_o do_v not_o repent_v we_o be_v but_o carnal_a gospeler_n and_o presumptuous_a worldling_n and_o if_o our_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o great_a yet_o if_o we_o have_v not_o faith_n in_o christ_n this_o grief_n be_v to_o be_v grieve_v for_o see_v it_o be_v the_o forerunner_n of_o despair_n and_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o a_o worldly_a sorrow_n which_o bring_v death_n so_o that_o though_o we_o shall_v bewail_v our_o sin_n never_o so_o much_o and_o even_o melt_v and_o be_v whole_o resolve_v into_o tear_n yet_o shall_v we_o perish_v in_o our_o infidelity_n see_v it_o be_v not_o our_o tear_n but_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n which_o purge_v and_o purify_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o reason_n persuade_v to_o universal_a obedience_n 1._o because_o god_n require_v it_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o yield_v this_o universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a reveal_v will_n of_o god_n be_v diverse_a first_o because_o god_n command_v 32._o deut._n 11._o 32._o it_o neither_o do_v he_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v keep_v his_o law_n in_o some_o thing_n and_o break_v it_o in_o other_o or_o in_o most_o thing_n and_o neglect_v it_o in_o some_o few_o see_v no_o prince_n will_v accept_v from_o his_o subject_n such_o obedience_n but_o all_o and_o every_o of_o his_o commandment_n without_o exception_n he_o bind_v we_o strict_o to_o observe_v all_o his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n which_o he_o set_v before_o we_o that_o whatsoever_o he_o command_v we_o we_o observe_v to_o do_v it_o neither_o add_v thereto_o 14._o and_o 12_o 32._o and_o 32._o 46._o and_o 28._o 14._o nor_o diminish_v from_o it_o that_o we_o set_v our_o heart_n to_o obey_v all_o the_o word_n of_o his_o law_n turn_v not_o therefrom_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n injoin_v his_o disciple_n to_o preach_v unto_o all_o nation_n teach_v they_o to_o observe_v all_o 20._o math._n 28._o 20._o thing_n whatsoever_o he_o command_v the_o which_o the_o apostle_n observe_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n keep_v in_o all_o thing_n a_o good_a conscience_n before_o god_n and_o live_v 18._o heb._n 13._o 18._o honest_o before_o man_n and_o unto_o this_o total_a obedience_n to_o all_o god_n law_n do_v he_o restrain_v all_o his_o promise_n if_o say_v he_o thou_o will_v hearken_v diligent_o unto_o 1._o deut._n 28._o 1._o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n to_o observe_v and_o to_o do_v all_o his_o commandment_n then_o i_o will_v advance_v thou_o and_o all_o my_o blessing_n shall_v come_v upon_o thou_o etc._n etc._n whereas_o that_o which_o be_v but_o in_o part_n can_v expect_v no_o reward_n but_o rather_o deserve_a punishment_n for_o as_o it_o be_v in_o this_o case_n between_o the_o prince_n and_o his_o subject_n so_o also_o between_o god_n and_o us._n though_o a_o man_n observe_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o his_o sovereign_n and_o commit_v only_o one_o heinous_a and_o capital_a crime_n his_o obedience_n be_v not_o reward_v see_v therein_o he_o do_v but_o his_o duty_n but_o for_o his_o offence_n he_o be_v just_o punish_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o obedience_n can_v be_v sincere_a unless_o it_o be_v universal_a second_o if_o our_o obedience_n be_v not_o universal_a to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n it_o can_v be_v sincere_a and_o upright_o for_o if_o in_o the_o integrity_n of_o our_o heart_n we_o yield_v obedience_n to_o any_o of_o god_n commandment_n out_o of_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o because_o he_o require_v our_o obedience_n unto_o they_o than_o will_v we_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n and_o reason_n obey_v all_o the_o rest_n see_v he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o alike_o and_o by_o the_o same_o divine_a authority_n bind_v we_o to_o one_o as_o well_o as_o to_o another_o and_o upon_o this_o reason_n the_o apostle_n james_n doubt_v not_o to_o affirm_v that_o he_o who_o break_v any_o one_o commandment_n be_v guilty_a of_o 11._o jam._n 2._o 10_o 11._o all_o though_o he_o keep_v all_o the_o rest_n for_o he_o that_o say_v do_v not_o commit_v adultery_n say_v also_o do_v not_o
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
sect._n 1_o the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o that_o thankfulness_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n and_o argument_n respect_v god_n work_n and_o benefit_n towards_o we_o which_o may_v persuade_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o diligence_n &_o cheerfulness_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v diverse_a other_o motive_n arise_v from_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n in_o lieu_n of_o so_o many_o great_a &_o inestimable_a benefit_n that_o be_v also_o effectual_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n as_o first_o our_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n towards_o god_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o testify_v and_o approve_v by_o perform_v service_n unto_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o we_o 12._o rom._n 8._o 12._o be_v not_o debtor_n unto_o the_o flesh_n that_o we_o shall_v live_v according_a to_o the_o lust_n thereof_o but_o so_o infinite_o indebt_v unto_o god_n for_o his_o innumerable_a mercy_n that_o we_o be_v never_o able_a in_o the_o least_o part_n to_o discharge_v it_o and_o be_v therefore_o bind_v ever_o to_o remain_v thankful_a debtor_n and_o to_o testify_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o magnify_v his_o grace_n and_o holy_a name_n and_o by_o strive_v and_o endeavour_v as_o much_o as_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v his_o will_n and_o perform_v all_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n acknowledge_v when_o we_o have_v do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v that_o we_o be_v still_o unprofitable_a servant_n who_o 10._o luk._n 17._o 10._o come_v far_o short_a of_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o he_o his_o grace_n shine_v unto_o we_o when_o we_o be_v in_o darkness_n and_o shadow_n of_o death_n require_v at_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v now_o walk_v as_o it_o become_v child_n of_o the_o 16._o eph._n 5._o 8_o 10_o 15_o 16._o light_n prove_v what_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o more_o than_o ordinary_a diligence_n and_o circumspection_n redeem_v our_o lose_a time_n which_o we_o have_v mis-spend_v in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n also_o wrought_v by_o christ_n whereby_o he_o have_v save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o that_o miserable_a bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o purchase_v we_o unto_o himself_o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n shall_v make_v we_o zealous_a 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o of_o good_a work_n and_o in_o thankfulness_n for_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n most_o careful_a to_o serve_v our_o lord_n and_o redeemer_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o see_v he_o have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n by_o pay_v for_o our_o ransom_n not_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o thing_n but_o that_o precious_a price_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o our_o 22._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 18._o col._n 1._o 21_o 22._o sin_n that_o so_o he_o may_v present_v we_o holy_a unblameable_a and_o unreprovable_a in_o his_o sight_n let_v not_o we_o ungrateful_o frustrate_v his_o end_n by_o defyl_v ourselves_o with_o sin_n but_o let_v we_o offer_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a and_o acceptable_a 1._o rom._n 12._o 1._o unto_o god_n which_o be_v our_o reasonable_a service_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v he_o have_v incorporate_v we_o into_o his_o own_o body_n and_o so_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o coheire_n with_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o happiness_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n worthy_a so_o holy_a and_o happy_a a_o communion_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n submit_v ourselves_o to_o be_v rule_v and_o govern_v by_o so_o gracious_a and_o good_a a_o head_n the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o have_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n christ_n merit_n and_o obedience_n and_o though_o heaven_n and_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o contain_v he_o 27._o 1._o king_n 8._o 27._o nor_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o majesty_n yet_o he_o be_v content_a to_o dwell_v with_o we_o yea_o in_o we_o yea_o in_o we_o as_o in_o his_o temple_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o profane_a 19_o 1._o cor._n 6._o 19_o that_o which_o he_o have_v sanctify_v with_o his_o presence_n and_o so_o vex_v and_o grieve_v this_o holy_a spirit_n but_o labour_n to_o preseure_n our_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o purity_n and_o honour_n that_o be_v fit_a for_o his_o habitation_n he_o may_v dwell_v in_o we_o with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o 2._o reason_n take_v from_o that_o desire_n which_o shall_v be_v in_o we_o to_o glorify_v god_n second_o god_n manifold_a and_o rich_a mercy_n shall_v move_v we_o in_o thankfulness_n to_o glorify_v he_o who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a 20._o luk._n 1._o 74._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o unto_o we_o which_o be_v the_o main_a end_n why_o the_o lord_n have_v bestow_v all_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n upon_o us._n for_o therefore_o he_o have_v create_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o by_o our_o service_n and_o for_o this_o end_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o be_v no_o long_o our_o own_o but_o he_o we_o shall_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o glorify_v he_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n therefore_o have_v he_o call_v we_o to_o be_v a_o choose_a generation_n a_o royal_a priesthood_n a_o holy_a 9_o 1._o pet._n 1._o 9_o nation_n a_o peculiar_a people_n that_o we_o shall_v show_v forth_o the_o praise_n of_o he_o who_o have_v call_v we_o out_o of_o darkness_n into_o his_o marvellous_a light_n and_o this_o be_v the_o end_n why_o the_o apostle_n pray_v so_o earnest_o for_o the_o thessalonian_o that_o he_o will_v count_v they_o worthy_a of_o their_o call_n and_o fulfil_v in_o they_o all_o the_o 12_o 2._o thes_n 1._o 11_o 12_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o power_n to_o wit_n that_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o they_o and_o they_o in_o he_o now_o we_o thus_o glorify_v god_n not_o by_o add_v any_o thing_n to_o his_o glory_n but_o as_o we_o be_v instrument_n of_o manifest_v it_o or_o give_v occasion_n unto_o other_o of_o glorify_v he_o and_o thus_o we_o glorify_v he_o in_o our_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n when_o as_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v more_o wonderful_o shine_v to_o his_o glory_n in_o that_o marvellous_a change_n of_o our_o nature_n from_o death_n to_o life_n from_o sinful_a uncleanness_n to_o purity_n and_o holiness_n and_o of_o our_o state_n from_o the_o deep_a misery_n to_o the_o high_a happiness_n then_o in_o our_o first_o creation_n thus_o also_o we_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n hereby_o be_v 8._o joh._n 15._o 8._o your_o heavenly_a father_n glorify_v if_o you_o bring_v much_o fruit_n see_v we_o make_v it_o manifest_a unto_o the_o world_n that_o the_o god_n who_o we_o serve_v be_v himself_o holy_a pure_a and_o just_a see_v he_o be_v so_o much_o delight_v in_o the_o purity_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o his_o servant_n and_o can_v endure_v sin_n and_o 2._o levit._fw-la 10._o 2._o wickedness_n in_o those_o that_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o this_o argument_n our_o saviour_n use_v to_o persuade_v we_o unto_o a_o holy_a conversation_n let_v your_o 16._o matth._n 5._o 16._o light_n say_v he_o so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o see_v your_o good_a work_n they_o may_v glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v the_o same_o reason_n have_v your_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o whereas_o 12._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 12._o they_o speak_v against_o you_o as_o evil_a doer_n they_o may_v by_o your_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v behold_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n final_o we_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o godly_a life_n when_o as_o by_o our_o outward_a service_n we_o approve_v and_o testify_v that_o inward_o we_o love_v fear_v reverence_n and_o depend_v upon_o he_o as_o be_v omniscient_a who_o take_v notice_n of_o our_o work_n omnipotent_a and_o al-sufficient_a to_o reward_v our_o welldoing_a and_o of_o infallible_a truth_n in_o all_o his_o promise_n make_v unto_o all_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o now_o what_o strong_a motive_n can_v there_o be_v to_o persuade_v we_o unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o
another_o case_n will_v not_o pull_v out_o their_o breast_n though_o full_a of_o milk_n for_o the_o feed_n of_o god_n child_n commit_v to_o they_o but_o let_v they_o starve_v and_o perish_v for_o want_v of_o nourishment_n herein_o worse_o than_o the_o other_o who_o have_v dry_a breast_n can_v though_o they_o will_v afford_v unto_o they_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n whereas_o these_o be_v so_o hard-hearted_a that_o they_o can_v but_o will_v not_o choose_v rather_o to_o let_v their_o milk_n corrupt_v in_o their_o breast_n and_o to_o dry_v up_o for_o want_n of_o draw_v then_o to_o preserve_v their_o own_o plenty_n by_o communicate_v to_o the_o people_n necessity_n and_o not_o much_o better_a be_v they_o who_o preach_v but_o very_o seldom_o have_v gift_n and_o strength_n sufficient_a and_o then_o not_o so_o much_o out_o of_o conscience_n to_o perform_v their_o duty_n as_o to_o avoid_v the_o penalty_n of_o the_o law_n or_o the_o blemish_n of_o ignorance_n and_o insufficiency_n see_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n in_o god_n people_n can_v ordinary_o be_v 10._o esa_n 28._o 9_o 10._o preserve_v in_o any_o vigour_n by_o a_o monthly_a meal_n but_o need_v frequent_a nourishment_n as_o the_o people_n be_v able_a to_o hear_v and_o bear_v away_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n lay_v a_o strait_a charge_n upon_o timothy_n and_o in_o he_o upon_o all_o god_n minister_n not_o only_o that_o they_o shall_v preach_v the_o word_n but_o also_o that_o 28._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 1._o mark_n 4._o 33._o act._n 20._o 28._o they_o shall_v do_v it_o instant_o in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n that_o be_v often_o and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n four_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n be_v much_o hinder_v in_o the_o people_n when_o as_o the_o minister_n preach_v themselves_o and_o not_o christ_n chief_o intend_v to_o show_v their_o own_o gift_n learning_n and_o eloquence_n and_o not_o the_o edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o the_o people_n when_o as_o they_o do_v not_o preach_v the_o word_n with_o power_n and_o authority_n like_o our_o saviour_n 29._o mat._n 7._o 29._o christ_n nor_o in_o the_o evidence_n and_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o their_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o they_o may_v cast_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_v of_o sin_n but_o come_v 4._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 4._o in_o the_o entice_a speech_n of_o man_n wisdom_n to_o tickle_v the_o ear_n and_o soar_v aloft_o in_o idle_a and_o heartless_a speculation_n far_o out_o of_o the_o reach_n and_o above_o the_o capacity_n of_o their_o hearer_n fill_v their_o head_n with_o the_o froth_n of_o witty_a conceit_n which_o have_v in_o they_o no_o solid_a nourishment_n wherein_o they_o carry_v themselves_o contrary_a to_o the_o charge_n which_o our_o saviour_n give_v to_o the_o apostle_n peter_n and_o all_o his_o faithful_a minister_n namely_o that_o in_o their_o teach_n they_o shall_v take_v care_n to_o feed_v not_o only_o his_o sheep_n but_o also_o his_o tender_a lamb_n 35._o joh._n 21._o 15._o act._n 20._o 35._o final_o the_o people_n be_v much_o hinder_v in_o their_o growth_n of_o godliness_n when_o as_o their_o minister_n take_v no_o pain_n public_o to_o catechise_v and_o instruct_v they_o in_o the_o main_a principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n see_v no_o good_a building_n can_v be_v erect_v by_o they_o who_o neglect_v to_o lay_v a_o sure_a foundation_n or_o private_o to_o resolve_v their_o doubt_n and_o to_o provoke_v they_o by_o holy_a conference_n and_o 21._o act._n 20._o 21._o earnest_a exhortation_n and_o persuasion_n to_o put_v in_o practice_n those_o duty_n which_o they_o have_v learn_v by_o their_o public_a ministry_n through_o which_o fault_n and_o defect_n in_o worldly_a and_o careless_a minister_n the_o people_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n be_v much_o hinder_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o where_o prophecy_n fail_v there_o the_o people_n must_v needs_o perish_v where_o there_o be_v a_o 11._o pro._n 29._o 18._o amos_n 8._o 11._o famine_n of_o the_o word_n what_o can_v follow_v but_o faintness_n and_o feebleness_n for_o want_v of_o food_n where_o the_o gospel_n be_v not_o preach_v which_o be_v the_o power_n of_o 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o god_n unto_o salvation_n and_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v what_o can_v ensue_v hereupon_o but_o impotent_a weakness_n unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o death_n and_o destruction_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n if_o the_o watchman_n sleep_v who_o shall_v give_v warning_n to_o god_n people_n of_o the_o approach_n of_o enemy_n how_o easy_o may_v they_o surprise_v and_o vanquish_v they_o if_o the_o gardener_n and_o vintager_n be_v slothful_a and_o idle_a in_o plant_v and_o water_v how_o shall_v god_n plant_n and_o vine_n flourish_v and_o if_o they_o busy_a not_o themselves_o in_o prune_v and_o weed_n how_o shall_v the_o garden_n and_o vineyard_n thrive_v and_o not_o rather_o be_v overgrow_v with_o weed_n and_o thistle_n if_o the_o light_n be_v put_v out_o or_o hide_v under_o a_o bushel_n what_o can_v follow_v but_o palpable_a darkness_n through_o which_o the_o people_n of_o god_n must_v necessary_o err_v out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n 17._o rom._n 10._o 17._o and_o if_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o painful_o preach_v which_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v faith_n how_o shall_v the_o people_n come_v out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n and_o believe_v that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v and_o what_o can_v follow_v of_o all_o this_o but_o the_o utter_a neglect_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n when_o save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n the_o foundation_n of_o it_o be_v overthrow_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o the_o former_a impediment_n may_v be_v remove_v first_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o minister_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n first_o the_o minister_n be_v to_o be_v exhort_v and_o persuade_v to_o do_v their_o duty_n and_o in_o the_o first_o place_n that_o none_o presume_v to_o take_v upon_o they_o this_o high_a call_n which_o god_n have_v never_o call_v unto_o it_o be_v altogether_o unfit_a and_o unfurnished_a with_o gift_n necessary_o require_v to_o this_o high_a duty_n see_v they_o purchase_v their_o mean_n and_o maintenance_n with_o the_o price_n of_o blood_n not_o of_o the_o body_n but_o of_o the_o precious_a soul_n of_o the_o people_n the_o which_o shall_v be_v require_v at_o their_o hand_n in_o that_o terrible_a day_n when_o as_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a and_o second_o those_o which_o god_n have_v furnish_v with_o gift_n be_v to_o be_v move_v and_o admonish_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n that_o with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n they_o feed_v the_o flock_n of_o christ_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n not_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n 3._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 2_o 3._o but_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n chief_o aim_v at_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o people_n to_o which_o purpose_n let_v they_o first_o remember_v those_o name_n and_o title_n give_v they_o in_o the_o scripture_n imply_v not_o only_a their_o duty_n but_o great_a and_o high_a privilege_n whereby_o they_o shall_v be_v encourage_v unto_o it_o for_o they_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o what_o sin_n and_o shame_n be_v it_o to_o hide_v their_o light_n 15._o matth._n 5._o 13_o 14_o 15._o and_o to_o let_v the_o people_n sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n they_o be_v the_o salt_n of_o the_o earth_n appoint_v not_o only_o to_o be_v savoury_a in_o themselves_o but_o also_o to_o season_v other_o which_o salt_n of_o grace_n and_o wisdom_n if_o they_o lose_v they_o be_v good_a for_o nothing_o but_o to_o be_v cast_v upon_o the_o dunghill_n and_o to_o be_v tread_v under_o foot_n they_o be_v god_n watchman_n 7._o ezech._n 3._o 17._o &_o 33._o 7._o who_o have_v the_o care_n of_o his_o army_n commit_v unto_o they_o to_o give_v they_o warning_n of_o the_o approach_n of_o their_o enemy_n which_o if_o they_o neglect_v the_o blood_n of_o those_o which_o perish_v through_o their_o sloth_n shall_v be_v require_v at_o their_o hand_n they_o be_v appoint_v to_o be_v captain_n over_o the_o people_n to_o 14._o matth._n 15._o 14._o go_v out_o and_o in_o before_o they_o and_o to_o train_n and_o teach_v they_o how_o to_o fight_v against_o the_o enemy_n of_o their_o salvation_n they_o be_v god_n husbandman_n 9_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 6_o 9_o gardener_n and_o vintager_n to_o plant_v and_o sow_v purge_v weed_n and_o prune_v his_o field_n garden_n and_o vineyard_n that_o they_o may_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n 2._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 1_o 2._o in_o due_a season_n they_o be_v
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body_n afresh_o even_o in_o the_o fountain_n of_o christ_n precious_a blood_n and_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n mourn_v with_o bitter_a grief_n because_o we_o have_v pierce_v he_o with_o our_o sin_n and_o cause_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n to_o be_v put_v unto_o a_o shameful_a death_n inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n towards_o thou_o and_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o our_o enemy_n for_o thy_o sake_n and_o link_v our_o heart_n together_o in_o a_o holy_a communion_n as_o it_o become_v the_o true_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n let_v we_o also_o approve_v our_o love_n to_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o especial_o by_o forgive_a and_o forget_v all_o our_o wrong_n and_o injury_n as_o hearty_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v forgive_v of_o thou_o and_o by_o perform_v all_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o all_o those_o who_o need_v our_o help_n not_o only_o by_o comfort_v and_o refresh_v their_o 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