double_v our_o diligence_n in_o redeem_v this_o lose_a time_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v and_o this_o reason_n the_o 3._o eph._n â—_o 16._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 2_o 3._o apostle_n peter_n also_o use_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o live_v the_o rest_n of_o our_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n according_a to_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n because_o the_o time_n pass_v of_o our_o life_n may_v suffice_v we_o to_o have_v wrought_v the_o will_n of_o the_o gentile_n when_o we_o walk_v in_o lasciutousnesse_n lust_n excess_n of_o wine_n revel_n banquet_n and_o abominable_a idolatry_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o break_v off_o this_o custom_n in_o sin_v and_o to_o perform_v the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o have_v our_o heart_n possess_v and_o fraught_v with_o god_n fear_n partly_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o judgement_n denounce_v against_o sin_n &_o partly_o in_o 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judgement_n and_o put_v away_o the_o evil_a day_n far_o from_o we_o do_v make_v we_o also_o therewith_o to_o put_v off_o the_o day_n of_o repentance_n to_o neglect_v all_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n and_o to_o go_v on_o secure_o in_o our_o former_a evil_a course_n of_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n i_o will_v not_o here_o speak_v because_o i_o have_v handle_v it_o at_o large_a in_o my_o treatise_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o second_o impediment_n respect_v the_o heart_n which_o be_v 〈…〉_o the_o world_n the_o second_o impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n respect_v the_o heart_n be_v worldly_a concupiscence_n and_o immoderate_a and_o excessive_a love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a thing_n and_o chief_o of_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n and_o that_o cark_n care_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o for_o the_o get_n or_o keep_v of_o they_o concern_v the_o former_a as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n will_v not_o harbour_v together_o in_o the_o same_o heart_n because_o 4._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 15._o jam._n 4._o 4._o the_o amity_n and_o friendship_n of_o the_o one_o be_v enmity_n against_o the_o other_o as_o the_o apostle_n john_n and_o james_n teach_v we_o so_o neither_o can_v we_o perform_v faithful_a service_n to_o they_o both_o be_v master_n which_o stand_v in_o flat_a opposition_n one_o to_o 24._o math._n 6._o 24._o the_o other_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v tell_v us._n in_o which_o regard_n demas_n be_v say_v to_o 10._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 10._o have_v forsake_v the_o apostle_n paul_n and_o with_o he_o his_o master_n christ_n and_o his_o truth_n assoon_o as_o he_o begin_v to_o love_v this_o present_a world_n for_o when_o man_n have_v once_o fix_v their_o heart_n upon_o earthly_a vanity_n all_o their_o cogitation_n be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o they_o that_o they_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o think_v upon_o any_o christian_a duty_n and_o so_o whole_o be_v they_o besot_v with_o the_o love_n of_o this_o paint_a strumpet_n that_o they_o think_v all_o time_n lose_v which_o be_v not_o spend_v in_o win_v and_o gain_v she_o so_o that_o when_o christ_n invit_v they_o unto_o his_o marriage_n supper_n to_o feast_v they_o with_o spiritual_a delicacy_n that_o god_n grace_n may_v be_v so_o 17._o luk._n 14._o 16_o 17._o strengthen_v in_o they_o as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n they_o present_o pretend_v excuse_n and_o will_v not_o come_v for_o 43._o joh._n 12._o 42_o 43._o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n we_o must_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n that_o we_o may_v contemn_v it_o as_o vain_a and_o worthless_a in_o comparison_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o heavenly_a glory_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o the_o world_n prosperity_n which_o we_o dote_v so_o much_o upon_o will_n be_v thus_o abuse_v become_v a_o notable_a tentation_n to_o draw_v we_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n to_o our_o perdition_n and_o destruction_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o wise_a solomon_n the_o prosperity_n of_o fool_n 36._o prou._n 1._o 32._o mark_n 8._o 36._o shall_v destroy_v they_o and_o what_o will_v it_o profit_v we_o to_o gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v our_o own_o soul_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v let_v we_o consider_v that_o these_o worldly_a thing_n be_v momentany_a and_o mutable_a hardly_o get_v and_o soon_o lose_v uncertain_a in_o the_o pursuit_n whether_o after_o all_o our_o labour_n we_o shall_v obtain_v they_o or_o no_o and_o no_o more_o certain_a in_o the_o possession_n see_v they_o may_v every_o day_n be_v take_v from_o we_o or_o we_o from_o they_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v vain_a and_o satisfy_v not_o but_o the_o more_o we_o drink_v the_o more_o we_o thirst_v the_o more_o we_o abound_v the_o more_o we_o want_v and_o that_o they_o bring_v not_o any_o sound_a contentment_n to_o their_o owner_n but_o labour_n in_o get_v care_v in_o keep_v and_o fear_v in_o lose_v they_o that_o they_o do_v not_o at_o all_o profit_n we_o for_o the_o assure_v of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v chief_o to_o be_v desire_v nor_o at_o those_o time_n when_o we_o shall_v stand_v in_o most_o need_n of_o help_n and_o comfort_n namely_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n and_o day_n of_o judgement_n yea_o if_o we_o immoderate_o dote_v on_o they_o they_o will_v become_v exceed_o hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a be_v those_o thorn_n which_o will_v choke_v in_o we_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n word_n from_o which_o all_o save_a grace_n 22._o math._n 13._o 22._o do_v spring_n those_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o entangle_v we_o to_o our_o perdition_n those_o heavy_a burden_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o journey_n towards_o our_o heavenly_a 10._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 9_o 10._o home_n and_o cammell-like_a bunch_n which_o will_v keep_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o that_o straight_a and_o narrow_a gate_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o impediment_n arise_v from_o worldly_a care_n the_o care_n also_o of_o this_o world_n be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o first_o they_o hinder_v we_o from_o perform_v religious_a duty_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o 40._o math._n 22._o 5._o luk._n 14._o 18._o and_o 9_o 59_o 61._o luk._n 10._o 40._o example_n of_o those_o who_o be_v invite_v to_o the_o marriage_n supper_n of_o the_o king_n son_n refuse_v to_o come_v and_o of_o those_o who_o be_v call_v to_o be_v christ_n disciple_n be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o the_o care_n of_o their_o worldly_a business_n that_o they_o can_v find_v no_o present_a leisure_n to_o follow_v christ_n yea_o of_o martha_n herself_o who_o though_o she_o be_v a_o good_a woman_n yet_o be_v so_o cumber_v with_o care_n in_o provide_v for_o christ_n entertainment_n that_o she_o can_v find_v no_o time_n to_o hear_v his_o heavenly_a sermon_n and_o envy_v her_o sister_n for_o perform_v this_o high_a and_o holy_a duty_n or_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v any_o service_n unto_o god_n these_o care_n interpose_v themselves_o and_o distract_v we_o with_o worldly_a and_o wander_a thought_n so_o as_o we_o can_v perform_v it_o with_o any_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o sour_a where_o he_o that_o receive_v seed_n among_o thorn_n be_v as_o our_o saviour_n expound_v it_o he_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o the_o 22._o math._n 13._o 22._o care_n of_o this_o world_n and_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o riches_n choke_v the_o word_n and_o he_o become_v 14._o luk._n 8._o 14._o unfruitful_a in_o which_o regard_n our_o saviour_n give_v unto_o we_o a_o special_a caveat_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o his_o come_n
place_n of_o pain_n &_o labour_n and_o reserve_v his_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n for_o the_o world_n to_o come_v after_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o work_n here_o we_o must_v work_v in_o his_o vineyard_n and_o the_o night_n of_o death_n must_v come_v before_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o receive_v our_o wage_n here_o we_o must_v keep_v our_o mark_n and_o there_o enjoy_v the_o riches_n which_o we_o have_v get_v by_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n here_o we_o must_v fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n be_v cover_v with_o sweat_n and_o blood_n and_o there_o we_o shall_v obtain_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n final_o here_o we_o must_v travail_v like_o poor_a pilgrim_n and_o then_o take_v our_o ease_n when_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o journey_n and_o be_v come_v safe_a to_o our_o heavenly_a home_n four_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o labour_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o have_v go_v in_o this_o way_n before_o we_o and_o especial_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o travail_v for_o our_o sake_n not_o only_o unto_o weariness_n and_o sweat_n but_o even_o unto_o blood_n and_o not_o foolish_o imagine_v that_o we_o may_v take_v our_o ease_n and_o yet_o come_v timely_a and_o safe_o to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o hope_n see_v our_o saviour_n have_v tell_v we_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n suffer_v violence_n 21._o mat._n 11._o 21._o and_o the_o violent_a take_v it_o by_o force_n and_o that_o we_o must_v strive_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o 24._o luk._n 13._o 24._o straight_a gate_n with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o constancy_n because_o many_o shall_v seek_v to_o enter_v and_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a last_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o punishment_n denounce_v against_o those_o who_o idle_o sit_v still_o and_o refuse_v to_o travel_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o it_o cast_v they_o into_o a_o deep_a sleep_n whereby_o all_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v hinder_v yea_o it_o empti_v the_o sluggard_n of_o they_o all_o like_v he_o who_o want_v meat_n be_v famish_v with_o hunger_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n sloathfulnesse_n cast_v into_o a_o deep_a sleep_n and_o 15._o pro._n 19_o 15._o the_o idle_a soul_n shall_v suffer_v hunger_n and_o as_o it_o deprive_v he_o of_o all_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n so_o also_o of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o he_o only_o must_v have_v the_o wage_n who_o have_v labour_v in_o christ_n vineyard_n and_o contrariwise_o plunge_v he_o into_o everlasting_a death_n and_o destruction_n for_o the_o slothful_a and_o unprofitable_a servant_n must_v be_v cast_v into_o outer_a 30._o mat._n 25._o 26_o 30._o darkness_n where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n and_o therefore_o if_o nothing_o else_o will_v move_v we_o yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o take_v some_o pain_n in_o god_n service_n which_o be_v small_a and_o momentany_a shall_v be_v everlasting_o reward_v that_o we_o may_v escape_v the_o endless_a pain_n of_o hell_n for_o if_o we_o can_v for_o a_o little_a while_n endure_v the_o kindly_a heat_n of_o the_o sun_n how_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o suffer_v the_o skorch_a and_o torment_a flame_n of_o hell_n fire_n if_o we_o be_v impatient_a of_o a_o little_a sweat_n and_o labour_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o calling_n let_v we_o think_v with_o ourselves_o how_o much_o more_o intolerable_a the_o endless_a torment_n of_o the_o damn_a will_v be_v unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 8_o of_o weariness_n in_o well_o do_v and_o how_o it_o hinder_v we_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o that_o which_o proceed_v from_o a_o ill_a disposition_n of_o the_o body_n the_o last_o impediment_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v weariness_n in_o well-doing_n which_o proceed_v from_o a_o twofold_a cause_n the_o first_o outward_a which_o be_v the_o ill_a disposition_n of_o the_o body_n to_o the_o performance_n of_o christian_a duty_n proceed_v either_o from_o external_a cause_n as_o hunger_n thirst_n heat_n cold_a excessive_a labour_n in_o worldly_a employment_n and_o such_o like_a or_o from_o inward_a infirmity_n and_o disease_n which_o make_v the_o body_n faint_a and_o feeble_a weak_a and_o unable_a to_o take_v any_o pain_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o see_v the_o soul_n use_v the_o body_n as_o its_o organ_n and_o instrument_n for_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o outward_a action_n and_o see_v there_o be_v such_o sympathy_n and_o familiarity_n between_o they_o that_o they_o mourn_v and_o rejoice_v together_o hereof_o it_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o when_o the_o body_n be_v indispose_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o soul_n be_v thereby_o unfit_a for_o they_o when_o the_o body_n be_v feeble_a and_o faint_a the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n can_v be_v strong_a and_o vigorous_a in_o their_o action_n and_o operation_n when_o the_o body_n be_v weary_a and_o full_a of_o pain_n it_o must_v needs_o affect_v the_o mind_n and_o much_o distract_v it_o in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o final_o when_o the_o tool_n and_o instrument_n be_v blunt_a and_o dull_a unfit_a and_o untoward_a the_o most_o cunning_a artificer_n must_v needs_o be_v hinder_v and_o much_o fail_v in_o his_o curious_a workmanship_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n we_o must_v use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o sound_a mind_n in_o a_o sound_a body_n and_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o diet_n and_o physic_n for_o the_o preserve_n or_o recover_v of_o our_o health_n and_o to_o avoid_v intemperance_n insobriety_n and_o excessive_a labour_n about_o worldly_a employment_n yea_o we_o must_v avoid_v immoderation_n and_o excess_n even_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n as_o fast_v watch_v and_o the_o rest_n for_o as_o luxuriousnesse_n delicacy_n and_o sloth_n do_v weaken_v the_o body_n for_o want_v of_o exercise_n and_o intemperance_n and_o insobriety_n do_v make_v it_o feeble_a and_o unfit_a for_o any_o employment_n so_o likewise_o the_o contrary_a extreme_n and_o over-rough_a and_o rigorous_a handle_n of_o it_o do_v exhaust_v and_o consume_v the_o spirit_n and_o make_v it_o so_o weak_a and_o faint_a that_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o sink_v under_o every_o burden_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v careful_o observe_v the_o mean_a and_o avoid_v both_o extreme_n especial_o that_o unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n incline_v and_o carry_v we_o whether_o it_o be_v to_o sensuality_n which_o pamper_v the_o body_n with_o excess_n or_o will-worship_n 23._o col._n 2._o 23._o and_o superstition_n in_o not_o spare_v of_o it_o which_o be_v not_o much_o less_o dangerous_a than_o the_o other_o although_o it_o be_v nothing_o so_o common_a and_o ordinary_a for_o as_o if_o we_o will_v make_v speedy_a journey_n our_o horse_n must_v neither_o be_v pamper_a nor_o starve_a see_v by_o the_o one_o he_o be_v make_v either_o resty_a or_o out_o of_o breath_n and_o by_o the_o other_o so_o enfeeble_v that_o he_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v we_o so_o be_v it_o with_o our_o body_n which_o carry_v our_o soul_n and_o therefore_o they_o must_v be_v use_v with_o like_a prudence_n and_o providence_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o weariness_n in_o well-doing_n arise_v from_o the_o averseness_n of_o our_o will_n unto_o good_a duty_n the_o second_o cause_n be_v internal_a which_o be_v the_o ill_a disposition_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n be_v averse_a unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o virtuous_a action_n and_o prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a delight_v in_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o dis-affecting_a and_o loathe_v spiritual_a exercise_n as_o be_v wearisome_a and_o tedious_a difficult_a and_o troublesome_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n the_o which_o be_v a_o notable_a impediment_n to_o our_o well_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o either_o this_o unwillingness_n cause_v such_o weariness_n that_o it_o will_v make_v we_o either_o not_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o christian_a course_n or_o soon_o desist_v and_o return_v again_o into_o our_o former_a way_n of_o wickedness_n &_o sensual_a delight_n or_o else_o it_o will_v make_v we_o unsettled_a and_o unconstant_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n do_v they_o only_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n when_o the_o good_a mood_n of_o devotion_n come_v upon_o we_o and_o neglect_v they_o when_o other_o thing_n which_o better_o please_v we_o come_v in_o the_o way_n or_o final_o it_o quench_v our_o zeal_n and_o fervour_n of_o love_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n so_o that_o we_o perform_v they_o weak_o and_o weary_o cold_o and_o formal_o with_o much_o dulness_n and_o spiritual_a deadness_n the_o which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v we_o must_v labour_v and_o strive_v against_o this_o weariness_n and_o faintness_n in_o well-doing_n and_o endeavour_v all_o we_o may_v to_o take_v
cap._n xl._n that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v our_o rest_n by_o consecrate_v it_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 388_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v rise_v betimes_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n 388_o 2_o of_o meditation_n fit_a to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 389_o 3_o of_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o read_v private_o 390_o 4_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o we_o be_v go_v to_o church_n 392_o cap._n xli_o of_o public_a duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 393_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 393_o 2_o of_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 393_o 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 395_o 4_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n 396_o 5_o of_o our_o duty_n when_o baptism_n be_v administer_v 396_o cap._n xlii_o of_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o 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down_o a_o catalogue_n 6._o hos_fw-la 4._o 1_o 6._o of_o many_o grievous_a sin_n which_o make_v the_o jew_n liable_a to_o god_n heavy_a judgement_n do_v after_o show_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o punishment_n be_v because_o they_o lack_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n whereof_o it_o also_o be_v that_o sinner_n of_o all_o kind_n be_v include_v under_o the_o name_n of_o ignorant_a person_n who_o know_v not_o god_n so_o the_o psalmist_n pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o 25._o psal_n 79._o 6._o jer_z 10._o 25._o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o and_o upon_o the_o kingdom_n that_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v come_v with_o 8._o 2._o thes_n 1._o 7_o 8._o his_o mighty_a angel_n in_o flame_a fire_n to_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o that_o know_v not_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o portion_n in_o god_n save_v grace_n or_o part_n 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religion_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o 13._o esa_n 1._o 12._o &_o 29._o 13._o ignorant_a superstition_n will_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n see_v therefore_o knowledge_n be_v so_o necessary_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o will_v a_o little_a further_o insist_v upon_o it_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o labour_v after_o it_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n and_o know_v to_o our_o comfort_n when_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o it_o save_v knowledge_n then_o be_v a_o grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o know_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v reveal_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n by_o his_o word_n and_o work_n that_o we_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o direction_n of_o our_o life_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o may_v perceive_v that_o not_o nature_n but_o god_n only_o be_v the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o so_o much_o only_o do_v we_o know_v of_o god_n as_o we_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o god_n promise_v that_o he_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o will_v put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a so_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o his_o elect_n say_v that_o they_o all_o shall_v be_v teach_v of_o god_n and_o again_o no_o man_n know_v the_o 46._o job._n 6._o 46._o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o unto_o whosoever_o the_o son_n will_v reveal_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o knowledge_n a_o natural_a habit_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o a_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v not_o purchase_v by_o we_o or_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o therefore_o bestow_v upon_o we_o rather_o than_o other_o because_o god_n foresee_v that_o we_o will_v use_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o better_a than_o they_o but_o god_n free_a gift_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o which_o he_o work_v 28._o joel_n 2._o 28._o in_o we_o first_o by_o send_v his_o son_n his_o true_a essential_a wisdom_n who_o have_v reveal_v unto_o we_o his_o father_n will_n and_o be_v the_o great_a prophet_n of_o the_o church_n have_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n and_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o not_o only_o nor_o chief_o to_o the_o wise_a of_o the_o world_n but_o to_o the_o weak_a and_o simple_a according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o 25._o matth._n 11._o 25._o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o babe_n and_o second_o his_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v and_o be_v send_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n to_o teach_v and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n as_o our_o saviour_n promise_v his_o apostle_n and_o this_o be_v that_o holy_a anoint_v of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v whereby_o we_o 13._o job._n 16._o 13._o know_v all_o thing_n and_o need_v not_o that_o any_o teach_v we_o but_o as_o this_o anoint_v teach_v we_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o collyrium_n or_o precious_a eye-salue_n which_o christ_n 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o promise_v to_o give_v to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o laodicean_n to_o inlighten_v their_o blind_a eye_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o can_v see_v nor_o conceive_v the_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o god_n kingdom_n but_o god_n have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o 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save_a knowledge_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n be_v first_o the_o book_n of_o nature_n second_o the_o book_n of_o grace_n the_o book_n of_o nature_n for_o even_o this_o light_n be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v helpefull_a to_o the_o regenerate_a for_o the_o reveal_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n unto_o they_o and_o that_o both_o the_o eternal_a book_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o conscience_n and_o the_o external_a book_n which_o be_v the_o great_a volume_n of_o the_o creature_n for_o if_o there_o be_v in_o all_o man_n some_o relic_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n shine_v in_o their_o conscience_n which_o convince_v they_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o this_o god_n be_v most_o
good_a powerful_a just_a bountiful_a a_o liberal_a rewarder_n of_o good_a and_o revenger_n of_o evil_a according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o which_o may_v be_v know_v of_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o they_o for_o god_n have_v show_v it_o unto_o they_o then_o how_o much_o more_o clear_o do_v this_o light_a 19_o rom._n 1._o 19_o shine_n in_o the_o faithful_a when_o as_o it_o be_v renew_v and_o make_v much_o bright_a and_o clear_a by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n the_o book_n also_o of_o the_o creature_n do_v convince_v all_o man_n that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n omnipresent_v and_o full_a of_o goodness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v clear_o see_v 20._o rom._n 1._o 20._o be_v understand_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v even_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n so_o that_o they_o be_v without_o excuse_n and_o therefore_o how_o much_o more_o may_v the_o faithful_a profit_n by_o learning_n and_o read_v this_o book_n who_o have_v the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o their_o tutor_n which_o open_v their_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v see_v god_n wisdom_n goodness_n and_o power_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o their_o heart_n that_o meditate_v on_o they_o they_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o this_o knowledge_n for_o the_o stir_n of_o they_o up_o to_o render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o book_n of_o grace_n also_o be_v either_o the_o internal_a writing_n of_o god_n law_n and_o will_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o inward_a part_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o do_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o outward_a book_n of_o the_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o be_v contain_v all_o thing_n necessary_a to_o be_v know_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o last_o god_n minister_n be_v his_o instrument_n whereby_o he_o reveal_v himself_o and_o his_o will_n unto_o we_o who_o do_v expound_v unto_o we_o his_o write_a word_n and_o unfold_v the_o mystery_n and_o difficulty_n thereof_o that_o we_o may_v understand_v they_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n we_o be_v to_o use_v the_o help_n of_o those_o instrument_n which_o he_o have_v ordain_v for_o this_o purpose_n especial_o we_o be_v to_o desire_v that_o inward_a writing_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o make_v use_n by_o read_v and_o meditation_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o by_o often_o hear_v of_o they_o expound_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n faithful_a minister_n cap._n vi_o of_o the_o object_n of_o save_v knowledge_n namely_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n his_o word_n and_o work_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o how_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n who_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o serve_v of_o us._n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n which_o reveal_v this_o principle_n unto_o we_o and_o convince_v all_o man_n of_o this_o truth_n by_o the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o which_o the_o infinite_a wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n of_o the_o creator_n shine_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o conscience_n follow_v the_o commission_n of_o heinous_a sin_n though_o never_o so_o secret_a by_o the_o series_n and_o dependency_n of_o cause_n one_o upon_o another_o in_o the_o disquisition_n whereof_o there_o be_v no_o end_n till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o cause_n of_o cause_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o give_v be_v unto_o all_o thing_n by_o the_o goodly_a order_n which_o may_v be_v observe_v in_o the_o creature_n and_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o 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that_o he_o be_v but_o one_o because_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n wisdom_n power_n presence_n and_o the_o rest_n and_o it_o be_v against_o the_o nature_n of_o infiniteness_n to_o be_v more_o than_o one_o because_o he_o make_v and_o govern_v all_o as_o supreme_a monarch_n in_o which_o monarchy_n there_o can_v be_v no_o copartner_n and_o because_o he_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o cause_n from_o which_o all_o thing_n have_v their_o be_v and_o upon_o which_o they_o whole_o depend_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o god_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n three_o we_o must_v know_v that_o this_o divine_a essence_n be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n the_o which_o perfection_n be_v see_v in_o his_o property_n which_o be_v not_o proper_o in_o god_n who_o be_v all_o essence_n and_o no_o quality_n for_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o god_n be_v god_n but_o according_a to_o the_o capacity_n of_o our_o shallow_a understanding_n neither_o do_v they_o differ_v from_o his_o essence_n nor_o one_o from_o another_o for_o god_n be_v one_o and_o of_o a_o most_o simple_a nature_n admit_v no_o division_n into_o part_n faculty_n or_o property_n nor_o yet_o any_o essential_a distinction_n but_o only_o in_o our_o comprehension_n or_o manner_n of_o understanding_n so_o as_o we_o must_v not_o take_v his_o property_n to_o be_v any_o part_n of_o his_o essence_n see_v every_o essential_a property_n be_v his_o whole_a essence_n and_o therefore_o howsoever_o distinguish_v in_o respect_n of_o his_o diverse_a manner_n of_o work_v towards_o the_o creature_n yet_o not_o in_o themselves_o but_o be_v inseparable_a one_o from_o another_o in_o which_o respect_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v the_o wise_a god_n the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o powerful_a god_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n mercy_n goodness_n justice_n truth_n be_v all_o one_o in_o their_o essence_n there_o be_v in_o god_n but_o one_o most_o simple_a and_o pure_a act_n unto_o which_o diverse_a name_n be_v give_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o show_v unto_o we_o how_o it_o be_v diverse_o exercise_v towards_o the_o creature_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o god_n primary_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v now_o these_o attribute_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o primary_n second_o secondary_a primary_n be_v those_o which_o declare_v unto_o we_o the_o essence_n of_o god_n as_o he_o be_v absolute_o in_o himself_o of_o which_o there_o be_v no_o similitude_n in_o the_o creature_n they_o be_v attribute_v unto_o god_n alone_o without_o communication_n to_o any_o other_o and_o in_o this_o number_n be_v god_n simplicity_n infiniteness_n eternity_n immensity_n immutability_n and_o omnipresence_n all-sufficiency_n and_o omnipotency_n his_o simplicity_n be_v a_o essential_a attribute_n by_o which_o
cause_n and_o chief_a goodness_n and_o so_o the_o judgement_n infer_v therefore_o thou_o have_v perform_v a_o good_a duty_n again_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o understanding_n say_v whosoever_o will_v worship_v god_n true_o must_v worship_v he_o according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n and_o not_o according_a to_o his_o own_o invention_n the_o conscience_n assume_v but_o thou_o have_v not_o worship_v he_o according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o invention_n whereupon_o the_o judgement_n infer_v therefore_o thou_o have_v not_o worship_v god_n true_o or_o thus_o whosoever_o break_v the_o law_n be_v accurse_v say_v the_o understanding_n but_o thou_o say_v the_o conscience_n have_v break_v the_o law_n therefore_o say_v the_o judgement_n thou_o be_v accurse_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o diverse_a office_n of_o conscience_n now_o this_o faculty_n of_o conscience_n perform_v diverse_a office_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a part_n wherein_o it_o exercise_v its_o power_n and_o virtue_n for_o in_o the_o understanding_n before_o our_o action_n be_v achieve_v it_o play_v the_o part_n of_o a_o friend_n or_o gentle_a monitour_n tell_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v or_o leave_v undo_v with_o the_o penalty_n or_o reward_n which_o will_v follow_v our_o commission_n or_o omission_n after_o the_o deed_n be_v do_v it_o become_v a_o judge_n approve_v or_o disallow_v the_o action_n and_o either_o absolve_a or_o condemn_v we_o for_o the_o do_v or_o not_o do_v of_o it_o in_o the_o memory_n it_o perform_v the_o office_n of_o a_o notary_n 12._o conscientia_fw-la est_fw-la codex_fw-la in_o quo_fw-la quotidiana_fw-la peccata_fw-la conscribuntur_fw-la chrys_n in_o psal_n 50._o rom._n 2._o 15._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 12._o and_o register_n in_o set_v down_o and_o keep_n upon_o record_n what_o we_o have_v do_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o also_o of_o a_o witness_n give_v evidence_n either_o with_o or_o against_o we_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o our_o fact_n accuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v do_v ill_o and_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v do_v well_o in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n it_o be_v the_o deputy_n of_o god_n spirit_n to_o suggest_v and_o enjoin_v we_o good_a duty_n and_o when_o they_o be_v do_v to_o reward_v we_o by_o comfort_v cherish_v and_o replenish_n our_o heart_n with_o joy_n and_o when_o we_o have_v do_v ill_o especial_o by_o commit_v sin_n which_o be_v heinous_a and_o against_o conscience_n it_o execute_v the_o office_n of_o a_o jailor_n or_o tormentor_n fill_v the_o heart_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n with_o fear_n and_o terror_n with_o final_a desperation_n hellish_a perturbation_n and_o intolerable_a torture_n that_o no_o rack_n nor_o gallows_n no_o hot_a pincer_n or_o scald_a lead_n may_v be_v compare_v with_o they_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o cain_n who_o out_o of_o a_o despair_a conscience_n cry_v out_o that_o his_o punishment_n 13._o gen._n 4._o 13._o be_v great_a than_o he_o can_v bear_v and_o of_o judas_n who_o to_o ease_v his_o torment_n which_o the_o gnaw_a worm_n of_o conscience_n cause_v hang_v himself_o and_o with_o this_o office_n of_o conscience_n the_o heathen_n be_v acquaint_v which_o give_v occasion_n to_o that_o fiction_n of_o hellish_a fury_n which_o endless_o haunt_v and_o torment_v those_o who_o have_v commit_v heinous_a sin_n against_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n the_o which_o also_o appear_v by_o their_o writing_n wherein_o be_v many_o notable_a say_n to_o this_o purpose_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n say_v seneca_n to_o hide_v 43._o senec._n epist_n 43._o a_o man_n self_n and_o to_o avoid_v the_o eye_n and_o ear_n of_o man_n a_o good_a conscience_n call_v in_o the_o multitude_n and_o a_o ill_n be_v solicitous_a and_o fearful_a even_o in_o solitude_n if_o the_o thing_n thou_o do_v be_v honest_a care_v not_o though_o all_o man_n know_v they_o if_o dishonest_a what_o skill_v it_o though_o no_o man_n know_v they_o see_v thou_o know_v they_o thyself_o o_o miserable_a man_n that_o thou_o be_v if_o thou_o despise_v such_o a_o witness_n and_o again_o it_o be_v the_o great_a security_n to_o do_v no_o 105._o epist_n 105._o man_n wrong_v they_o that_o can_v abstain_v from_o it_o do_v lead_v a_o life_n full_a of_o confusion_n &_o perturbation_n so_o much_o fear_v as_o they_o have_v hurt_v neither_o be_v they_o at_o any_o time_n quiet_a after_o they_o have_v do_v mischief_n they_o fear_v they_o be_v trouble_v conscience_n suffer_v they_o not_o to_o intend_v any_o other_o thing_n but_o every_o hand_n while_o to_o review_v themselves_o he_o suffer_v punishment_n that_o expect_v it_o and_o he_o expect_v that_o have_v deserve_v it_o it_o be_v possible_a by_o some_o mean_n to_o be_v safe_a with_o a_o ill_a conscience_n but_o never_o secure_v for_o he_o think_v he_o may_v be_v take_v with_o the_o manner_n though_o yet_o he_o be_v not_o in_o sleep_n he_o be_v trouble_v and_o be_v awake_a as_o oft_o as_o he_o name_v any_o man_n wickedness_n he_o think_v of_o his_o own_o it_o never_o seem_v enough_o blot_v out_o never_o sufficient_o cover_v a_o guilty_a conscience_n have_v sometime_o the_o hap_n to_o be_v hide_v but_o never_o apoph_n exemplo_fw-la quodcunque_fw-la malo_fw-la committitur_fw-la ipsi_fw-la displicet_fw-la authori_fw-la etc._n etc._n iwen._n satyr_n 13._o plut._n apoph_n assurance_n so_o the_o satirist_n whatsoever_o crime_n be_v commit_v by_o evil_a example_n it_o first_o displease_v the_o author_n this_o be_v the_o first_o punishment_n that_o no_o man_n guilty_a can_v be_v absolve_v himself_o be_v judge_n although_o by_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o corrupt_a judge_n he_o be_v acquit_v in_o which_o regard_n cato_n be_v wont_a to_o say_v that_o every_o man_n ought_v to_o fear_v and_o respect_n himself_o most_o when_o he_o do_v any_o evil_a because_o though_o he_o may_v shun_v other_o yet_o from_o himself_o he_o can_v flee_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o conscience_n have_v all_o its_o power_n and_o authority_n from_o god_n only_o now_o this_o power_n of_o conscience_n in_o judge_v witness_v bind_v and_o punish_v it_o have_v only_o from_o god_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o it_o and_o have_v seat_v it_o in_o man_n as_o his_o viceroy_n and_o deputy_n to_o rule_v he_o in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o if_o he_o will_v not_o obey_v to_o be_v his_o notary_n to_o keep_v upon_o record_n all_o his_o fault_n his_o witness_n to_o give_v testimony_n against_o he_o and_o his_o executioner_n to_o torment_v he_o when_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n he_o be_v condemn_v neither_o have_v any_o creature_n power_n over_o conscience_n either_o to_o bind_v it_o or_o set_v it_o at_o liberty_n but_o god_n only_o nor_o have_v the_o conscience_n itself_o any_o authority_n to_o execute_v these_o office_n till_o it_o have_v a_o commission_n ingross_v and_o seal_v from_o god_n which_o be_v either_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n in_o our_o first_o creation_n or_o the_o divine_a oracle_n of_o god_n contain_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n and_o if_o without_o these_o conscience_n do_v any_o thing_n against_o we_o either_o by_o unjust_a judge_v or_o false_a accuse_v we_o may_v revoke_v it_o all_o by_o a_o writ_n of_o error_n and_o make_v our_o appeal_n from_o this_o false_a judgement_n in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n to_o our_o supreme_a lord_n to_o be_v judge_v by_o he_o according_a to_o his_o law_n for_o howsoever_o in_o the_o creation_n conscience_n be_v a_o upright_a judge_n and_o true_a witness_n yet_o after_o the_o fall_n the_o understanding_n be_v darken_v with_o ignorance_n and_o the_o judgement_n corrupt_v do_v offer_n unto_o the_o conscience_n false_a rule_n and_o principle_n and_o so_o cause_v it_o to_o give_v wrong_a evidence_n and_o erroneous_a judgement_n justify_v when_o it_o shall_v condemn_v and_o condemn_v when_o it_o shall_v justify_v excuse_v those_o who_o it_o shall_v accuse_v and_o accuse_v they_o who_o the_o law_n of_o god_n excuse_v and_o absolu_v the_o which_o come_v to_o pass_v because_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n be_v through_o the_o fall_n almost_o extinguish_v and_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n write_v according_a to_o which_o conscience_n shall_v judge_v and_o testify_v be_v not_o understand_v and_o know_v or_o because_o it_o be_v blind_v by_o lust_n and_o passion_n or_o be_v corrupt_v have_v the_o mouth_n stop_v with_o the_o bribe_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n or_o final_o be_v become_v sear_v and_o senseless_a with_o customable_a sin_v and_o habitual_a wickedness_n cap._n xiii_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v and_o of_o the_o cause_n efficient_a which_o work_v it_o in_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n conscience_n thus_o
no_o contentment_n in_o their_o great_a abundance_n but_o like_o sweet_a drink_v increase_v thirst_n and_o as_o fuel_n put_v into_o the_o fire_n inflame_v the_o heat_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n or_o if_o they_o give_v some_o seem_a content_n in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n yet_o how_o little_a pleasure_n do_v we_o take_v in_o they_o upon_o our_o sick_a bed_n though_o they_o have_v some_o taste_n unto_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n in_o the_o time_n of_o life_n and_o strength_n yet_o what_o a_o after_o tang_n leave_v they_o at_o part_v and_o how_o little_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n bring_v they_o against_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n and_o the_o dreadful_a apprehension_n of_o approach_a judgement_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o reason_n which_o be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n the_o three_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n see_v without_o it_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o any_o spiritual_a benefit_n neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o it_o be_v the_o end_n which_o god_n have_v propose_v unto_o 4._o ephe._n 1._o 4._o they_o all_o unto_o which_o he_o most_o certain_o attain_v if_o we_o ever_o attain_v unto_o they_o see_v he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n can_v never_o fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o propound_v to_o his_o action_n now_o the_o lord_n have_v choose_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o 22._o luke_n 1._o 74._o col._n 1._o 22._o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n we_o be_v reconcile_v by_o christ_n in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n that_o he_o may_v present_v we_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a in_o god_n sight_n he_o have_v adopt_v we_o for_o his_o child_n that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a as_o he_o be_v holy_a he_o have_v justify_v and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n that_o be_v free_v from_o 18._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o mat._n 5._o 45._o rom._n 6._o 18._o sin_n we_o may_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o without_o this_o holiness_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v redeem_v reconcile_a adopt_a or_o justify_v and_o consequent_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o though_o it_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o happiness_n yet_o it_o be_v the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o in_o which_o if_o we_o walk_v not_o we_o shall_v never_o come_v into_o that_o place_n of_o blessedness_n for_o without_o holiness_n none_o shall_v see_v the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o §._o sect._n 5_o the_o four_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n unto_o these_o reason_n we_o may_v add_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v notable_a inducement_n to_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o piety_n for_o what_o great_a encouragement_n can_v we_o have_v to_o make_v we_o zealous_a and_o cheerful_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n then_o to_o consider_v how_o gracious_a and_o good_a god_n have_v be_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n redemption_n and_o continual_a preservation_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o son_n and_o pardon_v our_o sin_n in_o free_v we_o out_o of_o the_o cruel_a bondage_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o in_o multiply_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o both_o in_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a thing_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o this_o purpose_n i_o beseech_v you_o therefore_o brethren_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o you_o present_v your_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a 1._o rom._n 21._o 1._o to_o god_n which_o be_v your_o reasonable_a service_n and_o as_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n present_a favour_n ought_v to_o make_v we_o forward_o in_o his_o service_n so_o also_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o gracious_a promise_n concern_v better_a and_o more_o excellent_a thing_n in_o time_n to_o come_v even_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o his_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o this_o reason_n also_o the_o apostle_n use_v to_o this_o end_n have_v therefore_o these_o promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_v our_o holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n final_o the_o consideration_n of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n shall_v persuade_v we_o unto_o holiness_n when_o as_o the_o heaven_n be_v on_o fire_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v and_o pass_v away_o with_o a_o noise_n the_o element_n melt_v with_o fervent_a heat_n and_o the_o earth_n with_o all_o the_o work_v thereof_o shall_v be_v burn_v up_o for_o then_o only_o they_o shall_v be_v happy_a who_o have_v be_v holy_a and_o reign_v with_o god_n in_o glory_n who_o have_v faithful_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n peter_n reason_v see_v then_o say_v he_o that_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v what_o manner_n of_o person_n ought_v you_o to_o be_v in_o all_o holy_a conversation_n and_o godliness_n but_o i_o shall_v 11._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 11._o have_v hereafter_o occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o full_o of_o this_o point_n when_o i_o come_v to_o show_v the_o manifold_a reason_n and_o motive_n which_o may_v induce_v and_o persuade_v we_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o therefore_o for_o the_o present_a i_o will_v content_v myself_o thus_o brief_o to_o have_v touch_v they_o refer_v the_o reader_n for_o his_o more_o full_a satisfaction_n to_o the_o follow_a discourse_n cap._n iii_o of_o our_o adhere_n and_o cleave_v unto_o god_n with_o the_o full_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n we_o have_v speak_v of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o speak_v brief_o of_o the_o particular_a precept_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v have_v no_o other_o god_n before_o i_o or_o before_o my_o face_n the_o main_a scope_n and_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o worship_n jehovah_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n in_o trinity_n of_o person_n and_o unity_n of_o essence_n and_o no_o other_o god_n beside_o he_o for_o to_o have_v god_n be_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n all-sufficient_a incomprehensible_a omnipotent_a immutable_a eternal_a just_a merciful_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o adhere_v and_o clean_o unto_o he_o with_o faith_n affiance_n hope_v love_n zeal_n who_o we_o know_v to_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o supreme_a cause_n of_o all_o our_o happiness_n in_o our_o will_n with_o all_o earnest_a desire_n and_o constant_a resolution_n to_o serve_v and_o obey_v he_o in_o all_o his_o commandment_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n who_o we_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v the_o chief_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o so_o infinite_o good_a &_o gracious_a unto_o we_o and_o with_o our_o body_n action_n and_o endeavour_n to_o worship_n and_o serve_v he_o alone_o with_o all_o our_o might_n and_o strength_n so_o that_o the_o true_a save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o obedience_n as_o we_o have_v show_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v embrace_v any_o virtue_n or_o perform_v any_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v in_o the_o first_o place_n labour_n to_o have_v our_o mind_n enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n without_o which_o our_o devotion_n will_v be_v no_o better_o than_o superstition_n and_o all_o our_o endeavour_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n mere_a will-worship_n and_o idolatry_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o idolater_n who_o in_o stead_n of_o worship_v the_o only_a true_a god_n worship_n stock_n stone_n and_o image_n saint_n and_o angel_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v god_n will_v in_o their_o devotion_n do_v their_o own_o will_n and_o therefore_o tire_v themselves_o and_o spend_v all_o their_o strength_n in_o vain_a §._o sect._n 2_o of_o adhere_v to_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o but_o of_o this_o knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o
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
and_o therefore_o can_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n though_o they_o do_v not_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n yet_o they_o justify_v we_o before_o man_n that_o be_v declare_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cause_n yet_o they_o be_v necessary_a and_o inseparable_a effect_n of_o our_o justification_n though_o they_o be_v not_o require_v unto_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n but_o faith_n only_o unite_n we_o unto_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n yet_o unto_o the_o party_n justify_v for_o as_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a so_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a 7._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 7._o do_v righteousness_n the_o cause_n and_o effect_v always_o concur_v and_o go_v together_o final_o though_o they_o be_v not_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v god_n free_a gift_n a_o inheritance_n and_o not_o a_o purchase_n make_v by_o ourselves_o yet_o they_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o it_o and_o though_o they_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o reign_v yet_o they_o be_v the_o way_n to_o the_o kingdom_n final_o they_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n call_v they_o the_o proof_n of_o our_o love_n whereby_o we_o may_v try_v whether_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a or_o hypocritical_a 15._o joh._n 14._o 15._o for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n we_o will_v keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o also_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o our_o religion_n which_o be_v not_o so_o well_o know_v from_o that_o 27._o jam._n 1._o 27._o which_o be_v false_a by_o a_o outward_a profession_n as_o by_o the_o holy_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o the_o work_n of_o piety_n justice_n mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n last_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v rich_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n reward_v these_o work_n with_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o his_o kingdom_n for_o though_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o title_n stand_v upon_o god_n free_a gift_n yet_o we_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o possession_n of_o it_o by_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n as_o be_v infallible_a sign_n that_o we_o be_v the_o true_a and_o lawful_a heir_n unto_o who_o this_o heavenly_a patrimony_n do_v belong_v by_o right_a of_o covenant_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n come_v you_o 35._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 35._o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n for_o i_o be_v hungry_a and_o you_o give_v i_o meat_n i_o be_v thirsty_a and_o you_o give_v i_o drink_v etc._n etc._n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n christ_n will_v render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n to_o they_o who_o by_o patient_a continuance_n 8._o rom._n 2._o 7_o 8._o in_o well-doing_n seek_v for_o glory_n honour_n and_o immortality_n eternal_a life_n but_o to_o they_o that_o be_v contentious_a and_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n but_o obey_v unrighteousness_n indignation_n and_o wrath_n etc._n etc._n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a happiness_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o opinion_n of_o our_o inward_a piety_n and_o sincerity_n nor_o with_o a_o outward_a profession_n of_o religion_n but_o we_o must_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o both_o in_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o not_o every_o one_o that_o say_v lord_n 3._o mat._n 7._o 21_o 22._o luk._n 11._o 28._o joh._n 13._o 17._o apoc._n 1._o 3._o lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o god_n kingdom_n but_o they_o that_o do_v his_o will_n and_o they_o only_o be_v pronounce_v happy_a who_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o keep_v it_o as_o for_o those_o who_o please_v themselves_o with_o the_o profession_n of_o piety_n &_o neglect_v the_o practice_n in_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n and_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n they_o be_v present_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o like_o hypocrite_n &_o dead_a branch_n with_o god_n judgement_n according_a to_o that_o of_o john_n the_o baptist_n now_o be_v the_o axe_n lay_v to_o the_o root_n of_o the_o tree_n 2._o mat._n 3._o 10._o joh._n 15._o 2._o therefore_o every_o tree_n which_o bring_v not_o forth_o good_a fruit_n be_v hew_v down_o &_o cast_v into_o the_o fire_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o god_n presence_n and_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o everlasting_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o 41._o mat._n 7._o 23._o &_o 25._o 41._o angel_n not_o only_o as_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n but_o also_o as_o neglecter_n of_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n to_o the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cap._n four_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o only_a universal_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v &_o word_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o have_v we_o show_v that_o our_o obedience_n ought_v to_o be_v universal_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o the_o person_n that_o perform_v it_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o be_v to_o show_v that_o there_o be_v also_o a_o universality_n require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n whereby_o we_o understand_v the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o perform_v some_o or_o many_o duty_n and_o neglect_v the_o rest_n but_o we_o must_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a to_o all_o god_n commandment_n which_o be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o though_o we_o can_v actual_o do_v all_o that_o god_n require_v for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o but_o of_o 2._o jam._n 3._o 2._o a_o habitual_a obedience_n and_o disposition_n of_o our_o heart_n whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v god_n will_v in_o as_o great_a perfection_n as_o we_o can_v bewail_v our_o want_n 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good_a duty_n be_v much_o more_o excellent_a when_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a motive_n that_o set_v we_o on_o work_n and_o not_o our_o own_o will_n see_v they_o proceed_v from_o a_o much_o more_o excellent_a cause_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o all_o true_a service_n be_v do_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_n we_o must_v therefore_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n propound_v this_o unto_o ourselves_o as_o our_o principal_a and_o main_a scope_n that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o 38._o joh._n 5._o 30._o and_o 6._o 38._o not_o our_o own_o may_v be_v do_v in_o they_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o do_v not_o his_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o regeneration_n not_o as_o the_o act_n of_o our_o own_o will_n but_o of_o go_n for_o we_o be_v bear_v again_o not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o 13._o joh._n 1._o 13._o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v sanctify_v because_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n even_o our_o sanctification_n that_o we_o may_v live_v no_o long_o the_o rest_n of_o 2._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 3._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 2._o our_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n we_o must_v pray_v and_o in_o all_o thing_n give_v thanks_o because_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n yea_o 18._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o must_v do_v it_o not_o as_o our_o own_o will_n but_o as_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o which_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o high_a and_o excellent_a duty_n of_o god_n immediate_a service_n but_o even_o in_o the_o base_a and_o most_o servile_a action_n even_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o mean_a servant_n who_o must_v in_o perform_v service_n to_o their_o master_n propound_v unto_o themselves_o as_o their_o main_n scope_n not_o their_o own_o 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of_o our_o strength_n cry_v with_o moses_n unto_o he_o for_o help_v and_o deliverance_n when_o we_o be_v pursue_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n 15._o exod._n 14._o 15._o and_o acknowledge_v with_o asa_n our_o own_o impotency_n to_o resist_v they_o 11._o 2._o chro._n 14._o 11._o let_v we_o make_v it_o our_o ground_n to_o implore_v god_n help_n let_v we_o be_v as_o child_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o the_o more_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o proneness_n to_o fall_v let_v we_o take_v so_o much_o the_o sure_a hold_n of_o he_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o implore_v his_o help_n with_o the_o more_o fervency_n who_o be_v able_a and_o willing_a to_o support_v we_o and_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o do_v all_o our_o work_n for_o we_o as_o the_o prophet_n 12._o esa_n 26._o 12._o speak_v final_o when_o we_o be_v most_o weak_a in_o ourselves_o this_o be_v no_o hindrance_n unto_o we_o but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v 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