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tit._n 2.14_o who_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n 2.14_o tit._n 2.14_o that_o be_v free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n to_o which_o we_o be_v subject_a and_o purge_v we_o to_o be_v a_o peculiar_a people_n unto_o himself_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n six_o our_o sanctification_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n itself_o what_o be_v it_o else_o but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n begin_v increase_v and_o finish_v by_o his_o gracious_a spirit_n god_n that_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n what_o be_v the_o grace_n in_o we_o but_o god_n free_a and_o undeserued_a gift_n what_o be_v our_o best_a work_n but_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o
spirit_n work_v in_o we_o for_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o the_o unbelieve_a heathen_a or_o most_o profane_a worldling_n 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o will_n that_o which_o be_v good_a no_o more_o than_o those_o who_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o condemnation_n as_o appear_v 2._o cor._n 3.5_o phil._n 2.13_o but_o it_o be_v our_o saviour_n christ_n 3.25.26_o 2._o cor._n 3.5_o phil._n 2.13_o eph._n 3.25.26_o who_o so_o love_v his_o church_n that_o he_o give_v himself_o for_o it_o that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 5.25.26_o so_o that_o when_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o high_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n that_o we_o can_v possible_o attain_v unto_o we_o must_v in_o all_o humility_n confess_v with_o paul_n 15.10_o 1._o cor._n 15.10_o that_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o be_v that_o we_o be_v as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 15.10_o neither_o must_v we_o attribute_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n unto_o our_o sanctification_n and_o good_a work_n but_o ascribe_v all_o to_o the_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o new_a obedience_n who_o be_v altogether_o pollute_v yea_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o our_o sanctification_n and_o worthiness_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n love_n and_o mercy_n towards_o we_o but_o his_o love_n and_o free_a goodwill_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o make_v we_o who_o be_v unworthy_a in_o ourselves_o worthy_a in_o christ_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o measure_v god_n love_n by_o our_o worthiness_n and_o abundance_n of_o grace_n as_o be_v a_o cause_n thereof_o nor_o despair_v of_o his_o favour_n and_o mercy_n when_o we_o see_v our_o unworthines_n and_o weakness_n in_o sanctify_a grace_n for_o these_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o his_o love_n but_o effect_n and_o consequent_o when_o we_o want_v they_o altogether_o though_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o hope_n while_o we_o remain_v in_o this_o state_n yet_o we_o be_v not_o utter_o to_o despair_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v see_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o good_a time_n may_v begin_v his_o good_a work_n in_o we_o and_o when_o it_o be_v begin_v and_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o least_o measure_n of_o sanctification_n even_o a_o desire_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n to_o live_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o it_o be_v god_n work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v will_v finish_v and_o accomplish_v 1.6_o phil._n 1.6_o according_a to_o that_o phil._n 1.6_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v we_o possess_v our_o soul_n with_o patience_n and_o with_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a mind_n labour_n after_o the_o increase_n of_o grace_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n submit_v ourselves_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n which_o we_o do_v desire_n to_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n who_o will_v dispose_v of_o all_o so_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o good_a and_o in_o any_o case_n let_v we_o beware_v that_o we_o do_v not_o so_o impatient_o and_o violent_o desire_v increase_v of_o more_o grace_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o forget_v to_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o that_o we_o have_v turn_v our_o song_n of_o praise_n for_o god_n great_a benefit_n into_o murmur_v and_o repine_v let_v we_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o rich_a miser_n who_o have_v their_o mind_n so_o intent_n upon_o the_o get_n of_o that_o riches_n they_o have_v not_o as_o that_o they_o forget_v to_o enjoy_v and_o take_v comfort_n of_o that_o they_o have_v let_v we_o not_o resemble_v those_o unthankful_a man_n who_o when_o they_o have_v receive_v many_o benefit_n do_v still_o desire_v more_o and_o when_o their_o desire_n be_v not_o present_o satisfy_v ungrateful_o murmur_v against_o their_o benefactor_n as_o though_o they_o have_v receive_v nothing_o but_o let_v we_o make_v use_n of_o those_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v to_o god_n glory_n &_o our_o comfort_n let_v we_o desire_v more_o that_o we_o may_v more_o glorify_v he_o with_o his_o own_o gift_n and_o though_o our_o desire_n be_v not_o present_o satisfy_v let_v we_o not_o fall_v into_o impatiency_n but_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o goodwill_n and_o pleasure_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a for_o that_o portion_n of_o grace_n which_o it_o have_v please_v he_o of_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n to_o bestow_v upon_o us._n §_o sect._n 6_o last_o 2.11_o our_o own_o worthiness_n no_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n rom._n 6.23_o eph_n 2.8_o tit._n 2.11_o our_o salvation_n itself_o depend_v not_o upon_o our_o own_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o undeserued_a love_n for_o salvation_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o not_o the_o wage_n of_o our_o own_o worthiness_n as_o death_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n as_o appear_v rom._n 6.23_o and_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n through_o faith_n and_o that_o not_o of_o ourselves_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 2.8_o and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o tit._n 2.11_o that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n bring_v salvation_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v live_v sober_o and_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n so_o that_o our_o forsake_v sin_n and_o embrace_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o which_o all_o these_o effect_n be_v also_o wrought_v in_o us._n but_o most_o plain_o be_v that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 2._o tim._n 1.9_o where_o he_o exclude_v our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n 1.9_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v ascribe_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o god_n grace_n and_o goodwill_n who_o have_v save_v we_o say_v he_o not_o according_a to_o our_o work_n but_o according_a to_o his_o own_o purpose_n and_o grace_n so_o tit._n 3.5_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v 3.5_o tit._n 3.5_o but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n see_v therefore_o god_n love_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o own_o worthiness_n see_v he_o elect_v redeem_v call_v justifi_v sanctifi_v and_o final_o save_v we_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o free_a goodwill_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o good_a work_n let_v we_o not_o restrain_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n to_o our_o desert_n nor_o measure_v his_o unmeasurable_a goodwill_n by_o the_o short_a ell_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n but_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v free_o love_v we_o so_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v his_o free_a and_o undeserued_a love_n and_o rely_v whole_o thereupon_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n see_v our_o worthiness_n be_v no_o cause_n of_o his_o love_n but_o it_o be_v his_o love_n which_o make_v we_o and_o will_v sure_o make_v we_o worthy_a to_o be_v belove_v if_o we_o rest_v whole_o upon_o he_o in_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o so_o much_o as_o we_o despair_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n so_o much_o will_v we_o ascribe_v to_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o look_v how_o much_o we_o attribute_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n so_o much_o we_o detract_v from_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o humble_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o become_v nothing_o in_o our_o own_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v whole_o rely_v upon_o god_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o for_o well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o thirst_v if_o we_o leave_v the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n and_o dig_v unto_o ourselves_o break_v cistern_n which_o will_v hold_v no_o water_n 2.13_o jere._n 2.13_o well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o the_o gulf_n of_o despair_n if_o we_o forsake_v the_o firm_a pillar_n of_o our_o salvation_n god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n rely_v and_o rest_v upon_o the_o break_a staff_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o be_v damn_v if_o we_o envy_v the_o lord_n the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o our_o salvation_n desire_v rather_o to_o ascribe_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o §_o sect._n 7_o but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o god_n be_v just_a and_o
heretofore_o it_o be_v a_o curse_n for_o sin_n but_o now_o turn_v into_o a_o exceed_a blessing_n as_o derive_v unto_o we_o many_o benefit_n for_o first_o it_o free_v we_o from_o all_o our_o affliction_n with_o which_o in_o this_o life_n we_o be_v so_o much_o molest_v it_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o irksome_a company_n of_o profane_a wicked_a man_n who_o grieve_v the_o very_a soul_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o make_v they_o to_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n woe_n be_v i_o that_o i_o remain_v in_o meshech_n and_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o kedar_n 120.5_o psal_n 120.5_o it_o whole_o free_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o purge_v away_o those_o corruption_n which_o in_o this_o life_n cleave_v so_o fast_o unto_o we_o so_o that_o though_o heretofore_o there_o be_v great_a amity_n between_o sin_n and_o death_n for_o sin_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n which_o enlarge_a death_n dominion_n and_o make_v all_o the_o world_n to_o become_v his_o tributary_n yet_o now_o they_o be_v at_o odds_n and_o death_n now_o be_v the_o mean_n to_o free_v we_o out_o of_o sin_n thraldom_n and_o utter_o to_o destroy_v it_o and_o thus_o have_v the_o viper_n sin_n breed_v a_o young_a one_o which_o eat_v out_o it_o own_o belly_n for_o sin_n bring_v forth_o death_n and_o death_n destroy_v sin_n have_v it_o not_o be_v for_o sin_n death_n have_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o be_v it_o not_o for_o death_n sin_n will_v never_o go_v out_o of_o the_o world_n moreover_o by_o death_n we_o obtain_v a_o full_a and_o perfect_a victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n for_o whereas_o in_o this_o life_n we_o be_v in_o a_o continual_a fight_n and_o sometime_o ameleck_n sometime_o israel_n have_v the_o upper_a hand_n death_n put_v a_o end_n to_o this_o battle_n and_o give_v we_o full_a victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o afterward_o not_o only_o not_o prevail_v but_o not_o so_o much_o as_o assault_v or_o trouble_v we_o and_o thus_o do_v every_o christian_n with_o david_n cut_v off_o goliahs_n head_n with_o his_o own_o sword_n for_o death_n be_v the_o weapon_n which_o satan_n use_v to_o destroy_v we_o and_o with_o this_o weapon_n we_o give_v satan_n a_o final_a overthrow_n last_o death_n which_o heretofore_o be_v the_o high_a way_n to_o hell_n and_o destruction_n be_v now_o become_v the_o ready_a entrance_n into_o god_n kingdom_n and_o like_o a_o foul_a gate_n whereby_o we_o enter_v into_o a_o fair_a palace_n heretofore_o it_o be_v a_o fiery_a serpent_n which_o by_o sting_v kill_v &_o destroy_v we_o but_o now_o our_o saviour_n have_v pull_v out_o the_o sting_n it_o be_v become_v so_o harmless_a that_o we_o may_v safe_o put_v it_o into_o our_o bosom_n without_o receive_v any_o hurt_n and_o in_o this_o respect_n it_o may_v not_o unfit_o be_v compare_v to_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n which_o look_v like_o other_o serpent_n but_o in_o steed_n of_o wound_v it_o present_o cure_v in_o steed_n of_o kill_v it_o preserve_v life_n so_o though_o death_n retain_v his_o former_a shape_n so_o that_o we_o be_v afraid_a and_o ready_a to_o flee_v from_o it_o yet_o it_o be_v but_o in_o outward_a appearance_n for_o in_o steed_n of_o a_o ever_o die_a life_n it_o give_v we_o possession_n of_o a_o never_o die_a life_n and_o endless_a happiness_n heretofore_o it_o be_v the_o devil_n sergeant_n to_o arrest_v and_o carry_v we_o without_o bail_n into_o the_o perpetual_a prison_n of_o utter_a darkness_n but_o now_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n gentleman-usher_n to_o conduct_v and_o place_v we_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n heretofore_o it_o be_v like_o the_o devil_n cart_n wherein_o we_o be_v carry_v to_o execution_n now_o it_o be_v like_o elias_n fiery_a chariot_n whereby_o we_o mount_v up_o into_o heaven_n and_o this_o paul_n show_v 2._o cor._n 5.1_o we_o know_v say_v he_o that_o if_o the_o earthly_a house_n of_o this_o tabernacle_n be_v destroy_v 5.1_o 2._o cor._n 5.1_o we_o have_v a_o building_n give_v we_o of_o god_n a_o house_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n but_o eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n why_o therefore_o shall_v we_o fear_v nay_o why_o shall_v we_o not_o desire_v death_n see_v now_o it_o be_v unto_o we_o advantage_n 1.23_o phil._n 1.23_o as_o it_o be_v phil._n 1.23_o why_o shall_v we_o not_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n 21._o vers_fw-la 21._o see_v that_o be_v best_a of_o all_o as_o it_o be_v vers_n 21._o for_o now_o we_o may_v say_v not_o that_o we_o die_v but_o that_o we_o depart_v and_o go_v to_o our_o father_n 8.21_o joh._n 8.21_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v joh._n 8.21_o but_o yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o imagine_v that_o death_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n work_v and_o procure_v for_o we_o these_o great_a benefit_n for_o in_o itself_o this_o temporary_a death_n be_v but_o a_o step_n to_o everlasting_a death_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a prologue_n to_o a_o more_o fearful_a tragedy_n but_o our_o saviour_n christ_n it_o be_v alone_o who_o have_v gather_v wholesome_a honey_n out_o of_o this_o pernicious_a poison_n and_o by_o mingle_v the_o flesh_n of_o this_o venomous_a serpent_n with_o his_o own_o most_o precious_a blood_n he_o have_v make_v thereof_o a_o wholesome_a triacle_n §_o sect._n 9_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o prove_v bondage_n that_o those_o who_o be_v once_o redeem_v can_v again_o be_v bring_v into_o bondage_n notwithstanding_o satan_n temptation_n and_o objection_n that_o christ_n have_v perfect_o redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n now_o in_o the_o last_o place_n satan_n sugge_v that_o though_o christ_n have_v once_o redeem_v we_o yet_o we_o may_v come_v into_o their_o bondage_n again_o and_o then_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o a_o second_o redemption_n but_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o our_o redeemer_n be_v god_n omnipotent_a who_o power_n all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v withstand_v and_o therefore_o nothing_o be_v able_a to_o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n 10.28_o joh._n 10.28_o as_o himself_o speak_v joh._n 10.28_o neither_o be_v we_o to_o think_v that_o he_o will_v easy_o &_o willing_o lose_v they_o which_o he_o so_o entire_o love_v that_o he_o spare_v not_o his_o precious_a blood_n but_o free_o give_v it_o as_o a_o price_n of_o their_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o as_o he_o be_v able_a 7.25_o heb._n 7.25_o perfect_o to_o save_v all_o those_o who_o come_v unto_o god_n by_o he_o because_o he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o they_o as_o it_o be_v heb._n 7.25_o so_o we_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o his_o will_n see_v he_o have_v redeem_v we_o with_o so_o dâ—â—re_v a_o price_n for_o if_o he_o will_v not_o lose_v we_o when_o we_o be_v his_o enemy_n much_o less_o will_v he_o suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v when_o we_o be_v become_v his_o subject_n yea_o his_o spouse_n nay_o member_n of_o his_o own_o body_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o if_o our_o saviour_n our_o spouse_n and_o head_n have_v once_o redeem_v we_o than_o he_o have_v also_o obtain_v eternal_a redemption_n for_o we_o 9.12_o heb._n 9.12_o as_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v heb._n 9.12_o so_o that_o though_o the_o devil_n rage_n like_o a_o roar_a lion_n and_o the_o flesh_n betray_v we_o and_o harbour_v whole_a legion_n of_o unlawful_a lust_n which_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n and_o the_o world_n sometime_o frown_v and_o sometime_o faun_n and_o all_o of_o they_o by_o all_o mean_n labour_v to_o destroy_v we_o yet_o our_o omnipotent_a redeemer_n our_o love_a and_o careful_a spouse_n and_o head_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v lose_v who_o he_o have_v so_o dear_o buy_v but_o will_v give_v we_o the_o possession_n and_o fruition_n of_o that_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o those_o unspeakable_a joy_n which_o he_o with_o his_o own_o most_o precious_a blood_n have_v purchase_v for_o us._n chap._n xvii_o of_o our_o vocation_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v our_o redemption_n the_o next_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v our_o vocation_n for_o whosoever_o the_o lord_n have_v elect_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n those_o also_o he_o have_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v those_o in_o his_o good_a time_n he_o effectual_o call_v and_o apply_v this_o great_a benefit_n of_o their_o redemption_n unto_o they_o by_o separate_v they_o from_o the_o world_n and_o engraft_v they_o into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n whereby_o they_o become_v he_o and_o he_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n become_v they_o be_v what_o our_o calling_n be_v in_o speak_v hereof_o i_o will_v show_v first_o what_o this_o call_n be_v and_o afterward_o answer_v satan_n
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he_o have_v long_a time_n have_v we_o at_o command_n and_o rule_v we_o at_o his_o beck_n then_o when_o at_o the_o first_o we_o fall_v into_o this_o cruel_a slavery_n §_o sect._n 4_o three_o the_o long_o that_o sin_n have_v dominion_n over_o we_o the_o more_o it_o increase_v in_o strength_n increase_v 3._o by_o continuance_n the_o strength_n of_o sin_n increase_v and_o the_o more_o hardly_o it_o be_v subdue_v for_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v entertain_v to_o make_v way_n and_o room_n for_o more_o and_o those_o worse_a than_o itself_o as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n for_o when_o he_o be_v overcome_v of_o idleness_n it_o make_v way_n for_o adultery_n and_o adultery_n for_o murder_n so_o herod_n entertain_v incest_n and_o that_o open_v a_o door_n in_o his_o heart_n to_o let_v in_o murder_n and_o both_o these_o make_v open_a way_n for_o all_o hellish_a impiety_n so_o judas_n retayninge_v still_o his_o covetousness_n be_v move_v thereby_o to_o betray_v his_o master_n and_o this_o sin_n bring_v he_o first_o to_o desperation_n &_o then_o to_o hang_v himself_o yea_o the_o apostle_n peter_n after_o that_o he_o join_v himself_o in_o company_n with_o the_o wicked_a servant_n of_o the_o more_o wicked_a high_a priest_n at_o first_o be_v move_v hereby_o to_o deny_v his_o master_n 26._o matth._n 26._o and_o when_o he_o have_v go_v thus_o far_o than_o he_o deni_v he_o again_o with_o a_o oath_n and_o when_o he_o have_v thus_o far_o proceed_v in_o the_o course_n of_o sin_n he_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o redouble_v his_o oath_n curse_v himself_o if_o he_o know_v the_o man_n so_o that_o the_o long_o we_o let_v sin_n have_v dominion_n in_o we_o the_o more_o it_o will_v increase_v itself_o in_o strength_n and_o number_n till_o our_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n as_o therefore_o those_o citizen_n be_v to_o be_v account_v most_o foolish_a who_o when_o they_o see_v a_o hundred_o enemy_n enter_v into_o the_o city_n shall_v defer_v the_o beat_n of_o they_o out_o or_o kill_v of_o they_o till_o they_o have_v open_v the_o gate_n to_o let_v in_o ten_o thousand_o more_o better_o arm_v and_o more_o strong_o provide_v think_v then_o to_o have_v better_a opportunity_n and_o more_o ability_n to_o give_v they_o the_o repulse_n so_o alike_o foolish_a be_v those_o who_o find_v it_o hard_a and_o defficult_a to_o subdue_v some_o few_o sin_n to_o which_o they_o be_v now_o give_v do_v defer_v it_o till_o the_o time_n to_o come_v when_o as_o they_o be_v increase_v in_o huge_a multitud_n imagine_v then_o to_o do_v it_o with_o more_o ease_n sin_n it_o be_v the_o poison_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o therefore_o poison_n be_v drink_v be_v present_o to_o be_v cast_v up_o again_o otherwise_o they_o disperse_v themselves_o in_o the_o vein_n and_o so_o go_v to_o the_o hart_n cause_n death_n so_o this_o poison_n of_o sin_n if_o it_o be_v long_o keep_v in_o we_o it_o will_v disperse_v itself_o over_o the_o whole_a body_n and_o soul_n and_o seize_v upon_o the_o heart_n will_v plung_v we_o into_o everlasting_a death_n and_o destruction_n sin_n it_o be_v a_o heavy_a burden_n and_o upon_o whosoever_o it_o lie_v it_o will_v press_v they_o down_o unto_o hell_n as_o therefore_o the_o way_n to_o ease_v a_o man_n of_o his_o burden_n be_v not_o to_o add_v more_o unto_o it_o but_o to_o cast_v it_o of_o so_o the_o way_n to_o ease_v we_o of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o to_o increase_v the_o weight_n by_o add_v still_o more_o and_o more_o unto_o it_o but_o by_o cast_v it_o of_o speedy_o for_o when_o by_o this_o continual_a addition_n our_o sin_n be_v grow_v to_o a_o unsupportable_a weight_n they_o will_v soon_o press_v we_o down_o then_o we_o shall_v cast_v they_o of_o four_o the_o long_o we_o live_v in_o sin_n the_o more_o unpleasant_a will_v virtue_n and_o godliness_n be_v unto_o we_o and_o the_o more_o we_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o fulfil_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o more_o bitter_a it_o will_v be_v to_o mortify_v they_o and_o to_o embrace_v any_o strict_a course_n of_o sanctification_n see_v these_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o he_o that_o have_v long_o continue_v in_o darkness_n can_v endure_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n he_o that_o never_o taste_v any_o thing_n but_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a meat_n can_v abide_v to_o feed_v upon_o those_o which_o be_v sour_a and_o bitter_a he_o that_o be_v bear_v and_o breed_v in_o hot_a country_n be_v not_o able_a to_o brook_v those_o which_o be_v cold_a and_o so_o those_o who_o have_v accustom_v themselves_o to_o sin_n will_v hardly_o be_v ever_o bring_v to_o embrace_v virtue_n and_o godliness_n these_o be_v as_o contrary_a one_o to_o another_o as_o light_v and_o darkness_n sweet_a and_o sour_a hot_a and_o cold_a especial_o consider_v that_o sin_n be_v as_o delightful_a to_o the_o taste_n of_o a_o natural_a man_n as_o drink_v when_o he_o be_v extreme_o thirsty_a or_o meat_n when_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o pine_v for_o hunger_n §_o sect._n 5_o five_o disable_v 5._o because_o the_o long_o we_o delay_v the_o more_o we_o be_v disable_v the_o long_o we_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n and_o defer_v our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n the_o more_o be_v our_o understanding_n darken_v our_o will_n pervert_v our_o affection_n more_o corrupt_v our_o heart_n harden_v and_o our_o conscience_n sear_v &_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v more_o and_o more_o disable_v for_o as_o the_o long_o that_o sickness_n have_v continue_v the_o more_o it_o weaken_v the_o body_n &_o make_v it_o unfit_a for_o any_o work_n or_o action_n so_o the_o long_a sin_n which_o be_v the_o sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v seize_v on_o we_o the_o more_o unable_a we_o be_v to_o shake_v it_o off_o and_o the_o weak_a it_o make_v we_o to_o perform_v any_o good_a action_n when_o man_n at_o first_o fall_n into_o unusual_a sin_n their_o conscience_n check_v they_o and_o they_o fear_v lest_o the_o lord_n will_v pour_v upon_o they_o his_o heavy_a judgement_n but_o when_o they_o have_v commit_v the_o same_o sin_n again_o and_o again_o and_o yet_o be_v not_o punish_v then_o like_o thief_n who_o have_v escape_v after_o one_o robbery_n commit_v be_v ready_a to_o commit_v another_o so_o they_o have_v not_o taste_v of_o god_n judgement_n threaten_v think_v that_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v inflict_v on_o they_o and_o therefore_o be_v ready_a to_o sin_n again_o until_o by_o long_a custom_n in_o sin_v their_o heart_n be_v harden_v and_o their_o conscience_n sear_v as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o hot_a iron_n so_o as_o noâ—e_v without_o any_o check_n or_o remorse_n yea_o with_o all_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n they_o can_v commit_v those_o sin_n which_o in_o former_a time_n they_o will_v have_v tremble_v to_o have_v entertain_v into_o their_o secret_n thought_n §_o sect._n 6_o six_o delay_n 6._o because_o the_o mean_n grow_v unessectuall_a by_o delay_n the_o long_o we_o defer_v our_o repentance_n the_o more_o uneffectual_a will_v the_o mean_n be_v of_o our_o conversion_n for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n will_v either_o soften_v our_o heart_n like_o wax_n or_o harden_v they_o like_o clay_n either_o it_o will_v be_v the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o the_o savour_n of_o death_n to_o our_o deep_a condemnation_n as_o be_v 2_o cor._n 2.16_o if_o it_o once_o go_v out_o of_o god_n mouth_n it_o shall_v not_o return_v unto_o he_o void_a but_o it_o shall_v accomplish_v that_o which_o he_o will_v and_o it_o shall_v prosper_v in_o the_o thing_n whereto_o he_o send_v it_o whether_o it_o be_v for_o the_o conversion_n or_o harden_v of_o those_o
the_o father_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o tit._n 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o god_n the_o son_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o mortify_v our_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n raise_v we_o also_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o last_o by_o his_o death_n have_v merit_v for_o we_o god_n spirit_n and_o rise_v again_o have_v send_v he_o unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o therefore_o he_o also_o be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o and_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o in_o he_o 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o sanctifi_v we_o by_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o and_o so_o immediate_o begin_v continue_v 3.5_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o perfect_v this_o work_n in_o we_o and_o therefore_o most_o usual_o in_o the_o scripture_n this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o only_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o point_n i_o have_v the_o long_o insist_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o work_n rest_n upon_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v be_v subject_a to_o many_o discouragement_n and_o lie_v open_a to_o innumerable_a temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o small_a measure_n and_o slow_a progress_n in_o our_o sanctification_n as_o also_o upon_o the_o great_a difficulty_n and_o manifold_a discouragement_n which_o both_o stay_v we_o in_o the_o birth_n and_o hinder_v our_o full_a growth_n in_o true_a godliness_n all_o which_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o power_n prove_v this_o work_n not_o only_o hard_a but_o even_o impossible_a for_o we_o to_o be_v perfect_v and_o accomplish_v but_o rather_o that_o we_o rely_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o lord_n infinite_a power_n and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v notwithstanding_o our_o own_o exceed_a weakness_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o begin_v but_o also_o finish_v and_o perfect_v this_o good_a work_n in_o us._n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n god_n sole_a mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v we_o be_v his_o own_o mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n the_o first_o be_v express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o pet._n 1.3_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v 1.3_o 1._o pet._n 1.3_o that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o etc._n etc._n the_o other_o be_v imply_v by_o paul_n eph._n 2.5_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v quicken_v we_o in_o christ_n 2.5_o ephes_n 2.5_o who_o by_o his_o death_n merit_v not_o only_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o we_o but_o also_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o any_o good_a inclination_n unto_o holiness_n in_o we_o or_o any_o thing_n else_o wherein_o we_o excel_v other_o which_o move_v god_n to_o sanctify_v we_o 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o for_o we_o be_v all_o alike_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n but_o only_o his_o own_o boundless_a mercy_n and_o the_o alsufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o give_v we_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o raise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o arrogate_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n unto_o ourselves_o but_o ascribe_v all_o the_o glory_n to_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o finisher_n of_o it_o §_o sect._n 4_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 1.23_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n joh._n 15.3_o and_o 17.17_o jam._n 1.18_o 1._o pet._n 1.23_o be_v either_o external_a or_o internal_a the_o external_a be_v first_o the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o which_o our_o saviour_n speak_v joh._n 15.3_o now_o be_v you_o clean_o through_o the_o word_n which_o i_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o and_o cap._n 17.17_o sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n chap._n 1.18_o of_o his_o own_o will_n beget_v he_o we_o with_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n affirm_v that_o we_o be_v bear_v anew_o not_o of_o mortal_a seed_n but_o of_o immortal_a by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o be_v a_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o the_o minister_n by_o who_o ministry_n we_o be_v convert_v and_o regenerate_v be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o spiritual_a father_n who_o have_v beget_v we_o unto_o god_n 10._o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o philem_n v._o 10._o as_o appear_v 1._o cor._n 4.15_o and_o philem_n vers_fw-la 10._o in_o both_o which_o place_n paul_n challenge_v this_o title_n unto_o himself_o another_o external_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o sacrament_n especial_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o ananias_n say_v unto_o paul_n act._n 22.16_o arise_v and_o be_v baptize_v &_o wash_v away_o thy_o sin_n 5.26_o act._n 22.16_o eph._n 5.26_o so_o eph._n 5.26_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n the_o which_o place_n as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v principal_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o justification_n whereby_o we_o be_v purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o sanctification_n whereby_o we_o be_v cleanse_v from_o the_o sin_n and_o corruption_n themselves_o the_o internal_a instrument_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n without_o which_o the_o other_o outward_a instrument_n be_v uneffectual_a in_o those_o who_o be_v of_o year_n neither_o must_v we_o think_v that_o the_o bare_a action_n of_o hear_v or_o the_o outward_a wash_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unless_o the_o word_n and_o thing_n signify_v in_o the_o sacrament_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n for_o the_o word_n which_o we_o hear_v profit_v not_o unless_o it_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n in_o those_o that_o hear_v it_o 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o and_o unless_o those_o that_o be_v capable_a of_o faith_n believe_v with_o all_o their_o heart_n 8.37_o act._n 8.37_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o be_v baptize_v act._n 8.37_o and_o therefore_o unto_o the_o other_o we_o must_v join_v this_o instrument_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o true_a sanctification_n for_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o be_v fruitful_a in_o the_o work_n of_o love_n 5.6_o act._n 15.9_o gal._n 5.6_o as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o next_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o this_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n for_o the_o understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n principal_o by_o god_n spirit_n and_o instrumental_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o so_o make_v member_n of_o his_o mystical_a body_n do_v participate_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n burial_n and_o resurrection_n whereby_o not_o only_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o our_o sanctification_n be_v derive_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n our_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o our_o corruption_n crucify_v together_o with_o he_o as_o appear_v rom._n 6.6_o know_v this_o 6.6_o rom._n 6.6_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n second_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o burial_n this_o death_n of_o sin_n be_v as_o it_o be_v further_o continue_v and_o thereby_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v more_o and_o more_o subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o that_o they_o can_v rise_v and_o rebel_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 6.3_o where_o he_o say_v 6.3_o rom._n 6.3_o that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n into_o his_o death_n three_o by_o virtue_n of_o
cause_n of_o our_o mortification_n which_o be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n 6.4.5_o rom._n 6.4.5_o communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n which_o be_v derive_v unto_o we_o do_v not_o only_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o do_v mortify_v and_o kill_v our_o natural_a corruption_n which_o heretofore_o whole_o rule_v and_o oversway_v us._n second_o the_o form_n manner_n and_o progress_n of_o this_o work_n be_v here_o express_v namely_o the_o weaken_n subdue_a and_o kill_v of_o our_o corruption_n by_o little_a and_o little_a so_o that_o this_o work_n be_v not_o perfect_v at_o once_o and_o in_o a_o instant_n but_o by_o degree_n first_o it_o be_v weaken_v and_o the_o power_n thereof_o somewhat_o abate_v so_o as_o though_o it_o bear_v sway_n in_o we_o yet_o it_o do_v not_o whole_o over-rule_v we_o without_o resistance_n as_o it_o be_v use_v to_o do_v in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o ignorance_n then_o be_v further_o enable_v by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n work_v in_o we_o we_o prevail_v against_o it_o so_o that_o though_o it_o often_o rebel_n yet_o do_v we_o subdue_v it_o and_o obtain_v victory_n last_o obtain_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o mortify_v and_o kill_v it_o that_o be_v though_o we_o do_v not_o utter_o deprive_v it_o of_o life_n and_o motion_n yet_o we_o give_v it_o such_o a_o deadly_a wound_n that_o it_o never_o recover_v his_o former_a strength_n but_o still_o pine_v and_o languish_v till_o with_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n it_o also_o die_v and_o be_v whole_o abolish_v now_o while_o it_o be_v in_o this_o consumption_n and_o near_o unto_o death_n have_v a_o long_a time_n before_o be_v weak_a oftentimes_o it_o seem_v to_o recover_v strength_n and_o to_o offer_v some_o violence_n unto_o the_o regenerate_a part_n but_o this_o must_v not_o discourage_v we_o as_o though_o now_o it_o be_v on_o the_o mend_a hand_n and_o like_a to_o be_v restore_v to_o it_o former_a health_n and_o strength_n for_o as_o it_o fare_v with_o those_o that_o lie_v upon_o their_o deathbead_n so_o it_o be_v with_o our_o sick_a flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o after_o that_o nature_n seem_v spend_v and_o the_o power_n thereof_o whole_o decay_v oftentimes_o fall_v into_o some_o grievous_a fit_n wherein_o there_o be_v a_o fight_n between_o life_n and_o death_n their_o strength_n seem_v redouble_v and_o far_o great_a than_o ever_o it_o be_v but_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n it_o be_v no_o sign_n of_o health_n but_o a_o pang_n of_o death_n which_o near_o approach_v and_o thus_o you_o see_v the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o natural_a corruption_n now_o as_o in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n there_o be_v a_o certain_a progress_n therein_o namely_o when_o the_o dead_a carcase_n be_v also_o bury_v so_o also_o there_o be_v not_o only_o a_o death_n of_o sin_n 3.3.5_o rom._n 6.4_o col._n 2.12_o and_o 3.3.5_o but_o also_o a_o burial_n the_o which_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n burial_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o sin_n which_o be_v already_o slay_v and_o dead_a do_v so_o remain_v and_o continue_v so_o that_o this_o burial_n of_o sin_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o further_a progress_n and_o continuance_n of_o our_o mortification_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o we_o be_v bury_v then_o with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n etc._n etc._n so_o col._n 2.12_o §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o our_o mortification_n be_v necessary_a that_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n be_v hard_a and_o necessary_a which_o as_o it_o be_v a_o work_n most_o hard_o so_o also_o most_o necessary_a the_o difficulty_n appear_v by_o the_o name_n which_o be_v borrow_v from_o the_o practice_n of_o surgeon_n who_o before_o they_o cut_v off_o any_o member_n do_v first_o mortify_v it_o that_o after_o they_o may_v take_v it_o away_o with_o less_o sense_n of_o pain_n and_o this_o be_v imply_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n whereas_o he_o injoin_v we_o if_o our_o right_a hand_n or_o eye_n offend_v we_o to_o cut_v it_o off_o and_o pluck_v it_o out_o and_o plain_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n paul_n col._n 3.5_o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n fornication_n uncleanness_n 3.5_o col._n 3.5_o the_o inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o covetousness_n etc._n etc._n where_o call_v these_o sin_n by_o the_o name_n of_o member_n he_o intimate_v thus_o much_o that_o they_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o we_o as_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n and_o also_o that_o it_o be_v as_o unpleasant_a and_o painful_a unto_o we_o to_o forsake_v our_o natural_a corruption_n as_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o hand_n eye_n or_o foot_n but_o though_o this_o work_n be_v most_o hard_o yet_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o the_o best_a thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n even_o the_o wisdom_n thereof_o be_v death_n and_o enmity_n against_o god_n 8._o rom._n 8.6_o 7_o 8._o because_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n neither_o in_o deed_n can_v be_v rom._n 8.6_o 7._o neither_o can_v we_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v unto_o god_n so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n as_o it_o be_v verse_n 8._o last_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v even_o the_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n but_o if_o we_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n by_o the_o spirit_n we_o shall_v live_v even_o the_o life_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n upon_o earth_n and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n and_o therefore_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v in_o amity_n with_o god_n who_o love_a kindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n 63.4_o psalm_n 63.4_o or_o to_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v in_o his_o sight_n or_o to_o escape_v death_n and_o damnation_n or_o to_o enjoy_v life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n then_o be_v it_o also_o necessary_a to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o how_o hard_a and_o unpleasant_a soever_o this_o work_n seem_v unto_o us._n so_o that_o the_o difficulty_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o but_o rather_o double_v our_o diligence_n and_o because_o it_o be_v a_o pain_n intolerable_a to_o part_v with_o our_o sin_n so_o long_o as_o they_o remain_v like_o lively_a member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o our_o flesh_n therefore_o as_o chirurgeon_n to_o make_v the_o pain_n tolerable_a to_o the_o patient_a do_v first_o use_v mean_n to_o mortify_v themember_v which_o they_o purpose_v to_o cut_v off_o so_o let_v we_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o weaken_v the_o strength_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o mortify_v our_o carnal_a affection_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v suffer_v they_o to_o be_v quite_o cut_v off_o and_o take_v from_o we_o without_o any_o extraordinary_a passion_n or_o sense_n of_o pain_n §_o sect._n 4_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v our_o mortification_n thereof_o of_o vivification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n do_v raise_v we_o up_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o cause_n of_o our_o vivification_n be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n the_o which_o virtue_n flow_v from_o his_o deity_n be_v first_o powerful_a in_o his_o own_o flesh_n raise_v it_o out_o of_o grave_n and_o give_v it_o victory_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_v derive_v from_o our_o head_n and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n it_o do_v also_o revive_v we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n this_o appear_v rom._n 6.4_o where_o he_o say_v that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n 3.10.11_o phili_n 3.10.11_o so_o philip._n 3.10_o 11._o where_o paul_n desire_v not_o only_o to_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n for_o his_o justification_n but_o also_o to_o know_v and_o
first_o of_o that_o which_o be_v insensible_a 483_o chap._n thirty-nine_o of_o that_o hardness_n of_o hart_n which_o be_v join_v with_o sense_n and_o feel_n thereof_o 487_o consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o imperfection_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n 491_o chap._n xl._n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o want_n in_o prayer_n 495_o chap._n xli_o of_o the_o infallible_a sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n 504_o that_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n depend_v not_o on_o the_o dignity_n of_o repentance_n 511_o chap._n xlii_o how_o we_o may_v prove_v against_o satan_n temptation_n that_o we_o have_v true_a faith_n 513_o of_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o faith_n 515_o chap._n xliii_o satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o want_n of_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o faith_n answer_v 525_o chap._n xliiii_o how_o the_o weak_a christian_n be_v to_o comfort_v himself_o when_o he_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o sense_n of_o faith_n and_o other_o grace_n and_o sensible_o feel_v the_o contrary_a corruption_n 529_o chap._n xlv_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o faith_n may_v be_v strengthen_v and_o increase_v 537_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o doubt_v and_o desperation_n 541_o chap._n xlvi_o satan_n temptation_n concern_v smallness_n and_o weakness_n of_o faith_n answer_v 549_o that_o a_o weak_a and_o small_a faith_n may_v be_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n 550_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v prevail_v against_o the_o small_a measure_n of_o faith_n 551_o chap._n xlvii_o satan_n temptation_n concern_v the_o certainty_n and_o constancy_n of_o faith_n answer_v 554_o satan_n temptation_n ground_v on_o the_o strong_a faith_n of_o other_o of_o god_n child_n answer_v 555_o that_o god_n both_o can_v and_o will_v uphold_v the_o weak_a believer_n 559_o chap._n xlviii_o of_o our_o justification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n &_o part_n thereof_o 563_o chap._n xlix_o that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o our_o work_n and_o merit_n prove_v first_o by_o the_o scripture_n 570_o second_o by_o diverse_a argument_n 576_o chap._n l._n that_o faith_n alone_o iustifietth_v &_o how_o this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v 577_o that_o faith_n alone_o justifi_v prove_v both_o by_o testimony_n and_o reason_n 579_o that_o not_o our_o own_o but_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v the_o matter_n of_o our_o justification_n 581_o chap._n li._n satan_n temptation_n move_v the_o weak_a christian_a to_o doubt_v of_o his_o justification_n answer_v 586_o the_o content_n of_o the_o three_o book_n chap._n i._n of_o sanctification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o 592_o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o effect_n subject_n object_n and_o time_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 598_o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n and_o how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o us._n 602_o chap._n four_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o entice_v we_o to_o commit_v sin_n answer_v 608_o many_o reason_n serve_v as_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o the_o contagion_n of_o sin_n 610_o chap_n v._o of_o the_o two_o sort_n of_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o sin_n 616_o chap._n vi_o of_o some_o special_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o commit_v sin_n 621_o chap._n vii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o discourage_v the_o christian_a in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n answer_v 624_o that_o in_o the_o most_o sanctify_a remain_v some_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o 624_o that_o our_o want_n and_o corruption_n shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o but_o redouble_v our_o care_n and_o diligence_n 627_o consolation_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o be_v discourage_v when_o we_o see_v and_o feel_v our_o want_n and_o corruption_n 628_o the_o cause_n wherefore_o god_n do_v not_o perfect_o sanctify_v we_o in_o this_o life_n 631_o chap._n viii_o satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o our_o slow_a go_v forward_o in_o sanctification_n answer_v 636_o chap._n ix_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o general_a answer_v 640_o what_o it_o be_v to_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n and_o after_o the_o spirit_n 642_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o regenerate_a and_o the_o unregenerate_a 643_o chap._n x._o that_o sin_n commit_v after_o repentance_n be_v pardonable_a 645_o that_o all_o sin_n of_o knowledge_n be_v not_o presumptuous_a 647_o that_o sin_n commit_v against_o knowledge_n be_v pardonable_a 648_o of_o sin_n often_o commit_v 651_o chap._n xi_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v the_o christian_n that_o he_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answer_v 653_o what_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v and_o how_o it_o may_v be_v distinguish_v from_o other_o sin_n 654_o chap._n xii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o impugn_v the_o certainty_n of_o our_o perseverance_n answer_v 656_o diverse_a argument_n to_o 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promise_v to_o all_o those_o who_o fight_v valiant_o in_o this_o combat_n unto_o the_o end_n chap._n v._o of_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n satan_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v the_o malicious_a will_n of_o our_o enemy_n let_v we_o now_o consider_v of_o his_o power_n for_o though_o he_o be_v most_o malicious_a yet_o if_o he_o want_v power_n to_o execute_v his_o malice_n we_o may_v well_o contemn_v he_o and_o rest_v secure_a make_v no_o great_a preparation_n to_o resist_v his_o weak_a assault_n but_o with_o our_o enemy_n it_o be_v far_o otherwise_o for_o as_o his_o will_n be_v most_o malicious_o bend_v to_o hurt_v so_o be_v he_o strong_a and_o mighty_a to_o effect_v his_o will_n and_o this_o his_o power_n and_o ability_n to_o execute_v his_o will_n consist_v partly_o in_o his_o strength_n and_o partly_o in_o his_o skill_n and_o warlike_a policy_n whereby_o he_o employ_v all_o his_o strength_n to_o his_o best_a advantage_n his_o strength_n may_v be_v 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bestow_v upon_o thou_o as_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n for_o thou_o be_v not_o now_o a_o slave_n but_o a_o son_n and_o therefore_o may_v more_o free_o follow_v thy_o own_o desire_n and_o use_v thy_o liberty_n cast_v away_o all_o servile_a fear_n which_o make_v thou_o take_v such_o pain_n in_o use_v all_o mean_n whereby_o thou_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o salvation_n for_o thou_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o principal_a namely_o of_o god_n love_n and_o therefore_o thou_o need_v not_o to_o doubt_v of_o the_o rest_n nor_o to_o debar_v thyself_o of_o thy_o pleasure_n spend_v thy_o time_n in_o fear_n and_o care_n to_o the_o end_n thou_o may_v get_v the_o assurance_n of_o that_o which_o thou_o need_v not_o to_o call_v into_o question_n temptation_n the_o answer_n to_o the_o former_a temptation_n and_o thus_o do_v the_o devil_n fill_v man_n with_o presumption_n and_o lull_v they_o asleep_a in_o carnal_a security_n to_o their_o utter_a destruction_n and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o he_o that_o we_o be_v not_o circumvent_v and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n love_n go_v not_o alone_o neither_o be_v it_o idle_a in_o those_o who_o he_o love_v but_o as_o the_o first_o link_n of_o a_o chain_n draw_v all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o chain_n with_o it_o so_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o first_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v accompany_v with_o all_o the_o other_o cause_n which_o be_v subordinate_a thereunto_o for_o who_o god_n love_v they_o he_o elect_v who_o he_o elect_v those_o in_o his_o good_a time_n he_o call_v who_o he_o effectual_o call_v they_o he_o justifi_v and_o who_o he_o justifi_v those_o he_o sanctifi_v if_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o sanctify_v we_o be_v not_o justify_v if_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v we_o be_v not_o call_v if_o we_o be_v not_o call_v we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v nor_o yet_o of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n and_o consequent_o whosoever_o live_v in_o their_o blind_a ignorance_n in_o their_o infidelity_n and_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o filthy_a puddle_n of_o their_o sin_n without_o any_o true_a sorrow_n for_o those_o which_o be_v past_a or_o any_o good_a purpose_n of_o heart_n to_o forsake_v they_o in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v they_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n but_o be_v rather_o just_o to_o fear_v lest_o they_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v eternal_o reject_v if_o they_o continue_v in_o this_o their_o miserable_a and_o desperate_a estate_n §_o sect._n 2_o neither_o let_v satan_n bewitch_v they_o with_o that_o vain_a opinion_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o they_o love_n temporal_a benefit_n no_o infallible_a sign_n of_o god_n love_n because_o of_o those_o general_a benefit_n which_o like_o the_o rain_n and_o sunshine_n be_v bestow_v both_o upon_o the_o good_a and_o bad_a for_o what_o in_o this_o respect_n can_v they_o promise_v more_o to_o themselves_o than_o esau_n and_o saul_n be_v not_o they_o create_v man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o likeness_n be_v they_o not_o preseur_v and_o nourish_v by_o god_n and_o that_o more_o liberal_o than_o many_o god_n own_o child_n for_o esau_n have_v so_o much_o the_o he_o profess_v to_o his_o brother_n jacob_n that_o he_o have_v enough_o and_o be_v attend_v upon_o by_o four_o hundred_o man_n and_o be_v not_o saul_n a_o mighty_a king_n who_o have_v all_o at_o command_n be_v not_o all_o these_o in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o outward_o enjoy_v the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o and_o yet_o god_n himself_o say_v that_o he_o hate_v esau_n and_o have_v reject_v saul_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o never_o brag_v of_o our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n because_o of_o these_o outward_a and_o common_a benefit_n which_o he_o indifferent_o bestow_v both_o upon_o the_o elect_a and_o reprobate_a but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v assure_v indeed_o of_o god_n love_n let_v we_o look_v into_o ourselves_o and_o consider_v if_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n faith_n hope_n patience_n love_n of_o he_o and_o our_o brethren_n true_a repentance_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n and_o the_o rest_n and_o then_o by_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v sanctify_v and_o consequent_o justify_v call_v elect_v and_o eternal_o love_v of_o god_n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o do_v satan_n false_o persuade_v the_o carnal_a man_n that_o he_o be_v high_o in_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n god_n how_o satan_n persuade_v weak_a christian_n that_o thâ—y_o be_v not_o belous_a of_o god_n but_o contrariwise_o when_o he_o assault_v the_o weak_a christian_a he_o change_v his_o copy_n and_o go_v about_o to_o persuade_v he_o
a_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n it_o be_v condemn_v in_o god_n word_n though_o the_o papist_n high_o commend_v it_o so_o matth._n 14.31_o our_o saviour_n reprehend_v peter_n for_o his_o doubt_n o_o thou_o of_o little_a faith_n 14.31_o matth._n 14.31_o wherefore_o do_v thou_o doubt_v and_o luk._n 12.29_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o we_o must_v not_o stand_v in_o doubt_n or_o as_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v be_v not_o like_a unto_o meteor_n which_o be_v carry_v about_o in_o the_o air_n with_o every_o wind_n 12.29_o luk._n 12.29_o and_o the_o apostle_n james_n chap._n 1.7_o jam._n 1.7_o 1.7_o compare_v he_o that_o waver_v or_o doubt_v to_o a_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n toss_v of_o the_o wind_n and_o carry_v away_o and_o paul_n be_v so_o far_o from_o commend_v doubt_v for_o a_o virtue_n that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o condemn_v it_o as_o a_o sin_n in_o itself_o but_o also_o as_o a_o cause_n which_o make_v our_o action_n which_o be_v indifferent_a or_o good_a in_o themselves_o to_o become_v sin_n so_o the_o eat_n of_o this_o or_o that_o meat_n be_v a_o thing_n indifferent_a and_o lawful_a if_o it_o be_v reccive_v with_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n but_o yet_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o rom._n 14.23_o that_o he_o who_o doubt_v be_v condemn_v if_o he_o eat_v 14.23_o rom._n 14.23_o and_o he_o render_v this_o reason_n because_o he_o eat_v not_o of_o faith_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n so_o that_o by_o this_o he_o show_v that_o he_o who_o doubt_v eat_v not_o of_o faith_n and_o that_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o do_v of_o faith_n be_v sin_n see_v therefore_o doubt_v be_v oppose_v unto_o faith_n and_o be_v in_o itself_o not_o only_o a_o sin_n but_o also_o a_o cause_n of_o sin_n let_v we_o not_o entertain_v it_o though_o it_o bring_v letter_n commendatorie_a from_o the_o pope_n and_o all_o his_o shaveling_n but_o labour_v to_o banish_v it_o out_o of_o our_o heart_n and_o strive_v after_o faith_n and_o full_a assurance_n of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o though_o we_o find_v our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o can_v see_v any_o reason_n in_o ourselves_o why_o we_o shall_v believe_v that_o we_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v yet_o let_v we_o hope_v against_o hope_n and_o believe_v against_o belief_n for_o it_o be_v not_o a_o thing_n leave_v to_o our_o choice_n but_o enjoin_v we_o by_o god_n as_o the_o chief_a and_o main_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o gospel_n and_o therefore_o lay_v aside_o all_o reason_n and_o dispute_v let_v we_o resolve_v to_o believe_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n and_o than_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o full_a of_o corruption_n 15.9_o act._n 15.9_o yet_o will_v this_o faith_n purify_v we_o though_o we_o be_v most_o backward_o in_o perform_v any_o good_a work_n yet_o will_v it_o be_v fruitful_a in_o we_o 6._o galat._n 5_o 6._o and_o will_v work_v by_o love_n though_o we_o be_v most_o unworthy_a it_o will_v make_v we_o more_o worthy_a by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o bloodshed_n which_o will_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o will_v also_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o vice_n and_o corruption_n themselves_o §_o sect._n 4_o three_o the_o certainty_n of_o our_o election_n may_v be_v prove_v notion_n three_o faith_n be_v a_o certain_a and_o particular_a persuasion_n and_o not_o a_o doubtful_a opinion_n or_o general_a notion_n by_o a_o argument_n draw_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v not_o a_o doubtful_a opinion_n but_o a_o certain_a persuasion_n not_o a_o general_a notion_n but_o a_o particular_a assurance_n whereby_o we_o do_v apply_v and_o appropriate_v unto_o ourselves_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o do_v believe_v whosoever_o therefore_o have_v true_a faith_n he_o do_v certain_o believe_v and_o be_v particular_o assure_v of_o his_o election_n justification_n and_o salvation_n that_o faith_n be_v a_o certain_a persuasion_n it_o may_v appear_v first_o by_o those_o property_n and_o name_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o word_n heb._n 11.1_o faith_n be_v say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o a_o subsistence_n or_o present_a be_v of_o thing_n hope_v for_o so_o that_o hope_n wait_v for_o they_o in_o time_n to_o come_v but_o faith_n enjoy_v they_o as_o be_v present_a namely_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o certain_a assurance_n and_o particular_a application_n of_o the_o promise_n unto_o ourselves_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n say_v 5.13_o 1._o joh._n 5.13_o that_o hereby_o we_o may_v know_v not_o that_o we_o shall_v have_v but_o that_o we_o have_v eternal_a life_n 1._o joh._n 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o 5.13_o not_o in_o possession_n but_o in_o assurance_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o same_o place_n which_o word_n be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o doubt_v as_o signify_v a_o manifest_a demonstration_n which_o do_v not_o only_o show_v a_o thing_n probable_o but_o also_o do_v convince_v with_o strong_a argument_n and_o make_v that_o truth_n clear_a and_o manifest_a which_o be_v otherwise_o obscure_a and_o secret_a and_o therefore_o in_o the_o text_n it_o be_v call_v a_o demonstration_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v so_o there_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o it_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n heb._n 10.22_o heb._n 10.22_o 10.22_o let_v we_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o also_o boldness_n with_o confident_a trust_n eph._n 3.12_o eph._n 3.12_o 3.12_o by_o who_o we_o have_v boldness_n and_o entrance_n with_o confidence_n not_o by_o extraordinary_a revelation_n but_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n which_o full_a assurance_n boldness_n and_o confidence_n we_o can_v not_o have_v if_o we_o be_v not_o assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n but_o remain_v doubtful_a whether_o we_o be_v belove_v of_o god_n and_o elect_a or_o no._n to_o these_o name_n and_o property_n of_o faith_n we_o may_v add_v some_o plain_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n which_o clear_o show_v that_o faith_n be_v not_o a_o doubtful_a hope_n but_o a_o certain_a persuasion_n 1._o john_n 3.14_o 3.14_o 1._o joh._n 3.14_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n not_o by_o revelation_n but_o because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n he_o do_v not_o say_v that_o we_o know_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v but_o that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n to_o note_v the_o certainty_n of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o persuasion_n rom._n 3.2_o the_o apostle_n say_v 5.2_o rom._n 5.2_o that_o by_o christ_n we_o have_v access_n through_o faith_n unto_o god_n grace_n wherein_o we_o stand_v and_o rejoice_v under_o hope_n or_o as_o the_o word_n signify_v glory_n and_o triumph_v with_o joy_n so_o that_o we_o do_v not_o waver_v and_o stagger_v but_o stand_v firm_o through_o faith_n we_o do_v not_o fear_v and_o timorous_o hope_v but_o even_o glory_n and_o triumph_n in_o our_o rejoice_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 8.33_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n choose_v 38._o rom._n 8.33_o 34.35_o 38._o it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v 34._o who_o shall_v condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n which_o be_v dead_a yea_o or_o rather_o which_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v also_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o make_v request_n also_o for_o us._n 35._o who_o shall_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o though_o our_o sin_n be_v manifold_a our_o unworthiness_n great_a and_o our_o faith_n weak_a yet_o if_o it_o be_v true_a it_o may_v also_o be_v certain_a in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n because_o it_o be_v not_o ground_v on_o our_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o god_n free_a justify_n and_o accept_v of_o we_o as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n 6.18_o heb._n 6.18_o and_o upon_o christ_n death_n resurrection_n and_o intercession_n for_o we_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n which_o be_v a_o most_o sure_a foundation_n that_o can_v fail_v in_o deed_n if_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o anchor_n of_o our_o hope_n do_v pitch_n rest_n and_o fasten_v itself_o upon_o the_o light_n and_o hollow_a sand_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n and_o worthiness_n the_o surge_a wave_n and_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o satan_n temptation_n will_v disanchor_v and_o toss_v we_o too_o and_o fro_o till_o at_o length_n we_o shall_v make_v shipwreck_n of_o our_o faith_n against_o the_o rock_n of_o despair_n but_o see_v we_o take_v hold_v and_o rest_n upon_o the_o firm_a and_o sure_o anchorhold_a christ_n jesus_n his_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n
of_o faith_n concern_v our_o particular_a election_n &_o salvation_n i_o answer_v though_o the_o lord_n give_v we_o no_o particular_a promise_n in_o his_o word_n yet_o he_o give_v we_o that_o which_o be_v equal_o effectual_a and_o of_o like_a force_n namely_o his_o general_a promise_n without_o any_o limitation_n exception_n or_o condition_n but_o the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n with_o a_o commandment_n to_o apply_v the_o same_o and_o because_o natural_o we_o be_v unable_a in_o ourselves_o to_o perform_v this_o therefore_o he_o have_v ordain_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o he_o make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o beget_n and_o confirm_v of_o our_o faith_n and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o repentance_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o we_o may_v as_o certain_o be_v persuade_v that_o the_o general_a promise_n belong_v unto_o we_o as_o if_o they_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o particular_o and_o by_o name_n repentance_n §._o sect._n 8._o that_o our_o assurance_n of_o election_n depend_v not_o upon_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n six_o they_o object_n that_o we_o can_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o we_o can_v have_v no_o certain_a assurance_n of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n i_o answer_v this_o reason_n be_v good_a if_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n depend_v upon_o the_o worthiness_n or_o measure_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n but_o see_v that_o they_o depend_v not_o thereupon_o but_o upon_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o the_o worthiness_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o obedience_n therefore_o though_o our_o faith_n be_v never_o so_o weak_a and_o our_o repentance_n but_o in_o small_a measure_n yet_o so_o they_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a not_o dissemble_v and_o hypocritical_a we_o may_v certain_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n for_o a_o weak_a faith_n do_v apply_v christ_n &_o all_o his_o benefit_n unto_o we_o as_o well_o as_o a_o strong_a though_o not_o in_o so_o strong_a and_o perfect_a a_o manner_n as_o shall_v appear_v hereafter_o but_o yet_o we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a and_o weak_a measure_n but_o labour_v to_o grow_v up_o from_o faith_n to_o faith_n till_o we_o become_v perfect_a man_n in_o christ_n seventh_o election_n §._o sect._n 9_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o imperfection_n no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v doubt_v of_o our_o election_n they_o object_n that_o though_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o doubt_v so_o long_o as_o we_o look_v upon_o god_n mercy_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o christ_n obedience_n and_o merit_n yet_o at_o least_o there_o be_v cause_n of_o doubt_v when_o we_o look_v upon_o ourselves_o and_o find_v our_o great_a indisposition_n to_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n which_o god_n require_v of_o all_o who_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o promise_n and_o our_o manifold_a imperfection_n and_o great_a unworthines_n of_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o thus_o these_o juggler_n play_v fast_o and_o loose_a make_v their_o faith_n like_a unto_o the_o ignis_fw-la fatuus_fw-la or_o go_v fire_n which_o interchangeable_o sometime_o shine_v clear_o and_o sometime_o vanish_v and_o leave_v behind_o it_o nothing_o but_o black_a darkness_n but_o let_v we_o constant_o oppose_v ourselves_o against_o such_o inconstancy_n and_o in_o no_o wise_n admit_v of_o such_o mutable_a variety_n in_o our_o faith_n which_o make_v it_o more_o changeable_a than_o the_o moon_n which_o one_o while_n shine_v with_o full_a bringhtnesse_n and_o in_o small_a distance_n of_o time_n can_v be_v discern_v and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o know_v first_o that_o though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n yet_o our_o unworthines_n make_v we_o not_o uncapable_a of_o the_o great_a for_o all_o god_n benefit_n be_v his_o free_a gift_n which_o he_o promise_v and_o bestow_v without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o worthiness_n or_o desert_n of_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n and_o therefore_o as_o when_o we_o be_v most_o worthy_a in_o our_o own_o conceit_n there_o be_v no_o reason_n why_o we_o shall_v presume_v the_o more_o so_o when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o unworthy_a there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v hope_v the_o less_o or_o be_v more_o weak_o assure_v of_o god_n promise_n for_o as_o they_o be_v not_o make_v upon_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o worthiness_n so_o they_o be_v not_o disannul_v and_o make_v void_a by_o our_o unworthiness_n otherwise_o no_o man_n live_v can_v have_v assurance_n of_o they_o see_v all_o man_n live_v be_v unworthy_a of_o they_o but_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v all_o his_o promise_n unto_o we_o in_o christ_n who_o be_v send_v to_o be_v our_o mediator_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o who_o be_v altogether_o unworthy_a in_o ourselves_o may_v be_v make_v worthy_a in_o he_o of_o all_o god_n mercy_n and_o benefit_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o lie_v hold_v upon_o christ_n with_o a_o true_a though_o a_o weak_a faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o repentance_n they_o may_v certain_o be_v assure_v of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n notwithstanding_o their_o unworthiness_n second_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o our_o faith_n do_v not_o respect_v ourselves_o in_o ourselves_o neither_o be_v we_o the_o object_n thereof_o but_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n and_o obedience_n who_o our_o faith_n do_v not_o behold_v stand_v aloof_o of_o as_o the_o papist_n dream_v but_o as_o he_o be_v unite_v unto_o we_o and_o become_v our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n so_o as_o now_o we_o can_v look_v upon_o ourselves_o but_o we_o must_v look_v upon_o christ_n because_o he_o be_v in_o we_o and_o we_o in_o he_o and_o therefore_o when_o we_o consider_v the_o greatness_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o despair_v not_o because_o now_o we_o look_v upon_o they_o as_o they_o be_v translate_v from_o we_o and_o lay_v upon_o christ_n who_o have_v full_o satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n by_o his_o alone_a and_o al-sufficient_a sacrifice_n upon_o the_o cross_n when_o we_o consider_v our_o imperfection_n we_o doubt_v not_o of_o god_n promise_n because_o they_o be_v cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n when_o we_o consider_v our_o unworthiness_n we_o be_v not_o discourage_v see_v by_o communicate_v of_o christ_n worthiness_n we_o be_v make_v worthy_a when_o we_o consider_v that_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n we_o be_v nevertheless_o assure_v of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o salvation_n because_o we_o be_v unite_v to_o christ_n our_o head_n who_o have_v take_v away_o our_o curse_n and_o nail_v it_o to_o his_o cross_n bear_v his_o father_n displeasure_n to_o reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o and_o be_v condemn_v and_o suffer_v death_n to_o free_v we_o from_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o to_o make_v we_o heir_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n so_o that_o now_o we_o behold_v the_o huge_a debt_n of_o our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v discharge_v and_o cancel_v with_o his_o merit_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n we_o behold_v our_o imperfection_n but_o as_o perfect_v by_o his_o perfection_n we_o look_v upon_o our_o unworthiness_n but_o as_o it_o be_v ennoble_v with_o his_o worthiness_n when_o we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n we_o consider_v they_o as_o take_v away_o and_o swallow_v up_o of_o christ_n death_n and_o full_a obedience_n because_o now_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o he_o be_v become_v we_o that_o we_o may_v become_v he_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o worthiness_n and_o therefore_o that_o which_o god_n have_v wise_o join_v together_o let_v not_o our_o faith_n fond_o separate_v for_o if_o it_o be_v unlawful_a in_o carnal_a marriage_n then_o much_o more_o in_o the_o spiritual_a marriage_n between_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n but_o let_v we_o look_v upon_o ourselves_o not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o as_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o then_o our_o self-worthiness_n of_o hell_n and_o destruction_n will_v not_o abate_v our_o assurance_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n eight_o believe_v §._o sect._n 10._o heretic_n and_o worldling_n boast_v of_o faith_n no_o cause_n why_o those_o shall_v doubt_v who_o true_o believe_v they_o object_n that_o every_o heretic_n epicure_n and_o worldling_n continue_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n may_v fain_o unto_o themselves_o such_o a_o persuasion_n of_o the_o certainty_n of_o election_n but_o this_o be_v nothing_o to_o
nor_o any_o reformation_n at_o all_o of_o their_o former_a sinful_a life_n and_o therefore_o they_o think_v that_o they_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n without_o any_o profit_n nay_o that_o the_o more_o they_o hear_v it_o the_o more_o wicked_a and_o rebellious_a they_o be_v and_o that_o for_o this_o cause_n it_o be_v much_o better_o not_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n at_o all_o for_o as_o much_o as_o it_o will_v but_o aggravate_v their_o sin_n and_o in_o crease_n their_o condemnation_n for_o he_o that_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o 12.47_o luk._n 12.47_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n §_o sect._n 3_o but_o let_v not_o such_o poor_a mourn_a soul_n deprive_v themselves_o of_o that_o true_a comfort_n which_o of_o right_n belong_v to_o they_o word_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v of_o their_o imperfection_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v they_o know_v first_o that_o this_o be_v a_o usual_a complaint_n of_o those_o child_n of_o god_n which_o profit_n most_o in_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n though_o in_o truth_n they_o do_v therein_o deceive_v themselves_o for_o in_o complain_v that_o they_o profit_v not_o they_o show_v they_o profitt_a for_o whereas_o man_n natural_o blind_v with_o self_n love_n and_o carnal_a security_n never_o discern_v any_o such_o want_n and_o corruption_n in_o themselves_o and_o therefore_o though_o they_o profit_v nothing_o by_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n yet_o it_o never_o trouble_v they_o nay_o they_o imagine_v that_o it_o be_v sufficient_a to_o present_v their_o body_n into_o god_n assembly_n and_o to_o hear_v god_n word_n with_o their_o outward_a ear_n though_o they_o understand_v it_o not_o nor_o retain_v it_o in_o memory_n nor_o bring_v forth_o any_o fruit_n thereof_o these_o humble_a soul_n by_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n be_v free_v from_o this_o self_n love_n and_o carnal_a security_n and_o have_v the_o blind_a eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n open_v so_o as_o they_o see_v their_o fault_n and_o corruption_n and_o have_v their_o hard_a heart_n soften_v so_o as_o they_o be_v grieve_v and_o displease_v with_o they_o &_o their_o will_n also_o be_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n sanctify_v so_o that_o they_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v from_o their_o corruption_n and_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n with_o more_o profit_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o though_o they_o can_v profit_v so_o much_o as_o they_o desire_v yet_o they_o have_v make_v a_o good_a progress_n and_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o good_a time_n will_v perfect_v that_o good_a work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v in_o they_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o have_v wrought_v in_o they_o this_o desire_n of_o profit_v by_o hear_v the_o word_n will_v also_o accomplish_v it_o &_o so_o open_v their_o dull_a ear_n and_o soften_v their_o hard_a heart_n that_o they_o shall_v profit_v and_o reap_v manifold_a fruit_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v sow_v in_o the_o furrow_n of_o their_o heart_n in_o the_o mean_a while_o the_o lord_n may_v in_o his_o heavenly_a wisdom_n feed_v they_o for_o a_o time_n with_o a_o spare_a hand_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v true_o humble_v they_o under_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o corruption_n and_o that_o he_o may_v hereby_o so_o sharpen_v their_o appetite_n that_o they_o may_v with_o more_o hunger_a desire_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n feed_v upon_o the_o heavenly_a manna_n of_o his_o word_n but_o as_o this_o shall_v increase_v their_o diligence_n so_o it_o shall_v not_o decrease_v their_o hope_n and_o comfort_n for_o most_o assure_o when_o the_o lord_n have_v a_o while_n whet_v their_o stomach_n and_o by_o pull_v back_o his_o hand_n move_v they_o more_o earnest_o to_o desire_v and_o more_o high_o to_o esteem_v this_o precious_a food_n of_o their_o soul_n he_o will_v full_o satisfy_v their_o hunger_a desire_n nourish_v they_o in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o make_v they_o who_o be_v but_o babe_n strong_a man_n in_o christ_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v they_o not_o faint_a but_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n be_v strong_a and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o he_o will_v sure_o comfort_v their_o heart_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psal_n 27.16_o §_o sect._n 4_o second_o whereas_o they_o complain_v that_o they_o do_v not_o after_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n hear_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o want_n of_o feel_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o hear_n perceive_v in_o themselves_o any_o increase_n of_o knowledge_n faith_n or_o any_o save_a grace_n they_o be_v to_o know_v that_o howsoever_o no_o man_n ought_v to_o rest_v content_v in_o this_o estate_n but_o be_v to_o labour_n more_o and_o more_o not_o only_o to_o have_v but_o also_o to_o discern_v a_o increase_n of_o grace_n in_o they_o and_o a_o progress_n in_o all_o virtue_n and_o godliness_n for_o otherwise_o though_o they_o may_v be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o for_o a_o time_n live_v in_o such_o a_o case_n yet_o they_o can_v not_o attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n thereof_o nor_o feel_v the_o comfort_n of_o it_o in_o there_o own_o conscience_n nevertheless_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n why_o they_o shall_v despair_v or_o be_v utter_o discourage_v for_o though_o they_o find_v no_o fruit_n of_o their_o hear_n yet_o if_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n they_o will_v with_o care_n and_o diligence_n continue_v still_o hearer_n of_o the_o word_n they_o shall_v undoubted_o in_o the_o end_n attain_v unto_o their_o desire_n and_o discern_v in_o themselves_o a_o great_a increase_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n we_o know_v that_o the_o seed_n do_v not_o present_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n when_o it_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n but_o first_o it_o seem_v to_o rot_v and_o perish_v and_o then_o it_o sprout_v up_o in_o a_o green_a blade_n and_o then_o it_o bear_v a_o ear_n and_o a_o great_a increase_n and_o much_o fruit_n and_o so_o it_o fare_v oftentimes_o in_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o at_o first_o it_o seem_v quite_o lose_v and_o perish_v be_v sow_v in_o some_o ground_n and_o yet_o afterwards_o it_o bring_v forth_o not_o only_o a_o fair_a green_a blade_n of_o a_o outward_a profession_n but_o also_o a_o great_a increase_n of_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o true_a godliness_n so_o also_o the_o sick_a patient_a take_v sovereign_a physic_n be_v not_o present_o cure_v nay_o in_o stead_n of_o feel_v any_o ease_n thereby_o he_o be_v make_v much_o more_o sick_a in_o his_o own_o sense_n and_o feeling_n and_o yet_o after_o the_o physic_n have_v a_o while_n wrought_v with_o he_o and_o purge_v he_o of_o some_o superfluous_a and_o hurtful_a humour_n he_o find_v some_o amendment_n and_o so_o by_o little_a and_o little_o he_o be_v restore_v to_o his_o former_a health_n and_o so_o it_o be_v also_o with_o the_o spiritual_a sick_a patient_n he_o do_v not_o always_o present_o find_v ease_n and_o quiet_a peace_n of_o conscience_n nay_o many_o time_n he_o be_v torment_v and_o vex_v after_o he_o have_v receive_v the_o spiritual_a physic_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o word_n of_o god_n more_o than_o ever_o in_o former_a time_n but_o yet_o notwithstanding_o in_o process_n of_o time_n when_o this_o physic_n have_v effectual_o wrought_v with_o he_o it_o purge_v he_o from_o his_o filthy_a corruption_n and_o strengthen_v he_o in_o all_o grace_n and_o godliness_n and_o therefore_o though_o we_o feel_v present_o no_o profitable_a fruit_n of_o hear_v let_v not_o this_o discourage_v we_o from_o hear_v nay_o rather_o let_v it_o serve_v as_o a_o sharp_a spur_n to_o prick_v we_o forward_o to_o more_o diligence_n and_o let_v we_o join_v therewith_o hearty_a prayer_n desire_v the_o lord_n to_o water_v the_o seed_n of_o his_o word_n sow_v in_o our_o heart_n with_o the_o dew_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o then_o undoubted_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o end_n will_v hear_v we_o and_o to_o our_o exceed_a comfort_n show_v unto_o we_o the_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 5_o three_o whereas_o they_o complain_v that_o the_o more_o they_o hear_v the_o great_a be_v their_o sin_n and_o rebellion_n against_o god_n sin_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v that_o the_o more_o they_o hear_v the_o more_o they_o abound_v in_o sin_n in_o this_o they_o much_o deceive_v themselves_o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v not_o make_v they_o more_o sinful_a but_o whereas_o heretofore_o they_o live_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v and_o their_o conscience_n sear_v so_o as_o they_o can_v neither_o see_v nor_o feel_v their_o sin_n though_o they_o be_v manifold_a and_o grievous_a now_o the_o word_n of_o god_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o
holy_a spirit_n like_o a_o glorious_a light_n have_v dispel_v the_o dark_a foggy_a mist_n of_o ignorance_n and_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n law_n they_o better_o discern_v their_o sin_n and_o miserable_a estate_n then_o in_o former_a time_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n paul_n show_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o own_o example_n rom._n 7.9_o 7.9.10_o rom._n 7.9.10_o for_o say_v he_o i_o be_v once_o alive_a without_o the_o law_n but_o when_o the_o commandment_n come_v sin_n reviue_v 10._o but_o i_o die_v and_o the_o same_o commandment_n which_o be_v ordain_v unto_o life_n be_v find_v to_o be_v unto_o i_o unto_o death_n and_o ver_fw-la 13._o be_v that_o than_o which_o be_v good_a make_v death_n unto_o i_o god_n forbid_v but_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v appear_v sin_n wrought_v death_n in_o i_o by_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o sin_n may_v be_v out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a by_o the_o commandment_n so_o that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n do_v not_o make_v we_o more_o sinful_a but_o reveal_v those_o sin_n unto_o we_o which_o before_o we_o discern_v not_o as_o therefore_o the_o sun_n shine_v upon_o some_o filthy_a place_n do_v not_o make_v it_o so_o filthy_a but_o only_o do_v make_v it_o manifest_v which_o be_v not_o see_v in_o the_o dark_a and_o as_o the_o wholesome_a physic_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o those_o corruption_n which_o it_o purge_v out_o but_o by_o expel_v they_o out_o of_o the_o body_n show_v they_o unto_o we_o so_o the_o heavenly_a light_n and_o sovereign_a physic_n of_o god_n word_n do_v not_o work_v in_o we_o our_o filthy_a corruption_n and_o hurtful_a humour_n of_o sin_n but_o it_o reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o whereas_o before_o time_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n they_o be_v secret_a and_o hide_a §_o sect._n 6_o when_o therefore_o out_o of_o the_o former_a premise_n this_o conclusion_n be_v infer_v either_o by_o satan_n who_o continual_o like_o a_o malicious_a enemy_n seek_v our_o destruction_n imperfection_n that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o neglect_v hear_v the_o word_n because_o of_o the_o former_a imperfection_n or_o by_o our_o own_o corrupt_a flesh_n which_o be_v impatient_a of_o any_o rough_a handlinge_n and_o therefore_o will_v rather_o have_v we_o sick_a still_o then_o endure_v any_o pain_n in_o be_v cure_v that_o it_o be_v better_o for_o we_o to_o surcease_v the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n as_o serve_v to_o no_o other_o end_n but_o to_o increase_v our_o condemnation_n let_v we_o in_o any_o case_n resist_v such_o motion_n as_o be_v most_o dangerous_a tentation_n which_o be_v entertain_v will_v bring_v we_o to_o utter_v ruin_n and_o endless_a destruction_n for_o if_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o of_o this_o heavenly_a light_n the_o devil_n will_v easy_o lead_v we_o hudwincke_n unto_o all_o fin_n &_o wickedness_n if_o we_o long_o abstain_v from_o this_o comfortable_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n they_o will_v be_v hungarstarue_v and_o all_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n will_v wax_v faint_a and_o die_v in_o we_o if_o we_o disarm_v ourselves_o of_o this_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n satan_n without_o any_o resistance_n will_v overcome_v we_o and_o take_v we_o captive_n force_v we_o as_o his_o miserable_a slave_n to_o commit_v all_o those_o work_n of_o darkness_n in_o which_o he_o will_v employ_v us._n and_o therefore_o as_o we_o tender_v the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n let_v we_o not_o be_v discourage_v from_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n by_o any_o suggestion_n whatsoever_o no_o not_o though_o we_o seem_v unto_o ourselves_o every_o time_n we_o come_v into_o the_o church_n to_o go_v a_o step_n towards_o hell_n for_o while_o we_o use_v god_n ordinance_n which_o be_v appoint_v as_o the_o mean_n for_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n there_o be_v some_o good_a hope_n but_o when_o we_o utter_o neglect_v it_o our_o state_n be_v most_o desperate_a chap._n xl._n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o hardness_n of_o hart_n and_o want_n in_o prayer_n §_o sect._n 1_o other_o complain_v that_o they_o be_v so_o overwhelm_v with_o their_o hardness_n of_o hart_n all_o consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v at_o all_o and_o drowsy_a dulness_n of_o spirit_n that_o either_o they_o can_v pray_v at_o all_o or_o if_o they_o do_v it_o be_v barraine_o without_o all_o form_n or_o fashion_n or_o if_o they_o have_v the_o eloquence_n of_o the_o tongue_n &_o good_a set_a form_n of_o prayer_n yet_o they_o perform_v it_o cold_o and_o drowsilie_o without_o all_o earnestness_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n have_v their_o mind_n carry_v away_o with_o wander_a thought_n so_o that_o their_o prayer_n be_v but_o mere_a liplabour_n &_o therefore_o it_o be_v better_a not_o to_o pray_v at_o all_o because_o they_o can_v perform_v this_o duty_n in_o any_o good_a manner_n or_o measure_n as_o god_n require_v and_o this_o be_v a_o tentation_n wherewith_o even_o the_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n be_v much_o vex_v and_o trouble_v and_o therefore_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o answer_v the_o several_a branch_n of_o this_o complaint_n first_o therefore_o where_o as_o they_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v at_o all_o this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v either_o general_o of_o all_o time_n or_o special_o at_o sometime_o if_o they_o say_v they_o can_v never_o pray_v it_o be_v very_o likely_a that_o either_o they_o forget_v or_o much_o deceive_v themselves_o for_o few_o or_o none_o who_o be_v altogether_o destitute_a of_o the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n have_v any_o understanding_n to_o discern_v their_o want_n or_o any_o grace_n to_o bewail_v it_o but_o content_v themselves_o with_o their_o lip-labour_n as_o though_o they_o have_v perform_v acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o make_v we_o see_v our_o infirmity_n with_o hatred_n and_o dislike_n of_o they_o and_o to_o move_v we_o earnest_o to_o desire_v of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o they_o which_o earnest_a desire_n be_v hearty_a prayer_n but_o if_o they_o further_o affirm_v that_o they_o be_v most_o sure_o they_o do_v never_o pray_v unto_o god_n i_o answer_v that_o though_o this_o in_o itself_o be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a case_n for_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n not_o to_o call_v upon_o god_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v 53.4_o psal_n 53.4_o psal_n 53.4_o yet_o they_o have_v no_o cause_n to_o despair_v for_o the_o same_o spirit_n which_o have_v reveal_v unto_o they_o this_o their_o sin_n and_o infirmity_n and_o have_v wrought_v in_o they_o a_o dislike_n thereof_o will_v also_o remove_v it_o and_o supply_v their_o want_n in_o god_n good_a time_n if_o they_o will_v labour_v for_o this_o good_a gift_n and_o not_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o god_n offer_v they_o unto_o they_o power_n the_o gift_n of_o prayer_n not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n but_o if_o they_o can_v deny_v that_o sometime_o they_o have_v have_v the_o grace_n give_v they_o of_o god_n to_o call_v earnest_o upon_o his_o name_n howsoever_o in_o this_o present_a time_n they_o be_v altogether_o disfurnish_v thereof_o then_o let_v they_o know_v that_o their_o case_n in_o this_o respect_n be_v common_a withal_o the_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n for_o hearty_a prayer_n be_v not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n neither_o do_v it_o attend_v upon_o our_o own_o will_n but_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o at_o sometime_o in_o plentiful_a measure_n he_o bestow_v upon_o his_o child_n and_o at_o other_o time_n he_o pull_v back_o his_o liberal_a hand_n to_o the_o end_n that_o by_o the_o want_n thereof_o we_o may_v learn_v to_o ascribe_v the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o our_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n who_o work_v in_o we_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n and_o be_v in_o truth_n the_o only_a true_a author_n of_o they_o which_o praise_n otherwise_o in_o pride_n of_o hart_n we_o will_v arrogate_v unto_o ourselves_o as_o be_v a_o natural_a faculty_n and_o in_o our_o own_o power_n and_o also_o to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v more_o high_o esteem_v it_o and_o with_o more_o joy_n and_o diligence_n use_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o bestow_v on_o we_o lest_o through_o our_o negligence_n and_o slothfulness_n we_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o take_v it_o from_o us._n see_v therefore_o this_o hearty_a call_n upon_o god_n name_n be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n &_o a_o work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o we_o which_o at_o sometime_o heretofore_o we_o have_v discern_v in_o ourselves_o let_v we_o not_o altogether_o be_v discourage_v though_o at_o sometime_o we_o want_v it_o 11.29_o rom._n 11.29_o for_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v without_o repentance_n and_o though_o
he_o will_v not_o rest_v till_o he_o have_v again_o reviue_v and_o quicken_v we_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n moreover_o our_o saviour_n have_v say_v 12.20_o math._n 12.20_o that_o he_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n matth._n 12.20_o but_o he_o will_v support_v our_o weakness_n with_o his_o almighty_a power_n so_o that_o though_o with_o the_o reed_n we_o be_v bear_v down_o to_o the_o ground_n with_o the_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o satan_n tentation_n yet_o we_o shall_v be_v raise_v up_o again_o 37.24_o psal_n 37.24_o according_a to_o that_o psal_n 37.24_o though_o he_o fall_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v off_o for_o the_o lord_n put_v under_o his_o hand_n and_o he_o will_v blow_v upon_o we_o with_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n till_o he_o turn_v our_o small_a smoke_n to_o a_o great_a flame_n which_o shall_v never_o be_v quench_v by_o all_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n so_o matth._n 13.12_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v promise_v 13.12_o math._n 13.12_o that_o whosoever_o have_v to_o he_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v and_o he_o shall_v have_v abundance_n neither_o do_v he_o limit_v or_o define_v any_o quantity_n less_o or_o more_o but_o indefinite_o promiss_v abundant_a increase_n even_o unto_o the_o least_o so_o far_o be_v he_o from_o take_v away_o that_o which_o he_o have_v once_o bestow_v and_o whereas_o we_o through_o our_o weakness_n and_o frailness_n be_v easy_o cast_v down_o and_o fall_v away_o and_o therefore_o have_v good_a cause_n if_o we_o shall_v only_o look_v upon_o our_o infirmity_n to_o doubt_n and_o despair_n of_o perseverance_n yet_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n omnipotent_a power_n watchful_a providence_n and_o promise_v assistance_n we_o may_v confirm_v ourselves_o in_o faith_n hope_n and_o certain_a assurance_n of_o continue_v unto_o the_o end_n for_o the_o lord_n uphold_v all_o that_o be_v fall_v and_z lifteth_z up_o those_o who_o be_v already_o down_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psal_n 145.14_o 145.14_o psal_n 145.14_o the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_v in_o our_o weakness_n 12.9_o 2._o cor._n 12.9_o his_o riches_n in_o our_o beggerlinesse_n his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n in_o our_o frailness_n and_o manifold_a corruption_n and_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o help_v our_o infirmity_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.26_o 8.26_o ro._n 8.26_o we_o have_v not_o a_o high_a priest_n which_o can_v be_v touch_v with_o the_o feel_n of_o our_o infirmity_n but_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n tempt_v in_o like_a sort_n yet_o without_o sin_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v able_a sufficient_o to_o have_v compassion_n on_o they_o that_o be_v ignorant_a and_o out_o of_o the_o way_n because_o that_o he_o also_o be_v compass_v with_o our_o infirmity_n and_o the_o apostle_n reason_v 5.2_o heb._n 4.15_o &_o 5.2_o heb._n 4.15_o and_o 5.2_o §_o sect._n 5_o second_o it_o appear_v manifest_o by_o god_n work_n example_n the_o foreman_n point_v illustrate_v by_o example_n administration_n and_o practice_v that_o he_o will_v not_o deprive_v any_o of_o that_o sanctify_a grace_n which_o he_o have_v once_o bestow_v though_o the_o measure_n thereof_o be_v never_o so_o small_a neither_o can_v we_o observe_v either_o by_o our_o read_v the_o whole_a book_n of_o god_n or_o by_o our_o own_o experience_n that_o any_o man_n have_v receive_v the_o least_o grain_n of_o true_a faith_n have_v utter_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o and_o reject_v of_o god_n even_o the_o disciple_n themselves_o when_o they_o be_v reproove_v for_o their_o little_a faith_n be_v by_o he_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v so_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v not_o prevail_v against_o it_o and_o though_o satan_n endeavour_v to_o sift_v they_o as_o wheat_n yet_o christ_n intercession_n be_v more_o mighty_a to_o defend_v they_o than_o the_o devil_n to_o destroy_v they_o and_o his_o intercession_n a_o strong_a prop_n to_o uphould_v they_o than_o the_o weight_n of_o satan_n tentation_n to_o overthrow_v and_o bring_v they_o to_o ruin_n so_o he_o who_o cry_v out_o i_o believe_v lord_n help_v thou_o my_o unbelief_n though_o his_o faith_n be_v weak_a yet_o it_o perish_v not_o but_o rather_o receive_v a_o great_a increase_n yea_o he_o reject_v not_o thomas_n in_o his_o wilful_a doubt_v and_o obstinate_a incredulity_n but_o offer_v all_o occasion_n of_o confirm_v his_o weak_a faith_n and_o never_o cease_v till_o he_o have_v full_o assure_v he_o of_o his_o resurrection_n in_o a_o word_n all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o this_o mercy_n power_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n in_o support_v their_o weakness_n uphould_v they_o in_o their_o great_a infirmity_n and_o in_o raise_v they_o when_o they_o be_v fall_v to_o the_o ground_n and_o to_o this_o end_n our_o saviour_n be_v anoint_v by_o god_n spirit_n unto_o the_o office_n of_o his_o mediation_n that_o he_o shall_v preach_v the_o gospel_n unto_o the_o poor_a heal_v the_o break_a heart_a that_o he_o shall_v preach_v deliverance_n unto_o captive_n and_o recovery_n of_o sight_n to_o the_o blind_a and_o set_v at_o liberty_n they_o that_o be_v bruise_v luk._n 4.18_o 4.18_o luk._n 4.18_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v familiar_a society_n with_o the_o frail_a and_o weak_a with_o those_o who_o have_v little_a faith_n that_o he_o may_v increase_v it_o and_o no_o faith_n that_o he_o may_v beget_v it_o with_o publican_n and_o sinner_n and_o man_n full_a of_o infirmity_n to_o this_o purpose_n he_o call_v such_o as_o thirst_n and_o hunger_n feel_v their_o own_o emptiness_n of_o grace_n and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v and_o such_o also_o as_o labour_v and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o their_o corruption_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v ease_v they_o last_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v ordain_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n not_o only_o to_o beget_v faith_n where_o it_o be_v not_o but_o to_o nourish_v and_o increase_v it_o where_o it_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a and_o therefore_o though_o our_o faith_n be_v never_o so_o weak_a and_o small_a let_v not_o satan_n persuade_v we_o that_o therefore_o it_o shall_v be_v overthrow_v and_o turn_v into_o infidelity_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v assure_v we_o both_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n in_o his_o word_n and_o also_o by_o the_o performance_n thereof_o in_o his_o work_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o this_o day_n that_o where_o he_o have_v give_v the_o least_o measure_n of_o faith_n or_o any_o other_o sanctify_a grace_n there_o he_o will_v also_o increase_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v it_o and_o where_o he_o have_v begin_v any_o good_a work_n there_o he_o will_v finish_v and_o perfect_v it_o notwithstanding_o our_o frail_a weakness_n and_o the_o forcible_a violence_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n chap._n xlviii_o of_o our_o justification_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v those_o tentation_n of_o satan_n which_o he_o sugge_v to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v frustrate_v our_o effectual_a call_n §_o sect._n 1_o 8.30_o of_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n rom._n 8.30_o the_o next_o subordinate_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v our_o justification_n for_o whosoever_o the_o lord_n effectual_o call_v those_o also_o he_o justifi_v as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.30_o in_o speak_v whereof_o i_o will_v first_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o afterward_o answer_v such_o tentation_n of_o satan_n as_o he_o sugge_v into_o our_o mind_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v infringe_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n and_o make_v it_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a unto_o us._n for_o the_o first_o justification_n be_v a_o action_n orworke_n of_o the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o god_n gracious_o and_o free_o impute_v unto_o every_o faithful_a man_n the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n the_o mediator_n do_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o pronounce_v he_o to_o be_v just_a and_o righteous_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n and_o salvation_n of_o the_o believer_n the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v god_n alone_o as_o appear_v by_o manifest_a testimony_n esa_n 43.25_o ay_o 16.8_o esa_n 43.25_o ezec._n 16.8_o even_o i_o be_o he_o that_o put_v away_o thy_o iniquity_n for_o my_o own_o sake_n and_o will_v not_o remember_v thy_o sin_n so_o ezech._n 16.8_o the_o lord_n thus_o speak_v to_o his_o church_n and_o people_n i_o spread_v my_o skirt_n over_o thou_o and_o cover_v thy_o filthiness_n 9_o then_o i_o wash_v thou_o with_o water_n yea_o i_o wash_v away_o thy_o blood_n from_o thou_o and_o anoint_v thou_o with_o oil_n 10._o 51.4_o rom._n 4.5_o and_o 8.33_o psal_n 51.4_o i_o clothe_v thou_o with_o broydred_a work_n etc._n etc._n whereby_o he_o signify_v
that_o he_o purge_v it_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o adorn_v it_o with_o the_o rich_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n the_o apostle_n likewise_o say_v that_o it_o be_v god_n who_o justifi_v he_o who_o in_o himself_o be_v ungodly_a rom._n 4.5_o and_o 8.33_o it_o be_v god_n who_o justifi_v who_o shall_v condemn_v the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v manifest_a because_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n against_o who_o we_o have_v sin_v as_o david_n speak_v psal_n 51.4_o and_o he_o alone_o be_v our_o supreme_a judge_n who_o have_v authority_n to_o absolve_v or_o condemn_v we_o and_o therefore_o he_o only_o can_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o accept_v of_o we_o as_o just_a and_o righteous_a and_o this_o work_n be_v not_o peculiar_a unto_o any_o one_o person_n but_o be_v commune_v to_o the_o whole_a trinity_n for_o god_n the_o father_n be_v full_o satisfy_v by_o the_o full_a satisfaction_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n the_o son_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n do_v pardon_n and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o pronounce_v and_o accept_v of_o we_o as_o innocent_a and_o endue_v with_o perfect_a righteousness_n the_o motive_n or_o impulsive_a cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n thus_o to_o justify_v we_o be_v not_o any_o thing_n in_o we_o or_o out_o of_o himself_o but_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o free_a good_a will_n wherewith_o he_o have_v love_v we_o from_o the_o beginning_n as_o it_o manifest_o appear_v rom._n 3.24_o 3.24_o rom._n 3.24_o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o tit._n 3.5.7_o 3.5.7_o tit._n 3.5.7_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 7._o that_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v make_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o on_o god_n part_n the_o word_n and_o the_o sacrament_n whereby_o the_o lord_n offer_v convaigh_v seal_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o his_o mercy_n &_o grace_n christ_n jesus_n with_o his_o merit_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o everlasting_a life_n second_o on_o our_o part_n a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o receive_v and_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n christ_n jesus_n &_o all_o his_o benefit_n rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o material_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v the_o active_a and_o passive_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cause_n the_o material_a cause_n his_o inhaerent_a holiness_n his_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n his_o death_n sacrifice_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n so_o that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o the_o essential_a righteousness_n of_o the_o godhead_n nor_o by_o our_o own_o work_n join_v with_o christ_n merit_n nor_o by_o any_o inhaerent_a righteousness_n infuse_v of_o god_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n or_o by_o any_o other_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o or_o any_o other_o mere_a creature_n but_o by_o the_o alone_a righteousness_n of_o our_o mediator_n jesus_n christ_n god_n and_o man_n which_o be_v out_o of_o ourselves_o and_o in_o christ_n as_o the_o proper_a subject_n thereof_o and_o not_o belong_v to_o we_o till_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o be_v apply_v unto_o we_o and_o so_o become_v we_o cause_n of_o the_o formal_a cause_n the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v a_o reciprocal_a imputation_n or_o transmutation_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o believer_n unto_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o righteousness_n unto_o the_o believer_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o faithful_a man_n have_v not_o his_o sin_n impute_v unto_o he_o nor_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o inflict_v on_o he_o because_o christ_n have_v take_v upon_o he_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o by_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n unto_o his_o father_n justice_n have_v obtain_v the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o also_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o glorious_a robe_n of_o christ_n jesus_n righteousness_n and_o so_o appear_v before_o god_n both_o free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o endue_v with_o perfect_a righteousness_n he_o be_v justify_v reconcile_v and_o eternal_o save_v and_o of_o this_o impute_a righteousness_n the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 4.5_o 4.5_o rom._n 4.5_o but_o to_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o justifi_v the_o ungodly_a his_o faith_n be_v count_v for_o righteousness_n 6._o even_o as_o david_n declare_v the_o blessedness_n of_o the_o man_n unto_o who_o god_n impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n say_v 7._o bless_a be_v they_o who_o iniquity_n be_v forgive_v and_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v 8._o blessed_a be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o sin_n and_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o 5.19_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o for_o god_n be_v in_o christ_n and_o reconcile_v the_o world_n unto_o himself_o not_o impute_v their_o sin_n unto_o they_o etc._n etc._n 21._o for_o he_o have_v make_v he_o to_o be_v sin_n for_o we_o which_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o and_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v 1._o cor._n 1.30_o that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n wisdom_n 1.30_o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n so_o that_o now_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v our_o righteousness_n his_o obedience_n our_o obedience_n his_o merit_n our_o merit_n as_o certain_o perfect_o and_o effectual_o even_o as_o if_o we_o ourselves_o have_v be_v most_o innocent_a fulfil_v the_o law_n or_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n to_o god_n justice_n by_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v justify_v free_o of_o god_n mere_a mercy_n &_o grace_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n or_o worthiness_n but_o yet_o through_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n impute_v pute_v to_o we_o 3.23.24_o rom._n 3.23.24_o both_o which_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 3.23.24_o where_o he_o say_v that_o all_o in_o themselves_o be_v wretched_a sinner_n without_o difference_n and_o thereby_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n kingdom_n 24._o and_o be_v justify_v free_o of_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n §_o sect._n 3_o cause_n the_o final_a cause_n the_o final_a cause_n of_o our_o instification_n be_v two_o fold_n the_o chief_a and_o principal_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o hereby_o the_o lord_n have_v most_o notable_o manifest_v his_o infinite_a justice_n and_o mercy_n his_o justice_n in_o that_o he_o will_v rather_o punish_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o only_a beget_v son_n than_o he_o will_v suffer_v they_o to_o go_v unpunished_a his_o mercy_n in_o that_o for_o our_o sake_n he_o spare_v not_o his_o best_a belove_a son_n but_o give_v he_o to_o suffer_v death_n yea_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n that_o by_o his_o one_o oblation_n he_o may_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o purchase_v for_o we_o everlasting_a life_n and_o also_o in_o that_o he_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o the_o outward_a mean_n of_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o have_v a_o lively_a faith_n beget_v in_o we_o which_o apprehend_v christ_n his_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n we_o be_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o eternal_o save_v and_o this_o end_n be_v signify_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 3.24.25_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v justify_v we_o free_o by_o 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i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o that_o we_o confess_v our_o miserable_a estate_n unto_o our_o captain_n and_o leader_n jesus_n christ_n desire_v he_o to_o assist_v we_o with_o the_o power_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v free_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o these_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o bondage_n and_o captivity_n be_v so_o irksome_a and_o grievous_a unto_o us._n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n now_o require_v that_o we_o perform_v absolute_a and_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n but_o that_o to_o will_v be_v present_a in_o we_o that_o we_o consent_v and_o approve_v his_o law_n to_o be_v good_a and_o delight_v in_o it_o concern_v the_o inner_a man_n that_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v that_o good_a we_o can_v and_o forget_v that_o which_o be_v behind_o endeavour_v ourselves_o to_o that_o which_o be_v before_o and_o follow_v hard_a towards_o the_o mark_n 3.13.14_o 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sight_n notwithstanding_o their_o manifold_a imperfection_n and_o corruption_n the_o end_n of_o the_o second_o book_n the_o three_o book_n entreat_v of_o sanctification_n and_o perseverance_n as_o also_o of_o satan_n temptation_n which_o he_o sugge_v against_o they_o both_o and_o of_o such_o answer_n wherewith_o the_o christian_a may_v refute_v and_o repel_v they_o chap._n i._o of_o sanctification_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o such_o temptation_n of_o satan_n as_o concern_v our_o justification_n sanctification_n that_o god_n be_v the_o principal_a efficient_a of_o our_o sanctification_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v the_o next_o effect_n of_o god_n election_n and_o inseparable_o join_v with_o our_o justification_n wherein_o i_o will_v observe_v my_o former_a order_n first_o set_v down_o the_o doctrine_n of_o sanctification_n and_o then_o answer_v those_o temptation_n of_o satan_n which_o do_v most_o impugn_v it_o it_o sanctification_n what_o be_v it_o for_o the_o first_o sanctification_n be_v a_o action_n of_o the_o whole_a trinity_n whereby_o the_o believer_n already_o justify_v be_v by_o little_a and_o little_o renew_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n by_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n and_o this_o be_v our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v express_v in_o the_o scripture_n by_o diverse_a name_n and_o phrase_n for_o it_o be_v call_v regeneration_n the_o new_a birth_n renovation_n the_o put_v off_o or_o mortify_v of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o put_v on_o or_o quicken_a of_o the_o new_a man_n and_o such_o like_a the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v god_n himself_o who_o as_o he_o alone_o justifi_v we_o and_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o he_o only_o sanctifi_v we_o and_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o it_o shall_v no_o long_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n free_v we_o in_o such_o measure_n as_o please_v he_o from_o our_o natural_a corruption_n 20.8_o levit._fw-la 20.8_o which_o heretofore_o whole_o oversway_v us._n and_o this_o appear_v by_o plain_a testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n 1.13_o john_n 1.13_o john_n 1.13_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o faithful_a be_v bear_v not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n 2.10_o ephes_n 2.10_o so_o ephes_n 2.10_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v god_n workmanship_n create_v in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o good_a work_n which_o phrase_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o note_v unto_o we_o that_o as_o god_n only_o do_v create_v we_o so_o he_o only_o do_v renew_v and_o regenerate_a us._n the_o lord_n likewise_o do_v appropriate_v this_o work_n unto_o himself_o as_o belong_v to_o another_o ezech._n 36.26_o 34.28_o ezech._n 36.26_o and_o 34.28_o a_o new_a heart_n will_v i_o give_v you_o and_o a_o new_a spirit_n will_v i_o put_v into_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v away_o the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o your_o body_n and_o i_o will_v give_v you_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n desire_v the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o thessalonian_o beg_v it_o at_o god_n hand_n 1._o thes_n 5.23_o the_o very_a god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o throughout_o 51.13_o 1._o thes_n 5.23_o psalm_n 51.13_o and_o david_n find_v the_o want_n hereof_o in_o himself_o have_v his_o recourse_n unto_o god_n psalm_n 51.10_o create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o so_o that_o as_o god_n do_v begin_v in_o we_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n so_o likewise_o he_o do_v accomplish_v and_o finish_v it_o and_o therefore_o as_o we_o be_v whole_o to_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n our_o election_n vocation_n and_o justification_n so_o also_o our_o 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away_o our_o ethiopian_a blackness_n and_o turn_v our_o spot_a uncleanness_n into_o snowy_a whiteness_n it_o be_v only_o the_o god_n of_o life_n that_o can_v make_v we_o rise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n but_o here_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v that_o if_o sanctification_n be_v whole_o the_o work_n of_o god_n and_o not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n why_o do_v the_o scripture_n exhort_v we_o to_o sanctify_v ourselves_o to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n i_o answer_v that_o though_o sanctification_n be_v whole_o from_o god_n yet_o these_o exhortation_n be_v necessary_a for_o he_o work_v this_o work_n in_o we_o not_o as_o in_o stock_n and_o stone_n but_o as_o in_o reasonable_a creature_n of_o who_o he_o require_v consent_n of_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o the_o beginning_n and_o perfect_v of_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n in_o us._n and_o although_o this_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n be_v his_o work_n likewise_o yet_o these_o exhortation_n to_o godliness_n be_v to_o good_a purpose_n for_o with_o the_o exhortation_n god_n join_v the_o operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o while_o he_o command_v we_o he_o give_v power_n also_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o command_v while_o he_o exhort_v we_o to_o sanctification_n he_o himself_o sanctifi_v we_o with_o his_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o now_o further_o we_o be_v to_o know_v 9.14_o that_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v common_a to_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n it_o be_v 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o heb._n 9.14_o that_o as_o all_o other_o work_v of_o god_n which_o he_o exercise_v towards_o his_o creature_n so_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n likewise_o be_v common_a unto_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n for_o first_o god_n
weakness_n in_o resist_a sin_n and_o inability_n to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o his_o law_n and_o also_o that_o christ_n die_v not_o for_o the_o just_a but_o the_o unjust_a not_o for_o the_o righteous_a but_o for_o the_o sinner_n and_o therefore_o be_v thy_o sin_n never_o so_o many_o yet_o apply_v the_o merit_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n neither_o their_o guilt_n nor_o punishment_n shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o thou_o call_v to_o mind_n also_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o thou_o in_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o obtain_n whereof_o nothing_o be_v require_v of_o thou_o but_o faith_n and_o repentance_n now_o this_o faith_n thou_o have_v already_o and_o this_o repentance_n thou_o may_v have_v hereafter_o when_o thou_o have_v enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n of_o this_o sin_n neither_o do_v repentance_n go_v before_o but_o follow_v the_o commit_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o unless_o thou_o first_o sin_n thou_o have_v no_o cause_n of_o repentance_n nor_o need_n to_o repent_v §_o sect._n 3_o and_o these_o and_o such_o like_a be_v satan_n bait_n temptation_n that_o the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n further_o the_o former_a temptation_n wherewith_o he_o allure_v we_o to_o entangle_v ourselves_o in_o the_o snare_n of_o sin_n into_o which_o we_o be_v more_o ready_a to_o fall_v through_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o natural_o love_v sin_n do_v with_o the_o evil_a motion_n and_o desire_n thereof_o further_o satan_n temptation_n and_o the_o instigation_n of_o the_o world_n which_o prick_v we_o forward_o and_o draw_v we_o on_o into_o the_o steep_a descend_a way_n of_o wickedness_n into_o which_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o run_v headlong_o of_o our_o own_o accord_n partly_o allure_a we_o with_o pleasure_n riches_n and_o worldly_a glory_n the_o desire_a object_n of_o our_o carnal_a desire_n and_o partly_o draw_v we_o with_o evil_a example_n first_o to_o a_o like_n and_o then_o to_o the_o practise_v of_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o see_v commit_v by_o other_o against_o all_o which_o temptation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o arm_v let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n propound_v some_o argument_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v withhold_v from_o fall_v into_o satan_n snare_n of_o sin_n into_o which_o his_o suggestion_n the_o world_n allurement_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n lead_v and_o draw_v we_o and_o then_o be_v hereby_o move_v to_o a_o true_a detestation_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n of_o have_v a_o divorce_n sue_v betwixt_o we_o and_o they_o i_o will_v afterward_o set_v down_o some_o mean_n by_o the_o careful_a use_n whereof_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n and_o preserve_v from_o fall_v into_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o already_o condemn_v in_o our_o judgement_n and_o dislike_n in_o our_o affection_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v persuade_v to_o resist_v sin_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n sort_n the_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o sin_n of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o tie_v we_o to_o holy_a obedience_n in_o the_o band_n of_o love_n the_o other_o bind_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o sin_n with_o the_o cord_n of_o fear_n of_o the_o former_a rank_n be_v these_o and_o such_o like_a holy_a consideration_n us._n the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o gaed_n love_v towards_o us._n first_o we_o be_v to_o set_v before_o we_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o base_a and_o vile_a creature_n altogether_o unworthy_a of_o his_o least_o favour_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o which_o his_o love_n as_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o all_o other_o his_o mercy_n and_o manifold_a benefit_n bestow_v on_o we_o so_o especial_o in_o send_v his_o only_a beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n not_o only_o to_o suffer_v some_o small_a misery_n but_o even_o death_n itself_o yea_o that_o curse_a ignominious_a and_o cruel_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o who_o be_v not_o his_o love_a friend_n or_o faithful_a servant_n but_o oppose_v enemy_n and_o rebellious_a traitor_n who_o have_v renounce_v his_o service_n and_o yield_v ourselves_o as_o slave_n to_o satan_n ready_a to_o do_v his_o will_n see_v therefore_o our_o good_a god_n have_v so_o dear_o love_v we_o who_o be_v altogether_o unworthy_a his_o love_n and_o most_o worthy_a of_o his_o anger_n and_o heavy_a judgement_n o_o why_o shall_v not_o this_o flame_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o kindle_v some_o sparkle_n of_o love_n towards_o he_o again_o who_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o to_o we_o most_o kind_a and_o gracious_a if_o for_o our_o sake_n who_o be_v his_o abject_a enemy_n he_o have_v not_o spare_v his_o own_o son_n but_o give_v he_o to_o die_v for_o we_o shall_v we_o not_o for_o his_o sake_n who_o be_v our_o chief_a friend_n be_v as_o willing_a to_o part_v with_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o kill_v and_o crucify_v all_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n neither_o can_v we_o by_o any_o other_o mean_v so_o clear_o show_v our_o love_n to_o god_n as_o by_o hate_v sin_n which_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n be_v most_o hateful_a and_o odious_a unto_o he_o and_o the_o only_a cause_n which_o make_v he_o abhor_v even_o his_o excellent_a creature_n so_o that_o though_o he_o love_v they_o as_o be_v his_o own_o work_n yet_o he_o detest_v they_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n yea_o so_o odious_a be_v sin_n unto_o our_o righteous_a god_n that_o he_o can_v not_o choose_v but_o punish_v it_o in_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n who_o bear_v our_o transgression_n and_o sustain_v our_o person_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n to_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n he_o give_v it_o a_o mortal_a wound_n even_o through_o the_o body_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o deliver_v he_o to_o be_v crucify_v that_o by_o this_o mean_v he_o may_v also_o kill_v and_o crucify_v our_o corruption_n see_v therefore_o sin_n be_v most_o odious_a and_o detestable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n we_o can_v better_o show_v our_o love_n towards_o he_o which_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v so_o well_o deserve_v than_o by_o hate_v and_o fly_v that_o which_o he_o so_o much_o abhor_v §_o sect._n 5_o second_o 1.4_o the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n benefit_n ephes_n 1.4_o let_v we_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n his_o innumerable_a benefit_n which_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o us._n first_o he_o have_v elect_v we_o unto_o eternal_a life_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a see_v therefore_o he_o have_v make_v special_a choice_n of_o we_o among_o many_o who_o be_v reject_v therefore_o let_v we_o exceed_v other_o in_o a_o holy_a care_n of_o serve_v he_o and_o avoid_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n he_o also_o have_v create_v we_o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o our_o lord_n and_o creator_n 17.28_o act._n 17.28_o and_o therefore_o see_v we_o have_v our_o be_v from_o he_o let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o action_n seek_v his_o glory_n and_o avoid_v sin_n whereby_o he_o be_v dishonour_v yea_o he_o have_v not_o make_v we_o the_o vile_a of_o his_o creature_n but_o reasonable_a man_n according_a to_o his_o own_o image_n and_o likeness_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o deface_v this_o glorious_a workmanship_n with_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o cruel_a bondage_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o give_v his_o son_n to_o be_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n so_o inestimable_a let_v we_o not_o wilful_o again_o make_v ourselves_o the_o bondslave_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n 6.6.8.18_o 1._o cor._n 6.20_o luk._n 1.74.75_o 2._o cor._n 5.15_o rom._n 6.6.8.18_o but_o glorify_v our_o redeemer_n in_o our_o body_n and_o in_o our_o soul_n serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n he_o have_v effectual_o call_v we_o and_o select_v we_o out_o of_o the_o corrupt_a mass_n of_o mankind_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o vocation_n 4.17_o 1._o thess_n 4.17_o for_o god_n have_v not_o call_v we_o unto_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o holiness_n he_o have_v free_o justify_v we_o impute_v unto_o we_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o therefore_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n let_v we_o no_o long_o live_v therein_o but_o now_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o see_v he_o have_v forgive_v much_o let_v we_o also_o love_n much_o labour_v to_o manifest_v our_o love_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o holy_a obedience_n 47._o luk._n 7_o 47._o he_o
himself_o to_o dwell_v in_o and_o then_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o most_o horrible_a indignity_n against_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n to_o profane_v with_o our_o filthy_a sin_n the_o holy_a temple_n of_o his_o most_o holy_a spirit_n and_o to_o make_v they_o more_o fit_a to_o be_v sty_n for_o filthy_a swine_n and_o unclean_a spirit_n than_o mansion_n house_n for_o god_n to_o dwell_v in_o 4.30_o eph._n 4.30_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o vex_v and_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o make_v his_o lodging_n loathsome_a unto_o he_o and_o so_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v we_o drive_v he_o away_o and_o as_o it_o be_v thrust_v he_o out_o of_o door_n if_o not_o by_o violence_n yet_o at_o least_o by_o our_o hard_a and_o uncivil_a entertainment_n yea_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o do_v not_o only_o defile_v but_o even_o destroy_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o thereby_o also_o cast_v ourselves_o headlong_o into_o eternal_a destruction_n 6.17_o 1._o cor._n 6.17_o for_o if_o any_o man_n destroy_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v god_n destroy_v as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 3.16_o if_o therefore_o we_o will_v not_o profane_v god_n temple_n abuse_v his_o glorious_a presence_n vex_v our_o holy_a guest_n destroy_v his_o mansion_n and_o ourselves_o also_o let_v we_o most_o careful_o avoid_v sin_n and_o nourish_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n whole_o submit_v ourselves_o with_o cheerful_a alacrity_n to_o be_v guide_v and_o govern_v by_o his_o direction_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v perfume_v these_o holy_a temple_n with_o the_o odour_n and_o incense_n of_o holy_a obedience_n 2.5_o 1._o pet._n 2.5_o which_o smell_v sweet_o in_o god_n nostril_n will_v move_v he_o to_o dwell_v in_o we_o with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o our_o pilgrimage_n and_o afterward_o to_o transport_v we_o into_o those_o eternal_a mansion_n of_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n where_o we_o shall_v continue_v in_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n for_o evermore_o chap._n v._o of_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o sin_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o sort_n of_o argument_n ground_v upon_o love_n presence_n the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n all-seeing_a wisdom_n and_o all-filling_a presence_n the_o second_o sort_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v withdraw_v from_o commit_v sin_n may_v be_v take_v from_o that_o fear_n and_o reverence_n of_o god_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o every_o one_o of_o we_o unto_o which_o we_o may_v be_v move_v by_o diverse_a effectual_a reason_n as_o first_o by_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n all-seeing_a wisdom_n and_o all-filling_a presence_n whereby_o he_o see_v even_o our_o most_o secret_a thought_n and_o be_v a_o present_a witness_n of_o all_o our_o hide_a action_n for_o this_o be_v remember_v who_o dare_v in_o such_o a_o glorious_a presence_n commit_v that_o wickedness_n which_o he_o know_v hateful_a unto_o he_o before_o who_o he_o commit_v it_o he_o be_v count_v a_o ungracious_a child_n who_o will_v witting_o break_v his_o father_n commandment_n even_o before_o his_o face_n and_o he_o be_v esteem_v a_o desperate_a malefactor_n who_o dare_v presumptuous_o offend_v against_o the_o law_n in_o presence_n of_o his_o judge_n how_o then_o can_v our_o ungracious_a impudency_n and_o desperate_a presumption_n be_v excuse_v who_o dare_v offend_v and_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o presence_n of_o a_o father_n so_o gracious_a and_o of_o a_o judge_n so_o just_a §_o sect._n 2_o second_o justice_n the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n exact_a justice_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n god_n justice_n which_o be_v so_o exact_a that_o rather_o than_o he_o will_v let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a he_o punish_v it_o in_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n if_o therefore_o thou_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o corrupt_v he_o with_o bribe_n nor_o pacify_v he_o with_o fair_a word_n nor_o overcome_v he_o by_o entreaty_n nor_o stop_v the_o course_n of_o justice_n with_o the_o intercession_n of_o friend_n for_o have_v he_o not_o spare_v his_o son_n and_o will_v he_o spare_v his_o servant_n have_v he_o punish_v sin_n in_o his_o own_o child_n and_o will_v he_o wink_v at_o it_o in_o a_o common_a subject_n can_v neither_o the_o entreaty_n nor_o tear_n nor_o groan_n nor_o strong_a cry_n nor_o bloody_a sweat_n of_o his_o best_a belove_a son_n appease_v his_o wrath_n and_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n but_o that_o stand_v in_o our_o place_n he_o must_v needs_o bear_v our_o punishment_n and_o be_v surety_n for_o sinner_n he_o must_v die_v for_o sin_n and_o shall_v they_o who_o be_v the_o principal_n escape_v who_o in_o stead_n of_o plead_v his_o payment_n do_v contemptuous_o refuse_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v tread_v it_o under_o foot_n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o christ_n suffer_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v escape_v and_o pay_v our_o debt_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v require_v at_o our_o hand_n but_o see_v all_o sinner_n have_v not_o their_o part_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n but_o only_o those_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n and_o those_o only_o be_v in_o christ_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n see_v also_o those_o only_o be_v partaker_n of_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o who_o approve_v their_o faith_n by_o the_o lively_a fruit_n thereof_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o those_o only_o do_v true_o repent_v who_o sorrow_n for_o their_o sin_n past_a hate_v their_o present_a corruption_n and_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v god_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n how_o can_v we_o have_v any_o assurance_n that_o god_n justice_n be_v satisfy_v for_o we_o and_o that_o we_o have_v escape_v condemnation_n if_o we_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o obey_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o if_o still_o be_v in_o love_n with_o our_o sin_n we_o resolve_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o our_o course_n of_o wickedness_n §_o sect._n 3_o three_o sinner_n the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n fierce_a anger_n against_o sin_n show_v in_o his_o fearful_a judgment_n execute_v upon_o sinner_n let_v we_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n god_n fierce_a wrath_n conceive_v against_o sin_n and_o his_o fearful_a judgement_n which_o he_o have_v execute_v upon_o sinner_n and_o that_o not_o only_o particular_a man_n but_o also_o whole_a state_n and_o commonwealth_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o general_a deluge_n in_o which_o all_o mankind_n save_v eight_o person_n be_v drown_v the_o destruction_n of_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n by_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n the_o root_n out_o of_o the_o whole_a nation_n of_o the_o canaanite_n the_o rejection_n of_o the_o jew_n the_o overthrow_n and_o utter_v deface_v of_o those_o famous_a church_n of_o the_o corinthian_n galathian_o ephesian_n philippian_n collossian_o thessalonian_o and_o the_o rest_n mention_v in_o the_o revelation_n and_o to_o the_o example_n of_o former_a time_n add_v those_o which_o every_o man_n observe_v in_o his_o own_o experience_n and_o then_o consider_v withal_o that_o the_o cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o execute_v in_o his_o just_a displeasure_n these_o heavy_a judgement_n upon_o mankind_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o sin_n and_o it_o will_v be_v a_o forcible_a reason_n to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o it_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v immutable_a and_o unchangeable_a in_o his_o course_n of_o justice_n and_o he_o hate_v sin_n now_o as_o deadly_a as_o in_o former_a age_n neither_o will_v he_o spare_v we_o more_o than_o other_o if_o we_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n nay_o certain_o as_o our_o sin_n be_v aggravate_v by_o many_o circumstance_n be_v more_o odious_a unto_o he_o so_o will_v the_o lord_n proportionable_o inflict_v more_o heavy_a judgement_n upon_o we_o than_o he_o have_v upon_o other_o who_o sin_n have_v not_o be_v so_o great_a and_o presumptuous_a for_o if_o the_o lord_n give_v we_o now_o extraordinary_a knowledge_n or_o at_o least_o the_o mean_n thereof_o and_o we_o sin_n against_o this_o knowledge_n and_o against_o our_o own_o conscience_n if_o he_o have_v in_o most_o abundant_a measure_n multiply_v his_o mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o we_o hereby_o be_v make_v more_o unkind_a and_o ungrateful_a if_o he_o have_v give_v we_o warning_n by_o innumerable_a example_n of_o his_o heavy_a judgement_n execute_v upon_o other_o in_o former_a time_n and_o in_o our_o own_o day_n yea_o even_o in_o our_o own_o sight_n lay_v heavy_a punishment_n upon_o such_o as_o have_v commit_v no_o other_o sin_n than_o we_o ourselves_o be_v guilty_a of_o and_o yet_o we_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n how_o be_v it_o possible_a but_o that_o we_o shall_v provoke_v god_n fierce_a wrath_n against_o we_o and_o draw_v down_o violent_o upon_o
madness_n to_o think_v that_o we_o can_v preserve_v ourselves_o from_o sin_n and_o yet_o entertain_v all_o occasion_n thereof_o continual_o suffer_v the_o spark_n of_o satan_n temptation_n to_o fall_v as_o it_o be_v into_o the_o tinder_n of_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o he_o who_o be_v incline_v to_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n shall_v contain_v himself_o from_o these_o sin_n if_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o company_n keep_v and_o take_v his_o chief_a delight_n in_o please_v his_o taste_n with_o the_o dainty_a meat_n and_o drink_n or_o that_o he_o who_o be_v choleric_a shall_v refrain_v from_o anger_n and_o yet_o thrust_v himself_o into_o needless_a controversy_n and_o hot_a contention_n or_o for_o he_o that_o be_v lascivious_a to_o abstain_v from_o uncleanness_n and_o yet_o frequent_a unchaste_a company_n read_v wanton_a book_n view_v obscure_a spectacle_n use_v filthy_a communication_n and_o pamper_v himself_o in_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n in_o a_o word_n we_o can_v avoid_v any_o sin_n unless_o we_o also_o flee_v and_o shun_v the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o be_v as_o careful_a and_o watchful_a in_o the_o one_o as_o the_o other_o or_o else_o we_o shall_v most_o certain_o loose_v our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o sin_n the_o second_o mean_n to_o make_v conscience_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n if_o we_o will_v not_o fall_v into_o great_a sin_n we_o must_v also_o make_v conscience_n of_o those_o which_o be_v less_o and_o think_v with_o ourselves_o that_o no_o sin_n be_v small_a see_v the_o least_o deserve_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o everlasting_a death_n otherwise_o if_o we_o willing_o entertain_v even_o small_a corruption_n we_o shall_v at_o length_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o heinous_a transgression_n and_o these_o little_a thief_n be_v let_v in_o will_v in_o time_n set_v wide_o open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o the_o great_a and_o gross_a may_v easy_o enter_v and_o so_o rob_v and_o spoil_v we_o of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n §_o sect._n 3_o three_o guard_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v continual_o to_o stand_v upon_o our_o guard_n let_v we_o continual_o stand_v upon_o our_o guard_n careful_o watch_v over_o our_o own_o heart_n that_o we_o be_v not_o surprise_v at_o unaware_o for_o thousand_o be_v the_o bait_n which_o be_v lay_v to_o entrap_v we_o and_o ten_o thousand_o snare_n do_v satan_n lay_v to_o entangle_v we_o and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o look_v narrow_o to_o our_o way_n and_o to_o be_v always_o as_o ready_a to_o give_v satan_n the_o repulse_n as_o he_o to_o make_v the_o encounter_n and_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o assault_v sin_n it_o will_v most_o sure_o set_v upon_o we_o and_o at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o will_v give_v we_o the_o foil_n if_o we_o only_o lie_v at_o ward_n and_o never_o offer_v blow_n against_o this_o our_o enemy_n therefore_o it_o behoove_v every_o christian_n soldier_n not_o only_o to_o give_v sin_n a_o repulse_n but_o also_o to_o wound_v it_o in_o the_o head_n and_o beat_v it_o down_o that_o it_o may_v not_o again_o assault_v he_o or_o at_o least_o not_o with_o wont_a power_n and_o violence_n and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o he_o have_v many_o enemy_n which_o can_v at_o once_o be_v overcome_v therefore_o he_o be_v to_o labour_v to_o get_v every_o day_n the_o mastery_n of_o some_o sin_n and_o to_o bring_v it_o in_o subjection_n that_o so_o in_o continuance_n of_o time_n he_o may_v vanquish_v all_o and_o obtain_v a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n our_o all_o his_o corruption_n §_o sect._n 4_o four_o if_o we_o will_v not_o fall_v into_o grievous_a sin_n power_n the_o four_o mean_n to_o rest_v on_o god_n assistance_n and_o not_o on_o our_o own_o power_n we_o must_v not_o stand_v in_o our_o own_o power_n nor_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o whole_o rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o god_n promise_a assistance_n for_o if_o once_o we_o rob_v god_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o arrogate_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o victory_n over_o sin_n and_o satan_n unto_o ourselves_o the_o lord_n will_v withdraw_v his_o help_a hand_n and_o leave_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o till_o by_o our_o grievous_a fall_n we_o have_v learn_v to_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o to_o rest_v whole_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n for_o as_o all_o other_o sin_n be_v odious_a unto_o god_n so_o especial_o the_o sin_n of_o pride_n because_o it_o make_v vile_a man_n corrival_n with_o god_n in_o his_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o which_o he_o be_v most_o jealous_a and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n suffer_v even_o his_o own_o child_n to_o fall_v into_o grievous_a sin_n that_o hereby_o they_o may_v be_v humble_v and_o so_o use_v other_o sin_n as_o a_o counterpoison_v to_o cure_v pride_n §_o sect._n 5_o last_o prayer_n this_o sift_n mean_n be_v fervent_a prayer_n see_v we_o stand_v not_o by_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n let_v we_o as_o often_o as_o we_o see_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o aptness_n to_o fall_v have_v our_o recourse_n unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n crave_v his_o aid_n and_o assistance_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n and_o when_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o we_o have_v give_v sin_n the_o foil_n and_o repel_v satan_n suggestion_n let_v we_o remember_v to_o return_v praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o the_o lord_n by_o who_o help_n we_o have_v beat_v back_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o then_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v uphold_v we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n from_o fall_v into_o sin_n or_o if_o we_o do_v fall_v he_o will_v speedy_o raise_v we_o up_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n chap._n vii_o that_o in_o the_o most_o sanctify_a remain_v some_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o satan_n first_o sort_n of_o temptation_n sanctification_n satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o discourage_v the_o christian_a in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n wherewith_o he_o labour_v to_o hinder_v our_o sanctification_n by_o allure_a we_o to_o commit_v sin_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o other_o sort_n whereby_o he_o seek_v to_o discourage_v we_o in_o this_o work_n as_o be_v not_o only_o hard_a and_o difficult_a but_o even_o impossible_a and_o these_o also_o be_v of_o two_o kind_n the_o first_o take_v from_o the_o great_a mass_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n and_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n the_o other_o from_o some_o actual_a sin_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v concern_v the_o first_o he_o thus_o frame_v his_o temptation_n thou_o labour_v much_o will_v he_o say_v and_o tire_v thyself_o in_o attain_v unto_o sanctification_n but_o all_o in_o vain_a for_o do_v thou_o not_o see_v on_o the_o one_o side_n the_o unresistable_a violence_n of_o thy_o natural_a corruption_n which_o continual_o choke_v in_o thou_o all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o forcible_o draw_v thou_o into_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n thy_o small_a measure_n of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n which_o be_v exceed_o stain_v with_o thy_o manifold_a imperfection_n how_o therefore_o can_v such_o weakness_n withstand_v such_o power_n and_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o thy_o feeble_a spirit_n shall_v overcome_v thy_o strong_a flesh_n especial_o see_v it_o be_v assist_v with_o the_o strong_a aide_n of_o the_o puissant_a world_n and_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o innumerable_a devil_n neither_o be_v thou_o vain_o to_o imagine_v that_o god_n will_v enable_v thou_o to_o overcome_v all_o these_o difficulty_n for_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o over_o to_o thy_o own_o weakness_n otherwise_o if_o it_o be_v his_o will_n to_o make_v thou_o one_o of_o his_o holy_a one_o he_o can_v with_o the_o powerful_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n long_o ago_o have_v perfect_o purge_v thou_o from_o all_o thy_o corruption_n and_o give_v unto_o thou_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n see_v then_o it_o be_v impossible_a in_o respect_n of_o thy_o weakness_n and_o thy_o enemy_n power_n to_o accomplish_v this_o work_n which_o thou_o have_v take_v in_o hand_n and_o see_v thou_o have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v strengthen_v thou_o with_o his_o spirit_n which_o thou_o have_v a_o long_a time_n resist_v and_o vex_v by_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o thou_o have_v now_o no_o show_n of_o hope_n to_o effect_v that_o which_o thou_o desire_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v much_o better_o for_o thou_o to_o cease_v strive_v against_o the_o stream_n of_o thy_o corruption_n and_o to_o follow_v the_o natural_a current_n of_o thy_o desire_n for_o when_o thou_o take_v
regenerate_v they_o do_v not_o will_v nor_o yield_v unto_o sin_n and_o though_o they_o consent_v unto_o sin_n yet_o this_o consent_n be_v not_o absolute_a and_o entire_a but_o with_o some_o dislike_n grudge_v and_o resistance_n of_o the_o spiritual_a part_n the_o which_o dislike_n and_o resistance_n though_o sometime_o it_o can_v easy_o be_v discern_v in_o the_o very_a act_n of_o sin_n whereas_o the_o weak_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v violent_o overbear_v through_o the_o violent_a strength_n of_o their_o natural_a corruption_n and_o so_o overshadow_a by_o the_o cloudy_a mist_n which_o their_o unruly_a passion_n cast_v before_o their_o understanding_n that_o they_o can_v at_o all_o perceive_v any_o dislike_n or_o resistance_n against_o the_o temptation_n yet_o after_o the_o sin_n be_v commit_v and_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v again_o reviue_v out_o of_o their_o deadly_a swoon_n then_o do_v they_o hate_v and_o detest_v that_o sin_n which_o before_o seem_v pleasant_a unto_o they_o and_o earnest_o desire_v with_o the_o apostle_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o last_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n do_v not_o speak_v of_o every_o particular_a sin_n commit_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n for_o so_o also_o the_o elect_v offend_v before_o their_o conversion_n but_o of_o a_o general_a and_o malicious_a apostasy_n from_o the_o know_a truth_n and_o a_o scornful_a reject_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n once_o offer_v for_o sin_n so_o that_o the_o sense_n be_v thus_o much_o that_o if_o we_o wilful_o and_o malicious_o sin_n by_o renounce_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n offer_v for_o sin_n we_o can_v hope_v to_o be_v save_v by_o any_o other_o sacrifice_n but_o be_v to_o expect_v judgement_n and_o condemnation_n see_v such_o tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o count_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o testament_n a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o even_o despite_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n as_o he_o explane_v himself_o in_o the_o verse_n follow_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o question_n mercy_n that_o the_o christian_n may_v fall_v into_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o that_o so_o fall_v he_o may_v be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n the_o second_o be_v whether_o the_o christian_n man_n may_v fall_v into_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o if_o he_o do_v whether_o they_o be_v pardonable_a or_o no._n for_o the_o first_o though_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v confess_v that_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a case_n to_o neglect_v god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n because_o of_o his_o long_a suffering_n or_o to_o take_v occasion_n upon_o the_o abundance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v to_o provoke_v he_o continual_o by_o our_o sin_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o a_o true_a christian_n through_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o presumptuous_a sin_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o privilege_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n to_o exempt_v they_o from_o any_o sin_n whatsoever_o but_o that_o either_o before_o or_o after_o their_o conversion_n they_o may_v fall_v into_o it_o save_v only_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n which_o be_v commit_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n moreover_o david_n pray_v the_o lord_n to_o keep_v he_o from_o presumptuous_a sin_n 19.13_o psalm_n 19.13_o and_o that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o reign_v over_o he_o psalm_n 19.13_o where_o first_o he_o show_v that_o of_o himself_o he_o be_v apt_a to_o fall_v into_o such_o sin_n if_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o preserve_v he_o from_o they_o and_o second_o he_o impli_v that_o the_o lord_n may_v for_o good_a cause_n know_v unto_o himself_o suffer_v he_o to_o commit_v these_o sin_n of_o presumption_n and_o therefore_o he_o further_o pray_v that_o if_o he_o shall_v fall_v into_o such_o sin_n it_o will_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o raise_v he_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o he_o so_o that_o it_o appear_v that_o a_o true_a christian_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o sin_n now_o that_o have_v fall_v he_o may_v rise_v again_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o receive_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n it_o be_v likewise_o manifest_a for_o if_o once_o the_o lord_n receive_v we_o into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o child_n than_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n no_o not_o the_o most_o grievous_a sin_n which_o we_o can_v fall_v into_o can_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n 39_o rom._n 8.38_o 39_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.38_o 29._o second_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o every_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n shall_v be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n upon_o true_a repentance_n 12.31.32_o mat._n 12.31.32_o save_v only_o the_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v always_o join_v with_o final_a impenitency_n matth._n 12.31_o 32._o three_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o the_o gospel_n be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a exclude_v no_o fort_n of_o sin_n whatsoever_o so_o they_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o also_o presumptuous_a sinner_n repent_v and_o believe_v be_v assure_v of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n last_o if_o david_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o sin_n than_o david_n also_o may_v repent_v and_o receive_v pardon_n see_v he_o be_v true_o justify_v sanctify_a and_o a_o choose_a vessel_n of_o the_o lord_n elect_v to_o everlasting_a life_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o temptation_n which_o be_v take_v from_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v once_o commit_v willing_o that_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v often_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n willing_o now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o they_o which_o he_o sugge_v unto_o the_o weak_a conscience_n after_o the_o commit_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o sin_n diverse_a time_n upon_o which_o occasion_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_n that_o he_o never_o true_o repent_v otherwise_o he_o will_v never_o again_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n and_o the_o howsoever_o the_o child_n of_o god_n may_v fall_v into_o diverse_a sin_n through_o want_n of_o care_n and_o experience_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o incident_a to_o any_o of_o this_o number_n to_o fall_v again_o and_o again_o into_o the_o same_o wickedness_n after_o they_o have_v have_v warning_n and_o sufficient_a knowledge_n of_o the_o evil_n thereof_o for_o the_o answer_v whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v a_o grievous_a and_o fearful_a case_n to_o be_v thus_o overtake_v and_o to_o be_v so_o besot_v with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n that_o neither_o instruction_n nor_o our_o own_o experience_n can_v make_v we_o to_o see_v the_o evil_n of_o sin_n and_o work_v in_o we_o a_o care_n to_o avoid_v and_o shun_v it_o the_o burn_a child_n as_o the_o proverb_n be_v dread_v the_o fire_n he_o that_o have_v be_v deceive_v and_o thereby_o much_o endamage_v be_v afterward_o more_o wary_a he_o that_o have_v cast_v himself_o into_o any_o grievous_a disease_n through_o some_o unwholesome_a meat_n be_v ever_o after_o more_o careful_a of_o his_o diet_n he_o that_o have_v once_o be_v assault_v by_o his_o enemy_n at_o unaware_o and_o have_v receive_v grisly_a wound_n will_v after_o he_o be_v cure_v go_v better_a arm_a and_o furnish_v that_o he_o may_v not_o again_o be_v overtake_v of_o the_o like_a danger_n and_o therefore_o see_v experience_n of_o all_o other_o evil_n do_v teach_v we_o to_o avoid_v they_o what_o a_o lamentable_a thing_n be_v this_o that_o no_o warning_n will_v make_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o great_a evil_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n that_o have_v drink_v this_o deadly_a poison_n and_o be_v grievous_o sick_a thereof_o in_o our_o conscience_n we_o shall_v be_v recover_v be_v entice_v with_o the_o pleasant_a taste_n thereof_o to_o swallow_v it_o down_o again_o and_o that_o have_v receive_v grievous_a wound_n we_o shall_v after_o take_v no_o better_a heed_n and_o go_v no_o better_o arm_v and_o prepare_v to_o make_v resistance_n but_o for_o want_v of_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n expose_v ourselves_o again_o to_o the_o like_a danger_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o yet_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o sometime_o mercy_n that_o the_o child_n of_o god_n may_v fall_v often_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n and_o yet_o be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n through_o our_o great_a frailty_n and_o corruption_n may_v be_v the_o estate_n of_o a_o true_a christian_n and_o faithful_a servant_n of_o god_n to_o fall_v again_o and_o again_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n neither_o do_v any_o thing_n privilege_v they_o from_o commit_v that_o sin_n again_o which_o they_o have_v once_o commit_v for_o first_o the_o same_o inbred_a corruption_n still_o dwell_v in_o they_o
and_o be_v ready_a again_o to_o give_v they_o the_o foil_n and_o to_o lead_v they_o captive_a into_o the_o same_o sin_n if_o the_o lord_n uphold_v they_o not_o so_o that_o inrespect_n of_o their_o own_o strength_n they_o may_v fall_v again_o as_o in_o former_a time_n second_o the_o same_o cause_n still_o remain_v which_o may_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o leave_v they_o to_o themselves_o and_o suffer_v they_o to_o fall_v namely_o that_o hereby_o they_o may_v be_v more_o humble_v and_o more_o serious_o bewail_v their_o corruption_n that_o they_o may_v more_o earnest_o implore_v his_o mercy_n and_o he_o more_o manifest_a it_o in_o pardon_v their_o sin_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n three_o howsoever_o this_o be_v not_o usual_a with_o the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o fall_v diverse_a time_n into_o a_o sin_n which_o be_v great_a and_o grievous_a yet_o every_o one_o find_v in_o his_o own_o experience_n that_o he_o often_o commit_v such_o sin_n as_o be_v not_o so_o heinous_a through_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n as_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n negligent_o and_o careless_o to_o be_v distract_v with_o wander_a thought_n in_o prayer_n to_o fall_v into_o unjust_a anger_n to_o lie_v and_o use_v idle_a communication_n and_o such_o like_a of_o which_o notwithstanding_o repent_v he_o be_v receive_v unto_o mercy_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o often_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n that_o exclude_v we_o out_o of_o the_o number_n of_o god_n child_n or_o debar_v we_o of_o pardon_n so_o that_o we_o often_o repent_v lay_v hold_v upon_o christ_n with_o a_o lively_a faith_n neither_o do_v the_o scripture_n limit_v and_o restrain_v god_n mereie_v and_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n merit_n to_o the_o pardon_v and_o take_v away_o of_o diverse_a sin_n once_o commit_v but_o extend_v they_o also_o to_o the_o same_o sin_n commit_v diverse_a time_n yea_o to_o all_o sin_n whatsoever_o of_o which_o we_o true_o repent_v chap._n xi_o satan_n temptation_n persuade_v the_o christian_n that_o he_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o answer_v satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o these_o sin_n which_o the_o weak_a christian_n have_v fall_v into_o ghost_n of_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o if_o he_o can_v so_o prevail_v than_o he_o will_v false_o accuse_v they_o of_o those_o sin_n which_o they_o never_o commit_v and_o especial_o of_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n take_v advantage_n of_o their_o ignorance_n that_o so_o he_o may_v plunge_v they_o into_o desperation_n and_o utter_o discourage_v they_o from_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n the_o which_o his_o temptation_n be_v so_o usual_a and_o common_a that_o there_o be_v scarce_o any_o who_o be_v exercise_v in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n if_o they_o be_v convert_v unto_o god_n out_o of_o their_o ignorance_n who_o he_o do_v not_o encounter_v with_o this_o weapon_n for_o as_o much_o therefore_o as_o ignorance_n be_v the_o chief_a ground_n of_o this_o temptation_n therefore_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v ourselves_o against_o it_o be_v to_o know_v what_o this_o sin_n be_v which_o if_o we_o once_o understand_v there_o be_v no_o danger_n of_o be_v foil_v in_o this_o assault_n be_v what_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v a_o general_a denial_n and_o oppugn_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o all_o religion_n of_o which_o the_o understanding_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v persuade_v and_o convict_v proceed_v from_o a_o obstinate_a will_n and_o purpose_a malice_n against_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n the_o which_o sin_n be_v commit_v of_o two_o sort_n of_o man_n first_o of_o those_o who_o have_v make_v profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o afterward_o become_v apostate_n not_o from_o some_o part_n only_o but_o from_o all_o religion_n condemn_v blaspheme_a and_o persecute_v as_o heretical_a and_o impious_a that_o truth_n which_o before_o they_o profess_v and_o of_o which_o they_o be_v persuade_v and_o thus_o do_v hymeneus_n and_o alexander_n sin_n 1.20_o 1._o tim._n 1.20_o of_o who_o paul_n speak_v 1._o tim._n 1.20_o second_o of_o those_o who_o be_v never_o professor_n thereof_o martyr_n matth._n 12.24.31_o steven_n gardner_n see_v his_o story_n in_o the_o book_n of_o martyr_n who_o conscience_n notwithstanding_o be_v convict_v of_o that_o truth_n which_o they_o do_v oppugn_v a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n matth._n 12.24.31_o and_o in_o many_o of_o the_o learned_a papist_n in_o these_o day_n who_o malicious_o deny_v and_o persecute_v that_o truth_n which_o they_o know_v and_o be_v convict_v of_o §_o sect._n 2_o hereby_o therefore_o it_o appear_v that_o not_o every_o grievous_a sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n sin_n how_o to_o distinguish_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o other_o sin_n for_o thus_o david_n offend_v who_o be_v a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n nor_o every_o deny_v of_o the_o know_a truth_n if_o it_o proceed_v from_o fear_n and_o infirmity_n and_o not_o from_o malice_n and_o obstinate_a rebellion_n for_o thus_o peter_n sin_v in_o deny_v his_o master_n nor_o all_o kind_n of_o oppose_v and_o persecute_v of_o the_o truth_n if_o it_o be_v not_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n but_o upon_o blindness_n and_o ignorance_n for_o thus_o paul_n offend_v before_o his_o conversion_n 1.13_o 1._o tim._n 1.13_o as_o appear_v 1._o tim._n 1.13_o and_o many_o of_o the_o jew_n who_o crucify_v christ_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n testify_v 3.17_o act._n 3.17_o act._n 3.17_o nor_o all_o malicious_a oppose_v against_o every_o know_a truth_n but_o of_o the_o truth_n in_o general_a and_o all_o true_a religion_n for_o this_o sin_n be_v a_o universal_a apostasy_n from_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o not_o only_o a_o defection_n from_o some_o particular_a point_n thereof_o so_o that_o though_o a_o man_n sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n through_o infirmity_n and_o not_o of_o malice_n though_o he_o deny_v the_o truth_n through_o fear_n and_o weakness_n though_o he_o persecute_v it_o through_o blindness_n and_o ignorance_n though_o he_o witting_o oppose_v against_o and_o willing_o persecute_v some_o particular_a point_n thereof_o and_o yet_o hold_v and_o profess_v the_o general_a howsoever_o he_o have_v most_o heinous_o offend_v yet_o he_o have_v not_o commit_v this_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o exclude_v from_o repentance_n nor_o upon_o his_o repentance_n from_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n whereby_o it_o manifest_o appear_v that_o these_o poor_a christian_n which_o labour_n under_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n be_v mere_o delude_v by_o satan_n false_a suggestion_n and_o gross_o abuse_v through_o their_o own_o ignorance_n when_o as_o he_o make_v they_o believe_v that_o they_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o let_v such_o know_v to_o their_o comfort_n that_o so_o long_o as_o they_o will_v not_o commit_v this_o sin_n or_o fear_v lest_o they_o have_v already_o fall_v into_o it_o they_o be_v as_o yet_o most_o free_a from_o it_o see_v it_o be_v not_o do_v of_o infirmity_n or_o at_o unaware_o but_o upon_o a_o malicious_a will_n clear_a knowledge_n and_o settle_a resolution_n §_o sect._n 3_o but_o here_o the_o poor_a christian_n be_v ready_a to_o complain_v that_o he_o be_v continual_o trouble_v with_o impious_a thought_n suggestion_n of_o impious_a and_o blasphemous_a suggestion_n and_o horrible_a blasphemy_n against_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o fear_v to_o be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n i_o answer_v as_o before_o that_o see_v these_o thought_n be_v a_o trouble_n unto_o he_o and_o see_v he_o fear_v to_o commit_v this_o sin_n thereby_o it_o be_v 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