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we_o true_o fear_v god_n gen._n 22.13_o 2._o obedience_n be_v always_o join_v with_o recompense_n god_n reward_v it_o to_o the_o full_a who_o be_v a_o most_o rich_a paymaster_n no_o man_n shall_v serve_v he_o for_o nought_o psal_n 19.11_o 3._o if_o we_o harken_v unto_o he_o he_o will_v hearken_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o be_v not_o backward_o to_o serve_v he_o he_o will_v not_o be_v behind_o hand_n to_o serve_v we_o isa_n 58.9_o 4._o they_o be_v to_o be_v obey_v that_o have_v no_o absolute_a authority_n but_o be_v themselves_o under_o the_o authority_n of_o other_o much_o more_o ought_v the_o lord_n himself_o to_o be_v obey_v who_o be_v above_o all_o and_o all_o under_o he_o thus_o from_o the_o less_o to_o the_o great_a do_v the_o centurion_n reason_n matth._n 8.8_o 9_o 5._o the_o rechabite_v obey_v jonadab_n their_o father_n and_o receive_v a_o blessing_n for_o their_o obedience_n jer._n 35.8_o 13_o 14._o shall_v we_o make_v less_o account_n of_o god_n if_o we_o have_v give_v reverence_n to_o the_o father_n of_o our_o flesh_n shall_v we_o not_o much_o rather_o be_v in_o subjection_n to_o the_o father_n of_o spirit_n and_o live_v heb._n 12.9_o 6._o there_o be_v a_o special_a relation_n between_o god_n and_o his_o people_n the_o subject_n owe_v obedience_n to_o his_o prince_n the_o servant_n to_o his_o master_n the_o child_n to_o his_o father_n god_n be_v all_o in_o all_o he_o be_v our_o king_n we_o his_o subject_n he_o be_v our_o master_n we_o his_o servant_n he_o be_v our_o father_n we_o his_o child_n mal._n 1.6_o reason_n to_o enforce_v we_o to_o be_v careful_a how_o we_o hear_v viz._n 1._o because_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o not_o of_o any_o mortal_a man_n 1_o thess_n 2.13_o 2._o because_o not_o one_o jot_n or_o tittle_n of_o this_o word_n shall_v go_v unfulfil_v mat._n 5.18_o 3._o it_o become_v the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o of_o death_n unto_o deep_a condemnation_n 2_o cor._n 2.16_o 4._o the_o word_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o god_n do_v use_v to_o save_v those_o that_o be_v he_o rom._n 1.16_o 5._o because_o it_o be_v four_o to_o one_o whether_o we_o hear_v as_o we_o ought_v for_o 1._o some_o hear_v but_o understand_v not_o 2._o some_o hear_v and_o understand_v but_o affect_v it_o not_o 3._o other_o hear_v understand_v and_o affect_v the_o word_n yet_o practise_v not_o 4._o and_o of_o many_o hearer_n but_o few_o good_a luke_n 8._o mat._n 13._o 6._o because_o without_o profitable_a hear_n when_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o we_o be_v damn_v heb._n 2.1_o 2_o 3._o &_o 12.25_o 7._o without_o this_o we_o neither_o love_n god_n nor_o know_v he_o without_o both_o which_o we_o can_v be_v save_v joh._n 14.23_o &_o 1_o joh._n 4.6_o 8._o because_o this_o word_n preach_v leave_v we_o without_o excuse_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n joh._n 15.22_o 9_o if_o we_o hear_v as_o we_o ought_v god_n accept_v of_o we_o and_o prefer_v we_o above_o all_o other_o people_n exod._n 19.5_o 10._o without_o careful_a and_o profitable_a hear_n we_o can_v never_o attain_v to_o save_a faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v save_v rom._n 10._o take_v heed_n how_o you_o hear_v be_v often_o in_o the_o mouth_n of_o our_o saviour_n and_o must_v be_v always_o in_o the_o ear_n of_o such_o as_o will_v hear_v well_o this_o caution_n do_v the_o wiseman_n give_v eccl._n 5.1_o take_v heed_n unto_o thy_o foot_n when_o thou_o enterest_n into_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o hear_v then_o to_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n that_o we_o may_v therefore_o come_v prepare_v to_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o be_v humble_v for_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o purge_v our_o heart_n of_o sinful_a affection_n pray_v for_o a_o right_a disposition_n and_o meditate_v upon_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o word_n and_o our_o own_o need_n thereof_o for_o we_o be_v natural_o blind_a the_o word_n be_v a_o light_n send_v from_o heaven_n to_o enlighten_v we_o in_o our_o darkness_n we_o be_v assault_v by_o many_o potent_a enemy_n the_o word_n be_v a_o sword_n to_o defend_v we_o we_o be_v in_o poverty_n and_o want_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n it_o be_v a_o precious_a treasure_n to_o enrich_v we_o if_o we_o decay_v in_o holiness_n it_o be_v food_n to_o nourish_v we_o we_o be_v become_v filthy_a and_o pollute_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n it_o be_v a_o sweet_a savour_n to_o perfume_v we_o salt_n to_o season_v we_o it_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n who_o scorn_v this_o pearl_n so_o precious_o divine_a have_v lose_v the_o name_n of_o man_n christ_n call_v they_o swine_n 7.6_o mat._n 7.6_o some_o bolt_n their_o ear_n and_o will_v not_o hear_v god_n call_n other_o will_v hear_v but_o practice_n nought_o at_o all_o the_o one_o incur_v the_o guilt_n of_o self-exclusion_n the_o other_a listen_v to_o their_o own_o confusion_n will_v thou_o be_v save_v lose_v man_n lo_o here_o be_v that_o word_n that_o kill_v or_o cure_v a_o balsam_n or_o a_o sword_n it_o be_v as_o thou_o do_v apply_v it_o believe_v it_o say_v and_o live_v it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o faith_n chap._n ii_o §._o 1._o sacrament_n sacrament_n be_v sacred_a sign_n and_o seal_n set_v before_o our_o eye_n and_o ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o cause_n that_o he_o may_v declare_v and_o seal_v by_o they_o the_o promise_v of_o his_o gospel_n unto_o we_o which_o be_v that_o he_o give_v free_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o life_n everlasting_a not_o only_o to_o all_o in_o general_n but_o to_o every_o one_o in_o particular_a that_o believe_v for_o that_o only_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o accomplish_v upon_o the_o cross_n i_o say_v they_o be_v sacred_a sign_n and_o seal_n object_n to_o our_o eye_n ordain_v and_o institute_v of_o god_n that_o by_o they_o he_o may_v the_o more_o declare_v and_o seal_v the_o promise_n of_o his_o gospel_n unto_o we_o now_o a_o sign_n and_o a_o seal_n differ_v one_o from_o another_o as_o a_o general_a thing_n from_o a_o thing_n more_o special_a for_o every_o seal_n be_v a_o sign_n but_o not_o every_o sign_n a_o seal_n a_o seal_n certifi_v and_o confirm_v a_o thing_n a_o sign_n only_o show_v sacrament_n therefore_o serve_v in_o the_o same_o stead_n that_o pledge_n do_v for_o both_o they_o signify_v that_o there_o be_v something_o promise_v unto_o we_o and_o withal_o they_o assure_v and_o confirm_v the_o same_o unto_o we_o in_o regard_n whereof_o it_o be_v add_v that_o they_o be_v seal_n so_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v that_o the_o sign_n be_v understand_v corporal_o that_o the_o thing_n signify_v must_v be_v take_v spiritual_o and_o that_o the_o visible_a thing_n be_v not_o the_o signify_v thing_n but_o only_a sign_n and_o pledge_n of_o they_o believer_n under_o the_o gospel_n have_v only_o two_o sacrament_n or_o sign_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o be_v baptism_n succeed_a circumcision_n and_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n prefigure_v by_o the_o paschal_n lamb_n and_o both_o these_o preach_v faith_n that_o to_o our_o outward_a sense_n which_o the_o gospel_n do_v to_o our_o understanding_n be_v sacramental_a rite_n ordain_v of_o god_n in_o the_o church_n to_o be_v adjoin_v to_o the_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n that_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n make_v therein_o may_v be_v confirm_v in_o we_o more_o and_o more_o for_o christ_n commit_v the_o office_n of_o administer_a the_o sacrament_n to_o they_o alone_o to_o who_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o word_n be_v commit_v without_o the_o which_o the_o sacrament_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v administer_v for_o they_o be_v seal_n of_o it_o and_o the_o end_n both_o of_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n be_v to_o lead_v our_o
our_o own_o righteousness_n 6._o malice_n and_o thirst_v after_o revenge_n when_o injury_n have_v be_v offer_v we_o to_o prevent_v and_o avoid_v which_o we_o must_v consider_v 1._o how_o much_o the_o lord_n have_v forgive_v we_o for_o christ_n sake_n 2._o that_o both_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o all_o holy_a man_n have_v forgive_v and_o pray_v for_o their_o enemy_n the_o devil_n alone_o be_v a_o implacable_a enemy_n 3._o that_o the_o way_n of_o grace_n be_v thus_o stop_v up_o and_o consequent_o the_o way_n of_o glory_n the_o thanksgiving_n of_o this_o petition_n be_v for_o illumination_n to_o see_v our_o sin_n for_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o blindeness_n spiritual_n expel_v for_o sanctification_n to_o turn_v we_o from_o sin_n for_o hard_a heart_n mollify_v and_o for_o the_o extreme_n and_o bar_n of_o grace_n despair_n and_o presumption_n remove_v for_o justification_n to_o deliver_v we_o by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o sin_n for_o love_n abound_v where_o offence_n against_o we_o abound_v and_o for_o malice_n banish_v and_o purge_v out_o of_o we_o that_o howsoever_o we_o sustain_v many_o grievous_a wrong_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o man_n yet_o be_v we_o content_v yea_o cheerful_o willing_a to_o forgive_v they_o all_o even_o as_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n have_v forgive_v we_o the_o moral_a law_n do_v to_o obedience_n bind_v the_o universal_a race_n of_o all_o mankind_n which_o not_o perform_v by_o we_o we_o must_v endure_v the_o penal_a statute_n of_o the_o forfeiture_n '_o less_o he_o who_o as_o our_o bless_a surety_n stand_v cancel_v the_o obligation_n with_o his_o blood_n this_o for_o the_o faithful_n do_v it_o be_v now_o our_o part_n to_o cancel_v to_o remit_v with_o all_o our_o heart_n other_o their_o debt_n that_o we_o for_o we_o never_o may_v be_v call_v to_o account_v at_o the_o grand_a audit-day_n §._o 10._o and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a this_o petition_n in_o order_n be_v immediate_o subjoin_v after_o the_o other_o crave_v the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n to_o teach_v we_o that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o only_a care_n of_o christian_n to_o seek_v to_o have_v sin_n pardon_v but_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v earnest_o to_o strive_v against_o and_o resist_v it_o the_o christian_a man_n life_n be_v a_o continual_a warfare_n so_o that_o there_o be_v two_o petition_n for_o the_o soul_n but_o one_o for_o the_o body_n teach_v we_o that_o our_o care_n for_o the_o estate_n spiritual_n aught_o to_o be_v double_a to_o our_o care_n for_o thing_n temporal_a lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n but_o etc._n etc._n that_o be_v suffer_v we_o not_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o our_o power_n or_o so_o that_o either_o we_o sin_n or_o whole_o revolt_v from_o thou_o but_o strengthen_v we_o in_o our_o temptation_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a as_o the_o cause_n thereof_o wherein_o we_o pray_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v carry_v away_o by_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n or_o the_o devil_n to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n but_o that_o he_o will_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o evil_n of_o all_o temptation_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n which_o we_o can_v bear_v so_o augustine_n redeem_v we_o from_o evil_a that_o we_o be_v not_o carry_v by_o temptation_n so_o calvin_n and_o we_o pray_v thus_o not_o that_o we_o may_v always_o be_v free_a which_o can_v be_v but_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v overwhelm_v overcome_v and_o make_v subject_a to_o temptation_n when_o we_o be_v by_o they_o assault_v but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a that_o be_v withdraw_v not_o thy_o grace_n from_o we_o leave_v we_o not_o to_o our_o own_o lust_n neither_o deliver_v we_o over_o to_o satan_n to_o be_v harden_v but_o in_o all_o assault_n stand_v thou_o by_o we_o that_o our_o faith_n may_v not_o fail_v and_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o evil_a both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n so_o that_o the_o meaning_n hereof_o may_v be_v this_o o_o lord_n we_o be_v every_o way_n subject_n to_o temptation_n and_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o deserve_v to_o be_v leave_v therein_o to_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n and_o to_o the_o power_n of_o our_o own_o corruption_n yet_o we_o beseech_v thou_o not_o to_o forsake_v we_o in_o any_o temptation_n but_o give_v a_o happy_a issue_n thereto_o still_o uphold_v we_o by_o thy_o grace_n now_o here_o we_o must_v observe_v that_o god_n be_v say_v to_o lead_v a_o man_n into_o temptation_n only_o as_o temptation_n be_v a_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o only_o by_o permission_n leave_v the_o party_n to_o himself_o and_o satan_n malice_n for_o some_o former_a transgression_n for_o god_n tempt_v no_o man_n to_o destroy_v he_o or_o to_o cause_v he_o to_o sin_n but_o to_o try_v and_o exercise_v his_o grace_n in_o he_o wherefore_o this_o petition_n which_o christ_n teach_v we_o speak_v not_o simple_o of_o all_o trial_n and_o manifestation_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o godliness_n unto_o which_o david_n offer_v himself_o of_o his_o own_o accord_n psal_n 26._o for_o god_n tempt_v not_o to_o evil_a but_o man_n when_o he_o be_v tempt_v be_v tempt_v by_o his_o own_o evil_a concupiscence_n jam._n 1.13_o 14._o the_o word_n themselves_o contain_v one_o only_a petition_n though_o some_o have_v think_v otherwise_o consist_v of_o two_o part_n 1._o the_o petition_n itself_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n or_o a_o petition_n of_o delivery_n from_o a_o particular_a future_a evil_n 2._o the_o exposition_n thereof_o more_o general_a for_o delivery_n from_o all_o as_o well_o present_a as_o future_a evil_n there_o be_v two_o cause_n of_o temptation_n and_o consequent_o two_o sort_n thereof_o 1._o from_o god_n for_o the_o trial_n of_o our_o faith_n godliness_n hope_v patience_n constancy_n and_o obedience_n by_o the_o cross_n so_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v tempt_v abraham_n joseph_n job_n and_o david_n this_o be_v good_a and_o holy_a when_o as_o god_n tempt_v a_o man_n which_o be_v a_o action_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o prove_v and_o tri_v man_n to_o make_v manifest_a unto_o man_n himself_o and_o unto_o other_o what_o be_v in_o his_o heart_n for_o god_n know_v well_o enough_o before_o he_o tri_v he_o this_o be_v call_v good_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o author_n which_o be_v god_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o end_n which_o be_v the_o good_a of_o his_o servant_n and_o this_o we_o here_o pray_v not_o against_o 2._o by_o the_o devil_n our_o flesh_n and_o wicked_a man_n which_o be_v every_o solicit_n to_o sin_n which_o solicit_v itself_o be_v also_o sin_n this_o be_v evil_a be_v a_o wicked_a motion_n allurement_n or_o persuasion_n arise_v partly_o from_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o partly_o from_o the_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n whereby_o man_n be_v provoke_v to_o sin_n against_o god_n in_o the_o transgression_n of_o some_o commandment_n now_o by_o nature_n man_n be_v prone_a to_o be_v tempt_v gen._n 31._o sin_n be_v a_o deceitful_a tempter_n heb._n 3.13_o and_o satan_n be_v a_o subtle_a cruel_a and_o diligent_a tempter_n 1_o pet._n 5.8_o and_o this_o be_v that_o we_o pray_v against_o in_o this_o petition_n temptation_n be_v of_o divers_a sort_n viz._n 1._o whereby_o god_n tri_v man_n 1_o king_n 10.11_o search_v into_o his_o heart_n whether_o by_o affliction_n or_o otherwise_o for_o reason_n best_o know_v unto_o himself_o 2._o whereby_o man_n tempt_v god_n as_o by_o murmur_v and_o refuse_v to_o believe_v and_o to_o rest_v on_o his_o providence_n without_o see_v evident_a present_a sign_n of_o his_o goodness_n seek_v after_o new_a miracle_n trust_v in_o outward_a mean_n prescribe_v god_n a_o time_n or_o manner_n of_o deliverance_n impatient_a at_o his_o correction_n adventure_v upon_o needless_a apparent_a danger_n without_o warrant_n or_o burden_v the_o faithful_a with_o vain_a and_o needless_a tradition_n 3._o whereby_o man_n tempt_v man_n seek_v to_o circumvent_v he_o by_o try_v he_o with_o politic_a device_n thus_o the_o pharisee_n be_v say_v to_o have_v tempt_v christ_n mat._n 22.18_o 4._o whereby_o man_n tempt_v himself_o his_o corrupt_a heart_n allure_a and_o draw_v he_o to_o sin_n jam._n 1.14_o 5._o whereby_o the_o devil_n tempt_v man_n and_o provoke_v he_o to_o sin_n from_o these_o two_o last_o temptation_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n that_o be_v corrupt_a and_o evil_a motion_n of_o the_o mind_n we_o desire_v here_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o three_o we_o pray_v to_o be_v keep_v in_o the_o four_o petition_n from_o the_o second_o in_o the_o second_o petition_n from_o the_o first_o we_o pray_v not_o to_o be_v keep_v but_o rather_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v try_v we_o and_o use_v all_o mean_n he_o see_v best_o to_o
we_o present_o fall_v a_o commit_v the_o contrary_a vice_n hope_n be_v a_o sure_a and_o certain_a expectation_n of_o everlasting_a life_n hope_n hope_n free_o to_o be_v give_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o of_o a_o mitigation_n or_o assuagement_n of_o present_a evil_n and_o of_o a_o deverance_n from_o the_o same_o evil_n of_o this_o life_n and_o a_o expectation_n and_o look_v for_o all_o blessing_n necessary_a unto_o salvation_n according_a to_o the_o counsel_n and_o will_n of_o god_n which_o hope_n spring_v from_o faith_n for_o it_o be_v a_o expectation_n of_o such_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v as_o god_n have_v promise_v and_o faith_n believe_v in_o expectation_n especial_o consist_v the_o very_a nature_n of_o hope_n rom._n 8.24_o if_o we_o hope_v we_o wait_v the_o proper_a object_n of_o hope_n consist_v in_o good_a thing_n herein_o it_o differ_v from_o fear_n these_o good_a thing_n be_v not_o past_a nor_o present_a but_o to_o come_v neither_o be_v nor_o have_v be_v see_v for_o hope_v 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acknowledgement_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o way_n to_o prevail_v for_o unless_o the_o holy_a ghost_n kindle_v this_o fire_n of_o love_n in_o we_o from_o heaven_n we_o shall_v no_o more_o have_v it_o then_o cold_a water_n be_v able_a to_o heat_v itself_o though_o the_o preacher_n speak_v with_o the_o tongue_n of_o angel_n yet_o shall_v we_o not_o be_v bring_v to_o love_v the_o lord_n till_o he_o show_v himself_o to_o we_o till_o he_o open_v the_o cloud_n and_o show_v we_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n it_o be_v moses_n his_o prayer_n show_v i_o thy_o glory_n that_o be_v thy_o excellency_n which_o be_v exceed_o glorious_a moses_n ask_v not_o this_o to_o no_o purpose_n to_o satisfy_v his_o fancy_n for_o then_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o have_v hear_v he_o but_o that_o by_o the_o better_a know_v the_o lord_n he_o may_v love_v he_o the_o more_o for_o a_o principal_a mean_n to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o indeed_o 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in_o a_o certain_a holy_a reconciliation_n be_v make_v one_o with_o god_n and_o be_v keep_v in_o his_o love_n and_o fear_v that_o at_o length_n they_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o heavenly_a glory_n and_o of_o bless_a life_n and_o though_o all_o grant_n that_o to_o be_v the_o true_a religion_n which_o have_v be_v deliver_v by_o god_n himself_o yet_o which_o may_v be_v that_o religion_n deliver_v from_o above_o will_v never_o be_v agree_v on_o among_o man_n till_o our_o lord_n jesus_n return_v to_o judgement_n decide_v the_o controversy_n now_o we_o must_v not_o understand_v this_o fear_n to_o be_v a_o servile_a fear_n arise_v from_o a_o knowledge_n and_o a_o accuse_v of_o sin_n and_o from_o a_o feel_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o anger_n against_o sin_n and_o be_v a_o shun_v and_o hatred_n of_o god_n and_o punishment_n not_o of_o sin_n and_o be_v so_o much_o the_o great_a how_o much_o the_o more_o certain_a expectation_n there_o be_v of_o everlasting_a damnation_n and_o 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fear_n for_o what_o fear_n be_v due_a to_o man_n be_v due_a to_o he_o only_o in_o and_o for_o the_o lord_n who_o image_n he_o bear_v more_o eminent_o by_o virtue_n of_o some_o authority_n or_o dignity_n pertain_v to_o he_o which_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v and_o the_o extent_n of_o this_o filial_a fear_n of_o god_n be_v so_o large_a as_o without_o it_o other_o holy_a duty_n can_v be_v well_o perform_v yea_o the_o whole_a worship_n of_o god_n be_v often_o comprise_v under_o it_o thus_o mat._n 4.10_o christ_n express_v the_o text_n deut._n 6.13_o and_o thus_o mat._n 15.9_o christ_n express_v the_o text_n isa_n 29.13_o the_o vice_n contrary_a to_o the_o virtue_n in_o general_a contain_v in_o this_o commandment_n
4._o that_o he_o be_v just_a to_o leave_v my_o wicked_a way_n and_o to_o restrain_v myself_o from_o sin_n 5._o that_o he_o be_v merciful_a to_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o repentance_n 6._o that_o he_o be_v omnipresent_v to_o carry_v myself_o as_o in_o his_o presence_n 7._o that_o he_o be_v omniscient_a to_o keep_v my_o heart_n upright_o before_o he_o continual_o 8._o that_o he_o be_v infinite_a to_o stand_v in_o awe_n reverence_n and_o fear_n of_o he_o the_o vice_n repugnant_a unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n viz._n 1._o atheism_n which_o be_v the_o acknowledgement_n of_o no_o god_n 2._o ignorance_n or_o not_o know_v the_o true_a god_n and_o his_o will._n 3._o error_n conceive_v or_o false_a imagination_n and_o opinion_n of_o he_o 4._o profaneness_n which_o be_v a_o regardlesness_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o special_a service_n 5._o magic_n sorcery_n or_o witchcraft_n in_o such_o as_o desire_v the_o help_n of_o it_o as_o well_o as_o in_o those_o who_o use_v it_o 6._o superstition_n soothsay_v observation_n of_o dream_n divination_n sign_n and_o prediction_n or_o foretellingof_n wizard_n 7._o all_o trust_n or_o confidence_n repose_v in_o the_o creature_n 8._o idolatry_n whether_o inward_a when_o another_o be_v worship_v then_o that_o one_o true_a god_n or_o when_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n be_v give_v unto_o creature_n by_o pray_v unto_o they_o trust_v in_o they_o or_o set_v the_o heart_n upon_o they_o which_o kind_n do_v proper_o belong_v unto_o this_o first_o commandment_n or_o outward_a when_o though_o the_o true_a god_n be_v worship_v yet_o after_o another_o manner_n than_o god_n himself_o have_v prescribe_v 9_o the_o contempt_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o know_v those_o thing_n of_o god_n which_o be_v true_a but_o not_o to_o be_v move_v thereby_o to_o love_v he_o be_v all_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o east_n in_o one_o comprise_v can_v thou_o discourse_v with_o solomon_n from_o th'isop_n to_o the_o cedar_n or_o of_o aught_o in_o heaven_n earth_n hell_n can_v thou_o foresee_v a_o thought_n and_o so_o prevent_v it_o or_o by_o strength_n of_o brain_n when_o it_o be_v think_v argument_n it_o back_o again_o have_v thou_o all_o art_n and_o science_n refine_v can_v join_v east_n to_o west_n or_o divide_v the_o wind_n be_v it_o thou_o for_o wisdom_n the_o world_n nurse_n or_o school_n and_o know_v not_o god_n thou_o be_v it_o a_o damn_v fool._n §._o 2._o of_o faith_n or_o trust_n in_o god_n the_o second_o duty_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n be_v to_o trust_v in_o the_o only_a true_a god_n and_o in_o he_o alone_o to_o put_v all_o trust_n and_o confidence_n psal_n 20.8_o this_o be_v faith_n by_o which_o whosoever_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n the_o same_o be_v elect_v call_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o shall_v be_v glorify_v joh._n 3.36_o &_o 5.24_o by_o this_o faith_n be_v not_o mean_v a_o historical_a faith_n as_o to_o know_v and_o think_v all_o those_o thing_n to_o be_v true_a which_o be_v manifest_v from_o above_o either_o by_o voice_n or_o by_o vision_n or_o by_o any_o other_o manner_n of_o revelation_n and_o be_v teach_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n and_o thus_o to_o be_v persuade_v of_o they_o for_o the_o asseveration_n and_o testimony_n of_o god_n himself_o firm_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o those_o thing_n contain_v in_o the_o scripture_n for_o the_o authority_n of_o god_n that_o speak_v they_o which_o faith_n be_v good_a in_o itself_o but_o make_v ill_o yea_o sin_n by_o they_o that_o can_v apply_v it_o thus_o simon_n magus_n be_v say_v to_o have_v believe_v act_v 13._o by_o this_o faith_n be_v not_o mean_v a_o temporary_a faith_n as_o to_o assent_v unto_o the_o heavenly_a doctrine_n which_o be_v deliver_v by_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n to_o profess_v it_o and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o knowledge_n thereof_o and_o to_o glory_n therein_o for_o a_o time_n yet_o not_o for_o any_o feel_n of_o god_n grace_n towards_o they_o but_o for_o other_o cause_n whatsoever_o and_o therefore_o without_o any_o true_a conversion_n and_o final_a perseverance_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o that_o doctrine_n for_o this_o kind_n of_o faith_n be_v lead_v as_o in_o a_o string_n with_o the_o commodity_n of_o this_o world_n and_o with_o they_o do_v live_v and_o die_v by_o this_o faith_n be_v not_o mean_v the_o faith_n of_o work_a miracle_n which_o be_v a_o special_a gift_n of_o work_a miracle_n that_o be_v a_o certain_a persuasion_n spring_v from_o a_o especial_a revelation_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n whereby_o a_o man_n firm_o resolve_v that_o some_o extraordinary_a or_o miraculous_a work_n and_o contrary_a to_o nature_n shall_v come_v to_o pass_v by_o god_n power_n which_o he_o have_v foretell_v and_o will_v have_v to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n 1_o cor._n 13.2_o which_o faith_n so_o flourish_v in_o the_o primitive_a church_n cease_v in_o those_o day_n for_o that_o the_o doctrine_n be_v now_o sufficient_o confirm_v so_o sufficient_o indeed_o as_o he_o that_o will_v not_o now_o believe_v without_o a_o miracle_n may_v stand_v for_o a_o wonder_n himself_o but_o by_o this_o faith_n be_v mean_v justify_v faith_n wrought_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o elect_a by_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n ground_v on_o god_n promise_n whereby_o we_o do_v undoubted_o believe_v that_o god_n have_v free_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n apply_v christ_n jesus_n in_o particular_a to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n from_o this_o faith_n god_n people_n can_v never_o final_o and_o total_o fall_v away_o howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v sometime_o shake_v obscure_v and_o eclipse_v so_o as_o it_o may_v not_o so_o manifest_o appear_v at_o one_o time_n as_o at_o another_o and_o this_o faith_n be_v incident_a only_o to_o the_o elect_n act_v 13.48_o for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a grace_n of_o god_n whereby_o man_n be_v ingraft_v unto_o christ_n and_o thereby_o become_v one_o with_o christ_n and_o christ_n one_o with_o he_o eph._n 3.17_o by_o this_o faith_n in_o christ_n we_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n so_o as_o it_o be_v satisfaction_n for_o we_o and_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n a_o special_a grace_n or_o habit_n infuse_v into_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o believe_v not_o only_o that_o the_o messiah_n be_v offer_v unto_o we_o but_o also_o to_o take_v and_o receive_v he_o as_o a_o lord_n and_o saviour_n thus_o justify_v faith_n come_v not_o neither_o proceed_v or_o arise_v out_o of_o the_o instinct_n of_o nature_n neither_o out_o of_o sense_n or_o experience_n neither_o out_o of_o demonstration_n or_o reason_n borrow_v from_o philosophy_n but_o it_o come_v and_o depend_v of_o a_o peculiar_a and_o supernatural_a revelation_n or_o divine_a testimony_n it_o proceed_v from_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o kindle_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o gospel_n eph._n 2.8_o and_o confirm_v it_o by_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n mat._n 28.19_o 20._o now_o we_o be_v not_o say_v to_o be_v make_v righteous_a through_o faith_n only_o or_o that_o we_o please_v god_n through_o the_o worthiness_n of_o mere_a faith_n but_o because_o only_o the_o satisfaction_n righteousness_n and_o holiness_n of_o christ_n be_v our_o righteousness_n before_o god_n 1_o cor._n 1.30_o and_o we_o can_v take_v hold_n of_o it_o or_o apply_v it_o to_o ourselves_o any_o other_o way_n then_o by_o faith_n 1_o joh._n 5.10_o yet_o faith_n without_o righteousness_n be_v presumption_n as_o righteousness_n without_o truth_n be_v hypocrisy_n and_o thus_o faith_n be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o addition_n of_o a_o new_a light_n to_o reason_n without_o which_o reason_n be_v purblind_a and_o begin_v to_o breed_v in_o the_o heart_n when_o the_o party_n begin_v to_o be_v touch_v in_o conscience_n for_o his_o sin_n and_o hunger_n withal_o and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n the_o first_o act_n of_o the_o understanding_n be_v to_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n contain_v in_o the_o promise_n wherein_o christ_n be_v offer_v and_o then_o the_o act_n of_o the_o will_v to_o consent_v unto_o they_o that_o be_v to_o embrace_v they_o but_o before_o a_o man_n will_v be_v willing_a to_o take_v christ_n the_o heart_n must_v be_v change_v by_o god_n for_o none_o will_v take_v christ_n upon_o christ_n condition_n till_o they_o be_v thorough_o humble_v and_o have_v their_o heart_n break_v that_o know_v what_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n be_v and_o have_v their_o conscience_n awaken_v to_o see_v sin_n till_o they_o have_v be_v sting_v with_o a_o sense_n of_o their_o sin_n till_o they_o be_v heavy_a and_o have_v feel_v the_o weight_n of_o satan_n yoke_n till_o than_o they_o will_v not_o come_v under_o the_o yoke_n
4._o justify_v this_o be_v the_o true_a faith_n and_o this_o save_v historical_a faith_n be_v a_o assent_n of_o heart_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n be_v twofold_a 1._o infuse_v which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o illightning_n spirit_n of_o god_n and_o stay_v itself_o upon_o his_o authority_n immediate_o rely_v thereon_o 2._o acquire_v which_o be_v produce_v by_o the_o light_n of_o reason_n discourse_n and_o create_v testimony_n this_o be_v that_o which_o may_v be_v find_v in_o devil_n again_o faith_n be_v twofold_a viz._n 1._o legal_a when_o we_o believe_v the_o promise_n or_o more_o special_o the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v 2._o evangelical_n when_o we_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n apply_v it_o to_o ourselves_o for_o the_o right_a understanding_n of_o faith_n what_o it_o be_v these_o thing_n be_v chief_o requisite_a to_o be_v know_v and_o serious_o to_o be_v consider_v viz._n 1._o the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n thereof_o which_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n eph._n 2.8_o 2._o the_o instrumental_a cause_n that_o be_v the_o preach_a of_o the_o word_n and_o use_v of_o the_o sacrament_n 3._o the_o formal_a cause_n that_o be_v a_o certain_a knowledge_n and_o a_o sure_a and_o full_a confidence_n in_o christ_n 4._o the_o object_n of_o it_o that_o be_v whole_a christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n promise_v in_o the_o word_n 5._o the_o subject_a wherein_o it_o remain_v of_o place_n where_o it_o be_v which_o be_v the_o understanding_n the_o mind_n and_o will._n 6._o the_o manner_n how_o it_o justify_v viz._n as_o a_o instrument_n 7._o the_o action_n of_o it_o which_o be_v these_o principal_o viz._n to_o reconcile_v or_o justify_v to_o pacify_v the_o heart_n to_o purify_v or_o sanctify_v 8._o the_o final_a cause_n thereof_o which_o be_v 1._o the_o glory_n of_o god_n 2._o our_o salvation_n save_v faith_n comprehend_v these_o three_o thing_n viz._n 1._o knowledge_n or_o the_o right_a conceive_n of_o the_o necessary_a doctrine_n of_o true_a religion_n especial_o of_o those_o which_o concern_v christ_n our_o redeemer_n 2._o assent_n when_o a_o man_n know_v this_o doctrine_n do_v further_a approve_v of_o the_o same_o as_o wholesome_a doctrine_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n direct_v we_o aright_o unto_o salvation_n 3._o application_n when_o we_o conceive_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a persuasion_n of_o god_n mercy_n towards_o we_o particular_o in_o the_o free_a pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n or_o thus_o in_o justify_v faith_n these_o six_o thing_n be_v necessary_o require_v viz._n 1._o a_o true_a understanding_n of_o god_n word_n so_o far_o as_o be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n rom._n 10.14_o 2._o a_o inward_a assent_n and_o consent_v unto_o the_o word_n joh._n 17.17_o rom._n 7.16_o isa_n 1.19_o 3._o a_o profession_n of_o the_o word_n and_o true_a religion_n not_o for_o any_o sinister_a respect_n rom._n 10.9_o 10._o 4._o a_o approbation_n joy_n delight_n love_n and_o affect_v of_o this_o word_n 5._o a_o true_a and_o sound_a application_n of_o christ_n to_o our_o own_o particular_a self_n heb._n 10.22_o 6._o a_o continual_a declaration_n of_o our_o faith_n by_o the_o continual_a practice_n of_o good_a work_n jam._n 2.26_o the_o order_n which_o god_n use_v in_o work_a faith_n viz._n 1._o he_o work_v on_o the_o understanding_n enlighten_v it_o by_o his_o word_n as_o in_o all_o fundamental_a necessary_a point_n of_o christian_a religion_n so_o in_o these_o two_o especial_o 1._o in_o the_o misery_n of_o a_o natural_a man_n which_o the_o law_n discover_v 2._o in_o the_o remedy_n thereof_o which_o the_o gospel_n reveal_v 2._o he_o work_v on_o the_o will_n and_o thereon_o also_o two_o especial_a work_n viz._n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o man_n misery_n as_o to_o be_v prick_v in_o heart_n grieve_v in_o soul_n for_o sin_n and_o wound_v in_o conscience_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o remedy_n to_o desire_v above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n one_o drop_v of_o the_o infinite_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o to_o give_v all_o to_o have_v christ_n how_o the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v faith_n viz._n 1._o by_o enlighten_v the_o mind_n that_o it_o may_v understand_v the_o word_n 2._o by_o move_v the_o will_n that_o it_o may_v assent_v unto_o the_o word_n once_o understand_v 3._o by_o put_v a_o efficacy_n in_o the_o law_n for_o though_o the_o law_n be_v fit_a to_o humble_v a_o man_n yet_o be_v it_o no_o worker_n of_o sanctification_n 4._o by_o show_v the_o excellency_n and_o riches_n of_o christ_n 5._o by_o assure_v we_o that_o these_o thing_n be_v we_o as_o in_o faith_n there_o must_v be_v 1._o the_o understanding_n to_o apprehend_v christ_n 2._o the_o will_n to_o accept_v and_o lay_v hold_v on_o he_o so_o therein_o be_v these_o thing_n require_v 1._o to_o know_v the_o promise_n of_o righteosness_n and_o life_n eternal_a by_o christ_n 2._o to_o apply_v the_o promise_n with_o the_o thing_n promise_v which_o be_v christ_n unto_o ourselves_o how_o to_o apply_v christ_n true_o to_o ourselves_o 1._o lay_v a_o foundation_n of_o this_o action_n that_o be_v in_o the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n 2._o practise_v upon_o this_o foundation_n that_o be_v to_o give_v ourselves_o to_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n which_o stand_v in_o meditation_n of_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n for_o pardon_n when_o this_o be_v do_v god_n give_v the_o sense_n and_o increase_v of_o his_o grace_n when_o we_o resolve_v to_o take_v christ_n god_n give_v we_o power_n and_o ability_n thereto_o but_o the_o reject_v of_o christ_n be_v the_o great_a sin_n and_o none_o shall_v be_v so_o much_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n let_v these_o consideration_n move_v we_o to_o take_v christ_n 1._o the_o danger_n in_o not_o take_v he_o 2._o the_o benefit_n in_o take_v he_o 3._o the_o certainty_n of_o have_v he_o the_o thing_n which_o must_v concur_v in_o the_o will_n to_o receive_v &_o take_v christ_n viz._n 1._o there_o must_v not_o be_v error_n personae_fw-la this_o exclude_v ignorant_a man_n that_o take_v not_o christ_n indeed_o but_o in_o their_o own_o fancy_n 2._o there_o must_v be_v the_o right_a form_n of_o take_v he_o as_o a_o renounce_n of_o all_o thing_n else_o this_o must_v be_v observe_v christ_n must_v be_v take_v only_o and_o alone_o 3._o there_o must_v be_v a_o complete_a will_n concur_v to_o this_o action_n which_o exclude_v all_o wisher_n and_o woulder_n 4._o there_o must_v be_v a_o deliberate_a will_n which_o exclude_v those_o that_o only_a in_o a_o good_a mood_n will_v take_v christ_n 5._o the_o will_n must_v be_v true_a and_o free_a exclude_v servile_a fear_n in_o perilous_a necessity_n or_o at_o time_n of_o death_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n by_o which_o alone_a man_n can_v be_v save_v now_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o position_n may_v be_v open_v by_o the_o answer_v make_v to_o these_o six_o question_n viz._n 1._o how_o this_o righteousness_n of_o god_n save_v ans_fw-fr as_o adam_n unrighteousness_n condemn_v 2._o how_o it_o be_v offer_v to_o we_o ans_fw-fr by_o free_a gift_n as_o the_o father_n give_v his_o land_n 3._o to_o who_o it_o be_v offer_v ans_fw-fr to_o all_o that_o will_v accept_v it_o 4._o upon_o what_o qualification_n ans_fw-fr none_o as_o proexistent_n 5._o how_o it_o be_v make_v we_o ans_fw-fr by_o faith_n apply_v it_o to_o ourselves_o 6._o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o when_o we_o have_v it_o ans_fw-fr 1._o to_o love_n christ_n 2._o to_o repent_v 3._o to_o part_v with_o all_o for_o he_o 4._o to_o suffer_v for_o he_o 5._o to_o do_v for_o he_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v we_o by_o gift_n viz._n 1._o that_o no_o man_n may_v boast_v in_o himself_o but_o he_o that_o rejoice_v may_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n 2._o that_o man_n may_v learn_v to_o depend_v upon_o god_n for_o it_o who_o will_v have_v no_o man_n challenge_v it_o as_o due_a for_o it_o be_v a_o mere_a grace_n rom._n 4.16_o 3._o that_o it_o may_v be_v sure_a to_o all_o the_o seed_n even_o to_o gentile_a as_o well_o as_o to_o jew_n there_o be_v a_o double_a consideration_n to_o be_v have_v of_o faith_n viz._n 1._o as_o it_o work_v as_o a_o quality_n and_o so_o it_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o justification_n 2._o as_o it_o receive_v as_o a_o instrument_n so_o it_o justify_v and_o that_o not_o by_o alter_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v by_o make_v sin_n to_o be_v no_o sin_n but_o by_o take_v away_o the_o efficacy_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o do_v not_o condemn_v we_o daniel_n lion_n be_v lion_n still_o though_o god_n at_o that_o time_n take_v their_o fierceness_n from_o they_o
and_o so_o be_v it_o with_o paul_n viper_n faith_n double_a act_n 1._o the_o direct_a act_n of_o faith_n by_o which_o we_o apprehend_v and_o take_v christ_n 2._o the_o reflect_v act_n by_o which_o we_o know_v and_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v apprehend_v and_o take_v christ_n faith_n have_v also_o this_o double_a quality_n 1._o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o christ_n offer_v 2._o to_o empty_v a_o man_n of_o all_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o especial_o 1._o of_o all_o opinion_n of_o righteousness_n in_o himself_o 2._o of_o all_o opinion_n of_o strength_n and_o ability_n to_o help_v himself_o faith_n admit_v degree_n in_o four_o respect_n viz._n 1._o in_o persuasion_n that_o christ_n be_v offer_v that_o he_o be_v we_o that_o he_o be_v give_v by_o god_n the_o father_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o difficulty_n and_o hardness_n of_o the_o thing_n to_o be_v believe_v 3._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o extent_n of_o it_o when_o there_o be_v more_o thing_n reveal_v to_o we_o 4._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o proof_n and_o here_o as_o the_o evidence_n of_o sanctification_n be_v more_o so_o be_v the_o assurance_n opinion_n be_v but_o a_o assent_n to_o the_o truth_n with_o a_o fear_n lest_o the_o contrary_n may_v be_v true_a so_o that_o faith_n and_o opinion_n differ_v in_o these_o three_o thing_n 1._o in_o the_o object_n which_o be_v something_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n uncertain_a but_o faith_n pitch_v upon_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o its_o own_o nature_n infallible_a and_o can_v deceive_v 2._o in_o the_o work_n opinion_n be_v a_o matter_n of_o speculation_n and_o no_o more_o i'faith_o a_o matter_n of_o practice_n but_o that_o be_v not_o all_o 3._o in_o overcome_a doubt_n for_o opinion_n go_v no_o far_o but_o stay_v in_o a_o doubt_n but_o faith_n proceed_v to_o full_a assurance_n to_o be_v root_v and_o ground_v in_o faith_n be_v to_o have_v the_o first_o ground_n right_a and_o so_o to_o proceed_v from_o one_o to_o another_o as_o thus_o 1._o steadfast_o to_o believe_v the_o scripture_n in_o general_n 2._o all_o the_o promise_n therein_o contain_v in_o particular_a 3._o to_o apply_v and_o appropriate_v they_o to_o ourselves_o just_o and_o upon_o good_a ground_n no_o man_n know_v what_o justify_v faith_n be_v but_o he_o that_o have_v it_o who_o true_a property_n be_v these_o 1._o he_o be_v convict_v thereof_o in_o his_o conscience_n know_v that_o whatsoever_o thing_n be_v speak_v in_o the_o scripture_n be_v true_a and_o divine_a 2._o he_o find_v himself_o bind_v to_o believe_v they_o 3._o he_o be_v certain_a that_o through_o christ_n satisfaction_n he_o be_v receive_v of_o god_n into_o favour_n and_o be_v endow_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o be_v by_o he_o regenerate_v and_o direct_v 4._o he_o appli_v to_o himself_o all_o those_o thing_n conclude_v that_o they_o belong_v unto_o he_o 5._o he_o rejoice_v in_o the_o present_a blessing_n which_o he_o have_v but_o most_o of_o all_o in_o the_o certain_a and_o perfect_a salvation_n to_o come_v and_o this_o be_v that_o peace_n of_o conscience_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n 6._o he_o have_v a_o will_n to_o obey_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n without_o any_o exception_n in_o do_v or_o suffer_v whatsoever_o be_v therein_o command_v 7._o he_o be_v certain_a that_o his_o faith_n though_o it_o be_v in_o this_o life_n imperfect_a and_o languish_a and_o often_o very_o much_o eclipse_v yet_o be_v build_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n which_o be_v unchangeable_a do_v never_o altogether_o fail_v or_o die_v faith_n be_v say_v to_o work_v four_o way_n viz._n towards_o 1._o god_n by_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a conscience_n ground_v on_o god_n love_n rom._n 5.1_o 2._o our_o neighbour_n by_o mutual_a concord_n especial_o in_o matter_n of_o religion_n act_v 1.14_o 3._o ourselves_o by_o patience_n with_o joy_n and_o thankfulness_n in_o affliction_n rom._n 5.3_o 4._o 4._o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n by_o victory_n over_o their_o assault_n and_o temptation_n 2_o joh._n 5.4_o 5._o 1_o pet._n 5.8_o 9_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n towards_o god_n 1._o peace_n in_o conscience_n from_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n rom._n 5.1_o 2._o love_n towards_o god_n and_o christ_n luke_n 7.47_o 3._o hope_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o joy_n in_o trouble_n rom._n 5.3_o 4._o boldness_n to_o speak_v unto_o god_n ground_v on_o a_o sure_a confidence_n in_o he_o eph._n 3.12_o 5._o a_o confession_n of_o the_o truth_n 2_o cor._n 4.13_o rom._n 10.10_o 6._o obedience_n to_o god_n rom._n 1.5_o for_o which_o abraham_n be_v chronicle_v as_o the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a 7._o a_o perseverance_n and_o constancy_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n joh._n 6.68_o and_o a_o commend_v of_o our_o soul_n to_o god_n act_v 7.59_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n 1._o a_o knit_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n one_o towards_o another_o act_v 1.14_o 2._o it_o extend_v brotherly_o love_v even_o to_o our_o enemy_n 1_o tim._n 1.6_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n towards_o ourselves_o viz._n 1._o it_o make_v we_o entertain_v with_o joy_n and_o thankfulness_n god_n love_a chastisement_n rom._n 5.3_o 4._o 2._o a_o rest_a upon_o his_o providence_n and_o promise_n for_o blessing_n temporal_a and_o spiritual_a mat._n 6.25_o 3._o it_o affect_v our_o heart_n with_o comfort_n strengthen_v they_o against_o all_o trouble_n joh._n 14.1_o 4._o it_o work_v in_o we_o a_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o our_o former_a way_n with_o shame_n and_o grief_n joh._n 12.46_o a_o thing_n may_v be_v say_v not_o to_o be_v do_v of_o faith_n three_o way_n viz._n 1._o conscientia_fw-la dubitante_fw-la when_o a_o thing_n be_v do_v with_o a_o doubt_v or_o unresolved_a conscience_n as_o in_o those_o that_o be_v weak_a in_o knowledge_n 2._o conscientia_fw-la errante_fw-la thus_o the_o mass-priest_n sin_v in_o say_v mass_n though_o in_o his_o conscience_n he_o think_v it_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n 3._o conscientia_fw-la repugnante_fw-la though_o upon_o error_n and_o false_a judgement_n of_o the_o conscience_n it_o be_v in_o the_o doer_n a_o sin_n thus_o a_o anabaptist_n that_o hold_v it_o unlawful_a to_o swear_v sin_v if_o he_o take_v a_o oath_n in_o what_o sense_n faith_n be_v call_v effectual_a 1._o when_o it_o do_v its_o proper_a office_n or_o function_n namely_o to_o take_v christ_n 2._o when_o it_o be_v true_a real_a and_o substantial_a when_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o vain_a faith_n 3._o when_o it_o be_v a_o operative_a lively_a stir_v and_o a_o fruitful_a faith_n 4._o when_o it_o go_v thorough_a with_o the_o work_n in_o hand_n that_o be_v when_o it_o sanctifi_v the_o heart_n throughout_o in_o respect_n of_o part_n and_o throughout_o in_o regard_n of_o time_n when_o it_o bring_v a_o man_n to_o the_o end_n of_o his_o salvation_n when_o it_o carry_v a_o man_n through_o all_o impediment_n when_o it_o leap_v over_o all_o difficulty_n a_o grow_a pervail_a overcome_v faith_n wherein_o the_o effectualness_n of_o faith_n consist_v viz._n 1._o in_o be_v well_o build_v that_o be_v when_o the_o preparation_n be_v sound_a and_o full_a by_o humiliation_n 2._o when_o a_o man_n believe_v the_o promise_n on_o sure_a infallible_a ground_n and_o see_v they_o distinct_o 3._o when_o the_o will_n take_v christ_n out_o of_o love_n to_o he_o not_o he_o not_o out_o of_o fear_n nor_o out_o of_o mistake_n 4._o when_o it_o turn_v not_o only_o the_o will_n but_o all_o the_o affection_n when_o it_o turn_v the_o whole_a man_n when_o it_o shoot_v itself_o into_o life_n and_o practice_n the_o cause_n of_o uneffectual_a faith_n viz._n 1._o the_o take_v of_o christ_n upon_o misinformation_n without_o due_a consideration_n 2._o the_o take_v christ_n out_o of_o fear_n not_o out_o of_o true_a love_n to_o he_o as_o man_n in_o sickness_n 3._o the_o take_v christ_n for_o the_o love_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n by_o he_o not_o of_o his_o person_n 4._o want_v of_o humiliation_n that_o shall_v go_v before_o it_o 5._o because_o faith_n be_v not_o ground_v aright_o when_o man_n false_o take_v to_o themselves_o a_o persuasion_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n upon_o a_o uncertain_a and_o wrong_a ground_n the_o reason_n why_o god_n accept_v no_o faith_n but_o such_o as_o be_v effectual_a 1._o because_o otherwise_o it_o be_v not_o faith_n for_o it_o be_v dead_a 2._o other_o faith_n have_v no_o love_n which_o condition_n be_v require_v 3._o other_o faith_n the_o devil_n have_v for_o they_o believe_v and_o tremble_v 4._o else_o it_o work_v no_o mortification_n for_o we_o must_v deny_v ourselves_o 5._o else_o christ_n shall_v lose_v the_o end_n of_o his_o come_n into_o the_o world_n 6._o because_o good_a work_n be_v the_o way_n to_o salvation_n the_o usual_a mean_n that_o
oath_n which_o he_o swear_v to_o your_o father_n deut._n 7.7_o 8._o and_o in_o mat._n 7.23_o christ_n say_v of_o some_o i_o never_o know_v you_o yet_o speak_v of_o other_o he_o say_v i_o know_v my_o sheep_n joh._n 10.14_o and_o again_o i_o know_v who_o i_o have_v choose_v joh._n 13.18_o and_o paul_n say_v the_o lord_n know_v who_o be_v he_o from_o which_o place_n we_o may_v safe_o gather_v that_o the_o lord_n put_v a_o difference_n betwixt_o man_n and_o man_n angel_n and_o angel_n acknowledge_v some_o to_o be_v his_o own_o and_o deny_v the_o same_o of_o other_o if_o god_n himself_o have_v not_o avouch_v this_o in_o his_o word_n no_o man_n may_v have_v teach_v it_o but_o be_v here_o plain_o propound_v it_o be_v with_o all_o reverence_n to_o be_v acknowledge_v and_o receive_v whereof_o no_o other_o reason_n can_v be_v give_v but_o god_n good_a pleasure_n alone_o mat._n 11.25_o 26._o for_o jacob_n have_v he_o love_v and_o esau_n have_v he_o hate_v neither_o do_v this_o difference_n come_v from_o their_o work_n either_o good_a or_o evil_n for_o this_o difference_n god_n put_v between_o they_o before_o either_o of_o they_o have_v do_v good_a or_o evil_n but_o it_o be_v whole_o ascribe_v to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n who_o will_v have_v mercy_n on_o who_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n and_o who_o he_o will_v he_o harden_v rom._n 9_o neither_o must_v this_o seem_v strange_a unto_o we_o for_o we_o permit_v unto_o man_n to_o use_v their_o own_o discretion_n in_o their_o own_o affair_n and_o can_v we_o think_v it_o unreasonable_a in_o the_o creator_n to_o use_v his_o touch_v his_o creature_n thus_o our_o whole_a salvation_n be_v of_o god_n freegrace_n which_o in_o christ_n be_v the_o fountain_n from_o whence_o it_o flow_v yea_o it_o be_v the_o beginning_n continuance_n and_o end_v of_o our_o salvation_n so_o that_o as_o for_o any_o foresee_a faith_n and_o goodwork_n they_o be_v not_o cause_n of_o our_o election_n but_o fruit_n and_o effect_n thereof_o for_o what_o faith_n or_o goodwork_n can_v be_v foresee_v in_o the_o son_n of_o wrath_n bear_v dead_a in_o sin_n god_n choose_v we_o not_o because_o he_o know_v we_o will_v believe_v hereafter_o but_o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v believe_v that_o be_v that_o he_o may_v bestow_v upon_o we_o faith_n and_o so_o save_v we_o in_o his_o son_n eph._n 1.4_o tit._n 1.1_o act_n 13.48_o and_o faith_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n to_o we_o and_o the_o work_n of_o god_n in_o we_o joh._n 6.29_o 44._o and_o if_o faith_n foresee_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o election_n than_o infidelity_n foresee_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o reprobation_n which_o be_v false_a because_o then_o all_o mankind_n shall_v be_v reprobate_v and_o reject_v forasmuch_o as_o the_o whole_a mass_n of_o mankind_n sin_v and_o god_n can_v foresee_v nothing_o in_o it_o as_o of_o itself_o but_o incredulity_n and_o unbelief_n neither_o be_v our_o election_n of_o merit_n which_o be_v a_o work_n undue_a to_o which_o we_o be_v not_o bind_v make_v the_o reward_n and_o recompense_n that_o be_v not_o due_a to_o be_v due_a but_o all_o we_o can_v do_v be_v due_a unto_o god_n for_o our_o spiritual_a life_n be_v call_v a_o debt_n unto_o he_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o creation_n redemption_n and_o glorification_n therefore_o neither_o be_v our_o salvation_n of_o merit_n but_o of_o god_n own_o freegrace_n neither_o be_v our_o election_n of_o any_o freewill_n in_o we_o to_o good_a for_o there_o be_v not_o any_o cooperation_n as_o the_o bold_a papist_n affirm_v of_o man_n freewill_n with_o god_n freegrace_n in_o the_o first_o act_n of_o our_o conversion_n but_o god_n do_v all_o and_o we_o nothing_o in_o good_a thing_n save_v as_o instrument_n for_o god_n work_v both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n he_o prevent_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n prepare_v we_o by_o his_o word_n incline_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o work_v both_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_v of_o our_o salvation_n for_o election_n vocation_n faith_n adoption_n justification_n sanctification_n and_o eternal_a glorification_n be_v never_o separate_v in_o the_o salvation_n of_o any_o man_n but_o like_o inseparable_a companion_n go_v hand_n in_o hand_n now_o the_o elect_a regenerate_v and_o once_o come_v unto_o the_o church_n of_o the_o saint_n may_v sometime_o fall_v from_o it_o but_o they_o can_v never_o forsake_v it_o whole_o because_o they_o never_o so_o fall_v as_o to_o become_v the_o enemy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o church_n nor_o final_o because_o they_o persist_v not_o in_o this_o apostasy_n but_o at_o length_n return_v to_o repentance_n thus_o be_v it_o with_o david_n and_o peter_n last_o the_o note_n of_o election_n be_v vocation_n justification_n sanctification_n and_o all_o they_o who_o be_v elect_v unto_o salvation_n if_o they_o come_v unto_o the_o year_n of_o discretion_n be_v call_v outward_o by_o god_n word_n and_o inward_o by_o his_o spirit_n of_o this_o election_n christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o foundation_n 1_o thess_n 5.9_o the_o decree_n thereof_o be_v that_o book_n of_o life_n wherein_o be_v write_v the_o name_n of_o the_o elect_n rev._n 20.12_o 2_o tim._n 2.19_o and_o the_o execution_n of_o this_o decree_n be_v a_o action_n by_o which_o god_n even_o as_o he_o purpose_v with_o himself_o work_v all_o those_o thing_n effectual_o which_o he_o decree_v for_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o elect_a for_o they_o who_o god_n elect_v to_o this_o end_n that_o they_o shall_v inherit_v eternal_a life_n be_v also_o elect_v to_o those_o subordinate_a mean_n whereby_o as_o by_o step_n they_o may_v attain_v this_o end_n and_o without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o obtain_v it_o rom._n 8.29_o 30._o election_n be_v twofold_a 1._o eternal_a whereby_o god_n out_o of_o the_o lump_n and_o mass_n of_o mankind_n have_v before_o all_o world_n choose_v out_o some_o to_o life_n eternal_a 2._o temporal_a 1._o to_o some_o certain_a office_n joh._n 6.70_o choose_a to_o the_o apostleship_n all_o such_o be_v not_o redeem_a by_o christ_n 2._o out_o of_o the_o world_n into_o the_o church_n joh._n 15.19_o such_o be_v redeem_a by_o christ_n of_o eternal_a election_n 1._o the_o efficient_a cause_n be_v the_o everlasting_a purpose_n of_o god_n rom._n 9.11_o 2._o the_o material_a cause_n be_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n 1_o tim._n 1.18_o 19_o 20._o 3._o the_o final_a cause_n or_o end_v why_o both_o god_n the_o father_n have_v love_v and_o christ_n for_o his_o elect_n have_v suffer_v be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o salvation_n of_o man_n eph._n 1.5_o 6._o rom._n 8.29_o the_o chief_a effect_n of_o election_n be_v 1._o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glorification_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 2._o a_o conformity_n to_o the_o image_n of_o christ_n in_o suffer_v here_o and_o enjoy_v glory_n hereafter_o indeed_o the_o effect_n of_o our_o election_n be_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o all_o the_o degree_n of_o our_o redemption_n viz._n 1._o the_o creation_n and_o gather_v of_o the_o church_n 2._o the_o send_v and_o give_v of_o christ_n the_o mediator_n and_o his_o sacrifice_n 3._o the_o effectual_a call_v of_o man_n to_o his_o knowledge_n 4._o i'faith_o justification_n regeneration_n and_o goodwork_n 5._o raise_v unto_o glory_n glorification_n and_o eternal_a life_n the_o mean_n whereby_o to_o come_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n as_o it_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o 2_o pet._n 1._o viz._n 1._o i'faith_o to_o put_v our_o sole_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n only_o 2._o virtue_n a_o upright_a do_v of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n 3._o knowledge_n whereby_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o wary_o before_o man_n 4._o temperance_n in_o natural_a appetite_n in_o meat_n drink_v apparel_n etc._n etc._n 5._o patience_n a_o moderation_n of_o sorrow_n in_o endure_a affliction_n 6._o godliness_n whereby_o we_o worship_n god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n 7._o brotherly_o kindness_n to_o embrace_v god_n church_n and_o the_o member_n thereof_o 8._o love_n whereby_o we_o be_v well-affected_a to_o all_o man_n even_o to_o our_o enemy_n the_o three_o principal_a ground_n of_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n in_o the_o first_o of_o john_n 1._o he_o that_o have_v communion_n of_o fellowship_n with_o god_n in_o christ_n may_v be_v undoubted_o assure_v of_o his_o salvation_n 1_o joh_n 5.11_o 2._o he_o that_o be_v the_o adopt_a son_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v save_v 1_o joh._n 3.2_o 3._o they_o that_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o they_o in_o particular_a may_v also_o be_v certain_o assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n 1_o joh._n 4.9_o from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o election_n follow_v two_o weighty_a point_n to_o be_v know_v and_o believe_v viz._n 1._o that_o the_o promise_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o everlasting_a life_n in_o the_o messiah_n be_v
fish_n of_o the_o sea_n 4._o that_o have_v all_o as_o substance_n life_n sense_n and_o reason_n as_o man._n every_o creature_n be_v good_a 1._o partly_o by_o creation_n as_o sun_n moon_n water_n earth_n meat_n drink_v etc._n etc._n 2._o partly_o by_o ordination_n thus_o the_o evil_a conscience_n hell_n and_o death_n be_v good_a because_o they_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o justice_n though_o in_o themselves_o and_o to_o we_o they_o be_v evil_a in_o creature_n there_o be_v a_o twofold_a goodness_n viz._n 1._o a_o general_a and_o natural_a goodness_n whereby_o god_n accept_v and_o approve_v all_o creature_n 2._o a_o more_o special_a and_o moral_a goodness_n reveal_v in_o the_o moral_a law_n or_o thus_o 1._o uncreated_a which_o be_v god_n himself_o be_v absolute_o and_o perfect_o good_a 2._o create_v whereby_o the_o creature_n be_v make_v good_a be_v the_o fruit_n of_o that_o goodness_n which_o be_v essential_o in_o god_n what_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o man_n be_v viz._n 1._o the_o soul_n itself_o together_o with_o the_o faculty_n thereof_o endue_v with_o reason_n and_o will._n 2._o in_o the_o soul_n wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n of_o god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n even_o such_o as_o god_n require_v of_o we_o 3._o a_o conformity_n with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n under_o which_o be_v comprehend_v the_o heart_n and_o all_o affection_n 4._o felicity_n without_o misery_n and_o corruption_n perfect_a blessedness_n joy_n and_o abundance_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o glory_n wherewith_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n be_v adorn_v 5._o the_o rule_n and_o dominion_n of_o man_n over_o the_o creature_n the_o remnant_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o man_n viz._n 1._o the_o incorporeal_a substance_n of_o the_o soul_n together_o with_o the_o power_n thereof_o 2._o many_o motion_n as_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o know_v by_o sense_n as_o be_v natural_a principle_n some_o motion_n also_o of_o god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n 3._o some_o print_n of_o virtue_n and_o a_o ableness_n concern_v outward_a discipline_n and_o behaviour_n 4._o the_o fruition_n of_o many_o good_a thing_n 5._o the_o dominion_n also_o over_o the_o creature_n be_v not_o whole_o lose_v god_n have_v preserve_v those_o remnant_n of_o his_o image_n in_o we_o for_o these_o reason_n viz._n 1._o that_o they_o may_v be_v a_o testimony_n of_o the_o bounty_n of_o god_n towards_o those_o who_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o it_o 2._o that_o god_n may_v use_v they_o to_o the_o restore_n of_o his_o image_n in_o man._n 3._o that_o they_o may_v leave_v the_o reprobate_n without_o excuse_n the_o repair_v of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o we_o be_v the_o work_n of_o all_o three_o person_n and_o be_v in_o this_o manner_n viz._n 1._o the_o father_n restore_v it_o by_o his_o son_n 2._o the_o son_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n immediate_o regenerate_v we_o 2_o cor._n 3.18_o 3._o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o the_o word_n the_o gospel_n be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n rom._n 1.16_o 4._o in_o this_o life_n it_o be_v only_o begin_v in_o the_o choose_a augment_v to_o their_o life_n end_v and_o perfect_v in_o the_o end_n as_o concern_v the_o soul_n but_o as_o concern_v the_o whole_a man_n at_o the_o resurrection_n the_o use_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o man_n creation_n viz._n 1._o we_o must_v know_v that_o man_n be_v create_v without_o sin_n lest_o god_n be_v imagine_v the_o author_n of_o sin_n 2._o whereas_o man_n body_n be_v fashion_v of_o clay_n let_v we_o think_v of_o our_o frailty_n to_o abhor_v pride_n 3._o see_v god_n workmanship_n in_o man_n be_v so_o admirable_a let_v we_o not_o make_v it_o a_o sty_n of_o devil_n 4._o see_v god_n will_v have_v mankind_n consist_v of_o two_o sex_n let_v each_o have_v his_o due_a place_n and_o honour_n 5._o since_o man_n be_v create_v the_o image_n of_o god_n let_v his_o glory_n be_v acknowledge_v and_o let_v it_o not_o be_v make_v the_o image_n of_o satan_n 6._o since_o god_n image_n in_o man_n be_v impair_v by_o sin_n let_v we_o bewail_v the_o greatness_n of_o this_o unthankfulness_n 7._o see_v the_o glory_n restore_v we_o by_o christ_n exceed_v our_o loss_n by_o adam_n let_v we_o much_o the_o more_o exceed_v in_o thankfulness_n profit_n and_o increase_v in_o godliness_n 8._o see_v the_o creature_n be_v create_v for_o man_n use_n let_v we_o use_v they_o as_o the_o creator_n have_v command_v and_o not_o abuse_v they_o to_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o lust_n 9_o see_v the_o soul_n be_v create_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o body_n let_v our_o chief_a care_n be_v for_o the_o good_a of_o our_o soul_n 10._o see_v the_o end_n and_o blessedness_n of_o man_n be_v the_o participation_n and_o communicate_v of_o god_n his_o knowledge_n and_o worship_n let_v we_o thither_o refer_v all_o our_o life_n and_o action_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o creator_n 11._o see_v part_n of_o mankind_n be_v vessel_n of_o wrath_n let_v we_o magnify_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n that_o we_o be_v vessel_n of_o mercy_n 12._o that_o we_o may_v learn_v and_o begin_v these_o thing_n in_o this_o life_n tender_a and_o help_v forward_o the_o common_a society_n and_o salvation_n of_o other_o for_o which_o we_o be_v bear_v 13._o since_o we_o be_v create_v high_a than_o other_o creature_n little_o low_o than_o angel_n let_v we_o show_v forth_o this_o excellency_n by_o a_o answerable_a holiness_n iv_o redemption_n be_v a_o deliverance_n from_o our_o sin_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o pain_n and_o suffer_v of_o the_o due_a punishment_n thereof_o in_o the_o person_n of_o our_o mediator_n for_o redemption_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o son_n because_o he_o be_v that_o person_n which_o execute_v the_o father_n will_v concern_v the_o redeem_v of_o mankind_n and_o do_v immediate_o perform_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n for_o the_o son_n only_o be_v send_v into_o the_o flesh_n and_o have_v pay_v the_o ransom_n or_o price_n for_o our_o sin_n not_o the_o father_n nor_o the_o spirit_n now_o christ_n be_v call_v the_o redeemer_n of_o all_o mankind_n not_o because_o all_o be_v actual_o redeem_a by_o he_o but_o because_o no_o man_n be_v redeem_a by_o any_o other_o but_o christ_n only_o the_o meaning_n be_v he_o be_v the_o only_a redeemer_n of_o all_o man_n who_o attain_v this_o great_a benefit_n of_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n or_o he_o redeem_v all_o man_n that_o be_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o that_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v for_o his_o passion_n be_v suitable_a to_o his_o person_n his_o die_a be_v more_o than_o equivalent_a to_o all_o the_o world_n perish_v everlasting_o in_o hell_n so_o that_o wicked_a man_n and_o unbeliever_n be_v not_o hereby_o secure_v but_o more_o just_o and_o deep_o damn_v as_o tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o profane_v his_o blood_n for_o though_o redemption_n be_v virtual_o universal_a yet_o the_o faithful_a only_o have_v their_o part_n in_o it_o be_v ineffectual_a to_o they_o as_o have_v not_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o receive_v it_o thus_o the_o sun_n give_v light_n general_o to_o all_o the_o world_n yet_o be_v there_o many_o particular_a person_n that_o enjoy_v it_o not_o but_o all_o that_o be_v eternal_o choose_v out_o of_o the_o world_n into_o the_o church_n and_o continue_v use_v the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n be_v redeem_a it_o be_v otherwise_o in_o respect_n of_o all_o choose_a temporal_o to_o a_o certain_a office_n in_o the_o church_n as_o it_o be_v with_o judas_n thus_o christ_n in_o his_o passion_n and_o death_n offer_v himself_o to_o all_o but_o be_v give_v only_o to_o the_o elect_n to_o all_o by_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o gospel_n but_o he_o be_v the_o saviour_n only_o of_o the_o faithful_a rom._n 1.16_o now_o the_o cause_n that_o move_v god_n to_o send_v this_o redeemer_n be_v not_o any_o foresee_a faith_n or_o worthiness_n of_o man_n nor_o any_o merit_n or_o desert_n by_o good_a work_n nor_o any_o inherent_a righteousness_n in_o we_o but_o the_o freegrace_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n his_o own_o infinite_a and_o incomprehensible_a love_n and_o goodness_n redemption_n be_v twofold_a viz._n 1._o corporal_n such_o as_o that_o of_o the_o israelite_n from_o egypt_n 2._o spiritual_a which_o be_v understand_v of_o our_o deliverance_n by_o christ_n typify_v in_o the_o former_a redemption_n may_v be_v four_o way_n viz._n 1._o when_o the_o captive_n be_v send_v away_o free_o and_o voluntary_o sin_n and_o the_o devil_n will_v never_o let_v we_o go_v so_o 2._o when_o one_o captive_a be_v exchange_v for_o another_o no_o creature_n can_v be_v a_o exchange_n for_o man_n 3._o by_o a_o violent_a take_n away_o of_o the_o captive_n by_o force_n thus_o only_a man_n be_v not_o deliver_v 4._o by_o pay_v a_o ransom_n
leave_v man_n to_o the_o liberty_n and_o mutability_n of_o his_o own_o will_n not_o hinder_v his_o fall_n by_o supply_n of_o grace_n and_o by_o satan_n tempt_v who_o be_v himself_o fall_v and_o envy_v god_n glory_n and_o man_n happiness_n subtle_o address_v himself_o in_o the_o serpent_n shape_n 3._o man_n yield_v who_o be_v leave_v to_o the_o mutability_n of_o his_o own_o will_n voluntary_o incline_v to_o that_o evil_n whereunto_o he_o be_v tempt_v the_o sin_n commit_v in_o the_o first_o sin_n of_o adam_n viz._n 1._o discontent_n in_o not_o be_v content_v with_o that_o estate_n wherein_o he_o be_v place_v 2._o pride_n against_o god_n ambition_n and_o a_o admiration_n of_o himself_o 3._o incredulity_n unbelief_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o mercy_n 4._o stubbornness_n and_o disobedience_n even_o when_o there_o be_v but_o one_o commandment_n and_o man_n qualify_v to_o keep_v it_o 5._o unthankfulness_n for_o benefit_n receive_v at_o his_o creation_n 6._o to_o his_o posterity_n unnaturalness_n injustice_n and_o cruelty_n 7._o apostasy_n or_o manifest_a defection_n from_o god_n to_o the_o devil_n who_o he_o obey_v and_o believe_v man_n through_o the_o devil_n instigation_n be_v the_o first_o author_n of_o sin_n the_o true_a cause_n thereof_o therefore_o god_n be_v not_o the_o author_n of_o sin_n 1._o because_o he_o be_v of_o his_o own_o nature_n good_a the_o chief_a good_a no_o evil_a thing_n than_o can_v proceed_v from_o he_o 2._o it_o be_v write_v gen._n 1.31_o all_o that_o god_n have_v make_v be_v very_o good_a 3._o the_o law_n of_o god_n condemn_v all_o evil_a thing_n and_o command_v all_o that_o be_v good_a 4._o he_o be_v unjust_a if_o he_o shall_v punish_v sin_n in_o man_n if_o himself_o be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o 5._o the_o description_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o destruction_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o man_n 6._o the_o many_o place_n in_o scripture_n to_o the_o contrary_a psal_n 5._o jam._n 1._o eccl._n 15._o rom._n 3._o the_o cause_n of_o god_n permission_n of_o the_o first_o sin_n viz._n 1._o to_o show_v his_o justice_n and_o power_n to_o the_o wicked_a and_o his_o mercy_n to_o the_o choose_a rom._n 11.32_o gal._n 3.22_o 2._o that_o it_o may_v stand_v for_o a_o example_n of_o the_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n of_o the_o creature_n even_o the_o most_o excellent_a of_o all_o the_o rest_n the_o greatness_n of_o adam_n sin_n viz._n 1._o he_o regard_v not_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o be_v will_v to_o hope_v for_o everlasting_a life_n 2._o he_o despise_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n restrain_v he_o from_o the_o forbid_a fruit._n 3._o he_o break_v out_o into_o horrible_a pride_n and_o ambition_n whereby_o he_o will_v be_v equal_a unto_o god_n and_o seek_v a_o estate_n high_o than_o that_o wherein_o he_o have_v set_v he_o though_o it_o be_v most_o excellent_a 4._o he_o show_v a_o unfaithful_a heart_n to_o depart_v away_o from_o the_o live_a god_n his_o creator_n so_o that_o he_o do_v not_o believe_v or_o not_o regard_v the_o threaten_v of_o god_n that_o he_o shall_v die_v if_o he_o sin_v 5._o he_o break_v out_o into_o foul_a and_o fearful_a apostasy_n from_o god_n to_o the_o devil_n from_o his_o maker_n to_o the_o tempter_n give_v more_o credit_n to_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n then_o to_o the_o god_n of_o all_o truth_n of_o who_o goodness_n he_o have_v such_o great_a experience_n other_o sin_n in_o adam_n sin_n of_o eat_v the_o forbid_a fruit_n 1._o disloyalty_n in_o be_v content_a to_o hear_v his_o maker_n blasphemous_o discredit_v and_o in_o his_o heart_n consent_v to_o the_o blasphemy_n in_o charge_v god_n of_o envy_n for_o forbid_v he_o to_o eat_v of_o the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n 2._o intemperance_n in_o that_o he_o be_v carry_v so_o far_o by_o his_o appetite_n as_o to_o exceed_v the_o bound_n set_v he_o 3._o a_o inordinate_a love_n to_o his_o wife_n sway_v he_o to_o eat_v more_o than_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o refrain_v 4._o curiosity_n in_o that_o he_o will_v try_v what_o virtue_n lie_v hide_v in_o the_o fruit._n our_o former_a state_n and_o condition_n by_o nature_n be_v oft_o and_o serious_o to_o be_v think_v on_o and_o that_o in_o respect_n 1._o of_o christ_n the_o more_o to_o magnify_v his_o love_n psal_n 8.1_o 4._o 1_o tim._n 1.12_o 2._o of_o ourselves_o to_o humble_v we_o and_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o insolent_a boast_n in_o those_o privilege_n whereof_o through_o christ_n we_o be_v make_v partaker_n 1_o cor._n 4.7_o 3._o of_o other_o to_o move_v we_o the_o more_o to_o commiserate_v their_o woeful_a estate_n who_o yet_o remain_v as_o we_o once_o be_v to_o conceive_v hope_n and_o use_v mean_n of_o their_o alteration_n tit._n 3._o the_o heinousness_n and_o grievousness_n of_o obstinate_a sinner_n viz._n 1._o obstinate_a proceed_v in_o sin_n keep_v all_o mercy_n from_o we_o as_o a_o thick_a cloud_n that_o suffer_v not_o the_o comfortable_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n to_o shine_v in_o our_o face_n rom._n 11.25_o 28._o 2._o it_o make_v the_o least_o sin_n that_o a_o man_n commit_v or_o can_v commit_v to_o be_v like_a to_o that_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o shall_v never_o be_v forgive_v neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o that_o to_o come_v mat._n 12.32_o for_o it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o sin_n simple_o that_o condemn_v a_o man_n for_o then_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v condemn_v insomuch_o as_o all_o man_n have_v sin_v as_o obstinacy_n and_o wilful_a continue_v in_o sin_n 3._o it_o be_v a_o sin_n against_o the_o gospel_n itself_o and_o the_o very_a doctrine_n of_o salvation_n if_o then_o we_o believe_v in_o earnest_n that_o we_o shall_v come_v to_o judgement_n if_o we_o take_v not_o heaven_n and_o hell_n the_o eternal_a joy_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o everlasting_a torment_n of_o the_o other_o for_o mere_a fable_n if_o we_o think_v the_o blessedness_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n worth_a the_o have_v or_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o infernal_a spirit_n worth_a the_o avoid_n let_v we_o not_o continue_v in_o sin_n rule_v how_o to_o perceive_v the_o grievousness_n of_o our_o sin_n viz._n 1._o compare_v they_o with_o other_o man_n sin_n as_o with_o adam_n sin_n for_o doubtless_o we_o have_v many_o sin_n consider_v in_o the_o fact_n come_v after_o his_o only_a in_o time_n and_o yet_o by_o that_o sin_n adam_n bring_v not_o only_o on_o himself_o but_o on_o all_o his_o posterity_n mortality_n and_o destruction_n the_o first_o and_o second_o death_n 2._o let_v we_o consider_v our_o sin_n in_o the_o punishment_n thereof_o that_o be_v subjection_n to_o all_o woe_n and_o misery_n yea_o and_o to_o death_n itself_o in_o this_o life_n and_o to_o death_n eternal_a after_o this_o life_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n this_o be_v the_o reward_n of_o every_o sin_n in_o itself_o 3._o consider_v these_o thy_o sin_n as_o they_o be_v lay_v on_o the_o holy_a person_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n which_o he_o endure_v not_o only_o outward_a bodily_a torment_n on_o the_o cross_n but_o inward_o in_o soul_n apprehend_v the_o whole_a wrath_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o we_o for_o the_o same_o which_o cause_v he_o to_o sweat_v water_n and_o blood_n and_o to_o cry_v my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o etc._n etc._n 4._o have_v recourse_n to_o the_o last_o commandment_n which_o forbid_v the_o very_a first_o thought_n and_o motion_n in_o the_o heart_n to_o sin_n though_o we_o never_o give_v consent_n of_o will_n thereto_o nay_o though_o we_o abhor_v the_o fact_n itself_o how_o god_n do_v punish_v sin_n viz._n 1._o most_o grievous_o for_o the_o greatenss_n of_o sin_n because_o the_o infinite_a god_n be_v offend_v thereby_o 2._o most_o just_o because_o every_o sin_n violate_v his_o law_n and_o therefore_o even_o the_o least_o sin_n merit_v eternal_a death_n abjection_n and_o cast_v away_o 3._o most_o certain_o as_o in_o respect_n 1._o of_o his_o justice_n which_o punish_v whatsoever_o be_v not_o agreeable_a to_o it_o 2._o of_o his_o truth_n because_o he_o have_v before_o denounce_v that_o he_o will_v punish_v man_n if_o they_o obey_v not_o his_o commandment_n the_o degree_n of_o the_o punishment_n the_o wicked_a do_v and_o shall_v suffer_v for_o sin_n viz._n 1._o in_o this_o life_n when_o the_o conscience_n for_o their_o misdced_n do_v gnaw_v vex_v and_o punish_v they_o than_o begin_v their_o hellish_a and_o infernal_a worm_n 2._o in_o temporal_a death_n when_o they_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o life_n without_o comfort_n go_v into_o the_o place_n of_o torment_n and_o vexation_n luke_n 16._o 3._o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o again_o to_o every_o of_o their_o body_n reunite_v to_o their_o soul_n the_o pain_n of_o hell_n to_o both_o shall_v be_v consummate_v the_o effect_n of_o sin_n viz._n 1._o sin_n that_o follow_v be_v the_o effect_n
proceed_v not_o from_o faith_n yet_o shall_v the_o common_a action_n of_o our_o call_v be_v reckon_v good_a work_n if_o they_o come_v from_o faith_n and_o love_n if_o they_o be_v do_v as_o to_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o he_o will_v accept_v they_o and_o for_o this_o cause_n the_o good_a purpose_n in_o many_o be_v naught_o because_o they_o have_v not_o faith_n for_o their_o ground_n good_a work_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n they_o go_v not_o before_o justification_n but_o they_o follow_v after_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v for_o first_o by_o grace_n we_o be_v justify_v and_o be_v justify_v we_o perform_v good_a work_n for_o man_n can_v do_v any_o work_n that_o be_v good_a and_o godly_a be_v not_o yet_o regenerate_v but_o when_o he_o be_v prevent_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o inspiration_n of_o his_o spirit_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n than_o he_o may_v do_v good_a work_n and_o the_o best_a work_n before_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o inspiration_n of_o his_o spirit_n be_v not_o please_v to_o god_n forasmuch_o as_o they_o spring_v not_o of_o faith_n yea_o before_o justification_n they_o have_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n now_o here_o we_o must_v know_v that_o good_a work_n be_v in_o a_o kind_a necessary_a to_o salvation_n yet_o not_o as_o cause_n thereof_o either_o efficient_a or_o help_v any_o way_n but_o only_o as_o a_o evidence_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o way_n to_o salvation_n for_o faith_n be_v necessary_a and_o good_a work_n be_v the_o token_n and_o fruit_n of_o faith_n and_o so_o be_v necessary_a also_o in_o a_o good_a work_n 1._o the_o end_n thereof_o must_v be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o fear_n obedience_n thankfulness_n 2._o the_o action_n itself_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n must_v be_v just_a and_o warrantable_a 3._o the_o circumstance_n honest_a and_o seasonable_a proportion_v to_o the_o justness_n of_o the_o work_n itself_o 4._o the_o mean_v direct_a and_o lawful_a and_o approvable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 5._o the_o fountain_n the_o heart_n sincere_a and_o sanctify_a in_o the_o do_n of_o every_o good_a work_n acceptable_a to_o god_n these_o rule_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v viz._n 1._o the_o person_n of_o the_o doer_n must_v be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n by_o a_o justify_v faith_n 2._o the_o word_n of_o god_n must_v be_v thy_o warrant_n for_o the_o do_v of_o the_o work_n 3._o the_o action_n end_n must_v be_v god_n glory_n 4._o the_o work_n must_v be_v do_v in_o faith_n because_o in_o welldoing_a a_o man_n must_v testify_v his_o fidelity_n to_o god_n we_o must_v be_v sure_o persuade_v out_o of_o god_n word_n that_o the_o thing_n we_o do_v be_v approve_v of_o god_n for_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n 5._o love_n be_v necessary_a in_o every_o good_a work_n we_o go_v about_o for_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n 6._o service_n to_o man_n be_v require_v in_o our_o good_a work_n for_o the_o end_n of_o man_n life_n be_v in_o his_o call_v to_o serve_v man_n and_o by_o that_o to_o serve_v god_n col._n 3.24_o 7._o our_o good_a work_n must_v be_v do_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o calling_n 8._o patience_n be_v necessary_a in_o every_o good_a work_n that_o we_o faint_v not_o in_o welldoing_a in_o every_o good_a work_n there_o must_v beatwofold_a faith_n viz._n 1._o justify_v faith_n whereby_o the_o person_n do_v the_o work_n must_v be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n and_o stand_v before_o god_n a_o true_a member_n of_o christ_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n heb._n 11.6_o and_o therefore_o be_v chief_o necessary_a 2._o general_n faith_n whereby_o a_o man_n believe_v that_o the_o work_v he_o do_v be_v please_v unto_o god_n whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n rom._n 14.23_o whereunto_o be_v require_v both_o the_o word_n of_o god_n command_v the_o work_n and_o prescribe_v the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o and_o also_o a_o promise_n of_o blessing_n upon_o the_o do_n of_o it_o as_o thing_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v good_a in_o a_o double_a respect_n 1._o good_a in_o themselves_o alone_o as_o almsdeed_n do_v by_o a_o wicked_a man_n 2._o good_a in_o themselves_o and_o the_o doer_n as_o the_o prayer_n of_o any_o true_a believer_n so_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o good_a work_n viz._n 1._o those_o which_o god_n in_o his_o word_n have_v direct_o command_v as_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n such_o as_o be_v prayer_n thanksgiving_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n hear_v the_o word_n etc._n etc._n 2._o action_n indifferent_a sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n and_o do_v to_o god_n glory_n be_v perform_v after_o the_o manner_n and_o to_o the_o end_n god_n have_v command_v they_o the_o end_n of_o a_o good_a work_n be_v manifold_a viz._n 1._o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o work_n be_v do_v in_o humility_n whereby_o a_o man_n esteem_v himself_o to_o be_v but_o a_o voluntary_a and_o reasonable_a instrument_n of_o god_n therein_o and_o also_o do_v in_o simplicity_n or_o singleness_n of_o heart_n whereby_o a_o man_n in_o do_v a_o good_a work_n intend_v simple_o and_o direct_o to_o honour_n and_o please_v god_n without_o all_o by-respect_n to_o his_o own_o praise_n or_o the_o please_a of_o man_n 2._o the_o testification_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n who_o have_v redeem_v we_o by_o christ_n 3._o to_o edify_v our_o brethren_n thereby_o and_o that_o they_o also_o may_v glorify_v god_n 4._o to_o exercise_v and_o increase_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n 5._o to_o escape_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o to_o obtain_v the_o reward_n of_o the_o righteous_a 6._o to_o be_v answerable_a to_o our_o call_v in_o do_v the_o duty_n thereof_o 7._o to_o pay_v the_o debt_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n for_o we_o be_v his_o debtor_n as_o we_o be_v his_o creature_n his_o servant_n his_o child_n and_o his_o redeem_a by_o christ_n god_n accept_v of_o good_a work_n in_o we_o divers_a way_n 1._o in_o that_o he_o pardon_v the_o 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first-born_a ibid._n why_o call_v our_o head_n ibid._n 128_o a._n why_o call_v our_o lord_n 127_o messiah_n christ_n or_o anoint_v ibid._n b._n why_o call_v the_o word_n 129_o a._n the_o lamb_n from_o the_o etc._n etc._n 322_o c._n the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n 151_o b._n how_o say_v to_o be_v present_a with_o we_o 157_o b_o c._n to_o what_o end_v anoint_v 128_o b._n his_o royal_a prophetic_a and_o priestly_a office_n 128_o &_o 129_o his_o theanthropeity_n and_o the_o use_n thereof_o 131_o c._n church_n what_o it_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o the_o holy_a catholic_n church_n 149_o c._n why_o call_v catholic_n 150_o a._n the_o church_n twofold_a visible_a and_o invisible_a ibid._n b._n &_o 152_o c._n its_o privilege_n 151_o c._n mark_v to_o know_v the_o true_a church_n by_o 152_o a._n her_o title_n of_o honour_n ibid._n why_o call_v holy_a ibid._n b._n her_o property_n ibid._n why_o god_n permit_v it_o to_o be_v persecute_v ibid._n c._n 153_o a._n 198_o b._n why_o the_o world_n hate_v it_o ibid._n c._n how_o the_o church_n before_o christ_n come_n differ_v from_o the_o church_n since_o his_o come_n 154_o a._n how_o it_o differ_v from_o common-weal_n ibid._n b._n her_o office_n and_o authority_n touch_v the_o scripture_n ibid._n how_o the_o church_n may_v be_v say_v to_o err_v ibid._n c._n what_o she_o may_v not_o do_v ibid._n the_o duty_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o holy_a catholic_n church_n 155_o a._n circumcision_n why_o abolish_v 46_o c._n why_o christ_n be_v circumcise_a ibid._n b._n communion_n of_o saint_n what_o 155_o c._n 156_o c._n doctrine_n thereof_o 155_o to_o 156._o how_o we_o be_v say_v to_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n 157_o c._n the_o sign_n of_o true_a communion_n with_o god_n 158_o a._n 159_o a._n the_o duty_n of_o the_o saint_n by_o virtue_n of_o this_o communion_n ibid._n c._n conception_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n what_o 132_o c._n what_o it_o signify_v 133_o c._n why_o he_o be_v conceive_v ibid._n what_o it_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o christ_n conceive_v 134_o b_o c._n confession_n the_o property_n thereof_o 79_o b._n christian_a confession_n twofold_a 246_o b._n caveat_n touch_v private_a confession_n 225_o c._n consubstantiation_n reason_n against_o it_o 57_o b._n conversion_n what_o 337_o doctrine_n thereof_o ibid._n to_o 343._o conversion_n twofold_a 341_o c._n how_o wrought_v 342_o a_o b._n the_o object_n subject_a part_n and_o cause_n of_o conversion_n ibid._n b_o c._n how_o be_v differ_v from_o false_a repentance_n 343_o a._n covenant_n betwixt_o god_n and_o man_n twofold_a 330_o a._n covetous_a how_o say_v to_o be_v idolater_n 309_o a._n covetousness_n what_o 306_o c._n the_o evil_n thereof_o 309_o b._n remedy_n against_o it_o ibid._n a._n 110_o b._n creation_n describe_v 124_o c._n 125_o a._n 316_o why_o god_n create_v the_o world_n 125_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o creation_n ibid._n b_o c._n &_o 316_o to_o 319_o the_o use_n of_o that_o doctrine_n 119_o b._n creature_n four_o kind_n thereof_o in_o the_o world_n 318_o b._n a_o twofold_a goodness_n in_o the_o creature_n ibid._n a._n creed_n why_o vulgar_o call_v apostolic_a 117_o c._n and_o why_o so_o frame_v ibid._n cross_n fourfold_a 198_o c._n a_o cordial_a against_o faint_v under_o it_o 200_o a._n 201_o b._n cruelty_n the_o property_n thereof_o 278_o b._n curse_v for_o sin_n fourfold_a 19_o c._n d_o death_n of_o christ_n why_o so_o ignominious_a 137_o c._n the_o benefit_n thereby_o ibid._n a._n debt_n a_o threefold_a debt_n in_o sin_n 105_o a._n decalogue_n how_o divide_v 170_o c._n the_o doctrine_n thereof_o 169_o to_o 310_o rule_n how_o to_o expound_v it_o 171_o c._n 172_o a_o b._n deity_n prove_v 119_o c._n 120_o a._n deliverance_n how_o many_o way_n god_n work_v it_o for_o his_o people_n 113_o a._n why_o god_n sometime_o defer_v it_o 200_o c._n descension_n of_o christ_n into_o hell_n what_o 135_o c._n the_o diversity_n of_o opinion_n touch_v it_o 138_o b_o c._n despair_n what_o 222_o c_o etc._n etc._n doctrine_n thereof_o ibid._n to_o 226_o threefold_a 225_o a._n cause_n thereof_o ibid._n b._n remedy_n against_o it_o 111_o b._n 225_o c._n 226_o a_o b._n discipline_n what_o ecclesiastical_a discipline_n be_v 376_o b._n the_o nature_n of_o it_o how_o and_o by_o who_o to_o be_v administer_v ibid._n why_o and_o by_o who_o institute_v 378_o a._n the_o method_n thereof_o ibid._n the_o necessity_n thereof_o ibid._n c._n the_o difference_n betwixt_o church-discipline_n and_o state-government_n ibid._n distress_n of_o mind_n the_o kind_n thereof_o 224_o b_o c._n doctrine_n how_o true_a doctrine_n differ_v from_o other_o 153_o c._n drunkenness_n remedy_n against_o it_o 111_o a._n duty_n the_o kind_n thereof_o 271_o a_o b._n e_o earth_n a_o twofold_a right_n to_o it_o 272_o c._n eat_v to_o the_o lord_n what_o and_o how_o 374_o b._n election_n what_o 313_o doctrine_n thereof_o ibid._n to_o 316_o kind_n thereof_o 315_o b._n effect_n thereof_o ibid._n c._n the_o way_n to_o obtain_v assurance_n thereof_o 316_o a._n envy_n twofold_a 281_o c._n why_o to_o be_v avoid_v ibid._n remedy_n against_o it_o ibid._n essence_n divine_a what_o 2_o b_o c._n 3_o b._n how_o the_o essence_n of_o god_n differ_v from_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o creature_n 4_o a._n why_o the_o difference_n of_o essence_n and_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n be_v necessary_a to_o be_v know_v ibid._n b._n examination_n before_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n 49_o c._n to_o 53_o b._n examiner_n three_o sort_n of_o examiner_n 53_o a._n excommunication_n what_o 376_o c._n its_o part_n 381_o c._n the_o original_a thereof_o 377_o a._n how_o to_o be_v use_v ibid._n b._n of_o no_o force_n against_o the_o child_n of_o god_n ibid._n c._n three_o judgement_n in_o excommunication_n 378_o b._n observation_n thereon_o 379_o b._n duty_n to_o be_v perform_v by_o and_o to_o the_o excommunicate_a 380_o a_o b._n the_o fearful_a condition_n of_o excommunicate_v person_n ibid._n c._n the_o end_n and_o use_v of_o excommunication_n 381_o a_o b._n with_o the_o use_n to_o be_v make_v thereof_o 382,383_o eye_n rule_n for_o the_o govern_n of_o they_o to_o avoid_v adultery_n 289_o a._n f_o faith_n what_o 174_o b._n doctrine_n thereof_o 379_o to_o 194_o what_o the_o most_o mysterious_a point_n of_o faith_n 1_o a._n how_o many_o way_n we_o may_v be_v say_v to_o believe_v 183_o b._n i'faith_o fourfold_a ibid._n historical_a faith_n what_o ibid._n c._n justify_v faith_n wherein_o it_o consist_v 184_o a_o b._n its_o property_n 186_o c._n god_n order_n in_o work_a faith_n 184_o c._n how_o many_o way_n faith_n work_v 187_o a_o b._n how_o it_o admit_v degree_n 186_o a._n 238_o c._n 239_o a._n effectual_a faith_n what_o 187_o wherein_o the_o effectualness_n of_o it_o consist_v 188_o a._n the_o fruit_n effect_n and_o sign_n of_o effectual_a faith_n 192_o b_o c._n the_o cause_n of_o uneffectual_a faith_n 188_o a._n faithless_a work_n threefold_a 187_o c._n trial_n of_o faith_n 50_o b_o c._n 51_o c._n duty_n of_o faith_n in_o christ_n crucify_a 138_o a._n how_o faith_n and_o hope_n differ_v 189_o a._n wherein_o they_o agree_v ibid._n c._n how_o faith_n differ_v from_o presumption_n 191_o a._n how_o faith_n differ_v from_o moral_a honesty_n 238_o b._n the_o degree_n of_o temporary_a faith_n 239_o b._n satan_n engine_n to_o destroy_v faith_n 188_o c._n title_n in_o scripture_n give_v to_o faith_n 190_o c._n how_o far_o the_o sense_n of_o faith_n may_v be_v lose_v ibid._n motive_n to_o grow_v in_o faith_n 191_o b._n mean_v to_o attain_v it_o ibid._n c._n the_o use_n of_o faith_n in_o prosperity_n 193_o c._n faithful_n why_o call_v saint_n 157_o a._n fast_o what_o a_o religious_a fast_o be_v 369_o a._n 370_o c._n 371_o a_o b._n the_o several_a kind_n thereof_o ibid._n c._n 372_o a._n rule_n touch_v the_o same_o
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be_v also_o right_a and_o sincere_a thus_o david_n josiah_n and_o other_o be_v say_v to_o be_v perfect_a and_o not_o otherwise_o and_o thus_o every_o regenerate_a man_n can_v and_o do_v approve_v himself_o in_o some_o measure_n for_o perfect_a though_o amid_o great_a weakness_n again_o a_o man_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v perfect_a 1._o comparative_o in_o regard_n of_o other_o that_o be_v more_o imperfect_a 2._o in_o endeavour_n when_o a_o man_n set_v himself_o so_o much_o as_o possible_o he_o can_v to_o keep_v not_o some_o but_o all_o and_o every_o of_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n though_o the_o law_n be_v impossible_a even_o to_o the_o regenerate_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n that_o be_v as_o touch_v the_o perfect_a inward_a and_o outward_a obedience_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o be_v the_o law_n thus_o possible_a to_o they_o and_o they_o only_o 1._o as_o concern_v outward_a order_n and_o discipline_n 2._o by_o the_o benefit_n of_o justification_n and_o regeneration_n both_o which_o we_o 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perfect_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n do_v all_o that_o the_o law_n require_v thus_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v under_o the_o law_n gal._n 4.4_o 3._o in_o man_n of_o 2_o sort_n 1._o elect_a in_o who_o he_o fulfil_v the_o law_n two_o way_n 1._o by_o create_v faith_n in_o their_o heart_n whereby_o they_o lie_v hold_v on_o christ_n who_o for_o they_o fulfil_v it_o 2._o by_o give_v they_o his_o own_o spirit_n thereby_o reform_v they_o unto_o the_o image_n of_o god_n rom._n 6._o &_o 7._o make_v they_o endeavour_n to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n which_o in_o christ_n be_v accept_v for_o perfect_a obedience_n in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v be_v perfect_a obedience_n indeed_o 2._o unbeliever_n in_o who_o christ_n fulfil_v the_o law_n when_o he_o execute_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n upon_o they_o for_o that_o be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o execution_n and_o endure_v of_o the_o curse_n be_v one_o fulfil_v of_o the_o law_n the_o use_n or_o end_n of_o the_o law_n viz._n 1._o maintenance_n of_o order_n and_o discipline_n as_o well_o in_o the_o regenerate_a as_o unregenerate_v 2._o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o god_n be_v and_o what_o he_o be_v 3._o the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n 4._o a_o prepare_v to_o fearful_a horror_n in_o the_o thought_n and_o conscience_n of_o the_o wicked_a 5._o a_o mean_v whereby_o repentance_n may_v be_v kindle_v and_o increase_v in_o god_n child_n 6._o a_o level_n or_o rule_v of_o live_v unto_o the_o faithful_a the_o principal_a use_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n 1._o the_o preserve_n and_o maintain_v of_o discipline_n both_o in_o the_o church_n and_o without_o also_o 1_o tim._n 1.9_o 2._o the_o acknowledgement_n and_o accuse_v of_o sin_n in_o the_o regenerate_a and_o unregenerate_a rom._n 3.20_o 3._o a_o instruct_v and_o inform_v concern_v the_o true_a service_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o this_o use_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n be_v proper_a to_o the_o regenerate_a jer._n 31.33_o psal_n 1.2_o &_o 119.50_o the_o 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and_o free_a obedience_n in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n the_o cause_n or_o the_o chief_a end_n for_o which_o the_o sacrifice_n under_o the_o law_n be_v institute_v and_o ordain_v 1._o to_o maintain_v the_o public_a assembly_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o their_o meeting_n together_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n 2._o that_o they_o may_v be_v shadow_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v to_o put_v they_o in_o mind_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o sacrifice_n who_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o lamb_n slay_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n rev._n 13.8_o 3._o they_o be_v as_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o church_n and_o testimony_n of_o god_n infallible_a promise_n make_v to_o the_o father_n touch_v salvation_n in_o the_o messiah_n to_o come_v
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be_v account_v state-policy_n to_o defend_v little_a preach_v and_o less_o hear_v but_o ignorance_n can_v uphold_v no_o kingdom_n religion_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o be_v the_o pillar_n both_o of_o church_n and_o state_n the_o want_n whereof_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o tumult_n insurrection_n and_o sedition_n true_a religion_n be_v a_o bulwark_n and_o a_o castle_n of_o defence_n to_o any_o kingdom_n the_o very_a chariot_n and_o horseman_n of_o israel_n 2_o king_n 2.12_o now_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v proper_o the_o expound_v of_o some_o part_n thereof_o teach_v hence_o the_o duty_n to_o be_v follow_v and_o the_o sin_n to_o be_v avoid_v and_o exhort_v to_o do_v according_o so_o that_o every_o discourse_n upon_o a_o text_n of_o scripture_n be_v not_o preach_v but_o he_o that_o so_o expound_v and_o appli_v the_o word_n that_o his_o ministry_n may_v be_v as_o salt_n unto_o his_o hearer_n he_o it_o be_v that_o preach_v the_o word_n indeed_o and_o they_o who_o 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the_o sacrament_n be_v all_o one_o in_o substance_n for_o in_o the_o one_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v see_v in_o the_o other_o hear_v which_o ought_v to_o be_v dispense_v pure_o plain_o and_o sincere_o without_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n this_o be_v paul_n special_a care_n my_o word_n and_o my_o preach_n say_v he_o stand_v not_o in_o the_o entice_a speech_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o in_o plain_a evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n that_o your_o faith_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o man_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 2.4_o 5._o indeed_o there_o be_v a_o place_n for_o art_n and_o tongue_n and_o humane_a learning_n with_o every_o dispenser_n of_o the_o word_n wherein_o he_o may_v use_v they_o with_o great_a commendation_n as_o in_o his_o private_a preparation_n but_o not_o in_o the_o public_a dispensation_n whereby_o he_o season_v man_n heart_n unto_o god_n that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n alone_o must_v do_v for_o to_o it_o alone_o belong_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o spirit_n isa_n 59.21_o and_o therefore_o must_v he_o use_v great_a discretion_n in_o this_o ministry_n endeavour_v so_o to_o speak_v that_o the_o spirit_n may_v take_v delight_n to_o accompany_v the_o same_o otherwise_o he_o may_v discourse_v a_o year_n of_o sabbath_n till_o he_o have_v make_v his_o lung_n dry_a than_o his_o matter_n yet_o all_o will_v be_v to_o as_o vain_a a_o purpose_n as_o his_o humane_a wisdom_n be_v for_o that_o only_o be_v true_a preach_n which_o expel_v the_o natural_a ignorance_n of_o man_n heart_n and_o give_v this_o light_n of_o knowledge_n to_o the_o mind_n and_o conscience_n which_o lead_v man_n unto_o god_n again_o minister_n in_o dispense_n god_n word_n must_v content_v themselves_o with_o the_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n alone_o for_o the_o end_n of_o the_o ministry_n be_v to_o work_v and_o confirm_v faith_n and_o to_o settle_v and_o build_v up_o the_o conscience_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o religion_n and_o matter_n concern_v salvation_n which_o no_o other_o word_n can_v do_v save_v only_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o scripture_n that_o have_v sufficient_a authority_n in_o itself_o from_o which_o conscience_n can_v appeal_v the_o order_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o preach_v 1._o the_o law_n be_v to_o be_v propose_v that_o thence_o we_o may_v know_v our_o misery_n 2._o that_o we_o may_v not_o despair_v after_o our_o misery_n be_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o gospel_n be_v to_o be_v teach_v which_o both_o give_v we_o a_o certain_a hope_n of_o return_v into_o god_n promise_a favour_n by_o christ_n our_o mediator_n and_o show_v we_o the_o manner_n how_o we_o be_v to_o repent_v 3._o the_o law_n be_v again_o to_o be_v teach_v that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o level_n and_o square_n of_o our_o action_n lest_o after_o we_o attain_v unto_o our_o delivery_n we_o prove_v careless_a and_o wanton_a the_o duty_n require_v of_o minister_n in_o the_o delivery_n of_o the_o word_n 1._o it_o behove_v they_o to_o set_v themselves_o as_o in_o god_n presence_n and_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v his_o messenger_n and_o speak_v in_o his_o name_n and_o be_v as_o it_o be_v his_o mouth_n 2._o to_o aim_n at_o his_o glory_n who_o have_v call_v they_o not_o at_o their_o own_o 3._o due_o to_o come_v well_o prepare_v and_o provide_v as_o a_o wise_a scribe_n teach_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 4._o to_o regard_v not_o only_o the_o matter_n which_o they_o handle_v but_o the_o manner_n of_o handle_v 5._o not_o to_o gird_v and_o glance_n at_o sin_n to_o show_v his_o own_o wit_n but_o to_o pierce_v the_o very_a heart_n of_o it_o with_o the_o two-edged_a sword_n of_o god_n word_n 6._o to_o speak_v to_o the_o people_n with_o understanding_n not_o fly_v aloft_o above_o the_o reach_n and_o capacity_n of_o those_o to_o who_o they_o speak_v 7._o to_o content_v themselves_o with_o the_o purity_n and_o simplicity_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v sufficient_a in_o itself_o to_o expound_v itself_o and_o able_a yea_o only_a able_a to_o give_v direction_n and_o satisfaction_n to_o the_o conscience_n the_o whole_a exercise_n consist_v 1._o of_o prayer_n 1._o before_o exercise_v and_o therein_o we_o must_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 1_o confess_v our_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o better_a performance_n whereof_o we_o must_v remember_v 1._o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n 2._o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n 3._o our_o own_o unworthiness_n 2._o crave_v pardon_n for_o the_o same_o 3._o desire_v the_o continuance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n general_o in_o all_o thing_n particular_o for_o that_o exercise_n 2._o after_o exercise_n consist_v of_o these_o 2_o part_n 1._o invocation_n which_o be_v twofold_a 1._o particular_a as_o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o particular_n that_o have_v be_v propound_v 2._o general_n as_o for_o the_o church_n generally_n every_o where_n particular_o 1._o for_o the_o commonwealth_n 2._o for_o ruler_n in_o authority_n 3._o for_o the_o people_n and_o commons_o 2._o thanksgiving_n for_o god_n mercy_n bestow_v 1._o upon_o the_o whole_a church_n every_o where_n 2._o upon_o these_o realm_n or_o upon_o any_o part_n or_o member_n of_o the_o same_o 2._o of_o interpret_n &_o handle_v of_o the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o deduct_v of_o the_o same_o these_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v stand_v upon_o 1._o a_o preparation_n unto_o doctrine_n wherein_o be_v show_v 1._o the_o coherence_n of_o the_o text_n with_o the_o former_a if_o there_o be_v any_o or_o else_o the_o occasion_n of_o the_o text._n 2._o the_o drift_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o that_o parcel_n of_o scripture_n that_o be_v handle_v 3._o the_o division_n of_o it_o into_o the_o part_n 4._o the_o paraphrase_n or_o sum_n of_o the_o word_n 2._o doctrine_n itself_o in_o
our_o natural_a estate_n we_o have_v no_o ability_n to_o pray_v 2_o cor._n 3.5_o 2._o in_o our_o regenerate_a estate_n we_o be_v no_o long_o able_a to_o do_v any_o good_a thing_n than_o the_o spirit_n help_v and_o assi_v we_o we_o have_v still_o need_v of_o the_o present_a effectual_a and_o continual_a work_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n phil._n 1.6_o 3._o though_o we_o know_v how_o to_o pray_v yet_o will_v not_o our_o prayer_n be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n except_o they_o come_v from_o his_o spirit_n for_o as_o god_n know_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o spirit_n so_o the_o spirit_n know_v the_o will_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.27_o the_o mean_n to_o pray_v aright_o in_o the_o spirit_n 1._o labour_n for_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n which_o be_v get_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n 2_o cor._n 3.8_o 2._o have_v the_o spirit_n we_o must_v go_v along_o with_o he_o and_o follow_v his_o good_a motion_n pour_v forth_o those_o desire_n which_o he_o sugge_v unto_o we_o give_v unto_o god_n that_o which_o be_v god_n mat._n 22._o 3._o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o at_o any_o time_n we_o grieve_v not_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o may_v be_v do_v two_o way_n 1._o by_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o through_o carelessness_n 1_o thess_n 5.19_o 2._o by_o resist_v the_o spirit_n through_o our_o rebellion_n act_v 7.51_o prayer_n must_v be_v always_o accompany_v with_o thanksgiving_n the_o matter_n whereof_o may_v be_v thus_o distinguish_v viz._n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o nature_n and_o kind_n of_o benefit_n and_o they_o be_v either_o good_a thing_n bestow_v or_o evil_a thing_n remove_v 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o quality_n of_o they_o viz._n 1._o spiritual_a blessing_n which_o be_v 1._o bestow_v here_o on_o earth_n in_o the_o rank_n whereof_o must_v be_v account_v these_o four_o 1._o the_o ground_n of_o they_o which_o be_v election_n 2._o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o they_o that_o be_v our_o redemption_n under_o which_o must_v be_v comprise_v 1._o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n which_o be_v christ_n blood_n 2._o the_o special_a fruit_n thereof_o as_o reconciliation_n adoption_n remission_n imputation_n of_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o mean_n of_o apply_v the_o benefit_n of_o our_o election_n and_o redemption_n namely_o the_o effectual_a operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n under_o which_o be_v comptised_a vocation_n regeneration_n sanctification_n and_o such_o sanctify_a grace_n as_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o wrought_v as_o knowledge_n faith_n hope_n love_n repentance_n patience_n new-obedience_n etc._n etc._n together_o with_o the_o bless_a fruit_n of_o they_o as_o peace_n in_o conscience_n joy_n in_o the_o spirit_n holy_a security_n etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o mean_n which_o he_o spirit_n use_v to_o work_v &_o increase_v all_o these_o grace_n be_v to_o be_v remember_v as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o other_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o god_n together_o with_o liberty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n of_o good_a and_o faithful_a minister_n of_o public_a assembly_n and_o the_o like_a 2._o reserve_v in_o heaven_n such_o as_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o ear_n hear_v nor_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n 2._o temporal_a &_o therein_o such_o as_o concern_v 1._o mankind_n in_o general_n 2._o the_o whole_a church_n 3_o the_o commonwealth_n 4._o family_n 5._o our_o own_o person_n 3._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o bestow_v they_o 1._o already_o give_v 2._o promise_a to_o be_v give_v 4._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o person_n on_o who_o they_o be_v bestow_v viz._n ourselves_o other_o evil_n remove_v for_o which_o thanks_o be_v to_o be_v give_v be_v public_a both_o spiritual_a private_a both_o temporal_a in_o like_a manner_n thanksgiving_n be_v public_a for_o good_a thing_n bestow_v private_a for_o evil_a thing_n remove_v proof_n of_o scripture_n apply_v to_o particular_a occasion_n of_o thanksgiving_n viz._n 1._o for_o all_o manner_n of_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o general_a eph._n 1.3_o etc._n etc._n 2._o for_o the_o author_n of_o they_o all_o christ_n jesus_n luke_n 2.13_o 14._o 3._o for_o the_o outward_a mean_n of_o work_v these_o spiritual_a blessing_n coloss_n 1.3_o 4_o etc._n etc._n 4._o for_o the_o inward_a efficacy_n of_o god_n spirit_n 1_o thess_n 1.2_o 5._o 5._o for_o temporal_a blessing_n christ_n give_v thanks_o for_o food_n joh._n 6.11_o hannah_n for_o a_o child_n 1_o sam._n 2.1_o jacob_n for_o riches_n gen._n 32.10_o and_o abraham_n servant_n for_o prosper_v his_o journey_n gen._n 24.48_o 6._o for_o blessing_n on_o other_o thus_o the_o queen_n of_o sheba_n praise_v god_n for_o his_o blessing_n on_o israel_n 1_o king_n 10.9_o and_o the_o christian_a jew_n for_o the_o gospel_n reveal_v to_o the_o gentile_n act_n 11.18_o 7._o for_o public_a blessing_n concern_v the_o church_n col._n 1.3_o 6._o act_n 2.47_o &_o 4.24_o 8._o for_o the_o commonwealth_n 1_o king_n 1.40_o &_o 8.62_o 66._o 9_o for_o general_a blessing_n on_o mankind_n psal_n 8.1_o 6._o 10._o for_o blessing_n on_o one_o family_n thus_o be_v jacob_n thankful_a gen._n 35.7_o 11._o for_o private_a blessing_n leah_n praise_v god_n for_o a_o son_n gen._n 29.3_o and_o hezekiah_n for_o his_o health_n isa_n 38.19_o 12._o for_o evil_n remove_v exod._n 15.1_o etc._n etc._n psal_n 124.6_o 13._o for_o public_a spiritual_a evil_n remove_v as_o idolatry_n in_o hezekiahs_n time_n 2_o chron._n 29.30_o 14._o for_o private_a spiritual_a evil_n prevent_v 1_o sam._n 25.32_o 15._o for_o adversity_n job_n bless_v god_n and_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v for_o suffering_n act_v 5.41_o 16._o for_o good_a thing_n promise_v and_o not_o enjoy_v heb._n 11.13_o general_a direction_n for_o thanksgiving_n viz._n 1._o that_o we_o lift_v up_o our_o eye_n unto_o the_o author_n of_o all_o blessing_n be_v persuade_v that_o they_o be_v bring_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n good_a guide_a providence_n and_o not_o by_o chance_n or_o fortune_n 2._o that_o we_o be_v well_o instruct_v in_o the_o ground_n or_o cause_n which_o move_v god_n to_o do_v the_o good_a which_o he_o do_v even_o his_o own_o freegrace_n ezek._n 33.19_o a_o gift_n the_o more_o free_a it_o be_v the_o more_o praiseworthy_a 3._o that_o we_o take_v particular_a distinct_a notice_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o so_o particular_o acknowledge_v they_o and_o according_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n for_o they_o 4._o that_o we_o accept_v god_n blessing_n as_o token_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o according_o rejoice_v in_o they_o psal_n 138.2_o 5._o that_o we_o observe_v what_o god_n have_v bestow_v on_o we_o above_o other_o and_o what_o other_o want_v that_o we_o have_v psal_n 147.19_o 20._o 6._o that_o we_o due_o weigh_v how_o unworthy_a we_o be_v of_o the_o very_a lest_o of_o god_n favour_n even_o the_o least_o crumb_n we_o eat_v or_o drop_v we_o drink_v thus_o do_v jacob_n gen._n 32.10_o particular_a direction_n for_o extraordinary_a and_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n viz._n 1._o a_o day_n must_v be_v set_v apart_o and_o sanctify_a thereto_o thus_o be_v it_o in_o esther_n time_n esth_n 9.17_o etc._n etc._n 2._o assembly_n must_v meet_v together_o thus_o jehoshaphat_n assemble_v the_o people_n on_o a_o day_n set_v apart_o to_o praise_n god_n solemn_o 2_o chron._n 20.26_o 3._o the_o solemn_a worship_n must_v on_o that_o day_n be_v perform_v to_o god_n 4._o the_o sanctification_n of_o that_o day_n must_v be_v help_v by_o preach_v the_o word_n which_o help_v the_o people_n of_o god_n desire_v and_o obtain_v in_o ezra_n time_n neh._n 8.1_o etc._n etc._n 5._o a_o solemn_a vow_n and_o covenant_n must_v then_o be_v make_v with_o god_n to_o bind_v we_o more_o careful_o and_o more_o conscionable_o to_o testify_v the_o truth_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n by_o our_o constant_a and_o faithful_a subjection_n to_o his_o will_n 2_o chron._n 15.12_o etc._n etc._n 6._o psalm_n of_o praise_n must_v then_o be_v sing_v this_o help_v the_o psalmist_n do_v much_o press_n psal_n 81.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n 7._o it_o be_v meet_v that_o feast_n be_v then_o make_v in_o time_n of_o rejoice_v the_o creature_n may_v be_v more_o liberal_o use_v then_o at_o other_o time_n but_o with_o respect_n to_o sobriety_n and_o charity_n by_o prayer_n be_v love_v wrought_v four_o way_n 1._o it_o obtain_v it_o for_o when_o we_o cry_v earnest_o god_n will_v not_o deny_v we_o 2._o it_o bring_v we_o to_o communion_n with_o god_n to_o converse_v and_o be_v familiar_a with_o he_o which_o breed_v love_n 3._o in_o prayer_n god_n show_v himself_o when_o we_o be_v much_o in_o call_v upon_o and_o praise_v god_n he_o delight_v to_o show_v himself_o to_o such_o a_o man_n yea_o at_o such_o a_o time_n for_o the_o most_o part_n 4._o it_o exercise_v love_n if_o thou_o will_v be_v abundant_a in_o love_n be_v fervent_a and_o frequent_a in_o prayer_n the_o property_n
of_o right_a confession_n of_o sin_n in_o prayer_n to_o god_n 1._o we_o must_v impartial_o confess_v to_o god_n to_o the_o best_a of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n our_o special_a and_o particular_a sin_n 2._o we_o must_v set_v out_o our_o sin_n in_o their_o right_a colour_n make_v they_o appear_v vile_a and_o heinous_a as_o they_o be_v 3._o it_o must_v proceed_v from_o the_o heart_n jer._n 31.18_o hypocritical_a confession_n be_v no_o confession_n 4._o we_o must_v confess_v our_o sin_n with_o a_o hatred_n of_o they_o for_o many_o hypocrite_n confess_v like_a judas_n their_o particular_a sin_n but_o it_o be_v of_o custom_n without_o conscience_n or_o of_o passion_n without_o remorse_n or_o of_o fear_n without_o change_n whereas_o the_o sin_n that_o be_v in_o we_o shall_v more_o grieve_v we_o than_o the_o judgement_n that_o be_v upon_o we_o 5._o our_o confession_n must_v not_o be_v extort_a or_o enforce_v but_o free_o and_o willing_o perform_v otherwise_o it_o be_v not_o true_a confession_n 6._o in_o our_o confession_n this_o must_v be_v observe_v that_o we_o ought_v not_o so_o far_o to_o dwell_v upon_o the_o meditation_n of_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o forget_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o faith_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n 7._o it_o belong_v to_o we_o and_o our_o confession_n ever_o to_o join_v prayer_n to_o god_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n without_o which_o all_o be_v vain_a 8._o we_o ought_v so_o to_o confess_v our_o sin_n as_o that_o we_o have_v also_o a_o full_a purpose_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o we_o may_v not_o think_v to_o find_v mercy_n so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o that_o for_o which_o we_o crave_v it_o the_o vain_a repetition_n in_o prayer_n condemn_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n mat._n 6.7_o comprehend_v many_o abuse_n in_o the_o manner_n of_o prayer_n viz._n 1._o mere_a babble_a when_o word_n be_v use_v for_o prayer_n which_o contain_v neither_o request_n unto_o god_n nor_o give_v of_o thanks_o nor_o confession_n such_o be_v the_o use_n of_o the_o ave-maria_n or_o the_o angel_n gabriel_n salutation_n to_o the_o virgin_n mary_n yea_o the_o rehearsal_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n and_o of_o the_o creed_n for_o prayer_n be_v but_o mere_a babble_n 2._o ignorance_n in_o prayer_n as_o prayer_n in_o a_o unknown_a tongue_n and_o thus_o many_o sin_n that_o use_v the_o lord_n prayer_n without_o understanding_n of_o the_o word_n 3._o cold_a and_o dull_a pray_v when_o the_o lip_n draw_v near_o unto_o god_n but_o the_o heart_n not_o affect_v therewith_o 4._o superstitious_a prayer_n when_o as_o god_n worship_n be_v measure_v out_o by_o set_a number_n this_o opinion_n take_v place_n with_o our_o common_a people_n for_o they_o think_v that_o god_n be_v serve_v by_o the_o work_n do_v if_o the_o word_n be_v say_v they_o think_v all_o be_v well_o 5._o rash_n pray_v without_o due_a preparation_n when_o man_n pray_v only_o on_o the_o sudden_a by_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n 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as_o for_o cold_a prayer_n god_n will_v spew_v they_o out_o rev._n 3.16_o 4._o god_n thus_o move_v his_o child_n to_o search_v their_o heart_n to_o see_v if_o they_o can_v find_v any_o cause_n in_o they_o why_o god_n hear_v they_o not_o jos_n 7.6_o etc._n etc._n 5._o god_n do_v thus_o commend_v his_o blessing_n so_o much_o the_o more_o unto_o we_o for_o good_a thing_n much_o desire_v oft_o crave_v long_o expect_v be_v the_o more_o welcome_a when_o they_o be_v obtain_v and_o we_o move_v to_o be_v the_o more_o thankful_a for_o they_o prov._n 13.12_o the_o sign_n of_o extraordinary_a ardency_n in_o prayer_n be_v such_o as_o these_o viz._n 1._o extraordinary_a distemper_n of_o the_o body_n thus_o be_v it_o with_o christ_n luke_n 22.44_o and_o nehemiah_n neh._n 2.2_o 2._o unusual_a motion_n of_o the_o part_n of_o the_o body_n as_o in_o hannah_n 1_o sam._n 1.13_o in_o solomon_n 1_o king_n 8.22_o in_o the_o publican_n luke_n 18.13_o and_o in_o christ_n himself_o mark_v 14.35_o 3._o deep_o sigh_v and_o groan_n as_o in_o david_n psal_n 38.9_o the_o sigh_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v inexpressible_a rom._n 8.26_o 4._o loud_o cry_v david_n roar_v all_o the_o day_n psal_n 32.3_o christ_n cry_v with_o a_o loud_a voice_n mat._n 27.46_o 5._o often_o inculcate_v and_o repeat_v the_o same_o petition_n thus_o do_v christ_n mat._n 26.39_o 42_o 44._o so_o do_v daniel_n dan._n 9.18_o 19_o this_o be_v far_o from_o babble_v or_o vain_a repetition_n 6._o tear_n these_o christ_n pour_v forth_o heb._n 5.7_o so_o do_v the_o sinful_a woman_n luke_n 7.38_o yet_o tear_n simple_o in_o themselves_o be_v not_o acceptable_a to_o god_n but_o only_o as_o they_o be_v sign_n of_o true_a prayer_n when_o they_o proceed_v from_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n the_o fault_n or_o abuse_n in_o our_o prayer_n viz._n 1._o when_o we_o make_v our_o prayer_n unto_o any_o other_o then_o god_n or_o unto_o he_o in_o any_o other_o name_n then_o in_o christ_n 2._o when_o the_o power_n or_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v tie_v to_o some_o certain_a prayer_n to_o a_o certain_a number_n or_o set_v form_n 3._o when_o god_n be_v pray_v to_o only_a with_o the_o mouth_n without_o the_o heart_n 4._o when_o any_o pray_v unto_o god_n with_o a_o vain_a opinion_n of_o his_o own_o righteousness_n 5._o when_o any_o impenitent_a person_n or_o that_o labour_v not_o to_o amend_v his_o life_n pray_v 6._o when_o a_o man_n pray_v without_o faith_n the_o duty_n require_v after_o prayer_n viz._n 1._o a_o particular_a faith_n whereby_o he_o that_o pray_v must_v be_v assure_v that_o his_o particular_a request_n shall_v be_v grant_v 2._o we_o must_v with_o patience_n and_o hope_n expect_v the_o fulfil_n of_o our_o request_n 3._o we_o must_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v shun_v those_o thing_n we_o pray_v against_o or_o attain_v to_o these_o blessing_n and_o grace_n we_o pray_v for_o we_o must_v do_v and_o practice_n that_o which_o we_o pray_v for_o and_o use_v all_o lawful_a mean_n that_o we_o 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we_o acknowledge_v god_n to_o be_v not_o only_o our_o own_o father_n but_o also_o the_o common_a father_n of_o other_o in_o which_o christ_n teach_v we_o to_o say_v our_o father_n 2._o hereby_o we_o perform_v a_o duty_n of_o love_n one_o of_o the_o most_o principal_a duty_n that_o be_v it_o be_v a_o act_n both_o of_o charity_n and_o justice_n they_o which_o neglect_v it_o sin_n 1_o sam._n 12.13_o 3._o there_o be_v no_o one_o thing_n wherein_o and_o whereby_o we_o can_v be_v more_o beneficial_a and_o do_v more_o good_a to_o any_o then_o in_o and_o by_o faithful_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n they_o be_v just_o to_o be_v reprove_v who_o pray_v not_o for_o other_o and_o they_o be_v of_o three_o sort_n viz._n 1._o such_o as_o will_v take_v
be_v not_o speak_v circumscriptive_o as_o though_o god_n be_v contain_v in_o the_o heaven_n or_o as_o though_o if_o the_o heaven_n be_v not_o god_n can_v not_o be_v as_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n can_v be_v when_o the_o earth_n cease_v for_o god_n be_v before_o all_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o creature_n but_o because_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o attribute_n be_v most_o eminent_o visible_a in_o heaven_n and_o also_o to_o set_v forth_o his_o most_o mighty_a power_n psal_n 115.3_o he_o be_v by_o a_o excellency_n say_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n heaven_n be_v thy_o throne_n great_a god_n how_o then_o dare_v we_o who_o but_o the_o creature_n of_o thy_o footstool_n be_v look_v heavenward_n and_o cast_v a_o eye_n aloft_o or_o lift_v hand_n to_o '_o against_o which_o we_o have_v so_o oft_o this_o charter_n thou_o have_v seal_v we_o by_o thy_o son_n the_o privilege_n of_o our_o adoption_n heaven_n thy_o throne_n vanish_v distrust_n carnal_a fear_n thou_o can_v our_o prayer_n grant_v as_o soon_o as_o hear_v but_o teach_v we_o by_o thy_o spirit_n this_o holy_a skill_n to_o ask_v in_o faith_n what_o answer_v to_o thy_o will_n §._o 5._o hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v mean_v the_o whole_a worship_n of_o god_n or_o god_n name_n be_v any_o thing_n that_o may_v be_v refer_v unto_o god_n in_o which_o he_o may_v be_v consider_v as_o his_o word_n his_o sacrament_n his_o servant_n and_o his_o work_n so_o that_o by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o whatsoever_o it_o be_v whereby_o the_o lord_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o according_a to_o his_o most_o glorious_a attribute_n as_o wisdom_n power_n justice_n mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o may_v be_v either_o by_o his_o title_n his_o word_n or_o his_o work_n now_o we_o must_v know_v that_o god_n name_n can_v be_v more_o sanctify_v in_o itself_o than_o it_o be_v but_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o that_o we_o here_o pray_v for_o be_v that_o it_o may_v be_v sanctify_v in_o we_o which_o may_v be_v when_o it_o hear_v well_o by_o our_o walk_a worthy_a of_o this_o holy_a name_n which_o be_v among_o we_o call_v upon_o and_o profess_v for_o contrariwise_o it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v blaspheme_v rom._n 2.24_o and_o whereas_o thy_o name_n o_o lord_n be_v use_v as_o unholy_a by_o profane_a worldling_n vindicate_v and_o deliver_v it_o from_o such_o abuse_n and_o make_v we_o to_o stand_v for_o thy_o honour_n against_o such_o and_o provide_v for_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o same_o from_o be_v use_v as_o a_o common_a thing_n work_v in_o all_o thy_o people_n a_o holy_a consent_n to_o hallow_v it_o together_o abstain_v from_o all_o common_a unworthy_a usage_n thereof_o and_o open_v our_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v know_v thou_o aright_o and_o may_v discern_v thy_o power_n wisdom_n justice_n and_o mercy_n and_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v sanctify_v thou_o in_o they_o by_o make_v thou_o our_o fear_n love_n joy_n and_o confidence_n and_o open_v our_o lip_n that_o we_o may_v bless_v thou_o for_o thy_o goodness_n yea_o open_v our_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v see_v thou_o in_o thy_o work_n and_o strike_v our_o heart_n with_o reverence_n of_o thy_o name_n appear_v in_o they_o and_o grant_v that_o when_o we_o use_v any_o one_o of_o they_o we_o may_v honour_v thou_o in_o our_o sober_a and_o sanctify_a use_n thereof_o this_o petition_n come_v in_o the_o first_o place_n because_o it_o be_v the_o end_n and_o scope_n of_o all_o the_o other_o for_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n must_v be_v god_n glory_n and_o it_o be_v place_v before_o thy_o kingdom_n come_v to_o teach_v we_o that_o no_o man_n can_v be_v a_o true_a subject_n of_o god_n kingdom_n unless_o that_o in_o his_o heart_n he_o make_v principal_a account_n of_o god_n glory_n thus_o the_o first_o of_o the_o three_o first_o petition_n in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n concern_v god_n immediate_o concern_v god_n glory_n itself_o the_o other_o two_o the_o mean_n whereby_o god_n glory_n be_v manifest_v and_o enlarge_v among_o man_n for_o god_n glory_n be_v then_o manifest_v and_o his_o name_n hallow_v among_o man_n when_o his_o kingdom_n do_v come_v and_o his_o will_n be_v do_v and_o this_o order_n of_o the_o petition_n that_o the_o first_o three_o concern_v god_n glory_n the_o other_o three_o ourselves_o teach_v we_o how_o gracious_a the_o lord_n be_v towards_o we_o sinful_a man_n allow_v we_o if_o we_o come_v with_o one_o request_n for_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n to_o come_v with_o another_o for_o our_o own_o benefit_n if_o with_o three_o for_o he_o with_o three_o for_o ourselves_o also_o but_o first_o in_o order_n be_v his_o three_o for_o if_o we_o seek_v ourselves_o first_o and_o chief_o we_o ask_v in_o vain_a the_o order_n of_o place_v the_o petition_n concern_v god_n glory_n first_o and_o then_o those_o concern_v ourselves_o teach_v 1._o that_o god_n be_v absolute_o to_o be_v respect_v and_o for_o himself_o but_o man_n for_o god_n cause_n 2._o that_o the_o first_o and_o main_a thing_n by_o the_o lord_n intend_v in_o create_v all_o be_v his_o own_o glory_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v good_a for_o man_n be_v subordinate_a to_o this_o and_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o to_o be_v seek_v after_o as_o it_o make_v for_o god_n glory_n 3._o that_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n name_v be_v so_o dear_a unto_o he_o as_o that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o make_v it_o his_o mark_n in_o the_o creation_n but_o in_o every_o particular_a duty_n do_v by_o man_n he_o set_v it_o still_o as_o his_o mark_n as_o here_o in_o prayer_n in_o give_v the_o law_n in_o the_o gospel_n at_o the_o very_a nativity_n of_o the_o bless_a one_o the_o angel_n be_v hear_v laud_v and_o glorify_v god_n the_o name_n of_o god_n signify_v 1._o god_n himself_o psal_n 116.13_o 2._o god_n commandment_n and_o charge_n his_o divine_a will_n and_o authority_n mat._n 28.19_o 3._o the_o divine_a attribute_n property_n and_o work_n of_o god_n in_o which_o signification_n it_o be_v here_o principal_o understand_v holy_a signify_v 1._o all_o the_o property_n of_o god_n for_o all_o the_o virtue_n of_o god_n be_v holiness_n 2._o that_o holiness_n which_o be_v in_o his_o creature_n that_o be_v their_o conformity_n with_o god_n which_o be_v begin_v in_o the_o godly_a and_o be_v perfect_a in_o the_o angel_n 3._o the_o ordain_v and_o appoint_v of_o thing_n to_o holy_a use_n the_o word_n of_o hallow_v be_v here_o take_v in_o all_o these_o three_o sense_n to_o hallow_v or_o sanctify_v be_v in_o scripture_n use_v three_o way_n viz._n 1._o of_o we_o 1._o when_o we_o hallow_v or_o sanctify_v ourselves_o and_o other_o that_o be_v when_o as_o touch_v external_a and_o outward_a thing_n we_o prepare_v ourselves_o and_o other_o to_o glorify_v god_n 2._o when_o we_o hallow_v and_o sanctify_v god_n that_o be_v 1._o when_o we_o acknowledge_v god_n to_o be_v holy_a or_o to_o be_v such_o as_o he_o have_v declare_v himself_o in_o his_o word_n and_o work_n 2._o when_o we_o profess_v god_n to_o be_v holy_a and_o so_o magnify_v he_o according_a to_o his_o will_n both_o in_o mind_n and_o word_n as_o also_o in_o deed_n and_o work_n 3._o when_o we_o refer_v the_o true_a doctrine_n knowledge_n and_o profession_n of_o god_n holiness_n and_o likewise_o our_o prayer_n and_o action_n and_o even_o our_o whole_a life_n unto_o that_o end_n whereunto_o we_o ought_v and_o whether_o god_n have_v command_v it_o to_o be_v refer_v that_o be_v to_o the_o glory_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n himself_o 2._o of_o god_n when_o he_o do_v sanctify_v other_o 1._o inward_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n 2._o outward_o by_o his_o word_n which_o he_o effectuate_v 1._o by_o separate_a they_o from_o their_o sin_n 2._o by_o revive_v and_o quicken_a they_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n 3._o by_o the_o continue_n of_o both_o 3._o of_o christ_n 1_o passive_o because_o 1._o the_o word_n be_v ordain_v and_o consecrate_v by_o the_o father_n to_o the_o office_n of_o the_o mediatorship_n 2._o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n be_v consecrate_v out_o of_o that_o whole_a lump_n or_o mass_n that_o be_v be_v select_v from_o among_o all_o creature_n to_o the_o union_n with_o the_o word_n 3._o his_o humane_a nature_n be_v preserve_v from_o sin_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o mediatorship_n 4._o because_o christ_n be_v hallow_v and_o sanctify_v of_o we_o 2._o active_o because_o he_o sanctifi_v 1._o himself_o 1._o as_o he_o be_v the_o word_n the_o word_n do_v sanctify_v with_o his_o father_n that_o flesh_n which_o he_o take_v by_o preserve_v the_o same_o from_o sin_n and_o by_o endow_v it_o with_o all_o gift_n 2._o as_o he_o be_v mediator_n he_o sanctify_v himself_o by_o his_o voluntary_a
be_v a_o free_a and_o full_a discharge_n from_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n thereof_o without_o any_o satisfaction_n on_o our_o part_n and_o this_o god_n do_v when_o he_o be_v content_a for_o christ_n sake_n not_o to_o impute_v sin_n unto_o we_o but_o to_o account_v it_o as_o not_o commit_v and_o the_o punishment_n as_o not_o due_a unto_o we_o be_v full_o and_o free_o content_v with_o the_o all-sufficient_a satisfaction_n make_v by_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n we_o who_o be_v grievous_a sinner_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o forlorn_a without_o this_o mercy_n we_o that_o by_o faith_n do_v believe_v our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v help_v we_o against_o doubt_v and_o confirm_v our_o faith_n we_o who_o believe_v continue_v to_o we_o this_o thy_o grace_n unto_o the_o end_n whereby_o we_o may_v daily_o have_v sin_n expiate_v and_o do_v away_o as_o by_o our_o weakness_n we_o be_v daily_o prone_a to_o sin_n our_o trespass_n that_o be_v the_o infinite_a sin_n which_o proceed_v proper_o and_o natural_o from_o we_o as_o from_o a_o most_o corrupt_a fountain_n and_o be_v no_o way_n to_o be_v impute_v to_o thy_o majesty_n as_o the_o author_n thereof_o or_o to_o fate_n or_o constellation_n or_o to_o the_o devil_n only_o though_o he_o seek_v to_o bring_v we_o thereto_o for_o every_o man_n be_v draw_v away_o by_o his_o own_o concupiscence_n jam._n 1.14_o as_o we_o forgive_v etc._n etc._n this_o be_v the_o condition_n upon_o which_o we_o desire_v mercy_n at_o the_o lord_n hand_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o the_o reconciliation_n of_o the_o mind_n for_o though_o we_o demand_v satisfaction_n where_o there_o be_v ability_n yet_o remit_v the_o malice_n the_o lord_n require_v no_o more_o at_o our_o hand_n unless_o in_o the_o case_n of_o extreme_a poverty_n so_o that_o a_o trespasser_n may_v be_v forgive_v and_o yet_o lawful_a satisfaction_n require_v and_o a_o debt_n may_v be_v forgive_v and_o yet_o the_o condition_n here_o set_v down_o not_o perform_v viz._n if_o the_o mind_n be_v not_o reconcile_v but_o continue_v still_o offend_v now_o though_o a_o trespass_n be_v forgive_v by_o man_n yet_o may_v it_o be_v retain_v before_o god_n and_o though_o not_o forgive_v by_o man_n yet_o may_v it_o be_v by_o god_n upon_o the_o unfeigned_a humiliation_n and_o repentance_n of_o the_o trespasser_n and_o although_o this_o forgive_n of_o other_o be_v set_v as_o a_o condition_n require_v that_o we_o may_v be_v forgive_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o for_o our_o forgive_n of_o other_o that_o god_n will_v forgive_v we_o but_o this_o condition_n be_v put_v to_o teach_v we_o that_o when_o we_o come_v to_o god_n in_o prayer_n we_o shall_v not_o come_v in_o wrath_n or_o hatred_n against_o other_o man_n or_o with_o a_o desire_n of_o revenge_n for_o this_o be_v contrary_n to_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o prayer_n so_o then_o we_o must_v here_o observe_v that_o our_o forgive_n of_o other_o be_v not_o a_o cause_n of_o our_o forgiveness_n but_o one_o effect_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o a_o token_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o we_o for_o this_o condition_n import_v that_o we_o must_v exercise_v mercy_n towards_o our_o brethren_n and_o so_o break_v off_o the_o course_n of_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o look_v for_o mercy_n at_o god_n hand_n for_o the_o word_n in_o this_o petition_n be_v comparative_a betoken_v a_o likeness_n and_o similitude_n between_o god_n forgive_a and_o we_o which_o must_v be_v right_o understand_v because_o our_o forgiveness_n be_v mingle_v with_o much_o corruption_n through_o want_n of_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o understand_v it_o of_o the_o measure_n of_o forgiveness_n nor_o yet_o of_o the_o manner_n simple_o but_o especial_o of_o the_o very_a act_n of_o forgive_a and_o the_o force_n of_o the_o reason_n stand_v thus_o if_o we_o who_o have_v but_o a_o drop_n of_o mercy_n forgive_v other_o then_o do_v thou_o who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o mercy_n forgive_v we_o understand_v further_o that_o a_o man_n forgive_v a_o trespass_n only_o as_o it_o be_v a_o damage_n unto_o man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n against_o god_n in_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n so_o god_n only_o pardon_v it_o these_o word_n thus_o understand_v must_v be_v conceive_v as_o a_o reason_n draw_v not_o from_o the_o cause_n or_o like_a example_n but_o from_o the_o sign_n or_o pledge_v of_o god_n forgiveness_n for_o god_n have_v make_v a_o promise_n to_o forgive_v we_o if_o we_o forgive_v our_o brethren_n their_o trespass_n mat._n 11.25_o last_o the_o order_n of_o this_o petition_n follow_v that_o wherein_o we_o crave_v the_o needful_a good_a thing_n of_o this_o life_n teach_v that_o the_o main_a hindrance_n thereof_o be_v sin_n which_o till_o it_o be_v remove_v hinder_v that_o we_o can_v enjoy_v the_o good_a we_o desire_v nor_o be_v free_v from_o the_o evil_n we_o decline_v and_o that_o by_o have_v our_o daily_a bread_n we_o shall_v lift_v up_o our_o mind_n for_o spiritual_a blessing_n unto_o god_n luke_n 11.13_o and_o that_o it_o be_v nothing_o at_o all_o to_o have_v our_o daily_a bread_n unless_o god_n give_v we_o also_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o this_o petition_n we_o pray_v 1._o that_o god_n will_v forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o actual_a and_o original_a 2._o that_o he_o will_v remit_v unto_o we_o the_o punishment_n that_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o sin_n both_o here_o and_o hereafter_o in_o this_o petition_n christ_n will_v 1._o that_o we_o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n 2._o that_o we_o thirst_v earnest_o after_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n 3._o that_o our_o faith_n be_v exercise_v because_o this_o petition_n confirm_v our_o faith_n yea_o and_o flow_v from_o faith_n for_o what_o reason_n we_o be_v to_o pray_v for_o remission_n of_o sin_n viz._n 1._o that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v because_o without_o remission_n of_o sin_n we_o can_v be_v save_v for_o it_o be_v the_o very_a nature_n of_o sin_n to_o hinder_v we_o from_o all_o good_a thing_n here_o leu._n 26._o and_o of_o god_n kingdom_n hereafter_o psal_n 15.2_o 3._o rev._n 21._o 2._o that_o we_o may_v be_v put_v in_o remembrance_n of_o the_o remnant_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v even_o in_o the_o holy_a man_n and_o that_o to_o this_o end_n that_o repentance_n may_v evermore_o increase_v 3._o that_o we_o may_v desire_v and_o receive_v the_o blessing_n pray_v for_o in_o the_o former_a petition_n 4._o that_o god_n goodness_n may_v be_v manifest_v and_o we_o move_v to_o meditate_v of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n to_o man_n when_o even_o the_o angelâ—_n that_o sin_v he_o spare_v not_o 2_o pet._n 2._o and_o also_o assure_v that_o though_o 〈◊〉_d by_o sin_n forget_v to_o perform_v the_o obedience_n of_o son_n yet_o god_n still_o 〈◊〉_d the_o compassion_n of_o a_o father_n how_o sin_n be_v say_v to_o be_v discharge_v 1._o when_o they_o be_v discharge_v by_o the_o person_n which_o commit_v they_o so_o the_o devil_n and_o damn_a discharge_n their_o debt_n by_o suffering_n mat._n 18.34_o &_o 25.41_o 2._o when_o they_o be_v pay_v by_o another_o and_o so_o be_v our_o sin_n discharge_v by_o christ_n gal._n 3.14_o which_o satisfaction_n may_v be_v call_v forgiveness_n in_o a_o threefold_a respect_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o we_o who_o nâ—ther_o do_v nor_o can_v confer_v any_o thing_n to_o this_o satisfaction_n luk._n 17.10_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o christ_n who_o alone_o do_v forgive_v they_o mat._n 9.2_o and_o we_o no_o way_n be_v able_a to_o requite_v he_o psal_n 103.1_o 3._o in_o respect_n of_o god_n the_o father_n who_o in_o love_n give_v his_o son_n and_o accept_v his_o obedience_n as_o our_o satisfaction_n joh._n 3.16_o from_o these_o word_n forgive_v us_o we_o may_v learn_v 1._o that_o as_o we_o sue_v for_o our_o own_o pardon_n so_o must_v we_o with_o the_o â—â—ints_n sue_v for_o other_o exod._n 38.32_o 2._o that_o we_o must_v be_v sorry_a when_o man_n do_v sin_n psal_n 119.136_o 3._o that_o we_o may_v not_o uncharitable_o discover_v man_n sin_n gal._n 6.1_o 2._o 4._o that_o we_o must_v not_o cause_v any_o man_n to_o sin_n prov._n 7.18_o gen._n 39.8_o 5._o that_o we_o must_v not_o delight_v in_o any_o sin_n psal_n 119.104_o 6._o that_o we_o must_v forgive_v our_o brethren_n gen._n 50.21_o there_o be_v three_o kind_n of_o debt_n in_o sin_n viz._n 1._o a_o debt_n of_o obedience_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o god_n but_o have_v not_o pay_v it_o through_o our_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n gen._n 2.17_o &_o 3.6_o 2._o debt_n of_o punishment_n because_o we_o have_v transgress_v rom._n 6.23_o 3._o a_o debt_n of_o purity_n which_o we_o owe_v by_o reason_n of_o our_o corruption_n after_o our_o transgression_n rom._n 8.12_o and_o against_o all_o these_o debt_n we_o must_v seek_v that_o we_o may_v get_v
it_o be_v say_v many_o be_v call_v but_o few_o be_v choose_v mat._n 20.16_o 2._o inward_a which_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o elect_n none_o but_o they_o and_o all_o they_o in_o their_o time_n shall_v both_o outward_o be_v call_v by_o the_o word_n to_o a_o profession_n of_o christ_n and_o also_o inward_o and_o effectual_o to_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o obey_v the_o gospel_n these_o make_v that_o church_n whereof_o christ_n be_v proper_o the_o head_n and_o they_o the_o body_n and_o that_o in_o these_o respect_n 1._o they_o be_v under_o christ_n as_o a_o body_n under_o a_o head_n 2._o they_o receive_v spiritual_a life_n and_o grace_n from_o christ_n as_o a_o body_n natural_a receive_v sense_n and_o vigour_n from_o the_o head_n 3._o christ_n govern_v they_o as_o a_o head_n the_o body_n 4._o they_o be_v subject_a to_o christ_n as_o a_o body_n to_o the_o head_n this_o metaphor_n of_o a_o body_n impli_v two_o thing_n viz._n 1._o a_o mystical_a union_n with_o christ_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o they_o who_o be_v of_o christ_n body_n 1._o receive_v grace_n and_o life_n from_o he_o ephes_n 4.15_o 16._o 2._o be_v guide_v and_o govern_v according_a to_o his_o will._n 3._o seek_v to_o honour_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n they_o do_v 4._o be_v offend_v and_o grieve_v when_o he_o be_v dishonour_v by_o other_o 2._o a_o spiritual_a communion_n with_o the_o saint_n be_v fellow-member_n by_o reason_n whereof_o 1._o they_o love_v the_o brother_n 1_o joh._n 4.11_o 2._o they_o be_v ready_a to_o succour_v such_o as_o be_v in_o distress_n 3._o they_o will_v edify_v one_o another_o eph._n 4.16_o 4._o they_o retain_v a_o mutual_a sympathy_n rejoice_v and_o mourn_v one_o with_o another_o 1_o cor._n 12.26_o again_o christ_n be_v head_n of_o the_o church_n in_o two_o respect_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o his_o dignity_n and_o dominion_n over_o the_o church_n col._n 1.18_o the_o cause_n whereof_o be_v 1._o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n his_o father_n 2._o the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n be_v god-man_n 3._o the_o merit_n of_o his_o sacrifice_n whereby_o he_o have_v redeem_v and_o purchase_v his_o church_n unto_o himself_o 4._o the_o omnipotency_n of_o his_o power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o protect_v 5._o the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o give_v to_o every_o member_n all_o needful_a grace_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o near_a union_n betwixt_o he_o and_o the_o church_n all_o thing_n requisite_a to_o join_v husband_n and_o wife_n together_o do_v fit_o concur_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o the_o church_n 1._o they_o be_v person_n fit_a to_o be_v join_v though_o christ_n be_v god_n yet_o for_o this_o end_n he_o become_v man_n joh._n 17.19_o and_o though_o the_o church_n be_v impure_a yet_o for_o this_o end_n be_v she_o cleanse_v and_o sanctify_a 2._o they_o have_v their_o parent_n consent_n for_o god_n be_v the_o common_a father_n of_o both_o joh._n 20.17_o and_o god_n have_v give_v christ_n to_o the_o church_n rom._n 8.32_o and_o the_o church_n to_o christ_n joh._n 6.39_o 3._o they_o have_v give_v their_o mutual_a consent_n each_o to_o other_o cant._n 2.16_o 4._o he_o bear_v a_o husband-like_a affection_n to_o she_o and_o she_o be_v willing_a to_o yield_v a_o wifelike_a subjection_n to_o he_o eph._n 5.23_o 24._o 5._o he_o have_v give_v she_o many_o favour_n and_o gift_n as_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n eph._n 4.8_o and_o she_o in_o testimony_n of_o her_o faithfulness_n be_v under_o the_o law_n circumcise_v and_o be_v under_o the_o gospel_n baptize_v 6._o he_o have_v prepare_v a_o place_n of_o habitation_n for_o they_o both_o together_o joh._n 14.3_o and_o she_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v with_o he_o rev._n 22.17_o 20._o 7._o he_o will_v assure_o perform_v all_o the_o office_n of_o a_o kind_a husband_n as_o to_o love_v she_o bear_v with_o she_o provide_v for_o she_o and_o the_o like_a let_v the_o spouse_n endeavour_v therefore_o by_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o maintain_v the_o honour_n of_o her_o place_n despise_v the_o world_n preserve_v her_o chastity_n and_o yield_v all_o love_n reverence_n and_o obedience_n to_o this_o bless_a bridegroom_n who_o buy_v she_o with_o his_o blood_n to_o endow_v she_o with_o immortality_n the_o privilege_n of_o christ_n spouse_n the_o church_n the_o saint_n his_o faithful_a one_o viz._n 1._o christ_n be_v make_v a_o yoke-follow_a with_o his_o church_n he_o put_v his_o hand_n under_o all_o her_o burden_n to_o make_v they_o the_o more_o easy_a yea_o the_o great_a burden_n of_o god_n wrath_n have_v he_o whole_o take_v on_o himself_o 2._o christ_n be_v 1._o as_o her_o champion_n to_o answer_v all_o challenge_v send_v unto_o she_o 2._o as_o her_o advocate_n to_o plead_v and_o answer_v all_o complaint_n make_v against_o she_o 3._o as_o her_o surety_n to_o discharge_v all_o her_o debt_n even_o all_o in_o all_o for_o she_o and_o to_o she_o 3._o all_o his_o honour_n good_n and_o privilege_n be_v she_o she_o have_v a_o right_a to_o they_o and_o a_o part_n in_o they_o she_o be_v a_o co-heir_n with_o he_o rom._n 8.17_o the_o mark_n to_o know_v the_o true_a church_n by_o viz._n 1._o the_o profession_n of_o the_o true_a uncorrupt_a and_o right_o understand_v doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n 2._o her_o badge_n and_o sign_n which_o be_v the_o two_o sacrament_n true_o administer_v 3._o obedience_n towards_o god_n and_o his_o doctrine_n both_o in_o life_n and_o manner_n the_o title_n which_o paul_n give_v the_o church_n viz._n 1._o the_o house_n of_o god_n who_o dwell_v therein_o defend_v and_o guide_v it_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n 2._o the_o pillar_n of_o truth_n because_o by_o the_o ministry_n thereof_o god_n preserve_v and_o keep_v truth_n in_o the_o world_n 3._o the_o mother_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a because_o god_n therein_o have_v beget_v we_o with_o the_o incorruptible_a seed_n of_o the_o word_n and_o have_v put_v we_o over_o unto_o it_o to_o be_v guide_v and_o bring_v up_o in_o faith_n for_o what_o reason_n the_o church_n be_v call_v holy_a 1._o because_o as_o paul_n say_v it_o be_v sanctify_v after_o that_o he_o have_v cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n that_o be_v make_v clean_o from_o all_o sin_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n daily_o present_v to_o we_o both_o in_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n 2._o for_o that_o the_o member_n of_o it_o be_v regenerate_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o sanctify_a do_v apply_v themselves_o diligent_o to_o holiness_n of_o life_n 3._o because_o all_o true_a christian_n be_v spiritual_a priest_n by_o a_o holy_a unction_n 4._o because_o the_o holy_a trinity_n dwell_v in_o it_o christ_n will_v send_v the_o comforter_n 5._o because_o it_o be_v sanctify_v by_o invocation_n the_o church_n be_v 1._o one_o only_o because_o as_o it_o do_v acknowledge_v one_o only_o high_a priest_n jesus_n christ_n so_o one_o only_a religion_n in_o faith_n hope_n and_o love_n which_o unity_n one_o spirit_n conserve_v by_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n 2._o holy_a purge_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 3._o catholic_n in_o respect_n 1._o of_o place_n not_o tie_v to_o rome_n but_o spread_v through_o the_o whole_a world_n 2._o of_o man_n not_o tie_v to_o the_o child_n of_o abraham_n after_o the_o flesh_n 3._o of_o time_n for_o it_o have_v and_o shall_v be_v for_o ever_o christ_n be_v with_o it_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n 4._o inconquerable_a lift_v up_o even_o as_o mount_n zion_n impregnable_a so_o as_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o prevail_v against_o it_o though_o the_o church_n be_v only_o one_o which_o be_v the_o spouse_n and_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n yet_o in_o regard_n of_o man_n it_o be_v consider_v in_o a_o double_a respect_n viz._n 1._o visible_a which_o be_v that_o company_n of_o the_o faithful_a gather_v together_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v instruct_v and_o confirm_v in_o his_o faith_n by_o the_o sincere_a preach_n of_o the_o word_n as_o also_o the_o true_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v call_v the_o militant_a church_n because_o it_o war_v with_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n 2_o invisible_a be_v all_o the_o elect_n which_o may_v be_v divide_v into_o three_o part_n 1._o they_o which_o be_v already_o receive_v into_o heaven_n call_v thence_o the_o triumphant_a 2._o they_o which_o do_v yet_o live_v on_o the_o earth_n call_v invisible_a because_o their_o faith_n and_o conscience_n to_o godward_o be_v not_o perfect_o know_v unto_o man_n 3._o they_o that_o be_v yet_o unborn_a the_o reason_n for_o which_o the_o true_a church_n ought_v to_o be_v discern_v from_o all_o other_o church_n viz._n 1._o because_o of_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n 1_o joh._n 5.39_o 2._o for_o the_o glory_n of_o
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god_n and_o not_o look_v for_o from_o god_n any_o extraordinary_a and_o immediate_a illumination_n except_o he_o of_o himself_o offer_v it_o and_o confirm_v it_o also_o unto_o we_o by_o certain_a and_o evident_a testimony_n and_o this_o knowledge_n must_v be_v adorn_v with_o practice_n without_o which_o it_o be_v not_o indeed_o knowledge_n whence_o poor_a christian_n be_v better_o teach_v then_o great_a learned_a man_n without_o grace_n for_o no_o man_n know_v more_o than_o he_o practise_v because_o what_o knowledge_n soever_o a_o man_n have_v that_o he_o practise_v not_o be_v but_o a_o dead_a knowledge_n a_o inefficacious_a knowledge_n and_o indeed_o religion_n be_v the_o art_n of_o holy_a man_n not_o of_o learned_a man_n and_o as_o knowledge_n thus_o without_o practice_n savour_v of_o hypocrisy_n so_o practise_v without_o knowledge_n tend_v to_o superstition_n the_o mother_n whereof_o be_v ignorance_n to_o trust_v in_o god_n faith_n faith_n be_v to_o be_v unbottomed_a of_o thyself_o and_o of_o every_o creature_n and_o so_o to_o lean_v upon_o god_n that_o if_o he_o fail_v thou_o thou_o sinke_v and_o god_n do_v often_o defer_v deliverance_n till_o the_o utmost_a extremity_n for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o people_n faith_n and_o to_o strip_v they_o of_o other_o help_n that_o they_o may_v trust_v in_o he_o for_o till_o then_o we_o trust_v not_o in_o he_o as_o we_o ought_v so_o that_o god_n people_n run_v another_o course_n from_o other_o man_n though_o they_o have_v persecution_n here_o for_o their_o pain_n because_o they_o trust_v in_o the_o live_a god_n and_o in_o a_o good_a cause_n god_n have_v promise_v good_a success_n therein_o therefore_o we_o be_v to_o be_v guide_v with_o as_o much_o confidence_n of_o safety_n while_o we_o rule_v ourselves_o therein_o according_a to_o god_n command_n as_o if_o we_o have_v a_o prophet_n immediate_o send_v we_o from_o god_n now_o the_o reason_n why_o god_n be_v ready_a to_o help_v we_o if_o we_o trust_v in_o he_o be_v because_o this_o our_o faith_n in_o he_o be_v a_o acknowledge_v of_o and_o a_o attribute_v to_o his_o power_n so_o that_o our_o trust_v in_o god_n engage_v he_o to_o help_v we_o though_o common_o he_o use_v not_o to_o appear_v a_o deliverer_n till_o his_o people_n be_v bring_v to_o the_o very_a brink_n of_o ruin_n humility_n be_v a_o virtue_n humility_n humility_n whereby_o one_o man_n think_v better_a of_o another_o then_o of_o himself_o it_o make_v a_o man_n vile_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n and_o this_o be_v one_o fruit_n of_o faith_n for_o where_o christ_n come_v to_o dwell_v he_o come_v with_o a_o light_n to_o make_v a_o man_n see_v his_o sin_n and_o what_o a_o creature_n he_o be_v therefore_o the_o spirit_n of_o true_a christian_n be_v a_o meek_a spirit_n they_o be_v humble_a gentle_a and_o little_a in_o their_o own_o eye_n they_o set_v not_o up_o pride_n and_o ambition_n as_o other_o god_n in_o their_o heart_n but_o think_v base_o of_o themselves_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o own_o sin_n and_o 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the_o wicked_a 1._o the_o impellent_fw-fr cause_n be_v sin_n because_o it_o be_v a_o evil_a merit_n and_o deserve_v evil_a 2._o the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n be_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n inflict_v punishment_n for_o sin_n 3._o the_o instrumental_a cause_n be_v divers_a angel_n and_o man_n both_o good_a and_o bad_a and_o all_o other_o creature_n 4._o the_o final_a cause_n be_v that_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n may_v be_v satisfy_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o the_o godly_a viz._n 1._o the_o acknowledge_v and_o purge_v out_o of_o sin_n 1_o cor._n 11.32_o psa_fw-la 119.71_o 2._o the_o hatred_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o wicked_a man_n joh._n 15.19_o 1_o pet._n 5.8_o 3._o the_o trial_n and_o exercise_n of_o godliness_n eccl._n 34.10_o 4._o particular_a defect_n and_o fail_n in_o the_o saint_n as_o in_o david_n and_o other_o 5._o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o truth_n by_o their_o martyrdom_n joh._n 21.18_o 6._o their_o glorious_a delivery_n that_o be_v the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o immeasurable_a wisdom_n power_n mercy_n and_o justice_n of_o god_n in_o their_o wonderful_a deliverance_n 1_o sam._n 2.6_o 7._o the_o make_n of_o a_o conformity_n between_o the_o member_n and_o christ_n their_o head_n both_o in_o affliction_n and_o glory_n 2_o tim._n 2.12_o 8._o a_o testimony_n and_o confirmation_n of_o the_o judgement_n and_o life_n to_o come_v because_o god_n justice_n and_o truth_n require_v that_o in_o the_o end_n it_o go_v well_o with_o the_o good_a and_o ill_o with_o the_o bad_a but_o this_o come_v not_o to_o pass_v in_o this_o life_n in_o all_o chastisement_n how_o sharp_a soever_o god_n be_v always_o to_o be_v acknowledge_v just_a in_o lay_v they_o upon_o we_o 1._o because_o his_o punishment_n though_o many_o time_n very_o grievous_a yet_o be_v always_o less_o than_o our_o desert_n and_o offence_n psal_n 103.10_o 2._o because_o our_o sin_n be_v the_o procure_a cause_n of_o all_o the_o evil_n we_o suffer_v mic._n 7.9_o 3._o because_o in_o all_o his_o correction_n and_o judgement_n he_o remember_v mercy_n hab._n 3.2_o the_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n which_o be_v to_o be_v oppose_v to_o affliction_n to_o invite_v we_o to_o patience_n viz._n 1._o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n unto_o god_n in_o christ_n rom._n 5.1_o &_o 8.3_o 2._o the_o necessity_n of_o obey_v god_n and_o the_o love_n which_o we_o owe_v he_o job_n 2.10_o psal_n 3.9_o 3._o the_o worthiness_n of_o virtue_n that_o be_v of_o obedience_n towards_o god_n the_o true_a virtue_n mat._n 10.37_o &_o 16.25_o 4._o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o godly_a be_v assure_v of_o remission_n of_o sin_n purpose_v to_o obey_v god_n be_v confident_a of_o pardon_n in_o christ_n resolve_v to_o suffer_v any_o thing_n 5._o the_o final_a cause_n thereof_o as_o god_n glory_n psal_n 119.75_o our_o salvation_n 1_o cor._n 11.32_o the_o salvation_n of_o other_o act_v 5._o 6._o the_o compare_v together_o of_o end_n and_o event_n it_o be_v better_a to_o suffer_v now_o then_o hereafter_o 7._o the_o hope_n of_o recompense_n for_o the_o reward_n be_v great_a in_o heaven_n mat._n 5.12_o 8._o the_o example_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o servant_n be_v not_o above_o his_o master_n joh._n 15.20_o and_o of_o his_o saint_n who_o have_v suffer_v before_o we_o 9_o the_o certain_a presence_n and_o assistance_n of_o god_n in_o all_o case_n and_o chance_n of_o this_o life_n 1_o cor._n 10.13_o psal_n 19.15_o 10._o the_o final_a and_o full_a delivery_n whereof_o be_v three_o degree_n contrary_a to_o those_o of_o punishment_n 1._o in_o this_o life_n when_o we_o have_v the_o beginning_n of_o eternal_a life_n 2._o in_o our_o bodily_a death_n when_o the_o soul_n be_v carry_v into_o abraham_n bosom_n 3._o after_o the_o resurrection_n when_o we_o shall_v be_v perfect_o bless_v both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n the_o way_n to_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o trouble_n 1._o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n to_o be_v great_a who_o may_v lay_v a_o heavy_a burden_n on_o we_o 2._o we_o must_v with_o boldness_n come_v by_o prayer_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v put_v he_o in_o mind_n of_o his_o mercy_n 3._o we_o must_v thereby_o be_v draw_v unto_o repentance_n acknowledge_v our_o sin_n to_o have_v deserve_v far_o great_a judgement_n than_o yet_o we_o suffer_v and_o turn_v unto_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n 4._o we_o must_v praise_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n in_o spare_v we_o and_o not_o pour_v out_o the_o full_a vial_n of_o his_o wrath_n upon_o we_o 5._o we_o must_v remember_v that_o we_o think_v not_o ourselves_o hardly_o deal_v with_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o murmur_v not_o nor_o complain_v against_o god_n 6._o we_o must_v be_v patient_a and_o not_o discourage_v under_o the_o cross_n as_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n particular_a providence_n be_v in_o all_o our_o affliction_n these_o three_o way_n 1._o he_o decree_v and_o fore-appointeth_a they_o 2._o he_o effect_v they_o 3._o he_o order_v and_o dispose_v they_o so_o his_o presence_n with_o we_o in_o affliction_n have_v these_o three_o end_n or_o effect_n viz._n 1._o to_o work_v our_o deliverance_n from_o the_o cross_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o shall_v be_v for_o our_o good_a 2._o to_o temper_v and_o moderate_v our_o affliction_n 3._o to_o give_v we_o strength_n and_o power_n to_o bear_v his_o affliction_n the_o fruit_n of_o affliction_n viz._n 1._o consideration_n they_o make_v man_n to_o see_v and_o consider_v their_o sin_n 2._o humiliation_n they_o serve_v to_o humble_a man_n in_o their_o soul_n before_o god_n 3._o they_o serve_v to_o work_v amendment_n of_o life_n 4._o abnegation_n they_o cause_v man_n to_o deny_v themselves_o and_o rely_v whole_o on_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n 5._o invocation_n they_o make_v we_o cry_v hearty_o and_o fervent_o unto_o god_n 6._o patience_n affliction_n bring_v forth_o patience_n patience_z experience_n 7._o obedience_n whereof_o we_o have_v a_o example_n even_o of_o christ_n himself_o heb._n 5.8_o prosperity_n work_v in_o we_o effect_n contrary_a to_o those_o of_o affliction_n 1._o it_o make_v we_o proud_a and_o insolent_a 2._o it_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o serve_v our_o own_o wicked_a lust_n feed_v by_o it_o 3._o it_o harden_v we_o against_o the_o affection_n of_o mercy_n 4._o it_o make_v we_o cold_a negligent_a and_o distract_v in_o prayer_n 5._o it_o provoke_v we_o to_o impatience_n wrath_n and_o self-confidence_n 6._o it_o besot_v we_o with_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o ourselves_o alienate_v our_o thought_n from_o the_o heavenly_a life_n for_o what_o cause_v god_n humble_v his_o servant_n by_o affliction_n 1._o that_o all_o glory_n and_o praise_n may_v be_v give_v to_o he_o alone_o 2._o that_o we_o may_v put_v away_o the_o vain_a confidence_n which_o natural_o be_v in_o we_o and_o cleave_v to_o he_o alone_o 3._o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o fit_v for_o mercy_n the_o better_a prepare_v to_o receive_v his_o gift_n 4._o that_o we_o may_v humble_v ourselves_o pray_v repent_v pity_v other_o renounce_v the_o world_n and_o desire_v life_n eternal_a why_o the_o lord_n sometime_o defer_v deliverance_n from_o affliction_n 1._o to_o humble_v we_o thorough_o and_o to_o bring_v we_o to_o a_o utter_a denial_n of_o ourselves_o 2._o that_o we_o may_v acknowledge_v from_o whence_o our_o deliverance_n come_v 3._o to_o make_v we_o distrust_v the_o world_n and_o draw_v our_o thought_n to_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 4._o to_o prevent_v great_a evil_n and_o danger_n wherein_o we_o may_v run_v god_n be_v say_v to_o deliver_v we_o two_o way_n 1._o by_o preservation_n and_o keep_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o danger_n 2._o by_o free_v we_o from_o the_o trouble_n into_o which_o we_o be_v fall_v and_o this_o be_v 1._o by_o take_v the_o misery_n from_o we_o 2._o by_o takingu_n from_o the_o misery_n direction_n to_o arm_v we_o with_o patience_n and_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o despise_v god_n correction_n 1._o in_o all_o affliction_n look_v as_o david_n do_v 2_o sam._n 16.10_o unto_o he_o that_o smite_v and_o know_v that_o they_o come_v not_o by_o chance_n but_o by_o god_n wise-disposing_a providence_n and_o that_o purposely_o to_o breed_v in_o we_o true_a remorse_n 2._o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n can_v add_v cross_n to_o cross_n till_o he_o pull_v down_o our_o proud_a stomach_n break_v our_o stiff_a neck_n and_o bring_v we_o to_o utter_v confusion_n yea_o that_o his_o wrath_n be_v as_o his_o greatness_n infinite_a 3._o take_v notice_n of_o the_o judgement_n which_o other_o man_n by_o despise_v the_o lord_n correction_n bring_v upon_o themselves_o 4._o make_v use_n of_o the_o least_o cross_n and_o begin_v speedy_o to_o humble_v thyself_o if_o thy_o heart_n begin_v to_o be_v touch_v suffer_v it_o not_o to_o be_v present_o harden_v again_o but_o more_o and_o more_o humble_a
from_o the_o fire_n 4._o to_o observe_v the_o countenance_n and_o behaviour_n or_o a_o man_n in_o fury_n 5._o to_o consider_v that_o all_o such_o be_v fool_n eccl._n 7.11_o prov._n 12.16_o 6._o to_o take_v into_o consideration_n the_o heavy_a judgement_n belong_v to_o this_o anger_n mat._n 5.22_o three_o difference_n betwixt_o hatred_n and_o anger_n 1._o hatred_n be_v more_o general_a or_o of_o general_n a_o man_n hate_v all_o drunkard_n if_o he_o hate_v drunkenness_n it_o hate_v every_o thing_n that_o be_v under_o the_o notion_n of_o sin_n 2._o hatred_n be_v more_o cruel_a it_o desire_v the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o the_o thing_n it_o hate_v 3_o hatred_n be_v implacable_a it_o come_v from_o the_o judgement_n it_o continue_v hatred_n be_v not_o a_o passion_n but_o a_o affection_n and_o if_o we_o return_v to_o amity_n it_o be_v not_o hatred_n but_o anger_n anger_n be_v unlawful_a in_o these_o regard_n 1._o when_o we_o conceive_v it_o without_o counsel_n and_o deliberation_n mat._n 5.22_o 2._o when_o it_o be_v conceive_v for_o no_o cause_n or_o for_o a_o trifle_a cause_n prov._n 10.12_o 3._o when_o though_o upon_o just_a occasion_n the_o measure_n of_o anger_n be_v immoderate_a eph._n 4.26_o 4._o when_o it_o make_v we_o to_o forget_v our_o duty_n towards_o god_n or_o man_n by_o brawl_v curse_v or_o ban_v eph._n 4.31_o 5._o when_o we_o be_v angry_a for_o private_a respect_n concern_v our_o person_n and_o not_o for_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n the_o remedy_n of_o unjust_a anger_n be_v twofold_a viz._n 1._o some_o consist_v in_o meditation_n and_o they_o be_v of_o three_o sort_n concern_v 1._o god_n 2._o our_o neighbour_n 3._o ourselves_o 2._o other_o consist_v in_o practice_n meditation_n concern_v god_n as_o remedy_n of_o unjust_a anger_n viz._n 1._o that_o god_n express_o forbid_v it_o and_o command_v the_o contrary_a mat._n 5.21_o 22._o 2._o that_o all_o injury_n which_o befall_v we_o come_v by_o god_n providence_n whereby_o they_o tend_v to_o good_a 2_o sam._n 16.10_o 3._o that_o god_n be_v long-suffering_a even_o towards_o wicked_a man_n exod._n 3.46_o 4._o that_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n daily_o forgive_v we_o more_o than_o we_o can_v forgive_v man_n 5._o that_o all_o revenge_n be_v god_n right_o and_o he_o have_v not_o give_v it_o unto_o man_n rom._n 12.19_o 6._o that_o christ_n suffer_v for_o we_o the_o first_o death_n and_o the_o sorrow_n of_o the_o second_o death_n meditation_n concern_v man_n as_o remedy_n of_o unjust_a anger_n viz._n 1._o the_o condition_n of_o he_o with_o who_o we_o be_v angry_a namely_o that_o he_o be_v a_o brother_n gen._n 13.8_o again_o that_o he_o be_v create_v in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n 2._o concern_v that_o equity_n which_o we_o look_v for_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o man_n know_v ourselves_o be_v infirm_a and_o may_v offend_v other_o mat._n 7.12_o meditation_n concern_v ourselves_o as_o remedy_n of_o unjust_a anger_n viz._n 1._o he_o that_o conceive_v rash_a anger_n make_v himself_o subject_a to_o god_n wrath_n if_o he_o cherish_v the_o same_o without_o relent_v mat._n 6.15_o 2._o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v one_o another_o as_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o eph._n 5.2_o 3._o we_o be_v ignorant_a of_o man_n mind_n in_o speak_v and_o do_v of_o the_o manner_n and_o circumstance_n of_o their_o action_n 4._o in_o rash_a anger_n we_o can_v do_v no_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n that_o be_v please_v to_o he_o jam._n 1.20_o 21._o 5._o we_o must_v consider_v what_o be_v the_o fruit_n and_o consequent_n of_o unjust_a anger_n eph._n 4.27_o 6._o we_o must_v consider_v the_o cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n for_o they_o be_v not_o good_a the_o remedy_n of_o unjust_a anger_n which_o stand_v in_o practice_n be_v especial_o five_o 1._o in_o the_o time_n of_o anger_n to_o conclude_v the_o same_o both_o in_o word_n and_o deed_n prov._n 12.16_o 2._o we_o must_v depart_v from_o they_o with_o who_o we_o be_v angry_a 1_o sam._n 20.34_o 3._o we_o must_v avoid_v the_o occasion_n thereof_o as_o contention_n and_o contentious_a person_n phil._n 2.3_o prov._n 22.26_o 4._o the_o course_n of_o our_o anger_n must_v be_v turn_v against_o our_o own_o self_n for_o our_o sin_n 2_o cor._n 7.11_o 5._o we_o must_v daily_o pray_v for_o the_o mortification_n of_o this_o evil_a affection_n motive_n to_o abhor_v wrath_n and_o unjust_a anger_n 1._o the_o example_n of_o bruit_n who_o though_o never_o so_o fierce_a be_v yet_o gentle_a to_o each_o other_o of_o their_o own_o kind_n 2._o consider_v that_o we_o come_v into_o the_o world_n weak_a naked_a and_o unarmed_a 3._o the_o consideration_n of_o christ_n suffering_n for_o we_o whereof_o if_o we_o will_v share_v we_o must_v suffer_v also_o 4._o all_o our_o action_n be_v abominable_a to_o god_n so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o wrath_n 5._o the_o wrathful_a man_n live_v in_o a_o continual_a vexation_n of_o conscience_n 6._o we_o must_v not_o let_v the_o sun_n go_v down_o upon_o our_o wrath_n there_o be_v a_o anger_n which_o be_v no_o breach_n of_o this_o commandment_n but_o be_v command_v eph._n 4.26_o and_o be_v a_o holy_a anger_n the_o property_n whereof_o be_v these_o viz._n 1._o it_o be_v against_o sin_n and_o not_o against_o that_o which_o be_v a_o private_a displeasure_n thus_o be_v moses_n angry_a when_o he_o break_v the_o two_o table_n at_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o people_n idolatry_n 2._o it_o be_v only_o because_o god_n be_v offend_v for_o the_o same_o sin_n may_v be_v to_o the_o offend_n of_o god_n and_o of_o ourselves_o also_o because_o it_o be_v some_o injury_n to_o we_o 3._o it_o be_v not_o sudden_a but_o upon_o deliberation_n according_a to_o that_o precept_n be_v slow_a to_o wrath_n jam._n 1.19_o 4._o it_o do_v not_o continue_v long_o but_o be_v soon_o over_o again_o where_o there_o be_v repentance_n eph._n 4.26_o 5._o it_o arise_v from_o love_n and_o be_v guide_v by_o love_n the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n that_o have_v offend_v for_o whatsoever_o be_v without_o this_o be_v sin_n in_o just_a and_o lawful_a anger_n there_o be_v three_o thing_n viz._n 1._o a_o right_a beginning_n or_o motive_n 2._o a_o right_a object_n 3._o a_o right_a manner_n of_o be_v angry_a to_o the_o right_a beginning_n of_o anger_n three_o thing_n be_v require_v viz._n 1._o that_o the_o occasion_n be_v just_a and_o weighty_a as_o manifest_a offence_n against_o god_n exod._n 32.19_o &_o 16.20_o 2._o that_o it_o be_v conceive_v upon_o counsel_n and_o deliberation_n prov._n 20.18_o 3._o that_o it_o be_v kindle_v and_o stir_v up_o by_o good_a and_o holy_a affection_n as_o by_o desire_n to_o maintain_v god_n honour_n by_o the_o love_n of_o justice_n and_o virtue_n by_o the_o hatred_n and_o detestation_n of_o vice_n and_o all_o that_o be_v evil_a the_o right_a object_n of_o just_a anger_n be_v twofold_a 1._o the_o sin_n of_o the_o person_n not_o the_o person_n himself_o but_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o sin_n psal_n 119.139_o 2._o the_o cause_n and_o offence_n of_o god_n proper_o not_o any_o private_a offence_n of_o man_n three_o caution_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o right_a manner_n of_o conceive_a anger_n viz._n 1._o that_o our_o anger_n be_v mix_v and_o temper_v with_o charity_n and_o love_n hab._n 3.2_o 2._o anger_n against_o any_o offence_n must_v be_v mix_v with_o sorrow_n for_o the_o same_o offence_n mark_v 3.5_o 3._o it_o must_v be_v contain_v within_o the_o bound_n of_o our_o particular_a call_v and_o civil_a decency_n gen._n 31.36_o and_o must_v like_o poison_n be_v with_o all_o speed_n purge_v out_o of_o the_o body_n and_o vein_n lest_o it_o destroy_v the_o whole_a likewise_o envy_n be_v a_o breach_n of_o this_o commandment_n but_o it_o be_v twofold_a 1._o good_a when_o behold_v the_o perfection_n of_o other_o man_n we_o be_v angry_a with_o our_o own_o imperfection_n and_o serious_o labour_v to_o be_v equal_a at_o least_o to_o imitate_v the_o good_a quality_n which_o we_o see_v to_o flourish_v more_o in_o other_o then_o in_o ourselves_o this_o be_v call_v emulation_n 2._o bad_a envy_n when_o we_o grieve_v that_o the_o like_a good_a quality_n be_v not_o in_o we_o or_o not_o as_o well_o in_o we_o as_o in_o another_o yet_o labour_v not_o for_o they_o and_o this_o produce_v detraction_n discord_n disdain_n murmur_a hatred_n and_o the_o like_a all_o god_n people_n must_v beware_v of_o envy_n and_o that_o for_o these_o special_a reason_n viz._n 1._o because_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.21_o 2._o because_o it_o procure_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o be_v never_o leave_v without_o punishment_n numb_a 12.10_o 3._o it_o transform_v we_o into_o the_o image_n of_o satan_n who_o envy_n sad_o appear_v gen._n 3.5_o 4._o it_o often_o presume_v to_o cross_v and_o control_v the_o providence_n of_o god_n
worse_a sense_n 24._o to_o defend_v a_o evil_a cause_n and_o impugn_v the_o contrary_n 25._o to_o write_v or_o spread_v abroad_o infamous_a libel_n 26._o to_o raze_v deed_n or_o any_o testimonial_a evidence_n 27._o to_o counterfeit_v another_o man_n hand_n or_o to_o forge_v any_o thing_n 28._o to_o suppress_v the_o truth_n whether_o by_o fraud_n violence_n favour_n or_o by_o any_o other_o mean_n 29._o by_o deliver_v our_o judgement_n of_o any_o person_n or_o thing_n in_o word_n of_o a_o double_a sense_n 30._o to_o refuse_v to_o give_v testimony_n when_o we_o can_v and_o aught_o be_v lawful_o thereto_o require_v by_o the_o magistrate_n 31._o to_o deny_v to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o our_o faith_n when_o error_n stand_v in_o competition_n with_o truth_n 32._o to_o lie_v though_o it_o be_v for_o never_o so_o good_a a_o end_n zech._n 13.3_o the_o virtue_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n viz._n 1._o a_o rejoice_v for_o the_o credit_n and_o good_a estimation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n gal._n 5.22_o 2._o willing_o to_o acknowledge_v that_o goodness_n we_o see_v in_o any_o man_n whatsoever_o and_o only_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o same_o tit._n 3.2_o moreover_o we_o must_v withal_o desire_v receive_v and_o believe_v report_n of_o our_o neighbour_n good_a act_v 16.1_o 2_o 3._o notwithstanding_o this_o must_v be_v so_o perform_v by_o we_o that_o in_o no_o wise_a we_o approve_v or_o allow_v of_o the_o vice_n and_o fault_n of_o man_n 2_o chron._n 25.2_o &_o 27.2_o 3._o fairness_n of_o mind_n be_v a_o virtue_n take_v well_o thing_n well_o or_o doubtful_o speak_v or_o do_v and_o interpret_n they_o in_o the_o better_a part_n as_o far_o as_o there_o be_v any_o reasonable_a cause_n to_o induce_v thereto_o and_o do_v not_o easy_o conceive_v suspicion_n neither_o stick_v upon_o suspicion_n though_o they_o be_v such_o as_o be_v just_a and_o have_v reasonable_a cause_n nor_o determine_v aught_o by_o they_o unless_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n be_v interest_v therein_o yea_o to_o interpret_v a_o doubtful_a evil_n to_o the_o better_a part_n 1_o cor._n 13.5_o 7._o gen._n 37.31_o 32_o 33._o 4._o not_o to_o believe_v a_o evil_a report_n run_v abroad_o among_o the_o common_a people_n by_o the_o whisper_n of_o talebearer_n as_o it_o be_v by_o conduit-pipe_n psal_n 15.3_o jer._n 40.14_o 16._o prov._n 25.23_o 5._o taciturnity_n or_o silentness_n which_o withhold_v in_o silence_n thing_n secret_a and_o unnecessary_a to_o be_v speak_v where_o when_o and_o as_o far_o as_o be_v needful_a and_o avoid_v overmuch_o babble_n and_o talkativeness_n to_o keep_v secret_a the_o offence_n of_o our_o neighbour_n except_o it_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v reveal_v prov._n 10.12_o mat_n 1.19_o &_o 18.16_o contrary_n hereto_o be_v prate_v and_o foolish_a prattle_a also_o peevishness_n and_o morosity_n 6._o to_o get_v a_o good_a name_n and_o estimation_n among_o man_n and_o to_o keep_v the_o same_o when_o we_o have_v get_v it_o phil._n 4.8_o now_o a_o good_a name_n be_v get_v thus_o viz._n 1._o if_o we_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n before_o all_o thing_n repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o earnest_n desire_v embrace_v and_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n prov._n 10.7_o mark_v 14.9_o 2._o we_o must_v have_v a_o care_n both_o to_o judge_v and_o speak_v well_o of_o other_o mat._n 7.2_o eccl._n 7.13_o 3._o we_o must_v abstain_v from_o all_o kind_n of_o wickedness_n for_o one_o only_a vice_n or_o sin_n do_v obscure_a and_o darken_v a_o man_n good_a name_n eccl._n 10.1_o 4._o we_o must_v in_o all_o thing_n earnest_o seek_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n only_o and_o not_o our_o own_o mat._n 6.5_o 6._o 7._o truth_n which_o be_v a_o firm_a election_n in_o the_o will_n whereby_o we_o constant_o embrace_v true_a sentence_n and_o opinion_n speak_v that_o which_o be_v true_a keep_v covenant_n and_o promise_n and_o avoid_v all_o deceitful_a dissemble_a both_o in_o speech_n and_o outward_a gesture_n and_o all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o safety_n of_o our_o neighbour_n repugnant_a to_o this_o virtue_n be_v all_o lie_n as_o well_o lie_v of_o courtesy_n call_v officious_a lie_n as_o other_o also_o vanity_n or_o levity_n and_o the_o like_a 8._o simplicity_n which_o be_v open_a truth_n without_o wrinkle_n or_o circumlocution_n a_o virtue_n which_o do_v proper_o and_o plain_o speak_v and_o do_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v true_a right_a and_o honest_a with_o a_o single_a heart_n to_o this_o be_v repugnant_a doubleness_n in_o manner_n and_o conversation_n 9_o constancy_n be_v a_o virtue_n not_o depart_v from_o the_o know_a truth_n neither_o alter_a purpose_n without_o good_a and_o necessary_a cause_n but_o constant_o speak_v and_o do_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v true_a just_a and_o necessary_a contrary_a whereto_o be_v lightness_n and_o pertinacy_n 10._o affability_n or_o readiness_n of_o speak_v which_o be_v a_o virtue_n glad_o and_o with_o signification_n of_o good_a will_n hear_v answer_v speak_v where_o need_n be_v upon_o a_o necessary_a cause_n rash_a censure_n of_o man_n be_v a_o high_a breach_n of_o this_o commandment_n may_v be_v commit_v these_o many_o way_n viz._n 1._o when_o thing_n be_v well_o do_v to_o carp_v and_o cavil_v at_o they_o without_o cause_n that_o be_v just_a 2._o when_o action_n and_o speech_n indifferent_a be_v take_v in_o the_o worse_a sense_n 3._o when_o upon_o light_a occasion_n and_o uncertain_a report_n we_o suspect_v and_o surmise_v evil_a of_o our_o neighbour_n 4._o when_o we_o see_v any_o want_n in_o our_o neighbour_n speech_n or_o behaviour_n to_o make_v it_o worse_o than_o it_o be_v or_o indeed_o it_o be_v 5._o when_o we_o spread_v abroad_o and_o publish_v the_o want_n of_o man_n to_o defame_v they_o which_o may_v better_o be_v conceal_v and_o in_o conscience_n and_o charity_n ought_v so_o to_o be_v 6._o when_o we_o speak_v nothing_o but_o the_o truth_n of_o another_o yet_o withal_o do_v insinuate_v thereby_o some_o evil_n of_o the_o party_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o hearer_n this_o be_v a_o pestilent_a practice_n and_o too_o much_o use_v 7._o when_o in_o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v and_o sin_n reprove_v in_o the_o congregation_n some_o misapply_v the_o same_o with_o spite_n against_o the_o minister_n person_n or_o his_o ministry_n reason_n against_o rash_a judgement_n viz._n 1._o the_o practice_n of_o it_o can_v stand_v with_o christian_a charity_n for_o charity_n bind_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o love_n and_o love_n suspect_v not_o evil_a but_o think_v the_o best_a always_o 2._o when_o thou_o see_v a_o man_n err_v consider_v thyself_o art_n or_o may_v be_v guilty_a of_o the_o like_a or_o worse_o 3._o consider_v that_o god_n the_o father_n have_v commit_v all_o judgement_n unto_o his_o son_n who_o now_o judge_v by_o his_o minister_n 4._o consider_v that_o thou_o be_v unable_a to_o judge_v aright_o of_o other_o man_n action_n be_v ignorant_a of_o many_o circumstance_n thereof_o for_o thou_o know_v not_o haply_o with_o what_o mind_n or_o to_o what_o end_n the_o action_n be_v do_v nor_o the_o cause_n why_o he_o do_v it_o nor_o the_o state_n of_o his_o person_n nor_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o temptation_n thereto_o 5._o he_o that_o give_v rash_a judgement_n of_o another_o be_v worse_a than_o a_o thief_n that_o steal_v away_o a_o man_n good_n for_o he_o rob_v he_o of_o his_o good_a name_n which_o solomon_n say_v be_v to_o be_v choose_v above_o great_a riches_n prov._n 22.1_o three_o thing_n require_v in_o judge_v of_o other_o aright_o viz._n 1._o we_o must_v have_v recourse_n to_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o judgement_n for_o if_o the_o cause_n be_v insufficient_a than_o our_o judgement_n be_v rash_a and_o unlawful_a 2._o we_o must_v have_v authority_n and_o warrant_n by_o lawful_a call_n to_o give_v judgement_n or_o else_o some_o thing_n which_o be_v answerable_a thereto_o though_o the_o judgement_n be_v private_a for_o private_a man_n in_o private_a judgement_n though_o they_o want_v this_o authority_n by_o a_o lawful_a call_n yet_o 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object_n represent_v unto_o it_o 4._o the_o will_n do_v one_o of_o the_o two_o upon_o former_a deliberation_n 5._o the_o will_n do_v it_o of_o herself_o or_o have_v the_o cause_n and_o beginning_n of_o her_o motion_n internal_a this_o be_v to_o do_v by_o she_o own_o proper_a motion_n 6._o not_o be_v constrain_v by_o any_o external_a agent_n this_o faculty_n or_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v call_v free_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o will_n for_o these_o reason_n viz._n 1._o the_o will_n do_v of_o she_o own_o accord_n follow_v the_o judgement_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n 2._o because_o it_o be_v by_o nature_n equal_o fit_a to_o receive_v or_o refuse_v 3._o because_o it_o move_v herself_o by_o its_o own_o proper_a motion_n 4._o in_o this_o election_n or_o rejection_n it_o suffer_v no_o impediment_n or_o constraint_n of_o any_o external_a agent_n there_o be_v four_o degree_n of_o freewill_n in_o man_n which_o be_v distinguish_v according_a to_o the_o diverse_a state_n and_o 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his_o spirit_n work_v by_o the_o will_n give_v he_o power_n to_o will_v what_o he_o command_v and_o approve_v 4._o in_o man_n perfect_o regenerate_v after_o his_o glorification_n in_o this_o state_n the_o will_n shall_v be_v only_o free_a to_o choose_v good_a and_o not_o to_o choose_v evil_a and_o this_o liberty_n be_v great_a than_o the_o first_o before_o his_o fall_n because_o this_o exclude_v all_o possibility_n of_o fall_v the_o other_o do_v not_o the_o disterence_n between_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n will_v and_o we_o viz._n 1._o god_n know_v all_o thing_n of_o himself_o perfect_o and_o perpetual_o but_o the_o creature_n know_v neither_o of_o themselves_o neither_o all_o thing_n neither_o the_o same_o at_o all_o time_n but_o at_o such_o or_o such_o a_o time_n and_o only_o so_o much_o as_o be_v reveal_v unto_o they_o 2._o in_o the_o will_n the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v govern_v or_o move_v or_o depend_v of_o no_o other_o cause_n but_o itself_o our_o will_n be_v depend_v of_o he_o 3._o in_o the_o understanding_n and_o the_o will_n god_n determine_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o will_v from_o everlasting_a and_o will_v they_o unchangeable_a we_o determine_v what_o we_o will_v in_o time_n and_o many_o time_n change_v from_o that_o which_o we_o first_o determine_v in_o the_o will_v be_v two_o thing_n common_a both_o to_o angel_n and_o man_n with_o god_n viz._n 1._o to_o do_v thing_n upon_o deliberation_n and_o advice_n 2._o to_o will_n without_o coaction_n those_o thing_n which_o they_o have_v consider_v and_o think_v of_o that_o be_v their_o will_n be_v by_o nature_n fit_a to_o will_v the_o contrary_a or_o diverse_a from_o that_o which_o it_o do_v will_n or_o also_o to_o defer_v and_o forbear_v the_o action_n do_v incline_v to_o the_o other_o part_n of_o its_o own_o accord_n the_o use_n of_o the_o doctrine_n concern_v the_o diversity_n of_o liberty_n of_o the_o will_n in_o god_n and_o in_o man_n and_o of_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o the_o liberty_n of_o man_n will_n viz._n 1._o that_o this_o glory_n may_v be_v give_v to_o god_n that_o he_o alone_o be_v the_o most_o free_a agent_n who_o liberty_n and_o wisdom_n depend_v on_o no_o other_o 2._o that_o we_o remember_v that_o they_o who_o witting_o and_o willing_o sin_n or_o have_v cast_v themselves_o into_o a_o necessity_n of_o sin_v be_v not_o at_o all_o excuse_v and_o so_o not_o god_n but_o their_o own_o will_n decline_v of_o their_o own_o accord_n from_o god_n commandment_n to_o be_v the_o true_a and_o only_a cause_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n 3._o that_o we_o may_v know_v god_n alone_o to_o be_v of_o himself_o and_o unchangeable_o good_a and_o the_o fountain_n of_o goodness_n but_o no_o creature_n to_o have_v more_o than_o god_n work_v and_o keep_v in_o he_o 4._o that_o remember_v what_o we_o be_v fall_v from_o we_o may_v deplore_v our_o unthankfulness_n and_o magnify_v god_n mercy_n in_o restore_v we_o 5._o that_o know_v the_o naughtiness_n of_o our_o disposition_n if_o god_n leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o crave_v his_o assistance_n 6._o that_o know_v the_o liberty_n into_o which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n restore_v we_o we_o may_v the_o more_o desire_v his_o benefit_n and_o be_v thankful_a unto_o he_o for_o they_o 7._o that_o know_v we_o alone_o be_v sever_v from_o they_o that_o perish_v we_o be_v not_o lift_v up_o with_o a_o any_o conceit_n of_o worthiness_n in_o ourselves_o but_o magnify_v the_o free_a bounty_n of_o god_n to_o we_o more_o than_o other_o 8._o that_o acknowledge_v the_o weakness_n and_o corruption_n that_o still_o remain_v in_o the_o regenerate_v we_o may_v seek_v for_o justification_n in_o christ_n alone_o 9_o that_o know_v of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o withstand_v temptation_n we_o may_v ardent_o and_o daily_o desire_v to_o be_v preserve_v and_o guide_v by_o god_n 10._o that_o understanding_n we_o be_v not_o preserve_v against_o our_o will_n but_o with_o our_o will_n we_o may_v wrestle_v with_o temptation_n and_o endeavour_v to_o make_v our_o call_v and_o election_n sure_a have_v receive_v the_o grace_n of_o conversion_n whereof_o we_o now_o again_o proceed_v in_o a_o word_n or_o two_o conversion_n be_v twofold_a 1._o passive_n which_o be_v a_o action_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o convert_v man_n be_v as_o yet_o unconvert_v in_o this_o man_n be_v but_o a_o subject_a to_o receive_v the_o impression_n of_o grace_n and_o no_o agent_n at_o all_o for_o in_o the_o create_a set_v and_o imprint_v of_o righteousness_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o holiness_n in_o the_o inward_a man_n will_n can_v do_v nothing_o 2._o active_a which_o be_v a_o action_n whereby_o man_n be_v once_o turn_v of_o god_n turn_v himself_o in_o all_o his_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n this_o conversion_n be_v only_o of_o grace_n for_o grace_n be_v the_o principal_a agent_n and_o will_v but_o the_o instrument_n of_o grace_n for_o be_v first_o turn_v by_o grace_n we_o can_v then_o move_v and_o turn_v ourselves_o and_o thus_o there_o be_v a_o co-operation_n of_o man_n will_n with_o god_n grace_n he_o that_o make_v thou_o without_o thou_o will_v not_o save_v thou_o without_o thou_o in_o the_o conversion_n of_o a_o sinner_n there_o be_v three_o work_n viz._n 1._o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v the_o principal_a agent_n enlighten_v the_o mind_n with_o true_a knowledge_n soften_a the_o heart_n and_o change_v the_o will_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a 2._o the_o word_n which_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o now_o he_o work_v not_o by_o revelation_n or_o special_a instinct_n but_o ordinary_o in_o and_o by_o the_o word_n 3._o man_n will_v which_o though_o by_o nature_n be_v evil_a and_o dead_a unto_o grace_n yet_o be_v renew_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o very_a first_o act_n of_o conversion_n move_v and_o strive_v to_o be_v turn_v it_o be_v not_o like_a wax_n only_o passive_a but_o as_o fire_n so_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v fire_n do_v burn_v and_o so_o soon_o as_o it_o burn_v it_o be_v fire_n so_o the_o will_n though_o by_o nature_n it_o move_v not_o yet_o be_v renew_v by_o grace_n it_o move_v and_o so_o soon_o as_o it_o move_v it_o be_v renew_v there_o be_v a_o fivefold_a grace_n bestow_v in_o the_o true_a conversion_n of_o a_o sinner_n viz._n 1._o prevent_v grace_n whereby_o god_n inspire_v into_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o sinner_n that_o be_v to_o be_v convert_v good_a thought_n a_o good_a purpose_n and_o a_o desire_n of_o supernatural_a grace_n 2._o prepare_v grace_n whereby_o it_o be_v give_v we_o to_o consent_v unto_o god_n offer_v grace_n or_o whereby_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n be_v prepare_v that_o they_o may_v yield_v assent_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n 3._o
work_v grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o mind_n will_n and_o affection_n have_v receive_v power_n to_o obey_v god_n 4._o coworking_a grace_n whereby_o god_n confer_v and_o perfect_v the_o grace_n of_o renew_v be_v receive_v and_o without_o this_o grace_n follow_v the_o first_o be_v unprofitable_a 5._o persevere_v grace_n whereby_o after_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o grace_n of_o renovation_n we_o do_v also_o receive_v a_o will_n to_o persevere_v and_o continue_v constant_o in_o that_o good_a which_o we_o can_v do_v even_o by_o this_o gift_n of_o perseverance_n the_o object_n of_o conversion_n be_v 1._o sin_n or_o disobedience_n from_o whence_o we_o be_v convert_v 2._o righteousness_n or_o new-obedience_n whereunto_o we_o be_v convert_v the_o subject_n or_o matter_n of_o conversion_n viz._n 1._o in_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n a_o right_a judgement_n concern_v god_n his_o will_n and_o work_v 2._o in_o the_o will_v a_o earnest_n and_o ready_a desire_n purpose_v to_o obey_v god_n in_o all_o his_o commandment_n 3._o a_o good_a and_o reform_a affection_n man_n conversion_n consist_v of_o these_o two_o part_n viz._n 1._o in_o mortify_v the_o old_a man_n that_o be_v to_o be_v true_o and_o hearty_o sorry_a that_o thou_o have_v offend_v god_n by_o thy_o sin_n and_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o to_o hate_v and_o eschew_v they_o 2._o by_o quicken_a the_o new_a man_n that_o be_v to_o live_v to_o god_n through_o christ_n and_o a_o earnest_n and_o ready_a desire_n to_o order_v thy_o life_n according_a to_o god_n will_v and_o to_o do_v all_o good_a work_n the_o cause_n of_o conversion_n viz._n 1._o the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o conversion_n be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o the_o instrumental_a cause_n or_o mean_n be_v first_o the_o law_n than_o the_o gospel_n the_o next_o instrumental_a cause_n be_v faith_n 3._o the_o further_a cause_n be_v the_o cross_n and_o chastisement_n as_o also_o punishment_n benefit_n act_n of_o providence_n and_o example_n of_o other_o 4._o the_o formal_a cause_n be_v the_o conversion_n itself_o and_o the_o property_n thereof_o 5._o the_o chief_a final_a cause_n be_v god_n glory_n the_o next_o and_o subordinate_a end_n be_v our_o own_o good_a and_o the_o conversion_n of_o other_o when_o thou_o be_v convert_v confirm_v thy_o brethren_n how_o the_o true_a conversion_n of_o the_o godly_a differ_v from_o the_o false_a repentance_n of_o the_o wicked_a 1._o in_o their_o grief_n the_o wicked_a be_v grieve_v only_o for_o the_o punishment_n ensue_v not_o for_o that_o they_o offend_v and_o displease_v god_n the_o godly_a be_v special_o grieve_v that_o god_n be_v offend_v 2._o in_o the_o cause_n the_o wicked_a repent_v by_o reason_n of_o a_o despair_n and_o distrust_n so_o that_o they_o more_o and_o more_o offend_v god_n but_o the_o godly_a repent_v by_o reason_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o confidence_n they_o have_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o reconciliation_n in_o the_o mediator_n 3._o in_o the_o effect_n for_o in_o the_o wicked_a new-obedience_n do_v not_o follow_v repentance_n which_o always_o accompany_v the_o repentance_n of_o the_o godly_a so_o that_o the_o repentance_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v no_o true_a no_o sound_n no_o save_a repentance_n the_o former_a part_n of_o conversion_n be_v call_v mortification_n and_o that_o for_o these_o reason_n viz._n 1._o because_o as_o dead_a man_n can_v show_v forth_o the_o action_n of_o one_o that_o be_v live_v so_o our_o nature_n the_o corruption_n thereof_o be_v abolish_v do_v no_o more_o in_o such_o sort_n show_v forth_o or_o exercise_v her_o evil_a action_n for_o mortification_n be_v by_o the_o grace_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n a_o decay_n and_o perish_v of_o the_o deed_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v evil_a action_n and_o carnal_a affection_n 2._o because_o mortification_n be_v not_o wrought_v without_o grief_n and_o lament_v and_o for_o this_o cause_n mortification_n be_v call_v a_o crucify_a consist_v in_o the_o subdue_a by_o a_o holy_a discipline_n our_o inordinate_a lust_n which_o rebel_n against_o god_n and_o in_o a_o patient_a bear_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n the_o latter_a part_n of_o conversion_n be_v call_v quicken_a viz._n 1._o because_o as_o a_o live_a man_n do_v the_o action_n of_o one_o that_o be_v live_v so_o quicken_a be_v a_o kindle_v of_o new_a faculty_n and_o quality_n in_o we_o 2._o in_o respect_n of_o that_o joy_n which_o the_o convert_a have_v in_o god_n which_o indeed_o be_v such_o as_o word_n be_v not_o able_a to_o express_v nor_o any_o heart_n conceive_v but_o he_o who_o have_v it_o quicken_a comprehend_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o mortification_n 1._o a_o knowledge_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o the_o apply_v thereof_o in_o christ_n 2._o a_o joyfulness_n thence_o arise_v for_o that_o god_n be_v please_v and_o new-obedience_n be_v begin_v 3._o a_o ardent_a or_o earnest_a endeavour_n or_o purpose_n to_o sin_n no_o more_o arise_v from_o thankfulness_n and_o because_o we_o rejoice_v that_o we_o have_v god_n appease_v or_o pacify_v towards_o we_o a_o desire_n also_o of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o retain_v god_n love_n and_o favour_n be_v now_o convert_v from_o sin_n which_o next_o come_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o xi_o sin_n in_o its_o proper_a nature_n be_v a_o anomy_n that_o be_v a_o want_n of_o conformity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o nature_n of_o sin_n lie_v not_o in_o the_o action_n but_o in_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v the_o action_n and_o sin_n proper_o be_v nothing_o formal_o subsist_v or_o exist_v for_o then_o god_n shall_v be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o but_o it_o be_v a_o ataxy_n or_o absence_n of_o goodness_n in_o the_o thing_n that_o subsi_v whereupon_o it_o be_v true_o say_v in_o school_n in_o peccato_fw-la nihil_fw-la positivum_fw-la whatsoever_o a_o man_n do_v whereof_o he_o be_v not_o certain_o persuade_v in_o judgement_n and_o conscience_n out_o of_o god_n word_n that_o it_o may_v be_v do_v be_v sin_n original_a sin_n be_v the_o corruption_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o chief_o of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n and_o be_v not_o only_o a_o absence_n of_o goodness_n but_o also_o a_o real_a presence_n of_o a_o evil_a property_n and_o disposition_n and_o this_o infection_n of_o nature_n do_v remain_v yea_o in_o they_o that_o be_v regenerate_v for_o the_o principle_n of_o flesh_n that_o be_v in_o holy_a man_n may_v sometime_o prevail_v mighty_o upon_o they_o yea_o so_o as_o to_o make_v they_o do_v as_o evil_a action_n as_o the_o worst_a of_o man_n for_o this_o be_v a_o true_a rule_n a_o man_n that_o excel_v in_o grace_n may_v sometime_o excel_v in_o ill-doing_n but_o he_o allow_v not_o himself_o therein_o nor_o be_v it_o proper_o he_o that_o do_v it_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o he_o as_o the_o good_a that_o evil_a man_n do_v it_o can_v be_v say_v that_o they_o do_v it_o god_n spirit_n may_v be_v there_o to_o help_v they_o to_o do_v much_o but_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v not_o there_o so_o a_o man_n may_v do_v good_a and_o not_o be_v good_a on_o the_o other_o side_n thing_n though_o command_v yet_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a become_v sin_n it_o be_v sin_n when_o a_o wicked_a man_n give_v alm_n because_o it_o proceed_v not_o from_o faith_n and_o love_n yet_o the_o moral_a action_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v not_o to_o be_v omit_v by_o we_o because_o in_o they_o they_o be_v sin_n but_o we_o must_v avoid_v the_o sin_n and_o perform_v the_o action_n avoid_v not_o the_o work_n of_o hypocrite_n but_o the_o hypocrisy_n of_o their_o work_n thus_o be_v sin_n the_o corruption_n of_o a_o nature_n create_v good_a of_o god_n but_o not_o any_o creature_n make_v of_o god_n in_o man_n for_o it_o be_v only_o a_o accidental_a quality_n or_o natural_a property_n of_o man_n corrupt_v but_o no_o substantial_a property_n nor_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n simple_o as_o he_o be_v first_o create_v solomon_n have_v draw_v the_o picture_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n in_o the_o description_n of_o a_o harlot_n the_o fawn_n flatter_v please_v delight_n but_o in_o the_o end_n destroy_v it_o speak_v to_o we_o in_o joabs_n language_n to_o amasa_n 2_o sam._n 20.10_o and_o his_o kiss_n be_v as_o mortal_a or_o in_o jaels_n language_n to_o sisera_n judg._n 4.18_o &_o 5.26_o 27._o but_o the_o butter_n in_o the_o lordly_a dish_n will_v not_o balsum_fw-la the_o wound_n it_o give_v all_o sin_n be_v like_o the_o paint_a harlot_n or_o the_o beautiful_a forbid_a fruit_n he_o that_o suck_v the_o honeycomb_n of_o sin_n suck_v the_o poison_n of_o asp_n it_o be_v a_o golden_a hook_n bait_v with_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n all_o sin_n be_v foul_a filthy_a unclean_a infectious_a contagious_a and_o loathsome_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o
god_n levit._n 18.24_o ezek._n 20.18_o matth_n 15.19_o 20._o jam._n 1.21_o zeph._n 3.1_o rev._n 21.27_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o unclean_a cloth_n isa_n 64.6_o to_o the_o blood_n of_o pollution_n ezek._n 16.6_o levit._fw-la 15.19_o it_o pollute_v and_o prophane_v the_o action_n of_o great_a devotion_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n hag._n 2.13_o it_o defile_v the_o land_n and_o place_n where_o sinner_n be_v conversant_a leu._n 18.24_o 25._o and_o as_o the_o dropsy_n man_n the_o more_o he_o drink_v the_o dryer_n he_o be_v and_o the_o more_o he_o still_o desire_v to_o drink_v so_o a_o sinner_n the_o more_o he_o sin_v the_o apt_a he_o be_v to_o sin_n and_o the_o more_o desirous_a to_o keep_v still_o in_o a_o course_n of_o wickedness_n custom_n in_o sin_v breed_v hardness_n of_o heart_n hardness_n of_o heart_n bring_v impenitency_n and_o impenitency_n condemnation_n that_o man_n of_o year_n live_v in_o the_o church_n be_v not_o simple_o condemn_v for_o their_o particular_a sin_n but_o their_o continuance_n and_o residence_n in_o they_o and_o though_o every_o sin_n be_v mortal_a yet_o be_v not_o all_o equal_o mortal_a but_o some_o more_o some_o less_o nor_o do_v sin_n commit_v utter_o take_v away_o grace_n but_o rather_o sometime_o do_v make_v it_o the_o more_o to_o shine_v and_o show_v itself_o thus_o can_v god_n turn_v every_o thing_n to_o the_o best_a to_o those_o that_o be_v he_o yea_o so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v we_o gain_v by_o adam_n fall_n whence_o descend_v unto_o we_o that_o original_a sin_n which_o the_o papist_n say_v be_v not_o sin_n proper_o so_o call_v but_o only_o because_o this_o original_a corruption_n in_o all_o man_n at_o their_o conception_n be_v a_o occasion_n or_o cause_n of_o sin_n but_o as_o for_o the_o sin_n itself_o which_o be_v in_o this_o corruption_n of_o nature_n they_o say_v it_o be_v take_v away_o by_o christ_n rom._n 5.18_o and_o herein_o the_o anabaptist_n agree_v with_o the_o papist_n for_o they_o also_o hold_v that_o original_a sin_n be_v take_v away_o by_o christ_n yet_o david_n as_o righteous_a man_n as_o any_o anabaptist_n or_o papist_n confess_v that_o he_o be_v conceive_v in_o sin_n and_o bear_v in_o iniquity_n psal_n 51.5_o for_o christ_n take_v not_o sin_n away_o but_o as_o he_o save_v viz._n from_o all_o such_o as_o true_o believe_v in_o he_o to_o who_o it_o be_v no_o more_o impute_v nor_o be_v god_n as_o some_o blasphemous_o imagine_v the_o author_n of_o adam_n fall_n for_o the_o unchangeable_a decree_n and_o will_n of_o god_n take_v not_o away_o the_o liberty_n of_o man_n will_n or_o of_o second_o cause_n but_o only_o incline_v and_o order_v the_o same_o as_o the_o first_o and_o high_a cause_n so_o that_o god_n decree_n go_v before_o adam_n fall_n only_o as_o a_o antecedent_n not_o as_o a_o cause_n thereof_o and_o though_o adam_n fall_v not_o without_o god_n general_a permissive_a will_n yet_o without_o his_o special_a approve_v will_n and_o he_o have_v full_a power_n and_o liberty_n to_o stand_v god_n can_v no_o way_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o his_o fall_n nor_o consequent_o of_o sin_n and_o now_o when_o man_n be_v punish_v for_o sin_n other_o creature_n suffer_v with_o he_o though_o have_v not_o man_n fall_v it_o have_v be_v otherwise_o but_o now_o as_o instrument_n of_o evil_a man_n oftentimes_o do_v horrible_o abuse_v they_o to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o the_o creator_n therefore_o do_v the_o creature_n groan_v as_o weary_a of_o wicked_a man_n and_o yet_o to_o this_o ungrateful_a creature_n man_n do_v the_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n appear_v infinite_a like_o himself_o in_o that_o the_o air_n do_v still_o yield_v man_n breath_n and_o not_o poison_v he_o in_o that_o the_o water_n so_o various_o accommodate_v he_o and_o not_o drown_v he_o that_o the_o fire_n comfort_n and_o not_o consume_v he_o that_o the_o earth_n bear_v and_o sustain_v he_o and_o not_o through_o drought_n prove_v barren_a parch_v up_o and_o cleave_v asunder_o to_o swallow_v he_o that_o his_o food_n do_v nourish_v and_o not_o choke_v he_o that_o death_n do_v spare_v and_o not_o strike_v yea_o that_o hell_n be_v conquer_v for_o he_o o_o the_o depth_n the_o depth_n the_o depth_n of_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n to_o this_o fall_v restore_v yet_o ungrateful_a creature_n man_n yea_o there_o have_v not_o be_v any_o such_o thing_n at_o all_o as_o death_n have_v not_o man_n disobey_v for_o god_n make_v not_o death_n in_o the_o beginning_n nor_o shall_v it_o have_v be_v except_o of_o ourselves_o for_o it_o ensue_v on_o the_o voluntary_a sin_n of_o man_n god_n forcible_o inflict_v it_o as_o a_o most_o just_a punishment_n and_o the_o present_a punishment_n of_o this_o life_n be_v but_o the_o begin_n of_o everlasting_a because_o they_o be_v not_o sufficient_a here_o to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o though_o god_n do_v not_o so_o punish_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o godly_a yet_o be_v not_o his_o justice_n impeach_v thereby_o because_o he_o punish_v they_o in_o christ_n with_o a_o punishment_n temporal_a yet_o equivalent_a to_o everlasting_a which_o equability_n do_v the_o gospel_n add_v unto_o the_o rigour_n and_o severity_n of_o the_o law_n now_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v not_o only_a punishment_n to_o the_o sufferer_n and_o offender_n but_o also_o document_n and_o instruction_n to_o all_o other_o that_o behold_v they_o know_v they_o and_o hear_v they_o they_o be_v as_o sermon_n to_o repentance_n for_o this_o very_a end_n and_o purpose_n he_o work_v they_o and_o therefore_o they_o must_v be_v instruction_n to_o we_o to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o they_o which_o be_v sin_n the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v when_o any_o after_o that_o he_o have_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v lighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v stand_v against_o that_o truth_n not_o for_o fear_v or_o through_o infirmity_n but_o on_o wilful_a malice_n for_o this_o sin_n be_v a_o spiteful_a resistance_n of_o the_o gospel_n against_o the_o knowledge_n and_o light_n of_o conscience_n after_o the_o spirit_n have_v persuade_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o benefit_n thereof_o and_o when_o a_o man_n sin_v out_o of_o malice_n and_o spite_n against_o god_n himself_o and_o christ_n jesus_n which_o be_v not_o every_o sin_n of_o presumption_n or_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n but_o such_o a_o kind_n of_o presumptuous_a offence_n in_o which_o true_a religion_n be_v renounce_v and_o that_o of_o set_a purpose_n and_o resolve_v malice_n against_o the_o very_a majesty_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o christ_n heb._n 10.29_o this_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v say_v to_o be_v unpardonable_a not_o that_o it_o exceed_v or_o surmount_v the_o greatness_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n but_o because_o he_o that_o commit_v it_o be_v punish_v with_o a_o final_a blindeness_n and_o without_o repentance_n there_o be_v grant_v no_o remission_n of_o sin_n neither_o be_v it_o unpardonable_a because_o it_o be_v great_a than_o god_n mercy_n or_o as_o cain_n think_v great_a than_o can_v be_v pardon_v gen._n 4.13_o but_o because_o the_o heart_n of_o he_o who_o commit_v it_o be_v uncapable_a of_o mercy_n as_o if_o a_o ventless_a vessel_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o sea_n it_o can_v take_v in_o one_o drop_n of_o water_n not_o because_o there_o be_v not_o water_n enough_o in_o the_o sea_n to_o fill_v it_o but_o because_o it_o have_v never_o a_o vent_n to_o receive_v water_n in_o every_o sin_n these_o four_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v viz._n 1._o the_o fault_n whereby_o god_n be_v offend_v in_o the_o action_n which_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n 2._o the_o gild_n whereby_o the_o conscience_n be_v bind_v over_o unto_o punishment_n 3._o the_o punishment_n itself_o which_o be_v eternal_a death_n the_o wage_n of_o sin_n 4._o a_o certain_a stain_n or_o blot_n which_o it_o imprint_n and_o leaf_n in_o the_o offender_n the_o seat_n of_o sin_n in_o man_n be_v threefold_a viz._n 1._o reason_n whereof_o some_o be_v of_o knowledge_n other_o of_o ignorance_n 2._o the_o will_n whereof_o some_o be_v from_o the_o will_v immediate_o other_o be_v somewhat_o beside_o the_o will._n some_o be_v mix_v partly_o with_o the_o will_n partly_o against_o it_o 3._o affection_n whereof_o some_o be_v of_o infirmity_n other_o of_o presumption_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v twofold_a viz._n 1._o of_o commission_n but_o if_o we_o carry_v a_o constant_a purpose_n not_o to_o sin_n and_o endeavour_v to_o resist_v all_o temptation_n our_o concupiscence_n will_v not_o be_v impute_v to_o we_o 2._o of_o omission_n which_o oblige_v we_o to_o punishment_n as_o much_o as_o sin_n of_o commission_n again_o sin_n be_v either_o 1._o immediate_o against_o god_n as_o all_o the_o breach_n of_o the_o first_o
excellency_n of_o god_n gift_n 7._o if_o our_o work_n shall_v merit_v christ_n shall_v not_o be_v a_o perfect_a saviour_n nor_o heaven_n purchase_v for_o we_o by_o his_o blood_n only_o which_o now_o to_o affirm_v be_v to_o crucify_v he_o worse_o than_o the_o jew_n do_v good_a work_n can_v justify_v we_o for_o these_o reason_n viz._n 1._o because_o our_o best_a work_n yea_o the_o work_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v not_o perfect_o good_a and_o pure_a and_o that_o for_o these_o reason_n viz._n 1._o we_o do_v many_o thing_n we_o shall_v not_o and_o omit_v many_o thing_n we_o shall_v do_v 2._o we_o mingle_v evil_a with_o the_o good_a we_o shall_v do_v or_o we_o do_v good_a but_o we_o do_v it_o ill_o the_o thing_n do_v may_v be_v good_a but_o not_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o 3._o the_o saint_n which_o do_v good_a work_n do_v many_o thing_n which_o be_v sin_n in_o themselves_o and_o so_o deserve_v to_o be_v out_v of_o god_n favour_n deut._n 27.26_o 4._o because_o there_o be_v not_o that_o degree_n of_o goodness_n in_o these_o good_a work_n that_o proceed_v from_o the_o saint_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v or_o as_o god_n require_v 2._o though_o they_o be_v perfect_a yet_o be_v they_o due_a and_o debt_n so_o that_o we_o can_v satisfy_v by_o they_o 3._o they_o be_v temporary_a and_o bear_v not_o proportion_n with_o eternal_a blessing_n 4._o they_o be_v effect_n of_o justification_n therefore_o no_o cause_n thereof_o 5._o they_o be_v exclude_v that_o we_o may_v not_o have_v whereof_o to_o glory_v 6._o if_o they_o be_v part_n of_o our_o justification_n our_o conscience_n shall_v be_v destitute_a of_o stable_n and_o certain_a comfort_n 7._o christ_n shall_v have_v dye_v in_o vain_a and_o have_v rise_v in_o vain_a not_o to_o our_o justification_n if_o we_o can_v have_v be_v justify_v by_o work_n that_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v require_v in_o every_o good_a work_n have_v a_o double_a use_n in_o the_o cause_v thereof_o 1._o it_o give_v the_o beginning_n to_o a_o good_a work_n renew_v the_o mind_n will_n and_o affection_n of_o the_o worker_n whence_o the_o work_n proceed_v as_o pure_a water_n from_o a_o cleanse_a fountain_n 2._o it_o cover_v the_o want_n that_o be_v in_o good_a work_n for_o the_o best_a work_n do_v by_o man_n in_o this_o life_n be_v imperfect_a but_o hereby_o both_o the_o person_n of_o the_o worker_n be_v accept_v and_o the_o imperfection_n of_o his_o work_n cover_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n all_o these_o be_v exclude_v from_o be_v good_a work_n viz._n 1._o which_o be_v sin_n in_o themselves_o and_o repugnant_a to_o god_n law_n and_o his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o most_o sacred_a word_n 2._o which_o be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o the_o law_n neither_o in_o themselves_o good_a or_o evil_n but_o which_o may_v yet_o by_o a_o accident_n be_v make_v good_a or_o evil_n 3._o which_o be_v good_a in_o themselves_o and_o command_v by_o god_n but_o yet_o be_v make_v sin_n by_o a_o accident_n in_o that_o they_o be_v unlawful_o do_v or_o not_o as_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v how_o the_o work_n of_o the_o regenerate_v and_o unregenerate_v differ_v viz._n 1._o the_o work_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a proceed_v not_o from_o faith_n as_o those_o of_o the_o regenerate_v do_v 2._o the_o work_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v not_o join_v with_o a_o inward_a obedience_n and_o therefore_o be_v do_v dissemble_o and_o be_v mere_a hypocrisy_n but_o it_o be_v far_o otherwise_o with_o the_o regenerate_v 3._o as_o the_o work_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a proceed_v not_o from_o the_o right_a cause_n so_o be_v they_o not_o refer_v to_o the_o chief_a end_n which_o be_v god_n glory_n but_o in_o both_o these_o the_o work_n of_o the_o regenerate_v be_v right_o and_o true_o qualify_v though_o the_o work_n of_o the_o most_o regenerate_v yea_o his_o best_a work_n be_v good_a only_o in_o part_n not_o perfect_o because_o he_o be_v not_o whole_o spirit_n and_o no_o flesh_n yet_o god_n approve_v of_o they_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v again_o consider_v good_a work_v two_o way_n viz._n 1._o in_o themselves_o as_o they_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o law_n and_o the_o rigour_n thereof_o and_o so_o they_o be_v sin_n because_o they_o answer_v not_o to_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v for_o there_o be_v two_o degree_n of_o sin_n viz._n 1._o rebellion_n which_o be_v action_n flat_o against_o the_o law_n 2._o defect_n when_o a_o man_n do_v those_o thing_n the_o law_n command_v but_o fail_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v and_o so_o man_n best_a work_n be_v sin_n 2._o as_o they_o be_v do_v by_o a_o person_n regenerate_v and_o reconcile_v to_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o god_n accept_v of_o they_o for_o in_o christ_n the_o want_n of_o they_o be_v cover_v the_o benefit_n of_o put_v and_o keep_v on_o the_o holy_a &_o spiritual_a breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v good_a work_v viz._n 1._o it_o keep_v we_o from_o be_v mortal_o wound_v for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o retain_v a_o true_a purpose_n and_o faithful_a endeavour_n answerable_a thereto_o we_o shall_v never_o give_v ourselves_o over_o to_o commit_v sin_n and_o iniquity_n 2._o it_o bring_v great_a assurance_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_v and_o spiritual_a union_n with_o christ_n yea_o even_o of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n eph._n 1.4_o 1_o joh._n 2.29_o 3._o it_o procure_v we_o a_o good_a name_n in_o god_n church_n while_o we_o live_v 2_o cor._n 8.18_o and_o a_o bless_a memory_n after_o we_o be_v dead_a prov._n 10.7_o 4._o it_o confirm_v the_o truth_n of_o religion_n and_o so_o it_o may_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o win_v such_o as_o be_v without_o 1_o pet._n 3.1_o to_o strengthen_v those_o that_o stand_v 1_o thess_n 1.6_o 7._o and_o to_o stir_v up_o all_o to_o a_o holy_a emulation_n 2_o cor._n 9.2_o 5._o it_o do_v high_o honour_n god_n and_o occasion_v other_o to_o glorify_v he_o mat._n 5.16_o that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o the_o do_v of_o good_a work_n and_o to_o live_v righteous_o observe_v here_o the_o bless_a fruit_n and_o issue_n thereof_o as_o it_o be_v declare_v in_o scripture_n viz._n 1._o generally_n that_o the_o lord_n love_v righteousness_n psal_n 11.7_o that_o very_o there_o be_v a_o reward_n for_o the_o righteous_a psal_n 58.11_o that_o blessing_n be_v on_o the_o head_n of_o the_o righteous_a etc._n etc._n prov._n 10.6_o 2._o particular_o for_o the_o righteous_a person_n himself_o viz._n 1._o in_o this_o life_n the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a psal_n 34.15_o god_n will_v grant_v their_o desire_n prov._n 10.24_o he_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o trouble_n psal_n 34.19_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v forsake_v psal_n 37.25_o they_o shall_v flourish_v like_o a_o palmtree_n psal_n 92.12_o etc._n etc._n 2._o at_o their_o death_n when_o they_o have_v hope_n prov._n 14.32_o and_o be_v take_v from_o the_o evil_a to_o come_v isa_n 57.1_o 3._o after_o death_n their_o memorial_n shall_v be_v bless_v prov._n 10.7_o in_o everlasting_a remembrance_n psal_n 112.6_o 4._o at_o the_o resurrection_n they_o shall_v go_v into_o life_n eternal_a mat._n 25.46_o they_o shall_v shine_v as_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o their_o father_n matth._n 11.43_o 5._o for_o their_o posterity_n the_o generation_n of_o the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v bless_v psal_n 112.2_o their_o seed_n shall_v not_o beg_v their_o bread_n etc._n etc._n psa_n 37.25_o xiii_o repentance_n be_v a_o constant_a turn_n from_o all_o sin_n unto_o god_n or_o a_o inward_a sorrow_n and_o continual_o mourn_v for_o sin_n join_v with_o faith_n and_o humiliation_n and_o both_o inward_a and_o outward_a amendment_n it_o be_v a_o aversion_n or_o turn_v from_o all_o a_o man_n sin_n and_o a_o reversion_n or_o turn_v again_o unto_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n or_o repentance_n be_v a_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n with_o a_o earnest_a love_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o which_o we_o be_v continual_o stir_v up_o to_o abhor_v our_o vice_n and_o be_v move_v to_o do_v good_a work_n not_o for_o fear_v of_o punishment_n or_o hope_n of_o reward_n but_o for_o that_o love_n we_o bear_v towards_o god_n that_o with_o a_o joyful_a heart_n we_o be_v move_v to_o his_o obedience_n and_o with_o grief_n go_v astray_o from_o his_o commandment_n a_o godly_a sorrow_n whereby_o a_o man_n be_v grieve_v for_o his_o sin_n because_o they_o be_v sin_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o repentance_n and_o indeed_o for_o substance_n it_o be_v repentance_n itself_o so_o a_o desire_n to_o repent_v and_o believe_v in_o a_o touch_v heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v faith_n and_o repentance_n itself_o though_o not_o in_o nature_n yet_o in_o god_n acceptation_n for_o in_o they_o that_o have_v grace_n god_n accept_v the_o will_n for_o the_o
the_o order_n of_o justice_n on_o the_o person_n guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o this_o be_v proper_a unto_o the_o reprobate_n because_o it_o be_v inflict_v on_o they_o to_o this_o end_n that_o god_n justice_n may_v be_v satisfy_v for_o the_o law_n bind_v all_o man_n either_o to_o obedience_n or_o to_o punishment_n now_o the_o wicked_a despair_v of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n murmur_n at_o his_o justice_n and_o be_v even_o mad_a with_o impatience_n when_o his_o inflict_a scourge_n be_v on_o they_o but_o the_o godly_a kiss_n his_o rod_n and_o in_o patience_n possess_v their_o soul_n rest_v on_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n this_o be_v that_o which_o set_v they_o at_o liberty_n in_o the_o dungeon_n make_v they_o run_v the_o path_n of_o god_n commandment_n even_o when_o iron_n manacle_v they_o make_v they_o go_v cheerful_o to_o the_o faggot_n and_o embrace_v the_o flame_n make_v they_o smile_v at_o the_o frown_n of_o their_o persecutor_n and_o in_o a_o holy_a patience_n make_v they_o as_o it_o be_v anticipate_v death_n by_o die_v to_o all_o impatience_n that_o when_o it_o come_v indeed_o they_o may_v be_v say_v rather_o to_o be_v change_v then_o die_v and_o indeed_o this_o one_o consideration_n how_o that_o those_o that_o persecute_v the_o saint_n here_o will_v undoubted_o persecute_v christ_n himself_o be_v he_o now_o upon_o earth_n be_v sufficient_a of_o itself_o to_o support_v the_o spirit_n of_o any_o that_o now_o be_v or_o may_v be_v under_o persecution_n beside_o the_o consideration_n that_o god_n will_v as_o undoubted_o deliver_v his_o to_o his_o glory_n and_o their_o advantage_n as_o he_o permit_v persecution_n to_o befall_v they_o we_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n for_o these_o two_o reason_n 1._o because_o there_o be_v so_o many_o mocker_n and_o scoffer_n at_o our_o profession_n luke_n 21.17_o 2._o because_o the_o object_n of_o our_o hope_n be_v of_o thing_n invisible_a rom._n 8.25_o the_o sign_n or_o property_n of_o patience_n 1._o a_o heart_n resolve_v to_o abide_v whatsoever_o be_v lay_v upon_o we_o whether_o it_o be_v for_o sin_n or_o for_o trial_n 2._o when_o we_o suffer_v and_o suffering_n much_o do_v yet_o never_o cease_v to_o love_v the_o lord_n who_o strike_v we_o 3._o humility_n and_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o his_o blow_n and_o stroke_n lay_v upon_o we_o 4._o cheerfulness_n and_o joy_n in_o suffer_v when_o we_o be_v so_o far_o from_o murmur_v under_o it_o that_o we_o rejoice_v in_o it_o patience_n must_v have_v her_o perfect_a work_n james_z 1.4_o which_o work_n be_v say_v to_o be_v perfect_a in_o these_o three_o respect_n viz._n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o condition_n it_o must_v be_v true_a hearty_a and_o sound_a not_o feign_v and_o counterfeit_n luke_n 21.19_o 2._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o extent_n it_o must_v reach_v to_o all_o manner_n of_o cross_n heavy_a and_o light_a inward_a and_o outward_a at_o home_o and_o abroad_o whether_o they_o come_v from_o the_o devil_n or_o any_o of_o his_o wicked_a instrument_n or_o from_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o own_o hand_n of_o what_o kind_n quality_n quantity_n soever_o they_o be_v 2_o cor._n 6.4_o 3._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o continuance_n it_o must_v endure_v unto_o the_o end_n not_o only_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o that_o affliction_n which_o lie_v upon_o we_o but_o also_o to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n so_o as_o we_o must_v both_o patient_o bear_v the_o present_a and_o also_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o future_a cross_n mat._n 10.22_o necessary_a it_o be_v that_o patience_n have_v this_o perfect_a work_n in_o we_o and_o that_o for_o these_o reason_n viz._n 1._o the_o cross_n whereunto_o we_o be_v subject_a be_v not_o trouble_n in_o show_n and_o appearance_n only_o but_o such_o as_o pierce_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n therefore_o counterfeit_a patience_n will_v stand_v we_o in_o no_o stead_n 2._o the_o number_n of_o trial_n whereunto_o we_o may_v be_v bring_v be_v uncertain_a one_o calamity_n upon_o another_o as_o wave_n may_v fall_v upon_o we_o therefore_o the_o extent_n of_o our_o patience_n need_v be_v very_o great_a 3._o it_o be_v uncertain_a how_o long_o we_o shall_v be_v subject_a to_o trial_n because_o the_o continuance_n of_o our_o life_n be_v uncertain_a therefore_o there_o be_v a_o necessity_n in_o it_o that_o our_o patience_n continue_v unto_o the_o end_n for_o while_o we_o be_v in_o this_o world_n the_o field_n of_o the_o lord_n battle_n the_o enemy_n will_v assault_v we_o the_o good_a which_o god_n aim_v at_o and_o effect_v by_o those_o trouble_v he_o inflict_v on_o his_o child_n which_o shall_v incite_v we_o to_o patience_n 1._o the_o prevent_v of_o some_o great_a mischief_n and_o evil_n 2_o cor._n 12.7_o 2._o the_o purge_v out_o of_o some_o fester_a poysonsom_n sin_n 2_o chron._n 33.12_o 3._o the_o uphold_v and_o keep_v we_o safe_a and_o steadfast_a in_o the_o right_a way_n heb._n 12.10_o 11._o 4._o the_o proof_n and_o trial_n of_o such_o gift_n and_o grace_n as_o he_o have_v bestow_v on_o we_o 1_o pet._n 4.12_o the_o saint_n must_v possess_v their_o soul_n in_o patience_n from_o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o end_n which_o god_n have_v in_o afflict_v they_o as_o 1._o his_o own_o glory_n joh._n 9.3_o 2_o cor._n 12.9_o 2._o the_o edification_n of_o other_o eph._n 3.1_o 3._o their_o own_o good_a 1._o by_o prevent_v 2_o cor._n 12.7_o or_o cure_v some_o dangerous_a disease_n psal_n 119.67_o 2._o to_o manifest_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n bestow_v on_o they_o job_n 1.12_o 3._o to_o draw_v they_o near_o to_o god_n hos_n 5.15_o 4._o to_o make_v they_o long_o the_o more_o for_o heaven_n 2_o cor._n 5.2_o 5._o to_o lead_v they_o by_o this_o correction_n as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o hand_n to_o repentance_n 6._o to_o try_v and_o exercise_v their_o faith_n invocation_n of_o god_n name_n patience_n etc._n etc._n 7._o to_o breed_v in_o they_o a_o loathe_n of_o worldly_a and_o a_o love_n of_o heavenly_a thing_n 8._o to_o shake_v off_o their_o overmuch_o carefulness_n for_o outward_a thing_n 9_o to_o suppress_v and_o amend_v the_o viciousness_n ingraft_v in_o their_o nature_n 10._o to_o save_v they_o from_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n so_o likewise_o do_v god_n suffer_v his_o church_n to_o be_v under_o the_o cross_n and_o afflict_v for_o these_o special_a reason_n 1._o the_o more_o to_o manifest_v his_o pity_n power_n providence_n and_o truth_n in_o keep_v promise_n 2._o that_o the_o member_n thereof_o by_o their_o affliction_n may_v be_v acquaint_v with_o their_o own_o want_n and_o infirmity_n which_o they_o will_v not_o much_o regard_n be_v they_o free_v from_o the_o cross_n 3._o that_o by_o affliction_n they_o may_v be_v keep_v from_o many_o grievous_a sin_n into_o which_o they_o may_v otherwise_o fall_v 4._o that_o other_o see_v the_o correction_n of_o the_o church_n for_o sin_n may_v learn_v thereby_o to_o hate_v and_o avoid_v sin_n 5._o to_o wean_v they_o the_o better_a from_o the_o world_n much_o prosperity_n make_v we_o resemble_v the_o fool_n speak_v of_o luke_n 12.19_o 6._o to_o make_v heaven_n the_o more_o long_v for_o while_o we_o be_v on_o earth_n and_o the_o more_o acceptable_a when_o we_o come_v to_o possess_v it_o like_o victory_n after_o a_o tedious_a and_o dangerous_a combat_n 7._o that_o the_o church_n may_v glorify_v god_n in_o a_o constant_a and_o courageous_a maintenance_n of_o the_o truth_n unto_o death_n for_o even_o in_o persecution_n be_v god_n truth_n preserve_v against_o the_o reason_n of_o man_n wisdom_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o world_n hatred_n to_o god_n church_n may_v be_v these_o 1._o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n seek_v the_o ruin_n of_o the_o devil_n kingdom_n who_o be_v the_o prince_n of_o the_o world_n the_o devil_n therefore_o rage_v and_o inflame_v the_o heart_n of_o his_o instrument_n with_o malice_n against_o god_n church_n that_o they_o may_v quite_o destroy_v it_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a 2._o god_n church_n be_v a_o peculiar_a people_n sever_v from_o the_o world_n in_o their_o profession_n doctrine_n and_o conversation_n and_o therefore_o the_o world_n hate_v they_o joh._n 15.16_o and_o this_o the_o world_n will_v do_v to_o the_o end_n thereof_o the_o cross_n be_v the_o affliction_n of_o the_o godly_a but_o not_o proper_o a_o punishment_n and_o be_v of_o four_o sort_n viz._n 1._o the_o chastisement_n for_o the_o remnant_n of_o sin_n in_o they_o and_o oftentimes_o for_o peculiar_a sin_n commit_v by_o they_o that_o they_o may_v see_v their_o uncleanness_n and_o repent_v 2._o the_o proof_n and_o trial_n of_o their_o faith_n hope_n invocation_n fear_v of_o god_n and_o patience_n 3._o martyrdom_n which_o be_v testification_n concern_v their_o doctrine_n deliver_v other_o 4._o the_o cross_n be_v their_o ransom_n even_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n alone_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o affliction_n of_o