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that_o say_v to_o 10._o john_n 4._o 10._o thou_o give_v i_o drink_v thou_o will_v have_v ask_v of_o he_o and_o he_o will_v have_v give_v thou_o live_a water_n more_o particular_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o faith_n for_o we_o can_v come_v unto_o he_o nor_o believe_v in_o god_n till_o we_o know_v he_o and_o what_o he_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o be_v and_o affiance_n for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v they_o that_o know_v thy_o name_n will_v put_v 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o their_o trust_n in_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n have_v not_o forsake_v they_o that_o seek_v thou_o of_o our_o love_n of_o god_n for_o we_o must_v know_v how_o love_a and_o lovely_a he_o be_v before_o we_o can_v love_v he_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v we_o love_v god_n because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o and_o the_o usual_a speech_n be_v there_o be_v no_o love_n of_o that_o of_o which_o there_o 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o be_v no_o knowledge_n to_o which_o purpose_n augustine_n say_v that_o we_o may_v love_v 15._o 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god_n and_o his_o pure_a religion_n choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o affliction_n with_o his_o people_n then_o to_o inoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n so_o david_n be_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n like_o a_o wean_a child_n and_o loathe_v the_o world_n breast_n from_o which_o he_o have_v former_o suck_v the_o sweet_a milk_n of_o earthly_a 2._o psal_n 131._o 2._o vanity_n with_o so_o much_o delight_n do_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n and_o soul_n cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n and_o esteem_v he_o as_o his_o sole_a treasure_n the_o lord_n say_v he_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 5_o 6._o and_o of_o my_o cup_n thou_o maintaine_v my_o lot_n the_o line_n be_v fall_v unto_o i_o in_o pleasant_a place_n yea_o i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n and_o when_o he_o be_v forsake_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n he_o be_v not_o like_a worldling_n as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o desperate_a but_o he_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v thou_o 57_o psal_n 142._o 5._o &_o 119._o 57_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n the_o which_o be_v better_a and_o great_a than_o be_v incident_a to_o worldling_n in_o all_o their_o posterity_n there_o be_v many_o say_v he_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v 7._o psal_n 4._o 5_o 6_o 7._o we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o us._n thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n more_o than_o in_o the_o time_n that_o their_o corn_n and_o their_o wine_n increase_v and_o thus_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n be_v not_o in_o her_o great_a misery_n leave_v hopeless_a and_o helpless_a but_o cleave_v to_o the_o lord_n with_o her_o heart_n she_o cry_v out_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o portion_n say_v my_o soul_n therefore_o 24._o lam._n 3._o 24._o will_v i_o hope_v in_o he_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n do_v consist_v the_o principal_a efficient_a which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o be_v the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n god_n the_o father_n begin_v this_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o take_v away_o their_o hardness_n and_o make_v they_o soft_a and_o tender_a and_o by_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o spirit_n to_o purify_v they_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v they_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o promise_n i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n 26._o ezech._n 11._o 19_o &_o 36._o 26._o within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o body_n and_o will_v give_v 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they_o unto_o snowy_a whiteness_n it_o be_v only_o his_o cross_n that_o crucifi_v these_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n that_o kill_v and_o mortify_v sin_n in_o us._n and_o this_o be_v that_o fountain_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v shall_v be_v open_v 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n in_o which_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o wash_v they_o will_v remain_v in_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o unite_n they_o to_o christ_n &_o by_o dip_v and_o wash_v they_o in_o this_o fountain_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o so_o make_v 5._o joh._n 3._o 5._o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n which_o be_v sufficient_a
corrupt_v and_o disable_v can_v be_v a_o sufficient_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n till_o after_o our_o regeneration_n it_o be_v renew_v and_o restore_v in_o some_o measure_n unto_o that_o integrity_n and_o perfection_n which_o it_o have_v in_o our_o first_o creation_n and_o this_o we_o call_v good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a foundation_n of_o godliness_n guide_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n which_o god_n require_v in_o speak_v whereof_o we_o will_v first_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o then_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o the_o property_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o the_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v obtain_v it_o if_o it_o be_v want_v or_o preserve_v and_o keep_v it_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o concern_v the_o first_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v that_o which_o be_v renew_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o obedience_n do_v speak_v peace_n and_o true_o testify_v unto_o we_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n that_o we_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n reconcile_v unto_o god_n justify_v sanctify_a and_o shall_v persevere_v in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n and_o that_o all_o our_o action_n be_v warrant_v by_o the_o word_n and_o accept_v of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n though_o in_o themselves_o imperfect_a whereby_o we_o be_v comfort_v in_o all_o thing_n make_v cheerful_a and_o diligent_a in_o god_n service_n and_o willing_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o he_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v diverse_a the_o principal_a efficient_a be_v god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n the_o father_n bestow_v this_o gift_n upon_o we_o who_o as_o in_o the_o beginning_n he_o first_o create_v and_o place_v it_o in_o we_o as_o a_o uncorrupted_a judge_n and_o unpartial_a witness_n between_o he_o and_o we_o so_o it_o be_v he_o alone_o that_o do_v renew_v and_o repair_v the_o ruin_n thereof_o contract_v through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n by_o which_o together_o with_o all_o other_o faculty_n conscience_n be_v corrupt_v and_o either_o so_o deadded_a sear_a and_o benumb_v that_o it_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n at_o all_o or_o when_o it_o awaken_v out_o of_o this_o deadly_a swoon_n do_v nothing_o but_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o unjust_o excuse_v and_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o sinful_a course_n by_o present_v unto_o we_o false_a comfort_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o it_o be_v god_n the_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o appease_v his_o wrath_n by_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o upon_o which_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o accusation_n and_o terror_n of_o it_o for_o when_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o light_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v set_v a-work_o to_o 34._o rom._n 8._o 1_o 33_o 34._o affright_v and_o disquiet_v we_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o sin_n then_o show_v our_o pardon_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v calm_v and_o quiet_v have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n which_o christ_n our_o surety_n have_v not_o satisfy_v for_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v prophetical_o name_v the_o prince_n of_o peace_n and_o prefigure_v under_o the_o type_n of_o melchizedech_n because_o he_o be_v not_o 6._o esa_n 9_o 6._o only_o the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n by_o who_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o also_o king_n of_o 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o peace_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v who_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n do_v thereby_o also_o procure_v for_o we_o peace_n of_o conscience_n for_o the_o judge_n have_v no_o authority_n to_o condemn_v nor_o the_o witness_n to_o accuse_v nor_o the_o jailor_n to_o imprison_v nor_o the_o executioner_n to_o punish_v and_o torment_v when_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v satisfy_v by_o the_o suffering_n of_o his_o son_n have_v send_v we_o his_o free_a pardon_n and_o we_o have_v plead_v it_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n yea_o rather_o the_o judge_n do_v then_o acquit_v and_o absolve_v we_o and_o the_o witness_n say_v nothing_o against_o we_o but_o as_o a_o messenger_n of_o good_a thing_n do_v testify_v unto_o we_o this_o joyful_a tiding_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v no_o soon_o bear_v unto_o we_o but_o the_o holy_a angel_n be_v send_v as_o god_n herald_n to_o proclaim_v this_o peace_n glory_n be_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o high_a and_o in_o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n the_o which_o peace_n our_o saviour_n 14._o luk._n 2._o 14._o wrought_v as_o a_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n and_o offer_v himself_o as_o a_o all-sufficient_a sacrifice_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o his_o elect_a so_o the_o apostle_n say_v it_o please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v and_o have_v make_v peace_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n by_o he_o 20._o col._n 1._o 19_o 20._o to_o reconcile_v all_o thing_n to_o himself_o and_o elsewhere_o he_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v without_o christ_n be_v alient_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o stranger_n 18._o eph._n 2._o v._n 12._o to_o 18._o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n have_v no_o hope_n and_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n but_o that_o now_o in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o who_o sometime_o be_v far_o off_o be_v make_v nigh_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o be_v our_o peace_n who_o have_v make_v both_o one_o and_o have_v break_v down_o the_o middle_a wall_n of_o partition_n between_o god_n and_o we_o have_v abolish_v in_o his_o flesh_n the_o enmity_n even_o the_o law_n of_o commandment_n contain_v in_o ordinance_n to_o make_v in_o himself_o of_o twain_o one_o new_a man_n so_o make_v peace_n and_o that_o he_o may_v reconcile_v both_o unto_o god_n in_o one_o body_n by_o the_o cross_n have_v slay_v the_o enmity_n thereby_o and_o come_v and_o preach_v peace_n unto_o we_o both_o they_o which_o be_v a_o far_o off_o and_o to_o they_o that_o be_v nigh_o and_o thus_o work_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n he_o bring_v also_o peace_n to_o our_o conscience_n when_o as_o by_o his_o blood_n he_o have_v cleanse_v they_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n for_o if_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n sanctify_v to_o the_o outward_a purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n how_o much_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 13_o 14._o more_o shall_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o through_o his_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n final_o the_o conscience_n be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n while_o he_o appli_v christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o precious_a blood_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o conscience_n from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o spiritual_a defilement_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v pure_a and_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o he_o use_v as_o his_o instrument_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o by_o they_o both_o make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v beget_v and_o also_o confirm_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o instrument_n which_o the_o spirit_n use_v whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o for_o when_o the_o law_n preach_v and_o the_o curse_n threaten_v like_o a_o strange_a wind_n and_o tempest_n have_v rend_v the_o mountain_n and_o break_v in_o piece_n the_o rock_n of_o our_o proud_a and_o hard_a heart_n and_o as_o the_o earthquake_n and_o fire_n which_o elias_n see_v and_o feel_v have_v terrify_v the_o conscience_n with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o hide_v our_o face_n from_o god_n presence_n 12_o 1._o king_n 19_o 11_o 12_o than_o the_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n cause_v these_o storm_n to_o cease_v do_v quiet_a and_o calm_v the_o conscience_n so_o as_o we_o can_v without_o terror_n yea_o with_o much_o joy_n and_o comfort_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n
perish_v as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o next_o main_n and_o principal_a duty_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o as_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v his_o infiniteness_n in_o all_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o his_o inestimable_a love_n grace_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o do_v love_v he_o again_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v his_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o benignity_n towards_o us._n for_o goodness_n be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o love_n neither_o do_v we_o love_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o either_o true_o good_a or_o at_o least_o appear_v good_a unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o see_v god_n be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a goodness_n when_o his_o nature_n appear_v to_o be_v so_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o chief_o and_o place_v our_o chief_a happiness_n in_o his_o fruition_n but_o yet_o because_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n we_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n therefore_o we_o can_v love_v god_n perfect_o and_o absolute_o for_o himself_o as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o have_v it_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v now_o the_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o love_n god_n aught_o to_o be_v without_o measure_n both_o because_o he_o be_v immeasurable_a in_o goodness_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o also_o because_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v exceed_v all_o measure_n the_o which_o appear_v not_o only_o in_o our_o creation_n whereby_o he_o have_v give_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o make_v we_o his_o most_o excellent_a creature_n but_o also_o in_o our_o redemption_n wherein_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o unto_o we_o even_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o himself_o to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v not_o friend_n but_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o and_o therefore_o if_o he_o thus_o love_v we_o when_o we_o merit_v no_o love_n yea_o when_o we_o deserve_v wrath_n and_o hatred_n how_o much_o more_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a shall_v we_o love_v he_o who_o be_v most_o lovely_a and_o infinite_o deserve_v our_o love_n but_o because_o our_o nature_n be_v finite_a we_o can_v love_v he_o infinite_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o love_v he_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a for_o we_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n or_o if_o we_o can_v thus_o do_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o we_o must_v love_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v and_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o we_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n as_o house_n land_n parent_n child_n wife_n yea_o our_o own_o life_n and_o be_v ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o lay_v they_o down_o for_o he_o as_o he_o have_v first_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o us._n for_o if_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v he_o much_o more_o prefer_v his_o glory_n even_o before_o our_o own_o salvation_n when_o as_o they_o come_v in_o comparison_n the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v that_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o in_o diverse_a respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o faith_n and_o hope_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 13._o and_o to_o we_o most_o profitable_a see_v it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o remission_n 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o of_o our_o sin_n transform_v we_o after_o a_o manner_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n for_o where_o be_v love_n there_o be_v likeness_n and_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o change_v the_o lover_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v into_o the_o party_n belove_v and_o final_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o affection_n and_o thought_n unto_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v all_o that_o we_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n easy_a and_o tolerable_a yea_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a for_o it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n it_o enable_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6_o 7._o we_o to_o offer_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o without_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a yea_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o god_n love_n be_v first_o that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n which_o make_v he_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o how_o he_o have_v exercise_v these_o save_a attribute_n towards_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n in_o our_o redemption_n give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n forgive_a we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v in_o this_o life_n or_o hope_v for_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v now_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o love_n be_v diverse_a as_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n zeal_n be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o our_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o flame_n arise_v from_o this_o divine_a fire_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v most_o careful_a and_o earnest_a in_o seek_v god_n glory_n both_o in_o advance_v and_o further_a all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o in_o oppose_v hinder_v and_o remove_v all_o the_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o all_o other_o virtue_n as_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o they_o and_o in_o all_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o general_o that_o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v zealous_o affect_v always_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v zealous_a and_o hot_a and_o not_o cold_a or_o lukewarm_a our_o repentance_n must_v be_v join_v with_o zeal_n be_v zealous_a and_o amend_v we_o must_v zealous_o worship_v and_o serve_v god_n according_a 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n fervent_a in_o spirit_n serve_v the_o lord_n we_o must_v not_o 10._o rom._n 12._o 11._o tit._n 2._o 14._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 10._o only_o do_v good_a work_n but_o be_v zealous_a of_o they_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o zeal_n exceed_o and_o pour_v out_o our_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o lord_n with_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o zeal_n we_o must_v preach_v the_o word_n and_o be_v inward_o affect_v with_o that_o we_o speak_v that_o so_o also_o we_o may_v affect_v other_o and_o we_o must_v with_o zeal_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o even_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o yet_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o zeal_n be_v guide_v with_o knowledge_n and_o not_o show_v itself_o in_o all_o thing_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v only_o in_o a_o good_a matter_n and_o also_o that_o in_o advance_v of_o the_o 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o our_o calling_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o zeal_n be_v to_o consider_v often_o and_o serious_o how_o great_a thing_n
3._o job_n 22._o 2._o psal_n 16._o 3._o profit_n or_o extend_v unto_o he_o but_o for_o our_o own_o good_a and_o benefit_n that_o he_o may_v crown_v our_o obedience_n with_o eternal_a blessedness_n for_o he_o that_o keep_v the_o law_n happy_a be_v he_o and_o he_o that_o hear_v christ_n word_n and_o keep_v it_o be_v by_o 28._o pro._n 29._o 18._o luke_n 11._o 28._o he_o pronounce_v bless_v last_o let_v we_o often_o propound_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n and_o servant_n that_o have_v go_v before_o we_o and_o set_v before_o we_o their_o obedience_n as_o a_o pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n for_o more_o cheerful_o may_v we_o travail_v in_o this_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n if_o we_o see_v a_o plain_a path_n beat_v by_o those_o that_o have_v go_v before_o us._n but_o especial_o let_v we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o never-erring_a example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o take_v more_o delight_n in_o do_v his_o father_n will_n then_o in_o his_o meat_n and_o drink_v and_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v obedient_a unto_o he_o to_o the_o death_n even_o the_o 7._o john_n 4._o 34._o phil._n 2._o 6_o 7._o bitter_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v §._o sect._n 7_o of_o passive_a obedience_n and_o patience_n in_o affliction_n the_o second_o kind_n of_o obedience_n be_v passive_a and_o be_v call_v patience_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n whereby_o we_o submit_v ourselves_o meek_o and_o constant_o to_o bear_v all_o those_o cross_n and_o affliction_n 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o which_o it_o shall_v please_v god_n to_o lay_v upon_o us._n the_o cause_n of_o which_o patience_n be_v diverse_a the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n of_o which_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n second_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o not_o only_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n with_o which_o our_o temporary_a affliction_n be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v but_o god_n special_a promise_n of_o strength_n to_o endure_v all_o trial_n and_o of_o help_n and_o deliverance_n in_o god_n due_a time_n three_o trust_v and_o affiance_n in_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o be_v with_o we_o in_o all_o our_o affliction_n and_o never_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o weakness_n or_o to_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o our_o enemy_n upon_o which_o we_o conclude_v that_o though_o he_o kill_v we_o yet_o we_o will_v trust_v in_o 15._o john_n 13._o 15._o he_o but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v the_o next_o and_o immediate_a cause_n of_o our_o patience_n which_o make_v we_o meek_o to_o suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o impose_v who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v for_o love_n endure_v all_o thing_n and_o the_o great_a difficulty_n be_v not_o hard_o unto_o it_o it_o be_v strong_a than_o death_n the_o water_n 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 7._o cant._n 8._o 6_o 7._o of_o affliction_n can_v quench_v it_o and_o the_o flood_n of_o calamity_n can_v drown_v it_o the_o object_n of_o this_o patience_n be_v affliction_n which_o the_o lord_n impose_v for_o the_o trial_n or_o correction_n of_o his_o child_n for_o all_o who_o he_o love_v he_o chastise_v and_o whosoever_o will_v be_v christ_n disciple_n must_v deny_v himself_o take_v up_o 23._o heb._n 12._o luke_n 9_o 23._o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v he_o that_o be_v that_o cross_n and_o measure_n of_o affliction_n which_o god_n himself_o impose_v upon_o he_o neither_o be_v we_o to_o take_v upon_o we_o burden_n of_o our_o own_o make_n but_o such_o only_a as_o the_o lord_n allot_v unto_o we_o which_o be_v those_o alone_a that_o we_o can_v by_o lawful_a mean_n avoid_v or_o without_o fall_v into_o sin_n the_o manner_n how_o we_o be_v to_o bear_v these_o affliction_n be_v first_o voluntary_o with_o a_o meek_a quiet_a and_o content_a mind_n as_o be_v send_v of_o god_n for_o our_o good_a yea_o cheerful_o and_o joyful_o as_o they_o be_v sign_n and_o seal_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o special_a mean_n to_o further_o and_o assure_v our_o everlasting_a salvation_n second_o we_o must_v bear_v they_o constant_o so_o long_o as_o it_o shall_v please_v god_n to_o continue_v they_o upon_o we_o that_o be_v till_o he_o give_v we_o honest_a 4._o jam._n 1._o 4._o and_o lawful_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v and_o deliver_v from_o they_o not_o think_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o have_v bear_v some_o few_o or_o many_o affliction_n but_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o he_o be_v not_o crown_v who_o have_v fight_v well_o for_o a_o time_n but_o he_o that_o never_o give_v over_o till_o he_o have_v obtain_v the_o victory_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n be_v faithful_a unto_o the_o death_n and_o i_o will_v give_v thou_o the_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 16._o apoc._n 2._o 10._o crown_n of_o life_n but_o of_o these_o point_n as_o also_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v with_o patience_n comfort_n and_o joy_n to_o endure_v affliction_n i_o have_v write_v large_o part_n large_o christian_n warfare_n the_o three_o part_n elsewhere_o and_o therefore_o will_v content_v myself_o thus_o brief_o to_o have_v touch_v they_o in_o this_o place_n cap._n vi_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o humility_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o join_v with_o his_o love_n and_o of_o god_n external_a worship_n with_o the_o body_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o four_o and_o last_o main_n virtue_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n be_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o that_o servile_a and_o slavish_a fear_n which_o be_v in_o wicked_a man_n and_o the_o very_a devil_n themselves_o in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o his_o justice_n wrath_n and_o power_n in_o punish_v sin_n but_o that_o filial_a and_o son-like_a fear_n whereby_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v not_o only_a god_n justice_n truth_n majesty_n power_n and_o dominion_n our_o all_o creature_n but_o also_o his_o infinite_a love_n goodness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n who_o be_v so_o glorious_a and_o gracious_a as_o the_o great_a evil_n in_o which_o description_n be_v express_v the_o ground_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n namely_o the_o knowledge_n belief_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n attribute_n as_o first_o that_o he_o be_v a_o just_a god_n and_o will_v not_o let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a with_o which_o consideration_n 28._o mat._n 10._o 28._o our_o saviour_n incit_v we_o to_o god_n fear_n because_o he_o just_o cast_v into_o hell_n those_o that_o sin_n against_o he_o second_o that_o he_o be_v true_a of_o his_o word_n in_o his_o promise_n to_o those_o that_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o and_o his_o threaten_n against_o 8._o psal_n 33._o 7_o 8._o those_o that_o displease_v and_o sin_n against_o he_o three_o his_o majesty_n and_o glory_n in_o that_o he_o be_v the_o supreme_a lord_n and_o most_o glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n which_o be_v alone_o sufficient_a to_o strike_v a_o awful_a fear_n of_o god_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o creature_n four_o that_o he_o be_v a_o most_o powerful_a and_o mighty_a god_n and_o so_o able_a to_o execute_v all_o his_o judgement_n and_o not_o only_o to_o kill_v the_o body_n but_o also_o to_o cast_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n into_o the_o everlasting_a fire_n of_o hell_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v last_o his_o dominion_n over_o all_o creature_n whereby_o 5._o luk._n 12._o 5._o they_o be_v obnoxious_a and_o liable_a to_o his_o justice_n and_o punishment_n be_v effectual_a to_o strike_v fear_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n according_a to_o that_o of_o malachi_n if_o i_o be_v a_o master_n where_o be_v my_o fear_n and_o that_o of_o jeremie_n who_o will_v not_o fear_v 7._o mal._n 1._o 6._o jer._n 10._o 6_o 7._o thou_o o_o king_n of_o nation_n for_o unto_o thou_o do_v it_o appertain_v for_o howsoever_o the_o faithful_a be_v in_o christ_n can_v receive_v no_o hurt_n from_o these_o attribute_n for_o his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o 1._o rom._n 8._o 1._o they_o his_o threaten_n do_v not_o belong_v unto_o they_o but_o contrariwise_o his_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n his_o majesty_n power_n and_o dominion_n be_v argument_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n see_v they_o be_v whole_o for_o their_o protection_n and_o preservation_n yet_o do_v the_o child_n of_o god_n fear_n in_o respect_n of_o these_o attribute_n when_o they_o consider_v they_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o see_v the_o effect_n of_o they_o in_o wicked_a man_n even_o as_o the_o son_n fear_v his_o father_n when_o he_o see_v he_o punish_v his_o slave_n though_o he_o be_v sure_a
abroad_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_a charity_n in_o us._n the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o we_o be_v first_o by_o persuade_v we_o that_o god_n in_o christ_n love_v we_o and_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n his_o grace_n here_o and_o glory_n hereafter_o with_o the_o lively_a heat_n of_o which_o love_n our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n again_o from_o which_o spring_v a_o holy_a affection_n towards_o ourselves_o who_o be_v thus_o belove_v of_o god_n member_n of_o christ_n and_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o we_o seek_v the_o fruition_n of_o our_o chief_a goodness_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n which_o while_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o be_v poison_v with_o hatred_n of_o god_n and_o carnal_a self-love_n we_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v and_o from_o hence_o also_o arise_v the_o like_a affection_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n who_o we_o love_v for_o god_n sake_n not_o only_o as_o god_n creature_n and_o bear_v his_o image_n but_o also_o in_o obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n so_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o love_n either_o ourselves_o or_o our_o neighbour_n as_o we_o ought_v and_o for_o our_o own_o and_o their_o good_a unless_o we_o love_v god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n first_o and_o chief_o from_o who_o sincere_a love_n the_o other_o spring_v and_o flow_v but_o when_o we_o sincere_o love_v god_n and_o so_o yield_v our_o obedience_n unto_o the_o first_o table_n our_o love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n will_v necessary_o and_o inseparable_o follow_v for_o as_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v exercise_v immediate_o in_o religious_a virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o piety_n which_o we_o perform_v in_o his_o service_n so_o mediate_o by_o perform_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n the_o duty_n of_o a_o true_a and_o christian_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n for_o when_o our_o little_a goodness_n bound_v in_o narrow_a limit_n will_v not_o reach_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o we_o extend_v it_o as_o far_o as_o we_o be_v able_a and_o do_v what_o good_a we_o can_v our_o of_o a_o holy_a and_o sanctify_a affection_n to_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n to_o show_v our_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n love_n and_o desire_v to_o show_v his_o love_n towards_o he_o again_o can_v not_o otherwise_o do_v it_o then_o by_o take_v 13._o psal_n 116._o 13._o the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o cause_v his_o goodness_n to_o extend_v to_o god_n poor_a saint_n that_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o to_o the_o excellent_a 3._o psal_n 16._o 2_o 3._o which_o in_o respect_n of_o its_o smallness_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n can_v in_o no_o sort_n reach_v unto_o he_o where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v that_o if_o we_o love_v 25._o act._n 17._o 25._o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n out_o of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o in_o obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n perform_v these_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n in_o and_o for_o he_o then_o do_v we_o when_o we_o do_v most_o good_a to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o show_v most_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o perform_v unto_o he_o such_o acceptable_a service_n as_o he_o require_v of_o we_o and_o will_v rich_o reward_v in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o he_o have_v swear_v that_o all_o those_o 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v shall_v serve_v he_o as_o well_o in_o righteousness_n as_o in_o holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n and_o his_o grace_n appear_v have_v teach_v we_o to_o deny_v not_o only_o all_o ungodliness_n but_o also_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v as_o 12._o tit._n 2._o 12._o well_o sober_o and_o righteous_o as_o godly_a and_o religious_o in_o this_o present_a world_n §._o sect._n 5_o what_o charity_n be_v and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o but_o let_v we_o come_v to_o speak_v of_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n as_o in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n word_n it_o be_v propound_v unto_o we_o out_o of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n thou_o shall_v 18._o mat._n 19_o 19_o &_o 22._o 39_o levit._fw-la 19_o 18._o love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o wherein_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v two_o thing_n the_o duty_n command_v and_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o act_n of_o love_a and_o the_o object_n of_o our_o love_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o the_o first_o plain_o express_v the_o other_o necessary_o employ_v in_o the_o manner_n when_o as_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v they_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o the_o duty_n of_o love_n contain_v in_o it_o first_o a_o affection_n or_o motion_n of_o the_o heart_n wherewith_o we_o be_v affect_v and_o incline_v towards_o that_o we_o love_v second_o a_o earnest_n and_o long_a desire_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v it_o by_o be_v as_o it_o be_v unite_v unto_o it_o three_o joy_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o it_o and_o a_o contentation_n whereby_o we_o rest_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n and_o fruition_n satisfy_v with_o it_o the_o property_n of_o it_o be_v principal_o two_o the_o first_o that_o it_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a so_o the_o apostle_n require_v that_o our_o love_n be_v without_o dissimulation_n and_o unfeigned_a and_o the_o apostle_n john_n dissuade_v 9_o rom._n 12._o 9_o we_o from_o lip-love_n which_o be_v only_o in_o profession_n but_o fruitless_a and_o 18._o 2_o cor._n 6._o 6._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 18._o uneffectual_a in_o action_n little_a child_n say_v he_o let_v we_o not_o love_v in_o word_n neither_o in_o tongue_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n the_o other_o that_o it_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o all_o thing_n have_v fervent_a charity_n among_o yourselves_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sincere_a and_o fervent_a love_n which_o be_v so_o much_o and_o often_o commend_v and_o command_v in_o the_o scripture_n so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n this_o be_v my_o commandment_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v 12._o joh._n 15._o 12._o love_v you_o and_o again_o a_o new_a commandment_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o that_o you_o love_v 23._o joh_n 13._o 34._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 23._o one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v you_o that_o you_o also_o love_v one_o another_o the_o apostle_n likewise_o walk_v in_o love_n as_o christ_n also_o have_v love_v we_o and_o have_v give_v himself_o 2._o eph._n 5._o 2._o for_o we_o etc._n etc._n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o object_n of_o charity_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n the_o object_n of_o this_o love_n plain_o express_v be_v our_o neighbour_n whereby_o we_o be_v not_o with_o the_o pharise_n to_o understand_v our_o friend_n only_o nor_o according_a 43._o mat._n 5._o 43._o to_o the_o vulgar_a use_n of_o the_o word_n those_o that_o dwell_v near_o unto_o we_o alone_o but_o all_o man_n without_o exception_n who_o be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o we_o consist_v of_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n and_o body_n whether_o they_o be_v stranger_n or_o acquaintance_n friend_n or_o enemy_n unto_o us._n for_o all_o man_n be_v of_o the_o same_o flesh_n 26._o act._n 17._o 26._o and_o create_v according_a to_o the_o same_o image_n of_o god_n and_o also_o our_o brethren_n as_o they_o have_v all_o alike_o descend_v from_o the_o same_o first_o parent_n and_o this_o be_v employ_v in_o the_o law_n where_o that_o commandment_n which_o be_v give_v for_o the_o help_a of_o our_o enemy_n ox_n or_o ass_n be_v repeat_v in_o another_o place_n be_v 58._o ex._n 23._o 4_o 5._o come_v deut._n 22._o 1_o 2_o 3._o esa_n 58._o render_v thy_o brother_n ox_n or_o ass_n and_o the_o prophet_n esay_n make_v it_o a_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o cover_v the_o naked_a without_o any_o exception_n of_o stranger_n or_o enemy_n because_o he_o be_v of_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o our_o saviour_n plain_o press_v this_o duty_n both_o by_o precept_n but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o love_v your_o enemy_n 44._o mat._n 5._o 44._o bless_v they_o that_o curse_v you_o do_v good_a to_o they_o that_o hate_v you_o and_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o despiteful_o use_v you_o and_o persecute_v you_o propound_v the_o
unto_o his_o eye_n nor_o slumber_n unto_o his_o eye-lidde_n until_o he_o may_v find_v a_o place_n for_o the_o lord_n a_o habitation_n for_o the_o mighty_a god_n of_o jacob_n then_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o be_v diligent_a and_o earnest_a above_o all_o thing_n in_o seek_v god_n that_o we_o may_v have_v he_o to_o reside_v and_o dwell_v with_o we_o in_o the_o temple_n of_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v by_o our_o daily_a seek_v of_o god_n the_o three_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o manifold_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o they_o receive_v and_o enjoy_v who_o thus_o daily_o seek_v god_n for_o first_o they_o 6._o psal_n 69._o 6._o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v by_o any_o shame_n nor_o with_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o all_o their_o enemy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n let_v not_o those_o that_o seek_v thou_o be_v confound_v for_o my_o sake_n o_o god_n of_o israel_n their_o infirmity_n shall_v not_o be_v lay_v to_o their_o charge_n nor_o their_o imperfection_n corruption_n and_o fail_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o prayer_n of_o hezechias_n for_o they_o who_o have_v prepare_v their_o heart_n to_o seek_v god_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 18_o 19_o who_o god_n pardon_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cleanse_v according_a to_o the_o purification_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n they_o shall_v not_o lose_v their_o labour_n nor_o spend_v their_o strength_n in_o vain_a for_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o those_o who_o thus_o seek_v he_o shall_v sure_o find_v he_o if_o thou_o seek_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n thou_o shall_v find_v he_o 19_o esa_n 45._o 19_o if_o thou_o seek_v he_o with_o all_o thy_o heart_n so_o azariah_n tell_v asa_n and_o the_o people_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v with_o they_o while_o they_o be_v with_o he_o and_o if_o 4._o deut._n 4._o 29._o 1._o chro._n 28._o 9_o 2._o chro._n 15._o 2._o verse_n 4._o they_o seek_v he_o he_o will_v be_v find_v of_o they_o the_o which_o he_o confirm_v by_o the_o experience_n which_o their_o father_n have_v hereof_o in_o former_a time_n even_o as_o afterward_o they_o find_v the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o his_o mouth_n confirm_v in_o their_o own_o experience_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v they_o set_v themselves_o to_o seek_v the_o lord_n with_o their_o whole_a desire_n but_o he_o be_v find_v of_o they_o and_o the_o lord_n give_v they_o rest_v round_o 15._o verse_n 15._o about_o and_o as_o we_o shall_v by_o seek_v god_n be_v free_v from_o all_o evil_a so_o shall_v we_o have_v the_o fruition_n of_o all_o good_a for_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v god_n himself_o and_o he_o will_v dwell_v in_o we_o as_o in_o his_o temple_n and_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o as_o unto_o his_o love_n and_o spouse_n neither_o will_v he_o come_v empty-handed_n but_o bring_v with_o he_o his_o rich_a reward_n and_o as_o he_o be_v infinite_o good_a in_o himself_o so_o will_v he_o be_v good_a unto_o they_o that_o wait_v for_o he_o and_o to_o the_o soul_n that_o seek_v he_o he_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o will_v not_o let_v any_o good_a thing_n be_v want_v unto_o they_o they_o shall_v receive_v the_o blessing_n from_o the_o lord_n and_o righteousness_n from_o the_o god_n of_o their_o salvation_n they_o 21._o psal_n 34._o 10._o psal_n 24._o 4_o 5_o 6._o 2._o chro._n 31._o 21._o shall_v prosper_v in_o all_o their_o work_n be_v preserve_v from_o all_o danger_n and_o deliver_v from_o all_o evil_a for_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o they_o for_o good_a that_o seek_v 22._o ezra_n 8._o 22._o he_o but_o his_o power_n and_o his_o wrath_n be_v against_o all_o they_o that_o forsake_v he_o he_o will_v 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o not_o forsake_v they_o but_o will_v hide_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o anger_n they_o shall_v 3._o zeph._n 2._o 3._o receive_v spiritual_a growth_n in_o all_o grace_n through_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o brightness_n and_o the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o his_o favour_n as_o the_o herb_n and_o tree_n receive_v growth_n and_o become_v fruitful_a by_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o sun_n that_o shine_v upon_o they_o yea_o themselves_o shall_v be_v as_o the_o shine_a light_n that_o shine_v more_o and_o 18._o pro._n 4._o 18._o more_o to_o the_o perfect_a day_n and_o in_o his_o light_n they_o shall_v see_v light_a and_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o sight_n and_o contemplation_n of_o his_o secret_a counsel_n they_o shall_v have_v their_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n more_o and_o more_o confirm_v through_o that_o familiarity_n and_o communion_n which_o they_o have_v with_o he_o and_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n they_o shall_v have_v also_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o peace_n with_o all_o the_o creature_n they_o shall_v have_v safety_n and_o christian_a security_n in_o god_n presence_n favour_n and_o protection_n and_o he_o will_v give_v they_o rest_v on_o all_o side_n because_o they_o 7._o 2._o chro._n 14._o 7._o have_v seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n so_o as_o they_o may_v say_v with_o david_n i_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o ten_o thousand_o of_o people_n that_o have_v set_v themselves_o against_o i_o round_o 5._o psal_n 3._o 5._o about_o though_o i_o walk_v through_o the_o vale_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n i_o will_v fear_v 4._o psal_n 23._o 4._o no_o evil_n for_o thou_o lord_n be_v with_o i_o thy_o rod_n and_o thy_o staff_n they_o comfort_v i_o god_n 2._o psal_n 46._o 1_o 2._o be_v our_o refuge_n and_o strength_n a_o very_a present_a help_n in_o trouble_n therefore_o will_v not_o we_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o great_a garboil_n of_o worldly_a trouble_n they_o may_v say_v with_o he_o i_o will_v both_o lay_v i_o down_o and_o sleep_v for_o thou_o 8._o psal_n 4._o 8._o lord_n only_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o safety_n they_o shall_v have_v their_o heart_n fill_v with_o joy_n and_o gladness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o shall_v above_o all_o other_o have_v continual_a cause_n of_o rejoice_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n let_v all_o those_o that_o seek_v thou_o rejoice_v &_o be_v glad_a in_o thou_o and_o let_v all_o such_o as_o love_v 4._o psal_n 70._o 4._o thy_o salvation_n say_v continual_o let_v god_n be_v magnify_v and_o again_o glory_n you_o in_o his_o holy_a name_n let_v the_o heart_n of_o they_o rejoice_v that_o seek_v the_o lord_n they_o shall_v 12._o psal_n 105._o 3._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o lead_v a_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a life_n when_o as_o they_o be_v always_o take_v up_o in_o these_o pious_a exercise_n and_o attain_v daily_o unto_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n yea_o they_o shall_v have_v not_o only_a abundance_n of_o grace_n and_o all_o spiritual_a good_a in_o this_o life_n but_o also_o of_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o they_o that_o seek_v god_n now_o shall_v then_o perfect_o find_v he_o and_o with_o he_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o chief_a goodness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n david_n they_o that_o seek_v the_o lord_n with_o their_o whole_a heart_n be_v bless_v for_o 6._o john_n 17._o 3._o psal_n 16._o 11._o psal_n 119._o 2._o amos_n 5._o 4_o 6._o they_o shall_v live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o follow_v our_o neglect_n of_o seek_v god_n final_o the_o evil_n and_o mischief_n be_v manifold_a which_o follow_v the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o seek_v god_n for_o god_n power_n and_o wrath_n be_v against_o they_o to_o 22._o ezra_n 8._o 22._o bring_v upon_o they_o the_o punishment_n of_o their_o neglect_n he_o will_v withdraw_v from_o such_o his_o comfortable_a presence_n and_o by_o grievous_a affliction_n enforce_v upon_o they_o this_o duty_n which_o they_o will_v not_o do_v cheerful_o and_o of_o their_o own_o accord_n according_a to_o that_o in_o hosea_n i_o will_v go_v and_o return_v to_o my_o place_n till_o they_o acknowledge_v their_o offence_n and_o seek_v my_o face_n in_o their_o affliction_n they_o will_v 15._o hos_fw-la 5._o 15._o seek_v i_o early_o they_o shall_v not_o prosper_v in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v 21._o jer._n 10._o 21._o in_o hand_n as_o the_o lord_n threaten_v the_o brutish_a pastor_n of_o judah_n and_o as_o the_o flower_n and_o plant_n can_v thrive_v and_o flourish_v which_o enjoy_v not_o the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o the_o sun_n so_o much_o less_o shall_v they_o prosper_v
when_o as_o we_o careful_o observe_v what_o sin_n most_o distract_v we_o in_o all_o good_a exercise_n and_o hinder_v our_o growth_n in_o godliness_n and_o what_o they_o be_v into_o which_o through_o frailty_n we_o most_o often_o fall_v and_o whereby_o we_o have_v be_v most_o overtake_v and_o when_o we_o have_v by_o these_o mean_v take_v notice_n of_o they_o we_o must_v with_o most_o diligence_n and_o resolution_n arm_v ourselves_o against_o they_o see_v by_o they_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v god_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n and_o be_v in_o great_a danger_n to_o be_v overcome_v and_o lead_v captive_a to_o hell_n and_o destruction_n be_v like_o border_a enemy_n which_o have_v a_o strong_a party_n in_o ourselves_o and_o have_v best_a opportunity_n to_o take_v all_o advantage_n against_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o all_o sin_n in_o general_a and_o these_o in_o particular_a be_v many_o the_o first_o and_o principal_a be_v to_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o deadly_a and_o unreconcilable_a hatred_n against_o they_o by_o meditate_v of_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n against_o who_o they_o be_v commit_v how_o great_a and_o glorious_a he_o be_v in_o himself_o and_o how_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o we_o who_o have_v give_v we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v or_o hope_v for_o yea_o his_o chief_a jewel_n his_o best_a belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o by_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n most_o hateful_a and_o displease_v unto_o god_n and_o make_v all_o creature_n in_o who_o it_o be_v most_o odious_a though_o never_o so_o much_o belove_v of_o he_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o reject_a jew_n adam_n cast_v out_o of_o paradise_n the_o son_n of_o god_n himself_o who_o bear_v our_o sin_n do_v bear_v all_o his_o father_n wrath_n and_o can_v not_o be_v reconcile_v till_o by_o his_o suffering_n he_o have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n to_o his_o justice_n that_o it_o be_v most_o heinous_a and_o capital_a be_v commit_v against_o so_o infinite_a a_o majesty_n as_o appear_v by_o those_o dreadful_a and_o eternal_a punishment_n which_o god_n righteous_a judgement_n inflict_v on_o those_o that_o commit_v it_o in_o this_o world_n and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v that_o it_o be_v the_o great_a folly_n in_o the_o world_n hazard_v the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o most_o precious_a soul_n which_o be_v of_o more_o worth_n than_o many_o monarchy_n and_o plunge_v they_o into_o hell_n and_o everlasting_a destruction_n for_o the_o momentany_a and_o uncertain_a fruition_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n that_o it_o pierce_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o nail_v he_o to_o the_o cross_n cause_v he_o to_o be_v condemn_v that_o come_v to_o save_v we_o and_o to_o be_v put_v to_o a_o shameful_a death_n who_o come_v to_o give_v unto_o we_o 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example_n unto_o all_o man_n in_o this_o fearful_a judgement_n that_o they_o may_v escape_v the_o like_a by_o shun_v his_o sin_n the_o which_o be_v so_o notorious_a i_o think_v fit_a in_o this_o place_n to_o insert_v though_o no_o man_n be_v more_o spare_v in_o such_o particular_a relation_n neither_o let_v any_o man_n here_o say_v that_o all_o this_o may_v proceed_v from_o some_o natural_a cause_n and_o that_o there_o may_v be_v some_o such_o like_a reason_n give_v of_o it_o as_o of_o that_o disease_n which_o physician_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d when_o one_o bite_v by_o a_o mad_a dog_n fear_v the_o water_n like_o the_o dog_n that_o do_v bite_v he_o for_o howsoever_o it_o 2._o diosâ—or_n l_o 7._o c._n 2._o be_v a_o example_n strange_a and_o wonderful_a yet_o do_v i_o not_o say_v nor_o think_v that_o any_o thing_n in_o it_o be_v supernatural_a and_o miraculous_a but_o let_v we_o not_o for_o this_o cause_n neglect_v to_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o in_o avoid_v this_o sin_n which_o god_n by_o this_o fearful_a judgement_n bring_v home_o to_o this_o poor_a man_n conscience_n unless_o we_o will_v proclaim_v that_o nothing_o but_o miracle_n can_v affect_v us._n for_o howsoever_o god_n bring_v these_o thing_n to_o pass_v by_o natural_a cause_n yet_o because_o they_o be_v so_o far_o out_o of_o the_o ordinary_a course_n of_o nature_n and_o do_v so_o rare_o happen_v and_o see_v by_o a_o special_a providence_n god_n cause_v a_o concurrence_n of_o seldom_o meet_v cause_n that_o they_o may_v produce_v such_o strange_a effect_n after_o a_o wonderful_a and_o unwonted_a manner_n such_o example_n shall_v not_o be_v much_o less_o effectual_a to_o work_v upon_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n than_o miracle_n themselves_o see_v they_o be_v purposely_o send_v of_o god_n for_o this_o end_n and_o as_o god_n may_v just_o for_o our_o unthankfulness_n utter_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o use_n of_o his_o creature_n so_o do_v he_o often_o in_o their_o use_n turn_v his_o blessing_n into_o curse_n make_v they_o through_o our_o abuse_n the_o cause_n of_o all_o disease_n yea_o of_o death_n itself_o as_o common_a experience_n show_v yea_o he_o may_v just_o cause_v the_o least_o bit_n of_o meat_n or_o crumb_n of_o bread_n to_o choke_v in_o stead_n of_o nourish_v we_o the_o which_o also_o have_v sometime_o happen_v again_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v brutish_a and_o swinish_a ungratitude_n if_o when_o god_n open_v his_o hand_n and_o fill_v we_o 16._o psal_n 114_o 27_o 28._o &_o 145_o 16._o with_o plenty_n of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n we_o do_v not_o by_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n look_v up_o to_o the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o good_a to_o render_v unto_o he_o thanks_n for_o all_o his_o blessing_n yea_o herein_o we_o shall_v be_v much_o worse_a than_o beast_n in_o that_o diverse_a of_o they_o acknowledge_v their_o master_n and_o recompense_v their_o care_n and_o cost_n by_o their_o profitable_a labour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o ox_n know_v his_o owner_n and_o the_o ass_n his_o master_n crib_n but_o israel_n do_v not_o know_v my_o people_n do_v 3._o esa_n 1._o 3._o not_o consider_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o some_o short_a meditation_n before_o we_o eat_v unto_o this_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n let_v we_o add_v in_o the_o next_o place_n as_o opportunity_n will_v serve_v and_o our_o company_n and_o occasion_n permit_v some_o short_a meditation_n before_o we_o eat_v or_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o meal_n as_o first_o of_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n and_o bounty_n who_o preserve_v and_o nourish_v all_o his_o creature_n especial_o we_o by_o a_o more_o special_a providence_n provide_v for_o we_o sufficient_a plenty_n of_o all_o good_a blessing_n and_o
the_o fruition_n of_o his_o benefit_n again_o the_o chief_a end_n of_o our_o eat_n and_o drink_v be_v that_o be_v thereby_o refresh_v we_o may_v be_v make_v more_o fit_a for_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n now_o the_o body_n be_v no_o more_o cheer_v with_o wholesome_a meat_n than_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n with_o honest_a mirth_n and_o consequent_o the_o one_o be_v no_o less_o profitable_a than_o the_o other_o neither_o be_v it_o only_o necessary_a for_o the_o soul_n who_o refresh_a and_o recreation_n consist_v in_o delight_n but_o also_o for_o the_o body_n and_o preserve_n of_o health_n and_o therefore_o mirth_n be_v worthy_o esteem_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a doctor_n among_o physician_n because_o if_o it_o be_v seasonable_a and_o moderate_a it_o cheer_v the_o spirit_n and_o so_o cause_v better_a concoction_n whereas_o contrariwise_o melancholy_a and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n damp_v and_o dull_v they_o do_v turn_n much_o of_o our_o nourishment_n into_o the_o same_o humour_n but_o yet_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o as_o we_o season_n our_o meat_n with_o mirth_n so_o our_o mirth_n with_o the_o salt_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v god_n in_o it_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a cause_n of_o our_o rejoice_v and_o mutual_o profit_v one_o another_o in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o our_o liberty_n burst_v not_o out_o into_o licenciousnes_n and_o that_o we_o do_v not_o make_v ourselves_o merry_a with_o profane_a jest_n by_o abuse_v the_o scripture_n and_o take_v god_n holy_a name_n in_o vain_a nor_o with_o ribaldry_n and_o scurrilous_a conceit_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o corrupt_a of_o manner_n and_o the_o poison_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n and_o they_o that_o hear_v we_o nor_o with_o bite_v and_o bitter_a gibe_n and_o frump_n which_o wind_v the_o good_a name_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o as_o much_o vex_v his_o heart_n with_o anger_n grief_n and_o discontent_n as_o we_o be_v delight_v with_o the_o salty_n wittiness_n of_o the_o conceit_n 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apostle_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o rejoice_v so_o that_o we_o may_v rejoice_v even_o with_o a_o double_a joy_n not_o only_o in_o spiritual_a but_o also_o in_o civil_a and_o temporal_a thing_n if_o our_o joy_n and_o mirth_n be_v honest_a and_o harmless_a witty_a without_o the_o froth_n of_o vanity_n and_o so_o ingenuous_a and_o charitable_a that_o it_o tend_v not_o only_o to_o make_v ourselves_o merry_a but_o to_o delight_v they_o also_o that_o bear_v we_o company_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o our_o conference_n and_o discourse_n at_o our_o table_n the_o four_o christian_a duty_n to_o be_v do_v at_o our_o meal_n respect_v our_o speech_n and_o conference_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o they_o be_v profitable_a tend_v to_o make_v we_o more_o holy_a and_o religious_a or_o more_o wise_a and_o moral_o virtuous_a or_o more_o lively_a and_o cheerful_a unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n the_o first_o kind_n of_o colloquy_n and_o discourse_n be_v chief_o to_o be_v prefer_v see_v we_o must_v first_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n 33._o matth._n 6._o 33._o and_o worldly_a thing_n in_o a_o inferior_a place_n which_o be_v incomparable_o of_o less_o worth_n of_o which_o conference_n we_o may_v reap_v more_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n then_o of_o our_o bodily_a nourishment_n see_v that_o preserve_v the_o outward_a man_n only_o but_o these_o be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n and_o repast_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v by_o much_o the_o more_o excellent_a part_n that_o be_v but_o perish_a food_n which_o corrupt_v and_o we_o with_o it_o but_o this_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n will_v endure_v to_o life_n eternal_a now_o because_o our_o heart_n be_v barren_a in_o good_a meditation_n we_o can_v easy_o find_v out_o upon_o a_o sudden_a fit_a matter_n for_o these_o discourse_n and_o when_o we_o do_v be_v easy_o put_v out_o and_o draw_v upon_o every_o occasion_n to_o fall_v again_o to_o 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but_o to_o cause_v heart-burn_n and_o alienation_n of_o affection_n strife_n and_o contention_n that_o so_o for_o the_o present_a he_o may_v keep_v out_o all_o profitable_a conference_n about_o sanctification_n and_o the_o main_a point_n of_o christian_a religion_n and_o at_o length_n may_v break_v off_o all_o such_o meeting_n when_o as_o man_n find_v by_o experience_n that_o little_a or_o no_o good_a come_v of_o they_o and_o with_o he_o join_v the_o world_n and_o worldly_a man_n to_o hinder_v these_o conference_n not_o only_o by_o offer_v earthly_a thing_n unto_o we_o for_o the_o subject_n of_o our_o speech_n but_o also_o by_o interrupt_v we_o when_o we_o have_v enter_v into_o any_o good_a conference_n by_o speak_v of_o worldly_a matter_n that_o so_o they_o may_v divert_v our_o speech_n from_o go_v on_o in_o any_o christian_a discourse_n unto_o both_o which_o our_o enemy_n our_o corrupt_a flesh_n be_v ready_a to_o betray_v we_o which_o be_v soon_o weary_a of_o spiritual_a and_o 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and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n how_o can_v they_o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o hear_v without_o a_o preacher_n and_o after_o express_o affirm_v that_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v 17._o and_o 10._o 14_o 17._o and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o in_o another_o place_n he_o intimate_v that_o we_o can_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n 22._o ephes_n 4._o 21_o 22._o put_v on_o the_o new_a which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n unless_o we_o have_v first_o hear_v christ_n and_o be_v teach_v by_o he_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n but_o here_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v our_o new_a birth_n and_o spiritual_a cleanse_n unto_o the_o word_n preach_v as_o have_v in_o it_o any_o inherent_a power_n to_o give_v life_n and_o grace_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n or_o as_o it_o 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meditation_n be_v &_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o other_o exercise_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o that_o we_o may_v proceed_v to_o our_o purpose_n meditation_n in_o a_o general_a signification_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o think_v aâ—â—_n consider_v of_o any_o thing_n often_o and_o aquin._n meditari_fw-la nil_fw-la aliud_fw-la est_fw-la quà m_fw-la multoties_fw-la rem_fw-la aliquam_fw-la considerare_fw-la th._n aquin._n serious_o and_o as_o we_o here_o more_o strict_o â—â—ke_v it_o restrain_v it_o to_o a_o special_a subject_n meditation_n be_v a_o religious_a exercise_n of_o a_o christian_a wherein_o he_o purposely_o appli_v his_o mind_n to_o discourse_v diverse_o upon_o some_o divine_a subject_n spiritual_a or_o heavenly_a that_o hereby_o he_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o further_o his_o own_o salvation_n by_o improove_v the_o light_n of_o his_o understanding_n increase_v the_o sanctity_n of_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o better_a enable_v he_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o 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at_o the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n the_o cheer_v and_o comfort_v of_o our_o heart_n with_o divine_a consolation_n the_o increase_n of_o our_o holiness_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v chief_o prepare_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n second_o before_o we_o undertake_v this_o holy_a exercise_n we_o must_v prepare_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n by_o lay_v aside_o all_o worldly_a care_n and_o earthly_a desire_n which_o if_o they_o be_v retain_v will_v interrupt_v and_o distract_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a meditation_n and_o as_o moses_n be_v to_o put_v off_o his_o shoe_n before_o he_o can_v be_v admit_v to_o hear_v god_n speak_v unto_o he_o or_o so_o much_o as_o to_o stand_v upon_o that_o ground_n which_o be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n presence_n so_o must_v we_o cast_v off_o the_o worldliness_n of_o our_o will_n and_o desire_n before_o there_o can_v be_v any_o profitable_a conference_n between_o he_o and_o us._n for_o there_o be_v such_o dissimilitude_n yea_o contrariety_n between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n spiritual_a and_o earthly_a thing_n that_o when_o we_o turn_v we_o to_o speak_v unto_o the_o one_o we_o turn_v away_o from_o the_o other_o and_o when_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v fix_v upon_o the_o care_n of_o this_o life_n and_o transitory_a trifle_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o great_a distance_n between_o they_o they_o be_v quite_o divide_v and_o distract_v from_o those_o which_o be_v heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a so_o that_o it_o be_v more_o possible_a to_o mix_v together_o gold_n and_o clay_n oil_n and_o water_n than_o the_o gold_n of_o divine_a meditation_n and_o the_o oil_n of_o spiritual_a thought_n with_o the_o clay_n of_o our_o earthly_a affair_n and_o water_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n the_o fountain_n of_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v clear_a and_o well_o settle_v the_o mud_n of_o earthly_a care_n be_v sink_v to_o the_o bottom_n if_o we_o will_v behold_v in_o they_o any_o divine_a contemplation_n for_o if_o they_o be_v stir_v and_o trouble_v nothing_o will_v appear_v through_o this_o muddy_a thickness_n and_o as_o before_o we_o can_v see_v the_o brightness_n of_o the_o sun_n the_o cloud_n must_v be_v dispel_v so_o before_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n can_v be_v illuminate_v and_o cheer_v with_o any_o heavenly_a light_n or_o the_o beam_n of_o god_n love_n in_o our_o spiritual_a meditation_n the_o foggy_a vapour_n and_o mist_n which_o rise_v from_o the_o earth_n and_o sea_n of_o the_o world_n must_v first_o be_v blow_v away_o and_o scatter_v never_o say_v one_o can_v heavenly_a contemplation_n join_v with_o earthly_a commotion_n never_o be_v the_o trouble_a mind_n possible_o 5._o nunquam_fw-la commotioni_fw-la contemplatio_fw-la iungitur_fw-la nec_fw-la praevalet_fw-la mens_fw-la perturbata_fw-la conspicere_fw-la ad_fw-la quod_fw-la vix_fw-la
promise_n and_o all-sufficiency_n in_o performance_n the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o this_o life_n see_v it_o bring_v with_o it_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o make_v way_n for_o our_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o see_v without_o it_o nothing_o can_v save_v we_o with_o it_o no_o sin_n can_v condemn_v we_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o alone_a condition_n of_o all_o promise_a happiness_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o with_o many_o other_o be_v the_o cause_n o_o my_o soul_n which_o all_o concur_v together_o to_o work_v thy_o heart_n unto_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o be_v in_o themselves_o so_o powerful_a and_o prevalent_a to_o produce_v this_o effect_n will_v leave_v thou_o quite_o without_o excuse_n if_o they_o be_v not_o effectual_a to_o this_o end_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o matter_n form_n &_o part_n of_o repentance_n and_o first_o of_o humiliation_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o see_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o repentance_n consider_v also_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n of_o it_o as_o they_o meet_v together_o in_o the_o part_n thereof_o which_o be_v humiliation_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n the_o former_a part_n more_o direct_o express_v the_o matter_n the_o latter_a the_o form_n of_o thy_o repentance_n and_o both_o these_o the_o scripture_n conjoin_v in_o this_o one_o work_n for_o thus_o solomon_n speak_v of_o it_o when_o they_o shall_v humble_v themselves_o and_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a 14._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o way_n and_o joel_n exhort_v the_o people_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o weep_v to_o 20._o joel_n 2._o 11_o 12._o act._n 26._o 20._o rend_v their_o heart_n and_o not_o their_o garment_n and_o to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n howsoever_o in_o many_o place_n they_o name_v but_o one_o of_o they_o and_o thereby_o understand_v the_o other_o and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v that_o thou_o disjoin_v not_o those_o thing_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v join_v together_o content_v not_o thyself_o with_o 58._o esa_n 58._o such_o a_o sorrow_n as_o bring_v forth_o no_o amendment_n which_o be_v reject_v in_o ahab_n judas_n cain_n and_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n for_o these_o tear_n like_o filthy_a water_n do_v but_o the_o more_o pollute_v thou_o and_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n proceed_v 11._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10_o 11._o not_o from_o hatred_n of_o sin_n or_o love_n of_o god_n but_o from_o self-love_n and_o fear_n of_o punishment_n cause_v death_n and_o be_v a_o sorrow_n which_o must_v be_v sorrow_v for_o nor_o yet_o with_o such_o a_o amendment_n which_o arise_v not_o from_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o godly_a remorse_n and_o sorrow_v for_o it_o which_o be_v the_o repentance_n of_o herod_n who_o be_v say_v to_o have_v do_v many_o thing_n according_a to_o the_o baptist_n doctrine_n and_o direction_n but_o not_o to_o have_v sorrow_v for_o sin_n past_a as_o he_o obey_v for_o the_o present_a of_o judas_n who_o be_v outward_o reform_v as_o the_o other_o apostle_n but_o never_o true_o and_o thorough_o humble_v and_o so_o of_o demas_n and_o many_o civil_a worldling_n and_o temporary_n who_o in_o many_o thing_n change_v their_o course_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a but_o have_v no_o change_n of_o their_o heart_n ground_v upon_o unfeigned_a contrition_n and_o humiliation_n but_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o build_v without_o a_o foundation_n and_o to_o dismember_v and_o destroy_v this_o perfect_a body_n by_o pull_v one_o part_n from_o another_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n join_v these_o part_n in_o thy_o repentance_n lay_v first_o the_o foundation_n and_o then_o build_v upon_o it_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o then_o forsake_v they_o in_o heart_n and_o action_n and_o turn_v to_o thy_o god_n in_o amendment_n of_o life_n now_o unto_o this_o humiliation_n thou_o must_v first_o be_v prepare_v by_o the_o law_n which_o like_o a_o schoolmaster_n whip_v thou_o and_o make_v thou_o to_o cry_v out_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o curse_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o utter_o to_o deny_v thyself_o and_o thou_o own_o righteousness_n as_o altogether_o insufficient_a to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o than_o it_o must_v be_v wrought_v in_o thou_o by_o the_o gospel_n which_o reveal_v unto_o thou_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o thy_o saviour_n christ_n by_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v his_o wrath_n also_o be_v appease_v the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n if_o thou_o bathe_v thyself_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n and_o assure_v thou_o that_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n and_o become_v his_o child_n by_o grace_n and_o adoption_n the_o which_o will_v make_v thou_o to_o melt_v and_o resolve_v into_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n which_o godly_a grief_n will_v cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sound_a humiliation_n which_o the_o scripture_n do_v so_o often_o call_v for_o which_o thou_o may_v discern_v if_o it_o be_v true_o in_o thou_o by_o diverse_a sign_n that_o always_o accompany_v it_o for_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v not_o punishment_n chief_o but_o thy_o sin_n and_o not_o sin_n as_o it_o sting_v and_o torment_v thy_o conscience_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n which_o have_v displease_v thy_o god_n cause_v thou_o to_o say_v unto_o he_o with_o david_n take_v away_o my_o sin_n and_o purge_v i_o from_o my_o guilt_n and_o not_o with_o pharaoh_n let_v my_o sin_n alone_o but_o take_v away_o this_o plague_n it_o always_o cause_v thou_o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n that_o thou_o may_v beg_v and_o obtain_v pardon_n and_o not_o to_o flee_v from_o he_o to_o escape_v his_o punish_a 1._o hos_fw-la 6._o 1._o hand_n it_o work_v repentance_n and_o reformation_n of_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o bewail_v and_o not_o like_a child_n to_o lie_v still_o and_o cry_v it_o be_v a_o willing_a and_o freewill_n 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o offer_v of_o thy_o heart_n in_o which_o as_o god_n be_v delight_v so_o be_v it_o please_a and_o sweet_a unto_o thou_o cause_v thou_o to_o lift_v up_o thy_o head_n with_o hope_n and_o comfort_n when_o thou_o be_v thus_o humble_v and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o such_o sorrow_n and_o be_v not_o press_v out_o of_o thou_o by_o the_o weight_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n or_o smart_v of_o punishment_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o thy_o humiliation_n be_v that_o it_o drive_v thou_o to_o god_n by_o prayer_n wherein_o thou_o humble_o acknowledge_v thy_o sin_n accuse_v thyself_o for_o they_o as_o liable_a to_o the_o curse_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o guilt_n aggravate_v they_o by_o many_o circumstance_n condemn_v thyself_o as_o worthy_a of_o all_o punishment_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a justify_v god_n righteous_a judgement_n if_o he_o shall_v impose_v they_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n with_o the_o repentant_a church_n if_o he_o spare_v thou_o in_o any_o and_o do_v not_o utter_o consume_v 22._o lamen_n 3_o 22._o thou_o after_o which_o confession_n there_o follow_v a_o humble_a and_o earnest_a suit_n for_o pardon_n and_o remission_n wherein_o thou_o must_v with_o david_n cry_v out_o unto_o thy_o god_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n wash_v i_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 1_o 2._o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o consist_v in_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n the_o second_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n whereby_o thou_o turn_v from_o thy_o sin_n unto_o god_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o thing_n from_o which_o thou_o must_v turn_v o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o sin_n yea_o from_o all_o thy_o sin_n great_a and_o small_a none_o be_v so_o great_a that_o they_o need_v to_o discourage_v thou_o see_v they_o be_v incomparable_o exceed_v by_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o thy_o saviour_n nor_o any_o so_o small_a that_o thou_o shall_v neglect_v amendment_n see_v the_o least_o bring_v everlasting_a death_n if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v away_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o also_o die_v for_o they_o as_o well_o as_o for_o the_o great_a or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o difference_n in_o thy_o conversion_n from_o thy_o sin_n o_o my_o soul_n it_o must_v be_v in_o leave_v those_o sin_n with_o
our_o seem_a wisdom_n be_v not_o foolishness_n and_o that_o we_o mistake_v not_o the_o stain_a cloth_n of_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n for_o the_o pure_a white_a linen_n of_o perfect_a sanctity_n and_o so_o gross_o abuse_v ourselves_o for_o if_o a_o man_n think_v 3._o gal._n 6._o 3._o himself_o to_o be_v something_o when_o he_o be_v nothing_o he_o be_v deceive_v and_o coozen_v himself_o of_o his_o own_o salvation_n with_o which_o deceit_n it_o be_v easy_a to_o be_v overtake_v with_o proud_a justiciaries_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o self-love_n if_o we_o do_v not_o often_o and_o serious_o examine_v ourselves_o according_a to_o the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o god_n law_n and_o in_o this_o clear_a looking-glass_n behold_v our_o blemish_n and_o the_o manifold_a want_n and_o imperfection_n of_o our_o best_a action_n furthermore_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o examination_n hereby_o appear_v in_o that_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o sin_n for_o what_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o man_n rush_v headlong_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o gross_a and_o notorious_a wickedness_n why_o they_o blaspheme_v god_n holy_a name_n for_o no_o worldly_a advantage_n but_o upon_o mere_a vanity_n why_o they_o displease_v god_n and_o disable_v themselves_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n by_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n without_o any_o gain_n yea_o to_o the_o discredit_n of_o their_o person_n and_o ruine_v of_o their_o estate_n why_o they_o commit_v filthiness_n and_o uncleanness_n thereby_o weaken_v their_o body_n and_o shorten_v their_o life_n and_o why_o they_o continue_v in_o these_o and_o many_o such_o sin_n with_o impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n sure_o not_o so_o much_o through_o the_o ignorance_n of_o their_o mind_n or_o because_o their_o judgement_n be_v not_o convince_v that_o these_o be_v grievous_a sin_n which_o for_o the_o present_a draw_v god_n fearful_a plague_n upon_o they_o and_o will_v hereafter_o be_v punish_v with_o everlasting_a death_n for_o they_o hear_v these_o thing_n daily_o sound_v in_o their_o ear_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o see_v fearful_a example_n and_o precedent_n continual_o of_o they_o in_o other_o who_o have_v live_v in_o the_o like_a wickedness_n but_o because_o though_o they_o have_v sight_n and_o knowledge_n yet_o they_o have_v no_o use_n of_o it_o the_o devil_n have_v so_o hoodwink_v and_o blind_a fold_v the_o eye_n of_o their_o mind_n that_o they_o never_o examine_v their_o state_n nor_o consider_v with_o themselves_o what_o they_o do_v whither_o they_o be_v a_o go_v nor_o what_o will_v be_v the_o issue_n and_o end_n of_o these_o thing_n and_o so_o like_o hood_a hawk_n be_v carry_v quiet_o by_o the_o devil_n into_o all_o wicked_a course_n which_o lead_v they_o to_o destruction_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o former_a point_n prove_v by_o the_o scripture_n esa_n 1._o 3._o and_o this_o be_v manifest_a by_o the_o scripture_n which_o in_o many_o place_n show_v that_o man_n commit_v 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5._o 6._o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n as_o well_o as_o those_o which_o be_v perfect_o righteous_a final_o as_o we_o must_v take_v notice_n of_o that_o we_o have_v not_o that_o we_o may_v labour_v after_o it_o so_o also_o we_o must_v not_o neglect_v what_o we_o have_v that_o we_o may_v be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o god_n from_o who_o free_a grace_n we_o have_v receive_v it_o among_o which_o we_o may_v number_v spiritual_a life_n whereby_o only_o we_o can_v be_v sensible_a of_o our_o wound_n and_o weakness_n the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o which_o we_o be_v move_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o to_o fly_v unto_o christ_n hunger_a desire_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n see_v we_o have_v god_n promise_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v join_v faith_n with_o our_o repentance_n joy_n with_o our_o mourning_n love_n and_o thankfulness_n with_o our_o meekness_n and_o humility_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o desperation_n and_o that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o godliness_n final_o these_o scrupulous_a fear_n and_o carnal_a sorrow_n if_o they_o be_v not_o remove_v or_o moderate_v will_v bring_v we_o by_o degree_n into_o that_o fearful_a gulf_n of_o deep_a despair_n whereby_o we_o shall_v cast_v off_o all_o hope_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o reject_v the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n through_o our_o incredulity_n as_o though_o the_o multitude_n and_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n do_v far_o exceed_v they_o and_o this_o be_v the_o very_a cutthroat_n of_o all_o piety_n and_o the_o devil_n strong_a and_o most_o horrid_a chain_n to_o enslave_n man_n in_o his_o service_n and_o to_o hinder_v they_o from_o entertain_v so_o much_o as_o a_o thought_n or_o desire_n of_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o it_o whole_o discourage_v a_o man_n from_o proceed_v in_o such_o a_o way_n as_o offer_v no_o hope_n of_o bring_v he_o to_o his_o journey_n end_n it_o 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heavenly_a joy_n so_o our_o saviour_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o mourn_v 4._o mat._n 5._o 4._o for_o they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v and_o again_o bless_v be_v you_o that_o weep_v now_o for_o 25._o luk._n 6._o 21_o 25._o you_o shall_v laugh_v and_o woe_n unto_o you_o that_o laugh_v now_o for_o you_o shall_v mourn_v and_o weep_v now_o if_o we_o worthy_o abhor_v unwholesome_a meat_n and_o drink_n though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a to_o our_o taste_n because_o we_o lose_v that_o delight_n which_o we_o take_v in_o they_o by_o the_o bitter_a pain_n of_o sickness_n endanger_n our_o life_n which_o soon_o after_o follow_v it_o and_o if_o we_o love_v that_o wholesome_a though_o bitter_a medicine_n which_o free_v we_o from_o tedious_a sickness_n and_o preserve_v our_o health_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o be_v alike_o wise_a in_o spiritual_a thing_n which_o concern_v our_o soul_n hate_v those_o carnal_a and_o sinful_a pleasure_n which_o endanger_v they_o to_o sickness_n and_o 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etc._n etc._n the_o most_o high_a shall_v abide_v under_o the_o shadow_n of_o the_o almighty_a he_o that_o make_v the_o lord_n his_o refuge_n fortress_n and_o trust_n shall_v be_v deliver_v from_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o fowler_n and_o from_o the_o noisome_a pestilence_n he_o will_v cover_v he_o with_o his_o feather_n and_o under_o his_o wing_n shall_v he_o trust_v his_o truth_n shall_v be_v his_o shield_n and_o buckler_n he_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a for_o the_o terror_n by_o night_n nor_o for_o the_o arrow_n that_o fly_v by_o day_n etc._n etc._n because_o he_o have_v make_v the_o lord_n his_o refuge_n and_o the_o most_o high_a his_o habitation_n there_o shall_v no_o evil_n befall_v he_o neither_o shall_v any_o plague_n come_v near_o his_o dwell_n for_o he_o will_v give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o
have_v other_o do_v unto_o we_o and_o consequent_o see_v we_o desire_v that_o our_o neighbour_n shall_v with_o all_o the_o power_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o body_n advance_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v our_o good_a in_o all_o thing_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n justice_n and_o righteousness_n require_v the_o same_o at_o our_o hand_n towards_o they_o namely_o that_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o power_n we_o be_v ever_o ready_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o tend_v to_o their_o good_a and_o to_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o honour_n person_n life_n purity_n chastity_n wealth_n and_o good_a name_n not_o so_o much_o as_o entertain_v a_o thought_n or_o first_o motion_n in_o our_o mind_n or_o heart_n which_o in_o any_o of_o these_o or_o other_o respect_n may_v tend_v to_o their_o hurt_n and_o prejudice_n of_o which_o justice_n or_o righteousness_n there_o be_v two_o part_n the_o one_o distributive_a whereby_o we_o do_v give_v unto_o every_o one_o their_o due_a and_o that_o which_o of_o right_n appertain_v unto_o they_o in_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v a_o geometrical_a proportion_n which_o have_v respect_n in_o this_o distribution_n unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o their_o place_n person_n and_o such_o other_o relation_n and_o circumstance_n and_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n carry_v with_o due_a regard_n of_o equity_n and_o moderation_n the_o other_o be_v commutative_a which_o be_v usual_o exercise_v in_o commerce_n and_o mutual_a deal_n and_o trade_v one_o with_o another_o as_o in_o change_v borrow_a lend_v buy_v sell_v let_v set_v and_o such_o like_a affair_n of_o this_o life_n the_o general_a rule_n whereof_o be_v that_o we_o keep_v from_o no_o man_n his_o right_n but_o pay_v every_o man_n his_o debt_n and_o due_a in_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v a_o arithmetical_a proportion_n perform_v all_o these_o duty_n of_o justice_n in_o a_o strict_a equality_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o place_n or_o person_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o the_o other_o main_a duty_n be_v sobriety_n which_o comprehend_v under_o it_o all_o duty_n which_o respect_v our_o own_o person_n the_o which_o in_o a_o general_a sense_n as_o 12_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mark_v 5._o 15._o luke_n 8._o 35._o act_n 26._o 25._o tit._n 1._o 8._o &_o 2._o 12_o it_o be_v to_o be_v here_o understand_v signify_v soundness_n of_o mind_n which_o order_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o good_a and_o safety_n of_o our_o person_n and_o state_n and_o thus_o the_o word_n which_o be_v translate_v sobriety_n be_v take_v in_o the_o scripture_n for_o a_o sound_a mind_n so_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o demoniac_n be_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n restore_v to_o his_o right_a mind_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o be_v not_o mad_a but_o speak_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o soberness_n that_o be_v of_o a_o right_n and_o sound_a mind_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o safety_n and_o salvation_n of_o himself_o and_o other_o and_o exhort_v all_o man_n to_o be_v wise_a unto_o sobriety_n or_o to_o think_v sober_o not_o strain_v 3._o rom._n 12._o 3._o their_o wit_n above_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o gift_n which_o be_v the_o next_o way_n to_o crack_v and_o lose_v they_o and_o thus_o elsewhere_o he_o oppose_v these_o two_o the_o one_o against_o 13._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 13._o the_o other_o to_o be_v sober_a and_o to_o be_v beside_o ourselves_o sobriety_n therefore_o be_v a_o virtue_n or_o habit_n proceed_v from_o a_o sound_a mind_n spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o rule_v and_o order_n ourselves_o with_o all_o our_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o mind_n and_o body_n and_o all_o thing_n else_o about_o which_o they_o be_v exercise_v to_o our_o good_a safety_n and_o salvation_n first_o it_o rule_v and_o order_v the_o mind_n to_o the_o use_v of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v with_o save_v knowledge_n the_o memory_n as_o a_o faithful_a register_n to_o retain_v good_a thing_n the_o conscience_n to_o perform_v its_o office_n right_o in_o excuse_v and_o accuse_v the_o will_n to_o choose_v the_o good_a and_o refuse_v the_o evil_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v conformable_a to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n the_o affection_n to_o covet_v after_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n with_o unlimited_a desire_n and_o temporal_a good_a thing_n with_o moderation_n temperance_n and_o purity_n and_o the_o body_n in_o all_o holiness_n and_o honour_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o fit_a temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o a_o ready_a instrument_n unto_o the_o soul_n for_o all_o good_a action_n and_o thus_o it_o rule_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o he_o as_o they_o be_v exercise_v about_o their_o several_a and_o particular_a object_n cause_v the_o mind_n to_o approve_v or_o condemn_v the_o memory_n to_o retain_v or_o cast_v out_o the_o conscience_n to_o accuse_v or_o excuse_v the_o will_n to_o choose_v or_o reject_v the_o affection_n to_o love_v and_o desire_n or_o to_o hate_v and_o contemn_v the_o body_n to_o do_v or_o leave_v undo_v all_o thing_n good_a or_o evil_n when_o they_o be_v propound_v unto_o they_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o these_o several_a sort_n of_o object_n this_o virtue_n of_o sobriety_n have_v place_n and_o be_v command_v in_o every_o precept_n of_o the_o second_o table_n for_o as_o it_o rule_v and_o order_v we_o about_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o honour_n and_o authority_n it_o be_v require_v in_o the_o first_o commandment_n as_o about_o the_o good_a preservation_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o life_n our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o six_o as_o about_o our_o chastity_n purity_n temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n drink_n and_o apparel_n in_o the_o seven_o as_o about_o our_o good_n and_o possession_n either_o in_o get_v or_o use_v they_o righteous_o and_o just_o in_o the_o eight_o as_o about_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o good_a name_n in_o the_o nine_o as_o about_o withstand_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o suggestion_n unto_o sin_n and_o the_o recover_n of_o original_a righteousness_n and_o holy_a concupiscence_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o the_o ten_o and_o last_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n but_o see_v our_o saviour_n have_v comprise_v both_o these_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n under_o charity_n and_o have_v make_v love_n the_o whole_a sum_n of_o 14._o matth._n 22._o 39_o &_o 19_o 19_o gal._n 5._o 14._o the_o law_n our_o love_n towards_o god_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o our_o love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n of_o the_o second_o table_n i_o will_v consider_v of_o they_o both_o under_o this_o one_o first_o general_o and_o afterward_o more_o special_o in_o every_o several_a commandment_n for_o charity_n and_o true_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o move_v we_o out_o of_o a_o sound_n and_o right_a mind_n to_o perform_v in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n all_o good_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o our_o safety_n and_o salvation_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n as_o it_o move_v we_o to_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o so_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n which_o we_o do_v unto_o ourselves_o or_o will_v have_v other_o do_v unto_o us._n now_o this_o charity_n be_v a_o gift_n or_o grace_n of_o god_n infuse_v into_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o out_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n work_v true_a and_o fervent_a love_n towards_o they_o again_o do_v move_v we_o to_o love_v ourselves_o and_o all_o man_n as_o ourselves_o and_o as_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o for_o god_n sake_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o no_o natural_a habit_n for_o natural_o as_o we_o be_v hater_n of_o god_n and_o man_n so_o even_o of_o ourselves_o neither_o be_v any_o hatred_n of_o a_o enemy_n so_o hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o carnal_a self-love_n which_o be_v a_o chief_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o deprive_v we_o here_o of_o all_o grace_n and_o of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o love_v one_o another_o tell_v we_o where_o we_o must_v have_v this_o gift_n let_v we_o say_v he_o love_v one_o another_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 7._o for_o love_n be_v of_o god_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o common_a gift_n of_o god_n but_o a_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o as_o the_o cause_n so_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n as_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o be_v shed_v
next_o unto_o faith_n upon_o 37._o luk._n 24._o 37._o which_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o preach_v in_o his_o name_n a_o duty_n that_o belong_v unto_o all_o and_o be_v never_o unseasonable_a always_o necessary_a a_o evangelicall_a grace_n and_o chief_a fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o which_o it_o live_v without_o which_o it_o be_v dead_a so_o that_o as_o faith_n be_v the_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o in_o who_o we_o live_v so_o repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o judge_v of_o the_o hide_a root_n but_o by_o the_o outward_a fruit_n be_v the_o life_n of_o this_o life_n as_o faith_n be_v the_o only_a condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a so_o repentance_n as_o a_o counter-bond_n assure_v unto_o we_o this_o assurance_n &_o by_o a_o sensible_a infallibility_n &_o outward_a evidence_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o perform_v this_o condition_n of_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apprehend_v all_o the_o promise_n by_o faith_n unfeigned_a now_o that_o thou_o may_v o_o my_o soul_n proceed_v in_o some_o order_n what_o be_v this_o repentance_n but_o a_o evangelicall_a and_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o thy_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n apply_v by_o faith_n as_o by_o his_o instrument_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o inflame_v thy_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n do_v make_v thou_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v to_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n as_o the_o chief_a cause_n of_o his_o death_n to_o hate_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n offer_v unto_o thou_o grace_n and_o pardon_n by_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o free_a gift_n and_o no_o natural_a endowment_n which_o come_v by_o inheritance_n or_o else_o procure_v by_o thy_o own_o purchase_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n who_o give_v unto_o thou_o all_o good_a thing_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n prevent_v thou_o when_o thou_o do_v never_o so_o much_o as_o think_v of_o it_o by_o put_v into_o thy_o mind_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o and_o into_o thy_o heart_n some_o desire_n of_o receive_v it_o prepare_v and_o fit_v thou_o for_o it_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n work_v humiliation_n contrition_n and_o legal_a sorrow_n and_o fit_v thy_o mind_n and_o will_n that_o they_o may_v consent_v and_o obey_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n outward_a in_o the_o word_n and_o inward_a in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n work_v it_o first_o in_o thou_o by_o change_v the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o turn_v they_o from_o sin_n unto_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n coworking_a with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v continue_v renew_v and_o increase_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o and_o perfect_v thy_o repentance_n in_o the_o part_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o which_o himself_o begin_v it_o be_v he_o that_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o repent_v he_o strike_v our_o stony_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o to_o relent_v by_o sound_a contrition_n before_o these_o rock_n will_v yield_v any_o water_n of_o true_a repentance_n it_o be_v he_o that_o pour_v the_o spirit_n 25._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o act._n 5._o 31_o &_o 11._o 18._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 25._o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n before_o they_o can_v lament_v for_o their_o wickedness_n and_o that_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o with_o it_o remission_n of_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o turn_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o he_o first_o turn_v unto_o thou_o nor_o weep_v bitter_o with_o peter_n till_o he_o thaw_v thy_o freeze_a heart_n by_o reflect_v upon_o thou_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a countenance_n yea_o when_o he_o turn_v thou_o can_v not_o turn_v till_o he_o turn_v his_o face_n turn_v also_o thy_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v run_v away_o with_o fear_n and_o never_o look_v back_o that_o thou_o may_v behold_v his_o gracious_a countenance_n promise_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o his_o stretch_v out_o arm_n to_o receive_v thou_o unto_o grace_n and_o favour_n sure_o say_v the_o church_n after_o i_o be_v turn_v i_o repent_v and_o after_o that_o 21._o jer._n 31._o 19_o lam._n 5._o 21._o i_o be_v instruct_v i_o smite_v upon_o my_o thigh_n no_o man_n can_v sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n nor_o resolve_v to_o forsake_v they_o but_o he_o that_o hate_v they_o nor_o any_o hate_v they_o but_o they_o who_o love_n god_n nor_o any_o love_v he_o who_o heart_n he_o first_o inflame_v not_o by_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o they_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o us._n neither_o do_v he_o work_v alone_o but_o together_o with_o his_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o this_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o work_v our_o adamantine_a heart_n to_o this_o relent_a softness_n and_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n which_o be_v behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v draw_v out_o of_o our_o eye_n the_o brinish_a water_n of_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o repentance_n both_o as_o he_o procure_v it_o by_o the_o meritorious_a virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o work_v it_o by_o his_o bloodshed_n apply_v by_o faith_n he_o injoin_v his_o apostle_n to_o preach_v repentance_n in_o his_o name_n final_o 47._o luk._n 24._o 47._o it_o be_v the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n it_o be_v this_o divine_a fire_n which_o warm_v our_o cold_a heart_n with_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o hot_a blood_n that_o issue_v from_o our_o saviour_n cause_v they_o to_o send_v up_o into_o our_o head_n these_o salt_n yet_o sweet_a water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o distil_v by_o our_o eye_n and_o in_o trickle_a tear_n drop_v from_o our_o cheek_n this_o wind_n of_o the_o spirit_n must_v blow_v upon_o we_o yea_o must_v blow_v into_o we_o before_o we_o can_v return_v unto_o god_n one_o sigh_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v god_n be_v the_o principal_a cause_n of_o thy_o repentance_n rob_v he_o of_o no_o part_n of_o his_o due_n but_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o work_n which_o though_o he_o can_v effect_v by_o his_o sole_a immediate_a power_n yet_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v in_o it_o many_o subordinate_a cause_n mean_n and_o instrument_n by_o which_o he_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o thou_o as_o ministerial_a and_o help_a cause_n namely_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n who_o in_o this_o work_n be_v co-labourer_n with_o christ_n send_v by_o he_o to_o open_a man_n eye_n and_o to_o turn_v they_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n beget_v they_o to_o god_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o word_n so_o likewise_o instrumental_a cause_n which_o be_v inward_a precedent_n and_o immediate_a as_o save_v knowledge_n show_v the_o way_n to_o repentance_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a love_n and_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n especial_o the_o last_o and_o general_a judgement_n at_o 30._o act._n 17._o 30._o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n or_o else_o outward_a which_o either_o lead_n and_o draw_v or_o else_o move_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o repentance_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v many_o instrument_n and_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o it_o as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n which_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o and_o of_o the_o 7._o esa_n 55._o 7._o gospel_n which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o by_o assure_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o cross_n 4._o psal_n 119._o 71._o luk._n 13._o 1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 2._o 4._o and_o affliction_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n either_o promise_v or_o bestow_v the_o move_a and_o persuade_v cause_n be_v innumerable_a as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o