and_o therefore_o can_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n though_o they_o do_v not_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n yet_o they_o justify_v we_o before_o man_n that_o be_v declare_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cause_n yet_o they_o be_v necessary_a and_o inseparable_a effect_n of_o our_o justification_n though_o they_o be_v not_o require_v unto_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n but_o faith_n only_o unite_n we_o unto_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n yet_o unto_o the_o party_n justify_v for_o as_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a so_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a 7._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 7._o do_v righteousness_n the_o cause_n and_o effect_v always_o concur_v and_o go_v together_o final_o though_o they_o be_v not_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v god_n free_a gift_n a_o inheritance_n and_o not_o a_o purchase_n make_v by_o ourselves_o yet_o they_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o it_o and_o though_o 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the_o baptist_n willing_o and_o obey_v his_o doctrine_n in_o many_o thing_n but_o will_v not_o leave_v his_o incest_n in_o judas_n and_o demas_n who_o perform_v many_o good_a duty_n but_o will_v not_o forsake_v their_o covetousness_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o final_o in_o ananias_n and_o saphyra_n who_o be_v content_a to_o share_v 5._o act._n 5._o with_o god_n but_o keep_v part_n of_o the_o possession_n which_o they_o have_v whole_o consecrate_v unto_o he_o for_o their_o own_o use_n but_o our_o obedience_n must_v be_v universal_a keep_v no_o sin_n as_o sweet_a under_o our_o tongue_n but_o we_o must_v in_o the_o disposition_n 12._o job_n 20._o 12._o desire_n and_o purpose_n of_o our_o heart_n renounce_v all_o sin_n whatsoever_o without_o exception_n be_v they_o never_o so_o please_a or_o profitable_a yea_o we_o must_v with_o great_a hatred_n pursue_v those_o unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v make_v war_n as_o against_o all_o these_o wicked_a 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a_o jewel_n of_o such_o price_n we_o may_v not_o think_v to_o have_v it_o for_o the_o bare_a wish_v but_o that_o we_o must_v compass_v it_o with_o some_o difficulty_n and_o have_v our_o cost_n and_o labour_n in_o some_o proportion_n answerable_a to_o this_o precious_a pearl_n which_o be_v much_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o many_o world_n and_o consider_v what_o cost_n and_o pain_n worldly_a man_n willing_o undergo_v in_o pursue_v their_o earthly_a desire_n out_o of_o a_o bare_a and_o often_o false_a hope_n to_o obtain_v they_o with_o what_o industry_n and_o labour_n hazard_n and_o danger_n the_o ambitious_a man_n aspire_v unto_o honour_n the_o covetous_a man_n hunt_v after_o riches_n and_o the_o voluptuous_a man_n after_o pleasure_n let_v we_o be_v sorry_a and_o ashamed_a to_o think_v any_o pain_n or_o peril_n too_o much_o in_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o shall_v assure_o be_v crown_v with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n reward_v 9_o 1._o cor._n 2._o 9_o 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violence_n and_o the_o violent_a 12._o matth._n 11._o 12._o take_v it_o by_o force_n neither_o shall_v they_o enter_v into_o it_o who_o sit_v down_o idle_o and_o cry_v out_o lord_n lord_n open_a unto_o we_o that_o be_v content_v themselves_o with_o a_o bare_a 21_o mat._n 7._o 12_o 13_o 21_o profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o labour_v not_o to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n but_o they_o who_o strive_v to_o enter_v in_o at_o the_o straight_a gate_n and_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o travail_v that_o narrow_a path_n of_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o constant_a and_o durable_a last_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n one_o while_o hot_a and_o earnest_a and_o another_o while_n cold_a and_o remiss_a 16._o perseverandum_fw-la est_fw-la &_o assiduo_fw-la study_v robur_fw-la addendum_fw-la donec_fw-la bona_fw-la mens_fw-la sit_fw-la quod_fw-la bona_fw-la voluntas_fw-la est_fw-la sen._n epist_n 16._o but_o constant_a and_o durable_a like_o those_o in_o covetous_a man_n which_o never_o cease_v till_o they_o be_v satisfy_v or_o rather_o because_o they_o can_v never_o be_v satisfy_v while_o we_o live_v on_o earth_n therefore_o they_o must_v never_o cease_v but_o the_o more_o we_o have_v of_o these_o spiritual_a riches_n the_o more_o earnest_o we_o must_v desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o have_v they_o still_o increase_v for_o this_o life_n be_v not_o the_o time_n of_o our_o perfection_n and_o full_a age_n in_o christ_n but_o of_o spiritual_a growth_n in_o grace_n from_o strength_n to_o strength_n and_o from_o a_o lesser_a to_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o godliness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o must_v not_o like_o those_o who_o be_v sick_a of_o a_o ague_n be_v one_o while_o cold_a and_o another_o while_n hot_a nor_o have_v a_o good_a day_n for_o god_n service_n 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and_o precious_a bloodshed_n for_o our_o spiritual_a purge_n from_o sin_n which_o be_v perfect_v in_o our_o justification_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o begin_v in_o our_o sanctification_n by_o purify_n our_o heart_n from_o their_o natural_a corruption_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o in_o which_o respect_n faith_n be_v say_v to_o purify_v our_o heart_n not_o material_o or_o formal_o by_o any_o virtue_n inherent_a in_o itself_o but_o instrumental_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o until_o we_o have_v this_o faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v our_o heart_n remain_v it_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n and_o be_v full_a of_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v persuade_v to_o contemn_v the_o bait_n 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the_o people_n of_o god_n because_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n he_o look_v upon_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n and_o this_o cause_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o to_o content_v themselves_o to_o dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n &_o not_o to_o regard_v any_o earthly_a mansion_n because_o they_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n 10._o heb._n 11._o 9_o 10._o and_o maker_n be_v god_n &_o the_o holy_a martyr_n to_o endure_v with_o patience_n &_o joy_n most_o cruel_a persecution_n not_o accept_v deliverance_n because_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o shall_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n of_o which_o comfort_n of_o 33._o heb._n 11._o 33._o faith_n we_o have_v great_a need_n to_o be_v thereby_o support_v under_o the_o cross_n and_o persuade_v unto_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n see_v jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o be_v free_a from_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o carnal_a 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speak_v peace_n and_o offer_v unto_o we_o reconciliation_n grace_n and_o salvation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n assure_v we_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o all_o god_n gracious_a promise_n respect_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v do_v belong_v unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v call_v glad_a tiding_n which_o cause_n even_o the_o very_a foot_n of_o those_o that_o bring_v they_o 27._o rom._n 10._o 15._o john_n 14._o 27._o to_o seem_v beautiful_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n which_o christ_n himself_o first_o preach_v peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o my_o peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o not_o as_o the_o 20._o ephes_n 2._o 17._o luke_n 10._o 5._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 20._o world_n give_v give_v i_o unto_o you_o let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v neither_o let_v it_o be_v afraid_a and_o when_o he_o have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n by_o his_o cross_n 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righteousness_n but_o in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n which_o be_v most_o pure_a and_o perfect_a and_o in_o our_o sanctification_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v but_o begin_v spot_a and_o imperfect_a in_o this_o life_n but_o yet_o be_v grow_v towards_o purity_n and_o perfection_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a while_o have_v the_o imperfection_n cover_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o the_o spot_n and_o stain_v of_o it_o wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n so_o that_o the_o good_a conscience_n be_v the_o peaceable_a conscience_n only_o which_o witness_v good_a thing_n unto_o we_o as_o most_o near_o resemble_v the_o conscience_n of_o adam_n in_o the_o first_o creation_n whilst_o he_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n which_o only_o justify_v he_o and_o his_o action_n and_o thereby_o comfort_v and_o strengthen_v he_o in_o god_n service_n and_o never_o accuse_v or_o terrify_v he_o before_o his_o fall_n because_o he_o be_v pure_a and_o free_a from_o all_o taint_n of_o sin_n unto_o which_o purity_n of_o creation_n lose_v by_o transgression_n the_o holy_a ghost_n renew_v the_o conscience_n by_o degree_n unto_o the_o high_a whereof_o it_o attain_v when_o cast_v to_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o it_o justifi_v and_o excuse_v we_o before_o god_n tribunal_n be_v then_o most_o good_a and_o perfect_a when_o as_o it_o be_v most_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a so_o as_o we_o can_v say_v with_o paul_n i_o have_v live_v in_o all_o good_a 1._o act_n 23_o 1._o conscience_n before_o god_n until_o this_o day_n namely_o from_o the_o time_n of_o my_o first_o effectual_a call_n and_o conversion_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n
which_o we_o have_v speak_v in_o part_n and_o shall_v say_v more_o in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n but_o above_o all_o invocation_n and_o prayer_n desire_v god_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o spiritual_a birth_n and_o be_v and_o also_o of_o our_o preservation_n and_o growth_n in_o godliness_n that_o he_o will_v perfect_v his_o good_a 10._o phil._n 1._o 6._o 2._o cor._n 13._o 9_o phil._n 1._o 9_o 10_o 11._o col._n 1._o 9_o and_o 4._o 12._o heb._n 13._o 21._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 10._o work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v in_o we_o sanctify_v we_o throughout_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o bring_v we_o from_o one_o degree_n to_o another_o till_o at_o last_o we_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a man_n in_o christ_n whereof_o we_o have_v the_o holy_a apostle_n in_o many_o place_n as_o fit_a precedent_n and_o example_n who_o by_o their_o fervent_a prayer_n crave_v at_o god_n hand_n this_o growth_n in_o grace_n for_o themselves_o and_o other_o final_o if_o we_o will_v be_v good_a proficient_o in_o god_n service_n we_o must_v often_o think_v of_o the_o worthiness_n and_o excellency_n of_o our_o heavenly_a master_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o above_o all_o deserve_v our_o best_a pain_n and_o diligence_n of_o his_o inestimable_a love_n towards_o we_o shine_v in_o our_o creation_n preservation_n and_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o dear_a and_o only_a son_n for_o who_o will_v not_o love_v he_o that_o have_v so_o love_v we_o and_o labour_n to_o approve_v it_o by_o strive_v to_o serve_v he_o daily_o in_o more_o perfection_n of_o the_o passion_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n which_o will_v make_v we_o think_v that_o we_o can_v never_o do_v too_o much_o for_o he_o who_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v so_o much_o for_o us._n of_o the_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v under_o the_o penalty_n of_o a_o fearful_a curse_n and_o of_o the_o gracious_a promise_n and_o sweet_a encouragement_n of_o the_o gospel_n belong_v to_o all_o those_o who_o strive_v and_o labour_v daily_a to_o attain_v unto_o this_o perfection_n of_o the_o manifold_a and_o inestimable_a blessing_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a which_o god_n have_v partly_o put_v present_o into_o our_o hand_n and_o partly_o confirm_v unto_o we_o by_o infallible_a assurance_n all_o which_o liberal_a and_o bountiful_a wage_n if_o we_o be_v not_o too_o too_o ingrateful_a will_v make_v we_o daily_o to_o double_v our_o diligence_n in_o do_v he_o service_n final_o we_o must_v oftentimes_o meditate_v of_o the_o brevity_n of_o our_o life_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o this_o short_a time_n compare_v with_o the_o excellency_n and_o eternity_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n promise_v to_o all_o they_o who_o spend_v this_o momentany_a and_o uncertain_a time_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o which_o if_o any_o thing_n will_v move_v we_o to_o improove_v the_o time_n present_a to_o the_o best_a advantage_n see_v we_o be_v not_o sure_a of_o another_o day_n like_o wise_a merchant_n who_o lay_v hold_v of_o a_o good_a pennyworth_n when_o it_o be_v offer_v and_o the_o prudent_a pilot_n who_o set_v up_o all_o his_o sail_n while_o the_o wind_n and_o tide_n favour_v he_o because_o he_o be_v uncertain_a how_o long_o it_o will_v last_v and_o his_o opportunity_n be_v once_o past_a can_v be_v recover_v at_o his_o own_o pleasure_n cap._n v._n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o of_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o if_o we_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v use_v the_o mean_n enable_v we_o unto_o it_o unto_o the_o rule_n of_o direction_n which_o help_n and_o further_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v to_o add_v the_o consideration_n of_o certain_a special_a mean_n respect_v practice_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v to_o perform_v they_o for_o as_o god_n in_o his_o decree_n have_v ordain_v the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v chief_o aim_v that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o they_o so_o also_o the_o mean_n which_o conduce_v unto_o these_o end_n as_o for_o example_n he_o have_v propound_v his_o glory_n as_o the_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o withal_o diverse_a mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v advance_v and_o magnify_v as_o our_o faithful_a service_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n faith_n in_o christ_n and_o such_o like_a he_o have_v ordain_v we_o to_o salvation_n and_o that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o he_o have_v link_v his_o decree_n to_o this_o end_n by_o certain_a subordinate_a cause_n and_o mean_n as_o creation_n redemption_n effectual_a calling_n justification_n sanctification_n and_o preservation_n he_o have_v decree_v that_o we_o shall_v live_v our_o natural_a life_n unto_o our_o appoint_a time_n but_o withal_o that_o we_o shall_v use_v the_o mean_n of_o food_n clothing_z sleep_n physic_n by_o which_o it_o be_v preserve_v and_o maintain_v and_o thus_o also_o as_o he_o have_v ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n so_o likewise_o that_o we_o shall_v use_v the_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v for_o the_o beginning_n continue_v and_o finish_v of_o it_o which_o if_o we_o neglect_v we_o can_v have_v no_o more_o hope_n of_o attain_v unto_o it_o whatsoever_o fair_a pretence_n we_o make_v of_o our_o fervent_a desire_n to_o achieve_v this_o end_n then_o of_o come_v to_o happiness_n be_v destitute_a of_o holiness_n without_o which_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o we_o shall_v never_o see_v god_n or_o of_o live_v to_o old_a age_n without_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n meat_n drink_n and_o apparel_n or_o of_o live_v to_o god_n glory_n when_o as_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o shine_v not_o in_o the_o light_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n the_o which_o as_o it_o must_v make_v we_o careful_a to_o use_v all_o good_a help_v appoint_v by_o god_n for_o the_o enable_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o our_o second_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o use_v they_o as_o mean_n and_o not_o supreme_a and_o principal_a cause_n but_o rely_v ourselves_o chief_o upon_o god_n his_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n power_n and_o promise_n the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n effectual_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n let_v we_o use_v these_o mean_n as_o be_v his_o ordinance_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v to_o serve_v his_o providence_n yet_o without_o put_v our_o trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o they_o as_o sufficient_a in_o themselves_o to_o confer_v grace_n or_o to_o enable_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v without_o the_o chief_a worker_n assist_v we_o in_o the_o use_n of_o they_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n they_o be_v able_a to_o do_v nothing_o and_o contrariwise_o if_o they_o be_v want_v he_o be_v all-sufficient_a without_o they_o to_o make_v we_o live_v holy_o in_o this_o world_n and_o happy_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v now_o these_o mean_n be_v either_o ordinary_a and_o in_o continual_a use_n upon_o all_o occasion_n or_o extraordinary_a and_o to_o be_v use_v but_o at_o some_o time_n when_o some_o special_a cause_n move_v we_o unto_o they_o and_o both_o of_o they_o either_o public_a or_o private_a or_o else_o mix_v and_o to_o be_v perform_v sometime_o public_o in_o the_o congregation_n and_o sometime_o private_o by_o ourselves_o or_o with_o other_o the_o public_a mean_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n the_o sacrament_n and_o prayer_n the_o which_o admit_v of_o a_o double_a consideration_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o diverse_a relation_n to_o several_a end_n for_o as_o they_o be_v duty_n perform_v unto_o god_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o by_o do_v unto_o he_o service_n in_o they_o they_o be_v part_n and_o branch_n of_o piety_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o which_o sense_n we_o have_v already_o entreat_v of_o they_o but_o as_o they_o help_v and_o further_o we_o for_o the_o beget_n and_o increase_v in_o we_o of_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o enable_v of_o we_o unto_o all_o other_o christian_a duty_n they_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o which_o sense_n we_o be_v now_o to_o speak_v of_o they_o wherein_o they_o may_v be_v resemble_v unto_o coin_n and_o treasure_n the_o which_o be_v not_o only_o a_o part_n of_o our_o wealth_n but_o also_o the_o mean_n of_o purchase_v and_o procure_v house_n land_n good_n and_o all_o other_o riches_n or_o unto_o the_o hand_n which_o in_o one_o relation_n be_v a_o part_n or_o member_n of_o the_o body_n but_o in_o another_o respect_n a_o instrument_n and_o special_a mean_n for_o the_o
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
as_o well_o as_o other_o out_o of_o that_o huge_a multitude_n and_o curse_a crew_n to_o be_v his_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n how_o then_o shall_v this_o inflame_v our_o desire_n to_o glorify_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n and_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o beseem_v his_o child_n but_o if_o the_o mere_a love_n of_o god_n will_v not_o work_v this_o in_o we_o let_v we_o consider_v further_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v propound_v this_o end_n to_o the_o decree_n of_o our_o election_n that_o we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o unblameablenesse_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n he_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o he_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o 9_o eph._n 1._o 4._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 9_o without_o blame_n before_o he_o in_o love_n and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o think_v that_o god_n infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n can_v fail_v of_o his_o end_n we_o can_v have_v no_o hope_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v to_o happiness_n unless_o we_o attain_v unto_o some_o measure_n of_o holiness_n he_o have_v predestinate_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v conform_v to_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n as_o in_o glory_n and_o blessedness_n in_o the_o world_n 22._o act._n 14._o 22._o to_o come_v so_o in_o this_o life_n both_o in_o his_o sanctity_n and_o suffering_n and_o therefore_o as_o we_o must_v not_o think_v that_o we_o can_v by_o the_o broad_a way_n of_o carnal_a pleasure_n attain_v to_o christ_n heavenly_a happiness_n and_o to_o be_v crown_v with_o he_o before_o we_o have_v suffer_v with_o he_o so_o much_o less_o let_v we_o imagine_v 12._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 12._o that_o we_o shall_v ever_o come_v into_o his_o joy_n if_o we_o do_v not_o follow_v he_o in_o that_o path_n of_o righteousness_n which_o he_o have_v beat_v before_o we_o see_v the_o apostle_n have_v plain_o tell_v we_o that_o without_o holiness_n we_o shall_v never_o see_v god_n 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o so_o 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virtue_n and_o grace_n with_o another_o and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o all_o by_o do_v these_o thing_n that_o be_v serve_v and_o glorify_v god_n who_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o creation_n the_o second_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o god_n love_n and_o cause_n or_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o happiness_n be_v our_o creation_n by_o his_o almighty_a word_n and_o preservation_n be_v thus_o make_v by_o his_o powerful_a providence_n concern_v the_o former_a whereas_o god_n may_v have_v leave_v we_o without_o a_o be_v which_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v among_o the_o great_a evil_n he_o create_v we_o of_o nothing_o or_o which_o be_v all_o one_o of_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o come_v of_o nothing_o by_o sole_a virtue_n of_o his_o powerful_a word_n and_o whereas_o he_o may_v have_v make_v we_o the_o vile_a and_o base_a of_o the_o creature_n which_o 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nothing_o at_o our_o hand_n but_o that_o by_o our_o service_n we_o glorify_v he_o for_o which_o end_n he_o give_v we_o our_o be_v not_o that_o his_o glory_n need_v our_o service_n see_v it_o be_v in_o itself_o absolute_a &_o infinite_a but_o out_o of_o the_o same_o love_n which_o move_v he_o first_o to_o make_v we_o that_o he_o may_v honour_v we_o in_o this_o life_n by_o use_v we_o as_o instrument_n to_o manifest_v his_o glory_n and_o may_v hereby_o take_v occasion_n to_o glorify_v we_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v by_o crown_v our_o service_n of_o his_o mere_a grace_n with_o heavenly_a joy_n &_o happiness_n the_o which_o also_o be_v a_o most_o effectual_a reason_n to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o devote_v and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n service_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v he_o be_v our_o lord_n and_o maker_n who_o have_v create_v we_o unto_o good_a work_n that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o to_o the_o glory_n 10._o ephe._n 2._o 10._o of_o he_o that_o have_v give_v we_o our_o be_v and_o that_o to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v for_o ever_o be_v partaker_n with_o he_o in_o glory_n for_o what_o can_v be_v more_o just_a then_o to_o give_v every_o one_o his_o own_o that_o he_o who_o sow_v his_o own_o seed_n in_o his_o own_o ground_n shall_v reap_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o labour_n that_o he_o who_o build_v a_o house_n shall_v have_v the_o benefit_n of_o dwell_v in_o it_o that_o he_o who_o plant_v a_o vineyard_n shall_v eat_v of_o the_o grape_n and_o drink_v of_o the_o wine_n and_o that_o he_o who_o dare_v any_o thing_n unto_o another_o shall_v have_v his_o own_o repay_v unto_o he_o and_o how_o much_o more_o just_a then_o and_o equal_a be_v it_o that_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v not_o fashion_v and_o frame_v we_o of_o pre-existent_a matter_n but_o of_o nothing_o have_v create_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n shall_v have_v they_o whole_o devote_a and_o 24._o ephe._n 4._o 24._o consecrate_v to_o his_o service_n which_o be_v the_o end_n for_o which_o he_o make_v we_o and_o give_v we_o our_o be_v unto_o which_o end_n if_o we_o attain_v not_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o we_o never_o think_v of_o the_o end_n for_o which_o we_o come_v into_o the_o world_n or_o imagine_v that_o we_o be_v send_v by_o god_n hither_o that_o we_o shall_v serve_v our_o own_o lust_n and_o in_o fulfil_v they_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o not_o that_o we_o shall_v serve_v he_o who_o have_v right_a unto_o we_o by_o this_o great_a benefit_n of_o our_o creation_n yea_o if_o we_o do_v not_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o god_n service_n we_o fail_v of_o the_o main_n end_n for_o which_o we_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o so_o spend_v all_o our_o life_n and_o strength_n in_o vain_a but_o though_o we_o fail_v of_o our_o end_n which_o be_v by_o serve_v and_o glorify_v god_n to_o attain_v unto_o happiness_n which_o also_o be_v god_n end_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n yet_o we_o shall_v never_o frustrate_v the_o end_n of_o his_o secret_a counsel_n which_o be_v either_o to_o glorify_v his_o mercy_n in_o we_o if_o we_o fear_v and_o serve_v he_o or_o his_o justice_n if_o we_o neglect_v his_o service_n and_o yield_v obedience_n to_o sin_n and_o satan_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n have_v as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v make_v 4._o pro._n 16._o 4._o all_o thing_n for_o himself_o even_o the_o wicked_a forth_o day_n of_o evil_a §._o sect._n 5_o the_o five_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o preservation_n the_o benefit_n of_o our_o preservation_n and_o government_n do_v also_o just_o challenge_v this_o service_n at_o our_o
not_o possible_a to_o be_v condemn_v if_o we_o conscionable_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o attain_v to_o salvation_n or_o to_o be_v save_v if_o we_o neglect_v these_o mean_n and_o walk_n in_o the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n which_o lead_v to_o destruction_n for_o who_o he_o 30._o rom._n 8._o 30._o have_v predestinate_v to_o salvation_n those_o also_o he_o call_v justifi_v and_o sanctifi_v those_o who_o he_o have_v choose_v he_o have_v also_o ordain_v that_o 4._o eph._n 1._o 4._o they_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blame_n before_o he_o in_o love_n and_o have_v elect_v 2._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 2._o they_o through_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o obedience_n and_o sprinkle_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n those_o who_o he_o have_v ordain_v unto_o glory_n he_o have_v predestinate_v they_o to_o be_v conform_v to_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n and_o have_v create_v 8._o rom._n 8._o 29._o eph._n 2._o 8._o they_o in_o he_o to_o good_a work_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v justify_v and_o sanctify_v we_o may_v thereby_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v elect_v to_o salvation_n but_o if_o none_o of_o these_o can_v be_v find_v in_o we_o we_o still_o continue_v in_o the_o state_n of_o reprobation_n see_v the_o mean_n and_o end_n do_v inseparable_o go_v together_o final_o when_o as_o the_o scripture_n teach_v we_o that_o faith_n alone_o justifi_v as_o be_v the_o only_a instrument_n that_o appli_v unto_o we_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n loose_a libertine_n do_v hence_o conclude_v that_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v alone_o justifi_v and_o therefore_o so_o they_o believe_v in_o christ_n they_o have_v liberty_n to_o live_v as_o they_o listen_v and_o need_v not_o to_o take_v any_o pain_n to_o serve_v &_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereas_o the_o apostle_n plain_o tell_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v judge_v according_o to_o our_o work_n 10._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o whether_o they_o have_v be_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o that_o he_o will_v pronounce_v the_o last_o sentence_n according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n either_o 36._o matth._n 25._o 34_o 35_o 36._o perform_v or_o neglect_v by_o we_o as_o be_v the_o sign_n and_o undoubted_a evidence_n of_o our_o faith_n whereby_o it_o be_v approve_v as_o sound_v and_o sincere_a or_o condemn_v as_o counterfeit_v &_o hypocritical_a and_o the_o apostle_n james_n express_o affirm_v that_o faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a &_o like_o a_o carcase_n without_o 26._o jam._n 2._o 17_o 26._o breath_n or_o life_n and_o therefore_o though_o good_a work_n be_v not_o require_v as_o cause_n to_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n yet_o they_o be_v necessary_a as_o effect_n to_o the_o 23._o matth._n 25._o 34._o rom._n 6._o 23._o party_n justify_v though_o they_o do_v not_o merit_v everlasting_a happiness_n see_v it_o be_v a_o gracious_a inheritance_n &_o god_n free_a gift_n yet_o they_o be_v the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o in_o which_o we_o must_v necessary_o walk_v if_o we_o will_v be_v save_v for_o without_o holiness_n we_o shall_v never_o see_v the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o §._o sect._n 6_o that_o infidelity_n be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o intellectual_a faculty_n do_v exceed_o hinder_v we_o from_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n not_o only_o as_o it_o blind_v they_o with_o ignorance_n and_o mislead_v they_o with_o error_n but_o also_o as_o it_o poyson_v they_o with_o curse_a infidelity_n which_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o other_o sin_n and_o the_o chief_a impediment_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n the_o ground_n of_o all_o which_o be_v a_o lively_a faith_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v no_o man_n can_v come_v unto_o god_n until_o he_o first_o know_v that_o god_n 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o be_v nor_o perform_v any_o faithful_a service_n unto_o he_o until_o he_o be_v persuade_v that_o he_o be_v a_o rich_a rewarder_n of_o they_o who_o diligent_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o again_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n because_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o 23._o rom._n 14._o 23._o do_v of_o faith_n be_v sin_n without_o faith_n we_o can_v be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n see_v it_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o this_o union_n nor_o bring_v forth_o in_o he_o any_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n for_o without_o christ_n we_o can_v do_v nothing_o unless_o 5._o joh._n 15._o 2_o 5._o by_o faith_n we_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o we_o can_v love_v he_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o and_o 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o without_o love_n there_o be_v no_o obedience_n see_v it_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v with_o all_o care_n and_o endeavour_n remove_v this_o impediment_n than_o the_o which_o none_o be_v more_o pernicious_a for_o how_o shall_v we_o flee_v from_o that_o sin_n which_o we_o natural_o love_v or_o practice_v those_o duty_n unto_o which_o our_o nature_n be_v averse_a if_o we_o neither_o believe_v god_n threaten_n restrain_v we_o from_o sin_n nor_o his_o promise_n allure_a we_o to_o obedience_n and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o must_v careful_o use_v all_o those_o mean_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v both_o of_o beget_v faith_n in_o we_o if_o it_o be_v want_v and_o of_o confirm_v and_o increase_v of_o it_o if_o it_o be_v begin_v cap._n x._o of_o those_o manifold_a impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o arise_v from_o our_o sinful_a and_o corrupt_a heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o impediment_n be_v a_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v how_o we_o may_v remove_v those_o impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o intellectual_a faculty_n those_o which_o respect_v the_o heart_n and_o affection_n be_v many_o and_o dangerous_a the_o first_o be_v when_o our_o heart_n be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n and_o so_o habituate_v and_o accustom_v to_o evil_a course_n that_o it_o be_v death_n to_o we_o if_o we_o endeavour_v to_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n of_o this_o we_o have_v many_o warning_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a rock_n upon_o which_o many_o have_v suffer_v shipwreck_n to_o day_n if_o you_o will_v hear_v his_o voice_n harden_v not_o your_o heart_n 8._o psal_n 95._o 7_o 8._o and_o take_v heed_n brethren_n lest_o there_o be_v in_o any_o of_o you_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n but_o exhort_v one_o another_o daily_a while_o it_o be_v 13._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o you_o be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v remove_v let_v we_o withstand_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o motion_n of_o it_o and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n we_o be_v overtake_v let_v we_o careful_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o lie_v in_o sin_n but_o rise_v again_o speedy_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n let_v we_o beware_v that_o we_o do_v not_o often_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n after_o we_o have_v repent_v of_o they_o see_v by_o many_o act_n we_o come_v at_o last_o to_o a_o habit_n and_o custom_n or_o if_o this_o custom_n have_v already_o prevail_v and_o be_v now_o come_v to_o have_v in_o it_o the_o strength_n of_o a_o law_n and_o to_o be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o second_o nature_n let_v we_o not_o suffer_v it_o any_o long_a to_o continue_v inviolable_a but_o bend_v all_o our_o power_n and_o strength_n to_o disannul_v and_o break_v it_o neither_o let_v our_o corrupt_a nature_n plead_v prescription_n for_o sin_n or_o the_o neglect_n of_o holy_a duty_n as_o though_o because_o we_o have_v long_o do_v that_o which_o god_n forbid_v or_o not_o do_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v therefore_o we_o must_v be_v bear_v with_o if_o we_o do_v so_o still_o see_v this_o be_v no_o excuse_n at_o all_o but_o rather_o the_o great_a aggravation_n of_o our_o sinnefulnesse_n and_o negligence_n for_o though_o they_o may_v be_v somewhat_o excuse_v if_o they_o be_v do_v but_o once_o or_o twice_o they_o be_v altogether_o intolerable_a when_o they_o grow_v common_a and_o customable_a and_o therefore_o our_o long_a live_n in_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o neglect_n of_o christian_a duty_n shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o excuse_v our_o continue_n in_o these_o course_n that_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o
to_o flee_v security_n pag._n 50._o §_o 3._o that_o the_o example_n of_o security_n fearful_o punish_v in_o other_o ought_v to_o be_v warning_n unto_o us._n pag._n 51._o §_o 4._o that_o christ_n holy_a apostle_n have_v give_v we_o many_o warning_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o it_o pag._n 52._o §_o 5._o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n pag._n 52._o §_o 6._o that_o it_o be_v a_o disease_n hardly_o cure_v pag._n 53._o §_o 7._o that_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o sin_n pag._n 54._o §_o 8._o that_o it_o empti_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o prepare_v and_o make_v it_o fit_a to_o receive_v satan_n and_o all_o his_o tentation_n pag._n 54._o chap._n ix_o wherein_o be_v show_v that_o carnal_a security_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o fearful_a punishment_n §_o 1._o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o god_n favour_n and_o protection_n and_o dispoyleeh_o we_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n pag._n 56._o §_o 2._o of_o some_o special_a grace_n whereof_o it_o deprive_v us._n pag._n 57_o §_o 3._o that_o god_n spirit_n will_v not_o dwell_v in_o a_o secure_a heart_n pag._n 57_o §_o 4._o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o eternal_a happiness_n pag._n 58._o §_o 5._o that_o it_o expose_v we_o to_o positive_a evil_n and_o first_o to_o all_o danger_n pag._n 58._o §_o 6._o that_o it_o expose_v we_o to_o god_n fearful_a judgement_n pag._n 59_o §_o 7._o the_o former_a point_n illustrate_v by_o example_n pag._n 60._o §_o 8._o that_o it_o plunge_v man_n into_o everlasting_a condemnation_n pag._n 60._o §_o 9_o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o fearful_a punishment_n of_o other_o sin_n pag._n 61._o chap._n x._o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n as_o first_o avoid_v and_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1._o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o avoid_v ignorance_n and_o to_o labour_v after_o knowledge_n pag._n 63._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o remedy_n be_v to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v often_o on_o god_n attribute_n pag._n 63._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o selfe-confidence_n pag._n 65._o §_o 4._o that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o weaken_v selfe-confidence_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n pag._n 65._o §_o 5._o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v to_o use_v well_o our_o prosperity_n pag._n 67._o §_o 6._o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v customable_a sin_v pag._n 68_o §_o 7._o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v precious_a account_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o forbearance_n pag._n 68_o §_o 8._o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v presumption_n pag._n 69._o §_o 9_o the_o eight_o remedy_n be_v to_o use_v careful_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n pag._n 69._o §_o 10._o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o faith_n pag._n 71._o §_o 11._o the_o ten_o remedy_n be_v to_o apply_v the_o word_n unto_o ourselves_o pag._n 71._o §_o 12._o the_o eleven_o remedy_n be_v not_o to_o misapply_v the_o promise_n pag._n 71._o chap._n xi_o wherein_o be_v set_v down_o diverse_a other_o remedy_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o withstand_v security_n in_o the_o first_o degree_n of_o it_o pag._n 72._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o remedy_n be_v to_o nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n pag._n 74._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v great_a account_n of_o a_o soft_a and_o relent_a heart_n pag._n 75._o §_o 4._o the_o four_o remedy_n be_v examination_n of_o our_o estate_n pag._n 76._o §_o 5._o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o esteem_v much_o of_o private_a admonition_n pag._n 77._o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o visit_v those_o who_o be_v in_o affliction_n pag._n 79._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o tentation_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n pag._n 80._o §_o 8._o the_o eight_o remedy_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o security_n in_o this_o life_n be_v unseasonable_a pag._n 81._o §_o 9_o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o last_o judgement_n pag._n 82._o §_o 10._o the_o last_o remedy_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o god_n blessing_n upon_o all_o the_o former_a mean_n pag._n 83._o the_o content_n of_o the_o second_o book_n entreat_v of_o spiritual_a and_o christian_a security_n chap._n i._n wherein_o spiritual_a security_n be_v define_v and_o the_o definition_n explain_v §_o 1._o that_o all_o security_n be_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v but_o that_o it_o be_v in_o some_o kind_a commendable_a and_o to_o be_v desire_v pag._n 85._o §_o 2._o the_o description_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 86._o §_o 3._o that_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 87._o §_o 4._o that_o the_o regenerate_v only_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 88_o §_o 5._o the_o ground_n of_o spiritual_a security_n on_o which_o it_o rest_v pag._n 88_o §_o 6._o of_o the_o continuance_n and_o perpetuity_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 89._o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n pag._n 90._o §_o 2._o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n pag._n 91._o §_o 3._o of_o the_o particular_a cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n first_o save_v knowledge_n pag._n 92._o §_o 4._o the_o second_o cause_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ._n pag._n 93._o §_o 5._o the_o three_o cause_n charity_n pag._n 93._o §_o 6._o the_o four_o cause_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n pag._n 94._o §_o 7._o the_o last_o cause_n be_v new_a obedience_n pag._n 94._o §_o 8._o of_o the_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 95._o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v or_o preserve_v and_o increase_v §_o 1._o the_o first_o mean_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o and_o to_o seek_v it_o from_o god_n and_o in_o he_o pag._n 96._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n disciple_n and_o sheep_n of_o his_o flock_n pag._n 97._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n pag._n 98._o §_o 4._o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o have_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o in_o us._n as_o first_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o the_o chain_n of_o save_v grace_n pag._n 99_o §_o 5._o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v endue_v with_o those_o special_a save_a grace_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o first_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n second_o faith_n three_o affiance_n fourthly_a love_n of_o god_n fift_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n sixth_o christian_a righteousness_n seventh_o new_a obedience_n pag._n 100_o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o mean_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n pag._n 101._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o mean_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a pag._n 102._o §_o 8._o the_o last_o mean_n be_v christian_a watchfulness_n and_o often_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n pag._n 103._o finis_fw-la of_o security_n first_o in_o general_n what_o it_o be_v lib._n 1._o chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o in_o special_a and_o of_o the_o several_a kind_n which_o be_v 1._o natural_a which_o be_v either_o that_o in_o the_o state_n of_o lib._n 1._o innocency_n which_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o of_o corruption_n which_o be_v carnal_a in_o handle_v whereof_o be_v show_v 1._o what_o it_o be_v and_o this_o be_v illustrate_v by_o testimony_n chap._n 2._o example_n chap._n 2._o 2._o the_o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v twelve_o in_o number_n chap._n 3._o 3._o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o it_o distinguish_v by_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v either_o natural_a c._n 4._o §_o 1._o affect_v and_o voluntary_a §_o 2._o subject_n in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v consider_v as_o it_o be_v either_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a cap._n 4._o §_o 3._o regenerate_v where_o of_o the_o c._n 4._o kind_n which_o be_v either_o insensible_a and_o not_o perceive_v §_o 5._o sensible_a and_o discover_v §_o 5._o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v two_o prosperity_n §_o 6._o pride_n §_o 7._o 4._o how_o we_o may_v know_v one_o kind_n from_o another_o where_o be_v show_v that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o cause_n and_o effect_n chap._n 5._o §_o 1._o and_o 6._o subject_n and_o property_n chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o 7._o 5._o the_o sign_n of_o it_o which_o arise_v from_o their_o several_a cause_n chap._n 6._o effect_n and_o other_o argument_n
midst_n of_o their_o deep_a sleep_n and_o dangerous_a lethargy_n they_o suppose_v themselves_o wake_v in_o their_o perfect_a health_n and_o so_o complete_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o spiritual_a estate_n that_o they_o need_v nothing_o as_o be_v high_o in_o god_n favour_n strong_a in_o faith_n rich_a in_o all_o grace_n and_o most_o assure_a of_o eternal_a salvation_n but_o the_o security_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v discern_v by_o they_o and_o no_o sickness_n vex_v they_o more_o than_o the_o stone_n in_o their_o heart_n so_o that_o they_o be_v never_o at_o ease_n till_o they_o have_v void_v it_o to_o which_o purpose_n they_o use_v careful_o all_o the_o good_a medicine_n prescribe_v in_o god_n word_n for_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o cure_n and_o flee_v daily_o to_o the_o heavenly_a physician_n by_o their_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o his_o counsel_n direction_n and_o assistance_n in_o this_o behalf_n and_o when_o they_o feel_v themselves_o ease_v by_o these_o mean_n in_o part_n they_o so_o rejoice_v in_o the_o cure_n begin_v as_o that_o withal_o they_o cease_v not_o to_o bewail_v the_o dregs_n and_o relic_n of_o their_o disease_n which_o they_o feel_v still_o remain_v in_o they_o second_o the_o security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v voluntary_a and_o affect_v because_o through_o it_o they_o quiet_o live_v in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n without_o any_o disturbance_n in_o which_o regard_n they_o nourish_v their_o sloth_n and_o use_v all_o mean_n both_o to_o fall_v into_o it_o and_o to_o continue_v in_o it_o without_o molestation_n they_o compose_v themselves_o with_o a_o settle_a purpose_n to_o take_v their_o carnal_a ease_n they_o make_v choice_n of_o such_o place_n and_o company_n where_o they_o may_v not_o be_v disturb_v with_o any_o noise_n either_o of_o god_n word_n in_o the_o public_a ministry_n or_o of_o the_o admonition_n and_o rebuke_n of_o private_a friend_n they_o put_v out_o all_o light_n both_o the_o outward_a light_n of_o the_o word_n 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rom._n 8._o 38_o 39_o to_o separate_v he_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n yea_o contrariwise_o it_o shall_v serve_v as_o a_o passage_n conduct_v he_o into_o god_n presence_n and_o hasten_v the_o fruition_n of_o this_o glorious_a majesty_n and_o supreme_a goodness_n in_o who_o presence_n be_v fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o who_o right_a hand_n there_o be_v 11._o psal_n 16._o 11._o pleasure_n for_o ever_o more_o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n §._o 1_o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n have_v show_v what_o spiritual_a security_n be_v it_o now_o follow_v that_o we_o entreat_v of_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v of_o 1._o deus_fw-la nobis_fw-la haec_fw-la otiasecit_fw-la virgil._n eclog._n 1._o two_o sort_n the_o first_o respect_v god_n the_o other_o ourselves_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a cause_n of_o it_o be_v god_n free_a grace_n work_v this_o spiritual_a security_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o 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and_o cause_v it_o to_o be_v proclaim_v by_o his_o holy_a angel_n glory_n to_o god_n in_o the_o high_a and_o on_o 14._o luk._n 2._o 14._o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n and_o leave_v the_o earth_n bequeath_v unto_o the_o faithful_a and_o leave_v this_o peace_n behind_o he_o peace_n i_o leave_v with_o 27._o joh._n 14._o 27._o you_o my_o peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o not_o as_o the_o world_n give_v give_v i_o unto_o you_o that_o be_v a_o worldly_a and_o outward_a peace_n for_o in_o the_o world_n you_o shall_v have_v 33._o joh._n 16._o 33._o tribulation_n but_o a_o spiritual_a peace_n with_o god_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n by_o which_o you_o shall_v have_v inward_a tranquillity_n of_o mind_n and_o security_n from_o all_o danger_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o earthly_a trouble_n and_o therefore_o let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v neither_o let_v it_o be_v afraid_a the_o fruit_n of_o which_o peace_n be_v the_o security_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a follow_v their_o 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he_o to_o keep_v he_o in_o all_o his_o way_n etc._n etc._n if_o with_o david_n we_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v what_o 4._o psal_n 56._o 4._o flesh_n can_v do_v unto_o us._n if_o we_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n we_o shall_v be_v bless_v and_o 8._o jer._n 17._o 7_o 8._o like_o a_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o water_n that_o spread_v out_o her_o root_n by_o the_o river_n which_o shall_v not_o see_v when_o heat_n come_v but_o her_o leaf_n shall_v be_v green_a and_o shall_v not_o be_v careful_a in_o the_o year_n of_o drought_n neither_o shall_v cease_v from_o yield_a fruit_n §._o 5_o the_o three_o cause_n charity_n the_o three_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n be_v charity_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n in_o love_n but_o perfect_a love_n cast_v out_o fear_n 15._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 18._o col._n 3._o 14_o 15._o and_o if_o we_o do_v above_o all_o thing_n put_v on_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n than_o also_o will_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n rule_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o work_v in_o they_o this_o christian_a security_n for_o if_o we_o true_o love_v god_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n unto_o we_o that_o he_o love_v we_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o and_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n we_o 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o need_v not_o to_o doubt_v of_o his_o protection_n whereby_o he_o will_v keep_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o of_o his_o providence_n watch_v over_o we_o which_o will_v provide_v for_o we_o all_o thing_n necessary_a and_o final_o if_o we_o unfeigned_o love_v the_o lord_n then_o may_v we_o be_v secure_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o trouble_n and_o cross_n because_o the_o lord_n through_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o power_n will_v cause_v all_o thing_n even_o affliction_n themselves_o to_o work_v together_o for_o good_a to_o they_o that_o love_v he_o and_o will_v so_o weaken_v the_o 35._o rom._n 8._o 28_o 35._o strength_n of_o they_o that_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n §._o 6_o the_o four_o cause_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n the_o four_o cause_n be_v the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n for_o this_o fear_n remoove_v all_o other_o fear_n whatsoever_o and_o if_o with_o filial_a affection_n we_o fear_v god_n 9_o psal_n 34._o 9_o as_o son_n we_o may_v thereby_o be_v free_v from_o the_o servile_a fear_n of_o slave_n so_o also_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n will_v free_v we_o from_o fear_n of_o man_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o our_o creator_n will_v quite_o expel_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o creature_n it_o will_v free_v we_o from_o fear_n of_o all_o danger_n of_o evil_a see_v nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o hinder_v our_o happiness_n for_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n he_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v for_o ever_o but_o shall_v be_v have_v in_o everlasting_a remembrance_n 7._o psal_n 112._o 1_o 6_o 7._o he_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o any_o evil_a tiding_n his_o heart_n be_v fix_v trust_v in_o the_o lord_n his_o heart_n be_v establish_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a until_o he_o see_v his_o desire_n upon_o his_o enemy_n the_o five_o cause_n be_v justice_n and_o righteousness_n both_o in_o our_o heart_n word_n and_o action_n because_o as_o the_o wiseman_n say_v he_o that_o walk_v upright_o walk_v sure_o for_o the_o righteous_a shall_v never_o be_v remoove_v and_o there_o 21._o pro._n 10_o 9_o 10._o &_o 12._o 21._o shall_v no_o evil_n happen_v unto_o the_o just_a and_o that_o because_o the_o lord_n watch_v over_o they_o to_o deliver_v they_o in_o the_o time_n of_o danger_n and_o provide_v for_o they_o in_o the_o time_n of_o want_n for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o 12._o psal_n 34._o 15._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 12._o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n so_o that_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o harm_v we_o if_o we_o follow_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o unto_o they_o he_o have_v make_v his_o promise_n of_o peace_n and_o protection_n the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n shall_v be_v peace_n and_o the_o effect_n of_o righteousness_n quietness_n and_o assurance_n for_o ever_o and_o my_o people_n shall_v dwell_v in_o a_o peaceable_a 17._o esa_n 32._o 17._o habitation_n and_o in_o sure_a dwelling_n and_o in_o quiet_a rest_a place_n and_o again_o in_o righteousness_n thou_o shall_v be_v establish_v thou_o shall_v be_v far_o from_o oppression_n for_o thou_o shall_v not_o fear_v and_o from_o terror_n for_o it_o shall_v not_o come_v near_o 14._o esa_n 54._o 14._o thou_o in_o assurance_n of_o which_o promise_n the_o righteous_a be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o and_o disdain_v to_o go_v out_o of_o his_o way_n of_o justice_n and_o godliness_n though_o he_o be_v affront_v with_o many_o danger_n because_o be_v arm_v with_o this_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n he_o be_v assure_v they_o can_v hurt_v he_o 14._o eph._n 6._o 14._o §._o 7_o the_o last_o cause_n be_v new_a obedience_n the_o last_o cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a security_n be_v new_a obedience_n for_o when_o like_o dutiful_a and_o love_a child_n we_o do_v desire_n and_o endeavour_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o perform_v as_o much_o as_o we_o be_v able_a that_o obedience_n which_o his_o law_n require_v not_o only_o in_o our_o outward_a action_n but_o also_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o inward_a affection_n and_o bewail_v our_o want_n and_o imperfection_n when_o we_o come_v short_a of_o that_o measure_n and_o degree_n which_o we_o desire_v to_o attain_v unto_o it_o will_v work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o childlike_a confidence_n in_o the_o love_n of_o our_o god_n and_o make_v we_o secure_o to_o repose_v and_o cast_v ourselves_o in_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n upon_o his_o gracious_a providence_n for_o the_o supply_n of_o all_o our_o want_n protection_n from_o all_o danger_n and_o deliverance_n out_o of_o all_o affliction_n and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o because_o we_o be_v hereby_o strengthen_v in_o our_o faith_n and_o enable_v to_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o all_o those_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a promise_n which_o god_n have_v make_v unto_o those_o who_o bring_v forth_o these_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n especial_o those_o which_o concern_v spiritual_a peace_n and_o tranquillity_n of_o mind_n and_o this_o holy_a and_o christian_a security_n so_o the_o lord_n promise_v that_o if_o we_o will_v keep_v his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n we_o shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o land_n in_o 19_o levit._fw-la 25._o 18_o 19_o safety_n and_o in_o another_o place_n that_o if_o we_o keep_v his_o statute_n and_o walk_v 6._o chap._n 26._o 3_o 5_o 6._o in_o his_o commandment_n to_o do_v they_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o other_o temporal_a benefit_n promise_v peace_n and_o safety_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v lie_v down_o and_o none_o shall_v make_v we_o afraid_a and_o zophar_n tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o prepare_v 19_o job_n 11._o 13_o 15_o 19_o our_o heart_n to_o seek_v god_n and_o stretch_v out_o our_o hand_n towards_o he_o that_o then_o we_o shall_v be_v steadfast_a and_o without_o fear_n lie_v down_o secure_o and_o be_v free_v from_o the_o fear_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o wisdom_n promise_v that_o who_o so_o harken_v unto_o she_o and_o obey_v her_o voice_n they_o shall_v dwell_v safe_o and_o shall_v 33._o pro._n 1._o 33._o be_v quiet_a from_o fear_n of_o evil_a yea_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o say_v but_o swear_v it_o that_o all_o his_o redeemed_z shall_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o without_o fear_n 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n §._o 8_o of_o the_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a security_n the_o effect_n of_o it_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o those_o of_o carnal_a security_n for_o it_o do_v not_o make_v we_o more_o slothful_a and_o sluggish_a in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n but_o more_o watchful_a over_o all_o our_o way_n that_o we_o may_v do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n from_o who_o we_o enjoy_v so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o not_o commit_v any_o thing_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n which_o may_v disturb_v our_o sweet_a peace_n or_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o inward_a joy_n of_o this_o spiritual_a security_n it_o do_v not_o make_v we_o more_o negligent_a and_o backward_o in_o holy_a duty_n but_o to_o perform_v they_o with_o all_o diligence_n and_o
chearfulnesse_n see_v we_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n of_o godliness_n without_o fear_n and_o have_v part_n of_o our_o heavenly_a wage_n in_o present_a paâ—_n peace_n of_o conscience_n spiritual_a security_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v the_o prelude_v and_o first_o beginning_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o righteousness_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o free_v we_o from_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o law_n which_o press_v from_o we_o the_o obedience_n of_o slave_n out_o of_o servile_a 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o fear_n of_o smart_n and_o punishment_n and_o restâ—reth_v we_o to_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n yield_v ingenâ—ous_a and_o voluntary_a obedience_n out_o of_o mere_a love_n to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n it_o take_v away_o all_o painfulness_n and_o displeasantnesse_n in_o yeeldinâ—â—eruice_n unto_o god_n by_o take_v away_o legal_a fear_n which_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v have_v torment_n 18._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 18._o and_o make_v christ_n yoke_n easy_a and_o his_o burâ—hen_o light_a when_o we_o feel_v his_o promise_n accomplish_v of_o give_v unto_o our_o soul_n this_o spiritual_a rest_n 29._o matth._n 11._o 29._o it_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n especial_o from_o speak_v lie_n which_o be_v a_o base_a vice_n ground_v on_o servile_a fear_n either_o of_o lose_v some_o benefit_n or_o sustain_v some_o evil_a or_o inconvenience_n by_o incur_v man_n displeasure_n in_o speak_v truth_n from_o which_o fear_n christian_a security_n free_v we_o do_v also_o keep_v we_o from_o the_o vice_n of_o lie_v which_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o remnant_n of_o israel_n shall_v not_o do_v iniquity_n nor_o speak_v lie_n neither_o shall_v a_o deceitful_a tongue_n be_v find_v in_o their_o 13._o â—â—â—_o 3._o 13._o mouth_n for_o they_o shall_v feed_v and_o lie_v down_o and_o none_o shall_v make_v they_o afraid_a it_o make_v we_o also_o with_o more_o constancy_n and_o patience_n to_o endure_v affliction_n and_o all_o trouble_n when_o as_o we_o be_v secure_a of_o the_o event_n and_o be_v assure_v that_o they_o shall_v all_o of_o they_o advance_v our_o spiritual_a good_a and_o heavenly_a glory_n it_o work_v in_o we_o christian_a courage_n and_o resolution_n in_o resist_v all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o a_o secure_o rest_v upon_o god_n his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o providence_n we_o be_v assure_v for_o the_o present_a that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a by_o all_o their_o might_n and_o malice_n to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n and_o that_o the_o issue_n of_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n will_v be_v our_o victory_n here_o and_o our_o triumph_n in_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v final_o it_o cause_v we_o to_o be_v more_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n when_o as_o without_o servile_a fear_n we_o may_v approach_v into_o god_n 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o presence_n and_o with_o the_o liberty_n boldness_n and_o confidence_n of_o son_n make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o confidence_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v we_o gracious_o and_o bountiful_o condescend_v unto_o our_o desire_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o who_o we_o have_v boldness_n or_o free_a liberty_n of_o speak_v and_o access_n with_o 12._o eph._n 3._o 12._o confidence_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o the_o which_o he_o use_v as_o a_o effectual_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o more_o frequent_a and_o diligent_a in_o perform_v of_o this_o duty_n let_v we_o therefore_o come_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v 16._o heb_fw-mi 4_o 16._o obtain_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n chap._n iii_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v or_o preserve_v and_o increase_v §_o 1_o thâ—â—â—â—st_n m_o 〈…〉_o s_o high_o to_o esteem_v it_o and_o 〈…〉_o e_o iâ—_n 〈…〉_o and_o in_o he_o now_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o last_o place_n that_o we_o set_v down_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v this_o grace_n of_o christian_a security_n and_o first_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o this_o rich_a gift_n which_o make_v we_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o enjoy_v all_o other_o blessing_n because_o it_o secure_v we_o of_o their_o fruition_n quiet_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o danger_n comfort_v we_o against_o all_o affliction_n as_o a_o rich_a treasury_n supply_v all_o our_o want_n and_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o impregnable_a fort_n to_o keep_v off_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o armour_n of_o proof_n to_o beat_v back_o the_o dart_n of_o their_o tentation_n we_o must_v in_o our_o judgement_n esteem_v it_o according_a to_o the_o worth_n and_o value_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n love_v and_o desire_v it_o and_o so_o resolve_v with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n to_o endeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o and_o preserve_v and_o cherish_v it_o when_o we_o have_v get_v it_o as_o first_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o effect_n wrought_v in_o we_o we_o must_v labour_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o may_v be_v effectual_a in_o we_o to_o this_o purpose_n and_o see_v god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o this_o excellent_a gift_n and_o that_o rich_a fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n from_o which_o 23._o jam._n 1._o 17._o matth._n 7._o 7._o joh._n 16._o 23._o flow_v these_o sweet_a and_o still_a stream_n of_o christian_a security_n let_v we_o beg_v it_o at_o his_o hand_n by_o fervent_a prayer_n who_o be_v no_o niggard_n of_o his_o gift_n but_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v they_o plentiful_o to_o all_o that_o ask_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n yea_o let_v we_o not_o only_o seek_v this_o security_n from_o he_o as_o the_o fountain_n but_o ground_n it_o on_o he_o only_o as_o the_o alone_a foundation_n of_o it_o for_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o ourselves_o or_o any_o creature_n whereupon_o it_o may_v safe_o and_o sure_o rest_n but_o only_o upon_o god_n infinite_a wisdom_n behold_v we_o and_o all_o thing_n with_o all_o mean_n and_o opportunity_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o to_o confer_v upon_o we_o all_o good_a and_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v to_o be_v best_a upon_o his_o all-sufficiencie_n whereby_o he_o suffice_v we_o by_o himself_o alone_o without_o all_o other_o help_n his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n whereby_o he_o be_v as_o willing_a and_o ready_a as_o able_a to_o help_v we_o and_o his_o promise_n and_o truth_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n with_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o that_o he_o will_v never_o fail_v those_o who_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n do_v rest_n upon_o they_o and_o if_o we_o ground_n our_o security_n on_o this_o immooveable_a rock_n then_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o weak_a in_o our_o own_o strength_n never_o so_o much_o encounter_v with_o danger_n and_o mighty_o assault_v with_o our_o many_o strong_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n yet_o may_v we_o retain_v our_o security_n notwithstanding_o all_o these_o difficulty_n because_o he_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o his_o own_o strength_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o and_o in_o all_o peril_n and_o to_o give_v we_o victory_n over_o all_o our_o enemy_n §._o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n disciple_n and_o of_o his_o flock_n second_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o legacy_n of_o spiritual_a security_n which_o christ_n have_v leave_v we_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o his_o disciple_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o be_v bequeath_v to_o be_v sheep_n of_o his_o flock_n and_o fold_n over_o who_o he_o watch_v and_o take_v care_n to_o protect_v they_o from_o all_o enemy_n and_o to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o then_o we_o may_v be_v secure_a see_v we_o have_v his_o promise_n that_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o eternal_a life_n that_o we_o shall_v never_o perish_v and_o that_o no_o man_n shall_v 28._o joh._n 10._o 28._o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n and_o if_o we_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o our_o shepherd_n then_o may_v we_o with_o david_n rest_v secure_o upon_o his_o providence_n assure_v 10._o psal_n 23._o 1._o &_o 34._o 10._o ourselves_o that_o if_o we_o live_v at_o his_o find_n we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o then_o may_v we_o safe_o lie_v down_o
chap._n 7._o 6._o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o reason_n to_o make_v we_o abhor_v it_o chap._n 8._o 9_o 2._o remedy_n which_o be_v either_o by_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o chap._n 10._o or_o by_o use_v other_o help_n which_o be_v ten_o in_o number_n chap._n 11._o supernatural_a where_o be_v show_v lib._n 2._o 1._o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 1._o 2._o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o chap._n 2._o 3._o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o which_o be_v eight_o chap._n 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n the_o first_o book_n chap._n i._n the_o preface_n of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o special_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §._o 1_o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a as_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o supreme_a goodness_n to_o make_v all_o thing_n like_v unto_o itself_o and_o even_o out_o of_o evil_a to_o produce_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o be_v it_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o to_o poison_v and_o taint_v whatsoever_o it_o touch_v that_o though_o it_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n yea_o original_o good_a it_o make_v it_o like_o itself_o evil_a and_o sinful_a of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v god_n himself_o the_o best_a example_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v not_o only_o effect_v his_o good_a end_n by_o good_a mean_n and_o instrument_n but_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n good_a out_o of_o evil_a and_o to_o make_v the_o worst_a instrument_n fit_a tool_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o polish_n his_o best_a work_n and_o thus_o he_o ordinary_o use_v the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n as_o cross_n calamity_n and_o affliction_n of_o all_o kind_n corporal_a and_o spiritual_a not_o only_o for_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o own_o servant_n the_o purge_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o purify_n of_o they_o from_o their_o corruption_n the_o exercise_n and_o by_o exercise_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o the_o manifest_v and_o increase_v of_o their_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n thus_o he_o use_v the_o wicked_a for_o the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o child_n and_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o his_o malicious_a tentation_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o they_o in_o faith_n love_n patience_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n after_o they_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o god_n power_n and_o goodness_n assist_v and_o give_v they_o victory_n in_o these_o spiritual_a conflict_n yea_o this_o chief_a goodness_n can_v make_v even_o sin_n itself_o in_o other_o to_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o execute_v his_o wise_a and_o just_a counsel_n as_o the_o malicious_a practice_n of_o josephs_n brethren_n the_o mean_n of_o his_o 8._o gen._n 45._o 5._o 7._o 8._o advancement_n and_o their_o own_o preservation_n the_o sin_n of_o absalon_n achitophel_n and_o shemei_n for_o his_o rod_n to_o chastise_v david_n and_o to_o humble_v 28._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 11._o &_o 16._o 10._o act._n 2._o 23._o &_o 3._o 28._o he_o for_o his_o grievous_a fall_n the_o sin_n of_o judas_n the_o scribe_n pharisy_n and_o devil_n himself_o to_o set_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n yea_o he_o can_v make_v of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o party_n a_o antidote_n against_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v smother_v it_o in_o its_o own_o smoke_n and_o by_o let_v his_o servant_n slip_v into_o lesser_a sin_n he_o can_v preserve_v they_o from_o fall_v or_o be_v fall_v can_v pull_v they_o out_o of_o those_o which_o be_v great_a as_o when_o by_o the_o prick_n of_o other_o sin_n he_o let_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o out_o the_o wind_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v most_o hateful_a unto_o he_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o and_o when_o by_o leave_v we_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o slip_v 34._o matt._n 26._o 33._o 34._o into_o sin_n to_o make_v we_o cast_v away_o selfe-confidence_n that_o we_o may_v more_o firm_o cleave_v unto_o he_o who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §._o 2_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v lamentable_a experience_n not_o only_o in_o satan_n but_o principal_o in_o our_o own_o sinful_a corruption_n which_o make_v we_o apt_a and_o ready_a to_o abuse_v all_o thing_n unto_o sin_n and_o out_o of_o the_o best_a premise_n to_o infer_v the_o worst_a conclusion_n and_o thus_o our_o wicked_a flesh_n abuse_v god_n save_v attribute_n unto_o sin_n as_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o to_o move_v we_o thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o wicked_a course_n more_o sin_v that_o grace_n may_v more_o abound_v his_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n to_o work_v in_o we_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o by_o defer_v our_o repentance_n to_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n his_o justice_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n which_o shall_v above_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o afraid_a to_o displease_v he_o because_o he_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o flesh_n abuse_v to_o make_v man_n to_o despair_v of_o 13._o ezech._n 33._o 10_o 11_o esa_n 22._o 12_o 13._o all_o grace_n or_o future_a good_a and_o therefore_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o present_a delight_n of_o sin_n say_v with_o the_o epicure_n let_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o 32._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o morrow_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o especial_o and_o most_o ordinary_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n abuse_v god_n temporal_a benefit_n unto_o evil_n which_o be_v original_o good_a be_v unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o use_n of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n good_a to_o those_o who_o use_v they_o well_o and_o evil_a unto_o those_o that_o abuse_v they_o unto_o sin_n and_o of_o this_o kind_n be_v worldly_a prosperity_n with_o all_o earthly_a benefit_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o as_o health_n wealth_n peace_n plenty_n immunity_n from_o danger_n and_o such_o like_a the_o which_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n abuse_v for_o the_o rob_n of_o our_o soul_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o they_o with_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n as_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n pride_n profaneness_n neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n ordinance_n tyranny_n oppression_n cruelty_n with_o innumerable_a other_o of_o this_o part._n christian_n warfare_n 2._o part._n hellish_a brood_n as_o elsewhere_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v §._o 3_o that_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v prosperity_n to_o the_o be_v get_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o but_o especial_o among_o and_o above_o the_o rest_n do_v our_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v this_o worldly_a prosperity_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o beget_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o other_o wickedness_n whereby_o man_n heart_n be_v empty_v of_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o true_a wisdom_n be_v make_v capable_a and_o fit_a to_o receive_v all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o to_o run_v in_o a_o headlong_a course_n into_o all_o kind_n of_o horrible_a and_o hellish_a impiety_n of_o which_o we_o have_v too_o lamentable_a experience_n in_o these_o our_o day_n wherein_o few_o make_v conscience_n of_o any_o sin_n not_o punishable_a by_o humane_a law_n which_o offer_v unto_o they_o either_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n as_o neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n bitter_a curse_v blasphemous_a swear_v profanation_n of_o god_n sabbath_n cruelty_n oppression_n bribery_n extorsion_n whoredom_n drunkenness_n fraud_n usury_n deceitful_a deal_v and_o matchless_a pride_n show_v especial_o in_o shameless_a and_o monstrous_a fashion_n of_o apparel_n whereby_o woman_n be_v transform_v into_o man_n and_o man_n into_o woman_n and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o these_o mischief_n but_o carnal_a security_n whereby_o man_n bless_v themselves_o in_o their_o wicked_a course_n and_o put_v far_o from_o they_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o together_o with_o they_o their_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o from_o whence_o do_v this_o security_n arise_v and_o spring_v but_o from_o our_o abundance_n of_o god_n temporal_a blessing_n long_a prosperity_n peace_n and_o plenty_n abuse_v by_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n which_o make_v man_n to_o forget_v god_n because_o they_o find_v