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 and_o slay_v enmity_n thereby_o he_o come_v also_o and_o preach_v this_o peace_n unto_o we_o and_o afterward_o send_v his_o disciple_n as_o his_o herald_n to_o proclaim_v it_o to_o all_o who_o by_o faith_n receive_v it_o yea_o as_o his_o ambassador_n to_o beseech_v we_o in_o his_o stead_n to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o which_o mean_n when_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v begin_v in_o we_o it_o be_v thereby_o more_o and_o more_o confirm_v and_o increase_v as_o also_o by_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v as_o seal_v annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n do_v confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o god_n promise_n and_o so_o work_v peace_n and_o joy_n in_o our_o conscience_n out_o of_o this_o assurance_n that_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v we_o and_o that_o we_o in_o he_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n for_o neither_o the_o gospel_n nor_o the_o sacrament_n 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from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o soul_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n but_o yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v that_o to_o the_o instrument_n which_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o principal_a cause_n nor_o imagine_v that_o faith_n by_o any_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o itself_o do_v purify_v our_o conscience_n or_o work_v peace_n in_o they_o for_o this_o it_o can_v no_o more_o do_v than_o the_o hand_n itself_o can_v cure_v a_o sore_a by_o touch_v it_o or_o nourish_v the_o body_n and_o keep_v it_o warm_v without_o food_n or_o clothes_n though_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n to_o apply_v and_o put_v they_o on_o but_o it_o be_v only_o our_o good_a jonas_n which_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o rage_a sea_n of_o our_o trouble_a conscience_n make_v they_o clean_o and_o still_o it_o be_v the_o wood_n of_o his_o cross_n alone_o that_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n which_o be_v cast_v into_o these_o water_n embitterd_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n that_o can_v make_v they_o to_o yield_v unto_o we_o the_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a water_n of_o joy_n and_o consolation_n although_o he_o will_v do_v no_o more_o good_a to_o pacify_v the_o storm_n and_o sweeten_v the_o bitter_a torment_n of_o a_o rage_a conscience_n if_o he_o be_v not_o apply_v by_o a_o lively_a faith_n than_o jonas_n in_o the_o ship_n or_o the_o branch_n still_o grow_v upon_o the_o tree_n and_o not_o at_o all_o cast_n into_o the_o tempestuous_a sea_n and_o bitter_a water_n cap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n of_o the_o peace_n which_o it_o true_o speak_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o the_o false_a peace_n of_o secure_a worldling_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n speak_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n both_o principal_a and_o instrumental_a the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o which_o be_v to_o speak_v peace_n and_o to_o testify_v unto_o we_o true_o and_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n good_a and_o comfortable_a thing_n as_o a_o judge_n acquit_v and_o absolve_a we_o as_o a_o advocate_n plead_v for_o we_o as_o a_o witness_n excuse_v and_o give_v evidence_n on_o our_o side_n and_o as_o a_o sure_a and_o faithful_a friend_n admonish_v we_o that_o we_o may_v not_o fall_v or_o rebuke_v we_o be_v fall_v that_o we_o may_v rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n where_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v what_o the_o conscience_n witness_v and_o second_o the_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o it_o give_v testimony_n the_o thing_n which_o the_o good_a conscience_n speak_v and_o witness_v be_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o neither_o be_v it_o the_o action_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n proper_o to_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o for_o sin_n but_o to_o speak_v peace_n unto_o we_o and_o to_o justify_v we_o as_o righteous_a not_o in_o our_o own_o natural_a 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
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 with_o heavenly_a treasure_n which_o will_v never_o fade_v and_o with_o such_o everlasting_a joy_n as_o our_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o our_o heart_n conceive_v the_o soul_n 4._o pro._n 13._o 4._o of_o the_o sluggard_n say_v solomon_n desire_v and_o have_v nothing_o but_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o diligent_a shall_v be_v make_v fat_a the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v true_a in_o respect_n of_o earthly_a riches_n so_o also_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o treasure_n of_o holiness_n the_o which_o we_o may_v long_o idle_o wish_v and_o yet_o never_o enjoy_v they_o whereas_o if_o as_o our_o desire_n be_v earnest_a so_o our_o endeavour_n diligent_a and_o laborious_a we_o may_v have_v much_o more_o assurance_n to_o be_v enrich_v with_o they_o then_o to_o compass_v with_o all_o our_o pain_n our_o worldly_a desire_n see_v we_o have_v god_n promise_n more_o absolute_a for_o they_o neither_o do_v they_o flee_v their_o follower_n as_o earthly_a riches_n do_v which_o make_v themselves_o wing_n and_o fly_v away_o as_o the_o eagle_n towards_o heaven_n 5._o pro._n 23._o 5._o delude_v their_o hope_n which_o with_o most_o speed_n pursue_v they_o yea_o slothful_a desire_n rather_o hurt_v then_o help_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n cause_v the_o sluggard_n to_o rest_v in_o they_o as_o sufficient_a without_o use_v any_o mean_n to_o have_v they_o satisfy_v in_o which_o respect_n the_o say_n of_o solomon_n be_v true_o verify_v of_o they_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o slothful_a kill_v he_o for_o his_o hand_n refuse_v to_o labour_v for_o 25._o pro._n 21._o 25._o as_o his_o body_n must_v needs_o famish_v who_o only_o wish_v meat_n but_o use_v no_o endeavour_n to_o satisfy_v his_o hunger_n so_o his_o soul_n will_v soon_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n who_o idle_o desire_v to_o be_v replenish_v with_o this_o spiritual_a food_n and_o take_v no_o pain_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n say_v our_o saviour_n suffer_v 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 and_o a_o ill_a day_n for_o the_o service_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n for_o this_o be_v a_o sickness_n and_o no_o spiritual_a health_n which_o will_v prepare_v we_o for_o death_n and_o destruction_n and_o not_o for_o life_n and_o happiness_n neither_o will_v god_n ever_o accept_v of_o it_o who_o can_v no_o more_o endure_v to_o have_v thus_o our_o time_n then_o to_o have_v our_o heart_n divide_v between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n but_o our_o soul_n with_o david_n must_v 112._o psal_n 119._o 20_o 33_o 112._o break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o they_o have_v unto_o god_n judgement_n at_o all_o time_n we_o must_v with_o he_o resolve_v to_o keep_v god_n statute_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o have_v our_o heart_n incline_v to_o keep_v his_o statute_n always_o we_o must_v not_o like_o the_o hypocrite_n of_o who_o hosea_n speak_v offer_v unto_o god_n a_o righteousness_n like_a unto_o the_o morning_n dew_n which_o vanish_v when_o the_o sun_n arise_v but_o such_o as_o will_v endure_v the_o heat_n 4._o hos_fw-la 6._o 4._o of_o the_o day_n like_o the_o stream_n that_o flow_v from_o a_o spring_a fountain_n for_o the_o water_n of_o life_n which_o christ_n do_v give_v be_v never_o dry_a but_o shall_v be_v in_o he_o that_o have_v they_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v up_o to_o everlasting_a life_n and_o the_o tree_n 14._o joh._n 4._o 14._o of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n plant_v be_v like_o those_o plant_v by_o the_o 3._o psal_n 1._o 3._o river_n side_n which_o be_v never_o barren_a but_o bring_v forth_o their_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n and_o they_o that_o be_v plant_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v like_o the_o palm_n 14._o ps_n 92._o 12_o 14._o three_fw-mi perpetual_o flourish_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o their_o old_a age_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o first_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n how_o necessary_a it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o 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of_o god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n and_o second_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n from_o which_o two_o other_o main_a grace_n arise_v which_o as_o principal_a cause_n produce_v all_o special_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o first_o a_o sanctify_a heart_n purify_v by_o faith_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o and_o second_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o follow_v our_o justification_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o save_a knowledge_n be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o have_v their_o beginning_n the_o first_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o take_v their_o beginning_n it_o be_v the_o root_n of_o this_o tree_n of_o grace_n from_o which_o be_v
and_o that_o they_o know_v his_o voice_n and_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v it_o from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n and_o as_o it_o make_v we_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n so_o also_o from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n or_o the_o godly_a life_n which_o he_o command_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n who_o have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n that_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o contrariwise_o thrust_v we_o headlong_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o the_o same_o place_n when_o the_o gentile_n through_o their_o ignorance_n be_v thus_o estrange_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n they_o become_v past_a feel_n and_o so_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o lasciviousness_n 19_o eph._n 4._o 18_o 19_o to_o work_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n so_o hosea_n have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n 6._o hos_fw-la 4._o 1_o 6._o of_o many_o grievous_a sin_n which_o make_v the_o jew_n liable_a to_o god_n heavy_a judgement_n do_v after_o show_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o punishment_n be_v because_o they_o lack_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n whereof_o it_o also_o be_v that_o sinner_n of_o all_o kind_n be_v include_v under_o the_o name_n of_o ignorant_a person_n who_o know_v not_o god_n so_o the_o psalmist_n pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o 25._o psal_n 79._o 6._o jer_z 10._o 25._o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o and_o upon_o the_o kingdom_n that_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v come_v with_o 8._o 2._o thes_n 1._o 7_o 8._o his_o mighty_a angel_n in_o flame_a fire_n to_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o that_o know_v not_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o portion_n in_o god_n save_v grace_n or_o part_n in_o heavenly_a glory_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v stranger_n from_o god_n and_o aliens_n from_o his_o church_n if_o we_o will_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n or_o not_o be_v carry_v headlong_o into_o all_o wickedness_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n judgement_n and_o fearful_a destruction_n nor_o expose_v to_o the_o imprecation_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o this_o life_n nor_o to_o the_o vengeance_n of_o a_o terrible_a judge_n when_o christ_n shall_v appear_v at_o his_o second_o come_v let_v we_o not_o live_v in_o ignorance_n but_o use_v all_o our_o endeavour_n to_o attain_v unto_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n neither_o let_v we_o with_o ignorant_a people_n content_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o good_a meaning_n and_o blind_a devotion_n as_o our_o guide_n in_o godliness_n for_o than_o our_o service_n of_o god_n will_v be_v but_o will-worship_n and_o the_o carnal_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o brain_n and_o all_o our_o religion_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o 13._o esa_n 1._o 12._o &_o 29._o 13._o ignorant_a superstition_n will_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n see_v therefore_o knowledge_n be_v so_o necessary_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o will_v a_o little_a further_o insist_v upon_o it_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o labour_v after_o it_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n and_o know_v to_o our_o comfort_n when_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o it_o save_v knowledge_n then_o be_v a_o grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o know_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v reveal_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n by_o his_o word_n and_o work_n that_o we_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o direction_n of_o our_o life_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o may_v perceive_v that_o not_o nature_n but_o god_n only_o be_v the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o so_o much_o only_o do_v we_o know_v of_o god_n as_o we_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o god_n promise_v that_o he_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o will_v put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a so_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o his_o elect_n say_v that_o they_o all_o shall_v be_v teach_v of_o god_n and_o again_o no_o man_n know_v the_o 46._o job._n 6._o 46._o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o unto_o whosoever_o the_o son_n will_v reveal_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o knowledge_n a_o natural_a habit_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o a_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v not_o purchase_v by_o we_o or_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o therefore_o bestow_v upon_o we_o rather_o than_o other_o because_o god_n foresee_v that_o we_o will_v use_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o better_a than_o they_o but_o god_n free_a gift_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o which_o he_o work_v 28._o joel_n 2._o 28._o in_o we_o first_o by_o send_v his_o son_n his_o true_a essential_a wisdom_n who_o have_v reveal_v unto_o we_o his_o father_n will_n and_o be_v the_o great_a prophet_n of_o the_o church_n have_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n and_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o not_o only_o nor_o chief_o to_o the_o wise_a of_o the_o world_n but_o to_o the_o weak_a and_o simple_a according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o 25._o matth._n 11._o 25._o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o babe_n and_o second_o his_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v and_o be_v send_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n to_o teach_v and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n as_o our_o saviour_n promise_v his_o apostle_n and_o this_o be_v that_o holy_a anoint_v of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v whereby_o we_o 13._o job._n 16._o 13._o know_v all_o thing_n and_o need_v not_o that_o any_o teach_v we_o but_o as_o this_o anoint_v teach_v we_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o collyrium_n or_o precious_a eye-salue_n which_o christ_n 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o promise_v to_o give_v to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o laodicean_n to_o inlighten_v their_o blind_a eye_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o can_v see_v nor_o conceive_v the_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o god_n kingdom_n but_o god_n have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o 10._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 10._o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n revelation_n and_o illumination_n and_o the_o 13._o ephe._n 1._o 17._o john_n 16._o 13._o spirit_n of_o truth_n because_o he_o be_v both_o light_n and_o truth_n himself_o and_o also_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n which_o be_v natural_o full_a of_o darkness_n and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n needful_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o save_a knowledge_n we_o must_v go_v to_o the_o chief_a fountain_n and_o author_n of_o it_o and_o pray_v often_o and_o earnest_o that_o he_o will_v for_o his_o son_n and_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n take_v away_o our_o natural_a blindness_n and_o open_v our_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o his_o law_n 8._o psal_n 119._o 8._o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n be_v first_o the_o book_n of_o nature_n second_o the_o book_n of_o grace_n the_o book_n of_o nature_n for_o even_o this_o light_n be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v helpefull_a to_o the_o regenerate_a for_o the_o reveal_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n unto_o they_o and_o that_o both_o the_o eternal_a book_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o conscience_n and_o the_o external_a book_n which_o be_v the_o great_a volume_n of_o the_o creature_n for_o if_o there_o be_v in_o all_o man_n some_o relic_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n shine_v in_o their_o conscience_n which_o convince_v they_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o this_o god_n be_v most_o
confusion_n into_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o to_o cross_v god_n wise_a providence_n in_o the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n who_o have_v give_v variety_n of_o gift_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o variety_n of_o calling_n that_o be_v helpefull_a and_o serviceable_a mutual_o unto_o one_o another_o humane_a society_n may_v be_v preserve_v &_o peace_n and_o love_n nourish_v in_o they_o and_o therefore_o as_o in_o a_o well-governed_n army_n every_o one_o keep_v his_o place_n and_o station_n unto_o which_o his_o general_n have_v design_v he_o &_o not_o only_o serve_v he_o general_o as_o a_o soldier_n but_o in_o that_o place_n and_o office_n unto_o which_o he_o be_v appoint_v and_o choose_v so_o must_v we_o demean_v ourselves_o towards_o our_o great_a commander_n and_o not_o think_v it_o enough_o to_o perform_v good_a duty_n unless_o we_o do_v those_o which_o belong_v to_o our_o calling_n not_o out_o of_o fancy_n and_o fickle_a unconstancy_n leave_v our_o station_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n require_v abide_v in_o the_o same_o call_n wherein_o god_n have_v place_v us._n 24._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 20_o 24._o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v regenerate_v before_o we_o can_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o in_o our_o calling_n but_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o be_v settle_v in_o a_o lawful_a call_n and_o that_o we_o painful_o perform_v the_o duty_n that_o be_v require_v in_o it_o for_o this_o a_o mere_a worldling_n may_v do_v out_o of_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a respect_n either_o for_o his_o own_o pleasure_n credit_n or_o profit_n but_o that_o we_o so_o carry_v and_o demean_v ourselves_o in_o it_o as_o that_o we_o may_v by_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n glorify_v god_n further_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o advance_v the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n &_o common_a wealth_n unto_o which_o diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v some_o whereof_o respect_n our_o person_n and_o some_o the_o action_n and_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o our_o person_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_a for_o our_o person_n must_v be_v accept_v before_o any_o of_o our_o work_n can_v please_v god_n and_o be_v holy_a and_o righteous_a before_o we_o can_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o unto_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a so_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a 4._o tit._n 1._o 15._o pro._n 21._o 27._o verse_n 4._o be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v and_o if_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abominable_a and_o their_o very_a prayer_n be_v turn_v into_o sin_n how_o much_o more_o be_v the_o ordinary_a work_n of_o their_o calling_n sinful_a and_o odious_a in_o god_n sight_n neither_o can_v such_o as_o be_v unsanctified_a expect_v any_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o their_o labour_n or_o that_o they_o shall_v prosper_v 1._o psal_n 1._o 3._o &_o 112._o 1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n psal_n 128._o 1._o in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n see_v by_o god_n promise_n this_o privilege_n be_v limit_v unto_o the_o righteous_a and_o such_o as_o fear_v he_o §_o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n unto_o the_o action_n also_o and_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v and_o these_o be_v either_o such_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o go_v before_o as_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o good_a action_n and_o proceed_n or_o such_o as_o do_v accompany_v and_o attend_v upon_o they_o of_o the_o former_a sort_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o only_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o which_o by_o unite_n 23._o hab._n 11._o 6._o john_n 15._o 5._o rom._n 14._o 23._o we_o unto_o the_o true_a vine_n christ_n do_v enable_v we_o in_o he_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n without_o which_o we_o can_v please_v god_n nor_o do_v any_o good_a thing_n see_v all_o we_o do_v be_v sin_n but_o also_o a_o particular_a act_n of_o this_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o our_o calling_n and_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v in_o they_o be_v please_a unto_o god_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n upon_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n for_o which_o purpose_n our_o faith_n must_v have_v a_o warrant_n and_o ground_n out_o of_o god_n word_n both_o injoin_v these_o duty_n and_o promise_v a_o blessing_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o and_o thus_o shall_v we_o 4._o hab._n 2._o 4._o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v so_o often_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n when_o as_o therein_o we_o do_v not_o only_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n but_o also_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v encourage_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o they_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n will_v bless_v those_o labour_n which_o himself_o have_v require_v and_o not_o be_v dismay_v with_o those_o cross_n and_o trouble_n which_o befall_v we_o in_o they_o see_v we_o be_v sure_a that_o by_o god_n blessing_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n we_o shall_v overcome_v they_o and_o have_v a_o good_a end_n and_o issue_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v from_o love._n second_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v out_o of_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o not_o principal_o from_o self-love_n or_o love_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v poisonous_a root_n of_o all_o sin_n will_v taint_v all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n which_o spring_v from_o they_o they_o must_v arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o move_v those_o in_o who_o it_o be_v to_o consecrate_v whole_o unto_o he_o their_o life_n and_o labour_n in_o all_o thing_n desire_v to_o serve_v he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v both_o in_o the_o immediate_a duty_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o also_o in_o the_o ordinary_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o this_o be_v do_v when_o as_o we_o labour_v in_o they_o not_z first_o and_z chief_o for_o worldly_a gain_n and_o advantage_n thereby_o to_o please_v ourselves_o but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n who_o require_v these_o duty_n of_o we_o study_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o and_o that_o our_o action_n both_o for_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n may_v be_v approve_v and_o accept_v in_o his_o sight_n second_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n out_o of_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n seek_v in_o they_o their_o good_a 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 5._o gal._n 5._o 13._o as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o see_v true_a charity_n seek_v not_o her_o own_o but_o be_v also_o serviceable_a unto_o other_o which_o if_o we_o do_v then_o will_v we_o not_o wrong_v they_o to_o benefit_v ourselves_o nor_o gain_v by_o their_o loss_n we_o will_v not_o deprive_v they_o of_o some_o great_a good_a to_o get_v unto_o ourselves_o some_o small_a advantage_n neither_o will_v we_o be_v so_o whole_o intent_n and_o greedy_o gripple_n in_o follow_v our_o own_o business_n but_o that_o we_o will_v spare_v they_o some_o of_o our_o time_n and_o afford_v they_o our_o best_a help_n when_o their_o necessity_n shall_v require_v our_o assistance_n and_o reason_n charity_n and_o conscience_n shall_v bind_v we_o to_o afford_v it_o §._o sect._n 5_o that_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n three_o as_o our_o labour_n must_v arise_v from_o these_o cause_n so_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o to_o god_n glory_n which_o in_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o all_o we_o do_v we_o must_v labour_v to_o advance_v neither_o be_v god_n only_o glorify_v when_o we_o profess_v and_o practice_v religious_a duty_n but_o also_o when_o we_o walk_v conscionable_o in_o our_o calling_n and_o with_o all_o diligence_n perform_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o they_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n second_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o they_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n which_o we_o be_v to_o prefer_v before_o our_o own_o private_a and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v profitable_a member_n in_o these_o society_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v not_o seek_v to_o gain_v by_o the_o common_a
body_n a_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o his_o external_a suffering_n as_o his_o betray_n by_o his_o own_o apostle_n his_o apprehension_n by_o his_o cruel_a enemy_n who_o hale_v he_o before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n as_o a_o malefactor_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n false_o accuse_v he_o who_o have_v commit_v no_o sin_n and_o in_o who_o mouth_n there_o be_v no_o guile_n unjust_o condemn_v he_o who_o be_v just_a and_o innocent_a mock_v and_o scorn_v he_o blindfolded_z and_z buffet_v he_o revile_v and_o spit_v upon_o he_o clothe_v he_o with_o purple_a and_o crown_v he_o with_o thorn_n whip_v and_o torment_v he_o crucify_v and_o kill_v he_o and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o this_o kind_n of_o death_n which_o be_v most_o bitter_a and_o painful_a ignominious_a and_o shameful_a accurse_a and_o uncomfortable_a see_v he_o suffer_v not_o only_o a_o bodily_a death_n but_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o be_v utter_o empty_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8._o phil._n 2._o 8._o of_o all_o divine_a comfort_n and_o be_v as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o forsake_v of_o god_n in_o his_o own_o sense_n and_o apprehension_n which_o make_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o upon_o the_o cross_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o thus_o also_o we_o have_v matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o those_o thing_n which_o follow_v his_o death_n as_o from_o his_o triumph_n upon_o the_o cross_n over_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n satan_n death_n hell_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n from_o his_o descension_n and_o burial_n whereby_o he_o be_v hold_v for_o a_o time_n under_o the_o arrest_n of_o death_n from_o those_o thing_n likewise_o which_o be_v do_v by_o he_o in_o his_o state_n of_o exaltation_n as_o his_o resurrection_n mansion_n upon_o the_o earth_n for_o the_o space_n of_o forty_o day_n teach_v and_o instruct_v his_o disciple_n in_o those_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o his_o kingdom_n his_o ascension_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o there_o make_v intercession_n for_o us._n and_o that_o which_o follow_v of_o all_o these_o as_o the_o general_a effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o they_o all_o the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n so_o have_v we_o matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o christ_n kingly_a office_n by_o which_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n in_o all_o glory_n majesty_n and_o power_n he_o reign_v over_o all_o the_o world_n and_o more_o peculiarly_a over_o his_o church_n and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v upon_o the_o part_n of_o his_o kingly_a office_n which_o be_v his_o special_a administration_n and_o general_a and_o last_o judgement_n in_o the_o former_a we_o may_v consider_v the_o government_n of_o his_o church_n and_o the_o abolition_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n in_o that_o we_o may_v meditate_v on_o his_o call_n and_o gather_v of_o it_o out_o of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o consecration_n of_o it_o be_v gather_v by_o his_o presence_n and_o protection_n provide_v for_o it_o all_o necessary_n and_o preserve_v it_o from_o all_o danger_n where_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o meditate_v upon_o all_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a which_o he_o have_v and_o will_v bestow_v general_o upon_o his_o whole_a church_n and_o also_o upon_o those_o which_o he_o have_v particular_o and_o in_o special_a manner_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o both_o in_o our_o preservation_n from_o evil_a and_o fruition_n of_o good_a the_o abolition_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n be_v the_o overthrow_n and_o destruction_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n and_o especial_o that_o grand_a adversary_n antichrist_n the_o whore_n of_o babylon_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o external_a mean_n of_o execute_v god_n decree_n of_o election_n moreover_o we_o may_v have_v plentiful_a matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o the_o external_a mean_n of_o execute_v the_o decree_n of_o our_o election_n as_o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v with_o we_o in_o christ_n wherein_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o people_n the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n grace_n and_o all_o good_a thing_n in_o this_o life_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v upon_o the_o alone_a condition_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v lively_a and_o effectual_a bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n so_o also_o from_o the_o mean_n whereby_o this_o covenant_n be_v administer_v namely_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n both_o which_o afford_v unto_o we_o plentiful_a matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o the_o degree_n likewise_o of_o the_o execute_n god_n decree_n of_o election_n and_o reprobation_n as_o the_o love_n and_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o degree_n of_o the_o declaration_n of_o this_o love_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o afterward_o the_o first_o degree_n in_o this_o life_n be_v our_o effectual_a call_n the_o part_n whereof_o be_v our_o election_n and_o separation_n from_o the_o world_n god_n donation_n give_v christ_n unto_o we_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o we_o to_o christ_n to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o and_o final_o our_o insition_n into_o christ_n and_o union_n with_o he_o from_o the_o mean_n of_o execute_v this_o our_o call_n which_o be_v the_o save_a hearing_n of_o the_o word_n the_o soften_a of_o our_o hard_a heart_n make_v they_o humble_a contrite_a penitent_a and_o sorrowful_a for_o sin_n which_o be_v all_o preparative_n to_o our_o sound_a conversion_n and_o regeneration_n whereby_o we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n be_v quicken_v and_o reviue_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n effectual_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n from_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n thus_o begin_v in_o we_o we_o may_v have_v much_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n as_o of_o the_o illumination_n of_o our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n of_o justify_v faith_n with_o the_o cause_n effect_n degree_n property_n and_o sign_n of_o it_o our_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n our_o reconciliation_n and_o adoption_n and_o manifold_a other_o privilege_n of_o the_o faithful_a of_o which_o i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v hereafter_o the_o special_a fruit_n of_o faith_n respect_v our_o justification_n as_o our_o entrance_n into_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o stand_v the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n confidence_n free_a access_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n peace_n of_o conscience_n joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o a_o holy_a glory_v in_o god_n benefit_n the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n respect_v our_o adoption_n as_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n hope_v christian_a liberty_n so_o also_o we_o have_v excellent_a matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o our_o sanctification_n the_o cause_n effect_n degree_n property_n mean_n and_o sign_n of_o it_o and_o from_o the_o special_a part_n of_o it_o our_o mortification_n unto_o sin_n and_o vinification_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n from_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v but_o begin_v in_o this_o life_n and_o to_o be_v perfect_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o that_o by_o reason_n hereof_o the_o relic_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o sin_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o we_o blindness_n in_o our_o mind_n error_n in_o our_o judgment_n impurity_n in_o our_o conscience_n forgetfulness_n in_o our_o memory_n rebellion_n in_o our_o will_n security_n impenitency_n infidelity_n and_o hardness_n in_o our_o heart_n corruption_n and_o disorder_n in_o our_o affection_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o all_o these_o many_o sin_n break_v out_o into_o our_o action_n and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o those_o special_a sin_n and_o corruption_n whereunto_o our_o nature_n be_v most_o prone_a and_o wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o often_o overtake_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o that_o they_o may_v no_o long_o bear_v this_o sway_n in_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n so_o also_o we_o have_v here_o occasion_n to_o meditate_v of_o our_o begin_a sanctity_n in_o all_o our_o part_n and_o action_n of_o the_o internal_a holiness_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o change_n that_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o repentance_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a from_o corruption_n to_o grace_n the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o all_o our_o inward_a faculty_n as_o the_o holiness_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n in_o their_o spiritual_a illumination_n whereby_o they_o become_v wise_a and_o prudent_a in_o the_o thing_n appertain_v to_o god_n and_o our_o salvation_n the_o purge_n of_o our_o
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
much_o i_o honour_v you_o for_o those_o singular_a virtue_n and_o grace_n wherewith_o god_n have_v enrich_v you_o especial_o your_o piety_n towards_o he_o and_o love_n of_o his_o truth_n much_o approve_v as_o by_o many_o other_o fruit_n so_o especial_o by_o your_o love_n to_o his_o minister_n and_o ambassador_n the_o which_o be_v ample_a matter_n for_o a_o large_a discourse_n to_o encourage_v other_o of_o your_o rank_n to_o imitation_n do_v not_o your_o modesty_n and_o humility_n attend_v and_o adorn_v all_o the_o rest_n admonish_v i_o that_o such_o praise_n of_o you_o unto_o you_o will_v be_v think_v unnecessary_a if_o not_o unpleasing_a and_o distasteful_a the_o lord_n infinite_o rich_a in_o all_o goodness_n and_o perfection_n more_o and_o more_o multiply_v all_o christian_a virtue_n and_o save_a grace_n in_o you_o both_o in_o the_o light_n and_o lustre_n whereof_o you_o shall_v be_v ever_o more_o true_o honourable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o all_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o then_o in_o the_o high_a dignity_n and_o noble_a advancement_n that_o the_o world_n can_v yield_v unto_o you_o your_o honour_n most_o oblige_v in_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o humble_a service_n john_n downame_n fault_n escape_v in_o the_o treatise_n of_o security_n pag._n 6._o l._n 3._o r._n his_o mercy_n p._n 64._o l._n 9_o r._n idle_a spectator_n p._n 65._o l._n 22._o r._n opinion_n of_o our_o p._n 66._o l._n 6._o r._n against_o they_o in_o p._n 68_o l._n 22._o r._n by_o inure_v p._n 70._o l._n 28._o r._n let_v we_o watch_v p_o 83._o l._n 13._o r._n in_o the_o use_n p._n 89._o l._n 16._o r._n for_o a_o spurt_n p._n 92._o l._n 8._o r._n peace_n and_o security_n and_o l._n 20._o r._n god_n infinite_a the_o content_n of_o the_o first_o book_n jntreat_v of_o carnal_a security_n chap._n i._o of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o especial_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_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 pag._n 1._o §_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 pag._n 2._o §_o 3._o that_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v prosperity_n to_o the_o beget_n in_o we_o of_o carnal_a security_n pag._n 3._o §_o 4._o the_o motive_n induce_v to_o the_o write_n of_o this_o treatise_n pag._n 3._o §_o 5._o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o distinguish_v security_n into_o several_a kind_n pag._n 3._o §_o 6._o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n pag._n 4._o §_o 7._o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o the_o original_n of_o it_o pag._n 4._o chap._n ii_o of_o carnal_a security_n and_o what_o it_o be_v §_o 1._o of_o the_o general_a part_n of_o this_o treatise_n pag._n 6._o §_o 2._o carnal_a security_n define_v pag._n 6._o §_o 3._o testimony_n of_o scripture_n show_v what_o it_o be_v pag._n 7._o §_o 4._o example_n of_o carnal_a security_n pag._n 7._o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o manifold_a cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o cause_n ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n pag._n 8._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o cause_n want_v of_o consideration_n of_o that_o we_o know_v pag._n 9_o §_o 3._o the_o three_o cause_n selfe-confidence_n pag._n 9_o §_o 4._o the_o four_o cause_n abuse_v of_o worldly_a prosperity_n pag._n 10_o §_o 5._o the_o five_o cause_n be_v customable_a sin_v pag._n 11._o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o cause_n be_v the_o present_a impunity_n of_o sinner_n pag._n 12._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o cause_n presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n pag._n 13._o §_o 8._o the_o eight_o cause_n the_o neglect_n or_o contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n pag._n 14._o §_o 9_o the_o nine_o cause_n hear_v the_o word_n without_o faith_n pag._n 14._o §_o 10._o the_o ten_o cause_n not_o apply_v the_o word_n preach_v pag._n 15._o §_o 11._o the_o eleven_o cause_n the_o mis-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n pag._n 16._o §_o 12._o the_o twelve_o cause_n a_o flatter_a ministry_n pag._n 16._o chap._n four_o of_o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o of_o natural_a security_n which_o be_v in_o all_o man_n pag._n 18._o §_o 2._o of_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v affect_v and_o voluntary_a pag._n 19_o §_o 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a pag._n 19_o §_o 4._o of_o that_o which_o remain_v in_o the_o regenerate_v and_o how_o it_o grow_v upon_o they_o pag._n 20._o §_o 5._o of_o insensible_a and_o sensible_a security_n in_o the_o faithful_a pag._n 22._o §_o 6._o of_o the_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n in_o the_o faithful_a first_o prosperity_n worldly_a or_o spiritual_a pag._n 23._o §_o 7._o the_o second_o cause_n be_v spiritual_a pride_n pag._n 24._o chap._n v._o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v §_o 1._o that_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v be_v in_o many_o thing_n alike_o pag_n 25._o §_o 2._o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v in_o the_o high_a degree_n pag._n 16._o §_o 3._o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v ordinary_o in_o the_o faithful_a and_o wicked_a and_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o cause_n pag._n 27._o §_o 4._o the_o second_o difference_n in_o their_o effect_n pag._n 28._o §_o 5._o another_o difference_n in_o their_o effect_n pag._n 30._o §_o 6._o that_o they_o differ_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n pag._n 30._o §_o 7._o that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o property_n pag._n 30._o §_o 8._o that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o time_n of_o continuance_n pag._n 32._o chap._n vi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n arise_v from_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1._o that_o the_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n do_v argue_v and_o show_v the_o effect_n pag._n 32._o §_o 2._o the_o first_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n be_v ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n pag._n 33._o §_o 3._o the_o second_o sign_n be_v when_o we_o be_v forgetful_a of_o god_n &_o his_o attribute_n pag._n 33._o §_o 4._o the_o three_o sign_n pride_n and_o selfe-confidence_n pag._n 34._o §_o 5._o the_o four_o sign_n abuse_v of_o prosperity_n pag._n 34._o §_o 6._o the_o five_o sign_n customable_a sin_v pag._n 35._o §_o 7._o the_o sixth_o sign_n abuse_v of_o god_n patience_n and_o impenitency_n pag._n 36._o §_o 8._o the_o seven_o sign_n presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n pag._n 36._o §_o 9_o the_o eight_o sign_n contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n pag._n 36._o §_o 10._o the_o nine_o sign_n hear_v the_o word_n without_o faith_n pag._n 38._o §_o 11._o the_o ten_o sign_n not_o apply_v of_o the_o word_n pag._n 39_o §_o 12._o the_o eleven_o sign_n mis-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n pag._n 39_o §_o 13._o the_o twelve_o sign_n be_v to_o delight_v in_o aflatter_a ministry_n pag._n 39_o chap._n vii_o of_o eight_o other_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n arise_v from_o the_o effect_n and_o other_o argument_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o sign_n be_v not_o to_o profit_v by_o affliction_n on_o other_o pag._n 40._o §_o 2._o second_o such_o as_o be_v inflict_v on_o ourselves_o pag._n 41._o §_o 3._o the_o second_o sign_n be_v to_o have_v no_o desire_n to_o keep_v god_n commandment_n pag._n 43._o §_o 4._o second_o when_o we_o yield_v obedience_n but_o by_o fit_n pag._n 43._o §_o 5._o three_o when_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n but_o some_o part_n only_o pag._n 44._o §_o 6._o four_o when_o our_o obedience_n arise_v not_o from_o spiritual_a cause_n nor_o be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n pag._n 44._o §_o 7._o the_o three_o sign_n delay_v of_o repentance_n pag._n 45._o §_o 8._o the_o four_o sign_n be_v hypocrisy_n pag._n 46._o §_o 9_o the_o five_o be_v to_o fear_v man_n more_o than_o god_n pag._n 46._o §_o 10._o the_o sixth_o sign_n immoderate_a fear_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n pag_n 47._o §_o 11._o the_o seven_o sign_n be_v to_o run_v from_o god_n and_o to_o rest_v on_o inferior_a mean_n in_o danger_n and_o affliction_n pag._n 47._o §_o 12._o the_o eight_o sign_n be_v contempt_n of_o god_n minister_n pag._n 48._o chap._n viii_o of_o such_o reason_n as_o may_v move_v we_o to_o abhor_v carnal_a security_n and_o to_o use_v all_o mean_n either_o to_o prevent_v it_o or_o to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o §_o 1._o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o have_v our_o heart_n wrought_v unto_o the_o hatred_n of_o this_o vice_n pag._n 49._o §_o 2._o that_o christ_n have_v give_v we_o special_a warning_n
it_o so_o may_v i_o true_o say_v of_o these_o my_o labour_n out_o of_o which_o so_o much_o profit_n comfort_n and_o contentment_n have_v accrue_v unto_o myself_o that_o i_o shall_v have_v no_o just_a cause_n to_o repent_v for_o the_o scantness_n of_o my_o reward_n although_o no_o other_o fruit_n shall_v spring_v from_o they_o but_o if_o i_o be_v not_o deceive_v as_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o be_v no_o less_o blind_v in_o judge_v of_o our_o spiritual_a and_o mental_a then_o of_o our_o natural_a and_o corporal_a birth_n these_o my_o present_a labour_n will_v prove_v no_o less_o profitable_a unto_o all_o that_o peruse_v they_o than_o any_o of_o the_o former_a yea_o if_o my_o affection_n corrupt_v my_o judgement_n do_v not_o cause_v i_o to_o look_v upon_o they_o like_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o their_o old_a age_n with_o a_o over-partiall_a eye_n they_o be_v in_o some_o respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o any_o of_o the_o other_o both_o because_o the_o subject_n on_o which_o they_o 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as_o the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n 13_o cap._n iii_o of_o the_o main_a matter_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o that_o it_o must_v be_v frame_v according_a to_o god_n will_v in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n 14_o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o his_o will_n 14_o 2_o that_o not_o god_n secret_a but_o reveal_v will_n must_v be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o life_n and_o action_n 15_o 3_o reason_n prove_v that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o do_v his_o will_n 15_o 4_o of_o the_o special_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v 18_o cap._n four_o of_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o all_o christian_a duty_n ought_v to_o be_v perform_v namely_o with_o fervency_n of_o desire_n a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n 19_o sect._n 1_o that_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n be_v 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prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o have_v their_o beginning_n 25_o 3_o that_o ignorance_n estrange_v we_o from_o god_n and_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n 27_o 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n 28_o 5_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n 29_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o object_n of_o save_v knowledge_n namely_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n his_o word_n and_o work_n 30_o sect._n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o how_o we_o may_v know_v it_o 30_o 2_o who_o this_o god_n be_v and_o how_o he_o may_v be_v describe_v 30_o 3_o of_o god_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n 30_o 4_o of_o god_n primary_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v 31_o 5_o of_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n and_o how_o they_o differ_v from_o those_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n 31_o 6_o what_o god_n secondary_a 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a_o pure_a heart_n 58_o 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 59_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v a_o good_a mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n high_o to_o esteem_v it_o 59_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n 61_o 5_o that_o faith_n be_v a_o chief_a mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 61_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v to_o watch_v over_o they_o 62_o 7_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n 63_o 8_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n 64_o 9_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o examine_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 64_o 10_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o be_v continual_o take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n 65_o cap._n xii_o of_o conscience_n in_o general_a the_o nature_n property_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 65_o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v partly_o be_v know_v by_o 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duty_n nor_o any_o power_n to_o produce_v a_o good_a action_n till_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n and_o give_v 19_o 1._o john_n 4._o 19_o unto_o we_o life_n and_o motion_n and_o final_o without_o faith_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n for_o we_o can_v love_v god_n till_o first_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o love_v we_o and_o without_o love_n there_o can_v be_v no_o obedience_n for_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o 8._o rom._n 13._o 8._o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o the_o want_n of_o love_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o disobedience_n and_o transgression_n but_o when_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n then_o do_v we_o love_v god_n again_o who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o and_o this_o love_n work_v in_o we_o a_o desire_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n both_o by_o hate_v and_o forsake_v that_o which_o he_o hate_v and_o by_o love_v and_o embrace_v that_o which_o he_o love_v and_o command_v so_o that_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o faith_n 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of_o god_n own_o plant_n we_o can_v but_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n for_o as_o a_o evil_a tree_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o can_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n so_o neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n see_v the_o fruit_n always_o follow_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o tree_n and_o as_o man_n do_v not_o gather_v grape_n of_o thorn_n nor_o fig_n of_o thistle_n so_o neither_o crab_n of_o appletree_n nor_o wild_a and_o sour_a grape_n of_o a_o good_a and_o fruitful_a vine_n final_o faith_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o one_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o other_o the_o effect_n which_o have_v such_o mutual_a relation_n that_o they_o argue_v and_o prove_v either_o the_o presence_n or_o absence_n one_o of_o another_o as_o if_o there_o be_v a_o father_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o child_n of_o which_o he_o be_v a_o father_n and_o if_o there_o be_v a_o child_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o father_n of_o who_o he_o be_v a_o child_n if_o there_o be_v a_o sun_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v beam_n spread_v from_o it_o and_o if_o there_o be_v beam_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o sun_n from_o which_o they_o be_v spread_v if_o there_o be_v a_o live_a body_n it_o must_v needs_o move_v and_o breathe_v and_o if_o there_o be_v a_o vital_a breath_n then_o must_v there_o needs_o be_v a_o live_a body_n from_o which_o it_o be_v breathe_v and_o therefore_o as_o we_o may_v conclude_v that_o if_o there_o be_v no_o father_n son_n nor_o body_n there_o can_v be_v no_o child_n beam_n nor_o breath_n so_o where_o there_o be_v no_o faith_n there_o can_v be_v no_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n see_v these_o as_o effect_n do_v arise_v and_o spring_v from_o that_o cause_n and_o contrariwise_o as_o we_o may_v infer_v that_o if_o there_o be_v no_o child_n beam_n or_o breath_n there_o can_v be_v no_o father_n light_n or_o body_n so_o also_o that_o if_o there_o be_v no_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n there_o can_v be_v no_o faith_n but_o only_o some_o show_n and_o shadow_n of_o it_o as_o a_o man_n though_o want_v a_o child_n be_v like_o a_o father_n the_o shadow_n of_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o water_n like_v unto_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o firmament_n and_o a_o dead_a carcase_n like_o a_o live_a body_n nor_o yet_o a_o godly_a life_n 26._o jam._n 2._o 18_o 26._o and_o true_a obedience_n without_o faith_n but_o some_o glorious_a resemblance_n of_o it_o in_o outward_a appearance_n as_o a_o fatherless_a boy_n be_v like_o a_o child_n who_o have_v a_o father_n the_o lightning_n have_v some_o similitude_n of_o the_o beam_n of_o
the_o sun_n and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o wind_n have_v some_o resemblance_n to_o the_o breath_n of_o life_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o all_o those_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o disjoin_v faith_n from_o a_o godly_a life_n where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v perceive_v that_o diverse_a sort_n of_o man_n be_v notable_o deceive_v and_o cozen_v themselves_o of_o their_o own_o salvation_n as_o first_o carnal_a gospeller_n and_o profane_a protestant_n who_o brag_n of_o their_o faith_n as_o be_v strong_a and_o certain_a and_o yet_o live_v in_o all_o impiety_n and_o unrighteousness_n bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o good_a work_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n second_o civil_a worldling_n and_o superstitious_a papist_n who_o please_v themselves_o with_o their_o blind_a devotion_n will-worship_n humane_a invention_n and_o some_o outward_a show_n of_o good_a work_n as_o fasting_n penance_n almesdeed_n hospitality_n and_o such_o like_a do_v think_v god_n also_o please_v with_o they_o and_o will_v reward_v they_o with_o heavenly_a happiness_n when_o as_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o true_a faith_n and_o utter_o ignorant_a of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n to_o perform_v they_o in_o that_o manner_n which_o god_n have_v require_v but_o either_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o or_o else_o do_v they_o according_a to_o their_o own_o meaning_n will_n and_o humane_a invention_n and_o tradition_n three_o such_o as_o be_v touch_v with_o some_o inward_a guilt_n of_o conscience_n for_o their_o sin_n through_o some_o affliction_n or_o upon_o the_o hear_n of_o some_o powerful_a sermon_n do_v somewhat_o grieve_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o so_o betake_v themselves_o at_o least_o in_o many_o thing_n to_o a_o new_a course_n of_o life_n the_o which_o their_o sorrow_n accompany_v with_o this_o reformation_n they_o think_v please_v to_o god_n and_o sufficient_a to_o secure_v they_o of_o their_o salvation_n though_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n and_o do_v these_o duty_n not_o out_o of_o love_n towards_o god_n follow_v their_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o they_o but_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o servile_a fear_n either_o of_o temporal_a punishment_n or_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o let_v they_o all_o know_v that_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n which_o never_o go_v asunder_o for_o as_o well_o may_v we_o part_v the_o heat_n from_o the_o fire_n the_o light_n from_o the_o sun_n and_o make_v a_o good_a tree_n retain_v still_o its_o nature_n barren_a of_o fruit_n as_o separate_v true_a faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n one_o from_o another_o and_o therefore_o that_o the_o strong_a faith_n of_o carnal_a protestant_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o fruitless_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n that_o the_o devotion_n and_o good_a work_n of_o civil_a worldling_n and_o ignorant_a papist_n be_v blind_a superstition_n will-worship_n and_o glorious_a sin_n like_o tree_n that_o have_v no_o root_n and_o fair_a building_n that_o have_v no_o foundation_n and_o that_o the_o sudden_a flood_n of_o sorrow_n raise_v by_o some_o tempest_n of_o conscience_n or_o storm_n of_o affliction_n and_o spring_v not_o from_o the_o fountain_n of_o faith_n be_v but_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o cause_v death_n which_o common_o last_v but_o a_o while_n and_o when_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o be_v remoove_v do_v easy_o give_v place_n to_o the_o contrary_a extreme_a of_o worldly_a rejoice_v and_o carnal_a liberty_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o a_o general_a faith_n now_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o it_o be_v either_o general_a or_o special_a the_o general_a faith_n be_v a_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n by_o which_o we_o believe_v and_o give_v firm_a assent_n to_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n as_o true_a and_o certain_a it_o be_v call_v general_a because_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v general_a even_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o every_o part_n of_o it_o and_o but_o a_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n because_o it_o may_v be_v in_o the_o reprobate_a as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o elect_a see_v it_o appli_v not_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n for_o our_o justification_n for_o by_o this_o faith_n ahab_n believe_v and_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n threaten_n outward_o humble_v himself_o and_o so_o adiourn_v his_o punishment_n and_o the_o ninevite_n believe_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o jonas_n repent_v as_o they_o believe_v that_o be_v after_o a_o general_a and_o legal_a manner_n out_o of_o fear_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o those_o heavy_a judgement_n which_o be_v threaten_v and_o so_o escape_v they_o yet_o this_o faith_n be_v more_o than_o a_o doubtful_a opinion_n see_v it_o firm_o assent_v to_o the_o whole_a truth_n and_o be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o natural_a knowledge_n and_o persuasion_n ground_v upon_o the_o evidence_n of_o sense_n and_o reason_n see_v it_o rest_v upon_o the_o sole_a authority_n of_o god_n infallible_a truth_n and_o consequent_o be_v more_o firm_a and_o undoubted_a 19_o 2._o pet._n 1._o 19_o because_o sense_n and_o reason_n may_v be_v deceive_v but_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n can_v never_o fail_v again_o though_o it_o be_v not_o a_o sanctify_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o it_o be_v more_o proper_o than_o the_o other_o a_o gift_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n and_o necessary_a unto_o justify_v faith_n as_o be_v a_o degree_n lead_v to_o it_o as_o also_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v it_o be_v require_v that_o not_o only_o all_o we_o do_v be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o scripture_n but_o also_o that_o we_o believe_v and_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o be_v agreeable_a for_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v in_o doubt_v whether_o it_o please_v god_n or_o no_o and_o have_v not_o this_o warrant_n of_o faith_n to_o make_v we_o confident_a it_o be_v though_o material_o a_o good_a action_n yet_o formal_o no_o better_o than_o sin_n in_o god_n sight_n 23._o rom._n 14._o 23._o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o justify_v faith_n what_o it_o be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o thing_n require_v unto_o it_o the_o special_a faith_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v a_o sanctify_a grace_n infuse_v by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o do_v firm_o and_o effectual_o believe_v and_o assent_v unto_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n especial_o those_o which_o offer_v christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n unto_o we_o and_o also_o they_o particular_o unto_o ourselves_o with_o assurance_n that_o they_o all_o do_v belong_v unto_o we_o and_o so_o rest_v whole_o upon_o they_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v four_o thing_n require_v unto_o justify_v faith_n first_o knowledge_n of_o god_n word_n especial_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o all_o that_o will_v receive_v he_o as_o their_o saviour_n and_o rest_n upon_o he_o for_o their_o salvation_n for_o first_o we_o must_v know_v the_o promise_n before_o we_o can_v believe_v they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n how_o shall_v they_o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o 17._o rom._n 10._o 14_o 17._o have_v not_o hear_v namely_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o as_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v so_o this_o hear_n be_v only_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n second_o assent_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o scripture_n especial_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o after_o that_o our_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n by_o which_o be_v reveal_v unto_o we_o first_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o that_o we_o can_v by_o ourselves_o nor_o the_o help_n of_o any_o 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so_o much_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o clear_a evidence_n hereof_o in_o itself_o or_o the_o forciblenesse_n of_o the_o argument_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o convince_v and_o persuade_v natural_a reason_n as_o in_o regard_n of_o god_n authority_n who_o be_v most_o infallible_a in_o his_o truth_n infinite_a in_o his_o goodness_n and_o almighty_a to_o perform_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v promise_v which_o assent_n be_v effectual_a in_o we_o do_v work_n in_o our_o understanding_n a_o persuasion_n that_o our_o sin_n though_o in_o themselves_o heinous_a yet_o compare_v with_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v pardonable_a in_o our_o judgement_n a_o precious_a and_o high_a esteem_n of_o these_o mercy_n and_o merit_n above_o all_o worldly_a thing_n in_o our_o heart_n a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_a desire_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o they_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o our_o will_n a_o firm_a resolution_n to_o renounce_v all_o other_o mean_n and_o to_o rest_v whole_o upon_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o in_o our_o action_n a_o careful_a endeavour_n to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n and_o among_o the_o rest_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o so_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o from_o who_o we_o expect_v so_o great_a grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v a_o apprehension_n and_o application_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o infinite_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n unto_o ourselves_o in_o particular_a which_o be_v the_o form_n and_o very_a life_n of_o faith_n and_o make_v the_o thing_n thus_o apply_v useful_a and_o effectual_a for_o our_o justification_n and_o without_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o more_o benefit_n by_o they_o than_o a_o man_n have_v by_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n and_o cordial_a medicine_n not_o apply_v and_o take_v or_o by_o warm_a clothes_n which_o be_v not_o put_v on_o the_o last_o thing_n require_v be_v affiance_n and_o confidence_n when_o as_o know_v assent_v unto_o and_o apply_v god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n unto_o ourselves_o we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o they_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o after_o illumination_n there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o manner_n how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o us._n so_o that_o after_o illumination_n there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o faith_n the_o first_o be_v a_o effectual_a assent_n to_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o in_o our_o will_n a_o resolution_n to_o cast_v ourselves_o upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n by_o which_o 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give_v christ_n to_o redeem_v we_o by_o his_o death_n will_v not_o when_o he_o have_v buy_v we_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o price_n suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v if_o we_o apply_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n by_o faith_n when_o as_o a_o free_a gift_n he_o offer_v he_o unto_o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n which_o cause_v he_o to_o delight_n not_o in_o death_n and_o destruction_n but_o the_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n the_o which_o his_o mercy_n be_v above_o all_o 11._o rom._n 5._o 10._o ezek._n 33._o 11._o his_o work_n and_o infinite_o great_a than_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v free_o offer_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o receive_v it_o if_o we_o do_v not_o reject_v it_o by_o unbelief_n three_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o god_n immutable_a and_o infallible_a truth_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v they_o four_o upon_o the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n 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and_o more_o acquaint_v with_o god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o supper_n and_o meditation_n for_o hereby_o our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n be_v increase_v and_o the_o better_a we_o know_v he_o the_o more_o firm_o will_v we_o trust_v and_o believe_v in_o he_o taste_v hereby_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o the_o infallibility_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o truth_n four_o we_o attain_v unto_o certain_a and_o full_a assurance_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o by_o our_o often_o testify_v and_o approve_v of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o our_o care_n to_o keep_v all_o his_o commandment_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o name_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o holy_a conversation_n shine_v before_o man_n see_v we_o can_v not_o possible_o love_v 1._o 1_o john_n 4._o 19_o jer._n 31._o 3._o john_n 13._o 1._o he_o if_o he_o have_v not_o love_v we_o first_o and_o who_o he_o love_v to_o the_o end_n he_o love_v they_o final_o we_o attain_v unto_o it_o by_o continual_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o good_a work_n and_o by_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o christian_a duty_n and_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o as_o faith_n justify_v we_o by_o apply_v christ_n righteousness_n do_v cause_n a_o good_a conscience_n after_o we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n so_o when_o we_o keep_v our_o conscience_n purge_v with_o christ_n blood_n clear_a and_o unspotted_a of_o any_o know_v willing_a and_o gross_a sin_n it_o do_v marvellous_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n see_v we_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o therefore_o assure_o he_o will_v be_v at_o peace_n with_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n 21._o 1._o john_n 3._o 21._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o that_o special_a faith_n whereby_o 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in_o themselves_o effectual_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o purification_n for_o as_o the_o pool_n of_o bethesda_n have_v 5._o joh._n 5._o by_o the_o move_n of_o the_o angel_n virtue_n in_o it_o to_o cure_v disease_n but_o yet_o do_v good_a to_o none_o but_o those_o only_o which_o be_v put_v into_o it_o so_o though_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v sufficient_a to_o cure_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v it_o clean_o yet_o it_o be_v of_o no_o efficacy_n unto_o any_o save_v those_o who_o be_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dip_v and_o wash_v in_o it_o see_v like_o the_o poor_a lame_a cripple_n we_o be_v natural_o impotent_a and_o can_v make_v any_o use_n of_o these_o mean_n of_o our_o recovery_n unless_o we_o be_v assist_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o purification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n to_o this_o end_n the_o which_o we_o may_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n his_o death_n 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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that_o sin_n most_o which_o he_o do_v most_o commit_v because_o like_o a_o rebel_n it_o war_v against_o the_o law_n 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o of_o his_o mind_n and_o make_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o three_o sign_n be_v our_o careful_a avoid_v all_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o spiritual_a pollution_n for_o as_o he_o that_o have_v filthy_a hand_n care_v not_o to_o handle_v filthy_a thing_n but_o when_o they_o be_v wash_v clean_o will_v not_o willing_o touch_v that_o which_o will_v defile_v they_o so_o a_o impure_a heart_n shun_v not_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o impurity_n because_o they_o can_v make_v it_o worse_o than_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o quality_n though_o they_o may_v increase_v the_o pollution_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n yea_o rather_o be_v like_o filthy_a hog_n natural_o incline_v unto_o filthiness_n they_o seek_v the_o occasion_n of_o more_o uncleanness_n and_o purposely_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o sink_n and_o puddle_n of_o sin_n as_o often_o as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n of_o satisfy_v their_o carnal_a lust_n more_o especial_o he_o that_o have_v a_o pure_a heart_n delight_v in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a by_o who_o christian_a conversation_n his_o purity_n and_o sanctification_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o can_v endure_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a no_o not_o when_o like_o filthy_a dog_n they_o fawn_v upon_o he_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n be_v of_o a_o infectious_a and_o spread_a nature_n that_o he_o who_o touch_v pitch_n shall_v be_v defile_v with_o it_o and_o that_o worldly_a man_n most_o defile_v when_o they_o most_o fawn_v and_o do_v we_o least_o hurt_v when_o they_o be_v far_a from_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n for_o the_o tree_n be_v know_v by_o the_o fruit_n and_o the_o fountain_n by_o the_o 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o stream_n that_o flow_v from_o it_o whether_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n for_o a_o good_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o evil_a tree_n good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n if_o therefore_o the_o fruit_n we_o bear_v be_v pure_a and_o holy_a it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o sanctify_v if_o the_o stream_n be_v clear_a and_o sweet_a such_o also_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o if_o the_o coin_n we_o outward_o spend_v and_o use_v in_o our_o christian_a trade_v one_o with_o another_o be_v currant_n of_o pure_a metal_n and_o the_o right_a stamp_n then_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o our_o
no_o contentment_n in_o their_o great_a abundance_n but_o like_o sweet_a drink_v increase_v thirst_n and_o as_o fuel_n put_v into_o the_o fire_n inflame_v the_o heat_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n or_o if_o they_o give_v some_o seem_a content_n in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n yet_o how_o little_a pleasure_n do_v we_o take_v in_o they_o upon_o our_o sick_a bed_n though_o they_o have_v some_o taste_n unto_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n in_o the_o time_n of_o life_n and_o strength_n yet_o what_o a_o after_o tang_n leave_v they_o at_o part_v and_o how_o little_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n bring_v they_o against_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n and_o the_o dreadful_a apprehension_n of_o approach_a judgement_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o reason_n which_o be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n the_o three_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n see_v without_o it_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o any_o spiritual_a benefit_n neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o it_o be_v the_o end_n which_o god_n have_v propose_v unto_o 4._o ephe._n 1._o 4._o they_o all_o unto_o which_o he_o most_o certain_o attain_v if_o we_o ever_o attain_v unto_o they_o see_v he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n can_v never_o fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o propound_v to_o his_o action_n now_o the_o lord_n have_v choose_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o 22._o luke_n 1._o 74._o col._n 1._o 22._o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n we_o be_v reconcile_v by_o christ_n in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n that_o he_o may_v present_v we_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a in_o god_n sight_n he_o have_v adopt_v we_o for_o his_o child_n that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a as_o he_o be_v holy_a he_o have_v justify_v and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n that_o be_v free_v from_o 18._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o mat._n 5._o 45._o rom._n 6._o 18._o sin_n we_o may_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o without_o this_o holiness_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v redeem_v reconcile_a adopt_a or_o justify_v and_o consequent_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o though_o it_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o happiness_n yet_o it_o be_v the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o in_o which_o if_o we_o walk_v not_o we_o shall_v never_o come_v into_o that_o place_n of_o blessedness_n for_o without_o holiness_n none_o shall_v see_v the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o §._o sect._n 5_o the_o four_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n unto_o these_o reason_n we_o may_v add_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v notable_a inducement_n to_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o piety_n for_o what_o great_a encouragement_n can_v we_o have_v to_o make_v we_o zealous_a and_o cheerful_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n then_o to_o consider_v how_o gracious_a and_o good_a god_n have_v be_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n redemption_n and_o continual_a preservation_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o son_n and_o pardon_v our_o sin_n in_o free_v we_o out_o of_o the_o cruel_a bondage_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o in_o multiply_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o both_o in_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a thing_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o this_o purpose_n i_o beseech_v you_o therefore_o brethren_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o you_o present_v your_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a 1._o rom._n 21._o 1._o to_o god_n which_o be_v your_o reasonable_a service_n and_o as_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n present_a favour_n ought_v to_o make_v we_o forward_o in_o his_o service_n so_o also_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o gracious_a promise_n concern_v better_a and_o more_o excellent_a thing_n in_o time_n to_o come_v even_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o his_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o this_o reason_n also_o the_o apostle_n use_v to_o this_o end_n have_v therefore_o these_o promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_v our_o holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n final_o the_o consideration_n of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n shall_v persuade_v we_o unto_o holiness_n when_o as_o the_o heaven_n be_v on_o fire_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v and_o pass_v away_o with_o a_o noise_n the_o element_n melt_v with_o fervent_a heat_n and_o the_o earth_n with_o all_o the_o work_v thereof_o shall_v be_v burn_v up_o for_o then_o only_o they_o shall_v be_v happy_a who_o have_v be_v holy_a and_o reign_v with_o god_n in_o glory_n who_o have_v faithful_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n peter_n reason_v see_v then_o say_v he_o that_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v what_o manner_n of_o person_n ought_v you_o to_o be_v in_o all_o holy_a conversation_n and_o godliness_n but_o i_o shall_v 11._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 11._o have_v hereafter_o occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o full_o of_o this_o point_n when_o i_o come_v to_o show_v the_o manifold_a reason_n and_o motive_n which_o may_v induce_v and_o persuade_v we_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o therefore_o for_o the_o present_a i_o will_v content_v myself_o thus_o brief_o to_o have_v touch_v they_o refer_v the_o reader_n for_o his_o more_o full_a satisfaction_n to_o the_o follow_a discourse_n cap._n iii_o of_o our_o adhere_n and_o cleave_v unto_o god_n with_o the_o full_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n we_o have_v speak_v of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o speak_v brief_o of_o the_o particular_a precept_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v have_v no_o other_o god_n before_o i_o or_o before_o my_o face_n the_o main_a scope_n and_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o worship_n jehovah_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n in_o trinity_n of_o person_n and_o unity_n of_o essence_n and_o no_o other_o god_n beside_o he_o for_o to_o have_v god_n be_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n all-sufficient_a incomprehensible_a omnipotent_a immutable_a eternal_a just_a merciful_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o adhere_v and_o clean_o unto_o he_o with_o faith_n affiance_n hope_v love_n zeal_n who_o we_o know_v to_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o supreme_a cause_n of_o all_o our_o happiness_n in_o our_o will_n with_o all_o earnest_a desire_n and_o constant_a resolution_n to_o serve_v and_o obey_v he_o in_o all_o his_o commandment_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n who_o we_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v the_o chief_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o so_o infinite_o good_a &_o gracious_a unto_o we_o and_o with_o our_o body_n action_n and_o endeavour_n to_o worship_n and_o serve_v he_o alone_o with_o all_o our_o might_n and_o strength_n so_o that_o the_o true_a save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o obedience_n as_o we_o have_v show_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v embrace_v any_o virtue_n or_o perform_v any_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v in_o the_o first_o place_n labour_n to_o have_v our_o mind_n enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n without_o which_o our_o devotion_n will_v be_v no_o better_o than_o superstition_n and_o all_o our_o endeavour_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n mere_a will-worship_n and_o idolatry_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o idolater_n who_o in_o stead_n of_o worship_v the_o only_a true_a god_n worship_n stock_n stone_n and_o image_n saint_n and_o angel_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v god_n will_v in_o their_o devotion_n do_v their_o own_o will_n and_o therefore_o tire_v themselves_o and_o spend_v all_o their_o strength_n in_o vain_a §._o sect._n 2_o of_o adhere_v to_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o but_o of_o this_o knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o
be_v in_o adversity_n we_o be_v not_o to_o contemn_v or_o to_o be_v hard-hearted_a towards_o they_o much_o less_o to_o rejoice_v at_o their_o evil_n and_o misery_n but_o to_o take_v 36._o take_v luk._n 7._o 13._o rom._n 12._o 15._o luk_n 6._o 36._o pity_n and_o compassion_n on_o they_o and_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n to_o show_v mercy_n unto_o they_o unto_o these_o virtue_n and_o duty_n we_o may_v add_v 6._o add_v pro._n 18._o 24._o deut._n 13._o 6._o christian_a friendship_n in_o the_o lord_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v sincere_a and_o constant_a 35._o constant_a luk._n 6._o 35._o christian_a charity_n whereby_o we_o love_v our_o enemy_n for_o the_o lord_n sake_n 24._o sake_n eph._n 4._o 27._o mat._n 23._o 24._o placablenesse_n and_o desire_n of_o reconciliation_n abstayn_v from_o all_o enmity_n open_a hostility_n and_o secret_a grudge_n 9_o grudge_n pro._n 6._o 1â—_n 19_o &_o 17._o 9_o a_o desire_n and_o forwardness_n to_o preserve_v friendship_n between_o other_o and_o to_o restore_v it_o be_v dissolve_v by_o make_v peace_n and_o amity_n towards_o those_o which_o be_v under_o our_o power_n we_o must_v abstain_v from_o all_o 17._o all_o pro._n 12._o 10._o &_o 11._o 17._o cruelty_n back_v either_o with_o our_o authority_n or_o might_n and_o use_v all_o 12._o all_o jude_n v._n 22._o 23._o tit._n 3._o 2._o pro_fw-la 17._o 14._o gen._n 13._o 8._o mat._n 17._o 26._o rom._n 12._o 13._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 9_o heb._n 13._o 2._o gen._n 4._o 6._o 1._o sam._n 18._o 9_o mat._n 27._o 39_o psal_n 37._o 12._o clemency_n towards_o they_o as_o much_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o their_o good_a and_o contrariwise_o from_o indulgence_n and_o fond_a cocker_a not_o bear_v with_o their_o sin_n for_o foolish_a love_n to_o the_o party_n but_o use_v due_a and_o necessary_a severity_n when_o vice_n can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v reform_v and_o amend_v unto_o those_o who_o dwell_v in_o the_o same_o society_n we_o be_v to_o use_v concord_n and_o peaceablenesse_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v resist_v the_o beginning_n of_o contention_n take_v away_o the_o occasion_n and_o sometime_o depart_v from_o our_o own_o right_n to_o preserve_v or_o redeem_v peace_n and_o towards_o stranger_n our_o duty_n be_v to_o use_v good_a hospitality_n especial_o to_o the_o poor_a and_o harbourlesse_a final_o as_o we_o be_v to_o preserve_v our_o neighbour_n person_n and_o life_n by_o perform_v all_o these_o inward_a duty_n unto_o they_o so_o be_v we_o to_o show_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o they_o in_o our_o countenance_n eye_n gesture_z and_o voice_n which_o must_v be_v so_o mild_a sweet_a and_o gracious_a that_o they_o promise_v to_o the_o beholder_n and_o hearer_n nothing_o but_o humanity_n brotherly_a love_n and_o good_a will_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o outward_a duty_n here_o require_v respect_v the_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n the_o outward_a duty_n tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 13._o psal_n 34_o 12_o 13._o pro._n 12._o 18._o pro._n 17._o 19_o mat._n 5._o 22._o eph._n 6_o 9_o phil._n 2._o 14._o gal._n 4._o 29._o rom._n 12._o 14._o levit._fw-la 19_o 16._o ezech._n 22._o 9_o pro._n 25._o 23._o psal_n 82._o 4._o job_n 29._o 12._o mat._n 27._o 24._o pro._n 24._o 11_o 12._o exod._n 21._o 33._o deut._n 22._o 8._o tit._n 3._o 2._o mat._n 26._o 52._o exod._n 21._o 24._o levit._fw-la 24._o 19_o tit._n 1._o 7._o ps_n 26._o 6._o gen._n 9_o 6._o num._n 35._o 33._o apoc._n 22_o 15._o heb._n 13._o 16._o gal._n 6._o 10._o &_o 5._o 22._o rom._n 12._o 13._o person_n and_o life_n respect_v our_o word_n or_o deed_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o former_a there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o have_v a_o peaceable_a tongue_n which_o speak_v all_o good_a and_o no_o evil_a to_o and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n unto_o they_o we_o must_v use_v love_v and_o courteous_a speech_n and_o abstain_v from_o all_o brawl_a and_o scold_v rail_a and_o revile_v scoff_a and_o scorn_v unchristian_a menacing_n towards_o inferior_n and_o murmur_v towards_o superior_n and_o curse_n and_o imprecation_n towards_o any_o man_n and_o of_o they_o we_o must_v not_o behind_o their_o back_n use_v tale-bearing_a and_o slander_v nor_o lend_v our_o ear_n to_o those_o who_o offer_v these_o wrong_n unto_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o deed_n all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n must_v tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n and_o defence_n of_o our_o neighbour_n life_n and_o person_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o immortal_a soul_n which_o ought_v as_o it_o be_v most_o precious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o be_v most_o dear_a unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v omit_v no_o duty_n which_o may_v defend_v and_o preserve_v the_o life_n and_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n when_o we_o can_v and_o may_v lawful_o perform_v it_o we_o must_v not_o by_o our_o negligence_n leave_v any_o thing_n undo_v nor_o by_o our_o wilfulness_n do_v any_o thing_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v endanger_v neither_o must_v we_o commit_v any_o act_n which_o tend_v to_o his_o hurt_n and_o hazard_v but_o we_o must_v 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their_o life_n in_o cheer_v and_o comfort_v they_o by_o our_o sweet_a and_o christian_a conversation_n and_o not_o unjust_o offer_v unto_o they_o any_o occasion_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v vex_v and_o grieve_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o latter_a we_o be_v not_o to_o hinder_v by_o any_o mean_v the_o salvation_n of_o other_o nor_o to_o be_v any_o way_n a_o offence_n unto_o they_o neglect_v their_o salvation_n as_o though_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n not_o belong_v to_o we_o but_o contrariwise_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v win_v to_o christ_n edify_v in_o their_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o further_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o will_v bring_v they_o to_o everlasting_a happiness_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v not_o commit_v any_o act_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v scandalous_a unto_o another_o and_o a_o cause_n of_o his_o sin_n either_o by_o 25._o by_o 1._o kin._n 21._o 7_o 25._o provocation_n 23._o provocation_n 2._o sam._n 16._o 21._o mat._n 16._o 23._o evil_a counsel_n or_o 15._o or_o rom._n 14._o 15._o bad_a example_n but_o contrariwise_o perform_v cheerful_o all_o duty_n belong_v to_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n 19_o saint_n rom._n 1._o 11_o 12._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 11_o 14._o jam._n 1._o 19_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n as_o mutual_a 10._o mutual_a heb._n 10._o observation_n one_o of_o another_o 3._o another_o dan._n 12._o 3._o instruct_v the_o ignorant_a confute_v convince_a and_o reclaim_v he_o that_o err_v that_o he_o may_v be_v sound_a in_o the_o faith_n admonish_v and_o 13._o and_o heb_fw-mi 3._o 12_o 13._o exhort_v the_o negligent_a and_o backward_a 1._o backward_a levit._fw-la 19_o 17._o gal._n 6._o 1._o reprove_v those_o that_o offend_v 14._o offend_v 1._o thes_n 5._o 14._o comfort_v the_o comfortless_a and_o 12._o and_o mat._n 5._o 16._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 12._o shine_v before_o all_o in_o the_o light_n of_o a_o good_a life_n and_o holy_a example_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o duty_n belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n beside_o which_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o require_v in_o this_o commandment_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v to_o ourselves_o for_o the_o good_a preservation_n and_o defence_n of_o our_o person_n and_o life_n and_o especial_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o body_n and_o life_n here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o use_v all_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n 22._o mat._n 6._o 1._o pro._n 17._o 22._o eccl._n 3._o 22._o whereby_o our_o health_n may_v be_v preserve_v as_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o diet_n moderate_a sleep_n and_o labour_n honest_a and_o moderate_a recreation_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n cheerfulness_n and_o honest_a joy_n rejoice_v in_o the_o fruition_n
and_o body_n in_o purity_n and_o honour_n free_a from_o the_o pollution_n of_o any_o sin_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v daily_o with_o all_o conscionable_a care_n keep_v a_o diligent_a and_o straight_o watch_v over_o all_o our_o work_n and_o way_n but_o especial_o over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o overtake_v with_o 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o any_o love_n or_o like_n of_o sin_n but_o constant_o repel_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o allurement_n of_o it_o when_o they_o present_v themselves_o unto_o we_o especial_o we_o must_v have_v a_o eye_n to_o our_o natural_a infirmity_n and_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o being_n 4._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 4._o most_o prone_a we_o be_v most_o easy_o overtake_v of_o they_o yea_o we_o must_v in_o this_o watch_n careful_o avoid_v not_o only_o the_o sin_n themselves_o but_o also_o all_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v draw_v we_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o they_o especial_o the_o familiar_a society_n of_o wicked_a man_n who_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o corrupt_v and_o infect_v we_o with_o their_o persuasion_n and_o evil_a example_n final_o we_o must_v daily_o resolve_v and_o endeavour_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v all_o sin_n but_o also_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o perform_v all_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n according_a to_o all_o good_a occasion_n and_o opportunity_n which_o in_o the_o whole_a day_n or_o any_o part_n thereof_o shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o we_o and_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n to_o please_v the_o lord_n by_o yield_v cheerful_a obedience_n unto_o his_o holy_a will_n especial_o our_o care_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v to_o perfect_v those_o grace_n in_o which_o we_o find_v ourselves_o most_o defective_a and_o with_o extraordinary_a diligence_n to_o practice_v those_o duty_n towards_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o which_o our_o conscience_n tell_v we_o we_o have_v former_o most_o neglect_v and_o unto_o which_o we_o 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repentance_n and_o so_o heal_v the_o sore_n of_o sin_n while_o the_o wound_n be_v green_a with_o much_o great_a ease_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o fester_v and_o rankle_v to_o our_o great_a pain_n and_o danger_n three_o we_o shall_v much_o abate_v the_o violence_n of_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n when_o as_o though_o they_o with_o much_o labour_n put_v we_o to_o a_o foil_n yet_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a no_o not_o for_o one_o day_n to_o keep_v their_o hold_n and_o rule_v over_o we_o and_o who_o will_v take_v any_o great_a pain_n to_o so_o little_a purpose_n or_o swallow_v down_o that_o potion_n with_o any_o pleasure_n which_o he_o must_v be_v force_v to_o cast_v up_o so_o quick_o with_o much_o grief_n or_o embrace_v that_o sin_n with_o any_o great_a delight_n which_o within_o a_o few_o hour_n shall_v be_v pluck_v from_o he_o with_o a_o holy_a violence_n and_o indignation_n or_o offend_v so_o good_a a_o god_n or_o hazard_v a_o precious_a soul_n or_o disturb_v the_o sweet_a peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o the_o fruition_n of_o a_o sinful_a pleasure_n so_o vain_a so_o momentany_a four_o though_o through_o infirmity_n we_o sometime_o fall_v yet_o shall_v we_o hereby_o be_v preserve_v from_o sleep_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o from_o be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n and_o though_o through_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n we_o slumber_n 13._o heb._n 3._o 13._o with_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n yet_o shall_v we_o not_o fall_v into_o a_o dead_a sleep_n but_o say_v with_o she_o i_o sleep_v but_o my_o heart_n wake_v five_o we_o shall_v hereby_o preserve_v 3._o cant._n 5._o 3._o our_o conscience_n tender_a so_o as_o they_o will_v give_v we_o warning_n when_o sin_n make_v the_o least_o appearance_n and_o our_o heart_n pure_a and_o soft_a so_o as_o they_o will_v easy_o relent_v with_o the_o least_o touch_n six_o we_o shall_v make_v the_o practice_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n easy_a and_o familiar_a and_o christ_n yoke_n light_n when_o as_o we_o be_v accustom_v to_o bear_v it_o every_o day_n seventh_o we_o shall_v either_o altogether_o keep_v it_o from_o enter_v into_o our_o heart_n or_o at_o least_o from_o hold_v possession_n by_o plead_v custom_n and_o prescription_n eight_o we_o shall_v preserve_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o a_o holy_a communion_n with_o he_o and_o the_o peace_n also_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o cause_n of_o inward_a jar_n we_o shall_v compound_v and_o take_v they_o up_o before_o we_o sleep_v nine_o we_o shall_v go_v to_o rest_v secure_o when_o as_o we_o go_v to_o bed_v with_o our_o quietus_n est_fw-la and_o sleep_v quiet_o 8._o psal_n 4._o 8._o when_o we_o have_v our_o pardon_n under_o our_o pillow_n final_o we_o shall_v always_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o approach_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o keep_v always_o our_o account_n ready_o make_v and_o though_o with_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n we_o sometime_o slumber_v and_o sleep_v as_o well_o as_o the_o foolish_a yet_o have_v our_o oil_n in_o our_o lamp_n we_o shall_v be_v ready_a to_o rise_v at_o the_o first_o call_v to_o enter_v with_o our_o bridegroom_n into_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n and_o communicate_v with_o he_o in_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n cap._n iii_o of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o renew_v of_o our_o faith_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v very_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v of_o our_o repentance_n we_o must_v add_v also_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v no_o less_o necessary_a than_o the_o other_o for_o as_o the_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n of_o our_o body_n soon_o faint_v and_o decay_v if_o they_o be_v not_o often_o and_o daily_o nourish_v with_o those_o element_n whereof_o they_o be_v make_v and_o compose_v so_o will_v the_o strength_n of_o faith_n be_v weaken_v and_o abate_v if_o it_o be_v not_o daily_o sustain_v and_o refresh_v with_o 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refresh_v and_o renew_v so_o be_v there_o also_o outward_a cause_n which_o shake_v and_o weaken_v it_o if_o it_o be_v not_o due_o &_o even_o daily_o nourish_v for_o we_o daily_a wound_n and_o weaken_v it_o with_o our_o sin_n whilst_o our_o inward_a guilt_n abate_v our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o confidence_n in_o his_o favour_n by_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n our_o great_a unworthines_n of_o his_o least_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o we_o have_v need_v to_o renew_v daily_o our_o faith_n as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n by_o lay_v hold_n on_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n shall_v not_o stop_v the_o course_n of_o god_n mercy_n because_o their_o current_n be_v free_a and_o if_o the_o stream_n be_v not_o dam_v up_o as_o it_o be_v in_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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though_o we_o be_v unable_a to_o make_v use_n of_o the_o other_o notwithstanding_o those_o other_o help_n by_o bring_v the_o point_n in_o hand_n through_o all_o the_o common_a place_n of_o invention_n especial_o these_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n be_v join_v with_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v neglect_v because_o they_o will_v much_o further_o we_o in_o our_o orderly_a proceed_n and_o for_o the_o amplify_a and_o enlarge_n clear_n and_o prove_v the_o point_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v and_o furnish_v we_o with_o variety_n of_o matter_n yet_o here_o too_o much_o curiosity_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v in_o bring_v every_o point_n through_o every_o head_n or_o common_a place_n of_o invention_n because_o every_o theme_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v will_v not_o admit_v such_o consideration_n as_o god_n infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n and_o far_o above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a reason_n can_v in_o our_o meditation_n of_o he_o 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strict_o to_o find_v out_o all_o which_o will_v rather_o distract_v than_o help_v we_o in_o this_o exercise_n but_o chief_o aim_v in_o all_o this_o discourse_n of_o our_o understanding_n at_o the_o right_a use_n and_o main_a end_n of_o it_o which_o be_v not_o curious_o to_o play_v the_o artist_n but_o to_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o a_o religious_a exercise_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o devotion_n our_o enrich_n with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n when_o we_o find_v any_o difficulty_n in_o our_o invention_n or_o stop_v in_o our_o way_n we_o must_v pass_v by_o it_o and_o think_v on_o that_o which_o be_v next_o and_o more_o easy_a to_o be_v find_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o be_v in_o our_o meditation_n chief_o to_o respect_v our_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n our_o life_n and_o action_n and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o proceed_v in_o the_o first_o part_n of_o meditation_n which_o respect_v the_o discourse_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n the_o second_o part_n respect_v the_o practic_a faculty_n the_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n the_o life_n and_o action_n unto_o which_o in_o this_o exercise_n we_o be_v to_o have_v chief_a regard_n that_o they_o may_v thereby_o be_v sanctify_v and_o nourish_v in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o do_v by_o the_o former_a mean_n provide_v plenty_n of_o spiritual_a food_n fit_a for_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n unless_o we_o also_o feed_v upon_o it_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o they_o for_o their_o special_a use_n it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o prepare_v abundant_a mean_n and_o matter_n for_o our_o spiritual_a good_a unless_o we_o fit_v and_o apply_v they_o to_o those_o end_n and_o use_n for_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 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that_o worldly_a persecution_n can_v great_o hurt_v us._n three_o let_v we_o encourage_v ourselves_o against_o these_o persecution_n because_o they_o can_v great_o hurt_v we_o for_o first_o they_o be_v either_o light_n and_o easy_a if_o they_o be_v long_o and_o tedious_a or_o short_a and_o momentany_a if_o they_o be_v sharp_a and_o grievous_a for_o god_n have_v gracious_o so_o compose_v and_o frame_v our_o nature_n that_o their_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n can_v hold_v out_o to_o bear_v any_o heavy_a burden_n and_o have_v make_v they_o mortal_a and_o of_o such_o short_a continuance_n that_o their_o affliction_n and_o grievance_n must_v needs_o be_v short_a and_o momentany_a second_o the_o great_a persecution_n which_o rage_n and_o malice_n can_v raise_v against_o we_o can_v but_o reach_v unto_o the_o body_n and_o only_o extend_v to_o the_o time_n of_o this_o life_n but_o can_v at_o all_o hurt_n the_o soul_n nor_o hinder_v our_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n incourage_v we_o against_o these_o persecution_n fear_v not_o they_o which_o kill_v the_o body_n but_o be_v not_o able_a to_o kill_v the_o soul_n but_o 28._o mat._n 10._o 28._o rather_o fear_v he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o hell_n three_o these_o persecution_n can_v much_o hurt_v we_o because_o our_o gracious_a god_n keep_v and_o preserve_v we_o so_o as_o we_o can_v faint_v and_o fall_v and_o pull_v out_o their_o sting_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o give_v unto_o we_o any_o mortal_a wound_n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v let_v they_o that_o suffer_v according_a 19_o 1._o pet._n 4._o 19_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n commit_v the_o keep_n of_o their_o soul_n to_o he_o in_o well-doing_n as_o unto_o a_o faithful_a
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only_o hold_v it_o at_o the_o landlord_n pleasure_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v have_v riches_n and_o treasure_n which_o 20._o mat._n 6._o 19_o 20._o can_v rust_v with_o canker_n nor_o we_o be_v rob_v of_o they_o by_o thief_n there_o be_v honour_n subject_a to_o no_o blemish_n of_o disgrace_n and_o pleasure_n for_o evermore_o in_o all_o which_o respect_v let_v the_o righteous_a be_v glad_a as_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v let_v 3._o psal_n 68_o 3._o they_o rejoice_v before_o god_n yea_o let_v they_o exceed_o rejoice_v and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v evermore_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o time_n unseasonable_a for_o 16._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o the_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o the_o righteous_a so_o long_o as_o they_o have_v the_o face_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n shine_v upon_o they_o which_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o itself_o to_o turn_v all_o their_o mourning_n into_o mirth_n and_o their_o sorrow_n into_o gladness_n even_o when_o they_o be_v sore_o pinch_v and_o press_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o their_o affliction_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o rejoice_v inward_o in_o their_o heart_n when_o their_o cheek_n be_v bedew_v with_o their_o tear_n herein_o quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o wicked_a who_o rejoice_v in_o the_o face_n but_o not_o in_o the_o heart_n whereas_o the_o faithful_a 12._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 12._o do_v inward_o glory_v even_o in_o their_o tribulation_n which_o notwithstanding_o be_v bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o the_o flesh_n do_v make_v they_o to_o discover_v nothing_o but_o grief_n in_o their_o outward_a countenance_n yea_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n itself_o when_o as_o we_o mourn_v as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o the_o death_n of_o his_o only_a son_n and_o first_o bear_v do_v not_o abate_v our_o spiritual_a joy_n yea_o in_o truth_n it_o do_v much_o increase_v it_o for_o this_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v repentance_n to_o salvation_n not_o to_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o be_v repent_v of_o and_o cause_v the_o true_a christian_a exceed_o to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o can_v hearty_o grieve_v because_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v displease_v his_o god_n and_o this_o tremble_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o they_o may_v through_o faith_n assure_v we_o that_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v free_v from_o they_o be_v join_v with_o inward_a gladness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a §._o sect._n 7_o a_o admonition_n to_o the_o faithful_a to_o lay_v hâ—ld_v on_o this_o joyful_a privilege_n and_o to_o shake_v off_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o godliness_n do_v not_o deprive_v any_o of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n yea_o rather_o the_o more_o godly_a we_o be_v the_o better_a right_n and_o title_n we_o have_v unto_o it_o and_o may_v just_o exceed_v all_o other_o as_o much_o in_o mirth_n and_o cheerfulness_n as_o we_o have_v in_o we_o more_o than_o they_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o sound_n and_o solid_a rejoice_v the_o which_o as_o it_o shall_v persuade_v all_o who_o be_v yet_o unresolued_a to_o enter_v without_o delay_n into_o this_o christian_a course_n that_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o high_a and_o excellent_a privilege_n and_o not_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v any_o long_o discourage_v with_o this_o vain_a and_o false_a conceit_n that_o they_o must_v leave_v all_o their_o chief_a joy_n when_o they_o leave_v and_o forsake_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n so_o shall_v it_o move_v those_o who_o have_v a_o desire_n and_o purpose_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n to_o lay_v hold_n of_o this_o joyful_a privilege_n see_v god_n free_o offer_v it_o unto_o they_o and_o not_o any_o long_a to_o please_v themselves_o with_o their_o melancholic_a dump_n and_o affect_a sadness_n as_o though_o they_o be_v great_a proficient_o in_o mortification_n when_o they_o most_o exceed_v in_o lumpish_a heaviness_n which_o need_v to_o be_v mortify_v as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o carnal_a affection_n that_o in_o stead_n thereof_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v replenish_v with_o spiritual_a joy_n for_o hereby_o they_o do_v not_o only_o exceed_o discredit_v and_o disgrace_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o by_o cast_v upon_o it_o this_o false_a aspersion_n of_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n discourage_v other_o from_o enter_v into_o it_o but_o also_o make_v it_o to_o become_v so_o tedious_a and_o troublesome_a harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a that_o they_o can_v proceed_v in_o it_o without_o much_o uncomfortablenesse_n nor_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n with_o any_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n when_o as_o their_o spirit_n be_v dull_v and_o deaden_v with_o this_o mournful_a and_o deject_a heaviness_n
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
idol_n of_o a_o mercy_n in_o god_n false_o fancy_v unto_o themselves_o while_o they_o sever_v it_o from_o his_o justice_n which_o will_v not_o let_v the_o sin_n of_o such_o presumptuous_a wretch_n go_v unpunished_a and_o from_o his_o truth_n which_o have_v denounce_v fearful_a judgement_n against_o they_o who_o secure_o abuse_v his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n which_o shall_v lead_v they_o to_o repentance_n and_o make_v they_o sorry_a and_o ashamed_a that_o they_o shall_v offend_v so_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a a_o god_n as_o a_o encouragement_n to_o hearten_v they_o on_o in_o their_o course_n of_o wickedness_n and_o to_o make_v they_o contemn_v his_o judgement_n and_o threaten_n §._o 8_o the_o eight_o cause_n the_o neglect_n or_o contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n the_o eight_o cause_n be_v the_o neglect_n or_o contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n as_o of_o hear_v the_o word_n the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n meditation_n prayer_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a for_o as_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n repentance_n and_o spiritual_a watchfulness_n so_o the_o neglect_n of_o they_o cause_v carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o boldness_n in_o sin_v and_o as_o all_o other_o vice_n get_v head_n and_o strength_n by_o forsake_v the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o the_o contrary_a virtue_n be_v wrought_v because_o they_o be_v the_o privation_n of_o they_o and_o therefore_o the_o removal_n of_o the_o one_o from_o that_o subject_n which_o be_v capable_a of_o they_o be_v the_o place_n of_o the_o other_o as_o we_o see_v light_n succeed_v darkness_n and_o darkness_n light_n rest_v labour_n and_o labour_n rest_v so_o be_v it_o in_o these_o the_o put_v away_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n by_o neglect_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v breed_v and_o nourish_v in_o we_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o entertain_v carnal_a security_n and_o so_o likewise_o as_o all_o other_o vice_n be_v admit_v do_v mutual_o strengthen_v one_o another_o that_o they_o may_v keep_v firm_a and_o sure_a possession_n against_o the_o virtue_n which_o they_o oppose_v so_o be_v it_o between_o these_o for_o the_o more_o we_o neglect_v the_o word_n sacrament_n and_o the_o rest_n the_o more_o secure_a we_o shall_v be_v in_o all_o sinful_a course_n and_o the_o more_o strong_a we_o grow_v in_o carnal_a security_n the_o more_o negligent_a we_o wax_v in_o those_o holy_a exercise_n and_o therefore_o the_o prophet_n join_v they_o together_o as_o mutual_a cause_n of_o one_o another_o they_o stop_v their_o ear_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o hear_v and_o make_v 12._o zach._n 7._o 11_o 12._o their_o heart_n as_o a_o adamant_n stone_n §._o 9_o the_o nine_o cause_n hear_v the_o word_n without_o faith_n the_o nine_o cause_n be_v the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n without_o faith_n give_v no_o credit_n either_o to_o the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n or_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o for_o as_o the_o word_n be_v unprofitable_a if_o it_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n in_o those_o that_o hear_v it_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v so_o it_o become_v in_o this_o respect_n by_o accident_n through_o our_o corruption_n dangerous_a and_o hurtful_a either_o it_o be_v the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o either_o it_o weaken_v and_o kill_v vice_n or_o give_v more_o strength_n and_o vigour_n to_o it_o either_o it_o soften_v our_o heart_n like_o wax_n or_o harden_v they_o like_o clay_n either_o it_o work_v they_o to_o god_n fear_n when_o we_o believe_v his_o promise_n and_o threaten_n or_o make_v they_o more_o carnal_o secure_a when_o we_o give_v no_o credit_n to_o they_o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n proceed_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n shall_v not_o return_v unto_o he_o void_a but_o shall_v accomplish_v that_o which_o please_v he_o and_o prosper_v in_o the_o thing_n whereto_o he_o send_v it_o 11._o esai_n 55._o 11._o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v and_o as_o oft_o as_o we_o hear_v it_o either_o it_o set_v we_o forward_o in_o the_o right_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o salvation_n or_o through_o our_o corruption_n and_o unbelief_n it_o make_v we_o to_o go_v fast_o and_o more_o secure_o in_o the_o way_n of_o death_n and_o destruction_n it_o will_v make_v our_o heart_n melt_v like_o the_o heart_n of_o good_a josiah_n or_o to_o become_v more_o hard_a like_o the_o heart_n of_o pharaoh_n and_o we_o shall_v receive_v god_n ambassador_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a as_o the_o corinthian_n do_v titus_n or_o with_o proud_a neglect_n and_o 15._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 15._o scornful_a censure_n forestalling_a prejudice_n and_o resolve_a obstinacy_n as_o the_o athenian_n do_v the_o apostle_n paul_n so_o the_o lord_n speak_v of_o some_o 32._o act._n 17._o 18_o 32._o who_o shall_v take_v occasion_n upon_o hear_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n 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