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A37598 The honey-combe of free justification by Christ alone collected out of the meere authorities of Scripture and common and unanimous consent of the faithfull interpreters and dispensers of Gods mysteries upon the same, especially as they expresse the excellency of free justification / preached and delivered by Iohn Eaton ... Eaton, John, 1574 or 5-1641. 1642 (1642) Wing E115 344,226 528

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from_o the_o former_a yet_o he_o place_v our_o true_a justification_n and_o the_o make_n of_o we_o righteous_a to_o god-ward_o in_o the_o former_a thus_o say_v zanchie_a but_o in_o another_o place_n he_o show_v that_o this_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o only_a formal_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n yet_o more_o plain_o namely_o upon_o those_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o christ_n die_v in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n to_o make_v we_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a and_o without_o fault_n in_o god_n sight_n colos_n 1._o 22._o he_o say_v thus_o 22._o zanchie_a on_o colos_n 1._o 22._o here_o we_o have_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o be_v holiness_n of_o life_n and_o true_a righteousness_n by_o which_o it_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o fault_n and_o unblameable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o this_o say_v he_o can_v be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o our_o work_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n begin_v in_o we_o because_o that_o be_v unperfect_a as_o david_n himself_o say_v enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o no_o flesh_n be_v righteous_a in_o thy_o sight_n only_o the_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n of_o christ_n be_v perfect_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n thus_o it_o be_v sufficient_o show_v what_o the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n make_v we_o thus_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v now_o let_v we_o mark_v a_o little_a the_o excellency_n of_o it_o both_o in_o the_o nature_n and_o in_o the_o operation_n of_o it_o first_o concern_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o although_o operation_n 2_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o formal_a cause_n be_v both_o in_o the_o nature_n and_o operation_n that_o do_v show_v the_o excellency_n of_o it_o which_o be_v say_v before_o namely_o that_o it_o be_v a_o obedience_n and_o a_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n in_o all_o point_v absolute_a yea_o and_o a_o perfect_a everlasting_a righteousness_n yet_o the_o thing_n that_o show_v it_o to_o be_v exceed_o excellent_a be_v because_o it_o be_v a_o righteousness_n that_o pass_v the_o righteousness_n not_o only_o of_o man_n but_o also_o as_o calvin_n true_o say_v even_o of_o angel_n because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o that_o person_n that_o be_v not_o only_a man_n but_o also_o god_n for_o which_o cause_n it_o be_v call_v often_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o among_o other_o place_n most_o emphatical_o rom._n 3._o 21_o 22._o where_o s._n paul_n beginning_n to_o 22._o rom._n 3._o 21_o 22._o write_v of_o it_o say_v thus_o but_o now_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n make_v manifest_a without_o the_o law_n have_v witness_n of_o the_o law_n and_o of_o the_o prophet_n to_o wit_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v god_n why_o it_o be_v call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n where_o it_o be_v twice_o together_o call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n not_o only_o because_o god_n be_v the_o free_a giver_n of_o it_o and_o because_o god_n himself_o approve_v of_o it_o as_o the_o only_a man_n 1_o because_o of_o the_o person_n both_o god_n and_o man_n righteousness_n please_v god_n but_o also_o because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o that_o person_n that_o be_v very_a god_n and_o therefore_o of_o wonderful_a operation_n and_o efficacy_n as_o it_o be_v plain_o testify_v by_o the_o learned_a dispenser_n of_o god_n mystery_n say_v thus_o this_o righteousness_n be_v call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n not_o only_o because_o it_o be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o because_o god_n by_o give_v the_o same_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v righteous_a that_o be_v faithful_a and_o true_a and_o because_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n but_o also_o because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o that_o person_n that_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n and_o therefore_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a righteousness_n many_o way_n than_o that_o which_o adam_n have_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n for_o that_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o a_o mere_a man_n this_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o he_o that_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n then_o for_o the_o effect_n the_o righteousness_n of_o righteousness_n second_o the_o effect_n of_o christ●_n righteousness_n christ_n be_v meritorious_a of_o eternal_a life_n it_o overcome_v death_n subdue_v the_o devil_n none_o of_o which_o adam_n righteousness_n can_v do_v and_o again_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v eternal_a and_o immutable_a but_o adam_n righteousness_n be_v immutable_a three_o immutable_a but_o temporary_a and_o mutable_a four_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n righteousness_n restore_v to_o a_o more_o excellent_a estate_n four_o restore_v to_o a_o everlasting_a estate_n state_n than_o we_o lose_v in_o adam_n which_o be_v but_o terrene_a and_o mutable_a but_o by_o this_o justice_n and_o perfect_a righteousness_n we_o receive_v a_o heavenly_a everlasting_a and_o immutable_a kingdom_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o s._n paul_n prize_v this_o righteousness_n so_o high_o say_v touch_v the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o the_o law_n i_o be_v unrebukeable_a but_o i_o count_v all_o thing_n loss_n and_o do_v judge_v they_o but_o dung_n that_o i_o may_v be_v find_v not_o have_v my_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v after_o the_o law_n but_o that_o which_o be_v through_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n even_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n through_o faith_n philip._n 3._o 8_o 9_o therefore_o i_o conclude_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o point_n with_o that_o excellent_a note_n of_o learned_a beza_n that_o these_o thing_n be_v diligent_o consider_v do_v manifest_o declare_v what_o be_v mean_v by_o that_o word_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n namely_o that_o perfection_n and_o high_a integrity_n with_o which_o whosoever_o be_v endue_v he_o be_v present_v before_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o s._n paul_n say_v coloss_n 1._o 22._o that_o be_v so_o holy_a that_o he_o be_v 22._o coloss_n 1._o 22._o unblameable_a and_o one_o that_o can_v be_v reprove_v of_o any_o fault_n the_o three_o point_n to_o be_v mark_v in_o our_o perfect_a justification_n twofold_a the_o three_o cause_n be_v the_o subject_a matter_n and_o be_v twofold_a be_v the_o subject_a of_o this_o righteousness_n or_o the_o matter_n form_v with_o this_o righteousness_n and_o it_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o this_o subject_n or_o matter_n form_v with_o this_o righteousness_n be_v twofold_a either_o the_o subject_n or_o matter_n inherent_o legal_o and_o active_o form_v with_o this_o righteousness_n or_o the_o subject_n and_o matter_n evangelical_o and_o free_o form_v and_o make_v righteous_a with_o this_o righteousness_n first_o the_o subject_n or_o matter_n inherent_o legal_o and_o active_o form_v with_o this_o form_n of_o perfect_a righteousness_n be_v the_o manhood_n of_o christ_n ●esus_fw-la because_o it_o be_v christ_n only_o who_o come_v not_o to_o destroy_v but_o to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n mat._n 5._o 18._o be_v to_o this_o end_n conceive_v of_o the_o 18._o mat._n 5_o 18._o holy_a ghost_n and_o be_v form_v perfect_o righteous_a in_o his_o mother_n womb_n be_v thus_o bear_v inherent_o and_o perfect_o righteous_a and_o in_o the_o residue_n of_o his_o whole_a life_n afterward_o fulfil_v the_o whole_a law_n actual_o workingly_a and_o perfect_o for_o which_o cause_n the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o be_v make_v under_o the_o law_n gal._n 4._o 8._o because_o he_o 8._o gal._n 4._o 8._o actual_o fulfil_v both_o active_o and_o passive_o the_o whole_a law_n for_o which_o cause_n also_o he_o be_v inherent_o and_o active_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o holy_a and_o just_a one_o act_n 3._o 14._o and_o 19_o acts._n 14._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 19_o the_o lamb_n without_o spot_n or_o blemish_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 19_o but_o second_o concern_v the_o subject_n or_o matter_n evangelical_o and_o free_o make_v righteous_a two_o thing_n do_v here_o offer_v themselves_o to_o be_v mark_v of_o we_o first_o who_o they_o be_v that_o be_v thus_o evangelical_o and_o free_o make_v mark_v two_o thing_n to_o be_v mark_v all_o light_n and_o perfect_o righteous_a and_o second_o the_o manner_n how_o they_o be_v thus_o evangelical_o and_o free_o form_v and_o make_v all_o light_n and_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o first_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v that_o none_o righteous_a 1_o the_o elect_a call_v be_v make_v thus_o righteous_a be_v make_v thus_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a but_o such_o of_o the_o elect_n as_o be_v effectual_o call_v because_o although_o all_o the_o
the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v god_n and_o it_o be_v he_o only_o that_o show_v we_o our_o sin_n ergo_fw-la he_o himself_o must_v needs_o see_v our_o sin_n in_o we_o p._n 158_o 3_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o spirit_n do_v daily_o mortify_v our_o sin_n in_o we_o rom._n 8._o but_o he_o see_v those_o sin_n in_o we_o which_o he_o do_v mortify_v ergo_fw-la free_a justification_n do_v not_o make_v we_o so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o god_n sight_n that_o he_o see_v no_o sin_n in_o we_o p._n 163_o three_o several_a office_n of_o the_o trinity_n show_v forth_o in_o our_o justification_n p._n 153_o mortification_n of_o sin_n distinguish_v p._n 169_o the_o foundation_n of_o enemite_n anchorite_n and_o nunnery_n p._n 172_o chap._n ix_o contain_v a_o antidote_n against_o doubt_v to_o kindle_v and_o work_v faith_n in_o we_o and_o to_o be_v a_o preservative_n against_o all_o objection_n whatsoever_o 1._o of_o the_o world_n 2._o the_o flesh_n and_o 3._o the_o devil_n p._n 174_o where_o we_o must_v mark_v first_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o doubt_v p._n 175_o 2_o the_o remedy_n against_o the_o same_o as_o 1_o the_o nature_n and_o definition_n of_o true_a justify_v faith_n must_v be_v mark_v describe_v rom._n 4._o 17._o to_o 25._o p._n 176_o the_o description_n of_o abraham_n faith_n ibid._n 2_o the_o second_o spiritual_a weapon_n be_v that_o we_o be_v to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o sense_n sight_n feeling_n and_o natuturall_a reason_n and_o how_o this_o may_v be_v do_v p._n 180_o 3_o the_o three_o spiritual_a weapon_n to_o overcome_v all_o doubt_v be_v not_o to_o forsake_v our_o baptism_n but_o much_o and_o often_o to_o meditate_v upon_o the_o four_o thing_n contain_v the_o very_a essence_n of_o our_o baptism_n p._n 185_o 4_o the_o four_o spiritual_a weapon_n be_v that_o we_o be_v to_o sense_n ourselves_o against_o the_o great_a multitude_n of_o all_o sort_n round_o about_o we_o by_o the_o dead_a faith_n bold_o wrangle_v against_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o how_o we_o may_v be_v fence_v against_o the_o same_o p._n 198_o 5_o the_o five_o weapon_n against_o doubt_v be_v to_o have_v often_o before_o our_o eye_n the_o great_a dignity_n and_o excellency_n of_o believe_v free_a justification_n p._n 235_o 6_o the_o last_o weapon_n or_o remedy_n be_v to_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n the_o inconvenience_n and_o evil_n of_o doubt_v which_o be_v eight_o p._n 241_o 1_o to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n ibid._n 2_o to_o make_v god_n for_o swear_v and_o ourselves_o covenant-breaker_n ibid._n 3_o to_o make_v god_n a_o deceiver_n p._n 242_o 4_o to_o rob_v god_n of_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o almighty_a power_n ibid._n 5_o to_o rob_v he_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o perfect_a justice_n ib._n 6_o to_o rob_v god_n of_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o grace_n mercy_n and_o rich_a boun●y_n p._n 220_o 7_o to_o spoil_n christ_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n jesus_n and_o second_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o godhead_n and_o three_o of_o his_o kingly_a priestly_a prophetical_a office_n p._n 243_o 8_o unthankful_o to_o reject_v and_o loose_v the_o free-giving_a grace_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n ibid._n the_o christian_n triumph_n against_o all_o sin_n by_o true_a justify_v faith_n p._n 250_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o literal_a and_o spiritual_a knowledge_n p._n 215._o &_o p._n 224._o &_o 226_o three_o privilege_n of_o faith_n lay_v open_a p._n 235._o chap._n x._o declare_v the_o second_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n make_v the_o true_a believer_n complete_o sufficient_o and_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n p._n 253_o 1_o four_o reason_n show_v how_o inseparable_a this_o second_o part_n be_v from_o the_o former_a part_n ibid._n 2_o what_o this_o second_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v p._n 257_o 3_o it_o be_v open_v and_o explain_v by_o the_o four_o cause_n of_o it_o p._n 258_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o justification_n of_o the_o elect_n p._n 271_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n make_v we_o holy_a and_o righteous_a objective_o and_o passive_o illustrate_v by_o two_o lively_a similitude_n p._n 274._o &_o infra_fw-la that_o the_o form_n of_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n do_v not_o only_o give_v we_o the_o name_n but_o the_o very_o be_v of_o person_n make_v perfect_o righteous_a prove_v by_o scripture_n p._n 293_o 395_o 300_o 303_o chap._n xi_o prove_v that_o the_o true_a believer_n be_v not_o only_o make_v righteous_a but_o also_o complete_o full_o and_o sufficient_o and_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o p._n 313_o this_o be_v prove_v by_o four_o place_n of_o scripture_n and_o by_o the_o consent_n and_o reason_n of_o the_o learned_a ibid._n our_o righteousness_n exceed_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o angel_n 320_o the_o natural_a civil_a and_o religious_a work_n of_o believer_n be_v make_v perfect_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n p._n 322_o how_o the_o new_a testament_n surpass_v the_o old_a p._n 335_o god_n call_v righteous_a man_n righteousness_n in_o the_o abstract_n p._n 341_o chap._n xii_o show_v that_o the_o justify_v child_n of_o god_n be_v so_o perfect_o and_o excellent_o righteous_a before_o god_n that_o they_o be_v make_v unutterable_o glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n p._n 343._o &_o p._n 354_o whereof_o the_o ark_n be_v a_o lively_a type_n p._n 346_o two_o evident_a reason_n declare_v the_o same_o p._n 345_o a_o true_a and_o godly_a lookingglass_n to_o be_v often_o use_v of_o christian_n p._n 348_o chap._n xiii_o strengthen_v faith_n against_o natural_a reason_n and_o unbelief_n p._n 361_o 2_o the_o objection_n of_o unbelief_n be_v two_o the_o first_o be_v propound_v and_o answer_v ibid._n with_o four_o strong_a and_o sufficient_a argument_n to_o resell_v the_o same_o p._n 375_o the_o second_o objection_n with_o the_o particular_a answer_n to_o it_o be_v in_o p._n 384_o help_n to_o strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n p._n 385_o a_o threefold_a remedy_n against_o our_o sin_n to_o believe_v occasion_v by_o the_o inestimableness_n of_o the_o treasure_n p._n 391_o chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n p._n 401_o declare_v in_o six_o excellent_a fruit_n or_o effect_n ib._n 1_o illumination_n fourfold_a p_o 402_o for_o by_o justification_n man_n see_v 1_o the_o foulness_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n ibid._n 2_o the_o perfection_n of_o god_n justice_n p._n 404_o 3_o the_o true_a meaning_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n and_o so_o of_o all_o the_o rest_n p_o 405_o the_o treasure_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n kingdom_n p_o 406_o 2._o it_o not_o only_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o fivef●●●●●nishment_n of_o sin_n chap._n 2._o but_o put_v we_o also_o in_o possession_n of_o six_o glorious_a benefit_n p._n 407_o 1_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n ibid._n whereof_o there_o be_v two_o comfortable_a fruit_n 1_o protection_n against_o all_o evil_a p._n 415_o 2_o procuration_n of_o all_o good_a p._n 415_o heaven_n open_v and_o all_o creature_n leap_v for_o joy_n p._n 410_o a_o paradise_n of_o god_n love_a protection_n p._n 416_o two_o use_n of_o our_o perfect_a reconciliation_n p._n 420_o chap._n xv._o 1_o of_o the_o four_o other_o benefit_n wrought_v upon_o we_o by_o free_a justification_n p._n 423_o 2_o the_o give_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n ibid._n 3_o union_n into_o christ_n p._n 429_o where_o it_o be_v evident_o prove_v that_o this_o union_n be_v not_o imaginary_a but_o real_a and_o substantial_a ibid._n six_o similitude_n illustrate_v this_o union_n p._n 419_o 4_o adoption_n p._n 431_o 5_o last_o assure_a glorification_n p._n 445_o chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o other_o four_o fruit_n or_o effect_n declare_v the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n p._n 447_o 1_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o conscience_n ibid._n 2_o a_o good_a judgement_n and_o right_n discern_v of_o all_o spirit_n and_o doctrine_n p._n 440_o 3_o it_o root_v up_o coveteousnesse_n and_o the_o love_n of_o all_o vain_a pomp_n p._n 452_o the_o last_o and_o main_a point_n show_v the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o justification_n be_v sanctification_n and_o true_a evangelicall_n repentance_n p._n 457_o ten_o difference_n between_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n p._n 459_o for_o justification_n work_v 1_o true_a love_n of_o god_n ibid._n 2_o of_o this_o love_n ariseth_z true_a grief_n at_o sin_n and_o zeal_n against_o all_o sin_n p._n 460_o 3_o it_o cause_v the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n and_o cheerful_a obedience_n p._n 461_o 4_o true_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n p._n 443_o there_o be_v some_o fault_n escape_v in_o print_v as_o objection_n for_o objector_n abolish_v for_o abolish_n see_v for_o so_o possible_a for_o impossible_a and_o some_o other_o but_o most_o of_o they_o so_o small_a and_o literal_a that_o we_o be_v confident_a
have_v say_v that_o by_o receive_v the_o gospel_n and_o word_n of_o life_n we_o have_v joyful_a fellowship_n with_o god_n if_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n one_o may_v object_v and_o object_n say_v see_v god_n be_v the_o most_o pure_a light_n or_o righteousness_n with_o who_o be_v no_o darkness_n of_o sin_n when_o we_o have_v endeavour_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o righteousness_n and_o to_o avoid_v the_o darkness_n of_o sin_n never_o so_o much_o yet_o see_v we_o be_v even_o conceive_v in_o iniquity_n and_o feel_v ourselves_o even_o sink_v of_o sin_n how_o can_v any_o mortal_a man_n have_v any_o such_o fellowship_n with_o so_o pure_a and_o clean_a a_o god_n as_o s._n john_n write_v to_o which_o he_o answer_v answ_n your_o walk_n in_o the_o light_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o your_o fellowship_n with_o god_n but_o only_o show_v that_o you_o be_v in_o the_o true_a light_n or_o righteousness_n of_o free_a justification_n wherein_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n do_v so_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n all_o the_o remnant_n of_o sin_n that_o daily_o dwell_v in_o you_o and_o all_o the_o imperfection_n of_o your_o holy_a walk_n that_o thus_o your_o joyful_a fellowship_n with_o so_o clean_a and_o pure_a a_o god_n hold_v most_o firm_a and_o sure_a even_o because_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n do_v make_v you_o perfect_o clean_a from_o all_o sin_n 7._o august_n haec_fw-la est_fw-la vera_fw-la pax_fw-la etc._n etc._n purgatis_fw-la &_o reconciliatis_fw-la sicut_fw-la maculati_fw-la &_o a●●nati_fw-la etc._n etc._n heming_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o for_o this_o be_v true_a peace_n and_o firm_a knit_v we_o with_o our_o creator_n in_o that_o we_o be_v make_v clean_o and_o so_o reconcile_v again_o by_o the_o mediator_n of_o life_n as_o we_o be_v make_v foul_a and_o so_o estrange_v from_o he_o by_o the_o mediator_n of_o death_n but_o now_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o first_o part_n of_o 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emphatical_a scripture_n phrase_n describe_v the_o first_o part_n of_o justification_n exceed_v one_o another_o in_o perfectness_n and_o sweetness_n we_o may_v ascend_v as_o it_o be_v by_o certain_a step_n or_o stair_n to_o the_o full_a height_n of_o comfort_n and_o joy_n the_o first_o phrase_n be_v this_o look_v how_o far_o the_o east_n be_v from_o 12._o 1_o psal_n 103_o 12._o the_o west_n so_o far_o have_v god_n remove_v our_o sin_n from_o we_o psal_n 103._o 12._o the_o sense_n and_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o have_v ibid._n summa_fw-la est_fw-la longè_fw-la laté_fw-fr que_fw-fr pro_fw-la orbis_fw-la magnitudine_fw-la effundi_fw-la misericordiam_fw-la dei_fw-la super_fw-la fideles_fw-la ne_fw-fr quid_fw-la impediat_fw-la cursum_fw-la ejus_fw-la aboleri_fw-la prorsus_fw-la corum_fw-la peccata_fw-la calvin_n ibid._n nisi_fw-la enim_fw-la peccata_fw-la à_fw-la nobis_fw-la removerentur_fw-la locus_fw-la divinae_fw-la ergo_fw-la nos_fw-la miscricordiae_fw-la esse_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la muse_n ibid._n say_v in_o the_o eleven_o verse_n that_o look_v how_o great_a and_o wide_o the_o world_n be_v from_o east_n to_o west_n from_o heaven_n to_o earth_n so_o large_o be_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n pour_v out_o upon_o the_o faithful_a lest_o there_o shall_v be_v any_o thing_n to_o hinder_v the_o course_n of_o this_o large_a mercy_n in_o the_o twelve_o verse_n the_o prophet_n add_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v utter_o abolish_v for_o unless_o our_o sin_n be_v remove_v away_o from_o we_o there_o can_v be_v no_o place_n for_o such_o large_a mercy_n of_o god_n to_o come_v upon_o we_o the_o second_o phrase_n express_v more_o full_o this_o perfect_a abolish_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v this_o that_o there_o be_v no_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d like_a unto_o our_o god_n that_o take_v way_n iniquity_n and_o cast_v all_o our_o sin_n into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n micah_n 7._o 19_o mich._n 7._o 19_o 19_o 18._o 19_o the_o meaning_n whereof_o be_v that_o god_n do_v cast_v all_o ibid._n projicit_fw-la in_o mare_fw-la veluti_fw-la talentum_fw-la plum●i_fw-la etc._n etc._n ut_fw-la ampliùs_fw-la no●_n compar●ant_n pel._n ibid._n the_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n like_o a_o talon_n o●_n lead_v from_o our_o eye_n that_o from_o thenceforth_o they_o may_v never_o appear_v before_o god_n any_o more_o for_o god_n do_v so_o remove_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a conspectum_fw-la deus_fw-la removet_fw-la è_fw-la conspectu_fw-la ita_fw-la ut_fw-la ampliùs_fw-la non_fw-la redeunt_fw-la in_o conspectum_fw-la out_o of_o his_o sight_n that_o they_o may_v never_o return_v into_o his_o sight_n any_o more_o because_o christ_n himself_o do_v set_v upon_o sin_n and_o do_v prevail_v over_o it_o and_o with_o his_o righteousness_n swallow_v it_o up_o and_o it_o be_v enforce_v to_o be_v extinguish_v of_o he_o 20._o luth._o serm._n in_o joh._n 20._o no_o less_o and_o no_o otherwise_o than_o a_o spark_n of_o fire_n cast_v into_o the_o wide_a sea_n and_o thus_o have_v god_n cast_v all_o our_o sin_n into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n the_o three_o phrase_n express_v yet_o more_o full_o the_o perfect_a abolish_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n out_o of_o god_n sight_n be_v this_o that_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o we_o to_o make_v we_o holy_a and_o have_v make_v we_o clean_o that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n how_o or_o wherein_o glorious_a answ_n that_o be_v not_o have_v now_o at_o this_o present_a hab●ntem_fw-la non_fw-la dicit_fw-la non_fw-la habituram_fw-la sed_fw-la non_fw-la hab●ntem_fw-la time_n as_o the_o greek_a and_o latin_a participle_n of_o the_o present_a time_n do_v signify_v one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n of_o sin_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n ephes_n 5._o 25_o 26_o 27._o 26._o eph._n 5._o 25_o 26_o 26._o for_o thus_o teach_v we_o that_o the_o church_n have_v not_o one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n of_o sin_n but_o be_v perfect_o righteous_a by_o free_a justification_n and_o faith_n only_o in_o christ_n which_o serve_v to_o approve_v she_o to_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n again_o she_o be_v holy_a in_o life_n and_o conversation_n but_o this_o latter_a way_n be_v unperfect_a and_o serve_v to_o approve_v she_o to_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n and_o thus_o do_v allege_v this_o place_n augustine_n luther_n zanch._n downham_n willet_n hall_n heming_n and_o many_o other_o say_v thus_o the_o church_n be_v make_v cle●n_n that_o she_o may_v have_v purg●tio_fw-la august_n mu●datur_fw-la ut_fw-la non_fw-la hab●at_fw-la maculam_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la h●bere_fw-la caput_fw-la illud_fw-la nisi_fw-la coadignum_fw-la co●pus_fw-la condignam_fw-la uxor●m_fw-la haec_fw-la est_fw-la sponsa_fw-la christi_fw-la non_fw-la habens_fw-la maculam_fw-la per_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la en●m_fw-la ●uferuntur_fw-la peccata_fw-la interna_fw-la purg●tio_fw-la no_o spot_n that_o head_n can_v not_o have_v a_o body_n but_o agreeable_a and_o suitable_a unto_o himself_o such_o a_o husband_n do_v not_o marry_v a_o wife_n but_o like_a unto_o himself_o therefore_o he_o say_v that_o he_o may_v make_v she_o to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n not_o have_v now_o one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n nor_o any_o such_o thing_n for_o by_o her_o baptism_n her_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o for_o when_o a_o man_n be_v baptize_v he_o receive_v this_o benefit_n of_o grace_n sign_v and_o seal_v unto_o he_o as_o with_o the_o very_a seal_n of_o god_n whereby_o the_o inward_a wash_n and_o make_v clean_o which_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v give_v ratify_v and_o seal_v to_o he_o that_o be_v baptize_v if_o afterward_o be_v come_v to_o year_n his_o unbelief_n do_v not_o seclude_v he_o from_o the_o benefit_n therefore_o that_o say_n of_o s._n paul_n be_v to_o be_v hold_v fast_o 7._o qua●e_fw-la ●irmiter_fw-la tenendom_n h●ming_v in_o 1_o joh_n 1_o 7._o firm_o who_o testify_v that_o christ_n so_o love_v his_o church_n that_o
become_v we_o to_o fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n mat._n 3._o 15._o 15._o math._n 3._o 15._o so_o that_o the_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n not_o of_o the_o godhead_n but_o of_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n wherein_o he_o perform_v perfect_a obedience_n both_o active_a and_o passive_a in_o fulfil_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n which_o only_o after_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o form_n that_o nomen_fw-la &_o esse_fw-la that_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o not_o only_o the_o name_n but_o also_o the_o true_a be_v of_o righteous_a man_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o that_o it_o be_v this_o obedience_n of_o christ_n alone_o that_o be_v the_o only_a form_n that_o make_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v flat_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 5._o 19_o saying_n 19_o rom._n 5._o 19_o that_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o man_n adam_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n christ_n shall_v many_o he_o mean_v both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n present_a and_o to_o come_v be_v make_v righteous_a upon_o which_o place_n the_o word_n of_o the_o learned_a expositor_n be_v very_o effectual_a say_v thus_o the_o apostle_n flat_o pronounce_v that_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a with_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o withal_o show_v what_o manner_n of_o righteousness_n it_o be_v when_o he_o call_v it_o obedience_n say_v by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n many_o be_v make_v righteous_a where_o it_o be_v to_o be_v mark_v what_o it_o behove_v we_o to_o bring_v into_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n if_o we_o will_v by_o work_n be_v make_v righteous_a namely_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n and_o righteousness_n perfect_a obedience_n our_o righteousness_n that_o also_o not_o in_o one_o or_o two_o part_n perfect_a but_o in_o all_o point_v absolute_a which_o because_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o attain_v unto_o by_o our_o holy_a walk_n therefore_o this_o of_o mere_a grace_n he_o communicate_v unto_o we_o and_o this_o i_o say_v be_v only_o that_o which_o form_n we_o and_o make_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n which_o luther_n righteousness_n luther_n in_o his_o treatise_n of_o threefold_a righteousness_n in_o his_o treatise_n of_o threefold_a righteousness_n handle_v notable_o the_o short_a sum_n whereof_o be_v thus_o as_o there_o be_v a_o sin_n that_o be_v essential_a original_a and_o another_o man_n which_o yet_o make_v we_o sinner_n whereof_o be_v mention_n psal_n 5●_n behold_v i_o be_v bear_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n have_v my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o and_o whereof_o christ_n speak_v say_v a_o evil_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n and_o rom._n 5._o by_o one_o man_n disobedience_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n 5._o rom._n 5._o and_o again_o by_o the_o offence_n of_o one_o man_n the_o fault_n be_v come_v upon_o all_o man_n unto_o condemnation_n so_o there_o be_v a_o justice_n or_o righteousness_n contrary_a to_o this_o which_o likewise_o be_v essential_a original_a and_o another_o man_n and_o yet_o make_v we_o righteous_a which_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n whereof_o christ_n speak_v john_n 3._o 3._o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v again_o 3_o john_n 3._o 3_o of_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o this_o free_a righteousness_n figure_v in_o behold_v the_o brazen_a serpent_n he_o can_v see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o rom._n 5._o by_o the_o righteousness_n 5._o rom._n 5._o of_o one_o man_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o righteousness_n come_v upon_o all_o man_n unto_o justification_n of_o life_n and_o again_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n be_v many_o make_v righteous_a this_o be_v as_o i_o say_v our_o lot_n our_o capital_a foundation_n our_o rock_n and_o our_o whole_a substance_n in_o which_o we_o rejoice_v and_o glory_n for_o ever_o wherein_o we_o be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o 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his_o garment_n we_o be_v acceptable_a to_o our_o good_a god_n why_o because_o we_o have_v more_o than_o a_o angelical_a righteousness_n in_o we_o neither_o be_v this_o perfect_a righteousness_n idle_o in_o we_o but_o make_v we_o as_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o as_o it_o 6._o calvin_n upon_o job_n 15._o 15_o 6._o be_v righteous_a in_o itself_o as_o calvin_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o next_o sermon_n upon_o the_o same_o place_n of_o job_n plain_o testify_v say_v herein_o we_o have_v to_o consider_v god_n great_a goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o clothing_n we_o with_o a_o righteousness_n that_o surmount_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o angel_n we_o be_v as_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a sinner_n as_o can_v be_v viz._n in_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n and_o yet_o notwit●_n stand_v god_n make_v we_o mark_n how_o he_o say_v not_o make_v christ_n only_o for_o we_o but_o make_v we_o righteous_a after_o a_o more_o excellent_a and_o precious_a manner_n than_o the_o very_a angel_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o own_o nature_n only_o for_o say_v he_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v give_v unto_o we_o which_o far_o surmount_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o angel_n if_o this_o perfect_a righteousness_n be_v angel_n our_o righteousness_n far_o execede_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o angel_n by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n imputation_n not_o only_o in_o we_o but_o also_o do_v make_v we_o thus_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v it_o any_o marvel_n that_o we_o be_v so_o holy_a that_o we_o be_v unblameable_a and_o without_o fault_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n the_o same_o in_o a_o manner_n chrysostome_n also_o testify_v 31._o chrys●stome_n upon_o rom._n 9_o 30._o 31._o upon_o those_o word_n that_o the_o gentile_n that_o follow_v not_o righteousness_n have_v attain_v unto_o righteousness_n but_o israel_n which_o follow_v the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n can_v not_o attain_v the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n rom._n 9_o 30_o 31._o say_v thus_o tu_fw-la siquidem_fw-la o_fw-la judaee_fw-la etc._n etc._n for_o thou_o o_o jew_n say_v the_o apostle_n have_v not_o find_v that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n for_o have_v transgress_v the_o law_n thou_o be_v make_v subject_n to_o the_o curse_n by_o another_o way_n namely_o by_o faith_n have_v find_v a_o great_a righteousness_n mark_n a_o great_a righteousness_n than_o this_o of_o the_o law_n for_o here_o say_v he_o three_o thing_n be_v effect_v first_o that_o the_o gentile_n have_v find_v and_o attain_v righteousness_n second_o that_o they_o have_v attain_v it_o not_o follow_v after_o it_o that_o be_v bestow_v no_o pain_n or_o labour_n about_o it_o and_o three_o they_o have_v find_v a_o great_a than_o that_o which_o be_v by_o the_o law_n whereupon_o in_o the_o next_o chapter_n upon_o these_o word_n christ_n be_v the_o end_n or_o perfection_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v the_o same_o chrysostome_n conclude_v thus_o there_o be_v 10._o chrysostome_n in_o rom._n 10._o no_o cause_n therefore_o why_o thou_o shall_v fear_v as_o a_o transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n if_o so_o be_v that_o thou_o believe_v in_o christ_n why_o because_o thou_o have_v fufil_v this_o law_n and_o have_v now_o receive_v a_o far_o great_a righteousness_n because_o it_o be_v most_o true_a that_o master_n downham_n avouch_v in_o his_o treatise_n of_o justification_n justification_n master_n downham_n in_o his_o treatise_n of_o justification_n that_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o a_o more_o excellent_a righteousness_n than_o we_o lose_v in_o adam_n require_v again_o in_o the_o law_n even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v rom._n 3._o 22._o which_o consist_v not_o only_o in_o the_o absence_n say_v 22._o rom._n 3._o 22._o he_o of_o evil_a and_o sin_n but_o also_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o all_o actual_a perfect_a and_o everlasting_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o which_o we_o be_v make_v thus_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n must_v needs_o be_v without_o all_o blame_n and_o without_o all_o fault_n in_o his_o sight_n free_o the_o second_o reason_n flow_v from_o the_o effect_n of_o our_o e●ta●e_n 2_o the_o second_o reason_n of_o our_o happy_a e●ta●e_n justification_n convince_a why_o we_o be_v make_v so_o holy_a that_o we_o be_v unblameable_a and_o without_o fault_n in_o god_n sight_n be_v because_o this_o ●imputing_v and_o mystical_a clothing_n of_o we_o with_o christ_n righteousness_n do_v not_o only_o make_v our_o person_n both_o body_n and_o soul_n perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o also_o all_o our_o work_n vocation_n affair_n and_o business_n that_o we_o take_v in_o hand_n be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o so_o that_o first_o all_o our_o natural_a action_n as_o our_o eat_n and_o god_n 1_o the_o natural_a civil_a and_o religious_a work_n of_o believer_n be_v make_v perfect_a in_o the_o fight_n of_o god_n drink_v and_o the_o marriage_n bed_n and_o such_o like_a be_v honourable_a be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n second_o our_o civil_a action_n as_o honest_a buy_n and_o sell_v and_o other_o work_n of_o our_o civil_a vocation_n be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o three_o our_o religious_a work_n as_o our_o prayer_n and_o alm_n hear_v the_o word_n read_v receive_v of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o other_o work_n of_o our_o christian_a vocation_n even_o all_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n not_o by_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n because_o that_o only_o work_v a_o unwillingness_n a_o battle_n and_o a_o strive_v against_o the_o least_o sin_n in_o all_o these_o sort_n of_o action_n because_o it_o know_v that_o no_o sin_n be_v little_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o yet_o it_o will_v not_o be_v perfect_a in_o itself_o until_o the_o life_n to_o come_v how_o then_o be_v all_o these_o sort_n of_o action_n in_o god_n quest_n child_n make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n i_o answer_v free_o by_o the_o perfection_n of_o justification_n answ_n so_o that_o as_o it_o be_v say_v on_o the_o one_o side_n of_o they_o that_o be_v not_o justify_v that_o the_o unbelieved_n be_v defile_v and_o abominable_a unto_o who_o nothing_o be_v pure_a whereby_o not_o only_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v tit._n 1_o 15._o 14._o tit._n 1._o 15_o 16._o hag._n 2._o 14._o 16._o but_o also_o the_o prophet_n hag._n 2._o 14._o cry_v out_o so_o be_v all_o the_o work_n of_o their_o hand_n and_o that_o which_o they_o offer_v in_o the_o temple_n be_v unclean_a so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o the_o pure_a that_o be_v to_o they_o that_o be_v justify_v and_o wash_v and_o purify_v from_o their_o sin_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n all_o thing_n be_v pure_a say_v the_o apostle_n and_o all_o the_o work_n of_o their_o hand_n and_o whatsoever_o they_o offer_v in_o the_o temple_n be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o thereby_o acceptable_a and_o please_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o nothing_o please_v but_o that_o which_o be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a but_o how_o and_o after_o what_o manner_n be_v they_o make_v so_o quest_n perfect_o righteous_a i_o answer_v because_o justification_n do_v abolish_v from_o answ_n before_o god_n all_o their_o infirmity_n and_o all_o the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o sanctification_n because_o otherwise_o all_o their_o infirmity_n and_o imperfection_n of_o their_o sanctification_n that_o be_v but_o infirmity_n and_o imperfection_n in_o respect_n of_o themselves_o will_v be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o abolish_v from_o before_o god_n by_o justification_n damnable_a filthiness_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o make_v all_o the_o righteousness_n of_o their_o sanctification_n and_o holy_a walk_n as_o a_o foul_a filthy_a mestruous_a cloth_n that_o be_v as_o i_o say_v before_o damnable_a sin_n and_o filthiness_n in_o god_n sight_n neither_o do_v christ_n righteousness_n in_o the_o justify_v abolish_v only_o all_o the_o infirmity_n and_o imperfection_n of_o their_o work_n of_o sanctification_n but_o also_o present_v all_o their_o work_n and_o holy_a walk_n to_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o by_o this_o mean_n be_v make_v continual_o acceptable_a and_o please_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n if_o they_o be_v not_o pretend_a infirmity_n of_o unbelieved_a and_o unjustified_a hypocrite_n but_o mere_a infirmity_n of_o imperfect_o sanctify_a person_n for_o of_o such_o sanctify_a person_n only_o god_n say_v by_o the_o
13._o colos_n ●_o ●2_n 13._o of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n coloss_n 1._o 12._o 13._o atioa_o 5._o the_o me●n●s_n of_o our_o glor●h_n atioa_o five_o and_o last_o this_o free_a justification_n be_v the_o only_a immediate_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o final_a glorification_n and_o of_o set_v we_o in_o the_o right_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a lise_fw-fr therefore_o do_v the_o apostle_n say_v who_o god_n justifi_v they_o he_o glorifi_v rom._n 8._o 30._o hence_o it_o be_v also_o 18._o rom._n 8._o ●0_n rom_n 5._o 18._o that_o he_o do_v call_v it_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n rom._n 5._o 18._o because_o to_o the_o enjoyer_n of_o it_o by_o faith_n it_o do_v free_o and_o undoubted_o bring_v life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n which_o the_o same_o apostle_n again_o testify_v when_o he_o say_v grace_n do_v reign_v indeed_o but_o how_o by_o righteousness_n or_o through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n rom._n 5._o 21._o as_o if_o he_o 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of_o justification_n be_v that_o whereas_o the_o want_n or_o the_o ignorance_n of_o it_o be_v the_o loss_n of_o all_o true_a peace_n and_o joy_n in_o god_n so_o the_o right_a knowledge_n and_o apprehension_n thereof_o be_v the_o lively_a spring_n of_o joy_n and_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n burst_v forth_o into_o a_o joyful_a confession_n and_o glorify_v of_o god_n both_o in_o heart_n and_o tongue_n see_v this_o be_v that_o sweet_a song_n of_o mary_n luke_n 1._o 46_o 47._o where_o she_o say_v my_o soul_n magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o my_o spirit_n rejoice_v in_o god_n my_o saviour_n for_o see_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v in_o this_o life_n so_o great_a that_o all_o our_o righteousness_n be_v as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n if_o we_o know_v not_o assure_o that_o by_o this_o glory_n of_o justification_n all_o our_o sin_n which_o simple_o of_o themselves_o as_o the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n god_n so_o clothe_v be_v quite_o and_o clean_o abolish_v from_o 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in_o these_o thing_n serve_v christ_n be_v accept_v unto_o god_n and_o be_v approve_v of_o man_n rom_n 14._o 17._o 18._o but_o if_o thou_o ask_v how_o 17_o rom._n 14_o 17_o thou_o may_v attain_v so_o great_a righteousness_n as_o may_v bring_v such_o peace_n and_o joy_n the_o apostle_n answer_v that_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a by_o faith_n we_o be_v so_o complete_o righteous_a and_o become_v so_o just_a and_o save_v that_o have_v no_o need_n of_o any_o work_n hereunto_o at_o all_o but_o through_o faith_n only_o obtain_v true_a righteousness_n sufficient_o we_o have_v peace_n towards_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n rom._n 5._o 1._o for_o see_v only_a sin_n do_v breed_v displeasure_n between_o 1._o rom._n 5._o 1._o sola_fw-la pe_fw-es cata_fw-la simult●tem_fw-la pariant_fw-la ●●st_n va●ex_fw-la impi●s_fw-la pe●ateribus_fw-la etc._n etc._n phil._n 1_o 7._o incredibi'e_a gaudiu●_n marlo_n in_o rom._n 5._o 1._o god_n and_o man_n after_o that_o of_o ungodliness_n and_o sinner_n we_o be_v make_v just_a and_o righteous_a from_o hence_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o forthwith_o true_a peace_n do_v present_o arise_v and_o this_o peace_n that_o be_v to_o say_v quietness_n and_o tranquillity_n of_o mind_n and_o security_n of_o conscience_n which_o do_v pass_v all_o understanding_n phil._n 4._o 7._o and_o do_v breed_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a incredible_a and_o wonderful_a joy_n indeed_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o fail_v in_o work_n terrifi_v the_o conscience_n oppress_v it_o with_o fear_n and_o heaviness_n of_o spirit_n and_o pluck_v it_o from_o the_o assurance_n of_o righteousness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o goodness_n 3._o luth._o gal._n 4._o 2_o 3._o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o suffer_v the_o law_n in_o any_o case_n to_o bear_v rule_n in_o our_o conscience_n especial_o see_v it_o cost_v christ_n so_o great_a a_o price_n to_o deliver_v the_o conscience_n from_o the_o schoolmaster-like_a slavery_n of_o the_o law_n let_v the_o godly_a learn_v therefore_o that_o the_o law_n and_o christ_n be_v conscience_n why_o the_o law_n be_v not_o to_o bear_v rule_n in_o the_o conscience_n two_o contrary_a thing_n whereof_o the_o one_o can_v abide_v the_o other_o for_o when_o christ_n be_v present_a the_o law_n may_v in_o no_o case_n rule_v but_o must_v depart_v out_o of_o the_o conscience_n 22._o idem_fw-la in_o gal._n 5_o 22._o and_o leave_v the_o bed_n which_o be_v so_o straight_o that_o it_o can_v hold_v two_o as_o esay_n say_v and_o give_v place_n only_o to_o christ_n let_v he_o only_o reign_v in_o righteousness_n in_o peace_n in_o joy_n and_o life_n that_o the_o conscience_n may_v sleep_v and_o repose_v it_o selse_a in_o christ_n the_o bridegroom_n bosom_n without_o any_o feel_n of_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n for_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n spirit_n be_v not_o only_a love_n but_o also_o joy_n etc._n
that_o paul_n be_v a_o man_n as_o perfect_o justify_v as_o any_o and_o yet_o he_o complain_v of_o sin_n in_o himself_o and_o object_v rom._n 7._o 24._o object_v say_v o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o ergo_fw-la the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n see_v none_o in_o they_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o all_o aught_o to_o have_v that_o feeling_n answ_n in_o themselves_o that_o paul_n have_v but_o yet_o the_o argument_n follow_v not_o because_o it_o be_v not_o saint_n paul_n intent_n in_o that_o place_n to_o describe_v in_o what_o state_n he_o and_o the_o justify_v child_n of_o god_n do_v stand_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o what_o he_o and_o all_o the_o true_a child_n of_o god_n by_o the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o sanctification_n do_v feel_v in_o themselves_o for_o he_o there_o describe_v the_o battle_n that_o be_v in_o 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only_o fix_v their_o eye_n upon_o the_o battle_n but_o look_v also_o upon_o the_o ensue_a victory_n for_o after_o this_o battle_n between_o feeling_n and_o faith_n present_o follow_v the_o victory_n the_o apostle_n not_o only_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n that_o he_o be_v deliver_v by_o christ_n rom._n 7._o 25._o but_o also_o show_v wherein_o that_o victory_n do_v 25._o rom._n 7._o 25._o consist_v both_o in_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o and_o in_o the_o effect_n of_o triumph_v the_o effect_n of_o triumph_n in_o these_o word_n now_o then_o there_o be_v no_o judgement_n no_o punishment_n no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o cause_n why_o follow_v because_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n though_o not_o inherent_o and_o active_o of_o we_o yet_o objective_o and_o passive_o be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o rom._n 8._o 4._o whereby_o 4._o rom._n 3._o 5._o 4._o above_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n we_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o 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place_n to_o be_v further_o open_v herein_o lie_v their_o error_n that_o they_o apply_v this_o to_o the_o justify_v child_n of_o god_n which_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o wicked_a and_o hypocrite_n for_o saint_n john_n set_v down_o in_o all_o that_o epistle_n the_o mark_n of_o discern_v true_a christian_n from_o hypocrite_n both_o the_o verse_n go_v afore_o and_o the_o verse_n follow_v after_o do_v plain_o show_v that_o the_o twenty_o verse_n be_v speak_v of_o hypocrite_n the_o true_a meaning_n whereof_o be_v this_o if_o our_o heart_n that_o be_v our_o conscience_n do_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v we_o of_o willing_a practise_v any_o sin_n it_o declare_v first_o that_o we_o be_v blind_a and_o see_v not_o what_o a_o infinite_a horrible_a thing_n the_o least_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o it_o can_v be_v abolish_v but_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o dare_v willing_o practice_v it_o second_o the_o accusation_n terror_n and_o condemn_v of_o conscience_n for_o the_o same_o show_v our_o unbelief_n that_o we_o do_v not_o true_o trust_v christ_n that_o he_o with_o his_o blood_n alone_o have_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o so_o rob_v christ_n of_o his_o glory_n not_o believe_v that_o by_o clothing_n we_o with_o his_o own_o righteousness_n of_o unjust_a he_o have_v make_v we_o just_a that_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o whereby_o all_o accusation_n terror_n and_o condemn_v of_o conscience_n will_v cease_v and_o end_n in_o peace_n for_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n towards_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n rom._n 5._o 1._o three_o by_o 1._o rom._n 5._o 1._o our_o willing_a practise_v of_o any_o sin_n we_o be_v unthankful_a for_o so_o great_a benefit_n literal_o profess_v and_o so_o be_v blind_a unfaithful_a and_o unthankful_a in_o god_n covenant_n we_o be_v hypocrite_n and_o then_o that_o sin_n that_o our_o evil_a condemn_a conscience_n do_v accuse_v we_o of_o be_v not_o abolish_v be_v much_o more_o odious_a in_o god_n sight_n yea_o although_o we_o flatter_v ourselves_o think_v and_o seem_v to_o ourselves_o to_o be_v for_o all_o this_o true_a christian_n yet_o god_n know_v and_o see_v all_o our_o unbelief_n distrust_n unthankfulness_n and_o hypocrisy_n much_o more_o than_o we_o ourselves_o do_v and_o must_v needs_o much_o more_o condemn_v we_o than_o our_o own_o accuse_v evil_a conscience_n he_o be_v so_o infinite_a in_o knowledge_n and_o perfect_a in_o justice_n and_o as_o the_o fountain_n of_o righteousness_n hate_v so_o infinite_o all_o unrighteousness_n but_o then_o in_o the_o next_o verse_n follow_v the_o antithesis_fw-la or_o contrary_a description_n of_o a_o true_a christian_a say_v belove_a if_o our_o conscience_n do_v not_o condemn_v we_o then_o have_v we_o boldness_n towards_o god_n that_o be_v if_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n cast_v out_o the_o accusation_n terror_n and_o condemning_n of_o conscience_n do_v reign_n in_o your_o heart_n than_o it_o show_v plain_o that_o in_o truth_n 15._o phil._n 4._o 7._o colos_n 3._o 15._o you_o yield_v to_o christ_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o righteousness_n in_o make_v both_o you_o and_o your_o conscience_n of_o unjust_a just_a that_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o so_o be_v no_o hypocrite_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n because_o he_o have_v make_v you_o good_a conscience_n quit_v and_o excuse_v you_o of_o all_o sin_n two_o manner_n of_o way_n first_o by_o justification_n that_o not_o only_o clear_v your_o conscience_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o condemn_v terror_n for_o the_o same_o but_o also_o make_v
that_o great_a and_o glorious_a thing_n be_v speak_v of_o thou_o thou_o city_n of_o god_n psal_n 87._o 3._o 3._o psal_n 87._o 3._o but_o yet_o both_o christ_n and_o these_o glorious_a thing_n be_v veil_v yea_o and_o great_o obscure_v and_o darken_v but_o how_o or_o with_o what_o veil_n even_o with_o the_o bondage_n terror_n and_o legal_a government_n not_o only_o of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n as_o the_o papist_n hold_v but_o also_o of_o the_o moral_a law_n whereby_o sin_n be_v severe_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o also_o punish_v sharp_o in_o god_n child_n for_o they_o have_v then_o but_o a_o little_a glimmer_n under_o type_n figure_n and_o shadow_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o of_o the_o other_o glorious_a benefit_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v heb._n 10._o 1._o for_o supply_v whereof_o 1._o heb._n 10._o 1._o they_o be_v chief_o drive_v to_o righteousness_n with_o the_o legal_a rigour_n and_o government_n wherein_o god_n be_v eager_a in_o 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4._o for_o many_o grant_n that_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n yet_o they_o do_v not_o sufficient_o mark_v the_o cause_n why_o express_v in_o the_o four_o verse_n that_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o full_a assurance_n stablish_v the_o conscience_n why_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n or_o judgement_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n namely_o because_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o rom._n 8._o 4._o for_o say_v s._n paul_n that_o which_o be_v impossible_a 4._o rom._n 8._o 4._o to_o the_o law_n namely_o to_o make_v we_o inherent_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n by_o our_o do_v and_o fulfil_v it_o by_o reason_n it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n viz._n that_o he_o may_v show_v what_o the_o power_n and_o almightiness_n of_o his_o godhead_n be_v able_a to_o do_v 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that_o justification_n make_v we_o so_o sufficient_o and_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n see_v david_n call_v it_o hereupon_o a_o great_a and_o plentiful_a redemption_n psal_n 130._o 7._o and_o paul_n call_v free_a justification_n 7._o psal_n 130._o 7._o the_o receive_n of_o the_o abundance_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o the_o gift_n of_o righteousness_n rom._n 5._o 17._o reign_v in_o righteousness_n 17._o rom._n 5._o 17._o unto_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n verse_n 21._o and_o although_o it_o be_v true_a that_o the_o child_n 21._o verse_n 21._o of_o god_n may_v be_v call_v saint_n to_o menward_o for_o their_o sanctification_n yet_o the_o true_a cause_n that_o make_v they_o god●ard_n justification_n make_v saint_n to_o god●ard_n saint_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v justification_n because_o by_o it_o alone_o they_o be_v make_v thus_o sufficient_o and_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o 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matth._n 13._o 17._o whereby_o as_o it_o be_v signify_v 17._o matth._n 13._o 17._o unto_o paul_n in_o his_o conversion_n to_o the_o gospel_n such_o a_o light_n shine_v from_o heaven_n far_o surpass_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n act_v 26._o 13._o as_o that_o it_o make_v the_o child_n 13._o act_n 26._o 13._o of_o god_n to_o shine_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n as_o glorious_o as_o the_o light_n of_o seven_o day_n or_o as_o if_o seven_o sun_n do_v shine_v forth_o together_o in_o they_o and_o upon_o they_o but_o when_o be_v this_o perform_v in_o the_o day_n that_o the_o lord_n shall_v bind_v up_o the_o breach_n of_o his_o people_n and_o heal_v the_o stroke_n of_o their_o wound_n that_o be_v when_o christ_n die_v to_o abolish_v the_o sin_n of_o his_o people_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o their_o full_a justification_n shall_v thus_o perfect_o and_o glorious_o heal_v the_o wound_n of_o their_o sin_n for_o by_o his_o stripe_n only_o we_o be_v heal_v esay_n 53._o 5._o dan._n 9_o 24._o 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of_o free_a justification_n by_o point_v to_o christ_n and_o say_v behold_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n john_n 1._o 29._o and_o be_v fill_v with_o joy_n inhear_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o 29._o john_n 1._o 29._o bridegroom_n that_o be_v now_o come_v to_o the_o bride_n to_o effect_v the_o same_o john_n 3._o 29._o whereby_o even_o in_o his_o day_n the_o kingdom_n 29._o john_n 3._o 29._o of_o heaven_n suffer_v violence_n and_o the_o violent_a take_v it_o by_o force_n and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o he_o that_o be_v least_o say_v christ_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v great_a than_o he_o matth._n 11._o 11._o by_o which_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n he_o 11._o matth._n 11._o 11._o do_v not_o mean_v the_o place_n of_o glory_n above_o but_o the_o time_n from_o which_o christ_n groan_v out_o his_o blood_n and_o life_n upon_o the_o cross_n cry_v out_o that_o that_o which_o john_n baptist_n speak_v of_o be_v finish_v joh._n 19_o 30._o namely_o 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true_a believer_n that_o by_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n feeth_n and_o enjoy_v the_o same_o to_o rejoice_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o 8._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o be_v not_o this_o state_n and_o condition_n just_o and_o worthy_o call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n therefore_o christ_n speak_v of_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n call_v it_o every_o where_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n say_v mat._n 22._o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v like_o a_o certain_a king_n which_o make_v a_o marriage_n for_o his_o son_n the_o surpass_a royalty_n of_o which_o marriage_n be_v such_o and_o so_o great_a that_o whosoever_o come_v to_o the_o same_o in_o this_o glorious_a wedding-garment_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n righteousness_n free_o offer_v be_v in_o this_o vesture_n of_o the_o gold_n of_o ophir_n marry_v to_o this_o royal_a bridegroom_n and_o be_v make_v his_o bride_n and_o queen_n in_o this_o glorious_a robe_n of_o his_o own_o righteousness_n for_o evermore_o 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itself_o command_v we_o first_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o seek_v say_v seek_v you_o first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n but_o if_o thou_o ask_v the_o way_n and_o gate_n how_o thou_o maystenter_v quest_n thereinto_o he_o show_v thou_o also_o say_v first_o and_o before_o all_o thing_n seek_v god_n righteousness_n for_o this_o heaven_n god_n righteousness_n the_o gate_n to_o heaven_n bring_v thou_o into_o his_o kingdom_n place_v thou_o in_o his_o perfect_a love_n and_o favour_n and_o cause_v that_o all_o other_o necessary_a thing_n for_o this_o life_n as_o food_n and_o raiment_n fit_a for_o thy_o place_n shall_v be_v even_o cast_v upon_o thou_o matth._n 6._o 33._o 33._o matth._n 6._o 33._o whereupon_o it_o be_v true_o say_v of_o the_o learned_a expositor_n est_fw-la siquidem_fw-la hoc_fw-la regnum_fw-la regnum_fw-la christi_fw-la etc._n etc._n
sight_n and_o for_o no_o other_o end_n but_o that_o we_o that_o be_v soul_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n may_v not_o be_v find_v foul_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o that_o we_o that_o be_v unrighteous_a may_v not_o be_v find_v unrighteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o only_o righteous_a but_o if_o we_o be_v find_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n both_o fair_a and_o foul_a both_o righteous_a and_o unrighteous_a then_o christ_n become_v a_o sinner_n for_o we_o be_v frustrate_v and_o make_v void_a but_o because_o he_o become_v a_o sinner_n but_o a_o time_n for_o we_o have_v thereby_o make_v we_o mere_o and_o only_o righteous_a for_o ever_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n heb._n 10._o 14._o testify_v 14._o heb._n 10._o 14._o say_v with_o one_o offering_n he_o have_v make_v perfect_a for_o ever_o all_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v hereby_o christ_n become_v a_o sinner_n for_o we_o be_v not_o frustrate_v but_o have_v attain_v his_o full_a and_o due_a end_n and_o this_o be_v the_o true_a meaning_n of_o the_o apostle_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o saying_n he_o that_o know_v no_o sin_n be_v 21._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o make_v sin_n for_o we_o why_o and_o to_o what_o end_n that_o we_o be_v translate_v into_o he_o may_v be_v make_v he_o say_v not_o both_o sinner_n and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n as_o christ_n be_v but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n that_o be_v as_o the_o figurative_a abstract_n import_v nothing_o but_o righteousness_n and_o only_o and_o mere_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n for_o ever_o for_o which_o cause_n daniel_n prophesy_v that_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n 23._o dan._n 9_o 11._o 23._o shall_v make_v a_o end_n of_o sin_n and_o bring_v in_o a_o everlasting_a righteousness_n dan._n 9_o 11._o 24._o three_o this_o comparison_n be_v misapply_v and_o deceive_v because_o it_o be_v ground_v upon_o a_o wrong_a instance_n resurrection_n the_o believer_n be_v make_v righteous_a as_o christ_n at_o his_o resurrection_n of_o time_n for_o we_o be_v not_o to_o compare_v the_o manner_n of_o our_o be_v make_v righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n to_o the_o the_o time_n case_n and_o condition_n of_o christ_n whilst_o he_o hang_v die_v upon_o the_o cross_n when_o he_o be_v both_o a_o sinner_n and_o righteous_a but_o to_o the_o time_n case_n and_o condition_n of_o christ_n when_o he_o be_v rise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a when_o he_o have_v quite_o abolish_v our_o sin_n that_o by_o god_n imputation_n lie_v upon_o he_o and_o have_v shake_v off_o our_o sin_n as_o samson_n have_v shake_v off_o his_o new_a rope_n be_v only_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o he_o have_v shake_v off_o death_n and_o be_v rise_v again_o because_o although_o he_o merit_v our_o justification_n by_o his_o passion_n and_o death_n yet_o he_o do_v full_o accomplish_v the_o same_o by_o his_o resurrection_n as_o s._n paul_n testify_v 1_o cor._n 15._o saying_n if_o christ_n be_v not_o rise_v you_o be_v yet_o in_o 17._o 1_o cor._n 15._o 17._o your_o sin_n therefore_o the_o contrary_n hold_v true_a christ_n be_v rise_v we_o be_v not_o in_o our_o siune_n that_o be_v we_o be_v by_o his_o resurrection_n make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o god_n sight_n free_o and_o yet_o more_o 25._o rom._n 4._o 25._o plain_o speak_v the_o apostle_n rom._n 4._o 25._o he_o be_v deliver_v to_o death_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n that_o be_v his_o rising_z again_o have_v full_o accomplish_v our_o perfect_a justification_n thus_o make_v we_o like_o to_o himself_o as_o he_o be_v in_o his_o resurrection_n that_o be_v only_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o thus_o do_v the_o dispenser_n of_o god_n mystery_n the_o faithful_a expositor_n compare_v the_o manner_n of_o our_o be_v make_v righteous_a by_o christ_n resurrection_n in_o 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as_o very_o and_o true_o as_o ever_o they_o be_v the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o their_o natural_a parent_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n testify_v that_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o under_o the_o law_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n and_o because_o we_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n into_o our_o heart_n to_o cry_v abba_n father_n gal._n 4._o 5_o 9_o also_o s._n john_n cry_v out_o in_o admiration_n 6._o gal_n 4._o 5._o 6._o of_o this_o great_a dignity_n say_v behold_v what_o love_n the_o father_n have_v show_v towards_o we_o that_o we_o thing_n of_o nothing_o psal_n 144._o 4._o shall_v be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o 4._o psalm_n 144_o 4._o now_o be_v we_o the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o it_o be_v not_o make_v manifest_a what_o we_o shall_v be_v but_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o that_o be_v the_o son_n shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 1._o 2._o 2._o 1_o joh_n 3._o 1._o 2._o yea_o we_o be_v so_o true_o make_v the_o child_n of_o god_n that_o we_o be_v become_v also_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n so_o say_v the_o apostle_n tit._n 3._o 7._o we_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o free_a grace_n 7._o ti●_n 3._o 7._o be_v make_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o again_o rom._n 8._o if_o we_o be_v child_n we_o be_v also_o heir_n 8._o rom._n 8._o even_o the_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o fellow_n or_o joynt-heire_n with_o christ_n but_o neither_o be_v this_o high_a benefit_n confer_v upon_o we_o except_o we_o be_v first_o justify_v that_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a by_o his_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o say_n of_o a_o learned_a dispenser_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v this_o if_o we_o be_v son_n then_o be_v we_o justify_v in_o god_n sight_n free_v from_o sin_n and_o endue_v with_o righteousness_n &_o so_o full_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n see_v the_o lord_n infinite_a in_o justice_n will_v never_o admit_v any_o into_o such_o a_o high_a degree_n of_o favour_n who_o be_v yet_o pollute_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o destitute_a 7._o nemo_fw-la sit_fw-la h●r●s_fw-la sautis_fw-la ●te●nae_fw-la 〈◊〉_d sit●u_fw-la 〈◊〉_d fide_fw-la pic._n in_o heb._n 11._o 7._o of_o righteousness_n whereunto_o agreeable_a be_v also_o that_o say_n of_o pisca●o●_fw-la nemo_fw-la fit_a haeres_fw-la etc._n etc._n no_o man_n be_v make_v a_o heir_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n but_o first_o he_o be_v make_v just_a and_o righteous_a by_o faith_n thus_o god_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o free_a justification_n have_v deliur_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n have_v make_v we_o meet_v to_o be_v prataker_n of_o the_o inheritance_n
etc._n gal._n 5._o 22._o this_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o of_o the_o bride_n that_o be_v to_o say_v sweet_a cogitation_n of_o christ_n wholesome_a exhortation_n pleasant_a song_n and_o psalm_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n whereby_o the_o godly_a do_v instruct_v stir_v up_o and_o refresh_v themselves_o therefore_o god_n love_v not_o heaviness_n and_o dulness_n why_o heaviness_n must_v be_v abandon_v and_o why_o of_o spirit_n he_o hate_v uncomsorrable_a doctrine_n heavy_a and_o sorrowful_a cogitation_n and_o love_v cheerful_a heart_n for_o therefore_o have_v he_o send_v his_o son_n not_o to_o oppress_v we_o with_o heaviness_n and_o sorrow_n but_o to_o cheer_v up_o our_o soul_n in_o he_o mark_v what_o great_a joy_n all_o the_o prophet_n do_v prophesy_v of_o and_o even_o extort_v at_o our_o hand_n for_o the_o first_o come_v of_o christ_n so_o do_v the_o psalm_n so_o do_v christ_n and_o so_o do_v his_o apostle_n not_o only_o exhort_v we_o but_o even_o command_v we_o to_o rejoice_v rejoice_v thou_o daughter_n of_o zion_n be_v joyful_a thou_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n 5._o ●ach_n 5._o for_o behold_v thy_o king_n come_v to_o thou_o again_o for_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o come_n rejoice_v you_o heaven_n for_o the_o 23._o esay_n 44._o 12_o 23._o lord_n have_v do_v it_o shout_n you_o low_o part_n of_o the_o earth_n burst_v forth_o into_o praise_n you_o mountain_n why_o what_o be_v do_v and_o wherefore_o must_v there_o be_v such_o great_a joy_n for_o i_o have_v put_v away_o thy_o sin_n as_o darkness_n and_o thy_o transgression_n as_o a_o mist_n and_o thus_o have_v the_o lord_n redeem_v jacob_n and_o will_v be_v glorify_v in_o israel_n and_o albeit_o we_o 4._o luth._o se●m_fw-la in_o phil._n 4._o 4._o fall_v sometime_o into_o sin_n which_o by_o nature_n bring_v sadness_n and_o sorrow_n with_o they_o yet_o forasmuch_o as_o they_o can_v bring_v so_o much_o hurt_v as_o christ_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o bring_v power_n of_o abolish_n they_o with_o profit_n and_o safety_n joy_n in_o the_o lord_n ought_v always_o to_o have_v the_o first_o place_n with_o we_o and_o far_o to_o overcome_v the_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n that_o come_v by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n hence_o do_v the_o true_o faithful_a soul_n the_o bride_n of_o christ_n burst_v forth_o into_o this_o ecstasy_n say_v i_o will_v great_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o my_o god_n why_o because_o he_o have_v clothe_v i_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n what_o garment_n be_v those_o he_o have_v cover_v i_o with_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n he_o have_v deck_v 10._o esay_n 61._o 10._o i_o as_o a_o bride_n tire_v herself_o with_o her_o jewel_n esay_n 61._o 10._o and_o hereupon_o say_v luther_n beholdhow_n for_o this_o knowledge_n 13._o luth._o in_o gal._n 3._o 13._o and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n to_o come_v the_o saint_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n rejoice_v more_o than_o we_o now_o do_v when_o he_o be_v so_o comfortable_o reveal_v and_o exhibit_v unto_o we_o indeed_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v that_o this_o benefit_n of_o christ_n the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n be_v a_o inestimable_a treasure_n but_o we_o conceive_v not_o thereby_o such_o a_o full_a joy_n of_o spirit_n as_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n do_v hereof_o it_o come_v that_o they_o especial_o paul_n do_v so_o plentiful_o set_v forth_o and_o so_o diligent_o teach_v the_o article_n of_o justification_n for_o this_o be_v the_o proper_a office_n of_o a_o apostle_n and_o of_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n and_o benefit_n gospel_n the_o proper_a office_n of_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o work_n of_o this_o joy_n and_o therefore_o do_v s._n paul_n define_v a_o minister_n to_o be_v but_o a_o help_n to_o the_o people_n joy_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 24._o when_o such_o a_o rejoice_v 24._o 2_o cor_n 1._o 24._o faith_n possess_v the_o heart_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v so_o receive_v indeed_o then_o god_n appear_v sweet_a and_o altogether_o love_v neither_o feel_v the_o heart_n any_o thing_n but_o the_o favour_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n it_o stand_v with_o a_o bold_a and_o strong_a confidence_n 4._o luth._o serm_n in_o phil._n 4._o 4._o it_o fear_v not_o lest_o any_o evil_a come_v unto_o it_o it_o be_v quiet_a from_o all_o fear_n of_o displeasure_n be_v merry_a and_o glad_a of_o so_o incomparable_a grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n give_v unto_o it_o free_o and_o most_o abundant_o in_o christ_n wherefore_o there_o must_v needs_o forthwith_o proceed_v from_o such_o a_o faith_n love_n joy_n peace_n gladness_n give_v of_o thanks_o praise_n and_o a_o certain_a marvellous_a delight_n in_o god_n as_o in_o a_o most_o dear_a and_o favourable_a father_n which_o deal_v so_o fatherly_a with_o we_o and_o pour_v forth_o his_o gift_n so_o plentiful_o and_o in_o so_o great_a measure_n upon_o they_o also_o which_o do_v not_o deserve_v they_o behold_v of_o such_o joy_n paul_n speak_v here_o which_o ●ruly_a where_o it_o be_v there_o can_v be_v no_o place_n for_o sin_n or_o fear_v of_o death_n or_o hell_n yea_o nothing_o be_v there_o but_o a_o joyful_a quiet_a and_o omnipotent_a trust_n in_o god_n and_o in_o his_o favour_n wherefore_o it_o be_v call_v joy_n not_o in_o gold_n silver_z delight_n sing_v health_n knowledge_n wisdom_n power_n glory_n friendship_n favour_n no_o nor_o in_o work_n holiness_n and_o such_o like_a but_o joy_n in_o the_o lord_n wherefore_o paul_n speak_v say_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v phil._n 4._o 4._o and_o peter_n 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o testify_v that_o the_o faithful_a by_o believe_v do_v rejoice_v 8._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a for_o in_o this_o righteousness_n wherein_o i_o be_o make_v passive_o righteous_a i_o galat._n luther_n argument_n in_o galat._n have_v no_o sin_n no_o fear_n no_o sting_n of_o conscience_n no_o care_n of_o death_n for_o where_o christ_n be_v true_o see_v indeed_o there_o must_v needs_o be_v full_a and_o perfect_a joy_n in_o the_o lord_n wherefore_o if_o any_o man_n feel_v himself_o oppress_v with_o 20._o luther_n in_o gal._n 2._o 20._o heaviness_n and_o anguish_n of_o heart_n he_o must_v not_o impute_v it_o unto_o christ_n although_o it_o come_v under_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n but_o unto_o the_o devil_n who_o oftentimes_o come_v under_o the_o colour_n of_o christ_n and_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n for_o if_o there_o be_v any_o fear_n or_o any_o grief_n of_o conscience_n it_o be_v a_o token_n that_o this_o passive_a heart_n the_o cause_n of_o fear_n and_o sadness_n of_o heart_n righteousness_n wherewith_o i_o be_o free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a be_v withdraw_v that_o grace_n be_v hide_v and_o christ_n be_v darken_v out_o of_o sight_n wherefore_o we_o must_v 7._o luther_n in_o serm_n of_o the_o lose_a sheep_n in_o gal._n 4._o 7._o fight_v against_o sadness_n and_o heaviness_n of_o spirit_n cause_v by_o the_o law_n and_o give_v no_o place_n to_o the_o devil_n who_o will_v by_o the_o law_n break_v up_o the_o bride-chamber_n of_o christ_n and_o thrust_v himself_o into_o his_o place_n that_o be_v take_v away_o from_o the_o conscience_n her_o joy_n and_o comfort_n whereby_o he_o may_v not_o be_v able_a cheerful_o to_o lift_v up_o his_o heart_n and_o head_n before_o god_n ever_o remember_v that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n into_o which_o we_o by_o our_o effectual_a call_n be_v translate_v as_o the_o bride_n of_o christ_n into_o his_o bride-chamber_n be_v righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14._o 17._o spirit_n rom._n 14._o 17._o four_o effect_v good_a judgement_n &_o right_o discern_v of_o all_o spirit_n the_o four_o effect_n or_o fruit_n declare_v the_o utility_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v that_o it_o work_v a_o good_a judgement_n and_o right_o discern_v of_o all_o religion_n work_n and_o worship_n to_o the_o utter_a overthrow_v of_o all_o superstition_n sect_n and_o schism_n and_o do_v reduce_v people_n from_o their_o contentious_a and_o dangerous_a by-path_n and_o do_v rectify_v their_o blind_a legal_a zeal_n mention_v rom._n 10._o 3._o 3._o rom._n 10._o 3._o decline_a to_o sundry_a sect_n and_o contentious_a opinion_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o pure_a and_o sincere_a worship_n of_o god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o one_o faith_n only_o and_o one_o baptism_n ephes_n 4._o 2._o to_o 6._o unto_o which_o they_o 6._o ephes_n 4._o 2._o to_o 6._o can_v be_v win_v but_o by_o understand_v the_o excellency_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o how_o complete_a they_o be_v make_v by_o it_o alone_o before_o god_n colos_n 2._o 10._o but_o will_v be_v carry_v 10._o colos_n 2._o 10._o away_o
the_o first_o and_o six_o chapter_n to_o the_o rom._n but_o also_o by_o the_o example_n of_o nicodemus_n who_o at_o the_o first_o be_v neither_o regenerate_v nor_o know_v nor_o can_v learn_v what_o it_o mean_v which_o make_v he_o to_o come_v unto_o christ_n by_o night_n be_v ashamed_a to_o come_v in_o the_o day_n but_o after_o that_o christ_n have_v teach_v he_o free_a justification_n by_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n lift_v up_o in_o the_o wilderness_n free_o heal_v we_o then_o he_o be_v a_o new_a man_n inflame_v with_o zeal_n to_o defend_v christ_n before_o the_o face_n 52._o john_n 7._o 50_o 51_o 52._o of_o the_o ruler_n even_o at_o midday_n john_n 7._o 50_o 51_o 52._o for_o christ_n first_o make_v we_o righteous_a by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o himself_o in_o the_o holy_a gospel_n and_o afterward_o he_o creat_v a_o new_a heart_n in_o we_o bring_v forth_o new_a motion_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o assurance_n whereby_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o we_o please_v the_o father_n for_o his_o sake_n also_o he_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o true_a judgement_n whereby_o we_o prove_v and_o try_v those_o thing_n which_o before_o we_o know_v not_o or_o else_o altogether_o dislike_v so_o that_o take_v a_o kettle_n of_o comparison_n a_o plain_a comparison_n cold_a water_n which_o we_o will_v have_v to_o be_v hot_a it_o will_v be_v a_o foolish_a part_n to_o set_v it_o beside_o the_o fire_n and_o then_o charge_v it_o to_o be_v hot_a and_o to_o threat_v it_o that_o else_o it_o shall_v be_v spill_v but_o put_v fire_n under_o it_o then_o will_v it_o begin_v to_o be_v warm_a but_o if_o it_o grow_v not_o hot_a enough_o put_v more_o fire_n under_o and_o if_o there_o lie_v a_o green_a stick_n or_o block_n that_o keep_v away_o the_o heat_n yet_o put_v under_o more_o fire_n and_o then_o it_o will_v burn_v up_o the_o block_n and_o make_v the_o water_n thorough_o hot_a so_o our_o soul_n be_v this_o block_n our_o affection_n be_v like_a to_o water_n as_o cold_a to_o god_n 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