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scripture_n be_v to_o be_v hear_v second_o 4.1_o second_o eph._n 4.11.12.13_o rom_n 1.17_o &_o chap._n 13.10.11_o heb._n 5.12_o philip._n 1.11_o 2._o pet._n 1.5_o etc._n etc._n ephes_n 5.15.16_o etc._n etc._n 1._o tim._n 4.15_o 1._o cor._n 10.17_o 1._o thes_n 3.10.12_o &_o cha_n 4.1_o a_o diligent_a and_o unpartial_a examination_n of_o ourselves_o how_o we_o profit_n in_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n and_o in_o the_o comfort_n of_o faith_n by_o our_o hear_n and_o how_o we_o grow_v more_o willing_a and_o ready_a to_o every_o good_a work_n thereby_o and_o to_o take_v all_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n thereunto_o with_o great_a delight_n than_o before_o 2.11_o before_o psal_n 19.11_o &_o 119.11_o 2._o cor._n 2.11_o as_o also_o how_o we_o wax_v more_o circumspect_a and_o watchful_a against_o sin_n and_o the_o occasion_n thereof_o from_o day_n to_o day_n three_o 8.12_o three_o 1._o thes_n 3.9.10.11.12_o &_o 2._o thes_n 1.3_o &_o 2.13_o psal_n 119.162_o nehem._n 8.12_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n if_o upon_o the_o examination_n we_o we_o find_v any_o the_o least_o spiritual_a gain_n and_o increase_v if_o otherwise_o that_o then_o we_o better_v our_o preparation_n and_o attention_n and_o that_o we_o pray_v more_o earnest_o to_o god_n for_o his_o blessing_n than_o we_o have_v do_v four_o 1.11.12_o four_o josh_n 1.8_o psal_n 37.30_o 31._o pro._n 10.11.31_o and._n 16.23_o luke_n 24.13.14.15_o jude_n verse_n 20._o mal._n 3.16_o matth._n 13.36_o &_o 17.10.11.12.13_o &_o 18.21_o etc._n etc._n mark_n 10.10_o etc._n etc._n &_o 12.34_o luke_n 1.34_o act._n 2.37_o &_o 8.34_o rom._n 1.11.12_o sober_a and_o modest_a confer_v one_o with_o another_o and_o with_o the_o preacher_n himself_o for_o our_o mutual_a help_n concern_v the_o thing_n we_o have_v hear_v final_o etc._n final_o pro._n 2.2_o &_o 8.32.33.34.35_o act._n 2.42.46_o 1._o pet._n 2.1.2.3_o matth._n 13.20.21_o &_o 24.13_o verse_n 28._o john_n 10.27_o colos_n 1.23_o &_o 2.6.7_o etc._n etc._n continuance_n in_o hear_v if_o possible_o the_o mean_n may_v be_v enjoy_v without_o the_o which_o care_n and_o constancy_n all_o former_a profit_v will_v soon_o vanish_v away_o all_o these_o thing_n and_o if_o there_o by_o any_o other_o like_a to_o these_o they_o be_v all_o comprehend_v in_o that_o admonition_n which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n give_v luke_n 8.18_o take_v heed_n how_o you_o hear_v etc._n etc._n whereby_o also_o it_o appear_v how_o great_a and_o manifold_a cause_n there_o be_v why_o the_o same_o our_o saviour_n shall_v call_v upon_o we_o in_o special_a manor_n to_o labour_v after_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o the_o word_n which_o endure_v to_o everlasting_a life_n above_o all_o bodily_a food_n which_o perish_v john_n 6.27_o and_o see_v so_o many_o grace_n be_v necessary_a to_o hear_v hence_o also_o may_v all_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n just_o admonish_v themselves_o with_o how_o great_a knowledge_n wisdom_n and_o discretion_n with_o how_o diligent_a study_n and_o meditation_n with_o how_o often_o and_o earnest_a prayer_n with_o how_o sincere_a faithfulness_n and_o integrity_n with_o how_o pure_a and_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n with_o what_o tender_a love_n and_o pity_n over_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o people_n and_o final_o with_o how_o long_v a_o desire_n after_o their_o profit_v in_o the_o precious_a knowledge_n and_o faith_n of_o their_o salvation_n they_o stand_v bind_v constant_o to_o preach_v the_o word_n yea_o only_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o season_n &_o out_o of_o season_n etc._n etc._n why_o may_v we_o they_o look_v for_o no_o revelation_n now_o without_o or_o moreover_o and_o beside_o the_o holy_a scripture_n as_o in_o the_o former_a time_n the_o servant_n of_o god_n have_v do_v while_o yet_o no_o part_n hear_v how_o the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v to_o be_v preach_v and_o hear_v or_o not_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o scripture_n be_v write_v as_o they_o be_v at_o this_o present_a
write_v of_o the_o serpent_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o devil_n who_o instrument_n only_o the_o serpent_n be_v you_o answer_v true_o as_o may_v evident_o appear_v by_o conference_n of_o other_o place_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n with_o this_o three_o of_o genesis_n as_o 2._o cor._n 11.3.14_o and_o revela_fw-la 12.3.4_o 7.8.9.10.11_o and_o rom._n 16.20_o read_v also_o john_n 8.44_o and_o 1._o epistle_n 3.8.10.12_o act._n 26.18_o 2._o cor._n 4.4_o ephes_n 2.2.3_o &_o chap._n 6.12_o and_o 2._o tim._n 2.26_o and._n 1._o pet._n 5.8_o and_o final_o 2._o pet._n 2.4_o etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o epistle_n of_o jude_n the_o 6._o verse_n but_o though_o adam_n and_o eve_n the_o first_o man_n and_o woman_n fall_v away_o from_o the_o lord_n &_o lose_v their_o first_o estate_n and_o pull_v misery_n upon_o themselves_o what_o proof_n have_v you_o that_o it_o be_v so_o likewise_o with_o all_o their_o posterity_n in_o the_o five_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n verse_n 12.13.14_o in_o these_o word_n wherefore_o say_v the_o apostle_n as_o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n and_o so_o death_n go_v over_o all_o man_n for_o asmuch_o as_o all_o have_v sin_v for_o unto_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n be_v sin_n in_o the_o world_n though_o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v or_o rather_o not_o regard_v where_o there_o be_v no_o law._n also_o death_n reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n even_o over_o they_o that_o sin_v not_o after_o the_o like_a manner_n of_o the_o transgression_n of_o adam_n who_o be_v a_o figure_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v this_o place_n do_v plain_o confirm_v it_o indeed_o and_o it_o be_v just_a with_o the_o lord_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o no_o less_o than_o the_o attainder_n of_o the_o child_n of_o a_o traitor_n be_v account_v just_a with_o man_n until_o the_o prince_n of_o his_o clemency_n &_o mercy_n shall_v pardon_v &_o restore_v they_o the_o issue_n therefore_o of_o all_o be_v 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far_o away_o the_o consideration_n of_o these_o thing_n from_o we_o every_o one_o excuse_v and_o justify_v himself_o against_o god_n though_o we_o go_v on_o in_o never_n so_o wicked_a and_o godless_a a_o course_n show_v some_o proof_n of_o this_o that_o you_o say_v in_o the_o 17._o chapt._n of_o jeremie_n the_o 9_o verse_n the_o heart_n be_v deciptfull_a and_o wicked_a above_o all_o thing_n who_o can_v know_v it_o i_o the_o lord_n search_v the_o heart_n and_o again_o proverb_n 16.2_o all_o the_o way_n of_o a_o man_n be_v clean_o in_o his_o own_o eye_n but_o the_o lord_n ponder_v the_o spirit_n thus_o therefore_o it_o be_v plain_a and_o manifest_v every_o way_n that_o natural_o we_o neither_o know_v god_n nor_o ourselves_o aright_o and_o that_o our_o corruption_n vanity_n sin_n and_o misery_n be_v above_o all_o that_o we_o can_v conceive_v so_o that_o infinite_a cause_n have_v we_o to_o renounce_v ourselves_o and_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n &_o so_o 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god_n because_o they_o be_v that_o portion_n of_o scripture_n which_o god_n have_v special_o sanctify_v to_o discover_v unto_o we_o etc._n the_o law_n of_o god_n detect_v sin_n etc._n etc._n and_o to_o cause_v we_o in_o and_o by_o his_o wisdom_n to_o see_v our_o own_o folly_n by_o his_o holiness_n our_o prophanesse_n by_o his_o righteousness_n our_o sin_n and_o by_o our_o sin_n our_o own_o most_o just_o deserve_v death_n and_o damnation_n but_o not_o that_o we_o shall_v peremptory_o and_o without_o all_o bail_n and_o maineprise_n as_o we_o may_v say_v be_v condemn_v but_o rather_o that_o we_o may_v be_v lead_v to_o christ_n jesus_n thereby_o and_o so_o in_o he_o find_v wisdom_n holiness_n righteousness_n redemption_n repentance_n and_o godliness_n of_o life_n here_o in_o this_o world_n and_o life_n everlasting_a with_o all_o glory_n and_o happiness_n hereafter_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n to_o the_o which_o end_n and_o purpose_n let_v we_o now_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n 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and_o rom._n 10.5_o what_o be_v sin_n it_o be_v the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n either_o in_o deed_n word_n or_o thought_n never_o so_o little_a swerve_v from_o it_o so_o do_v saint_n john_n define_v sin_n 1._o epistle_n chap._n 3._o vers_fw-la 4._o and_o rom._n 7.7_o lust_n be_v sin_n and_o mark_v 7.21_o our_o saviour_n christ_n tell_v we_o that_o wicked_a thought_n defile_v a_o man_n what_o be_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v the_o reward_n of_o sin_n it_o contain_v all_o the_o heavy_a and_o woeful_a effect_n of_o god_n wrath_n that_o be_v to_o say_v all_o the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o everlasting_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v this_o be_v plain_o lay_v forth_o levit._n 26._o from_o the_o 14._o verse_n and_o deut._n 28._o from_o the_o 15._o verse_n mean_a what_o sin_n curse_n blessing_n etc._n etc._n do_v mean_a etc._n etc._n and_o chap._n 29.18.19_o etc._n etc._n and_o chap._n 32.22.23.24.25_o and_o isaiah_n 30.33_o and_o matth._n 25.41_o what_o be_v repentance_n whereby_o if_o it_o be_v of_o faith_n the_o curse_n may_v be_v avoid_v it_o be_v a_o utter_a forsake_v of_o all_o sin_n proceed_v of_o hearty_a sorrow_o for_o it_o with_o unfeigned_a hatred_n and_o strife_n against_o it_o and_o a_o zealous_a follow_v of_o all_o true_a godliness_n and_o virtue_n with_o constant_a joy_n and_o delight_v therein_o that_o this_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o repentance_n read_v isaiah_n 1.16.17_o amos_n 5.15_o rom._n 12.9_o 2._o cor._n 7.1.10.11_o and_o proverb_n chap._n 21.15_o it_o be_v joy_n to_o the_o just_a to_o do_v judgement_n what_o be_v virtue_n or_o righteousness_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a fruit_n or_o part_n of_o repentance_n it_o be_v perfect_a
and_o mal._n chapter_n 2.14.15.16_o see_v tremel_n matth._n 19.3.4.5_o and_o 1._o cor._n 7.2_o the_o espouse_a party_n break_v the_o faith_n of_o her_o marriage_n promise_n commit_v adultery_n though_o as_o yet_o she_o be_v not_o marry_v and_o therefore_o have_v the_o adulterer_n punishment_n by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n deut._n chap._n 22._o verse_n 23.24_o thus_o adultery_n be_v forbid_v howsoever_o it_o be_v commit_v but_o be_v there_o no_o sin_n else_o forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n as_o a_o transgression_n against_o the_o law_n of_o marriage_n but_o only_o the_o unfaithful_a breach_n and_o violate_v of_o the_o covenant_n thereof_o the_o lord_n no_o doubt_n forbid_v every_o intemperate_a and_o unreverend_a or_o dishonourable_a abuse_n of_o marriage_n betwixt_o those_o which_o be_v already_o marry_v yea_o and_o all_o light_n wanton_a and_o unaduised_a purpose_n or_o thought_n which_o any_o have_v with_o themselves_o to_o make_v entrance_n into_o that_o estate_n hereafter_o it_o 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which_o be_v call_v incest_n because_o it_o be_v a_o special_a breach_n of_o chastity_n yea_o as_o though_o it_o shall_v be_v say_v that_o such_o be_v altogether_o void_a of_o chastity_n whosoever_o regard_v not_o to_o avoid_v such_o incestuous_a defilement_n as_o be_v here_o rehearse_v such_o therefore_o be_v the_o error_n and_o sin_n to_o be_v avoid_v touch_v entrance_n into_o marriage_n there_o be_v also_o abuse_v of_o marriage_n itself_o as_o have_v be_v further_o mention_v in_o the_o former_a answer_n but_o i_o leave_v that_o to_o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o that_o be_v marry_v from_o the_o speech_n which_o be_v direct_v to_o they_o for_o their_o more_o particular_a instruction_n and_o admonition_n that_o way_n according_a to_o that_o which_o be_v write_v in_o diverse_a place_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n such_o as_o we_o read_v 1._o cor._n 7.3.4.5_o leviticus_fw-la 18._o verse_n 19_o and_o chapter_n 12._o with_o some_o caution_n against_o ceremonious_a scruple_n and_o 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of_o our_o new_a birth_n in_o christ_n jesus_n etc._n etc._n and_o first_o which_o be_v those_o other_o kind_n of_o filthiness_n of_o the_o body_n which_o the_o lord_n do_v moreover_o and_o beside_o all_o the_o former_a forbid_v in_o this_o his_o commandment_n they_o be_v either_o violent_a deflower_v and_o ravishment_n whether_o of_o maid_n or_o marry_a wife_n young_a or_o old_a whosoever_o and_o special_o all_o incestuous_a fornication_n and_o adultery_n or_o else_o they_o be_v those_o abominable_a action_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o lawful_a use_n of_o nature_n such_o as_o be_v those_o sin_n which_o may_v be_v understand_v by_o these_o three_o name_n not_o once_o to_o be_v name_v save_v only_o for_o necessary_a admonition_n and_o warning_n against_o they_o onans_fw-la sin_n sodomitry_n or_o buggery_n with_o man_n and_o buggery_n with_o beast_n or_o last_o of_o all_o when_o any_o work_v filthiness_n alone_o with_o himself_o and_o be_v defile_v in_o his_o body_n
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our_o nature_n be_v rife_a and_o lavish_a to_o cause_v they_o sudden_o to_o arise_v and_o start_v up_o we_o shall_v be_v as_o ready_a always_o to_o pray_v to_o god_n against_o they_o as_o they_o be_v press_v and_o ready_a to_o solicit_v we_o to_o withdraw_v our_o heart_n from_o god_n this_o evil_a lust_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o we_o must_v be_v watch_v and_o fight_v against_o continual_o after_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n rom._n 7_o even_o so_o long_o as_o we_o carry_v about_o we_o this_o corrupt_a nature_n of_o we_o as_o against_o a_o monster_n of_o many_o head_n always_o evil_a thought_n and_o motion_n will_v have_v the_o first_o foot_n in_o every_o matter_n the_o lord_n in_o the_o beginning_n curse_v the_o serpent_n because_o it_o be_v the_o devil_n instrument_n to_o bring_v sin_n into_o the_o world_n when_o as_o before_o there_o be_v no_o evil_a lust_n in_o man_n pure_a nature_n commandment_n how_o we_o be_v to_o repent_v and_o obey_v this_o commandment_n wherefore_o see_v ever_o since_o the_o entrance_n of_o evil_a lust_n this_o have_v be_v and_o be_v the_o devil_n secret_a mean_n to_o entice_v and_o draw_v we_o unto_o all_o sin_n it_o ought_v to_o be_v more_o odious_a unto_o we_o then_o any_o serpent_n can_v be_v i_o will_v hear_v yet_o one_o thing_n more_o of_o you_o what_o thought_n and_o motion_n do_v you_o mean_v by_o vain_a thought_n and_o wander_a lust_n and_o motion_n all_o thought_n motion_n and_o lust_n whatsoever_o they_o be_v they_o be_v all_o of_o they_o vain_a and_o sinful_a which_o be_v not_o agreeable_a to_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n and_o which_o tend_v not_o to_o the_o right_a end_n that_o be_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n &_o to_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o church_n &_o people_n it_o be_v true_a for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o you_o do_v do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n 1._o cor._n 10.31_o so_o we_o may_v say_v whatsoever_o you_o think_v mind_n or_o devise_v let_v it_o be_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n but_o see_v by_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o contrary_a vanity_n and_o evil_n covet_v which_o be_v in_o we_o our_o mind_n be_v most_o feeble_a and_o fickle_a in_o themselves_o touch_v all_o good_a thought_n and_o meditation_n that_o we_o can_v stay_v our_o heart_n in_o they_o we_o may_v see_v from_o hence_o most_o lively_a how_o great_a and_o urgent_a cause_n we_o have_v always_o to_o lift_v up_o our_o eye_n to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v and_o be_v still_o lift_v up_o unto_o we_o like_v unto_o that_o heal_a serpent_n which_o be_v lift_v up_o by_o moses_n in_o the_o wilderness_n that_o by_o faith_n in_o he_o we_o may_v obtain_v help_n even_o a_o sovereign_a counterpoison_v against_o the_o stinging_n of_o this_o venomous_a serpent_n who_o have_v so_o deep_o and_o so_o deadly_a convey_v his_o poison_n into_o us._n we_o may_v see_v also_o what_o great_a cause_n we_o have_v to_o be_v continual_a in_o prayer_n to_o god_n that_o it_o will_v please_v he_o to_o sanctify_v our_o heart_n that_o the_o thought_n and_o meditation_n thereof_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o according_a to_o the_o prayer_n of_o david_n in_o the_o 19_o psalm_n we_o may_v perceive_v likewise_o what_o great_a cause_n we_o have_v to_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o to_o make_v due_a use_n from_o these_o sensible_a assurance_n of_o god_n love_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v the_o rather_o have_v power_n against_o the_o vanity_n of_o our_o mind_n etc._n etc._n let_v we_o learn_v to_o make_v the_o lord_n our_o portion_n and_o let_v christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v in_o stead_n of_o all_o covetable_a or_o desirable_a thing_n unto_o we_o according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v out_o of_o the_o 16._o psal_n and_o as_o we_o read_v song_n of_o song_n chap._n 5.16_o that_o christ_n be_v to_o the_o church_n in_o stead_n of_o all_o sweet_a thing_n commandment_n it_o lead_v we_o back_o to_o 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it_o follow_v that_o we_o inquire_v into_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o superior_n whosoever_o shall_v deal_v honourable_o according_a to_o the_o office_n of_o their_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n towards_o their_o inferior_n and_o first_o what_o be_v the_o blessing_n upon_o natural_a parent_n which_o bring_v up_o and_o govern_v their_o child_n as_o they_o ought_v to_o do_v the_o father_n of_o the_o righteous_a shall_v great_o rejoice_v and_o he_o that_o beget_v a_o wise_a son_n shall_v have_v joy_n of_o he_o thy_o father_n and_o thy_o mother_n shall_v be_v glad_a and_o she_o that_o bear_v thou_o shall_v rejoice_v prou._n chap._n 23._o verse_n 24.25_o this_o presuppose_v good_a education_n as_o a_o mean_n of_o this_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o the_o child_n according_a to_o that_o which_o follow_v in_o the_o same_o book_n of_o the_o holy_a proverb_n chapter_n 29.15.16_o 17._o the_o rod_n and_o correction_n give_v wisdom_n but_o a_o child_n set_v at_o liberty_n make_v the_o mother_n ashamed_a etc._n etc._n correct_v thy_o son_n and_o he_o will_v give_v thou_o rest_n yea_o he_o will_v give_v pleasure_n to_o thy_o soul_n and_o otherwise_o we_o know_v according_a to_o that_o chap._n 22.15_o foolishness_n be_v bind_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o child_n etc._n etc._n wherefore_o chap._n 13.24_o it_o be_v say_v chasten_v he_o betimes_o this_o be_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o good_a parent_n what_o be_v the_o blessing_n upon_o good_a prince_n and_o ruler_n who_o be_v foster_v father_n to_o the_o people_n of_o god_n in_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n mercy_n and_o truth_n preserve_v the_o king_n for_o his_o throne_n shall_v be_v establish_v with_o mercy_n prou._n chapter_n 20.28_o and_o chap._n 29.14_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o king_n which_o judge_v the_o poor_a in_o truth_n shall_v be_v establish_v for_o ever_o read_v also_o 1._o king_n 2.1.2.3.4_o where_o king_n david_n charge_v his_o son_n solomon_n to_o do_v the_o office_n of_o a_o 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shall_v say_v to_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o city_n this_o our_o son_n be_v stubborn_a and_o disobedient_a and_o he_o will_v not_o obey_v our_o admonition_n he_o be_v a_o riotour_n and_o a_o drunkard_n then_o all_o the_o man_n of_o his_o city_n shall_v stone_n he_o with_o stone_n unto_o death_n so_o thou_o shall_v take_v away_o evil_a from_o among_o you_o that_o all_o israel_n may_v hear_v it_o and_o fear_n read_v also_o exod._n 21.15_o and_o verse_n 17._o levit._fw-la 20.9_o math._n 15.4_o deut._n 27.16_o prou._n 20._o verse_n 20._o etc._n etc._n chap._n 30.17_o what_o be_v the_o curse_n upon_o rebellious_a subject_n and_o such_o as_o shall_v curse_v their_o ruler_n a_o seditious_a person_n seek_v only_o evil_a but_o a_o cruel_a messenger_n shall_v be_v send_v against_o he_o prou._n 17.11_o and_o chap._n 30.31_o there_o be_v no_o rise_n
law_n two_o thing_n seem_v worthy_a to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o place_n the_o first_o why_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o rest_n in_o the_o former_a commandment_n which_o be_v a_o perfect_a law_n for_o the_o well_o order_v of_o all_o society_n if_o it_o be_v thorough_o observe_v the_o second_o why_o this_o commandment_n forbid_v murder_n have_v the_o next_o place_n after_o that_o what_o have_v you_o learn_v for_o answer_v to_o these_o thing_n it_o the_o scope_n of_o it_o first_o the_o lordre_v not_o in_o the_o former_a commandment_n only_o because_o that_o contempt_n of_o good_a order_n and_o government_n which_o reign_v in_o our_o nature_n break_v forth_o into_o sundry_a outrage_n and_o mischief_n which_o he_o see_v likewise_o necessary_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v express_o mention_v and_o straight_o forbid_v second_o he_o give_v the_o commandment_n against_o murder_n the_o next_o place_n because_o not_o only_o in_o the_o account_n of_o man_n but_o also_o even_o in_o the_o 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so_o else_o shall_v not_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v perfect_a for_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n come_v evil_a thought_n murder_n etc._n etc._n the_o which_o do_v defile_v a_o man_n math._n 15.19.20_o such_o be_v the_o murderous_a thought_n of_o esau_n against_o his_o brother_n jaacob_n gen._n 27.41_o read_v also_o ezek._n 22.6_o which_o be_v those_o outward_a evil_n whereby_o murder_n be_v occasion_v sower_n disdainful_a and_o wrathful_a countenance_n taunt_a and_o revile_v speech_n captious_a quarrel_v and_o fight_v these_o be_v the_o more_o immediate_a forerunner_n and_o occasion_n of_o murder_n as_o daily_a experience_n show_v for_o the_o sword_n will_v not_o be_v so_o rash_o draw_v as_o it_o be_v wont_a if_o the_o tongue_n can_v be_v keep_v in_o the_o scabbard_n as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o if_o the_o countenance_n and_o behaviour_n be_v so_o amiable_a as_o it_o shall_v be_v etc._n etc._n but_o let_v we_o go_v on_o which_o be_v those_o 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distinction_n here_o in_o this_o negative_a part_n of_o this_o commandment_n because_o it_o be_v the_o fit_a order_n to_o be_v hold_v afterward_o in_o the_o affirmative_a part_n of_o it_o touch_v the_o first_o branch_n therefore_o of_o the_o distinction_n which_o be_v those_o evil_a affection_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o virtue_n of_o harmlessness_n and_o innocence_n touch_v man_n person_n and_o life_n they_o be_v of_o three_o sort_n which_o be_v they_o first_o the_o contrary_n of_o meekness_n second_o the_o contrary_n of_o tractablenesse_n or_o gentleness_n and_o easiness_n to_o be_v entreat_v three_o the_o contrary_n of_o peaceablenesse_n of_o these_o therefore_o let_v we_o now_o henceforth_o inquire_v and_o first_o which_o be_v the_o contrary_n of_o meekness_n they_o be_v these_o which_o follow_v 1_o pride_n in_o that_o every_o man_n think_v too_o high_o of_o himself_o 2_o envy_n and_o repine_v at_o our_o neighbour_n prosperity_n 3_o rash_a and_o unaduised_a anger_n when_o 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man_n second_o contentiousnesse_n or_o a_o delight_n in_o a_o obstinate_a course_n of_o brawl_v and_o contention_n three_o inveterate_a hatred_n or_o rancour_n and_o malice_n all_o these_o be_v the_o contrary_n of_o the_o virtue_n belong_v to_o harmlessness_n and_o innocence_n touch_v the_o life_n and_o person_n of_o man_n show_v furthermore_o which_o be_v the_o contrary_n to_o the_o virtue_n which_o belong_v to_o helpefulnesse_n concern_v the_o relief_n succour_n and_o comfort_n of_o life_n these_o be_v likewise_o of_o three_o sort_n which_o be_v they_o first_o the_o contrary_n to_o the_o virtue_n of_o peacemaking_a second_o the_o contrary_n to_o those_o virtue_n which_o belong_v to_o the_o repel_v of_o injury_n three_o the_o contrary_n to_o the_o virtue_n which_o serve_v to_o the_o well_o place_v and_o bestow_v of_o benefit_n let_v we_o therefore_o likewise_o inquire_v of_o these_o in_o the_o same_o order_n as_o we_o have_v already_o do_v of_o the_o former_a and_o
this_o sin_n if_o they_o see_v how_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o then_o unto_o ravishment_n and_o incest_n or_o unto_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v against_o the_o use_n of_o nature_n three_o because_o this_o sin_n have_v in_o their_o conceit_n a_o more_o clean_o and_o safe_a covert_n to_o conceal_v and_o hide_v itself_o from_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n than_o any_o of_o they_o all_o final_o because_o more_o person_n be_v more_o deep_o injure_v and_o damnify_v by_o the_o commit_n of_o this_o sin_n then_o of_o any_o of_o the_o rest_n the_o truth_n of_o these_o thing_n be_v easy_o discern_v but_o now_o at_o the_o last_o leave_v these_o filthy_a sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o can_v but_o be_v odious_a to_o all_o honest_a and_o chaste_a heart_n and_o even_o a_o humble_v unto_o we_o all_o to_o be_v detain_v in_o the_o thought_n of_o they_o and_o to_o hear_v and_o consider_v of_o the_o vileness_n of_o our_o nature_n through_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n adultery_n why_o all_o other_o transgression_n of_o this_o commandment_n be_v comprehend_v under_o adultery_n and_o further_o also_o a_o tedious_a and_o unwelcome_a discourse_n save_v that_o of_o necessity_n all_o flesh_n must_v herein_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n in_o the_o acknowledgement_n and_o bewail_v of_o the_o same_o so_o horrible_a a_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o as_o we_o see_v be_v free_a from_o no_o kind_n of_o sin_n let_v we_o come_v to_o the_o affirmative_a part_n of_o this_o holy_a commandment_n and_o see_v what_o pure_a and_o undefiled_a virtue_n and_o duty_n our_o most_o pure_a and_o holy_a god_n do_v command_v we_o in_o it_o show_v which_o they_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n command_v every_o one_o of_o we_o both_o in_o single_a life_n and_o in_o the_o marry_a estate_n from_o the_o first_o of_o our_o year_n to_o the_o last_o of_o our_o day_n to_o possess_v our_o vessel_n that_o be_v our_o body_n in_o holiness_n and_o honour_n and_o that_o to_o the_o same_o end_n we_o labour_v after_o 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inordinate_a lust_n of_o the_o body_n second_o shamefastness_n which_o be_v as_o the_o nurse_n of_o chastity_n when_o the_o heart_n be_v as_o it_o be_v strike_v and_o rebuke_v in_o itself_o the_o face_n blush_v so_o soon_o as_o we_o either_o think_v or_o hear_v or_o behold_v though_o at_o unaware_o any_o uncleanely_a and_o unshamefast_a speech_n or_o action_n command_v duty_n command_v three_o temperance_n which_o be_v as_o the_o bridle_n of_o bodily_a lust_n in_o that_o it_o utter_o abstein_v from_o all_o unlawful_a pleasure_n and_o delight_n four_o sobriety_n which_o be_v as_o one_o may_v say_v the_o beauty_n and_o perfection_n of_o temperance_n consist_v in_o the_o moderation_n of_o all_o lawful_a pleasure_n and_o delight_n and_o final_o as_o mean_n and_o help_n to_o all_o these_o virtue_n earnest_a prayer_n and_o the_o same_o also_o sometime_o join_v with_o the_o holy_a exercise_n of_o private_a humiliation_n and_o fast_v and_o always_o diligent_a exercise_n in_o some_o honest_a business_n or_o other_o these_o virtue_n with_o the_o mean_n and_o help_v thereof_o be_v indeed_o common_a to_o all_o both_o young_a and_o old_a one_o and_o other_o concern_v the_o which_o also_o we_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v careful_a every_o one_o to_o practice_v they_o himself_o but_o all_o stand_v further_o more_o bind_v as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o every_o of_o we_o to_o cherish_v they_o in_o other_o and_o to_o suppress_v the_o contrary_n and_o special_o such_o as_o have_v government_n stand_v bind_v to_o look_v unto_o it_o concern_v all_o that_o belong_v to_o they_o tit._n 2.1.2.3_o etc._n etc._n but_o as_o be_v say_v there_o be_v other_o virtue_n and_o duty_n which_o do_v more_o particular_o belong_v to_o the_o marry_a and_o that_o also_o partly_o for_o comfortable_a entrance_n into_o it_o and_o partly_o for_o happy_a continuance_n therein_o which_o be_v those_o that_o appertain_v to_o comfortable_a entrance_n into_o the_o marry_a estate_n in_o way_n of_o preparation_n 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advice_n and_o free_a consent_n obtain_v &_o their_o own_o heart_n firm_o unite_v betwixt_o themselves_o they_o seek_v thenceforth_o to_o be_v religious_o contract_v and_o espouse_v final_o that_o they_o defer_v to_o come_v together_o as_o man_n and_o wife_n till_o their_o marriage_n be_v public_o and_o in_o lawful_a manner_n solemnize_v and_o bless_v in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n such_o be_v the_o grace_n &_o virtue_n to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o right_a manner_n of_o comfortable_a entrance_n into_o the_o marry_a estate_n now_o which_o be_v they_o which_o be_v necessary_a for_o happy_a continuance_n in_o it_o they_o be_v these_o which_o follow_v first_o that_o the_o promise_n and_o faith_n of_o the_o marriage_n covenant_n be_v entire_o and_o constant_o keep_v second_o that_o mutual_a love_n and_o benevolence_n be_v always_o on_o both_o part_n wise_o and_o sober_o cherish_v and_o maintain_v aswell_o in_o adversity_n as_o prosperity_n with_o a_o fellow-feeling_n each_o of_o other_o joy_n or_o grief_n three_o that_o long_o and_o unnecessary_a absence_n or_o separation_n be_v avoid_v final_o that_o as_o they_o be_v one_o flesh_n so_o also_o they_o be_v of_o one_o spirit_n consent_v in_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o special_o in_o the_o spiritual_a duty_n of_o god_n holy_a service_n and_o worship_n and_o even_o for_o the_o same_o cause_n in_o bodily_a abstinence_n itself_o so_o often_o and_o so_o long_o as_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o partly_o the_o very_a course_n which_o god_n have_v set_v in_o nature_n show_v that_o it_o be_v convenient_a and_o meet_a they_o shall_v abstain_v but_o be_v all_o bind_v upon_o the_o due_a observation_n of_o all_o the_o former_a rule_n and_o caution_n to_o seek_v marriage_n by_o the_o charge_n of_o this_o commandment_n whosoever_o have_v not_o a_o special_a gift_n from_o god_n to_o live_v pure_o &_o chaste_o without_o marriage_n they_o be_v all_o bind_v to_o seek_v it_o yea_o although_o in_o their_o own_o heart_n they_o will_v choose_v rather_o or_o have_v already_o rash_o vow_v to_o live_v a_o single_a life_n there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o it_o be_v so_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n rule_v 1._o cor._n 7.2_o to_o avoid_v fornication_n let_v every_o man_n have_v his_o wife_n and_o let_v every_o woman_n have_v she_o own_o husband_n and_o again_o verse_n 9_o it_o be_v better_a to_o marry_v then_o to_o burn_v and_o then_o consequent_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v much_o better_a to_o marry_v and_o so_o to_o avoid_v the_o burn_a heat_n of_o lust_n then_o by_o shun_v marriage_n to_o fall_v into_o those_o filthy_a practice_n which_o be_v worse_a than_o fornication_n as_o many_o do_v according_a to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v declare_v before_o they_o also_o do_v very_o wicked_o against_o this_o commandment_n who_o soever_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o god_n ordinance_n do_v shun_v
also_o john_n 19.12_o all_o these_o false_a witness_n in_o either_o respect_n follow_v therein_o the_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o father_n of_o lie_n john_n chap._n 8._o and_o the_o accuser_n of_o the_o brethren_n reve._n 12.10_o which_o wickedness_n the_o lord_n express_o forbid_v leu._n 19.16_o thou_o shall_v not_o walk_v about_o with_o tale_n where_o note_v the_o signification_n of_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d racil_n come_v of_o the_o verb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d racal_a which_o be_v by_o make_v merchandise_n to_o seek_v gain_n see_v tremel_n by_o this_o therefore_o which_o have_v be_v say_v we_o may_v sufficient_o perceive_v that_o all_o kind_n of_o lie_v slander_a and_o backbiting_a be_v forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n whether_o against_o our_o foe_n or_o for_o our_o friend_n or_o for_o our_o own_o advantage_n read_v levit._n 19.11_o we_o may_v not_o lie_v of_o the_o devil_n according_a as_o it_o be_v true_o say_v it_o be_v a_o shame_n to_o lie_v of_o the_o devil_n as_o we_o must_v not_o use_v curse_a speech_n jude_n verse_n 9_o so_o neither_o may_v we_o use_v lie_v speech_n against_o he_o and_o therefore_o much_o less_o against_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o our_o good_a neighbour_n we_o may_v not_o lie_v on_o god_n behalf_n job_n 13.4.7.8.9.10_o rom._n 3.7.8_o much_o less_o for_o man_n cause_n to_o conclude_v this_o point_n we_o must_v not_o lie_v against_o ourselves_o by_o flatter_v and_o bless_v ourselves_o while_o we_o walk_v in_o wicked_a way_n for_o this_o be_v to_o trust_v in_o lie_v word_n as_o the_o lord_n say_v by_o his_o prophet_n jeremiah_n chapter_n 7.4_o etc._n etc._n trust_v not_o in_o lie_v word_n etc._n etc._n not_o that_o those_o word_n be_v lie_v in_o themselves_o but_o because_o hypocrite_n under_o that_o pretence_n soothe_v themselves_o in_o a_o outward_a profession_n of_o god_n religion_n without_o amendment_n of_o their_o life_n but_o have_v we_o now_o all_o the_o evil_n and_o sin_n which_o the_o lord_n forbid_v in_o this_o holy_a commandment_n no_o we_o have_v not_o it_o be_v also_o against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o this_o commandment_n that_o any_o shall_v conceal_v that_o truth_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v utter_v either_o for_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o good_a neighbour_n or_o for_o the_o rebuke_n and_o chastisement_n of_o he_o that_o be_v evil_a as_o also_o that_o on_o the_o other_o side_n any_o shall_v unreasonable_o utter_v and_o disclose_v that_o truth_n which_o for_o the_o present_a aught_o to_o be_v keep_v secret_a moreover_o it_o be_v against_o this_o commandment_n that_o any_o shall_v praise_v that_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v discommend_v or_o commend_v that_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v dispraise_v yea_o to_o praise_n and_o encourage_v or_o to_o dispraise_v and_o discomfort_v rash_o and_o without_o good_a and_o discreet_a moderation_n final_o all_o vainglorious_a boast_n and_o hunt_v after_o our_o own_o praise_n together_o with_o all_o dissemble_a and_o double_a deal_n yea_o all_o want_n of_o plainness_n and_o simplicity_n which_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o good_a duty_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o obedience_n of_o this_o commandment_n these_o no_o doubt_n be_v transgression_n of_o this_o commandment_n for_o they_o hinder_v the_o truth_n that_o it_o can_v be_v acknowledge_v and_o advance_v as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o likewise_o they_o hinder_v the_o discern_a of_o vice_n and_o wickedness_n of_o life_n that_o it_o can_v be_v so_o reprove_v and_o condemn_v as_o it_o shall_v be_v now_o this_o we_o know_v that_o he_o who_o justifi_v the_o wicked_a and_o he_o that_o condemn_v the_o righteous_a they_o be_v even_o both_o of_o they_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n pro._n 17.15_o and_o again_o chap._n 28.4_o they_o that_o forsake_v the_o law_n praise_v the_o wicked_a but_o they_o that_o keep_v the_o law_n set_v themselves_o against_o they_o to_o praise_v above_o measure_n be_v flattery_n of_o the_o which_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o which_o flatter_v his_o neighbour_n spread_v a_o net_n for_o his_o step_n prou._n 29.5_o detract_n be_v a_o sin_n on_o the_o other_o hand_n against_o the_o which_o read_v psalm_n 15._o against_o vain_a boast_n read_v prou._n 27.1_o and_o against_o dissemble_v and_o double_a deal_n read_v again_o psal_n 12.2_o they_o speak_v deceitful_o and_o psal_n 41.6_o and_o thus_o we_o have_v see_v what_o be_v the_o external_a sin_n and_o transgression_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n but_o not_o only_o be_v these_o outward_a evil_n forbid_v but_o also_o all_o those_o inward_a vice_n and_o hide_a corruption_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v as_o the_o root_n and_o cause_n of_o these_o show_v therefore_o now_o which_o those_o inward_a evil_n &_o vice_n be_v of_o this_o sort_n be_v all_o uncharitable_a and_o groundless_a suspicion_n all_o rash_a judge_a and_o take_v of_o such_o thing_n in_o the_o worst_a part_n which_o may_v be_v well_o construe_v and_o chief_o all_o hatred_n and_o malignant_a envy_n against_o our_o neighbour_n good_a name_n credit_n and_o welfare_n these_o be_v indeed_o the_o inward_a evil_n of_o the_o heart_n from_o the_o which_o all_o false_a witness_n lie_v and_o slander_v do_v spring_n according_a to_o that_o we_o read_v matth._n 15.19_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n say_v our_o saviour_n christ_n come_v evil_a thought_n etc._n etc._n false_a testimony_n and_o slander_n read_v also_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o same_o evil_n note_v prou._n 21.10_o against_o evil_a suspicion_n read_v 1_o tim._n 6.4_o a_o fruit_n of_o corrupt_a doctrine_n against_o rash_a judge_v read_v matth._n 7.1.2_o consider_v also_o the_o sin_n of_o job_n friend_n read_v also_o luke_n 13.1_o and_o john_n 9.2_o against_o the_o take_n of_o thing_n in_o evil_a part_n and_o whisper_n read_v rom._n 1.29_o and_o of_o envy_n it_o be_v say_v who_o can_v stand_v before_o it_o prou._n chapter_n 27.4_o but_o yet_o one_o thing_n more_o that_o we_o may_v conclude_v the_o negative_a part_n of_o this_o nine_o commandment_n be_v this_o law_n of_o god_n fulfil_v if_o we_o for_o our_o own_o part_n avoid_v the_o evil_n both_o inward_a and_o outward_a which_o have_v be_v mention_v though_o we_o shall_v allow_v or_o wink_v at_o the_o same_o sin_n in_o other_o no_o in_o no_o case_n but_o contrariwise_o god_n require_v that_o we_o hate_v they_o in_o other_o as_o well_o as_o in_o ourselves_o and_o that_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o we_o reprove_v repress_v and_o sharp_o correct_v and_o punish_v they_o it_o be_v true_a for_o see_v god_n abhor_v all_o false_a witness_n lie_v and_o slander_v etc._n etc._n prou._n 6.19_o and_o chap._n 12.22_o it_o can_v in_o any_o reason_n be_v think_v but_o that_o he_o require_v also_o that_o all_o his_o servant_n shall_v likewise_o do_v so_o and_o so_o it_o be_v express_o testify_v prou._n 13.5_o a_o righteous_a man_n hate_v the_o lie_a word_n or_o false_a matter_n whatsoever_o it_o be_v on_o the_o contrary_a he_o be_v affirm_v to_o be_v a_o wicked_a man_n whosoever_o he_o be_v that_o give_v heed_n to_o false_a lip_n prou._n 17.4_o and_o again_o chap._n 29.12_o wherefore_o worthy_o it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v to_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o godly_a man_n to_o show_v a_o angry_a countenance_n against_o the_o slander_v tongue_n chap._n 25.23_o and_o psalm_n 101.5_o king_n david_n speak_v in_o the_o holy_a zeal_n of_o god_n spirit_n say_v he_o that_o privy_o slander_v his_o neighbour_n will_v i_o destroy_v read_v also_o psalm_n 140.10_o and_o psal_n 31.18_o a_o fearful_a imprecation_n against_o this_o sin_n gal._n 2.11_o etc._n etc._n see_v the_o zeal_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n against_o peter_n dissemble_v and_o luke_n 23.50.51_o the_o praise_n of_o joseph_n of_o arimathea_n for_o not_o consent_v with_o the_o rest_n to_o give_v sentence_n against_o our_o saviour_n christ_n upon_o the_o false_a accusation_n bring_v against_o he_o and_o john_n 9.50.51_o the_o like_a practice_n of_o nicodemus_n be_v record_v thus_o have_v we_o according_a to_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v vouchsafe_v for_o the_o present_a the_o whole_a negative_a part_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o from_o thence_o also_o a_o fit_a passage_n to_o the_o affirmative_a part_n which_o now_o follow_v show_v therefore_o henceforth_o by_o the_o renew_n as_o it_o be_v of_o our_o treatise_n for_o our_o further_a and_o more_o full_a instruction_n what_o on_o the_o contrary_a command_v duty_n command_v be_v the_o good_a duty_n which_o our_o righteous_a god_n the_o god_n of_o truth_n command_v we_o in_o this_o his_o holy_a commandment_n the_o lord_n god_n straight_o command_v every_o man_n in_o all_o cause_n to_o speak_v and_o witness_v the_o truth_n and_o to_o testify_v against_o all_o falsehood_n lie_v and_o slander_n to_o the_o due_a credit_n commendation_n and_o safety_n of_o every_o neighbour_n wherein_o he_o do_v well_o
covet_v therefore_o or_o lust_a be_v as_o a_o universal_a leprosy_n or_o contagious_a poison_n overspread_v or_o rather_o undermine_v all_o good_a duty_n it_o may_v seem_v therefore_o that_o this_o commandment_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o repetition_n or_o interpretation_n of_o that_o which_o have_v be_v already_o forbid_v how_o may_v this_o stand_v with_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o most_o wise_a god_n that_o he_o mind_v to_o set_v down_o his_o law_n most_o brief_o shall_v forbid_v one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n more_o than_o once_o this_o question_n contain_v in_o itself_o a_o full_a and_o sufficient_a answer_n under_o it_o for_o in_o so_o much_o as_o god_n be_v most_o wise_a and_o discreet_a yea_o even_o the_o very_a author_n of_o all_o that_o distinction_n whereby_o any_o thing_n differ_v from_o other_o we_o may_v in_o no_o wise_n think_v that_o he_o shall_v in_o so_o short_a a_o law_n as_o he_o give_v to_o his_o people_n make_v any_o unnecessary_a repetition_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n it_o be_v very_o true_a god_n that_o have_v make_v and_o dispose_v all_o thing_n most_o exact_o as_o it_o be_v by_o line_n weight_n and_o measure_n isa_n 40.12.13.14_o god_n who_o number_v the_o star_n and_o call_v they_o all_o by_o their_o name_n psalm_n 147.4_o god_n that_o give_v man_n all_o the_o understanding_n and_o discretion_n which_o he_o have_v to_o discern_v betwixt_o thing_n that_o differ_v he_o that_o take_v the_o wise_a in_o all_o their_o craft_n and_o quirk_n etc._n etc._n shall_v not_o he_o know_v how_o to_o speak_v distinct_o it_o follow_v therefore_o that_o we_o do_v necessary_o make_v a_o distinction_n betwixt_o this_o covet_v which_o be_v forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n and_o that_o which_o be_v forbid_v in_o the_o commandment_n go_v before_o what_o distinction_n may_v this_o be_v in_o the_o former_a commandment_n all_o covet_v be_v forbid_v to_o the_o which_o consent_n be_v give_v here_o covet_v be_v forbid_v in_o the_o least_o 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consent_n which_o be_v give_v to_o wicked_a covet_v or_o lust_a i_o will_v have_v you_o make_v rehearsal_n what_o they_o be_v they_o be_v these_o which_o follow_v first_o the_o natural_a inclination_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o since_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n have_v be_v and_o be_v in_o we_o and_o in_o all_o his_o posterity_n corrupt_v from_o the_o womb_n second_o the_o thought_n and_o imagination_n which_o arise_v from_o that_o secret_a and_o inmost_a corruption_n three_o the_o motion_n which_o spring_v from_o the_o thought_n four_o consultation_n and_o deliberation_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o motion_n and_o delight_n be_v the_o next_o forerunner_n to_o full_a consent_n or_o thus_o to_o the_o same_o effect_n in_o this_o commuandement_n the_o lord_n forbid_v first_o the_o contrary_n to_o original_a inclination_n to_o that_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o love_n which_o we_o do_v owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n that_o be_v to_o say_v original_a inclination_n to_o injustice_n and_o to_o the_o hatred_n of_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o and_o also_o original_a inclination_n to_o the_o inordinate_a and_o excessive_a love_n of_o ourselves_o even_o all_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v come_v upon_o our_o nature_n by_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n second_o the_o lord_n forbid_v the_o immediate_a fruit_n of_o the_o same_o inclination_n to_o injustice_n and_o unrighteousness_n and_o to_o the_o vile_a hatred_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o to_o the_o inordinate_a love_n of_o ourselves_o forbid_v sin_n forbid_v that_o be_v to_o say_v all_o unjust_a and_o hateful_a thought_n and_o motion_n of_o the_o heart_n entice_v and_o provoke_v to_o the_o hurt_n of_o our_o neighbour_n as_o also_o vain_a and_o fond_a thought_n motion_n &_o discourse_n tend_v to_o the_o puff_v up_o of_o ourselves_o in_o self-love_n pride_n etc._n etc._n yea_o further_o let_v it_o be_v observe_v that_o the_o former_a inclination_n thought_n motion_n and_o deliberation_n even_o concern_v lawful_a thing_n and_o 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the_o righteousness_n of_o this_o commandment_n as_o be_v the_o hindrance_n of_o love_n and_o every_o other_o good_a fruit_n thereof_o and_o the_o cherisher_n of_o all_o sin_n against_o our_o own_o conscience_n in_o the_o fruit_n of_o self-love_n and_o unkindness_n against_o our_o neighbour_n and_o thus_o we_o have_v the_o unfolding_n of_o the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o commaundemeut_n whereby_o the_o difference_n betwixt_o it_o and_o all_o the_o former_a commandment_n of_o this_o second_o table_n may_v plain_o be_v discern_v whereby_o also_o we_o both_o understand_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o give_v so_o perfect_a a_o law_n of_o all_o righteousness_n and_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o likewise_o we_o may_v see_v more_o deep_o into_o that_o misery_n or_o rather_o sink_v of_o iniquity_n that_o lurk_v in_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n till_o we_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o make_v new_a creature_n fashion_v again_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o a_o more_o secret_a manner_n than_o we_o be_v in_o our_o mother_n womb_n now_o therefore_o have_v help_n against_o the_o difficulty_n &_o hardness_n of_o the_o understanding_n of_o this_o commandment_n necessary_a knowledge_n of_o this_o commandment_n most_o necessary_a i_o will_v glad_o hear_v the_o reason_n of_o you_o why_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o special_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a as_o you_o have_v be_v teach_v the_o same_o to_o be_v which_o be_v they_o because_o without_o the_o knowledge_n hereof_o we_o can_v neither_o see_v into_o the_o full_a greatness_n of_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o the_o extreme_a misery_n which_o be_v due_a to_o the_o same_o nor_o into_o the_o perfect_a excellency_n of_o god_n righteousness_n in_o the_o punish_n of_o sin_n nor_o into_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o mercy_n in_o forgive_a sin_n and_o save_v of_o sinner_n nor_o the_o necessity_n we_o have_v of_o a_o saviour_n neither_o what_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n mean_v nor_o what_o regeneration_n and_o repentance_n be_v nor_o what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v true_o humble_v before_o god_n nor_o how_o great_a cause_n we_o have_v to_o be_v in_o continual_a watch_n and_o ward_n yea_o in_o earnest_a battle_n and_o fight_n against_o sin_n lest_o it_o shall_v get_v strength_n to_o reign_v in_o we_o to_o the_o everlasting_a destruction_n both_o of_o our_o body_n and_o also_o of_o our_o soul_n all_o this_o be_v evident_a from_o the_o former_a discourse_n already_o lay_v open_a in_o the_o example_n of_o saint_n paul_n rom._n 7._o and_o by_o that_o conclusion_n which_o he_o make_v upon_o that_o discourse_n verse_n 24.25_o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n i_o thank_v god_n through_o jesu_n christ_n our_o lord_n hence_o therefore_o we_o may_v perceive_v that_o we_o do_v altogether_o deceive_v ourselves_o when_o we_o
you_o make_v rehearsal_n of_o some_o of_o those_o testimony_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o this_o point_n which_o may_v those_o testimony_n be_v he_o that_o love_v pureness_n of_o heart_n say_v king_n solomon_n for_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o lip_n the_o king_n shall_v be_v his_o friend_n prou._n 22.11_o yea_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n shall_v bless_v he_o as_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n preserve_v knowledge_n etc._n etc._n and_o as_o we_o read_v psa_n 24._o ver_fw-la 4.5_o he_o that_o have_v a_o pure_a heart_n &_o have_v not_o lift_v up_o his_o mind_n to_o vanity_n nor_o swear_v deceitful_o he_o shall_v receive_v a_o blessing_n from_o the_o lord_n &_o righteousness_n from_o the_o god_n of_o his_o salvation_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n matth._n 5.8_o bless_a be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n moreover_o psal_n 1._o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o walk_v not_o in_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o wicked_a etc._n etc._n but_o his_o delight_n be_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o his_o law_n do_v he_o meditate_v day_n and_o night_n for_o he_o shall_v be_v like_o a_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n that_o will_v give_v forth_o her_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n who_o leaf_n shall_v not_o fade_v so_o whatsoever_o he_o shall_v do_v shall_v prosper_v and_o psal_n 32.2_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n in_o who_o spirit_n there_o be_v no_o guile_n likewise_o prou._n 28.10_o the_o upright_o shall_v inherit_v good_a thing_n and_o verse_n 18._o he_o that_o walk_v upright_o shall_v be_v save_v final_o proverb_n 14.22_o to_o they_o that_o think_v on_o good_a thing_n shall_v be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n and_o chap._n 22.5_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o diligent_a do_v sure_o bring_v abundance_n these_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n and_o the_o like_a do_v indeed_o confirm_v that_o god_n have_v promise_v all_o kind_n of_o blessing_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o this_o commandment_n for_o although_o pureness_n of_o heart_n uprightness_n inward_a delight_n meditation_n and_o good_a thought_n last_o mention_v do_v belong_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o all_o the_o commandment_n yet_o they_o have_v as_o it_o be_v their_o mansion_n place_n &_o residence_n in_o this_o commandment_n after_o a_o special_a manner_n and_o let_v we_o mark_v i_o pray_v you_o how_o god_n honour_v upright_o pure_a and_o holy_a thought_n with_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o action_n and_o duty_n themselves_o because_o from_o thence_o as_o from_o the_o original_a all_o the_o action_n of_o life_n do_v proceed_v according_a to_o that_o prou._n 4.23_o which_o sentence_n be_v allege_v not_o long_o before_o so_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o holy_a apostle_n saint_n paul_n charge_v his_o wicked_a nature_n with_o action_n of_o sin_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o evil_a thought_n and_o motion_n thereof_o though_o he_o labour_v against_o they_o and_o give_v they_o no_o hearty_a consent_n rom._n 7.19_o i_o do_v not_o the_o good_a say_v he_o which_o i_o will_v but_o the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o that_o do_v i._n and_o yet_o again_o on_o the_o other_o side_n phil._n 4.8.9_o think_v on_o these_o thing_n say_v he_o that_o be_v think_v of_o they_o earnest_o and_o with_o a_o care_n to_o practice_v they_o and_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n shall_v be_v with_o you_o yea_o to_o give_v that_o peace_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n whereof_o he_o have_v write_v before_o in_o the_o 7._o verse_n of_o the_o same_o chapter_n thus_o than_o we_o see_v how_o great_a a_o part_n of_o our_o blessing_n yea_o how_o the_o ground_n of_o man_n whole_a blessing_n in_o a_o manner_n rest_v in_o the_o obedience_n of_o this_o commandment_n if_o happy_o we_o can_v be_v free_a from_o the_o evil_n covet_v forbid_v in_o it_o and_o if_o we_o have_v such_o pure_a upright_o and_o godly_a heart_n as_o we_o ought_v to_o have_v both_o in_o love_n to_o god_n and_o to_o our_o neighbour_n but_o that_o we_o may_v now_o at_o the_o last_o come_v to_o the_o use_n of_o this_o commandment_n according_a as_o we_o have_v see_v the_o use_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n have_v you_o perfect_o obey_v this_o commandment_n which_o be_v as_o the_o seal_n up_o of_o all_o perfect_a obedience_n transgressor_n every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v a_o damnable_a transgressor_n that_o thereby_o you_o may_v escape_v the_o curse_n and_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o blessing_n of_o it_o i_o be_o so_o far_o from_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o it_o that_o i_o do_v more_o infinite_o sin_n against_o it_o then_o against_o any_o other_o commandment_n of_o this_o second_o table_n according_a as_o my_o vain_a &_o flit_a thought_n &_o motion_n be_v more_o than_o either_o my_o settle_a consent_n or_o perform_v action_n yea_o my_o disobedience_n against_o this_o last_o commandment_n be_v the_o cause_n why_o i_o do_v disobey_v all_o the_o rest_n final_o when_o as_o the_o other_o comandement_n show_v i_o to_o be_v a_o sinner_n in_o the_o word_n action_n and_o purpose_n of_o my_o life_n this_o convince_v i_o to_o be_v out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a even_o in_o my_o very_a nature_n and_o person_n these_o thing_n which_o you_o have_v answer_v be_v not_o only_o true_a concern_v yourself_o and_o every_o one_o of_o we_o and_o all_o the_o child_n of_o man_n while_o yet_o we_o lie_v altogether_o in_o our_o natural_a ignorance_n and_o vanity_n &_o in_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o mind_n but_o they_o be_v also_o true_a concern_v all_o that_o be_v regenerate_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n though_o in_o they_o the_o secret_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n do_v not_o prevail_v and_o get_v dominion_n over_o they_o as_o they_o do_v over_o the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n touch_v the_o ungenerate_a we_o need_v not_o stand_v to_o use_v much_o proof_n it_o be_v evident_a gen._n 6.5_o jer._n 17.9_o &_o chap._n 18.18_o psa_fw-la 36.3.4_o prou._n 4.16_o &_o chap._n 16.30_o and_o rom._n 8.7_o in_o the_o best_a thing_n they_o do_v they_o be_v inward_o altogether_o corrupt_a &_o therefore_o the_o lord_n reject_v all_o their_o hear_n of_o his_o word_n their_o prayer_n and_o their_o sacrifice_n isa_n 58.2_o etc._n etc._n ezek._n 33.31_o prou._n 15.18_o &_o cha_n 21.27_o and_o chap._n 28.9_o isa_n chap._n 1._o that_o the_o same_o natural_a corruption_n remain_v still_o inherent_a in_o the_o regenerate_a though_o not_o in_o the_o same_o measure_n read_v gal._n 5.17_o and_o 2._o cor._n 3.5_o heb._n 12.1_o but_o most_o plentiful_o this_o matter_n iâ—_n lay_v forth_o rom._n chap._n 7._o and_o namely_o ver_fw-la 14.18.21.23.25_o â—eade_v also_o the_o example_n of_o david_n a_o man_n likewise_o of_o singular_a holiness_n yet_o be_v he_o not_o free_a from_o this_o home-dwelling_a sin_n psal_n 39.1.2.3.4_o etc._n etc._n 9_o the_o place_n be_v notable_a to_o this_o purpose_n but_o what_o need_v we_o any_o other_o proof_n than_o our_o own_o experience_n for_o be_v not_o our_o thought_n very_o vain_a and_o wander_a and_o our_o affection_n 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