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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 christâ—_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 â—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
elect_n shall_v be_v justify_v in_o their_o time_n and_o none_o but_o the_o elect_n shall_v be_v justify_v for_o who_o he_o justifi_v those_o he_o glorifi_v but_o he_o glorify_v none_o but_o the_o elect_n yet_o the_o very_a elect_n be_v not_o actual_o and_o real_o justify_v but_o be_v darkness_n and_o live_v in_o sin_n and_o darkness_n until_o they_o be_v effectual_o call_v as_o paul_n express_o testify_v say_v who_o he_o call_v they_o he_o justifi_v rom._n 8._o 30._o but_o who_o be_v thus_o effectual_o call_v 30._o rom._n 8._o 30._o namely_o such_o as_o do_v mark_n in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n the_o exceed_a horriblenesse_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n little_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o thereupon_o come_v to_o a_o feel_n of_o their_o misery_n and_o lose_v state_n by_o true_a terror_n in_o their_o soul_n for_o the_o multitude_n of_o their_o sin_n thereupon_o make_v this_o conclusion_n upon_o themselves_o that_o if_o god_n deal_v so_o sharp_o with_o the_o green_a tree_n christ_n for_o the_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v not_o do_v but_o wherein_o he_o be_v only_o a_o surety_n for_o other_o in_o what_o a_o case_n of_o burn_v in_o god_n wrath_n and_o justice_n be_v he_o that_o be_v a_o dry_a tree_n utter_o dry_a of_o goodness_n and_o have_v as_o the_o principal_a commit_v and_o do_v himself_o so_o many_o sin_n and_o thus_o be_v christ_n make_v unto_o he_o first_o wisdom_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o 30._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o to_o see_v his_o sin_n and_o therein_o his_o lose_a estate_n then_o this_o 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o make_v he_o with_o deep_a groan_n rom._n 8._o 26._o to_o sigh_v up_o to_o 24._o rom_n 7_o 24._o christ_n for_o some_o help_n in_o this_o misery_n rom._n 7._o 24._o which_o be_v the_o turn_n of_o his_o spiritual_a eye_n of_o say_v to_o the_o true_a spiritual_a brazen-serpent_n christ_n as_o real_o as_o the_o israelite_n turn_v their_o bodily_a eye_n to_o the_o bodily_a brazen-serpent_n and_o thus_o be_v this_o elect_n effectual_o call_v to_o christ_n and_o then_o be_v he_o justify_v free_o that_o be_v most_o certain_o help_v and_o heal_v by_o 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 as_o certain_o as_o he_o do_v with_o true_a groan_n sâ—gh_v up_o to_o christ_n for_o this_o help_n and_o as_o certain_o as_o the_o old_a israelite_n be_v help_v and_o heal_v of_o their_o bodily_a stinging_n by_o their_o bodily_a look_v up_o to_o the_o brazen-serpent_n and_o thus_o second_o be_v christ_n make_v unto_o he_o righteousness_n then_o follow_v hereof_o three_o sanctification_n and_o fourthly_a full_a assurance_n of_o redemption_n unto_o eternal_a glory_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o 30._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o now_o second_o for_o the_o other_o point_n namely_o the_o sight_n 2_o how_o the_o elect_n be_v justify_v &_o make_v perfect_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n manner_n how_o the_o elect_n be_v thus_o justify_v and_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v thus_o the_o god_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o imputation_n convey_v his_o son_n righteousness_n to_o be_v in_o we_o and_o upon_o we_o do_v in_o his_o own_o sight_n so_o clothe_v we_o body_n and_o soul_n both_o within_o and_o without_o with_o the_o wedding-garment_n of_o his_o son_n perfect_a righteousness_n that_o we_o have_v our_o sin_n hereby_o not_o only_o utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n but_o also_o be_v evangelical_o and_o free_o form_v that_o be_v be_v in_o truth_n and_o reipsa_fw-la in_o very_a deed_n make_v although_o not_o inherent_o and_o active_o as_o i_o say_v in_o the_o beginning_n the_o papist_n will_v have_v it_o yet_o objective_o and_o passive_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o this_o i_o will_v clear_v more_o full_o with_o a_o similitude_n or_o two_o and_o then_o confirm_v it_o with_o undeniable_a poofe_n first_o i_o say_v as_o nothing_o do_v effect_v this_o but_o god_n imputation_n of_o his_o son_n righteousness_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o apostle_n say_v bless_a be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o god_n impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n rom._n 4._o 6._o yea_o hereupon_o 6._o rom._n 4._o 6._o he_o make_v mention_n of_o this_o word_n impute_v and_o count_v righteous_a no_o less_o as_o i_o take_v it_o then_o eleven_o time_n in_o that_o four_o chapter_n which_o not_o only_o show_v that_o it_o be_v a_o action_n wrought_v immediate_o by_o the_o very_a thought_n as_o it_o be_v of_o god_n himself_o only_o and_o thereby_o must_v needs_o be_v very_o spiritual_a and_o mystical_a to_o we_o far_o above_o our_o reason_n sense_n and_o feel_v but_o also_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v wrought_v upon_o we_o very_o free_o without_o any_o work_n of_o we_o so_o likewise_o we_o must_v mark_v that_o this_o impute_v be_v a_o immediate_a act_n proceed_v as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o god_n own_o breast_n be_v not_o a_o light_n small_a weak_a &_o imaginary_a thing_n like_o man_n impute_v as_o the_o papist_n imaginarily_o &_o scoff_o conceit_a but_o god_n imputation_n be_v a_o lively_a mighty_a operative_a and_o real_a work_a imputation_n and_o count_v nothing_o like_o we_o for_o man_n may_v impute_v and_o count_v a_o thing_n to_o be_v so_o or_o so_o &_o yet_o the_o thing_n if_o it_o be_v not_o such_o before_o become_v such_o never_o the_o more_o for_o our_o impute_v or_o count_v it_o to_o be_v so_o but_o god_n impute_v &_o count_v be_v almighty_a give_v a_o real_a be_v and_o true_a exist_v of_o the_o thing_n before_o himself_o as_o he_o count_v it_o for_o god_n do_v but_o count_v that_o there_o shall_v be_v light_n and_o there_o be_v light_a and_o he_o do_v but_o count_v that_o his_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v and_o present_o they_o be_v so_o as_o he_o count_v so_o he_o do_v but_o impute_v his_o son_n righteousness_n unto_o we_o and_o count_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o same_o and_o this_o impute_v do_v so_o operative_o and_o real_o convey_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v in_o we_o and_o upon_o we_o as_o paul_n testify_v say_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v not_o only_o unto_o all_o but_o also_o also_o upon_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v rom._n 3._o 22._o that_o though_o mystical_o above_o our_o 22._o rom._n 3._o 22._o sense_n and_o feel_v yet_o not_o imaginarily_o as_o the_o papist_n prattle_v against_o we_o nor_o yet_o only_o outward_o like_o paint_a tomb_n as_o they_o likewise_o cavilling_o object_n but_o true_o both_o inward_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o same_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o rich_o roab_v and_o deck_v and_o adorn_v in_o the_o same_o as_o the_o faithful_a soul_n in_o the_o prophet_n esay_n joyful_o confess_v say_v i_o will_v great_o rejoice_v and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a in_o god_n my_o saviour_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 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be_v not_o of_o less_o force_n and_o efficacy_n to_o make_v he_o righteous_a than_o be_v the_o disobedience_n of_o adam_n to_o make_v he_o unrighteous_a this_o man_n have_v the_o true_a faith_n and_o he_o do_v god_n acknowledge_v count_v and_o pronounce_v righteous_a and_o so_o do_v quit_v he_o from_o all_o fault_n that_o can_v be_v object_v against_o he_o and_o thereby_o free_v he_o from_o all_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n due_a to_o his_o sin_n by_o all_o which_o it_o be_v clear_a than_o the_o noon_n day_n that_o before_o a_o man_n can_v be_v free_a from_o all_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o same_o he_o must_v not_o only_o be_v bare_o count_v but_o must_v first_o be_v though_o objective_o and_o passive_o yet_o true_o and_o in_o very_a deed_n make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o therefore_o that_o the_o true_a believer_n be_v not_o only_o true_o and_o indeed_o make_v 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righteous_a reason_n of_o the_o learned_a but_o only_o in_o sour_a and_o that_o with_o as_o great_a brevity_n as_o weighty_a a_o matter_n can_v possible_o require_v the_o first_o be_v ephes_n 5._o 25_o 26_o 27._o where_o the_o apostle_n 27._o 1._o ephes_n 5_o 25_o 26_o 27._o appropriate_v the_o work_n there_o speak_v of_o only_o to_o christ_n and_o his_o blood_n and_o therefore_o belong_v proper_o as_o i_o show_v before_o to_o free_a justification_n say_v thus_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n for_o what_o cause_n to_o sanctify_v it_o and_o have_v make_v it_o clean_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n but_o to_o what_o end_n or_o purpose_n have_v he_o so_o do_v to_o make_v it_o to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n how_o glorious_a not_o only_o not_o have_v now_o at_o this_o present_a time_n one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n of_o sin_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v before_o show_v in_o the_o first_o part_n to_o free_a justification_n which_o be_v wonderful_a but_o also_o holy_a yea_o unblamable_o holy_a can_v possible_o the_o wit_n and_o understanding_n of_o man_n wish_v and_o desire_v a_o more_o perfect_a holiness_n than_o to_o be_v so_o unblamable_o holy_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o be_v of_o so_o pure_a and_o perfect_a eye_n whereupon_o the_o testimony_n of_o polanus_fw-la in_o his_o partition_n treat_v of_o free_a justification_n be_v worthy_a the_o mark_v say_v after_o this_o manner_n we_o must_v be_v perfect_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o that_o in_o all_o the_o degree_n of_o true_a and_o entire_a righteousness_n ephes_n 5._o 27._o but_o so_o 27._o ephes_n 5._o 27._o perfect_a we_o can_v be_v but_o christ_n colos_n 2._o 10._o who_o true_o and_o entire_a righteousness_n in_o every_o respect_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o which_o thing_n vrsinus_n also_o agree_v with_o other_o propound_v in_o the_o place_n allege_v for_o thus_o he_o write_v the_o repentant_a person_n be_v perfect_a mark_n be_v perfect_a in_o the_o sight_n 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the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n be_v require_v in_o christ_n that_o it_o may_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o appear_v plenè_fw-la justi_fw-la full_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n where_o let_v we_o mark_v that_o he_o say_v not_o that_o christ_n may_v appear_v full_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o we_o but_o that_o we_o may_v appear_v full_o and_o perfect_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o the_o same_o be_v confirm_v by_o other_o faithful_a expositor_n and_o dispensers_n 8._o marlor_n &_o p._n mart._n in_o 1_o cor._n 1._o 8._o of_o god_n mystery_n upon_o 1_o cor._n 1._o 8._o saying_n unto_o believer_n without_o all_o controversy_n be_v impute_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o it_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o appear_v prorsus_fw-la sancti_fw-la &_o irreprehensibiles_fw-la in_o conspectu_fw-la dei_fw-la altogether_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n can_v any_o man_n wish_v any_o more_o than_o to_o be_v altogether_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n the_o cause_n whereof_o to_o be_v only_o free_a justification_n be_v plain_o express_v by_o master_n downham_n in_o his_o treatise_n upon_o justification_n say_v the_o believer_n be_v clothe_v with_o the_o most_o glorious_a robe_n of_o christ_n jesus_n his_o righteousness_n and_o so_o appear_v before_o god_n both_o clean_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o endue_v with_o a_o perfect_a righteousness_n he_o be_v justify_v reconcile_v and_o eternal_o save_v and_o this_o make_n of_o we_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v god_n forgiveness_n and_o pardon_n which_o be_v not_o like_o man_n forgiveness_n but_o be_v great_a and_o glorious_a like_a god_n the_o forgiver_n which_o few_o understand_v and_o by_o not_o understand_v the_o same_o do_v run_v into_o divers_a absurdity_n and_o yet_o be_v plain_o teach_v and_o testify_v by_o 39_o act_n 13._o 38._o 39_o 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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 godâ—ard_n justification_n make_v saint_n to_o godâ—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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hold_v accurse_v whosoever_o shall_v not_o give_v this_o honour_n unto_o christ_n to_o believe_v that_o by_o his_o death_n and_o word_n he_o be_v justify_v and_o sanctify_v and_o so_o make_v a_o saint_n for_o can_v we_o rejoice_v in_o this_o precious_a name_n with_o great_a glory_n to_o christ_n than_o to_o ascribe_v it_o to_o the_o blood_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o with_o great_a assuredness_n and_o fullness_n to_o our_o own_o self_n than_o to_o that_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o be_v make_v complete_a and_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 nay_o if_o we_o will_v rejoice_v in_o that_o which_o god_n speak_v he_o give_v we_o in_o this_o glory_n of_o free_a justification_n yet_o great_a matter_n of_o rejoice_v not_o be_v content_a in_o this_o happy_a state_n of_o his_o own_o righteousness_n to_o call_v we_o saint_n holy_a one_o and_o the_o righteous_a every_o where_n in_o his_o word_n but_o also_o be_v translate_v by_o this_o benefit_n itself_o god_n call_v the_o justify_v by_o the_o name_n of_o righteousness_n itself_o into_o christ_n he_o call_v we_o in_o a_o wonderful_a vehemency_n of_o our_o excellent_a perfection_n even_o righteousness_n itself_o and_o not_o simple_o righteousness_n itself_o but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o saying_n he_o that_o know_v 21._o 2_o cor_fw-la 5._o 21._o no_o sin_n be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o but_o wherefore_o or_o to_o what_o end_n and_o purpose_n that_o we_o be_v translate_v into_o he_o may_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n where_o we_o see_v that_o the_o apostle_n be_v not_o content_a to_o say_v that_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a no_o nor_o prefect_o righteous_a but_o by_o a_o vehement_a speech_n that_o which_o be_v far_o more_o even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v a_o figurative_a speech_n when_o we_o be_v not_o content_a to_o use_v the_o concrete_a but_o to_o express_v the_o excellent_a perfection_n of_o a_o thing_n we_o use_v the_o abstract_n as_o to_o say_v he_o be_v not_o only_o patient_a but_o very_a patience_n itself_o or_o not_o only_o very_o meek_a but_o even_o meekness_n itself_o so_o say_v the_o apostle_n that_o we_o be_v make_v even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n the_o 21._o chrysost_n in_o 2._o cor._n 5._o 21._o excellency_n of_o which_o speech_n chrysostome_n perceive_v burst_v forth_o with_o this_o just_a admiration_n say_v qualis_fw-la sermo_fw-la quaemens_n ista_fw-la commendare_fw-la poterit_fw-la that_o be_v what_o a_o say_n be_v this_o what_o understanding_n can_v sufficient_o commend_v &_o set_v it_o forth_o for_o say_v he_o he_o have_v make_v the_o righteous_a one_o a_o sinner_n that_o he_o may_v make_v sinner_n righteous_a nay_o he_o say_v not_o so_o neither_o but_o that_o which_o be_v far_o more_o for_o he_o be_v not_o content_a to_o name_v the_o qualify_a but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o very_a substance_n itself_o for_o he_o say_v not_o he_o be_v make_v a_o sinner_n but_o sin_n and_o he_o say_v not_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v righteous_a but_o righteousness_n itself_o yea_o and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n for_o it_o be_v of_o god_n show_v that_o it_o have_v no_o spot_n or_o stain_v in_o it_o from_o whence_o all_o sin_n vanish_v away_o as_o also_o that_o god_n whole_o perform_v it_o thereby_o declare_v the_o magnificence_n of_o the_o gift_n what_o can_v be_v speak_v more_o excellent_o of_o this_o pass_o excellent_a new_a creation_n for_o further_a proof_n whereof_o hence_o we_o may_v see_v the_o cause_n why_o god_n have_v justify_v abraham_n he_o be_v not_o content_a to_o call_v he_o righteous_a but_o even_o righteousness_n itself_o say_v esay_n 41._o 2._o who_o raise_v up_o justice_n or_o righteousness_n 2._o esay_n 41._o 2._o from_o the_o east_n and_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 bounâ—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 fivefâ—â—â—â—â—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
death_n take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n he_o reconcile_v man_n unto_o god_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v whatsoever_o unrighteousness_n there_o be_v that_o may_v alienate_v or_o estrange_v man_n from_o god_n by_o christ_n it_o be_v take_v away_o this_o be_v pendent_fw-la hoc_fw-la suâ—mum_fw-la est_fw-la beâ—â—sicioâ—_n they_o ex_fw-la quo_fw-la reliqua_fw-la pendent_fw-la the_o sum_n of_o all_o bessing_n upon_o which_o all_o the_o rest_n depend_v out_o of_o this_o fountain_n do_v the_o stream_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n flow_v forth_o upon_o we_o but_o how_o do_v christ_n object_n take_v they_o away_o objective_o and_o passive_o to_o we_o that_o answ_n be_v we_o be_v no_o agent_n and_o doer_n in_o this_o business_n but_o mere_a patient_n because_o his_o righteousness_n wherewith_o he_o clothes_n we_o do_v as_o perfect_o abolish_v from_o before_o god_n all_o our_o sin_n as_o the_o sun_n beam_n abolish_v darkness_n out_o of_o a_o dark_a house_n as_o christ_n testify_v by_o the_o prophet_n esay_n say_v i_o even_o i_o have_v put_v away_o thy_o transgression_n like_o darkness_n and_o abolish_v thy_o sin_n as_o a_o ibid._n esay_n 43._o 25._o &_o 44._o 22._o tollendi_fw-la verâ—â—â—_n bifariam_fw-la exponi_fw-la potest_fw-la etc._n etc._n velquod_fw-la peccata_fw-la aboleat_fw-la marlor_n ibid._n mist_n esay_n 43._o 25._o and_o 44._o 22._o for_o this_o word_n tollendi_fw-la may_v be_v expound_v two_o manner_n of_o way_n either_o that_o christ_n have_v take_v upon_o himself_o the_o burden_n wherewith_o we_o be_v oppress_v as_o 1_o pet._n 2._o 24._o or_o else_o quod_fw-la peccata_fw-la aboleat_fw-la that_o he_o do_v clean_o put_v out_o and_o abolish_v our_o sin_n for_o christ_n take_v upon_o he_o our_o sin_n they_o can_v resurrection_n luth._o serm_n upon_o christ_n resurrection_n not_o remain_v and_o abide_v upon_o he_o what_o then_o become_v of_o they_o they_o must_v needs_o vanish_v away_o and_o be_v utter_o est_fw-la oportet_fw-la ea_fw-la evanescâ—re_fw-la ac_fw-la penitus_fw-la occidâ—re_fw-la ac_fw-la in_o nihiâ—umredigi_fw-la be_v instar_fw-la christi_fw-la peccati_fw-la expâ—rs_fw-la est_fw-la abolish_v and_o bring_v to_o nothing_o whereby_o faith_n work_v so_o mighty_o that_o he_o that_o believe_v that_o christ_n have_v take_v away_o his_o sin_n be_v as_o clean_o without_o sin_n as_o christ_n himself_o and_o it_o be_v no_o matter_n that_o we_o feel_v sin_n and_o death_n still_o in_o we_o as_o if_o christ_n have_v not_o take_v they_o away_o because_o ibid._n luth._o ibid._n god_n thus_o stablish_v the_o faith_n of_o his_o power_n and_o therefore_o that_o there_o may_v be_v place_n for_o faith_n we_o feel_v the_o contrary_a for_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o faith_n to_o feel_v etc._n fiâ—â—s_fw-la ejus_fw-la naturae_fw-la est_fw-la ut_fw-la nihil_fw-la sentiat_fw-la sed_fw-la missa_fw-la facta_fw-la ratione_fw-la â—laudat_fw-la oculos_fw-la etc._n etc._n nothing_o but_o let_v go_v reason_n shut_v her_o eye_n and_o open_v her_o ear_n to_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v by_o god_n and_o cleave_v to_o the_o word_n speak_v both_o live_n and_o die_v and_o thus_o glorifi_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n act._n 13._o 48._o which_o etc._n act._n 13._o 48._o etsi_fw-la peccatorum_fw-la semus_fw-la in_o noâ—ts_n velctus_fw-la est_fw-la ideo_fw-la solummodo_fw-la â—t_a nos_fw-la ad_fw-la fidem_fw-la adigat_fw-la &_o fidem_fw-la cumulatiorem_fw-la reddat_fw-la etc._n etc._n indeed_o do_v the_o deed_n and_o therefore_o although_o the_o feel_n of_o sin_n be_v leave_v in_o we_o only_o to_o the_o end_n to_o drive_v we_o to_o faith_n and_o to_o make_v faith_n the_o more_o abound_v yet_o have_v christ_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n from_o before_o god_n and_o utter_o abolish_v they_o for_o one_o adam_n bring_v one_o sin_n into_o the_o world_n but_o purgamur_fw-la adam_n unus_fw-la unum_fw-la peccatum_fw-la iste_fw-la vero_fw-la unus_fw-la non_fw-la solum_fw-la illud_fw-la unum_fw-la sed_fw-la cunct_n abstubt_v august_n hic_fw-la mentio_fw-la sit_fw-la maculae_fw-la à _fw-la qua_fw-la purgamur_fw-la christ_n be_v but_o one_o have_v take_v away_o not_o only_o that_o one_o but_o also_o together_o with_o it_o he_o have_v take_v away_o all_o that_o he_o find_v add_v thereunto_o where_o also_o be_v mention_v make_v of_o the_o blot_n or_o stain_n from_o which_o we_o be_v make_v clean_o this_o blot_n or_o stain_n the_o apostle_n call_v sin_n that_o be_v the_o break_n and_o violate_v of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o as_o before_o be_v show_v of_o all_o thing_n be_v the_o most_o woeful_a most_o foul_a and_o extreme_o 7._o heming_n in_o 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o abominable_a wherewith_o god_n be_v horrible_o angry_a and_o be_v most_o abominable_a both_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a angel_n this_o then_o be_v the_o stain_n or_o blot_n whereof_o christ_n by_o ibid._n atque_fw-la haec_fw-la est_fw-la maculae_fw-la à _fw-la qua_fw-la purgamur_fw-la heming_n ibid._n take_v away_o our_o sin_n do_v make_v 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from_o this_o sin_n and_o therefore_o he_o give_v the_o 10_o commandment_n wherein_o he_o forbid_v this_o original_a sin_n and_o will_n that_o we_o etc._n deus_fw-la ita_fw-la ordinavit_fw-la utremo_fw-la sa_fw-fr utem_fw-la consequi_fw-la nisi_fw-la huius_fw-la pec_fw-la aâ—â—_n purus_fw-la sit_fw-la etc._n etc._n be_v as_o clean_o again_o and_o righteous_a as_o adam_n be_v before_o his_o fall_n but_o because_o we_o can_v perform_v this_o thing_n therefore_o have_v he_o give_v his_o own_o son_n for_o we_o unto_o death_n that_o he_o may_v both_o from_o this_o sin_n and_o from_o all_o sin_n flow_v from_o this_o original_a sin_n free_v we_o by_o his_o blood_n and_o so_o make_v we_o clean_o then_o hereupon_o do_v arise_v in_o we_o good_a and_o holy_a desire_n and_o affection_n contrary_a to_o the_o former_a pravitie_n and_o corruption_n as_o namely_o humility_n purity_n gentleness_n and_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o then_o all_o good_a work_n be_v practise_v and_o that_o also_o with_o a_o willing_a heart_n the_o author_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o which_o be_v this_o grace_n of_o justification_n by_o which_o alone_o this_o original_a sin_n be_v do_v away_o and_o we_o make_v clean_a and_o acceptable_a before_o god_n which_o christ_n actual_o fulfil_v when_o bleed_v out_o his_o blood_n and_o life_n upon_o the_o cross_n he_o cry_v out_o it_o be_v finish_v or_o perfect_v john_n 19_o 30._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1._o 7._o thus_o do_v our_o good_a physician_n jesus_n christ_n most_o effectual_o cleanse_v the_o spiritual_a leprosy_n of_o our_o sin_n because_o by_o his_o own_o blood_n he_o have_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n for_o that_o say_n of_o s._n john_n that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v as_o prevent_v a_o objection_n 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gabriel_n that_o speak_v of_o fruitfulness_n in_o he_o contrary_a to_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n and_o work_v of_o god_n in_o he_o by_o nature_n which_o he_o see_v and_o feel_v in_o himself_o how_o much_o more_o if_o we_o believe_v not_o christ_n the_o prince_n of_o angel_n speak_v of_o perfect_a cleanness_n in_o we_o can._n 4._o 7._o and_o of_o perfect_a righteousness_n 4._o cant._n 4._o 7._o rom._n 8._o 4._o in_o we_o rom._n 8._o 4._o contrary_a but_o to_o the_o work_n and_o image_n that_o the_o devil_n have_v wrought_v and_o defile_v we_o with_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o for_o which_o christ_n shed_v out_o his_o dear_a heartblood_n to_o destroy_v take_v away_o and_o abolish_v the_o same_o out_o of_o his_o father_n sight_n how_o much_o more_o i_o say_v if_o we_o believe_v neither_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n nor_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n contrary_a to_o our_o sense_n reason_n sight_n and_o ceiling_n do_v we_o deserve_v to_o be_v smite_v with_o everlasting_a 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full_o satisfy_v until_o he_o behold_v we_o not_o only_o clean_a from_o all_o sin_n but_o also_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n testify_v that_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o man_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n must_v many_o be_v make_v righteous_a rom._n 5._o 19_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 19_o three_o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n who_o that_o he_o by_o himself_o may_v perfect_o heal_v we_o of_o the_o evil_a and_o loss_n bring_v upon_o we_o by_o adam_n it_o be_v requisite_a that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n but_o also_o that_o he_o make_v we_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o father_n sight_n whereupon_o arise_v paul_n comparison_n in_o the_o five_o to_o the_o roman_n between_z adam_z and_o christ_n that_o as_o adam_n bring_v upon_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o thereby_o death_n so_o do_v christ_n to_o heal_v perfect_o this_o sore_a bring_v upon_o all_o his_o righteousness_n and_o thereby_o life_n whereby_o the_o apostle_n testify_v that_o the_o gentile_n that_o follow_v not_o righteousness_n have_v attain_v unto_o righteousness_n rom._n 9_o 30._o 30._o rom._n 9_o 30._o four_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o not_o only_o our_o sin_n be_v abolish_v but_o also_o that_o we_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o our_o behoof_n and_o urgent_a necessity_n because_o as_o by_o suffer_v our_o punishment_n and_o make_v we_o by_o his_o blood_n clean_o from_o all_o sin_n he_o have_v thereby_o take_v away_o the_o punishment_n and_o all_o the_o evil_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a that_o be_v due_a to_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v worthy_a and_o meet_v thing_n righteousness_n the_o cause_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n for_o eternal_a life_n and_o capable_a of_o all_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o gospel_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a it_o be_v 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and_o 5._o revel_v 1._o 5._o procure_v unto_o we_o thereby_o a_o perfect_a righteousness_n cry_v out_o upon_o the_o cross_n it_o be_v finish_v that_o be_v the_o prophecy_n of_o daniel_n prophesy_v that_o seventy_o week_n of_o year_n shall_v be_v fulfil_v before_o iniquity_n shall_v be_v seal_v up_o and_o finish_v and_o sin_n make_v a_o end_n of_o and_o abolish_v and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n bring_v in_o be_v now_o accomplish_v and_o finish_v but_o how_o by_o the_o slay_v say_v daniel_n of_o the_o messiah_n so_o that_o it_o be_v christ_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o have_v by_o himself_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n and_o make_v we_o righteous_a free_o heb._n 1._o 3._o and_o therefore_o say_v the_o apostle_n 3._o heb._n 1._o 3._o we_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n but_o how_o through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n rom._n 3._o 24._o his_o 24._o rom._n 3._o 24._o blood_n alone_o justifi_v we_o and_o therefore_o very_o apt_o speak_v 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and_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o be_v the_o spiritual_a darkness_n as_o it_o be_v every_o where_o call_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o blind_v and_o darken_v this_o house_n of_o man_n soul_n as_o the_o prophet_n say_v esay_n 60._o 2._o behold_v 2._o esay_n 60._o 2._o darkness_n shall_v cover_v the_o earth_n and_o gross_a darkness_n the_o people_n and_o again_o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o god_n and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n we_o lie_v 1_o john_n 1._o 6._o and_o again_o he_o that_o be_v in_o darkness_n walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o know_v not_o whither_o he_o go_v because_o the_o darkness_n have_v blind_v his_o eye_n 1_o john_n 2._o 11._o 2_o 1_o johâ—_n 11._o 2_o second_o christ_n jesus_n be_v like_o the_o sun_n that_o shine_v in_o the_o firmament_n have_v all_o true_a and_o full_a light_n and_o righteousness_n inherent_o and_o active_o in_o himself_o only_o and_o for_o this_o cause_n be_v express_o call_v by_o the_o prophet_n sol_fw-la justitiae_fw-la the_o 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12._o let_v all_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o 12._o psal_n 5._o 11._o 12._o thou_o rejoice_v and_o triumph_v for_o ever_o and_o cover_v thou_o they_o and_o let_v they_o that_o love_v thy_o name_n rejoice_v in_o thou_o why_o because_o thou_o lord_n will_v bless_v the_o righteous_a which_o none_o be_v before_o god_n but_o by_o free_a justification_n and_o with_o favour_n will_v compass_v he_o as_o with_o a_o shield_n defend_v and_o keep_v he_o from_o all_o hurt_n to_o the_o least_o hair_n of_o his_o head_n matth._n 10._o 29._o 30._o can_v we_o possible_o wish_v a_o great_a 30._o matth._n 10._o 29._o 30._o and_o perfect_a and_o more_o protect_a reconciliation_n but_o as_o this_o first_o part_n of_o justification_n do_v thus_o protect_v and_o defend_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o hurt_n so_o the_o second_o part_n bring_v upon_o we_o by_o this_o perfect_a reconciliation_n all_o manner_n of_o good_a thing_n that_o be_v true_o needful_a and_o necessary_a for_o we_o as_o god_n himself_o 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distrustful_a cark_n and_o care_n for_o your_o belly_n what_o you_o shall_v eat_v nor_o for_o your_o body_n what_o you_o shall_v put_v on_o for_o after_o all_o these_o thing_n do_v the_o gentile_n with_o such_o doubtfulness_n and_o distrust_v care_n seek_v after_o but_o your_o heavenly_a father_n know_v that_o you_o have_v need_n of_o all_o these_o thing_n but_o seek_v you_o first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n if_o you_o ask_v how_o i_o answer_v by_o make_v yourselves_o sure_a of_o his_o righteousness_n which_o by_o make_v you_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o be_v only_o able_a to_o reconcile_v and_o set_v you_o in_o perfect_a peace_n with_o god_n and_o then_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v cast_v upon_o you_o matth._n 6._o whereupon_o we_o see_v the_o truth_n of_o that_o 33._o matth._n 6._o 33._o say_n of_o david_n fear_v the_o lord_n you_o his_o saint_n but_o how_o be_v we_o saint_n two_o manner_n of_o way_n as_o be_v show_v before_o first_n by_o 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son_n to_o be_v without_o measure_n exhibit_v say_v thus_o nothing_o else_o be_v hear_v &_o see_v here_o but_o love_v sweetness_n incredible_a sweetness_n good_a will_n and_o the_o infinite_a and_o incredible_a favour_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o nothing_o but_o unmeasurable_a and_o bottomless_a goodness_n and_o placability_n all_o the_o whole_a vast_a heaven_n seem_v not_o to_o distil_v drop_n but_o to_o pour_v and_o rain_v down_o whole_a shower_n and_o flood_n of_o most_o sweet_a honey_n and_o sugar_n and_o to_o power_n down_o mere_a and_o infinite_a favour_n of_o god_n abundant_o upon_o we_o that_o we_o may_v think_v of_o and_o expect_v nothing_o else_o from_o he_o but_o the_o best_a good_a thing_n and_o most_o rich_a mercy_n and_o wel-pleasing_a reconciliation_n yea_o say_v he_o again_o for_o this_o one_o cause_n will_v god_n sound_v these_o word_n from_o heaven_n with_o his_o own_o voice_n that_o he_o may_v persuade_v we_o certain_o and_o that_o we_o may_v infix_v it_o deep_o in_o 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or_o remembrance_n of_o work_n but_o free_o make_v they_o complete_o righteous_a see_v and_o enjoy_v by_o faith_n only_o apprehend_v this_o promise_n on_o this_o wise_a the_o promise_n of_o god_n do_v give_v free_o unto_o we_o that_o which_o the_o commandment_n do_v exact_a of_o we_o perforce_o and_o do_v fulfil_v that_o which_o the_o law_n do_v straight_o command_v by_o this_o mean_n therefore_o the_o soul_n through_o faith_n only_o without_o work_n believe_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v justify_v sanctify_a pacify_v deliver_v &_o replenish_v with_o all_o goodness_n and_o be_v true_o make_v the_o daughter_n of_o god_n for_o such_o as_o the_o word_n be_v as_o namely_o this_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n soul_n such_o as_o the_o word_n be_v such_o be_v the_o believe_a soul_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n do_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o such_o become_v the_o soul_n make_v by_o force_n of_o the_o word_n even_o as_o a_o fiery_a plate_n of_o iron_n do_v 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